Crusader Connection; September 19, 2019

E-Sports In the News (Fox 43) Video games are taking over some classrooms in our area. Contrary to what some parents think, organizers say it’s not just about having fun.

At Lancaster Catholic High School, there is a classroom unlike any other with new computers built so students on the E-sports team can game together.

Organizers want parents to know it’s not all fun and gaming though. What the students are learning could lead them into their careers after high school.

“This could be IT support. It could be media, journalism, all kinds of fields that surround E-sports,” explained Brianna Titi, a spokeswoman for the Emerald Foundation. “We recognize not all students will be pro-gamers, but we do realize there are a lot of opportunities within E-sports available here in Lancaster County.”

-Story from Fox43

Upcoming Events LCHS Marching Crusader Legacy Picture Retake Band Showcase Golf Classic Day & FPA Concert September 21

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Lancaster Catholic senior Oliver Klemmer, left, and teammate sophomore Blaise Stehman perform with the band before their game against Ephrata at Crusader Stadium on Friday.

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Athletes juggle playing sports and playing in the band, in same season JOHN WALK

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Now an AAU basketball coach, Kobe Bryant stirred controversy about a week ago with an Instagram post that shamed one of his girl players for missing a game for a dance recital.

“So that should tell you where her focus was,” Bryant said in the post.

Bryant has since walked back that comment in an attempt to explain how his intention wasn’t malicious.

Fortunately for several football players across the Lancaster-Lebanon League, they aren’t pressured to choose between a fall sport and participating in the marching band.

“We don’t limit a student from doing what they want to do,” Lancaster Catholic football coach Todd Mealy said.

Three of Mealy’s football players are in the marching band this season: senior Oliver Klemmer, junior Aiden

Stehman and sophomore Blaise Stehman. They are three of about a dozen L-L football players pulling double duty on Friday nights this fall.

The others are AnnvilleCleona junior Kenny Schaefer, Conestoga Valley senior Frank Haggerty, Ephrata sophomore James Ellis, Lebanon sophomores Jaime Torres and Angel Martinez, Northern Lebanon junior Arthur Shirk, Octorara senior Nick McCaw and

Penn Manor junior Dorian Zimmerman.

Of course, they aren’t the only L-L fall sport athletes in the marching band. For instance, Klemmer’s sister at Lancaster Catholic, Vivian, juggles field hockey and playing the mellophone for the Crusaders’ marching band, while Annville-Cleona has five field hockey players in the marching band, including drum major Leah Krall. And there are sevBAND, page C4

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Marching Band Showcase Volunteers Needed!

The Fine & Performing Arts Department needs VOLUNTEERS for our Marching Band Showcase on Saturday, September 21st.

The event will be held at our Crusader Stadium and we could really use your help. Volunteers are is needed for set-up, concessions, and general help throughout the day.

Please email Mrs. Karen Arnold to sign-up at kdarnold2@verizon.net If you have any questions. . . .you can call her at (717) 201-3999

Crusader Legacy Golf Classic Join us on Monday, September 23rd at Bent Creek Country Club for an exciting round of golf that raises money for tuition assistance at Lancaster Catholic!

Hit the links with four of your friends for a chance to win some sweet prizes, epic bragging rights and a great day of golf.

And don’t worry, lunch and dinner are included.

If you would like to golf in the event with your foursome, click here for more information and to sign up!

Contact Joe Sahd at 717-509-0313 0r jsahd@lchsyes.org if you have any questions.

STEM Sisters Kick-Off Event We are ready to begin the new STEM Sisters year with our annual kick-off event!

Please join us for an exciting evening at The North Museum of Nature and Science (400 College Ave, Lancaster 17603) on October 2nd from 5 - 8 pm!

Dinner will be provided and is free.

This event for girls, parents, and mentors!

Click here to register for the kick-off event on October 2nd!

Lands’ End Uniform Sale Click here to go to Lands’ End! Promo Code LESUFRIEND Sale is on now until September 25!

Stauffer’s School Rewards Program At Stauffers of Kissel Hill Supermarkets, it is part of our mission to “Enrich Our Community” through involvement with our new program Stauffers School Rewards. This year we are committed to give up to $20,000 to Lancaster County schools.

Any Stauffers Rewards Card Member may participate in the Stauffers School Rewards.

Phonathon Volunteer Sign Up

Lancaster Catholic’s Phonathon is October 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 from 5:30-8:00 with dinner from 5-5:30.Volunteers are needed to help make phone calls and raise funds for the Lancaster Catholic Fund!

Click here to sign up.

Can’t make any of the Phonathon dates but still want to help?

We still have many opportunities for you to get involved.

Dinner supplies are needed to help fuel the success of the Phonathon.

Click here to donate dinner to the volunteers

Will you make a difference at Lancaster Catholic?

School Counseling Corner The Lancaster County Career and Technology Centers (CTC) -

10th & 11 th graders: Don’t miss the brief CTC presentation on Friday, September 27th during first Crusader Period in our library. This is an excellent way to learn about all of the programs and opportunities at the CTC campuses. Sign up is easy and fast through your Naviance Account--go to the Colleges Tab and scroll down to College visits. Please let Mrs. Taormina know if you need assistance; you will receive a pass on the morning of the presentation.

PA Catholic Colleges Admissions Counselors coming to LCHS!

On Monday, September 30, from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. , approximately 20 Catholic College Admissions Counselors from all over PA will offer a mini college fair for juniors and seniors. This is a great opportunity for students to discover the many unique and faith based programs offered right in PA!

Changes to PSAT Registration

A letter will be sent out to all parents and students in 10th and 11th grade regarding the new registration procedures for PSAT. The School Counseling Office will no longer be accepting payment for PSAT, but rather, Total Registration will be handling this task for us. We are excited about this new procedure and by early next week, you will be sent a letter instructing you about registration and on line or mail-in payment. We have ordered plenty of tests, however, we will not accept payments after the late deadline.

Please keep an eye out for an email from the School Counseling Office.

College Spotlight

Seniors - did you know that if you attend an open house or schedule a visit to the Millersville University Campus, they will waive your application fee?

That’s a $40.00 savings! Additionally, Millersville will offer LCHS students and instant acceptance day where if you submit a completed application and transcript (see your School Counselor) they will tell you instantly if you are accepted!

Check out Millersville and other schools in our weekly spotlight or Naviance!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR LCHS/LCDS VOLLEYBALL’S ANNUAL

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14th LCHS GYM 6:00 PM JV/ 7:00 PM VARSITY Anyone who donates $1 or more Picks a free baked good of their choice AT ALL HOME GAMES IN OCTOBER !!!

WEAR PINK TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE! Come support our Teams and Breast Cancer Awareness All proceeds will be donated to the Sideout Foundation

Military Appreciation Night The Varsity Club of Lancaster Catholic will host a Military Appreciation Night at Crusader Stadium at the varsity football game versus Annville-Cleona on September 27, 2019.

All veterans and military personnel will be admitted free at the special gate near the home concession stand with their military ID cards. They will be able to enjoy light refreshments at our hospitality tent before the game through half-time.

Please invite all veterans and current soldiers to join us for this special evening!

Athletic Volunteers Needed!

We need your help!

There are still openings for volunteers at upcoming sporting events.

Sign up here!

Contact Athletics at 717-509-0316 for more information or if you have questions.

10th Anniversary Celebration of the 2009 Football State Championship 10 years ago, on a snowy December day, the Lancaster Catholic Crusaders defeated Greensburg Central Catholic to become LCHS’s 1st State Championship football team.

On Friday, October 18th (Homecoming) Lancaster Catholic’s Athletic Department wishes to celebrate the accomplishments of this remarkable team.

For more information about the evening, click here.

Resurrection- Job Posting Resurrection seeks a part-time Marketing/ Communications Director to handle development, fundraising, recruitment and communications.

Candidate should have a good understanding of the Catholic faith and be in good standing with the church.

Send resume and cover letter to Principal Jeffrey Hughes, jhughes@rcspa.org.

Resurrection & LCHS Music Program Resurrection Catholic School students received a lively presentation from Lancaster Catholic High School teachers to entice them to learn to play a musical instrument.

Paul Murr, LCHS band director, read the story of “Ferdinand the Bull” while strings instructor Michael Jamanis interpreted the tale on the violin.

The annual assembly begins a year of music lessons provided by the high school for Resurrection students in grades three through eight. It culminates when Catholic grade school students perform together at Lancaster Catholic later in year.

Assisting were brass instructor Daniel List and strings instructor Corrine Kern, also from the high school’s Fine and Performing Arts Department.

Paul Murr reads the tale of “Ferdinand the Bull” while Dr. Michael Jamanis interprets it on the violin during a music assembly Sept. 16 at Resurrection Catholic School.

Strings instructor Corrine Kern helps third grade student Elliana Almodovar to properly sit and hold the cello, and classmate Zoe Christian listens following a music assembly Sept. 16 at Resurrection Catholic School.

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Mark Your Calendar

DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG 2019 CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

Theme: Women of Light, Sisters in Christ!

SATURDAY, October 12, 2019 7:15am – 4:00pm Keynote Speaker Helen Alvaré

Well Known Catholic Speaker/Author/ Personality

Location Bishop McDevitt High School - 1 Crusader Way, Harrisburg, PA 17111

The conference will include Keynote Address, Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction and Rosary, Sacrament of Confession, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Principal Celebrant, Bishop Ronald Gainer, and 40 plus workshop over 3 sessions.

We welcome your participation as an exhibitor or a sponsor to assist in supporting this large and wonderful event!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION AND SUPPORT.

Online Registration will be available at www.hbgdiocese.org/women

For more information, contact Jim Gontis jgontis@hbgdiocese.org, or (717) 657-4804, ext. 227 If any special accommodations are needed, please contact Larry Kiley at (717) 657-4804, ext. 322, or lkiley@hbgdiocese.org.

Requests should be made by September 20th.