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October 3, 2016 Volume 6, Issue 2
“Little Mermaid” Delights
T he halls and classrooms of IWHS were graced with
special visitors on Sept. 13 at the first of two sessions
devoted to Grandparents. Our September 13th
Grandparent’s Day was for the Freshmen and Seniors.
Guests arrived before school in order to attend the Mass
in the McGowen Gymnasium presided by Fr. Jonathan
Felux. Following the Mass, grandparents accompanied
their granddaughters to the cafeteria for light
refreshments provided by Sodexo, and while in the
gymnasium Mr. Godsey took photos courtesy of Godsey
Photography. Many grandparents remained on campus
to accompany their granddaughters to classes, open
labs, the library and the cafeteria for a typical school
meal.
IWHS feels truly blessed to provide this special
occasion of sharing for our students and their families.
Sophomore and Junior families, please mark your
calendar to celebrate your special day on February 14.
Grandparents Day
Students performed two matinees on Friday, Sept. 16, for elementary and middle school students. The 9 AM
performance hosted 200 students and the 1 PM show hosted 400. A round of applause for director Mrs. Benavides and
her phenomenal cast and crew of 65 students. (See more photos, p. 6)
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MISSION STATEMENT
In a faith-based preparatory environment,
Incarnate Word High School prepares confident young women dedicated to
academic excellence, Christian service and
social justice.
CORE VALUES
Academic Excellence Integrity Service
Community of Faith Compassion Stewardship
ACCREDITATION
Incarnate Word High School is fully accredited
with the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools (SACS) and Texas Catholic
Conference Education Department (TCCED).
UIW Connection
Incarnate Word High School is a part of the
Brainpower Connection, and is affiliated with
University of the Incarnate Word.
Dear Shamrock Community,
September seemed to fly by, and we are beginning the month
of October which is brimming with activities for all our
Shamrock families. We start the month with Heritage Mass,
community rosary, College Connection, Open House for
Prospective students, and Casino Night. We invite all of you to
our special Outdoor Mass in celebration of the 135th
Anniversary of Incarnate Word High School. Following the
Mass, PTO will provide refreshments. I hope to see you at many
of these events. Our Shamrocks excel in service, academics, and
community activities. I hope you enjoy reading about the
amazing accomplishments of our outstanding student body.
Have a Blessed Year,
Principal Jennifer Salazar
Principal’s Perspective
It is “better to serve than be served,” but
sometimes we become too busy. During
these times, we just need to look up and see
the needs around us. Then we just stand
up, roll up our sleeves and choose to serve.
On Sept. 9, the American Red Cross Club
at IWHS was honored to receive the 2016
Young Philanthropist Award at the Tobin
Center-Red Carpet Centennial Gala.
Our ARC club members are a group of
driven, committed thinkers and doers with
different backgrounds and ethnicities who
come together to serve, to make an impact
in our community and to collaborate with
other local charitable partners.
We started out this school year by
distributing 1300 backpacks and school
supplies to Harlandale ISO students. Some
of our previous community outreach events
were conducting a fundraiser telethon for
the Eagle Pass Flooding with KSAT 12 &
Univision; sorting and packing 3000+ meals
at SA Food Bank; and distributing 500 toys
to SA military children at Joint Base San
Antonio.
Our ARC club would also like to
recognize the champions in our everyday
lives like our parents, our sponsor Dr.
Williams, Principal Salazar, teachers,
mentors, coaches and the many other
adults who take time to help, listen and
counsel, and who assisted us in obtaining
this award.
Martin Luther King Jr. once said,
"Everybody can be great because anybody
can serve." I am so proud and blessed to be
part of this great club. We aspire to turn
compassion into actions. Together, we can
make a difference.
Gaby Du
Founder and President 2015-2016
American Red Cross Club @IWHS
American Red Cross Club
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What’s Happening in September?
Upcoming Events
Oct. 4 Heritage Liturgy, 8:15 a.m.;
Junior Class Fundraiser
Oct. 5-7 Middle School Tours
Oct. 8 College Connection
Oct. 11 Herff Jones Graduation
Presentation
Oct. 14 Senior Photos @ Godsey Studio;
Noon Dismissal Inservice
Oct. 18 Report Cards Online
Oct. 19 PSAT & SAT Testing (School-wide)
Oct. 20 Sophomore Retreat; Sisters' Trail
Celebration
Oct. 22 Open House
Oct. 23 135th Celebration Outdoor Mass,
6:00 p.m. Reception to follow
Oct. 28 Casino Night
Oct. 25 STUCO Freshman Elections; NHS
Inductions
Oct. 31 Noon DISMISSAL -
Halloween Festivities
Oct 3-18
Ask a Junior
Open House
Incarnate Word High School
will hold Open House on
Oct. 22, 2016,
from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Please RSVP to the
enrollment office at
contact us 829-3123.
Walk or Run for Fun
It's that time of year again, join the
Hope for the Future 5K Run/Walk! This
year the race will be on Oct. 23, at
Mission Country Park #1, 802 VFW
Boulevard. An optional Mass will be held
at 7:30 a.m., and the start time for the
race is 9:00 a.m.. This year, since the
race is scheduled near Halloween,
participants are encouraged to dress in
costumes (yes, there will be a contest)!
It's a great way to start your day, and a
fun event for the whole family!
Online registration
IWHS faculty, staff and student entry
fees will be covered by IWHS. If you are
interested in participating, please
e-mail Coach Trevino with the following
information:
Name:
DOB:
Age on Race Day:
T-shirt Size:
Address: Street
City, State, Zip
Phone #:
E-mail:
Walk or Run:
***All faculty/staff and students who
participate in the race will be able to
wear their race t-shirt on Mon., Oct. 24.
Middle School Tours
The Enrollment Office has
scheduled middle school
tours for Oct. 5 - 7. IWHS
has invited 20 area Catholic
and private middle schools
to visit our campus, learn
about IWHS’s unique
educational environment
and discover all the exciting
opportunities that await
them at IWHS. The
Shamrock Ambassador
Society, athletes and club
members will be on hand to
guide and share their
experiences. For additional
information, contact Carli
Valverde, Director of
Enrollment at
[email protected]. Registration for 2nd Session
of SAT PREP Classes Oct. 7
The first Fall Session of SAT Prep with
Mr. Courtney is now underway, but
students have the chance to register for
Fall Session #2, which begins on October
22. Registration for Fall Prep Session #2 is
open now and space is filling up fast, so
email Mr. Courtney ([email protected])
or visit him in Room 202 ASAP for more
information and/or to register.
After five nearly-full courses last year,
the first one this year filled up fast! The
registration deadline for Session #2 is
October 7.
Please visit our website for more
information about the program; a schedule
of dates and times for classes; the
registration form; and card authorization
form. Don’t miss this affordable, relatively
painless, and highly-effective course.
Link: goo.gl/aYdUlI
Oct. 23 - 135th Celebration Outdoor Mass, 6 p.m. In front of school, PTO reception follows
RSVP to Mrs. Strilka, 210-829-3107
REGISTER NOW
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Campus Ministry & Service
Freshmen Service
RETREAT SCHEDULE
Oct. 20 Sophomore Retreat
Nov 9 Junior Retreat
Jan 19-20 Senior Retreat
Community Rosary
1st Wednesday of every
month
7:30-8:00 a.m.
IWHS Chapel
All are welcome to
recite the Rosary with
Sr. Christine.
Spring 2016 Honor Roll
Mrs. Quinones & Ms. Salazar shared the field with IWHS
students in the Community Garden at the S.A Food
Bank.
Madrigals Perform at Mass
Mrs. Quinones and students volunteer to change the
light bulbs for Light the Way Volunteer Day!
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Athletics
Shamrock Volleyball Bests the Apaches
I n an effort to raise awareness for breast
cancer, this fall Incarnate Word High
School (IWHS) Athletic Director, Coach
April Fricke is again embarking on a
historic ride for a good cause. For the third
year, Fricke will be riding her bike along
the same route the first three Sisters of
Charity of the Incarnate Word traveled
from Freeport to San Antonio in 1869,
approximately 250 miles. She will leave
Freeport on Oct. 18 and arrive at noon on
Oct. 20 at Incarnate Word High School.
Fricke is accepting pledges per mile as well
as donations to reach her goal. Net
proceeds from the ride will be donated to
the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa
Foundation for their mobile mammography
unit. To make a pledge or a donation please
contact Coach Fricke at [email protected] or
use this donation form SISTERS TRAIL
REG FORM (2).pdf
Athletic Snapshot
Tennis Fundraiser
When: Thur., Nov. 3
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: EZ's at Sunset
Ridge (6498 N. New
Braunfels).
EZ’s will donate 20% of the
proceeds from any
customers who place their
receipts in the tennis
team's basket on the
counter.
Cycling the Sisters’ Trail
C ross Country ran in the Northside Meet on
Saturday, September 24. Competing against some
great school, our XC Shamrocks finished 21st as a
team. These athletes have been keeping busy with
practices and meets every weekend, and they know
they have to put in the work to get the results. We are
proud of our XC athletes! Way to go girls!
V olleyball played Antonian Thursday,
September 22. Freshman lost a nail
biter in 3. JV then came into their home
gym and beat the Apaches in 3! Varsity
was ready for this game against Antonian!
Varsity won in 3 sets, 25-23, 25-11, and 25-
23! It was a fun and exciting game to be a
part whether you were a player or a fan!
Read the SA Express-News (Sept. 23)
https://goo.gl/xg61xC
Way to go girls!
Keep up the hard work!
Purchase Raffle
Tickets
The IWHS athletes are
raising money for the
athletic program by selling
Catholic School
Sweepstakes tickets
sponsored by Catholic Life
Insurance. One hundred
percent of the proceeds
from this fundraiser will
benefit our athletic
program.
To purchase a ticket,
please see an IWHS athlete
or Coach Genevieve
Trevino. Tickets are $5
each. Prizes include a 2017
Ford F-150 truck, a 2017
Ford Fusion Sedan, or a
$20,000 prepaid Visa Gift
Card. Each participating
school will have a $1,000
prepaid visa credit card
individual winner drawn
from tickets sold by their
school. The drawing will be
held Saturday, January 14,
2017.
Help your favorite
athlete and buy a
chance to win a great
prize!
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Campus Spotlight
Theatre Amazes with The Little Mermaid Production
Phonathon
Robotics Kick-Off
Every year the robotics
team has a kick-off party to
watch the video posted on
the First Tech Challenge’s
website and brainstorm
ideas. On Sept. 10 the
robotics teams comprised of
approximately 30 students
gathered in Mrs.
McChesney’s classroom
eager to learn what this
year’s game would hold.
This year’s mission is
called Velocity Vortex, and
it consists of yoga balls, IR
beacons, ramps, and wiffle
balls. The girls will then
take the ideas generated
from the kick-off to build
the robot to compete
against other teams in San
Antonio. This year each
team received a five
hundred dollar grant which
will help them buy the
needed supplies to carry
out their robotic designs.
Good Luck, Shambots
and Shambots2.0.
S ept. 15 – 17, the IWHS Theatre
Company presented Hans Christian
Anderson’s classic story of The Little
Mermaid to delighted audiences young and
old. With only five weeks of preparation,
the outstanding and outgoing cast and crew
worked extremely hard to put on an
amazing performance. This performance
made you feel like you were truly under the
sea. The story revolved around the love of
the Little Mermaid and the Prince. Their
tragic love, related by the King, the Queen
and the Little Prince showed the forbidden
relationships between two worlds
separated by one ocean. Down under the
sea, Merma and her 6 granddaughters
show the joys of being a mermaid and
living in the Sea Kingdom, while the Sea
Witch ruled over the darkness of the
kingdom. The show ends with a great
splash of hope that the Little Mermaid
would live on forever through the telling of
her story. With the help of the intrepid
costume tech club, all the crews, and the
direction of Mrs. Benavides, Mr. Weil, and
Ms. Allie Villareal, the show was a whale of
a good time.
Congratulations to the cast & crew
for an outstanding job!
O ur Phonathon is a part of IWHS’s
Annual Giving Campaign that
enables our current students to make a
heartfelt connection with alumnae by
phone. The initial contact is then followed
up with e-mail and mail solicitation
efforts that help update alumnae
information and increase our annual
giving dollars.
Thanks to an enthusiastic group of 101,
positively-charged student callers, we
connected with 223 donors in just three
days. Thank you to AT&T for supporting
us with cell phones and to the
outstanding support team of 20 fantastic
faculty. Special mention to faculty
member Jennifer Allison who cheered on
the girls all three nights and kudos to
alumna Yvonne Ybarra Grothues who
donated prizes for encouragement during
our evening event. Huge hugs and
wholehearted thanks to our IWHS PTO,
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria and La Madeleine for
providing amazing dinners each call
night. Together we made more than 3,000
calls securing more than $24,750
donations by phone. Our annual giving
campaign will continue, through May 31,
2017, online and by mail.
Way to Go, Shamrocks!!!
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Around Campus
Library Happenings
T his month the IWHS Library
is proud to host “Voces
Americanas: A Celebration of
Latino Literature in the United
States,” an exhibit from
Humanities Texas. The exhibit was
developed by Dr. Roberta
Fernandez at the University of
Houston and covers the legacy and
heritage of Latino/a writing in the
United States. The exhibit is split
up into themes and regions, and
features dozens of authors and
their stories.
IWHS Library staff have added
interactive QR codes with videos,
voice clips, and even podcasts from
the featured authors, so students
can see these authors, and read
their work first-hand. They have
also added new authors, authors
who have won accolades for their
work such as Junot Diaz (The Brief
Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,
Pulitzer Prize 2008) and Lin-
Manuel Miranda (Hamilton,
Pulitzer Prize 2015), and QR codes
to free e-books for students to
download to the exhibit.
Freshman @ the Library
IWHS will host its annual College
Connection on campus Saturday, Oct.
8, from 9 to 11:00 a.m. This event
exposes Sophomores, Juniors and their
families to the many facets of college
admissions. Presentation topics include
navigating school visits, and applying
for both admission and financial aid.
Students and their families must check
in at the registration table in the gym at 8:45 a.m. day of the event.
O n Sept. 27 and
29, the IWHS
Library had its
annual Freshman
Library
Orientation. Freshman classes, in
conjunction with both the Religion
Department and Fish Tips through the
Guidance Office, came to the library to
learn all about the resources available to
them, rules and guidelines for using the
library, and how to check out books and
digital materials. All Freshmen are now
allowed to use the library during the day as
an open lab, and we couldn’t be happier to
have them!
This amazing exhibit will be at the IWHS Library from September 19 through October 14!
Thank you to Humanities Texas for making it possible!
Blood Drive
Pat on the back for all
who donated blood this
month for the Southwest
Blood Bank. Through your
generosity, we collected 32
pints. College Connection
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Around Campus
Ambassadors Revamped
Freshmen Retreat
T he Shamrock Ambassador Society has
undergone a few modifications for this
school year. Students had to submit an
application, be interviewed, and meet
academic eligibility requirements. Forty
girls were selected and attended training.
They were officially inducted to the
organization during a ceremony in the
McGowen Gymnasium on Sept. 20.
Sporting a distinctive blazer the
Ambassadors are assuming many duties.
They will host Shadows, assist at Open
House, help with recruitment by sending
cards and assisting with prospective
Freshmen. They are taking an active part
in the Middle School tours, helping with
preparations for the tours, guiding groups
around campus, providing explanations
and acting as liaisons on the buses.
The young ladies are eager to show our
8th grade visitors all that IWHS has to
offer, including: highlights of our ten
athletic teams and our twenty-plus clubs,
the rewards and opportunities of our
college preparatory programs, the extra
study time and tutoring opportunities, our
mod schedule and open labs offer, as well
as all the fun of life as a Shamrock.
O n September 8, the class of 2020
gathered together in the Sky Room of
the University of the Incarnate Word for a
day of reflection, prayer, and bonding at
their Annual Freshmen Retreat. The
theme of their retreat was the IWHS Core
Values. Advisors, with the help of the
peer ministers, presented and ran
activities with the themes of service,
integrity, compassion, stewardship,
community of faith and academic
excellence. The day ended with the
traditional letter to themselves which is
sealed and stored until they are presented
with it during their Senior retreat.
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Parents in the Know
School Administrators
Jennifer Salazar
Principal (210) 829-3107
Kaye Robinson ‘94
Vice-Principal of Student Academics
(210) 829-3105 [email protected]
Dr. Langston Williams Jr.
Vice-Principal of Student Affairs (210) 829-3106
April Fricke
Athletics Director (210) 829-3122
Cybele Bolado ‘86
Director of Alumnae Relations (210) 829-3103
Carli Valverde
Director of Enrollment (210) 829-3123
Audra Cardona
Director of Campus Ministry (210) 829-3121
Stephanie Denning
Director of Development (210) 832-2143
Sr. Christine Stavinoha
Director of Mission Integration (210) 829-3054
Debbie Zielins
Registrar (210) 829-3112
Soraida Portales
Residence Life Coordinator (210) 841-7403
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SAT & PSAT Campus
Administration
On Oct. 19, the Scholastic Aptitude Test
(SAT) and Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude
Test (PSAT) will be administered on
campus to all students in grades 9-11 and
grade 12, respectively. IWHS will register
all students and pay all required fees for
both exams.
In compliance with the Archdiocese
directive, the SAT will be offered to all
Seniors on this day and proctored by
faculty. Taking the exam in October is to
students’ advantage by allowing them to
apply for early admission to universities
and also, if desired, to improve their scores
before applying for regular admission.
The PSAT is a significant exam for all
underclassmen. It provides invaluable
practice for students before they take the
SAT. For Juniors, their scores on the PSAT
are used to determine National Merit
Scholars, Commended Students,
Achievement, and Hispanic Scholars. Many
universities offer financial aid and
scholarships for these recognized students.
For many Freshmen, the exam will
provide them with exposure to the exam to
prepare for junior year.
On exam day, students should have two
#2 pencils (no mechanical), their social
security number (optional) and zip code
memorized, a calculator with fresh
batteries, a snack, and a sweater. Students
must arrive on time. Any student arriving
after the exam has begun will be asked to
return home.
Incarnate Word High School Alumnae
Association has introduced a tie pin to
recognize students whose families have
made Incarnate Word High School a
family tradition. This tie pin features
interlocking Shamrocks that symbolize a
special Shamrock connection by a
grandmother, mother or aunt to a
granddaughter, daughter or niece. There
is a special significance and sense of pride
when students continue a family legacy.
To date we have 77 legacy students on
campus making up 14% of our student
population.
A sincere appreciation and thank you to
all our alumnae for making IWHS a
continued family tradition. If your student
is from a generational family of legacy and
did not receive her Shamrock Legacy pin,
please contact Cybele Bolado at
American Girl Dolls Wanted
The Alumnae Association is working with
the IWHS Costume Tech Club to create a
timeline with dolls depicting our uniform
fashion over the years. Starting with five
dolls to commemorate the decades from
1950 - to present day. Club members will
transform donated uniforms and select
materials to doll size then add accessories
and embellishments as finishing touches.
To complete this project we need your help
in donating American Girl Dolls and/or
funding to purchase additional dolls. The
dolls will make their debut during our
Open House and 135th Anniversary
Celebration on October 22 & 23rd and
continue to be on display at IWHS. Please
contact Mrs. Bolado at [email protected] if
you can help.
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Parent-Teacher Organization
PTO Set for Another Successful Year
SHAMROCK SPIRIT SHOPPE Open Tuesdays & Thursdays during all
lunch mods (10:56 a.m. – 1:18 p.m.).
This is a great time to stock up on your
IWHS spirit apparel!
2016 -2017 Board Executive Officers
President
Maria Resendiz
Vice-President
Recording Secretary
Caroline Du
Treasurer
Mary Gonzalez
Faculty Representative
Maricela Garza
PTO Committee Chairs
Athletic Committee Rep.
Ken Palacios &
Anastasia McKenna
Campus Beautification
Bill Pfeiffer
Communications
Janelle Adams ’89
Father/Daughter Banquet
Ken Palacios
Oswaldo Camarena
Mother/Daughter Luncheon
Annette Reyes
Beth Cristadoro
Shamrock Network
Elda Peters
Desiree Castillo ‘91
Social Committee
Lorena Contreras ’90
Lisa Lopez
Cynthia Rodriguez
Spirit Shoppe
Melissa Barrett
Student Spirit Activities
Mary Sullivan ‘85
Jo Ann Harris
Donna Schumeckle
Teacher Appreciation
Patsy Anderson ’84
Lydia White
Anne James
Volunteer Coordinator
Delia Thomas
Word Day
Roberta Palmer
Dear Shamrock Community,
Welcome Fall! Your PTO is busy welcoming new families to our community. PTO
board members are very excited to meet and welcome these new families. The
Executive Board, Committee Chairs and Shamrock Network volunteers will be on
campus for Middle School tours October 5 - 7. PTO is pleased to be part of the Middle
School tours. As PTO members we love to share our experiences as a Shamrock
parent. PTO will also be present for the Fall Open House, Oct. 22. October is all about
recruiting for our community.
IWHS is celebrating 135 years of education and service by the Sisters of Charity of the
Incarnate Word. Join us in celebrating this special day by attending Mass on Oct. 23
at 6:00 p.m. PTO will be hosting a reception after the Mass. So mark your calendar.
This will be a beautiful way to gather as a community to honor the Sister’s Heritage.
April Fricke our Athletic Director will be coming back from the “Sister’s Trail” bike
ride on Oct. 20 at noon. She has teamed up with Christus Santa Rosa Mobile
Mammography. PTO is sponsoring her with a donation to fund early detection of
breast cancer. Our Shamrock Community will be very visible this weekend so come
out to share the Sister’s Heritage.
PTO Spirit Committee was busy in the annual Phonathon on Sept. 19 by providing
dinner for the girls. Thank you to Mary Sullivan, Spirit Committee chair, for picking
up dinner at Chipotle for our girls that evening. Then three days later on Oct. 22
Green Out was celebrated for our Varsity Volleyball team. Thank you to Neto Bolado
for picking up the items to take to Blossom Athletic Center so our PTO Spirit
Committee could spread the Shamrock Spirit. Shout out to JoAnn Harris and Donna
Schmueckle, Spirit Committee co-chairs, for passing out rally rags and selling Green
Out T-shirts. It was a great evening for our Shamrock Community to watch the
Varsity Volleyball team beat Antonian in 3 sets!!
PTO is currently receiving “Wish Lists” items submitted by each school department
and approved by Ms. Salazar. Thank You to all parents for contributing to the items
from your PTO fee paid at registration. Staff and Students Thank You!
Thank You to our Teacher Appreciation committee for providing a delicious boxed
lunch from Guillermos on Sept. 16 for faculty; it was a great treat.
The Campus Beautification committee is busy planning and preparing for all the
October activities, and we hope many you, our parents and friends, will set aside some
time on Saturday mornings in October to help out.
Once again many thanks to all PTO committees that make everything a success for
our Shamrock Community and to Miss Salazar who is open to new ideas while
keeping the Shamrock Tradition.
Sincerely,
Maria Resendiz, PTO President
“It’s all About the Girls”
Oct. 23 - 135th Celebration Outdoor Mass, 6 p.m. In front of school, PTO reception follows
RSVP to Mrs. Strilka, 210-829-3107
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Shamrock Highlights
Alumnae Board Christmas Party
