Wednesday Update: May 16, 2012

From Principal Angela Calamari

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
 
As I sit here on the fourth floor of Howard County General Hospital (an interesting place to say the least) all I can think of is What a Day It Is to Be Catholic. As I watch Archbishop Lori's Mass I am so proud to witness Church History and I am so proud that our girls can share their talents on such a day.
 
I distinctly remember the day I told the girls and Ms. Larson that they had been selected for this great honor. They were very excited and very worried. "What if we mess up? What if we can't learn the music? What if everyone else in the choir is better then we are?" These were just some of their concerns. We took a moment and placed it in God's hands and the worry seemed to subside to the wonderful joy of youth.
 
I am reminded that so much of what we worry about is temporary. Our journey, like that of Archbishop Lori's, is all part of God's Master Plan. Though we are human we we can't help but worry. But what we need to do is to trust in the infinite wisdom of our God for it is the only way to move forward on our journey.
 
So today, let us, like Archbishop Lori, be open to God's plan and try not to worry.
 
Have a blessed week's journey.
 
Yours in Christ,
Angela Calamari

Sports News

There is plenty of outstanding sports news this week:

• Senior Kahla McCormick was Seton Keough's selection for the McCormick Unsung Hero Award. For the 72nd year, the area’s most deserving unheralded football and girls basketball players were honored at the McCormick Unsung Heroes Award Banquet on Mon., May 7.
  
• Congratulations to the Golfing Gators for winning the IAAM “B” Conference Championship on Thurs., May 10 at Fox Hollow Golf Club! The winning golfers representing Seton Keough were Abbey Brown, Kathleen Sigwart, Emily Kelly, and Brigid Murphy. The other golf team members are Hillary Nix, Danielle Fyffe, Angela Derkacz, Rachel Rasicot, Brittany Buchheit, and Dana Pirzchalski. Special congratulations go to Abbey Brown who was the league individual champion! Way to go Golfing Gators on your championship season! —Coach Schram
• The Track Team finished 4th place overall with 67 points, 12 points back from 5th ranked Spalding.
  
• All Conference Events: 4x200 Relay-3rd place-Amani Wallace, Caitlin Alley, Kahla McCormick, Cymone Grant; Discus-2nd place-Sam Steinman; Pole Vault-2nd place-Sam Steinman; 100 hurdles-2nd place-Caitlin Alley; 100 meters-3rd place-Amani Wallace; 300 Hurdles-3rd place-Caitlin Alley; and Shot Put-3rd place-Sam Steinman.
• Other events we scored in but not All conference: 4x800-7th place-Victoria Sanchez, Sarah Balles, Caroline Stasiowski, Katie Dingle; Triple Jump-Kahla McCormick-6th place; 3200-7th place-Sarah Balles; 100 hurdles-8th place-Kahla McCormick; 4x100-6th place-Amani Wallace, Lisa Laws, Joyce Henry, and Kahla McCormick; 300 Hurdles-Katie Dingle-5th place; 200-8th place-Amani Wallace; 4x4-7th place-Victoria Sanchez, Jamie Farley, Joyce Henry, and Katie Dingle.
• The varsity softball championship game against Spalding will be played on Thurs., May 17 at 3:30 p.m. at the George F. Bachman Sport Complex. Admission is $7
• The Spring Sports Awards Banquet is Thurs., May 17 at 6:30 p.m.
  

Allie Awards

Last Fri., May 11 the Seton Keough Theatre Department held its annual Allie Awards to recognize the talent and successes of the students involved in theatre. The following awards were given at that night:

• Best Chorus Member (Musical): Sydney White
• Best Ensemble Member (Drama): Alexis Watson
• Best Pit Band Member: Kathryn Flynn
• Best Supporting Actor (Musical): Fernando Maldonado
• Best Supporting Actress (Musical): Meagan McLaughlin
• Best Supporting Actor (Drama): Sam Moran
• Best Supporting Actress (Drama): Courtney Bahr
• Stage Crew MVP: Mariah Plumer
• Stage Crew MVP: Denny Wontrop
• Funniest Moment: Courtney Falling in heels ... twice
• Best Variety Show Performance: Sam & Maria
• Best Actor (Musical): Jake Parry
• Best Actress (Musical): Erin Manuel
• Best Actor (Drama): Jeremy Ambrose
• Best Actress (Drama): Genifer Fraser
• Directors MVP 2011-2012: Genifer Fraser
• Theatre Parent MVP: Gayle Fraser
• Thespian of the Year: Genifer Fraser

Mrs. Erika Allen has shared her photos of the Allie Awards: » View Photos from the Allie Awards

The National Honor Society Inducts New Officers

On Tues., May 15 outgoing NHS offiers: President Erin Manuel, Vice President Katie Dingle, Secretary Sydney Brewer, and Treasurer Mary Kate Tennant passed their offices to incoming officers: President Emily Burgess, Vice President Alison Mitchell, Secretary Marjan Koffa, and Treasurer Njeri Warrington. At this ceremony all senior NHS members received their cords for graduation.
» View Photos from the NHS Officer Induction Ceremony

From the School Nurse

ATTENTION: Parents of Seniors: Your daughters will be receiving their immunization records to bring home this week.  Please be sure to ask for it and/or search their bookbags!!  Chances are you will need these in the future!

Seniors: Donate Your Blazer

Seniors from the Class of 2012, consider donating your blazer back to the school for needy students. Please see Vickie Phillips in Facilities or contact her via email: vphillips@setonkeough.com or leave your blazer with Ms. Fran at the front desk.

Senior Activities

All seniors and their families were mailed a letter from Mrs. Calamari about all the upcoming activities for seniors. The information is also available on the Seton Keough home page for reference: » Senior Activities

Summer Camps

Seton Keough will have summer sports camps in soccer, volleyball, basketball, field hockey and lacrosse. Visit the Summer Camps web page for complete details and to register:
» Summer Camps at Seton Keough

From the Business Office

Class of 2012: This pertains to the parent(s)/guardian(s) of any senior who owes money to Seton Keough. All monies (including tuition, fees, lunch account balances, etc.) owed to Seton Keough and/or Tuition Management Systems (TMS) must be received by the Business Office no later than Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in order for your daughter to receive her diploma at Graduation. Payments received after this date (even if prior to Graduation), will be processed and her diploma will be released after Graduation. Transcripts and report cards will also be withheld until all financial obligations have been met.
 
PAST DUE 2011-2012 Tuition: All current year tuition was due to be fully paid in April 2012. Any unpaid 2011-2012 tuition balances are now PAST DUE and must be paid directly to Seton Keough immediately. At this point, do not send any 2011-2012 tuition payments to TMS. Make your check/money order payable to Seton Keough and send it to school in envelope marked Attention: Business Office. Please call to make a payment over the phone.
 
PAST DUE 2011-2012 Class Fees: Yes, there are still some students whose class fees have not been paid. These fees were billed back in August 2011. If your daughter’s class fee is not fully paid, please send in your payment now. If you’re uncertain about whether or not you still owe, please call the Business Office.
 
Tuition accounts for 2012-2013:  By now, if your daughter is registered to attend Seton Keough next year, you should have received information from TMS regarding your 2012-2013 account. For those families who chose the 12-month payment plan, your first payment for 2012-2013 is due to TMS on May 15, 2012. Reminder - there is a $40 late fee if the full amount due is not paid by the payment due date.
 
Do you use online banking or an auto bill pay service to pay your tuition bill?  If so, please update your TMS account number for 2012-2013. The last digit changes with each new school year.

Change in the Final Exam Schedule

Final exams will begin on Mon., June 4 until Wed., June 6. Thurs., June 7 will be an exam make-up day.

Textbook Buyback Event Days on Tues., June 5 and Wed., June 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Music Hallway

Books have the most value when they will be used again next year at our school or at schools across the country. This is the best time of year to sell textbooks because demand is highest.

Let the bookstore keep an eye on the calendar for you over the summer! Sign up for a email reminder when the booklist is posted and available for purchase at:
www.setonkeough.bkstr.com/email

If you have questions, or need help, contact Follett at 877-827-2665 or email K12CustomerService@fvb.follett.com