June 2013 - Archbishop Hoban High School

School newsClass of 2013 celebratesJune 2013Baseball team makes tripto Columbus to play in Div.II state semifinalMonsignor Dowed awardsSoftball All-starsLast Call: Cheers for theBoostersBrother Ken receptionBrother Bob will celebrate40 years as Holy CrossBrotherBrother Philip Smith retiresLatin students designtshirt to commemorateBrother Joe LeBonStudents immersed inGhanaian culture in trip toWest AfricaCampus Ministry NewsThe senior class packed numerous activities into their lastmonth of high school. Click on the links below to viewhighlights and pictures of the events.Alumni-Senior BreakfastSenior MassClass PictureLetter PaintingPromenadePromCommencementSummer enrichment campin full swingHoban in the newsAndy Udovich,ValedictorianMatthew Onders,SalutatorianRic Sayre 5K raceBridgestone Invitationaltickets to support Hoban

Baseball team makes trip to Columbus to play in Div. II state semifinalHoban beat Cardinal Mooney 14-4 on May 31 to qualify for the Division II state final fourin Columbus. Making their second appearance in the OHSAA Div. II final four in the lastthree years, the Knights lost 5-1 to top-ranked Defiance June 7 at Huntington Park inColumbus. Senior Drew Lakos pitched as Coach Jim Diestel's team ended an eight-gamewin streak. Lakos was relieved by freshman Drew Kline in the seventh.Aaron Cain, Cody Hargett, Drew Lakos and Anthony Osmun represented Hoban in theGreater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame game. The game was played at Canal Park on June12. Graduating seniors from teams in the in the Akron-Summit County area were invitedto play. The game was cosponsored by the Akron Aeros and the City of Akron.Monsignor Dowed award winnersThe highest award given by Hoban, theMonsignor Dowed School SpiritAward singles out students who havemade outstanding contributions of theirtime, effort and talent to the Hobancommunity and to the activities connectedwith the school. Faculty committees selectstudents who have best exemplified theideals of Christian service, leadership andspirit.This year's winners are sophomore KaelaLong, junior Leah Sadinski, senior MarioMicale and freshman Rebecca Weiss.More information HERE.Softball All-starsJunior Kate Boylan and freshman HayleeFisher represented Hoban in an all-stargame at Firestone Stadium on Tuesday,June 11.

Click HERE for details of the game.Last Call: Cheers for the BoostersThe Hoban Boosters Club will host a fundraiser this Friday, June 21, atThirsty Dog Brewing Co. in Akron 6:30-9:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxedevening sampling a variety of beers, feasting on a delicious picnicbuffet, and groovin' to the tunes from Beach Boyz Entertainment. Thenight will also include a Blue & Gold prize raffle, 50/50 drawing and achance to win a private dinner for eight at Thirsty Dog.Just added: Exclusive auction to be held for four tickets to theNotre Dame vs. Temple football game.Proceeds from the $50 per person donation will be used to helpsupport cocurricular activities at Hoban including sports, music, theaterand more. For tickets visit http://www.hobanboosters.org/.Reception for Brother KenTo celebrate his 17 years as president at Hoban, a receptionwas held on June 2 in the Holy Cross Room and the Faradayscience wing. Hors d'ouvres and beverages were served.Hoban's Pantastics steel drum band provided entertainment onthe lawn. To see pictures of the event, click HERE.Brother Bob will celebrate 40 years as Holy Cross BrotherBrother Bob Livernois, associate principal at Hoban, and elevenmembers of the MidwestProvince of the Congregation of Holy Crosswill celebrate jubilees of religious profession June 22. A liturgy atSacred Heart Basilica on the campus of the University of NotreDame will be followed by a banquet at the North Dining Hall.Brother Bob will mark his 40th anniversary of first vows. Among thejubilarians are several who have previously served at Hoban,including Brother Robert Kelly (60 years), and Brothers DonaldMorgan and Henry Skitzki (50 years each).Brother Philip Smith retiresAfter 45 years in education, six of those at Hoban in the English andFine Arts Departments, Brother Philip Smith has announced hisretirement from secondary education. "This is a decision that I havenot wanted to confront because of my love for Hoban and itsstudents," said Brother Phil. He plans to spend some time at NotreDame this summer and then teach English at Holy Cross College in

the future.Latin students design T- shirt to commemorate Brother Joe LeBonLatin III-IV students Ashley Dearing and Elise Salada-Hazlett have collaborated with artist Maddie Beban tocreate a T-shirt in honor of Brother Joe. The Latin classeswanted to commemorate Brother Joe's 48 years ofteaching at Hoban. On the front of the shirt is a renditionof his face and on the back written in Latin is "I Came, ISaw, I Conquered Latin." During his 48 years at Hoban,Brother Joe has taught other subjects besides Latinincluding journalism, French, math, computerprogramming, yearbook and religion. He also served asthe adviser to the school newspaper for 20 years.Brother Joe will remain at Hoban as webmaster but hasturned his Latin classes over to the new teacher, Mrs.Christine Hahn.Students immersed in Ghanaian culture in trip to West AfricaNine Hoban students returned from theirtravels to Cape Coast, Ghana, on June 16.The 10-day trip was part of the internationalimmersion program sponsored by Hoban'soffice of service and outreach. The groupexperienced life in Ghana and spent time withthe Holy Cross community in the region.Students visited local schools and took part inclass with the Ghanaian students, both inteaching and learning about Ghana. Theyvisited the Holy Cross Skill Centre, wheremoney raised from the annual talent showgoes, and visited significant social and culturallandmarks important to the history of the country. Participants were Claudia Behrens,Shannon O'Brien, Sierra Radik, Madison Petit, Elizabeth Miller, Gabby O'Neill, NateHorning, Tim Brennan and Ben Easton. Chaperones were teachers Jason Dzik and ZachFeador.Easton's life-changing Ghana experienceIn a letter thanking Mr. Horinger, Director of Service and Outreach, senior Ben Eastonwrote of his life changing experiences. "After returning home, I came to the quick yetprofound realization that the experience I shared in the midst of such a rich andwelcoming culture was one that impacted me in an unforgettable manner. Not only didthe Ghanaians accept us warmly into their community, but they also displayed for us thata simple lifestyle that places more emphasis on who is in one's life rather than what is inone's life is the best way to truly live happily."Easton appreciated witnessing the everyday life of the Ghanaian people. "Though many ofthe things I saw disillusioned me to the suffering and pain that people endure each day,this disillusionment increased my awareness of the desperate aid that countless men,

women and children in third world countries need. And though a part of me died inwitnessing several of the sights I saw, a new part of me, one of greater awareness andcompassion, was born anew."After experiencing a full immersion into Ghanaian culture,I found that for all I had learned about African way of lifeand customs, I had learned just as much about myself andmy life. I now know that the material pleasures inAmerican culture are so short-minded and insignificantwhen compared to the authentic and loving relationshipsthat I was blessed with while in Ghana, and though I amnow gone, they still resonate in me in what I believe to bea lasting and heart-warming way," Easton said.Click HERE to see pictures of the students' life changingexperiences.Campus Ministry NewsJAM kicks off its 14th year this summer during the weeks of June 24-27 and July1-3. Over 220 students and over 500 total members of the Hoban communitywill participate this year working at over 10 area service agencies. Their work thissummer covers a wide range of jobs, including working with youth and youngadults who are differently-abled, a summer camp for children of migrant farmworkers, gardening projects at housing centers for the formerly homeless andthose recovering from addictions, and various other programs working with theyouth and disadvantaged in Akron. Please keep the students and volunteers inyour prayers leading up to these weeks of service.In response to the devastating storms that blew through Oklahoma earlier in thesummer, our students and other members of the Hoban community stepped upto help in the recovery. Together we raised $3,700 to assist in the process. Themoney will be donated to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.They have a tornado disaster relief fund set up to help in providing counseling,emergency assistance and long term case management for the communitymembers. Your prayers and support during this time are appreciated.Summer enrichment camp in full swingThe Advantage Knights Summer Enrichment Camp began June10. Seventh- and eighth-graders from 18 local elementary andmiddle schools are attending. Students take four classes eachweek. Week One included drama, percussion, culinary arts and acrime scene investigation using Hoban's biology lab. Week Twoincludes astronomy, ceramics, iPad technology and creativewriting. Classes met daily for 10 days from 8:30 to noon.Hobanteachers were assisted by current Hoban students in theclassroom. The enrichment camp provides an enjoyable academicexperience that showcases some of the opportunities available tostudents who choose to attend Hoban.Hoban in the News...Hoban had a busy month in the news. Click on the links below to seestories from the Akron Beacon Journal and local newspapers.Baseball:Hoban heads to regional baseball bracket with desired

defenseDivision II district baseball final/Archbishop Hoban 8,Tallmadge 1: Knights click to advance to regionalHoban graduates excel while 'Serving Wholeheartedly'Jewell Cardwell: Hoban alum walking in tornado victims' shoesGAR Foundation awards over $1.6 million to area nonprofitsABJ Star Student: Andrew UdovichABJ Honorable Mention Star Student: Matthew OndersRic Sayre 5K Run/WalkSayre, a 1971 graduate, was a nationally renowned runner, best knownfor his ability to compete at the elite level at numerous marathons. Hedied in 2011. The second annual Ric Sayre 5k Run/Walk will be held atHoban on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at 9 a.m. All are invited toparticipate. Participants will receive a Sport-Tek running shirt, prizes,post-race food and entertainment. The 3.1 mile run/walk goes through ascenic route of Hoban's campus. The race will begin and end atthe Wartko Family Pavilion. The course is a challenge, but one that wouldmake Ric Sayre proud. Entrance fees benefit the school and participationhonors Ric Sayre, a true Hoban Knight and running legend.For a PDF of the registration form for the 2013 Ric Sayre 5kRun/Walk, click HERE.For a link to online registration for the 2013 Ric Sayre 5kRun/Walk, click HERE.For an aerial view of the course, click HERE.For a list of the 2012 finishers, click HERE.Click HERE to link to the Facebook page "In Memory of Ric Sayre."Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Sara Stone at 330.773.8620 ext. 261 orstones@hoban.org."Spectator" Sponsorship: Includes name/logo on the official race shirt and onefree shirt."Runner" Sponsorship: Includes name/logo on the official race shirt, one freeregistration and one free shirt."Sprinter" Sponsorship: Includes name/logo on the official race shirt, one freeregistration and two free shirts.Thanks to everyone who sponsored, volunteered, supported or participated in last year'srace. The overall top male winner was Ryan Spear with a time of 18:59, and the topwoman was Jennie Kormanick with a time of 19:58. We look forward to seeing youon Sept. 14.

Bridgestone Invitational tickets bought online will support HobanThose planning to go to the Bridgestone Invitational World GolfChampionships this July 31-Aug. 4 can buy tickets at a discountand support Hoban at the same time. Use the information andwebsite provided in the link below and 75 percent of the netproceeds will go directly to Hoban. The other 25 percent will goto The First Tee, a charity that provides young people of allbackgrounds an opportunity to develop life-enhancing values suchas confidence, perseverance and judgment through golf andcharacter education. Go to http://www.buytfc.com/ and click on "Buy Tickets" in theleft-hand column. Use code BIRDIE13 in the password block to access this opportunity.Click HERE to download the PDF.