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BLUE PRIDE COLLEGE STYLE: Keeping college-age
alumni connected and up to date on Providence news.
In This Issue
Current News
Record-breaking Season
Young Grads Share Coaching Skills
Upcoming Events
Plan for Winter Homecoming
Show Your Support for Senior Retreat
Class of 2008 Reunion Planning
Blue Pride Still Alive
2012 AP Scholars
Volunteers Needed
2011 Grad Shares AFROTC Experience
Fall/Winter 2012
Hey Fellow Pioneers,
Welcome to the latest issue of Blue Pride: College Style! In
this issue, you'll find news about the recent successful
sports season, the date for Homecoming, and a chance to
catch up on news of some of your classmates.
We are in need of more emails for the classes of 2008-
2010, so if you know of anyone in those years, please
forward this email to them (use the link at the bottom).
And if this went to your personal email account and you're
more likely to use your college email, please reply with
your updated info now.
Enjoy!
Current News at Providence
What's happening back at your alma mater!
Record-breaking season
How Can You Stay Blue?
Alumni Accomplishments
Kraft Repeats Internship Experience
Grad Participates in Urban Semester
A Year Abroad - Claire Joksimovic '11
With the Arts
PHS, Deanery Visits to Campus
Athletics Beyond Providence
Class Notes
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Our fall sports teams had one of the most successful
seasons in Providence history. Their accomplishments
include:
Three seniors compete in Cross Country Semi-State:
Kori Seibert and Erin Denis each broke the school
record for a 5K run. Kori tied the school record at
sectional with a time of 21:08, Erin broke the record at
regional, and both broke the record again at semi-state
with Kori setting the new record at 20:33. Murphy
Sheets placed 92nd in the boys' semi-state with a time
of 17:25.
Boys Soccer 1A Semi-State Runner-Up: The team beat
No. 4 Mater Dei in overtime in the morning game before
falling to No. 6 Covenant Christian that evening, ending
with a 13-6-2 record. The team was led by four seniors,
including Pierce Crawley, who was selected to the ISCA
All-District First Team for District 6.
Girls Soccer Class 1A State Runner-Up: The team fell in a
rematch with Mishawaka Marian and ended with a 14-5-3
record. The team was led by nine seniors, including Erin
Duncan, who won the IHSAA Class 1A Mental Attitude
Award for Girls Soccer, and Leah Mattingly, who was
named to the ISCA District 5 First Team. Junior Kasey
Wallace also was named to the District 5 First Team.
Due to the IHSAA "Success Factor" rule, the team will
move up to Class 2A for two seasons and is looking
forward to playing local rivals Jeffersonville, Floyd Central
and New Albany for the sectional title.
Girls Volleyball Class 2A State Runner-Up: The first PHS
team to make it to a state championship final in
volleyball. The girls finished the season ranked No. 2 in
the state with a record number of wins at 35-5. The
Volleyball team was led by lone senior Kylie Flanagan,
who was named to the ICGSA Second Team All-State.
Sophomores Taylor Wilson (First Team), Patricia
Mattingly (First Team), and Haley Libs (Second Team)
were also named to the All-State team. Coach Terri
(Blunk '90) Purichia was named the ICGSA Class 2A
South Coach of the Year. The team earned five post-
season wins over the last two seasons and will remain in
2A.
Cheerleading IASP 1A/2A Runner-Up: Second place by
only 0.7 points. The team is led by four seniors and will
continue to compete in competitions such as JamFest and
the NCA nationals later this school year while also
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of which support the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
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cheering during the winter sports season.
Boys Tennis ended its season 11-8 in dual matches, led
by sophomore Will Andres, who was named to the
IHSTCA All-District singles team. Seniors Weston
Spalding and Luis Garcia were named to the IHSTCA
Academic All-State.
Young grads share coaching skills
Several recent grads have returned to coach PHS teams.
Hayley Koetter '07 was assistant coach of the 2A State
Runner-Up Volleyball team, and Taylor Gelbach '11 was
the Freshman Volleyball head coach. Kelyn Mann '07
was assistant/keeper coach for Boys Soccer. Christie
Evanczyk '09 is the assistant cheer coach and was
temporary head coach during Coach Andrea Roger's
maternity leave. Patrick Sweets '06 is the Freshman
Boys Basketball Coach, replacing Nick Koetter '09, and
Whitney Thomas '08 is an assistant coach for Girls
Basketball.
Upcoming Providence Events
Events worth coming home for!
Plan for Winter Homecoming
Winter Homecoming is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 25, 2013,
when the Boys Basketball team will take on Christian
Academy of Indiana. But there are plenty of winter sports
events before then! Girls Basketball just started, and Boys
Basketball kicks off Thanksgiving weekend with the
traditional match against Indianapolis Metropolitan on
Saturday, Nov. 24, with JV at 6, varsity at 7:30. Girls
Swimming starts Nov. 13 with the New Albany Relays. The
boys and girls will compete at Floyd Central on Nov. 27.
Wrestling starts Nov. 27 with a home match against CAI.
For the winter sports schedules, click here.
Be sure to follow @goPHSpioneers on Twitter for score
updates throughout the season.
Show your support for Senior Retreat
The second senior retreat will be Nov. 13-16. Remember
to keep these seniors and the leaders in your prayers. The
next retreats are Jan. 15-18 and March 12-15. For
information, contact Dale Durham at
Class of 2008 reunion planning
Class of '08, get ready for your five-year reunion! More
information will be coming after the first of the year. Nikki
Reister will be leading the planning, but if you'd like to
help, email [email protected].
The Class of 2008 needs up-to-date emails and addresses
on all graduates as it prepares for this five-year reunion.
Click on this link to update your email address and contact
info.
Blue Pride Still Alive
Grads living out that Pioneer spirit!
2012 AP Scholars
Congratulations to Maddie Orberson '12 (IU Southeast),
Adrienne Voelker '12 (Notre Dame), Corby Burger '12
(DePauw), and Brenden Popson '12 (Louisville), who
were all named AP Scholars by the College Board in
recognition of their exceptional achievement on their AP
exams as seniors. Maddie and Adrienne scored a 3 or
higher on three or more tests. Corby and Brenden received
the AP Scholar with Honors award for averaging 3.25 or
higher on their AP exams while scoring 3 or higher on five
or more of the tests.
Volunteers needed
Camp Quality Kentuckiana is looking for volunteers to work
its week-long camping experience for children with cancer.
Greg Henderzahs '68 is director of CQK and is
specifically looking for Providence graduates interested in
working the camp in June 2013. Volunteers must agree to
training and a background check. For more info, visit
www.campqualityky.com or call 502-777-7398.
2011 grad shares AFROTC experience Taylor Hamblin '11 has joined
the University of Louisville Air
Force ROTC Flyin' Cards unit.
Taylor is a sophomore history and
secondary social studies education
major at IU Southeast. He joined
the U of L AFROTC because it is
open to students from surrounding colleges and because
he is interested in joining the U.S. Air Force. His father was
an enlisted man in the Air Force, and his uncle had a 24-
year career as an Air Force officer.
Taylor was at PHS during lunches recently to talk to juniors
and seniors interested in joining the Air Force or the
AFROTC. He said his goal is to become an ROTC professor
or work in the intelligence field. After earning his
bachelor's degree, he will be able to enter the Air Force as
a commissioned second lieutenant.
"They (AFROTC) have a lot of great scholarship
opportunities, and it's really a great way to become
something better and be part of something bigger than
yourself," he said.
How can you stay Blue?
You've moved on from high school, but one thing that is
special about Providence is that Blue Pride never dies. How
can you stay Blue?
Get involved!! Each Providence alumni is automatically a
member of the Providence Alumni Association. The group's
events, such as the upcoming Breakfast with Santa, are
planned by the alumni board. The board welcomes new
members, and if you'd like to help, just email
[email protected] for more information. Board
members include Megan Resch '07, Michelle Landis
'06, Shawn Edelen '05, and Andrea (Hensgen)
Smallwood '05.
Stay connected. Follow Providence on Twitter
(@goPHSpioneers) and Facebook.
Visit. Stop by Providence when you're home on break. Be
sure to stop by the Alumni Office for a tour of the new
Music Studio and other updates since you graduated.
More ways to get involved.
Several young alumni are members of the
Providence Board of Trustees, including Justin
Marshall '06, Melissa (Ernstberger) Gibson
'06, and Michelle Landis '06.
Other alumni help out with sports, such as Softball
Coach Sean Payne '03.
Several alumni are freelance writers for the Vision
magazine. If you are a journalism or
communications major and would like to add
newsclips to your resume, email
[email protected] for info.
Do your internship at Providence. Opportunities include
athletic administration (summer only), history (archiving),
business, marketing/public relations, and guidance (school
year only). Amanda McCauley '11 and Megan
Wheatley '08 both completed summer internships in the
Advancement Office. Email [email protected] if
you are interested in an internship close to home.
Alumni Accomplishments
Providence grads get things done!
Kraft repeats internship experience
Jacob Kraft '10 has spent his last two summers interning
at St. Meinrad for the seminary's One Bread One Cup
liturgical leadership conferences.
"It has been a fantastic experience that has given me
ample opportunity to learn and develop my personal faith
through prayer, community, and education. I applied for
this internship because I had gone to the conference three
years as a high school participant and loved each one. It
was my first experience of OBOC, in the summer after my
freshman year at Providence, that really brought my faith
to the center of my life. Because of this, I wanted to be a
part of it and help other youth have a similar experience as
me.
"As an intern, I live on the Holy Hill for six weeks with 19
other college interns from all around the country. For three
of the weeks we have community building time and
formation classes in which we just do different fun
activities such as take trips to Patoka Lake, have swim
parties, visit Holiday World, and play lots and lots of
games, and also take classes on spirituality, liturgy, and
leadership. For the other three weeks, we lead a program
for high school students that gives them an opportunity to
become better leaders in the church. We educate them on
all the different aspects of the liturgy and teach them more
about the faith. The focus is not on the 'whats' of our faith,
but more on the 'whys.'
"Every day during the conferences and during the
formation weeks, we pray the Liturgy of the Hours and
celebrate Mass. It sounds like a pretty big bore when I try
to explain it, but it's really just something you have to
experience for yourself. Almost every participant leaves
with a much deeper appreciation for our faith and the
sacraments and I can't wait to come back the next year.
"It's a true blessing to be a part of this program and have
the opportunity to spend quality time at the monastery. I
have been able to build fruitful relationships with many of
the monks and have learned a lot about life from very holy
men and women on the hill. This coming summer I will be
returning once again and will be the Intern Manager. My
role will be a little different than what it has been in the
past, but I am still very excited! One Bread One Cup is
really the highlight of my summer and I love every minute
I get to be a part of it."
To read a Q&A with Jacob published on the St. Meinrad
website, click here.
Grad participates in Urban Semester
Paige Daniel '10 is spending this semester in an
Immersive Learning Program through Ball State called
Urban Semester. During the program, elementary
education majors have the opportunity to collaborate with
an elementary teacher in an urban public school in
Speedway, Ind. As an Urban Intern (aka Urbanite) she is
in the classroom four days a week and takes classes the
remaining day from Ball State professors.
"I chose to participate in the program for many different
reasons. The main reason I chose Urban Semester is
because I have a strong passion for working with low-
income or urban students. My goal after graduating is to
become an educator in a low-income inner-city school. I
want to be able to help the children who need it most.
"During elementary school, children need a positive and
encouraging role model that can provide a safe, fun, and
educational environment. I viewed Urban Semester as a
way for me to both differentiate myself from other
elementary education majors and to quick-start my
passion for working in a low-income urban school. Being
top in not only the state but also the nation for education,
Ball State University has taught me a lot about teaching.
However, I knew I would not be fully prepared for student
teaching and being an educator until I was actually thrown
into the classroom. I knew Urban Semester was a
wonderful way for me to receive hands-on experience and
better prepare myself for the future.
"Although this semester has been challenging and quite
exhausting, I have learned so much about teaching and
myself. I have spent my semester in a first grade
classroom with students that come from varying
backgrounds and learning levels. Every day, I witness the
harsh reality of poverty that many parents and children
face. Students coming to school lacking a backpack, school
supplies, clean clothes, sleep, food, etc., is a common
occurrence in every classroom in the school. Along with
these basic needs, many of my students do not have the
same social skills that my parents once taught me.
"My eyes have been opened to the stress and innocence
that my students come to school with everyday. I quickly
realized how blessed my life is and am so grateful for
everything God has given me, including this experience.
Urban Semester has further reassured me that God has
called me to work with children from less fortunate
backgrounds."
A year abroad
Claire Joksimovic '11 is taking a year off from IU
Bloomington, where she is studying secondary education,
to teach English as a second language in France until July
2013. She was recommended for the job by PHS French
teacher Katie Aebersold at the request of a teacher in La
Garenne-Colombes, France, a sister city with Clarksville.
PHS French students continue to participate in the Sister
Cities Exchange Program, as did Claire while a student
here.
"It's always been my dream to live and travel around
Europe. Something about the history and culture has
always been attractive to me and has grabbed my interest.
When Katie Aebersold contacted me telling me our Sister
City of La Garenne-Colombes wanted an assistant from
Clarksville, I knew I couldn't pass it up. It was the perfect
channel for me to finally be able to do what I've always
wanted to. And I'm young! I have to take advantage of
these things while I can.
"So I felt like there was no other option but 'yes.' I'm
teaching at Collège les Champs-Philippe, which was
established just a couple of years ago, so it's a very
modern school. I work in the classroom with the English
teachers (about 30 or so students) and then take 2-4
students at a time in my own small classroom, and speak
with them for 20-30 minutes at a time. My objective is to
get them to speak as much as possible in order to build
their confidence speaking English, improve their skills, as
well as their accent.
"I think this experience will impact the rest of my schooling
by giving me an idea of what I'm working towards doing. I
have a much more practical view of what it takes to run a
classroom and how much work it is. But also how
rewarding it is. I think it's exciting that I'm getting this
experience so I can complete my studies with confidence
that this is what I want to do.
"The most challenging thing has been communication!
There's a different pace in Europe, and it has taken a bit to
adjust to that. It's not the go-go-go attitude we have in
America, so that's been a bit frustrating at times, but I
think my patience has grown, and I'm actually really liking
and appreciating the slower pace now. And the most fun
has been meeting all of the classes. They get extremely
excited when they meet me, and it's an absolute blast to
speak with them and get to know them.
"And, yes, I am traveling! I'm currently in Spain now and
heading back to Ireland tomorrow afternoon. I've always
had a passion for traveling, and seeing Ireland has given
me the bug to want to see more! It's absolutely incredible
that I have the opportunity to do so, so I'm definitely
going to take advantage of traveling (while I'm here)."
With the Arts
Joseph Fernandez Jr. '08, a senior majoring in theatre
and drama and vocal performance at IU Bloomington,
completed a summer internship at Glimmerglass Festival,
a summer repertory opera company in Cooperstown, NY.
This month, he is stage manager for the production of
"Spring Awakening" at IUB, Nov. 2-3, 6-9, and 10.
Eliza Donahue '12 is dance captain and Clayton Bliss
'11 is also in the cast of IU Southeast's "Urinetown," which
runs Nov. 8-11, 15-18. Tickets are $6 for students. Eliza,
who received the IUS Rasmussen Theatre Scholarship, also
is on the IUS dance team and teaches at a dance studio in
Louisville.
Haylie Rebilas '11 recently played the role of Maggie in
"A Chorus Line" at Ball State. The show requires strong
dancing and is the one of the longest running shows on
Broadway, telling the story of a chorus audition for a
Broadway musical.
Kat Emly '11 played Belle at the
Louisville Zoo's World's Largest
Halloween Party during the weekends of
October. It is her second year as a
character in the Halloween event. Last
year, she played Hermione.
If you or someone you know recently
participated in a mission trip, had a role
in a production, had an interesting
internship or other noteworthy activity,
please email [email protected]
to share the news!
PHS joins Deanery visits to campus
Christa (Payne) Hoyland '84, PHS director of alumni
relations, visited IU Bloomington and the University of
Louisville this fall along with the Deanery youth ministers.
Be sure to friend NewAlbany Deanery CYM on Facebook for
notice of when this group will visit your campus each fall!
If you missed the visit to your campus, stop by the
Advancement Office on your next trip home!
Blue Pride College Style is always looking for stories
to share. If you had an interesting class project,
internship, or semester abroad, be sure to contact
Athletics beyond High School
Keeping up with the college athletes!
Kelsey Davidson '09 is in her
freshman season on the IU Southeast
Women's Volleyball team. Recently, she
had nine digs in a loss to Asbury. The
team's record is 16-14 and 7-3 in KIAC.
The KIAC Conference Tournament
begins this weekend.
Lucy Knott '09 recently celebrated
Senior Night for the Bellarmine Women's
Volleyball team, beating Kentucky Wesleyan in three sets.
Lucy contributed four kills and a block in that game and
the week prior averaged 31 kills, seven digs and two
blocks. The team is 16-7 overall and 11-5 in the Great
Lakes Valley Conference. The GLVC Tournament starts
next weekend.
Trey Pfund '09, a senior at Marian, had a career top
performance during the NAIA Midwest Fall Invitational in
October, scoring a 4-under-par 138 in two rounds. Trey
scored the second lowest score for 36 holes in Marian
Men's Golf history. He was medalist for the event, leading
Marian to a third-place finish.
Elizabeth Fuchs '10 was 31st at the SLIAC Cross Country
Championships in late October with a time of 26:42.1. She
was among the top five finishers for the team, which
earned sixth palce. The D-III Regional Championships are
this weekend.
Kallie Ash '11 has transferred from Vincennes University
to play Women's Basketball for Spalding University, which
recently moved up to NCAA Division III. She said she is
excited about the upcoming season.
Spencer Corrao '11 is the leading rusher for D-III
Hanover College with a total of 756 yards for the season as
of Nov. 3. He averages 84 yards a game. Spencer faces
former teammate Ethan Cook '08 of Franklin College on
Saturday at 1:30 at Franklin. Ethan is one of the top five
running backs for Franklin with 141 yards and 17.6 yards
per game. Hanover is 6-3 and 6-1 in the HCAC
Conference; Franklin is 7-2 and 7-0 in the HCAC
Conference.
Ashley Ricks '11 has come back from an injury to
contribute 52 kills, 22 digs and 36 blocks this season for
the UAB Women's Volleyball team, which has a 17-12
record (9-4 Conference USA), which included a victory
over Marshall and former teammate Laura Der ex-'10. D-
I UAB wraps up its regular season this weekend and moves
into the conference tournament next weekend.
Brett Bass '12 is seeing playing time this
season for the D-III Transylvania Pioneers
Men's Soccer team, which won the HCAC
Tournament title for the ninth year last
weekend. Their record was 16-1-2 and 8-0-
1 in HCAC.
Kelsea Bedan '12 has earned a walk-on
spot on the Women's Softball team at
Spalding University. Fellow softball teammate Katie
Flanagan '10, a junior occupational therapy major, recently
was featured in a "20 Questions" segment on
CatholicSportsNet.com.
Casey Marlin '12, a freshman at Lenoir-
Rhyne, scored one of the goals to help win
the D-II SAC No. 2 Women's Soccer team
its second consecutive SAC regular-season
title. The team then won the 2012 Food
Lion South Atlantic Conference Tournament
and an automatic bid to the NCAA D-II
Playoffs, which starts Friday (today).
Casey McCauley '12, a freshman at Thomas More, placed
65th in the Presidents' ACC Championship in late October
with a run of 27:13.6. The team placed eighth overall and
will next compete in the 2012 NCAA D- III Cross Country
Mideast Regional on Saturday in Newville, Pa.
Bryce Very '12, a freshman at IUPUI, completed his D-I
Men's Golf fall season appearing in three tournaments and
eight rounds with an average score of 76.88. His best
finish was 11th place.
Let us know if you're competing on the college level.
Email us at [email protected].
Class Notes
What's happening with classmates?
Do you have news to share? An internship, recent
graduation, marriage, baby, or other accomplishments? Fill
out this online form to be included in the next newsletter.
2007
Becky Brinkworth '07 has been accepted into
Bellarmine's physical therapy program and will start
classes in May.
Claira Casper '07 and Alex Vogt '06 were married Nov.
2.
Chelsea Cox '07 married Chad Dodson in September
2012. The couple lives in Jeffersonville.
Casey (Ueding) Lilly '07 is a first grade teacher at Silver
Creek Primary School.
2008
Abby Lilly '08 will marry Drew Haines later this month.
Abby teaches at OLPH in New Albany.
Kody Megraw '08 was recently promoted to captain from
server assistant at The Oakroom at the Seelbach Hilton.
He was recently nominated for a Recognition of Service
Excellence Award from the Louisville Convention & Visitors
Bureau.
2009
Hilary Falkenstein '09 is engaged to marry Alex Renn
'09 in September 2013.
Frank Kimmel II '09 is attending the University of North
Carolina Charlotte and is employed by the Richard Petty
Driving Experience as a driver instructor for ride-alongs at
various NASCAR race tracks.
2010
Caitlin Cambron '10 was named Homecoming Queen
2012 for Ball State in October. She is an RA and a junior
majoring in graphic arts. Her sister, Loretta '11, is an RA
at IU Bloomington and is a sophomore psychology major.
2011
Dustin Korb '11 and Sam Hannon '12 are in basic
training at Parris Island, SC, for the U.S. Marine Corps.
Dustin will graduate Nov. 30, and Sam will graduate Jan.
18, 2013.
Sam' s address is
RECRUIT HANNON, SAMUEL T.
1st RTBN PLT 1004 Co. D
PO BOX 16155
PARRIS ISLAND, SC 29905-6155
Dustin's address is
RCT Korb, Dustin
1 RTBN PLT 1091 CO B
BOX 16135
PARRIS ISLAND, SC 29905-6135
After graduation Dustin will have a short leave at home
and then will be going to Camp Lejeune, NC, for his next
step in training.
John McIlvoy '11 is working full time traveling the
country helping set up sound and light productions for
SUP, an event production company owned by Brent
Rogers '89 and Chris Hughes '89.
2012
Candace Popp '12, an engineering major at Purdue, is on
the Morale Committee for the Purdue University Dance
Marathon to benefit Riley Children's Hospital in
Indianapolis. She will motivate 1,000-plus dancers
(including Matthew Hoyland '11) during the marathon,
Nov. 17-18. To donate, click here.
The Alumni Association meets the first Tuesday of the month at
noon at Providence.
All graduates are welcome to attend!
Come and share your thoughts.
Email [email protected] for more info.
Inform your classmates about Blue Pride College Style!
Sincerely,
Christa Payne Hoyland '84
Director of Communications & Alumni Relations
Our Lady of Providence Jr-Sr High School
