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Classes & Clubs

Delivering more than Religion ~ Mrs. MarySue Leese's religion classes presented 1,300 cans of food to the Eastside Ministries for distribution for Thanksgiving. Eastside Ministries helps families in crisis with supplemental food, clothing, limited financial assistance, and social services. Eastside Ministries was founded in 1987 by an interfaith coalition of churches. The religion classes also brought in 17 winter coats for the Arlington Fire Department collection as well as organizing a canned food drive for Christmas. "Thank you to all who have contributed and to all who are keeping the poor and the hungry in their prayers during this winter season." ~ Mrs. MarySue Leese Move over Leno! ~ Mr. Stephen Kai Nemeth's World Geography Studies classes held their very own Talk Show. The students portrayed the main characters from James Hilton's classic novel LOST HORIZON. Mr. Nemeth was the talk-show host and interviewed the students while the rest of the class as audience members asked the characters additional questions. This unique approach to teaching the material garnered many interesting questions from the audience members and allowed the classes to dig deeper into the story. The novel was part of the NCHS summer-reading program. The classes also studied the culture of Tibet (the setting of the novel). »

Alumni CD Release

Nolan Catholic Science Chair and Ecology/Environmental Systems teacher, Dr. Joe Kuban '68 along with the group The Lost Chizo Band (with brothers, Frank '66 and John '69) have just released their first CD: ON THE RIVER ROAD: SONGS FROM THE BIG BEND. Songwriter Joe Kuban, known for his original senior class tunes, penned the songs for this CD over a 30 year period while doing research in the park. Kuban says that the beauty, history, legends, and cultures of Big Bend have inspired the 13 selected tunes on this first CD. All the proceeds of this first release benefit the Big Bend Natural History Association. CDs can be purchased on-line by visiting the group's website: www.agavemusic.com. More Alumni news »

For the Parents

Project Graduation ~ On November 25, Project Graduation volunteers and senior students unveiled the Senior Wall. This double-size bulletin board now includes information submitted for and by seniors including: a Photo Shoot, Senior Favorites, College Bound, Birthdays, a Parents Corner, and the very popular "Countdown to Graduation" clock! Seniors can have photos or other information posted to the wall by bringing items to Mr. Stanley Burk's room A21. The next Project Graduation meeting is Monday, January 26, 2004. Town Hall Meetings on NCHS finances & tuition ~ On Tuesday evening, January 27, 2004, and again on Monday evening, February 2, 2004, the Finance Committee of the Nolan Catholic High School Board will hold "town meetings" with current Nolan Catholic parents to explain the financial structure of NCHS and tuition issues. Edline Questions or Problems ~ If you have any questions or problems with your Edline account, please send ALL correspondence by e-mail to edline@nolancatholichs.org More parent information can be found @ Parents' Quicklinks »

NCHS Notables

Athletic Accolades ~ Congratulations to the boys cross country team for winning their second consecutive TAPPS state championship. The boys and girls cross country teams are pictured at right posing with the new championship banner after the December 8 all-school Mass. Congratulations to the NCHS Senior football players who played in the 2003 Private School all-star football game: Seniors, Matt Riojas, Thomas Kuntz, and Matt Meek. Way to go Vikings! Go to NCHS Athletics for the 2003 All- District Teams for Volleyball & Football. 2003 Alumni Girls Soccer Game ~ The 2003 Girls soccer team will host the annual Alumni Soccer Game on Saturday, January 3 at 7:00 pm at Doskocil Stadium. Any NCHS alumni girls soccer players wishing to play can contact coach Jay Fitzgerald @ jay@jatoathletics.com History Fair projects on display ~ Ms. Kristin Fisher has not only been busy in her classroom with her students, preparing them for the history fair, but also arranging many of the students' displays in the library for all to enjoy. Please take the time to visit the school library and see these outstanding project displays. The NCHS History Fair will be held Saturday, January 17, 2004 in the Commons. Moms in Touch ~ Moms in Touch meets each Thursday at 2:00 pm in the NCHS Chapel. The group gathers weekly to pray for Nolan Catholic High School. ALL are welcome to pray for the school, community, and special needs. »