Juvenile Diabetes Walk for the Cure
Saturday, October 3rd
10:00 a.m.
at The
Bishop Watterson Football Team and Cheerleaders will be walking to support Juvenile Diabetes and Football Coach Ron Benjamin's daughter,
Riley, (11 years old) and her fight with the disease. We are expecting over 125 walkers. All proceeds raised go to the Foundation.
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH - High school football: Watterson players walk for Riley, against diabetes - Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:18 AM
"It's pretty cool what the players are doing for me by walking and donating money. ... They know how good that makes me feel." — Riley Benjamin
When they received the diagnosis that daughter Riley had type 1 diabetes, Ron and Stephanie Benjamin reacted like most parents.
At first, they were devastated. There would be finger pokes to test blood sugar every two hours. She would have to bolus or inject insulin before every meal and in the middle of the night. There would be a special diet.
After the shock, the Benjamins dug in. They were determined that Riley, who was 8 years old during that traumatic summer of 2007, would live as near normal a life as possible.
Little did the parents or Riley know that they would have quite a team behind them.
Ron, an assistant football coach at Watterson, said the sophomore players began to show an interest in helping Riley.
"The first night of conditioning that year the players told me about what they wanted to do," Benjamin said. "They were genuinely excited."
The players wanted to participate in The Walk To Cure, a 2-mile walk on the Ohio State campus that raises funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
On Sunday the players, who are seniors, will walk a third straight year for Riley and against diabetes beginning at 9 a.m. at Ohio Stadium. They have spread the word to the point where a total of 125 football players, cheerleaders and other Watterson athletes are expected to participate.
The team is called "Riley's Rebels" and will congregate during a tailgate behind a recreational vehicle owned by Stephanie's parents.
"The walk has been a blast," senior receiver and safety Dominic Clegg said. "It's for a good cause, too. Riley is a good girl. She's so positive and outgoing. She's just fun to be around. We like to have her around."
In turn, Riley has turned into a Watterson football pack rat. She'll wave at players during pre-game and cheer them on.
What separates Riley from most fans is the attachment she has with the team. If a player get hurt, she hurts for him.
"It's pretty cool what the players are doing for me by walking and donating money," she said. "I was surprised when they walked. I really liked that. They know how good that makes me feel. I just thank them for everything they've done. I always try to be at their games. I cheered so hard one game that I lost my voice. I'm a big fan."
A graduation requirement at most high schools is that students must fulfill a service project as sophomores.
Watterson players don't view what they are doing for Riley as extra credit. They proudly wear T-shirts designed to bring attention to Riley and diabetes. The Benjamins are major league Notre Dame fans, and they've superimposed Riley's face on top of the Righting Irish leprechaun.
"Our school is a family and we said, 'Let's support the Benjamins,' " tight end and linebacker Matt Schweitzer said. "Coach Benjamin takes care of us, so we can help his family in a small way. We've gotten to know Riley. She supports our team. We support her."
The players have been seen wearing the t-shirts at church festivals, pizza joints, athletic events and even dress-down days at school.
"I've got three or four of the t-shirts, and I wear them everywhere," senior quarterback Greg Hock said. "I like wearing them. You see Riley act as if nothing is wrong. But you know what she goes through every day. That opens your eyes. One day we got pizza, and Riley had to stick herself to check her blood sugar before she could have a slice. We just started eating."
Support also is about getting the word out off campus. One player told former Watterson baseball player Brian DeLucia about Riley, and the result was an Ohio State batting helmet signed by the team.
DeLucia, an infielder for the Buckeyes, arranged for second baseman Cory Kovanda to talk to Riley about living with diabetes. Kovanda has become a star despite being Type 1. He told her that diabetes should never hinder her.
All Watterson players are special to Ron and Stephanie Benjamin. The seniors, though, always will have a spot in their hearts for getting what looks like a tradition started.
"The players are doing this on their own," Ron said. "It's overwhelming. I'm proud because I graduated from Watterson in 1987."
Stephanie said the players stepped forward at the family's darkest hour.
"We were just devastated at the time," she said. "We've received so much support from these boys. Our family appreciates these players so much."
Congratulations to our 2010
Meredith Nini – daughter of Paul and Jeannette Nini from Our Lady of Peace parish
Lisa Rague – daughter of Dr. Louis and Nancy Rague from St. Agatha parish
Ben Rutkowski – son of Michael and Nancy Rutkowski from St. Michael parish
Neil Seguin – son of Dr. John and Veronica Seguin from St. Andrew parish
According to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation officials, these academically talented seniors will have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring.
Good Luck to Meredith, Lisa, Ben and Neil!
Congratulations to our
Homecoming Hall of Fame Honorees
Ms. Lynne Shineman
Mr. Chuck Eckel and Mrs. Lina Eckel!
They were inducted into the Hall of Fame during halftime of our football game, Friday,
September 18th, 7:30 pm at Hagely Field..
reads: This Addition is a tribute to Bishop Frederick F. Campbell and the members of the Bishop Watterson Community whose faith, generosity and dedication will enable us to continue to “Restore All Things In Christ.”*
The procession then formed to the new gymnasium for a Prayer Service and the unveiling of the 1954 time capsule. Marian Hutson called the first graduating Class of 1958 to the podium for recognition. Items found in the time capsule included a
Citizen Journal newspaper from September 29, 1954, Rosary, St. Dominic Holy Card and statue, Scapula, photo of the Dominican Sisters, a penny, statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a guide letter to parents concerning do's and don'ts and etc., Religious medals. Items placed in the new time capsule include an ipod, cell phone, a Bishop
as the Class of 1958's senior class picture, a letter from the principal and many more items.
The dedication for the South Addition will be held on November 2nd.
Photo on Right: Principal Marian Hutson pose with faculty and
members of the Class of 1958.
Left to right - Row one: Paul DiSabato, Sr. Thoma Swanson, Mike Meyer, Principal
Marian Hutson, Charley Nance, Marty Winters
Row two: Msgr. Donald Schultz, Sr. Ursula Marie Wagner, Donna Jean Tucci Pangalanagan
Bump - Set - Spike out Colon Cancer!
Bishop Watterson Girls Volleyball players have designated Tuesday, September 15 as their “Colon Cancer Awareness Game” in honor of the Head Volleyball Coach Chuck Gleich, a colon cancer survivor.
The game was played at
to create awareness and educate others in the fight against
in attendance are encouraged to wear blue in support of our fight against
the volleyball players will pre-sell T-shirts and conduct a bake sale at lunch and during the match with all proceeds donated to Ohio Health Cancer Awareness Fund in honor of Chuck Gleich where coach has been receiving treatment.
Go Eagles!
Not content to wait for the official start of the school year, Bishop Watterson’s senior leadership team rolled up their sleeves this summer and began to work. They jumped right in to carry out this year’s school theme, “Shine your light – lead the way,” said Bishop Watterson Principal Marian Hutson.
Inspired by the leadership retreat they attended late in the spring, the senior leaders have been making plans to help freshman have a smooth transition to high school and to serve the school as well as the larger community.
Left to right: Hilary Clark, Corinne Fresco, Jack Otte, Kristen Iannarino
After the retreat, senior leaders expressed the desire to encourage others to connect on a deeper level and to celebrate that the Bishop Watterson community is a family. With that in mind, seniors have been developing a program to assist freshman as they get acclimated to life in high school. Senior leaders have been making plans to mentor small groups of freshman throughout the school year. We want freshman to feel welcome and to know they can come to us if they need help,” said senior leader Emily Vlahakis. Seniors are also planning community building activities which they will facilitate during freshman orientation.
Service is another important focus for the senior leadership team. In addition to the many hundreds of volunteers hours they contribute on their own, Bishop Watterson senior leaders worked together this summer to plan games and crafts and gathered prizes children for the Summerfest at Run the Race Club. This is a club on the near Westside which offers free lunch, tutoring and activity time for school children during the summer and a free after school program during the school year.
The senior leaders volunteered at Summerfest, in late July, painting faces, playing football and baggo and ladderball with the children, as well as helping them make crafts. The prizes were given to children just for participating in the activities. “It was a wonderful day of meeting really great kids and having fun with them. It was totally awesome,” said senior leader Sarah Spanski.
By: Beth Simmonds, Theology teacher
August 2009
Bishop Watterson students enjoy different activities for Summer Phys Ed
Congratulations to Bishop Watterson Latin Scholars!
Maeve Wall, Caitlin Masty, Maria Ricaurte who are all seniors earned four consecutive gold medals and will receive the prestigious Oxford Classical Dictionary. Three other gold medal winners are: Caitlin Willett, Lynds
ey Faherty and Alyssa Morell.
Maggie Wilson, freshman,
earned a perfect score on the 2009 National Latin Exam. Maggie does not have any previous training. The last time this was achieved was four years ago. June
The 3rd Annual Bishop Watterson/Whetstone Alumni Track and Cross Country 5k Run,
Saturday, July 25, 2009, 8:30 a.m. at Whetstone track.
The overall winner of the 4th annual Bishop Watterson/Whetstone Alumni Cross Country 5k was Whetstone junior Evan Swartz, a 2008 Regional Cross Country qualifier who also ran 10:01 in the 3200 meter run last spring at the District meet. Runner-up was Ben Torvik, a 2004 Whetstone graduate, who went onto run for
appearances was 2005 Watterson graduate Kim Burkhart, a nursing student at The Ohio State University.
Among the Watterson alumni, the top finisher was
Congratulations to the top Watterson parent in the race, Dave Rubadue. The coaching staff also want to acknowledge 2004 Watterson graduate Greg Boone and Watterson parent Barry Dew (Chris-95, Geoff-'97, and Michael-'03), who have competed in all four of the alumni races. Next year’s race will be held on Saturday July 31, 2010.
The Bishop Watterson Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Dinner was held on June 24, 2009 at The Conference Center at NorthPointe with Deacon Chris Campbell '77 as Master of Ceremonies, Invocation by Monsignor Kenneth Grimes and closing remarks by Principal Marian Hutson. The 2009 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees are (left to right): Jonathan Fortkamp '88, Barb Good Fortkamp '89, Leo Grimes '73, Phil Anglim '77, Kim Walker Kurth '77 and Dick Kurth '77.
Alumni Hall of Fame Members enjoying the evening are: Row one (left to right): Jonathan Fortkamp '88, Barb Good Fortkamp '89, Kim Walker Kurth '77, Sister Ursual Marie Wagner H’98, Dick Kurth '77, Phil Anglim '77, Leo Grimes '73
Row two: Chris Fallon Hilty ‘68, Msgr. John Cody ‘64, Anne Prendergast Holzapfel ‘82, Patty Smith Benadum ‘59, Joe Hill ‘63, Jane Jacquemin-Clark ‘68, Charlotte Shay H‘01, Deacon Chris Campbell ’77, Suzy Fallon Echenrode ‘70, John Echenrode ’70, Lynn Holden Winters ’73 and Jeff Soiu '68
Right photo: Former Bishop Watterson Principal Msgr. Kenneth Grimes and Leo Grimes '73
Congratulations Class of 2009!
The Class of 2009 received over $11.2 million in scholarships - this does not include any grants!
The Class of 2009 amassed over 28,155 hours of service to our community! Christine Rodgers - 563 hours; Maria Ricaurte - 575 hours; Rose Raderstorf - 640 hours; Roisin McCord - 681 hours; Katherine Raderstorf - 804 hours; Mark Weisenberger - 950 hours.
Students contributing more than 1000 hours each by delivering Meals on Wheels, volunteering at Riverside Hospital, going on the Cranks Creek Appalachia mission trip, helping out at the Holy Family Soup Kitchen, doing music activities with elderly and more are: Alexa Niermeyer - 1116 hours; Rachel Cunningham - 1477 hours; Michael Wesley - 2504 hours who received the Mother of Teresa Service Award for outstanding commitment to helping others.
National Merit Commended Scholar
Anna Maria Bittoni, Elise Fiala, Maria Harmon, David Landoll, Stephanie Linn, Alexa Niermeyer, Sarah Otterson, Elizabeth Pillion, Rose Raderstorf, Hannah Simonetti, Hannah Viertel, Mauve Wall
National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Kathleen Buehler, Amanda Critser, Roisin McCord, Katherine O’Leary, Maria Ricaurte, Molly Vlahakis, Joseph Neary
Letters of Intent – These athletes have signed a letter of intent with the following colleges.
Jay Bondzeleske - Football at Capital University; Colin Boone -Football at Tiffin University; Dale DeFluiter -Tennis at Muskingum College; Philip Diaz - Tennis at Xavier University; Darius Douglas - Football at Notre Dame College; Erica Ernst - Soccer at Findlay University; Daiva Gerbec - Basketball at Ashland University; Melissa Gilliland - Basketball at Tiffin University; Elizabeth Hrach - Softball at Muskingum College; Brendan Jenkins - Golf at Ashland University; Jon Lorenz - Football at The Ohio State University; Kevin Obyc - Football at Ball State University; Anthony Randolph - Volleyball at IUPU Ft. Wayne; Emily Ransone - Golf at Penn State University; Trent Roberts - Cross Country at Benedictine College; Seth Willoughby - Baseball at Xavier University; Andrew Winters - Basketball at
The Agonis Club Scholar Athlete
Daiva Gerbec, Seth Willoughby
Gold Medal in the Latin National Exam for the past four consecutive years
Maria Ricaurte, Caitlin Masty, Maeve Wall
National French Test
Seniors who Ranked in the Top 10 in the State and in the Top 20 in the Nation on the National French Exam
Caroline Logan
Rosalynd Erney, David Wegner, Elizabeth Pillion
M
aria Ricaurte
Courageous Student Award
Colin Boone
Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award
Molly Vlahakis, Joseph Neary
Rachel Cunningham, Alexa Niermeyer, Michael Wesley
The Vision 2012 Retreat was held at Bishop Watterson High School on June 10th where members of the Bishop Watterson community set goals and strategies to accomplish by the year 2012. Pictured below are the members who attended:
First Row: Marian Hutson,
Second Row: Chris Hilty, Angela Thurman, Jen Rasor, Rob Camp, Jim Cunningham, TinaMarie Donnelly, Jane Boeckman, Dan Eddingfield, Julie Keckstein and Tim Bender
Third Row: Suzy Echenrode, Bill Weisner, Ginny O’Connor, Joe Hill,
Missing from picture: Frank Iannarino, Vince Lombardo, Jim Negron, Shawn O’Reilly, Mike Roark and Ed Walsh
Teachers at Bishop Watterson High School who were recently honored for their years of service to the Catholic Diocese of Columbus include:
Lynn Shineman, 30 years of service; Carl Bucher and Eric Springer, 20 years of service; Fawn Parks, Michael Roark, Jennifer Steckler and Georgiana Van Sickle, 10 years of service.
BOYS BASKETBALL
District Champions and Regional Runner-Up (Elite Eight)
15-11 (season), 3-7 (league)
All League: Andy Winters and Chris Grabosky
Leading Rebounder: Chris Grabosky
Assist Leader: Andy Winters
Best Defense: Mike Tighe
Coach’s Award: Colin Boone and Joe Neary
GIRLS BASKETBALL
CCL Champions and District Runner-Up
21-2 (season), 9-1 (league)
All District: Daiva Gerbec
All League: Daiva Gerbec, Melissa Gilliland and Courtney Haley
MVP: Daiva Gerbec
Scholar Athlete: Daiva Gerbec
Leadership: Cami Frommeyer
Most Improved: Courtney Haley
Best Defense: Mary Kate Campbell and Stasia Valentino
District Qualifier
10-7 (season)
All District: Vince Traini
All League: Jay Bondzeleske, Erin Chancey and Vince Traini
MVP: Vince Traini
Most Improved: Peter Kearn
Inspirational Award: Erin Chancey and Chris Lubbers
Coach’s Award: Jay Bondzeleske
GIRLS BOWLING
3-13 (season)
MVP: Monique Kielkopf
Most Improved: Annie O’Grady
Inspirational Award: Morgan Ventresco
Coach’s Award: Clare Enderle
CHEERLEADING
Scholar Athlete: Kate Kellogg
SWIMMING & DIVING
Swimming/Diving-Boys
0-6 (season)
Swimming/Diving-Girls
4-4 (season)
CCL Champions (Swimming only), District Runner-Up, State Runner-Up
All
All District: Sam Besozzi, Emily Boone, Mike Clark, Catie Clark, Peter Clark Grace Finnegan, Pat Donohoe, Aly Francis, Camey Rabold, Michele Rielly, Mary Whittington
All League: Mike Clark
State Qualifier: Emily Boone, Pat Donohoe, Lindsay Eddingfield,
Gracie Finnegan, Aly Francis, Kate Kozlowski, Camey Rabold, Michele Rielly, Mary Whittington
BOYS SWIMMING
MVP: Mike Clark
Most Improved: Greg Coleman
Scholar Athlete: Kevin Kollar
Coach’s Award: Sam Besozzi
MVP: Grace Finnegan
Scholar Athlete: Hannah Viertel
Most Improved: Emily Mackessy
Coach’s Award: Jenny Bell
WRESTLING
3-10 (season)
Most Outstanding: Mike McCarthy
Most Improved: Aaron Voisard
Cross Country
All League: Tyler Patrick, Nora Ryan and Matt Richardson
Congratulations to all of our coaches and athletes on their successful winter seasons. The Boys’ Basketball team was District Champions and Regional Runner-Up (Elite Eight). The Girls’ Basketball and the Girls’ Swimming and Diving teams won the Central Catholic League championships and were District Runner-Up. The Girls’ Swimming and Diving teams were State Runner-Up. The Boys’ Bowling team was a District Qualifier.
Gracie Finnegan won the State in the 50 and 100 Free. The 400 (Finnegan, Clark, Boone, Rabold) and 200 (Finnegan, Francis, Reilly, Rabold) Freestyle Relay teams finished as State Runner-Up. Gracie Finnegan won the State in the 50 and 100 Free, 200 and 400 Free Relay, Emily Boone 4th 100 Fly, 7th 200 IM, 400 Free and 200 Med R, Michelle Rielly 16th 50 Free, 200 Free Relay, 200 Med Rel, Aly Francis 200 Free and Medley Relay, Camey Rabold 6th 200 Free, 9th 500 Free, 200 and 400 Free Relay, Catie Clark 400 Free Relay, Mary Whittington 200 Medley Relay.
Bishop Watterson High School senior Seth Willoughby signs a letter of intent to play baseball at Xavier University. Pictured left to right: Head baseball coach Tony Cleveland and Seth Willoughby.
April 2009
Senior Philip Diaz signs a letter of intent to play tennis at
April 2009
The School Spirit Award honors a school in our community that has developed a long-term relationship with LifeCare Alliance and has shown outstanding leadership in coordinating the efforts of youth volunteers involved in the delivery of Meals-on-Wheels
Receiving the Award from Ms. Pauli Tice, LifeCare Alliance Director of Volunteer Service is Mrs. Barbara Sauter, Bishop Watterson Service Director, and two juniors who have delivered Meals-on-Wheels routes, Sarah Tonti and Lindsey Fester.
Photo left to right: Mrs. Barbara Sauter, Ms. Pauli Tice, Sarah Tonti and Lindsey Fester.
April 2009
Congratulations to the winners of the Alumni Men's Basketball Tournament!
Class of 2004 Class of 1996-97 Class of 1979
Bishop Watterson Open House and Blessing of the Floor
On April 26th, a Prayer Service was held to bless the floor for the new south addition. Signing their names to the floor are (left to right) Senior Class President, Katie Middleton; Principal Marian Hutson; Student Council President, Maria Ricaurte; Student Council Vice President, John Lyons
Dominic DeJohn and Andy Harrington
Bishop Watterson High School Recognized for Yearbook Excellence
The Bishop Watterson High School yearbook staff has been recognized by Taylor Publishing for the second year in a row with an Honorable Mention Award of Excellence for its dedication, effort and accomplishments. The Bishop Watterson High School yearbook is included in the 2008 Yearbook Yearboo
k. The yearbook advisor is Ms. Jennifer Steckler.
Taylor Publishing proudly includes the best of the best in Yearbook Yearbook. Advisors and journalists across the nation peruse the pages for theme concepts, page designs as well as cover and photo ideas. Only the top ten percent of yearbook staffs receive honorable mention recognition.
Front row – left to right:: Jamie Allen, Ms. Jennifer Steckler, Yearbook advisor, Chloe Campisi
Second row – left to right: Natalie Reece, Cami Frommeyer, Katherine Raderstorf, Stasia Valentino
April 2009
Left to right: Drew Sabula, Caitlin Masty, Molly Vlahakis, Fr. Tony, Rose Raderstorf, Caroline Logan, Jesse Allen
Fr. Tony Ricard recently brought a touch of
The senior leadership team invited Fr. Ricard to Bishop Watterson after hearing his keynote address during the National Catholic Youth Conference which was held in
Fr. Ricard shared with students the ongoing struggle of his parish and parish community to recover after Hurricane Katrina. He stressed how important it has been for Our Lady Star of the Sea to call people who lived in the neighborhood back to community. There have been many struggles, Fr. Ricard said, as they have worked to rebuild their parish, their community and their lives. Bishop Watterson students are raising funds to benefit the parish in their recovery.
April 2009
CONGRATULATIONS to Darius Douglas for signing a letter of intent to play football at Notre Dame College and to Anthony Randolph for signing a letter of intent to play volleyball at IUPU Ft. Wayne. Left to right front row: Darius Douglas and Anthony Randolph Second row: Football coach Dan Bjelac and Volleyball coach Larry Worth
April 2009
Congratulations to Bishop Watterson Volleyball player, Anthony Randolph, who received the SNP (Suburban Newspaper) Spring Athlete of the Year 2009.
Player Spotlight, Anthony Randolph - espn.com April 21, 2009 By Christine Jinbo
Anthony Randolph of Bishop Watterson (
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"We talk a lot about leaving your legacy through those you lead, rather than the stats you produce. He has really latched onto this belief." Worth continued, "Through becoming more passionate about this leadership, his overall performance on the court has really gone to the next level." Last year as a junior,
The 6-foot-5 outside hitter committed to play at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) and follow in his brother Mike's footsteps.
The IPFW bound senior reflected on his goals and influences and continued, "I want to be the best player possible. My brothers and high school coach inspire me to work hard to accomplish my goals."
When
"My brother (Mike) played at IPFW a few years ago. I was looking into many different schools to play, when Mike talked to the coaches at IPFW. I visited campus and I loved it! I made my decision that weekend."
Worth commented on
Get to know Anthony Randolph 3. Boondock Saints
Songs to warm up to:
1. Bass Creator by Bass Hunter
2. Any Techno music
3. Any Techno music
TV shows:
1. SportsCenter
2. Family Guy
3. Deadliest Catch
Movies:
1. Gladiator
2. A Few Good Men
ESPN RISE Volleyball started the sentence and
I play best... in close matches and against strong competition.
If I were coaching this team... I would want my team to be defensively sound.
The best thing about volleyball... is the energy that goes through you while playing.
Something most people don't know about me is... I had my appendix out in 7th grade. The doctor said if I waited one more week I could have died.
The topical issue that most interests me in the world is... how Obama is going to turn our country around.
If I could have one superhuman power it would be ... the ability to fly.
We made Randolph choose:
Hitting or Blocking - Blocking
Hitting or Digging - Digging
American Idol or Survivor - Survivor
Snow or Sun -Sun
WWE or MMA - MMA
Texting or Talking - Talking (I don't have a cell phone)
Movies or Video Games - Movies
Facebook or MySpace - neither
Three Watterson students awarded summer language scholarships
Three Watterson students have been awarded full scholarships to the 2008 Ohio Board of Regents Foreign Language Academy. Junior Elizabeth "Betsy" Pillion will study Japanese and juniors Sophia Bachman and Evan Wagstaff will study Russian for four weeks this summer at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. They will then attend a monthly Saturday session throughout the coming school year. Watterson was among a few high schools in the state, and the only high school in the Columbus area, to have had three students selected for the prestigious program. Currently, Ms. Pillion is in her third year of studying French with Watterson teacher, Mr. Jim Dury. Ms. Bachman and Mr. Wagstaff are students in Ms. Colleen Summanen's Honors Spanish IV class.
Both the summer academy and follow up academic year sessions are at no cost to students and their families. The Academy will provide for tuition, room, board, admission fees and textbooks. The program also provides a summer stipend (earn while learning) and the use of a laptop for the 11-month period of the Academy.
The summer academy requires a five-day a week residence for four weeks in a language house at Kent State. There the students will have daily classes followed by evening immersion experiences where they will be exposed to Japanese or Russian film, games, music, cuisine and conversation. Speakers, including professionals who use foreign languages in their careers, are scheduled to make presentations during some evening sessions. At the end of the program, these three students will have gained eight college credits, the equivalent of studying their chosen language for two years.
"In The Mood, A Jazz Night Out"
The Bishop Watterson Band and Band Boosters welcomed guests to "In The Mood, A Jazz Night Out" on Saturday, April 4, 2009. Everyone enjoyed an elegant evening with gourmet dining and live jazz music.
Special performances by: Bishop Watterson High School Jazz Band; Area Honor Band; and the Alumni Jazz Combo featuring Collin Binkley '06, Jim Swanson '88, Brian Sze '99; and the Alumni Ensemble featuring vocalists Laura Brunner '02 and Erin Thomas '97.
Students featured on Daytime Col
Left to right: Karli Lutton, Hannah Viertel, Mrs. Gail Hogan, Sarah McAllister, Lani Zelaya
Students were featured on Daytime Columbus for organizing a drive to
collect prom dresses to give to those who are unable to afford one.
Prom dresses were donated to Fairy Goodmothers.The students collected the dresses, which had to be in good repair and in recent style. They were donated to Fairy Goodmothers, a local organization that distributes the dresses to young ladies who cannot afford dresses for prom. (This is patterned after an organization in Chicago, but Fairy Goodmothers is only in Columbus.) They collect from churches and other groups to find dresses for girls. Watterson mother, Tracy McAllister, works with the group and also appeared on the show, to talk about the efforts of Fairy Goodmothers and their mission. Two Saturdays in April the dresses are handed out at the Cinderella Boutique in Worthington Square Mall.
April 2009
STUCO - Student Council
Student Council Trish Hulme and Craig Freeman
Students Hosted Conference in March
Congratulations 2008-2009 District Champions and Elite Eight!
Row 1: Grant Stover, Jake Lombardo, Ben Schlater, Joe Neary, Colin Boone, Andy Winters, Chris Grabosky
Row 2: Trainer Erick Boucher, Head Coach Vince Lombardo, Matt Susi, Tom O’Brien, Joe Lynch, Matt Schweitzer, Taylor Glancey, John O’Brien, Asst. Coach Adam Teeters, Zack Riddle, Michael Tighe, Asst. Coach Bill Bope, Dan McCurdy, Principal Marian Hutson, Asst. Coach Steve Devlin, Asst. Coach Casey Teeters, Asst. Coach Jim Ryan
March 2009
FILL UP THE TRUCK FRIDAYS!
For the past seven years we have had students serve at the Holy Family Soup Kitchen and Pantry. Seeing the empty cupboards and shelves at Holy Family along with hearing daily news of those struggling in this economy has caught the attention of our students. Feeling called to make a difference, our seniors and juniors will be working during Lent to engage the entire school in a plan to help fill up food pantries in Columbus.
Each Friday during Lent students will participate in "Fill Up Fridays." Two different students will park their pick-up trucks by the gym lobby entrance where students can deposit food donations as they enter school. In an effort to engage help with the food drive, the students will create teams and seek support from others in their parish, classes, activities, clubs and sports teams.
This past week the competition was between Senior Caroline Conte's PINK TEAM "versus" Senior Drew Sabula's GREEN TEAM. Under the supervision of Mrs. Barb Sauter, the food will be delivered each Friday to a selected pantry. Our first delivery went to the Holy Family Soup Kitchen and Pantry.
The images of empty shelves and hungry faces at the Holy Family food pantry and soup kitchen stayed with a group of Bishop Watterson students even after their service for the day ended. Unable to forget the images of hunger and hurting, the students decided to do something to help fill the shelves of area food pantries.
Junior Ruby Burchfield asked her friends for canned goods rather than gifts when she recently celebrated her birthday. Those cans, along with thousands of other cans and non-perishables, have been donated by Bishop Watterson students in recent weeks to area food pantries. Working with the guidance of Service Director Barb Sauter, senior theology teacher Beth Simmonds, and school chaplain Deacon Frank Iannarino, students have created a campaign titled “Fill-Up Fridays” during Lent.
Students are collecting food in their neighborhoods and parish communities as they seek to top totals from past weeks. Friday, April 3 will be the final collection and delivery day of the five-week project. During five Fridays in Lent students are engaging in a good natured competition to fill up the trucks of student volunteers. Each week two or three different students have volunteered their trucks and recruited a team of volunteers to help them fill up their trucks with canned and non perishable food items. Each team is assigned a distinct color which is evident in posters around the school as well as pieces of yarn tied around students’ wrists. The yarn serves as a reminder of the commitment to bring food on Friday for their team. Through the Lenten season 14 student teams are competing for the most food items collected, however, they recognize that the real winners are those who will benefit from the food collected.
During the first four weeks of the drive, students have delivered more than 6,000 nonperishable food items to Holy Family soup kitchen and food pantry, St. Vincent de Paul/J.O.I.N., Community Kitchen and the Guadalupe Center. In this final week of the drive, students will deliver the food to Second Harvest Foodbank of Southeastern Ohio. Within the past year, five area companies have closed and unemployment in the area is more than 25 percent. The food bank is expecting to provide food to 2,500 people on April 4, said outreach coordinator Marilyn Sloan.
The student’s response to “Fill Up Fridays” has been wonderful, said Mrs. Sauter. Through volunteering at the food pantry and soup kitchen, they have seen the need first hand and are now calling their classmates and the community to join them n making a difference, she said.
On February 2nd, a Prayer Service was held to bless a beam for our new south addition. Signing their names to the beam during the service are Ike Hajinazarian (freshman class president), Zach Kerscher (sophomore
class president), Danny Walsh (junior class president), Representative John Carney, Principal Marian Hutson, Katie Middleton (senior class president) and Maria Ricaurte (Student Council president). -- February 2009
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Awards List 2009
SNP's Spring Athletes of the Year 2009 By: SETH SHANER Published: Editor's Note: Three times a year, the sports staff at Suburban News Publications names its Players of the Year for the just-completed high school season. There were dozens of deserving choices, all with strong arguments in their favor. The voting process has spoken, and here are the final selections for spring SNP Athletes of the Year, 2009.
Volleyball -- Anthony Randolph -- Watterson
There isn't much more that can be said about Watterson senior volleyball standout Anthony Randolph that his coach, Larry Worth, said following the recent season.
"He's the best
"Not many programs have a guy like that come through the ranks, and he definitely impacted everything we did the past four years."
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