Bishop Gorman High School Diocese of Las Vegas

Administration 2Gael Pride 3

Campus Ministry 4Academics 5

Athletics | Activities 6 Advancement 7

Volume 21 Issue 3 December 2014 | January 2015

This year we honored 10 Bishop Gorman staff members who are veterans in an assembly held on Tuesday, November 11th. It was a moving tribute to all of the men and women who have served and sacrificed so much. Mr. John Kilduff, President of the school and a veteran of the US Army, addressed the students and reminded them that as a result of the sacrifice of others they can:

• Voice their opinions openly• Associate with those they choose• Listen to music of their choice• Go where they want • Be all that they can be

BishoP GorMAn VeterAns honored:sergeant Jay Bonar, UsMCe3 ernie Calderon, Us navysergeant Jhordan Canfield, UsAFLieutenant Colonel John Goertemiller, Us ArmySergeant Barrett Henzel, US ArmyFirst Lieutenant John Kilduff, Us ArmyAirman First Class Phil Martino, UsAFsergeant Larry McAllister, Us ArmyColonel Kelsey McCall, UsAFLance Corporal Angelo Vita, UsMC

In Honor Of Our Veterans

Senior Slide Show ’15Attention Seniors! Graduation will be here before you know it. So that means we need your help with the senior slide show! Please email a baby picture and a current picture to bghsseniorpics@gmail.com no later than December 13th.

Please put your name in the subject line of the email so we can put a name to a face. If you have any questions please stop by the Activities Office and speak with Mrs. Delgado or Mrs. Young.

during the Veterans Assembly, Mr. Kilduff announced that on Thursday, November 13th, the school would hold a Miracle Minute to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. our students faculty and staff really took it to heart and due to their generosity, a check for $3,500 was sent to the Wounded Warrior Project!

Our top three donations came from the following classes or departments:

$127.81 from Mr hancock and class

$203 from Mr. devlin and class

$273.37 from student services

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone!

Miracle Minute

As part of the assembly everyone enjoyed listening to the BGhs concert orchestra, members of the choir, a trio comprised of Emily Brunelle ’15, Adriana Formisano ’15, Alexa Wells ’15 who performed “Danny Boy” a cappella as well as a rousing rendition of Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to be an American” by Delaney Malm ’15.

In addition, as each of our veterans stood before the assembly they received a resounding applause and standing ovation in appreciation for all their years of service to our country.

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Administration

Memos from the Finance Department:

Placement Exam Information Current 8th grade students interested in applying to Bishop Gorman High School for the 2015 – 2016 school year are invited to take the placement exam on:

Saturday, december 13th or Saturday, January 10th at 8:00am

Prospective students that take the placement exam on either date are included in the first pool of applicants considered for admission. Additionally, the exam results will help determine a student’s placement in freshman year classes.

The test given is the High School Placement Test (HSPT) by Scholastic Testing Services (STS). The exam will cover verbal and quantitative skills, reading, mathematics, and language.

Prospective students are encouraged to pre-register for either exam by following the link on the homepage of our website, www.BiSHoPGormAn.orG or register on-site the day of the exam.

Finance OFFice HOliday HOurs The Finance Office will be available during the Christmas holiday on December 22nd and 23rd from 8 am to 2 pm and reopen on Jan 5th.

Financial aid Enrollment for financial aid for the 2015-2016 school year has begun.

Please visit our website: www.bishOPgOrman.Org Under the admissions tab continue to Financial information to find the link to connect to FaCTs where you can submit your application and pay the required fee. Please be aware that you must be VEriFiED by FaCTs Tuition aid for your application to be reviewed by the Tuition assistance Committee. incoming Freshmen that have been verified and reviewed by February 27, 2015 will receive notification of award mid-march. all returning students that have been verified and reviewed will receive notification of award mid-april.

remember yOu must re-apply every year

tO be cOnsidered FOr Financial aid.

Speaking Our MindsSpeech & Debate Competed in November at Canyon Springs High School

ThE TOUrnamEnT inClUDED 1000 EnTriEs FrOm 26 sChOOls. bElOw is hOw OUr gaEls PlaCED in ThE COmPETiTiOn:

Nathan Hill ‘15: First Place Varsity Congressional Debate

Isabella Riezler ‘16: First Place JV Congressional Debate and Fourth place impromptu speaking

Emerson Wieczorek ’18: second Place humorous interpretation and Third Place novice Congressional Debate

Kyle Melatti ’18: second Place impromptu speaking

Elizabeth On ’18: Third Place novice Congressional Debate

Johnny Crossman ’17: semi-finalist lincoln Douglas Debate

Rafic Hamade ’15 and Alex Schunk ’16: semi-finalists Public Forum Debate

Nevada Youth Legislators Congratulations to Rose Asaf ’15 and Nick Nielson ’15 for serving on the nevada State Youth Legislature for the 2014-2015 term. rose was recently named Chairperson.

Youth Legislators review and evaluate issues that affect nevada’s youth. Distinctive to the nevada Youth Legislature, as a group, they have the statutory authority to propose one legislative measure during each legislative session. This gives Youth Legislators the ability and opportunity to author policy that can be passed by the nevada Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.

Congratulations!

Gael Pride

On november 13th, nearly 1,000 las Vegas high school students gathered at the 58th annual sun Youth Forum to discuss hot-button issues such as abortion, gay marriage and gun control. Founded in 1955, the sun Youth Forum gives local teenagers an opportunity to share their opinions with their peers and community leaders. although moderators were present, the students directed their own discussions. They debated one another, thoughtful ideas were presented and then countered with rebuttals that were cordial and on-point. we congratulate the following students who participated in this year’s sun Youth Forum:

Samantha Acton ‘15, Karli Berry ’16, Connor Buckley ’15, Cammi De La Cruz ’15, Janey Fielden ’15,

Alexis Gulbransen ’15 and Hannah Rogers ’15.

Fall Signing Day

BaseBall Austin Cram: Santa Clara University, CACadyn Grenier: Oregon State University, OR Alex Perron: University of San Diego, CABrandon Wulff: Stanford University, CA

BasketBall Chase Jeter: Duke University, NC

(W) SWimminG Anne Boodt: Boise State University, IDmarley maluafiti: San Jose University, CA

(W) VolleyBAll Victoria ewalefo: Northern Arizona University, AZ

(m) lACroSSe Frank Gargano: St. Ambrose University, IAmason roik: Colorado Mesa University, CODevin Thrower: Colorado State University-Pueblo, CO

On November 12th Bishop Gorman held the NCAA Fall Signing Day, the first of three signing days of the year. This was a special day for senior student athletes who are receiving scholarships to attend college. Students who signed Letters of Intent were:

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Freshman Pride

It is hard to imagine that the first semester is coming to a close. It has b e e n f o u r months since the freshman transition began, and most students have gotten used to the “Gorman” way of doing things. There is a lot to take in when one considers the different schedules, the different dress codes, the difference between Mandatory Study Hall (MSH) and Mandatory Homework Session (MHS), and most importantly the difference between a tardy, an absence, and an A15! Judging by the number of nominations received for Freshman of The Week, it appears as if most of the students have adjusted.

Recent winners of the Freshman of the Week award include Trevor Papock, isabel Franco, Grant rogers, emily Burnar, Joseph Williams, Jillian Briare, Sydney lobato, and Francisco Franco. They and their parents should be very proud of this early recognition in their high school career, especially noting the large number of freshmen! Congratulations to all.

With exams behind them, I am wishing everyone a joyful Christmas break. To you and your family I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.

Irene Anderson,Freshmen Dean

Lost in Yonkers To Perform at Thespian FestivalCongratulations to the production team, cast and crew team of the Bishop Gorman High School Gaels Theatre Guild production, Lost in Yonkers on being invited to perform at the 2015 International Thespian Festival this June!

The invitation to present a full length play at the annual festival is the highest honor of achievement that a high school theatre troupe can attain. Cast includes Devin Beckwith ’15, Bailee Day ’15, nathan Hill ’15, Juliana Adams ’15, Aaron Stewart ’16, Darian Bertrand ’18, and olivia Perry ’15.

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Campus Ministry

Food was given to two New Genesis Apartment complexes, a Title 1 School, and Christ Episcopal Church Food Bank, where our free clothing bank, Matthew’s Closet, is housed. We thank everyone who participated, in particular, many of the English classes which had 100% participation in the Drive and we were able to provide food for many people this year.

Thank you To all of our generous families!

A MASSive SuCCeSS!

QueST is an overnight retreat for 9th and 10th graders. On QUEST you learn more about yourself, your relationships with family and friends, and your relationship with God. It is led by sophomores who have made a previous QUEST retreat.

KAiROS is a three day retreat for the 11th and 12th graders. This retreat helps students learn more about themselves, their relationships with others, and their relationship with God. Students

and adults discuss how living a Christian life can help guide their future and strengthen relationships with family, friends, and God. KAIROS is led by seniors who have made a previous retreat.

Kairos 66 was held S e p t e m b e r 1 7 t h through the 20th at St. Andrew’s Abbey in Valyermo, CA.

Quest 58 was held on October 2nd and 3rd at Potosi Pines, NV.

Kairos and Quest Retreats

Thank you to all the students, faculty, and staff that contributed to Mr. Petersen’s bail for the MDA Lock-Up event. Together we raised $3,500 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The money will help fund research and support the many programs of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Student Services celebrate their second Mite Box Trophy win!

Mr. Crisp and class gladly accept the Mite Box trophy for the third time this year!

Helping Out at Three Square

In November, Mr. Goertemiller and several of his students went to Three Square Food Bank and helped sort food items and bags for needy families in our community.

Keep up the good work Gaels!

Mite Box

Bailing Out Mr. Petersen!

Food Drive

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PSATResults will be distributed in December to the juniors and sophomores through their English classes. The counselors will explain to the students how to interpret their results at that time. Students receive their original test booklets with their scores. Parents and students should use it as a valuable learning tool and take the time to go over the problems and the answers. We encourage juniors to take the SAT and the ACT in the spring.

TuTORiNgAfter school every Tuesday and Thursday National Honor Society students – juniors and

seniors with a 3.50 grade point average and above – are available to tutor students in need of a little extra help. Most subject areas are covered. There is no charge for this service. Students may acquire the assistance of an NHS tutor by just going to the Tiberti Student Commons on those days.

SeNiORS

College Deadlines: The very busy season of College Applications is in full swing. Your letters of recommendation should have already been requested. A reminder, we leave on Thanksgiving break November 25th and return December 1st. No letters will be sent during this time as our teachers and counselors will be with their families. Some schools have December or January 1st deadlines. December is a short month! We leave on semester break December 19th and return on January 5th. Our offices will be closed, which means no letters will be sent.

If you are using the Common Application you should now have it completed and you should be matched to Naviance! Any of you that might be having trouble with the Application, should make an appointment to see Mr. McAllister or stop by his office before school. DO NOT WAIT ON THIS!

Counselor’s Quote of the Month

We are all InvenTors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities.

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Academics

Counselor’s Corner

Ralph Waldo emerson

Final Exams Are Right Around The Corner (December 17, 18, 19) Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind:1. is my Study Place available to me whenever i need it?

Your Study Place does little good if you cannot use it when you need it. If you are using a Study Place that you must share with others for any reason, 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. You may have to hang a Do noT DIsTUrB sign on the door or turn off the phone.

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?

Be sure your Study Place includes reference sources and supplies such as pens and pencils, paper, ruler, calculator, and whatever else you might need.

5. Does my Study Space contain a large enough desk or table?

While working on an assignment or studying for a test, use a desk or table that is large enough to hold everything you need. Allow enough room for writing and avoid clutter.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 effective studying.

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

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Athletics | Activities

MAyOR’S PRAyeR BReAKFASTEach year Bishop Gorman is invited to attend the

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. This event was created by

Mayor Oran Gragson after attending a similar event

hosted by President Eisenhower in Washington DC.

This event is intended to provide unification among

people from different types of business and to celebrate

the different faiths of our nation. Eight Bishop Gorman

students attended this year’s event on November 20th:

Samantha Acton ‘15, Connor Buckley ‘15, Cammi De

La Cruz ‘15, John Hatton ‘15, Corynne McEachern ‘15,

Jason Musni ‘15, Hannah Rogers ‘15, Simon Zemana ‘15.

ATHLETICS:

The fall sporTs season aT Bishop Gorman has come To an end for mosT Teams. our Teams were very successful This season and Took home several Team and individual awards.

In Men’s Tennis, Sam Sholeff ‘16 and Skylar Davidson ‘16 won the Division 1 Boys’ Doubles Championship in Reno. Although they played singles most of the season, they teamed up before the Sunset Region tournament and became the best doubles team in the state. With Sholeff’s powerful serves and Davidson’s grinding style, they became the perfect complement to each other, dominating the state competition.

Men’s Cross CountryIn Men’s Cross Country, Robert Daseler ‘16 and Jacob Holland ‘15 showed they are some of the top runners in Las Vegas as they both qualified for the State meet. They both finished in the top 20 in the state of Nevada.

Women’s golf Our Women’s Golf team continued their winning tradition. They were undefeated in the Sunset Southwest League, won the Sunset Regional Tournament, and qualified for the State Tournament in Reno. Congratulations to the following on making the All Sunset Region Second Team: Danielle Oberlander ‘17, Megan Orgad ‘17, Sarah James ‘16, Sabrina Schnur ‘16 and to Coach Jim Stanfill on being named Coach of the Year.

FootballOur #1 ranked football team is still undefeated and in the thick of the playoffs. Look for Regional and State results in the next issue of Sharing The Pride as the Gaels continue toward their sixth straight Nevada State Championship and possible National Championship.

FAll SPORTS SeASON

Men’s Tennis

Sam Sholeff ‘16 Skylar Davidson ‘16

Robert Daseler ‘16 Jacob Holland ‘15

ACTIVITIES:

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Advancement

ART AND SCIENCEIn mid-October, 35 Advanced Art, Ceramics and Earth Science students traveled to Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah for three days in a co-curricular opportunity to study geologic processes of the area and use the beautiful natural landscape as inspiration for works of art.

Led by teachers Mrs. Feely, Ms. Dawson and Mr. Devlin the classes practiced Leave No Trace principles, hiked a variety of trails, learned about Native American Astronomy and even went stargazing. The goal of the trip was for students to better understand

the natural processes such as frost-wedging and chemical weathering that carved the beautiful vistas and hoodoos that became the subject of many pieces of art such as watercolors, drawings and sculptures made from natural materials. All in all, the students gained a greater appreciation and understanding for the processes that created the beautiful panoramic views and used them as inspiration for amazing works of art.

SAVE THE DATE

Knight of the Gael

Red Rock Resort

Casino Spa

Thursday,

March 19, 2015

The 29th Annual Bishop Gorman Golf Classic was held on Friday, November 14th. The tournament, which was brought back to Spanish Trail Country Club after 5 years at Badlands, SOLD OUT making it one of our most successful tournaments so far! Money raised from the Golf Classic supports our students and school by providing unrestricted funds that can be used for immediate needs during the year.

Many thanks go out to all of our parents, alumni & friends who were a part of this event and helped to make it a success!

A special thanks to our Title Sponsor: Golden Gaming and other Major

Sponsors: Wirtz Beverage of Nevada, Bentar Development, High Desert Petroleum, Terrible Herbst, Frazier Masonry, Helix Electric, OMEX, CC Construction, Blackboard Transact, Robco Electric, KHS&S, Sodexo, C7 Works, Freedom Underground, Rafael Construction, Chapman Dodge, Red Rock Harley Davidson, YESCO, and Lance & Roxanne Shoen.

Between the beautiful weather and all of the great people at the tournament, it was a fun day for all! The day was especially exciting for our tournament winners- Congratulations to Helix Electric and Par 3 Landscape.

We’re looking forward to the 30th Annual Golf Classic in Fall 2015 and hope to see you all there!

12,000number of people in the Bishop Gorman community who received the legacy now mailing

legacy now case components: tuition assistance, faculty

enrichment, capital replacements40%students who benefit from tuition assistance 36

number of months you have to pay off your

pledge12/31/14 deadline to make your legacy now gift and take advantage of the matching gift program 1,000/

1,000,000 if 1,000 people gave $1,000

we would raise $1,000,000

It's all in the numbers!

$27.77your monthly payment if you made a $1,000 pledge over 36 months

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legacy now please visit our website:

www.bishopgorman.org/legacynow

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