Journal 1 Covington Catholic Journal Spring 2011 Issue 12 (859) 491-2247
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Covington Catholic Journal 1 Covington Catholic JOURNAL Spring 2011 Issue 12 (859) 491-2247 www.covcath.org UP COMING EVENTS Alumni social in the Griffin Centre: March 9, April 13, May 11 Alumni social for Basketball tournament draw: March 23 Alumni Basketball Tournament: March 25-27 Scholarship Reception: April 27 First Friday Mass: April 1, May 6 2 Covington Catholic Journal Covington Catholic Journal 3 TEAM TIEMAN The upper level of the Griffin Alumni Welcome Centre will become Alumni Hall. This Are you up for the Challenge? space is very large and could become a In the spring of 2010, generous donors Richard general use space which would include A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIpaL contributed $10,000 to establish The Dan any large activities, such as school dinner BOB ROWE Tieman Scholarship Fund at CCH as a way Dickmann ’80 dances and assemblies. All alumni are to honor Coach Dan Tieman’s legacy. Inspired urged to bring ideas for this building to the monthly alumni socials. by this giving, a friend of Covington Catholic President Alumni Reflecting upon the recently concluded Catholic Schools week, I am proud to report has offered a matching challenge grant of that, mostly, it was a normal week at CCH. Out of the ordinary events included the Association Alumni socials occur in the lower level $30,000! His offer is to provide an additional of the Griffin Centre every second All Schools Mass and the Diocesan Liturgy held at the Cathedral, but otherwise, it was $30,000 for Coach T’s scholarship if we grow It is my pleasure to welcome Richard Wednesday of the month, beginning business as usual. Professing our Catholic school pride is not a once a year occurrence the current scholarship amount to $30,000. to represent the Alumni Association. at 7pm. These socials have picked up here at Covington Catholic - it is an every day event. It is my goal to keep spirituality at The interest made on the $60,000 endowment His enthusiasm and determination are steam and have generated most of the the forefront of our campus life. I cherish my Catholic education and Christian values, will provide half the cost of tuition for one momentum that has been gained in this contagious. Please support him in his often expressing my gratitude for these necessities of life to our students. Our parents student each year for years to come. passion for the school, particularly by endeavor. The evening is made up of two attending alumni socials. Richard wants very informal components: informative have given us two very important gifts – the gift of life and the gift of faith - gifts that Those impacted by CoachT ieman’s legacy are your input and is excited to start offering updates on the school and social allow us a pathway to eternal life. asked to join Team Tieman as a: activities that will benefit the alumni” networking. Please make plans to invite a fellow Colonel and attend one of these State Champion: $1000 - Sue Finke Outward signs of our commitment to those in need continue to be demonstrated through annual service trips socials. Regional Champion: $500 A message from Richard benefiting the Special Olympics at Perfect North Slopes, Special Olympics bowling, Madonna House, Brighton In closing, I would like to thank you District Champion: $100 Dickmann, Alumni Association Center and Holly Hill. On a daily basis, our Colonels make life more pleasant and enjoyable for the less fortunate. alumni that take the time to read this President Our most recent undertaking, the Walk for Life in Washington, DC, involved almost one hundred students and alumni journal. As an informed alumnus Those of you who know Dan really several faculty members, all of whom stood up for the rights of the unborn on the national stage. understand how important this scholarship you can play a major role in the develop- The Alumni Association at Covington ment of this association. You are the most is to him. Let’s not let him down! Please take Catholic is alive and well. As the newly important player in this quest for a strong Academic accolades continue to be garnered by our young men. Our academic team recently won the Governor’s advantage of this wonderful opportunity to appointed President of the Alumni alumni association. I need you to come to double the impact the scholarship can have Association, I would like to reach out to all Cup District Competition, while the English Department has received numerous writing awards including those our alumni activities, but more important- earned through the scholastic writing competition and the state-wide literary magazine program. on a student by helping us raise the $20,000 alumni and ask you to RECONNECT. ly, I need you to reach out to those alumni in remaining funds. The deadline for this who have not reconnected with Covington challenge is March 31st. For those of you These are the most exciting times for the Catholic over the years and invite them School spirit continues to thrive among our student body, much as you, our alumni, discovered when you that donated the first time, please consider Alumni Association, and we owe it all to back. I look forward to seeing all Colonels spent your years here at CovCath. Our students continue to show their avid support of both our basketball and sending in another gift for the same amount. the Griffin family. For those of you who at the next alumni social. do not know, the Griffin family purchased swimming teams. We were proud to recently host the school’s very first “home” swim meet at Silver Lake, with If everyone does this, we will bring in another and gifted the building and property north an impressive turnout by our students, parents, and our faculty. Two of our football Colonels will further their $10,000 for the scholarship. Go Colonels! of the school to Covington Catholic for Richard Dickmann ’80 playing careers on the gridiron in college. Seniors Troy Zimmerman and Paul Ritter have signed Division I use as an alumni center. This building If we make our goal, a celebration for all the letters of intent. Mr. Timmerman will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy and Mr. Ritter will become an Eastern will become the foundation of a strong Kentucky University Colonel. donors will be held at the Griffin Centre in alumni association and strengthen our Donations so far April. To donate online visit www.covcath. for Griffin Centre commitment to all Colonels, past, present • Cable TV and Internet- Class of ’81 org and go to the Giving tab. Use the Our Alumni Association is growing and anxious to make its presence felt in regards to the modern-day and future. Colonels: We now have a (Dr. Otte) Memorial Donations online form to submit home! • P ainting- Randy ’79 and Drew El- Covington Catholic High School. The alumni meet on a monthly basis at the Griffin Centre and enthusiastically your gift. You may also make the gift in lison’06 of Ellison Painting look forward to giving back in appreciation for the wonderful memories and the quality education that they honor of the Dan Tieman Scholarship Fund We have begun facility improvements • P aint supplies and dividing wall- Bar- received during their time here as Colonels. Our alumni are the foundation upon which our school stands. by sending a check to CCH Attn: Tieman to make the Griffin Centre inviting for ry Brake ’84 of JF Brake Interiors the alumni. These improvements have Please consider getting involved and making a positive impact on the well-being and progression of your alma Scholarship Fund, 1600 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, • TV’s - Class of ’81 mater. KY 41011. been made by enthusiastic alumni who • Fir eplace, logs- Traci Kautzman, Dave understand the vision of this “Colonel Flood of Cincinnati Gas Lite Haven.” • Furniture- Dave Drees ’78 It is our hope that our example, teachings, and influences will be absorbed by those who we serve here at • Ping Pong table and TV’s- Griffith Covington Catholic High School. It is our goal that the students will not only incorporate them into their daily The lower level of this facility is our family lives but continue to be role models for others that they meet throughout life. alumni meeting place. Some of the most • Glass- The Mechings, Vince’49, Joe recognizable improvements have been ’83 and Dan Melching ’90 of Gateway new paint, two 50 inch flat screen TVs Glass God’s Blessings, and a working fireplace. Our hope is to • Cabine ts- Jeremy Lenihan ’94 decorate this space with items that will • Ceiling tiles- enK Hardcorn ’83 of J& S Bob Rowe generate memories and reignite that Interior System, Barry Brake ’84 of JF “Spirit that will not die” in all of us. Other Brake Interiors considered uses of this space may include • CCH Seal – Chas. Seligman Dist. access to our alumni for private use such • Electrician-Mark Tillman ’78 as family gatherings. • TV- Dave Schulte ’79 4 Covington Catholic Journal Covington Catholic Journal 5 2 0 1 1 a 4.0 GPA, two NORTHERN KENTUCKIAN OF THE YEAR The Final state football championships, Kenny & Brian Williams two-time silver EVENT medalist in the Bob Castellini discus throw at HONORARY LUNCHEON The night before Thanksgiving will change for everyone this year. the state track It is hard to believe that the Kenny and Brian Williams event has championships spanned 10 years. Hundreds of alumni, family and friends have and 1st team Covington Catholic High and is one of the team’s most passionate fans.