FATHER LOPEZ CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL eNEWS
September 9, 2016  
In This Issue
A Message from the President
College Acceptance
Lopez Newcomers
Lopez Leads Student Leadership Retreat
Did You Receive Your Annual Report?
Do You Know?
Thank You
THANK YOU
Our students raised over $300 for flood relief in Louisiana. Thanks to all for their generosity! 

MATH TUTORING
Mu Alpha Theta students offer math tutoring during study hall in the TEAL Lab. Students wishing to take advantage of the free service offered by our Mathletes should sign up for math tutoring during study hall.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Click here to view the full Father Lopez calendar.  

HOMECOMING 2016
Homecoming 2016 will be here soon! Homecoming week will run from October 3-8 this year. Please see the attached links for more information:

Touchdown Club
CASINO NIGHT
The Father Lopez Touchdown Club will be hosting a Casino Night next Friday, September 16. Proceeds will benefit the football and cheer teams. Click here for all the details and how to RSVP!  
PARENT CLUB MEETING
The next Parent Club Meeting will be held on Monday, September 26 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Please click here for all the details! 
PRINCE OF PEACE OCTOBERFEST
This year's Octoberfest will run from October 6-9. For more information, please click here. 

 
eNEWS is an electronic newsletter sent on a regular basis to families and  friends of Father Lopez Catholic High School in Daytona Beach, Florida.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dr. Michael J. Coury
(386) 492-5090 (Direct Line)

From my first days at Lopez back in 2012, I always knew that this was a very special place. Since that time, I have witnessed many events that have reinforced my first impressions. Yesterday was yet another special moment in the archives of Father Lopez Catholic High School. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to share the legacy of Father Lopez the man--and Father Lopez the school--with our students.         

On September 8 some 451 years ago, Spanish explorers came ashore at the site that is now St. Augustine. The chaplain on that expedition was our school's namesake, Father Francisco López de Mendoza. Yesterday's Prayer at the Cross provided us with an opportunity to commemorate this special occasion.

Father Frank Cerio '77 returned to his alma mater to lead us in prayer and to offer a reflection on the life of Father Lopez. He also took the occasion to share some memories from his days as a Lopez student on our original campus. He acknowledged the great teacher he had for English, and he recalled his days as a Lopez swimmer and as a member of the nine-piece marching band that enlivened Green Wave sporting events.

Our Parent Club played a key role in making this day extra-special for our students. Club President Sonia Mori '78 and her helpers provided rosaries and a Miraculous Medal key chain for each student. They also treated the students to Schmancy Pops popsicles. (As an aside, Sonia related to me that her student locker at Lopez was right next to that of Father Cerio.)

Coincidentally, the Principals from our partner elementary schools were meeting on campus yesterday. They were able to join us for the service. It was nice to see many of their graduates--now Lopez students--seek them out before heading off to lunch.  

As I reflect back on the activities from yesterday morning, I cannot help but take great pride in our very special school and the many members of our school family who help make our school special. That includes you!

Thank you for taking the time to read this message. I appreciate your interest, prayers and support for Father Lopez Catholic High School and for the students we are privileged to serve.
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
The Father Lopez Guidance and College Planning Department is pleased to announce that senior Megan Wilson has been accepted to Valdosta State University.
LOPEZ NEWCOMERS
We are pleased to welcome two new members to the Lopez faculty, staff and administration. Mr. Reynaldo Almeida joins our Social Studies Department where he will be teaching Advanced Placement World History, World History, and Sociology. He earned his BA degree in Political Science from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as a Master's degree in Curriculum and Development from National Louis University in Chicago, Illinois.

During the past 24 years, he has served as a teacher and an administrator in both public and Catholic schools. He has also taught on the collegiate level and is relocating to our area from Miami Lakes, Florida.

The new Controller in our Business Office is Mrs. Jennifer Jacobsen from Ormond Beach, Florida. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), she has over 20 years' experience in many aspects of the accounting profession. Her BS degree in Accounting and her Master's degree in Business Administration were both earned at the University of Central Florida in Oviedo, Florida.

The Controller reports directly to the President of the school and is responsible for the accounting operations and related financial reports. She will be assisted in the Business Office by our Bookkeeper, Mrs. Jan Crane. 
LOPEZ LEADS STUDENT LEADERSHIP RETREAT
Student Government Association and Club officers spent a day enhancing their leadership skills last week. Lopez Leads is designed to help student leaders sharpen skills that can be applied within their leadership positions; to enhance collaboration among student leaders; and, to facilitate bonding among student leaders.
DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR ANNUAL REPORT?
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The 2015-16 Annual Report was distributed via bulk mail earlier this week. Most of our readers should have received their copy of the magazine by now. Those residing in other states will likely receive their mailed copies in the next few days.

If you do not receive this publication, please feel free to stop by the school office to pick up a magazine. If it is more convenient for you to receive a copy in the mail, simply reply to this email with your name and mailing address. We will be happy to mail one to you. For those who would prefer an electronic copy, you may click here to view the report in PDF format.  

(A special note of appreciation is extended to Heather Voges Welch '02, our Director of Development. She did an amazing job overseeing the production of this report in a timely manner. We also congratulate Heather and her husband, Ryan, on the birth last week of their second daughter, Blakely Laine.)
DO YOU KNOW
Do you know that 70 percent of our current students are receiving some form of tuition assistance or tuition discount to help their families provide for a Father Lopez education? Without this aid, many of these students would be unable to attend our Catholic high school.

Do you know that 100 percent of our current students have their tuition subsidized by the generosity of our donors and benefactors? Tuition revenue alone does not cover the higher cost of educating each student.

Do you know that you can make a difference in the lives of others with your tax-deductible gift to The Lopez Fund?

Do you know that you can make a gift online by clicking here?

Do you know that we need your help and greatly appreciate your prayers and support?

        How to Mail a Gift for The Lopez Fund:
        Please make a check payable to "The Lopez Fund"
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