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Wildcat News For YOU!
May 2015
CONGRATULATIONS to our students, faculty and staff at Mater Dei, St. Wendel
and St. Philip for being named four star schools by the Indiana Department of Education! This is the third year in a row that Mater Dei has been recognized for outstanding achievement by
the State of Indiana.
Congratulations also go out to the Mater Dei
Supermileage Team. They placed first in two
categories and also earned a third place at the
Shell Eco-Marathon competition in Detroit.
This year’s team carried on the winning tradition in style!
May Day is always a special day as we recognize our senior class, but this year we
also thanked all the donors to the Full of Grace Campaign. You, the future students
at Mater Dei, will benefit from the generosity of these donors in the new facilities
and projects. Honors Day, Mass with the Bishop, Dedication of the Prayer Garden
and of course the annual May Day games all took place Friday, May 1.
The graduating class of 2015 was offered over $9 million in scholarships. They will
be attending 25 colleges in seven states. Friday, May 15 is Baccalaureate. Commencement is Sunday, May 17. You will be saying goodbye to the 8th graders at
your school soon. We are looking forward to seeing many of them here at Mater
Dei this fall. 152 students have applied for admission. We know they will bring
enthusiasm and talent to our school. Eighth graders, please see the important
dates under upcoming events.
The Mater Dei Dance Marathon
for Riley Children’s Hospital was
a tremendous success! The total
this year was $33,554.00!! We
know the students that attended
had a great time for a great cause.
Our Wildcat athletic teams are gearing up for conference and sectional play. The
boys golf team won the Warrick Invitational and will compete in the city meet on
May 9 followed by SIAC on June 1 and sectionals June 5. The track teams have
the city meet May 8, SIAC May 14 and girls sectional May 19 followed by the
boys on May 21. Girls tennis sectional is May 20. The Lady Cats softball team
will begin sectional play on May 26 while the Wildcat baseball team sectional is
May 27. The baseball team is hoping to make a repeat trip to the State Finals. You
have been great fans throughout the year. Keep backing the Cats!
Looking for something to do this summer? Mater Dei has many camps scheduled
during the summer. We have something for everyone: art, theatre and sports. See
the list of camps and dates on the back of this newsletter.
Mater Dei High School
1300 Harmony Way
Evansville, IN 47720
www.materdeiwildcats.com
(812) 426-2258
Upcoming Events
May 1
Senior Honors/May Day
MD Talent Show
May 15
Baccalaureate
May 17
MD Class of 2015
Commencement
June 5- July 5
MD Main Office Closed
(Enrollment Office open
June 15 - 18, 23 & 25)
Important Dates for
Incoming Freshmen!
July 8
Tuition Due
(Payment Plans Available)
July 20 - 24
Textbook Pick Up (details later)
Book Rental Program
(new for 2015-16 school year)
August 4
New Student Orientation
August 6
First Day of School for MDHS
From your friends at Mater Dei Lou Ann Gilbert
Enrollment Manager
lagilbert@evdio.org
Mater Dei Summer Camps
Camps are listed in chronological order (grades are incoming for 2015-16 year)
Girls & Boys Swimming
May 26 - 29
Grades 4 - 8
Contact Mr. Brett Swihart
brett.swihart@slfs.com
Boys Basketball
June 15 - 18
Grades 1 - 9
Contact Mr. Kurt Wildeman
426-2258 (school) or 454-5919
Art
June 1 - 4
Grades 1 - 8
Contact Ms. Toni Wallace
twallace@evdio.org
Drama Camp (Music Theatre)
June 15 - 19
Grades Pre-School - 8
www.materdeitheatre.com
Contact Crystal Roberson
croberson@evdio.org
Baseball (Boys)
June 1 - 4
Grades 2 - 9
Contact MD Athletic Department
422-2302
Girls Basketball
June 8 - 11
Grades 3 - 9
Contact Mr. Steve Goans
598-3987 or lg-120@twc.com
Boys Soccer
June 8 - 11
Grades 3 - 9
Contact Mr. Josh Tucker
jtuck71000@hotmail.com
Boys & Girls Tennis
June 8 - 11
Grades 4 - 9
Contact Ms. Christine Clements
ccacca@aol.com
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Pre-season conditioning begins June 8
Monday through Friday
Grades 5 - 9
Contact Mr. George Moll 319-3044
Girls Soccer
June 15 - 18
Grades 3 - 9
Contact Ms. Allison Garrard
agarrard@evdio.org
Wrestling (Boys)
June 22 - 25
Grades 1 - 9
Contact Mr. Greg Schaefer
gschaefer@evdio.org
Band
July 13 - 17
July 20 - 24
For all members of Marching Band
Contact Mr. Dan Klipper
dklipper@evdio.org
Football (Boys)
July 14 - 16
Grades 2 - 8
Contact MD Athletics 422-2302 or
Mr. Mike Goebel 477-9969 or mgoebel@evdio.org
Volleyball (Girls)
July 20 - 23
Grades 4 - 9
Contact Ms. Jenna Denstorff
jdenstorff@evdio.org
Mater Dei High School 1300 Harmony Way Evansville, IN 47720
www.materdeiwildcats.com
(812) 426 -2258