Open House Sunday, November 21, 1-3 pm - Oldenburg Academy

Oldenburg Academyof the Immaculate Conceptionopportunities await... every student, every day!Close UpNOVEMBER 2010Join us for our Open House Sunday, November 21, 1-3 pmOpen HouseSunday, November 21, 1-3 pmTour our beautiful campus and meet students,faculty, administrators, and parents.Register for 2011-2012 OA Tuition VoucherDrawing: Two $750 tuition vouchers will beawarded to two incoming freshmen attendingthe Open House.Want to learn more about OA?Call Mrs. Annette Hunger at 812.934.4440 ext. *231 or visit our website atwww.oldenburgacademy.org.Register for 2011-2012 Tuition Voucherfor Catholic Elementary/Middle SchoolDrawing: Two $200 tuition vouchers will beawarded to two elementary or middle Catholicschool students who attend Open House.The vouchers will be sent to the winners’ Catholicschool for the 2011-2012 school year.

Giving thanksIf the only prayer you said in your whole life was,“thank you,” that would suffice. ~Meister EckhartIt was after Christmas one year that I was sitting atgymnastics practice waiting on my daughters whenI decided to finish up Christmas thank you cards.Because we all spent so many hours together, theparents who sat during these practice times hadsome great conversations. Essentially, many parentswho came to practice also brought odds and endsto complete, and we normally sat to chit chat andfinish our tasks; incredibly, this particular evening Ifound them to be amazed by my notes of gratitude.This led to our conversation revolving around meand my quest to send little notes to all family andfriends who had blessed our Christmas in one way oranother.It was interesting that a majority of the parents whosat with me had never written a single thank youcard themselves, let alone expected their children towrite a note of thanks. Others defended themselveswith, “Why, when we can text or email?” or “I toldthem, that’s enough.” They were all amazed that I, “…wasted my time on this menial task when I could bedoing something more productive and move intothe 21st century with regard to communication.”The thing is, I was raised to believe that if one acceptsa gift of time, talent, or treasure a token of thanks isthe very least I could do. I did not and do not thinkthe cards go unnoticed or that the writing of them isa menial task. I still feel sincerely that everyone whoreceived (and still receives!) notes that Christmasappreciated the time we took and the small messagewe each had written. To this day, the childrenand I continue to write notes of thanks for all thegenerosity others bestow on us.Here is my, “Thank You!” to YOU… Although not ahandwritten note, I want to take the time to thankall faculty, staff, students, parents, and communitymembers for all YOUR generosity this school year.Donations of time, talent, and treasure aboundand are what it takes to make OUR school run botheffectively and efficiently. Together, WE are ensuringOldenburg Academy a strong and impressive legacy.Have a splendid Thanksgiving and may it be awonderful beginning to a holiday season filled withlove, gifting, and thankfulness toward others!Mrs. Bettina Rose, PrincipalStudies have shown that Catholic school graduates makegood citizens, deeply committed to social justice, the careof the poor and the planet, and are proud volunteers in thechurch and community.It is humbling when I reflect on my own religious communityand how our Sisters helped build schools on the smalldonations from immigrants who sacrificed greatly so thattheir children were educated in a faith based environment.Today, it is the donations from many that provide forOldenburg Academy’s rich legacy of providing over 155years of Catholic secondary education here in southeasternIndiana.May our loving God bless each of you for sharing your time,treasure and talents with us so that together we pass on theOA mission!Here at OA our blessings abound. I pause to share mythanksgiving litany with you!• For all of you who make the financial sacrifices to provide avalue based education for your son(s)/daughter(s).• For our generous benefactors who share their financialblessings with us so that OA is viable for future generations;due to all of you we achieved a mile stone and paid off ourdebt as of June 1, 2010! We also exceeded our 2009-2010$165,000 Annual Fund Goal and raised over $238,000!• For members of our Board of Trustees who through theirvolunteer efforts help develop strategic initiatives that aidus in fulfilling our mission.• For all our volunteers who through the gift of their time andtalent help serve the OA community in so many ways. Trulywithout you we wouldn’t be successful.• For our sponsors, the Sisters of St. Francis, who generouslyshare their property and buildings with us at a minimal cost.Did you know that we only pay the sisters $100 a YEAR forrental of the academic, music building and our campus?Did you know that we only cover the cost of utilities for theuse of ICA Hall?• For our students and alums for their Twister spirit anddedication.• For the world of opportunity for us to reach others andshare our mission so that together we can provide theworld with strong value-based leaders.There is much to be thankful for. Let us celebrate this seasonwith a heart full of thanks and gratitude as we continue totrust in an abundant God!Sr. Therese Gillman, OSF, PresidentCLOSE UP - 2

Staff members of the monthSr. Therese Gillman, OSFFamily: I am the fourth oldest of afamily of ten, five girls and five boys.My parents still live in the familyhome in Brookville.Hobbies and interests: Knitting,walking and enjoying God’s creation.Hometown: Brookville, Indiana. Iattended St. Michael’s grade school.What led you to OA: I wanted to giveback to a school that made such alarge impact on my own life.What you enjoy most aboutworking at OA: This is my tenth yearand it is so humbling to watch ouryoung people grow and mature intoyoung adults over the four years. Ourgrads are and will continue to be ourfuture community and world leaders.Anything else you’d like to include:I’ve been a Sister of St. Francis for41 years. I graduated from MarianCollege and received two Mastersfrom Loyola University, Chicago. Theblend of a Franciscan and Jesuiteducation was a perfect fit for me.Mrs. Amy GrillsFamily: Ricky, my husband of 3 yearsHometown: I grew up in Aurora,Indiana and graduated from SouthDearborn High School. I attendedButler University, and remained inIndianapolis for 4 years followingcollege graduation. Ricky and Icurrently reside in Versailles, Indiana.Pets: Molly (dog) and Muffin (cat)Left: Sr. ThereseGillman, OSFRight: Mrs. AmyGrills (sitting), Mrs.Barb Hettesheimer(standing)What I do at OA: I teach Algebra II,Pre-Calculus, and Discrete Math. I alsomoderate both the Student Council andthe Junior Class, which means I am theProm Advisor.What you enjoy most about working atOA: I love the students! I also adore thegroup of faculty with whom I teach, andall other OA employees - I can’t imagineworking with a more wonderful group ofpeople!Mrs. Barb HettesheimerFamily: Bob, Rachel ‘10 and Rebecca ‘13What I do at OA: My title is SpecialProjects and Cafe Manager. I have workedat OA for six years. For four of those yearsI worked in the Advancement Office onvarious fundraisers and currently managethe Lucky Buck, Walkathon, and HollyBruns Memorial Fun Walk/Run programsfor OA as well as manage the Twister Cafe.My passion is coaching. I coach TheTwister Cheer/Dance Competitive Team,The Twister Dance Competitive Team,and the Winter Cheer/Dance Team. Sixyears ago I reintroduced cheerleadingto OA. I started with cheerleaders forbasketball, then moved to a cheer/danceprogram for basketball season. Thenwe created a competitive cheer/danceprogram, which was exciting becausethe girls compete against other squadsin the fall. Our latest accomplishment iscreating a Competitive Dance team thatcompetes in the winter.Anything else you’d like to include:OA has been excellent for my daughters.Board newsThe Board engaged in a retreat thisfall with the goal of being a moreeffective Board that fully supportsthe commitment to OA. Led byDan Ledford, a consultant fromCincinnati and former principal ofMoeller High School, we assessedwho we are as a Board; reviewedthe current strategic plan; anddiscussed the continuity of theOA mission and vision throughsuccession planning. In a follow upsession, our conversations werecentered on ways to focus on thefuture financial viability of theschool and capital projects. Wealso approved goals that will resultin a stronger, more effective andmore engaged Board.Tom Horninger, FinanceCommittee Chair, analyzedthe year end (June 30, 2010)financial statement as well as theoperating performance and cashflow analysis. The year endedin a favorable position. TheMarketing Committee providedan analysis of enrollment historyfrom area elementary schools,future enrollment projectionsand information on area highschools. This information will aidin the recruitment of next year’sfreshmen.At the October meeting, the Boardelected two new members, JoshShenk and Julie Strasemeier. Joshhas a son and daughter at OAand Julie has a daughter at OAand a son who graduated fromOA last year. Sr. Shirley Gerthwas appointed by the Sisters ofSt. Francis. Sr. Shirley is ParishLife Coordinator at St. Maurice,Napoleon. Welcome to all of you!One way to express your thoughtsor concerns is communicatingthrough a Board member. EachBoard member has committed tothe mission of OA and will makesure the appropriate person at OAhandles your issue.Mrs. Melanie Riehle, Board ViceChairperson and SecretaryCLOSE UP - 3

Department of the month: Social StudiesL: Mrs. Charlene Weberding teaches Government, R: Mrs. Deb Whitehair teaches EconomicsThe Oldenburg Academy Social Studies Department is comprised of Mrs.Charlene Weberding, the Department Chair, and Mrs. Deb Whitehair. Mrs.Weberding teaches U.S. History, Government, World History and Psychology/Sociology. Mrs. Whitehair teaches Advanced Placement U.S. History, U.S.History, and Economics.The Social Studies department has been very busy last year and this year. Wehave adopted new textbooks in all Social Studies classes. We also receivedPromethean boards in most classrooms and are learning to incorporate theminto our classes. Our new textbooks came with exciting technology which goesalong with the Promethean boards. Another feature of these new textbooks isthat students can access the text on the internet. AP US History students havebeen discussing reprints of famous paintings from the Picturing America Grant.Admissions newsOA WELCOMES FUTURE STUDENTS:Over the past month, we have had the privilege to welcome over 125 studentsto the OA campus for shadow day visits. If you or someone you know wouldlike to schedule a shadow day visit, please contact Mrs. Annette Hunger at812.934.4440 ext *231 or via email at hunger@oldenburgacademy.org.ADDITIONAL TOUR OPPORTUNITIESFor those unable to attend Open House who would like to schedule a personaltour of the Academy, call the Admissions Office at 812.934.4440 ext. *231.EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS: REGISTER FOR THE PLACEMENT TESTRegister now for the Class of 2015 Placement Test on Saturday, December 11.Registration forms are available at www.oldenburgacademy.org. The exam feeis $15. Please send your check to Oldenburg Academy, c/o Mrs. Annette Hunger,P.O. Box 200, Oldenburg, Indiana 47036.WELCOME BATESVILLE DEANERY SPEECH CONTESTANTSOldenburg Academy is honored to host the annual Batesville Deanery Fifthand Sixth Grade Speech Competition on Saturday, November 6 from 9 am to12 pm. Over 45 students will present speeches in the categories of humorous,serious and duet. We wish the best of luck to all the students and coaches.Come Sail OA2011 Reverse RaffleFebruary 26, 2011!Please note the new date. ReverseRaffle will now be the last Saturdayin February!Each year for OA’s Reverse Raffle(dinner auction), classes cometogether to donate a LIVE auctiongift to the event. All OA parentsshould have received a letter fromtheir class coordinators about whatthat gift will be and the way eachparent can help.Gifts can be returned to the schooloffice or the Advancement Office inthe ICA Hall Annex. (Please includeyour name on each gift.)The Reverse Raffle committeeasks that these gifts be returnedby November 19, 2010 so thecoordinators can have the completedpackage in the Advancement officeby December 17, 2010.Thanks so much for your support ofthis major fundraiser!Senior Class GiftDestination PackageCoordinators: Jean Beischel andMelanie RiehleJunior Class GiftFamily Cruise packageCoordinator: Mary Ellen RippeSophomore Class GiftSizzling Sophomore Grill ItpackageCoordinators: Janet Kirschner andJane SmithFreshman Class GiftWhite Water Rafting tripCoordinator: Mary Ellen RippeQuestions? Call the AdvancementOffice at 812.933.0737 or emaillamping@oldenburgacademy.org.Mrs. Debbie Lamping,Advancement SpecialistCLOSE UP - 4

Guidance newsAnd this is the record, that God hath given to us eternallife, and this life is in his Son. 1 John 5:11PSATThe PSAT was administered to all sophomores and juniors on October 13. We canexpect results in Mid-December. The PSAT is excellent practice for all students toprepare for the SAT. It is also an opportunity for juniors to qualify for the NationalMerit Scholarship!CinderellaThe timeless story of a girl,a prince, and a glass slipperNovember 12 and 137 pm in the OA auditoriumSAT AND ACTJuniors and Seniors who have not yet taken the SAT and/or ACT should sign upimmediately! It is helpful for juniors to take the test at least twice before thebeginning of their senior year. This gives students the opportunity to see howthey perform on the test, and plenty of time to take the test again if they are notsatisfied with their score. Contact Ms. Milne for assistance, or you can go towww.collegeboard.com for registration information.COLLEGE APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR SENIOR PARENTSSeniors have been encouraged to send their applications to their choice collegesbefore Fall Break. I know many Seniors have already applied and receivedacceptance letters. Congratulations!Submitting applications prior to Thanksgiving break is yet another date forwhich to aim. Applications should be completed by students and parentsonline or turned into Ms. Milne for completion and mailing. Much of the collegeapplication process can be completed via Common Application or Docufide.Links to both Common Application and Docufide can be found on the GuidanceDepartment web page. If you have any questions about the college applicationprocess or specific college entrance requirements, please contact Ms. Milne.SCHOLARSHIPSPlease go to the Guidance Department web page for current scholarshipinformation. Ms. Milne updates the Guidance Department information pagesweekly. The OA website is www.oldenburgacademy.org, then click Guidanceto learn more about scholarship search engines, available scholarships, andscholarship deadlines. Information about local scholarships is being distributedto Seniors as it is received. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements,so read carefully! Be mindful of deadlines and plan accordingly.VISITING OLDENBURG ACADEMY IN NOVEMBERNov. 5 - Amy Ruberg, Career and College Consultant, 11 am - 12:15 pm, libraryNov. 8 - Xavier University, 9 am, student loungeNov. 12 - Heather Vaught, Careers in Laboratory Science, 11 am - 12:15 pm, libraryNov. 16 - Cincinnati State, 12:30 pm, student loungeMs. Milne can be reached by phone: 812.934.4440 ext. *229 oremail: mmilne@oldenburgacademy.orgMusic and magic will come to theOldenburg Academy stage when thedrama club presents the fall musical,Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.More than thirty students are workingto bring this classic fairy tale to lifeNovember 12 and 13 at 7:00 pm in theOA auditorium. Come spend a delightfulevening enjoying the timeless story of agirl, a prince and a glass slipper. The showis perfect for all audiences and tickets willbe available at the door on show nights.Adult admission is $7 and student/childadmission is $5.NHS tutoringNational Honor Society tutoringwill be every Monday andWednesday from 3:30 to 4:00pm in room 104 until the endof April. This is open to all St.Louis School and OA students.If you have any questions,contact Mrs. Weberding at812.934.4440 or weberding@oldenburgacademy.org.CLOSE UP - 5

Kay Weber Taylor ‘492010 Distinguished Alumni AwardThe Oldenburg Academy Alumni Association hosted the second annualDistinguished Alumni Award event on Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at Hillcrest Country Clubin Batesville. Mrs. Kay Weber Taylor, class of 1949, was selected as the recipient forthe 2010 Oldenburg Academy Distinguished Alumni Award. Over 90 people were inattendance including her husband, Jeremy, six of her seven children, friends, alumni,OA administrators, and community members from both Batesville and Brookville,her hometown. For Mrs. Taylor community service and volunteer work is more thana hobby, it’s a way of life. She was a part of her children’s PTA, including the positionof president, throughout all of the many moves that Jeremy’s career dictated. Shewas a member of the Board of Trustees at OA from the mid-80s through spring 2010.She continues to serve the parish of St. Michael in Brookville on the Parish Council,as a classroom volunteer in the school, the Red Cross, United Way of Franklin Countyand numerous other clubs and volunteer organizations. She is a regular in lay rolesduring Masses. Kay firmly believes that we should give back for the many blessingswe receive, a message rooted in her Catholic education. She is a wonderful exampleof sharing one’s time, talents and treasures to make the world a better place.The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni award is to recognize outstanding alumni of Oldenburg Academy/ImmaculateConception Academy who have taken their education and Christian values and made significant contributions to their fieldsof endeavor and/or have achieved outstanding accomplishments, honors or recognition on behalf of their communityor country. For information about submitting a nomination please visit www.oldenburgacademy.org/alumni and click on“Distinguished Alumni Award.” Anyone can nominate an alum. Nominations for the 2011 award will be accepted until July8, 2011. The 2011 Award dinner will be held Oct. 7, 2011 in the Batesville/Oldenburg area. Questions? Contact Sarah Lamping,Alumni Relations, at 812.934.4440 ext. *240 or slamping@oldenburgacademy.org.Mrs. Regina Radcliffe Rankin ‘892010-2011Annual Fund DriveAnnual Fund goal: $210,000Gifts and pledges to date: $141,000Double your donation!William and Lana Lamb Miller ‘79have provided a challenge gift,matching dollar for dollar any newgifts and incremental renewed giftsfor the 2010-2011 Annual Fund!Online givingGifts can now be made online atwww.oldenburgacademy.org! Clickon the “giving” tab on the left. Allmajor credit cards are accepted.Gifts can also be mailed to theOldenburg Academy AdvancementOffice, 1 Twister Circle, PO Box 200,Oldenburg, IN 47036.Gifts to the 2010-2011 Annual Fundare accepted until June 30, 2011.Thanks to our donors to date!Lucky Buck winnersOCTOBER 8$100 Friday drawingLuna MungcalGabrielle Mungcal ‘14OCTOBER 1$100 Friday drawingWinner: Paula IngleSold by: Jake Moorman ‘13SEPTEMBER 30$500 monthly drawingWinner: Marie FreySold by: Austin Frey ‘12SEPTEMBER 24$100 Friday drawingWinner: Harold WeilerSold by: Carly Hertel ‘13SEPTEMBER 17$100 Friday drawingWinner: Joyce RickeSold by: Logan Ricke ‘10Newly inductedNHS membersAlex AbramsCharlotte BergmanMeredith BrownBridget BrunsEllen BueningConner CatesJennifer DeCillesAustin FreyMeredith GoodallBailey GrieshopMark HetzerJordan HylandRachel IrrgangGretchen JunkerAnn KuntzTessa LarimerSarah LiermanAshlee MasavageDana MaslarAnthony MoormanRachel SchulteKatherine StrasemeierAmber TeaneyCLOSE UP - 6

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Oldenburg Academyof the Immaculate Conceptionopportunities await... every student, every day!1 Twister Circle, PO Box 200, Oldenburg, Indiana 47036www.oldenburgacademy.org, 812.934.4440Non-ProfitOrganizationUS PostagePAIDOldenburg, INPermit No. 4OA wins girls cross country sectionalchampionship for the first time!This photo was removed to protectour students. We do not post photosof students with their names online.BACK (L-R): Maria Riehle, Bridget Bruns, Ann Kuntz,Jamie Reed, Courtney Unkrich, Ellen Owens, FRONT:Rachel Billingsley, Jackie Unkrich, Liz Siemer, SarahBillingsleyThe Oldenburg AcademyGirls Cross Country teamfinished in first place at theSouth Dearborn SectionalMeet on Tuesday, October 12.With five girls placing in thetop ten, the team finishedwith a score of 24 points,which was ahead of secondplace Batesville, who had 42points.Junior Ann Kuntz wascrowned as the individualsectional champion forthe second consecutiveyear. Kuntz has qualifiedto compete at the IHSAASemi-State in each of herfirst two seasons. Finishingin second place was freshman Sarah Billingsley, junior Bridget Bruns placedfifth, freshman Rachel Billingsley finished sixth, and senior Maria Riehle finishedtenth. In the boys meet, senior Luke Owens finished twelfth and qualified forRegionals as an individual.The sectional championship is the first for the girls cross country program inschool history. Under the direction of longtime head coach Merle Hines, theLady Twisters have qualified for Regionals for 21 consecutive seasons andadvanced to the Semi-State in 12 of those seasons, most recently in 2003.Wrestling to beginits first seasonThe Oldenburg Academy AthleticDepartment is pleased to announcethat it will offer a wrestling programfor the first time this upcomingWinter Season. The team will becoached by head coach Todd Reedand assistant coach Jeff Nolting, bothsuccessful high school wrestlers andexperienced coaches.“I am excited to be a part of OAathletics and to bring wrestling toits winter sports program,” statedhead coach Todd Reed. “2010 will bea foundation year for our athletes.I expect to give them the tools tohelp them improve their skills andgain valuable confidence on andoff the mat.”The team kicks off official practiceson November 1. Practices will beheld in the Holy Family gymnasiumin Oldenburg. In its inaugural season,the team is entered into a numberof tournaments, some at the juniorvarsity level and some at the varsitylevel, and will compete at theFranklin County Sectional.Please feel free to share our “good news” with friends and familyOldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis Oldenburg