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The Carolian

The "Graduation Issue" of The Carolian student newspaper.
Our congratulations to its editor-in-chief, Alex Coccia '10, for
earning
The Glenna R. Joyce Scholarship to the University
of Notre Dame!

Since its first graduating class in 1927, St. Charles has nurtured the minds and hearts of scholars, priests, entrepreneurs, artists, executive officers, doctors, legal professionals, and Church and community leaders. As the 144 members of the Class of 2010 walk the hallowed halls of St. Charles for the final time as students we know they leave having learned the value of education, the critical importance off religion and faith, the call
to help others, and the need to adhere to high ethical standards.
Congratulations Loyal Carolians!

As the 2009-2010 school year comes to a close
we look back on some of the outstanding academic and athletic accomplishments of its students:

Academic Highlights for 2009-2010:

Engineering Team Defends National Championship
Columbus St. Charles Preparatory School has repeated as Division III National Champions in the prestigious Jets Test of Engineering and Aptitude, Mathematics plus Science (TEAMS) competition. Another one of its teams finished as National Runners-Up and a third finished Fifth. In 2008-2009 the varsity “A” team placed 1st in its division; the varsity “B” team 32nd; the varsity “C” team 18th; and the junior varsity 5th in the national division rankings. This year St. Charles was one of only two schools nationally to qualify three teams in the top five of their division.

Seniors Earn 'Most Prestigious Recognition' Consideration
Jordan Feyko '10 and Andrew Krieger '10 were selected as two
of only 3,000 semifinalists for the prestigious 2010 Presidential Scholars Program. They were selected from nearly 3.2 million high school students expected to graduate in 2010. Feyko has since been named as one of only 560 finalists. Inclusion in the Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest honors bestowed on graduating high school seniors.

Ohio Graduation Test: 100% Pass Rate Continues
For the sixth straight year - as many years as the test has been administered - St. Charles sophomores scored a perfect 100% pass rate on the Ohio Graduation Test.

Significant National Merit Recognition
Eight seniors were named National Merit Finalists while an additional 21 were recognized as Commended Scholars for 2009-2010. Another student was recognized as a National Merit Achievement Scholar.

“In-The-Know” Team Champions Again
In February the St. Charles In-The-Know Team claimed its second consecutive championship in the WOSU-TV quiz-show tournament, the school’s 7th overall tournament championship.

Athletic Highlights:

State Championship
Fall: After playing throughout the year at an elite level throughout the fall the St. Charles Golf Team won the Division I boys state golf tournament in October at The Ohio State University’s Scarlet Course. The Cardinals shot a 309 and edged out Cincinnati
St. Xavier (313), Cleveland St. Ignatius (315) and Columbus’ Dublin Coffman (322).

Winter: The St. Charles Swim team won its fifth consecutive Division I district championship before going on to finish fourth in the state meet held at Branin Natatorium in Canton. In the previous four years the team captured a state championship (2008) and finished as state-runners-up in 2006, 2007 and 2009.
The St. Charles Wrestling Team captured its first-ever Central Catholic League Championship. It scored 181 points to defeat runner-up Ready (166.5), Hartley (162), defending champion DeSales (141.5), Watterson (55) and Worthington Christian (28).

Spring: Currently the varsity volleyball program continues on in the semifinals of state competition. The volleyball team is seeking to defend its 2008-2009 State Championship!

Welcome members of the Class of 2014!

 

 




 


Upcoming School Events

Aug. 25: First day of school.
Aug. 28: New Parent Orientation; 10 a.m.; Campus Theater.
Aug. 31: Parent’s Night; 7:30 p.m.; in Walter Student Commons.
Sept. 8: Senior Parent Information Night; 7:30 p.m. in Walter Student Commons.
Sept. 15: Junior Parent Information Night; 7:30 p.m. in Cavello Center.
Sept. 22: Freshman Parent Information Night; 7:30 p.m. in Walter Student Commons.

Please contact the school's Main Office for more information at
614-252-6714.

Upcoming Alumni Activities

The Annual St. Charles Alumni Golf Outing: Sunday, Sept., 19 at the Westchester G.C. in Canal Winchester. The event takes on special meaning this year as we honor and remember 1991 alumnus Gerard Tracy who passed away in 2009. Gerard showed great love for St. Charles through his work as a St. Charles coach and his support
of numerous alumni events.

This scramble/shotgun event begins at 1:30 p.m. $60 entry fee covers golf, a cart, prizes, and deluxe picnic dinner. We take reservations for both foursome AND singles! Space is limited--first come, first served! Don’t wait to sign up!

Advertise your business or honor your class by sponsoring one of the Open’s 18 holes for $100 each. Your information will appear on one of the 16”x 24” tee box signs that will be read by more than 120 players.

To sign up and/or to sponsor a hole, E-mail Louis J. Fabro’83 at lfabro@stcharlesprep.org

Homecoming 2010 on Friday, September 24 vs. Sandusky
Annual Festivities Changed: The usual pre-game cookout and post-game pizza party have been DISCONTINUED in favor of a combined Alumni/Football Parents Pre-game Potluck Dinner at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. Alumni who wish to participate are asked to bring potluck items (main dish and or appetizer/dessert) to share with the group.

Alumni Association meeting on Thursday, August 26

All alumni are invited to attend the St. Charles Alumni Association’s meeting in the Advisory Board Emeritus Conference Room in our Student Services & Fine Arts Center on Thursday, August 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages provided. Discussions will focus on continued planning for upcoming Alumni Golf Outing and Homecoming events.

This is a great opportunity for you to share some of your time and talents with the St. Charles community. The Alumni Association meets four times a year and sponsors events like the Spaghetti Dinner, Alumni Golf Outing and the Father/Son Mass and Breakfast. Get reacquainted with St. Charles and the great things its students and alumni are accomplishing!

Contact alumni director Louis J. Fabro ’83 by e-mail
at lfabro@cdeducation.org or by phone at 614-252-9288 ext. 21.