Matthew PeBenito of Villanova wins Hadre Student Athlete Award

Two University of Windsor recruits named Hadre Cup recipients

LASALLE, ONTARIO – APRIL 21, 2015 – Villanova’s Matt Pebenito attempts to tag Riverside’s Blake Falkner at second base during WECSSAA baseball action at Villanova Catholic High School on April 21, 2015. (JASON KRYK/The Windsor Star)

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http://blogs.windsorstar.com/sports/two-university-of-windsor-recruits-named-hadre-cup-recipients

Announcements June 16, 2015

Announcements June 16, 2015

·        Students interested in going on the Europe trip next year are asked to come to a brief meeting this Wednesday in the art room (111) at 8:05.  Ms. Bastien, Mrs Voegelli

·        Attention Graduates:  Your forms for outside awards are due on Wednesday, June 17.  If you need a new form, pick one up from the Co-op Information Tray located on the wall outside of the LCC.  On the forms, indicate any entrance awards, scholarships, or bursaries you have received.  This information will be read as you cross the stage on Graduation night.  Don't miss out - be recognized and let everyone celebrate your accomplishments with you!  Forms can be dropped off in the Co-op Office or in the Co-op Drop Box located outside of the LCC.

Announcements June 15, 2015

Announcements June 15, 2015

·        The Youth Troop would like to thank all the students that participated in our game in the cafeteria on Thursday and Friday to further their education on carcinogens in every day life. There are three gift card winners: Kelsey Martin won a $50 gift card, and Amber Beneteau and Jake Radjenovich each won $10 gift cards! Please come down to the atrium at this time to claim your prize! Thank you!

·        Just a reminder to the junior girls soccer team to return your uniforms to room 107. Thank You

·        From the science Dept: Congratulations to Jon Grebe for achieving the highest score at ST. Thomas of Villanova on the University of Waterloo Chem News contest!!!  Also, Congratulations to Sarah Masse for achieving the highest score at ST. Thomas of Villanova on the University of Waterloo Grade 11 Avagadro  contest!!!

·        Did you ever think you wanted to care for a lizard, turtle or snake? Here is your chance! During the summer the living lab is looking for caring individuals that would like to care for one of these types of  animals.  If You would like to do this, simply pick up a permission form from room 228 and have your parents fill it out.  Bring in your form, learn how to care for the animals , from the living lab, and enjoy FOR A SUMMER!!! First come first served!!

Announcements June 12, 2015

Announcements June 12, 2015

•              Attention YPI finalists, please report to room 231 at the beginning of period 2 today for a brief meeting.

•              This is a reminder that during period one on Monday, the Youth Philanthopy Initiative finals will take place in the auditorium.  All grade 10 classes are strongly encouraged to attend, as this is a project a majority of your students have participated in throughout the year.  The winning presentation will receive a $5000 grant on behalf of their

•             Students, please check the lost & found bin in the main office before you leave today as there are several unclaimed items and a few pieces of hockey equipment.  All unclaimed items will be donated to charity.

•              The Youth Troop will be set up at the front of the cafeteria again today on both lunches.  Stop by and participate in the activity for a chance to win a gift card.

Basketball Camp Hosted By Villanova at Holy Cross

Villy LipDub Gets Airtime on CTV News

CTV News Interviews Danny Chang and Matt PeBenito

This afternoon Christie Bezaire, from CTV News, came to Villanova to do a piece on the LipDub sensation that has is spreading like wildfire with over 20,000 views at the time of airing.

CBezaireCTV A unique & energy charged school spirit video by @Villanovawecdsb #villylipdub see it at 6 on @CTVWindsor http://t.co/wbcLtN1huE

Click here to see the segment that aired at 6:00 Monday night

Announcements June 8, 2015

Announcements June 8, 2015

·        All Bring It On costumes must be returned to Ms. Grado today

·        Attention grade 10 YPI winners:     Please check the list outside of room 231 and confirm your semi-final presentation date with Mr. O'Keefe

·        There is a practice tonight after school for students singing in the graduation mass. Meet in the music room at 2:30, practice will go until 4 pm.

·        Track and field athletes with uniforms to return, are asked to come to the atrium with them right now.

·        This past weekend in Toronto, Villanova was represented at OFSAA by one track athlete and one field athlete.  Noah Renaud ran a great race to advance to the final in the men's 200m. After a strong start in the final, the field surged to catch up leaving Noah 7/10th of a second out of the medals.   In the field, Gr 9 Mandy Brunet jumped into the final rounds of the triple jump event, made 3 excellent final jumps and finished 4th in the province, one centimeter away from the bronze medal. Congratulations to both of them for representing us well at OFSAA.

·        A big Villy shout out to Aleyna and Jenna Rocheleau for being selected first team all stars for girls softball!! An extra congratulations to Jenna for taking home the MVP honours in the all star game.

·        Did you ever think you wanted to care for a lizard, turtle or snake? Here is your chance!  During the summer the living lab is looking for caring individuals that would like to care for one of these types of  animals.  If You would like to do this, simply pick up a permission form from room 228 and have your parents fill it out.  Bring in your form, learn how to care for the animals , from the living lab, and enjoy FOR A SUMMER!!!  First come first serve!!!

Villy LipDub Goes Viral

Nobody could wait for Friday morning, the release of the much-anticipated Lip Dub orchestrated by Danny Chang and Matt PeBenito. Well they weren't disappointed. With editing help from Mr. Martin and 109 Productons, the professional grade filming of what was to be a showcase of our school spirit turned out to be a showcase of what the school has to offer as well. At last count, with the video airing on YouTube, there were already over 15,000 views since Friday

Click on the link below to read the Windsor Star article including a link to the video. 

http://bit.ly/1HV3yXf

Announcements June 5, 2015

Announcements June 5, 2015

·        Attention grade 10 YPI quarter finalists: Please check the bulletin board outside of room 231 for your semi-final presentation dates.  Please check in with Mr. O'Keefe to verify that you are availble, and to pick up a revised scoring sheet.

·        A  final reminder that the deadline for all graduation applications is today, Friday, June 5, 2015.  Please drop off all completed award applications to the Guidance office by the end of the day today.  Please see Mrs. Muscedere in room 212 if you have any questions.

·        All Bring It On Cast who borrowed costumes for Wednesday's lip dub must return them no later than  Monday

·        All memebers of the junior girls soccer team are asked to return their uniforms ASAP to Ms. Maceroni in room 107. Thanks.

·        Track and field team members are reminded that uniforms are due back MONDAY!!

·        Would the student who lent Mr. Hickson the pompoms for the Lipdub please stop by room 114 to collect them. Thank you.

Announcements June 4, 2015

Announcements June 4, 2015

ATTENTION GRADUATES: Is the death of one or both of your parents the reason you cannot afford to attend College or University next year? If you have serious intentions to attend College or University next year but due to financial problems may not be able to, then be sure to stop by the guidance office and pick up an application for the BBF Bursary.  Up to $2,500 dollars will be awarded to a student in need.  Once again, applications for the $2,500 dollar BBF Bursary are available at guidance to a deserving student who has suffered the loss of one or both parents. Come to guidance for more details.

Attention Graduates: Friday is your last day to submit applications for Grad Awards.  Applications are available online or in the Guidance Office.  There is lots of money to be awarded but you have to apply!!!  Absolute deadline is Friday - pick up your applications today!

Graduating Students.  The graduation composites have arrived.  Please come to the main office today to pick up your graduation composite.  Only those students who had their photographs taken by Lifetouch Studios will receive a graduation composite.

A  final reminder that the deadline for all graduation applications is tomorrow, Friday, June 5, 2015.  Applications are available for pick-up in the Guidance office.  Please see Mrs. Muscedere in room 212 if you have any questions.

This announcement is from Guidance and goes out to all students: This is a final reminder to all students that are holding on to the summer school applications. Your application must be submitted to your counsellor by the deadline date of Friday, June 5/15. That's tomorrow! So if you have planned to attend summer school and have not yet handed in your summer school application please do so by tomorrow's deadline.

Today is the last day to pick up tickets for the annual athletic banquet.  This goes out especially to the Boys Hockey team.  This is your last call.

Villanova Hosts Spirit Week Including 'Lip-Dub'

Villy Pride Flying High

Villanova hosts forum on atrocities of war and its after effects on those who came home

Afghan war vets encourage students to talk about stresses

Assumption students present of Voices of Vimy, Wednesday June 3, 2015 St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School. Student Philip Klimski, left, playing Canadian soldier Joey, and Enzo Campa, right, as a reporter are joined by other cast members in the final scene of the play which was viewed with interest by several local military veterans and students. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Canadian Army veteran Mike Akpata, front, speaks to students following a presentation of Voices of Vimy, Wednesday June 3, 2015 at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School. Behind, distinguished veterans Jeff Gravel, left, John Nayduk and John Conlon listen to Akpata after they each addressed the assembly. Voices of Vimy, performed by Assumption students at Villanova, was viewed by students and several local military veterans. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

Canadian Armed Forces veterans Mike Akpata, left, Jeff Gravel, John Nayduk and John Conlon, speak to students following a presentation of Voices of Vimy, Wednesday June 3, 2015 at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School. Voices of Vimy, performed by Assumption students at Villanova, was viewed with interest by several of our local military heroes and students. (NICK BRANCACCIO/The Windsor Star)

For the complete story in the Windsor Star and associated video, click the link below.

http://blogs.windsorstar.com/news/afghan-war-vets-encourage-students-to-talk-about-stresses

Announcements June 3, 2015

Announcements June 3, 2015

·        ATTENTION GRADUATES: Is the death of one or both of your parents the reason you cannot afford to attend College or University next year? If you have serious intentions to attend College or University next year but due to financial problems may not be able to, then be sure to stop by the guidance office and pick up an application for the BBF Bursary.  Up to $2,500 dollars will be awarded to a student in need.  Once again, applications for the $2,500 dollar BBF Bursary are available at guidance to a deserving student who has suffered the loss of one or both parents. Come to guidance for more details.

·        A reminder that the deadline for all graduation applications is this Friday, June 5, 2015.  Applications are available for pick-up in the Guidance office.  Please see Mrs. Muscedere in room 212 if you have any questions.

·        Attention dance team members there will be a quick meeting in the dance room.

·        This weekend is Art in the Park at Willistead in Windsor.  Students who have signed up to volunteer for the Rotary cooking event will be getting a memo from their teachers in first period tomorrow.  If you do not receive one, come and see Mrs. Hyland some time Friday in Room 236.  The sign-up list will be up until the end of the day today if anyone is still interested.

·        Attention Graduates: Friday is your last day to submit applications for Grad Awards.  Applications are available online or in the Guidance Office.  There is lots of money to be awarded but you have to apply!!!  Absolute deadline is Friday - pick up your applications today!

·        Will all members of the Girls Softball team please meet in the atrium right after these announcements for your team picture.

·        The Co-op Job Fair will be held today in the Library. Students on spare or on lunch are invited to come by and check out the displays, but cannot stay in the Library as usual.

Announcements June 2, 2015

Announcements June 2, 2015

·        ATTENTION GRADUATES: Is the death of one or both of your parents the reason you cannot afford to attend College or University next year? If you have serious intentions to attend College or University next year but due to financial problems may not be able to, then be sure to stop by the guidance office and pick up an application for the BBF Bursary.  Up to $2,500 dollars will be awarded to a student in need.  Once again, applications for the $2,500 dollar BBF Bursary are available at guidance to a deserving student who has suffered the loss of one or both parents. Come to guidance for more details.

·        This announcement is from Guidance and goes out to all students: This is a final reminder to all students that summer school applications are still available. The due date to apply is Friday, June 5/15.  So if you have planned to attend summer school or have not yet handed in your summer school application please see your counsellor as soon as possible before this June 5/15 due date.

·        Strawberry Fest. is looking for volunteers this year, there will be representative here from Strawberry Fest. on both lunches on Thursday this week for you to sign up.  Still looking for more volunteers for St. John the Baptist parish picnic on Sunday June 14th, please see Mrs. Verardi if you are able to help out. Thank you.

·        A big congratulations to Jon Grebe who made first team all star for senior boys soccer and to Russell McLarty who made second team. Great job!

·        Attention choir members.....there is a rehearsal this Wednesday after school to learn the music for the graduation mass on June 9 th. Rehearsal will run until 4 pm. Please see Mrs. Brunet in the music room to let her know if you are attending.

·        A reminder to ALL track and field team members to pick up your athletic banquet tickets at the phys ed office ASAP. Also, don't forget to bring in your track uniform tomorrow for our team picture at 9:15 in gym A and for the lip dub at the end of tomorrow!!!

·        A reminder that the deadline for all graduation applications is this Friday, June 5, 2015.  Applications are available for pick-up in the Guidance office.  Please see Mrs. Muscedere in room 212 if you have any questions.

·        Only 2 days left to pick up Athletic Banquet tickets in the phys ed office.  The banquet is on Monday June 8th at the Fogolar Furlan Club starting at 5:00.  Don't miss this event.

Announcements June 1, 2015

Announcements June 1, 2015

·        ATTENTION GRADUATES: Is the death of one or both of your parents the reason you cannot afford to attend College or University next year? If you have serious intentions to attend College or University next year but due to financial problems may not be able to, then be sure to stop by the guidance office and pick up an application for the BBF Bursary.  Up to $2,500 dollars will be awarded to a student in need.  Once again, applications for the $2,500 dollar BBF Bursary are available at guidance to a deserving student who has suffered the loss of one or both parents. Come to guidance for more details.

·        Any girls who are thinking of trying out for the Sr. Girls basketball team in September please see Mr. Lesperance in Rm 116 at some point today. Thanks.

·        Attention choir members.....there is a rehearsal this Wednesday after school to learn the music for the graduation mass on June 9th.  Rehearsal will run until 4 pm. Please see Mrs. Brunet in the music room to let her know if you are attending.

·        Last weekend at a very competitive OFSAA regionals track meet, Villanova athletes did their best to move on to next weeks OFSAA competition in Toronto. And it did take their best, as most of the athletes posted season best erformances, and even that wasn't enough to move on in some cases. Maddy Michaud missed out on the hurdle final by 3 tenths of a second, as did Chloe Gignac by only 4 one hundreds of a second in the 100 meter and Savannah Marra by 3 tenths of a second. Chloe also missed out on the 200 meter final by only 7 one hundreds of a second.   And we we're having the same results in the field, where Fina Pirrone threw a personal best of 10.64 meters ( a distance that would have seen her on the podium at lasts years OFSAA) to place her 5th overall this year.  Anca Enache was one jump away from the top 4 in the high jump event. Mandy Brunet advanced to the finals in the 80 meter hurdles and ran a very fast time to place her 6th overall, only 3 tenths of a second away from qualifying for OFSAA. She did manage to break the draught though in the triple jump, where she leaped to 11 meters and a second place finish. Most of our distance runners put up season best times to finish their seasons. Congratulations Shaun Acrey, Andre Tomasian, Connor Sloan and Samantha Boussey. Noah Renaud advanced to the final in the 200m and then powered to a second place finish overall. Our final "almost there" race was the midget girls relay, where a seasons best time  left them 1 tenth of a second away from OFSAA. Well done Tatiana,Chloe, Jalyn and Kristen.

·        All track and field athletes who competed at WECSSA are reminded that team pictures will be taken WEDNESDAY morning at 9:15 in gym A. Bring your track uniforms for the picture and the lip dub. Also, don't forget your props for the lip dub!!

·        Would the girls softball team please meet in room 119 at this time.  Thanks