NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Tampa Catholic Celebrates Senior Athletes

on National Signing Day

Tampa Catholic is proud to celebrate the achievements of our talented senior student-athletes who have officially signed their letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level! National Signing Day marks an incredible milestone for these Crusaders, who have worked tirelessly both on the field and in the classroom to reach this moment.

Please join us in congratulating the following seniors:

 Isaiah Campbell-Finch – Samford University - Basketball

 Payton Kelly – Old Dominion University - Lacrosse

Charlotte Thompson – Mercer University - Volleyball

Dominic Woodward – State College of Florida - Baseball

Carson Arnold – Crowder College - Baseball

Jose Carrero – State College of Florida - Baseball

Jake Owen – University of South Carolina-Sumter - Baseball

Antonio Cruz – University of St. Joseph - Baseball

Drew Dunlop – University of South Carolina-Sumter - Baseball

Lucas Cinnante – Eckerd College - Baseball

Stay connected with TC Athletics by following us on Instagram and X for the latest updates!

Calendar Updates

November 18th: Monday

Chapel Mass

7:30-8:00 am

Chapel

Girls Basketball

vs Lakeland

6:15-8:15 pm

Lakeland

November 19th: Tuesday

Sophomore Encounter

8:15-3:00 pm

JV/Varsity Boys Soccer

vs Calvary Christian

5:00-9:00 pm

Tampa Catholic

JV/Varsity Boys Soccer

vs Calvary Christian

5:00-9:00 pm

Tampa Catholic

Girls Soccer

vs Lakewood Ranch

7:00-9:00 pm

Lakewood Ranch

November 20th: Wednesday

Chapel Mass

7:30-8:00 am

Chapel

November 21st: Thursday

JV/Varisty Boys Soccer

vs CDS

5:00-9:00 pm

CDS

Girls Basketball

vs Evangelica

6:00-8:00 pm

Tampa Catholic

Girls Soccer

vs AHS

6:00-8:00 pm

AHS

November 22nd: Friday

JV/Varsity Boys Soccer

vs Berkeley

5:00-9:00 pm

Tampa Catholic

Girls Basketball

vs Patel

7:30-9:30 pm

Tampa Catholic

Fall Exam Schedules

End of semester exams are scheduled for December 16th through 19th. We have made a few changes this year, so please look at the document carefully. 



• Exams have been scheduled by CLASS PERIOD. So, if the schedule says Period A, students will go to their period A classroom and take their exam with their period A teacher. 
• Please note that there are some courses that do not have exams during exam week; these are listed on the document. Your student does not need to be present at school during class periods without exams. So, for example, there are no exams for lunch. If your student has lunch period D, he or she may go home after their period C exam is complete. 
• We have also adjusted the start and end times of exams. Please make note of the new times so that your student is present and ready when exams are to begin. 
• Finally, students who are absent MUST have a doctor’s note in order to be rescheduled to take a missed exam. Please refer to the handbook page 6, 7 and 8. Administration will schedule make-up exams.

You can anticipate more information about exams in the coming weeks. Semester exams are an important measure of what students know and are able to do, and the results help guide our teachers in improving their instructional practices. Thank you for your continued commitment to academic excellence as we go through this process! 

Reminders & Announcements

Join us for the 2024 Athletic

Hall of Fame Induction

Tickets are now available for the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony!

Join us on December 13th at the Carrollwood Country Club as we honor five athletes, two coaches, one contributor, and one state championship-winning team for their outstanding contributions to Tampa Catholic athletics.

For more information or inquiries, please contact Courtney Frisch.

Last Chance to Register for the Class of 2029!

There are just two weeks remaining to register for the Class of 2029!

If you know a future Crusader, don’t let them miss this important deadline to become part of our vibrant tradition of Faith, Excellence, and Family.

16 Days left to submit your application!

Mission Trip to Peru

We're thrilled to offer a mission trip to Peru, where students can live out the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice by serving others. Participants will assist in building a home for a family, experience Peruvian culture, and visit the iconic Machu Picchu.

This unique adventure costs approximately $3,000, covering airfare, lodging, meals, supplies, and excursions. Spots are limited, and commitments are needed by December 1. Trip Dates: May 31 - June 10.

For more information or questions contact

Campus Minister, Mr. Ryan Mulligan.

Camp Street Lights

Join us for Camp Street Lights, an overnight homelessness solidarity event, from 6 pm on Nov. 22 to 6 am on Nov. 23 at Hillsborough County Children's Services (3191 Clay Mangum Ln., Tampa 33618). We’ll learn from local leaders about support for homeless teens in Tampa.

Participants are asked to bring a canned food donation, a signed liability form, and a $10 fee, which will support Tampa Hope and Feeding Tampa Bay.

Please email Mrs. Masters

for more information or to reserve your spot.  

Lunch

Click the button below to see the lunch menu for November.

Around TC

Stars & Stripes Club

Thank you to all the students, staff and parents who generously donated towards the GI Go Fund for Veterans. Because of your donations, we will be presenting a check for $1,295 to them on behalf of Tampa Catholic.

Thank you,

Emmi Alverio '25, Caitlyn Westbrook '25, and Eden Blevins '25

Forensic Science Class Special Speaker

Ms. Garcia’s Forensic Science class welcomed FBI Agent Keith Drummer, who shared fascinating insights into his experiences with crime scene investigations and careers within the FBI. His engaging presentation provided students with a firsthand look at the skills and challenges involved in working for one of the nation’s premier investigative agencies. It was a unique opportunity for students to learn directly from a seasoned expert in the field!

Congrats to TC Theater!

Congratulations to our Theater Department for their outstanding work on the fall production of Little Women! The show was a tremendous success, and we are incredibly proud of our Crusaders for their dedication and hard work. Their talent truly shined on stage!

B.E.S.T. Club

The TC B.E.S.T. Club worked with dedication to create cozy blankets for the residents at Tampa Hope homeless shelter. Through their efforts, we hope to bring warmth not only to their bodies but also to their hearts.

I think we can all agree that parenting is tough! We want to provide for our children but not over indulge. We desire discipline for them but don’t want to be too harsh. We want to raise them in the Church and hope that they will then take the bull by the horns with their own faith journey. All of this can feel like a tight-rope walk with the slightest misstep leading to disaster. Thanks be to God, parents aren’t the Savior, Jesus is. Our Parental leadership and parental authority are very real responsibilities not be taken lightly. (see CCC 2222-2230 for a brief insight) But, we must remain dependent on God in order to fulfill such a scared duty. How can we do that practically? Let’s lead with prayer when leading our children.

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