It wouldn't be a Holy Cross Newsletter without mentioning Holy Cross Junior, Jacob Thomson, who continues to excel in the running world across Kentucky and the U.S.  Jacob, the son of Tammy White Thomson HC'86, represented Holy Cross on April 7th at the Arcadia Invitational in California where only the most elite high school runners in the country were invited.  Jacob finished the 3200 meter race in 15th place with a time of 8:58.  This makes Jacob only the 2nd high schooler in Kentucky history to hit the under 9 minute mark!  Since then, Jacob finished 1st in the Miracle Mile held at St. Xavier with a time of 4:13 and also had 1st place finishes at the Regional track meet in the 800, 1600 and 3200 meters which qualifies him for all three events at the State Meet on May 17th.  CLICK HERE to read more about the accomplishments of this outstanding young man!

Another Holy Cross student has also made himself known around the country for his speed....behind the wheel!  Holy Cross Freshman, Ben Rhodes, the son of Anglea Merici 1984 Alum, Lori Lamkin Rhodes, has been racing for nearly 8 years...and he doesn't even have his driver's permit!  Fifteen year old, Ben, raced for the Young Lions Division Legend Cars throughout 2011 where he earned 43 victories.....more than any of the 1,200 Legends Car drivers in the country.  In 2012, Ben has been racing for Marcos Ambrose Motorsport in the #9 Stanley Ford Fusion car.  On April 27th, Ben finished in  6th Place in the Denny Hamlin Short Track Shootout to benefit cystic fibrosis. He raced against the likes of Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, and Michael Waltrip. (CLICK HERE to read more about Ben's Accomplishments).  Both Jacob and Ben are great racers, but even more amazing young men!  They continually make us proud to call them Holy Cross Cougars...both on and off the racing track!

On Tuesday, May 1st, Holy Cross High School and DeSales High School joined the Holy Rosary Alumnae Association in hosting the 27th annual Ramble for the Roses at Iroquois Park.  The Ramble for the Roses features a 5K walk/run through the park, along with a mini-fest and cook-out.  This year the addition of live music made the event even more exciting!  Despite the gloomy weather forecast, thousands of people came out to enjoy the festivities and show their support to Holy Cross and DeSales High Schools!  The weather was perfect...and the crowd was terrific!  Thanks to all of our parents, students, coaches and alums for making this event such a huge success!  (Click article title to view photos).

Congratulations to Olivia Moore, a 2010 graduate of Holy Cross, for being named to the 2012 NAIA Divison II Women's Basketball All-American Team on Tuesday. Moore averaged 18 points per game, 8 rebounds per game, and almost 2 blocks per game.  She did all of this while shooting 56% from the floor. Moore was also named KIAC player of the week five times this season. 

Once again this year, a Holy Cross graduate was honored at the very prestigious "Salute to Catholic School Alumni" which was held on March 14th, 2012 in front of a record crowd of over 2,000.  Congratulations to Scott Wiegandt, Holy Cross 1985,  for being selected as one of the seven honorees for 2012. This event rasied $450,000 to go toward tutuion assitance and grants to ensure that families in need are able to receive a Catholic education.   (Click on title for Complete Article).

Congraulations to Holy Cross 2007 Graduate, Brad Vance, who was highlighted in the Courier Journal on Wednesday, January 18. "University of Southern Indiana senior shortstop Brad Vance, a Holy Cross High School graduate, was named an NCAA Division II Preseason All-American by Collegiate Baseball. Vance, a three-year starter for the Screaming Eagles, had a career-high .314 batting average with a team-high 54 RBIs, 44 runs and 20 doubles in 2011." Way to go Brad, and good luck during this upcoming season! 

On Saturday, December 3, 2011 the Angela Merici and Bishop David Classes of 1981 had an informal get-together in the Holy Cross Cafeteria to celebrate their 30th year class reunion.  Getting together with old friends was a wonderful way to start off the Holiday Season!!  Click article title to view photos.

On Saturday, November 5th, the Holy Cross Boy's Basketball Team held the first ever Men's Alumni Basketball Tournament.  Each team was allowed one player that was not an Alum of Bishop David or Holy Cross.  Four teams participated in this event, with hopes that it will grow in the years to come.  Everyone had a great time......despite a few aches and pains!!  Thanks to all those who were part of this event.  Click article title to view photos.

On Friday, November 4th, Alumni were invited to join us at Holy Cross High School for O'Bryan's fish in the cafeteria, followed by the 1st round of playoffs for the Cougar Football team at Alumni Field and finishing the evening with a social gathering in the Holy Cross caferia.  It was great to see our Alumni enjoying the football game as the Cougars defeated Fulton City 65-14.  Thanks to all those who joined us for this fun evening. Click article title to view pictures.

On Saturday, October 22nd, the Holy Cross Class of 1986 celebrated their 25th Year Reunion in the Holy Cross cafeteria.  About 60 people enjoyed an evening of talking, laughing, and reminiscing.  Thanks to Kelli Wolfe Watkins, Rick Hillerich and Gina Williams Seidl for their help in organizing this get-together!  Click article title to view photos.

Thanks to all those who supported the 2011 Monte Carlo Night.  The evening was a huge success!  Over 400 alums, parents, and friends of Holy Cross attended the evening which included dinner, drinks, gambling and a chance on $8,000.  Congratulations to the following Alums, Donnie Basham BD'78, Bryan Daub BD'84, Tim Stoltz BD'75 and Karen Frederick Cecil AM'80 who along with 4 other parents/friends of Holy Cross agreed to split the $8,000 to receive $1,000 a piece!!  The event raised over $21,000 for the Holy Cross Athletic Program.  A special thanks to Connie Walsh Strange AM'80 and her "crew" for all of their hard work in catering the dinner at the event.What a wonderful (and delicious) contribution!!

On Friday, September 30th, the Angela Merici Class of 1971 celebrated their 40th Year Class Reunion at South Park Country Club in Fairdale.  Over 50 members of the AM Class of '71 attended the "girls only" evening where there was a lot of catching up to do!  Thanks so much to the committee for organizing such a wonderful reunion!  The faculty, staff, and students of Holy Cross would like to say a special thank you to the Angela Merici Class of 1971 for donating the $500 remaining from their reunion to the Holy Cross Annual Fund!  Your support is so greatly appreciated!!  What a fabulous group of women!  Click article title to view photos from the reunion.

Congratulations to Holy Cross 2001 graduate, Eric Weihe, for being selected as one of about 50 young professionals who were named to the 2012 Ignite Louisville Class.  Ignite Louisville is a 7-month program that provides unmatched training and exposure for emerging young business leaders in our community.  It is the only program of its kind in our community and is among only a handful in the nation.  The program offers the inspiration and opportunity for these young professionals to build better organizations and a better Louisville.  It is both an honor and a privilege to be selected to this prestigous group and we are proud of Eric for this accomplishment.  Eric graduated from Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky School of Law.  He is currently employed as an attorney at Stoll Keenon Ogden, PLLC. Eric is the son of Gary Weihe (BD'78) and Barbara Oechsli (AM'79). 

Thanks to Holy Cross Cross Country Coach Mr. Richard Reynolds and the entire Cross Country team for all of their hard work in hosting the Annual Holy Cross Catholic Grade School Cross Country Invitational.  Over 500 runners from local Catholic grade schools participated in this event that was held on August 31st..  It was great to see so many of our Alums back on the Holy Cross campus to watch their grade schoolers compete!!  Click article title to view pictures.

The Holy Cross Class of 2001 celebrated their 10 year class reunion on Saturday, August 27th at the Sports and Social Club at 4th Street Live (formerly the Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes).  It was a wonderful atomosphere to get together with old friends for food, music and fun!!  Thanks so much to the members of the committee for all of their hard work in putting this reunion together...a GREAT time was had by all!!

On Saturday, August 27th the Holy Cross  Class of 1991 got together at 300 Spring in Jeffersonville to celebrate their 20 Year Class Reunion!!  The evening included food, cocktails, dancing and lots of talking, laughing and reminiscing!  Everyone who attended had a wonderful time!  Thanks so much to the reunion committe for all of their hard work in organizing this event! Click on Article title to view Photos.

Nearly 60 members of the Bishop David Class of 1971 got together on Friday, August 12th at Holy Cross High School to celebrate their 40th year class reunion!  The men enjoyed a slide show of pictures from their High School years, some delicious food done on the grill, music from their era playing in the background, and most importantly, talking, laughing and reminiscing with old friends!!!  The group also got together on Saturday, August 13 at a Louisville Bats game!  Thanks to the committee for all of their hard work in planning and organizing this reunion, and to all those who attended!!  Click on Article Title to View Photos.

Congratulations to the winners of the 6th Annual Alumni Softball Tournament held on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Holy Cross High School.  Winning team members were:  Kristen DeWilde (HC'05), Katie Heim (HC'05), Meagan Davis (HC'08), Nick McNeil (HC'08), Eric Titus (HC'05), Aaron Troutman (HC'05), Jake Nail (HC'05), Michael Porter (HC'09), Michael DeWilde (HC'09), Jeff Miller (HC'09), Adam Troutman (HC'08), Justin Eberenz (HC'08).  6 teams participated in the all day tournament which was a fundraiser for the Holy Cross Boys' Basketball Team.  Thanks to all those who participated and to all those who just came to watch the festivities!  The Alumni Softball Tournament is always a huge success!!  We would love to see more teams participate, so start getting your team together for next year!! CLICK ARTICLE TITLE TO VIEW PHOTOS.

On Thursday, July 21st, over 130 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, Dean's family, other volunteers and, of course, the participants for being part of this free camp! Click article title for photographs.

On Saturday, June 25th, Holy Cross High School held its annual Summer picnic in the beautiful shaded courtyard behind the school.  It was a wonderful place to bring the whole family with something to do for everyone!  The evening included game booths, prizes, a gambling tent, bouncies and a delicious chicken dinner.  Thanks to all the families, neighbors, friends and alums who joined us for some summer fun!  Click article title to view photos.

Better late than never!!  On Friday, April 29, 2011 the Angela Merici Class of 1980 celebrated their 30th year reunion!  Around 35 members of the class of 1980 got together at the Mellwood Arts Center for some food, fun and lots of laughter!!  Thanks to those who helped get the reunion together!  (Click article title to view photos from the reunion).

On April 22, Business First published an article featuring the success of Metromedical Solutions LLC. Its rapid growth this year has lead to the opening of a second office and the addition of several new employees.  The medical billing firm was started in 2003 by company president, January Taylor HC'95 and Jessica Shanahan HC'98.  Congratulations on the growing success of their business!!  Click title to view entire Business First Article.

When 1,500 or so people gather March 23 at the 21st annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni, they will be doing more than simply honoring the success of Catholic school graduates.They’ll be helping the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) toward its goal of making a Catholic education available to as many families as possible.  Congratulations to Holy Cross 1988 graduate, Dean Wells, who will be one of the honorees at this event.  (Click on title for Complete Article).

Congratulations to 1994 Graduate, Michael Bewley, who was featured in the Dayton Daily News on November 30th for his accomplishments as the Strenth Coach for the University of Dayton Flyers basketball program.  Michael got his undergrad at Eastern Kentucky University in 1998 and Masters Degree from the University of Nevada-Reno.  Michael is the son of Christine Zoeller (AM'71) and Lyn Bewley (BD'71).  This is Michaels 6th season with the Flyers.  He is a certified sports nutritionist as well as a weight-lifting guru which combines to make some extremely physically conditioned athletes!  Keep up the good work Michael!!  Click title to read entire article.

On Friday, November 26, 2010 a group of Bishop David 1970 graduates got-together to celebrate their 40th Reunion.  The class did not want this milestone year to pass them by, so they put something together for those who could make it on the day after Thanksgiving.  About 25 class members attended and had a wonderful time!!  They are looking foward to their 45th year reunion!!

The Holy Cross Class of 1990 got together at Molly Malones in St. Matthews on November 24th, 2010 to celebrate their 20 Year Reunion!  Over 40 graduates were there, along with some spouses, significant others and guests.  They had a great time hanging out, talking, laughing and catching up.  Everyone looked fantastic!  They all agreed not to wait so long between get togethers.

Congratulations to Holy Cross 1999 Alum David Yates for being elected to the Louisville Metro Council on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.  David won a tight race in the 25th District by the narrow margine of 246 votes!  David received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Degree from the University of Louisville and then went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree from Northern Kentucky University.  David has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jill (Raley) Yates, since 2004 and they have two daughters, Ava (4) and Grace (1).  David recently opened his own law firm where he focuses his practice on general litigation services.

On Sunday, October 24th the Angela Merici Class of 1970 celebrated their 40th year class reunion at K.T.'s Restaurant on Lexington Road.  Over 50 ladies spent the afternoon talking, laughing and reminiscing, as well as, enjoying a delicious buffett.  They can't wait until their 45th!!!  Thanks to all those who helped plan this reunion, especially Linda Harris Miller and Debbie Elmore Mudd.  CLICK ARTICLE TITLE TO VIEW PHOTOS.

On Friday, October 1st several members of the Holy Cross Class of 1985 got an early start on the weekend festivities by attending the Cougar Football game.  The Alums enjoyed another Cougar victory (now 7-0) while catching up with old friends.  On Saturday, over 130 people (including Alums and their guests) got together in the Holy Cross cafeteria for food, fun and dancing.  There were around 80 members of the class of 1985 in attendance which says a lot for the connection that this class shares!  We are very proud of our FIRST graduating class and appreciate the part they have played in the success of Holy Cross over the past 25 years!!  Click article title for photos of the reunion.

On Friday, September 10th, the Cougar Football team (wearing black jerseys in honor of the Bishop David teams that played before them) defeated DeSales in front of over 3,000 fans including hundreds of Angela Merici, Bishop David and Holy Cross Alums!  After the game, parents, friends, coaches and Alumni continued the celebration at a "social gathering" held in the cafeteria.  It was a wonderful opportunity to spend some time with friends!  Thanks to all those who attended--it was GREAT to see so many of you there!!  We hope to see you at the next home football game on October 1st!  Click article title to view PHOTOS.

 
On Saturday, September 11, the Holy Cross Class of 2005 celebrated their 5 Year Reunion in the Holy Cross cafeteria.  Over 50 people enjoyed an evening of good food, good music and great friends! Some classmates also attended Alumni Night at the Holy Cross vs. DeSales football game on Friday evening.  We are happy to see that the Class of 2005 took the time to put something together to celebrate this first big milestone! 

An Aritcle featuring Holy Cross 2006 graduate, Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, was published on the front of the C.J. Sports Section on Thursday, September 9.  Eric is currently playing Australian Rules Football for the Dumbleyung/Kukerin this season.  He lives in Kukerin, about a three-hour drive from Perth, the seaside capital of Western Australia.    Congratulations to "Sleepy" for his success during this Australian adventure.  (Click article title to read the entire C.J. Article).

Congratulations to the winners of the 5th Annual Alumni Softball Tournament held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Holy Cross High School.  Winning team members were:  Amy Liford Decker HC'02, Allison Epley HC'04, Adam Engler HC'06, Jason Epley and Jeremy Savage both HC'98, and from the HC Class of 2000, Jeff Epley, Travis Metzger, Curt Williams, Justin Brown, Jeremy Holland and Ryan Schuler.  Eight teams participated in the all day tournament which was a fundraiser for the Holy Cross Boys' Basketball Team.  Thanks to all those who participated and to all those who just came to watch the festivities!  The Alumni Softball Tournament is always a huge success!!  We would love to see more teams participate, so start getting your team together for next year!! CLICK ARTICLE TITLE TO VIEW PHOTOS.

Once again this year Alums returned to play in the Annual Alumni Field Hockey Game.  Early in the evening the Alumni team played against the current Cougar team which was great experience for this very young Cougar team (Click Here For 2010-11 Schedule).  To end the evening the Alums divided into two teams and had an All Alumni Game.  Despite the very steamy weather, the ladies enjoyed the evening so much that they decided to do it again later in the Fall.  Click article title to view photos from the Alumni Hockey Game.

On Sunday, August 1st, Alums returned to Holy Cross for the annual alumni soccer game to help support the Holy Cross Soccer program.  The Alumni players ranged from the Bishop David Class of 1984 to our most recent Alums, the Holy Cross Class of 2010!  Despite the extreme August heat, the Alums put on an impressive show, and had a geat time!  Click article title for pictures.

Join us on June 30, 2012 at Holy Cross High School for a Raffle Drawing and Alumni & Friends Get-together.  The evening will include pull tabs, big 6 wheel and a Raffle Drawing to win: 1st Prize-7 night stay in Destin, Florida plus $2,000, 2nd prize-$1,000 and 3rd Prize-$500. You can also support Holy Cross High School by purchasing a $5.00 Raffle Ticket on-line now. You do not need to be present to win!  CLICK HERE to purchase your raffle ticket!! PLEASE purchase your raffle ticket today and help support this important fundraiser for Holy Cross....and also have a chance to win some great prizes!!  (CGL#0531)