August 17, 2022 | Issue 1 |
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Preview for 2022 Gala Silent Auction |
The Gala Dinner, Awards, and Auction is right around the corner. Alumni Relations and Special Events Coordinator Mrs. Krissy (Beyl) Van Laan ’05 and her committee of volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the silent auction.
Some items donated by our teachers, parents, and alumni include:
- A wall hanging commemorating the 2022 2A Boys Basketball State Champions, courtesy of Hon. Jimmie Guilfoyle ‘05 (pictured above)
- A kids activity basket, courtesy of the PHS Social Studies and World Language departments
- An IU tailgate table, cooler, cups and plates, courtesy of Vaughan & Jill (Kraft ‘91) Scott
- An IU quilt, stuffed elephant, and baby bodysuit, courtesy of Bart ‘87 (theology teacher) & Heather Makowsky
The Providence Gala Silent Auction is sponsored by Ernstberger Orthodontics.
The Gala Dinner, Awards & Auction is Saturday, September 10, at the Galt House. If you haven't registered, you can still RSVP online! Proceeds benefit the Annual Student Assistance Program.
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Ms. O'Hara brings dual credit, library skills experience |
Ms. Barbara O’Hara is glad to be back in a high school classroom again. She had been teaching dual credit English courses to high school students at Jefferson Community & Technical College but is happy to teach the English 12, AP English Literature & Composition 11, and AP English Language & Composition 12 now at Providence. She has a varied background, with experience teaching at the college level as well as a long career in public libraries. |
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PHS has 46 AP Scholars from May 2022 |
The College Board has recognized 46 seniors and recent graduates as AP Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams taken in May 2022. Nineteen seniors and 15 recent graduates earned the distinction of AP Scholar for earning an average score of 3 or higher on a five-point scale on three or more AP exams taken. Two seniors and five recent graduates earned the distinction of AP Scholar with Honor for earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. One senior and five recent graduates earned the distinction of AP Scholar with Distinction for earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and a 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. |
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Seeing country by train interesting but challenging |
Many of our students traveled with their families over the summer, some even out West. Junior Melissa Buchanan and her parents spent nearly two weeks traveling to several national parks and the West Coast via Amtrak train. It was a memorable trip, not just for the sightseeing but also the experience of modern rail travel.
The trip included scheduled days traveling by train, overnight stays in hotels at their destinations as well as overnight rail travel, and excursions at each destination. Melissa said she enjoyed seeing the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park, especially the geothermic sites at the latter.
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Our first Sports Spotlight of the 2022-2023 school year is on Girls Golf. Coach Jennifer McCallister ’11 nominated senior Savanna Gohmann and junior Claire Cassis for this issue’s spotlight because “they are both veteran varsity players who are our returning number two and number one, respectively. They have shown dedication to this team, and I am excited to watch them lead the team this year and watch them flourish both on and off the golf course.” |
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Deanery Carnival kicks off Football season |
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Friday is the home opener for the Football Team, and all Deanery students are invited to attend the annual PHS Deanery Carnival, 6:30 p.m. through the end of the first quarter. Deanery students can play games and win prizes, take a photo in our PHS cutouts, enjoy popsicles, receive a Pioneer logo face decal, and more.
The game against Bethlehem High School starts at 7:30 p.m. Deanery students get in free with their Pioneer Pass when accompanied by an adult. Adult tickets are $6 each and can be purchased in advance online or at the gate. |
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Faith, service important to Pioneer teams |
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While our sports teams train and practice to be competitive on the field, court, or course, they also value prayer and service. Many of our teams do service projects together, including the Volleyball team. The team volunteered for a day to help at St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities this summer. The team also has committed to continue that service throughout the year by taking turns maintaining a section of the agency’s campus with two members of the team and their families going every other week.
Many teams also conduct a season opening ceremony or pray together before games. The Girls Soccer Jersey Ceremony is an annual tradition in which players are officially welcomed to the team and Girls Soccer family. The coaches present the players their uniforms in a gathering of the players’ friends and loved ones. Father Dan Atkins ’66, our chaplain coordinator, blessed the jerseys and said a short prayer of protection and success for the players as they prepared for their season at the most recent ceremony.
“While this is a great time of celebration, it is also a time to reflect on faith, family, and looking towards the future,” Coach Trevor Black said.
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Cheer Clinic this weekend |
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The Cheerleading team is hosting a Cheer Clinic for Deanery students grades preschool through eight on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The Providence varsity Cheer team will teach sideline cheers and a quarter cheer, which participants will perform on the sidelines at the Football vs. Lloyd High School game on Sept. 2.
Participants will play games with their peers, learn valuable cheerleading skills, and receive a small snack. The cost for the clinic is $30 per child and includes a T-shirt and the opportunity to purchase a PHS Cheer hair bow.
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Livestream option available for home sporting events |
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Providence offers a subscription livestream option for many of its sports, including this fall's Football, Volleyball, Boys Soccer, and Girls Soccer regular season home games. NFHS Network is the official livestream network for PHS Athletics and is available by subscription for $79.99 for the year or $11.99 a month. Live stream of all regular season home events held in the Larkin Center, Murphy Stadium, Memorial Field, and the Softball Field are included, as well as on demand recordings of those events. Don’t miss a game this season and subscribe today. |
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Digital tickets on sale for fall sports |
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Home sporting event tickets have gone digital and can be purchased in advance online, including season tickets for Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Football, and Volleyball. Cash tickets will also be sold at the gate. Home regular season games are $6 each with PHS students free with their school ID, and Deanery students free with their Pioneer Pass and when accompanied by an adult.
Fall season schedules are posted on the school website by PDF or via the school’s online Athletics Calendar. Note that the PDF schedules will not be updated, but live updates will be made all season to the online calendar.
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Scholarship Spirit Wear Friday
The first Scholarship Spirit Wear Day of this school year is in on Friday, Aug. 19. Students can wear PHS spirit wear and pay $1 upon entry into school.
All money will go back to students in the form of scholarships to help defray costs of such things as mission trips, summer camps, retreats, and workshops. Students may wear spirit wear every Monday with no donation.
Underclass Awards on Aug. 28
The Underclass Academic Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 28, at 3:00 p.m. in the Robinson Theatre. Students receiving Final Four status, honor roll recognition, or other awards have been notified by email with a Google Form link to RSVP by Aug. 24.
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Assistant cafeteria manager needed
We're hiring! The Cafeteria is in need of an assistant cafeteria manager. This is a part-time hourly position, and responsibilities include preparing food, taking inventory, and overseeing cafeteria staff along with the cafeteria manager. Parents and grandparents may be eligible for tuition discount for children/grandchildren. Click here to apply.
Senior portrait reminders
Senior yearbook portraits should be scheduled soon to be sure the photo is taken by the end of the semester. The guidelines are here. |
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Reunion dates for 2022
Classes with graduation years ending in 2 and 7 may be holding their reunions in 2022, and planning has begun for some. If you would like to help or need more information, contact Alumni Relations & Events Coordinator Krissy (Beyl) Van Laan '05 at kvanlaan@providencehigh.net.
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1967 - 55th reunion, Sept. 17, 6:00 p.m., Covered Bridge Golf Club. Golf scramble Sept. 16, 7:30 a.m. at Covered Bridge and informal gathering for dinner at 6:30 that evening at Fuzzy's The 15th Club, 4900 Water Tower Road, Jeffersonville. Invitations mailed soon.
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1972 - 50th Reunion, Sept. 17, 6:00 p.m., Kingfish in Jeffersonville. For an invite and details, please send name, email and text number to 502-500-5010.
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1974 - Gathering, Sept. 10, 6-10 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus in New Albany. $10. To be included in future Providence class of 1974 news, please provide current contact information to choyland@providencehigh.net and PHS Class of 1974 e-mail address at: providencepioneers1974@gmail.com.
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1980 - Meet Up, Oct. 1, 7:00 p.m. at Covered Bridge Recreational Center. Light hors d' oeuvres served. Bring your beverage of choice. Any questions? Contact Chris Day at chris.day.redrad@gmail.com or Ann (Kaiser) Day at ann.day613@gmail.com.
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1982 - 40th Reunion, Sept. 24, 3:00 p.m. school tour; 4 p.m. Mass in new school chapel; 6-10 p.m. event at Upland Brewing Company, 707 Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville; Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. golf at Wooded View. RSVP Susan Reinmiller Cox for reunion 502-639-8120; DeAnn Kaiser Burns for golf 502-298-5075.
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1992 - 30th Reunion, Oct. 8. Loft @ The Biscuit Lounge, 120 S. 10th St., Louisville.
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Former Boys Basketball coach Phil Schroer passes away |
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Former Boys Basketball coach and guidance counselor Phil Schroer (1977-1983) passed away suddenly last week in Albuquerque, N.M., having previously retired from the city’s Cibola High School as athletic director. According to A Pioneering Spirit, Schroer had wanted to coach at Providence since seeing the team in its 82-83 loss to eventual state runner-up Floyd Central in 1971.
Schroer was considered for the coaching job after Bob Fields (Hon. ’93) left coaching to lead the athletic department in 1975, but there was no opening to teach in his certification area of health and P.E. Two years later, he was asked to lead the Pioneers and left Corydon to also serve as guidance counselor here, requiring him to pursue his guidance counseling certification.
Schroer started with a young team and rebuilt the program to a winning record the last four of his six seasons, prepping the team that eventually became the 1984 sectional champs the year following his departure to coach at Las Vegas Robertson High School. From there, he went on to coach and become AD at Cibola.
Schroer was a Seymour native who played basketball and baseball at New Mexico Highlands University and was a member of the college’s 1967 NAIA national championship baseball team. He was a member of the athletic hall of fame at Seymour and at Cibola.
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Mr. Fields happy to receive Pioneer swag |
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Retired Athletic Director Mickey Golembeski had a chance to visit with retired Athletic Director and coach Bob Fields (Hon. ’93) at his home in St. Louis, taking him some mementos from the recent Boys Basketball state championship. Even in his retirement, Mr. Fields remains a dedicated Pioneer fan and was pleased to receive the gifts.
Mr. Golembeski said that Mr. Fields is doing well and looking forward to this 81st birthday in November. Mr. Fields walks daily to stay fit and maintain his stamina. He lives in an assisted living facility near his nephews, who provide care for his needs.
“In talking to a few residents, and the facility’s manager, they all know Bob and call him Coach,” Mr. Golembeski said. “He’s a big helper to the facility whenever he can…just like at PHS.”
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College student lives his faith through ministry, mission |
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Matthew Boehm ’20 had a busy summer as he prepares for a busy school year as a junior marketing major at the University of Louisville and a stint as the CJ Smith media intern for Catalyst Catholic and its New Albany Deanery ministries. His summer included his first time abroad with a vacation to Europe and then a mission trip to Africa. He also is a finalist in the Kentucky State Fair photography exhibit. |
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Aug. 19: Scholarship Spirit Wear Day
Aug. 19: Deanery Carnival
Aug. 20: Cheer Clinic
Aug. 28: Underclass Academic Awards
Sept. 2: First Quarter Progress Reports posted
Sept. 5: No school
Sept. 10: Providence Gala Dinner, Awards & Auction
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Prayer for the Assumption of Mary |
Father in heaven,
all creation rightly gives you praise,
for all life and all holiness come from you.
In the plan of your wisdom
she who bore the Christ in her womb
was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven.
May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness
and join in her hymn of endless love and praise.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
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