News From the Hills Fall 2013

Volume 11 No. 1
Our Lady of the Hills
regional catholic high school
News from the Hills
National Merit Scholar
Semifinalist
Class of 2014 Senior Blessing Mass
Family, Faculty, Students and Friends Attend Senior Blessing Mass
Jakob Wolberg
Congratulations to
Senior Jakob Wolberg
who has been recognized
as a National Merit Semifinalist. The nationwide
pool of semi-finalists
represents less than one
percent of the U.S. high
school seniors and
Includes the highestpercentage of the
national total of
graduating seniors. Jakob
is one of approximately
16,000 semifinalists. He is
the son of Daniel and
Angela Wolberg.
National Merit
Commended Scholars
Nick Loveland, Estella
Wieser, Ray Buttgen, and
Jakob Wolberg
About 34,000 Commended
Students throughout the
nation are being recognized for their
exceptional academic
promise. These students
placed among the top five
percent of more than 1.5
million students who
entered the 2013
competition by taking the
2012 Preliminary SAT/
National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.
Since 2007 OLH is proud
to have 24 NM Scholars.
The class of 2014 was honored at the Senior Blessing Mass on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Notre Dame Catholic
Church. Faculty, staff, relatives, and friends attended the mass celebrated by Monsignor Michael Boulette, Father
John Riedman and Deacon Sonny Kaufhold.
Front Row: Msgr. Boulette,
Dahlia Barrera, Alicia Munoz,
Alyssa Turner, Christina Vickers, Jessica Kuzma, Margaret
Kimberly, Principal Schwarz
Second Row: Carolyn Calhoun, Jessica Gutierrez, Bailey
Threadgill, Becca Sue Morris,
Estella Wieser, Ray Buttgen,
Jakob Wolberg, Fr. John Riedman
Third Row: Deacon Kaufhold,
LJ Basica, Miranda Land, Brandon Havis, Ian Huang, Caitlin
Pautler, Maile, Hale, Randall
Young, Zach Feller
Back Row:
Row Ka Neunhoffer, Ian
Collum, Eddie Gaudier, Elliot
Patterson, Dylan Huser, Morgan Ledder, Rollins Olmsted,
Wyatt Williams, Nick Loveland.
Homecoming
Hawk field was once again the scene for the 2013 Homecoming
Game against San Antonio Winston School on Friday, October 18,
2013. The Hawks, under the direction of Coach Chris Ramirez, won
the game at halftime by a score of 63-0. The weather was perfect
for the pregame festivities: “fajitas at the field” cooked by Dr. Martin Franklin and announcement of the homecoming court. The rain
held off long enough for the boys to bring home the win by halftime! Christina Vickers was crowned homecoming queen and Wyatt
Williams was crowned homecoming king.
Homecoming Court: Freshmen Cameron Crenwelge and Henry Alvarez; Juniors
Hanna Bailey and Daniel Fernandes; Seniors Becca Sue Morris and Brandon Havis;
Homecoming King Wyatt Williams; Homecoming Queen Christina Vickers; Seniors
Zach Feller and Carolyn Calhoun; Sophomores Shaylon Elmore and Savannah
Cooper
News from the Hills ▪ Academics
FIRST Term Honor Roll
A Message from Mrs. Schwarz
Seniors:
Ljubica Basica
Ray Buttgen
Carolyn Calhoun
Eddie Gaudier
Brandon Havis
Ian Huang
Jessica Kuzma
Miranda Land
Rollins Olmsted
Estella Wieser
Jakob Wolberg
Dahlia Barrera
Richard Loveland
Becca Morris
Caitlin Pautler
Bailey Threadgill
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Juniors:
Hanna Bailey
Harleigh Earhart
Ross Potter
Jacob Roschmann
Benjamin Smith
Diana Wahrmund
Adrianna Womack
Daniel Fernandes
Brando Hernandez
Corwin Knight
Nicolas Neave
Connor Odom
Zachary Perrin
Elisabeth White
Matthew Williams
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“Let everything you say be good and helpful so that
your words will be an encouragement to those who hear
them.” Ephesians 4:29
This scripture verse hangs above our heads as we enter the doorway to OLH each day. It serves as a reminder
to all who enter how important it is that we provide encouragement to our students and faculty to do our
best each day and to support each other. I asked our students at our first Hawk meeting in August to remember
that we are here to take care of each other.
We are family and for just a few short years we have an opportunity to be present to each other, attentive to the academic and spiritual needs of each other. I asked our teachers and parents at one of
our first meetings to continue to be examples of our loving God in
the lives of our young people. We understand that we are all here to
bring our students, our children, closer to God in an environment
that promotes academic excellence and one that is safe and secure
to foster growth and maturity in each other.
We are all mentors for each other, entrusted to guide and teach
our students how to be “good and helpful,” demonstrating by example the values of integrity and service. It is our goal to model integrity for our young people and continue to make OLH a place where
love and compassion are at the forefront of our every action, work
and deed.
It has been an amazing start to this school year and the blessings
continue. I remain grateful to our teachers, parents, and students,
board of directors, donors, benefactors and prayer warriors. God
bless each of you for your continued commitment to the students
and staff of Our Lady of the Hills.
Therese Schwarz, OLH Principal
Sophomores:
Lawson Berry
Savannah Cooper
Shaylon Elmore
Madison Franklin
Beth Gregory
Katherine Harris
Lauren Hedrick
Bekah Itz
Savannah Morrow
Sophia Pautler
Lily Reeves
Scott Short
Corey Smith
Walter Standridge
Quinlan Sweeney
Samantha White
Cate Wolberg
Ryan Ament
Andrew Chapman
Mia Huang
Esther Ledder
Brianna Stofas
Kate Stone
Austin Ward
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The 2013-2014 OLH Faculty consists of 10 full-time members, 3 part-time
members, a full-time librarian and a full-time counselor.
FIRST Term Honor Roll
Freshmen:
Maeve Junker
Zachary Roschmann
Henry Alvarez
Christopher Bowser
Yolanda Calderon
Claire Canty
Emily Clifton
Cameron Crenwelge
Michelle Cruz
Samuel Garcia-Southern
Claire Lukacs
Corpus McKay
Tyler Montemayor
Mary Potter
Aidan Sweeney
John Tran
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New Staff
OLH’s 12th year of operation
brought with it six new staff members . Their full bios can be found
on the website.
Mrs. Mary Beth Bauer– Chemistry,
Chemistry Pre-AP, Physics, Physics
Pre-AP, and Biology AP
Ms. Ann Branton– Librarian and
Communication Application
Deacon Sonny Kaufhold— Theology
and Campus Ministry
Mrs. Susie McCalla– Government,
Economics, Choir, Journalism, and
English
Mr. Ed Miller– World Geography
Mr. Milton Tilmon– Director of
Facilities (not pictured)
News from the Hills ▪ Development
The 2013 Hawk Classic Golf Tournament to benefit the Tuition Assistance
Program was a big success again this
year. Sixteen teams came out to play
on October 5, 2013 at Scott
Schreiner Golf Course. The $17,000 profit for
scholarships was raised through the efforts of
many volunteers and the committee: BK Cody,
Tom Fierst, Jimmy Reno, Travis Reno, Blake Smith,
David Wahrmund, Charley Whelan, Judy DavisWhitlow, and Jerry Yokom. Thank you for everyone’s hard work and support
Memorial and Honor Contributions
August 1, 20122012-July 31, 2013
Donations In Memory Of…
Caroline Barker
Pam Cornett
Dale Elmore
Waldemar Inc.
Zigler Museum Foundation
Harry and Alice Gereche
Joseph Bubnich
Daniel Patrick “Hozy” Hozman
Judith Greytak Somdahl
Jessie Cleo Jaeger
Karl and Jo Ann Hagemeier
Edmund Jenschke
Edmund Jenschke
Ed Kennedy
Karl and Jo Ann Hagemeier
Dorothy Lininger
Dick Schneider
Kaylyn Barthelmess Mallette
Gerald Mallette
Stew McMillen
Mimi McMillen
Charles Pflum
Betty Pflum
William Pickard
Yolanda Pickard
Can’t think of a Christmas gift for a friend
or family member? Make a donation to OLH in
their name.
We have launched our new website with
the help of Rainman Web Design!
The best place to find information on
upcoming activities, school calendar,
directions to sporting events, recent photos from
student activities and how to volunteer or give to
OLH. www.ourladyofthehills.org
OLH is participating
in the Catholic Life
Insurance Catholic
School Sweepstakes.
Raffle tickets are
$5.oo apiece and all
proceeds from ticket
sales go directly to OLH. To purchase raffle
tickets contact the school at 830.895.0501.
Grand Prize Includes the Choice of:
2014 Ford f-150 Truck or
2014 Ford Fusion Sedan or
$20,000 Prepaid Visa Credit Card
Captain William D. Sayer
Leon and Tonya Harbin
Stephen Zeeryp
Jerome Rapkin
Katherine Reilly
L.A. Staunton
Ron Asher
James Martin Schwing
Carl Schwing
Randy Tokaz
Tobin and Jeanette Tilley
Rhett Urban
Paul Urban
Charles and Lena Vogt
Charles and Lynet Cox
John and Kelly Nelson
Donations In Honor Of…
Tom and Naty Fowler
Michael Smith
Jo Ann Hagemeier
Peterson Regional Medical Center
Conor Thompson
Earl and June Thompson
Danny and Nancy Thompson
David Thompson
Thank You Parent Volunteers
We are so thankful to all the volunteers that help make
each event at OLH possible. Already this year we have
been blessed with a large number of volunteers who have
helped at athletic events, academic events, and beautification day. We look forward to seeing the parent
volunteers at future OLH events.
To find out how to volunteer check the Parent
Volunteer Committee tab at www.ourladyofthehills.org.
Secondary Prizes:
(15) $1,000 Prepaid Visa Credit Cards
(20) $500 Prepaid Visa Credit Cards
(20) $250 Prepaid Visa Credit Cards
Drawing to be held Friday, January 31, 2014
at Catholic Life Insurance Headquarters
OLH Snapshots from Campus
News from the Hills ▪ Athletics
OLH Football and Cheerleading
Cheerleaders: Cameron Crenwelge,
Cheerleaders
Miranda Land, Lauren Hedrick, Esther Ledder, Mallori Faglie, Emily Clifton, LJ Basica, Rebekah Cramer
Football 1st Row:
Row John Tran, Aidan
Sweeney, Brandon Havis, Water Boy Luke
Martinez, Andrew Chapman, Lawson Berry,
Karson Salaz
Football 2nd Row:
Row Connor Odom, Zach
Perrin, Randall Young, Brando Hernandez, Quin Sweeney, Corwin Knight, Justin
Larremore, Lincoln Olmsted
Football 3rd Row:
Row Rollins Olmsted, Jordan Sirianni, Wyatt Williams, Morgan Ledder, Dylan Huser, Rance Frazier, Zach
Feller, Scott Short, Trace Jordan
Football 4th Row:
Row Defensive Coordinator
Joe Martinez, Head Coach/AD Chris Ramirez
Once again the OLH Hawks Football Team fought hard in every game! The cheerleading team
was there to cheer them on at home and away games.
Always smiling, Fr. John Riedman provides spiritual support for our Athletes.
Whether on the sidelines or
in the gymnasium, we can depend on Fr. John to cheer on
our students to success in
both athletics and academics. He recently visited the
journalism class “answering
questions ranging from his
first vocational experience
to his first role on stage,”
notes OLH Newspaper staff
writer Caitlin Pautler
OLH Cross Country
Andrew Lockwood, Chris Bowser, Bekah Itz, Cate Wolberg, Claire Lukacs, Ka Neunhoffer, Ian Huang, Jakob
Wolberg
The OLH Cross Country Team competed in several meets to ready themselves to represent OLH at the TAPPS State Cross Country Meet in Waco.
Claire Lukacs finished in the top 10 for the TAPPS 3A girls and all members ran personal bests.
OLH Varsity Volleyball
Front Row:
Row Becca sue Morris, Dahlia Barerra,
Alyssa Turner, Christina Vickers, Beth Gregory
Middle Row:
Row Diana Wahrmund, Carolyn Calhoun
Back Row:
Row Assistant Coach Kaitlyn Wiederwax,
Elisabeth White, Madison Franklin, Katherine Harris,
Head Coach Tony Vela
OLH JV Volleyball
Front Row: Nicole Lorange, Claire Lukacs, Savannah
Cooper, Michelle Cruz, Mary Kathryn Potter
Back Row:
Row Assistant Coach Kaitlyn Wiederwax, Sam
White, Savannah Morrow, Maeve Junker, Austin Ward,
Head Coach Tony Vela
The Varsity Volleyball Team made it to the first round of playoffs.
CONGRATULATIONS HAWKS!
Congratulations Lady Hawks JV Volleyball Team on a fantastic season!
GO HAWKS!
News from the Hills ▪ Community
OLH held an open
house on October 13,
2013 for the community to tour the campus and see how we
have
grown.
St.
Mary’s 7th grader Andrew coleman took a
tour and experienced
what it was like to be a
hawk.
Congressman
Lamar
Smith paid the Hawks a
visit Tuesday, September 3, 2013, to discuss
the general state of
the nation as well as to
address the situation in
Syria.
— Elliot Patterson
OLH Newspaper Staff
Writer
OLH Seniors celebrated U.S. constitution day by participating in a preamble
flash mob where they recited the preamble to each class on campus.
The OLH Choir
provided the musical
entertainment at the 2013
Elk’s Conference
Ladies Luncheon.
Many parents, students, and supporters came out to help
prepare the school
for the new year on
beautification day!
We are very
thankful that
Fr. Enda comes
to OLH all the
way from Fredericksburg to
celebrate
mass with us
and talk with
the students.
Youth
from
throughout the
c o m m u n i t y
joined the OLH
cheerleaders
for their Junior
Hawk Clinic. The
Day-long clinic
taught the girls
cheers
and
dances and then
saw the participants show their
skills
at
the
next OLH home
football game.
Edward Jones Office of Bryon Mein
presented a planned giving seminar
on the OLH Campus. Many Community
members visited the campus for this
event. Next seminar in the Spring.
The cheerleaders, football
team, and Volleyball Teams participated in the school’s breast
cancer awareness month activities. The last two home Football and volleyball games saw
students
and
supporters
dressed in pink for the cause.
OLH students volunteered at the
annual Notre Dame Festival. Students helped with tasks from serving BBQ lunch to working the coke
booth.
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Upcoming Events at OLH
Nov 11
Notre Dame 8th Grade
Shadow Day
Nov 18
Parent Training Teen Trends
Nov 19
NHS Blood Drive
Nov 27
Thanksgiving Basket Drive
Save the date . . .
Nov 28– Dec 1 Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec 6
Kerrville Wine Share
on Campus
Dec 9
St. Mary’s 8th Grade
Shadow Day
Dec 17-19
Semester Exams
Dec 20– Jan 5
Christmas Holidays
Jan 11
High School Placement Test
February 8, 2014
Tucker Hall, St. Peters Episcopal Church
For more information
call (830) 895895-0501
Feb 8
Dance of the Hills
Take a Tour...See what it is like to be a Hawk!
Visit our website at www.ourladyofthehills.org
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