January 13, 2021 | Issue 9 |
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Four juniors named Indiana Rising Stars |
Four juniors recently were named Indiana Rising Stars, recognizing them as the top in their class academically: Mercedes Benjamin, Maddie Beyl, Dallas Bonnet, and Zach Van Wie. This non-competitive recognition program sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals honors high school juniors for their academic achievement in order to increase their visibility and scholarship opportunities. |
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Attendance restricted at extracurricular events |
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Per Clark County Health Dept. mandate, capacity at athletic events is now limited to household members of coaches and team members until at least Jan. 25 and could be extended if the county remains a "red zone."
Basketball games and Wrestling matches are live streamed on the teams' Facebook pages. Some pages may require approval to join the group.:
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Boys Soccer assistant transitions to Girls Soccer head coach |
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Trevor Black is now head coach of the Girls Soccer program. Previously goalie coach, JV head coach, and varsity assistant coach of the boy's program, he brings experience as a player and a coach.
Coach Black, who holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Louisville, played soccer at Thomas More University for two years, where he also was the football team’s place kicker. During high school, he was a four-year varsity letterman at Christian Academy of Louisville and team captain his senior year as well as a Kentucky All-Stater. He also played club soccer with United FC Soccer Club for more than 10 years, traveling in more than 20 states and winning numerous tournament championships, including one of the most prestigious, The Disney Cup Tournament in 2010.
Coach Black has been assisting the PHS boys’ program since 2016. He also has served as the acting head coach on two separate occasions. In 2017 he was 2-0 at the regional while our head coach got married, and this past season he was 3-0 during the regular season when our head coach was under Covid-19 quarantine, making Black undefeated as a head coach at Providence. He has spent the last couple of years also working with some of the girls’ players two to three days per week during the season. Additionally, he was an integral part in this year’s Boys Soccer 1A state championship.
Athletic Director Mickey Golembeski is pleased to welcome Black to the girls’ program.
“Providence is thrilled as well as very fortunate to have such a high caliber quality coach to continue on the tradition of excellence in its Girls Soccer program,” Golembeski said.
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Boys Soccer team recognized with special street sign
The Boys Soccer team was recognized for its state championship title during the Dec. 15, 2020, Clarksville Town Council meeting. The day was declared Providence Boys Soccer Day, and street sign recognizing their achievement will be posted at entrances to the town.
In other Boys Soccer news, senior Luke Hesse was named to the ISCA All State second team as well as the District 4 first team and Academic All State. Senior Evan Scott was named to the District 4 second team, and senior Dominic LaDuke and juniors A.J. Richards and David Wade made Academic All State.
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Returning students' registration reminder
Parents of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors have until Sunday, Jan. 17, to complete their portion of the online registration process in order for students to do the in-person process with Counseling Center staff or administrators Jan. 19-26.
Instructions for the parent process are as follows:
- Go to Skyward Family Access.
- Log into Family Access (Your username is lastname.firstname. If you have forgotten your access code, you can use the “Forgot your Login/Password?” link.
- Click on 2021-2022 Registration in the left menu and follow the online instructions provided.
- A $100 online registration fee is required and will be applied to next year’s tuition.
On assigned days between Jan. 19-26, students will meet with counselors or administrators to complete the registration process. Students have received their course recommendations and Program of Studies to make their course selections.
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Incoming 9th grade registration offers options
Registration for incoming freshmen for the 2021-’22 school year will not include a large gathering this year due to COVID-19. Today, parents of students who took the Placement Exam should have received an email regarding online enrollment information. Later in the week, parents will receive information regarding options for their student’s registration process, which include:
- An in-person socially distanced and masked meeting with a PHS administrator, a counselor or an Academic Council member
- A virtual meeting with a PHS administrator, counselor, or an Academic Council member
- An informal email/phone registration for families who are familiar with our processes
If you have questions concerning the online portion of the enrollment process, please contact the Business Office (financial questions, ext. 317), IT Office (technical questions, ext. 321), or the Main Office, (procedural questions, ext. 130).
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Reunion planning for 2021
Classes with graduation years ending in 1 and 6 may be planning for their reunions this year, and some were held over form last year. If you don't see your class below and would like to help or need more information, contact Krissy (Beyl) Van Laan at kvanlaan@providencehigh.net.
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1960: 60-year reunion now Aug. 21, 2021, Calumet Club in New Albany. Full information will be made available on our class website, www.olp1960.com. Annual mini-reunion brunch Dec. 12, 2020.
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1974: Save the date for this year's reunion on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Email ProvidencePioneers1974@gmail.com with questions.
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1980: 40 Year Reunion will be rescheduled for spring or summer 2021. Please contact Chris or Ann (Kaiser) Day for details (Chris 812.989.3268 or Ann 502.396.9943).
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2011: Planning has begun for 10-year reunion to be held in 2021. For more information or to help plan, contact Clancy Hauber at clancyhauber@gmail.com or 812.987.1729.
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2021 PHS Virtual Gala kicks off soon |
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By Krissy (Beyl) Van Laan ’05, special events and alumni relations coordinator
The 2021 PHS Virtual Gala is right around the corner, with a week-long virtual event spanning from Jan. 25-31. You'll have time to browse and bid on our silent auction items, and through the final weekend, our most popular packages will be part of our “Super Silent” auction. You'll enjoy bidding on true blue favorites such as the Progressive Dinner and Victoria National Golf Package, or ignite your enthusiasm for one of the exciting new vacations added to the slate this year.
For more information and a sneak peak at the Super Silent Auction items, click here. We thank you in advance for your continued support of PHS. Blue Pride! |
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Alumni healthcare professionals take lead in immunization effort |
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"... Receiving the (Pfizer or Moderna) COVID-19 vaccine ought to be understood as an act of charity toward the other members of our community. In this way, being vaccinated safely against COVID-19 should be considered an act of love of our neighbor and part of our moral responsibility for the common good."
~ Statement from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
From the dread and uncertainty sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare providers in our community and around the country are experiencing hope for the first time in almost a year as they receive immunity from the virus thanks to the Pfizer vaccine. Many of those providers are Providence alumni, including Marla (Goodman) Beeler ’94, Jeremy Wilt ‘92, Chelsea (Cox) Dodson ’07, and Hannah Fontan ’12. Additionally, Katie (Gatz) Hokanson '05 is leading the state's efforts to get those vaccines to the broader population.
Click Read More to learn their thoughts on the vaccination effort.
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Jan. 17: Deadline for parent portion of returning student registration
Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no classes
Jan. 19-26: Grades 9-10 complete 2021-'22 registration
Jan. 21: All students in-person
Jan. 25-31: 2021 Virtual Gala
Feb. 1: Appointments for incoming freshmen registration begin
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A prayer when we put on our mask: |
Creator,
as I prepare to go into the world,
help me to see the sacrament
in the wearing of this cloth—
let it be "an outward sign
of an inward grace"—
a tangible and visible way of living
love for my neighbors,
as I love myself.
Christ,
since my lips will be covered,
uncover my heart,
that people would see my smile
in the crinkles around my eyes.
Since my voice may be muffled,
help me to speak clearly,
not only with my words,
but with my actions.
Holy Spirit,
As the elastic touches my ears,
remind me to listen carefully—
and full of care—
to all those I meet.
May this simple piece of cloth be
shield and banner,
and each breath that it holds,
be filled with your love.
In your Name and
in that love,
I pray.
Amen
— Rev. Dr. Richard Bott
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