The ND Update - 6/10/11

... the Class of 2011 who received their diplomas from Bishop Lori last Saturday. 98% of the graduates are moving on to pursue higher education and as a class, received well over $9 million in scholarships and grants. Congratulations again!

... Jessica Harper '11 and Benjamin Cohen '11 who earned Class of 2011 valedictorian and salutatorian honors respectively. Ben spoke at the Baccalaureate Mass on June 2 and Jessica addressed her class and guests at graduation on June 4.

... Caitlin Shea-Vantine '11 who was named the 2011 recipient of the Most Outstanding Senior Award. Caitlin's selection, as voted on by the faculty, was announced at graduation

... Shyam Desai '11 who was selected and awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center for his academic achievement during his high school years. Shyam has been invited to attend an award presentation and ceremony which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 22.

... Michael Martinsky '12 who was selected as Notre Dame's recipient of the School of Engineering of Fairfield University and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation "Excellence in Mathematics and Science Award". Michael and his parents were honored at a luncheon on Fairfield's campus this past Tuesday.

... Julian Hylton '11, Maurice Wallace '12, RJ Cremin '13, and Nadia Orjiugo '14 who were selected as the May Students of the Month (missing from photo - Julian Hylton).

... Mary Kate Vicenzi '12 for being selected to the Class S All State 2nd Team for girls' lacrosse

... softball coach, John Schack for being selected as the Coach of the Year by the Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-State Softball selection committee.

Judge Mary Sommer Visits Notre Dame

The Honorable Mary Sommer, Class of 1967, returned to her alma mater to speak with two of Mr. Skawinski's history classes on Tuesday about her experiences on the bench. She was appointed to the Connecticut Superior Court by then-Governor Jodi Rell in 2008. After her graduation from Notre Dame, she received her undergrad degree from the College of New Rochelle and her law degree from the University of Notre Dame.

IBMers Speak with Juniors

On Wednesday, June 8, five representatives from IBM spoke with over 60 juniors in a series of panel presentations. Coordinated by executive Jim Corgel, four twenty-something IBMers shared their experiences and perspectives with the juniors on everything from landing a summer job to selecting the right college to balancing social media with academics. This presentation was part of IBM's 100th birthday and their commitment to perform community service in local cities and towns.

Notre Dame Golf Tournament - June 27, 2011

Notre Dame's Bob Shea Memorial Golf Tournament is only 3

weeks away. We are still accepting golfers to play in this year's tournament at the Redding Country Club. There are many ways in which you can help to make this year's event a success. Perhaps you would like to help by donating a service, item, or gift certificate to our raffle. Or maybe you or the company you work for would like to sponsor our event. All donations are tax deductible and your sponsorship or donation will be prominently featured in our event program. If you think you would like to sponsor our event, donate a raffle item, or if you are interested in playing in the tournament, please contact Theresa Marzik in the Advancement Office at marzik@notredame.org or (203) 372-6521 or click on the following links: Sponsorship form, Donation form, Brochure.

FSGS Walk

Carrie Lautenschlager '13 will be participating in a walk to raise funds for research and a cure for FSGS, a rare kidney disease, on Sunday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Sherwood Island in Westport. Click here to donate. Also, if interested in volunteering at the walk, contact Cyncie Gage at cynciej@hotmail.com.

News From the Athletic Department

At the National Underclassman Combine (Hartford, CT), Notre Dame - Fairfield recently had two participants. Both Nigel Beckford '13 and Theo Tumba '12 performed extremely well. Both Nigel and Theo ranked as MVP's in their classes. This National Combine is scouted by all of the NCAA schools and coaches at all levels (Division I, II, and III) across the country.

Nigel was the MVP for sophomore running backs, running a 40-yard dash with a time of 4.50 and Theo ran a 5.3 40-yard dash for junior offensive linemen. There were a number of combine tests and drills that both Lancer football players participated in and both came out on top. Theo ranked number one for his class, as did Nigel. Notre Dame is very proud of these outstanding athletes and we look forward to having them as leaders on our 2011 football team.

Car Wash
On Saturday, June 11 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, the baseball team will be holding a car wash and bake sale in the ND parking lot. The cost for cars and SUVs will be $5.00. Anyone interested in purchasing a ticket can see any baseball player or Mr. Bleggi.

Fall Sports Sign-Ups

Any student interested in playing a fall sport (Football, Boys' & Girls' Soccer, Boys' & Girls' Cross Country, Volleyball, & Cheerleading), please sign-up in the guidance office. Any questions, see Mr. Bleggi.

Girls' Volleyball
Any girls interested in playing volleyball in the fall should attend a quick meeting after school on Monday in Room 212.

Parents Needed

The Notre Dame Parent Association is gearing up for 2011-2012 school year. The Parent Association is an active group of parent volunteers, who, in conjunction with the faculty, staff, and administration, work together to benefit the entire Notre Dame community, especially the students. The Parent Association encourages all parents to get involved in making your child's experience at Notre Dame the best it can be. There are numerous ways to get involved and share your time and talents. The Parent Association is responsible for fundraising throughout the year and hosting many wonderful events. All fundraising proceeds go to enrich the school's academic programs, and purchase needed equipment with the ultimate goal of maximizing the quality of instruction to our children. We need a few parents to be a part of the Executive Board in various capacities-Vice President, Secretary, Hospitality Coordinator, and Class Representatives (2 each from the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Class). If you would like to be considered for a position on the Parent Association Board, please contact Jennifer Searles, Parent Association President at poohmets@aol.com. With your help we can make the 2011-12 school year a fun and exciting year for ALL!

Father Bill's Barbecue Sauce

Father Bill's Best Barbecue Sauce which had its debut at the Garlicfest, is once again available. The unique combination of sweet maple syrup and tangy garlic in a specially blended barbecue sauce is the brain child of Father Bill and Judy Waldeyer and is specially prepared by her. Each 12 ounce bottle retails for $5.00. Contact the Advancement Office to make your purchase.

Easy Ways To Earn Money For Notre Dame

Don't forget to participate in our online fundraiser -- Notre Dame's SupportMall. This is an easy way to earn money for Notre Dame with every online purchase you make. The ND Shopping Mall offers the widest variety of products and special bargains from over 900 of the best online stores available. Click on the SupportMall link on the ND Website (www.notredame.org) or you can also log on to the support mall website - http://NotreDame.SupportMall.com.

Help Us Share Your Child's Good News ...

If you have information to share about any out-of-school achievements of your son or daughter, please e-mail that information to cipriano@notredame.org. We look forward to the opportunity to share your good news with the entire Notre Dame community.