April - Reitz Memorial High School

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Administration
CEF
Counseling
Athletic Department
Patron’s Club
Class News
Clubs and Organizations
Other Announcements
Calendar of Events
April
April 1
Palm Sunday
April 2
Red Cross Blood Drive
April 4
Stations of the Cross
April 6
Good Friday
No School
April 8
EASTER
April 9
No School
April 12
Junior Retreat
April 14
ACT @ MHS
April 18
All School Mass
April 19, 20. 21, & 22
Spring Musical
April 24
Bishop talks to
Class of 2012
April 27
General Fee of $190 Due
April 28
Prom
REITZ MEMORIAL HIGH
SCHOOL
Parent Newsletter
MISSION STATEMENT
Reitz Memorial High School is a Christ-centered Catholic Community which educates all students to their
highest potential by developing religious values, providing excellence in education, and fostering a
commitment to service
Mrs. Cyndi Schneider
Principal
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Providing an environment
where God inspires,
we educate, students thrive
April, 2012
Memorial’s accreditation visit is finally over but there is still a lot of work to be
done. One of the advantages of going through this process is finding out what areas
we need to really concentrate on to improve our school and know what we are doing
really well. I cannot express how much I appreciate all the time and effort put into this
process by the faculty, staff, parents and students. The QAR team was very
impressed by our students and their interviews.
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Several people have called to ask about tickets for graduation this year.
Each family will receive 12 tickets. You will be notified by ConnectEd when we have
them ready for pickup.
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The Class of 2013 headshots for the yearbook will be changed this year.
Ladies: nice sweater or blouse that covers the shoulders, no tank tops or shirts with
logos, words or advertisements and hair color must meet the requirements in the
student handbook.
Gentlemen: sport coat, dress shirt, tie (properly tied), hair length and color must meet
the requirements in the student handbook, and be clean shaven.
Reitz Memorial High School is proud to announce the
achievement of accreditation from AdvancEd. The Administration, faculty, and staff would
like to thank everyone involved in the process. We could not have accomplished our goal
without the help of our parents and community.
WHAT IS ACCREDITATION?
“Accreditation is inextricably linked to institution and educational system
improvement. The accreditation process asks institutions and systems to critically
evaluate their vision, strategies, priorities, leadership, and programs and resources.
The process of earning and maintaining accreditation provides institutions and
educational systems with clear and compelling direction for implementing changes
to move toward excellence.”

PARENT ORIENTATION MEETING
Class of 2016 (Incoming Freshmen)
NOTES FROM MRS. LISA POPHAM
Assistant Principal for Curriculum & Instruction
Parents of incoming Freshmen need to mark their calendars for a very important
meeting on April 18. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Packets of
information will be distributed and may be picked up beginning at 6:00 p.m.
before the meeting begins. If you have an unavoidable conflict and cannot
attend the meeting, packets may be picked up from secretary Barb Klein
beginning April 19.
The Student Council will sponsor a mixer for the Class of 2016 that same evening. The incoming
Freshmen will be participating in games and activities while the parents are attending the meeting.
Please encourage your child to attend and meet new friends.
HONORS NIGHT
Honors Night for the Senior Class of
2012 and all students who will receive
honors is scheduled for May 7, 2012 at
6:30 p.m. to recognize the
accomplishments of our students.
CHANGE OF……….
Please inform our office if you have
a change of address, email address
or phone number, so that we can
keep our database current for
important mailings and emergency
Information.
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3RD QUARTER REPORT
CARDS
The third quarter ended on Friday,
March 2. Report cards were
distributed to students on Thursday,
March 8. Please be sure to ask your
student about his or her report card.
GENERAL FEE & TUITION REMINDER
The general fee of $190 for students
returning to Memorial is due April 27. If
your son or daughter will not be returning,
please put this in writing and mail to the
attention of Mrs. Monica Hammett as soon
as possible. It is important that we know this
information in order to prepare for class
sizes for the next school year.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the present school immunization requirements, the Indiana State Department of
Health made the following changes to the school immunization requirements beginning with the
2010-2011 school year. Please be aware of these changes. They are as follows:
� All 6th -12th grade students will be required to have 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox)
vaccine, given on or after the first birthday, and separated by age-appropriate intervals as
defined by the CDC.
� All 6th - 12th grade students will be required to have 1 dose of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular
pertussis vaccine (Tdap) given on or after the 10th birthday.
� All 6th - 12th grade students will be required to have 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate
vaccine (MCV4).
The Vanderburgh County Health Department offers all of the required vaccines, free of charge, by
appointment (call 435-5997) or on a walk-in basis on Monday- Wednesday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. or on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian and all shot records. Back-to-school clinics will also be offered in July and
August, but to avoid the rush, students may be vaccinated now.

FROM THE OFFICE OF
THE CHAPLAIN,
Fr. Alex Zenthoefer
Dear Parents,
I want to thank you all for your prayers for our community at Memorial High School and for those who were
able to join us for the Day of Adoration last month. Our accreditation visit indicated that our students, faculty,
alumni and stakeholders all recognize that this community believes that Christ is the reason for our school’s
existence. Our prayer for one another is a great expression of this Christ-centered community. I would
encourage you to mark your calendars for May 2, which is our next Day of Adoration. Again, just contact
Pam Stucke in the Main Office to sign up for a time slot.
As the school year rapidly comes to a close and the students’ eyes are fixed on the end of May, now is a good
time to encourage our young people to stay on board and to not take for granted the friendships they have
formed this year, especially for our Seniors. I hope that for you and your family the Easter Season will be one
of new life and new enthusiasm in your life of faith.
MAY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Peace,
Fr. Alex
As your Youth First Social Worker, I would like to invite you to attend our
10 th Annual “Passport to Adventure” Auction. It will be Thursday, April 12 th ,
2012 at St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium. Silent Auction starts at 5:00pm &
Live Auction starts at 7:00pm. For a list of auction items please visit
www.youthfirstinc.org.
Admission is free as well as hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and beverages.
Please come and support the work I do at Memorial through individual, family, crisis, group work,
and programming such as Prevention Education, Reconnecting Youth, and First Steps.
Youth Firsts Mission is to strengthen youth and families through evidence-based programs that
prevent substance abuse, promote healthy behaviors, and maximize student success.
I hope to see you all there!
Thank you,
Lauren Lesher, LCSW
Youth First Social Worker
The deadline for the May, 2012 newsletter is Friday April 20. Please have all submissions in to
Mrs. Niemeier office by the end of that day. You may email an attachment to Mrs. Niemeier at
stephanieniemeier@reitzmemorial.org or drop it by her office.
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COUNSELOR’S CORNER
SCHOLARSHIPS
A detailed description of each scholarship application currently in the Counseling
Office can be found at the Memorial web site – www.reitzmemorial.org. Click
on Counseling/Guidance and then on “Current Scholarships Available”. If you
do not have access to the Internet, a copy of the scholarships and their description
is available to you through the Counseling Office. Most of the listed scholarships
are available to current Seniors only. If other classes are eligible to apply, it is denoted in front of
the scholarship name.
Mrs. Koop and Mrs. McKinney will be visiting senior homerooms the week of April 9 th . Forms will
be given to students that need to be returned ASAP. You can help by starting to compile the
following information:
1. A list of colleges your student has been accepted to
2. A list of scholarship offers and amounts – even if it is from a school that your student is
not attending
3. A list of awards and honors your student has received THIS academic year
4. Discuss with your child EXACTLY how you would like their name to appear on the
diploma. They will need to write it on a form the day of the HR visit. Keep in mind:
Most people include middle names and suffixes such as III, Jr., etc.
HONORS NIGHT/BOOK
A Senior “Honors Book” will be printed and distributed to students after Honors
Night in early May. The book will include all student honors that we are aware of
and have received to date for the 2011-2012 school year. Each student’s list of
recognitions and honors will be based on information supplied by the student on a
form which all Seniors received in April. It is each student’s responsibility to fill
out the form and return it to Mrs. Neimeier, counseling secretary, for inclusion in
the Honors Book. Additions may continue to be made until April 30 th . Any awards
received after that date may be announced in our June newsletter if the Counseling
Office is notified by May 18 th .
WAIVERS FOR 2012-2013
A Connect Ed was sent to Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior parents on March 12 th .
Waivers for non-math courses were accepted the week of March 12 – March 16 th . Math
waivers will be accepted the week of April 16 th – April 20 th .
A few reminders about waivers:
PLEASE read this form completely so that you understand the risk of your child taking a
course in which he or she does not meet the prerequisite. A parent must sign this green form
along with the student, the teacher of the course, and the department head of the
requested course. The child must also discuss their reasoning for wanting to take the
requested course with their counselor and the department head.
For students who become ineligible to take a course based on 4 th quarter grades and wish to
waiver into that course, waivers will also be available in the counseling office starting
Friday, May 20 th through Friday, June 3 rd .
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COUNSELOR’S CORNER
SAT
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
A detailed description of each opportunity can be found at the
Memorial website: www.reitzmemorial.org. Click on Counseling/
Guidance, and then click on “Summer Opportunities”.
SAT Dates (online registration available @ www.collegeboard.com) -- $47
Test Dates Registration Deadline
May 5, 2012 April 6, 2012
*June 2. 2012 May 8, 2012
ACT
ACT Dates (online registration available @ www.actstudent.org) --
33 for the ACT (No Writing) and $48 for the ACT Plus Writing
Test Dates Registration Deadline
*April 14, 2012 March 9, 2012
*June 9, 2012 May 4, 2012
*Memorial will be a test site for these dates.
**Memorial’s testing code is 150980. Be sure and include this with your registration so that we receive
your scores!
If you don’t wish to register on-line, materials are also available in the Counseling Office.
It is possible to obtain a waiver for the ACT and SAT to cover the cost of taking the test. Contact
the counseling office to see if your family meets the financial criteria set by the College Board and/
or ACT.
Most students will take the SAT I (Reasoning Test). Only a few students each year take the SAT
II. This tests particular areas of knowledge like foreign languages, history or biology. Some
schools require up to 3 SAT II tests. You can discover which schools require SAT II testing by
visiting a school’s web-site.
NEWS FOR JUNIORS FROM INDIANA UNIVERSITY
IU is now super scoring the SAT and ACT which means they will combine the highest scores for
each subtest from different exams. This will help make the student more competitive for
admission and scholarships. IU encourages students to test several times and report all test scores.
Students applying for fall 2013 must complete seven semesters of math. This must include one
semester of pre-calculus, trigonometry, or calculus.
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COUNSELOR’S CORNER
PLAN AHEAD FOR FALL SAT AND ACT
If you want to plan ahead for the fall SAT and ACT test, the early dates are October 6 th and
November 3 rd for the SAT and September 8 th and October 27 th for the ACT. It is not yet
possible to register for these test dates, but you could put them on your calendar. It is highly
recommended that the Class of 2013 test in May or June so that they can apply early in their
Senior year for Colleges. Since the tests are on Saturday mornings, it is important to be
aware of sport and other school function dates and times that may affect a student’s
concentration.
PRACTICE FOR SAT/ACT TESTS
Parents and students frequently ask where they can find “practice” SAT/ACT tests.
ACT offers an Online Prep Personal Edition for students for $19.95. To order, visit
www.actstudent.org/onlineprep.
SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS:
High school students who took the PSAT/NMSQT(R) in October 2010 have FREE access to
My College QuickStart. Go to: http://click.collegeboard.com and click on “For Students.”
My College Quickstart is an interactive planning experience that lets students build a
portfolio to document their explorations. After reading about any college, major, or career,
students can rate their interest and record their thoughts. Students can view these entries later
in a special section of the site called My Plan.
FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES:
The Princeton Review will be hosting FREE Practice ACT and SAT test dates this
spring. The ACT will be held at Harrison High School on Saturday, May 5 th from
9am – 1pm. The SAT will also be at Harrison on Saturday, May 12 th from 9am –
1pm. There will also be a FREE scores back and strategy session on Saturday, May
19 th from 11am – 1pm at Harrison. To register, you must call 800-273-8439 Ext.
5805 or visit www.PrincetonReview.com/events. Space may be limited, so register
early!
Students and parents can go to www.learnmoreIndiana.com for lots of college and career
information .
NCAA It is important for all students planning on participating in collegiate athletics to
register with the NCAA. This can be done by visiting,
www.eligibilitycenter.org. Juniors: Please request a transcript by the last
week of school so the counseling office can send a 6-semester transcript to
the NCAA for you.
This is mandatory in order for the NCAA to start determining a student’s
eligibility. It is each student’s responsibility to do so.
ON THE WEB www.reitzmemorial.org
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M EM ORIAL
Athletic Department
FROM THE WORLD OF SPORTS
Submitted by: Mr. Bruce Dockery, Athletic Director
Congratulations to the following student athletes who have been named Academic All City for
Winter Sports 2011-2012 - * = 6.0
BOYS BASKETBALL
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GIRLS BASKEBALL
Nick Ahlers * Natalie Cohlmeyer
Jacob Dassel Rachel Davidson
Kevin Lasher Ruth Hedrick
Brandon Auker Maggie Minnette
Matt Bitter *Emily Nesbitt
Camille Jestin
BOYS SWIMMING Georgie Davidson
Nick Haseman Maddie Johnson
Connor Herdes Monika Jurigova
Jake Wagner Jena Lutz
Jacob Deep Rachel Dewig
*Jackson Howell Jacqui Wandling
Eric Klipsch * Stephanie Sherwood
Matt Tharp
Matt Kelly GIRLS SWIMMING
*Mitch Pohl *Elizabeth Conkling
Samantha Ford
FOOTBALL Lisha Murphy
Sam Mattingly Mary Beth Hubert
Natalie Keller
HOCKEY Leslie Porter
Angelo Butteri Katelyn Ettensohn
Tommy Graber Sarah Hayhurst
Maria Quinton
WRESTLING Erica Reitz
Brian Hayhurst Tanja Willersinn
Ben Johnson Jenna Martin
Logan Wedding Allison Reitz
Luke Petrig Darby Ray
Louis Funke Elaina Shakun
Jeremy Barnes Emma Tisserand
Blake Brown Joan Schopmeyer

M EM ORIAL
Athletic Department
FROM THE WORLD OF SPORTS
Submitted by: Mr. Bruce Dockery, Athletic Director
to all Winter Sports Teams and Coaches for all the work and
dedication into making your season successful.
to the Cheerleaders, Tigerettes, and Pep Band for all their
hard work and enthusiasm throughout the season.
Congratulations to Emily Nesbitt and Natalie Cohlmeyer who were named 1st team All-State by the IBCA.
Natalie was invited to participate in the IBCA Top 60 Work-out and the North/South All-Star game. In addition,
she was selected to the IBCA Top 100 Seniors and invited to participate in the HBCA All-Star Basketball game.
Congratulations to following athletes
who were named to
SIAC ALL-Conference Teams:
Girls Basketball
Natalie Cohlmeyer
Boys Basketball
Alphonso Baity
Nick Ahlers, Honorable Mention
MORATORIUM WEEK
The IHSAA designated Moratorium week
for this year is the week of July 1 st through
July 8 th . This is a week where student
athletes may have no contact with their
coaches or sport in any way.
2012-2013 (IHSAA) ATHLETIC PHYSICALS
Congratulations to Austin Bruder
who signed to play soccer at
Oakland City University.
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Congratulations to the
Kiwanis Award winners
for the following winter sports:
Girls Basketball - Natalie Cohlmeyer
Boys Basketball – Alphonso Baity
Wrestling – Brian Hayhurst
Girls Swimming - Elizabeth Conkling
Boys Swimming – Cody Craig
2011 SUMMER SPORTS CAMP BOOKLETS
Sports Camp Booklets providing
information and entry forms will be
delivered to all of our feeder schools
after Spring Break.
You can also find camps and date information in
highschoolsports.net through the months of May-July.
Athletic Physical Day for all returning 2012-2013 athletes will be on Sunday, May 6th, at
Orthopaedic Associates located on Epworth Road from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Cost is $20.00. Incoming
Frosh, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and 7 th & 8 th grade Memorial Cub football players are encouraged
to take advantage of this service. All athletes should be accompanied by a parent to sign off on the
physical or have all signatures completed prior to the physical times. Incoming Frosh will receive
this form in their Freshman packets and all others can pick up the forms at the Athletic Office.
All 2012-2013 athletic physicals cannot be dated prior to May 1, 2012.

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MEMORIAL LACROSSE
Memorial lacrosse season is in full swing with over 60 varsity and j.v. players.
Lacrosse’s growth locally and across the State is tremendous with Memorial,
Reitz, North, Central, Castle and Harrison all fielding varsity and j.v. teams.
Congratulations to returning varsity seniors Tommy Graber, Hayden Deem, Sam Curtis, Angelo Butturi, Eric Miller,
Alex Davenport, Blade Engle, Ben Porter, Coy Hobson, Sam Finn, Robby Lamey, Brian Hayhurst and Ryan Frank.
Congratulations also to seniors Christian Elpers and Neil Werthman who joined the varsity team this year.
Memorial is the three-time City champion and has advanced to the state finals the past two years. They hope to
continue their City domination and make the state finals again in 2012.
Come see the Lacrosse Tigers in action and enjoy the fastest game on two feet!
VARSITY – April/May Regular Season Schedule
Thu, Apr 5th away Harrison TBD 6:00 PM
Wed, Apr 11th HOME Castle High School Holy Spirit 5:30 PM
Sat, Apr 14th HOME Park Tudor Enlow 7:30 PM
Thu, Apr 19th HOME Reitz Holy Spirit 5:30 PM
Sat, Apr 21st away Bishop Luers Fort Wayne 1:00 PM
Sat, Apr 21st away Snider Fort Wayne TBA
Sat, Apr 21st away Concord TBD TBA
Thu, Apr 26th away Evansville North TBD 5:30 PM
Sat, May 5th HOME Bloomington South Enlow 12:00 PM
J.V. – April/May Regular Season Schedule
Tue, Apr 3rd away Harrison TBD 6:00 PM
Tue, Apr 10th HOME Castle High School Holy Spirit 5:30 PM
Sat, Apr 14th HOME Park Tudor Enlow 5:30 PM
Tue, Apr 17th away Reitz TBD 5:30 PM
Tue, Apr 17th HOME Reitz Holy Spirit 5:30 PM
Tue, Apr 24th away North TBD 5:30 PM
Sat, May 5th HOME Bloomington South Enlow 2:30 PM

PATRONS CLUB MEETING
Patron’s Club will meet on Wednesday, April 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Media
Center. This is our last meeting of the year, so please plan to attend. Everyone is
invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Leanne Maurer
812.319.9290.
USED BOOKS
Book Collection will be on May 18th during school hours and on May 30th from 9-12.
These will be the ONLY times we collect books to be sold on August 7th. Parents please
remind your students to turn in their books they used for first semester. The book sale
will begin at 5:00 in the small gymnasium. More details on the book sale will be in the
May newsletter.
SENIOR CLASS PARENTS
AFTER BACCALAUREATE VIDEOS
Senior student pictures are needed for the After-Baccalaureate video. Please submit three
photos of your Senior: one of baby or toddler years, one of pre-teen or grade school age and
one with high school friends. You may also submit a senior photo or we can use the yearbook
headshot from Walker Studio.
PLEASE PUT THE STUDENT'S NAME ON THE BACK OF EACH PHOTO (return address labels work well) so
that they can be returned to you. Photos, cd or flashdrive should be sent to the school office in an
envelope marked “Baccalaureate Photos, or emailed to brandonvideollc@aol.com. Photos are due by
April 16th.
GRADUATION
Commencement will be held at
The Centre in the Exhibition Hall on Saturday,
May 19, 2012 at 4:00.
Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on the
evening of Friday, May 18, 2012.
It will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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The Senior Retreat Committee for 2013 is preparing all the ground work for you to
have a great time at Camp Carson on July 28-29. Keep an eye out for promos
around the school regarding this fun weekend. An April meeting is being
scheduled where you will be given forms and more information.
We need your participation to make this the best retreat ever.
Parents of the Class of 2013:
Senior Weekend for the Class of 2013 is July 28-
29, 2012 at Camp Carson and we welcome all
parents who wish to be a part of this wonderful
weekend. Many opportunities exist to help before
and during this event. Below is a list of the committee
chairs. Please contact the committee chair
in your area of interest to let them know of your
willingness to help with this fabulous tradition!
T-Shirt Committee:
Brad and MaryBeth Owen
marybeth@adceterapromotions.com
brad@adceterapromotions.com
Chaperones:
Dave Conner
Dave_Conner@anchorinc.com
Food:
Lisa Kuhn and Jackie Messmer
lytwynczuk@hotmail.com
jmessmer@wowway.com
Liturgy:
Linda Becker
juiceplusmom@insightbb.com
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Registration/Cabin/Bus
Assignment:
Leanne Mauer
lmauer@dsi.com
Mural:
Shelly Mehringer and Joann Massey
smehringer@wowway.com
masseyevin@wowway.com
Transportation:
Jim and Heather King
hbking5@aol.com
Dance:
Lisa Delucio
fivewops@aol.com
Publicity:
Dana Maloney and Kathy Elliott
dmaloney3@aol.com Kaelliott56@gmail.com
Picture/Slide Show:
Jeff Purdue and Beth Mccord
hailpurdue@me.com

PARENTS OF CLASS 2013
Each year the Junior parents sponsor and organize a safe, substance free
AFTER PROM event. Since this event is sponsored by the Junior class,
we are asking for support of ALL Junior parents in order for the event to be
successful.
In lieu of a fundraiser, we are asking for a monetary donation of $40 from each Junior family.
To help raise the money we have issued a challenge to all Junior homerooms---The Junior
homeroom with the highest percentage of family participation will be rewarded with a
sundae bar -So let’s try and give these kids a great After Prom event!!! Please make checks
payable to Memorial High School and write “After Prom” on the envelope or in memo section
of your check. Please send to the office by April 5 th .
AFTER PROM PRIZES
ATTENTION PARENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2013!
IT’S TIME TO HELP PLAN AFTER PROM!
On Thursday, April 5 at 6:00 p.m. there will be a meeting in the Media Center for all Junior
parents. We will be discussing our progress with the planning of the After Prom. Please
consider stopping by! We need lots of people to help organize/plan this event. We are a fun
group and some tasks are simple so don’t be shy, please attend the meeting. We are also
looking for people to help chaperone and assist during the After Prom event
(April 28 – 11 p.m. – 1:30a.m.). If you cannot attend but would like to help, please email
one of us. Thank you!!!!
Nicole Wolf and Kristi Hoehn
nicolewolf@insightbb.com or kristih@kandconline.com
Nothing gets students to an After Prom event like great prizes.
If you would like to donate something extra for prizes, such as gift
certificates (restaurant, movies, Best Buy, Target, Sonic) or actual items etc,
please let us know.
Thank you, Junior parents, for your support!!!!
Nicole Wolf and Kristi Hoehn
nicolewolf@insightbb.com or kristih@kandconline.com
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“Global Competence Is a 21 st Century Imperative”
“The 21 st century isn’t coming; it’s already here!
Our students have the opportunity and challenge
of living and working in a diverse and rapidly
changing world. There is widespread recognition
that a thorough understanding of global issues is
critical to our efforts to promote democratic
principles and social justice, improve our economic
competitiveness, and provide leadership in innovation
and creativity.” The National Education Association
believes that “education is the only avenue through
which today’s students—tomorrow workers—can
attain global competence. Through education our
students can develop habits of the mind that embrace
tolerance, a commitment to cooperation, an appreciation
of our common humanity, and a sense of responsibility
--key elements of global competence.”
In the 2012-2013 school year the Department of World
Languages of RMHS is proud to offer our students two
new courses:
*Arabic Studies (an introduction to the Arabic
language and culture) to be taught by a former
international business executive who worked and
lived in the Arab world (a region which includes
22 countries) for over 25 years.
*Chinese Studies (an introduction to Mandarin
Chinese and culture) to be taught by a native of
China.
Both of these courses are certain to provide our students
with an eye-opening and mind-broadening experience
which will lead them to a greater understanding of the
music, culture, and language of these two regions.
**For information about these courses, please contact
Mrs. Walling at: brendawalling@reitzmemorial.org.
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Congratulations to the Future Problem Solving Teams
All four teams have received invitations to State Bowl. FPS students include: Aishwarya Ashok,
Evie Becket, Helen Beckert, Carlo Casino, Remington Colbert, Sonia D'Mello, Marshall Howell,
Lindsey Paris, Tara Presad, Chase Pritchett, Amanda Royer, Mareea Thomas, Anna Vettiankal,
Joey Vettiankal, Emily Vogel, Sam Vogel.
The Community Problem Solving Team is also invited to State Bowl. This team completed Project: Sharing Our Shoes
and Sunglasses (S.O.S.S.). They collected new and used sunglasses and flip flops that were sent to agencies in Haiti,
Jamaica, and the Philippines. Additionally, they raised money that was sent to Samaritan's Feet, a charity that provides
shoes to those in need. Team members include: Evie Beckert, Helen Beckert, Carlo Casino, Remington Colbert,
Marshall Howell, Hannah Kissel, Lindsey Paris, Tara Presad, Amanda Royer, Cassidy Tanguay, Mareea Thomas.
State Bowl will be held on April 14 at Clark Pleasant Intermediate School in Greenwood, Indiana. The State Bowl
Champions will advance to the International Conference in Bloomington, IN at Indiana University. The topic for State
Bowl will be Trade Barriers. Good luck students!
SERVICE HOURS REMINDER from Ms. Saundra Morris
We are beginning the fourth quarter of our school year, and it is time to remind your students of their service
hour requirement.
The mission statement of MHS includes fostering a commitment to service. Our philosophy is to develop a
Christian view of reality through the presentation of the Gospel values and the exercise of Christian life.
We regard Christian service as an integral component of the education process at every grade level. All students
are required to perform fifteen hours of service each year for their parish/place of worship, their community or
school. One-half of those hours must be completed at their parish/place of worship. Service hour forms are
available in Room 303.
All service hours need to be turned in to their Theology teachers or myself no later than May 11, 2010.
All seniors must have a minimum of 50 hours turned in, one-half of them from their parish/place of worship.
TEENS FOR LIFE NEWS Submitted by Saundra Morris and Annette Smallwood
The Teens for Life Club has been very busy during the 2011-2012 school year. The students have been involved in
many activities involving all aspects of life. Since this school year began, they have participated in: The Life Chain;
Right to Life Spring Banquet; worked Right to Life Fall Festival Booth; Caroling at nursing home, both Christmas and
Spring; Life Choices-bought, cooked and served Thanksgiving dinner and adopted a mom; Adopted a family at
Christmas; Pilgrimage of Life in Washington, DC and The March of Dimes walk. These teens are a great group of
students who believe in showing their support for all aspects of life from “Womb 2 Tomb” (Diocesan logo this year).
They also made a donation again this year of $250.00 to Riley Hospital.
In order to meet the cost of the Pilgrimage to Washington DC, the students did two fundraisers during the year. They
sold Dewig Meats and Worlds Finest Chocolate. They work very hard in balancing their school work, families, jobs,
and the responsibilities they take on as a member of Teens for Life. They are a great group of students who give their
all. The four officers this year did a great job, Macie Elliott, Lauren Klipsch, Natalie Neisen, Marshall Howell and Maria
Mehringer. Thanks for a great job, we will miss you.
We just held elections for the 2012-2013 school year. The following four students will make the new year a great
success. They are Brenna Wu-President, Maria Mehringer-Vice-President, Natalie Neisen-Secretary/Treasurer and
Jackson Howell-Chaplain. Congratulations.
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ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW
The following students had their artwork selected for the annual high school art show at the Evansville Museum.
The opening took place on March 15, 2012 and their artwork will be display until April15, 2012.
Madeline Danks, Reitz Memorial High School, Self Portrait, Oil
Emily David, Reitz Memorial High School, Em, Oil
William Hargis, Reitz Memorial High School, Self Portrait, Oil
Emily Howard, Reitz Memorial High School, Self Portrait, Oil
Lelia Dant, Reitz Memorial High School, Pop Peacock, Colored pencil
Gabriel Neville, Reitz Memorial High School, Roosevelt Laughs, Pen and ink
Elizabeth Nugent, Reitz Memorial High School, Vegan’s Nightmare, Colored pencil
Hayden Street, ReitzMemorial High School, The Wise Old Man, Pencil
Audrey Vincent, Reitz Memorial High School, Young, Pastel
Audrey Vincent, Reitz Memorial High School, Wild, Pen and ink
Hanna Arney, Reitz Memorial High School, Shattered Memories, Silver print
Weston Coward, Reitz Memorial High School, Grain Bins, Silver print
Taylor Hayes, Reitz Memorial High School, Peacock Feather Eye, Digital photograph
Amy Moers, Reitz Memorial High School, A Walk on the Levee, Silver print
Susanna Angemeier, Reitz Memorial High School, Black Form, Clay
Brian Hayhurst, Reitz Memorial High School, Roaring Elephant, Clay
Elisha Hoffman, Reitz Memorial High School, Changes, Clay
David McRoy, Reitz Memorial High School, Untitled, Raku
Elizabeth Nugent, Reitz Memorial High School, Cup of Tea, Silver
TIGER AMBASSADORS for 2012-1013
Inaugurated in the fall of 2002, the Tiger Ambassadors is an elite group of students who
apply for and are selected by the principal and a faculty committee to represent Memorial
High School, its administration, faculty and staff. Ambassadors, wearing a blazer with the
Memorial crest, may act as tour guides for students interested in enrolling at Memorial and
their families as well as visiting friends or alumni. Ambassadors will help distribute information and give
directions when groups are in the building such as for Open House, Meet the Teachers Night and Freshman
Orientation. Additionally, Tiger Ambassadors may also be asked to represent Memorial at community functions
where we wish to show the best that Memorial has to offer.
Students who have been at Memorial for at least one year and will be either a Junior or a Senior are eligible.
Students must have a G.P.A. of 4.0 or better, complete an application and go through an interview process.
Applications are available for the 2012-2013 Tiger Ambassadors. The applications may be obtained from Mrs.
Kahre in room 239. Please return them to Mrs. Kahre by 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday, APRIL 25. No late
applications will be accepted and only the first 35 completed applications will be accepted.
Returning Ambassadors should stop by to see Mrs. Kahre for a renewal application. These are also due at 2:35
p.m. on Wednesday, APRIL 25.
BLOOD DRIVE:
The Memorial High School Blood Drive will be on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012. Please pick up a
permission slip and sign up this week in the Media Center. All students 16 and over are eligible
and there is a scholarship awarded each year to a Senior.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO:
MHS MALES WHO ARE 18 OR SOON WILL BE:
KING WESTON COWARD
QUEEN ELIZABETH CONKLING
You are required by law to register with the Selective Service upon your 18 th birthday.
If you are 18 and have not done so, please see Mrs. McKinney for assistance.
CHEERLEADER TRYOUTS
2012
There will be a mandatory cheerleader informational meeting for
all young ladies interested in trying out for the 2012-2013 cheer season
on Thursday April 5
7:00 pm
(in the media center)
Please attend with a parent.
Cheerleading tryouts will be held Tuesday April 10,
Wednesday April 11, and Thursday April 11 at 3:30
in the small gym.
Any questions please contact Jill Mitchell
431-1195
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RIGHT TO LIFE CONTEST WINNERS
Elizabeth Conkling won the poster contest for Right to Life. Her poster will be featured in the program for this
year’s Right to Life Banquet. She will be awarded a $1,000 check on Honors Night.
Lisa Murphy also won $1,000 for her Right to Life speech.
PUT A CAP ON CANCER
We invite you to support the Memorial Theatre Department's Put a Cap on Cancer project by bringing in
plastic bottle caps! Any type of cap counts-- everything from water bottle and milk jug caps to ketchup bottle
and laundry detergent caps.
We will be making a bench from the recycled caps in honor of those members of our MHS family that are
suffering from cancer. A worthwhile project of this size will require a tremendous amount of support, and we
look forward to you joining with us in this endeavor. We have collected enough caps to have two benches made.
Also, please come support our Memorial family members dealing with cancer by attending our spring musical,
“Once Upon a Mattress”. A dollar from every ticket sold through the box office will be donated to
the American Cancer Society to help find a cure.
Thank you for your support!
THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF BIRTHDAYS.@
ST. JUDE “GIVE HOPE” RUN
Memorial is participating in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital “Give Hope” run with a
Sam’s Team. The Run/walk will be held Saturday, April 28 th at 8:00 a.m. – Burdette Park.
If you are interested in being part of the Sam’s Team, please see Mrs. Hudson in Rm. 220 for
more details. Posters regarding the race are posted around the building.
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The Reitz Memorial High School
Theatre Department proudly presents. . .
A satirical, musical version of The Princess and the Pea
April 19, 20 and 21 at 7 pm
April 22 at 2:30 pm
Adults $8 and Students (K-12) $5
Tickets are available for purchase at Memorial or online with a credit card at
www.seatyourself.biz/mhstheatre. (The website is secure and sponsored by The
Educational Theatre Association.) MHS students can reserve a student activity
ticket for one night with their Student Activity Pass. The student activity tickets
must be requested in advance.
Note: We will be presenting the "High School Edition," which has been edited to
provide appropriate content for the entire family.
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JOHN ANGOTTI
“ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE”
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR
SAM FEATHERSTONE
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Newburgh is pleased to announce that
John Angotti will hold an All Things Are Possible Benefit Concert for Sam Featherstone
here on April 27, 2012. John Angotti is a full-time music missionary who travels
throughout many parts of the world providing inspirational music and faith witness to
all ages through concerts, workshops, retreats, missions, conferences, and worship.
John has performed at St. John Parish many times in the past for events such as the
St. John School PTSA Autumn Escape Fundraiser, Holly's House, Habitat For Humanity
and many other benefits. He is well known and loved in the Newburgh/Evansville
communities for his wonderful music and generous heart.
The All Things Are Possible concert is a benefit for the Sam Featherstone Family.
Sam, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009, is currently undergoing
chemotherapy at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee,
following his third brain surgery to remove the recurring tumor. Sam is a graduate of
St. John Elementary School and a senior at Reitz Memorial High School, where he will
graduate this May as valedictorian.
The concert will be held Friday, April 27, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
Wristbands (for admittance) will be sold for $15 each ($10 for students), and there is
seating for up to 850 people. The wristband proceeds will go to the Sam Featherstone
Family.
So mark your calendars for April 27th, and join us for an evening of great music
and a most worthy cause!
JOHN ANGOTTI
“ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE”
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR
SAM FEATHERSTONE
FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012
AT 7:00P.M.
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN NEWBURGH
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BROTHER EUGENE PHILLIPP TEACHER AWARD
At the funeral home the night before Brother Eugene was buried, many former students went
to the podium and talked about the impact Brother had on their lives. Each had a different story to
tell, but they often ended the same way, “I don’t know if Brother ever knew how much he influenced
me.” While there can be only one Brother Eugene, Reitz Memorial has many other teachers who
have made the extra effort, gone above and beyond what was expected, and helped influence,
motivate, and inspire their students. Several alumnae and the members of the School Board have
decided to establish a new tradition at Memorial, by recognizing each year an outstanding teacher.
Anyone can nominate a teacher by completing the entry form. Please return them by July 31
to the School Secretary, Reitz Memorial High School, 1500 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, Indiana
47714. The winner will be chosen by a panel of five persons which will include the School Chaplain
and a teaching instructor from UE, USI or Ivy Tech. The winner will be announced at a school
Mass. To be eligible to receive the award, the teacher must have a minimum of three years’ teaching
experience at Memorial and must:
Display superior knowledge of his/her subject matter;
Spend time in addition to class time with the students;
Convey to the students the kindness and charity that is Christ-like;
Have a passion for teaching and a love for learning; and,
Be dedicated to each student’s success.
It is our duty as followers of Christ to express our thanks to selfless teachers who are paid
less than their public school peers but who make valuable contributions to our school and our
society. We also need to counter the negative culture found in present-day discussions of teacher
performance. We are choosing to highlight those who are working tirelessly and quietly for the sole
purpose of helping our children to reach their highest potential. We believe this will serve as an
encouragement to all teachers, those who receive the award as well as those who do not.
The Committee which set out the criteria for the Teacher Award considered the irony that
Brother Eugene would have been most reluctant to have received such an award himself. We
believe, however, that once he understood that the award is to help the school which he dearly loved
by encouraging those teachers of whom he was so fond, he would have been proud to accept it.
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BROTHER EUGENE PHILLIPP TEACHER AWARD
Award: $1500
Name of each recipient to be engraved on plaque hung in school
Criteria:
To be awarded to a teacher with a minimum of three years’ teaching
experience at Memorial and who:
� Displays superior knowledge of his/her subject matter
� Spends time in addition to class time with the students
� Conveys to the students the kindness and charity that
is Christ-like
� Has a passion for teaching and a love for learning
� Is dedicated to each student’s success
To be chosen by a committee of five:
� Chair of the Memorial Board or Board member appointed by Chair
� School Chaplain
� Recipient of award from immediately preceding year
� A teaching instructor from UE, USI or Ivy Tech
� A Memorial graduate who has been out of Memorial for at least ten years
Prior to selection, the identity of the top five nominees shall be submitted to the Memorial principal. The
principal shall write a brief paragraph about the nominees indicating how each nominee may or may not
qualify for the award.
Nomination Process:
Nominations made by current students and parents, Memorial alumni, and fellow teachers
Publication of award criteria and forms in school email newsletter, Memorial publications and
email alumni newsletter in January
Completed forms to be submitted by March 31 Academic Subcommittee Chair through Memorial office
The committee shall make its selection which shall be announced at a school Mass.
The purpose of setting up such an award is twofold.
First, it gives the Board, alumni, students, and faculty the opportunity to
recognize outstanding efforts made by one individual for the benefit of the
entire school. It is our duty as followers of Christ to express our thanks to
selfless teachers who are paid less than their public school peers but who
make valuable contributions to our society.
The second reason for establishing this award is to counter the negative
culture found in present-day discussions of teacher performance. We are
choosing to highlight those who are working tirelessly and quietly for the
sole purpose of helping our children to reach their highest potential. This is
the kind of evaluation which we believe will serve as an encouragement to
all teachers, those who receive the award as well as those who do not.
The Committee which set out the criteria for the Teacher Award confronted the irony that Brother Eugene would have
been most reluctant to have received such an award himself. We believe, however, that once he understood that the
award is to help that school which he dearly loved by encouraging those teachers of whom he was so fond, he would
have been persuaded to accept it.
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Please indicate whether you are a student___, parent___, alumnus___
Nomination Form
for
Brother Eugene Outstanding Teacher Award
1. Name of Nominee: _______________________________________
2. Subjects taught by Nominee: ________________________________
3. Indicate whether Nominee has taught at Memorial High School for more than three years: yes_____; no_____
4. In what ways does the Nominee convey Christian values or teachings?
5. How does the Nominee demonstrate his/her knowledge of the subject matter being taught?
6. In what ways does the Nominee demonstrate enthusiasm for the subject matter being taught?
7. In what ways does the Nominee attempt to help each student be a success in his/her class?
8. Describe the Nominee’s availability to students outside of class times.
9. Describe how the Nominee has influenced your life.
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Spring Photo Blitz at Corpus Christi!
Schedule your 30 minute photo session with professional photographers for family,
individual, or group pictures on our beautiful campus. Cost is $50 per family which
includes the photo session and a CD of all the pictures with copyrights. Our photo blitz is
April 21-22 and April 28-29.
For questions or scheduling your session, please contact Wendy Waller at 453-4766.
MEMORIAL POLO SHIRTS IN STOCK…
Cornerstone is now offering an embroidered Memorial polo shirts in stock.
A ladies' cut polo that will be popular with the girls is also in stock.
Cornerstone is open:
Monday - Friday, 9 to 6
Saturday, 10 to 3
Thank you to all of our Lottery ticket buyers for 2012! With your support we have reached an
all-time record on sales! Congratulations to the March winners!
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YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE AT:
MEOIDOL.COM
OR BY CALLING THE
MARIAN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH OFFICE
812-402-6700 EX. 312
$10,000 – Ticket #1238 – Charlene Hess
$1,500 – Ticket #2277 – Joe Russell
$1,000 – Ticket #1631 – Doug Bartholome
$500 – Ticket #521 – Sheryl Mayhew
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Reitz Memorial High School
Board of Trustees
Chairperson Mr. Robert Mehringer
bmehringer@manageraccess.com
Secretary Mr. Jeff Anderson
Vice-Chairperson Mr. Dennis Lamey lamey@backues.com
Principal Mrs. Cyndi Schneider cschneider@evdio.org
Mrs. Sylvia Groves
Mr. Joseph Helfrich
Mr. Scott Stratman
Mr. Michael Lloyd
Mr. Ron Faupel
Mrs. Terri Hollander Albin
Fr. Bernie Etienne
Andy Goebel
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SNOW DAY
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Broccoli
THE GRILL
Grilled Cheese
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Italian Casserole
Green Beans
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Spicy Chicken
BBQ Rib/Fries
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Taco Day
Corn
THE GRILL
Meat Ball Sub
BBQ Sandwich/Fries
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Salisbury Steak
HOME STYLE
Ravioli
Roll/Green Beans
THE GRILL
Home Made Pizza
Hot Ham & Cheese
Fries
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THE GRILL
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DELI LINE
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Roll
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Sloppy Joe/Fries
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Hot Ham & Cheese
12
Fries
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Tots
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6 Inch Pizza
Cheese Burger Jumbo Pretzel w/cheese
BBQ Sandwich
Fries
BBQ Rib/Fries
Fries
DELI LINE
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HOME STYLE
Turkey Manhattan 25 HOME STYLE
2 Soft Shell Tacos
Green Beans
Corn
THE GRILL
THE GRILL
Grilled Cheese
Cheese Burger
Hot Ham & Cheese/Fries
Fries
DELI LINE
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26 HOME STYLE
Chicken & Noodles
Potatoes/Roll
THE GRILL
Bread Sticks/cheese
The Downtowner
DELI LINE
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NO SCHOOL
GOOD FRIDAY
13 HOMESTYLE
Wrap it up Friday
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Green Beans
THE GRILL
Jumbo Pretzel
BBQ Sandwich
Fries
DELI LINE
HOME STYLE 20
Taco salad
Carrots Glazed
THE GRILL
Cheese Quesadilla
Sloppy Joe/Fries
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