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February 16, 2023

Hello Steve, Enjoy our Saints News! 
HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSING

When I’m cheering for our Saints at basketball or volleyball games, you’ll often see me sitting in the bleachers in the upper level near the student section. I like to be near our students mostly because I’m energized hearing and watching them cheer on their classmates. Even more, I like when we listen together to the National Anthem being sung or played. While I look at the American flag, I often peak a glance at the student section – there they are, also facing the flag, hats off, respectful, and even some with hands over their hearts.

 

I’m moved by this picture of patriotism – a moment of school unity when we take time to reflect upon our great country and perhaps even consider the rights and freedoms we enjoy. Our country needs more patriotism. At VCHS, one aspect of student character development is the development of patriotism – simply put, love for one’s country.

 

As we approach Presidents Day next Monday, let’s reflect on the federal holiday’s history and purpose. Originally, this day celebrated George Washington’s birthday (February 22, 1732). Even now on this day, the US Senate takes a moment to honor Washington for his service, sacrifice, and humble transition from power by reading his Farewell Address.

 

…my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country for the many honors it has conferred upon me; still more for the steadfast confidence with which it has supported me; and for the opportunities I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal.

 

What humility, eloquence, command of the English language, and patriotism! As we step away from school for this long Presidents Day weekend, let’s take time to remember our nation’s founding President and the Presidents who followed, and reflect upon the “debt of gratitude we owe our beloved country.”

 

God, continue to bless America, and our Saints!



Steve O'Neil

Head of School

BRAVOS

Congratulations Robotics Club & Blake Kirkham


Last weekend two VCHS robotics teams competed in a VEX Robotics VCR competition held at Northglenn High School. The competition consisted of autonomous robot programming tests, along with driver tests, and alliance competition with many strategic challenges including placing discs in a low and high goal, spinning a roller to match the team color, and covering as many course tiles with the robot in the last 10 seconds of the game.  Competition was fierce in all the rounds for both teams. Both teams paired up as an alliance team for the elimination rounds and made it to the quarter finals. 


Congratulations to Blake Kirkham who received the Judges Award after interviews and engineering notebook examinations.


Way to go Saints!

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SPORTS

Basketball

Saints defeat North Park 68 - 32 last Friday and advance to 8-0 in league.


Click here for the Vail Daily Article

Thank you Saints for coming out to support your basketball teams and Mental Health Awareness last Friday.


The VCHS Basketball Community hosted a Mental Health "Green Out" to raise awareness and support for Mental Health and Wellbeing. They raised $1,400 for Olivia's Fund which provides financial assistance for up to six free therapy sessions for anyone living or working in Eagle County. The green ribbon is the symbol of mental health.  


Click here to view the instagram post and here for the Vail Daily Article

OFF-CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT

Nordic

Saint, Lindsey Whitton '24 took 3rd Place in the final regular season race last week. Lindsey is competing in the State Championship at Frisco Nordic Center today, Thursday, February 16th.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wednesday | February 22nd | 8:15am | St. Clare

If your student is planning to attend the 8:15 am Ash Wednesday Service at St. Clare they must have a parent-signed permission form on file. Students with permission forms on file will be allowed to walk to and from St. Clare for the service.


Click here for the permission form

Click here to view 2023-2024 School Calendar

COUNSELOR'S NEWS

Parents of Juniors: Please sign the permission form by February 24th

STUDENT LIFE

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PARENT ASSOCIATION

Click here for details and to RSVP for Fellowship





Parent Association Links:

Click here to register your City Market card

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REMINDERS

2023 DEADLINES


Return completed Senior Board | Front Desk | 2.24.23


Send in Group Photos For Group Slide Show | Today

email Tricia Adams at tadams@vchsweb.org



COMMUNITY NEWS

You're invited to attend the last 10th Mountain Division Parade of the 2022-23 ski season on Sunday evening, February 26th.  


The parade will begin with a 6:00pm Torchlight Ski Down on the front side of Vail Mountain, followed by a Parade down Bridge Street to the 10th Mountain Statue. This parade will consist of re-enactors of the original 10th Mountain Troops in WW2 uniforms along with 30 members of the current 10th Mountain Division. Fireworks and a 10th Mountain video will also be shown, along with photo opportunities with the troops and Souvenir Commemorative Pins.

SERVICE MATTERS

The second priority deadline for Shoulder-to-Shoulder's 2023 programs is February 24, 2023.


As a partner school, students have access to a tuition discount, financial aid, and priority admissions. Programs are filling quickly, so Apply today to reserve your space.


All programs allow students to learn about ethical leadership while working alongside trusted partners and being immersed in the communities they serve. Community service hours are available for all programs. You can download a flyer of all their programs here..  


CALENDAR

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