Optimist Texans ~ Juniors Jessica Joseph and Michael Shields were selected as the Optimist Young Texan and Texanne. They will now compete with other Optimist organizations for State Recognition. Awards are based on academics, community service and contributions. An awards breakfast was attended by thier families, Mrs. Kulpa and Brother Al Kuntimier.

13 Inducted on the 13th ~ Congratulations to the thirteen students who were inducted into the International Thespian Society (an honor theatre society) on Friday, May 13 at the Theatre Nolan Awards Banquet and Induction Ceremony.
The students are:

A Note from the Chaplain
Fr. Jim (seated) with students during the Junior Retreat, no really, it's him!

"I will be assigned to Chaminade Prep, one of our Marianist schools in California this coming year. I have certainly enjoyed my years here at Nolan Catholic and wish you the best of God's blessings in the future. May God bless you in all ways, always."
- Fr. Jim

Thank you Fr. Jim for your years of dedication to and love of the students, faculty/staff, and greater community of Nolan Catholic High School.

Speech & Debate Camp ~ The dates/times are set (July 25-29 Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:00pm) for the 2005 Speech & Debate Camp. Students must have an application turned in by June 30 in order to receive information (via Mail) on the camp. Application forms are in the main office and the B-4 (drama classroom) door.

Are you Greek? ~ Did you have Greek affiliations in college? Please contact Melissa Landregan (mlandregan@nolancatholichs.org or 817- 457-2920 ext. 1724) if your daughter is thinking about Greek life during college and would like more information about it. Melissa Lendregan is a Spanish teacher here at NCHS and is the Alpha Phi representative for Arlington Panhellenic.

NCHS Announces Esto Dux Recipients
Mike and Donna Cook honored at Commencement Exercises

On Sunday, May 22, Nolan Catholic High School honored Mike and Donna Cook with the school's Esto Dux Award during the May 22 commencement exercises at Will Rogers Auditorium. The NCHS administration believes a life-long support of and commitment to catholic education (the award's criteria) is demonstrated by Mike and Donna Cook. The couple has done more than just send their children to catholic schools; they have been actively involved as parents in the life of these schools, supporting these institutions with their time, their talents and their treasure. They are examples of Christian stewardship of the gifts they have been given. And they are models for others, especially for the graduates, of what Nolan Catholic High School holds as its ideals.

Thank you to all the Volunteers who helped make the 2004-2005 school year a special one.

We thank the ticket takers, program sellers, concession workers, linesmen, spotters, gate keepers, hospitality workers, Spirit Gear helpers, timers, scorebook keepers, security, chain crew, Senior flower parents, Pep-Rally workers, Golf Tournament helpers, Colonial concessionaires, the parents who provided the dinners for the athletes and those who worked on the Teacher's luncheons. A special thank you to the parents who gave their time and talents and chaired so many projects for the Viking Club to help us be successful.

Thank you to the Mardi Gras volunteers for a great party, to the Bulkettes (pictured above) for your 'tons' of work, to the classroom helpers, division volunteers, and all of you who in your way helped make this year a success. We couldn't have done it without you.

Have a great and restful summer. We will see you in August.

~ Mary Ellen Byrnes, Volunteer Coordinator

Two '05 Grads Sign Letters of Intent ~ On Thursday, May 26, 2005, two NCHS graduates signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic endeavors at two universities: Andrew Montes signed with Texas A&M University and Nick Flaherty signed with St. Louis University both for men's track & cross country.

The two will take similar paths after high school Andrew Montes, of Colleyville, is the gold medalist in the 1600 (1Mile) and 3200 (2 mi) TAPPS 6A. He was also the state champion in Cross Country TAPPS 6A (October 2004) and plans to major in business. Nick Flaherty, of Fort Worth, came in third in the 1600 and third in the 3200 TAPPS 6A state track meet and plans to major in business as well.

Athlete of the Year ~ Andrew Montes '05 was recently named TAPPS 6A Male Athlete of the Year. This year alone Andrew was the TAPPS 6A cross country state champion, track 2 mile and 1 mile state champion, swimming - 200m free 3rd place finisher and placed 2nd in the 500m free at the state meet. "Andrew is an outstanding student and citizen," said NCHS AD Steve Prud'homme, "he has competed at the TAPPS state competition and placed in three sports all four years at Nolan Catholic. This young man has put together an outstanding high school career."

Attention Athletes ~ According to TAPPS rules, all physicals must be done after June 1, 2005. All Sports Participation Packets, including physicals need to be returned to the Athletic Director's office no later than July 28th for those students participating in Fall sports. Physicals will be performed at NCHS on Monday July 25, 2005 @ 6pm for a fee of $20 Incoming freshman can pick up the Sports Participation Packets at registration. Students that are currently enrolled will receive the packets in the mail. ~ Matt Leo, Trainer

Athletic Awards

Kristin Fisher (pictured at right), junior high teacher at NCHS, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market on Meadowbrook. She was presented a $1,000 check and $50 gift card by Elena Payne, Wal-Mart's Community Invlovement Coordinator (left) for this honor. Kristin was nominated by one of her 2004-2005 students, Carloine Reid '09 (center). "She's the best teacher," said Reid, "she teaches history in a way that relates the present to the past."