Catholic Memorial School e-Knightline February 15, 2010
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Guidance Department Update
Mr. Bob Tegan, Director of Guidance
Our seniors have now moved from the "Application to College cycle" to the "Application for Financial Aid and Scholarships cycle." Filling out the FAFSA is imperative if a student expects to receive any sort of financial aid. If it hasn't been done yet it needs to get done as soon as possible!
Some colleges
also require a CSS/PROFILE. Check out the list of colleges that require
this form at collegeboard.com. A lot of good information was learned
by parents at our Financial Aid Information Night in January at Stonehill
College. The high cost of college can be frightful. However, the good
news is that many colleges can be generous in supporting needy students.
The Junior and Parents Guidance Information
Night is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11th at 7:00 p.m. This
is the night that really kicks off the active cycle of the college process
for our juniors.
Sophomores are being encouraged to
utilize the career component of our Naviance program called "Do What
You Are". Naviance is an internet portal for students that helps them
to better understand who they are, what they might want to do in life,
and what colleges might be good fits for their individual style.
College acceptances are now starting
to roll in. We are pleased to report that our seniors have received
acceptance to the following colleges so far: Anna Maria, Arizona State, Assumption,
Babson, Becker, Bentley, Brandeis, Bridgewater State, Bryant, Coastal
Carolina, Culinary Institute of America, Curry, DePaul, Drexel, Duquesne,
Eckerd, Fairfield...[read more]
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| ACS names CM first "High School Challenge" winner |
Ms. Peg Camp, head of the American Cancer Society's New England Division, visited CM on February 9 to award the school first place in the first annual Making Strides Walk Against Breast Cancer High School Challenge.
Appearing with CM president Paul Sheff '62 on CMTV, Ms. Camp congratulated CM not only for leading the first challenge in terms of dollars raised, but for inspiring over twenty other schools in Massachusetts to send delegations to the annual October Making Strides Walk in Boston...[read more]
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CM Alumni: News and Notes
Greg Casey '89 served as chief of staff for State Senator Scott Brown and has now joined his staff in Washington. "I have worked on a lot of campaigns,
but this was by far the most focused, issues-oriented and positive
campaign I have ever seen," said Casey, who stood next to Brown (below) at the
Park Plaza Hotel as he celebrated his victory to fill the vacant Senate
seat left by the death of Edward Kennedy. "We were the underdog of all
underdogs and we ended up making history..."[read more]
Kevin Dyson '83, Senior VP and General Manager for Barneys New York, hosted the annual New York City Alumni Reception on Monday, January 25 in the penthouse at Barneys. CM Alumni from
the tri-state area gathered as President Paul Sheff '62 spoke about the vision for Catholic Memorial and
updating them on the recent successes by CM students...[read more] Chris Kerrigan '07 started at safety for Nichols College football team this past season and was named to the New England Football Conference All-Academic Team.
Paul Wood '67 was recently appointed to be assistant director of
facilities management for the Boston School Department. He has five
children and three granddaughters. 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! Young Alumni: The Alumni Relations Office has established a Career Advisory
Network to assist our young alumni as they begin their professional
careers. Over a hundred alums are serving as career mentors for our most recent
graduates. These Alumni are working in a variety of careers fields are willing to
discuss their professional experience with you! Contact Dan Chisholm in the alumni office at 617-469-8017 for more information, or email DanChisholm@ CatholicMemorial.org
Upcoming Alumni Receptions
Fort Lauderdale, FL Reception
Wednesday, March 24, 5pm-7pm
Hosted by Jack Mulhern '63
Naples, Florida Reception
Sunday, March 28, 5pm-7pm
Hosted by Jack Cleary '64 and his wife, Nancy Cleary
Please RSVP to Douglas Zack, Director of Advancement (617) 469-8017 or DouglasZack@CatholicMemorial.org
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Prayers, Letters and Relief for Haiti
The entire Catholic Memorial community
stands in solidarity with the people of Haiti in their time of crisis.
Over the past few weeks, the school has united in several ways to show
this solidarity.
 Click on image above to watch CMTV's summary
of CM's reports on Haiti.
On CMTV last week, President Paul Sheff '62 came on the air to
encourage students to pray for their classmates whose families were
affected by the earthquake. In theology classes, students discussed
creative ways to help. In English classes, they wrote open letters to Haiti. And in every homeroom, they donated to relief causes, in particular, to Catholic Relief Services...[read more]
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Boston's Poet Laureate visits CM
Annual writing contest winners announced
Last month, nearly a hundred poets, storytellers and essayists vied for $500 in cash and
prizes and for the
pride of being celebrated as CM's best writers in the annual Catholic
Memorial "Picturing America" Writing Contest.
On January 20, the judges-bestselling novelist William Martin '67,
former Boston Globe columnist Charles Kenney '68 and Boston Poet
Laureate Sam Cornish-revealed the winners at a ceremony in the CM Board
Room...[read more]
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CM receives largest bequest in school history
Faith, family, friends. Those three words were inscribed on a wall in the home of Tom and Pauline Robinson.
 Catholic Memorial School received the
single largest bequest in the history of the school this past month, and
it came from the estate of Mr. Tom Robinson, who passed away in the
fall of 2008. It was Mr. Robinson's request that all the residuals
from the settlement of his estate, which totaled $450,000, be used to
create an endowed scholarship in the name of his wife, Pauline. The
scholarship will benefit students with a financial need...[read more]
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2010 Fashion Show:
Couture Moments to Remember
Couture Moments Fashion Show, to be held on March 21, is the only fundraiser this year sponsored by the CM Parent's Council. The goal of the Parents Council committee is  to have 100% participation from our families. Even if you are unable to attend the event, you can purchase an ad or donate a raffle/auction item which will count toward our goal.
Families can place an ad in the program book to recognize accomplishments of their son(s). We can even design the ad for you. This promises to be a spectacular show as we celebrate high fashion, all for the benefit of our school. Check the school's web site for frequent updates and news about the show.
March 21, 2010 ~ 11:30am - 3:00pm
Moseley's on the Charles
11:30am: Raffles, Silent Auction, Shopping and Cocktails
1:00pm: Lunch and Program
Cost: $50/person or table of 8 $400
Includes: Lunch, gift bag (cosmetics, gift certificates, chocolates, and many more favors).
Online Registration: Click here.
If you have any questions about the fashion show, contact Mrs. Nancy Jacob P'14 (617) 833-2387 or NancyJacob1@yahoo.com
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Basketball, hockey teams earn Conference Championships Above: Derek Colucci '10, surrounded by alumni from CM and BC High rivalries of yore, hoists the 10th Ed Wright Memorial Award. Photo: Terry Bleiler.
With defeats of BC High and a streak of wins against other conference schools, both the CM basketball and hockey teams earned Catholic Conference Championships this past weekend.
The basketball team (11-5) defeated BC High, 65-47, on Friday night in the Ronald Perry Gymnasium, their seventh win in a row.
The hockey team (12-3-1) earned its undefeated record in the conference with a definitive 5-1 taming of the Eagles on Saturday afternoon at BU's Walter Brown Arena in the 10th Edward M. Wright Memorial game. Along with Coach Hanson's twenty-second conference championship, Derek Colucci '10 took home Saturday's Wright Memorial Award...[read more]
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Forensics team to send 11 students to Nationals
Eleven CM
students will travel to Omaha, Nebraska over Memorial Day Weekend to
compete in the National Catholic Forensic League Grand Tournament.
The
following eleven students qualified for sixteen tournament spots at the
National Qualifier Tournament held at Shrewsbury High School on
February 6:
Patrick Simas '10 (Dramatic Performance)
Patrick Simas '10 & Ethan Madden '11 (Duo Interpretaion)...[read more]
Save the Date!
10th Annual Afternoon of Exceptional Oratory
April 11th, 2010 ~ 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Ronald Perry Gymnasium on the CM Campus
$15 Suggested Donation
For questions, please contact Rob Croteau.
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Eighth Graders on Retreat
The eighth grade class took a break from its studies on February 5 for a full-day retreat, sponsored by Campus Ministry. Entitled "Transitions, Challenges, Opportunities, Support," the day-long retreat gave students a chance to reflect on their years to come as Knights and on their lives as gentlemen of Catholic, Christian witness.
The day began with breakfast, at which the class divided into smaller groups led by the Squires, a group of upperclass peer ministers.
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From the Athletics Department
Varsity Swimming's Ryan Clifford '11, John Mackie '10, Dominic Montalbano '11 and Matthew Farrell '11 came in 4th place in the 200-yd. medley relay and 5th place in the 200-yd. free relay at the Catholic Conference Championships on Feb. 6. The four will compete at Sectionals on Sunday morning at MIT.
Varsity Wrestling def. BC High on Feb. 3, followed by two wins--over Norwood and Boston Latin--at the MIAA Metro Sectional Team Tournament on Feb. 6.
Derek Colucci '10, who was a Boston Globe Player of the Week this week, will lead the Varsity Hockey team against Mt. St. Charles at BU on Feb. 15 in the 9th annual Mark Bavis '88 Challenge Cup.
Varsity Track competed in Sectionals on Feb. 10, coming in third place as a team. Ed Colvin '10 won the 2-mile, Justin Holmes '10 won the long jump, and Donovan Henry '12 won the 300-meter event. Chinedu Chukwu '10 came in 2nd in the 55-meter dash. Chukwu, Holmes, Henry and Curtis West '12 came in 2nd place in the 4x200-meter event.
Varsity Basketball finishes the regular season next week against Newton South (Monday, 7pm) and at Franklin (Tuesday, 6:30pm).
Click here for the Winter Sports scores feed.
Duke-bound Will Donovan '10 named All-American
 Photo: Terry Bleiler.
Catholic Memorial senior Will Donovan
was content to close the book on the 2009 soccer season having taken
part in the first state championship win in his school's history.
Nevertheless, before the Jamaica Plain resident moves on to the next
level of competition, having committed to play for Duke University, he
will enjoy the privilege of just one more honor thanks to the release
of the ESPN Rise All-American roster for varsity soccer...[read more]
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Meagher Challenge reaching $5,000 Goal
Mr. Meagher's Young Alumni Challenge has nearly reached its financial goal of $5,000 thanks to the  generous support of so many young alumni.
While we are near our initial goal, whatever we can raise above and beyond $5,000 will be matched by an older alumnus. We have also only neared the halfway mark in terms of the number of alumni pledging, so join the Young Alumni Challenge today!
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, February 13, 2010
* Varsity Hockey v Central Catholic, 7pm (at BU)
Sunday, February 14, 2010
* Varsity Swimming: South Sectionals at MIT, 9:30am
Monday, February 15, 2010
* Presidents' Day
* Winter Vacation Week (through 2/18)
* Varsity Basketball v Newton South, 7pm
* Varsity Hockey v Mt. St. Charles, Mark Bavis Challenge Cup, 3pm (at BU)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
* Ash Wednesday
Saturday, February 20, 2010
* Varsity Track State Class II Meet, 2pm at Reggie Lewis
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
* Welcome Reception - Class of 2014, 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
* Senior Class Assembly
Thursday, March 04, 2010
* Progress Reports mailed
Monday, March 08, 2010
* Physicals due for all Spring sports candidates
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
* Senior Service Day
Thursday, March 11, 2010
* National Latin Exam - 9:00 am
* Parent/Teacher Conferences - 3:00 pm > 5:00 pm
Monday, March 15, 2010
* Start of Spring sports
* Financial Aid deadline - grs. 8, 10, 11,12
Click here for a complete events calendar.
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West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132
(617)-469-8000
www.CatholicMemorial.org
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