Good afternoon. I am Gina Hoesing and I am Matt Schaaf. We return this afternoon with the Journalism One class weekly broadcast of news from Saint Mary’s High School. On this special day we remember the victims of 9-1-1 and their families and continue to offer our prayers for each of them.
This morning a special all-school Mass was held in honor of September 11. We
paid our respects to those who lost their lives. Pilots, firefighters, rescue workers, and law
officials were all represented. The Pledge of Allegiance was also recited in honor of our
nation. The sophomores remember that on Septemeber 11 they were in Confession when they heard the tragic news. Throughout the day they were able to watch the news on TV.The junior class also shared their memories of 9-11. They remember finding out
about the attacks in the morning and watching the tragic events on television throughout
the day. Laura Cameron and many other juniors said they felt safe in O’Neill, but the
attacks made them reflect on the safety of our country. Senior Brooke Earley said that she
found out about the terrorist attacks during her Literature class. She and the rest of her
class watched the news reports in silence. Brooke says she is not afraid of another attack on the anniversary.
And so, _____________, after three weeks of school, do we know what some of the SMH students have been doing?
The St. Mary’s students have been pretty busy the past two weeks. Members of the National Honor Society cleaned up Highway 20 west of O’Neill Sunday afternoon as part of their service project. Steve Bahrij sponsors the National Honor Society.
A college fair was held on Monday, September 9, at O’Neill High School. Roughly fifty colleges both in and out of state came. Students learned about financial planning and other aspects of applying for college.
The Journalism II students will be attending the Jostens workshop at the KC Hall on Monday, September 16. And St. Mary’s Fall Activity pictures are scheduled for September 19.
This year brings back a lot of old faces. But there are new ones to add to the 2002-2003 school year. Candace Conradt is the new principal of the high school and elementary school. The new senior theology teacher and school chapel administrator is Father Eric Olsen. In the seventh grade new students are Philip Conradt and Ashley Kohl. Theresa Conradt has joined the senior class. Theresa and Phillip are the children of Principall Conradt. We welcome everyone to St. Mary’s.
The fifth grade is starting the school year with a big project. Fifth graders will be
portraying the saints on Sunday, September 15 for the RENEW inspirational meeting.
The fifth grade welcomes Tanner Timmerman to their class.
The sixth graders have been busy. The sixth graders planned the special Mass this
morning in honor of September 11. Tomorrow they will present James and the Giant Peach for the kindergarten through third grade on Thursday, September 12.. They welcome Cari Hawk from Ewing to their class.
The seniors are selling bread to raise money for their class trip this spring. There
are several different kinds of bread that will be available until September 23. Contact any
member of the senior class for more information or to place an order.
And what is happening so far in Cardinal sports?
The junior high volleyball teams kick off their season at the Stuart tournament on
Saturday, September 14 at 9:00 a.m. Then on Tuesday, September 17, the junior high girls head to Ewing for volleyball games starting at 4:30.
Girls golf opened its season on August 29th at Rock County. The team placed
seventh overall. Kareena Nichols, the only girl golfer from St. Mary’s, scored a 116. The
team then traveled to West Holt last Thursday, September 5. Kareena Nichols scored a consistent 116, and the team finished fourth. The next golf meet is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, September 12, at O’Neill.
The cross country team had their first meet last Thursdayat Rock County. Three of the six runners from St. Mary’s placed in the top thirty. Theresa Conradt placed third; Mitchell Wecker placed sixth; and Dan Ascherl placed twelfth. The girls’ team placed third overall, and the boys’ team finished second. The next meet is scheduled for this Friday, September 13, at Norfolk Catholic.
The junior varsity volleyball team started the season with a loss to Pope John last
Friday. Last night the jv team traveled to Clearwater. They faced Verdigre and won/lost
by scores of _______ and ______. They then confronted Spalding. The jv won/lost by
scores of ______ and ______. The Lady Cards will travel to Butte on Friday. St. Mary’s will host a freshman/sophomore tournament on Saturday, September 14 beginning at 8 a.m. On Tuesday, September 17 the B and C teams will play the O’Neill Eagles at 6:00 at O’Neill Public High School.
Volleyball season is here again! The Cardinal team is coached by Jennifer Goettertz and assisted by Kelly Cameron. The varsity includes seniors Kristen Carr, Christine Troshynski, Brooke Earley, Staci Givens,Lindsey Kallhoff and Michelle Shoemaker. The juniors are Laura Cameron, Kara Garman, Emily Walnofer, Jordon Anderson, Kathryn Fuchser and Emily Dugan.
The Lady Cardinals participated in the St. Mary’s Triangular on September fifth. The Cards defeated Spencer-Naper 15-5, 16-14. The Cardinals turned up short in the Stuart game, 6-15, 15-11, and 10-15. But the Lady Cards renewed their spirits Friday night by defeating Elgin Pope John 15-13, 6-15, and 15-7.
Yesterday the Cardinals traveled to Clearwater to participate in a Quadrangular. The Lady Cards played Spalding first and (defeated/were defeated) ____-____,____-____, and ____-____. They then played (Clearwater/Verdigre). The Cards (came up short in the end/ prevailed) with a score of ____-____,____-____ and ____-____.
The Cardinals are traveling to Butte this Friday. The junior varsity will start at 4:30
followed by the varsity game.
Last Friday night the Cardinal varsity football team traveled to Elgin to face Pope John. St. Marys defeated the Crusaders 42 - 20 in a thrilling showdown of top ten contenders. The Cardinals came into the contest ranked number two in the Lincoln Journal Star and number three in the Omaha World Herald. The Cardinals were led by the feet and the arm of starting quarterback Mike Simons. Simons rushed the ball 29 times for 102 yards and three touchdowns. Simons also completed nine out of 17 passes for two touchdowns. Ryan Hickey was the second leading rusher with 49 yards on twelve attempts. Dan Haggerty had four receptions for 42 yrds and one touchdown. Kiel Neumann led the Cardinals in tackles with 11 and Jed Givens followed Kiel with eight. The
Cardinals will travel to Butte Friday to take on the Wildcats at eight o’clock. The
Cardinals head coach is Mr. Tony Allen. Assistant coaches are DarinSchneider and
Darold Schneider.
We want to thank everyone for listening to our broadcast this afternoon. We especially want to thank our sponsors this week ______________________________and ___________________________________.
I am Matt Schaaf. And I am Gina Hoesing. Thanks for tuning in. And join us again next Wednesday at 3:10 for more Saint Mary’s news on KBRX!