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GeoTech Lecture Series Speaker – Avery Johnson
GeoTech Conference Mission
Cold Weather Uniform Reminder
New Year Cafeteria Discount for Account Users
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National Geographic Geography Bee
Diocesan Speech League
Band Concert
Track
Dance Student at Orange Bowl
Girls' Soccer

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Parent Survey
In an effort to consistently provide both students and parents with excellent educational experiences, we are implementing monthly parent surveys to solicit ideas and opinions. The surveys will be presented one to two times per month via Edline. Each survey will contain three to six questions that can be answered quickly. The first survey will be available, via parent Edline accounts, from Friday, December 11, 2009, until Friday, January 1, 2010. To access the survey, log in to your Edline account and look for the link to the survey under Calendar and/or News. For additional information, or if you do not have Edline access, please contact Mrs. Joy Gardner at 214 263 9244, or jgardner@bdhs.org. Thank you for your participation.

College Counseling News

College Acceptances and Scholarship Awards
Congratulations to the Class of 2010 for a great start on college admission and scholarship applications! This semester, we have hosted two College Admission Application Workshops and two Scholarship Application Workshops, and our seniors are enjoying early success. Stop by the 500 hallway to see the college pennants placed on the board representing all of the universities who have accepted our students by November 1, 2009. So far, our seniors have been awarded over $2 million in academic scholarships as of January 1, 2010.

Please congratulate the following seniors on their recent college acceptances and scholarship awards:

College Acceptances: David Anthony – Johnson & Wales University and The University of Texas El Paso ; Brianna Aranda – University of Texas at Austin; Ignacio Aranda – Dallas Baptist University, Texas A&M Commerce, St. John’s University, and Northern Arizona University; Clarissa Barlow – University of Arkansas and Franciscan University; Christopher Cervenka – Texas Tech University, University of Texas at Arlington, University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University; Andrea Champion – University of Texas at Austin, Oklahoma State University, Texas State University, University of Oklahoma and University of the Ozarks; Emma Chappell – San Francisco Art Institute; Lauren Clarkson – Baylor University, Stephen F. Austin State University, and Texas Woman’s University; Michael Cruz – Baylor University, Houston Baptist University, Fort Hays State University, Hardin Simmons University, Oklahoma Wesleyan University and Willamette University; Alexandra Dean – Baylor University, Texas State University and Oklahoma State University; Jamie DeLaat – Baylor University, Oklahoma State University, University of Oklahoma, Texas State University and Texas Tech University; Rebecca Fernandez – Saint Louis University; Astrid Fuentes – Loyola University Chicago and University of Dallas; Jamie Gardner – East Central Oklahoma University, Hendrix College, Midwestern State University, and Stephen F. Austin State University; Kelli Grashel – Oklahoma State University and Texas State University; Teresa Gully – Baylor University and University of Texas at Austin; Chance Hairston – Baylor University, Texas Christian University and University of North Texas; Carol Herrera – Southern Virginia University; Toynelle Herron – Sam Houston State University; Jeffrey Jacobs – Baylor University and Morehouse College; Jordan Jones – Angelo State University; Danielle Kean – Trinity International University and King’s College; Chelsea Maxwell – University of North Texas; Chad McDonald – University of Central Arkansas; Kandess Mejia – Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Saint Louis University and Texas Woman’s University; Andrew Merlino – University of Mississippi; Sarai Morales – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Newman University; Mary Oeftering – University of Texas at Austin, Southwestern University and Georgetown University; Jessica Park – St. Mary’s University San Antonio; Hannah Patton – Stephen F. Austin State University, Sam Houston State University and Academy of Art University; Martin Paz – Texas Tech University and Houston Baptist University; Daniel Pipkin – Southern Methodist University; Candice Price – Texas State University, West Texas A&M University, McMurry University and Savannah College of Art and Design; Amanda Reyes – Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University; Michelle Stobb – Barry University; Ashton Vaughn – Sam Houston State and University of Houston; Eric Wright – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Northern Arizona and Drexel University.

Scholarship Awards: Ignacio Aranda – St. John’s University Academic Achievement Award; Clarissa Barlow – University of Arkansas; Andrea Champion – Oklahoma State University, Texas State University, University of the Ozarks, The Art Institute of Dallas and University of Oklahoma; Emma Chappell – San Francisco Art Institute; Michael Cruz – Baylor University, Hardin Simmons University, Houston Baptist University, Willamette University, Fort Hays State University and Southern Wesleyan University; Alexandra Dean – Baylor University Dean’s Gold Scholarship and Oklahoma State University; Jamie DeLaat – Baylor University Dean’s Gold Scholarship; Rebecca Fernandez – Hispanic College Fund, Hispanic Youth Symposium Speech Competition and Saint Louis University; Astrid Fuentes – University of Dallas and Loyola University Chicago Dean’s Scholarship; Jamie Gardner – Hendrix College Academic Award, Hendrix College Odyssey Honors and Distinction Award for Artistic Creativity; Alexis Gillum – Southern Methodist University Engineering Camp; Teresa Gully – Baylor University Merit Scholarship; Chance Hairston – Baylor University President’s Gold Scholarship and Texas Christian University Faculty Scholarship; Carol Herrera – Southern Virginia University; Kandess Mejia – Saint Louis University Billiken Catholic Award; Sarai Morales – Newman University; Mary Oeftering – Southwestern University Academic Award; Jessica Park – St. Mary’s University Chaminade Grant; Martin Paz – Houston Baptist University; Candice Price – McMurry University and Savannah College of Art and Design; Amanda Reyes – Oklahoma State University full tuition scholarship, Texas A&M University, University of Arizona, University of Nebraska (Lincoln) full tuition scholarship and University of New Mexico full academic scholarship; Raul Saldivar – Texas A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Arizona, University of New Mexico full academic scholarship and Birmingham –Southern College full academic scholarship; and Eric Wright – Northern Arizona University President’s tuition scholarship.

2009-2010 SAT and ACT test dates
SAT web address: www.collegeboard.com

SAT

ACT web address: www.actstudent.org

ACT

Colleges Coming to Bishop Dunne
Please go to our College Counseling website on Naviance www.workspacek12.naviance.com/bdhs to RSVP for these events and check back frequently to see when other colleges are scheduled to visit our campus. All colleges will be visiting in the library.

1/20 - Paul Quinn College - 10:30 a.m.
1/27 - Our Lady of the Lake University - 10:00 a.m.
1/28 - Texas Women’s University - 9:30 a.m.

College Entrance Exam Preparatory Course Schedule Announced for Spring 2010
State Representative Barbara Mallory Caraway has announced her Spring College Entrance Exam Prep Course which will begin Saturday, January 16, 2010, and continue each Saturday for six weeks from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each course will be held at the Bill J. Priest Institute located at 1402 Corinth Street in Dallas. The program is free and space is limited, so please come by Mrs. Brown’s office to complete an application soon. The deadline to turn in applications is January 12, 2010.

Scholarship List
Seniors should complete two to three scholarship applications per week in order to maximize chances of receiving scholarship money.

Angelo State University Carr Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who rank in the top 45% of the class and score at least a 1020 on the SAT. The award amount ranges from $1,000 to $4,500 per year. To apply for this scholarship go to www.angelo.edu/carr.html.

Being an American Essay Contest
In this contest, students are asked to answer the question, What Civic Value Do You Believe Is Most Essential to Being an American? The award amount is up to $5,000. For more information and to apply go to www.beinganamerican.org/TE

Skidmore College Filene Music Scholarship Competition
Go to www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship to apply. The deadline to enter a CD in the preliminary round is January 15, 2010.

Princeton Prize in Race Relations
This scholarship is for students who are involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in their school or community. The award is $1,000 and a trip to Princeton .The application deadline is January 31, 2010. Please go to www.princeton.edu/princetonprize.

University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business Scholarships
Please see Mrs. Brown in the Guidance Department for these applications. Deadline is February 1, 2010.

St. Edward’s University Holy Cross Scholar Award
This scholarship is for students who rank in the top 10% of their class and score at least 1250 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT. The award is full tuition for four years. The application deadline is February 1, 2010. Please go to www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml.

St. Edward’s University Guaranteed Trustees Scholarship Award
This scholarship is for students who rank in the top 20% of the class and score at least 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT. The award amount is $40,000 and the application deadline is February 1, 2010. Admission application will serve for this scholarship.

University of Texas at San Antonio Terry Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating seniors who have demonstrated leadership, strong academic ability, proven financial need, and who are unmarried and U.S. citizens. The award amount is $55,000. The application deadline is February 1, 2010. Please go to www.utsa.edu/terryscholars/.

KFC Colonel’s Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who graduate in 2010, have a minimum GPA of 2.75, are entering a 4-year university in fall of 2010, and who are U.S.citizens. The application deadline is February 10, 2010. Please go to www.kfcscholars.org to apply.

Texas A&M University Foundation Excellence Award
The award amount is up to $2,500 and the deadline is February 12, 2010. See Mrs. Brown for an application.

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Winners are selected based on ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community and ability to succeed in college. Award amount: $2,000 Deadline: February 15, 2010 Go to www.axa-achievement.com to apply

University of Texas at San Antonio Honors College Scholarships
This scholarship is for students who are in the top 10% of their class, have a minimum SAT of 1100 or minimum ACT of 24, and who are enrolled in UTSA Honors College. The award amount is $6,000. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

National Commission for Cooperative Education
announces their fall 2010 scholarship program. Students interested in this wonderful scholarship program must plan on attending Drexel, Johnson and Wales, Kettering, Pace, RIT, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo or Wentworth Institute. Please visit the program website at www.co-op.edu for more information and to apply. The application deadline is February 15, 2010.

Best Buy Scholarship Program
Students currently in 9th – 12th grades may apply for this scholarship. The scholarship committee is looking for students involved in community service and who have good grades. The award amount is $1,000 and the deadline for application is February 15, 2010. Please go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships to apply

Al’s Formal Wear Scholarship
The award amount $1,000 and the application deadline is May 31, 2010. Please go to www.alsformalwear.com/scholarship.

Texas Instruments Math Scholars Program – University of North Texas Dallas
This scholarship is for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with Secondary Teacher Certification at the University of North Texas Dallas. Applicants are to be ranked in the top 25% of their class, exempt from TSI for Reading, Writing and Math sections, have a minimum SAT score of 600 on math and 580 on Critical Reading or a minimum ACT of 24 Math and 24 English, and four years of high school math to include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Pre- Calculus.

Important H1N1 Information for the Diocese
Attached please find an important letter from Sister Gloria Cain, Superintendent of the Diocese of Dallas, about flu procedures.

Washington DC Trip
Juniors and seniors will have an opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. with the high school Close Up program. Please note that there has been a change in the schedule from what was previously announced. The students will now be in Washington, DC, from February 14 through 19, 2010. All the same exciting and unique experiences will be available during this week as well, but the price will be just a bit lower. Students spend Sunday evening through Thursday learning how our government works from an insider’s perspective. Highlights of this program include monument study visits, question-answer sessions with policy representatives from various agencies of the government, a Capitol Hill day in which students meet with congressional representatives and staff, and neighborhood study visits. There are also opportunities to visit some of the Smithsonian museums and other landmarks that make Washington, D.C. unique.

The cost for this program is approximately $1,688, which includes all accommodations, meals (except in transit to and from D.C.), air fare, and ground transportation. If the theater option is chosen, there will be an additional $37 charge for the tickets and an additional fee from $99 - $119 for one of the out-of-town Thursday options. This has always been a very popular program with the students, and participants have called it one of the high points of their high school experience. Once the group is established, we will decide on a few other options which may make a minor change in the cost. Students who take advantage of this opportunity will take part in a truly valuable educational experience that extends learning beyond the walls of the classroom. A $200 deposit is required for Bishop Dunne to hold a place on the trip, and a $100 registration fee is required when registering at the Close Up website. These deposits are due by October 17, 2009, and final payments for the trip are due by January 15, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Marylee Boarman at mboarman@bdhs.org.

Go Forth to Serve

Prayers
Please keep the following members of our Bishop Dunne family in your prayers:

• Cafeteria worker, Mrs. Fannie Clarkson, as she battles cancer
• Senior, Xavier Matthew, as he continues his struggle against leukemia and recovers from another surgery
• Staff member, Mrs. Diane Horton, as she begins chemotherapy and other treatments against cancer
• Mrs. Krissy Kistner, wife of faculty member Mike Kistner, as she recovers from surgery
• Mrs. Missy McLean, mother of 8th grader Ali Broussard, as she recovers from spinal surgery
• Ms. Elizabeth Bourgeois, principal of Ursuline Academy, as she recovers from a serious accident
• Mr. Marty Toole, husband of faculty member Vivian Toole, who will undergo surgery soon
• Mrs. Lynette Robinson, wife of instructor Glenn Robertson, as she recovers from surgery

Please keep in your prayers those members of our community who are going through the difficulty of losing a family member, especially sophomore Sarah Torres, whose grandmother, Delilah Gomez, passed away last week.

Cancer Awareness
Bishop Dunne’s “Manuary” Charity fundraiser is under way. The male members of the faculty and senior class are seeking sponsorships in their attempts to grow moustaches. Prizes are being awarded to those who raise at least $100 and those with the fullest or most creative moustaches. Money raised will be donated to charities dedicated to sickle cell anemia care and breast cancer research, two causes close to the hearts of the Bishop Dunne community. Fathers, uncles, brothers, and friends of the Bishop Dunne family are welcome to join the fundraiser while anyone may make a donation. For more information, please contact Mr. Daniel Wilson at dwilson@bdhs.org or to make a donation, please contact Mrs. Sandy Brooks or Mrs. Anita D’Onofrio in the Business Office.

Congratulations
Congratulations to our families who have welcomed new additions! Congratulations to faculty member Mr. Jim Kurowski, and his wife, Laura, on the birth of their son Liam; faculty members Mr. Josh and Mrs. Katrina Rasmussen on the birth of their son, Joby; faculty member Mr. Alex Meza, and his wife, Tatiana, on the birth of their son, Alex; and staff member Mrs. Anita D’Onofrio, on the birth of her grandson, Ian.

Library Action Plan
As part of our Strategic Plan 2010-2015, we are renovating and improving the library. Please help us make the library the best it can be by making a donation of new hardback books, CD audio books, or appropriate DVD’s in your name. All donated books will have a dedication page in the front thanking the donor and honoring the person for whom the book is donated. Please follow the link to a
book list of needed volumes for the library. Parents, please consider honoring your child’s birthday or a special event by donating a book to the library in his or her name.

All parents who donate more than $200 in new approved books, audio books, and DVD’s will receive a brick in their honor in the Walk of Fame, by the entrance to the field house and stadium, and all donors will be recognized in the computer register.

Online Education Program News
Credit Deficiencies
Bishop Dunne’s School and Family Handbook (page 24 Academic Difficulty) states that all students with credit deficiencies in the following disciplines - English, Social Studies, Theology, Science, Language, and Math - must register for enrollment in the required class for credit redemption within 6 months of receiving a failing grade, unless alternative arrangements are approved by Mrs. Kate Dailey, Mr. Patrick O’Sullivan, Mr. Mario Root, and Mr. Hill Copeland. The policy states that “if the student does not fulfill the stated conditions by the beginning of the next academic year, readmission for that year could be denied”. In addition, if a student should fail an online credit redemption class, that student must re-enroll in the class during the next available online semester.

To redeem lost credit due to failure, Bishop Dunne students must register for online classes with the OEP. Registration for the spring semester will begin January 27, 2010, and classes will begin February 11, 2010, with late registration continuing through February15, 2010.The OEP offers an individualized program for students to regain lost credit. The classes are offered 24/7, are self paced, and designed to meet the specific needs of the student. Students will have the availability of an on-campus liaison as well as daily online assistance. To register for OEP classes, please see Ms. Sandra Brooks in the business office, or download a registration form from the Edline homepage and send it as an attachment to Ms. Brooks at sbrooks@bdhs.org . An appointment can be made by contacting Ms. Brooks at 214 331 6561 ext 233. For more information regarding OEP classes or credit redemption, please contact Mr. Hill Copeland at hcopeland@bdhs.org or Mr. Mario Root at mroot@bdhs.org

6th Grade Lunch
In order for middle school students to be seated for lunch in a timelier manner, the 6th grade will begin their lunch break at 11:00 a.m. and the 7th and 8th grade will have a separate lunch at 11:30 a.m. As this is an early lunch for the 6th graders, a school-provided snack will be served to them at 2:30 p.m.

Bishop Dunne Service to St. Cecilia Catholic School
Bishop Dunne has partnered with The University of Notre Dame Alumni Club to provide tutors for St. Cecilia Catholic School. If parents are interested in tutoring young students from St. Cecilia Catholic School, please arrive at 8:45 a.m. at the St. Cecilia library where volunteers will be assigned a student to work with for two hours. St. Cecilia is located at 635 Mary Cliff Road, Dallas, TX 75208. The dates for this school year are listed below. Thank you for your anticipated participation.

Tutoring Dates:

• January 16 and 30, 2010
• February 20, 2010
• March 6 and 27, 2010
• April 10 and 24, 2010
• May 8 and 22, 2010

Tech and Tradition

GeoTech Lecture Series Speaker – Avery Johnson
The GeoTech Lecture Series brings renowned speakers and authors to the school to meet students and inspire them with their philosophies, explorations, discoveries, and experiences. Previous speakers include Sister Helen Prejean, Colman McCarthy, Sylvia Nazarro, and Craig Watkins.

The first GeoTech Lecture Series speaker this year is Coach Avery Johnson. Coach Johnson attended Southern University, led the NCAA in assists during his junior and senior year, and was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year and the MVP of the conference tournament both seasons as well. Coach Johnson coached Dallas’ Mavericks to their best record in the NBA, entering the playoff as a first seed.

Coach Johnson has now teamed up with Just Say Yes, a non-profit youth education and character organization that equips youth to say YES to their dreams and goals as they say no to risk behaviors such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, youth violence and teen sexual activity. Coach Johnson will be speaking to our students on January 26, 2010.

GeoTech Conference Mission
The mission of the GeoTech Conference is to provide a forum to inspire and motivate educators and students in grades K-12 to learn about the earth—its structure, societies, environments and their interplay—using a wide range of technologies. GeoTech brings together innovative presenters and teachers in all disciplines to share the latest in academic and technology innovations and to discover the importance of exploration, both personal and universal. GeoTech has been rated by the National Geographic Society as one of the most outstanding and successful educational conferences and consists of three days, March 4 through March 6, 2010, of professional development in technology, Geographic Information Systems, and curriculum in all disciplines.

This year’s keynote speakers are Chad Pregracke and Ben Osborne. As a high school student, Chad Pregracke became increasingly concerned about the trash and toxic waste poisoning the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers and started his own cleanup efforts, ultimately leading to the establishment of his organization Living Lands and Waters, dedicated to cleaning up and preserving our rivers - http://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/About/chad.htm.

Ben Osborne is an award-winning wildlife and scenery photographer, who has worked with National Geographic and the BBC, most recently photographing for the Blue Planet and Planet Earth series - http://www.benosbornephotography.co.uk/live/ProfileDepth.htm. Mr. Osborne has travelled around the globe and brings his singular experiences to the conference.

Both presenters will be spending time with our students before the conference to discuss their experiences, mission, and craft. Parents are very welcome to attend the GeoTech Lecture Series and Conference. Previous keynote speakers include Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dr. Mae Jemison, Dr. Spencer wells, Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. Robert Ballard, Dr. Sally Ride, Dr. Michael Fay, Dayton Duncan, and Erik Larsen - http://www.bdhs.org/geotech/previous_10.html.

Cold Weather Uniform Reminder
Parents, please be aware of the following uniform guidelines for girls’ winter school wear:

1. Only navy or white tights, solid in color and design
2. No leg warmers
3. Black, navy or white solid colored knee socks, no designs
4. No moccasins, shoes must be polish-able
5. No scarves or blankets in class
6. No headphones during the day, especially the large ones that cover the ears

New Year Cafeteria Discount for Account Users
Students who use their I.D. cards and charge the cost of their lunch to their cafeteria accounts will receive free drinks for the month of January. Students must have a cafeteria account and a Bishop Dunne I.D. card. There will be a minimum order of $2.00 to receive free drink.

National Junior Honor Society
The first meeting of the new year will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, from 3:10 p.m. through 3:30 p.m. in Room 413. Please contact Ms. Alexis Stern if you have questions.

Dunne Honorably

National Geographic Geography Bee
Today, Friday, January 8, 2010, Bishop Dunne held the National Geographic Geography Bee. The following middle school students participated; Jared Alex, Hank Blackburn, LaDorria Cole, Rachel Donovan, Milan Dowoy, Lauren Ellis, Jabari Ford, Abigail Gibson, Amanda Green, Michelle Guevara, Lillie Guy, Yasmin Jackson, Victoria Lara, Morgan Moore, Erin Mornson, Abbey Patrick, Charles Ramsey, Sophia Rana, Kenya Robinson, Keodora Seilert, and Joey Urbina. Winners will be announced in next week’s Friday Falconer.

Diocesan Speech League
Congratulations to our students who received superior status in the Diocesan Speech League in December; Tatiana Boucher; David Pipkin; and Obie Wright. The students represented the school very well.

Band Concert
Congratulations to the members of the Middle School Band, G-Block Band, High School Band, B-Block Choir, After-School Choir, and Guitar Ensemble for their outstanding performances at the Bishop Dunne Christmas Concert on December 17, 2009.

Middle School Band

• Flute: Dmitri Boucher; LaDoria Cole; Chansonique Parker; Rachel Shima; Natalie Solorio; Ezekiel Tyson
• Oboe: Ryan Spivey
• Clarinet: Vatallio Abrams; Hank Blackburn; Mikhail Boucher; Cortland Harris; Darius Okafor; Jacqueline Trevino
• Bass Clarinet: Matthew Clepper
• Alto Saxophone: Garrett Johnson, Victoria Lara, Isela Salazar
• Tenor Saxophone: Kenya Robinson
• Baritone Saxophone: Destiny Thomas
• Trumpet: Jabari Ford; Joseph Hughey; Luis Jasso; Morgan Moore; CJ Ramsey
• French Horn: Brooks Arrington; Ekaterina Boucher; DeMoray King.
• Trombone: Antonio Bernal; Isabel Cazares; Christian Mullin; Obie Wright.
• BaritoneTrombone: Desmond Lee; Sophia Rana; Chase Winchester.
• Tuba: Tristan Jackson
• Percussion: Jared Alex; Alejandro Galdamez; Simone Randle; Austin Sandoval; Joey Urbina.
• Guitar Ensemble: Matt Clepper; Jake Gardner; Sophia Rana.
• Choir – Sopranos: Claire Barlow; Alexia Cardoza; Rachel Donovan; Carol Herrera; Maria Mendoza; Deanna Ramos; Amanda Reyes; Rachel Shima; Katie Sivinski; Sarah Torres.
• Choir – Altos: Cecelia Eubank; Samantha Ferguson; Danielle Keene; Taylor Kowalski; Citadel Mejia; Kandess Mejia; Briana Monsalve.
• Choir – Tenors: Woody Lawson; Harry McNabb; Ryan Spivey.
• Choir – Basses: Chris Harrington; Christian Palmer; Geoffrey Thomas; Eric Wright.

High School Band

• Flutes: Claire Barlow; Marselena Lopez; Maria Mendoza; Briana Monsalve; Amanda Reyes; Katie Sivinski
• Clarinets: Alexis Ayanru; Tori Gillum; Johnathan Silva; Josh Thoman; Sarah Torres
• Bass Clarinet: Eric Wright
• Alto Saxophones: Steven Ricks; Shelby Sanders
• Tenor Saxophone: Ashton Vaughn
• Trumpets: Kevin Gonzalez; Travis Williams
• Percussion: Attika Cox; Jeffery Jacobs; Earnest Jammer; Alex McDaniel; Andrew Mendez; Lee Shaw; Alex Small

Track
High school track practice will begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. at the Bishop Dunne track. Practice will end at 5:30 p.m. Students are reminded that they must have a physical and EKG on file with Nurse Price before they can begin practicing. Students who do not have a ride at the conclusion of track practice will be escorted to study hall. If there are any questions, please email Mr. Isaac Bell at ibell@bdhs.org.

Dance Student at Orange Bowl
Congratulations to Alissa Anderson who performed with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s performing ensemble, Bloom, at the 2010 Orange Bowl, January 2, 2010, as a part of the Orange Bowl dancers during the half-time show of the Iowa State vs. Georgia Tech national conference game. Alissa was one of ten talented dance students selected from Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Girls’ Soccer
At the midpoint of the season, Bishop Dunne girls’ soccer team can be very proud. Competing in one of the toughest districts in the State with nationally recognized programs such as Nolan and Ursuline, the Lady Falcons have made huge strides. Highlights of the season so far include the convincing home win against Waco Reicher and passionate and hard-fought away games against Nolan and John Paul II.

At the halfway stage, a number of players have proven outstanding with their skill, passion, and commitment: senior Candice Price who has excelled in midfield; sophomore Jennifer Lyssy who has been commanding in defense; newcomer freshman Jessica Chapa who has made the left side of midfield her position; and goalkeepers senior Hannah Patton and junior Kristina Munoz. The joint top scorers on the team are a pair of freshmen, Chelsea Billups and Alex Davis, which bodes well for the future of the program. The team has eleven more games in the next four weeks; including home games against Prestonwood, Nolan, The Highlands, and Ursuline; so please brave the cold weather and come and support your Lady Falcons.