On Thursday, July 15th, nearly 100 young men attended the Dean Wells Free Football Camp at Holy Cross High School.  Dean is a 1988 graduate of Holy Cross High School.  He attended the University of Kentucky where he was selected Captain of the Football Team as a seniorand set school records for sacks.  Perhaps more importantly, he was the second player in UK football history to become a 4-time member of the SEC All Academic Team.  Dean went on to enjoy 9 great seasons in the NFL where he totaled more than 500 tackles as a Line-backer for the Seattl Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers.  Holy Cross was proud to partner with Dean and host this first class camp!  Thanks to ALL of our coaches, current H.C. players, other volunteers and, of course, the participants for being part of this free camp! Click article title for photographs.

On Friday and Saturday, June 25 & 26, Holy Cross High School held its 2nd annual "Summer Picnic".  Since bad weather seemed to plague the "Mayfest", Holy Cross took advantage of a summer weekend date that opened up due to the merger of several local church picnics in the area.  This is the second year with the summer date, and all indications are that this will become the permanent date.  Thanks to all of the families, neighbors, friends, and alums who joined us for some summer fun!  Click on article title for pictures.

Kimberly Mingus, the daughter of Bruce Mingus (BD'82) and Karen Shaw (AM'82), was featured in the new "Q-up" section of the Courier Journal on June 29.  Kimmy is an 11th grader at Holy Cross High School.  She is a member of the lady cougar basketball team and also plays soccer.  Click on article title to read entire interview.

On Saturday, June 26, the Angela Merici Class of 1965 held their 45 year reunion at Churchill Downs.  Over 70 ladies enjoyed a day of re-acquainting, reminiscing, and RACING!  The members of the reunion committee chipped in and had a race sponsored that day.  The 5th Race was called the Angela Merici Class of 65 Classic.  The committee members were able to go to the winners circle and present the trophy.  On a day like this--everyone goes home a winner!!  Congratulations on celebrating 45 years--what a milesestone! Click article title to view pictures.

Bishop David 1973 grad and former Holy Cross faculty member, Marty Napper, was named as the 2010 Mercy Academy Educator of the Year.  Mercy presents this award each year to an individual who has been a leader in Catholic education in Jefferson County, an innovative person, a scholar in their own right and one who cares deeply for young people. Congratulations to Marty for receiving this honor.  For more on this story, please click article title.

Congratulations to Holy Cross 2007 Graduate, Brad Vance, and the rest of his University of Southern Indiana Baseball team on their 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship title.  Brad was named Most Valuable Player in the Division II Baseball Midwest Regional Tournament and was also named to the National All Tournament Team during the NCAA Division II World Series. Brad plays second base for Southern Indiana University in Evansville.  Click on article title to view details about Brad's accomplishments.

On the first Saturday in May, two Holy Cross Alums looked on as their horse ran in the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby!  1989 Grad Keith Myrick and 1988 Grad Jeff Wathen were two of 24 owners of Noble's Promise who finished an impressive 5th place in the Kentucky Derby!  Click on article title to read more. 

In the Spring 2010 edition of Kentucky Bride Magazine, you can find a beautiful table setting designed by Holy Cross 2005 graduate Alex Hunnicut and his company, Fleur De Lis Events & Design, LLC.  Congratulations to Alex for having his business featured in this article.  Click on article title to view magazine spread and to read more about Alex's Events and Design business.

AM 1973 Alum, Kathy Mathison Neuner, has been asked to be a candidate for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Woman of the Year.  Each year, in communities across the country, dynamic, passionate candidates engage in a spirited competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Man & Woman of the Year" titles by raising funds for blood cancer survivors.  Candidates are goal-oriented and compassionate.  Their relentless efforts are focused on making life better for hundreds of thousands of patients battling blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.  Kathy certainly fits this criteria and is honored to be a candidate.  Click article title to read more about Kathy and the Man & Woman of the Year competition.

Congratulations to Debbie Linnig Michals, a 1973 graduate of Angela Merici, for being named special projects investigator at the Jefferson County Property Valuation Administration.  After graduating from high school, Debbie earned her Bachelor's of Science Degree from Western Kentucky University.  She was previously the Executive Director of OSHA Review Commission; director of communications, Jefferson Circuit Court Clerks Office.  Good Luck with this new endeavor!

Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, a 2006 graduate of Holy Cross, arrived in Australia in February 2010 to embark on a new adventure.  Eric will be playing a season of Australian Rules Football in Western Australia.  Click article title to view the entire story found on wafootball.com.au.  Good Luck Eric!!!

The February 19, 2010 Business First Magazine featured this wonderful article about Angela Merici 1962 Grad, Margaret Clark Browning.  We would like to congratulate Margaret on her success!!  If anyone is in the neighborhood, stop in and visit Margaret's Consignment store on Frankfort Avenue. Click article title for complete Business First story.

Congratulations to Bishop David 1971 Graduate Bob Haire for being the winner of the February 24, 2010 WHAS-TV e.ON U.S. Excel Award for his enthusiasm and dedication as a U.S. History teacher at Fern Creek High School.  Click article title to view entire story.

Congratulations to Paul Fultz, a 1987 graduate of Holy Cross High School.  Global accounting and tax giant KPMG LLP has named Paul, a veteran executive, to lead its local operation.  Paul received his bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Louisville and has spent his entire career in KPMG's Louisville Office. Those faculty members who knew Paul during his high school years at Holy Cross are not surprised by his success.  Paul is married to Jennifer Peterson, who is also a 1987 Holy Cross graduate.  Click on the article title to view the entire story published in Business First on February 5, 2010.

On Saturday, January 16th a reception was held at Holy Cross High School to honor six members of the Angela Merici, Bishop David and Holy Cross Community who were inducted into the Holy Cross High School Hall of Fame.  These inductees were chosen for their outstanding accomplishments and overwhelming support of Holy Cross.  The evening included a reception and dinner followed by the Induction Ceremony presented by Brad Knoop HC'90, Media Projects Manager, University of Louisville.  Congratulations and many thanks to the following Hall of Fame Inductees:  Anne Howard, Glenn O'Bryan BD'73, Bud Gagel, Dot Wolfe, Br. Carroll Posey, CSC, and Sharon Zoeller Dueffert AM'71.  (CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS) 

On Saturday, August 8, five teams competed for bragging rights as the "2009 Alumni Softball Tournament Champion".  Games began bright and early in the morning--and so did the partying!!  It was a beautiful, but hot, Saturday as Alums of all ages picked up their bats and put on their gloves and enjoyed some good old fashioned softball!  Congratulations to the winning team and THANKS to all who participated!!  Start putting your team together for next year!  (Click Article Title for List of Winning Team Members and PHOTOS)