HN Cheerleader at Browns Stadium

HOLY NAME CHEERLEADERS

The cheerleaders have been invited to cheer at the Cleveland Brown's stadium during half time at the

Browns/Bengals game on Sunday, October 14th.  There are twelve other high schools involved and the event, which is called Crucial Crunch and is in support of breast cancer awareness and the fight against breast cancer. 

 

The tickets are discounted and you can secure yours by picking up a form in the main office or sending in cash or check to Holy Name High School, Atten: Browns Game, 6000 Queens Hwy, Parma Hts., OH 44130 by Friday, August 31st (please identify which tickets you wish to secure). 

 

Regular $60 tickets are only $40
Regular $50 tickets are only $30
Regular $45 tickets are only $20

HN Football Rank #1 in NCL White Division

High school football conference previews for Northeast Ohio teams for 2012 season (NCL White Division Breakdown)

Bob Fortuna, Joe Maxse & Tim Rogers | Plain Dealer Reporters, August 22, 2012 

WHITE DIVISION

PD projected finish

1. Holy Name (7-3 overall, 5-0 league in 2011)

2. Central Catholic (6-4, 3-2)

3. Warren John F. Kennedy (5-5, 2-3)

4. St. Peter Chanel (3-7, 2-3)

5. Trinity (1-9, 0-5)

6. Villa Angela-St. Joseph (6-5, 3-2)

Preseason awards

Preseason offensive MVP:

Tavion Pauldo, Central Catholic, QB, Jr., 6-1, 160.

Preseason defensive MVP:

Brionne Duke, St. Peter Chanel, DB/QB, Sr., 5-10, 165.

Preseason most valuable lineman:

Mike Setta, Holy Name, OL, Sr., 5-8, 205.

Other key players: Devon Bolden, VASJ, RB, Sr., 5-9, 160; Antonio Capasso, Trinity, LB, Jr., 5-10, 215; Will Davis, Holy Name, TE/LB, Jr., 6-2, 205; John Egizii, Holy Name, LB, Sr., 6-0, 185; Rodell Golphin, St. Peter Chanel, RB/CB, Jr., 5-7, 145; Andre Husain, Holy Name, WR/DB, Sr., 5-7, 155; Charles Miller, St. Peter Chanel, OT/LB, Sr., 6-2, 225; Dominic Naples, JFK, QB/DB, Sr., 5-10, 155; Royce Sawyer, Trinity, RB/DB, Sr., 5-10, 180; Robert Seger, JFK, WR/DB, Sr., 6-0, 170; Gregory Snyder, Central Catholic, WR, Sr., 6-2, 175; Lloyal Stokes, Central Catholic, DT, Sr., 6-1, 390.

Outlook: Holy Name came on strong under coach Mark Pinzone and looks to continue as he enters third season in revamped program. Good numbers add depth with six returnees on offense. QB Allan Medovic gets to lead offense. Running the conference slate once again is not out of the question. For a second straight season, a late fade prevented Central Catholic from reaching the playoffs for the first time since 1982. That could change this year with a good mix of veterans returning on both sides of the ball. Pauldo passed for 1,000 and ran for 200. Strong fronts on both sides can make for a good run. Depth is a huge variable. Warren JFK had its moments during first year in the league and eight defensive starters return. Chanel has not made the playoffs since 2007. Second-year coach Brad Demmerle welcomes back 17 starters, nine on offense. Duke accounted for 1,000 yards, passing for 650, and seven touchdowns. Modest totals look to improve as experienced group of receivers return. Junior quarterback Aaron Ivory adds depth. Numbers always pose a problem. Trinity returns 10 junior starters, who gained tons of experience a year ago. Numbers are a concern with 38 players on the squad, so depth is sketchy at best. It is a rebuilding job for coach John Storey at VASJ as the Vikings, who earned a spot in the Division VI playoffs, return just one starter on each side of the ball.

Top 3 games: Oct. 6, Warren JFK at Holy Name; Oct. 13, Central Catholic at Holy Name; Oct. 27, Warren JFK at Central Catholic.

The HN Athletic Boosters need volunteers...

The HN Athletic Boosters needs help staffing the following events:

Varsity Football, Friday, August 24, 7:30PM at North Royalton stadium

• 1 additional Ticket Taker
• 1 additional person to help with the 50/50 raffle
• 1 additional person to help sell programs

Ticket Sellers/Takers/ arrive at the stadium by 6:15pm.

Program Sellers/50-50 raffle arrive at stadium by 6:30pm

 

CYO Volleyball, Sunday, August 26th | 12:30PM to 5:30PM at HN Main Gym.

• Concession stand staff. There are 5 games starting each hour on the hour from 1:00PM to 5:00PM

For those who can volunteer, respond back to this email. First in, first on.

As always, thanks in advance for your help.
GO HN!

HN Sophomore wins Teen Idol

By Rick Haase, Sun News | August 9, 2012 | Cleveland.com

 TEEN IDOL — Valerie Polinko, 14, a sophomore at Holy Name High School, was recently the winner of the “Teen Idol” competition in Garretsville.

Polinko has performed with the Singing Angels for the past four years. In her travels with the group, she has performed at the White House, and the 9/11 memorial and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

She is a member of Holy Name’s mixed choir, and also sings in the teen choir at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church on Ridge Road.

She has previously competed in Broadview Heights’ Got Talent, Breckville’s Entertainer of the Year, and Parma Idol, held each June during the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce Rib-n-Rock.

Polinko will sing from 2:30-3 p.m. Aug. 25 at North Royalton Home Days.

According to her mother, Yvonne, next year Valerie hopes to audition for “The Voice” as well as “American Idol.”

HN Boosters ALL SPORTS Parents Picnic

Prizes
1st Prize Winner WILL RECEIVE 2 SEATS AND THEIR CHOICE OF 4 REGULAR SEASON HOME GAMES AND 1 PRESEASON GAME
2nd Prize Winner WILL RECEIVE 2 SEATS AND THEIR CHOICE OF 2 REGULAR SEASON HOME GAMES AND THE REMAINING PRESEASON GAME
3rd Prize Winner WILL RECEIVE 2 SEATS FOR THE REMAINING 2 REGULAR SEASON HOME GAMES

Brown Season Ticket Raffle

Tickets 6 for $5
Winners will be drawn at the ALL SPORTS Parents Picnic

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
The Athletic Boosters invite the PARENTS (NO KIDS) of ALL HN student athletes to attend

Highlights
• Meet ALL the sports coaches
• Enjoy burgers & Italian sausage sandwiches
• Refreshments provided
• DOOR PRIZES AWARDED
• Browns Season Ticket Raffle winners announced
Festivities start at 6:00 PM in the outdoor courtyard BEHIND the gym

For more information please contact:
Jim Joyce…216-548-9510… jjoyce323@hotmail.com
Thank you for your support of the Holy Name Athletic Boosters.
“All Hail Holy Name...” GOOD LUCK!!

Click here to download the flyer.

HN Football Wing Ding Fundraiser

When:
Saturday August 11, 2012

Venue:
The 3 Spot (former Scorchers)
13855 Ridge Road | North Royalton

$25 per person
Wings, Beer, and Prizes.

Time:
6:00-9:00

All proceeds support HN Football

HN Track at State Championship

HN Track Program Is Represented Again This Year in State Championship 

Andre Husain ’13, will be traveling down to Columbus on Friday, June 1st to represent Holy Name.  He is one of sixteen runners competing in the 200 meter dash regional competition at the Ohio High School State Track meet.  

Andre finished third last weekend running a 22.07 setting a new personal best and setting a new school record.  His state qualifying time was a 22.39.

The 22.07 came in prelims, which does not carry over to the finals.

In total, Andre broke the school record three times this year.  In the state meet on Saturday, June 2nd, the top nine advance to finals, the top eight place.

Good Luck to Andre and all the state qualifiers. 

The boy’s 4 x 100 team came in 7th at the Regional Meet. They ran a 44.29, shattering their previous 44.48 record.  The team also broke the HN school record three times this season.

Congratulations to the team:

Frank Shaffer ’12

Andre Husain ’13

Jovan Smiley ’13

Jake Grospitch ’14

Maria Ramos of Holy Name High School thrives on challenges, community service

By Tom Feran, The Plain Dealer 

PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Maria Ramos ranks first in her class at Holy Name High School, a position she has maintained for four years with a grade-point average above 4.5. She has earned numerous scholarships and academic honors.

But the 17-year-old from Independence also exemplifies the adage that much of life's education takes place outside the classroom.

As a junior, she was one of 50 area students selected for the Cleveland Leadership Center's year-long "Look Up to Cleveland" leadership program. It took her inside such places as Cleveland City Hall and the Federal Reserve Bank, introduced her to movers and shakers, and fired her interest in bolstering the city's standing as a prosperous and exciting place.

"I'm really looking forward to what Cleveland is becoming," she said. "It's a medical and science hub. The hospitals are insanely good."

Maria's interest in those fields was deepened by what she calls her "summer I'll never forget" last year in the Cleveland Clinic's selective science internship program.

My Motivation Through High SchoolWatch video

Typically, she thrived on the "vacation" schedule of leaving for South Pointe Hospital after 6 each morning, while also working at her year-round clerical job at Northeast Surgical Associates.

She now is counting down the days until she starts classes at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. She hasn't picked her major, but the sciences are favorite subjects, and her plan is to go on to medical school and become a pediatrician.

She has prepped for that, too, as a babysitter since seventh grade.

For all of her achievements, however, "Maria's truly remarkable acts have come in the community," said her guidance counselor, Jason Gerrick. "Volunteer and community work provided Maria with opportunities to help others and give something back."

She has volunteered for four years at the food kitchen at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ohio City, serving dinners and washing dishes -- and where she heard about a program sending boxes of toiletries to U.S. soldiers abroad.

Wanting to do something locally, Maria co-founded Shoeboxes for Souls, a service project that buys and bundles personal items for the men sheltered at St. Herman's House of Hospitality.

She has tutored elementary school students and underclassmen at Holy Name, and has been an enthusiastic weekly volunteer for four years at Red Circle Lanes, assisting the disabled adults who bowl there.

"It's an amazing experience -- I love doing it," she said.

With a range of interests as wide as her smile, she has resumed the art lessons she started at 10, working in charcoal and pastels. While she's "not a jock," she has played volleyball and intramural basketball.

She credits the support of her parents, Fred and Cheryl Ramos, for what she has accomplished, and the admired example of her older brother, Michael.

"The harder you work," she said, "the more opportunity you have."

To reach this Plain Dealer reporter: thomas feran@plaind.com, 216-999-6251

HN Green Wave Football Camp

Holy Name Summer Football Camp

For nearly 100 years, Holy Name High School has continued to encourage the development of the ‘Triple Threat’ Student: mind, body, and spirit.

Monday, June 11th - Thursday, June 14th

Open to 4th-8th graders as of August 2012.

Each day runs from 9am - noon. Cost is $80.

Camp Director: Varsity Coach Mark Pinzone

Fee includes: insurance, camp T-shirt, awards,

and prizes.

What to wear/bring: lunch, T-shirt, athletic

supporter, tennis shoes, football shoes, and a

The purpose of Holy Name’s summer sports camps is to give students an opportunity to improve their athletic skills prior to the regular season. The camp is conducted by the Holy Name High School coaching staff and former and current Holy Name players.

Fundamentals are stressed, as is sportsmanship, self-discipline, hard work, and team unity. Camp participants must be committed to working hard, displaying a positive attitude, and implementing coaches’ suggestions.

Other Summer Grade School Sports Camps:

 • Girls Basketball Monday, June 11th - Thursday, June 14th
 • Football Monday, June 11th - Thursday, June 14th
 • Fine Arts - Monday, June 11th - Thursday, June 14th
 • Volleyball Monday, June 18th - Friday, June 22nd
 • Boys Basketball Monday, June 25th - Thursday, June 28th
 • Soccer (girls & boys)  Monday, July 9th - Thursday, July 12th
 • Cheerleading Monday, July 9th - Thursday, July 12th

Click here to download the flyer and registration form.

WEEKLY WAVE: May 21, 2012

Monday 05/21: 

Junior Awards TBA

Tuesday 05/22:

Sophomore Awards TBA

2:40pm Guidance Meeting

Wednesday 05/23:

Freshman Awards

Thursday 05/24: 

10:00am Tribute to Mary – Baccalaurate Mass

4:00pm Varsity Track at Regionals, Lexington HS

Friday 05/25:

7:00pm Class of 2012 Graduation, St Columbkille

Saturday 05/26:

Sunday 05/27: 

Alumni Golf Outing

HN Eugene T. Krakowiak Alumni Golf Outing

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Mallard Creek Golf Course will again be the site of the annual Eugene T. Krakowiak Golf Outing. The big event will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The outing, known throughout the Cleveland area as one of the best, will again be limited to 40 foursomes. As in the past, a continental breakfast served between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. will start off the day, with golfers being called to their carts at 8:15 a.m. Tee off (shotgun start) will be promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Due to an increase in our expenses, the fee this year will be $110 per person. This includes golf, cart, breakfast, lunch, steak dinner, soft drinks, beer, hole prizes and a valuable gift for each golfer. With the popularity of this outing growing each year, golfers will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so please make your reservation early by completing the reservation form included with this article, or by calling Bill Hartman '67 at 440-886-0300 est. 148. We ask that you send your check with your reservation form.

Proceeds from this outing fund the Eugene T. Krakowiak Scholarship fund for needy students. Our goal this year is to increase the number of scholarships from four ($500 each) to six ($500 each). We are again offering businesses, corporations, and individuals a unique way to be a sponsor of the tournament. In addition to "hole sponsorships" for $100 each, a donor can choose one of the following sponsorships: BREAKFAST SPONSOR, LUNCH SPONSOR, OR DINNER SPONSOR (please review the sponsorship form below for more information.) This is an opportunity to advertise your company or show your individual support of Holy Name. Since the $110 golf fee pays for only the golfer's expenses, these sponsorships, and the raffles throughout the day, are the only way we realize a profit on the outing. We need your help in this matter and thank you in advance for your consideration of one of the above sponsors. All donations are tax deductible as defined by law. For more details, please call the Development/Alumni office at 440-886-0300 ext. 148. This outing is open to all alumni (male and female), parents, and friends of Holy Name High School. Looking forward to seeing you on July 11th.

Click here to download the pdf registration form.

HN Creativity Convention (Art, Drama, Music, Poetry)

Holy Name Creativity Convention

Mon, June 11th - Thurs, June 14th - 9am-1pm

Holy Name Creativity ConventionLook no further.  Fun and creativity come together in a unique experience for 5th-8th graders at Holy Name High School.  Experience four days packed with activities that will engage your creative side while you have fun with old friends and meet new ones.

Experiment with ART, DRAMA, MUSIC and POETRY.  The Creativity Convention is an alternative to summer boredom and a place where you can experience the excitement of Friends Across the Arts.

Expressing yourself has never been more fun!  Make your statement in a variety of art fields.  Using a unique collaboration of art, music, dance, drama and writing, we will explore talents and celebrate individuality.  There is a place for you in this exciting experience!

This summer, let your creativity bubble to the surface by collaborating with others through the arts.  Discover hidden talents while you  build your skills and self-confidence.  Everyone can benefit from making new friends at the Creativity Convention and "Friends Across the Arts."

Click here to download the flyer & registration form.

HN Spring Concert and Art Show

Holy Name Spring Concert & Art Show

Sunday, May 20th - 3pm

The HN Spring Concert and Art Show is this Sunday, May 20th at 3pm in the Manning Auditorium.   Mr. Ian Crane, Music Director, will be leading the Concert Choir, Jazz Band, Mixed Choir and Symphonic Band in a variety of musical performances.  Senior student Christina Churavy will also perform a piano solo.

Arrive early or linger after the performance to view the artwork of the talented visual art students at HN.  The Art Show will highlight works completed by all students during the 2011-2012 school year.  There is an assortment of drawings, paintings, sculptures and ceramic pottery on display.  Highlighting the exhibition will be artwork from seniors Lyndon Adanich, Kayla Becka, Leah Gray, Corinne Kowal, Erin Viancourt and Kevin McLeod.

Directly, outside the auditorium is a large mural that was created by the Holy Name "Art Club" The mural is a colorful representation of the fine arts supported by Holy Name.  The mural was designed and painted by students!  Please check it out!

WEEKLY WAVE: May 14, 2012

Monday 05/14: 

8:00am AP Exam

4:30pm FR Baseball @ Garfield Hts HS

4:30pm Varsity Softball vs VASJ HS (senior recognition)

4:30pm JV Baseball @ Garfield Hts HS

Tuesday 05/15:

8:00am AP Exams

4:30pm JV Baseball vs Notre Dame Cathedral Latin HS

5:00pm Varsity Baseball @ Notre Dame Cathedral Latin HS

Wednesday 05/16:

8:00am AP Exam

12:00pm AP Statistics Exam

5:00pm Varsity & JV Baseball @ University School

6:00pm Varsity Lacrosse vs Bowling Green (Tourney) at Victory Park N.Ridgeville

Thursday 05/17: 

8:00am Senior Awards

8:00am AP Exam

4:00pm Drill Team Tryouts

4:30pm Frosh Baseball vs Bedford HS

5:00pm Varsity Baseball vs  Padua (District Playoffs) at Pipeyard Lorain

Friday 05/18:

4:30pm Frosh Baseball @ Notre Dame Cathedral Latin HS

Saturday 05/19:

Varsity & JV Softball @ NDCL Mini Tourney (TBA)

7:30am Girls 3-3 Basketball (auxiliary gym)

10:00am Varsity Track District Meet

Sunday 05/20: 

5:00pm Ice Cream Social Band & Choir

6:00pm Spring Sports Banquet