March 27, 2024 - Issue 32 | |
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Good evening!
As I was completing my marathon drive to EC the other morning, I pulled on to Poplar and saw Mr. Javier Cruz, in the drive, with a flag waving and keeping traffic flowing nicely. Thanks to Mr. Cruz, Mr. Tom Taylor, and Mr. Kevin Fischbach who have been on the job making sure everyone is safe, going in the right direction, and staying in their own lane, which can be challenging at times with our ever changing traffic patterns. We truly appreciate your dedication and courage for putting yourself smack dab in the middle of arrivals and departures. Please know that we appreciate your nerves of steel!
Did I forget to mention break is here? Oh...we made it and we ended the short week beautifully with an amazing presentation by our Living Stations of the Cross cast and choir. Additionally, we announced the recipients of the Scott Holland '02 Memorial Scholarship. Congratulations to juniors Andrew Post, Samantha Jennings, Tyler Suhie, Connor Soltis, and Natalia Dyson. We also recognized our recipients of the Pillar of Tradition. Congratulations to Maria Ochenas, '27, Isaac Saven '26, Sean O'Donnell '25, and Natalie Saddler '24. We are proud of our Panthers!
The photo above is of our very first Sawdust Rug. Creating these rugs is an Hispanic tradition at Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain during Holy Week. On Good Friday, the congregation processes out and walks on top of them, destroying the beauty as they take the body of Jesus to his tomb. The students and Ms. Sara Lanzola designed and laid out the rug before they presented the Living Stations of the Cross on Sunday. This may be a new tradition for EC.
Enjoy a well deserved break and all the best for a blessed Easter!
Keep the ripple going!
Annie Cunningham
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Eclipse Day 2024
Students were given 2 pairs of eclipse glasses in 9th period to enjoy the eclipse safely. This was a donation from a school family.
Remember that school is closed on April 8, 2024. Thank you and be safe, Panthers!
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Reminder: Application Deadline is April 1
FACTS Grant & Aid applications for the 2024-2025 school year are due on April 1, 2024. If you have not completed the process, please do so now by clicking HERE. Remember that you will need to use your 2023 tax return.
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Spots are still available
After school on Wednesday, April 10 there will be a group going to Saint Mary of the Woods nursing home in Avon. While there, we will participate in an intergenerational XLT-adoration with praise and worship music-and have dinner with some of the residents. Fr. Damian Ference will be running the program. We will even bus you there and back! Permission forms are available in the campus ministry office and must be turned in before spring break.
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Summer Volunteer Hours
Avon Catholic Community is looking for volunteers to help with their Vacation Bible School-"SCUBA"- this summer. It is being held June 24-28 from 9am-12pm at Holy Trinity. Volunteering will count as service hours for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Philanthropy & Engagement | |
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Gala 2024
An Evening for Excellence: Fly Me to the Moon tickets are on sale now! Secure your spot to join us on Friday, April 19 at Tom's Country Place. We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of dinner, auctions, live music, and dancing.
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Bowling for Color Guard Uniforms
The band and guard are going bowling to raise money for new color guard uniforms and general expenses. Pledge to pay for each point scored by filling out the attached form by April 12. Thank you in advance for your support! Pledge HERE
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Pizza Night
Wednesday, March 27
Support EC Band & Color Guard and stay out of the kitchen. It's a win, win!
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Beyond the Panther Classroom | |
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The Luck of the Irish
Last week, Diversity Club held our fourth Cultural Curiosity event, this time featuring Irish culture. Dr. Terry Kenneally, retired principal of Holy Name and current teacher of Irish Studies at EC, presented on the history of the Irish potato famine. St. Jude students Meghan O'Donnell and Zoe Dancy showed off their wonderful Irish dancing skills to open our presentation, and students enjoyed trying Irish soda bread and "shamrock milk" as a treat after both presentations.
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Inside the Panther Classroom | |
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Theater Class
Theater class performed scenes in front of each other for the first time on stage. Some students put their pantomime skills to use by volunteering to be objects such as trees, tables, and houses!
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Senior Ads
Attention parents/guardians of seniors! We know how proud you are of your students and how they have gone above and beyond during the last four years. Celebrate all of their accomplishments with a recognition ad in the yearbook! The deadline is May 1, 2024 and the ad can be created directly on Jostens.com.
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Acceptance Letters Needed
We need your information now. Your correspondence regarding scholarship or grants received, whether you are accepting them or not, should be brought to the Counseling Office for review as soon as it is received. We will make a copy and return the original to you. This information is used for the awards ceremony in May.
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Visit OSU
The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences is inviting students to visit campus on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 for an overview of the major and pre-professional tracks (Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, Graduate School, Pre-Physician Assistant, and Vimore) in their Neuroscience Undergraduate Program. Included in this (free of charge) is:
- Parking voucher (free parking at most campus garages)
- Refreshments (coffee station, bottled water, soft drinks)
- Boxed Panera lunch (choices are available on the RSVP website)
Please click the LINK to apply, as registration is due by the end of the day on April 22, and there are only 85 seats remaining.
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College NOW
Students are invited to attend College Now Greater Cleveland's PSAT/SAT/ACT afterschool program, Impact! College Now facilitates programming for 11, 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ grants throughout Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. They provide three eight-week sessions, per location, dedicated to ACT, SAT, or PSAT preparation and college and career exploration for 9th-12th grade students. This program also provides various opportunities, such as internships, college visits, career visits, and service-learning projects. Registration is open and available at the attached link.
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Mack Industries
Mack Industries, an industry leading manufacturing company originated in Valley City, is hiring for their Student Summer Work Program! Anyone who is at least age 16 is eligible to apply. Among the benefits of this work program:
- School Credit (when applicable)
- Career-focused Summer Work
- On the job training
- Starting pay - $15/hr
Please see the flyer above to learn more.
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Reading Skills Programs
This summer, Case Western Reserve University is offering reading skills programs for students. Programs for those entering 9th and 10th grade will help students learn the skills needed to succeed in high school by learning study strategies to complete work efficiently, earn better grades, and score higher on tests/exams. Programs for those entering 11th, 12th grade, or freshman year of college will focus on teaching students academic college-prep skills. All programs meet once a week, and tuition varies by grade level, with family discounts possibly available.
For more information, please see the attached PDF. To register or learn more, please call 1-800-499-8557.
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Click HERE for information on the following:
- Scholarship Opportunities at LCCC
- Short Term Training Programs
- Manufacturing Employers in Northeast Ohio
- SAIL at LCCC
- Avanzando Through College
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Annie Cunningham, Director of Communications & Marketing
725 Gulf Road, Eyria, Ohio 44035 | elyriacatholic.com
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