Seton High School

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Most spirited school in the nation goes to Disney.

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10 Student spotlight

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Welcome letter

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Student receives fullride scholarship to Cambridge England

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school spirit Science Technology Enhancement Program

Seton students explore health care fields Seton Scholars

12 Seton athletics 13 Thirty-two freshmen receive academic scholarships

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15 Making the kindest cut Student spotlight (cont.)

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Welcome letter Dear Neighbor and Friend, Seton High School provides a strong foundation for academic success. Enriched in the values and traditions of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, our college-preparatory comprehensive curriculum offers a multitude of classes including 15 Advanced Placement courses. Our campus setting is exceptional and Susan M. Gibbons, Sister Patricia A. Cruise, includes five state-of-the-art science labs, 1000-seat President gymnasium, commons area, 900-seat newly renovated Principal Performance Hall, parking garage and more!

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world chapters of Seton. We invite you to research all your Seton students receive the technology necessary to options at our Open House on Sunday, Nov. 1. Mass thrive in the electronic age. With our one-to-one begins at 11 a.m. and tours run from noon to 3 p.m. student Tablet PC program and wireless campus, our Once you begin your story at Seton, you’ll see why students have the benefit of unlimited resources and it is a best-seller! educational tools. This technology has changed the way curriculum is presented and incorporates the best practices in education moving students from passive learners to active, engaged learners.

Seton provides volumes of opportunities for leadership and growth through community service, Sister Patricia A. Cruise, President campus ministry, co-curriculars, athletics and fine arts.

With more than 30 clubs and organizations, there is something for everyone. To reach their full potential, our students are encouraged to participate, developing leadership skills for life.

Susan M. Gibbons, Principal This booklet is filled with examples of the many

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Science Technology Enhancement Program The University of Cincinnati has chosen Seton as the only secondary school in the archdiocese to participate in Project STEP (Science Technology Enhancement Program). Funded by the National Science Foundation, Project STEP challenges students academically while allowing them to explore careers in science and engineering fields.

Each week, UC Project STEP fellow Chelsea Sabo, assists and teaches Advanced Placement Physics, Biology 4, Honors PreCalculus and Geometry. Working with the teachers, Chelsea establishes lesson plans and develops interactive experiments using the latest technology available. As a graduate student pursuing her PhD in aerospace engineering at UC, Chelsea brings a new perspective to the classroom and

serves as a role model for the students.

“It is important for young women to learn about the opportunities available in engineering. I want them to work hard to attain their goals and to know that if they want to be an engineer, they can do it,” said Chelsea. The science and math curriculums at Seton provide an exceptional foundation and the advanced placement offerings give students an edge in pursuing engineering careers. Project STEP will help enhance those offerings.

“We are very fortunate to be chosen by the National Science Foundation for Project STEP,” said Kathy Huschart, Seton science teacher, alumna and Project STEP representative. “This program exposes students to increased levels of technology and the inner relationships

UC Fellow Chelsea Sabo assists advanced placement physics students Kayla Martini and Sam Weber with a lab focusing on static equilibrium. Seton science teacher Kathy Huschart oversees the experiment. between math, science and technology.

“Chelsea is a wonderful role model. She brings a new perspective to class and the students relate to her.”

Senior Sam Weber and UC Fellow Chelsea Sabo check the data from an experiment on Newton’s laws of motion.

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Fisher receives full-ride scholarship to Cambridge, England Seton junior Katie Fisher received a full-ride scholarship to study at Cambridge University, England, in the Oxbridge Academic Program this summer.

The month-long program is highly competitive and only accepts 250 students from around the world. Katie was one of only 18 to receive a scholarship.

“Katie is an exceptional student who works hard and loves to learn! Her commitment is commendable. We are very proud of her and she was quite deserving of this scholarship” said Sister Patricia Cruise, SC, President of Seton.

While at Oxbridge, Katie studied zoology and sports medicine.

Most of the zoology courses were held outside in natural habitats where students studied behavior and diversity of animal forms.

“We participated in a variety of experiments that were both eye opening and awesome,” said

Katie. “The hands-on experience was very educational and fun. I learned so much in an incredibly beautiful setting.”

She also studied sports medicine. “My anatomy class at Seton gave me the necessary background to excel. The material we covered was a continuation of the curriculum I studied at Seton,” she said. “I was very prepared.”

In class, Katie explored the scientific foundations of athletic performance, excellence, injury, and recovery.

Katie was instructed by an international faculty including Gates and Marshall Scholars, as well as creative professionals from London and all over the world. She enjoyed a daily schedule that combined intellectual and curricular adventure, cultural enrichment, guest speakers, field trips, activities and sports.

Katie and the other participants stayed in dorms at

ing their free time, Katie toured the city of Cambridge and explored the surrounding areas.

“I spent a day in London with some of the other participants, touring the city. Big Ben was one of my favorite stops, but I was pretty amazed by the bridges, Westminster and Buckingham Palace,” she said. She also spent time in Canterbury taking in the history and charm of the area.

“I made so many new friends.

It was very eye-opening learning about other cultures and working side-by-side people from other countries. I now have friends in Hong Kong, Puerto Rico and New York, who I still talk with all the time over the Internet,” she said.

“I learned so much, but I also Cambridge. They attended class- had an unbelievable experience es Monday through Saturday and living in a foreign country by myself. It is something I will were responsible for group projnever forget!” ects, homework and research reports. In the evenings and dur-

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LaTasha Patrick was Seton senior Amy Brauch's supervisor at Group Health Associates. Amy worked full time for the Student Summer Employment Initiative sponsored by the SC Ministry Foundation.

Seton Students Explore Health care Fields

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Senior Amy Brauch has been working hard toward her goal of becoming a nurse. She is pursuing a challenging curriculum and taking advantage of the exceptional science and mathematics courses offered at Seton.

This summer, she had the opportunity to preview her goal, as an employee in the Student Summer Employment Initiative, sponsored by the SC Ministry Foundation. For eight weeks, Amy worked full-time at Group Health Associates and SeniorLink.

“I was placed in the Human Resources Department at Group Health Associates (GHA). I wanted experience in the nursing setting, so I went into it thinking office work would be boring.

By the time the first day was over, I quickly realized I was wrong. I never knew the business side of medicine and I found the entire experience very interesting and educational,” said Amy. Amy divided her day between GHA, and SeniorLink, a center that provides medical and social services to senior citizens. She worked in the dietary department and also benefited from job shadowing the nurse practitioner. “I was able to observe her as she conducted checkups and reviewed medical histories,” said Amy. “After working this summer, I know I want to be a nurse, but I am intrigued by the business side, so I am exploring all my options in the medical field for

college next year. I loved going to work everyday. I am so grateful that I was able to participate.”

The Student Summer Employment Initiative is a partnership between Seton, Hughes High School and TriHealth. It provides full time summer work at TriHealth facilities so students can gain skills in the health care field and earn needed money. This summer, 37 Seton students participated in the program.

The program has grown by 70 percent since it began in 2004.

“The Student Summer Employment Initiative is such a good example of living out the mission of the Sisters of Charity for several reasons. The Sisters opened Good Samaritan Hospital and they sponsor Seton High School. But more importantly, it is the spirit of everyone involved in the program that shows loving trust shaping all our relationships,” said Director of Communications & Program Officer at SC Ministry Foundation Loretta O'Donnell.

The student workers also attended a financial competence course offered by Working in Neighborhoods that covered balancing checking accounts, organizing pay stubs, filing taxes and thinking critically about credit cards.

“Most of the money I earned will be put toward my college education. This has really helped me,” said Amy. At a

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Seton Scholars Seton Principal Susan Gibbons has announced the 2009 Seton Scholars. The top 15 students in the sophomore, junior and senior class are recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and are attending Seton on full or partial scholarships. Seton Scholars are determined by the class ranking from the previous school year. “The 2009 Seton Scholars are a very impressive group. These students demonstrate academic diligence while pursing a very challenging curriculum. They are the leaders of the school and the standard they set is remarkable. I applaud these young women and encourage all of our students to go beyond what is expected and excel in all they do,� said Gibbons.

Arnold

Bailey

Berling

Bisher

K. Cappel

M. Cappel

E. Cook

M. Cook

Corbett

Davoran

Dresman

Geiger

Goettke

Grote

Hartman

Hensley

Heyl

Hoffman

Hornback

Hurley

Hyde

Igel

Kaine

Kathmann

Kettler

Lindle

McClanahan McHale

Meese

Melvin

Metzger

Meyer

Moorhead

Neimann

Pace

Radziwon

Ray

Rebennack

Richardson

Ritter

Scherer

Schwaeble

Simpkins

Smyth

Williams

Class of 2010 Seton Scholars Kelsey Smyth, Sarah Hensley, Nicole Kettler, Maureen Ray, Meredith Cook, Jaclyn Hyde, Ashlie Meyer, Bailey Arnold, Emily Richardson, Emily Hornback, Katie McClanahan, Emily Heyl, Kathryn Berling, Julie Corbett and Carly Hartman.

Class of 2011 Seton Scholars Cathie Bisher, Katy Schwaeble, Sarah Ritter, Liz Hurley, Sam Dressman, Megan Cappel, Mollie Williams, Elli Cook, Katie Grote, Kaitlyn Melvin, Abbey Scherer, Becca Meese, Molly Rebennack, Kelly Simpkins, Chelsea Geiger.

Class of 2012 Seton Scholars Kaitlyn Cappel, Erin Davoran, Annie Goettke, Emily Igel, Emma Lindle, Brooke Moorhead, Stacey Radziwon, Jessica Bailey, Kate McHale, Danielle Hoffman, Ashley Niemann, Alyssa Kaine, Anne Pace, Sarah Kathmann, and Andrea Metzger.

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Student Spotlights Seton Senior named National Merit Semifinalist Seton senior Ashlie Meyer has been named a 2010 National Merit Semifinalist. Only 16,000 high school seniors nationwide have been named semifinalists out of the 1.5 million students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

The pool of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors nationwide and the highest scoring seniors in each state. Ashlie now continues in competition to be considered as a National Merit Finalist.

Ashlie is pursing a challenging academic curriculum at Seton including three advanced placement courses this semester. A talented artist, she was

accepted into the Summer Academy in Applied Science and Technology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is secretary of the National Honor Society and a member of the art club.

Seton ballerinas

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If you’ve been to a Cincinnati Ballet production in the past nine years, then you’ve seen Seton senior Rachael Hanlon perform. Rachael has been dancing with the Cincinnati Ballet Academy since she was just 4 years old. Last weekend, she performed in “Swan Lake” at the Aronoff and had a small solo in the village scene.

Rachael studies ballet six days a week at the Academy in addition to her rehearsal schedules with the company. Over the years, Rachael has appeared in “Cinderella,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Bollero.” She will again be performing in the “Nutcracker” with the Cincinnati Ballet company this Christmas season.

“I love performing, it is my passion! Ballet is

Photo by Peter Mueller Photography LLC Rachael Hanlon

Christina Schultz

extremely hard and takes a lot of time, dedication and work. But when I am on stage and I put all my feelings out there. It is amazing,” said Rachael.

As for next year, Rachael would like to dance in college or in a company. “I definitely want to continue with ballet. I am exploring all of my options,” she said.

Seton freshman Christina Schultz is also a talented ballerina and has been studying dance for 10 years, six with the Cincinnati Ballet

Academy. The past four years she has performed in the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” at the Aronoff Center. This year she will dance the part of a Toy Soldier, the second year she has held this role.

She also helps the Children’s Ballet Mistress teach the Baby Mice and Ginger Kids.

“I saw ‘The Nutcracker’ when I was a little girl, and ever since then I have wanted to be in it. It is a lot of hard work, but really fun. I am

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School Spirit is LEGENDARY

at Seton!

Last year, Seton won the Disney High School Musical 3 National School Spirit Contest. Grammy nominated artist Natasha Bedingfield and Justin Martin from “High School Musical 3” performed at Seton. Disney also gave the entire senior class an all-expense paid trip to Disney World!

The students also won the Q102 Pennies for Archuletta Contest by raising $3,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness. David Archuleta visited Seton and answered questions from the students and sang for them. Two weeks ago students raised $10,000, doubling the goal of $5,000, for breast cancer and received a visit by Kris Allen, winner of “American Idol.”

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Seton athletics

The athletic program at Seton challenges students and prepares them for life on and off the court!

Seton students compete in the highly competitive GGCL. Interscholastic athletics are an integral part of the total Seton experience with more than 50 percent of students participating.

varsity sports are offered during three different seasons.

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Fall Sports Cross Country Golf Soccer Tennis Volleyball Winter Sports Basketball Bowling Swimming & Diving Spring Sports Lacrosse Softball Track & Field Year Round Dance Team

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Thirty-two freshmen receive academic scholarships to Seton Thirty-two members of the freshman class are attending Seton on academic scholarships. Scholarships were awarded to the students based on their exceptional scores on the Entrance Exam or in recognition of their scores and an essay submission. The scholarships ranged from a four-year full ride valued at $34,000 to one-year, $1,000 scholarships.

Members of the freshman class on academic scholarships are: Front row Kelsey Herbers, Addie Lottman, Emma Hand, Grace Laiveling, Hannah Lazillotta, Christine Rowland,

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Allison Walke, Emily Heine and Alex Driehaus.

Second row: Anna Stagge, Emma Summers, Erika LaRosa, Maureen Carolin, Kelsey Groll, Kelsey Murphy, Danielle Drinkuth, Morgan Doerflein and Andrea Toth.

Third row: Lindsey Mullen, Molly Hartig, Holly Meyer, Katarina Gay, Nicole Melvin and Sydney Vollmer.

Fourth row: Erin Wanger, Ashley Tettenhorst, Abby Awad, Laura Mersmann, Sarah Hilvert, Samantha Riser and Paige Moorhead. Not pictured, Carly Gatterdam.

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Student Spotlight Juniors chosen to represent Seton at conference Seton juniors Meghan Cappel, Marie Fishburn and Michelle Mugwambi represented Seton at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference (HOBY) in June.

The students were chosen to represent Seton based on an essay they submitted describing the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in the community.

They also listed their activities and organizations they participate in at school, in their community and parishes.

Megan is a member of the varsity volleyball team and is involved in Student Council, and is a Student Ambassador. She is also

active with Campus Ministry, Habitat for Humanity, Spanish Club, Hands Across the Campus, Saints for Life and Concert Choir. “I’m so glad I was given the opportunity to attend HOBY. I had a great experience, and I learned many new skills to further my leadership, in school, service, and in extracurricular activities,” said Meghan.

Marie is a member of Student Council and is active in the Drama Club and Concert Choir. She is an honor student who participates in the MathDiscovery Tutoring Program and Community Service. She thought the

Juniors Marie Fishburn, Michelle Mugwambi and Meghan Cappel represented Seton at the HOBY conference.

HOBY experience was amazing, “I will carry on the leadership, support and determination I learned about for the rest of my life,” said Marie.

Michelle served as President of her freshmen

class and is a Student Council Representative.

She is a Student Ambassador, and a member of the Spanish Club, Spirit Club, Hip Hop Royalty Club and Campus Ministry.

Ballerinas | From 10 thrilled to be part of this Christmas tradition,” said Christina. “It’s an amazing experience when the entire show comes together.”

This past weekend, Christina was chosen to lead a dance at the Swan Lake Princess Tea Party.

The Tea Party was held prior to the Ballet’s “Swan Lake” performance.

Christina performed and then taught a dance to the children in attendance.

Christina works very hard perfecting her talent.

She practices ballet three days a week for two and a half hours a day and has been in rehearsals for “The Nutcracker” on Friday and Saturdays. She also studies modern dance one day a week.

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Making the Kindest Cut On May 21, 2010 more than 300 Seton students will Make the Kindest Cut of All and donate their hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. The hair will be made into free wigs for women suffering hair loss due to illness and chemotherapy.

In 2006, Seton set a record for the largest simultaneous cut in history. In May, we’ll set out to break our own record! Future Saints, alumnae and friends are welcome to join us.

Student Spotlight: Booker accepted to Project SCOPE Seton junior Toni Booker was accepted into the College of Mount St. Joseph’s Project SCOPE (Summer Collegiate Orientation Program and Enrichment) this summer.

This is a three-year summer program that introduces sophomore students

to college life as well as assists them in planning and preparing for college through a variety of academic and social enrichment experiences. Project SCOPE seeks to prepare African-American high school students for a successful college experience.

Toni resided on the Mount’s campus and attended mini-classes in science, English and writ-

ing taught by Mount professors. She also participated in a variety of workshops on topics such as study skills, college admission and financial aid. At the conclusion of the program, Toni will earn six college credit hours that can be applied to any college or university. “I loved it! I can’t wait to go back,” said Toni.

Students explore | From 6 time when the teenage unemployment rate is at its highest since 1948, this program provided fulltime employment for 53 high school students in addition to introducing them to future careers in health care.

“The SC Ministry Foundation provides our students with an amazing opportunity to gain

hands-on experience and explore careers in the health care field. Our students have benefited tremendously,” said Sister Patricia Cruise, SC, President of Seton.

This program is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors and has realized exceptional results.

From last year's feedback, the return and retention

rate was 100 percent, that is, all of the participants pursued higher education or returned to high school. Also, 100 percent reported exploring the health care field with greater specificity.

“I am so grateful for this opportunity. I definitely want to participate next year,” said Amy.

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