February 14, 2024 - Issue 26

Good evening!

Our Elyria Catholic High School community gathered this morning in the James E. Terrell Performing Arts Center to celebrate the Eucharist and the beginning of the season of Lent. We were honored to welcome Bishop Woost as our celebrant. He shared a message that encouraged all of us to be open to the challenges Lent may bring our way, and to use our talents in service to those in our community. Lent is not about giving up something you like for forty days, but more about doing something that would benefit others and in turn strengthen our faith throughout the journey. We were grateful for his uplifting message this morning.

As we begin this Lenten journey, let us challenge ourselves to share that special gift we have all been given and not keep it hidden under a bushel basket. Gifts are meant to be shared and you are all gifts to our community. This Lent, we can make this journey one to remember.

Enjoy the rest of the week, Panthers, and keep the ripple going!

Annie Cunningham

Administration News

Registration Deadline for the 2024-2025 School Year is Feb. 16

Friday is two days away! This is a reminder that both the Tuition Contract in Final Forms needs to be completed and the $200 registration payment submitted. If only one of the two is completed, class scheduling will not begin. Please click on these links for FINAL FORMS & Registration Payment to complete the process. Remember, all is due by Friday, February 16.

Admission News

State Scholarships

The following applications are available for renewal for the 2024-2025 school year. Please click on the links below and remember to include a copy of your current utility bill, showing both the billing and service address. We would like to have these submitted on our end by the completion of the school year. Thank you for your cooperation!

• Autism Scholarship Application
• Jon Peterson Scholarship Application
• EdChoice Scholarship Application

Campus Ministry News

Visit elyriacatholic.com for schedule!

Beyond the Panther Classroom

Volunteering in the Community

Madyson Woods '27, Calley Gabel '26, and Breanna Gabel '28 were caught volunteering at St. Mary Parish's Fat Tuesday Celebration for Fr. Charlie's Carbonara Dinner. They spent the evening welcoming and serving attendees. Thanks for helping in the community, Panthers!

Counseling News

Catholic Charities Grief Group

We are excited to have Catholic Charities on campus starting February 14 to begin our grief group. Grief is used to describe what we feel and what we do after the loss of someone or something that is important to us. Click HERE to review the outline for the group. If your teen would benefit from participating, please reach out to their school counselor Ms. Gauntner (last names A-L) or Mrs. Brooks (last names M-Z).

Teen Mental Health Parent Night Presentation

2024 Lorain International Princess Pageant

The annual 2024 Lorain International Princess Pageant is extremely unique in the fact that the applicants "run" in the pageant by representing their ethnic heritage. This gives each individual the opportunity to learn a little more about their ethnic history, and then share that with the community through numerous community service events, volunteering opportunities, and participation in the events that lead up to the annual Lorain International Festival, which will be held June 28-30, 2024.

Each year, the crowned queen and court members are awarded college scholarships for their year-long participation as ambassadors for Lorain County and the Lorain International Festival.

Applications will be available until February 26, 2024 and can be found HERE.

Panther Pride - Ana MacDonald '22 pictured in top photo, second from right!

Manufacturing Employers in Northeast Ohio

The Workforce Connect Manufacturing Sector Partnership is a collaboration of manufacturing employers in Northeast Ohio working together to ensure that the industry is a growth engine for the people and economy of Northeast Ohio. The Manufacturing Sector Partnership (MSP) Scholars Program is one way that this collaboration is investing their resources to unlock an abundance of diverse, skilled people that can access, thrive in, and love their career in manufacturing. Specifically, the program will support the academic achievement and social capital development of African American students pursuing a degree in engineering or manufacturing-related technologies who are interested in launching a career in Northeast Ohio's manufacturing industry.

Please see the attached LINK to learn more and apply. The application deadline is March 27, 2024 at 7pm.

Check out these upcoming webinars through College Now:

In March we will being our discussion around

Loans and College Award Letters:

When: Mar 5, 2024 06:00 PM

Topic: Understanding student loans 101

Register in advance for this webinar: LINK

When: Mar 13, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Understanding and comparing college award letters

Register in advance for this webinar: LINK

Advisor on EC Campus

Please schedule a meeting with Our College Now advisor, Mrs. Faust, to help with future planning, college planning, or financial aid via this LINK.

ACT Mini Boot Camp - This Saturday!

Are you ready for the ACT? Need extra practice and review. You have two dates, February 17 and February 24 at the Elyria Public Library to gain more preparation experience. Click HERE to register today!

Other options...

A test prep is available through your Naviance account or ACT books for purchase in counseling. The ACT prep books are $30. Talk to your counselor if you are interested!

Click ACT Prep for sample online test questions, preparing for the ACT, and much more.

Scholarships

Three new scholarships added this week. All others are listed in the buttons below. Deadlines are coming fast. Best of luck to everyone! Take FULL advantage of these scholarships!

Padriac Routa Memorial Scholarship

The Padriac Routa Memorial Foundation is still accepting applications for its first inaugural scholarship! The scholarship is in memory of former Lorain County (Elyria) resident Pat Routa, who had a strong commitment to innovation and artistic expression throughout his life. We hope you will help us reach college-bound seniors looking for additional financial support to fund their post-secondary education!

This $5,000 scholarship aims to support students who are interested in creative careers as they prepare to make the jump from high school to college. Any high school senior in Ohio who is planning to pursue a career in the arts or entrepreneurship may apply for this scholarship.

To apply, students will be asked to tell us about themselves and how they hope to make a difference in the world through creativity or entrepreneurship (400–600 words). Students may also upload examples of their work in addition to their essay response. The deadline to submit all application materials is Wednesday, February 21. Winners will be announced on March 21. To learn more and apply, please click HERE.

2024 National Scholarship Program

The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) is now accepting applications for its 2024 National Scholarship Program. For the sixth consecutive year, the NPRDP will award 100 scholarships valued at $2,000 each, for a total of $200,000, to exceptional students of Puerto Rican descent that are making a difference in their communities. Applicants must be high school seniors or full-time college/university students in their freshman through junior year in college.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

- Be of Puerto Rican descent;

- Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better, or equivalent high school grade;

- Be a high school senior or freshman through junior in college, ages of 17 through 25;

- Be enrolled in an accredited two or four-year college/university, for college students;

- Have a track record of doing volunteer work or community service;

- Participate in an interview with a member(s) of the scholarship selection committee.

Candidates must electronically submit completed application and academic transcripts by Friday, March 15th, 2024. Please see the LINK to learn more and apply.

Hudec Dental's Relax. Smile. Serve. Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted! Any college-bound senior residing in a community with a Hudec Dental office and a minimum 3.0 GPA qualifies to apply. A total of $22,000 in scholarships will be awarded. Applications are due by March 31, 2024. Please see the LINK to learn more and apply.

Buckeye Boys State Leadership Opportunity is a great opportunity for junior males to gain leadership and civic skills. There are many scholarship and recognition opportunities for students who participate in this program. Please see flyer and application attached for more information.

Marching Band & Color Guard

Pizza Night is February 28

Get out of cooking dinner AND support the Marching Band at any Marco's Pizza in Elyria on February 28. Mention the ad if ordering over the phone or use the code "BAND" (All Caps) if ordering online. Thank you in advance for your support! Click for the flyer to show when ordering.

Philanthropy & Engagement News

Activities

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Did you think we forgot? Just wanted to make sure you read to the end for KC's special message!