Holy Name is excited to be participating in the first-ever online day of Catholic Giving in Northeast Ohio. The event is called We Give Catholic, and will take place beginning TODAY, Tuesday, November 29, on Giving Tuesday – the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, a national day of giving for non-profits.

We encourage you to look at our web page, which can be found by visiting www.wegivecatholic.org. There you will find more information on the Holy Name Fund, and how your tax-deductible gift provides the sustainable base of support that allows Holy Name to continue providing a faith-centered, college preparatory education.

Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/holynamehs and Twitter at @HNGreenwave so you can share in the excitement. We look forward to making tomorrow a great day for Catholic giving and for Holy Name!

Featured: #WeGiveCatholic Day Raises $4,805 for Holy Name

Thanks to the generosity of parents, alumni and friends, Holy Name raised $4,805 on #WeGiveCatholic Day, which took place on Tuesday, November 29.

All of Holy Name’s donations will go into the Holy Name Fund, with the gifts going toward student financial aid, technology improvements, co-curricular activity materials and faith-based programming.

Holy Name has participated in this national day of giving before, this was the first time the Diocese of Cleveland’s Catholic Community Foundation promoted participating in a day of online Catholic giving in Northeast Ohio. The Foundation publicized the day throughout the region, helping all participating Catholics schools, churches and non-profits raise $414,199 in just a 24-hour period.

If you were not able to give on #WeGiveCatholic Day, there is still plenty of time to support the Holy Name Fund. Gifts can be made in the following ways:

1. Going online to www.holynamehs.com/donate-to-hn

2. Sending in a check, made payable to Holy Name High School, to the Holy Name High School Advancement Office, 6000 Queens Highway, Parma Heights, OH 44130

3. Providing a matching gift form from your employer

Additionally, alumnus Raymond E. Smiley ’44 is once again serving in a leadership role by offering a $35,000 matching challenge grant. This means that when you support the Holy Name Fund, a contribution of equal value is received and effectively doubles the impact of your gift.

As 2016 comes to an end, please consider making a special gift to the Holy Name Fund. It is our greatest source of unrestricted income that provides an immediate impact on our most precious assets – our students!

If you have any questions about the Holy Name Fund, please call Michele Fusco Scoccola at 440-886-0300 ext. 104.

Student Life: Fall Athletics and Marching Band Recap

Another successful fall season has concluded, giving Green Wave student athletes, musicians and drill team members a lot to celebrate.

Boys Soccer

Charlie Ehlinger ’17

Namer Award

Joel Fitzgerald ’18

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

Jacob Rosko ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Chad Szabo ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

Timmy Wallace ’18

Team MVP

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Girls Soccer: Division II District Finalist

Madison Alberty ’19

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

All-Greater Cleveland First Team

Claire Bourquin ’19

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

All-Greater Cleveland Honorable Mention

Julia Dreher ’18

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

All-Greater Cleveland Second Team

Hailey Lawler ’18

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

Macie McKeiver ’17

Great Lakes Conference Scholar Award

Katie Neal ’17

Great Lakes Conference Scholar Award

Paige Reiss ’17

Team MVP

Great Lakes Conference Goalie of the Year

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

All-Greater Cleveland Honorable Mention

Avery Revay ’17

Great Lakes Conference Scholar Award

Grace Riley ’17

Namer Award

Great Lakes Conference Scholar Award

Andrea Spinelli ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

All-Greater Cleveland Second Team

Sarah Stanton ’19

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

All-Greater Cleveland Honorable Mention

Boys Cross Country

Jake Darby ’17

Team MVP

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

Charlie Jindra ’17

Namer Award

Nick Schuler ’19

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

Shawn Slivka ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Girls Cross Country

Laura Kolenz ’17

Team MVP

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

Bernadette Sherman ’17

Namer Award

Sarah Sparks ’18

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

Football:Division IV Playoff Qualifier and Great Lakes Conference Champion

Quinn Alberty ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Liam Byrne ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Joe Carter ’18

Team MVP

AP Division IV Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District Second Team

Great Lakes Conference Offensive Player of the Year

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Colin Costanzo ’17

Namer Award

AP Division IV Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District Honorable Mention

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Colin Gray ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Andreus Harhalos ’18

AP Division IV All-Ohio Special Mention

AP Division IV Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District First Team

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Nick Jablonski ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Tyler Poff ’17

AP Division IV Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District Second Team

Great Lakes Conference Lineman of the Year

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Ben Revay ’17

AP Division IV Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District Honorable Mention

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Zach Sobota ’17

Team MVP

AP Division IV All-Ohio Special Mention

AP Division IV Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District First Team

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Jack Stolar ’17

AP Division IV All-Ohio Special Mention

AP Division IV Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District First Team

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Joe Sullivan ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Golf

Andrew Bleakley ’18

Namer Award

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Lukas Vollman ’17

Team MVP

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Volleyball: Great Lakes Conference Champion

Kayla Jarosz ’19

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Alyssa Jester ’17

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Kelly Lynch ’19

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

Ariana Marflak ’19

All-Great Lakes Conference Honorable Mention

Samantha Snow ’20

Team MVP

All-Great Lakes Conference First Team

Hannah Verba ’17

Namer Award

All-Great Lakes Conference Second Team

Band and Drill Team

Leslie Brown ’17

Best Marcher

Savannah Dawson ’20

Rookie of the Year

Elizabeth DeSantis-Miller ’19

For the Good of the Band Award

Dylan Douglas ’17

Accomplished Musician

Director’s Award

Jimmy Kantor ’19

Most Improved Bandsman

Claire Krisinski ’20

Most Improved Drill Team Member Award

Halle Newman ’17

Accomplished Drill Team Member Award

Anna Nosek ’20

For the Good of the Band Award

Lianne Timko ’17

Most Dependable Bandsman

Drum Line

Squad of the Year

Team Shop: Holiday Hours Announced

During the month of December, the Team Shop will be open for special hours to help you with your holiday shopping.

Saturday, December 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, December 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (during the boys’ basketball games vs. Padua)

Thursday, December 15 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Friday, December 16 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, December 19 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Please stop in to see our selection of school-approved sweaters, children’s clothing, car decals, new hoodies, Christmas ornaments and much more!

Advancement: Gala Auction Save the Date

Plans are under way for this year’s Gala Auction, taking place Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Holy Name’s Main Gymnasium.

This year’s theme is Rising Tide Gala Auction: Cocktails on the Green. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., costs $100 per person.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.holynamehs.com/auction2017. Corporate sponsorships are also available.

Current Holy Name parents who would like to give a gift donation to the Gala Auction are reminded they can participate in the $1,500 tuition credit raffle. To be included in the raffle, donate $100 cash, a $100 gift card or a silent auction item valued at $100. Your name will be entered for each $100 donation.

If your donation is received by this Saturday, December 10, your name will be entered twice for every $100 donation turned in for the Gala Auction! Gifts can be dropped off in the school’s Main Foyer (near Team Shop) between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 10.

The winner will be selected at the Gala Auction on March 25.

If you have any questions about the Gala Auction, please contact Colleen Corrigan Day ’88 at 440-886-0300 ext. 136 or at cday@holynamehs.com.

Activities: Upcoming Events Calendar

December is busy at Holy Name! See what is happening this month.

Thursday, December 8: Junior Ring Breakfast and Ceremony, 8:30 a.m. in Holy Name’s Auxiliary Gymnasium

Thursday, December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass, 10:30 a.m. in Holy Name’s Main Gymnasium

Saturday, December 10: Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Holy Name’s Cafeteria

Sunday, December 11: Christmas Concert and Art Show, 3 p.m. in Holy Name’s Auxiliary Gymnasium

Monday, December 12: All-School Christmas Concert, 2 p.m. in Holy Name’s Auxiliary Gymnasium

Wednesday, December 14: Chapel Mass, 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, December 15: First and Second Period Exams from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; student supervision provided until 4 p.m.

Friday, December 16: Third and Fourth Period Exams from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; student supervision provided until 4 p.m.

Monday, December 19: Fifth and Sixth Period Exams from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; student supervision provided until 4 p.m.

Monday, December 19: Sports Boosters Meeing, 6:30 p.m. in Holy Name’s Athletic Classroom

Tuesday, December 20: Seventh and Eighth Period Exams from 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; student supervision until 12:30 p.m. All students must vacate the building by that time

Wednesday, December 21 – Tuesday, January 3: Christmas Break – No Classes. Office only open on December 21, and then December 27-30

Saturday, December 24: Christmas Eve

Sunday, December 25: Christmas Day

Saturday, December 31: New Year’s Eve

Sunday, January 1: New Year’s Day

Wednesday, January 4: Classes resume

Due to the bad weather conditions, Holy Name will have NO SCHOOL TODAY, Thursday, December 15.

All athletic practices are canceled as well.

The Finals Week Schedule will be adjusted as follows:

Friday, December 16: First and Second Period Exams

Monday, December 19: Third and Fourth Period Exams

Tuesday, December 20: Fifth and Sixth Period Exams

Wednesday, January 4 (First Day after Christmas Break): Seventh and Eighth Period Exams

Holy Name is proud of sophomore Carlton Wright and junior Sarah Sparks, as both students have been selected as apprentices in the ArtWorks program, which is held at Cuyahoga Community College’s Metro Campus.

As paid apprentices, Carlton and Sarah learn from master teaching artists, who help them enhance their skills, while also allowing them to express their creativity. At the end of the program, which is two days a week for 12 weeks after school, students take away knowledge and experiences that will prepare them for classroom work, as well as their future professions.

No prior art experience is needed to apply for ArtWorks. For more information, or to apply for the program, visit http://arts-inspiredlearning.org/artworks/afterschool/.

2017 Holy Name High School Ski & Snowboard Information

READ CAREFULLY!!!!!!!

Hello Skiers and Boarders!! You have received your 2017 ski card. This is how the card works:

1. The card is your lift ticket! You must have it on you at all times. This is an RFID 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!!!

Starting: Ski Club begins on Thursday, January 5, 2017 (weather permitting).

Ski dates are as follows:

January 5
January 12
January 19
January 26
February 2
February 9

**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!!

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.

Return Trip: Departure at 7:30PM. 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.

Info: 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 are new this year, text the message @04ec46 to the number 81010 to receive messages (PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN!!).

Schoolbelles’ Winter 20-50% Off Sale ends this Saturday, January 7! They are the provider of Holy Name girls’ skirts and blouses, as well as other items. The nearest Schoolbelles is located at 4747 W. 160th St. Cleveland, OH 44135. Call 216-898-5500 for store hours.

Featured: Namers Spread Christmas Cheer to Holy Name Elementary Students

After taking final exams on Friday, December 16, Holy Name senior students filled with the Christmas spirit loaded up their cars with presents and made a special trip to Holy Name Elementary School in Cleveland. When they arrived, Santa Claus greeted them, and helped them deliver a Christmas present to each of the more than 200 HNES students.

In every room, from Kindergarten to eighth grade, laughter and excited voices could be heard while opening the gifts. Thank you to all the Holy Name High school students, teachers, parents and alumni who took a tag off the Holy Name Elementary Christmas Giving Tree, and made the holiday season even brighter for those students.

The Parma Heights Food Pantry is also grateful for the Food Drive students participated in this winter. Due to the students’ and families’ generosity, thousands of cans and boxes of non-perishable food was donated to the Pantry just in time for the holidays.

Admissions: Class of 2021 Celebration Recognizes Placement Test High Achievers

Potential future Namers and their families gathered at Holy Name on Thursday, January 5 for the Class of 2021 Scholars Reception. During this celebration, students who scored exceptionally well on the Holy Name Placement Test were recognized for their great achievements. Each of these students was given a certificate, and also awarded a renewable scholarship to go toward their tuition at Holy Name.

Holy Name congratulates the following students on their great work, and also thanks their families and school communities for helping these students to prepare for their successes:

Advancement: Participate in the 2017 Gala Auction Tuition Credit Raffle!

The 2017 Gala Auction is less than three months away, and the Committee invites you to participate in the Tuition Credit Raffle.

Here is how it works: Donate a gift to the Gala Auction valued over $100, or donate $100 cash. After making this gift, you and your family will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $1,500 Tuition Credit. Your name will be entered for each $100 donation made. The drawing will be held the evening of the Rising Tide Gala Auction. For gift donation ideas, visit our Amazon Gift Wish List at http://a.co/eb4yujn.

There are also several other ways to support the Gala Auction, including:

1. Attending the Gala Auction. Tickets can be purchased at www.holynamehs.com/auction2017

2. Sponsoring a table (tables include seating for 8)

3. Helping to secure a corporate sponsorship, or an advertisement in the program booklet for your company

4. Volunteering to set-up before the Gala Auction, work during the event, or clean-up afterward

5. Giving empty – or full – baskets that can be used to package and display auction items

6. Purchasing a raffle ticket for the chance to win $10,000. Only 200 tickets are sold for $100 each!

7. Taking part in the $50 dollar raffle to win a chance for a trip for two to see the Chicago Cubs at a roof top party OR to experience Sonoma Valley Wine Country

8. Donating a Silent Auction Item (valued at $100 or more) or a Live Auction Item (valued at $1,000 or more)

All proceeds raised at the Gala Auction will directly benefit Holy Name High School students, so we thank you for your support in advance. For more information on the Rising Tide Gala Auction, please contact Colleen Corrigan Day at (440) 886-0300 ext. 136 or cday@holynamehs.com. We also encourage you to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hnauction.

Student Life: Junior Class Receives Rings

During a ceremony on Thursday, December 8, the Class of 2018 received their class rings, or a special memento, to signify becoming upperclassmen.

Parents joined their students for a breakfast before the ceremony, which featured speeches by Principal Shelbrey Blanc ’95 and Junior Class President Greagory Hustak. Afterwards, students took pictures together before joining with the entire school community for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass and a special Junior Ring blessing by the Rev. William Krizner, pastor of St. Colette Parish in Brunswick.

May God continue to bless the Class of 2018, and help them to be strong, faith-filled leaders during their final three semesters at Holy Name.

Activities: Upcoming Events Calendar

Friday, January 13: Second Quarter/First Semester Ends

Friday, January 13: HN Marching Band and Choir Chipotle Fundraiser, 3 – 9 p.m. at the Chipotle off Tiedeman Road in Brooklyn

Saturday, January 14: Saturday School

Monday, January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Classes and Offices Closed

Monday, January 16: Sports Boosters Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the Athletic Classroom

Tuesday, January 17: Third Quarter/Second Semester Begins

Tuesday, January 17 – Friday, January 20: Great Lakes Theater Program

Saturday, January 21: HN Hockey Cancer Awareness Game vs. Meadville (PA), 8:30 p.m. at Parma’s Ries Rink

Tuesday, January 24: Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Holy Name’s Main Gymnasium

Wednesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 26: Winter Retreat for Junior and Senior Boys

Thursday, January 26: Scheduling for Success Meeting for Freshman and Sophomore Parents, 6:30 p.m. in Holy Name’s Main Gymnasium

Saturday, January 28: HN Marching Band and Choir Clean Out the Clutter Fundraiser, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Holy Name’s Faculty Parking Lot. An Easter Seals Truck will be accepting clothing and other household items. Holy Name will earn 20 cents per pound of items donated.

Saturday, January 28: HN Softball Fundraiser, 6 – 11 p.m. at Pazzo’s Grand Ballroom, 7874 Broadview Rd, Parma, OH 44134. Tickets are $40.

Monday, January 30: Faculty In-Service Day – No Classes

Today, Holy Name’s Advanced Placement Government students were fortunate to meet with United States Representative Jim Renacci from Ohio’s 16th district. Thank you, Congressman Renacci, for speaking with our students and for answering their government and policy-related questions.

Holy Name’s 2016 “Splash” Literary Magazine recently won an award from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). “Splash” received a rank of “Excellent” for Excellence in Student Literary Magazines. Only a total of seven schools in the state of Ohio received this ranking level.

Congratulations to all who were involved in the creation of “Splash,” including English Teacher Mrs. Hirzel, Art Teacher Mr. Humphrey, and the many students who contributed the written entries and artwork!

Last week, sophomores and juniors had the opportunity to work with two professional actor-teachers from the Great Lakes Theater Festival’s High School Residency Program.

With the help of the actor-teachers, students focused on Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” using discussions, improvisations and performances to lead them to a better understanding of the play.

Catholic apologist and speaker, Matt Fradd will be offering a parent presentation for Holy Name parents and parents of area parishes on Thursday, February 9th at 6:30 pm in Holy Name’s Main Gymnasium. The flyer below includes more details on Mr. Fradd’s presentation, and what you can expect to hear from him that evening.

Holy Name students will have the opportunity to learn from Mr. Fradd during a separate presentation during the school day on Friday, February 10.

If you plan to attend the Thursday evening event, please RSVP by Monday, February 6 to (440) 886-0300 ext. 120.

Congratulations to junior Mary Dzurik, who was awarded a $1,000 tuition scholarship from the Ohio Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program!

Mary was one of just 10 students from high schools in the Diocese of Cleveland to be selected for a scholarship, and one of only 40 students in the entire state of Ohio to be chosen as a recipient. She was presented the scholarship on Wednesday by Mr. Robert F. Collins, Jr., the state deputy for the Ohio Knights of Columbus.

Featured: 2017 Rising Tide Gala Auction Website is Now Live!

The Rising Tide Gala Auction:Cocktails on the Green website is now live! Go to www.holynamehs.com/auction2017 to learn what is new for 2017, and to see what you can expect to experience at Cocktails on the Green. All proceeds raised will directly benefit Holy Name High School students.

Parents and guardians who donate a gift to the Gala Auction valued over $100, or donate $100 cash, will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $1,500 Tuition Credit. Your name will be entered for each $100 donation made. The drawing will be held the evening of the Rising Tide Gala Auction. For ideas on donation items, visit our Amazon Wish List at http://a.co/eb4yujn.

For more information on the Rising Tide Gala Auction, please contact Colleen Corrigan Day at (440) 886-0300 ext. 136 or cday@holynamehs.com.

Scholarships: Holy Name Scholarship Applications Open February 9

Students interested in applying for 2017-2018 Holy Name scholarships can pick-up applications beginning on Thursday, February 9.

Printed copies of the scholarship applications will be available outside of the Holy Name Cafeteria on both February 9 and Friday, February 10. They can also be found online at https://www.holynamehs.com/holy-name-high-school-tuition/.

When reviewing the scholarship applications, please keep in mind that some are open to all students, while others are only available for students in certain grade levels. Scholarship criteria is given both online and on the printed scholarship applications that students can pick-up.

Additionally, some of the scholarship require essays. Pay close attention to essay prompts and directions for including essays in your completed scholarship packet. Any applications that are not fully complete will NOT be considered; no exceptions.

All completed scholarship applications are due back by Friday, March 24, 2017. They can be turned in to the box marked ‘Completed Scholarship Forms’ that will be located in the Main Office.

If you have any questions about any of the scholarships, please contact Kate McCall at kmccall@holynamehs.com, or at 440-886-0300 ext. 148.

Student Life: Congressman Jim Renacci Visits Government Students

United States Representative Jim Renacci made a visit to Holy Name on Tuesday, January 17 to speak with more than 75 students.

Congressman Renacci, who represents Ohio’s 16th congressional district, shared his background, and answered questions about government and policies that were posed by the Advanced Placement (AP) Government students. After addressing the larger group, he was able to sit down with a smaller group of students to further discuss topics that are taught and examined in political science classrooms across the United States.

Athletics: Senior Night Festivities Announced for Winter Sports Athletes

The Green Wave’s Class of 2017 athletes will be honored at several athletic contests this month.

On Saturday, February 4, hockey will honor four players before the team’s final home game against Gilmour Academy. The game begins at 8:30 p.m., with senior night recognition beginning approximately 20 minutes before gametime. The class of 2017 hockey seniors include Sean Bauchens, Nathan Fatica, Sam Mosley and Justin Sill. Hockey manager Leslie Brown is also graduating in May.

Girls basketball will also hold Senior Night on February 4. The ceremony will take place immediately following the JV game (around 5:45 p.m.). Courtney Jones, Hannah Kowalski, Macie McKeiver, Grace Riley and Colleen Wise, as well as manager Dylan Douglas, will be recognized for their achievements in the program.

Boys basketball rounds out the scheduled Senior Night activities, recognizing five seniors before their final regular season home game against Rhodes High School on Friday, February 24. The ceremony will begin immediately following the JV game (around 7 p.m.). Malique Burton, Colin Gray, Sean Hickey, Nick Opincar and Ralph Vance will be congratulated that evening. Additionally, senior dance team members Leslie Brown and Halle Newman, as well as senior cheerleaders Maria Magistro, Elizabeth Rikard, Ally Russ and Julia Stash, will be applauded for their dedication to dancing and cheering at various athletic contests over the years.

Holy Name also congratulates and recognizes Nicholas Koch, the only senior on this year’s Bowling Team. The Green Wave Wrestling Team has no senior wrestlers this year, but will be saying goodbye to senior statistician Rachel Miller.

Activities: Upcoming Events Calendar

February is a busy month at Holy Name! See what is happening this month.

Thursday, February 2: Tri-C College Credit Plus(CCP) Parent Meeting, 7 p.m. in Holy Name’s Main Gym

Tuesday, February 7: Senior Senate Fundraiser at Chipotle, 12-9 p.m. off Tiedeman Road in Brooklyn. Mention Holy Name, and 50% of the proceeds will come back to the school to defray the costs of the Senior Prom

Wednesday, February 8: Chapel Mass, 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, February 9: Catholic Speaker Matt Fradd: ‘Parenting Pornography’, 6:30 p.m. in Holy Name’s Main Gym

Thursday, February 9 and Friday, February 10: Scholarship Applications Distributed during Lunch Periods

Tuesday, February 14: Valentine’s Day $5 Dress Down Day with proceeds going to the Holy Name Rising Tide Gala Auction

Wednesday, February 15: Class of 2021 Admissions Letters Sent Out

Wednesday, February 15: Midpoint of the Quarter

Monday, February 20: Presidents Day – No School and Office Closed

Monday, February 20: Sports Boosters Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in Athletic Classroom

Tuesday, February 21 – Friday, February 24: Spirit Week

Tuesday, February 21 – Friday, February 24: Driver’s Ed Classes

Friday, February 24: Spirit Week All-School Mass, 10:30 a.m. in Holy Name’s Main Gym

Friday, February 24: Spirit Games, Afternoon in Holy Name’s Main Gym

Saturday, February 25: Theater Program Fundraiser at the Islander Bar & Grille, Middleburg Heights

Monday, February 27: Notre Dame College College Credit Plus (CCP) Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in Holy Name’s Library Media Center

Wednesday, March 1: Ash Wednesday All-School Mass, 10:30 a.m. in Holy Name’s Main Gym

Beginning tomorrow, Thursday, February 9 and continuing through Friday, February 10, the 2017-2018 Holy Name High School Scholarship Applications will be available for student pick-up in front of the cafeteria during lunch periods.

All scholarship descriptions and applications are also available online at www.holynamehs.com/holy-name-high-school-tuition/.

Completed HNHS Scholarship Applications are due back to Holy Name on Friday, March 24, 2017. They can be dropped off in the designated box located in the Main Office.

If you have any questions about the scholarship applications, or the scholarship process, please contact Communications Associate Kate McCall at kmccall@holynamehs.com or (440) 886-0300 ext. 148.

This quarter, our Honors Physics students have been hard at work learning about energy, gravity and centripetal force. To put what they learned into practice, their teacher, Mr. Duncan, had groups build their very own roller coasters! Mr. Duncan gave groups a month to complete the project. Each roller coaster constructed had to have a loop and a turn. They also had to be considered safe and slow.

Last week, Mr. Duncan had the groups give business pitches for their roller coasters, and also had them demonstrate to classmates and other teachers how they would work, based on their formulas and construction.

Participate in the Cocktails on the Green: Rising Tide Gala Auction
$1,500 Tuition Credit Raffle!

Parents and guardians who donate
a gift valued over $100 or donate $100 cash to the Gala Auction
will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $1,500 Tuition Credit.

Your name will be entered for each $100 donation made.

The drawing will be held at the Gala Auction,
taking place Saturday, March 25, 2017
in Holy Name’s Main Gymnasium.

***Check out our Amazon Gift Wish List at http://a.co/eb4yujn***

For more information on the Gala Auction,
please visit http://www.holynamehs.com/auction2017.

You can also contact Colleen Corrigan Day
at (440) 886-0300 ext. 136 or cday@holynamehs.com.

Thank you for your support of our students!
All proceeds raised will directly benefit Holy Name High School students.

Featured: Live Auction Items Now Set for Cocktails on the Green

From front row seats at the 2017 graduation ceremony to a Lake Erie Cruise, you won’t be disappointed with the Live Auction items at the Cocktails on the Green: Rising Tide Gala Auction!

This year’s Live Auction Items include, but are not limited to:

Viva Las Vegas! Trip: Jet off to Las Vegas for a two-night stay at a four star hotel and casino, located right in the heart of the strip. Once you arrive, you will be picked up by a driver, who will also make sure you are dropped off safely at the airport for your return flight home. While in Las Vegas, you will enjoy VIP entrance to top clubs and two (2) tickets to a yet-to-be-determined show.

Lake Erie Cruise: Spend the day cruising Lake Erie on the donor’s 46′ luxury yacht! The hosts will provide appetizers and snacks as you tour the western islands of Lake Erie. For lunch, you will stop at the island of your choice, and a golf cart will be provided to tour the island. Additionally, a low country shrimp boil for up to six (6) adults at the Sandusky Yacht Club is included with this package. The cruise will take place on a mutually agreed upon date prior to September 5, 2017.

Front Row Seats at the 2017 Graduation Ceremony: Secure prime seating for the 2017 Graduation Ceremony, which will take place at St. Columbkille Church in Parma on Friday, May 26, 2017.

Cleveland Monsters Game Suite: Cheer on the Cleveland Monsters, a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League (AHL) and the top affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL)! This package includes a suite, plus three (3) parking passes on one of the following dates in 2017: Tuesday, March 28; Thursday, March 30; Sunday, April 9, Thursday, April 13; or Friday, April 14. Food is included. All games begin at 7 p.m.

2017-2018 VIP Student Parking: Give your student one of the best parking spots in the lot! Your student will get a front row spot, directly in front of the Main Gym doors. His or her spot will be designated with a personalized sign.

PlayhouseSquare Loge: Four lucky theater aficionados will get to see the play, “Something Rotten!” on Saturday, April 29, 2017 in the PlayhouseSquare Loge at the Connor Palace in downtown Cleveland. Set in 1595, “Something Rotten!” tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical.

Name the Gym: Show your Namer Spirit by putting your name on the Main Gym! A sign with your name will be prominently displayed on one of the Main Gym walls. The sign will be up from July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018.

French Pastry Chef Experience: Indulge in champagne, plus a decadent dessert prepared for you at the Gala Auction by French Pastry Chef Stephane Blanc! This dessert will be hand-delivered to your table. As a part of this package, Chef Blanc will also come to your home (on a mutually agreed upon date) to teach you and nine guests how to make elegant French Petit Fours.

Tickets to attend this year’s Gala Auction, where you can bid on these Live Auction Items as well as many Silent Auction packages, are still available. Each ticket costs $100. To purchase your ticket, visit www.holynamehs.com/auction2017. If you have any questions about ticket sales, or about the Gala Auction itself, please call Colleen Corrigan Day at 440-886-0300 ext. 136.

Performing Arts: “Seussical” Opens April 7, 8 and 9

Support Holy Name’s student actors and actresses at next month’s Spring Musical, “Seussical,” being performed in Manning Auditorium. Tickets cost $8 for students and senior citizens, and $10 for adults. Showtimes are:

Friday, April 7 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 8 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 9 at 2 p.m.

The “Seussical” cast includes (class years and grade schools are also indicated):

Bryan Curry ’20 – St. Mark
Savannah Dawson ’20 – Parma Community
Dylan Douglas ’17 – St. Thomas More
Sabrina Eink ’20 – St. Albert the Great
Sydney Falardeau ’20 – St. Bernadette
Sarah Farris ’18 – St. Albert the Great
Kayla Gerogosian ’18 – Sts. Joseph and John
Lizzie Groth ’17 – St. Benedict
Austin Hojdar ’20 – St. Michael
Drie Janowitz ’18 – St. Francis Xavier
Cecelia Johanni ’18 – St. Benedict
Claire Leff ’17 – St. Ambrose
Megan McDonald ’18 – St. Francis de Sales
Kaleigh McGreal ’20 – St. Albert the Great
Ariana McHugh ’17 – Our Lady of Angels
David Muro ’20 – Academy of St. Bartholomew
Halle Newman ’17 – Bethany Lutheran
Kaitlyn Posta ’17 – Ford Middle
Anna Regan ’18 – Bethany Lutheran
Marissa Reid ’18 – Sts. Joseph and John
Tess Smith ’19 – St. Christopher
Matthew Stracensky ’20 – St. Ambrose

Alumni: Save the Date for the Krakowiak Golf Classic

Save the Date for the 22nd Annual Holy Name High School Eugene T. Krakowiak Golf Classic, taking place Thursday, June 8, 2017.

For the first time ever, the ETK Golf Classic will be at Valleaire Golf Club, 6969 Boston Road, Hinckley, OH 44233.

The cost is $125 per golfer, which includes the greens fee, plus a cart, light continental breakfast, box lunch, dinner, beverages, hole-in-one contest, and prizes! Golfers who register and pay by Monday, May 1 will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win 18 holes with cart for a foursome at Valleaire, to be used at a later date.

All proceeds benefit the Eugene T. Krakowiak Scholarship Fund. Every year, this fund provides scholarships to six (6) junior students, three boys and three girls, who are each awarded $500 scholarships to be applied toward tuition for their senior years at Holy Name.

You can register, or pay for your sponsorship, online by clicking here.

The 2017 printable ETK Golf Classic Registration Form will be available by mid-March 2017. You can also call 440-886-0300 ext. 102 to reserve your foursome.

Student Life: Spirit Week Brings Holy Name Community Together

A scavenger hunt, an all-school Mass and the ever popular Spirit Games were just some of the highlights from the 2017 Spirit Week festivities.

Spirit Week kicked off on Tuesday, February 21 with College Apparel Day, where students sported their favorite university on t-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts. The following day was a free Cleveland Sports Dress Down Day, followed by another free Patriotic Dress Down Day on Thursday.

Throughout the week, each class decorated a section of the school’s hallways to promote their class and school spirit. To differentiate between classes, each one had a different class color. The freshmen chose pink; the sophomores chose red; the juniors chose blue; and as is tradition, the seniors were assigned green.

On Friday, February 24, students had no official classes, and were allowed to dress down and wear their ‘class colors.’ The morning began with the freshmen and sophomores participating in presentations delivered by The Diversity Center, while the juniors and seniors learned about preparing for college and campus safety. Students also took part in the all-new scavenger hunt, answering questions about Holy Name’s history and figuring out riddles prepared by the HN Faculty and Staff. Mrs. Kronholz’s homeroom, which includes senior girls, won the scavenger hunt, giving them a free dress down day and donuts!

After the morning’s events, everyone gathered in the Auxiliary Gym for the Spirit Week Mass, which was celebrated by Fr. Damian Ference, the director of human formation and an assistant professor of philosophy at Borromeo Seminary. Fr. Ference is also a 1994 graduate of Holy Name! Thank you, Fr. Ference, for coming back home to Holy Name and for teaching our students about the importance of meaningful friendships in their lives.

The day closed with the much-anticipated Spirit Games. Students participated in Basketball Knockout, Limbo, Tug-of-War, Musical Chairs, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Balloon Relays, and Dodgeball. Each class, as well as the faculty, also performed a Lip Sync, with this year’s theme being ‘Music from the 2000s.’

It was a close finish, but the Class of 2018 came out on top as this year’s Spirit Game winners!

Thanks to student photographer Hailey Lawler ’18 for sharing her photos.

Activities: Upcoming Events Calendar

March is a busy month at Holy Name! See what is happening this month.

Friday, March 3: Varsity Boys Basketball Division II Playoff Game vs. Rocky River, 7 p.m. in Holy Name’s Main Gymnasium

Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4: Varsity Wrestling Division II District Tournament at Mansfield Senior High School, 124 N. Linden Rd., Mansfield, Ohio 44906

Saturday, March 4: ACT Simplified Crash Course – ACT Test Prep Taught by Mary Thomas, 9-11 a.m. in Holy Name’s Room 110

Sunday, March 5: Winter Concert, 3 p.m. in HN’s Manning Auditorium

Wednesday, March 8: Chapel Mass, 7:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 8: Fearless Assembly, 1:30 p.m.

Friday, March 10: Yearbook Club Photos

Saturday, March 11: ACT Simplified Crash Course – ACT Test Prep Taught by Mary Thomas, 9-11 a.m. in Holy Name’s Room 110

Saturday, March 11: Holy Name Band and Choir Fundraiser, 7-10 p.m. at Pounders, 6370 York Road, Parma Heights, OH 44130. Tickets are $25

Monday, March 13 – Thursday, March 16: Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) Make-Up Exams

Tuesday, March 14: Spring Sports Photos, including Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse and Track

Tuesday, March 14: OHSAA Spring Meeting, 7 p.m. at Holy Name

Thursday, March 16: Third Quarter Ends

Friday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day – No Classes and Offices Closed

Saturday, March 18: Saturday School

Saturday, March 18: ACT Simplified Crash Course – ACT Test Prep Taught by Mary Thomas, 9-11 a.m. in Holy Name’s Room 110

Monday, March 20: Fourth Quarter Begins

Monday, March 20 – Wednesday, March 22: No Classes for Seniors (Class of 2017) – Career Shadowing Program

Monday, March 20 AND Wednesday, March 22: No Classes for Juniors (Class of 2018) – Career Shadowing Program

Tuesday, March 21: No Classes for Freshmen (Class of 2020)

Tuesday, March 21: Sophomores take the IOWA Test of Basic Skills; Early Release at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21: Juniors take the ACT; Early Release at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 22: Winter Sports Banquet at Holy Name

Thursday, March 23: Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences, 3-6 p.m. at Holy Name

Thursday, March 23: Junior College Kickoff Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Holy Name

Friday, March 24: Holy Name Scholarship Applications Due Back to Advancement Office by 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 25: Cocktails on the Green: Rising Tide Gala Auction, 6 p.m. in Holy Name’s Main Gymnasium

Sunday, March 26: Boys Basketball Banquet

Tuesday, March 28 – Thursday, March 30: Kairos Retreat (Junior Girls) at St. Leonard Youth Retreat Center in Avon

Saturday, April 1: ACT Practice Test, 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. in Holy Name’s Room 110

Sunday, April 2: Academic Brunch

Wednesday, April 5: Chapel Mass, 7:30 a.m.

Friday, April 7 – Sunday, April 9: Spring Musical, “Seussical,” in Holy Name’s Manning Auditorium. Friday and Saturday’s shows are at 7 p.m., while Sunday’s show is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and senior citizens

Thursday, April 13 – Sunday, April 23: Easter Break – No Classes. The Main Office will be closed April 13, 14 and 17

Photos courtesy of Hailey Lawler ’18 and Kelsey Zolac ’17