Middle School Program's Showcase Night 

Catholic Memorial's Middle School Program set out an ambitious road map for itself this year: to center its interdisciplinary studies around the theme of "Boston's Past, Present and Future."  

After hearing from a dozen or more guest speakers, setting out on nearly a dozen field trips, and conducting primary and secondary interviews and research all year, students completed a capstone project that demonstrated what they had learned.  

Combining art, civics, math, language arts, science and world language, the projects - on display before this year's Showcase Night on June 1 - were as diverse in form and composition as the student body who produced them...[read more]  

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Michael Harris '73 was elected to the Northeastern University Varsity Club Hall of Fame for excellence in the sport of football. Harris, NU Class of 1979, was inducted along with four others in formal ceremonies at Northeastern's Matthews Arena on Thursday, April 14.

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Save the dates! July 31 is the annual Cape Cod Alumni Reception.  The next CM Downtown Business event will occur this fall. And September 26 is the 25th annual CM Golf Tournament.  Click here for more information.  

Gorman named Gatorade Player of the Year 

Less than a week after being named Gatorade's Massachusetts Player of the Year, John Gorman '11 got a call from a scout for the Boston Red Sox, who told him to turn on the TV.

In doing so, Gorman learned the he was named the #50 pick for the Boston Red Sox in the 2011 MLB draft.

Gorman, who pitched two career no-hitters in his time at CM and was instrumental in the team's solid performance this year, was the school's first baseball player honored with the Gatorade honor.

The Gatorade Player of the Year Program, which dates to 1985, recognizes "America's elite high school student-athletes" for their academic achievement, athletic prowess and strong character...[read more]


  

Knights come home for Reunion 2011 

From the Athletics Department 

The varsity track relay team of Mike Techiera '11 and juniors Curtis West, David Berment and Donovan Henry '12 set a state record in the 4x100 on May 28 in the Division II state meet. The team ran flawlessly and recorded a time of 42.97 seconds, beating the record time of 43.10, set in 1999 by West Roxbury. Henry (pictured right) also earned a state title in the 200-meter event. At All-States the following week, the relay team came in second place, earning a New Englands berth. While they didn't place there, the relay team led all other sports in heading farthest into the postseason!

Scores posted as soon as they come in: follow CM on Twitter.

On June 4, the #5-seeded varsity baseball team hosted Mansfield in the Division I South Sectional first round. The Knights won, 7-4. On Monday afternoon, they visited #4-seed BC High. Despite a solid nine innings of play, they fell in the quarterfinal matchup, 3-0. The baseball team finished the season with a record of 15-7.

The varsity rugby team fell to Needham in the opening round of the state tournament on 5/14, and lost a close one to Scituate in the consolation match.

Varsity lacrosse won its opening round game in the postseason against Apponequet, but fell in the next round to Hingham. In that game, Tom Stanton '13 scored 3 and Kevin Bletzer '14 got 1 for CM. The Knights finished their season with a 13-win, 7-loss record.



  

Page-turners for the summer 

Into the Wild, Strength in What Remains, The House of the Scorpion. This year's summer reading titles for grades 7-12 sound like they'll provide plenty of excitement. But best not to judge them from just their covers. Click here to download the complete list.



Classrooms are air-conditioned over the summer and the teachers give plenty of individualized attention to each student. There's even plenty of travel opportunities. Check out this summer's offerings in CM's Summer Education Program.