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SPRING 2015, Vol. 18, Issue 3

Spring 2015

Class of 2015Tossing of the Caps

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Baccalaureate & Graduation 2015For more pictures from these and other events

visit https://bethlehemhighschool.shutterfly.com/.

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On the front cover, the Class of 2015 participates in thetraditional "Tossing of the Caps" in the new

Student Commons area.

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OUR COMMITTMENT TO OUR STUDENTS

P R I N C I PA L P E R S P E C T I V E

TOM HAMILTON

Winter and spring are seasons many of us spend time watching ballgames. We’ve all probably witnessed that moment when a team “gets on a roll” and pulls away for a victory. Any coach will tell you what a powerful phenomenon momentum plays in athletics. As a matter of fact, I think momentum plays a huge role in just about every-thing we do. As I sit down to write this letter to reflect on this past year, I think I can say Bethlehem has definitely been on a roll!

Two National Merit Finalists and one Commended Student, the highest ACT composite in the school’s history, nearly seven million dollars in offered scholarships, and four Gover-nor’s Scholars make up the largest senior class in recent memory. Members of this class rode that momentum wave to win five district championships in athletics, take a mission trip to Haiti, raise a tremendous amount of money for Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl, and still had time to appear outside our gymnasium in the Inside Out Art Project. As they prepare to move on to over twenty-five different colleges and universities, you have to say these graduates are definitely on a roll!

Because of threatening weather, we hosted graduation in the gym for the first time in ten years. Going inside presents many challenges to our wonderful staff to create a beautiful affair, and they pulled it off without a hitch. For the first time, we had the opportunity to celebrate our traditional cap-throwing ceremony in the new courtyard at the rear entrance of the school. The newly finished and landscaped addition served the purpose that it was intended to do: be a place where students, friends, and family can gather and learn, work, and celebrate. As we prepare to begin Phase II of our campus plan, we will continue to add green space, enhance the learning environment, and build on the almost two-hundred-year legacy of excellence in our school. Yes, you can say our campus is definitely on a roll!

The student body began the school year with a huge dunking to draw awareness of ALS. We also produced two highly successful school plays, attended class retreats, went to school online in lieu of snow days, hosted a newly revamped Open House, marched for life in Washington D.C., earned Advance Ed accreditation again, spent a day at Cross-roads Ministry teaching English to refugees, and many other wonderful projects that I can’t fit on this page. We’ve trained over thirty student ambassadors, hosted over eight school visits, escorted many prospective students on shadow days, and visited church picnics and CCD classrooms that have resulted in our largest freshmen class enrollment in four years. Yes, you can say Bethlehem is definitely on a roll!

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Pictured above - Inside Out Project; Softball 4th Consecutive District Title; 2014-15 Student Ambassadors; Haiti Mission Trip; 2015 Graduation; ALS Challenge; Freshmen Retreat; Spring Musical - "The Addams Family"

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ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTSACADEMIC EXCELLENCEIN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES

JONATHAN T. SMITH AWARDEDFATHER JOHN MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP

Jonathan Tyler Smith is this year’s recipient of the Father John Morgan Scholarship. The scholarship was established in 1998 to award collegiate scholarships to one graduate from each of the Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville. Each student receives $7,000 to be applied toward his or her college education. In addition, Jonathan was a recipient of the 1906 Founders Scholarship, covering in-state tuition, a $3,000 on-campus housing allowance, a $500 book allowance and participation in the Honors Colleg at Western Kentucky University.

Jonathan was a 2014 Governor’s Scholar, Class of 2015 Salutatorian, AP Scholar and Student Ambassador. He was a member of the National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Interact Club, Pro-Life Club, Spirit Club, and Student Council (treasurer). Jonathan was a four-year member of the Eagles Baseball team that won three consecutive District Championships and a Class “A” Region Championship. He was also a four-year member of the Eagles Golf team that won the Class “A” Region Championship in 2014.

Jonathan is the son of Molly Keene (’83) Smith and the late Rick Smith of Bardstown. He will be attending Western Kentucky University in the fall majoring in Pre-Med.

WILL ATTEND WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Standing L-R - Davis Downs, Isaac Edelen and Jacob Curtsinger

Seated L-R - Katie Hopper and Izzy Neel

Founded in 1958, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY), HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop the global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. Attending this year’s seminar at Eastern Kentucky University are upcoming Juniors Davis Downs, Isaac Edelen, Jacob Curtsinger, Katie Hopper and Izzy Neel.

This year students will participate in hands-on leadership activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leadership skills. In the process they will learn how to lead oth-ers and make a positive impact in their

community, while developing leader-ship from three perspectives: Personal Leadership, Group Leadership, and Leadership for Society.

HOBY STUDENTSBECOMING LEADERS

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MARY AGNES DUGAN CLAYTON SCHOLASHIP AWARDED TO HANNAH CARTERBELLARMINE BOUND

Senior Hannah Carter has been awarded the Mary Agnes Dugan Clayton Scholar-ship. Joe Paul Clayton established the scholarship in the name of his mother for a Bethlehem student attending Bellarmine Univer-sity. The scholarship provides full tuition plus room and board. Mary Agnes Dugan Clayton was a 1943 graduate of Bethlehem High School.

While at Bethlehem, Hannah has been a member of the Banshees volleyball team, and a member of the National Honor Society, Interact Club, and Pro-Life Club. Hannah was also Secretary of the National Honor Society during her senior year. During her Volleyball career, she was named Academic All-State First Team and was a member of the 19th District Volleyball Champions and the 5th Regional Runner-Up team.

Hannah is the daughter of Phil and Julie Hobbs (’78) Carter of Bloomfield, KY. She will be attending Bellarmine University in the fall of 2015, majoring in Elementary Education.

NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS AND COMMENDEDBELLARMINE BOUND

The National Merit® Scholarship Program, which began in 1955, is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships. High school students entered the National Merit Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test no later than their junior year.

Of the 1.5 million entrants, some 50,000 with the highest PSAT/NMSQT® Selection Index scores qualified for recognition in the National Merit® Scholarship Program. In September, these high scorers were notified through their schools that they had qualified as either a Commended Student or Semifinalist. This year, Seth McDow-ell received a Letter of Commendation in recognition of his outstanding academic promise. Among the highest scoring entrants in their state, Colton Stinger and Catherine Terrell were notified that they had qualified as Semifinalists.

In consideration for the designation as National Merit Finalist, the committee reviewed additional information regarding the semifinalist’s academic record, information about the school’s curricula and grading system, two sets of test scores, the high school official’s written recommendation, information about the student’s activities and leadership, and the Finalist’s own essay. In February, Colton and Cath-erine were notified that they had advanced to Finalist standing.

From left to right - Seth McDowell is the son of Pat and Connie McDowell of Bard-stown; Colton Stinger is the son of Russell and Charlene Stinger of Elizabethtown, and Catherine is the daughter of Brent and Debbie Terrell of Bardstown.

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The American Legion, the World’s Largest Veterans Service Organization, has sponsored the Boys and Girls State programs since the early 1940s. Both programs are held for one week during the month of June. The Boys State representatives meet at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, KY. The Girls State representatives meet at the University of the Cumberlands.

The program is nonpartisan and teaches the young men and women how local, state and federal governments operate. Participants learn how to participate in the functioning of their state’s government in preparation for their future roles as responsible adult citizens.

Representing Bethlehem at Boys State this year is Zach Ritchie. Grason Gasser, Morgan Salsman and Morgan Yates are attending Girls State.

BOYS AND GIRLS STATEBECOMING RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS

Zach Ritchie

Grason Gasser

Morgan Salsman

Congratulations to the Bethlehem High School Speech Team on an awesome performance at the regional competition. The team earned 5th place overall in the sweepstakes. Each student advanced to the state competition.

In the front row, from left to right, are Izzy Neel (Declama-tion, Oratory, and Dramatic Interpretation), Alex O’Bryan (Prose and Poetry), Maddie Boone (Prose), Sarah Downs (Declamation and Duo Improvisation), Amelia Livers (Poetry-Prose 3rd Runner-Up Special Award), Caitlin Williams (Poetry), and Reed Breunig (Duo Improvi-sation and Duo Interpretation).

In back row, from left to right, are Travis Ray (Dramatic Interpretation), Colton Stinger (Dramatic Interpretation and Broadcasting) and Alex Brown (Declamation, Broadcast-ing, Duo Interpretation.)

Morgan Yates

STATE SPEECH COMPETITORSREPRESENTING BETHLEHEM

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Three Bethlehem students will spend part of their summer continuing their education at one of the Kentucky Governor’s programs.

Travis Ray, an upcoming senior at Bethlehem, has been selected for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP). In its 33rd year, GSP is a summer residential program for outstanding high school students. “The Program’s mission is to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders.”

Travis will be attending Bellarmine University from June 28 to August 1. He will be studying Dramatic Expression, focusing on strengthening his voice, body and imagination. Travis is the son of Ron and Debbie Ray of Shepherdsville.

Kayta Melgoza is one of 256 applicants selected from the 1,700 who applied for Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA). Held during late June and early July, GSA “guides Kentucky’s finest young artists through three weeks of incredibly intense (and incredibly fun) arts instruction.”

Kayta’s area of study for the three weeks will be Creative Writing where she will receive intense individualized and small group instruction in all aspects of writing, from the formulation of ideas to revising, publishing, and performing. She will participate in classes, workshops, field trips, and individual conferences with faculty members who are published authors. Kayta, an upcoming junior, is the daughter of Louis and Tina Melgoza of Springfield.

Izzy Neel will join 65 other high school students from around Kentucky for the Kentucky Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) during late June and early July. GSE is a unique entrepreneurship program that places an emphasis on innovation and design as elements of creating a sustainable business model.

2015 SUMMER PLANSGSP, GSA AND GSE

Travis Ray

Kayta Melgoza

Izzy Neel

In its third year, GSE will be held on the campus of Georgetown College. Izzy will learn about company start-up and growth, product design and development, customer relations, marketing, and more. The program includes interactive sessions with entrepreneurial leaders, trips to businesses, and hands-on experiences.

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BETHLEHEM 103rd GRADUATIONLARGEST CLASS IN RECENT HISTORY

Ninety-one seniors received their diplo-mas during the 103rd Bethlehem High School graduation on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Due to impending bad weather, the ceremony was held in the school’s gym-nasium before a capacity crowd of family and friends.

Seventeen students from the Class of 2015 will continue their education at Western Kentucky University. Another ten will attend Bellarmine University, and ten others will attend Eastern Kentucky University. Other graduates will attend Asbury University, Brescia University, Northern Kentucky University, Spalding University, Morehead College, Thomas More College, Translyvania University, University of Kentucky and University of Louisville in the state of Kentucky. Out of state colleges include University of Missis-sippi, University of Tennessee and Xavier University.

ValedictoriansRepresenting the Class of 2015 as vale-dictorians were Adam Carrithers, Seth McDowell and Colton Stinger. Adam and Colton spoke to the class of ninety-one about their experiences at Bethlehem, their future and their love of their fellow classmates.

SalutatorianJonathan Smith, this year’s Salutatorian, introduced the graduation speaker, Katie Culver.

Graduation SpeakerKatie Culver was chosen by the Class of 2015 as this year’s graduation speaker. In her address to the class, she spoke about the meaning and differences of the words blessings and burdens. “As it turns out the one thing we should stop saying as Christians is the word, ‘blessed.’ We have warped the meaning of the word blessed to fit our modern ideals,” said Mrs. Culver.

She went on to explain that with blessings you say, “Thank you, but you continue to carry your burdens.“ Burdens teach you, shape you and challenge you. She was referring to things we consider as bless-ings that we should learn from - support, friends, family, Bethlehem. “If you are smart, you do something with a burden. God is not telling you ‘you’re welcome’ today for all of these blessings. Instead, I think he is saying, 'You are so challenged by these burdens.' He is asking of you - what will you do with them: will you use these for yourself; will you use these to help make the world around you a better place; will you hold them close for your own comfort; or will you share them?”

Mrs. Culver concluded with a quote from St. Ignatius Loyola: " 'Go forth and set the world on fire!' I know I am not the only one in this place tonight that cannot wait to see the glow of those flames."

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES

For the 7th year, the Interact Club, in cooperation with the Student Council, raised over $2,700 during the annual Dance, Dance Bethlehem. Held in March, over one hundred students danced and raised money for the St. Joe Youth Belize Project.

The dance began at 10:00 P.M. and continued until 6:00 A.M. the following morning. During the eight hours the students are there, they remain on their feet, dancing the first eight minutes of each hour.

DANCE, DANCE BETHLEHEM7TH ANNUAL EVENT

The third annual Freshman Bowling Day offered up strikes, spares and splits, not to mention many gutter balls. Freshmen spent the afternoon at the Bardstown Bowling Alley, bowling and sharing time with friends.

Prizes were awarded in various categories, including high and low score for both boys and girls. Below, several freshmen girls celebrate a strike.

FRESHMEN FIELD TRIPSPENDING TIME TOGETHER

2015 Prom King and QueenJake Yates and Hannah Carter

Dance, Dance Bethlehem attendees practice the dance moves for the evening.

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Incoming freshmen scholarship winners for the 2015-2016 academic year were announced between the JV and Varsity games on Friday night, January 30, 2015. Scholarships are based on the Catholic High School Placement Test given each year during December and January. Those students who score in the 98th percentile or better receive $1,000. Students who score in the 95th to 97th percentile receive $750 and students who score in the 90th to 94th percentile receive $500. Scholarships are renewable each year as long as students maintain a 3.5 GPA.

Receiving $1,000 scholarships are Christopher Rice (son of Wayne and Anne Rice, from St. Joseph School), Anna Prescott (daughter of Doug and Lisa Prescott, from St. Joseph School) Abigail Rieth (daughter of Tom Rieth and Kristie Rieth, from St. Joseph School) and Alyssa Davis (daughter of Phillip and Charlen Davis, from St. James School).

Receiving $750 scholarships are Valerie Cambron (daughter of Nick and Dawn Cambron, from St. Joseph School) and Lizzy Lanham (daughter of David and Karla Lanham, from St. Joseph School). Receiving $500 scholarships are Hayden Luckett (son of Sidney and Kristi Luckett, from St. Joseph School), Maggie Green (daughter of Phil and Leslie Green, from St. Gregory School), Lauren Lee (daughter of Todd and Beverly Lee, from St. Joseph School), Laura Mattingly (daughter of Scott and Mary Mattingly, from St. Joseph School), Luke Clements (son of Brian and Allison Clements, from Bloomfield Middle School), and Myra Bledsoe (daughter of Michael and Becca Bledsoe, from Old Kentucky Home Middle School).

INCOMING FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR

L-R – Myra Bledsoe, Valerie Cambron, Luke Clements, Maggie Green, Lizzy Lanham, Lauren Lee, Hayden Luckett, Anna Prescott, Christopher Rice, Abigail Rieth

ADMISSIONS

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CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEKCELEBRATING CATHOLIC EDUCATION

National Catholic Schools Week, held for one week beginning the last Sunday in January, is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. Through several events, Bethlehem stu-dents, faculty and staff focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.

The largest event held during the week at Bethlehem is the Catholic Schools Challenge. Held on Thursday of Catholic Schools Week each year, all 6th, 7th and 8th graders from the surrounding county's Catholic schools are invited to join us for a day of celebration.

The day begins with a joint Mass, fol-lowed by lunch, and an afternoon of games and fun. Teams made up with students from each school compete for bragging rights for the next year.

Other events during the week include an Archdiocesan Mass, held each year in Louisville, and special theme days (i.e., Salad Dressing Up Day, Spirit Day) at Bethlehem.

The next National Catholic Schools Week will be held January 31 - February 6, 2015.

The Bethlehem High School Choir, under the direction of Sujin Yoon, performs at the joint Mass, held during Catholic Schools Week.

Daniel Steele participates in Face the Cookie game during Catholic Schools Challenge.

As Father David Cockson sings “This Little Light of Mine,” students shine lights from their iPhones in response.

L-R - Zach Ritchie, Mary Beth Childers, Mat-thew Kerman, William Brown and Ashley Butler dress up for Salad Dressing Up Day.

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Family Feud Results in Record Super Raffle Sales

Ask any Bethlehem student and they will tell you - “A t Bethlehem High School, we are truly family”- even when we are feuding! So what more appropriate theme for this year’s Super Raffle than “Family Feud”!

Beginning ten years ago, Super Raffle ticket sales have increased each year, but this year supassed all records by $10,000. Students and parents sell tickets, which generate income to support academic programs, tuition assistance, teachers’ salaries and other operating costs at Bethlehem. This income is critical to our school. Tickets sell for $20 each; first place winner receives $20,000 cash or a 2015 Ford Focus, second place $3,000, third place $2,000 and fourth place $1,000. This year, students developed the entire campaign, building on our ‘family’ atmosphere. Kicking- Off with the Family Feud Game on Feb. 12 and continuing for six weeks, classes feuded daily to maintain the top spot in ticket sales. Prizes were awarded each day, with the class selling the most tickets being rewarded with a day out of school. For the first time in many years, the junior class beat the senior class and also maintained the sales lead throughout the entire campaign, ultimately winning the day out of school!

Marie Blevins and Mary Beth Spaulding, both seniors, wrote the Super Raffle theme song, which was played throughout the campaign. Students who sold at least sixteen tickets received a student-designed long-sleeve t-shirt. Individuals were recognized daily for their sales, and class incentives were earned at the end of each week. Prizes included candy, homework pass, free admittances to a Bethlehem ballgame and the Bethlehem spring musical, out of uniform day and crazy shoe and hat day.

Top sales people were junior Daniel Steele with 118 tickets sold, junior Lucas Fenwick with 87 tickets sold, and senior, J.T. Mattingly selling 63 tickets.

Our students (and parents) were truly amazing in developing the creative super raffle theme and prizes, and selling tickets!

A big shout out to our student committee: Seniors - Seth McDowell, Mary Beth Spauld-ing, Mark Newcomb, Abby Moore, Marie Blevins, Sarah Russman, Molly Simms and Jonathan Smith; Juniors - Daniel Steele, Luke Fenwick and William Brown; Sophomores - Tommy Crawford , Sam Talbert and Curtis Carrico; Freshmen - Sarah Ballard, Cleo Isaacs, Ben Carter and Izzy Neel. Great Job!

2016 Supper Raffle tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Febru-ary 9, 2016, with the drawing on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

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Super RaffleKick-Off Assembly

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ADVANCEMENT UPDATESKEEPING THEIR MEMORY ALIVEHONORING OUR LOVED ONES

Although many of our loved ones have passed, it is very apparent that their memory still remains very much alive in our hearts. We continue to provide the opportunity to remember your loved ones in our newsletter each quarter by providing the memory form below. If you wish to contribute in their mem-ory or include someone new, please complete the form below and return it Bethlehem High School.

Since our last Bethlehem Star edition, the “Winter Star,” donations have been made in memory of the following :

Fred BlairRaphael & Nancy BrownMargaret Ann BryanMartha Ann ClarkGreenwell & Hall FamiliesMark JonesBilly & Maxine KeeneCarter LasureGretchen LayAnn MooreJane Carol Boone RaqueRod RobySr. Mary Rachel RooksMary Ellen TalbottHelen & Donnie Wathen

In addition, the following have had a memorial tree purchased in their name (The trees are being planted in the new Student Commons Area.):

Martha Ann Clark BallardJulie BallardBethlehem High School Class of 1978Charles Maxwell Brown, Jr.Jimmy CrawfordStephen Hilary DownsAnn Makin EwingCharles Raphael HallSteve HartVi and George HoffmanCora & Julian "Buzzy" HurstSonny HutchinsAnna, David, Lee & Kathy IceAmy LanhamJohn & Verna Bruner MouserJohn & Alice MuddAaron NeelJohn & Edna Boone NewcombBrian J. O'CullTom Duncan & Ruth ReedCatherine Wathen RitchieRick SmithHarriet Hamilton ThompsonCharles & Mary Carlile Willett

Keeping Their Memory Alive

This gift is being made in memory of: _______________________________________________________

Contributor’s name: _______________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________

City________________________ State ____________ Zip _______

Phone _____________________ Mobile _____________________

Amount $ ____________ Enclosed

Return to: Bethlehem High School Advancement309 W. Stephen Foster Avenue ● Bardstown, KY 40004

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SUPER RAFFLE WINNERS$20,000 OR A NEW CAR

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Super Raffle, and a big thank you to everyone who helped sell tickets and those who purchased tickets.

The grand prize winner, Chris Vaughn, chose the $20,000. Other winners included Julie Harrison - $3,000, Billy Wimsett/Pat Culver - $2,000, and Carol Hill - $1,000.

Students who sold tickets were treated to their favorite candy bars on special col-lection days. The top winner was Allen Webb, followed by J.T. Mattingly and Marie Blevins. The top selling grade was the Junior Class.

LIGHTS, CAMERA. . .AUCTION!OUR 15TH YEAR

Mark your calendar now for Bethlehem’s 16th Annual Lights, Camera. . .Auction! This year’s auction will be held Saturday, November 21, 2015.

The theme this year is Denim and Dia-monds. Get your ticket and wear your favorite jeans or your cocktail bling to this year’s event.

We welcome back Boone’s Butcher Shop as our lead sponsor. We are thrilled to

have them on board again for this year’s auction.

New this year, we have added a Bourbon Pull and a Wine Spin. Also, playing for your entertainment and dancing will be "The Rumors."

Be sure to watch your mailbox for more information in the next edition of the Bethlehem Star.

Chris Vaugh and his wife, Stacy, pose with the grand prize check.

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Winter Sports Update - from the Coach’s Point of View

ATHLETICSBethlehem Eagles and Banshees

ARCHERY — David Carrico

This was the second year for the ar-chery program at Bethlehem. During the regular season the team partici-pated in eight invitational tourna-ments, winning three and finishing second in the other five. In the post season we finished first in the region, and at state we finished thirteenth overall. There were fifteen archers to receive individual awards during the

season as well, some at multiple tournaments. Our most consistent and top scoring male and female archers for the season were Curtis Carrico and Megan Myers.

There were forty-one students on the team this year, and with only two seniors leaving us, we expect to have another great season next year.

BOYS BASKETBALL — Artie Braden

The Eagles finished the regular season with an overall 17-12 record, 12-9 in the Region, and 7-3 in the District.

The Bethlehem Eagles were runner-up in the All "A" Classic Regional Tournament and the Larue County National Guard Invitational. The team was also runner-up in the 19th District Tournament and advanced to the 5th Region Tournament.

The team graduated six seniors this year: Zack Conniff, Wyatt Hagan, Jude Hutchins, Cole Mattingly, J. T. Mattingly and Seth McDowell.

GIRLS BASKETBALL — Chris Taylor

A young team, the Bethlehem Banshees improved as the season progressed. Graduating only two seniors this year, Leanne Dant and Madison Taylor, the team looks forward to a stronger season next year.

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Bethlehem High SchoolSaturday, August 8, 2015

Social Time 7:00 PM. - 7:.30 P.M.Bardstown Country Club at Maywood

Appetizers and Cash Bar

Guest SpeakerNFL Agent John Rabinowitz

Former Football Players and FamiliesFriends, Parents and Former Coaches

We hope you will be able to attendour social event!

For more information contact:Keith Graham at 502-348-8594, ext. 238

or at kgraham@bethlehemhigh.orgPatty Nevitt at 502-348-8594, ext. 215

or at pnevitt@bethlehemhigh.org

SWIM — Fran Spaulding

The Bethlehem Swim Team continued to improve and cut time during each meet. Each swimmer had individual goals and worked hard to meet or surpass them in each meet. The team had three seniors this season who brought a tremendous amount of experience to the team. Graduating this year are Mary Beth Spaulding, Adam Carrithers and Caro-line McDonald.

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ALUMNINOTESPIZZA AND YEARBOOK SIGNINGCLASS OF 2013

The newest alumni of Bethlehem High School returned to the library for the 4th annual Pizza and Yearbook Signing. Each year the event has grown, and a new tradition has been born.

Former students were treated to pizza while they spent time catching up with fellow classmates, viewing their senior yearbook, and penning their best wishes to their friends. Following the signing, the alumni were treated to a Bethlehem Eagles Basketball game.

Class of 2014

JOIN US FOR THEJIMMY CRAWFORD MEMORIAL CLASSIC

This alumni event, sponsored by the Bethlehem Football Boosters, will be held August 1, 2015 at Woodlawn Springs. For more information contact Joe Isaacs at 502-330-0480.

Save the DateSeptember 12, 2015

Class of 198530th YearReunion

for more information contactFrancis X Smith, II

502-348-7576

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at the6th Annual

Bethlehem High SchoolReunion Party

(for classes ending in 5 and 0 - 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960,1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010)

Friday Evening July 31, 2015 6:30 - until ?????

Join Your ClassmatesJoin the Fun

Travel down memory lane, and remember and enjoy the people and places that helped shape who you are today, and experience the

old and the new on campus!

Guided tours will be available so you can see how Bethlehem has grown - visit the Mac Lab, the newly renovated and air-conditioned gymnasium, the fitness

center, the Center for Student Success, and the new adaptation of the

Eagle and Banshee!

You provide the memories,and we’ll supply the rest!

Heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and winewill be provided at no cost!

Tables for each class will be availablefor yearbooks, pictures and other

memorabilia of your time spent together at Bethlehem High School.

Reservations requested, but not required!Reserve your place at theBethlehem High School

Reunion Partyby calling Patty Blair (‘67) Nevitt at 502-348-8594, ext. 215,

or at pnevitt@bethlehemhigh.org.

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CLASS UPDATES

We hope you enjoy keeping up with your fellow classmates. Please

remember you are the source of our information, and we look forward to

hearing from you. While every attempt is made to include all information

made available to us, sometimes mistakes are made. Please inform us of any

incorrect information so we can correct it in a future issue of the Bethlehem

Star.

Keep the updates coming!

CLASS OF 2003ALEX CLARKand Kayla Adams ('09) Clark announce the birth of a daughter, Penelope Ann, January 5, 2015.

CLASS OF 1970THERESA BRUSSELL CAMMACKwas named the 2014 Alumni of the Year by the Nelson County Leadership Board.

CLASS OF 2002ASHLEY MATTINGLY BECKHAMand Justin Beckham welcome a daughter, Ava June, November 2014.

CLASS OF 1993JEREMY SPALDINGand Staci Spalding announce the birth of a daugh-ter, Sadie Rae, February 12, 2015.

CLASS OF 1975WILLIAM 'BEV' HARTwas inducted into the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches' Court of Honor, the organiza-tion's highest honor. Bev also coached boys' basketball at Bethlehem High School.

CLASS OF 2005NATALIE ROBBINS BROWNand Brandon Brown welcome a daughter, Olivia Kate, April 2015.

MICHAEL & KIM HICKS CONWAYannounce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth 'Elle' Ann, October 14, 2014.

CLASS OF 2011REBECCA BURKOTgraduated from Xavier University with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Deaf Studies.

MAGGIE CONWAYgraduated Summa Cum Laude from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Interdisci-plinary Early Childhood Education. She was also named the 2015 Outstanding Undergraduate for the IECE program.

KRISTEN RYANgraduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

CLASS OF 2013GABRIELLE BECKERwas named to the fall 2014 Dean's List at More-head State University.

CLASS OF 2006ALLYSON BURKOTbegan a new job with Crowe-Horwath in Louis-ville, Kentucky

CLASS OF 2009KAYLA ADAMS CLARKand Alex Clark announce the birth of a daughter, Penelope Ann, January 5, 2015.

CLASS OF 2010THOMAS LANCE REEDgraduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He has been acccepted into the University of Kentucky's Sports Administration Master's Program.

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WEDDINGSCLASS OF 2008JERIKA LYNN STARKmarried Chad Cecil, October 2014.

CALEB WATTSmarried Morgan Hall, May 1, 2015.

SYMPATHY

EDWARD 'CONNIE' PHILLIPSFebruary 14, 2015. He was the brother of Dolores Phillips ('68).

CARTER LASUREMarch 17, 2015. He was the father of Chris Lasure ('95). Mr. Lasure taught at Bethlehem High School and was the coach of the Speech Team, winning sixteen consecutive regional speech competitions. He was also in charge of the high school's theatre productions and led many student trips to Europe during his tenure.

DR. CATHERINE ANN MOOREMarch 26, 2015. She was the mother of Noah Jones-Mattingly ('16).

JOHN BERTRAND MUDD, JR.April 4, 2015. He was the father of Connie Mudd ('73) Newton, Mike Mudd ('74), Cathy Mudd ('75) Wald-schmidt, Cherri Mudd ('77 deceased), Carol Mudd ('78 deceased) and Chris Mudd ('80).

CHARLES GAMIE BROWNJanuary 8, 2015. He was the brother of Mollie Rose Brown ('69).

GREGORY ALLEN YOUNGJanuary 24, 2015. He was the brother of Donna Young ('73) Ransdell.

S. ALICE ADAMSFebruary 25, 2015. Ms. Adams taught music and directed the choir at Bethlehem High School from1949-1958.

JIMMY WATHENJanuary 25, 2015. He was the brother of Carolyn Wathen ('53), Flo Wathen ('55) Hobbs, Lois Wathen ('57) Bal-lard, Margaret Wathen ('64) Deviney and Martha Wathen ('68) Bicket.

BETTYE JANE WHITE ('48) LUTES April 11, 2015.

CLASS OF 2014NICOLE HOWARDwas named to the fall 2014 Dean's List at More-head State University.

GABRIELLE MANIONwas named to the fall 2014 Dean's List at Provi-dence College.

CHRISTINA MUDDwas named to the fall 2014 Dean's List at St. Catharine College.

VINCENT PIKEwas named to the fall 2014 Dean's List at More-head State University.

GRACE RITCHIEwas chosen to do the weather on "The Today Show" with Al Roker.

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