The Santa Showdown was created by Ryan Haynes '11. It's a football game played every December and consists of the senior boys from the 2010 Varsity football team (Class of 2011) . The goal is to get together and relive the glory days!!  Ryan came up with the name Santa Showdown, and he also created a Facebook page for this group to send out information every December about the date and time of each game.  An "after party" was also created by Kathryn and Tom Dooling and i t too has become a tradition where the football players and their parents gather for a "Christmas Party" the evening of the Santa Showdown.

 

The football players from the Class of 2011 were part of a spirited Rocket football team who made it to the Final Four in Ohio during the 2010 football season. These players have been participating in the Santa Showdown for 7 years now.  There were 24 seniors on that 2010 Final Four team, but not all of them can play in every Santa Showdown.  This past year was the most highly attended game from this graduating class. 

 

For the first few years, the boys enjoyed full-blown tackling.  And for a few days afterward, they all suffered the ramifications of tackling...they weren't in "football" shape anymore!!!  After the first few years, they decided to switch to "two-hand touch".  They claim they are getting old and their bodies can't take it anymore!  According to Matt Norrish, "Peter Schmidt holds the record for the number of concussions for still thinking he has a helmet on while playing."

 

Occasionally a younger brother would be invited to play to make the teams even.  This year the juniors from that Final Four team were invited to play.

 

As far as these boys are concerned, they will continue to play in the Santa Showdown until they just can't do it anymore!!! 

Remember if you are getting together with your class for lunches or dinners, have a tradition that your Rocket friends have been doing for a while, or have a classmate that the rest of us should get to know, I would love to come out and put you in the next newsletter. Just give me a call at 513-231-3500 X 5850 or email me by  clicking here .

Alumna Jessica Tiettmeyer '11 and senior Wade Brokamp listen to freshmen Maddie Wilburn present her science fair projec t.

Freshman Isabella Bonner presents her science fair project to alumnus Joe Phelps '77 and senior Jude Gerrard.

Archbishop McNicholas High School held its annual Science Fair on Weds., Jan. 24. Several of the judges were alumni of McNicholas High School who helped the science department pick the projects that will continue to the Regional Science Fair at the University of Cincinnati in March.

If you are interested in getting involved in McNicholas as a mentor, class or Career Day speaker, or Science Fair judge next year, please join the Alumni Connector program.   Click here for more information and to join.

Grab your lasso ladies! It's not too late to get on the bus to Nashville for the annual ladies only weekend on April 27, 28 and 29. One bus is already full, and we have several reservations to start a second bus. We need an additional 45 registrations by Feb. 15 to book a second bus.  If we do not reach the number we need for a second bus, you are still welcome to join us but will have to drive on your own. 

The bus trip is a ladies-only, kid-free weekend that raises money for the Athletic Boosters.  We will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 27 at Veteran's Park (8531 Forest Rd.). Our trip will include:

• Transportation to and from Nashville (prorated if we do not get second bus and you have to drive)
• Breakfast both Saturday and Sunday/shuttle service to downtown
• Hotel accommodations for two nights at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
• Lots and lots of fun memories

Rates with bus transportation:

• $350/4 to a room per person
• $400/3 to a room per person
• $450/2 to a room per person

 

Please click here to make your reservation. Contact Cyndi Gardner at  Cynthia.gardner@thechristhospital.com with questions.

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Albert Riestenberg '63 will be starting his 15th year of retirement this May. He has been enjoying working with a group that builds a home for Dayton Habitat for Humanity each summer. He also has been enjoying his two grandsons, they are great fun, but they can wear you out.

Christine Fischer Presutto '98 is married to David (Elder '01) in September of 2010. They have three children, Paige (15), Evan (6), and Avary (3). Paige and Evan both are avid soccer players, and Avary enjoys playing with baby dolls and watching YouTube videos of people playing with baby dolls. (Yes, that's a thing). Christine and her husband have been working in the healthcare industry for about 15 years at various healthcare organizations in Ohio and Northern Ky.  They enjoy living in Cincinnati but also like to travel when life permits it.

This list is generated from local obituaries and information received from the family and friends of our alumni and current students. Please contact the alumni office  if there is incorrect or missing information.