Holy Name is pleased to announce that Conor Regin is the Green Wave’s new boys’ varsity head lacrosse coach. His tenure will begin immediately.

Regin, who is from Syracuse, New York, has been playing, and now coaching, lacrosse his whole life. During his high school career at West Genesee (NY), Regin and the lacrosse team were the 2008 New York state champions. He then went on to play at Onondaga Community College (NY), where he was a part of a team that won the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship in both 2010 and 2011. Regin concluded his college career at Le Moyne College (NY), where he won a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II national championship in 2013.

Regin said, “Growing up in Upstate New York, I was forced to be surrounded by the game and grew to love it. I am looking forward to being a part of Holy Name, as well as the 2016 lacrosse team.”

Come watch the Holy Name High School Marching Band and Choir perform at Quicken Loans Arena in downtown Cleveland on Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m. during the Lake Erie Monsters Game!

HN’s Choir will be singing the National Anthem before the start of the game, while the Marching Band will play after the completion of the first period.

Tickets start at $12, with partial proceeds of each ticket sold going to the HN Band and Choir.

Tickets are discounted for all HN students and their families, so take advantage of this great deal and support HN’s talented singers and musicians!

Tickets can be purchased by visiting groups.theqarena.com/holyname. All tickets must be purchased by Monday, November 2 and will be delivered via Flash Seats.

If you have any questions, please contact Luke Sebastian (with the Lake Erie Monsters) at (216) 420-2184 or lsebastian@theqarena.com.

Go Green Wave!

Congratulations to the Varsity Holy Name Football Team, as they have qualified for the Division IV, Regional 11 Playoffs! The Namers clinched a playoff spot after defeating Rocky River, 14-10 on Friday. The win also gave Holy Name a share of the inaugural Great Lakes Conference title with Bay and Rocky River.

The team will face Perry High School (Lake County) in the first round of the playoffs on Saturday, November 7 at 7 p.m. Because Perry is the higher-seeded team, the game will be played at their home field. Final details about the game location, as well as ticket information, will be released as soon as possible.

We are proud of our football players, and encourage Namer Nation to come support the team on Saturday as they begin their playoff run! Go Green Wave!

For additional details on Holy Name’s big win over Rocky River, read this Cleveland.com article.

To read more about Holy Name’s terrific jump from being fourteenth in the region to seventh, visit this page.

To see senior Tara Byrne’s fantastic photographs from Friday’s win, visit her Flickr album here.

Featured photograph taken by Tara Byrne ’16

Holy Name High School |  November 2015

FEATURED: Building Updates and Improvements

From beautiful new windows to a state-of-the-art, renovated Physics Lab, there are several improvements that have been, or are in the process of being made to the school building this fall!

Over the summer, new windows were installed on the back of the main school building. This completed the overall window project, made possible in large part due to the generous donations from Tony Ferrante ’49 and the Michael Talty and Helen Talty Charitable Trust. Additionally, the roof on the main school building and on several of the auxiliary buildings is being replaced, and should be finished before the winter season arrives.

The renovation of the Physics Lab on the school’s first floor is also well under way! In July, the room was completely gutted and everything from the floor to the chalkboards was removed. Since then, workers have put up new drywall, painted, moved the gas and water lines to the perimeter of the room, installed the cabinetry, and laid the groundwork to make the Physics Lab a functional space for learning and lab work. The lab, which will be named the Medical Mutual/James V. Patton ’47 Physics Lab, is expected to be fully functioning this month!

Additionally, Team Up for Turf, Holy Name’s initiative to build a $1.5 million multi-purpose field and track facility on-campus, continues to move forward. To date, nearly $630,000 has been pledged toward making this project a reality. For more information and to learn how you can support Holy Name’s effort to bring the home field advantage home, visit www.TeamUpforTurf.com.  

Academics: PSAT, SAT, and ACT Resources

Holy Name students have several PSAT, SAT, and ACT resources right at their fingertips, including prep books, practice tests, and tutoring – all offered at no cost.

In September, sophomores and juniors were given prep books for all three tests. Teachers will be using the books during class and for homework assignments to prepare students and to help them improve their scores.

Holy Name Math Teacher Mr. Mike Kozlowski is also offering junior and senior students free tutoring and test prep for the ACT and SAT. Students can come to Room 110 every Tuesday during the first semester from 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. for drop-in tutoring. They are also able to take full ACT or SAT practice tests or ACT subject practice tests, for free, on Thursday afternoons or Saturday mornings. The following are dates that remain for this semester:

Thursday, November 5 – ACT Subject Practice Tests
Thursday, November 12 – ACT Subject Practice Tests
Saturday, November 14 – Full ACT Practice Test
Thursday, December 3 – ACT Subject Practice Tests
Thursday, December 10 – ACT Subject Practice Tests

All full practice test results will be scored, returned, and discussed. If interested in taking a practice test, please RSVP to Mr. Kozlowski.

Spotlight: Five HN Students on Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board

Holy Name is well-represented on the 2015-2016 Ohio Attorney General’s Teen Ambassador Board, with five junior and senior students chosen for this honor.

Seniors Andel Krakowiak, Morgan Pitman, and Jack Smith and juniors Anthony Mercuri and Ally Russ were among just 170 students selected state-wide for the Board, which collaborates to advise the Attorney General’s Office on issues related to teens.

The students’ experience on the Teen Ambassador Board began when they went to Columbus in August and met with Attorney General Mike DeWine and his staff. While there, the students were assigned to small groups that address various issues, and focus on developing solutions to combat problems that Ohio teens face daily. Morgan, Jack, Anthony, and Ally are in the drugs and alcohol awareness groups, while Andel is a part of the distracted driving committee.

All of the students have monthly conference calls with their groups, where they discuss the research they have completed and brainstorm ideas on how to make teens more aware of the effects and consequences of underage drinking, drugs, and distracted driving. In March, the students will return to Columbus to present their final projects to senior attorney general’s office officials, with the goal being that these solutions will be implemented or included in a state-wide campaign.

Spiritual: Veterans Day Mass and Reception

Holy Name will commemorate Veterans Day with an All-School Mass on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.

The Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Ryan Mann, a parochial vicar at St. Charles Borromeo in Parma. All veterans, especially those who are alumni or supporters of Holy Name, are invited to attend the Mass and to be recognized for their service in the United States Armed Forces. After the Mass, a light reception will be held for all veterans in attendance. If you plan to join the Holy Name Community for this special morning, please RSVP to Colleen Corrigan Day at (440) 886-0300 ext. 136 or cday@holynamehs.com and tell her how many guests will be attending.

Activities: Upcoming Events Calendar

Join the Holy Name Family at an upcoming event!

Saturday, November 7: Eighth Grade Placement Test, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, November 7: Holy Name vs Perry HS OHSAA Playoffs First Round, 7 p.m. at Perry High School/span>
Wednesday, November 11: All School Mass and Veterans Day Reception, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, November 11: Eighth Grade Placement Test, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15: Fall Drama, “The Importance of Being Earnest,” 7 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday
Saturday, November 21: Athletic Boosters’ Night at the Races, 6 p.m.
Monday, November 24 – Friday, November 28: Thanksgiving Break for Students
Tuesday, December 1: Giving Tuesday

For the complete school and athletic calendar, visit http://www.holynamehs.com/events/.

Ticket information for Saturday’s Division IV, Regional 11 playoff football game is now available!

Holy Name will play Perry High School at Perry, which is in Lake County, on Saturday, November 7 at 7 p.m. The address is 1 Success Blvd. Perry, OH 44081. The football stadium is right on the Perry High School campus.

Tickets are available as of today, Wednesday, November 4. The schedule for ticket sales is as follows for today, Thursday and Friday:

7 a.m. – 10 a.m. : Available in the Holy Name Team Shop

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Available in the Holy Name Athletic Office (Near the school’s Chapel)

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Available in the Holy Name Team Shop

All PRESALE tickets cost $8, with a percentage of the revenue coming back to Holy Name. No tickets will be sold at Holy Name before the game on Saturday.

Tickets at the gate will cost $9.

If you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director Jack Richardson at (440) 886-0300 ext. 155.

Holy Name’s Art Teachers, Mrs. Beth Ryan and Mr. Dan Humphrey ’09, have been working with their students on a variety of projects this semester. Here is a glimpse into their classrooms this week:

In the spirit of the season, art students have been busy incorporating the culture of Halloween into their art lessons. Mrs. Ryan’s classes have been full force finalizing their artwork for the holiday. Basic Design students practiced value studies by enlarging small pieces of a larger picture, focusing on the light and dark values within their “puzzle piece.” After everyone was finished the students worked together to piece their drawings together to discover the larger image. Both classes were very excited and happy with their results! (They even learned a little bit about Boris Karloff, the original Frankenstein). Ceramics students finished glazing their “Sugar Skull” sculptures, just in time for “Dia de los Muertos.” We explored the cultural history behind the Mexican sugar skull designs while incorporating them into unique clay sculptures. Art Club was also busy this week painting pumpkins. Everything turned out awesome and we are so excited to share our hard work with the rest of the student body!

This week, in Mr. Humphrey’s Basic Design class, the students were introduced to and began studying color theory. They were responsible for creating a color wheel as well as a chromatic value scale. Both exercises will aid them in the coming weeks when they dive into deeper projects involving painting and color.

The Holy Name Community is incredibly proud of the Varsity Football Team after their 50-43 first round playoff victory over #2 seed Perry Saturday night!

Leading the Green Wave was senior running back Shakif “Fish” Seymour, who rushed for 391 yards and scored six touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Joe Carter also ran in for a Holy Name touchdown. Senior kicker Marty Wallace was a perfect 6-for-6 on PATs, with Seymour also successfully running in for a two-point conversion to account for all of the season-high 50 points scored by the Namers.

With the win, the Namers continue on in the Division IV playoffs. The next game will be played against #3 seed Mantua Crestwood (9-2) on Saturday, November 14 at Nordonia High School’s William Boliantz Stadium. Gametime is set for 7 p.m. The stadium’s address is 8006 South Bedford Road, Macedonia, OH 44056.

Ticket information for next Saturday’s game versus Crestwood will be released as soon as it is available.

For more game highlights, read Cleveland.com’s story here.

To vote for Fish Seymour as Cleveland.com’s Saturday Top Performer, go to this site and vote as many times as you can!

To watch video of yesterday’s outstanding offensive performance and to hear both Fish Seymour’s and Coach Dan Wondolowski’s reactions after the win, visit this page.

To see pictures of the game taken by talented Holy Name senior Tara Byrne, visit her Flickr album here.

Go Green Wave and good luck against Crestwood next weekend!

After earning the first Holy Name playoff victory since 1975, the Green Wave returns to action this weekend in a second round Division IV playoff game versus Mantua Crestwood. The game will be played at Nordonia High School’s William Boliantz Stadium (8006 South Bedford Road, Macedonia, OH 44056) on Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m.

Presale tickets cost $8, with a percentage of the sales coming back to Holy Name.

Tickets can be purchased at Holy Name beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11 through Friday, November 13. The schedule of ticket sales for those three days are as follows:

7 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Available in HN Team Shop

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Available in HN Athletic Office

1 p.m. – 4 p.m .: Available in HN Team Shop

Tickets at the gate will cost $9. No presale tickets will be available at Holy Name on Saturday before the game.

Additionally, Shakif “Fish” Seymour is up for two awards after his 391 yard, six touchdown performance against Perry last weekend.

Please help Fish earn the recognition he deserves by voting for him in the following contests:

Vote here for Fish as the Cleveland.com Top Football Performer on Saturday, November 7

Vote here for Fish as the National Guard JJH Ohio HS Football Week 11 Player of the Week

If you have any questions, please contact the Holy Name Athletic Office at (440) 886-0300 ext. 155.

On Wednesday, November 11, three Holy Name High School seniors participated in an Early National Signing Day Event.

These three students are:

Kailee Cunningham (Independence/St. Francis de Sales): Volleyball, West Liberty University (WV)

Jordyn Kachmar (Seven Hills/St. Columbkille): Volleyball, University of Hartford (CT)

Shakif “Fish” Seymour (Cleveland/H. Barbara Booker): Football, University of Toledo

Congratulations to Kailee, Jordyn and Fish! We look forward to hearing about your successes on the court and field next year.

Last week in Holy Name’s 50-43 football playoff victory over Perry, Shakif “Fish” Seymour ’16 ran for an outstanding 391 yards and six touchdowns!

Help Fish receive the recognition he deserves for this great performance – vote for him as the Cleveland.com Top Saturday football performer at http://bit.ly/1PjagPp and as the Ohio National Guard JJHuddle Ohio Football Player of the Week at http://bit.ly/1MKLT6s. Go Green Wave!

*Featured photograph by Tara Byrne ’16

On Saturday, ‪the Holy Name Varsity Football Team lost to Mantua Crestwood, 40-26, in a Division IV, Region 11 second round playoff game. The team finishes the 2015 campaign 8-4 overall. Thank you to all of the players, coaches and fans for a terrific and memorable season!

Under the direction of Ms. Tina Callari ’81, Holy Name’s talented actors, actresses and crew members delivered a wonderful performance of The Importance of Being Earnest this past weekend. The play, written by Oscar Wilde, was staged in Holy Name’s Manning Auditorium on Saturday and Sunday.

The actors and actresses included:

Brandan Bizzi ’16, Actor – Rev. Canon Chasuble (Holy Family School – Parma/Holy Family Parish)
Sarah Durma ’16, Ensemble (St. Bridget School – Parma/St. Bridget Parish)
Kayla Gerogosian ’18, Actress – Cecily Fairfax (Sts. Joseph and John School – Strongsville/St. John Neumann Parish)
Lizzie Groth ’17, Actress – Miss Prism (St. Benedict School – Garfield Heights/St. Monica Parish)
Aaron Herrmann ’17, Actor – Lane (St. Charles School – Parma/Blessed Trinity Parish)
Cecelia Johanni ’18, Ensemble (St. Benedict School – Garfield Heights/St. Monica Parish)
Thomas Joyce ’16, Actor – Merriman (St. Mark School – Cleveland/St. Mark Parish)
Mason Kuhr ’16, Ensemble and Program Designer (Brooklyn Middle School – Brooklyn/St. Bridget Parish)
Claire Leff ’17, Actress – Lady Bracknell (St. Ambrose School – Brunswick/St. Ambrose Parish)
Jacob Norwillo ’19, Ensemble (Sts. Joseph and John School – Strongsville/St. Joseph the Worker Parish)
Ricky Ortega ’16, Actor – Algernon Moncrieff (St. Francis de Sales School – Parma/St. Francis de Sales Parish)
Anna Regan ’18, Ensemble (Bethany Lutheran School – Parma/Bethany Lutheran Church)
Tess Smith ’19, Actress – Gwendolen Fairfax (St. Christopher School – Rocky River/St. Christopher Parish)
Kyle Wadley ’17, Actor – John Worthing (St. Benedict School – Garfield Heights/St. Bridget Parish)

The crew included:

Dylan Douglas ’17, Sound Board Operator (St. Thomas More School – Brooklyn/Newbirth Church)
Maureen Joyce ’16, Director of the Sound (St. Columbkille School – Parma/St. Columbkille Parish)
Kelly Keefe ’18, Light Board Operator (Holy Family School – Parma/Holy Family Parish)
Megan McDonald ’18, Asst. Stage Manager (St. Francis de Sales School – Parma/St. Francis de Sales Parish)
Allison Nenadal ’16, Stage Manager, Prop Master and Make-Up (William Cullen Bryant School – Cleveland/St. Leo the Great Parish)
Kristyna Nosek ’17, Make-Up (Parma Community School – Parma/St. John Bosco Parish)
Zoe Sizemore ’17, Make-Up (St. Mark School – Cleveland/St. Mark Parish)
Rory Strauss ’16, Photographer (St. Angela Merici School – Fairview Park/St. Angela Merici Parish)

Stagehands were:

Colleen Beckloff ’17, Stage Hand (Westpark Catholic Academy – Cleveland/St. Patrick Parish West Park)
Nick Crowe ’16, Stage Hand (Ford Middle School – Berea/St. Bartholomew Parish)
Josh Foreman ’16, Stage Hand (St. Charles School – Parma/St. Charles Parish)
Amanda Frantisak ’16, Stage Hand (St. Francis de Sales School – Parma/St. Francis de Sales Parish)
Grace Horvath ’17, Stage Hand (Sts. Joseph and John School – Strongsville/St. Joseph the Worker Parish)
Drie Janowitz ’18, Stage Hand (St. Francis Xavier School – Medina/St. Francis Xavier Parish)
Michael Johanni ’16, Stage Hand (Ohio Virtual Academy/St. Monica Parish)
Katie Kuczynski ’17, Stage Hand (Parma Community School – Parma/Our Lady of Grace Parish)
Luke Lucas ’16, Stage Hand (St. Mary Byzantine School – Cleveland/St. Leo the Great Parish)
Tara McClenaghan ’19, Stage Hand (St. Angela Merici School – Fairview Park/St. Angela Merici Parish)
Ariana McHugh ’17, Stage Hand (Our Lady of Angels School – Cleveland/Our Lady of Angels Parish)
Tommy McNamara ’18, Stage Hand (St. Mary of the Falls School – Olmsted Falls/St. Mary of the Falls Parish)
Collin Ryan ’18, Stage Hand (Ohio Virtual Academy/St. Monica Parish)
Troy Tetlak ’19, Stage Hand (St. Bridget School – Parma/St. Bridget Parish)
Lianne Timko ’17, Stage Hand (St. Albert the Great School – North Royalton/St. Albert the Great Parish)
Keith Wadley ’19, Stage Hand (St. Bridget School – Parma/St. Bridget Parish)

Congratulations to all on a job well done!

Special thanks goes to Costume Designer Mrs. Anne Herrmann and Set Designer Mrs. Beth Ryan, as well as the following people who helped make all aspects of the production possible:

The Art Club, Mrs. Debbie Durma, Knight Lighting & Sound, Mr. Joe Bailey, Mr. Evan Campus, Mrs. Jen Groth, Mrs. Maureen Joyce Leff ’81, Mr. Jack Richardson ’79, Mrs. Colleen Corrigan Day ’88, Ms. Kate McCall ’05, The Holy Name Maintenance Staff, and everyone who attended these terrific performances.

All photographs were taken by Bill Joyce ’95. Thank you to him for capturing these great moments on stage!

Earlier this quarter, Mrs. Beth Ryan’s Drawing and Painting class spent a few days savoring the wonderful fall weather and beautiful fall colors on campus while painting “en plein air” (outside), similar to how the Impressionist artists would paint. We are fortunate to have a beautiful, tree-lined campus that students and staff can enjoy!

2015-2016 Ski Club Kicks Off on January 7

It’s almost time to ski and snow board with the HN Ski Club! You will ski six times with HN, plus receive a Club Card for four (4) value passes to use on your own. If you have your own equipment, the cost for Ski Club is $215. If you are renting your equipment, the cost is $275. Both costs include transportation.

Take a look at the 2015-2016 Ski Club Flyer for more details.

If students still need to fill out the 2015-2016 Ski Club Info Form, download that required form here.

For you veteran skiers, things are a little different this year. This is how the 2016 ski card will work:

1. The card is your lift ticket! You must have it on you at all times. This is an RFI tag that identifies you within 3 ft. of the lift. It does NOT need to be visible, but it must be on you in your pocket or on a lanyard.
2. This is also what you use when you redeem your four (4) $10 sessions.
3. IF YOU LOSE THIS CARD, IT IS A $25 REPLACEMENT FEE!!!

Dates:

Ski Club begins on Thursday, January 7, 2016 (weather permitting). As of right now, Ski Club will always take place on Thursdays and is from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Ski dates are as follows:
January 7
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11

**If we have no school due to weather, we will NOT ski.**

Equipment:

You will be bringing your skis, boards and boots to the proper VISITOR LOCKER ROOMS (BOYS TO BOYS, GIRLS TO GIRLS) IN THE NEW GYM HALL. After school, you may change your clothes in those locker rooms and head out to the bus in the front of the school building.

Departure:

Load all equipment in the storage bins under the bus. Book bags, etc may be left on the bus while we ski. THE BUS LEAVES AT 3:00 PM SHARP!!! DON’T MAKE OTHERS WAIT!!

Bus Trip:

Throw all garbage in trash bag – keep the bus clean. Talk quietly… Stay in your seat. This is a school function; all school rules will be enforced!

Lockers:

Lockers for your shoes require a TOKEN; tokens cost one dollar. Your token is only good to open your locker once. It will cost you another dollar to open your locker a second time. If you share a locker, decide when and where you will meet your locker partner to prevent frustration in waiting for them. Also know your locker number and partner’s first and last name in case of emergency. I believe there is a $10 fee for lost locker keys, so please be careful with it.

Lessons:

Have fun skiing and boarding!!! YOU MUST ATTEND YOUR LESSONS!! Listen for times / locations from your instructors before you leave the bus. There are lesson levels for everyone from beginners to expert extreme.

Return Trip:

Departure at 7:30 p.m. Don’t make others wait! We will return to Holy Name at approximately 8:15. You will NOT be able to get back into the school, the building will be locked. Have your ride waiting for you in the teachers’ parking lot so the bus can pull around the front of the building. Once again, please do not make others wait for you.

Email:

I will communicate through the emails you gave when you signed up online. I will do my best to keep you informed of any changes or cancellations. WE WILL ALSO HAVE A REMIND 101. If you have any questions, contact me, Mrs. Rini, in Room 213 or email her at ginarini@holynamehs.com.

There is still time to buy tickets for this Saturday’s Night at the Races! Visit the Night at the Races webpage for ticket information and other important details.

During a special all-school ceremony on Friday, November 20, 46 new National Honor Society members were inducted into Holy Name’s chapter of NHS. The induction ceremony’s theme was ‘On Top of the World,’ with the current NHS members singing Imagine Dragons’s song with the same name during the ceremony.

Along with the distribution of pins and cards to current members and certificates to new inductees, senior NHS members spoke about the importance of knowledge, as well as the four cornerstones of National Honor Society: scholarship, character, service and leadership.

We congratulate all of our Holy Name students who were recognized today, and wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Current National Honor Society Members:

New National Honor Society Members:

Namer Nation: You have one week left to vote for Varsity Head Hockey Coach Tim Sullivan as the Liberty Ford Coach of the Year! Place your vote at https://www.wishpond.com/lp/945105/. The voting ends next Monday, November 30, so visit the site daily this week to cast your ballot!

Holy Name High School |  December 2015

Featured: National Honor Society Inducts 46 New Members

On Friday, November 20, 46 students were inducted into Holy Name’s chapter of the National Honor Society. This year’s ceremony theme was ‘On Top of the World,’ and celebrated the NHS members’ success in the classroom and beyond.

Current NHS members led the ceremony, and also received their official NHS pins and cards. These senior students then shared their thoughts and insights on the importance of knowledge, as well as the four cornerstones of the National Honor Society: scholarship, character, service, and leadership.

After the NHS Ensemble sang “On Top of the World” by Imagine Dragons, new members were presented and received their certificates. Principal Shelbrey Blanc ’95 concluded the special ceremony, congratulating the NHS members on their achievements. She also pointed out that all Holy Name students have reasons to be on top of the world, and encouraged everyone “to be thankful for the gifts, talents, family members, and friends God has given you… and to determine ways you can help others to join you on top of the world. Make the difference. Be the difference.”

Congratulations to all students who are now a part of Holy Name’s chapter of the National Honor Society, including:

Athletics: Green Wave Teams Complete Successful Fall Sports Season

From football’s first playoff win in 40 years, to girls soccer capturing their second straight district title, Holy Name fans had plenty to cheer about this fall. Here is a recap of how the season went for each of our fall athletic teams:

Football

After starting the year off at 1-3, the Green Wave finished the regular season with six straight wins. Highlights of the season included senior Marty Wallace’s field goal in overtime to beat rival Padua Franciscan, 13-10, and the team’s 14-10 regular season finale victory over Rocky River, which earned the Namers a share of the inaugural Great Lakes Conference title. Most importantly, the win over River secured a Division IV, Region 11 playoff berth, the first for Holy Name football since 2005.

After receiving the seventh seed in the playoffs, the Namers were matched up against #2 seed Perry, a team that was 8-1 in the regular season and finished eighth in the Division IV AP Ohio High School Football Poll. In an exciting upset at Perry’s home field, the Green Wave beat the Pirates, 50-43, earning Holy Name’s first playoff victory since the 1975 state championship win.

The exciting playoff run for Holy Name ended in the second round, as the Namers fell to Mantua Crestwood, 40-26. The team finished the year with an impressive 8-4 record overall. Linebacker Colin Costanzo ’17 was named to the Associated Press Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District Division IV first team, while lineman Tyler Poff ’17 was selected for the second team.

Volleyball

Moving into the Great Lakes Conference did not hinder the Holy Name girls’ volleyball team, as they finished conference play undefeated to secure the GLC crown outright. The team also beat perennial power Magnificat, as well as rival Padua Franciscan, during the regular season.

Volleyball finished their year after falling to Padua in a Division II district title game. Along with the team winning the GLC championship, head coach Marty Marflak was named the conference’s coach of the year. Senior captain Kailee Cunningham was the GLC MVP, while Cunningham and senior co-captain Jordyn Kachmar were named to the GLC first team. Senior co-captain Maddy Adams was joined by senior Carly Stepic on the GLC second team. Junior Hannah Verba and freshman McKenna Keir received GLC honorable mentions.

Additionally, Cunningham was named an all-district first team selection, an all-Ohio third team selection, and as the team’s Namer Award recipient. Kachmar was named an all-district honorable mention, and was selected as the team’s MVP. Verba earned the team’s Most Improved Player award.

Girls Soccer

Playing one of the toughest schedules in the state, including games against the eventual Division I (Walsh Jesuit) and Division II (Archbishop Hoban) state champions, paid off for the Lady Namers this season. The girls beat Buckeye, Bay, and Rocky River in the district bracket to win a Division II District Title for the second straight year.

Their season concluded after falling to Ontario, 2-1, in a hard fought regional semifinal game. Senior co-captain Lizzy Springer was named as the team’s MVP, while senior co-captain Ashley Rings received the team’s Namer Award.

Boys Soccer

Boys soccer won four of their last five regular season games, including a solid, 3-0 senior night win over Benedictine. The boys then went on to upset Lodi Cloverleaf in the first round of the Division II playoffs, beating them 2-1 after a last-second goal by Jake Rosko ’17 at the end of regulation.

The team concluded the season with a loss against Rocky River in the district tournament. Senior co-captain Ryan Ontko finished his Holy Name career as the Green Wave’s all-time leading scorer.

Cross Country

The girls’ and boys’ cross country teams each had their best seasons in recent history. Both teams repeated as the Beachwood Bison Meet champions, and both placed fourth at the new Great Lakes Conference Championship Meet. The boys’ team was led by junior Shawn Slivka, who qualified for the Division II Tiffin Regional and had ten top 20 finishes during the season. The Lady Namers were led by junior Laura Kolenz, who also qualified for the Division II Tiffin Regional and had nine top ten finishes.

Both Slivka and Kolenz were named as their respective team’s MVP. Seniors Ryan Madden and Kat Kinnen were selected as the Namer Award recipients.

All other awards not announced here will be posted once available. Thank you to all fall sports teams for a terrific season! Please come support the winter athletes, including those participating in boys basketball, girls basketball, bowling, gymnastics, hockey, and wrestling, as they begin their seasons this month!

Spotlight: #GivingTuesday Results

Thank you to all who supported Holy Name on #GivingTuesday! Celebrated around the world this past Tuesday, December 1, #GivingTuesday is devoted to celebrating generosity and giving back to organizations that are making a difference in the lives of others.

Due to your generosity, we more than tripled our donations over last year’s #GivingTuesday results! This money will be included in our Annual Fund, which helps to defray the costs associated with operating a preeminent, Catholic college preparatory high school.

Although #GivingTuesday is over, it is never too late to give a gift to Holy Name’s Annual Fund! If you would like to make a donation before the end of 2015, please visit http://www.holynamehs.com/donate-to-hn/, or call Director of Advancement Ray Murphy at (440) 886-0300 ext. 111.

The school community is grateful to all alumni, parents, and friends who give their time, money, talents, and resources to Holy Name.

Advancement: Team Up for Turf Bricks Remain Available

Leave a lasting legacy and take care of your holiday list all at once – buy Team Up for Turf bricks for your family this year!

Team Up for Turf is Holy Name’s initiative to build a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose synthetic turf field and all-weather track on the school’s campus. Buying one or more of these bricks, which will be included in a donor plaza to be located near the entrance of the new field, will help make this much-needed project a reality.

The bricks are available in two sizes: 4” x 8”, which costs $500, and 8” x 8”, which costs $1,000. For more information on how you can purchase a brick that will serve as a permanent reminder of you and your family’s Holy Name spirit and pride, visit http://www.brickmarkers.com/donors/hnhs.html. You can also learn more about this exciting project at www.teamupforturf.com.

Activities: Upcoming Events Calendar

Join fellow alumni and friends for fun events this holiday season!

Saturday, December 5: Holy Name Team Shop Christmas Hours, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 6: Christmas Concert and Art Show in Manning Auditorium, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception All School Mass and Junior Ring Blessing in Memorial Gym, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 12: Alumni Breakfast with Santa in Cafeteria, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, December 12: Holy Name Team Shop Christmas Hours, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturday, December 12: Holly Holy Name Gift Day Drop Off for Rising Tide Gala Auction, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Monday, December 14: All School Christmas Concert and Holy Name Elementary School Christmas Visit, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, December 15 – Friday, December 18: Semester Exams
Saturday, December 19: Holy Name Team Shop Christmas Hours, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Monday, December 21 – Friday, January 1: Christmas Break for Students
Saturday, December 26: Young Alumni Event at Hooley House – Brooklyn, 4 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 31: Early Deadline for Holy Name Hall of Fame Entries
Saturday, April 23: Rising Tide Gala Auction and $10,000 Raffle Drawing in Memorial Gym, 6 – 11 p.m.

For the complete school and athletic calendar, visit http://www.holynamehs.com/events/.

Yesterday’s Christmas Concert and Winter Art Show was a huge success! Holy Name’s singers and musicians were amazing, performing pieces such as White Christmas, Silent Night, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and a variety of pieces from The Nutcracker. The Art Show also did not disappoint, featuring wonderful paintings, photographs, ceramic pieces and more. Thank you to the Fine Arts Department for shining the spotlight on our talented singers, musicians and artists!

After months of anticipation, Holy Name High School dedicated the brand-new Medical Mutual Patton Physics Lab this past Thursday, December 3. The lab, which is now being used by Mr. Alan Duncan’s Physics and Honors Physics classes, is named in honor of the late James V. Patton. Mr. Patton was both a 1947 graduate of Holy Name and a long-time executive at Medical Mutual. He loved his time as a Holy Name student, and often shared his fond memories with his family members, friends, and colleagues. Because of this, the Holy Name community feels privileged to now have a Physics Lab that will allow Mr. Patton’s legacy to continue on for years to come.

Several people made the complete renovation of the physics lab possible, including Medical Mutual, Mr. Tony ’49 and Mrs. Josephine Ferrante, Mr. Ray ’44 and Mrs. Eleanor Smiley, and the estate of the late Ms. Geraldine Kempski ’49. Without their generosity, the Medical Mutual Patton Physics Lab would not be a reality, and the Holy Name community is grateful for their continued support.

Westlake Reed Leskosky worked with Holy Name to conceptualize and design the Physics Lab, while A.M. Higley Co. handled the construction and renovation of the lab. The existing room was completely gutted over the summer, with everything from the floor and the ceiling tiles, to the furniture and chalkboards, removed. Workers then installed drywall and cabinetry, and put in a tile floor and windows.

They also created an exposed ceiling, and moved both the water and gas line outputs from the middle of the room, to the perimeter, so the lab could be more open and unrestricted. Lab work stations are now located on either side of the room, allowing Mr. Duncan to supervise and work with the students more easily. Additionally, there are rolling tables and chairs in the lab, making it user-friendly and giving the students mobility and the ability to conduct experiments throughout the lab.

At the evening celebration on December 3, Holy Name Principal Shelbrey Blanc welcomed and thanked all in attendance, especially Mr. Patton’s wife, Ursula, and his children and grandchildren. She also read a blessing written by the Rev. John Carlin, Pastor at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Parma. Ms. Debra Green, the director of community outreach at Medical Mutual, and Mr. Jim Patton, the late Mr. Patton’s son, also said a few words to commemorate the special evening.

After the blessing and ceremonial ribbon cutting, attendees were able to walk around the Medical Mutual Patton Physics Lab, speak with students, conduct fun physics experiments, and learn more about Holy Name’s new STEAM Club, which encompasses science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Additionally, it was announced that Holy Name will continue to work on improving its other science labs, with the chemistry lab slated next for renovation.

*All photos taken by Tara Byrne Photography