Gloucester Catholic High School

Gloucester Catholic vs. GCIT Strikeout Cancer Game Rescheduled for May 21

gostrum — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:54:08 +0000

Gloucester Catholic and GCIT have rescheduled their 2nd annual Strikeout Cancer Game, endorsed by the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association (NFCA), for Monday, May 21st, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at Union Field in West Deptford.

This game will not only pit two of South Jersey’s Top 10 teams against each other, it will also be a battle for the Tri-County Conference Diamond Division title if both teams continue on their present paths.

Coach John Holland’s Cheetahs are have an outstanding season and can win the conference title outright with a victory. A GCHS Ram victory will be cause for a shared title.

More importantly, both Gloucester Catholic and GCIT will be playing and raising funds in support of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to strike out breast cancer.

Reminder: Kaplan Memorial Swim Event Set for May 17

gostrum — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:27:10 +0000

Just a reminder that the Scott Kaplan Memorial Swim Event is slated for Thursday, May 17 at the GCIT Pool from 7 to 9 p.m.

Come join us in celebrating the life of Scott Kaplan, a 2005 GCHS graduate and a 4-year member of the Rams’ swim team. We will also celebrate coach Kevin Nolan’s 25th year as a coach.

All GC students, alumni and teachers and friends of the Kaplan Family are invited (8th grade and up). Proceeds benefit the Scott Kaplan Memorial Scholarship fund. The fee per swimmer is $10 each.

For additional information and a registration form, contact Brady@taylorwiseman.com.

Gloucester Catholic Grabs Multiple Awards at Teen Arts Festival

gostrum — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:44:59 +0000

Congratulations to all of Gloucester Catholic’s winners in multiple categories, results of which were recently announced by the organizers of the 37th Annual Arts 4 Teens Festival on the Rutgers-Camden University campus.

GCHS winners are listed below. For a complete list of winners, visit the Teens Arts site at the following link:

http://arts.camden.lib.nj.us/arts4teens/honors.htm

STUDENT ARTIST CREATIVE WRITING – POETRY 2012
Meagan Borsare; Gloucester Catholic High; Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artist; Title: Whole Again

STUDENT ARTIST CREATIVE WRITING – SHORT STORY & ESSAY 2012

AJ Horch; Gloucester Catholic High; Best of Camden County 2012; Title: A Quiet Day

Kayleigh Schmidt; Gloucester Catholic High; Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artist; Title: Reduce, Reuse, Adapt

Anne Marie Ulsh; Gloucester Catholic High; Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artist; Title: If You Jump, I’ll Hold Your Hand on the Way Down

STUDENT ARTIST INSTRUMENTAL 2012 – SOLO, DUO, SMALL GROUP

Instrumental Performances

Siobhan McGirl (Flute Solo); Gloucester Catholic High; Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artist; Performance: Canon in D

Michael T. Shawaryn (Sax Solo); Gloucester Catholic High; Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artist; Performance: Sonatina (based on Trio V)

STUDENT ARTIST MUSICAL THEATRE 2012

Solo Performances
Sara Messina; Gloucester Catholic High; Best of Camden County 2012

Group Performances

GCHS Grease Cast; Gloucester Catholic High (33 students); Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artists

STUDENT ARTIST VOCALS 2012 – CHOIRS & GROUPS
Gloucester Catholic Choir; Gloucester Catholic High (14 students); Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artists

STUDENT ARTIST VOCALS 2012 – SOLO & SMALL GROUPS

Arianna Heins; Gloucester Catholic High; Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artist; Performance: I’ll Be

Amanda Listman; Gloucester Catholic High; Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artist; Performance: Skyscraper

Small Group Performances

Taylor Jurek & Seamus Hall; Gloucester Catholic High; Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artists; Performance: Love Song

Sara Messina & Amy Pinardo; Gloucester Catholic High; Honorable Mention 2012-Emerging Artists; Performance: For Good

STUDENT ARTIST VISUAL ARTS 2012

Gloucester Catholic High
Meagan Borsare – Lioness in Black (Best of County)

Matt Buddle – untitled (Honorable Mention)

Kiersten Fowler – untitled (Honorable Mention)

Emily Houwen – untitled (Honorable Mention)

Jocelyn Jones – Paint with the Colors of the Wind (Honorable Mention)

Brynn McNaulty – Travis Barker (Honorable Mention)

Cecilia Orlando – Julian (Honorable Mention)

Katerina Seigel – untitled (Best of County)

Joe Santone Commits to Play Baseball at Widener University

gostrum — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:33:34 +0000

Joe Santone Jr. (center), with his parents, Joe and Joan Santone, has committed to play baseball at Widener University next season.

Gloucester Catholic senior standout Joe Santone, Jr. recently committed to play baseball at Widener University next season.

Joe, a star pitcher-outfielder under coach Dennis Barth, has turned in a .300-plus batting average with 13 RBIs in helping the Rams to an 18-4 record on the season thus far. He has posted a 3-0 record on the mound this spring.

He will study finance at Widener once classes begin next fall.

Class of 1962 To Celebrate 50th Reunion

gostrum — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:06:27 +0000

The Gloucester Catholic Class of 1962 will hold its 50th anniversary reunion on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel in Mount Laurel, NJ.

If you have not been contacted or need further information, please contact Bunny Sullivan Bailey by email at buninsc@gmail.com.

In conjunction with the reunion, the class is invited to participate in the commencement ceremonies for the Gloucester Catholic Class of 2012 on May 31. Classmates will receive a letter in the mail regarding this special event.

Lady Rams Qualify for NJSIAA Lacrosse Tournament!

gostrum — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:58:17 +0000

Congratulations to coach Pete Peterson and the Gloucester Catholic girls’ lacrosse team on qualifying for the NJSIAA tournament in only the second season of the program’s existence!

The Lady Rams reeled off five straight wins recently to earn a playoff date with Pingry, the top seed in Non-Public A competition.

GCHS has been led by the fine play of Amy Kohout, who has 51 goals on the season, along with Brittany Cogan, Gab Schocchini, Jen Fanelli, Natalie DiCarlo, and Kelly Coppola.

Check out the article on May 12 in the Varsity section of the Courier-Post by veteran sportswriter Don Benevento by visiting the following link:

Courier-Post Feature on GC Girls’ Lacrosse Team

GC’s Best Recognized During 23rd Annual Academic Honors Banquet

gostrum — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:17:06 +0000

Gloucester Catholic’s top students were recognized during the 23rd Annual Academic Honors Banquet on Monday, May 7, at Masso’s Catering in Glassboro, NJ.

Academic awards were bestowed upon more than 120 students from grades 7 through 12 during a festive celebration.

Mrs. Cara Buckland, Director of Student Personnel Services, served as emcee for the evening while Principal John Colman presented all award medals and certificates to the students.

Delivering a presentation was guest speaker James McGinley ’06, who earned a BS in chemical engineering from Notre Dame University in 2010 and is a PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania.

To view a photo album from the ceremony, please visit the following link:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150790952057727.395378.178523587726&type=1

Johnny Gaudreau Takes Spotlight in Sports Illustrated!

gostrum — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:03:57 +0000

Former Gloucester Catholic hockey star Johnny Gaudreau takes the spotlight in the April 9 issue of Sports Illustrated in the “Frozen Notes” section!

Gaudreau, whose dad Guy Gaudreau is the Rams’ hockey coach, enjoyed a banner season for Boston College this season in leading the Eagles to a NCAA national championship, and may be the best ice hockey player to ever hail from South Jersey.

Check out the SI article at the following link:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1196881/index.htm

Lady Rams to Play GCIT in 2nd Annual Strikeout Cancer Game on May 15

gostrum — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:35:47 +0000

Gloucester Catholic and GCIT are playing their 2nd annual Strikeout Cancer Game, endorsed by the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association (NFCA), Tuesday night, May 15th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the West Deptford Little League Complex.

Coach John Holland’s Cheetahs are have an outstanding season and can win the conference title outright with a victory. A GCHS Ram victory will be cause for a shared title.

More importantly, both Gloucester Catholic and GCIT will be playing and raising funds in support of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to strike out breast cancer.

Andrew Ruggieri to Perform at Society Hill Playhouse

gostrum — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:40 +0000

Andrew Ruggieri ’08, a student at The University of the Arts, will perform a 30-minute concert in the New Voices Cabaret series on Tuesday, May 22 at the Society Hill Playhouse in Philadelphia. Andrew’s performance is part of a program where upcoming artists sing before producers and directors from the surrounding area and New York who are scouting new talent.

Andrew plans to graduate The University of the Arts in December with a BA in Vocal Performance and a minor in Music Education. He plans on enrolling in a Master’s program in Music Education in January 2013.

If you would like to attend Andrew’s performance, tickets are $15 each with the performances running from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For additional information, please visit www.larrymckenna.com/cabarets