The Knight Times

A monthly publication for Alter Families! MAY 2017 alter UPDATE 1 - Graduation 2017 2 - From the Principal 3 - Grad Stats & Awards 4 - 2017 College Bound Celebrating 5 - Graduation Photos 6 - From Guidance 7 - From the Taylor Center THE CLASS OF 2017 8 - From Campus Ministry

alter NEWS 9 - Science Fair 10 - OCSAA & Key Club 11 - Magnified Giving 12 - Service Opportunities 13 - Scholarship Breakfast 14 - Boosters 15 - Instagram 16 - May Photo Gallery

alter ATHLETICS 17 - Softball, Tennis, Football

alter ARTS 18 - Music News 19 - Music, Improv alter CALENDAR 20 - 2017/2018 Calendar

alter INFORMATION 21 - Driving School 22 - AlterFest Family Banners 23 - Summer Camps! 24 - Miles for Mark Have a safe and 25 - SDK Football/Cheer 26 - Mike’s Nashville Hot 27 - City Barbeque wonderful summer! alter UPDATE page 2 From the Principal/CEO I also want you to remember to: Lourdes Lambert Smile Often – everyone looks better and feels DEAR CLASS OF better when they smile. 2017: Think Positively – positive thoughts fill your soul.

It doesn’t seem that long Give Thanks – a grateful heart is an open ago when I welcomed you heart. all as freshman. I told all of Laugh Loudly – it’s contagious. you and your parents that day not to blink because Love Others – this is one of the many things four years were going to fly God has called us to do. by, well, someone blinked! Honestly, not even I could Dream Big – I know there is no stopping you! have predicted how quickly the four years would go or how much I would come to respect and I love you all and will lift you perpetually in my admire you all. prayers. I am so inspired by you and the faith filled individuals Thank you for the last four wonderful years, it you are. Your faith has been a model for me and has been a pleasure to walk alongside you, for many others over the last four years. Through Lourdes Lambert you, I have learned to trust in His timing, rely on His promises, wait for His answers, believe in His Principal miracles, and rejoice in His goodness – all because I have watched you grow spiritually, emotionally and academically. Remember, we are all called CLICK HERE FOR SENIOR AWARDS to act in such a manner that WE are living proof of AND GRADUATION PHOTOS! a loving God. Thank you for that gift. You are all indeed living proof of a loving God. Thanks Mrs. Riegel and Mrs. Miller! I watched you celebrate one another during Senior Awards ceremony and the Commencement 2017 Class Champions ceremony, you were filled with a sense of pride. Congratulations to our Class of 2017 Class Pride in yourselves and pride in one another. Remember this feeling of accomplishment as you Champions! These graduates were elected continue your academic journeys and embrace by the members of their class to keep them that pride in a job well done. Let your love for God connected for years to come. change the world you will enter in the next phase of your journey, but do not ever allow that world Annual Fund Class Champion: change your love for God. Jack Suttman Wherever you are, remember that we are with you, Communications Class Champions: praying for you and pulling for you. Remember Mariel Thimme & Emily Willits that though you will go on to be and do many different things, that you will always be a Knight Contact Management Class Champion: Forever. J.P. Schimpf Reunion Class Champion: Rachel Haines Assistant Class Champion: Nick Groene

The Knight Times alter UPDATE page 3 2017 FULFILLING THE PROMISE Outstanding Seniors Justin Schimpf and Emily Willits

Archbishop Alter Award Allison Mancz

John Ernst Award Robert Ruffolo

Samuel Junker Helen McHenry Valedictorian Salutatorian Maria Joseph Award Mary Bryan

Top Ten in The Senior Class Valor Award Valedictorian: Samuel Junker Madison Brewster Salutatorian: Helen McHenry Arlette Marie Munyankindi Nicholas Sprauer Alison Louthain William Truxel Award Scott Beinlich Annie Gerding Justin Schimpf Emily Willits Robert Ruffolo Outstanding Senior Outstanding Senior Allison Mancz School Citizenship Award Emily Willits Michelle Johnston and Jack Suttman Michael Saturno Joan Griffin Waging Peace Award Arlette Marie Munyankindi Michael Saturno 2017 GRADUATES Leo F. Trick Memorial Award attending 82% of graduates offered Phinu Philip % college this fall million in 99 1 National Guard $ scholarships Hinkle Award 19.5 Sophia Fernandez The William F. Rankin Athletic Award Scott Beinlich National Merit graduates Finalists 4 161 Gerald Bart Award colleges or over at Elizabeth Bazelak, Olivia Gillis, 57universities Emily Willits, Lucas Reboulet, % of seniors were admitted Robert Ruffolo 87 to their first choice school in 16states

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Robert Alig University of Pittsburgh Madeleine Hale Ohio University Maria Mosconi High Point University Helen Avery Sinclair Community College Veronica Harker Saint Louis University Nicholas Mueller University of Dayton Libby Baird University of Dayton Justin Harris University of Kentucky Arlette Munyankindi Marian University Ryan Balent Xavier University Jason Hascher Wright State University Aaron Neely University of Kentucky Elizabeth Bazelak Duquesne University Joshua Hascher Ohio State University Jake Neff University of Dayton Michael Beam University of Dayton Alexander Helm University of Cincinnati Claire Nikolai University of Dayton Scott Beinlich University of Michigan Toni Hill Sinclair Community College Samantha Nissen University of Cincinnati Nicole Bidwell Stephens College Nicole Hoeflinger Ohio State University Michael Osterfeld National Guard Anamarie Black University of Kentucky Camryn Hogue University of Dayton Andrew Perrin Bowling Green State University Claire Bonanno University of Cincinnati Jacob Hyer Wright State University Kean Petrello Boston Conservatory at Berklee Alex Borns University of Dayton Rachel Issler Ohio University Anthony Petrosino University of Cincinnati Andrew Bowman Purdue University Sean Johnson University of Cincinnati Phinu Philip Ohio State University Madison Brewster Sinclair Community College Michelle Johnston University of Cincinnati Lauren Phillips Ohio State University Daniel Brown Bellarmine University Stacey Jones Wright State University Louis Pilati Wright State University Catherine Bryan University of Cincinnati Samuel Junker Northwestern University Eleanor Powers Miami University Mary Bryan Xavier University Abdel Kader Ohio University Eric Prayson University of Dayton Nicholas Busher Cornell University Joshua Kassman Purdue University Lucas Reboulet Heartland Community College Sarah Cady Northern Kentucky University Desmond Kelly University of Cincinnati Samuel Ripley University of Dayton Margaret Caulfield University of Cincinnati Benjamin Keltos Ohio State University Kyle Roshong United States Air Force Academy Justin Clarke University of Cincinnati Jenna Kilian University of Dayton David Rueth Ball State University Brian Collins Bowling Green State University Taylor Kissel Wright State University Matthew Ruffolo University of Kentucky Nicholas Craft Miami University William Kunesh Boston College Robert Ruffolo University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Angus Crowley University of Dayton Dane Kuntz Wright State University Molly Rupper Eastern Kentucky University Amy Dalidowicz University of Cincinnati Robert Laravie University of Chicago Holden Rushing United States Air Force Academy Gabrielle DeCaestecker Ohio State University Jacob Ledford University of Kentucky Margo Russ Wright State University Ethan Deddens Miami University Lauren Ledford Cincinnati State Technical College Jonathan Sands Robert Morris University Matthew Draugelis Sinclair Community College Vincent Leone University of Cincinnati Michael Saturno Dartmouth University Rachel Ducceschi Xavier University Emily Long Alma College Abigail Schimpf Saint Louis University Gregory Duchak University of Dayton Alison Louthain Massachusetts Institute of Technology Justin Schimpf Indiana University Olivia Engler Berklee College of Music Caroline Lunne Miami University Nathan Schumann University of Cincinnati Samuel Fehringer Ohio University Lauren Lush Xavier University Ryan Senkiw University of Dayton Sofia Fernandez Miami University Megan Ly Ohio State University-Newark Amanda Showalter DePauw University David Ferrante Saint Louis University Ajay Madlinger University of Dayton Parker Simms University of Kentucky Eleanor Fidler University of Cincinnati Jennifer Malashevitz University of Dayton Andrew Smolek University of Dayton Benjamin Field University of Cincinnati Allison Mancz Ohio University Nicholas Sprauer North Carolina State University James Finke III Miami University Tommy Mangin Miami University Sumika Stansbury Ohio State University Allison Fisher Michigan State University Margaret Mangold University of Cincinnati Luke Stechschulte Indiana University Andrea Fite University of Findlay Ashley Maples Thomas More College Andrew Stover University of Dayton Caroline Frazee University of Dayton Ryan Markoff Valparaiso University Faith Stuart Ohio Northern University Samantha Frey Loyola University Chicago Kane Martin Bowling Green State University Jack Suttman University of Notre Dame Annie Gerding Ohio State University Chaddrick Mbah University of Akron Adam Sweeney University of Southern Indiana Tyler Gessner Wright State University Helen McHenry Miami University Mariell Thimme University of Dayton Mia Gilbert University of Cincinnati Daniel McKelvey University of Cincinnati Andrew Tracy Bowling Green State University Olivia Gillis Ohio State University Benjamin McKenna Wright State University Alex Tromp Wright State University Andrew Gochenaur Ohio State University Taylour McMullen University of Dayton Tess Ungerleider University of Scranton Daniel Gochenaur Purdue University Jacob Meyer George Washington University Jonathan Valentour Ohio State University Megan Goheen Miami University Bridget Miley University of Toledo Megan Varabkanich Miami University Joan Griffin University of Notre Dame Matthew Militello University of Kentucky Andrew Volk University of Dayton Nicholas Groene United States Naval Academy Annie Miller University of Denver Alec Warren University of Dayton Ian Groover University of Cincinnati Braxtin Miller Oklahoma State University Charles Wilke Michigan State University Trevor Haaker Ohio State University Caroline Miller Belmont University Emily Willits Ohio State University Michael Haber Ohio State University Max Miller Indiana University William Wilson Hiram College Joseph Hagerty University of Kentucky Samantha Miller Wright State University Matthew Zelinski Purdue University Rachel Haines University of Cincinnati Jack Mochty University of 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Senior Awards Groene - Naval Academy Roshong & Rushing - Air Force Academy

Saturno & Munyankindi - Waging Peace Fernandez - Hinkle Award Beinlich - Rankin Athletic Award

Baccalaureate Mass Powers Family at Baccalaureate Finkes & Beams at Baccalaureate

Graduation Day Graduation Day The Last Alma Mater Together

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From the Guidance Office JUNIORS Shannon Brown, Kati Fulk, and Teresa Rupper Summer is a great time for juniors to begin organizing for college applications in the Fall. Although they can’t actually finalize and submit an application until school begins again in August, there are a few summer projects students can complete to get some work off of their plate this Fall. These ideas include: compiling a list of potential schools and deadlines, researching SENIORS scholarships/financial aid available from those schools, thinking of whom they would like to Congratulations and best wishes from the ask for a recommendation letter, and making Guidance office to the Class of 2017! This year’s notes for potential college essays are all great seniors have many proud accomplishments of tasks for summer. Additionally, if students will which to be proud. As of graduation, 99% of be using the Common Application for college our 167 graduates will be attending college applications, those essay prompts have been (either two or four-year) in the fall and have released. Students are advised to pick one essay been offered over 19.5 million dollars in from the available seven and write 650 words scholarships. That is an incredible amount and or less on their chosen topic. Common essay a testament to our seniors’ hard work and drive. prompts can be found by visiting http://www. Additionally, we have four seniors who will be commonapp.org/whats-appening/application- serving our country; one in the National Guard; updates/common-application-announces-2017- one at the United States Naval Academy; and 2018-essay-prompts. two at the United States Air Force Academy. If Any current junior (Class of 2018) who is planning any senior has made a change in their post- to play Division I or II sports in college are high school plans, please contact the Guidance reminded that they must be registered with the office immediately. This is vital for ensuring final NCAA Eligibility Center. This link will help you transcripts are sent to the appropriate college or get started: www.eligibilitycenter.org Print off university. Final transcripts will be sent out to the transcript release form and bring it to the colleges during the first week of June. Students Guidance office so your official transcript can be needing to have final transcripts sent to the sent to the NCAA. NCAA can be assured those will be sent at that time as well. GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2017

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2017 The new Alter graduates will be continuing their education at 58 different colleges or universities in 14 states, the District of Columbia, 2 military service academies, and the National Guard. Well done!

Congratulations to all Alter students who received scholarships but especially to the following Taylor students: Scott Beinlich, Alex Borns, Nick Busher, Nicholas Craft , James Finke, Annie Focus Week Update: Gerding, Megan Goheen, Joan Griffin, Nick Groene, Tommy JUNIORS’ COLLEGE VISIT PREP WEEK (s), MAY 1-11 Mangin, Kane Martin, Taylour McMullen , Arlette Marie Munyankindi, Aaron Neely, Kyle Roshong, Robby Ruffolo, Holden The Junior College Visit Prep Week returned by popular demand for Rushing, Michael Saturno, Nicholas Sprauer , Clarissa Sumika a second week. Roughly twenty juniors came to the Taylor Center Stansbury, , Faith Stuart, Matthew Zelinski to research schools to visit this summer, learn what questions to ask on campus tours, and pick up a copy of the 2017-2018 Common App Additionally, Madison Brewster and Toni Hill were awarded the essay prompts. Congratulations to Jaret Fraley for being the lucky Taylor Scholarship established by John N. and Connie Taylor in winner of the gift card drawing. 2006. This scholarship is offered to participants of College and Career Resource Centers, like the Taylor Center here at Alter, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE WEEK, MAY 15-19 who plan to attend Sinclair Community College. The scholarship qualifies students for full tuition, fees, and books annually for up to True to its name, this last focus week had something for everyone three years. at Alter. Seniors were invited to update their resume showing their new status as high school graduates or to write thank-you notes for These students took the extra time and effort to search and scholarship awards, juniors were encouraged to pick up Common complete scholarship applications, proving the Taylor Center App prompts, sophomores were invited to play college trivia, and mantra of “The best kind of money is free money” is certainly freshman were encouraged to stop in for a final exam study tip true! packet. Approximately 25 students stopped in with Morgan Blalock being the lucky winner of the final gift card for the school year. Resume reminders to the class of 2017: ACT Add any awards and scholarships received Test Date Registration deadline Late registration Change “High School Diploma Expected” to “High School Diploma Conferred September 9 August 4 August 5-18 May 2017” Cost: $42.50 without writing; $ 58.50 with writing. Add your university/college under the Education section above the Alter entry Register at act.org Remove your Alter email and add college email and/or personal email

SAT Write thank you notes for any scholarships you received Test Date Registration deadline Late registration August 26 July 28 August 8-15 For rising seniors: Cost: $ 45 without writing; $ 57 with writing Register at collegereadiness.collegeboard.org  Finish college visits SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES  Prepare your list of schools for which you will apply  Update your resume

For rising sophomores and juniors:  Volunteer-especially with a group or business related to a potential academic major  Volunteer in areas of interest

 Update your resume The Common App essay prompts have been announced and can be found at: https://www.commonapp.org/  Participate in summer camps, especially pre- whats-appening/application-updates/common-application- college programs announces-2017-2018-essay-prompts Choose 1-2 teachers, coaches, mentors, or supervisors to  Visit a college ask to write you a Letter of Recommendation when you return to school

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Campus Ministry Dave Conard This is a time of plans in Campus ministry as well. Right now, “For thus says we a busy with planning for our summer service trips. A the Lord,… I know groups of Alter students, teachers and parents will be traveling to Chimaltenango, Guatemala next month to build ties of well the plans I community and friendship with people there. They will be have in mind for staying at an orphanage Alter students have visited many times over the years. Our students and the kids there are both very you…” much looking forward to seeing each other. – Jeremiah 29:10-11 I am also planning right now for next year’s retreats. Current sophomores and juniors should have signed up for their retreat preferences by last week. If they have not, they can still do so by going to the link that was emailed to them at the beginning I always seem to reflect on plans at the close of the school of the month. Initial rosters for both Kairos and Junior Retreats year. It is a time where when we look back over the year, will be sent this week and posted on the peer ministry bulletin but more importantly a time when we also look forward board across from the chapel. These will remain up all summer to our future. As we look forward we often make plans – if anyone is in the building and wants to check them. These are lots of them. Our seniors have plans for life beyond Alter only preliminary lists though, and could change a good deal as High School. Our underclassmen are filled with plans for people request to be moved around. The finalized lists for the next year and are excited about taking on new roles in the year will be out at the end of August. school. There are 8th graders who are planning to become part of the Alter Community in the Fall. Faculty and staff So, as we end this year let us give thanks to God for its many are busy with plans for next year’s teaching and learning. blessings. As we look to our future, whatever it may be for Personally too, we have many plans. We plan as families each of us and for our school, let’s us do so with hope and for our future together. We may plan for a vacation or always allow God’s grace to enter our plans. some other relaxation time during the summer. And with all of this planning comes a great deal of excitement. It gives us an opportunity to look to the future with hope and embrace the possibilities. Planning also helps to make the future a little less scary. In uncertain times a plan can help us feel more in control.

And yet, it is good to remember that our plans are not our own. Our plans are only ever successful if they are rooted in God’s ultimate plan for us. It is sometimes easy to get caught up in our planning and feel as though we have it all figured out. We can delude ourselves into thinking we really are in control. When I begin to feel this way, God often sends me a reminder that all plans are ultimately his. His will for my life is His, not mine. It seems to be a lesson that I need to be taught over and over again. It is in following God’s plan for us that we become more fully who we are to be. And in this we find true hope, not a false sense of security. Our plans may not always work out, but God’s plan for us is sure. In a world of uncertainty, our faith gives us hope and our hope gives us joy.

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state science fair awards Congratulations to all of these amazing students and their hard work throughout the year!

Ashley Vosler received a perfect Superior score Sara Yacoub received first place in the (40/40)! Behavioral Science award from the Ohio Psychological Association; Regional Grace Thorstenson received a Superior! Psychological Association. She also Mark Edsall received a Superior! received a first place in the Future Physician award from The Ohio State Sara Yacoub received a Superior! University, College of Medicine and Public Health and OSU Health Systems Grace Bradley received a Superior! Mark Edsall received a second place in Mary Stier received a Superior! the Behavioral Science award from the Ohio Psychological Association; Regional Charlotte Kunesh received a Superior! Psychological Association. David Switala received a Superior! Matthew Buerschen received the Geological award from the Ohio Geological Society. Maddie Noga received a high Excellent. Matt Buerschen received a high Excellent. Arianna VanKirk received an Excellent.

blood drive student St. Charles Borromeo Parish is sponsoring a community blood drive on Saturday May 27, 2017 from 9:00am to 1:00pm in the Charles Borromeo Room. Please click on the link below and make an appointment to Save A Life! Use sponsor code: 208 health 101

There is always a need for blood and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone newsletter needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime. CLICK HERE

Community Blood Center make an appointment The Knight Times alter NEWS page 10 OCSAA Accreditation News key club Every six years, Alter High School has to th evaluate itself, set goals, collect data and meet On Saturday, May 13 , over 70 people gathered in the Alter parking lot to build wall panels for a house being built in certain standards in order to achieve FULL Trotwood by “Catch the Building Spirit”- a partner with Accreditation by the Ohio Catholic School Habitat for Humanity. Organized by Bob Duplain, Alter Accreditation Association (OCSAA). Alter has students gathered with some students from CJ, Carroll, the completed it’s sixth year and has achieved Dayton STEM School and New Carlisle to help provide an full accreditation. It will repeat the process area family with a home. In addition to several parents, again next year. The following is a summary of project managers from “Catch the Building Spirit” came to the goals that were set and the data that was supervise each team in the building process. Many students collected. came early at 10:30 am to help unload materials and many The academic goal Alter set back in 2012 was stayed till 3:30 in the afternoon to finish the building. All to “improve student’s critical thinking skills across the students were enthusiastic, helpful and determined to the curriculum.” A critical thinking measure was complete 26 wall panels in total. It was the first time some student had used a hammer and nails. It is our hope that given to the students during the second, fourth students will volunteer for “Catch the Building Spirit” this and sixth year to measure outcomes. In addition, summer to help complete the house. Special thanks to teachers in each class were expected to assign Bob Duplain from “Catch the Building Spirit” for his efforts one additional critical thinking assignment or in making this happen. If any parents or students would activity. After several years of some teacher like to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity by working with training, the data shows that student’s critical “Catch the Building Spirit” or make a donation go to: http:// thinking abilities did not change in a significant catchthebuildingspirit.org or find them on Facebook. way; however, the students were exposed to a lot more critical thinking lessons. The senior class, for example, were exposed to about 48 additional critical thinking lessons than they would have been had the goal not been set. In addition, a comprehensive survey of faculty, staff and students indicates that 81% believe that critical thinking lessons are “always” or “often” a part of student’s daily learning. The Catholic identity goal was to “increase student involvement in the liturgical expressions of the Church”. We believed that by increasing students understanding of the mass, it would inspire them to participate more. Over the past years, teachers and students were taught the meaning and importance of the rituals in the liturgy in a more intentional way. The importance of participation has also been emphasized on a regular basis as well. Over the past six years, the data indicates a 21% increase in student participation at mass, a 7% increase in the knowledge of the mass and a 12% increase in involvement in the Church at home or school. Alter will begin the process again next school year by collecting data, meeting the required standards and reflecting on its next goals for the six years.

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Sofia Fernandez was recognized by the Kettering Noon Optimist Club for her service. Hello! I am Isabella Smith and I’m the Communications Intern at Magnified Mariell Thimme was recognized by Kettering Rotary for Giving. On behalf of Kelly Collison, service. Roger Grein, Todd Forman, and all of Arlette Marie Munyankindi was also recognized for our generous donors at Magnified overcoming adversity. Giving, I would like to thank you for Ashley Newbold was also recognized for leadership. your participation in our Student Philanthropy Program this year and Congratulations to these amazing students and leaders! for attending our 9th Annual Awards Ceremony. We congratulate you on the presentation of a generous grant that awarded $1,250 to For Love of Children. This has been a very successful year and all of your hard work has paid off and will serve many people in need. We are grateful for your contribution and belief in Magnified Giving, as well as your service to the community. We would also like to congratulate Archbishop Alter High School on its 1st year with Magnified scenes from Giving! cupcake wars!

Mr. Yankech, Caroline Lunne and Nick Sprauer presenting the Magnified Giving check from Alter. The Knight Times alter NEWS page 12

ALL STUDENTS & KEY CLUB, 8) Kettering Parks & Recreation Events (all count for Key Club). Go and sign up for Below are some service opporunties that anything at... you can use for Key Club or NHS as follows: http://activitiesguide.playkettering.org/ 1) St Henry Car Wash (Junior Hours for next Activities-Guide/index.html#?page=18. year) on Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 to 3:00. Can work in two hour shifts. Sign up 9) OTHER PROJECTS CAN BE FOUND AT... in 222. http://www.dayton.com/what-to-do/ 2) Foodtastic Program (give lunches to volunteer/volunteer-opportunies/ low income children & play with them). THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR SERVICE Monday-Friday, June 5th -9th from 11:00 THIS YEAR!!!!! to 1:00 at the Trials of Oakcreek. Work one day, several days or the whole week. Mr. Rich 3) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY. Help “Catch the Building Spirit” build a house this summer. ONE HOUR provided for commute as well. Go to: http:// catchthebuildingspirit.org 4) We Care Arts every Tuesday from 6:30- 8:30 pm at We Care Arts on Dorothy Lane & Wilmington Pk. Just show up 5) Community Garden Program at 627 E. First St., Dayton, Ohio 45402 every Monday-Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00. Call Marcia to volunteer at 224-3003 (ext 108) OR email her at Marcia.Ehlers@ GoodNeighborhouse.org 6) Humane Society Skurry Walk. Saturday, May 27th from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Sign up in 222 7) FLOC organization needs students to help young kids learn athletic skills like cheerleading, etc. Call Sheri Alridge at New Beginnings at (937) 222-5680 or email Beth Mann at beth7mann@gmail. com

The Knight Times alter NEWS page 13 scholarship breakfast phone-a-thon This year’s Scholarship Breakfast was full of thankfulness, fun, and Thank you to all our students recognition. Our many donors and scholarship recipients met for who volunteered their time mass and then gathered for a wonderful breakfast. We heard the in calling alumni and parents words of our leader, Lourdes Lambert. We celebrated the accom- in our Annual Phone-a-Thon! plishments conveyed from our Director of Advancement, Rick Willits. We were able to raise over We listened to the heart-felt words of one of our donors as to why scholarship is important to so many. We also enjoyed hearing some $20,000 for our annual fund. of our students. Three of our scholarship recipients (freshman Dana There are just a few short Anderson, junior Brendan Plate, and senior Michael Beam) expressed weeks left to make your 2016- what scholarship means to a student at Alter High School. They were 2017 Annual Fund donation. so poignant with their comments, and they were perfect in their com- Any amount is so appreciated munication of our sentiments. The power of scholarship is evident, and needed. Thank you for and the power of our love for Alter was even more apparent. your support. Go Knights! The cafeteria was full! While this presents a challenge as to where we will hold this event next year, it’s also great news - - as it means we alterhs.org/give have added more scholarships! Six years ago we had some students on Alter Scholars Grants and two students who received Knights Council Scholarships. We now have 108 students on some type of scholarship here at Alter! We’re making a difference one scholarship at a time…… It’s also been fun to see the successes of all of our students who have received scholarships during their time at Alter. Our scholarship students do great things….. We track our students who received scholarships to realize all the great things they do post-Alter. They are succeeding at some of the best colleges, and some are now graduated and working at strong companies doing great things. Did the scholarship make a difference? We hope so. The implementation of scholarships have resulted from many different influences. We see scholarships that have started from parents honoring their children, from children honoring their parents for the sacrifices they made to send them to Alter, from alumni who care deeply about their school, and from students honoring past coaches and teachers. The opportunity to keep Alter affordable now seems endless.

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TOP 3 Reasons Why You Should Be An Active Part of THE Alter Boosters

1. You are supporting every student who attends Alter. You may think The Alter Boosters is a sports organization. That is a popular misconception. The Alter Booster Organization is made up of ALL Current Alter Parents, as well as Past Parents, Alter Alumni and Friends of the school. Our mission is to provide financial support to the school and its operations. While there are several different booster organizations within the Alter Community, each supporting its own organization, The Alter Boosters supports every Alter Student.

2. You are contributing to Alter’s “Tax Levy”. In 2013, Kettering voters passed a 5 year/$5,000,000.00 tax levy for Kettering City Schools. Averaged out, each of the 12 public schools will receive less than $85,000.00 from this levy per year. Being a private school, Alter does not receive money from this levy. Thanks to The Alter Boosters, we don’t need it. The Alter Boosters contributes on average $250,000.00 annually to Alter High School. That’s almost 3 times what the public schools receive. The Alter Booster Organization is the #1 Benefactor of Alter High School, donating over $6,000,000.00 since 1983.

3. You are continuing the Alter Tradition and keeping Alter Strong. So many Alter Alumni return to the Alter Community to raise their own children because of the strength and support they received and continue to receive from this community. Alter prides itself on educational excellence. But Alter is also a place where we live our Christian Values every day. Within our community, every student, every parent, every family has a chance and the support needed to thrive. Alter truly is where you belong.

HOW can you get involved? The best part is YOU are already a part of the organization. There is no application process, no membership fee and EVERYONE is welcome. We are always looking for people who want to share their time, talent and/or treasure with Alter. It’s easier than you think. Whether you sponsor an event, work a shift at AlterFest or become a member of the Booster Executive Board, you are a valued and needed member of this organization. Help us help Alter thrive. Be an Active member of THE Alter Boosters.

We are currently recruiting for a few key AlterFest positions. It’s easier than you think. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please contact Joanne George at [email protected] or call 937-434-2059. Be a part of the greatest family festival in the Dayton area and the booster organization that supports every Alter student.

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Freshmen Semi-Formal Freshmen Semi-Formal Freshmen Semi-Formal

Powder Puff! Powder Puff! Prom 2017

Prom Queen

Prom Court: Ryan Balent, Allison Fisher, Nick Busher, Megan Goheen, Angus Crowley Rachel Haines, Benj McKenna, Michelle Johnston, JP Schimpf, and After Prom!!! Caroline Lunne. King Nick Busher and Queen Megan Goheen. The Knight Times alter ATHLETICS page 17 softball news tennis Congratulations to Anamarie Black and Robby Ruffolo and Aidan Faessler Maria Mosconi for being picked for the pictured below going to Districts ALL Star Team for softball this year! The Tournament, and the Tennis Team game will be held on June 14th @ 5pm at saying goodbye to the seniors. West Carrolton HS.

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The Mulch Sale was an incredible Other awards and recipients: success! Thank you Alter community for supporting The John Philip Sousa Award - Helen McHenry the band and color guard by The National School Marching Band Award - Nick Mueller purchasing mulch. You are a part of what makes us successful. The National School Color Guard Award - Catherine Bryan and Maddie Hale The Louis Armstrong Jazz Award - James Donnelly The Spring Concert on May 2nd was a huge success which featured the Alter Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Outstanding Member - Nick Mueller Ensemble, Jr. Percussion, Jr. Color Guard, Woodwind Most Spirited Member - Angus Crowley Ensemble, and the 5th-8th grade elementary combined bands from Bishop Leibold, St. Albert and St. Charles. Bravo to all! Most Improved Member - Makenna Korzan

The Alter Band and Guard Banquet was held at Sycamore The Mueller Award - Nick Mueller and Savannah Kusnierz Creek Country Club on Friday, May 12th. The Sydney Claire Breyer Award - Morgan Schneider For the first time, the prestigious Director’s Award was The Larry R. Tucker Scholarship - Carli Mann and Daniel awarded to more than one student this year. For their Wilson contributions and successes in the Alter Band and Guard The Music Department Award - Nick Mueller programs the entire 2017 senior class was given this honor: Helen Avery Helen McHenry Clare Connair Sumika Stansbury Maggey Mangold Maddie Hale Catherine Bryan Angus Crowley Nick Mueller

These students won four state championships in a row and were national semi-finalists (top 36) three of their four years.

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The show arOund features the music First Circle by the Pat more music news .... Metheny Group with visual design by Todd Tucker and Michael Cesario. The Marching Knights will also be debuting The 2017 Alter Marching Knights will present their their brand new brown and gold Friday night uniforms, as competition show, arOund this fall. They will compete on well as their show theme inspired competitions show uniforms the local MSBA state circuit as well as the national Bands of from our corporate sponsor, FJM, Inc. America circuit. Catch them at Friday night football games and.... 2017 Marching Knights Don’t forget....

9/2 Alterfest opening ceremonies and special afternoon Percussion Camp - June 5,6 & 8,9, 12-4pm performance FJM Leadership & Color Guard Clinics - June 11-14 at WSU 9/4 Holiday at Home Parade Mini Band Camp at Alter (all members) - July 17-21, 12-5pm

9/16 Bellbrook MSBA Competition Band Camp at WSU (all members) - July 23-28 #golittlebandgo 9/23 Toledo Bands of America Competition

10/21 Mason MSBA Competition

11/4 MSBA State Championship 11/9-11 Band of America National Championship CONSTRUCTION 11/18-22 Disney World, Parade and Educational Clinics IS BEGINNING! improv On Friday, May 5th, two Alter teams competed at Hilliard Davidson High School’s night of improv. Friday Donuts (comprised of seniors Nikki Bidwell, Maddie Hale, Lauren Lush, Kane Martin, and Margo Russ) placed 3rd while Miller’s Partial Babies (Seniors Joanie Griffin and Vincent Leone, Sophomore Madison Rooney, and Freshman Alison Wallace) took 1st place.

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ARCHBISHOP ALTER HIGH SCHOOL 2017-2018 CALENDAR draft August January subject to 10 - Faculty and Staff Retreat (all day) 4 - First Day back from Christmas break archdiocesan 11 - New Teacher Orientation (new faculty only) 7-8 - Junior Retreat #3 approval 13 - Freshman parent and student orientation (2-4pm) 8 - All School Mass 14 - Faculty In-Service Day (all day) 15 - No School – MLK 19 - Winter Pep Rally 15 - Freshman First Day (including Mass) – No bus service 20 - Alter’s Got Talent First day all students – Senior Breakfast and All school Mass 16 - 25 - Knights of Excellence Dinner 23 - Meet the Teacher Night – evening 29-2 - Catholic Schools Week 25 - Fall Pep Rally/Parking lot closed due to Alterfest set up 30 - All School Mass and Teacher Luncheon 31 - Area Wide CSW Mass September 30-2 - Kairos #3 1-4 - Alterfest / Labor Day – No school on the 4th 31- Registration Nite (4-7:00pm) in Main lobby 11 - No School – Alterfest Participation Day off 14 - All School Mass February 18 - Knight of Gratitude 2 - Registration Deadline (incoming freshman and returning students) 20 - Underclassmen Pictures 11-12 - Junior Retreat #4 14 - All School Mass / Ash Wednesday 24-25 - Junior Retreat #1 16 - No School 26-29 - Kairos Retreat #1 th th 17 - Mother Son Shin Dig (tentative) (Turnabout options Sept. 30 or Oct.14 ) 19 - No School 20 - Science Fair October 22 - Upper Class Scheduling Night – 5:00-7:00pm 5 - Hall of Fame Banquet 23 - Fish Fry 6-7 - Homecoming Game and Dance 27 - Freshman Scheduling Night – 4:00-7:00pm 11 - PSAT and ACRE testing; 1/ 2 day for So, Jr, Sr. No School for Fresh. 28 - Sophomore Retreat 13 - End of the 1st Quarter 15-16 - Junior Retreat - #2 March 18 - All School Mass – Respect for Life 3 - Turnabout Dance 26 - Parent Teacher Conferences 11:00-7:00pm 7 - Reconciliation Services during Religion classes (tentative) 9 - End of the 3rd quarter 27 - No School – Faculty Alterfest Day Off 10 - Father Daughter Dance 26-29 - Fall Play (7:30pm, Sunday at 2:30) 16-17 - Spring Musical, First weekend (if Arts Wing is complete) 20-23 - Kairos #4 November 23-24 - Spring Musical, Second weekend (if Arts Wing is complete) 1 - All Saints Day – All School Mass 29 - Prayer Service 2 - All Souls Day – Prayer service (in gym) 30 - Good Friday – No School 9-11- Band Nationals competition 12 - Open House April 13 - 2 hour delay 1-8 - Easter Break 18 - High School Placement Test (make up on the 20th) 9-10 - End of Course testing – English & Language Arts 21 - All School Mass and Grandparent’s Day 2 hour delay for students not participating in testing 12-13 - End of Course testing – Social Studies 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break – No School 2 hour delay for students not participating in testing 27 - Giving Tree Ceremony for all classes in the AM 13-18 - Senior Trip 28-1 - Kairos Retreat #2 16-17 - End of Course testing – Math 2 hour delay for students not participating in testing December 18 - Freshman Retreat 1 - Scholarship, FACTS, Financial Aid and Admissions Application Deadlines 19-20 - End of Course testing – Science 3 - Christmas Concert – 3:30 2 hour delay for students not participating in testing 6 - Reconciliation Services during Religion classes (tentative date) 25 - All School mass 8 - All School Mass 14-15 - First Semester Exams – noon dismissal May 18-19 - First Semester Exams – noon dismissal 3 - Academic Banquet 4 - Scholarship Breakfast 20 - Snow day make up day, if needed. If not, No School 5 - Prom 21 - Christmas Break officially begins – No School 9 - All School Mass 11 - Senior Breakfast 14-17 - Senior Exams 17 - Graduation Practice for Seniors after last exam 18 - Senior Awards Assembly (AM) and Baccalaureate (PM) 19 - Graduation – 9:30am Trent Arena 21-24 - Underclassman Exams – noon dismissal 25 - End of the 4th quarter – No School for students The Knight Times alter INFORMATION page 21

Learn advanced driving skills including:  Evasive maneuvering  Steering and braking techniques  Driving simulator  Skid control  Wet braking  Tire changing  Jumping a dead battery  Vehicle maintenance tips 101

The Kettering Police Department is planning a one day summer 2017 training lasting approximately 6-8 hours. If you are interested in receiving more information, dates etc., respond below and you will be placed on our contact list.

[email protected] - or - 937-296-3336

The Knight Times alter INFORMATION page 22 Family Banners On Sale Now Purchase an AlterFest Family Banner and receive two free World Famous Chicken Dinners ALTER SPONSOR The O’Brien Family There are two options available: • LIFETIME Family Sponsor, Jim (85) Sean (87) Danny (88) $500.00; Includes a Brown and Gold Family Banner displayed at AlterFest and Teri (90) Colleen (93) Billy (95) two free World Famous Chicken Dinners Megan Fortman (18) every year Riley O’Brien (18) • One-Time Family Sponsor, $125.00; Includes a Gold Family Banner displayed at AlterFest 2017 and two free World Famous Chicken Dinners To purchase a banner go to: https://alterhs.org/sponsorship and click on the EVENTS tab under “Build Your Sponsorship Package”. Then scroll down to the AlterFest Family Banner options.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact, the Alter Advancement Team by email at [email protected] or by phone at (937)428-5331.

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Summer Days & KNIGHTS 2017 SUMMER CAMPS

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Name: ______Address: ______City: ______State: _____Zip: ______Email: ______@______Phone: ______Age (on race day): ______Sex: M F Race: Run Walk T-Shirt: S M L XL How did you find out about this event? ______

I hereby release the Miles for Mark Race Director, all sponsors, coordinating groups, and all individuals associated with the Miles for Mark, and their representatives, from any and all claims that may arise as a result of my participation in this event. I certify that I am physically fit and assume all risks associated with my participation in this event. I hereby, for myself and/or my organization understand the risks involved and hereby consent for myself and/or my child to participate in activities and/or use the facilities of the Centerville-Washington Park District. I hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Centerville-Washington Park District, its Commissioners, Agents, Employees and Assignees from any and all liability claims, actions, demands and judgments arising out of injury or loss sustained to me or my child while participating in activities or using facilities of the Centerville-Washington Park District.

Signature:______Date: ______Parent’s signature (if under 18): ______Date: ______In case of emergency contact: ______Phone: ( ) ______or put “at race” Make check for $20 payable to: The Dayton Foundation-Mark Kreusch Memorial Fund

For more information on the Mark A. Kreusch Memorial Fund, go to our Facebook page or www.markkreusch.com. ​ ​

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2017 SDK Football & Cheer CHEERLEADERS: WE WANT YOU Registration is Here! FOR THE 2016 SEASON!!! INTENSIT Last season was a great success on many levels for the SDK program. Five of the teams TEAMWO qualified for the playoffs - with the 5th and 7th grade teams winning league championships.

Additionally, the pee-wees successfully RK CE completed their first year of league play in the SWBL, SDK Cheer completed a second successful season, and all home games were played on Alter’s Varsity Field.

Y As we prepare for the 2017 season, we are making plans to add some special “touches” to EXCELLEN create an even better experience for the Become part of a program that has helped players and cheerleaders. We will share these to produce State Champions, College with you in the near future, but we know you COMMITMEN Starters, NFL All Pros – and most will love them! importantly, future leaders. The South Dayton Knights Football Program Registration opens on May 1st. Anyone is an excellent way to teach your child the st st T game of football, while instilling a strong registering between May 1 and May 31 will commitment to teamwork, values and self- receive discounted registration. discipline. Winning is a result of these rd th qualities. PLAYER REGISTRATION FOR 3 – 8 Grade Did You Know: nd th CHEER REGISTRATION FOR 2 – 8 Grade • SDK Football & Cheer is one of the largest The Cheer Program is a great opportunity to WHEN: MAY 1 – MAY 31, 2017 youth programs in the state of Ohio meet new friends, show Knight Spirit, WHERE: Online registration @ perform at games, and still be able to • All SDK Coaches are USA Football certified www.sdkfootball.com participate in Fall sports at your school. • Cheerleaders are encouraged to also COST: $200 (Early Registration) per football participate in Fall school athletics without NEW IN 2016: The Peewee program has player; multi-player discounts ($220 after May 31) the pressure of being cut or demoted. joined the SWBL and will play a 9 game $95 per cheerleader (Early Registration); multi- • Opportunity to play / participate with regular season schedule as well as the family discount; $110 after May 31) students from other feeder schools Playoffs. All home games will be played on PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE • Emphasis is placed on building a the Alter Varsity Field. NOTE: Because of our league affiliation, you must foundation for proper technique and skill – If You Played Last Year – WE WANT YOU attend a Catholic feeder school in order to winning is a by-product of doing things the rd th BACK! We have a lot of new and exciting participate in 3 – 6 grade peewee football. right way 2016 Peewee SWBL League Teams (South): Bellbrook, th th things changing within the program and you There are no restrictions for 7 -8 grade football • No fundraising requirements Carlisle, Madison, Massie, Monroe, Oakwood, need to experience it Þrst-hand. or cheer. • Opportunities to interact with Varsity South Dayton Knights, Valley View, Waynesville QUESTIONS: Visit www.sdkfootball.com, If You Have Never Played – IT’S NEVER Football Players and Cheerleaders call 937-430-4429, 937-776-5362 All SDK coaches will once again have USA TOO EARLY…AND IT’S NEVER TOO LATE. or email: [email protected] Football’s “Heads-Up” Certification based on their You may be thinking “my child is too specific age group. This certification covers young” or “it’s too late to try football”… everything from proper tackling / blocking techniques WRONG! The SDK program will quickly get to equipment fitting and concussion protocols. your child up to speed and provide the opportunity to excel on the Þeld Ð and off! The Knight Times alter INFORMATION page 26

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