Volume 24
Issue 3
December 2017 | January 2018
Women’s Soccer Win STATE! The Women’s Soccer team ended the year by winning the Sunset 4A State Final: Regional tournament and then traveling to Reno and winning the State Bishop Gorman used Championship. Here are the Highlights from the playoffs: Sunset 3 second-half goals to Regional Quarter Final: Jasmine Anaya ’18, Gianna Gourley ’19 claim their first state and Caitlyn Rueca ’19 netted second half goals as Bishop Gorman title since 2012, with knocked off Faith Lutheran 3-0. Hannah Lee ’18 made two saves for a 3-0 victory over the Gaels in 65 minutes of work in net, and Kirsten Kircher ’19 finished McQueen. Taylor Cox the shutout. Sunset Region Semi-Final: Freshmen Samantha Nieves scored 2 goals, Jaden and Jacqueline Hillegass each scored a goal as Gorman beat Palo Verde Terrana had a goal, 2-1. Hillegass’s goal came in the first sudden death period of overtime and Hannah Lee once to push the Gaels into the Regional Final. Sunset Regional Final: again came up big in goal with another Jacqueline Hillegass ’21, Jaden Terrana ’20 and Taylor Cox ’19 all scored shutout. to lift Bishop Gorman over 5 time state champion Arbor View 3-2. Coach Doug Borgel was given a Gatorade bath with 3 minutes left in Hannah Lee ’18 was brilliant in goal to preserve the win. the game. He said it’s the coldest, but most happy he’s been in a long 4A State Semi Final: Gianna Gourley scored the game’s only goal 15 time. minutes into the second half as Bishop Gorman defeated Galena 1-0. Hannah Lee made 2 key second-half saves to earn the shutout.
Congratulations!
In Honor Of Our Veterans On November 10th, over 1,400 students, faculty and staff members of Bishop Gorman High School gathered in the House of Glory Gymnasium for a special Veterans’ Day assembly to remember and honor those who have served, continue to serve and protect our country. The assembly began with the Star Spangled Banner sung by the Worship Choir acompanied by the BGHS Orchestra followed by the Worship Chamber Musicians performing Cross The Wide Missouri. Bishop Gorman teacher, Lieutenant Colonel John Goertemiller, spoke to the assembly remembering some of his experiences while in service. Lt. Colonel Goertemiller mentioned that when he enlisted in the US Army, he was looking for adventure and excitement and yet he got more than he bargained for. Having served from 1965 to 1990, Lt. Colonel Geortemiller also taught at West Point Academy. Principal Kiefer introduced the veterans who are current faculty and staff members: Sergeant Jay Bonar, US Marine Corps, 1982-1986 Lieutenant Colonel John Goertemiller, US Army, 1965-1990 Louis Grimando, US Army from 1964-1966 Sergeant Barrett Henzel, US Army, 1998-2006 Wayne Holman, US Air Force from 1979-1988 First Lieutenant John Kilduff, US Army, 1969-1971 Sergeant Larry McAllister, US Army, 1970-1972 David McClain, US Marine Corps, 1979-1984 Angelo Vita, US Marine Corps from 2004 to 2008
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As guests of honor, the veterans received a standing ovation and were treated to an a cappella rendition of What a Wonderful World, by the KnightenGaels: Chiamaka Amadi ’18, Nicole Cardelli ’18, Isabel Franco ’18, Brooklyn Kelly ’18, and Mikayla Kelly ’18. Service men and women who have fallen in the line of duty and those who are currently serving were honored with a minute of silence. The Bishop Gorman Orchestra and the Worship Choir concluded the Veteran’s Day assembly with their rendition of From Sea to Shining Sea.
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