Cougar Classic Golf Tournament

Golf TournamentThe Golf Classic is September 18, 2023!

Registration is now open for the 2023 Cougar Golf Classic on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Eagle Hills Golf Course in Papillion. The event includes lunch, dinner, pin prizes on every hole, an online silent auction, raffles, and more! See below for a detailed description of this year’s auction items.

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Prizes this year include a $10,000 Hole-In-One Contest, Scotty Cameron Phantom X Putter, Yeti Tundra 75 Hard Cooler, and an Apple iPad 128GB.

🐦$125 Early Bird discount is available until September 1st! ($150 fee after the 1st.)

Details

10:15 a.m. – Check-In/Lunch
11:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start
Dinner and Awards Following

Limited spaces are available, register today!

Eagle Hills Golf Club • 501 Eagle Hills Drive, Papillion, NE

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Auction Items Descriptions

Dormie Network Stay and Play Package

Dormie ClubDormie Network is happy to provide a 2-day, 1-night stay and play package to the Cougar Classic. We’ve “Cougar-Sized” this package with two $100 Southwest gift cards and $100 Avis Car Rental gift card.

Winning bidder will receive two 18 hole rounds of golf, and one overnight Standard (Dormie) Cottage for four golfers. Bidder will have the opportunity to choose from any of FIVE Dormie Network properties and will have twelve months from the time of the auction to utilize their certificate.
• Retail value of this package is $4,400
• Dormie Club in Pinehurst is EXCLUDED from this offering. It is reserved for Dormie Network Membership only.
• Winning bidder will be responsible for all travel, food and beverage, and any associated caddie fees that are required by the club they are choosing to go to.
• Winning bidder will be able to make their reservations within 180 Days of their planned trip.
• Outside alcohol is STRICTLY forbidden on any Dormie Network property. Those failing to comply will be charged, and potentially asked to leave the Dormie Network property.
• Winning bidder and their foursome will be able to only utilize Dormie Facilities one time. There will be no year over year bidding on a Stay and Play auction package, and Dormie Network will reserve the right to decline reservations from repeat Stay and Play bidders who are not members of Dormie Network.
• 30 day cancellation policy for all Stay and Play guests. A $250 per night deposit is required to secure lodging and will be applied to guest account for use while on property. If the reservation is cancelled within 15-30 days of the reservation date, the deposit will be subject to forfeiture. If cancelling within 14 days of the reservation date, the deposit will not be refunded and Stay and Play certificate will be forfeited.

Lady Cougar Crossbody Purse with Creighton Men’s Basketball Tickets

Spartina PurseThis fashionable Spartina blue cross body with orange accents can be yours. Perfect for Cougar games and all of our upcoming events – Homecoming, Music Bingo, Trivia Night, & Celebration! This purse is LOADED!
• Tickets to a Creighton Men’s Basketball game Sec. 109 seats 10 and 11 and parking pass for lot A.
• $100 Sephora gift card.
• Two tickets to the Omaha Symphony.
• Two tickets to the Opera of Omaha.
• Cougar keychain, gift card for an 8-inch Dairy Queen ice-cream cake and other surprise gift cards and items to be revealed as our event approaches!
Donated by Jay Flott, Friends of the Cougar Classic, and Brandi Holys, VP of Advancement

Milwaukee Tools

ToolboxFor the handyman, we have a Milwaukee Tools Heavy Duty Storage Chest that is perfect for your garage, in Husker red, and we will arrange delivery.

This 36″ High Capacity Steel Storage Combo is the best-equipped tool storage solution in its class. The tool storage cabinet and chest combo provides you with a reinforced angle iron frame, 1,800 lbs. weight capacity, 18-gauge steel construction, and 5″ industrial-grade casters for superior durability. This rolling tool storage cabinet has 12 drawers, giving you over 27,326 cu. in. of storage space with 100 lbs. rated, soft-close drawer slides for smooth opening and closing. This mobile toolbox offers you a variety of innovative features like our MILWAUKEE® built-in power center with 6 outlets and 2 USB chargers and power tool organizer to maximize your productivity.

Questions? Email our Advancement team at andvancement@gcgmail.org.

Join our Junior Cougar Football Program!

Join the Junior Cougar Football Program: Unleash Your Potential on the Field!

Are you passionate about football? Are you in the 3rd-8th grade? Then, look no further! Join the Junior Cougar Football Program and embark on a thrilling journey of skill development, teamwork, and personal growth. Sign up by July 31st for this exciting opportunity!
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Skill Development: Unleash Your Full Potential!

To begin with, our experienced coaches provide top-notch training sessions tailored to your age and skill level. From mastering technical abilities to understanding tactical strategies, you’ll receive guidance that elevates your game to new heights. Regular practice and match participation lead to remarkable improvements in your football prowess, bringing you closer to realizing your dreams of succeeding at the high school level.

Teamwork and Social Skills: Forge Unbreakable Bonds!

Additionally, football is about teamwork, cooperation, and building lasting friendships. Join our tight-knit community who share your passion for the game. Learn effective communication, the importance of trust, and the joy of collective success. These invaluable social skills extend beyond the field, enriching your personal and academic relationships. Essentially, you will make friends for life!

Discipline and Goal Setting: Strive for Greatness!

Furthermore, success in football requires discipline and goal setting. Adhering to structured practice schedules, training routines, and unwavering commitment helps players in everyday life.  Setting individual and team goals ignites motivation to excel both on and off the field. Our dedicated coaches will guide you in realizing your potential and achieving Junior Cougar greatness.

Character Development: Become the Best Version of Yourself!

Significantly, football shapes character. Through values like sportsmanship, fair play, resilience, and respect, you’ll learn life lessons that go beyond the game. Experience the thrill of victory, learn resilience from defeats, and cultivate a positive mindset. Importantly, these qualities empower you in all aspects of life, enabling you to tackle challenges, demonstrate integrity, and become the best version of yourself.

Join Now!

Don’t miss the chance to be a part of the Junior Cougar Football Program. Sign up by July 31st and unlock your potential on and off the field. Join us on this remarkable journey towards success!
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Textbook Ordering

Get Your 2023-2024 Textbooks!

Book ShoppingStudents will need a list of classes to know which textbook to order for each course. A list is sent to families in early July.

All textbooks need to be ordered by each individual family. We do not require paper textbooks to be purchased from any particular publisher. Be sure to shop around. Use the ISBN number to search for the correct text. See below for instructions for digital texts.

Order Textbooks Ordenar libros de texto

Instructions for Book Ordering

After selecting the link above, a Google spreadsheet will open. Follow the tabs at the bottom of the “book ordering” file. First open and read the “instruction” tab, then proceed to the grade level(s) for your student(s). Each grade level is organized by department and course numbers. Use the course numbers from your student’s course request sheet to find their classes on the list. Information for any required book/instructional material is then provided for each class.

Please read all version and instruction information for each class.

How to order materials for SPANISH classes.

Some classes will give information on a textbook loan book that will be used but does NOT need to be purchased.

All Theology books have a link provided for purchase from the Sophia Institute.

Some classes are using digital books and will need to be purchased from the Savvas publisher link provided. hese include All Spanish classes and AP Biology(542).

For all other courses requiring a book use the ISBN provided to purchase from the suggested site or any online book purchasing site.

Please send all questions to textbooks@gcgmail.org.

Join Junior Cougar Cheer!

3 Great Reasons to Join Junior Cougar Cheer

Are you a 5th-8th grader looking for an exciting extracurricular activity? Look no further than the Junior Cougar Cheerleading program!

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Here are three fantastic reasons why you should join our squad:

Build a Strong Foundation of Cheerleading Skills

Junior Cougar Cheer provides a unique opportunity for athletes to develop a strong foundation of cheerleading skills. Throughout the season, participants will learn and master various techniques, including motions, jumps, cheers, chants, and band dances. These skills will not only enhance their performance during games but also prepare them for future cheerleading endeavors. With experienced coaches guiding them every step of the way, young cheerleaders will gain confidence and showcase their talents in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Support the Junior Cougar Football Team

Joining the Junior Cougar Cheerleading program means becoming an integral part of the school’s spirit squad. As a cheerleader, you will have the chance to support and cheer on our Junior Cougar football team at games. By joining forces with your fellow cheerleaders, you will create an electrifying atmosphere, motivating the players and boosting team morale. This unique bond between cheerleaders and athletes fosters a sense of unity and camaraderie, making the experience even more rewarding.

Showcase Your Talent and Shine Cheerleading

Junior Cougar Cheer offers opportunities for participants to showcase their talent and shine in front of a live audience. From exciting showcases to thrilling competitions, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate your cheerleading skills and passion for the sport. Not only will you gain valuable performance experience, but you’ll also create lasting memories with your teammates. Imagine the thrill of hearing the crowd roar as you execute a flawless routine or the pride of representing your school with grace and enthusiasm.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of the Junior Cougar Cheerleading program. With practice starting in August, make sure to register by July 31 to secure your spot!

Details

  • Dates: Practice will begin in August, 2023
  • Registration deadline: Must be registered by July 31, 2023
  • Who is eligible: 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
  • Fees: $200 will cover competition music, registration fees, coaching, and additional materials needed throughout the season.
  • Uniforms: Price of uniform is approximately $300

For any additional questions or inquiries, feel free to reach out to Coach Kristen Ewing at grosscatholiccheer@gmail.com
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Athletic Forms

All the Athletic Forms Needed to Participate

In order to compete in sports and some activities, students must fill out the following three athletic forms and turn the documents into the main office before the sports season begins.  If you are dropping off paperwork in the summertime, office hours are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Physical Form

Various balls for athleticsAny student engaged in athletics must have a current physical exam taken after May 1st of each school year. Students cannot practice or tryout without a current exam. Of course, this includes cheer and dance teams. We encourage you to see your child’s physician to schedule the necessary sports physical soon. Additionally, please insure your child’s shots are current.  Bring the physical form to the doctor’s appointment.  Ask the doctor fill to out the form. Naturally, turn in completed forms to the main office before the sports season begins. The fall sports season normally begins on the second Monday in August.

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Concussion Form

In April of 2011, the Concussion Awareness Act was signed into law to protect student-athletes. It is true that dangers of concussions are often not recognized, not diagnosed, or mismanaged. To assist with prevention, parents and student-athletes, must read and sign the Concussion Form.

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Consent Form

In similar fashion, potential dangers associated with sports participation exist. Consequently, injuries are a possibility even with the best coaching, the best protective equipment, and strict observance of rules. In filling out the consent form, parents acknowledge the risk and give consent for treatment.

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Permit to Participate Card

In order to receive a Permit to Participate Card, the following three documents must be on file at school.

After all paperwork is turned in for the year, each student must request a Permit to Participate card from the main office. This card is then given to the coach confirming that all paperwork is completed and current. Students are not allowed to tryout for any sport or physical activity without a card. The documents are to be turned in once per year. Permit to Participate cards are be requested for each individual sports season.

Fall Tryouts 2023

The first day of tryouts for football, softball, volleyball, cross-country, girls golf, boys tennis, cheer, and dance is Monday, August 7th. More information on tryout dates and times will be in the Back to School letter which will be mailed out around the last week of July.

If you have any questions, please call our Activities Director, Terrence O’Donnell, at 402-734-2000.

Unstoppable 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students

Unleashing Brilliance: Announcing Our Unstoppable Honor Roll Students!

Drumroll, please! It’s time to unleash a storm of applause for our unstoppable 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students! These academic dynamos have proven that nothing can stand in the way of their educational conquests. Brace yourselves for a celebration of pure brilliance!

High Honors, the ultimate pinnacle of academic achievement, are reserved for those who have fearlessly tackled the toughest challenges and emerged victorious with a GPA of 3.75 or higher. Let’s also give a big shout-out to our Honors recipients, the warriors who have valiantly fought their way to a GPA between 3.25 and 3.75. They’ve shown us that perseverance and a hunger for knowledge are the secret ingredients to success.

Now, here’s where the excitement reaches fever pitch: our awe-inspiring Honor Roll Students hail from not just one or two, but a whopping 20 different parishes within the Omaha Archdiocese! These young trailblazers have left no stone unturned, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to education in the most remarkable way.

Get ready to witness an eruption of applause as we celebrate the indomitable spirit of our Honor Roll Students. They’ve conquered mountains, broken barriers, and shown us all what it means to be true champions of education. The future is theirs for the taking, and we couldn’t be more proud!

Freshman High Honors

Brace Adamson, St. Bernadette
Alyssa Cap, St. Thomas More
Cooper Capece, Mary Our Queen
Ryker Casart, St. Bernadette
Olivia Chau, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Patrick Demman, St. Columbkille
Tyson Heilig, no parish listed
Lauren Kosse, St. Gerald
Charlie Kuiper, St. Thomas More
Abigail Lee, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Sienna Miller, St. Gerald
Alex Nano, Holy Cross
Hannah Marie Payumo, St. Frances Cabrini
Griffin Pechar, St. Columbkille
Cassandra Rexin, St. Gerald
Carter Sauley, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Ryan Stuhr, St. Columbkille
Chloe Thompson, St. Gerald
Elisabeth Upah, St. Thomas More
Louise Waldron, St. Gerald
Mia Winkelmann, St. Columbkille
Anna Zuber, Our Lady Of Lourdes

Freshman Honors

Bennet Achterhoff, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Juan Luis Aguilar, no parish listed
Laura Alvey, Holy Cross
Derek Balis, St. Gerald
Tessie Biros, St. Joan of Arc
John Blickenstaff, St. Thomas More
Daphne Campos, St. Bridget
Ronaldo Carrera-Ybanez, Our Lady Of Lourdes
Erin Cassoutt, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Dominic Chiarello, St. Thomas More
Luke Davison, St. Bernadette
Maggie Earnest, St. Bernadette
Molly Exline, St. Thomas More
Olivia Goodwin, St. Thomas More
Lucy Kaczmarek, Holy Ghost
Logan Legner, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Lucy Linder, St. Bernadette
Alexis Martin, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Ava Moline, St. Columbkille
Erika O’Connor, St. Thomas More
Emiyah Pettis, St. Gerald
Mackenzie Riggs, St. Columbkille
Maximus Rock, Holy Cross
Nicholas Swiecicki, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Noelia Vargas-Mayorga, Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Zachary Yeshnowski, St. Columbkille

Sophomore High Honors

Laura Acevedo Sanchez, St. Columbkille
Marie Brousek, St. Columbkille
Amy Campos, Sts. Peter & Paul
Yasmin Cardenas, Sts. Peter & Paul
Widni Castillo Menjivar, All Saints
Alex Cogswell, St. Bernadette
Nghi Dam, St. Peter
Mia Donohue, St. Bernadette
Adelade Fehrman, St. Gerald
Ashley Gogal, no parish listed
Shawn Gomez, St. Columbkille
Robert Greenhagen, St. Gerald
Autumn Hall, St. Columbkille
Jacob Heffelfinger, St. Columbkille
Jane Hiatt, St. Bernadette
Ava Hite, St. Columbkille
Joshua Jansen, St. Bernadette
Avery Murtaugh, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Grace Nilson, St. Bernadette
Mae Peters, Our Lady Of Lourdes
Andrew Powers, St. Columbkille
Ava Puentes, St. Gerald
Evan Rexin, St. Gerald
Anna Rice, St. Bernadette
Dominic Roos, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Taylor Ross, no parish listed
Mackenzie Serow, St. Columbkille
Kelsey Sigmund, St. Gerald
Jessica Treu, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Grace Wozniak, St. Columbkille

Sophomore Honors

Thomas Brousek, St. Columbkille
Aillyn Bugarin, St. Francis Of Assisi
Armando Cordero Sanchez, no parish listed
Tony-Maria Digny, St. Gerald
Peter Ginn, St. Columbkille
Noah Holoubek, St. Stephen The Martyr
Lucas Janovich, St. Gerald
Joelle Krzemien, St. Gerald
Gracye Laney, St. Columbkille
Keaton Meyer, St. Gerald
Kaden Mumm, Our Lady Of Lourdes
Brady Robbins, no parish listed
Calvin Roberts, St. Bernadette
Miley Sidzyik, St. Columbkille
Mary Kate Upah, St. Thomas More
Bryce Urban, Sts. Peter & Paul
Kali Wonderlich, St. Gerald

Junior High Honors

Arianna Alcala, St. Thomas More
Anush Bhujel, no parish listed
Isaac Bies, Immaculate Conception
Allison Carroll, St. Gerald
Carly Chase, St. Gerald
Joseph Conner, St. Wenceslaus
Ella Curry, St. Bernadette
Colby Duncan, St. Thomas More
Grace Fanowiel, St. Thomas More
Robert Fitzpatrick, no parish listed
Cooper Franks, St. Bernadette
Megan Hempel, St. Columbkille
Makenzie Hughes, St. Bernadette
Anna Jacobs, St. Gerald
Ainsley Krehbiel, Mary Our Queen
Natalie Krehbiel, Mary Our Queen
Ethan Le, St. Bernadette
Ayla Lee, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Augustine Maldonado, Sts. Peter & Paul
Connor McGarry, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Nicholas Meier, St. Gerald
Jack Miller, St. Columbkille
Marissa Monico, St. Columbkille
Raiyah Nader, Greek Orthodox
Nathan Pechar, St. Columbkille
Olivia Riera, St. Frances Cabrini
Madison Riggs, St. Columbkille
Grace Riha, St. Bernadette
Noemi Riniková, St. Columbkille
Aaron Schmitz, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Molly Shanahan, St. Columbkille
Anna Simpson, St. Columbkille
Lauren Stuhr, St. Columbkille
Savana Sweeney, St. Columbkille
Christian Swiecicki, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Jacob Vankat, Assumption/Guadalupe
Saydie Waldron, St. Gerald
Ryan Weiss, St. Columbkille
Martha Yanovich, St. Columbkille

Junior Honors

Camila Zamora, Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Annie Biros, St. Joan of Arc
Kate Demman, St. Columbkille
Merrick Dowling, St. Bernadette
Evangeline Elia, St. Columbkille
Gabriella Hite, St. Columbkille
Gabrielle Hunter, St. Bernadette
Jacob Luna, Mary Our Queen
Leah Martin, St. Bernadette
Laine Michael, no parish listed
Monica Mora-Becerra, St. Francis Of Assisi
Ava Pajnigar, St. Bernadette
William Pelton, St. Columbkille
Mason Rempe, Mary Our Queen
Maiah Sanderson, St. Gerald
Samuel Shepoka, St. Columbkille

Senior High Honors

Harshil Amin, Assumption
Christian Anderson, St. Columbkille
Jayden Bowen, St. Bernadette
Julia Brennan, no parish listed
Thu Bui, All Saints
Maria Connealy, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Caecilia Cronin, Mary Our Queen
Daniel Crow, no parish listed
Anna Dho, no parish listed
Jackson Drake, no parish listed
Mary Engelkamp, St. Peter
Jake Garcia, St. Columbkille
Jason Goetz, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Joanna Goetz, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Nicole Hanus, St. Bernadette
Gabriel Hardisty, St. Stephen The Martyr
Kayleigh Hofmann, St. Bernadette
Josephine Jansen, St. Bernadette
Kate Kirwan, no parish listed
Alec Kleinsasser, St. Columbkille
Alex Kosse, St. Gerald
Joseph Kouba, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Michael Kowal, St. Bernadette
Malual Mamer, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Josephine Mansisidor, Our Lady Of Peace Offutt AFB
Salvatore Nacarelli, Our Lady Of Lourdes
Isabella Nastase, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Owen Nolte, St. Gerald
Nathan Paczkowski, St. Bernadette
Charlie Paladino, St. Columbkille
Shawn Pelchat, St. Columbkille
Olivia Persing, Mary Our Queen
Makayla Plisek, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Andrew Podkovich, St. Stanislaus
Andrew Powers, St. Bernadette
Emily Ramirez, Assumption
Jazlyn Rodriguez, Assumption
Collin Sauley, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Isabel Simpson, St. Columbkille
Julia Swiniarski, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Lucia Venegas Barrantes, St. Columbkille
Jaksen Wonderlich, St. Gerald
Isabell Zeller, St. Gerald

Senior Honors

Acouth Acouth, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Julia Bennett, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Owen Brennan, St. Gerald
Salvatore Canova, St. Stanislaus
Connor Capece, Mary Our Queen
William DeLaet, St. Columbkille
Theresa DeWerth, St. Columbkille
Stephen Ginn, St. Columbkille
Alex Gonzalez, St. Columbkille
Alison Henggeler, St. Thomas More
Austin Hynes, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Jacob Legner, St. Mary’s Bellevue
Margery McCartney, St. Columbkille
Jesse Musgrove, St. Matthew The Evangelist
Jose Ortega Moreno, St. Peter
Benedict Rice, St. Bernadette
Alexis Villagomez, Assumption/Guadalupe

Our 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, showcasing their dedication and commitment to education. We congratulate these extraordinary young minds and look forward to witnessing their future endeavors with great anticipation.

Parent Paws 5-19-2023

Stay Informed with Parent Paws

Welcome to Parent Paws, your weekly source of information for parents during the school year! You can find it in the News section of our website every Friday.

From The Principal

Wow!! What a year it has been. We want to thank the seniors for their leadership and hard work for the past 4 years. We wish them the best of luck on the next phase of their lives and always remember, “Once a Cougar, Always a Cougar”.

Final exams for grades 9 thru 11 are May 22nd, 23rd & 24th. Once students are done with their finals, they can leave. Please see the schedule and additional information now.

Lastly, we want to thank each and everyone of our families for their continued support and dedication to our school community. Without your support and help, we wouldn’t be able to keep things moving along.

Summer office hours will be from 8 AM – 2 PM Monday through Thursday. The office will be closed outside those hours including Fridays. Please feel free to call if you need anything.

Announcements

Learn more about Nebraska State 4-H Camps now.

Only 10 2022-23 yearbooks remain! Reserve your copy soon at yearbookforever.com.

Please scan the QR Code on the right for Summer Football Schedule (10th-12th Grade Players).

You can find the May Catholic Charities mental health newsletter now.

Congratulations to this week’s $50 Booster Club Calendar winner Karen Connelly!

Business Office

Work Study assignments have been emailed out to all families that were accepted into the program. We had over 260 students apply, with only 200 spots available. If you did not receive an email confirmation then you are on a “wait list”. Please email any questions to: workstudy@gcgmail.org

Tuition accounts that are past due will be receiving a request to meet with the business office. Accounts need to be current before finalizing enrollment for the 2023 – 2024 school year.

2023 – 2024 Gross Catholic tuition agreement and payment plan schedules will be arriving soon via the method that you selected on FACTS. Most will be emailed as requested and the rest will be mailed. The email will come from FACTS Management Company and the subject will be “Gross Catholic High School Payment Plan Confirmation”. For questions please reach out to: tuitionassistance@gcgmail.org CLICK HERE for details to help with your review of the Payment Plan.

Thank You for Reading Parent Paws

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State Track, Soccer, and Baseball Information Available Now!

Celebrating State Qualifiers

Track, Baseball and Girls Soccer teams are State Bound!

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Track

The highly anticipated State Meet for Class B track and field is just around the corner, and two standout athletes are poised to make their mark. Maria Connealy, the returning state champion, will be competing in three events: the triple jump, long jump, and 200m. Meanwhile, Josie Jansen will be participating in the 800m and 1600m races. The competition promises to be fierce, with the best athletes from around the state vying for the top spots. With the meet set to take place on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, fans are eagerly anticipating the results. Get tickets using the button above.

Baseball

As you know, the Gross Catholic Boys Baseball team has also qualified for the State Tournament! How exciting! They beat a fiesty Blair team to take the District crown.

During the first round of State, the team came up against a hot Beatrice pitcher and ended up falling 0-5. They came roaring back on Monday, defeating Platte Valley 13-2. Tuesday, May 16, they beat Beatrice in a rematch, 5-2. They now face Elkhorn North at 10 AM on Wednesday, the 17th, again at Fricke. Secure your tickets by clicking the button located above.

Soccer

Gross Catholic Girls Soccer team qualified for the State Tournament by beating the undfeated #1 seed, Grand Island Northwest, which is a great achievement for the team. At the State Tournament, the girls had a great first half against Duchesne, but made a few errors after the half and ended up on the wrong side of a 3-0 scoreline. Great season team!

Everyone is Excited!

The excitement surrounding the school’s sports teams is palpable, and it’s a great feeling for the students, parents, and the entire community.

Our teams have achieved something great by qualifying for the State Tournament. It is a time for the students and parents to come together and support their fellow schoolmates. The entire school community should be proud of the achievements of their fellow students and continue to support them in their sporting endeavors.

Neuhalfen Named Administrator of the Year!

Congratulations Ms. Neuhalfen!

Ms. Paulette NeuhalfenThe Archbishop’s Dinner for Education is an annual event that takes place in September to celebrate Catholic education and recognize outstanding educators across the Archdiocese. This year, we are thrilled to announce that our very own Principal Paulette Neuhalfen is being honored as one of the Administrators of the Year!

Wealth of Experience

Paulette Neuhalfen has a wealth of experience in Catholic education and school administration. Prior to her appoinment as Gross Catholic Principal, she has served as a teacher, athletic director, director of admissions and recruitment, development director, and assistant principal. Neuhalfen is a Hartington, Nebraska native, and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Briar Cliff University and her Master’s degree in School Leadership from Creighton University.

Scholorships

The Archbishop’s Dinner for Education also serves as a fundraiser to provide needs-based scholarships to help students attend a Catholic school of their families’ choice. Every year, the event raises funds that provide tuition assistance to nearly 300 children. In addition, the Archdiocese is now in its third year of raising funds for a high school tuition assistance initiative. The funds raised have helped send 55 eighth graders to the Catholic high school of their choice with four-year, renewable scholarships.

If you are available to join us at the event on September 21, please attend and help us cheer on Principal Neuhalfen, as well as our school. The event will take place at the CHI Health Center Area.

If you cannot make it to the event, please consider making a gift in honor of our school to help expand educational opportunities for local children who may not otherwise have the chance to attend a Catholic school. You can find information, tickets, and donation opportunities on the Archbishop’s Dinner for Education website.

Let’s celebrate our honoree and Catholic education in general!

Celebrating Our Seniors: Class of 2023

Honoring the Achievements of Our Seniors

As the academic year draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the many accomplishments of our wonderful seniors at Gross Catholic High School. Over the next month, our school community will be paying tribute to these outstanding students who have worked hard and made their mark during their time here. See the list of scholarships for the class of 2023 now.

As we reflect on the achievements of our seniors, we want to express our gratitude to them for the positive impact they have had on our school community. From excelling in academics to demonstrating leadership and serving others, these seniors have shown a commitment to excellence in all areas of their lives.

Throughout this special month, our teachers, staff, and alumni will be praying for our seniors, asking for God’s blessings and guidance as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. We are proud of our seniors and look forward to seeing all the amazing things they will accomplish in the future.

Heavenly Father, please be with these students as they go where they do not know.
As they seek to grow in knowledge, we ask that they grow in faith.
As they start to conquer the world, we hope that they conquer their fears.
As they strive to find their place, we pray that they find You.
Please go where we cannot, protect when we cannot, give strength that we cannot, and bring them safely home.

Of course, we encourage our entire Cougar community to pray for our senior class as well.

Here are some special ways we are celebrating them as they complete their final days at Gross Catholic High School.

Events for the Class of 2023

Prom

  • Saturday, April 22rd – at Millard Social Hall.
  • Doors open at 7:00 PM.
  • Coronation at 8 PM.
  • Dance, 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

Recognition Day Practice

  • Monday April 24th.
  • Period 3 in the main gym.
  • Caps & gowns distributed.
  • Ortman Scholar vote.
  • Graduation ticket request form distributed.

Recognition Day

Tuesday, April 25th –  Special schedule for seniors, Seniors dress up under cap and gown.

  • 8:00 – 9:00 Senior Breakfast (East Commons – Seniors Only)
  • 8:30 – 9:30 Always a Cougar 101 (during breakfast)
  • 9:30 – 11:00 Recognition Day Ceremony (Main gym–families welcome)
  • 11:00 – 11:15 Photo Op. (Main Gym)
  • 11:15 – 11:45 Senior Mass (Auditorium)- parents are welcome to attend.
  • 11:45 Dismissal for Seniors

Friday, May 5th

  • Graduation Ticket Request Form Due
  • Seniors will be allowed to wear a shirt/sweatshirt of the college they are planning on attending next year on May 5th with their uniform bottoms.
  • If a student is unsure of their college choice or if they do not have a shirt of their selected college, they can wear a shirt that promotes college with their uniform bottoms.

Senior Exams

  • Monday, May 8th – Wednesday, May 10th.
  • Monday 5/8 (Periods 1, 2, 3), Tuesday 5/9 (Periods 4, 5, 6), Wednesday 5/10 (Periods 7, 8).
  • Seniors need only to be present for exams, not free periods.
  • Appropriate casual clothes for seniors only.
  • Pick up graduation tickets in the main office by 5/10.

Baccalaureate Mass

  • Friday, May 19th – 6:00 PM.
  • St. Cecilia’s Cathedral, 701 North 40th St.
  • Families welcome!
  • Seniors dress up under cap and gown.
  • “Ortman Scholar” photo & “Legacy” photo taken At 5:15 PM on front steps of the Cathedral.
  • All Seniors Arrive by 5:15 PM.m.

Graduation Rehearsal

Graduation Ceremony

  • Monday, May 22nd – 7:00 PM.
  • Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas Street)
  • Admission with ticket only.
  • Seniors dress up under cap and gown.
  • All seniors arrive by 6:15 PM.

Return Gown to School & Pick Up Diploma

Tuesday, May 23rd –  Between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM.