Junior Irish

When: August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm

Where: Father Ryan Neuhoff Library

Who: Parents of prospective athletes in grades 5th-8th or 9th-12th

Sign up meeting for those interested in Father Ryan Swimming/Diving or Catholic Middle School Swimming/Diving.

This meeting is to provide information for parents whose athletes would be NEW to either team. Middle School Swimming/Diving is for athletes in grades 5 through 8.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, please e-mail Coach Philbin at coachshan@aol.com or Coach Heslin at sheslin73@yahoo.com for additional information.  

Irish Football Fall Prospect Game Visit

Current 5th-8th Graders

August 30, 2024

5:00pm

Giacosa Stadium

Price: Free

Junior Irish & Prospects will take a tour of the athletic facilities and watch the football team warm from the sidelines as we prepare to take on Pope Prep.

With any questions, please contact Adam Fermstad at a.fermstad206@gmail.com or nashvillecatholicfb@gmail.com.

Father Ryan Distance Classic 
4th-8th Grade 
September 3, 2024
Giacosa Stadium 
 
PLEASE NOTE: New date of this event is Tuesday, September 3, due to anticipated heat during the week of August 26. Registration begins at 4:30pm, and the first race begins at 5:30pm. 

4th-6th grade will race 800 meters, and 7th-8th grade will race 1600 meters. Runners are asked to wear their cross country uniforms. No entry fee required.  
 
With questions, contact Coach Robert Kent '74 at kentr@fatherryan.org.

Register here.

100 Years of Father Ryan Community Celebration

Saturday, September 14 | 4:00-9:00pm

Father Ryan High School's Campus

Father Ryan High School invites our entire community to join us on Saturday, September 14, 2024, the anniversary of the first day of school in 1925, as we kick off the beginning of our two-year celebration of 100 Years of Father Ryan. 

Learn More and RSVP Today.

Junior Irish Night 
All Junior Irish Welcome 
RECHEDULED: October 25, 2024 
5:00-7:00pm 
Father Ryan's Academic Lawn 
 
Make plans to join us for our outdoor Junior Irish Night on Friday, October 25 from 5:00-7:00pm on our Academic Lawn.
 
Here's the schedule for the evening: 
 
5:00pm: Junior Irish Night opens, and Junior Irish are invited to come in Father Ryan gear. There will also be swag bags, carnival and lawn games, a DJ, and more! 
 
6:35pm: Line up with our Student Body as the Marching Band leads them across the bridge to Giacosa Stadium to cheer on the Irish! 
 
Registration is required in order to secure your swag bag. At this time, all swag bags have been reserved. However families are still welcome to register to attend!

Register here.
 
Please note: Parent(s) will need to purchase a gameday ticket to enter the stadium. All children who are registered for Junior Irish Night will receive free admission to the game.  
 
With questions, contact the Admissions Team at admissions@fatherryan.org. 

7th-8th Grade (Currently in a Band Program)
October 25, 2024 
4:00-7:00pm
Cost: $25 (includes dinner and a T-shirt) 
Center for the Fine Arts

Please come be a part of the Father Ryan Band Friday, October 25!

Junior Irish members will get to experience what is like to be in one of the premier groups in the entire country. Those in attendance will receive a Junior Irish Band t-shirt, be entered in a raffle with tons of prizes, will eat with the band at their pregame meal, play on the track during the final home football game, and be featured during the game.

Students will be need to be dropped off at the band room on campus by 4:30pm and will be available for pick-up after half time of the game.

Please fill out the following registration by Friday, October 4.

Click here to register. 

5th-8th Grade
October 25, 2024 
4:00-7:00pm
Cost: $25 (includes dinner and a T-shirt) 
Center for the Fine Arts

Perform the National Anthem with the Father Ryan Singers. We will rehearse, play games and eat dinner together before singing the National Anthem at the start of the game. The price includes dinner, a t-shirt, and admission to the football game.

RSVP link coming soon.

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Cox at coxj@fatherryan.org.

Ages 5-10 
October 25, 2024 
4:00pm-end of halftime (Performance) 
Cost: $25 (includes dinner and a T-shirt) 
Giacosa Stadium 
 
Come out and join our Father Ryan dancers for a halftime performance. All dancers will learn a routine, receive a T-shirt, and enjoy dinner with the Father Ryan dancers.  

RSVP link coming soon.

If you have any questions, please contact Lauri Dismuke at dismukel@fatherryan.org.

Irish Football Fall Prospect Game Visit

Current 5th-8th Graders

October 25, 2024

5:00pm

Giacosa Stadium

Price: Free

Junior Irish & Prospects will take a tour of the athletic facilities and watch the football team warm from the sidelines as we prepare to take on Christian Brothers

With any questions, please contact Adam Fermstad at a.fermstad206@gmail.com or nashvillecatholicfb@gmail.com.

Father Ryan High School’s Preview Day 
4th-8th Grade 
Sunday, October 27, 2024
12:30-4:00pm 

Please join our family of students, educators, parents, and alumni for a preview of the Father Ryan experience. Tour our campus, attend classes, join sessions on Academics and our House System, visit our clubs and activities fair, and watch a Performing Arts Showcase. Discover how Father Ryan is setting a new standard in Catholic education where your child will be known and loved. 

Our program begins at 1:00pm in the Center for the Arts with opening remarks. Doors open for registration and check in at 12:30pm. 

November 2, 2024 | 12:00-8:00pm

Father Ryan's Campus

Join us in the fight against cancer at our annual Relay For Life! 

Join the Relay, make a donation, and purchase Luminarias below.

Relay For Life

Father Ryan’s Fall Play—Our Town By: Thornton Wilder
All Junior Irish Welcome to attend 
November 7-9, 2024
Father Ryan Center for the Arts 

Tickets: Adults; $15, Seniors and students $10, FRHS students free with ID. Children under 4 are free. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. 

If you have any questions, please contact Kelli McClendon at mcclendonk@fatherryan.org. 

Join the Performing Arts Department for two nights of Christmas spirit in the Father Ryan Center for the Arts!

This is a free event.

Breakfast with Santa
All Junior Irish Welcome to attend 
December 14, 2024
Father Ryan High School

The Father Ryan Alumni Association invites all Junior Irish members and their families for a holiday filled morning at Father Ryan! Enjoy breakfast, photos with Santa, arts & crafts, story time, and performances by our Father Ryan Singers. More information about how to register is coming soon.