October - Saint Mary's Catholic High School

OCTOBER 2010
The School Where YOU MATTER
2525 North Third Street—Phoenix, Arizona 85004
(602) 251-2500 www.smknights.org
--GREEN STREAK--
The Mission of Saint Mary's Catholic High School is to
prepare students for a life of virtue, forming them through an
education in the Catholic Tradition to know the Truth and to
love God and others.
Editor contact: treilly@smknights.org
Calendar 2010/2011
October
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
1 Eighth Grade Visit Day #1
4 All School Mass-St. Francis of Assisi (8:20am)
7 Honor Board Presentation and Reception
8 Diocesan In-Service – No School
11 Fall Holiday – No School
13 All School Test Day – Early Dismissal (11:15am)
Seniors have no school
15 Buck-a-Jeans/Buck-a-Shoes Day
18-23 Homecoming Week
19 First Quarter Report Card Night
25 Flu Shots Available for Students
26 Freshman Retreat
29 Eighth Grade Visit Day #2
November
1 All Saints Day – All School Mass (8:20am)
2 NHS Blood Drive
11 Veterans Day Holiday – No School
12 Buck-a-Jeans/Buck-a-Shoes Day
14 Open House
23 Sophomore Retreat
24 Walk-A-Thon
25-26 Thanksgiving Break – No School
We have added Buck-A-Jeans Days to the Calendar
College Board Announces
AP Scholar Awards
The College Board, sponsor of AP programs,
designates any student who receives a score of three or higher
on three or more AP Exams as an AP Scholar. Rachel
Golubovich (Class of 2010) and Aracely Romero (Class of
2011) received this award.
The College Board designates any student who
receives an average score of 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and
scores of 3 or higher on four or more AP Exams as an AP
Scholar With Honors. Marilyn Klass (Class of 2010) received
this award.
Congratulations to these students on a job well done.
SOME IMPORTANT DATES
Eighth Grade Days - Fridays
October 1 and October 29
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Open House - Sunday
November 14
Noon to 3:00 pm
Entrance Exam - Saturdays
January 8 and January 22, 2011
7:45 am
As You Read This, Pray for A Cure
Few of us have been spared knowing a loved one or close friend who has battled breast cancer.
These battles are intense and, while remission is increasingly a welcome outcome, the disease claims the
lives of many women each year. Many of us have felt utterly helpless when a loved one informs us of the
diagnosis, but each of us has the opportunity to join with millions of others, men and women, in raising the
funds necessary to end this scourge among us. If you have an opportunity to participate in any of the many,
many events occurring in October that are designed to help defeat breast cancer, whether by prevention or
treatment, please do so.
The pink ribbon has become the symbol for breast cancer awareness. The pink ribbon first made its appearance as an item
worn by every participant in a fund raising event in New York City in 1991. Now, almost twenty years later, the pink ribbon has
become a part of our culture, delivering a message summarized by Pink Ribbon Inc. as follows:
The brightness of pink stands for hope and strength of each individual to fight its personal fight. It stands for the
community making this personal fight a community responsibility. It stands for all the efforts of people - fundraisers,
medical staff, researchers, students, and volunteers worldwide - working together to find the cure. It stands for the
industry proving its mature responsibility towards manufacturing processes, ingredients, and products. It stands for equal
fundamental rights for all breast cancer survivors whether born in richness or in poverty anywhere on mother earth.
Perhaps you might join ranks with your neighbors by wearing a pink ribbon at some point during October. Perhaps you might
join the thousands of women each year who take positive steps to screen for the disease through a trained health professional; early
detection is a significant factor in successful treatment. Perhaps you begin each day with a prayer of intercession, praying for all those
suffering from breast cancer, both the victim and her family and friends, and praying for inspiration for all those seeking a cure.

OCTOBER 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
The Annual Open Golf Classic
The Saint Mary’s Scholarship & Benefit
Board is a group of men and women
committing their time and talent to help
make the Saint Mary’s experience possible
for those who need financial assistance. The
Board also supports other school programs.
The Annual Saint Mary’s Open Golf
Classic is an enjoyable way to support the
efforts of the Board and affords golfers the
chance to play a round at one of the premier
college golf courses in the United States.
Pull together a foursome (or more). Invite
friends or business contacts to join you.
Your invitation will be well received.
To reserve a place in this year’s
Open Golf Classic, or inquire
about sponsorships, contact Aaron
Muth at 602-251-2507 or via email
at amuth@smknights.org
For online info and registration:
http://www.smknights.org/develop
ment-golf.html
ALUMNI HOMECOMING PARTY
Host: Saint Mary's Scholarship and Benefit Fund
Thursday, October 21 --- 5:30pm to ???
Where: Rose and Crown Pub (Heritage Square)
Please join the Saint Mary's Scholarship and Benefit Fund's Board of Directors at this happy hour for our alumni. Join us during
homecoming week to mingle with alumni of all ages, network, catch up, and meet new people. Located in Heritage Square, the Rose
and Crown is locally owned by three Saint Mary's alumni (Chris Ceimo, Don Philipi and Javier Urias). Appetizers provided and drink
specials, including the famous St. Mary’s Pale Ale. This Happy Hour will begin at 5:30pm and if the mood is right, has no set end.
**You must be 21 to attend this event**
Saint Mary’s High School and the Scholarship & Benefit
Fund Board Announce New Development Team
Separately incorporated, Saint Mary’s High School and the Scholarship
and Benefit Board have joined together to bring new faces and new energy to our
community’s development efforts. Pictured at left are Ms. Angie Bayless and
Mr. Aaron Muth (Class of 2000), who arrived on campus toward the end of
September. They will be assisted by Weijia Gao, who worked with Karen
Mankoski before her resignation in mid-summer.
Ms. Bayless holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Georgetown
University. For a number of years she served as a Special Assistant in the Office
of the Governor, primarily engaged in policy initiatives affecting Arizona’s
relationship with Mexico. Subsequently she started, developed and sold a
successful small business while tending to her two small children. A skilled
writer and speaker, she brings significant strategic planning and marketing experience and energy to our community.
Mr. Muth is a Knight through and through, as can be seen by the color of the shirt he wears in the picture. He holds a
Bachelors of Science in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University in Kansas and an MBA in Global Business from
the University of Dallas. Since 2005 he has been Sports Tourism & Development Manager for the Mesa Convention & Visitors
Bureau. In that capacity he has established working relationships with numerous hospitality leaders, business leaders, and national
sports directors and organizers. His love and respect for Saint Mary’s is evident and we welcome him back home.

OCTOBER 2010
REDIRECT YOUR ARIZONA INCOME TAX
DOLLARS TO HELP SM FAMILIES WITH
TUITION – AT NO COST TO YOU
NEW DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2011
Arizona taxpayers may redirect up to $1,000 of state income taxes
to benefit a student at Saint Mary's. Married couples may claim a
maximum income tax credit of $1,000 and single taxpayers may claim a
maximum credit of $500. Payments to the Catholic Tuition Organization of
the Diocese of Phoenix (CTODP) qualify for this special tax treatment.
A change in the law now allows you to prepare your tax return
before redirecting your taxes to CTODP. Simply write a check to CTODP
prior to April 15, 2011. You can designate Saint Mary's by indicating on
the memo line of your check "St. Mary's High School" and your funds will
be allocated to families with students at Saint Mary's. Mail your check to:
CTODP, 2025 North Third Street #165, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Taxpayers may also claim a federal and State charitable deduction
for payments to CTODP. Payments before December 31 qualify for a
2010 deduction; payments between January 1 and April 15 qualify for a
2011 deduction. Therefore, contributions to CTODP will cost you nothing
and may actually provide a net benefit to the taxpayer by claiming both a
dollar-for-dollar income tax credit and a charitable deduction. You can
actually make money through this program.
CTODP is the largest single contributor to the Saint Mary's
financial aid program. Through the generosity of individual and corporate
donors, CTODP has awarded more than $1,070.000 to current SM
families, helping more than 440 students.
WHY CTODP IS IMPORTANT TO YOU
CTODP is helping more than 440 of our students pay tuition.
For this year CTODP has awarded more than $1,070,000 dollars to our families.
CTODP depends on public support to raise needed funds.
Payments to CTODP qualify for a dollar-for-dollar Arizona Income Tax Credit.
Payments to CTODP also qualify for a Federal income tax deduction.
Payments to CTODP can actually put money in your pocket.
Either you pay CTODP or you pay the Arizona Department of Revenue.
We thank everyone who has supported CTODP, especially those who have
designated Saint Mary's as the school to benefit from your generosity.
FALL BLOOD DRIVE -- NOVEMBER 2
NHS RECEIVES HIGH HONOR
The Blood Drive Committee of the National Honor Society
was awarded the Gold Award (the second highest level) for their
blood drives during the 2009/2010 school year at the 26th Annual
High School Challenge Awards and Training luncheon held at Chase
Field on September 15. Pictured at the luncheon are (from left)
Courtnee Walton, Blake Peterson, Shilpa Tummala, and Kevin
Stanley. Plus Big Blooddrop!!!
The National Honor Society is once again sponsoring its Fall
Blood Drive. It is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2 from 8:00 am
to 1:00 pm in the school’s Gym. Any member of the Saint Mary's
family, including parents, students, graduates, faculty and staff members, over the age of 16, are welcome to participate. Contact Mrs.
Vietri, NHS advisor, at 602-251-2554 or jvietri@smknights.org for further information or to make an appointment.

Never Too Late To Get Involved
Saint Mary’s offers students many different ways to
become involved. We have clubs of all kinds – some are quite
large and some are quite small. Some are focused on spiritual
endeavors. Some concentrate on service to the broader
community. Some foster greater understanding of different
cultures. Some pursue the world of arts and literature. If we
don’t have a club that meets your child’s interests, we are
more than willing to explore creating one. Involvement in
school activities is a key factor in healthy and positive
development for teenagers, and it enhances academic
performance. We ask parents to encourage their children to get
involved with their classmates in some school-based activity.
These clubs are open to new members:
Art Club (Mrs. Martin, Rm P104, Mrs. Norville, Rm P003)
Badminton Clum (Mr. Trotti, Rm N210)
Columbian Squires (Fr. Bolding, Rm N105)
Drama Club (Dr. Lacey, Rm P106)
Earth Club (Mrs. Clarke, Library)
Key Club (Mrs. Combs, Rm N106)
Legion of Mary (Mrs. Combs, Rm N106, Sr. Peter
Mary, Rm N104)
Letterman’s Club (Mr. Fahrendorf, Gym)
Newspaper (Mrs. Ahern, Rm N110)
Pep Band (Mrs. Mellis, Rm P002)
Robotics Club (Dr. Rajyaguru, Rm B208)
Youth for Life - Sister Mary Magdalene (Rm N107)
Smiles of Christmas Returns in December
SM Sponsors Children’s Book Drive
For the fifth year, our community will host the
Smiles of Christmas event. The theme this year is “A
Storybook Christmas” and, in keeping with the theme, each
visiting youngster will be given a children’s book. Our
visitors will be ages kindergarten to third grade and from
families with limited means, so bringing Christmas to them is
a very worthwhile and inspiring event.
From Monday, October 25 to Friday, November 19,
Student Council will be conducting a book drive to collect
NEW children’s books. The goal is to collect at least 200
books. There will be a collection box at the front desk and in
Dr. Rockwell’s classroom (N205).
Freshman Elect Officers
The Class of 2014 has elected its first slate of officers.
President Emily Rose McShane (St. Thomas); Vice President
Ariadna Granillo (St. Thomas); Secretary Alfonso Martinez
(Tertulia); Treasurer Jordan Harvan (Queen of Peace)
OCTOBER 2010
Drama Club News
“The Secret Garden”
Adapted by Pamela Sterling
Directed by Dr. Katrina Lacey
The Secret Garden is a joyous story about the blossoming
of the earth and the human spirit. This moving story is a
garden of delight for the imagination. Mary and Colin,
whose natures have been badly warped, thrive with the
discovery of the secret garden, which teaches them that
selflessness opens the door to happiness.
Performance Dates:
Thursday, November 18 (6pm)
Friday, November 19 (6pm)
Saturday, November 20 (6pm)
Tickets go on sale in October.
Cast:
• Mary Lennox: Sara Barr (10)
• Mrs. Medlock: Antonese Robertson (10)
• Martha Sowerby: Cedar Cody (9)
• Dickon Sowerby: Paul Arambula (12)
• Archibald Craven: Sean Hintze (10)
• Colin Craven: Daniel Gonzales (11)
• Ben Weatherstaff: Daniel Garrison (12)
• Doctor Craven: Jeff Hintze (12)
• The Robin: Stephen Baltasari (10)
• Narrator: Teddy Enright (10)
Saint Mary’s Honor Band
Has It’s Eye On New York City
Big News!! The Saint Mary's Honor
Band is planning an educational trip to
New York City in April. Although in the
planning stage, the trip will include
exposure to the musical life in New York
and the City itself. We will be working
hard all fall and early spring to raise the
$20,000 needed to make this trip a
reality. We are counting on the support of the Saint
Mary's community and we hope many people will participate
in the fundraisers we will sponsor. We are also asking for
monetary donations, in any amount, to help us reach our goal.
Please contact Mrs. Carol Mellis for more information or to
make a donation. 602-251-2539 or cmellis@smknights.org

OCTOBER 2010
Incredible India!
By Dr. Katrina Lace
This summer I had the incredible opportunity to spend five weeks teaching in India as part of the Fulbright Teacher Exchange
program to New Delhi, India. A total of eight American teachers were awarded this prestigious grant, which enabled us to experience
the vibrant culture and educational system in New Delhi, India. Each of the American teachers was assigned to a Kendriya Vidyalaya
(KV) Secondary School in the capital city. Kendriya Vidyalaya schools are government educational facilities, which primarily enroll
the children of government employees throughout the vast country of India. I was assigned to Kendriya Vidyalaya Tagore Garden, a
beautiful primary through secondary school in Tagore Garden, New Delhi. I was welcomed with open arms at the daily school
assembly on my first day at the school. I was immensely impressed with how disciplined the 1,200 students were as they stood
quietly in rows, outside, in the hot sun, for more than 45 minutes during the assembly.
I was assigned to teach English in 9 th and 11 th grade classes, with class sizes averaging 40-50 students per class. Despite the
large class sizes and the lack of air-conditioning, I was stunned by how respectful and eager the students were to meet me and learn
about my life in America and about St. Mary’s High School. My Indian students were thrilled to look at the 2009-2010 St. Mary’s
yearbook and they had hundreds of questions about our school and the students here at St. Mary’s. The students at KV Tagore Garden
were also impressed to see me wearing a Salwar Kameez (traditional Indian clothing). As an American teacher, I believe that I was
able to share many positive examples of American teaching styles and techniques, as well as aspects of American culture with both
students and faculty at KV Tagore Garden. I also benefitted greatly from my experience in India and learned many exciting things
about Indian culture as well. It was very inspiring to see, first-hand, how similar many of the values that we hold here at St. Mary’s
High School, are also shared by the students and faculty at KV Tagore Garden. At KV Tagore Garden, they also begin each day with
school-wide prayer (some days in Hindi, other days in English). Discipline and respect were also fundamental aspects of the
curriculum at KV Tagore Garden, as it also is at St. Mary’s.
My Indian students were forced to converse with me exclusively in English because the only two words in Hindi that I was
able to retain were Namaste and Namaskar (Hindi salutations or greetings). The students and faculty at the school expressed to me
that they felt their conversational English improved during their five weeks of interaction with me, in and outside of the classroom.
Despite my wonderful experiences at KV Tagore Garden, the most exciting and enjoyable aspect of my experience in India this
summer was the delicious food. I relished in eating the delectable and savory dishes that were offered to me at every turn. I quickly
learned that food plays a major role in Indian hospitality and I daily enjoyed an afternoon snack of Chai tea and samosas brought to
me by one of the canteen workers at school. Lunch time at my school was a major event and provided a valuable opportunity for me
to socialize with the Indian teachers, all of whom equally shared their vibrant stories and vibrant food with me daily.
By far, the most breathtaking part of my journey was my visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra. I was blessed with the opportunity
to participate in a rare full moon viewing of this historic World Heritage site followed by an early morning tour. The Taj Mahal is a
majestic monument to love, which truly reveals the ingenuity and perseverance of Indian culture and history.
I have been greatly inspired by my participation in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange to India. I am more convinced than ever,
that in order to truly be a citizen of the world, you must travel outside of your community and experience other cultures. I
fundamentally believe that my experiences in India will provide ample educational opportunities for my American students here at St.
Mary’s and I have already begun a pen-pal letter writing exchange between my American students and my Indian students. India is an
immensely diverse and rich country and I was, and continue to be, blessed by having had such a rich and savory experience.
At left, Dr. Lacey with some of her students. At right, a view of a typical Indian classroom, two students to each wooden bench.
Uniforms are consistent with the work attire of Indian adults, reflecting the seriousness attached to studies.
DENNIS UNIFORM IS MOVING EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 2, 2010
NEW LOCATION: 2716 N. 68 th Street, Suite 4, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 – PHONE: 602-220-0302, FAX 602-220-0566
STORE HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm

OCTOBER 2010
ATTENTION TARGET SHOPPERS
If you use a Target REDCard, up to 1% of your
purchases will benefit Saint Mary’s if you register for
the “Take Charge of Education” program. Last year
Target sent us a $600 check as a result of this program.
To enroll, go to www.target.com/tcoe
ATTENTION SAFEWAY SHOPPERS
It’s Annual Renewal Time For eScrip
Safeway Club Card
eScrip* is a fundraising program where families can
sign up and support the school of their choice by
simply shopping at Safeway with their Safeway Club
Card. If you are already an eScrip Safeway Shopper,
you must renew your participation by November 1. If
not an eScrip shopper, sign up at
http://www.escrip.com/
The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools
will gather for the third annual
Night of Hope on October 23.
This year's Guardian of Hope Awards will be
presented to Nancy Knight, Benefactor, Sr. Joan
Fitzgerald, B.V.M., Catholic Educator, and
Andrew Rubalcava, Saint Mary's High School
Alumnus.
“Night of Hope was started three years ago with
the simple goal of making Catholic education
more affordable to our diocese,” says Mary Beth
Mueller, Superintendent of Schools. “We need to
keep our doors open for those families who truly
want to bring up their children in a loving, faithfilled
environment, especially during these
difficult economic times.”
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
At the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix
340 North 3rd Street
For information visit
www.catholicschoolsphx.org
and follow the Night of Hope link.
Don’t Be Afraid to Fail
You’ve failed
many times,
although you may not
remember.
You fell down
the first time
you tried to walk.
You almost drowned
the first time
you tried to
swim, didn’t you?
Did you hit the
ball the first time
you swung a bat?
Heavy hitters,
the ones who hit the
most home runs,
also strike
out a lot.
R.H. Macy
failed seven
times before his
store in New York
caught on.
English novelist
John Creasey got
735 rejection slips
before he published
564 books.
Babe Ruth struck out
1,330 times,
but he also hit
714 home runs.
Don’t worry about
failure.
Worry about the
chances you miss
when you don’t
even try.
[This was originally published in the early
1980s as a full-page ad in the Wall Street
Journal, sponsored by United Technologies

Lady Knights Featured In Sporting News
2010-11 College Basketball Issue
OCTOBER 2010
Coach Zubey Honored by AZ Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals named head football coach Eddy Zubey
high school coach of the week following the Knights victory
over Brophy on September 10. Despite half the roster size of
Brophy, the Knights won, 16-13. The award was presented to
Coach Zubey and the football team at the pep assembly on
September 16. The award included a $2,000 contribution to the
Saint Mary’s athletic department. Thanks, Coach Zubey, and
thanks to all your Knights.
New Student-Athlete Awards Announced
The Athletic Department is pleased to announce the
institution and new tradition of student-athletes of the month! Each
month one female and one male athlete will be voted upon from all
the head coaches for this recognition. Student-athletes must display
character on and off the field/floor as well as in the classroom, and
be leaders spiritually, academically and in their perspective sport.
Their names will be engraved on a beautiful plaque that will rotate
throughout the school buildings for one month as well as their
picture beside it. The initial recipients of this award are Erika Varela
(left) and Patrick Barefield (right). This plaque will forever exist in
Saint Mary’s gymnasium for years to come.
In addition, coaches may nominate student-athletes for the
“Victory with Honor Award.” The athlete will receive a certificate
and ribbon for displaying one or more character traits associated
with Victory with Honor: Responsibility, Respect, Trustworthiness, Courtesy, Loyalty, and Obedience. The August recipient was
LaRon Tarkington. Congratulations!!
A Shining Knight In Martial Arts
On August 13-14, junior Harry Ines was in San Jose, CA for the Taekwondo USA Junior
National Championships sponsored by the International Taekwondo Federation-USA.
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art. Harry was named one of the top three in the nation, and is the
team captain of the team USA junior male squad. He participated in four events and won four
medals (one bronze, one silver, and two gold). Congratulations to Harry for pursuing excellence
beyond school boundaries. Harry is pictured in center with his four medals.
Saint Mary’s Spirit Shop News
The Spirit Shop will move to a former classroom adjacent to the courtyard, between Celesta
and Nevin Halls. Now more convenient than ever, new winter-wear items will be on hand.
Online Shopping Visit www.magnalitecatholic.com

SAINT MARY’S HIGH SCHOOL
- GREEN STREAK -
2525 NORTH THIRD STREET
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85004
OCTOBER 2010
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
PERMIT NO. 679
International Students Enrich Our Community
In recent years Saint Mary’s has enjoyed an increase in the number of foreign applicants for
admission. We have gained valuable experience in dealing with the issues peculiar to this process and
have received welcome support from the Diocesan Schools Office. The hospitality of our community
and the quality of our educational programs are now recognized beyond our borders. New applicants
come to us often because of the past experience of someone from their country of origin.
The world is now smaller than it has ever been and exposure to other cultures at early stages
of development is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Our international students are not the only
teenagers benefiting from their presence at Saint Mary’s. All of our students benefit from the
exchange of views and information provided by the students from different countries. The expansion
of our international student population is a continuation of our long tradition of diversity across all
lines. However, teens are teens and share many more common interests than differing ones.
This year we have sixteen guests from other countries here under federal student visas.
Although European teens are absent this year, last year we had three seniors from Italy and one from
England. We hope to maintain our international student group at or near this level in the future. In
some measure, this will depend on the willingness of local families to serve as a host family. If you
have an interest in doing so, please contact Assistant Principal Rob Rogers at 602-251-2515 or via
email at rrogers@smknights.org.
We gathered the group for a picture and ended up with two versions, one a formal image and
the other giving evidence of the spirited nature of the group. We’re glad they are here.
China
Tian Yi Hu
Ping Chen
Chang Liu
Japan
Rina Nakazawa
Yoshihiro Edo
Mexico
Ramon Valdez
Irvin Ruiz
Paola Valdez
Vanessa Valdez
Korea
Minhwa Sohng
Min Jung Kim
So Jung Han
Hyeon Jung Jung
Woo Lee Kim
Vietnam
Dung Pham
Tung Nguyen
Hoang Nguyen
Tung Nguyen