Villanova Victory!!! By: Caitlin McHugh History Made By: Catherine Argentina Villanova does it again winning the NCAA TournamentChampionship for the As everyone knows, the Philadelphia second time in three seasons. With their head coach Jay Wright, and amazing players Eagles won the franchise’s first Super Bowl in like Jalen Brunson, it is pretty easy to see February. Despite it being months ago, if you’re a how this phenomenal team won. As I dedicated fan like me, it’s still fresh on your mind. mentioned, Jalen Brunson is one of the main Though their line up suffered injuries that most reasons Villanova did so well in the NCAA thought would end the team’s journey to the Tournament. This gifted point-guard Super Bowl, they proved them wrong. averaged an impressive 18.9 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game. He is so Congrats Eagles! skilled that he is heading to the 2018 NBA Draft.

The Wildcats set a new school record this season with 655 assists which averaged more than 16 assists per game. Overall, the team assisted on 53% of their field goals this season. Speaking of assists, star player, Jalen Brunson finished his Villanova career with SKS Sports 432 assists, making him just the 10th By: Aiden Slook Villanova player to have 100 or more assists in each of their seasons playing for the Wildcats. In all, the Villanova Wildcats are The Panther Pages would like to congratulate the an amazing team as they close out the 2017- sports teams of SKS. Both the JV boys and Varsity girls 2018 season with a championship win. soccer teams won the championship game making them Region I Champs. Also, our SKS JV girls soccer team had a phenomenal season, placing second in their league. Finally the SKS boys Varsity soccer team played hard making the SKS community very proud. Along with the success of the soccer teams, the girls Varsity A basketball team can’t be forgotten for their win in the championship. They were also invited to the Regionals and placed in the final four. Our girls Varsity B team had an amazing season as well, making it to the semi-finals.

Movie Revie Wonder Importance of Community Service Movie Review By:Caitlin McHugh by Quinn Boyle

Think of a time someone did At last New York Times bestseller, and beloved something nice for you. How did you book, Wonder has been made into a movie. During this feel? You probably were happy that movie, we follow the life of August Pullman, who was someone was kind and thought of you. born with a facial abnormality. When August starts school Well, we also have to do our part and for the first time as a fifth-grader, his facial abnormality think of others, especially the people makes it hard for him to make friends; however, he that need it most. So, that is why the eventually finds a friend in Jack Will. The book is truly Kids Care Club and PYM from SKS brought to life through the outstanding cast and directors decided to take part in an Aid for and we get to watch as August overcome his fears and Friends cook-in at their meeting. insecurities. Noah Boat Club

Students worked together to create the By: Caitlin McHugh perfect meals and ready them for Have you ever made something from scratch? If you delivery. In the end over sixty bags have, you probably know that it leaves you with a pretty were prepared and would later be good feeling. Well, on May 11, 2018 our very own St. delivered by volunteers to local Katherine of Siena Noah Club, headed by Mr. Fischer, parishioners. showed off their great work, when they launched their boat on the Poquessing Creek. Nick Pagon, executive director of I am very happy that we were Philadelphia Waterborne, has helped several schools make able to help so many people. It is very rowboats, but St. Katherine’s has been the first Catholic important to take part in community school. Since December, eight 7th graders met weekly to service because we help people around build the boat they named The SKS Gucci. The boat starts us like God wants us to. This reminds us as a pile of wood so the students have to learn to cut, drill, that even the smallest acts of kindness can screw, hammer, nail and glue in the whole process of make a person’s day so much better. making it. This is an amazing accomplishment for all the Noah Club. Congrats!

It’s All About the Kids!!!!!!

Disney Characters - Is There a Connection? By: Joseph Smolcynski Did you ever stop and wonder if Disney characters are connected in some way? Could they be related, or be friends? Although many may believe this to be impossible; others would disagree. In digging deeper one would find that Rapunzel and Eugene, the main characters in Tangled are seen at the Coronation ceremony for Elsa, the main character in Frozen. It is the belief of some that they are there to comfort Anna and Elsa after the loss of their parents. Is this the case? If you do believe this, you might have pondered if this is the case with any of your other favorite Disney characters? Could it be that the sunken ship in The Little Mermaid is the same ship that Anna and Elsa’s parents were on. Further more, could the parents of Tarzan also be the parents of Anna and Elsa as they do look a lot alike.? What do you think

How to Make Foam Paint By: Catherine Argentina

Ingredients:A Ziploc bag, shaving cream, food coloring, and glue

Instructions: Step 1- Put equal amounts shaving cream and glue into a Ziploc bag. Step 2- Add the coloring of your choice into the mixture. Step 3- Seal the bag and mix everything together. Step 4- Draw the picture that you intend to paint. Step 5- Cut a small corner of the bag to allow paint to come out. Step 6- Use the paint to trace over the drawing. Step 7- Let your painting dry overnight. Step 8- You are done! Now you will have a cool painting that looks and feels 3D!

SKS Jokes Section What the Students Are Thinking By: Andrew Gyuraki, Daniel By Andrew Gyuraki& Victoria Sloane

Krause and Joseph Fiore Recently we had the chance to speak with some students about the summer.

Here is what we learned: Q: What is the smartest state A: (Alabama, it has four A's Cain Schick, a current 3rd grade student told us “I’m excited for the pool, and one B!) and inviting my friends over my house.”

Q: Why did the student throw Isabella Wisdo, a current 4th grade student said “I’m excited for no his watch out of the school homework, and just not having school.” window? Ella Adamchak, a current 4th grade student shared that she is looking A: He wanted to see time fly. forward to the hot weather, andgoing over friends’ houses.

Q: What's the king of the Olivia Domanico, a current 5th grade student said “I can’t wait to go to the classroom? swim club and just enjoy all of my free time. A: The ruler!

Q: Why was the math book sad?

A: Because it had too many problems!

Q: What is an owl's favorite subject? A: Owl-gebra!

Q: Where do pencils travel to? A:PENCIlvania

Q: Why is 6 afraid of 7? A: Because 7 8 9

Q: Why wasn't the geometry teacher at school? A: Because she sprained her angle!! source: http://www.jokes4us.com

Mrs. Tanghe’s Letter

Dear SKS Students It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? I hope you have learned a l lot and maybe even had a little fun while doing it. It’s rewarding to see children who are eager to learn and willing to do the hard work necessary to be successful. You should be proud of yourselves. It was a pleasure having you at SKS this year. You have shown excellent promise for the future. I wish you a great summer filled with love, laughter, and lots of rest. Enjoy your summer and keep God in your lives. Smiles, Mrs. Tanghe

Congratulations to Father Ferrier th Thank you to all these teachers for his 50 year of being a priest! for their service for our school. We will miss you! God bless you! PANTHER PAGES CREW • Mrs. Hasher Editor – Caitlin McHugh • Mrs. Callahan Writer- Joseph Smolczynski • Sister Mary Ellen Writer – Daniel Krause • Sister Marcelina Writer – Aiden Slook • Sister Mary Joan • Ms. Sincavage Writer – Victoria Sloane • Mr. Morrison Writer – Andrew Gyuraki Writer – Joseph Fiore Writer – Catherine Argentina

Writer – Quinne Boyle