Eagle Express

Leticia C. Nielsen, President

“Faith is the first factor of a life devoted to service. Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.” (Mary McLeod Bethune)

As we close this school year, I would like to congratulate the members of the Class of 2008. I hope that BCCHS has prepared you well for life and that you will continue to grow in your relationship with the Lord. Thank you for the memories and we will continue to pray for each of you. Parents, we thank you for your commitment to Catholic education and hope that you continue to support our school community and pray for our success.

We truly do appreciate all of your support for the Bishop Carroll Annual Fund Drive, which ends on June 30th and our Building The Tradition Capital Campaign. We have received pledges of $10.3 million and the construction project is going well as long as the weather cooperates. Our enrollment is over 1100 students and it is imperative that we continue with our building project in order to be able to accept and serve all of our Catholic students that wish to attend Bishop Carroll. Please encourage all of our patrons and future parents to support our Capital Campaign. We have a waiting list for the 2008-09 school year and we hope that we do not have to turn away many of these students.

The Valedictorians of the Class of 2008 were Drew Maly, son of Paul and Nancy Maly and members of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, and Sarah Rajewski, daughter of Frank and Katie Rajewski and members of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Our Salutatorian was Scott Whittle, son of Max and Angela Whittle and members of St. Anne Parish.

Drew Maly also received the Bishop David M. Maloney Award, which is presented to a student who excels academically and demonstrates moral values, leadership abilities and contributes to the Bishop Carroll community and the youth of the Wichita Diocese.

The Bishop’s Crest Award, which recognizes the graduate who exemplifies great courage and commitment to developing their God-given talents and gifts to the fullest, was awarded to Andrew Johansen. Andrew is the son of Tom and Kathleen Johansen of St. Margaret Mary Parish.

The Outstanding Citizenship Award is presented to a graduating girl and boy who have shown leadership at BCCHS, the Wichita Community, and in their Christian Faith during their years of attendance at BC. They have proven themselves to be dependable, responsible, helpful, and dedicated to the Catholic faith. Congratulations to Claire Suellentrop, daughter of Mike and Cathy Suellentrop of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and Logan Winter, son of Duane and Jennifer Winter of St. Joseph Parish, Andale, Kansas.

The following students were awarded the Msgr. Arthur Barth High School Scholar Award at the Senior Farewell Mass. Congratulations to Jacob Belden, Eric Grimm, Drew Maly, Sarah Rajewski, Sarah Schwindt, Anthony Seiler, Andrew Slagle, Zachary Smith and Kirk Sponsel.

I would like to acknowledge the following staff members who will not be returning to BCCHS next year: Christina Brouillette, Shannon Collins, Dan Engel, Carol Furrow, Lynette Koranda, Michael Mapp, Sr. Mary Margaret Miller, IHM, Sally Pedruzzi, Betsy Robinson and Marla Schinstock. In addition, I would like to thank Bill Pickett for his 30 years of service to our community as he retires from his teaching position. To all of these individuals, “Thank you for the many years of service and dedication you have given to our students, staff, and school. We will miss you.”

This has been an excellent year for us at BCCHS. I hope that our students enjoy this summer and continue learning and furthering their education even though they may not be sitting in an actual class during their break. May your family have an enjoyable and relaxing faith-filled summer!

New Registration Procedures

2008 - 2009 School Year

Registration for the 2008 - 2009 school year will look different in August. BCCHS is planning open registration on August 4 from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm and on August 6 from 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm meaning parents may enroll all of their students at one time choosing to attend during any of the above hours. Information and forms will be mailed out this summer. Parents and students should plan to attend together. You will receive information on the registration process in the mid July, Eagle Express.

Mission Statement

The Mission of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

is to assist parents in forming disciples of Christ who enrich the culture as stewards of God's gifts.

Please Mark Your

2008-09 Calendars

2008-2009 Calendar

The Diocesan schedule has been set for the 2008-2009 school year. The first day of school for incoming freshman will be August 14. All other students will begin on August 18^th.

Semester finals are scheduled for December 20 and 21. Finals are to be taken during this time. Dismissal on December 21 will be at 11:15 am. Please make travel arrangements with this in mind.

Important News You Can Use

· Summer office hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm from June 2 through June 27 and 8:00 am – Noon from June 30 to July 25.

· The Eagle Express and Aquila are available on-line at www.bcchs.org. If you need extra copies or calendars, check it out!

· Athletic schedules for BCCHS and all the City League can be found on the website www.viewmyschedule.com or thru the link on www.bcchs.org.

· Check out the Bishop Carroll website at www.bcchs.org.

Used Uniform Sale, June 11

The annual uniform sale is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 at Bishop Carroll in the front foyer. Seniors, this sale provides the perfect opportunity for you to recycle the uniforms you will no longer need. Sale will run from 8:00 am–10:00 am and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. New uniform items from Parker Uniform may also be purchased at this time.

If you have items to sell, bring them to BCCHS on Tuesday, June 10, from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The items should be prepared in the following manner:

· Clean and place each piece on a hanger.

· Each piece should have an envelope attached with the following information on the outside: name, phone number, size of item, and price of item in increments of $.25. Payment (cash or check) will be placed in the envelope provided on the item.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help with the sale, please contact Rocky Stroot @ 796-0395.

A reminder that Parker pants must be identified with the blue tag on the leg of the pant. Old style of Parker pants will not be allowed after this school year.

News from the Registrar

Parents, please check your child/ren’s Demographic & Emergency Contact information on PowerSchool this week. Submit any corrections or additions. ID/Passwords have not changed, but if you cannot remember yours, you may contact Marsha Haag for that information. The Parent Portal in PowerSchool may be turned off this summer, so please do this as soon as possible. Afterwards, please report any changes that occur during the summer by contacting her at 316-722-2390.

News from the Chaplin

Father Lies, Bishop Carroll Chaplin

College Credit for Senior Religion Honors Courses

BC Religion Department is pleased to announce that Senior level honors religion courses can now be taken for college credit through Newman University. Students wishing to obtain advanced standing will need to take both Christian Vocation Honors as well as Evangelization Honors. See Counseling office for more details.

Stewards of Catholic Culture

The Religion department is instituting a new religion elective next year entitled "Stewards of Catholic Culture." This course is a ‘practicum’ style course that takes faith and puts it into action. It will include formation in stewardship, the apostolate of the laity, catechesis, various liturgical ministries, and in methods of spirituality. It will be open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors. This course will be focused more on practice of the faith than a theoretical explanation of the faith. It will also include a heavy dose of learning about parish life and structure. Students who take this course will be required to volunteer in one full-year of catechetical instruction in a parish (usually two hours one night/day a week). Students who successfully complete this year of training will be certified as "Basic Catechists" for the Diocese of Wichita.

Stewardship Hours

As many parents may have heard Bishop Carroll Religion courses are taking the next step forward on required stewardship hours. For the past three years Religion classes have been informally assigning stewardship hours similar to the required senior volunteer hours. Next year these stewardship hours will be formally required of all students at Bishop Carroll. Freshman will be required 10 hours of service to the family, sophomores...15 hours of service to parish, juniors...20 hours to needy and socially marginalized and seniors... 25 hours to the Wichita community. In order to alleviate the pressure of busy schedules sophomores, juniors and seniors can fulfill these hours DURING THE SUMMER preceding the school year. This will be a great help to school year schedules. However, ALL HOURS MUST BE VERIFIED ON AN ACCOUNTABILITY FORM in order for them to be accepted (one form should be filled out for each "block" of service hours). This is very important because all forms will be saved in a student file so that they can be used in the future for resumes, scholarhip's or applications. All information concerning Stewardship hours can be found on the Bishop Carroll web page (BCCHS.ORG). Please read the requirements carefully so that the hours of service will be accepted. Also, the accountability form can be printed off the web page and filled out to be turned in at the beginning of the school year next year. If you have any questions you may call Fr. Jarrod at 304-5291.

All-school Mass and Retreat Policy

All-school Mass and Class Retreats are essential to a fully rounded Catholic education. As such, both events are mandatory. Even if a student were to miss due to excused absences the equivalent amount of time missed must be made up. Mandatory Mass and Retreats are to be viewed with the same educational and formational value as a normal class period. Just as all students are required to make up class work when missing class for any reason so too is such a requirement placed on All-school Mass and Retreats.

1) If an all-school Mass is missed it will be made up by

a. Attending two daily Masses after school within the next two weeks of the date missed.

b. Doing two hours of adoration to be verified by Fr. Jarrod

2) If a retreat day is missed it may be made up by:

a. Attending another retreat day, not during school, approved by Fr. Jarrod.

b. Doing an equivalent amount of time in adoration and/or Mass (A total of six hours to be verified by Fr. Jarrod).

3) If part of a retreat day is missed or a student is late the equivalent time will be made up in adoration and/or a daily Mass after school.

4) Failure to fulfill this make-up policy will result in additional hours or a meeting with the chaplain and the pastor of the student’s parish.

Library Notes

An online Island Mini Golf Tournament was held in the library before finals began. It was a time to relax for a little friendly competition. It was held after school. Luke Dold was the winner with Christian Beck in second and Christina Wiggins in third. Students took a library survey in their English classes. Preliminary results confirm the observation that students rely heavily on computers and would like more available. Though our database Ebscohost and the Kan-Ed databases need more promotion. They are available from any computer at home or school.

Students entering grades 9-12 in fall 2008 may join the Teens Read program at the Wichita Public libraries. Prizes are earned based on the time spent reading – and any reading – graphic novels, newspaper, etc. counts. No book reports necessary! Along with physical activity, daily reading is a good way to keep those brain cells ready for the next school year! Public libraries also offer some fun and entertaining programs for teens. Visit the public library this summer and you’ll never need to say you’re bored!

Peggy Ochs, Librarian

From the Director’s Chair

By Karen J. Gomez, Development Director

The 2007-2008 Annual Fund Drive continues through June, and these are our numbers as we go to press:

The students are participating in their own division with, 881 of our 1060 students pledging $4,465 in gifts and copious prayers. This is a marvelous 83% participation rate, and we continue to collect those pledges.

So far in our Parent Division, 485 of our 972 households have pledged for a 50% participation rate, and 382 have fulfilled those pledges. Our goal is $350,000 again this year, but we have received $271,000 in pledges. This number does not include the many parent gifts pledged and received in the Building The Tradition Capital Campaign.

I want to publicly thank our Annual Fund phonathon volunteers who worked evenings in March to raise $36,000 in pledges for BC: Connie Arnold, Ann Bahr, Sherry Berger, Quentina Bevan, Sally Bouska, Anne Buckett, Jim Carney, Lisa Cox, Susan Crum, Ann Daigle, Kellie Dockers, Russ & Lori Doerneman, Margaret Dresher, Debbie Eller, Myron & Carolyn Ewy, Lisa Haffner, Karen Hanna, Anne Marie Hausfeld, Shanna Henry, Nancy Hoppis, Deb Marquez, Jo Ellen Martin, Barb Meyer, Lori Miranowki, Dave Northcutt, Beth Orth, Kim Parsons, Karen Radell, Valerie Shirkey, Rocky Stroot, and Laurie Tasset.

We wish to also thank all who have helped in any way during this past school year, especially the BCPO Academics and Activities Committees, the Annual Fund Drive Leadership, the various Building The Tradition Gift Solicitation Committees (over 70 volunteers), the Building Construction Committee, the office and special event volunteers, and our prayer groups. Together we all make BCCHS an excellent school and an awesome community! Have a safe and blessed summer!

Building The Tradition

During this summer work will proceed on the activities complex and 13-classroom shell. The weather has cooperated for the most part this spring, so the project continues on track, with projected finish date May ’09!

President Nielsen and the Major Gift Committees continue in the “silent” phase of the capital campaign to raise funds through June 30. The diocese may then extend our deadline through August. Please continue to pray for our project!

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEWS

by Larry Dostert Athletic Director

Six teams were crowned City League Champions this school year. Our teams continue to represent us well and we are very proud of their accomplishments. Softball, and boys tennis join volleyball, girls cross country, boys cross country and wrestling as City League Champs! We wish all success as they head into regional and state competition.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MALE AND FEMALE SENIOR SCHOLAR ATHLETE FOR 2007 - 2008. Each year our head coaches recognize an outstanding senior boy and girl athlete/scholar. Two boys were chosen by our coaches: Brett Steven and Drew Maly (both football and basketball). Girls’ winner was Stephanie Harshberger (volleyball and softball). Brett and Stephanie are also Bishop Carroll’s nominees for the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission male and female high school athlete of the year. We are very proud of the accomplishments of these fine individuals.

OTHER HONORS/RECOGNITIONS: Tennis again repeated as Greater Wichita Athletic League champions this spring and were undefeated in city league duals. Individual City League accomplishments: Kevin Klein and Jordan Keller placed first in #1 Doubles (fourth consecutive year Kevin took first at #1dbls). Nathan Feldkamp and Cody Potts first at #2 doubles. Colin Wasinger placed 7th at #1singles. Brian Vuong was 3rd at #2 singles. Regionals results: Kevin Klein and Jordan Keller placed first at regionals. State results: Kevin Klein and Jordan Keller placed 7th at state. Great job Coach Darren Huslig, Dan Engel and team.

Our girls soccer team contains many freshmen and sophomores. Despite this being a building year, we did quite well, advancing to the regional finals. The girls soccer team ended the season with a 8-8-3 record. These young ladies received All City Honors: 1st Team Defense Stefanie Wiesen. 2nd Team Offense Rachel Wiesen, Gretchen Strathe Honorable Mention Offense Mallory Walden, Allison McMillan. Honorable Mention Defense Sarah Ohm. Honorable Mention Goal Keeper Monica DeRee.

Softball again won the City League title, finishing in a tie with Northwest and Heights. They won regionals and were runners up at the 5A state tournament losing to St. Thomas Aquinas in the finals. They ended the season with a 20-5 record. Players receiving honors this year are: All City 1st team - Katie Armagost – pitcher and Stephanie Harshberger - 1^st base. 2nd team All-City - Megan Seiwert – Pitcher. Honorable Mention - Erica Hampton – Catcher, Briana Hallacy – outfield, and Jessica Kayl - 3^rd base. Special congratulations to Stephanie Harshberger. The Wichita Eagle selected her as All Metro first baseman! We are saddened to announce the head Coach, Jennifer Unrein is stepping down this year. Mrs. Unrein was an assistant five years and head coach the past five years. Her teams won four Greater Wichita Athletic League titles and one KSHSAA Class 5A State Championship title along with two seconds and a third place finish at the state tournament. We thank you Jennifer for the ten years of great leadership. You will be missed.

Baseball finished the season with a 13-9 record and finished in third place in the City League. The following received All City Honors. 2nd Team Ashton Hoffman – pitcher, Brandon Tangney – outfield, Cody Mills – first base, Zach Nielsen – pitcher. Honorable Mention: Jacob Cole – catcher, Chad Duling – short stop, David Ternes – outfield, Adam Brand – outfield, Matt Jacobs – utility, Dustin Moses – pitcher, and Zach Stucky - outfield. Cody Mills and Brandon Tangney made first team All State Class 5A. Ashton Hoffman and Chad Duling received 2^nd team All State honors honors.

Bishop Carroll golfers placed third at both the City League Meet and Regionals. Caleb Childs placed 4^th at City League. Aaron Peterson was fifth and Caleb Childs tenth at regionals.

The girls track team placed 2nd at the City League Meet. Congratulations to City League Champions Cara Detmer, Alyssa Northcutt, and Julia Brugman. Cara won the City League pole vault setting a new Bishop Carroll and league record with a vault of 11 feet. Alyssa Northcutt placed first in javelin. She also placed second at pole vault. Julia Brugman won the City League title placing first in the 800 meter run. Other medallists at the City League Meet were: 200 meters: Haley Urban 6^th, 800 meters: Anastasiya Meninstrina 2^nd, Dana Bahr 4^th. 1600 meters: Katie Hamlin 2^nd, Andrea Sander 6^th. 3200 meters: Katie Hamlin 2^nd, Sarah Rajewski 6^th. 100 Low Hurdles: Kristen Sponsel 4^th, Jessica Sponsel 6^th. 300 meter hurdles: Kristen Sponsel 2^nd. High Jump: Desiree Wilson 3^rd. Long Jump: Desiree Wilson 5^th. Shot Put: Molly Voth 4^th. Discus: Molly Voth 6^th. The 4x100 relay team (Lydia Leija, Haley Urban, Alyssa Northcutt, Desiree Wilson) placed 4^th, 4x400 (Kristen Sponsel, Dana Bahr, Haley Urban, Julia Brugman) 2^nd and 4x800 (Anastasiya Meninstrina, Andrea Sander, Dana Bahr, Julia Brugman) 2^nd. The girls team placed 2^nd at regionals. The following qualified for the state track meet May 23 and 24. Pole vault: Cara Detmer 1^st (tying the school record at 11 feet), Alyssa Northcutt 3^rd. 800: Julia Brugman 1^st. 300 hurdles: Kristen Sponsel 1^st, Jessica Sponsel 4^th. High jump: Desiree Wilson 1^st, Hannah Lubbers 2^nd. 200: Haley Urban 4^th. 100 hurdles: Jessica Sponsel 3^rd. Long jump: Desiree Wilson 2^nd. Discus: Molly Voth 3^rd. 4x800 relay: 1^st. 4x100 relay: 4^th. 4x400 relay: 2^nd. Our team placed 9^th at the state meet. Medalling at state were: Desiree Wilson 2^nd and Hannah Lubbers 4^th in high jump, Julia Brugman 5^th 800 meters, Kristen Sponsel 6^th 300 hurdles, Alyssa Northcutt 3^rd and Cara Detmer 6^th pole vault, Alyssa Northcutt 7^th javelin, Desiree Wilson 7^th in the long jump, and our 4x800 relay team was 4th. In addition to Cara Detmer setting a new Bishop Carroll record this year (pole vault, 11 feet), there were two other school records set: Alyssa Northcutt 125’ in javelin and Desiree Wilson 5”4 inches in high jump. Both set these marks at the state meet.

The boys track placed 3^rd at the City League meet. Lone City League champ was Nate Arnold in the pole vault. Luke Arnold placed 2^nd and Brett Gross was third in a sweep of this event. Other medallist at the league meet were: 200 meters: Corey Urban 4^th, Alex Kuchinskas 5^th. 400 meters: Alex Kuchinskas, 3^rd, Preston Maus 5^th, Corey Urban 6^th. 1600 meters: Scott Ufford 3^rd, Cliff Kissling 5^th. 3200 meters: Bryce Volz 2^nd, Scott Ufford 4^th. 110 meter high hurdles: Kyle Long 4^th, Mark Powell 5^th. 300 meter hurdles: Kyle Long 2^nd, Mark Powell 4^th. 2000 meter steeplechase: Andrew Schinstock 4^th, Andy Schepis 5^th. High jump: Nathan Pascal and Josh Rohleder tied for 6^th. Triple jump: Nick Johansen 4^th, Javelin: Eric Hentzen 4^th. The 4x100 meter relay team (Preson Maus, Brett Gross, Blake Rollins, Nick Johansen) placed 5^th, 4x400 (Alex Kuchinskas, Kyle Long, Preston Maus, Corey Urban) 3^rd and 4x800 (Kyle Martens, Josh Rohleder, Jacob Leland, Zach Reynolds) 6^th. The boys team placed 3^rd at regionals with the following qualifying for the state meet: Pole Vault: Nate Arnold 1^st, Luke Arnold 3^rd, Brett Gross 4^th. 200: Alex Kuchinskas 3^rd. 400: Alex Kuchinskas 4^th. 3200: Bryce Volz 4^th. 110 hurdles: Kyle Long 2^nd, Mark Powell 3^rd. 300 hurdles: Kyle Long 2^nd.High Jump: Josh Rohleder 3^rd. Triple jump: Nick Johansen 4^th. Shot Put: Jared Maxwell 4^th. Javelin: Eric Hentzen 3^rd. 4x100 relay: 2^nd. 4x400 relay: 2^nd. 4x800 relay: 4^th. The boys team placed 19^th at the state meet. Nate Arnold finished 3^rd and Brett Gross 7^th in the pole vault. Kyle Long was 3^rd in the 300 hurdles, Nick Johansen was 6^th in triple jump, and Mark Powell was 7^th in the 110 high hurdles.

Girls swimming finished 7^th in the City League. Our young squad continues to improve and we look forward to good things from them in the future. Andrea Ellsworth is stepping down as head girls coach. She will remain as boys coach. Replacing Andrea is Jessica Mitchell. Ms. Mitchell will be teaching Spanish next year at Bishop Carroll.

Honors not in last newsletter: Congratulations to Mikelann Anderson. She has been selected by the Kansas Bowling Coaches Association to receive Class 5-1A First Team All State Honors in bowling.

Jordan Keller placed first at the National High School Coaches Association wrestling tournament this year. He is the first wrestler from Kansas to win a National title since 1998! Great job Jordan.

The following boys received All State Basketball Honors: Brett Steven - 1st Team 5A , 3rd Team Overall. Luke Barnwell - Honorable Mention 5A. Joe Brown - Honorable Mention 5A. Julia Marshall received 1^st Team 5A, 2^nd Team Overall. Also receiving All State Class 5A honors were Abby Fawcett – 2^nd Team, and Teresa Zienkewicz- Honorable Mention.

BISHOP CARROLL CROSS COUNTRY ALUMNI RUN: Attention all former Bishop Carroll Cross Country Runners (and all other members of our running community): Prior to the Bishop Carroll Cross Country Invitational at Lake Afton on Saturday, Sept. 6th at 8:00 AM, there will be a 2 mile alumni run. This year, the race will be open to anyone wishing to run on our challenging course. Medals will be given to the top male and female runners in each of two categories (graduated 10 years or less, graduated over 10 years ago). For more information, call or e-mail Larry Dostert at 729-5272 or dostertlarry@bcchs.org or download a form at www.bcchs.org.

MANDATORY SPORTS MEETINGS FOR 2008-09 SCHOOL YEAR

Parent sports meetings are an excellent way to keep lines of communication open between the athletic department, coaches, and parents at Bishop Carroll. Parents are given the opportunity to meet with the head coach of the sport your son or daughter plans to participate in and learn how to work with the coach to raise responsible students. Although much of the information covered at these yearly meetings remains the same, we feel that it is important for parents to be reminded of the academic, substance abuse, sportsmanship policies which are in effect. Unfortunately, there are always individuals who abuse policies and then accuse the school of failing to communicate policies and standards. The meetings are an excellent way to communicate with parents. Please mark the following dates on your calendar.

· Fall Sports Parents’ Meeting, Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, August 17 at 4:00 PM in the auditorium. Fall practices begin Monday, August 18.

· Winter Sports Parents’ Meeting, Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Winter sports practices begin Monday, November 17.

· Spring Sports Parents’ Meeting, Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium (Wednesday is Ash Wednesday). Spring practices begin Monday, March 2, 2009.

BISHOP CARROLL WEBSITE - SCHEDULES, NCAA RULES, ETC: Athletic schedules change frequently and become inaccurate as soon as they are printed. To access accurate schedules, please use the link from the Bishop Carroll website (www.bcchs.org) to viewmyschedule (www.viewmyschedule.com). There is also a link to dynamite sports (www.thecoachescircle.com - login is bishopcarroll, password is eagles). Up to date information concerning NCAA (Division I, II, and III- GPA, core classes, ACT, SAT requirements, etc.), NAIA, and NJCAA requirements can be obtained through this link. In addition to college requirements, this site also has a link to every college website in the nation and also has conditioning and training exercises for every sport. You can also access and print off forms for summer camps and conditioning, KSHSAA physical forms, etc. Use the link to the Greater Wichita Athletic League website (www.usd259.com/offices/athletics) for league schedules, rescheduled events (listed before the schools know – check here before you call the school), standings, league records, maps to athletic venues, etc.).

Congratulations to Nancy Diepenbrock

Congratulations to Nancy Diepenbrock who was named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction. Mrs. Diepenbrock was selected from thousands of nominations and was chosen on her outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the classroom. The Clases Nobel Educator Distinction award recognizes teachers who have made an everlasting difference in their classroom by encouraging students to reach their full potential.

Notes From The Counselors

Janet Neville, Lloyd Robinson and Joaquin Zapata

CLASS SCHEDULES

Class schedules will be available during orientation Students needing a schedule change due to summer school make-up courses must contact the Counseling Office beginning Wednesday, July 30, 2008, for an appointment to make a schedule change. The last day for schedule changes will be Friday, August 22, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. A $25 fee will be charged per schedule change, not the number of classes changed. If a student must repeat a required course, or there is a conflict in scheduling, the schedule change will be made without a charge. Please review the Drop/Add Policy:

SCHEDULE CHANGES will only be made for the following reasons:

A. Student is not enrolled in a required class.

B. Student is enrolled in a class for which he or she has

already received credit.

C. Student has not met prerequisites.

D. Student’s schedule is in complete.

E. A teacher has recommended that the student advance to a higher -level course.

F. A teacher has recommended that the student move to a lower level course or drop a class if they have failed.

SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS FOR A SPECIFIC TEACHER WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.

COUNSELING OFFICE SUMMER HOURS

The Counseling Office is closed during the summer from June 09, 2008 through July 30, 2008.

COLLEGE VISITS

Students in the class of 2009 should take the opportunity to visit college campuses this summer. Viewing a campus and visiting with those on campus can help with the college selection process.

FLYER EDITORS CHOSEN

Jenna Simpson and Audrey Garrett will be co-editors of the Flyer next year. Simpson will be a senior and a third-year staff member; Garrett, who will be a junior, will be on the staff for the second year.

“I’m really excited for the Flyer next year because I think we’re going to have a lot of great newcomers on staff, and I believe our skills will carry us on to an All-Kansas title for the third year in a row,” Simpson said.

Added Garrett, “I’m really happy to have the opportunity to be one of the editors next year. Everyone is very talented and works well together, so I’m excited to see what we can do to improve the paper next year.”

JOURNALISM WINS STATE AGAIN

Bishop Carroll journalism continued its strong tradition by winning the state championship for the third consecutive year. Carroll won the Class 5A title at the Kansas Scholastic Press Association contest on May 3 at the University of Kansas.

Carroll took first with 30 points, followed by Mill Valley with 27.

Clay Kimbro (yearbook sports writing) and Ben Pirotte (sports photography) won individual titles. Second-place winners were Audrey Garrett (headlines) and Christian Beck (yearbook sports writing).

Claire Suellentrop (feature writing) and Sarah Rajewski (newspaper design) took third.

Honorable mention went to Sophie Mans (advertising), Kimbro (cutlines), Audrey Wise (cutlines), Eric Grimm (news writing), Drew Hoffman (newspaper sports) and Sarah Rajewski (editing).

Congratulations to Kollen Long who was voted journalism teacher of the year in 2008.

FLYER HONORED

The Flyer, Bishop Carroll’s student newspaper, received an All-Kansas rating - the highest honor possible - at the state journalism contest. It was the second year in a row, and eighth time in the past 10 years, that the newspaper has received the honor.

An All-Kansas newspaper is described by the Kansas Scholastic Press Association as a “quality newspaper that would compete well at any level.”

The out-of-state judge said that the Flyer is a “pleasure to read” and that the writing is “excellent.” The judge complimented the staff on news coverage of important issues, saying they were handled “thoroughly and objectively, using credible sources and background to explain their significance.”

Senior editors of the Flyer were Rosie Hoefling, Alice Jones, Sarah Rajewski and Claire Suellentrop. Ben Pirotte was photo editor. Sophie Mans was business manager. Nicollette Ternes was design editor.

BCCHS at National History Day

BCCHS students competed in the National History Day Regional at Wichita State. In the category of Historical Papers, Drew Hoffman placed 3^rd, Shauna O’Dell 2^nd, and Rachel Stanley 1^st. In Group Exhibits, Patrick Berry and Lucas Schippers took 3^rd, Trevor Steinbrock and Brian McMillan placed 2^nd, and Sarah Scrafford and Anh N. Nguyen placed 1^st. In Individual Exhibits, Gretchen Strathe took 3^rd, Anh H. Nguyen placed 2^nd, and Shelby Brown 1^st. In Group Documentary, Rebecca Ast and Sam Lentz took 2^nd, and in Individual Documentary, Nathan Fisher earned 1^st. In Website Design, Matt Voboril placed 2^nd, and Christine Barragree and Kayla Clasen took 1^st.

Those finishing in the top two of each division qualified for the state competition in Topeka on April 26. There Christine Barragree and Kayla Clasen finished 2^nd in Website Design, qualifying to go to the national contest at College Park, MD, in June.

Ben Pirotte awarded Photo Contest

Senior Ben Pirotte received honorable mention for his photo Guadalupe dancers in the nationally acclaimed 2008 Jostens’ Photo Contest. The annual competition, co-sponsored by Jostens and Wolfe’s Camera, recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of student photographers throughout the country.

Pirotte was among 101 winners selected from more than 5,000 entries in this annual photography contest that has participation from across the country. Submissions are judged on composition, artistic merit, and technical qualities, as well the ability to convey a compelling story.

“This photography competition recognizes the sophisticated, high quality photography being produced by students in schools all across the country,” said Gary Lundgren, Jostens’ senior program manager/education. “Our contest provides a forum for them to showcase their work and to be honored for their unique talents. Competition is steep. Receiving this honor is quite an accomplishment.”

Pirotte’s winning photograph, along with all other winning photographs, will be featured on the Jostens.com Website. They will also be featured in the 2009 issue of the Jostens Gotcha Covered Look Book, a popular resource for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative ideas, trends and inspiration.

Science Olmpiad

Congratulations to the following students who placed in regional and state completion in the Science Olympiad. Students who placed in Regional competition were the following;

Kelly Reynaga & Sam Johnson 1st in Herpetology

Anthony Seiler & Maggie Seiler 1st in Wright Stuff

Anthony Seiler & Maggie Seiler 2nd in Oceanography

Alissa Berger & Sam Johnson 2nd in Ecology

Jacob Belden & Chris Scherer 2nd in Fermi Questions

Jacob Belden & Trevor Steinbrock 2nd in Astronomy

Kate Wary & Chris Scherer 3rd in Write It/Do It

Kate Wary & Christina Brummett 3rd in Health Science

Trevor Steinbrock & Chris Scherer 3rd in Robot Ramble

Trevor Steinbrock & Chris Scherer 3rd in Circuit Lab

Kate Wary & Christina Brummett 3rd in Disease Detectives

Kate Wary & Anthony Seiler 3rd in Remote Sensing

Kate Wary & Christina Brummett 3rd in Forensics

The following students placed in state competition;

Anthony Seiler & Maggie Seiler 2nd in Oceanography

Kate Wary & Chris Scherer 2nd in Write It/Do It

Jacob Belden & Anthony Seiler 2nd in Remote Sensing

Alissa Berger & Sam Johnson 3rd in Ecology

Kelly Reynaga & Sam Johnson 3rd in Herpetology

The team had an excellent showing of tenth place in the state competion. Thanks to our coaches, Chuck Hill and Jann Crownover.

News from the Health Room

By PamVoboril RN, School Nurse

Thank you for allowing me to help keep your children healthy and safe in school for another school year. During the summer I will be checking mail, e-mail and phone weekly. If you have questions, please use one of those methods to contact me.

I would encourage you to get immunizations done early. All students are expected to have complete immunization records before registration. That means that any boosters required should be done and documentation to me on or before registration days. You have been reminded by mail earlier in the spring.

Any child who needs accommodations for health reasons should have a Health Care Plan which is a cooperative effort between the parent, physician, student and involved school staff. The plan will be agreed upon by all and shared with teachers as needed. This plan may be simple or complex depending on the student. Please contact me early so we can work on these plans before school starts in August.

Finally, I would like to hear from any parents who are nurses and interested in volunteering some of their time to school nurse needs. These needs are primarily in our feeder schools where there is no nurse. On occasion we could use some help at BCCHS when I am absent or need help with screening events. We are having a lunch meeting at St. Francis of Assisi in the Stewardship Hall on June 11 at noon. This will be a time for all of the school nurses in Wichita Catholic schools to celebrate that school is out and to invite those nurse parents to learn more about what we do and the stewardship opportunities we can offer. Let me know if you can come. e-mail-voborilpam@bcchs.org or BCCHS-722-2390.

Pam Voboril RN

BC Musicians to State

The music department sent 91 students to the State Solo and Small Ensemble Music Festival in Newton on Saturday, April 26. To participate at the state level each solo or ensemble must have received a "I" rating at the regional competition that was held on the 12th. The groups participating were the Madrigals, Chanterelles, a brass ensemble, a clarinet quartet and two percussion ensembles. Also, 19 BC students performed solos at the state event.

Overall the Band received 19 Superior Ratings: Chris Scherer received 3, Kelsey Nutter 2, and one each to Julie Supinie, Matt Cott, Noah Gear, Matt Samms, Corrie Cartwright, Zack Buckingham, Ryan Arnold, Luke Arnold, Jose Robledo, Mike Eastman, Ben Pierce, Michael Eller, Jake Suellentrop, and Trevor Steinbrock. The results from State solo and ensemble include Meg Hanna, Alyssa Schmidt, Jackie Vonfeldt, and Caitlin Marrero who received a "I" or Superior Ratings. The Madrigals, Chanterelles, Erin Reazin, Sarah Schwindt, and Laurie Stead received a "II" or Excellent Rating.