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| Gross Catholic High School |
Greetings!
This past September 24th, many of our students, staff, parents, alums, and friends gathered at Platteview Country Club for our annual "Cougar Classic Golf Tournament". Not only were we blessed with a gorgeous fall day, we continue to be blessed by the support and generosity of our entire community. The proceeds of the golf tournament specifically benefit our athletic and activities programs at Gross Catholic. The support we receive helps us to continue our outstanding tradition of excellence. We are so grateful to our many sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for their participation. Special thanks to our Event Chairman, Jeff Moore, class of '82, and also to our former Chairman, Tim Burke. Both did so much to ensure the success of this day. Thanks, also, to Lora Burke, our Special Events Director, and to the entire Advancement Office for their hard work in organizing this event.
This month, we welcome Kate Hansen to our Cougar family as our Development Director. Kate will be working together with the other members of the Advancement Office and will focus primarily on solicitation of major gifts, our annual appeal efforts, and the development of a planned giving program. Kate has spent the past 18 months as a Fundraising Executive for the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council and approximately 7 years prior as the Assistant to the Vice President of Advancement at Mercy High School. We are so looking forward to working with Kate as we firmly establish Gross Catholic for the future. And we look forward to our partnership with you as we continue our mission.
Sincerely, Dr. Dorothy A. Ostrowski President |
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Make Your Gift to the Annual Fund Today!
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We rely on your generosity in supporting scholarships and financial aid for our students. Help us continue to assist families through our Individual Tuition Plan program.
Make your gift to the annual fund today!  $24.6 million in college scholarships over the last four years! |
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The leaves are changing and the weather is getting cooler. Our academic year is moving forward and soon the first quarter will come to an end. This marks a period in the academic calendar for Gross Catholic. This period has teachers challenging students to continue learning and meeting their academic potential. Teachers are also being challenged to continue learning and developing professionally. We have an opportunity to go to our Catholic School Office Fall Conference, a professional development conference, where teachers will network with other Catholic School teachers and go to sessions designed to improve teaching. This conference will help teachers to support each other as they continue to develop each individual student's academic potential.
The end of the first quarter also means that we will have a chance to visit with you at parent teacher conferences. These conferences are an opportunity for us to continue building the relationship it takes to help our students. We consider the academic development and faith development of each individual student at Gross Catholic our most important mission. This mission takes a partnership between Gross Catholic High School and the parents. As we work together to develop students to reach their full potential, this partnership becomes more important. We look forward to seeing you and working with you at our parent teacher conferences on October 24th.
Sincerely,
John Schultz
Principal
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| Provide an Integral, Quality Education |
 Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 24
4:00 - 7:30 pm
Parents are encouraged to attend to discuss their student's progress with their teachers.
During Parent Teacher conferences a special program for senior parents about financing college will begin at 5:30 pm in the Auditorium.
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 Trip to France 2013
Are you interested?
Students, parents and others interested in traveling to France this summer, let us know!
This trip is open to Gross Catholic students and their parents and friends. If you are interested please contact Mike Buckley.
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 Cougar Spirit Store
Order your gear online
New this year! Gross Catholic Parents and supporters can order from the Gross Spirit Store online. Stock up on your orange and blue!
Click here for an order form. |
| Educate for Formation in Faith |
 Campus Ministry
October is a busy month in Campus Ministry. In small groups, our students continue to attend chapel each day during homeroom. This month our prayer takes the form of the rosary in celebration of the Virgin Mary.
On Monday, October 1 we will kick off Homecoming Week with Mass. Students should wear a white polo to show their unity as members of the Cougar family.
Senior Retreat
Our seniors will be attending retreat at the end of the month. The theme of the senior retreats focuses on Joshua 1:9: "I hereby command you: be strong and courageous and do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." As our seniors contemplate their future goals, please pray that the Lord will guide their choices and will equip them with courage. Parents of seniors are reminded to send in their letters! Letters should be received no later than October 12. Finally, we ask that you continue to pray for all of the students at Gross Catholic. Incorporate these 31 Biblical Virtues to Pray for Your Children into your daily prayer. |
 Homecoming Week Madagascar Homecoming
October 1st - 6th
Madagascar Homecoming week begins Monday, October 1st. The festivities are all centered around a theme taken from the "Madagascar"movies.
From New York to the island of Madagascar to Omaha, our Homecoming will be the best ever.
Homecoming Week Schedule!
Our students can also bring one guest to the Homecoming Dance from another school. Guest permission forms have to be filled out properly before anyone bringing a guest can purchase tickets.
Homecoming Donations and Raffle During the Homecoming game on Friday, October 5, Gross Catholic's National Honor Society will be collecting canned goods and personal hygiene products for St. Vincent DePaul's food pantry. All donations will be collected outside the gate before the game begins. For each donated product, you will receive a raffle ticket. During halftime, prizes will be awarded to those who so generously donated to this worthy cause. |
 Homecoming Court Madagascar Homecoming
October 1 - 6
Congratulations to the 2012 Madagascar Homecoming Court!
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 6th from 9-11:30pm with coronation beginning at 9:15.
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 Driver Education Mondays & Wednesdays
Starting October 10
3:05 - 5:35 pm
Students receive 25 hours of driver's education, 20 hours of classroom instruction and 3 - 5 hours of behind the wheel driving (during the school day).
Successful completion of this course will qualify the student for a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) and a Driver Education Insurance Certificate.
Click here for the registration form. |
College & Career Counseling
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 PSAT Test
Wednesday, October 17
8:30 - 12:30 pm
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 Greater Omaha College Fair
Sunday, October 28th
1:00 - 4:00 pm at UNO
All students and parents are encouraged to attend. At the fair, students and parents will be able to gather information and visit with representatives from over 200 colleges and universities throughout the United States.
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 ACT Test
Registration Deadline is November 2nd
Friday, November 2nd is the registration deadline for the December 8th ACT. If a senior has not taken the ACT, this is the final test to be considered for a majority of scholarships and college programs. |
 Robotics Team
Sunday, September 30
River City Roundup Robotics Competition
Three teams of students from the robot programming class and the robotics club are competing in the River City Roundup robotics competition.
The students will design and modify their robots to collect and remove objects from the playing field.
Good luck Nathan Henton, Brandon Burbach, Jake Kampschneider, Demetri Bikakis, Christopher Thomas, Steven Boukal, Dominic Henton, Connor Moritz, Connor Ryan, and Joel Rinkol!
AP Computer Science Students in the AP Computer Science class are entering the Innovation Cup competition at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Students will design and present a serious game which will do much more than just entertain. |
 Dance Team Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, October 14th
8:30 - 12:30 pm
Join the Gross Catholic Dance Team for the Pancake & Sausage Family Breakfast!
Located in the school commons, tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children under 10, and $20 for a family. |
 Wrestling Fundraiser Wednesday, November 7
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Mark your calendars! Come out to Buffalo Wild Wings on 72nd and Highway 370 on Wednesday, November 7 to support the Gross Catholic wrestling team for their annual fundraiser. |
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Congratulations!
 Bellevue Student Athlete of the Month
Congratulations to junior Nick Larsen! Nick was named the Bellevue Student Athlete of the Month by the Bellevue Leader.
Nick took first place at the Central, the South Sioux City and Creighton Prep Cross Country Invites in September. He also placed second at the Class of the Metro Meet. Way to go, Nick!
Senior Signs Letter of Intent Congratulations to senior Sydney Krist!
Sydney signed a Letter of Intent to play softball with Northwestern College in Orange City, IA.
Hugh O'Brian Youth LeadershipSpecial recognition goes out to junior, Tessa Boukal who represented Gross Catholic at the HOBY Seminar in June. Nebraska Leadership Seminar
Juniors Victoria McNamara, Abby Pietryga and Marissa Podkovich represented Gross Catholic at the Nebraska Leadership Seminar last June. Congratulations! HOBY and Nebraska Leadership Seminar are programs designed for sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them in becoming effective, ethical leaders in school and in the community.
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 Homecoming Tailgate, Chili Cookoff Competition, & Game!
Friday, October 5
beginning at 5:00 pm in the West Parking Lot
In the Jungle, the mighty Jungle, the Cougars WIN tonight! Join us for the Madagascar Homecoming!
The Cougar Family is invited to join us for our annual Homecoming Tailgate, sponsored by the Alumni Association. Click here for all the details!
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 Junior Cougar Wrestling
register October 21st and 22nd
Join the Junior Cougars today! Over 36 Wrestling State Champions have been trained by the Jr. Cougar Wrestling Staff.
The program has the most qualified and experienced coaches in the State, producing quality wrestlers for over thirty years. Train to be a Champion!
Find out more information and register!
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| Gross Catholic High School |
  About UsGross Catholic High School is a faith and family based community committed to developing Christian leaders through educational excellence in the Marianist tradition.
We are an Archdiocesan college-preparatory school sponsored by the Marianist Province of the United States.
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