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A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CATHOLIC STAR HERALD S2 Catholic Star Herald Back to School August 17, 2018 Our parishioners value our schools

By Mary P. Boyle is so strong that God never stops draw- ing us to Him and it is in Him alone am in awe of the sacrifices our This back-to-school season, that we will find truth and happiness. parents and guardians make to pro- This back-to-school season, I invite I vide their children with the gift of I invite you to join me for a you to join me for a back-to-God jour- a Catholic school education. I am ney. If you have been away, come grateful to the many benefactors, back to Mass. If you are missing including pastors and faithfully con- back-to-God journey. God’s presence in your life, start by tributing parishioners, who continue to letting Him know you are open to a support the ministry of Catholic educa- heroes. Our faith teaches that a life give parents and guardians a constant relationship with Him. Only God can tion in the Diocese of Camden. For lived in Christ is the promise of eterni- partner in faith. Bringing the Gospel to satisfy the longing in our hearts that two years in a row, the second collec- ty. But how do we make that real in a the classroom helps us achieve our society and families cannot always fill. tion during Catholic Schools Week has culture that believes goodness and mission: to educate and inspire young I enter each new school year full of been among the most successful dioce- beauty are superficial and can be pur- minds spiritually, academically and in hope, enthusiasm and gratitude for the san appeals. That generosity tells me chased over the counter or with a sur- service to others. Celebrating the opportunity to play a part in the educa- our parishioners value our schools and gical procedure? How do we make that Eucharist at frequent school Masses tion and faith formation of our youth. recognize the difference our graduates real in a culture that believes there are offers young people a taste of the tran- With the support of families, clergy make in the world. For those of us in no objective truths? scendent beauty of our God, and a and parish communities, I continue to the ministry of Catholic education, it Parents and guardians are responsi- break from the barrage of distractions pray that our schools will help young reinforces the work we do each day. ble for helping young people believe that offer false promises. people find the beauty and truth God Amidst news headlines and Twitter in and celebrate Jesus’ promise that He The Catechism of the Catholic alone can provide. feeds, Facebook and Snapchat, our is the Way, the Truth and the Life. It’s Church (27) teaches that, since we are young people find it increasingly diffi- a lofty ambition and sometimes a terri- created by and for God, our desire for Mary P. Boyle is superintendent of cult to find role models and true fying responsibility. Catholic schools Him is etched in our hearts. The bond schools, Diocese of Camden.

A coach gives tips at a basket- ball camp at Saint Mary Regional School, East Vineland. Below, students drawing at Guardian Angels Regional School, Gibbstown.

Summer camps

Many Catholic schools are filled with activities throughout the summer months. Above, students have an art class at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Regional School, Berlin. At left, stu- dents wearing their handmade bracelets put their hands together at Saint Michael the Archangel Regional School, Clayton. August 17, 2018 Back to School Catholic Star Herald S3 Local education leaders have national voices By Mary Beth Peabody

arianela Nunez is a bridge builder for Latino families M and South Jersey Catholic Schools. Dr. Bill Watson leads all efforts related to curriculum and assessment for the schools. Recognized as leaders in their fields, the duo’s footprints are showing up a long way from South Jersey.

Nunez: Exploring parental choice and Latino enrollment In June of this year, Nunez attended the Reform Leaders Summit on parental choice in education as an invited participant with a fully-paid fellowship. She spent three days in New Orleans with a distinguished group of educators, legislators, policy- makers and researchers to explore the topic. The cohort of about 35 leaders will convene again in Tampa, January 2019 and Indianapolis next May. “The emphasis is allowing every parent to have the money that goes to Photo by James A. McBride a child’s education so the parents can Marianela Nunez and Dr. Bill Watson compare notes on their separate trips to Notre Dame for national education confer- choose” said Nunez. “Catholic schools ences. Nunez is field consultant Latino enrollment for the Camden Diocese’s Office of Catholic Schools, and Watson is would tremendously benefit if we director of curriculum and assessment. place the money in parents’ hands and let them choose where to send their States even better – for the Latino Program at the University of Notre “I understand what it’s like to be in children. It would totally change the community and all students. More than Dame — a designation reserved for the real world of Catholic schools,” he landscape of how education works.” 100 leaders from Catholic schools few, according to Academic Program said. “When [leaders] are on the Notre The Reform Leaders Summit is part across the country attended the ACE- Director Melodie Wyttenbach, Ph.D. Dame campus in the summer, they of the University of Notre Dame’s sponsored event at the University of The Remick program is part of have this intensive experience, 9-5 and Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic beyond, every day, generating excite- and was started at the request of the “ACE wants to be the best support Education, and it’s designed specifical- ment — and planning — for all that United States Conference of Catholic for Catholic education in the country. ly for emerging leaders in Catholic Catholic schools can and should be. Bishops. They want to create better leaders,” education. The program spans three There is so much energy and hope. Nunez explained that some group said Nunez. “[With Ace], I’m part of summers (on-site) and two academic When they get back to their schools, it members have been studying parental something bigger than the diocese,” school years, with graduates earning a can be tough to begin the process of choice for years, while others are she said, adding that late nights shar- Master of Arts in Educational putting those plans into action, bit by learning more about the concept and ing ideas and brainstorming, building Leadership. bit. sorting through different models, such relationships around shared interests, “Bill is an awesome team member “We do that work every day in the as vouchers and tax credits. A new was a highlight of the conference. and contributor … so stellar we asked Office of Catholic Schools. I think the cohort is selected each year to develop “Marianela is really good with net- him to be a lead [instructor] and he leaders appreciate knowing that I’m additional leaders who can advocate working,” said Steve Hogan, principal said yes,” said Wyttenbach, noting right in there with them.” for parental choice in their home at Saint Mary School in Vineland. that Watson’s role as a lead is an Watson is right in there with faculty states. Hogan attended the ACE conference at exception for adjunct faculty. In addi- and administrators at South Jersey Nunez helps Latino families find a Notre Dame and saw Nunez in action. tion to spending time at Notre Dame Catholic Schools as well. Since he home in South Jersey Catholic schools. “She has developed relationships each summer, she said, Watson is joined the Camden Diocese in 2013, She speaks about the schools at with her counterparts in other dioceses, available and accessible throughout he has led groups of teachers to Spanish Masses, helps with school and they all share best practices,” he the school year to cohort members, redesign the science, math, English tours, paperwork and registration, said. “She picked up things she wants who are referred to as leaders, not language arts and, this summer, social finds and develops Madrinas (Spanish to do in our diocese. She [also] intro- students. studies curricula for grades K-12. Fifty word for godmother) to work with duced me to a lot of people who can Watson facilitates and instructs the or more teachers have participated in families locally, serves as a translator, be a good resource for me.” year-long internship experience of 11 each subject area. Many of those and stays in touch with families to Hogan said Nunez was full of ideas leaders, helping them apply concepts teachers have attended ACE programs make sure the school experience is a and eager to run them by him. “She and practices from coursework to their at Notre Dame in the curriculum positive one. truly has a very clear focus and “real world” schools and positions. He redesign process. Since Nunez joined the diocese in vision,” he said. said he learns as much as they do. Working in the Office of Catholic 2014, Latino enrollment in South “The Remick Leadership Program Schools is a year-round vocation. Jersey Catholic elementary schools has Watson: An ACE faculty brings together people at the top of Passionate about Catholic education increased by 75 percent. member their game from Catholic schools and invigorated by their summer expe- Less than two weeks after her New Nunez and Watson nearly crossed in throughout country. I learn so much to riences, Nunez and Watson continue to Orleans trip, Nunez was packing her the skies as Watson made his way to bring back to what we do in our support the mission of South Jersey bags again, headed for a three-day South Bend in mid-July. He is an schools,” said Watson. In exchange, he Catholic Schools: to educate and conference that focused on ways to adjunct, national faculty member in the brings real-life experience to the class- inspire young minds spiritually, aca- make Catholic schools in the United Mary Ann Remick Leadership room. demically and in service to others. S4 Catholic Star Herald Back to School August 17, 2018 The core of the social studies curriculum

By Dr. Bill Watson Middle Ages helped to shape the world we live in now. Middle and high ocial studies curriculum holds Social studies is, in a word, social. school students studying the 20th one of education’s best kept It is the story of people. Century can look closely at the life of S secrets, hidden in plain view. Dorothy Day and discuss how the Most adults easily recognize the topics Catholic Worker Movement influenced contained in the social studies curricu- and students from kindergarteners September with the team’s articulation workers’ rights and its long-term influ- lum from our days in school: history, starting their journey in Catholic of root beliefs at the core of the social ence on the presence of the social jus- civics, geography, and if we experi- schools to high school seniors prepar- studies curriculum. Among the beliefs tice teachings of the church in policies enced a well-rounded program, eco- ing for college with Advanced are that “People can change the world today. nomics, as well. The secret that ties Placement U.S. History. Their commit- around them,” and “Learning from the The curriculum team will work from these topics together is that social ment so far has included two days of past propels us in movement toward examples like these as they develop studies is, in a word, social. It is the workshops during the 2017-18 school social justice.” These beliefs and oth- and implement 4-8 social studies units story of people: Where we live, what year, extended readings and standards ers like them allow a uniquely through the 2018-19 year, depending we believe, how we organize our- reviews, research conducted at their Catholic perspective to illuminate his- on the age of the students they teach. selves, how we interact, what happens schools about their colleagues’ current tory, civics, economics and even geog- They will meet twice to compare notes when we disagree, and many other practices and needs in social studies, raphy in classrooms across South during the school year and then for complex interactions we have with and a four-day intensive institute in Jersey. another intensive institute next June to each other and our world. June. For example, second and third grade prepare the final version for full imple- The 50 teachers who are part of the The fruit of their efforts thus far is students learn about communities in mentation in 2019-20. At every step, social studies curriculum development the 110-page draft curriculum they social studies. Our curriculum guides their dedication and passion will team for South Jersey Catholic will pilot this year, but the beginning students to think about how the global ensure that the best kept secret in edu- Schools want to make sure the essen- was unearthing and articulating what church and their respective home cation won’t be a secret for long. tial ingredient of social studies — peo- inspires them so much about social parishes are important, foundational ple — morphs from secret to common studies, especially in Catholic schools: communities in their lives. Fifth grade Dr. Bill Watson is director of cur- knowledge. The team represents every People. students study not only ancient civi- riculum and assessment, Office of elementary and diocesan high school The development process started last lizations but how the church of the Catholic Schools, Diocese of Camden.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE — A teacher conducts an English as a Second Language lesson during a summer program at Saint Anthony of Padua School, Camden. Saint Anthony is part of the Catholic Partnership Schools network that also includes Saint Cecilia School in Pennsauken and Holy Name, Sacred Heart and Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral, all in Camden. August 17, 2018 Back to School Catholic Star Herald S5 Saint Joseph’s irreplaceable ‘Mr. Bernie’

By Mary Beth Peabody

or nearly six years, “Mr. Bernie” Griffin has made Saint F Joseph Regional School in Somers Point shine. He’s an early riser, a hard worker, a generous col- league and a loyal fan of the school. Griffin wakes up at 4 a.m., without an alarm clock, and arrives at the school by 5. He likes to settle in, read the paper and watch the news until his work day starts at 6. By the time school begins, Griffin has cleaned and replenished supplies in the bathrooms, raised the flag, set up the gym for morning assembly, put out cones for the car line, brought in the milk and made coffee for the teachers. “I get along with all the teachers. I’m more than happy to do what I can to help make their day a little easier,” he said. Griffin’s generosity does not go unnoticed. Principal Dr. Janice Fipp caused him to blush behind his well- Photo by Mary Beth Peabody groomed white beard when she men- “Mr. Bernie” Griffin has worked as the custodian of Saint Joseph Regional School, Somers Point, for nearly six years. tioned the high-end pastries he brings Catholic schools depend on the hard work and dedication of support staff who are part of the school community. for teachers many Fridays. “I’m in early so I know there’s nobody else Summertime may be quiet without here but Bernie,” she said, referring to the bustling activity of students and the fact that the pastries simply appear, “I’ll do whatever I can to help teachers, but for Griffin it’s the time to with no note. take cleaning to another plane. “Well they gotta have something this place keep going.” “Last day of school I say good-bye with their coffee,” Griffin said. to the kids and I’m out the door for [a With an arm brace and knee pads for Bernie Griffin, custodian week] of vacation. I come back and protection, Griffin said he never stops start to empty out every classroom, moving during a typical work day, one by one,” he said. which ends at 2 p.m. (3 on Fridays). “I back to the area from Florida, is well them grow from year to year.” He removes all furniture, cleans the like to come in early … get my work cared for. He described the school as a positive room, then sweeps and strips the done and be home at a decent time,” Fipp marveled at the way Griffin’s environment. “There’s no bullying. floors. Next come five coats of wax. he said, although getting home usually family pulled together during their None of that nonsense going on here. “Then all that furniture’s gotta go back involves a detour to another job, such mother’s recent battle with cancer. …The kids have a lot of respect.” in and you move on to the next room,” as landscaping, power washing or “When she really needed him last win- Griffin said he feels close to school he said. painting. ter, I’d ask if he needed time, but he’d families, too, and gets invitations to When the students and teachers “Anything to make a couple extra say, ‘I’ve got the weekend,’” she ball games and graduation parties. The return, Griffin will have deep-cleaned bucks,” said Griffin. recalled. students ask him to sign their year- 30 rooms, two hallways, a kitchen and Home is a neighborhood with “You’ve gotta come together. That’s books. And he was a standout all bathrooms. And he will have friends who are like family, some of what family’s all about,” said Griffin. Underdog, complete with the mask, at painted and made repairs — some whom he helps regularly. If there is Griffin still mourns the loss of his the pre-Super Bowl pep rally in cele- inside and some outside. By sum- extra food from the school lunch, father, who died six years ago, but said bration of the Eagles. mer’s end, he will need new shoes Griffin brings it to needy neighbors. he is grateful every day that his father Catholic schools would not survive and sneakers. He said he hates to see food get “bugged him” to apply for the job at without their Bernie Griffins: the indi- “I’ll do whatever I can to help this thrown out, especially when he knows Saint Joseph. After years of construc- viduals who work behind the scenes to place keep going,” he said. people who can use it. tion work, Griffin said he is happy to clean the building and keep major sys- “I tell him ’you need to slow down, Eighth of 10 children, Griffin have a full-time position with health tems in order, prepare and serve lunch, because I want you here for a long remains close with his siblings and is insurance and protection from the sun. answer phones, make sure records are time,’ said Fipp, accentuating “slow” Uncle Bernie to “about 20” nieces and And he loves the Saint Joseph up to date, manage the mail, mow the and “long” to make her point. “He’s nephews. Scattered on both sides of Regional School community. grass and trim the hedges, order books the hardest worker you’re ever going the Delaware River, the siblings make “I have a good relationship with the and supplies — and get the coffee to meet,” she added. “He is Saint sure their mother, who recently moved kids,” he said. “It’s awesome watching started. Joseph.” Four elementary schools will have new principals this year

our new elementary school princi- Angels Catholic School in Woodbury Lima School in Haddon Heights. grandchildren or looking forward to a Fpals have been named for the 2018- Heights. John Cafagna, formerly assis- The South Jersey Catholic Schools new career move/ministry, may God 19 school year. Ray Bonnette has joined tant principal, is now principal at Our community thanks outgoing leaders for bless these individuals in their transi- Good Shepherd Regional Catholic Lady of Hope Regional School in their years of service to Catholic edu- tions: Donald Garecht., Sister Paula School in Collingswood. Patricia Blackwood. Deacon Joseph Rafferty cation. Randow, OSF, William Stonis and Paulsen is the new principal at Holy was appointed principal at Saint Rose of Whether spending more time with Elsie Tedeski. S6 Catholic Star Herald Back to School August 17, 2018

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  S8 Catholic Star Herald Back to School August 17, 2018 Schools look ahead with innovation but also focus on tradition By Carol Zimmermann but it’s an important first step because chief leadership and program officer at Pope Francis has asked of the church: Catholic News Service it recognizes the need to tap into -- and the National Catholic Educational to be “disciple-making places.” And promote and market -- the spirit of the Association. she hoped they would evangelize in WASHINGTON — If anyone could early Catholic schools and their She said it’s also crucial for Catholic such a way that Catholics and non- rest on their laurels, it’s Catholic founders and to adapt that creativity schools’ future that educators and Catholics would say: “I want that for schools for all they have accomplished and innovation to today’s world. church leaders understand and not shy my child. I want to be part of that in their U.S. history, educating in the “The future of Catholic education: away from the culture young people community because I feel a goodness faith and teaching children of all back- It’s bright. It’s bright as long as our live in today. about it.” grounds in cities and rural areas across Catholic educators, our church, our “We need to step right in … and No doubt that was part of the inten- the country. leaders, have an open mind” and make show them the way to navigate a very tion of the early Catholic schools, to Acknowledging these past achieve- sure what they do, how they teach and complex world,” she added. educate, but also educate in the faith, ments alone might not be enough to interact with young people is relevant, Edmondson said school leaders in mission territories and then in cities propel these schools into the future, said Barbara McGraw Edmondson, want Catholic schools to be what after the huge influx of Catholic immi- grants in the late 19th century. Catholic schools had plenty of sup- port too. The First Plenary Council of Baltimore in 1852 specifically urged every Catholic parish in the country to establish its own school and these schools, primarily led by women reli- gious, flourished. By 1920, there were 6,551 Catholic elementary schools teaching 1.8 million students and by the mid-1960s -- the height of Catholic school enrollment -- 4.5 million stu- dents attended more than 13,000 schools. That hardly compares with today’s statistics. The most recent NCEA figures, for 2017-2018, show Catholic school enrollment at 1.8 million students in 6,352 Catholic schools. In 2017-2018, 16 new schools opened and 110 consolidated or closed, but those that closed include some that consolidated and re-opened as new entities. NCEA breaks down the closures to a net loss of 66 elemen- tary schools and 11 secondary schools. The report also notes that 1,872 schools have a waiting list for admis- sion. “The trend line does not look good, but recently it’s balanced out, “ said Peter Litchka, associate education pro- fessor and director of the educational leadership program at Loyola University Maryland. He noted the shift in demographics in recent years, causing Catholic schools to close as families have moved out of cities. But he also point- ed out, as many have said before, that at the height of Catholic school enroll- ment, it didn’t cost as much to attend these schools, because faculty and staff members were often women religious who worked for low salaries. “Now, most, if not all, are lay teach- ers,” he said, noting that tuition reflects current wages and health bene- fits. And that, for many, is the bottom line because for many families, it’s just too expensive to send their chil- dren to Catholic school. He also said schools are focusing on promoting what they do day in and day out — being Catholic — which is a drawing point regardless of where people are from and can attract new students. August 17, 2018 Back to School Catholic Star Herald S9

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Paul VI High School welcomes the class of 2022 and would like to thank each sending school for preparing their students for the next four years of high school.

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Sister Patricia Travaline, Camden Catholic graduate, celebrates 60th jubilee edical Mission Sister Patricia vows in 1963. After earning a bache- After earning a master’s degree in nurse and director of the AIDS pro- M Travaline, MMS, a native of lor’s degree in nursing public health from the University of gram at Nangina Hospital. Returning Collingswood, celebrated her 60th from Saint Louis Hawaii in 1970, Sister Pat served as a to the U.S., she worked with the termi- Jubilee of Profession of Vows on University in 1960, community health director in nally ill, in prison ministry with Aug. 15. Sister Pat was mis- Rawalpindi, Pakistan, before returning women in recovery, and as an elected After graduating from Camden sioned to Holy Family to Bangladesh, where she served as a representative on our Assembly of Catholic High School, Sister Pat Hospital in Dacca, community health advisor, health plan- North America. Sister Pat still works became a registered nurse at Fitzgerald- SISTER Bangladesh, where she ner and trainer. part-time at the MMS Thrift Shop and Mercy Hospital and entered Medical PATRICIA served as a staff nurse In East Africa, Sister Pat served for in the Mission Development Center. Mission Sisters (MMS) in 1955. She TRAVALINE for eight years and then 15 years with those affected by She also assists in the care of elderly made her first vows in 1958 and final as acting director of nursing education. HIV/AIDS, both as a public health MMS.

Veronica Cava holds her painting “Ruth.” Cherry Hill art in Washington, D.C. ach spring, a nation-wide high E school arts competition is spon- sored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Veronica Cava, a 2018 graduate of Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill, was among hun- dreds of students who submitted art- work to the competition, and she was selected the winner for N.J. District 3 with her submission of “Ruth.” Cava was honored with a visit to the U.S. Capitol where she was awarded the Congressional Art Award for N.J. District 3. Her trip included a meeting with N.J. Congressman Tom MacArthur and a tour of the Capitol Building, where her select- ed artwork will hang for one year. The winning artwork is also featured on House.gov’s Congressional Art Competition page. Cava will be attending Rowan University in the fall, to study medical illustration. S16 Catholic Star Herald Back to School August 17, 2018 Fiscal Year 2019 Public Announcement

The Diocese of Camden announced today that low cost, nutritious school meals and/or milk will be available to all children enrolled in the schools listed below. In addition, meals and/or milk will be provided free or at a greatly reduced price to children from households whose gross income is at or below the amounts listed on the household size and income scale which appears below. Applications for Free and Reduced Price School Meals will be sent to the households of all children enrolled in the schools listed.

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Application forms are available at Any parent dissatisfied with the eligi- institutions participating in or adminis- the information requested in the form. the school’s website and at your bility determination m ay contact the tering USDA programs are prohibited To request a copy of the complaint child’s school. Application can be sub- school to request an informal confer- from discriminating based on race, form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit mitted at any time during the school ence or may appeal the decision by color, national origin, sex, disability, your completed form or letter to year. If a household member becomes requesting a form al hearing. Parents age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior USDA by m ail: U.S. Department of unemployed, or the household size or may call the school for further infor- civil rights activity in any program or Agriculture, Office of the Assistant income changes during the school mation on the program. activity conducted or funded by Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 year, parents are encouraged to contact Once determinations are completed, USDA. Independence Avenue, SW, the school so that all children receive school officials are required to verify Persons with disabilities who Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: the proper benefits. three percent of the approved free and require alternative means of communi- (202) 690-7442; or email: For the school officials to determine reduced price applications on file. cation for program information (e.g. [email protected]. This insti- eligibility, the household must provide Foster children are eligible for free Braille, large print, audiotape, tution is an equal opportunity provider. the following information listed on the meals or free milk. Households receiv- American Sign Language, etc.), The following schools participate in application: names of all household ing assistance under NJ SNAP or should contact the Agency (State or one or more of the following School members; household income received Temporary Assistance for Needy local) where they applied for benefits. Nutrition Programs: National School by each household member; type of Families (TANF) for their children Individuals who are deaf, hard of Lunch Program, School Breakfast income; frequency of income such as will be notified of their eligibility for hearing or have speech disabilities Program, After School Snack Program, weekly, every two weeks, twice a free benefits unless the household noti- may contact USDA through the Special Milk Program. month or monthly; and the signature fies the school that it chooses to Federal Relay Service at (800) 877- • Holy Name School, Camden and the last four digits of the social decline benefits. Households receiving 8339. Additionally, program informa- • Sacred Heart School, Camden security number of an adult household assistance under NJ SNAP or TANF tion may be made available in lan- • Saint Anthony of Padua School, member certifying that the information should only submit an application if guages other than English. Camden provided is correct. they are not notified of their eligibility To file a program complaint of dis- • Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral School, The information provided by parents by a specified date determined by the crimination, complete the USDA Camden on the application will be kept confi- school. Program Discrimination Complaint • Saint Cecilia School, Pennsauken dential and will be used only for the In accordance with Federal civil Form, (AD-3027) found online at: • Saint Mary School, Williamstown purpose of determining eligibility. rights law and U.S. Department of http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_fi • Saint John Paul II Regional The school will advise parents of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regu- ling_cust.html, and at any USDA School, Stratford their child’s eligibility within 10 work- lations and policies, the USDA, its office, or write a letter addressed to • Saint Mary Regional, East ing days of receipt of the application. Agencies, offices, and employees, and USDA and provide in the letter all of Vineland August 17, 2018 Back to School Catholic Star Herald S17 Coach: Play every game like it’s your last By John Knebels tumor removed from her arm. It later at Paul VI in Haddonfield. grew back, and when she was a sopho- “Playing for Macie was a special t’s that time of the year again that more, doctors presented some options. thing because she is a young, knowl- most parents have anticipated They could remove it and leave her edgeable coach and can relate to a I since, well, mid-June. Most high totally fine. Then again, she could team in many ways because she’s been school students, meanwhile, remain in develop nerve damage. Worst case, the around the game since she was young a state of denial. tumor could become cancerous. like most of her players,” said Paul VI In less than three weeks, most Welcome to an abbreviated child- junior Morgan Fisher. “Having Macie schools will have begun another aca- hood. as a coach was a good learning experi- demic year. The summer frolicking of “As a 15-year-old kid, this was all ence and she made it fun.” 2018 will make way for essays, pretty scary, especially because I was It is not an accident that McGeehan quizzes, tests and — perhaps the worst starting to showcase for college soft- chose to coach at two Catholic schools part — waking up close to dawn ball,” said McGeehan. “I had the sur- after graduating from both Eustace and instead of sleeping until noon. gery and it all went well; however, Collingswood’s Saint John’s grade Among those who never quite expe- they told me the tumor had taken over school, now Good Shepherd. In fact, rienced the early September blues is part of my tricep and I had lost part of she left Saint John’s to attend public Macie McGeehan. A 2011 graduate of it.” school for sixth grade. Pennsauken’s Bishop Eustace Physical therapy helped strengthen After one year, McGeehan decided Preparatory School, McGeehan the area. McGeehan was able to over- to transfer back to Saint John’s. embraced her education as an exciting come the hardship, but she had learned “I missed the Catholic school atmos- venture, highlighted by starring as a many lessons along the way, some that phere,” she said. “Growing up, standout softball shortstop, not to men- she would be more than willing to Catholic identity was a large part of tion maintaining a 4.0 grade-point share with any athlete hampered by a my life. In college, I prayed before I average and achieving a 1,860 SAT potential calamity. stepped on the field every day. score. “One thing I would tell any student Photo by John Knebels Coaching at the Catholic high schools Macie McGeehan, a 2011 graduate “I always looked forward to going athlete is to play every day and every has been great because I can incorpo- of Pennsauken’s Bishop Eustace back to school,” said McGeehan, 25, a game like it’s your last, because you Preparatory School, is now its soft- rate the Catholic values on the field in biology teacher at Haddon Heights don’t know if it will be,” she said. ball coach. the same way I was taught at Eustace.” High School. “I truly enjoyed my “Just leave everything on the field. McGeehan advises high school ath- experience at Bishop Eustace and “For a student who has suffered an Grubb. “Coach also asked her dad, letes to play several sports if possible. loved going to school there. I’m a per- injury, I would tell them to not give up Bob McGeehan, to be her assistant. “The benefits of playing multiple petual student and love learning, so and push through it. It is important to She couldn’t have made a better sports are huge for student athletes,” going back to school was never a use the time when you are injured to choice. This showed us how much she said. “Socially, multiple sports chore for me.” focus on the mental part of the game family meant to Macie and Coach help students to meet other athletes Now serving her alma mater as soft- — visualizing success, learning the Bob, and it brought a culture of family and be part of multiple groups. ball coach since last spring, McGeehan plays, and staying mentally tough. to our team that was really never there Athletically, it allows the athlete to said athletics aided her overall devel- Injuries can be hard to handle, but they before. train different skills, as well as work opment in both high school and col- can always be a learning experience.” “We were now all on the same page different muscles. lege. According to Bishop Eustace junior and dedicated ourselves to give 100 “I sport specialized prior to going “Athletics helped shape me with dis- Maddie Grubb, McGeehan’s leader- percent to support our coaches and into high school, and I wish I had cipline, commitment and work ethic,” ship was the driving force behind the teammates. Coach Macie’s actions pre- played another sport besides just soft- she said. Crusaders capturing the Olympic pared us for success due to how much ball, especially at a private school. A health scare almost derailed a Colonial Conference title last year. she believed in us throughout the Many times students come from all career that eventually helped land a “Our team had the talent and it just entire season.” over at private schools, so playing scholarship at Towson University. needed to be put together as a team, The year before, McGeehan had sports is a big way to meet new When she was 7, McGeehan had a and Macie helped to do that,” said made an impact as an assistant coach friends.”

Photo by Alan M. Dumoff NEW SEASON — Hammonton’s Saint Joseph High School football team runs practice drills on Aug. 8. S18 Catholic Star Herald Back to School August 17, 2018 Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Camden

Visit a school in your area and discover why a Catholic school education is The Gift of a Lifetime. Come to an open house or call any of our schools to set up a personal tour. Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School Collingswood 856-858-1562 www.goodshepherdcollingswood.org Open house: Thursday, October 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Guardian Angels Regional School Elementary Schools Pre-K-3rd grade: Gibbstown 4th-8th grade: Paulsboro Assumption Regional Catholic School 856-423-9440 Galloway www.gars-online.com 609-652-7134 Open house: Tuesday, November 13, 9:00-10:30 a.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m. www.assumptionregional.org Holy Angels Catholic School Open house: Thursdays, October 11 and December 13, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Woodbury 856-848-6826 Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School www.holyangelswoodbury.org Cape May Court House Open house: January 21, 2019 609-624-1900 www.bishopmchugh.com Our Lady of Hope Regional School Open house: Thursday, September 13; Friday, September 14; Tuesday, Blackwood September 25; Wednesday, September 26; Monday, October 8; Friday, 856-227-4442 October 12; “Transfer Tuesday,” October 16; Thursday, November 8; http://www.ourladyofhopecatholicschool.org Friday, November 9; “Transfer Tuesday,” November 20, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Open house: Pre-K and Kindergarten Preview, Wednesday, November 7, 9:00-10:00 a.m. and Thursday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. Bishop Schad Regional School Walk-in Wednesdays, first Wednesday of each month in October, Vineland November, December, 10:00 a.m.-Noon 856-691-4490 www.bsrschool.us Our Lady of Mount Carmel Regional School Open house: Thursday, August 23, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Berlin 856-767-1751 Cape Trinity Catholic School www.olmc-school.org North Wildwood Open house: Four week series of free sessions for toddlers and 609-522-2704 parents/caregivers. Tuesdays, October 9, 16, 23 and 30, 9:30-10:15 a.m. www.capetrinitycatholic.org Open house: Tuesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. Our Lady Star of the Sea Regional School Atlantic City The Catholic Partnership Schools (CPS) 609-345-0648 856-338-0966 www.olssac.org www.catholicpartnershipschools.org Contact CPS office or individual school to set up a visit and tour. Resurrection Catholic School Camden Cherry Hill Holy Name School – 856-365-7930 856-667-3034 Sacred Heart School – 856-963-1341 www.rcscherryhill.com Saint Anthony of Padua School – 856-966-6791 Open house: Thursday, November 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m. with book fair Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral School – 856-964-4336 Pennsauken Saint John Paul II Regional School Saint Cecilia School – 856-662-0149 Stratford 856-783-3088 Christ the King Regional School www.jp2rs.org Haddonfield Open house: Science Explorers grades K-8, Thursday, August 23, 856-429-2084 6:00-7:30 p.m. www.ckrs.org Breakfast with Santa and school tours, December 1, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon August 17, 2018 Back to School Catholic Star Herald S19 Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Camden

Saint Joseph Regional Elementary School Diocesan Catholic High Schools Hammonton 609-704-2400 Camden Catholic High School www.stjosephprek8.org Cherry Hill Open house: Thursday, October 18, 6:00 p.m. 856-663-2247 www.camdencatholic.org Saint Joseph Regional School Open house: Thursday, October 25, 6:30 p.m. Somers Point 609-927-2228 Gloucester Catholic Junior Senior High School www.sjrs.org Gloucester Open house: Tuesday, October 9 and Thursday, November 15, 9:00-10:30 a.m. 856-456-4400 For alumni, Wednesday, October 17, 9:00-10:30 a.m. www.gchsrams.org Open house: Thursday, October 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Saint Margaret Regional School Woodbury Heights Holy Spirit High School 856-845-5200 Absecon www.stmargarets-rs.org 609-646-3000 Open house: Sunday, November 4, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. www.holyspirithighschool.com Open house: Thursday, October 25, 6:00 p.m. Saint Mary School Vineland Paul VI High School 856-692-8537 Haddonfield www.smrschool.org 856-858-4900 Open house: Wednesday, November 7, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon www.pvihs.org Open house: Thursday, November 15, 6:30-9:00 p.m. Saint Mary School Williamstown Saint Joseph High School 856-629-6190 Hammonton www.smarys.org 609-561-8700 Open house: Thursdays, August 23, November 8, December 6, 7:00-8:30 p.m. www.stjoek12.org Open house: Thursday, October 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saint Michael the Archangel Regional School Clayton Wildwood Catholic High School 856-881-0067 North Wildwood www.smrsonline.com 609-522-7257 Open house: Wednesday, November 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m. www.wildwoodcatholic.org Open house: Tuesday, October 30, 6:30 p.m. Saint Peter School Merchantville 856-665-5879 www.stpeterschool.org Private Catholic High Schools Open house: Thursday, November 8, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Bishop Eustace Preparatory School Saint Rose of Lima School Pennsauken Haddon Heights 856-662-2160 856-546-6166 www.eustace.org www.strosewebsite.com Open house: Sunday, October 28, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Open house: Wednesday, October 17, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Our Lady of Mercy Academy Saint Teresa Regional School Newfield Runnemede 856-697-2008 856-939-1207 www.olmanj.org www.stteresaschool.org Open house: Thursday, November 8, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Open house: Thursday, October 18, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saint Augustine Preparatory School Saint Vincent de Paul Regional School Richland Mays Landing 856-697-2600 609-625-1565 www.hermits.com www.svdprs.com Open house: Friday, November 9, 8:00 a.m. S20 Catholic Star Herald Back to School August 17, 2018 Looking ahead in South Jersey Catholic Schools

lanning for the next year is touch subjects such as race relations, underway long before a school archery, architecture and sign lan- P year ends, and when students guage. leave for summer, the heavy lifting begins for the fall — from brick and The Gloucester Catholic mortar updates, to plans for curricu- (Gloucester) community looks for- lum and enrichment, to technology ward to getting to know the incom- enhancements. The Star Herald ing class of 2022 on August 23, checked in with many schools to see before the official start of the school what students will find when they year. With a focus on the future, the return in September. school is hosting career events in the fall and spring, connecting students Elementary Schools and alums to learn more about career paths and networking. At Assumption (Galloway), stu- dents will have additional opportuni- Several new courses will be avail- ties to connect through clubs and able at Paul VI High School sports. New clubs include: kindness, (Haddonfield). Computer Science technology, forensics, Spanish and Pathway, a four-year elective com- game making. New teams will be puter science program will be offered formed for softball, baseball, and through Project Lead the Way, a boys and girls soccer. In the class- partner of the College Board that room, third and sixth grades will pilot specializes in STEM curricula. A a new Social Studies program, and new state-of-the art computer lab the ELA curriculum will be enhanced. will house the series of courses. Fifth grade students will become Students planning to take AP courses Earth Ambassadors and all students in the humanities will want to con- will be eligible for a new monthly A student works on a digital art project during a summer camp held at Camden Catholic sider the school’s new interdiscipli- award based on the Beatitudes. High School, Cherry Hill. Technology has revolutionized how classrooms operate. nary Classical Studies course. Principles of TV Production will be In Cape May Court House, Bishop McHugh Pre-K reflected with updated security cameras and moni- available as a full year course, and the school will is growing to four classrooms, where Creative tors throughout campus, a designated drop-off area become a member of the Student TV Network, Curriculum meets the diverse needs of students and for forgotten items to minimize school entry, and enabling participation in national competitions and families. Many families are looking forward to the continued counseling services through Pascale networking opportunities. The Paul VI community school’s before care program as well. The school is Sykes. Technology remains a priority with the will be thrilled and chilled with the building-wide air expanding the STAR assessment program to pinpoint school’s one-to-one Chromebook initiative and use conditioning system that was installed over the sum- individual needs in reading in select grades. Bishop of Google Classroom. mer. McHugh is also working with law enforcement on programs related to drug abuse, violence and build- The gym at Saint Rose of Lima (Haddon Heights) Saint Joseph High School in Hammonton contin- ing safety. Stay tuned for “Bishop’s Got Talent,” a was a priority this summer, with the addition of new ues to strengthen partnerships with area universities second-grader’s fun and creative idea for a way to padding on the stage and new solar shades. New and colleges. In 2018-19, dual credit programs will raise money for Cape Regional Medical Center. clubs will be offered in 2018-19, and, thanks to the be offered through Seton Hall and Saint Peter’s school’s Laps for Learning event in the spring, fifth Universities and Camden County College, enabling Technology and campus upgrades were summer grade students will enjoy new Chromebooks. students to graduate with at least 15 college credits. priorities at Saint Margaret’s in Woodbury Heights. Scholarships for qualified students will be available Students will benefit from new software for interac- LEGO® club members at Saint Teresa at Delaware Valley, Georgian Court and Neumann tive Smart boards, upgraded wireless connections, a (Runnemede) will have an entire wall in the school Universities. Interactive TV is now in all classrooms, streamlined network server, iPad refreshment and an library to showcase their creations. Principal Sr. and incoming freshmen will be engaged in the additional laptop cart with 22 new Lenovo units for Nancy Kindelan, IHM and librarian Linda Price Google Chromebook Initiative. middle schoolers. New gym windows were installed designed and installed the wall, transforming a large with plans underway for a new, athlete-friendly floor. blank space to a colorful spot for students to build. Private High Schools The popular LEGO® club supports the school’s com- At Saint Cecilia, a Catholic Partnership School mitment to STEM (Science, Technology, Bishop Eustace Prep (Pennsauken) students will (Pennsauken), students in second through eighth Engineering and Math). find enhanced computer technology, media equip- grades will transition from desktop to Chromebooks. ment upgrades and interactive touch boards with new In all grades, students will experience a new Diocesan High Schools HD connections and Blu-ray technology. New clubs Language Arts series that has online, Spanish and will engage students in drama, cyber security, differentiated components to meet a variety of learn- Camden Catholic in Cherry Hill continues to French, service, and Pre-Med. Honors Scripture 1 ing styles and needs. expand programs designed to help students become and 2 for freshmen and a new Theology Honor lifelong learners and leaders in a global society in Society will offer students new spiritual and academ- Students at Saint Mary (Williamstown) will return the Catholic tradition. Numerous retreat and service ic opportunities. to new flooring in the science lab, a remodeled programs will offer students increasing alternatives chapel, new carpeting and fresh paint in some class- for faith formation and personal growth. A group of The Saint Augustine Prep (Richland) community rooms. A new English Language Arts series awaits students and faculty moderators are working jointly will explore a range of topics through quarterly grades K-3, and additional counseling hours will be to help shape the vision and goals of diversity, equi- Academic Summits about Global Issues. The goal of available for the benefit of all students. ty and inclusion at the school through a new the series is to help students and faculty/staff to be Council called Together Honoring Everyone socially aware, emotionally intelligent and mindful Saint Michael the Archangel in Clayton will (T.H.E.). Students will have an opportunity to of how to make a difference on global issues. offer additional electives in subjects ranging from explore many topics through the school’s Intensive Outside, the school’s turf field has been resurfaced Math, to Language Arts, to jewelry making. The Learning program, with faculty members sharing a upgraded, and named after former headmaster, school’s commitment to safety and well-being are passion through intensive one-week courses that Father Stephen J. LaRosa.