April Communi-K 2018

A Kennedy Catholic Lancer Publication

April 2018

Communi-K Learning, Faith, Leadership

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NOLA SERVICE TRIP page 9 A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

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FRESHMAN RETREAT page 14 HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL page 18

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IN THIS EDITION: Prayer Service Stations of the Cross Lancers at the Vatican AVID Field Trip Grandparents Day NOLA Service Trip ISLE Philippines Cultural Week Recap Alumni News Freshman Retreat Yayoi Kusama Artwork Sophomore Service Fair

In the News News and Press Releases Find all of the latest news on our website and for additional information follow us on social media! Click below to listen to our Spotify, connect with us on LinkedIn, or see our latest photos and recaps.

Holy Thursday International News Fine Arts News

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Rotary Students of the Month

Kennedy Catholic students spent their spring break in New Orleans working with Habitat for Humanity, building a house for a family. It was an eye-opening and reflective experience for all students involved.

NW Catholic Students of the Month Featured Artwork Athletics News

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Our Lenten experience concludes with the journey to the empty tomb. News of the risen Christ reaches those closest to Him, then spreads to the greater community, taking us through the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles at Pentecost. The promises, the announced transformation, the newly defined mission; so our Catholic church begins.

Those promises, transformative experiences and mission are at the core of our tangible deliverables at Kennedy Catholic. Over the course of the next few months, with accreditation recommendations, 2020 Vision and State of the School initiatives as the guide, we will begin the initial steps to build the next 5-year plan for Kennedy Catholic. With our new patron, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati leading the way and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit guiding us, we will seek to advance the mission of the Church in excellence, accessibility, and fidelity to our Catholic faith.

One word that might define our future is Koinonia, a Greek term, which is found in Acts of the Apostles 2:42. It means they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. To be sure, the mission of Kennedy Catholic is built around fellowship, prayer, and liturgy. A devotion to the teaching of Christ implies that we have command of and therefore act on those teachings.

“In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.

The Church calls for a different kind of political engagement: one shaped by the moral convictions of well-formed consciences and focused on the dignity of every human being, the pursuit of the common good, and the protection of the weak and vulnerable.” (excerpt from Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States). This past January and February, our bishops modeled for us what it means to act on Catholic teachings. During the legislative session, the Washington bishops met with and testified before lawmakers, advocating for the unborn and the poor. However, despite their advocacy, all six proposed amendments to the bill failed. The question I asked myself during my own Lenten journey: were you aware of, and therefore acting on, the teachings of Christ with respect to this legislation?

As the president of an Archdiocesan Catholic high school, I am committed to becoming more aware of and modeling for our amazing Lancer Family, the principles of Catholic activism, to join in solidarity with our bishops, the WSCC (Washington State Catholic Conference) and its executive director. I am committed to this deliverable; that Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship; A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States, will become as familiar to all Lancers as our school’s fight song.

MIKE PRATO President www.kennedyhs.org | Kennedy Catholic High School

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February and March were months of preparation and transformation. Lent is a season of grace, a time to renew our faith. Our students and staff had several opportunities to renew their faith.

In February we began the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday Mass. The next day, our faculty and staff spent the day in retreat, learning about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, spending time in service to our community, and in prayer with each other.

At the end of the month, Archbishop Sartain celebrated Mass for us and announced our new patron, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, to the community. To conclude the day, our senior student leaders met with Archbishop Sartain at his annual high school leadership dinner and presented him with a clothing donation for his donation drive.

The last week of February was also Senior ISLE presentation week. I had the privilege of sitting on a panel to review and score the student presentations. I am always NANCY BRADISH amazed by the depth of our students’ faith, how they have committed themselves Principal to living a life of service to others, and how deeply impactful their service is on their world view and how they view themselves. I am grateful to be able to witness this growth in faith and proud of their professionalism.

We had a special prayer service and 17 minutes of silence on March 14 in honor of the victims from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Our students, faculty and staff came together to pray for the lives of the victims and to pray for the Respect for All Life. The prayer service was planned by students and exemplified who we are as a Lancer family.

March brought our spring SEARCH and Freshman Retreat. SEARCH is always a profound experience and one our students eagerly await the opportunity to attend. Freshman Retreat is transformative. The students allowed themselves to experience everything the retreat had to offer and they walked away with a new sense of purpose and community. Welcome to the Lancer family, Freshmen.

Our Human Relations Club honored and celebrated the rich diversity of our Lancer family with events during Cultural week, culminating in one of the students’ favorite assemblies of the year, the Cultural Assembly, an assembly of song and dance from cultures around the world.

The month of March, and the Lenten season, drew to an end with the many prayer opportunities to help us honor Holy Week. Students were able to participate in reconciliation, Holy Thursday Mass and Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.

We are truly blessed to be in a community where we can celebrate and share our faith. Happy Easter!

“To live without faith, without a heritage to defend, without battling constantly for truth, is not to live but to ‘get along’; we must never just ‘get along.’” ~Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Patron of Kennedy Catholic High School

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Walk Out Prayer Service On March 14, Kennedy Catholic students organized a 17-minute prayer service in memory of those who lost their lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Names of each victim were spoken with prayer and a moment of silence. Directly following the service, Lancer’s freed 17 biodegradable dove balloons from the Kennedy Catholic courtyards as a symbol of solitude.

A video recap can be watched here.

Stations of the Cross On Good Friday, Ms. Dodge’s class performed the Stations of the Cross in front of the Lancer community to honor and remember the final days of Jesus’ life. Students used this wonderful tribute to incorporate Jesus’ life with current events – it was a moving reflection for all in attendance.

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Lancers at the Vatican Last month, Kennedy Catholic students Sarah F., Regina W., Leilani N. and Miriam F. traveled to Italy with the Jubilee Young Women’s Choir from St. James Cathedral.

They had the amazing opportunity to sing at daily masses in some of the most beautiful cathedrals in Italy, including St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. On their last day of singing, the girls performed for Pope Frances, which was followed by Solemn Mass. What an experience!

AVID Field Trip AVID students traveled to the Bungie Studios to visit and job shadow for the day. Bungie is the developer of many video games including Halo and Destiny. Lancer students were able to tour their studio and sit down with employees from multiple disciplines to talk about career and education paths. Students left the day feeling excited and inspired by their conversations with individuals working at Bungie.

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Staley Career Speaker Series Last month, Ms. Staley’s Creative Writing class hosted speakers from different career backgrounds to talk about experience in their field. This helped the class in completing their business writing assignment, where students were tasked with creating and writing out an entire business plan.

KATCH Auction Let the Adventure Begin and support Kennedy Catholic!

Registration is now open for the 2018 KATCH Gala Auction on Saturday, April 21. Register here.

We can’t wait to see you there.

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Congratulations Daniel C. and Rosario T. These students placed in the top 2.5% on the PSAT/NMSQT among all Hispanic and Latino test takers in the region. They have been invited to participate in the National Hispanic Recognition Program, which will enable them to highlight their outstanding achievements to top colleges and universities across the nation.

Grandparents Day Mark your calendars for May 11, 2018 at 9:00am. Join us for a reception, memory photos and school tours, followed by a Liturgy and May Crowning Mass. We welcome grandparents of current students or alumni, Lancer friends and alumni who are grandparents, and all our special friends!

Grandparents and Family Friends

of Kennedy Catholic High School

May 11, 2018 9:00am

Mother Daughter Event

Please join us for a reception, memory photos and school tours, followed by a Liturgy and May Crowning Mass. We welcome grandparents of current students or alumni, Lancer friends and alumni who are grandparents, and all our special friends!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Mother/ Daughter event, Capture RSVP www.kennedyhs.org/grandparentsday

by May 4, 2018 the Moment, this year. It was a fun-filled evening Questions Sarah Dahleen dahleens@kennedyhs.org with dinner catered by Artwork by Chipotle,Chloe a guest speaker D. grade 11 and a photo display created

by Lancer ladies and their mothers. Special thanks to the Kennedy Catholic Parent Club for hosting this event.

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NOLA Service Trip This Spring Break, 21 students spent a week volunteering with the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity building a home. Along with full days spent at the work site we were able to experience the richness of New Orleans culture – from warm beignets and savory po’boys, to The House of Dancing Feathers (a living museum curated by Mr. Lewis in the Lower 9th Ward that honors the Mardi Gras Indians), to the beautiful music and history. We were welcomed with open arms, hearts, and a seat at the table. Throughout the week we reflected on the incredible resilience of the people of New Orleans, specifically the folks in the Lower 9th Ward, the neighborhood that was most heavily impacted

by Hurricane Katrina. We found ourselves in constant awe at the hope and love everyone we encountered possessed, even after losing everything. Thirteen years later and their neighborhood is still damaged, yet the community has continued to rebuild and reclaim the neighborhood for each other. Their determination and activism was our guiding light throughout the week, a reminder that we are intricately connected and it is our call to not only serve each other but align ourselves with the marginalized.

This inspiration carried over to our work with Habitat.

We were able to put up all the walls in the house, install insulation, wrap the house, cut out and frame all

eight windows, build the porch stairs and handrails, install the center beam of the house, and assist in the prep work to install the trusses. Although the work was exhausting it was also life giving. Days spent hammering turned into dance parties and karaoke sessions. We found joy in our service and joy in building community, literally.

Claire H. said it best, “I was surprised by how blind I was and still am.” A week spent in community and in service called for us to live with our eyes open – to love, to service, to the injustices around us – and to do something. As Burnell, the owner of the only market in the Lower 9th, said – “You don’t have to be the best, you just have to do your best,” and we firmly intend to continue to serve others to the best of our abilities.

Thank you to everyone that helped make this service trip a success – Ms. Harrington, Mr. Janicki, and Mr. Moore, Mr. Mobini, Mr. Dyer, Mr. Cascio, Mrs. ParkerHaas, Mrs. Swalm, all of Campus Ministry, Mrs. Bradish, Mr. Prato, Mrs. Clark, Mr. Buenafe, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Dahleen, all Faculty and Staff that provided feedback during the application process, and to the families of the 21 students. We could not have done it without you!

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Erik E. Travels to the Philippines for ISLE Service Project Last month, Erik E. spent a few weeks in the Philippines volunteering his time at a local school in preparation for his senior Integrated Service Learning Experience (ISLE) project. While on their campus, Erik helped elementary aged students learn about the importance of dental care and flossing. As a graduation requirement, each Lancer student must complete a minimum of 50 hours of service with a culminating cross-curricular paper and panel presentation.

ISLE encourages students to deepen their personal sense of responsibility for the needs of others while using Catholic Social Teaching as a framework for reflection.

Where did you travel to and why?

I traveled to a small agricultural village, La Virgen Milagrosa, in the Philippines with my mom and grandma for my ISLE project. This is where my grandpa grew up and where a lot of my family still lives. Our family sponsors a Community Learning Center at the village’s local elementary school. For my ISLE project, I collected dental hygiene supplies from local dentists and students at Kennedy Catholic because personal hygiene is still a major health problem in the Philippines, especially in the rural areas. At the elementary school I instructed the students about the importance of dental hygiene and how to take care of their teeth. Because of the generosity of the Lancer community, the students at La Virgen Milagrosa Elementary School were able to have two complete sets of dental supplies.

Tell us a little about your experience: It was an eye-opening experience to see how privileged we are in the United States. My family in the Ilocos Norte province live far removed from the developed cities and live without quick access to hospitals and clinics. My trip reminded me that it is important to know that God blessed us with gifts, and those gifts are meant to be shared with the world.

What was your favorite part about your experience?

Spending time with the students. It is amazing how kids are kids no matter where you go. They joked, laughed, and made fun of my poor Ilocano (a dialect used in the Ilocos region), but overall, they were happy. It is an overwhelming feeling when you are surrounded by that much joy and happiness. I am lucky that I was able to make an impact in their lives.

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Cultural Week Recap Human Relations Club celebrated cultural week in March. The week was filled with various events and ended with a celebration assembly.

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Alumni Profile: Rian DeFaccio ‘06 Rian DeFaccio ‘06 could always be found in the basement of Kennedy Catholic as a student, playing trombone or piano in the band room. He immersed himself in music, joining the concert band as a freshman and continuing through his Senior year. He dreamed of becoming a performer, and devoted hours to practicing his talent, focusing on being just 1% better every day. His passion for music stayed with him in college, when he attended Washington State University. There, his focus shifted from performing to teaching, and after buying and renovating his first house, he successfully opened and ran his own piano studio. He’s taken every opportunity to fill his life with music, including taking additional jobs as an accompanist and substitute teacher. Recently, he even came back to help during Kennedy Catholic’s spring musical, High School Musical, with the secondary piano. Rian’s connection to Kennedy Catholic has stayed strong. He remembers having wonderful mentors and being encouraged to be himself and grow into the person he has become.

In particular, Mr. McMillan had a way of making math accessible to his students, even those who would rather play music than solve formulas.

Those lessons weren’t lost on Rian. As he got older, and learned to run his own business, he became more and more interested in math and science. While music is something he will always love, Rian felt ready for a new challenge. Starting this fall, music will become his hobby, and he will be moving to Chicago to complete a Master’s degree in Biostatistics from Northwestern University. Looking to the future, Rian is excited to live in a new city, and combine his interests in math and medicine while working towards his degree. After graduating, he hopes to start his career with a focus on global health and vaccines and would love the chance to travel. But, as a true Seattleite, the first on his list when settling into his new city will be finding his source of coffee.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to our April alumni! We wish you a wonderful year ahead!

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To make sure your name makes it in this section, head over to our Alumni Page and fill out the form under, “Help Us Update Our Records.”

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AUGUST 17, 2018

Lancer Golf Classic Kennedy Catholic is excited to introduce the inaugural Lancer Golf

Kennedy Catholic

Classic happening on Friday, August 17 at Washington National Golf Course. Early birdie registration is open through May 9 - get your team together today! Click here to register. There are so many reasons to

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play, but to help convince you, here are our top 5.

1. Take your turn on Washington National Golf Course, designed by award-winning architect John Fought.

2. Support Kennedy Catholic student scholarships.

3. Take your best shot to win a brand new car with a hole-in-one.

WASHINGTON National

4. Come for the competition, stay for the memories.

5. Tee up to support Catholic education.

Easter Egg Hunt Despite the snowy, rainy, windy morning, our Lancer community came out in support for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! The field was covered with over 1,400 colorful eggs, which were all scooped up by eager future Lancers. Special thanks to Lance for making an appearance, and we hope to see you all again next year! Browse the photo album here to relive the fun.

Attention Classes of 1978, 1988, 1998, and 2008!

We are excited to have reunions for the classes of 1978, 1988, 1998, and 2008 this summer! Planning is currently underway. Class of 1998’s reunion will be taking place over the weekend of September 7-10, more details to come. If you would like to be involved in the planning committee, or if you have any questions, contact Rebecca Nuffer at nufferr@kennedyhs.org.

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Freshman Retreat Every year, Kennedy Catholic hosts a 3-day retreat on campus for all freshman. This event focuses on building relationships, learning what it means to be a Lancer, and volunteering in the community. Upperclassmen leaders spent hours turning classrooms into bedroom getaways, complete with lights, tents, and comfy air mattresses. Faculty and staff volunteered throughout the event. The entire Kennedy Catholic community works together to invigorate the freshmen class with affirmation, lasting memories, and a deepening of their spiritual journey.

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Holy Thursday at Kennedy Catholic Fr. Bryan Dolejsi made his way back to campus to celebrate Holy Thursday mass with our Lancer community. At mass, he reminded students and staff to have grateful hearts and continue to serve others with selfless love. Ms. Bradish and Fr. Dolejsi washed the feet of those headed on the NOLA spring break trip as a reminder and symbol of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet.

March for Our Lives In living out the Catholic Social Teaching Life and Dignity of the Human Person, a group of Kennedy Catholic faculty and staff decided to march in the March for Our Lives on Saturday, March 24 to honor lives lost due to gun violence. Another group of Kennedy Catholic students also decided to march, most of whom are in the Peace and Justice Club. The march started at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill with a rally. Local students and officials spoke on the topic of gun violence in schools. The march ended at Seattle Center.

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Kennedy Catholic Goes International

L-R: Matt Keener, Cultural Affairs Officer, guest, guest, Melissa McCauley, Vice Consul, Mariko, Rommel, Andrew Freeman, Vice Consul Our Kennedy Catholic High School International Program teamed forces with Highline College in March to jointly market in the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Mr. Buenafe and Ms. Fujiwara visited the Public Affairs Office at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines and met with Mr. Andrew Freeman and Ms. Melissa McCauley, Vice Consuls, along with Mr. Matt Keener, Cultural Affairs Officer who oversees the American Center and the Education USA Program.

They conducted school seminars and attended a U.S. Embassy fair in Manila. This was a unique opportunity to highlight the International Program to Filipino students and their families, giving them a chance to learn about the many benefits of studying at Kennedy Catholic.

Gathered in the chapel at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, Mr. Buenafe’s school in Manila, Philippines is Francis Manalastas, Mr. Buenafe’s friend from grade school and Ms. Rebecca Telen, Mr. Buenafe’s physics teacher who he was surprised to see after 36 years. Her niece, Aiyen M., grade 11, is currently attending Kennedy Catholic High School.

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In Thailand, Kennedy Catholic joined a seminar organized by Academic Agency FLS, U.S. based ESL Schools, and Highline College. More than 30 agents attended the seminar, and Tay Chairat ‘07, talked about his study abroad experience in the U.S. at the seminar.

Tay and the family of Soravis (News) Poshyananda ‘17, who is currently attending George Washington University, joined the dinner gathering at Asiatique in Bangkok.

Tay Chairat ‘07, shared his international education story with a group of more than 30 academic agents at a meeting in Bangkok, Thailand. Tay is currently working as a technical power plant consultant in Thailand. Read his story here.

Overall, this trip is expected to help Kennedy Catholic achieve the goal of diversifying the international program and expanding our reach into markets new to our school.

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Regional Coordinators Kennedy Catholic High School opened its virtual India office by appointing Harveen Kohli as Regional Coordinator.

She is based in Ahmedabad, India. She will be representing Kennedy Catholic in India and neighboring countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh and UAE. Her hobbies and interests include swimming, reading novels and traveling. Harveen can be reached at IndiaOffice@kennedyhs.org.

Paul Meim is based in Manila, Philippines and is the new Regional Coordinator for this area. Paul and Mr. Buenafe were classmates from grade school through college. He will be representing the Kennedy Catholic International Program in the Philippines and in neighboring countries in Asia. He previously worked seven years as an administrator in a Catholic university and is now in local government regulating four private schools as well as managing the public elementary and pre-school in his local school district. Paul can be reached at ManilaOffice@kennedyhs.org.

Kennedy Catholic in Vietnam This last month, Chau Thi Be, Vietnam Country Coordinator, organized a dinner meeting with families of our current Vietnamese students and prospective students. Chau also participated in six different academic fairs (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phoung) to promote Kennedy Catholic International Admissions and she is busy following up with students and their families.

To learn more, visit the Kennedy Catholic website.

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Yayoi Kusamma Artwork This past month, Ms. Hines’ class worked hard to complete paintings inspired by artist Yayoi Kusamma.

Sophomore Service Fair On March 12, our Sophomore class was joined by 25 local service agencies for the 2018 Service Fair. Our students were able to hear from many varied organizations and begin their pursuit of a meaningful service project for their ISLE requirement.

Thank you to all that helped in making the Service Fair a success: Mrs. Burns and Leadership, the Theology department, Mr. Wright, Campus Ministry, Mr. McLaughlin, Mr. Fredricksen, and Mr. Kim.

3.14 Pi Day On March 14, Mr. Barbarossa celebrated Pi Day with his students! They completed a math contest with questions involving pi, recited pi and, of course, ate pie for dessert. Don’t know what pi is? Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter and has been calculated to over one trillion digits past its decimal; the number is unique because it doesn’t have a distinct pattern.

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High School Musical Connects with Freshman Retreat Kennedy Catholic Theatre presented Disney’s High School Musical March 15-18 at Highline Performing Arts Center. 34 performers and 6 student crew participated. For many in the company, this was their first show at Kennedy Catholic. This exciting weekend was topped off by the attendance of the Freshman Retreat participants on Friday. This meant a house of close to 500 people! The performers definitely felt the energy, and responded with one of their best shows. School and community support continues to grow for the program. What will they do next? Stay tuned.

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Music In Our Schools Month It has been a very busy month in our Fine Arts department. We are incredibly proud of the amazing students in our programs. The ratings listed below are given by adjudicators at the specific event. Possible ratings are: Superior (highest caliber with minor errors), Excellent (high caliber with a few errors), Good (average performance with some errors) , Fair, Needs Improvement. A number of our Choir members participated in the Soundview Solo/Ensemble Festival. At this festival, students prepared a piece on their own and performed for a judge. Over 70 students from our Instrumental program participate in the Soundview Instrumental Solo/Ensemble Festival. There were also several other events this month including the following: Soundview Orchestra Assessments - our Chamber Orchestra participated in the Soundview Orchestra Assessments, performing 3 pieces and receiving a rating of Excellent plus.

Our Theatre department had a fantastic run of High School Musical. Great Job Mr. Lapan and all the students that participated in these performances!

A number of talented musicians participated in the Human Relations organized “Cultural Week� assemblies. A big thank you to Mr. Vinson and all the Human Relations Club students that organized this awesome week of celebration!

Soundview Band Assessments - 116 band students participated in the Soundview Band Assessments. Each band (Concert Band and Symphonic Band) performed 3 pieces and received comments, a clinic, and final rating from the adjudicators. Concert Band received a Superior rating. Symphonic Band received a Superior rating.

Soundview Choir Assessments - our Excalibur choir participated in the Soundview Choral Assessments. They performed 3 pieces and received comments, a clinic, and final rating from the adjudicators. They received a Superior rating.

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Rotary Students of the Month Each month the Burien White Center Rotary recognizes students who continuously provide service to the local community, maintain a positive attitude towards others and learning, act respectful to peers, practice good citenzenship, and actively participate in the classroom. Congratulations to this month’s students, Andrea H., Lane M., Brian R., and Matthew A.!

NW Catholic Students of the Month Hannah T. - Senior Hannah is a member of the National Honor Society, school band, and track and field team. She also tutors underclassmen through the KTEAMS program. She’s the president of her 4-H club and volunteers with Northwest Harvest, the RASKC Animal Shelter, and the Union Gospel Mission. She also serves as a lector at St. Stephen the Martyr Parish in Renton.

Jacob W. - Senior “Jake treats every person he interacts with, with great love, care, and respect,” said Campus Minister Sofia Lopez. “The message and mission of Jesus Christ” are his “guiding light.” Jake is a member of the soccer team and men’s club and a leader of Kennedy Catholic’s Search retreat. He’s also a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Burien.

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Featured Student Artwork Kennedy Catholic hallways are always filled with recent art from students. Here are a few of our favorites from the past month.

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Cole Madison ‘13 Returns to Campus Cole Madison ’13 has been preparing for the NFL draft and returned to campus last month to practice with a few NFL coaches. We wish Cole the best of luck in the NFL draft later this month!

Hall of Fame Kennedy Catholic High School has a rich tradition of athletic successes. The best student-athletes, coaches and supporters are recognized in our Lancer Athletics Hall of Fame.

In partnership with the Kennedy Catholic Booster Club, we are now accepting nominations for the newest class to be inducted into the Hall. Nominations are being accepted on our website. Names will be accepted through April 27, at which time a selection committee will sort through and build the next class of inductees. Those inductees will then be recognized at a ceremony held during homecoming week in October.

The last class to be celebrated was in 2016 and featured now-retired Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Bob Bourgette, Chris Zocco ’87, Diedre Robertson Miller ’91, the 1997 State Champion Boys Soccer team, and Bill Eisiminger, of whom our on-campus athletic field is named.

Kennedy Catholic to Host Lancer Athletic Summer Camps for Youth Volleyball. Football. Soccer. Girls Lacrosse. Golf. Cross Country. Coming this summer, area youth - from incoming 3rd through 8th grade - will have an opportunity to learn from our award-winning coaches and high-achieving student-athletes. All of our camps are designed to be a fun, skill-building outlet for kids who are interested in sports.

These camps provide a great opportunity to spend time on campus and with friends in safe, supervised manner.

Registration can be completed electronically here.

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