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Press ReleasesProvidence is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory Augustinian high school. A dedicated and caring faculty and staff integrate the core Augustinian values of truth, unity and love into all dimensions of student life. A demanding curriculum, inclusive service programs, competitive athletics and comprehensive extracurricular offerings challenge students in a safe and nurturing environment. To date, the Class of 2012 have been offered scholarships valued at more than $20 million dollars. In addition, these seniors performed in excess of 15,000 hours of community service during their high school careers. Providence Catholic is located in New Lenox, IL. 5-7-12
Providence Catholic announces the April Students of the Month
(New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for April. These students are recognized for achievement, improvement and/or accomplishments in school courses as well as other school-related activities.
Every month, each academic department chairperson selects one student as its “Student of the Month” from a number of students nominated by teachers. Students of the Month receive a certificate of recognition, have their photos displayed in Providence Catholic High School’s main hallway for the following month and are invited as a group to have lunch with the Principal.
The Providence Catholic High School Students of the Month for April are standing left to right: sophomore Dominic Lagone of Mokena (Science), sophomore Sean Murray of Manhattan (Administration), freshman Jack Pell of Mokena (English), freshman Kajus Kavaliauskas of Lemont (Technology) and freshman Nick Krejci of Plainfield (Fine Arts). Sitting left to right: freshman Jacob Alfarah of Orland Park (Physical Education), senior Abby Smith of Lockport (Mathematics), sophomore Sarah Kuhlmann of Mokena (Theology) and sophomore Dyamond Parker of Joliet (Social Science & Business). Not pictured: sophomore Melina Ferraro of Lockport (World Language).
5-7-12
Providence Catholic to Host Spring Concert and Art Show
(New Lenox) – Providence Catholic High School’s Fine Arts Department will host its annual Spring Concert and Art Show on Tuesday, May 15. The art show will begin at 6 pm in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Gymnasium and will feature outstanding student artwork. The concert will start at 7 pm in the Sacred Heart Gymnasium and will feature the talented musicians of the PCHS bands and choirs. Both events are open to the public and admission is free. However, donations will be accepted at the door for Brittany Pirc, a sophomore at Providence Catholic who suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car accident in late-March. “Pennies for Pirc” is a free will contribution that will help the Pirc family defray the cost of Brittany’s increasing medical expenses. Providence Catholic is located at 1800 W. Lincoln Highway in New Lenox. Please enter through door #7.
5-2-12
Providence Catholic High School Names the Class of 2012 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
(New Lenox) - Donald Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is proud to announce Katherine Formentini as the Class of 2012 Valedictorian and Sean Connelly as Salutatorian. “We are very proud of these academically gifted students. They are leaders among their peers both in and out of the classroom and we wish them all the best,” offered Sebestyen.
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5-2-12 Providence Catholic to Host Annual Summer Youth Camps
(New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School is proud to announce the return of their annual Youth Summer Camps. The dedicated and respected Providence Catholic coaches are known for their record number of IHSA State Championship titles, which is now up to 25. Camps are open to students in grades 1 through 9. Participants will have the opportunity to learn something new, enhance their knowledge and skills and practice the concepts of good sportsmanship and teamwork. The 2012 Providence Catholic Youth Summer Camps include:
Athletic Camps include: Baseball, Basketball (boys/girls/coed), Football, Soccer (coed), Softball, Tennis (boys/girls/coed), Track & Field (coed), Volleyball (boys/girls) and Wrestling. Academic Camp includes: Art
All camps will be held at Providence Catholic High School, which is located at 1800 W. Lincoln Highway in New Lenox. Please visit www.providencecatholic.org for more specific camp information including dates, times and fees or to download a registration brochure. Questions may be directed to (815) 717-3170 (athletic camps) or (815) 717-3160 (academic camp).
5-1-12 Providence Catholic inducts 112 new members to the Augustinian Youth Ministry
(New Lenox) – Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is proud to announce the newest members of the Augustinian Youth Ministry (AYM), who were officially inducted during an all-school Mass in mid-April. The Augustinian Youth Ministry is a service-based student organization with more than 400 members. “Through a number of events which include clothing, food and toy collections as well as a fall and spring blood drive, the students in AYM are doing an amazing job in giving back to the community and in living the Christian values they have learned at Providence Catholic High School,” said Ms. Molly Duffy, AYM Moderator and PCHS Math Teacher.
The 112 newly inducted members of the Augustinian Youth Ministry are residents from the following towns: (Channahon) Brooke Schulte (Elwood) Robert Brueggert, Kristen Crawford, Dylan Fairbairn, Tessa Fairbairn, Madison Fisher and Rebecca Rachke (Frankfort) Taylor Dickason, Sara Dreyer, Alyssa Gialamas, Angela Jensen, David Kaminski, Samantha Lewandowski, Vivian Mendoza and Kevin Slade (Homer Glen) Rachael Ambrose, Alexander Brittan, Sean Burke, Alyssa Flanagan, Marybeth Galick, Bryan Grill, Matthew MacNab, Claire Moriarty, Nicholas Parente, Courtney Pych, Luc Quaranta, Kathleen Rash, Taylor Reid, Brendan Treacy, Kimberly Trochuck, Kevin Troy and Kyle Troy (Joliet) Hannah Baudek, Tessa Botka, Elizabeth Eggen, Allison Errthum, Samantha Irvin, Vanessa Price, Danielle Sebek and Margaret Turk (Lemont) Anne Danta, Kyle Gardner, Ryan Gardner, Kyleigh Maday, Jayant Ramadurai and Brenton Villasenor (Lockport) Sarah Brightmore, Carly Cicirale, Theresa Dabrowski, Elizabeth Dennis, Melina Ferraro, Zosia Horak, Lauren Rasmussen and Andrea Veltri (Matteston) Kristin Watkins (Minooka) Maggie O'Brien (Mokena) Regan Flaherty, Jacob Hopkins, Dominic Lagone, John Marron, Tyler Martinkus, Adam Morrison, Jack Pell, Jillian Rademacher, Mikayla Sanders and Hannah Wagner (Monee) Joseph Sigrist (New Lenox) Kathleen Andrews, Ryan Carp, Michael Davis, Victoria Horak, Jordan Leonard, Meghan Meagher, Sarah Miller, Noah Senffner, Greg Temofeew and Claire Trafton (Orland Hills) Stephanie Venegas and Taylor Warfield (Orland Park) Tyler Andrews, Patrick Downes, Megan Falls, Robert Fuesel, MacKenzie Glos, Kristen Grzywacz, Nicole Grzywacz, Scott Hansen, Ana Houlis, McKenna Kaup, Jack Kelley, Michael Michalak, Nicole Nocera, Meghan Shea, Colleen Sloyan and Kevin Whalen (Plainfield) Lizette Duran, Hannah Gleason and Margaret O'Grady (Romeoville) Alvin Perez (Shorewood) Emily Hornung (Tinley Park) Leah Alles, Andrew Banathy, Grace Barrett, Tess Barrett, Niamh Costello, Morgan Kulpinski, Danielle Miller, Samantha Rohrer, Clare Urchell, Stephen Westman and Kevin Wetzel (Wilmington) Kelsey Duffy. 4-30-12 Providence Catholic Men's Club to host annual "Celtic Chip-In" Golf Outing Scramble (New Lenox) – Providence Catholic High School’s Men’s Club will host their annual “Celtic Chip-In” Golf Outing Scramble on Saturday, May 19, 2012 (9 a.m. Shotgun Start) at Green Garden Country Club in Frankfort. The cost is $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome and includes 18 holes of golf with motorized cart, lunch and an early dinner. There will also be several raffles and prizes awarded. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Ed Barrett at (815) 717-3164 or ebarrett@providencecatholic.org with questions. Proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the students of Providence Catholic High School. Visit www.providencecatholic.org (click on the Men’s Club Golf Outing link under the “News”) to download/print a registration form.
4-24-12
Providence Catholic Hosts 8th Annual Poetry Slam (New Lenox) – Providence Catholic High School hosted their 8th Annual Poetry Slam in mid-April. Initiated by Ms. Soteria Papagiannopoulos, PCHS Librarian and Ms. Mary Colbert, PCHS English Teacher, the poetry slam continues to grow each year. With nearly 16 participants and an audience of students and faculty and staff, the poets recited both original and published poems. “We began the slams as a way of celebrating “National Poetry Month” in April. We continued the slam because we were amazed at the poems students wrote and this gave them a venue in which to share their poems with their peers. Poetry is for the heart and the spirit. It expresses the inexpressible; the poet is able to express what we all feel and yearn in our souls but are unable to put into words,” offered Ms. Papagiannopoulos. A panel of student and faculty judges rated each poem on a scale of 5-10. Below are the winners of the 2012 Poetry Slam. Original Poem 1st place: Justin Slattery of Orland Park 2nd place: Christian Rojas of Lemont 3rd place: Jake Zeeman of Shorewood, Brandon Picciolini of Joliet, Matt O’Neill of Lemont
Published Poem 1st place: Nick Holy of Lemont 2nd place: Sean Connelly of Tinley Park 3rd place: Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park
Standing (left to right): Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park, Justin Slattery of Orland Park, Nick Holy of Lemont, Sean Connelly of Tinley Park, Brandon Picciolini of Joliet and Jake Zeeman of Shorewood. Sitting (left to right): Christian Rojas of Lemont and Matt O’Neill of Lemont
4-24-12 Providence Catholic Hosts 10th Annual Math Bowl (New Lenox) – Nearly 300 area students from 20 surrounding schools participated in Providence Catholic High School’s 10th Annual Math Bowl on Saturday, April 21. The competition was open to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students and broken down between private and public schools. Providence Catholic extends its warmest thanks and congratulations to all of the students, parents and schools who participated in this exciting event.
Private School Results:
7th & 8th Grade Algebra Awards (Team) 1st Place: St. George, Tinley Park 2nd Place: Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, Orland Hills 3rd Place: Noonan Academy, Mokena
7th & 8th Grade Algebra Awards (Individual) 1st Place: Meghana Kamineni (St. George, Tinley Park) 2nd Place: Colin Brankin (Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, Orland Hills) 3rd Place: Kim Meifert (St. Dominic, Bolingbrook)
6th & 7th Grade Awards (Team) 1st Place: St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick, Lemont 2nd Place: St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield 3rd Place: Incarnation, Palos Heights
6th & 7th Grade Awards (Individual) 1st Place: Tyler Reaves (St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick, Lemont) 2nd Place: Brendan McGuire (St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick, Lemont) 3rd Place: Joe Wardell (Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, Orland Hills)
Calculator Contest 1st Place: Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, Orland Hills 2nd Place: St. Dominic, Bolingbrook 3rd Place: St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield
Public School Results:
7th & 8th Grade Algebra Awards (Team) 1st Place: Conrady Jr. High, Hickory Hills 2nd Place: Hickory Creek Middle School, Frankfort 3rd Place: Liberty Jr. High, New Lenox
7th & 8th Grade Algebra Awards (Individual) 1st Place: Rani Hassoun (Conrady Jr. High, Hickory Hills) 2nd Place: Ivan Jukic (Conrady Jr. High, Hickory Hills) 3rd Place: Heather Hu (Orland Jr. High, Orland Park)
6th & 7th Grade Awards (Team) 1st Place: Hickory Creek Middle School, Frankfort 2nd Place: Orland Jr. High, Orland Park 3rd Place: Old Quarry Middle School, Lemont
6th & 7th Grade Awards (Individual) 1st Place: Sam Passarelli (Hickory Creek Middle School, Frankfort) 2nd Place: Josh Reitz (Old Quarry Middle School, Lemont) 3rd Place: Daniel Jesuthasan (Orland Jr. High, Orland Park)
Calculator Contest 1st Place: Hickory Creek Middle School, Frankfort 2nd Place: Liberty Jr. High, New Lenox 3rd Place: Old Quarry Middle School, Lemont
4-23-12
Ten Providence Catholic Student-Athletes make College Commitments
(New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce that seniors Nick Beller, Sean Fitzgerald, Cassidy Glenn, Michael Hryn, Jack Klyczek, Nora Mitros, Chris Salazar, Kelly Sloyan, Lindsay Smoljan and Kevin Tully have made commitments to continue playing their respective sports at the collegiate level. “We are very proud of these talented students who have worked hard both in and outside of the classroom. We wish them the very best,” said Sebestyen.
Standing (left to right): Nick Beller, Michael Hryn, Kevin Tully, Chris Salazar, Jack Klyczek and Sean Fitzgerald Sitting (left to right): Nora Mitros, Cassidy Glenn, Kelly Sloyan and Lindsay Smoljan
Nick Beller, son of Mike and Judy Beller of Homer Glen, committed to pursue his track and field and cross country career at Loyola University of Chicago. He received the Damen Academic Scholarship and plans to major in Biology. Beller is a graduate of Homer Junior High and a parishioner at Our Mother of Good Counsel. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society and an AP Scholar and Illinois State Scholar. Beller has been a member of the Celtic track & field team as well as the football team his entire high school career. Furthermore, he was a member of the cross country team for the past two years.
Sean Fitzgerald of Manhattan, son of Dan and Katie Penwitt and John and Jennifer Fitzgerald, committed to play football for Augustana College where he plans to major in Pre-Physical Therapy and Biology. Fitzgerald is a graduate of St. Joseph School (Manhattan) and a member of their parish. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society, is an Illinois State Scholar, Student Ambassador and has been a member of the Student Council for the past four years. Furthermore, he was named to the All-State Academic Team. Fitzgerald has played for both the Celtic football and track & field team his entire high school career. In addition, as team co-captain, he was named to the CCL Blue All-Conference Team and 3rd Team All-Area. Fitzgerald was also a State qualifier for high jump last season.
Cassidy Glenn, daughter of Daniel and Angela Glenn of Blue Island, signed her National Letter of Intent to attend Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC on a full athletic scholarship where she plans to major in Pharmacy and continue her basketball career. Glenn is a graduate of Saint Kieran where she is also a parishioner. The honor roll student has been a member of the Celtic basketball team her entire high school career. As guard/forward, she is the second leading scorer in PCHS history with 1,308 points. Glenn averages 16.7 points and 7 rebounds per game. Furthermore, she was the MVP for the past three years and was named ESCC All-Conference, Southtown Star All-Area and Joliet Herald All-Area Teams.
Michael Hryn, son of Michael and Mary Hryn of Tinley Park, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend St. Ambrose University on a combined academic and athletic scholarship where he will continue his football career. He is currently undecided on his major. Hryn is a graduate of Prairie View Junior High and a parishioner at St. Stephen Church. Hryn is a member of the Strategic Games Club and has been a member of the Celtic football and wrestling teams for the past four years. In 2011, Hryn was named the Most Improved Defensive Player.
Jack Klyczek, son of Mark and Patti Klyczek of Monee, committed to play football for Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO where he plans to major in Sports Management. Klyczek is a graduate of Crete-Monee Middle School and a parishioner at St. Boniface. He has played for the Celtic football team his entire high school career and member of the track team for the past two seasons.
Nora Mitros, daughter of Kevin and Anne Mitros of Mokena, signed her National Letter of Intent to attend St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN on a combined academic and athletic scholarship where she plans to major in Education and continue her volleyball career. Mitros is a graduate of St. Mary (Mokena) and a member of their parish. The honor roll student is a member of the Augustinian Youth Ministry (AYM), is a Celtic Time Advisor, Student Ambassador, Eucharistic Minister, Sacristan and a Teacher’s Aide. Furthermore, Mitros has been a member of the Celtic varsity volleyball team for the past four years. During her junior year, Mitros was named All-State 2nd Team, All-Area and All-Conference and Southtown Star All-Star Team.
Chris Salazar, son of Philip and Kara Curran of Plainfield committed to play football for Augustana College where he received an academic scholarship and plans to major in Business Administration. Salazar is a graduate of Washington Junior High & Academy and member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. The honor roll student has played football for the past four years and baseball for the past three years. In addition, he was named PCHS Offensive MVP.
Kelly Sloyan, daughter of Joe and Peg Sloyan of Orland Park, committed to play volleyball for Carroll University where she received an academic scholarship and plans to major in Exercise Science and Physical Therapy. Sloyan is a graduate of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin and a parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi. She has played volleyball for her entire high school career and was named Student of the Month by the Theology Department.
Lindsay Smoljan, daughter of Arthur and Dianna Smoljan of Mokena, committed to pursue her track and field career at Marquette University where she received an academic scholarship and plans to major in Psychology. Smoljan is a graduate of Mokena Junior High and a parishioner at St. Mary Church. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society, Augustinian Youth Ministry and Habitat for Humanity. Furthermore, she is an Illinois State Scholar. Smoljan has been a member of the Celtic track & field team her entire high school career and was a three-year school record holder with 10’3 in the pole vault. In addition, she was a 3A Sectional Champion and an IHSA State Qualifier.
Kevin Tully, son of Timothy and Marianne Tully of Orland Park committed to play baseball for the University of Chicago where he plans to major in Economics. Tully is a graduate of Century Junior High and a parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society and Augustinian Youth Ministry (AYM). Furthermore, he has played on the Celtic baseball team for the past four years and was on the wrestling team for two years. 4-17-12 Providence Catholic announces the 2012 National Honor Society Inductees
(New Lenox) – Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is proud to announce the 2012 National Honor Society (NHS) members, which were officially inducted during a ceremony in late-March. “These 118 new members have received one of the highest honors granted to students at Providence Catholic and other high schools across the nation and we are very proud of their extraordinary academic achievements,” said Sebestyen.
Margaret Davis (Officer) of New Lenox, Ryan Jones (NHS President) of Homer Glen, Ms. Lisa Schraub (Assistant NHS Moderator), Mr. Kevin Oliver (NHS Moderator), George McCabe (Officer) of Mokena and Grace Morrison (Officer) of Mokena. Providence Catholic National Honor Society is founded on the principles of scholarship, leadership, character and service. The selection process begins when students who meet academic qualifications are given applications for NHS membership. Once the student completes their application, Providence Catholic faculty members are asked to evaluate the candidates on the four guiding principles. Finally, the Faculty Council reviews the prospective students and makes the final decision on membership. NHS is a service-based student organization and its members continue to serve after induction. Members participate in many community projects and are also called upon to coordinate the PCHS Book Sale, lead tour groups during the school’s annual Open House and staff the Annual Fund phon-a-thons, parent-teacher conferences and special events. The newly appointed 2012 National Honor Society officers are juniors Margaret Davis, George McCabe, Grace Morrison and Ryan Jones (President). The Class of 2012 senior student inductees are George Mastorakos and Jennifer Stahovic. The Class of 2013 junior student inductees are Tara Airola, Alissa Alberico, Vincent Ambrose, Angela Annarino, Cassidy Bannon, Robert Beattie, Patrick Bedell, Gabriella Berman, Krista Brakauskas, Nicholas Bruno, Mary Claire Burchett, Rebecca Burczak, Sean Burke, Shelby Chesko, Brianna Chibe, Carrie Cicirale, Margaret Corso, Theresa Dabrowski, Brian Daniher, Margaret Davis, Jonah Deffenbaugh, Marisa Dion, Conor Doyle, Alyson Duzansky, Kevin Edgeworth, Hannah Ferrill, Bridget Flaherty, Rachel Follenweider, Michelle Ford, Gienna Gaeta, Maura Ganser, Megan Gergets, Alyssa Gialamas, Connor Gilroy, Steven Gruszkowski, Allison Hallberg, Brian Harris, Paige Hasier, Andrew Helmin, Kimberly Hendrick, Mary Hickey, Ana Houlis, Paul Huguelet, Molly Hyland, Jessica Jatis, Nicole Jazdzewski, Ryan Jones, Tori Joseph, Marie-Catherine Joutras, Scott Jung, Alana Juodvalkis, Holly Kavanaugh, Kevin Kelly, Myungje Kim, Paul Kocsis, Taryn Kole, Jason Koth, James Krenz, Karli Kulhanek, Megan Kurcz, Nicole Langlois, Samantha Lewandowski, Alyssa Lyman, Alyssa Maloney, Matthew Martensen, Stephanie Mattingly, George McCabe, Brad McDermid, Courtney McEnery, Victoria McNichols, Rebecca Meskill, Michael Michalak, Maria Miller, Megan Miller, Grace Morrison, Josephine Mueller, Hannah Nichols, Jamie Noonan, Clare OMalley, Matthew ONeill, Christian Pantoja, Kristina Patti, Maeve Pell, Joshua Pericht, Caroline Pfeiffer, Max Picard, Erika Powers, Georgiana Presecky, Molly Rademacher, Jayant Ramadurai, Kathleen Rash, Colleen Reynolds, Mary Sanchez, Nicholas Sanders, Gabriela Sanfilippo, Rose Schultz, Gabriella Senese, Stephanie Sicinski, Katherine Soprych, Elizabeth Stone, Mary Strickler, Zachary Subak, Brendan Surane, Brianna Taylor, Madeline Utter, Stephanie Venegas, Madison Wall, Kevin Ward, Kristin Watkins, Elaina Wiles, Emily Wiles, Marissa Wilko, Bradford Woodward, Valerie Zecca, Claire Zeeman and Patrick Zeniecki. 4-2-12 Providence Catholic announces the March Students of the Month (New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for March. These students are recognized for achievement, improvement and/or accomplishments in school courses as well as other school-related activities. Every month, each academic department chairperson selects one student as its “Student of the Month” from a number of students nominated by teachers. Students of the Month receive a certificate of recognition, have their photos displayed in Providence Catholic High School’s main hallway for the following month and are invited as a group to have lunch with the Principal. The Providence Catholic High School Students of the Month for March are standing left to right: senior Corey Diab of Mokena (Administration), sophomore Chris Koziol of Plainfield (World Language), sophomore Samantha Irvin of Joliet (Technology), junior Andrew Workman of Joliet (Social Science & Business) and freshman Jack McErlean of Oak Forest (Mathematics). Sitting left to right: junior Shelby Chesko of Wilmington (Science), senior Rachel Harrington of Orland Park (Fine Arts), junior Gabriella Berman of Shorewood (Theology), freshman Cascidy Bandyk of Mokena (English) and freshman Anna Pfeiffer of Lockport (Physical Education).
3-28-12 Providence Catholic High School Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll (New Lenox) – Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s Third Quarter Honor Roll. The honor roll includes two categories; first honors recipients must obtain a 3.51 - 4.00 G.P.A., whereas second honors students receive a 3.00 - 3.50 G.P.A. The Third Quarter Honor Roll includes: Seniors 1st Honors: Rachel Andrews, Wayne Andrews, Margarita Angel, Langdon Auld, William Baker, Joseph Batis, Nicholas Beller, Xaverie Benedict, Emily Binder, Taylor Black, Margaret Blackburn, James Bonaguro, Elizabeth Bosko, Kelly Brightmore, Alexander Campbell, Caden Canavan, Courtney Cleveland, Sean Connelly, Brittany DalCorobbo, Elaine Danahy, Irene DelRio, Lauren Denler, Stephanie DiNardi, Ann Draksler, Claire Dugard, Maura Durkin, Kaitlyn Eisenberg, Patrick Falls, Sean Fitzgerald, Katherine Formentini, Theodore Francis, Kevin Gardner, Brittany Garrett, Brien Garvey, Samuel Giglio, Matthew Gill, Breanna Glos, Amber Goldman, Kristina Graefen, Miranda Griffith, Sarah Halper, Rachel Harrington, Samantha Havlicek, Daniel Healy, David Hearne, Nicholas Holy, Kathleen Huguelet, Kevin Izquierdo, Michael Jacus, Michelle Kavanaugh, Thomas Kaysen, Michael Lahey, Meghan Lake, James Land, Benjamin Lembke, Lauren Lindbloom, Adam Mackay, Josiah Mackay, Jordan Magold, Jeffrey Marini, Jillian Marron, Erin Martin, George Mastorakos, Megan Melaniphy, Ashley Morgan, Zachary Morgan, Meaghan Mormann, Katherine Morrissette, Ryan Motykowski, Michael Norville, Eugenia Nosal, Erin ODonnell, Katelyn OGrady, Gabrielle Owings, Julia Patzin, Emily Persicketti, Tarah Plut, Matthew Powell, Brittany Prunsky, Matthew Pytlewski, Sara Quaranta, James Radecki, James Richert, Abby Rimsnider, Robert Ross, Dominic Sanfilippo, Amanda Sharkey, Kristen Sharkey, Erin Shea, Justin Slattery, Abby Smith, Lindsay Smoljan, Logan Springgate, Jennifer Stachovic, Matthew Suenkens, Paige Surico, Nicole Tatro, Mia Teehan, Matthew Tucker, Kevin Tully, Kathryn Urchell, Michael Valentino, Mitchell Vejvoda, Mariah Villasenor, Katie Wallace, Kathleen Walsh, Ryan Ward, Rebecca Weinberger, Zachary White, Daniel Whitehead, Nicholas Whitmore and Brady Wilkin. Seniors 2nd Honors: Stephanie Antoniolli, Lauren Arseneau, Gregory Babush, Cristina Barkowski, Francis Barnes, Charles Barth, Tony Batson, Collin Boggetto, Taylor Boyne, Anthony Brazzale, Anthony Cammarata, Nicholas Cemeno, Audrey Connolly, Christopher Dennis, Corey Diab, Andrea DiCola, Cassidy Dillman, Stephanie DiNolfo, Jacob Dobry, Monica Dubiel, Keegan Duda, Carly Feldmeier, David Follenweider, Cassidy Glenn, Madeline Guidarelli, Michael Guidotti, John Higgins, Calvin Hoff, Andrew Hoffmeister, Marisa Istad, Brendan Jenner, Jessica Jimenez, Sara-Michelle Kezerle, Amanda Klotz, Telemahos Korbakes, Steven Kositzky, Ryan Koziol, Joseph Kunst, Matthew Lulinski, Alexandria Lynch, Peter Maloney, Hannah Malovan, Michael Marietti, Maeve McDonnell, Kristen McManus, Douglas Murdaugh, Brendan Nielsen, Cristian Ochoa, Cayla ODowd, Alec Pierson, Abigail Pluth, Daniel Rigoni, Jessica Rodgers, Nicole Rodighiero, Martin Ross, Christopher Salazar, Elizabeth Sanchez, Daniel Santschi, Zachary Sheffer, Troy Sheppard, Martin Silic, Kelly Sloyan, Michael Soucie, Erica Strick, Sam Tidaback, Taylor Topolski, Sara Vonborstel, Sidney White, Samantha Widdows and Amanda Wilhelmi. Juniors 1st Honors: Tara Airola, Alissa Alberico, Angela Annarino, Cassidy Bannon, Robert Beattie, Patrick Bedell, Gabriella Berman, Tessa Botka, Krista Brakauskas, Nicholas Bruno, Mary Claire Burchett, Rebecca Burczak, Shelby Chesko, Carrie Cicirale, Kristen Collins, Margaret Corso, Joshua Cwiertniak, Theresa Dabrowski, Brian Daniher, Margaret Davis, Jonah Deffenbaugh, Marisa Dion, Conor Doyle, Alyson Duzansky, Kevin Edgeworth, Brett Ernst, Hannah Ferrill, Bridget Flaherty, Rachel Follenweider, Michelle Ford, Gienna Gaeta, Megan Gergets, Brent Gerlock, Connor Gilroy, Allison Hallberg, Brian Harris, Paige Hasier, Andrew Helmin, Ana Houlis, Molly Hyland, Austin Ibarra, Jessica Jatis, Nicole Jazdzewski, Ryan Jones, Tori Joseph, Marie-Catherine Joutras, Scott Jung, Alana Juodvalkis, Holly Kavanaugh, Kevin Kelly, Myungje Kim, Paul Kocsis, Taryn Kole, Jason Koth, James Krenz, Ryan Krynicki, Karli Kulhanek, Morgan Kulpinski, Megan Kurcz, Nicole Langlois, Sean Leahy, Samantha Lewandowski, Alyssa Lyman, Alyssa Maloney, Matthew Martensen, Stephanie Mattingly, George McCabe, Brad McDermid, Courtney McEnery, Ryan McGinnis, Kyle McKenzie, Victoria McNichols, Rebecca Meskill, Michael Michalak, Maria Miller, Megan Miller, Abigail Morris, Grace Morrison, Josephine Mueller, Hannah Nichols, Jamie Noonan, Clare OMalley, Matthew ONeill, Michael Ott, Christian Pantoja, Maeve Pell, Caroline Pfeiffer, Max Picard, Brandon Picciolini, Erika Powers, Georgiana Presecky, Colin Prinsen, Molly Rademacher, Jayant Ramadurai, Kathleen Rash, Colleen Reynolds, Christian Rojas, Mary Sanchez, Nicholas Sanders, Gabriela Sanfilippo, Gabriella Senese, Stephanie Sicinski, Katherine Soprych, Elizabeth Stone, Mary Strickler, Zachary Subak, Brendan Surane, Claire Trafton, Adam Trainor, Daisy Urbieta, Madeline Utter, Stephanie Venegas, Madison Wall, Kristin Watkins, Elaina Wiles, Emily Wiles, Marissa Wilko, Andrew Workman, Valerie Zecca, Claire Zeeman and Patrick Zeniecki. Juniors 2nd Honors: Vincent Ambrose, Nicholas Anderson, Thomas Bajt, Kylee Bandyk, Brittney Boggetto, Mary Bonaguro, Cameron Brach, Michael Broderick, Sean Burke, Jordan Burns, Brianna Chibe, Matthew Columbus, Gabriel Costello, Chris Curry, Brian Fordon, John Fordon, James Frainey, Maura Ganser, Broegan Garr, Alyssa Gialamas, Gonzalo Gonzalez, Daniel Griffin, Charles Gross, Peter Grossmayer, Steven Gruszkowski, Nicole Grzywacz, Kevin Hartley, Jordan Houston, Paul Huguelet, Cody Kirby, Jordan Leonard, George Lullo, Jr., Erinn Lyons, Amanda Mackay, Lauren Malick, Thomas Markasovic, Melanie McCutcheon, Alyssa Meurer, Lauren Murphy, Patrick Owoc, Roslyn Parayo, John Pavlopoulos, Anthony Petta, Brandon Price, Vanessa Price, Ryan Prickel, Michaela Puscas, William Quirke, Rebecca Rachke, Jennifer Raymond, Kelly Reed, Luke Rimkus, Samantha Rohrer, Rose Schultz, Bailey Sineni, Kevin Slade, Nathaniel Stramaglia, Kirsten Streicher, Brianna Taylor, Karly Tinervia, Taylor Vennetti, Kevin Ward, Chad Weaver, Monica Werner, Amanda Wilson and Bradford Woodward. Sophomores 1st Honors: Samuel Abraham, Leah Alles, Kathleen Andrews, Dominic Azar, Julie Baffoe, Andrew Banathy, Jessica Barnes, Daniel Bedell, Brooke Bjorklund, Ryan Brankin, Sarah Brightmore, Gina Cammarata, Erin Campbell, Eduardo Castillo, Eric Connelly, James Copenhaver, Dana Cornish, Noah Cralle, Randal Cybulski, Katherine Czerwinski, Anne Danta, Justin Davis, Brandon Denler, Taylor Dickason, Alyssa Dorning, Bridget Downes, Sara Dreyer, Elizabeth Eggen, Skylar Evans, Joseph Fekech, Melina Ferraro, Michael Ford, Abigail Fritts, Robert Fuesel, Cameron Galgano, Marybeth Galick, Megan Gardner, Austin Garwood, Jacob Godfrey, Paige Gorecki, Meghan Grill, Scott Hansen, Matthew Harrington, William Harton, Zachary Hernandez, Jacob Hopkins, Emily Hornung, Samantha Irvin, Thomas Jeffries, Angela Jensen, Connor Jones, David Kaminski, Jack Kelley, Alexandra Kieffer, Alexis Klotz, Kaitlyn Kman, Christopher Koziol, Brady Labuda, Dominic Lagone, Haley Lahey, Zachary Lake, Mercedes Land, Danielle Little, Kyleigh Maday, Morgan Manghera, Meghan Marth, Allison Marthaler, Emily Mayer, Christina McGuire, Kathleen Melei, Vivian Mendoza, Bridget Murphy, Sean Murray, Daniel Niemiec, Nicole Nocera, Anna Novak, Maggie OBrien, Ava OConnor, Clare ODonnell, Margaret OGrady, Dyamond Parker, Abigail Persicketti, Noah Peterman, Carly Prekwas, Courtney Pych, Luc Quaranta, Caitlyn Quinlan, Lauren Rasmussen, Jack Redmond, Austin Regan, Taylor Reid, Kali Retzler, Courtney Rimsnider, Christopher Rocha, Collin Russell, Daniel Salazar, Benjamin Salvador, Joseph Schaefer, Abigail Schout, Trisha Schultz, Katherine Scott, Danielle Sebek, Nicholas Senese, Gabrielle Serpico, Jacob Sierzega, Steven Sismelich, Colleen Sloyan, Sean Smyth, Ashley Stajura, Courtney Suggs, Michael Sullivan, Jessica Talwar, Tyler Tatro, Kimberly Trochuck, Margaret Turk, Cailee Tylin, Clare Urchell, Mitchell VanderWey, Daniel Vaughan, Elisia Venegas, Tori Vennetti, Piper Virva, Connor Welch, Kevin Whalen, Anne Whisson, Richard Yusa, Maia Zalik, Jonathan Zambrano, Michael Zaremba, Tanner Zielinski and Matthew Zielke. Sophomores 2nd Honors: Megan Abbott, Rachael Ambrose, Jeff Arseneau, Sarah Austin, Nicole Beaulieu, David Bell, Samantha Berman, Zachary Biegel, Sarah Blackburn, Joseph Bonzani, Alexis Borrelli, Matthew Bucciferro, Linda Cammarata, Erin Carroll, Evan Carston, Daniel Caso, Jeffrey Cesario, Brittany Charnot, Cody Cosentino, Niamh Costello, Anne Cummings, Samantha Cunningham, Craig Dankovich, Amanda DeAngelo, Marie DeCarlo, Paige DeLise, Nicholas DiNardi, John Doyle, Lizette Duran, Christian Dvorak, Emily Eglar, Allison Errthum, Megan Falls, Quinton Fisher, Shannon Gilboy, Liam Gilhooly, Hannah Gleason, Abigail Golebiowski, Emily Guidarelli, Teresa Halsne, Ian Harder, Keri Hettinger, Jessica Hryn, Clare Huguelet, Madeleine Jager, Jonelle Karpen, Vincent Kesic, Phillip Kunsa, Nicholas Kutsulis, Matthew Lahey, Salvatore LaMotta, Bridget Land, Stephanie Marnell, Tyler Martinkus, Cassidy McGinnis, Sean McGrath, Katherine Monahan, Michael Monroe, Alyssa Newling, Megan OMalley, Patrick OSullivan, Nicholas Parente, Matthew Payton, Danielle Pellack, Brittany Pirc, Logan Plantz, Alexus Quigley, Lauren Radecki, Natalie Rodgers, Dylan Rosa, Maggie Ruane, Kelli Russell, Justin Salazar, Leah Schultz, Noah Senffner, Anthony Serafini, Trevor Shemanske, Sally Smith, Emma Strick, Lauren Sulikowski, Mary Sulikowski, Michael Talamonti, Michael Tucker, Michael Vennetti, Brittany Waldron and Molly Zelko. Freshmen 1st Honors: Justin Alberico, Jacob Alfarah, Elena Alvarez, Grace Barrett, Tess Barrett, Sydney Bartecki, Nicole Beechy, Erin Blackburn, Matthew Bomba, Michael Bonaguro, Victoria Borrelli, Robert Brueggert, Zoe Bruni, Grace Burchett, Kyle Burke, Ryan Carp, Erik Carroll, Dominic Cascino, Matthew Cederberg, Justin Chmura, Carly Cicirale, John Colbert, Nina Columbus, Robert Connolly, Anne Corso, Michael Covelli, Kristen Crawford, Madeline Culligan, Michael Daly, Michael Davis, Margaret DeMauro, Elizabeth Dennis, Katherine Deters, Ezekiel DeYoung, Cameron DiBiaso, Matthew Diehl, Patrick Downes, Angela Duensing, Leah Duggins, John Duzansky, John Eckenstein, Mary Fashingbauer, Regan Flaherty, Matthew Francis, Kyle Gardner, Ryan Gardner, Maeve Garvey, MacKenzie Glos, Morgan Greenwood, Annicka Griffith, Corynne Griffith, Emma Griffiths, Bryan Grill, Isabel Guidotti, Nicholas Hahn, Brittany Hallberg, Carly Halper, Allison Hanson, Maggie Havlin, Brian Heidegger, Eric Hennenfent, Meghan Hickey, Brendan Hoffmeister, Victoria Horak, Zosia Horak, Katriona Horan, Ashley Hovorka, Troy Howat, Justin Hunniford, Andrew Jatis, Christina Jazdzewski, Brian Jensen, Alyssa Jurges, McKenna Kaup, Beth Kavanaugh, Minyoung Kim, Kerry Kole, Alisa Kulhanek, Matthew Long, Daniel MacLean, Matthew MacNab, Joshua Magold, Stephanie Mastorakos, Will McCabe, Kevin McEneany, John McErlean, Meghan Meagher, Elise Morris, Adam Morrison, Theresa Murphy, Christian Nielsen, Karina Pantoja, Jake Payton, Jack Pell, Jillian Rademacher, Srirajku Ranganathan, Daniel Ricker, Nicholas Rojas, Jacob Rost, Mikayla Sanders, Joseph Santschi, Amelia Schroeder, James Sharkey, Mitchell Sharkey, Meghan Shea, Rebecca Sidler, Jessica Skole, Christian Spesia, Robert Svidron, Jillian Sweeney, Lauren Thompson, Rebecca Tompkins, Brendan Treacy, Haley Troche, Kevin Troy, Kyle Troy, Nathan Vejvoda, Brhett Vickery, Brenton Villasenor, Hannah Wagner, Taylor Warfield, Shannon Washburn, Stephen Westman, Nicolas White, Andrea Zecca, Joseph Zemen and Nicholas Zielinski. Freshmen 2nd Honors: Cascidy Bandyk, Nicholas Barker, Mary Beattie, Danielle Beechy, Benjamin Bernecker, Lauren Bouchard, Jonathan Brody, Andrew Byars, Sydney Cleveland, Eric Combs, Joseph Connolly, Kristen DeCaro, Sarah Deppert, Michael DiGiovanni, Claire Dobry, Dylan Fairbairn, Tessa Fairbairn, Alyssa Flanagan, Genevieve Gerrity, Michael Grossmayer, Savanna Hoffman, Michael Houlihan, Ross Jarzembowski, Benjamin Justice, Kajus Kavaliauskas, Daniel Keefer, Derek Kirchner, Ashley Koerner, Johnathan Koval, Natalie Krockey, Nation Kurtz, Jacqueline Loupakos, Kevin Lynch, Gillian Madia, Joseph McGuire, Juozas Mikuzis, Sarah Miller, Dominic Monsivais, Meghan Murphy, John Narcissi, Micaela Niven, R. Anthony Nocera, Matthew OHalloran, Zachary Oprzedek, Martin Palmasani, Kaitlyn Peil, Anna Pfeiffer, Kevin Phillips, Maryssa Presbitero, Breyana Price, Jessica Purvis, Tyler Pygon, Aileen Richardson, Alexis Salazar, Miguel Salazar, Nicholas Santangelo, Kelly Schultz, Kirsten Schultz, Joshua Sifuentes, Daniel Stolarek, Jake Swenson, Patrick Walsh and Robert Watson. 3-22-12 Providence Catholic celebrates Pi Day (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School Math teacher, Ms. Molly Duffy celebrated “Pi Day” with her students in mid-March. During her Geometry classes, Duffy had each of her students bring in five circular objects. Students measured the circumference and diameter of each object using a piece of yarn and a ruler. Based on their measurements and a few calculations, they had to create their own mathematical definition of pi, which is the ratio of the circumference to the diameter (3.14159265358979323846…). “Students seemed to really enjoy how they were able to apply math to common objects to find pi. Some of the many objects included golf balls, baseballs, tennis balls, yoga balls, construction cones, weights, circular food items, yo-yo’s, plates, hockey pucks and canisters,” said Duffy. In addition, the Providence Catholic Math Team took first place in Division 3AA at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) Regional Competition in late February. This win qualified the team to travel to the 2012 ICTM State Finals on May 5 at the University of Illinois (Champaign).
Lauren Rasmussen of Lockport and Maia Zalik of Orland Park 3-15-12 Providence Catholic Scholastic Bowl Team makes school history
Standing (left to right) junior Alissa Alberico of Manhattan, senior Zach White of Channahon, sophomore Eric Connelly of Tinley Park, Alex Campbell of Mokena, senior Sean Connelly of Tinley Park, Mr. Chris Tagler, Varsity Moderator, senior Logan Springgate of New Lenox, senior Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park, senior Jeff Marini of Tinley Park, senior Taylor Hopkins of Beecher, junior Mary Strickler of Tinley Park and junior Nick Anderson of Elwood. Not pictured: senior Jim Richert of Tinley Park. (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl team recently captured both the 2012 IHSA Regional Championship and the 2012 IHSA Sectional Championship. On Monday, March 5, Providence Catholic hosted the Regional competition in which the Celtics defeated Sandburg, Lockport, and Lincoln-Way Central to earn the 1st place honor. On Saturday, March 10, the team traveled to Marist High School where they competed against Homewood-Flossmoor, Lincoln-Way North and Lincoln-Way East. The Providence Catholic Celtics won the Sectional Title after defeating Homewood-Flossmoor (280-255) and Lincoln-Way East (260-150). Providence Catholic is one of eight remaining teams in Class AA and the only Catholic school left in the competition. Furthermore, the 2011-2012 PCHS Scholastic Bowl team is the first in the school’s history to win both Regional and Sectional titles. The team is now advancing to State Finals in Peoria on March 16. The PCHS Varsity Scholastic Bowl team is moderated by Mr. Chris Tagler (PCHS Accounting and Economics Teacher) and includes senior Alex Campbell of Mokena, senior Sean Connelly of Tinley Park, senior Taylor Hopkins of Beecher, senior Jeff Marini of Tinley Park, senior Jim Richert of Tinley Park, senior Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park, senior Logan Springgate of New Lenox, senior Zach White of Channahon, junior Alissa Alberico of Manhattan, junior Nick Anderson of Elwood, junior Mary Strickler of Tinley Park and sophomore Eric Connelly of Tinley Park. 3-13-12 Providence Catholic to Host 8th Annual Green and White Hall of Fame Dinner (New Lenox) Providence Catholic High School will host its 8th Annual Green and White Hall of Fame Dinner on Friday, April 20, 2012 in the school’s Sacred Heart Gymnasium. This year’s Hall of Fame honorees are Sean Bormet '89 (Wrestling); Neal Cawi '88 (Track & Field and Football); Jennifer (Yurkanin) Weber '87 (Volleyball); Karen (Kamarauskas) Schmolze '87 (Volleyball); Richard Mandella '73 (Boys' Basketball and Girls' Softball Coach from 1978-2000) and Ronald Lawnzak (Benefactor). The Green & White Hall of Fame was initiated in 2005 to recognize outstanding athletes, teams, coaches and benefactors who have participated in and contributed to the rich athletic history of Providence Catholic High School, which currently includes 25 state championship titles. Sean Bormet, Class of 1989, was a wrestling State Champion at Providence and still holds the Illinois state record with 48 falls in one season. He captured back to back Big Ten titles while at the University of Michigan. Bormet was also USA’s freestyle wrestling coach for the United States Olympic Team in 2008. Neal Cawi, Class of 1988, was a two-sport athlete at Providence; participating in track and field and earning All-Conference football recognition. He went on to the University of Chicago where he continued his track and football career. Cawi was a five-time NCAA All-American in track & field and football. Furthermore, he is a member of the University of Chicago Hall of Fame. Jennifer (Yurkanin) Weber, Class of 1987, was a four-year varsity starter for the Providence volleyball team, compiling a 119-23 record and named to the All-State team. As a three-year starter for Clemson University, Weber captured many honors, including MVP of the 1989 Big Orange Bash and was a three-time ACC Player of the Week. Karen (Kamarauskas) Schmolze, Class of 1987, was a four-year varsity starter for the Providence volleyball team, compiling a 119-23 record and named to the All-State team. Schmolze led Clemson University stats in solo blocks and service aces from 1988-1990. Coach Richard Mandella, Class of 1973, was the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach from 1981-2000 and compiled an overall record of 293 wins and 201 losses. His teams were named Regional Champions in 1995, 1998, and 1999. Furthermore, Mandella was the Girls’ Softball Head Coach from 1992-2000 and had an overall record of 197 wins and 60 losses. His 1997 softball team was named Regional Champions. Mandella has received numerous “Coach of the Year” awards and was inducted into the Illinois Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2010. Ronald Lawnzak has been compiling football record books and basketball statistics for the past 12 years for Providence Catholic. His numerous hours of work and dedication have earned recognition by many in the Providence Catholic Community. This event is open to the public. Admittance is $35 per guest or $250 per table of eight, which includes dinner ($40 per guest at the door). Cocktails will be served at 6 pm (cash bar) followed by dinner at 7 pm. After dinner, there will be special presentations honoring the inductees. For more information about the Hall of Fame dinner, please contact Rachel Ellingson at (815) 717-3160 or rellingson@providencecatholic.org. 3-9-12 Providence Catholic Scholastic Bowl Team named Regional Champions (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl team recently captured the 2012 IHSA Regional Championship. On Monday, March 5, Providence Catholic hosted the Regional competition in which the Celtics defeated Sandburg, Lockport, and Lincoln-Way Central to earn the 1st place honor. The team will now advance to Sectionals. The PCHS Varsity Scholastic Bowl team is moderated by Mr. Chris Tagler (PCHS Accounting and Economics Teacher) and includes senior Alex Campbell of Mokena, senior Sean Connelly of Tinley Park, senior Taylor Hopkins of Beecher, senior Jeff Marini of Tinley Park, senior Jim Richert of Tinley Park, senior Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park, senior Logan Springgate of New Lenox, senior Zach White of Channahon, junior Alissa Alberico of Manhattan, junior Nick Anderson of Elwood, junior Mary Strickler of Tinley Park and sophomore Eric Connelly of Tinley Park. In addition, the team recently placed 3rd at the South Metropolitan Scholastic Bowl Conference. This year’s individual Scholastic Bowl accomplishments include All-Sectional Team nominees Logan Springgate of New Lenox and Alex Campbell of Mokena. Springgate was also named to the All-Tournament team at both Fenton High School and Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Furthermore, Springgate was named MVP at the Homewood-Flossmoor tournament.
Standing (left to right) junior Mary Strickler of Tinley Park, senior Jeff Marini of Tinley Park, senior Zach White of Channahon, Mr. Chris Tagler, Varsity Moderator, senior Jim Richert of Tinley Park, sophomore Eric Connelly of Tinley Park and junior Alissa Alberico of Manhattan. Sitting (left to right) senior Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park, senior Logan Springgate of New Lenox, senior Sean Connelly of Tinley Park and senior Alex Campbell of Mokena. Not pictured senior Taylor Hopkins of Beecher and junior Nick Anderson of Elwood. 3-9-12 Knights of Columbus Support Providence Catholic Celtic Learning Center (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School is pleased to announce that they have received a generous donation from the Knights of Columbus in late February. Representatives from the Perez Council 1176 in Lockport presented the PCHS Celtic Learning Center (CLC) staff with proceeds generated from a Tootsie Roll Drive and Pancake breakfast held earlier in the school year. “This money will help fund technological improvements for our CLC students. We greatly appreciate this donation and know that our students will be thrilled with newer technology,” offered Dr. Eileen Ryan, CLC Director. The PCHS Celtic Learning Center offers a customized learning resource program to meet the needs of students with documented learning disabilities and who demonstrate the potential to succeed in a college preparatory program. Charity is one of many principals upheld by of the Knights of Columbus; members demonstrate their support for the community by conducting fundraising drives to support young people with special needs.
Pictured left to right are CLC staff Ms. Mary Davey, Mr. Paul Anderson and CLC Director, Dr. Eileen Ryan, Carlos Cerda, Knights Financial Secretary; Mike Bennett, Grand Knight; and Rob Maida, Deputy Grand Knight. 3-8-12 Providence Catholic Hosts Music Step-Up Night (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School’s Music Department hosted its second annual “Music Step-Up Night” for students in grades 5-8 in late February. Nearly 50 students from more than 30 surrounding grade schools attended this wonderful event. Participants had the opportunity to rehearse several songs with the Providence Catholic band and choir under the direction of Mr. Robert Sanchez, PCHS Director of Bands and Dr. Stacy Eckert, PCHS Director of Choirs. Following a pizza party, the participants performed their newly acquired musical pieces for their families. “It was a great privilege to bring back the Music Step-Up Night for the second year. It was rewarding to see the level of talent possessed by each of the young musicians. The students really seemed to have a wonderful time, especially when they had the opportunity to play and sing with the high school students,” said Sanchez.
The Providence Catholic Band has been involved with many local and state festivals, contests and competitions. In the past two years, “The Spirit of Providence” Marching Band had four 1st place awards for Best Music, Best Drumline, Best Auxiliaries and Best General Effect. Last year, the concert band took 1st place in Class A and 3rd place overall in the “State of the Art” Catholic Band Festival. This Spring, the band and color guard members will travel to the Smokey Mountain Music Festival in Gatlinburg, Tennessee where the Jazz Band, Concert Bands, and Winter Drumline will compete. The Band Program consists of 70 band and color guard students. They currently feature one Jazz Band, two Concert Bands, Percussion Ensemble, Solo and Ensemble, Color Guard and Winter Drumline.
The Providence Catholic Choir has many levels of experience, from beginner to honors. The Singing Celtics perform at school Masses, concerts, charity events and many community functions. The Choir has received several Superior ratings at IHSA contests over the past several years. Most recently, senior Maggie Blackburn of Plainfield was selected to sing at the All-State IMEA Conference in Peoria in late January. Blackburn was one of only six sopranos chosen from District 1 for the All-State Chorus. Also, Blackburn was one of four high school singers selected by the Chicago Chorale to sing in their performance of Beethoven’s massive Missa Solemnis at Orchestra Hall in early March. 3-7-12 Providence Catholic announces the February Students of the Month (New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for February. These students are recognized for achievement, improvement and/or accomplishments in school courses as well as other school-related activities. Every month, each academic department chairperson selects one student as its “Student of the Month” from a number of students nominated by teachers. Students of the Month receive a certificate of recognition, have their photos displayed in Providence Catholic High School’s main hallway for the following month and are invited as a group to have lunch with the Principal. The Providence Catholic High School Students of the Month for February are standing left to right: junior Brent Gerlock of New Lenox (English), freshman James Sharkey of Mokena (Physical Education), senior Danny Rigoni of Homer Glen (Theology), freshman Dominic Cascino of Palos Park (Mathematics) and freshman Stephen Westman of Tinley Park (Technology). Sitting left to right: sophomore Paige DeLise of Orland Park (World Language), senior Erin Shea of Orland Park (Fine Arts), junior Victoria McNichols of New Lenox (Science), senior Katie Wallace of Mokena (Administration) and senior Amber Goldman of Elwood (Social Science & Business).
3-7-12 Providence Catholic Hosts Semi-Annual Blood Drive
Above, seniors Chris Dennis of Lockport, Kate Walsh of Homer Glen and Katelyn O’Grady of Plainfield proudly display their support of being a blood donor. (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School’s largest student organization, the Augustinian Youth Ministry (AYM), recently held its semi-annual Blood Drive. The students, faculty members and even alumni and parents at Providence Catholic donated 65 units of blood, which may help nearly 200 people in need. “We are thankful to all who supported this blood drive. It is a great cause that makes a big difference in our community,” said Ms. Molly Duffy, AYM Moderator and PCHS Math Teacher. The Augustinian Youth Ministry is a service-based student organization with more than 400 members. Through a number of drives which include blood, clothing, food and toy, the students in AYM are doing a remarkable job in giving back to the community and in living the Christian values they have learned at Providence Catholic High School. During the 2011-2012 school year AYM members have volunteered more than 4,000 hours of service to the community. 3-6-12 Providence Catholic Women’s Club to present “Runway USA” Fashion Show (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School’s Women’s
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3-1-12 Providence Catholic to Host Annual Summer Youth Camps (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School is proud to announce the return of their annual Youth Summer Camps. The dedicated and respected Providence Catholic coaches are known for their record number of IHSA State Championship titles, which is now up to 25. Camps are open to students in grades 1 through 9. Participants will have the opportunity to learn something new, enhance their knowledge and skills and practice the concepts of good sportsmanship and teamwork. The 2012 Providence Catholic Youth Summer Camps include: Athletic Camps include: Baseball, Basketball (boys/girls/coed), Football, Soccer (coed), Softball, Tennis (boys/girls/coed), Track & Field (coed), Volleyball (boys/girls) and Wrestling. Academic Camp includes: Art All camps will be held at Providence Catholic High School, which is located at 1800 W. Lincoln Highway in New Lenox. Click here for more specific camp information including dates, times and fees or to download a registration brochure. Questions may be directed to (815) 717-3170 (athletic camps) or (815) 717-3160 (academic camp). 2-13-12 Providence Catholic announces the January Students of the Month
(New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for January. These students are recognized for achievement, improvement and/or accomplishments in school courses as well as other school-related activities. Every month, each academic department chairperson selects one student as its “Student of the Month” from a number of students nominated by teachers. Students of the Month receive a certificate of recognition, have their photos displayed in Providence Catholic High School’s main hallway for the following month and are invited as a group to have lunch with the Principal. The Providence Catholic High School Students of the Month for January are standing left to right: sophomore Jacob Sierzega of Joliet (Fine Arts), freshman David Franklin of Joliet (Physical Education), senior George Mastorakos of Homer Glen (Technology), senior Josiah Mackay of New Lenox (Social Science & Business), junior Kevin Kozan of Plainfield (Administration for December), senior Sean Connelly of Tinley Park (English) and freshman Nick Bratcher of Lockport (Administration). Sitting left to right: freshman Stephanie Mastorakos of Homer Glen (Science), senior Brittany Garrett of Tinley Park (Administration), senior Brendan Jenner of Lemont (Mathematics), freshman Jessica Skole of Joliet (World Language) and sophomore Emily Mayer of Orland Park (Theology). 2-1-12 Seven Providence Catholic Student-Athletes make College Commitments
(New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce that seniors Charles Barth, Nick Cemeno, Eileen Kenny, Zac Morgan, Troy Sheppard, Mitch Vejvoda and Ryan Ward have made commitments to continue playing their respective sports at the collegiate level. “We are very proud of these talented students who have worked hard both in and outside of the classroom. We wish them the very best,” said Sebestyen. Charles Barth, son of Mark and Sheila Barth of Homer Glen, committed to play football for Western Michigan University where he plans to major in business. Barth is a graduate of Oak Prairie Junior High and a parishioner at St. Dennis. The honor roll student has been a member of the Celtic football team his entire high school career. Nick Cemeno, son of Mike and Joy Cemeno of Shorewood, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend St. Xavier University on a combined academic and athletic scholarship where he plans to major in Business and continue his football career. Cemeno is a graduate of St. Paul the Apostle and parishioner at St. John the Baptist. The honor roll student has played for the Celtic football team his entire high school career and the track team for the past three years. In addition, Cemeno was named CCL Blue All-Conference Team and All-Area (second team) for football. Eileen Kenny, daughter of James and Mary Kenny of Tinley Park, signed her National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Illinois-Springfield on an athletic scholarship where she plans to major in business and continue her soccer career. Kenny is a graduate of Grissom Middle School and a parishioner at St. Julie Billiart. Zac Morgan, son of Tim and Lynn Morgan of Mokena, committed to play football for the University of Dayton where he received an academic scholarship and plans to major in Business. Morgan is a graduate of Mokena Junior High and a parishioner at St. Mary Catholic Church. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society and has played for the Celtic football team his entire high school career. Morgan has also been a member of the wrestling team for the past three years. Furthermore, he was named to the CCL Blue All-Conference Team and Academic All-State. Troy Sheppard, son of Larry and Andrea Sheppard of Joliet, committed to play football for Northwestern University. He is currently undecided on his major. Sheppard is a graduate of Washington Junior High & Academy and member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society, Augustinian Youth Ministry (AYM) and an Illinois State Scholar. Furthermore, he has played for the Celtic football and track teams his entire high school career. In addition, Sheppard was named to the CCL Blue All-Conference Team, All-Area, All-State (Honorable Mention) and Academic All-State. Mitch Vejvoda, son of Greg and Nancy Vejvoda of Homer Glen, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend South Dakota State University on a combined academic and athletic Scholarship where he plans to major in Engineering and continue his football career. Vejvoda is a graduate of Homer Junior High and a parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi. The honor roll student is an Illinois State Scholar and has played for the Celtic football team his entire high school career. In addition, Vejvoda was named to the All-Area team. Ryan Ward, son of Brian and Laurel Ward of Homer Glen signed his National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Iowa on an athletic scholarship where he plans to major in Health/Human Physiology and continue his football career. Ward is a graduate of Oak Prairie Junior High and a parishioner at Our Mother of Good Counsel. The honor roll student is a Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister. In addition, he is a member of the National Honor Society, Augustinian Youth Ministry (AYM) and an Illinois State Scholar. He has been a member of the Celtic football team his entire high school career and was the first player in Providence Catholic’s history to be selected to play in the prestigious U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, which took place in early January. Furthermore, Ward was named to the CCL Blue All-Conference Team and All-Area. 2-1-12 Providence Catholic Theatre to present Disney’s “The Jungle Book” (New Lenox)- Providence Catholic High School Theatre will present Disney’s The Jungle Book from Thursday, March 1 through Sunday, March 4 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Theater in Joliet. Performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and a 2:00 p.m. matinee will take place on Sunday. Tickets for all performances are $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, children, and senior citizens. A “Jungle Safari Live Exotic Animal Show” presented by “Animals for Awareness” will showcase several exotic animals from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 4 prior to the matinee. The animals include alligators, a python, a kinkajou, a Canadian lynx, a 60 lb. tortoise, a fennec fox, an African hedgehog and a talking parrot. Tickets for the animal show are $14.00 each and include one Sunday matinee ticket). Animal show tickets must be purchased in advance. For ticket information please call (815) 485-2136 ext. 3323. Disney’s The Jungle Book is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). The play is directed by Ms. Michele Hibbott, Mrs. Ann Waldron, Music Director; Mrs. Rosario Knezz, Choreographer; Mr. Eric Moniger, Technical Director and Mrs. Sandra Krejci, Production Manager. The cast leads include Ryan Jones of Homer Glen (Mowgli), Amanda Sharkey of Mokena (Coconut Tree/Shanti), Jonah Deffenbough of Plainfield (Baloo), Abby Fritts of Tinley Park (Bagheera), Mike Guidotti of Plainfield (Shere Khan), Brian Daniher of Mokena (Tabaqui), Erin Shea of Tinley Park (Kaa), James Richert of Tinley Park (King Louie/Father Wolf), Keri Hettinger of Joliet (Hathi), Joe Calderone of Orland Park (Akela), Lizzy Stone of Joliet (Mother Wolf), Lexie Krejci of Plainfield (Mother Elephant), Emelia Misischia of Monee (Baby Elephant), Hannah Gleason of Plainfield (Funky), Clare Huguelet of Mokena (Cheeky) and Katie Scott of Homer Glen (Trout). The ensembles includes Elena Alvarez of Plainfield, Justin Anderson of Orland Park, Ben Bernecker of Orland Park, Caleigh Branigan of Frankfort, Erin Campbell of Mokena, Eric Connelly of Tinley Park, Sean Connelly of Tinley Park, Amanda DeAngelo of Homer Glen, Katie Deters of Joliet, Alyssa Flanagan of Homer Glen, Amy Gauger of Lockport, Genevieve Gerrity of Homer Glen, Miranda Griffith of Lemont, Katie Huguelet of Mokena, Gillian Madia of Joliet, Jillian Marron of Mokena, Abby Persicketti of Manhattan, Carly Prekwas of Mokena, Caitlyn Quinlan of New Lenox, Nick Quinlan of New Lenox, Kristen Sharkey of Mokena, Alex Taylor of Joliet, Cailee Tylin of New Lenox and Sara Von Borstel of Frankfort. The crew includes Heather Baker of Orland Park, Eric Dobry of Minooka, John Dutka of Joliet, Alexis Franchini of Joliet (Assistant Stage Manager), Broegan Garr of Orland Park (Assistant Stage Manager), Ian Harder of Channahon, Madi Jager of Mokena, Mary Kate Kozak of New Lenox, Nick Krejci of Plainfield, Erin Martin of Minooka (Stage & Crew Manager), Colleen Martin of Minooka, Katheleen Melei of Lockport, Alannia Plut of Shorewood, Dan Salazar of Joliet, Ashley Stajura of Lockport, Andrew Stone of Joliet and Brittany Waldron of Plainfield. Additional music will be performed by Eric Connelly of Tinley Park (trumpet) and Zach White of Channahon (percussion). 1-31-12 Providence Catholic High School Announces First Semester Honor Roll (New Lenox) – Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s First Semester Honor Roll. The honor roll includes two categories; first honors recipients must obtain a 3.51 - 4.00 G.P.A., whereas second honors students receive a 3.00 - 3.50 G.P.A. The First Semester Honor Roll includes: Seniors 1st Honors: Rachel Andrews, Wayne Andrews, Margarita Angel, Langdon Auld, William Baker, Joseph Batis, Nicholas Beller, Xaverie Benedict, Emily Binder, Taylor Black, Elizabeth Bosko, Taylor Boyne, Kelly Brightmore, Anthony Cammarata, Alexander Campbell, Caden Canavan, Courtney Cleveland, Sean Connelly, Elaine Danahy, Irene DelRio, Lauren Denler, Stephanie DiNardi, Ann Draksler, Claire Dugard, Maura Durkin, Kaitlyn Eisenberg, Patrick Falls, Sean Fitzgerald, Katherine Formentini, Theodore Francis, Kevin Gardner, Brittany Garrett, Brien Garvey, Matthew Gaskin, Samuel Giglio, Matthew Gill, Breanna Glos, Kristina Graefen, Miranda Griffith, Madeline Guidarelli, Michael Guidotti, Sarah Halper, Daniel Healy, Nicholas Holy, Kevin Izquierdo, Michael Jacus, Michelle Kavanaugh, Amanda Klotz, Telemahos Korbakes, Meghan Lake, James Land, Benjamin Lembke, Lauren Lindbloom, Alexandria Lynch, Adam Mackay, Josiah Mackay, Jordan Magold, Hannah Malovan, Michael Marietti, Jeffrey Marini, Erin Martin, George Mastorakos, Ashley Morgan, Meaghan Mormann, Ryan Motykowski, Michael Norville, Brian Oddo, Erin ODonnell, Cayla ODowd, Katelyn OGrady, Emily Persicketti, Tarah Plut, Matthew Powell, Brittany Prunsky, Sara Quaranta, James Radecki, James Richert, Daniel Rigoni, Abby Rimsnider, Min Su Ro, Nicole Rodighiero, Robert Ross, Dominic Sanfilippo, Daniel Santschi, Madeline Sebastian, Amanda Sharkey, Kristen Sharkey, Erin Shea, Zachary Sheffer, Troy Sheppard, Justin Slattery, Abby Smith, Lindsay Smoljan, Logan Springgate, Jennifer Stachovic, Matthew Suenkens, Nicole Tatro, Mia Teehan, Sam Tidaback, Matthew Tucker, Kevin Tully, Kathryn Urchell, Michael Valentino, Mitchell Vejvoda, Mariah Villasenor, Sara Vonborstel, Kathleen Walsh, Ryan Ward, Rebecca Weinberger, Zachary White, Daniel Whitehead, Nicholas Whitmore and Brady Wilkin. Seniors 2nd Honors: Stephanie Antoniolli, Cristina Barkowski, Francis Barnes, Charles Barth, Tony Batson, Timothy Becker, Collin Boggetto, James Bonaguro, Anthony Brazzale, Nicholas Cemeno, Audrey Connolly, Amanda Cornelius, Brittany DalCorobbo, Matthew Davis, Christopher Dennis, Corey Diab, Andrea DiCola, Stephanie DiNolfo, Monica Dubiel, Keegan Duda, David Follenweider, Cassidy Glenn, Matthew! Goich, Amber Goldman, Rachel Harrington, Samantha Havlicek, David Hearne, John Higgins, Calvin Hoff, Andrew Hoffmeister, Taylor Hopkins, Michael Hryn, Kathleen Huguelet, Brendan Jenner, Jessica Jimenez, Thomas Kaysen, Sara-Michelle Kezerle, Ryan Koziol, Joseph Kunst, Brandon LaBelle, Casey Labuda, Michael Lahey, Nicholas Matuszewski, Maeve McDonnell, Kristen McManus, Megan Melaniphy, Zachary Morgan, Douglas Murdaugh, Brendan Nielsen, Eugenia Nosal, Gabrielle Owings, Michael Palmasani, Julia Patzin, Matthew Pytlewski, Nicholas Quinlan, Myles Reardon, Jessica Rodgers, Caitlyn Rodighiero, Martin Ross, Christopher Salazar, Elizabeth Sanchez, Martin Silic, Kelly Sloyan, Michael Soucie, Erica Strick, Paige Surico, Greg Temofeew, Taylor Topolski, Ryan Utter, Katie Wallace, Molly Whatley, Samantha Widdows and Brooke Winkle. Juniors 1st Honors: Tara Airola, Alissa Alberico, Vincent Ambrose, Angela Annarino, Cassidy Bannon, Robert Beattie, Patrick Bedell, Gabriella Berman, Krista Brakauskas, Nicholas Bruno, Rebecca Burczak, Shelby Chesko, Carrie Cicirale, Margaret Corso, Gabriel Costello, Theresa Dabrowski, Brian Daniher, Margaret Davis, Jonah Deffenbaugh, Marisa Dion, Conor Doyle, Alyson Duzansky, Kevin Edgeworth, Brett Ernst, Hannah Ferrill, Bridget Flaherty, Rachel Follenweider, Michelle Ford, Brian Fordon, James Frainey, Gienna Gaeta, Maura Ganser, Megan Gergets, Alyssa Gialamas, Steven Gruszkowski, Allison Hallberg, Brian Harris, Paige Hasier, Andrew Helmin, Kimberly Hendrick, Ana Houlis, Paul Huguelet, Molly Hyland, Austin Ibarra, Jessica Jatis, Nicole Jazdzewski, Ryan Jones, Tori Joseph, Marie-Catherine Joutras, Scott Jung, Alana Juodvalkis, Holly Kavanaugh, Kevin Kelly, Myungje Kim, Cody Kirby, Paul Kocsis, Taryn Kole, Jason Koth, James Krenz, Ryan Krynicki, Karli Kulhanek, Megan Kurcz, Nicole Langlois, Sean Leahy, Samantha Lewandowski, Alyssa Lyman, Alyssa Maloney, Matthew Martensen, Stephanie Mattingly, George McCabe, Brad McDermid, Courtney McEnery, Ryan McGinnis, Kyle McKenzie, Victoria McNichols, Rebecca Meskill, Michael Michalak, Maria Miller, Megan Miller, Abigail Morris, Grace Morrison, Josephine Mueller, Hannah Nichols, Jamie Noonan, Joshua Ogrey, Clare OMalley, Matthew ONeill, Michael Ott, Christian Pantoja, Roslyn Parayo, Maeve Pell, Joshua Pericht, Anthony Petta, Caroline Pfeiffer, Max Picard, Brandon Picciolini, Erika Powers, Georgiana Presecky, Ryan Prickel, Molly Rademacher, Jayant Ramadurai, Kathleen Rash, Colleen Reynolds, Luke Rimkus, Christian Rojas, Mary Sanchez, Nicholas Sanders, Gabriela Sanfilippo, Rose Schultz, Gabriella Senese, Stephanie Sicinski, Katherine Soprych, Elizabeth Stone, Mary Strickler, Zachary Subak, Brendan Surane, Daisy Urbieta, Madeline Utter, Stephanie Venegas, Taylor Vennetti, Madison Wall, Kristin Watkins, Elaina Wiles, Marissa Wilko, Bradford Woodward, Andrew Workman, Valerie Zecca, Claire Zeeman, James Zeeman and Patrick Zeniecki. Juniors 2nd Honors: Nicholas Anderson, Thomas Bajt, Hannah Baudek, Brittney Boggetto, Mary Bonaguro, Tessa Botka, Cameron Brach, Caleigh Branigan, Michael Broderick, Sean Burke, Jordan Burns, Brianna Chibe, Kristen Collins, Matthew Columbus, Joshua Cwiertniak, Jason Franc, Broegan Garr, Connor Gilroy, Gonzalo Gonzalez, Charles Gross, Peter Grossmayer, Nicole Grzywacz, Kevin Hartley, Mary Hickey, Jordan Houston, Brian Jenner, Morgan Kulpinski, Leah Laskowski, Jordan Leonard, George Lullo, Jr., Erinn Lyons, Amanda Mackay, Lauren Malick, Thomas Markasovic, Melanie McCutcheon, Tara McGinnis, Brian McNamee, Alyssa Meurer, Robert Millhuff, John OKeefe, Lauren Osborne, Megan Partilla, Kristina Patti, John Pavlopoulos, Colin Prinsen, Trenton Pruitt, Michaela Puscas, William Quirke, Rebecca Rachke, Jennifer Raymond, Kelly Reed, Samantha Rohrer, Drew Shemanske, Alexandra Shermulis, Bailey Sineni, Kevin Slade, Michael Stepuszek, Kirsten Streicher, Brianna Taylor, Sylvie Teehan, Claire Trafton, Adam Trainor, Viet Vo, Kevin Ward, Monica Werner and Emily Wiles. Sophomores 1st Honors: Megan Abbott, Leah Alles, Kathleen Andrews, Dominic Azar, Julie Baffoe, Andrew Banathy, Daniel Bedell, Samantha Berman, Brooke Bjorklund, Ryan Brankin, Sarah Brightmore, Gina Cammarata, Erin Campbell, Eduardo Castillo, Eric Connelly, James Copenhaver, Dana Cornish, Randal Cybulski, Katherine Czerwinski, Anne Danta, Justin Davis, Brandon Denler, Taylor Dickason, Alyssa Dorning, Bridget Downes, Sara Dreyer, Lizette Duran, Elizabeth Eggen, Emily Eglar, Skylar Evans, Joseph Fekech, Michael Ford, Robert Fuesel, Cameron Galgano, Marybeth Galick, Megan Gardner, Jacob Godfrey, Paige Gorecki, Meghan Grill, Scott Hansen, Matthew Harrington, William Harton, Zachary Hernandez, Jacob Hopkins, Emily Hornung, Samantha Irvin, Madeleine Jager, Thomas Jeffries, Angela Jensen, Connor Jones, David Kaminski, Jonelle Karpen, Jack Kelley, Alexandra Kieffer, Alexis Klotz, Kaitlyn Kman, Christopher Koziol, Brady Labuda, Dominic Lagone, Zachary Lake, Mercedes Land, Danielle Little, Kyleigh Maday, Morgan Manghera, Meghan Marth, Allison Marthaler, Emily Mayer, Sean McGrath, Christina McGuire, Kathleen Melei, Vivian Mendoza, Bridget Murphy, Sean Murray, Daniel Niemiec, Anna Novak, Maggie OBrien, Ava OConnor, Clare ODonnell, Dyamond Parker, Abigail Persicketti, Noah Peterman, Carly Prekwas, Courtney Pych, Luc Quaranta, Lauren Rasmussen, Jack Redmond, Austin Regan, Taylor Reid, Kali Retzler, Collin Russell, Daniel Salazar, Benjamin Salvador, Joseph Schaefer, Katherine Scott, Danielle Sebek, Steven Sismelich, Colleen Sloyan, Sean Smyth, Courtney Suggs, Michael Sullivan, Jessica Talwar, Tyler Tatro, Kimberly Trochuck, Margaret Turk, Cailee Tylin, Clare Urchell, Mitchell VanderWey, Daniel Vaughan, Elisia Venegas, Tori Vennetti, Dakota Vondrak, Connor Welch, Anne Whisson, Maia Zalik, Tanner Zielinski and Matthew Zielke. Sophomores 2nd Honors: Samuel Abraham, Rachael Ambrose, Jeff Arseneau, Jessica Barnes, Nicole Beaulieu, David Bell, Arianna Beller, Zachary Biegel, Sarah Blackburn, Joseph Bonzani, Matthew Bucciferro, Ashley Cappel, Erin Carroll, Daniel Caso, Anthony Cerasuolo, Jeffrey Cesario, Cody Cosentino, Niamh Costello, Noah Cralle, Rebecca Cullina, Anne Cummings, Craig Dankovich, John Davis, Zachary Davis, Amanda DeAngelo, Marie DeCarlo, Paige DeLise, Nicholas DiNardi, John Doyle, Christian Dvorak, Allison Errthum, Megan Falls, Melina Ferraro, Abigail Fritts, Morgan Ganz, Austin Garwood, Liam Gilhooly, Hannah Gleason, Abigail Golebiowski, Ian Harder, Clare Huguelet, Vincent Kesic, Kara Kulpinski, Nicholas Kutsulis, Salvatore LaMotta, Stephanie Marnell, John Marron, Tyler Martinkus, Michael Monroe, Eric Mounce, Ryan Murray, Nicole Nocera, Margaret OGrady, Megan OMalley, Patrick OSullivan, Nicholas Parente, Matthew Payton, Logan Plantz, Alexus Quigley, Caitlyn Quinlan, Lauren Radecki, Courtney Rimsnider, Christopher Rocha, Natalie Rodgers, Dylan Rosa, Kelli Russell, Justin Salazar, Abigail Schout, Leah Schultz, Trisha Schultz, Nicholas Senese, Anthony Serafini, Gabrielle Serpico, Joseph Sigrist, Sally Smith, Ashley Stajura, Lauren Sulikowski, Michael Talamonti, Michael Tucker, Michael Vennetti, Piper Virva, Brittany Waldron, Kevin Whalen, Charles Workman, Richard Yusa, Jonathan Zambrano, Michael Zaremba and Molly Zelko. Freshmen 1st Honors: Justin Alberico, Jacob Alfarah, Elena Alvarez, Grace Barrett, Tess Barrett, Sydney Bartecki, Danielle Beechy, Nicole Beechy, Erin Blackburn, Matthew Bomba, Michael Bonaguro, Victoria Borrelli, Robert Brueggert, Zoe Bruni, Kyle Burke, Carter Bussey, Ryan Carp, Erik Carroll, Matthew Cederberg, Justin Chmura, John Colbert, Nina Columbus, Robert Connolly, Anne Corso, Michael Covelli, Kristen Crawford, Madeline Culligan, Michael Daly, Michael Davis, Margaret DeMauro, Elizabeth Dennis, Katherine Deters, Cameron DiBiaso, Matthew Diehl, Claire Dobry, Patrick Downes, Angela Duensing, Leah Duggins, John Duzansky, John Eckenstein, Mary Fashingbauer, Regan Flaherty, Mary Clare! Flavin, Matthew Francis, Kyle Gardner, Ryan Gardner, Maeve Garvey, Genevieve Gerrity, Morgan Greenwood, Annicka Griffith, Corynne Griffith, Emma Griffiths, Bryan Grill, Michael Grossmayer, Isabel Guidotti, Nicholas Hahn, Brittany Hallberg, Allison Hanson, Maggie Havlin, Brian Heidegger, Eric Hennenfent, Meghan Hickey, Brendan Hoffmeister, Victoria Horak, Zosia Horak, Katriona Horan, Ashley Hovorka, Troy Howat, Justin Hunniford, Andrew Jatis, Christina Jazdzewski, Brian Jensen, Alyssa Jurges, McKenna Kaup, Kajus Kavaliauskas, Beth Kavanaugh, Kerry Kole, Natalie Krockey, Alisa Kulhanek, Matthew Long, Jacqueline Loupakos, Daniel MacLean, Matthew MacNab, Gillian Madia, Joshua Magold, Stephanie Mastorakos, Kevin McEneany, Meghan Meagher, Sarah Miller, Elise Morris, Adam Morrison, Theresa Murphy, Jake Payton, Jack Pell, Jillian Rademacher, Srirajku Ranganathan, Nicholas Rojas, Jacob Rost, Mikayla Sanders, Nicholas Santangelo, Joseph Santschi, Amelia Schroeder, James Sharkey, Mitchell Sharkey, Meghan Shea, Rebecca Sidler, Joshua Sifuentes, Jessica Skole, Christian Spesia, Robert Svidron, Jillian Sweeney, Haley Troche, Kevin Troy, Kyle Troy, Nathan Vejvoda, Brhett Vickery, Brenton Villasenor, Hannah Wagner, Taylor Warfield, Shannon Washburn, Stephen Westman, Nicolas White, Andrea Zecca, Joseph Zemen and Nicholas Zielinski. Freshmen 2nd Honors: Alyssa Aiello, Heather Baker, Justin Balog, Cascidy Bandyk, Nicholas Barker, Mary Beattie, Benjamin Bernecker, Sophie Bonacorda, Lauren Bouchard, Grace Burchett, Andrew Byars, Emily Cabay, Jacob Carlsen, Dominic Cascino, Carly Cicirale, Sydney Cleveland, Jarrale! Daniels, Kristen DeCaro, Sarah Deppert, Ezekiel DeYoung, Jordan Ernst, Tessa Fairbairn, Madison Fisher, Kerianne Fitzgerald, Alyssa Flanagan, Miranda Garcia, Allison Garetto, MacKenzie Glos, Nicholas! Goberville, Carly Halper, Michael Houlihan, Thi Huynh, Ross Jarzembowski, Michael Jerik, Benjamin Justice, Minyoung Kim, Ashley Koerner, Johnathan Koval, Mary Kate Kozak, Nicholas Krejci, Nation Kurtz, Samuel Lagger, Kevin Lynch, Will McCabe, Joseph McGuire, Juozas Mikuzis, Emelia Misischia, Dominic Monsivais, Meghan Murphy, John Narcissi, Christian Nielsen, Micaela Niven, Martin Palmasani, Karina Pantoja, Anna Pfeiffer, Kevin Phillips, Nicholas Pillish, Alainna Plut, Maryssa Presbitero, Breyana Price, Jessica Purvis, Tyler Pygon, Katherine Rasmussen, Daniel Ricker, Victoria Roman, Alexis Salazar, Miguel Salazar, Kelly Schultz, Kirsten Schultz, Damian Simrayh, Daniel Stolarek, Jake Swenson, Lauren Thompson, Rebecca Tompkins, Brendan Treacy, Emmet Trost, Patrick Walsh, Robert Watson, Colt Wennlund and Helena Whitmore. 1-19-12 Providence Catholic students making a difference (New Lenox) – Inspired by Villanova College, their Canadian Augustinian sister school, Providence Catholic High School students have been busy making a difference in the community by taking part in “Change for Change” and “Sandwich Patrol.” Since November, students who attended the Student Augustinian Values Institute (SAVI) have been collecting change. This mission encourages students, faculty and staff to donate their spare change during each lunch period. More than $700 has been raised to date and has funded a second initiative entitled “Sandwich Patrol.” Over the next several months, members of SAVI and Providence Catholic students will gather to prepare and deliver 200 lunches for MorningStar Mission in Joliet. This month, SAVI students and several moderators helped to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. In addition to sandwiches, the recipients received juice boxes, fruit snacks, granola bars and trail mix.
1-9-12 Providence Catholic announces the December Students of the Month
(New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for December. These students are recognized for achievement, improvement and/or accomplishments in school courses as well as other school-related activities. Every month, each academic department chairperson selects one student as its “Student of the Month” from a number of students nominated by teachers. Students of the Month receive a certificate of recognition, have their photos displayed in Providence Catholic High School’s main hallway for the following month and are invited as a group to have lunch with the Principal. The Providence Catholic High School Students of the Month for December are standing left to right: senior Lizzy Sanchez of Monee (Mathematics), freshman Elizabeth Dennis of Lockport (Physical Education), sophomore Dana Cornish of Bolingbrook (Social Science & Business), sophomore Katherine Scott of Homer Glen (Social Science & Business for November), sophomore Danielle Little of Mokena (English), sophomore Jessica Hryn of Tinley Park (Science) and freshman Victoria Horak of New Lenox (Fine Arts). Sitting left to right: junior David Hill of Shorewood (Administration), freshman Adam Morrison of Mokena (Technology), freshman Christian Spesia of Joliet (Theology) and senior Matt Tucker of New Lenox (World Language). Not pictured: junior Kevin Kozan of Plainfield (Administration). 12-19-11 Providence Catholic supports "Make your Mark" Toy Drive
(New Lenox) – Providence Catholic High School’s Augustinian Youth Ministry (AYM) concluded their annual Toy Drive in mid December. Like last year, this year’s collections were donated to the Mark Staehely Toy Drive, which will benefit children at Provena St. Joseph Hospital and Children’s Memorial Hospital this Christmas. “It always amazes me how generous people are when it comes to helping those in need. Thanks to the generosity of students, faculty and staff, we managed to collect five truck loads of toys in just a few weeks,” said Ms. Molly Duffy, AYM Moderator and PCHS Math Teacher. For more information on the Mark Staehely’s inspirational story, please visit the “Make Your Mark” Foundation website at www.makeyourmark7.org. 12-14-11 Providence Catholic supports annual "Toys for Tots” Drive (New Lenox) – Providence Catholic High School’s Men’s Club hosted their annual Toys for Tots collection and Christmas Mass in early December. Pictured are Jeff Arseneau, PCHS Men's Club President, USMC Staff Sergeant Natalie Jones, Gunnery Sergeant Kevin Stucker and Fr. Richard McGrath, OSA, PCHS President. The Men’s Club presented more than 60 new gifts to the United States Marine Corps for their Toys For Tots Drive. These toys will be distributed to needy children throughout the local area. “We look forward to participating in this toy drive each year. It is heartwarming to see our parents support children who are less fortunate,” said McGrath. 12-13-11 Providence Catholic names 58 Illinois State Scholars (New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School is pleased to announce that 58 students have been recognized as 2012-2013 Illinois State Scholars, which is nearly one-quarter of the senior class. This prestigious award is given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) that recognizes more than 17,000 high school students from across the state as this year’s State Scholars. Illinois State Scholar winners rank in the top ten percent of the state’s high school seniors over 750 high schools across the state. Selection is based on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores along with grade point average at the end of junior year. “We are very proud of these students and their significant accomplishment. They work hard and deserve this honor,” offered Sebestyen. The following 58 senior students from Providence Catholic High School have been named 2012-2013 Illinois State Scholars: Rachel Andrews of New Lenox, Wayne Andrews of Chicago, Margarita Angel of Frankfort, William Baker of Orland Park, Nicholas Beller of Homer Glen, Eric Berner of Homer Glen, Kelly Brightmore of Lockport, Alexander Campbell of Mokena, Courtney Cleveland of Palos Heights, Sean Connelly of Tinley Park, Irene DelRio of Joliet, Corey Diab of Homer Glen, Stephanie DiNardi of Homer Glen, Ann Draksler of Channahon, Maura Durkin of Orland Park, Kaitlyn Eisenberg of Tinley Park, Sean Fitzgerald of Manhattan, Katherine Formentini of New Lenox, Theodore Francis of Orland Park, Samuel Giglio of Mokena, Matthew Gill of Mokena, Miranda Griffith of Lemont, Daniel Healy of Joliet, David Hearne of Homer Glen, Kevin Izquierdo of Lemont, Michael Jacus of New Lenox, Casey Labuda of Lemont, Meghan Lake of Manhattan, Benjamin Lembke of Orland Park, Jordan Magold of Orland Hills, Jeffrey Marini of Tinley Park, Erin Martin of Orland Park, George Mastorakas of Homer Glen, Ashley Morgan of Orland Park, Meaghan Mormann of New Lenox, Emily Persicketti of Manhattan, Sara Quaranta of Homer Glen, Min Su Ro of Orland Park, Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park, Daniel Santschi of New Lenox, Madeline Sebastian of New Lenox, Kristin Sharkey of Mokena, Erin Shea of Orland Park, Troy Sheppard of Joliet, Lindsay Smoljan of Mokena, Logan Springgate of New Lenox, Mia Teehan of Tinley Park, Kevin Tully of Orland Park, Kathryn Urchell of Tinley Park, Ryan Utter of New Lenox, Mitchell Vejvoda of Homer Glen, Mariah Villasenor of Lemont, Kathleen Walsh of Homer Glen, Ryan Ward of Homer Glen, Zachary White of Channahon, Daniel Whitehead of Tinley Park, Nicholas Whitmore of Shorewood and Brady Wilkin of Orland Park. 12-12-11 Providence Catholic High School Breaks Ground on Turf in ‘12 Campaign
(New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School recently broke ground on its “GOING FOR THE GREEN – TURF IN ‘12” capital campaign to install synthetic turf and a new polyurethane track in Bishop Kaffer Stadium. Providence Catholic parents Bob and Rosemary Leonard, Dave and Charlie Kaminski, Bob and Lisa Marth, and Larry and Andrea Sheppard are spearheading the fundraising campaign. The goal is to raise $1,000,000 and seventy percent of the funds have been collected or pledged. Usage of Matt Senffner Field in Bishop Kaffer Stadium has been limited to football teams during their season because of the natural grass field. Synthetic turf will transform the stadium into a venue for all Providence Catholic students to use throughout the year. Boys and girls physical education classes will use the field almost every day the weather permits. Additionally, the football, track, cross country and soccer programs will utilize the new field and track for games, meets and matches. The marching band, color guard, pom-pon squad and cheerleaders will also practice and perform on the synthetic turf field. The softball and baseball teams will be able to use the new field for practice in their off seasons and all athletic programs will use the turf for conditioning, running, exercise and stretching. All-school Masses and assemblies will also be able to take place in the stadium. The synthetic turf field will enhance the athletic, spiritual and educational experiences of all Providence Catholic students. Brochures explaining this project and a model of the new turf are available on the school’s website at www.providencecatholic.org. 12-12-11 Providence Catholic to Host Incoming Freshman Placement Exam Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox will host its Incoming Freshman Placement Exam on Saturday, January 14, 2012, beginning at 8 a.m. The exam is open to all eighth graders interested in attending Providence Catholic for the 2012-2013 school year. Pre-registration is not necessary, but there is a $25 testing fee due the day of the exam. All testers are asked to bring two #2 pencils. Calculators are not allowed to be used for the exam. The top fifteen scorers on the Placement Exam will receive a $1,000 scholarship toward his/her freshman year tuition. Financial aid and scholarship information will be provided to students the day of this exam. Last year, more than $1.5 million in financial assistance, grants and scholarships were awarded to current students. Please call Mrs. Rachel Ellingson at 815-717-3160 with any questions concerning Providence Catholic’s Incoming Freshman Placement Exam. The school is located at 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy. in New Lenox. For more information about PCHS, please visit www.providencecatholic.org. 12-12-11 Four Providence Catholic musicians perform at the IMEA District Music Festival
(New Lenox) – Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School is pleased to announce that four students were selected to perform at the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA) District 1 Music Festival, which took place in late November at Downers Grove South High School. These talented musicians were chosen from a group of more than 2,300 students that auditioned throughout the District. “We are extremely proud of our young musicians and this opportunity they have earned,” said Dr. Stacy Eckert, PCHS Choir Director. Senior Maggie Blackburn of Joliet sang soprano in the Honors Chorus, while junior Jason Koth of Homer Glen played saxophone in the Honors Band. In addition, sophomores Hannah Gleason of Plainfield and Abby Fritts of Tinley Park sang in the 9-10 Honors Choir. Furthermore, Maggie Blackburn was selected to sing at the All-State IMEA Conference in Peoria in late January. Blackburn was one of only six sopranos chosen from District 1. 12-7-11 Providence Catholic announces the November Students of the Month
(New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for November. These students are recognized for achievement, improvement and/or accomplishments in school courses as well as other school-related activities. Every month, each academic department chairperson selects one student as its “Student of the Month” from a number of students nominated by teachers. Students of the Month receive a certificate of recognition, have their photos displayed in Providence Catholic High School’s main hallway for the following month and are invited as a group to have lunch with the Principal. The Providence Catholic High School Students of the Month for November are standing left to right: freshman Justin Alberico of Manhattan (Physical Education), senior Mike Guidotti of Plainfiled (Fine Arts), sophomore Dylan Rosa of Homer Glen (Science) and freshman Jacob Alfarah of Orland Park (English). Sitting left to right: senior Lauren Denlar of Homer Glen (Technology), junior Michelle Ford of Homer Glen (World Language), junior Angela Annarino of Lemont (Theology) and sophomore Dyamond Parker of Joliet (Mathematics). Not pictured: sophomore Katherine Scott of Homer Glen (Social Science & Business). 11-15-11 Providence Catholic to host Christmas Concert and Toy Drive (New Lenox) – To celebrate the holiday season, Providence Catholic High School invites the community to attend their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 11. The talented PCHS Choir, Concert and Jazz Bands will perform at 3 PM in the school’s Sacred Heart Gymnasium (enter door 9). The afternoon will be filled with traditional Christmas music so guests can sing along. Admission is free, however, there will be a Toys for Tots collection at the door. PCHS asks guests to bring a new toy to benefit children in need. There will also be a reception in the school’s cafeteria following the concert. For more information, please call (815) 717-3152. 11-9-11 Eight Providence Catholic Student-Athletes make College Commitments
(New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce that seniors Marty Ross, Ryan Koziol, Zak Kutsulis, David Hearne, Brady Wilkin, Sam Tidaback, Branden Boggetto, and Jimmy Doherty have made commitments to continue playing their respective sports at the collegiate level. “We are very proud of these young men who have worked hard both in and outside of the classroom. We wish them the very best,” said Sebestyen. Marty Ross, son of Don and Jan Ross of Frankfort, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend the University of the Pacific on a combined academic and athletic scholarship where he will continue his volleyball career. He is currently undecided on his major. Ross is a graduate of St. George and a member of their parish. The honor roll student is a member of the Student Council and has been a member of the Celtic volleyball team his entire high school career. Ross led the 2010 team with 239 kills and 58 blocks. Furthermore, he was named to the All-Area team twice, the CCL All-Conference team twice and several All-Tournament teams. Ryan Koziol, son of Ed and Susan Koziol of Orland Park, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Arizona on an athletic scholarship where he plans to major in Business Management and continue his baseball career. Koziol is a graduate of Palos South Middle School and a parishioner at Our Lady of the Woods. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society. Koziol played baseball for the past three years and had a .405 BA, 95 RBI’s and 6 HR’s his junior year. He was also named All-Conference 1st Team his sophomore and junior years. Zak Kutsulis, son of Andrew and Theresa Kutsulis of Homer Glen, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Notre Dame on an athletic scholarship where he will continue his baseball career. He is currently undecided on his major. Kutsulis is a graduate of Homer Junior High and member of Saints Constantine and Helen Church. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society and played for the Celtic baseball team his entire high school career. Last season, Kutsulis had a .378 BA, 17 RBI’s, 4 HR’s and a 2.78 ERA. David Hearne, son of David and Bridie Hearne of Homer Glen, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend the University of Notre Dame on an athletic scholarship where he plans to major in Business and continue his baseball career. Hearne is a graduate of Homer Junior High and a parishioner at Our Mother of Good Council. The honor roll student has played for the Celtic baseball team his entire high school career. Brady Wilkin, son of Bill and Laura Wilkin of Orland Park, signed his National Letter of Intent to attend Bradley University on a combined academic and athletic scholarship where he plans to major in Mechanical Engineering and continue his baseball career. Wilkin is a graduate of St. Michael School and member of their parish. The honor roll student is a member of National Honor Society and received the Physics Honors Award his junior year. Wilkin has played for the Celtic baseball team for the past three years and as outfielder had a .400 AVG, .421 OBP and 41 RUNS. Sam Tidaback, son of Jim and Julie Tidaback of Plainfield, committed to play baseball at Ball State University on a combined academic and athletic scholarship where he plans to major in Sports Administration and will continue his baseball career. Tidaback is a graduate of St. Mary Immaculate and a member of their parish. The honor roll student is a member of the National Honor Society, Augustinian Youth Ministry and Celtic Nation. Furthermore, Tidaback has played for the Celtic baseball team his entire high school career. Branden Boggetto, son of Brad and Michelle Boggetto of Joliet, committed to play baseball at Southeast Missouri State University. He is currently undecided on his major. Boggetto is a graduate of St. Paul the Apostle and a member of their parish. The honor roll student has played for the Celtic baseball team his entire high school career. Jimmy Doherty, son of Jim and Kathy Doherty of Frankfort, committed to play baseball at Benedictine University. He is currently undecided on his major. Doherty is a graduate of St. Damian and a parishioner at St. Anthony’s. He has played for the Celtic baseball team his entire high school career. 11-2-11 Providence Catholic High School Announces First Quarter Honor Roll (New Lenox) – Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s First Quarter Honor Roll. The honor roll includes two categories; first honors recipients must obtain a 3.51 - 4.00 G.P.A., whereas second honors students receive a 3.00 - 3.50 G.P.A. The First Quarter Honor Roll includes: Seniors 1st Honors: Rachel Andrews, Wayne Andrews, Margarita Angel, Stephanie Antoniolli, Lauren Arseneau, Langdon Auld, William Baker, Joseph Batis, Nicholas Beller, Xaverie Benedict, Emily Binder, Taylor Black, Margaret Blackburn, James Bonaguro, Elizabeth Bosko, Taylor Boyne, Anthony Brazzale, Kelly Brightmore, Anthony Cammarata, Alexander Campbell, Caden Canavan, Courtney Cleveland, Sean Connelly, Brittany DalCorobbo, Elaine Danahy, Lauren Denler, Corey Diab, Stephanie DiNardi, Ann Draksler, Claire Dugard, Maura Durkin, Kaitlyn Eisenberg, Patrick Falls, Sean Fitzgerald, Katherine Formentini, Theodore Francis, Kevin Gardner, Brittany Garrett, Brien Garvey, Matthew Gaskin, Samuel Giglio, Matthew Gill, Breanna Glos, Miranda Griffith, Madeline Guidarelli, Michael Guidotti, Sarah Halper, Rachel Harrington, Daniel Healy, Nicholas Holy, Kathleen Huguelet, Kevin Izquierdo, Michael Jacus, Michelle Kavanaugh, Sara-Michelle Kezerle, Amanda Klotz, Telemahos Korbakes, Emma Lagone, Meghan Lake, James Land, Lauren Lindbloom, Alexandria Lynch, Adam Mackay, Josiah Mackay, Jordan Magold, Hannah Malovan, Michael Marietti, Jeffrey Marini, Erin Martin, George Mastorakos, Nicholas Matuszewski, Ashley Morgan, Zachary Morgan, Meaghan Mormann, Katherine Morrissette, Ryan Motykowski, Brendan Nielsen, Michael Norville, Brian Oddo, Erin ODonnell, Cayla ODowd, Katelyn OGrady, Gabrielle Owings, Julia Patzin, Emily Persicketti, Tarah Plut, Matthew Powell, Brittany Prunsky, Sara Quaranta, Nicholas Quinlan, James Radecki, Myles Reardon, James Richert, Daniel Rigoni, Min Su Ro, Nicole Rodighiero, Robert Ross, Elizabeth Sanchez, Dominic Sanfilippo, Daniel Santschi, Madeline Sebastian, Amanda Sharkey, Kristen Sharkey, Erin Shea, Zachary Sheffer, Troy Sheppard, Justin Slattery, Kelly Sloyan, Abby Smith, Lindsay Smoljan, Logan Springgate, Jennifer Stachovic, Erica Strick, Matthew Suenkens, Paige Surico, Nicole Tatro, Mia Teehan, Sam Tidaback, Taylor Topolski, Matthew Tucker, Kevin Tully, Kathryn Urchell, Michael Valentino, Mitchell Vejvoda, Mariah Villasenor, Sara Vonborstel, Katie Wallace, Kathleen Walsh, Ryan Ward, Rebecca Weinberger, Zachary White, Daniel Whitehead, Nicholas Whitmore and Brady Wilkin. Seniors 2nd Honors: Cristina Barkowski, Francis Barnes, Charles Barth, Tony Batson, Timothy Becker, Branden Boggetto, Collin Boggetto, Nicholas Cemeno, Audrey Connolly, Amanda Cornelius, Matthew Davis, Christopher Dennis, Andrea DiCola, Stephanie DiNolfo, Monica Dubiel, Keegan Duda, David Follenweider, Cassidy Glenn, Matthew Goich, Amber Goldman, Kristina Graefen, Samual Gronek, Samantha Havlicek, John Higgins, Calvin Hoff, Andrew Hoffmeister, Michael Hryn, Marisa Istad, Mark Izquierdo, Joseph Jaeger, Brendan Jenner, Jessica Jimenez, Thomas Kaysen, Steven Kositzky, Ryan Koziol, Joseph Kunst, Brandon LaBelle, Casey Labuda, Michael Lahey, Benjamin Lembke, Lauren McCutcheon, Maeve McDonnell, Kristen McManus, Megan Melaniphy, Nora Mitros, Michael Moroney, Douglas Murdaugh, Eugenia Nosal, Michael Palmasani, Alec Pierson, Matthew Pytlewski, Abby Rimsnider, Caitlyn Rodighiero, Christopher Salazar, Martin Silic, Michael Simon, Michael Soucie, Greg Temofeew, Molly Whatley, Nathan White, Samantha Widdows, Brooke Winkle and Alec Zamora. Juniors 1st Honors: Tara Airola, Alissa Alberico, Vincent Ambrose, Angela Annarino, Cassidy Bannon, Robert Beattie, Patrick Bedell, Gabriella Berman, Krista Brakauskas, Nicholas Bruno, Mary Claire Burchett, Rebecca Burczak, Sean Burke, Shelby Chesko, Brianna Chibe, Carrie Cicirale, Kristen Collins, Margaret Corso, Gabriel Costello, Theresa Dabrowski, Brian Daniher, Margaret Davis, Marisa Dion, Conor Doyle, Alyson Duzansky, Kevin Edgeworth, Brett Ernst, Hannah Ferrill, Bridget Flaherty, Rachel Follenweider, Michelle Ford, Brian Fordon, James Frainey, Gienna Gaeta, Maura Ganser, Megan Gergets, Alyssa Gialamas, Steven Gruszkowski, Allison Hallberg, Brian Harris, Paige Hasier, Andrew Helmin, Kimberly Hendrick, Mary Hickey, Ana Houlis, Paul Huguelet, Molly Hyland, Austin Ibarra, Jessica Jatis, Nicole Jazdzewski, Ryan Jones, Tori Joseph, Marie-Catherine Joutras, Scott Jung, Alana Juodvalkis, Holly Kavanaugh, Kevin Kelly, Myungje Kim, Cody Kirby, Paul Kocsis, Taryn Kole, Jason Koth, James Krenz, Ryan Krynicki, Karli Kulhanek, Megan Kurcz, Nicole Langlois, Samantha Lewandowski, Alyssa Lyman, Amanda Mackay, Lauren Malick, Alyssa Maloney, Matthew Martensen, Stephanie Mattingly, George McCabe, Brad McDermid, Courtney McEnery, Ryan McGinnis, Kyle McKenzie, Victoria McNichols, Rebecca Meskill, Michael Michalak, Maria Miller, Megan Miller, Abigail Morris, Grace Morrison, Josephine Mueller, Hannah Nichols, Jamie Noonan, Joshua Ogrey, Clare OMalley, Matthew ONeill, Michael Ott, Christian Pantoja, Roslyn Parayo, Maeve Pell, Anthony Petta, Caroline Pfeiffer, Max Picard, Brandon Picciolini, Erika Powers, Georgiana Presecky, Ryan Prickel, Colin Prinsen, Molly Rademacher, Jayant Ramadurai, Kathleen Rash, Jennifer Raymond, Kelly Reed, Colleen Reynolds, Luke Rimkus, Christian Rojas, Mary Sanchez, Nicholas Sanders, Gabriela Sanfilippo, Rose Schultz, Gabriella Senese, Stephanie Sicinski, Katherine Soprych, Elizabeth Stone, Mary Strickler, Zachary Subak, Brendan Surane, Brianna Taylor, Daisy Urbieta, Madeline Utter, Taylor Vennetti, Madison Wall, Kevin Ward, Kristin Watkins, Elaina Wiles, Emily Wiles, Marissa Wilko, Bradford Woodward, Andrew Workman, Valerie Zecca, Claire Zeeman, James Zeeman and Patrick Zeniecki. Juniors 2nd Honors: Nicholas Anderson, Ryan Babka, Thomas Bajt, Kylee Bandyk, Hannah Baudek, Brittney Boggetto, Mary Bonaguro, Tessa Botka, Cameron Brach, Caleigh Branigan, Michael Broderick, Jonathan Burns, Jordan Burns, Matthew Columbus, Joshua Cwiertniak, John Dedert, Jonathan Dennis, Eric Dobry, Jason Franc, Broegan Garr, Connor Gilroy, Gonzalo Gonzalez, Daniel Griffin, Charles Gross, Peter Grossmayer, Kristen Grzywacz, Nicole Grzywacz, Kevin Hartley, Jordan Houston, Brian Jenner, Ryan Koltes, Morgan Kulpinski, Leah Laskowski, Jordan Leonard, George Lullo, Jr., Erinn Lyons, Thomas Markasovic, Melanie McCutcheon, Tara McGinnis, Sean McNamara, Brian McNamee, Robert Millhuff, Eamonn OConnell, Thomas OHalloran, John OKeefe, Megan Partilla, Kristina Patti, John Pavlopoulos, Joshua Pericht, Brandon Price, Trenton Pruitt, Michaela Puscas, William Quirke, Rebecca Rachke, Samantha Rohrer, Scott Schroeder, Drew Shemanske, Alexandra Shermulis, Bailey Sineni, Michael Stepuszek, Kirsten Streicher, Sylvie Teehan, Karly Tinervia, Claire Trafton, Adam Trainor, Viet Vo, Chad Weaver, Monica Werner, Brian Younker and Ronald Zychowski. Sophomores 1st Honors: Megan Abbott, Samuel Abraham, Leah Alles, Rachael Ambrose, Kathleen Andrews, Dominic Azar, Julie Baffoe, Andrew Banathy, Jessica Barnes, Daniel Bedell, Arianna Beller, Samantha Berman, Brooke Bjorklund, Ryan Brankin, Sarah Brightmore, Gina Cammarata, Erin Campbell, Eduardo Castillo, Eric Connelly, James Copenhaver, Dana Cornish, Randal Cybulski, Katherine Czerwinski, Anne Danta, Justin Davis, Amanda DeAngelo, Brandon Denler, Taylor Dickason, Alyssa Dorning, Bridget Downes, Sara Dreyer, Lizette Duran, Elizabeth Eggen, Emily Eglar, Allison Errthum, Skylar Evans, Megan Falls, Joseph Fekech, Michael Ford, Robert Fuesel, Cameron Galgano, Marybeth Galick, Morgan Ganz, Megan Gardner, Hannah Gleason, Jacob Godfrey, Paige Gorecki, Meghan Grill, Scott Hansen, Matthew Harrington, William Harton, Zachary Hernandez, Jacob Hopkins, Emily Hornung, Samantha Irvin, Madeleine Jager, Thomas Jeffries, Angela Jensen, Connor Jones, David Kaminski, Jonelle Karpen, Jack Kelley, Alexandra Kieffer, Alexis Klotz, Kaitlyn Kman, Christopher Koziol, Brady Labuda, Dominic Lagone, Zachary Lake, Mercedes Land, Danielle Little, Kyleigh Maday, Morgan Manghera, Meghan Marth, Allison Marthaler, Emily Mayer, Sean McGrath, Christina McGuire, Kathleen Melei, Vivian Mendoza, Michael Monroe, Bridget Murphy, Sean Murray, Daniel Niemiec, Anna Novak, Maggie OBrien, Ava OConnor, Clare ODonnell, Dyamond Parker, Abigail Persicketti, Noah Peterman, Carly Prekwas, Courtney Pych, Luc Quaranta, Lauren Rasmussen, Jack Redmond, Austin Regan, Taylor Reid, Kali Retzler, Courtney Rimsnider, Collin Russell, Daniel Salazar, Justin Salazar, Joseph Schaefer, Katherine Scott, Danielle Sebek, Steven Sismelich, Colleen Sloyan, Sean Smyth, Ashley Stajura, Courtney Suggs, Lauren Sulikowski, Michael Sullivan, Jessica Talwar, Tyler Tatro, Kimberly Trochuck, Margaret Turk, Cailee Tylin, Clare Urchell, Mitchell VanderWey, Elisia Venegas, Tori Vennetti, Piper Virva, Dakota Vondrak, Brittany Waldron, Connor Welch, Kevin Whalen, Anne Whisson, Richard Yusa, Maia Zalik, Jonathan Zambrano, Tanner Zielinski and Matthew Zielke. Sophomores 2nd Honors: Jeff Arseneau, Sarah Austin, Nicole Beaulieu, Zachary Biegel, Sarah Blackburn, John Block, Joseph Bonzani, Matthew Bucciferro, Ashley Cappel, Erin Carroll, Daniel Caso, Anthony Cerasuolo, Jeffrey Cesario, Cody Cosentino, Niamh Costello, Noah Cralle, Rebecca Cullina, Anne Cummings, Craig Dankovich, John Davis, Zachary Davis, Marie DeCarlo, Paige DeLise, Nicholas DiNardi, John Doyle, Eric Dubek, Christian Dvorak, Melina Ferraro, Abigail Fritts, Austin Garwood, Shannon Gilboy, Abigail Golebiowski, Ian Harder, Keri Hettinger, Zachary Hoffman, Clare Huguelet, Vincent Kesic, Kara Kulpinski, Phillip Kunsa, Nicholas Kutsulis, Salvatore LaMotta, Bridget Land, Stephanie Marnell, John Marron, Tyler Martinkus, Eric Mounce, Ryan Murray, Alyssa Newling, Nicole Nocera, Margaret OGrady, Megan OMalley, Patrick OSullivan, Nicholas Parente, Matthew Payton, Alvin Perez, Jack Petrusha, Brittany Pirc, Logan Plantz, Daniel Poulos, Alexus Quigley, Caitlyn Quinlan, Lauren Radecki, Christopher Rocha, Dylan Rosa, Maggie Ruane, Kelli Russell, Benjamin Salvador, Abigail Schout, Leah Schultz, Trisha Schultz, Nicholas Senese, Noah Senffner, Anthony Serafini, Gabrielle Serpico, Ryan Siegers, Jacob Sierzega, Joseph Sigrist, Sally Smith, Emma Strick, Mary Sulikowski, Michael Talamonti, Michael Tucker, Daniel Vaughan, Michael Vennetti, Charles Workman, Michael Zaremba and Molly Zelko. Freshmen 1st Honors: Justin Alberico, Jacob Alfarah, Elena Alvarez, Grace Barrett, Tess Barrett, Sydney Bartecki, Danielle Beechy, Nicole Beechy, Erin Blackburn, Matthew Bomba, Michael Bonaguro, Lauren Bouchard, Robert Brueggert, Zoe Bruni, Kyle Burke, Carter Bussey, Jacob Carlsen, Ryan Carp, Erik Carroll, Matthew Cederberg, Justin Chmura, Sydney Cleveland, John Colbert, Nina Columbus, Robert Connolly, Anne Corso, Michael Covelli, Kristen Crawford, Madeline Culligan, Michael Daly, Michael Davis, Margaret DeMauro, Elizabeth Dennis, Katherine Deters, Cameron DiBiaso, Matthew Diehl, Claire Dobry, Patrick Downes, Angela Duensing, Leah Duggins, John Duzansky, John Eckenstein, Tessa Fairbairn, Mary Fashingbauer, Regan Flaherty, Mary Clare Flavin, Matthew Francis, Kyle Gardner, Ryan Gardner, Maeve Garvey, Genevieve Gerrity, MacKenzie Glos, Morgan Greenwood, Annicka Griffith, Corynne Griffith, Emma Griffiths, Bryan Grill, Michael Grossmayer, Isabel Guidotti, Nicholas Hahn, Brittany Hallberg, Allison Hanson, Maggie Havlin, Brian Heidegger, Eric Hennenfent, Meghan Hickey, Brendan Hoffmeister, Victoria Horak, Zosia Horak, Katriona Horan, Michael Houlihan, Ashley Hovorka, Troy Howat, Justin Hunniford, Andrew Jatis, Christina Jazdzewski, Brian Jensen, Alyssa Jurges, McKenna Kaup, Kajus Kavaliauskas, Beth Kavanaugh, Kerry Kole, Natalie Krockey, Alisa Kulhanek, Matthew Long, Kevin Lynch, Daniel MacLean, Matthew MacNab, Gillian Madia, Joshua Magold, Stephanie Mastorakos, Kevin McEneany, Meghan Meagher, Sarah Miller, Elise Morris, Adam Morrison, Theresa Murphy, Christian Nielsen, Karina Pantoja, Jake Payton, Jack Pell, Jessica Purvis, Jillian Rademacher, Srirajku Ranganathan, Nicholas Rojas, Jacob Rost, Mikayla Sanders, Joseph Santschi, Amelia Schroeder, Kirsten Schultz, James Sharkey, Mitchell Sharkey, Meghan Shea, Rebecca Sidler, Joshua Sifuentes, Damian Simrayh, Jessica Skole, Christian Spesia, Robert Svidron, Jillian Sweeney, Rebecca Tompkins, Haley Troche, Kevin Troy, Kyle Troy, Nathan Vejvoda, Brhett Vickery, Brenton Villasenor, Hannah Wagner, Taylor Warfield, Shannon Washburn, Stephen Westman, Nicolas White, Helena Whitmore, Andrea Zecca, Joseph Zemen and Nicholas Zielinski. Freshmen 2nd Honors: Alyssa Aiello, Heather Baker, Justin Balog, Cascidy Bandyk, Clayre Bandyk, Nicholas Barker, Mary Beattie, Benjamin Bernecker, Sophie Bonacorda, Victoria Borrelli, Jonathan Brody, Grace Burchett, Andrew Byars, Emily Cabay, Dominic Cascino, Carly Cicirale, Eric Combs, Jarrale Daniels, Sarah Deppert, Ezekiel DeYoung, Michael DiGiovanni, Jordan Ernst, Dylan Fairbairn, Madison Fisher, Kerianne Fitzgerald, Allison Garetto, Nicholas Goberville, Nicholas Grynevich, Carly Halper, Elizabeth Horn, Michael Jerik, Taylor Juricek, Benjamin Justice, Olivia Keegan, Lauren Kilmartin, Minyoung Kim, Ashley Koerner, Johnathan Koval, Mary Kate Kozak, Nicholas Krejci, Kevin Krenz, Nation Kurtz, Samuel Lagger, Jacqueline Loupakos, Joseph McGuire, Juozas Mikuzis, Emelia Misischia, John Narcissi, Jordan Nitchoff, Micaela Niven, Zachary Oprzedek, Martin Palmasani, Anna Pfeiffer, Kevin Phillips, Nicholas Pillish, Alainna Plut, Maryssa Presbitero, Breyana Price, Katherine Rasmussen, Aileen Richardson, Daniel Ricker, Victoria Roman, Alexis Salazar, Miguel Salazar, Kelly Schultz, Patrick Smith, Daniel Stolarek, Jake Swenson, Lauren Thompson, Brendan Treacy, Emmet Trost, Patrick Walsh and Gabriel Wolcott. 10-31-11 Providence Catholic announces the October Students of the Month
(New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for October. These students are recognized for achievement, improvement and/or accomplishments in school courses as well as other school-related activities. Every month, each academic department chairperson selects one student as its “Student of the Month” from a number of students nominated by teachers. Students of the Month receive a certificate of recognition, have their photos displayed in Providence Catholic High School’s main hallway for the following month and are invited as a group to have lunch with the Principal. The Providence Catholic High School Students of the Month for October are standing left to right: freshman Brhett Vickery of Homer Glen (World Language), sophomore Jessica Talwar of Orland Park (English), sophomore Joe Fulco of Plainfield (Science), freshman Justin Balog of Lockport (Theology), freshman Maggie Havlin of Orland Hills (Physical Education), freshman Mary Clare Flavin of Darien (Mathematics), freshman Heather Baker of Orland Park (Technology) and junior Taryn Kole of Homer Glen (Fine Arts). Sitting left to right: junior Grace Morrison of Mokena (Social Science & Business), senior Audrey Connolly of Palos Park (Administration) and senior Breanna Glos of Orland Park (Administration). 10-31-11 Providence Catholic to Host Open House (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox invites all grade school students and their families to attend their annual Open House on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Providence is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory Augustinian high school located only minutes from I-80 and I-355. A dedicated and caring faculty and staff integrate the core Augustinian values of truth, unity and love into all dimensions of student life. A demanding curriculum, inclusive service programs, competitive athletics and comprehensive extracurricular offerings challenge students in a safe and nurturing environment. The class of 2011 earned scholarships valued at $16.3 million dollars. In addition, these seniors performed in excess of 15,000 hours of community service during their high school careers. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the various academic, spiritual, athletic and extracurricular programs that PCHS offers. Furthermore, school staff, parents and students will be on hand to provide tours of the school and answer all questions. All members of the community are invited to experience Providence Catholic’s family atmosphere first-hand. In addition, Providence will host its Incoming Freshman Placement Exam on Saturday, January 14, 2012, beginning at 8 a.m. The exam is open to all eighth graders interested in attending Providence for the 2012-2013 school year. Pre-registration is not necessary, but there is a $25 testing fee due on the day of the exam. All testers are asked to bring two #2 pencils and calculators are not allowed to be used for the exam. The top fifteen scorers on the Placement Exam will receive a $1,000 scholarship toward his/her freshman year tuition. Financial Aid and Scholarship information will be provided to students the day of this exam. Last year, more than $1.5 million in financial assistance, grants and scholarships were awarded to current students. Please call Mrs. Rachel Ellingson at 815-717-3160 with any questions concerning Providence Catholic’s Open House or the Incoming Freshman Placement Exam. The school is located at 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy. in New Lenox. For more information about PCHS, please visit www.providencecatholic.org. 10-27-11 Providence Catholic Observes Red Ribbon Week
(New Lenox) Red Ribbon Week was marked at Providence Catholic High School in late October. PCHS took many steps to promote awareness for its students. At the beginning of the week, Guidance Department aides distributed red wristbands to the entire student body, while Student Council members tied red ribbons to all the car antennas in the school’s parking lot to provide visual reminders to the entire community. The Augustinian Youth Ministry (AYM) members staffed an educational display table in the cafeteria throughout the week where students were encouraged to take publications regarding the dangers of unhealthy drug use. Midweek, all students, faculty and staff were encouraged to wear red to display their stand against the illegal use of drugs and alcohol. Furthermore, dozens of anti-drug and alcohol posters were created by students in their Health classes and placed throughout the school. The Red Ribbon Campaign began in 1985 as a response to the torture and death of a federal drug enforcement agent, Enrique Camarena. Wearing and displaying red ribbons are signs that an individual is against the promotion, sale, purchase and use of illegal drugs or any drug used in an illegal or unhealthy way. This includes the use of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21. 10-26-11 Providence Catholic's Ryan Ward to play at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl
(New Lenox) – A contingent from the U.S. Army All-American Bowl travelled to Providence Catholic High School on Thursday, October 20 to announce that senior Ryan Ward was selected to play in the prestigious U.S. Army All-American Bowl. The match-up will take place on January 7, 2012 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and will be televised live on NBC at 1 PM EST. Ward, an offensive lineman, is the first player in Providence Catholic’s history to be chosen for this honor and is one of 90 high school football players from across the United States who will participate in this game. Furthermore, Mark Coglianese, Head PCHS Varsity Football Coach, was invited to attend the three-day U.S. Army Coaches Academy and participate in the game week activities. The announcement was made in front of the entire school following an all-school Mass. Ward was presented with a personalized football jersey and cap from Master Sgt. Mark Hayes and Sgt. John Harper. Ryan Ward is the son of Brian and Laurel Ward of Homer Glen. He has committed to the University of Iowa where he plans to major in kinesiology and continue his football career. He is a graduate of Oak Prairie Junior High and a parishioner at Our Mother of Good Counsel. The honor roll student is a Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister. In addition, he is a member of the Augustinian Youth Ministry and the National Honor Society. The 6-foot-5, 280-pound offensive tackle has been a member of the Celtic football team his entire high school career (two-year varsity starter). 10-25-11 Providence Catholic Marching Band and Color Guard earn 1st Place (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School’s Marching Band and Color Guard took 1st place at the 2011 Lincoln-Way Invitational Field Show in Frankfort, IL on October 22. The Marching Celtics competed in Class 1A against seven other schools and also won awards for “Best Drumline”, Best Color Guard” and “Best General Effect”. “We are very proud of the band and color guard for their hard work that they put into their performance. Their enthusiasm was a pleasure to watch,” said Mr. Robert Sanchez, PCHS Band Director. The Providence Catholic Marching Band and Color Guard will be heading to Normal, IL for 45th Annual State of Illinois Marching Band Championship on Saturday, October 29. 10-19-11 Providence Catholic Names Forty-Six AP Scholar Award Recipients (New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce that 46 students have earned AP Scholar Awards by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 percent of the more than 1.7 million students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a sufficiently high level to merit the recognition of an AP Scholar Award. The College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. At Providence Catholic: Two students qualified for the National AP Scholar Award by earning an average grade of 4 or higher on a five-point scale on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams. These students are Sarah Formentini ‘11 of New Lenox and Haley Koth ‘11 of Homer Glen. Seven students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are Courtney Brown ‘11 of Frankfort, Andrea Carlson ‘11 of Plainfield, Sarah Formentini ‘11 of New Lenox, Haley Koth ‘11 of Homer Glen, Dominic Quaranta ‘11 of Homer Glen, Logan Springgate ‘12 of New Lenox and James Stark ‘11 of Lemont. Five students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Sean Connelly ‘12 of Tinley Park, Jeffrey Marini ‘12 of Tinley Park, Joseph Quinlan ‘11 of New Lenox, Tim Sanders ‘11 of Mokena and Mariah Villasenor ‘12 of Lemont. Thirty-four students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams, with grades of 3 or higher. These students are Margarita Angel ‘12 of Frankfort, Nicholas Beller ‘12 of Homer Glen, George Borrelli ‘11 of Frankfort, Kelly Brightmore ‘12 of Lockport, Alexander Campbell ‘12 of Mokena, Edward Cashdollar ‘11 of Orland Park, Courtney Cleveland ‘12 of Western Springs, Mark Connolly ‘11 of Orland Park, Colin Doyle ‘11 of Orland Park, Brendan Duffner ‘11 of Frankfort, Joseph Filer ‘11 of Orland Park, Aidan Flaherty ‘11 of Mokena, Katherine Formentini ‘12 of New Lenox, Miranda Griffith ‘12 of Lemont, Terrence Harris ‘11 of Orland Park, Calvin Hoff ‘12 of Tinley Park, Jennifer Hoffman ‘11 of Homer Glen, Ashley Hornung ‘11 of Shorewood, Michael Jacus ‘12 of New Lenox, Luke Jager ‘12 of Mokena, Brandon Labelle ‘12 of Orland Park, Michael Lahey ‘12 of Homer Glen, Meaghan Mormann ‘12 of New Lenox, Alanna Murray ‘11 Peotone, Tarah Plut ‘12 of Plainfield, Ilana Primack ‘11 of Frankfort, Blake Prunsky ‘11 of Mokena, Sara Quaranta ‘12 of Homer Glen, James Richert ‘12 of Tinley Park, David Rimkus ‘11 of Homer Glen, Dominic Sanfilippo ‘12 of Tinley Park, Nicholas Serpico ‘11 of Homer Glen, Kathleen Walsh ‘12 of Homer Glen and Ryan Ward ‘12 of Homer Glen. Through more than 30 different college-level courses and exams, AP provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement and stand out in the college admissions process. Each exam is developed by a committee of college and university faculty and AP teachers, ensuring that AP exams are aligned with the same high standards expected by college faculty at some of the nation’s leading liberal arts and research institutions. More than 3,600 colleges and universities annually receive AP grades. Over 90 percent of four-year colleges in the United States provide credit and/or placement for qualifying exam grades. Research consistently shows that AP students who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams (based on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest) typically experience greater academic success in college and higher graduation rates than students who do not participate in AP. The College Board is a not-for-profit membership organization whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the association is composed of more than 5,600 schools, colleges, universities, and other educational organizations. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,800 colleges through major programs and services in college readiness, college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®). The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns. 10-18-11 Providence Catholic celebrates Homecoming (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School celebrated Homecoming festivities the week of October 10. Students enjoyed a fun-filled week of activities that showcased their school pride. The dress code was relaxed and the students were encouraged to wear themed attire each day. During Friday’s Homecoming Assembly, Mike Lahey of Homer Glen and Katelyn O’Grady of Plainfield were named the 2011 Homecoming King and Queen. The court included King nominees Tim Becker of Homer Glen, Adam Mackay of New Lenox, Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park and Nick Holy of Lemont. Queen nominees included Kristina Graeffen of Mokena, Megan Melaniphy of Homer Glen, Paige Surico of Orland Park and Taylor Topolski of Orland Park. The PCHS community gathered on Friday evening for the homecoming football match-up where the Providence Catholic Celtics defeated the St. Ignatius Wolfpack 54-6. The PCHS Alumni Association hosted a tent for alumni and their families. Children had the opportunity to decorate pumpkins and have their faces painted. More than 300 alumni returned to celebrate their class reunions. Homecoming week concluded with a formal dance on Saturday night, which featured a “Born to be Wild” theme. 10-18-11 Providence Catholic’s Harvest Drive Brings out the “Fun” in Fundraising (New Lenox) – Providence Catholic High School concluded its Annual Fall Harvest Drive in late September. Through the hard work of students, parents, teachers and patrons who supported the school, this year’s Fall Harvest Drive has generated more than $400,000. “Despite the difficult economic times, the PCHS Harvest Drive continues to be one of the most successful student fundraising programs in the nation for Catholic high schools,” said Ed Barrett the school’s Advancement Director. “We are grateful to our families and patrons who understand the importance of its success to the financial well-being of the school.” To celebrate this success, the entire student body enjoyed the traditional spirit-filled Harvest Drive Olympics at the conclusion of this drive. Several events took place, including dodge ball, tug-of-war and an obstacle course. The Olympics concluded with the annual pie-in-the-face-of-a-faculty-member; this year’s volunteer target was Mr. Chris Tagler, Economics Teacher. The 2011 Harvest Drive top-selling student was junior Michael Broderick of New Lenox. Senior Katie Morrissette of Joliet had the second highest sales. Senior Amanda Cornelius and sophomore Tyler Cornelius of Lemont had the third highest sales. Other top-sellers include freshman Adam Morrison and junior Grace Morrison of Mokena, sophomore Samantha Irvin of Joliet and senior Troy Sheppard of Joliet. Following the Olympics, Mr. Sebestyen, Principal, drew eleven raffle tickets and named the $10,000 Grand Prize winner along with 10 other winning tickets totaling $2,300. Raffle winners and their winning ticket numbers are posted on the Harvest Drive page of the PCHS website at www.providencecatholic.org. Harvest Drive was initiated in 1968 to raise funds for the school, which was facing a financial crisis. Faced with the prospect of closure, the school sponsored a car raffle and carnival that generated $15,000 the first year and $32,000 the following year. Pleased by the results of this fund-raising effort, the officials decided not to close the school. Since then, this three-week fundraiser has grown to generate more than $400,000 annually to help offset the difference between tuition and the cost of operating the school. 10-17-11 Seven Providence Catholic Students Receive National Recognition (New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce that seniors Courtney Cleveland of Palos Heights, Michael Jacus of New Lenox, Jeffrey Marini of Tinley Park, Meaghan Mormann of New Lenox, Emily Persicketti of Manhattan, Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park and Daniel Santschi of New Lenox were recently named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. These bright individuals are among 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation and placed in the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered this competition by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). “We are very proud of these young men and women who have demonstrated exceptional ability in this highly competitive program. Their commitment to academic excellence is truly admirable,” commented Sebestyen. 10-12-11 Providence Catholic High School Theatre Club to present Disney’s Sleeping Beauty (New Lenox)- Providence Catholic High School’s Theatre Club will present Disney’s Sleeping Beauty from Thursday, November 3 through Sunday, November 6 at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Theater in Joliet. Performances will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and a 2:00 p.m matinee on Sunday. Tickets for all performances are $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students and senior citizens and free to PCHS students. A “Once upon a Dream Tea Party with Princess Aurora and Friends” will take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 6. Tea Party tickets are $13.00 each and include one matinee ticket and a meet and greet with the cast). Due to limited seating, Tea Party tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 815-485-2136 ext 3323 for ticket information. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). The play is directed by Ms. Michele Hibbott. Other assistants include: Eric Moniger (Technical Director), Rosie Knezz (Choreographer), Ann Waldron (Music Director) and Sandra Krejci (Production Manager). The cast includes: Amy Gauger of Lockport (Briar Rose), Eric Connelly of Tinley Park (Prince Phillip), Elena Alvarez of Plainfield (Maleficent), Lexie Krejci of Plainfield (Narrator), Ben Bernecker of Orland Park (King Stefan), Keri Hettinger of Joliet (Queen Stefanie), Justin Anderson of Orland Park (King Hubert), Caleigh Branigan of Frankfort (Flora), Lizzy Stone of Joliet (Fauna), Katie Scott of Homer Glen (Merryweather), Clare Huguelet of Mokena (Blather), Erin Campbell of Mokena (Loyal Guard) and Liz Phillips of Shorewood (Pest). Loyal Subjects Ensemble and Goon Ensemble include: Katie Deters of Joliet, Alyssa Flanagan of Homer Glen, Genevieve Gerrity of Homer Glen, Hannah Gleason of Plainfield, Allison Hanson of Shorewood, Gillian Madia of Joliet, Emelia Misischia of Monee, Christina McGuire of Frankfort, Abby Persicketti of Manhattan, Carly Prekwas of Mokena, Caitlyn Quinlan of New Lenox, Trisha Schultz of Joliet and Cailee Tylin of New Lenox. Crew includes: Heather Baker of Orland Park, Joshua Christianson of Plainfield, John Dutka of Joliet, Alexis Franchini of Joliet (Assistant Stage Manager), Broegan Garr of Orland Park (Assistant Stage Manager), Ian Harder of Channahon, Madi Jager of Mokena, Mary Kate Kozak of New Lenox, Nick Krejci of Plainfield, Kanece Mabry of Joliet, Erin Martin of Minooka (Stage Manager), Colleen Martin of Minooka, Kathleen Melei of Lockport, Dan Salazar of Joliet, Andrew Stone of Joliet, Elisia Venegas of Crest Hill, Brittany Waldron of Plainfield and Zach White of Channahon. 10-11-11 Providence Catholic Women’s Club to host annual shopping night (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School’s Women’s Club is hosting their annual Shopping Night on Wednesday, November 9 from 5 PM to 9 PM in the school’s cafeteria. Many unique and amazing gifts from upscale vendors will be available for your holiday shopping adventures. Enjoy raffles along with complimentary appetizers while browsing wonderful specialty items. Bring your moms, sisters, daughters and girlfriends to enjoy this shopping night out. For more information, please contact Kathy Anderson at kathy35@comcast.net or Therese Francis at therese-francis@att.net. Providence Catholic is located at 1800 W. Lincoln Highway in New Lenox, IL. For more information about PCHS, please visit www.providencecatholic.org. 10-6-11 Providence Catholic Hosts Annual Fall Blood Drive (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School’s largest student organization, the Augustinian Youth Ministry (AYM), recently held its annual Fall Blood Drive. The students, faculty members and even alumni and parents at Providence Catholic donated 76 units of blood, which may help more than 228 people in need. The Augustinian Youth Ministry is a service-based student organization with more than 400 members. Through a number of drives which include blood, clothing, food and toy, the students in AYM are doing a remarkable job in giving back to the community and in living the Christian values they have learned at Providence Catholic High School. Several individuals made a special blood donation known as a Double Red Cell (DRC) collection. During a DRC donation, a single, sterile needle is inserted to the donor’s arm and blood is withdrawn directly into a cell separator. The whole blood is separated into red blood cells and plasma. The red blood cells are then drawn into two separate bags, while the plasma and saline solution is returned to the donor. This “double” procedure may help two individuals in need. 10-4-11 Providence Catholic to Host Annual Columbus Day Cheerleading Clinic (New Lenox) – Providence Catholic High School's Cheerleading Program is hosting their annual Columbus Day Cheerleading Clinic on Monday, October 10, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. (9:30 a.m. check-in). The clinic will take place in the school’s Sacred Heart Gymnasium and is open to children in grades K – 8. Furthermore, elementary and junior high recreational and school teams are invited to attend. Participants will learn the fundamental skills of cheerleading, which include chants, motions, jumps, tumbling and stunting. With the guidance of Providence Catholic coaches and PCHS cheerleaders, the participants will also have the opportunity to show off their routine for their parents and friends at 12:30 p.m. The cost of the clinic is $30.00 and includes a Providence Catholic cheerleading t-shirt, juice and snacks. Participants will receive personal and group instruction from both the PCHS cheerleaders and coaches. Registration forms may be downloaded from the Providence Catholic website at www.providencecatholic.org. To date, more than 140 participants are registered for the clinic. Late registrations and walk-ins are welcome. Please contact Varsity Coach Laura Duesing at pchscheer@comcast.net with questions or to register. 10-3-11 Providence Catholic to host basketball coaching clinic Wednesday October 26 (New Lenox) – Providence Catholic’s Tim Trendel, Head Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach and Eileen Copenhaver, Head Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach, will host a “Coaching Clinic” for boys and girls grammar school, youth team and travel coaches on Wednesday, October 26. The clinic will take place in the school’s Sacred Heart Gymnasium (enter through door #9) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Presentation topics will include “Read and React Offense,” “Drills for Player Development” and “Team Drills.” There is no cost to attend this clinic. Following the clinic, there will be refreshments. Please email your RSVP to Tim Trendel or call 815.717.3395 or email Eileen Copenhaver or call 815.717.3151. 10-3-11 Providence Catholic Hosts Eleventh Annual Academic Bowl (New Lenox) Providence Catholic High School recently hosted their Eleventh Annual Academic Bowl on Saturday, October 1. The spectacular competition attracted nearly 250 seventh and eighth graders along with their families. Students competed in several subject areas that included Language Arts, Social Science, Science, Mathematics and Geography. Students earned personal scores in each subject area, which were tabulated and compared to students from other elementary schools at their same grade level, both as a teams and individuals. Trophies were awarded to the top four teams at both grade levels, as well as to the top five individuals in each subject area. All participants received an Academic Bowl ribbon recognizing them for being named to their school’s team. All awards were presented at a ceremony immediately following the competition. This year’s top awards are as follows: 8th Grade 1st Place Team Competition 7th Grade 1st Place Team Competition 8th Grade 1st Place Individual Competition 7th Grade 1st Place Individual Competition Providence Catholic High School Announces Campaign for New Turf and Track
“We work hard at Providence Catholic to constantly improve the quality of religious instruction, academic curriculum and co-curricular opportunities for our students, as well as our facilities. This new field turf and high tech track will be a tremendous enhancement to our beautiful 45-acre campus and a benefit to every Providence Catholic student,” said Fr. McGrath.
Doug Ternik, PCHS Athletic Director, shares Fr. McGrath’s enthusiasm about this project. “Students will utilize the field turf during physical education classes throughout the school day. In addition, the football and track teams will use the stadium in their respective seasons and our soccer teams will host night games. Furthermore, the synthetic turf will allow the band, color guard, pom pons and cheerleaders to practice and perform with more precision. “TURF IN ‘12” will enhance the quality of school life for every Providence Catholic student,” said Ternik. Brochures explaining this project and a model of the new turf were on display at the football game and are available on the school’s website. The project will cost approximately $1,000,000. Current parents will lead the campaign. The school’s Men’s Club and Women’s Club have made a combined pledge of a quarter of a million dollars over the next two years. Fifty percent of the funds needed for this project have already been collected or pledged. Fr. McGrath concluded his announcement with the promise, “I give you my word right now as Chief Administrator that I will be standing on the new turf field surrounded by a beautiful new track one year from now!” 9-29-11 Providence Catholic Honors the Recipients of the 2011 Cor Unum Award
The Cor Unum medallion, the school’s most prestigious honor, is awarded annually to persons who exemplify its inscription of "One Heart...in Ministry...in Mission...in Family." Rev. Richard J. McGrath, O.S.A. presented the Cor Unum medallions to the two couples. “These wonderful individuals personify the meaning of ‘Cor Unum’ through their generosity and tireless efforts to help Providence Catholic become the school it is today; a community of believers working toward the common goals of providing a safe and healthy environment for students to grow spiritually, academically and socially,” offered Rev. Richard McGrath, O.S.A., President of Providence Catholic High School. 9-30-11 Providence Catholic Women’s Club to host (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School Women’s Club will host “Denim & Diamonds” Annual Social and Auction on Saturday, October 22 at Providence Catholic High School in the Sacred Heart Gymnasium (enter through door 14). The evening will begin with cocktails and dinner at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $60.00 per person, which includes a buffet dinner and two complimentary drinks. There will also be a cash bar. In addition to the live and silent auctions, there will be dancing to the country rock music of The Righteous Hillbillies; so put on your favorite pair of jeans and your best bull ridin’ boots! To purchase tickets, donate an auction item or for more information, please visit Providence Catholic Women’s Club on Facebook or call Charlie Kaminski at (815) 919-9047. Due to a limited number of seats, please RSVP by October 11, 2011. Proceeds from this event will benefit the students of Providence Catholic High School. 9-27-11 Providence Catholic announces the September Students of the Month (New Lenox) - Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for September. These students are recognized for achievement, improvement and/or accomplishments in school courses as well as other school-related activities. Every month, each academic department chairperson selects one student as its “Student of the Month” from a number of students nominated by teachers. Students of the Month receive a certificate of recognition, have their photos displayed in Providence Catholic High School’s main hallway for the following month and are invited as a group to have lunch with the Principal. The Providence Catholic High School Students of the Month for September are standing left to right: sophomore Noah Peterman of New Lenox (Mathematics), senior Zachary Morgan of Mokena (Administration), senior William Baker of Orland Park (English), senior Steven Kositzky of Orland Park (Physical Education) and senior Luke Jager of Mokena (Technology). Sitting left to right: senior Mia Teehan of Tinley Park (Theology), senior Emily Persicketti of Manhattan (Science), senior Dominic Sanfilippo of Tinley Park (Social Science & Business), sophomore Morgan Ganz of Homer Glen (Fine Arts) and sophomore Jessica Talwar of Orland Park (World Language). 9-8-11 Providence Catholic Alumna and Teacher on a “Mission”
Jackie Quirke, 2005 Providence Catholic alumna and Spanish Teacher, ties a pair of newly donated shoes for a little girl at an orphanage in Bolivia. (New Lenox) – Jacquelin “Jackie” Quirke, a 2005 alumna of Providence Catholic High School, volunteered as a leader for a three-week mission trip to Sucre, Bolivia in early June. Sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet, she accompanied nearly 30 students from Benedictine University, Elmhurst College, Lewis University and the University of St. Francis on this journey. “This trip and the people of Sucre will always have a special place in my heart. Our group went looking to serve those in need and came home realizing that we had received far more than we could have ever given,” said Quirke. The volunteers worked at a number of locations throughout the city, including a hospital, children's neurological facility and several orphanages. Jackie’s primary role during the trip was to translate. The goal of the mission trip was to help in any way possible at each of the facilities to alleviate the stress on the local employees. Some of the services that the group provided were feeding children in the orphanages, surgical assistance at the local hospitals, repair/renovation to damaged facilities, serving lunch at a soup kitchen and teaching math and language to children. Furthermore, through the generous support and donations to the Diocese of Joliet, the group was able to provide shoes, clothing, school supplies, medical supplies, toiletries and food at each of the volunteer sites. Jackie is currently in her third year of teaching Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 at Providence Catholic. In addition to teaching, she is the school’s International Club Moderator and Book Store/Merchandise Manager. 9-8-11 Providence Catholic’s Annual Harvest Drive Kicks Off (New Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School’s annual Fall Harvest Drive officially kicked off on September 1 and will conclude with the grand prize raffle drawing and “Olympic” celebration for students on September 23. Through the hard work of students, parents, teachers and patrons who supported the school, last year’s drive generated more than $422,000. “The Harvest Drive is among the most successful student fundraising programs in the nation for Catholic high schools,” said Ed Barrett the school’s Advancement Director. “Our families understand the importance of its success to the financial well-being of the school.” All Providence Catholic students are required to participate in this fundraiser. Their obligation is met by selling advertising space in the Harvest Drive Business Directory and/or raffle tickets to businesses, community members, family and friends. The support and generosity of businesses and individuals from the surrounding communities is evident, as the Harvest Drive Business Directory has nearly 400 pages (more than 1,200 ads). The directory is distributed to all Providence families (more than 1,000 families) and is used much like the Yellow Pages. Raffle tickets are $5 each. Businesses and individuals who purchase advertising space and/or raffle tickets are eligible to win the $10,000 Harvest Drive Grand Prize, which will be drawn on Friday, September 23. There will be additional raffle prizes drawn for 1st through 10th prizes, which range from $100 to $1,000. Winners need not be present. For more information or to support Harvest Drive, please contact Ms. Jamie O’Brien, Harvest Drive Coordinator at (815) 717-3163. 9-8-11 High School Cube to broadcast Providence Catholic High School Football Games Live (New Lenox) – High School Cube will broadcast Providence Catholic High School home football games in 2011 starting with the Friday, September 9th home opener. Each of these broadcasts is streamed live on the Internet, iPhones, iPads and Droid Devices; and recorded in real-time, providing near-DVR functionality. Registered members of High School Cube can cut the replays into highlight clips. The replays and the clips can then be saved to their own personal Cubes and shared with family, friends and recruiters. Click here to visit The Providence Catholic High School Cube. |
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Valedictorian
Katherine Formentini, daughter of Mark and Gail Formentini of New Lenox,
is a graduate of St. Jude Catholic School (New Lenox) and also a member
of their parish. Formentini will attend Loyola University of Chicago
where she received the Damen Scholarship and the Chicago Heritage
Award. She plans to major in Psychology. Katherine has been a member
of the high honor roll all semesters and is a member of the National
Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, an AP Scholar and an
Illinois State Scholar. Furthermore, she has been a member of the
Augustinian Youth Ministry, Math Team and Band throughout her entire
high school career. Formentini also participated in Respect for Life
Club, Art Club, Drama Club, is a Eucharistic Minister and was named
Student of the Month by the Science Department. Outside of school, she
volunteers at St. Jude Parish in New Lenox as a Junior High Youth
Ministry Coach where she is also a Eucharistic Minister and a member of
Kwest Youth Group. “The academics at Providence are just the beginning
of preparation for college and life. From the freshmen retreat to
Masses to the Kairos retreat, Providence has allowed me to grow with
spirituality at the center of my academic 
Salutatorian
Sean Enright Connelly, son of John and Heidi Connelly of Tinley Park, is
a graduate of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School and a
parishioner at St. Elizabeth Seton Church. Connelly will attend the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he plans to major in
Engineering Physics. Sean has been a member of the high honor roll all
semesters and is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish
National Honor Society, an AP Scholar with Honor and an Illinois State
Scholar. Connelly has been a member of the Scholastic Bowl Team and
Book Club for the past four years. Furthermore, he has participated in
Drama Club, Strategic Games Club, is a member of the Math Team and was
named Student of the Month by the Technology and English Departments.
Outside of school, Connelly is a member of the Boy Scouts and was named
an Eagle Scout with Troop 380. “Providence has done wonders to help me
with my time management skills and challenged me to do my very best.
Providence has also helped me understand that God never gives us more
than we can handle,” said Connelly.
(New
Lenox) - Providence Catholic High School is embarking on a capital
campaign entitled “GOING FOR THE GREEN – TURF IN ‘12” to install
synthetic turf and a new polyurethane track, according to President Fr.
Richard J. McGrath, OSA who made the announcement during the home
football game on September 30. 
