Annual Report
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|| | A NNUAL R EPORT For fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 Thank you for making our mission possible Berks Catholic High School is centered on the four pillars of God, Administration: Family, Academics, and Fun. As a vibrant Christ-centered community, Tony Balistrere , M.Ed., Principal the Administration, Faculty, and Staff are dedicated to providing a challenging academic environment for a diverse population of young Alice Einolf , M.Ed., Assistant Principal of Studies and Curriculum Our Mission men and women. Our Leadership Bill Hess , M.Ed., Assistant Principal of Discipline and Athletics Fr. Eugene Ritz , Chaplain Through Christian principles, rooted in the Catholic tradition, we strive to positively impact our students spiritually, intellectually, socially, Betsy Woytovich , Director of Development physically, and emotionally, so they can live productive lives of service Josh Ditsky , M.Ed., Director of Career and College Counseling in this world and attain eternal life. Sue Kase , M.Ed., Director of Counseling and Campus Ministry Nicole Smith , Director of Admissions 1 Thank you! School Motto Advanced Placement Athletics Thank you for your trust in Berks Catholic High School. Thank you for believing in our Unum in Christo Number of courses offered: 21 Baseball – Boys mission to teach the Gospel values. Your partnership with us keeps that mission vibrant “One in Christ” 201 A.P. Exams were taken in 2013 Basketball – Girls & Boys and our future bright. 24 A.P. Scholars Bowling – Girls & Boys Our second year was a continuation of the great success we had in our inaugural year. School Colors Cheerleading – Girls Our four pillars of God, Family, Academics, and Fun are firmly embedded in all that we do. Black and Gold Financial Aid Cross Country – Girls & Boys We have sent the Saints of 2013 off into the world to accomplish great things. Ninety-five 48% of students Field Hockey – Girls percent of the Class of 2013 has continued their education in college, and they were Principal Football – Boys collectively awarded over 9.8 million dollars in academic scholarships. We have graduates Golf – Girls & Boys Tony Balistrere, M.Ed. Numbers are based on financial aid discerning the priesthood and religious life, and others who have entered the military, awarded in 2012-13. Lacrosse – Girls & Boys technical schools, and who are exploring gap years involving service. Soccer – Girls & Boys Asst. Principals Softball – Girls Our students have grown spiritually by attending Mass as a community, performing Alice Einolf, M.Ed. Clubs & Activities thousands of hours of service, and attending retreats, and they are recognizing and Tennis – Girls & Boys Bill Hess, M.Ed. Aevidum understanding what vocation the Lord is calling them toward. Art Club Track & Field – Girls & Boys Volleyball – Girls & Boys Our students have grown closer as a Berks Catholic Family by enthusiastically supporting Enrollment* Audio/Visual Crew each other at sporting events, music, art and various other competitions. More importantly, BIG (Believers in God) Club they have experienced all of the emotions that a close family feels -- love, anger, laughter, 722 students (49% male – Broadway Show Wrestling, Swimming, Water Polo tears, joy, heartache, fear and courage -- and in turn how to appropriately deal with each 51% female) Chorus/Band and Diving are available through a of these feelings. Our Baccalaureate mass at St. Ignatius Loyola Church was a beautiful Minority – 31% (221) Environmental Club co-op with Reading High School. depiction of our spiritual family, as were the cheering section at the Sovereign Center for Non-Catholic – 30% (214) Engineering Club the County Boys Basketball Championship, the class trip to Six Flags, the Prom, and the Drama Club extraordinary production of Beauty and the Beast. As our motto proudly states, “Unum in *Numbers based on 2012-13 Forensics Christo,” One in Christ, all of these are examples of what family is all about: being there for enrollments GeoCaching Club each other, being filled with emotions, and experiencing all that God has planned for us. Harry Potter Club I am eager to continue my journey with the Saints at Berks Catholic. I am convinced that Faculty/Student Ratio: 18:1 Lego Club your investment in Berks Catholic produces young men and women who will be catalysts Marquee Club for good wherever they live. I thank you for being a believer and a partner in our mission. National Honor Society 2013 Graduates Peer Listeners/HOPE Your prayers, financial support and encouragement make the success of our mission a Total – 199 reality. God Bless you and your family, and Go Saints! Pro-Life Club 95% attending 2 or 4 year colleges Relay for Life Team Sincerely, Sacristan Club The class of 2013 received $9.8 Ski Club million in scholarships. Saint Ambassadors School Newspaper Tony Balistrere Spanish Club Principal Faculty and Administration: 45 100% hold a Bachelor’s degree Step Club 53% hold a Master’s degree Student Government Yearbook or beyond Students can present their own club to Average faculty the administration if there is enough interest teaching experience: 18 years and a moderator. 2 3 The following are a few examples of how Berks Catholic students and faculty are living and exemplifying - Spanish faculty and students participated • PERFORMING ARTS - VOCAL: Performed the four pillars of GOD, FAMILY, ACADEMICS, and FUN in the school and greater communities. in a cultural immersion day with Spanish National Anthem and Christmas selection for music and dances in the auditorium. Reading Royals and for Senior Groups in local GOD FAMILY - 10 students completed a Spanish summer parishes, performed at U.S. Naturalization Ceremony • CAMPUS MINISTRY RETREATS: Hiking, • HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS: 20+ students immersion program in Reading. They traded at Reading, and Hosted District Chorus. Two Christmas cookies, golf, baseball, and a scavenger and faculty collected food and money and slept in the textbooks and took to the streets, students in District Chorus and one in Regional hunt were just a few of the 11 themed retreats run outside in the rain to raise awareness about restaurants, churches and community Chorus. One student participated in District Band. by Campus Ministry in 2012-13. homelessness. centers to learn about culture and language. • PERFORMING ARTS - THEATRE: By any • KAIROS: This multi-day, overnight retreat • SANTA’S HELPERS: The BC football team • MATH CHAMPIONSHIPS: Second place measure, the 2013 production of Beauty and the is held twice a year and has been described by and NHS collected, wrapped and delivered over finish in the 2012 Berks County Interscholastic Beast was a huge success! The entire cast and crew participants as life-changing. $1,500 in toys and gifts to hospitalized children and Math Championship. did an outstanding job honoring this Disney classic. • MARCH(ES) FOR LIFE: Hundreds of BC families in need. • NATIONAL FRENCH EXAM: Of 16 - Nominated for several YNOT Awards, students, faculty and parents participated in Pro- • RELAY FOR LIFE: Berks Catholic hosted the students who participated in Levels I through 4, including Most Memorable Female Vocal, Life marches in Washington DC and Reading. annual Cancer Awareness/Fund Raiser Relay 10 were ranked 2nd through 10th in the Lehigh Most Memorable Male Vocal, Most for Life. Approximately 50 students, faculty, Valley and four were ranked 7th through 11th in Memorable Supporting Actor Male and • SENIOR RETREAT: Seniors attended Mass and Most Memorable Overall Production. breakfast followed by a show at Sight and Sound administration and family members walked for 24 the nation. Theater. hours in support of cancer victims and survivors. • FORENSICS: Three BC students qualified for - Won YNOT Awards for Most Memorable • ACROSS THE COUNTY ALL YEAR LONG: and participated in the Grand National Forensics Supporting Actor and Most Memorable Throughout the year, Berks Catholic students Tournament in Philadelphia. Male Solo Vocal. performed acts of service including cleaning and • BERKS BEST: 18 students were nominated and beautification efforts, volunteering at a summer five were finalists in various subjects in the 2013 camp, tutoring underprivileged children, serving in Berks Best Awards. soup kitchens and shelters, raising money and collecting coats, shoes and food for those in need. • ACCEPTED!: 95% of the Class of 2013 continued their education at a two- or four-year college and • MISSION TRIP TO WEST VIRGINIA: received a total of $9.8 million in academic and Eight students chaperoned by two faculty members other merit scholarships and grants for college. participated in a life-changing Habitat for Humanity They were accepted to 157 different colleges and mission trip to West Virginia where they helped universities in 27 states. make an addition to a house and served the homeless. ACADEMICS FUN • VISUAL ARTS: More than 50 pieces of art • LANGUAGE IMMERSION: French teacher were on display and BC students won awards in spent two weeks in Montreal, Canada, as part of a the following categories at the Berks County language immersion program to further develop Secondary Art Show hosted by the GoggleWorks: her language and teaching skills. 1st Place: Tempura Paint • CULTURE: French faculty and students 3rd Place: Printmaking immersed themselves in French culture at Honorable Mention: 2D Mixed Media Papillion Brasserie, while enjoying a gourmet 2D Open, Loom Fibers meal and speaking only in French. 4 5 • ATHLETICS: Spring Sports: TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS: - Baseball: