Crusader Connection; May 9, 2019

Crusader Connection Lancaster Catholic High School

Dates to Remember Friday, May 10th: FPA Concert & Lecture Series“Mary” Lecture by Dick Ressel & Scott Drackley Saturday, May 11th: The Confessionals Concert & Dance

Catholic Schools Art Contest

Lancaster Catholic took home the top 3 places in the Senior Division (Grades 10 – 12) in the Monday, May 13th: Marching Band & Color Guard Catholic Schools Art Contest! The art is being displayed in the Archives Case at the Diocesan Info Night Center.

Thursday, May 16th: Senior Final Exams Friday, May 17th: Senior Final Exams Saturday, May 18th: FPA Broadway Trip to NYC Monday, May 20th: Senior Final Exams

The students are: 1st Place - Logan Paulukow (“Devotion to Mary”), 2nd Place – Anthony Andrews (“Father Gerard”) and 3rd Place – Kathryn Keane (“La Corona de Rosas”).

Also, Gabrielle Kambouroglos (“God’s Many Languages”) and Annie Morris (“Shield of Faith”) both won Honorable Mention.

Once Upon A Prom Photo Gallery Click here to view the photo gallery

Spanish Honor Society Sociedad Honoraria Hispรกnica Breakfast Induction Ceremony and Awarding of Senior Honor Cords Wednesday, May 15, 2019 7:30 a.m, room 27

A Message from the STAR Team May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and although we often do not like talking about this topic, we all most look after our mental and emotional health. Click here to read a great article addressing the stress students experience as the school year comes to an end, and how parents can help.

Thank you to all who have donated to the Veterans’ Victory House!

Over 15 boxes of home goods and food items were donated to help the homeless veterans in Lancaster County staying at Veterans’ Victory House.

To see how Lancaster Catholic’s Varsity Club has impacted the local community throughout the year, click here.

Commencement Information The Class of 2019 will hold its Award Ceremony, Baccalaureate and Graduation the week of May 20th.

Award Ceremony Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 9:30 AM- LCHS All family members are invited and welcomed to attend.

Baccalaureate Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 7 PM St. John Neumann Catholic Church 601 E. Delp Rd. Lancaster, PA 17601 Tickets are required for the Baccalaureate Mass Graduation Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 7 PM - LCHS Tickets are required for Graduation Graduation and the Award Ceremony will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend. The link will be made available the week of May 20th.

Spring Signing Day Congratulations to the six Crusader Athletes that will be continuing their athletic career in college!

Megan Kramp- Allegheny College- Field Hockey Will Koenig- Franklin and Marshall- Football Xanthe Jamanis- Arcadia University- Softball Effie Jamanis- Arcadia University- Softball Mary Zukus- Ursinus College- Cross County/ Track* Maggie Boyle- University of Akron- Lacrosse *Not pictured

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Is your student looking for a summer job?

The Fat Crab Cafe in Lancaster- is looking for Catholic High Students to work over the summer. They are not open Mondays, but the owner, Tim Glatfelter ‘77, pays competitive wages and loves LCHS students because they show up and work hard.

Other employment opportunities include: Stauffers, Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland.

Need a recommendation? Contact the School Counseling Office.

Niche Review Survey Sweepstakes We need your help reviewing our school. Parents and students have a chance to win $1,000 by submitting a review! It only takes about 5 minutes and your responses are anonymous and will be displayed on Niche to help others find a school that’s right for them!

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Save the Date: Saturday June 1st, 2019 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM Please be on the lookout for your very special invitation to the STEM Sisters End of Year Bash!

You don’t want to miss this!

“IT HAPPENED AT THE LIBRARY” All Lancaster County K-12 students and their families, classes, clubs and youth groups are invited to submit original writing and artwork for display at the Lancaster Public Library and for possible inclusion in a published book and a play performance!

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, June 1, 2019 3:30 PM This is NOT a contest. We welcome ALL appropriate writing and artwork.

We’ll celebrate at a Library Happening on Saturday, December 7, 1-4 p.m.

Please read the guidelines carefully and submit your work and Statement of Release by the deadline. Late or incorrectly submitted work will be disqualified.

Click here to learn more.

What: Art Contest When: Entries must be received by Monday May 20, 2019 (click here for details) Theme: Connecting Cultures through Art and Education Who: Any student in 3rd-12th grade living in Central PA Prizes: Given in each of the following grade categories:

• 3rd-5th grade

• 6th-8th grade

• 9th-12th grade Winners:

•$50 Visa Gift Card

•$150 Gift Card to Winner's school to support Art program Runners-Up:

•$25 Visa Gift Card The artwork of all winners will be framed and placed in a Haitian school and displayed on the Foundation's website.

Submissions Due: May 20, 2019 Winners Announced: May 28, 2019

Do you want to reduce your tuition next year?

Would you like to see a $500 discount on your tuition?

If the answer is yes, then take part in our referral program!

For each new family that enrolls, the referring family will receive a $500 discount on tuition. There are no limits on how many referrals a family can earn.

All you have to do is recommend Lancaster Catholic!

If you have any questions, please contact Kyla Hockley, Admissions Director, for more information at 717-509-0313 or by emailing khockley@lchsyes.org.

From the desk of the School Counseling Office Parents - with AP testing well underway and finals right around the corner, students are really feeling fatigued. Although it may seem impossible, getting enough rest and following a balanced diet and exercise routine will help with the stress and fatigue of exams!

Week 2 Test Date

Morning (8 AM)

Afternoon (12 PM)

May 13th Biology Physics C: Mechanics

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (2 PM Test Time) May 14th Calculus AB Art History Calculus BC

Human Geography May 15th English Lang. & Comp.

Italian Language & Culture Macroeconomics May 16th Comparative Gov. & Politics Statistics World History Microeconomics Computer Science A May 17th Music Theory Latin Just for Juniors - Lititz Woman’s Club is looking for current junior young women who are residents of Warwick School district to apply for recognition for the upcoming school year.

Please visit https://lititzwomansclub.squarespace.com to complete the application form. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2019.

Resurrection proclaims Miss Weaver Day Resurrection Catholic School proclaims May 31 Miss Weaver Day in recognition of Brenda Weaver who is retiring after 45 years in Catholic education.

All are invited 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. , when the school hosts friends, former students, teachers and colleagues who want to wish Weaver well, though anyone is also welcome to stop in any time during the day.

An official recognition ceremony takes place at 11 a.m. Later that day from 5-7 p.m. , the end-of- school picnic at Long’s Park, Pavilion #2, continues the celebration, and all are also welcome there.

Acquaintances who plan to attend the mid-morning recognition should contact dwalker@rcspa.org or 717-392-3083, especially if they would like to comment or make a presentation.

Weaver, a Lancaster native, attended St. Anne School, Lancaster Catholic High School, Millersville University and York College of Pennsylvania.

She taught 29 years at Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Ephrata, and has spent the past 14 years at Resurrection, 12 of them as principal.