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Congratulations to seniors Fahra Gwynn (left) and Carina Roberts (right) who earned College Board’s national African American Recognition Award. Award winners must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, score in the top 10% of PSAT/NMSQT® or PSAT™ 10 assessment takers in Pennsylvania, or have earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP® Exams; and either attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or Indigenous/Native. Congratulations, Fahra and Carina, on this outstanding national achievement!
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YC Golf Tournament Thanks | |
This week, 120 golfers, volunteers, and staff came together for York Catholic's 33rd Annual Golf Tournament at the Out Door Country Club in York to benefit the York Catholic Fund. The YC Fund works to close the gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student, gives tuition assistance to those in need, enhances our curriculum, and provides technology resources for all students, as well as improves the safety of our school. Thank you to all who helped us “tee off” another great year at York Catholic!
A huge Thank You to our Sponsors:
Accu Pad, Inc., Baron Food Group, Beer & Soda Mart, Beers & Hoffman, Ltd., Chick-fil-A East York, Collens-Wagner Insurance Agency, Dennis Uniform, Fink's Garage, Golden Considerations, The Harris Family, John W. Keffer Funeral Home, KS Tooling, Inc., Longview Wealth Solutions, Maple Donuts, Martin's Snacks, Piccolo Friendly Movers, Steven M. Carr, Attorney at Law, Stewart Companies, York College of PA.
Congratulations to our winners:
Open Division: Matt Dellinger, Paul Garber, Matt Roth, Jason Weber
Mixed Division: Brett Bauer, Michele Karnes, Mike Karnes, Heather McHale
Ladies Division: Mary (Shuman) Bohn ‘76, Kathy Kostelak, Lisa (Shuman) Quinlivan ‘71, Noreen (Corcoran) Wenner ‘76
Seniors Division: Troy Ingram, Don Reihart, Gary Reihart, Rev. Mark Weiss
Super Seniors Division: Rick Billet, Todd Lau, Butch Newman, Ernie Sartolis
The following golfers won skills contests:
Longest Drive - Male: Mike Rider ‘78
Longest Drive - Female: Tracy McMahon
Closest to the Pin: Mike Weaver, Keith Dougherty, Travis Wagman, Shawn McMahon
Skins: Keith Dougherty, Dave Garber ‘90, Dave Potter, TJ Santos
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Spirit Week Theme Days (Middle & High School student event)
Tomorrow is Green and Gold Friday. Students are encouraged to close out Spirit Week with everyone wearing green and gold! Rules for Dress Down as listed in the handbook apply.
Football Game/Alumni Band, Cheerleaders, & Social
Celebrate York Catholic’s annual Homecoming Friday, September 22! Join us for the football game versus York Tech at 7 PM. Pre-game festivities including the marching band performance and announcement of the Homecoming King and Queen begin at 6:15 PM.
Marching Band Alumni bring your instruments and sit with the Band during the game! If you are planning on playing with the band, email cmezza@yorkcatholic.org and she will have music ready for you. If you would like your music in advance, please state that in your email along with your mailing address.
Calling all YC Cheerleader Alumni...Cheer and dance during the 3rd and 4th quarters. If you are interested in participating, please contact Heather Hoffman at hhoffman@yorkcatholic.org.
The Alumni Association will be hosting a Homecoming Alumni Social after the football game on Friday, September 22, at Vito's Pizza beginning at approximately 9 PM for ages 21+. RSVP to alumniassociation@yorkcatholic.org for our food planning. We can’t wait to see everyone on September 22!
Homecoming Dance (High School student-only event)
The “Under the Stars” Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 23, from 7-10 PM at YC. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
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Homecoming Court
The following seniors were elected to the York Catholic Homecoming Court: (front left to right) Meredith Smith, Natalie Doran, Emily Anthony, Gracelyn Kalbarczyk, Abigail Sheldon, Olivia Struck, Madalene Dietrich, Miranda Kovach. (back left to right) Lukas Creisher, Jacob Mountain, Jacob McKnight, Mitchell Kilgore, Ethan Andrews, Bobby Gilbert, Ryan Oathout, Andrew Schuler. The king and queen will be announced prior to the football game this Friday!
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We need your help in filling our cafeteria positions! Please spread the word.
York Catholic Middle & High School is seeking to fill the following positions.
- Substitute Teachers
- Cafeteria Aide
- Cafeteria Volunteers
If you or someone you know might be interested in joining our team, please click the button below for complete information.
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Former NFL Play to Speak to YC Students | |
Mike McCoy, former professional football player, will visit York Catholic Middle & High School the morning of Tuesday, September 26, to speak to students about how decisions determine destiny.
Mike is a native of Erie, PA and a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame where he played football and was a Consensus All-American. He was chosen UPI Lineman of the year and was sixth in the Heisman Trophy balloting his senior year. He was the #1 draft choice of the Green Bay Packers and played eleven years in the NFL – seven with Green Bay, two with the Oakland Raiders, and two with the New York Giants.
Mike’s passion is empowering youth and helping them develop a larger vision for their lives. He delivers a message of hope and encouragement that helps students overcome challenges, deal with peer pressure, and develop the self-confidence needed to achieve true success. He lays out a faith-based plan around landmines in the field of life to help students lead a life of purpose and meaning.
The Notre Dame Club of Harrisburg is sponsoring his visit to York Catholic.
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Lifetouch is the exclusive portrait photography vendor for York Catholic. All students in grades 7-11 will have their yearbook pictures taken Friday, October 6, from 8:30-11 AM at YC. Students must be in uniform. Families are under no obligation to purchase a package, but all students will be photographed for the yearbook. For those families wishing to place a photo order, please know there are no paper order forms. You can place orders online by going to www.mylifetouch.com and using Picture Day ID# EVTZT49NW. Orders must be placed by October 5. Pictures will be distributed to students in approximately 4 weeks after picture day.
If there is ever an error with your photo order, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-743-8997 or ltcustomerservice@lifetouch.com. Their Customer Service Department will be best equipped to correct your order or answer your questions.
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The Diocese of Harrisburg is reinforcing its efforts to ensure the safest possible environment for children, youth and vulnerable adults. The Diocese’s Safe Environment Program includes VIRTUS Empowering God’s Children® annual training for all children enrolled in Catholic Schools. It is our role as adults to fully protect children. In addition, we must also teach children about their safety rights and boundaries, so they have tools to protect themselves. In an effort to assist in the mission of protecting children from abuse and at the direction of the Diocese of Harrisburg, York Catholic will present a safe environment lesson to all of our students in grades 7-12 during their Theology classes in October.
Teachers will present the lesson, “Safe Adults, Safe Touches and Special Safe Adults,” to students that utilizes a grade-appropriate video component along with an activity. The material is designed to better equip children to know their rights, recognize their boundaries, and empower them to protect themselves when safe adults are not immediately available—and ultimately be safer from people who might want to harm them.
As parents and guardians are the primary educators of their children, you are encouraged to discuss this topic with our child at home. Thank you for your partnership with us to protect children in our diocese.
If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Mr. Paul Miller at pmiller@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1341.
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College Admissions Reps at YC | |
The York Catholic Guidance Office is hosting numerous admissions representatives from colleges and universities to speak to our students about their schools. These presentations are for informational purposes and questions and answers, not Admissions interviews. Students in grades 11 and 12 should sign up in the guidance office to attend the presentations. Additional presentations will be scheduled for October.
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Muhlenberg University: Sep 28 from 10-10:45 AM
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Towson University: Sep 27 from 10-10:45 AM
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Parents: Please help spread the word to your friends and neighbors!
York Catholic Open House
Sunday, October 15, 2023
12 PM to 2 PM
Register to attend our upcoming Open House and join us for a look at the York Catholic Middle & High School experience. Learn what life at our school is like and see all we have to offer students (grades 7-12) and their families. Space is limited and pre-registration is required to attend. Click here to pre-register ➡
https://yorkcatholic.org/admissions/open-house/
What You’ll Experience at York Catholic’s Open House Event:
- Take a tour of the newly renovated campus.
- Talk with York Catholic teachers and administrators.
- Meet current students and hear their experiences.
- Learn about the 45+ sports and 60+ activities available.
Did You Know?
Students in York Catholic’s class of 2023 were offered over $12 million dollars in higher education scholarships! Join us to learn how York Catholic sets students up for success and creates a place where every student is known and cared for.
Reserve your spot today! We hope to see you there!
https://yorkcatholic.org/admissions/open-house/
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The Virtue=Strength program is devoted to virtue formation through school, athletics, parish, and/or the community. It is designed to be used by teachers and staff across the entire student body. Each week a different virtue is highlighted to share with our students. Click below for the Virtue=Strength Virtue of the Week that helps parents reinforce virtue formation at home.
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Choir to Sing at Red Mass | |
York Catholic’s Concert Choir has been invited to sing at the Diocese of Harrisburg’s annual Red Mass September 28 at 5:30 PM at the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick in Harrisburg. At the Red Mass, law students, lawyers, judges, lawmakers, and public officials gather together to pray for God’s wisdom and guidance in their pursuit of justice. The Red Mass originated in medieval England during the time of King Edward I, when the 12 judges of the High Court attended Mass as a group on the opening day of the judicial calendar. Today, the Red Mass coincides with the time period in which the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term.
Photo courtesy of Diocese of Harrisburg
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The York Catholic Athletic Booster Club is hosting "Night at the Races" on Saturday, October 28, at YC. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Post time is 6:15 PM. Join us for 8 simulcast horse races, silent auction, raffles, rip tickets, and all you can eat food and beverages with catering by GingerBabies for $40 per person or $75 per couple.
Fun sponsorship opportunities are available. You can buy a table, name a race, and name your horse(s). Volunteer opportunities are also available! Dress is casual. This event is for ages 21+.
Please support one of our biggest fundraising events and come prepared to play and have fun while supporting YC Athletics.
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Partner school students in grades 1-6 are invited to Futures Games at York Catholic! Come out and be part of the team as you cheer for your future school! Spend time with the varsity players and coaches, listen to coach’s pre-game instruction, participate in team prayer, sit together to cheer on the team, and pose with the team for a picture. No registration necessary.
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Girls Soccer – Sep 21 at 5:00 PM. Arrive by 4:15 PM (stadium)
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Boys Soccer – Sep 21 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:15 PM (stadium)
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Football – Oct 13 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:15 PM (stadium)
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Cheerleading – Oct 13 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:45 PM (stadium)
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Marching Band – Oct 13 at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 5:30 PM (band room)
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Thank You Business Partners | |
Thank you to R. L. Addlesberger Roofing for supporting our student athletic and fine arts programs through the Business Partnership program. For more information on how you can get your business noticed at YC sports and music events, please click the button below.
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Coca-Cola Products
When you make Coca-Cola purchases, you simply enter the product codes here:
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Weis Markets
Help YC earn a share of $500,000 from Weis Markets! On your next visit to Weis, simply scan this barcode or ask your cashier or customer service desk for the YC barcode to scan. The YC barcode only needs to be scanned one time to register. Use your Weis Club Card as usual. You will receive your Club Card benefits, and YC will earn cash based upon your qualifying purchases. Purchases of gas, lottery tickets, postage, alcohol, tobacco, and other products prohibited by law do not qualify. More information can be found in the YC Giving Guide on the website at yorkcatholic.org/give.
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Box Tops for Education
Check your boxed and canned goods for the Box Tops for Education logo and use the Box Tops app to scan your receipt. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to YC’s earnings online. Be sure to select York Catholic High School as your school of choice. Complete details can be found at https://www.boxtops4education.com/
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If you know a friend, family member, or anyone looking for a high-quality, Christ-centered education for their children who do not already attend a Catholic school, you could receive a $250 credit toward your child's tuition at York Catholic.
York Catholic's Parent Referral Program is a win-win for everyone involved. Referred students receive an outstanding education from York Catholic, while parents of the referred families get peace of mind knowing their child is gaining so much more than just a top-notch education. Families who refer someone who registers at York Catholic receive a $250 credit towards their child's tuition.
You, as parents, are our best ambassadors. In order for the Parent Referral Program to be a success, we need information about individuals who may be interested in joining the York Catholic family. All you need to do is click below to fill out the form. If the family you refer attends York Catholic through their first semester, your family's tuition will be credited $250, spread into 4 credits applied to the months of February, March, April, and May.
It really is that simple. So go ahead. Please click on the box below and allow us the opportunity to do what we love -- help to develop, nurture, and encourage children so they may grow in faith, mind, and heart. Mail or email the form to us and we will take it from there!
The Parent Referral Program is open to all parents of current York Catholic students. The tuition credit is not available for referring your own children. The $250 credit is only good toward tuition on a student's account; no cash is given, and it is non-transferrable. A referred student applies only to a new student from a non-partner school.
Thank you for all you do for our school!
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Give Yourself a Tax Break! |
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Parents, would you like to save on your State Income Tax return? Additionally, what if I told you those savings can have a direct impact on York Catholic students? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? If you file for, and are accepted, as a Special Purpose Entity (SPE), it’s a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the tax liability on your personal tax return. Please continue reading for additional information.
Pennsylvania now allows individuals to take advantage of EITC Tax Credits (just as businesses can) whereby you have the opportunity to re-direct 90% of your personal state income taxes to York Catholic Middle & High School.
The Special Purpose Entity (SPE) is based on tax liability, not income, therefore each taxpayer’s situation will differ. Participants must be PA residents where at least one spouse is employed or has an ownership interest in a PA for-profit business. An individual or couple filing jointly must have a state tax liability of $3,500 or more to participate. To see if you qualify for 2023, you can find your PA tax liability on Form PA-40 Line 12 of your 2022 tax return. 100% of participant contributions are distributed to the school. You have to pay these taxes regardless, so why not have a say in how your taxes are allocated? Additionally, you will receive at least a 10% personal deduction on your federal taxes. The money you re-direct to York Catholic is for educational purposes, specifically tuition assistance.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity to reduce your tax liability AND provide much needed assistance to York Catholic students, please follow these steps:
For more information about this easy tax donation, please contact Dave Salter, York Catholic Director of Development at dsalter@yorkcatholic.org or 717-846-8871 x1325.
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The Knights of Columbus, Council #6353, East York, PA, is holding its 2nd Annual William “Bill” Smith Memorial Oktoberfest Fundraiser on October 28, from 5-8 PM at the St. Joseph School Gym on Kingston Road in York. Proceeds go to the Jamaican Mission Team. If interested in sponsoring or attending the event, please click the button below. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kelly Brown at 717-668-0509 or kbbrown79@hotmail.com.
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Previous issues of York Catholic's Irish Eye e-newsletter can be found on the YC website at www.yorkcatholic.org. Go to Parents & Students - News & Announcements and click on the link in the right sidebar under Additional Resources.
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York Catholic Middle & High School
601 E Springettsbury Ave, York PA 17403
717-846-8871
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