The Irish Times
December 20, 2015-January 3, 2016  
CCHS Happenings
December 13-19

Tuesday, December 22
AM Schedule
Christmas Around the World Presentation

Wednesday, December 23
Half Day 11:57 Dismissal
Christmas Break Begins

Thursday, December 24-Sunday, January 3
School Closed

Monday, January 4: Seniors Off
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CCHS!

"And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger."  And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
Luke 2:12-14

The Camden Catholic High School Family wishes you God's peace in your hearts  and homes this Christmastime, and  throughout the new year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Mary Whipkey
President
Heather Crisci
Principal
CCHS Faculty and StafF
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

whipkey headshot Dear Parents:

Many thanks for your support in the Christmas Frenzy Raffle this year. I appreciate your participation as this does help in two ways:
  • to help contribute to the operation of the school
  • to help give those that participate a break on their fee
This year was our highest rate of participation and about 30% of our families received some level of student fee credit. We had about 40 families who received the full credit and about 40 families who received $200 or more credit. The following are some statistics of the fundraiser:
  • 4542 tickets sold - an average of 6 tickets per student
  • Gross sales: $90,840
  • Raffle expenses(including prizes): $14,000
  • Credits given families: $44,000
  • Net Profit for CCHS: $32,840
Thank you for your participation to make this event such a success.
May the peace and joy of Christmas be present for your family during this holiday season. Always remember to talk to your family about the true meaning of Christmas. This makes it even more special.
 
Peace and God bless,

Mary Whipkey
President
REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS: 

CALENDAR REMINDER:
December 23 is a half-day with dismissal at noon. There is NO PM STUDY HALL on December 23.
SAVE THE DATE: CANVAS CONCOCTIONS JANUARY 7 at 7PM

Mark your calendars for this exciting and art-filled evening!
Thursday, January 7 at 7 p.m.
PISA DINING HALL at CCHS
$25 PER PERSON INCLUDES CANVAS, PAINTS, BRUSHES AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART TO TAKE HOME!
BRING YOUR FAVORITE SNACKS AND BEVERAGES TO ENJOY WHILE PAINTING.
EMAIL FOR RESERVATIONS: NOEMI.MERENYI@CAMDENCATHOLIC.ORG
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL SEASON BANQUET
Friday, January 8th, 2016
CCHS Dining Hall
6:30pm-9:00pm
Tickets are $15.00 per adult, $10 for those under 18 and players are free.
Tickets can be purchased in the Athletic Director's office or by seeing Maddie Smith or Jasmine Williams.
Please RSVP by  1/1/16.
For further information email Traci Wright at  tracitrw@yahoo.com

 
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
Coach Palladino & the Fighting Irish girls basketball team won their home opener, also Coach Palladino's 600th career win, an historic feat for this Irish legend. She is pictured below with current and former players. 
The boys basketball team also won their season opener with a thrilling victory at Shawnee. 
Wrestling had an impressive showing at the Beast of the East Tournament with senior Mark McCormick placing third.
Great work to kick off the 2015-16 season!

 
STRATOSPHERE TRAMPOLINE PARK TICKETS!

Looking for something fun to do over the Christmas Break?
Need an idea for a funtastic gift that also helps support Camden Catholic?
CCHS is teaming up with Stratosphere Trampoline Park in Hainesport, NJ!

Jumpers of all ages will have a ball on Stratosphere's grid of trampolines and tumble track; trampoline Dodge Ball takes the classic game to a whole new level; maneuver your way through a laser maze; challenge yourself or a friend on the speed wall; or just free fall into the foam pit.  If that's not enough, try the Ninja Obstacle course. Whether you go with a group of friends or with family, there's something for everyone!

Here's how you can support CCHS:
When you purchases your $22 ticket through Camden Catholic, we'll get $11 back. That's it!
Tickets can be used any time - so if you have kids coming home from college, and don't know what their schedule will be, this is a great solution. This is a great gift idea for kids and adults!

Tickets are $22 each and available through Mrs. Merenyi at Camden Catholic:  noemi.merenyi@camdencatholic.org
If you have questions, please email Sharon McHugh at:  cchsparents@camdencatholic.org
CONGRATULATIONS FALL ATHLETES
Volleyball and Football 2015 Conference Champs

INDIVIDUAL HONORS:

FOOTBALL
Jake Stillings, All-Conference 1st Team (offensive line)
Tyree Rogers, All-Conference 1st Team (offensive back) and A ll-South Jersey
Nazir Streater, All-Conference 1st Team (offensive back)
Jamal Parker, All-Conference 1st Team (receiver) and A ll South Jersey
Anthony Richardson, All-Conference 1st Team (defensive back)
Jordan Jefferson, All-Conference 1st Team (defensive back)
Joe Hahn, All-Conference 2nd Team (offensive back)
Hank Morris, All-Conference 2nd Team (offensive line)
FIELD HOCKEY
Kelli Connelly, All Conference 1st Team (back) and  All South Jersey (2nd Team)
Saige-Lyn Gidzinski, All-Conference 1st Team (midfield)
Camille Pottillo, All-Conference 1st Team (Goalie)
Madison Edwards, All-Conference 2nd Team (midfield)
BOYS' SOCCER
Jay Lee, All-Conference 2nd Team (forward)
GIRLS' SOCCER
Kate Deutsche, All-Conference 1st Team (goal keeper)
Audrey Esposito, All-Conference 2nd Team (defense)
Maggie Bednarek, All-Conference 2nd Team (midfield)
CROSS COUNTRY
Vincent Li, All-Conference 1st Team
Denny Kelly, All-Conference 1st Team and  All South Jersey "Rookie of the Year"
Richie Custaneda, All-Conference 2nd Team and  All South Jersey "Rookie of the Year"
Matt Coffey, All-Conference 2nd Team and  All South Jersey "Rookie of the Year"
Ray Derman, All South Jersey "Rookie of the Year"
VOLLEYBALL
Jasmine Williams, All-Conference 1st Team
Ashley Russell, All-Conference 1st Team
Madison Smith, All-Conference 2nd Team
Starr Lusk, All-Conference 2nd Team
IT'S COMING...THE NEW CAMDENCATHOLIC.ORG!


On Wednesday, January 5 we will unveil the all new www.camdencatholic.org. We have been working for many months to create an easily navigable, accessible and fresh site (sneak peak above). We are anticipating this launch with great excitement and appreciate your patience as we transition on the day of January 4, during which time our site will be inaccessible. However, Edline will not be affected. 
BLARNEY STORE: 
2 DAYS LEFT TO SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS
 
Alex & Ani style bangle bracelets
T-Shirts | Sweatshirts | Vests | Hats | Bags | And Much More!
Store Hours Week of 12/21
Monday and Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 
(enter through the Main Office)
 Call 856-663-2247 ext. 120 Email: 
blarneystore@camdencatholic.org 
IMPORTANT REMINDER: 
2016-17 FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid applications are due by Jan. 15, 2016. Even if families received financial aid this year, you must re-apply every year. If you do not apply, you lose the opportunity to receive aid that you may have received this year.

If you would like to see if you are eligible for financial aid, please log onto FACTS and follow the instructions. All paperwork requested must be sent into FACTS for the application to be complete.

We try to help as many families as possible with financial aid. The average amount awarded is between $750-$1000. We do understand the sacrifices families make to receive a Camden Catholic education. After four years, you will be so proud of the outcome. Please remember to keep to this deadline. 
FROM THE OFFICE OF GUIDANCE: 

Seniors
  • Thanksgiving has come and gone...are your college applications finished?  Please see your guidance counselor to discuss your applications and when you will be submitting them.  
Senior Parents:   Please encourage your student to be listing the colleges they are applying to on Family Connection.  Deadlines for college applications are approaching, please check out your students college application deadlines so not to miss them.  
Remember that SAT/ACT scores must be sent by the student to their colleges.  These can be requested from College Board and ACT. 

American Educational Guidance Center Announcement
Please link to http://www.college-scholarships.com/schools/new-jersey/ to view  lists and offers, contact information for virtually all post-secondary schools, colleges, and universities in your state.

Elsewhere on http://www.college-scholarships.com are links to 70 scholarship search data bases, GPA and student loan calculators, a guide to the FAFSA, information on online degree programs for adults, and dozens of helpful articles for college students of all ages.

AN IMPORTANT REMINDER 
RE: SERVICE HOURS

First Semester Service Hours were due on Tuesday, December 15th. 

St. Rose of Lima Athletic Committee is looking for high school volunteers to help out during our basketball games this season (Dec - Feb).  The games are usually  Friday evening from 6-9.  You may be asked to babysit, sell concessions or help with crowd control. Sign up using the link below:  https://www.volunteersignup.org/3XQWP
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 
CONGRESSMAN NORCROSS 
 
Congressman Donald Norcross' District Office in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking applicants for its Spring 2016 Semester Internship Program.  Individuals with strong writing, research, and organization skills are encouraged to apply.  Interns must have the ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and work independently in a fluid environment.  The selection of interns is made on the basis of several criteria including, but not limited to: academic achievement, extracurricular activities, residence of the applicant, and the time the application is submitted.  The Congressman's internship program is unpaid.  Volunteer hours for interns are flexible but applicants should notify the office beforehand of their availability.
 
*To apply please visit https://norcross.house.gov/services/internships and complete the online application.No phone calls or drop-ins, please.  Thank you!   

ARAMARK SERVES BREAKFAST!
 
Take advantage of delicious breakfast served daily in the Pisa Dining Hall, including French toast, pancakes, omelets, breakfast skillets, and breakfast sandwiches.
PARENT SURVEY

CLICK HERE:

Please take just a few minutes to complete this brief survey. The Parent's Association would like to have feedback to plan the most successful fundraisers for our school. Because the cost to send your student here is about $11,500 and tuition is $8,500, we rely on these fundraisers to help keep tuition costs down.  Please complete the survey to help the Parent's Association understand your interests to have successful fundraisers. 
YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2014/2015 yearbooks are in and we still have some for sale! The book can be bought in the library for $95. 

The 2015/2016 yearbooks are for sale. This year, the book will come out in June and you can order your child's copy now for only $75.  Please go to  www.jostensyearbooks.com  now to order your book- the price will go up to $85 in November.  Seniors receive a book as part of their graduation fee and do not need to order a 15/16 book. All seniors will receive a yearbook at the senior breakfast this year. If you have ordered a book online, your credit card will be refunded. 

Questions? Email Lindsey Murphy at  lindsey.murphy@camdencatholic.org
DO YOU SHOP WITH  AMAZON OR TARGET?
CCHS earns donations when you shop and mention Camden Catholic as your non-profit of preference. For Amazon.com you must shop through the Amazon Smile link here:  http://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ext_twt_lds_smi
For Target and Target.com you must be a "Red Card" holder and can select CCHS here:
FIGHTING IRISH ATHLETICS
Visit ScheduleStar.com at any time to view all Irish sports schedules, and to sign up to receive schedule alerts.  

Monday, December 21
HOME OPENER: Boys Basketball vs. Cherokee 
Freshman 3:45, JV 5:15, Varsity 7 
Girls Basketball @ Cherokee
Freshman 3:45, JV 4:15, Varsity 6
Swimming vs. Bishop Eustace 7:30

Tuesday, December 22
Swimming 4:45
Track 5 p.m.
HOME OPENER: Wrestling vs. Hammonton
JV 6, Varsity 7

Wednesday, December 23
Boys Basketball @ Washington Township
Freshman & JV 3, Varsity 4:30
Girls Basketball vs. Washington Township
Freshman 3:30, JV 4:30, Varsity 6

Monday, December 28
Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Haddonfield 5:30

Tuesday, December 29
Track 9 a.m.
Girls Varsity Basketball @ Great Valley 7:15


Wednesday, December 30
Boys Basketball @ Gloucester Catholic 4:30

Saturday, January 2
Track 9 a.m.

*WINTER TEAMS ARE ALSO PLAYING IN CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENTS OVER THE BREAK*
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Camden Catholic High School is a suburban, college preparatory, day and boardi ng school. It educates young men and women spiritually, academically, socially and physically in a faith community to develop as life long learners and leaders in a global society in the Catholic tradition.


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