May 9, 2008

pARent School Network Announcements

PROJECT GRADUATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are still in need of parents to help with set up (all classes), at the party (no senior parents allowed!), and clean up (all classes). Senior parents who assist with set up on graduation morning will earn an additional $1000 in funny money for your senior when they attend the party! Please contact Theresa Thurman at 834-8166 or 300-0189, or Sarah Mullins at 292-4822 or 582-5589.

Attention Junior Parents!!

Project Graduation Meeting for your rising senior student’s class will be held on Tuesday, May 13^th at 6:30PM in the Performing Arts Theater. This is your opportunity to make your child’s graduation a very special and safe event! Project graduation is an all night alcohol-free party on the night of graduation. 99% of the graduates participate and 100% of them come home safely! Learn more about the event and how you can help.

Calling All Parents!

Your Parent School Network (PSN) is already gearing up for an exciting new academic year and we need YOUR help. We currently have several executive committee and committee chair positions open. If you think you might be interested in being a part of this dynamic team, or if you just want to ask questions first, please call or e-mail Nancy Benenson at 309-9888 or email nbeneson@aol.com .

A MESSAGE FROM MR. KENT…..

Attention, seniors: At 2:50 this afternoon, your four-year time will be 2:50.

FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE….

Attention Seniors: Please make sure your dining hall account is paid in full before Tuesday. If you have any questions regarding your account please contact Mrs. Turnmyre in the business office.

LIBRARY HOURS

Due to AP exams, the library will be closed today after school. Monday, May 12^th, the library will also be closed, this includes break, lunch, and after school. Please refer to the posted schedule in the library lobby for further information.

campus ministry

Reminder to juniors who signed up to be a Eucharistic Minister: If you missed the training during break today there will be a make up session in the chapel at break on Monday.

general information

Attention Sophomores: The class rosters for next year's Advanced Placement United States History classes are posted on Mr. Chambers' classroom door. His room number is A234.

Attention students: All Library Books and Materials are now overdue. Please return all items to the library immediately. Use the book drop if the library is closed for AP exams.

See Mrs. Foreman if you have lost a library book and need to pay the replacement fee. Diplomas and Grades will be held for items not returned or replacement fees not paid.

ATHLETICS

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Attention Girl Soccer Players: Any girl who is interested in playing soccer for Father Ryan next year needs to get an informational handout from Coach Dieterich in room 215. This handout has important summer workout information on it, so get a copy as soon as possible.

TRACK

Congratulations to the Boys' Track Team for beating MBA 72 to 68 last night in head to head competition! The Irish were led by Eric Collins in the 110m High Hurdles and High Jump, Josh Hayes in the long jump and triple jump, Dwight Willingham in the pole vault, Prince Iworah in the 100 meter dash, Collin Farrell in the 200m dash, Taylor Wilson in the 400m dash, and Anthony Simpson in the 3200m run. The Irish also won the 4 by 200m relay and 4 by 400m relay on their way to victory.

The Boys' and Girls' Track Teams will be competing in the Region Meet next week at MBA on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Good Luck Irish!

All Boys' Track members need to meet in Coach Jones' room immediately after school.

Congratulations to Jackie Owusu for breaking the school record in the shot put in yesterday's track meet at MBA! Jackie threw 35 feet, seven inches to break the school record of 35 feet, which had stood since 1988. Further congratulations to Sonja Carter, who broke her own school record in the pole vault by clearing 6 feet!

BOYS’ SOCCER

Congratulations to the Guys’ Soccer Team who are the Middle Region Tournament Champions. In a hard fought over time match, the Irish beat Pope John Paul II. PJPII was undefeated and ranked #7 in the nation. The Guys’ Soccer team travels to Chattanooga on Saturday to play for a number one seed in their region. The game begins at Baylor at 3:30pm (Chattanooga time).

Good Luck to the guys!

VOLLEYBALL

Attention all girls trying out for next year's volleyball team. Tryouts will be held Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 at 3:10-4:30. Be prepared to run first. Tryouts will follow.

CROSS COUNTRY

Any girls who missed the Cross Country informational meeting this week may obtain information from Coach Kent if interested in running this fall.

BOYS’ LACROSSE

The boys’ Lacrosse team will take on Cookeville in the State playoff semi-finals on Saturday. The game is at 1:00 pm on the main MBA field. If Father Ryan can win the Saturday game, they will play for the State Championship on Sunday at noon.

SOFTBALL

The Lady Irish Softball team will play JPII for the Region championship at 5:00pm at BGA. Come support the Lady Irish!

UPCOMING EVENTS

ATTENTION YEARBOOK APPLICANTS

There will be a meeting next Tuesday, May 13, during break for all those who expect to be enrolled in yearbook next year. Please meet in room 203.

Cheerleaders

The new wrestling cheerleaders for next year's season will have a mandatory meeting Tuesday morning during break in room 220.

Father Ryan Color Guard Auditions will be held here on campus, the 13th, & 15th from 4-6 P.M. The guard is ranked in the top 30 in the world and all are welcome to try out. No experience is required, but if you have dance background, love to perform in front of thousands of people, and love to travel to fun cool places then guard is for you. See Mr. Frey in the band room if you have any questions.

Father Ryan Drumline Auditions will be held on campus the 13th, & 15th from 4-6 p.m. The drumline is ranked in the top 15 in the world. There are many spots available due to graduating seniors so this is the perfect year to try drumline out. Experience is preferred but not required. Auditions also include spots for piano, guitar, and bass. See Mr. Schletzer in the bandroom if you have any questions.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY APPOINTMENT

David Anderson will accept his appointment to the Air Force Academy on Wednesday, May 14th at break in the library. Major Stewart Anderson will be presenting this award to David. Everyone is invited, especially David’s friends and classmates.

The Athletic Awards Night is May 15, 2008 beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the Center for the Arts.

Attention All Rising Senior Band Members and Rising Senior Athletes: Pictures for the Athletic Program will be taken May 15^th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Library. If you and your parents would like to be included in next year’s Athletic Program, make plans now.