The Student News Site of Immaculata-La Salle High School

Royal Courier
The Student News Site of Immaculata-La Salle High School

Royal Courier
The Student News Site of Immaculata-La Salle High School

Royal Courier
Luna Fernandez

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief

Rising senior Luna Fernández has been playing soccer for nine years now and is excited to play varsity her fourth year at ILS. She also loves to paint and go on walks with her dog, Bella. Her favorite TV show is Black Mirror.
All content by Luna Fernandez
Barcelona FC’s wonder boy-Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring an amazing goal.

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s Teen Star Changing the Game

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
May 22, 2025
These are all the ILS students who secured being signed to colleges for their sport. The Royal Courier wishes them the best of luck on their athletic journey.

Final Sports Flash Of The Year

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
May 22, 2025
Congratulations to Joel Salien on officially committing to Western Illinois to play college football.

Sports Flash: Behind the Scores

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
May 15, 2025
Sophomore David Coates stays focused on the water during a race with ILS Sailing, demonstrating the calm and control that have taken him to top-level competitions.

David Coates: Chasing Waves and Big Dreams

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
May 8, 2025
Boys' Volleyball team members huddle before a play at the ILS gym.

Sports Flash: District Champs, Regional Runs, and State-Bound Stars

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
May 8, 2025
The ILS volleyball player Daniel Auza (sophomore) deftly blocks a spike.

Sports Flash: Welcome Back from Easter Break

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
May 2, 2025
The ILS Tennis team recently played one of their last games of the season.

Sports Flash-Happy Easter

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
April 14, 2025
David Mateo Coates ‘27 earned first place on the ILCA 6. He qualified for the US Youth National Team along with Gabriela Mascarenhas ‘28.

Sports Flash: Sailing Report

Luna Fernandez and Nick Fernandez
April 10, 2025
The ILS Girls Volleyball team strikes the ball showing how it's done.

Sports Flash: April

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
April 2, 2025
An original still from the 1937 Disney animated feature includes the main character and a couple of her companions.

Snow White (2025): A Movie Overshadowed by Its Lead Actress

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2025
The ILS Track & Field team gather to have their team photo taken photo before the Belen meet.

Royal Rundown: Weekly Sports Recap & Upcoming Games

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
March 27, 2025
The ILS Girls Beach Volleyball team pose for a group photo before one of their game days.

Sports Flash for Mid March

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
March 22, 2025
Sophomores Carlota Beltrán and Camila Andreu at the Down Syndrome walk at ILS.

Walking Together for a More Inclusive World

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
March 18, 2025
The ILS Varsity Baseball team photo for features players from 2024.

Spring Sports: Locked in

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
March 13, 2025
Seniors Valentina Lanza and Gabriel Ferrer enjoy each other's company observing the sunrise over Biscayne Bay.

Love & Change: Senior Year Relationships

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
March 13, 2025
Two little girls at the Maya Center engage in arts and crafts activities.

Why You Should Volunteer at SALTT Camp

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
March 5, 2025
The ILS sailing Team posts its regatta report.

Sports Flash March

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
March 5, 2025
ILS swim team joins for a team picture just outside the school cafeteria.

Winter Sports Out

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
February 20, 2025
A festive Galentine's Day spread can feature cookies, donuts, and other amazing sweet treats.

Galentine’s Day: The Ultimate Celebration of Friendship

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
February 12, 2025
ILS Girls' Soccer team after beating Somerset Silver Palms 6-0

Sports Flash: Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Head to Regionals

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
February 11, 2025
ILS Girls Soccer team gather for a group photo after winning semi finals against Somerset Palms.

Girls’ Soccer Wins Districts

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
February 2, 2025
This hand-drawn rendering of Andrew Salas highlights his playing days for a Venezuelan team.

Andrew Salas Seals MLB Deal at Only 16

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
January 22, 2025
The ILS Girls' Varsity had an amazing 8-0 win against Hillel on Senior Night.

Mid-January Sports Flash

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
January 22, 2025
ILS girls soccer player Luna Fernandez takes a free kick against Lourdes.

First Sports Flash for 2025

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
January 15, 2025
Circoloco music festival during Art Basel featured amazing DJ’s like ANOTR and RAMPA.

Miami Nightlife: It’s Everywhere

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2024
Girls' soccer Royal Lions worked hard and won 4-0 against SHHS.

[Photo] Girls’ Soccer Beats Archbishop McCarthy for First Time in its History

Nick Fernandez, Luna Fernandez
December 11, 2024
Varsity Girls' Soccer player and senior, Valentina Mangles, attacks a player from Florida Christian. ILS won the game 10-2.

Sports Flash Beginning of December

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
December 3, 2024
Sports Flash Before Thanksgiving

Sports Flash Before Thanksgiving

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
November 21, 2024
A defensive player passed the ball to Camila Andreu for another goal.

Mid-November Weekly Sports Flash

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
November 13, 2024
This photo illustration collage captures images of a variety of kangaroos.

Kangaroos in Florida?

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
November 7, 2024
The Boys and Girls Cross Country teams competed at the District Championships this past Wednesday at Larry & Penny Thompson Park.

Weekly Sports Flash Early November

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
November 6, 2024
Sophomore Ryan Rosenberger shows his Homecoming spirit for “Dress as Your Favorite Childhood character/toy day” by dressing up as a character from Pokémon, one of many costume ideas you can use to plan your Halloween celebration.

The Battle of the Halloween Costumes: Overdone vs. Unique

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
October 29, 2024
Swimming season is in full swing this fall offering a chance to competitors to cool off as they train.

Sports Flash Halloween Edition

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
October 29, 2024
Former One Direction band member, and then solo artist, died unexpectedly this past month after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina. His autopsy report revealed he died of multiple injuries and a search of his room revealed the presence of drugs.

Remembering Liam Payne

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2024
ILS boys and girls Swim team pose for a group photo after competing at a meet.

Sports Flash for Late October

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
October 22, 2024
Varsity Football continues its incredible 2024 season putting up impressive stats.

Sports Flash Friday

Mr. Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
October 18, 2024
Cheerleaders, fans and more watch the ILS Football Homecoming game where the Lions emerged victorious.

Weekly Sports Flash Early October

Luna Fernandez and Nick Fernandez
October 7, 2024
ILS Football locked in after coming back in from halftime at a recent game.

Sports Flash – Beginning of October

Luna Fernandez and Nick Fernandez
October 1, 2024
The regatta varsity stats for this past weekend are lengthy and detailed.

Regatta Report

Luna Fernandez and Nick Fernandez
October 1, 2024
Football players warming up for an important game as they listen to a team pep talk.

Sports Flash – End of September

Luna Fernandez and Nick Fernandez
September 26, 2024
The Boys Cross Country team prepare to run for their meet.

Sports Flash for Mid-September

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
September 18, 2024
The ILS Royal Lions continued their winning streak with a dominant performance against Belen whom they defeated decisively, 34-0.

Sports Flash! – Vote for Miami Herald Football Player of the Week!

Mr. Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
September 9, 2024
The ILS Girls Cross Country team gather to prepare and stretch for a meet.

Sports in Flash for Early September

Mr. Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
September 6, 2024
Judo students learn with their instructor, Ms. Driulus Gonzalez, in order to apply proper techniques.

Martial Arts at ILS

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2024
The ILS football team gather for a team picture to showcase all the players for the 2024-2025 season.

Sports Flash is Back for Fall 2024

Nick Fernandez and Luna Fernandez
August 29, 2024
Posters, such as this one adorning the 400 building, promote the strenna or Salesian motto for ILS in 2024-2025, Dare to Dream.

Dare to Dream Inspires ILS

Margaret Balzarini, Luna Fernandez, Katerina Garcia, Valentina Lanza, Chloe Kamhi, Alexandra Perez, Thomas Sluijters, Miguel Suarez-Cabal, Jala Tabraue, Brecelis Valdes, and Adriana Velasco
August 29, 2024
Coaches, students, and family members celebrate at the annual sports award ceremony, enjoying and applauding their success.

Junior Nahia Riveros holds the runner up trophy for the district championships in Track and Field.

Though many at ILS traveled, the majority of students and teachers stayed right here in the 305 where there are also plenty of beautiful opportunities to appreciate such as the Royal Lion very own backyard.

Commonly seen on any smartphone containing dozens of apps is the symbol for TikTok.

This illustration conveys the very real idea behind the body-mind connection.

Worried? Anxious? Just remember, you are not alone and there are ways to manage it.

The ILS Girls' Soccer team just finished their season.

The unforgettable expression of actor Macaulay Culkin in the film which turned him into a worldwide sensation is celebrated every Christmas.

Home Alone is Always a Christmas Hit

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
December 20, 2023
Solar panels are the ideal way to capture the sun's rays and turn them in renewable energy.

Renewable Energy is Available in Miami

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
December 12, 2023
Sister Myriam Meus, FMA laughs while working alongside the children of Little Haiti.

Sister Myriam’s Call from God

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2023
ILS students roam the bay near campus to spot and pick up debris.

Environmental Club: Kayaking, Cleaning and More

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
November 16, 2023
Sophomores work together on a posterboard which will illustrate ways they can include God in their lives.

Sophmore Day Encounter: Way for Students to Connect

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2023
The ILS boys swim celebrate a win at their recent competition.

Swim Team on the Road to Win States

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
November 1, 2023
Bad Bunny’s new tour dates also feature his set list for upcoming concerts, one of which will take place in Miami for May 2024.

Listen to Bad Bunny’s New Album

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
October 27, 2023
These are the two most popular digital music services, but which one takes the trophy?

Is Spotify better than Apple Music?

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2023
Pumpkin patches are everywhere this time of year.

The Best Fall Activities in Miami

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
October 11, 2023
One of the many fall displays seen all over the ILS campus this time of year.

Fun Times at Feria Latina

Aubree Arango, Brecelis Valdes, Briana Del Oro, Daniela Beltran, Ella Baker, Ernesto Losada, Eva de la Torre, Isabella Alzati, Jasmine Rassi, Lucia Salazar, Luna Fernandez, Martina Tonkin, Maria Ignacia Cadenas, Valentina Lanza, and Victoria Harding
October 6, 2023
Freshman taking photo of sophmore for photography class.

The Girls' Volleyball District champs for the 22-23 season gather for a team photo in the gym.

Girls Volleyball on its Way Toward Success

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2023
This illustration highlights the many things which can be accomplished through multi-tasking.

Multi-Tasking: Good or Bad?

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2023
Should teen athletes have the right to profit off their name, image, and likeness?

Name Image Likeness

Luna Fernandez, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2023
Though Thalia Sajous is into making friends and learning in her classes, she still misses her homeland, Haiti.

Freshmen Stories Abound

Isabella Alzati, Aubree Arango, Ella Baker, Daniela Beltran, Maria Ignacia Cadenas, Eva de la Torre, Briana Del Oro, Luna Fernandez, Victoria Harding, Valentina Lanza, Ernesto Losada, Jasmine Rassi, Lucia Salazar, Miguel Suarez-Cabal, Martina Tonkin, and Brecelis Valdes
September 20, 2023
Student-athletes like this one have an opportunity to profit via NIL legislation.

[Photo] Three New Lions Join the Pack

Aubree Arango, Writer
September 14, 2023
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