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THE TRINITY LEADER FALL 2006 NEWS FOR THE TRINITY FAMILY SPECIAL ANNUAL REPORT ISSUE SEE PAGE 13 FOR MORE ABOUT THE TRINITY VIETNAM MEMORIAL WINDOW. TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY WWW.TRINITYROCKS.COM September 2006 An appeal to all friends of Trinity, Do you want to make it possible for a student to attend Trinity who otherwise could not? Every dollar you contribute to the Father Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal is used to provide tuition assis- tance to families who qualify. Every dollar. Families qualify for assistance by completing a detailed application that is verified by tax return information. Private School Aid Service based in Ohio uses a system of 26 metrics to determine the level of need. None of the metrics examine a student’s academic, athletic or activity involvement. The determination is based solely on the family’s ability to meet our tuition of $8,325. Your gift to the Annual Fund helps us make tuition assistance available to these families. Unfortunately, we were not able to meet the full level of “demonstrated need” for those who applied for assis- tance last spring. With an increase in donations to the Annual Fund we could meet more of the demonstrated need. Your gift truly assists a student to attend Trinity who otherwise could not. With this fall issue of the Trinity Leader we are continuing the practice of presenting our Annual Report. We hope this is an effective way of keeping you apprised of our stewardship of your gifts. Donations to the school are made to the Trinity High School Foundation, Inc. Supported by a board of directors numbering more than 100 persons, the Foundation is a fully insured, 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. All gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible. Its records are audited annually. Gifts made to Trinity stay with Trinity. Please make a gift to the 2007 Father Kevin Caster Annual Fund Appeal. All my best, Robert J. Mullen ’77, Ed.D. President 1 PRINCIPAL’S CORNER By Daniel J. Zoeller, Principal ometimes principals daydream This year Trinity House directors and administrators visited about how to get out more good two schools to better understand their programs. As a result, this news about their schools. For year Trinity’s House System introduced two advising periods into instance, last year if I could have every school week to build and expand upon relationships with published a local newspaper or students from all grade levels through guided activities and dis- Smagazine devoted to secondary education, cussions on topics including decision-making, careers, communi- as editor I’d be sure to push for these cation skills, problem-solving and conflict resolution. Trinity headlines. Finally, this past year Trinity’s House leaders hosted their first annual grade school leadership conference. Next year they plan to Trinity High School Graduates Largest Class continue with grade school leadership but also invite students and in School History adults from around the country to Trinity to trade ideas about their On May 21, Trinity High School gradu- House experiences. ated its 50th class, comprising 368 seniors. Commencement exercises took . TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Core Teams Solidify Program Identity place at Knight’s Hall at Bellarmine REPORTED INCREASES IN and Facilitate Better Communication University. Longtime Trinity volunteer, This year Trinity High School’s teach- parent and supporter, Sean McGuire ’84, EVERY SINGLE CATEGORY ers formed core teams which met regu- was presented the 2006 Trinity Honor larly to plan coordinated units of study Alumnus Award. Mount St. Francis FOR THE ACT COLLEGE and to discuss classroom strategies and Retreat Center’s Mrs. Sharon Taliaferro PLACEMENT TEST, common students. While Trinity has Schaftlein was awarded the 2006 Trinity long been commended for its work with Peace Medal. CONTINUING AN UPWARD gifted students and those with learning In addition, 10 honor graduates were differences, like many schools, it has recognized: Andrew Nicholas Assapimon- TREND WHICH BEGAN worked to reach the majority of stu- wait, Kevin James Floore, Peter John FOUR YEARS AGO. dents “in the middle.” Core Teams of Hayes, Anthony William Klausing, Honors and Academic level teachers Joseph Tucker Mandlehr, Kenneth succeeded in doing so this year by Martin Minogue, Robert Scott Mullen, planning new cross-curricular units, Patrick Ryan Palmer, John Anthony field trips and recognitions. In addition Ruhl and Gregory Edward Shaw. to certificates awarded to students throughout the year, at the Seniors celebrated their Baccalaureate Mass the previous night Senior Awards Ceremony in May each program of studies also in Steinhauser Gymnasium. The Class of 2006 was accepted for named a “Student of the Year.” admission at “166 colleges, universities and schools, coast to coast and border to border.” Collectively, they earned more than ACT Scores Continue to Climb at Trinity High School $13.5 million in merit-based scholarships. In June, Trinity High School reported increases in every single category for the ACT college placement test, continuing an House System at Trinity Continues to Evolve and Influence upward trend which began four years ago. This remarkable House Director Joe Henning H’06 and Assistant Director Jennifer improvement now has Trinity’s overall composite score at 22.7 Browning hosted visits from as far away as Las Vegas this past with 100 percent of its graduating seniors reporting scores. school year even as they traveled to Atlanta to present at the (ACT’s latest national reported average for 2005 was 20.9, for National Catholic Educational Association annual conference. Kentucky 20.4.) More than a dozen schools have visited Trinity to learn more Seniors at Trinity are now required to take the ACT as part of their about our House System. continued on next page MISSION STATEMENT Our Mission at Trinity is to provide Students a superior high school education in a supportive atmosphere based on Christian values in the Catholic tradition. 2 PRINCIPAL’S CORNER continued from page 1 graduation requirement. This is unusual in itself — in Kentucky Association; the Learning Disability Association of Kentucky; the only 76 percent of graduating seniors took the ACT in 2005. National Law Symposium for Catholic schools; the Kentucky Last year Trinity also saw increases in English, Math, Reading and Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Kentucky Science scores. Association of Sexual Assault Programs; and the National Council Administrators credit the continued success to committed of Teachers of Mathematics. teachers and consistent preparation. Students receive test prepa- In addition, two Trinity instructors were selected to teach in the ration weekly and take several practice tests throughout their four prestigious Governor’s Scholars Program this summer. A college years of high school. counselor is president-elect of the Kentucky Association of College Admissions Counselors. Trinity Teachers Stand Out Also, several outside agencies — including Dare to Care, A number of Trinity teachers were recognized for their expertise JustFaith, Hand in Hand Ministries, the Center for Women and and service throughout the 2005-06 school year. Trinity teachers Families and Kosair Children’s Hospital — recognized Trinity presented at the following conferences: the Ohio Catholic teachers for their own service and dedication to passing on the Educators Association; the National Catholic Educational importance of service to their students. WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING? We’d like to know what’s going on in your life. Let us know about births, engagements, marriages, new jobs, awards, promotions, hobbies or anything you’d like to share with your brother alumni. Submissions don’t have to be anything grand or special — just let them know you’re still alive. Photographs are now being accepted for the online version of “News From You.” Please enclose a photo with your submission for the Trinity Web page, which is located at www.trinityrocks.com. 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