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Music Director 2009-2010
Please welcome Mr. Preston Prior, our new Music Director. Mr. Rhyan
will be moving to the Math Department and we thank him for his years
of very successful service with the bands and all his achievements.
Mr. Rhyan will continue to work with the music department. Mr. Prior
is a graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of
Music Education degree with a K-12 certification in music. Mr. Prior
also taught at Bloomington Junior High School in Bloomington, Illinois.
Mr. Prior brings to the classroom a wide variety
of life and teaching experiences that will enhance students’ lives and the quality
of music education that students receive. Mr. Prior has experience
with general music/musicianship classes with students of all ages
and grade levels and has participated in highly selective and competitive
travel programs to Europe and Japan. Mr. Prior’s major concentration
is in trumpet and trombone, with a specialty in conducting, brasswinds,
and technology, and also teaches marching band, concert band, brass
quintet, advanced choir, guitar, piano, percussion, and music appreciation.
Mr. Prior will supervise summer camps and is looking forward to meeting
parents. A music parent meeting will be set after May where Mr. Prior
and the administration will discuss the future and vision of the
music program at Bishop Dunne.
Get Lost in Literature this Summer
Wondering what to do this summer with no new episodes of Lost? Join
the Bishop Dunne Lost Book Club and get credit at the same time!
This Online Education Program course is perfect for fans of the Lost television series. Details found on the class blog at http://lostinlit.edublogs.org.
GIS Earth Science Now Enrolling for Summer!
A new
science course has been added to the Online Education Program for
this summer. This course will be unique in that it will allow students
to explore Earth Science concepts using live data from the field
utilizing the tool of GIS. Students will correspond with teachers
on a field experience in Australia exploring the continent's unique
geology and ecosystems. Next summer, students will have the opportunity
to attend a similar field experience in Australia. Find out more
by viewing the course description, or you may contact Mrs. Christine
Voigt at cvoigt@bdhs.org, if you have any questions.
Course Description:
252 GIS Earth Science
This online summer course will use real world
data and powerful, state-of-the-art GIS software to investigate a
wide variety of topics in the Earth Sciences. Scientists use GIS
technology as a tool for organizing, visualizing, and analyzing scientific
data. This real-world data provides new insights into the traditional
concepts taught in the Earth Science classroom, and motivates students
to discover key scientific concepts.
Students enrolled in the summer
program will be corresponding with teachers in Australia analyzing
live data from the field. This unique experience will provide them
with a different perspective than the traditional classroom approach.
Next summer students will have the opportunity to attend a similar
field experience in Australia.
No previous GIS experience is necessary.
Online Education
Program
The Bishop Dunne Online Education Program encourages all high school
students to enroll in our accelerated online classes over the summer
break. Enrollment fees are $295.00 per class and some classes will
require additional materials. Please consider the many benefits of
taking summer classes online. For more information, please contact
Mr. Hill Copeland at hcopeland@bdhs.org or
Mr. Patrick O’Sullivan at posullivan@bdhs.org or
by calling the school at 214 339 6561.
Ready, Set, Apply!
Target Audience: Rising juniors and seniors
When: June 15-18
Location: Bishop Dunne Catholic School (Room 1 - St. Mary's Hall)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $225 (fee includes: College Prep Notebook, SAT Workbook, one
practice SAT test and answer key, one SAT score report, two college
applications, specialized instruction from a certified Princeton
Review instructor, trip to Texas Christian University and snacks
provided daily)
Course Description: This camp is designed to help
students increase test scores by exposing them to the necessary skills
and strategies needed to maximize their efforts when taking the SAT.
During this camp students will receive test strategies from a certified
Princeton Review instructor who will break down the SAT into manageable
and relevant pieces, explain various question types, and reveal a
detailed summary of test structure and content review. After taking
the SAT students will receive a score report detailing individual
strengths and weaknesses. This camp is also designed to dispel many
of the myths regarding college admissions. By the end of the camp
students will have completed two college applications, two essays
and one resume all guided by our College Admissions Counselor Keisha
Brown. On the final day of the camp students will visit Texas Christian
University and hear from admissions professionals about what is expected
from the admission application. This is a wonderful opportunity for
rising juniors to have an early glimpse of the SAT and college applications
and for rising seniors to be ready to submit their applications to
colleges when the school year begins! Sign up now as space is limited!
For more information contact: Keisha Brown at kbrown@bdhs.org
Brainworks
Brainworks in Carrollton is offering two, three, and
four week summer camps addressing issues of ADD/ADHD, social skills,
academic/study skills, time management, and self-confidence. Camps
run from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For information, please go to www.brainworks.info or call 972-416-9410.
Scholarship and Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Sight and Sound Internship
El Centro College and Preservation, Inc. are offering a free summer
internship program to students entering grades 10 through 12, in
the fall of 2009. This course will teach students how to create contemporary
media in both still and motion formats. Upon successful completion
of the program, students will receive 4 credit hours from El Centro
College. They will also be eligible to earn a $500 educational award.
Students must make a commitment to attend course orientation and
attend all classes during the program (Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. – 3
p.m., June 9 –July 31, 2009) and fulfill all of the requirements
of the course curriculum.
Howard University Minority Science & Engineering Improvement
Program 2009 Summer Program
The Howard University Minority Science
and Engineering Improvement Program (HU MSEIP) is hosting its first
annual summer camp from June 21 - July 17, 2009. Please encourage
your rising seniors, students who will be classified as seniors in
the 2009-10 school year, to consider applying to take advantage of
this opportunity to participate in this program. The uniqueness of
the program is based on the continual engagement in web-based research
throughout the academic year with the guidance of research mentors.
HU MSEIP will host this program with the intention of providing high
school students an opportunity to explore the sciences, engineering,
and mathematics.
Except for the cost of transportation, the attendance
of the program is free for all admitted students. As a residential
program students will be housed on Howard University’s campus
for the duration of the program. A monetary award will be given to
students who demonstrate promise of achieving the goals of HU MSEIP.
Please see Mrs. Brown in Guidance for an application. Application
deadline: May 15, 2009.
UT Dallas Summer Camp
The University of Texas at Dallas Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer
Science, in conjunction with the Academic Bridge Program, is pleased
to conduct its sixth Summer Engineering & Computer Science Bridge
Program. This five-day summer camp program offers a unique academic
experience designed to give aspiring engineering and computer science
students a preview of the quality of education at The University
of Texas at Dallas. Students who are presently high school juniors
are eligible to apply. The Engineering & Computer Science Bridge
Program is a week-long residential program to be held on the campus
of UT Dallas on Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7, 2009.
Each day, students will participate in exciting engineering and computer
science workshops plus pre-college seminars that include topics on
financial aid, the college application process, UTD scholarships,
SAT preparation and college life. Our goal is to provide students
with an academically challenging and socially exciting environment
that will give them insight into applying and attending UTD. Applicants
should have some interest or desire to attend UT Dallas after high
school graduation. Students attending this program will earn special
consideration for scholarships and membership into the Academic Bridge
Program. The ABP provides academic support to its members throughout
their college careers at UTD. Acceptance into this summer program
requires that a student shows evidence of intellectual curiosity
and has a major interest in engineering, computer science, math,
science or a technology related field. Participants are admitted
based on an essay, junior class rankings, grades in math and science
classes, PSAT index scores, and their recommendation. A $25.00 application
fee is required. Attending the camp is FREE. Please see Mrs. Brown
in Guidance for an application.
University of Texas at Arlington Engineering Scholarships
Available
Beginning Summer 2009
To be eligible for consideration, applicants
must:
- Be citizens of the United States, nationals of the United
States (as defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act), aliens admitted as refugees under section 207 of the Immigration
and Nationality Act, or aliens lawfully admitted to the United
States for permanent residence.
- Be new freshman undergraduate
students accepted as full time majors in engineering at UTA.
- Meet College of Engineering entry requirements for SAT or ACT
score.
- Be ready for Pre-Calculus I or higher.
- Demonstrate
financial need, defined for undergraduate students by the US Department
of Education rules for needs-based Federal financial aid.
The
anticipated average award amount is $5,000 per year for two years.
Application deadline is April 30, 2009. Application
documents are available online at: www.uta.edu/engineering/scholarships
2009 Tylenol Scholarships
Deadline: May 15, 2009
The Tylenol scholarship
program helps students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare,
life sciences, or related fields, manage the rising costs of education.
The program will award $250,000 in scholarships based on leadership
qualities and academic performance, including ten $10,000 and thirty
$5,000 grants.
Qualifications:
- Must be a resident of the 50
United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia
- Must
have completed at least one year of undergraduate or graduate course
of study in the Spring of 2009 at an accredited two or four year
college, university or vocational - technical school
- Must
provide proof of enrollment to a public health/health education,
medical school, nursing and/or pharmacy degree program
- Must
have one or more years of school remaining
- Past winners
are not eligible to apply or win for the 2009/2010 year
**Employees
of McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals, ISTS, Inc., their
affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and
the families of each are not eligible.
For more information: visit here
UNCF Announces Scholarship:
Students may apply online for the Red,
Hot & Snazzy Benefit Gala Scholarship at UNCF.org.
The application deadline is May 31, 2009.
Scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate financial
need and academic potential. Students must have a cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher and be enrolled full-time at any four- year U.S.
college or university. For more information about UNCF, or to make
a contribution to support UNCF scholarships or other programs, please
visit UNCF.org or call the local UNCF office at (972) 234-1007.
Al’s Formal Wear Salute to Education Scholarship Program
For
complete scholarship rules go to www.alsformalwear.com
Deadline:
June 10, 2009
To pick up an application go to any Al’s Formal
Wear location
Go Forth to
Serve
Prayers
Please keep faculty member Coach Dewey Wakefield in your prayers,
as his sister Eva, passed away this past Sunday. Eva Wakefield
Banyer (1946-2009) was the first female African American student
to attend and graduate from the Diocese of Dallas. Eva attended
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic High School, later Bishop Dunne,
and graduated in 1965. She then attended Texas Women’s University
and studied nursing. Please also keep junior Derryn Bowen, junior
Bobby Watkins, and eighth grader Imani Thomas, in your prayers
as their cousin, Dana King passed away; and 7th grader Taylor Perry,
whose mother is recovering from a recent illness.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Katy Bove on her recent marriage to Mr. Andrew
McCasland. We wish Mr. and Mrs. McCasland all the best for a happy
and wonderful future!
Altar Server of the Year
Congratulations to sophomore Ramiro Marroquin for being selected as
the Serra Club of Dallas Altar Server of the Year recipient. Ramiro
was chosen by his parish, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, for his distinguished
performance as the outstanding server.
National Honor Society: Penny War
The Penny War is a fundraiser for the National Lymphoma and Leukemia
Research Society, hosted every year by Bishop Dunne's National Honor
Society. Last year, NHS raised over $1100.00, a record!!! NHS members
are determined to beat that goal this year! The Penny War is a battle
between C Blocks. Bring your loose pennies to put in your C Block
milk jugs, but bring your quarters, dimes, and nickels to sneak into
the milk jugs of other classes (sabotage)!!! The class with the most
pennies (minus the silver pieces) wins!!! The winning C Blocks (and
their teachers) will receive a prize! Thank you for your support!
This is a fun way to show your competitive spirit and raise some
money for a great cause! The Penny War will run until next Friday,
May 1. Please contact Ms. Dies (bdies@bdhs.org) or Ms. Berry (jberry@bdhs.org)
with questions.
Need Last Minute Volunteer Hours?
Volunteers are needed:
- Saturday, May 2, 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Friday May 8, 2009 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 15, 2009, 4:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
For more information contact Mrs. Echavarria at extension 247.
French Mass in Chapel, Friday, May 1
Father Bernard Marton from
the Cistercian Abbey in Irving will be joining Bishop Dunne students
and faculty on Friday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. to offer Mass in French
in our chapel. For the past six years he has been celebrating the
French Mass monthly for French-speaking expatriates and other Francophones
living in the North Texas area, including students from the University
of Dallas, Cistercian Preparatory School, and other area schools.
According to a published report, Father Bernard learned his French
when he fled his native Hungary and lived for some time in refugee
camps in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Bishop Dunne French students
and French Club members will be preparing responses and readings
to be able to participate in the Mass. There will be refreshments
offered in the library after Mass. Due to limited space, students
should let Ms. Dies or Mr. Lalla know if they are planning to attend,
and other guests should e-mail Mr. Lalla at wlalla@bdhs.org.
Latin Expressions
Latin Expressions is an annual event in which
Bishop Dunne students are encouraged to come together to celebrate
both the diversity and similarities of their Latin cultures. Latin
Expressions will be the evening of May 1, with a dinner served prior
to the event. Tickets will be pre-sold for the dinner. Tickets for
the performance will be sold at the door for $5. All proceeds will
benefit the Honduran youth mission trip. If you would like for your
child to participate, or need more information please contact Dr.
Alonzo, valonzo@bdhs.org.
Dunne
Honorably
Concert Band Performances
Congratulations to Bishop Dunne Band members Christopher Diaz, Amanda
Reyes, and C. J. York, for their performances in the TAPPS State
Music Festival, held on Saturday April 18, 2009, at the University
of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. Amanda Reyes received a score
of Superior and a medal. C. J. York received a score of Excellent,
and Kit Diaz received a score of Commended.
The Bishop Dunne Concert
Band traveled to and performed at the Sandy Lake Band Festival on
Tuesday, April 21, 2009. The band played the selection of "Portrait
of a Clown" by Frank Ticheli. Their performance was adjudicated
by three judges, and received a Division I rating (Superior) trophy.
Their fine performance also earned them the Outstanding AA Band trophy
for the day.
The band students are: Flutes - Clarissa Barlow, Briana
Monsalve, and Amanda Reyes; Clarinets - Alexis Ayanru, Riley Emmons,
Tori Gillum, and Joshua Thoman; Bass Clarinets - Sarah Torres and
Eric Wright; Alto Saxes Shelby Sanders and David Parker; Tenor Saxes
- Anthony Brown and Ashton Vaughn; Trombone - Joshua Benson; Tuba
- Louis Bedford; Percussion – Lora Barlow, Alex Small, and
CJ York; Guitar - Taylor Crisler. Mr. Rafael Reyes accompanied the
students as a parent volunteer. Mr. Leaston Chase was the bus driver.
The band is directed by Mr. Bill Rhyan. Congratulations to Mr. Rhyan
and to the Concert Band for their outstanding work and many achievements.
The Concert Band’s next performance will be the Spring Concert
on Monday, May 18, 2009. The sixth grade band and concert band will
be featured. All are invited to attend the program. Thank you for
your support and assistance.
8th Grade Activities
The middle school faculty and staff at Bishop
Dunne would like to congratulate the class of 2009 for their accomplishments
throughout the 2008-2009 school year. To celebrate these remarkable
students and all of their hard work this year, we are offering the
graduates a Grad Day at Six Flags. Grad
Day at Six Flags will be
held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 - the day before the 8th Grade Graduation
Ceremony. Students will need to arrive at Bishop Dunne at 9:00 a.m.
in their class shirts, which are included in the price. Students
will meet in the cafeteria to discuss the rules and agenda for that
day. We will depart Bishop Dunne Catholic School at 9:45 a.m. Chaperones
will be stationed throughout the park and will check in with students
during designated check-in times. Lunch will be provided at the park.
The buses will depart from the park at 5:30 p.m. and return to Bishop
Dunne at 6:00 p.m. Parents may pick up students in the front of the
school at 6:00 p.m. All students must meet the following requirements
in order to attend the Six Flags trip:
- Students must be in good academic standing.
- Students
must be in good financial standing with the Business Office.
- Students
who have any major disciplinary issues (in school/out of school
suspensions) throughout the entire 2008-2009 school year must pick
up a recommendation form from Ms. Jenkins and have it signed by
all of their teachers and Mr. Johnson (Director of Students).
- Students
who have any discipline infractions with regard to behavior ($25
fine) throughout 4th Quarter (April 8, 2009-May 19, 2009) will
not be allowed to attend the trip.
If a student pays to attend this event, and has any discipline related
issues after May 1, 2009, he or she will not be allowed to attend
this trip and will not receive any monies back. Before May 1, 2009
all monies paid are refundable. The prices for Grad Day at Six Flags
are as follows:
$45 ticket, lunch, t-shirt
$30 for students with
a season pass, lunch, t-shirt
$15 t-shirt only (for students not
attending the trip)
Permission slips can be found on Edline by clicking
on SIX FLAGS, under the CONTENTS tab, on the MIDDLE SCHOOL page.
Permission slip along with payment is due to Ms. Jenkins in Room
102, by Friday, May 1, 2009. There will be a late deadline on Friday,
May 8, 2009 with $5 late fee. Checks can be made payable to Bishop
Dunne Catholic School with SIX FLAGS TRIP in the memo.
National Honor Society
The Bishop Dunne chapter of the National Honor Society is now accepting
applications for the 2009-10 school year. Interested applicants
must be current 10th or 11th graders who have a GPA of 3.73 or
higher, and a demonstrated record of outstanding leadership, service,
extracurricular activities, and character. Applications will be
posted outside of Room 412 beginning on Tuesday, April 14, and
electronic applications can be obtained by emailing Ms. Dies (bdies@bdhs.org)
or Ms. Berry (jberry@bdhs.org).
Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 1. No late applications
will be accepted. All National Honor Society members are available
for tutoring in most subject areas and levels. If your student
is in need of a peer tutor, please contact moderators, Ms. Jennifer
Berry and Ms. Beth Dies, for tutoring information.
College Counseling
News
College Acceptances and Scholarship Awards
Bishop Dunne Community,
please congratulate the following seniors on their recent college
acceptances and scholarship awards:
College Acceptances:
Veronica Aviles – Baylor University, University of Central Oklahoma;
Andy Awa – Oklahoma Wesleyan College, St. Louis University, St.
Gregory’s University, St. John’s University; Nancy Elizabeth
Bacon – University of Oregon, Woodbury University; Lauren Bailey – Clark
Atlanta University, Florida A&M, Hampton University, University
of Houston, Spelman College, St. Edward’s University; Amanda
Berkhalter – Grambling State University, University of Arkansas
Pine Bluff; Brent Brunson – Morehouse College, Tuskegee University;
Whitney Davenport – University of North Texas, University of
Texas at Austin; Rachel DeLeon- Oklahoma State University, University
of Tampa, St. Edward’s University; Monica Dominguez – University
of Dallas, Texas Christian University, University of Texas at Austin;
Riley Emmons- Flagler College; Stephen F. Austin State University,
Jacksonville University, Trinity University, Texas A&M University;
Devin Evans – Oklahoma State University; Prairie View A&M
University, Texas A&M at Commerce, Abilene Christian University;
Robert Hall – Howard University; Ariana Hamilton – Southern
Methodist University, University of North Texas, St. Edward’s
University; Alexa Hanks – University of North Texas, St. Edward’s
University, Texas State, Texas Tech University; Callie Heimburger – Loyola
University Chicago; Cecilia Hernandez – St. Edward’s University,
Stephen F. Austin State University; Arturo Herrera – Rice University;
Lincoln Hill – Boston College, Boston University, New York University,
Baylor University, Ohio State, Spelman College, Howard University;
Steffi Huerta – Stephen F. Austin State University; Cynthia Johnson – St.
Edward’s University, Baylor University, University of North Texas,
Texas Tech University, Texas State; Robert Koole-Valdez – Baylor
University, University of North Texas, Oklahoma Wesleyan University;
Alexandria Lane – University of Texas at Austin; Brent Luckey – Baylor
University, Southern Methodist University, University of Texas at Austin;
Sydney Luper – Florida A&M, Clark Atlanta University, Hampton
University; John Paul Lyssey – Texas A&M University; Alfredo
Martinez – St. Edward’s University; Thomas McDaniel – Texas
Tech University, University of North Texas, Mississippi State University,
University of Arkansas; Christina Miller – University of North
Texas, University of Texas at San Antonio, Savannah College of Art
and Design; Karla Munoz – Texas Women’s University; Donavon
Murphy – Florida A&M University, Howard University, Texas
A&M Commerce, Stephen F. Austin State University, Xavier University;
Annie Jo Pardo – Baylor University, St. John’s University;
Destiny Peters – Hampton University; Stephen F. Austin State
University; Jessica Porter – University of Arkansas, Baylor University,
Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, University of Texas
at Arlington; Nicolas Ramos – University of North Texas, St.
Edward’s University, St. Mary’s University, Stephen F.
Austin State University; Cydni Robertson – University of Missouri,
Texas State University, University of Texas at San Antonio; Paolo Sintobin – University
of Texas at Austin; Morgan Smith – University of Dallas, Texas
A&M University; Shane Smith – George Mason University; Amanda
Starghill – Howard University, Midwestern State, St. Edward’s
University; Jennifer Suter – Fordham University, Stephen F. Austin
State University, Northern Arizona University, St. John’s University;
Elliot Valek – Baylor University, Texas Tech University; Leslie
Walton – California State University (Dominguez Hills); Erika
Warren –Texas A&M University, Prairie View A&M University,
St. John’s University; Alianna Whiteaker-Chudecke – Longy
School of Music, Mannes College of Music; Alondria Wright – Grambling
State University, Stephen F. Austin State University.
Scholarship Awards:
Veronica Aviles – Baylor University; Andy Awa – St. Louis
University; Lauren Bailey – St. Edwards University; Nancy Elizabeth
Bacon – University of Oregon Dean’s Scholarship, Woodbury
University Academic Scholarship; Amanda Berkhalter – Grambling
State University, St. Gregory’s University; Rachel Deleon – University
of Tampa; Monica Dominguez – Texas A&M University Dallas
Regional Center, University of Dallas/Small World Foundation, Texas
Christian University, University of Dallas; Riley Emmons – Flagler
College; Neiman Marcus; Texas A&M University, Stephen F. Austin
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Jacksonville University, Trinity University;
Devin Evans – Dallas County Peace Officers Association; Ariana
Hamilton – President’s Distinguished Scholar/St. Edward’s
University; Alexa Hanks – St. Edward’s University; Arturo
Herrera – Rice University; Lincoln Hill – Boston University
Academic Scholarship, Howard University Legacy Scholarship (full tuition);
Brent Luckey – President’s Gold Scholar Baylor University,
SMU Rotunda Scholars, SMU Mustang Scholar, SMU Distinguished Scholar;
Alfredo Martinez – St. Edward’s University; Christina Miller – SCAD
Academic Honors Award; Jessica Porter – President’s Gold
Scholarship/Baylor University; Nicolas Ramos – St. Mary’s
University Presidential Scholarship, St. Edward’s University
Presidential Scholarship; Cydni Robertson – Temple University,
Drury University, University of Missouri Diversity Award; Paolo Sintobin – University
of Texas at Austin, New York University; Jennifer Suter – King’s
College, Northern Arizona President’s Scholarship, St. John’s
University, Stephen F. Austin Academic Excellence Scholarship; Elliot
Valek - Baylor University; Erika Warren – Texas A&M University
Aggie Gateway to Success Scholarship; Alianna Whiteaker-Chudecke – Boston
Conservatory Music Scholarship, Longy School of Music.
Current Total:
$1,619,579
Tech and Tradition
2009 Prom
Friday, April 17, 2009 was the most exciting day of the year, as prom
arrived for our senior class. This is the evening when everyone looked
fantastic! Our 2009 prom took place at the Magnolia Hotel located
in downtown Dallas. Our gala event included raffles of gift cards
and a $250.00 scholarship for college. Thanks go to parents Mrs.
Aviles, Mrs. Porter, and Mrs. and Mr. DeLeon who were part of our
decoration committee. David Ortega, class of 2008, put everyone on
the dance floor with his great combination of light and music.
We
want to congratulate our Prom Queen and King: Veronica Aviles and
Devin Evans. Prom Court nominees were: Corey Deramee, Brian Luke,
Sean Luke, Andrew Kappes, Andrew McDaniel, Shane Smith, Riley Emmons,
Cecilia Hernandez , Lincoln Hill, Caroll McCann, Kathleen Maloney
and Annaylissia Pardo.
Many thanks go out to the chaperones and administrators
who volunteered to help on this special night.
And the Winner is…
Help choose the planner cover for the 2009-2010 school year! Your fellow
students from the fall and spring Graphic Design classes created
the entries, and the Administration narrowed it to three, now it’s
your turn. Go to Edline, review the covers, and cast your vote. You
must vote by Friday, May 1, no later than noon.
Parent/Student Luncheons
After a successful Father/Daughter
Luncheon, we are pleased to announce the following:
- Father/Son Luncheon - Thursday,
April 30, 2009
- Mother/Son Luncheon - Tuesday, May 5, 2009
- Mother/Daughter
Luncheon - Thursday, May 7, 2009
We invite you to join your
son or daughter during their regular lunch period on these days.
Chef Blair will prepare a great lunch for $5.00 per person.
Following is the menu for the Father/Son Luncheon:
Tomato Basil Soup
Chicken Breast Florentine w/Hollandaise Sauce
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Cajun Style Green Beans
Corn O’Brian
Parmigiana Garlic Bread
Strawberry Shortcake
Drink Included
Pictures will be taken with your son or daughter in the Langbein
Courtyard as a reminder of the day. We hope that you can be here!
Falconette Dance/Drill
Team
Tryouts for the 2009-2010 Falconette Dance/Drill Team will be held
on Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1, 2009. Girls currently in
grades 6-11 who are interested in trying out, please email Ms. Barnett
(ebarnett@bdhs.org) or come to room 102 for a tryout packet. Packets
are due Friday, April 24, 2009.
Olympic Day
The FCA Sponsored Olympic Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, from 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Look for the schedule of events to be posted soon to Edline.
8th Grade Dance
On Friday, April 24, from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m., there will be
a dance for all 8th grade students from Catholic schools in the
Diocese of Dallas. Admission is $5.00 per person and dress is casual.
Please arrive no later than 7:30 p.m. to the cafeteria. DJ Slamming
will be playing popular music.
 Bishop
Dunne 5K Road Race and Funne Runne
There is only one more week before the great event. The walk/race is on Saturday, April 25. The Funne Runne/Walk
will begin at 8:00 a.m in front of the school. Proceeds will go towards
equipment for the new weight room. The registration form and information
can be found on the Bishop
Dunne website.
We are asking for sponsors to help in many different ways, such
as monetary donations and donations of Gatorade and bottled water.
Please provide us with contact information for possible sponsors/companies
that can help out, donate race day food and beverages, or please
volunteer your time to help with set up during the race, or clean
up. Please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org if
you are interested in helping.
From
the Athletic Department
Middle School Athletic Banquet
The middle school athletic banquet
is set for May 17 at 5:30 p.m. For more information and an RSVP form
please email Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org. The athletic department
needs some volunteers to help that evening with set up, decorations,
RSVP table and cleanup. Please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org if you can help out with the banquet.
Athletic Banquet
The High School Athletic Banquet is scheduled for Friday, May 15,
2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. Please contact Mrs. Hopkins
at mhopkins@bdhs.org if
you are interested in assisting with this event. It is important
that we have accurate numbers of attendees for our caterers. Students
who plan on attending this event must complete and submit The
RSVP Form to their head coach by Monday, May 11.
Varsity Boys
Tennis Team Goes to State
Congratulations to Varsity Boys Tennis Team members Drew Merlino, Javier
Gutierrez, and Pablo Gutierrez, who have qualified for the State Tennis
Tournament! After receiving high ranks in the District Tournament,
these players went on to play challenging matches at the Regional Tournament.
The players will compete now at the State Tournament this Friday, April
24, and Saturday, April 25, in Waco. The Boys Tennis Team has enjoyed
a very successful District season this year, finishing in 2nd place
in the overall District Team competition. Please congratulate all of
the Varsity Boys Tennis players on their hard work and dedication:
Drew Merlino, Javier Gutierrez, and Pablo Gutierrez, Andrew Kreis,
Andy Awa, Jeffrey Jacobs, and Pedro Soares.
Faculty/Student/Parent Tennis Tournament
After a year's hiatus, the Bishop Dunne Faculty/Student/Parent Tennis
Tournament is back! The tournament is on Friday, May 1, 3:30 p.m.,
at historic Kiest Tennis Center on the corner of Hampton and Kiest.
The entry fee is $15/team. Please pay either Ms. Dies or Mr. Hurt.
This is a doubles tournament with teams typically composed of teacher/student
or parent/student. All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to
play. If you want to fine tune your tennis skills or you want to
learn how to play tennis, your Bishop Dunne varsity tennis team will
host a practice session on April 30 at 3:30 p.m. at the Kiest Tennis
Center. Entries are due by Thursday, April 30! See you on the courts!
Middle School Baseball and Softball
Schedules are on the Bishop
Dunne web page. http://www.bdhs.org/oncampus/sports/middle_school/index.html
Come out and support our young falcons.
Middle School Golf
Be on the lookout
for information on the golf season. The golf season will begin May
1 and continue through June 8. Practices are at Twin Wells Golf Course
in Irving. For more information please contact Coach Guerrero at
sguerrero@bdhs.org.
Bus Drivers Needed
Bishop Dunne is looking for qualified bus drivers for field trips,
athletic events and morning and afternoon routes. If you or someone
you know is interested in driving a bus on a part
time basis, please contact Coach Guerrero at sguerrero@bdhs.org.
Interested parties must have a current Class A or B Commercial Drivers
License or be willing to get a Commercial Drivers License.
Middle
School Athletic Reminder
We still have several student athletes who have not returned their
athletic uniforms. Please get those to Coach Guerrero as soon as
possible. All students not returning their uniforms will be charged
a fee to replace the one that is missing. Thank you for your speedy
cooperation with this issue. |
