RECENT NEWS - ST. PETER'S HIGH SCHOOL & JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
September 3, 2010
OPENING ALL-SCHOOL LITURGY
Wednesday, September 1, was the first all-school liturgy at St. Peter's School. Together, Father Tony and Father Chris celebrated with
students in grades 1-12 with the high school choir and high school musicians leading students in song. At the end of Mass, all members of
student council recited their pledge of good leadership.
June 10, 2010
SUPPLY LIST FOR JUNIOR HIGH
Click here for the 2010-2011 school year junior high supply list.
SUMMER READING LIST
Click here to view the high school SUMMER READING LIST.
June 9, 2010
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2010
The SPHS Class of 2010 celebrated throughout May beginning with May Crowning
during the early part of the month, followed by the recent Baccalaureate Mass on Wednesday,
June 2, and commencement exercises on Saturday, June 5. Photos below, courtesy of Mr. Pat Dropsey!
OFF TO HIGH SCHOOL
Congratulations to the eighth graders who graduated from St. Peter's Junior High School in June.
We wish them well as they enter high school in August. Thank you to the Kastelic family for sending this photo
for posting to the website.
June 8, 2010
FRENCH AWARDS
We need to again toot the horns of some students who just learned of their great scores on recent national tests!
Ms. Beatrica Omwomo's French students participated in the National
French Contest of the American Association of Teachers of French last month. SPHS students who received
special honors are listed below.
Congratulations to these students and Ms. Omwomo for their outstanding performance!
Certificat d'honneur
Barbara Henriques - Level 1A
Madeline Novack - Level 2A
Certificat de réussite
Elizabeth Aguirre - Level 1A
Certificat de réussite
Caroline Amalfitano - Level 2A
Drew Carter -Level 2A
Hayden Eighinger -Level 2A
Eli Thrasher -Level 2A
Audrey White -Level 2A
June 3, 2010
ACT/SAT PREP WORKSHOP
Again this summer, an ACT/SAT Prep Workshop will be offered by SPHS physics/math teacher, Mrs. Kim Groshong.
If you are interested in taking the workshop, click here!
"THE KEY" NEWSPAPER
A new May 2010 issue!
CLick here to read!
EIGHTH GRADE AWARDS
8th Grade Awards Assembly
June 2, 2010
Presidential Excellence Awards
(3.5 GPA last 7 quarters;
85% or higher on Reading or Math scantron test)
Madison Kingseed
Katherine Kowalski
Ryanne Roley
Philip Zitko
Presidental Achievement Awards
(3.2 GPA last 7 quarters)
Emily Baker
Caitlin Barrett
Hunter Brock
Autumn Cadle
Taylor Dauterman
Cortney Gardner
Olivia Kastelic
Nicholas Phillips
Daniel Rice
Ashley Sawyer
Jordan Shoemake
Victoria Van Der Griend
SUBJECT AWARDS
Art
Effort: Ashley Sawyer, Keely Herring
Improvement: Kierston Proulx
Achievement: Autumn Cadle
Science
Effort: Ashley Sawyer, Caitlin Barrett
Improvement: Emily Baker
Achievement: Ashley Sawyer, Caitlin Barrett
Social Studies
Effort: Joshua Adamescu, Mariah Gorrell
Improvement: Keely Herring
Achievement: Cole Phillips, Madison Kingseed, Daniel Rice
Theology
Effort: Emily Baker
Improvement: Sarah Heck
Achievement: Ashley Sawyer
Latin I
Effort: Katherine Kowalski, Noah Dillinger
General Music
Effort: Victoria Van Der Griend
Improvement: Jalen Smith
Achievement: Della Hall
Band
Effort: Caitlin Barrett
Improvement: Holly Parton
Achievement: Philip Zitko
Math 8
Effort: Mariah Gorrell
Improvement: Austin Smith
Achievement: Caitlin Barrett
Pre-Algebra
Achievement: Noah Dillinger
Algebra
Effort: Ashley Sawyer
Improvement: Autumn Cadle
Achievement: Ryanne Roley
Language Arts
Effort: Victoria Van Der Griend
Improvement: Robert White
Achievement: Ashley Sawyer
Reading
Effort: Della Hall
Improvement: Madison Kingseed
Achievement: Philip Zitko
French
Effort: Meghan Keller, Olivia Haller, Kirstie Schneider
Achievement: Madeline VanOrman, Elizabeth Clark, Madeline Carter, Leslie Stewart
Career Education
Achievement: Keely Herring, Sarah Heck, Ashley Sawyer, Autumn Cadle, Mariah Gorrell
Spanish I
Effort: Ashley Sawyer
Improvement: Ryanne Roley
Achievement: Emily Baker
Choir
Effort: Madison Kingseed
Improvement: Olivia Haller
Achievement: Elizabeth Clark
Publications
Effort: Taylor Dauterman
Improvement: Danny Rice
Achievement: Mariah Gorrell, Philip Zitko
Athletic--Spirit and Attitude Award
Victoria Van Der Griend, Philip Zitko
Physical Education
For demonstrating the true spirit of sportsmanship
Emily Baker, Phil Zitko, Autumn Cadle, Sarah Heck
The Most "hello's" given in a year
Sarah Heck (given by Mrs. Nielsen)
SCOUTING FOR A CROWN
Boy Scout Troop 121 met Miss Ohio 2009 in preparation for the Miss
Ohio Parade "Scouting for a Crown" to honor Boy Scouts of America which is
celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Thank you to Stacey Baldasare for sending the photo!
FOR MRS. MARSHALL
Boy Scout Troop 121 also was busy these last few months making a special podium for Mrs. Marshall which they presented as a surprise to her
following the concert in May. She is pictured here with the Scouts who worked on this hand-made podium.
CONGRATULATIONS SOCCER CHAMPS!
Athletic director, Mr. Bob Keller, sent this great photo of the St. Peter's U15 (Girls) Soccer Champions in the AYSA League.
Congratulations to these girls and their coach, Kelly (Kennedy) Kossick!
May 26, 2010
PEACE JAM WITH DALAI LAMA
Twenty students traveled with Mrs. Chengelis in early May for the Peace Jam with Dalai Lama. It was held in
Indianapolis and the photos below were taken by Mrs. Chengelis at the event.
Dalai Lama on stage
The entire group with Nawant Khechog in the center
Nawant Khechog and his handmade instrument
Tibetan bracelets
Tibetan scarves
NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK
Mrs. Maryanne Chengelis and her theology students visited residents of Mansfield Memorial Homes last week during
National Nursing Home Week. Some photos below, courtesy of Mrs. Chengelis.
LITTLE BLESSINGS
The little ones at Little Blessings Daycare Center enjoyed the SPHS students and Mrs. Chengelis during a recent visit. Photos
below. Thank you, Mrs. Chengelis, for sending them!
May 25, 2010
SPRING SPORTS AWARDS
Congratulations to the all spring sports athletes and coaches of baseball, softball, track, and
boys tennis. And thank you from your fans for many hours of exciting games, meets and matches!
A special congratulations to those athletes who received the awards listed below. Go Spartans!
BOYS TRACK
Scholar Athlete: Chris Cole, Ian Duffy, Daniel Schlitt, Noah Stampfli, Gerald Vandermeir
Most Improved: Chris Cole
Most Valuable Player: Justin Shoemake
Spartan Award: Ben Nielsen
Coach's Award: Ian Duffy
Captains: Chris Cole, Charles Swank
GIRLS TRACK
Scholar Athlete: Marie Eaton, Cortney Freshwater, Catherine Novack, Maddie Novack, Erin Regan
Most Improved: Cortney Freshwater
Most Valuable Player: Jane Plummer
Spartan Award: Rebecca Jones
Coach's Award: Lloydann Daley
Captains: Brittnay Madore, Erin Regan
BASEBALL
Scholar Athlete: Rene Betance, Henry Blunk, Drew Carter, Evan Rhodes
Most Improved: David Sved
Offensive Leader: Cameron Adams
Spartan Award: Cameron Adams
Captains: Drew Carter, Cameron Adams
SOFTBALL
Scholar Athlete: Diane Dreskler, Sarah Price, Aimee Strang
Most Improved: Colleen Korte
Best Defensive Player: Anna Magers
Most Versatile Player: Bennett Eighinger
Most Aggressive Player: Elyse Togliatti
Most Valuable Player: Aimee Strang
Coach's Award: Jessica Semon
Most Dedicated: Diane Dreskler
Comeback Award: Kierston Lloyd
Captains: Diane Dreskler, Emily Reith, Aimee Strang, Elyse Togliatti
BOYS TENNIS
Scholar Athlete: Micah Corso-Phinney, Zach Farley, Michael Gong, Paul Nestor
Most Improved: Micah Corso-Phinney
Outstanding Player: Thomas Zupan
Spartan Award: Paul Nestor
Coach's Award: Chris Amalfitano, Michael Gong
Captain: N/A
Michael Gong and Paul Nestor each also received an
Ohio Tennis Coaches' Association Scholar-Athlete Silver Racquet Award
(To qualify the student must be a junior who has earned two varsity letters in
tennis
and has maintained at least a 3.75 GPA for four semesters.)
May 18, 2010
BINGO
Would you be able to help with Bingo at St. Peter's?
Click here to read the letter from Father Tony.
Click here to view/print the volunteer form.
THANK YOU!
May 11, 2010
SPARTAN SCRAMBLE
August 14, 2010
Click here to view the Athletic Boosters page!
May 7, 2010
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Saturday, May 8
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: School cafeteria
Adults $10; children $5; under 6 free
Proceeds will go towards reducing our Parish debt.
Call Ann Brown 756-6983 for information about volunteering to help, bake, or donate.
THANK YOU!
May 5, 2010
AUCTION
Congratulations and thank you to auction chairperson, Cheryl Gurski, and her team of committee chairs for one of the most successful auctions
in St. Peter's history! The message below is from Cheryl, pictured below with none other than, yes, Elvis! Thank you to Tiffany Gavula and Patti Kleshinski for sending the photos!
WE DID IT, BABY!
Net Proceeds were $32,679.35
314 Attended this year’s auction
Thank you to St. Peter’s school families, parishioners and the Mansfield community for supporting our auction.
Your generosity to our school is overwhelming!
Thank you to our auction team and the many volunteers whose gifts of time and talent are truly a blessing to the students who attend St. Peter’s.
What happens at auction . . . stays at auction!
But a few pictures did make it to the school web site! (More to be posted when they are sent!)
May 4, 2010
MAY CROWNING
On Monday, May 3, seniors wore their gowns for the first time to
take part in the May Crowning ceremony at noon in the church. Thank you to Pat Dropsey for most of the photos below and to Kathy Capaldo for the
photo of the entire court and crown bearer!
If any parent would like the original jpeg file of the group photo of seniors on the steps of the high school, please
email webmaster, Kathy Morris, at kmorris257@email.com and she will send it to you.
(l. to r.) Christopher Amalfitano, Drew Carter, Nicholas Capaldo-queen's escort, Thomas Zupan, Ben Stimens
(l. to r.) Colleen Korte, Elyse Togliatti, Morgan Frye-queen, Nella Blackford, Byanka Aguirre
Crown bearer: Faith Vandermeir
Class of 2010!
May 2, 2010
IN HONOR OF FATHER JOHN
The junior class planted a small tree last week in the Franciscan Activity Center grassy area and dedicated the tree to Father
John. It was a beautiful day for such a project as seen in the photos below!
STUDENT COUNCIL CONFERENCE AWARDS
St. Peter's Elementary/Junior High School Student Council and St. Peter's High School Student Council each
received three state awards at the 57th Annual State Conference of the Ohio Association of Student Councils (OASC)
held at Celina High School from April 22-24. St. Peter's Elementary/Junior High School Student Council and St. Peter's High School
Student Council were each awarded the Five Star Council Award, the Army of Volunteers Award and the Honor Council Award.
The Five Star Council Award recognizes schools that participate in the current workshops and programs sponsored by
the OASC. The award also recognizes St. Peter's significant contributions to the growth of OASC and to the leadership
development of their students and advisors.
The mission statement of the Army of Volunteers Award is "In striving to Build a New Generation we will aid our
community to aid us all." The Army of Volunteers Award recognizes outstanding service to others.
The Honor Council Award seeks to recognize schools that maintain objectives and activities for a strong year-round
program. St. Peter's completed the requirements for the award by submitting a scrapbook highlighting the groups'
events during 2009-2010. The Honors Council Book demonstrates the effort and work throughout the year of both St. Peter's
Elementary/Junior High Student Council and St. Peter's High School Student Council.
The elementary/junior high student council also received a certificate for 30 continuous years of membership and a superior on the display plus the outstanding display in the hall of ideas. The display prize is payment for the student council's
membership dues for next year--worth $50!
Congratulations to officers and representatives of student council and all students who participate in
school year projects and, especially, to elementary/junior high moderators Miss Angie Dillon
and Mrs. Jackie Kulka and high school moderator Mrs. Monica Sved!
Thank you to Mrs. Kulka for sending the photos below!
CHILD PREVENTION ABUSE MONTH
High school juniors Ann Tager and Alese Genter organized an out-of-dress code day for high school students on April 27. The $2 collected
from each student, totalling $400, was given in support of programs at Richland County Children Services at the
"balloon launch" on Thursday in the parish parking lot.
Everyone received a blue-ribbon to wear to support child abuse prevention. After having checked with
the EPA for approval, they began releasing one blue balloon each 13 seconds to represent the
277 children abused every hour day day in the United States. The mayor of Mansfield and key personnel from Children's Services
attended the event. Thank you to Mrs. Chengelis for sending these photos.
April 28, 2010
MAY COURT 2010
The senior May Court was announced this week and the ten senior court members
in the photo below, elected by their classmates, will lead seniors in the May Crowning
ceremony that will take place on Monday, May 3, 12 noon, in St. Peter's Church.
(front, l. to r.) Byanka Aguirre, Colleen Korte, Morgan Frye-queen, Elyse Togliatti, Nella Blackford
(back, l. to r.) Ben Stimens, Drew Carter, Nicholas Capaldo-escort to the queen,
Thomas Zupan, Christopher Amalfitano
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION
The St. Peter's High School National Honor Society held its 2009-2010 induction ceremony last week with
new members Henry Blunk, Eric Coleman, Ian Duffy, Ryan Eaton, Cortney Freshwater, Chloe Hazen, Brittnay Madore,
Jennifer Marek, Paul Nestor, Ben Nielsen, Sarah Price, Josie Schave, Danny Schlitt, Emily Stewart,
Gerald Vandermeir and Madeline Zupan.
They join present members Christopher Amalfitano, Lia Brunetti, Nicholas Capaldo, Drew Carter,
Morgan Frye, Catherine Novack, Stasia Phillips, Erin Regan, Alysa Sherer, Heather Stockmaster,
Aimee Strang, David Sved, Toral Vaidya, Audrey White, Thomas Zupan.
The explanation of and pledge to the qualifications of an NHS member--knowledge, scholarship,
service, leadership, and character--took place during the ceremony. Thank you to Mrs.
Carol Leaf, NHS moderator, and Mrs. Melissa Kanczak, guidance counselor, for organizing
the induction ceremony.
National Honor Society
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE AT REGIONALS
This group of studnets represented St. Peter's High School at Tiffin Calvert for OHIO Academic Challenge Regionals last week. Thank
you to Mrs. Chengelis for sending these photos!
NATIONAL WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
The SPHS Child Development class put together 52 bags for the St. Peter's Daycare families for National Week of the Young Child. The
theme was "Early Years are Learning Years".
In each bag was an activity
sheet, a poem, and a "Parent Survival Kit" with 10 objects symbolizing ideas including a "chocolate kiss" to remind parents to give
hugs and kisses often, a "tea bag" to remember to take relaxation time, etc. Photos below, courtesy of Mrs. Chengelis.
April 27, 2010
LATIN AND SPANISH AWARDS
We need to toot the horns of some students who just learned of their great scores on recent national tests!
Mrs. Nearhood's Latin students (Latin I, Latin II, Latin III and Latin IV) and Mrs. Sved's Spanish students (Spanish I, Spanish II, and
Spanish III) participated in the National
Latin Exam and National Spanish Exam last month. SPHS students who received special honors are listed below.
Congratulations to these students and Mrs. Nearhood and Mrs. Sved for their outstanding performance!
LATIN I
Ann Carracher - Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude
Montana Schopieray - Magna Cum Laude
Joey Baretta - Magna Cum Laude
Adrianne Kowalski - Cum Laude
LATIN II
Daniel Schlitt - Gold Medal, summa cum laude
LATIN III
Jamie Reynolds - Silver Medal, Maxima Cum Laude
Alexandra Pelton - Magna Cum Laude
LATIN IV
Catherine Novack - Gold Medal, Summa Cum Laude
Morgan Frye - Cum Laude
SPANISH I
Premio de Excelencia (Certificate of Excellence)
Morgan Depinet
Ryanne Roley
SPANISH II
Premio de Excelencia (Certificate of Excellence)
Tara Eaton
Marie Eaton
Tre Howell
Destiny Palmer
Randa Payne
Matt Ragozzine
Chelsie Zickefoose
SPANISH III
Premio de Bronce (Bronze medal)
Josie Schave
Premio de Excelencia (Certificate of Excellence)
Lia Brunetti
Chris Cole
Noah Stampfli
Emily Stewart
Madeline Zupan
April 19, 2010
PEACE JAM
High school theology teacher, Mrs. Maryanne Chengelis, together with 17 students traveled to Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the Peace
Jam event
this past weekend. The St. Peter's High School group was the largest group at the conference.
Nobel Laureate, Betty Williams,
from Ireland
gave inspirational talks and Mrs. Chengelis says Betty "was wonderful and really touched the kids' hearts".
The students participated in four different service projects. They enjoyed an Irish dinner and Irish
dancers from Chicago for entertainment. There was also an opportunity to write and present limmericks. On Sunday
there was an opportunity to share hero stories. They participated in "family" groups, did workshops, and made so many new friends.
Thank you to Mrs. Chengelis for sending these photos!
Nobel Laureate, Betty Williams, and her daughter
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL - THIRD QUARTER
Congratulations to the students whose names are listed below as All A's, First Honors, and Second Honors
for third quarter at St. Peter's High School.
ALL A's
Caroline Amalfitano
Shannon Butler
Anne Marie Carracher
Morgan Depinet
Tara Eaton
Hayden Eighinger
Randa Payne
Karisma Sinha
Barbara Henriques
Breanna Stets
Emily Stewart
Madeline Zupan
Lia Brunetti
Christopher Cole
Ian Duffy
Paul Nestor
Stasia Phillips
Noah Stampfli
Nicholas Capaldo
FIRST HONORS
Caroline Amalfitano
Joseph Barretta
Shannon Butler
Ann Carracher
Robert Cowen
Morgan Depinet
Tara Eaton
Hayden Eighiner
Julia Maxwell
Randa Payne
Karisma Sinha
John Tomchak
Henry Blunk
Marie Eaton
Barbara Henriques
Madeline Novack
Evan Rhodes
Daniel Schlitt
Breanna Stets
Emily Stewart
Kaye Wrobleski
Madeline Zupan
Lia Brunetti
Christopher Cole
Ian Duffy
Cortney Freshwater
Brittnay Madore
Jennifer Marek
Paul Nestor
Stasia Phillips
Noah Stampfli
Toral Vaidya
Gerald Vandermeir
Nichoals Capaldo
Diane Dreskler
Morgan Frye
Andrew Moore
Taylor Noe
Catherine Novack
Emmah Roepke
Aimee Strang
Charlie Swank
SECOND HONORS
Gabrielle Adams
Felicity Alt
Nicholas Cox
Anna Eichinger
Trevon Howell
Matt Mayer
Sven Nagpal
McKenzie O'Brien
Kenneth Ousley
Matthew Ragozzine
William Rhodes
Jonathan Richilano
Janay Saunders
Nickolas Schmitz
Montana Schopieray
Jessica Tager
Eli Thrasher
Evan VanOrman
Rene Betance
Micah Corso-Phinney
Max Dowis
Zachary Farley
Joshua McCarroll
Steven Nihei
Shabree Rawls
Neysa Ronquillo
Sarah Schave
Sarah Scheurer
Jenna Williamson
Chelsie Zickefoose
Averie Bischak
Ryan Eaton
Megan Fischer
Michael Gong
Chloe Hazen
Amber Leaf
Matthew Mauric
Benjamin Nielsen
Katherine Olecki
Alexandra Pelton
Jamie Reynolds
Justin Shoemake
Melanie Adamescu
John Carter
Ashley Freshwater
Kaitlin Litzinger
Addison Morr
Sarah Price
Erin Regan
Alysa Scherer
Ben Stimens
David Sved
Elyse Togliatti
Audrey White
Edgar Woolley
Thomas Zupan
JUNIOR HIGH HONOR ROLL - THIRD QUARTER
Congratulations to the students whose names are listed below as All A's, First Honors, Second Honors and Improvement
for third quarter at St. Peter's Junior High School.
GRADE 8
ALL A's
Ashley Sawyer
FIRST HONORS
Caitlin Barrett
Keely Herring
Cole Phillips
Ashley Sawyer
Philip Zitko
SECOND HONORS
Emily Baker
Taylor Dauterman
Mariah Gorrell
Della Hall
Olivia Kastelic
Madison Kingseed
Daniel Rice
Ryanne Roley
Jordan Shoemake
Victoria VanDerGriend
IMPROVEMENT
Keely Herring
Daisi Hubbard
Alexiz Taylor
GRADE 7
ALL A's
Madeline Carter
Elizabeth Clark
Olivia Haller
Alyssa Mills
FIRST HONORS
Brinnley Belcher
Catherine Berry
Adam Blunk
Madeline Carter
Elizabeth Clark
Isaiah Corso-Phinney
Zachary Dollish
McKenzie Drake
Olivia Haller
Meghan Keller
Elise Light-Mescher
Carli Malec
Alyssa Mills
Kirstie Schneider
Maggie Stets
Leslie Stewart
Meredith Thompson
Madeline VanOrman
Andrea Vietti
SECOND HONORS
Christopher Baldasare
Michael Berick
Nickolas Bishop
Janna Campbell
Elisabeth Carracher
Sarah Cornell
Ryan Harrigan
Hayley Hendrickson
Allison Hickox
Mitch Miller
Justus Morran
Shaun Schopieray
Reid Studer
Thomas Zitko
IMPROVEMENT
Nickolas Bishop
Lindsay Carroll
Kijuan Davis
Jacquez Wellington
April 14, 2010
CONCESSION SCHEDULE - HELP NEEDED (PLEASE!)
The Spartan Field concession stand will be open again this spring.
If you would like to help, please view the concession schedule
by clicking here!
To sign up for a time slot, please contact Stacey Baldasare at 419-566-5900 or staceyeb@earthlink.net.
Thank you!
ALL THE WAY TO STATE!
Congratulations to Olivia Kastelic and Katie Kowalski who earned a superior rating at the district science fair at Ashland University in late March.
Both Olivia and Katie will participate in the state competition in May. Katie's project is titled "Experiments in Human Vision" and Olivia's
is "Effects on High Frequency".
Good luck at state competition in May, Olivia and Katie!
ARE YOU A FORMER TRACK STAR?
IF SO, CAN YOU SHARE YOUR TALENTS?
From Mr. Michael Mion, track coach
Are you a former track star looking for a place to display your prowess? Were you the Jesse Owens or Wilma Rudolph of your
high school? How would you like to help a fledgling track team follow in your speedy footsteps? The St. Peters High School
track team has athletes and a coach but we could use your help.
Could you commit to several sessions at Malabar field helping
instruct athletes in your area of expertise? We aren’t asking you to be a full-time coach just come out and offer some pointers
on getting out of the blocks, leaping hurdles, handing off the baton, jumping, throwing or anything else you might know. Even if
you didn’t go to the Olympics, we could still use your advice and pointers.
These athletes have the drive but they need to learn
the technique in order to compete. If you could even commit to one evening, it would be a help.
Please contact Mike Mion
(mion.michael@stpeters.tlf.pvt.k12.oh.us or cell# (330) 416-3344) if you think you might like to help.
Don’t let creaky knees
and a bad back stop you from reliving your glory days!
April 11, 2010
FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATES
On the Thursday before Easter, juniors passed out Fair Trade Chocolate Easter eggs to all high
school and junior high school students, faculty, and staff. All juniors
watched the DVD "From Bean to Bar" to learn more about Fair Trade Chocolate.
Thank you to Mrs. Chengelis for sending these photos.
FATHER CHRIS WILL BE MOVING JULY 1
At Sunday Masses on April 11, Father Chris explained his new assignment as of July 1, 2010.
Hi Everyone! -- Welcome back from Easter. I hope it was a refreshing time for you and your families!
I received a call from the Bishop's Office this past week.
The Bishop has asked me to take on a new assignment, effective July 1, and I have accepted.
The assignment is two-fold. First, I will be the Chaplain for the newly formed Bishop Hoffman Catholic Schoool in
Fremont. This school is being formed from the three existing parish schools in Fremont (St. Ann's, Sacred Heart, and
St. Joseph's). My primary responsibility will be to St. Joseph's Central Catholic High School. I will live at one of
the parish rectories in Fremont.
I will also have Chaplain responsibilities to the Lake Erie Island parishes. These two parishes are Mother of Sorrows
Parish, Put-in-Bay and St. Michael's Parish, Kelley's Island. I will be there on the weekends to have Mass and also
attend to the other sacramental needs of the parishes. The day-to-day affairs of the parish are already handled by the
Pastoral Leader, Sr. Lucille Kime.
Your prayers during this time of transition are much appreciated. I have truly enjoyed these
last three years at St. Peter's and I will miss this community so much!
With sincere gratitude,
Rev. Christopher Bazar
Associate Pastor
EASTER EGG HUNT
The high school students in Child Development class with Mrs. Maryanne Chengelis hosted an Easter egg hunt for the
children in the St. Peter's Daycare Center. It was a sunny day and the little ones found lots of eggs! Thank you to Mrs. Chengelis
for sending these photos.
April 8, 2010
PARISH FESTIVAL 5K RUN and 1M FUN WALK
Yes, the festival committee has been busy all winter gearing up for the annual
St. Peter's Parish Summer Festival!
Here is your opportunity
to sign up for the 5K Run or 1M Fun Walk.
Click here for details and the registration form.
April 7, 2010
GOING TO STATE POWER OF THE PEN!
A big congratulations to two junior high students who have qualified to write in the state Power of the Pen competition on May 21
at the College of Wooster. Seventh grader Christopher Baldasare and eighth grader Keely Herring will be making the trip to state competition.
Congratulations Christopher and Keely!
Christopher is far right in this photo of the 7th grade team.
Keely is far right in this photo of the 8th grade team.
March 29, 2010
CARNIVAL CAST, CREW, AND ORCHESTRA!
Congratulations to the directors, crew, elementary/junior high/high school cast, and junior high/high school orchestra members of CARNIVAL! Three performances took place this past weekend and we
caught up with all of them at one place or another for a photo!
WINTER SPORTS AWARDS
Congratulations to all winter sports athletes and coaches of swimming, cheerleading and basketball.
A special congratulations to those athletes who received the awards listed below at the winter sports awards banquet held on Tuesday, March 23.
Go Spartans!
GIRLS SWIMMING
Scholar Athletes: Erin Regan, Breanna Stets, Emily Stewart, Kaye Wrobleski
Most Improved: Claire Thompson
Most Points Scored: Erin Regan
Captain: Erin Regan
BOYS SWIMMING
Scholar Athletes: Ian Duffy, Daniel Schlitt, Gerald Vandermeir
Most Improved: Daniel Schlitt
Most Points Scored: David Sved, Thomas Zupan
Captain: Eric Coleman, David Sved, Thomas Zupan
CHEERLEADING
Scholar Athlete: Audrey White
Most Improved (Varsity): Kayla Adamescu
Most Improved (JV): Anna Eichinger
Most Valuable Cheerleader (Varsity): Chloe Hazen, Emily Meier
Most Valuable Cheerleader (JV): Montana Schopieray
Captain: Audrey White
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Scholar Athlete: Aimee Strang
Most Improved Player: Shabree Rawls
Most Rebounds: Felicity Alt
Most Blocks: Ericca Granter
Spartan Award: Jane Plummer, Elyse Togliatti
Highest Field Goal %: Randa Payne
Highest Free Throw %: Aimee Strang
Most 3 Point Goals: Aimee Strang
Player of the Year: McKenzie O'Brien (Team Leader in Points, Scoring Average, Assists and Steals)
Captains: Ericca Granter, Ann-marie Lindsay, Aimee Strang
BOYS BASKETBALL
Scholar Athletes: Henry Blunk, Ryan Eaton, Michael Gong
Most Improved Player: Christopher Amalfitano
Outstanding Offensive Player: Ryan Eaton, Eddie Woolley
Coaches Award: Charlie Swank
Captains: Cameron Adams, Ryan Eaton, Matt Mauric, Eddie Woolley
March 25, 2010
CARNIVAL!
You've got to see them to believe them!
The magic tricks from Carnival!, that is!
This weekend!
Show times below!
Friday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. (Dinner before show in school cafeteria!)
Saturday, May 27, 7:30 p.m. (Dinner before show in school cafeteria!)
Sunday, May 28, 2:30 p.m. Matinee
Tickets on sale in the Parish Center Office or at the door on performance dates!
POWER OF THE PEN REGIONAL WINNER
Congratulations to seventh grader Christopher Baldasare who competed last weekend in the junior high regional Power of the Pen contest. Christopher won
best of round for Round 1, receiving a ribbon and journal.
Overall in the competition he finished with an outstanding 2nd place
among all the competitors and received a beautiful trophy!
Christopher will move on to state competition next month. In
addition, teams competing in last week's
event that qualify for state competition will be announced later this week. We will keep you
posted on the results of the St. Peter's Power of the Pen team!
Stay tuned!
March 23, 2010
WORLD WATER DAY
From Mrs. Maryanne Chengelis
This past Monday was World Water Day, an initiative of the United Nations since 1993. We are currently midway through the decade of
action. Our theme is Clean Water for a Healthy Life. The junior class and senior Peace Jam students put together a presentation
to educate the students in grades 7-12. If you have a chance to walk our halls, read the many informative signs and posters.
As a follow-up on Tuesday, we are asked everyone to give up bottled drinks and donate the savings to help the 1.2
billion people in the world who DO NOT have clean, safe water. There were collection pitchers in the cafeteria during lunch;
students will went around during announcement time to gather any additional collections in the upper grades.
The collected donations will be used to work with Food for the Poor and Oxfam America to buy water pumps, water
containers, chlorine tablets, soap, and even an emergency toilet for those without sanitation.
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE - COPLEY TOURNAMENT
In the recent Copley Academic Challenge Tournament, the largest tournament in the state, St. Peter's entered two teams.
Each team won 5 rounds and lost 2 rounds. No team in the competition went undefeated so St. Peter's did very well!
Congratulations to the team members and moderators!
March 19, 2010
WMFD TV SCHOLASTIC SHOWDOWN
The SPHS Academic Challenge team had two matches for the WMFD TV Scholastic Showdown several weeks ago. They won the first versus
Mansfield Christian and lost a
very close quarter-final match against Monroeville. Students who competed were Catherine Novack, Eric
Coleman, Steve Nihei, Josie Shave, Chris Cole and Audrey White. The matches will be aired on WMFD as follows:
St. Pete’s vs. Mansfield Christian on March 24 and March 28 at 8:00 p.m.; repeats June 2 and June 6 at 8:00 p.m.
St. Pete’s vs. Monroeville on April 21 and April 25 at 8:00 p.m.; repeats June 30 and July 4 at 8:00 p.m.
Thank you to Mr. Bernath for sending the photos below!
March 18, 2010
ST. PATRICK'S DAY WINNERS!
There was green everywhere but these two photos are the "winners for going green" on St. Patrick's Day at St. Peter's School!
In Mrs. Scheurer's first grade classroom, green shirts, green hats, and, yes, green milk shakes!
At the high school art room, we're not sure of Mr. Daniell's socks,
but those were probably green, too!
NCOCC TECH FAIR
NCOCC sponsored their annual Technology Fair on Tuesday of this week and representative of St. Peter's
School with respective topic presentations were teachers Mr. Rob Reith-Moodle, Mrs. Kim Groshong-Movie Physics and Powerpoint,
Miss Kaysi Eighinger-Smartboard "Sampler", Mrs. Nichole Carrier-Smartboard "Sampler", Mr. Dave Evans and Mrs. Sarah Rizzo-Reader's Theater Project.
A number of students also accompanied the teachers to help with the presentations. Thank you to these teachers and students
for their representation of St. Peter's School.
TOWN HALL SPEAKER
On Monday, March 15, Mrs. Chengelis took 4 Juniors to hear David Gergen speak at the Ohio
Theater in Cleveland. They were granted free tickets to the Town Hall Speaker
Series, sponsored by Cleveland State University. Mr. Gergen is an editor of
US News and World Report, political analyst for CNN, professor at Harvard,
and past presidential advisor. After his public talk, the students had a
photo taken with Gergen and had a private session to ask questions.
March 16, 2010
ST. PETER'S SPRING AUCTION
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THANK YOU!
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March 12, 2010
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE CONTINUES COMPETITION
Last Saturday, MOESC sponsored a NAQT (National Academic Challenge Tournament). There were 16 teams with 85
participants playing in two brackets.
SPHS Team A took 4th place with 4 wins and three losses and a total of 1040 points. Catherine Novack
was the top scorer at #11 (220 points). Eric Coleman placed 16th, and Steven Nihei was 17th in the overall competition.
SPHS Team B took 6th place with two wins and five losses and 520 total points. Stacia Phillips and Ian
Duffy were top scorers, placing 28th and 31st in the overall competition.
Both SPHS teams took top honors for power points (correct answers given well before question is completed)
in their bracket.
Congratulations to all Academic Challenge competitors and moderators Mrs. Maryanne Chengelis and Mr. Steve Bernath!
TAKE A PEEK!
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If so,
take a look
by clicking here
to preview a few items that will be on the auction block!
March 10, 2010
CARNIVAL!
Practice is in full swing with cast, crew and directors Mr. Bill Johnson, Mr. Jim Cox, and Mr. Lew Friend for the March 26, 27, and 28 production of the musical Carnival!
Both Friday and Saturday evening
performances are preceded by a delicious dinner in the high school cafeteria. Call the Parish Center office for more details!
March 9, 2010
SCIENCE FAIR
Mr. Bob Newman sends us information that for this year's Science Fair, there were 62 projects displayed and a total of 72 students
participating. Twenty-one were rated "superior" and 41 received and "excellent" rating. Congratulations to all students for their
projects!
The following individual students received a "superior" rating:
Olivia Kastelic
Keely Herring
Catlin Barrett
Sara Cornell
Leslie Stewart
Katie Kowalski
Andrea Vietti
Zach Dollish
Taylor Dauterman
Isiah Corso-Phinney
Autumn Cable
Christopher Baldesare
Mariah Garrell
Jordan Shoemaker
The following teams received a "superior" rating:
Tom Zitko & Ryan Harrigan
Cole Phillips and Phil Zitko
Victoria Vandergrand and Alyssa Pagani
Ryanne Roley and Madi Kingeed
David Theohares and Julian Mecurio
Megan McCormick and Della Hall
Mr. Keller gives his daughter one last word of encouragement.
They all asked him, "Where's the tie?"
March 6, 2010
GIRLS BASKETBALL "MARCH MADNESS" TOURNEY TIME!!!
The Lady Spartan basketball team heads to district finals Saturday night against rival Plymouth for the rights to regional competition.
To view the regional tournament bracket, click here!!!
Good luck, Lady Spartans!!!!
March 4, 2010
ST. PETER'S SPRING AUCTION
One paddle with one long list of opportunities to help and get involved!
THANK YOU!
Want INFO and want to VOLUNTEER TO HELP - click here!
Need info on CLASS BASKETS - click here!
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March 2, 2010
POWER OF THE PEN
Congratulations to seventh and eighth grade students who represented St. Peter's in the ten-school Clearfork District Power of the Pen tournament
late in February and to their moderators Mrs. Karen Geiger and Mrs. Krista Marshall.
7th grade team
8th grade team
St. Peter's Academic Boosters graciously provided the students with Power of the Pen t-shirts. Thanks, also, to Mrs. Vietti, Mrs. Zitko and
Mrs. Quinn for assisting in the TAB room to collect and sort papers during the event.
TOURNEY TIME FOR ACADEMIC CHALLENGE, TOO!
This is a busy time of year for the Academic Challenge team. On Saturday, March 6, two teams will compete at
Mid-Ohio using the NAQT (National Academic Quiz Tournament) format. The top two teams will qualify to play at Nationals.
This is the first time the local league (MOESC) has sponsored this format. It begins at 9:00 a.m. and will end around 3:00 p.m.
On March 13, the best SP team players will compete on Scholastic Showdown on WMFD TV. SPHS received a bye for the first round
since they were last year's champion! At 1:00 p.m. they compete against Mansfield Christian. If they win, they will compete at 3:30 p.m.
against the winner of the Bucyrus vs. Monroeville match. Scholastic Showdown begins airing Wednesday, March 3, at 8:00 p.m.
Because SPHS won the MOESC Tournament in December, they qualify for Ohio Academic Challenge (OAC) Regionals on April 24
(location TBA). Eight team members will participate.
March 1, 2010
JUNIOR HIGH HONOR ROLL - SECOND QUARTER
Congratulations to the students whose names are listed below as All A's, First Honors, Second Honors and Improvement
for second quarter at St. Peter's Junior High School.
GRADE 8
ALL A's
Madison Kingseed
Ashley Sawyer
FIRST HONORS
Emily Baker
Caitlin Barrett
Madison Kingseed
Cole Phillips
Ryanne Roley
Ashley Sawyer
Victoria VanDerGriend
Philip Zitko
SECOND HONORS
Hunter Brock
Autumn Cadle
Taylor Dauterman
Mariah Gorrell
Della Hall
Olivia Kastelic
Katherine Kowalski
Daniel Rice
Jordan Shoemake
Austin Smith
IMPROVEMENT
Joshua Adamescu
Hunter Brock
Andrew Dye
Sarah Heck
Julian Mecurio
Price Meier
Jordan Shoemake
Victoria VanDerGriend
John Williamson
GRADE 7
ALL A's
Madeline Carter
Elizabeth Clark
Olivia Haller
Carli Malec
Maggie Stets
Leslie Stewart
Madeline VanOrman
Andrea Vietti
FIRST HONORS
Christopher Baldasare
Brinnley Belcher
Catherine Berry
Adam Blunk
Madeline Carter
Elizabeth Clark
Sarah Cornell
Zachary Dollish
McKenzie Drake
Olivia Haller
Meghan Keller
Elise Light-Mescher
Carli Malec
Alyssa Mills
Kirstie Schneider
Shaun Schopieray
Maggie Stets
Leslie Stewart
Meredith Thompson
Madeline VanOrman
Andrea Vietti
Thomas Zitko
SECOND HONORS
Michael Berick
Janna Campbell
Elisabeth Carracher
Isaiah Corso-Phinney
Nathan Fannin
Christian Hall
Ryan Harrigan
Hayley Hendrickson
Allison Hickox
Mitch Miller
Reid Studer
IMPROVEMENT
Kijuan Davis
Joshua Foley
Hayley Hendrickson
Ivey Hettinger
Jakob Merle
Jacquez Wellington
Thomas Zitko
STATE SWIM MEET AND DAVID SVED!!!
David Sved received All-Ohio honors with his finish in the state swim meet in Canton this past weekend.
David placed 16th in the state of
Ohio for his 22.53 finish in the 50-freestyle.
He also finished 20th in the state with his 48.96 finish in the 100-freestyle.
Congratulations, All-Ohio David Sved!
February 22, 2010
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL - SECOND QUARTER
Congratulations to the students whose names are listed below as All A's, First Honors, and Second Honors for second quarter at St. Peter's High School. (Junior High will be posted as soon as it is received.)
ALL A's
Caroline Amalfitano
Shannon Butler
Ann Marie Carracher
Morgan Depinet
Hayden Eighinger
Trevon Howell
Rene Betance
Barbara Henriques
Madeline Novack
Daniel Schlitt
Madeline Zupan
Lia Brunetti
Christopher Cole
Ian Duffy
Paul Nestor
Stasia Phllips
Noah Stampfli
Toral Vaidya
Nicholas Capaldo
Erin Regan
FIRST HONORS
Joseph Barretta
Robert Cowen
Tara Eaton
Julia Maxwell
Randa Payne
Jessica Tager
John Tomchak
Henry Blunk
Marie Eaton
Joshua McCarroll
Steven Nihei
Evan Rhodes
Emily Stewart
Kaye Wrobleski
Ryan Eaton
Cortney Freshwater
Jennifer Marek
Jamie Reynolds
Gerald Vandermeir
John Carter
Morgan Frye
Catherine Novack
Sarah Price
Alysa Scherer
Aimee Strang
Audrey White
SECOND HONORS
Hayley Beck
Alessandro Brunetti
Nicholas Cox
Lloydann Daley
McKenzie O'Brien
Kenneth Ousley
Matthew Ragozzine
Jonathan Richilano
Janay Saunders
Montana Schopieray
Karisma Sinha
Eli Thrasher
Evan VanOrman
Micah Corso-Phinney
Max Dowis
Taylor Hickox
Anna Magers
Shabree Rawls
Sarah Schave
Sarah Scheurer
Breanna Stets
Jenna Williamson
Chelsie Zickefoose
Averie Bischak
Sarah Carracher
Megan Fischer
Alese Genter
Michael Gong
Chloe Hazen
Brittnay Madore
Matthew Mauric
Emily Meier
Benjamin Nielsen
Katherine Olecki
Alexandra Pelton
Melanie Adamescu
Abigail Blaising
Diane Dreskler
Ashley Freshwater
Kayli Futty
Colleen Korte
Kaitlin Litzinger
Addison Morr
Taylor Noe
Jane Plummer
Emmah Roepke
Jessica Semon
Ben Stimens
David Sved
Charlie Swank
Elyse Togliatti
Thomas Zupan
February 21, 2010
SWIM TEAM DISTRICT COMPETITORS! (and DAVID'S GOING TO STATE!!!)
Congratulations to these SPHS swimmers who competed this past Friday at Division II districts in the Bowling Green University natatorium.
And congraulations to their coaches, too!
District results below!
Erin Regan, 200 Freestyle, 11th place, 2:05.15
144 swimmers entered this event at the sectional level for the Northwest district
Erin Regan, 500 Freestyle, 11th place, 5:39.14
112 swimmers entered this event at the sectional level for the Northwest district
David Sved, 50 Freestyle, 6th place, 22.44
160 swimmers entered this event at the sectional level for the Northwest district
David Sved, 100 Freestyle, 2nd place, 48:85
148 swimmers entered this event at the sectional level for the Northwest district
Thomas Zupan, 100 Breastroke, 10th place, 1:04.59
110 swimmers entered this event at the sectional level for the Northwest district
Thomas Zupan, 200 IM, 6th place, 2:08.89
68 swimmers entered this event at the sectional level for the Northwest district
200 Free Relay (Ian Duffy, Thomas Zupan, David Sved, Eric Coleman), 12th place, 1:34.00
42 teams entered this event at the sectional level for the Northwest district
400 Free Relay (Eli Thrasher, Aaron Bandy, Eric Coleman, Danny Schlitt), 20th place, 3:48.71
37 teams entered this event at the sectional level for the Northwest district
200 Medley Relay (Thomas Zupan, Ian Duffy, Danny Schlitt, David Sved), 14th place, 1:49.29
37 teams entered this event at the sectional level for the Northwest district
At the district meet, senior, David Sved (back row, second from left), qualified for state finals for later this week in Canton, Ohio. Congratulations, David!
David is seeded 22nd at the state meet in the 50-freestyle event and 19th in the 100-freestyle event. Good luck, David Sved!
February 21, 2010
ST. PETER'S SPRING AUCTION - "Viva Las Vegas"
Friday, April 23
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February 20, 2010
KEY NEWSPAPER
KEY Newspaper received and posted!
Thank you Mrs. North and the journalism class for this great issue!
Click here to read!!!
February 16, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS SWIMMERS!!!!!
SWIM/DIVE TEAM MEMBERS GOING TO DISTRICTS
Thanks to Gwen Duffy for sending the photo of district qualifiers!
Great swims/dives and great results for Coach Finn and the SPHS swim team at Saturday's sectional competition at Malabar natatorium. So, who qualifies to represent SPHS and swim at the Northwest District Swimming Tournament next week at
Bowling Green? Recapped below!
Congratulations to the SPHS swim team and good luck to those who will compete this Friday at Bowling Green University! Results of
next weekend's district competition
will be posted on Sunday evening!
SPHS SWIM TEAM MEMBERS GOING TO DISTRICTS
200 Free
Erin Regan
500 Free
SECTIONAL CHAMPION D2!
Erin Regan
50 Free
SECTIONAL CHAMPION D2!
David Sved
100 Free
SECTIONAL CHAMPION D2!
David Sved
100 Breastroke
Thomas Zupan
200 Individual Medley
Thomas Zupan
200 Free Relay
Ian Duffy
Eric Coleman
David Sved
Thomas Zupan
400 Free Relay
Aaron Bandy
Eric Coleman
Danny Schliit
Eli Thrasher
200 Medley Relay
Ian Duffy
Danny Schliit
David Sved
Thomas Zupan
February 13, 2010
Fr. John E. Brennen
Fr. John E. Brennen, 44, of Galion, OH died Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born on April 16, 1965 in Fremont, OH to Russell E. and Ann B. (Murray) Brennen. Fr. John was a 1983 graduate of St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in Fremont. He received a Bachelors of Arts Degree from St. Meinard College in Indiana and a Masters of Theology Degree from Pontifical Josephinum College in Columbus, OH. He was ordained as a Priest in the Toledo Dioceses on May 27, 2000. Fr. John was Associate Pastor of St. Peter and Paul Parish in Sandusky, Associate Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Mansfield and Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Galion, OH.
Fr. John is survived by his mother, Ann B. Brennen, Fremont, OH; siblings, Steven Brennen, Columbus, OH, Terry (Lisa) Brennen, Fremont, OH; niece and nephew, Kelli Brennen and Sean Brennen, both of Fremont.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell E. Brennen.
Visitation: Monday, February 15, 2010 Receiving of the Body and Prayer Service at 4:00 pm with Visitation immediately following until 8:00 pm. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont
Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Bishop Leonard Blair officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont
Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
550 Smith Road
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Online Condolence: Click here.
Arrangements were entrusted to Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Crematory.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
CAFETERIA MENU
Remains the same - beef tacos as scheduled!
February 9, 2010
GIRLS BASKETBALL GAME CANCELLED FOR TODAY, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 and RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
February 8, 2010
ST. PETER'S CONCERT SERIES
FEATURING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR NICHOLAS CAPALDO
St. Peter's High School senior, Nicholas Capaldo, will be the featured performer at the St. Peter's Music Series Concert on Sunday, February 28. The concert
will be held in St. Peter's Chuch at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Check the "all-event" calendar for details about the event.
For information about Nicholas, click here!
TWO MOCK TRIAL TEAMS ADVANCE TO REGIONALS
Congratulations to all students who competed in the Mock Trial last Friday. Three teams from St. Peter's competed with two teams advancing to
regional competition on Friday, February 26. Individual awards from last Friday's competition will be posted as soon as they are received!
Congratulations also to moderators Mr. Jeff Strang and Miss Abbey Mlay!
Thank you to Mr. Strang for the photos!
The two teams pictured in this photo will compete at regionals.
Team #3
February 6, 2010
BASKETBALL GAMES CANCELLED FOR TODAY, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
February 6, 2010
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK CELEBRATIONS
In celebration of the national observance of Catholic Schools Week, students and staff at St. Peter's School
were busy celebrating in many ways, among them
an all-school Mass on Tuesday with little ones sitting among their elder schoolmates, a History of St. Peter's
Parish and St. Peter's School
hosted by Sister Bernard Marie Campbell and Sister Paula Bingert who have here for many, many years, a Sunday
"Thank Our Parishioners" musical
performance and a repeat performance for high school students on Thursday, speaker Mr. Frank DiLallo on the
topic of "Dignity for All", the Brass Trio
from the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, the "move up" activity on Friday with students visiting next year's
teachers and classrooms for part of the day, and
an out-of-dress-code day.
A few photos below of the CSW all-school Mass and both Sister Bernie and Sister
Paula during the DVD presentation.
First graders sit among seniors!
Father Chris suggested students introduce themselves and say hello to each other prior to the start of Mass.
What's all the clapping about? The song, "Lord, I Lift Your Name On High"
Sister Bernie and Sister Paula hosted the DVD presentation.
January 31, 2010
FROM THE GUIDANCE OFFICE - POST-SECONDARY MEETING
Guidance counselor, Mrs. Melissa Kanczak, will hold a post-secondary meeting on February 23 at 6:30pm in the high school library.
If you have any questions about this meeting, please contact Mrs. Kanczak at 419-524-0979.
January 31, 2010
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - THANK YOU PARISHIONERS DAY
In celebration of Sunday's designated "Thank Our Parishioners Day" for the national celebration of Catholic Schools Week, many St. Peter's students, staff, and parents
performed a Sunday concert in the church at 3:00 p.m. To the delight of all in attendance and in celebration and thanks to all our parishioners who support the
mission of our Catholic school here at St. Peter's, there was a host of talented musicians and vocalists who performed.
Congratulations to Mr. Bill Johnson, coordinator of the event and to all the musicians and instructors who performed during this wonderful concert!
Click here to view the program, including a list of performers.
Click here to view the February 1 WMFD video NewsWatch edition of event coverage (at 8:13 minutes into the newscast).
January 31, 2010
BISHOP BLAIR'S ADDRESS on the state of Catholic schools
Click
here to view videos (Part I and Part 2) from Bishop Blair's address on the state of Catholic schools.
January 28, 2010
CHEM LAB CANDY MAKING
Students in Mrs. Clark's chemistry class enjoyed lab just prior to Christmas with the assigned project – The Chemistry of Candy Making! They learned about sugar
structure and how temperature affects the structure (and thus the consistency of the candy). They made peppermints,
caramels and English toffee.
January 25, 2010
30th Anniversary Lady Spartan State Team Celebration
Friday, January 29
Click here for the schedule!
January 25, 2010
GIFTS THROUGH HEIGER
The junior theology 4B class poses with money collected and photos of "sustainable gifts" purchased through Heifer
International during the Christmas season. Gifts included chicks, trees, honeybees, ducks and geese.
January 23, 2010
RIGHT TO LIFE ESSAY WINNER
Congratulations to eighth grader Olivia Kastelic, one of two essay winners in the Right to Life annual
poster and essay contest. This contest is sponsored by Pro Life Ohio Inc., which supports respect for
life.
She has been invited to attend the March For Life in Mansfield on
January 24 where she will read her essay and be presented with a cash prize. Although not a part of
this contest, Olivia and her mother are also attending the March for Life in Washington, D.C., this same weekend.
Congratulations, Olivia!
January 21, 2010
HAITI RELIEF
St. Peter's High School Key Club members acted quickly last week when an earthquake devastated the country of Haiti.
An assembly was held on
Thursday and Key Club officers explained the out-of-dress-code day the next day with all donations going to Haiti relief.
More than $2,700
was collected and all donations will go to the Diocese of Toledo Office of Global Concerns to help with relief in Haiti. Congratulations to Key Club members, moderator Mrs. Cindy
Zehnder, and the students and staff who participated!
KLONDIKE DERBY
From: Chris Baldasare
Scoutmaster, St. Peter’s Boy Scout Troop 121
Congratulations to St. Peter’s Boy Scout Troop 121 for their accolades at the Johnny Appleseed Trail
District Klondike Derby held last weekend. Our Scouts took 1st place in the lashing competition, 2nd
place for knot tying, 3rd place for fire building, and 3rd place for the compass course. And placed 6th
overall out of 21 patrols competing! Congratulations Scouts!
(Just before the turn of the last century, gold prospectors traveled the sub-zero reaches of Alaska by means
of dogs and sleds. They camped out in all kinds of winter weather, and therefore needed adequate survival skills,
which they learned from the native Eskimos. Scouting has incorporated this theme in the Klondike Derby---where Scouts
put their Scouting skills to work in the field, demonstrating teamwork, Scout spirit, and have fun outdoors on winter days.
Yes, Troop 121 Scouts and adult leaders camped outside last weekend!
January 15, 2010
OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION
St. Peter's School - Open House & Registration
Sunday, February 7
Daycare, Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten, Traditional Kindergarten, Kindergarten Enrichment, Elementary (grades 1-6), Junior High (grades 7,8)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
High School
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Important information meeting for junior high and high school at 2:30 p.m. in high school auditorium)
OPEN HOUSE DAY - SPAGHETTI DINNER
Sponsored by the Lady Spartan Basketball Team
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Click here for all the "spaghetti dinner" details!
January 5, 2010
GUIDANCE OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Kanczak is hosting a Financial Aid Night on January 14, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the VE room. Mr. Kenneth
Sigler from the Mansfield campus of OSU will be the speaker for the evening. This presentation will involve
discussion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), alternative routes of funding college,
as well as the financial aid process for applying to college. Please plan on attending.
AND . . .
The Mansfield campus of OSU is hosting a college goal Sunday on Sunday February 14, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. This
event is for parents to receive FREE help in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
To register please call 1-877-428-8246 or online at www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org. If interested please take
advantage of this opportunity.
December 16, 2009
THIRD ANNUAL - ALUMNI VISITATION DAY
Twenty-four SPHS alum who are now in college woke up at the crack of dawn on Wednesday to breakfast in the
high school library with each other and SP teachers and staff members and, then later, visit with the senior class to talk about
preparing themselves for college, adjustments to college, etc.
Prior to their trek up to Assisi Hall where they were to meet up with the seniros, Father Tony gave a blessing, Sister Bernard Marie
distributed her famous fudge and a Christmas ornament to each alum, and principal, Mrs. Tressa Reith, welcomed them and
offered to treat them to a cafeteria lunch after the program.
Thanks to Mike Mulherin who agreed to again facilitate the morning discussion through senior theology classes and, to the alums'
delight, had his coffee/hot chocolate cart in tow!
Request for alum participant interest was accomplished through the October
publication and emailing those alum who have email addresses registered with the St. Peter's Alumni Office. Twenty-four
responded for this year's Alum Visitation Day and it was great to have them back in the halls of SPHS!
Knowing that for many of these college students it was one of their first days home for Christmas break and
that they ordinarily would
have been "sleeping in" made us especially grateful! Photos below. (Group photo coordinated by none other than the
master - Sister Bernard Marie!)
December 15, 2009
CAROLING AT MED CENTRAL
Director of the junior high choir, Miss Jaclyn Kurtz, and her students volunteered their time to Christmas carol at MedCentral Hospital
on Monday afternoon. To the delight of staff and hospital visitors coming in and out of the main entrance, they sang for nearly one half hour
in the lobby. Having been there and having heard them sing, they sounded beautiful! Nice job, Miss Kurtz, and members of the junior high choir!
December 14, 2009
CASE WESTERN POP CULTURE TOURNAMENT
At the Case Western Pop Culture tournament last weekend, a small SPHS Academic Challenge group represented St.Peter’s well--small but mighty as Mrs. Chengelis said--winning
five of their seven rounds. Congratulations to Steven Nehei,Maddie Zupan and Audrey White!
December 13, 2009
GIFT STORE (FOR CHRISTMAS, TOO!)
Parish Center Gift Store managers Sarah Bennett and Cheryl Gurski held an open house after Masses on Sunday for anyone wishing to purchase
Christmas gifts or gifts for any occasion. In addition to a nice array of cookies and brownies, there was hot chocolate and cider for the holiday
shopper.
There are still many items on the shelves, just waiting to complete your gift list! In addition to Christmas items, some on clearance and many new inventory,
there are also items for any occasion. Stop by and pick up that perfect gift!
December 10, 2009
HOMECOMING
Homecoming was held on Friday, December 4, in the Franciscan Activity Center gymnasium
with the basketball game versus Fremont St. Joe. Some photos below of the evening's festivities! Thank you to Sister Bernard Marie
for the Rose Arc photo and the high school yearbook staff for the court photos!
Rose Arc
Juniors: Stacia Phillips, Heather Stockmaster, Ben Nielsen, Matt Mauric
Sophomores: Madeline Novack, Sarah Schave, Henry Blunk, Danny Simmons
Freshmen: Julia Maxwell, Felicity Alt, Nickolas Schmitz, Robert Cowen
Homecoming Court
Queen Alysa Scherer escorted by Austyn Dropsey, Ericca Granter escorted by David Sved, Melanie
Adamescu escorted by Eddie Woolley, Elizabeth Kocevar escorted by Eric Coleman, Rose
Finnerty escorted by Andrew Moore, Kayli Futty escorted by Christopher Amalfitano,
Morgan Frye escorted by Nicholas Capaldo
WORLD AIDS DAY
December 1 is recognized as World AIDS Day with this year marking the 21st year of observance. The junior theology class
distributed red ribbons to all junior high students, high school students, and faculty.
At the beginning of the school day, a special prayer was said for all those suffering from Aids and its effects on families.
JUNIOR THEOLOGY CROSSES
As a project for this quarter, students in junior theology classes of Mrs. Maryanne Chengelis
constructed crosses that were reflective of themselves. A few photos below, courtesy of Mrs. Chengelis,
of some students and their crosses.
SPONSORING AN ORPHAN
The junior theology class also collected $95 during November, National Adoption Month,
to support an orphan for a year’s education and miscellaneous care
through WORLD VISION. Thank you to Mrs. Chengelis for the photos.
December 7, 2009
DISTRICT HONORS BAND
Congratulations to the students below who participated in the Middle School
Honors Band performance held this past Saturday, December 5, at Mt. Vernon Nazarene University.
And congratulations and thank you to Mr. Lew Friend, music/band instructor and these young ladies for
being such a fine representation of St. Peter's School
at this event. The band was conducted by Dr. Laurie Lafferty.
Thank you to Patti Kastelic for submitting this photo!
(l. to r.) Lew Friend, Keely Haring, Ashley Sawyer, Mariah Gorrell, Olivia Kastelic
December 1, 2009
ADVENT FAMILIES
Each class and the faculty at St. Peter's High School sponsor an Advent family for Christmas.
If you would like to see the list of children they are sponsoring in order to
plan your gift purchases, please click here.
November 24, 2009
THANKSGIVING ALL-SCHOOL MASS
The annual all-school Thanksgiving Mass on Tuesday was celebrated with giving for Thanksgiving. Students brought canned goods for area
food pantries that amounted to well over 500 items. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
November 23, 2009
STUDYING THE HEART
Dr. Michael Amalfitano of the Mid-Ohio Heart Clinic, Inc., displays and explains a deer heart to students in
the health class of Mr. Shoulders as part of their study of
the circulatory system. Upon their return from Thanksgiving vacation, students will learn CPR.
ACADEMIC CHALLENGE ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Congratulations to the varsity team of Academic Challenge that took second place in the MOESC Varsity Tournament this past Saturday, qualifying for Ohio Academic Regionals in the spring. Photo below
of the junior varsity team and the varsity team.
Varsity Team
Junior Varsity Team
November 19, 2009
WINTER SPORTS TEAM PHOTOS
Just received the team photos for winter sports!
Take a look and check out the schedules!
Catch a game or a meet!
Go Spartans!
Click here to access winter sports team photos and schedules.
November 18, 2009
JUNIOR HIGH HONOR ROLL - FIRST QUARTER
Congratulations to the students whose names are listed below as All A's, First Honors, and Second Honors for first quarter at St. Peter's Junior High School.
GRADE 8
FIRST HONORS
Nicholas Phillips
Madison Kingseed
Ashley Sawyer
Philip Zitko
Katherine Kowalski
Ryanne Roley
SECOND HONORS
Emily Baker
Caitlin Barrett
Autumn Cadle
Cortney Gardner
Ollivia Kastelic
Victoria VanDerGriend
Daniel Rice
Keely Herring
Jordan Shoemake
Alana Ralph
GRADE 7
ALL A's
Madeline Carter
Madeline VanOrman
Andrea Vietti
Catherine Berry
Elizabeth Clark
Olivia Haller
Adam Blunk
Carli Malec
Maggie Stets
Meredith Thompson
FIRST HONORS
Madeline Carter
Madeline VanOrman
Andrea Vietti
Catherine Berry
Elizabeth Clark
Olivia Haller
Adam Blunk
Carli Malec
Maggie Stets
Meredith Thompson
Ryan Harrigan
Leslie Stewart
Brinnley Belcher
Shaun Schopieray
Meghan Keller
Elise Light-Mescher
Sarah Cornell
Zachary Dollish
Alyssa Mills
Kirstie Schneider
McKenzie Drake
SECOND HONORS
Isaiah Corso-Phinney
Reid Studer
Christopher Baldasare
Lindsay Carroll
Thomas Zitko
Allison Hickox
Douglas Miller
Michael Berick
Janna Campbell
Christian Hall
Elisabeth Carracher
Nathan Fannin
Justus Morran
Joshua Bradshaw
November 17, 2009
VISITING ST. GREGORY PALAMAS MONASTERY
Along with their instructor, Mrs. Maryanne Chengelis, junior theology students traveled to
the St. Gregory Palamas Monastery in Hayesville on Tuesday to end their unit on prayer
and spirituality. It offered an inside look at contemplation. Photos below, courtesy of Mrs. Chengelis.
Father Joseph handing out icons
Next three photos are taken from inside the monastery church.
MORE SOCCER AWARDS!
Congratulations to these male soccer athletes for selection by the All-North Central Ohio
Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association for the honors indicated below!
First Team All-Ohio
District Player of the Year
Andrew Moore
All-District First Team
Andrew Moore, Cameron Adams, Nic Richilano
All-District Second Team
Ryan Eaton, Dusty Metz
All-District Honorable Mention
Jon Richilano, Henry Blunk
November 16, 2009
SOCCER AWARDS!!!!
Congratulations to these female soccer athletes for selection by the All-North Central Ohio
Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association for the honors indicated below. We look forward to more great soccer games
next year with some of these ladies returning to the soccer field! (Boys' soccer awards will be posted as soon as that information
is received.)
All-District First Team
Elyse Togliatti, McKenzie O'Brien
All-District Second Team
Ann-marie Lindsay
All-District Honorable Mention
Melanie Adamescu, Gabrielle Adams
November 15, 2009
"ALL-EVENT" PARISH/SCHOOL CALENDAR - ONLINE DECEMBER 1
Yes, you read it correctly! In an ongoing effort to always be better communicators to our parishioners,
school parents, and community friends, there
will be a universal calendar posted on the St. Peter's
website beginning December 1.
This is one busy place
around here and the calendar will include ALL parish and school events (parish meetings, athletic events, special activities, field trips, etc., etc., etc.) If someone
wants to know what's happening around St. Peter's, there
will be no better place to find it more quickly than viewing the universal
calendar!
Stay tuned for more information about this new
section of the SP website!
VETERAN'S DAY PARADE
The St. Peter's Marching Band participated in the November 11 Veteran's Day Parade and, prior to their departure for Park Avenue West, gave us an opportunity
to take a photograph of the entire group.
Click here for
the News Journal photo gallery of the Veteran's Day Parade.
HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL - FIRST QUARTER
Congratulations to the students whose names are listed below as All A's, First Honors, and Second Honors for first quarter at St. Peter's High School. (Junior High will be posted as soon as it is received.)
ALL A's
Charlie Swank
Sarah Price
Diane Dreskler
Nicholas Capaldo
Stasia Phillips
Lia Brunetti
Daniel Schlitt
Karisma Sinha
Hayden Eighinger
Tara Eaton
Ann Carracher
Caroline Amalfitano
FIRST HONORS
Audrey White
Aimee Strang
Alysa Scherer
Erin Regan
Catherine Novack
Kayli Futty
Drew Carter
Gerald Vandermeir
Toral Vaidya
Noah Stampfli
Alexandra Pelton
Paul Nestor
Matthew Mauric
Ryan Eaton
Ian Duffy
Christopher Cole
Madeline Zupan
Kaye Wrobleski
Breanna Stets
Madeline Novack
Barbara Henriques
Marie Eaton
Henry Blunk
John Tomchak
Jessica Tager
Randa Payne
Julia Maxwell
Trevon Howell
Morgan Depinet
Robert Cowen
Shannon Butler
SECOND HONORS
Thomas Zupan
Eddie Woolley
Elyse Togliatti
David Sved
Ben Stimens
Jessica Semon
Emmah Roepke
Emily Reith
Jane Plummer
Taylor Noe
Addison Morr
Andrew Moore
Kaitlin Litzinger
Colleen Korte
Lizzie Kocevar
Ericca Granter
Morgan Frye
Ashley Freshwater
Rose Finnerty
Eric Coleman
Abigail Blaising
Christopher Amalfitano
Byanka Aguirre
Laura Adams
Melanie Adamescu
Ann Tager
Justin Shoemake
Jeanna Sadowski
Nicholas Richilano
Jamie Reynolds
Katherine Olecki
Benjamin Nielsen
Emily Meier
Jennifer Marek
Chloe Hazen
Michael Gong
Alese Genter
Cortney Freshwater
Megan Fischer
Bennett Eighinger
Benjamin Cox
Sarah Carracher
Averie Bischak
Chelsie Zickefoose
Jenna Williamson
Brandon Stimens
Emily Stewart
Meghan Schmidt
Sarah Scheurer
Sarah Schave
Neysa Ronquillo
Evan Rhodes
Shabree Rawls
Kyle Proulx
Steven Nihei
Joshua McCarroll
Caitlyn James
Hobie Hickox
Colton Genter
Zachary Farley
Max Dowis
Micah Corso-Phinney
Gregory Coleman
Evan VanOrman
Eli Thrasher
Mitchell Thompson
Montana Schopieray
Nickolas Schmitz
August Scherer
Janay Saunders
Dionicio Sams
Morgan Roush
Jonathan Richilano
William Rhodes
Matthew Ragozzine
Kenneth Ousley
McKenzie O'Brien
Maureen Moser
Gabriella Mayo
Matt Mayer
Katheryn Gonzales
Lauren Gleason
Anna Eichinger
Lloydann Daley
Micholas Cox
Alessandro Brunetti
Jonathon Bradford
Hayley Beck
Joseph Barretta
Felicity Alt
Gabrielle Adams
November 7, 2009
KAIROS 2009
Mid-morning on Wednesday, the Kairos retreat team leaders left with Mr. Charlie Henrich to get things set
up early for the rest of the seniors' arrival later in the afternoon. If any parent would like the original
jpeg files of these photos, please email webmaster, Kathy Morris, at kmorris257@email.com and she will send them to you.
Mr. Henrich and the senior Kairos leaders get ready to leave for Carey.
The rest of the senior class left later in the afternoon.
Parents wave good-bye. Wait a minute, Mr. Mulherin! You're supposed to be on the bus!!!
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE - ROCK GARDEN
Here at St. Peter's High School in September (see recent news on September 17), Mrs. Maryanne Chengelis had her classes do several projects to celebrate the
International Day of Peace. Over the PA announcements at noon, there was a minute of silence while students thought
and prayed for world peace. Her theology and Child Development classes also created peace posters which now hang in
the school hallways. They hung blue plastic cups in the fence to form the word "peace" and painted peace rocks which
were to be used for a rock garden at the entrance of the high school. A photo below of the peace garden that was just finished last week in the front foyer of the high
school.
DAYCARE HALLOWEEN
Mrs. Chengelis and the students in her Child Development class provided a Halloween book reading and craft time to the St. Peter's Daycare
children last week. Photos below!
October 30, 2009
FALL SPORTS AWARDS
Congratulations to all fall sports athletes and coaches of boys soccer, girls soccer, boys and girls golf, boys and girls cross country,
volleyball, and girls tennis.
A special congratulations to those athletes who received the awards listed below at the fall sports awards banquet held this past Wednesday, October 28.
Go Spartans!
GIRLS TENNIS
Scholar Athlete: Breanna Stets, Emily Stewart, Toral Vaidya, Madeline Zupan
Most Improved: Katherine Olecki
Most Valuable Player: Toral Vaidya
Outstanding Player: Ann Carracher, Jessica Semon
Captain: Jessica Semon
BOYS SOCCER
Scholar Athlete: Henry Blunk, Ryan Eaton, Michael Gong, Evan Rhodes
Most Improved: Henry Blunk
Defensive Award: Dustin Metz
Golden Boot: Ryan Eaton
Coach's Award: Nic Richilano
Captains: Cameron Adams, Ryan Eaton, Andrew Moore, Nic Richilano
GIRLS SOCCER
Scholar Athlete: Marie Eaton, Madeline Novack, Sarah Price, Alysa Scherer
Most Improved: Kayla Adamescu, Marie Eaton
Defensive Award: Gabrielle Adams
Offensive Award: Ann-marie Lindsay
Golden Boot: Elyse Togliatti
Spartan Award: ALysa Scherer
Coach's Award: McKenzie O'Brien
Captains: Melanie Adamescu, Ann-marie Lindsay, Alysa Scherer, Elyse Togliatti
BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF
Scholar Athlete: Drew Carter, Micah Corso-Phinney, Ian Duffy, Steven Nihei
Most Improved: Kaitlin Litzinger
Medalist: Chris Amalfitano, Travis Baker
Spartan Award: Bobby Cowen
VOLLEYBALL
Scholar Athlete: Jennifer Marek, Aimee Strang
Most Improved Offensive: Randa Payne
Most Improved Defensive: Rebecca Jones
Most Improved All-Around: Felicity Alt
Offensive Player of the Year: Aimee Strang
Defensive Player of the Year: Abby Blaising
Spirit Award: Jennifer Marek
Coach's Award: Shabree Rawls
Captains: Abby Blaising, Jane Plummer, Aimee Strang
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
Scholar Athlete: Chris Cole, Ian Duffy, Zach Farley, Paul Nestor, Daniel Schlitt, Noah Stampfli, Gerald Vandermeir
Promising Newcomer: Hayden Eichinger
Most Improved: Eli Thrasher
Most Dedicated: Noah Stampfli
Outstanding Runner: Chris Cole
Captain: Paul Nestor
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Scholar Athlete: Cortney Freshwater, Catherine Novack, Erin Regan, Kaye Wrobleski
Promising Newcomer: Kathleen Keller
Most Improved: Kaye Wrobleski
Most Dedicated: Brittnay Madore
Outstanding Runner: Erin Regan
Captain: Erin Regan
October 27, 2009
HOMECOMING 2009-2010
With the SPHS Homecoming just around the corner (December 4--game; December 5--dance), the annual homecoming assembly was held just after lunch
today and we are happy to announce and congratulate the homecoming court and those underclassmen selected for Rose Arc. And, of course, we took
the famous senior class photo and the more famous funny senior class photo! Photos below, courtesy of SPHS yearbook staff!
(The website photos have been formatted for low resolution and, therefore, will not produce quality photos if downloaded from this site. If anyone would
like the original jpeg photo of any of the photos below, please email kmorris257@email.com (webmaster) and she will send them to you.)
(Clockwise from top center) Queen Alysa Scherer escorted by Austyn Dropsey, Ericca Granter escorted by David Sved, Melanie Adamescu escorted
by Eddie Woolley, Elizabeth Kocevar escorted by Eric Coleman (front center), Rose Finnerty escorted by Andrew Moore, Kayli Futty escorted by
Christopher Amalfitano,
Morgan Frye escorted by Nicholas Capaldo.
Yes, those funny seniors!
The more serious seniors!
Rose Arc (missing from the photo is Stacia Phillips)
Juniors: Stacia Phillips, Heather Stockmaster, Ben Nielsen, Matt Mauric
Sophomores: Madeline Novack, Sarah Schave, Henry Blunk, Danny Simmons
Freshmen: Julia Maxwell, Felicity Alt, Nickolas Schmitz, Robert Cowen
October 26, 2009
CHANGE OF DATE!!!
The Fall Sports Banquet and Awards event has been moved to Wednesday,
October 28, with the meal in the cafeteria at 6:00 pm and the awards to follow in
the Robert Frye Auditorium.
This change is necessary because Saturday’s Girls Soccer tournament game at Mansfield Christian could not be played and has been re-scheduled for today at 5:00. Upon winning, the team will play again tomorrow. That makes Wednesday the closest possible makeup date for awards. Special thanks to our cafeteria staff and athletic boosters for so cheerfully making this adjustment. Special thanks, also, to all of our fall sports athlete families.
Check the "Week at a Glance" activity schedule often, posted at the beginning of each week.
Click here to access it quickly!
October 21, 2009
TAKING NOTES . . .
. . . and not the way most of us older folks remember taking them in school! These eighth graders are taking notes from Mrs. Geiger's lecture
on Louis Bromfield in language arts class this past Monday. Once finished with the lecture, Mrs. Geiger talked with them about the art of
note-taking----not just using the netbook correctly but also deciding what points in a lecture are important to remember.
A netbook is an extremely lightweight personal computer. Netbook computers typically weigh less than 6 pounds and are small
enough to fit easily in a briefcase. Aside from size and portability, the principal difference between a netbook
computer and a personal computer is the display screen. Netbook computers use a variety of techniques, known as
flat-panel technologies, to produce a lightweight and non-bulky display screen. In terms of computing power,
modern netbook computers are nearly equivalent to personal computers. They have
the same CPUs, memory capacity, and disk drives. Netbook computers come with battery packs that enable
the user to run them without plugging them in.
October 14, 2009
"BULLY-PROOFING OUR YOUTH" SPEAKER
INVITATION TO PARENTS
Click here to read flyer about guest speaker, Jim Bisenius, and his "bully-proofing our
youth" presentaion.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Robert Frye Gymnasium
October 13, 2009
NEED CONCESSION HELP TO WRAP UP THE SEASON!!!
PLEASE TAKE A LOOK!!!
Can you fill a shift at the Spartan Field concession stand?
Please?
If so, click here to see if there's a shift that will work for you.
Thank you! Thank you!
COLLEGE QUESTION AND ANSWER NIGHT
Guidance counselor, Ms. Melissa Kanczak, invites parents to "College Question and Answer Night."
Monday, October 19, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: high school library.
Get all your questions answered about different colleges, application procedures, scholarships,
and more!
October 9, 2009
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOLAR AWARDS FOR ST. PETERS' HIGH SCHOOL
The AP Program offers several AP Scholar Awards to recognize high school students who have demonstrated college-level
achievement through AP courses and exams taken during high school. Although there is no monetary award, in addition
to receiving an award certificate, this achievement is acknowledged on any AP Score Report that is sent to colleges
during the fall of his/her freshman year.
Congratulations to the eight St. Peter's High School members of the Class of 2009 who have earned the
distinction of AP Scholar, AP Scholar With Honor, or AP Scholar With Distinction.
October 9, 2009
ADVOCATE FOR THE HOMELESS
Diane Nilan, who travels cross country throughout the year as an advocate for the homeless, spoke to juniors in theology class about understanding the
homeless and how "close to home" they are more than we think. Diane visits at least one time each year as she travels across the country. A few photos
below of Diane as she talks with juniors.
READYING FOR THEIR FIRST MARCH OF THE YEAR
Mr. Lew Friend practices turns with high school members of the SPS Marching Band. More practice next week with other groups as they ready
themselves for the Halloween Parade, scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, in downtown Mansfield. This year, band members will be "dressing Halloweenish" according
to Mr. Friend so mark your calendar now to enjoy the parade!
October 5, 2009
HEADING TO TOURNEY TIME!
Tournament time is just around the corner for most fall sports so we thought we would show off our athletes involved in cross country,
golf, girls soccer, boys soccer, volleyball, and girls tennis! Good luck to all the fall sports athletes and their coaches, too!
Golf
Girls Tennis
Girls Cross Country
Boys Cross Country
Girls Varsity Volleyball
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball
Girls Soccer
Boys Varsity Soccer
Boys Junior Varsity Soccer
October 2, 2009
MASS ON THE SQUARE
Click here to view News Journal photo gallery of the junior high/high school Mass on the Square.
October 1, 2009
SPARTAN FIELD CONCESSION HELP STILL NEEDED!!!
Can you fill a shift at the Spartan Field concession stand?
Please?
If so, click here to see if there's a shift that will work for you.
Thank you! Thank you!
September 27, 2009
THE BEGINNING IS THE END AND THE END IS THE BEGINNING
Put everything in reverse in the cafeteria line this year and add a decorative and practical touch of wall!
In an effort to make things run more smoothly, what used to be the beginning of the cafeteria line is now the point of payment. And
what used to be the end of the cafeteria line is now where students grab a tray. Students enter the line at the center of the cafeteria so that once they reach the
hot food and main lunch entree, they just have to pay and they're on their way to their table.
A la carte items have also been pulled
from the main line and are now sold separately at each end of the cafeteria. And to add to the change of pace, metal/glass dividing walls
now separate the cafeteria line from the flow of traffic so that food is exposed to only those making their way through the line.
The art club, too, has added splashes of color with thematic paintings on the glass walls. Photos below!
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly declared, in a resolution sponsored by Costa Rica, that September 21 was to be celebrated
as the International Day of Peace devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace. Tuesday, September 21, 1982, was the first occurrence of the International Day of Peace.
As awareness expands ever more rapidly, now in 2009, hundreds of worldwide peace-oriented organizations continue to think globally and act locally with thousands of Global Peace Day events each year.
Here at St. Peter's High School, Mrs. Maryanne Chengelis had her classes do several projects to celebrate the International Day of Peace.
Over the PA announcements at noon, there was a minute of silence while students thought and prayed for world peace. Her theology and Child Development
classes also created peace posters which now hang in the school hallways. They hung blue plastic cups in the fence to form the word "peace" and painted peace rocks which will be used for a rock garden at the entrance
of the high school. And for a short time, until the rain started, they stood in the formation of a peace symbol on the church parking lot. A few photos below of some of the projects.
PRAYER AT THE POLE
It did rain but that didn't stop the national observance of Prayer at the Pole day at St. Peter's High School. Instead of
the front steps of the high school, students and a few staff gathered in the Robert Frye Gymnasium.
The Spiritual Life class organized the annual "Prayer at the Pole" event with donuts and
juice following for all those early birds who came to pray together. Thank you to Mr. Henrich and the Spiritual Life
team for planning the event.
September 25, 2009
REVERSE RAFFLE!!!!!
Saturday, November 21, 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by St. Peter's Athletic Boosters!
Join us for this fun event!
Click here for event information and ticket!
September 24, 2009
SPARTAN FIELD CONCESSION HELP STILL NEEDED!!!
Can you fill a shift at the Spartan Field concession stand? Please?
If so, click here to see if there's a shift that will work for you.
Thank you! Thank you!
September 20, 2009
SCIENCE WING COMPLETED
The Sister Bernard Marie Science Wing is nearly complete after summer-long construction in the high school. Newly renovated lecture
rooms and labs are not only updated but state-of-the-art in every way. A few photos below! Look forward, too, for an article in the October
St. Peter's "Family" magazine.
Biology and Freshman Science lecture room
Biology and freshman science lab
Mrs. Groshong--so happy in her new physics lab!
Yes, safety first!
SMARTBOARD BUSY!
To enhance and energize classroom instruction, many teachers make use of the SMARTboard, an interactive whiteboard
that brings a new level of interactivity to any classroom or boardroom. We remember blackboards. Think of the SMARTboard
as a blackboard but with enhanced features. The SMARTboard is connected to a computer and a data projector. With this table
or ceiling mount data projector, the image on the computer screen is projected onto the SMARTboard that can be then used as a
computer with the touch-sensitive display by just using your finger to control it.
DESIGN PROJECT
Last week, Mr. Frank Daniell, talked with students about the specifics of a design assignment. A few photos below
of him showing examples and students working on their projects.
September 15, 2009
SPARTAN FIELD CONCESSION HELP NEEDED!!!
Can you fill a shift at the Spartan Field concession stand? Please?
If so, click here to see if there's a shift that will work for you.
Thank you! Thank you!
WELCOME BACK TO THE RECENT NEWS PAGE!
Because parents need to be notified that their children's photos might be posted on the website unless they choose otherwise in candids
taken throughout the school day, we need to wait until mid-September to post current year "recent news" information and photos. Now that several weeks have passed after
notifying parents, we are ready to go! Enjoy the recent news for the 2009-2010 school year!
September 10, 2009
OPENING ALL-SCHOOL LITURGY
Wednesday, September 2, was the first all-school liturgy at St. Peter's School. Upon their entry to the church, students donated canned goods
which were to be given to Catholic Charities. Together, Fr. Tony Borgia and Fr. Chris Bazar celebrated with
students in grades 1-12 with the high school choir and high school musicians leading students in song. At the end of Mass, all members of
student council recited their pledge of good leadership. And then, the favorite song! Photos below!
Canned goods for Catholic Charities
Fr. Chris, Fr. Tony, and servers
Student musicians
High school choir
This little guy was looking pretty sharp!
Pledge by student council members
Members of the elementary/junior high student council
High school student council members
"Lord, I Your Name On High"
July 3, 2009
ON TO HIGH SCHOOL!!!
Congratulations to the eighth graders who graduated from St. Peter's Junior High School in June.
We wish them well as they enter high school in August. Thank you to Chris McKinniss for sending this photo
for posting to the website.
June 13, 2009
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2009
The SPHS Class of 2009 celebrated throughout May beginning with May Crowning
during the early part of the month, followed by the recent Baccalaureate Mass on Wednesday,
June 3, and commencement exercises on Saturday, June 6. Photos below!
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