MCPS Track Team Place at Sectionals

Montgomery Catholic's Track Team had a number of notable performances in the first day of AHSAA Sectional Meet. In the field, Wellington Westendorf made it to State with a third in the Javelin at 126-01. He was also 10th in the Shot. Liam Catoe was 17th in the Long Jump. Hannah Carter was 11th in the discus.

On the track, Savannah Szabo placed 4th in the 400 and qualified for State in 63.65. Lizzie Terino ran 13:18.46 in the 3200 to qualify for State in 4th also. Lizzie Terino and Savannah Szabo then teamed up with Jessica Taff and Alexandra Gilbert to clock 11:18.5 in the 4x800m relay and finished second in that event, qualifing for State.

Brianna McClure ran 19.49 in the 100H to qualify for the finals. Nolan Plate ran 57.01 to take 10th in the 400m. Liam Catoe broke 60 with a 59.98 to take 15th. Walker Catoe ran a very smart race to finish right behind him with a 60.37 time.

Nick Smith's 12:27 in the 3200m earned him 10th place. He then joined Nolan Plate, Josh Glenboski, and AJ Mayhan to finish 5th in the 3200m Relay in 9:31.61 and advance to the State Meet in that event. The track team is looking forward to a strong finish in sectionals and on to the state finals.

Pictured: Montgomery Catholic's Liam Catoe jumps the long jump at the AHSAA Sectional Meet.

MCPS Golf Team Second in Section Tourney

The Montgomery Catholic varsity boys golf team finished second in the AHSAA Class 3A, Section I tournament Monday (4-28) at Lagoon Park. Thomas Sutton fired a 73, the low Class 3A score of the day, to earn medialist honors.

Butler Parker had a 78, Scott Barranco an 81 and Jacob Stinson an 83 for a team total of 315, just six shots behind tournament winner Montgomery Academy.

The Knight's strong finish qualifies them for the Class 3A Sub-State tournament May 5 at Cottonwood Golf Club. The top three teams and top three individuals not on a qualifying team will earn a berth in the Class 3A state tournament May 12-13 at The Shoals (RTJ course) near Muscle Shoals.

Join the MCPS team at Relay for Life May 2

Whether it's a friend, a family member, or the neighbor down the street, we all know someone who has been touched by cancer. The faculty, students, and families of MCPS are concerned about this disease and want to do something to make a difference.

That's why we are participating in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® on Friday, May 2nd, 2008.

This event brings together the whole community and helps raise funds for the fight against this disease. We know you too are concerned about cancer, and would love for you to join us as part of the MCPS Relay team.

You may get more information about Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society by accessing http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RelayForLifeMid-SouthDivision?team_id=269516&pg=team&fr_id=8922&s_tafId=123198

or by contacting Mary Kathryn O'Connor at moconnor@montgomerycatholic.org

Won't you join MCPS in this fight?

Wrestling Team Celebrates First Season, Stone named team MVP

Montgomery Catholic's first varsity wrestling team celebrated the end of their inaugural season with a dinner hosted in the home of Julian and Leslie McPhillips. Coached by Tyler Countryman, the team made school history as the first members of the wrestling program with one wrestler, Preston Stone, participating in the AHSAA state tournament.

Varsity letters, team awards, and the most valuable player were named at the dinner. The first Montgomery Catholic Wrestling Team members are Austin Barranco, Stephen Bodet, Peter Carl, Jimmy Dugan, Corey Cotter, Asa Keating, David McPhillips, Matt Simmons, Preston Stone, Wellington Westendorf, Chris Wilson, and Connor Wright.

Pictured: The 1st ever Montgomery Catholic Wrestling Team.

Montgomery Catholic Wrestling Coach Tyler Countryman with team benefactor Julian McPhillips present the team's MVP award to Preston Stone.

Sutton scores 70; Montgomery Catholic finishes 2nd in Catholic School Invitational

Montgomery Catholic's Varsity Golf Team participated in the 1st Annual Catholic Schools Inviational Golf Tournament sponsored by McGill-Toolen Catholic High School and Spring Hill College.

The tournament was hosted on Spring Hill College's golf course in Mobile.

Thomas Sutton, a junior at Montgomery Catholic, birded the last hold for a score of 70, two under par, with a six stroke lead over the 2nd place finisher.

As a team, Montgomery Catholic finished second to host McGill-Toolen. Also participating in the tournament were John Carroll High School of Birmingham and St. Patrick's Catholic High School of Biloxi, Mississippi.

The Knights complete the second half of the Capitol City Conference Tournament today at Lagoon Park in Montgomery. They will return to Lagoon Park on Monday, April 28th to compete in the AHSAA 3A Sectional Tournament.

Pictured: Montgomery Catholic's Thomas Sutton.

High School Announces Class Favorites

Senior Class Favorites:
Friendliest: Kevin Bourke & Patricia Larriuz
Most Likely to Succeed: Jacob Weatherly & Sam Telofski
Most Mischievious: Josh Soukup & Andria Ransdell
Most School Spirit: Alex Taylor & Whitney Barranco
Funniest: James Watkins & Mary Sullivan
Most Athletic: Colin Newmeyer & Gabby Moore
Most Creative: Michael Stewart & Lauren Starr
Most Likely to be Famous: Lane Keating & Shannon Boswell
Best All Around: Brad Kondrak & Meridith Anile

Junior Class Favorites:
Friendliest: Cater Elliot & Larissa Gauger
Most Likely to Succeed: Roscoe Anderson & Alexandra Gilbert
Most Mischievious: Matt Soukup & Kaila Camara
Most School Spirit: Mack Cornwell & Mara McCracken
Funniest: Justin Hughes & Kelsey Steffen
Most Athletic: Teddrick Arrington & Grace Carl
Most Creative: Philip Spotswood & Lauren Gore
Most Likely to be Famous: Kyle Skelton & Cleo Smith
Best All Around: John Dugan & Caroline Starr

Sophomore Class Favorites:
Friendliest: Thomas Anile & Sarah Armstrong
Most Likely to Succeed: Aaron Weber & Hannah Carter
Most Mischievious: Tanner Faulk & Autumn Guillot
Most School Spirit: Robert Schaum & Jessica Heymann
Funniest: Jimmy Dugan & Lora Burke
Most Athletic: Nolan Plate & Courtney Willcox
Most Creative: Hayden Whyard & Sara Pittman
Most Likely to be Famous: Gunter Giddens & D'Jara Britton
Best All Around: Michael D'Argenio & Jessica Barranco

Freshmen Class Favorites:
Friendliest: John Talbot & Nandi Ramirez
Most Likely to Succeed: Ben Petters & Lizzie Terino
Most Mischievious: James Tidmore & Maryclare Parker
Most School Spirit: Andy Telofski & Morgan Foxworth
Funniest: Tripp Whatley & Anissa Britt
Most Athletic: Jake Clark & Caitlin Sears
Most Creative: John Preston Houston & Shannon Guin
Most Likely to be Famous: Tommy Wujcik & Mary Allison Tyner
Best All Around: Kenny Davison & Liz Armstrong

Montgomery Catholic Announces Julie Wood Principal at St. Bede

Julie Wood, current vice principal of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School’s St. Bede Campus, has recently been named Principal at the elementary school for the 2008-2009 school year.

A native of Mobile, Wood is a product of the archdiocesan Catholic school system and attended Catholic school from first through 12th grade.

“I am so blessed that I am now able to give back what I received as a child in Catholic school. It means a lot to me to have my own children in our school experiencing the same gifts and blessing that I received,” said Wood.

“Recently the second grade invited me in to say a decade of the Rosary with them. It was so touching to see their faith so alive in the classroom. It is truly a gift to be able to express my own faith each day at work. That is something I have not experienced before in my career.”

Wood is a graduate of Huntingdon College and began her teaching career as a Physical Education teacher with St. James School in Montgomery, where she coached volleyball and girls’ golf for 11 years. She then taught second and third grades for eight years before joining the staff at St. Bede as the Vice Principal in 2007.

“I am blessed to have learned under Anne Ceasar and to work with such a dedicated, experienced, and deeply devoted staff at St. Bede. My on-the-job training has been outstanding and the relationships among our community have been exceptional. My teaching career experience has been so strong and has really prepared me for this new position. We have a tremendous support system at St. Bede and we are on the right path for the future,” said Wood.

Wood and her husband, Patrick, have been married for 19 years. Their son, Stuart, is a sophomore and their daughter, Kirstin, is in sixth grade at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School. They are active members of St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church in Montgomery.