October 20, 2021 | Issue 5 |
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Three teams to be represented at semi-state |
Congratulations to our soccer teams and Cross Country runners who will be heading to semi-state this weekend. See the Sports News section below for information on this past weekend’s games and ticket information for this weekend’s contests. |
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Gala includes PHS Tuition Raffle, early silent auction |
The 70th Anniversary Gala to benefit the Annual Student Assistance Program is in just a few weeks on Saturday, Nov. 6, at The Galt House Hotel. As part of that celebration, Providence is offering a Gala Raffle for one year of tuition. The winner will be awarded $13,000.
The raffle is open to all families with a student in kindergarten through 11th grade. Chances are $100 and are available in the Main Office and at Trunk or Treat on Oct. 28. Only 300 chances will be sold, and tickets must be purchased with cash or check by an adult. No students may purchase tickets. For more information, please email kvanlaan@providencehigh.net. Indiana Gaming license No. 002102
The deadline for registration and donating items for the silent auction has been extended through Friday. Please drop any RSVPs or donations off to Providence directly to avoid U.S. mail delays.
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For one week, Nov. 1-7, the Online Silent Auction will feature a wide variety of items for bid. Some of these packages include two tickets to the Eric Church concert at the Yum Center paired with a $250 gift card to Repeal Oak-Fired Steakhouse and a $300 Marriott gift card (Eric Church Concert & Date Night); a handcrafted coffee table, and a Victoria National Golf Course Getaway with golf for four and an overnight stay at one of Victoria National’s luxurious cottages, located in Newburg, Ind. Look for more information via email and on social media regarding the silent auction.
During the event on Saturday, Nov. 6, at The Galt House Hotel, you’ll have the chance to bid on the Name the Providence Entrance Drive package among others in the live auction. Cocktails start at 5:00 p.m.
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Junior Retreat brings class closer to God, each other |
In the week before Fall Break, a group of juniors attended the class’s overnight retreat at Mount St. Francis. The students found it a meaningful experience, from the witness talks to the many activities. The retreat is a precursor to the Christian Awakening Retreat experienced by the seniors.
The participants said they particularly liked starting the retreat with a bonfire the evening they arrived that allowed them to “burn” their sins. Juniors Abigail Adams and Audrey Howell said they got a lot from the activity of filling a jar at the beginning of the retreat and then emptying it throughout the rest of the retreat to signify how prayer can help them cope with their daily challenges.
“It made the entire message of the retreat more tangible and easier to understand,” Abigail said.
Audrey said she enjoyed the small group discussions, and junior Nathaniel Julius said he got a lot from the witness talks from the senior leaders “because it allowed us to hear from other students on their life with God.”
Junior Jaden Johnson said he liked how the retreat helped him grow closer to his classmates and to God.
“What I will take away from this retreat is that God is always there for you through good and bad times,” Jaden said. “I also carried away that I need to have God the centerpiece of my life.”
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Providence recognized for students’ success on AP tests |
Providence has received an AP Recognition Award from the Indiana Department of Education for our students’ performance on the 2020 exams. Of the students who took the 2020 exam, 36.14 percent earned a qualifying AP exam score, saving them $26,640 in postsecondary college tuition. |
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Additional cafeteria staff still needed |
The Cafeteria still has a few positions available during the school day. Job duties include food preparation, serving, and clean up in a fun environment – and parents and grandparents may be eligible to receive a tuition discount. Please contact Mrs. Sarah Gahagen at 812-945-2538 ext. 368, or email sgahagen@providencehigh.net. |
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October Leaders help with planning, leading their Houses |
Students in the Houses of Integrity, Humility, and Faith were recognized as October Leaders for their efforts in planning, implementing those plans, and leading their houses. These leaders include:
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Integrity: freshman Nick Stoner, sophomore Alli Wade, junior Grace Purichia, and senior Ally Gray
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Humility: freshman Keira Chapman-Muth, sophomore Kennedy Campbell, junior Ella Unruh, and senior Akhil Long
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Faith: freshman Margaux Heiligenberg, sophomore Kyle Netter, junior Avery Miiller, and senior Sarah Boehm
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Two Cross Country runners advance in postseason
Juniors Ben Kelly and Maci Hoskins will represent Providence at the Brown County Semi-state this weekend. Last weekend, Ben placed 15th in the boys’ race and Maci placed sixth in the girls’ race at regional. They will compete Saturday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Tickets are $8.
Both soccer teams beat Forest Park for regional titles
Boys Soccer is on a path to defend its 2020 1A state title. Last weekend, the boys defeated Forest Park 5-2 to win the Class A regional final with goals by seniors Billy Hoke (two) and Lazlo Langness as well as two by sophomore Quentin Hesse. The boys will play in the semi-state on Saturday at 6 p.m. EST/5 p.m. CST at Evansville Central vs. Cascade. Tickets are $10 cash only at the gate.
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Girls Soccer won regional against Forest Park in penalty kicks. In regulation, the team tied 1-1 with junior Brooklyn Stemle scoring the goal. The team went scoreless in overtime and then went 3-1 in the PK shootout. Juniors Regan Hinton and Madaleine Reed and freshman Molly Richards hit the PKs, and goalkeeper Kate Simmons had two saves during the shootout. The team will play Heritage Christian at Seymour at 1 p.m. on Saturday in semi-state. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased online via gofan. |
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Football starts sectional play on Friday
The Football team will play host Switzerland Country on Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the opening round of the 2A sectional. Tickets are $8 at the gate.
Young Volleyball team shows promise for future
The Volleyball team had an excellent season, finishing with a 20-9 record and competing in the Class 4A sectional. It was the first volleyball sectional hosted at PHS in eight years and the first time any 4A event has been hosted by Providence. The Pioneer roster, depleted with the loss of six graduating seniors last season, was filled with tons of young talent. With no seniors listed on the roster and only two juniors, the future looks very bright for the returning team next season.
Junior setter Grace Purichia, a Jacksonville State University commit, led the team along with junior libero Taylor Bansbach. The Pioneers beat local teams New Albany, Silver Creek, Jeff, and Floyd Central in their home gyms in the regular season. The varsity also finished second in its Early Bird Tourney.
The Pioneers lost an exciting and hard-fought five-set battle to Floyd Central in the sectional final on Oct. 16 to end the 2021 season. The future looks so bright, and the returning team will be a force to be reckoned with next season.
Boys Tennis sends one to individual sectional finals
The Boys Tennis team finished its season over Fall Break, with junior Alex Kemp advancing to the individual sectional finals. He had defeated the No. 1 singles player from Jeffersonville in the team sectional and then the No. 1 player from Salem in the individual sectional before falling to Silver Creek.
The team went 7-10 for the season, with wins over 2020 sectional champion Charlestown and Batesville, which won its 2021 sectional and advanced to regional finals. Other highlights include junior Jacob Kaiser earning first place at No. 3 singles at the New Albany Invitational.
The team graduates three seniors: Jake Rodski, Alex Barnett, and Zach Applewhite. Zach received Academic All-State, and the team earned Team Academic All-State. Alex Kemp received All-District Singles.
Girls Golf sends one to regional
The 2021 Girls Golf team made improvements all season long under new head coach Jennifer McCallister '11 and assistant coach Kallie Ash '11. Sophomore transfer Claire Cassis represented the team at regional. The team will graduate seniors Ally Gray, Kadie O’Bannon, Catherine Pfeiffer, and Abigail Shavers and will look to juniors Savannah Gohmann and Ainsley Wilt to lead the team next year.
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This issue’s Sports Spotlight is on Football. Coach Daniel McDonald nominated his three team captains: seniors Craig Bratcher, Nathan Ross, and Roy Shrout. Coach McDonald said he chose the trio for their work ethic and how they represent Providence on and off the field.
“I am exceptionally proud of each one of them,” Coach McDonald said. “They are fine young men who are fantastic representatives of our program. They always model our program's core values: character first, team before self, and relentless effort.”
Read on for a Q&A with these players.
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Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences this week
Parent-Teacher Conferences will now be held virtually the week of Oct. 18-25. Therefore, the 2:00 p.m. dismissal on Oct. 21 has been cancelled. (Attachment.) Please email your student’s teacher to set up a conference by email, phone or video conference.
Principal search underway
Dr. Mindy (Lankert) Ernstberger '74 has announced her retirement after more than a decade as principal. A search for our next principal has begun. Click here for more information.
Softball coach search ends this week
Applications for the position of head softball coach will be accepted through Oct. 24. Click here for more information. |
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Trunk or Treat is next Thursday
Providence will be holding is first ever Trunk or Treat for families of the New Albany Deanery on Thursday, Oct. 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Sports teams, Houses, and Deanery schools will distribute candy and organize games and activities.
Visitors restricted inside school building
As President Victor Beeler ’94 stated in his letter to parents last Friday, Providence is now restricting visitors inside the building during school hours. Thank you for adhering to this policy.
Updated guidelines for Senior Portraits
If seniors did not have their portraits taken for the yearbook this summer, they have this semester to have them taken. Click here for the updated guidelines. Additionally, Baby Ads are on sale. For more information, click here.
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Family reflects on Providence legacy
Norman Kruer ’63 submitted this reflection in honor of the school’s 70th anniversary, noting that Providence has had among its students a member of the Kruer family each of its 70 years:
My parents, Ambrose & Mary Rose Kruer, had 11 children who all attended Providence. They also had 34 grandchildren who all attended Providence. There have been 19 great-grandchildren who have attended or are now going to Providence through the ‘23-‘24 school year. Two additional great-grandchildren will be starting at Providence for the ‘22-‘23 school year, which currently will continue the legacy through the ‘25-‘26 school year. Then of course, there are great-great-grandchildren on the way.
In each year of Providence’s existence there has been anywhere from one to nine of my parents’ descendants in attendance. There were nine during the ‘93-‘94 and ‘94-‘95 school years. There were eight during the ‘16-‘17, ‘17-‘18 and ‘18-‘19 school years. There were seven in the ‘20-‘21 school year and five in the current ‘21-‘22 school year.
My oldest sister, Evelyn (Kruer) Lilly ’55, was in the first class of Providence’s existence. In the early years of Providence when my parents’ 11 children attended, the most that were there at any one time was three (could not get that fourth one for free). In addition to the Kruer name, the other Kruer Legacy families names are Lilly, Costelle, Nett, Holden, Schellenberger, Book, Williams, McPhillips, Kraft and Krussow.
We are all proud of our Providence Legacy and so thankful for our parents to have made that initial sacrifice in sending us to the new local Catholic high school, Our Lady of Providence. In 1951 Our Lady of Providence High School was a “pioneer” high school and our parents were “pioneers” in their decision to start the Kruer Legacy at Providence.
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2020-2021 Annual Report available
The Annual Report for 2020-2021 has been released and is now available in digital format only. Click here to view the report in Flipbook format. A PDF version will be posted in the day's to come.
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Reunion dates for 2021
Classes with graduation years ending in 1 and 6 may be holding their reunions this year, and some were held over from last year. If you don't see your class below and would like to help or need more information, contact Krissy (Beyl) Van Laan '05 at kvanlaan@providencehigh.net.
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1962: Annual Get-Together Brunch, Dec. 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Covered Bridge Golf Club, Sellersburg. Contact persons: Sharon Kleehamer or Mary (Caufield) Chovan
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1971: 50-year Reunion: Oct. 30, 2021, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Covered Bridge Clubhouse, 12510 Covered Bridge Road, Sellersburg, Indiana. Invitations will be mailed. If you have questions, Email: 1971olpioneers@gmail.com
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2001: 20-year reunion, Friday, Nov. 12, 5:00 p.m., 3939 Emmons Ln., Floyds Knobs. Bonfire on Tim Book's property directly across the street from the address listed. RSVP: Brittany (Tevis) Geswein at mrsbgeswein@gmail.com
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Campus ministry is opportunity for mission for 2017 grad |
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Abigail Huff ’17 has been serving God and others for most of her life. She is continuing that focus after receiving her bachelor’s degree in communications in 3 1/2 years from Ball State University by serving as a missionary with St. Paul’s Outreach (SPO). The organization’s mission is to create “transformational communities” on college campuses across the country. Huff serves at The Ohio State University in one of seven SPO houses on campus. |
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Oct. 18-25: Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oct. 23-24: Children’s Show: Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook
Oct. 28: PHS Trunk or Treat
Nov. 4: Deanery Science Fair
Nov. 6: 70th Anniversary Gala
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Prayer to St. John Paul II |
Oh, St. John Paul, from the window of heaven, grant us your blessing! Bless the Church that you loved and served and guided, courageously leading her along the paths of the world in order to bring Jesus to everyone and everyone to Jesus. Bless the young, who were your great passion. Help them dream again, help them look up to the heavens again to find the light that illuminates the paths of life here on earth.
May you bless each and every family! You warned of Satan’s assault against this precious and indispensable divine spark that God lit on earth. St. John Paul, with your prayer, may you protect the family and every life that blossoms from the family.
Pray for the whole world, which is still marked by tensions, wars and injustice. You opposed war by invoking dialogue and planting the seeds of love: pray for us so that we may be tireless sowers of peace.
Oh St. John Paul, from heaven’s window, where we see you beside Mary, send God’s blessing down upon us all. Amen.
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