Thank you to all the prospective students and families who visited our campus for Open House this past Sunday!
If you were unable to join us, or would like to experience many of our fun and interactive classes, we invite you back to be a Namer for a Day. You can register online at https://www.holynamehs.com/holy-name-high-school-shadowing/. We hope to see you back at Holy Name very soon!
Thank YOU Namer Nation for voting for Holy Name in Cleveland.com’s Best School Spirit Contest! Because of your support, HN is moving on to the semifinals and competing against eight other area high schools. Your votes are now needed to help us make it into the top two!
Vote at http://www.cleveland.com/best/2017/10/polls_open_in_semifinal_round.html until Monday, October 23 at 8 p.m.
Holy Name was honored to host Bishop Nelson J. Perez, the new Bishop of Cleveland, on Tuesday, October 17. Bishop Perez celebrated Mass with our students, encouraging them to always remember the following: “Never, never, never underestimate the power of God’s spirit working in you, through you and despite you.” During the Mass, our principal, Mrs. Blanc, presented Bishop Perez with a spiritual bouquet from the entire student body. In the spiritual bouquet, students shared prayers and acts of kindness that they would offer in thanksgiving for Bishop Perez.
After Mass, Bishop Perez received a tour of Holy Name, led by several of our student ambassadors. He joined them for lunch, where he learned more about Holy Name and our school’s rich history and tradition. The students were happy to give Bishop Perez some final gifts, including a Holy Name fleece sweatshirt, and items made with the 3D Printer!
Thank you, Bishop Perez, for visiting Holy Name and sharing your enthusiasm and love for the Church with all of us. We look forward to having you back with us in the future!
Namer Nation: You helped us get this far. Now, it’s time to help us win Cleveland.com’s Best School Spirit title! Vote every hour until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 26. Let’s bring the title HOME to Holy Name!
Vote at http://www.cleveland.com/best/2017/10/its_spirit_showdown_time_top_2.html
Holy Name High School Athletic Boosters
Night at the Races
Saturday, November 18, 2017
HN Auxiliary Gym
6000 Queens Highway
Parma Heights, Ohio 44130
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m., Races begin at 7 p.m.
*The deadline to buy tickets, horses and/or advertising space is Monday, November 6.*
All proceeds benefit the Holy Name Athletic Teams.
Event tickets are $30 each and include entry, a hot catered meal, beer, wine and soft drinks.
Horses are also still available at $15 each. The horse’s name, along with the owner’s name, will be listed in the program booklet. Each winning horse owner receives a trophy and $50 to celebrate the win!
Advertising opportunities in our program booklet are available, and volunteers to help before, during and after the event are always welcomed.
For tickets and horses, contact Leah Patton at 216-402-7148 or at leah.patton@hotmail.com.
For advertising in the race program booklet, contact Jim Joyce at 216-548-9510 or at jmjoyce352@hotmail.com.
For volunteering at Night at the Races, contact Margaret Balodis at hnvolunteers@holynamehs.com. Please note the revised email address; we apologize for the error.
Thank you for your support of Holy Name Athletics. Go Green Wave!
Below is the official revised first semester exam schedule.
Please keep in mind these main points:
After the fifth and sixth period exams on Tuesday, December 19, the building will close at 12 p.m. to begin Christmas Break. All students MUST leave the building by that time.
Because of the Snow Day on Thursday, December 14, the seventh and eighth period exams will take place on Wednesday, January 3, the day we return from Christmas Break. This will NOT be a normal school day. Students will begin the seventh period exam at 8 a.m. The eighth period exam will go until 11:15 a.m., and then students will be dismissed for the day. There will be bus service to school that Wednesday, but no bus service that afternoon.
A normal class schedule will resume on Thursday, January 4. Also, please remember that students are still reporting to their first semester classes through Friday, January 12. Second semester classes will begin on Tuesday, January 16.
If you have any questions about the remaining first semester exam schedule, please call the Main Office at 440-886-0300 ext. 120.
Friday, December 15th
First Period Exam 8:00am – 9:30am
Second Period Exam 9:45am – 11:15am
Teacher Lunch 11:30am– 12:15pm
Teacher Dismissal 3:00pm
Monday, December 18th
Third Period Exam 8:00am – 9:30am
Fourth Period Exam 9:45am – 11:15am
Teacher Lunch 11:30am– 12:15pm
Teacher Dismissal 3:00pm
Tuesday, December 19th
Fifth Period Exam 8:00am – 9:30am
Sixth Period Exam 9:45am – 11:15am
Teacher Dismissal 12:00pm (Building closes at 12noon.)
Wednesday, January 3rd
Seventh Period Exam 8:00am – 9:30am
Eighth Period Exam 9:45am – 11:15am
Teacher Lunch 11:30am– 12:15pm
Teacher Dismissal 3:00pm
Please note:
1. There is NO homeroom period on exam days.
2. Students do not need to report to study hall during exam week. However, the cafeteria will be available for supervised study during all periods. If a student is in the building while not in an exam period, s/he must report to the cafeteria.
3. There will be NO bus transportation provided after the last semester exam each afternoon. Bus transportation will only be provided in the morning, transporting students to school.
4. Supervision is available until 3:00pm on Friday, December 15, Monday, December 18 and Wednesday, January 3. On Tuesday, December 19 supervision is ONLY provided until 12:00pm. The building will be closed at that time.
**5. If a student is ill and misses an exam, s/he is responsible for arranging a make-up exam with the teacher as soon as possible.
Congratulations to Director Tina Callari ’81, and the cast and crew of this year’s Fall Play, “The Female Odd Couple,” as they were named a 2017 Land of Cleve Achievement Award Recipient in the Top Children’s Theatre category! All involved did a fantastic job, and we are proud of your accomplishment.
Cast:
Olive Madison: Tess Smith ’19
Florence Unger: Sarah Farris ’18
Sylvie: Ashleigh Mendenhall ’19
Mickey: Anna Regan ’18
Renee: Drie Janowitz ’18
Vera: Mary Dzurik ’18
Manolo Costazuela: Matthew Stracensky ’20
Jesus Costazuela: Daniel Stracensky ’21
Crew:
Stage/Crew Manager: Troy Tetlak ’19
Sound: Peter Fox ’19
Lights: Kayla Gerogosian ’18
Back Stage Crew: Ali Mehlman ’19
Back Stage Crew: Lisa Santiago ’19
Back Stage Crew: Keith Wadley ’19
Back Stage Crew: Chris Bell ’20
Back Stage Crew: Patrick Curry ’20
Back Stage Crew: Kassandra Santiago ’21
Back Stage Crew: Anastasia Hunt ’21
Back Stage Crew: Emilee McCune ’21
Each year, Holy Name High School has a giving tree that includes the names of students at Holy Name Elementary School in Cleveland’s Harvard-Broadway neighborhood. HNHS students, families and faculty members select tags from the tree, and buy Christmas presents for HNES’s Kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Last week, several of our senior Campus Ministry members delivered the gifts to HNES. The joy on the children’s faces reminded all that ‘it is in giving that we receive.’ We pray that all Holy Name Elementary School families, as well as our own, have a blessed and peaceful Christmas.
Due to the cold weather expected the rest of this week, and the closure of many districts around us that provide us with busing, Holy Name High School will be closed Thursday, January 4 and Friday, January 5. Please stay safe during this cold winter blast!
Due to the snow and ice on the roads, Holy Name High School will be CLOSED on Monday, January 8.
Because of dangerous ice and snow expected later this morning and afternoon, Holy Name will be CLOSED TODAY, Friday, January 12. Stay safe!
Due to Friday’s snow/ice day, Holy Name will extend the second quarter/first semester by one day. When students return to school on Tuesday, January 16, that will be the LAST day of the second quarter/first semester. This means that everyone should still report to first semester classes on Tuesday.
Students must turn in all work on Tuesday, January 16 that was originally due Friday, January 12. This includes homework assignments, speeches, debates, essay, quizzes, art projects, etc.
The third quarter/second semester will now begin on Wednesday, January 17. Homeroom teachers will be passing out hard copies of the students’ second semester class schedules in homeroom on Tuesday so all are prepared for the new semester that will begin on Wednesday.
If a senior is interested in applying for Early Dismissal, she/he MUST attend a MANDATORY meeting on Wednesday, January 17 after homeroom announcements. The meeting will be in the conference room located next to room 120. During that meeting, the Administration will explain the requirements for obtaining Early Dismissal and will also hand out all necessary paperwork.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF A STUDENT DOES NOT ATTEND THIS INFORMATION MEETING, EARLY DISMISSAL WILL NOT BE AN OPTION.
Please consider the following:
– Only seniors in good academic standing are eligible for Early Dismissal.
– Early Dismissal will be granted for period 8 only. In other words, students may NOT leave the building until the END of 7th period.
– Student-Athletes who are currently in-season are NOT eligible for Early Dismissal. In-season student-athletes would be eligible for Early Dismissal upon the conclusion of their sports season.
– A request form must be submitted for each semester. The request form must be turned in to Mrs. Carter BEFORE Early Dismissal is implemented.
– Seniors with Early Dismissal are to leave the school premises COMPLETELY.
– If students are involved in any after school activities (including detention and/or school clubs), they must report to study hall on those days.
– There may be days when students are not permitted to leave early due to a special schedule. Students will be given ample notice so they may plan for these days.
(Additional details of the Early Dismissal privilege may be found in the Holy Name H.S. student handbook.)
Please see the Administration with any questions.
Holy Name is proud to announce that two students received recognition after submitting artwork to the 2018 Scholastic Art Awards – Cuyahoga County Region Competition. Student artwork pieces from across the county were considered, with 3,325 submissions being reviewed.
Karen Nemeth ’18 received a Gold Key Award (artwork demonstrating the highest levels of achievement in originality, personal voice and technical skill) for her drawing and illustration titled “The Future,” while also receiving a Silver Key Award (artwork demonstrating achievement worthy of recognition at the regional level) for her printmaking piece, “Acceptance.”
Sarah Sparks ’18 earned an Honorable Mention (artwork demonstrating creative potential) for her mixed media piece, “Spiral Garden.”
Both Karen and Sarah were recognized for these achievements at an award ceremony held at the Cleveland Institute of Art on Saturday, January 13. Karen’s artwork is now on display in CIA’s Reinberger Gallery, with Sarah’s artwork being displayed digitally on monitors in the same gallery. Their artwork will be up through Friday, February 2, and gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; and 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Karen’s Silver Key Award piece, “Acceptance,” was made during Mrs. Beth Ryan’s College Credit Plus (CCP) Art Foundations class, with her Gold Key Award winning artwork done in last year’s Intermediate Design course. When designing her artwork, Karen is inspired by her daily life struggles. “Artwork helps display emotions and life,” said Karen. “Art comes in many forms, and it is a great way of expressing yourself. I like how universal and versatile it can be.”
Next year, Karen plans to study Studio Art at Kent State University. In the future, she would like to travel and become multilingual.
Sarah’s entry was also created as part of her work in Mrs. Beth Ryan’s CCP Art Foundations course. She grew up with art as a major part of her life, as her mother is a high school art teacher. “I also focus on emotions for art inspiration,” said Sarah. “I like to incorporate shapes and designs from nature into my designs, too.”
After graduation this spring, Sarah plans to study Studio Art, Interior Design or Architecture at The Ohio State University or Kent State University.
The entire Holy Name community congratulates both Karen and Sarah for sharing their talents and creating this beautiful, award-winning artwork!
Congratulations to the Holy Name High School Class of 2022! Your classmates at Holy Name look forward to you joining them as part of the Namer Family very soon. Look for a special surprise in your front yard tomorrow – it’s our way of welcoming you to HN!
The Holy Name High School Athletic Department, with the support of the Holy Name Team Shop, is now offering an online store through OH Teamshop!
The online-only store will provide spirit wear for our baseball, lacrosse, softball, and track and field teams. This season, there are also Holy Name-branded items that do not feature specific teams.
Orders through this online shop can be placed through Monday, March 5, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Purchases can be made in three easy steps:
1. Visit the online store at https://holynamespring.itemorder.com/
2. Select your items and add them to your cart.
3. Securely checkout with your credit card.
All orders must be placed and paid for online.
While there are many great items available for purchase in our school Team Shop, the items you will see on this website are exclusive, online items only.
Orders will be shipped directly to you approximately 15 days after the store close date.
Thank you for supporting Holy Name!
Earn your place in Holy Name High School history: Help name the NEW Green Wave Mascot!
The Mascot Naming Submission Form is now open, with entries being taken until Friday, March 9 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The form asks for the nominator’s name and email address, and most importantly, what the name of the new Holy Name mascot should be. To access the submission form, visit this page by Friday night.
Once all submissions are in, the Mascot Naming Committee will review all of them and select their top choices (submissions of the same name multiple times will not influence the committee’s decision on whether or not to include them in the top choices).
A separate survey will be sent out at a later date with the top name choices included, and whichever name receives the highest amount of votes in that survey, will be the winner.
Current students, alumni, parents and friends are all invited to participate in the Mascot Naming Contest. The committee looks forward to reviewing the submissions!
This is a reminder that all 2018-2019 Holy Name Scholarship Applications are due by next Friday, March 23. The scholarship applications can be dropped off in the Main Office any time between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. this week or next week. No late applications will be accepted.
If you still need the scholarship forms, please download them at https://www.holynamehs.com/holy-name-high-school-tuition/. If you have any questions about the Holy Name Scholarships, please email Miss Kate McCall at kmccall@holynamehs.com. She is chaperoning a field trip to Washington, DC the rest of this week, but will return to the office on Monday, March 19. Any student who needs to speak to her in-person is welcome to visit her office next week.
Please also remember that the FACTS Financial Aid Application must be filled out by Friday, April 6. This can be completed at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3X2NP. If you have any questions about the FACTS Financial Aid Application, please email Finance Director Mrs. Bernie Kowal at bkowal@holynamehs.com.
Finally, Cleveland Scholarship Request or Renewal Forms are due back to Holy Name by Monday, April 23. Visit https://www.holynamehs.com/holy-name-high-school-tuition/ for more information on the Cleveland Scholarship. If you have any questions about the Cleveland Scholarship, please email Assistant Admissions Director Mrs. Emily Yaya at eyaya@holynamehs.com.
Holy Name High School is saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Marlo Termini ’45. Mr. Termini was one of the finest, kindest Namers in Holy Name’s rich history. He was a beloved former Holy Name coach who frequently came to games, and kept in touch with many of his former players.
As a school community, we are proud to have him as a member of our Athletic Hall of Fame, as well as a Doc Scullen Award recipient.
Please keep in your prayers Mr. Termini’s family, especially his wife, Rose, and sons, Mark ’74 and Mel ’77.
Services will be held on Thursday, March 22 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Monica (Garfield Heights). The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the Mass and at the Knights of Columbus Hall #4130 (Garfield Heights) following the cemetery.
http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=188497698
Due to the bad weather and hazardous road conditions, school is CLOSED today, Wednesday, March 21.
