Montgomery Catholic Students Use Imaginations in Science

Montgomery Catholic fourth grade students in Miss Whitman's classes used their imaginations to give "extinct" animals a new life through the "Really Extinct" project.  While discussing ecosystems and extinct animals, the students had to create their own extinct creature using recycled materials.  The fourth graders also had to write paragraphs describing their creature's name, habitat, food sources, defense mechanisms, shelter, and how their animal became "extinct."  The students let their imaginations run wild and then presented their animals to the class. Ethan Macchia created a "Smelly-pede" from the Hawaiian Islands. Sydney Downes created a "Chick-ma-Goose" from Hong Kong.  Ricky Treloar created a "Deeraffus", which is a cross between a deer and a giraffe.  Carson Binns created a "Red-eyed Glaw Gator" which uses its night vision to hunt its prey.  Pictured with their "extinct creatures" Montgomery Catholic fourth graders Ethan Macchia, Ricky Treloar, Sydney Downes, and Carson, Binns.

Montgomery Catholic Nominates Three for Man of the Year

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School's Government Club recently nominated three outstanding leaders for the YMCA's 60th annual Man of the Year program.  Among the nominees were Liz Sadie Sutton, Montgomery Catholic class of 1977, Steve Barranco, Montgomery Catholic class of 1985, and Anne Ceasar, President of Montgomery Catholic.  Chad DuBois, Hannah Masingill, and Megan Karst served as officers for the 2011 Man of the Year Committee.  The members of the Montgomery Catholic nominating committee were Jarrett Mason, Maggie Starr, Hannah Barranco, Sydney Jarman, Lexie Wilkinson, and Sarah Talbot.  Pictured:  Montgomery Catholic Government Club members and their Man of the Year nominees Jarrett Mason, Liz Sutton, Sarah Talbot, Hannah Barranco, Steve Barranco, Lexie Wilkinson, Sydney Jarman, Anne Ceasar, and Maggie Starr.

Montgomery Catholic's Westendorf Chosen for National Soccer Team

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School student Jennifer Westendorf has been selected to the U.S. Under-15 Girls' National Soccer Team.  Jennifer attended the training at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California, with 23 other young women from across the country.  All of the players selected for the U-15 National Team are age-eligible for the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.  These young women will form the core of the team attempting to qualify next spring for the Women's World Cup in Azerbaijan next fall.  Jennifer will play as a forward on the U-15 National Team.

Montgomery Catholic Raises Awareness at Jingle Bell Run

Many members of the Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School family joined forces with the Arthritis Foundation to support the 2011 Jingle Bell Run held on the Huntingdon College campus.  With 42 members, Montgomery Catholic's team raised $1,500 to support the fight against arthritis.  Many of Montgomery Catholic's team members placed in their age groups including Corey Cotter taking 1st in his age group 15-19 and 2nd place overall, Alex Taylor taking 1st in his age group of 20-24 and 3rd overall, Jeff Jenkins with 2nd in his age group 20-24 and 4th overall, James Sadie was 1st in his age group 9-14, Katherine Terino was 1st in her age group 15-19, Joseph Sutton was 3rd in his age group 15-19, John Norris was 2nd in his age group 45-49, and Mackenzie Colvin was 2nd in her age group of 15-19.  This was the fourth year Montgomery Catholic has participated in the Jingle Bell Run and look forward to next year's event.  Montgomery Catholic's Jingle Bell Run team members were team captain Tracie Colvin, Ashley Barranco, Julie Barranco, Anne Ceasar , Hayes Colvin, Mackenzie Colvin, Corey Cotter, Rhonda Cotter, Hayden Ellis, Jeff Jenkins,  Scott Johnston, Mary Kelley, Ken Klinger, Katrina Magdon,  Monica McCain, Hunter Miller, Maureen Neighbors,  John Norris, Doug Price, Lori Price, Stevie Price, Leslie Rider, James Sadie,  John Sadie, Lisa Sadie, Josh Stark, Katelyn Stark, Sharon Stark, Joseph Sutton,  Liz Sutton, Alex Taylor, Fran Taylor, John Terino, Katherine Terino,  Lynda Thacker,  Dennis Weber,  Karen Weber, Julie Wood,  Kirstin Wood, Barr Younker, Cappy Younker,  and Emily Younker.  Pictured: Members of Montgomery Catholic's Jingle Bell Run team pose with Santa Clause just before the event. photo by Mary Kelley.

Montgomery Catholic Students Play for Capital City Juniors Volleyball Club

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School students are proud of their students who have been selected to play on several teams of the Capital City Junior (CCJ) Volleyball Club.  On the CCJ 13 Black team are Kayanna McKenzie and Ansley Rohde.  Emily Barranco will play on the CCJ 14 Black team.  McKinlee Houghland, Jennifer Tyner, and Ashley Karst will play on the CCJ 15 Blue team.  Abby Rohde was selected for the CCJ 17 Black team and Elizabeth Karst will play fon the CCJ 18 Black team.

The Capital City Juniors Volleyball Club provides the opportunity for highly motivated volleyball players to develop and enhance their skills through participation in a safe and enjoyable environment that encourages a health competitive spirit and atmosphere in which they train and flourish.  Athletes learn the benefits of teamwork, self-discipline, personal responsibility, high standards and the joy of achievement.  The CCJ has a total of 120 players among 12 teams for girls from 12 to 18 years.