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September 23, 2011
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Lead with Humility Serve with Love Trust in Providence
 Mr. Wagner's Letter
Greetings!
I had the opportunity to attend the freshmen retreat on September 7th. We took all 191 freshmen to St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, the school and community founded by St. Theodore Guerin. Our goal was to have the freshmen walk in the footsteps of Mother Guerin and begin to understand what we are about at Guerin Catholic, including what expectations we have of them to carry on her legacy.
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Congratulations
Congratulations to our President, Mr. Paul Lunsford and our Principal, Mr. Rick Wagner who both had very special weekends last week. As most of you know, both are studying and preparing to be ordained as permanent deacons. Last Saturday evening at the Cathedral of St. Mary's in Lafayette (below right), Mr. Lunsford received the ministry of Lector by Bishop Timothy L. Doherty. Also last Saturday evening at St. Peter & Paul Cathedral (below left) in Indianapolis, Mr. Wagner was instituted to the ministry of acolyte by Bishop Emeritus William Higi.
 
Congratulations to both---how blessed we are to have these two servant leaders at Guerin Catholic High School!!! back to the top Xavier Murphy Updates Guerin Catholic has set up an account at First Merchants Bank in an effort to be more efficient in collecting funds to help the Murphy's cover the medical bills. Checks should be made payable to First Merchant's Bank and donations may be mailed or made by walking in to a First Merchant's Branch.MAIL: First Merchant's Bank 1 East Carmel Dr., Suite #100 Carmel, IN 46032 ATTN: XAVIER MURPHY DONATIONAL FUND WALK IN TO ANY FMB BRANCH: For deposit to:
DAVID AND MARCIA MURPHY FOR XAVIER MURPHY DONATION FUND Blood Drive The Guerin Catholic Community and the Indiana Blood Center would like to invite all interested parties in donating blood on behalf of Xavier Murphy to attend our Blood Drive on Saturday, October 8th from 10 am until 4 pm. The Blood Drive will be in the gymnasium. Please contact Beth Wagoner to donate and/or to work the drive. (582-0120, x-236 and bwagoner@guerincatholic.org) We will be accepting walk-ins the day of the drive, but to stay on schedule, please let us know when you would like to sign-up. back to the top
Progress Report Night
Just a reminder that Progress Report Night will take place on Wednesday, September 28. Parents may arrive any time between 4:15 and 6:45 p.m. At the main entrance, they will be able to pick up a copy of their student's Progress Report. Teachers will be seated at tables throughout the building --- the main hallways, cafeteria and Media Center. The location of teachers will be indicated on the Progress Report. Parents then have the option of choosing which, if any, teachers they would like to see. To allow teachers to see as many parents as possible, we ask parents to limit their time with any one teacher to five minutes. If more time is needed, the parent and teacher should set up a subsequent meeting that will allow them more time.
The fall is a busy time for everyone, so please know that this is not a required evening for parents, but rather an opportunity we offer to those with academic questions or concerns regarding their child. With the ability to track student progress regularly via the ANGEL network, parents may not feel the need to attend this event. Progress Reports will be mailed out to any family not in attendance.
Speaker to follow Progress Report Night
Guerin Catholic's Parent-to-Parent Network has also secured a speaker, Dr. Eugene Gan who will present immediately following Progress Report Night at 7 p.m. Dr. Gan is a professor of Multimedia and Communication Arts at the Franciscan University in Steubenville and will focus his presentation on "Encountering Christ in the Media." A tidbit of Gan's perspective:
"Media is an instrument...that can be used to proclaim the Gospel or to silence it within men's hearts. My job as a professor, is to help my students learn how to wield that instrument well--with faith, virtue, and excellence, as both media-makers and media consumers." Sounds like a "don't miss" presentation!! Be sure to attend!!!
Rejoice! Choral Festival
On Saturday, September 24, Guerin Catholic will host the Third Annual Carmel Deanery Schools Choral Festival---Rejoice!!! This non-competitive festival will feature student singers from Our Lady of Grace, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, St. Louis deMontfort and St. Maria Goretti schools, as well as our very talented select chorale of Guerin Catholic, GoldenVoice. All are invited to attend the finale performance in the Guerin Catholic Gymnasium at 3 p.m.
Mother Guerin Pilgrimage
Walk where Mother Guerin has walked as we celebrate a pilgrimage to St. Mary-of-the-Woods. On Sunday, October 16th we will begin our pilgrimage from the Guerin Catholic parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and caravan to Terre Haute. We'll celebrate mass at 11:00 a.m. at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, visit the shrine of Mother Guerin, have brunch, and end with a tour of the grounds.
The cost of the brunch is as follows:
- Adult - $14.00
- Senior (55 and older) - $13.00
- Special military rate - $12.00
- Child (6-11) - $7.75
- Child (to age 6) - FREE
Picture Retake Day/Senior Portraits
Lifetouch will be back at Guerin Catholic on Thursday, October 13 to take retakes and pictures of anyone who did not have their photo taken on the original picture day.
Senior Portraits
Any senior still needing to be photographed for their senior portrait or any senior needing a retake will need to contact Mrs. Dolan in the main office before September 30, 2011. LifeTouch Photography will be on campus on October 13th for portraits. Only those seniors who have arranged for a scheduled time slot will be released from class to have their portraits retaken. Please contact Cathy Dolan at cdolan@guerincatholic.org with any questions or concerns. Underclassmen do not have to schedule a specific time slot.
Charity Spirit Day earns over $1,200 for CYO
Way to go Guerin Catholic!! Our first Charity Spirit Day of the school year earned over $1,200 for the Catholic Youth Organization!!
Grandparents Day
Mark your calendars and be sure to pass the word to the Grandparents---we will have a very special Grandparents Day this year at Guerin Catholic on the feast day of St. Theodore Guerin, Monday, October 3:
7am - 8:30 am Breakfast with your grandchildren and tours of GCHS
9am - Join your grandchildren for All-School Mass in the gymnasium
RSVP by Friday, September 23 to:
Sandi Regan: (317)-582-0120, x226 or sregan@guerincatholic.org
Cathy Dolan: 317-582-0120, x277 or cdolan@guerincatholic.org
Homecoming Week
Homecoming Week is scheduled for October 3-7. In preparation for this exciting week, the students will be allowed to pre-order homecoming t-shirts, both long and short sleeve, as well as Powder Puff football uniforms during all lunches starting September 27 through 29. The order will need to paid for when the order is placed and checks should be made out to "Guerin Catholic". In addition, the order forms will be made available during the lunches. Any questions can be directed to Karen Miller.
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Progress Report Night/Speaker Following
Just a reminder that Progress Report Night will take place on Wednesday, September 28, from 4:15-7 p.m. Guerin Catholic's Parent-to-Parent Network has also secured a speaker, Dr. Eugene Gan who will present immediately following Progress Report Night at 7 p.m. Dr. Gan is a professor of Multimedia and Communication Arts at the Franciscan University in Steubenville and will focus his presentation on "Encountering Christ in the Media." A tidbit of Gan's perspective:
"Media is an instrument...that can be used to proclaim the Gospel or to silence it within men's hearts. My job as a professor, is to help my students learn how to wield that instrument well--with faith, virtue, and excellence, as both media-makers and media consumers."
Sounds like a "don't miss" presentation!! Be sure to attend!!!
Athletics Updates
Golf
The Girls Golf Team sets a new school record by advancing to Regionals! The team placed 3rd out of 9 teams and will play in the Regional match. Lucy Stevens placed as the #5 individual player. The Regional match will be played on Saturday, September 24th, at Smock Golf Course, with a 9:10 a.m. tee time off hole #10. All are welcome to join the team in the school parking lot at 6:45 a.m. and caravan to the course. Good luck to team members: Sarah Baxter, Whitney Gryna, Kara Linton, Kara McDonald, Lucy Stevens and alternate Nora Sego. Wonderful job! Good luck on Saturday!
Men's Tennis
Congratulations to the Men's Tennis team who defeated defeated the International school 5-0 on Thursday!
Singles
- Conner Metzger def Matt Calderon 6-1 6-0
- Jake Dunbar def Michael Mayer 6-0 6-1
- Matthew Moe def Noah Flaniken 6-1 6-2
Doubles
- Chris Eckerman-Joe Viater def Landon Flainken-Lorik Cohen 6-1 6-1
- Thomas Voigt-Bryan Hall def Lucan Burke-Thiabault Lafargue 6-0 6-0
Reserve winners include Cam Metzger and Sean Warner
Come out to Guerin Catholic on Monday, September 26 as we will celebrate and thank our Seniors during Senior night against University High School.
Volleyball
Volleyball
It's been another busy week for Guerin Catholic Volleyball! The Golden Eagles visited the #1 class 3A Brebeuf Braves on Tuesday. Congratulations to the freshman team for bringing home a win! On Wednesday, the Freshman and JV teams hosted the Sheridan Blackhawks, each recording a victory. Last night, the Nest was a flurry of activity with "Pack the House" night against the Oak Hill Golden Eagles. The JV and Varsity teams upped their records to 9-3 and 13-6, respectively. Thank you to Fr. Janko, the students, fans, GIZMO, the band, cheerleaders and staff that attended the game! Your support is greatly appreciated! This Saturday, your Lady Golden Eagles will travel to the Cathedral Irish Varsity Invitational, with tournament play starting at 9am. Good Luck to all players!
Volleyball Senior Night
A celebration for the Graduating Players will be held on Tuesday, October 4th as the team hosts Zionsvile HS. JV plays at 6:00 p.m. and V at 7:00 p.m. This years class of 2012 are Ellen Rochford, Courtney Walsh, and Sarah Witt. Come cheer on your Lady Golden Eagles!
Men's Soccer
Pack-the-House and Senior Night for the Men's Varsity Soccer team is Thursday, September 29 @ 5:00 p.m. vs. International. There will be door prizes, including Buffalo Wild Wings gift certificates, Orange Leaf gift certificates, The Original Pancake House gift certificates, and more! Come out and support your #5 state ranked Men's Varsity Soccer team and cheer on the seniors!
Hockey
Did you know that Guerin Catholic students make up almost half of the Noblesville Hockey Club Millers hockey team? The NHC Millers are your hockey team! On September 17, they lost a tough game to the South Stars Blue team, 5-2. On September 18, NHC tied the Chiefs from Champaign, Illinois, 5-5. Their next game is on Sunday, September 25, at the Forum in Fishers at 8:45 a.m. against defending state champion, Cathedral-Chatard. Hockey is fun to watch! Come on out and support your Guerin Catholic players!
Women's Lacrosse Call-Out Meeting
Guerin Catholic Women's Lacrosse will be having a call out meeting on Friday September 30 in the Media Center from 4:00-4:30. This will be an informational meeting and will include information on fall and winter conditioning. If you are unable to attend and would like information please email Coach Billand at blbilland@yahoo.com.
Girl's Basketball Call-out Meeting
Attention all girls-freshmen through seniors! There will be a player/parent call out meeting for all girls interested in playing basketball on Monday, October 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The meeting will last one hour. Our team nutritionist and basketball shoe representative will also be in attendance.
Cross Country
Cross Country's LAST HOME MEET and SENIOR NIGHT will be held on Tuesday, October 4, at 5p.m. at Guerin Catholic!
Please plan to come to the LAST HOME Cross Country Meet of the season on Tuesday, October 4 at 5pm.
We will also be honoring our 10 FABULOUS Senior Athletes : Jon Coss, Drew Elston, Kent Garrett, Austin Gerulski, Justin Griswald, Matthew Macke, Paul Thoman, Sarah Lankton, Emma Storen, and Maddie Stanley.
The Cross Country Team and its parents look forward to seeing you there and helping us celebrate our season and especially our SENIOR athletes.
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Guerin Catholic Day at Barnes & Noble
Mark your calendars on plan on attending Guerin Catholic Day at Barnes & Noble!! On Saturday, October 8, from noon-7 p.m. members of the Guerin Catholic family---students, faculty & staff will be at the Barnes and Noble on Greyhound Pass in Carmel. Mr. Wagner will be signing his recently published book, Remember What's Important, students will provide various performances, arts & crafts projects and book readings to the younger ones. Best of all Guerin Catholic will receive proceeds from the sales using a GC flier during this time period. Stay tuned to future GC Updates for more details!!
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Parent Guild
Guerin Catholic Fundraising - Parents who work for a business that uses inkjet and/or laser cartridges can help support Guerin Catholic by having the used cartridges shipped to the Funding Factory for recycling. Prepaid labels are provided so shipping is free. Information is available at http://www.etcep.com/ or by contacting Carolyn DeFelippis at defelippis@sbcglobal.net
Fine Arts Date Change
To accommodate students attending the Senior Retreat, the fall concerts for both band (10/11/11) and choir (10/13/11) have been rescheduled. On Tuesday, October 18th at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (10655 Haverstick Rd. Carmel, IN), all Guerin Catholic High School Music Department will present the Fall Concert. The performance, which begins at 7:00 p.m. in the nave, will feature all instrumental and choral music ensembles at Guerin Catholic High School and admission is FREE! Come on out and see our blessed and talented musicians share their gifts of music! We hope to see you there!
Veritas--A Women's Conference at OLMC
Please mark your calendar and plan on attending Veritas, a Women's Conference at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on Saturday, October 15, from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click here to view the flier and registration form.
Julie Young to visit Guerin Catholic
Be sure to mark your calendars for Monday, October 10, at 7 p.m. when Julie Young will be speaking in the Guerin Catholic media center. Young is the author of "A Belief in Providence: A Life of Saint Theodora Guerin" and will be selling and signing copies of her book!
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