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2019 Spring Sports Wrap Up

June 18, 2019

The 2019 St. Patrick School spring sports season has officially come to an end. We would like to congratulate all of our teams for their efforts throughout the season. A lot of time and hard work was put forth on the field, track, course and in the classroom by our student athletes to ensure success. […]

The 2019 St. Patrick School spring sports season has officially come to an end. We would like to congratulate all of our teams for their efforts throughout the season. A lot of time and hard work was put forth on the field, track, course and in the classroom by our student athletes to ensure success. There were many outstanding individual and team performances.  We would like to thank and congratulate our spring sport athletes on another outstanding season.

 

The varsity baseball team had a strong season this year going 27-5, winning the Central Michigan Athletic Conference, being ranked number 1 in the polls all season in Division IV, winning the Kris Popp Invitational and beating Dewitt in the Lansing Area Diamond Classic. Individual honors for our baseball team include:

 

  • Brandon Scheurer: 1st team CMAC, All District, All Region, Academic All State and has signed a letter of intent to play college ball at Saginaw Valley State University
  • Nathan Lehnert: 1st team CMAC, All District
  • Ryan Lay: 1st team CMAC, All District
  • Evan Schrauben: 1st team CMAC
  • Sam Mauren: 2nd team CMAC
  • Seth Hoppes: 2nd team CMAC
  • Devin Fedewa: 2nd team CMAC
  • Connor Cross: 2nd team CMAC, All District
  • Alex Kissane: Honorable Mention CMAC, Academic All District
  • Chase Fitzsimmons: Honorable Mention CMAC
  • Bret Weller: Academic All State
  • Riley Kissane: Academic All District
  • Zach Spitzley: Academic All District

 

The varsity softball team showed much improvement this season and caught many opponents by surprise. They finished with a record of 22-12, third place in the Central Michigan Athletic Conference, won the Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart Invitational and finished as runner up at the Kris Popp Invitational. Individual awards include:

 

  • Summer Russman: 1st team CMAC, All District, Academic All State and has been invited to play in the Lansing Area All Star game
  • Samantha Teachworth: 1st team CMAC, All District
  • Lydia Meredith: 2nd team CMAC
  • Carly Scheurer: Honorable Mention CMAC, All District
  • Ally Florian: Honorable Mention CMAC
  • Aurora Beckhold: Honorable Mention CMAC

 

The boys track team had a successful season with a third place finishes at the Webberville and Portland Invitational, while competing with only seven athletes on the team. Individual honors include:

 

  • Paul Cook: Athlete of the Meet for the Portland Invitational; All-Region 300H (regional champ), 110H, 4×400; All-CMAC 300H (1st team), 110H (honorable mention); Greater Lansing Honor Roll 300H (7th place); State Finalist 300H (12th place); school records in the 300H and 4×400
  • John Schneider: All-Region 300H, 110H, 4×400; All-CMAC 300H (honorable mention); school record in the 4×400
  • Tyler Coyne: All-Region 4×400; school record in the 4×400
  • Ned Smith: All-Region 4×400; school record in the 4×400

 

The girls track team continues to improve and find success; winning the Webberville Invitational, finishing 4th at the Regional Meet and finishing 11th at State Finals. Individual honors include:

 

  • Annie Gunderman: Athlete of the Meet for the Webberville Invitational and Portland Invitational; All-Region 400 (regional champ), 200, 4×200, 4×400; All-CMAC 400 (2nd team), 4×200 (honorable mention), 4×400 (honorable mention), 4×800 (honorable mention); Greater Lansing Honor Roll 400 (3rd place), 4×400 (6th place); State Finalist 400 (State Champion – All-State), 200 (All-State 6th place), 4×400 (9th place); Academic All-State 200 & 400; Greater Lansing Honor Roll All-Academic; school records in the 800 and 4×800
  • Leah Cook: All-Region Long Jump (regional champ), 400 (regional runner-up), 4×200, 4×400; All-CMAC long jump (2nd team), 400 (honorable mention), 4×200 (honorable mention), 4×400 (honorable mention); Greater Lansing Honor Roll 400 (7th place), 4×400 (6th place); State Finalist 400 (All-State 6th place), Long Jump (11th place), 4×400 (9th place); Academic All-State 400, Long Jump, 4×400; Greater Lansing Honor Roll All-Academic
  • Jenna Pung: All-Region 300H, 4×200, 4×400; All-CMAC 4×200 (honorable mention), 4×400 (honorable mention); Greater Lansing Honor Roll 4×400 (6th place); State Finalist 4×400 (9th place); Greater Lansing Honor Roll All-Academic
  • Marlie Bengel: All-Region 4×400; All-CMAC 4×400 (honorable mention); Greater Lansing Honor Roll 4×400 (6th place); State Finalist 4×400 (9th place); Greater Lansing Honor Roll All-Academic
  • Veronica White: All-Region 4×800; All-CMAC 4×800 (honorable mention); school record in the 4×800; Greater Lansing Honor Roll All-Academic
  • Leah Kissane: All-Region 4×800; All-CMAC 4×800 (honorable mention); school record in the 4×800; Greater Lansing Honor Roll All-Academic
  • Tessa Lawson: All-Region 4×200, 4×800; All-CMAC 4×200 (honorable mention), 4×800 (honorable mention); school record in the 4×800
  • Cordelia FoxElster: All-Region 4×800

 

Together, the girls and boys teams earned 142 medals.

 

As a Catholic School, we expect our student athletes to represent us in a positive manner, bringing Christ to everything they do, and make us proud with their sportsmanship.  Without a doubt, they have done so and represented our school mission statement: We Pray! We Learn! We Achieve! to their fullest, God-given potential.

 

 

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St. Patrick School Annual Shamrock Auction Aiming for Success

April 15, 2019

Shamrock Auction co-chair Ann Kissane contributed to this week’s column.   The Shamrock Auction started 17 years ago and continues to be one of St. Patrick School’s largest fundraisers. All proceeds are split between the Athletic Association and the school general fund. Since its inception, the auction has raised almost one million dollars.   This […]

Shamrock Auction co-chair Ann Kissane contributed to this week’s column.

 

The Shamrock Auction started 17 years ago and continues to be one of St. Patrick School’s largest fundraisers. All proceeds are split between the Athletic Association and the school general fund. Since its inception, the auction has raised almost one million dollars.

 

This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall and doors open at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is “Hawaiian Luau.” The entry fee of $20 includes a buffet meal and free drinks for the entire evening. Tickets may be purchased using our new online software at www.bidpal.net/shamrockauction2019  or at the school office.

 

In addition to the live auction, there will be several fun-filled raffles, 50/50 raffles, and a silent auction, which runs from 6-9:45 p.m. This year, all bidding for silent auction items will be done through our new software straight from your phone or device. No more waiting in line to bid on the items you want!

 

The live auction begins at 8 p.m. and is loaded with fabulous items such as tickets to see Hamilton in Chicago, club seats to both the Tigers & Redwings, and even an opportunity for a Portland Fire truck to pick your child up from school. You also don’t want to miss the lower elementary class projects or the themed baskets from our older students.

 

At past auctions, there have been two “wish list” items, one from the school and one from the Athletic Association. This year, in place of our “wish list” items, we will have one appeal which will be used to fund the continuation of excellence in the classroom and on the field.  As the last live auction item of the night, we hope you will all donate generously to “Fund the Excellence at St Patrick School.”

 

But the fun doesn’t stop there – there are also a few new experiences at this year’s event! One of them is the addition of a Giving Center to support our newest Shamrock – Father Mike.  At this center you will be able to help us raise money for new priest vestments. Also new this year, after the live & silent auctions are complete, you are encouraged to stay for our after-auction social which includes music and dancing. Local favorite Skip & the Dude will be performing.

 

The Shamrock Auction is an event that truly brings our school families, alumni, parishioners and school supporters together. It requires a lot of hard work and a huge commitment of time from many people. But it pays off greatly—not only in the money that it brings into the school and athletic programs but as a wonderful social event, enjoyed by hundreds. Its success stems from a great volunteer committee and the dedication of parents, family, friends, alumni and the support of many local businesses!

 

If you would like to donate an item to be auctioned or to make a cash donation, you may drop either item off at the school office during regular office hours. If you are unable to attend the Shamrock Auction you can still support St. Patrick School by making a donation through our online portal (www.bidpal.net/shamrockauction2019). Or use this link to purchase a tuition raffle ticket – the winner will receive 50% off their first child’s tuition.

 

In the meantime, mark your calendars for April 27 and plan on a great evening of entertainment, socializing, and fun! We hope to see you there!

 

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Winter Sports Season a Success

March 28, 2019

On March 20, St. Patrick student athletes, their parents, and the winter sports coaching staff gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall for our annual Winter Sports Awards banquet. The purpose was to celebrate a successful winter sports season. This event is graciously hosted by our Athletic Association every year. I personally believe a school’s […]

On March 20, St. Patrick student athletes, their parents, and the winter sports coaching staff gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall for our annual Winter Sports Awards banquet. The purpose was to celebrate a successful winter sports season. This event is graciously hosted by our Athletic Association every year. I personally believe a school’s sports programs and the students involved in those programs should represent the goals and values being taught in the school’s curriculum. With that as the standard, our student athletes accomplished all that could be expected of them and more during the winter sports campaign. They exemplify the third part of our mission statement: We Achieve!

 

There were many highlights during the winter sports season. Individual and team accomplishments for the season include:

 

The girl’s bowling team finished 2nd in their league, 3rd in the regional and 11th overall in the state. The boys team finished 2nd in their league, 2nd in the regional and advanced to the elite eight before getting ousted by the number one seeded team. This is the first time in school history that both our boys and girls teams advanced to the state level of competition in the same season. Congratulations to both teams on an outstanding season! Individual honors include:

 

  • Marian Pearson finished 15th in the state in individuals.
  • Stephen Wernet was named as the Brandon Vanderbrook scholarship winner which is awarded to the bowler which exemplifies the characteristics displayed by Brandon when he was a bowler in high school.

 

The JV boys basketball team started out slowly but improved as the season went on picking up momentum and finishing with a three-game winning streak.

 

The varsity boys basketball team finished with a 9 – 9 overall record and beat every team in the league at least one time except one. Individual awards include:

 

  • Brandon Scheurer: 1st team CMAC, Academic All-State, Honorable Mention All-State, and he scored his 1,000th career point during the season.
  • Nathaniel Leahy: 2nd team CMAC and Academic All-State
  • Graham Wohlscheid: Academic All-State
  • Nathan Lehnert: Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) Team Award

 

The JV girls basketball team had an outstanding season only losing to one other school all season and finishing with a record of 16-2.

 

The varsity girls basketball team finished 3rd in a tough CMAC which saw four teams win a district title, with two advancing to the final weekend including one state champion. They won their 5th district title in six years and lost in the regional finals for the second year in a row to the eventual state champion and finished with an overall record of 18-7. Individual honors include:

 

  • Lydia Meredith: 2nd team CMAC
  • Mara Schrauben: 2nd team CMAC
  • Annie Gunderman: Honorable Mention CMAC
  • Lexi Hass: Honorable Mention CMAC

 

Most importantly, our student athletes worked hard to maintain their grades and demonstrated good sportsmanship throughout the season. All in all, I am very proud of the way our student athletes represented our school both on and off the court and lanes throughout the season. Their strong work ethic, commitment to success, positive attitude, and teamwork propelled our teams to a successful winter sports season of which they can be very proud. Our student athletes have been exemplary examples of what we expect at St. Patrick School. Congratulations, teams for a job well done!

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