Lent - A Time of Reflection - Owensboro Catholic Schools
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OCHS Academic LetterAwardsThe Academic Letter Mass and Breakfast was heldto honor those students who earned an academicletter. To earn an academic letter a student mustmeet one <strong>of</strong> the following 3 criteria:1. The student’s GPA for the entire precedingschool year must have been a 3.6 or higher.2. The student must have been a member <strong>of</strong> theOCHS Academic Team and participated in atleast 50% <strong>of</strong> all matches during the precedingyear.3. The student must have been a participant in anacademic oriented competition (such as the SweetSixteen Showcase or the Governor’s Cup) andwon first, second, or third place on at least theregional level during the preceding year.Congratulations on your dedication and hard work.Using your God-given talents to the best <strong>of</strong> yourabilities is a wonderful example to our community.Congratulations to the following students:Seniors: Class <strong>of</strong> 2007Meagan Aull, Michelle Beyke, Eric Biscopink,MaryAnne Bowlds, Emily Brown, CameronCarrico, Alex Castlen, Casey Caton, Aaron Cecil,Austin Clark, Nikki Douglas, Casey Edge, BrandonElder, Natalie Elliott, Alex Fenwick, HannahFlaherty, Tyler Frey, Margaret Gray, BenjaminHartz, Brittany Hayden, Melissa Hayden, ElauraHoesli, Kaitlyn H<strong>of</strong>er, Neil Holland, Sara Johnson,Amanda Jones, Jared Kaelin, Kimberly Kauffeld,Gretchen Koett, Lyndsey Lewis, Brittany Mattingly,Nicholas Norcia, Destiny Payne, Robbi Payne,Courtney Pennington, Adam Powers , PatrickPowers, Lydia Priar, Olivia Randolph, Carissa Ray,Charles Riccio, Calvin Riney, Tony Riney, NicholasSearcy, Brittany Stark, Blake Sterling, Wesley Taul,Christopher Tharp, Ben Thompson, KathleenThompson, David Wathen, Matthew Wills, MeganZoglmannJuniors: Class <strong>of</strong> 2008William Blanford, Paul Boone, Kevin Brown, KevinBuntin, Theresa Castlen, Christina Clary, DavidDooper, Ryan Duffy, Brandon Etienne, ElizabethFenwick, Megan Graham, David Gruenewald,Lauren Hagan, Taylor Hamilton, Blake Hayden,Katie Hayden, Jacob Kamuf, Kaitlyn Lewis, ChasLilly, Kyle Mattingly, Emily McCarty, SerenaOsborne, William Polio, Christopher Pope,Lucas Porter, John Powers, Christopher Riccio,Bridgett Schrecker, Annie Schultz, Blake Searcy,Lauren Sharp, Nicholas Simmons, Zachary Smith,Christopher Terry, Lee Ann Wells, Dylan WilsonSophomores: Class <strong>of</strong> 2009Kristin Bivins, Katelyn Blanford, Paul Brown,Chelsea Campbell, Ryan Carmon, Stuart Castlen,Melissa Cecil, Adam Clark, Kelci Drury, HannahGerteisen, Maggie Glaser, Jessica Goetz, DavidHardy, Adam Haynes, Audrey Kaelin, Ryan Knott,John Lanham, Jacqueline Lee, Peter Lovekamp,Miranda Mahoney, Chelsea McFarland, KatieMillay, Kristin Miller, Jordyn Moseley, MeredithMullican, Adam Reynolds, Michael Ringlein, AlSmith, Jeffrey Spurlock, Katlyn Taliaferro, TarynThompson, Alex Tignor, Haley Valentine, ChrisWard, Kristen Wathen, Collin Whitehouse, ParkerWhitehouseOCS Utilizing Various Media OutletsThe <strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong><strong>Schools</strong> has expanded its use<strong>of</strong> media to let our families andthe general public know whatwe are about. In addition tonewspapers, church bulletins,and the website, OCS hasused television, radio, andbillboards to highlight oursuccesses.Recently, Mr. Scott Lowe,OCHS Head Counselor, andMegan Aull, an OCHS senior, appeared on Around <strong>Owensboro</strong>, a local news show hosted by Jerry Birgeon <strong>Time</strong> Warner Cable channel 8. Mr. Lowe and Megan promoted the Aces Expo and invited all familiesinterested in OCHS to attend.During <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Week, Mr. Ken Rasp, OCS Director, was interviewed on the show about thevarious activities being held at the school sites and to invite everyone to the Celebration <strong>of</strong> Faith massbeing held at the Sportscenter that week. Mr. Rasp was also interviewed on Channel 51 Magazine. Itaired on <strong>Time</strong> Warner Channel 51 in September and October.Cameron Carrico, an OCHS senior, was interviewed for the November edition <strong>of</strong> Sports Showcase.Cameron is Kentucky’s Mr. Golf and placed 2nd in the State.We have further reached families through various radio spots, used to highlight accomplishments andpromote events. Thank you to the following students for recording various radio spots:Brittany Mattingly for recording a radio spot to promote the Aces ExpoBrittany Stark, daughter <strong>of</strong> Scott and Christina Lowe, is a member <strong>of</strong> Precious Blood parish.Jenna Riney, daughter <strong>of</strong> Keith Riney, is a member <strong>of</strong> St. Alphonsus parish.Aubrey Clark, daughter <strong>of</strong> Kenneth and Caroline Clark, is a member <strong>of</strong> St. Pius X parish.Lyndsey Whitehouse, daughter <strong>of</strong> Richard and Lori Whitehouse, is a member <strong>of</strong> Blessed MotherParish.Chase Carrico, son <strong>of</strong> Kevin and Deborah Carrico, is a member <strong>of</strong> Blessed Mother Parish.Lindsey Whitehouse and Rachel Aull were interviewed on WIMM in September about the ‘Sisters inFaith’ group at OCMS. Sister Frances Teresa from the Caramel Home interviewed them about how thegroup provides support to one another and volunteers at various activities.The SCRUBS group from OCHS promoted the Great American Smoke Out with a live broadcast onWBKR on November 16th. The group encouraged others to quit smoking or to assist a smoker to quitsmoking. The group has several sign-ups at local businesses to ‘quit cold turkey.’ The group drew namesfrom these sign ups for turkeys on the live broadcast.In addition, a new radio show, Aces Accolades, has begun to air on WIMM, the local <strong>Catholic</strong> radiostation, 107.7. The show airs on Wednesdays and Sundays at 3:30. The show is designed to reportaccomplishments and upcoming events. The show also includes an interview covering a wide range <strong>of</strong>topics. Most recently, the show has included interviews with Mr. Mark Woodward from OCMS aboutthe March for Life trip, with Matthew Jacobs from OCMS after the group returned from the March forLife, and Mrs. Ann Flaherty from OCHS about the National Merit Program.The new OCS promotional DVD has been mailed out. The video is an opportunity for families tovisually see and hear what OCS has to <strong>of</strong>fer students and families. Students and parent testimonials arefeatured throughout the video. The new OCS promotional video airs periodically on OCTV, Channel51 on <strong>Time</strong> Warner Cable.Mr. Scott Lowe, head guidance counselor at OCHS, was featured in the Messenger-Inquirer column'Teachable Moments' describing how his interest in teaching was fostered through mentors and othereducators.You may have also noticed the series <strong>of</strong> billboards around <strong>Owensboro</strong>. The billboards were eyecatchingto bring attention to the <strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> leading up to pre-registration.Our goal is to keep OCS on the top <strong>of</strong> families' minds!OCS Financial Aid Forms and Pre-Registration Forms Mailed OutOCS has recently mailed out the financial aid forms for the 2007-2008 school year. Any family interested inenrolling their child is encouraged to fill out the financial aid forms. If you are interested in receiving theseforms, and did not receive one in the mail, please contact the central <strong>of</strong>fice at 686-8896.Pre-registration forms have been mailed out. If you didn’t receive a pre-registration form, please contactthe Central Office at 686-8896 or stop by any <strong>of</strong> our school sites.2 • www.owensborocatholic.org
<strong>Owensboro</strong> Youth Hall <strong>of</strong> FameCongratulations to the following OCS students for being inducted into the <strong>Owensboro</strong> Youth Hall <strong>of</strong>Fame.Brittany Stark, daughter <strong>of</strong> Scott and ChristinaLowe, was inducted into the <strong>Owensboro</strong> Youth Hall<strong>of</strong> Fame in the category <strong>of</strong> Courage. Brittany, a seniorat OCHS, is a member <strong>of</strong> Precious Blood parish.OCMS Students AttendMarch for Life inWashington D.C.The OCHS bus left the parking lot early morning inJanuary with OCMS students from the Fellowship <strong>of</strong> ChristianAthletes group and 4 adult chaperones heading towardsWashington D.C. to attend the March for Life. After a longtrip, they finally reached their destination. The group stayedat an old seminary building and were hosted by a family fromthe D.C. area. They took a day to visit historical sites whichincluded several monuments, the White House, ArlingtonCemetery, and the Holocaust museum.The students, along with a huge, countless crowd,participated in a March for Life towards the Capital protestingthe Supreme Court decision Roe v Wade, legalizing abortion.The students participated in service projects in order to beable to make the trip. The group cleaned up a small cemeterylocated near OCMS. They were also required to make anentry into the national competition for life by writing an essayor a poem. The events were an excellent way for the studentsto further respect all life.Lindsey Whitehouse, daughter <strong>of</strong> Richard andLori Whitehouse, was inducted into the <strong>Owensboro</strong>Youth Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame in the category <strong>of</strong> CommunityService. Lindsey, an 8th grader at OCMS, is amember <strong>of</strong> Blessed Mother parish.<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> Week: The Good News inEducationThe <strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Schools</strong> joined <strong>Catholic</strong>schools across the nation to celebrate <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>:The Good News in Education. The highlight <strong>of</strong> theweek was the gathering <strong>of</strong> all OCS students for aCelebration <strong>of</strong> Faith mass, with Bishop McRaith asthe celebrant and the parish priests joining us as well.Bishop McRatih reminded us to proclaim the goodnews <strong>of</strong> our schools to others and encourage themto join us.The Diocesan Spelling Bee was held on Monday,January 29th at Holy Name School. Congratulationsto Ann-Claude Rakotoniaina, an OCMS 8th grader, on winning the Diocesan Spelling Bee for the MiddleSchool grade level.Congratulations to Chase Carrico, an OCS 6th grader, who placed 2nd in the Diocesan Spelling Bee forthe elementary grade level.The schools also had a Student Appreciation Day, which included special treats and a non-uniform day. Aluncheon was held at each <strong>of</strong> the school sites for Teacher Appreciation Day.<strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> SchoolBoard MembersVoting MembersJeff Fenwick, ChairpersonBlessed MotherMel Windle, Vice-ChairpersonSt. StephenChris Settles, SecretarySt. Peter <strong>of</strong> AlcantaraLaura Naviaux, TreasurerSt. Pius XRev. John Vaughan, Priest PastorRev. Carl McCarthy, Priest RepresentativeBob/Lisa KnottSt. ElizabethJane KamufSt. Mary MagdaleneDavid McNultyImmaculateApril MitchellSt. AugustineBrent HamiltonOur Lady <strong>of</strong> LourdesKaren BickettSt. MartinKaren DanhauerSts. Joseph and PaulJoe CecilPrecious BloodHarold MurphySt. AlphonsusJanice TaulSt. AnthonyNon-Voting Members:Bishop John J. McRaithJim MattinglySuperintendentKen RaspDirectorKeith OsborneDirector <strong>of</strong> Marketing/AdvancementHarold StaplesPrincipal, <strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> High SchoolJim DuffyPrincipal, <strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> Middle SchoolTracy ConkrightPrincipal, <strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> Elementary4-6 CampusLori WhitehousePrincipal, <strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> ElementaryK-3 CampusMary Hilda McFarlandOCHS Teacher RepresentativeMargie Ebelhar & Bart RhodesOCMS Teacher RepresentativesJamie Bittel & Susie AlveyElementary School Representativeswww.owensborocatholic.org • 3
Alumni News1950'SFR. JAMES F WATHEN, O.S.J. ’50 died in Evansville,IN on November 7, 2006 <strong>of</strong> lymphatic leukemia. Fathertaught at OCHS from 1958 to 1965NANCY L CLEMENTS HOWARD ’51 died December 15,2006 in Columbia, ILL.BEATRICE LENNOX ’52 cooks for Father Bradley at thePitino Shelter the third Saturday <strong>of</strong> each month. Bea’sshift workers are fondly known as Bea and Friendsat the Soup Kitchen. Bea was one <strong>of</strong> the founders <strong>of</strong>Hospice in <strong>Owensboro</strong> and is currently on the Board.MARGARET STANLEY ’59 died December 25, 2006 ather home in Conroe, Texas.1960'SCHARLES M CROWE ’61 died December 18, 2006 atthe <strong>Owensboro</strong> Medical Health SystemELIZABETH FIELD ’63 is married to James A. Corrand they have moved from Nebraska to Pennsylvania.Elizabeth is the first Director <strong>of</strong> Religious Education atOur Lady <strong>of</strong> Guadalupe Parish in Lahaska, PA. Jamesis the Director <strong>of</strong> the Respect Life Office with theArchdiocese <strong>of</strong> Philadelphia.ROSEMARY GALLOWAY HAGAN ’67 died December11, 2006 at the <strong>Owensboro</strong> Medical Health System.DR. WILLIAM M O’BRYAN ’69 recently passed hisrecertification board exam in critical care medicine. Heis the medical director <strong>of</strong> the intensive care unit at the<strong>Owensboro</strong> Medical Health System. Bill is also boardcertified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine.He also practices sleep medicine with PulmonaryAssociates <strong>of</strong> <strong>Owensboro</strong>.1970'SDEBORAH ANN TERRY ’72 died Sunday, November 26,2006 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville.1980'SDIANA KAY QUALLS ’80 died December 3, 2006 atWest Park Nursing Home in Evansville, IN.LT. COL. RICHARD and Mrs. MOUNTAIN ’83 announcethe birth <strong>of</strong> their daughter Mary Collette on September3, 2006 in Niceville, FL.MICHAEL ALEXANDER ’86 and his wife Kim wereblessed with the birth <strong>of</strong> a son named Jonathan PaulAlexander on November 12, 2006. Jonathan joins bigsister Morgan Lynn who is 12 and big brother BrandonMichael who is 8.SHELLY RENEE MURPHY ’88 graduated from WesternKentucky University on December 16, 2006 with aMaster’s in Business Administration. She has beenaccepted in WKU’s chapter <strong>of</strong> the Gamma Beta PhiHonor Society, a national collegiate honor and serviceorganization. Shelly resides in <strong>Owensboro</strong> and isemployed at Texas Gas Transmission as a SourcingSpecialist.JOE TOWERY ’89 and his wife CHRISTAL SIMONTOWERY ’90 announce the adoption <strong>of</strong> their sonStephen Owen-Neill Towery born in Kazakhstan. Owenjoins big sister Cassidy who is 4 years old.1990'SDANIELLE WILSON ’99 graduated May 13, 2006 fromFlorida Coastal School <strong>of</strong> Law in Jacksonville, FL Shewas recognized for her leadership and membership in6 • www.owensborocatholic.orgthe Honors Organization <strong>of</strong> ProBono after completing125 or more hours in community service. Daniellemarried Alex Barr ’95 on September 23, 2006 at St.Anthony’s <strong>Catholic</strong> Church. They reside in Jacksonville,FL.TORI DuVALL ’99 and JAKE MARTIN ’99 marriedOctober 14, 2006 at St. Stephen Cathedral in<strong>Owensboro</strong>.ANGIE M MURPHY ’98 married Kyle T Rice onSeptember 9, 2006 at Blessed Mother <strong>Catholic</strong> Church.Angie and Kyle are living in <strong>Owensboro</strong>, KY.PAUL DAVID ’97 and KRISTEN COOMES HAYDEN’99 announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their son, Parker DavidHayden on December 29, 2006 at St. Vincent’s Hospital,Birmingham, AL.MICHELLE RHODES ’96 married John Calhoun, Jr. July8, 2006 at St. Sebastian <strong>Catholic</strong> Church in Calhoun, KY.The couple is living in <strong>Owensboro</strong>.KARISSA RITER ’95 and her husband, Jeremy,announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their son, Todd Wayne on June21, 2006.SUZANNE STORY ’94 has been promoted to theposition <strong>of</strong> assistant vice president and branch manager<strong>of</strong> the Frederica Street branch <strong>of</strong> South Central Bank.SUSAN MONTALVO-GESSER ’94 has joined the lawfirm <strong>of</strong> Sullivan, Mountjoy, Stainback & Miller PSC asan associate. Susan will practice in the civil litigationsection <strong>of</strong> the law firm and will concentrate in familybasedand employment-based immigration.VALERIE DAVIS WILLIAMS ‘93 is presently theyoungest special ed diagnostician for Fayette Countyafter receiving her masters from UK. Husband Greg isthe principal <strong>of</strong> James David Allen Elementary Schoolin Lexington. They are the parents <strong>of</strong> Ella who is 3years old.CHRISTOPHER MISCHEL ’93 and his wife, Mara, wantto make the announcement <strong>of</strong> the birth <strong>of</strong> their son,Coleman Christopher, on May 24, 2006 at St. JosephEast Hospital in Lexington, KYTAMMY MOODY ’93 married Andy Cash on October 21,2006 at Green Turtle Bay, Grand Rivers.BRANDI HUNTER HAYDEN ’93 and MATT HAYDEN’92 welcomed their second child, Evelyn Rose, on May10, 2006.KELLY WARD WISEMAN ’92 and her husband, Chris,announce the birth <strong>of</strong> their first child, a daughter, PaceKari, on June 7, 2006.SUSAN FORD VAN BUSKIRK ’90 announces the arrival<strong>of</strong> her son, Haristan Cash. Haristan joins his olderbrother Cooper.2000'SMICHAEL ANTHONY BELL ’04 married Ashley MarieConkright on September 22, 2006 at Blessed Mother<strong>Catholic</strong> Church.LAUREN MICHELLE LEWIS ’03 married Jeremy ScottCoomes on December 17, 2005 at Blessed Mother<strong>Catholic</strong> Church. The couple reside in <strong>Owensboro</strong>.AIR FORCE AIRMAN 1ST CLASS MICHAEL T MARSH’02 has graduated from basic military training atLackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.LINDSAY CAMPBELL ’02 married Timothy Payne June17, 2006 at St Stephen Cathedral in <strong>Owensboro</strong>.MICHAEL WATHEN ’01 was accepted into the NationalScholars Honors Society in the summer <strong>of</strong> 2006 andgraduated in December <strong>of</strong> 2006 from Murray StateUniversity with a Masters in Business Administration.KARI ANNE MULLIGAN ’01 recently passed her boardexam as a registered dietician. She is a 2006 graduate<strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> Kentucky with a bachelor’s degreein dietetics, nutrition and food science. Kari is a clinicaldietician at Norton Audubon Heart Institute.MICHAEL WATHEN ’00 graduated from Murray StateUniversity in December, 2006 with his Masters <strong>of</strong>Science Degree in Business Administration. He hasjoined AmSurg <strong>of</strong> Nashville, TN as a Staff Accountant.AmSurg was founded in 1992 to develop, acquireand manage single specialty ASCs in partnership withsurgical and other group physician practices.ADAM LEE CAMPBELL ’00 graduated in December<strong>of</strong> 2006 from Bellarmine University with a DoctorateDegree in Physical Therapy. He has accepted a job atthe Medical Hospital <strong>of</strong> Bowling Green, KY.KATIE BITTEL ’00 married Kevin Goins on November18, 2006 at St. Martin’s <strong>Catholic</strong> Church.LANCE OSBORNE ’00 and SARAH DANHAUER ’02were married September 2, 2006 at Precious Blood<strong>Catholic</strong> Church. Lance works for nationally syndicatedradio host Dave Ramsey and Sarah is a RegisteredNurse at Vanderbilt University Hospital. The couple livesin Nashville, TN.MARY RACHAEL WATHEN ’00 married Michael ThomasO’Herron on December 30, 2006 at the Immaculate<strong>Catholic</strong> Church in <strong>Owensboro</strong>. The couple is residingin Delaplane, VA.OCS AlumniDo you know <strong>of</strong> alumni who dointeresting things?Perhaps you have information toshare about yourself, your family orfriends.Send your alumni news to:Sharon Coomes, AdvancementAssistant, <strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong><strong>Schools</strong>or email to sharon.coomes@owensborocatholic.org
Continued: Athletic HighlightsContinued: Kindergartenrunners in this race.Daniel Fulkerson represented <strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> inthe Elementary run.Ellen Wright Wins NationalJunior Equitation ChampionEllen Wright won the UPHA Junior National EquitationFinals which means that she is the number one inthe age group <strong>of</strong> 13 & under rider in the nation in herdiscipline and age group. Her title is National JuniorEquitation Champion. Ellen, the daughter <strong>of</strong> Bill andShannon Wright, is a member <strong>of</strong> St. Stephen parish.Congratulations Ellen!OCHS Volleyball PlayersNamed Academic All-StateCongratulations to the following OCHS volleyballplayers named Academic All-State.First Team: Olivia Osborne, Katie Millay, MeganYeckering, Chelsea McFarland, Katelyn Blanford, RachelMattingly, Rene Howard, Erica Hamilton, Taylor Edge,Alexandria Lynn, Hannah Zingg, Kathryn DuekerHonorable Mention: Kristen McCubbins, DestinyPayne, Elaura Hoesli, Nikki Douglas, Candice Hermann,Lauren Hagan, Megan Graham, Brittany Woodall,Reina Hamilton, Connie Strong, Hannah Martin, KristenEnglert, Olivia Hardesty, Rachel Lanham, Jessica Booth,Hayden IveyStewart Ijames: M-I Athlete <strong>of</strong>the WeekCongratulations to Stewart Ijames for being named aMessenger-Inquirer Athlete <strong>of</strong> the Week. Stewart washonored for his outstanding play in the Football AcesDistrict win over Glasgow.Jessica Adkins Named M-IAthlete <strong>of</strong> the WeekCongratulations to Jessica Adkins, from the Lady AcesBasketball Team, on being named Messenger-InquirerAthlete <strong>of</strong> the Week on December 21st. Jessica scored24 points in an overtime win 52-50 over Apollo.Aces and Lady Aces BasketballTeams Claim All A RegionalTitleThe Lady Aces Basketball Team defeated Trinity toclaim the 3rd Region All A Title.Congratulations to Kimmie Kauffeld, Natalie Elliottand Rachel Greenwell for being named to the AllTournament team.Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team onwinning the All A Regional TitleCongratulations to the following for being name to theAll Tournament Team: Will Higdon, Blake Sterling andAdam Weafer.Both the boys and girls teams fell in the first round <strong>of</strong>the All A State Tournament8th Grade Girls BasketballCapture Diocesan TitleCongratulations to the 8th grade girls basketball teamon their diocesan championship.Which students qualify to be placed in theTransition Kindergarten Class?First priority for placement goes to those studentswho have already had a year <strong>of</strong> Kindergarten andneed this transition year before going on to 1st grade.After those students are placed:• Students recommended by Pre-School Teacherswho are already reading and socially ready tohandle an accelerated curriculum and,• Students who score well on the ReadinessAssessment Quiz filled out by the Pre-SchoolTeacher. The Readiness Assessment Quiz isavailable online at the Elementary K-3 Site orwe suggest calling the Elementary K-3 Campusat 684-7583 to have one mailed to you.Transition Kindergarten is a gift <strong>of</strong> time forchildren. It is a year for them to bridge the gapemotionally and socially. Ultimately, TransitionKindergarten gives children the benefit <strong>of</strong> timeto mature and become much more confidentacademically, socially, and emotionally, while stillchallenging them. We are excited with the success<strong>of</strong> this program and proud to <strong>of</strong>fer it again for the2007-2008 school year.OCMS ChristmasPlay: Charlie BrownChristmasThe Drama Club at OCMS hosted a production<strong>of</strong> Charlie Brown Christmas this past Christmasseason. It was an opportunity for the students toexplore drama and to try out their acting skills. Theplay was a hit and the students enjoyed workingtogether in all aspects <strong>of</strong> the production, dressrehearsals, makeup, backstage and stage managers.Boys Cross Country Team Win Back toBack State TitlesCongratulations to the Boys CrossCountry team on their second straight StateChampionship. The team and Coach ScottLowe took nothing for granted in this win."It's our goal to win the State Title and wekeep training to better ourselves throughout theseason," said Coach Lowe. In addition, WilliePolio finished 2nd place in the state and BenThompson finished 14th in the state.Members <strong>of</strong> the Boys Cross Country teamare Willie Polio, Ben Thompson, Blake Searcy,Matt Wills, Nick Searcy, Stuart Castlen, ChrisPope, Adam Goedde, Wes Taul, Paul Brown,John Lanham, Jared Kaelin, Corey O’Nan, KyleMattingly, David Dooper, Andrew McCarthy,and Chris Terry. Scott Lowe is the head coach.Congratulations to the following for beingnamed to the All-State Class 2A Boys TeamFirst Team All-State: Willie Polio and BenThompsonSecond Team All-State: Blake SearcyHonorable Mention All-State: Chris PopeCoach <strong>of</strong> the Year: Scott LoweAll State Team: Super Team: Willie PolioArea 2 Varsity TeamsRunner <strong>of</strong> the Year: Willie PolioArea 2 Team: Willie Polio and BenThompsonArea 2 Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year: Scott LoweCongratulations to the following Boys CrossCountry team members who were namedAcademic All State.Willie PolioBen ThompsonHonorable MentionChris PopeBlake Searcywww.owensborocatholic.org • 7
<strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Schools</strong>Advancement Office1524 West Parrish Avenue<strong>Owensboro</strong>, Kentucky 42301270-686-8896NONPROFITU.S. POSTAGEPAIDOWENSBORO,KY.42301PERMIT NO. 74Address Service RequestedFamily, Church, and Community<strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Schools</strong><strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> ElementaryK-3 Campus4-6 CampusGrades 7 - 8<strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> Middle SchoolGrades 9 - 12<strong>Owensboro</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> High SchoolParishesBlessed MotherBlessed SacramentImmaculateOur Lady <strong>of</strong> LourdesPrecious BloodSt. AlphonsusSt. AnthonySt. AugustineSt. ElizabethSts. Joseph & PaulSt. MartinSt. Mary MagdaleneSt. Peter <strong>of</strong> AlcantaraSt. Pius TenthSt. Stephen CathedralPriest PastorRev. John VaughanPriest RepresentativeRev. Carl McCarthyDirector <strong>of</strong> OCSMr. Ken RaspDirector <strong>of</strong> Marketing/AdvancementMr. Keith OsborneOCHS Students Inducted into National HonorSocietyCongratulations to the following studentswho were inducted in the OCHS NationalHonor Society in November.Luke Aull, Will Blanford, Kevin Brown,Kevin Buntin, Theresa Castlen, ChristinaClary, David Dooper, Alexis Edge, BrandonEtienne, Elizabeth Fenwick, Rachel Franey,Megan Graham, David Gruenewald,Lauren Hagan, Taylor Hamilton, MaryHardesty, Blake Hayden, Lauren Hayden,Kaitlyn Lewis, Chas Lilly, James Lim, KyleMattingly, Emily McCarty, Jena McCarty,Corey O'Nan, Olivia Osborne, Serena Osborne, Destiny Payne, Willie Polio, Chris Pope, Lucas Porter,Chris Riccio, Annie Schultz, Lauren Sharp, Zach Smith, Chris Terry, Chris Tharp, Dylan Wilson, BrittanyWoodall.OCHS 2007 Class Reunion ScheduleCLASS OF 1957 – September 7-8, 2007. Call Marge Hamilton Ashworth 270-683-8247 or Mort Murphy270-684-3434Class <strong>of</strong> 1962 – No informationClass <strong>of</strong> 1967 – June 22-23, 2007 at Brescia Laurels (Frederica & 7th Street)Call Nancy Evans 270-926-6106Class <strong>of</strong> 1972 – No informationClass <strong>of</strong> 1977 – No informationClass <strong>of</strong> 1982 – Plans in progress. Call Lenny Norcia 270-683-1475Class <strong>of</strong> 1987 – August 31 - September 1, 2007 Call Phil Riney 270-993-7445Class <strong>of</strong> 1992 – June 23, 2007 at Executive Inn. Call Julia Wurth 270-685-4506Class <strong>of</strong> 1997 – Plans in progress. Call Mitchell Sims 270-689-0899Class <strong>of</strong> 2002 – No informationIf you are working on a reunion and would like the information included in the OCS Quarterly please callSharon Coomes, Advancement Assistant at 270-686-8896 or e-mail sharon.coomes@owensborocatholic.org