Bishop Gorman High School Diocese of Las Vegas

Administration 2Gael Pride 3

Campus Ministry 4Academics 5

Athletics | Activities 6 Advancement 7

Volume 18 Issue 5 March 2012

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Student Wins Tiberti Spelling Bee HIGH HONORS FOR GAELS THEATRE GUILD

TEN EVENTS ADVANCE TO STATE! Six Superior ratingS:

1. Group Musical Theatre: FIRST PLACE WINNERS! Skid Row. Student Participants: Dylan Arredondo ’13, Julie Borzage ’13, Tenasie Bowe ’12, Hannah Cava ’12, Yazmine De la Rosa ’13, Victoria Hudman ’13, Kelly Kinas ’13, Courtney McGowan ’12, Paige Pensivy ’12, Alexandra Porterfield ’12, Mackenzie Tucky ’13, Maddison Turner ’13, Kristina Wells ’13, and Ray Winters ’13.

2. Duet Musical: A Whole New World Student Participants: Javlin Baloca ’14, Anna Carothers ’14.

3. Duet Acting: Sad and Glad. Student Participants: Zack Gearing ’13, Alexandra Streuber ’12.

4. Contrasting Monologues: Henry IV Part 1 and Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Student Participant: Alexandra Porterfield ’12.

5. & 6. Solo Musical Theatre: Blue Hair Student Participant: Kelly Kinas ’13. Adelaide’s Lament Student Participant: Alexa Weidenfeld ’15.

Five excellent ratingS:

1. Duet Musical: Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better. Student Participants: Kristina Wells ’13, Alexa Wells ’15.

2. Solo Musical: Ireland Student Participant: Delaney Malm ’15.

3. Duet Acting: Red Student Participants: Dylan Arredondo ’13, Paul Ward ’12.

4. Stage Management: Student Participant: Hannah Cava ’12.

In addition, our One Act entitled, A Murdered Mystery received an excellent rating!! Student Participants: Devin Beckwith ’15,

Louis Hillegass IV ’14, Brianna McArthur ’14, Annie Siroky ’15, Graciela Strahan ’13, Alexandra Streuber ’12.

Excitement prevailed at the annual Marietta Tiberti Memorial Catholic Schools Spelling Bee, which took place on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in the Jim3 House of Performing Arts. After 80 minutes of competition, only two spellers remained; however, Aidan Kennelley and Veronica Matthews kept the competition alive for 90 more minutes! In the end, Kennelley, an 8th grader at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton school, spelled “domiciliate” and “summitry” correctly to take first place in the competition and win the Marietta Tiberti Scholarship. Matthews, a seventh grader at St. Elizabeth, took second place and was a formidable challenger.

8th Grade Winner: Nathanael Duldolac, St. Francis7th Grade Winner: Dara Franceschi, St. Viator6th Grade Winner: Jenna Coe, St. Christopher5th Grade Winner: Kerry Connolly, Our Lady of LV

CONGRATULATIONS!

Mr. and Mrs. Tito and Sandee Tiberti presented the winners their trophies: 1st Place: Aidan Kennelley, St. Elizabeth 2nd Place: Veronica Matthews, St. Elizabeth 3rd Place: Franklin Licos, St. Elizabeth

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Administration

» Registration 2012-2013 Registration packets for the 2012-2013 school year have been sent out. If you have not submitted your forms along with your $500 registration fee to the Finance Department, please do so as soon as possible. Only after these have been received, will your student be scheduled to meet with their counselor to select classes for the upcoming school year.

» Financial Aid Open enrollment for financial aid for the 2012-2013 school year has begun. Log on to www.bishopgorman.org where there is a link to FACTS Grant and Aid under the Admissions tab. Submit your application and pay the required fee online. Please be aware that you must be VERIFIED by FACTS Tuition Aid for your application to be reviewed by the Tuition Assistance Committee.

Memos from the Finance Department:

Summer Enrichment 2012Session 1: June 4 – June 15 (2 Week Session)

Session 2: June 18 – June 29 (2 Week Session)

Session 3: July 2 – July 7 (1 Week Session)

Session 4: July 9 – July 20 (2 Week Session)

Session 5: July 23 – July 27 (1 Week Session)

(Monday through Saturday with no class on July 4th)

Instructor: Mrs. Andrews Tuesday nights: 7pm-8:30pm

(March 13th, March 27th, April 17th & May 1st)

Cost is $80.00 (books are not included in this fee)

Register at www.bishopgorman.org

Please call Mrs. Rivera with any questions (702) 476-4053

Parents’ Educational Series Announces Our First Book Club!

Dear Parents:Yet even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God, For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment. (Joel 2:12-13)

In April of last year I found myself sitting at dinner with my wife, along with some colleagues at the NCEA conference in New Orleans. The topic of our dinner discussion was the paradox that it is sometimes difficult to practice one’s faith in a Catholic school. We were brainstorming ideas of how we could enhance the faith life and practice of our high school students that would not be overly intrusive on their already busy schedules. This discussion has continued via email and telephone and the result is very simple ways to live out the faith that during Lent. This project is called 20 Ways in 20 Days.

The premise is simple – there is a focus activity for each of the 20 school days during the four weeks that precede our Easter/Spring Break (begins on March 5). For example, one of the activities is to make the Sign of the Cross when passing by the doors of the Chapel. Another example is to double one’s Mite Box contribution (or give for the first time) or to pray the Act of Contrition and then reconcile with someone who you have offended. All of these activities fit the Lenten themes of prayer, fasting, almsgiving and repentance. Through participation in conscious, deliberate and simple actions, we believe that we can impact a profound change in the name of Jesus Christ for Bishop Gorman Catholic High School.

Students, faculty members and parents are all invited to participate in this endeavor. The calendar will be present in all classrooms to remind everyone of the daily activity. Furthermore, we will have reminders on the Gorman Daily News and on the website. While we will be promoting this effort, the only accountability is your own personalized level of commitment to God surrounding this project.

So often I have found that I struggle to find something meaningful to “give up” for Lent. 20 Ways in 20 Days will require not only giving up, but giving back and living the faith. Blessed Mother Teresa said “What I do you cannot do; but what you do, I cannot do. The needs are great, and none of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.” I invite everyone to take some time to do some small things with great love, engage in some spiritual discipline during this holy season of Lent, and join in the 20 Ways in 20 Days initiative!

In Christ,

Kevin P. KieferPrincipal

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Gael Pride

Creative Writing

Chemistry IN action

Art worksMrs. Feely and the rest of the Visual Arts Department would like to congratulate Ruth Larmore ’12 on her continued success with the Scholastic Art Competition. She received two Honorable Mentions for her beautiful drawings: “Self Portrait and “Pencil Neck.”

This is the second year in a row that she has been part of this elite collection of student work. Her artwork is on display at the Springs Preserve from February 4th through March 4th.

Congratulations!

Students in Mrs. Burgar’s chemistry class synthesized a highly

flexible cross-linked polymer and tested its physical properties.

The objective of this lab was to recreate everyone’s favorite

childhood toy, Silly Putty. This type of polymer has elastic

properties because it will recover its original size and shape after

being pulled, twisted and compressed.

For over 80 years, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards have allowed 87,000-plus kids a year to compete for the title of the best artists/writers in the world. This contest encourages students in grades seven through twelve to showcase their talents

while receiving guidance and scholarships.

Tiffany Helmandollar ’12 earned Gold Key-standing for her poetry portfolio. This is the first time a Gorman student has earned this accommodation for either poetry or a portfolio AND SHE DID BOTH.

Further congratulations to Corynne McEachern ’15 for her persuasive essay. She earned a Gold Key and “Best in Show.”

Tiffany’s piece will compete at the Nationals in the portfolio category. Corynne’s piece also will compete at Nationals, but in two categories—the Gold Key’s persuasive awards and in the America’s Voice Contest. She was selected to represent the state of Nevada for the latter accommodation. Good luck ladies. We hope to see you at Carnegie Hall!

The following students also earned either Honorable Mention or Silver Key for their submissions:

Madison Alder ’13, Marisa Bankey ’12, Katie Barnett ’12, Kenton Batson ’12, Sarah Bessen ’12, Kimberly Briones ’12, Elizabeth Charles ’12, Anamarie Ellis ’12, Tracey Gaydosh ’12, Jeremy Hyde ’12, Samantha Itchon ’12, James Macatangay ’12, Bryce McEachern ’14, Cody Miller ’12, Paige Pensivy ’12, Tiffany Solari ’13, Komal Sood ’12, Roberto Thomas ’12, and Rachel Wallace ’12.

Announcing the 2012 Scholastic Art & Writing Regional gold Key Recipients!

Stephan Pang Kee ’12, Stevi Portz ’13, Roger Gordon ’14, William Boyd ’13, and Sean Johnson ’13.

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Campus Ministry

Mite BoxMITE BOX WINNERS:

Week 9 Mr. Rivera’s Class $135.00Week 10 Ms. Migneron’s Class $151.02Week 11 Mrs. Sikora’s Class $53.58Week 12 Ms. White’s Class $379.43Week 13 Ms. Wilson’s Class $38.75Week 14 Mr. May’s Class $29.39

Spring Service DayHelp beautify the St. Therese Center’s newest

location & give hope to those in need!

Saturday, April 28th 9am – 12pm

St. Therese Retreat Center100 East Lake Mead Parkway

Service day is a great way for families to earn student service hours! Look at www.bishopgorman.org for more details!

For the second year in a row Bishop Gorman collected donations in oversized baby bottles to support the efforts at First Choice Pregnancy Center.

Karen Kinney, a current parent, provided us with the opportunity to provide care for 16 babies!

Thank you to everyone for their wonderful donations, and particularly to our top three donating classes: 3rd place: MR. MCCALL’S CLASS, 2nd place: MS. DIVENTO’S CLASS, and with a donation of $390.43, our 1st place winners MS. WHITE’S CLASS!

BABY BOTTLE PROJECT IS A HUGE SUCCESS!

UPCOming REtREAtS

march 4-6: Kairos 57

march 19th:Senior Retreat at Springs Preserve

April 22-24: Kairos 58

DO WHAT’S RIGHT AND

GIVE TO THE MITE!

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Academics

COURSE REGISTRATION: Course registration for the 2012-13 school year is going on now. In order for registration to take place, two items MUST be completed:1. All forms and the registration fee of $500 are due to the Finance Department.2. Service hours should be completed as follows:

a. Freshmen: a minimum of 12.5 hoursb. Sophomores: a minimum of 37.5 hoursc. Juniors: a minimum of 62.5 hours

The counselor will send for each student to register, please make sure your student comes prepared! The course registration guide is available online at www.bishopgorman.org and Edline. Parents are encouraged to review the content of the courses and the prerequisites necessary for each class with their student.

JUNIORS: Start thinking about taking your standardized tests for college! Below is the difference between the SAT & ACT:

ACT • Curriculum-based test; logic-based questions; • Approx. three hours long • Four sections - English, Math, Science, Reading • Additional writing component (required by some schools) • Total possible points - 36

SAT • Critical thinking-based; problem solving ability. • Approx. three hours and 45 minutes long • Three sections - verbal, math, writing • Each section is 800 points for a total of 2400

We encourage students to take both tests. Colleges will accept either score. Good luck and check out the websites for registration dates and test prep: • http://sat.collegeboard.com/home • http://actstudent.org

SENIORS: College Decisions: As you receive decisions from colleges, please update your Naviance Family Connection account. Were you admitted, denied, or waitlisted? Inquiring minds need to know!!! This information remains confidential so please don’t hesitate to update it. The received decisions need to be recorded in order to pick up your cap and gown in May.

Scholarship Information: Many colleges will include scholarship information in their admission letters or separately. When you receive the scholarship notification, please give a copy of your scholarship letter to Mrs. Burford in Student Services. Scholarships are listed in the graduation program and we want to make sure that you get recognition for those you have received.You do not have to attend the school offering the scholarship in order for the information to appear in the graduation program. We include college related scholarship as well as outside scholarship information so please bring us a copy of everything you receive!

Counselor’s Corner

2012 Exam CalEndar WEEk 1

MORNING 8 a.m.

AFTERNOON 12 p.m.

Monday, May 7 Chemistry Environmental Science

Psychology

Tuesday, May 8 Computer Science A Spanish Language

Art History

Wednesday, May 9 Calculus AB Calculus BC

Chinese Language and Culture

Thursday, May 10 English Literature and Composition

Japanese Language and Culture Latin: Vergil

Friday, May 11 German Language and Culture U.S. History

European History

Studio Art: Last day for your school to submit digital portfolios and to gather 2-D Design and Drawing students for the physical portfolio assembly. Students should have forwarded their completed digital portfolios to their teachers well before this date.

2012 Exam CalEndar WEEk 2

MORNING 8 a.m.

AFTERNOON 12 p.m.

AFTERNOON 2 PM

Monday, May 14 Biology Music Theory

Physics B Physics C: Mechanics

Physics C: Electricity and

Magnetism

Tuesday, May 15 US Government and Politics

Comparative Government and

Politics French Language

and Culture

Wednesday, May 16 English Language and Composition

Statistics

Thursday, May 17 Macroeconomics World History

Microeconomics Italian Language

and Culture

Friday, May 18 Human Geography

Spanish Literature

AP Testing Schedule 2012

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Athletics | Activities

It’s tImE for Prom!This year’s Prom will take place on April 14, 2012 at the Red Rock Hotel and Casino.

The dance will be held from 7:30-10:30pm with lock-in from 8:00pm-10:00pm. Ticket prices are $150/couple and $80/single and will include a sit down dinner. Tickets will be on sale Monday, March 12th-Friday, March 30th. NO tickets will be sold the week of the dance or at the door.

sEnIor trIPStudents depart by bus on May 25, 2012 for the BGHS sponsored senior trip to Disneyland and return the morning of May 26, 2012. Total cost is $90.00 per student which includes transportation, admission to the

park, all rides and entertainment at the park.

A deposit of $50.00 is due to Ms. Cannella by March 26, 2012. A spot on the trip will not be guaranteed if no deposit is made. (payment in full by March 26, 2012 is encouraged.) Full payment is due by May 4, 2012. This senior trip is NOT mandatory. See the Bishop Gorman website for further information.

At the conclusion of the first semester, I asked freshman teachers to choose

one person from each of their classes to be on the All Star Academic Team. Congratulations to all of those named, especially those who were named by more than one teacher! Teachers were also asked to name those who were worthy of a Most Improved Award. Teachers were asked to

consider both academics and effort. Congratulations to these students as well. For the complete list visit www.bishopgorman.org.

Irene Anderson, Dean Freshman PRIDE Program

Congratulations

Angelica Pawlowski ’12 who recently made the

Polish NationalSoccer Team!!

Congratulations

BGHS Girls Bowling Team on being named State Academic Champions!

CongRAtulAtionsVarsity Competition squad

for your reCent ViCtory at the USA Spirit Competition

1st in Show Cheer – Advanced Level

1st in High School Pom – Advanced Level

1st in High School Fight Song and...

overAll GrAnd ChAmpionS!

Congratulations

Shabazz Muhammad ’12 was recently named

on the official roster of the 35th Annual McDonald’s

All American Games.

STUDENT-ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT

(W) Cross Country: Taylor Stueve-Emporia State University, Kansas(W) LaCrosse: Jamie Reschke-Huntingdon College, Alabama(W) soCCer: Allie Arguello-University of Evansville, Indiana; Kylie Kircher-University of Louisiana at Monroe; Mia Moore-Loyola Marymount University; Haley Wingender-Northern Arizona University BaseBaLL: Tyler Baker-Western Nevada College FootBaLL: Zach Hutchins-Montana State; Marc Philippi-University of New Mexico; Shaquille Powell-Duke; Ronald Scoggins-University of New Mexico; Ronnie Stanley-Notre Dame.sWimming: Ian Sinclair-Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

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Advancement

Social Media is becoming more and more a part of our everyday l ives .Facebook,Twit ter , Y o u T u b e , M y S p a c e , Google+, are just a few of the popular sites people are using to stay in touch!

As part of our Beyond the Books Program and Parent Speaker Series, Linda Fogg-Phillips, speaker and co-author of Facebook for Parents addressed our community on the importance of using these sites as constructive tools. Students learned how to become mindful and socially responsible on these sites, while parents and teachers learned how to become mentors in the virtual world.

Bishop Gorman is stepping further into the social media world as well!

Parents and Students: Join our Facebook page to stay up-to-

date on important things happening on campus! Go to: www.facebook.com/

BishopGormanHighSchool

facebook for All!

W ith the announcement of the Bishop Gorman Athletic Training Center and watching the site

being prepared, students taking Mr. Feely’s Computer Graphics class were asked to play the role of a 3D artist.

With only a site plan and elevations, students created a three dimensional model of the ATC building. From interpreting the architectural drawings to creating the elevated model, students received first-hand experience in a design and production environment. Our class is particularly proud of Colton Castro ’14. Colton has taken this project further than any student. Colton added building finishes and superimposed his 3D rendering into a site photograph. Congratulations Colton, we are so proud of this accomplishment!

30th Annual Knight of the Gael

honoring The Engelstad

Family FoundationThursday, March 22, 2012

Cocktails at 6:00 pmDinner at 7:30 pm

Red Rock Resort Casino & SpaCocktail Attire

$300 per person or $3,000 per table of ten

Program Ads Are AvailablePlease visit www.bishopgorman.org to RSVP

or call (702) 476-4032

Athletic Training Center

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