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THE FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
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"I Trust" Planned Giving Seek First The Kingdom Wish List Business Relationships Corporate Mentor Serving as Stewards Alumni Authors Athletic Hall of Honor Alumni Citation
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Class Notes Class Reunions Kairos Retreats Campus Ministry Student Activities Signing Day End of an Era Award Winners Trip To The Met Nuns' Beach
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Student Perspectives "It's Personal"
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On the cover: Things are “looking up� for Lancaster Catholic as we see Old Main from a different angle Photo Courtesy: Firefly Fields Photography
Above: Our beautiful new mural in Berger Gym Lobby painted Fall 2013 by Mr. Bob Brinser compliments of St. Anne Retirement Community Photo Courtesy: Titus Touch Photography
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What do the years 1929, 1954 and 1965 have in common? These are the years when Old Main, Reilly Hall and “the new building," respectively, were constructed. You may have taken note that even “the new building” is approaching its 50th birthday. It is true that, while the lifeblood of Lancaster Catholic - a superb education in a vibrant Catholic environment carried out by dedicated faculty and staff and supported by a generous community - is still going strong, the “sticks and bricks” of 650 Juliette Avenue are showing their age, and then some. In 1997, an architectural firm was contracted to analyze the facility. They confirmed, to put it simply, that the building needed to be fixed. This study was followed up with movement towards a building campaign in 2003, which sputtered in 2008, prior to a final launch. In 2010, another study of the building was conducted by a construction firm, again providing a report as to the extensive needs of the building. Not content to simply fix up the building, an educational architectural firm was enlisted to expand on the previous studies and provide some options for changes within the building which would better support the current and future academic goals. Though many of our traditions have been maintained since the school’s earliest beginnings, believe it or not, there have been some changes in education over the last 85 years. To this end, a series of work sessions and meetings have taken place over the last 15 months to determine the future of the physical plant. As one would imagine, many questions were raised throughout the process: “What about a new building?” “How much will everything cost?” “What about the stadium?” “Can’t we simply paint the rooms and get new windows?” We examined academics, athletics, fine & performing arts, extra-curriculars, enrollment, technology, safety, efficiency and the list goes on. Nearly 150 people served on a variety of teams and committees to tackle one or more issues. The goal of this process was to arrive at a point to make a fundamental decision regarding the physical plant, to simply answer the question of “what are we going to do about the building?” To this end, a presentation was made to the various committee members on March 13th, with a presentation to the LCHS School Board the following week. This presentation outlined three fundamental options: renovate the facility essentially within the current structure; a mixture of new construction and renovation/demolition; build new. Processes have already begun to establish the financial picture. After all, the grandest of plans are meaningless if the support to carry them out is not present. Again, work done will be merged with the results of the 2006 feasibility study, including face-to-face interviews with major donors. In the end, the Lancaster Catholic High School Board of Education, armed with the data from the studies and surveys, will choose a fundamental direction to pursue. This decision will be presented to the Diocese of Harrisburg for approval to proceed. Approval essentially means being granted permission to seek an architectural firm to take the conceptual idea selected and turn it into a concrete plan. The timeline established calls for a decision by the Board by the May 2014 meeting for submission to the Diocese for the August 2014 meeting of the College of Consultors. This truly is an exciting time for Catholic High. There is still much to be decided and, moving forward, input on many issues will be sought from the entire community. Your prayers are appreciated as these important steps, long overdue yet critically needed, are carried out. Let’s remain faithful and hopeful, trusting in the Divine Providence of a loving God, that we may be guided in charting a course for success for the next 86 years of Catholic High’s history. 4
On March 14th, I announced to the Catholic High community that I would be departing in June to accept the position of President of Cardinal O’Hara High School. Let me take this opportunity to again thank you for your support over the last five years and for your commitment to LCHS. Allow me to share with you the closing lines from my letter to the community announcing my departure as I feel it faithfully summarizes my sentiments: My 15 years at Lancaster Catholic have been rewarding in so many ways. The school will always be a part of me and I will forever treasure the relationships formed, both past and present. I have been blessed beyond measure to lead such an incredible community. As I take the next step in my journey, I have one request: As I will be serving as president at the school where our late Bishop, the Most Reverend Joseph McFadden, served as the first president, it only seems appropriate to ask you to “pray for me as I pray for you.” Faithfully,
Thomas S. Fertal Principal
Aerial rendering of the conceptual drawing for the mixture of new construction and renovation/demolition
View from Francis Avenue of the conceptual drawing for the mixture of new construction and renovation/demolition
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And I will trust in You alone, And I will trust in You alone, for Your endless mercy follows me, Your goodness will lead me home -Stuart Townsend - Psalm 23 "The Lord is my Shepherd"
Meet the new Advancement Team! We are most grateful to the group of "investors" who share in our belief that our school has many untapped resources. This team is designed to maximize all opportunities to further the mission of Lancaster Catholic. Jill Bertz Hartman '84 Advancement Director Mary Jo Yarris Major Gifts Officer Kyla Morrison Hockley '96 Admissions Counselor Joseph Sahd '01 Business Relationship Manager Venus Clements Alumni Relations & Special Events Director Shawn Gable Communications Manager Regina Bowe '09 Annual Giving Officer Hayley Kibler Advancement Services Coordinator
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When preparing to go on KAIROS 21 this past January with five fellow faculty/staff members and six amazing student leaders, team members were asked to pray for the retreat and all those involved. During this time of prayer, I found myself singing the words above and reflecting on how much I trusted God to do amazing things during the upcoming retreat .... and HE did.
resources to address the serious building and facility needs. Since that time, we have developed a comprehensive plan with all the appropriate metrics and key performance indicators based on best practices nation-wide for Advancement. We are most grateful for this visionary group.
Since coming to Lancaster Catholic as the Advancement Director four years ago, I have Students and adults alike felt the Holy Spirit been blessed in working with Tom Fertal. Tom's passion for his faith, his family and because we took the time on this incredible his community at LCHS has taken us down retreat to listen to God. I could share these a road of growth toward a new vision and "God Moments" for hours. The theme for the final day is "Live the Fourth," which calls a reawakening of what can happen if we are not afraid. Many of you have shared us to take the blessings, love and overall and partnered with Tom on this journey experience of KAIROS out into the world and we will continue with the excitement and keep God's presence in our hearts, and dedication he inspired. A new light of beyond the 4 days of retreat. excellence, growth and success has been "Living the Fourth" has become a little shown to us. We have the plans, we have the challenging. Because of the big decisions strategies and most importantly, we have our community has to make regarding our the foundation of faith directing our path. facility, I sometimes feel overwhelmed with On behalf of so many who walked with Tom my role in making sure all research, options over these past years, I wish him and his and opportunities have been explored. Being family much love, success and happiness. overwhelmed sometimes feels frightening, so Cardinal O'Hara is blessed to have him join you can imagine how inspired I was to hear their family. our new Bishop, the Most Reverend Ronald Although very important decisions have Gainer, instruct us in his Installation Mass to "not be afraid." Once again, just like when to be made regarding our building and our changing leadership, I feel God's presence preparing for KAIROS and invoking the Holy Spirit, I found peace in this message of in these hallowed halls, just as He was our new Shepherd; hearing his voice felt like present to our predecessors during the Great Depression, when this school opened. I trust another "God Moment." that God has sent us an exceptional Bishop, In January, a group of dear friends of an incredible faculty and staff dedicated to Lancaster Catholic, whom we call our our students and an alumni and friend base "investors," provided us the finances to in Lancaster Catholic who understand that, increase the Advancement Team to eight although we "educate," the school truly exists full-time members, knowing that this for evangelization. We exist to develop young team could provide financial resources men and women who have an opportunity to to stabilize our annual budget, engage know, love and serve God. I Trust. more fully with our community and Jill Bertz Hartman ‘84 enable Lancaster Catholic to have the staff
I am honored and blessed to be working at Lancaster Catholic High School in the Advancement Department as the Major Gifts Officer. This position is an answer to abundant prayer and God’s hand in my life. In my new position, I am looking forward to working with all members of the Lancaster Catholic “Family� to further the mission and impact of this outstanding institution. I strongly believe in the advantages of Catholic education, as there is no better moral foundation for young adults than attending a Christ-centered school with consistent values. With your generous donations, Lancaster Catholic will continue to offer the best educational opportunities for young men and women and will be the leader and model for Catholic institutions. Please feel free to contact me to learn about our Major Donor Relations giving programs at mjyarris@lchsyes.org. I look forward to meeting and working closely with all members of the Lancaster Catholic community. In this section, I have highlighted some of the most common ways our constituents have provided resources for our students. God Bless, Mary Jo Yarris, Major Gifts Officer
Planned Giving
Planned Giving encompasses a variety of ways that gifts can be made to Lancaster Catholic from accumulated resources. It usually involves financial or estate planning; however, it is not reserved for the wealthy. Planned Giving is a means by which anyone concerned with the wise use of his or her personal resources makes a considered choice about their ultimate disposition. Planned giving establishes a way for a donor to provide for family members while remembering Lancaster Catholic as well. It often reduces the taxable portion of an estate. Planned gifts can be designated for the Lancaster Catholic Fund or our endowment. Planned gifts are either outright gifts (i.e., gifts of appreciated securities, real property, personal property, etc.) or deferred gifts (i.e. bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts).
Planned Gifts Can Be Made Through:
A Bequest in a Will Remembering Lancaster Catholic in your will helps to ensure the continued success of our institution of faith and the values in which we instill in our students. A Life Income Gift A life income gift is a pooled income fund, a charitable gift annuity, or a charitable remainder trust is a vehicle whereby you assign cash, securities or other assets irrevocably to Lancaster Catholic, and in return, you or someone you designate receives a lifetime percentage or fixed amount of income. Income is paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. Gifts of Special Assets Gifts of Special Assets can be real estate, closely held stock, life insurance, retirement accounts, etc.
We would be happy to assist you and your financial advisor with a confidential assessment of your needs and plans. For more information or to make a gift, please contact Mary Jo Yarris in the Advancement Department, at 717.509.0313 or mjyarris@lchsyes.org. 7
As alumni of Lancaster Catholic, we were honored to donate $17,000 to the school's "Wish List" Program. Our children greatly benefitted from the music program at LCHS so we chose to begin the SmartMusic Program for The Fine & Performing Arts Department. The money was used for teacher training and for subscriptions as well as audio/video equipment for LCHS and local Catholic grade schools. We recently accompanied Mr. Brill to Sacred Heart School for a demonstration by Mr. Murr and several of his music students. We were so impressed and thrilled that our donation dollars were spent on a program that enriches the students' music instruction and significantly improves the effectiveness of the instructors. We loved the idea that we could pick the project from the "Wish List" program. We encourage other LCHS donors to review this year's "Wish List" and make a donation to your favorite program or "list of needs" that will help make a difference to each and every student at LCHS. Our family has been blessed abundantly. We acknowledge that our Lancaster Catholic education contributed greatly to our success. The "Wish List" Program made it easy to be the good stewards God has called us to be. As sacred scripture says, "But seek first the kingdom of God...and all these things will be given you besides." (Matthew 6:33).
Broadcasting Program
This year, ten seniors enrolled in Lancaster Catholic’s first ever “Broadcasting Program.” The students quickly made the best of the equipment they had at their disposal, which included a small web cam taped to a cardboard box, and green fabric purchased from Jo-Ann Fabrics that was stapled to two sheets of wood paneling. While it was by no means the “best-looking or best-equipped studio”, the passion of the students helped make it a success. It was this level of dedication that Adam Culliton ('07), Director of the Gunterberg Charitable Foundation, saw first-hand when he stopped in for a tour of his alma mater in the Fall of 2013. Adam was amazed at the ingenuity of a small group of students and what they could produce on a daily basis given such “primitive” broadcasting resources and equipment. Adam was very energized by the work of the students and knew he wanted to be involved. Through the generous financial support of the Robert J. Gunterberg Charitable Foundation, Adam Culliton helped to forever change the “Broadcasting Program” at LCHS. We were able to purchase an authentic studio camera, tripod stands, soft box lights, a real green screen, two iMac Desktop computers and video editing software called Final Cut Pro X! Thank you to Adam Culliton and the Robert J. Gunterberg Charitable Foundation for continuing to believe in the mission of Lancaster Catholic High School!
Bob and Linda Lowe, Class of 1970
"Smart Music is a great piece of technology where I can practice, instantly see how I've improved and most of all, enjoy playing music. I love it!" - Rebecca Ressel, Grade 7, Sacred Heart School 8
TOP: PRODUCER - JASON REINER, PRODUCER - STEVE LOPEZ, BOTTOM: SCRIPT-WRITER RACHEL DEPIETRO, AND MR. ADAM CULLITON ('07)
In support of our teachers ... "Teacher Tech" Room: Currently, most of our teacher lounges are equipped with furniture from the 70's, tiles from the 60's and often located in restored bathrooms. With the right resources, we would love to update a room to be a teacher lounge AND a place for teachers to meet and collaboratively find ways to integrate new technology in our classrooms: • Furniture: $16,000 • Apple TV: • Renovation of Room:
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$ 6,000
In support of our Campus Ministry: • Would you like to assist us in making KAIROS happen? The cost for a student to attend KAIROS is $325. We ask that students pay $125. Unfortunately, for some students this can be a financial burden. • Sponsor a student: $200 • Sponsor transportation: (per retreat)
• Curtains for Campus Ministry: • Additional stools at $75 each: (Need 6-10) In support of our athletic needs: • Discus Cage: • High Jump Pit Package: • Pole Vault Pit Cover:
In support of our library needs: • 2014 World Book Encyclopedia: • Salem Press Titles: • Critical Insights: Charles Dickens • Critical Insights: Robert Frost • Critical Insights: Tim O’Brien • Critical Survey of Poetry: American Poets • Congressional Quarterly Press - Congress and the Nation, 2009-2012, Volume XIII (Published September 2014):
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• Compass Learning Serving 60 students enrolled ($75 per student) in English, Science, Math and Social Studies
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The signage on Juliette Avenue has become aged. Cost to update and repair: $750
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Hybrid Learning Initiative – Digital Content • Achieve 3000 $7,000 Serves 100 students in English, Science, History, and Health classes
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In support of our facility:
$500
• Over the past 3 years, 2 vans have been purchased by generous donors to assist the school in reducing transportation costs. These vans have dramatically helped our athletic teams, Campus Ministry and clubs. An additional van for athletics would once again prove financially beneficial. A group of parents are leading this initiative. If you would like to assist, please contact Mary Jo Yarris at 717.509.0313. Cost of Van: $37,000
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Hello, my name is Joe Sahd and I am a proud 2001 graduate of LCHS! My four years here at LCHS were some of the most transformative and memorable ones of my life. Upon graduating from Elizabethtown College in 2005, I came back “home” and began my teaching career in the Social Studies Department and served as one of the Crusaders’ wrestling coaches. Over the past eight years, I have had the opportunity to contribute my God-given abilities to help mold our teenagers in a Christ-centered educational environment. I have also been blessed to work alongside my wife Erica, who is a teacher in our Science Department! Beginning last summer and continuing this school year, I have split my time between the classroom and the Advancement Office, where I serve as the Business Relationship Manager. Our Advancement team continues to be fiercely dedicated to ensuring our students have every resource available to them that will promote the growth and development of their body, mind and soul. At the same time, we are working 10 10
tirelessly to make tuition affordable so that more families and their children can experience a Lancaster Catholic High School education. I could not be more thankful to wake up every morning and head to work alongside my LCHS family where values and morals are so passionately alive in the hearts of the students and adults alike. In my role as the LCHS Business Relationship Manager, I am trying to build a strong bridge between our local business community and Lancaster Catholic High School. Over these past 10 months, I have been amazed by the willingness of businesses to share their time, talent and resources to benefit our students In the next pages, you will find details regarding the specific areas that I am looking to continue growing: • Educational Tax Credit Programs (EITC & OSTC) • Business Alliance Program • Corporate Mentor Program • In-Kind Gifts
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Does Your Company Match? Did you know that you can double your gift to LCHS just by being employed? Many organizations have set up Matching Gift programs, which allow employers to give gifts to LCHS when their employees choose to donate. There are two ways in which you can find out if your company matches to Lancaster Catholic: You can use the search bar found under the “Advancement” heading then click on the “Ways to Give” drop down option on our website. You can call the Advancement Office and we will research for you!
Joseph Sahd '01, Business Relationship Manager 717.509.0313 x206, jsahd@lchsyes.org 1111
Our great state of Pennsylvania strongly champions the two Educational Tax Credit Programs it offers. Both the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs afford businesses the choice of directing their tax dollars toward the private education of Pennsylvania’s students. This year we shattered our previous record-high total of $236,000 for EITC & OSTC contributions by raising over $511,000 in tuition scholarships! To celebrate and reinforce the impact of these programs, along with our legislators, we held our very first Education Tax Credit Rally (pictured below). We are not content to stop there. There is over $20 million remaining in OSTC funds allocated by the state for use this year. It is our mission to secure more of these funds for our students! Why Participate? • YOU direct your PA tax dollars to provide tutition assistance to LCHS students. • The online application is simple to complete. (Just yesterday, I set up a "test" account in less than 10 minutes! ... I am available to personally assist you with completing the application.) • In addition to the state credit, businesses most often will qualify for the federal charitable gift deduction.
Your business may qualify if it pays one or more of the following taxes: • Corporate Net Income Tax • Capital Stock Franchise Tax • Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax • Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax • Insurance Premiums Tax • Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax • Personal Income Tax of S corporation shareholders or Partnership partners Important due dates: • May 15 – Business applicants who have fulfilled their 2-year commitment and wish to reapply in FY 13/14 to renew their 2-year commitment. • May 15 – Businesses who are in the middle of their 2-year commitment. • July 1 – New Applicants Please visit the following websites for more information on both programs: • EITC: www.newpa.com/eitc • OSTC: www.newpa.com/ostc
OSTC Quick Facts: • Only private schools that serve students who reside within a state-mandated “low-achieving” school district can receive OSTC funds through participating businesses. • Lancaster Catholic High School DOES serve students from “low-achieving” school districts. For the 2013-2014 school year, Pennsylvania allocated: • $100 million in EITC funding • $50 million in OSTC funding
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EITC PARTICPANTS, LEGISLATORS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION, AND STUDENTS WHO BENEFIT FROM EITC SCHOLARSHIPS HOLD THE CHECK FOR TAX SCHOLARSHIPS.
The LCHS Business Alliance Program provides valuable marketing opportunities for businesses, while providing necessary resources for Lancaster Catholic to continue to serve our students. In looking at all the ways business owners financially support our institution, LCHS is fully committed to ensuring business participants maximize their return as a result of being an alliance member. Therefore, we have four participation levels within our Business Alliance Program that include a wide variety of advertising opportunities. Listed below are only a few of the many ways your business will gain invaluable marketing exposure: • A banner at Rossmere Stadium and/or a banner in Berger Gymnasium • Recognition on all of our school’s social media webpages • Signage that is framed and hanging throughout our school • Recognition in the programs for athletic competitions, Fine & Performing Arts events and Campus Ministry celebrations Your business will proudly be on display for everyone to see; with over 12,000 alumni and friends in our database and with over 100,000 visitors to our school, stadium and gymnasium annually, the reach is great. This program is designed to be respectful to our business supporters by minimizing the number of requests from different school groups throughout the year. Alliance relationships are from July 1st through June 30th and specific modifications to each level of sponsorship can be made to best suit the needs of your business. Monthly payment options are also available. All funds raised through the Business Alliance Program go directly to support our students, athletes, artists and musicians.
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Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
Certified Carpet
Hall Media Solutions Design Data Corporation Donegal Mutual Insurance Dr. David A. Richards, DMD Fillings’ Fine Clothing Quality Digital Office Solutions St. Anne’s Retirement Community Sudbrink Oral Surgery Trout, Ebersole, & Groff, LLP Weaver Associates, Inc. Williams Apothecary
Custom Prescriptions of Lancaster Evergreen Estates Retirement Community Roda Law Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster, LTD
Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care, Landscape & Pest Control
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Lancaster Catholic High School believes students achieve a higher level of learning when they are actively engaged in their educational journey. In today’s world, students do not simply learn from teachers and parents, but also from the entire community in which we live. Our school strives to always be on the cutting edge of new academic initiatives that are proven to positively benefit our students.Therefore, we are proud to offer the “LCHS Corporate Mentor Program” to our junior and senior students. Our Corporate Mentor Program is designed to allow the participating juniors and seniors to be paired up with a few business professionals as they engage in a “job shadowing” experience. This is a perfect opportunity for local professionals to share some of their time and talent with our students. Generally speaking, students meet with their mentors during the school/business day a handful of times throughout the academic year; however, each mentoring pairing is able to set their own specific schedule. We are in need of a wide variety of professionals from local businesses/companies who specialize in all different career fields and who would be willing to serve as mentors for a few of our junior and senior students. It is our hope that you will take the time to consider this unique opportunity to help mold and guide some of our very determined and hardworking leaders of tomorrow. To the right are pictures of our students speaking with Lancaster's Mayor Gray during our last Corporate Mentor experience. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Joe Sahd ’01 at 717.509.0313 or jsahd@lchsyes.org.
Career Day is BACK! Remember when you were trying to figure out what to do with the rest of your life? We are looking to partner with business professionals from a variety of career fields to be part of our Career Day, which is scheduled for next year. Please consider joining us and sharingabout your professionfirst-hand with our students! Contact Joe Sahd for more information or with any questions. 14
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Help Us Reach
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As we round the last bend for the 2013-2014 Lancaster Catholic Fund, we are excited to share that your contributions have reached a total of $319,518, which is 84% of our goal! With a few months left in this year, we hope that you will help us to finish our journey to $380,000. Did you make a pledge way back in October during our 20132014 Phonathon? Can't remember if you sent it in or realized that you never wrote the check? Don't worry! You still have a few more weeks to fulfill that pledge to make your gift count! If you need a refresher on your pledge details, contact Regina Bowe at rbowe@lchsyes.org or 717.509.0313.
Where Does My Money Go? • Tuition assistance for students who could not otherwise afford an LCHS education. • The highest quality of resources and technology so that our stellar teachers can enhance education on all levels. • Creating a warm and safe environment within the physical walls of Lancaster Catholic.
Do I Really Make A Difference? • $20 - cost per student for the Humanities class to take a field trip to New York City. • $565 - average cost per athlete to participate in 1 sport. • $300 - cost for one student to be in the spring musical. • $325 - actual cost for one student to attend weekend long Leadership Retreat. (students pay $25 to attend)
How Can I Help? • Give to the Lancaster Catholic Fund, which annually supports the operating costs of LCHS.
Donate Online www.lchsyes.org/donate
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• Give to The Friends of the Fine & Performing Arts, which allows our students to artistically express themselves in numerous courses and activities. • Give to the Crusader Fund, which allows over 80% of our student body to participate in athletics.
"As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." 1 Peter 4:10 A proud Crusader, I couldn’t be more humbled or excited to be back at Lancaster Catholic as an employee, where I will be able to once again share my passion for this incredible institution with the surrounding communities. After five years, coming home to my family here at Lancaster Catholic brought me what I was missing, the feeling that lives in the hearts and minds of any Crusader, past and present, a feeling of completion. I feel so incredibly blessed to be back and serving YOU: the family, friends and future of LCHS! I find myself drawn to contemplate the above words of St. Peter, especially the word steward. I believe that it is the message found in this verse which defines the generosity of spirit that has been so central to the mission and values of Lancaster Catholic High School. In the short period of time since I have been away from LCHS, I have found that the students have so many more resources now than I had during my high school Regina Bowe ‘09, years. It’s because the commitment of our community members to live by St. Peter’s Annual Giving Officer words, whether consciously or not, to provide for enhancements in the quality of education and activities at Lancaster Catholic. Physically, LCHS is not the same institution it was five years ago, let alone 86 years ago at its origination. However, at its foundation, it is exactly the same. Why? Because of generous gifts to the various facets of annual giving, which provide for the literal existence of an iconic Catholic education in Lancaster. Support of the founding mission of Lancaster Catholic, through financial stewardship, guarantees the accessibility to choose the gift of faith-based education. This year, we will be beginning to work towards changing the way we approach annual giving at LCHS. Focused on the core ideal of stewardship, we hope to become a true conduit for your gifts, in order to create a personal relationship between your passions and how they may come to fruition at Lancaster Catholic. I believe our messaging will inspire a collaborative effort between our donors and the staff to make LCHS possible for 86 more years. Thank you for your belief in the power and importance of a Catholic education and for your continued aid in the creation of Lancaster Catholic High School as a dynamic community which is inspired by the message of our faith.
Save the Date!! Our 2014-2015 Lancaster Catholic Fund Phonathon will take place on October 12-15 and October 19-22! This year we are looking for current parent class captains, as well as alumni decade captains, to organize volunteers, gather support and ignite excitement around the kick-off of our annual giving program. Once again, our Student Ambassors will play an important role. 17
Alumni Authors Lancaster Catholic has always taken great pride in the writing skills of our students. It should be no surprise that our students go on to become authors. Thanks to the input of our Facebook friends, here are a few Alumni Authors we discovered. If you are not recognized on these pages, please let us know!
Waiting In Joyful Hope
Father Herbert Yost ‘66
Healing For Your Broken Heart The Lighted Path
Lyn Kirkland ‘66
“61 Minutes” Devotional Series
Reverend Mike Rothan ‘91 18
Dreams To Reality The Softer Side of Hip-Hop
Laura Haskins-Bookser ‘90
Beyond His Dark Materials Fairy Tales Reimagined
Susan Redington Bobby ‘86
Jim Stengel ‘73
Adam Leonard ‘89
The Rift Riders
Dining At The White House John Moeller ‘79‘
Brand About
INSIGHT
EMS Finance
GROW
Andrea Syverson‘ 81
David Wimer ‘73
Dennis Mitterer ‘79
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Intoxicated Cupcakes
Kate Legere ‘96
Playing in God’s Garden Marianne Tafelski McKimpson ‘86
Life of Thad Stevens
Kathy Brabson ‘66
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Dave Wimer ’73 | Greg Testa ’03 | Susan Bryce Logan ’94 | Joe Geiger ‘70 Congratulations to the 2013 Inductees into the Athletic Hall of Honor Lancaster Catholic High School recognizes and celebrates those individuals who, through their participation, guidance and support have made outstanding contributions to Lancaster Catholic athletics through our Athletic Hall of Honor. The Athletic Hall of Honor was formed in 1999. A complete listing of all the inductees can be found at www.lchsyes.org in the Athletic Department section of the website, where you can also find a nomination form. We are always accepting new nominations.
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Dave Wimer ‘73
Greg Testa '03
Susan Bryce Logan '94
Joe Geiger '70
Dave earned six varsity letters in two different sports; football (3), and wrestling (3). After graduation from college he went on to become the Head Coach of the Lancaster County Parochial Youth Wrestling Club program from 1976-1985.
As a three sport athlete, Greg earned a total of nine varsity letters from soccer (2), baseball (3) and basketball (4). Division II Bulletin All American Honorable Mention All Star in 2005 -2006 and 2006-2007.
Susan earned seven varsity letters in three different sports; cross country (1), track and field (2), and basketball (4). After graduating from LCHS, Susan received a basketball scholarship to Loyola University in Baltimore, MD and was a four year letter winner. She helped lead Loyola to a 20 game win season in both 1995 and 1998.
Joe earned six varsity letters in three different sports; football (2), wrestling (1), and track (3). Joe went on to play football for Bloomsburg State College. After college Joe coached football, wrestling and track at Southern Columbia High School from 1974-1978. Joe is the former President and current board member of the Big 33 Scholarship Foundation.
Raymond F. Hottenstein ‘64 Service to Humanity
John A. Moeller II ‘79 Outstanding Professional Achievement
Yvonne M. Trees Nafe ‘55 Service to LCHS
David E. Wood ‘81 Outstanding Professional Achievement
Congratulations to the 2014 Alumni Citation Award Winners! The Alumni Citation is the highest award Lancaster Catholic High School can bestow upon a graduate. Established in conjunction with our 75th Anniversary in 2003, the Alumni Citation Awards program was created to recognize exceptional alumni. Graduates can be honored in the areas of Outstanding Professional Achievement, Service to Humanity and/or Service to Lancaster Catholic High School. We were pleased to celebrate with the Alumni Citation winners, their friends and family at a reception held on March 29, 2014 at the Hamilton Ballroom at Wheatland Place. We are grateful to the Hamilton Ballroom who donated the use of the beautiful facility for this event.
If you know an exceptional person worthy of this singular honor, we encourage you to nominate that individual. Graduates can be nominated in the areas of Outstanding Professional Achievement (female nominations in this category are strongly encouraged), Service to Humanity and/or Service to Lancaster Catholic High School. Nomination forms can be found on LCHS website under Alumni, by contacting Venus Clements in the Advancement Office at 717.509.0313, or emailing vclements@lchsyes.org.
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1970’s Greg Goldbach, Class of 1975 Greg recently joined the Operational Excellence Program Office staff at UC Berkeley. The Operational Excellence Program Office advances UC Berkeley’s financial sustainability and ongoing improvement by partnering with the campus community to support ideas that generate new net revenue, reduce costs, or improve operations by offering expertise, services and tools and financing.
Michael Bohrn, M.D., Class of 1989 Michael has recently been appointed the President of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (PaACEP). He continues to serve as Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director and Vice Chair of Education at WellSpan York Hospital in York.
1990’s Kerry Flavin Dierwechter, Class of 1994 Kerry Flavin started her own business in October of 2012: Harmony Spa & Skin Care.
William Baumler, Class of 1972 & Sue (Kirchner) Baulmer, Class of 1976 Bill & Sue are the proud owners of a Potomac Beads in Ocean City, NJ. www.potomacbeads.com
1980’s Beth Rudy Campagna, Class of 1980 Beth and her husband Chuck are so excited to have two of their three boys at Lancaster Catholic. Their third son is currently at Sacred Heart. Beth is working as Coordinator of Special Education for the School District of Lancaster at the McCaskey Campus. Theodore ‘Ted’ Clements, Class of 1988 Ted will be opening a Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park in Greenfield Corporate Center summer of 2014. For more information about Skyzone visit: www.skyzone.com/Lancaster/AboutUs
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Kyla Morrison Hockley - Class of 1996 & John Hockley II - Class of 1997 Kyla & John welcomed their fourth child, Andrew Lee Hockley, into the family on September 13, 2013. Drew will proudly be a member of the Class of 2032!
2000’s Allison Mohler, Class of 2000 Allison will be graduating from the University of Connecticut Law School in May and singing the National Anthem at Commencement. She completed a run as Maria in Sound of Music on the Connecticut Shoreline to rave reviews and, by day, continues to work as High School Social Studies Teacher.
Allison Baumler-Bachman, Class of 2001 Allison owns Potomac Beads. Potomac beads has wholesale & retail bead stores across the US & Europe. For more information: www.potomacbeads.com
Michael Dusablon - Class of 2005 & Caitlyn Hartman Dusablon - Class of 2006
Megan Conti Cotchen - Class of 2003 & Daniel Cotchen - Class of 2003 Megan and Dan were married August 17, 2013, at Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Fr. Allan F. Wolfe officiating. Megan is employed by Lancaster Catholic High School and Dan is a teacher at St. Leo the Great Catholic Elementary School. The couple resides in Lancaster.
Michael & Caitlyn welcomed their first child, Leah, and are excited for her to be a member of the Class of 2032! Ryan Himmelsbach, Class of 2007 Ryan is currently attending Georgetown University School of Medicine. From September 2012 through April 2013, he traveled around the world. From June 15, 2013 to July 22, 2013, Ryan rode his bicycle from Yorktown, VA to Oceanside California. To read more about Ryan’s adventures visit: magazine.wfu.edu/2013/11/05/ himmelsbachs-travels
Photo by ErinElaine Photography
Michael McMonagle, Class of 2003 Congratulations to Mike for winning Indie Acoustic Artist / Band of the year. Best indie bands are from the Philadelphia, Central PA, NY, NJ, DE, MD, and DC area on a local/regional touring level, not yet emerging towards a national spotlight. Kevin Darby, Class of 2009 Kevin received his Naval Officer's Commission from the President in May 2013. Have any class notes you would like to share for our next magazine? Please mail the Alumni Update Form to us, or simply email Venus Clements at: vclements@lchsyes.org
Mary Grace Reich, Class of 2009 Mary Grace visited Lancaster Catholic in March to share her journey in working with the Peace Corp in Africa. 23
Class Reunion Information If your class year ends in 4 or 9, this is your year! Reunion Committee Members please contact Venus Clements in the Advancement Office for your class list so you can start planning. You can either call 717.509.0313 or email vclements@lchsyes.org. The Advancement Office is able to assist you with your classmate lists, posting reunion information on the LCHS website, sending eblasts and providing help or suggestions with reunion planning activities.
Here are a few things you will need to consider: ☐ First, arrange a reunion committee meeting ☐ Coordinate the search for former classmates ☐ Collect seed money, decide date(s) and desired activities ☐ Decide where to hold events(s)/make calls to secure venue(s) ☐ Tours of the high school campus are available (contact Venus Clements at 717.509.0313 to make arrangements) ☐ Set up a budget; estimating ticket price(s); attendance; expenses ☐ Miscellaneous expenses should include postage for mailings, printing charges for announcements/flyers/ envelopes/postcards, address labels, venue rental cost, entertainment, etc. It is VERY important to keep your contact information current with the Advancement Office. We don’t just use your information for contribution solicitations. Your class reunion wouldn’t be the same without you. Thanks to those of you who joined us for Homecoming 2013! We hope you enjoyed the event. Go Crusaders!
We asked our alumni to send in pictures of themselves wearing LCHS clothing ... Ed and Barbara Maley shared this picture of themselves getting ready for their 55th Class Reunion.
Save the date for the future LCHS Homecoming, October 17, 2014! Please join us for a tour of the school at 4:30 pm followed by a wine and cheese event at Rossmere Stadium before the game. Please contact Venus Clements at 717.509.0313 or vclements@lchsyes.org with class reunion questions or to update your information. 24
Save the Dates for Your Reunion! 1954 – 60th Class Reunion!
Please mark your calendar for October 17th and 18th. Friday, October 17th, join us for a tour of the high school followed by a wine and cheese event before the football game. On Saturday, October 18th, we will be having cocktails and dinner at the Stockyard Inn. If you have any questions please contact Rose Marie “Roe” Mariani at 717.569.6536.
1959 – 55th Class Reunion!
Please mark your calendar for October 3rd and 4th for a fun weekend! Friday, October 3rd, dinner will be at the Lancaster Country Club. Saturday, October 4th, a picnic will be held, a location is to be determined. Sunday, enjoy a day on your own exploring and getting re-acquainted with Lancaster. For reunion suggestions, please email ebmaley@aol.com.
1964 – 50th Class Reunion!
Please save the date for a fun weekend of October 17th - 19th. More information will follow.
1967 – 65th Birthday / Welcome to Medicare Party!
Save The Date – Saturday, September 27, 2014, for a 65th Birthday/Welcome to Medicare Party. More details to come. For more information, contact Terrie Johnson Finger at 717.295.9040 or Cathy Deller Hofer at 717.892.6731. Please friend us on Facebook at LCHS Class of 1967 Reunion.
1980 – 35th Class Reunion!
The class of 1980 is starting to make plans for their 35th Class Reunion in 2015. So please mark your calendars for October 16 – 17, 2015.
I am on the LCHS Class of 1971 Reunion Committee. Around 75 of us got together in October 2011 for our 40th - and now it’s already 2 1/2 years later, and almost time to begin planning for 2016. (Oh no, not 45 years!) All of us from 1971 went through our 4 high school years during the most socio-politically unsettled time in 20th century American history -1967-1971. A few of us were among the last American military men and women in Vietnam. I was headed there in 1972 with the Army, but was re-routed to the Korean peninsula and its equally volatile Demilitarized Zone. By our next reunion we all will be in our early 60s - with hopefully no one having joined our already, sadly, 30-some departed souls. We will surely have great fun, just as in 2011. Take it from a career history teacher: time flies - REUNITE! Michael D. Witmer, Ph.D. (Temple University 1996) LCHS Class of 1971 Reunion Committee Retired Social Sciences Teacher with School District of Lancaster, PA (J.P. McCaskey H.S.) Current Professor of Humanities, Alvernia University, Reading, PA 25
Monday, June 16 - Saturday, June 21 6PM - 11PM Admission: Adult $3 Children 6 & under FREE!! Ride ALL the rides ALL night long for $12 ($25 if purchased at the Carnival). Purchase your discount ride bracelets by Sunday, June 15th at participating Lancaster Turkey Hill Minit Markets and at other local businesses. Discount bracelets valid Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. Lancaster Catholic High School is blessed to have students, families and friends that have volunteered over the years to help make the carnival a success. Please visit the LCHS website www.lchsyes.org/carnival to sign-up to volunteer for the 2014 Carnival. We can’t do it without you! 26
Just as an author would not reveal a plot line, a Kairos alumnus would not tell what occurs on a Kairos Retreat, rather they facilitate the retreatants' own journey. Here is that journey through the eyes of Samantha Lauriello, Class of 2014. Ironically enough, every student knows one of Lancaster Catholic’s best kept secrets: Kairos. It’s the hot gossip on campus, the hustle and bustle among upperclassmen. Many ask, why keep what goes on at Kairos a secret? Well, I’ll give you a hint: the secret of Kairos is that no two people have the same experience. This so-called “secret” lies within each and every one of the retreat’s participants; and personally, Kairos uncovered a secret that slept deep inside of me. My friends and I went on this retreat hoping it would live up to the outstanding reviews we had heard. We thought we would have some fun, learn a few things about God, and stay up late chatting aimlessly. Little did I know one of those “aimless” late-night chats would change my life. Prior to Kairos, I felt I should wear a mask at all times and keep my hardships to myself, but by opening up I was able to heal. I was able to hear God’s voice though the uproar of suffering. Almost a year after attending Kairos, I realized I wouldn’t be living the Kairos spirit if I didn’t do everything in my power to ensure other’s could have an amazing experience just as I did, so I applied to become a leader. Though I continue to try, I have yet to find suitable words to describe my second Kairos experience. In simple terms, it changed my life. I saw God work through others. I took a leap towards closure and shared my personal story with people I barely knew. Somehow I managed to see past the tears clouding my eyes and saw Christ sitting before me in the form of a group of Kairos participants. By allowing me to be vulnerable in front of them, they gave me the strength I needed to trust in not only people, but God as well. I once saw an exchange which I believe sums up Kairos in its entirety. As a participant returned home from their first Kairos retreat, a Kairos alumnus asked them, “What did you think of it?” The participant smiled, looked their friend in the eye and said, “I found God.” Anything but secret, Lancaster Catholic’s Kairos retreats have witnessed almost 700 students over the last seven years encounter God, self and others in a manner that restores students to a place of self-worth, holiness and good relationships. A Kairos retreat is a 4 day, 3 night experience for juniors and seniors at the heart of which is a deep realization by young people of how much God loves them, and how He has been and continues to be present to them in their lives. It gives them an opportunity to stop and evaluate their lives with authenticity - this can’t be done in isolation, and so a strong community of young people forms who realize that they, like others, are loved and worthy of respect. These realizations, when taken to heart, change the way they live-this in turn changes our Catholic High Community. Would you like to assist us in making Kairos happen? The cost for a student to attend Kairos is $325. We ask that each student attending pay $125. Unfortunately, for some students, this can be a financial burden. The value of this experience for students is truly priceless. If you would like to sponsor a student to attend Kairos, please contact Mary Jo Yarris, Major Gifts Officer, at mjyarris@lchsyes.org. 27
I AM Rally Rallied by the call that they are CHOSEN, STRONG, CALLED, CONNECTED, ON FIRE, LOVED and FORGIVEN, junior high youth from Lancaster and the surrounding counties flooded Catholic High’s Berger Gym to praise, pray, learn and share faith. Students joined in beat-boxing with international speaker and vocalist Paul J. Kim, getting fired up with national evangelist Scott Anthony, and worshipping with Catholic High’s own alum Sean Patrick Malloy '02. This all culminated in giving thanks and celebrating the Eucharist as young people renewed with the realization that they are created to live in the image and likeness of the great I AM!
into memorable opportunities that excite students to express and share their faith. But for parents, pastors, youth ministers and DRE’s, these awesome experiences come with awesome price tags, weeks of travel arrangements, planning logistics and fundraisers, and are all too often out of reach. The I AM Rally is an affordable way for parishes and schools to have their 6th, 7th and 8th graders experience a big-time, Spirit-filled, authentically Catholic event without travel and high expenses. Catholic High is privileged to host this event and welcome youth into an engaging rally of faith! The 2014 Rally promises to be bigger and better!
Save the Date! The Christian Vaudeville team of APeX Ministries will headline bringing their “death defying juggling, humor, characterizations, story-telling, audience participation and personal testimony,” to the main stage. Praise and prayer through music and exploration and growth through break-out talks with solidly Catholic speakers will engage students in an awesome experience of faith on Sunday, October 5th, 2014. Cost is $5. Registration and information for parishes and schools will be available at www. lchsyes.org/IAMRALLY and an optional lunch will be available for traveling groups.
Over three hundred 6th, 7th and 8th graders, and their chaperones, took advantage of the inaugural rally that brought dynamic talent and faith-filled evangelists together with youth from the area to delve into who they are and how they are called to live as reflections of God. For young people, international youth gatherings, national conferences and regional rallies can be transformative events! Witnessing renowned Catholic evangelists, speakers, musicians, and youth on fire for Jesus, translates 28
Crusader Leadership Retreat Rock climbing, zip-lining, team-building, skits, student-led prayer, character discussion, and sharing around the campfire were all highlight moments of our Crusader Leadership Retreat held in the Fall of 2013. Student leaders represented all major facets of Student Life: Student Council, MiniTHON, Campus Ministry, Athletics, LINK Crew and the Fine & Performing Arts. They gathered for a three day kickoff to the school year to make connections between the faith they believe and the leadership skills they possess in order to develop themselves into true Christian leaders who can lead others to Christ in their respective areas now and into the future. Plans for this year’s Crusader Leadership look to include Faculty, Moderator and Coach selected students from various organizations, clubs and teams in a summer retreat prior to the opening of the school year. We will look to call upon these leaders throughout the year to practically apply all that they have and know in the service of God, their peers, their school and their community.
“The Crusader Leadership Retreat helped me grow as a person on the athletic field, in the classroom and in everyday life in light of my faith. During the retreat I was able to build important life skills such as time management, problem solving and team work. On top of improving important leadership skills, spending quality time with my teammates and classmates made this such an incredible experience.” - Nicholas Engle ‘14
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Mini-THON Lancaster Catholic’s Mini-THON is a 16 hour dance marathon that raises money for kids suffering from cancer. All the money that we raise goes to the Four Diamonds Fund, which helps children with pediatric cancer and their families. To raise money, Mini-THON hosts a variety of events in our school and in our community. This year’s colors are purple and silver and the theme is “Don’t Stop Believing." The Mini-THON committee has fifty-four hard working students that meet every Tuesday morning at 7:15. The chairpersons this year are Maddie Martin and Katelyn McNamara. The teacher moderator is Mrs. Erica Sahd. Those fifty-four committee members are divided into the six subcommittees: Entertainment, Morale, Special Events, Finance, Operations, and Public Relations. In 2012, the total for our fundraising was $13,128. In 2013, the total nearly doubled to $25,689. We thank the following people and companies for helping to make Mini-THON 2014 (April 11-12) a success: Mike & Donna Snyder (magic show), LCHS Dance Team, LCHS Cheerleaders, Pep Band, Ryan Wickersham Band, Mrs. Kathy Stanley & Mrs. Megan Cotchen (Zumba), The Separators, Christian Lomboy (DJ), Julie Wanner’s Band, Mr. Art Bamert, Mrs. Mary McNamara, Mrs. Maribeth LeBreton, Mrs. Judy Martin, Mrs. Tracy Reichert, Mrs. Cindy Navin, Joe’s Famous Wings & Weiners, Maggie Moo’s, Rebman’s Carnival Games and Big Bright Bouncies, Hammond's Pretzels, The Palm Family, and the Jacunski Family.
Link Crew At LCHS, “Link” has a very different meaning. Link Crew is the student-driven, new student orientation program comprised of a diverse student population with a common mission: to help peers through the transition into LCHS. Link is intentionally diversified; its members are selected based on their unique gifts and interests. Each Link Leader is specifically chosen to lead a group of new Crusaders as they begin their journey toward LCHS graduation. Link’s responsibilities come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Led by Mrs. Kyla Hockley, Mrs. Erica Sahd and Mr. Joe Sahd, Link Leaders are responsible for communicating with new students before the school year begins, continuing the message throughout the school year, and wrapping up with their Link group in celebration of the year’s successes. Link Leaders provide answers to the new student’s questions, and they oftentimes are leaders for other groups and events, too. Beginning in August, Link Leaders report to LCHS for an intensive 10-hour training. The Link Leaders will be the first faces every new student sees when they report to LCHS for the first time. Link Crew provides an immediate sense of belonging to new students at the start of a new chapter in their lives. The Link Leaders are the go-to men and women when a student appears to be struggling academically, socially or just needs a nudge to join in the action. LCHS Link Leaders are truly one-of-a-kind students who sincerely desire to make the transition into LCHS an unforgettable one. 30
Environmental Club Environmental Club is very involved with the Lancaster Catholic community. The students who are members of the club are determined to make a positive difference in the community and well-being of our environment. We put our plans into action by recycling papers in our school classrooms and offices about once a month. Although it may seem like a small gesture, in the end it will make a huge difference in our environment. Not only do we take the steps to make our planet a better place to live, but we have also taken nature walks that have helped us connect with our environment and the world around us. Our goal as the Environmental Club, is to make the environment we reside in a better place to live. We progress through every year with this goal in mind, and hope to have many more positive plans for the future. This year, we plan to become even more interactive. Environmental Club has plans to go on an overnight camping trip. There we will hike the trails and interact with the environment around us. We will also be working on cleaning up the bank covered in weeds outside of our school’s science classrooms. In order to support this cleanup effort, we hope to sell Earth Day t-shirts as a fundraiser. We have big hopes and dreams for the future of Environmental Club. By starting at our school, we hope to affect the largest community possible. We hope that, by our actions, we can make the environment a cleaner and better place to live every year.
Student Council Student Council at Lancaster Catholic is an elected group of students, Freshman through Senior, who work for the benefit of the student body. We meet several times a month and are almost always working on a project, whether planning the Homecoming Dance or organizing Christmas fun. The great thing about Student Council is that as members, we are each able to see the direct impact that we can have on our experience at Lancaster Catholic. Student Council may sound like all work and no fun, but we manage to balance our hard work with “Music Wednesdays.” Each week, a Student Council member creates an approved playlist to play on the speaker system during the break between classes. While this seems like such a simple task, the students agree it is something to look forward to during the middle of the school week slump. This idea has spawned a myriad of followers; other student-run clubs and activities celebrate their mission by adopting a Wednesday to share their playlists too. Student Council members are leaders at Lancaster Catholic. How we act impacts the atmosphere of the school. Student Council has taken the initiative to make Lancaster Catholic a friendly and accepting place. As a whole, our school has become one community. We have become a cohesive unit of students, striving for the same goals, and helping each other on the way. The mission of each Student Council member is to make the voices of the student body heard. 31
Restorative Justice is alive and well at Lancaster Catholic High School. We have continued to utilize restorative practices in our school in an effort to improve how we relate to each other as a school community. For those of you who may not know what restorative justice is; simply put, it deals with how our actions, attitude, and words affect those around us. It is used to repair harm done to another person. We want to give our students the tools and communication skills to repair any harm and make things right, a necessary skill that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. We all make mistakes. Restorative justice gives people a second chance to correct the behavior. Some things we have done this year to promote restorative justice are utilizing our restorative justice team made up of teachers and administrators, and discussing issues as they arise to see how we can resolve them restoratively. In addition, we have continued to have “Restorative Moments” throughout the school year. "Restorative Moments" is an activity the team has developed to start the day in a positive way and promote a healthy school culture. They take place in an extended homeroom with a teacher facilitating and focus on discussing possible scenarios that could have an effect on a student’s life. We have discussed issues like academic integrity, social media, underage drinking, and how we treat each other on a daily basis. It is all about keeping the lines of communication open and honest, which is exactly what we expect of our students, and they always deliver!
"The LCHS Greatmen of 1971" Scholarship Carmen A. Malone, at the age of 56, died April 13, 2010, at Hershey Medical Center. A 1971 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School, Carmen was the manager for all sports teams. He entered active duty in 1974 and served honorably in the United States Air Force for 30 years. Carmen was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
MR. JOHN BENNETT, ONE OF THE GREATMEN OF '71, PRESENTING THE SCHOLARSHIP TO JENNIFER MECK.
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"The LCHS Greatmen of 1971" have been getting together, in one form or another, for over 40 years. In memory of their dear friend, classmate and athletic trainer during their high school years, they established a scholarship. Jennifer Meck, the current athletic trainer for our football team, was the winner of this generous scholarship. We appreciate the efforts of these "greatmen" to make such a meaningful gift in Carmen's memory.
The Athletic Office congratulates these athletes and the athletes who will sign before the end of the school year. We are proud to have you represent us at the NCAA level.
Division 1: Lauren Carroll Ohio State - Field Hockey Stephen Loiseau Drexel University - Wrestling Rachel DePietro Marshall University - Swimming Division 2: C. Michael Spica University of Pittsburgh Johnstown - Track & Field Madeline Martin East Stroudsburg Univ. - Soccer Thomas McIntyre Shippensburg Univ. - Football Division 3: Sara Hackman Waynesburg University - Soccer Aimee Little Norwich University - Ice Hockey Abigail Adams La Roche College - Softball Benjamin Bauer Gettysburg College - Football Chris Schreder Juniata College – Baseball 33
What a great year this has been! Athletic excellence is booming on the fields, courts and mats of Lancaster Catholic High School. This excellence is not just apparent in athletic feats, but in the classrooms and communities that our athletes serve. For the fifth time in the last six years, one of our athletes or teams brought home STATE GOLD. Besides our PIAA State Wrestling Champion, Stephen Loiseau, seven of our sports teams earned section championship titles, five league championships and two District 3 championships. These accomplishments are not achieved by the students alone, but they are backed by the foundation of supportive and knowledgeable coaching staff, as well as incredible parent encouragement. In addition to this parent leadership, one of our main goals is to develop future leaders with integrity and dedication in our student body, which is why we offer activities such as our Summer Sports Camps. Lancaster Catholic athletic pride is explosive and that is because of supportive, excited Crusader fans like you; thank you for your continuous generosity. Many words cross the mind when LCHS athletics are considered: determination, resolve, integrity, leadership. But the bottom line is this WE HAVE GREAT STUDENTS AT LCHS. Rich Hinnenkamp, Athletic Director
2013-2014 Athletic Achievements Section Champions: • • • • • • •
Baseball (2013) Girls Lacrosse (2013) Field Hockey Girls Tennis Golf Girls Basketball Boys Swimming (2013)
League Champions:
• Baseball (2013) • Hannah Knowlton - Long Jump (2013) • Julia Davis & Elizabeth Veronis: AA Tennis Doubles Champions (2013) • Elizabeth Veronis: AA Tennis Singles Champion • Stephen Loiseau- Wrestling- 182 lbs
District III Champions:
• Girls Tennis AA Team Champions • Stephen Loiseau- Wrestling- 182 lbs
State Champions:
• Stephen Loiseau- Wrestling- 182 lbs
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School Spirit Store
Council of Boosters
Online Volunteer Sign Ups
The Council of Boosters was formed in 2012. Its main function is to support all athletic programs so as to ensure their success and longevity. All parents of our student athletes are members of the booster council. Athletic events, activities, fundraising and spirit wear sales are all run through the Council of Boosters under the direction and guidance of the Athletic Office. The success of the Council’s mission is tied directly to the involvement of the families of our student athletes.
This year the council took on the responsibility of running all concession stands, ticket sales and other aspects of game management. The council uses the funds from these activities to meet the equipment, entry fees, travel and other needs of each sport. Each athletic family is required to work 15 hours in the needed areas to ensure an athletic program can meet the needs of its teams. With the implementation of online sign up for volunteerism, our Council of Boosters has made significant progress with this task.
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Summer Camps
Summer Sports Camps will again be offered at Lancaster Catholic. Our coaches and staff have run quality sports camps for boys and girls in a variety of sports and levels of play. We are committed to ensuring the quality and strength of our high school teams by promoting and developing the young athletes of our partner elementary schools and community. Please check our website for dates and details.
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The Athletic Office has started an online school spirit store. Check out the school's website for order dates and deadlines. Ordering is done on a continuing basis. Often, the website has items offered are changed throughout the year. Gym shorts and gym shirts are also available through the school store. Check out our display in Reilly Hall for samples or call the office at 717.509.0316 for assistance.
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A junior at LCHS, Chris competes in the Junior Olympic men’s Level 10 gymnastic program. In March, Chris qualified and competed in the State Championships earning medals in pommel horse and floor exercise, and placing in vault, high bar and still rings. He won an All Around placing of 4th in the state which qualifies him for Regional Championships, and a good score in regionals qualifies a gymnast for Junior Olympic Nationals, which Chris competed in last year. Chris is also an Academic All-American award winner with USA Gymnastics based on his GPA and recommendations of coaches and school officials. 35
Lou Portas
48 Years. In today’s world, we find very few people that stay at one job for very long. Mr. Lou Portas, Catholic High’s ultimate “team player,” is retiring from teaching social studies after 48 years at LCHS. “I like teaching history more than studying it. I always worked at relating the past to what is going on now.” Along with teaching, Mr. Portas also coached football and track for 25 years. When Mr. Portas started at Catholic High, the faculty was predominantly religious Sisters. He was trying all the “new things” of the time, such as small groups. “I wasn’t supposed to leave my desk. Walking around was seen as a weakness.” He was a bit rough and radical at first, and didn’t think he would make it, but Lou broke the mold of the traditional teacher and became part of Lancaster Catholic history. When asked what one thing stood out to him about when he started at Catholic High, Lou remembered the free lunches. Salaries were not the greatest, and they offered free lunches as a small token of compensation.
MR. LOU PORTAS AT THE BEGINNING OF HIS TEACHING CAREER IN 1966, AND IN HIS FINAL YEAR OF TEACHING IN 2014.
We wish you well in your retirement, Lou, and may God Bless you for all the lives you have touched, all the children you have taught and for all your years of dedication! Lou's career will be celebrated at a faculty and staff retirement dinner on May 27th.
Coach Lamar Kauffman
It’s the end of an era. Last year, a reporter asked Coach Lamar Kauffman about his plans for retirement... “I’ll call you guys when I’m ready.” Now, he’s ready. Lamar Kauffman has announced that he is retiring after 32 seasons as the head coach for the Lancaster Catholic Girls Basketball Team. This is the culmination of a tremendous career leading the Lady Crusaders to 764 wins, earning him a place in the elite 700 win club. Those wins also earned his teams 18 Lancaster-Lebanon Section Championships, 11 Lancaster-Lebanon League Championships, 12 District III Titles, and two State Championships in 1989 and 1996. In addition to coaching the Lady Crusaders, Coach Kauffman was a teacher for 36 years, 12 of them spent coaching the boys basketball team at Manheim Central. The word “legend” is not an understatement. Lamar is well known for relentless defense, honesty and commitment to excellence. Coach Kauffman believes that coaching isn’t work, but that it’s a gift from God. After sharing the news, he closed with a huddle and a Hail Mary. Lamar always felt as though Lancaster Catholic was as committed to him as he was to his program. So as Coach Kauffman shared the news of his retirement with his players, he encouraged them to work harder even when others doubt their abilities. This resonated with senior Danielle Atkinson who said, “I have always admired Coach Kauffman’s work ethic inside and outside of the gym.” His players achieve great things in life, including the very first girl he coached, his daughter Peg. Peg Kauffman played basketball at Millersville University and is now their Athletic Director. 36
COACH LAMAR KAUFFMAN GIVING HIS TEAM SOME MOTIVATION BEFORE GOING BACK OUT ON THE COURT.
The school will be holding a celebration in Coach Kauffman's honor on May 10th from 2pm-5pm. Please RSVP to vclements@lchsyes.org or 717.509.0313 by Friday, May 2nd.
Lancaster Catholic Wins 33% of Scholastic Writing Contest Awards
The English Department of Lancaster Catholic High School is proud to announce the 2014 Scholastic Writing Contest winners. Once again this year, Lancaster Catholic students dominated this prestigious event by winning 90 of the total 273 awards. The Scholastic Award Ceremony was held at The Ware Center on Sunday, February 23. Gold Key recipients have moved on to be judged at the national level in New York City. Gold Key Grace Asuncion Linnae Budusky Christopher Eyer Alena Marcinkoski Zachary Miklos Alex Ringlein Grace Ringlein Thomas Russoniello Matthew Sahd Haley Wolfe Emily Yanchuck Silver Key Noah Bamert Breanna Bechtold Sarah Bomberger Julia Cao Vivian Cao (3)
Daniel Carr Gabrielle Claus Nina Galvez James Huber Emmanuel Kambouroglos Aimee Little Andrea Martin Anna Mills Thomas Murphy Julia O’Leary Kristen Orlandi Sara Palczewski Julianne Petrillo Joshua Riley Chris Sands Thomas Slotcavage Dana Taylor Katie Wenrich Paige Witkowski
Sophia Wnek Dylan Wolf Emily Yanchuck Meghan Zimmerman Honorable Mention Rebekka Bamert Maria Belitsky (2) Sarah Bomberger (2) Vivian Cao (3) Nicholas Cicala Deanna Dombrowski Bridget Fertal Sierra Hogan Caitlin Hughes Rose Kirchner Marah Lauver Samantha Lauriello Emily LeBreton
Stephen Loiseau Amanda Martin Anna Mills Gillian Navin Rebecca Pratt Mary Reich (2) Thomas Russoniello Chris Sands Christopher Schreder Aubrey Schober Alexa Secrest Jack Shedleski Abigail Snopek Julianna Wanner Marielle Wanner Katie Wenrich Dylan Wolf Emily Yanchuck Grace Zukus
National Merit Scholars
Lancaster Catholic has two finalists for National Merit Scholars: Alexander Ringlein and Joshua Riley. Alex is ranked second in his class; he is the only student from LCHS ever to be accepted into the National Concert Band. He has also been awarded Scholastic Art and Writing Silver and Gold Keys and his TEAMS Math and Engineering Team of 8 placed 5th in the Pennsylvania competition. Alex has been involved in almost every musical group in the high school, as well as local and regional band and orchestra. He is President of NHS and has also garnered the University of Rochester’s Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award. Josh Riley is another exceptional young man. He is involved in Student Council, NHS, Quiz Bowl, Marching Band and he is President of the Respect Life Club. Josh has been awarded a Silver Key in Scholastic Art and Writing and he is the “go to” guy when students are looking for help in math and science.
Regional Scholastic Awards for Video Games
Three Lancaster Catholic students have won Regional Scholastic Awards for Video Games. The video game category is part of the Scholastic Art Awards. Patrick Walsh won both a National and Regional Gold Key for his video game “Inverted Causation." Alex and Grace Ringlein won a Regional Gold Key for their video game “Reanimation." Both games have gone on to be judged at the National level. 37
Henry David Thoreau once said, “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” This year at Lancaster Catholic High School, we have taken steps to grow that canvas so opportunities, spanning the exciting and vastly different interests of our students, are available through The Fine & Performing Arts programming. With the generous support of sponsors and donors, we have been able to introduce some new extracurricular activities, classes and performances which further enhance the notion that we are “keepin’ the arts alive” in a high school setting. The expansion of our department has resulted in the regional and state recognition of both our musicians and artists. We had 27 vocalists and musicians selected for county, district, regional and state levels of festivals and competitions! Additionally, 18 of our student artists received awards in the Scholastic Art and Lancaster County Young Artist competitions. Due to the talent and drive of our students, as well as the exceptionally dedicated nature of our staff, we have been able to initiate several new music ensembles into our curriculum. In addition to the Tri-M Music Honor Society, classes in dramaturgy and playwrighting have been added, as well as a state of the art visual arts photo lab. This growth has happily led us to offer two spring concert programs this May; please join us on May 7th and May 12th in Berger Gymnasium to hear the diverse offering of musical performances.
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Finally, we were pleased to share the new Fine and Performing Arts Concert & Lecture series in its’ inaugural season and we are looking forward to presenting the 2014-2015 series. These monthly events have been attended by many of our students and community members and have been quite popular. Featuring LCHS alumni and staff, the events are free admission and donations are accepted for our friends of The Fine & Performing Arts. We would like to take the time to thank all of our sponsors who make this highly successful series possible.
Foreign Language Department Seasonal Celebrations The Foreign Language Department traditionally celebrates holidays together and all the language classes partake in the festivities. At Christmas, the Spanish students made, filled and broke piñatas according to Mexican custom. All the Spanish, French and Latin classes sang Christmas carols in their languages.
Young Artist Awards Julianne Petrillo received two Gold Medals and an Honorable Mention. She was also awarded two special awards for her Gold Medal winners: the Les Reinhart 3D Award and the Echo Valley Sculpture Award. Shanel Ledesma was awarded a Gold Medal and an Honorable Mention. Her Gold Medal also received the Leonardo Da Vinci award. Linnae Budusky was awarded a Gold Medal and a special Merit Award.
On March 4th, the French students prepared a fête to celebrate Mardi Gras, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. In April, the Latin classes will host a feast commemorating the founding of Rome. In May, the Spanish students will prepare a fiesta to celebrate the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo. The Foreign Language Department is chaired by Señora Donna Cunningham. Other faculty members are Madame Cope, Señora Ringlein, Magister Mortensen ('08) and Señor Achey.
Sophia Wnek, Charlotte Couch, Sarah Bomberger and Adele Trefry received Gold Medals. Adele Trefry was also awarded two Silver Medals and Sarah Bomberger also won two Honorable Mentions. Kelly Kim and Rylie McCarriar each won two Silver Medals. Joseph Herr and Alyssa Diffenderfer also received Silver Medals. The following were awarded Honorable Mention: Rebekka Bamert (2), Kristen Beard, Mary Campbell Skehan, Heather Groody, Emily Hibshman, Clare Mattilio, and Eli Park.
Scholastic Art Awards In the Scholastic Art Awards, Kelly Kim won a Gold Key. Silver Keys were awarded to Adele Trefry and Sarah Bomberger. Honorable Mention was merited by Heather Groody, Emily Hibshman (2), Kelly Kim, Julianne Petrillo (2), and Adele Trefry. 39
On October 29, 2013, forty Catholic High students travelled to New York City for a day of visiting art and cultural institutions. The students who attended are students in the Honors Humanities course, and were joined by classmates in higher level Art courses and upper level Foreign Language courses. The students' first stop was the Metropolitan Museum of Art where Mr. Dick Ressel ('71), Art Department Chair, gave a two hour highlights tour.
The students' next stop was the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, which is one of the largest Gothic Style buildings in the world. The Cloister Museum was the final institution visited that day. The Cloister is the branch of the Metropolitan Museum devoted to the art and architecture of Medieval Europe.
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The Honors Humanities class is a junior/senior elective that is team taught by Mr. Daniel Martin ('81), Chairperson of the History and Social Studies Department, Mr. Scott Drackley, Music Teacher, and Mrs. Rebecca Harvey, Humanities Teacher. Mr. Martin commented, “This class schedules three field trips a year to major cultural centers such as New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. I feel that it is very important that the students experience the art work and architecture in person instead of just viewing it in a book or PowerPoint. The students can get a better sense of the size and scope of these masterpieces.� The class returned to New York City in February and visited the Guggenheim Museum and the Brooklyn Museum. In early March, they traveled to Philadelphia for a performance of the world class Philadelphia Orchestra.
Dick Ressel ('71) has been teaching art at Lancaster Catholic High School for 37 years. For 12 of those years, he has been designing the t-shirts for the “The Nuns’ Beach Surf Invitational” in Stone Harbor, NJ. Nuns’ Beach you say? Sister James Dolores and the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary have a retreat house known as Villa Maria By The Sea on a stretch of beautiful beach in Stone Harbor. When the retreat house found itself in need of repairs, the Sisters decided to create a surf invitational. So where do Lancaster Catholic and Dick Ressel come in? Mr. Ressel is an award-winning artist and long time teacher at the high school, and donates his time and talent to design the t-shirts for the Sisters each year. “Well, I’m not a cartoonist, but...” Mr. Ressel said as he unveiled his masterpiece for this year’s t-shirt to some staff at the school. “This is such a huge fundraiser for the Sisters, and allows them to maintain the retreat house where they can recharge during the summer months.” What started as a surf competition has also turned into a very popular fashion statement, the “Nuns’ Beach” t-shirts. “People don’t necessarily care about the surfing; they just want the t-shirts!” The local surf shops sell the shirts and give every cent back to the Sisters and there is a great sense of community support. Dick feels especially close to this group of Sisters, as his aunt was part of their order until her death about ten years ago. “I am honored to donate, and so happy to do it!" says Ressel. Sister James Dolores of the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary says she could never express her gratitude enough for what Dick Ressel does for them. “Our shirts are the main attraction, even more than the actual surfing, and without him, the shirts would not be what they are.” She also spoke of how extremely generous he has always been, how he is never satisfied, and that the designs get better and better each year. Sister says that Mr. Ressel always puts something special in the shirt design. This year, he put a plane flying in the sky noting the year that Stone Harbor was founded, as it happens to be their centennial celebration. Sister James Dolores is very grateful for Mr. Ressel’s time and work and calls him a humble man and friend to the Sisters. More than the selling of the shirts, the competition has always opened the door to a tremendous evangelization project. As soon as people see the garage door open for business, people flock to not only buy the t-shirts, but to talk with the Sisters. They want to talk with them about their lives and ask them for prayers. All these people who come to buy t-shirts are sharing in their work of evangelization, and are helping the Sisters to continue their mission.
If you are interested in a t-shirt for this year, email or call the Sisters starting in April at: srjamesd@snip.net or 609.368.5290.
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Morgan Caramenico Freshman
What is your favorite school lunch? The General Tso’s Chicken is my all-time favorite! What is your proudest accomplishment at Lancaster Catholic? Being able to participate in Districts for swim team. If you had to pick a theme song for LCHS, what would it be and why? “Don’t You Forget About Me” because everyone in the school strives to not be forgotten and to be remembered for their achievements. What does the word “tradition” mean to you as a student at Lancaster Catholic? As a freshman, it means that we, as students and teachers, strive to keep the family aspect of Lancaster Catholic flowing through the years and the following generations.
Sophomore
What is your favorite school lunch? Ham & cheese on a pretzel bun is top quality! What is your proudest accomplishment at Lancaster Catholic? Being exempt from the Honors Biology final in my freshman year with Mrs. Kittappa. The school is on fire and all your belongings are safe. What is the one thing you would take and why? I would go back in and save Mr. Sahd because I know he’d do the same for me. What does the word “tradition” mean to you as a student at Lancaster Catholic? To me, tradition is a passing down of morals and attitudes. As a Lancaster Catholic student, hard work, love of God and years of dedication were passed down to me.
Darius Goudy
Vivian Cao
What is your favorite school lunch? Pizza. What is your proudest accomplishment at Lancaster Catholic? Finally starting for the football team at TE / LB, No. 3!!!
What is your favorite school lunch? Chicken tenders. What is your proudest accomplishment at Lancaster Catholic? Making it through Mrs. Kittappa’s freshman science class
Junior
If you had to pick a theme song for LCHS, what would it be and why? Our Alma Mater, enough said. Where do you see excellence lived out in the Lancaster Catholic Community? I see excellence lived out everywhere. Everyone puts their all into everything they do. For me, athletics is a big thing and I see excellence on the playing fields every day. 42
Aaron Anater
Senior
If you had to pick a theme song for LCHS, what would it be and why? “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars; there is always somebody here on whom you can count on, no matter what the circumstances. Where do you see excellence lived out in the Lancaster Catholic Community? In the sciences, literature, art, music, support, friendships and sense of community.
It’s personal... So many times the phrase “it’s personal” is meant to end a conversation because to continue would mean taking the conversation to a level that is uncomfortable. And yet, at Lancaster Catholic, that phrase is how so many conversations begin, not end. Each year we open the doors for prospective students to come and see for themselves what Lancaster Catholic has to offer through our Shadow Days. We begin the day by asking those students to tell us what they expect to experience. Typical answers include strict, religious and difficult. We encourage students throughout their day to fully engage in the classes they attend by sharing ideas in small group work, volunteering answers when they know them and asking questions when they need more clarification. At the end of the day, when the students gather again, they are asked how the reality of Lancaster Catholic measured up to their expectations. Time after time, student after student, we hear that the experience is beyond their expectations – it’s personal. It’s personal as they witness our Seniors entering into genuine conversation with our Freshmen. It’s personal when they watch the interaction between teachers and students. It’s personal when classes share their personal intentions in prayer. It’s personal when students are greeted by name. It’s personal when students and teachers in every class period want to know who this guest is, where they are coming from and their academic and extracurricular interests. It’s all personal. When we looked at the projected enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year, we initially had cause to be worried due to an unusually small 8th grade population. We are happy to report that our personal relationships have led us to great success in our enrollment of the Class of 2018 – and we have five more months to enroll more students! What initially seemed like an aggressive budget number is not only realistic, but it is now a modest projection. Why? Because it’s personal. Never underestimate the power of your words of encouragement. Plant seeds with students you feel would benefit from Lancaster Catholic. Encourage them to work hard. Encourage them to shadow. Share your personal stories. This is how we build the future generations of Crusaders. Get personal! Know a family we should invite to experience the personal difference? Contact Kyla Hockley at 717.509.0313 or khockley@lchsyes.org.
Kyla Hockley ‘96, Admissions Counselor
Join us on August 1, 2014 for the 17th Annual Athletic Golf Tournament! Crossgates Golf Club will again be the host for the tournament. Your participation in the tournament, whether as a player or a sponsor, will help us continue our mission. For more information or a reservation form, contact Venus Clements at: vclements@lchsyes.org or 717.509.0313, or visit www.lchsyes.org. See you on the course! 43
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Welcome Bishop Gainer!
Joseph Roehm, Senior Class President represented Lancaster Catholic High School in the offertory procession at the Installation Mass of Bishop Ronald Gainer. We look forward to celebrating a Mass of Welcome on May 1, 2014, here at Lancaster Catholic High School along with junior high students from our Partner Elementary Schools.