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Catoctin High School Receives Sportsmanship Award

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Theresa Dardanell

The 2016-2017 Sportsmanship Award was presented to Catoctin High School (CHS) by the Central Maryland Conference (CMC). Athletic directors and principals from all ten schools in the CMC review the conduct of coaches, student-athletes, parents, spectators, and fans during the school year and then vote for the school that has demonstrated model sportsmanship.

Catoctin High School Athletic Director Kevin McMullen believes that the philosophy of the athletic program at CHS is the reason for the recognition.  Student-athletes, along with parents and fans, are encouraged to serve as role models when representing CHS during all sporting events, as well as in the classroom and at any community event. Students and their parents are first introduced to this philosophy during the “Meet the Coaches” program and then reminded of these goals after the teams are chosen. The athletic program and the character education program at CHS are interrelated; athletics is part of the educational process and good behavior is encouraged at all times.

Students at CHS participate in cross country, field hockey, football, golf, soccer, volleyball, basketball, indoor track, swimming and diving, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, softball, tennis, and track and field.  McMullen said that at the varsity level, none of the CHS athletes or coaches were ejected from any competition during the entire school year. He is very proud of the way the coaches and students conduct themselves.

Pictured from left are Catoctin High School Athletic Director Kevin McMullen, FCPS Supervisor of Athletics and Extracurricular Activities Kevin Kendro, and Catoctin High School Principal Bernard Quesada.

 

2017 Annual Catoctin Community School Supply Program

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Area churches and organizations in Emmitsburg, Lewistown, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, and Thurmont are working to provide students in need with school supplies for the 2017-2018 school year. This program is to assist students attending the Catoctin Feeder Schools: Emmitsburg Elementary, Lewistown Elementary and Pyramid Program, Sabillasville Elementary, Thurmont Primary, Thurmont Elementary, Thurmont Middle, and Catoctin High.

The Annual Catoctin Community School Supply Drive is going to be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., at the Graceham Moravian Church, located at 8231 Rocky Ridge Road in Thurmont.

If you would like to donate to this program, please drop off school supplies, cash donations, or gift cards (Staples or Walmart) to the church on August 16, from 9:00 a.m.-noon.

Any questions or concerns, please contact the coordinator, Jennifer Harbaugh, at 301-639-9970 or caringind@aol.com.

CHS Earns School of the Year Award From the Maryland Center for Character Education

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Catoctin High School has earned a 2016-17 School of the Year Award from the Maryland Center for Character Education at Stevenson University (MCCE). Principal Bernard Quesada commends school counselor Dana Brashear for outstanding work leading to this recognition, which will include a School of the Year banner for Catoctin to display, a certificate of recognition, and attendance at an October 5 awards program at the university’s Rockland Center, Owings Mills campus.

“Schools of character prove that when school communities come together for a common purpose, amazing things happen,” said Principal Quesada. “Our commitment to operating as a school of character works to safeguard our kids and our community.”

State-level School of the Year winners have reached a standard of excellence to serve as models and mentors for other schools and educators. MCCE Executive Coordinator Linda Muska wrote that “Achieving state-level recognition is difficult because the reviewers have high standards and are very thorough.”

“In schools of character, adults embrace their critical role as models. Teachers work together as professionals—and with parents and community members as partners—to positively shape the social, emotional, and character development of the young people entrusted to them each day,” according to the Character Education Partnership (CEP) website, www.character.org.

When these principles are in place, according to the CEP site, bullying is rare; cheating and discipline problems decline; test scores, grades, and homework completion go up; teacher retention and satisfaction are high; and parent satisfaction and engagement rates, as well as student engagement and involvement, are high.

This is the fifth consecutive year Catoctin High School has earned MCCE School of the Year recognition.

Congratulations to the Catoctin Mudcats

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Theresa Dardanell

The Catoctin High School Mudcats, a team of students who participated in the Maryland Envirothon, won first place in the Frederick County competition.   During the statewide Maryland Envirothon at Camp Pecomoth in Queen Anne’s County in June, they placed first in the Soils category, second in 5th Issue, third in Aquatics, and fourth overall. Their score was only six points less (out of a possible 500) than that of the first-place team. Envirothon coach and science teacher April Wells was very proud of her “amazing group of students.”

The Envirothon gives students the opportunity to study Maryland’s natural resources and then compete in the categories of Aquatics, Forestry, Soils, Wildlife, and a 5th Issue topic that changes every year.

According to Wells, the Mudcats chose their team name because they have occasionally worked in very muddy soil pits during competitions.  In the Soils category, students work alongside soil scientists to learn about techniques used to determine soil characteristics for farming and developing activities.

Pictured from left are Edison Hatter, Devin Shorb, Alyssa Baker, Brietta Latham, and Jimmy Kempisty.

Get Ready to Stuff The Bus

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Through August 9, 2017, Seton Family Store, located at 16840 South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg, will serve as a drop-off site for the United Way of Frederick County’s Stuff the Bus Drive!

The community is invited to bring backpacks and school supplies to Seton Family Store, so all school children can start off the year with everything they need to learn. For more information, call Seton Center at 301-447-6102, ext. 15.

Catoctin High School Marching Band Looking for Participants

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Catoctin High School’s marching band is looking for student participants: great social group, community engagement, school spirit. Limited musical ability is needed. Practices are happening now on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., in the Catoctin High School band room. Come be part of the fun.

For additional information, contact Evan.felmet@fcps.org or just show up to practice.