CYO Sports

CYO Fall Sports Roundup

BY JESSIE MCKEOWN

Sports returned to Christ the King this fall for another great season. Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) athletics at CTK featured cross-county and basketball for girls and boys.

CTK parent and coach Phil Williamson (dad of Lauren ‘24) and co-coach Michael Frazee coached their largest crosscountry team this fall with 37 active participants, up from 17 runners last season.

“Their biggest achievement this year has been the comradery that has developed among the runners as they bond with their teammates,” Coach Phil said.

Runners on the team come from local elementary, middle school and homeschool backgrounds. The CTK team finished strong this season while competing in six local meets around the Bay Area, and represented our CTK family with excellent sportsmanship and Crusader pride. Basketball began its season practicing in September with nearly 500 teams of students in grades 3-8 participating throughout the Oakland Diocese.

CTK CYO has an amazing group of coaches including veteran Coach Josephine Greer (mom of Christian ‘25 and Kaitlyn ‘26), who played from 4th grade through her freshman year in college, and has been a coach since her kids were in kindergarten.

“What I appreciate most about the CYO league is the experience, connections, and opportunities the kids get while playing with their classmates and community,” Coach Josephine said.

“Each year, I have witnessed players develop their confidence, sportsmanship, and physical fitness while also learning to communicate and trust other teammates.”

We look forward to watching the CTK CYO basketball teams grow in skill and faith this season.

“Each year, I have witnessed players develop their confidence, sportsmanship, and physical fitness while also learning to communicate and trust other teammates.”

— COACH JOSEPHINE GREER

Parent-Teacher Group Fosters Partnership

BY CHRISTINA FRANCIS, PTG PRESIDENT

CTK’s Parent-Teacher Group (PTG) is a welcoming place for parents/guardians, teachers, school administrators, and CTK parishioners to exchange ideas and plan social events that enrich our community.

Our purpose is to create and promote activities and programs geared toward the enrichment of our children’s minds, hearts, and spirituality, which stays true to Catholic teachings and Gospel values.

We facilitate communication and garner volunteer support to create and encourage a sense of community.

PTG events include the first-day-of-school coffee social, fatherdaughter dance, Halloween carnival, and the mother-son event, and our big fundraiser, the Monsignor Wade Golf Tournament.

As current president, my goals include increased transparency from PTG and building a more cohesive relationship between the school and the parish.

PTG recently partnered with CTK ministries to host a fun fall Family Bingo Night, which was co-hosted with Youth Minister Mike Aliscad, who called the bingo numbers along with Father Paulson. King Gyro provided delicious food and generously donated proceeds to CTK’s Student Leadership and Youth Ministry groups.

Be on the lookout for more fun events coming soon, including after-church meet-and-greets (with coffee & donuts!), a movie night, and so much more!

The next PTG meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 31. If you would like to suggest an agenda item, please email me at ptgpresident@ctkschool.org. n

Catholic Schools Week Jan. 29–Feb. 4, 2023

Join us for the kick-off of Catholic Schools Week on Sunday, Jan. 29, when CTK will host a celebratory Mass followed by an open house with school tours and classrooms showcasing student work. n