January 12, 2022 | Issue 9 |
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Homecoming court, activities announced |
Winter Homecoming will be celebrated Friday, Jan. 21, with the crowning of the senior king and queen at halftime of the Boys Basketball game. The week leading up to the ceremony and game will be full of activities, including several dress-down days. The themes for the days include:
- Tuesday, Jan. 18, Home Sweet Home – comfy clothes usually worn at home—pajamas, sweats, etc., but no shorts. PHS Spirit Wear can be worn as an alternative.
- Wednesday, Jan. 19, Home of the Brave – wear red, white and blue clothing. No political statements allowed. PHS Spirit Wear can be worn as an alternative.
- Thursday, Jan. 20, Home for the Holidays – dress in clothing or colors representative or your favorite holiday. No shorts, full-face masks, or other inappropriate clothing permitted. PHS Spirit wear can be worn as an alternative.
- Friday, Jan. 21, PHS: Home of BLUE PRIDE – free Spirit Wear day.
The Winter Homecoming Court members include:
- Freshmen Madelyn Dotson, Abigail Julius, Drew Kelly, and Wyatt Small
- Sophomores Grace Denis, Paige Flispart, Nolan Finnegan, and Griffin Folz
- Juniors Taylor Bansbach, Isabelle Frey, Jackson Kaiser, and John Walthers
- Senior queen candidates Cassandra Fetz, Catherine Pfeiffer, Taylor Sanders, and Abby Shavers
- Senior king candidates include: Zach Applewhite, Max Beatty, Tyrone Davis, and Grant Williams
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Join our cafeteria staff! |
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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Non-school sports meet students’ interests |
Providence offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities to meet its students’ interests and talents, from athletics and theatre to Math Team and Pinterest Club. Some students have interests they pursue outside of school, whether in addition to school activities or as a solo pursuit. For example, seniors Kaden Connin and Zach Van Wie have qualified for the High School eSports League Championship in Texas, siblings junior Ella Unruh and sophomore Cade Unruh enjoy their family ski tradition, and freshman Emme Harris is making her own way in the sport of bouldering. |
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Student athletes earn media honors |
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Several student athletes received recognition from local media recently for their performance during the fall and winter season:
- Volleyball - Junior Grace Purichia was named one of three finalists for the News & Tribune NTSPY Volleyball Player of the Year. She also was named to the News & Tribune All-Area First Team. Other Volleyball players named to the All-Area Team include sophomore Makenzie Wagner, Second Team; sophomore Lilly Tappel, Third Team; and Honorable Mention: sophomores Camila Adams, Lilly Kaiser, and Nicole Stratford, and junior Taylor Bansbach.
- Wrestling - Sophomore Eli Theobald was voted Louisville Catholic Sports Wrestler of the Week for his performance in late December when he placed sixth out of 32 wrestlers at 113 in the Connersville Spartan Classic.
- Cross Country - Junior Ben Kelly was named to the News & Tribune Boys Cross Country All-Area First Team. Receiving honorable mention were seniors Will Harper and Garrett Huber and freshman Drew Kelly. For the girls, junior Maci Hoskins was named to the News & Tribune Girls Cross Country All-Area First Team, and senior Sarah Boehm received honorable mention.
- Boys Basketball - Senior Cade Carver was voted Louisville Catholic Sports Men’s Basketball Player of the Week in late December.
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Dance Team hosting clinic, reunion event |
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The Dance Team is offering a Fun in the Sun Dance Clinic on Monday, Jan. 17, from 5:00-7:30 p.m. for students grades PK through eighth. Participants will then perform the following night, Jan. 18, at the Boys Basketball game vs. Crawford County. Click here to register.
Additionally, the Dance Team is hosting a PHS Dance Alumni Event on Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Boys Basketball game vs. Rock Creek. For more information, fill out the attached Google Doc. Or text Coach Debbie (Popp) Miller '87 at 502.552.7770 with questions. |
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Sports Spotlight: Wrestling |
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This issue’s Sports Spotlight is on Wrestling. Coach Brad Davidson ’03 nominated junior Henry Lovan and sophomore Kalob Manning, who placed in the top three in their weight class in the Zaxbys Pioneer Invitational last weekend. Read more for a Q&A with these players. |
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No school Jan. 17
Teachers and staff will participate in an in-service day on Monday, Jan. 17. No classes will be held that day. We invite students and families to participate in their local Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday events.
Incoming Freshman Registration
Registration for incoming freshmen for the 2022-2023 school year is Feb. 9-10. Parents should watch their emails for more information about registration and scholarship opportunities.
Save the date: Senior/Mom Lunch
Senior Moms, save the date for Sunday, April 3, for the annual Senior/Mother Luncheon. This year, the event will be held at Mansion 1886 in New Albany. More information will be sent in the coming weeks.
Freshman parent help needed
Freshman Parents, if you would like to help with the Senior/Mother Luncheon, please email Communications Manager Christa (Payne) Hoyland '84 at choyland@providencehigh.net. |
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Underclassman registration underway
The parent portion of registration for the 2022-2023 school year is due via Skyward Family Access by Jan. 23. The registration includes a $100 registration fee. See the parent letter emailed Jan. 7 from Dr. Mindy (Lankert) Ernstberger ’74 for more detailed instructions. Students will complete their course selections for next school year with the assistance of teachers and counseling staff the week of Jan. 24-28.
If you have any questions concerning our registration process, please contact Tricia Huber in our Business Office for financial questions at thuber@providencehigh.net or Kelly Swartz at kswartz@providencehigh.net in the Main Office (ext. 130) for technical/procedural questions. If you are unsure of your plans or know that your teen is not returning next year, please call the Guidance Office immediately to speak our counselor. Click here for the 2022-2023 Program of Studies. |
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Golden Diploma Dinner for Classes of 1971 and 1972
Invitations have been mailed to members of the Classes of 1971 and 1972 for a combined Golden Diploma Dinner on March 5. The invitation includes information on how to attend a performance of the spring musical Shrek!
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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 Alumni Relations & Events Coordinator Krissy (Beyl) Van Laan '05 at kvanlaan@providencehigh.net.
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Business lessons inspire ’68 grad’s book |
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The greatest teacher is experience, it is said, and Carl Koetter ’68 is hoping others will learn from his experience as a business manager and training consultant. He has self-published the book The Game Changer: A Cautionary Tale. Written in a business novel format, it follows the lessons learned by “Mike” as he strives to achieve work-life balance as well as offering a summary of personal and professional leadership skills. |
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Jan. 14: Scholarship Spirit Wear Day for students
Jan. 17: No classes; teacher in-service
Jan. 18-21: Homecoming Week
Jan. 21: Homecoming
Jan. 23: Parent portion of 2022-23 registration due
Jan. 24-28: 2022-23 Registration grades 9-11
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Prayer Celebrating Diversity |
Almighty God, through your Holy Spirit you created unity in the midst of diversity;
We acknowledge that human diversity is an expression of your manifold love for your creation;
We confess that in our brokenness as human beings we turn diversity into a source of alienation, injustice, oppression, and wounding.
Empower us to recognize and celebrate differences as your great gift to the human family.
Enable us to be the architects of understanding, of respect and love;
Through the Lord, the ground of all unity, we pray.
Amen.
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