Newsletter - Charleston Catholic High School

June 14, 20131INSIDE CHARLESTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLTeaching character, compassion, and confidence to the youth of West Virginia for over 90 yearsDear Parents:Although it may only be apparent to those of us who are knee-deep (or up to our ears!) in the dayto-daygoings-on, there’s a rhythm to the school year. It starts with registration days and students’ first dayanticipation and then moves quickly to adjustment to teachers’ classroom expectations, lunch time choices,homework, homecoming, sports, special activities, holidays, state tournament appearances, prom,baccalaureate, graduation, exams, and the wide-ranging emotions of the last day of school.Our days are good, productive, busy days. Regardless of happenings beyond our walls, inside thebuilding remains fairly predictable – organized, calm, industrious, creative, and encouraging. The focus ison helping young people find and achieve their personal best, connect with others, get through the roughpatches, see the broader world, and develop spiritual and intellectual habits and abilities that will shape andenrich them throughout their lives.Simply stated, it has been a good year. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I say “thank YOU” forsharing your children with us and for your trust and support throughout the school year. And I thank youpersonally for your many kindnesses as I grieved for my mother. May your summer be filled with specialblessings and with opportunities to enjoy family and friends. And enjoy each day – the new school yearwill be here before you know it!Debra K. Sullivan, PrincipalCONDOLENCES – We express our sympathy to a number of our students and their families who havelost loved ones recently. May the souls of the departed rest in peace: Mercy Rhodes grandfather; JustinSnyder’s maternal grandfather, Dominic and Anthony Cippolone’s paternal grandfather, Mrs. SimoneThomas’ father-in-law, and teacher Shirley Lycan’s father (Mrs. Lycan’s address is 157 Oakwood Estates,Scott Depot, WV 25560). Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers.WELCOME – We welcome Mia Park born May 8 to sixth grade teacher Kari Park and husband Joe. Wealso welcome the newest addition to the Vollmer family. Junior English teacher Shannon, husband Jeff,and siblings Will and Lila welcome baby Jack, born on June 13 th . Mrs. Park and Mrs. Vollmer plan toreturn from maternity leave to start the 2013-14 school year with us. Babies are always a joy!FOND FAREWELLS -- Each year brings its share of personnel changes and next year will be nodifferent. We say goodbye to art teacher Mrs. Becky Recco who will be pursuing new adventures. We alsobid fond farewell to Ms. Andrea Wallpe who spent the last dozen years leading our 6 th grade team ofteachers. Ms. Wallpe wrote, “Thank you! My teaching years at Charleston Catholic have been enriching.Students, staff, and parents have contributed to my volumes of experience. As I look toward retirement, Isee time to focus in a different way. Still, my future is better for the memories I carry with me fromCCHS. May God bless each of you.” Each of these individuals has touched the hearts and minds of somany of our staff and students during their time with us. We will miss them but wish them well with theirnew adventures and challenges.PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS – Dara Krack, our librarian, has beendiagnosed with cancer and will spend her summer undergoing treatments. If you would like to send her acard, please mail it to her address: 7490 Nicut Road, Orma, WV 25268. May we each do what we can tosupport Mrs. Krack, a remarkably creative asset in our CCHS community, during this difficult period inher life.

2Congratulations to Our Class of 201365 members of the class63 will attend college in the fall – 2 graduates will be proud members of the U.S. Navy91% were offered merit-based scholarships for academics, athletics, leadership, and service withthe amount totaling over $6.1 million8% were named National Merit Finalists, a national recognition bestowed upon the top 2% ofcollege-bound students72% qualified for the PROMISE scholarship93% attended CCHS middle school91% took Advanced Placement exams, including 127 exams during their senior year alone100% were involved in CCHS extracurricular activities100% were involved in community service, contributing over 3200 hours of service during theirsenior year, including 2300 hours to serve special needs populationsThe class of 2013 will be attending the colleges and universities that are highlighted in bold. Allother colleges listed are schools where the students have been accepted.Alderson-Broadus College--WVAuburn University--ALBaylor University—TXBelmont Abbey College—NCBethany College---WVCalifornia University--PACase Western University--OHChapman University--CAClemson University--SCCollege of Charleston--SCCollege of William and Mary--VAColumbia University EngineeringCollege--NYDavis and Elkins College—WVDenison University--OHDuquesne University--PAElon University--NCEmory University –GAFordham University--NYFurman University--GAGeorgia Tech--GAGeorge WashingtonUniversity--DCGoucher College—MDGuilford College--NCHigh Point University--NCLouisiana State University--LALafayette University--PALehigh University--PALoyola University—MDMarymount University--VAMars Hill College--NCMarshall University—WVMethodist University---NCMassachusetts Institute ofTechnology--MAMiami University---OHMiddle Tennessee StateUniversity—TNMontana State University --MTNorth Carolina State University--NCNortheastern University--MANorthern Kentucky University--KYNorthwestern University---ILOhio State University--OHOhio University---OHPrinceton University---NJQueens University—NCRensselaer Polytechnic Institute---NYRoanoke College---VASouthern MethodistUniversity---TXSt. Louis University--MOSlippery Rock University---PASyracuse University--NYTexas Christian University--TXTexas Tech---TXThomas More College---KYUnited States Military Academy atWest Point--NYUnited States Naval Academy--MDUniversity of Alabama--ALUniversity of California at LosAngeles--CAUniversity of Charleston--WVUniversity of Cincinnati--OHUniversity of Dayton--OHUniversity of Georgia---GAUniversity of Kentucky--KYUniversity of Louisville---KYUniversity of Miami-FLUniversity of Mississippi--MSUniversity of SouthernCalifornia—CAUniversity of South Carolina---SCUniversity of Tennessee---TNUniversity of Virginia--VAVillanova University---PAVirginia Tech---VAWake Forest University---NCWashington and JeffersonCollege—PAWashington and LeeUniversity--VAWest Liberty University--WVWest Virginia State University--WVWest Virginia University---WVWest Virginia WesleyanCollege---WVWheeling Jesuit University---WVXavier University---OH

3SOCIAL MEDIA – Do you follow your children’s Twitter accounts? Are you aware of photos, videos, andtweets (original and retweeted) that are on their sites? Do you know about “Vine” videos? These posts are“public,” as Mr. Hoffmann has repeatedly told students, and they never go away even if they are deleted.Snapchat is another app and, while photos allegedly “disappear” very quickly, folks have been known to takephotos of the photos, thus memorializing the moment and enabling shots to be passed on and on. Socialmedia, while a wonderful vehicle for folks to keep in touch, offers opportunities for misuse, harm, anddanger. Why not take a few minutes every couple of days and see what is going on in your child’s virtualworld?2013-14 REGISTRATION DAYS -- The following times have been set aside for students to pick up theirschedules, pay class fees, update emergency cards, order textbooks through eCampus, and pick up/buy gymuniforms. Student schedules are completed during the summer months and will not be available until Augustregistration days. Schedules for each particular grade level will only be available during the timeslisted below, so it is critical that parents and students adhere to the schedule listed. If families withmore than one child would like to pick up schedules and so on for all their children at one time, they mustcome on Wednesday, August 14, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. At all other times, schedules and other items for eachgrade level listed will be the only ones handled at particular time slots. There will be no exceptions.Tuesday, August 13Wednesday, August 149 - 10:30 a.m.: Seniors only10:30 – noon: Juniors onlyCLOSED NOON - 1 P.M.1 - 2:30 p.m.: Sophomores only2:30 - 4 p.m.: Freshmen only9 - 10:30 a.m.: 8th graders only10:30 – noon: 7th graders onlyCLOSED NOON - 1 P.M.1 - 2:30 p.m.: 6th graders only2:30 - 4 p.m.: Families with more than one student wishing toregister all their children at one time; also, anyone unableto come at scheduled timesSCHEDULING AND PLACEMENT IN COURSES -- Every now and then we receive requests fromparents to make special placement considerations for their middle school children because of specificinterests or talents. While understandable, such requests will not be accommodated. The CharlestonCatholic program is a well thought out, carefully sequenced program that appropriately challenges studentsand allows them to develop in all academic areas. The program works and our product – our students aftergraduation – proves it. Our graduates have attended colleges and universities all over the world. Just look atthe class of 2013 to see where this year’s graduates were offered admission. Add to that list recent graduates’attendance at Cal Tech, Cornell, Yale, Middlebury, Georgetown, Duke, Reed, Tulane, Wesleyan, JohnsHopkins, University of Pennsylvania, and so on. Our graduates have gone on to become astrophysicists,actuaries, engineers of all sorts, doctors, dentists, lawyers, hospital and company CEOs, Wall Street financialbrokers, professors, Fulbright Scholars, authors, geologists, and more. We want our graduates to be wellrounded individuals who are connected with their classmates and the community. Full participation in ourprogram allows for this kind of success. No school can possibly do everything for every child. Parents areour partners and are encouraged to supplement classroom experiences with resources available beyond theschoolhouse door. After all, there is a whole world out there to explore!FINAL REPORT CARDS – and middle school Terra Nova results are enclosed in this mailing. Applaudyour children’s accomplishments. In August, help them set short- and long-term goals for the new year.Keep in mind that second semester grades determine a student’s extracurricular eligibility for fall and winteractivities, i.e., a 2.0 is required. If a student is not currently eligible and would like to be so for Augustactivities, please contact Mrs. Simone Thomas.

4CONTINUE TO CHECK THE CCHS WEBSITE DURING SUMMER MONTHS– Many thanks toour technology guru, David Hoffmann, for continuing to energize the school’s website and for keeping themultiplicity of technology-related items humming throughout the year. In today’s world, it isn’t easy to keepa step ahead but Mr. Hoffmann proves that it can be done!SUMMER OFFICE HOURS -- The school office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Thursday,June 27. The office will reopen Thursday, August 1, at 9 a.m.HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER OPPORTUNITY -- Will you be entering grades 9-12 next year and are youinterested in learning how to sew on a sewing machine? Then clear your calendar August 5 – August 8 from10 a.m. until noon for a high school sewing camp. No sewing experience or sewing machine necessary! Overthe course of these four days, you will learn how to use a sewing machine and you will make a pair of pajamapants and/or a skirt. The cost for the camp is $50. Upon registration you will receive an email with a supplylist and more details. There is a minimum of 5 students needed for the camp to be held. Email CCHSteacher Sarah Griffith at sarahmariegriffith@gmail.com by July 29 to reserve your spot.-PROJECT HOPE - During the week of June 16-22, 29 CCHS juniors and seniors will spend the week inClay County with HOPE (Housing Outreach Project Express) working on 9 houses, improving livingconditions for low-income families. They will be joined by 9 college age alumni and 12 adults (parents,faculty, staff, alumni) who took vacation days to lead work crews. The crews are building two major roomadditions for bedrooms and bathrooms for families with small children. They are also completing majorrenovations in other houses including building two handicapped access ramps, installing house windows intrailers, and upgrading electrical and plumbing needs. We thank all who donated funds to help the groupreach the $35,000 goal necessary to support this remarkable project. $2500 was raised through HOPE t-shirtsales at school. All monies go directly into the project, buying construction supplies and other necessary itemsto help make the homes warmer, safer, and drier. Many thanks to Clay County Schools personnel andmembers of the Catholic Church of the Risen Lord at Maysel for going out of their way to make housing anddining arrangements for our HOPE crew. Deepest appreciation goes to Jim Weimer, HOPE constructionsupervisor, and CCHS theology teacher Bill Mehle, who spend the year making contacts, working withstudents and community members to organize, raise money, train, and then “do” HOPE. This project trulymakes a difference in the lives of all involved.GRAMMAR FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS – In middle school English classes, we strive tobuild on the strong grammar foundation many of our students received through the Shurley English programand apply that knowledge to student writing and literary analysis. Since some of our incoming students arenot as familiar with this approach to grammar and composition, Mrs. Hayes has compiled a grammar packet– a basic review of terms and concepts she will teach in the first weeks of school – that is available on ourwebsite. A review of this information by all students, but particularly by students who did not study ShurleyEnglish in grade school, will help ensure an easier entry into middle school English classes in the upcomingschool year.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RISING 8 TH GRADERS -- West Virginia Studies eighth graderswill be completing an online course over the summer. Current students have already signed up for thecourse. New eighth grade parents may contact Mr. Villers at Mrvillers@gmail.com to sign up their child.VIRTUS– Be sure you’re on board to help next year! All parents or other adults who volunteer, coach,drive students, chaperone, etc., are required by the Diocese to complete the diocesan sexual abuse awarenesstraining before being allowed to work with our students. Training is available online or at sessions periodicallyscheduled. At the VIRTUS website, go to Options, scroll down and choose online. Allow 1- 1½ hours tocomplete the program. Print out the certificate of completion and submit it to Ms. FitzGerald. It is stillnecessary to complete the background check and sexual abuse awareness statement which can be done byclicking on the link at the school website at www.charlestoncatholic-crw.org

5MRS. THOMAS’ TIPS --1) SAT and ACT testing and registration information and registration is available online at --www.collegeboard.org and www.act.org (CCHS code: 490-205).2) Senior final transcripts will be mailed by June 21 to the colleges indicated by the students.3) Class of 2014 (rising seniors) will need to complete their fine arts requirement by the end of thethird quarter (March 21) and community service hours by May 9 in order to be considered for examexemptions.4) New students (except those attending area Catholic elementary schools) must submit final reportcards and achievement test results to the office by August 1.5) Drivers’ Proof of Enrollment forms will not be processed again until classes begin in August.6) College applications are due to Mrs. Thomas by November 1.7) In the fall, Mrs. Thomas will schedule meetings for parents of rising 9 th , 11 th , and12 th graders. She will also meet with all of the high school students in groups and with the sophomores andjuniors individually.8) Students completing summer packets for middle school courses must take their end-of-summerfinals with Mrs. Thomas on Monday, August 12, at 9:00.9) College shot clinics are being offered by the Kanawha-Charleston HealthDepartment. Registration forms, insurance information, cost, etc. are available at www.kchdwv.org.10) All 7th and 12th graders are required to have updated TDap and Meningitis vaccines. Anupdated immunization record must be submitted before students will be allowed to enroll this fall.7 th graders: 1 booster dose of Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and 1 dose of MCV4(meningitis)12 th graders: 1 dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and 1 booster dose of MCV4 if firstdose of MCV4 was given before the child’s 16 th birthday; a booster dose is not required if the first dose wasgiven after the child’s 16 th birthday.Tdap and Meningitis vaccines are offered by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department.(www.kchdwv.org)Support CCHS with Kroger Cares!Be sure to use your card during the summer months, too!What an easy way to raise funds for CCHS without costing you apenny!ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY – Add your business to TheWall in the competition gym at the CCHS Athletic Facility. Wealready have several advertising banners on display. If you’reinterested in adding your business or well wishes to the wall, 3 footby 6 foot customizable banners are available. What a great way to reach out to the Charleston Catholiccommunity! To learn more and order a banner for your business, contact Kathy Crain at (304)541-4182.RISING SENIORS -- PhotoGrafix is the official CCHS yearbook photographer and will be sending a letterto each senior before the end of June. Seniors should arrange to have photos taken at the studio this summer(5018 MacCorkle Avenue, near the Dunbar Toll Bridge). For students ONLY WANTING THE“OFFICIAL PICTURE” (i.e., suit jacket, formal drape), Mike Hall will set aside dates for CCHS seniors.Students wanting clothing changes and/or indoor/outdoor shots can call and make appointments (768-2000) any time during the summer. For pricing info, go to the website www.wvphoto.com.CONCUSSIONS – During the 2012-13 school year, we implemented ImPACT, a program which providesbaseline data which can be used to help doctors treat sports injuries, especially those involving concussions.Incoming students will participate in ImPACT data collection early in the school year. Last year we learnedhow valuable this information can be when students are injured!

6NOTES FROM MS. LINEHAN, CAMPUS MINISTRY COORDINATOR –1) We will have a few updates to our community service guidelines this coming year. Catholic teaching andtradition emphasizes the importance of meeting the needs of the most vulnerable in our society. With this inmind, a minimum of half of the required service hours need to be to the vulnerable such as the sick, poor,elderly or people with disabilities. Beginning next year we will accept no more than two hours of communityservice done for a member of the student’s extended family. In addition, we recognize that walks areworthwhile to support organizations that may meet needs. However, because walks do not involve directservice, students may claim no more than 3 hours of service hours for a walk or walks each year.2) Students who attended CCHS during the 2012-13 school year may begin to fulfill next year’s communityservice and fine arts/humanities requirements during the summer months. These activities must besubmitted during the first quarter in order to receive credit. 6 th graders and other students new to CCHS in2013-14 may not begin to work on these requirements until after the requirements are discussed in theologyand English classes in August.SUMMER READING -- Each CCHS student is required to read selections for upcoming English classes aspart of the school’s summer reading program. Information about each book is on the CCHS website.Encourage your students to read these descriptions before starting to read so that they will get a preview ofwhat is ahead. Encourage them to write summaries for each chapter so they will remember what they read!Tests will be given at the beginning of school in August – students should be prepared the first full day ofschool. Additional reading and writing activities involving the book(s) will occur during the first two weeksof school. Check the public library for copies and Amazon.com to find less than list prices. No writtenresponses are required during the summer but will be assigned after school begins. Reminder to students:Finish reading before school begins. Start the year with solid grades!SUMMER READING LIST:Grade 12: required - Siddhartha by Herman Hesse. Students must also read one novel from this list:Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti, TheCanterbury Papers by Judith Koll Healey.Grade 11: (both books are required for all) Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and The Glass Castle byJeannette WallsGrade 10: (both books are required for all): Murder on the Orient Express: A Hercule Poirot Mystery by AgathaChristie and The House of the Scorpion by Nancy FarmerGrade 9: (both books are required for all) Chomp by Carl Hiaasen and The Alchemyst: The Secrets of theImmortal Nicholas Flamel by Michael Scott.Grade 8: (required) Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. Students must also read one novel from thefollowing list: Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko, Ezperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan, I Amthe Cheese by Robert Cormier, or Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger.Grade 7: (both books are required for all) The Ruins of Gorlan (Ranger’s Apprentice Book One) by JohnFlanagan and Red Glass by Laura Resau.Grade 6: (both books are required for all) Airborn by Kenneth Oppel and Wonder by R.J. Palacio.ARE YOUR CHILDREN READING “THE REAL THING?” -- Please encourage your students toread the original text of novels. They are doing themselves a disservice by using novel summaries such as“Spark Notes.” By actually READING a novel, students will improve their spelling, grammar, vocabulary,comprehension, fluency, literary analysis, appreciation of the author’s craft, and so on. They might find thatthey actually like reading!PHOTOS FROM THE YEAR – Our incredible volunteer photographer Russ Miller has posted literallythousands of photos on our website from the 2012-13 school year. Be sure to check them out.

7NOTES FROM THE PARENT VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION (PVA)1) PVA Polos and Fleece - Order forms for CCHS logo jackets, white uniform polo shirts, andgreen athletic/academic competition polo shirts are available on the CCHS website. For questions, pleasecontact Tracy Zachwieja (304-541-4206) for jackets, Paula Jameson (304-539-2088) for green polos, andMarsha Hoyer (304-552-8065) for white polos. Please note that high school students who are members ofathletic teams and academic competition teams are permitted to wear a CCHS kelly green polo shirt to schoolon designated dates – normally home games and other days designated by the principal. We have a newgreen dri-fit fabric for purchase this year. Students will still be allowed to wear the older hunter greenversion.2) INNISBROOK ORDERS – may be placed throughout the year and will be shipped directly toyou -- and CCHS will get credit for your order. Go to www.innisbrook.com and click on “Buy InnisbrookProducts” and enter CCHS school number 121949. Contact Lisa Dundervill (304-543-4951) for moreinformation.3) CAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS – Many thanks to those of you who have volunteered to help inAugust and September. When you’re at school for registration in August, please sign up to help serve lunchduring the year. It’s always fun to see the students when they’re enjoying themselves! If you know now thatyou’re willing to volunteer, feel free to contact Sandy Kinney (304-552-1327). The August/Septemberschedule will be included in the August newsletter. The regular cafeteria volunteer schedule for October 2013through June 2014 will be completed for the school year after volunteers submit their CCHS CafeteriaVolunteer Form following 2013-2014 school registration.UNIFORM UPDATE -- The uniform is part of the CCHS package. The uniform guidelines are spelled outcompletely in our handbook which is found on the website. The updated handbook for the 2013 – 2014school year will be online at the beginning of August. A clarification regarding uniform pants for nextyear: Navy blue corduroy and twill uniform pants must not have any visible labeling and they must have atrouser leg – tight, skinny leg or legging-like pants are prohibited. Uniform pants do not have patch pocketsor rivets on the pockets. Pants must be worn at the waist and be of modest fit. Corduroys and twill pantsmust not be faded. Students wearing worn, faded pants will be considered out of uniform. Navy twill andcorduroy pants from Lands’ End School and Charleston Department Store in a variety of styles have beenapproved for both girls and boys. Please call Ms. FitzGerald if you have uniform questions.MIDDLE SCHOOL OPPORTUNITY -- Look for a new opportunity this fall! A new yet-to-be-namedclub for middle school students begins in late August. Students will learn to sing modern pop songs, haveopportunities to perform, have chances to learn some choreography, create and produce music videos,and lead the school community in music at Mass. There will also be opportunities for students who playinstruments, chances to support high school drama, and much more. Meetings/rehearsals will be onTuesdays, after school, and students may sign up in late August. If you have questions or you would like tosuggest the title of a song or songs, email Mr. Fix at jmfixteach@aol.com or Ms. Shaf atjennifer_shaf@yahoo.com.TEXTBOOKS FOR 2013-14- The buyback for eCampus went well. If you still have books to sell back, goto the Charleston Catholic website and click on the Links tab. You will be directed to the CharlestonCatholic virtual bookstore, click on the sell books tab and follow instructions.The book list, with ISBN numbers, for 2013-2014 will be posted on the virtual bookstore July 1,when the bookstore will be officially opened for the school year. Before buying any used textbook, makesure that you consult this list. All social studies books are new this year with the exception of the APWorld History and AP U.S. History classes. If you order books within the first week of the eCampusbookstore’s opening, shipping is free. The July 1 date allows parents an opportunity to buy books early,providing access to a greater supply of used books. Remember, there are some classes you will be unable topurchase books for until final schedules are distributed during registration days, August 13 and 14. Thismight mean you have to order books at two different times. In the middle school, all sixth grade books maybe purchased early since all students use the same materials. Seventh grade books, with the exception of

8math, may be purchased ahead of time. Books for returning eighth graders are known, as are all books fornew eighth graders with the exception of math. In the high school, different books may be required forcourses having different levels (e.g., honors, advanced honors, AP) which would be noted on the eCampusbooklist, though course placement will not be known until registration days. Elective courses for juniors andseniors will not be known until schedules are finalized during registration days. In most instances, however,the core courses (e.g., theology, health) are known and books may be purchased for those classes. Please beaware that book rentals as well as purchase of new and used textbooks are options through eCampus.GAZETTE EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS AWARD (GEISA) -- It’s been an exciting year for sports atboth the middle school and high school levels. Our teams’ successes reflect the hard work and dedication ofour students and coaches. Our students bring to the sports arena the same work ethic and standards ofexcellence that they display in the classroom. They are, indeed, student athletes in the finest sense.This year marks the fifth consecutive year that high school teams from Charleston Catholic won theGEISA, setting a new record for A schools, winning the Award for the 9 th time in 17 years.In addition to state titles in boys’ soccer, boys’ and girls’ tennis, golf, and baseball, our Irish made statetournament appearances in boys’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ swimming, boys’ track and girls’ track, and crosscountry. In fact, our Irish teams scored GEISA points in 11 of the 17 sports we play. Congratulations to allon earning this beautiful achievement!SUMMER/FALL SPORTS TIDBITS – Participation is not mandatory during summer events butstudents are encouraged to contact coaches or Athletic Director Bill Gillispie (304-550-5702) if they areinterested in participating this summer or in the fall.1) High school volleyball practice has started as per information shared with interested students before theschool year ended. Any other girls wishing to play may contact head coach Leisha Salyer by email atleishasalyer22@yahoo.com2) Middle school soccer season -- Practices will begin on Monday, August 12. All regular season andtournament games will be played in Kanawha County. The season will be completed on or by Nov. 2.Should you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director Bill Gillispie.3) High school cheerleader tryouts are scheduled for the first week in August, along with a camp to be heldat CCHS. Please contact coaches Mrs. Kari Park at kparkcchs@gmail.com or Mrs. Lindsey Dolan atlindseydolan@yahoo.com for more information.FALL SPORTS -- Students must have a completed doctor’s physical (administered after June 1, 2013) togive coaches on the first day of practice. This physical is good for the entire school year. Once teams havebeen selected, students participating on teams must turn in their athletic fees ($75 per sport) before uniformswill be issued. A student who has not turned in athletic uniforms from another sport will not be permitted toparticipate in the next sport. CCHS students in grades 7-12 are eligible for athletics if they meet SSACrequirements (including having 2.0 GPA at end of 2012-13 second semester) and CCHS expectations, i.e.,good behavior. Sixth graders are encouraged to continue involvement in community and recreational sportsleagues. If you have questions about fall sports – how to get involved, when practices start, and so on --please contact Bill Gillispie, CCHS athletic director, or coaches for individual sports, listed below.AD - Bill Gillispie - cchsathletics@yahoo.com (550-5702)HS Boys’ Soccer - Domenic Cipollone - domenic.cipollone@camc.orgHS Girls’ Soccer - Amy Mullen - cdmullen@suddenlink.netHS Cross Country - Scott Welch - scottwelch34@yahoo.comHS Golf - Bill Gillispie - cchsathletics@yahoo.comHS Volleyball - Leisha Salyer - leishasalyer33@yahoo.comHS Cheer - Kari Park - kparkcchs@gmail.comMS Boys’ Soccer - Matt Webb – mreins.webb@gmail.comMS Girls Soccer – Kaitlin Devin – kad2112@yahoo.comMS Volleyball - Doug Haag - dahaag@dow.comMS Cross Country – Scott Welch – scottwelch34@yahoo.com

9NEW CCHS STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SPORTS–New students (7 th grade or higher) for the2013-14 school year who are interested in playing fall sports should contact the individual coaches listedabove or Bill Gillispie, athletic director, for information (550-5702 or cchsathletics@yahoo.com).CUSTOM ATHLETIC MOUTH GUARDS -- Soccer season is just around the corner and withcompetition comes the potential for injury. Injuries to the teeth and other oral structures are not uncommon,and these injuries can be prevented or reduced by wearing a mouth guard. Mouth guards may be beneficial inreducing concussions as well. Custom fitted mouth guards offer superior protection to the standard "boil andbite" mouth guards. They are better fitting, easier to speak with, and provide a uniform thickness ensuringsuperior protection of oral structures. Custom fitted mouth guards will last many seasons and provideprotection for years to come.Brian Podbesek, D.D.S., a local dentist and 2003 CCHS alum, has offered his services to the CCHScommunity. He will fabricate custom-fitted athletic mouth guards at cost for CCHS student athletes. Asingle color mouth guard costs $55, and additional colors can be added for $5 per color. Pictures and moreinformation on the mouth guards can be viewed at www.playsafemouthguards.co.uk. Fabrication of themouth guard is a two-step process. At the first appointment, molds of the athlete's mouth are made and sentto a laboratory for fabrication. After fabrication of the mouth guard, a second appointment will be made todeliver and adjust the mouth guard, ensuring a custom fit.Dr. Podbesek's office is located just two blocks from CCHS, at 1213 Virginia Street East. Moreinformation on Dr. Podbesek and his practice can be viewed at www.falbomondaydds.com. Call (304) 343-1216 to setup an appointment. In order to assure completion of all mouth guards by soccer season, thedeadline for the first appointment is July 8th.SPRING SPORTS NOTES --Our spring sports season at Charleston Catholic had a number of highlights:- the middle school baseball team had another successful season as they continued to build a solid foundationfor our high school team.- the middle school track team fielded our largest team with 54 athletes and represented CCHS well at theCounty meet with several teams placing in the top 6 finishers.- the middle school boys’ and girls’ tennis teams both made the County tournament, finishing in the top five.- the middle school golf team won the County Championship for the sixth time in the last nine years and wasled by overall county champion Cameron Blakley.- the high school softball team experienced a 20-11 record. Two players received All State Honors – BriannaRoss, 2 nd team All State in-field, and Darian Vines who made All State Honorable Mention. The Lady Irishproved to be leaders in all Kanawha County statistics from week to week, with all 9 starting players beingranked in some type of category all year. Job well done, Lady Irish!- the high school tennis teams continued their dominance by winning the eighth consecutive boys’ state titlewhile the girls won their sixth consecutive state championship. The boys’ team has won 9 of the last 10 whilethe girls have won 12 of the last 15 state titles.- the high school track teams were also successful, competing in 23 events at the State Championship meet.The boys finished in the top eight at the state meet while the girls finished in fifth. The girls 4x800 team (P.Keener, Q. McKown, S. Joseck and P. Mullens) finished first and their 4x100 (S. Joseck, C. Casingal, P.Mullens and C. Dundervill) placed second. Gina Marks finished 3 rd in the shot put. On the boys’ side MarcusBlack finished 4 th in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs, while the 4x800 (C. McClanahan, M. Black, J. Snyder andP. Mallory) placed second.- on the diamond, coach Bill Mehle, in his 17 th season at the helm, was delighted to see the Irish post a schoolrecord 30 wins and the school’s first ever baseball state championship. Rocco Wilcox, Andy Hoyer, KieferHovorka, and Connor Golden were named to the All-Kanawha Valley team and Drew Cable, NelsonMcKown, Kiefer Hovorka, and Connor Golden were named to the All-State Tournament Team. The All –State (WV Sports Writers Association) also honored Rocco Wilcox – Outfield, First Team, KieferHovorka – Utility, First Team, Andy Hoyer – Pitcher, Second Team Captain, Nelson McKown, Infield,Second Team, and Connor Golden, Special Honorable Mention.

THANK YOU –- Monsignor P. Edward Sadie, President of Charleston Catholic High School, for his enduring andenthusiastic support of our school.- to the many supporters of CCHS: faculty and staff, parents, coaches, alumni, and others in the communitywhose enthusiasm and partnership made the 2012-13 school year successful in so many ways for the studentbody.- to our office, kitchen, maintenance, and custodial staff who keep everything running smoothly, efficiently,and deliciously.- to the priests who helped with the sacrament of reconciliation during Holy Week: Fr. Carlos Melocoton, Fr.Leon Alexander, Fr. Jim Kurtz, Fr. Leon Leitem, Fr. Chris Turner, Fr. William Petro, and Fr. John Rice. Weappreciate their involvement in our school community in this very special way.- To BBL for donating $1,000 to the CCHS HOPE effort. Charitable efforts all over the region competedfor this honor which recognizes BBL’s 40 th anniversary. What a wonderful way for BBL to reach out andthank the community for its success!- To Dr. Eric Lee, veterinary medicine, who presented a science seminar, and to Dr Eric Persily,anesthesiologist, who spoke to the anatomy class.- to teachers Jason Villers for producing a promotional video for inclusion on the CCHS website and MattWebb for providing voice overs.- to Mr. Fix and the choir of students and faculty who added to the school liturgies in a beautiful way.- to Eric Bailey, athletic facility manager, who operates things “up there” professionally and kindly.- to parents who help keep their children on track, volunteer in so many ways in the school building, andtransport students to competitions, retreats, athletic events, and so on. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.- to the PVA board and committee members and to everyone who was involved in numerous ways thisschool year – we are sincerely grateful! No words can truly express the good that is accomplished throughthis group’s hard work. Special thanks to Steering member Lisa Dobbins upon her “graduation” after manyyears of service to the school. You will be missed.- to all of our coaches for providing such remarkable experiences for our students, helping our studentsdevelop sportsmanship and team collegiality along with their skills.- to commencement speaker Ian Chillag (CCHS Class of 1996) for sharing his thoughtful, humorous, andrelevant remarks with the Class of 2013. His insights and wisdom had quite an impact!- to all who participated in and supported the Walk for Adele in memory of Adele Bobinger. Funds raisedthrough the walk are used to make a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and to fund a scholarship fora rising senior in Adele’s name. Adele Bobinger was a member of the Class of 2002 who died of cysticfibrosis in March 2010. Adele’s kind heart and love for Charleston Catholic will live on through thescholarship.-to the Class of 2013 for their class gifts. During our recent graduation ceremony, they announced theirdesire to use remaining class funds to help buy new window treatments for the Commons. They also made adonation to HOPE. Many thanks to the class of 2013 for their generosity.- to boys’ soccer coach Sam Fox for his many years of service to CCHS. He led strong, competitive, winningmiddle school and high school teams that were not only known for their athletic prowess but also for theirdetermination.- to Chrissy Hovorka for her donation of a centrifuge to the science labs.- to chairperson Kelly Curry and committee members Rosemary Levenson, Jennifer DePond, MollyErlandson and Melissa Stephens who helped make the reception for the 8th grade moving up ceremony aspecial evening for the students, their parents, and faculty and staff. Thanks to the families who provided thedelicious baked goods for the evening. The help of everyone involved was greatly appreciated by the 8thgrade families.- to Russ Miller for his dedication to the CCHS family, spending countless hours at athletic events, prom,graduation, moving up, and other school activities to beautifully document the highlights of this school year.What a treasure!- to “the army behind the scenes” that pulled off the all-night Project Graduation celebration, making such amemorable and fantastic experience for the Class of 2013 and the CCHS junior class: Julia Hurney, Erika10

11Bailey, Cyndi Persily, Theresa O'Leary, Terri Imani, Maureen Runyon and Felice Joseph and the ProjectGraduation committee, who started early making plans and lining up gifts, food, prizes and entertainment; tothe sophomore class parents who provided set-up, refreshments, and supervision the night of the event; andto school personnel who came to celebrate with the students. Many thanks for generous donations of foodand fun door prizes.- to Lisa Dundervill and Jennifer DePond co-chairs and the Baccalaureate reception committee consisting ofDonna Kelly, Erin Sikora, Kirsten Smith, Debbie Mudd, Mary Jenkins, Paula Durst, Dina Bumgarner,Jennifer Harmon, Sherry Gilmore and Rosemary Levenson who worked their magic on the Commons tocreate a wonderful, delicious, and elegant reception for the Class of 2013 and their families. Special thanks toparents and students who helped throughout the reception with set up, clean up, and serving. Thanks to allof the freshmen parents for their many contributions of food and funds. It was a memorable evening for ourgraduates and their families and friends!- to all who participated in the Operation Rice Bowl during Lent. A check for $875.12 was sent to CatholicRelief Services.CONGRATULATIONS- to class of 2013 valedictorian Samantha (Sami) Harris and salutatorian Jad Malas.- to Simone Assaley, recipient of the Mary Ferretti Memorial Scholarship, a cash award toward college tuition,in memory of Mary Ferretti, class of 2001.- to Marcus Black, recipient of the CCHS Alumni Award.- to Mackenzie Helmick, recipient of the Les Cotto-Thorner Memorial Award for Outstanding CommunityService.- to Jenny Borman, recipient of the Mary Hart Brennan Creative Writing Award.- to special award recipients: Sierra Portillo (Harvard Book Award) and Bailey DeAth (HOBY).- to Matthew Vicini, recipient of the Mary Jennings Memorial Scholarship, and to Mary Katherine Kay,recipient of the Charleston Catholic High School Scholarship of Merit, each worth $1,000 per year towardtuition during the high school years.- to Zachary Blake, recipient of the Bobby Hypes Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 toward freshman year tuition,in memory of Bobby Hypes, deceased member of the class of 2008.- to 8th graders Zachary Blake, Mia Casingal, AnnMarie DePasquale, Christoph Hart, Catherine Herlihy, andAlexa White for completing over 100 hours of community service in middle school, far exceeding the middleschool requirement of 22 hours.- to Kayce Boggess, Christoph Hart, Georgia Payne, Jay Sheth, and Kathryn Wantlin who earned all A’sduring the six semesters of middle school. Bravo!- to 8 th graders Hannah Gacek, Christoph Hart, and Taylor Legg who exhibited perfect attendance for 6 th , 7 th ,and 8 th grade. How impressive!- to rising senior Joshua Hufford, this year’s recipient of the Adele Bobinger Scholarship, a cash award to helpwith tuition for his senior year.- to Mrs. Scharf and the juniors and parents who created a floral extravaganza of Neverland in the Commonsfor prom. Many thanks also to the parents, family members, and friends who helped to make this eventpossible. The work began months ago to create the memorable evening.- to Math Field Day State winners Sami Harris - 3rd; Eoin Tinney – 21 st ; Nikolas Mihailidis – 9th; andKathryn Wantlin - 1 st .- to CCHS Advanced Honors Math students who placed second in the division in Math League. Sami Harriswas the second place individual scorer for the whole state, missing only 2 questions all year.- to HS quiz bowl team participants who competed in the National History Bowl and Bee in WashingtonDC. The team finished with a very respectable 4W-4L record!- to 8 th grader Joe Kelly, whose video made for Mr. Villers’ West Virginia history class, tied for first place in astate-wide content celebrating our state’s sesquicentennial, winning him a Kindle.- to teachers Josh Fix and Sarah Griffith who served as AP exam readers this summer for Human Geographyand Calculus respectively, each one attending national scoring sessions where they graded thousands of examsfrom all across the country.

12- to Mr. Fix and Ms. Elliot and the drama troupe for their rollicking spring production, “No Place LikeNowhere.” Congratulations to cast and crew members Kayla Boggess, Phoebe Crow, Diane Gillis, JillianHarmon, Patrick Hart, Gregory Hart, Thomas Hart, Mackenzie Helmick, Matthew James, Lauren Karr,Samuel Levenson, Kelly Missett, Anna Schles, Jonathan Settle, John Skaggs, Alex Canfield, Ethan Evers,Emily Gould, Jay Gould, Melissa Head, Josh Hufford, Lauren Thomas, Andrew Willis, Christine Wirts.CALENDAR FOR 2013-14 -- Please use this calendar in your planning. Please remember that exams mustbe taken on scheduled exam days and students who are absent more than 5 days in a semester will have tomake up those days at the end of the semester. Please note that, as is the case each school day, teachersadminister tests/quizzes, have assignments due, and teach lessons on the days immediately preceding andfollowing school holidays. Students who take extended holidays run the risk of affecting their grades.Tuesday/Wednesday, August 13-14 – registration daysMonday, August 19 - 1st day for studentsThursday/Friday, August 29 & 30 – senior retreatMonday, September 2 - Labor DayFriday, September 6 – junior retreatSaturday, October 5- HomecomingMonday, October 7 – staff development day; no school for studentsFriday, October 25 - end of 1st quarterWednesday, November 6 - parent-teacher conferencesMonday, November 11 - Veterans' Day holidayWednesday, November 27 - half-day for ThanksgivingThursday/Friday, November 28-29 - Thanksgiving holidayWednesday/Thursday/Friday, December 18 – 20 - examsSaturday, December 21 - beginning of Christmas vacationMonday, January 6 - classes resumeFriday, January 17 - end of 2nd quarter and 1 st semesterMonday, January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. holidayMonday, February 17 – Presidents’ Day holidayFriday, March 21 - end of 3rd quarterMonday, April 14 – beginning of Easter VacationTuesday, April 22 - classes resumeThursday, May 22 – baccalaureate in eveningFriday, May 23 – graduation and Project Graduation in eveningMonday, May 26 - Memorial Day holidayMonday/Tuesday/Wednesday – June 2, 3, 4 –exams – end of 2 nd semesterWednesday, June 4 – Moving Up Ceremony for 8 th graders

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