March 21, 2019
I-rish You Luck!


Last chance to purchase your ticket for the "I-rish You Luck" raffle for a chance at a tuition credit or cash! All orders are due to the main office by noon tomorrow, March 22.  We will pull the lucky ticket on March 22 at 2:30 PM at YC.

 
"I-rish You Luck" Week helps guarantee we can keep tuition rates to a minimum compared to the actual cost per pupil. As a result, every family is strongly encouraged to participate.

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This Year's Incentives:
  • 1 ticket sold - family earns dress down (March 18-22)
  • 2 tickets sold - family earns a $50 gift card to the YC spirit store (in addition to 1 ticket sold incentive)
  • 3 or more tickets sold - family earns one entry in a separate drawing for one $500 tuition credit (in addition to 1 and 2 tickets sold incentives) 
Click  here  for a form to reserve your participation in "I-rish You Luck" Week at YC. Order forms should be returned to YCHS, c/o I-rish You Luck Week by noon tomorrow, March 22 
 
Questions can be directed to Sheila Gick at  sgick@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x217. 
Green & Gold Gala
JUST ADDED!  DJ and Dancing!

Only 2 weeks left until York Catholic's Green & Gold Gala, a festive evening of cocktails, dining, silent and live auctions, DJ, dancing, and fun on Saturday, April 6, from 
6-10 PM at the Country Club of York.
 
Please join us as we celebrate our YC pride and successes throughout the year.  All proceeds will benefit our York Catholic Fund, enabling us to invest in tuition assistance for those in need, a vibrant curriculum, technology upgrades, the arts and athletics, resources for our valued teachers, and the beautification and safety of our school.   

Our planning committee is actively seeking donations for our live and silent auctions.  If you can contribute a gift certificate to a local restaurant or business, tickets to a sporting/cultural event, local attraction or getaway, it will truly help our efforts and make a difference in the lives of our students.  All donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes and grateful acknowledgement at the Green & Gold Gala.  

Click here for auction item information.
Click here for sponsorship opportunities.   
Click here for tickets.  Your payment will secure your spot!

Volunteer opportunities are also available.  For more information, please contact LeAnn Citrone at lcitrone@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x216. 
Blood Drive
York Catholic's Blood Drive is being held on Thursday, March 28, from 11 AM-4 PM. Students must be 16 years of age or older to participate and parental consent is needed for all YC students to donate.  Consent forms can be found in the nurse's office.  Photo I.D. will also be needed the day of the blood drive.  Please contact Sarah DeLuca to schedule your time at sdeluca@yorkcatholic.org . Thank you for helping with this wonderful cause. 
Heritage Night

York Catholic's International Culture Club is hosting a Heritage Night on Friday, March 22, from 6-8 PM in the YC lobby.  There will be free, culturally-diverse foods available at the beginning of the evening, as well as cultural dances, activity tables, a fashion show, and much more.  Bring the family as we unite in celebrating the rich diversity of our York Catholic family. Students will be collecting school supply donations (markers, pencils, pens, small coloring books) for Outreach Paraguay, Senor Sosa's non-profit organization. 
Scholarships Available - Deadlines are Monday!
York Catholic is proud of the success of its students earning college scholarships over the years.  More than 74% of last year's graduating class collectively earned over $11 million in college scholarship offers.  The Guidance Department keeps an updated list of local, regional, and national scholarship opportunities in the Career Room and on the YC website.  The following special scholarships are available with deadline dates fast approaching.  Please note that one of them is for a current Junior to be used toward Senior year tuition at York Catholic.  
 
Scholarships for current Juniors
Dr. George M. and Mrs. Mary E. Johnson Scholarship
This scholarship is for a current York Catholic junior interested in pursuing a career in medicine. The scholarship is used toward the student's York Catholic tuition during his or her senior year at York Catholic.  Applicants should exemplify leadership qualities and skills through his/her participation in class, extracurricular clubs, groups, or activities.  The student will also uphold and practice the moral and religious principles of the Roman Catholic faith. Applications for this scholarship can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Kman in the Career Room.
Deadline: March 25, 2019
 
Scholarships for current Seniors
Ray Tyo St. Ferdinand Scholarship (Diocese of Harrisburg)
This scholarship is valued at approximately $8,000 divided over four years and is awarded to one student from each diocesan high school within the Diocese of Harrisburg. The requirements are as follows: 1) be a practicing Catholic manifesting good moral character, 2) be a student in good standing, 3) be accepted for study at a Catholic institution of higher learning, 4) have a need for financial assistance and, 5) have the recommendation of student's high school administrator.  Applications are available in the Career Room.  Return completed applications to Ms. Kman in the Career Room.
Deadline: March 25, 2019
  
Stephen M. Leiser Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in the YC science teacher's memory and is open for a graduating senior who has taken some non-CP classes at York Catholic and who is interested in furthering his or her education. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Kman in the Career Room.
Deadline: March 25, 2019
 
Scholarships for all students
Knights of St. Paul Scholarship
The Knights of St. Paul are offering at least one $500 scholarship to a YC student(s) for use toward their tuition at York Catholic for the 2019-20 school year. Applications can be obtained from and returned to Ms. Kman in the Career Room.
Deadline: March 25, 2019
Dress Code Change
Beginning Monday, April 1, we will be transitioning our dress code to 4th quarter regulations.
 
General Dress Code:
Senior High boys and girls may begin wearing the uniform polo in white or navy blue, while the Junior High boys and girls may wear the uniform polo in white only.
 
Girls:
It is the responsibility of the parents and students to ensure that skirts or skorts are within two inches (2") of the knee. Please check all skirts and skorts to ensure this standard is upheld as each morning the students have uniform check.
Boys:
All boys may wear Flynn & O'Hara uniform khaki shorts, and only calf length socks in black, brown, tan, or navy, with minimal emblem are permitted.
 
The complete dress code can be found in the Student Handbook on pages 13-16.
Congratulations
Speech Festival Finalists
Left to right - front row: Paige Gordon, Hannah Salgado, Miranda Shearer, Sophia DeBolt. 
Back row: Abby Wurzbach, Rebekah Boyer, Renee Bonner, Alexis Weigard, Sarah Reed.

Last week, York Catholic held its annual senior high Speech Festival sponsored by the English Department. Following classroom presentations by 398 senior high students, 35 students competed for a spot in the finals. The top 9 speakers presented their speeches to the entire student body during a school-wide assembly emceed by senior, Carmen Portillo. Christian Thole provided an entertaining speech while the judges' votes were tabulated.
 
Congratulations to the finalists!
 
1st Place: Hannah Salgado
2nd Place: Abby Wurzbach
3rd Place: Paige Gordon
 
Finalists:
Renee Bonner
Rebekah Boyer
Sophia DeBolt
Sarah Reed
Miranda Shearer
Alexis Weigard
Inclement Weather
During inclement weather that would cause a school closing or delay of schedule, York Catholic will call/text/email you through our One Call Now Emergency Notification system. Other modes of notification include WGAL TV-8, Fox43, and the YC website. Students from individual school districts are automatically excused if their district closes and does not provide transportation to YCHS. The exceptions to this are Southern and Southeastern. These students follow York Catholic's delay and closing schedule.
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