2016 CCVI Recipients - Incarnate Word High School
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2016 CCVI Recipients - Incarnate Word High School
Volume 5, Issue 9 Apr. 29, 2016 2016 CCVI Recipients C ongratulations to Jacinto (Jesse) Cardona, English teacher, and poet in residence and Lauren Garcia for being selected the 2016 CCVI Spirit Award recipients for Incarnate Word High School. The CCVI Spirit Award is presented each year to one student and one faculty, staff or administrator who, through their example, promote the values of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Our faculty recipient Jesse Cardona has been with IWHS for 15 years, serving the Shamrock community in numerous capacities including inspiring young minds to explore the written word, sponsoring the school newspaper, and helping with NHI. A dedicated and compassionate instructor, Mr. Cardona is always ready to bring joy through poetic readings on campus. He can often be seen supporting the IWHS Library, and is ever-ready to read aloud. He is also an acclaimed author in his own right. Mr. Cardona’s commitment to academic excellence is evidenced in all that he contributes to IWHS and to the greater literary community. This year’s student recipient of the CCVI Spirit Award is Lauren Garcia. During her four years at Incarnate Word High School, Lauren has lived out the core values in an outstanding manner. She is a very sincere and genuine student. Being an active member of our school community has meant giving her time through Peer Ministry, where she exemplifies what a Peer Minister should be! She is respectful and caring every day. Her service extends to her parish school and community where she is an active member. No doubt you have seen her willingness to contribute and help in any way. CCVI Spirit calls us to make Christ present to the world affirming the dignity of all people. Mr. Cardona and Lauren are true testaments to Christ by the way they serve, inspire and lead. Golf Team 2nd Place TAPPS State T he Shamrock Golf team took 2nd place at the TAPPS State competition held April 25-26, topping their 3rd place win last year. Junior Sahara Washington shot a firstround 64 and came in 1st Place in individual competition. She is the 2016 TAPPS Golf Champion! Camryn Carreon placed 9th. Sahara, who has committed to Hawaii, also won the Greater San Antonio Junior Amateur title, finishing 2nd in 2015. Congratulations, Coach Eddie Burkett, Ava Barrientos, Camryn Carreon, Emily Palacios, Lauren Palmer, and Sahara Washington for a sensational job and an outstanding year!! 1 Principal’s Message Greetings Shamrock Family, MISSION STATEMENT In a faith-based preparatory environment, Incarnate Word High School prepares confident young women dedicated to academic excellence, Christian service and social justice. CORE VALUES Academic Excellence Integrity Service Community of Faith Compassion Stewardship ACCREDITATION Incarnate Word High School is fully accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Texas Catholic Conference Education Department (TCCED). UIW Connection It’s hard to believe that this school year is winding to a close. Although April bustled with activities, the month of May is filled with many events that we invite you to attend. Of course, graduation is the main event honoring the students who have dedicated so much time and talent to the enrichment of IWHS. I also look forward to seeing you at the Awards Assembly, Junior Ring Ceremony, Athletic Banquet, and Baccalaureate Mass. This summer our campus will also be busy. We are hosting the Brainpower Summer School and several athletic camps, as well as the Summer SAT Prep course. I encourage your daughters to take advantage of these outstanding opportunities. I would also like to thank everyone for helping us achieve our Lenten goal of $6,250. And I want to congratulate our CCVI recipients Mr. Cardona and Lauren Garcia as well as all the TAPPS Academic and Art award recipients. God’s Blessings on all and may He keep you and your family safe as we enter this final month of school. —Jennifer Salazar, Principal of Incarnate Word High School Summer SAT Prep Course students enrolled in summer school can still attend. The course features 18 hours After the success of our inaugural year of class time and 3 practice test administrations. holding Revolution K12 SAT Prep Registration for this course closes on Courses on our campus, taught by Mr. May 20 and can be done directly with Courtney, we are planning to offer the affordable and proven courses throughout Mr. Courtney. You can contact Mr. Courtney at [email protected] for next year as well. However, if your registration documents or for further student cannot attend the prep sessions during the school year, the Summer SAT information. There are a limited number Prep course is the answer. This course is of spaces in the class and are first come, first serve. So sign up soon! Check the an accelerated one that runs in approximately the same time as summer IWHS website for the June schedule of classes: Schedule school (June 6-30), but begins after summer school dismisses each day, so Incarnate Word High School is a part of the Brainpower Connection, and is affiliated with University of the Incarnate Word. 2 Upcoming Events What’s Happening in May? Be sure to purchase the 2015 – 2016 yearbook. May 9 – 13 in the cafeteria. $80. Don’t miss out!! Summer School Reminder Students must sign up for summer school if they failed a course or courses in 1st semester, unless other arrangements have been made with Ms. Robinson to make up the courses at another school. In addition, as stated in the bulletin, special permission must be given by the Vice Principal in order to attend an outside summer school program or to recover credit at any school other than our Brainpower Summer School Program. Ms. Robinson is the person on our campus that will be giving special permission for that type of summer school. We hope that you have enjoyed “What’s the Word.” We invite you to send student news and accomplishments along with photos so that we can share your student’s success with others. Editors: Delma Cisneros and Stephanie Denning Photography contributor: TAPPS photos by Godsey Photography May 1 May 2-13 May 4 May 5-6 Silver Tea AP Exams Liturgy, 2 p.m.- STUCO Mass Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m. May 16-18 SENIOR EXAMS May 17 Junior Ring Ceremony, 5 p.m. Athletic Banquet, 6 p.m. May 20 Graduation Rehearsal (AM), Baccalaureate Mass 7 p.m. May l9 DISMISSAL-1:00 p.m. May 22 Graduation-10 a.m. May 20, 23-24 SEMESTER EXAMS May 30 Memorial Day SCHOOL CLOSED May 31 Report Cards Online June 6 Summer Session 1 June 20 Summer Session 2 Silver Tea Senior Parents, Mark the Date! Sunday, May 1 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. McComb’s Center, UIW Rosenberg Sky Room Honoring the 2016 Graduating Class Seniors attend at no charge. Tickets for guests may be purchased for $12. Table reservations may be made with the purchase of 8 tickets. Senior families may purchase their guest tickets online. Call 210-829-3103 or email Cybele Bolado at [email protected] for more information. ATTENTION STUDENTS!! Deadline to submit your application for (GOLP Guidance Office Leadership Program) is May 6. For more details about the program, please come by the Guidance Office. 3 TAPPS & Student Spotlight TAPPS State Academic and Art Meets TAPPS STATE ACADEMIC Melissa Martinez - 1st Place, Spanish Monika Fragoso - 2nd Place, Spanish Dahlia Lopez - 5th Place, Prose Interpretation Analissa Narro - 6th Place, Advanced Math Jenna Guzman - 8th Place, Ready Writing Gabriella Cavazos - finalist, Persuasive Speaking Joan Kennedy - semifinalist, Persuasive Speaking Cyrilla-Lyn Thompson - octofinalist, Lincoln-Douglas Debate Congratulations to Dahlia Lopez and Arian Veyssi for receiving the National Center for Women & Informational Technology Aspirational Award. They were among fifteen students from south Texas high schools who were honored at an awards dinner at Rackspace on Thursday, April 21. The award recipients were selected based on their computing and IT aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education. At the same ceremony, Mrs. Peggy McChesney received the Educator Award for encouraging girls’ interest and participation in technology pursuits. Way to Shine, Ladies!! TAPPS STATE ART Taylor Hernandez - 1st Place, On-site Drawing Evelyn Buelna - 1st Place, Printmaking/2D Mixed Media - Silk Screen Wood Elizabeth Mueller – 2nd Place, Seek and Sketch - Color Taylor Hernandez - 5th Place, Seek and Sketch - Color Kayla Haase - 3rd Place, Communication Design - Ink - Acrylic Hailie Davis - 3rd Place, Photography - Black and White - B/W Photo Ariana Cortez - 5th Place, Senior Portfolio Katherine Maniscalco - 7th Place, Senior Portfolio Sophia Mora & Sofia Rascoe - 3rd Place, Short Film/Documentary "Life at SNIPSA" Morgan Barr & Makayla Davila - HM, Short Film/Documentary "Teen Driving" Taylor Hernandez - 4th Place, Short Film/Animation "Wings" 4 Campus Ministry & On Campus Lenten Project Poetry Winners T hanks to our generous and caring community we have met our Lenten goal of $6,250. IWHS wants to extend our gratitude to all who have given generously in support of this worthy project. This donation will continue the funding of scholarships for 25 girls so they may achieve, through education, success and empowerment. May the Lord bless these students in their endeavors and this amazing community who continues to support IWHS in all its undertakings. To learn more about the Hekima School and this endeavor, go to its website. Residence Hall Update Students attended the Spurs vs Golden State game and attended prom. Poetry Society of Texas has a long history of recognizing student poets, and since 1989 the society has offered contests for students from first grade through college and produced an anthology of the winning poems. The student festival is held each year in April and awards are presented to the top three winning students in each category. AnnaLysa Alba ’19 won third place for her poem “From the Shadows,” in The Poetry Society of Texas Award. Catarina Gomez ’19 won third place for her poem “Father Dearest,” in the High Fight Award. Congratulations to both poets. Melissa Martinez and Michelle Ortega (middle) Izaya Shobin and (right) Yuning Guo Fangquing "Amy" Gu and Menghran "Coral" Fu Calculus Hat Day Community Rosary 1st Wednesday of every month 7:30-8:00 a.m. IWHS Chapel All are welcome to recite the Rosary with Sr. Christine. Brother Snider honors his AP Calculus students every year with a “Hat Day.” The students gathered outside to show off their smart chapeaus. 5 Around Campus Girl Power T Delaney La Cerva '16 practices a knee strike while fellow Girl Power member Lauren Garcia '16 admires her technique. he members of Girl Power participated in their annual self-defense event led by Dustin Denson from PTK-SMF San Antonio. Mr. Denson shared self-defense tips and spoke about situational awareness. He also led a demonstration of self-defense maneuvers, which the girls enjoyed practicing. Girl Power strives to enhance the lives of our students as they prepare for college and beyond with events like car care and maintenance, self -defense, and Girls Global Summit, hosted annually by Women’s Global Connection, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Elections for 2016-2017 officers and an informational meeting for new members will be held May 11. We encourage all IWHS students interested in participating in Girl Power next year to attend. Softball News In area rankings, the Shamrocks moved up to 1st place in the city after their win over Johnson according to the S. A. Express-News, Apr. 12th edition. Alyssa Pinto was listed under the “Game balls” section. She had a triple and two RBIs in Shamrock’s 4-3 victory over No. 1 Johnson, and was 2 for 3 with a double and a RBI in 12-2 run-rule win over Smithson Valley. Congratulations to Michelle Iparraguirre who was named Player of the Week in the April 26th S.A. Express-News. According to the News, she “Threw a perfect game, striking out 14, and scored two runs as the Shamrocks defeated St. Anthony 8-0 to secure an unblemished TAPPS 2-5A championship. Softball Senior Night Congratulations Jenna and Analisa!! J enna Villarreal and Analisa Narro signed their letters of intent on April 14 in the McGowen gymnasium to play for the University of Texas at Dallas! Students, family and friends gathered to celebrate their special day! Way to Shine, Shamrocks!! Way to Go, Shamrocks! 6 Around Campus S.T.E.M. Fest T he first IWHS STEM Fest was held in the gym on April 11. This event was sponsored by the Math Models and Robotics classes, Robotics teams 5714 and 8627, and the Women in STEM Club. Activities included logic and spatial puzzles and games, several building challenges, calculator games, a paper airplane competition, and opportunities to drive Sphero, Ollie, and the competition robots. There were also displays for prosthetics, 3D printing, and LEGO EV3 creations. Aquatics Trip O ur annual Aquatic Science trip to Texas State University in San Marcos took place on Friday, April 8. This year the Environmental class joined us as we tested the health of the San Marcos River using a biotic index. Twenty-nine IWHS students jumped into the river to search out the river’s tiniest inhabitants, the macroinvertebrates, who are biological water quality indicators. This year, as in years past, we found that the river was in excellent health. We then boarded a glass bottom boat to enjoy a tour of Spring Lake, the headwaters of the San Marcos River, while our students enjoyed crystal clear views of both high pressure and low pressure springs anywhere from 8 to 20 feet below the surface. 7 Around Campus O The Three Musketeers n March 30 - April 2, a cast and crew of nearly 80 performed Alexander Dumas’ classic story, The Three Musketeers, to delighted audiences that broke all previous records with their attendance. Seniors Dahlia Lopez, Nina Medrano, Emi Ferrer, and junior Karly Behrens comprised the dynamic troupe of swashbuckling heroes: D’Artagnan, Athos, Porthos, and Aramis; while senior Kathleen Creedon chilled audiences with her performance as the villainous Cardinal Richelieu. Special guest stars Mr. Weil as King Louis, Mr. Vega as Treville, Ms. Pritchard as the Madame of the Tavern, and Mr. Cardona as Fache, lent their talents to the production with both grandeur and grace while an incredible supporting cast included performances by the IWHS dance team, a quintet of choir and madrigal students led by senior Nicole Davis, and live music by seniors Lily Seo on piano and Lydia Matteson on violin. In the 12 weeks leading up to the production, many facets of the show were simultaneously underway to bring this juggernaut to life. A group of 11 cast members trained in theatrical stage combat for a number of riveting fight scenes demanding both focus and discipline while wielding their blunt but fully weighted prop rapiers. Meanwhile, Mr. Weil led his team of seamstresses to construct 10 original designs and outfit a cast of almost 40 members. Under the direction of Allie Villarreal and Mrs. Lara Benavides, the final performance of this award winning season was an incredible culmination of heart, spectacle, and unforgettable performances. 8 Around Campus Library Update A Spanish Queens In celebration of the upcoming fiesta events, Spanish club made flower crowns. We used circular wire and wrapped flowers around it to make beautiful and festive crowns. Every girl is a queen during Fiesta. pril was School Library Month, and the IWHS Library celebrated with this year’s American Library Association theme: Library’s Transform. Our display this month was a delightful book garden, where we showcased the ALA’s ‘Because’ statements (the favorite was “Libraries Transform: Because Learning to Read Comes before Reading to Learn”), and fun books like Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy and Zac and Mia by A.J. Betts. We also hosted four great events this month: Game Day (in partnership with Game Club), the T-Shirt Tote craft, the Skittle Jar Contest, and the Poetry Fest. Thank you to everyone who came and participated in these great events!! Immaculate Fombo (top left) won the Skittle Jar Contest with her guess of 864 skittles. There were 867 in the jar! “I used the equation for the volume of a cylinder,” she told Ms. Lisenbee when she came to pick up her goodies – whoa!!! Congratulations to Immaculate (and kudos to our awesome Math department)! Pax Christi W hile the tradition of tea time started in Asia, did you know that it was started in England by Anne Russell, the Countess of Bedford in the 1880s? This led to the formation of tea houses, giving young ladies a chance to meet and socialize without a chaperone. On April 25, Mr. Andrew Wyatt, M.B.E., and Warrant Officer of the Royal Navy (Retired) generously gave a day of his time and conducted five presentations to the World Geography classes. Each presentation focused on the history of tea and tea traditions around the world. Having had tea from the Falkland Islands to Iceland, Nova Scotia to New Zealand, and Cyprus to the eastern seaboard of the US, Mr. Wyatt took the Shamrocks on a tour around the world while they, too, drank tea and had biscuits (cookies) and Victorian sponge cake. Mr. Wyatt, who received his M.B.E. from Prince Charles at a tea party at Buckingham Palace, demonstrated tea etiquette, such as how to correctly use the cup and saucer, when to dunk (or not dunk) your biscuits, and how to make the perfect cup of tea. As for extending your pinky finger. That is “right out!” He also explained that even though the average English person will drink 74,802 cups of tea in his lifetime, India is the country that consumes more tea than any other. Most all, Mr. Wyatt’s message was clear. “Tea has caused problems (like the Boston Tea Party) and fixed problems (like soothing a fevered brow).” So here is a special Shamrock shout out to Mr. Wyatt and to Kyra White and those who volunteered to help serve. So, do you ever feel a wee bit peckish after a long day at school or work? Try tea and biscuits. A splendid time will be had by all. Cheerio! 9 Spirit Week & Senior Appreciation Tradition S hamrocks celebrated Spirit Week in fancy form and fashion: Millennium Monday, Fiesta Tuesday, Twin Wednesday. On Tuesday STUCO treated students to paletas , and on Thursday, the Seniors participated in one of IWHS’ prized traditions, Senior Appreciation Day with a brunch and a gala celebration in the gym. The Senior class donated $500 to the scholarship fund. Later, the Freshmen Little Sisters hosted lunch for their Senior Big Sisters, and the school delighted in the many talented performers at the annual Talent Show. Thank you to all the parents who planned the Senior Brunch and the underclassmen and faculty who spent a whirlwind afternoon decorating the main hallway. Your efforts and thoughtfulness reflect the values that make IWHS so great. 10 Parents in the Know EXAM SCHEDULE (Click for PDF.) School Administrators Jennifer Salazar Principal (210) 829-3107 [email protected] Kaye Robinson Vice-Principal of Student Academics (210) 829-3105 Dr. Langston Williams Jr. Vice-Principal of Student Affairs (210) 829-3106 [email protected] April Fricke Athletics Director (210) 829-3122 [email protected] Carli Valverde Director of Enrollment (210) 829-3123 [email protected] Audra Cardona Director of Campus Ministry (210) 829-3121 [email protected] Stephanie Denning Director of Development (210) 832-2143 [email protected] Debbie Zielins Registrar (210) 829-3112 [email protected] Cybele Bolado ‘86 Director of Alumnae Relations (210) 829-3103 [email protected] Liz Valerio Residence Life Coordinator (210) 841-7403 [email protected] Sr. Christine Stavinoha, CCVI Mission Integration [email protected] Like us on Facebook Senior Exams May 16-18 (9:45 – 10:20 Break) 8:15 – 9:45 Exams 10:20 – 11:50 Exams May 16 Science English May 17 Math, Social Studies Foreign Language May 18 Religious Studies Conflicts Underclassmen Exams May 20-25 Daily Schedule: Advisory: 8:00 – 8:10 Exams: 8:20 – 9:50 and 10:40 – 12:10 May 20 Foreign Language and Science/ Conflicts 12:45 – 2:15 May 23 Math and Religious Studies / Conflicts 12:45 – 2:15 May 24 Social Studies and English / Conflicts 12:45 – 2:15 May 25 Conflict exams if necessary **** Report any conflicts to the Registrar’s Office by May 6th. Volleyball Summer Camp Volleyball registration has been posted on our Summer Camp webpage. If you have any questions please contact Coach Trevino-Martin. Skills Camps are July 6-7 and July 13-14. Freshman/ Returners camp is July 1921. Adoration Praise and Worship 1st Friday of the month Please join us May 1 in the Mother Pierre Chapel. Everyone is welcome to drop in during the day to share this time of solitude and prayer. Students may attend during open mods but must stay for the duration of the mod(s). AP TESTING SCHEDULE Week 1 Date Test Monday, May 2 Chemistry Tuesday, May 3 Spanish Language Wednesday, May 4 English Literature Thursday, May 5 Calculus AB/BC Friday, May 6 U.S. History Week 2 Monday, May 9 Biology Tuesday, May 10 US Government Wednesday, May 11 English Language Friday, May 13 Latin The deadline to apply for tuition assistance is Friday, July 15, 2016. 11 Parent-Teacher Organization PTO Prepares for Next Year Incarnate Word High School Community, 2015 -2016 Board Executive Officers President Linda Villarreal ’84 Vice-President Maria Resendiz Recording Secretary Caroline Du Treasurer Ana Cobian Rodriguez Faculty Representative Deborah Quinones PTO Committee Chairs Athletic Committee Rep. Ken Palacios & Anastasia McKenna Campus Beautification Bill Pfeiffer Communications Janelle Adams ’89 Father/Daughter Banquet Oswaldo Camarena Carlos Rodriguez Mother/Daughter Luncheon Andrea Gonzalez '88 Annette Reyes Shamrock Network Angela Garcia Social Committee Lorena Contreras ’90 Lisa Lopez Spirit Shoppe Melissa Barrett Student Spirit Activities Loretta Medina Maria Resendiz Mary Sullivan ’85 Teacher Appreciation Patsy Anderson ’84 Yvonne Grothues ’86 Jean Hebert Volunteer Coordinator Delia Thomas Word Day Roberta Palmer It seems impossible that the 2015/16 school year is coming to an end. And it also seems impossible that there are so many events and traditions still to come in May. This is a month for everyone to push forward and do their best work, but still enjoy making the best of memories. This is especially true of the PTO committee chairs that will be graduating their daughters and handing their PTO responsibilities to new and excited incoming volunteers. I sincerely wish to thank the following six people who have given countless hours of time and immeasurable support to the Incarnate Word community through their involvement with PTO. Their only daughter or their last daughter will be walking the stage during commencement exercises on May 22, and they will feel an immense sense of pride. I know they will also feel a little bit of sadness that they too are leaving a place they love. But I want them to know, they left our school a better place because of their ideas, hard work and enthusiasm. Carlos and Ana Cobian Rodriguez have served for 6 years on the Father/Daughter Banquet committee, mostly as Chairman, and Ana has served the past three years as the PTO Treasurer. They operate their own business but have always made IWHS a priority. Angie Garcia was new to PTO this year and offered to chair the new committee “Shamrock Network.” Until this year, she had never been involved with PTO, but saw the excitement her daughter received by being involved with Campus Ministry. Angie jumped in to have the same kind of experience. Yvonne Grothues and Jean Hebert have worked together on the faculty’s favorite committee, the Teacher Appreciation Committee. These ladies have been faithfully serving our administration/faculty/staff monthly luncheons for four years, sending them home with treats and prizes during the Christmas celebrations and other occasions throughout the years. Every month is something new and different because of their creativity and research for new menu items. Finally, Loretta Medina is a 7-year veteran of PTO. She began working on the Teacher Appreciation committee when her oldest daughter was a freshman at IWHS. Later wanting more time with the girls., she became the Student Spirit Committee Chair and served exam snacks, hosted Green Outs and gave sweet treats at Student Appreciation Day. She has served the girls with a beautiful smile and loving heart. These individuals will leave big shoes to fill, but they have also filled my heart with a friendship that will last beyond graduation day. I would also like to thank Ms. Salazar for her involvement and willingness to support all that PTO represents in her first year as Principal. And finally, I am grateful to Mrs. Quinones for joining PTO as the Faculty Representative. In her first year on the committee, she gave many insightful suggestions to connect the PTO to the Faculty. Praise be the Incarnate Word, Linda Linda Villarreal ‘84 IWHS PTO President SHAMROCK SPIRIT SHOPPE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays during all lunch mods (10:56 a.m. – 1:18 p.m.) and Wednesdays after school (3:13 - 4:30 p.m.). 12 Shamrock Showcase We hope that you have enjoyed the first <name of paper> and we hope that these stories were refreshing for you and a reminder of all the good things that are happening within our school community at IWHS. We invite you to send alumnae updates, student news and accomplishments along with photos so that we can share your success with others. 13