Thursday, May 17, 2012
Congratulations to Christina Vaccarello
Congratulations to Christina Vaccarello who took a first place at the PJAS state competition at Penn State on Monday! Her analysis of anti-microbial activity from two different perspectives was indeed impressive. Two other of our seasoned PJAS students went along as much-needed volunteer workers. Many thanks to Nick Rajakovich and Brennen Adams for all their support and help at State's.
Announcement from the 2012 Educational Outfitters Scholarship Contest
Congratulations to the winners! Each entry and participant beautifully captured the heart of our theme. We truly appreciated seeing your unique reflection of “Faith, Hope and Love.”
On behalf of our entire national team at Educational Outfitters and your local store owner, thank you for sharing your vision with us. We wish you great success this coming school year and in your future, and we believe in you!
1st Place Winners• Callie and Luke Canan: Dallas, TX
• Emily Dulzo: Farmington MI
• Emily Mattern: Pittsburgh, PA
• P.J. Pelfrey: Chattanooga, TN
Runners-Up• Bailey Carrol: Nashua, NH
• Elizabeth Donelson: Denver, CO
• Wayne Elam: Phoenix, AZ
• Chloe Raymond: Nashua, NH
Thank you to all the Bishop Canevin students who participated in this scholarship opportunity. Each of you created a reflection that showed your unique approach to the theme. We are proud of your efforts this year.
We are looking forward to even greater participation for this scholarship contest in 2013! Remember the many different formats you can use when creating an entry. In addition to creative writing, you may also submit a painting, collage, photograph, song, video, blog or website. Keep the contest in mind over the summer when you are at work, on vacation, or out with your friends. You might come back to school with the beginnings of a great entry!
Mrs. Rakaczky and Mrs. Reinhart
Friday, May 11, 2012
Congratulations
Congratulations to everyone who was a part of the 2012 production of "Bye Bye Birdie!"
2012 Gene Kelly Nominations
Best Choreography
Best Direction
Best Supporting Actress- Katelyn Maurer as Mae Peterson
Best Scenic Design - Budget 2
Best Costume - Budget 2
Best Musical - Budget 2
BC Baseball News
Playoff Bound Crusaders
Congratulations to the Bishop Canevin Baseball team on finishing second in their conference this season with a 12-6 overall record, 10-4 in section play. The team awaits their playoff seeding, which will be announced later today.
Congratulations to senior Matt Zerishnek on signing his Letter of Intent to play baseball at Division II Alderson-Broaddus College in West Virginia.
While our Crusaders are preparing for the playoffs we would also like to recognize those past Crusaders who are having successful seasons in college. Brian Billigen a senior at Cornell University is a key part of the baseball team who recently won the Ivy League Championship over Dartmouth. The Ivy League championship qualified Cornell for the NCAA Division I playoffs. In addition to Brian, Zach Washinski ’10 and Frank Vance’11 were members of the Wooster baseball team who won the NCAC Conference Championship defeating Depauw. The NCAC championship qualified Wooster for the NCAA Division III playoffs.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
BC Tennis News
Bishop Canevin Boys’ Tennis Completes Season 14-1
The BC Boys’ Tennis team capped another great season Wednesday with a quarterfinal loss to Winchester Thurston. Weather played a huge role in this loss as the match was moved indoors to the extremely fast courts at the Western Area YMCA, eliminating the home-court advantage BC enjoyed by playing on the slow Settler’s Cabin courts. However, one loss does not diminish the accomplishments of this team.
Season highlights included:
• 12-0 in Section 5 AA – second consecutive undefeated section season and Section Champs
• 14-1 overall, including another playoff win (won 82 % of all matches played)
• Have now won 30 consecutive section matches over the past 3 seasons
• 4 starters undefeated in section play:
o Ryan Mastilak – 11-0 section singles, 12-0 regular season, 12-2 overall
o Marc Slomiany – 11-0 section singles, 12-0 regular season, 13-1 overall
o Kevin Mechas – 9-0 section doubles, 1-1 section singles, 11-2 overall
o Nick Merlina – 12-0 section doubles, 13-1 overall
• WPIAL Qualifiers
o Ryan Mastilak – singles (1st in Section); doubles (3rd in section)
o Marc Slomiany – singles (2nd in Section); doubles (1st in Section)
o Kevin Mechas – doubles (1st in Section)
o Nick Merlina – doubles (3rd in Section)
o Team – 3rd seed in WPIAL tournament
• 10 different lineups in 13 regular season matches
• 13 players played in regular season matches
Please join us in congratulating the team on their great 2012 season!
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
And The Bidding Continues
Thank you to all who attended and supported Bishop Canevin's 21st Auction. If you were not able to attend, we still have a few baskets and certificates that you can bid on!
Education
$2,500.00 Scholarship to Seton Hill
$3,000.00 Scholarship to Carlow University ($1,500 a semester)
Senior Portrait by Moods Image Photography Bidding starts at $100 (we have 8 packages)
Prom Package for HER Bidding starts at
$200
Sports
"Drill 4 Skill" Basketball Camp Boys' or Girls' Day Camp at La Roche College -
Bidding starts at
$65
"Drill 4 Skill" Basketball Camp Boys' or Girls' Day Camp at La Roche College -
Bidding starts at
$65
Travel & Leisure
A Trip To Washington, PA - Certificate for (4) to Meadowcroft Rockshalter, (4) Tickets to a Wild Things Game & (2) $10 cards to Applebee's - Bidding starts at
$75
One Month Membership to Verve 360 - (2) packages available - Bidding starts at
$80
Family Outing- Free admission and Skate rental at PPG Rink for up to (6) & (5() Dave and Buster $10 Game Play - Bidding starts at
$80
Family Outing #3- Free Admission and Skate Rental for up to (6) & (2) Adult and (2) Children admission to the Zoo - Bidding starts at
$80
Carnegie Museum of Art pass for (4) and $50 gift card to Big Burrito - Bidding starts at
$90
(2) Two Night Hotel Accommodations & $100 Gift Card to Mountaineer Casino
(expires June 28, 2012) - Bidding starts at
$400
Pamper & Please
Sognatore - Cut /Style $ 1/2 hr. massage - Bidding starts at $80
The Whitest Smile Bidding starts at
$50
(Dazzle them with your whitest smile after treating yourself to this at-home whitening kit)
$250.00 off of a $500.00 Package at Quality Limousine Service - bidding starts at
$150
(2) Two Private Dance Lessons or Group Lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio
(expires 3-5-13) - Bidding starts at
$200
(2) Two Private Dance Lessons or Group Lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio
(expires 3-5-13) - Bidding starts at
$200
(1) One Month of Flowers by Teleflora.com (4 arrangements of your choice) -
Bidding starts at
$270
If you would like to place a bid, please contact Ms. Zatek in the Development Office at 412-922-7400 ext. 20 or zateko@bishopcanevin.org
ATTENTION ALUMNI IN COLLEGE: DONATE YOUR BOOKS TO OUR LIBRARY
Do you have books from your spring courses that you could not sell back? If they are in good condition and you think they would make good additions to a high school library, please consider donating them to the Bishop Canevin Library. We would be happy to have these current, up-to-date resources on our shelves. You'll be helping the BC students who follow in your footsteps!
If you are interested in donating any of your college books, please contact Mrs. Rakaczky, the school librarian, at rakaczkys@bishopcanevin.org or 412-922-7400 Ext. 26 to make arrangements.
YOU STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL LIBRARY
Many thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make our Spirit Night and Book Fair at the Barnes and Noble in Robinson such a great success. The night was a great showcase for our talented students and faculty. Our artists, poets, singers, musicians--and one fabulous clown--were the stars of evening. The generous purchases from the Library Wish List Table are most appreciated and will be used immediately by students.
If you couldn't attend the event, but would still like to support the school library, consider purchasing online at bn.com/bookfairs from 5/9/12 to 5/13/12. Enter Bookfair ID 10739324 on the "payment" screen at checkout. Thank you for your support.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Bishop Canevin Alumni 50 yrs. Representation
Bishop Canevin High School would like to invite you to be part of a historic occasion. When we celebrate our 2012 Commencement Sunday, May 27 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland, it will be the 50th time a senior class has graduated from our school. We are looking to have a representative from each class join in the ceremony.
If you are interested in representing your class please contact Ms. Zatek at 412-922-7400 ext. 20 or email zateko@bishopcanevin.org
1963 - Mr. Gene Pocci
1964 -
1965 -
1966 -
1967 -
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1969 - Mr. Michael McGinley
1970 - Mr. Robert Gustine
1971 - Mr. Gary Zyra
1972 -
1973 - Ms. Susan Kelly
1974 - Deacon Tim Killmeyer
1975 - Mr. Keith Zerishnek
1976 - Ms. Joan Witt
1977 - Ms. Lisa Morris
1978 -
1979 - Mrs. Marcia Crowley
1980 -
1981 - Mrs. Shirl D'Amico
1982 - Mr. Rob D'Amico
1983 - Ms. Julie Smallhoover
1984 - Mr. Bernie Shaughnessy
1985 -
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1987 - Mr. John Olkosky
1988 -
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1990 - Ms. Kate Dadum
1991 - Mr. Dean Pocci
1992 -
1993 -
1994 -
1995 - Mr. Joe Romano
1996 -
1997 - Mrs. Michelle Passatore Murray
1998 -
1999 - Mr. Dale Checketts
2000 -
2001 - Ms. Lynn Huth
2002 - Mr. Nick Sinagra
2003 - Mr. Brian Molinaro
2004 - Mrs. Johanna Mulcahy Smith
2005 - Mr. Mike Passatore
2006 - Mr. Rob Hein
2007 - Mr. Patrick Egan
2008 - Mr. Gregory Jones
2009 - Mr. Luke Briola
2010 - Mr. David Smallhoover
2011 - Ms. Anne Wildenhain
BC Cheerleading Camp
Learn how to cheer your favorite team to victory!
Cheer motions, stunting, tumbling and jumps will be taught by Bishop Canevin cheer coach Lori Rayburg and the BCHS cheerleaders.
Campers will learn cheer safety along with cheers, sideline routines and a dance.
Parents are invited the final evening for a performance showcasing all their campers have learned.
CAMPERS: Kindergarten through 8th Grade
DATES: May 14, 15 & 16 at BCHS
TIME: 5:00 - 7:30 pm
(Camp runs until 8:00pm the 16th for parent show from 7:30 - 8:00)
COST: $35 for first camper, $25 for each additional camper in same family.
INFORMATION & REGISTRATION:
Contact
Coach Lori Rayburg at lori.rayburg@yahoo.com
or
Danielle Lageman at 412-303-5656
BC Tennis Update
The following team tennis matches scheduled for today, May 8 have been postponed until Wednesday, May 9 at 3:30 PM on outdoor courts. The home site is bolded below.. If rain persists on May 9, the matches will be moved indoors.
Sewickley Academy vs Indiana
St Josephs vs Thomas Jefferson
Bishop Canevin vs Winchester Thurston
Beaver vs Hampton
Fox Chapel vs Upper St Clair
North Allegheny vs Central Catholic
BC Spirit Night & Book Fair
This year's event will be held on Tuesday, May 8th from 6:00-9:00 at the Barnes and Noble at Settler's Ridge. Join us for musical performances by Bishop Canevin students and faculty and poetry readings by members of Oracle, the school's literary magazine. Outstanding student artwork will also be on display. Try to win this year's Scavenger Hunt or get your face painted! Enjoy an original frappuccino flavor created by the winner of our "Invent a Frappuccino" recipe contest. Come celebrate our extraordinary Crusader spirit!
Purchases can be made ALL DAY on May 8th at ANY Barnes and Noble. Just present a voucher to the cashier and BCHS will get the credit. All purchases count, even cafe items. A percentage of your purchases made on May 8th will benefit our school library.
Click here for vouchers to use when purchasing.
BC Tennis News
The boys' tennis team won its first playoff match on Monday by defeating Blackhawk 3-2. Winning for BC was Marc Slomiany at second singles, Nick Merlina and Kevin Mechas at first doubles, and Zach Rose and Mike Manko at second doubles. The team advances to the AA quarterfinals against Winchester Thurston on Tuesday.
Iron Crafter Competition
On Saturday, April 28, the Pat Catan's arts and craft stores hosted their annual Iron Crafter competition. Bishop Canevin was invited to send a team to the McKees Rocks store, along with teams from Sto Rox High School, Montour High School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School and David E. Williams Middle School. Each team was given an identical box of supplies to use for the theme "Cake Wars", and a 2 hour time limit to create a non-edible "cake". The competition was stiff, and Canevin had a team of only 2 members to everyone else's 4 due to some last minute emergencies. But the team of senior, Emily Rock and junior, Katie Kennedy had a very respectable 3rd place finish, with OLSH taking first prize for the 3rd year in a row. Every participant and school received a $25 Pat Catan's gift certificate. Congratulations to Emily and Katie, and many thanks to Pat Catan's.
Monday, May 07, 2012
BC Spirit Night & Book Fair
PURCHASE eBOOKS FOR YOUR NOOK/EAT DINNER AT RED ROBIN RESTAURANT
Did you get a Nook for Christmas? Is purchasing new eBooks one of your favorite pastimes? Consider doing your eBook purchasing at our Spirit Night and Book Fair at the Settler's Ridge Barnes and Noble on Tuesday, May 8th from 6:00-9:00. Just go to Customer Service to purchase your eBooks and tell them you are with Bishop Canevin High School. A percentage of your purchase total will benefit the school library. Remember to eat dinner first at Red Robin Restaurant. You'll also help raise funds for the St. Ignatius Scholar's Program.
BC Tennis Update
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Friday, May 04, 2012
Tennis Play-Off Updates
First Tennis Playoff Match on Monday at Home
The Boys’ tennis team earned a 3rd seed in the 16 team WPIAL AA team playoffs, and as a result, will host a home playoff match on Monday versus Blackhawk. If the team is fortunate enough to win the first round match, they will also host the Quarterfinal match on Tuesday (versus winner of Washington / Winchester Thurston). Both matches will be scheduled for 330 pm and our home courts are at Settler’s Cabin Park, right opposite Settler’s Ridge Shopping area off the parkway.
If you haven’t been to a tennis match, a few notes about fan behavior might be useful.
• Tennis has a certain etiquette in many areas. One has to do with cheering when an opponent misses a shot. Typically, fans should applaud when a good shot is hit by YOUR team. If the opponent dumps an easy one in the net, or double faults, it really isn’t appropriate to applaud that. In fact, it is considered bad form. If your player hits a great shot that the opponent struggles to return, but does so weakly, that is OK to applaud. It is the easy misses that should not be cheered. Of course, no matter how a match ends, it is OK to cheer either side, win or lose.
• Shout-outs. Because it is distracting and there are so many matches going on, there should be NO direct communication with players during matches by fans. After a great shot that wins a point, it is OK to say “Good shot, Joe” but to shout during a point (before it is over), is an absolute no-no. Please hold any direct comments for the player until after the match is completed and he has left the court.
• Excessive celebration. Please be aware that there will be up to 5 matches being played at once, so cheering loudly on one court can be distracting to the points in progress on another. Do whatever you want AFTER all matches are over (within reason), and the team has won, but before that, please use restraint. This isn’t like football or basketball or soccer where chanting or cheering during play is encouraged.
BC Spirit Night & Book Fair
Support Bishop Canevin at Settlers Ridge on May 8th
Show your Crusader spirit all night long on Tuesday, May 8th. First stop--Red Robin Restaurant at Settler's Ridge in Robinson. The St. Ignatius Scholars Program will receive a percentage of meal purchases made that evening. Save room for dessert, though, because you will want to try our winning frappuccino flavor right next door at Barnes and Noble. Our Spirit Night and Book Fair, which benefits the school library, will take place at Barnes and Noble from 6:00-9:00. Come to Settler's Ridge on May 8th to enjoy a meal and an evening of BC entertainment while you support the St. Ignatius Scholars and the school library.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
4:00-6:00 Dinner at Red Robin
6:00 Oracle Poetry Reading
6:20 Six String Songwriter's Guild
7:00 Musical Performance by Mr. Mark Lang and Mr. Chuck Bowen
7:30 Scavenger Hunt
7:40 BC senior Angela Palchowski as "Doodles the Clown"
8:00 Musical performance by Joanna Weiss ('12) and Celeste Simpson ('12)
8:30 Bishop Canevin Concert Choir
Artwork by BC students will be on display all evening long.
BC Forensic
Bishop Canevin High School Forensic Team recorded another successful year. Adrianne Kubiak qualified in the category of Declamation to the National Catholic Forensic League Tournament to be held May 25-27 in Baltimore Maryland. In addition, Kim Aland place 6th in the state in the category of Impromptu at the recent Pennsylvania High School Speech League Tournament which was held at Suquehanna University in Selinsgrove Pennsylvania.
Adrianne Kubiak, a freshman, will participate in her 1st National Tournament. Kim Aland, a senior, has participated in Forensics for four years and has competed in both the National Catholic Forensic League Tournaments as well as the Pennsylvania High School Speech League Tournaments.
The team is coached by Rita Yunker, a 31 year veteran coach. Ms. Yunker is quoted as saying “The forensic team’s success is not determined by their trophies, but by the lifelong skills the members develop and carry with them beyond their high school years. I am especially proud of the poise and self confidence that Forensics’ develops.”
BC Tennis News
Bishop Canevin Doubles Teams Finish in Top 8 in WPIAL AA
The Bishop Canevin tennis doubles teams did themselves proud on Thursday afternoon under scorching conditions at the North Allegheny HS tennis courts where the WPIAL AA tournament was held.
Section 5 Champions Marc Slomiany and Kevin Mechas won their first match against Burrell, but fell to a very good team from Quaker Valley in the quarterfinals. Section 5 Third-place finishers Ryan Mastilak and Nick Merlina also won their first round match against Washington, a top 5 seeded team before falling to Section 5 runner-up Thomas Jefferson, 11-10 in a tie-breaker. Section 5 had a pretty good day.
Bishop Canevin was the only school to qualify BOTH its doubles teams for WPIAL’s and the fact that both won their first round matches justified their positions in the tournament. To put it in perspective, consider this: there are 38 schools in WPIAL AA, and each submitted two doubles teams to the section tournaments – a total of 76 teams. Our two teams both finished in the top 8 in ALL of AA! That is an impressive accomplishment for Bishop Canevin tennis.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
BC On the Radio
Tune in to KQV 1410 AM this
Saturday (May 5) at 5:30 PM. Mr. Mark Lang, Bishop Canevin freshman Religion
teacher, will be a guest on “Education Plus,” hosted by Dr. Ron Bowes,
assistant superintendent, Department for Catholic Schools.
Bishop Canevin Alumni 50 yrs. Representation
Bishop Canevin High School would like to invite you to be part of a historic occasion. When we celebrate our 2012 Commencement Sunday, May 27 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland, it will be the 50th time a senior class has graduated from our school. We are looking to have a representative from each class join in the ceremony.
If you are interested in representing your class please contact Ms.
Zatek at 412-922-7400 ext. 20 or email zateko@bishopcanevin.org
1963 - Mr. Gene Pocci
1964 -
1965 -
1966 -
1967 -
1968 -
1969 - Mr. Michael McGinley
1970 - Mr. Robert Gustine
1971 - Mr. Gary Zyra
1972 -
1973 -Ms. Susan Kelly
1974 -
1975 - Mr.Keith Zerishnek
1976 - Ms. Joan Witt
1977 - Ms. Lisa Morris
1978 -
1979 - Mrs. Marcia Crowley
1980 -
1981 -
1982 -
1983 - Ms. Julie Smallhoover
1984 - Mr. Bernie Shaughnessy
1985 -
1986 -
1987 -
1988 -
1989 -
1990 - Ms. Kate Dadum
1991 - Mr. Dean Pocci
1992 -
1993 -
1994 -
1995 -
1996 -
1997 -
1998 -
1999 -
2000 -
2001 -
2002 - Mr. Nick Sinagra
2003 - Mr. Brian Molinaro
2004 -Mrs.
Johanna Mulcahy Smith
2005 -
2006 -
2007 -
2008 -
2009 - Mr. Luke Briola
2010 - Mr. David Smallhoover
2011 - Ms. Anne Wildenhain
Bishop Canevin Baseball Team Honored at May 5 Pirates Game
The Bishop Canevin baseball team will be recognized for its continuing community service efforts this Saturday, May 5, at PNC Park prior to the start of the Pirates game against the Cincinnati Reds.
The members of the Bishop Canevin Crusaders baseball team do a lot more than play baseball, and their “Going Beyond the Diamond” program has done much to enrich the lives of these young men.
The team has become a great supporter of the Ronald McDonald House, not just in collecting pop tabs and supplies, but by taking the time to visit the families and patients who are in residence. The past two visits have included providing lunch, playing with the children and giving the parents some much needed attention from people who genuinely care about them. Now, the Ronald McDonald House eagerly anticipates a visit from their Crusaders family every year.
A year after the tragic events in Stanton Heights when three Pittsburgh Police officers lost their lives, the team used the opportunity at one of their home games to sponsor a fundraiser for the Fallen Heroes Fund. The game was not played due to weather conditions, but with the support of both the visiting team and the Crusaders family, they were able to collect over $2,000 in contributions. In a time when the headlines are full of negative news, it is refreshing to find a group of young athletes who can be admired and respected for their on-going service work.
This is not the first time the team will have been honored for its work in the community. In 2011, the coaches and players were recognized by Sports Faith International as Team of the Year and by the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals as Outstanding Youths in Philanthropy.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
BC Tennis News
Bishop Canevin Boys’ Tennis Finishes second straight undefeated regular season!
The boys’ tennis team won 2 matches on Monday at the Settler’s Cabin Park courts to clinch a second straight Section 5 AA title in dramatic fashion and finish the season at 13-0, 12-0 in section. The team has now won the last 26 consecutive section matches over the past 2 seasons. The first match against TJ was the completion of a rain-delayed match from last Thursday, and could have gone either way. Playing down 2 starters due to schedule conflicts with other school activities, the BC boys won all three singles matches led by Ryan Mastilak’s straight set win, Marc Slomiany’s 3-set marathon, and Frank Zhu’s clutch 7-6, 7-6 win at third singles. Marc’s point clinched the match by winning 11-9 in the third set tie-breaker, and Frank’s point was icing on the cake!
In doubles, Kevin Mechas and Nick Merlina won in 3 tight sets at first doubles against a very good team, while at second doubles Mike Manko and Greg McGuire fell in 2 competitive sets.
The second win of the day was a 5-0 victory against Carlynton. By the time this match was played, BC had already clinched first place. Ryan won 6-3, 6-0; Marc won 6-1, 6-1, and Kelly Burgess won 6-1, 6-3. Kevin Mechas and Nick Merlina won easily at first doubles, 6-1, 6-1; and the team of Zach Rose and Mike Manko won 6-0, 7-5 to close out the scoring. Ryan, Marc, Kevin and Nick completed the season undefeated individually in their regular positions (Kevin filled in at singles for 2 matches and won one and lost one.)
The team enters the WPIAL playoffs in good position to get a decent seed and their first match should be HOME sometime next week. We would love to see you come out an support the team, especially our seniors!
BC Tennis News
Bishop Canevin Doubles Teams Qualify for WPIAL tournament
Last Friday, both BC doubles teams qualified for the WPIAL tournament by finishing first and third (top 3 teams qualify) in Section 5 Doubles with a couple of thrilling wins at the KO courts.
Qualifying for WPIAL’s for the second straight year was the team of Marc Slomiany and Kevin Mechas with a come-from-behind victory against a TJ team that led the entire set until the BC team won the final 2 points of the first set tie-breaker. In fact, Kevin and Marc were down 5-1 in the tie-breaker before coming back and winning the set. They rolled to victory after that with a 6-1 second set.
Ryan Mastilak and Nick Merlina won in 3 tough sets against our cross-town rivals from Carlynton in the third place match. They bounced back from a close loss in the semi-finals to the same TJ team that lost to Marc and Kevin in the finals.
Both teams will be in action on Thursday at 1 pm at North Allegheny as they compete against the WPIAL’s best 16 duos.
Join us in wishing the two teams the best of luck as they continue in this record-breaking season for Boys’ tennis at BC.
Monday, April 30, 2012
BC Spirit Night & Book Fair
Doodles the Clown , Face Painting, and author Jane Kelley
Young students have something to look forward at the Bishop Canevin Spirit Night and Book Fair. Come get your face painted and see BC senior Angela Palchowski perform magic tricks as Doodles the Clown. If you sit up close, maybe she’ll choose you to help with a trick!
Author Jane Kelley will also be available to sign copies of her new book, Nature Girl. It is a funny novel about Megan, an eleven year old girl who hikes the Appalachian Trail to find her best friend rather than spend the summer with no TV, no internet, and no cell phone.
The Bishop Canevin Spirit Night and Book Fair will be held on Tuesday, May 8th from 6:00-9:00 at the Barnes and Noble at Settler’s Ridge in Robinson. Family members of all ages are welcome!
Congratulations Alanna Trosky '10
CalU Dance Team Wins First Place
The California University of Pennsylvania Dance Team won First Place in the recent Spring Fling Intercollegiate Dance Competition that was held at Washington and Jefferson College. The team danced to Foxy Lady to earn the First Place Overall Score. This is Alanna’s second year on the team and she serves as treasurer. The Dance Team danced at all home men’s and women’s basketball games, as well as involved in various campus activities such as Relay for Life, Homecoming, and orientation. The CalU Dance Team worked long hours together as a team to win this award. When attending Bishop Canevin, Alanna danced for the Crusettes and was Co-Captain during her senior year.
And The Bidding Continues
Thank you to all who attended and supported Bishop Canevin's 21st Auction. If you were not able to attend, we still have a few baskets and certificates that you can bid on!
Education$2,500.00 Scholarship to Seton Hill
$3,000.00 Scholarship to Carlow University ($1,500 a semester)
Senior Portrait by Moods Image Photography Bidding starts at $100 (we have 8 packages)
Prom Package for HER Bidding starts at
$200Sports"Drill 4 Skill" Basketball Camp Boys' or Girls' Day Camp at La Roche College -
Bidding starts at
$65"Drill 4 Skill" Basketball Camp Boys' or Girls' Day Camp at La Roche College -
Bidding starts at
$65Travel & LeisureHeinz History Center & Rivers Club - (2) Tickets to History Center & Complimentary Lunch for (4) at the Rivers Club (excludes alcohol, tax and service charge) - Bidding starts at
$80A Trip To Washington, PA - Certificate for (4) to Meadowcroft Rockshalter, (4) Tickets to a Wild Things Game & (2) $10 cards to Applebee's - Bidding starts at
$75One Month Membership to Verve 360 - (2) packages available - Bidding starts at
$80Family Outing- Free admission and Skate rental at PPG Rink for up to (6) & (5() Dave and Buster $10 Game Play - Bidding starts at
$80Family Outing #3- Free Admission and Skate Rental for up to (6) & (2) Adult and (2) Children admission to the Zoo - Bidding starts at
$80Carnegie Museum of Art pass for (4) and $50 gift card to Big Burrito - Bidding starts at $90
Evening at the Theater - One night stay at the Doubletree (expires 2/28/13) and $50 gift card to Cultural District - Bidding starts at
$130Weekend Getaway- One Night stay at Holiday Inn Express & $25 gift card to Cadillac Ranch - Bidding starts at
$100(2) Two Night Hotel Accommodations & $100 Gift Card to Mountaineer Casino
(expires June 28, 2012) - Bidding starts at
$400Pamper & PleaseSognatore - Cut /Style $ 1/2 hr. massage - Bidding starts at
$80The Whitest Smile Bidding starts at
$50(Dazzle them with your whitest smile after treating yourself to this at-home whitening kit)
$250.00 off of a $500.00 Package at Quality Limousine Service - bidding starts at
$150(2) Two Private Dance Lessons or Group Lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio
(expires 3-5-13) - Bidding starts at
$200(2) Two Private Dance Lessons or Group Lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio
(expires 3-5-13) - Bidding starts at
$200(1) One Month of Flowers by Teleflora.com (4 arrangements of your choice) -
Bidding starts at
$270If you would like to place a bid, please contact Ms. Zatek in the Development Office at 412-922-7400 ext. 20 or zateko@bishopcanevin.org
Friday, April 27, 2012
APRIL 2012 LEONID ONLINE
BC Tennis News
Bishop Canevin Boys’ Tennis Runs Record to 11-0
The BC Boys’ tennis team won their 10th section match (11th overall) of the season by beating South Park 5-0 at the home Settlers’ Cabin courts on Wednesday. Ryan Mastilak and Marc Slomiany had easy wins, losing only one game between them, and Kelly Burgess joined the “bagel” club with a 6-0 second set win at third singles.
At first doubles, Kevin Mechas and Nick Merlina found their game in the second set, adding another 6-0 score, while at second doubles, Zach Rose and Matt Walsh won 6-3,6-4 to close out the scoring.
The team has remaining home matches versus TJ and Carlynton (Monday) before starting the WPIAL playoffs.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Bishop Canevin Spirit Night and Book Fair
This year's event will be held on Tuesday, May 8th from 6:00-9:00 at the Barnes and Noble at Settler's Ridge. Join us for musical performances by Bishop Canevin students and faculty and poetry readings by members of Oracle, the school's literary magazine. Outstanding student artwork will also be on display. Try to win this year's Scavenger Hunt or get your face painted! Enjoy an original frappuccino flavor created by the winner of our "Invent a Frappuccino" recipe contest. Come celebrate our extraordinary Crusader spirit!
Purchases can be made ALL DAY on May 8th at ANY Barnes and Noble. Just present a voucher to the cashier and BCHS will get the credit. All purchases count, even cafe items. A percentage of your purchases made on May 8th will benefit our school library.
Click here for vouchers to use when purchasing.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Congratulations Becca Olkosky!
Congratulations to Rebecca Olkosky! Becca recently made the Slippery Rock Ladies’ Basketball Team.
Go ROCK!
Monday, April 23, 2012
BC Library
HONOR YOUR 2012 GRADUATE WITH A SENIOR GIFT BOOK
Consider honoring a new Bishop Canevin graduate by purchasing a senior gift book that will be a lasting legacy to the school library. Access the Library Wish List by visiting this link and then scroll down to the Library Wish List section. If you see a book that you would like to purchase, please print a donation form and follow the instructions for payment. The book will be purchased and a bookplate honoring your graduate will be placed inside. Future BC students will appreciate your generosity.
BC Tennis News
Mastilak and Slomiany Compete in WPIAL Singles
After finishing 1-2 in the section 5 singles competition last week, Ryan Mastilak and Marc Slomiany represented Bishop Canevin and Section 5 at the WPIAL singles tennis tournament at Shadyside Academy on Thursday. Ryan won his first match easily against the 10th seed, 10-0, but due to a very unfavorable draw, fell to the #2 seed in the second round, 10-3. Ryan’s opponent is playing in the finals on Friday after losing only 3 games in the semi-final match against the 3 seed in two full sets.
Marc had an even more unlucky draw in being seeded 12th which means he had to play the 5th seed in the first round. Marc jumped out to a lead quickly but struggled for a few games before coming on strong in the final 4 or 5 games. In the 17th game of the pro-set, Marc had 2 or 3 break points but just could not get over the hump and fell 10-7. Ten-game “pro-sets” are played in the first 2 rounds of sectional and WPIAL competition, and if a player falls behind, it is very difficult to come back. Had this match been a conventional best of 3 match, the outcome may have been different.
Marc and Ryan will be competing in Sectional Doubles next week (with Kevin Mechas and Nick Merlina, respectively) so they will get another shot at qualifying for states. The team will be in action on Monday versus TJ and Wednesday versus South Park, before closing out the section season the following Monday versus Carlynton.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Guest Speaker- Mr. Greg Victor
This week, Bishop Canevin hosted one of many,
guests who will be speaking to Mrs. Finnegan's Journalism class.
Greg Victor, took time out of his busy day as OpEd Forum Editor of the Post-Gazette, to share his love of journalism with the students.
Thank You Mr. Victor!
BC Tennis News
Bishop Canevin Boys’ Tennis wins 10th
The boys’ team beat West Allegheny on Wednesday by a score of 5-0 to run their season record to 10-0, 9-0 in section 5. Leading the charge was Marc Slomiany at second singles and Zach Rose and Mike Manko at second doubles with 6-0, 6-0 wins. Ryan Mastilak was dominant in a 6-1, 6-1 win at first singles as was Kevin Mechas and Nick Merlina at first doubles with the same score. Rounding out the scoring was Kelly Burgess with a solid 6-2, 6-2 win at third singles.
This was the 8th different line-up for the team, but is likely to be the one that we use in the stretch run and into the playoffs. There are 3 remaining section matches against TJ, South Park and Carlynton, and a non-section test against Allderdice before the playoffs.
WPIAL singles will start on Thursday for qualifiers Ryan Mastilak and Marc Slomiany with the first day’s matches taking place at Shady Side Academy. Should either play advance to the semi-finals, they will play again on Friday at North Allegheny HS.
Duke * Georgetown * Harvard * Penn * Stanford – Exploring College Options
A Student/Parent Information Session will be held on Tuesday, May 8
th at 7:30 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, located at 112 Washington Place, Downtown Pittsburgh, 15219. For more information you may call them at (859) 261-2900 or visit
www.exploringcollegoptions.org .
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Volunteer with Notre Dame Club of Pittsburgh
Outstanding Science Fair Project - Jonathan Mulick, '15
Congratulations to freshman Jonathan Mulick who received several accolades for his entry -
Toxicity of Sediments in Beaver River Tributaries - at the 73rd Annual Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair held on March 30-31, 2012 at the Carnegie Science Center and Heinz Field.
Jonathan received three Sponsor Awards in the Senior Division (Grades 9-12) from CONSOL Energy, Inc., American Society of Civil Engineers, Pittsburgh, and NeuroInventions. He also earned a "Best Project Award in Energy Production or Conservation" of all Senior Division students from CONSOL Energy, Inc. Research & Development. Medals and cash prizes accompanied the certificates. Over 1,100 area students particpated in the Science Fair.
Jonathan was also recognized with a Perseverance Award trophy for his four years of continued dedication to the exploration of science and engineering.
Congratulations, Jonathan!
Students who wish to be involved with extracurricular Science activities should see Mrs. Peggy Evans, BCHS Chemistry teacher.
Visit PittsburghScienceFair.org for more information about the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF).
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