Green Wave e-News December 16, 2011 - Father Lopez High School

Green Wave e-News December 16, 2011
3918 LPGA Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32124 386.253.5213 or 386.255.6556 + extension www.fatherlopez.org
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS: 9-3
Saturday, 12/17:
GBB (H) vs. Boone, 3:30/5p
Monday, 12/19:
BBB @ Augusta Christian
Classic in Aiken, SC
Tuesday, 12/20:
BBB @ Augusta Christian
Classic in Aiken, SC;
GBB @ MCC Tournament
Wednesday, 12/21:
BBB @ Augusta Christian
Classic in Aiken, SC;
GBB @ MCC Tournament
Friday, 12/23 - Monday, 12/26:
Holiday - Office Closed
Tuesday, 12/27
FLCHS Holiday BBB, GBB and
G-Soccer Tournaments,
JV GBB @ FPC Tournament
Wednesday, 12/28
FLCHS Holiday BBB, GBB and
G-Soccer Tournaments,
JV GBB @ FPC Tournament
Thursday, 12/29
FLCHS Holiday BBB & GBB
Tourney; JVGBB@FPC Tourney
Friday, 12/30 - Monday, 1/2:
Holiday - Office Closed
Wednesday, 1/4:
SAT Prep Class, 3:30; G-Soccer
(H) vs. Lake Mary Prep, 5p
Thursday, 1/5:
Mass, G-Soccer @ Florida
Deaf, 5:30; GBB (V) @ NSB, 7p
Friday, 1/6:
B-Soccer @ Interlachen, 4p;
BBB @ Lake Mary Prep,
4:30/7:30p; GBB (V) @ Lake
Mary Prep, 6p
Saturday, 1/7:
FLCHS Freshmen BBB Shootout
Next Parent Club Meeting
Moved to 1/10, 5p
Rejoice! A Savior is Born!
Advent is coming to a brilliant close and the Christmas season now
begins! I pray that all of our students, staff, and our families have
a safe and restful Christmas break. The new calendar year brings
many new and exciting challenges and experiences for our school.
We will kick-off the creation of a new strategic plan to highlight
our future goals and objectives for Father Lopez. Please save Febru-
ary 11, 2012, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on your calendar for our kick-off
vision meeting. Mr. John Meneough has agreed to be the chairper-
son for this important project, and we are forever grateful! This
will replace the town hall meeting scheduled for January 31, and
all are welcome to join us! More details will follow in early January.
Merry Christmas & God Bless You!
Mr. Sayago
P.S. Thanks Parent Club for the gifts ☺
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
I Thessalonians 5: 16-18

Father Lopez
Catholic High School
Vision Statement
Father Lopez Catholic
High School is a Christ-
centered community of
learners. We believe that
spiritual formation in
the Catholic tradition
and academic rigor
creates a positive culture
where all students are
free to discover their
human potential
through scholarly
pursuits, athletics, and
service leadership.
Dear Lord,
we ask that you bless
the community of
Father Lopez Catholic
High School.
Help us to uphold the
virtues instilled here in
your name, that we
may grow in knowledge
and faith, so that we
may better serve you in
all that we do.
We ask this through
Christ our Lord.
Amen
Linda Dowdy ldowdy@fatherlopez.org
PSAT Results
Ashley Abate – Florida State University
Blake Donley – Florida State University
Quin Lemieux – Thiel College
Leila Pickett – Florida State University
Erick Rodriguez – University of Central Florida
Olivia Storch – Florida State University
Cody Sullins – Florida State University
Marlena Tolland – Florida State University
Emily Wright – Florida State University
All 9 th , 10 th , and 11 th graders now have the PSAT results in their possession. They were handed out during
Theology classes on Tuesday. If your child has been absent the teacher is holding it so the student
can ask for it upon return. The students were also given a Parent Tutorial for interpreting the results. It
was also included in last week’s parent e-letter. Please review the paperwork with your child and feel
free to contact me if you have any questions. In January, students will be given the test booklet. Math
and English teachers will require the students to bring these books to class each day so that they can
review commonly missed questions. Students should use the result sheet and test booklet to go over
EVERY question missed. If they do not understand how they missed a question, they should ask the instructor.
Everyone wants to know how to prepare for the SAT. This is a crucial first step.
JUNIORS
Now is the time to register to take the SAT and ACT. Sign up on line at :
SAT – www.collegeboard.org ACT - www.actstudent.org
Make sure you take each test at least once and when registering for the ACT, sign up for the optional
writing portion at least the first time you take it.
SENIOR PARENTS (AND ANY PARENT OF A FUTURE SENIOR)
On January 9 at 5:45, a representative from Stetson University will be on campus to present information
regarding the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This is always a very popular,
informative meeting with opportunities to ask all of your questions! We will meet in the Multi-purpose
center, stage side. A change for this year - in order for a student to qualify for any Florida Bright Future
Scholarship, the parents MUST complete the FAFSA, whether they feel they will qualify or not. If you do
not complete this form, your child will not receive any funding through the Florida Bright Futures Program!!
These applications are available online. You may want to review the information required prior to the
meeting. Go to www.fafsa.gov.
SENIORS
Many seniors have not completed the Florida Bright Future initial application. No student will receive
funding without completing this online application. See Mrs. Dowdy for assistance and complete it
over the Christmas break.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The SFC Matther L. Eskridge Memorial Award (plaque and $500) is awarded by the Rolling Thunder
Florida Chapter 8 to a senior who is aware of the POW-MIA issue. The student must reside in Volusia
County and be related, in some way, to active military, retired service member or veteran (proof will be
required). Applications are available now in guidance.
The Irish Social Club of Palm Coast is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a senior who is a resident of
Flagler County. The scholarship is offered to a student of Irish descent, a participant in school and community
activities, college bound with a 3.0 GPA and a US citizen. See Mrs. Dowdy for an application.
We are all pencils in the hand of God. - Mother Theresa

Carmen Rivera crivera@fatherlopez.org
Enrollment
We are currently accepting online applications for incoming Freshmen and new students for 2012-13. The
online application can be accessed at https://site.renweb.com/app/fl-fl/.
Step Up for Students
January 15, 2012, marks the last official day new and renewal families will have access to the online application
for the 2011-12 school year. Acceptance of renewal applications for the 2012-13 school year will
begin in early February 2012.
Theology News from Mrs. Gaspar
Kudos to the Freshmen - Class of 2015! Every student submitted a creative and accurate Jesse Tree.
These trees illustrate Jesus’ ancestry via Scripture. It was a beautiful way to celebrate Advent.
We are pleased to announce that Tyler Cowan has been accepted to serve as a Florida Senate page this
winter. Tyler’s week of service is scheduled for February 27 - March 2, 2012. Congratulations, Tyler!
We The People News from Mrs. Everett
Lopez hosted the District Level We The People Competition for the Florida 24th congressional district
this week. Thirty five students from Mrs. Everett’s 2nd and 8th period Honors Government classes participated.
Both teams did a great job, but in the end the 8th period team was victorious! They are the
District Champions, and will be moving on to compete at States on January 13th. Congratulations! This
program has been ongoing for 25+ years and the winner of the state competition will move on to Nationals
in May.
The Class of 2015 enjoyed an outing on the ice on December
14th - it looks like a good time was had by all!
Ace It Test Prep will be offering two five week SAT Prep Sessions leading up to the March 10th SAT
date. Enrollment is first come, first served and is limited to ten participants per session. The classes will
meet on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 in the Media Center.
Session I: 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1
Session II: 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7
The cost for each session is $200; checks should be made payable to Joshua Platt and may be dropped
off to Mrs. Ridder in the main office. If you would like more information, please contact Mrs. Ridder at
vridder@fatherlopez.org.
Peace on earth will come to stay, when we live Christmas every day. - Helen Rice
Students,
are you a
member of
the Orlando Magic 3.0
Club? If you earned a 3.0
GPA for the first nine
weeks, you are entitled
to a certificate to attend
an Orlando Magic home
game for FREE!!
See Mrs. Dowdy or Mrs.
Ridder if you qualify to
receive your certificate
of achievement!
Aerobics Class
Aerobics will offered as
an elective 2 nd semester.
The class will meet 8 th
period. If you interested
in the class please see
Ms. Blais.
Celebrate Host & Hostess
Any senior or junior
interested in volunteering
to be a host or hostess
at our annual dinner
auction, please see
Ms. Blais.
UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS
Jan 21:
30th Annual Celebrate
Auction & Gala
Jan 29:
Catholic Schools
Week Begins
Jan 31:
Lopez Day @ Houligan’s
Feb 11:
FLCHS Vision Meeting
Feb 16:
Lopez Night @ Brian’s BBQ
Feb 22:
Senior Retreat
Feb 29:
Focus 11 for Juniors
Mar 13:
Sophomore Retreat
Mar 19-23:
Spring Break
May 30:
Underclassman
Awards Ceremony
Jun 1:
Baccalaureate,
Senior Awards
Jun 2:
Graduation

Rebecca Bower rbower@fatherlopez.org
Annual Fund Updates
Time is running short and the 9th grade class continues to lead in the Annual Fund Parent Challenge! Parents, the last day
for your donation to count towards your student’s class participation is December 31. The winning class (highest percentage
of participation) will receive a dress down day and lunch on the field. The goal of this drive is to increase our participation
rate, so any amount donated will be a blessing to the school!
We are very pleased to announce that our staff is at 100% participation in supporting the Father Lopez Annual Fund!
Thank you all for giving your time, your talent, and your treasure!
Celebrate!
We are still in need of auction items for the 30th Annual Celebrate Auction and Gala. We are looking for gift certificates, gift
baskets, weekend getaways, event tickets, or anything else that may be a desirable auction item. Be creative! Please contact
Becca Bower (rbower@fatherlopez.org) or Lori Tolland (hemdoc@aol.com) if you have any questions.
Gold Sponsors
� Bahama House
� Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
� Robert and Colleen Carrozza
� Albert and Doreen Gillespy
� Mark and Jill Gillespy
� Drs. Elizabeth and Oscar Morejon
� Ormond Pediatrics, P.A.
� David and Barbara Perryman
� Purple Dragonfly Boutique
� Ed and Lisa Schatz
� Greg and Barbara Smith
Platinum Sponsors
� Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat
Drs. Mirante, Munier and Craven
� Daytona Beverages
� TJ and Nicole Petrizzo
Silver Sponsors
� Dr. Magdy Attia and Dr. Linda Haddox
� Alfred L. Alson, MD, FACS
� Atlantic Orthodontics
� Beville Animal Hospital
� Eads & Associates, Inc.
� Ross and Stephanie Mayfield
� Olivari & Associates
� The Pifer Family
� Rue & Ziffra, P.A.
� Tim and Lori Tolland
� VITAS Innovative Hospice Care

Baseball Tryouts
Baseball tryouts will be held on
January 16, 2012. The time and
location will be announced. For
more information, please contact
Coach Berryhill.
Winter Standings
Thru December 15
Boys Varsity Basketball 7-1
Boys JV Basketball 3-3
Boys FR Basketball 3-1
Girls Varsity Basketball 9-1
Girls JV Basketball 5-2
Boys Varsity Soccer 4-5-1
(WINS-Losses-TIES)
Girls Varsity Soccer 4-6-2
(WINS-Losses-TIES)
Girls JV Soccer 2-3
Athletes of the Week
Dancing Green Waves
Male Athlete of the Week
Michael Ringlehan
Basketball
FATHER ATHER LOPEZ OPEZ HOLIDAY OLIDAY BASKETBALL
ASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
OURNAMENT
December 27-29, 2011
FLCHS Brown and Brown Field House
$20 for a 3-day pass or $10 per day, per person
$5 fee for FLCHS students with ID
GIRLS IRLS SOCCER OCCER HOLIDAY OLIDAY TOURNAMENT
OURNAMENT
December 27-28, 2011
FLCHS Alumni Stadium
$10 per day

The National Honor Society worked at Hospice of Volusia/Flagler in Port Orange doing yard work. This is an on-going project and we
made another big dent in the large area of woods we have been clearing for them. Mostly we had a lot of fun. Many hands make
light work and the people at Hospice are always amazed at how much work our students get done in 2 hours. The students are always
amazed with how much they enjoy doing this kind of work (once in a while, of course)!
Seventeen players enjoyed the inaugural Our Ping It On Tournament was held on December 14th and the results are in…
Men’s Division: 1st - Zach Pifer
2nd - Alberto Monturiol
3rd - Nicholas Santoyo
4th - Bill Meng
Women’s Division:
F L
1st - Miss Sarasua
2nd - Mrs. Tarasi
3rd - Jasmine Alson
4th - Bridget Reiser

Monica MacIntyre mmacintyre@fatherlopez.org
Hello Wonderful Families! This has truly been a season of profound giving by our families. Thank you all
for the wonderful treats, chocolate, fruit and gifts. Thank you for all of your time and service at our
school. Thank you for taking care of our athletes and coaches, for chaperoning our gleaning trips and
retreats, for all the snacks and waters for our classes, for everything that you do to take care of our students,
teachers, staff and families. Please let me know by e-mail (mmacintyre@fatherlopez.org) or call
me at 253-5213 ext. 328 when you have volunteered or donated money, snacks, supplies or Celebrate
auction items, so that I may update your account! Again, thank you for everything you do!
Upcoming volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to:
* Basketball and Soccer Holiday Tournaments – December 27, 28 & 29, 2011.
* Celebrate Preparations – WE NEED AUCTION ITEMS! One hour of credit per $20 value will be given!
Notices of upcoming events that need many volunteers are sent through SignUpGenious.com to all of
our background cleared volunteers. Not receiving a SignUp e-mail? Contact Monica MacIntyre.
Monica MacIntyre mmacintyre@fatherlopez.org
Please keep our alumni in your holiday prayers. We pray for the safe travels of our family members and
for a joyous holiday reunion with loved ones. We pray for our college age alumni who are driving home.
We hope they have a happy and safe time with their friends and families. We pray for our alumni who are
deployed overseas, who cannot be with their family this holiday season. May they feel the spirit of our
love and gratitude for their sacrifice and service to our country.
Many Blessings,
Monica
If you have any alumni updates please share them with me mmacintyre@fatherlopez.org.
Alumni:
Derrick Anthony (‘84), Army
Cara Arsenault (’08), Navy
Ashley Bucholz (’07), Navy
Chris Campbell (’08), Army
Danny DeLay (’10), Air Force
Brendan Dougherty (’96), Navy
Paul Eckert (’00), Navy
Alex Fedorovich (’11), US Naval Academy
Erik Kenny (’96), Navy
*Eric Kenzik (‘03), Air Force
Luke Kenzik (‘09), US Coast Guard Academy
*COL Edward Kertis (‘79), Army
Frank Lawrence (‘10), Army
LTC Andrew Mack (‘88), Army
Stephen Piantinada (’99), Marine Corps
Beau Pillot (‘00), Marine Corps
Danny Weeks (’03), Marine Corps
*CPT Ryan Kertis (son of Edward ‘79 and Joanne Lill Kertis, ‘79)
*Daniel Ramsey, Army (son to ‘82 alum Marie Groeschner Ramsey)
*SGT Anthony Zimmerer (brother of Gia Zimmerer, ‘11)
Current Parents and Family Members:
COL Steven Bapp, Army
SFC Greg Goss, Army National Guard
Eric Kitaif, Air Force
Staff Family Members:
*Cap C. J. Decker, Air Force (Mrs. Sojourner’s family member)
Maj Emily Farkas, Air Force (Mrs. Dowdy’s niece)
Lt Col Robert Farkas, Air Force (Mrs. Dowdy’s nephew)
PFC Chris King, Marine Corps (Mrs. King’s nephew)
Phillip Laing, Marine Corps (Mrs. Bower’s cousin)
SFC Jose Rivera, Army Reserves (Mrs. Rivera’s husband)
*PFC Patrick Windjack, Army (Mrs. Dowdy’s grandson)
*Thought to be in hostile territory
Parent Club
Meeting Update
The Parent Club
Meeting for January
has been moved to
January 10 at 5 pm.
Please stop by after
the home soccer
game (4p) and/or
before the Booster
Club Meeting!
Join Catholics from across
Florida as they gather in
Tallahassee for
Catholic Days at the Capitol,
February 7-8, 2012.
This annual event provides an
opportunity to answer our
faith’s call to participate in
the public square and gives
Catholics a voice in shaping
our state laws. The program
includes a legislative briefing
on issues affecting human life
and dignity followed by
scheduled meetings with
elected officials. A luncheon
is held for Catholic Days
participants, Florida's bishops
and legislators. Two days of
activities culminate with the
Red Mass of the Holy Spirit
celebrated by the bishops of
Florida to pray for those
working in the legislative,
judicial and executive
branches of government.
Registration forms and
contact information are
available on the web site of
the Florida Catholic
Conference at
http://www.flacathconf.org/
CDAC/index.php.
Pre-Registration is required.
For more information, contact
the Office of Advocacy and
Justice, (407)246-4819.

Know someone who would like to
place a recognition or yearbook
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Don’t miss out! Those wishing to place a recognition or yearbook ad (friends, family, clubs, teams, businesses) can create
and purchase their ad online at JostensAdService.com. The deadline to reserve and pay for an ad is 12/31/11 and the
deadline for design is 1/31/12. See the attached flyer for more information. Questions? Call Jostens at (800) 358-0800!
If you’d like to order a yearbook (a great gift!), you may do so at http://www.Jostens.com.
Help Wanted: Electricians, Dentists, Doctors Sought
The Mission Office of the Diocese of Orlando seeks individuals to transform the lives
of children, youth and adults and to have a transformational encounter with Christ
by serving as a missionary in the Dominican Republic. The first quarter of 2012
offers three mission opportunities to transform lives.
� An electrical mission trip is planned for February 11-18, 2012. Participants who are knowledgeable in residential electrical are needed.
� A medical mission trip is planned for February 18 - 25, 2012. Neurologist, pediatricians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners (APRN),
nurses, opticians, and interpreters are needed.
� A dental mission trip is planned for February 23 - March 3, 2012. Dentists, dental hygienists, and interpreters are needed.
For more information, call 407-246-4890 or visit http://www.orlandodiocese.org/en/mission-mission-trips.
And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that
all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was gover-
nor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And Joseph also went
up from Galilee out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, unto the City of David which is called
Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David) 5to be taxed with Mary, his
espoused wife, who was great with child. 6And so it was that while they were there, the
days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7And she brought forth her firstborn
Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was
no room for them in the inn. 8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the
field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon
them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. 10And
the angel said unto them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which
shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is
Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the Babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multi-
tude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14"Glory to God in the highest, and on
earth peace, good will toward men!" - Luke 2:1-14