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Knight Letter
April ‘15 Edition
O†Gorman High School
3201 S Kiwanis Ave
Sioux Falls SD 57105
A Message from the Principal:
Dear O’Gorman Parents & Students:
It is hard to believe that we have reached the point where we are staring at the final two months of the school year. As
spring arrives and brings with it beautiful weather, we also begin to see the excitement on the faces of our seniors as they
realize their senior year is nearly over and graduation is around the corner. We have been blessed to have the opportunity
to educate such a talented group of individuals who have excelled in the classroom as well as in their activities and
organizations.
PAB INFORMATION:
Graduation and summer are fast approaching which means there are positions opening up on our Parent Advisory Board
(PAB). The PAB for OGHS is both similar and yet different than you might expect when you think of a PTA, PTO or the
Parent Advisory of the O’Gorman Junior High. At OGHS, this is a group of parents who represent their respective
parishes and act as liaisons between the school and parish. This group provides ideas, planning and organizational help for
many activities for our students and staff.
The board meets once a month with the principal. The focus of the meetings is to discuss various events, topics, provide
input, and to be a "sounding board" to the principal. Each advisory member will be asked to bring comments, concerns &
ideas from his or her parish to the meeting and bring back information as well. Parents interested in being a part of the
PAB will need to submit their names to their parish priest by July 1st. The parish priests will provide their selection to the
principal and will be notified by the end of July/Early August. The monthly meeting is generally the 2 nd or 3rd Thursday
from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. in the administration conference room of OGHS, and lunch is provided.
BARNES & NOBLE:
Barnes & Noble along with our AP teachers & Advanced English teachers have teamed up to create an O'Gorman Summer
Reading Book Fair on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th. The book fair will allow students to purchase their own
copy of the required readings for advanced English courses and for any other AP courses. All advanced and AP English
courses require summer reading along with our two AP History courses (U.S. and World). Students who have registered
for those classes will want to take advantage of this opportunity. In addition, all O'Gorman supporters who purchase new
books, summer reading materials, etc. can support the O'Gorman Summer Reading Book Fair. More information will be
e-mailed to our families.
END OF YEAR INFORMATION:
You will find information pertaining to the end of the year in this Knight Letter. This includes graduation information,
semester exams, and the College Board’s Advanced Placement exam schedule.
“Our faults are like a grain of sand beside the great mountain
of the mercies of the good God.”
St. John Vianney
Yours in Christ,
Kyle L. Groos
Principal
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates ..................................................................................................................... 2
Parent Information / Athletic Physical Night at OI............................................................... 3 - 4
Barnes & Noble Bookfair & Campus Ministry..................................................................... 5
O’G Retreat Day (All Students) ............................................................................................ 6
Counseling Department ......................................................................................................... 7 - 8
Library News ......................................................................................................................... 9
Important May Dates & Graduation Information ................................................................. 10 - 11
SFCS News, Awareness Day & Parents Count .................................................................... 12 - 14
Athletic Physical Form for ‘15-‘16 ....................................................................................... 15 -17
IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, April 2 ............................................. .Early Dismissal (Noon) - Holy Thursday / Awareness Day
Friday, April 3 .................................................................................. No School – Good Friday / Easter Break
Monday, April 6 .......................................................................................................No School – Easter Break
Tuesday, April 7 ............................................Box Office opens for West Side Story (Noon – 4 p.m. each day)
Tuesday, April 14 ....................................................................... Late Start w/ Mass (Students report 9 a.m.)
Saturday, April 18 .......................................................................... Senior Dance (Callaways) 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21 ............................................................................... West Side Story (Lorang Theatre) 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 23 ...................................................... All School Retreat (Each grade at separate locations)
Thursday – Saturday, April 23 – 25 ................................................... West Side Story (Lorang Theatre) 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, April 25 & 26 (in-store) April 25 – May 1 (online) ..... OGHS Barnes & Noble Bookfair
Wednesday, April 29 .................................................................................. All School NHS Mass @ 8:15 a.m.
Friday, May 1 ..................................................................................................No School – OGHS Track Invite
Essential Phone Numbers
Tissues & Cough Drops
Still Needed
If you would like to help our students by donating Tissues or
Cough Drops – just drop items off in the OGHS main office.
Thank You - your generosity is very much appreciated!
Attendance: 575-3310 (Tracy Petersen)
Counseling Dept: 575-3320 (Sue Knight)
Lunch Accounts: 575-3339 (Deb Stene)
Activities / Rentals: 575-3300 (Aaron Strand)
Knight Locker: 575-3391 (Sandy Fitzgibbons)
Tuition Accounts: 575-3367 (Jessica Aning)
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Parent Information
Financial Aid & Scholarship Information: April 15 is the deadline to apply for SFCS financial aid and
SFCS scholarships. Numerous scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available for students in all grade levels.
Full details & application forms are available at http://www.sfcss.org/financial-aid/.
Notable Knights
Congratulations to the O’Gorman Powerlifting team for placing first in the State Powerlifting Meet on March 7.
Individuals who placed in their weight division include: Jordan Anderson- 1st , Noah Anderson- 1st & he broke a school
record with a squat of 360#, Dominic Rausch- 3rd, Colin Zimprich- 1st, Easton Schuster- 1st & he set State/School
Records in squat-600#, Bench 405# and total- 1525#, Joey Gaspari- 2nd, Nick Walker- 1st, Gunnar Sommervold- 1st,
Jimmy Pio- 3rd , Dodi Makwinja-1st, Logan Kobernouz-1st, Michaela Goldammer- 1st , Morgan Hermanson- 2nd,
Easton Schuster and Michaela Goldammer both won Outstanding Lifter as well.
Congratulations to the O'G Jazz Ensembles for their performance in the Coyote Jazz Festival at USD. Jazz Ensemble I
took second place in class 3A, and Trudy Jones was recognized as an Outstanding Soloist!
Congratulations to Luke Evans and Isaac Dardis of Team South Dakota! Their team brought home the Gold - beating
Montana in Plano Texas to win the U16 National Hockey Championship.
Debate News: Congratulations to the following place winners in the 2015 State Debate & Individual Events
Tournament: Alex King & Liesel Julsrud - Semi-finalists in Public Forum Debate; Jonah Dally & Daniel Waddell and
Eloise Asfora & Zach Shaw - Quarter Finals in Policy Debate; 4th place, AA International Extemp; Jonah Dally - 5th
place & Alex King - 6th place, AA Domestic Extemp; Jackson Frey - 6th place, AA Original Oratory.
Show Choir News: Congratulations to following at the Sing All About It Show Choir Invitational: Alyse Brown –
Best Female Solo; Ovation! – Most Entertaining Show; Infinity – 1st place Prep; Ovation! – 1st place 3A.
Congratulations to O’G Show Choirs on their performances at WHS Best of Show! Infinity was 1st Runner up
in the Prep division and Ovation! was 1st Runner up in AA, along with Best Costumes award and Best Female SoloistAlyse Brown! In finals, Ovation! was awarded Best Vocals and 2nd Runner Up with an Outstanding Performer award
to Micah Spader! Way to go Infinity and Ovation!
Congratulations to the following for the Singsational! Vocal Solo & Ensemble Contest Results: Out of 43
entries… 8 PERFECT scores, 37 'Superior - I' scores; including the perfect scores, 5 'Excellent - II' scores. The 8 perfect
scores were: Taylor Billion, Alyse Brown, Christian Heisler, Samantha Messier, Mary Motz, Anna Picasso, Rachel
Townsend, and the All-State Singers’ Ensemble.
Track and Field News! Congratulations to those who participated in the Dan Lennon Relays in Vermillion. Athletes
from 4 states participated in this event. Winning awards for the Knights were: Nick Staudenmier 5th in the PV, Emma
Hertz 3rd in the Shot Put, and Alyssa Wiedler 3rd in the 60 dash, and 2nd in the Long Jump.
Good Job! O’Gorman Greater-Sioux Falls HOSA Chapter: Students spent the month of February campaigning for
America’s Tooth Fairy’s “Smile Drive”, collecting dental supplies
for needy children around South Dakota. 10,447 Toothbrushes & 817
tubes of Toothpaste were collected along with other supplies.
One highlight for our chapter was collecting supplies at 3 Lewis
Drug Store locations in SF, with a student at each location dressed
as a Tooth Fairy. Pictured at left: Matt Moe (center) along with
Sadie Facile and Christina Salter.
Katie Benz, Hannah Christian, and Hannah Vaca will spend two
days visiting a community of Karen refugees in Huron and the Red
Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge to deliver some of the dental
supplies that were collected and discuss good oral hygiene habits.
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State Art Competition Results: Congratulations to
Emily Groth who received 1st place in the mixed-media
category for her piece entitled “Clairvoyance” and
the Best of Show award from the SDHSAA at the State
Art Competition held in Sioux Falls.
Athletic Physical Night at Orthopedic Institute:
All students participating in athletics during the 2015-2016
school year must have a physical exam dated after April 1,
2015. OGHS recommends physicals for those in marching
band, but it is not required. OGJH students are not required
to take a physical unless they will be petitioning up for
athletics at the high school level.
Physicals will be offered at Orthopedic Institute on
Monday, April 13 for a reduced rate of $30.
(Girls’ will begin at 5:30 p.m. with boys’ at 6 p.m.)
Orthopedic Institute donates all proceeds back to OGHS.
We encourage all athletes to take advantage of the physical
night and help raise money for O’Gorman.
Also receiving awards were Jenae Porter- 1st place in
Drawing, Marisa Moser- 1st place in Painting, Derek
Domangue- 2nd place for a Ceramic Vessel in the Crafts
Category, Cole Frankman- 2nd place in Graphic Design,
and Rylee Skillman- 2nd place in Drawing.
Please print the physical form found on pages 13-15 and
bring it with you to the appointment. Make sure all three
pages get signed and returned to school.
If you have any questions, please call the activities office at
575-3300 or email Aaron at astrand@sfcss.org.
2015 All-Knighter PARENT Update:
“A Knight Around the World”
Time is ticking away as the graduation party to end all parties is coming
up following the OGHS graduation on May 17, 2015. The All-Knighter is literally an
all-night party in a safe environment at OGHS with food from “around the world”,
games, prizes, videos and a lot of fun. Whether this is your first senior to graduate or
your last, as parents we will celebrate with our graduates and other parents this one
last moment of comradery.
The cost for this event is $100. We have several students who can’t afford to attend.
If you’re able to help provide financial assistance, please join us at our next meeting
or email mkheisler@gmail.com.
There are opportunities for every parent to help with this incredible evening.
Assistance is still needed on several committees including: games, parent lounge,
and the float committee.
SFCS Certificates
Earn Tuition Credit!
Use SFCS certificates for all of
your shopping, restaurants &
fuel purchases! Choose from the
more than 35 participating
vendors.
***If you’re going there
anyway…. why not get the extra
benefits?
Schwan’s Cares
Giving back to SFCS never
tasted so delicious …
If you’re not able to attend, there are ways that you can assist with in-kind donations
or a cash contribution. SFCS certificates offer many $5 gift card options that make
great prizes – we’ll take car wash gift cards too! Another area you can help is to
donate food and beverage for the parent lounge.
Be sure to use this link to find out
how your Schwan’s purchases can
benefit SFCS all through the year!
LAST CALL FOR PICTURES! Parent, Dave Goldammer has graciously agreed
to do the class video. Please check out the Message Board on our Shutterfly page for
details on the kinds of pictures needed and how to submit them.
“You shop. Amazon gives.”
Our Shutterfly page is filled with details - how to volunteer, donate, post pictures, or
for more info, go to: https://ogormanallknighter2015.shutterfly.com/
This is a team effort, we need you! Molly, Michele & Angie: Event Co-Chairs
FINAL Parent Meeting – April 1 OGHS Cafeteria 7:00 pm
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Amazon Smile
Simply go to
www.smile.amazon.com and then
buy Amazon products just like
always. SFCS will get a percentage
of every purchase!
@OGHSKnights
Saturday, April 25
& Sunday, April 26
A portion of all purchases (even a sandwich &
coffee!) will benefit O’Gorman High School.
(Just tell them at the register!)
Mark Your
Calendar !
Use SFCS
certificates &
earn tuition
credit too!
…Think Mother’s Day, Graduation, Summer
Reading Assignments, & Teacher Wish Lists…
They have Games, Toys, Movies, CD’s, Reading
Lights, plus books, books & more books!
Online Sales apply between April 25 & May 1.
(Digital Books do not earn credit for the book fair.
**Additional Info will be sent out later in April.**
Campus Ministry
Happy Easter!
“He has risen as he said!” Matt 28: 6
A HUGE thank you to the following for their generous support of O†G’s annual
Empty Bowls Soup Supper:
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Parents, staff, and alumni for providing desserts.
The approximately 175 student and faculty volunteers
Gary Siska, Doug Basche, and Emily Kolbeck for making pottery bowls
Restaurants and businesses that donated to the event- please visit and thank
them for their support!
Spezia Restaurant
Granite City
Honeybaked Ham
The Breadsmith
Burger King
Ruby Tuesday
Zoup!
Olive Garden
Bagel Boy
Camille’s Sidewalk Café
Minnehaha Country Club
Sam’s Club
Royal Fork
Culvers
Pizza Ranch
Perkins Restaurant
Scooters Coffehouse
Catholic Foundation
371 meals were served and $2,400 was raised. All proceeds from the event go to the
Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, the St. Francis House, and the Food Pantry.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Jon Konz at 575-3347 or jkonz@sfcss.org
“Let
you doand
be done
in love.”
~ 1 Cor.Theatre
16: 14
Dr.allTom
Penny
Lorang
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O G RETREAT DAY
Thursday, April 23, 2015
The Freshman Class Retreat is on Thursday, April 23.
They will spend the day reflecting on
their relationship with God, themselves, and others. Freshmen are expected to arrive in the OGHS
gym at 8 AM. OGHS Dress Down Day attire is appropriate. All school codes regarding behavior,
electronics, etc. will apply. Lunch will be provided. The retreat will conclude at 2:50 PM.
The Sophomore Service Day is on Thursday, April 23. The sophomore class will reflect on
and follow Christ’s call to offer loving service to others. Sophomores will meet in the OGHS
Performing Arts Center at 7:55 AM. Students will be split into groups of 10-16 and travel by bus to
Catholic elementary schools and parishes to offer service. The retreat will conclude at 2:50 PM at
OGHS. Sophomores must bring their own sack lunch! OGHS Dress Down Day attire is appropriate.
All school codes regarding behavior, electronics, etc. will apply.
The Junior Class Retreat is on Thursday, April 23.
The Junior class will meet at The Cathedral
of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls at 8AM. The day focuses on the distinct ways men and women are called to
share God’s love in the world. OGHS Dress Down Day attire is appropriate. All school codes
regarding behavior, electronics, etc. still apply. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Juniors will be
dismissed at 3pm.
The Senior Class Retreat is on Thursday, April 23. The seniors will meet at 7:35 AM at the
main doors of OGHS to load buses for Hartford, SD. They will retreat for the day at St. George Parish
to focus on keeping their faith alive and in shape in college and adulthood. OGHS Dress Down Day
attire is appropriate. All school codes regarding behavior, electronics, etc. will apply. Lunch and snacks
will be provided. Seniors will return to O†G at approximately 2:50 PM.
*All retreats are on the same day.
This allows our entire faculty and staff to be involved in the retreats.
We look forward to a fun, faith-filled O†G Retreat Day!
Contact O†G Campus Ministry with questions at 575-3347 or jkonz@sfcss.org
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Visit us at http://ogorman.sfcss.org/academics/guidance-and-college-planning
SENIORS should be putting the finishing touches on college plans. Many seniors have received scholarships of various
amounts. These students should inform the counseling office by completing the senior survey that will be handed out to them
in May. If a senior has not started the financial aid process, it is highly recommended that this be done as soon as possible.
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available on the web at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. First, the student and
the parent must apply for a PIN (www.pin.ed.gov). The FAFSA is used by colleges to determine financial aid packages
(scholarships, grants, loans, work study) for students.
SFCS Foundation scholarship application forms are now available on the SFCS website at
http://www.sfcss.org/scholarships/ . There are many SFCS Foundation scholarships available for students in grades K-12.
Students will upload their transcript to the application. Transcripts are available on Infinite Campus, under “Reports”.
Senior Awards Mass: Thursday, May 14th @ 8:15 am. Seniors who have received scholarships should inform the counseling
office by completing the senior survey which will be handed out to them in May.
Future Plans Survey: Another survey we ask the seniors to complete is the future plans survey. We will send final
transcripts to the school indicated on this survey. Students will be given this form in May.
Alumni Survey: Seniors who represent the last child in their family to graduate from O’Gorman will be asked to complete an
information sheet updating family data.
SHADOWING: The Shadow Ed representative (Linda Rodman) is at our school during 4B and 5C lunch periods every
Friday. If students are interested in shadowing in a particular career field, they should stop by the counseling office or contact
Linda at shadow@siouxfalls.com.
JUNIORS: This is the time of year to do some college exploration/visits, and talk to the reps that visit our school. Many
juniors are registered for the April ACT test. June is another good test date. The June ACT test is on June 13, with a
registration deadline of May 8. The more you do this spring and summer, the easier your senior year will be.
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES SCHEDULED: These visits give students an idea of admission requirements, costs,
programs available, and timelines to follow. All college visits are listed in the daily student bulletin, and posters are displayed
with dates and times. Students must get a pass from the counseling office no later than 8:00 a.m. on the day of the visit.
The following colleges are scheduled at this time:
COLLEGE VISITS
April 7
April 9
April 13
2:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
St. Thomas
MSU Mankato
SDSU
SUMMER SCHOOL: The cost is $240. Session runs from Monday, June 1st through Friday, June 26th from 8:00 a.m. until
noon. Registration forms can be found in the counseling office, on the SFCS website, or on your Infinite Campus home
screen. The registration deadline is March 31st. Classes being offered are: Personal Finance, Speech, Wellness for Life,
World Geography, World History, US Government. Currently, there is a waiting list for Wellness for Life and Personal
Finance.
DRIVER EDUCATION: The cost is $325. The classroom portion runs from Monday, May 18th through Friday, May 22nd
from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Registration forms can be found in the counseling office or on the SFCS website - click here.
The registration deadline is March 31st.
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NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER: Any student wanting to compete at the Division I or Division II level in college athletics
must be cleared academically. The requirements include registering online, having transcripts mailed, and ACT scores sent
directly from ACT to the Eligibility Center. Seniors are encouraged to complete this process as soon as possible. See Mr.
Hagg for details. The website is www.eligibilitycenter.org.
NAIA ELIGIBILITY CENTER: NAIA colleges also require high school athletes to register for academic clearance to
compete at an NAIA college. Go to www.playnaia.org to register.
TEST OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE:
Test Date
June 13
ACT
Register on-line at www.actstudent.org
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Period
(regular fee)
(additional fee required)
May 8
May 9-22
Photo Upload Deadline
June 5
It is recommended that students take the ACT for the first time during the spring of their junior year, preferably in April.
O’Gorman’s School Code is 421-175 and our Test Center Code is 157-640. We are a National ACT testing site.
SAT
Register on-line at www.collegeboard.com/sat
Test Date
Test(s)
May 2
June 6
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT & Subject Tests
Registration
Deadline
(regular fee)
Apr 6
May 22
Late Registration
Deadline (regular fee)
Mail
Phone/Online
Apr 17
Apr 21
May 22
May 27
Deadline for
Changes
Apr 21
May 27
Seniors must take the ACT or the SAT for college admission. It is usually not necessary to take both tests. Juniors and
seniors interested in either of these tests should stop by the counseling office for registration information and deadlines.
Questions can be addressed to the counseling office at 575-3320 or the Board of Regents website at www.sdbor.edu.
AP TESTING: The deadline for registration was Monday, March 23rd. No extra tests were ordered. The schedule for AP
tests this spring is:
Week 1
Morning
7:30 a.m.
Afternoon
11:45 a.m.
Week 2
Tue, May 5
Chemistry
Calculus AB
Afternoon
11:45 a.m.
Wed, May 6
English
Literature and
Composition
Thu, May 7
Computer Science A
Spanish Language
and Culture
Psychology
Mon, May 11
Morning
7:30 a.m.
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Mon, May 4
Biology
Tue, May 12
United States
Government
and Politics
Spanish
Literature
and Culture
Fri, May 8
German
Language and
Culture
United States
History
Physics 1
Physics 2
Wed, May 13
English
Language and
Composition
Thu, May 14
Fri, May 15
World History
Human
Geography
Statistics
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Latin
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During 2013, the O’Gorman High School librarian began taking applications for a new committee. This group of eight would
come to be known as the Library Teen Advisory Committee.
The group was tasked with sharing ideas on improving library programming, planning activities and events, sharing book and
resource ideas, and promoting the library.
In the beginning of the 2014-15 school year, our group grew to 25 students! These students have worked to plan for such
events as Teen Read Week (Oct.), book clubs (Nov.-Apr.), Love Your Library (Feb.), Teen Tech Week (Mar.), and School
Library Month (Apr.). Without the help from the committee, the librarian would not be able to plan for and manage all these
great experiences.
This is what some committee members wrote about their desires to be on the Library Teen Advisory Committee:
Emily K.: “Personally, I love to read, and I’d appreciate the opportunity to help everyone find at least one book that they’ll
enjoy, even if they don’t necessarily like reading.”
Samantha M.: “I want to be on the Teen Advisory Committee because I love to read and tell other people about what I have
read, and I am always looking for a good book.”
Rachael W.: “I want to be a writer, so I should be involved with activities that get me near books. I really like working with
others and running activities/programs.”
Alex A.: “I really enjoy seeing what the library means to and does for students, and I want to take part in helping with that.”
Taylor B.: “I want to be on the Teen Advisory Committee because I think I can bring new ideas and excitement to the
library. Also, I just love to read!”
Isaac H.: “I saw it as an opportunity to become more involved in the library.”
Ramona A.: “I have always been interested in reading, but with school and other activities, I don’t have too much time. This
would be a good chance for me to reconnect with reading while being more involved at school.”
Miranda G.: “I think it would be a great experience to try something new this year. I also enjoy reading immensely and
would like to help give input about different ideas our library could do.”
Cheyenne C.: “I absolutely love books and reading, and I would really like to be a children’s librarian someday. I’ve been a
volunteer at [a Siouxland public library branch] library for…years.”
Follow us @OGHSLibrary! Mary Johnson, OGHS Librarian
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MAY SCHEDULE (Grades 9 – 12)
(Please also review the “Senior Information” page.)
Friday, May 1
NO CLASSES IN SESSION DUE TO O’G TRACK & FIELD INVITE
- Faculty and Staff will report to school.
Monday, May 4
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
11:45 – 3:30 p.m.
College Board’s AP Chemistry Exam
College Board’s AP Psychology Exam
Tuesday, May 5
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
College Board’s AP Calculus AB Exam
Wednesday, May 6
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
11:45 – 3:30 p.m.
College Board’s AP English Lit./Comp. Exam
College Board’s AP Physics 1 Exam
Thursday, May 7
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
11:45 – 3:30 p.m.
College Board’s AP Computer Science A Exam
College Board’s AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam
College Board’s AP Physics 2 Exam
Friday, May 8
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
College Board’s AP German Language & Culture Exam
College Board’s AP U.S. History Exam
Monday, May 11
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
College Board’s AP Biology Exam
Tuesday, May 12
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
11:45 – 3:30 p.m.
11:45 a.m.
College Board’s AP U.S. Government & Politics Exam
College Board’s AP Spanish Literature & Culture
Semester Exams (Periods 1,2,8)
Wednesday, May 13
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
11:45 – 3:30 p.m.
11:45 a.m.
College Board’s AP English Lang./Comp. Exam
Graduation Practice w/Sr. Mtg. & Selective Mass Ministers
College Board’s AP Statistics Exam
Semester Exams (Periods 3,4,5)
Thursday, May 14
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
College Board’s AP World History Exam
Seniors line up in the Rec. Center with gowns/sashes
only - NO CAPS
Senior Awards Mass in the gym (All grades attend)
 Reception for seniors follows
Semester Exams (Periods 6, 7 & Early Bird)
8:15 a.m.
11:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.
College Board’s AP Human Geography Exam
NO SCHOOL/CLASSES NOT IN SESSION – TEACHER WORKDAY
11:00 a.m.
Faculty Mass (Chapel)
11:30 a.m.
Lunch & Special Recognitions
11:45 – 3:30 p.m.
College Board’s AP Latin Exam
Sunday, May 17
6:00 p.m.
Graduation Mass & Commencement @ Elmen Center
SENIOR INFORMATION
GRADUATION REMINDERS: We are asking parents to please assist us with these guidelines.
• Graduates must dress appropriately. Boys must wear dress slacks, socks, and shoes (NO SANDALS OR
ATHLETIC TENNIS SHOES) under graduation gowns. Normal dress code guidelines will apply. Girls will
wear a dress shoe or dress sandal. Girls will not be allowed to bring a purse or other items to their seat.
Appropriate haircuts/styles will also apply. Students will not be allowed to carry cameras and video cameras to
their seat.
• Students may not bring any type of noisemaker or items that can be thrown, squirted, etc. OGHS
requests that family members and friends of graduates also respect the ceremonial guidelines.
• Each graduate will receive 4 tickets for family members to use for seating on the main floor at the
Elmen Center. Ticket holders may choose their seats on a first-come, first serve basis until 5:45 p.m. Keep in
mind that there is plenty of additional seating in the bleacher area which does not require a ticket. Floor Seat
tickets will be given to seniors at the mandatory senior meeting on Wednesday, May 13th at 9:00 a.m. in the
gym.
• The doors at the Elmen Center open at 5:00 p.m. Seniors should report to the upper level of the Elmen
Center by 5:30 p.m.
• Senior All Knighter Registration is from 9:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. at OGHS.
Important Upcoming Events for Seniors:
Saturday, April 18th
8-11 p.m.
Senior Dance @ CJ Callaway’s
 Hors D’oeurves will be served at the dance
 Semi-formal attire is required
(NO jeans, shorts, costumes etc.)
Monday, May 11
8:05 a.m.
Normal Class Schedule
Tuesday, May 12
11:45 a.m.
Semester Exams (Periods 1,2,8)
Wednesday, May 13
9:00 a.m.
Graduation Practice w/Sr. Mtg. & Selective Mass
Ministers Mtg.
Semester Exams (Periods 3,4,5)
11:45 a.m.
Thursday, May 14
8:00 a.m.
8:15 a.m.
11:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15
Sunday, May 17
Seniors line up in the Rec. Center with gowns/sashes
only - NO CAPS
Senior Awards Mass in the gym - reception follows
Semester Exams (Periods 6, 7 & Early Bird)
No Classes / Teacher Work Day
5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:45 p.m.
Doors open at the Elmen Center
Seniors report to upper level
Parents & family members must leave the upper level
Mass & Graduation at the Elmen Center
Senior All-Knighter
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April 2015
Achievement Academy
Achievement Academy is now accepting registration for summer 2015
courses. Achievement Academy offers tutoring, testing and
occupational therapy to families in order to broaden and strengthen
student achievement and success. The summer program includes early
childhood classes, elementary through grade 12 classes, summer camps
… and much more! Visit
www.sfcss.org to register!
Register for Summer STRETCH!
Have the best summer EVER! Summer Stretch
is an exceptional SFCS summer care program
that offers children fun-filled activities
throughout the summer. Each week focuses on
a specific theme and will feature activities that
revolve around that theme. Children will have
the opportunity to participate in optional additional activities, such as
karate, soccer, cooking, tennis, Girls on the Run, and swimming.
Visit www.sfcss.org to register!
O’Gorman High School Awareness Day 2015 April 2, 2015
Keynote Speaker – Tom Henderson, Restoration Generation
What does March Madness, Nicki Minaj, your classmates and success all have in common? Come and find out! Using humor, stories
and his own journey, Tom Henderson, founder of Restoration Generation, who speaks to tens of thousands of students across the
country every year, will share 4 key principles that will not just impact your life, but the lives around you as well.
Following the Keynote all freshmen will go to the Rec Center for their own Breakout sessions. Sophomores will attend a Junior
Achievement session on Business Ethics with their Advisories during the first session.
Breakout sessions include:
Truth4Youth – Three Speakers coming for three different breakout sessions
Three Reasons Your Resume is Already Amazing - Mary Ellen Dirksen
This is a conversation about maintaining a holy perspective in a success-oriented society.
The Real Truth about an Abortion Choice- Barb Frick
Barb is one of millions whose teenage pregnancy became an abortion statistic. Have you ever wondered about the life-long
consequences of abortion? Does a woman ever think about or miss her aborted baby? Do you know that the emotional trauma to
the heart will affect every relationship until the inner conflict of loving, but rejecting your child's life is resolved? Barb's heartfelt
true story of her life will make you laugh, cry, and wonder why.
The Story Behind Distracted Driving – Chris Weber
Do you remember hearing the news about a mom on a bike ride with her two daughters when a pickup hit them last summer? This
is the story told by Chris, the driver of the truck, and how his life has changed as a result of distracted driving.
HOTT Careers in Health Care- Janet Scherschlight
Thinking about a career in health care? This session is for you! You will see a video highlighting several careers. You will also have
time to explore the HOTT website that is a one stop site for all medical careers.
Teens and Suicide: How do I Help a Friend? - Stephanie Moore, Suicide Prevention Coordinator at Helpline Center
Teens struggle with many stressors, and some of your friends may have told you they have thoughts of suicide. This is a scary, and
life threatening situation that you may be unsure of how to help your friend. Come learn about warning signs of suicidal thoughts in
yourself and others, how to intervene when someone is suicidal, and watch a true story about students and a school counselor that
intervened and helped the student choose life.
Human Trafficking Is Modern Day Slavery - Junior League of Sioux Falls
Forced prostitution isn’t something that just happens in big cities or other countries. It’s here, in South Dakota; even in Sioux Falls.
Women, children, and men are being abused and exploited, right here in Sioux Falls. The Junior League of Sioux Falls is working with
stakeholders across the state on Human Trafficking initiatives and is committed to educating our community on this issue.
Nutrition, Exercise and Health Tips FOR FEMALES- Alysa Klein, Avera
You will remember Alysa from our mental health lunch seminar series in March. We are excited to welcome her back for a discussion
that will explore the benefits of a healthy & balanced diet, active lifestyle/exercise, meal & snack ideas, exercise & nutrition’s effects
on mental health and physical health specifically related to females.
Basic Self Defense - Doug Blomker, Minnehaha County
Doug is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and has 22 years of law enforcement experience with the South Dakota Highway
Patrol and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The class will consist of discussion of awareness of one’s surroundings & environment,
strategies to avoid an attack and several basic self-defense techniques with proper application. Sorry guys GIRLS ONLY
SOS: Speaking on Sobriety – Glory House
Come listen to personal stories on the struggle of getting sober.
Drunk Driving Accident Reconstruction – Sioux Falls Police Department and Fire Rescue
What really happens and who is really involved when there is a drunk driving accident? Watch as first responders arrive on the scene
of an accident through the arrest of the driver. This will be outside, so be prepared for weather.
After the Accident
Listen to all sides of the after effects of an accident. A panel involving an attorney who defends, an attorney who prosecutes, a judge
who sentences and a first responder will share with you what is really like after the accident. Questions are welcome during this
panel.
PARENTS MATTER
HAVE THE TALK
COALITION FOR A DRUG-FREE SOUTH DAKOTA
DEAR PARENT,
PRAIRIE VIEW PREVENTION
SERVICES
You’re receiving this letter and brochure for a very important reason.
BALTIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
SINCE 2006, 66 SOUTH DAKOTA TEENS (13-19 YEARS OLD) HAVE BEEN KILLED IN ALCOHOL-RELATED
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES. IN THAT SAME TIME, 887 SOUTH DAKOTA TEENS HAVE BEEN INJURED
IN ALCOHOL-RELATED MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES.
According to the 2013 SD Youth Risk Behavior Survey of 11th & 12th graders:
n 32.2 percent of 11th graders and 43.7 percent of 12th graders had one drink of alcohol
on one or more days.
n 21 percent of 11th graders and 25 percent of 12th graders had 5 or more drinks of
alcohol in a row within a couple of hours (binge drinking).
n
n
CANTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
DELL RAPIDS SCHOOL DISTRICT
GARRETSON SCHOOL
DISTRICT
LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT
SIOUX FALLS CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS
SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIAN
SCHOOLS
SIOUX FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL
DISTRICT
TEA SCHOOL DISTRICT
TAKE A STAND, HAVE THE TALK.
n
BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL
DISTRICT
HARRISBURG SCHOOL
DISTRICT
Eighty percent of teens feel that their parents are the leading influence on their decision about
drinking alcohol. (NIAAA)
n
BERESFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRI-VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Inform your child about the dangers of underage drinking and driving.
Be an example for your child.
Let your expectations be known.
Let them know it is illegal for an adult to provide alcohol to a minor. (SDCL 35-9)
WEST CENTRAL SCHOOL
DISTRICT
LINCOLN COUNTY STATE’S
ATTORNEY OFFICE
MINNEHAHA COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY OFFICE
Please set aside time to talk to your children. It’s important to “Take a Stand” and “Have the Talk”
to stop these preventable tragic deaths and injuries.
IT HAS BEEN PROVEN THAT WHEN YOU TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN, THEY’LL LISTEN.
WE CAN HELP YOU TALK TO YOUR KIDS.
LINCOLN COUNTY
COMMISSION
MINNEHAHA COUNTY
COMMISSION
LINCOLN COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
MINNEHAHA COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SIOUX FALLS POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Visit SafeSouthDakota.com to learn more.
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DAKOTA DRUG AND
ALCOHOL BOARD
Robert R. Wehde
President
Sioux Falls Catholic Schools
REMEMBER, IT’S AGAINST THE
LAW TO HOST AN UNDERAGE
DRINKING PARTY.
SD codified law 35-9-9; 35-9-10; 35-9-12; 35-9-13
SafeSouthDakota.com
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PRAIRIE VIEW PREVENTION SERVICES
SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM
NAME
CHECK ONE: _____ MALE _____FEMALE
1. Blood pressure (sitting)
2. Height
3. Weight
4. Vision 20/
(L) 20/
5. Head
6. Mouth (dentures, braces?)
7. Eyes (contacts?)
8. Chest/lung
9. Heart
a. Heart sounds
b. Murmurs
c. pulse (rad. vs fem.)
d. rhythm
10. Abdomen
a. liver or spleen
b. masses
11. Genitalia (males only)
a. hernias
b. testes
12. Orthopedic
a. cervical spine
b. shoulder shrug
c. deltoid
d. arms/elbow
e. hands
f. hips
g. knees
h. ankles
i. Scoliosis
/
GRADE
Date Exam Expires:
Check Appropriate Physical Exam Term:
Annual
Biennial
Triennial
DATE OF BIRTH
(2015-16 School Year)
Repeat in 5 minutes, if elevated
Normal
Abnormal
__________
__________
__________
__________
__________
/
.
COMMENTS
(R)
___________
___________
__________
___________
__________
SPORTS PARTICIPATION RECOMMENDED FOR:
______ Cleared for ALL (collision, contact/endurance sports, and other sports)
______ Cleared only for contact/endurance sports and other sports
______ Cleared only for other sports
Definition: [Collision=Football and Wrestling]; [Contact/Endurance Sports=Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Soccer,
Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance]; [Other Sports=Golf]
______ Cleared for ALL, but with recommendations for further evaluation or treatment for ____________________
______ Above clearance to be granted only after ______________________________________________________
______ Clearance cannot be given at this time because_______________________________________________
NAME OF EXAMINER (PRINT) __________________________________
DATE
, 20________
SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER ___________________________________________________________
NOTE: The following licensed medical personnel are qualified to perform the examination and certify the health of the student athlete: Doctor of
Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Chiropractic, licensed Physician Assistant and licensed Nurse Practitioner.
Revised 07-15
PHYS – 1C
■■ Preparticipation Physical Evaluation HISTORY FORM
(Note: This form is to be filled out by the patient and parent prior to seeing the physician. The physician should keep this form in the chart.)
Date of Exam ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name _ __________________________________________________________________________________ Date of birth ___________________________
Sex ________ Age _ __________ Grade ______________ School ______________________________ Sport(s) ___________________________________
Medicines and Allergies: Please list all of the prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements (herbal and nutritional) that you are currently taking
Do you have any allergies?  Medicines
 Yes  No If yes, please identify specific allergy below.
 Pollens  Food
 Stinging Insects
Explain “Yes” answers below. Circle questions you don’t know the answers to.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
Yes
No
MEDICAL QUESTIONS
1. Has a doctor ever denied or restricted your participation in sports for
any reason?
26. Do you cough, wheeze, or have difficulty breathing during or
after exercise?
2. Do you have any ongoing medical conditions? If so, please identify
below:  Asthma  Anemia  Diabetes  Infections
Other: ________________________________________________
27. Have you ever used an inhaler or taken asthma medicine?
29. Were you born without or are you missing a kidney, an eye, a testicle
(males), your spleen, or any other organ?
4. Have you ever had surgery?
30. Do you have groin pain or a painful bulge or hernia in the groin area?
Yes
No
31. Have you had infectious mononucleosis (mono) within the last month?
5. Have you ever passed out or nearly passed out DURING or
AFTER exercise?
32. Do you have any rashes, pressure sores, or other skin problems?
6. Have you ever had discomfort, pain, tightness, or pressure in your
chest during exercise?
34. Have you ever had a head injury or concussion?
33. Have you had a herpes or MRSA skin infection?
35. Have you ever had a hit or blow to the head that caused confusion,
prolonged headache, or memory problems?
7. Does your heart ever race or skip beats (irregular beats) during exercise?
8. Has a doctor ever told you that you have any heart problems? If so,
check all that apply:
 High blood pressure
 A heart murmur
 High cholesterol
 A heart infection
 Kawasaki disease
Other:______________________
36. Do you have a history of seizure disorder?
37. Do you have headaches with exercise?
38. Have you ever had numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or
legs after being hit or falling?
39. Have you ever been unable to move your arms or legs after being hit
or falling?
9. Has a doctor ever ordered a test for your heart? (For example, ECG/EKG,
echocardiogram)
10. Do you get lightheaded or feel more short of breath than expected
during exercise?
40. Have you ever become ill while exercising in the heat?
11. Have you ever had an unexplained seizure?
42. Do you or someone in your family have sickle cell trait or disease?
12. Do you get more tired or short of breath more quickly than your friends
during exercise?
43. Have you had any problems with your eyes or vision?
HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY
41. Do you get frequent muscle cramps when exercising?
Yes
No
13. Has any family member or relative died of heart problems or had an
unexpected or unexplained sudden death before age 50 (including
drowning, unexplained car accident, or sudden infant death syndrome)?
48. Are you trying to or has anyone recommended that you gain or
lose weight?
49. Are you on a special diet or do you avoid certain types of foods?
50. Have you ever had an eating disorder?
51. Do you have any concerns that you would like to discuss with a doctor?
FEMALES ONLY
16. Has anyone in your family had unexplained fainting, unexplained
seizures, or near drowning?
18. Have you ever had any broken or fractured bones or dislocated joints?
45. Do you wear glasses or contact lenses?
47. Do you worry about your weight?
15. Does anyone in your family have a heart problem, pacemaker, or
implanted defibrillator?
BONE AND JOINT QUESTIONS
44. Have you had any eye injuries?
46. Do you wear protective eyewear, such as goggles or a face shield?
14. Does anyone in your family have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Marfan
syndrome, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, long QT
syndrome, short QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, or catecholaminergic
polymorphic ventricular tachycardia?
17. Have you ever had an injury to a bone, muscle, ligament, or tendon
that caused you to miss a practice or a game?
No
28. Is there anyone in your family who has asthma?
3. Have you ever spent the night in the hospital?
HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU
Yes
52. Have you ever had a menstrual period?
Yes
No
53. How old were you when you had your first menstrual period?
54. How many periods have you had in the last 12 months?
Explain “yes” answers here
19. Have you ever had an injury that required x-rays, MRI, CT scan,
­injections, therapy, a brace, a cast, or crutches?
20. Have you ever had a stress fracture?
21. Have you ever been told that you have or have you had an x-ray for neck
instability or atlantoaxial instability? (Down syndrome or dwarfism)
22. Do you regularly use a brace, orthotics, or other assistive device?
23. Do you have a bone, muscle, or joint injury that bothers you?
24. Do any of your joints become painful, swollen, feel warm, or look red?
25. Do you have any history of juvenile arthritis or connective tissue disease?
I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are complete and correct.
Signature of athlete ___________________________________________ Signature of parent/guardian_ ____________________________________________________________ Date______________________
©2010 American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic
Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine. Permission is granted to reprint for noncommercial, educational purposes with acknowledgment.
HE0503
Revised 07-15
9-2681/0410
PHYS – 1B
SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL PARENT OR GUARDIAN PERMIT
I hereby give my consent for
GRADE
Name (Please Print)
2015-16 School Year
who was born at
City, Town, County, State
on
to compete in SDHSAA approved athletics for _________________________________ High School
Date of Birth
during the 2015-2016 school year.
I/We give our permission for our son/daughter to participate in organized high school athletics, realizing that such activity
involves the potential for injury which is inherent in all sports.
Date ___________________, 20
Signed
Parent or Legal Guardian
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY AND MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE SCHOOL.
INITIAL PRE-PARTICIPATION HISTORY
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR
HEALTH HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE
Revised 07-15
PHYS – 1B