Blanchet

events
grandparents day
Over 150 Blanchet guests
attended Grandparents Day
in May. This is the largest
group of grandparents
that has ever visited
Blanchet. Guests enjoyed a
complimentary breakfast,
Mass celebrated by Fr. Ben
Innes, tours and the chance to be photographed
with their grandchildren.
Founders Day
Blanchet’s Founders Day event took place in
March and included recognition of Blanchet
faculty, staff, volunteers and board members.
The Distinguished Educator of the Year Award
is the highest honor a faculty member can receive
at Blanchet. High school Vice Principal Carlton
Wise is a deserving recipient of this prestigious
honor. Mr. Wise is extremely dedicated to
Blanchet and works countless hours preparing for
class, grading papers, and providing supervision
16
at Blanchet activities and
athletic contests. He is a
very organized teacher and
challenges his math students
to do their best. As the
administrator in charge of
discipline, he faces many
challenges on a daily basis.
However, Mr. Wise believes
in every student’s potential
and helps all Blanchet students succeed. He is a
trusted and valued leader and is viewed by many
on campus as a mentor.
The 2009 President’s Award was given to board
member and parent Donna Garaventa. Donna
has been a member of the Blanchet board since
1998 and has served as the Chairwoman of the
HR & Policy Committee and the Nominating
Committee. She is a graduate of Sacred Heart
Academy and is a member of the steering group
for the newly formed Legacy Committee. Donna
lends her hand at many school activities and
serves as a member of the Salem Catholic Schools
Foundation Board. She is the proud mother of
six children, all of whom have attended Blanchet.
When her youngest daughter graduates from
Blanchet, this award winner will celebrate 16
straight years with children enrolled at the school.
Blarney Bash
Blanchet
Catholic
School hosted
a festive St.
Patrick’s
Day party
on Tuesday,
March 17.
Over 150
guests sampled
authentic Irish food and drink while enjoying
traditional Irish entertainment. The Coen
siblings (Colleen, Erin and Tim) performed Irish
dances with fellow team members from the An
Daire Dance Academy, Blanchet teacher, Mr.
Nickerson, played traditional Irish instruments
and the Flying O’Carolan Brothers provided an
excellent music concert. Mrs. Hoy won the “Best
Irish Brogue” award, Mrs. Lieder told the “Best
Irish Joke” and Mr. & Mrs. Moehring (friends of
Jim and Jane Kreitzberg) were recognized as the
“Best Dressed.” This festive event was hosted by
the Blanchet Board of Directors.