November 17, 2021 | Issue 7 |
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Dr. Ernstberger honored for years of service |
Several Awards of Distinction were bestowed during the 70th Anniversary Gala earlier this month, including English teacher Dr. Kathryn Jacobi receiving the Honorary Alumna Award. (Read more in the Blue Pride on Display section below.) Dr. Mindy (Lankert) Ernstberger ’74 also was recognized for her years of service to Providence High School in anticipation of her upcoming retirement. |
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Powder Puff and Bonfire on Monday
The annual Powder Puff football game between the junior and senior girls will be Monday, Nov. 22, from 6-7 p.m. at Murphy Stadium. Admission is free.
Following the Powder Puff game, the Houses of Integrity and Justice are sponsoring a bonfire, from 7-9 p.m. in front of school. Pizza will be served at 7:45 for all students who RSVP and register via this link by Friday at noon. Activities include cornhole, can jam, and spike ball.
Advent Angels project returns
Students will once again be participating in the annual Advent Angels program to help local Deanery families with their Christmas gifts. Parents can donate via Skyward or directly through this link, or students can bring in cash or checks (made out to Providence High School) to the Business Office. Donations will then be divided among the Houses, with each House being assigned a family. Students and House leaders will shop for and wrap the gifts in early December. Donations should be made by Dec. 3.
Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 4
Alumni and Deanery families with young children are invited to attend the Breakfast with Santa at Providence on Saturday, Dec. 4, 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Administrative Corridor. Families should enter through the school’s main entrance. Activities include donuts and refreshments, a performance by the Popcorn Players at 10:00 a.m., and free photos with Santa. This free event is sponsored by the Providence Girls Basketball team, the Popcorn Players, and the Houses of Courage and Faith.
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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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November Scholars named in 4 subjects |
This month, 15 students have been recognized for their outstanding work in the classroom and have been named November Scholars. These students demonstrated a noteworthy performance on a test, presentation, quiz, or homework; exemplary participation and input in class discussion; superb peer leadership by assisting classmates with homework, new concepts, and so on; modeling Christian principles, or living the Providence Mission. The students recognized this month include:
- English: freshman Leah Stapp, sophomore Erin Popson, junior Ainsley Wilt, senior Carley Wright
- Math: freshman Osvaldo Flores, sophomore Iza Smith, junior Alex Kemp, and senior Allison Mercer
- Social Studies: sophomore Sawyer Elias, junior Abby Adams, and senior David Wade
- Theology: freshman Michelle Landeros-Mendez, sophomore Connor Sad, junior Ben Kelly, and senior Autumn Grantz
Read More for a Q&A with these students.
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Game tickets, season tickets now for sale online |
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Athletic Director Ted Leasor is introducing digital ticket ordering for sporting events. Fans will now be able to purchase Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball season tickets and individual home game tickets online via gofan. Tickets may be purchased in advanced as well as at the gate. Cash also will be accepted at the gate. Tickets are now $6 each.
PHS students continue to get in free with their school ID. Deanery students get in free with their Pioneer Pass when accompanied by an adult.
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Girls’ Sports locker room one of several updated areas |
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Thanks to the efforts of Baseball Coach Scott Hutchins ’91 and Girls Basketball Coach Brad Burden, the Hall of Champions has been restored in the athletic wing. Several years ago, the photos of Pioneer postseason champions were removed from the walls for a repainting project. The plan to rehang them was delayed by the plan to install a track system to allow more photos to be added to the display as well as several photo frames being damaged upon removal.
Over Fall Break, Mr. Hutchins and Mr. Burden reframed any broken photo frames and worked with retired Athletic Director Mickey Golembeski to plan the new display. Photos of our state champions, finalists, and runners-up, Mental Attitude Award winners, and All Americans are now once again on display in the hallway outside the Athletic Office. Photos of all sectional and regional championship teams will be hung soon. Mr. Burden also wants to create a display for Pioneer alumni who played on professional athletic teams and/or were installed in the Hall of Fame.
Mr. Burden also worked to install team photo banners in the Koetter Gym. The teams that utilize the Koetter Gym – Dance, Cheerleading, Girls Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling, and Boys Basketball – now have oversized posters representing their programs. Each poster hangs in a former window along the exterior wall. Mr. Burden said the former windows make a perfect frame for the posters and gave him the idea for the posters as the Hall of Champions was restored.
“I really wanted to showcase all our exceptional teams and student athletes,” he said.
Coach Burden also is pleased that the final round of updates has been made to the Girls Basketball and Volleyball locker room. Previous updates included the installation of wooden lockers, new carpet, repainting, and updating the athletic logo on several fixtures, all made possible through parent and booster donations.
The latest round of updates includes another wall of wooden lockers, a large TV to watch game film, and a decorative wall wrap featuring former standout players and teams, again paid for through parent and booster donations. A donor board listing each supporter will be created soon.
Coach Burden said he is grateful to all who donated to help create a space that reflects the championship quality of the teams that utilize the locker room.
“Players feel better about themselves when they have nice gear and a nice environment,” he said. “When people see it, they want to be a part of it.”
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Soccer, Volleyball players earn postseason awards |
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Two student athletes were named to their respective fall sport’s All State team. Senior Billy Hoke was named to the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Boys Soccer Third Team All State. Junior Grace Purichia was named to the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association First Team All-State. She also earned a spot on the Junior South All Stars and will play on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at Lawrence North High School. |
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PGBA holding tryouts for Deanery students |
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The Providence Girls Basketball Academy teams will be holding tryouts Nov. 19-20 at Providence. The academy is a developmental basketball program for girls grades five to eight in the New Albany Deanery who are planning or considering attending Providence and playing Girls Basketball. The program is designed to develop outstanding young ladies on the court, in the community and in the classroom. Click here for more information. |
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Winter athletic season starting |
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All winter sports will soon be underway, with Wrestling starting on Tuesday, Nov. 23, and Boys Basketball on Saturday, Nov. 27.
All regular-season home games held in the Larkin Center, including two Wrestling matches, will be broadcast for live streaming via the NFHS Network. The network offers monthly and annual subscriptions. Register and subscribe at nfhsnetwork.com. |
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Sports Spotlight: Girls Basketball |
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This issue's Sport Spotlight is on Girls Basketball. Coach Brad Burden nominated sophomore guard Grace Denis and junior center Hailey Crisp.
Of Grace, Coach Burden said, “Grace has made the transition from JV to varsity this year, and through her hard work is emerging as one of our go to players with her shooting ability.” Of Hailey, he said, “Hailey has battled through an injury this year and has overcome a lot to be a major factor for us on and off the court.”
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Thanksgiving Break next week
We wish all our students, teachers, staff, and families a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving break is Nov. 24-26. We pray for a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable time with family over the holiday.
Final Exam Schedule posted
The final exam schedule for first semester has been posted. Exams are full days Dec. 13-14 and half days Dec. 15-16 with dismissal at 11:30 p.m. All students should be picked up by 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 15-16, and students will have access to a grab-and-go lunch sack on those days as well. |
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Placement Exam for incoming ninth graders
Providence will hold its Placement Exam for incoming freshmen on Saturday, Dec. 11, 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Please click here to register. Students are asked to bring two No. 2 pencils and a $15 check made out to Providence High School. Students will be grouped by school, so that eighth graders will be with the same students that they are with every day and able to be socially distanced throughout the testing period. The makeup date is Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, for those who can't make it on Dec. 11.
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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Thank you for your support of Gala
By Alumni Relations & Event Coordinator Krissy (Beyl) Van Laan ’05
The Our Lady of Providence High School 70th Anniversary Gala was a huge success thanks to our wonderful community. We enjoyed an evening of fellowship and fundraising, while honoring four amazing individuals with awards of distinction. Whether you attended, helped on the committee, sponsored the event, bid on the Live or Silent Auction, purchased a Tuition Raffle ticket or thermal tumbler, or made a pledge, you helped support our Annual Student Assistance Program! We can’t thank you enough for your generosity and appreciate your Blue Pride in action.
Congratulations to the following Awards of Distinction recipients:
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Dr. Kathryn Jacobi, who received the 2022 Honorary Alumna Award
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Fr. Dan Atkins, Class of 1966 and our chaplain coordinator, who received the Community Service Award
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Marlin Andres, Class of 1976, recipient of the Outstanding Alumnus Award
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John MacLeod, Class of 1955, who was awarded the Pioneer Power of Excellence Award posthumously
We’d like once again to thank our generous sponsors. Your support means the world to us!
Platinum Sponsors: Coyle Chevrolet, and Ernstberger Orthodontics
Band Sponsors: Edward Jones - Billy Kaiser '91 and Greg Nash '92, and Luxe Realty Group
Blue Pride Sponsors: German American Bank, Globe, The Koetter Group, MAC Construction, Norton Healthcare
Blue and White Sponsors: Huber's Orchard and Winery, Koetter Woodworking, Libs Paving, and Southern Indiana Oral Surgery
Providence Way Sponsors: Archadeck of Louisville, Beach Bum Vacations - Lisa (Naville) Zwissler '99, and Chicken Salad Chick
Providence Friend Sponsors: The Locker Room
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Save the date: Classes of 1971 and 1972
Save the Date! A combined Golden Diploma Dinner will be held for the classes of 1971 and 1972 on March 5, 2022. More information, including how to attend a performance of the spring musical Shrek! will be forthcoming.
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Reunion dates for 2021-2022
Classes with graduation years ending in 2 and 7 may be holding their reunions in 2022, and planning has begun for some. If you 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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Four receive Gala Awards of Distinction |
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Providence bestowed its Awards of Distinction during the 70th Anniversary Gala earlier this month, honoring our alumni and welcoming an honorary alumna into our fold. Click Read More for the background on the following award recipients:
Dr. Kathryn Jacobi, 2022 Honorary Alumna Award; Fr. Dan Atkins '66, the Community Service Award; Marlin Andres '76, Outstanding Alumnus Award; and John MacLeod '55, Pioneer Power of Excellence Award, posthumously.
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Nov. 22: Powder Puff, Bonfire
Nov. 24-26: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 3: Advent Angels donations due
Dec. 4: Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 13-16: Final Exams
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Father all-powerful, Your gifts of love are countless and Your goodness infinite. On Thanksgiving Day we come before You with gratitude for Your kindness: open our hearts to concern for our fellow men and women, so that we may share Your gifts in loving service.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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Our Lady of Providence High School
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