Insight from the Valley Catholic School President

I N S I G H T F R O M VA L L E Y C AT H O L I C SCHOOL PRESIDENT

Today, I give thanks for everyone who played a role in the success of the 2019-20 school year at Valley Catholic. The year illustrated, without a doubt, one of the Sisters’ core values – Live Valiantly. It began with the sixth win of the OSAA Cup, honoring Valley Catholic’s excellence in athletics, academics and activities. From the youngest Valiants in the Early Learning School, to the seniors in high school, our students grew spiritually and academically under the leadership of gifted faculty. Then, in March, everything changed in a way we could not have imagined. Our teachers, staff and students demonstrated strength and adaptability as they smoothly transitioned to digital learning. We learned how to create a sense of community in a new way.

I am grateful for the enduring values and legacy of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon. Thanks to the generous support of our Valley Catholic community, we are able to rise to the challenge of the times and continue to Live Valiantly as we face the days ahead together.

JOHN MATCOVICH President, Valley Catholic School

VA L L E Y C AT H O L I C S C H O O L 2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tulasi Siddhartha,Chair Lisa Vincent, Vice Chair Shannon Lynch, Secretary Ryan Hoppes, Treasurer Emily Keagbine Conner ’07 Van Gatlin Sr. Josephine Pelster ’65, SSMO Delia Slattery K.L.Wombacher John Matcovich, President, ex officio

Being at home has granted me many silver linings. I have had more time to fine-tune a favorite piece of piano music, Chopin’s Etude Op. 10 No. 4 (measure #7 is a bear). I am sure that my calculus students will be happy to know that I have used the past few months to expand my “Master List of Challenging Calculus Problems” to well over 250 pages! Lastly, rich chocolate ice cream can, on occasion, be heard churning away in my kitchen. After all, we need to remember to treat ourselves to something special every now and then.