Annual Report for Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 2 3 Mission Principal’S Message Excellence

Annual Report For fiscal year July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 2 3 Mission Principal’s Message Excellence. Faith. Future. Growing spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically As I write this letter and look out of my window on this physically over the last four years. We have sent the Saints Berks Catholic High School is centered on the four pillars of God, Family, Academics, and Fun. As a sunny brisk January day, I can see the beautiful façade of of 2018 off into the world to accomplish great things. Let the John R. Post Learning Center and just beyond it, with me share with you about these Great Saints: vibrant Christ-centered community, the Administration, Faculty, and Staff are dedicated to providing the mountain in the background, the new stadium turf and a challenging academic environment for a diverse population of young men and women. Through track. When I wrote to you last year our goal was to crest They have matriculated into some of the most competitive Christian principles, rooted in the Catholic tradition, we strive to positively impact our students the seven-million dollar mark, and it is with great enthusiasm schools in the country including: spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally, so they can live productive lives of that I tell you that through much hard work and generosity service in this world and attain eternal life. we did raise a total of $7,050,952.51. Both the John R. • Colgate University, Georgia Tech, Maryland Institute Post Learning Center and the stadium turf/track project are College of Art, Muhlenberg College, Syracuse University, fully funded. All of the amazing work that went into these University of Notre Dame, Villanova University, American building projects and the Excellence Faith Future Capital University, Carnegie Mellon University, Dickinson College, Campaign remind me of a quote from Ephesians 2:10, “For Gettysburg College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do Purdue University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Stevens good works, which God prepared Institute of Technology, in advance for us to do.” “For we are God’s workmanship, created in University of Georgia, as well as our great local colleges, just If you have been following Christ Jesus to do good works, which God to name a few. our progress, the John R. Post prepared in advance for us to do.” Learning Center is a 25,000 -Ephesians 2:10 • They have earned a record square foot addition to our 18 million dollars in merit building. On the second floor it we will have three new scholarships and grants, including top institutional academic science classrooms as well as a STEM Lab and a dedicated awards, athletic scholarships, and full-ride and full-tuition College and Career Counseling suite. The main floor will scholarships consist of two conference style classrooms highlighted by the • 27 members of this class are varsity athletes at the McGlinn Commons. The lower Division 1, 2, 3, Junior College level and 11 of those 27 will level consists of a cafeteria compete at the Division I level. expansion and upgrade with many windows They are continuing their education in 85 different colleges and a college-like feel. in Pennsylvania and 17 other states. Additionally, the The main stadium has class of 2018 received a total of 597 offers of admission new artificial turf and to 169 different colleges. Students from this class are also track. The stadium discerning the priesthood and religious life, have entered Duc Le smiles (BC 2018) knowing he did well on his upgrade allows for the work force, and have embarked on gap years involving history test. year round practice service. and competition play for Cheerleading, Academically they have also won Science Fair Awards, Cross-Country, Field STEM and Math Competitions, DECA business awards, Hockey, Football, competed nationally in Forensics, put on a great rendition Lacrosse, Marching Band, of “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” won championships on the Administration Soccer and Track and Field. playing fields and so much more. We are so proud of our newest As you can see our students have continued to excel through “A leader who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way”* alumni, the Class of 2018. our four pillars of God, Family, Academics, and Fun. They have grown spiritually, Tony Balistrere, M.Ed. | Principal socially, emotionally, O’Connell and Company recently completed our third full Alice Einolf, M.Ed. | Assistant Principal of Studies and Curriculum academically, audit covering the 2017-2018 school year, and as a result Bill Hess, M.Ed. | Assistant Principal of Discipline and Athletics and we received an unqualified favorable opinion. I continue Rev. Stephan Isaac, M.A., M.Div. | Chaplain to be convinced that your investment in Berks Catholic Betsy Woytovich | Director of Development High School produces young men and women who will be catalysts for good wherever they live. I thank you for being a Josh Ditsky, M.Ed. | Director of Career and College Counseling believer and a partner in our mission. Your prayers, financial Noelle Vilardo | Guidance Counselor support and encouragement make the success of our mission Nicole Smith | Director of Marketing and Admissions a reality. God Bless you and your family and Go Saints! *Quote by John C. Maxwell 4 5 Berks Catholic Facts Highlights BOARD 2017-2018 From the 2017-2018 school year of Directors The following are a few examples of how Berks Catholic students and 2018-2019 Board Members School Motto: Partnership with Reading Hospital Pro-Life Club faculty are living and exemplifying the four pillars of GOD, FAMILY, Mrs. Kathy Appleton, CC 1977 Unum in Christo - “One in Christ” School of Health Sciences Relay for Life ACADEMICS, and FUN in the school and greater communities. Dr. Fred Ciabattoni, HN 1978 Saint Ambassadors Mr. Robert Firely School Colors: Financial Aid: Ski Club GOD Mrs. Kathleen Herbein, HN 1966 Black and Gold 51% of students receive financial Student Government Mr. Charles Jones aid - Numbers based on financial aid Yearbook • KAIROS: This multi-day, overnight retreat is held twice a year and Mr. Matthew Kase, Sr., HN 1981 Principal: Tony Balistrere, M.Ed. awarded in 2017-18 has been described by participants as life-changing. Assistant Principals: Students can form and present Mr. Kevin Martin, Sr. Alice Einolf, M.Ed. Clubs and Activities: their own club to the administration Mr. William McMahon • SENIOR RETREAT: Seniors attended Mass and breakfast followed Bill Hess, M.Ed. Aevidum if there is enough interest and a Mr. Kevin Moore, Esq., HN 1985 by a show at Sight and Sound Theater, Lancaster, PA. Art Club moderator. Mrs. Gretchen Naso, CVA, MBA Enrollment: Auditorium Aides Mrs. Kathleen Nevel, Ph.D. • MASS: We celebrate Mass and other liturgies with the entire 825 students BIG (Believers in God) Club Athletics: Dr. Natalie Parisi, HN 1985 student body at least two times per month. (47% male, 53% female) Book Club Baseball Mr. John Post, CC 1956 35% Minority Broadway Show Basketball* • STAND UP FOR LIFE: A BC student won first place and another Rev. Philip Rodgers 20% Non-Catholic Business/D.E.C.A. Bowling* won honorable mention in the Diocesan Stand UP for Life Essay Mr. Gregory Shemanski, CC 1977 Numbers based on 2017-2018 Campus Ministry Saints Cheerleading Contest. Mr. Doug Smith enrollment Chorus/Band Cross Country* Mr. Steven Snyder Engineering Club Field Hockey iPad to Student Ratio: 1:1 Forensics Football FAMILY Mr. David Szablowski, CC 1977 French Club Golf* Mr. David Weber, CC 1970 Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Gaming Club Lacrosse* • SANTA’S HELPERS: The National Honor Society raised over Garden Club Soccer* $1,800 and delivered clothes, books and toys to families in Past Board Members 2018 Graduates: Geocaching Club Softball need in Berks County during the holiday season. Thank you BC Dr. Stephen Banco, HN 1984 212 Total Golden Saints Club Tennis* students for contributing so generously during your lunch periods Mrs. Paula Barrett, CPA/ABV to help your community! 94% attending two- or four-year Harry Potter Club Track & Field* Mr. Patrick Dolan, CC 1992 colleges Heart to Heart Club Volleyball* Mr. Michael Ehlerman Ice Hockey • MARCH FOR LIFE: About 50 BC students were blessed to spend Scholarships: Over $18 million International Club Wrestling, Swimming*, Water Polo* the day with the Most Reverend Bishop Alfred A. Schlert at Mr. Scott Griffin Marquee Club and Diving* are available through a the March for Life in Washington, DC, standing up for life and Mr. Jack Horrigan, CC 1946 Faculty and Administration: 48 National Honor Society (NHS) co-op with Reading High School. remembering that love saves lives. Mr. Matthew Lloyd, CC 1976 100% hold a bachelor’s degree Olivet Club Volunteers Mr. Jack Mancuso, CC 1958 60% hold a master’s degree or Peer Listeners/HOPE *Denotes boys and girls • RELAY FOR LIFE: Berks Catholic participated in the annual Rev. Msgr. John McCann higher Project Impact Cancer Awareness/ Relay for Life Fundraiser by walking and Mr. Vincent Naso, Jr., CC 1957 raising money for cancer research. Mr. Jeffrey Young Faculty Teaching Experience: 19.5 years (average) • JOHN PAUL II FUN DAY: Once a year the Berks Catholic administration invites students from the John Paul II Center for Advanced Placement: Special Learning to a Fun and Field Day. A student committee 21 courses offered with the help of campus ministry organized activities for BC 204 AP exams taken in 2018 students and their “buddies” to do throughout the day. The One National AP Scholar morning began with an Olympic march to celebrate all the Six AP Scholars with Distinction students from John Paul II who attended.

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