Crusader Connection: Nov. 1, 2018

Crusader Connection Lancaster Catholic High School

Dates to Remember Friday, November 2nd: 2nd Quarter Begins Tuesday, November 6th: Fall Blood Drive

In Ms. Kinsey’s British Thursday, November 8th: Literature class, students were assigned to write a boast in the style of Group Shadow Day Anglo-Saxon epic poetry and deliver it to their class! Several students created a song to fulfill this Friday, November 9th: FPA Concert & Lecture Series- task!

Jamanis Concert

Tuesday, November 13th: FAFSA Completion Night Thursday, November 15th: Fall Play: Murder’s in the Heir Friday, November 16th: Fall Play: Murder’s in the Heir Saturday, November 17th: Fall Play: Murder’s in the Heir Fan the Fire Retreat

In Anatomy class, students presented case studies of patients to the group in “Grand Rounds”style.

Today, the Crusaders celebrated All Saints Day Mass with Fr. Arena, where our Extraordinary Ministers were commissioned. This year’s EM’s are: Autumn Cybulski Erin Fulmer Felicity Hohman Megan Kramp Peter Krimmel Cate Lopez

Megan Lyle Ian McAnally Daniel McTamney-Prexta Anna Peris Benjamin Ryan Devon Soto

Jenna Weinmann Shauna White Claire Wolfe Caraline Young Mary Zukus

Mini-THON was kicked off on Monday with a pep rally and THON families told their stories.

Students had the opportunity to wear red in support of Warwick High School.

Rotary Club nominees from Lancaster Catholic Noel Murrieta, Lakota Eckman, Taylor Rogers, Mateo Tirone and Jillian Wnek have been selected to represent Lancaster Catholic through the Rotary Club’s 4-Way Test Speech Contest. They are advancing from the school competition and will move on to the mid-levels that will take place on November 17th at the Eden Resort. The start of the contest is at 10:00am.

Lands’ End Uniform Sale Starting November 1st, Lands’ End is offering 40% off all full-price uniform items and free shipping on orders $50+.

Promo Code: LESUFRIEND PIN: 5862 This deal is only valid until November 7th and cannot be combined with any other promotional offers.

Orders can be placed online, in-store or by phone.

Click here to visit Lands’ End website.

Crusader Athletics- Fall Update Cross Country - A pair of Crusaders ran in the District Tournament. Senior Mary Zukus finished 30th and junior Jotham Ngarama finished 28th.

Field Hockey - Finished the year 6-12.

Football - Finished the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record, for just the fourth time in school history, winning the Section 3 Title for the 10th time since 1998. They will host the District Semifinal game on Friday, Nov. 9.

Golf - Freshman Jack Novice qualified for the District Tournament and finished 12th.

Girls Soccer - Finished the season with a 17-1-2, losing a heart-breaker in PKs in the District Tournament, one of the most successful seasons in recent memory.

Boys Soccer - Reached the District Semifinals, falling in PKs on Tuesday night, finishing with a 14-5-3 record.

Girls Tennis - Reached the PIAA State Tournament and finished with a 16-3 record. Seniors Riley Smith & Isabel Midcap are still alive in the PIAA Doubles Tournament, after winning the Doubles District Title last weekend.

Girls Volleyball - Reached Districts for the first time in program history & finished with an 11-8 record, the most wins in school history.

Girls Basketball Update Kiki Jefferson - Committed to NCAA Division I’s James Madison University to continue her academic and athletic career.

Join us on Friday, November 16th for Extraordinary Give!

This is an all day event in downtown Lancaster. Not planning on heading downtown? Participation in Extraordinary Give can take place from the comfort of your home.

Lancaster Catholic will be set up in front of T.Blaszczyk & Co. Fair Trade Imports Books & Etc. on North Prince Street and will be having student performances throughout the evening.

What’s in it for you? Besides giving to Lancaster Catholic, you are supporting the next generation of Crusaders in an impactful way. . .

If you donate to Lancaster Catholic during the Extraordinary Give event, you will have the chance to win: • Registration Fee Waiver (good for current applications- $150 value) • Crusader Crazy Swag Bag • Buy One Get One Free Purple & Gold Gala tickets • All Access Pass to ALL Catholic High events, including Athletic events ($500 minimum donation to qualify) Click here to visit Lancaster Catholic’s page on the Extraordinary Give’s website.

Annual Fall Blood Drive Donors Wanted The annual fall blood drive will be held Tuesday, November 6 from 8:00 to 2:00 in the Old Gym. The Blood Drive is sponsored our National Honor Society and Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank.

Did you know that every 2 seconds someone needs a blood transfusion? It is a safe and easy process which takes approximately 45 minutes.

Anyone age 16 or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health on the day of the drive may donate. Pennsylvania law requires a parent consent form for students who are 16 years old. Permission forms are available in the Library and must be returned by Friday, November 2.

Unfortunately, International students may not donate since they have not been in the U.S. for 1 complete year.

All donors must present a photo ID at the time of donation.

Sign-up sheets for donating will be available in the Library beginning Monday, October 22. Please encourage your son or daughter to donate. If you would like to donate please email Miss Susan Martin at smatin@lchsyes.org with your preferred time.

Thank you!

Varsity Club Christmas Greens Sale We, at Lancaster Catholic High School, would like to offer you the opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and help a neighbor at the same time.

The Varsity Club is selling Christmas greens to raise money for families in need in our local community.

With the funds collected from this activity, we can provide gifts, food, and clothing for several families who would not have the means to celebrate the holiday this year.

All of the Christmas greens will be from Stauffers of Kissel Hill. Please fill out the form found on lchsyes.org and make checks payable to Lancaster Catholic High School. Order forms can be dropped off to Mrs. Byers in room 205 or Mrs. Cicchetti in room 122.

Orders are due November 13th. We will not be able to accept any orders after November 13th. If you can not use the greens, donations to Varsity Club are always accepted.

Greens will be available for pick up on Thursday, November 29th at 3 PM- 5 PM. We cannot be responsible for greens ordered and not picked up, so please mark the date on your calendar.

Click here to view the order form!

School Counseling Corner: Timely Tips from your School Counselors About Grief - This past weekend brought with it the horrific accident at Warwick High School as well as the hate crime shooting in the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh.

These events bring with them very complicated scenarios for your children.

Sometimes students exhibit unusual behaviors such as: irritability, exhaustion, depression, apathy, feelings of being overwhelmed, etc. If you are seeing signs that your child may need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to their School Counselor.

Seniors - It is now November. If you have not completed your Naviance profile and resume, it is time to do so. If you need assistance, please come to the School Counseling Office. Also, check out the latest list of college admissions counselors visiting LCHS. The next SAT is December 1st. Please register at www.collegeboard.org no later than November 2nd!

Juniors and Seniors- the School Counseling Office has books available for the upcoming College Fair at Conestoga Valley High School on November 5, 2018 from 6-8 P.M. This fair offers workshops and will have over 120 colleges represented.

Coffee with Counselors - all parents of freshmen are invited to a brief meeting with the School Counselors to discuss the first quarter report cards and check in with you about your students on Tuesday, November 6th from 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. in the Faculty Dining Room. So after voting, come join us!

Christmas in the Big Apple to benefit the LCHS Field Hockey Team What: Where: When: Why: Cost:

“Do As You Please” Bus Trip to New York City Sunday, December 9, 2018 ~ 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to benefit the LCHS Field Hockey Team $54.00 per person - includes driver gratuity

On Sunday, December 9, 2018, we will depart Lancaster Catholic High School at 7 a.m. sharp!

We will be dropped off at the rear of the Winter Garden Theater which is a prime location to enjoy shopping, the theater district, the museums, and Time Square. NYC will be abuzz with Christmas decorations and good cheer.

Bus picks up at the same location at 7 p.m. for an approximate return to Lancaster Catholic High School at 10 p.m.

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Tickets cost $54 which includes the gratuity for the • bus drivers.

• We have two buses reserved for this event so space • is limited - first come/first served.

Make your reservation by November 16 at the latest!

Money due with your reservation.

Make checks payable to LCHS Boosters.

Questions? Please contact Diana Anater at (717) 951-5198 or danater@lchsyes.org.

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“Do As You Please” Bus Trip to NYC - Sunday, December 9, 2018 - Reservation Form Names of attendees ______________________________________________________________________ with at least one ______________________________________________________________________ contact email and phone number: ______________________________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE REQUIRED: We understand this is a non-chaperoned trip. I have spoken to my child about adhering to the time schedule. _________________________________________________________________________________________ A contact phone number for the day of the trip is ____________________________. ______# TICKETS @ $54 PER TICKET = ________ Make checks payable to LCHS Boosters| Make your reservations by November 16, 2018 Mail or deliver completed form with payment to: Lancaster Catholic Athletic Office · 650 Juliette Ave. · Lancaster, PA 17601 · ATTN: NYC TRIP/FIELD HOCKEY

Parent Referral Program Our Referral Program is meant to thank families who have added new members to the Crusader family. For each new family that enrolls, the referring family will receive a $500 discount on tuition for the 20182019 school year, applied at the end of the 2nd marking period.

Currently, five Crusader families are receiving this discount. All you have to do is recommend Lancaster Catholic!

With Open House coming up this Sunday, now is the perfect time to tell your friends about Catholic High and encourage them to visit LCHS. If you have any questions, please contact Kyla Hockley, Admissions Director, for more information at 717-509-0313 or by emailing khockley@lchsyes.org.

Purple & Gold Gala Planning Committee Members Needed The Advancement team is looking for individuals who love events to help plan this year’s Purple & Gold Gala that will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 6 pm - 11 pm at the Lancaster Country Club.

Please contact Lori Wagner at lwagner@lchsyes.org or 717-509-0313.

Alumni Citation Award Established in conjunction with our 75th Anniversary in 2003, the Alumni Citation Award was created to recognize exceptional alumni and is the most prestigious honor to be bestowed upon a Lancaster Catholic alum.

Graduates can be honored in the areas of Outstanding Professional Achievement (female nominations in this category are strongly encouraged), Service to Humanity and/or Service to Lancaster Catholic High School. If you know an exceptional person worthy of this singular honor, we encourage you to nominate that individual.

Nomination forms can be obtained by clicking here!

For Those Interested In Jr. High Wrestling Crusaders Jr. High Wrestling

Please send to Ken Nakagawa 806 Cobblestone Lane, Lancaster, PA 17601, (717)-283-5204. Registration may be sent via email to knakagawa89@yahoo.com. Payments may be brought in on the first day of practice.

Please fill out the information on this form for our records. Please print neatly or type.

Name:

Date: City:

Address: Phone:

Zip Code:

email:

School: Birth Date/Grade: Parent/Guardian’s Names: Emergency Contact (other than parent or guardian): Emergency Contact Phone:

Emergency Contact email:

Medical conditions: Practices: Practices will be held from November 16, 2018- February 13, 2018. *Please include registration Fee of $35.00, check payable to LCHS Boosters.

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Membership Rules: Members shall work to the best of their ability.

Members shall be attentive to instruction and non-disruptive to other members.

Members shall treat other members and coaches with respect.

Members shall not deface any of the facilities and shall treat all equipment with care.

Members are free to attend any or all sessions but are encouraged to attend as many as possible.

Any members who persist with repeated discipline problems will be dismissed.

I agree to abide by the rules and guidelines laid out above, and understand that failure to do so may result in my dismissal from the program. By my signature, I certify that I have read the rules and agree to abide by them.

Club member signature: Parent signature: Liability Release: I, the undersigned individually and as a parent/guardian of dsfsdfdsfdsfsdfsdfsdfdsfsdf, that he be admitted to participate in the Parochial Wrestling Program. I do hereby agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless Lancaster Catholic High School, the Crusader Mat Club, any and all coaches and employees connected with the program, of all causes, liabilities, damages, claims or demands whatsoever on account of any injury or accident involving the said minor arising out of the minor’s attending the club or in the course of completion and/or activities held in connection with the club.