Catholic Memorial School e-Knightline 9-15-09
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Welcome, New Parents
The
Parent Council of Catholic
Memorial School would like to invite you to join us for a Welcoming
Reception
to follow the Mini-Schedule Nights for the Middle School and the High
School. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents, talk
with CM faculty and staff, and learn about volunteer opportunities
throughout the year.
Mini-Schedule Night for Middle School Parents: September 17, 7:00pm
Reception for New Parents to follow.
Mini-Schedule Night for High School Parents: September 24, 7:00pm
Reception for New Parents to follow.
To learn more about these events, or if you have questions or comments, please feel free to contact Tricia Gill P'13 at tkkgill@verizon.net.
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From the Principal's Office
September 15, 2009
Dear Catholic Memorial Parents,
Thanks to your efforts
and cooperation, Catholic Memorial School has gotten off to a
successful start in this, its 53rd year of educating children in the
spirit and charism of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers.
As you visit CM in the coming weeks, you will notice the
improvements to our grounds and facilities that occurred over the
summer. Our hallway tiles have been replaced in the high school
building, as have the staircases. Masonry work was conducted on the
front apron, new Smartboards were installed in several classrooms, and
the ladies' room adjacent to the gymnasium was refurbished.
Three new faculty members have joined us and we are pleased to
introduce them to you. Mr. Mark Wentworth joins us in the Science
Department. Mr. Wentworth previously taught at Hudson Catholic High
School. Ms. Marie Plunkett is also joining the Science Department. She
formerly taught at Westwood High School, Natick High School, and for
the Virtual High School. Mr. Mingxing Li hails from China and will be
teaching
the students Mandarin Chinese. In his second year of teaching in
America, Mr. Li formerly taught at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School.
Across Massachusetts and nationwide, schools districts have been as
concerned as parents about the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus. At
CM, we have taken several precautions to ensure that our students are
safe and remain healthy throughout the year. You will soon find more
information about preventative measures on the Nurses' Office page of
our school website.
Looking ahead, we invite Middle School Program parents to join us
this Thursday, September 17 at 7pm for the Middle School Mini
Schedule. The High School Mini Schedule will take place at 7pm on
September 24. Other events, including Olympic Day, the Making Strides
Walk for Breast Cancer, and picture retakes day, can be found on the school calendar,
which also appears on our school website.
Thank you, again, for helping to make the beginning of this year run smoothly. I look forward to a great year.
Richard F. Chisholm P '93 '98 '03
Principal
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Welcome to the Classes of 2013, 2015
For the Class of 2013, it took fourteen years to get here--to their first day of high school.
Catholic Memorial School opened its doors on Tuesday morning, September
2 for its 53rd year of operation. With student orientations scheduled
for this week and the first full day of classes scheduled for September
8, the school became a welcome second home again for hundreds of
students.
Watch a video of "Welcome Day" by clicking here.
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CM Alumni: News and Notes
Chris Adams '97 and his wife Amy announce
the birth of their son, Christopher Wayne Jr., born on June 27, 2009.
Andrew DiBartolo '09 is playing A-side rugby for the University of South Florida, where he's majoring in athletic training.
Doug Eberly '05 is at sea on his first assignment with the U.S. Coast Guard after graduating in June from the Coast Guard Academy. Read a blog of his first voyage here.
James Mariano '85 recently moved to Washington, D.C. to take a position with Freddie Mac.
Dr. Robert McWhirter '64, a doctor for the Mitchell Orthopedic Center in Mitchell, South  Dakota,
has also been the team physician for Dakota Wesleyan University and
Mitchell High School's athletics teams since 1985. A recent profile in
The Daily Republic newspaper celebrated his work in taking care of
thousands of athletes over the past twenty-five years."
Note: these are just some of the News/Notes that alumni have been submitting for the next issue of CM Magazine. Alumni--click here to send us your news, photos, or updates!
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Menino, Tobin '87 Address Student Leaders
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino (P '87) and
City Councilor John Tobin '87 joined President Paul Sheff '62 and
Principal Richard Chisholm (P'93 '98 '03) in welcoming back to school
some of CM's student leaders at the 4th Annual Leadership Dinner on
September 8 in the CM dining hall.
Mayor Menino opened the evening by sharing some lessons he has learned
as Boston's longest serving mayor. Councilor Tobin delivered the
keynote address on his experiences becoming an elected official.
President Sheff remarked on definitions of leadership, and Mr. Chisholm
detailed for the students assembled how to be exemplars of leadership
in their daily lives...[read more]
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A Residence for CM Students
Catholic Memorial School began a new chapter in its history this month, with its first students moving into the new Residence for Catholic Memorial Students, housed in the former convent of St. Theresa's Parish in West Roxbury.
The opening of the residence, celebrated at a blessing and rededication ceremony on September 14 at St. Theresa's, marks a new opportunity for expansion of Catholic Memorial's international initiatives. Many of the school's students from abroad, including students from China and South Korea, will call the residence home during their years at CM...[read more]
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From the Athletics Department
CM Football started its season with a 17-0 win over Lynn Classical on September 11. Lorenzo Warren '10 scored twice for CM and A.J. Doyle '10 had a two-pt. conversion. Read more about the game.
CM Golf defeated Westwood in its season opener 9/8. The Varsity Soccer team opened its season on Monday with a 0-0 tie against Somerville, and opens conference play against Malden Catholic Wednesday at 6pm. Varsity XC begins its season on 9/15 with a dual meet against BC High.
For the complete fall athletics calendar, click here.
We need your help! The 48th annual Turkey Bowl game will be held at home this year and volunteers are needed. The game is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning: November 26, 10:30am. Parents and friends can volunteer for a variety of jobs. There will be an organizational meeting ahead of game day. Contact Sue Sullivan in the Athletics Office at 617-469-8061 for more information.
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The 23rd Annual CM Golf Tournament
Tournament sponsored by
The 23rd Annual Catholic Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on
Monday, September 28, 2009 at its new location: Walpole Country Club.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit scholarships at CM.
All members of the CM Community are invited to
become a sponsor, player, auction donor, or purchase a raffle ticket
to our "Trip to Ireland" raffle. Registration at the Walpole Golf
Course is at 11:00 a.m.; Shotgun start at 12:15 p.m. Dinner and
Auction to follow beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Click here to register and for information about sponsorships. Space is limited to 144 golfers.
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The Vince in Bono Malum Awards
Four Catholic Memorial School graduates
have been named recipients of the school's inaugural "Vince in Bono
Malum Awards." The  alumni-Jack Cleary '64, Frank Doyle '66, Richard
Ring '64 and Peter Trovato '00-will receive their awards at CM's annual
President's Society Dinner, held at the Boston Copley Marriott on
November 4.
Named after the school's motto, which translates to "Conquer evil by
doing good," the annual awards are to be given in three categories:
Distinguished Professional Achievement, Outstanding Service to
Community and Outstanding Young Alumnus...[read more]
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Upcoming Events
Sept. 16: Assembly Schedule, Mass of the Holy Spirit
Sept. 17: Summer Reading Testing
Sept. 17: Parents' Mini-Schedule (MS), 7pm
Sept. 21: Freshman Retreat
Sept. 21: Seniors' College Mini-Fair
Sept. 24: Parents' Mini-Schedule (HS), 7pm
Sept. 24 - 27: Student Action Workshop
Sept. 25: Olympic Day
Sept. 30 - Oct. 2: Senior Formal Portraits
Sept. 30: Middle School Guidance Coffee for New Parents, 8am
Click here for a complete events calendar.
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Catholic Memorial School
235 Baker St.
West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132
(617)-469-8000
www.CatholicMemorial.org
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