LASA Raptor's News
LASA Junior, Sanwi Sarode, publishes book!
Junior, Sanwi Sarode, made the most of her time at home during the pandemic by writing a novel. Her book, Luminance, was just published!
Ruby Sulter, LASA Senior, Launches Summer Solstice Line
"In B.D.F.O., Ruby Sutler has created a movement." Congratulations to Ruby Sulter, who launched her Summer Solstice line with a community event and fashion show. Check out the article in Austin Woman magazine.
LASA Senior, Henrik Chan, wins Bronze at IPF Subjunior World Championships in Turkey for Bench Press
LASA senior, Henrik Chan, competed at the IPF Subjunior World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey on 9/4. The IPF is the biggest powerlifting federation. In June, Henrik was selected as part of the USA team for the World competition. The competition goes through the squat, bench, and deadlift, with competitors trying to do the most weight possible in each of those categories. At the World Championships competition, Henrik received a bronze medal in the bench press and also a bronze for the team rankings. WTG, Henrik!
LASA Senior, Nathan Elias, Created An AI-Powered App To Help Farmers Across The World
LASA Senior, Nathan Elias, Created An AI-Powered App To Help Farmers Across The World
Golf Update
For students taking golf for their PE credit, we will meet after school 4:00-5:00 in the room attached to the large gym on Mondays and Wednesdays. For students interested in being a part of the golf team, we will meet on Thursdays after school. Our first meeting will be on Thursday September 1st 4:00-5:00, and our location is to be determined. Students interested in the golf team should email me at david.lester@austinisd.org
Cross Country is ready to go!
The Running Raptors are kicking of their season Saturday August 27th Below are the upcoming meets. Please come out and support the LASA Raptor Cross Country team! Meet Schedule: Saturday, August 27: Dominic Savio Early Bird Invitational Location: Garey Park 6450 RM 2243 Georgetown TX, 78628 Friday, September 2: AISD XC Invitational Location: Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park 6620 Blue Bluff Rd. Austin, TX 78724 Saturday, September 10: Cedar Park Invitational Location: Cedar Park High School 2150 Cypress Creek Rd., Cedar Park, TX 78613 Saturday, September 24: Hoka/McNeil Invitational Location: Old Settlers Park
Ballooning Scholarship
Francie Sarrat, class of 2025, applied for and was awarded a scholarship to attend the 2022 Rio Grande Hot Air Balloon Camp in Albuquerque, NM this summer. In addition to writing an essay, she also secured a recommendation from her favorite Geometry teacher, Mr. Word.
US Summer Junior Swimming Nationals
Congratulations to sophomore Zac Hays. He competed in August at the Summer Junior Nationals Swim Championships held in Irvine, CA. Zac swam the anchor on a 4x100 Medley Relay. Way to go Zac!
LASA Junior, Max Vale, attends 2022 National Security Language Institute-Youth
Max Vale, class of 2024, attended The 2022 National Security Language Institute-Youth (NSLI-Y ) Virtual Summer Institute of Chinese Language and Culture. This prestigious national summer program is funded by the US Department of State and American Councils for International Education. The six-week summer intensive offered class time as well as “home visits” with Chinese families, chats, and film viewing. Max is in Dr. Zhong's Chinese 5 class this year.
Ultimate Frisbee Success!
Members of the LASA Vertikills ultimate frisbee team traveled to Blaine, Minnesota August 5-8 to participate in the 2022 Youth Club Championships.
LASA Debate at the University of Michigan Tournament
LASA Debate beat out the competition after spending seven weeks in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan. LASA CH (Seniors Sam Church & Alex Huang) won the tournament, going 11-0 at the end of the tournament. In finals, they debated LASA BL (Juniors Eleanor Barrett & Lucy Loehr), the first time a single school has filled up the entire finals debate. Clearly this year is going to be a good one for the raptors!