Welcome to the Spartan Sentinel, our monthly electronic newsletter for all things DePaul Catholic. |
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Welcome to another edition of The Sentinel.
DePaul is moving into springtime.
The third marking period
Easter
Sports
Events
...Hopefully some warmer weather.
Lots of work goes into every event. In the Spring, the major fundraising events are the Tricky Tray in April and the Sister Patricia Golf Classic on June 23rd. Both events are critical to our yearly fundraising goals.
The Tricky Tray is scheduled for April 7th at The Westmount and tickets are on sale now.
The Tricky Tray is always a success for lots of reasons, but the primary reason is the great work of the parents who belong to the DePaul Catholic Parents' Association and the Tricky Tray Committee. As with all successful events, the work for this year's Tricky Tray began the day after last year's event, and the parents continue to work to make the event successful.
Collecting prizes, organizing, marketing, wrapping and 100 other tasks need to be completed. The event runs smoothly because of the preparation, presentation and professionalism demonstrated by the volunteers on the committee.
Catholic schools cannot thrive without parent volunteers. It is not an easy or glamorous job.
- Taking tickets at a football game
- Selling snacks at basketball games
- Providing refreshments at an Open House or at Orientation
- Working the snack stand at outdoor events on Alumni Field
Without the parents who volunteer their time I truly do not know what we would do. They are the Spartans who, behind the scenes, transform a high school into a community.
I hope you can find the time to join the Parents' Association and volunteer. It is a great opportunity to meet other parents, and to help and be part of your child's high school life. The kids appreciate it. We appreciate it, and we are very grateful.
So when you attend the Tricky Tray on April 7th, please take a few moments to acknowledge a volunteer. They will be everywhere helping to make DePaul an even better place.
Thank you, parents!
PS. The Sister Patricia Golf Classic will honor Father O’Rorke, now Monsignor O’Rorke, who taught Theology, coached the golf team, and was the Director of DePaul from 1976-1981. The Classic will also honor the Bayley Family, a great DePaul Family. We all remember Mr. Bayley from his days of teaching history and later his days as Vice-Principal. More details to come!
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Dear DePaul Catholic Community:
March 1st has come and gone and that means that we have completed six months of the school year, and I ask the students, “Have you completed 60% of your goals? If the answer is no, what are you going to do to recover?" I use the analogy at the start of every school year that the year is a marathon and not a sprint…you can’t decide in March or April that you are going to have a successful year, it is something that evolves over time.
Earlier this month, March 13th, was a rather normal Sunday…other than for the fact that we changed the clocks (Spring Ahead) and it was really cold…just a normal Sunday for most. However for those of us in education, it was the anniversary of a day that was anything but normal. Two years ago, Friday, March 13, 2020, the schools were ordered closed for “two weeks to flatten the Covid curve”. During these two calendar years and the three school years, the entire DePaul Catholic High School community has worked diligently every day to ensure the safety and well being of the entire community and to continue to deliver quality education every day to every student. Some days have been harder than others, but your unending support and cooperation has allowed us to be where we are today, and we continue to look forward to better days.
We are in the process of starting the course selection process for next school year. The first step is teacher recommendations related to placement and then allowing students to make course selections. The School Counseling Department will be able to provide updates related to this process.
The Induction Ceremony for the Holy Spirit Chapter of the National Honor Society will be held on Monday, March 28 at 7:00 PM.
Spring Break is scheduled from April 15 to April 24. Thursday, April 14 (Holy Thursday) will be an 11:30 AM dismissal.
Please visit this newsletter on a regular basis to be brought up to speed on the happenings across the campus.
St. Vincent DePaul…Pray for Us!
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DePaul Catholic High School
2022-2023
TUITION RAFFLE
Date: May 2, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: DePaul Catholic
(winner need not be present)
Don't miss the opportunity to win up to a $10,000 tuition credit for the 2022-2023 school year.
You may gift this to a current or new DePaul student.
All are welcome to participate!
Ticket cost: $100
GRAND PRIZE
50% of Proceeds not to exceed $10,000 tuition credit
Click on the link below for more information and to purchase your ticket
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Welcome, Future Spartans!
Director of Marketing & Enrollment Management
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The Class of 2026 is technically at capacity. (WOW!) However, the Administrative Team will continue to review applications on a rolling basis. There is a waiting list. Qualified students will be moved off of the waiting list as spaces open up. Please do not hesitate to apply, as we do anticipate some seats will become available. However, our recommendation is to act quickly! |
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We are also still accepting applications for transfers and for our 8th Grade Prep. Apply today by clicking the link below. Admissions can also be reached at admissions@dpchs.org.
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Meet with the Director of Enrollment Management
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The Varsity Softball Team is honored to host the free Paula Rubenacker Softball Skills Clinic on April 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Details and registration are available on the homepage of the DePaul Catholic website.
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Alumni & Advancement News
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Thank you!
DePaul Catholic High School wishes to thank The Butler Family for their very generous gift!
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Alumni Baseball Game
On Saturday, April 16th, DePaul Catholic Baseball will take on Ferris High School at 1pm on Joe Lennon Field. Prior to the start of the game, we will be honoring the 2011-12 back-to-back Passaic County Championship teams.
Immediately after the game, we will be hosting our first ever Alumni Game and BBQ.
The cost for the Alumni Game and BBQ is $50.
The $50 fee includes: Official Alumni Game Jersey, a chance to play in the game, food and drinks.
Sign up TODAY!
Questions:
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2nd Annual Fish Fry
GOOD FRIDAY
Friday, April 15, 2022
Catered by Argyles
Questions:
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Kathleen Walsh Softball Classic
The Annual Kathleen Walsh Classic for family, friends, and alumni is April 23 at 2:00. All proceeds from this event benefit the Kathleen Walsh Scholarship Fund. This fund provides a college scholarship to a DePaul Catholic graduating senior who best embodies the spirit of Kathleen – the student, the athlete, the leader – just as the DePaul Catholic Community will always remember Kathleen. All are invited to participate in this great day through using the link below.
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The 29th DPC GOLF CLASSIC
June 23, 2022
Crystal Springs Resort, Hamburg, NJ
Wild Turkey and Cascades Courses
Honoring:
Msgr. James O'Rorke, Former DP Director
The Bayley Family
Questions regarding foursomes and sponsorship opportunities should be directed to Joe Lennon: lennonj@dpchs.org
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DePaul Class of 1972 50th(!) Reunion Weekend!
September 30 - October 2, 2022
Monica will be there. Will you?
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Hello, Spartans of 1972! We are excited to give you the latest update on our 50th Reunion plans. It will be held on the weekend of September 30th. A summary of the reunion weekend activities, preliminary estimated costs and other details is laid out below. Below that summary you will find a list of the Spartan Alum we are still trying to find. Please take a look at the summary and list and, if you are in touch with any of the missing Alum, please forward this information to them and ask them to get in touch at our reunion email depaul72classreunion@gmail.com. We want a big turnout!
If you haven’t already responded to our survey last summer, or the January email, please help us refine the plans for your reunion weekend by sending a note to depaul72classreunion@gmail.com. This isn’t a commitment, just an indication of interest. Please tell us -
"Yes, I'll be there!"
"I'm pretty sure I'll be there!"
"I won't be able to make it this time, but keep me up to date with class news."
Look for the Formal Invitation and Registration by June 1st. Watch your inbox, find those old photos, and clear your Calendar for this Life Event. Monica Snyder (now Barrett) will be there. So will Pat Chessare, Rod Donnelly, and the cast of characters listed below - so far! With more names to come.
See you in September!
The Reunion Committee
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Spend Your Summer As A Spartan |
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SAVE THE DATE
Summer Sport Camps
Grades 4-9
June 27-30
Football/Basketball Session 1
July 11-14
Girls Volleyball/Baseball
July 18-21
Football/Basketball Session 2
July 25-28
Boys and Girls Lacrosse and Girls Basketball
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The Test Prep course focuses on preparing middle school students who intend to sit for a High School entrance exam. Students will navigate through the structure and setup of a variety of entrance exams and practice sample content while receiving valuable test-taking tips. Our goals are to familiarize students with possible formats, help them build confidence in their abilities, and give them a competitive advantage on test day.
Rising 8th Grade Students
July 11-21, 2022
(Monday - Thursday each week)
8:30am - 9:30am
$200
Please direct all questions to:
Mrs. Kimberly Forsyth '05
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National Honor Society Scholarship - Semifinalist
There are over one million members in the National Honor Society. Of these members, only 600 are selected as NHS scholarship recipients. We are proud to announce that Zachary Ruighaver. Class of 2022, has recently been named as a Semifinalist. Congratulations!
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Senior Spotlight: Lauren Sahu
Lauren Sahu, a member of the Class of 2022, recently committed to Rutgers University where she will be majoring in Biology. She was invited to be a member of the prestigious RU Dance Team. Hundreds of dancers hoped to be recruited for the team, and Lauren was! She has been dancing at the Performing Arts Academy since the age of three where she spends several hours a week training and rehearsing for competitions. Lauren has won several high scoring awards and titles for her astounding performances.
Despite her busy dance schedule, she still makes time for the DePaul Catholic community. Lauren is a member of the National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society, and the Alexander Hamilton Historical Society. She is also a Student Ambassador, Mass Cantor, and former member of the DP dance team and competition cheer team.
Good luck to Lauren as she continues to work hard, as a student and dancer, at Rutgers University!
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Forensic Public Speaking
Zachary Ruighaver '22 won FIRST PLACE in DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE, in the Paterson Diocesan Forensic Grand Tournament. He will be representing DePaul Catholic at the National Catholic Forensic Tournament, held in Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day Weekend.
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News From The Theology Department
The Theology Department is deeply engaged in the Lenten season. We are hosting weekly Stations of the Cross after school on Fridays during Lent. Our students have been leading the prayers and reflections.
Mrs. Haggerty has continued the "Midnight Run" experience, most recently on Saturday, March 12th, which was freezing cold and windy. Yet, our students continued to serve the poor and homeless with food and clothing and other supplies! This is a life changing experience for our students and certainly makes an impact on the marginalized in our society.
The Peer Ministers are leading the "Frozen Food for the Working Poor" initiative under the direction of Ms. Bock. Students are signing up to prepare food packs for the working poor of the Diocese. Anyone who has signed up has gotten food pans and recipes and brought their frozen meals to school on the morning of March 21st.
All students have been offered the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation with Fr. Chris during the school day this Lent. Classes have been going regularly to the chapel.
The student body also celebrated the Senior Mass after many cancellations!
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Loading Food Donations for Diocesan "Working Poor" Initiative |
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The Memory Project
DePaul’s Advanced Art Students Share Their Talents
The Memory Project is a youth arts organization that promotes intercultural understanding and kindness between children around the world. Since 2004, 300,000 youth in 55 countries have been involved in this school-based program. The Memory Project was founded by a man named Ben Schumaker. He was a student at the University of Wisconsin at the time, and was passionate about connecting youth through art to help build cultural understanding and international kindness. The first intention of the Memory Project was to provide handmade, heartfelt portraits as special memories to children in orphanages. The intention has expanded to touching the lives of youth around the world facing many types of challenges.
Five advanced art students here at DePaul recently participated in this worthwhile project. Kayla Agnoli ’23, Daniel Genzale ’23, Madeline Karlicki ’23, Leah DelPiano ’24 and Youngrim Song ’24, each created a beautiful portrait of a child from Nigeria. The Memory Project will hand deliver their artwork to the children in Nigeria and send back a video of them receiving their portraits. On the back of each portrait, the art students included a picture of themselves, with their name and a short note to the recipient.
Copies of the portraits can be seen on display in the main hallway at DePaul. Participating in this program has been a heart-warming experience for these art students at DePaul. Their art work will surely delight the Nigerian children who receive it!
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DePaul's Desi Maik recently performed at William Paterson as part of the French Horn section. |
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DePaul Catholic Parents’ Association
WHAT’S THE SCOOP?
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Our next Parents’ Association meeting is Tuesday, April 12th at 7pm in the Cafe. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. We want to hear all of your ideas no matter how big or small. We look forward to seeing you there!
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SEE’S CANDIES FUNDRAISER
We are excited to begin our SEE’S Candies Fundraiser! Since all of the students will benefit from this fundraiser, we greatly appreciate everyone’s participation. You can help us reach our goal by sharing the link with friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers.
Famous for American-made deliciousness with no added preservatives, See’s is easy to sell because people LOVE the candy.
SWEET!!!
If you have any questions, please contact:
Vicky McMullen – 201-294-2882
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From The TRICKY TRAY COMMITTEE
Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the
Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park, NJ
Tickets are on sale NOW!
Tickets - $60.00
(includes meal and one sheet of small prize tickets)
All sales prior to the event will be done via mail-in form.
Additional prize tickets can be purchased in $35 pre-sale bundles and will be available for purchase for $40 at the event.
DONATIONS NEEDED!
April 7th is right around the corner! If you haven't sent in your family donation, we are accepting VENMO donations of any amount. Please send your donation to - @GiselleMicchio
All other donations can be sent to the school.
If you have any Tricky Tray questions, please contact:
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From The Tricky Tray 50/50 COMMITTEE
Please send in the 50/50 raffle book stubs that was mailed to you. Remember the prize grows with every ticket sold, so get in the game! The drawing will be held at the Tricky Tray on April 7, 2022.
Winner need not be present.
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If you are making purchases on Amazon, please consider supporting DePaul at no extra cost with smile.amazon.com
Choose DePaul Catholic High School Inc as your charitable organization and let the shopping begin!
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Please Donate Your Used Items!
One person’s old shirt is another person’s new start. Drop your used items into the green bins on the right side of the parking lot. It’s an easy way to help DePaul and those in need!
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PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Advisor- Sr. Jeanne Agans Co-Presidents- Kim Wilderson and Julie Sullivan
Secretary- Leslie Minuitti Treasurer- Veronica Corbutt Hospitality- Deb Murray, Laura Lee
Calendar Raffle- Rosa Calle-Pont, Najat Rosario Tricky Tray- Janelle Feather, Giselle Micchio
Snack Stand- Allison Beshada, Laura Lee Public Relations- Brenda Salamon
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