St. Paul’s School News

TIMES SPELLING BEE
Christy DeBoer (7) was selected to represent St. Paul's and compete at the District Times Spelling Bee.

SCIENCE FAIR
Several students qualified to continue competition in the IUN Regional Science Fair at the Gary campus. Congratulations to Angela Jones (8), Matthew Bergin (8), Rilee Whitaker (8), and Christian Boblink (6) who earned Best of Fair awards.

Fifth Grade DARE Essay Winners
Meaghan Mason and Jacob Thorsen

STATE MUSIC COMPETITIONS
Students from St. Paul's competed in three different music competitions in January and February. Congratulations on outstanding performances!

ISSSMA INSTRUMENTAL COMPETITION at Munster High School
Ensemble Gold Medals: Edith Boiquaye, Sydney Vanderwoude, Laurel Demkovich, Colbie Cook, Ashley Suda, Kristine Williamson, Courtnee Cruz, Stephen Buuck, Christian Boblink, Taylor Ryckman, Jacob Buuck, Michelle Weller, Angela Jones, Rilee Whitaker, Alex Deecken, Cassidy Dresden
Solo Gold Medals:
Edith Boiquaye, flute; Laurel Demkovich, flute; Sydney VanderWoude, flute; Courtnee Cruz, saxophone; Christian Boblink, trumpet; Steven Buuck, trumpet; Colbie Cook, clarinet; Taylor Ryckman, trumpet; Jacob Buuck, baritone; Michelle Weller, trombone.
Solo Silver Medals: Ashley Suda, clarinet; Cassidy Dresden, snare drum.

ISSMA Piano/Vocal at Crown Point High School
Gold Medals:
Vocal Solo and Ensemble - Cassidy Dresden, Katie Weining, Kaeley Harrington, Lindsey Bermingham, Sydney Vanderwoude, Jadon Bloom, and Molly Halsey.
Piano Solo - Edith Boiquaye.
Bronze Medals:
Piano Solo - Rilee Whitaker.

CYO Instrumental Competition (4th grade beginners)
Gold Medals:
Erin Cook, Corin Erwin, Jacob Janik, Ethan Erickson, Christian Cruz, Logan Demkovich, Nic Perez, Brendan Dilbeck, Alyssa Jandura, Zackery Pieper.
Silver Medals:
Hannah Vanderwoude

STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS
President - Amy Richardson
Vice President - Madeline Kasper
Secretary - Sydney Ryckman
Publicity - Christy DeBoer

Student Council held several dances and service projects, including raising money and planting a tree on the north side of campus for Arbor Day.

SCHOOL-WIDE SERVICE PROJECT: CARRIE JANIK
Our fund-raising project this year supported the ongoing medical expenses associated with our preschool friend, Carrie Janik. Carrie was diagnosed at a very early age with a brain tumor and had to ondergo several surgeries bravely. We held a Pancake Breakfast and pitched in with a fierce penny war. Over $1,200 was raised through all the hard work our students did to help our sister congregation; thank you to aunts and uncles, neighbors, parents and friends who supported this effort.

Autumn Lights Auction at new Centennial Park in Munster in November raised over $25,000 for our school's technology and upgrades around the building! Thanks to everyone who planned, donated, bid, and participated!

RECOGNITION AWARDS
Technology Award: Matthew Bergin (8) & Edith Boiquaye (8)
IN Council Teachers of Mathematics Award: Matthew Bergin (8)
Band Director’s National Award: Edith Boiquaye (8)
Art Achievement Award: Rilee Whitaker (8)
Art Best of Show: Olivia Wagner (8), Amy Richardson (8), Mackenzie Kasper (8), Sydney Ryckman (8), Kaylyn Anderson (7), Laurel Demkovich (6), Kaeley Harrington (6)

ATHLETICS:
Another tremendous year from our hard–working coaches and athletes, who were valiant in competition, humble in victory, and gracious in defeat!

SOCCER (9–8–1) 1st Place CLAC, 4th Place SSLAL, 2nd Place LE Tourney
Coaches: Dana Maul, Don Erminger, Gilberto Naranjo
GIRLS BASKETBALL (B) (11–2) 2nd Place SSLAL, 2nd Place SSLAL Tourney
Coaches: Glenn Bachert, Jim Kasper
GIRLS BASKETBALL (A) (8–10) 2nd Place CLAC, 1st Place CLAC Tourney
Coaches: Dan Kritsch, Wayne Jones
BOYS BASKETBALL (B) (2–11)
Coaches: Greg Schoon, Ron Winnick, Todd Bergfors
BOYS BASKETBALL (A) (10–10) 2nd Place CLAC, 1st Place CLAC Tourney
Coaches: Rob Wilkens, Alan Heintz, Joe Kocoj
VOLLEYBALL (B) ()
Coaches: Kris Wilkens, Julia Groszek
VOLLEYBALL (A) ()
Coaches: Kim Anderson, Gina Ryckman
TRACK Girls 3rd place SSLAL meet; Coaches: Glenn & Zina Bachert
CHEERLEADING (B) Coach: Laura Erwin
CHEERLEADING (A) Coaches: Terri Kasper, Loree Suda

Presidential Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Award Winners:
PRESIDENTIAL
Kaylyn Anderson (8),
Brittany Anderson (4),
Lindsey Bermingham (5),
Christian Boblink (6),
Joshua Heintz (8),
Angela Jones (8),
Sydney Ryckman (8),
Madeline Shone (1),
Olivia Wagner (8),
Zakiya Walker (5)

NATIONAL
Ava Cundiff, Adam Reinsma, Mitchell Ridder, Jared Vander Woude, Laura Weller, Sam Woolsey, Logan Demkovich, Corin Erwin, Hanna Vander Woude, Jennifer DeBoer, Kelsie Kasper, Melissa McCann, Alexa Olsen, Darbi Smith, Katie Wiening, Kristine Williamson, Brett Butler, Kyle Pals, Mariah Alicea, Anna Bachert, Courtney Cruz, Laurel Demkovich, Shania White, Megan Wilkens, Kyle Bergfors, Chris Griffith, Michael Winnick, Mason Schoon

ACCELERATED READER AWARDS

Top reader over 3,000,000 words:
Edith Boiquaye

Readers over 2,000,000 words
Melissa McCann, Michelle Weller, Christine DeBoer

Readers over 750,000 words
Joshua Bitner, Brett Butler, Madeline Kasper, Laura Weller, Rilee Whitaker, Sydney Ryckman, Sebastian Weakland, Kyle Bergfors, Alexa Olsen, Kyle Pals, Cody Phillips, Meaghan Mason, James Han, Robert Wente, Dakotah Olah, Jadon Bloom

Readers over 500,000 words
Logan Demkovich, Olivia Wagner, Taylor Ryckman, Samuel Woolsey, Connor MacFeely, Jacob Buuck, Olivia Barksdale, Angela Jones, Camille Gallicho, Matthew Bergin, Ian Woolsey, Ryan Wilkens, Alex Deecken

GRADUATION
Class of 2009 motto: O GOD, PILOT ME.

Valedictory speech was given at the graduation service on June 10 by Sydney Ryckman ; Salutatory by Madeline Kasper ; Class Motto by Edith Boiquaye; Reply to the Valedictory by seventh grader Sebastian Weakland . Christus Spiritus Award, given annually to the graduate who has most shown the Spirit of Christ in daily living, was awarded to Edith Boiquaye .


	BEST OF 2008–09
	TIMES SPELLING BEE Christy DeBoer (7) was selected to represent St. Paul's and compete at the District Times Spelling Bee. SCIENCE FAIR Several students qualified to continue competition in the IUN Regional Science Fair at the Gary campus. Congratulations to Angela Jones (8), Matthew Bergin (8), Rilee Whitaker (8), and Christian Boblink (6) who earned Best of Fair awards. Fifth Grade DARE Essay Winners Meaghan Mason and Jacob Thorsen STATE MUSIC COMPETITIONS Students from St. Paul's competed in three different music competitions in January and February. Congratulations on outstanding performances! ISSSMA INSTRUMENTAL COMPETITION at Munster High School Ensemble Gold Medals: Edith Boiquaye, Sydney Vanderwoude, Laurel Demkovich, Colbie Cook, Ashley Suda, Kristine Williamson, Courtnee Cruz, Stephen Buuck, Christian Boblink, Taylor Ryckman, Jacob Buuck, Michelle Weller, Angela Jones, Rilee Whitaker, Alex Deecken, Cassidy Dresden Solo Gold Medals: Edith Boiquaye, flute; Laurel Demkovich, flute; Sydney VanderWoude, flute; Courtnee Cruz, saxophone; Christian Boblink, trumpet; Steven Buuck, trumpet; Colbie Cook, clarinet; Taylor Ryckman, trumpet; Jacob Buuck, baritone; Michelle Weller, trombone. Solo Silver Medals: Ashley Suda, clarinet; Cassidy Dresden, snare drum. ISSMA Piano/Vocal at Crown Point High School Gold Medals: Vocal Solo and Ensemble - Cassidy Dresden, Katie Weining, Kaeley Harrington, Lindsey Bermingham, Sydney Vanderwoude, Jadon Bloom, and Molly Halsey. Piano Solo - Edith Boiquaye. Bronze Medals: Piano Solo - Rilee Whitaker. CYO Instrumental Competition (4th grade beginners) Gold Medals: Erin Cook, Corin Erwin, Jacob Janik, Ethan Erickson, Christian Cruz, Logan Demkovich, Nic Perez, Brendan Dilbeck, Alyssa Jandura, Zackery Pieper. Silver Medals: Hannah Vanderwoude STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President - Amy Richardson Vice President - Madeline Kasper Secretary - Sydney Ryckman Publicity - Christy DeBoer Student Council held several dances and service projects, including raising money and planting a tree on the north side of campus for Arbor Day. SCHOOL-WIDE SERVICE PROJECT: CARRIE JANIK Our fund-raising project this year supported the ongoing medical expenses associated with our preschool friend, Carrie Janik. Carrie was diagnosed at a very early age with a brain tumor and had to ondergo several surgeries bravely. We held a Pancake Breakfast and pitched in with a fierce penny war. Over $1,200 was raised through all the hard work our students did to help our sister congregation; thank you to aunts and uncles, neighbors, parents and friends who supported this effort. Autumn Lights Auction at new Centennial Park in Munster in November raised over $25,000 for our school's technology and upgrades around the building! Thanks to everyone who planned, donated, bid, and participated! RECOGNITION AWARDS Technology Award: Matthew Bergin (8) & Edith Boiquaye (8) IN Council Teachers of Mathematics Award: Matthew Bergin (8) Band Director’s National Award: Edith Boiquaye (8) Art Achievement Award: Rilee Whitaker (8) Art Best of Show: Olivia Wagner (8), Amy Richardson (8), Mackenzie Kasper (8), Sydney Ryckman (8), Kaylyn Anderson (7), Laurel Demkovich (6), Kaeley Harrington (6) ATHLETICS: Another tremendous year from our hard–working coaches and athletes, who were valiant in competition, humble in victory, and gracious in defeat! SOCCER (9–8–1) 1st Place CLAC, 4th Place SSLAL, 2nd Place LE Tourney Coaches: Dana Maul, Don Erminger, Gilberto Naranjo GIRLS BASKETBALL (B) (11–2) 2nd Place SSLAL, 2nd Place SSLAL Tourney Coaches: Glenn Bachert, Jim Kasper GIRLS BASKETBALL (A) (8–10) 2nd Place CLAC, 1st Place CLAC Tourney Coaches: Dan Kritsch, Wayne Jones BOYS BASKETBALL (B) (2–11) Coaches: Greg Schoon, Ron Winnick, Todd Bergfors BOYS BASKETBALL (A) (10–10) 2nd Place CLAC, 1st Place CLAC Tourney Coaches: Rob Wilkens, Alan Heintz, Joe Kocoj VOLLEYBALL (B) () Coaches: Kris Wilkens, Julia Groszek VOLLEYBALL (A) () Coaches: Kim Anderson, Gina Ryckman TRACK Girls 3rd place SSLAL meet; Coaches: Glenn & Zina Bachert CHEERLEADING (B) Coach: Laura Erwin CHEERLEADING (A) Coaches: Terri Kasper, Loree Suda Presidential Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Award Winners: PRESIDENTIAL Kaylyn Anderson (8), Brittany Anderson (4), Lindsey Bermingham (5), Christian Boblink (6), Joshua Heintz (8), Angela Jones (8), Sydney Ryckman (8), Madeline Shone (1), Olivia Wagner (8), Zakiya Walker (5) NATIONAL Ava Cundiff, Adam Reinsma, Mitchell Ridder, Jared Vander Woude, Laura Weller, Sam Woolsey, Logan Demkovich, Corin Erwin, Hanna Vander Woude, Jennifer DeBoer, Kelsie Kasper, Melissa McCann, Alexa Olsen, Darbi Smith, Katie Wiening, Kristine Williamson, Brett Butler, Kyle Pals, Mariah Alicea, Anna Bachert, Courtney Cruz, Laurel Demkovich, Shania White, Megan Wilkens, Kyle Bergfors, Chris Griffith, Michael Winnick, Mason Schoon ACCELERATED READER AWARDS Top reader over 3,000,000 words: Edith Boiquaye Readers over 2,000,000 words Melissa McCann, Michelle Weller, Christine DeBoer Readers over 750,000 words Joshua Bitner, Brett Butler, Madeline Kasper, Laura Weller, Rilee Whitaker, Sydney Ryckman, Sebastian Weakland, Kyle Bergfors, Alexa Olsen, Kyle Pals, Cody Phillips, Meaghan Mason, James Han, Robert Wente, Dakotah Olah, Jadon Bloom Readers over 500,000 words Logan Demkovich, Olivia Wagner, Taylor Ryckman, Samuel Woolsey, Connor MacFeely, Jacob Buuck, Olivia Barksdale, Angela Jones, Camille Gallicho, Matthew Bergin, Ian Woolsey, Ryan Wilkens, Alex Deecken GRADUATION Class of 2009 motto: O GOD, PILOT ME. Valedictory speech was given at the graduation service on June 10 by Sydney Ryckman ; Salutatory by Madeline Kasper ; Class Motto by Edith Boiquaye; Reply to the Valedictory by seventh grader Sebastian Weakland . Christus Spiritus Award, given annually to the graduate who has most shown the Spirit of Christ in daily living, was awarded to Edith Boiquaye .	Easy Ways to Support St. Paul's Teacher and Dept. WISHLIST Year in review: 2004–05 Year in review: 2005–06 Year in review: 2006–07 Year in review: 2007–08







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