2010 Summer ACTIONS Newsletter - Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Sacred Heart Cathedral SchoolPresident’s Award for Academic ExcellenceThe President’s Education AwardsProgram, sponsored by the U. S.Department of Education, in partnershipwith the National Associationof Elementary School Principals andthe National Association of SecondarySchool Principals, was developedto help principals recognize andhonor those students who haveachieved high academic goals bytheir hard work and dedication tolearning. Sacred Heart CathedralSchool is blessed to have 35 eighthgrade students honored this year bythe President’s Award for AcademicExcellence.Photo courtesy of Big Orange Professional PhotographyFront Row L to R: Eric White,Brenna Zimmerman, Sienna Prater,Camille Baker, Katie Covino, RobbieParmentier, Stephen LorinoSecond Row L to R: Marah Smith,Bailey Poteet, Sarah McCarty, EricaHeilbronn, Madison Lease, GeorgiaMiller, Erin Catanach, CharlotteSauter, Laura StauberThird Row L to R: Connor Fair, JohnCeriotti, Blaine Harrison, LoganIrwin, Matt Carroll, Gray CarterBack Row L to R: Sebastian McVay,Daniel Carlson, Mack Padgett,Owen Hughes, Michael Roulier.Please see the letter from PresidentObama that each President’s EducationAward winner received to theright.March 17, 2010Please accept my congratulations on receiving the President’s EducationAward. This honor is a testament to your determination and commitmentto excellence, and I hope you take pride in your accomplishment.Nothings is more important to our Nation’s long-term success than preparingour future leaders for the world they will inherit. We face greatchallenges as a country, and we will need young people like you to take upthese challenges and make them your own.As you step into the current of history, I encourage you to cultivate a loveof learning, serve your community, and reach for your highest aspirations.I wish you all the best.Page 4

Sacred Heart Cathedral SchoolDiocesan Day 2010Diocesan DayAugust 21, 2010Please join Bishop Stika andHis Eminence Justin CardinalRigali for Diocesan Day 2010 onSat, August 21st from 9:30 am to3:30 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedralin Knoxville.Aug. 21, 2010 n 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus711 Northshore Drive Southwest, Knoxville, TN 37919Proceeds benefit Catholic Relief Services andCatholic Charities of East Tennessee’s Pregnancy Help ServicesCost: $20 (includes lunch) through July 21$25 (includes lunch) July 22 through Aug. 16After Aug. 17, cost is $25 (no lunch)Student price: $10 (with student ID)Register online: dioknox.orgCardinal Rigali will reflect onhow together the bishop and hisflock can be the face of Jesus toall they encounter. He will alsogive a talk titled “My Life Withthe Popes.” Bishop Richard F.Stika will be the homilistat Mass and will offeran afternoon reflection.Cardinal Rigali will be our keynotespeaker and will share reflections onour theme, “Feed my sheep” (John21:17). His Eminence will also offeran afternoon reflection, “My lifewith the Popes” concerning his manyyears in the Vatican directly servingthe Holy Father beginning withPope Paul VI.Bishop Stika will give the homilyduring Mass and will also provide anafternoon reflection.Proceeds will assist Catholic CharitiesPregnancy Help Services as wellas Catholic Relief Services. Registrationis $25.00. Lunch is includedif registration is received prior to 16Aug. The Student fee is $10.00.You can register electronically athttp://bit.ly/DiocesanDay2010 ore-mail psimoneau@dioknox.org orby calling 865-584-3307.Page 5

Sacred Heart Cathedral SchoolFirst Holy CommunionSacred Heart Cathedral School second graders made their First Holy Communion on May 1, 2010. Preparing thecommunicants throughout the year were teachers Ms. Fran Herrick and Mrs. Monica Chrysandreas, along with ReligiousEducation Director Brigid Johnson and her staff. Father David Boettner presided in his first Holy Communion as Rectorof Sacred Heart Cathedral along with Father Christopher Riehl, Deacon Jim Lawson, Deacon Joe Stackhouse, and SHCSPrincipal Sedonna Prater. There were 91 communicants in all, with 32 being SHCS students listed below:Nathan Bond, Drew Bridges, Caroline Coffey, Emma Coffey, Omar Dealba, Uriel Dealba, Cody Duncan, Zoe Haub, HarrisonElmore, Katie Holt, Cole Jenkins, Ella Juergens, Julissa Mata, Davis McKeown, Jack Newman, Abby Orillion, Maggie Padgett,Katie Parker, Tyler Parker, Christopher Paul, Gabriel Quintero, John Roulier, Gracie Sewell, Sophie Susano, Clara Stucke, AnnaSweeden, Mya Tetuan-Lewis, Joseph Tornstrom, Casey Tramel, Callie Grace Tucker, Rachel Watermeier, and Kimberly White.Photos courtesy of Dan Barile PhotographyPage 6

Sacred Heart Cathedral SchoolTee It Up for Sacred HeartDear Sacred Heart Friendsand Family,It’s time again for the AnnualFall Golf Classic at SacredHeart Cathedral School. Nowentering our 10th year, the SHCSDevelopment Office and men ofMASH (Men and Sacred Heart)are proud to announce someadded benefits to participatingin the Classic this year! If youregister and are paid in full byAugust 20th, you will be enteredinto a drawing for lower level UTfootball tickets.As members of the SacredHeart community, you are wellaware of the true value of aCatholic school education. AtSacred Heart, students areprovided with the spiritual anddevelopmental tools they willneed to build a bright academicfuture. SHCS students areleaders, developing in a safeand nurturing environmentconducive to academicexcellence where they preparefor higher education and theglobal marketplace beyond.An education at SacredHeart Cathedral School is an“education you can have faithin!” Through the Fall Golf Classic,we are delighted to offer youan opportunity to help SacredHeart Cathedral School reachthe goal of enriching the SHCSEndowment Fund which worksto ensure the future of Catholicschool education.Please visit the school“A A Decade of Divots”10th Annual Sacred Heart Fall Golf ClassicAll player/team entry forms turned in and paid by August 20thwill be entered in a drawing for four UT/Florida home gametickets.All hole sponsors that have committed and paid by August 20thwill be entered in a drawing for four UT/ Alabama home gametickets.All cart sponsors that have committed and paid by August 20thwill be entered in a drawing for four UT/Ole Miss home gametickets.Brochure and entry form is availableonline at www.shcschool.org.website at www.shcschool.orgfor the opportunities outlinedin the brochure and join us fora great day of fun, fellowshipand philanthropy for the kids ofSacred Heart Cathedral School!Please feel free to call me at 805-9343 to register as well! Yourtime, talents and donations willcontinue the excellence we allexpect at SHCS!--Rick Davis,SHCS & MASH Golf ChairPage 7

Sacred Heart Cathedral SchoolSHCS in Action7th grader Francis Higdon as “A Little Princess” in thespring production directed by Mrs. Caroline King.JV Boys Soccer win the title under Coach Vahan Janoyan!Mission work: Book collection for Haiti6th grade science class:Dissection of a sheep’s eyeSHCS students turn out in big numbers for theKids Helping Kids Walk for Catholic Charities2nd grade teacher Ms. Fran Herrick’s spelling winnersKindergarteners share their homemade bunniesPage 8

Sacred Heart Cathedral SchoolSacred Heart Cathedral SchoolWinners from Sacred HeartSIENNA PRATER WINSSPEECH CONTESTHAYDEN WHITE WINS ART AWARDHayden White at CarnegieHall in New York City onJune 9, 2010On May 15, SHCS eighth graderSienna Prater became the TennesseeOptimist Oratorical Girls State Champion.Her journey started when shefirst won the speech class contest, andwent on to win the city-wide competitionfrom the Knoxville Optimist’sClub. From there she advanced andwon the East Tennessee District, beforegoing to the state level in Nashvilleto compete.The competition concluded at thestate level where she went up againstthe regional winners from Memphis,Nashville, and Chattanooga. She wasawarded a $2500 scholarship!The theme for this year’s contest was“Cyber Communication: Progress orProblem?” Congratulations to Siennaand thank you for representing SacredHeart Cathedral School!Speech students at SHCS are coachedby Mrs. Connie Schmidt and Mrs.Susan Clifton.Sacred Heart 8th grade artstudent Hayden White received aGold Key and a Silver Medal for hisself-portrait shoe sculpture, “Heartand Sole,” in the 2010 ScholasticArt and Writing Awards. Theprestigious program recognizes theaccomplishments of talented 7th-12th grade art students nationwide.White was among many honoredin a special ceremony that tookplace June 9th at Carnegie Hall inNew York City. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially proclaimed theday “2010 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Day” and lit up the Empire StateBuilding in gold that night. SHCS Art teacher, Mrs. Tina Marcheggiani sponsorsthe program for our Sacred Heart students and submits artwork each year.2009 SHCS graduate, Preston Spalding, was a winner last year as well.Hayden’s mother, Tricia, reflected, “We had a great time in NYC. The awardsceremony was fantastic and what an amazing group of talented kids! Haydenhad a great time making new friends and enjoyed getting a behind-the-scenestour of Carnegie Hall. He also had the opportunity to meet with Tom Otterness,an American sculptor whose quirky and whimsical sculptures can be foundall over New York and the world. Hayden got to visit his studio in Brooklynand see how he goes about creating his work.” Hayden added, “I met somevery interesting and fun people. I enjoyed making new friends and I thoughtCarnegie Hall was very cool!”Hayden proudly displayshis 3-D shoe sculpture, aGold Key winner in theScholastic Art Awards.Page 9

Sacred Heart Cathedral School8th Grade Rose Award WinnersThe Upward Trend programrecognizes middleschool students forachievement in the areasof academics, service,and/or leadership,throughout the academicyear. This program isdesigned to promote,support, and celebratethe efforts of studentseach nin e-week term.The recognition criteriafor Upward Trend areAchievement of Firstor Second Honor Rollfor a nine-week period(Academics) and fouroutside - of-school- dayservice activities (or 4hours) for a nine-weekterm (Service). Studentswho receive Upward Trend recognition both quarters of a semester are recognized at the semester RoseReception. This year’s Rose Award recipients are the following:Camille Baker, Beth Borreomeo, John Mark Broussard, Matthew Carroll, Gray Carter, Erin Catanach, JohnCeriotti, Kate Covino, Christina Cox, Emily Cunningham, Claudia Dobronski, Nicholas Dorsten, Grace Edwards,Connor Fair, Kelsey Fields, Caroline Graham, Brenda Guerrero, Blaine Harrison, Erica Heilbronn, Sydney Henry,Owen Hughes, Meghan Iman, Logan Irwin, Madison Lease, Stephen Lorino, Rebecca Mathien, Sarah McCarty,Laura McDermott, Kelsey McNutt, Sebastian McVay, Leila Mire, Nick Natour, Mack Padgett, Michael Roulier,Charlotte Sauter, CoCo Shannon, Marah Smith, Laura Stauber, Kayla Vinh, Savannah Watkins, Morgan West,Brenna Zimmerman.Photo courtesy of Big Orange Professional PhotographyMrs. Caroline King’s 7th grade drama class.5th grader Margaret McCarty speaks toVolunteer TV about her winning artwork.Sacred Heart’s Eagles for Life ClubPage 10

Sacred Heart Cathedral SchoolScenes from Sacred HeartL to R: Mrs. Chimley, Mrs. Curry, Mrs.Sharbel and Mrs. Peters enjoy lunchat the 1st grade field trip. Mrs. Curryhas retired from teaching at SHCS.Mrs. McClelland directs 4th graders in her final Springconcert. Mrs. McClelland has retired from SHCS.2010 May Crowning CourtDeacon Jim prepares the altar at school mass. DeaconJim has retired after teaching 11 years at SHCS.8th grader Michael Roulier interviews Fr. David forthe “Man Behind the Collar” segment for Eagle News.3rd grade teacher Kelly Rexrode’s studentsconclude their Race to Read unit.Page 11

THE SUMMER ISSUENon-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDPermit #208Knoxville, TN711 Northshore Drive SWKnoxville, TN 37919Class of 2010 Graduation AwardsAMERICAN HISTORYPHYSICAL EDUCATIONSCIENCECamille BakerRyan HenryLogan IrwinJohn CeriottiStephen LorinoJohn CeriottiSydney HenryEmily CunninghamEmily CunninghamMadison LeaseCierah BasaOwen HughesBailey PoteetZach RandallMack PadgettErin CatanachKathleen KarnesRebecca MathienSarah McCartyENGLISHMack PadgettSPANISHDRAMAThomas McKeeBlaine HarrisonSarah McCartySienna PraterKelsey McNuttBailey PoteetHEALTHMeghan ImanBailey PoteetSebastian McVayErin CatanachLogan IrwinLaura McDermottErica HeilbronnNicholas NatourSydney HenryMack PadgettLANGUAGE ARTSCoco ShannonRELIGIONSCHOLAR’S BOWLRobbie ParmentierJohn CeriottiBailey PoteetZach RandallSebastian McVeyCoco ShannonRobbie ParmentierMack PadgettNick NatourLogan TrupovnieksSPEECHJohn CeriottiSavannah WatkinsSienna PraterALGEBRALITURGICAL CHOIRLaura StauberEAGLE NEWSAbby BlevinsLITERATUREMadison LeaseJohn Mark BroussardMeghan ImanPRE-ALGEBRAEmily CunninghamBlaine HarrisonRebecca MathienTECH TEAMNicholas DorstenErin CatanachSydney HenryGrace EdwardsBANDBrenna ZimmermanKelsey FieldsJohn SeymourKelsey McNuttARTBrenda GuerreroHayden WhiteBlaine Harrison