Art Student Wins at Local Show

9th grader, Courtney Hakes (Art I), right, won first place along with a check for $50.00, for her watercolor painting, in the Trinity Art's Guild 2007 Youth Art Show.

Puente, Oest Earn Eagle Scout Rank

Tyler Puente and Jacob Oest earned the prestigious Eagle Scout rank at a ceremony earlier this year. Both boys are members of Troop 32 out of Keller, Texas and both are seniors at Nolan Catholic. They are also members of the select group Order of the Arrow, a Scout Honor Society.

Tyler Puente organized and lead a crew of 16 scouts who sanded, cleaned and painted over four hundred feet of metal pipe fence at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School baseball field in Keller, Texas.

Jacob Oest led a group of 10 scouts who repainted the St. John the Apostle Catholic Church campus parking lot stripes and borders.

NCHS Senior Patrick Reis Recognized for Big Brothers, Big Sisters Work

Senior Patrick Reis was recognized in Dallas April 10 for his work with the Big Brother/Big Sister organization of north Texas. Patrick represented NCHS as a nominee for the Prudential Spirit of Service award.

NCHS Bands Rate Excellent in Breckenridge

The music department's trip to Breckenridge, Colorado resulted in successful ratings. The Symphonic Band received an Excellent Rating in concert and received a. The Jazz Band received an Excellent Rating in concert and received the same. Competition at this national event is very competitive and the students competed and represented NCHS at its best.

NCHS Christian Ministry Class Recognized for Retirement Village Service

On Wednesday, April 11, Ms. McCullough's Christian Ministry class was recognized for their commitment to service at Lakewood Retirement Village in Fort Worth. The center threw a surprise ice cream social for the class. The students have been helping with bingo, visiting and interviewing with residents, and participating in several other center activities.

NCHS Choirs Receive Honors in Breckenridge

The music department's trip to Breckenridge, Colorado resulted in a successful trip for NCHS choirs. All four Choirs: Women's, Men's, Varsity, and Chamber (Nolan 12) Choirs received Superior ratings and each received trophies. The Varsity, as well as the Chamber Choir, received trophies for outstanding performances in their division, which were for exceedingly high marks.

Daniel Hernandez received a medal for outstanding vocal soloist and Caleb Wenzel received the same for outstanding student accompanist.

Competition at this national event is very competitive and the students competed and represented NCHS at its best.

"Little Shop of Horrors" Garners Buckley Awards Nominations

In March, Theater Nolan's production of Little Shop of Horrors was evaluated by a panel of judges as part of the Betty Lynn Buckley Awards, a program which recognizes excellence in musical theater. Twenty-two schools in Tarrant county, public and private, competed this year.

Theater Nolan is proud to announce its 3 Nominations for Buckley Awards in the following categories:

Best Orchestra - Caleb Wenzel, David Moore, Katie Newman, Nam Nguyen, and Roy Purvis

Best Female Ensemble Performer - Megan Lollar

Best Female Actor - Natalie Hinds

Please congratulate these students on their achievement, and thank you to all who have supported Theater Nolan throughout this school year. The Buckley awards will be held Monday, May 21 at Casa Manana.

Nolan Catholic School Board Honored for Outstanding Achievement

Nolan Catholic High School's Board was among eight governing or advisory boards of Catholic education that received the Outstanding Board Award from the National Association of Boards, Commissions and Councils of Catholic Education (NABCCCE) when the group convened in Baltimore this April. NABCCCE is a commission of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), which held its 104th annual convention and exposition April 10 to 13.

The award was presented to representatives of the boards at the Outstanding Board Award Luncheon on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Mr. Stephen R. Hiner (NCHS Principal) and Mrs. Guadalupe Arriola Sanchez, both board members, received the award.

Attention Senior Parents!

Time is running out to make a banner commemorating your senior's athletic accomplishments! Your student's custom banner will hang in the Arena during the All Sports Banquet on May 6th and then returned to you to keep as a souvenir.

Only ONE day left!! Tuesday, May 1 / 6-8 pm

Make plans to attend! The cost is just $20, and all supplies will be provided. Don't miss out on this great tradition! Any questions? Call Laurie Smith at 926- 6174 or Lynne Eller at 921-5949.

NCHS Band to Host Big Band Dance May 5

Are you looking for a family-oriented event with an opportunity to listen and dance to some great music? Then consider attending the NCHS Jazz Band's Big Band Dance on Saturday May 5, 2007 at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 5819 West Pleasant Ridge Road, Arlington.

The dance will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature the Nolan Catholic High School Jazz Band. Snacks and deserts will be provided. Soft drinks and water will be offered for sale. This is an alcohol-free event. If you enjoy dancing or listening to the Big Band sound, this is an event you will not want to miss.

For more information contact Paul or Joy Krebs at 817 691-5954.

Senior Kristen Rafael Wins Third TAPPS State Tennis Title

Nolan Catholic senior Kristen Rafael won her third TAPPS Div. 1-6A state tennis title in Waco, Texas April 21.

In her four years at Nolan Catholic, Rafael won the TAPPS girls' singles title in 2004 and 2005 and followed with a runner-up finish in 2006. She was undefeated in regular season, district matches, and district and state tournaments, with the exception of one loss in last year's title match, her same opponent this year, whom she defeated for the title.

Rafael's success on the court helped lead the Lady Vikings tennis team to state championships in 2004 and 2005, a state runner-up in 2006, and, with only her points accounted for, a fourth place finish in 2007.

Lady Vikings Win TAPPS State Golf Title

The Lady Vikings won the 6A team state title, finishing 43 shots ahead of second-place John Paul II.

It is the first state title for the Lady Vikings, who had come close to winning several times, finishing second in 2004 and third in 2000, 2001 and 2003. Congratulations on a well deserved honor.

Lady Vikings Sign Letters of Intent

Three Lady Vikings signed letters of intent in the month of April, they are:

Senior Audrey Finley signed a letter of intent to play basketball with Colorado Christian University, a division II school, in Lakewood, Colorado.

Senior Justine Bartos signed a letter of intent to swim with the University of San Diego in San Diego, California.

Senior Beth Hampton signed a letter of intent to play basketball with Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas.

Softball / Baseball

Both the Lady Vikings varsity softball team and the Vikings varsity baseball team have advanced to the TAPPS Div. 1-6A regional playoffs this Saturday, May 5.

The Lady Vikings will play at 1:00 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas at Incarnate Word.

The Vikings will play at 1:00 p.m. in Houston, Texas at St. Pius X.

Should both teams win on Saturday, they would advance to the Final Four round to be played the weekend of May 11 & 12. Check the school's website for information regarding both teams.

Good luck to both teams!

Track & Field

Members of the NCHS track & field team will compete this weekend in the TAPPS Div. 1-6A state meet at the Clyde Hart Complex in Waco, Texas.

The meet gets underway at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, May 4.

Good luck to those members of the track & field team competing this weekend!

NCHS provides an array of opportunities for students to pursue their dreams and aspirations. Your generosity helps to create an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their personal best. We are asking for your support.

Throughout the year, you have received information regarding our Excellence in Education Annual Fund. If you have already taken advantage of our invitation to invest, thank you! If you have not yet taken the opportunity to make this commitment, there is still time to do so before our fiscal year ends. You will benefit by your charitable tax-deduction, and our students will benefit by your support of our very important and critical mission.

This will be our final appeal for the 06-07 school year. Please prayerfully consider your investment in the NCHS Excellence in Education Annual Fund. We sincerely appreciate your ongoing generosity. May God continue to bless you!