8th-Grade Trip to GettysburgThe Cardinal Middle School eighth-grade class recently…
8th-Grade Trip to GettysburgThe Cardinal Middle School eighth-grade class recently returned from an overnight trip to Gettysburg, Pa. Highlights of the trip included a guided…
8th-Grade Trip to Gettysburg
The Cardinal Middle School eighth-grade class recently returned from an overnight trip to Gettysburg, Pa. Highlights of the trip included a guided tour of famous battlefield landmarks such as Little Round Top and Pickett’s Charge, a visit to the Gettysburg National Cemetery, where Lincoln gave his famous Address and a scary excursion to the supposedly haunted Jennie Wade home, site of the only civilian killed during the three-day battle.
Trip leaders Mr. Kruse and Mr. Sherman, on behalf of the students, would like to thank the CMS PTSA for facilitating the trip planning, Patty Fulop of Regal Travel for coordinating the itinerary and the group of parent chaperones who volunteered their time to make this valuable educational experience possible.
CHS Spring Sports Awards
Special recognition was given for the following awards: Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award – Sam Heredos and Grace Hickox; OHSAA Courageous Student Award – Caleb Fry; NFHS National Award of Excellence – Drew Mast and Kourtney Kelly;
OHSAA State for Exemplary Contribution and Service to Cardinal High School’s Interscholastic Athletics Program – coach Eric Cardinal; Johnny Smallwood Award – Caleb Fry; Jo Harris Award – Kourtney Kelly; and Marine’s Sportsmanship Award – Caleb Fry and Marissa Lechene.
On May 28, the Cardinal Athletic Boosters presented 14 $1,000 scholarships. The winners were:
Caleb Fry – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Paul Verno Memorial Scholarship Award; Justin Yoder – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Richard Moss Memorial Scholarship Award; Emy-Lynn Smoot – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Bonnie Soltis Memorial Scholarship Award; Drew Mast – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Keith Richards Memorial Scholarship Award; Jimmy Hanzel – The Richard Moss Charitable Trust Scholarship Award; Eleni Timas – The Richard Moss Charitable Trust Scholarship Award; Kourtney Kelly – The Richard Moss Charitable Trust Scholarship Award;
Grace Hickox – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Scholarship Award; Alec Hill – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Scholarship Award; Marissa Lechene – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Scholarship Award; Marie Mahoney – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Scholarship Award; Michael Peters – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Scholarship Award; Kelly Thurling – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Scholarship Award; and Brandon Bella – The Cardinal Athletic Booster Scholarship Award.
Also awarded was the Mike Fenselon Memorial Award, presented to Michael Peters.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that attended the reverse raffle in April. All proceeds from this event went towards our scholarships.
CHS Principal’s Corner
By James E. Howard
It’s unbelievable that the 2012-2013 school year is over. But it is true that summer is here.
Congratulations to the 92 members of the Class of 2013 who left the Cardinal Campus on May 24 after commencement with class, as they had through all four years of high school. We want to congratulate Mrs. Kathy Petrarca, English teacher, on her retirement after 35 years of sharing her passion for writing and language arts with our students. Many thanks to Mrs. Felicia Timas for finishing the year for her. Mrs. Bethany Drebus will be replacing Mrs. Petrarca next year, and Miss Kathryn Miller has been hired as our new intervention specialist.
It is now time to look forward to the 2013-2014 school year. All students are now required to perform community service hours as a requirement to graduate from Cardinal High School. Seniors will need 20 hours, and all others will need 40 hours. Just pick up a form outside the office, or get it online.
Incoming freshmen, remember, there is no busing for high school students, so plan accordingly. Classes begin at 7:35 a.m. with dismissal at 2:28 p.m.
Important information for 2013-2014:
The high school office will reopen on July 29, with office hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The official first day of coaching for football is Aug. 5. All other sports begin on Aug. 6. Pay to participate fees must be paid, or arrangements to make payment of fees signed, by this date. The high school will be open for pay to participate payments July 24-26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
John’s Photography will be at Cardinal on Aug. 15 and 16 for senior photos from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Freshman orientation will be Aug. 19 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Freshman teachers, student council members and others will be here to give incoming freshmen an overview of high school. Student schedules will also be distributed at this time.
Sophomores, juniors and seniors may pick up their schedules from 8 a.m. to noon on Aug. 19 and 20.
Cardinal High School has been rated “Excellent” by the Ohio Dept. of Education for the past 11 years. Cardinal continues to exceed state averages, which is a tribute to our students, parents, teachers and community.
Important Dates
July 24-26: Pay-to-Participate fees, CHS, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 29: CHS office opens, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aug. 5-6: Falls sports practices begin
Aug. 14: Schedule pickup for CMS students, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 15-16: Senior photos, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aug. 19: Teacher In-Service Day; Freshman orientation, 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 20: Teacher orientation
Aug. 21: First day for students
