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The Student News Site of Immaculata-La Salle High School

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

Royal Courier
Valentina Lanza

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor

As a senior, Valentina is a well-rounded student committed to her ballet training and academics. She is currently in her second year of the Royal Courier. She’s an active member of ILS clubs and currently teaches ballet at her aunts dance studio. In the community Valentina leads Girl Scouts at her local church with character development and badge earning.
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Sophomore Isa Abreu is one of the student leaders who takes different groups through the interactive Crucible experience.

The Crucible: An Immersive Experience

Katerina Garcia, Valentina Lanza, Brecelis Valdes, Miguel Suarez-Cabal, Alexandra Perez, and Thomas Sluijters
November 14, 2024
Junior escorts English class through crucible exposition displaying witchcraft through different modern media’s.

Junior shares tales of witch craft and the chaos it ensued.

AP Lang students present an interactive game to observers to uncover the witches amongst the crowd.

Observers admiring artifacts from the Crucible and times of the Salem witch trials.

Junior AP Lang student presenting a mock trial, accusing women of witchcraft.

The current champion of ILS cats sits near the cafeteria door waiting to be served food.

Are Cats Taking Over?

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
November 7, 2024
ILS celebrates different cultures with food, music, and flags in the cafeteria.

[Photo] Celebrating Latin Culture Event at Fèria Latina

Jala Tabraue, Writer
October 25, 2024
Father Frank chats with guests before the viewing at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center.

Award-Winning ILS Alum Advocates on Behalf of Mayan Center

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
October 23, 2024
Guests celebrated a birthday for Fr. Frank after the film, where they enjoyed cake.

At the Reception area, audience members gathered before the film, talking, and enjoying appetizers.

SALTT executive board members receiving donations for the Padrino Program.

A standing ovation followed the film, receiving cheers and claps from the audience.

Kravis Center Persson Hall stage presents Victoria Alonso Noujaim’s documentary.

Mr. Wesley Tobitt is new to ILS, currently teaching Personal Finance.

Mr. Tobitt Brings His Passion for Educating to ILS

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
October 3, 2024
First year journalism students Thomas Sluitjers, Jala Tabraue, Maggie Balzarini, Adriana Velasco, and Chloe Kamhi learn about their campus.

ILS’s Versatile Student Body Moves

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
October 3, 2024
A bright sea of red ILS students and faculty celebrate their initiation at just one of the many on, and in this case off, campus activities available to students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Campus In Movement on Film

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
September 19, 2024
Dr. Maria Martinez teaches seniors during her E block AP Literature class.

Dr. Maria Martinez Uncovers ILS’s Significant Trait

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
September 5, 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
Sophomore Ernie Losada and junior Miguel Suarez-Cabal study for their exams weeks ahead of them to prevent cramming.

The Worldwide Feast of Gratitude Bridge represents Immaculata-La Salle’s connection with the nation of Mozambique.

A variety of "Florida Man" specific headlines bombard social media sites regularly.

A variety of commonly used Spanglish phrases are quite the norm in Miami.

A group of students interact socially during the school day.

Math teacher Ms. Adriana Arrieta’s class follows a lesson.

Elf plays on the flatscreen TV at many homes during the month of December.

The Ideal Christmas Movie for a Winter Night

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
December 20, 2023
A typical site in South Florida after a tropical storm or hurricane is flooding.

Flooding’s Effects on Health and How to Avoid It

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
December 12, 2023
The LTV class learns new skills as they work to produce the daily news show.

LTV Earns Positive Feedback and Respect

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
November 16, 2023
Bad Bunny hosts Saturday Night Live October 21.

SNL Invites Bad Bunny to Host after Lengthy Hiatus

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
November 9, 2023
One of the children from Treats No Tricks enjoys her time with ILS juniors. Positive experiences such as Treats No Tricks can have lasting and beneficial after-affects well into adulthood.

Treats No Tricks Provides New Insights for Junior Class

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
November 2, 2023
The current everyday swim attire worn by members of the swim team.

Lion Print Speedos Could be the Solution

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
November 1, 2023
Mr. Tim Gamwell prepares for the SALTT Halloween Party.

SALTT is Changing the Community One Life at a Time

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
October 27, 2023
Students of all grades come together to participate in Color Wars.

Color Wars: The Peace in the Midst of War

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
October 19, 2023
Senior Camila Souza focusing on her studies for a philosophy course, a new offering at ILS.

Seniors: Struggling or Thriving?

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
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
Studio K is where all LTV programming is broadcast daily.

Are You Ignorantly Judging LTV?

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
October 5, 2023
Féria Latina posters are pasted against hallway walls for students to learn more about Latin heritage.

Féria Latina posters are pasted against hallway walls for students to learn more about Latin heritage.

Emmanuel Roca, wearing number 928, takes the lead. The senior recently broke the 5K record at ILS.

Senior Cross Country Runner Emmanuel Roca Breaks Record

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
September 28, 2023
The logo of the DECA Club as seen in this example from one located in the state of Missouri features square symbols and the colors blue and white.

New DECA Club will Expand Understanding of Business World

Valentina Lanza, Opinion and Podcast Editor
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
A junior, Valentina Lanza, who goes by Tina, demonstrates proper form at her former ballet school in Philadelphia.

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