2024 SPRING NEWSLETTER

Since our winter newsletter, our school community has been buzzing with activity and achievements. We recently celebrated a joyous graduation ceremony, welcoming a new class of accomplished young men and women into our esteemed alumni network. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to see the positive impact they will make in the world as they carry forward the legacy of our school.

We also celebrated the dedication of our new weight facility, a project made possible thanks to the generous contributions from alumni like you and the support of several local businesses. Additionally, our annual Golf Scramble was a tremendous success, raising funds to help make the dream of attending Providence a reality for more aspiring pioneers.

Our alumni's continued support, whether through time, talent, or treasure, is invaluable in shaping the future of Providence. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and generosity.

Ryan Miller '99

rmiller@providencehigh.net

Office of Advancement

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Archbishop Charles Thompson presided at the Our Lady of Providence High School graduation ceremony this past Sunday, conferring 78 diplomas to our graduates.



We are so proud of this class and look forward to seeing what they achieve next.

Click the link below to view photos from graduation.

Congratulations to the winners of the Providence Golf Scramble (and returning champions): Kyle Pierce, Jon Stengel, Jason Bowman, and Craig Nance, who finished with an impressive score of -51!



In second place were Jason Langness, Greg Cooper, Drew Kraft, and Lazlo Langness, followed by Jacob Kraft, Eric Gallegos, Matt Lilly, and John Lilly in third place.

Special recognition goes to Bill Corrao for the Longest Drive on #18 for Men and Nancy Hublar for Women. Larry Paris and Jody Fitzpatrick claimed the Closest to the Pin on #3 for Men and Women, respectively.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making our annual Golf Scramble a tremendous success!

Click the link below to view photos from the scramble.

Register your future Pioneer now for one of our many summer camps!

Our talented coaches and players will be hosting a variety of sports camps this summer, including volleyball, football, basketball, golf and more.

Click the link below for more details and to register today!

The best weight-training equipment is now right here on campus.

In April, we hosted an Open House and Dedication for our new weight facility, culminating in a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our donors who made this incredible facility possible: the Unruh family, MAC Construction, Ernstberger Orthodontics, Sav-A-Step, Libs Paving, AssuredPartners, German American Bank, and The Koetter Group.

Click the link below to view photos from the event.

Congratulations to Our Lady of Providence High School graduate Keith A. Henderson II on his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy!

Henderson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Weapons, Robotics and Control Engineering and a commission as a U.S. Navy Ensign.

During his time at the academy, Henderson was a member of the Sprint Football Team and Catholic Midshipman Club.

Click the link below to read more.

Justine (Oppelt) Aycock '17: Justine and Collin Aycock welcomed their first child, Caroline Aycock, into the world on January 31, 2024.

Britney (Freiberger) Rorrer '05: Britney and Jake Rorrer '05 welcomed a baby boy Alfred (Alfie) Douglas Rorrer on January 20, 2024.

He joins his two older brothers: Ollie and Liam.

Brittany (Akers) Schmoetzer '04: Has started a new job with the University of Louisville as a Program Coordinator in the Office of Adult and Transfer Services.

Brian Harper '04: Harper is co-owner of Image360 in Jeffersonville as of January 2024.

Zach McCrite '98: Former 20-year assistant to Providence Volleyball head coach Terri Purichia moved to officiating in 2019. After numerous training courses nationwide, McCrite earned a National Referee certification in 2023. He was named to the 2024 referee roster for the inaugural season of Pro Volleyball Federation, the first women’s pro league based in the US in decades. McCrite worked for NCAA Tournament in ‘21 and two straight NAIA National Championships (‘22, ‘23). His day job: Executive at McCrite Milling since moving back to Southern Indiana in 2016.

Stacy (Uhl) Gillenwater '85, Allie (Gillenwater) Jones '12, and Morgan Boone '13 recently started an event/rental business called The Gathered Table. They specialize in event planning and management. They also have several unique rental items to enhance any event, big or small. Visit Thegatheredtableevents.com for more details or follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

Janice (Osborne) Wright '84: Retired from Humana on June 26, 2023, after almost 31 years of service and returned to the workforce in March of this year as a Kroger Pharmacy Tech. She has been married for 32 years to her husband, Mickey.

Their son, Joe, is getting married in October 2024. Their son, Ben, completed a journeyman program as a plumber. Their daughter, Ann, will graduate this month from Eastern High School. She will attend Ball State University where she plans to earn a degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in English and a minor in Journalism.

Michelle (Pepper)Wyzard '84: Has two granddaughters, Ella Ann, who is 2 years old, and Nora Jean, who is 3 months old.