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January 28, 2013
Providence Catholic School eNews |
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Sophomore Blogs for the San Antonio Public Library
Providence Catholic School Sophomore Aedan Richter is a prolific writer of book reviews. Since September, Richter has written a weekly book review for the Teens' Blog of the San Antonio Public Library website. It probably helps that Richter is also an avid reader. "I've loved reading ever since I was little," said Richter. "I always have my nose in a book."
 Jennifer Velasquez, Teen Services Coordinator at the Library, explained, "The Teens' Blog was created to let teenagers take charge of their participation in the library experience," said Velasquez. "Aedan is the only blogger who participates with book reviews on a weekly basis. Her blog posts are invaluable to the Teen Services of the Library," added Velasquez. "It's important to have peer to peer reviews and insight into which books might appeal to teens looking for something to read. The kids will listen to her, before me!"
Richter said she began writing the reviews because she wanted to share the books she's enjoyed. The first book she reviewed was The Princess Bride. "I loved the movie, but the book was so much better as it explained some of the things the movie was unable to include." Richter also enjoys dancing, French class and belongs to the National Art Honor Society. |
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Academic Team on a Roll
The Providence Academic Team recently participated in a competition at Judson High School. It was the team's second competition of the year and their most successful ever.
- In Literary Criticism, Anastasia Christilles came in first while Linda McNulty came in seventh.
- The Spelling and Vocabulary team blasted away the competition with Katie Ramos in seventh, Anastasia Christilles in second and freshman Adriana Pedroza taking first place. These wins gave Providence their first team trophy.
- Storm Victor finished third place in the Prose competition. In Ready Writing, Gracie Nira came in third, with Queen Ramirez finishing ninth.
- Freshman Guadalupe Duran placed fifth in Social Studies.
- Zoe Berra placed fourth in the male-dominated Science competition. Dezarre Boone and Isabella Christilles competed in Poetry, and Alex Dorn and Katie Ramos competed in Number Sense.
Anastasia Christilles, Isabella Christilles, Zoe Berra and Storm Victor.
The Academic Team, under the sponsorship of Mr. Warren Christilles, is scheduled to participate in four more competitions this school year. |
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Provets walk for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Providence students raised over $2,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation this school year. Ms. Jennifer Dean, PE/Health Department Chair said, "While the walk was essentially a fundraiser, it was also an opportunity to raise awareness of the disease and get some good exercise." Freshman Allison Picon and her team "Sugar Rush" joined a group of students from Coach Dean's Middle School PE classes, and Ms. Delgado's Health classes in the October 2012 Walk to Cure Diabetes at the Alamodome. The students also had a "Sneaker Sale" at the school." Providence was given a congratulatory banner for being a Medal of Honor School.
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Celebrating 61 years of educating young women
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HSPT and MSPT
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) and the Middle School Placement Test (MSPT) will both be given on February 9, 2013 at 9:00 am. The HSPT is for girls wishing to enter Providence as Freshmen.
All new Middle School students will take the MSPT. You are encouraged to register online.
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Other Dates:
Grandparents Mass
February 2, 2013
Conventual Chapel
Our Lady of the Lake
6:00pm
Save the Date
9th Annual Reaching for the Stars Gala
March 23, 2013
Providence Campus
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Alumnae Highlights
Valerie Manzanares Mucci `95 graduated in 1999 from Texas A&M with a Bachelor's in Environmental Design. She is an award winning architect in the Metropolitan Washington DC area.
"Ever since I could remember, I was constantly drawing my own little works of art," Mucci writes. "During my time at Providence High School, the opportunity to take my passion more seriously arrived by the school offering my very first drafting and photography class. It didn't take long for me to realize this was it. This was what I loved and this was what I was meant to do." Above is a picture of one of her amazing projects. For more, visit her website at VA Spaces
Sgt. Lisa Cuello Castellano '95 received the Medal of Valor for her professional and brave handling of a shooting that took place at the Santikos movie theater on Sunday, December 16th. Sheriff Ortiz said "Sgt. Castellano deserves special recognition for her bravery and for her actions that brought a serious situation under control and prevented many innocent people from being harmed. Also, her handling of the situation, not only reflects well on her, but also on the quality of training all officers are provided."
Other Campus News
Mariana Cortinas was recently featured on KSAT-TV Scholar Athlete of the Week. Mariana, a senior, was chosen for her accomplishments: Awarded 1st team all-district TAPPS 2-5A, Academic All-State, Honorable Mention All-State, Team Best Defensive Player and MVP. She is also a Providence student ambassador, member of the French Club, and captain of the Track Team. Mariana is also a member of Teen ACTS, and participates in activities with St. Matthew Catholic Church. She plans to go to college and become a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Senior Cathryn Montemayor is representing Providence as a Student Ambassador with the Mayor's Fitness Council, as part of SA2020. She will continue throughout the school year and we look forward to her great ideas on fitness and health! Check out Cathryn in this promotional video from the initiative. Take a look! |
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