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Providence Cristo Rey High School Newsletter
March 2016
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We appreciate our parents who help out in so many ways. 
Lakeisha McCarter chaperoned a Sweetheart dance attended by her son, Xavier, a sophomore.

 

Zakiya Lumumba chaperoned our Sweetheart dance attended by her daughter Zaya, a sophomore. "What I like best about Providence Cristo Rey is the parent/teacher communication. The teachers go above and beyond in creating an atmosphere where we all work together as a partnership to ensure that my daughter succeeds," said Lumumba. 

Students in the Spotlight 

Congratulations to Freshman Majestic Mason, February Corporate Work Study Student of the Month. She works at NextGear Capital.
Senior Andrew Watkins works at Eli Lilly and Company, He is active in our award-winning robotics team and wants to attend college to study engineering. 

Congratulations Annihlya Alexander on being named United Negro College Fund's (UNCF) "Shining Student." As part of her Corporate Work Study assignemnt, Annihlya helped develop the area office social media strategy. 

Congratulations to Junior Quran Johnson on winning a scholarship presented by Jason Bundy on behalf of the Indianapolis Firefighters' Emerald Society. 

We appreciate our CWS Partners Featuring our Students in their Newsletters and Publications. Read about four students here: 

Senior Kaylyn Hicks tells about her trip to Washington, DC and her dreams of becoming an engineer. Read about it in this post by Girls Inc. 

Corporate Work Study Partner The Indianapolis Zoo spotlighted  three of our students in the zoo's magazine. Alex Johnson, Elza Tender and Olivia Majors all work at the zoo. 



Dear Friends, Family Members and Supporters:
It's hard to believe we have just two months remaining until graduation. And we have  BIG NEWS 
to share with you: We are happy to announce that once again, 
100% of our graduating seniors have been admitted to college. 
This is a tradition that started with the first graduating class of Providence Cristo Rey and continues, demonstrating the academic success of our students and the commitment to educational excellence by our faculty. 
 College Decision Day is May 1 and we feel confident that the class of 2016 will represent Providence Cristo Rey proudly beyond high school.
Much of that success can be attributed to our solid counseling team:
 Maryellen McGinnis has been at PCRHS since the school opened in 2007. She has a BA in Sociology from Mount St. Joseph University and an MS in School Counseling from Butler University.
Kenyetta Neal joined the  guidance counseling department in 2014. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from Governors State University and her Masters in Human Services from Capella University. 
New to Providence Cristo Rey is Julie Quigley, a social worker with  Franciscan Alliance Inc. our new behavioral health partner. She holds an MS in school counseling and will be eligible for her mental health counseling license in August. 
PRCHS guidance team includes Julie Quigley, MaryEllen McGinnis  and Kenyetta Neal 
Together, this team of experts, along with our teachers and staff, are dedicated to preparing our students for college and careers. 
 
Thank you for your faith and commitment to our students' success.

Sincerely, 
The Faculty, Staff and Students of Providence Cristo Rey. 

Thanks to all who joined us for our Corporate Work Study Partner Breakfast

Thanks to the generosity of Ivy Tech Community College and Eli Lilly and Company, our biennial Corporate Work Study (CWS) Breakfast was met with great success. One hundred twenty executives representing 65 of our current corporate partners, along with special guests representing 20 prospective partners attended this year's event at Ivy Tech Community College. Speaking on behalf of corporate partner Eli Lilly, Mark Ferrara, Vice President of Talent Management, said: "It is well worth your time and well worth your effort to be a partner with Providence Cristo Rey. We are strong advocates." Dr. Kathleen Lee, Chancellor, Ivy Tech told guests that in addition to the institution's Corporate Work Study Partnership, Ivy Tech offers five dual credit classes to Providence Cristo Rey students. Those include Senior and Junior English, Spanish, Pre-Cal and Technology. 

IU Vice President  & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Fred Glass is pictured with Providence Cristo Rey Board of Directors members Sean O'Connor and Jackie Simmons, and Providence Cristo Rey President Joseph P. Heidt. 
Fred Glass, Vice President & Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Indiana University offered the keynote address. Indiana University, a corporate partner with Providence Cristo Rey; also offers dual credit classes to Providence Cristo Rey students. 
"We're trying to impact lives and change the world," said Glass. "Talk about breaking the cycle of poverty . . .I can't think of another program as impactful as the Providence Cristo Rey model." To learn more about the Corporate Work Study Program watch this video. 

Student ambassadors and seniors, J Lyn Smith, Annihlya Alexander and Tatianna Douglas greeted guests at the Corporate Work Study partner breakfast.  
 
Sister Jeanne Hagleskamp and Sister Dawn Tomaszewki, Sisters of Providence attended our Corporate Work Study partner breakfast.



















Seniors Recognized for Winter Sports






Tatiana Douglas, cheerleading; Sa'Mone Ray and Mariah Sales, girls basketball; Lazarick Cheatam, Derrick Johnson, Trenton Johnson, Jerome Jorman, Juwan Lewis and Zachary Morris, boys basketball. 

Congratulations to our Robotics Team 

Our "Gear Head Wolves recently competed in the Park Tudor VEX competition and brought home the Innovative Trophy. 

Special Thanks to . . . 

UIndy volunteers who helped our students create ScholarTrack accounts and log 21st Century Scholas Success Program Activities. 
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> David Harrison, faculty member at IU Kelley School of Business and founder of C.A.R.E. and IU student Lindsey Montague, for offering the ACT prep/verbal program for our students. 
>Stephen E. Reynolds, Ice Miller Legal Counsel for presenting in our Industry Speaker Series.
>To MJ Insurance for hosting our Supervisor Round table luncheon
>Dauby O'Connor Zelinski for receiving a Super Service Award benefiting PCRHS. 
> Marian University for hosting our upcoming prom and graduation.
>To Ben Delinger of Eli Lilly for providing security and privacy consultation. 
>To CICF Nan Egerton for consultation on planned giving.
>Geroge Morrell, retired Indy Bike Share Volunteer
> Guest speaker George Morrell, retired VP, US Market Antex Designs, and Adjunct Professor, UIndy, working with student job development and planning. 


Community Connections
> F ifth Third Bank, Kevin Hipskind, President
> Purdue Extension Office, Marion County, Steve Wagoner
> Catholic Charities Business Leaders Summit on Poverty - Archbishop Tobin and guests.
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Cushman & Wakefield Realtors


In Memoriam


We are saddened by the loss of long-time bus driver Fred Rhea who died in his home March 9. Fred had three loves - his faith, our students, and politics. He never missed a day of work or an opportunity to share stories with our students. "You can never underestimate the impact someone can have on our students . . . event something as simple as driving a bus," said one employee. "He touched the lives of everyone he met." 



Our Mission: "Providence Cristo Rey is a Catholic co-educational college preparatory school serving Indianapolis by offering a transformational educational experience to students with economic need.
 



Mark Your Calendars, Save the Date and Plan to Join us for Our Annual Fundraiser, Friday, April 29. Reservations are due no later than April 18. For more information, contact Jenny Matthews at (317) 860-1000, Ext. 102 or jmatthews@pcrhs.org.