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.
Administration
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Campus Ministry
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Athletics | Activities
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Gael Pride
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Academics
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Advancement
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Bishop Gorman High School
Diocese of Las Vegas
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Finance Department News:
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Current 8th grade students interested in applying to Bishop Gorman High School for the 2018 – 2019 school year are invited to take our placement exams scheduled for:
FINANCE OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS
The Finance Office will be CLOSED during the Christmas holiday break from December 25 - January 2, and will re-open on January 3, 2018, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Regular office hours will resume on January 8.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Saturday, December 9, 2017 or Saturday, January 20, 2018
Enrollment for tuition assistance for the 2018-2019 school year has begun. Please visit our website:
Prospective students that take the placement exam in December or January are included in our first pool of applicants considered for admission. Additionally, exam results will help to determine a student’s placement in freshman year classes.
Under the Admissions tab, continue to Financial Information to find the link to connect to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment where you can submit your application and pay the required fee.
Prospective students can register for the exam on our website
WWW.BISHOPGORMAN.ORG
by navigating to the Admissions tab and by clicking “Application Procedure.” The $50 application fee covers the cost of the exam. For questions on Placement Exams, Applications or School Tours, please contact our Admissions Department at ADMISSIONS@BISHOPGORMAN.ORG or 702-476-4060.
www.bishopgorman.org
Please be aware that you must be VERIFIED by FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment for your application to be reviewed by the Tuition Assistance Committee. Incoming freshmen that have been verified and reviewed by February 16, 2018, will receive notification of award mid-March. All returning students that have been verified and reviewed will receive notification of award mid-April.
Remember You Must Re-Apply Every Year To Be Considered for Tuition Assistance.
BISHOP GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL Performing Arts Department Presents
The 2017 Annual Winter Instrumental Music Concert Featuring Guitar Ensemble, Orchestra and the Concert Band
Friday, December 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m. Bishop Gorman High School Jim3 House of Performing Arts Theatre TICKETS 5 at the door or online at Showtix4u.com
$
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Sun Youth Forum On November 8, approximately 1,000 students from 52 high schools gathered at the Las Vegas Convention Center ready to discuss everything from “teen topics” and the law to life in Nevada during the 61st Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum. Moderators included leaders in education, law enforcement, finance, journalism, the nonprofit sector and others who brought their expertise to the table for seven sessions that took place in the afternoon. Several Bishop Gorman students attended this unique experience: Sara DiFederico ’18, Samantha DiFederico ’18, Nelisha Silva ’18, Riley Watson ’18, Hannah Nguyen ’18, Megha Malik ’18, Ohara Riffel ’18.
Zion 2017
Artist Workshop with Dilleen Marsh
By Mrs. Lora Feely ’98 While in Zion this past month, the AP Studio students spent a day working with artist Dilleen Marsh who paints landscapes, figures, and conceptual pieces from her southwestern desert home studio. Students walked along the River Trail at the Temple of Sinawava while completing various plein air work. Students sat between the canyon walls while fall leaves danced through the cool air. From blind contour warm-up drawings to observational drawings open to artist interpretation, our students continued to improve their skill. Mediums used included pen, watercolor, and graphite with the subject being selected by each student. Finding yourselves lost in Zion only leads one to actually finding artistic inspiration each time! What a wonderful experience for our budding artists. AP Studio (3D and Drawing), Art Studio, AP Environmental, Digital Photography, and Black and White Photography courses each had students participate in this unique outing. Working once again with the Zion Forever Project was a wonderful Pictured L to R: Rachel Kunzi ’18, Ava Banfer ’18, partnership in Lauren Linderer ’18, (artist)Dilleen Marsh, Jillian furthering each student’s knowledge Briare ’18, Taylor Burkhead ’18, Hope Smith ’18, and Lindsay Busche ’18. of the canyon and its environment. A special thank you to my fellow teachers in making the trip happen: Amy Dawson, Greg Cava, Ian Devlin, and Kevin Calkins. Thank you to Administration for being supportive of this annual educational experience.
Our Music Speaks Volumes! Congratulations to our BGHS Marching Band members who have had quite a season. Since July, these students have been working extremely hard learning not only music technique but marching and visual to help create an outstanding show. Their hard work has paid off as the band finished in the top 3 at all competitions this season. The show incorporated music, visual, and theatrical elements. Also, congratulations to Mr. Neuman on being selected to represent Nevada in the upcoming 20th Annual “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” issue of School Band and Orchestra Magazine. It is a prestigious honor to be nominated and be selected by the editorial review committee.
An issue of this magazine will be delivered to all of their subscribers and given to the attendees of The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in December. Mr. Neuman said “I am very surprised and honored. I have read this issue each year interested in reading what these outstanding educators have to say and gain some inspiration from them. To be a part of this and thought of in the same light means so much.”
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Campus Ministry
Blessing Bags for First Responders
MITE BOX
Mrs. Suzanne Wilson’s 1st period class celebrate their first Mite Box win of the year!!
The BGHS community donated many items to show their gratitude for the first responders.
Then many were up at a 6:30 a.m. briefing at the Enterprise Area Command Police Station to present Blessing Bags donated by our Bishop Gorman families to honor first responders in the Las Vegas community.
Gaels in the community Brayden Ristow ’21, had a fun time participating in the Light The Night Walk to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma research!
Firemen from Station #11 graciously received Blessing Bags from the Bishop Gorman community. They appreciated our kindness and support so very much!
Blessing Bags were also delivered to the Coroner’s office to brighten the day of people who have worked non-stop since October 1st. They were surprised and delighted by this act of kindness. Our Gorman family has been a big support to the Las Vegas community and it has truly been appreciated.
Three Square Food Bank loves our Bishop Gorman volunteers!!
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Academics
Counselor’s Corner
More than 330 BGHS students, family members, faculty, staff, and administrators came together once again to form Team “BGHS Walks the Walk” in the annual Las Vegas Walk to End Alzheimer’s held at Town Square on October 28, 2017. For the past 12 years, the BGHS community has participated in this annual autumn event, one that has become a school tradition. BGHS Librarian Joanne Andrews and Assistant Librarian Margaret Foy serve as Team BGHS co-captains. “Mrs. Andrews and I are so proud of and grateful to our entire BGHS family—but especially our students,” said Ms. Foy. Mrs. Andrews expressed her appreciation for the students’ efforts in donating to and promoting the Walk, and for their strong, enthusiastic presence at the Walk. “Unfortunately, we have seen an increasing number of our BGHS students and their families impacted by this debilitating disease,” she said. “Our students are seeing the effects of Alzheimer’s and other dementias on those afflicted, and the toll it takes on families,” she added. “These young people understand how important it is to find a cure for Alzheimer’s.” Channel 8’s Sherry Swensk once again served as MC for the Walk’s opening ceremony and gave a big shout out to Bishop Gorman High School, and later thanked Ms. Foy and Mrs. Andrews for the school’s ongoing support.
Way to go Gaels!
The date of the Freshman Parent Night: What Should We Be Doing For The College Process has been changed from April 3 to Monday, January 22, 2018. This presentation will be held in the Jim3 House of Performing Arts, 6:00– 7:00 PM.
Seniors
The college application season is in full swing and December is a short month. If you need a letter of recommendation from a teacher and/ or a counselor, it is imperative you provide your recommender with a request as early as possible. It is important to note the school offices will be closed from December 22 - January 9, 2018. If you have a December 31st or January 1st deadline, you need to plan ahead as no letters will be sent during Christmas break.
Tutoring Available
As the semester comes to a close, it is important for students to work diligently, finish the semester on a high note and prepare for final exams. In preparation of final exams, free tutoring is offered by the National Honor Society (NHS) each Tuesday and Thursday in room 325, from 2:00-2:45 p.m. Tutoring is available in most subjects and each NHS tutor is a junior or senior who has earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average.
Counselor’s Quote of the Month “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” -Benjamin Franklin
Maintain a healthy lifestyle and relax during busy times:
FINAL EXAMS ARE COMING UP December 20, 21, 22
Don’t overstress!
sleep 7+ hours
Eat balanced meals
stretch or walk
Meditate
70%+ of students experience stress
Stay hydrated
Take breaks 5-10 minutes every hour
Laugh
47% felt that it negatively impacted their academic standing Remember, some anxiety is beneficial!
Follow these tips to stay healthy and manage your stress during exam season
Schedule study times
Maintain a healthy lifestyle and relax during busy times:
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Positive self-talk
Athletics | Activities
Athletics What a year it was for the Bishop Gorman Cross Country teams. On the men’s side, the team took 5th out of 14 at the Falcon Invite with Max Swenson ’19 finishing 2nd and Paul Gillett ’18 finishing 18th overall. At Regionals, the men’s team finished 9th out of 14 teams. Max Swenson finished in 10th Place which qualified him for the State Meet. With a bunch of young talent on the women’s side, the team finished the racing season strong, winning the Frosh/Sophomore Classic. Emilia Puskas ’21 won the freshman meet and Jayden Krmpotich ’20 and Ishani Meeks ’20 finished 3rd and 4th in the sophomore meet. At regionals, the women’s team (comprised of Emilia Puskas, Jayden Krmpotich, Ishani Meeks, Lauren Dennis ’20, Madison Ebens ’19, Abbey Hobson ’19 and Jacqueline Leon ’19) took 2nd Place which qualified the team to move on to the State Meet. Emilia Puskas finished 2nd and Jayden Krmpotich finished in 9th. It has been over 20 years since BG has sent a women’s team to state, so it was a huge accomplishment! The team went on to finish 6th at the State Meet in Reno.
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ach year Bishop Gorman is invited to attend the Mayors Prayer Breakfast. This event was created by Mayor Oran Gragson after attending a similar event hosted by President Eisenhower in Washington, DC. The event is intended to provide unification among people from different types of business and to celebrate the different faiths of our nation. The following students attended this year’s event on November 16th: Samantha DiFederico ’18, Sara DiFederico ’18, Nikki Ebalo ’18, Paul Gillett ’18, Erin Henderson ’18, Hanna Lee ’18, Anthony Veltri ’18, and Jeffrey Wright ’18.
In addition, KnightenGaels, the a cappella singing group, performed America The Beautiful. KnightenGaels group includes: Isabel Franco ’18, Mikayla Kelly ’18, Chiamaka Amadi ’18, Brooklyn Kelly ’18, and Nicole Cardelli ’18.
The Women’s Volleyball team won the Sunset Regional Championship with a dramatic come from behind win against Shadow Ridge. The Gaels trailed 2-0 but rallied back to win the match against the two top teams in the state 3-2. It was the third match up and victory for the Lady Gaels over Shadow Ridge. A week later, the two teams would meet again in the state finals after Bishop Gorman beat Bishop Manogue in straight sets in the semi-finals. The Match went back and forth until Shadow Ridge finally beat the Gaels in the 5th set to claim the State Championship. It was a great year for the team even though they fell just a little short of their state championship goal.
Attention Seniors!
The Men’s Soccer team finished the season on a hot streak, winning the Sunset Regional Championship in dramatic fashion with a 2-1 overtime victory over Durango on a goal by Alex Daseler ’19. In the State Semi-Final Game in Reno, Hayden Madsen ’19 scored two goals, the second coming in the waning seconds of the second half to tie the game at 2-2. Neither team scored in the first overtime, but with no time left in the second overtime Wooster scored abruptly, winning 3-2, ending the Gaels’ season.
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Second semester is going to be here before we know it and we need your pictures for the
SENIOR SLIDE SHOW!!
Please submit on Showbie: Your baby picture Your current picture We want your group pictures too!
Check back next month for the Gaels Football playoff results.
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he 32nd Annual Bishop Gorman Golf Classic was held on Thursday, November 2nd at Spanish Trail Country Club and was most certainly one for the books! A special addition to this year’s tournament was our “Helicopter Ball Drop”. Players were able to buy numbered golf balls which were taken up 200 feet in the air and dropped over a green by Maverick Helicopters. The first three balls to land in the hole or that were closest-to-the-pin, won! Money raised from the Golf Classic supports our students and school tuition assistance program.
Rafael Framers, Trimark, Aloha Orthodontics, Yesco, Intershine Graphics, Maverick Helicopters, Jostens - Lance & Roxanne Shoen, and 7-UP. Between the beautiful weather and all of the great supporters at the tournament, it was a fun day for all. The day was especially exciting for our tournament winners! Congratulations to our low gross winners from Wells Cargo and our low net winners from Republic Services.
Many thanks go out to all of our golfers, volunteers and sponsors who were a part of this event and helped to make it a success! A special thanks to our Title Sponsor: Golden Entertainment and other Major Sponsors: LynneRuffin Smith Charitable Foundation, XL Landscape Development, XL Concrete Masonry, Terrible Herbst, Bentar Development, Howard and Howard, CC Construction, Extreme Concrete, Helix Electric, Harley Davidson Las Vegas, Chapman Auto Group, Breakthru Beverage, Par 3 Landscaping, High Desert Petroleum,
We look forward to the 33rd Annual Golf Classic in Fall 2018 and hope to see you all there!
Summer 2018 Cancun &Belize
Student Athletes Sign
Science & Service Trip
National letters of Intent
Week of June 17, 2018
Come swim with whale sharks, go cave tubing, and zip lining
all the while getting Science credit,
The NCAA Fall Early Signing Day took place in the Bishop Gorman gymnasium on Wednesday, November 8. This was a special day for nine senior student athletes who are receiving scholarships to attend college. Congratulations to our 2017 November College Signees:
PE credit, and earning Service Hours. Contact: Mrs. Truitt in room 318 for details.
BASEBALL: Ryan Sepede - Brigham Young University, UT Austin Wells - University of Arizona, AZ (M) BASKETBALL: Jamal Bey - University of Washington, WA FENCING: Hanna Lee - Stanford University, CA (M) GOLF: Mitchell Abbott - University of Nevada, Reno, NV (W) GOLF: Hunter Pate - Long Beach State University, CA SOFTBALL: Reyna Martin - Gardner-Webb University, NC Darian Pancirov - University of Minnesota Crookston, MN WRESTLING: Joey Mazzara - University of North Carolina, NC
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Go Gaels!
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