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Greetings,
Welcome
to the Viking e-Trumpet, your monthly e-mail NCHS information source.
This issue is pretty long. You don't have to read it all at once,
but it's a good idea to go through it to get all of the informaition.
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Main office.
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Vikings Repeat as State Football Champs
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On Saturday, Nov. 26, the Vikings won their second
consecutive TAPPS Division 1 state championship by
avenging a district loss to Addison's Trinity Christian
Academy in Waco in double overtime. The Vikings,
(10-3) won 28-25 on a designed goal-line pass to
sophomore Will Gallagher from quaterback and game
MVP, Sean Hakes. Congratulations to the Vikings for
a great season with familiar results!
Athletic teams keep championship hopes
alive
~ The winter athletic varsity teams are
also off to great starts including:
The boys basketball team (7-0) that won the recent
Trinity Valley tournament;
The (7-1-0) Nationally Ranked Lady Viking Soccer
team that won the St. Mary's Hall Invitational in San
Antonio;
The undefeated boys soccer team (3-0);
The (7-2) girls basketball team that is off to a great
start; and
The swim team that is shining as a group and as
individuals.
Viking Club Spirit Gear ~ The Viking Spirit
Store will be open December 5 through December 8
from 8:00am - 3:00pm for holiday shopping. All
merchandise will also be in the Arena for your
shopping convenience.
Due to the mid-term
test schedule and school holidays, all Christmas
orders must be placed by DEcember 8 No orders will
be filled after Decmber 8.
Winter Sports Program front cover photo
shoot will be held Sunday, December 4, at 8:30
a.m. in front of Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant – 3400
Denton Highway, Fort Worth, 76117. Senior athletes
(boys and girls basketball, soccer, and swimming)
need to wear their sports uniform for the photo.
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05-06 Excellence In Education Annual Fund in Full Swing
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Year End Tax Breaks Can Benefit You!
The 05-06 EIE Annual Fund is in full swing.
To date, we are halfway to the goal! Over 80% of
the NCHS Faculty and Staff have made a
commitment, and the School Board has 100%
participation.
Your investment in the EIE Annual Fund helps provide
for teacher salaries and benefits, tuition assistance,
and assists in ongoing maintenance and repairs. It
helps us create champions out of the young men and
women entrusted to our care.
During tax year 2005, additional tax breaks can
benefit you. A recent article in FORBES magazine
stated that the temporary tax break could make 2005
the year of giving generously. [Read the FORBES
article at www.nolancatholichs.org/ia.annual-fund for
more information! ]
Donations postmarked by Dec. 31, 2005, are eligible
for your 2005 tax deduction to the fullest extent
allowed by law.
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Students' Spotlight
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Winds of ChangeFour students [Kaylen Short '07, Daniel
Hernandez '07, Caleb Wenzel '07, and Ly Hoang '08] represented
NCHS during the 2005 National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC)
in Atlanta. The NCYC theme was "Winds of Change," and was
a challenge to youth everywhere to revolutionize the world
by acting and preaching Jesus' love to all. "The speakers
I heard were wonderful and their messages of action and change
really hit home as was seen in the amazing response of joy
and passion of the participants," said Kaylen Short of her
experience.
Engineering Club ~ The Engineering Club successfully competed
in the Winston Science competition. The team of Michael Livens,
Brittany Tisdell, and Ben Huck competed in the "Make a New
Product" category. John Newman and Adam Phipps competed in
the "Leaf Blower Hovercraft" race. Their leaf blower hovercraft
won second place in two separate races (beating Bishop Lynch
both times). The team's "Power Car" placed 5th out of 50 with
an average speed of 22 mph.The competitions were held in Dallas
over the weekend of November 18. The club has more contests
planned in February and April. They meet Wednesday's after
school in Dr. Scheer's (moderator) room, B17.
Thespians ~ Congratulations to all of the Thespians who
participated in the State Festival. Theatre Nolan had a strong
showing in several events. Sarah Arseneau was selected as
"Best Actress" and Geoff Pierret was selected as "Best Actor"
for their performances in "Waiting for Godot."
German Class & Club ~ The German Club soccer team retained
its Regional Champion title by winning at the Oct. 29 Sportfest
held at Plano H.S. Junior German Students had a trip to Kuby's
Delicatessen on Nov. 19 to enjoy German food. Mrs. Anna Hicks
and Mr. Bruce Horn accompanied them. The German Club will
have its annual Christmas Party on Dec. 4th. German food will
be served, and good fun and fellowship will make it an enjoyable
evening.
TPSMEA All-State Choir ~ Congratulations to the following
students who were judged November 5- 6, 2005 and selected for
the All-State Choir:
Andrew Hammond
Eric Han
Daniel Hernandez
Patrick Judge
Taylor Reeves
Branden Torres
Caleb Wenzel
Caroline Cradick and Andrew Houk were selected as alternates.
Congratulations to these fine singers.
Carnegie Hall Unleased Fundraiser ~ Mass - Jan. 22,
2006 at 9:00am in the Arena followed by a pancake breakfast
in the school cafeteria to benefit the choir in their efforts
to go to New York City to sing at Carnegie Hall in March.
Pancake breakfast prices are:
Adults - $5.00 each
Children 12 and under $3.00
Thanks for your continued support!
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Campus Announcements
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Journey of Hope
~ On Wednesday, October
19, the “Journey of Hope” made an appearance at a
school assembly at NCHS. Juniors and seniors
attended the hour-long assembly where the visiting
members of the group made a lasting impression on
students, staff, and faculty.
Journey of Hope is a non-profit organization led by
murder victim family members who speak to various
audiences in order to educate and address
alternatives to the death penalty.
Journey “storytellers” come from all walks of life and
represent the full spectrum of faith, color, and
economic situation. They know first hand the
aftermath of the insanity and horror of murder. With
compelling voices, they retell their stories of personal
tragedy and share their struggles to heal. Journey of
Hope members choose love over revenge and
compassion for all humanity. Forgiveness is seen as
strength and the way to healing.
Fine Arts Tour
~ The Fine Arts Department
at NCHS will be going on the road Thursday,
December 1 for a Fine Arts Tour day. The Band will
visit Holy Family, St. George's and St. Elizabeth Ann
Seton. The Dance Company will go out to Immaculate
Conception in Denton, then back to Holy Family and
Our Lady of Victory. The Choir will begin with St.
Andrew's, then on to Saint Maria Goretti, St. Rita and
Holy Rosary. Fine Arts events will culminate with a
Fine Arts Assembly during the day on December 9th
at NCHS and a Band and Choir concert that night at
7:00pm in the Hartnett Arena.
Eagle Scout additions
~ After last month's
issue of the e-Trumpet, a few e-mails came in asking
that we update the list of Eagle Scouts at NCHS.
We've since learned that four more students have
earned the rank of Eagle, Michael Shields, Justin
Veltman, Joe Kilianski and Matt Hegeman. Both
Kilianski and Hegeman have also earned their Catholic
Religious medals. Fewer than 1% of Scouts
accomplish this feat. If there are others please let us
know.
2nd Annual National Honor Society Gift-wrapping
Service Project
~ Dec. 10th from 10-3 pm in the
Commons. Bring unwrapped gifts with tags attached
detailing who they are to/from. The service is free,
but donations will go to the Tarrant County Food
Bank and help pay for some officers to go to the
National Convention next year. Gifts can be dropped
off and picked up later, or you can enjoy the bake
sale goodies. We have a ton of wrapping
paper/tags/ribbons and are quite talented, so bring
as many gifts as possible and get your wrapping done
early this year!
Junior High Drama
~ The Junior High proudly
presents Annie Jr.
Tuesday, Dec. 6 and
Wednesday Dec. 7 at 7:00 p.m. both nights. Plenty
of great seats still available! Bring the kids! Faculty
and staff may sign up for reservations in the lounge.
Free admission!
Project Graduation "Phoneraiser"
~ Have you
brought your old cell phones to NCHS yet? If not,
now is a good time to make room for the new phones
that Santa Claus might be bringing. Please send your
phones to the main office or dean's office where
recycle boxes are located. This is a great way to get
them out of your hands and keep them from littering
the environment.
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Review/Exam Week Sports Practice Schedule
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Thurs. Dec. 8 thru Wed. Dec. 14
No scheduled games or contests
Thurs. Dec. 8 – Fri. Dec. 9
Normal practices ending by 6:00 p.m.
Sat. Dec 10 – Tues. Dec. 13
No practices or workouts
Wed. Dec. 14 – Normal practices between 12 and
2 for Grades 10-12 only
Thurs. Dec. 15 at Noon – Normal game & practice
schedule
Students may be excused from practices without
penalty if they need to study or get tutoring.
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Internet Safety
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Keeping your kids safe on the Web
With
all of the information on the Internet these days, it is
hard to keep up with what is out there. One of the
recent trends, especially among teenagers, is
called “Blogging” (short for Web Logging). Blogging is
a type of web diary where students go to express
their thoughts and feelings, connect with friends,
and “vent.” Many websites offer places where
students can get free websites and blogs. Some of
the most popular sites are myspace.com, xanga.com,
and livejournal.com. These sites also allow students
to post pictures of themselves. Some students even
post where they go to school, their home address,
and their cell phone number.
Although your student may think this is all innocent
and fun, you must remember that anyone with
access to a computer has the potential to access
these sites, including people with bad intentions.
That is why it is crucial that you monitor what your
students are posting on the internet. Students should
never post personal information about themselves.
They should not post where they go to school, their
first or last names, or even their home town.
Predators can use this information to track them
down or lure them into bad situations.
What Can You Do?
Here are some tips from
the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use:
Talk with your student
about appropriate
Internet activities, responsible communications and
values like modesty and kindness.
Remain engaged in your student’s online
activities.
You are the parent! It is your
responsibility to know what your student is doing
online.
Keep the computer in a public place in your
house,
not your student’s bedroom. Periodically
check what your child is doing. Limit access when
you are not present. Review files or install monitoring
software.
Emphasize the public, permanent and
transmittable nature of online
communications.
Limit Internet access for younger children to e-
mails and instant messages with friends and to Web
sites that you have reviewed.
Expand access for
teens, but only under conditions where they are held
accountable. Install monitoring software, but use it
only if you have a reasonable suspicion of misuse.
Help your students maintain a balance in
their activities.
Computers should be used in
proportion to time spent in person with friends and
family, as well as reading, exercising and studying.
Article reprinted with permission from
November 2005 Shine
, Eagle Mountain-
Saginaw ISD
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