Trinity Weekly
Volume 5, Issue 37
May 9, 2022
Trinity News & Information
2022 House Cup
Congratulations to Seton House for winning the 2022 House Cup! The final scores were: Seton 88, Loyola 86, De La Salle 79, and Immaculata 77. Seton will celebrate at Laserdome on May 18, and Seton students will receive permission slips that are due by Friday, May 13. Congratulations to all Houses for a year of fun competition!

Gym Construction
Construction on the gymnasium has begun! Crews are at work dismantling the 60-year-old bleachers, and new bleachers will be installed in time for our fall sports season! This project is part of our Faith in our Future Capital Campaign, one of many projects that will be completed in the summer of 2022! The gym will be closed for use, including through traffic, until the project is completed. Thank you for your cooperation!

Excellence in Teaching Award
Each year at graduation, Trinity recognizes a faculty member for the following:
  • Attaining a reputation among colleagues for successfully reaching his/her students, while encouraging the cultivation of excellence;
  • Significantly contributing to the improvement of the students' academic preparation and civic responsibility, career development, or self-image;
  • Displaying goals that extend beyond preparing students for the next course and academic year;
  • Expressing continued interest and growth in his/her subject matter area and in the mechanics and artistry of teaching;
  • Showing evidence of involvement in professional development activities.
Students, parents, and faculty members are invited to nominate a teacher for the award here, by Monday, May 16.

Cap, Gown, and Graduation Ticket Distribution
On Friday, May 13, all seniors who have no outstanding debts will receive their caps, gowns, and graduation tickets. These are the only tickets that will be given to each graduate; tickets cannot be replaced if they are lost. Each family will receive six tickets. If families already contacted Ms. Poplaski as of Friday, May 6, they are on the list to receive extra tickets. No new requests for extra tickets can be honored. Families who do not need all six tickets may give them to another family in need or return them to Ms. Poplaski. Families who need extra tickets are welcome to ask other families who may not be using all of their tickets.

Engraved Brick Program
Honor students or soon-to-be alumni with a personalized brick on the pathway leading to COBO Field. Families can purchase bricks with or without a shamrock. All bricks include a unique, engraved message. When you purchase a brick, your gift supports the continued improvements on COBO Field. Bricks are installed semi-annually. Order your personalized brick here.

Freshmen and Sophomores--Prepare for Finals
Freshmen and sophomores can find a "How to Prepare for Finals" guide here, to help them prepare appropriately for their exams.

Vote for Trinity--Best Private School
Trinity is one of the nominees for The Sentinel's "Best of Cumberland Country" in the category of Private School. Voting begins on May 10. Vote for Trinity here!

Senior Picnic
The Class of 2022 is invited to the Senior Class picnic on Tuesday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the school. Join us for music, volleyball, water balloon contests, outdoor games, and food! We will grill burgers (and veggie burgers) and hot dogs, and chips and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP here by May 20 and sign up to bring drinks, desserts, and side dishes. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. See Grace Hubbard or Mrs. Stager with questions.

Prom Dress Drive
Support Trinity's St. Genesius Players by donating old prom dresses to be used in the 2023 production of Cinderella! Each donated dress will earn a free show ticket. Dresses can be dropped off in the music room, with contact information, through June 8. Email Mrs. Caroline Jarrett for more information.

Employment Opportunity
Earth Science and Biology Teacher
Trinity High School will need a full-time Earth Science and Biology teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Candidates should possess a Pennsylvania teaching certification and youth protection clearances. See a full list of responsibilities and submit applications via this website.

Club Hockey Team
Trinity High School students are eligible to play for the Keystone Kraken Ice Hockey Club, which plays in the Central Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (CPIHL). Those interested can register online. Learn more by visiting the Facebook page or sending an email. All registrations for the 2022-23 season are due by July 30.

Parents of Juniors: Medical Information
Pennsylvania State Law requires all students to have a second dose of the Meningococcal vaccine prior to entry into grade 12. (One dose was required for grade 7, and the second dose is required for grade 12.) Please review your student's immunization records and have your primary care provider take appropriate action. Please send a copy of your student's updated immunization record to the Main Office, Attn: "School Nurse."
Schedule for Remote Learners
Monday, May 9--regular schedule
Tuesday, May 10--regular schedule
Wednesday, May 11--House Wednesday
Thursday, May 12--regular schedule
Friday, May 13--regular schedule
In Case You Missed It
Take-A-Seat: Sponsor a Seat in our new Auditorium!
Take part in our Capital Campaign in an affordable, meaningful way! Honor Trinity High School alumni, a family, a loved one, or even a special teacher by dedicating a seat in our new auditorium. An engraved nameplate on the seat will display the dedication. Donors may also consider purchasing an entire row. Reach out to Mr. Jordan Hill, Director of Advancement, with questions. Reserve your spot here.

Lunch Menu
Find the last lunch menu of the school year here.

Service Hours
All students will need to submit five service hours to their Theology teachers during Quarter 4. The Rocks in Motion website continues to share service opportunities. Five service hours are due for seniors on May 13 and for grades 9 through 11 on May 23.

Yearbook
Order your 2021-22 yearbook now with this paper form or online.
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 9: Spring Instrumental Concert, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10: Mass, 2:45 p.m.
All are welcome to join us for Mass in the chapel.

Wednesday, May 11: House Wednesday

Friday, May 13: Athletic Commitment Ceremony, 2:00 p.m.
Seniors and their families are welcome to attend a Senior Athletics Commitment Ceremony recognizing our seniors who will play intercollegiate athletics next fall. Congratulations to all our student-athletes!
Shamrocks Who Shine
Congratulations to our most recent Golden Apple winners, who were able to celebrate in person at the Diocese last week! Mrs. Michele Stager won the Golden Apple this year, Ms. Eileen Poplaski won in 2021, and Mr. Dave Geisel won in 2020.

They join five other Trinity winners since the award was started in the Diocese of Harrisburg in 2006: Dr. Angie Heinick (2006), Mr. Martin Carr (2008), Mr. John Cominsky (2010), Sister Susan Kuk (2018), and Miss Jan Kiker (2019).

Congratulations to them on this wonderful recognition!
Congratulations to the following seniors who earned merit scholarships to the colleges they will attend. Their accomplishments were celebrated at our Academic Signing Day on Friday, May 6!

Christopher Thomas Adam - United States Air Force Academy
Gianna Baker - Washington and Jefferson College
Kaitlyn Baranko - Duquesne University
Erin Batchelor - Clemson University
Pradham Bathini - Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Kayleigh Beard - West Chester University
Malik Belle - Bloomsburg University
Yohanan Bisrat - The College of Saint Scholastica
Zachary Bixler - Duquesne University
Daniel Britten - Saint Francis University
Jasper Burd - Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Apolina Burton - Milligan University
Jason "JT" Cap - Iona College
Charlotte Christman - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sophia Cirelli - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ella Grace Cloak - Carlow University
Brennan Crimmins - Bowling Green State University
Grace D'Agostino - Bloomsburg University
Anna Dubniczki - Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Chelsea Doris Fink - Messiah University
Dalton C. Gerver - Marywood University
Gavin Graybill - Drexel University
Caroline Grindle - Saint Francis University
Quinn Harter - University of Arizona
Eve Hornick - Carlow University
McKenna Horst - Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Emily Theresa Johnson - Wilson College
Morgan Jurash - Chatham University
Michael Walter Karr III - Walsh University
Jessica Frances Knaub - Siena College
Madeline Linebaugh - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
John Robert Long - College of the Holy Cross
Alayna Mary Mandich - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Caitlyn M. Miller - Alvernia University
Jenna Minnick - Elizabethtown College
Bryce Montgomery - Duquesne University
Selena Kristine Morrow - Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Ryan John Ness - Delaware Valley University
Marie Bernadette O'Brien - Bloomsburg University
Brinley Orris - Cornell College
Lucas Puig - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Connor Pushart - West Point Military Academy
Ava Grace Rabin - Carlow University
James Redmond - United States Naval Academy
Sadie Rieg - Salve Regina University
Jordyn Ritter - West Chester University
Evan Scott - Catholic University of America
Elena Seipp - Queens University of Charlotte
Heather Seubert - Geneva College
Isabel Shore - Marywood University
Christopher Colburn Simpson - Ohio Northern University
Ryan Smith - McDaniel College
Madeline Sprow - West Virginia University
Emma Stellfox - Lock Haven University
John M. Sterner - Elizabethtown College
Margaret Trosclair - Messiah University
Grace Verano - Duquesne University
Tuan Vu - Washington and Lee University
Jason Michael Wewer - Temple University
Ryanne E. Whiteman - Juniata College
Katherine Williams - Duquesne University
Zaida Witkowski - Sacred Heart University
Ryan Ziegler - Loyola University Maryland
Trinity Clubs & Activities
Watch members of Trinity's Quiz Bowl team--Alexandra Arnold, Ethan Brown, and Connor Pushart--compete against Gettysburg here! Test your own knowledge and watch these talented Shamrocks compete!
Students in Mrs. Bolster's classes held a Mother's Day diaper drive for Healthy Steps Diaper Bank. They had a critical need for larger size diapers, and the contributions of these students will bless many families and mothers this mothers day!
Congratulations to Trinity Percussion and Trinity Winter Guard on a great weekend in Wildwood, New Jersey, at the Atlantic Coast Championships. Students and parents braved cold weather to practice outside and prepare for the performances. This was the Winter Guard's first competition, and, despite not qualifying for finals, they did a wonderful job. The Percussion Ensemble advanced through the preliminary round and competed in the finals, ultimately placing third. It was a great weekend to be a Trinity Shamrock!
Trinity Athletics
Shamrock Scoreboard
April 29 to May 7

Boys Tennis 14-0
April 28, 29, and 30--Boys Tennis Mid Penn Tournament
#1 Singles: Andrew Tran, second place 
#2 Singles: Jose Centenera, second place 
#3 Singles: Silas Gross, first place
#1 Doubles: Andrew Tran and Jose Centenera, first place
#2 Doubles: Zane Kannampully and Luke Schiffler, first place

District Doubles took second place, and the team fell in the first round of Districts and has been eliminated. 

Boys Lacrosse 12-2
May 4--Cumberland Valley 13, Trinity 9
May 5--Trinity 17, Mechanicsburg 3

Girls Lacrosse 8-7
May 3--Cumberland Valley 27, Trinity 13
May 5--Trinity 14, Mechanicsburg 7

Softball 11-3
May 2--Harrisburg 16, Trinity 6
May 3--Trinity 14, Middletown 4

Baseball 7-7
No contests during this period

Boys Track & Field 3-3
May 3--Trinity 132, Middletown 14

Girls Track & Field 5-1
May 3--Trinity 118 Middletown 26

Track and Field--Penn Relays, April 28
Pole Vault: Adeline Woodward

4x100m team: Eve Hornick, Marissa Colondrillo, Grace Maury, Lilly O'Connor, Jess Knaub

4x400m team: Ella Cloak, Lila Shore, Sara Crowell, Frances Maury; they ran a season best time on the Franklin Field track.

4x100m team: Trey Weiand, Max Schlager, Nick Brenkacs, Tyler Rossi; these students qualified to compete, but did not travel to Philadelphia due to an injury.

Track and Field--Stan Morgan Invitational, May 7
Due to the weather, only a few people competed in the Stan Morgan Invitational, including those competing in events that were moved inside. 

Top performances included:
High Jump: Tyler Rossi, second place
Pole Vault: Adeline Woodward, first place. She broke the school record again and tied the Stan Morgan meet record!
Boys Freshman Mile: Isaac Burd, third place. Cullen Hardie finished his season by knocking almost 10 seconds off his personal best mile. 
Trinity Sports in the News
Shamrock Standouts
Congratulations to freshman Sienna Chirieleison, who was nominated for the second time this season for the MaxPreps Pennsylvania High School Athlete of the Week Award for her outstanding performance in Girls Lacrosse! Help her WIN by voting as often as you can until May 9. 

The Track and Field team finished their regular season this week. The team had more than 40 season best performances against Middletown, their first dual meet with good weather this year. 
It's Great to be a Trinity Shamrock!
Community News
Bike Team
The West Shore Composite Mountain Bike Team is now registering students in grades 6 through 12 for their 2022 season. See more information here.
Chicken BBQ
Boy Scout Troop 195 will hold its first chicken BBQ "take-and-go" dinner on Saturday, June 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Saint Joseph School parking lot. The dinners will be provided by Kauffman's, and they will include half a chicken, a baked potato, applesauce, and a roll and butter. Dinners will be sold for $11.00, cash only. Tickets are available in Saint Joseph's Brindle Hall after all Masses on Sunday, May 29, and Sunday, June 5. All proceeds will support Troop 195! Please contact Dana Facius with any questions.
Temple University Institute of Reading Development--Summer Reading and Writing Programs
Temple University is once again offering the popular Reading and Writing Programs for students. These LIVE online summer programs aim to improve your child's reading comprehension, reading fluency, vocabulary, writing skills, and textbook skills. This six-week program is LIVE online with a teacher and small class sizes (approximately 14 students). Class days and times vary. Cost is $249 plus $39 for books and materials. Learn more here.
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