September 22, 2021 | Issue 4 |
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Final weekend for fall show |
This is the last weekend for the hilarious fall show It’s Murder in the Wings. Show times are Saturday, Sept. 25, 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 26, 2:00 p.m. in the Ray Day Little Theatre. Tickets are $10, and seats are still available. Call 812-945-2538 x 301 by Friday to order tickets. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. |
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New door wraps tell story of school's mission |
Fans arriving for volleyball or basketball games will notice a new look in the main entrance atrium. Photos representing the various aspects of the Our Lady of Providence High School mission wrap the doors to the Koetter Gym and Larkin Center.
The idea came from a desire to recognize and share the legacy of the late Robert I. Larkin (Hon. ’93), for whom the Larkin Center is named. Photos of Mr. Larkin and athletes from the first four decades of Pioneer sports make up the wraps on the doors to the Larkin Center. Photos featuring the aspects of the arts, faith, and academics wrap the doors to the Koetter Gym.
The door wraps were designed by art teacher Mrs. Donna Burden and printed with the help of Brian Harper ’04 of Signs Now Jeffersonville. The wraps are easy to remove and affordable enough to be updated every few years, if needed. President Victor Beeler ’94 said he is pleased with the new look.
“This gives us a chance to showcase our mission in a public space,” Mr. Beeler said. “You can tell a lot of stories through photos, and these do tell our story.”
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House of Courage fundraiser will be a pie in the face |
The House of Courage is sponsoring a fundraiser this week for Homecoming. Students can purchase a ticket for 25 cents for one or $1 for six and then vote for the faculty member they would like to see receive a pie in the face on Friday during Guerin Day or vote for the teacher's selected charity. The “winner” will donate all of the money collected to his/her chosen charity. House Points will be awarded to the Houses that purchase the most tickets.
The faculty/staff and their chosen charities include:
- Mrs. Stephanie (Mayfield) Mauk ’99 – In Heaven’s Eyes (Holy Family)
- Mr. Larry Denison ’86– Alzheimer’s Association
- Mr. Jeff Purichia – St. Jude
- Mrs. Diana Welch – St. Baldrick’s Childhood Cancer
- Mr. Stuart Book ’07 – American Cancer Society
- Mr. Andrew O’Neill – Hurricane Relief through the Institute for School and Parish Development
- Mr. Scott Hutchins ’91 – Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation
- Mr. Bart Makowsky ’87 -- V Foundation for Cancer Research
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Additional cafeteria staff, IT director 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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Introducing the Senior Homecoming Court |
Fall Homecoming is Friday, when the king and queen will be crowned during the Football game vs. Holy Cross. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. at Murphy Stadium, and the Homecoming Ceremony will be at halftime. Admission to the game is $5 per person. Students get in free with their student ID, and Deanery students get in free with a Pioneer Pass when accompanied by an adult.
The Senior Homecoming Court includes Maddie Beyl, Allison Mercer, Peyton Kruer, Julia Thomas, Alex Barnett, Jackson Folz, Ethan Kerr, and Hayden Vissing. Click below for a Q&A with these candidates.
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Fall Deanery Night dates announced |
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The Dance Team is hosting its Dance Clinic for grades pre-K through eighth on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Koetter Gym. Participants will learn a fun dance routine with the Providence Dance Team that they will then perform during halftime of the Football game on Friday, Oct. 15.
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Girls Golf competed in the Corydon Sectional last Saturday, finishing sixth with a team score of 439. Sophomore Claire Cassis led the Pioneers with a 92 and will advance as an individual to the Washington Regional at Country Oaks Golf Course on Saturday, starting at 8:30 a.m.
Boys Tennis will compete in the Jeffersonville Sectional next week, with dates and times to be announced.
Over Fall Break, Volleyball will play at home on Thursday, Oct. 7, vs. Louisville Manual at 5:00 (freshmen), 6:00 (JV), and 7:00 p.m. (varsity).
Boys Soccer will be defending its 1A state title when it begins postseason play. Games will be Oct. 4, 6, 8 and 9 at Trinity Lutheran. Game times and opponents will be announced. Tickets are $6 per session, $10 for all games. The first game of regional would be away. Regional finals will be at Providence Oct. 16 at 2:00 p.m.
Girls Soccer will compete in the 1A Christian Academy of Indiana Sectional. Game dates are Oct. 4, 6, 7 and 9. Tickets are $6 per session, $10 for all games. Game times and opponents will be announced. The first game of regional would be away. Regional finals will be at Providence Oct. 16 at 4:00 p.m.
Cross Country will compete in the Crawford County Sectional on Oct. 9 at 11:00 a.m. for boys, 11:45 a.m. for girls. Tickets are $5.
Volleyball will host its 4A sectional beginning Oct. 12, and Football will begin sectional play on Oct. 22.
Check the live Athletic Calendar on the school website for more information. |
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Spotlight on Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer |
This issue’s Sports Spotlight is on Boys Soccer and Girls Soccer. Boys Soccer Coach Jake Stengel ’05 nominated senior midfielder Lazlo Langness for his creative playmaking and junior midfielder Cris Martinez for his contribution to the team’s culture.
Girls Soccer Coach Trevor Black nominated junior midfielders Brooklyn Stemle, Madaleine "Leinie" Reed, and Regan Hinton, a trio that has played together most of their lives and developed into strong leaders on the team.
Read on for a Q&A with these players.
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Calendar changes for 9/30, 10/21
Photo retakes, originally scheduled for Friday, have been rescheduled for Oct. 14. Students who did not have school photos taken at registration should plan to have photos taken. Student wishing replacement photos taken must have their complete original photo packet to return. Students have photos taken on Oct. 14 may dress up but may not wear jeans.
Sept. 30 is no longer a 2:00 dismissal since Guerin Day activities have been moved to coincide with Fall Homecoming, on Sept. 24.
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.
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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PSAT, Virtual Learning after Fall Break
On Wednesday, Oct. 13, all ninth and 12th grade students will be on a Virtual Learning Day while 10th and 11th grade students take in-person PSAT tests at school from 8:30 – 12:30.
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.
Fall Break begins Oct. 1
Fall Break is Oct. 1-Oct. 8. We wish our students, faculty, staff and families a safe, relaxing week off.
First Quarter ends next week
The First Quarter grading period ends next Thursday. Grades will be posted after Fall Break.
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ASAP, Gala combine events on Nov. 6
The annual ASAP Dinner and the annual Gala Dinner & Auction are combined in one event this year on Saturday, Nov. 6 at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville. Invitations will be mailed out next week with more information.
Please join us as we celebrate 70 Years of Pioneers! We are currently accepting auction items for our week-long online silent auction. All auction items are due by Oct. 15. Please contact Krissy (Beyl)Van Laan ’05 at kvanlaan@providencehigh.net or 812-945-3350 in the Advancement Office for more details.
Prefer to stay the night after the Gala? Use the room block code 110621PRO to receive the $109 room rate at The Galt House Hotel.
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70th anniversary a time to reminisce
This month we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the opening of Our Lady of Providence High School. The first day of school was on Sept. 12, 1951, and on Friday, Sept. 10, we held a 70th birthday celebration. Students dressed up in attire from the 1950s, enjoyed an ice cream treat at lunch, and participated in trivia contests.
For members of the Class of 1955 who entered as a group of 137 freshmen that day in 1951, it’s a chance to look back and reflect on how much Providence meant to them. Nancy (Kraus) Scharrer '55 was one of those students. She remembers the excitement of entering the area’s first Catholic high school – and the challenges of attending school in a building still under construction.
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Alumni meeting again on college volleyball court
Several of our alumni have had a reunion of sorts on opposing courts this college volleyball season:
Ali Hornung ’21 in her first varsity start for Purdue played Lexie Libs '17, a fifth-year senior setter at Jacksonville State University, on Sept. 17, helping give JSU its second loss of the season. Hornung had two aces and Libs had 27 assists in the match. Marissa Hornung '18 didn’t play for Purdue and Courtney Glotzbach ’20 didn’t play for JSU in the match.
Lilly Bivens '19, a junior setter at Nicholls State University, played against Libs in Nicholls State’s 3-0 loss to JSU earlier this month. Libs contributed 22 assists, three kills, three digs and one block in her two sets played, contributing to the team's program-record .528 hit percentage in the match. Libs was named Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Week on Monday, Sept. 13, following that match. Bivens leads her team in assists this season and contributed 21 assists in the match against JSU.
Ceci Rush '20, a sophomore libero and defensive specialist, and the University of Louisville Cardinals (8-0) gave Purdue its first loss of the season earlier this month.
Anna Purichia ’21, a freshman outside hitter who is contributing to the Eastern Kentucky University volleyball team, will face off against Libs and Glotzbach twice next month when EKU faces JSU, including Oct. 1 at home at 3 p.m.
In other volleyball news, Maggie Purichia '20 has transferred to NAIA Indiana University Southeast, where she is contributing as a freshman middle blocker to the team’s wins over Pikeville and Hanover. Emma Kaelin ’21 is a freshman setter for NCAA Division I Indiana State University and leads the team in assists.
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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 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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Desire to help goes viral for '99 grad |
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Dustin Hinton ’99 has been through several hurricanes since moving to Mandeville, La., near New Orleans, in 2007. None compared to the destruction caused by the recent Hurricane Ida. He lives about 5 miles from Lake Pontchartrain, a location he chose because the home was not located in a flood plain.
Experiencing this storm was terrifying since the eye of the storm moved close to Mandeville, bringing 127-mile-per-hour winds, he said. He and his family huddled in a bunker in his home as they rode out the storm. After it was over, a desire to help others resulted in his feeding hundreds of people for a couple days.
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Sept. 25-26: Fall Show
Sept. 23: Homecoming Mass - Masks required
Sept. 24: Guerin Day & Homecoming
Sept. 30: End First Quarter
Oct. 1-8: Fall Break
Oct. 13: PSAT/Virtual Day
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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Prayer |
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin,
valiant woman of God,
intercede for us in our needs.
Implore for us through Jesus, the Christ,
the gifts of a living faith,
abiding hope
and steadfast charity,
so that through a life of prayer
and service with others
we may aid in promoting
the Providence of God
among all peoples.
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, pray for us.
Amen.
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