THE VIPER Our Lady of Victory - Cincinnati, Ohio Alumni Newsletter Dec. 2017

News and Events that you don't want to miss! Our Lady of Victory would like to welcome you to The Viper! This e-newsletter is a Bi-Monthly publication that will inform you of all the great things and events that are happening at your Alma mater. We would like to preserve a lasting relationship between all OLV Alumni and our faith community by sharing values, memories, and the Victory spirit. For over 175 years, we have created a legacy through academics, prayer, service, and worship. We continue to grow our faith, provide a high-quality education, and build a compassionate community of respectful members.

Our next Family Mass is will be held on 1/28 at 11:00AM

CHRISTMAS AT OLV Want to find out what else is happening at OLV? Check out our website > CAROLING AT THE GROTTO Join us before 11:00pm Mass on Dec. 24th Caroling begins at 10:20pm at the Marion Grotto with a procession into Church at 10:40pm

REUNION TIME?

Class of 1987 - 30 Year Reunion The Class of ’87 met on Oct. 13th at Johnny's Westside Grill for their 30th reunion. Over 30 classmates enjoyed a great time while catching up.

Our Lady of Victory would like to help you with your next reunion! We have everything your class needs to have a wonderful time celebrating the past right here at OLV. Our Convocation Center has what you need: 2100 sq. ft. Main Hall a stage a fully equipped servery. For more information about having your next class reunion on OLV’s campus, please contact Andy Spinney at [email protected] .

DID YOU KNOW? Our Lady of Victory celebrated its 175th anniversary this year The 1979 Church was recently renovated. A new center aisle, new baptismal font, pew refurbishing, and new choir area were among the many projects Our Legacy continued with the construction of a Marion Grotto, Rosary Walk and an Outdoor Classroom Our Feast Day on Oct 8th was celebrated by the Most Reverend Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr

SPORTS NEWS

Football Once again, our football program had a successful season. The Bandits showed some strong development as the season went on. Pony finished at 4-4, winning the last 3 games of the season. The Reserve level had a 5-game win streak in the middle of the season to finish at 6-2. Our Boys of Fall (Varsity) won their last 5 games of the season as Coach Mike Hager '05 led them to a 6-2 season.

Upcoming Sports Masses (Boys Volleyball) will be held on 2/11 at 11:00AM (Girls Basketball) will be held on 3/11 at 11:00AM

Soccer Thank you to all participating teams, coaches, parent and volunteers for making the 2017 Our Lady of Victory Tournament a success. This year we had 40 teams participate, including 7 OLV teams. Despite the cold weather both weekends, Coach Martin's 7th/8th grade girls defeated O.L.Visitation in the finals to win the Girls Strikers division and ’84 Grad Kevin Kelly's team won the Boys Passers division. Great job to all our teams this year!

As we move into the winter sports season, OLV wants to wish all our student athletes as well as our opponents the best of luck in girls volleyball and boys basketball.

SCHOOL NEWS OLV was a great choice that your parents made to prepare you academically, spiritually, and emotionally. Jesus Christ is the reason for our school, the unseen but ever-present teacher, the model of the faculty, and the inspiration of our students. NEW EXTRA-CURRICULARS COMING We are adding some new extra-curriculars for our students! Starting in the 3 rd Qtr. students will have the opportunity to belong to the following clubs: S.T.E.M: PK-2, 3-5, 6-8 ART: PK-2, 3-5, 6-8 LEGO: PK-4     PRAYER: PK-8

OTHER NEWS

Throw Back Time

Spring Musical March 23-25, 2018 Our OLV Players have started rehearsing for this year’s musical, “Singing In The Rain, Jr.” What's Up? Andy Spinney ’87 … is now the Director of Planning, Involvement and Development at Our Lady of Victory Parish. He joins OLV after 16 years in beverage sales. Andy and his wife, Bridget, been married for 18 years and have 3 children. Anthony is a sophomore at Elder H.S. and Anna (7 th Gr) and Haylee (6 th Gr) are at OLV. Go Vipers! John Miller ’84 and his brother Steve Miller ’87 have kept it in the family. They went into business together and own UNITS ; a local portable storage container company. Want to let others know WHAT’S UP with you or with another alum? Give us a shout at [email protected] GO VIPERS!

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OLV is that fun filled community that enjoys bringing our parishioners and others together to make memories that last forever. Holy Smokes and Friday at the Fields are just some of the events that take place annually on our campus. The Viper, we always inform you of what activities are coming up!