The Knight TimesA monthly publication for Alter Families!

alter UPDATE1 - Graduation 20172 - From the Principal3 - Grad Stats & Awards4 - 2017 College Bound5 - Graduation Photos6 - From Guidance7 - From the Taylor Center8 - From Campus Ministry

alter NEWS9 - Science Fair10 - OCSAA & Key Club11 - Magnified Giving12 - Service Opportunities13 - Scholarship Breakfast14 - Boosters15 - Instagram16 - May Photo Gallery

alter ATHLETICS17 - Softball, Tennis, Football

alter ARTS18 - Music News19 - Music, Improv

alter CALENDAR20 - 2017/2018 Calendar

alter INFORMATION21 - Driving School22 - AlterFest Family Banners23 - Summer Camps!24 - Miles for Mark25 - SDK Football/Cheer26 - Mike’s Nashville Hot27 - City Barbeque

MAY 2017

Celebrating THE CLASS OF 2017

Have a safe and wonderful summer!

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From the Principal/CEOLourdes Lambert

It doesn’t seem that long ago when I welcomed you all as freshman. I told all of you and your parents that day not to blink because four years were going to fly by, well, someone blinked! Honestly, not even I could

have predicted how quickly the four years would go or how much I would come to respect and admire you all.

I am so inspired by you and the faith filled individuals you are. Your faith has been a model for me and for many others over the last four years. Through you, I have learned to trust in His timing, rely on His promises, wait for His answers, believe in His miracles, and rejoice in His goodness – all because I have watched you grow spiritually, emotionally and academically. Remember, we are all called to act in such a manner that WE are living proof of a loving God. Thank you for that gift. You are all indeed living proof of a loving God.

I watched you celebrate one another during Senior Awards ceremony and the Commencement ceremony, you were filled with a sense of pride. Pride in yourselves and pride in one another. Remember this feeling of accomplishment as you continue your academic journeys and embrace that pride in a job well done. Let your love for God change the world you will enter in the next phase of your journey, but do not ever allow that world change your love for God.

Wherever you are, remember that we are with you, praying for you and pulling for you. Remember that though you will go on to be and do many different things, that you will always be a Knight Forever.

DEAR CLASS OF 2017:

2017 Class ChampionsCongratulations to our Class of 2017 Class Champions!  These graduates were elected by the members of their class to keep them

connected for years to come.

Annual Fund Class Champion:  Jack Suttman

Communications Class Champions:  Mariel Thimme & Emily Willits

Contact Management Class Champion:  J.P. Schimpf

Reunion Class Champion:  Rachel Haines

Assistant Class Champion:  Nick Groene

CLICK HERE FOR SENIOR AWARDS AND GRADUATION PHOTOS!

Thanks Mrs. Riegel and Mrs. Miller!

I also want you to remember to:

Smile Often – everyone looks better and feels better when they smile.

Think Positively – positive thoughts fill your soul.

Give Thanks – a grateful heart is an open heart.

Laugh Loudly – it’s contagious.

Love Others – this is one of the many things God has called us to do.

Dream Big – I know there is no stopping you!

I love you all and will lift you perpetually in my prayers.

Thank you for the last four wonderful years, it has been a pleasure to walk alongside you,

Lourdes LambertPrincipal

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Justin SchimpfOutstanding Senior

Emily WillitsOutstanding Senior

Top Ten in The Senior ClassValedictorian:  Samuel JunkerSalutatorian:  Helen McHenryNicholas SprauerAlison LouthainScott BeinlichRobert RuffoloAllison ManczEmily WillitsMichael SaturnoJoan Griffin

99%

2017 GRADUATES

attending college this fall

82% of graduates offered

$19.5 million in scholarships

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FULFILLING THE PROMISE

Samuel JunkerValedictorian

Helen McHenrySalutatorian

of seniors were admitted to their first choice school87%

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Outstanding SeniorsJustin Schimpf and Emily Willits

Archbishop Alter AwardAllison Mancz

John Ernst AwardRobert Ruffolo

Maria Joseph AwardMary Bryan

Valor AwardMadison Brewster Arlette Marie Munyankindi

William Truxel AwardAnnie Gerding

School Citizenship AwardMichelle Johnston and Jack Suttman

Waging Peace Award Arlette Marie MunyankindiMichael Saturno

Leo F. Trick Memorial AwardPhinu Philip

Hinkle AwardSophia Fernandez

The William F. Rankin Athletic Award Scott Beinlich

Gerald Bart AwardElizabeth Bazelak, Olivia Gillis, Emily Willits, Lucas Reboulet, Robert Ruffolo

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Class of 2017ARCHBISHOP ALTER HIGH SCHOOL

Robert Alig University of Pittsburgh

Helen Avery Sinclair Community College

Libby Baird University of Dayton

Ryan Balent Xavier University

Elizabeth Bazelak Duquesne University

Michael Beam University of Dayton

Scott Beinlich University of Michigan

Nicole Bidwell Stephens College

Anamarie Black University of Kentucky

Claire Bonanno University of Cincinnati

Alex Borns University of Dayton

Andrew Bowman Purdue University

Madison Brewster Sinclair Community College

Daniel Brown Bellarmine University

Catherine Bryan University of Cincinnati

Mary Bryan Xavier University

Nicholas Busher Cornell University

Sarah Cady Northern Kentucky University

Margaret Caulfield University of Cincinnati

Justin Clarke University of Cincinnati

Brian Collins Bowling Green State University

Nicholas Craft Miami University

Angus Crowley University of Dayton

Amy Dalidowicz University of Cincinnati

Gabrielle DeCaestecker Ohio State University

Ethan Deddens Miami University

Matthew Draugelis Sinclair Community College

Rachel Ducceschi Xavier University

Gregory Duchak University of Dayton

Olivia Engler Berklee College of Music

Samuel Fehringer Ohio University

Sofia Fernandez Miami University

David Ferrante Saint Louis University

Eleanor Fidler University of Cincinnati

Benjamin Field University of Cincinnati

James Finke III Miami University

Allison Fisher Michigan State University

Andrea Fite University of Findlay

Caroline Frazee University of Dayton

Samantha Frey Loyola University Chicago

Annie Gerding Ohio State University

Tyler Gessner Wright State University

Mia Gilbert University of Cincinnati

Olivia Gillis Ohio State University

Andrew Gochenaur Ohio State University

Daniel Gochenaur Purdue University

Megan Goheen Miami University

Joan Griffin University of Notre Dame

Nicholas Groene United States Naval Academy

Ian Groover University of Cincinnati

Trevor Haaker Ohio State University

Michael Haber Ohio State University

Joseph Hagerty University of Kentucky

Rachel Haines University of Cincinnati

Madeleine Hale Ohio University

Veronica Harker Saint Louis University

Justin Harris University of Kentucky

Jason Hascher Wright State University

Joshua Hascher Ohio State University

Alexander Helm University of Cincinnati

Toni Hill Sinclair Community College

Nicole Hoeflinger Ohio State University

Camryn Hogue University of Dayton

Jacob Hyer Wright State University

Rachel Issler Ohio University

Sean Johnson University of Cincinnati

Michelle Johnston University of Cincinnati

Stacey Jones Wright State University

Samuel Junker Northwestern University

Abdel Kader Ohio University

Joshua Kassman Purdue University

Desmond Kelly University of Cincinnati

Benjamin Keltos Ohio State University

Jenna Kilian University of Dayton

Taylor Kissel Wright State University

William Kunesh Boston College

Dane Kuntz Wright State University

Robert Laravie University of Chicago

Jacob Ledford University of Kentucky

Lauren Ledford Cincinnati State Technical College

Vincent Leone University of Cincinnati

Emily Long Alma College

Alison Louthain Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Caroline Lunne Miami University

Lauren Lush Xavier University

Megan Ly Ohio State University-Newark

Ajay Madlinger University of Dayton

Jennifer Malashevitz University of Dayton

Allison Mancz Ohio University

Tommy Mangin Miami University

Margaret Mangold University of Cincinnati

Ashley Maples Thomas More College

Ryan Markoff Valparaiso University

Kane Martin Bowling Green State University

Chaddrick Mbah University of Akron

Helen McHenry Miami University

Daniel McKelvey University of Cincinnati

Benjamin McKenna Wright State University

Taylour McMullen University of Dayton

Jacob Meyer George Washington University

Bridget Miley University of Toledo

Matthew Militello University of Kentucky

Annie Miller University of Denver

Braxtin Miller Oklahoma State University

Caroline Miller Belmont University

Max Miller Indiana University

Samantha Miller Wright State University

Jack Mochty University of Cincinnati

Maria Mosconi High Point University

Nicholas Mueller University of Dayton

Arlette Munyankindi Marian University

Aaron Neely University of Kentucky

Jake Neff University of Dayton

Claire Nikolai University of Dayton

Samantha Nissen University of Cincinnati

Michael Osterfeld National Guard

Andrew Perrin Bowling Green State University

Kean Petrello Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Anthony Petrosino University of Cincinnati

Phinu Philip Ohio State University

Lauren Phillips Ohio State University

Louis Pilati Wright State University

Eleanor Powers Miami University

Eric Prayson University of Dayton

Lucas Reboulet Heartland Community College

Samuel Ripley University of Dayton

Kyle Roshong United States Air Force Academy

David Rueth Ball State University

Matthew Ruffolo University of Kentucky

Robert Ruffolo University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Molly Rupper Eastern Kentucky University

Holden Rushing United States Air Force Academy

Margo Russ Wright State University

Jonathan Sands Robert Morris University

Michael Saturno Dartmouth University

Abigail Schimpf Saint Louis University

Justin Schimpf Indiana University

Nathan Schumann University of Cincinnati

Ryan Senkiw University of Dayton

Amanda Showalter DePauw University

Parker Simms University of Kentucky

Andrew Smolek University of Dayton

Nicholas Sprauer North Carolina State University

Sumika Stansbury Ohio State University

Luke Stechschulte Indiana University

Andrew Stover University of Dayton

Faith Stuart Ohio Northern University

Jack Suttman University of Notre Dame

Adam Sweeney University of Southern Indiana

Mariell Thimme University of Dayton

Andrew Tracy Bowling Green State University

Alex Tromp Wright State University

Tess Ungerleider University of Scranton

Jonathan Valentour Ohio State University

Megan Varabkanich Miami University

Andrew Volk University of Dayton

Alec Warren University of Dayton

Charles Wilke Michigan State University

Emily Willits Ohio State University

William Wilson Hiram College

Matthew Zelinski Purdue University

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Senior Awards Groene - Naval Academy Roshong & Rushing - Air Force Academy

Saturno & Munyankindi - Waging Peace Fernandez - Hinkle Award Beinlich - Rankin Athletic Award

Baccalaureate Mass Powers Family at Baccalaureate Finkes & Beams at Baccalaureate

Graduation Day Graduation Day The Last Alma Mater Together

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From the Guidance OfficeShannon Brown, Kati Fulk, and Teresa Rupper

SENIORS Congratulations and best wishes from the Guidance office to the Class of 2017! This year’s seniors have many proud accomplishments of which to be proud. As of graduation, 99% of our 167 graduates will be attending college (either two or four-year) in the fall and have been offered over 19.5 million dollars in scholarships. That is an incredible amount and a testament to our seniors’ hard work and drive. Additionally, we have four seniors who will be serving our country; one in the National Guard; one at the United States Naval Academy; and two at the United States Air Force Academy. If any senior has made a change in their post-high school plans, please contact the Guidance office immediately. This is vital for ensuring final transcripts are sent to the appropriate college or university. Final transcripts will be sent out to colleges during the first week of June. Students needing to have final transcripts sent to the NCAA can be assured those will be sent at that time as well.

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JUNIORS Summer is a great time for juniors to begin organizing for college applications in the Fall. Although they can’t actually finalize and submit an application until school begins again in August, there are a few summer projects students can complete to get some work off of their plate this Fall. These ideas include: compiling a list of potential schools and deadlines, researching scholarships/financial aid available from those schools, thinking of whom they would like to ask for a recommendation letter, and making notes for potential college essays are all great tasks for summer. Additionally, if students will be using the Common Application for college applications, those essay prompts have been released. Students are advised to pick one essay from the available seven and write 650 words or less on their chosen topic. Common essay prompts can be found by visiting http://www.commonapp.org/whats-appening/application-updates/common-application-announces-2017-2018-essay-prompts.Any current junior (Class of 2018) who is planning to play Division I or II sports in college are reminded that they must be registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center. This link will help you get started: www.eligibilitycenter.org Print off the transcript release form and bring it to the Guidance office so your official transcript can be sent to the NCAA.

GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2017

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ACT Test Date Registration deadline Late registrationSeptember 9 August 4 August 5-18 Cost: $42.50 without writing; $ 58.50 with writing. Register at act.org

SAT Test Date Registration deadline Late registrationAugust 26 July 28 August 8-15Cost: $ 45 without writing; $ 57 with writingRegister at collegereadiness.collegeboard.org

Focus Week Update:JUNIORS’ COLLEGE VISIT PREP WEEK (s), MAY 1-11

The Junior College Visit Prep Week returned by popular demand for a second week. Roughly twenty juniors came to the Taylor Center to research schools to visit this summer, learn what questions to ask on campus tours, and pick up a copy of the 2017-2018 Common App essay prompts. Congratulations to Jaret Fraley for being the lucky winner of the gift card drawing.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE WEEK, MAY 15-19

True to its name, this last focus week had something for everyone at Alter. Seniors were invited to update their resume showing their new status as high school graduates or to write thank-you notes for scholarship awards, juniors were encouraged to pick up Common App prompts, sophomores were invited to play college trivia, and freshman were encouraged to stop in for a final exam study tip packet. Approximately 25 students stopped in with Morgan Blalock being the lucky winner of the final gift card for the school year.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2017 The new Alter graduates will be continuing their education at 58 different colleges or universities in 14 states, the District of Columbia, 2 military service academies, and the National Guard. Well done!

Congratulations to all Alter students who received scholarships but especially to the following Taylor students: Scott Beinlich, Alex Borns, Nick Busher, Nicholas Craft , James Finke, Annie Gerding, Megan Goheen, Joan Griffin, Nick Groene, Tommy Mangin, Kane Martin, Taylour McMullen , Arlette Marie Munyankindi, Aaron Neely, Kyle Roshong, Robby Ruffolo, Holden Rushing, Michael Saturno, Nicholas Sprauer , Clarissa Sumika Stansbury, , Faith Stuart, Matthew Zelinski

Additionally, Madison Brewster and Toni Hill were awarded the Taylor Scholarship established by John N. and Connie Taylor in 2006. This scholarship is offered to participants of College and Career Resource Centers, like the Taylor Center here at Alter, who plan to attend Sinclair Community College. The scholarship qualifies students for full tuition, fees, and books annually for up to three years.

These students took the extra time and effort to search and complete scholarship applications, proving the Taylor Center mantra of “The best kind of money is free money” is certainly true!

Resume reminders to the class of 2017: Add any awards and scholarships received

Change “High School Diploma Expected” to “High School Diploma Conferred May 2017”

Add your university/college under the Education section above the Alter entry

Remove your Alter email and add college email and/or personal email

Write thank you notes for any scholarships you received

For rising sophomores and juniors: Volunteer in areas of interest

Update your resume

Participate in summer camps, especially pre-college programs

Visit a college

For rising seniors: Finish college visits

Prepare your list of schools for which you will apply

Update your resume

Volunteer-especially with a group or business related to a potential academic major

The Common App essay prompts have been announced and can be found at: https://www.commonapp.org/whats-appening/application-updates/common-application-announces-2017-2018-essay-promptsChoose 1-2 teachers, coaches, mentors, or supervisors to ask to write you a Letter of Recommendation when you return to school

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES

“For thus says the Lord,… I know well the plans I have in mind for you…” – Jeremiah 29:10-11

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Campus MinistryDave Conard

I always seem to reflect on plans at the close of the school year. It is a time where when we look back over the year, but more importantly a time when we also look forward to our future. As we look forward we often make plans – lots of them. Our seniors have plans for life beyond Alter High School. Our underclassmen are filled with plans for next year and are excited about taking on new roles in the school. There are 8th graders who are planning to become part of the Alter Community in the Fall. Faculty and staff are busy with plans for next year’s teaching and learning. Personally too, we have many plans. We plan as families for our future together. We may plan for a vacation or some other relaxation time during the summer. And with all of this planning comes a great deal of excitement. It gives us an opportunity to look to the future with hope and embrace the possibilities. Planning also helps to make the future a little less scary. In uncertain times a plan can help us feel more in control.

And yet, it is good to remember that our plans are not our own. Our plans are only ever successful if they are rooted in God’s ultimate plan for us. It is sometimes easy to get caught up in our planning and feel as though we have it all figured out. We can delude ourselves into thinking we really are in control. When I begin to feel this way, God often sends me a reminder that all plans are ultimately his. His will for my life is His, not mine. It seems to be a lesson that I need to be taught over and over again. It is in following God’s plan for us that we become more fully who we are to be. And in this we find true hope, not a false sense of security. Our plans may not always work out, but God’s plan for us is sure. In a world of uncertainty, our faith gives us hope and our hope gives us joy.

This is a time of plans in Campus ministry as well. Right now, we a busy with planning for our summer service trips. A groups of Alter students, teachers and parents will be traveling to Chimaltenango, Guatemala next month to build ties of community and friendship with people there. They will be staying at an orphanage Alter students have visited many times over the years. Our students and the kids there are both very much looking forward to seeing each other.

I am also planning right now for next year’s retreats. Current sophomores and juniors should have signed up for their retreat preferences by last week. If they have not, they can still do so by going to the link that was emailed to them at the beginning of the month. Initial rosters for both Kairos and Junior Retreats will be sent this week and posted on the peer ministry bulletin board across from the chapel. These will remain up all summer if anyone is in the building and wants to check them. These are only preliminary lists though, and could change a good deal as people request to be moved around. The finalized lists for the year will be out at the end of August.

So, as we end this year let us give thanks to God for its many blessings. As we look to our future, whatever it may be for each of us and for our school, let’s us do so with hope and always allow God’s grace to enter our plans.

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blood driveSt. Charles Borromeo Parish is sponsoring a community blood drive on Saturday May 27, 2017 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the

Charles Borromeo Room. Please click on the link below and make an appointment to Save A Life! Use sponsor code: 208

There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can

fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need

blood in our lifetime.

Community Blood Center make an appointment

Ashley Vosler received a perfect Superior score (40/40)!

Grace Thorstenson received a Superior!

Mark Edsall received a Superior!

Sara Yacoub received a Superior!

Grace Bradley received a Superior!

Mary Stier received a Superior!

Charlotte Kunesh received a Superior!

David Switala received a Superior!

Maddie Noga received a high Excellent.

Matt Buerschen received a high Excellent.

Arianna VanKirk received an Excellent.

Sara Yacoub received first place in the Behavioral Science award from the Ohio

Psychological Association; Regional Psychological Association.  She also

received a first place in the Future Physician award from The Ohio State

University, College of Medicine and Public Health and OSU Health Systems

Mark Edsall received a second place in the Behavioral Science award from the

Ohio Psychological Association; Regional Psychological Association. 

Matthew Buerschen received the Geological award from the Ohio

Geological Society.

state science fair awardsCongratulations to all of these amazing students and their hard work throughout the year!

student health 101newsletter

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OCSAA Accreditation News Every six years, Alter High School has to evaluate itself, set goals, collect data and meet certain standards in order to achieve FULL Accreditation by the Ohio Catholic School Accreditation Association (OCSAA). Alter has completed it’s sixth year and has achieved full accreditation. It will repeat the process again next year. The following is a summary of the goals that were set and the data that was collected. The academic goal Alter set back in 2012 was to “improve student’s critical thinking skills across the curriculum.” A critical thinking measure was given to the students during the second, fourth and sixth year to measure outcomes. In addition, teachers in each class were expected to assign one additional critical thinking assignment or activity. After several years of some teacher training, the data shows that student’s critical thinking abilities did not change in a significant way; however, the students were exposed to a lot more critical thinking lessons. The senior class, for example, were exposed to about 48 additional critical thinking lessons than they would have been had the goal not been set. In addition, a comprehensive survey of faculty, staff and students indicates that 81% believe that critical thinking lessons are “always” or “often” a part of student’s daily learning. The Catholic identity goal was to “increase student involvement in the liturgical expressions of the Church”. We believed that by increasing students understanding of the mass, it would inspire them to participate more. Over the past years, teachers and students were taught the meaning and importance of the rituals in the liturgy in a more intentional way. The importance of participation has also been emphasized on a regular basis as well. Over the past six years, the data indicates a 21% increase in student participation at mass, a 7% increase in the knowledge of the mass and a 12% increase in involvement in the Church at home or school. Alter will begin the process again next school year by collecting data, meeting the required standards and reflecting on its next goals for the six years.

key clubOn Saturday, May 13th, over 70 people gathered in the Alter parking lot to build wall panels for a house being built in Trotwood by “Catch the Building Spirit”- a partner with Habitat for Humanity.  Organized by Bob Duplain, Alter students gathered with some students from CJ, Carroll, the Dayton STEM School and New Carlisle to help provide an area family with a home.  In addition to several parents, project managers from “Catch the Building Spirit” came to supervise each team in the building process.  Many students came early at 10:30 am to help unload materials and many stayed till 3:30 in the afternoon to finish the building.  All the students were enthusiastic, helpful and determined to complete 26 wall panels in total.  It was the first time some student had used a hammer and nails.  It is our hope that students will volunteer for “Catch the Building Spirit” this summer to help complete the house.  Special thanks to Bob Duplain from “Catch the Building Spirit” for his efforts in making this happen.  If any parents or students would like to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity by working with “Catch the Building Spirit” or make a donation go to:    http://catchthebuildingspirit.org or find them on Facebook.

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students honoredSofia Fernandez was recognized by the Kettering Noon Optimist Club for her service.

Mariell Thimme was recognized by Kettering Rotary for service.

Arlette Marie Munyankindi was also recognized for overcoming adversity.

Ashley Newbold was also recognized for leadership.

Congratulations to these amazing students and leaders!

magnified givingHello! I am Isabella Smith and I’m the Communications Intern at Magnified Giving. On behalf of Kelly Collison, Roger Grein, Todd Forman, and all of our generous donors at Magnified Giving, I would like to thank you for your participation in our Student Philanthropy Program this year and for attending our 9th Annual Awards Ceremony.

We congratulate you on the presentation of a generous grant that awarded $1,250 to For Love of Children. This has been a very successful year and all of your hard work has paid off and will serve many people in need. We are grateful for your contribution and belief in Magnified Giving, as well as your service to the community. We would also like to congratulate Archbishop Alter High School on its 1st year with Magnified Giving!

Mr. Yankech, Caroline Lunne and Nick Sprauer presenting the Magnified Giving check from Alter.

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ALL STUDENTS & KEY CLUB,      Below are some service opporunties that you can use for Key Club or NHS as follows:

1) St Henry Car Wash (Junior Hours for next year) on Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 to 3:00.  Can work in two hour shifts.  Sign up in 222.

2)  Foodtastic Program (give lunches to low income children & play with them).  Monday-Friday, June 5th -9th from 11:00 to 1:00 at the Trials of Oakcreek.  Work one day, several days or the whole week.

 3) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.   Help “Catch the Building Spirit” build a house this summer.  ONE HOUR provided for commute as well.  Go to:  http://catchthebuildingspirit.org

4) We Care Arts every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 pm at We Care Arts on Dorothy Lane & Wilmington Pk.  Just show up

5) Community Garden Program at 627 E. First St., Dayton, Ohio 45402 every Monday-Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00.  Call Marcia to volunteer at 224-3003 (ext 108) OR email her at Marcia.Ehlers@GoodNeighborhouse.org

6)  Humane Society Skurry Walk.  Saturday, May 27th from 7:30 am to 11:30 am.  Sign up in 222

7)  FLOC organization needs students to help young kids learn athletic skills like cheerleading, etc.  Call Sheri Alridge at New Beginnings at (937) 222-5680  or email  Beth Mann at  beth7mann@gmail.com

8)  Kettering Parks & Recreation Events (all count for Key Club).   Go and sign up for anything at...

http://activitiesguide.playkettering.org/Activities-Guide/index.html#?page=18.

 9)  OTHER PROJECTS CAN BE FOUND AT...

http://www.dayton.com/what-to-do/volunteer/volunteer-opportunies/

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SERVICE THIS YEAR!!!!!

Mr. Rich

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scholarship breakfastThis year’s Scholarship Breakfast was full of thankfulness, fun, and recognition. Our many donors and scholarship recipients met for mass and then gathered for a wonderful breakfast. We heard the words of our leader, Lourdes Lambert. We celebrated the accom-plishments conveyed from our Director of Advancement, Rick Willits. We listened to the heart-felt words of one of our donors as to why scholarship is important to so many. We also enjoyed hearing some of our students. Three of our scholarship recipients (freshman Dana Anderson, junior Brendan Plate, and senior Michael Beam) expressed what scholarship means to a student at Alter High School. They were so poignant with their comments, and they were perfect in their com-munication of our sentiments. The power of scholarship is evident, and the power of our love for Alter was even more apparent. The cafeteria was full! While this presents a challenge as to where we will hold this event next year, it’s also great news - - as it means we have added more scholarships! Six years ago we had some students on Alter Scholars Grants and two students who received Knights Council Scholarships. We now have 108 students on some type of scholarship here at Alter! We’re making a difference one scholarship at a time……

It’s also been fun to see the successes of all of our students who have received scholarships during their time at Alter. Our scholarship students do great things….. We track our students who received scholarships to realize all the great things they do post-Alter. They are succeeding at some of the best colleges, and some are now graduated and working at strong companies doing great things. Did the scholarship make a difference? We hope so.

The implementation of scholarships have resulted from many different influences. We see scholarships that have started from parents honoring their children, from children honoring their parents for the sacrifices they made to send them to Alter, from alumni who care deeply about their school, and from students honoring past coaches and teachers. The opportunity to keep Alter affordable now seems endless.

phone-a-thonThank you to all our students who volunteered their time in calling alumni and parents in our Annual Phone-a-Thon!  We were able to raise over $20,000 for our annual fund.  There are just a few short weeks left to make your 2016-2017 Annual Fund donation. Any amount is so appreciated and needed.  Thank you  for your support.  Go Knights! 

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TOP 3 Reasons Why You Should Be An Active Part of THE Alter Boosters

1.You are supporting every student who attends Alter. You may think The Alter Boosters is a sports organization. That is a popular misconception. The Alter Booster Organization is made up of ALL Current Alter Parents, as well as Past Parents, Alter Alumni and Friends of the school.  Our mission is to provide financial support to the school and its operations. While there are several different booster organizations within the Alter Community, each supporting its own organization, The Alter Boosters supports every Alter Student.

2.You are contributing to Alter’s “Tax Levy”. In 2013, Kettering voters passed a 5 year/$5,000,000.00 tax levy for Kettering City Schools. Averaged out, each of the 12 public schools will receive less than $85,000.00 from this levy per year. Being a private school, Alter does not receive money from this levy. Thanks to The Alter Boosters, we don’t need it. The Alter Boosters contributes on average $250,000.00 annually to Alter High School. That’s almost 3 times what the public schools receive. The Alter Booster Organization is the #1 Benefactor of Alter High School, donating over $6,000,000.00 since 1983.  

3.You are continuing the Alter Tradition and keeping Alter Strong. So many Alter Alumni return to the Alter Community to raise their own children because of the strength and support they received and continue to receive from this community. Alter prides itself on educational excellence. But Alter is also a place where we live our Christian Values every day. Within our community, every student, every parent, every family has a chance and the support needed to thrive. Alter truly is where you belong.

HOW can you get involved? The best part is YOU are already a part of the organization. There is no application process, no membership fee and

EVERYONE is welcome. We are always looking for people who want to share their time, talent and/or treasure with Alter. It’s easier than you think. Whether you sponsor an event, work a shift at AlterFest or become a member of the Booster

Executive Board, you are a valued and needed member of this organization. Help us help Alter thrive. Be an Active member of THE Alter Boosters.

We are currently recruiting for a few key AlterFest positions. It’s easier than you think. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please contact Joanne George at joanne.george@alterhs.org or call 937-434-2059. Be a part of the greatest family festival in the Dayton area and the booster organization that

supports every Alter student.

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Freshmen Semi-Formal Freshmen Semi-Formal Freshmen Semi-Formal

Powder Puff!

Prom Queen

Powder Puff! Prom 2017

Prom Court: Ryan Balent, Allison Fisher, Nick Busher, Megan Goheen, Angus Crowley Rachel Haines, Benj McKenna, Michelle Johnston, JP Schimpf, and

Caroline Lunne. King Nick Busher and Queen Megan Goheen.After Prom!!!

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softball newsCongratulations to Anamarie Black and Maria Mosconi for being picked for the ALL Star Team for softball this year! The game will be held on June 14th @ 5pm at West Carrolton HS.

tennisRobby Ruffolo and Aidan Faessler pictured below going to Districts Tournament, and the Tennis Team saying goodbye to the seniors.

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MUSIC NEWSTodd TuckerDirector of Bands

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The Mulch Sale was an incredible success! Thank you Alter community for supporting the band and color guard by purchasing mulch. You are a part of what makes us successful.

The Spring Concert on May 2nd was a huge success which featured the Alter Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Jr. Percussion, Jr. Color Guard, Woodwind Ensemble, and the 5th-8th grade elementary combined bands from Bishop Leibold, St. Albert and St. Charles. Bravo to all!

The Alter Band and Guard Banquet was held at Sycamore Creek Country Club on Friday, May 12th.  

For the first time, the prestigious Director’s Award was awarded to more than one student this year. For their contributions and successes in the Alter Band and Guard programs the entire 2017 senior class was given this honor:Helen AveryHelen McHenryClare ConnairSumika StansburyMaggey MangoldMaddie HaleCatherine BryanAngus CrowleyNick Mueller

These students won four state championships in a row and were national semi-finalists (top 36) three of their four years.

Other awards and recipients:

The John Philip Sousa Award - Helen McHenry

The National School Marching Band Award - Nick Mueller

The National School Color Guard Award - Catherine Bryan and Maddie Hale

The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - James Donnelly

Outstanding Member - Nick Mueller

Most Spirited Member - Angus Crowley

Most Improved Member - Makenna Korzan

The Mueller Award - Nick Mueller and Savannah Kusnierz

The Sydney Claire Breyer Award - Morgan Schneider

The Larry R. Tucker Scholarship - Carli Mann and Daniel Wilson

The Music Department Award - Nick Mueller

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more music news ....The 2017 Alter Marching Knights will present their competition show, arOund this fall. They will compete on the local MSBA state circuit as well as the national Bands of America circuit. Catch them at Friday night football games and....

9/2 Alterfest opening ceremonies and special afternoon performance

9/4 Holiday at Home Parade

9/16 Bellbrook MSBA Competition

9/23 Toledo Bands of America Competition

10/21 Mason MSBA Competition

11/4 MSBA State Championship

11/9-11 Band of America National Championship

11/18-22 Disney World, Parade and Educational Clinics 

The show arOund features the music First Circle by the Pat Metheny Group with visual design by Todd Tucker and Michael Cesario. The Marching Knights will also be debuting their brand new brown and gold Friday night uniforms, as well as their show theme inspired competitions show uniforms from our corporate sponsor, FJM, Inc. 

2017 Marching Knights Don’t forget....

Percussion Camp - June 5,6 & 8,9, 12-4pm

FJM Leadership & Color Guard Clinics - June 11-14 at WSU

Mini Band Camp at Alter (all members) - July 17-21, 12-5pm

Band Camp at WSU (all members) - July 23-28

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improvOn Friday, May 5th, two Alter teams competed at Hilliard Davidson High School’s night of improv. Friday Donuts (comprised of seniors Nikki Bidwell, Maddie Hale, Lauren Lush, Kane Martin, and Margo Russ) placed 3rd while Miller’s Partial Babies (Seniors Joanie Griffin and Vincent Leone, Sophomore Madison Rooney, and Freshman Alison Wallace) took 1st place.

CONSTRUCTION IS BEGINNING!

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August10 - Faculty and Staff Retreat (all day)11 - New Teacher Orientation (new faculty only)13 - Freshman parent and student orientation (2-4pm)14 - Faculty In-Service Day (all day)15 - Freshman First Day (including Mass) – No bus service16 - First day all students – Senior Breakfast and All school Mass23 - Meet the Teacher Night – evening25 - Fall Pep Rally/Parking lot closed due to Alterfest set up

September1-4 - Alterfest / Labor Day – No school on the 4th11 - No School – Alterfest Participation Day off14 - All School Mass18 - Knight of Gratitude20 - Underclassmen Pictures24-25 - Junior Retreat #126-29 - Kairos Retreat #1 (Turnabout options Sept. 30th or Oct.14th)

October5 - Hall of Fame Banquet6-7 - Homecoming Game and Dance11 - PSAT and ACRE testing; 1/ 2 day for So, Jr, Sr. No School for Fresh. 13 - End of the 1st Quarter15-16 - Junior Retreat - #218 - All School Mass – Respect for Life26 - Parent Teacher Conferences 11:00-7:00pm27 - No School – Faculty Alterfest Day Off26-29 - Fall Play (7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30)

November1 - All Saints Day – All School Mass 2 - All Souls Day – Prayer service (in gym)9-11- Band Nationals competition12 - Open House13 - 2 hour delay18 - High School Placement Test (make up on the 20th)21 - All School Mass and Grandparent’s Day22-24 - Thanksgiving Break – No School27 - Giving Tree Ceremony for all classes in the AM28-1 - Kairos Retreat #2

December1 - Scholarship, FACTS, Financial Aid and Admissions Application Deadlines3 - Christmas Concert – 3:306 - Reconciliation Services during Religion classes (tentative date)8 - All School Mass14-15 - First Semester Exams – noon dismissal18-19 - First Semester Exams – noon dismissal20 - Snow day make up day, if needed. If not, No School21 - Christmas Break officially begins – No School

ARCHBISHOP ALTER HIGH SCHOOL2017-2018 CALENDAR

January4 - First Day back from Christmas break7-8 - Junior Retreat #38 - All School Mass15 - No School – MLK19 - Winter Pep Rally20 - Alter’s Got Talent25 - Knights of Excellence Dinner29-2 - Catholic Schools Week30 - All School Mass and Teacher Luncheon31 - Area Wide CSW Mass30-2 - Kairos #331- Registration Nite (4-7:00pm) in Main lobby

February2 - Registration Deadline (incoming freshman and returning students)11-12 - Junior Retreat #414 - All School Mass / Ash Wednesday16 - No School 17 - Mother Son Shin Dig (tentative)19 - No School20 - Science Fair22 - Upper Class Scheduling Night – 5:00-7:00pm23 - Fish Fry 27 - Freshman Scheduling Night – 4:00-7:00pm28 - Sophomore Retreat

March3 - Turnabout Dance7 - Reconciliation Services during Religion classes (tentative)9 - End of the 3rd quarter10 - Father Daughter Dance16-17 - Spring Musical, First weekend (if Arts Wing is complete)20-23 - Kairos #423-24 - Spring Musical, Second weekend (if Arts Wing is complete)29 - Prayer Service30 - Good Friday – No School

April1-8 - Easter Break9-10 - End of Course testing – English & Language Arts 2 hour delay for students not participating in testing12-13 - End of Course testing – Social Studies 2 hour delay for students not participating in testing13-18 - Senior Trip16-17 - End of Course testing – Math 2 hour delay for students not participating in testing18 - Freshman Retreat19-20 - End of Course testing – Science 2 hour delay for students not participating in testing25 - All School mass

May3 - Academic Banquet4 - Scholarship Breakfast5 - Prom9 - All School Mass11 - Senior Breakfast14-17 - Senior Exams17 - Graduation Practice for Seniors after last exam18 - Senior Awards Assembly (AM) and Baccalaureate (PM) 19 - Graduation – 9:30am Trent Arena21-24 - Underclassman Exams – noon dismissal25 - End of the 4th quarter – No School for students

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Learn advanced driving skills including: Evasive maneuvering

Steering and braking techniques Driving simulator Skid control Wet braking Tire changing

Jumping a dead battery Vehicle maintenance tips 101

The Kettering Police Department is planning a one day summer 2017 training lasting approximately 6-8 hours. If you are interested in receiving more information, dates

etc., respond below and you will be placed on our contact list.

Douglas.Gaudette@KetteringOH.org - or - 937-296-3336

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Family Banners On Sale Now

Purchase an AlterFest Family Banner and receive two free

World Famous Chicken Dinners

There are two options available:

• LIFETIME Family Sponsor, $500.00; Includes a Brown and Gold Family Banner displayed at AlterFest and two free World Famous Chicken Dinners every year

• One-Time Family Sponsor, $125.00; Includes a Gold Family Banner displayed at AlterFest 2017 and two free World Famous Chicken Dinners

To purchase a banner go to: https://alterhs.org/sponsorship and click on the EVENTS tab under “Build Your Sponsorship Package”. Then scroll down to the AlterFest

Family Banner options.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact, the Alter

Advancement Team by email at Advancement@alterhs.org or by phone at

(937)428-5331.

ALTER SPONSOR

The O’Brien FamilyJim (85) Sean (87) Danny (88)

Teri (90) Colleen (93) Billy (95)Megan Fortman (18)

Riley O’Brien (18)

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Summer Days & KNIGHTS2017 SUMMER CAMPS

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__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________City: ___________________________ State: _____Zip: ___________ Email: ____________________________________@__________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ Age (on race day): ________ Sex: M F Race: Run Walk T-Shirt: S M L XL How did you find out about this event? _____________________________________________ I hereby release the Miles for Mark Race Director, all sponsors, coordinating groups, and all individuals associated with the Miles for Mark, and their representatives, from any and all claims that may arise as a result of my participation in this event. I certify that I am physically fit and assume all risks associated with my participation in this event. I hereby, for myself and/or my organization understand the risks involved and hereby consent for myself and/or my child to participate in activities and/or use the facilities of the Centerville-Washington Park District. I hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Centerville-Washington Park District, its Commissioners, Agents, Employees and Assignees from any and all liability claims, actions, demands and judgments arising out of injury or loss sustained to me or my child while participating in activities or using facilities of the Centerville-Washington Park District. Signature:____________________________________________________Date: ___________ Parent’s signature (if under 18): ____________________________________________ Date: ___________ In case of emergency contact: ______________________________________________ Phone: ( ) _____________________or put “at race” Make check for $20 payable to: The Dayton Foundation-Mark Kreusch Memorial Fund

For more information on the Mark A. Kreusch Memorial Fund, go to our

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Become part of a program that has helped to produce State Champions, College Starters, NFL All Pros – and most importantly, future leaders.

PLAYER REGISTRATION FOR 3rd – 8th Grade CHEER REGISTRATION FOR 2nd – 8th Grade WHEN: MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2017 WHERE: Online registration @ www.sdkfootball.com COST: $200 (Early Registration) per football player; multi-player discounts ($220 after May 31)

$95 per cheerleader (Early Registration); multi- family discount; $110 after May 31)

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE NOTE: Because of our league affiliation, you must attend a Catholic feeder school in order to participate in 3rd – 6th grade peewee football. There are no restrictions for 7th-8th grade football or cheer. QUESTIONS: Visit www.sdkfootball.com, call 937-430-4429, 937-776-5362 or email: info@SDKfootball.com

CHEERLEADERS: WE WANT YOU FOR THE 2016 SEASON!!!

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All SDK coaches will once again have USA Football’s “Heads-Up” Certification based on their specific age group. This certification covers everything from proper tackling / blocking techniques to equipment fitting and concussion protocols.

2016PeeweeSWBLLeagueTeams(South):Bellbrook,Carlisle,Madison,Massie,Monroe,Oakwood,SouthDaytonKnights,ValleyView,Waynesville

The South Dayton Knights Football Program is an excellent way to teach your child the game of football, while instilling a strong commitment to teamwork, values and self-discipline. Winning is a result of these qualities. The Cheer Program is a great opportunity to meet new friends, show Knight Spirit, perform at games, and still be able to participate in Fall sports at your school. NEW IN 2016: The Peewee program has joined the SWBL and will play a 9 game regular season schedule as well as the Playoffs. All home games will be played on the Alter Varsity Field. If You Played Last Year – WE WANT YOU BACK! We have a lot of new and exciting things changing within the program and you need to experience it Þrst-hand. If You Have Never Played – IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY…AND IT’S NEVER TOO LATE. You may be thinking “my child is too young” or “it’s too late to try football”…WRONG! The SDK program will quickly get your child up to speed and provide the opportunity to excel on the Þeld Ð and off!

2017 SDK Football & Cheer Registration is Here! Last season was a great success on many levels for the SDK program. Five of the teams qualified for the playoffs - with the 5th and 7th grade teams winning league championships. Additionally, the pee-wees successfully completed their first year of league play in the SWBL, SDK Cheer completed a second successful season, and all home games were played on Alter’s Varsity Field. As we prepare for the 2017 season, we are making plans to add some special “touches” to create an even better experience for the players and cheerleaders. We will share these with you in the near future, but we know you will love them! Registration opens on May 1st. Anyone registering between May 1st and May 31st will receive discounted registration. Did You Know: •  SDK Football & Cheer is one of the largest

youth programs in the state of Ohio •  All SDK Coaches are USA Football certified •  Cheerleaders are encouraged to also

participate in Fall school athletics without the pressure of being cut or demoted.

•  Opportunity to play / participate with students from other feeder schools

•  Emphasis is placed on building a foundation for proper technique and skill – winning is a by-product of doing things the right way

•  No fundraising requirements •  Opportunities to interact with Varsity

Football Players and Cheerleaders

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