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CHARITY & VOLUNTEERISM

HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATES TIME TO FEED THE HUNGRY

Bourgade Catholic High agency. The softball team and ing others. Feeding the Hungry School is on a mission to drama club are also among the will be the focus of students and help those less fortunate, school groups to feed the hungry, faculty for the remainder of 2017; all school year long. With the all school year long. With the delivering sandwiches, donuts, and a school-wide resolution to serve start of the New Year, Bourgade start of the New Year, Bourgade water for homeless to eat. those who need it the most. Catholic remained dedicated to a Catholic remained dedicated to a new philanthropic goal: to feed the new philanthropic goal: to feed the “I knew that what I was doing For more information or to get hungry. hungry. compared to the extremely hard involved, please contact Andrew work of the employees at Feed My Vilcan at avilcan@bourgadecathoIn honor of the Junior’s Day of In honor of the Junior’s Day of Starving Children, was just a small lic.org. Prayer and Service, on January Prayer and Service, on January piece of the puzzle, but the way 19, students from the high school everyone worked so well together, More than a high school, Bourspent the day at Feed My Starving spent the day at Feed My Starving I just felt such a sense of commu- gade Catholic provides a college Children. Children. nity and purpose”, explains faculty preparatory curriculum with romember JinHee Huff. “I’m look- bust student activities in a nurturBourgade Catholic is no stranger Bourgade Catholic is no stranger ing forward to going back; I have ing environment that emphasizes to Feed My Starving Children, a to Feed My Starving Children, a already scheduled a session to take Catholic values. Members of The non-profi t in Mesa, Arizona. Since non-profi t in Mesa, Arizona. Since the Drama Club to participate in Class of 2016 were accepted to 97 August, the school’s faculty, senior August, the school’s faculty, senior this awesome experience.” different colleges and universities class, National Honor Society and class, National Honor Society and and earned over $10.8 million in drama club have hand-packed drama club have hand-packed Bourgade Catholic High School merit scholarships. Learn more by meals specifi cally formulated for meals specifi cally formulated for immerses its students and faculty visiting www.BourgadeCatholic. malnourished children in more malnourished children in more in the practice of giving back to org. than 70 countries at the non-profi t than 70 countries at the non-profi t the community and selfl essly serv-

CITY NEWS

LEARNING LEADERSHIP THROUGH ACTION

ANNIE, A SOPHOMORE AT DEER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, IS PASSIONATE ABOUT NEARLY EVERYTHING. A performer, she loves theater and dance. Recently, she exhibited her love for the arts and her community by organizing a charity art show to support the Deer Valley Dance Department and the Arizona I AM VERY HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT BOURGADE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL HAS SELECTED MR. MARCEL LOPEZ TO BE THE HEAD COACH FOR THE 2017-18 BCHS VARSITY FOOTBALL PROGRAM. Mr. Lopez brings 10 years of experience as a Head Varsity Football Coach at a college prep charter school. While there he inaugurated and built a varsity football program and led his team to fi ve State Championship appearances. He was also named Coach of the Year in 2007, 2009, and in 2013. When asked about motivating and inspiring student-athletes to be excellent in achievement, he wrote, “Motivation, simply defi ned, is the ability to initiate and persist at a task. Student athletes should be motivated by trying to become the best version of themselves and Artist’s Guild Scholarship Fund. Artist’s Guild Scholarship Fund.

Her idea for an art show occurred to her while attending a youth conference. In a mere fi ve months, this dynamic 16-year-old pulled together a charity event with donated art, live music and even a raffl e. She received help from friends, family, her school, local businesses and her Girl Scout Troop 1219. The event raised $700 which she donated exemplify this through their actions on (and off) the playing fi eld. They have to understand that when they put on that jersey they represent so much more than themselves. They represent their school, their family, their community and their team. At Bourgade Catholic they are also called to represent their faith... not everyone has the ability to do what they are asked to do ...(our student athletes) are held to a higher standard because they have chosen to take on the challenge of competing at a high level while also meeting their academic requirements. Mediocrity is unacceptable when you have the ability to be great.” We agree with him - BCHS student athletes have the ability to be great! Marcel Lopez has been involved with Catholic education for most of his life. He attended St. Agnes

equally to the Deer Valley Dance Department and the Arizona Artists’ Guild Scholarship Fund.

Annie says that this experience helped her grow as a person. Learning to overcome setbacks with understanding and compassion, she feels this project has made her a better leader. Foremost, she became adept at prioritizing her life, juggling school with multiple extracurricular activities. Thoughtful and gracious, Annie acknowledges blessings can show up in the most unlikely places—like her math teacher who unexpectedly ended up being a major source of support for Annie and for her event.

Annie’s passion reaches far beyond the arts however. At school, she is the Bible Study President, Social Progression Vice-President and CoFounder, Superintendent Student Representative, The President’s Catholic School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from the University of Arizona and is currently enrolled in an Education program through the University of Mary. In his latest role he has been a Co-Offensive Coordinator for the Varsity Football program at St. Mary’s High School. On February 7, 2017 at 6:00pm, Bourgade Catholic will be hosting a Meet and Greet with Mr. Lopez. Formal introduction of Mr. Lopez will take place at 6:30pm. Students, parents, alumni, and Golden Eagle fans are encouraged to attend. We welcome Mr. Marcel Lopez to the Bourgade Catholic family! Volunteer Service Award recipient, and a member of the physics club -- while taking all honor classes and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her jaw-dropping list of activities and interests include ballet, track and fi eld, marine biology and public relations. She is quick to admit that she appreciates what she learns even when trying something she is not particularly good at doing. For example, Annie will tell you she is no Olympic athlete but track taught her a lot about leadership. She credits her coach who taught her that there are “no part-time champions” and urged her to give her all in every aspect of her life.

Annie is a full-time champion. Connection, mastery and selfcreation all drivers of leadership, are apparent in Annie’s life. She clearly has the Girl Scout DNA as a go-getter, innovator, risk-taker and

BOURGADE CATHOLIC WELCOMES NEW VARSITY FOOTBALL HEAD COACH

leader.

More than a high school, Bourgade Catholic provides a college preparatory curriculum with robust student activities in a nurturing environment that emphasizes Catholic values. Members of The Class of 2016 were accepted to 97 different colleges and universities and earned over $10.8 million in merit scholarships. Learn more by visiting www.BourgadeCatholic.org.

CITY NEWS

AN EXCITING NEW OPTION FOR PRE-K-12 EDUCATION IN THE NORTH VALLEY NVCA SET TO OPEN IN AUGUST 2017

NORTH VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ANNOUNCED PLANS FOR ITS ‘TOPPING OUT CEREMONY’ SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 23 AT 11:00 A.M. School leaders, Board of Trustee members, key donors, and construction personnel will meet YOU SEE IT ON THE NEWS AND SOCIAL MEDIA—GIRLS AS YOUNG AS 12 YEARS OLD DISAPPEARING. These girls aren’t running away because of a fi ght with parents or siblings. These girls are being tricked or taken and forced into a world of sex traffi cking. In some cases, girls are abducted off the street, but 71 percent of victims have previously met their abductor. Traffi ckers will recruit girls at school, malls and online. They look for easy targets: teens that feel isolated, appear vulnerable, or don’t have strong relationships with safe adults. Traffi ckers will often manufacture a friendship or relationship to build trust. That relationship can soon become the most important thing in their lives and eclipse family relationships and other commitments. At other times, on site February 23 to celebrate on site February 23 to celebrate

this important milestone in the construction of NVCA’s new 72,000 square foot campus located at 33655 N. 27th Drive, Phoenix. The event is planned to commemorate the half way point in completion of the campus for opening fall 2017.

The 21st Century designed campus, The 21st Century designed campus, traffi ckers will promise a job making lots of money. How can parents combat the deception of sex traffi ckers? Here are three tips to keep your child safe.

1. Cultivate a strong relationship

Teens who have a strong relationship with their parents may be less likely to be infl uenced by traffi ckers who are looking for girls who are alone or isolated. Parents who are involved in their teen’s life will deter traffi ckers who may move on to easier targets.

2. Why Rules?

Teens rarely like rules, but they help keep them safe. Teens need to understand the reasons for rules and what can happen if they aren’t followed. These include: curfews, staying in groups, checking in, knowing friends, and where they plan to be. The more your teen understands the importance of rules moving from Anthem to Tramonto, will provide a Christ-centered liberal arts education for 600+ students, grades Pre-K through 12. With the addition of high school, the new school will offer an expanded curriculum in a blended, project based learning environment. Enabled with a strong technology platform, students will have increased fl exibility in learning while benefi ting from a full range of athletic programs, performing arts, and STEAM classes.

The innovative features of the campus include fl exible and multi-sensory study areas. Overlooking the natural desert, the facility offers multiple outdoor learning opportunities that interface and connect to the natural environment. The integration of a robust technology platform supports fl exible learning in a collaborative, visual and experiential environment.

Nate Kretzmann said: “We are blessed to keep them safe, the more likely the rules will be followed.

3. Talk about Sex Tra cking

Talk about sex traffi cking to your teen and show them stories of real people. Many teens are lured away from home with promises of modeling, becoming famous, love or making a lot of money. Traffi ckers start friendships online, in person or through friends and will often lie about their age. Most teens think sex traffi cking only happens in faraway places or to other people. The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates that 100,000 children and young women ranging in age from ages 9 to 19 are traffi cked in America each year— with the average age of 11 years old. January was Sex Traffi cking Awareness Month. You can join the Catholic Charities community and excited to see this remarkable new campus reach this important milestone. As the project moves towards a July completion, we are excited to be able to offer students a strong biblical-based academic education as well as a foundational education that develops strong social skills and emotional intelligence of our students.” Kretzmann further stated that this “milestone celebration brings a special joy to fulfi lling our mission of expanding the opportunity for more students to gain an education that can help defi ne and reinforce a deep sense of God-given value, purpose and meaning.”

NVCA is now enrolling for the 2017-2017 academic year. For further information, contact Lori Fox at lorif@northvalleyca.org, Natalie Gilliland at natalieg@northvalleyca. org or @623.551.3454. Enrollment information is also available on the

IS YOUR CHILD AN EASY TARGET FOR SEX TRAFFICKERS?

website at www.gonvca.org helping sex traffi cked survivors and combating traffi cking of vulnerable teenagers. For more information or to become involved, please contact Tami Hartman at THartman@cc-az. org.

Founded in 1933, Catholic Charities provides care for the vulnerable of all faiths in Phoenix and northern Arizona through programs in foster care, early start education, housing, veteran services, refugee relocation and poverty reduction. Learn more by visiting www. catholiccharitiesaz.org. Social connections include www.facebook. com/CatholicCharitiesAZ and twitter.com/CCArizona.