Weekly News Friday, May 12, 2023

FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023

In This Issue

· Spring Fest

· Spring Concert

· Senior Shares Pilgrimage Story

· Theology Class Explores Buddhism

· Art Show Today

· Alumnae Induction Ceremony

· Penny Dolls On Sale Soon

· Pretty Rugged Sale

· Panthers Update

· Parent Opinion Sought

· Summer Sports Clinics

· New Basketball Clinics

· Summer Camps

· AHN is Hiring

· Shadow Visits on the Rise

· School Calendar

Student Council Springs Fest on Campus

Surprise! It was "Spring Fest" on Thursday. The annual event, which is a celebration of spring, is sprung on the rest of the school by Student Council, which gives out t-shirts (designed by Senior Anaya Thomas), and ice cream at lunch.

Music Program Hosts Spring Concert

AHN's Music Program, led by Ms. Moran, held its Annual Spring Concert Thursday evening in Riley Auditorium.

The Middle and High School Choral Ensembles performed a medley of songs from artists ranging from ABBA and Billy Joel to Toto.

Senior Shares Pilgrimage Story

Senior Anamica Arpie shared photographs and stories from her family's spiritual pilgrimage of Umrah to the 12th grade Theology class (World Religions) on Wednesday.

Anamica and her family spent time and prayed in the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Thank you for sharing!

Theology Class Learns About Buddhism From Special Guest

On a beautiful Thursday morning, Mrs. McSparron's Senior Theology class - World Religions, under the guidance of guest Dr. Alejandro Sela (father-in-law of Art Teacher Mrs. Sela who was also in attendance), learned Buddhist meditation techniques.

The class also created a peace crane chandelier which is on display in the Commons.

Students learned the Church advocates for nonviolence as a means to end conflict, as well as peace, a position it shares with Buddhism.

AHN Art Show Friday Afternoon

Don't miss your chance to attend the Annual Holy Names Art show TODAY from 4:30 to 7 p.m.. The show will highlight the works of 20 Advanced Placement (AP) artists, 11 of whom are graduating seniors!

Work from all grades (6-12) will be featured as well. You'll even have a chance to contribute to a collaborative community painting!

Alumnae Induction Ceremony

Attention: Alumnae. You are invited to a special ceremony to induct the newest alumnae on Tuesday, May 23 at 9 a.m.

There we will match each of our 33 graduating seniors with an alumna who will present her with an AHN Silver Bell, which signifies her passage from student to alumna.

Your participation in celebrating this special occasion will be greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP no later than Friday, May 18.

New Penny Dolls Available for Purchase Soon!

The cat(s) are out of the bag (or box, as it were). Penny dolls are here!

These 9" (standing) AHN collectibles will make the perfect graduation, birthday, or holiday gift, and can be taken anywhere to show your Panther Pride.

Pricing, pick-up, and shipping information is coming VERY SOON, but we were so excited we couldn't wait another minute to show you!

STAY TUNED!

Stay Warm, and Give Back to AHN with Pretty Rugged

Looking for a great graduation or Mother's Day gift?

Or just want to give back to the Holy Names while staying warm and dry?

Here's your chance with your purchase of a Pretty Rugged blanket, outerwear or accessories!

Pretty Rugged is offering 20% off your order AND will donate 20% of all AHN sales back to the school. View the flyer for additional details and directions.

Click Here for Ordering Details

Panthers Update

This week in athletics, the Holy Names track and field team split their matchups on Tuesday. Congratulations to the following Panthers for their performances:

Logan Schlegel won the 1500 meters, the 800 meters, and was a member of the winning 4x400 and 4x800 meter relay.

Raegan Byrne won the 3000 meters and was a member of the winning 4x800 meter relay.

Maggie Seymour won the High Jump.

The team has its Varsity invitation scheduled for Friday afternoon.

On Thursday, the Varsity Lacrosse team celebrated its senior night with a special ceremony ahead of its 18-3 victory over LaSalle, followed by a team and family picnic after the game.

Athletics Schedule

Parent Opinion Sought

Parents and guardians of current students, we want to hear from you! Please fill out this anonymous one question survey to let us know about your satisfaction with Holy Names.

Next fall we will be conducting a more substantial review of our programs as we develop a new strategic plan.

Thank you!

Click Here to Answer Anonymous Survey Question

Sports Clinics Registration Now Available, New Basketball Clinics Added

It's time! You can now register for our summer sports clinics. We will be offering a tennis camp, as well as TWO volleyball camps this summer (one for 7th-9th graders and another for 10th-12th graders).

Sports Clinics Registration

Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Jaci Oskam has just announced she'll be offering two camps here at Holy Names as well.

This is in addition to Varsity Basketball Coach Steve Gigliello's two basketball clinics he'll be hosting here on our campus.

Follow the link to sign up.

Click Here to Register for Jaci O's Camps

Click Here to Register for Coach G's Camps

Summer Camp Sign-Ups Available

Registration is also available for our summer camps. We're offering four programs, all led by educational experts with a focus on fun and learning.

Follow the registration link for detailed information on each of the camps.

Summer Camp Registration

Join Our Team!

Come join our team! Our Athletics department has two openings: Golf Coach and Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach. Help us build upon a winning tradition and show your Panther pride!

We are also looking to fill two math positions.

Visit our Employment Page

Shadow Visits on the Rise

Thanks in large part to referrals from current families, shadow visits are up more than 40% from this time last year!

Do you know a family interested in learning more about the Holy Names experience? Have them reach out to Admissions Director Ann Rento at extension x202.