Nolan Catholic Thespians Rank High at State Competition

Nolan Catholic thespians took top honors at the Thespian Convention in Corpus Christi Nov. 18 and 19 with two students qualifying for the national competition in Lincoln, Neb. in June.

National competition-bound students are Caroline Cradick in Solo Musical and Andrea Meza in Monologue.

Two students, Meza and Christopher Fitzer, were selected in the Top Ten for scenic design for “Streetcar Named Desire.”

In addition, Geoff Pierret and Katie Simeroth, both children of NCHS alumni, were named best actor and actress for their roles in “Fantasies at the Frick,” directed by Abby Rosenthal, an NCHS faculty member.

Viking Marching Band Wins State for Third Straight Year

By Laura Lucero

Congratulations to the Nolan Catholic Viking Marching Band for their 2006 TPSMEA State Championship performance in Houston, Texas on October 28th. This is the band’s third consecutive state championship and their sixth in the past seven years.

In addition to their overall Marching Band Championship and Division 1 rating, the Nolan Catholic Viking Marching Band received first place awards for Outstanding Drum Major, Outstanding Drum Line/Percussion, and Outstanding Winds.

MLT (Ministry Leadership Team) Raise Funds for the Marianist Katrina Fund

The week of October 2-10 was designated as “Ragin’ Cajun Week” by the students of the Ministry Leadership Team. Seniors Rachel McNellis and Patrick Reis presented Fr. Tim with a check for $3,244.92 to the Marianist Katrina Fund during a Mass celebrating the feast of Our Lady of the Pillar on October 12th, presided by Fr. Tim Kenney, S.M., Director of Education for the Marianist Province.

This money was raised during a school-wide collection. Students, faculty and staff were encouraged to donate the cost of one lunch to the fund, part of a collaborative effort among 18 Marianist schools to rebuild 4 homes destroyed by hurricane Katrina just over a year ago.

Help Support Nolan Catholic at Mardi Gras 2007 Feb. 10

1 Month to go before Mardi Gras 2007 – Don't forget to reserve your Krewe table, donate an item, and/or buy your raffle tickets.

1. Krewe tables are still available for those who want reserved seating at this year's "fun"-raising gala dinner, auction and dance Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Krewe tables are $1,200 for a table of 10. It includes:

• Reserved seating for 10
• Special 2007 NCHS commemorative gift
• Table host/hostess gift
• Photo of table guests

If you know four other couples who are attending Mardi Gras, go together and sponsor a Krewe table, It’s a great way to enjoy the evening and ensure you can sit with your friends. Individual tickets purchased are for open seating only. All Platinum, Gold, Emerald and Krewe Table sponsors will be recognized in the Mardi Gras Program.

Contact Don Phifer, 817-498-9103 and/or visit http://www.nolancatholichs.org/ia/mardi- gras.htm and complete the Sponsor & Krewe Table Form and Underwriting/Sponsor/Advertising link. Sponsor & Krewe Table deadline: Jan. 17, 2007 Note: Individual tickets for open seating also are available for $85.00 each.

2. Donations can and do come in many shapes, sizes and amounts. “We can take various unrelated donated items and assemble them into highly desired packages,” said Solicitation Coordinator, Don Phifer. Please take a moment to consider any items that you would like to contribute to the live or silent auctions.

3. Volunteers Needed: NCHS Mardi Gras 2007 is just 1 month away and volunteers are needed to help with registration and check-in the night of the event – Feb. 10, 2007 at Fort Worth Convention Center. Volunteers will be provided food that night separate from the Mardi Gras gala as part of their service for the event. If you would be willing to donate a few hours to this special fund-raiser, please contact mardigr as@nolancatholichs.org. Thank you.

4. Mardi Gras Raffle 2007 – Win a Chance at a $3,500 Prize Package!!! Mardi Gras raffle tickets are now available for purchase for $10 each that includes a free buy one, get one free coupon to Los Vaqueros Restaurant. Where to get your tickets: • You should have received 8 raffle tickets in the mail to purchase • Purchase from a student (and help them earn individual and class prizes for top sellers) • Purchase at select area parishes during designated weekends in January. Check your parish for details.

The winner of the $3,500 top prize can choose from the following:

$3,500 tuition credit to any Fort Worth Diocesan Catholic School; or
$3,500 shopping spree to the stores of your choice; or
$3,500 vacation package.

Send raffle ticket stubs and checks to: NCHS Mardi Gras, 4501 Bridge St., Fort Worth Texas 76103. Deadline: Feb. 2, 2007

Please check your mailboxes in the next few days for your copy of the Mardi Gras Gazette complete with details you need to know about this year’s event. For continuous updates, visit www.nolancath olichs.org and click on the Mardi Gras logo.

National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers

Congratulations to the following teachers who have been inducted into the National Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Teachers:

Bruce Horn
Mary Sue Leese
Paul Duckworth

NHR’s Outstanding American Teachers was established to provide positive recognition to educators who have been identified by their students as having had the greatest influence on their lives, either as a student or as an individual.

Theater Nolan Announces “Little Shop of Horrors” as 2007 Spring Musical

Theater Nolan announced recently that theywould present a revival of “Little Shop of Horrors.”

Performances will be held March 2, 3, 9, and 10 at 7 p.m. in the NCHS Auditorium.

A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul- mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!

One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a house-hold name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, who redefined the animated musical film with Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”, “Beauty And The Beast” and “Aladdin.” Charming, tuneful and hilarious, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “Little Shop Of Horrors” never fails to entertain. FROM: http://www.mtishows.com/show_home.as p? id=000188

“Little Shop of Horrors” was last presented at NCHS in 2001. There are plans to invite the previous cast to unite at one of the performances.

NCHS Daily Bulletins

The Nolan Catholic Daily Bulletin is available everyday on Ed-Line. Parents, please be sure to view this bulletin on a daily basis for important information related to your child and their activities.

The Bulletin also has information as to daily and weekly activities throughout the campus that might be of interest to you and/or your child.

The NCHS administration encourages you to actively view the Bulletin on a daily basis.

Spirit Gear for Tots

The Viking Club Spirit Gear Store now has t-shirts and sweatshirts for infant and toddler "Future Vikings." Sizes range from newborn to 24 months. Youth smalls are also available in some cases. You can purchase items for your children as well as other general spirit gear items to show your Viking spirit. Just visit http://ww w.vikingclubspiritgear.org/. Money raised through Viking Club assists school athletic programs.

Check it out.

Tennis

NCHS Senior Kristen Rafael signed her letter of intent to play for the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Nov. 8, the first day players were eligible. Rafael won the TAPPS girl’s singles title in 2004 and 2005 and was runner-up in 2006. She is ranked first in Texas and 7th in the nation with the USTA in the 18 and under age group.

Rafael plans to earn enough points with the International Tennis Federation to compete in the 2007 Junior US Open. She had also considered offers from Harvard University, Princeton University and Georgia Tech. She will be attending Notre Dame on a full, four-year scholarship.

Football

The Vikings fell to Houston St. Pius X in their TAPPS semifinal playoff, 28-21, ending their chances to repeat as state champions.

Congrutulations to the players, coaches, and parents for another successful season.