May 2024 Junior Irish News

Congratulations to Our 8th Grade Junior Irish!

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close, we would like to extend our congratulations and heartfelt celebration to all the 8th Grade Junior Irish members! Whether your next stop is here on Norwood or elsewhere, we hope that you will take all the knowledge and skills you have acquired and continue to grow as you embark on your high school journey.

An Amazing Senior Class As we quickly approach graduation, we are so thankful for the past four years with the Class of 2024.

Below are a few student reflections on how Father Ryan's Tradition of Faith, Knowledge, Service has impacted their life.

Caroline Meyer '24 Father Ryan’s Tradition of Service perfectly exemplifies the Catholic call to serve. While there are required service hours every year, Father Ryan encourages each of us to continue our service at Father Ryan and beyond. My work with the American Cancer Society and as a Relay For Life Co-Chair allowed me to further my passion for service and fight for a cause I care deeply about. Relay For Life gave me the opportunity to make a difference in my community and strengthen my relationship with God through service. Without Father Ryan’s Tradition of Service, I would not have had such ample opportunity to experience service and spread my call of service to others.

William Kleiner '24 My experience with Father Ryan’s Tradition of Irish Pride is summed up in one word, community.

During my time here, I have grown to be a part of many things around this campus. I am involved in the Purple Masque Players and the House System, among many other things. With the sense of community that is in every activity here, I have gained a sense of belonging. Through this community, the Tradition of Irish Pride has helped me discover who I am. Every teacher here is passionate about their job and takes individual time to understand and help students. Their kind disposition is then paid forward through the many sports and clubs we have here. In everything that I have done, a teacher has taken the time to get to know me and help me in ways that were beneficial to my growth as a student and person. Even students take time in these clubs and sports to make sure others are known and loved. I was Known and Loved at Father Ryan by the caring nature of my teachers and other students.

Grace Sizemore '24 As I walk through the halls of Father Ryan, I am greeted by both my current and past teachers, acknowledging and asking me questions that are unique to me. This demonstrates that they truly know me as an individual, giving me a sense of being Known and Loved. The community at Father Ryan provided me with the support I needed to grow in both an academic and personal manner. I am motivated by my teachers’ dedication and passion for learning and exploration. I have enjoyed attending football games and other sporting events with my friends. I take pride in being a member of the Father Ryan community that I will take with me as I enter the next chapter of my life. Go Irish!

Matthew Collins '24 At Father Ryan, the Tradition of Knowledge manifests itself far beyond the traditional sense.

Over the past four years, I have encountered abundant opportunities not only to excel academically but also to immerse myself in a culture that values learning in all aspects of life. Whether through the AP and High Honors classes I have taken or my participation in Show Choir and Purple Masque Players, Father Ryan has consistently pushed me to grow intellectually and personally. In essence, this guiding principle has sparked a transformative journey of knowledge acquisition that has set the stage for my future endeavors in college and beyond.

Kira Stell '24 During my four years at Father Ryan, my teachers have continually guided and supported me to strive to be beyond adequate. Whether it be through spending time helping me before or after school, fostering deeper discussion beyond what is required in the curriculum, or challenging me to not only

grow in my strengths but also my weaknesses in the classroom, I have always felt encouraged and inspired to not only learn the material but to find joy in it as well. Without this Tradition of Knowledge, I would not have flourished both in the classroom and beyond, and I will continue to use the skills I have learned, both academically and personally, well into my future.

AJ Stacey '24 I have experienced the Tradition of Faith at Father Ryan through the institution’s culture of intentionality. The relationships that I have formed at Father Ryan have inspired me to encounter Christ through serving others daily. The Tradition of Faith has also helped me shape my character and my aspirations. The daily availability of the sacraments and the opportunities to lead others in faith have helped develop my desire to live a life centered on Christ.

Summer Camp at Father Ryan

Service Society Inducts 22 New Members Last year, Father Ryan High School announced that it would be changing the name of its service society to honor Father Charles Strobel '61 and his legacy. This year, 22 new members were inducted into the first year of the Father Charles Strobel '61 Service Society with a Mass and ceremony in the Center for the Arts.

Formerly the St. Vincent de Paul Service Society, inductees must serve 120 hours in their community through the Corporal Works of Mercy, with at least 40 hours being with one organization to show a commitment and understanding of that organization and its challenges.

We are deeply grateful to these organizations for their partnership and for providing our students with such valuable service opportunities. A recommendation from the organization is also required for acceptance into the society, further highlighting the importance of their role in this process.

Summer is just around the corner, and it's not too late to sign up for Summer Camps at Father Ryan! Whether your child is interested in soccer, lacrosse, dancing, or creating crafts with cardboard, there's something for everyone at Father Ryan this summer!

Learn more about the Summer Camps we offer and register today!

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We are so proud of our students and their commitment to continuing the tradition of service at Father Ryan!

Lydia Brunner '27 Receives Father Black Award for Excellence

Class of 2024 Next Level Irish Thirteen Senior student-athletes signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic career at the collegiate level!

Congratulations to these Next Level Irish on their dedication and hard work to reach this accomplishment.

Golf player Luke Carroll '24 signed to continue his career at Christian Brothers University.

Three baseball players are continuing their careers after high school. Andrew Hermanson '24 will attend the University of Indianapolis, Aidan Carr '24 is heading to Centre College, and Matthew Shorey '24 has signed with Vanderbilt University.

Mekaih Collins '24 is headed to Austin Peay State University to continue his football career. JoJo Crump '24 will continue his football career at Virginia Military Institute in the fall, while Charlie Becker '24 has signed to play football at Indiana University. Jalen Jackson '24 wraps up the football Next Level Irish by signing with Huntingdon College.

Senior hockey player, Austin Hester '24, will attend the University of Louisville to continue his career. Irish Wrestling star, Joe Calvin '24, will continue his career at Bellarmine University in the fall.

The Father Black Award for Excellence is given to the Freshman student who best exemplifies Catholic Scholarship and Christian Leadership. This prestigious award is voted on by faculty and staff.

This year's finalists include: Bella Burk '27 - Christ the King Matthew Burns '27 - Holy Rosary Academy Trevi Irvine '27 - Croft Middle School Cade Saivar '27 - St. Henry School Award winner Lydia Brunner from St. Matthew School is a member of our second Hayes Scholars class, a member of Emerald House, the Irish Service Corps, and the Respect for Life Club. She participates on the Girls Varsity Basketball team, Girls Cross Country team, and the Track and Field team. Lydia has also been on the Academic Dean's List for

Three volleyball players are continuing their careers in the fall-Katie Green '24 at Tennessee Tech, Emily Holmes '24 at Drury University, and Molly Crumby '24 at Pellissippi State Community College.

We are so proud of you, Irish!

the first three quarters this year.

Congratulations to all of these outstanding students, and we cannot wait to see what they accomplish in the upcoming years at Father Ryan!

Titans Youth Football Camp Join us for the Titans Youth Football camp on June 13!

Open to children ages 7-14, this camp is an opportunity to continue the growth and development of the game of football at the youth level.

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Want to learn more about Junior Irish opportunities?

Visit our Junior Irish webpage to learn more about how you can get your child involved with Father Ryan today!

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