Montgomery Catholic Inducts New Members to Mu Alpha Theta

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory inducted the first members to the Montgomery Catholic Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta. Mu Alpha Theta is a national honorary for students who distinguish themselves in Mathematics. The inductees were honored at the first Chapter meeting held in the MCPS Library on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM. The members are: Seulle Baek, Paige Barranco, Andrew Ellis, Ann Faulkner, Brianna Foley, Lindsey Guin, Derek Kelly, Ashley Kim, Mary McLaughlin and Leo Peters. The founding members and officers are Ann Faulkner, Paige Barranco, Derek Kelly and Leo Peters.

The group was presented with their certificates by High School Math Teacher Mrs. Terrica Carlisle after an induction ceremony. John Peters, a Montgomery Catholic Class of 2010 Alumni, was the guest speaker and gave a presentation to the group entitled “Geometric Construction of Regular Polygons”. Peters is President of Kappa Mu Epsilon at Montevallo University.  The evening ended with the new members and their parents enjoying dinner with the Montgomery Catholic Math Department.

MCPS Key Club Volunteer's at Camp Chandler

The Montgomery Catholic Key Club handed out lots of candy to adorable trick-or-treaters at the Camp Chandler Halloween Carnival.
The carnival is a huge success every year with games, hay rides, candy, and even a haunted house for older children.  Pictured is Madison Searcy handing out candy to a precious princess.

Montgomery Catholic's Key club is one of the most active clubs in Montgomery, typically volunteering over 2,000 hours annually.

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is a K4-12 college preparatory school. Founded in 1873, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is an integral part of the Catholic Church's mission to   proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.  As an adult community, we share in the responsibility to prepare students for college and beyond while helping them grow to become persons of faith, virtue and wisdom.

Montgomery Catholic Taps 27 New Members into National Junior Honor Society

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School inducted 27 new members into their chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) during a ceremony held on Monday, November 17, 2014.  More than just an honor society, these 27 eighth grade students have demonstrated outstanding performance in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. 

The newest members of Montgomery Catholic's National Junior Honor Society are Annie Bach, Anna Catherine Barranco, Erica Blackburn, Lexie Becker, Austin Collette, Isabelle Cochran, Isabelle Dubon, 
Jacob Flowers, Christian Friday, Nico Gacha, Emma Gandy, Jonah Gier, Reagan Herbek, Jacob Holston,  Carolyn Justice,  Grace Leslie, Maddie Losik, Thomas McLaughlin, Braley Mullarkey, Zoe Rutland, Chole Smith, Virginia Speirs, Sydney Sprowl, Emily Talbot, Melody Taylor, Amaris Tyynismaa and Donovahn Wyatt. A reception for the NJHS inductees and their parents was held immediately following the ceremony.

MONTGOMERY CATHOLIC ST. BEDE CAMPUS GIVES THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVE IN OUR MILITARY.

The school gathered together honoring our Veterans as teacher, Allison Boyd read America's White Table and the student's set a "White Table" of their own which remained in the cafeteria Veteran's Day week to remind students of the sacrifice our veterans have given in service to our country. Pictured: Ava Bierly (K) and Aidan Fleet (1st) at the St. Bede Campus “White Table.” 

Tyynismaa Makes History in Leading Montgomery Catholic to Top State Finish

Montgomery Catholic Eighth Grade runner Amaris Tyynismaa sets new records at the AHSAA State meet November 8 and comes home as the 4A State Champion. (Photo by Bryan Bunch)

At the AHSAA State Cross Country Championships at the Oakville Indian Mounds Park near Moulton, AL on Saturday, November 8, 2014 Montgomery Catholic’s Amaris Tyynismaa shattered a multitude of records in becoming the fastest female runner in AHSAA history.  Tyynismaa clocked a very impressive 17:03.04 time over the 5000 meter course which broke the 4A, meet, and course record formerly held by Carmen Carlos Carlos of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School by over 15 seconds. In addition to making Amaris the fastest runner in Alabama this year, her time puts her in the top 15 nationally for all high school runners. 

The Racing Knights finished fourth in the team competition as all of the girls on the team ran personal best times or season best times.  Montgomery Catholic placed all five scorers in the top 30 as freshman Katelyn Stark finished 18^th and eighth grader Grace Leslie, freshman Sarah Beth Littrell, and senior Carlye Schmidt packed together in 25^th, 27^th, and 28^th. Other finishers on the team included freshman Annabel Starrett, eighth grader Chloe Smith, senior Ann Faulkner, senior Katie Reeves, and junior Lacy Herbek.

For the Boys, Montgomery Catholic qualified three individuals.  Eighth grader Grant Walker emerged as one of the best of his year group in the state with his sparkling 16th place finish in 17:34.91.  His time establishes him as the best eighth grader in MCPS Cross Country history.  Junior Patrick Gregorius powered home in a personal best of 18:39.71 for 53^rd and was followed closely by sophomore Angel Padilla in 18:49.07.

This marked the ninth consecutive year that Montgomery Catholic has sent at least one full team to the State Championships in Cross Country and the sixth year in a row that at least one All State performer was named from the team.  Amaris is the first individual state champion in the sport from Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School.

The Racing Knights are coached by John Terino and assistant coach Brianna Lisenby.

Congratulations on a great season! 
Story and photos submitted by John Terino

Montgomery Catholic Girls Cross Country Team at the AHSAA State Meet.

Montgomery Catholic Racing Knights pray before the AHSAA State Cross Country Meet.

MONTGOMERY CATHOLIC PREPARATORY SCHOOL'S YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP THINKS PINK.

Thirty members of the Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School's Young Women's Leadership Club worked together during lunch meetings to make pink ribbons to sell for .50 - $1.00 each in support of the Joy to Life Foundation.  Mrs. Stephanie Nelson (pictured far right) and Coach Abby Beesley are the teacher sponsors for the group and helped Maria Celli and Katie Reeves make the ribbons during an October meeting. The group will donate over $150 to Joy to Life by the end of October.