Catholic Memorial School's e-Knightline

Catholic Memorial School e-Knightline 5-14-09

CM President Paul Sheff '62 closed the Academic Awards Night ceremony on May 12 with these words: "The path to excellence is easy to map, but it is not an easy journey. Excellence occurs when someone takes responsibility for his or her talents and, through persistence and hard work, puts them to their best possible use. Tonight we honor those who have made a good accounting of their talents."

Brendan MacNabb '10 receives his book award.

Sheff, along with CM Principal Richard Chisholm and director of guidance Bob Tegan, honored students in many academic categories Tuesday evening--from Memorial Awards that honor family members of alumni and friends of CM, to awards that recognize student performance on national standardized exams. A select group of juniors were honored with the annual Book Award prizes, given to students who demonstrate outstanding academic merit and academic potential...[read more]

Spring Musical:
How they Succeeded

(Photo credit Betsy Cullen P'11)

To the delight of a crowd that filled the Ronald Perry Gymnasium on Wednesday, April 15, the Catholic Memorial Musical players acted, danced, quipped, crooned and ultimately succeeded in bringing How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying to the CM stage.

Director Craig Spaner, who performed as Bert Bratt in the musical for The College Light Opera Company in Falmouth an undisclosed number of years ago, said he knew he wanted his best talents to perform How to Succeed over a year ago. "This show is a special show in many ways," said Spaner. It's innocent. It's honest. And boy, is it distintly 1961!" [read more]

Junior recitals impress: Read about the independent studies in the arts: Seung-Eun Park '10 and Patrick Simas '10.

Renaissance Men: The 2nd Annual Arts Awards Night

Matthew Connolly '09 is quick to tell you what being a great artist and the U.S. Marine Corps have in common.

"Intensity," says Connolly, who plans to pursue a career path in the Marines in the future. "They both require mental intensity, although one is certainly more physical."

Above: John Repucci '09 receives his art award from Mrs. Malachowski. (Photo credit Mrs. Eberly)

Intensity is what made Matthew Connolly, in the eyes of the Catholic Memorial Arts Department, this year's Renaissance Artist Award recipient. The top arts honor bestowed at the annual Arts Award Night, the Renaissance Artist award is given in honor of a student who devotes himself wholeheartedly to the arts in his years at CM...[read more]

From the Guidance Department: What sets you apart from other college applicants?

Mr. Bob Tegan, Director of Guidance

You have probably read the headlines by

now: 28,000 Applicants for 2,000 Seats at Boston College. The quest for admission to college is at an all-time peak despite the economy. Much has to do with the largest crop of high school graduates since the Baby Boomers. Another factor is that the typical senior is applying to ten colleges instead of a handful like in years past. In the above example, I estimate that over 20, 000 of the total are legitimate, qualified candidates for admission. So, what sets one qualified candidate apart that results in admission?

There are many intangibles that can go unnoticed. One is the depth of involvement that an applicant dedicates to one, creditable source. Many believe that covering all the typical bases (sports, volunteer service, work, etc.) is all that is needed...[read more]

Thinking Ahead:
Eighth Grade Career Day

On May 6, the eighth grade class spent the day pondering their futures during the annual 8th Grade Career Day event. Organized by CM Head Teacher Mr. Cormier and an array of devoted parents, Career Day is meant to give students a glimpse of a wide swath of career options available to them after high school.

"I liked the Swat Team officer, Mr. Rockwell (uncle of Ryan Reid '13)," said John Allaire '13. "I didn't really know much about it. I'm kind of interested with that kind of stuff--crime scene investigation. He talked about how they break into buildings, and he talked about some of his equipment, and about how he keeps the city safe." [read more]

(Photo credit Mrs. Eberly)

Excellence in Coaching: AHCA Honors Coach Hanson, Jack Parker '63

On Saturday evening, April 25, the American Hockey Coaches Association honored Catholic Memorial School hockey coach Bill Hanson with the John Mariucci Award. The Award, instituted in 1988, honors a secondary school association coach who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and enthusiasm of the "Godfather of U.S. Hockey," John Mariucci.