SMC Alumn i News Blast

SMC
Alumn
i News
Blast
August 2014
Super Saturday a successful day
Thank you to all who attended Super Saturday, August 23rd. SMC Alumni, parents
and friends began with 8am Mass, and then spent the day discussing the
strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for the future of St. Mary’s Colgan
schools.
Introducing the St. Mary’s Colgan 2014-2015 Teachers and
Office Staff:
Name
Janie Burrow (1973)
Chuck Smith
Teri Tener (1977)
Tom Compton (1970)
Wayne Cichon
Mike Watt (1978)
Debbie Butler
Beverly Pommier
Nancy Hicks (1974)
Donna Landrith (1982)
Bev Mitchelson
Lisa Farmer (1982)
Lisa Russell (1982)
Audrey Dickey (1982)
Dawn Carlson
Chris Bettega
Marsha Duran
Cathy Oplotnik
Kristen O’Brien
Debbie Smith
Beth Smith (1974)
Lisa Harris
Donna Maus (1980)
Brighid Dawson(1988)
Kyle Wolf
Julie Cedeno (1985)
John White
Jill Van Wey (1989)
Carol (VanBecelaere) Claeys (1986)
Diane Lavery
Karen Massa
Haydn Ward (1994)
Kathy Wilbert (1982)
Amy Kannarr (1989)
Cathy (Shipman) Thompson (1969)
Scott Cichon (2003)
Valeska Lauderdale
Chelsey Crager*
Grade/Subject
Elementary Librarian
Math
th
5 Grade
High School Principal
Math
PE
Jr High Social Science & Math
Religion & Literature
Elementary Principal
Kindergarten
Jr High & High School Librarian
Keyboarding/Accounting Jr High Math
Technology
English
Art
6th Grade
Elementary Music
Jr High Science & PE
1st Grade
Jr High & High School Secretary
Elementary Secretary
2nd Grade
Science
Administrative Assistant
History
4th Grade
Technology
Preschool
Day Care Coordinator
Jr High English
English
Religion
4th Grade
6th Grade
Para Professional
Jr High & High School Math
Fine Arts
3rd Grade
Years Taught
in Diocese
35
34
33
32
31
29
25
23
20
20
18
17
16
15
14
14
14
13
13
13
11
10
10
9
9
9
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
5
5
Total Years
Taught
35
37
33
34
37
29
29
29
23
20
22
23
18
21
14
14
14
13
13
10
28
9
18
8
12
15
9
7
17
12
6
5
5
Wendi (Wilbert) Piccini (1985)
Clara (VanBecelaere) Barnes (1989)
Michelle Yoakam
Angela Sparks
Abby Farabi
Angie Brill
Jennifer Ganer
Chris Pommier
Jenna Verga (2006)
Whitney Clawson
Kristi Johnson
Robyn Neil
Tina Valenzuela
LeeAnn Fleming
Heather Cox*
Victoria Engledow*
Fr. Rick Kotrba*
*First Year at St. Mary’s Colgan
SMC Graduates listed in italics
Para Professional
Para Professional
Para Professional
Science
Jr High Science
2nd Grade
Special Education through USD 250
History
1st Grade
3rd Grade
Office Staff
Kindergarten
5th Grade
Resource Teacher
Spanish
Performing Arts
Religion
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
Decker provides more than just food at the University of
Nebraska at Kearney
Andy Decker (1989) says the college students regard him as family, since they see
him at the dining hall more than just about anyone else on campus. Andy
received formal culinary training at the French Culinary Institute in New York City.
After graduating in 2002, he spent ten years in NYC where he owned a restaurant
in the City and one on the Jersey Shore. After working for some famous chefs and
enjoying his time there, Andy returned to the Midwest last year where he is the
Executive Chef at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Missouri. Read more
about Andy at http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/unk-today-chef-helpsfreshmen-adjust-to-school/article_8d9b7910-295c-11e4-afa2-001a4bcf887a.html
Dean recognized for his songwriting skills
Barry Dean (1985) has spent most of his life involved with music. He has seen his
dreams come true as a songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee. In August, Barry was
recognized as the Songwriter of the Week by American Songwriter. Click here to
14
3
8
6
2
2
8
1
11
0
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read Barry’s interview: http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/08/writerweek-barry-dean/
Greer goes from prison to president, sort of
Gabe Greer (2008) spent his summer in prison, ministry that is. Read more about
is experience working in a prison:
https://wichitadio.solutiosoftware.com/vocation-advance-articles/21432-twoseminarians-spend-time-in-prison-ministry-this-summer This fall, Gabe will serve
as the Student Body President at Kenrick Glennon Seminary in St. Louis.
SMC students involved at KU St. Lawrence Center
Kolter Krumsick (2011) is serving his fellow students at the University of Kansas St.
Lawrence Center as the Student Ministry Council President. Also, Sarah Wishall
(2000) has recently joined the team in the Advancement Office.
SMC Alumni in Religious Formation
Here is contact Information for SMC Alumni who are in seminary and religious
formation. Please remember them in your prayers and dropt them a note of
encouragement.
Deacon Josh Evans (2006)
Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
16300 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7797
Gabe Greer (2008) and Drew Dellasega (2010)
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
5200 Glennon Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63119
Aaron Gouvion (2012) and Austin Kratz (2014)
Conception Seminary
P.O. Box 502
Conception, Mo 64433-0502
Sr. Maria Gianna (Anna Wishall) (2002)
Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne
Motherhouse: Rosary Hill Home
600 Linda Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
“Lord, thank you for sending laborers for your harvest.”
Alumni Database Updates
In an effort to have a more complete SMC alumni database, we would like to add
the names of parents of alumni. Please go to
http://www.ollsmc.com/alumni/alumni-record-update fill in your name and
graduation year and add your father and mother’s names to the update form.
Please update any other fields that have recently changed.
SMC students recognized
Three SMC seniors will receive recognition from the National Merit Scholarship
program in September. Kourtney Endicott, Ryan Higginbotham and Emily Sanders
were recognized as being in the top 50,000 students nationwide on the
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT). Also, Kourtney Endicott has earned
the degree of Premier Distinction by the National Forensics League. This is the
highest honor bestowed by the NFL.
Fall High School Sports
Are you ready for some fall sports? Come out and cheer on the Panthers. Read the fall
sports preview here:
http://www.morningsun.net/article/20140823/SPORTS/140829908/0/SEARCH
Follow the teams at http://www.ollsmc.com/activities
2014 SMC Football Schedule
DAY
DATE
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
Th
8/28
Blue/White Scrimmage
SMC
6:30
Th
9/4
Galena*
Galena
7:00
Baxter Springs* (Homecoming)
SMC
7:00
F
9/12
Th
9/18
Riverton*
SMC
7:00
F
9/26
Southeast*
Cherokee
7:00
F
10/3
Frontenac*
Frontenac
7:00
F
10/10
Columbus*
Columbus
7:00
Th
10/16
Northeast #
SMC
7:00
Th
10/23
Humboldt #
SMC
7:00
Th
10/30
Erie #
Erie
7:00
Tu
Sat
F
F
Sat
11/4
11/8
11/14
11/21
11/29
(Bi-District)
(Regional)
(Sectional)
Substate
State
Hutchinson, KS
JV Schedule
M
9/8
Galena
SMC
6:30
M
9/15
Baxter Springs
Baxter Springs
6:30
M
9/22
Riverton
Riverton
6:30
M
9/29
Southeast
Cherokee
6:30
M
10/6
Frontenac
SMC
6:30
M
10/13
Columbus
Columbus
6:30
*Sub Varsity schedule is subject to change - please check back for updates.
SMC Volleyball 2014
2014 SMC Volleyball
DAY
DATE
OPPONENT(S)
LEVEL
LOCATION
TIME
Tue
9/2
Chanute/Ft. Scott
V
Chanute
5:00
Tue
9/9
Southeast/Columbus*
V/JV
Southeast
5:00
Sat.
9/13
SMC/FHS Tourney
V
SMC (Finals @ FHS)
9:00
Tue
9/18
Anderson Co./Girard
V/JV
Girard
4:00
Sat.
9/20
Humboldt Tourney
V
Humboldt
8:30
Sat.
9/20
SMC JV Quad
JV
SMC
9:00
Tue
9/23
Galena/Baxter Springs*
V/JV
Galena
5:00
Sat
9/27
Charger Classic
V
Cherryvale
8:30
Th
10/2
SMC JV Quad
JV
SMC
5:00
Tue
10/7
Riverton (Dual)*
V/JV
SMC
5:00
Th
10/9
Riverton Quad
JV
Riverton
5:00
Sat.
10/11
PHS Tourney
JV
Pittsburg HS
9:00
Tue
10/14
Thomas
Jefferson/Coffeyville
V
T.J. (Joplin, MO)
5:00
Th
10/16
Girard Quad
JV
Girard
5:00
Sat
10/18
SMC Classic
V
SMC
8:30
Tue
10/21
Frontenac/Girard
V/JV
Girard
5:00
Sat
10/25
Sub-State
V
TBD
Sat
10/31/11-1
State
V
TBD
2014 Cross Country Schedule (PHS Coop)
Day
Thurs.
Sat.
Sat.
Tues.
F/S
Date
9/4/14
9/13/14
9/20/14
9/23/14
9/27/14
Level
All
All
All
All
Varsity
Thurs.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Sat.
Fri.
10/2/14
10/9/14
10/16/14
10/25/14
10/31/14
All
All
All
Varsity
Varsity
Opponent
Labette County
Paola
Bonner Springs
Iola
Kansas
University
Pittsburg
Independence
SEK
Regionals
State
Location
Labette Co.
Paola
Wyandotte Park
Iola
Lawrence
Time
4pm
9am
9am
4pm
9am
Four Oaks
Independence CC
Big Hill/Parsons
TBA
Lawrence
4pm
4pm
4pm
TBA
TBA
2014 Tennis (PHS Coop)
Day
Fri.
Mon.
Thurs.
Tues.
Date
8/22/14
8/25/14
8/28/14
9/2/14
Level
All
JV
Varsity
JV
Opponent
Purple/White
Ft. Scott
Parsons
Ft. Scott
Location
Four Oaks
Ft. Scott
Parsons
Ft. Scott
Time
5pm
3pm
3pm
4pm
Thurs.
Fri.
Tues.
Thurs.
Sat.
Mon.
Mon.
Thurs.
Sat.
Mon.
Thurs.
Mon.
Tues.
Tues.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
9/4/14
9/5/14
9/9/14
9/11/14
9/13/14
9/15/14
9/15/14
9/18/14
9/20/14
9/22/14
9/25/14
9/29/14
9/30/14
9/30/14
10/4/14
10/11/14
10/18/14
Varsity
JV/V
JV
Varsity
Varsity
JV
JV
Varsity
Varsity
JV
Varsity
JV
Varsity
JV/V
Varsity
Varsity
Varsity
Labette County
Lamar
Labette County
Independence
Salina Central
Nevada
Ft. Scott
Chanute
Mill Valley
Parsons
Pittsburg Tourney
Chanute
Coffeyville
Lamar
SEK
Regionals
State
Parsons
Pittsburg
Parsons
Independence
Salina
Four Oaks
Ft. Scott
Chanute
Shawnee
Parsons
Four Oaks
Chanute
Coffeyville
Lamar
Chanute
TBA
TBA
3pm
4:30pm
3pm
3pm
9am
4pm
1pm
3pm
8am
3pm
3pm
3pm
3pm
4:30pm
9am
TBA
TBA
2014 Soccer Schedule (PHS COOP)
Day
Fri.
Tues.
Thurs.
Tues.
Thurs.
Mon.
Thurs.
Sat.
Tues.
Thurs.
Date
8/29/14
9/2/14
9/4/14
9/9/14
9/11/14
9/15/14
9/18/14
9/20/14
9/23/14
9/25/14
Level
V, JV
V,JV
V, JV
V, JV
V, JV
V, JV
V, JV
V, JV
V, JV
V, JV
Tues.
Thurs.
Thurs.
Sat.
Tues.
Thurs.
M/S.
9/30/14
10/9/14
10/16/14
10/18/14
10/21/14
10/23/14
10/27/14
V, JV
V, JV
V, JV
V,JV
V, JV
V, JV
Varsity
Opponent
Paola
Olathe North
Thomas Jefferson
Columbus
Ft. Scott
College Heights
Coffeyville
Carl Junction
Ft. Scott
Blue Valley
Southwest
Independence
Coffeyville
Hertiage Christian
Bashor Linwood
Columbus
Independence
Regionals
Location
Here
Here
There
Here
There
Here
There
There
Here
Here
Time
4:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
1:00pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
There
Here
There
Here
There
Here
TBA
4:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
1:00pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
TBA
2014 SMC Junior High Football
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Sept 11
Sept 16
Sept 25
Sept 30
Oct 09
Oct 14
Oct 21
@
Home
@
Home
@
Home
Home
Riverton
Columbus
Southeast
Galena
Baxter
Girard
Frontenac
SMC Junior High Volleyball Schedule
Sat
Mon
Sat
Mon
Mon
Mon
Mon
Mon
Mon
Sept 06
Sept 08
Sept 13
Sept 15
Sept 2
Sept 29
Oct 06
Oct 13
Oct 20
@
Home
@
@
Home
@
Home
@
@
Frontenac
Riverton
Columbus
Columbus
Southeast
Galena
Baxter
Girard
Frontenac
8th Tournament
7th Tournament
Prayer Intentions
Please pray for Payton Kannarr, daughter of Amy (Askins) (1989) and Shane
Kannarr. Payton is battling a recurrence of Leukemia.
https://www.facebook.com/Pray4Payton After a rosary was said for Payton, this
beautiful balloon rosary was released in the SMC parking lot and floated over
Pittsburg.
To submit a prayer request to be included in next month’s Alumni News Blast,
please email Alumni@ollsmc.com.
McCormick to attend sports seminar in Vatican City
Allison McCormick (2010) a Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS)
missionary at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, will attend the Pontifical
Council of Culture’s International Seminar “Sport is for Man” in Vatican City. Read
more here http://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/local/2014/08/26/ragincajun-catholics-join-pope-international-seminar/14634159/
Event in Pittsburg to support Catholic Charities
Saturday, September 6th, from 9am to 11am, there will be a Charity walk at the St.
Mary’s Colgan track to raise funds in support of Catholic Charities of Southeast
Kansas. Please join in to support this worthy cause. Click here to read more
http://www.morningsun.net/article/20140824/LIFESTYLE/140829891/0/SEARCH
State Baseball banner
Members of the 2014 State Championship baseball team and Coach Watt were
presented with the championship banner which will be hung in the Fieldhouse.
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