November 4, 2021 | Issue 6 |
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PHS Tuition Raffle extended; Gala Silent Auction underway |
The 70th Anniversary Gala event is Saturday evening, but the fundraising has already begun with the PHS $13,000 Tuition Raffle and the Online Silent Auction.
With the deadline extended, you can now purchase raffle tickets through Monday afternoon, and the drawing will be now be held that day, with a live Facebook video announcement on the school Facebook page. Only 300 tickets will be sold, and the raffle is open to parents of students in grades kindergarten through 11th for the chance at winning $13,000 in PHS tuition. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased from the Main Office with cash or check or by debit card by calling (812) 944-9362 weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The bidding for the Online Silent Auction sponsored by Ernstberger Orthodontics and Coyle Chevrolet is underway and continues through Sunday at 8 p.m. Bidding is ramping up for the Eric Church Concert & Date Night, Victoria National Golf Getaway, At Home with Chef Flanagan, and Nicholson & Becht Set of Braces packages. And you can still get great deals on packages from home décor to PHS gear and more. There’s something for everyone, so get on the BidPal site today and bid!
At the Gala, we will honor several alumni, including Marlin Andres ’76 as Outstanding Alumnus. The late John MacLeod ’55 will be honored posthumously with the Pioneer Power Award of Excellence for his outstanding coaching career, and the Rev. Dan Atkins ’66 will receive the Community Service Award. Long-time PHS English teacher Dr. Kathryn Jacobi will receive an Honorary Alumna Award. More information on these recipients will be in the next issue.
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Fall musical is part of global production next weekend |
Students in the Musical Theatre Production class have a unique performance opportunity next weekend, Nov. 11-12. This year’s fall musical is one that will literally be performed around the world.
The students are taking part in All Together Now! A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre, a concert-style show prepared by Music Theatre International. Showtimes are Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2:00 p.m. in the Robinson Auditorium. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door. All proceeds from the tickets will support the Providence Performing Arts Department.
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New LED sign offers more options for communication |
A new Samsung high-definition LED display has been added to the brick welcome sign at the corner of Providence Way. It replaces the former one that had stopped functioning several years ago. The new display allows for static messaging, video, and photos and can be updated by cellular connection. |
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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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Acting skills go beyond the PHS stage |
Our students' talents often extend beyond our own stage or athletic court. Two juniors are proof of just that. Junior Ainsley Wilt is in a short film that recently won three categories in the Louisville 48 Hour Film Project, and junior KB Merchant has been cast in Derby Dinner Playhouse’s production of A Christmas Story. |
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Boys Soccer returns to state final
By Coach Jake Stengel ’05
The Boys Soccer team finished the 2021 season as runner-up in the IHSAA Class A State Tournament, falling to a storybook Westview team 4-2 in the second overtime. The Pioneers finished with a record of 15-4-3. The team earned its second consecutive semi-state championship and fourth all-time, second consecutive regional championship and fifth since 2016, and 10th consecutive sectional championship (fourth-longest active streak) and 17th all time.
Season highlights include successful wins over ranked Class A teams Southwestern (Shelbyville), Cascade, Covenant Christian, Lutheran (Indianapolis), and Forest Park that allowed the Pioneers to end the season ranked No. 3 in the ISCA Coaches Poll. A 2-0 victory over Jeffersonville, a 2-2 tie with New Albany, and a 2-1 loss to Floyd Central highlighted a tough local schedule, which also included losses to Columbus East and a top 10 team from Kentucky in Ballard (Louisville).
The Pioneers will be losing a small, but experienced, senior class in AJ Richards, David Wade, Lazlo Langness, and Billy Hoke. Hoke, senior captain and midfielder, earned First Team All-District 4 honors for his team-leading contributions of 18 goals and 16 assists on the season. Additionally, four players earned ISCA Academic All-State: Richards, Wade, and juniors Logan Hutchins and Ethan Richards.
The Pioneers will return eight of 11 starters from the state championship game in 2022 and will be led by Class of 2023 midfielder Ethan Richards and forward Luke Jorden, as well as Class of 2024 forward Quentin Hesse and goalkeeper Charlie Scott.
In 2022, the Pioneers will look to challenge local rivals in regular season matchups with New Albany and Floyd Central, continue their sectional championship streak, and continue their quest for the program's second state championship.
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Cross Country has two advance, one to state
By Coach Neal Masterson
The Boys Cross Country team completed its season at the Crawford County Sectional. Individually, junior Ben Kelly, freshman Drew Kelly, and seniors Will Harper and Garrett Huber qualified for the Crawford County Regional. Ben Kelly finished his season at the Brown County Semi-State with a lifetime PR in 52nd place. The team graduates Harper and Huber with Ben Kelly, Drew Kelly, and freshman Max Kirkham returning for the fall 2022 season.
While we return three strong runners for next season, recruiting new team members will be one of many goals we have set so we can compete with the local schools.
The Girls Cross Country team completed its season at the Crawford County Sectional. Junior Maci Hoskins moved her way through the state tournament, qualifying for her second trip to the state championship in Terre Haute. The team graduates senior Sarah Boehm and returns Hoskins, junior Erica Voelker, and freshmen Isa Zoeller, Michelle Landeros Mendez, and Abby Bratcher. With half of the team new to the sport this year, gaining experience for next season was invaluable. Next year's returners should look to improve upon many of the races we compete at individually and as a team.
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Girls Soccer ends season as semi-state finalist
By Coach Trevor Black
The 2021 Girls Soccer season more than lived up to the team's theme this year of Blue Thunder. After coming off a 3-8 season in 2020, the Lady Pioneers finished 2021 with a scorching 13-6-1 record, capturing the IHSAA 1A Sectional and Regional titles. It was the Pioneers first regional title in 10 years with both regional games going to overtime and penalty kicks.... and Blue Thunder held tough!
Led by seniors Lauren McCombs, Erika Vaughn, and Kate Clemmons, the Pioneers recorded some major regular-season victories including those over 2A ranked Heritage Hills, Evansville Central, and New Albany as well as knocking off No. 3 ranked Forest Park in the regional final.
The Lady Pioneers put up 67 goals and 394 shots this season. Juniors Brooklyn Stemle, Regan Hinton, and Madaleine Reed and freshman Molly Richards combined for more than 50 of this year’s goals and a whopping 40 assists between them. The high energy offense was backed up by McCombs, sophomores Alli Wade, Ella Boyd, and freshman Abi Turner, who all added the lightning to the Blue Thunder.
Sophomore goalkeeping sensation Kate "The Matrix" Simmons added 68 saves - including several penalty kick saves to win this year’s regional title. The Lady Pioneer defense consisting of Vaughn, juniors Kate Weber, Caelea Graf, Maci Hoskins, Avery Miiller, and Izzy Frey, sophomores Jillian Hinton and Nina Kruer, and freshman Julianna Radke, all contributed to a stifling back line that smothered opposing teams’ offenses throughout the season.
Eight players made ISCA Academic All-State: Frey, Regan Hinton, Hoskins, Miiller, Reed, Stemle, Weber and McCombs.
The now top-10 ranked Girls Soccer program will return all 11 starters next year and then some, as well as a large and talented incoming freshman class. Coached by Trevor Black and backed up by coaches Stephanie Lebrun, Casey Marlin '12, and Chip Kruer '93, Blue Thunder World Tour 2022 will be headed your way this coming August!
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Football advances to sectional semifinal for 9th season
By Coach Daniel McDonald
With the 2021 season, the Football Program took another step toward building a state champion program. Although we finished with a 5-6 record, we can take away numerous positives that bode well for the future of the program. First, the majority of our offensive production came from sophomores.
Sophomore quarterback Carter Lannan finished the season with 18 passing touchdowns, seven rushing touchdowns, and more than 1700 yards passing. Sophomore running back Thomas Lynch finished the season with 802 rushing yards on 140 carries, for an average of 5.7 yards per carry. Additionally, Lynch amassed 270 yards receiving.
Sophomores Brian Wall and Cade Uruh paced the Pioneers in receiving, as Unruh finished the season with 556 yards on 36 catches, and Wall finished with 428 yards on 30 receptions. Sophomore Jacob Harbeson was also a bright spot for the Pioneers, as he added an additional 128 yards receiving on the year, and sophomore Eli Theobald added a touchdown reception of his own. Sophomore linemen Connor Sad, Zach Druen, and Jaesynn Davis were also key contributors to the Pioneers' success this season.
Looking ahead, the program will have to replace valuable production on defense from seniors Craig Bratcher, who finished the season with more than 50 tackles, and Joey Theobald, who nearly set the school record for sacks with 11, one shy of tying the record. Linemen Nathan Ross, Devin Goodrow, and Brandon Carl will be difficult to replace, as each contributed tremendously on both the offensive and defensive lines. Furthermore, Roy Shrout became an anchor at tight end, and a reliable defensive end. Additional players graduating that made up a strong senior class are Gannon State, Luke Fetko, Jaxon Taylor, Tyler Bogdon, Will Dykes, Andrew Singleton, and Tyrone Davis.
All season long, the Pioneers played above their talent level and always gave relentless effort. We will soon begin our offseason weight training program to continue building a state champion program.
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Winter athletic season starting |
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The winter sports season has begun with Girls Basketball hosting a scrimmage last night against Silver Creek. The team’s first game is Friday at Oldenburg Academy, and the first home game is Saturday, Nov. 13, vs. Providence Cristo Rey with JV at 1:00 p.m. and varsity at 2:30. Girls Basketball season schedule is posted here, and more sports schedules will be posted as they become available.
All regular-season home basketball games and some 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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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, and the deadline to apply is tomorrow, Nov. 5. Click here for more information.
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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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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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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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Gift from former art student comes full circle |
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The connection between student and teacher doesn’t always end with the final exam of the school year. Former art teacher Ray Day ’57 is proof of that. He has stayed connected with many of his former students as well as those he directed in multiple spring musicals.
Mr. Day’s former student Dan Bulleit ’74 is one of those. Mr. Day followed Bulleit’s career as a graphic designer and illustrator and then as he made the commitment to working as an artist full time in 2015. Bulleit expressed his gratitude to his former teacher by painting an oil portrait of him in 2006 when Mr. Day was honored at a New Albany Rotary Community Toast and Benefit. Mr. Day is now donating that 2006 oil painting to Providence to hang near the box office of the Ray Day Little Theatre.
Mr. Day also is assisting Bulleit as he prepares to hold a retrospective exhibit titled "Finding Home" at the New Albany Floyd County Public Library Nov. 12-16, with an opening reception 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Nov. 12. The exhibit will feature about 40 paintings on loan from Bulleit’s clients and about 20 that are for sale.
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Nov. 6: 70th Anniversary Gala
Nov. 11-13: Fall Musical
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Nov. 12: Second Quarter Progress Reports
Nov. 15: Deanery 5th grade IDEA Day
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Prayer For The Holy Souls |
Merciful Father, hear our prayer and console us. As we renew our faith in Your Son, whom You raised from the dead, strengthen our hope that all our departed brothers and sisters will share in His Resurrection, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
Amen.
(Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.)
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