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Congratulations to our Boys' Basketball Team for earning the No. 1 seed in the Blue Division of the South Suburban Catholic League!
This past week the boys' basketball team won their home game against St. Andrew of Romeoville, securing their first place standing in their division. Next Saturday, March 2nd, they will play in the semi-final game of conference tournament. Good Luck Knights!
Here are some photos from the last home game which also recognized our 8th Grade students and their parents. Click HERE to view more pictures on our school Facebook page.
Each year during Catholic Schools Week, we hold a Catechism Contest where students have the
opportunity to show off their love and knowledge of our Catholic faith. Prior to the contest, students participated in class competitions. The top 2 students from each class were formally
recognized at the school Catechism Contest.
All students participated in the school Catechism Contest on Monday, January
28th. This special event, which helps to celebrate Catholic Schools Week,
is a wonderful opportunity for all students to share their knowledge of the
faith in a fun, team competition atmosphere.
Lower School Catechism Class Winners
Middle School Catechism Class Winners
1st Place Team Competition Winners
Students Raise $1000 for Vocations
Inspired by Vocations Awareness Week and as a part of Catholic Schools Week, our students held a special campaign to raise funds for local seminarians: Cents for Seminarians. Students brought in pennies to fill their class jar... but they could also bring in nickles, dimes, quarters and dollars that if added to another class jar would actually subtract that amount from that jar. This made for a very interesting and competitive campaign. Special thanks to the 3rd-4th grade class for hosting the campaign and counting the money collected.
The overall total that was collected was $1000 which allowed us to provide 2 scholarships - one to a Legionary brother who once served Everest and is now studying in Rome and another to a local seminarian studying at Mundelein with the Archdiocese of Chicago.
MONDAY
Principal for a Day
The Principal for the Day has the special privilege of leading the school in prayers, visiting each classroom, passing out treats, inviting her closest friends to her office and for a special lunch, not to mention receiving gifts and giving away homework passes!
Student-Teacher/Staff Kickball Game
It was a hard fought game... all the way to the final inning when the score was tied 9-9. But the faculty-staff team prevailed in this annual competition between students and teachers/staff when Mr. O'Keefe scored the winning run with a home run kick!
TUESDAY
NET Retreat
Our seventh and eighth grade students participated in a retreat at St. Gerard Catholic School. Joining other Catholic middle schools from the archdiocese, students had a great time meeting other students as well as deepening their faith. The retreat was led by NET Ministry volunteers. National Evangelization Teams (NET) consists of young adults ages 18-26 who volunteer for a year to travel and direct retreats for young people. NET Ministries challenges young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. Their example and enthusiasm was an inspiring example for our middle school students.
WEDNESDAY
Teacher Appreciation Day
This was a special day for honoring our faculty and staff. At a school assembly, students presented their homemade cards and a WE LOVE OUR TEACHERS cheer. This was followed by a special mass offered for our faculty and staff and a grand luncheon at Orange 13. A special thank you to our students, families and parents' association for their show of gratitude.
THURSDAY
Jersey Day
Lower School students showed their spirit for their favorite sports team.
Science Fair
After many weeks of hard work and preparation, our Middle School students had the opportunity to show off their science fair projects. The team of scientists, doctors, teachers and engineers who came out to judge their work were quite impressed with our students' work. Thank you to our Middle Science Teacher for preparing them well, to our parents for their support, and to the judges for their time and expertise.
FRIDAY
Science Fair Awards Ceremony
Parents and teachers were proud as their students were recognized for their excellent work and effort. First, second, third and fourth place winners from each grade were awarded medals and certificates. Congratulations to all of our middle school students and good luck to the students who will be presenting in the regional science fair competition next month.
Catechism Contest
In this annual Catholic Schools Week event, students compete in teams to answer questions about the Catholic faith, prayer, and spirituality.
Family Fun Jumpy Night
Each year, our families look forward to this special event that features inflatable bounce houses and obstacle courses. It was the perfect event to wrap up Catholic Schools Week with our community. Special thanks to Party Hoppers of Plainfield and Rentals Unlimited of Bolingbrook for providing the entertainment and to the Parents' Association for providing the food and concessions.
Dear Everest Families and Friends,
I’m happy to announce that we’ve begun our Lenten Food
Drive. Let’s mediate on the epistle of St. James:
“If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm, and eat well,” but you do not give them the necessities of the body, what good is it?”
The Church reminds us that feeding the hungry is a corporal
work of mercy and during this season of Lent we all have the opportunity to
participate through the Food Drive. Thank you for all your dedication and
support.
Blessings!
in Christ,
Br. Brett Taira, LC
in Christ,
Br. Brett Taira, LC
Please pass on this invitation to check out our school
Please join us for our annual
Lenten Family Fun Night
RSVP by March 4th
TONIGHT Thursday, Feb 21
Home Boys' Basketball Game
Our Knights are 10-1!
Come cheer them on to victory!
Everest vs. St. Andrew
Help us fill the gym and students receive a Casual Dress Day!
A Knight
of the Altar at Everest Academy has the privilege of serving during Mass and
other liturgical celebrations. There are four ranks which may be
attained: Herald, Page, Squire, and Knight.
- Heralds practice the basics of altar serving, learning the names of all the liturgical articles used in the Mass as well as gaining confidence in serving during Mass. Heralds are always accompanied by high ranking members during liturgical celebrations to help and guide them.
- Pages can be expected to know my heart how to serve Mass, and have experience and confidence in liturgical celebrations. Those who have attained the rank of Page or above have the privilege of wearing a cassock and surplice during liturgical celebrations.
- Squires are expected to be able to serve at Benediction in addition to Mass, as well as to be able to train Pages and Heralds
- Knights are the highest ranking members. They are experienced in serving and in training others both in word and example. Knights have a deep knowledge of the liturgy and can properly set the Missal and Lectionary for the day’s celebration.
In addition to their service to the liturgy, all members of
the Knights of the Altar distinguish themselves through virtuous behavior.
On February 8, we welcomed several new Heralds from 3rd grade, as well as
a few Pages. Additionally, there were several members who advanced to
the rank of Squire. These new members and those advancing in rank were presented to
the Everest community during the Knighting Ceremony held at the All-School Mass. Congratulations to these boys who have been studying and training very hard for this honor!
Everest Academy Annual Science Fair 2013
On the last day of January the Middle School students
participated in our school Science Fair. They presented projects on such
diverse topics as microbiology, projectile motion, the speed of human senses,
building a better solar panel, the bounce of a basketball, and the electrical
potential of common vegetables. Our students were proud to present their
hard work to our panel of judges. Most projects had begun back in
November, others even earlier. The confidence, poise, and their grasp of
the scientific principles behind their projects astounded the judges. One
was so impressed that he asked for a tour and information for possibly sending
his own son to Everest. Thank you, middle school students and parents for
your support and all your hard work!
Congratulations to our Science Fair Winners:
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
Visit our school's Facebook page to view more pictures
Thank you to Mr. Jon Predny, our Middle School Science and Math Teacher, and special thanks to our Science Fair Judges!
- Mary Stringham, a retired Everest teacher of math and science who was previously responsible for organizing our Science Fairs. Thank you for all your hard work!
- Mary Beth Sutkowski, a doctor or geriatric medicine and a judge of previous Everest Science Fairs. Welcome back Mrs. Sutkowski!
- Diadra Viz, who has a Masters of Science in Chemistry, has taught college mathematics and High School science. She has also done research at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
- Robert Predny, uncle of our own Mr. Predny. He is a retired chemist for Sherwin-Williams and a graduate of the University of Florida with a Ph D. in Quantum Mechanics.
- Ken Kranjiak, a graduate from Benet Academy and friend of Mr. Predny. He is an Administrator working with the Material Science Division of Argonne National Laboratories.
- Andy Yun , a graduate from Benet Academy and classmate of Mr. Predny. He is a computer science graduate of Marquette University Wisconsin with 15 years experience in his industry. At one time he was Mr. Predny’s lab partner in Physics.
- Thomas Predny, father of Mr. Predny. He worked in the sales and support of heavy industry and machinery. As part of his work he went to City of Chicago science fairs at the Museum of Science and Industry, and awarded scholarship money for experiments of interest to his company.
- Fr. Matthew Kaderabek, LC, our school chaplain, who joined us again as a judge as he traditionally has, bringing with him his invaluable experience as an engineer.
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