| Summerstock Production of Pippin - Posted @ 1:44 pm EST on 7/01/05 |
Congratulations to the following members of the St. Joseph's family who were recently cast for the summerstock production of Pippin: Zachary Pelicano, Leading Player; Ben Novotny, Understudy; Zachary Beck, Pippin; David Reed, Theo; Sissy Beck, Sally Cade Holmes, Maury Reed, Michael McCrary, Brelyn Holmes, Jake Smith, Danielle Statuto, Josh Smith, Mackensie Keyser-Baker, Laura Gragtmans, Maryjoy Lepak, Ben Novotny, Kevin Canty, and Vic Aviles as a Band of Players; Janet Smith, Lonnie Terry, James Boman, and Caitlin Shamroe as the Circus Chorus. Crew members are as follows: Lilly Egan, Jennifer Mayernik, Sarah Moore, Nicole Kayse, Matt Terry, Juliane Laskowski, Christine Laskowski, Emily Kiser, and Shelly Mamo. The story evolves around a young prince named Pippin, who longed to discover the secret of true happiness and fulfillment. He sought it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh, and the intrigues of political power. In the end, he found it in the simple pleasures of home and family. This hip, tongue-in-cheek fairy tale, which captivated Broadway audiences with one show-stopping number after another, continues to appeal to the young at heart everywhere! Performance dates are August 11, 12, and 13 at 8:00 P.M. on the SJCS campus. For ticket information, call 234-9009, ext. 386 (FUN). |
| Eighth Grader Competes in National Gymnastic Event - Posted @ 2:20 pm EST on 6/29/05 |
 Congratulations to rising 8th grader Carly Hudson who competed in the USAIGC National Gymnastics Competition on June 26 and 27 in Orlando, FL. She placed 5th in the All Around Competition with a score of 35.8 out of a possible 40. She also qualified for finals in all four events, where she won the silver medal (second) on the uneven bars with a score of 9.35 and the silver medal (second) on the floor exercise with a score of 9.375 out of a highest possible score of 10. Teams from across the country competed in this event.
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| Sisters Chosen for All-USA High School Band - Posted @ 10:17 am EST on 6/28/05 |
  The National Association for Music Education recently announced that St. Joseph's Catholic School Class of 2005 graduate Lauren Klinzing and rising junior Morgan Klinzing are among the 100 students chosen for the 2005 Hershey's All-USA High School Band, a national program that acknowledges the outstanding skills and accomplishments of high school-age musicians. Students chosen for this honor are asked to balance commitments to family, academics, community, and their personal life. In addition, they are required to maintain high skill levels requiring immense amounts of time and devotion to their instrument. Lauren was selected for 2nd Chair Flute and Morgan was selected for 4th Chair Clarinet for the Hershey's All-USA Band.
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| State Sports Report Honors SJCS Athletes - Posted @ 11:02 am EST on 6/24/05 |
   The South Carolina High School Sports Report recently named St. Joseph's Catholic School Varsity Soccer Coach Ms. Shannon McCall as the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Soccer Coach of the Year at the HSSR All State Banquet held in Columbia on Sunday, June 5. In addition, Class of 2005 graduate Nicole Coia was named SCISA Player of the Year and rising senior Lauren Hawkins was named SCISA All-State Softball.
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| Fine Arts Director to Represent SC at National Leadership Conference - Posted @ 12:46 pm EST on 6/22/05 |
 St. Joseph's Catholic School Fine Arts Director Mrs. Anita Sleeman has been selected as the delegate from South Carolina to attend the 2005 Educational Theatre Association Leadership Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio July 15 and 16. The summit, entitled "No Chapter Is An Island," will gather together leadership coaches and chapter directors for two days of training and brainstorming.
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| 2005 Graduate Awarded Scholarship to International Music Institute and Festival - Posted @ 12:43 pm EST on 6/22/05 |
 SJCS Class of 2005 graduate Andee Krafft has been awarded a scholarship to the International Music Institute and Festival in West Virginia during July. She will continue her solo violin and chamber music studies at the institute as well as take a five day concert tour with fellow musicians to various locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Andee plans to pursue a minor in music and violin performance in addition to pre-law at the University of South Carolina Honors College.
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| Rising Ninth Graders Named St. Joseph's Scholars - Posted @ 10:49 am EST on 6/21/05 |
  Congratulations to St. Joseph's Catholic School rising ninth graders Taylor Davidson and Travis Dziad who were recently selected as the recipients of the St. Joseph's Scholar Award. This scholarship, awarded annually to two incoming freshmen, recognizes academic excellence. Taylor is a recent graduate of McCants Middle School and Travis is a recent graduate of St. Mary’s School.
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| Middle School Field Day 2005 Photos - Posted @ 1:12 pm EST on 6/17/05 |
 View photographs of the Middle School Field Day 2005.
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| Devanny Receives Annual Excellence In Teaching Award - Posted @ 7:17 am EST on 6/16/05 |
 St. Joseph's Catholic School faculty member Dr. John Devanny was recently honored with the school's 2005 "Father Hayden Vaverek Excellence in Teaching Award". This honor is presented annually to one faculty member who reflects excellence in teaching in all walks of life. Created in 1999 to honor Father Hayden Vaverek, a longtime supporter of the school, the award is voted on by the SJCS Student Council and National Honor Society students. Devanny, a 2003 past recipient of this award, holds a B.A. in History from Mount Saint Mary's College, and both a M.S. and Ph.D. in History from the University of South Carolina. He serves as the school's Director of Curriculum in addition to his roles as master teacher, household dean, and rugby coach.
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| Faculty Member Selected for Who's Who Among America's Teachers - Posted @ 8:45 am EST on 6/15/05 |
 Congratulations to SJCS Foreign Language Department Chair Mrs. Viri Lashley who has been selected for inclusion in the ninth edition of Who's Who Among America’s Teachers 2005. SJCS students Carrie Powers and Krystal Booker nominated Mrs. Lashley for this honor for making a difference in their lives.
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| SJCS Students Selected for Summer Leadership Programs - Posted @ 8:18 am EST on 6/13/05 |
      Several SJCS students have been selected to participate in Summer Leadership Programs throughout the state. Rising seniors David Amstutz and Matt Conley have been selected to attend the 2005 Palmetto Boys State Encampment June 5-11 at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Boys State, a long established tradition in South Carolina, offers young men the opportunity to gain valuable and practical experience in the formation and operation of governments at the local and statewide levels. Rising seniors Jessica Itzel and Daniel Posa have been selected to attend the Governor's School of South Carolina at the College of Charleston summer leadership experience. The residential summer program for academically and intellectually gifted high school students runs from June 12 to July 9. Rising junior Gwen Smith was recently accepted into the Converse College Young Writers Summer Workshop. This program, offered to a select group of students who value imaginative writing and who desire to develop their writing arts talents, will run June 26 through July 1 on the college campus. Rising junior John Edwards was one of only 52 national applicants selected for Carleton College's July 16-22 academic summer program in Minnesota.
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| Faculty Member Selected To Read AP Exams - Posted @ 11:22 am EST on 6/09/05 |
 Faculty member Meby Carr was recently selected by The College Board Educational Testing Service to help in reading Advanced Placement (AP) Exams in San Antonio, TX in June. Mrs. Carr, who teaches AP United States History, Government and Economics, and European History at St. Joseph's Catholic School, will serve as a faculty consultant reading AP U.S. History exams and is eligible to teach AP Workshops. This is her fourth year as an AP reader.
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| Highest Honors Awarded to Class of 2005 Members - Posted @ 1:04 am EST on 6/09/05 |
   St. Joseph's Catholic School recently awarded members of the Class of 2005 with the school's top three awards. The Outstanding Christian Athlete Award was awarded to Ali Bunchman. Voted on by the faculty and coaches, this award is presented annually to the graduating student athlete who best exhibits the qualities envisioned in the mission and philosophy of St. Joseph's Catholic School, both on and off the field of play. The Father Fox Award was presented to Kevin Canty. This award is presented annually to the graduating student who most displays Christian charity and compassion. Voted on by the faculty, this award best epitomizes the qualities of Father Fox, the first priest to celebrate Mass regularly at St. Joseph's Catholic School. The Redemptoris Custos Award was presented to Daniel Beck. This award, voted on by the faculty, is given annually to the student who excels in scholarship, Christian leadership, and service and who best exemplifies the virtues of St. Joseph and the principles for which the school was founded. Redemptoris Custos, a name given to St. Joseph by the Church meaning "Guardian of the Redeemer," is the highest honor a student may receive at St. Joseph's Catholic School.
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| Year End Honor Rolls - Posted @ 3:24 pm EST on 6/06/05 |
Fourth Quarter Honor Roll for Grades 6-7 posted here. |
| SJCS Commencement 2005 - Posted @ 8:06 am EST on 6/02/05 |
 View photographs of SJCS Commencement 2005.
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| Congratulations Class of 2005 - Posted @ 11:44 am EST on 5/31/05 |
St. Joseph's Catholic School Class of 2005, consisting of 63 members, set a new school record for scholarships and grants totaling over $3 million dollars in offers. Forty-eight members of the class received scholarship and grant money averaging over $65,000 per student. This figure includes the South Carolina Life Scholarships for thirty-eight students, Palmetto Fellows Scholarships for three students, and full tuition scholarships for three students. The Class of 2005 also added thirty-four new colleges and universities to the list of schools to which the previous 175 graduates have been accepted, including Boston University, Barnard College, DePaul University, Tulane University, UNC Chapel Hill, the University of Evansville, and the University of Southern California. For a complete list of college acceptances, visit the College Counseling page on this website. |
| SJCS 8th Grade Travels to Virginia - Posted @ 10:14 am EST on 5/27/05 |
 View photographs of 8th grade trip to Virginia here.
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| Middle School Academic Honors and Awards - Posted @ 12:23 pm EST on 5/26/05 |
Middle School Academic Honors and Awards |
| SJCS Student Athletes Honored - Posted @ 12:00 pm EST on 5/24/05 |
Athletic Honors and Awards |
| High School Academic Honors and Awards - Posted @ 11:51 am EST on 5/24/05 |
High School Academic Honors and Awards |
| SCISA All Conference and All Star Players Named - Posted @ 7:29 am EST on 5/23/05 |
Several SJCS student athletes were recently named All Conference Players as well as being named to the All Star Team:   After recently capturing the SCISA State Girls Soccer Title for the second consecutive year, the following students were named All Conference for girls soccer: Ali Bunchman, Nicole Coia, Julia Gragtmans, and Austin Fagan. In addition, Nicole was names MVP of the Conference.   In girls softball, Kelly Eppinger, Lauren Hawkins, and Christen Clinkscales were named All Conference Players. In addition, Kelly and Lauren were named to the All Star Team that will play on Saturday, May 21 in Orangeburg. Finally, Lauren was also named MVP of the Region and SJCS Softball Coach Mr. John Peoples was named Coach of the Year.    In boys baseball, Nick Galan, Justin Mohr, and Jamie Sharkey were named All Conference. They were also named to the All Star Team and will play on Saturday, May 21 in Orangeburg. In boys tennis, Daniel Beck was named All Conference. |
| SJCS Students Earn Girl Scout's Highest Award - Posted @ 7:33 am EST on 5/19/05 |
    Congratulations to the following SJCS students who received the Girl Scout Silver Award: Sophomore Elizabeth Andrews, freshmen Leanne Bernardez, Sarah Moore, and eighth grader Emily Schrank. The Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award that can be earned by a Cadette Girl Scout, is a symbol of accomplishment in both Girl Scouting and in the community. For her Silver Award project, Elizabeth held a "Write All About It" Junior Badge Workshop for Junior Girl Scouts. Leanne presented a brownie badge project entitled "Puppets, Dolls and Plays." Sarah planned and carried out "Sarah's Silly Sports" for Brownies at the 2004 Service Unit Encampment. Emily chose "Caring for Cancer" as her project and made cancer caps for the pediatric cancer patients at Shriner's Hospital.
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| 2005-06 Varsity Cheerleading Squad Named - Posted @ 3:49 pm EST on 5/17/05 |
Congratulations to the 2005-06 Varsity Cheerleading Squad |
| St. Joe’s Girls Capture Second Consecutive SCISA Soccer Title - Posted @ 9:38 am EST on 5/16/05 |
 The St. Joseph's Lady Knights Varsity Girls Soccer successfully defended their State Title for the second year defeating Cardinal Newman School in Columbia on Saturday, May 14 by a score of 5-1. The Lady Knights went undefeated in conference play again this season, suffering only three losses total to Fort Mill and Dorman, both AAAA schools, and Stratford Academy, the Georgia Independent School State Champion. The Lady Knights run for the soccer state title began on Tuesday, May 10 when the girls defeated Pinewood Prep on their home field 5-0 with goals from seniors Ali Bunchman, Nicole Coia, and freshman Austin Fagan. On Thursday, May 12, the Knights returned to face off against Hilton Head Christian Academy, the team they defeated last year for the state title. The Knights began the game with two goals by Coia. At the close of the first half, the Eagles answered with a goal. The Eagles began the second half scoring again on a breakaway. Sophomore Julia Gragtmans quickly answered with another goal for St. Joseph's, and the majority of the second half was scoreless, leading the Knights to believe they would be victorious. Then, with less than 15 seconds left in the game, the Eagles managed to score off of a free kick, tying the game and sending it into overtime. Coia then sealed the win two minutes into overtime on a break away, and the Knights were off to another State Championship. The championship game was surrounded with excitement. The Knights met their longtime Catholic rival, Cardinal Newman, for the third time this season at Heathwood Hall in Columbia for the title match on Saturday, May 14. With a bus full of fans, and St. Joe's boys painted in blue, the Knights took to the field with confidence. Only seven minutes into the game, Coia scored off Fagan's assist to give the Knights the lead. Minutes later, junior Casey Carmichael scored again off Fagan’s assist. By the end of the half, the Cardinals had managed one goal, answered by Coia's second goal of the game. Coia completed her hat trick early in the second half, assisted by Bunchman, and Gragtmans clenched the title with her goal earned off Coia's pass. The Knights are now Two-Time Running State Champions in their second year of coaching by SJCS faculty member and former soccer standout Ms. Shannon McCall. |
| Sixth Grader Captures First Place in National Writing Contest - Posted @ 6:54 am EST on 5/13/05 |
 Congratulations to St. Joseph's Catholic School sixth grader Theresa Krupka who recently won first place in a national writing contest titled "First Person Fiction" sponsored by Scholastic, Inc. The contest, designed for children ages 10-15, required entrants to write a 300-word first person story about an immigrant coming to school in the United States. Theresa wrote about a Mexican immigrant girl's first day at her new school. Theresa's winning entry won her a $5,000.00 savings bond and a box of books for the school.
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| National Foreign Language Honor Society Inducts New Members - Posted @ 7:05 am EST on 5/12/05 |
Several SJCS students were recently inducted into the Foreign Language Honor Societies during the school's International Week Festivities. French Honor Society: Morgan Klinzing, Bobbie Long, Michael LaDue, Amanda Munn, and Jessica Vinesse; Latin Honor Society: Maya Sawyers; Spanish Honor Society: Keli Alber, Liz Andrews, Erin Brennan, John Capelle, Jennifer Champ, Meredith Chivers, Camille DeMere, Emily Dziad, Andrea Henao, Mary Joy Lepak, Asheton Lesiak, Aileen Mancini, William McClintock, Justin Mohr, Abbey Moon, Ben Novotny, Justin Pekelak, Thomas Powers, Matt Sohner, Zach Svec, Sara Thompson, and Jean Pierre Wersinger. |
| Middle School Golf Team Places Third in Conference Tournament - Posted @ 1:36 pm EST on 5/11/05 |
 Congratulations to the SJCS middle school Boys Golf Team for placing third in the Carolina Middle School Conference Tournament held on Monday, May 9 at Millstone Golf Club in Easley. Along with St. Joseph's Catholic School, other schools participating in the tournament included Shannon Forest Christian School, Spartanburg Day School, Mitchell Road Christian School, Siloam Christian School, and Oakbrook Prep. SJCS eighth grader Graham Kauffman also received a trophy for placing fourth overall with an individual score of 83. The team is coached by Mr. Kim Kauffman.
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| Sixth Grader's Soccer Team Captures State Cup U-12 Championship Title - Posted @ 9:11 am EST on 5/11/05 |
 Congratulations to SJCS sixth grader Alex Burnikel who, along with his U-12 CESA Boys Premier Soccer Team, finished first place in the state. The team recently won both of their games in the final matches to capture the State Cup U-12 Championship Title.
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| Rising Junior Inducted Into "Who's Who" Honor Society - Posted @ 3:07 pm EST on 5/10/05 |
 Congratulations to SJCS rising junior Meredith Chivers who has been inducted into the "Who’s Who" Honor Society for multiple nominations to one of America's most respected academic publications. This select group of multi-year honorees, who have achieved such a high level of excellence, represents one-half of one percent of America's high school students.
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| View Pre-Prom 2005 Photos - Posted @ 5:05 pm EST on 5/09/05 |
 View photographs of Pre-Prom 2005 here.
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| Junior Accepted into Converse College Writing Workshop - Posted @ 7:34 am EST on 5/09/05 |
| Congratulations to SJCS rising junior Gwen Smith who was recently accepted into the Converse College Young Writers Summer Workshop. This program, offered to a select group of students who value imaginative writing and who desire to develop their talents, will run June 26 through July 1 on the college campus. The workshop offers seminars and readings designed to enhance skills and appreciation for the writing arts.
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| Students Receive Outstanding Ratings at State Piano Auditions - Posted @ 9:00 am EST on 5/06/05 |
   Congratulations to SJCS seventh grader Adam Mosley, freshmen Kristen Devlin, and David Kiser who received outstanding ratings during the South Carolina Music Teachers Association State Piano Auditions held on Saturday, April 23 at the University of South Carolina.
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| Fine Arts Awards Ceremony Held - Posted @ 4:28 pm EST on 5/04/05 |
The Annual Fine Arts Honors Awards Ceremony was held recently at the school. Inductions into the Tri-M Music Honor Society, Chapter #3535, and the International Thespian Society, Chapter #6388, as well as the installation of officers in both organizations for the 2005-2006 academic year.
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| Six Juniors Qualify for National Merit Scholarship Program - Posted @ 3:23 pm EST on 5/02/05 |
    St. Joseph's Catholic School rising seniors David Amstutz, Caitlin McLear, Daniel Posa, Carrie Powers, Caroline Rainey, and Caitlin Rinz have all qualified to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. Based upon their 2004 PSAT scores, these students are among the 50,000 highest scoring participants who qualified for this prestigious honor, selected from a group of over one million students nationwide. From these 50,000 high scorers, approximately 16,000 will be named in September as National Merit Semifinalists.
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| SJCS Students to Perform at the Peace Center - Posted @ 3:09 pm EST on 4/22/05 |
SJCS seniors Andee Krafft, principal first violinist, Lauren Klinzing, flute, and sophomore Morgan Klinzing, clarinet, will be performing in concert at the inaugural Artisphere Festival Concert Series at the Peace Center on Saturday, April 23, at 5 P.M. The Artisphere Festival is a celebration of the arts in Greenville. These students are members of the Carolina Youth Symphony Orchestra, the region's premier youth symphony orchestra, which is now in its 49th season. |
| View Photographs of My Fair Lady - Posted @ 11:54 am EST on 4/17/05 |
 View photographs of My Fair Lady here.
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| Middle School Students Earn State & National Recognition in Duke TIP Program - Posted @ 11:33 am EST on 4/13/05 |
     The Duke University Talent Identification Program, also known as Duke TIP, helps identify academically talented seventh grade students based on standardized test scores. These students are invited to complete the SAT or ACT college entrance exams. Duke TIP then provides the participants with comparative information concerning their academic abilities and resources for future educational opportunities. Students who achieve a qualifying score (95th % or higher) on an acceptable standardized test in fifth or sixth grades are invited to participate. At St. Joseph's Catholic School, the Iowa Tests that middle school students take in October serve as the qualifying tests. For the 2004-05 academic year, twenty St. Joseph's seventh grade students, representing 65% of their class, qualified for participation in the Duke TIP program. From that group, fourteen students completed the SAT or ACT tests. Five of those students scored well enough to qualify for state recognition, and one for national recognition. Christina Novotny, Faris Armaly, Olivia Belton, Alex Davidson, and Lisha O’Boyle all qualified for state recognition by scoring at or above the national average on a least one part of the SAT. In addition, Christina Novotny qualified at the grand level by scoring at or better than 90% of the juniors or seniors in high school who took college entrance exams. Congratulations to our Duke TIP achievers! |
| CYS Announces Upcoming Auditions - Posted @ 7:53 am EST on 4/12/05 |
The Carolina Youth Symphony, the most premier regional youth symphony orchestra in the state, is holding auditions at Furman University on Saturday, May 14 in anticipation of its upcoming 50th season. CYS players have represented St. Joseph's Catholic School at Regional and All State Band and Orchestra and have performed at Furman University, the Peace Center, Converse College, Clemson University, and Carnegie Hall. Graduates of CYS have earned major scholarship awards and have gone on to study at some of the finest colleges and universities in the United States. Currently SJCS is represented by seniors Andee Krafft (violin), Lauren Klinzing (flute), and sophomore Morgan Klinzing (clarinet). For more information, contact the orchestra’s Executive Director, Lee Elmore, at 864-232-3963 or e-mail to elmogvl@aol.com. |
| Senior Receives Governor's Citizenship Award - Posted @ 9:40 am EST on 4/11/05 |
| The State of South Carolina and Governor Mark Sanford recently awarded St. Joseph's Catholic School senior Daniel Beck the 2005 Governor's Citizenship Award for outstanding character, service, leadership, responsibility, and discipline. Daniel is invited to the Statehouse in Columbia on April 20 to receive his award and is making plans to attend the University of Southern California in the fall where he will study Scenic Design and Technical Direction.
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| Senior Captures Second Place in Regional Singing Competition - Posted @ 10:22 am EST on 4/09/05 |
 St. Joseph's Catholic School senior Camille Baliker, having recently captured first place in the Advanced High School Musical Theatre Category at the State National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition, was awarded second place at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Competition held April 2. Camille studies under the direction of Jim and Tina Broussard as well as Michael Rice of the Fine Arts Center.
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| Middle School Students Named Winners of Soil & Water Conservation Essay Contest - Posted @ 10:00 pm EST on 4/05/05 |
  Congratulations to SJCS middle school students Alex Houmann and Tristan Sexton who were recently named winners in the conservation essay contest on "Why Are Forests Important?" These winning entries were selected as two of the best among several hundred that were submitted for judging. The contest, sponsored by the Greenville County Soil and Water Conservation District, will honor each student with a $50.00 check at their annual awards banquet on Thursday, May 5 at the Embassy Suites in Greenville.
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| Students Chosen to Attend Summer Governor's School - Posted @ 7:58 am EST on 4/05/05 |
| Two St. Joseph's Catholic School rising seniors, Jessica Itzel and Daniel Posa, have been selected to attend the Governor's School of South Carolina at the College of Charleston summer leadership experience. Both SJCS students qualified for this honor from among a highly competitive group totaling 104 high schools in the state. Since 1976, thousands of South Carolina students have graduated from the Governor’s School summer scholars program. The residential summer program for academically and intellectually gifted high school students runs from June 12 to July 9, 2005.
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| Fine Arts Department Announces Cast of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" - Posted @ 10:40 am EST on 4/04/05 |
Congratulations to the middle school lead cast of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow": Will Godby, Ichabod Crane; Klyn Carr, Old Man Blackwell; Katie Fountain, Mary Elizabeth Blackwell; Kaitlyn Dunphy, Myneer Van Tassel; Maria Hesketh, Katrina Van Tassel; Kevin Hart, Mr. Van Houten; Emily Kiser, Martha Van Houten; Teresa Krupka, Jessica Van Houten; Jacob McCanless, Brom Bones; Seth Kiser, Andy Brimston; and Brie Merritt, Bessie Wheelwright. Other middle school students will act in parts as students, women and guests. The one-act musical will be performed during the middle school "Evening of the Arts" on Wednesday, May 25. |
| High School Art Exhibition Features SJCS Artists - Posted @ 7:07 am EST on 3/27/05 |
   Juniors Preston Dobson, John Waluskiewicz and freshman Elliot Lopez-Finn currently have their artwork on display at the fifteenth annual High School Art Exhibition, which runs March 18 through April 29 at the Greer Campus of Greenville Technical College, Department of Visual Arts. High school entries were limited to three per school, and these students were selected to represent St. Joseph's by SJCS Art Teacher Mrs. Lisa Dew. Families are encouraged to visit the exhibition to view these and other art works from around the Upstate.
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| Science Fair Winners Announced - Posted @ 11:27 am EST on 3/26/05 |
 Congratulations to the following students who were recently awarded honors in the school's Science Fairs: In the high school Chemistry category: First Place Winner, Michael LaDue and Matt Sohner: The Effect of Caffeine on Mice; Second Place Winner, Meredith Chivers and Maryjoy Lepak: Art of Photography; Third Place Winner, Abbey Moon: Testing the Growth Rates of Algae; Honorable Mention, Brelyn Holmes: Bacteria and Human Skin; Honorable Mention, Emily Dziad: Effect of Salt Water on Triboluminescence of Wintergreen Lifesavers. In the high school Physics category: First Place Winner, Lyndsey Powell: The Dead Spot; Second Place Winner, Kelly Eppinger and Sally Cade Holmes: The Liquid Pressure Chamber; Third Place Winner, Olivia Fryml: Solar Energy; Honorable Mention, Nicholas Hannouche and Brandon Miller: Rocket Roll; Honorable Mention, Mary Danahy and Lindsay Hill: Amusement Parks: The Physics Behind The Fun. The middle school Science Fair winners are as follows: Eighth grader Alex Rinz captured First Place, with her project on crystal formation. Eighth grader Emily Schrank placed second with her project investigating antibacterial agents. Both girls will now go on to represent the school at the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Science Fair to be held in Orangeburg on Wednesday, April 6. Honorable mention was awarded to eighth graders Mariam Armaly and Fleming Mattox. |
| Students Receive Honors at State Music Festival - Posted @ 6:19 pm EST on 3/25/05 |
The St. Joseph's Fine Arts Department took home several honors from the South Carolina Independent School Association Music Festival held at the U.S.C. Koger Center in Columbia, S.C. on Tuesday, March 8. In the individual competition, senior Lauren Klinzing on flute and sophomore Morgan Klinzing on clarinet both received superior ratings. The pianists who competed, junior Jessica Dinh, sophomore Camille DeMere and freshman David Kiser, were all rated superior. Senior Alex Eichler received a superior rating on her vocal solo, as did sophomore vocalist Maryjoy Lepak, while eighth grader Emily Kiser received a superior rating. In their fourth appearance at the competition, The Bells of St. Joseph, the school's handbell choir, received a superior rating while the Knights Chorus, were rated excellent. The Instrumental Ensemble also received an excellent rating for their performance of "Ascot Gavotte" from My Fair Lady. SJCS Fine Arts Director Mrs. Anita Sleeman, as well as SJCS parents Mr. Jim Klinzing and Mrs. M.J. Weiskircher, accompanied the students to Columbia. |
| Students Receive Honors at Commendations Assembly - Posted @ 12:55 pm EST on 3/24/05 |
Eight St. Joseph's Catholic School high school students were recently honored during the school's annual Commendations Assembly held in the School Chapel on Tuesday, March 22. Headmaster Keith Kiser presented commendation awards to the following students: Nicole Balsone, Erin Brennan, Amanda Colquhoun, Leena Dbouk, Sam Koerbel, Jennifer Mayernik, Kathryn Swoyer, and Jean Pierre Wersinger. These students were recognized for their efforts and hard work while attempting to live out the true spirit and mission of the school during this school year. · Senior Nicole Balsone took it upon herself to design and order math team polo shirts this year, which brought unity and spirit to the team and the start of a new tradition. · Senior Erin Brennan was instrumental in organizing, planning, and running the Adult Computer class for the past two years, benefiting over 80 adults in the community this year alone, and setting a new NHS tradition for years to come. · Senior Amanda Colquhoun has helped to foster the efforts and mission of Campus Ministry, and is a role model for putting Christ first in all that she does. · Sophomore Leena Dbouk always strives to do her best in math class, aspiring to learn for learning’s sake, and never showing discouragement by quitting. · Junior Sam Koerbel is always willing to offer a kind word to someone, treats his many obligations with respect, and always strives to do his best in helping others along the way. · Junior Jennifer Mayernik goes way out of her way to help in the front office every day as a most reliable volunteer and does anything that’s asked of her with a smile. · Senior Kathryn Swoyer is a quiet leader in Household, kind and compassionate to the younger girls, and often takes the initiative when she sees that something needs to be done. · Sophomore Jean Pierre Wersinger often brightens others day and brings joy to those he meets with his exemplary manners and spiritual reverence. |
| Student Council Wins at State Convention - Posted @ 10:15 am EST on 3/23/05 |
 The St. Joseph's Catholic School Student Council won the State "Student Council of the Year" Award at the 2005 South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) State Convention held March 13-15 in Myrtle Beach. This honor, based on school, community, and yearly services provided by Student Council, has been awarded to the St. Joseph's Student Council the last four out of six years. The school also won the First Annual Student Council Scrapbook Competition. The scrapbook was a communal effort led by seniors Nicole Balsone, Anne-Marie Reynolds, and Meghan Joseph and is now on display in the school's front lobby. In addition, sophomore Zachary Beck was elected to the SCISA State Student Council Board as Recording Secretary. Nineteen Student Council members made the trip to Myrtle Beach and serve the high school student body for the 2004-05 school year: Daniel Beck, Sally Cade Holmes, Laura Gragtmans, Brelyn Holmes, Zachary Beck, Abby Moon, Camille Baliker, Maryjoy Lepak, Nicole Balsone, Meghan Joseph, Jessica Itzel, Brandon Miller, Sarah Fuller, Julia Gragtmans, Sarah Biediger, Nicole Coia, Joseph Hartley, Libby Koerbel, and Anne Marie Reynolds. Mrs. Meby Carr and Mr. Neil O'Connor serve as the Student Council Advisors.
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| Eighth Grader Places Second in State Gymnastics Meet - Posted @ 8:05 am EST on 3/22/05 |
 Eighth grader Marian Armaly competed in the South Carolina State Gymnastic Meet held in Myrtle Beach, SC March 19 and placed second in her age group. She was the Bars State Champion, and placed second in Floor, second in Beam and third in Vault competition. Marian trains at Electric City Gymnastics in Anderson.
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| Junior Receives YMCA Youth In Government Award - Posted @ 8:01 am EST on 3/22/05 |
 Junior Sally Cade Holmes was selected as one of two 2005 Youth in Government winners in the YMCA of Greenville's "Be a Great Boy/Be a Great Girl" Awards. Each branch of the YMCA of Greenville selects one young man and one young woman from nominations received from across the county to receive this award.
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| View Team Day, March 2005 Photos - Posted @ 10:35 am EST on 3/21/05 |
View Team Day, March 2005 Photos at School News/Photogallery or click here. |
| Three Seniors Named Palmetto Fellows - Posted @ 3:56 pm EST on 3/18/05 |
 St. Joseph's Catholic School seniors Nicole Balsone, Nicole Coia, and Andee Krafft have been named Palmetto Fellows for the 2005-2006 academic year. These students were recognized for their outstanding high school academic achievements and the academic promise they show for studies in higher education. The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program was designed to recognize academically talented high school seniors in South Carolina and to encourage those individuals to attend college in state. Each Palmetto Fellow may receive a scholarship of up to $6,700 annually, renewable for three years, to pursue a baccalaureate degree at a participating college or university in South Carolina.
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| Senior Named Key Club Distinguished Lt. Governor - Posted @ 3:48 pm EST on 3/18/05 |
 SJCS senior Megan Early was recently honored as the Distinguished Lt. Governor for the Key Club Carolina District for her exceptional work this past year. She joined other SJCS students Lauren Coggins, Keith Early, and Katy Reese in representing St. Joseph's Catholic School at the Carolinas District Key Club Convention the weekend of March 12-13 in Durham, NC. SJCS faculty member Dr. Pauline Bellavance accompanied the students to the convention and joins with SJCS faculty member Mrs. Jennifer Newton in co-moderating this organization on campus.
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| Senior Named Converse Pre-College Youth Soloist - Posted @ 3:45 pm EST on 3/18/05 |
| SJCS senior Lauren Klinzing was recently named the Converse Pre-College Youth Soloist Winner, and as a result, was selected to perform publicly with the Converse College Symphony Orchestra, along with a college flutist, on Monday evening, March 14. She played Mozart's Concerto in D Major. Lauren will also be performing this same concerto with the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra at a concert in April to promote music for public school children in Spartanburg.
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| Third Quarter Honor Roll Announced - Posted @ 5:29 pm EST on 3/16/05 |
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| SJCS Middle School Students Recognized in KofC Poster Contest - Posted @ 2:13 pm EST on 3/14/05 |
 SJCS middle school students recently participated in the Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest sponsored by George L. Gagnon Council 8182. Students, competing in either the 8-11 or the 12-14 age division, created posters depicting an original slogan and illustration reflecting alcohol or drug abuse awareness themes. The winning local posters will be sent on to compete at the International Level. Knights of Columbus Council Representatives Mr.Bill Hudson and Mr. Marty Riley were at St. Joseph's on Monday, March 14 to present the student awards.
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| National Honor Society Inducts New Members - Posted @ 1:47 pm EST on 3/11/05 |
The school's annual induction ceremony for the St. Joseph's Chapter of the National Honor Society was held on Thursday, March 10 at 7:00 P.M. in the school chapel. The National Honor Society ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious national organizations for high school students. Thirty one students were inducted after being selected by a Faculty Council for meeting high standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher as well as demonstrating leadership and service through activities in both the school and the community. Additionally, character is measured in terms of integrity, behavior, ethics, and cooperation with both students and faculty. Students inducted were: Keli Alber, David Amstutz, Nicole Azores-Gococo, John Capelle, Jennifer Champ, Meredith Chivers, Ben Coffey, Mary Danahy, Leena Dbouk, Jessica Dinh, Emily Dziad, Julia Gragtmans, Kelsey Henry, Brelyn Holmes, Sarah Joseph, Morgan Klinzing, Maryjoy Lepak, Ashton Lesiak, Aileen Mancini, Jennifer Mayernik, William McClintock, Graham McDonald, Justin Mohr, Abbey Moon, Thomas Powers, Hannah Sagedy, Caitlin Shamroe, Joe Sleeman, Samantha Strauss, Jean Pierre Wersinger, and Kevin Winch. SJCS Science Department faculty member Mrs. Betsy Hatten serves as the group's moderator. |
| Seniors Successful in Singing Competition - Posted @ 11:20 am EST on 3/10/05 |
 St. Joseph's Catholic School senior Camille Baliker was awarded first place in classical voice and musical theater in the Advanced High School Category at the statewide National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition held Saturday, March 5 at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Senior Ashton Hartley also performed well at the competition in the musical theatre category. Both students are now eligible to compete in the regional competition, which will be held Saturday, April 2 at USC. Camille and Ashton study under the direction of Jim and Tina Broussard and Michael Rice.
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| SJCS Freshman Captures First Place in Reedy River 10K Run - Posted @ 6:12 am EST on 3/09/05 |
 Congratulations to SJCS freshman Tim Bailey who placed first in his age bracket (14-17) in the Reedy River 10K Run held on Saturday, March 5 in downtown Greenville. Tim's time was recorded at 43:32.
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| Lady Knights Fare Well In Weekend Tournament - Posted @ 9:18 am EST on 3/08/05 |
 The St. Joseph's Catholic School Lady Knights Soccer Team returned from the Viking Cup Invitational in Macon, GA this past weekend placing third out of the twelve teams that competed with three SJCS team members selected to the All-Tournament Team. Last year, the Lady Knights had their first invite to this pre-season tournament and returned 0-1-2. This year, they returned to battle the Georgia Independent Schools Association State Champion (Stratford Academy) and runner up (Deerfield Windsor). In their first game on Friday night, St. Joe's defeated the Deerfield Windsor Knights 2-1, with goals by sophomore Julia Gragtmans and freshman Austin Fagan. On Saturday morning, the Lady Knights fought a grueling battle against GA State Champion Stratford Academy, the team that had defeated the Knights 6-1 last year. This year, the Knights fought hard and battled Stratford to an overtime loss of 2-1. Senior Captain Nicole Coia scored the lone goal. On Saturday evening, the Lady Knights challenged tournament host, First Presbyterian Day School, for third place and emerged victorious with a 1-0 lead off of Coia's goal. Team captains Nicole Coia and Ali Bunchman, as well as Julia Gragtmans, were selected by participating coaches to the All-Tournament Team and presented with individual trophies at center field of the championship game. Seventh grade starting goalie Jena Mohr also received recognition for her efforts in the Lady Knights net. When asked about this weekend's experience, Coach Shannon McCall replied, "This tournament is the perfect way to open our season. The level of play is high, setting our bar from the beginning. I've never seen my girls battle so hard and so well as we did against Stratford. If we can be that good at the beginning of the season, I truly don't see how any team in our league even stands a chance against us for the State Title." Next up on the Lady Knights schedule is Hammond School in Columbia, SC, on Friday, March 11 and then the Byrnes Tournament the weekend of March 17-19, where they are slated to play J.L. Mann, Spartanburg High, and Ft. Mill Academy.
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| Fine Arts Students Attend Southeastern Theatre Conference Convention - Posted @ 6:39 am EST on 3/07/05 |
Several SJCS Fine Arts students attended the Southeastern Theatre Conference Convention held in Greensboro, North Carolina March 2-5. Juniors Sally Cade Holmes and Sam Koerbel auditioned for over forty-six college representatives in musical theatre and lighting design respectively and both students were called back to over twenty-five colleges. These juniors will now focus their sights on the International Thespian Festival to be held in Lincoln, Nebraska June 20-25, where they will have the opportunity to audition for over eighty colleges. Other SJCS students attending the convention, Daniel Beck, Laura Gragtmans, Brelyn Holmes, Maryjoy Lepak, and Maury Reed, took advantage of workshops on design, choreography, painting techniques, digital costuming, and much more. Students spent time visiting with college reps, talking with theatre vendors, and attending shows presented by schools for each state. Mrs. Anita Sleeman, SJCS Fine Arts Director, accompanied the students to the convention. |
| Senior Leads Hockey Team to Division Title - Posted @ 11:11 am EST on 3/04/05 |
 SJCS senior Chris Dion, a member of the Greenville Junior Grrrowl Hockey Team, helped lead his team to the Carolina Hockey League’s 2004-05 Division Title for USA Hockey’s Midget Major Division (U-18) in a tournament held in Raleigh, NC in late February. Eight teams were finalist in the twelve-team Midget Major Hockey Division. The Greenville team faced the tournament's top seed, Roanoke, VA in the final round and won the title game 7-4, handing Roanoke their first loss of the season. Chris’s travel team will now move on to districts to play other travel teams from the Southeast and Middle Atlantic regions with their first tournament beginning March 18-20. In addition to travel hockey, Chris also plays on the high school hockey team, comprised of students who attend Greenville County schools. Chris's team is currently in second place with a 7-1-1 record and has a good chance of winning the State High School Championship. Chris, one of the leading scorers in the state, leads his team in goals and assists. Chris was also selected to participate in an All-Star event in Charleston, SC in March that will feature a skills competition and an All-Star game.
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| Spring Blood Drive Another Success - Posted @ 11:08 am EST on 3/04/05 |
 St. Joseph's Catholic School Student Council sponsored their Spring Blood Drive at the school on Wednesday, March 2. Approximately thirty students and faculty signed up to donate blood. As part of their ongoing commitment to service, Student Council sponsors two blood drives a year at the school and the target donations are always surpassed.
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| SC DNR Brings Animals to Middle School - Posted @ 2:36 pm EST on 3/02/05 |
 SJCS middle school students welcomed Mr. Jim Edwards, education specialist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, to the school on Tuesday, March 1, 2005. Mr. Edwards brought along four of his friends: a red rat snake, a young American alligator, and two opossums. Each of the three grades spent ninety minutes with Mr. Edwards learning about these animals and about some of the other South Carolina natural resources. He showed them tanned alligator hides, alligator skulls, and snake skins. He performed bird calls and had the students participate in acting out the consequences of a run in with a hungry alligator. The students were surprised to learn that not one of them would be fast enough to outrun an adult gator protecting its young. The highlight for most students was the opportunity to hold and touch the animals. It was a fun-filled and fact-filled visit.
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| SJCS Students Awarded Honors on the AMC 10 and AMC 12 Tests - Posted @ 10:07 am EST on 3/01/05 |
     SJCS students recently participated in the American Mathematics Competition, a series of exams leading up to the International Math Olympiad. The AMC 10 is given to 9th & 10th grade students and the AMC 12 is given to 11th & 12th grade students. Honor is awarded to those students who earn the highest score at each school on these two tests. The top three students from St. Joseph's for the AMC 10 were Nicole Azores-Gococo, Daniel DeMars, and Ryan Evans. The top three students from St. Joseph's for the AMC 12 were Carrie Powers, Russ Weems, and Stefan Wilkes. In addition, those students who earn a score of 100 or better on the AMC 12 are given a bid to participate in the American Invitational Mathematics Exam, a three-hour test composed of fifteen questions. Junior Russ Weems achieved a score high enough to participate in this exam, which he will take on Tuesday, March 8.
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| Four Swimmers Compete in SC State Championship Swim Meet - Posted @ 8:57 am EST on 2/28/05 |
   Four SJCS swimmers recently participated in the South Carolina State Championship Swim Meet held in Spartanburg over President's Day weekend. Qualifying times for this event are set at a very high standard and eighth grader Graham Kauffman, sophomores Morgan Klinzing and Patricia Nelsen, and junior Jill Holliday all received the honor to swim in this meet based on their previously recorded times. Graham Kauffman qualified to compete in four events: the 50 and 100 freestyle and the 100 and 200 breast stroke. Graham finished in 9th place in both the 50 freestyle and the 100 breast stroke and finished in the top 20 in the other two events. Morgan Klinzing qualified for this meet in the 50, 100, and 200 freestyle, the 200 breast stroke, and the 200 butterfly. Morgan placed in the top 30 in all of her events. Patricia Nelsen qualified in the 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, and 1650 free style, the 100 and 200 butterfly, and the 200 and 400 Individual Medley relay. In these events, Patricia placed 4th in the 1650 free style and in the top 30 in the rest of the events. Jill Holliday qualified in the 50 freestyle, the 200 backstroke, and the 200 breast stroke and placed in the top 30 in all of these events. The SJCS swimmers are looking for even greater success at the upcoming Palmetto State Spring Championship Meet to be held the weekend of March 11-13, 2005.
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| SJCS Varsity Volleyball Team Receives Trophy - Posted @ 3:04 pm EST on 2/27/05 |
 The St. Joseph's Varsity Girls Volleyball Team was recently awarded their trophy for being named Region Champions during the fall 2004 season. The varsity volleyball team came in first place in the region with a record of 5-1. Team members include: Keli Alber, Casey Carmichael, Brooke Devon, Emily Dziad, Kelly Eppinger, Kelsey Henry, Maria Hesketh, Caitlin McLear, and Abbey Moon. The team is coached by SJCS Athletic Director Mrs. Jan Carino.
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| Senior/Sophomore Sisters Slated for Showcase - Posted @ 9:09 am EST on 2/25/05 |
| SJCS senior Lauren Klinzing and sophomore Morgan Klinzing have been selected to perform in the "Shining Stars" concert at the Daniel Recital Hall on the campus of Converse College on Saturday, February 26th at 8:00 P.M. Twenty exceptional students were chosen to perform on this special evening's showcase to benefit the Lawson Series. The series was established in the year 2000 as an enrichment program with a generous gift from Alia Lawson.
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| Fish Fry and Living Stations of the Cross - Posted @ 9:33 am EST on 2/24/05 |
The SJCS middle school students will be presenting "Living Stations of the Cross" beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the school chapel on Friday, February 25. Seven of the stations will be recreated "live" and seven have been visually created in middle school art classes. Prior to "Living Stations," all are invited to the Parents Guild Lenten Fish Fry from 6:00 and 7:00 P.M. in the school cafeteria. The cost for dinner is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children; $25.00 for a family. |
| Senior Signs with Villanova University - Posted @ 1:27 pm EST on 2/22/05 |
 Senior Nicole Coia, pictured center, recently signed on to play soccer next year at Villanova University. Pictured with Nicole are her parents Ted and Ellen Coia of Simpsonville. Standing, from left to right: Andrew Hyslop, Coach of Carolina Elite Soccer Academy, Shannon McCall, SJCS Varsity Girls Soccer Coach, Jan Carino, SJCS Athletic Director, and St. Joseph's Headmaster Keith Kiser.
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| Middle School Students Raise Funds For Birthright - Posted @ 9:07 pm EST on 2/20/05 |
 During Catholic Schools Week this year, middle school student council members sponsored a fundraiser to benefit Birthright of Greenville, an agency that provides services to women with troubled pregnancies. Through the "Baby Bottle Campaign," students donated over $1,000.00 in change to help support and fund this organization and it's needs. Pictured here are Middle School Council members presenting a check to Mrs. Melissa Broering, Assistant Director, Birthright of Greenville.
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| Two Students Earn Black Belts in Tae Kwon Do - Posted @ 10:47 am EST on 2/19/05 |
 Senior Andee Krafft and freshman Jeff Champ were awarded the black belt in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do on Saturday, February 12. The black belt is a universally recognized symbol of proficiency in the martial arts, and Tae Kwon Do has a rich history spanning more than 2,000 years. Each candidate was required to demonstrate three complex forms of the judges' choice, in addition to demonstrating a variety of other techniques in sparring and board breaking with bare hands and feet. Andee and Jeff are students of Master Jun Kyu Kim.
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| Middle School Students Place In State Spelling Bee - Posted @ 10:38 am EST on 2/18/05 |
  Congratulations to the following students for their accomplishments in the South Carolina Independent School Association State Spelling Bee held on Wednesday, February 16 at Williamsburg Academy in Kingstree, SC. Sixth grader Mary Kate McClintock made it to Round 5, placing ninth in the state in sixth grade and seventh grader William McDonald made it to Round 8, placing fourth in the state in seventh grade.
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| Senior Headed to National Shakespeare Competition - Posted @ 2:21 pm EST on 2/16/05 |
 St. Josephs Catholic School senior Laura Gragtmans was selected the winner of the Regional Shakespeare Competition held at the Warehouse Theatre on Tuesday evening, February 15th. Laura competed against students from sixteen other schools in the Upstate. Her prize is an all-expense paid trip to the national competition in New York City April 23-26. The winner of the New York competition will enjoy a trip to England for a two-week study program at Oxford or The Globe Theatre. Laura was selected to represent St. Joseph's at the school-wide competition held in January. She is the daughter of Anne and Mike Gragtmans of Simpsonville.
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| Student Council Donates to John Bosco Fund - Posted @ 10:35 am EST on 2/15/05 |
 The SJCS Student Council recently presented Headmaster Keith Kiser with a check for $800.00 from funds raised at the high school Winter Ball during the school's celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Proceeds from the dance benefited the John Bosco Fund. This fund, established by SJCS in 2002, provides limited assistance each year to the local Catholic elementary schools in the Piedmont Deanery (Our Lady of the Rosary, St. Anthony's, St. Joseph's in Anderson, St. Mary's, St. Paul's, and Prince of Peace).
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| Readak Study Skills Course Begins - Posted @ 9:42 pm EST on 2/12/05 |
Readak, a study skills program hosted by SJCS, will begin on campus Saturday, February 19. This college preparatory course, offered for both middle school and high school students regardless of grade or ability level, will improve the way students read and study academic material. Readak Educational Services representative Mr. Jim Duckett is now on campus and will be in the school from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. daily beginning Monday, February 14 to meet with parents and/or students to discuss his program. The Readak course will cover topics such as note taking, increasing reading rate and comprehension, study habits, and test preparation. Readak is NOT a remedial course; it is designed so that even those at the top of the class can reach the "next level" in their academic development. These skills are not only important for high school students preparing for college level work, but also important for middle school students preparing to enter the demanding St. Joseph's high school curriculum. Several class sections are available: Saturdays 9:00-12:20 (beginning Feb. 19), Monday and Wednesday 3:45-5:45, Tuesday and Thursday 3:45-5:45, and every morning M-F from 7:00-7:50 A.M. The course runs for three weeks (twelve hours of instruction) and will conclude during the second week of March. For questions or further information on registering, contact Mr. Duckett at the school. Phone: (864) 234-9009, ext. 125 or email JDReadak@yahoo.com.
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| National Merit Semi-Finalists Named As Finalists - Posted @ 10:28 am EST on 2/11/05 |
| St. Joseph’s Catholic School National Merit Semi-Finalists Daniel Beck and Andrea Krafft have now advanced to Finalist standing in the Merit Scholarship competition by demonstrating, through their distinguished performance, high potential for future academic accomplishment. They will be notified in March 2005 of their standing as Merit Scholarship winners.
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| Key Club Elects Officers for 2005-2006 - Posted @ 3:10 pm EST on 2/10/05 |
   The Key Club recently announced the officers for the 2005-2006 school year: President, Jill Holliday; Vice-President, John Capelle; Secretary, Gabby Lutz; Treasurer, Mary Danahy; and Historian, Lauren Hawkins. |
| Middle School Announces Contest Winners - Posted @ 11:22 am EST on 2/09/05 |
Congratulations to the winners of the middle school Catholic Schools Week Essay Contest "A Real Faith Story": eighth graders Jill Biediger and Emily Kiser, seventh graders Jena Mohr and Allison Sullivan, and sixth graders Theresa Krupka and Blaire Wolski. Each student received a gift certificate to St. Anthony's Catholic Bookstore. |
| St. Joseph's Wrestlers Earn Three State Titles - Posted @ 3:49 pm EST on 2/07/05 |
 Three individuals from the St. Joseph's Wrestling Team earned State Championship Medals in their respective weight class at the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) State Tournament held at Hammond School in Columbia, SC on Saturday, February 3. Senior Reid Seiler dominated the 145 lb. weight class, as he has dominated most all of his opponents this year. Reid ended the season with a 22-1 record with his only loss coming in early January. Junior Russ Weems, at 160 lbs, dominated all the wrestlers in his bracket going 4-0 on Saturday at the state tournament. Russ ended the season with a 20-5 record, the second best on the team. St. Joseph's third champion was senior Kevin Canty. Kevin wrestled his opponents with composure and aggression, and won the final match by a come from behind score of 8-4. Kevin ended his final season with a record of 15-5. Four other schools, along with St. Joseph's, participated in this event: Ben Lippen, Cardinal Newman, Hammond, and Wilson Hall.
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| Fish Fry Fellowship for Lent - Posted @ 8:02 am EST on 2/07/05 |
A Lenten Fish Fry Dinner will be served from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. in the school cafeteria three Fridays during Lent: February 11, February 25, and March 18. The meal will feature fried fish, macaroni and cheese or baked potato, cole slaw, bread, beverage, and homemade dessert. There will also be cheese pizza for children. Cost is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for students, with a $25.00 family maximum. The event is sponsored by the school's Parents Guild and assisted by the Knights of Columbus, Prince of Peace Council #9184. Enjoy good food, fun, and fellowship while helping to support Catholic education. For more information, call 234-9009, ext. 103. |
| Jubilate Guild Hosts Fine Arts Festival Competition - Posted @ 7:52 am EST on 2/04/05 |
The first annual Fine Arts Festival Competition, in honor of Catholic Schools Week, took place on Wednesday evening, February 2, 2005 at St. Joseph's Catholic School. The competition, which began at 4:00 P.M. followed by a catered dinner, ended in a showcase performance featuring the winners in each category. Fifteen area schools were invited and entries were judged by various fine art majors and professionals from the local area. To view competition results click here |
| Middle School Hosts Regional Quiz Bowl - Posted @ 8:43 am EST on 2/01/05 |
    St. Joseph's welcomed three middle schools to campus on Wednesday, February 2 as the host school for the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Regional Middle School Quiz Bowl Competition: Cambridge Academy, Richard Winn Academy, and Cardinal Newman School. SJCS team members Faris Armaly, Olivia Belton (captain), Kaitlyn Dunphy, Meghan Hudak, Jeremy Mehl, and Katie Winebarger answered questions in many different subject areas, including Mathematics, Geography, History, and the Arts. At the end of the competition, SJCS was tied with Cardinal Newman, with both schools having won two out of three rounds. Total points determined the winner at that point: Cardinal Newman took first place with 505 points and SJCS placed second with 495 points. Dr. Michael Pennell, Head of Middle School, is already looking ahead to the 2006 competition. "What's exciting is that we have next year to look forward to. The other teams had 8th graders playing, and we did not. All of our talent moves forward. So I'm excited about what we might see next year." |
| Math Team Competes in SCISA Math Meet - Posted @ 1:49 pm EST on 1/28/05 |
The SJCS Math Team traveled to Orangeburg, SC to participate in the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) Division One Math Meet on Thursday, January 27. Representing St. Joseph's was Nicole Balsone, Daniel DeMars, Ryan Furmanski, Andee Krafft, Morgan Klinzing, William McClintock, Brandon Miller, and Natalie Quaranto. Thirty math teams competed in the meet, including Cardinal Newman, Heathwood Hall, Hilton Head Prep, and Wilson Hall. The St. Joseph's team was awarded fifth place. Senior Ryan Furmanski and junior Brandon Miller were high point scorers for their respective teams earning medals for their achievement. SJCS faculty member and Math Team Moderator Mrs. Mary Beth Hart, along with Math Department Chair Mr. George Carr, accompanied the students to Columbia. |
| Sisters Qualify for SC All State Band Final Auditions - Posted @ 10:10 am EST on 1/26/05 |
| SJCS senior Lauren Klinzing and sophomore Morgan Klinzing have both qualified for the South Carolina All State Band Final Auditions on January 29 at Lexington High School in Lexington, SC as a result of their participation in the Region Band Competition on January 22 at Greer High School.
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| Sophomores Featured in Who's Who - Posted @ 10:14 am EST on 1/25/05 |
  St. Joseph's Catholic School sophomores Graham McDonald and Maya Sawyers are featured in the 38th annual edition of "Who's Who Among American High School Students." This publication is the most respected student recognition program in the county and only five percent of the nation's high school students are qualified for this honor each year.
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| Household Flag Football "Super Bowl" Results - Posted @ 1:51 pm EST on 1/23/05 |
The Black Falconers recently captured the second annual SJCS Household Flag Football Super Bowl with a 12-6 victory over the heavily favored Guardians of the Red Rose. This is the Black Falconers second trip to the big show. The Black Falconers had lost earlier in the season to the Red Rose 19-0, but a superb defensive effort limited the high scoring Red Rose to one late touchdown. On offense, senior Maury Reed and junior Justin State were a deadly passing combination, complimenting a powerful running game featuring freshman Matt Rivera and junior Stefan Wilkes. The Falconers' offensive and defensive lines dominated through most of the game. Justin State and Maury Reed scored the Black Falconers' touchdowns |
| Students perform in One Act Play Competition - Posted @ 6:39 pm EST on 1/22/05 |
 Senior Brian McGarry and freshman Daniel DeMars participated in the regional South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) One Act Play competition in Sumter, SC on Tuesday, January 18th. The two students performed the short comedy "An Encounter With an Interviewer" by Mark Twain. DeMars played Twain, and McGarry played the interviewer. The play will be performed for the middle school students on Tuesday, January 25th.
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| Black Falconers Capture Flag Football "Super Bowl" - Posted @ 9:40 pm EST on 1/21/05 |
The Black Falconers recently captured the second annual SJCS Household Flag Football Super Bowl with a 12-6 victory over the heavily favored Guardians of the Red Rose. This is the Black Falconers second trip to the big show. The Black Falconers had lost earlier in the season to the Red Rose 19-0, but a superb defensive effort limited the high scoring Red Rose to one late touchdown. On offense, senior Maury Reed and junior Justin State were a deadly passing combination, complimenting a powerful running game featuring freshman Matt Rivera and junior Stefan Wilkes. The Falconers' offensive and defensive lines dominated through most of the game. Justin State and Maury Reed scored the Black Falconers' touchdowns. |
| Senior will represent SJCS at Regional Shakespeare Competition - Posted @ 1:35 pm EST on 1/21/05 |
 Congratulations to senior Laura Gragtmans who was chosen to represent the school in the 2005 Regional Shakespeare Competition February 15 at the Warehouse Theatre. Laura was recently selected in a school-wide contest performing Constance from King John. This will be St. Joseph's third year attending the competition.
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| SJCS Wrestlers Grapple With Competition - Posted @ 1:21 pm EST on 1/21/05 |
View story online at http://tribunetimes.com/news/sports/2005/01/18/2005011856974.htm. |
| Thespian Students Receive Honors at State Festival - Posted @ 7:01 am EST on 1/19/05 |
 Fifteen students from St. Joseph's Catholic School International Thespian Society Chapter 6388 participated in the South Carolina Thespian Festival January 14-16 at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.The largest entry, the one-act play entitled "The Mall," was selected for the Regional Play Marathon and will be presented at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, Nebraska in June. "The Mall" was also awarded Best Costume Design, due to the hard work of senior Laura Gragtmans. Seniors Maury Reed was selected "Best Actor in a Lead Role" and Cody Wenstrup was selected "Best Actor in a Minor Role". Junior Sally Cade Holmes and sophomore Brelyn Holmes were selected for the "All Star Cast." Laura Gragtmans and Maury Reed were both were selected to present their monologues at the national festival's Individual Events Competition in June. The following students were recognized for their work on the school’s upcoming spring musical "My Fair Lady" and all qualified to present their work at the national festival's Individual Events Competition in June: senior Daniel Beck won the Scenic Design Competition, Sally Cade Holmes won the Publicity Design Competition, and Brelyn Holmes won the Costume Design Competition. The group musical number "Gee, Officer Krumpke" presented by Maury Reed, Cody Wenstrup, junior Matt Polowczuk, and sophomores Zachary Beck, William McClintock, and Ben Novotny qualified to present at the national festival's Individual Events Competition in June. Of the four statewide cash scholarships awarded at the event, Daniel Beck was selected as the recipient of the State Thespian Technical Design Scholarship. Maury Reed was selected as the recipient of the State Thespian Acting Scholarship. |
| Seniors Win Club Soccer State Cup - Posted @ 7:37 am EST on 1/18/05 |
 SJCS seniors Ali Bunchman and Nicole Coia, members of the club soccer team CESA '86 Girls Premier, recently won the State Cup, beating their rivals from Charleston i |