Trojan News 10/4/2009
Teacher News Tagged football, Forensics, marianist, volleyball No Comments »National Forensic League:
Ms. Beth Young has earned a third diamond degree of membership from the National Forensic League. She will receive special recognition at the Lincoln Financial Group/NFL National Speech and Debate Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. For more details please go to www.north-catholic.org.
NC Student inspired to aid Uganda’s youngsters:
Here is a link to the Tribune-Review article about MJ Wahl, a member of our Junior class.
Alumni – Marianist Celebration – Alumni, Parents, Faculty, Students, NC Nation!!
ALL are invited to help us celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the arrival of the Marianists in Pittsburgh and the Annual Alumni Remembrance Mass on November 8th at 10 AM in the Chapel. Brunch will be served immediately after the liturgy. Pls RSVP to Nick Tomasic 412-322-7129 or Jim Finn 412-486-4100 ext 203.
OPEN HOUSE:
North Catholic will hold Open House on Saturday, November 7th from 12-3 PM. Please pass this information onto any parents or students considering attending North Catholic. Please come and see what really makes North special. All grades are welcome.
Athletics:
Girls Volleyball:
The North Catholic Volleyball team suffered a tough loss last night against top-seeded West Shamokin. After starting the match by winning the first two sets, the moment changed and West Shamokin picked up the last three sets to win the match 3-2. The volleyball team finished the regular season with 14 wins and 0 losses as well as going 1 and 1 in the WPIAL playoffs.
Football:
The fourth seeded North Catholic football team gets set to play host to the Jefferson Morgan Rockets on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Lt. J.C. Stone Field. Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. Pre-sale tickets will be available starting Thursday and going thru Friday at 3:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased from the Main Office or during school lunch periods. Student tickets are $4.00 and adult tickets are $6.00. There will be no student tickets sold at the gate so remember to buy your tickets early. More proceeds benefit the school from pre-sale than the gate sale.
The Eastern Football Conference had their All-Conference team selections this past Sunday at Wilkinsburg High School. Congratulations to the following players:
1st Team Offense: Martin Long (QB), Julian Durden (RB), Matt Fedzen (WR), and Morgan Porter (K)
2nd Team Offense: Jacob Szramowski (OL)
1st Team Defense: Phil Jandrokovic (DL) and Jacob Szramowski (LB)
2nd Team Defense: Jim Snyder (DL) and Martin Long (DB)
Forever True!
Fortes in Fide!