Clark Accomplishes 1,000+ Career Points for Catholic, Walden Accomplishes 552 Career Assists

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School honored senior Varsity Basketball players Jessie Clark  and Aleigha Walden after the school Mass on December 8, 2017 for their career accomplishments.

Pictured are Jessie Clark and Aleigha Walden with Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Athletic Director Daniel Veres, President Anne Ceasar, Michael and Ashley Walden,  (Coach) Jill and Jeff Clark, and Principal Justin Castanza .

Jessie Clark crossed the 1,000 career points mark on November 21, 2017 during the Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament hosted at Montgomery Catholic. A proud day for her coach (and her mother), Jessie is the daughter of Jill and Jeff Clark.

Aleigha Walden broke the school record for assists with 552 career assists, which she achieved on December 5, 2017 when Catholic faced LAMP. Aleigha is the daughter of Ashley and Michael Walden.

Each was presented with a basketball commemorating her accomplishment by Athletic Director Daniel Veres and Principal Justin Castanza.

Congratulations Jessie and Aleigha! Go KNIGHTS!

Montgomery Catholic Middle School Students Start Advent in Service

In the spirit of giving these Montgomery Catholic Middle School students purchased Christmas gifts for a family the campus is sponsoring through Catholic Social Services. School counselor Mrs. Sarah Rech led the Advent service project by taking 15 students shopping on December 5, 2017 to choose gifts for the family, serving those in need and making their Advent count.

Standing are: Samatha Day, Anyia Lowery, Ailish Gilbert, Amy Treloar, Kaylee Holmes, Zach Izer, Grant Eady, Trey Holmes, Michael Jones. Kneeling are:  Thomas Giere, Angeles Gonzalez-Ansaldi, Josie Smith, Laura Thomas Zhvania, Cameron Beauchamp, Gibson Souriya.

Pictured wrapping gifts are: Kaylee Holmes, Amy Treloar, Josie Smith, Laura Thomas Zhvania

Montgomery Catholic Students Shine in the Nutcracker

Five Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School students were cast in the River Region Ballet's Nutcracker. Pictured backstage at the Davis Theater in downtown Montgomery before their debut on December 1, 2017 are from left: Ines Gonzalez-Ansaldi (9th), Cate Noell (1st), Frances Ann Rogers (3rd), Mo Drescher (1st) and Angeles Gonzalez-Ansaldi (8th).

Ines and Angeles are the daughters of Gerardo Gonzalez and Maria Gonzales-Ansaldi, Frances Ann is the daughter of   Brian and Jennifer Rogers, Mo is the daughter of  Craig and Margie Drescher, all of Montgomery. Cate is the daughter of Michael and Christine Noell of Wetumpka.

Julie Lopez Named New Director of Admissions for Montgomery Catholic

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School names Julie Lopez as the new 
Director of Admissions. 

"We are excited to welcome Julie to her new role at Montgomery Catholic. As a past student and a current parent, she knows who we are and believes in our mission. I look forward to all that she will add to our Advancement team. She will be integral in welcoming our new students and their families to our school community. Her energy and enthusiasm will help to continue the forward movement of our school " said Anne Ceasar, school president.

From a military family, Lopez attended Montgomery Catholic in elementary and again in high school when her parents were stationed at Maxwell AFB. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Auburn University and has worked as a Director of Marketing and Events Coordinator for the past 13 years. Lopez has two children, Sophia and Camilla, and they are active members of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Montgomery.

"As both a past student and current parent of two elementary students, I am more excited than ever to play such an integral role as Director of Admissions and look forward to blazing a bright new trail for prospective families to join our rich MCPS family history and strong Knight Nation," said Lopez.

Lopez begins her role as Director of Admissions on January 2, 2018.

The Knights of Columbus Continued Generosity to Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School

The St. Bede Knights of Columbus council 893 presented a check for $5,000 to the St. Bede Campus of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School this fall. Always generous, the Knights of Columbus sponsor numerous events throughout the year  in support of Catholic education including scholarships for the school, a Thanksgiving Basketball tournament and the PICE Golf Tournament each year.

Pictured: Knight Mark Mosman, Rev. Alex Valladares, Principal Laurie Gulley, Grand Knight Barry Waite, Rev. Nicholas Napolitano, and Knight Shane McKenny.

Montgomery Catholic's Tyynismaa Brings Home 4th State Cross Country Title, Girls' & Boys' Teams 4A State Runner-Up

Catholic's Amaris Tyynismaa and Isabelle Cochran along with Katie Galvin
start strong at the AHSAA State Meet on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

November 11, 2017,  the Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Cross Country team competed at the AHSAA State Championship at the Oakville Indian Mounds XC Course. Both the Catholic Girls and Boys teams walked away as the state's 4A runner-up!

The Catholic girls were led by junior Amaris Tyynismaa.  Finishing first, at 17:14.37 , Tyynismaa found her self almost a minute and a half ahead of the second place finisher, securing her fourth consecutive individual State Championship.  Isabelle Cochran, a junior, finished strong at 19:58.58, securing sixth place overall. Teammates, Grace Leslie, Hanna Kate McGee, Katie Galvin, Annabel Starrett, Katelyn Stark, Chloe Smith, Virginia Speirs and Sarah Beth Littrell all finished the race helping earn the Montgomery Catholic girls their second consecutive State Runner-up trophy.

For the Catholic boys, junior Manny Caceres finished first for the

Grant Walker, Zachary Kroeger and
Hollis Johnson stick together at the
State Meet, earning the team
State Runner-up title.

Catholic boys with a time of 16:57:52 (11th place overall) with freshman Hollis Johnson finishing in 17:00:54 and teammates Grant Walker, Zachary Kroeger, Joseph Schmidt and Austin Cleghorn all finishing under 17:50:00. The boys' secured the Runner-up position with the help of Cole Pierce, Sam Leslie, Chris Valencia and Ryan Janson all who finished in the top 86.

It has been a great season for the Racing Knights, making their coach Ed Wright very proud of the hard work by the 2017 Catholic Cross Country Team.

Congratulations Knights!

Montgomery Catholic Students Honor Veterans

Each year, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School campuses pray for our Veterans and find appropriate ways to honor them for Veterans Day.

This year the sixth grade at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School St. Bede campus gathered together honoring our Veterans as teacher Mrs. Mary Pears read America's White Table by Margot Ravenand while her sixth grade class set a "White Table" of their own which remained in the cafeteria for the day to remind students of the sacrifice our veterans have given in service to our country. 

Pictured:Kaitlyn Ankersen, Taylor Biggs, Hayden Binder, Roderick Bristow, Bernard Byrd, Ella Castanza, Lily Coulombe, Kamron Dean, Dalton DeRamus, Jehle Dickson, Sarah Ellis, Karson Franklin, Ariyn Gilbert, Joshua Gonzalez, Ayden Hodge,  Jennifer Lopez, Nick Montelara, Abby O'Donnell, Kathryn Reardon, Joseph Reeves, Sarah Souriya at the St. Bede Campus “White Table.” 





Montgomery Catholic junior Ricky Treloar has volunteered to play "TAPS" for the Vietnam Veterans of America, Central Alabama Chapter 607 programs on Veterans Day and Memorial Day at Greenwood Cemetery since he was in the seventh grade. This year on 
11-11-17, the Chapter presented Ricky with a scholarship for his future college education in appreciation of his support of these events. "I am so proud that my children participate in these events twice a year", said Treloar's mother, Teresa.

Ricky is the son of Teresa and Greg Treloar of Montgomery.

Marching Knights Named Best-In-Class at 2017 Beauregard Invitational

Under the leadership of Band Director Alex Johnson and Drum Major Henry Petters (12th grade, pictured) the Montgomery Catholic Marching Knights recently competed at the Beauregard Invitational Marching competition. The Knights received Superiors in every caption including, music, marching, general effect, drum major, percussion, color guard. This included, overall BEST-IN-CLASS for class 1A, the first time in the school's history!  The two biggest highlights included earning a very high music score (3rd in the entire competition) and having BEST-IN-CLASS & BEST-IN-DIVISION Drum Major. 

Henry is the son of Vicki and Brian Petters of Montgomery.

Photo by: Total Image

Catholic's Barragan and Scott Honored With Teen Leadership Award at MMFA

Alice Novak presented the MMFA
Teen Leadership Award to Catholic senior
Maria Barragan

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is pleased to announce the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts honored a Montgomery Catholic senior and a 2017 graduate with the teen leadership award at their "Volunteers Cultivate the Best" luncheon.  Montgomery Catholic senior Maria Barragan and Alumni Carson Scott '17 were given the Teen Leadership award in recognition of their contributions on October 16, 2017. 

Ms. Alice Novak, MMFA Curator of Education said of Barragan and Scott, " These two young women from the MUSES teen council displayed outstanding leadership last year, including co-hosting a premier arts events for teens in Montgomery.  Carson worked many special events, and Maria helped teach art camp.  Both have decided to major in art history, and we are so proud and know they will add so much to the field."

Maria and Claudia Barragan

 Novak teaches Art History and both young women were her students. Scott was missed at the event because she is away at college. Maria and her mother attended where Maria was surprised to be honored. 

Ms. Novak said, "Maria was an art history student at the Museum last year and demonstrated a gift for making art relevant and accessible. She was a leader in class discussions (always making everyone laugh) and invited all of us to see art and the world in new ways.  She is an incredibly talented as a teacher too, which we discovered at Art Camp this summer. We are glad she has one more year to serve the Museum on the MUSES teen council!  We hope students in Montgomery will ask Maria about the fun things offered for teens at the Museum." 

Barragan plans to pursue an art degree in college. She is the daughter of Deonicio and Claudia Barragan of Montgomery.

Montgomery Catholic Crowns 2017 Homecoming Queen and King

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School crowned their 2017 Homecoming Queen and King during the half-time ceremonies of the varsity football game as the Knights hosted Bullock County High School, October 20, 2017.

The 2017 Montgomery Catholic Homecoming Court, pictured from left to right: Freshmen Attendant Chloe Walden escorted by Grant Smith; Junior Attendant Annamary Gilbert escorted by Mitch Aaron. Senior Attendant Carrie Belsterling escorted by Parker Dennis; Homecoming Queen, Briana Hollinger & King, Luke Craig; Senior Attendant Aleigha Walden with BJ Barker; and Senior Attendant Paige Rentfro with Tyler Price and Sophomore Attendant Lorren Pharrams escorted by CJ Owens.

The school was honored to welcome back to their Alma Mater the 2016 Homecoming Queen and King, Miss Tori Barranco and Mr. Brian Anderson  to crown the 2017 Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Homecoming King and Queen.

Miss Briana Hollinger and Mr. Luke Craig were announced as the 2017 Montgomery Catholic Homecoming Queen and King at mid-field.

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School welcomed all Alumni home with an Alumni party Under the Tent at the Homecoming game from kick-off to half-time. Alumni, including the class of 1977 celebrating their 40th reunion, the class of 1982 celebrating their 35th reunion, the class of 1987 celebrating their 30th reunion, and the class of 2007 celebrating their 10th reunion, were able to enjoy a delicious meal from Jim-N-Nicks Bar-b-Que, while catching up with old classmates.

Before the game, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School President, Anne Ceasar along with Principal Justin Castanza and Athletic Director Daniel Veres honored the 2017 Girls Outdoor Track and Field State Championship team, where each team member and the coaches were presented with their State Championship ring. Pictured are: 2017 Girl’s Outdoor State Championship winning team Miss Tamrah Tucker, Miss Jimmah Fenderson, Miss Grace Leslie, Miss Katie Galvin, Miss Katelyn Stark, Miss Isabelle Cochran, Miss Amaris Tyynismaa, Assistant Coach Hollis Johnson, Assistant Coach Coy Hunter and
Head Coach, and 2017 US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Alabama Girl’s Coach of the Year Ed Wright. Not pictured: Assistant Coach Kevin Madden and Miss Morgan Yorton.

Montgomery Catholic students celebrated Homecoming Week at all campuses with a host of daily activities including the Homecoming Bonfire and mini-parade held on Thursday evening at the Middle/High School Campus for K4-12 families. Alumni Pat McGinn '85 had the honor of lighting the fire, and the St. Bede Campus took home first place for their float. Friday, the Middle and High School ended school with a pep rally. A Friday night victory over Bullock County (31-6) led to a fun night as the Middle School campus held their fall dance after the game. The High School campus ended the week with their Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 21, 2017 held at the St. Bede Catholic Church Family Life Center. The theme was High School Musical.

(Photos by: Total Image)

5 Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Students Named AP Scholars

Five Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School students have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition for their exceptional achievement on AP Exams.

The College Board's Advanced Placement Program® (AP) provides opportunities for motivated and prepared students to experience college-level courses while in high school, thereby fostering critical thinking and college persistence and success.

Audrey Kim '17 earned the title of AP Scholar with Distinction by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on
all AP exams taken and a score of 3 or higher on five or more of the exams.

Adam Bristol '17 and Seoul Hong '17 each earned the title of AP Scholar with Honor by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of  3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

Two students earned the title of AP Scholar by completing three or more AP Exams with grades of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Chris Dejesus '18 and  Michael Barber '17.

Congratulations to our AP Scholars! Go Knights!!!

Audrey Kim '17, Adam Bristol '17, Michael Barber '17, Seoul Hong '17, Chris DeJesus '18

Montgomery Catholic 2017 Groundbreaking Event

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a new gymnasium and renovating the current gym into a state of the art performing arts building.

The event was held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. at the Middle/High School campus located at 5350 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116.

The Most Reverend Thomas J. Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile; Gwendolyn P. Byrd Executive Director, Department of Catholic Education Archdiocese of Mobile; Michele Manry, Executive Director Financial Services Archdiocese of Mobile; Earl Ryser, Owner, Central Contracting, Inc.; and Anne Ceasar Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School President were special guests at the event.

Reverend Monsignor Charles Troncale opened the event in prayer, while Montgomery Catholic's Middle/High School principal Mr. Justin Castanza hosted the event. Mrs. Tia Levanda, MCPS Advisory Council Chair read 1 Corinthians 3:5-11.

Tia Levanda

Each MCPS campus was represented with members from the SGA who participated in the signing ceremony and blessing of the building site by Archbishop Rodi. The students were: Aaron Gilbert, St. Bede Campus Student Council President; Mally Barranco, Holy Spirit Campus Student Council President; Gibson Souriya, Middle School SGA President; Paige Rentfro, High School SGA President; and Chloe Newell, Senior Class President.

Other distinguished guests included: Reverend Victor Ingalls, Reverend Nicholas Napolitano, Reverend Alex Valladares, Holy Spirit Campus Principal Nancy Foley, St. Bede Campus Principal Laurie Gulley, Middle School Assitant Principal Julie Wood, Athletic Director Daniel Veres, Band Director Alex Johnson,and Seawell McKee, McKee and Associates Architecture and Interior Design who were joined by the Capital Campaign volunteers, parents, students and larger Montgomery Catholic community. All were happy to witness the start of the project with Archbishop Rodi's blessing of the work site.

MCPS Administration on Groundbreaking Day
Principal Nancy Foley, Principal Laurie Gulley,
Principal Justin Castanza, President Anne Ceasar,
Athletic Director Daniel Veres, Band Director Alex Johnson
Assistant Principal Julie Wood

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School's capital campaign, Building on Faith, Family and Tradition raised over $3.5 million dollars in just eleven months, allowing Montgomery Catholic to look towards the future and realize the dream of a new 31,000 square foot gymnasium with stadium seating and capacity for 800. The gym will have two regulation basketball courts, a weight room, concession area, offices, locker rooms and conference rooms. The Montgomery community will find much comfort in knowing that the facility will be air conditioned - a luxury the current Father Pat Delahunty gym (built in 1968) does not have.

Along with building a new gym, plans also include converting the current gymnasium into a dedicated performing arts building to enhance our entire performing arts program. This area will be completely remodeled and create critically needed practice, storage and office space for our highly regarded band program and emerging choral program. More space means students will be able to better focus on all aspects of their practice. It will also increase the breadth of our performing arts program to include a state-of-the-art choral/drama classroom. This will allow us to provide a vibrant and supportive environment for current and future students with an affinity for the performing arts. A high school student lounge and meeting space will also be added looking onto the courtyard, giving Montgomery Catholic students a comfortable meeting space on campus.

Founded in 1873, by the Sisters of Loretto Montgomery Catholic Preparatory school celebrates 144 years of Catholic education in Montgomery this month. Founded as an all girl’s school, St. Mary of Loretto became co-educational in 1929. The high school moved to its current location in 1965. The last expansion at the campus was in 2007 with the addition of the Dolly Barranco Student Activity Center and Cafeteria. Today, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is a K4-12 college preparatory program, with an average student enrollment of 800 at three campuses in Montgomery.


Mission: 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 to grow to become persons of faith, virtue, and wisdom.

Montgomery Catholic Students Attend 44th Annual Red Mass

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School’s senior class and high school choir joined the state of Alabama's Unified Judicial System officials in celebrating the 44th Annual Red Mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church in downtown Montgomery on October 2, 2017. The Most Reverend Thomas J. Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile, celebrated the Mass.

The tradition of the Red Mass goes back many centuries in Rome, Paris, and London. It is the Solemn Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated generally near the beginning of the Judicial Year and attended by judges, lawyers, and court officials of all faiths for the purpose of invoking God's blessing and guidance in the administration of justice.

Choir teacher, Ms. Kate Gates and the Montgomery Catholic high school choir sang at the 44th Annual Red Mass.

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School's Class of 2018 is pictured with Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi at the reception following Mass.

Breaking Ground at Catholic on October 10

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a new gymnasium and performing arts building.

The event will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. at the Middle/High School campus located at 5350 Vaughn Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116.

The Most Reverend Thomas J. Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile; Gwendolyn P. Byrd

Executive Director, Department of Catholic Education Archdiocese of Mobile; and Anne Ceasar Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School President will be special guests at the event.

Details about the Project

The capital campaign, Building on Faith, Family and Tradition raised over $3.5 million dollars in just eleven months, allowing Montgomery Catholic to look towards the future and realize the dream of a new 31,000 square foot gymnasium with stadium seating and capacity for 800. The gym will have two regulation basketball courts, a weight room, concession area, offices, locker rooms and conference rooms. The Montgomery community will find much comfort in knowing that the facility will be air conditioned - a luxury the current Father Pat Delahunty gym (built in 1968) does not have.

Along with building a new gym, plans also include converting the current gymnasium into a dedicated performing arts building to enhance our entire performing arts program. This area will be completely remodeled and create critically needed practice, storage and office space for our highly regarded band program and emerging choral program. More space means students will be able to better focus on all aspects of their practice. It will also increase the breadth of our performing arts program to include a state-of-the-art choral/drama classroom. This will allow us to provide a vibrant and supportive environment for current and future students with an affinity for the performing arts. A high school student lounge and meeting space will also be added looking onto the courtyard, giving Montgomery Catholic students a comfortable meeting space on campus. 

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School - A Brief History 

Founded in 1873, by the Sisters of Loretto Montgomery Catholic Preparatory school celebrates 144 years of Catholic education in Montgomery this month. Founded as an all girl’s school, St. Mary of Loretto became co-educational in 1929. The high school moved to its current location in 1965. The last expansion at the campus was in 2007 with the addition of the Dolly Barranco Student Activity Center and Cafeteria. Today, Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is a 

K4-12 college preparatory program, with an average student enrollment of 800 at three campuses in Montgomery.

Programs and Capital Campaign information will be available at the event.

Mission: 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 to grow to become persons of faith, virtue, and wisdom.

Contact: Vicki Dickson, Director of Communications

vdickson@montgomerycatholic.org

334-272-7221 ext 32

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Elects High School Campus SGA Reps

For the 144th year of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, students elected Executive Officers and class representatives to lead the school's Student Government Association (SGA). The all girl group will be responsible for several activities and service projects throughout the year.

Pictured above are the 2017-2018 Montgomery Catholic SGA Executive Officers: (front row) senior Anna Nutting - Secretary, senior Paige Rentfro - President; senior Jessie Clark - Vice President.

Class representatives include:  (back row) freshmen, Emma Garrison, Gracie Barranco and Rachel Rodriguez. sophomores, Kinley Taddlock, Anna Sadie, and Alexis Weber; juniors, Anna Catherine Barranco, Zoe Rutland, and Annamary Gilbert; seniors, Chloe Newell, Hannah Kate Magee and Lauren Beverly(not pictured).  The SGA sponsor is Mrs. Elizabeth Harbin.

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.

Catholic's Henry Petters Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School proudly announces Henry Petters as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.  Henry is the son of Vicki and Brian Petters of Montgomery.  Henry will have the opportunity to compete for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring.  Today officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. The preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test serves as an initial screening of program entrants. In addition to the test scores, the student's academic record, community involvement, leadership ability, and personal essay are considered when determining semifinalists. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing in February, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the title of Merit Scholar.


Pictured:  Montgomery Catholic's National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Henry Petters.

18 Montgomery Catholic Seventh Grade Students Qualify for Duke Tips

Eighteen Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Middle School students qualify for the Duke Tips program. The largest program of its kind, participants in the Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search identify academic strengths, develop abilities and interests, and celebrate their achievements at a crucial time when they are forming their identities and looking ahead to the future. TIP assists families in determining how advanced their students’ academic abilities are and what level of educational challenge is appropriate.

As part of the talent search enrollment, Duke TIP registers eligible seventh graders to take either the ACT (no writing) or the SAT as an above-level test. This allows students to have greater insight into their abilities and it gives them the opportunity to preview a college entrance exam.

Montgomery Catholic's qualifying students are: Top row (L to R): Kayleigh Everage, Kaylee Holmes, Preston Holk, Harrison Howell, Matthew Galvin, Lena Duncan, Cas Wilson, Kean Cullen, Michael Galvin

Bottom row (L to R): Danielle Willcox, Audrey Trant, Esa Gancayco, Andrew Bosch, Thomas Giere, Canon Bach, Cade Corbin, Michael Algarin, Laura Thomas Zhvania.

Congratulations! 

Knight Ambassadors Named at Montgomery Catholic's Middle School Campus

Montgomery Catholic's Middle School has named Knight Ambassadors for the 2017-2018 school year. These students show leadership, good judgment, maturity, honesty, and integrity while upholding their responsibilities of being a student, serving as campus role models. The 2017-2018 Knight Ambassadors are: (front from left to right) Canon Bach, Josie Smith, Grant Eady, Sadie Bartels, Angeles Gonzalez-Ansaldi, Cecelia Crawford, (back from left to right) Samantha Day, Alex Wieser, Patrick Ryan, Christopher Lathram, Amy Treloar.

Montgomery Catholic's Newell Attends Alabama Governor's School

Montgomery Catholic senior Chloe Newell attended the Alabama Governor's School over the summer. 

Held from June 18-30, 2017 at Samford University, the conference brought together approximately 90 gifted Alabama High School seniors to learn about various professions and majors and provided a variety of academic, creative and leadership experiences to attendees.

Newell took classes centered on health care at UAB and photography. "It was so great! I learned so much about what I want to do in college, as well as made a lot of new friends."

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School was proud to have Newell represent the Class of 2018 at the 30th Alabama Governor's School Conference.

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 to grow to become persons of faith, virtue, and wisdom.

Montgomery Catholic Welcomes Students Back to Campus

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School began its 144th school year on August 21, 2017. Founded in 1873, the school was started by the Sisters of Loretto and has continued to not only educate children but serve the community.

On the first day of the 2017-2018 school year students were welcomed by Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School president Anne Ceasar.

Mrs. Ceasar is pictured with the Class of 2031 at Montgomery Catholic's St. Bede campus. The sweet, all girl K4 class is excited to begin their school career at Montgomery Catholic this year. They are: Elizabeth Gatz, Reagan Banks, Cecilia Wallock, Mira Hardwick, Anna Haigler Benante, Lorelei Johnson, and Gabrielle Davis.

Montgomery Catholic's Coach Wright Named State Coach of the Year

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is proud to announce that Coach Ed Wright has been named the 2017 State of Alabama Girls' High School Track & Field Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

According to the USTFCCCA, "the honor is based upon the performance of Montgomery Catholic's Girls' Track and Field team throughout the 2017 season and is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of the student athletes, the coaching staff and the administration of the school".

Montgomery Catholic's Athletic Director Daniel Veres said of Wright, "After 11 years leading the Montgomery Catholic Racing Knights, and with a new Girls State title, this honor is well deserved. Coach Ed Wright will continue to encourage his team to be stronger and faster, and Montgomery Catholic athletes can look forward to continuing success under his leadership."

Coach Wright said, "We had a great year, but it would not have been possible without the dedication of our assistant coaches; Kevin Madden, Coy Hunter and Hollis Johnson and of course the determination of our athletes. They all make my job easy. This is an award for our entire team!"

Congratulations Coach Ed Wright, State of Alabama Girls' High School Track & Field Coach of the Year!

Coach Ed Wright (left); Coach Daniel Veres (Center), Coach Kevin Madden (Right) are pictured with his 2017 Outdoor Track & Field State Championship team

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What's New at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School is looking forward to beginning the 2017-18 school year. Justin Castanza has been named principal at Montgomery Catholic's Middle/High School campus, a position he is familiar with after serving as interim principal for the 2016-17 school year.  The High School campus will continue its new "Encounter" program, encouraging students to serve in the local community while developing peer relationships. Our Middle School campus will begin a revamped advisory program featuring daily opportunities for students to take leadership roles within the school and explore fun learning opportunities outside the traditional curriculum. Nancy Foley has been named the new principal at our Holy Spirit elementary campus. Our St. Bede elementary campus is excited to have a school Chapel on campus for students and teachers to access during the school day. We will continue our relationship with AUM's Confucius Institute offering Mandarin Chinese I & II, and our Knight News Network Studio will be live for the second year, offering students the opportunity to learn more about broadcast media. Finally, we are proud to be finishing up our Capital Campaign - Building on Faith, Family & Tradition! and hope to move forward this year by breaking ground on a new gym and expanding our performing arts classroom space at our middle/high school campus. Catholic is moving into this year with much enthusiasm and gratitude for the prayers, love and support our community has shown as we continue to build for the future! GO Knights!

Visit www.montgomerycatholic.org to learn more about our K4-12 college preparatory program.



Mission: 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 to grow to become persons of faith, virtue, and wisdom.

Catholic's Rutland and Collett Chosen to Attend HOBY Leadership Conference this Summer

Zoe Rutland and Austin Collett were selected to represent Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School as Ambassadors for HOBY (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership) . The Seminar was held at Troy University, May 26-28, 2017.

HOBY is the nation’s foremost Youth Leadership Seminar that over 10,000 deserving high school sophomores from across the country attend each year.  Their mission is to inspire and develop the global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation.  Montgomery Catholic is proud to nominate students each year who attend the conference, and look forward to encouraging these future leaders to make an impact on our community.

Zoe Rutland is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rutland of Wetumpka.  

Austin Collett  is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Collett of Montgomery.

Mission: 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 to grow to become persons of faith, virtue, and wisdom.

Catholic Girls Track Brings Home State Championship!

The Montgomery Catholic Girl's Track team has been pushing all year. During the Indoor season these athletes brought home the runner-up trophy, but knew that with hard work and determination they would be able to add to the school's trophy case by becoming the first girls' track team in Montgomery Catholic school history to bring home the State Championship.

The team is young, and they worked hard to be stronger and faster this year. Coaches Ed Wright, Hollis Johnson, Coy Hunter and Kevin Madden are extremely proud of how hard they worked during the year. The 2017 AHSAA State Outdoor Track meet will go down in the record books with the following accomplishments by the MCPS Girl's team:
Isabelle Coachran- Winning the Long Jump, a Member of the Outdoor winning 4X800M relay, placing second in the 300 meter hurdles; Katie Galvin- Member of the Outdoor winning 4X800M relay; Katelyn Stark- Member of the Outdoor winning 4X800M relay; Amaris Tyynismaa- winning both the 1600M, and 3200M, and as a Member of the Outdoor winning 4X800M relay, placing second in the 800 meter.

Adding to the points that day were: Tamrah Tucker- second in the 100 meter dash, third in the 200 meter dash, Grace Leslie, Jimmiah Fenderson and Morgan Yorton.

Mayor Strange congratulated the team and their coaches at the June 6, 2017 City Council meeting.

Congratulations to the 142nd Graduating Class of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School!

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School's 142nd Commencement Exercises took place in the Father Pat Delahunty Memorial Gymnasium on the grounds of the Middle/High School campus at the Vaughn Road location on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

Ivy Bach

Audrey Kim

David Bender

Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi, Superintendent of Education Gwendolyn Byrd, Montgomery Catholic President Anne Ceasar, and High School Principal Justin Castanza were joined by Monsignor Charles Troncale, Father Patrick Driscoll '84, Father Zachary Greenwell, Father Linn Harbour, Father Victor Ingalls, Father Alex Valladares, Deacon Nicholas Napolitano and Deacon Jim Labadie, as the special guests of the class. Salutatorian Ivy Louise Bach and Co-Valedictorians David Michael Bender and Audrey Yoonah Kim addressed their fellow graduates, special guests, family and friends after the class received their diplomas from Archbishop Rodi. The class of 2017 along with Alumni sang the Montgomery Catholic Alma Mater "Catholic, Our Refuge" led by Montgomery Catholic teacher Kerri
Moore before saluting the school one final time in the school gym.

Class of 2017 Hat Toss

Members of the junior and sophomore class hosted the graduates and their families at a reception in the Dolly Barranco Activity Center following the ceremony.

The 77 members of the Class of 2017 have earned $10.5 million in scholarship offers from 27 colleges and universities across the United States. Our graduates include: a Jimmy Hitchcock Award winner, 10 future college athletes, a seminarian, a U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, a United States Marine recruit, a Montgomery Fire Department  recruit, and a National Merit qualifier. Their achievements have energized our Montgomery Catholic family and the have left a new school spirit for future classes to be proud of.

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

Riley Carrigan Aaron, Lauren Skye Alexander, Brian Martin Anderson, Ivy Louise Bach, Nadine Marilag Back, Michael Joseph Barber, Tyler Vaughn Barranco, Victoria Morgan Barranco, Preston Kass Beesley,
David Michael Bender, Saxton De`Aire Bibbins, Adam Angelo Bristol, Jeong Yeon  Choi, Caleb Joseph Cobb, William Chandler Couey, Maria Giovanna Cretosi Bissi, Gabrielle Rene` Dallas, Joshua McCord Davis, Payton Michael Dennis, Camryn Mary Denver, Danny Van Do, Daniel Joseph Downes, III, Michaelyn Grace Foster, Patton Sullivan Fralish, Amber Anissa Gibson, Francisco Gonzalez-Ansaldi, James Adam Hall, Cheyenne Celina Marie Hayes, Kyle Foster Hines, Nicolas Christian Homsher, Seoeui  Hong
Denise  Jaimes, Devin Lane Kelly, Audrey Yoonah Kim, Kyu Rin  Kim, Minseok  Kim, Joshua Patrick Koch, Kevin Patrick Leahy, Sarah Ashleigh Little, Morris Albert Lottinger, IV, Samuel Clark McCracken,
Kayanna Nicole McKenzie, Tomislav Thomas Ante Anthony Nekic, Michael Belin O'Connor, Angel Alexander Padilla, Solbi  Park, Antwan Marquis Parker, Landon Howard Pinckard, David Alan Poole, Jr.,
Andrew Dawson Pritchett, Emily Trey Rayborn, Tyler Warren Richardson, Julia Allison Rodriguez, Ansley Marie Rohde, Ethan Jackson Ronan, James Hamilton Sadie, Carson McLean Scott, Hyuntaek  Seo, Blair Kobe Simmons, Katelyn Marie Slear, George William Sloan, III, Kathryn Marie Smith, Lauren Nicole Smith, Nathan Michael Smith, Collin Patrick Stewart, Benjamin Thomas Talbot, Iyana Ty'Keese Tate,
Leah Elizabeth Taylor, Johnathon McNeill Towle, Tamrah Shaqelle Tucker, Jakayla Onia Turner, Zachary Jacob VanAlst, Alejandra Sofia Vazquez, Lucy Erin Waite, Auston Michael Walden, William Hugh Walker and Winston Daniel Wright.

Photos courtesy of Total Image.

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.