This year’s Prom was held at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa on April 18th. Students who attended this Under The Sea themed

event were treated to a buffet dinner, delicious desserts, and dancing.

A special moment during the night was the presentation of our Prom Court and the

crowning of our Prom Queen, Nana Turkson '16 and Prom King,

Zachary Grech '16.

Junior Prom CourtMadison Baker Katelyn Dunn

Mallory Gardner Hollen Herbst Sierra Marker

Madison SullivanMyles Denson

Chris FredericksenBrandon Gahagan

Jack LittleZachary Pignatello

Jonathan Shumaker

Bishop Gorman High School Diocese of Las Vegas

Administration 2Gael Pride 3

Campus Ministry 4Academics 5

Athletics | Activities 6 Advancement 7

Volume 21 Issue 7 May 2015

Prom 2015 Under The Sea

RecoRd SeTTiNG Jump Congratulations to Vashti cunningham '16, on breaking the national high school record in the girls' high jump on April 18th at the 57th

annual Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, CA. Vashti cleared 6 feet, 4¼ inches to win the event and making her #1 US all-time in the girls' high jump, beating the national record of 6'4" which had been shared by Amy Acuff (in 1993) and Toni Young (in 2009). We congratulate Vashti on this great acomplishement and wish her much success as she continues to aim higher! More athletics on page 6

Setting the Bar High

Photo by Doug Binder

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Administration

Dear Parents: Graduation Events PiCK UP CAP & GoWn • May 6 • during both lunches in the Hammes Campus store.

SenioR BBQ • May 8 • during both lunches in the QuadSenior BBQ will be held between 10:25 a.m. and 12 noon in the Quad.

GRADUATion PRACTiCe • May 13 • 9:30 a.m. (Gaels Period) in the BGHS Aux. Gym. We will review procession, seating, and the procedure for receiving your diploma. We will also cover the senior class trip itinerary and rules.

SenioR TRiP To DiSneYlAnD • May 15-16All seniors attending the class trip will meet in the gym on May 15 to load the bus.

SenioR FinAl exAMS • May 18 and 19Please see weekly schedule for specific dates and times.

SenioR ACADeMiC AWARDS niGHT • May 19 • 6:00 p.m. in the BGHS Gym. This is a significant evening for seniors, their families and friends. This formal presentation will include the announcement of scholarships, academic awards and a speech by the salutatorian. Please wear appropriate, modest “dress” clothes. Cap and gown are not to be worn.

BACCAlAUReATe MASS • May 21 • 6:30 p.m. • Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer at 55 e. Reno Avenue (las Vegas Blvd. & Reno) Please arrive by 6:00pm. Bring your ironed gown to the Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer. Please wear “dress” clothes under your gown. No caps are to be worn to the Mass. Please try to carpool as there is limited parking available.

GRADUATion • May 24 • 12:00 noon at the Orleans Arena (4500 W. Tropicana Avenue). Seniors should arrive at the Orleans Arena by 11:15 a.m., enter through the ticket office door and go directly to the “Gold A” meeting room to put on their caps/gowns and line up by 11:30 a.m.

As the year comes to a close, we would like to highlight some of our academic achievements. First of all, we would like to congratulate Hannah Rogers '15 and Cammi De La Cruz '15 for being named the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. We are very proud of these two young ladies who have challenged themselves academically and achieved at the highest levels. Hannah will give the valedictory address at Commencement, and Cammi will give the salutatory address at the Senior Awards Night.Beginning on May 4, we will begin the annual administration of the Advanced Placement (AP) Exams. The AP Program is truly the “gold standard” of college level coursework taken in high school. Students who pass these exams with a score of 3, 4, or 5 will in most cases earn college credit. This year, we will administer 515 AP exams in 15 subject areas including mathematics, science, social studies, English, world languages, and art. Demonstrating comprehensive success in the program, the following recognitions were awarded to last year’s seniors: • 43 AP Scholars – students who received a 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams • 11 AP Scholars with Honors – students with an average score of 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more AP Exams • 10 AP Scholars with Distinction – students with an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more AP Exams We expect that students will continue to succeed in the Advanced Placement program, and encourage them to prepare diligently for these exams. And in order for all of our students to continue to achieve at such outstanding levels, it is important that everyone remains focused through this very busy final month of the school year. With just a few weeks of school and final exams to complete before summer break, we encourage everyone to “finish strong,” providing their best effort toward completion of the school year. Congratulations to the Class of 2015, and we hope everyone has a wonderful summer break. We look forward to seeing you for the 2015-2016 school year!

Sincerely,

Bishop Gorman Administration

Finance

TuiTioN – 2015-2016 Tuition billing for the 2015-2016 school year will begin July 1, 2015. if you have any questions, please contact Vanessa orozco, 702-476-4023.

if you wish to have your tuition automatically taken from your checking account or charged to your credit card for the 2015-2016 school year, please make sure you have signed and returned a neW AUTHoRiZATion FoRM by June 12, 2015, which you can download from our website, www.bishopgorman.org.

JUne 1-12 (Mon-Fri) 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.5TH - 8TH GRADe STUDenTS

ViSit: BiShOpgOrMAn.Org to download registration form

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Gael Pride

Performing at the House of Blues Las Vegas

The Classifieds

April 7, 2015

To The Classifieds! Band members cole Hawkins '15, Anthony Hudson '15, Aidan Kennelley '16 and Sean Kenny '15, were selected out of more than 4,000 entries to perform at the House of Blues this past April!

Way to go!

GAELS Theatre Guild, Thespian Troupe 4347 State Champions!

Congratulations! This year we are celebrating four state champions in contrasting monologues, three in solo musical theatre, two in duo acting, two in duet musical theatre, and two in technical theatre short film.

AcTiNG-contrasting monologues: madelynne moffet ’15 and Jewel esparza-Fernandez ’16, received a 4.0 perfect score! Both students were also scholarship winners! other State Champions include: devin Beckwith ’15 and delaney malm ’15.

Solo muSicAl THeATRe: delaney malm ’15, Alexa Wells ’15, and emily Rino ’17.

AcTiNG: duo scenes devin Beckwith & madelynne moffet took their second State Championship title this year.

dueT muSicAl THeATRe, Grant Gatski ’16 and Arianna perroots ’18 with their rendition of All I Ask Of You.

TecHNicAl THeATeR: short film Waiting for Godoor, an original film by Juliana Adams ’15 & Skylar Westbrook ’15, received an accomplished rating.

All students listed have qualified to compete at the International

Thespian Festival in June.

other honors received at the State Conference include: Honor Troupe recognition for Bishop Gorman High School, Best Thespian recognition for olivia perry '15 and Jewel esparza-Fernandez, madelynne moffet, and Skylar Westbrook were cast as Actors in the Playworks project.

W e l c o m e C l as s o f 2 0 19 !We would like to welcome the class of 2019 to the Bishop Gorman family. As you prepare to enter high school, make sure you take some time to read. You will find that high school will require more work from you. To better prepare yourself, it is advisable to sign up for Summer enrichment classes. By attending summer classes, you will become familiar with the school and meet some of the members of your class. Additionally, summer work will be posted online. All students (even incoming freshmen) will be tested

on their summer reading during the first week of school. You will also receive a copy of the Student Handbook; it is advisable that you and your parents become familiar with its contents.

each class at Bishop Gorman has a class slogan which you will vote on in summer school. We would like your ideas as soon as possible. Voting will begin the second week in June. last year’s class slogan was “Born to be Gr8, Class of ‘18”; the year before was “Class of ’17, the Dream Team”. Please submit your ideas to deans@bishopgorman.org . We will choose from your ideas and let the summer school classes vote. Please submit your ideas by June 1st.

it is difficult to believe that freshman year is over for the Class of 2018. i believe that it was a very good year as exemplified by the

large number of nominations for the Freshman of the Week award. listed below are the winners from the second semester. if freshman year did not turn out as well academically as you had hoped, then you have time to turn it around for a successful sophomore year. it would also be a great idea to sign up for Summer enrichment classes.

Congratulations to the following students who were named Freshman of The Week during the second semester:

01/23 Zoerren Valdes, louis Barlaan01/30 Darian Bertrand02/06 Abbigail Gaughan, Jack Kirvin, Dominique Toyozaki02/15 Ryan Rose, Ryan Sepede, 02/23 Kyle Melatti, Sofia Jimenez03/02 Halle Brown, Daryn Browne03/09 Sara DiFederico, Talia Rouse03/13 Vincent Turk, Bridget Cunningham03/20 lindsey Hightower, Alessia nezhati04/10 lydia Anderson, emerson Wieczorek04/17 olivia McCann, lydia Anderson

i hope that you have a wonderful summer and get a chance to relax and rest.

Irene Andersondean

Congratulations

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Campus Ministry

WAlKiNG FoR BeST BuddieS!

Thanks Bishop Gorman! This year we had over 150 walkers and volunteers at the Best Buddies' Friendship Walk & 5K on March 14th! Proceeds from the walk play a fundamental part in funding our state program which provides one-to-one friendships, leadership development and integrated job opportunities for individuals with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

At the Walk, our Best Buddies Chapter was recognized for having the most volunteers for a school and Ms. Davis, Chapter Moderator, was given the award for Friendship Advisor. Bishop Gorman was also one of the top ten donating schools. Let’s keep it up Gaels!!

Aja Amador, '15, and Alexandra Neal '15, found new friendships while serving at las Vegas Rescue mission!

Mite Box

Mr. Devlin's Class 1st Mite Box win! And, Mr. lieb and class have won FiRST PlACe in MiTe Box more than any other class this year! Go, Mr. lieb!!

Gaels Serving and Fighting Hunger in our Community

Zoe pappas '15 baked delicious treats for the Trendz Youth center's Valentines Day event earlier this year.

BeST BuddieS eNdS THe YeAR on a roll!Best Buddies had its end of the year event at Red Rock ViP Bowling area. We had about 75 buddies attend this awesome event that was catered with snacks and amazing desserts. There were as many as 96 bowlers playing at one time! Many people had strikes and were bowling games of 120 points or more.

We would like to thank Nicco Fertitta '15, for making sure that this was an event to remember. Can’t wait for next year!!!

Mr. Goertemiller and Mr. Fiore join students at their weekly food sorting at Three Square Food Bank. on this trip, they helped sanitize enough bins to distribute 15,000 Kids Cafe meals for children who are hungry in our community.

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Academics

Counselor’s Corner

A good study place is important. See if you can answer YES to all of the following questions:

1. is my Study Place available when i need it?if you are using a shared Study Place, work out a schedule so that you know when you can use it.

2. is my Study Place free from interruptions?it is important to have uninterrupted study time. Hang a DO NOT DISTURB sign on the door and turn your phone off.

3. is my Study Place free from distractions?Research shows that most students study best in a quiet environment. if you find that playing a stereo or TV improves your mood, keep the volume low.

4. Does my Study Place contain all the study materials i need? For example computer or iPad and supplies such as pens and pencils, paper, ruler, calculator, etc.

5. Does my Study Space contain a large enough desk or table? Use a desk or table that is large enough to hold everything you need. Allow enough room for writing and try to avoid clutter.

6. Does my Study Place have enough storage space? Be sure you have enough storage space to allow you to keep your desktop and other work surfaces clear of unnecessary materials.

7. Does my Study Place have a comfortable chair? A chair that is not comfortable can cause discomfort or pain that will interfere with your studying. A chair that is too comfortable might make you sleepy. Select a chair in which you can sit for long periods while maintaining your attention.

8. Does my Study Place have enough light?The amount of light you need depends on what you are doing. The important thing is that you can clearly see what you need to see without any strain or discomfort.

9. Does my Study Place have a comfortable temperature? if your Study Place is too warm, you might become sleepy. if it is too cold, your thinking may slow down and become unclear. Select a temperature at which your mind and body function best. Having a good Study Place is important for good studying.

Information provided by: www.how-to-study.com/preparing-to-study.htm

Counselor's Quote of the Month: “the more that you read, the more things you will know. the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go”. --dr. seuss

ReGiSTRATioN

We are wrapping up registration for next school year. if you have not already done so, please

make sure that you have your forms and registration fee turned into the Finance Office as

soon as possible. Remember, the counselors will be on a limited schedule for registration

this summer. Some classes are already closed!

pRepARiNG To STudY: A Good STudY plAce

It is hard to believe the end of the year is

near…with the second semester quickly

coming to a close it is important to be

ready and preparing for final exams. Here

are some helpful hints to keep you focused!

SCHOLASTIC ART & WRIT ING

NATIONAL GOLD KEY RECIPIENTS!

Congratulations Emma Bailey '16 and Shannon Page '17! After being recognized with a Gold Key regionally, they both received National Gold Key awards.

In New York City, panels of nationally renowned artists, art professionals, and arts educators review Gold Key works from across the country. The artwork is judged in the digital format. Jurors select work for national recognition based on three criteria: 1) originality 2) technique and 3) emergence of a Personal Vision.

All national award recipients (approximately 1,800 students) are invited to National Events in New York City in June 2015.

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Athletics | Activities

ConGRATUlATionS To oUR 2015-2016 eleCTeD oFFiCiAlS

ClASS oF 2016president: Katelyn dunn

Vice-president: Kalley KennySecretary: emma mcevoytreasurer: Sara Bradford

ClASS oF 2017president: Sean Hale

Vice-president: Garret citrinSecretary: madison mastrangioli

treasurer: Julia carroll

ClASS oF 2018president: emerson Wieczorek

Vice-president: Nikki ebaloSecretary: christopher mcArthur

treasurer: paul Gillett

2015 exeCUTiVe BoARDpresident: douglas mcArthur '16

Vice-president: carolina castro '16Vp of Student Activities: Sierra mark '16

Secretary: Sasha Araujo '17treasurer: carson Tucker '17

parliamentarian: Brandon espinoza '16 Assistant to the Coordinator: olivia cerza '16

Co-historian: elizabeth Fuchs '16Co-historian: Amber del Rosario '16

AtHleticS

BASeBAll: matt Hudgins - United States Military Academy, nY; chase maddux - University of nevada las Vegas, nV meN’S BASKeTBAll: Nick Blair - University of idaho, iD; Richie Thornton - Benedictine University, AZ; Stephen Zimmerman - Univeristy of nevada las Vegas, nV SoFTBAll: Jasmine Gibson - Howard University, Washington DC WReSTliNG: Sean Randles - norwich University, VT meN'S SocceR: Andrew Gonzalez - Westminster College, UT WATeR polo: Salvador Galvan - United States naval Academy, MD

SeNioR STudeNT-ATHleTeS Sign college letters of intent

support Your gaels Visit bishopgorman.org

For the spring sports' regional & state schedules

Island Style!

Football Soccer Basketball Lacrosse and more! Visit our website:

BISHOPGORMAN.ORG for more information!

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Advancement

Faculty and Staff Celebrate Milestones at BGHS

44 YearsMargaret Foy

43 YearsVikki Rodrigues

39 YearsVirginia CunninghamJean Poteete

27 YearsKathy Glenn

25 YearsJoanne AndrewsJay BonarChristi Mceachern

24 YearsMichael Jaramillo

23 YearsJudy FergusonTracy Goode

21 YearsJohn Goertemiller

20 YearsKim Martinez

19 YearsMarian BurfordStacy DiVentoSally niemanPat Taris

18 YearsKelly ivie

17 YearsMary DeJoriaSheryl KrmpotichKelsey McCallDee RobertsRick Spiritosanto

16 YearsRyan Pietranton

15 YearsHeather Marr

14 YearsGrant RiceMichael Wright

12 YearsJhordan Canfieldelena Ferrante- Martinlinda FoxMichelle HealyJuliana HilliardKim TeganoSuzanne Wilson

11 YearsGreg CavaKerry liebMichelle Migneron

10 YearsJill BernhardyGreg PietChristine Scoville

9 Yearsirene Andersonian DevlinGino DiMarialora FeelyBridget MichlikWayne Anderson

8 YearsKristin BlockKevin MayAdrianna McGurkJamey MillerTerry Sampaionatalie Witucki

7 YearsAmy DawsonCharles FioreSusie PortzDomingo RiveraChristopher RobertsMarjorie SamuelsJackie WhiteAnn WozniakMichele Young

6 YearsKaren AlessiJoe BarbaraRobert BurgmanSusan CannellaMarisa DelgadoSean FeelyKathleen Foglia

6 Years, cont. larry JavierJohn KilduffPatrick McGurkleonard UrsoChristopher Zunno

5 YearsPaul CiulloJoanne CochranScott Cooleynicole DavisMark HancockFrank Hicksnancy MaherasVanessa orozcoTessa RiveraMarc Sayre

Congratulations to those faculty and staff members who celebrated anniversaries this past school year. We thank all of them for their dedicated service in carrying out the educational mission of

Bishop Gorman High School.

Island Style!

Passp rt 2015

Come to Gael Island! Friday, May 15, 2015

Pool-side at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa

7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Get ready to have a good time pool-side

and experience fine cuisine, a great silent auction, live entertainment and wines

from our friends at Wirtz Beverage.

Dress Summer Chic Must be 21 or older to attend

Tasting, Entertainment & Silent Auction

Tickets $100.00 per person

or

Special Room Rates for Passport GuestsFor details visit: www.bishopgorman.org

Tiki Hut Private Cabana 10 Tickets at $2,500

private cabana at event gift basket and a bottle of bubbly

Purchase Tickets Onlinewww.bishopgorman.org or call the

Advancement Office at (702) 476-4032

The Big Kahuna4 Tickets at $75 each in advance

purchased prior to May 8

Register Online for the Silent Auctionwww.bishopgorman.org

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For more information visit: www.bishopgorman.org.

Bishop Gorman High School5959 S. Hualapai Waylas Vegas, nV 89148

Go Gaels!PReSoRT

STAnDARDU.S. Postage

PAiDPermit no. 37las Vegas, nV

Final Performance Of The Year!Spring Instrumental Music Concert

SATuRdAY, mAY 9TH 2:00 p.m. Jim3 House of performing Arts

feAturing tHe BgHs ConCert BAnd BgHs orCHestrA And tHe BgHs JAzz ensemBle!

tiCkets - $5.00 AvAilABle At: www.BisHopgormAn.org or purCHAse At tHe door

We look forward to seeing you! recommended School List for incoming and returning students: the suggested uniform purchase for new students is as follows:

Hammes Campus store time

summer

Summer Hours begin soon! Monday – Friday 7am - 2pm

Available May 15th

Summer

enrichmnt uniform tee’S!

Stop in for all your ScHool UniForMS.

Get ready For tHe UpcoMing ScHool yeAr!

recoMMended UniForM liSt for incoming and returning students

5 pairs of pants or sHorts

4 uniform polo sHirts (men's & ladies' fit available)

3 outerwear items: school-approved (jackets, crewneck sweatshirts & fleece)

2 spirit tees (worn with uniform pants

or shorts on Fridays)

2 mass sHirts 1 mass vest (students attend Mass approx.

10 times during the school year)

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