Trojan News 2/5/10

Posted on February 4th, 2010 by gdappel

DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH FINALIZES ACQUISITION

OF CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP SITE FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL

Pittsburgh – The Diocese of Pittsburgh announced that it has completed the purchase of land in Cranberry Township for the purpose of building a new co-educational Catholic high school.

The 71-acre site is located on State Rte. 228 across from the new St. Kilian Catholic elementary school.

Bishop David A. Zubik stated that the success of a capital campaign to raise the significant funds necessary for the new school will determine whether the Diocese of Pittsburgh can proceed. Work on the project will begin only when and if sufficient funding is available.

The new co-educational school will be the largest building project undertaken by the Diocese of Pittsburgh in recent history. The estimated total cost of building the new high school to serve as many as 1,000 students is between $54-60 million.

Bishop Zubik said that the proposed school “will provide young men and women a 21st-century education in an environment where values and faith thrive – which is the very definition of Catholic education.”

“Our goal is to create the pre-eminent private co-educational high school situated in the fastest growing population center in Southwestern Pennsylvania,” stated Father Kris D. Stubna, diocesan Secretary for Catholic Education.

“With an academic program and physical plant to serve the needs of our families and Pittsburgh as a whole for years to come, the proposed school will be a model of Catholic education for the entire country – academic excellence, value-centered, faith-filled and family-based,” Father Stubna said.

Plans for the new Catholic high school in Butler County grew out of the efforts already underway at North Catholic High School in the Troy Hill section of Pittsburgh.

Preliminary plans for the new high school will incorporate the best of the educational program currently in place at North Catholic High School, while expanding and strengthening that program in every facet of school life.

“With its foundational hallmarks of academic excellence and faith formation, the new high school will build on the strengths and tradition of the current North Catholic High School program and provide a superb and competitive program in every facet of the curricular and extra-curricular program,” Father Stubna said.

“While the scope of the project and the budget are being finalized,” Father Stubna said, “it is clear that a substantial commitment of capital in the form of gifts and external financing will be necessary.

“To date, North Catholic High School’s capital campaign has raised about $5 million in cash, pledges and in-kind gifts. The Diocese of Pittsburgh, the North Catholic High School community, and the community as a whole will be working together in the coming months in the effort to raise the financial support necessary for the project to proceed,” Father Stubna said.

Frank Orga, president of North Catholic High School, stated that the new high school will make certain that “the Marianist charism that sustained North Catholic High school will continue at the new high school. “Marianist education is grounded in faith, family, spirit and service,” Mr. Orga said. Noting that the Marianist community will continue to be a part of the spirit of the new high school, Mr. Orga explained that “we will be building a place where our values will live and the rich heritage of North Catholic High School will continue to serve our community.”

“This is an exciting moment in the history of Catholic education in our diocese. The proposal for a new Catholic high school in Butler Country that will build on the rich heritage of North Catholic High School is a sign of real growth and commitment by our entire Catholic community to the value of Catholic education,” Bishop Zubik stated. “We have the opportunity to do something hugely important for the future of our children and youth.  It is my sincere hope that many people will help us to make this dream become a reality.”

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Trojan News 1/22/10

Posted on January 23rd, 2010 by gdappel

Special Events Happening at North:

Don Graham Tribute Games:
On February 13th at North Catholic High School there will be a special
day of basketball games to honor Coach Don Graham.  Games – 4 PM Trinity
vs Ellwood City 6 PM Mars vs Trinity Christian 8 PM North Catholic vs
Seneca Valley.  The Bill Florijan ’67  6th Man Award and Mike Graham
’67 MVP Award will be given after each game. Join us for a
reception honoring Don Graham in cafeteria following final game.  Pizza
and beverages will be provided.

CASH BASH: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010
The North Catholic Athletic and Activities Association (NCAAA) will
host its annual Cash Bash, but with a new twist! This year we have added
a Night-at-the-Races to the annual festivities in addition to giving
away
cash every 15 minutes, we will have small games of chance, a buffet
dinner, beer and mixers, raffles, a silent auction, and a good time for
all! Please plan to attend this important fund-raising event. This event
makes it possible for all NC students to participate in athletics and
activities without paying additional fees. Tickets can be purchased for
$25 from any NC student or by contacting the NC business office at
412-321-4823, ext.112.

CONGRATULATIONS:
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame – Western Chapter:
Both NC Grads Joe Bushofsky and Art Rooney Jr. have been voted into the
Western Chapter Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.  They will be honored
and inducted in May.  More information will follow.

Trojan Triumph Announces:
Drs. Michael Lamb and Kathy Lamb will be Co-chair Couple for this years
Trojan Triumph with Mr. Michael Turzai and wife Lidia acting as Honorary
Chairs.  Ms. Beth Young will be receiving Heritage Award at this years
event on May 7th.

Prayers:
Recently Carl J. Dorsch,  class of 1949  passed away.  His Grandson,
Dave, is presently a sophomore at North, and son Carl ‘74 and grand
daughter are also alums.  He passed away a few weeks ago. We apologize
for the delay of this notice.
George Appel ‘56, Bill Linkenheimer ‘51 Coach Dave Long ‘70 and Don
Graham ‘75 are all recovering  from his past health issues and need your
continued prayers.  All are recovery nicely.

Forever True!

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Trojan News 1/08/10

Posted on January 14th, 2010 by gdappel

Happy New Year!

Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame – Western Chapter:
NC Grads Joe Bushofsky and Art Rooney Jr. have been nominated and
placed onto the ballot for possible induction into the Western Chapter
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.  We look forward their making the
Hall.  If you know of anyone who votes please ask them to support Joe
and Art.

Pittsburgh Foundation Giving Results:
North Catholic placed 2nd in Catholic schools for donations
($15,321.00) during this years Pittsburgh Foundation fund-raising event.
Thanks to those of you that contributed.

Cash Bash:
This year’s Cash Bash will be held on February 20th at 4 PM in the NC
Gym.  Please come and enjoy the fun with other NC Family and friends.
See the NC web site for more information.

Prayers Needed:
George Appel ’56  had a very serious accident and is in critical care
unit at Allegheny General Hospital.  All the Drs. have said that he has
a VERY LONG WAY to go, and is by no means he out of the woods.  Janice,
his wife, will be setting up a Caring Bridge site as soon as possible
and we will pass it onto everyone when it’s completed.

He is home and recovering.

Boys Basketball Coach, Dave Long, is recuperating from heart surgery.
Dave is home and expects a full recovery.

Bill Linkenheimer – Chair person of North Catholic’s Mission
Integration Team is also recuperating from back surgery and is still at
the hospital.  Bill does not want any calls or visitors yet.

Basketball Awards:
Senior Jesse Long was named MVP for the Boys C.J. Betters Tourney.
Senior Christian Wolosik also received a $1,000 scholarship.
Sophomore Lynzi Mueller was named MVP for the Girls Mars Tournament.

IUP Signing:
Senior Christian Wolosik has signed a letter of Intent to play Baseball
for IUP.

Leadership Grant:
The NC Leadership Team has been granted another $30,000 for CPR kits
from Medtronic Corporation. North Catholic students trained 8,700 people
last year and our goal is 20,000 new CPR providers by 2011.

Allegheny General Hospital Shadowing Opportunity:
North is working with AGH to set up a full day of shadowing
opportunities for our students with various departments, nurses, doctors
and other personnel at AGH.  Additional information will be coming.

Forever True!

“We must courageously modify methods and forms that have nothing about
them that is immutable in order to adapt to the varying needs of the
time, place and customs.”
(Blessed William Joseph Chaminade)
Frank M. Orga ‘64
President
North Catholic High School
412-321-4823 Ext 117
Cell 412-952-1953

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Trojan News 12/9/09

Posted on December 12th, 2009 by gdappel

Pittsburgh Catholic:
There is a very nice large article in today’s Pittsburgh Catholic page
6 about the Marianist 150 year Celebration at North Catholic.  It will
be also on the Pittsburgh Catholic web page on Monday December 14.  The
article was written be John Franko NC Grad.

Forensics:
The North Catholic Forensic team is sponsoring the 35th annual Forensic
Invitational on Saturday December 19 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Any
forensic alum who would like to help is invited to do so by contacting
Beth Young at youngb@north-catholic.org. We are always in need of
judges, tab room help and cafeteria help, or you can just stop by and
say hello!

Basketball Season Starts tonight:
The Boys team will be playing in the Dubois Central Catholic tourney
tonight vs Venango at 6 PM.
The Girls team will play in the Bethel Park tourney tonight at 6 PM vs
South Park.

Cinderella:
Congratulations to the cast and crews of the fall musical,
“Cinderella.”
Godmother    Margaret McGinnis
Stepmother    Laura Cottington
Grace                    Michelle Roos
Joy                    Katie Roos
Cinderella                    Shayla Mitrik
Christopher    Reed McLaughlin
Lionel                    Lexie DeRiggi
King                    David Nist
Queen                    Autumn McBride
Ensemble                    Missy Hunkele, Sidney Fulvi, Emily
Opperman,John Klocko, Aaron Krueger,Jordan Mitrik
Crews                      Katie Puwalowski, Marina Rutherford, Luke
Tomko, Jim Utz, Jennifer Dulski, MJ Wahls, Clare Lamperski

Alums who assisted in this production included Matt Brown 92 and
Jonathan MacDonald 04

Project ADAM Winter e-news article:
Pittsburgh students teach life-saving skills
Leaders are not hard to find at North Catholic High School in
Pittsburgh. Pamela Connolly, North Catholic High School biology teacher,
is the coordinator for the school’s leadership team which currently
consists of 65 students. Each of these students excels in academics and
prior to joining the leadership team, they must sign an honor contract.
Upon becoming a member of the Leadership Team, each student also is
trained as an American Heart Association Heartsaver instructor.

The school, with the help of Phyllis Kokkila, donor relations director
for the American Heart Association in Pittsburgh, applied for grants to
help support its “Heart Ready Schools Program.”  The school received
funds from the Snee-Reinhardt Foundation and the Medtronic Foundation to
launch the three-year Heart Ready Schools Program. The program aims to
train 20,000 Pittsburgh residents by 2011. In the program’s first year,
8,700 people have learned CPR.

The program utilizes CPR Anytime® to provide the training. CPR Anytime®
is a kit designed to teach lay people the life-saving skills of CPR and
is meant to be shared with friends and family.  Because these kits are
easily shared, each student received a homework assignment to train a
minimum of 10 additional people with the kits, thus having a massive
multiplier effect. Each student then reported back to his or her teacher
with the number of people who were trained as a result of each CPR
Anytime® kit. In addition, it is a graduate requirement at North
Catholic High School for each student to be trained in CPR and first
aid. This requirement gives students the confidence that they can save a
life and is a certification they can add to their resume. This
requirement also helps enhance the safety of the school community as
well as the larger general community in which the school is located.

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Trojan News 11/19/09

Posted on November 19th, 2009 by gdappel

Football Playoffs:
“No. 1 Rochester faces scrappy North Catholic” in Class A semifinal  this Friday night 7:30 PM at Mars stadium.  For PG North/west article – go to www.north-catholic.org see you all there!!  GO TROJANS!!

Placement Testing!
North Catholic will host prospective students for our Placement Testing on:
Saturday, December 5
Saturday, February 6
Both sessions begin at 9 AM
Please note that a completed application is required in order to take this test! Questions? Please call the Admissions Office at 412-321-4823 Ext. 127

Up Date on the move North:
Latest written release approved by the Diocese has been posted on the North Catholic web site.

Leadership Visiting New York City:
The North Catholic Leadership Team will take a trip to NYC from November 20-22. The students will see a Broadway play – “Wicked” , get a tour and lecture from NBC Studios, see all the tourist sights, visit Chinatown and Little Italy, and bond as a group. The trip is intended to give the Leadership Team a privilege and a “thank you” for the time they spend teaching younger students and for doing community service such as the CPR Initiative.

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Trojan News 11/13/09

Posted on November 15th, 2009 by gdappel

Open House BIG Success:
A large crowd of students and parents of potential North Catholic students attended Open House this past Saturday.  Many parents that could not attend have asked to have a Shadow date set up for their child.  Placement testing will be held at North Catholic for incoming Freshmen on Saturday December 5th.  North is ALIVE and well.

Alumni Mass and 150 year Marianist Celebration a GREAT success:
What a great day this past Sunday was for the Celebration of 150 years of Marianists in Pittsburgh and the Alumni Remembrance Mass!  We had over 125 attendees.  It was great to see Blessed Chaminade’s “Community” Spirit in action.  Thanks to all who made it a wonderful day.  Especially the Marianists that came in from out of town to help us celebrate 150 years of their wonderful service to the Pittsburgh community and North Catholic families.

WPIAL PLAYOFFS:
The North Catholic football team is getting ready to take on conference rival Springdale in the Quarter finals of the WPIAL playoffs.  The last time these two teams met was on September 18, 2009, Homecoming Night, where North Catholic emerged victorious.  The playoff game will be played at Deer Lakes High School, a neutral site, on Friday, November 13, 2009.  Kickoff is at 7:30 PM.

NC Player nominated for award:
Junior North Catholic QB, Martin Long, has been nominated for ESPN Radio 1250 AM “Scholastic Athlete of the Week.” Martin is being nominated for his 4 consecutive touchdowns against Jefferson Morgan in the first round of the WPIAL A Playoffs. NC won the game 38-3. This is the second time this year Martin has been nominated. He won “Scholastic Athlete of the Week” honors last year as a sophomore. Let’s help him win again!! Please go onto to vote here. Look for the “Scholastic Athlete of the Week” icon and vote Martin Long!!

Fortes in Fide!
Forever True!

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Trojan News 11/4/2009

Posted on November 4th, 2009 by gdappel

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!

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Trojan News 10/27/2009

Posted on October 28th, 2009 by gdappel

PittsburghGives Match Day- Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009:
Have you made your gift to the 2009-10 NC Annual Fund?? Please think  about donating to North on Oct. 28th.  It is easy as 1, 2, 3! At 10 a.m. on Oct. 28th, log onto www.pittsburghgives.org, search “North Catholic”, and click on donate now!!
The Pittsburgh Foundation will match 50% all gifts made to North through www.pittsburghgives.org on Oct. 28, 2009.
Please log onto the site to check out our profile! For more information about Match Day…read on!
* The Pittsburgh Foundation will match money .50 on the $1.00 for
organizations  that are eligible for Unrestricted funding.
* The Pittsburgh Foundation will put up $200,000 in matching funds.  The Match Day will end when those funds are exhausted.
* Donations must be via credit card through the PittsburghGives site or TPF donor recommendation through the PittsburghGives site.  Donations will not be accepted via fax, phone or other means.
* Organizations will not be capped on the amount they can receive.
* Minimum donation is $50.

Senior night:
Trojans vs Avonworth – Friday at 7:30 PM at J.C. Stone field.  The
Trojans are undefeated in section play and look to claim sole section
Championship.  North has qualified for the WPIAL Class A playoffs again
this year.  We are expecting a BIG crowd to cheer our Trojans on to
victory.

Girls Volleyball:
The NC girls volleyball team finished the season as undefeated section
2-A champs.  They are set to play Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 6:00 PM
against South Side Beaver High School in Round 1 of the WPIAL playoffs.
The match will be held at West Allegheny High School.

Trojan Triumph/Auction:
Bishop David Zubik has confirmed his attendance at this years Trojan
Triumph in May .

Reunions:
Up dated Class Reunion schedule has been placed onto the North Catholic
web site.

Prayers:
Over the weekend Janet Lee Pschirer, wife of Jim Pschirer HOF and class
of 48, passed away.  Please pray for the Pschirer family.

Fortes in Fide!

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Trojan News 10/15/2009

Posted on October 15th, 2009 by gdappel

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 ans see what really makes North special.  All grades are welcome.

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.

CASH BASH:
Event date has been changed to Saturday, February 20th at North Catholic.  Please post this new date on your calendars.

Hall of Fame:
The HOF on October 4th was a great success!  Attendance (216) set a record high for the event.  Congratulations to Rev. Gabriel Smith ‘59, Mr. David Long ‘71, Mr. Frank Sands, Mr. Robert German ‘71, and Brother Edward Spang S.M..

NC Girls Volleyball:
With four section matches to go, the North Catholic Girls Volleyball team has already had their ticket punched for the post-season.  An overall record of 9 wins, 0 losses and a section record of 8 wins, 0 losses, the Trojanettes are currently looking to repeat as section champs and make a run at the WPIAL title.

NC Football:
The WPIAL #4 ranked Trojans (4-2, 4-0) will play host to Riverview (3-3, 3-1) this Friday 7:30 PM at J. C. Stone field..  To read today’s article in the PG North about the Trojans and Sophomore running back Julian Durden http://www.north-catholic.org/announcements/PG_North_101509.pdf .

Forever True!

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Trojan News 10/5/09

Posted on October 6th, 2009 by gdappel

I am trying to fill position at North Catholic and need your help.  The
position is Capital Campaign Coordinator which will be approximately 25
hours per weeks.  The key requirement is the need for a high level of
computer skills.  Our software is called Raisers Edge that we use for
the Campaign.  See below the job description. If you know of anyone that
may be interested please have them contact as soon as possible.  Thank
you for your help.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR
North Catholic High School, Inc

Proposed Services:
Coordinate and Assist in Development & Implementation of a Fund-Raising
Campaign

Position:  Capital Campaign Coordinator
Reports to: President

Job Overview:
Primary Role:
Evaluate past development strategies and fund-raising efforts and
monitor and implement Diocese of Pittsburgh and North Catholic High
School, Inc. strategic initiatives relative to the Capital Campaign.

Duties:

  • Define and support the fund-raising roles for the Capital Campaign Board, Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers of North Catholic High School, Inc.
  • Develop materials useful for the effective communication of the Campaign, including various versions of the Campaign Case Statement for mailing and solicitations
  • Establish and Communicate realistic timetables for Campaign Activities
  • Monitor the progress of the solicitations and provide up dated weekly reports of activities of all participants in Capital Campaign
  • Conduct research on additional major funding sources
  • Develop and implement public relations activities about North Catholic, Inc. relative to Mission and Funding needs
  • Other needs of the Capital Campaign effort as defined by the President, Board of Trustees, or Diocese of  Pittsburgh

Forever True!

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