Winter Sports Find Success
The Winter Sports season is drawing to a close, and our teams are preparing for their postseason tournaments. While the Irish are busy putting the finishing touches on their seasons, here is a look at some of the success Irish Athletics has found this season:
Varsity Girls Basketball
The Varsity Girls Basketball team, led by Head Coach Tony McLeod, are gearing up for their final regular season game against Harpeth Hall on February 9. The Lady Irish have posted a strong 19-2 record this season and look to have an even stronger postseason run.
Swim & Dive:
The Swim and Dive team is preparing to make a splash at the State Meet this Friday and Saturday after claiming four Region titles with an additional seven Top 8 finishes.
Region Title Winners:
Women’s 200 medley relay:
Libby Helmer ‘27, Sadye Platek ‘27, Lucy Trailov ‘25, Emilia Trailov ‘27
Junior Irish School Spirit Night Recap
Junior Irish School Spirit Night was a success! Thank you to all of our Junior Irish who joined us for the Varsity Girls and Boys basketball games against CPA!
Keep up with our Junior Irish events by visiting our Junior Irish webpage today!
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Kicking Off the SeasonScience Olympiad
The Science Olympiad team officially kicked off their season at the Nashville Invitational at John Overton High School. The Irish brought home six medals, including two first-place medals.
Congratulations, Irish!
100 fly: Lucy Trailov ‘25
500 free: Libby Helmer ‘27
Diving: Grace Klein ‘26
Varsity Wrestling:
The Irish Wrestling team claimed the Region Duals title against Christian Brothers High School this year. At the State Duals Championship this past weekend, the Irish placed 2nd after taking on McCallie in the final match. The Wrestling team is preparing for the Region Individual Meet this weekend.
Dance Team:
The Dance team traveled to Orlando for the UDA National Dance Championship this weekend. Performing in the Varsity Hip Hop Division, the Dance team brought home a 6th place trophy after competing against 25 other teams.
Cheer on our Irish teams by keeping up with our Irish Athletics Instagram account or by checking our Athletics Schedule online. Go Irish!
Middle Tennessee Scholastic Art Awards
Every year, students from our various art classes submit pieces of their work for the Middle Tennessee Scholastic Arts Awards. Once students submit their works, experts judge the pieces on originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal vision. There are four categories of awards: Honorable Mentions, Silver Key Awards, Gold Key Awards, and American Vision Awards. This year, Father Ryan had one student from Mr. Durand’s AP Art class submit for consideration – Rosie Yang ’24.
1st Place: Scrambler - Rosie Yang '24 and Mei Mei Baker '26
1st Place: Microbe MissionJoaquin Panelo '26 and Samantha Smith '25
2nd Place: Write-it Do-it - Harry Penne '24 and Samantha Smith '25
5th Place: Optics - Mei Mei Baker '26 and Rosie Yang '24
6th Place: Wind Power - Harry Penne '24, Abby Thomas '24, and Grace Sizemore '24
6th Place: Chemistry Lab - Harry Penne '24 and Rosie Yang '24
Save the Date: Summer Camp at Father Ryan
It may be cold outside, but warm weather and fun are right around the corner! Summer Camps at Father Ryan are back, and we can't wait to spend the summer with our campers. Whether your child is an artist, baker, performer, or athlete, there's something for everyone!
Mark your calendar; registration opens on Tuesday, February 20!
Rosie submitted a colored pencil drawing titled “In the Bowl” and received a Gold Key Award.
“The Arts Program has prepared me with skills and experiences. For example, we do regular critiques for each of our projects in AP Art. These critiques are fun and beneficial for my artistic growth, allowing me to receive feedback from my peers and teacher, Mr. Durand. I like the collaborative environment where I feel comfortable sharing opinions and learning more. Moreover, Mr. Durand is a funny, knowledgeable, and inspiring teacher. His guidance has motivated me to create, and I've gained confidence while using the power of art to communicate and express myself," said Rosie Yang '24.
We are so proud of all of our students and their incredible work!
House Dodgeball Tournament Recap
The race for the Irish Cup is well underway! After a delayed first round due to snow days, the annual House Dodgeball Tournament officially kicked off with some big results. After the double-elimination rounds that sent Elliston, Norwood, Oak, and Trinity back to the stands, students, faculty, and staff watched Immaculata and Emerald compete in the final during our January pep rally.
Congratulations to Immaculata House, and best of luck to all six Houses as the Irish Cup gets closer and closer!
