Daily Announcements

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

There is a YPA meeting in Mr. Brown's room today after school.

Seniors who would like to help wtih Prom should meet in the Clancy Room during homeroom on Wednesday March 10th.

All members of WYSE are asked to see Mrs. Klonowski in room 116 immediately after school TODAY for a 5 min meeting.

Registration materials should be in your possession at all times during the next couple of weeks, as Counselors meet with you to select next year's classes. Homeroom, Study Hall and Lunch periods are normal contact times.

Any Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior who missed the registration meeting during homeroom last week, should stop in the Guidance Office to pick up Registration materials needed to select classes for next year.

Attention all Bass Fishermen; Weather cooperating we will fish Saturday March 13. Meet at the Court Street Monical's Pizza at 7:00 AM to carpool to Braidwood. Bring rod, tacklebox, life vest, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, waterbottles & fishing license if you are 16 years or older. All fishermen must e-mail Coach Larry Coleman this week with a contact phone number & if they can attend Saturday March 13. kankakeeriverguide@hotmail.com

Anyone interested in a two week summer program at the U of I called “Discover Architecture” should see Mr.Raiche in the Guidance Office for details.

Girls don’t forget to invite your Moms to the Mother Daughter luncheon on Sunday March 21. Cost is $10 per person, children 6 and under are free. I also need help on Saturday March 20 setting tables and on Sunday boys to help serve. See Mrs. Jackson if you can help.

Any juniors interested in becoming a Big Brother or Sister here at Mac can pick up an application in Miss LaMore’s office. Applications will only be available through today.

Hidden Cove Sportsplex is in need of some students to help set up booths for a homebuilders show. If you are in need of service hours (seniors) or if you'd just like to help, it will be Thursday March 11 at 6:30 pm out at the Hidden Cove. It will take about 3 hours. Email Blair Bennett if you will help. bbennett@thehiddencove.com

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: LouAnn Dawkins, Joliet - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Bryce LaMore, Zach Duffield, Cameron Wilcoxon

Twelve students from Bishop Mac participated in the Polar Plunge on Saturday at the Manteno Beach. Together they raised over $1000, which was donated to the Special Olympics of Illinois. Participants included Mike Paquette, Gabby LaMore, Matt Frazier, Jill Glazar, Hannah Wiley, Sam Ochoa, Sean Hurley, Jake Tutt, Paden LaMore, Peter Ortega, Hannah Johandes and Hailey Kadow. Check out pictures on the Student Council website.

Girls’ soccer team will practice from 3:15 to 5:00pm M-F at the soccer field.

Congratulations to the Irish Track Runners that opened thier season on Saturday at the ISU Invitational. Justin Crawford had a shot put of 43'3" to take home a 2nd place medal. Aimee Sims ran a 2:25 in the 800 meter run for a 3rd place medal and also qualified for the State Indoor Meet with that time. Katie Ryan placed 4th in the 55 meter hurdles in a time of 9.19 and also qualified for the Indoor State Meet. Alexis Payne also qualified for the 55 meter dash with a time of 7.71. The girls team will be competing this Saturday at the EIU Invitational and the boys will compete at the EIU Invitational the following week. Both teams will be looking to add to their list of qualifiers at those meets.

Attention softball players due to poor field conditions we will practice at the Mac Shack this week from 3:15-5:00.

Attention Varsity Scholastic Bowl players: Your regional at Chicago Latin School is this afternoon. Participants should meet Mrs. Linneman in the cafeteria for 3:00 departure.

Anyone interested in a two week summer program at the U of I called “Discover Architecture” should see Mr.Raiche in the Guidance Office for details.

Any juniors interested in becoming a Big Brother or Sister here at Mac can pick up an application in Miss LaMore’s office. Applications will only be available until Tuesday, March 9.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Bonnie Schaafsma, Momence - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Tyler Arseneau, Mr. Zinanni

D.J. Jones from Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be here on Monday, March 8th, during homeroom in room 102.

Any juniors interested in becoming a Big Brother or Sister here at Mac can pick up an application in Miss LaMore’s office. Applications will only be available until Tuesday, March 9.

Attention Juniors and Seniors!! The Illinois Student Assistance Commission is hosting an event this Saturday called “College Goal Saturday”. It will be held at the Kankakee Public Library from 11:00 -2:00. This program includes a “FAFSA” workshop for current seniors as well as the financial aid process in general and “What it takes to be successful in College”. See the bright-colored flyers on the Guidance Office bulletin board for further info

Drop by the library this week to write a get-well message for Jake Paquette.

Lady Irish Soccer practice will take place as follows: today from 6 pm to 7 pm and Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm. All practices will take place in the school gym.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Gary & Carmen Duffield, Kankakee - $50 today; Corey & Tricia Kohan, St. Anne - $50 Saturday; Dave & Gigi Tyson, Bourbonnais - $50 Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Eric Benoit, Zach Lawler, Mike Rosenow - today; Gabby LaMore - Sunday

Any girls basketball player that did not receive their all city t-shirt pleas see Mr. Weigt today.

Congratulations to Erika Tatum and Belinda Schaafsma for being selected to the East Suburban Catholic League all conference team.

Congratulations to Belinda Schaafsma and Erika Tatum for being selected to the IBCA First Team All State Team.

Attention girls basketball players there will be an athletic awards banquet on March 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Hidden Cove Sportsplex. An invitation will be coming soon. Save the date.

It is extremely important that all students who are donating blood tomorrow: 1. Have a photo ID 2. Get a good night’s sleep 3. Eat a healthy breakfast 4. Turn in their parent consent forms BEFORE 8am (if 16 yrs old) 16 year old donors WILL NOT be called out of class unless Mrs. Kinstner has the signed parental consent form on file.

Freshman boys basketball players please return your uniforms to Mr. Jacoby today during homeroom.

Any juniors interested in becoming a Big Brother or Sister here at Mac can pick up an application in Miss LaMore’s office. Applications will only be available until Tuesday, March 9.

Drop by the library this week to write a get-well message for Jake Paquette.

Father Dan will be hearing confessions today in our chapel between 10:30 and 12:30. Take advantage of this wonderful sacrament of healing during this season of penance.

Lady Irish Soccer practice will take place as follows: today from 7-8:30 pm, Friday from 6 pm to 7 pm and Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm. All practices will take place in the school gym.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Judy Rechkemmer, St. Anne - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Logan Boisvert, Sam Ochoa, Parker Ciaccio

Drop by the library this week to write a get-well message for Jake Paquette.

Freshman boys basketball players please return your uniforms to Mr. Jacoby today during homeroom.

Mike Oxier from Lincoln College will be here today during homeroom in room 102.

Thursday Father Dan will be hearing confessions on Thursday the 4th in our chapel between 10:30 and 12:30. Take advantage of this wonderful sacrament of healing during this season of penance.

Lady Irish Soccer practice will take place as follows: Wednesday & Friday from 6 pm to 7 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. There will also be practice on Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm. All practices will take place in the school gym.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Ruth Goodposture, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hayley Coash, Jordan Coash

Boys tennis practice for tonight has been cancelled. There will be practice tomorrow at 3:30 at Cobb Park. Dress warm.

The raffle ticket sales incentives will end this week on March 5. Team competition will continue up to the auction.

Many of you have overdue library books and/or outstanding fines. Please take care of this.

Please drop by the library any day this week to sign a card for Jake Paquette.

Father Dan will be hearing confessions on Thursday the 4th in our chapel between 10:30 and 12:30. Take advantage of this wonderful sacrament of healing during this season of penance.

Today after school, Mrs. Bovie would like to see all of the boys going on Kairos in the office of Campus Ministry. The meeting will bw no more than 10 minutes. If you can't make the meeting, be sure to stop in and see Mrs. Bovie for some necessary info.

There will be a boys golf meeting at 2:45 today in room 5.

Congratulations to the Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team in their second place finish in KCC's matchpoints tournamant. The Mac Team defeated Herscher twice, Beecher and Kankakee, losing only to a talented team from Dwight. In an all toss up formula, the Mac Team answered 108 questions correctly. Good job everyone. The Varsity Team is reminded that practice will be held Thursday afternoon for the IHSA Regional next Monday.

Mike Oxier from Lincoln College will be here tomorrow during homeroom in room 102.

Today we are celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday with readings. If you recognize the story, drop by the library to identify it and receive a treat.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Ranny Rains, Kankakee - $50

Anyone wanting to tryout for this year's softball team, they will be held at the Shack, Monday, March 1st thru Thursday, March 4th. The time will be from 3:15-5:00 PM all 4 days. Please be on time. If you need directions to the shack, contact Coach Schmidt at 815-953-7058.

YPA meetings have been changed from Mondays after school to Tuesdays. To join contact Julia Vasquez or Aaron DeGroot

Alex Heinberg please see Mrs. St. Aubin in the Development Office TODAY.

We will be on a D1/2 day schedule today. Classes will be as follows: 1 – 2 – 3 - HR – 8 – 7 – 4 – 5 – 6.

Lady Irish Soccer practice will take place as follows: Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 6 pm to 7 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. There will also be practice on Saturday from 1 pm to 3 pm. All practices will take place in the school gym.

Boys tennis practice will begin Tuesday, March 2 at Cobb Park at 3:30.

Good Luck to the Lady Irish basketball team as they play in the state finals beginning tonight at 6:30 at Redbird Arena in Bloomington against Bloomington Central Catholic. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Good Luck to the boys basketball team as they play for the Regional Championship tonight at Wilmington against Hershcer! Tip off is at 7:30. Go Irish!

As of this morning, 66 students have signed up to donate blood next Friday. If you at least 16 and are interested in donating but have not signed up, you need to do so ASAP –by the end of this week. All student donors will receive 2 service hours AND a free-t-shirt- BUT ONLY IF THEY HAVE SIGNED UP IN ADVANCE. Email Mrs. Kinstner (with your birth date and lunch period) to be added to the list.

The Youth Conservation Corps is a summer employment Program for young men and women ages 15—18, who work, learn and earn together by doing projects on public land. The Forest Service is now accepting applications for this program at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie which is 4 miles North of Wilmington on Illinois Highway 53. See any of the Guidance Office staff for information/application.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Brian Jackson, Peotone - $50, today; Maggie Johnson, Manteno - $50, Saturday; Carol Vallone, Bourbonnais - $50, Sunday; Ken & Mary Kirstein, Herscher - $100, Monday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Justin Crawford, Saturday

Boys tennis practice will begin Tuesday, March 2 at Cobb Park at 3:30.

Jostens will be here on Friday during the lunch hours to hand out announcements.

Please keep in mind that the library will be closed after Homeroom.

The library will be closed after Homeroom on Thursday, Feb. 25. Please plan accordingly.

Jostens will be here on Friday during the lunch hours to hand out announcements.

There is a mandatory baseball meeting immediately after school on Thursday, Feb. 25th. Athletes who are currently participating in a winter sport should attend. Tryout procedures and other information will be discussed.

Congratulations to the officers of the Young Politicians of America; President, Julia Vasquez, Vice-President, Aaron DeGroot, Treasurer, Alec Schwengler, Secretary, Hannah Wiley. Meetings are after school on Mondays. All are welcome to join.

Mrs. Kinstner is still looking for donors for next Friday’s Blood Drive. Student donors must be at least 16 years old and MUST sign up this week in order to donate. Every student donor will get a free t-shirt. See or EMAIL Mrs. Kinstner ASAP if you’d like to be added to the list for an appointment.

Beni Kawakita from Western Illinois University will be here on Thursday, February 25th during homeroom in room 102. If you would like to know more about WIU, plan to come and meet with their admissions counselor.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Darlene Cravens, Oak Lawn - $50

The girls basketball team would like to thank all of the fans that came out and supported them on their final four.

Congratulations to the Lady Irish basketball team for their 51 38 victory over Walther Lutheran. The win advances our girls to Redbird Arena on Friday at 6:30. Tickets are available in the main office. The cost is $10 each.

Seniors: Jostens will be here during the lunch hours today to hand out announcements.

The BMCHS Spanish Club will be having a video scavenger hunt tonight, starting at 7:00, in room 112. Prizes for the winning team! There is no charge for this event, but you must be a member of the Spanish Club to participate. See Señora to sign up for the club.

Attention Juniors: If you are a very good science student, interested in cancer research and an eight week summer program with the American Cancer Society doing research and earning a $2,000 stipend, see Mr. Raiche or Mr. Frogge for further information and/or an application.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jemiko Bates, Bourbonnais - $50

A special thank you to all the fans that supported our 2000 boys basketball team on Friday. Your standing ovation was truly special. Thanks again in honoring that special group of young men.

Seniors: Jostens will be here during the lunch hours tomorrow to hand out announcements.

Good luck to the girls basketball team as they travel to Willowbrook High School for the Super Sectional tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Overdue books and fines need to be handled!

Students who requested interlibrary loan materials should check in the library to see what has arrived.

Need service hours? We have received a call from a former graduate who is looking for someone to help her mother with outdoor tasks such as shoveling snow. Her mother is elderly and lives in West Kankakee on Small Ave. If interested, see Mrs. Larson in the guidance office.

The BMCHS Spanish Club will be having a video scavenger hunt Tuesday, February 23, starting at 7:00, in room 112. Prizes for the winning team! There is no charge for this event, but you must be a member of the Spanish Club to participate. See Señora to sign up for the club.

Colin McLaughlin, admission counselor, from Southern Illinois Univ. in Edwardsville will be here today, during homeroom in room 102. If you would like to know more about SIUE and their programs, plan to attend this meeting.

Attention Juniors…. If you are a very good science student, interested in cancer research and an eight week summer program with the American Cancer Society doing research and earning a $2,000 stipend, see Mr. Raiche or Mr. Frogge for further information and/or an application.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Charlie Greenfield, Bourbonnais - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Paris Long

Attention all Lady Irish Basketball fans: Presale tickets for Monday night's Super Sectional game are available in the main office today and Monday. Tickets are $8.00 each.

Congratulations to the girls basketball team on their sectional championship. The Lady Irish advance to the Elite 8 on Monday, Feb. 22 at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. We will play Walther Lutheran.

Colin McLaughlin, admission counselor, from Southern Illinois Univ. in Edwardsville will be here on Monday, Feb. 22, during homeroom in room 102. If you would like to know more about SIUE and their programs, plan to attend this meeting.

Attention Juniors!! Two weeks from today, March 5th is the registration deadline for the April 10 ACT. If you did not take the ACT in February and think you may want to take it twice, then you need to get registered for the April date. The sooner you register, the more likely you will be assigned to your first choice test center (Here at BMCHS). You were given info through your U.S History classes before Christmas. If you need more info on registering, come to the Guidance Office.

Attention Seniors: The Kiwanis Club of Kankakee provides annually 12-$500 scholarships to graduating seniors whose “career goals will culminate in a career working with children up to and including 12 years of age.” See Mr. Raiche for an application. The deadline is March 20, 2010, but we are only allowed to send 5 applications from BMCHS.

Anyone interested in the Bass Fishing Team: there is a meeting Saturday, Feb. 20th at 9:00 a.m. in the gym. Bring your fishing gear.

Winterball is this Saturday, February 20th from 8-11 in the cafeteria. The theme is Winter in the City and is hosted by the cheerleaders. Today is the last day to buy tickets during the lunch hours. The cost is $24 per couple and $12 for a single. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door this year.

Aquinas Catholic Grade School will be hosting “Talents of Our Town” on Feb. 27. They are in need of volunteers to help with the sock hop from 7-10 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Please see Mrs. Bovie if interested in helping.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Mr. & Mrs. Jim Blanchette, Kankakee - $50, today; Lisa Zipsie, Bourbonnais - $50, Saturday; Matthew Kohnke, Fitchburg, IL - $50, Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Josh Belisle, Saturday

Many of your interlibrary loan books have arrived in the library. Please come by to check out yours.

Attention Juniors!! Two weeks from Friday, March 5th is the registration deadline for the April 10 ACT. If you did not take the ACT in February and think you may want to take it twice, then you need to get registered for the April date. The sooner you register, the more likely you will be assigned to your first choice test center (Here at BMCHS). You were given info through your U.S History classes before Christmas. If you need more info on registering, come to the Guidance Office.

Anyone interested in the Bass Fishing Team: there is a meeting Saturday, Feb. 20th at 9:00 a.m. in the gym.

Winterball is this Saturday, February 20th from 8-11 in the cafeteria. The theme is Winter in the City and is hosted by the cheerleaders. Tickets will be on sale this week during the lunch hours. The cost is $24 per couple and $12 for a single. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door this year.

There will be no charges allowed in the cafeteria this week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Kate Robbins, Manteno - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Lauren Berghouse, Paityn Akerman

Congratulations to Melissa LaReau for advancing to the sectional final round in the three point contest!

Congratulations to the girls basketball team on their victory over Chicago Christian. The Lady Irish advanced to Thursday night's sectional championship against Coal City at Reed Custer at 7:30. Good Luck!

A local physician, Dr. Alford, will be going to help the people in Haiti on Friday. They are in need of crutches. If you have any crutches that you wish to give away please bring them to Mrs. Weigt in the office tomorrow.

A reminder to anyone wanting to go out for track: practice starts today. Meet in senior hall at 2:50.

Anyone interested in the Bass Fishing Team: there is a meeting Saturday, Feb. 20th at 9:00 a.m. in the gym.

There will be no charges allowed in the cafeteria this week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Gadbois, Bradley - $50

The yearbook staff will NOT meet after school today. The next meeting will be Thursday after school. Help is still needed. Meet us in room 24 after school Thursday, or see Mrs. Ostrowski if you have any questions.

Congratulations to Colby Dolliger and Channing Dolliger for qualifying for the State Wrestling Tournament!

Congratulations to the girls basketball team for winning their 12th consecutive regional title Saturday with their victory over Peotone. They will play in the Sectional tonight at Reed Custer. Tip off is at 7:30 against Chicago Christian. Let's show Chicago Christian the power of "The Green Storm!" Come out and support our girls.

Attention all Scholastic Bowl players. As you know, McNamara is hosting our league tournament this afternoon. Mac players should be here by 3:45. All varsity players are needed immediately after school to set up eight rooms for competition. Please meet in Mrs. Linneman's room at 2:40.

Anyone interested in the Bass Fishing Team: there is a meeting Saturday, Feb. 20th at 9:00 a.m. in the gym.

Track practice begins tomorrow (Wed) at 3:00. Anyone interested in going out for track, must meet in senior hall at 3:00. Always come prepared to go outside.

Mardi Gras is the celebration before the serious season of Lent. Don’t forget to wear your Mardi Gras beads today, since tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. French students are selling Mardi Gras necklaces in six gorgeous colors for 25 cents each to celebrate this last day of Mardi Gras. A reminder that all money collected for beads this year will be donated to a fund to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

It’s Mardi Gras! Do you know the secret word? It’s in French and you will find the progressive list in hallways during the day today. The contest starts right now. The secret phrase for first hour is : avez-vous déjà… (pronounced ah-vah voo day - jhah) Say avez-vous déjà to the right person (faculty or student), and you will receive a prize. Check for the secret phrases every hour from the lists posted in every hall throughout the day.

There will be no charges allowed in the cafeteria this week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Mark Benoit, Kankakee - $50

There will be no charges allowed in the cafeteria next week.

Good luck to the girls basketball team as they open regional play tonight in Momence at 6:00 against Beecher. Beat the Bobcats!

Reminder to all track team members: Track begins Wednesday, Feb. 17th right after school.

The boys basketball team plays Gordon Tech this Saturday. The sophomore game begins at 5:00 followed by the varsity game at 7:00.

Reminder to all students: sell eight raffle tickets by midnight Sunday, in addition to the three shirts Dr. Vallone will get you in for a zoom tooth bleaching. The value is $410.00.

Seniors: If you are planning to attend the U of I at Urbana-Champaign and are the child of a Military Veteran, see Mr. Raiche regarding a scholarship opportunity.

Nicole Ford from KCC will be here today, during homeroom in room 102. She will have information about financial aid and scholarships. If you are planning to enroll at KCC, this is an important meeting for you to attend.

Attention sophomores or juniors interested in either the U.S. Service Academies or R.O.T.C. programs: There is an information session at Lewis University, Romeoville, IL on March 13th. All of the Military academies will have representatives there. See the Guidance Office bulletin board or your counselor for further information.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Mike Benoit, Kankakee - $50, today; Anne Reilly, Kankakee - $50, Friday; Annie Winfield-Brooks, St. Anne - $50, Saturday; Kevin McEnery & Beth Kilpatrick, Frankfort - $500, Sunday; Loralee Villareal, Bourbonnais - $100, Monday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Sean Hurley, today; Pat McClain, Lauren Faber, James Slavin, Mr. Raiche, Friday; Brandon Memenga, Mr. Wall, Monday

The girls basketball regional for tonight has been rescheduled for Thursday at 6:00. The championship game will be on Saturday at 2:00.

New today in the cafeteria, from the foodnetwork show “The Best Thing You Ever Ate”, try our “Donut Muffin”.

Ms. Kutilek’s classes will be in the library during 1st, 2nd, 7th, and 8th hours.

Seniors: If you are planning to attend the U of I at Urbana-Champaign and are the child of a Military Veteran, see Mr. Raiche regarding a scholarship opportunity.

Nicole Ford from KCC will be here on Thursday, Feb. 11th, during homeroom in room 102. She will have information about financial aid and scholarships. If you are planning to enroll at KCC, this is an important meeting for you to attend.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Gary Homberg, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Greg Macagba

Open gym at 3:30 today has been cancelled.

Tonight's 8:00 open gym has been cancelled.

Attention Boys Golf Team: There will be a short meeting today at 2:45 in Room 5.

Attention Scholastic Bowl Team Members: The status for today's home matches is questionable due to the weather forecast. Please listen for further announcements and check with your coaches. If matches are postponed, they will probably be held this Thursday.

Congrats to Sara Riegel for being the first student to sell 3 auction raffle tickets. For her efforts she will receive a free certificate for teeth whitening from Vallone Dentistry. Today will be the first opportunity to pick up your auction shirts.

Hey Irish fans! The Lady Irish girls basketball team starts their run to the Final Four this week. Our Ladies will play in the Regional semi-final on Wed. Feb 10 at 6 p.m. at Momence. Come out and support your team.

All students that drive to school. Please do not park in the visitor spots in our parking lot. Please do not extend any of the parking spots in our lot. Extending the designated parking areas creates a problem for traffic flow as well as the ability for emergency vehicles to maneuver through our lot. Thank you for your cooperation.

Solo and Ensemble participants should see Deacon Skelly during study hall or lunch periods today.

Tonight's rehearsal for the Spring Musical is canceled due to the increased anticipation of severe weather. If you have lost your schedule, please Deacon Skelly.

Congratulations to the WYSE team on their third place finish yesterday at regional’s. The entire team advances to sectional competition at North Central College on March 18th. Special congrats goes out to Scott Korthals who placed 3rd in Math.

Seniors: If you are planning to attend the U of I at Urbana-Champaign and are the child of a Military Veteran, see Mr. Raiche regarding a scholarship opportunity.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Pamela Larsen, Mt. Prospect, IL - $50

Angela Williams please see Mrs. Jackson today.

The following students are to see Mrs. Hodak immediately following announcements: Josh Belisle, Cody Wilhoyt, Vanessa Buenrostra and Ray Glower.

If you signed up to be on the Bass Fishing Team you must come to the cafeteria today during homeroom to take a Bass Fishing Test.

Any boy interested in playing tennis this spring: There is a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

Spanish Club members – Join Señora this Tuesday for breakfast and the opportunity to practice your Spanish. Bring your own breakfast to room 112 at 8:30 am on Tuesday for “Desayuno con Señora”.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Kathy Marquie, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Tyler Boehrnsen, Mr. Jacoby

Congratulations to Matt Kurzejka and Dr. & Mrs. Kurzejka for the fantastic job they did organizing the Future Business Leaders meeting last weekend at Lincoln-Way West High School. We are proud of you!

Congratulations to Jordan Bradford, Aaron DeGroot, Eddie Jurkovic and Julia Vasquez for a fine job in the Future Business Leaders of America Area competition last week. Jordan, Aaron and Julia took 4th place in the entrepreneurship competition. Great job guys!

This Saturday's detention is rescheduled for next Saturday, Feb. 13th.

If you signed up to be on the Bass Fishing Team you must come to the cafeteria Monday during homeroom to take a Bass Fishing Test.

Attention Freshman Boys Basketball Players: There is an A and B game scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th at Manteno beginning at 5:00.

Any boy interested in playing tennis this spring: There is a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

Guys dancing with the Poms will have practice next week. Monday and Tuesday 4-5:30; Wednesday and Thursday 3-5:30.

Good luck to the members of WYSE as they travel to KCC Monday for regional competition. Members are reminded to meet in the cafeteria by 8:45 am. Matt Kurzejka, Matt Ludwig, Sarah Olofson, and Austin Herman: You must see Mrs. Klonowski in room 116 TODAY!

The following students must see Mrs. Hodak today: Josh Belisle, Tyler Davis, Cody Wilhoyt, Tyler Arseneau and Jessica Clodi. All charges must be paid today and there are NO CHARGES ALLOWED TODAY!!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Richard & Pearl Brown, Kankakee - $50, today; Donald Bacon, Bourbonnais - $50, Saturday; Nathan & Melissa Provost, Chatham, IL, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Derek O'Connor, Hannah Wiley, Sunday

The following students are to see Mrs. Hodak today: Tyler Davis, Josh Belisle and Cody Wilhoyt.

Details of the Irish Winter Olympics are posted on the main page of the website. After three days of events the standings are as follows: Seniors 17, Freshmen 16, Juniors 15 and Sophomores 6. The title is up for grabs so be sure to give it your all over the next two days.

Green Wave t-shirts can be picked up in the bookstore today during lunch periods. T-shirts are $10. Show your school spirit and wear your t-shirt to the boys basketball game at home tonight against Peotone.

If you signed up to be on the Bass Fishing Team you must come to the cafeteria Monday during homeroom to take a Bass Fishing Test.

Attention Freshman Boys Basketball Players: There is an A and B game scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th at Manteno beginning at 5:00.

Any boy interested in playing tennis this spring: There is a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

Guys dancing with the Poms will have practice next week. Monday and Tuesday 4-5:30; Wednesday and Thursday 3-5:30.

There is a mandatory, 5 minute meeting in room 116 IMMEDIATELY after school for all members of the WYSE team.

Father Dan will be hearing confession today in Campus Ministry from 10:50- 1:10 . Please take advantage of this sacrament of healing. Tomorrow (Friday) will be a dress up day for Mass. Dress appropriately and modestly. For boys, this means shirts and ties. For girls, this means knee-length or below skirts or dresses, blouses or sweaters that are three quarter length or long sleeves. Pants are also acceptable for girls.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Eric & Robin Dockus, Bradley - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Anthony Bohner, Aly Hana, Kenny Sinise

Green Wave t-shirts can be picked up in the bookstore tomorrow during lunch periods. T-shirts are $10. Show your school spirit and wear your t-shirt to the boys basketball game at home tomorrow against Peotone.

Reese Lopez please see Mrs. Jackson today for sure.

Last night’s Phonathon was GREAT. We earned $30,450 in pledges. Great job student workers. Thanks for everyone’s help and good wishes. Winner of the $50 Huot Oil gas card was Alena Benoit. Our next and final night is this Thursday.

Attention all girl sprinters that are not in a winter sport. We will start conditioning on Wednesday after school. We will be working inside and we will meet in room 106 at 3:00 and work out until 3:30. We wil be meeting again on Friday for more workouts. See you there.

The Mac football coaching staff is extremely excited about the record number of young men that have signed up to play football next fall (85 not including freshman). Because we will need more equipment, we will be looking to have a special fund raiser. First however, there are two items that must be taken care of now. The varsity team wants to buy their home jerseys so they need to bring a check for $50 to Coach Zinanni asap. Make the check payable to Bishop McNamara. Those of you that want to buy your own helmet need to get fitted from Coach Zinanni as soon as possible.

Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Basketball team on a thrilling come from behind 45-44 victory last night at St. Francis de Sales. Derek O’Connor had two steals and scored 5 points in the last 55 seconds as the Irish overcame a four point deficit. Great second half defense brought the Irish back from a 13 point deficit in the first half. This raises the Irish record to 9-9.

Matt Kurzejka, Alex Veronda, Jennifer Hoekstra, Alex Schwengler, Ed Jurkovic: Please turn in your permission slip to Mrs. Klonowski ASAP!

Any student living in the Manteno school district and wanting to take Driver’s Education this summer must register in the Guidance Office with Mr. Wall.

Those students wanting to attend the Career Center are reminded that all of their paperwork is due in the Guidance Office today.

If you signed up to be on the Bass Fishing Team you must come to the cafeteria Monday during homeroom to take a Bass Fishing Test.

Attention Freshman Boys Basketball Players: There is an A and B game scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th at Manteno beginning at 5:00.

Any boy interested in playing tennis this spring: There is a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Andy O'Reilly, Chicago - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Colleen Smith, Brooke Weber

Congrats to the JV girls basketball team on their 42-22 and all-city championship over the visiting Kays from Kankakee.

Congrats to the Varsity girls basketball team on their 8th straight All-City crown. The Lady Irish defeated Kankakee 54-29.

Josh Belisle, Sean Moody, Cody Wilhoyt and Jennifer Aviles are to see Mrs. Hodak today!

Any student living in the Manteno school district and wanting to take Driver’s Education this summer must register in the Guidance Office with Mr. Wall.

Those students wanting to attend the Career Center are reminded that all of their paperwork is due in the Guidance Office, on Wednesday, February 3rd.

The High school credit classes of General English and U.S. History (1st semester) at KCC will begin tonight. Functional Math will begin on Thursday, February 4th.

Anyone interested in a Green Storm Spirit t-shirt see Jake Tutt or Brandon Memenga sometime today. T-shirts are $10.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Rick Johnson, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Richard Granger, Jaclyn Arseneau

Miss LaMore would like to thank all the students and staff who assisted with Grade School Night! Your help is appreciated!

Thank you to the 33 boys who participated in the Father son Bag Tournament yesterday here at Mac. Winners were Zach St. Aubin and his dad who received $250, Second place was Luke Blanchette and his stepdad who received $100. The tournament was sponsored by the Irish Alumni Association and will be an annual event.

Congratulations to the boys Varsity, Soph and freshmen teams for their sweep of St. Laurence this weekend. Derek O'Connor's 18 points and Theo Bradley's 17 points paced the Irish.

Boy's Basketball Soph practice today 2:45-3:45, Varsity from 3:45 to 4:45.

Any student living in the Manteno school district and wanting to take Driver’s Education this summer must register in the Guidance Office with Mr. Wall.

Those students wanting to attend the Career Center are reminded that all of their paperwork is due in the Guidance Office, on Wednesday, February 3rd.

The High school credit classes of General English and U.S. History (1st semester) at KCC will begin Tuesday, February 2nd. Functional Math will begin on Thursday, February 4th.

Good luck to the girls basketball team as they host Kankakee H.S. here tonight. Tip off for the JV is 5:30 and 7 p.m. for the Varsity. The Lady Irish would love for everyone to come out and support the girls in this All-City match-up. This is also Senior night for Alexis Payne. BMCHS would like to recognize Alexis for her commitment and dedication to the Lady Irish basketball program. Come out and show your support. We have identified our home court tonight as the “House of Payne” . Go IRISH!!

All choir members: Meet Deacon Skelly outside the gym no later than 6:45 tonight to sing the National Anthem for the girls basketball game.

Anyone interested in a Green Storm Spirit t-shirt see Jake Tutt or Brandon Memenga sometime today. T-shirts are $10.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jenny Lee, Orland Park - $100

Students needing credits toward graduation are reminded that the night school classes (Functional Math, General English and 1st Semester of U.S. History)at KCC will begin next week. See your counselor for appliction materials. Don't miss this opportunity.

Grade school night is tonight beginning at 6:00. Tell your brothers, sisters, cousins, friends and neighbors.

All distance runners are reminded that workouts begin Monday. Meet in Room 118 at 3:00.

All students wanting to attend the Kankakee Career Center next year are reminded to get their paper work (applications and signed residency verification forms) turned in to Mr. Wall in the Guidance Office ASAP.

Students living in the Manteno school district, desiring to take Driver's Education this summer at Manteno High School, must sign up with Mr. Wall in the Guidance Office ASAP.

Alex Veronda and Jennifer Hoekstra: please see Mrs. Klonowski sometime TODAY in room 116.

Any member of this year’s cross-country team who can help with Grade School Night tonight night is asked to see Coach Klipp ASAP.

Any student interested in participating in KCC’s Juried High School Art Exhibition should see Mrs. Kinstner for information by the end of the day. The exhibition runs through the month of March, and is open to area high school students only.

The Student Council would like to invite all interested students to participate in the annual Polar Plunge in Manteno on March 6. The Plunge is a fundraiser for Illinois Special Olympics, and information is available from Mrs. Kinstner or on the Bishop Mac Student Council website.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Peoples Bank of Kankakee - $50, today; Bruce Moran, Kankakee - $50, Saturday; Wanda Clincy, Kankakee - $50, Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Reid Olszewski, Eric Cooper - Saturday

We are looking for an assistant boys tennis coach for this spring and a bass fishing coach. Please contact Mr. Zinanni if you are interested.

Students living in the Manteno school district, desiring to take Driver's Education this summer at Manteno High School, must sign up with Mr. Wall in the Guidance Office ASAP.

Any young man or woman interested in the Bass Fishing Team should register with Mr. Zinanni today during lunch.

Luke Marcotte, Jamie Rooney and Jordan Beaupre must see Mrs. Hodak today. Just a reminder, all charges must be paid the following day or you will not be allowed to charge the rest of the year.

Any member of this year’s cross-country team who can help with Grade School Night Friday night is asked to see Coach Klipp ASAP.

Any student interested in participating in KCC’s Juried High School Art Exhibition should see Mrs. Kinstner for information by the end of this week. The exhibition runs through the month of March, and is open to area high school students only.

Kairos forms are now due. If you picked one up and have not returned it, please see Mrs. Bovie asap.

Any member of the boy’s track team who plans on being a sprinter or jumper should meet in the cafeteria today during homeroom.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Phil & Lynda Kambic, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Deacon Skelly

We are looking for an assistant boys tennis coach for this spring and a bass fishing coach. Please contact Mr. Zinanni if you are interested.

Students living in the Manteno school district, desiring to take Driver's Education this summer at Manteno High School, must sign up with Mr. Wall in the Guidance Office ASAP.

Good Luck to the Lady Irish Basketball team as they take on Marian Catholic tonight. JV starts at 5:30 followed by the Varsity at 7:00

Looking for students to work the concession stand tonight during the varsity girls basketball game. If you are interested and need service hours, please see Mrs. Weigt.

Any member of this year’s cross-country team who can help with Grade School Night Friday night is asked to see Coach Klipp ASAP.

The following students must see Mrs. Hodak today: Justin Hunger, Jordan Beaupre, Zach Lawler, and Luke Marcotte. Reminder, all charges must be paid the next day or you are not allowed to charge the rest of the year.

Attention all young men going out for football next year: There will be a meeting in the cafeteria during homeroom today.

Any young man or woman interested in the Bass Fishing Team should register with Mr. Zinanni today during lunch.

Austin Herman, and Aaron DeGroot: please see Mrs. Klonowski sometime TODAY in room 116.

Kairos forms are now due. If you picked one up and have not returned it, please see Mrs. Bovie asap.

Any member of the boy’s track team who plans on being a sprinter or jumper should meet in the cafeteria on Thursday during homeroom.

The BMCHS Spanish Club will be having a video scavenger hunt tonight, starting at 7:00, in room 112. There is no charge for this event, but you must be a member of the Spanish Club to participate. See Señora to sign up for the club.

Attention SENIORS: If you ….. Have some spare time, Need some extra money, Are 18 years old, Have a valid SSN, AND are interested in becoming a U.S. Census worker this spring, SEE MR. RAICHE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Mark Baron, Bradley - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Corron Smith, Tyler Carter, Jack Koziol

Attention all young men going out for football next year: There will be a meeting in the cafeteria during homeroom on Wednesday.

Any member of the boy’s track team who plans on being a sprinter or jumper should meet in the cafeteria on Thursday during homeroom.

Any young man or woman interested in the Bass Fishing Team should register with Mr. Zinanni today during lunch.

To the cast of Pippin: we will make up last night's rehearsal tonight as well as proceed to act 1 scene 2. Let's hope the weather cooperates. Also, please make sure that we have your correct emergency phone numbers for our call list.

The BMCHS Spanish Club will be having a video scavenger hunt this Wednesday, January 27, starting at 7:00, in room 112. There is no charge for this event, but you must be a member of the Spanish Club to participate. See Señora to sign up for the club.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Dave Hansing, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ryan Lambert, Fr. Dan Belanger

Tonights girls basketball game against Kankakee has been rescheduled for Monday, February 1st.

Congratulations to the Varsity girls basketball team on their ESCC win over Nazareth Academy Friday night. Thanks to all that came out and supported the girls. The next home game is Wednesday night against highly ranked Marian Catholic.

Congratulations to the JV girls basketball team on their 35-31 double over time victory over Nazareth Academy.

Attention Scholastic Bowl Team Players: League competition starts up again tomorrow and for the next 4 weeks. The team will compete at St. Francis Wheaton tomorrow, sign up to compete with Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo at practice today. The team will leave by 2:45 on Tuesday.

To the cast of Pippin: rehearsal will start this evening in the cafeteria at approx. 7:05. If you have not picked up a rehearsal schedule, they are available outside the chorus room.

All students who signed up for WYSE need to attend a 5 min meeting immediately after school today in room 116.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: The Herald, Bourbonnais - $100

Chorus members: just a reminder that we sing the national Anthem at the beginning of girls basketball game against Kankakee on Monday night. Please meet Deacon Skelly in the Cafeteria no later than 6:45.

To the cast of PIPPIN: Please pick up a scene break- down and rehearsal schedule today before you leave school. Rehearsal schedules will be available outside the chorus room. We begin act 1 scene 1 on Monday.

Tonight is pack the place night at Bishop McNamara. Come out and support the girls basketball team as they face Nazareth Academy here at Mac. JV starts at 5:30 followed by the Varsity game at 7:00. Good Luck Lady Irish!

Anyone who missed the track meeting and would like to join the team should see Mr Klipp or Mrs Zullo today.

Any Junior or Senior interested in participating in WYSE should see Mrs. Klonowski in Room 116 today. WYSE is an academic competition where students take written tests to compete. If you are a great test taker, this competition is for you. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Klonowski.

Junior boys are reminded that Kairos forms are due back in Campus Ministry today.

Mac's ACT Prep Students. See you on tomorrow at 7:50AM for Post-test results and anaylsis. Even if you did not take the post-test, come to this final session for valuable information. Bring all ACT materials to make the most of the FINAL SESSION. Four teachers, four rooms = small groups to help you before you take the official ACT test in February, April or June.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Today is the last day to sign up for the Spanish Club trip to Chicago to see the Ballet Folklórico de México on Sunday, March 14. We still need a few more people to register in order to get the group rate, or the trip will be cancelled. For more information, go to the Spanish Club activity area on edline or see Señora Ronchetto.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Carol Roderick, Springfield, IL - $50, today; Dr. Vijay Haryani, Kankakee - $50, Saturday; Kent Taylor, Bourbonnais - $50, Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jacob Thompson

Breakfast Club members, don’t forget your item for the children’s basket. Mrs. Jackson needs it by Monday AM for sure.

Need service hours? 2 opportunities. The Family-Fun-A-Thon on February 14 at ONU. Needs helpers from 11:00 till 6:00 PM. The Kankakee County Small Museum needs greeters every weekend Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 PM. See Mrs. Jackson if you can help with either of these.

Anyone interested in going out for track should report to the cafeteria after announcements today. Bring a pen or pencil.

To the cast of PIPPIN: Rehearsals will start on Monday, January 25th @ 6:30 in the cafeteria. Rehearsal schedules will be available on Friday. Please make sure you pick one up outside the chorus room.

Congrats to the Varsity girls basketball team on their ESCC conference win over Joliet Catholic 52-31. The Lady Irish are playing some great basketball!! Come out and support your team on Friday night here at Mac. The Lady Irish will be playing Nazareth Academy. Tip-off will be at 5:30 for the JV and 7 pm for the varsity. See you there!!

The following students must see Mrs. Hodak today: Logan Boisvert and Justin Hunger.

Junior boys are reminded that Kairos forms are due back in Campus Ministry by Friday.

Mac's ACT Prep Students. See you on Saturday at 7:50AM for Post-test results and anaylsis. Even if you did not take the post-test, come to this final session for valuable information. Bring all ACT materials to make the most of the FINAL SESSION. Four teachers, four rooms = small groups to help you before you take the official ACT test in February, April or June.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! You have until this Friday to sign up for the Spanish Club trip to Chicago to see the Ballet Folklórico de México on Sunday, March 14. We still need a few more people to register in order to get the group rate, or the trip will be cancelled. For more information, go to the Spanish Club activity area on edline or see Señora Ronchetto.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Francis Girard, Kankakee - $50

Cheer practice today from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. has been cancelled.

Today we are on a D ½ day schedule with a slight change. Classes will go 1,2,3, HR, 8,7,4,5,6

If you would like to run faster, jump higher, get stronger, and have some fun doing it, then you should consider going out for track. There will be a meeting for anyone going out for track on Thursday during homeroom in the cafeteria. Bring a pen or pencil.

Regional Math Contest is Saturday February 27th at Parkland College in Champaign. Anyone interested in participating should sign up with Mrs. Ostrowski in room 109.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Ken Grimes, Monticello, IN - $50

Congrats to the Lady Irish basketball team on their victories over 9th ranked Rich Central on Thursday. The girls defeated Marist on Sat. and then topped off the long weekend with another victory in the 20th annual Chicagoland Shoot-out defeating Maine West 56-23. Great weekend of basketball ladies!! The Lady Irish improve to 12-6 on the season. The lady irish will travel to Joliet on wed. to take on the Angels from Joliet Catholic.

Reminder to band students: The pep band will be playing tonight at the boys' basketball game. Please be here by 6:30.

Congratulations to the cast of Pippin and thank you to all who tried out. The cast list may be viewed on the mac website. If you have not already done so, please email Deacon Skelly today by 3:00 PM to accept or decline your role. We will have a read-thru tonight at 6:30 in the cafeteria. Roles and lines of the Band of Players will be assigned. You are excused only if you listed tonight as a conflict. If you signed out a script and still have it in your posession, return it to the chorus room or bring it with you to reahearsal.

Both the All-City track meet and the Irish Relays will be run here at Mac this Spring. You could be down on the track competing. A meeting for everyone interested in going out for track will be held this Thursday during homeroom in the cafeteria. Bring a pen or pencil.

Regional Math Contest is Saturday February 27th at Parkland College in Champaign. Anyone interested in participating should sign up with Mrs. Ostrowski in room 109.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Christine Wilbur, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mrs. Larson

Mrs. Jackson is in need of 10 students to help serve, clear tables and park cars at a party this Saturday evening at Dr. Vallone's house. Please see Mrs. Jackson if you can help. You will receive service hours.

Tonight there will be a Workshop for Peace discussion at the Kankakee Public Library at 7:00 PM. Bishop McNamara alumnus, Alex Frye, will be speaking on his experience working with fellow college students to form Taller de Paz, a program that works with children of internally displaced families in Columbia.

Regional Math Contest is Saturday February 27th at Parkland College in Champaign. Anyone interested in participating should sign up with Mrs. Ostrowski in room 109.

Attention Freshmen or Sophomores trying out for baseball - there will be a brief meeting today right after school in the Clancy Room.

Kairos will be open for Junior boys Tuesday, Jan. 19th.

In 2008, the boy's track team won the sectional and sent a dozen boys to the state finals. In 2009, the girl's track team won the sectional and sent 9 girls to the state finals. This year, it could be you.

Hey basketball fans! Come out and support the Lady Irish tonight as we will host the Olympians from Rich Central H.S. Rich Central is currently ranked 9th in the Chicagoland area. This will be a good tune up as our ladies close in on the State Tournament in a few weeks. Game times are 5:30 and 7.

Attention all students: Beginning Tuesday, January 19th, 2010, BMCHS will change our first hour tardy policy. All unexcused tardies will sit in the cafeteria for the entire first period and receive a zero for the class day. The Dean's office will call the parents as well as having a conference with the tardy student. Further discipline will occur if the problem persists.

Tonight is your final chance to audition for this year’s Spring Musical PIPPIN. Auditions will start at 6:30 in the cafeteria. If you are not trying out for a lead role, you do not have to sing solo. All others will sing in groups. Those wishing to read for a part will have the opportunity to do so. Please wear comfortable clothes for the movement part of the audition. Hope to see you there! We would like to see more guys come out! Results will be posted on the school website.

All students who will be taking PE second semester must have a McNamara uniform PE shirt. They can be purchased in the Bookstore for $10. The Bookstore will be open Thursday and Tuesday during the lunch hours. Please make sure that you buy the shirt before class starts.

School Library Journal is sponsoring a StoryTube contest for students in which they can create a two minute video promoting a favorite book. Students may work as individuals or as a group. See the librarian to learn more.

ATTENTION, Seniors who participated in the State Farm Classic Basketball Tournament: If you: 1) Participated in the 2009 tournament 2) Will graduate this spring 3) Have a minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA 4) Have been admitted or plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college You are eligible to apply for the Holiday Classic Scholarship. You may pick up an application in the Guidance Office.

Kairos registration is now open for senior boys only . See Mrs. Bovie in Campus Ministry.

The BMCHS Spanish Club will be going to see the Ballet Folklórico de México in Chicago on Sunday, March 14. We will leave Mac at 11:00 am and travel by train to the city. The price is $32 per person for the show, plus each student will pay for his/her own lunch, dinner, and Metra ticket. You must be a current member of the BMCHS Spanish Club to participate (to join the club, see Señora). Pre-registration is required by Thursday, January 14. The permission slip is available on edline in the activities section.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Countryside Feeds, St. Anne - $50, today; Jeanne Boyce, Manteno - $50, Friday; Frank Seliga, Manteno - $50 Saturday, Ruth Taylor, Madison, WI - $50, Sunday; Don Granger, Manteno - $100, Monday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ms. Judy Pilarski, Peter Ortega and Alee Rashenskas on Saturday

Sarah Olofsson, Emily Themer, Alex Veronda, Matt Ludwig, Scott Korthals, Allie Hana, Austin Herman, Ed Jurkovic----please see Mrs. Klonowski in room 116 sometime today.

Girls Basketball practice will be from 4-5:15 tonight.

Hey basketball fans! Come out and support the Lady Irish on Thursday night as we will host the Olympians from Rich Central H.S. Rich Central is currently ranked 9th in the Chicagoland area. This will be a good tune up as our ladies close in on the State Tournament in a few weeks. Game times are 5:30 and 7.

Come out tonight and tomorrow to audition for this year’s Spring Musical PIPPIN. Auditions will start at 6:30 in the cafeteria. If you are not trying out for a lead role, you do not have to sing solo. All others will sing in groups. Those wishing to read for a part will have the opportunity to do so. Please wear comfortable clothes for the movement part of the audition. Hope to see you there!

The following students need to see Mrs. Hodak today: Sean Moody, Liz Davis, Dajour Caffey, Mason Schweizer and Gabriel Taylor.

Last spring the members of the track teams won over 200 medals, plaques and ribbons. Think about it. You know you want to.

Reminder: If you are taking PE second semester you will need to purchase a PE t-shirt by Tuesday, Jan. 19th. They are available in the bookstore for $10.

Big Brothers and Sisters…please see Miss LaMore during your lunch today.

Kairos registration is now open for senior boys only . See Mrs. Bovie in Campus Ministry.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Todd & Julie Rapp, Bonfield - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Chris Norton

Reminder: If you are taking PE second semester you will need to purchase a PE t-shirt by Tuesday, Jan. 19th. They are in the bookstore for $10.

Do you think you're fast? Think you can jump high? Are you the strongest person in your class? Track is coming. Stay tuned.

All members of this year's cross-country team need to see Coach Klipp some time today about this weekend's team party.

Congratulations to the Varsity girls basketball team for their 46-32 victory over Normal U-High. The Lady Irish were led by Melissa LaReau's 16 points. The Lady Irish will host Rich Central on Thursday here at Mac. Thank you to the students that came out to support the teams. A special thank you to Mitch Gerth, Tyler Arseneau, Tricia Powell and Alexis Payne for working the concession stand.

Congratulations to the girls jv basketball team on their 31-30 victory over Normal U-High. The Lady Irish continue their 3 game winning streak. The Irish were led by Kiley Weigt's 18 points.

Any student that is considering, even mildly, auditioning for the Spring Musical, Pippin this is for you. Tonight from 7-9 pm in the Cafe we will be holding an audition workshop to prep for the auditions this Wednesday and Thursday. This is not a requirement, but for those that attend, you will have a leg up in preparation coming into auditions. We will discuss, how the audition will run, and work on audition exercises. See Senor Geary for more details.

Thursday the 14th there will be a Workshop for Peace discussion at the Kankakee Public Library at 7:00 PM. Bishop McNamara alumnus, Alex Frye, will be speaking on his experience working with fellow college students to form Taller de Paz, a program that works with children of internally displaced families in Columbia. The program encourages peaceful resolutions to conflict and self expression. Bishop McNamara Human Rights encourages you to attend in order to learn more about the Columbian Civil War, the project, and how to get involved.

Kairos registration is now open for senior boys only . See Mrs. Bovie in Campus Ministry.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: David Harmon, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Luke Akerman

Kairos registration is now open for senior boys only . See Mrs. Bovie in Campus Ministry.

There are still 7 openings for the father/son bags tournament on Jan. 31st. Please see Mrs. Jackson to sign up.

If you are interested in working the concession stand during the girls jv basketball game tonight for service hours see Mrs. Weigt asap.

Congratulations to the Cheerleaders for placing 3rd in the Alan B. Shepard Invitational! Great job girls!

Come out and support the girls basketball teams tonight. They play at home jv at 5:30, varsity at 7:00 against Normal UHigh.

Human rights awareness group will be immediately after school in Deacon Skelly's Room. All are welcome.

It's time to try out for Bishop McNamara's spring musical, Pippin! Tonight is Movie Preview Night at 7:00 in the Clancy Room. Come check out a script and fill out an audition form. Auditions: Wednesday, January 13 & Thursday January 14 6:30 PM in the cafeteria.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Jan. 8, Alva Griest, Kankakee - $50; Jan. 9, Ed & Sheri Gorman, Kankakee - $50; Jan. 10, Dan Frank, Bourbonnais - $50; Jan. 11, Jack Rays, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Dylan Schweizer

Tonight's freshmen boys' basketball game against Herscher is cancelled.

Tomorrow night is Grade School Night, spread the word to all your grade school friends!

Green Key members are reminded to make their phone calls tonight!

Mac's ACT Prep Class meets on Saturday, January 9. Check in is at 7:45 with ID. This week's session is a "post-test" so check out your student booklet, general section, page 10 for details. Testing starts promptly at 8:00AM with the session ending by 11:45AM. Do some practicing with your red book before the post-test.

Information is available in the Guidance Office regarding the Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship Program. You must be 17 to submit an application. See Mr. Raiche for info.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Aaron & Megan Kerouac, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Matt Wilk, Meghan Kelly

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Jan. 1 - Dennis & Joyce Shear, Bradley - $5,000; Jan. 2 - Kate Rogers, Bourbonnais - $50; Jan. 3 - Art Nabors, St. Anne - $50; Jan. 4 - Patty & Tom Bailey, Bourbonnais - $100; Jan. 5 - Suzanne Whalen, Joliet - $50; Jan. 6 - Cliff & Ruth Schroeder, Chebanse - $50

Congrats to the Varsity girls basketball team on their 55- 39 victory over BBCHS. The Lady Irish were led by Erika Tatum’s 17 points. The Irish improve to 8-5 on the season. A special thanks goes out to all who braved the cold to support our girls. The next contest for the Lady Irish will be on Thursday as they travel to Providence Catholic.

Congrats to the JV girls basketball team on their victory over BBCHS last night at Bradley. The Lady Irish were led by Kiley Weigt’s 15 points.

There will be Green Key meetings during lunches today.

"Mac's ACT Prep Class meets on Saturday, January 9. Check in is at 7:45 with ID. This week's session is a "post-test" so check out your student booklet, general section, page 10 for details. Testing starts promptly at 8:00AM with the session ending by 11:45AM. Do some practicing with your red book before the post-test."

January 8 is World Literacy Day. Celebrate by reading!

Anyone that has ceile calendar money please get it to Mrs. Jackson as soon as possible so it can be counted and and names can be entered in the drawing.

According to UNESCO, approximately 776 million adults worldwide lack basic literacy skills. The majority of these people live in developing countries and nearly 67% of them are women. The ability to read and write proficiently enables people to both empower themselves through education and be productive members of society. In honor of International Literacy Day please do what you can to bring awareness to the fight against illiteracy. This message was brought to you by Bishop McNamara Human Rights.

Information is available in the Guidance Office regarding the Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship Program. You must be 17 to submit an application. See Mr. Raiche for info.

Deadline for IHSA Solo and Ensemble entries is January 22nd . Please See Mr. Schultz or Deacon Skelly to sign up ASAP.

Do you enjoy singing? Do you play an instrument? Consider joining Chorus or Band this second semester. See your guidance counselor to sign up.

Audition week for The Spring Musical: PIPPIN, has been moved to next week. Please visit the school web site or check the flyers for more information.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jeremy Belisle, Katie Ryan

January 1 - 5, 2010 Ceile Calendar Winners will be drawn on Tuesday, January 5 and posted at that time. Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to Jaelen Hull for being selected to the IHSA student advisory committee.

Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team for finishing 3rd in the State Farm Classic. Congratulations to Erika Tatum for being selected to the State Farm Classic All Tournament Team.

Come out and support our basketball teams Tuesday night as our girls teams travel to Bradley and play at 5:30 and 7:00. The boys play at McNamara against Peotone at 5:45 and 7:15.

The following students please see Mrs. St. Aubin in the development office today: Sarah Olofsson, Moira Martin and Jennifer Ostrowski

All members of this year's cross-country team and anyone interested in running this winter should report to Room 118 (Biology Lab) immediately after these announcements.

The Scholastic Bowl Teams will practice Monday and Thursday this week at the regular times.

Deadline for IHSA Solo and Ensemble entries is January 22nd . Please See Mr. Schultz or Deacon Skelly to sign up ASAP.

Do you enjoy singing? Do you play an instrument? Consider joining Chorus or Band this second semester. See your guidance counselor to sign up.

Human Rights Awareness Group will meet today after school in Deacon Skelly’s room. All are welcome.

Audition week for The Spring Musical: PIPPIN, has been moved to next week. Please visit the school web site or check the flyers for more information.

Kelsey Bond, Nicole Coglianese, Taylor Divit, Jill Glazar, Lisette Munoz, Allison Noel, Lauren Vallone, and Abby Young are asked to see Mrs. Bovie today.

All boys who have gone on Kairos are asked to see Mrs. Bovie immediately after school today for a brief meeting. The meeting will take place in Campus Ministry.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Amanda Krawiec

Lady Irish Soccer Team: You may pick up the items that you ordered from Mrs. St. Aubin in the development office today.

Would the following Juniors please see Mr. Raiche in the Guidance Office before leaving school today: Lauren Ludwig, Nick Ludwig, Sam Memenga, Alexa Salkeld and Belinda Schaafsma

Library books should be returned or renewed today. Please remember that overdue fines will accrue during the break.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Jim Frogge, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jacob Landis

"ACT Prep Students! Deadline is looming to register for the February 6 ACT Test. Make Santa happy and register before Christmas. During Christmas break...break out the red book and do some extra reading from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, etc. Merry Christmas."

There will be pizza for sale in the cafeteria today.

Library books should be returned or renewed this week. Please remember that overdue fines will accrue during the break.

Old baseball and basketball uniforms will be on sale to students today and tomorrow during lunch periods. Please see Coach Quick if you are interested.

All Career Center students will be excused from the Career Center on Friday.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Barb St. John, Omaha, NE - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Morgan Cantrell

There will be pizza for sale in the cafeteria today and tomorrow.

Old baseball and basketball uniforms will be on sale to students Tues. – Fri. during lunch periods. Please see Coach Quick if you are interested.

Library books should be returned or renewed this week. Please remember that overdue fines will accrue during the break.

Career Center students having fourth period lunch will attend Career Center on Thursday, all others will be excused. All Career Center students will be excused from the Career Center on Friday

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Michael Meyers, St. Louis, MO - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mark Austin

There will be pizza for sale in the cafeteria on exam days, Wednesday and Thursday, from 11:15 until 12:15.

Old baseball and basketball uniforms will be on sale to students Tues. – Fri. during lunch periods. Please see Coach Quick if you are interested.

Congratulations to the Band and Chorus on a job well done at last night's concert. Thank you to all the students, faculty and staff that were in attendance.

Here’s a special announcement for all 17-and 18-year-old men: It’s a reminder for you to register for Selective Service within one month of your 18th birthday. This is a Federal Law, and those who fail to do so may be denied student loans, job training, government jobs, and driver’s licenses in most states. We want you to have all the facts, take your civic responsibility seriously, and make the most of every opportunity. If you have questions, Mr. Raiche, Counselor, has more information. You can get a Selective Service registration card at your local post office or just register online at www.sss.gov.

All Career Center students will attend the Career Center on Wednesday. Career Center students having fourth period lunch will attend Career Center on Thursday, all others will be excused. All Career Center students will be excused from the Career Center on Friday

Library books should be returned or renewed this week. Please remember that overdue fines will accrue during the break.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Cheryl Stevens, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Sam O'Reilly

Katie Ryan please see Mrs. St. Aubin in the Development Office during homeroom.

Do you have a great place to put a placement test yard sign? Please pick one up on your way out the door today.

Any Green Key member who has not dropped off their Christmas cards needs to do so immediately.

Kairos pictures are now available on the website.

Human rights will not meet today due to Deacon Skelly making concert preparations. See you after break.

Come out and support our band and chorus as they perform their Christmas concert tonight. 7:00 in Kresge Auditorium. Located on the campus of ONU right across from Jimmy Johns.

Irish Boys Soccer will have their Awards Night on Monday, December 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Ben Smith, Bradley - $100

All of the students who signed up to work the Jingle Bell 5K this Sunday should stop and see Mr. Klipp sometime today.

Congratulations to the new club officers of Future Business Leaders of America. Leading this year's club will be President, Jordan Bradford; Vice-President, Aaron DeGroot, Secretary, Julia Vasquez; and Treasurer, Greg Macagba. We look forward to a great year!

Kairos pictures are now available on the website.

There will be no charges allowed in the cafeteria until we return from Christmas break. All charges must be paid today!

Irish Boys Soccer will have their Awards Night on Monday, December 14, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Miss LaMore is looking for contributions to the Blarney Stone. Interested students should see her today or tomorrow.

ACT Prep Group! Saturday's class starts promptly at 8:00AM so plan to be in your Science and Reading classrooms by 7:50. Punctuality is a corner stone of success on the ACT test. Check out Mac's website for updated information...under Current Students and in the ACT Prep folder.

All Green key members are reminded to have their cards to Miss LaMore by lunch today.

Just a reminder that tomorrow is the date for our wrapping party. Meet at Pioneer Park Field House 750 N Hobbie Kankakee, Il on December 12th from 1-4 p.m. If you want to bring scissors and tape, that would be helpful-be sure to label them with your name because we all know how scissors can walk away!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Linda Gore, Bourbonnais - $50, today; Leslie Kozlowski, Orland Park - $50, Saturday; Marlene Huot, Bradley - $50, Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Anthony Gilbert, today; Korey Decker, Sunday

Olivet will be here today during homeroom in Mr. Zinanni's office to see any senior football player that is interested in playing.

Lady Irish Soccer girls are reminded that any orders and checks are to be turned into Mrs. St. Aubin today.

Jostens will be here tomorrow during the lunch hours to service class rings.

Jackie Kurek please see Mrs. Jackson today for sure.

Miss LaMore is looking for contributions to the Blarney Stone. Interested students should see her today or tomorrow.

If you eat at Beef O’Bradys tonight between 4-9 p.m , 20% of your bill will be donated to the K3 Humane Society. Come out on the tenth, enjoy great food, and help the animals.

All Green key members are reminded to have their cards to Miss LaMore by lunch on Friday.

There will be a Future Business Leaders of America meeting tonight at Chicago Dough at 6:00 p.m. We will be having elections and there will be free pizza.

Just a reminder that this Saturday is the date for our wrapping party. Meet at Pioneer Park Field House 750 N Hobbie Kankakee, Il on December 12th from 1-4 p.m. If you want to bring scissors and tape, that would be helpful-be sure to label them with your name because we all know how scissors can walk away!

There will be a baseball meeting today during homeroom. All interested baseball players should report to the cafeteria for this informational meeting.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Daniel Harpin, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ms. Mary Antosz

Lady Irish soccer all order forms and checks are to be turned into Mrs. St. Aubin no later than tomorrow, December 10, 2009.

There will be a Future Business Leaders of America meeting tomorrow at Chicago Dough at 6:00 p.m. We will be having elections and there will be free pizza.

If you eat at Beef O’Bradys Thursday, Dec. 10 between 4-9 p.m , 20% of your bill will be donated to the K3 Humane Society. Come out on the tenth, enjoy great food, and help the animals.

There will be Green key meetings during lunches today.

There will be a baseball meeting on Thursday, December 10th during homeroom. All interested baseball players should report to the cafeteria for this informational meeting.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Diane Conder, Freeburg, IL - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Gina Vallone

We are on a different schedule today. Classes will be 30 minute periods with mass after 3rd, which is 10:45.

Pizza, grinders, soup, gatorade, a long-sleeve t-shirt, and service hours - Interested? See Mr. Klipp today about helping at the Jingle Bell 5K this Sunday.

The boys basketball teams play at Hales tonight; freshman at 4:30, JV at 6:00 and Varsity at 7:30. Hales is located at 4930 Cottage Grove, Chicago - take the Dan Ryan N to 47th St. go east on 47th to Cottage Grove; turn right on Cottage Grove, drive 2 blocks to the school.

Spanish Club members – Join Señora this Wednesday for breakfast and the opportunity to practice your Spanish. Bring your own breakfast to room 112 at 7:30 am on Wednesday for “Desayuno con Señora”.

There will be a baseball meeting on Thursday, December 10th during homeroom. All interested baseball players should report to the cafeteria for this informational meeting.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Sherry Anderson, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Dillon Kane, Allison Noel

The boys basketball teams play at Hales tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 8th; freshman at 4:30, JV at 6:00 and Varsity at 7:30. Hales is located at 4930 Cottage Grove, Chicago - take the Dan Ryan N to 47th St. go east on 47th to Cottage Grove; turn right on Cottage Grove, drive 2 blocks to the school.

The cross-country team is reminded that the awards night is tonight at 6:00. It is a dress up affair.

There are 7 spots left. If you are looking for service hours, a long sleeve t-shirt and great refreshments, see Mr. Klipp about helping at the Jingle Bell 5K this Sunday.

Attention Scholastic Bowl players. Be sure to sign up with Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo to compete tomorrow in our home meet. Varsity will not practice this afternoon, but will practice on Thursday. JV will practice today and Thursday. The Varsity team is needed to set up for matches 15 minutes after school tomorrow and all team members should be in the competition room by 3:45. Spectators are welcome as both JV and Varsity will compete in league matches again at Timothy Christian and St. Laurence.

There will be a baseball meeting on Thursday, December 10th during homeroom. All interested baseball players should report to the cafeteria for this informational meeting.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Brenda Montgomery, Kankakee - $100

Sarah St. Aubin, Alex Heinberg and Sean Hurley be sure to see Mrs. Jackson during homeroom, if you haven’t already done so.

Don’t forget to come to the Development Office to pick up your Ceile Calendar clothing prizes.

We still have 10 openings for the Father son Bag Tournament. On Monday we are going to offer the spots to youth groups and Catholic Grade School 8th graders. See Mrs. Jackson if you have questions.

There are 10 spots left. If you would like to earn service hours, get a long sleeve t-shirt and have refreshments, see Mr. Klipp about helping at the Jingle Bell Run for arthritis on Sunday, Dec. 13th.

There will be a baseball meeting on Thursday, December 10th during homeroom. All interested baseball players should report to the cafeteria for this informational meeting.

Anyone interested in singing the national anthem at McNamara basketball games please see the band director, Mr. Schultz.

WAYBA has created a video from last week’s boy’s basketball game vs. Herscher. Click on “links” on the basketball web page to view.

All merchandise in the Hammes Bookstore will be 15% off on Friday. Just in time for the holidays, shop during lunches or at Friday night’s basketball game.

Kairos 31 Photos have been posted on the Campus Ministry Website.

"ACT prep sessions continue THIS Saturday from 8-11AM. Come prepared with specific deficits that you worked on in Math and English. Sessions will begin with this topic. Dig in to those red books before Saturday!"

Here are two service hour opportunities: YMCA Saturday, Dec. 5 from 5-9 p.m. Students are needed to help serve for Armstrong Christmas Party. 5-8 people are needed. Call Katie 815-953-7745. Garden of Prayer is having a Toy Drive and needs people to help wrap presents on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 1-4 p.m. This will take place at Pioneer Park Fieldhouse. The more the merrier. See Mrs. Bovie to sign up.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Tom Dionne, Bradley - $50; Kevin Gorman, Manhattan - $50; Alisa Springer and John Burgress, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mrs. Ostrowski, today; Jack Malpasuto, Saturday; Cecilyne Mora, Karen Olshefski, Alicia Verghese, Sunday

The Kankakee County Health Department will be holding a vaccination clinic for the H1N1 vaccine at Bishop McNamara tonight from 4-8 p.m. This clinic is intended for children in Kindergarten through high school. Other family members and residents who are eligible may receive the vaccine as well. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions please call 815-802-9390 or go to www.kankakeehealth.org.

Anyone interested in singing the national anthem at McNamara basketball games please see the band director, Mr. Schultz.

The freshman boys basketball game for tonight against Clifton has been cancelled. The game is rescheduled for Monday, December 14th at 6:00 at Clifton.

WAYBA has created a video from last week’s boy’s basketball game vs. Herscher. Click on “links” on the basketball web page to view.

All merchandise in the Hammes Bookstore will be 15% off on Friday. Just in time for the holidays, shop during lunches or at Friday night’s basketball game.

Kairos 31 Photos have been posted on the Campus Ministry Website.

Attend Reconciliation in Rm 103 (Campus Ministry) between 10:30am and 12:30 pm today. Now is a good time to seek the Sacrament of Reconciliation to prepare for Christmas.

Provena Heritage Village has a part-time position available in their dietary department. Must be at least 16 years of age and enjoy working with the elderly. Hours are 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Apply in person at Provena Heritage Village, 901 N. Entrance Ave. in Kankakee.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Roger Elliott, Momence - $50

The Kankakee County Health Department will be holding a vaccination clinic for the H1N1 vaccine at Bishop McNamara on Thursday, Dec. 3rd from 4-8 p.m. This clinic is intended for children in Kindergarten through high school. Other family members and residents who are eligible may receive the vaccine as well. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions please call 815-802-9390 or go to www.kankakeehealth.org.

The freshman boys basketball game for Thursday against Clifton has been canceled. The game is rescheduled for Monday, December 14th at 6:00 at Clifton.

The yearbook staff will meet in room 24 on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. All are welcome. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Ostrowski.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Lavonne Linneman, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Lauren Ludwig, Nick Ludwig

All members of this year's cross-country team should stop and see Coach Klipp sometime today.

Mr. Klipp is looking for about a dozen students to work at the Jingle Bell 5K on Sunday, Dec. 13th. All volunteers get service hours, refreshments and a long sleeve t-shirt. See Mr. Klipp to sign up.

Scholastic Bowl players going to Joliet should meet in the cafeteria immediately after school today.

Good Luck to the girls basketball team tonight as they travel to Benet Academy. The jv game is at 5:30 followed by varsity at 7:00.

The freshman boys basketball game for Thursday against Clifton has been canceled. The game is rescheduled for Monday, December 14th at 6:00 at Clifton.

The yearbook staff will meet in room 24 on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. All are welcome. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Ostrowski.

The BMCHS Spanish Club will be going caroling and having a Christmas party on Wednesday, December 2. We will meet in the main parking lot at 6:30 for caroling. Please sign up in advance with Señora by Tuesday, December 1.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Diane Boudreau, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Gabe Paquette, Mike Paquette

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Basketball team for their ESCC victory over Carmel of Mundelein Friday.

Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team for their 2-1 finish in the Olivet Thanksgiving Tournament beating Herscher and BBCHS. Congratulations to Jamar Rivera for being selected to the all tournament team and to Derek O'Connor for being selected the tournament's MVP.

Boys, don’t forget to get your reservations in for the Father/Son Bag Tournament. After December 1 we will offer registrations to the general public. We still have some spots remaining. See Mrs. Jackson if you need more information, or to hold your spot.

The yearbook staff will meet in room 24 on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. All are welcome. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Ostrowski.

Attention Scholastic Bowl Team members: Be sure to sign up with Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo to compete tomorrow at Joliet Catholic. Team members going to JCA should meet right after school in the cafeteria for 2:45 departure. Regular team practices will be held this week Monday and Thursday before and after school.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Thanksgiving Dinner. We made 975 people really, really happy.

Anyone who has Ceile Calendar money should get it to Mrs. Jackson as soon as possible.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Howard Offerman, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jared O'Connor, Jay Slone

To all Mac students attending ONU Thanksgiving Classic Boys Basketball Tournament, we appreciate your support in advance and want this to be a positive and fun experience for everyone. We are guests of Olivet Nazarene University and McHie Arena and will conduct ourselves accordingly. Please be aware of the regulations that will be enforced at the tournament: Noisemakers of any type are prohibited. Students are expected to wear shirts and appropriate attire. Body paint is prohibited, face paint is acceptable. Signs stating disrespect are prohibited. Students are reminded to exhibit positive sportsmanship at all times, inappropriate or unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated and cause for immediate removal from the tournament. The cost for admission is $3.

Come cheer on the Irish Boys Basketball Team at their season opener tonight at ONU against Bradley at 7:30. Good Luck Boys!

Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team for their 75-49 victory over Harlan. This advances them to the Rich South Galaxy Championship game tomorrow night at 6:30.

The yearbook staff will meet in room 24 today after school.

Mr. Storer from the Coastguard will be here during lunch today.

The PSAT/NMSQT scores have arrived for those JUNIORS who took the test on Saturday, October 17th. Please stop in the Guidance Office today to receive your test results

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Audrey Kyrouac, Bourbonnais - $50, today; Larry & Mary Kay Wilk, Allen Park, MI - $50, Wednesday; Chewy Brichetto, Chicago - $500, Thursday; Wendy Wines, Bourbonnais - $50, Friday; Annette Kurzejka, Kankakee - $50, Saturday; Steven Guyatt, Kankakee - $50, Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Lissette Munoz, Mr. Wayne Schultz, today; Victoria Ader, Wednesday; Alyssa Pitts, Rocco Zinanni, Thursday; Paige McClintock, Saturday; Madison Harmon, Sunday

Don’t forget, anyone who has earned the Friday shirt by selling 20 calendars can wear that shirt to school tomorrow (Tuesday) with jeans. We have extended Ceile Calenar turn-ins until Monday after Thanksgiving November 30 to qualify for prizes. All calendar business should be handled directly with Mrs. Jackson in the Development Office.

The yearbook staff will meet in room 24 Tuesday after school.

Congratulations to the Varsity Girl's Basketball Team for their 44-40 victory over Lincoln-Way North on Saturday. They will be playing in the semi-finals tonight at 5:00 in the Rich South Galaxy Tournament.

The PSAT/NMSQT scores have arrived for those JUNIORS who took the test on Saturday, October 17th. Please stop in the Guidance Office today or tomorrow to receive your test results

Varsity Scholastic Bowl practice this afternoon will be to watch the second part of the film "Gandhi." Please also sign up to compete in the December 1st league matches at Joliet Catholic. December 1st is Tuesday after Thanksgiving break.

Football Players and Cheerleaders: The football and cheerleading banquet is tonight at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Please check the invitation that was mailed to you on what to bring.

There will be no Human Rights Awareness Group meeting after school today.

Congratulations to the Cast, Crew and Orchestra for a job well done on the Fall Play. A big thank you to all the staff and students who came out to see it.

There is a Pepsi refrigerated located in the cafeteria. This is where students will be storing their lunches from now on. No one is allowed in the kitchen except for kitchen staff!

There will be no lunch charges until after we return from Thanksgiving break. If you owe money, it must be paid today. Please read the paper you are given when you charge your lunch. If you do not pay back the next day you are not allowed to charge again.

All Girls Tennis Players there will be a banquet in Mrs. Franco’s room tonight at 6:00 p.m. ALL parents are invited as well! Food and drinks provided!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Carolyn Koerner, Bourbonnais - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Te'Andre Watson, Cylis West and Mr. Sam Thomas

There is a pepsi refrigerator located in the cafeteria. This is where students will be storing their lunches from now on and no one is allowed in the kitchen except kitchen staff.

There will be no lunch charges until after we return from Thanksgiving break. If you owe money it must be paid today. Please read the paper you are given when you charge your lunch. If you do not pay back the next day, you are not allowed to charge the next day.

Girls, the McNamara school uniform skirt is currently 25% off at Schoolbelles until Jan. 3rd.

Football Players and Cheerleaders: The football and cheerleading banquet is Monday, November 23rd at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Please check the invitation that was mailed to you on what to bring

Group Kairos photos will be available Friday on the campus ministry page of the website.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Aleea Vinke

Katie Ryan, Taylor McThenia, Madeline Lewis, Kaelynn Fay, Jordan Beaupre and Olivia LaMore – please see Mrs. St. Aubin in the Development Office during homeroom today.

Tomorrow, Friday, is our final Ceile Calendar turn-in. You should be in your homeroom at 8:00 AM. If we bring in $27,000 we will earn a second free day. We will announce the all-school top seller tomorrow, and if you have sold at least 20 calendars, you may wear your long-sleeve t-shirt to school with jeans next Tuesday. Top home room tomorrow will have an ice cream party on Monday. Top class overall average per student will be first in the lunch line all of December. Right now freshman class is leading, but juniors are close behind. Everyone must be in their homeroom at 8:00 whether or not you have calendar money to turn in.

Congrats to the JV girls basketball team on their 34-6 victory over Morris Tuesday night in the Morris tournament.

All Girls Tennis Players there will be a banquet in Mrs. Franco’s room Monday at 6:00 p.m. ALL parents are invited as well! Food and drinks provided!

Girls, the McNamara school uniform skirt is currently 25% off at Schoolbelles until Jan. 3rd.

Group Kairos photos will be available Friday on the campus ministry page of the Mac website.

Football Players and Cheerleaders: The football and cheerleading banquet is Monday, November 23rd at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Please check the invitation that was mailed to you on what to bring.

Jan St.John, 6th grade math/reading teacher at Liberty School in Bourbonnais, is looking for volunteers to help students after school with homework. The program runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 – 4:15. Contact Mrs. St. John at 815-929-5062 or email stjohn@besd53.k12.il.us if you can help, even if for only one day. This would be a great opportunity to earn service hours.

All girls from Kairos 31 are reminded to check in Campus Ministry if you didn't pick up your Bibles. If you haven't turned in your checks, please do so asap.

Volleyball players: The volleyball banquet is this Sunday at 6:30 at McNamara.

Boys, don’t forget to get your reservation in for the Father Son Bag Tournament held here at Mac on Sunday, January 31. Cost is $30 per team, winning team receives $250 cash. After December 1, we will offer spots to other teams.

Advance tickets are now on sale for the Fall Play - You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. Performance dates are this friday at 7:00 and Sunday at 2:00. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students and may be purchased in the developement office.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Cindy Rogers, Boca Raton, FL - $50

Girls, the McNamara school uniform skirt is currently 25% off at Schoolbelles until Jan. 3rd.

Group Kairos photos will be available Friday on the campus ministry page of the website.

Football Players and Cheerleaders: The football and cheerleading banquet is Monday, November 23rd at 6:00 in the cafeteria. Please check the invitation that was mailed to you on what to bring.

All girls from Kairos 31 are reminded to check in Campus Ministry if you didn't pick up your Bibles. If you haven't turned in your checks, please do so asap.

On April 24, 1998 Bishop Juan Gerardi released a report that named the D-2 Military Agency as a main participant in human rights atrocities including extra-judicial executions, forced disappearances, massacres, and torture during the Guatemalan Civil War. Two days later he was bludgeoned to death by the leader of the D-2 Military Agency and SOA alumnus Col. Byron Disrael Lima Estrada, his son, and a third accomplice. Bishop Gerardi was silenced while giving a voice to the voiceless. Please honor him by bringing awareness to the SOA and injustices throughout the world. This Message was brought to you by Bishop McNamara Human Rights.

Volleyball players: The volleyball banquet is this Sunday at 6:30 at McNamara.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Lori Velma, Kankakee - $50

All girls going to Morris tonight need to be in the gym at 4:45 p.m. Please bring both uniforms.

Attention Varsity Scholastic Bowl players: Since the JV will use the lockout system this afternoon, the Varsity team will not practice today. Mrs. Linneman will show the second part of the film Gandhi today after school.

Our final Ceile Calendar turn-in is this Friday at 8:00 AM in your homeroom. Some money has already been received so we need just $27,366 to make our 110% and earn the free day in March. Our calendar’s success depends on everyone exceeding what is required. Lets all work for Mac.

ACT prep course is off and running! The few who missed Saturday's class, see Mrs. Memenga in room 115 to pick up your materials.

St. Joe's Lady Vikings basketball game will be hosting their last home game tonight against Maternity B.V.M. beginning at 5:00. All proceeds will go to a children's charity. Come out and support this special event.

Don't forget the canned food drive is going on now through the 23rd of November. Information is posted in your homerooms. Bring the food items to your homerooms and have some fun making a design or sculpture. The homeroom with the best display will win a grub day.

Yesterday marked the 20th anniversary of the massacre of six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper, and her daughter in San Salvador. Nineteen of the military officers that were cited for this horrendous crime had been trained at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia. This weekend people will gather at the gates of Ft. Benning in an attempt to raise awareness to close the school and to honor those that were killed in the massacre and the countless others who have died at the hands of SOA graduates This message was brought to you by Bishop McNamara Human Rights.

The BMCHS Spanish Club will be having a karaoke and games night on Wednesday, November 18, starting at 7:00, in room 112. There is no charge for this event, but you must sign up in advance with Señora by Tuesday, November 17.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: SuzAnne Hernandez, Aroma Park -$50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Adrianna Perozzi

Don’t forget to get your volunteer forms in for working the Thanksgiving Dinner.

Congratulations to Zach St. Aubin on being named to the Daily Journal All Area Soccer Team.

St. Joe's Lady Vikings basketball game will be hosting their last home game Tuesday, Nov. 17th against Maternity B.V.M. beginning at 5:00. All proceeds will go to a children's charity. Come out and support this special event.

Congratulations to Belinda Schaafsma on being named to the Daily Journal All Area Volleyball team!

Josh Kite from Iowa Wesleyan will be here on Tuesday, November 17th, during the lunch hours in the cafeteria.

Attention Scholastic Bowl players: There has been a change in plans regarding competition for tomorrow. The team will not go to St. Francis tomorrow afternoon. Instead, the team will scrimmage Tuesday afternoon at 2:45 at home. In addition, Mrs. Linneman will show the 2nd part of the film "Gandhi" on Wednesday this week. See your coaches with any questions.

Attention All Students: The first meeting for the Future Business Leaders of America is tonight from 6-7:30 at Chicago Dough. Mr. Mike Stanfa will be talking about Business Law and Business Ethics. Contact Matt Kurzejka if you have any questions.

Human Rights Awareness will meet after school in deacon Skelly's room. All are welcome.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Julie Johnson, Momence - $100

The annual Pam Branka Memorial basketball scrimmage will take place tomorrow afternoon beginning at 2:00 in the gym. The scrimmage will feature all girls and boys level of basketball.

Congratulations to Vanessa Buenrostro for being the winner of the Kankakee VFW script writing contest.

Attention All Students: The first meeting for the Future Business Leaders of America will be next Monday, Nov. 16th from 6-7:30 at Chicago Dough. Mr. Mike Stanfa will be talking about Business Law and Business Ethics. Contact Matt Kurzejka if you have any questions.

Mac's ACT Prep course begins THIS Saturday at 7:50AM in the Smith Center and ends at noon. Bring pencils and calculators along with a healthy snack and drink. IF you attended the Family Orientation on Oct. 13, show up at 8:45 in Smith Center. Most of you will meet at 7:50AM.

CEILE CALENDER WINNERS: Kay McClaren, St. Anne - $50, today; Peter Crego, Kankakee - $50, Saturday; Audrey Dockemeyer, Bourbonnais - $50, Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Justin Hunger, Joan Sammons, today; Dan Laurent, tomorrow

Mr. Zinanni needs to see the Letterman Club officers today during homeroom in his office.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Leonard Ratuszny, St. Anne - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mr. McLain

Scholastic Bowl players are reminded that Thursday practice will be held tomorrow after school and because of the late start at 8:00 tomorrow morning.

Attention 2009 Cross-Country Team: There will be a meeting in Coach Klipp's room at 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning. Coach Klipp will bring breakfast. Your ticket to the breakfast is ALL of your equipment - uniform and wind suit.

Eric Cooper and Aaron Kyrouac must see Mrs. Hodak today! There will be no cafeteria charges allowed the rest of the week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Tracey Vowell, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Samantha Weigt

Miss LaMore would like to remind all students assisting with sports during today's Mornings at Mac to be in the gym from 10:45-11:45.

Attention Scholastic Bowl Team Players: Mrs. Linneman will show the first part of the film "Gandhi" in Room 104 after school today. Any interested student is welcome. Also, due to the late start on Thursday, the morning practice this Thursday will begin at 8:00 a.m.

Attention anyone interested in helping create and produce The Shamrock, our yearbook: There will be a meeting after school today in room 24. If you have any questions see Mrs. Ostrowski.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jamie Leech, Bourbonnais -$50.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Peter Sinise

Posters will be distributed to homerooms today regarding this year’s canned food drive. The drive will include a competition between homerooms, in which a structure of canned foods should be built by students with their donations. Please see the poster in your homeroom, or ask your homeroom supervisor for more information regarding this competition, which will end on November 23.

Attention Varsity football players there is a meeting in the stadium right after school today at 2:45.

Attention anyone interested in helping create and produce The Shamrock, our yearbook: There will be a meeting after school tomorrow in room 24. If you have any questions see Mrs. Ostrowski.

If you have Ceile Calendar money be sure to turn it in to Mrs. Jackson in the Development Office. We still need $3090 by noon today to qualify for the free day.

Mary Ward from Northwest Missouri State University will be here today during homeroom in room 102.

Congratulations to the girl's cross-country team for their 12th place finish in the state finals on Saturday. Aimee Sims earned All-State honors by finishing 5th overall in the state meet, the highest finish ever by an Irish runner. Details are in the trophy case and on the website. Thanks to all of you who made the trip to Peoria to support the Lady Irish.

The following students are to see Mrs. Hodak in the cafeteria today: Eric Cooper, Bobby Sohl, Aaron Kyrouac and Mitchell Gerth. All charges from last week must be paid today!

Girls Basketball players - the deadline to order shoes online is Thursday, Nov. 12th.

There will be a Human Rights Awareness Meeting today after school in deacon Skelly's room. All members please try to attend. New members are always welcome.

Reminder to any girl interested in basketball cheerleading there is open gym tonight in the balcony from 5:30 - 7:30.

A sixth grade teacher at Liberty in Bourbonnais is looking for volunteers to help with an after school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 – 4:15. If interested, see Mrs. Larson in the guidance office. This would be a great opportunity to earn service hours.

Softball Players: There will be a meeting for all girls trying out for softball this spring today during homeroom in the cafeteria. If you can not attend the meeting please call Coach Schmidt 815-468-7997.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Arretti Tatum, Bourbonnais - $100

The Irish Swimmin Women had another outstanding performance. The ladies put up 6 personal best times during Thursdays meet by Jorgi Phelps, Rochelle Latta and Hayley Coash. Coash set 2 school records. Check the website for details. The Irish Swimming Women will conclude their season on November 14th where they will compete in the Section meet at Lincoln-Way East. Keep it up ladies!! Way to go!!

Any student interested in helping at the Geneseo football game, see Coach McLain sometime today.

Boys Basketball: Anyone interested in trying out for boys basketball report to the cafeteria during homeroom today for a meeting.

Softball Players: There will be a meeting for all girls trying out for softball this spring on Monday, November 9th during homeroom in the cafeteria. If you can not attend the meeting please call Coach Schmidt 815-468-7997.

Don’t forget, we have until noon on Monday to earn that extra day off. We need a total of $4,615. Turn in any money directly to Mrs. Jackson. You can pickup prizes you have already qualified for in the Development Office. Go Irish!

A representatives from Northern Illinois Univ. will be here today during homeroom in room 102.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Mike & Kim Thompson, Kankakee - $50, today; Dave & Gigi Tyson, Bourbonnais - $50, Saturday; Adcraft Printers, Kankakee - $50, Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Marcus Fahey, Dakota Styck, today; Saturday: Luke Marcotte, Maurice Shoemaker, Brian Korthals; Sunday: Sean Dwyer

Boys Basketball: Anyone interested in trying out for boys basketball report to the cafeteria during homeroom on Friday, Nov. 6th for a meeting.

Thank you to everyone who contributed for our Armed Forces. We collected 150 items to send to our troops.

Representatives from the following schools will be here this week: Indiana Tech today, during lunch hours in the cafeteria and Northern Illinois Univ. on Friday, Nov. 6th, during homeroom in room 102.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Tony and Jackie Turro, Kankakee - $50

Zach St. Aubin and Robbie Payne please immediately report to Mrs. Jackson in the Cafeteria to collect all recycling.

Tomorrow during regular homeroom, is our second Ceile Calendar turn-in. Don’t forget your money and stubs. If we can bring in $25,000 we’ll have an extra day off in the cold, cold month of February. Also an ice cream party on Friday for the homeroom that brings in the most money per student.

Service hour opportunity: Provena St. Mary's is looking for volunteers to work in their thrift store, 2nds To Go. They are looking for volunteers to help with data entry and operating the cash register. If interested call 937-2479

Dat Tran, Paityn Akerman and Dawson Smith, please see Mrs. St. Aubin in the Development Office during homeroom.

Representatives from the following schools will be here this week: Indiana Tech on Thursday, Nov. 5th, during lunch hours in the cafeteria and Northern Illinois Univ. on Friday, Nov. 6th, during homeroom in room 102.

Looking for community service hours??? There is an older couple who is in need of someone to rake the leaves in their yard, they live out by Riverside Hospital. See Mrs. Jackson if you and your friends would like to help.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Marilyn Peterson, Momence - $50

The second half of "Amadeus" will be shown for Scholastic Bowl students immediately after school today in Room 104.

Don’t forget to pick up the Ceile calendar clothing prizes you have earned in the Development Office. The next turn-in is Thursday, during regular homeroom. We need $25,000 to qualify for the extra day off.

Anyone interested in joining the wrestling team for the 2009-10 season needs to meet in the wrestling room today at 2:45 pm. Practice begins on November 10th. Please contact Coach David Zinanni for information or if you cannot attend the meeting. Zmac54@comcast.net

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Tammi Retheford, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Kaitie Curwick, Vanessa Buenrostro and Kennedy Shutter

Thursday, during regular homeroom, is our second Ceile Calendar turn-in. We are working for an extra day off, if we bring $25,000. You are required to sell your 8, so why not do it when it counts for prizes. Girls going on Kairos can turn money in directly to Mrs. Jackson today or tomorrow.

Don’t forget your canned food for our Armed Forces tomorrow. Turn in is in your first period classroom. Career Center, there will be a box in the cafeteria for when you return from Career Center.

Congratulations to the girl's cross-country team. They qualified for the state finals this Saturday with a great effort at the Decatur Sectional. Aimee Sims placed 2nd, just 6 seconds behind the defending state champion. Complete details are in the trophy case and on the school's website.

Attention Everyone! There is a new club that is being formed called Young Politicians of America. The club's goal is to raise political awareness through community service. We will be discussing current events and issues that affect our area at our weekly meetings. Our first meeting will be Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. in Mr. Brown's room. If anyone is interested please contact Julia Vasquez or Aaron DeGroot.

Regular Scholastic Bowl practice will be held today and Thursday before and after school. Mrs. Linneman will also show the second half of the film "Amadeus" tomorrow immediately after school. Any player, Varsity or JV, is welcome.

Thank you to the following members of Mac's Human Rights Awareness Group for your participation Friday in the Connecting Generations Night at Miller Center: Emily Themer, Julia Vasquez, Moira Martin, Eddie Jurkovic, Alec Schwenglert and Aaron Degroot. The residents enjoyed the music, euchre and bingo! There will be no meeting today after school, however please remember to bring your items for Operation care package to your first hour class on Tuesday.

Anyone interested in joining the wrestling team for the 2009-10 season needs to meet in the wrestling room on Tuesday, November 3rd at 2:45 pm. Practice begins on November 10th. Please contact Coach David Zinanni for information or if you cannot attend the meeting. Zmac54@comcast.net

A-orland Driving School is now accepting registration for their next class that will begin at their Bradley office on November 30rd. Classes will be held until December 23rd , Monday thru Thursday, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Registration info and Discount cards are available in the Guidance Office.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Nancy Ake, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mrs. Kinstner

Anyone interested in joining the wrestling team for the 2009-10 season needs to meet in the wrestling room on Tuesday, November 3rd at 2:45 pm. Practice begins on November 10th, 2009. Please contact Coach David Zinanni for information or if you cannot attend the meeting. Zmac54@comcast.net

All girls interested in playing basketball need to report to the gym at 4:30 on Monday Nov. 2nd ready to practice. Practice will run from 4:30-6:30 all of next week.

Don’t forget to pick up your Ceile Calendar prizes in the Development Office. Also, be sure you have enough calendars to sell over the weekend. We need to have a really good turn in next Thursday to keep pace with our goal. Chris Norton and Brant Beland your gas cards are in the Development Office. AND, winner of the ice cream party during homeroom today was Mr. Frogge’s homeroom.

If you have charged your lunch in the cafeteria it must be paid off today.

“Not sure what you want for dessert today? You would like some cake, but could use a little candy? Maybe something creamy? If you liked the Reeses’ Peanut Butter Cake try our Caramello Cup…it’s creamy, has cake and of course Caramellos!”

Human Rights Club members..don't forget... tonight we will meet at Riverside's Miller Center: 6:30-8:00. Please check your e-mail for further information. Any questions, see Deacon Skelly.

Please stay off the cafeteria stage. Your cooperation is appreciated.

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, we will be collecting items for Christmas Care Packages for our men and women in the Armed Forces. Items needed are canned soup, Ravioli and Spaghettio’s all with POP TOP lids. Canned fruit, snack size, not plastic. Canned tuna, hand sanitizer NO PUMPS. Please bring items to your first period class on Tuesday. We will have a box in your classroom.

Football playoff sweatshirts will be on sale during the lunch periods today. They cost $20 and there is a limited number available.

A-orland Driving School is now accepting registration for their next class that will begin at their Bradley office on November 30th. Classes will be held until December 23rd , Monday thru Thursday, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Registration info and Discount cards are available in the Guidance Office.

St. Pat's Haunted High School, at 366 East Hickory, Kankakee, will be open tonight from 7-10pm, and Halloween 10/31 from 8-11pm. Tickets are available at the door. Show your student id and receive a $2 discount, or donate a can good item to receive a $1 discount.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Christopher Wulff, Manteno - $50, today; Bruce Schaafsma, Momence - $50, Saturday and Advertising Concepts, Kankakee - $50, Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Perla Villagomez, Mr. Frogge and Mr. Roney on Sunday

There will be Green Key meetings during the last 10 minutes of lunches on Thursday.

French students are reminded that their All Saints Celebration breakfast will be held tomorrow morning after 7:30 in the French room.

Football playoff sweatshirts will be on sale during the lunch periods today and tomorrow. They cost $20 and there is a limited number available.

Attention all McNamara Human Rights Awarenes Group members: Don't forget to meet Friday at the Miller Center for our evening with the Sojourn Communinty. Deacon Skelly has sent an e-mail to all members, please respond as to whether or not you will be there. Please meet at 6:30.

A-orland Driving School is currently taking applications for their upcoming class that will begin on November 30th. The class will be held in their Bradley office from 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Monday thru Thursday until December 23rd. Registration info and Discount cards are available in the Guidance office.

There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession today from 10:30-12:30 in the chapel. If someone is in with Father, please sit quietly outside the chapel until he is available. Please take advantage of these grace-filled opportunities.

A representatives from Illinois State University will be here today during homeroom in room 102.

Student Council Members should meet after school today for Halloween Decorations.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jerry Shafer, Manteno - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ed Dorsey

All girls interested in trying out for girls basketball this winter need to report to the gym on Monday, Nov. 2nd at 4:30 ready to practice. Practice will be from 4:30-6:30 p.m. You must have a current athletic physical on file.

Friday we will have a costume and pumpkin contest here at school. Visit the Mac home page for all the details.

There will be Green Key meetings during the last 10 minutes of lunches on Thursday.

Letterman’s Club Officers please meet in Mr. Zianni’s office during homeroom today.

Tomorrow is the day we have been waiting for, the first Ceile Calendar turn-in. We are on a C-AM schedule. You should report at 8:00 AM to your homeroom to turn in your money. EVERYONE must be here and in your homeroom at 8:00 AM. Top salesman tomorrow receives $100 in free gas from Huot Oil, and everyone who sells 8 receives the special edition t-shirt, which can be worn to school on Monday with jeans, one time only. See Mrs. Jackson if you need names or calendars.

All basketball cheerleaders and girls wanting to try out for basketball cheerleading there is a meeting tonight at 5:30.

Reminder all football cheerleaders there is practice today from 3-5.

Last chance to register for Read for a Lifetime. It's a feather in your cap, folks. See any teacher or the librarian.

Students with overdue library materials: Renew your books and take care of your fines. Failing to do so will result in a detention and loss of library privileges.

The Irish Swimmin' Women make another splash. Several 1st place finishes were earned yesterday by Hayley Coash, Moira Martin, Alexa Salkeld, Gina Franco, Rochelle Latta and Jorgi Phelps. Good job ladies!

There will be Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession on Thursday from 10:30-12:30 in the chapel. If someone is in with Father, please sit quietly outside the chapel until he is available. Please take advantage of these grace-filled opportunities.

A representatives from Illinois State University will be here on Thursday, Oct. 29, during homeroom in room 102.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Gary Residori, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Kelsey Bond, Jenessa Franco

Attention Scholastic Bowl Team members: Today after school Mrs. Linneman will show the first half of the film "Amadeus" in her room beginning at 2:45. Any Scholastic Bowl player, Varsity or JV, is welcome.

St. Pat's Haunted High School, at 366 East Hickory, Kankakee, will be open Friday 10/30/09 from 7-10pm, and Halloween 10/31 from 8-11pm. Tickets are available at the door. Show your student id and receive a $2 discount, or donate a can good item to receive a $1 discount.

Representatives from the following schools will be here this week: Elmhurst College today during lunch hours in the cafeteria and Illinois State University on Thursday, Oct. 29, during homeroom in room 102.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Ann Keethers, St. Anne - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ray Glower, Luke Jarvis, Sara Rechkemmer

A brand new edition of the Blarney Stone has been posted on-line! You can find it at the bottom of the "Current Students" page.

Any soccer boys who ordered Conference Championship shirts or sweatshirts, they are available in Mrs. St. Aubin’s office for pick-up.

Congratulations to the following football players on being selected to the Chicago Catholic League All-Conference Team: Derek O'Connor, Matt Frazier, Bryce LaMore, Maurice Shoemaker, Rocco Zinanni and Michael Simmons.

McNamara’s Human Rights Organization will meet today immediately after school in Deacon Skelly’s Room.

All girls going on Kairos next week are asked to see Mrs. Bovie for a 5 minute meeting during homeroom.

Congratulations to the girl's cross-country team for winning the IHSA Regional on Saturday. Aimee Sims won the individual title with teammate Hannah Crowley in 2nd. The boy's team placed 2nd to the #1 ranked team in the state to also qualify for the Sectional. The Regional plaque, photos and details are in the trophy case.

Freshman football players please turn in your football equipment immediately after school today. If you are in ninth hour please turn it in after ninth hour.

Thursday morning at 8:00 AM is our first Ceile Calendar turn in. Top seller on that day will receive a $100 gas card compliments of Huot Oil, and this is the only day you can qualify for the t-shirt for selling your 8. See Mrs. Jackson if you need names to sell to or more calendars.

Thanks to Robbie Payne, Nicole Coglianese and Matt Emmart for working the coat check at Provena St. Mary’s event last Saturday. We earned $100 for our projects.

We will begin our paper recycling program this week. There will be in your classroom a list of all paper that can be recycled and a green bag. Every Wednesday during homeroom from 10:15 till 10:30 the green bag should be brought to the cafeteria. Lets all do our part. Only clean paper can be put in the green bags. Thanks Mrs. Jackson

Representatives from the following schools will be here this week: Elmhurst College on Tuesday, October 27, during lunch hours in the cafeteria and Illinois State University on Thursday, Oct. 29, during homeroom in room 102.

Spanish Club t-shirts are here! Stop by Señora’s room (112) to pick up your shirt if you ordered one.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: TNT Hitting, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Austin Herman

Congratulations to Jake Landis, Zach St. Aubin, Peter Sinise, Luke Jarvis, and James Martin on their selections to the 2009 all Chicago Catholic League boys soccer team.

Attention all juniors – last call for ACT prep class. Bring your forms and check to the business office by Tuesday, October 27th. Join 50 of your fellow juniors in this class it should be great.

Be sure to be working on selling those calendars over the weekend. First turn in is next Thursday at 8:00 AM. If you need more calendars or names to sell to see Mrs. Jackson in the Development Office.

Spanish Club t-shirts are here! Stop by Señora’s room (112) to pick up your shirt if you ordered one.

The boys basketball team is looking for a student who is willing to assist with video production after each home basketball game. Volunteers must be familiar with video editing software. Please see Miss LaMore to volunteer.

Photos from last week's retreats have been posted on-line. Visit the campus ministry page under current students.

Any girls that played basketball last year and are not planning on playing this year need to turn in their equipment today. Your 1st quarter grades will be held if you are not in compliance.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Lynn Luehrs, Clifton - $50, today; Michelle Vaughn, Bourbonnais - $50, Saturday; Dave & Gigi Tyson, Bourbonnnais - $50

Happy Birthday!! Duke Smith and Hannah Richey, Saturday

The football games this Saturday are as follows: Freshman play at 9:30 a.m. and the Varsity plays at 1:00 p.m. Hales is located at 4930 Cottage Grove. Directions: 57 N to Dan Ryan to 51st St. go east to Cottage Grove and turn left to the school.

Photos from last week's retreats have been posted on-line. Visit the campus ministry page under current students.

Come out and support the girls volleyball team tonight as they face BBCHS. The freshman game begins at 4:30 followed by JV and varsity. Good luck girls!

Tomorrow is pink out day for breast cancer awareness. Tomorrow you can wear jeans with a pink shirt. If you choose not to wear pink you are to be in your regular uniform.

Any girls that played basketball last year and are not planning on playing this year need to turn in their equipment before Friday. Your 1st quarter grades will be held if you are not in compliance.

Representatives from the following schools will be here on Thursday, Nov.22: Valparaiso University during homeroom in room 102 and Bradley University during lunch periods in the cafeteria.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Theresa Martin, Bradley - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Alex Veronda

There will be hand sanitizer in the cafeteria on the condiment table. Please use it to avoid sickness.

It’s time to register for “Read for a lifetime.” To participate, you must: -Register by October 28 -Read at least 4 books from the designated list -Keep a list of the titles -Turn in the list in March. See the librarian or any teacher to register!

Representatives from the following schools will be here on Thursday, Nov.22: Valparaiso University during homeroom in room 102 and Bradley University during lunch periods in the cafeteria.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Timothy Dee, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Aaron Porterfield and Miss Gina LaMore

A representative from University of St. Francis will be here today during lunch periods in the cafeteria

Attention Seniors: If you are intending to apply to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the PRIORITY FILING DATE is NOVEMBER 1st. Since Nov. 1st falls on a Sunday this year, they need to have everything in by Monday, Nov. 2nd. If you apply online, we should put a transcript in the mail to them NO LATER than Monday, Oct. 26th. This gives you about a week and a half to do your online application and come to the Guidance Office to request a transcript. The above scenario is also the case for ISU and NIU except that the priority filing date is two weeks later, i.e., NOVEMBER 15th Priority filing date means that your chances of being admitted are better by that date and worse after that date.

Come out and support the boys soccer team today as they play in the Regional Championship game tonight at 4:00 at Herscher. Good Luck Boys!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Mike Yeoman, Mesa, CA - $50

The Irish soccer team advanced to the regional championship game with a 5-0 victory over Watseka. Jesus Dominguez notched 2 goals and Jake Landis kept a clean sheet in goal. Come out and support the Irish as they look to defend their regional title 4:00 pm Tuesday at Herscher.

Congratulations to the girl's cross-country team for placing 3rd out of 51 teams at the Peoria Heights Invitational. Aimee Sims placed 2nd in the field of over 200 girls. The trophy, photos and details about the meet are in the trophy case and on the website.

Scholastic Bowl/Matchpoints Team practice will be held before and after school today and Thursday. JV with Mrs. Zullo; Varsity with Mrs. Linneman.

Congratulations to Macaulay McClintock on placing 22nd out of 107 in the IHSA State Golf Finals! Great job Macaulay!

Girls basketball conditioning begins today at 3:00. Please meet in the gym.

Congratulations to newly appointed Class Representatives: JUNIORS Belinda Schaafsma, Lauren Ludwig, Logan Kinstner, Collin Barr; FRESHMEN Sean Hurley, Mady Mullinax; SENIOR Taylor Boudreau. All representatives should report to Wednesday’s meeting during Homeroom in the Media Center Presentation Room.

Representatives from the following schools will be visiting BMCHS this week: Today - Eastern Illinois Univ. during homeroom in room 102; St. Joseph’s College during lunch periods in the cafeteria; Tuesday, Oct. 20th - University of St. Francis during lunch periods in the cafeteria

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Earl Kelly, Bourbonnais - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Chris Boehrnsen

Practice for the Scholastic Bowl/Matchpoints Team begin next week on Monday. Practice will be held at 7:30 a.m. and 2:40 p.m.; Juniors and Seniors with Mrs. Linneman, Freshmen and Sophomores with Mrs. Zullo. It's not too late to sign up; just come to one of the Monday practices.

The Irish Swimmin Women make another big splash against Bradley. The Irish were lead by Moira Martin with 2 first place finishes. Complete details are on the website. Way to go ladies!

Juniors who have signed up for the PSAT this Saturday are reminded to arrive at 8:15 A.M. (testing will begin promptly at 8:30) with a few No. 2 pencils and your calculator. Testing will conclude by 11:30 a.m. Enter through the breezeway and come directly to the cafeteria

Representatives from the following schools will be visiting BMCHS next week: Monday, Oct. 19th --- Eastern Illinois Univ. and Monmouth College during homeroom in room 102 St. Joseph’s College during lunch periods in the cafeteria Tuesday, Oct. 20th --- University of St. Francis during lunch periods in the cafeteria

Attention all students: Any and all illegal sweatshirts worn during the school day will be confiscated and kept in the Dean's office until a parent comes in to claim it. If the garment is not claimed in one week, it will be donated in your name to Catholic Charities.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Theresa O'Connor, Kankakee - $50, today; Bob & Karleen Lergner, Kankakee - $50, Saturday; Bob & Mary Lawler, Kankakee - $50, Sunday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Brett Hansen, today; Mrs. Kelly St. Aubin, Saturday; and Matt Hodak, Sunday

All Irish Boys Soccer players, if you are planning on playing in the indoor league, please stop my Mrs. St. Aubin’s office today to get a registration form. Deadline is tomorrow, Friday, October 16, 2009, for turn-in.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Leslie Kozlowski, Orland Park - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Torin Geary

Do your friends think you are smart? Do you feel compelled to watch Jeopardy and actually know a lot of the information? Is your mind cluttered with world capitols and presidential trivia? Can you think fast with a buzzer in your hand? Well, it's October and time to organize our Scholastic Bowl Team, and you must might fit in. Scholastic Bowl is competition against other teams in academic areas. A typical match covers Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Fine Arts. Bishop Mac sponsors both Varsity and JV teams which compete in league matches in and around Chicago. The Varsity Team participates in several tournaments, including the IHSA Scholastic Bowl Series. An informational meeting will be held this Thursday morning at 7:40 a.m. in Room 104 for anyone who is interested in Scholastic Bowl this year. The JV team is coached by Mrs. Zullo. The Varsity Team by Mrs. Linneman. Don't be shy: the Scholastic Bowl Team needs players and it's a great way to meet other students. Please see either Mrs. Zullo or Mrs. Linneman if you need more information.

Fourth Day photos are now available on the campus ministry web page.

This week's Student Council meeting will be on Thursday during homeroom not today.

The Irish soccer team started the defense of their regional title with a 10-0 victory vs. St. Anne. All 4 seniors scored in their last home game for the Irish. The team will play next in the regional semi-final vs Watseka at Herscher saturday at 11am.

The Irish Swimmin Women had an outstanding performance against the Morris Redskins. The Irish were lead by Hayley Coash earning a 1st and 2nd along with her personal best times and 2 school records. Moira Martin earned a 2nd and 3rd place finish along with her personal best times and a school record. Jorgi Phelps and Rochelle Latta also had their personal best times. Great job ladies!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jacob Stauffenberg, Kankakee - $50

Happpy Birthday!! Sean Crowley

Congratulations to Aimee Sims and the girl's cross-country team. The team placed 9th in the 50 team Amboy Invitational on Monday. Aimee placed 3rd in the field of over 250 runners. Details and photos are in the trophy case.

Freshman please remind your parents that Oct. 15th is the deadline to turn in your physicals. If the school nurse does not have your physical by Oct. 15th you will not be allowed to attend school.

The library will be closed today.

Congratulations to Macaulay McClintock for placing 7th in the Sectional golf tournament yesterday. He will be competing in the State Tournament this Friday and Saturday! Good Luck Macaulay!

Fourth Day photos are now available on the campus ministry web page.

Juniors! Mac's ACT Prep class needs you. Sign up in the business office - forms available on Mac's website. Orientation meeting is this evening at 7 p.m. in the Media Center.

Saturday October 10 was World Mental Health Day. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, about 20% of American children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Without treatment, many mental disorders can continue into adulthood and lead to problems in all areas of the person's life. However, if treatment is started early many people are able to live full and productive lives. This message was brought to you by Bishop McNamara Human Rights.

This week's Student Council meeting will be on Thursday during homeroom not Wednesday.

Ceile Calendar Winner: Luke & Amanda Barrett, Bradley - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Antonio Avalos and Katie Calvert

Congratulations to the girl's cross-country team on an outstanding performance at last night's All-Area meet. The Lady Irish successfully defended their title by placing all 5 scorers in the top 11 places. Aimee Sims won the individual title, while Hannah Crowley finished 4th, Ashley Oosterhouse 6th, Alexa Koziol 10th and Caitlin Schaeffer 11th. Complete details about the meet and the championship plaque are on display in the trophy case.

Juniors! Mac's ACT Prep class needs you. Sign up in the business office - forms available on Mac's website. Orientation meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Media Center.

Boys be sure to turn in your cards for the mother son brunch to Mrs. St. Aubin by the end of the day today.

Service hour opportunity: Students are needed to help paint the RE Center in St. George. See Mrs. Weigt for details.

Students interested in becoming a class representative in Student Council can pick up an application in the main office from Mrs. Weigt. Forms should be completed and turned in today.

A representative from Illinois Wesleyan Univ., Bloomington will be here today during homeroom in room 102.

The Daily Journal is looking for volunteers to help with the Kid's expo On Sat., Oct. 17 at Hidden Cove. They need volunteers to referee the basketball tourn, help with registration and help in the craft area. If you are interested call 815-802-3889.

All are invited this Sunday at 3:00 for a living rosary sponsored by The Knights of Columbus. The event will take place in the McNamara Gym, followed by Benediction. The living rosary is dedicated to The Late Bishop Roger Kaffer. Please come out and pray with us.

There will be a brief meeting today at 10:15 in the gym for all girls interested in playing basketball this winter.

There will be a brief meeting today right after school in the cafeteria with Coach Smith for anyone interested in playing indoor soccer this winter. There will be both a boys and a girls team and everyone is welcome to play.

Juniors a reminder that the deadline to sign up for the PSAT/MNSQT is today. The test will be on Sat., Oct. 17 from 8:30-11:30 in Mac's cafeteria. Cost is $15 payable in the guidance office to BMCHS. See Mr. Raiche or Mrs. Larson to register.

The BMCHS Spanish Club will be going to see the Day of the Dead exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago on Saturday, October 24. We will leave McNamara at 1:00 pm. We will have dinner on the way home at a Mexican restaurant. You must be a current member of the BMCHS Spanish Club to participate. The price is $5 per person for the museum tour, plus each student will pay for his/her own meal. Pre-registration is required. Sign up with Señora Ronchetto by Friday, October 9.

Applications are available in the Guidance Office for the Homestar Bank Foundations Scholarships. There are three programs: 1) The Foundation Scholarship – parent /grandparent must be a customer of Homestar and a 2.5 Cumulative GPA through 7 semesters (anticipated at this point). 2) The Kankakee County NAACP Scholarship – current membership in the NAACP and a 2.5 GPA (as above) 3) The Kankakee County Hispanic Partnership Program – a resident of Kankakee or Iroquois County and of Hispanic or Latino heritage and a 2.0 cumulative GPA through seven semesters (anticipated ) Application Deadline date is APRIL 16, 2010

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Momence Bottle Gas, $50 today; Jeanne & Paul Quinn, Baldwin, MI, $50 Saturday, Cheryl Boswell, Manteno, $50 Sunday and Peter Nicholas, Kankakee, $100 Monday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ms. Kutilek, today, Payal Patel and Puja Patel on Saturday, Michael Breault and Molly McCabe, Sunday, James Clodi, Jami Stalnecker and Jamie Anderson, Monday

Service hour opportunity: Students are needed to help paint the RE Center in St. George. See Mrs. Weigt for details.

The representative applications for student council are available in the main office. See Mrs. Weigt.

There will be a brief meeting immediately after school Friday in the cafeteria with Coach Smith for anyone interested in playing indoor soccer this winter. There will be both a boys and a girls team and everyone is welcome to play.

Congratulations to the girls' golf team for being Regional Champs! The Lady Irish had 5 medalists in the top 10 with Hannah Wiley placing 3rd and Gina Vallone 5th. They were also All City Champs and placed 6th in the Catholic League. Great job girls!!

Students interested in becoming a class representative in Student Council can download a form from the Student Council website. The link is located on the RELATED LINKS page, and forms should be completed and turned in by Friday, October 9.

Juniors a reminder that the deadline to sign up for the PSAT/MNSQT is Friday, Oct. 9th. The test will be on Sat., Oct. 17 from 8:30-11:30 in Mac's cafeteria. Cost is $15 payable in the guidance office to BMCHS. See Mr. Raiche or Mrs. Larson to register.

Representatives from the following schools will be here this week during homeroom in room 102: Shimer College – Chicago, today Illinois Wesleyan Univ. – Bloomington, IL Friday, Oct. 9th

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Brian Rogers, Bourbonnais - $50

The Irish Swimmin Women held on strong against U-High and Lake Forest Academy. They Irish were lead by Hayley Coash with 2 first place finishes along with Moira Martin with a 2nd and 3rd place finish. Great job girls!!

The Irish Boys Golf Team advanced to Sectional play yesterday with a strong 2nd place finish at the regional hosted at the Kankakee Elks Country Club. The Irish were led by Macaulay McClintock's 79, which included a birdie on his final hole. Zach Lewis carded a solid 87 and Anthony Gilbert shot 88. Garrett Offermann's 93, which included a 44 on the back nine, rounded out the scoring and clinched a spot in next week's sectionals. Despite miserable weather, the Irish played excellent golf on a day when many competitors could not handle the elements. Congratulations Irish golfers and good luck at next week's sectionals!

The Irish soccer team beat St. Francis 3-0 yesterday to secure their first ever Chicago Catholic league title. James Martin had 2 goals, Colin Reilly had two assists, and Jake Landis recorded the shutout in goal for the Irish.

Mr. Klipp needs 2 students to help at the all-area cross country meet Thursday afternoon for service hours. If interested, see Coach Klipp today.

Anyone interested in contributing to the Blarney Stone should see Miss LaMore prior to Thursday.

Boys, don’t forget to get your reservation in to Mrs. Jackson for the Mother son Mass and Brunch to be held here on Sunday, October 11. Cost is $10 per person. Today is the last day to make a reservation. Also Mrs. Jackson needs lots of help in the kitchen and serving (dads) and girls to help serve drinks and clear tables.

Representatives from the following schools will be here this week during homeroom in room 102: Rockford College – Rockford, today Southern IL Univ. – Edwardsville, today Shimer College – Chicago, IL Thursday, Oct. 8th Illinois Wesleyan Univ. – Bloomington, IL Friday, Oct. 9th

Spanish Club members – It’s time to order your BMCHS Spanish Club t-shirt online. Check your e-mail for the ordering link and directions, or pick up a direction sheet from Señora. All shirts must be ordered by Wednesday, Oct. 7. You must be a member of the club to order the shirt.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jordan Jaenicke, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hannah Johandes

Boys, don’t forget to get your reservation in to Mrs. Jackson for the Mother son Mass and Brunch to be held here on Sunday, October 11. Cost is $10 per person. Reservations must be received by October 7. Also Mrs. Jackson needs lots of help in the kitchen and serving (dads) and girls to help serve drinks and clear tables.

If anyone has their student ministry application Father Dan would like them as soon as possible.

The girl's swim team will be leaving today at 2:15 for their swim meet at U-High. Good Luck Girls!!

Congratulations to all the cast members of the Fall Play: You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. we will have a read-thru tonight at 6:00 PM. Please bring your calendars so we can finalize any and all conflicts.

Thursday October 1 marked the tenth anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons. This day both celebrates the contributions that older people make to society and raises awareness about issues affecting the elderly. So, in honor of this day, please take the time to let the older folks in your life know just how important they are to you. This message was brought to you by Bishop McNamara Human Rights.

Good luck to the Irish soccer team as they look to clinch a share of their first ever Catholic league title today at 4:30 vs. St. Francis. Come out and cheer on the Irish as they look to win their first ever conference title.

Representatives from the following schools will be here this week during homeroom in room 102: Rockford College – Rockford, IL Wednesday, Oct. 7th Southern IL Univ. – Edwardsville, IL Wednesday, Oct. 7th Shimer College – Chicago, IL Thursday, Oct. 8th Illinois Wesleyan Univ. – Bloomington, IL Friday, Oct. 9th

Anyone interested in contributing to the Blarney Stone should see Miss LaMore prior to Thursday.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Armelia Kyrouac, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Nicole Coglianese, Andrew Lewis, Maddie Lewis and James Martin

All girls basketball players please report to the football stadium immediately after school today.

Representatives from the following schools will be here this week during homeroom in room 102: St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN Monday, Oct. 5th Rockford College – Rockford, IL Wednesday, Oct. 7th Southern IL Univ. – Edwardsville, IL Wednesday, Oct. 7th Shimer College – Chicago, IL Thursday, Oct. 8th Illinois Wesleyan Univ. – Bloomington, IL Friday, Oct. 9th

Auditions for the Fall Play; YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN will be held tonight beginning at 6:30 sharp in the cafetorium. Information packets are outside of Deacon Skelly's room. Everything you need to know is included in the audition packet. All audition forms must be filled out completely by the start of auditions. No forms will be taken once auditions start. We will start by going over the audition song. Everyone auditioning will sing the song solo. Everyone will also have an opportunity to read for a part. Parts are available for 2 women and 4 men.

Thank you to the members of McNamara's Human Rights Awareness Group who helped with the cotton candy last Friday during the Homecoming festivities. just a remider, we will have our usual Monday after school meeting today in Deacon Skelly's room.

Anyone interested in contributing to the Blarney Stone should see Miss LaMore prior to Thursday.

Laura Kleinschmidt from St. Mary’s College will be here on Monday, Oct. 5, during homeroom in room 102. She will have information regarding St. Mary’s, a Catholic, liberal arts, women’s college in Notre Dame, IN.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Joe Walz, St. Anne - $100

In case of rain this evening, the McNamara bookstore will be open in the cafeteria from 5:30 PM till the half of the varsity game. The special edition Homecoming T-shirt honoring St. Pats, St. Pats Central, Bishop McNamara will be available.

Attention 5th hour study halls, if you have Mr. Geary for study hall report to room 13 today.

If you haven’t bought your homecoming tickets yet, you MUST do so before leaving school TODAY. Tickets cost $10 each, and WILL NOT be available at the dance. You may purchase them in Mrs. St. Aubin’s office.

Auditions for the Fall Play; "YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN" will take place next Monday October 5th in the Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. Audition information packets may be picked up outside the Chorus Room. Parts are available for 2 women and 4 men with a possible double casting. If you are selected for the cast you must be available for rehearsals Monday through Thursday evenings.

CEILE CALENDAR: Doreen Rogers, Chicago Heights - $50, today; Carolyn Koerner, Bourbonnais - $50, Saturday; and James Nawrocki, Chicago, Sunday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Belinda Schaafsma and Ryan Sample on Saturday.

The following students need to see Mrs. St. Aubin today: Collin Reilly, Nolan Reilly, Jack Neely, James Martin, Jake Landis and Sean Hurley.

All Juniors - last week you took an ACT pre-test, now take your skills and scores to the next level. Enroll in Mac's ACT prep course. Registration deadline is next Monday, Oct. 5. For details go to Mac's website.

Mason Schweizer please see Mrs. Jackson today.

If you haven’t bought your homecoming tickets yet, you MUST do so before leaving school Friday. Tickets cost $10 each, and WILL NOT be available at the dance. You may purchase them in Mrs. St. Aubin’s office.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER - Chad Riesen, Colgate, WI - $50.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Josh Turro and Rashad Springer

Any freshman in Mrs. Kinstner's Tuesday \ Thursday computer class who has not yet received their freshmen shirt should see her immediately after school today in the computer classroom.

NHS members don't forget to turn in your statements to Mrs. Jackson.

A memory card for a camera was found at last night's volleyball game. If yours is missing come to the office.

If you are a junior who ordered a class t-shirt but have yet to pick it up, see Miss LaMore today.

The library will be closed after 6th hour today. Please plan accordingly.

It's time to register for "Read for a Lifetime." To participate you must register by Oct. 28, read at least 4 books from the designated list, keep a list of the titles and turn in the list in March. See the librarian or any teacher to register!

Congratulations to Aimee Sims and the girl's cross-country team on an outstanding performance last night at the El Paso Invitational. Aimee won the individual title by over 30 seconds, beating 5th and 6th ranked runners in the state in Class A. The team took the 3rd place trophy in the 18 team meet, losing to the #3 and #5 ranked teams in the state.

The following girls will be leaving after 4th hour for an All City Tennis Match at Bradley: Rose Aviles, Jen Christensen, Haley Grant, Sam Ochoa, Gina Franco, Kara Hogan, Jaimie Anderson, Liz Davis, Jenessa Franco, Colleen Smith, Ashley Lovell, Sarah Olofsson, Angela Williams, Ellen Gilmore

Matt VanderVennet from Eureka College will be here on today, during homeroom in room 102. If you would like to learn more about Eureka College and the programs they have, take time to see Matt and get information.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Carol Branka, Chicago - $50

The cross country team will be leaving for a meet today after 6th period. All cross country runners should attend their 6th period class.

The Irish Swimmin Women had an outstanding showing at the All-city meet placing 2nd behind the host team BBCHS. Visit the web for all the details. Way to go girls!

Volleyball - Clifton does not have a freshman volleyball team, therefore tonight's jv game will be at 5:00 followed by the varsity at 6:15.

Monday September 21 was International Day of Peace. Since its inception, Peace Day has marked our personal and planetary progress toward peace. The impact if millions of people in all parts of the world come together for one day of peace could be immense. So remember, in the words of Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change you want to see in the world." This message was brought to you by the Bishop McNamara Human Rights group.

Matt VanderVennet from Eureka College will be here on Wednesday, Sept. 30, during homeroom in room 102. If you would like to learn more about Eureka College and the programs they have, take time to see Matt and get information.

Homecoming tickets WILL NOT be available at the door this year. You will need to purchase your tickets for $10 a person in the development office anytime before the end of the day Friday. Checks may be made payable to Bishop McNamara Catholic H.S. (If you are bringing a guest from another school, you must get a form from the dean’s office to do so.)

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Leslie Dietrich, St. Anne - $50.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Zach Lewis and Matt Emmart

Girls Volleyball - Clifton does not have a freshman volleyball team, therefore the jv game will be at 5:00 followed by the varsity at 6:15.

To all members of the McNamara Human Rights Awareness Organization: Due to Deacon Skelly's family leave today, our meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow after school. Please try to attend. We have been given a chance to go to the SOA protest at Fort Benning, Georgia with Loyola Academy. Space is limited. We need to know if you plan on attending. We will also discuss other service projects. New members are welcome.

Thursday, classes will compete in the annual Homecoming Games Day. If you’d like to participate in a game, you can sign up by clicking on the link provided on the Student Council website. Sign up soon! The form is only going to be available through today!

The girls Varsity Swimmin' Women are competing for All City this evening at BBCHS at 5:00 p.m. Please come cheer us on. Swimmers must be at BBCHS no later than 4:00 p.m. for warm-ups.

Congratulations to the girl's cross-country team. They won the Herscher Invitational on Saturday, placing 7 girls in the top 12. Aimee Sims won the individual title. It was the team's 3rd championship in the last two weeks. The boy's frosh-soph team also won, led by the 2-3 finish of Sean Crowley and Josh Benoit. The trophies, photos and details of the meet are on display int he trophy case.

Library passes should be written for individual students. If passes contain multiple names, only the first student will be admitted.

The library will be closed following 6th hour on Wednesday, September 20. Please plan accordingly.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Matt Mroz, St. Anne - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Dillon Grant, Kaliegh Wheeler and Caleb Wasson

The boys soccer team picked up a hard fought, 3-2 victory at DeLasalle yesterday. Luke Jarvis netted 2 goals for the Irish and James Martin scored his 2nd consecutive game winning goal with 6 minutes left. Jake Landis preserved the Irish victory with 12 saves in goal. The Irish return to action Saturday at 11am when they host Gordon Tech.

Junior girls who haven’t returned Kairos forms are asked to see Mrs. Bovie today.

The scantron glitch with the English portion of the test appears to be simple. One sheet became jammed in the machine, which threw all the other scores out of sync. The correct answer key was used. If you subtracted the number wrong from 75 then you calculated your score correctly. If you need/want more information, contact suzyruder@yahoo.com. Math, Reading and Science scores remain exactly as reported.

Juniors! Great job in driving through the grueling ACT pre-test! Your positive attitude and serious endeavors show a zeal to do well. You are making good choices to keep the doors open to your future.

Representatives from the United States Army will be here today during the 2nd and 3rd lunch periods in the cafeteria.

Next Thursday, classes will compete in the annual Homecoming Games Day. If you’d like to participate in a game, you can sign up by clicking on the link provided on the Student Council website. Sign up soon! The form is only going to be available through Monday afternoon!

Homecoming tickets WILL NOT be available at the door this year. You will need to purchase your tickets for $10 a person in the development office anytime before the end of the day next Friday. Checks may be made payable to Bishop McNamara Catholic H.S. (If you are bringing a guest from another school, you must get a form from the dean’s office to do so.)

Any current Senior who is seriously considering being an education major and a teaching career see Mr. Raiche in the Guidance Office for info about the State of Illinois’ Golden Apple Foundation Program. Those selected as Golden Apple Scholars qualify for up to $23,000 in college tuition assistance.

The Swimmin Women will be back in action at the All-City meet on Monday, September 28th. The meet will be hosted by BBCHS start time is at 5 p.m. Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there. Lets pack the pool and GO IRISH!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS - Brett Williams, Manteno - $50, today, Maureen Herris, Vista, CA - $50 Saturday and Charles Birr, Kankakee - $50 Sunday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mrs. Mary Ellen Arrington, today - Jaimie Rooney, Andrew Berens and Zach St. Aubin, tomorrow.

McNamara Human Rights Group will meet today right after school in Deacon Skelly's room.

The library will be closed 1st through 5th hours (including homeroom) today.

WOW!!!! The Tennis Girls Had another BIG WIN yesterday against Kankakee the girls won 4-1. Check the website for all of the results. CONGRATS LADIES ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS on the court!!!! All City is next Wed. at Bradley. Good Luck!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Cortni Jasluka, Watseka - $50.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Luke Blanchette and Caitlyn DeLong

Junior girls are reminded that Kairos forms are due today. Return the forms to Mrs. Bovie in Campus Ministry.

Attention boys that are dancing with the poms, there will be practice tonight 5:30-7:30 in the cafeteria.

Juniors don't forget to order your class clash shirts online. Today is the last day.

Attention Sophomores and Seniors: Jostens will be on campus today during lunch in the cafeteria, for class ring orders and graduation orders. Extra ordering packets are available in the Main Office

The library will be closed 1st through 5th hours (including homeroom) on Thursday for pre-ACT testing. Please plan accordingly.

Juniors! ALL of you will be taking an ACT pre-test this Thursday, September 24th. Mr. Gura will inform you of a special schedule and your testing room. On Thursday be prompt and in your assigned room by 8:00 a.m. Bring water, a healthy snack for break, 2 sharpened #2 pencils and a calculator. No soda, phones or ipods.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Bob Dunworth, Kankakee - $50.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Abbie Young

Bri Faye is asked to see Mrs. Bovie today.

If you are doing reflections for Homecoming Mass, please get your drafts to Fr. Dan by Wed.

The library will be closed 1st through 5th hours on Thursday for the pre-ACT. Please plan accordingly.

It's time to register for "Read for a lifetime." To participate, you must register by October 28th, read at least 4 books from the designated list, keep a list of the titles and turn in the list in March. See the librarian or any teacher to register.

#3 DOUBLES WON BIG AGAINST WATSEKA!!! Sarah Olofsson and Kara Hogan won 6-3, 6-4 and had total control of the game!! Our #2 Doubles Angela Williams and Ashley Lovell came very close but lost in a tie breaker. #1 Doubles Jenessa and Gina Franco fought hard along with #1 singles Colleen Smith and #2 Singles Liz Davis. Good Job Ladies!! Good Luck today against Marion Catholic!!

Attention Seniors: Jostens will be on campus Wednesday, September 23 during lunch in the cafeteria to collect graduation orders from those who have not turned one in. Extra order forms are in the Main Office.

Attention Sophomores: Jostens will be on campus Wednesday, September 23 during lunch in the cafeteria, for class ring measurement and orders. Please be sure to bring your $50.00 deposit and your order form. Extra ordering packets are available in the Main Office

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Marvin Mueller, Frankfort - $50.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Dalton Major and Jacob Paquette

Attention boys that are dancing with the poms, there will be practice tonight 5:30-7:30 in the cafeteria

Congratulations to the girl's cross-country team. They won the Illiana Christian Invitational on Saturday. Aimee Sims also the individual title. The Frosh-Soph boy's won the 2nd place trophy. Trophies, photos and details about the meet are on display in the trophy case.

Congrats to the girls basketball team on their victories over Queen of Peace and Resurrection H.S. yesterday at the Montini Fall league. The lady Irish improve to 3-0 in league play.

Would you like to visit several schools but don’t have the time? Plan to attend the College Fair at KCC on Monday, September 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. Numerous colleges, universities, technical schools and the armed forces will be represented. You will be able to talk to representatives, pick up applications and get information about various programs.

A representative from Knox College in Galesburg will be here today from 9-11AM in the Development Office. Knox College offers a special scholarship available only to Mac students. Plan to come to the Development Office during study hall or homeroom. Be sure to let your teachers know before coming to the Development Office.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Kate Rogers, Bourbonnais - $100

Applications for the student ministry and liturgy core teams are available in campus ministry.

Congratulations to the boy's and girl's cross-country teams on winning both All-City titles last night. It was the boy's 12th in a row, and the girl's 5th in a row. Aimee Sims finished 2nd in the girl's race, while Aaron Trost and Ben Moss finished 2nd and 3rd in the boy's race. Complete details, photos and the All-City plaques are on display in the trophy case.

Attention Boys Soccer Players: The bus will be leaving today at 4:00.

A representative from Knox College in Galesburg will be here at Mac on Monday, September 21 from 9-11AM in the Development Office. Knox College offers a special scholarship available only to Mac students. Plan to come to the Development Office during study hall or homeroom. Be sure to let your teachers know before coming to the Development Office.

Kankakee’s Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual Tootsie Roll Drive this weekend to help the mentally challenged. They are in need of students to help pass out tootsie rolls at various stores. They need people Friday night from 6-9 p.m. and 9-1a.m on Saturday. Call Mr. Tom Boisvert 815- 573-1386 if you can help.

Ryan Munz from the Univ. of Wisconsin in Platteville will be here today during homeroom in room 102.

Registration for girls' Kairos is now open for seniors only. Forms may be picked up in the office of Campus ministry. The date for this retreat is Nov. 3- 6. Registration will open for juniors on Monday, Sept. 21.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS - Shirley Toler, Kankakee $50 today, Andrea Reshanskas, St. Anne $50, Saturday and Mike Regnier, St. Anne $50, Sunday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ashlee Addison, today, Alaina LaFine and Jake Tutt on Saturday and Caitlin Schaeffer on Sunday.

Directions for this weekend's football game against Leo are on the athletic page of the McNamara website.

There is a Sophomore Football game at home tonight at 5:30 against Joliet Central.

The All-City cross-country meet is this afternoon at the Perry Farm. The boy's team will be trying to win their 12th title in a row, while the girl's team will be going for their 5th in a row. Come out and cheer on the Irish! The first race is at 4:30.

Attention all boys, freshmen through seniors, who are not in a fall sport there will be basketball open gym tonight 2:45-4:15.

French students are reminded of the first French Club breakfast Friday morning at 7:30 in the cafeteria.

The following college representatives will be visiting Bishop McNamara this week. Take time to meet with them and get information about their schools and the various programs they offer. Today, Heather from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa during homeroom in room 102. Friday, Sept. 18, Ryan Munz from the Univ. of Wisconsin in Platteville during homeroom in room 102.

Fall sports picture packages are in and can be picked up from Mrs. Ostrowski in room 109 after school, or between classes. Please do not come during class.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Betty Girard, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Michael Hoekstra and Aaron Hubly

All Seniors please report to the cafeteria immediately after announcements to meet with Jostens. Please bring your packet and a pen. Extra packets are available if you forgot yours.

French students are reminded of the first French Club breakfast Friday morning at 7:30 in the cafeteria.

The following college representatives will be visiting Bishop McNamara this week. Take time to meet with them and get information about their schools and the various programs they offer. Thursday, Sept. 17, Heather from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa during homeroom in room 102. Friday, Sept. 18, Ryan Munz from the Univ. of Wisconsin in Platteville during homeroom in room 102.

Fall sports picture packages are in and can be picked up from Mrs. Ostrowski in room 109 after school, or between classes. Please do not come during class.

Attention Sophomores: Jostens will be on campus today during lunch in the cafeteria, for class ring measurement and orders. Please be sure to bring your $50.00 deposit and your order form. Extra ordering packets are available in the Main Office

Sophomore students interested in participating in the informational field trip to the career center must have their two signed permission forms back to Mr. Wall TODAY.

Attention boys that are dancing with the poms, there will be practice this Thursday and next Monday 5:30-7:30 in the cafeteria.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER - Margaret Cooper, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Liz Davis, Tyler Davis and Matt Ludwig

Attention all boys, freshmen through seniors, who are not in a fall sport there will be basketball open gym on Thursday, Sept. 17th 2:45-4:15.

It's time to register for "Read for a lifetime." To participate, you must register by Oct. 28, read at least 4 books from the designated list, keep a list of the titles and turn in the list in March. See the librarian or any teacher to register.

The Irish ‘Swimmin’ Women put up a fight against the Kays and Hill toppers last night. McNamara came away with a 2nd place finish behind the hosting team Kankakee. The Irish women placed 1st in 6 out of the 11 events with several personal best times. Check the web for all the deatials. Way to go ladies!! Keep up the hard work!!

Fall sports picture packages are in and can be picked up from Mrs. Ostrowski in room 109 after school, or between classes. Please do not come during class.

Don’t forget to vote during lunch today for the pizza of your choice! Containers will be set up at the registers for you to choose between Mancino’s, Monical’s or Papa John’s.

Sophomore students interested in participating in the informational field trip to the career center must have their two signed permission forms back to Mr. Wall by Wednesday, September 16th.

The following college representatives will be visiting Bishop McNamara this week. Take time to meet with them and get information about their schools and the various programs they offer. Today, during lunch hours in the cafeteria, Demetres Jones from Southern Illinois Univ. in Carbondale. Thursday, Sept. 17, Heather from St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa during homeroom in room 102. Friday, Sept. 18, Ryan Munz from the Univ. of Wisconsin in Platteville during homeroom in room 102.

Attention Sophomores: Jostens will be on campus Wednesday, September 16 during lunch in the cafeteria, for class ring measurement and orders. Please be sure to bring your $50.00 deposit and your order form. Extra ordering packets are available in the Main Office

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Dawn Keene, Manteno - $50

Happy Birthday!! Kiley Weigt

The Lady Irish Girls Basketball Team defeated Whitney Young 38-34 yesterday at Montini. Great job girls.

The Varsity Football game this Sunday has been changed to 1:00 at Gateley Stadium.

Miss LaMore would like to thank all the Green Key members for their hard work on Friday. You did a great job!

Congrats to the cross-country team on another two-trophy performance on Saturday at the Paxton Invitational. The fresh/soph girl's team won the championship trophy with Ashley Oosterhouse edging teammate Hannah Crowley for 1st overall. The boy's fresh/soph team captured the 3rd place trophy. Aimee Sims took the runner-up spot in the varsity girl's race, while Aaron Trost got the 8th place medal in the boy's race. The trophies, photos and details are in the trophy case.

The girls varsity swim team will be swimming tonight at Kankakee High School at 5:00 p.m. The girls should be at the pool by 4:00 p.m. for warm-ups. Come support the Irish Swimmin' Women!!

We’ve tried 3 different pizza’s and now it’s up to you to choose! Tomorrow during lunch we will be voting for the pizza of your choice, Mancino’s, Monical’s or Papa John’s. There will be containers set up at the registers for you to vote!

WOW!! Another GREAT week for the Girls McNamara Tennis Team!! Thursday against Providence they all stepped up to the plate and showed off some good court strategy along with some great improvement on technique. They may have fell shy of winning but they won big in my eyes!! On Friday the girls ALL came home without a loss….they swept Rich South 5-0!! #1 Singles Ashley Lovell 6-0.6-0 #2 Singles Sarah Olofsson 6-0,6-0 #1 Doubles Colleen Smith/Jenessa Franco 6-4,6-1 #2 Doubles Gina Franco/Angela Williams 6-0,6-0 and #3 Doubles 6-0,6-4. All the exhibition matches won as well including #1 Doubles Sam Ochoa/Rose Aviles 8-0, #2 Doubles Hailey Grant/Jaimie Anderson 7-3, and #3 DoublesTess Galvan/Ellen Gilmore 6-1. CONGRATS LADIES!! Please come on out WEDNESDAY and watch their match against Bradley on our Home court at Cobb Park. Remember every game starts with LOVE!!

Sophomore students interested in participating in the informational field trip to the career center, must have their two signed permission forms back to Mr. Wall by Wednesday, September 16th.

Those students that have signed up for the A-Orland Driving class, are reminded that the class begins tonight at 6:30 at the corner of Broadway and Kennedy Drive, across from KFC.

Demetres Jones from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale will be here on Tuesday September 15th during the lunch hours in the cafeteria. He will have applications and information about the many programs at SIUC.

Any student needing to make up credit in English or Math are reminded that the KCC night classes for high school credit begin on Tuesday, September 15th. See your counselor for additional information.

Ceile Calendar Winner: George Meli, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jared Thompson, Jason Thompson and Mrs. Susan Lord yesterday.

The Irish “Swimmin” Women made a splash Thursday night at Lincoln-Way West High School. The night started out with a 1st place finish and a pool record set by Hayley Coash in the 200 freestyle. Hayley also placed 2nd in the 500 freestyle with a personal best time of 6:05.69. Alexa Salkeld continued the Irish success by placing 4th in the 200 IM with a personal best time of 2:41.87 and 3rd in the 100 butterfly with a personal best time of 1:14.37. Sam Ochoa led the way in the 100 freestyle, where she placed 5th with a personal best time of 1:10.27. Jorgi Phelps also had a personal best time in the 100 freestyle with a time of 1:30.59. To conclude the meet the 400 freestyle relay team of Alexa Salkeld, Moira Martin, Sam Ochoa, and Hayley Coash finished 4th with a personal best time of 4:36.29. Rochelle Latta, and Moira Martin also added to the Irish success. Way to go ladies!! Keep up the good work!!

Come out and support the Irish Swimmin Women on Monday September 14th. They will be competing against Kankakee. Meet is at Kankakee High School start time is at 4 p.m. Look forward to seeing you there!! GO IRISH!!

All students that signed up to work the Chicago half marathon please see Mr. Klipp to confirm before the end of the day today.

Tonight is Grade School Night from 6:00-7:00 at the football game. Please spread the word!

Come out and support the Girls' Golf Team as they host the Lady Irish Invitational tomorrow at the Kankakee Country Club beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Any boy interested in joining the Chicago Bear Flag Football Team see Mr. Zinanni during lunch today.

All seniors who are prospective college athletes must start the process for eligibility by logging on to: www.eligibilitycenter.org See Mr. Raiche or Mr. Wall if you have questions or concerns.

Seniors interested in a bus trip overnight and visit to Washington University in St. Louis should see Mr. Raiche for further information.

All Spanish Club members – Come to a Mexican Feast in honor of Mexican Independence Day on Wednesday, September 16, from 6:00-7:30pm, in the school cafeteria. A variety of authentic Mexican food from El Burrito Loco will be offered. You must be a current member of the BMCHS Spanish Club to participate. The price is $6 per person, and pre-registration is required. Sign up with Señora Ronchetto by Monday, September 14.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: George Bobalik, Kankakee - $50 - today, Buck McClure, Bourbonnais - $50 - Saturday, Linda Gore, Bourbonnais - $50 - Sunday

Happy Birthday!! Estaffani Barajas, Saturday and Cody Trost on Sunday.

Seniors interested in a bus trip overnight and visit to Washington University in St. Louis should see Mr. Raiche for further information.

All seniors who are prospective college athletes must start the process for eligibility by logging on to: www.eligibilitycenter.org See Mr. Raiche or Mr. Wall if you have questions or concerns.

Tomorrow the cafeteria will be serving Papa John’s pizza. Next week during lunch you will be voting for the pizza of your choice, Mancino’s, Monical’s or Papa John’s.

McNamara’s Human Rights Awareness Group will have a meeting after school today in Deacon Skelly’s Room. All are welcome.

The following students need to see Mrs. Jackson in the Development Office sometime today: Sarah St. Aubin, Caleb Wasson, Lucy Webb, Mitchell Rose, John Martin, Alyssa Pitts, James Martin, Alexa Koziol, Sammy Berens and Jaclyn Arseneau.

Friday night is Grade School Night from 6:00-7:00 at the football game. Please spread the word!

Come out and support the Girls' Golf Team as they host the Lady Irish Invitational this Saturday at the Kankakee Country Club beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Any boy interested in joining the Chicago Bear Flag Football Team see Mr. Zinanni during lunch today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Lexington Huffines, Mitchell O'Brien, Devin Mazur

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Donald Legris, Kankakee - $50.

Friday night is Grade School Night from 6:00-7:00 at the football game. Please spread the word!

Any boy interested in joining the Chicago Bear Flag Football Team see Mr. Zinanni during lunch today.

All seniors who are prospective college athletes must start the process for eligibility by logging on to: www.eligibilitycenter.org See Mr. Raiche or Mr. Wall if you have questions or concerns.

Seniors interested in a bus trip overnight and visit to Washington University in St. Louis should see Mr. Raiche for further information.

Freshman football practice will begin at 2:00 today. Sophomore and Varsity football practice will begin at 1:45.

Anyone interested in earning service hours at the Chicago half marathon with the cross-country team should come see Mr. Klipp right now to register online.

Mini schedule night is tonight at 7:00. Please give your parents a copy of your schedule to follow your classes.

Jostens will be here today during homeroom to meet with Sophomores about class rings.

Come out and support the Girls' Golf Team as they host the Lady Irish Invitational this Saturday at the Kankakee Country Club beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Kelly Lewis from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be here on Wednesday, Sept. 9, during homeroom in room 102. If interested in U of I, plan to attend this meeting. Information on the admissions process, academic programs, residential life, scholarships and financial aid will be given.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER!! Ken Tatum, Bourbonnais - $50.

Happy Birthday!! Melissa LaReau, Mr. Brown

Friday night is Grade School Night from 6:00-7:00 at the football game. Please spread the word!

Last Call - Anyone wanting to earn some service hours working a water station at this weekend's Chicago 1/2 marathon needs to see Mr. Klipp ASAP to register.

Congrats to the cross country team on winning two trophies at the 20-team Seneca Invitational. The girl's freshman-sophomore team won the team championship by placing 5 runners in the top 10, with Caitlin Schaeffer and Ashley Oosterhouse finishing 2nd and 3rd. Complete details of the meet, the two trophies and photos are on display in the trophy case.

It's time to register for "Read for a lifetime." To participate, you must register by Oct. 28th, read at lease 4 books from the designated list, keep a list of the titles, and turn in the list in March. See the librarian or any teacher to register.

Seniors who signed up to help with freshman retreat are reminded to check the Mac Memo board outside of the cafeteria. If you are on that list and did not come Saturday to the day of reflection, please see Mrs. Bovie asap.

Senior girls who have gone on Kairos are asked to meet with Mrs. Bovie in the chapel right after school today.

Spanish Club - be sure to submit your Spanish Club t-shirt design to Señora today by 2:35.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER!! Ashley Jones, Bourbonnais - $500, Monday, Mimi Hogan, Kankakee - $50, today.

Happy Birthday!! Mrs. Linneman - Monday

The boys soccer team bounced back with a strong 4-1 victory over Grant Park yesterday. Colin Reilly and Luke Jarvis each had two goals for the Irish. The boys will return to action Saturday morning at home vs Herscher.

Service hour opportunity: The cross-country team is going to work a water station at the Chicago half marathon on Sunday, Sept. 13. Fun-service hours-and a free t-shirt. See Mr. Klipp if interested.

There are posters at the front of junior and senior halls, as well as info. Fliers on the guidance office bulletin board shelf promoting the Chicago National College Fair at Navy Pier on Sat., Oct. 3rd.

Attention Juniors and Seniors – This years college night event has moved from the mall to KCC and will be held Monday, Sept. 21st from 5-8 p.m.

Congratulations to the cross-country team on their fine performance at the 14-team Irish Conditioner Wednesday night. Twelve Irish runners earned Top 10 medals in their race - Aimee Sims, Alexa Koziol, Aaron Trost, Ben Moss, Caleb Wasson, Josh Benoit, Sean Crowley, Mitchell O'Brien, Caitlin Schaefer, Ashley Oosterhouse, Rachel Breault, and Jordan Coash all won medals. Thanks to all of the faculty and student body who came to the meet to support the Irish.

Any boy interested in coming out for the Winter 2009-2010 boys swim team should see Miss Allie sometime today during homeroom.

WOW!!! Once again the Girls Tennis team gave it their best SHOT! They made a clean SWEEP over St. Joe with a HUGE 5-0 victory! The starting line up was #1 and #2 Singles Liz Davis and Kara Hogan #1 Doubles Colleen Smith and Jenessa Franco #2 Doubles Gina Franco and Angela Williams and #3 Doubles Ashley Lovell and Sarah Olofsson. CONGRATS LADIES!! Also just a reminder NO practice today we will meet on Monday at 3:15 for practice.

There will be a meeting for all senior girls who have gone on Kairos. The meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 8 afterschool in the chapel

Thanks to all of the seniors who signed up to help with the freshman retreat. Unfortunately, more people signed up to help than what we can use. ( That has never happened before). Please check the Mac Memo board outside of the cafeteria to see if you will be helping. If you are helping, please plan on being at school Sat. a.m. at 10:00 until 1 for a time of reflection and planning.

If anyone did not purchase a 2009 yearbook and would like to, it’s not too late. The cost is $50. They can be purchased in room 109 from Mrs. Ostrowski.

Bishop McNamara names Chairpersons for annual “Irish Drawdown”. This year’s Irish Drawdown, which is scheduled for November 21st from 7:00-11:00PM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, promises to be a wonderful night for all. The theme this year is “South of the Border” and our new leaders for this event are Pat and Laurie Gilmore and Tom and Lodi Gill. COME ON OUT AND JOIN US.

Students, Come out to River Road Park on Friday, Sept. 4th for Youth Night at Kankakee Valley Park District’s Labor Day Jubilee. Receive half off parking with your school i.d. and enjoy a full service carnival, live performances from Miss Illinois, the Jesse White Tumblers, Teen Idol Contestants, Nick Lynch, Kole Bossong and much more. The gates will open at 4:00 p.m., the carnival and entertainment will begin at 5:00 p.m.

Drive through a spectacular cloud forest, take a riverboat journey teeming with wildlife, swim on a pristine beach, relax in therapeutic hot pools, and watch crimson lava ooze from an active volcano! Señora Ronchetto is planning a trip to beautiful Costa Rica for June, 2010. If you are interested in more information, please pick up a flyer from her. You do not need to be a Spanish student to participate in the trip

Enter our t-shirt design contest, and you can design this year’s BMCHS Spanish Club t-shirt! Your design can be funny, inspiring, with graphics, just words, whatever, as long as it’s creative (and in good taste). The student with the winning design will get his/her shirt for free. All designs must be given to Señora Ronchetto by Tuesday, September 8.

¡Bienvenidos al club de español! (Welcome to the Spanish Club!) Sign up for the BMCHS Spanish Club all this week through one of the Spanish teachers. Membership dues for the 2009-2010 school year are $4. Club t-shirts will be for sale later in September (purchase is optional).

Happy Birthday!! Jordan Keigher, today, Mrs. Harman and Mrs. Ronchetto, tomorrow.

CEILE CALENDAR Winner: Amelia Kyrouac, Bourbonnais - $50, today, Karen Goldrick, Manteno - $50, Saturday, Deb Hull, Momence - $50, Sunday.

Freshmen interested in running for class office are reminded that their completed application forms are due to Mrs. Kinstner no later than 2:35 tomorrow.

WOW!!! Girls Tennis Rocks! McNamara girls fought tough against Coal City!! #2 Doubles Gina Franco and Angela Williams WON AGAIN 6-2, 6-1. #3 Doubles Ashley Lovell and Sarah Olofsson had a big WIN also 6-2, 6-4. The rest of the girls played their hardest and looked their BEST ever!! Keep up the Good Work Ladies!! Home Game today at Cobb Park at 4:30 come on down and support the girls Tennis Team!!

If anyone did not purchase a 2009 yearbook and would like to, it’s not too late. The cost is $50. They can be purchased in room 109 from Mrs. Ostrowski.

Service hour opportunity: The cross-country team is going to work a water station at the Chicago half marathon on Sunday, Sept. 13. Fun-service hours-and a free t-shirt. See Mr. Klipp if interested.

Attention Juniors and Seniors – This years college night event has moved from the mall to KCC and will be held Monday, Sept. 21st from 5-8 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Madonna Taylor, Kankakee - $50

Friday will be the last day to drop a course without receiving an F.

The Varsity Football Team plays at No. Park University Fri. night at 7:30. The address is 3225 W. Foster, Chicago Il.

Any sophomore, junior or senior interested in the Green Key Society should plan to meet during the last 10 minutes of lunch hours today.

Service hour opportunity: The cross-country team is going to work a water station at the Chicago half marathon on Sunday, Sept. 13. Fun-service hours-and a free t-shirt. See Mr. Klipp if interested.

Juniors and Seniors - Peterson's, a well respected name in the college information and admissions processes has launched a new multi-function website called studentedge.com that can help you with: Finding a college match, a scholarship search, ACT, SAT, PSAT test preparation, career exploration and even homework help. An info card is being distributed in your homeroom today.

Girls Tennis Team Is Looking Good!! They fought hard against a very difficult line up last Saturday and gave it their best SHOT! They all played very well. Yesterday against Nazareth Academy once again played their very best and looked better than ever. #2 Doubles team Gina Franco and Angela Williams beat Nazareth 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 CONGRATS Ladies!! They are all looking stronger than ever!!! Today they are playing Coal City at Reed Custer High School at 4:30 and tomorrow here at home at Cobb park they will be playing St. Joe at 4:30. Come on out and support the girls Tennis Team!!

A-Orland Driving School will begin their next class on “September 14th. Classes will be taught at their office on Kennedy drive in Bradley, across for KFC. Classes will begin at 6:30pm and run until 8:30pm. The first 3 weeks they will meet Monday thru Thursday, on the fourth week they will meet Monday thru Wednesday. Come to the Guidance Office to pick up your McNamara Discount coupon. The next scheduled class will begin on October 19th.

Lt. Col. Kevin Hayes will be here on Wednesday, Sept. 2, during homeroom in room 102. He will have information regarding the Air Force Academy and the Air Force ROTC program. Remember to see your homeroom teacher before attending this meeting.

Attention Juniors and Seniors – This years college night event has moved from the mall to KCC and will be held Monday, Sept. 21st from 5-8 p.m.

You may want to go to confession on Thursday before our all school mass on Friday. Fr. Dan will hear confessions in Campus Ministry between 10:30 and 12:30.

Happy Birthday!! Jackson Neeley, Jamar Rivera

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Julie Alonzo, Chicago - $50.

You may want to go to confession on Thursday before our all school mass on Friday. Fr. Dan will hear confessions in Campus Ministry between 10:30 and 12:30.

The Irish Swimmin Women started out their season on a high note. They competed in the Bremen Pentathlon where they finshed 4th overall. There were many top finishes as well as several personal best times. Top 10 finishes included Hayley Coash who placed 5th in the 200 Freestyle, 4th in the 100 backstroke, 9th in the 100 butterfly, and 3rd in the 100 breastroke. Which resulted in a 5th place individual finish overall. Alexa Salkeld placed 10th in the 100 backstroke and 8th in the 100 butterfly. Moira Martin placed 10th in the 100 breastroke. Personal best times were achieved by Sam Ochoa and Gina Franco. Jorgi Phelps also showed a strong effort that contributed to the Irish success. Congrats ladies! Keep up the good work!

Attention Juniors and Seniors – This years college night event has moved from the mall to KCC and will be held Monday, Sept. 21st from 5-8 p.m.

Happy Birthday!! Zack Triveline

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Dr. Kelly O'Connor, Bourbonnais - $50

Freshmen - if you are missing your stylus for your laptop see Mr. McLain.

Any sophomore, junior or senior interested in the Green Key Society should plan to meet during the last 10 minutes of lunch hours on Wednesday.

The Freshman football team will play at Clifton this Wed., Sept. 2 at 6:00.

The Bishop McNamara Human Rights Organization will meet in Deacon Skelly's room today immediately after school today to discuss plans to implement monthly awareness activities and projects. All are welcome.

Derek O’Connor, Jamie Anderson, Moira Martin and Molly McCabe please see Mrs. Jackson sometime today for sure.

Happy Birthday!! Sarah St. Aubin, Bud Vollmer

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Fred Bell, Kankakee - $100

Freshman Volleyball players need to be here Saturday at 9:15 a.m.

Campus Ministry is forming a Bishop McNamara Ministry Team. They will be assisting with retreats, liturgical celebrations, and service projects. All are welcome. Stop in the office of Campus Ministry today (Thursday) or tomorrow( Friday) between 11-1.

A dentist in Bourbonnais is looking for a part-time employee to work after school and a few hours on the weekend. Duties include filing, cleaning and vacuuming--could lead to a summer job. Must be 16 and have own transportation. If interested, see Mrs. Larson in the guidance office.

Any senior needing a KCC night class this fall to remedy a credit deficiency should see Mr. Raiche or Mr. Wall in the guidance office this week.

This is the final call - anyone interested in joining the cross-country team should see Coach Klipp or a team member.

Thank you to all the students who showed an interest in yesterday's Human Rights Organization. Future meetings will be held on Mondays immediately after school in Deacon Skelly's room and should last no longer than 15 minutes.

All girls interesting in playing basketball this winter there will be an informational meeting today during homeroom in the gym

Happy Birthday!! Dylan Fischer, Sarah Kidwell - today and Nicole Adamson, Sunday

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Victoria Mowrey, Ft. Lauderdale, FL $50, today, Ray Barrera, Frankfort, IL $50 Saturday, Gary Offerman, Bradley, IL $50 Sunday.

Anyone who did not get a school i.d., please see Mrs. Douglas during homeroom today.

Students interested in the McNamara Human Rights group should attend a meeting after school today in Deacon Skelly's Room.

Anyone needing service hours can see Mr. Klipp about working at the Irish conditioner next week.

All girls interesting in playing basketball this winter there will be an informational meeting on Friday during homeroom in the gym.

Cross-Country is still looking for new team members. See Coach Klipp or a team member if interested.

Any senior needing a KCC night class this fall to remedy a credit deficiency should see Mr. Raiche or Mr. Wall in the guidance office this week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Sam Martin, Watseka - $50

Girls tennis had a big win over Crete-Monee tuesday night #1 doubles: Gina Franco and Colleen Smith won 2-0. #2 Doubles: Jenessa Franco and Sarah Olofsson won 2-0. #3 Doubles: Ashley Lovell and Angela Williams won 2-0. Girls are looking Good! Come on out to Cobb Park right along the river and watch them in action next Tuesday and Thursday @4:30.

Students interested in the McNamara Human Rights group should attend a meeting after school on Thursday in Deacon Skelly's Room.

The Guidance Office has information on a program for Juniors or Seniors interested in Government/Politics. The United States Senate Youth Program – Includes an all expenses paid week in Washington, D.C. this spring AND a $5,000 college scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be currently serving as an elected officer of a school or community class, club or organization. See Mr. Raiche in the Guidance Office for additional information.

Seniors interested in helping with freshman retreat are asked to stop in to Campus Ministry sometime today or tomorrow. Our day of reflection will be Saturday, September 5th.

Anyone needing service hours can see Mr. Klipp about working at the Irish conditioner next week.

Cross-Country is still looking for new team members. See Coach Klipp or a team member if interested.

All girls interesting in playing basketball this winter there will be an informational meeting on Friday during homeroom in the gym.

Any senior needing a KCC night class this fall to remedy a credit deficiency should see Mr. Raiche or Mr. Wall in the guidance office this week.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Brant Beland, Brett Buttle

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Barbara Eckhoff, Grant Park - $50

Freshman don't forget to turn in your physical forms to the main office.

Any senior needing a KCC night class this fall to remedy a credit deficiency should see Mr. Raiche or Mr. Wall in the guidance office this week.

The cross-country team is looking to add new members. If interested see Coack Klipp in room 110.

Ceile Calendar winner: Terecita Butler, Kankakee - $50

Happy Birthday!! Ashley Bickett, Ben Blanchette and Carly Gubbins

Upperclassmen who have new computers and wish to connect to the student Guest network for Internet access should bring their computer to Mr. Frogge in 119 during homeroom. Students who were able to connect last year should find their connection will work this year.

Any Sophomore, Junior or Senior who failed to login to their account on Friday needs to see Mr. Frogge immediately after school today (Monday) in the Doyle Lab, if they wish to have their network account restored.

Happy Birthday!! Gina Franco

Ceile Calendar Winner: Matt McLain, Bourbonnais - $100

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jim Miedema, Momence - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jacob LaMore

Provena St. Mary's is looking for art students interested in volunteering their time in exchange for community service hours to design, create and paint a wall mural. Please call Volunteer Services at 815-937-2479, if interested.

Students are reminded that service hours for this year need to be verified by the last day of finals. Forms can be picked up in Campus Ministry or downloaded from our website.

The Hammes Bookstore is making way for new merchandise and having a huge sale during lunch, 11:15 a.m.-12:00 noon, today and Tuesday of next week. Stop by for some great deals!!

Summer ACT prep class registration forms are available in the Guidance Office. Registration may also be submitted online at www.bettertestscores.net. Registration deadline is Friday, June 5. Classes begin on Monday, June 8.

CD's are in from boys' Kairos. You may pick them up in Campus Ministry.

All track equipment must be turned in by tomorrow or you will be charged for it. Anyone who missed the cross country meeting and is interested should see Mr. Klipp in room #110.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Michael Kucaba, Chicago - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Haley Grant

Attention all current cheerleaders: Your awards night will be this Sunday, May 31, at 2:00 p.m., at Chicago Dough.

ATTENTION JUNIORS! The Golden Apple Foundation exists to support and encourage those who want to become teachers. If you are a prospective teacher and are interested in the Golden Apple Program, see Mr. Raiche for further info.

All softball players, both J.V. and Varsity, are invited to the season ending awards Banquet on Sunday, May 31, 6:00 p.m., at Aurelio's in Bourbonnais. If you still have uniforms, please bring them with you.

Attention all spring athletes: Please bring your uniforms to Mr. Zinanni today or Monday before final exams.

All members of this year's track team must turn in their equipment TODAY.

Next year's cross country team will have a meeting during homeroom TODAY. Anyone interested in finding out more about cross country is welcome. Please bring a pen.

St. Joseph's Church in Manteno is looking for someone to take charge of the kids games at the Annual St. Joe's Jamboree in August. Being the chairperson(s) of the games committee is a great opportunity for a student or or group of students to not only earn service hours, but to demonstrate leadership skills for future reference. Please see Mrs. Kinstner by the end of the week if you're interested.

The Hammes Bookstore is making way for new merchandise and having a huge sale during lunch, 11:15 a.m.-12:00 noon, on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Stop by for some great deals!!

Students are reminded that service hours for this year need to be verified by the last day of finals. Forms can be picked up in Campus Ministry or downloaded from our website.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Lori Hoekstra, Los Angeles, CA, today - $50; Nancy Pfeiffer, Kankakee, Saturday - $50; Michael Groth, Bourbonnais, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Carl Fisher, Matt Worby, today; Joseph McClain, Saturday; Josue Almanza, Kayla Palmateer, Megan Palmateer, Jill Glazar, Amanda Zoladz, Sunday

All members of this year's track team must turn in their equipment this week.

Next year's cross country team will have a meeting during homeroom on Friday. Anyone interested in finding out more about cross country is welcome. Please bring a pen.

Attention students enrolled in Honors/AP Physics next fall. As per the course description, summer schedules and activities will be made available by sending an email, using your full name in the subject line, to mcnamara.physics@gmail.com. This task must be completed by Friday, May 29, and will be scored as your first quiz. Don't delay.

Congrats to the following Letterman Club officers for next year, 2009-10: They are Presidents, Derek O'Connor and Moira Martin; Vice Presidents, Dan Burczak and Betsy Zirkle; Secretaries, Dylan Lergner and Jenessa Franco; Treasurers, Bryce LaMore and Liz Davis; Sgt. at Arms, Sean Moody and Jamie Anderson. All of these officers must see Mr. Zinanni during homeroom TODAY!

Attention all spring athletes: Please bring your uniforms to Mr. Zinanni tomorrow or Monday before final exams.

There will be a meeting for all of next year's AP U.S. History students during homeroom TODAY in room #19.

WKAN Sports will broadcast the boys' Sectional baseball game TODAY vs. Chicago Christian at 4:00 p.m. The game is being played at Reed-Custer High School.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Suzy Hoevet, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Matthew Powell

Library books are due; please return them ASAP! Reminders will be distributed at lunches today! Also, the fiction section has been weeded and there are lots of books on the give-away shelf. Come in and take your pick.

All members of this year's track team must turn in their equipment this week.

Next year's cross country team will have a meeting during homeroom on Friday. Anyone interested in finding out more about cross country is welcome. Please bring a pen.

WKAN Sports will broadcast the boys' Sectional baseball game on Thursday, May 28, vs. Chicago Christian at 4:00 p.m. The game is being played at Reed-Custer High School.

There will be a meeting for all of next year's AP U.S. History students during homeroom on Thursday in room #19.

Mr. Zinanni would like to see all Juniors who have earned a varsity letter this year in the cafeteria during homeroom today. We will vote for Lettermen Club officers today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Scott Memenga, St. Anne - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jacob Stauffenberg

Congrats to Katie Ryan and Aimee Sims on their finishes at the State track meet on Saturday. Katie finished with a 7th place medal in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 15.60 seconds, breaking the school record that she set earlier in the year. Aimee finished 6th in the 800 meter run with a season best time of 2:22.91. What a great finish to an outstanding year of track. All members of the track team are reminded of the awards picnic tonight at 6:00 p.m. Also, all are reminded to turn in their uniforms ASAP!

A special thanks to Tyler Calvert, Zac Lawler, Ryan Lambert and Cecilyn Mora for serving at Graduation on Sunday. Remember to get your service hour sheets in for that.

Jamie Anderson, Moira Martin, Molly McCabe and Derek O'Connor, please see Mrs. Jackson sometime today.

Mrs. Kinstner would like to meet with the newly elected class officers and executive officers during homeroom tomorrow. Please meet in room #18, Mr. Wagoner's room.

All members of this year's track team must turn in their equipment this week.

Next year's cross country team will have a meeting during homeroom on Friday. Anyone interested in finding out more about cross country is welcome. Please bring a pen.

Congrats to the members of the boys' track team who qualified for the State finals this weekend. Garrett Wasson, Matt Cyrier and Kamerin Mitchell will be competing in the State championships this week. Complete details are in the trophy case. A reminder to all members of the track team who RSVP'd that the track awards night is tonight at 6:00 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Rhonda Eviston, Peotone - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mr. Kurt Weigt

We need four servers for Graduation this Sunday. Please see Mrs. Bovie if you can help.

Attention all Big Brothers & Sisters...there will be a brief meeting in Development during homeroom TODAY. See you today during homeroom in the Development Office.

Prom pictures have arrived!!! Seniors can pick them up in the main office anytime during the school day.

Attention staff and students...the gym will be closed TODAY due to Graduation. Please do not use the gym as an entrance or exit.

All members of this year's boys' and girls' track team are reminded to RSVP about the Awards Night to Mr. Klipp or Mrs. Zullo TODAY.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Chris & Gigi LaMore, Manteno, today - $50; Monica Pigato, Bourbonnais, Saturday - $50; Pat & Judy Holohan, Kankakee, Sunday - $50; Debbie Christensen, Manteno, Monday - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hilary Enzweiler, Aaron Trost, Aimee Sims, Sunday; Taylor Smith, Monday

Library materials are due! Please return them!

Attention students...a reception honoring Mr. Laurenti, who is retiring after 44 years of service to our school, is tonight from 5:00-7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. You and your family should plan to come by and greet Mr. Laurenti. Presentations are at 6:00 p.m.

Attention staff and students...the gym will be closed for the next week due to Graduation. Please do not use the gym as an entrance or exit.

Attention all Big Brothers & Sisters...there will be a brief meeting in Development during homeroom ON FRIDAY. See you on Friday during homeroom in the Development Office.

Prom pictures have arrived!!! Seniors can pick them up in the main office anytime during the school day.

We need four servers for Graduation this Sunday. Please see Mrs. Bovie if you can help.

All members of this year's boys' and girls' track team are reminded to RSVP about the Awards Night to Mr. Klipp or Mrs. Zullo by Friday, May 22.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Stuart & Sandy Wilhoyt, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Garret Kohl, Phil Barber

Prom pictures have arrived!!! Seniors can pick them up in the main office anytime during the school day.

The following students will be included in the "taste test" tomorrow during homeroom: Ray Glower, Justin Faber, Jack Malpasuto, Jacob Landis, Zach Triveline, Matt Kurzejka, Caleb Wasson, Sean Moody, Parker Ciaccio and Matt Frazier. You must check in with your homeroom teacher before coming down to the cafeteria.

Students are reminded that service hour forms are to be turned into Campus Ministry by the last day of school. Don't wait until the last minute. Forms can be picked up in Campus Ministry, Guidance Office or off the school website.

Juniors wanting to train as Eucharistic Ministers for next year are asked to meet with Mrs. Bovie TODAY during the last 10 minutes of homeroom or immediately after school TODAY.

Due to finals, there will be NO shadowing students for the rest of the school year.

Attention all Big Brothers & Sisters...there will be a brief meeting in Development during homeroom ON FRIDAY. See you on Friday during homeroom in the Development Office.

Attention staff and students...the gym will be closed for the next week due to Graduation. Please do not use the gym as an entrance or exit.

Attention all girls' tennis players...there will be an important informational meeting for all girls interested in participating in tennis TODAY right after school in Mrs. Franco's classroom, #B1.

Attention students...a reception honoring Mr. Laurenti, who is retiring after 44 years of service to our school, is this Thursday, May 21, 5:00-7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. You and your family should plan to come by and greet Mr. Laurenti. Presentations are at 6:00 p.m.

Students enrolled in summer Driver's Ed. at Kankakee H.S., are reminded that they must attend a meeting at Kankakee H.S., TODAY between 2:50-4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in room #166. You must present your learner's permit and then select classroom and driving times.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Bernie & Jody Thompson, Manteno - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Libby Rogers

On Thursday during homeroom we will be doing a taste testing of chicken nuggets for next year's menu. If you like chicken nuggets and haven't been pleased with the ones that we have now, you are invited to join us. We will only be accepting a limited number of students. You must put your name on a piece of paper and give it to Mrs. Hodak today during lunch. We will put it in tomorrow's announcements who will be a part of the taste test.

Students enrolled in summer Driver's Ed. at Kankakee H.S., are reminded that they must attend a meeting at Kankakee H.S., on Wednesday, May 20, between 2:50-4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in room #166. You must present your learner's permit and then select classroom and driving times.

Attention all girls' tennis players...there will be an important informational meeting for all girls interested in participating in tennis on Wednesday, May 20, right after school in Mrs. Franco's classroom, #B1.

Attention staff and students...the gym will be closed for the next week due to Graduation. Please do not use the gym as an entrance or exit.

Due to finals, there will be NO shadowing students for the rest of the school year.

Attention all Big Brothers & Sisters...there will be a brief meeting in Development during homeroom on Wednesday.

All members of this year's track team must see their head coach today to vote for MVP and receive info about the track Awards Night. Don't forget...the polls close at 3:00 p.m.

Juniors wanting to train as Eucharistic Ministers for next year are asked to meet with Mrs. Bovie on Wednesday during the last 10 minutes of homeroom or immediately after school on Wednesday.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Carolyn Gianotti, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Marilyn Anderson, Angela Williams, Tatyana Stampley

The Lady Irish captured the Sectional Title in Seneca on Saturday. The Irish were led by a first place finish in the 4x800, 4x400; Aimee Sims in the 800m run and Katie Ryan in both the 100m and 300m hurdle events. The total team effort in winning the title came from a 3rd place finish for the 4x100, a 5th place finish for Alexis Payne in the 100m dash, a 4th place finish in the 1600 by Jenessa Franco and a 4th place finish in the 3200 by Caitlin Schaeffer. Alena Benoit placed 3rd in the Shot Put; Trisha Powell placed 6th in the Long Jump and the 4x200 scored with their 6th place finish. The winners will travel to Charleston to compete in the State meet this Thursday.

There will be NO yearbook meeting today.

Today is the deadline to register for the first session of summer school at BBCHS. The last day to register for Session 1 is June 19. Registration for Session 1 at Kankakee ends on May 22; Session 2 registration ends on June 19.

Attention staff and students...the gym will be closed for the next week due to Graduation. Please do not use the gym as an entrance or exit.

The girls' soccer teams are to be released at 1:20 p.m., today so that they can change and get on the bus to attend their playoff game at Herscher.

The varsity and sophomore softball teams play BBCHS today at the River Road Park at 4:15 p.m.

The varsity baseball team plays at home today at 4:15 p.m., vs. Providence. The sophomore baseball team plays at Providence today. Come out and support your team!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Luis Iravedra, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Reed Hoekstra, Josie Dexter

The following young men will NOT go through Graduation unless they hand in soccer uniforms to Coach Smith at 3:00 p.m., TODAY in the cafeteria: Joey McClain, Eric Hernandez, Paul Barber, Omar Aviles and Jon Ciaccio.

Seniors...There will be a videographer here to record graduation. If you would like a professional DVD of graduation, the cost is $20., per DVD and must be prepaid and pre-ordered by TODAY. Please make checks payable to B.M.C.H.S., and submit your order to Mrs. Weigt in the Development Office.

The following Seniors have NOT cleared their Library records: Melanie Deprest, Anne Glazar, Cassie LeBeau, Jeanine Sims, Austin Wakat, Trevor Wilson and JP Moore. ATTENTION UNDERCLASSMEN: Your Library materials are due on Monday, May 18. Please return your books!

The following boys need to turn in their track equipment ASAP: Mark Austin, Sean Crowley, Sean Dwyer, Ray Glower, Jameel High, Ben Moss and Chance Vollmer. After today, detention will be assigned each day until the equipment has been turned in.

A Service Hour Opportunity...Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., yardwork. Please see Mrs. Bovie or call Patty Bailey for info @ 933-8285, Ext. 35.

Any freshman or sophomore interested in playing summer ball for Limestone Senior League, please call Matt Norton at 815-933-7871, or Wayne Bisaillon at 815-935-1764.

ATTENTION SENIORS....Buy Back Book Day for Seniors is TODAY from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

A reception honoring Mr. Michael Wayer, who is retiring after 25 years as Principal at St. Patrick Grade School, Sts. Pat & Teresa and Aquinas Catholic Academy, is Sunday at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., at the Aquinas school cafeteria in Kankakee. Everyone is invited!

Attention students...a reception honoring Mr. Laurenti, who is retiring after 44 years of service to our school, is next Thursday, May 21, 5:00-7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. You and your family should plan to come by and greet Mr. Laurenti. Presentations are at 6:00 p.m.

Attention staff and students...the gym will be closed for the next week due to Graduation. Please do not use the gym as an entrance or exit.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Peter Schmuker, Manteno, today - $50; Dennis & Deb Morgan, Hoopeston, Saturday - $50; Jeanne Lindberg, Kankakee, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Amanda O'Brien, Jill Snyder, today; Brianne Fay, Jarrett Galloway, Saturday

Attention all girls' basketball players...There will be an important informational meeting for all girls interesting in participating in basketball TODAY during homeroom in the gym.

Seniors...There will be a videographer here to record graduation. If you would like a professional DVD of graduation, the cost is $20., per DVD and must be prepaid and pre-ordered by May 15. Please make checks payable to B.M.C.H.S., and submit your order to Mrs. Weigt in the Development Office.

Any freshman or sophomore interested in playing summer ball for Limestone Senior League, please call Matt Norton at 815-933-7871, or Wayne Bisaillon at 815-935-1764.

ATTENTION SENIORS....Buy Back Book Day for Seniors is tomorrow, Friday, May 15, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

The following boys need to turn in their track equipment ASAP: Mark Austin, Sean Crowley, Sean Dwyer, Ray Glower, Jameel High, Ben Moss, Michael Simmons, Chance Vollmer and Caleb Wasson.

A Service Hour Opportunity...Saturday, May 16, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., yardwork. Please see Mrs. Bovie or call Patty Bailey for info @ 933-8285, Ext. 35.

SENIORS' library materials are due TODAY!! The following Seniors have overdue books and/or Library fines: Olivia Butcher, Josue Almanza, Anne Glazar, Melanie Deprest, Cassandra LeBeau, Olivia Leonard, JP Moore, Megan O'Connor, Jeanine Sims, Austin Wakat and Trevor Wilson. ALSO...UNDERCLASSMEN...all Library materials are due on Monday, May 18! Please return your books!!

Jameel High, please see Mrs. Hodak in the cafeteria TODAY!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Jim & Jennifer Gill, Tinley Park, IL - $50

SENIORS' library materials are due on Thursday, May 14!! The following Seniors have overdue books and/or Library fines: Olivia Butcher, Josue Almanza, Rose Belcher, Jon Boudreau, Olivia Butcher, Anne Glazar, Jenn Storer, Melanie Deprest, Cassandra LeBeau, Natalie Martin, Megan O'Connor, Dominique Salter, Jeanine Sims, Stephanie Tyson, Austin Wakat, Trevor Wilson and Amanda Wulff. ALSO...UNDERCLASSMEN...all Library materials are due on Monday, May 18! Please return your books!!

All TAG Team members are to please meet in Campus Ministry TODAY during homeroom for yearbook pictures.

Junior members of National Honor Society are reminded of tonight's Honors Banquet. Please review your shift and be prompt!

Congrats to the members of the boys' track team who won titles at the Dwight Invitational last night. Garrett Wasson won the 3200 meter run. Matt Cyrier won the 400. The 1600 meter relay team of Steve Shomali, Kam Mitchell, Delano Samuels and Matt Cyrier also won. Also, a big congratulations to Aaron Trost on running his first sub-5 minute mile.

The following boys need to turn in their track equipment ASAP: Mark Austin, Sean Crowley, Sean Dwyer, Ray Glower, Jameel High, Ben Moss, Michael Simmons, Chance Vollmer and Caleb Wasson.

ATTENTION SENIORS....Buy Back Book Day for Seniors is Friday, May 15, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Any freshman or sophomore interested in playing summer ball for Limestone Senior League, please call Matt Norton at 815-933-7871, or Wayne Bisaillon at 815-935-1764.

Seniors...There will be a videographer here to record graduation. If you would like a professional DVD of graduation, the cost is $20., per DVD and must be prepaid and pre-ordered by May 15. Please make checks payable to B.M.C.H.S., and submit your order to Mrs. Weigt in the Development Office.

Attention all girls' basketball players...There will be an important informational meeting for all girls interesting in participating in basketball on Thursday, May 14, during homeroom in the gym.

Congrats to the Lady Irish soccer team! They defeated Reed-Custer to advance to the next round of the playoffs. They will take on Herscher Friday, 4:30 p.m., at Herscher. Good luck to the team as they continue through the playoffs.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Mimi Hogan, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Abby Blackburn, Emilie Pfeiffer

All TAG Team members are to please meet in Campus Ministry tomorrow, Wednesday, during homeroom for yearbook pictures.

ATTENTION SENIORS....Buy Back Book Day for Seniors is Friday, May 15, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

The girls' soccer team takes on Reed-Custer at 4:30 p.m., today in the first round of the girls' soccer playoffs. This will be the final home game for the Irish this season. Please come out and support your Lady Irish soccer team!

The following Seniors have overdue books and/or Library fines: Olivia Butcher, Susan Cantrell, Melanie Deprest, Christine Foster, Cassandra LeBeau, Natalie Martin, Megan O'Connor, Dominique Salter, Jeanine Sims, Stephanie Tyson, Austin Wakat, Trevor Wilson and Amanda Wulff. ALSO...all Library materials are due on Monday, May 18! Please return your books!!

Alex Boyd, Nikko Juarez and Bobby McLaren are asked to see Mrs. Bovie.

Several students are needed to help set up and decorate for a wedding on Friday, June 26. Students are also needed to supervise children's games on Saturday, June 27. This is a service hour opportunity. Please see Mrs. Bovie for details.

Provena St. Mary's is still looking for 3 high school students to help with their Pause For Patriotism this Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at the Perry Farm. This is a great opportunity for service hours. Please see Mrs. Bovie or contact Mary Ellen at 815-937-2480.

Any freshman or sophomore interested in playing summer ball for Limestone Senior League, please call Matt Norton at 815-933-7871, or Wayne Bisaillon at 815-935-1764.

Seniors...There will be a videographer here to record graduation. If you would like a professional DVD of graduation, the cost is $20., per DVD and must be prepaid and pre-ordered by May 15. Please make checks payable to B.M.C.H.S., and submit your order to Mrs. Weigt in the Development Office.

The following boys need to turn in their track equipment ASAP: Mark Austin, Sean Crowley, Sean Dwyer, Ray Glower, Jameel High, Ben Moss, Michael Simmons, Chance Vollmer, Caleb Wasson and Joe Kunsch.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jen Yohnka, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Aaron Kyrouac

There will be NO cafeteria charges for the rest of the year.

DUE TO SOME WORK BEING DONE TODAY, THE WATER WILL BE SHUT OFF RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL!!

Students who worked the Auction....we have 4 green cumberbunds missing and 2 green bow ties. If you have them, please bring them to Mrs. Jackson.

Students...don't forget to see Mrs. Jackson if you want to be a part of the McNamara Relay for Life team. There are also two other opportunities for service hours during June that would count for next year.

Seniors...There will be a videographer here to record graduation. If you would like a professional DVD of graduation, the cost is $20., per DVD and must be prepaid and pre-ordered by May 15. Please make checks payable to B.M.C.H.S., and submit your order to Mrs. Weigt in the Development Office.

Attention softball players: Your game vs. BBCHS on Tuesday, May 12, has been bumped and you will now play on Thursday, May 14, at 4:15 p.m. This is both varsity and sophomores.

All boys' basketball players are to report to the cafeteria TODAY during homeroom. This is a mandatory meeting.

Congrats to those boys who won Irish Relay titles on Saturday. Garrett Wasson won the 1600 meter run by 11 seconds. The foursome of Steve Shomali, Kamerin Mitchell, Delano Samuels and Matt Cyrier won both the sprint medley and the Ryan Beaupre Memorial 1600 Meter Relay. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make the Irish Relays a success!!

The following boys need to turn in their track equipment ASAP: Mark Austin, Sean Crowley, Sean Dwyer, Ray Glower, Jameel High, Ben Moss, Michael Simmons, Chance Vollmer, Caleb Wasson and Joe Kunsch.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Margaret Boudreau, Bourbonnais - $100

There will be NO cafeteria charges for the rest of the year!! Jameel High, Devin Mazur and Dylan Fischer, please see Mrs. Hodak TODAY!

Seniors...There will be a videographer here to record graduation. If you would like a professional DVD of graduation, the cost is $20., per DVD and must be prepaid and pre-ordered by May 15. Please make checks payable to B.M.C.H.S., and submit your order to Mrs. Weigt in the Development Office.

Attention girls between the ages of 16-21......if you would be interested in competing for Miss Friendship at the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival this summer, please come to the main office for an information sheet. Application must be received by May 29!!

There will be a meeting for all boys' soccer players, and those interested in signing up for soccer in the fall TODAY after school in the cafeteria.

The following Seniors have overdue books and/or library fines: Olivia Butcher, Susie Cantrell, Melanie Deprest, Christine Foster, Rochelle Latta, Cassie LeBeau, Natalie Martin, Darlene Moczynski, JP Moore, Megan O'Connor, Jeanine Sims, Stephanie Tyson, Austin Wakat and Trevor Wilson.

The Irish Relays are tomorrow, Saturday! We need students to help work at the field events for service hours. Anyone interested should see one of the track coaches ASAP. The following young men need to turn in their track equipment by the end of the week: Mark Austin, Theo Bradley, Sean Crowley, Sean Dwyer, Jameel High, Chance Vollmer, Ray Glower, JP Moore, Michael Simmons and Joe Kunsch.

Participants in the trip to France should meet with Madame Linneman after school today for five minutes!

Prom Photos....Please pick up a photo order envelope from Senora Ronchetto if you do not already have one and would like prom photos taken.

All class officer applications are due to Mrs. Kinstner with a copy of the speech no later than 2:35 p.m., TODAY. Please bring them to the computer lab and put them under the door if Mrs. Kinstner is not there.

Anyone interested in playing volleyball in the fall....there is a mandatory meeting TODAY during homeroom in the cafeteria. Schedules will be handed out as well as other information. See you there!

The girls' soccer team needs to be released from class today at 1:45 p.m., in order to leave for their game at St. Viator. They are: Nicole Adamson, Jen Storer, Amanda O'Brien, Nicole Coglianese, Lissette Munoz, Kaliegh Wheeler, Emilie Pfeiffer, Rose Aviles, Joanie Sammons, Nicole Applegate, Rochelle Latta, Jorgi Phelps, Liz Ostrowski, Taylor Smith, Sarah Olofsson, Moira Martin, Ellen Rogers, Jenn Ostrowski. If there are issues, please let Coach Alden know. The bus leaves by 2:00 p.m.; please be on time!!

A reminder to all newly elected cheerleaders....there will be a cheerleaders/parents meeting at 5:30 p.m., tonight in the cafeteria. Also, current cheerleaders should arrive 5-10 minutes earlier for a brief meeting.

Attention softball players: Your game vs. BBCHS on Tuesday, May 12, has been bumped and you will now play on Thursday, May 14, at 4:15 p.m. This is both varsity and sophomores.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Rick Trobaugh, Gilman, today - $50; Erik Johnson, Tempe, AZ, Saturday - $50; Darla Lopez, Manteno, Sunday - $500

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! James Capriotti, Sunday

There will be a meeting for all boys' soccer players, and those interested in signing up for soccer in the fall, on Friday, May 8, after school in the cafeteria.

Prom Photos....Please pick up a photo order envelope from Senora Ronchetto if you do not already have one and would like prom photos taken.

The Library will be closed during homeroom on Friday for a reception. Students who participated in "Read For A Lifetime" should report to the Library at that time.

Anyone interested in playing volleyball in the fall....there is a mandatory meeting on Friday during homeroom in the cafeteria. Schedules will be handed out as well as other information. See you there!

The Irish Relays are this Saturday! We need students to help work at the field events for service hours. Anyone interested should see one of the track coaches ASAP. The following young men need to turn in their track equipment by the end of the week: Mark Austin, Theo Bradley, Sean Crowley, Sean Dwyer, Jameel High, Chance Vollmer, Ray Glower, JP Moore, Michael Simmons and Joe Kunsch.

There will be a meeting at TODAY'S homeroom AND TODAY after school for all current members and inductees of Spanish National Honor Society. You must make at least one of the meetings/rehearsals.

A reminder to all newly elected cheerleaders....there will be a cheerleaders/parents meeting at 5:30 p.m., Friday night in the cafeteria. Also, current cheerleaders should arrive 5-10 minutes earlier for a brief meeting.

Congrats to the girls' soccer team who shut out St. Joe last night, 2-0! Jen Ostrowski and Nicole Adamson each scored; Kaleigh Wheeler kept St. Joe scoreless with 12 saves.

The tennis team will be leaving after 6th hour today for their match with Fenwick.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Robert Randolph, Bourbonnais - $50

The following Seniors have overdue books and/or library fines: Olivia Butcher, Susie Cantrell, Melanie Deprest, Christine Foster, Rochelle Latta, Natalie Martin, Darlene Moczynski, JP Moore, Megan O'Connor, Jeanine Sims, Jenn Storer, Stephanie Tyson, Austin Wakat and Trevor Wilson.

There will be a meeting at TODAY'S homeroom, Thursday homeroom and Thursday after school for all current members and inductees of Spanish National Honor Society. You must make at least one of the meetings/rehearsals.

If your Prom date does not attend BMCHS, you will need to complete a request form in order for that person to attend Prom with you. Forms may be obtained from Mrs. Duffy. This completed form must be returned to Mrs. Duffy TODAY.

The Library will be closed during homeroom on Friday for a reception. Students who participated in "Read For A Lifetime" should report to the Library at that time.

Staff from the County Clerk's office will be at McNamara TODAY from 10:55 a.m.-1:05 p.m., to register people to vote. Persons wishing to register to vote must be 18 by the next election, Feb. 2, 2010, and present two forms of identification, one of which must contain your current address. Acceptable forms of identification may include a driver's license and school identification, mail, or state I.D.

The Annual Music Department's Spring Concert is tonight at 7:00 p.m., in the Kresge Auditorium in the Larsen Fine Arts Center on the campus of O.N.U., right across from Jimmy John's. The concert features both the Band and Chorus and is free!! Please come out and support your friends in Chorus and Band.

Prom Photos....Please pick up a photo order envelope from Senora Ronchetto if you do not already have one and would like prom photos taken.

All TAG Team members please meet in Campus Ministry today during homeroom for yearbook pictures.

Nikko Juarez and Bobby McLaren are asked to see Mrs. Bovie today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Gary Pitts, St. Anne - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mr. Mike Ely

All students intending to take Driver's Education at Kankakee H.S., this summer must pick up an informational packet in the Guidance Office before they attend the required meeting that will be held in room #102, right after school today.

There will be a meeting at Wednesday homeroom, Thursday homeroom and Thursday after school for all current members and inductees of Spanish National Honor Society. You must make at least one of the meetings/rehearsals.

Staff from the County Clerk's office will be at McNamara on Wednesday, May 6, from 10:55 a.m.-1:05 p.m., to register people to vote. Persons wishing to register to vote must be 18 by the next election, Feb. 2, 2010, and present two forms of identification, one of which must contain your current address. Acceptable forms of identification may include a driver's license and school identification, mail, or state I.D.

Bishop McNamara will have a team in the Relay for Life event held at Mac on June 13. This is an all day event that begins at 2:00 p.m. Our team will be here until around 9:00 p.m. Please see Mrs. Jackson for more info if you are interested in joining our team.

The Annual Music Department's Spring Concert is tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m., in the Kresge Auditorium in the Larsen Fine Arts Center on the campus of O.N.U., right across from Jimmy John's. The concert features both the Band and Chorus and is free!! Please come out and support your friends in Chorus and Band.

Due to a scheduling conflict, the elections for Executive Student Council officers will be held during homeroom on THURSDAY instead of tomorrow. There will also be NO Student Council meeting tomorrow. All students should remain in their homerooms at that time.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Donna Mester, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mrs. Linda Franco, Robert Sohl

The sophomore baseball team is to leave after 7th hour today for their game vs. Guerin.

The following students must pay off their lunch charges TODAY: Jameel High, Eric Cooper, Devin Mazur, Dylan Fischer, Logan Boisvert, James Slavin, Peter Ortega, Michael Allen, Sarah Kidwell, Sean Moody, Connor Mulcahy and Matt Kurzejka. There will be No charges this week!

Thank you to all students who helped with this year's Dinner/Auction. We are always proud of your efforts on this special weekend. Also, a special thank you goes out to Alena Benoit and Maurice Shoemaker for their assistance with the tablet initiative as well as the slide presentation.

There will be a brief meeting during homeroom today for all current basketball players (2008-09 season). Please go to homeroom for attendance and then meet in the Smith Media Center. This meeting is for all basketball players, freshmen through seniors.

Congrats to Matt Cyrier and Garret Wasson. They swept every race from 400 meters to 3200 meters Friday night at the Herscher Invitational. Matt won the 400 and the 800, while Garrett won the 1600 and the 3200.

All members of the track team who are competing in the all-city meet tonight are to be at Kankakee H.S., by 3:15 p.m. today.

Registration for summer credit recovery classes is now underway for the programs at Kankakee High and BBCHS. Spaces are limited to first come, first serve. Please see your counselor if you are in need of additional information. Students needing to make up credit in Religion should also see their counselor to sign up for the summer class taught here by Deacon Skelly.

Congrats to the Lady Irish track team on their 1st place at the 13-team Herscher Invitational Friday night. It was a total team effort with every point critically important in nthe victory over Reed-Custer by 1 and 1/2 points. The 4x800 won, along with a 1st place by Aimee Sims in the 800 meter. Katie Ryan took 2nd to secure the win. Please see the school website or the trophy case for complete details. Come and cheer the girls on tonight at Kankakee in the All-City meet that begins at 4:15 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: John Beach, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jacob DeVries

Bishop McNamara 2009 Prom tickets are on sale this week during lunch hours. Be sure to buy your ticket TODAY. Tickets will not be sold at the door. If your date to Prom does not attend Mac, you will need to complete a request form in order for that person to attend Prom with you. Forms may be obtained from Mrs. Duffy. This completed form must be returned to Mrs. Duffy by next Wednesday, May 6.

All girls' golf team members, and those interested in joining the team, please meet TODAY in the cafeteria at homeroom.

Seniors.....if you need more graduation invitations, please call Jostens at 630-963-3500.

A reminder to Seniors to tell Mrs. Larson in the Guidance Office the number of people in your family that will be attending the Honors Night dinner on May 13.

Provena St. Mary's is hosting "Pause For Patriotism" on May 16, from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., at the Perry Farm. They are looking for students to help pass out temporary tattoos. Service hours will be given. Please see Mrs. Bovie on Friday, if interested.

Completed election applications for EXECUTIVE OFFICE CANDIDATES are due to Mrs. Kinstner (or her mailbox) NO LATER THAN 2:45 TODAY! No late applications will be accepted.

Attention Spanish Club officers....there's a meeting today during homeroom. If you can't make it, please meet after school.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Rich Kinstner, Manteno, today - $50; Donna Earnhart, Bourbonnais, Saturday - $50; Judy Weidert, Watseka, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Olivia Bauer, Katherine Hoekstra, Sam Memenga, today; Jared St. John, Hillary Olszewski, Saturday

Applications are now available in Mrs. Kinstner's room for Executive AND Class Office Elections. Completed EXECUTIVE officer apps must be handed in no later than this Friday, May 1, with elections to be held next Wednesday, May 6. CLASS officer apps are due next Friday, May 8, with elections scheduled for Wednesday, May 13. Visit the Student Council website for more info or to download application forms.

Seniors.....if you need more graduation invitations, please call Jostens at 630-963-3500.

A reminder to Seniors to tell Mrs. Larson in the Guidance Office the number of people in your family that will be attending the Honors Night dinner on May 13.

The next A-Orland Driving School class will begin on June 8, and conclude on July 1, at the Bradley location on Kennedy Drive. The class will meet from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on Monday through Thursday for the first 3 weeks and then just Monday through Wednesday for the last week of this four week class. Behind the Wheel time will be scheduled on an individual basis. Pick up a discount coupon in the Guidance Office. Beginning on July 7, an evening class will be available with the classroom scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m.

A Bourbonnais parent has called looking for a student to tutor her 6th grade son in Math. If interested, please see Mrs. Larson in the Guidance Office.

Bishop McNamara 2009 Prom tickets are on sale this week during lunch hours. Be sure to buy your ticket by Friday, May 1. Tickets will not be sold at the door. If your date to Prom does not attend Mac, you will need to complete a request form in order for that person to attend Prom with you. Forms may be obtained from Mrs. Duffy. This completed form must be returned to Mrs. Duffy by next Wednesday, May 6.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Tim & Barb Trost, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jon Ciaccio, Steven Lalich, Tyler Edwards, Mitch Gerth, Drew Villogomez

Seniors.....if you need more graduation invitations, please call Jostens at 630-963-3500.

A reminder to Seniors to tell Mrs. Larson in the Guidance Office the number of people in your family that will be attending the Honors Night dinner on May 13.

Congrats to the freshman/sophomore girls' track team! The girls took 2nd place in the 13 team invitational at Watseka last night. The girls won the 4 x 800, 4 x 100, 4 x 400 relays. Aimee Sims won the 400 and 800; Alena Benoit won the Shot and Discus; Katie Ryan won the 100m hurdles. Complete details and the trophy are on display in the trophy case.

The following Seniors currently have O service hours verified in the Campus Ministry office: Bryton Ashton, Omar Aviles, Tyler Boerschig, Alex Boyd, Jeff Bracken, Olivia Butcher, Patty Chavez, Jon Ciaccio, Shawnn Cooper, Eric Field, Christine Foster, Jon Golden, Eric Hernandez, Nikko Juarez, Matt Lambert, Cassie LeBeau, Olivia Leonard, Kamerin Mitchell, Anjel Salgado, Steve Shomali, Troy Stampley, James Witvoet, Jon Young and Mario Zinanni.

Friday is May Day and May Day means flowers! Today and tomorrow you will be able to order flowers during your lunch hour with delivery on Friday. Flowers are $1.00 each. Why not send a flower to your Kairos sister, your Prom date, your secret crush, your favorite teacher or administrator, your teammate or lab partner? The list is endless, so order your flowers for $1.00, from a French student during lunch today.

A local woman is looking for a Saturday afternoon babysitter for her 7 year old son. If interested, please call Marty at 815-592-3597.

All girls' golf team members, and those interested in joining the team, please meet on Friday, May 1, in the cafeteria at homeroom.

A Bourbonnais parent has called looking for a student to tutor her 6th grade son in Math. If interested, please see Mrs. Larson in the Guidance Office.

The varsity and sophomore softball teams are to be released after 7th hour today.

Ray Buell and Doug Flageole are asked to see Mrs. Bovie today.

Mr. Zinanni needs to see all young men going out for football next year during homeroom TODAY. This is a mandatory meeting!! Please meet in the cafeteria.

The girls' soccer team tied with BBCHS 2-2 yesterday. It's the first time we have ever tied with them. Congratulations, girls! Way to go!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Glen Maduzia, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Riley Gill, Reese Lopez, Kara Hogan

A Bourbonnais parent has called looking for a student to tutor her 6th grade son in Math. If interested, please see Mrs. Larson in the Guidance Office.

Attention Seniors...anyone wanting to submit video/pictures for the senior video, please take them to Heather Harrington, Kelsey Luedtke, Biana Battaglia or Olivia Leonard.

All girls' golf team members, and those interested in joining the team, please meet on Friday, May 1, in the cafeteria at homeroom.

A local woman is looking for a Saturday afternoon babysitter for her 7 year old son. If interested, please call Marty at 815-592-3597.

The following students are to see Mrs. Hodak today to pick up their info on training for the Auction: Austin Tofte, Jaclyn Lowman, Alex Veronda, Alex Harsha, Eric Field, Eric Hernandez, Daisha Aitken, Connor Mulcahy, Ellen Rogers, Emily Olszewski, Caitlyn Schaeffer, Angeline Zinanni and Cody Samuelson. A few cancellations have caused a need for two more waitresses. Please see Mrs. Hodak if you are able to volunteer.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Walter Sykes, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ben Moss, Josh Benoit

Congrats to the Lady Irish track team!! The girls took 2nd place Friday night at Manteno in the 13 team meet. Katie Ryan took 1st in the 100m and 300m hurdles and was a member of the 2nd place 4x100 and the 3rd place 4x400. Aimee Sims edged out her opponent to win the 800m and was on the 1st place 4x800 and the 3rd place 4x400. Aly Regas took 4th in the long and triple jump and was on the 4x100. A great effort was turned in by the entire team. Complete details and the trophy are on display in the trophy case.

Congratulations to Jackson Hoekstra and Amanda O'Brien on being selected to the "Daily Journal's" Scholar-Athlete Team. Both Jackson and Amanda and their parents will be honored at a luncheon on Friday, May 8, at the Homestead. Amanda and Jackson, please see Mr. Zinanni today at homeroom.

All girls' golf team members, and those interested in joining the team, please meet on Friday, May 1, in the cafeteria at homeroom.

Attention Seniors...anyone wanting to submit video/pictures for the senior video, please take them to Heather Harrington, Kelsey Luedtke, Biana Battaglia or Olivia Leonard.

Applications are now available from Mrs. Kinstner for those students interested in running for executive office on next year's Student Council. Completed applications will be due on Friday, May 1!!

A local woman is looking for a Saturday afternoon babysitter for her 7 year old son. If interested, please call Marty at 815-592-3597.

A special thanks goes out to all the Big Brothers/Sisters....great job at Friday's Soc-Hop!!

Students who have volunteered to work this Saturday for our Spring Auction in the kitchen (freshmen) and waiters, waitresses, please see Mrs. Hodak today to receive info regarding training.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Marla Kane, St. Anne - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Justin Marrier, Krystal Moore, Emily Olszewski

Attention Breakfast Club members: Don't forget to bring your item for the Auction basket to Mrs. Jackson. Also, the last meeting of the year is next Tuesday, April 28.

Any cafeteria charges must be paid TODAY! No more charges will be allowed in the cafeteria.

Waiters are still needed for the Auction next Saturday night. Please see Mrs. Hodak today if you are able to volunteer. Also, Alexis Payne, Jaclyn Lowman and Ben Moss are to see Mrs. Hodak today regarding the Auction.

A big congratulations goes out to the newly elected 2009-10 cheerleading squad!! They are: Basketball cheerleaders, Paityn Akerman, Laura Anderson, Jordan Beaupre, Abby Blackburn, Brianne Fay, Lindsey LeBeau, Allison Noel, Maddy Lewis, Chelsea Patterson, Sam Ochoa, Becca Probasco, Katie Ryan, Jill Sebastiani, Bradie Vaubel and Abbie Young. Football cheerleaders, Cecilyn Mora, Paityn Akerman, Laura Anderson, Jordan Beaupre, Abby Blackburn, Lindsey LeBeau, Maddy Lewis, Allison Noel, Chelsea Patterson, Becca Probasco, Jaimie Rooney, Katie Ryan, Bradie Vaubel and Angeline Zinanni. Way to go, girls!!!

Those students interested in taking Driver's Ed. this summer at Kankakee H.S., are reminded to plan to attend a required informational meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2:45 p.m., in room #102. A $50. registration fee will be collected at that time.

The girls' softball team will be leaving at 2:15 p.m., today for their doubleheader.

Attention...all Fathers and Daughters...The dance is this Saturday night from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00..tickets are available in the Development Office or at the door. Coronation is at 10:00 p.m.

Applications are now available from Mrs. Kinstner for those students interested in running for executive office on next year's Student Council. Completed applications will be due on Friday, May 1!!

The Student Council would like to thank and congratulate all those involved with Wednesday's Talent Show. Thanks especially to Jill Glazar, Alison Noel and Julia Vasquez for their assistance in planning the show!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Marian Worby, Bourbonnais, today - $50; Patrick Carroll, Bourbonnais, Saturday - $50; Linda Burnett, Rochester, MN, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Angeline Zinanni, Jon Young and Tyler Boerschig, Sunday

Attention...all Fathers and Daughters...The dance is this Saturday night from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00..tickets are available in the development Office or at the door. Coronation is at 10:00 p.m.

Attention Big Brothers & Sisters: There will be a quick meeting in the Development Office during homeroom TODAY. Please see Miss LaMore if you cannot attend.

All students taking A.P. exams should report to room #12, during homeroom TODAY to fill out A.P. info sheets. Please bring a #2 pencil and report to homeroom first for roll call.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Donna Jenkins, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Austin Wakat

We are still in need of waiters for the Auction next Saturday, May 2. Any Junior, Senior or Sophomore boy who has not signed up and would like to volunteer, please see Mrs. Hodak today. ALSO, the following students are to please see Mrs. Hodak today regarding the Auction: Alexis Payne, Eric Hernandez, Omar Aviles, Ben Moss and Jaclyn Lowman.

If you're looking for service hours and would be interested in making phone calls, please see Mrs. Kinstner by the end of the day on Tuesday for more info.

Freshman/Sophomore testing on Thursday and Friday necessitates a few room changes as follows: Thursday, HR #113, Meet in the cafeteria; Friday, Mr. Brown's 1st pd. Honors U.S. History, meet in room #25; Friday, Mr. Klipp's 3rd pd. Physiology, meet in the Lab; Friday, Mr. Klipp's HR, meet in the Lab; Friday, Mr. Brown's HR, meet in the Cafeteria.

Attention Big Brothers & Sisters: There will be a quick meeting in the Development Office during homeroom on Thursday. Please see Miss LaMore if you cannot attend.

Students planning on taking Driver's Ed. at BBCHS this summer are reminded to have their parents sign them up TODAY or Thursday, April 23, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in the main office at BBCHS. Please be prepared to choose a session and a time slot within the session that works best for your summer schedule. The cost is $175.

Spring sports pictures are in and should be picked up from Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109, ASAP!

All students taking A.P. exams should report to room #12, during homeroom on Thursday, April 23, to fill out A.P. info sheets. Please bring a #2 pencil and report to homeroom first for roll call.

The girls' softball team must meet their bus at 2:25 p.m., to go to their doubleheader today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Daniel A. Ruiz, Mt. Prospect, IL - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Janie Wielgus

The following students have completed and verified the necessary service hours to graduate: Corie Allen, Bianca Battaglia, Rose Belcher, Jonathan Boudreau, Carianne Brei, Kaytlin Burczak, Zac Christensen, Teague Collett, Megan Curie, Grant Deam, Jarrod DeVries, Molly Ehrich, Sam Elliott, Carl Fisher, Anne Glazar, Jackson Hoekstra, Katherine Hoekstra, Mallory Hoge, Garrett Kohl, Tanya Lottinville, Natalie Martin, Darlene Moczynski, Jordan Nugent, Amanda O'Brien, Megan O'Connor, Jamie Odette, Stefanie Rocknowski, Libby Rogers, Jacob Stauffenberg, Jen Storer, Jamie Sy, Austin Tofte, Taylor Weigt, Joe Williams and Amanda Wulff. 23 Seniors currently have 0 service hours verified in the Campus Ministry Office.

Spring sports pictures are in and should be picked up from Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109, ASAP!

A reminder to all that the annual freshman/sophomore spring testing days are this Thursday and Friday. Thursday the freshmen take the EXPLORE test and Friday the Sophomores take the PLAN test. Room assignments are posted around the building. This does not affect any junior or senior classes on these days.

Attention Sophomores! The dates and times for "Better Test Scores" - ACT preparation classes this summer are available in the Guidance Office. The summer sessions begin on June 8, at O.N.U. Please see Mr. Raiche, Mr. Wall or Mrs. Larson for further info.

Attention...all Fathers and Daughters...The dance is this Saturday night from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00 at the door. Coronation is at 10:00 p.m.

Students planning on taking Driver's Ed. at BBCHS this summer are reminded to have their parents sign them up on either Wednesday, April 22, or Thursday, April 23, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in the main office at BBCHS. Please be prepared to choose a session and a time slot within the session that works best for your summer schedule. The cost is $175.

Attention Big Brothers & Sisters: There will be a quick meeting in the Development Office during homeroom on Thursday. Please see Miss LaMore if you cannot attend.

If you're looking for service hours and would be interested in making phone calls, please see Mrs. Kinstner by the end of the day on Tuesday for more info.

Allen Cruthird and Reese Lopez, please see Miss LaMore in the Development Office today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Gene & Marilyn Rademacher, Grant Park - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mitchell Rose

Attention...all Fathers and Daughters...The dance is this Saturday night from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00 at the door. Coronation is at 10:00 p.m.

The following students still owe money to the cafeteria: Michael Allen, Chris Boehrnsen, Reed Hoekstra and Jameel High. There will be no charges allowed this week!

Cheerleading tryouts start today at 5:30 p.m. The parent meeting is at 5:30 p.m., with practice to follow.

Spring sports pictures are in and should be picked up from Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109, ASAP!

The girls' soccer game is at 4:00 p.m., today. The team needs to be at the field at 3:15 p.m.

If you're looking for service hours and would be interested in making phone calls, please see Mrs. Kinstner by the end of the day on Tuesday for more info.

All softball practices and games are cancelled for today. FOR TUESDAY...J.V. practices from 3:15-4:30 p.m.; Varsity practices from 4:30-6:00 p.m., at the Mac Shack.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Linda Lottinville, Bourbonnais - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Tyler Wilson

As we enter Holy Week, students are encouraged to bring in canned food items for our struggling Kankakee area food pantries. Bins are located in the cafeteria near the girls' bathroom. Please help feed the hungry!

Student Council members are reminded to get their money into Carl Fisher ASAP.

Wilmington High School still has space available in summer Driver's Education classroom and Behind The Wheel program to all eligible students who reside in Wilmington but attend an out-of-town district school. Interested students, or their parents, should contact Ginger Smock ASAP at Wilmington High School's Guidance Office, 815-926-1738.

Attention all Sophomores...all those who signed up for the class service project at Riverside Miller Center on April 18, are reminded to attend from 1:30-5:00 p.m. We expect to see you there!! All are welcome to attend and will receive service hours. Please see Aaron DeGroot or Julia Vasquez for more info.

The following students must pay off their lunch charges today: Pete Ramirez, Michael Allen, Chris Boehrnsen, Royal Pope, Reed Hoekstra, Jameel High, Mitchell Gerth and Aaron Kyrouac. NO CHARGES ARE ALLOWED TODAY IN THE CAFETERIA!!

We can too easily permit the busyness of our lives to keep us from the celebration of the holiest week of the church year. Please make plans to participate in the sacred liturgies of Holy Week and especially those of the Triduum - and mark the days of Holy Week with special prayer and devotion. Schedules of the celebration of the Triduum from area churches are posted on the Guidance Office bulletin board. You are most welcome to add a schedule from your church and you are strongly encouraged to participate. "Were you there when they crucified My Lord?"

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Dr. James Adams, Bourbonnais, today - $50; Pat & Sandy Gilpin, Iowa City, IA, April 10, $50; Mike Leveque, Ashkum, April 11, $50; Anthia Winslow, Kankakee, April 12, $50; Ken Munjoy, Kankakee, April 13, $100; Gloria Boone, Martinton, April 14, $50; Joel & Jackie Littrell, St. Anne, April 15, $50; Misty Kerouac, Bourbonnais, April 16, $50; Fritz & Nancy Sullivan, Kankakee, April 17, $50; Ed & Lila Blondell, Sarasota, FL, April 18, $50; Ron Coash, Bourbonnais, April 19, $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Tatiana Kuykendall, April 10; Collin Ryan, April 11; Mr. Joe Gura, April 12; Molly O'Connor, Claire Milton, April 13; Grant White, Alex VanDeHey, April 14; Ashlyn Warmoth, Taylor Boudreau, April 15; Robbie Payne, April 16; Michael Donath, Nathaniel Hoekstra, April 17; Theo Bradley, April 18; Taylor Weigt, Ben Bauer, April 19

Mrs. Bovie is looking for parents, teachers and students who are interested in accompanying her to The Shrine of Christ's Passion, St. John, Indiana, on Good Friday. They will leave the school parking lot at 9:00 a.m., and return around 3:00 p.m. Check out the website www.shrineofchristspassion.org, or contact Mrs. Bovie.

Don't forget...all of Senora's Spanish I classes will be in the laptop lab today!!

Congrats to the members of the boys' track team who won their events last night at Providence: Matt Cyrier - 800; Caleb Wasson - 3200; Kam Mitchell - long jump; Theo Bradley - triple jump.

Student Council members are reminded to get their money into Carl Fisher ASAP.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Pat Skelly, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Bianca Battaglia

All cafeteria charges must be paid today. No charges will be allowed the rest of the week!!

Student Council members are reminded to get their money into Carl Fisher ASAP.

All Big Brothers/Sisters are reminded to have their Auction item in prior to Thursday afternoon.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Dan & Tina Shutich, Grand Rapids, MI - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Susan Cantrell, Donald Hill, Jacquelyn Sarowatz

Student Council members are reminded to get their money into Carl Fisher ASAP.

All Big Brothers/Sisters are reminded to have their Auction item in prior to Thursday afternoon.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Nikki Liptak, Manteno - $100

The girls' soccer team tied with Peotone yesterday, 2-2. After getting down 2-0, in the first half, the Irish stormed back to tie on a cold windy day. Great effort and determination by the team!! There will be NO practice today. For Monday's game, the team needs to bring their gear and uniforms to school because we will be leaving directly from the school to Nazareth for the game. Have a good weekend!

Attention Juniors and Seniors: In need of service hours? We are still in need of a few waiters and waitresses for our Annual Spring Auction, Saturday, May 3. If interested, please see Mrs. Hodak TODAY.

Need service hours? Saturday, April 25, is the Annual Christmas In April volunteer project that helps assist the elderly and those with special needs by working on home repair projects. Spend the day with your friends painting a house, cleaning a garden and meeting new people. Complimentary breakfast, lunch and a t-shirt will be provided. For more info and to sign up, please see Jeanine Sims or Mary St. Aubin.

These students have completed and verified the necessary service hours to graduate: Corie Allen, Bianca Battaglia, Jonathan Boudreau, Carianne Brei, Kaytlin Burczak, Zak Christensen, Teague Collett, Megan Curie, Grant Deam, Jarrod DeVries, Molly Ehrich, Carl Fisher, Anne Glazar, Jackson Hoekstra, Katherine Hoekstra, Mallory Hoge, Tanya Lottinville, Natalie Martin, Darlene Moczynski, Jordan Nugent, Amanda O'Brien, Megan O'Connor, Jamie Odette, Stefanie Rocknowski, Libby Rogers, Jacob Stauffenberg, Jen Storer, Jamie Sy, Austin Tofte, Taylor Weigt, Joe Williams and Amanda Wulff. Twenty-three Seniors currently have 0 service hours verified in the office of Campus Ministry.

Don't forget to buy cookies for your friends during your lunch today. Send them a nice message and a cookie for only $.25.

Any student interested in performing in the Talent Show on April 22, is required to audition first. Auditions will be held on April 6, and interested performers should see Julia Vasquez for an audition time ASAP!

If you are taking the ACT this Saturday at Mac, please check the bulletin boards in the cafeteria, Guidance Office and the Mac Memo Board for a final checklist. There are some very helpful tips on this list. A copy can be made in the main office if you so desire.

Mr. Raiche needs to know of any graduating Senior who has joined or will enter any branch of U.S. military service after graduation. Please give this information to Mr. Raiche in Guidance by the end of the day today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Cindy DeYoung, St. Anne, today - $50; Tom Bourgeois, Kankakee, Saturday - $50; Teresa Burczak, Calumet City, IL, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Emily Themer, Delano Samuels-El, today; Mr. Chris Skibbens, Scott Korthals, Mason Schweizer, Sunday

Any current Junior who is considering a career in Law and/or Criminal Justice should see Mr. Raiche if you are interested in a Law Day "Shadow A Lawyer" opportunity.

To Read For A Lifetime participants: Read, Read, Read!! The deadline is approaching. Ms. Jones needs a list of the titles that you have read by Monday, April 6.

Priests will be in Campus Ministry today from 10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., to hear confessions. Please take advantage of this healing sacrament before Holy Week.

Don't forget to buy cookies for your friends during your lunch today and tomorrow. Send them a nice message and a cookie for only $.25.

Rachael Breault and Victoria Nicholos, please see Mrs. Hodak after announcements.

The following students must see Mrs. Hodak today: Mason Schweizer, Jameel High, Andrew Berens, Logan Kinstner and Ben Moss. Anyone who charged their lunch yesterday must pay today!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Joy Fecke-Ruckman, Union Hill, IL - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mario Zinanni, Collin Barr

Immediately after prayer and announcements, don't forget to bring your recycling bag to the cafeteria.

Girls, the Mother/Daughter Luncheon is this Sunday. You still have time to get your reservations. Please see Mrs. Weigt. Boys, need service hours?? Mrs. Jackson still needs some young men to help serve the luncheon on Sunday. Please see her if you can help.

All Big Brothers/Sisters are reminded to have their letters in by the end of the day TODAY.

Any student interested in taking Driver's Education at BBCHS this summer must attend an informational meeting in the cafeteria TODAY during homeroom. BBCHS will take students from any school district. The meeting for those students living in the Kankakee School District and wishing to take Driver's Ed. at Kankakee this summer will be held on May 5, after school in room #102.

Any current Junior who is considering a career in Law and/or Criminal Justice should see Mr. Raiche if you are interested in a Law Day "Shadow A Lawyer" opportunity.

Cast members of "South Pacific" who still have scripts out...please return or you will be charged a replacement fee. ALSO....pictures of the Spring Musical can be viewed and ordered on wayba.com.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Angela Burge, Kankakee - $50

Matt Lambert, Alex Boyd, Anjel Salgado and Steve Shomali are asked to see Mrs. Bovie today.

Any student interested in taking Driver's Education at BBCHS this summer must attend an informational meeting in the cafeteria this Wednesday during homeroom. BBCHS will take students from any school district. The meeting for those students living in the Kankakee School District and wishing to take Driver's Ed. at Kankakee this summer will be held on May 5, after school in room #102.

All Big Brothers/Sisters are reminded to have their letters in by the end of the day on Wednesday.

The girls' soccer team should meet at 3:40 p.m., at the Bradley field today for their 4:30 game.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jo Thomas, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mrs. Chris Benoit, Jordan Bradford

All Big Brothers/Sisters are reminded to have their letters in by the end of the day on Wednesday.

The girls' soccer team tied with Beecher on Saturday, 0-0. The Irish played a good game under tough conditions such as: a short bench, a physical team and cold, windy weather. We are proud of their effort! Practice will be from 3:15-5:00 p.m., today at the soccer field. We invite everyone to come out to the game Tuesday as we play BBCHS at 4:30 p.m., at the BBCHS field.

A big congratulations to all the cast, crew and orchestra members of "South Pacific!!" You were all wonderful! Thank you also to everyone who came out to support the show. A reminder to cast members who still have rented scripts checked out...get them in to Deacon Skelly or Sara Smietanski by Wednesday of this week.

Do you need service hours?? Provena St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary is looking for teens who would like to share their time and talents in hosting their 5th Annual "Putting It Together Teen Style Show." Volunteer opportunities include publicity, on-stage help, stage design, commentary, table decorations and much more! If interested, plan to attend the Press Party on Tuesday, Mar. 31, 7:00 p.m., in the Conference Center at Provena St. Mary's. For more info, call 815-937-2479.

Bishop McNamara has another State champion! Matt Cyrier won the 800 meter run at the indoor State track championships on Friday night as every Irish qualifier brought home a medal. Matt also placed 5th in the 400 meter dash. Kamerin Mitchell took 4th place in the long jump. Katie Ryan got 6th in the 55 meter high hurdles and Aimee Sims captured the 8th place medal in the 800 meter run. Complete details are on display in the trophy case and on the school website. The boys' track team earned the 2nd place trophy at the 8 team Reed-Custer Invitational on Saturday. Kamerin Mitchell won 3 events, the long jump, the 55 meter dash and as a member of the 1600 relay which also included Steve Shomali, Jameel High and Matt Cyrier. Matt also won the 400 meter dash and Garrett Wasson won the 3200 meter run. The trophy and complete details about the meet are on display in the trophy case and on the school website.

Congrats to the Irish girls' track team!! The team brought home a 1st place trophy by winning the 8 team Comet Invitational at Reed-Custer. Katie Ryan won the 55 hurdles and was on the winning 4x400 team. Aimee Sims won the 800 meter run and achored the winning 4x800 team. Alexis Payne took 2nd in the 55 meter run and was on the 4x400. Jaclyn Lowman took 5th in the 55 hurdles and ran on the 4x800. Daisha Aiken and Angela Williams placed 2nd and 3rd in the shot put and the two freshmen distance runners, Caitlin Schaefer and Rachael Breault, placed 3rd and 4th in the 3200 meter run. Complete details and the trophy are in the trophy case.

Girls, don't forget to get your reservations for the Mother/Daughter Luncheon this Sunday. Reservations must be in by this Wednesday. Boys, need service hours?? Mrs. Jackson still needs boys to help serve the luncheon on Sunday. Please see her if you can help.

Attention senior Poms...please meet after school TODAY in the cafeteria to turn in all uniforms.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Joe & Ruth Bienias, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mr. Jim Laurenti, Ashleigh Baker, Jessica Johnson

The Irish girls opened their outdoor season at home with a great effort and success. The girls' team beat Peotone and Dwight and lost to Crete-Monee. The 4x800 team of Jenessa Franco, Jaclyn Lowman, Caitlin Schaeffer and Libby Rogers placed 2nd; Katie Ryan won the 100 meter hurdles; the 4x100 team of Kayla and Megan Palmateer, Katie Ryan and Alexis Payne took 2nd; Libby Rogers took 2nd in the 800; the 4x200 team of Megan Palmateer, Abbie Young, Tricia Powell and Jamie Anderson placed 2nd; Jenessa Franco placed 2nd in the 1600 meter run and the 4x400 team of Caitlin Schaeffer, Abbie Young, Jamie Anderson and Tricia Powell placed 2nd. The field events gave Mac a real boost. Mac placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th in shot being led by Daisha Aiken and she also placed 4th in discus. Tricia Powell placed 4th in the long jump and Claire Milton and Aly Regas placed 3rd and 4th in the triple jump. The girls are now 5-1 in dual meets.

Girls, don't forget to get your reservation in for the Mother/Daughter Luncheon on April 5. This is a lovely day for you and your Mom. The luncheon will last from 1:00-2:30 p.m. This year we have a very entertaining fashion show. Also, Mrs. Jackson needs 7 young men (and their Dads) to help serve the luncheon. Please see her if you can help.

Marlin Exton from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL, will be here TODAY during homeroom in room #102. If you would like to learn more about this small Christian college, please take time to visit with their rep.

Don't forget...Spanish National Honor Society applications are due by March 30!!

Students interested in earning service hours are invited to participate in a highway clean-up project at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 2. Students will meet on Rt. #17, by the County Health Department. The project should take only one hour. If interested, please see Mrs. Hermes in room #105.

Curtain's up!! Light the lights!! This is it, the night of nights and oh what heights we'll hit...ON WITH THE SHOW, THIS IS IT!! Our Annual Spring Musical, "South Pacific" opens tonight and runs through Sunday. Come out and support your classmates in the cast, orchestra and crew. Performances are at the Kankakee Jr. High School.

Attention senior Poms...please meet after school on Monday in the cafeteria to turn in all uniforms.

The girls' soccer team beat Rich East 6-1 yesterday. The coaches are very proud of how they handled a very rough and physical game. The girls will have practice today from 3:15-5:00 p.m., at the soccer field.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Brock Morris, Bourbonnais, today - $50; Amie Kalafut, Bradley, Saturday - $50; Rose Messier, Bourbonnais, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ed Jurkovic, Jr., Sunday

Any student who volunteered for the Auction last year, please see Mrs. Hodak BEFORE 6TH PERIOD TODAY. If she has already received your information, you don't need to see her.

Anyone having a shadow tomorrow is reminded that their paperwork is due in Miss LaMore's office today!!

The TAG Team will meet TODAY at 3:00 p.m., in Campus Ministry. All are welcome.

Don't forget...Spanish National Honor Society applications are due by March 30!!

The Kankakee County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a scholarship for one Junior High or High School student to attend the Land for Learning Outdoor Education Program. This outdoor education program provides the students an opportunity to explore the ecology of the Missouri Ozarks, develop a conservation ethic and gain a better understanding of human connections to natural resources. If interested in applying or for more info, please contact Mr. Howell at the Kankakee S.W.C.D., at 815-937-8940, ext. #3, or Richard.Howell@il.nacdnet.net. Applications are due by 12:00 Noon on April 24, 2009!

Marlin Exton from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL, will be here on Friday during homeroom in room #102. If you would like to learn more about this small Christian college, please take time to visit with their rep.

Get your tickets for the Annual Spring Musical, "South Pacific"....opening this weekend. Tickets are available in the Development Office or at the door and are $10.00.

To all the lady cast members of "South Pacific"....if you wish to have assistance with your hair, please come in big curls and pins preferably from hot rollers, if possible. Please bring your own hairspray.

Attention all basketball players (Freshman-Junior).....There is a basketball meeting in the Smith Media Center today during homeroom. Please report to class and after attendance come to the meeting.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Brian & Beth Ludwig, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Hannah Jurica

To all Read For A Lifetime participants: Read, read, read! The deadline is approaching. Ms. Jones needs a list of the titles that you have read by Monday, April 6.

The TAG Team will meet on Thursday at 3:00 p.m., in Campus Ministry. All are welcome.

Congrats to the girls' soccer team on their victory over Grant Park, 2-1, in the home opener. Way to go, girls!!

Congrats to the girls' track team on their victory last night at Reed-Custer. The girls beat Reed-Custer, Momence and Beecher in their opening meet of the year. Katie Ryan won the 55 meter hurdles; Alexis Payne won the 55 meter dash; Tricia Powell won the long jump and was a member of the winning 4x200; Aimee Sims won the 400 meter dash and anchored the winning 4x800 team. A strong effort came from every girl on the team and they promise to be an exciting group to watch during the season. We open with our first outdoor meet on Thursday at home; come and watch the excitement!!

Congrats to the boys' track team on sweeping to 3 victories last night at Reed-Custer, defeating the host school as well as Momence and Beecher. Garrett Wasson and Matt Cyrier were double winners for the Irish. Garrett won the 1600 and ran on the victorious 3200 relay with Ben Moss, Aaron Trost and Devin Deatherage. Matt won the 400 and anchored the winning 1600 relay along with Jameel High, Steve Shomali and J.P. Moore. Kamerin Mitchell won the long jump and Theo Bradley won the triple jump.

Mrs. Ciaccio from Riverside Medical Center is looking for students to help put packets together. She needs help on Mar. 27 and 30, from after school until 5:00 p.m. She also needs help on Mar. 31, until 6:30 p.m. Service hours will be given. Please call Mrs. Ciaccio at 815-936-8961, if interested.

The Kankakee Valley Park District and Splash Valley Aquatic Park are looking for honest, enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to join our rip-roaring team. Applications are now being accepted for the following positions...park services, umpires/referees, food service, admitting, lifeguards, day camp counselors, site attendants and site supervisors. Positions fill quickly! Enroll in the May 8, lifeguard class and receive a $10 reward upon completion of the course! All interested applicants should complete an application in our administrative offices at Bird Park or visit www.kvpd.com. Most positions are considered part-time seasonal employment.

Don't forget...Spanish National Honor Society applications are due by March 30!!

Coupons are available in the Deans' Office for a 10% discount on dance flower orders at Busse & Rieck. Expiration date is June 1.

Get your tickets for the Annual Spring Musical, "South Pacific"....opening this weekend. Tickets are available in the Development Office or at the door and are $10.00.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Reaferd & Marie Ellison, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Mr. Ken Klipp, Rose Aviles

Get your tickets for the Annual Spring Musical, "South Pacific." Tickets are available in the Development Office or at the door and are $10.00. Come find out who sings and dances in a grass skirt and coconut bra...now that's priceless!!!

Don't forget...Spanish National Honor Society applications are due by March 30!!

Coupons are available in the Deans' Office for a 10% discount on dance flower orders at Busse & Rieck. Expiration date is June 1.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Greg Fischer, Lombard, IL - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mrs. Linda Weigt, Gunnar Hansen

Coupons are available in the Deans' Office for a 10% discount on dance flower orders at Busse & Rieck. Expiration date is June 1.

Don't forget...Spanish National Honor Society applications are due by March 30!!

To the cast, crew and orchestra of "South Pacific"....tech week starts tonight at Kankakee Jr. High School. If you are unable to help load or unload, please be there by 6:00 p.m. Curtain is at 7:00 p.m. Thanks to the generosity of several parents, you do not have to worry about dinner this week. Food will be provided, starting at 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Deacon Skelly needs help after school loading the truck to transfer set pieces to Kankakee Jr. High School. All available cast and crew members, please lend a hand! We unload at 4:00 p.m. There's a lot of work to do once we get to the stage!

Girls' soccer will meet in room #109 (Mrs. Ostrowski's room) at 3:15 p.m., today. Girls should bring their gear in case we go outside. Practice ends at 5:00 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Donna Marcotte, Bourbonnais - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Alysia Regas

Works by 3 Bishop Mac students are exhibited in the Juried High School Art Exhibition at KCC this month. Last night exhibiting students were recognized for their achievements and awards were given for exemplary works in four categories. In the photography category, Kristin Sanders was awarded a plaque and certificate of merit for her entry, entitled "ON POINT." The exhibit runs through March 26, and also includes a painted self-portrait by Annie Glazar, and a still life painting by Jillian Glazar. Congratulations, girls!!

Girls, don't forget to get your reservations in for the Mother/Daughter Luncheon on April 5. Also, help is needed on Saturday, April 4, setting tables, cooking and decorating, and boys on Sunday, April 5, to help serve the luncheon. Please see Mrs. Jackson if you can help.

St. George Fun Fair is looking for students to volunteer today. Service hours are available. Please call 815-939-3167, for more info.

Congrats to Matt Kurzejka for his 3rd place finish at the Sectional WYSE competition. This advances him to State at the University of Illinois next month. Great job, Matt!!

Taylor Boudreau and Sean Moody, please see Mrs. Hermes in room #105, ASAP.

There are two sweatshirts in Campus Ministry left from last week's Kairos. If you are missing one, check it out. If you haven't brought in payment for the retreat, please do so at your earliest convenience so that Mrs. Bovie can take care of the bill.

Clifton Central High School is offering a dress re-sale event this Saturday, March 21, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at the high school. More than 100 dresses have been collected which are suitable for Prom. Prices range from $10.00 to $300.00. Flyers with info are on the Mac Memo Board and the Guidance Office bulletin boards.

J.P. Moore, Jaclyn Lowman and Kaytlin Burczak, please see Mrs. Larson in the Guidance Office today.

The following Sophomore still needs to turn his basketball uniform in to Coach McLain: Justin Hunger.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Chris Skibbens, Bradley, today; Angel Lynch, Manteno, Saturday - $50; Hailey Porterfield, Essex, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Steve Shomali, today; Dominique Salter, Saturday

A rep from Blackburn College will be here on Monday, March 23, at homeroom in room #102. If interested in meeting with him, please get a pass from your homeroom teacher.

FROM THE CAFETERIA....ALL CHARGES MUST BE PAID TODAY!!!

Tickets are now on sale in the Development Office for the Spring Musical. Performances are next Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Kankakee Jr. High auditorium. Don't miss out on seeing your friends in one of the most spectacular musicals ever produced here at Mac!!

St. George Fun Fair is looking for students to volunteer on March 20. Service hours are available. Please call 815-939-3167, for more info.

Girls' soccer practice will be from 3:15-5:00 p.m., at the soccer fields all this week.

The following Sophomores still need to turn their basketball uniforms in to Coach McLain: Mitch Gerth, Maurice Shoemaker, Chris Cluver, Zack Lewis and Justin Hunger.

Attention girls' soccer team....The Beecher soccer game has been changed to Saturday, March 28, at Beecher at 12:00 noon.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Keith & Anne Nicholson, Momence - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Megan O'Connor

Attention softball players...practice has been changed today to River Road Park from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in batting practice may come early.

The following Sophomores still need to turn their basketball uniforms in to Coach McLain: Mitch Gerth, Maurice Shoemaker, Chris Cluver, Zack Lewis and Justin Hunger.

Girls' soccer practice will be from 3:15-5:00 p.m., at the soccer fields all this week.

St. George Fun Fair is looking for students to volunteer on March 20. Service hours are available. Please call 815-939-3167, for more info.

Attention girls' soccer team....The Beecher soccer game has been changed to Saturday, March 28, at Beecher at 12:00 noon.

Seno Formal Wear dropped off $30. discount cards for Prom tuxedos. Anyone who is interested may pick up the cards in the Deans' Office.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jennifer Mansberger, Momence - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Mrs. Terri Jones, Molly Ehrich

Seno Formal Wear dropped off $30. discount cards for Prom tuxedos. Anyone who is interested may pick up the cards in the Deans' Office.

Rocco Zinanni, please see Mrs. Hodak today!!! ALSO...new in the cafeteria today, try the Chicken Caesar Wrap with Bacon on Flatout Bread!!

If you want to work stage crew for the upcoming Spring Musical, please see Sara Smietanski, or pick up information in the choir room right after school today. The program is going to press and we would like to include your name.

Congrats to Belinda Schaafsma, Hillary Olszewski and Erica Tatum for being selected to the Daily Journal's All-Area Basketball Team. Pictures will be taken today at 10:00 a.m., at the Daily Journal. For more details, see Mr. Zinanni.

St. George Fun Fair is looking for students to volunteer on March 20. Service hours are available. Please call 815-939-3167, for more info.

The following students need to see Mrs. Klonowski in room #116 sometime today: Dylan Lergner, Hannah Jurica, David Clark, Logan Boisvert, Colleen Smith, Collin Ryan, Ben Moss, Marc Blanchette, Jon Evans, Matt Wilk, Matt Kurzejka and Greg Macagba.

Girls' soccer practice will be from 3:15-5:00 p.m., at the soccer fields all this week.

The following Sophomores still need to turn their basketball uniforms in to Coach McLain: Mitch Gerth, Maurice Shoemaker, Chris Cluver, Zack Lewis and Justin Hunger.

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities at Riverside Medical Center, please see the Guidance Office staff for information and an application.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Joanne Zancanaro, Bourbonnais - $50

To the cast of "South Pacific"...tonight is the deadline to turn in your parent participation form to Deacon Skelly. We are looking for 100% participation in one way or another. All pit members, please check with Mr. Lafevor as far as your rehearsal schedule.

Girls' soccer practice will be from 3:15-5:00 p.m., at the soccer fields all this week.

There will be a very brief meeting immediately today in the Chorus Room for those wishing to work stage crew for the Spring Musical. Please come and pick up important information. We also need your t-shirt size.

If you are interested in volunteer opportunities at Riverside Medical Center, please see the Guidance Office staff for information and an application.

The following Sophomores still need to turn their basketball uniforms in to Coach McLain: Mitch Gerth, Maurice shoemaker, Chris Cluver, Zack Lewis and Justin Hunger.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Chris Skibbens, Bradley - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jamie Odette

Girls' soccer practice today will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Any Sophomore or Junior with an interest in learning how to repair and maintain computer systems and networks, please see Mr. Thomas as soon as you can.

A reminder to all students applying to be a Big Brother or Sister...applications are due in Miss LaMore's office by noon today.

ACT AT MAC....The last session is this Saturday, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Post-test results will be distributed along with error analysis in each subject area. Be punctual!! Bring all materials!! Continue to get good rest and good nutrition before the session!! The April 4, ACT is just a few weeks away!

If you can play guitar REALLY WELL, please see Senora Trevino today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Nicole King, Kankakee, today - $50; Gina Kravitz, Bourbonnais, Saturday - $50; Francine Gilliam, Manteno, Sunday - $50

If you can play guitar REALLY WELL, please see Senora Trevino this week.

TODAY, Jeff Chiapello from the University of St. Francis will be here during homeroom in room #102. If you would like more information about this school, please take time to meet with their representative.

There will be NO tennis practice today. Practice will continue on Friday at the regular time.

A reminder to all students applying to be a Big Brother or Sister...applications are due in Miss LaMore's office by noon on Friday.

Girls' soccer practice today will be from 3:15-5:00 p.m. This is a change from the original schedule.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: George Cuonzo, Watseka - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Mrs. Nancy Prince, Lindsey LeBeau

Demetres Jones from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale will be here TODAY during homeroom in room #102. On Thursday, Jeff Chiapello from the University of St. Francis will be here during homeroom in room #102. If you would like more information about either of these schools, please take time to meet with their representatives.

There will be NO tennis practice today or Thursday. Practice will continue on Friday at the regular time.

Attention Juniors! Big Brother and Sister applications are now available in the Development Office.

If you can play guitar REALLY WELL, please see Senora Trevino this week.

The girls' soccer team has pictures today. Please meet in the gym from 4:15-5:00 p.m. Practice will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Tyler Villarreal, Bourbonnais - $50

Ceile Calendar Winner - Julie Faber, Kankakee - $50

There will be an informational meeting for any girl and her parents wishing to try out for the 2009-10 Dance Team on Tuesday, March 10, in the Clancy Room at 7:00 p.m.

Scholastic Bowl players competing at the Reginal today in Peotone should be ready to depart this afternoon at 4:00. Please see Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo if you need more information.

Demetres Jones from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale will be here on Wednesday, March 11, during homeroom in room 102 and on Thursday, Jeff Chiapello from the University of St. Francis will be here during homeroom in room 102. If you would like more information about either of these schools, please take time to meet with their representatives.

Attention Juniors! Big Brother and Sister applications are now available in the Development Office.

The following wrestlers were selected to the All-Area Wrestling Team and need to be at the Daily Journal for pictures on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.: Mario Zinanni, Jon Young and Jameel High.

The following students must see Mrs. Hodak in the cafeteria today: Taylor Boudreau, Joe Kunsch, Alex Henrich, Tyler Davis and Liz Davis. There will be no charges until further notice!!

Congrats to the boys' and girls' track teams on their performances Saturday at the 20 team Illinois State University Invitational on Saturday. Matt Cyrier won the 400 meter dash and placed 2nd in the 800 meters. Kamerin Mitchell took 3rd place in the long jump and 8th in the 400. Aimee Sims placed 5th in the 800 and 6th in the 400. Garrett Wasson was 7th in the 1600 meter run and Katie Ryan was 10th in the high hurdles.

Attention Business Club members: The meeting tomorrow will be held at Mayor Green's office in Kankakee at 7:45 a.m. It is where the old Kankakee Library used to be. Please talk to Matt Kurzejka if you need the address.

There will be an informational meeting for any girl and her parents wishing to try out for the 2009-10 Dance Team on Tuesday, March 10, in the Clancy Room at 7:00 p.m.

A huge congratulations to the Dance Team on their flawless routine this weekend at State. The girls placed second out of ten Single A teams. Way to go, girls! We are so proud of you!

The following wrestlers were selected to the All-Area Wrestling Team and need to be at the Daily Journal for pictures on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.: Mario Zinanni, Jon Young and Jameel High.

Justin Marrier, please see Mrs. Jackson in the Development Office ASAP!!

Congrats to our music students who participated in the IHSA contest this past Saturday. 102 sweepstakes points were earned out of a possible 126. Students brought home 16 first place medals and 8 second place medals. Greg Macagba and Libby Rogers both received perfect scores.

Attention Polar Plungers: You were awesome on Saturday....WAY TO GO!!! A stack of towels and other laundry items were left at the event and can be claimed in Mrs. Kinstner's room.

Attention varsity girls' basketball players: Please come to the Development Office right after announcements today to see Mrs. Weigt.

Girls' soccer practice will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., today in the gym.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Donita Fox, Bourbonnais - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Heather Harrington, Bryce LaMore, Zachary Duffield, Cameron Wilcoxon

The following students must see Mrs. Hodak in the cafeteria today: Drew Villagomez, Taylor Boudreau, Joe Kunsch and Alex Henrich. Anyone who charged their lunch yesterday must also pay today. There will be no charges until further notice!!

Riverside Fitness Center is in need of a swim instructor. Applicants must be life guard certified. See Miss LaMore for all the details.

Best wishes to all of our Chorus and Band students who will be competing on Saturday at the IHSA State Solo and Ensemble competition at Clifton High School. Participants are reminded to check their performance times and make time for rehearsal today.

Congrats to the newly inducted members of the National Honor Society, and to the officers they have elected for the 2009-10 school year: Secretary, Moira Martin; Vice-President, Matt Kurzejka; President, Emily Themer. Thanks too, to Mrs. Larson and to the faculty members who attended last night's ceremony, and to the official photographer, Mr. Frogge.

Attention Juniors: Big Brother/Sister applications are now being accepted. Please stop by the Development Office to pick yours up.

Best of luck to the Dance Team as they compete for the State Championship title in Single A Hip Hop on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., at the Peoria Civic Center. You are an awesome team and let's show them what you've got!!

The YMCA is hosting a co-ed volleyball tournament for high school ages and older on Saturday, March 14. For rules and sign-up, please see Miss LaMore.

The girls' soccer team will practice today at the soccer field from 3:15-5:00 p.m. Also, practice on Saturday will be from 1:00-2:30 p.m., in the Mac gym.

Attention all Sophomore boys' basketball players: Uniforms need to be turned in to Coach McLain by the end of the day TODAY!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Charlie & Mary Denault, Kankakee, today - $50; Elmira Wilkey, Bourbonnais, Saturday - $50; Deb Groth, Bourbonnais, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Kamerin Mitchell, today; David Flageole, Gabby LaMore, Saturday; Mr. Rich Zinanni, Ryan Blake, Tyler Arseneau, Sunday

Riverside Fitness Center is in need of a swim instructor. Applicants must be life guard certified. See Miss LaMore for all the details.

The YMCA is hosting a co-ed volleyball tournament for high school ages and older on Saturday, March 14. For rules and sign-up, please see Miss LaMore.

Father Pighini will be here from 10:50 a.m., until 12:00 noon today to hear confessions. The reconciliation room is in Campus Ministry. Examinations of conscience will also be in Campus Ministry. Students wanting to receive the sacrament should come to room #102, after announcements. Please take advantage of this opportunity to receive God's mercy.

Sixteen year old blood donors are reminded that they WILL NOT be able to donate tomorrow without a completed parental consent form. Forms are available in Mrs. Duffy's office and should be turned in to Mrs. Kinstner ASAP!!

Attention Varsity Scholastic Bowl team members: Practice will be held today after school. also, please sign up today to compete in the Scholastic Bowl Regional which will be held next Tuesday at Peotone. With Kairos next week, the team may be playing short-handed, so let Mrs. Linneman know if you can compete.

Attention all Sophomore boys' basketball players: Uniforms need to be turned in to Coach McLain by the end of the week. Two days, gentlemen!!!

The following students must see Mrs. Hodak in the cafeteria today: Drew Villagomez, Zac Lawler, Taylor Boudreau, Joe Kunsch, Alex Henrich and Olivia Butcher.

The girls' soccer team will practice today at the soccer field from 3:15-5:00 p.m. Also, practice on Saturday will be from 1:00-2:30 p.m., in the Mac gym.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Mark Allen, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Zach Lawler, Michael Rosenow

Congrats to Belinda Schaafsma on being selected to the 2009 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association First Team All-State! Taylor Weigt, Hillary Olszewski and Erika Tatum were also selected to the 2009 Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Special Mention All-State. Great job, ladies, and thanks for your contributions to the girls' basketball program!!!

Attention all senior girls' basketball players: Please turn in ALL uniforms to Coach Weigt by the end of the school day on Friday.

The YMCA is hosting a co-ed volleyball tournament for high school ages and older on Saturday, March 14. For rules and sign-up, please see Miss LaMore.

National Honor Society senior members and junior inductees...there is a mandatory practice tonight for tomorrow's ceremony immediately after school in room #105. Please be prompt!

A rep from Rockford College will be here TODAY during homeroom in room #102. This is a small, private four-year liberal arts school in Rockford, IL. If interested, please take time to meet with their rep and get more information.

Attention all Sophomore boys' basketball players: Uniforms need to be turned in to Coach McLain by the end of the week. Three days, gentlemen!!!

All boys going on Kairos 30 are asked to see Mrs. Bovie in Campus Ministry right after school today for a five minute meeting.

The girls' soccer team has practice from 6:00-8:00 p.m., tonight in the gym.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Dave & Margaret Sula, Herscher - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Christine Foster, Anne Glazar, Logan Boisvert, Samantha Ochoa, Parker Ciaccio

To 16 year olds planning on donating blood: you must turn in a complete parental consent form to Mrs. Kinstner in order to donate. Forms are available in Mrs. Duffy's office, or in the Doyle Lab. If you haven't signed up yet to donate, please do so with Mrs. Kinstner today.

Congrats to the Irish Varsity Scholastic Bowl Team, who won the KCC Matchpoints Tournament on Friday. The team defeated Donovan, Grant Park and Iroquois West on their way to the championship round where they defeated Kankakee H.S. The starting four for the last two rounds, consisting of Matt Kurzejka, Jared St. John, Aaron DeGroot and Jeanine Sims, combined to answer 57 questions correctly for the day. Special congrats go to Sophomore, Aaron DeGroot, who played varsity for the first time, and also to Matt Kurzejka, who broke the tie on the final question in the championship round by correctly answering an Algebra question to win the match and the tournament for McNamara!!

Freshman baseball tryouts will be TODAY at 4:30 p.m., in the gym.

A former graduate has called to find out if anyone would be interested in babysitting occasionally for three little girls, ages 4,2 and 2 months. If interested, please see Mrs. Larson in the Guidance Office.

Attention all Sophomore boys' basketball players: Uniforms need to be turned in to Coach McLain by the end of the week. Four days, gentlemen!!!

A rep from Rockford College will be here tomorrow, March 4, during homeroom in room #102. This is a small, private four-year liberal arts school in Rockford, IL. If interested, please take time to meet with their rep and get more information.

National Honor Society senior members and Jr. inductees: You have a mandatory practice tomorrow immediately after school in room #105. Please be prompt!

Attention Jr. Varsity baseball players....practice will be from 4:00-5:30 p.m., today.

To all Solo & Ensemble participants: Please pick up your info packet for Saturday's contest today outside the Chorus Room or during your rehearsal. All vocal participants should see Deacon Skelly during some part of their lunch hour today for Solo & Ensemble rehearsal.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Ira & Catherine Lawless, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Ellie DeSelm, Cassie LeBeau, Haley Andrews, Hayley Coash, Jordan Coash

Tryouts for softball are this coming Monday and Tuesday at the new softball building on Commerce Drive (right behind Pay Trucking). Tryouts are from 4:30-6:30 p.m., both nights. Any questions, please see Mr. Zinanni.

There will be no practice for the boys' tennis team on Monday, Mar. 2. Practice will officially start on Tuesday, Mar. 3, at Cobb Park after school.

Jostens will return TODAY after school for those who did not pick up graduation items on Tuesday.

The regular registration deadline for the April 4, ACT exam is TODAY!! JUNIORS...if you plan to take the ACT in April, you should register NOW!!!

The following students must see Mrs. Hodak today: Drew Villagomez, Andrew Froning, Logan Boisvert, Joe Kunsch, Zac Lawler and Ashlee Addison. Anyone who charged their lunch yesterday must also pay today. There will be no charges until further notice!

Donate blood...get a free t-shirt!! You must sign up with Mrs. Kinstner before the end of the day Tuesday to get your appointment. Students who do not sign up for an appointment time WILL NOT be allowed to donate. Sixteen year olds, don't forget to get your parental consent forms from Mrs. Duffy.

Seniors who plan to participate in the Polar Plunge next Saturday and didn't see Mrs. Kinstner after school yesterday, need to get an information packet from her today in order to register officially.

SENIORS who were invited to work at the Blood Drive...this is your only reminder that Mrs. Kinstner needs your blood drive worker permission slips TODAY. Failure to turn in your form by the end of the day will result in your position being filled by someone else.

Freshman baseball tryouts will be Tuesday, March 3, at 4:30 p.m., in the gym.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Erika Kane, St. Anne, today - $50; Ron & Joanne Grubbs, St. Anne, Saturday - $50; Tammy Orr, Watseka, Sunday - $50; Donna Vollmer, Bourbonnais, Monday - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Justin Crawford, today; Courtney Taylor, Saturday; Matt Liesse, Kelsey Luedtke, Monday

Any student interested in donating blood at Bishop Mac's Blood Drive next Friday should see Mrs. Kinstner to sign up. Student donors must be 17 years of age to legally donate (or 16 yrs. old with parent consent - forms available in Mrs. Duffy's office). Spread the word to your parents who are also welcome anytime on Friday. ALL STUDENT DONORS WILL RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT. More info is available on the Mac Student Council website.

To the cast members of "South Pacific", due to registration being held in the cafeteria tonight, rehearsal will be held upstairs. We will start at 6:30 p.m., and pick up where we left off last night. All cast members are expected to be in attendance.

All Seniors planning on taking the (Polar) Plunge next Saturday need to meet Mrs. Kinstner in the Doyle Lab (#21) right after school today.

The regular registration deadline for the April 4, ACT exam is this Friday, Feb. 27. JUNIORS...if you plan to take the ACT in April, you should register NOW!!!

Graduation is just around the corner!! Jostens will return on Friday, Feb. 27, after school for those who did not pick up graduation items on Tuesday.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Tom & Sheri Cavender, Bourbonnais - $50

The regular registration deadline for the April 4, ACT exam is this Friday, Feb. 27. JUNIORS...if you plan to take the ACT in April, you should register NOW!!!

Graduation is just around the corner!! Jostens will return on Friday, Feb. 27, after school for those who did not pick up graduation items on Tuesday.

A charger for an electronic device is missing from the college reference room in the Guidance Office. It is very important to the owner and expensive to replace. If you know its whereabouts, please return it to the Guidance Office. No questions asked!

Attention all students: McNamara is hosting the boys' Regional basketball tournament this evening. Our locker rooms will be closed today at 4:30 p.m., for participating teams. Please make sure you have everything put in lockers and locked up. Tonight's schedule is: Manteno vs. Seton Academy @ 6:00 p.m.; McNamara vs. Momence @ 8:00 p.m. Please come out and support the Irish!!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Joe Franco, Jr., Burr Ridge, IL - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! James Williams, Lydia Neeley

The Lady Irish girls' basketball team finished their season last night. The Irish end their 2008-09 campaign with a record of 19-11. Congratulations on another Elite Eight finish! A special congrats to the senior members of the team for their commitment and dedication to the girls' basketball program. Hillary Olszewski, Taylor Weigt, Kaytlin Burczak, Megan O'Connor and Jaclyn Lowman all should be proud of their leadership and competitive spirit that they displayed on a daily basis. Great season and great careers!!

It's Mardi Gras!! Do you know the secret word?? It's in French and you will find the progressive list in hallways during the day today. The contest starts right now. The secret phrase for first hour is "pamplemousse" (pronounced pomp-le-moose). Say "pamplemousse" to the right person (faculty or student) and you will receive a prize. Check for the rest of the secret phrases every hour throughout the day. Go ahead and say it: "pamplemousse!" What does it mean? Only the Shadow knows for sure!

Today is Mardi Gras, a day that is celebrated around the world, even here at Bishop Mac. Mardi Gras, meaning Fat Tuesday, celebrates the carnival or meat-eating days before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a time of reverence, reflection and atonement. Before Lent starts, you can treat yourself to some Mardi Gras and New Orleans style goodies at lunch, prepared specially by Mrs. Hodak, or you can buy a mini cream puff pastry from a French student. And, don't forget to wear your beads today.

Graduation is just around the corner!! Jostens will be in the cafeteria at lunch hours TODAY to distribute graduation products. They return on Friday, Feb. 27, after school for those who did not pick up items on Tuesday.

The regular registration deadline for the April 4, ACT exam is this Friday, Feb. 27. JUNIORS...if you plan to take the ACT in April, you should register NOW!!!

CEILE CALENDAR: Michael Staniszeski, Bourbonnais - $50

Sixteen Mac students competed in the ICTM Regional Math Contest on Saturday at Parkland College. The team placed 4th place overall, only 19 points behind third place. They brought home four plaques and six medallions in various categories. Eight students have qualified for the State competition which will be held in April. Winners were: Scott Korthals, Austin Herman, Brett Buttle, Josie Dexter, Michelle Riechers, Jennifer Ostrowski, Nate Hoekstra, Cody Randolph, Jared St. John, Patty Chavez, Sarah Rivard, Desiree Hays, Matt Kurzejka, Sarah Olofsson, Emily Themer and Elizabeth Ostrowski.

Congratulations to Coach Dave Zinanni and wrestlers, Jon Young and Mario Zinanni, on winning State championships over the weekend. In front of a large McNamara following, Jon and Mario became the 10th and 11th individual State wrestling champions. Way to go, Irish!!!

Any boy going out for baseball this year, and is not currently on the basketball team, has a meeting after school today in room #102.

Representatives from Western Illinois University in Macomb and the University of Wisconsin in Platteville will be here TODAY in room #102. If you would like to have more info about these schools and the programs that they offer, please come to this meeting.

Track practice begins tonight after school. Athletes should meet in senior hall at 3:00 p.m.

Graduation is just around the corner!! Jostens will be in the cafeteria at lunch hours on Tuesday, Feb. 24, to distribute graduation products. They return on Friday, Feb. 27, after school for those who did not pick up items on Tuesday.

The following students must see Mrs. Hodak in the cafeteria today: Drew Villagomez, Liz Davis, Alex VanDehey, Andrew Froning, Henry Battrell, Peter Ortega, Logan Boisvert, Ben Moss, Devon Mazur, Joe Kunsch, Sean Moody and Matt Wilk. All charges must be paid today. No other charges will be allowed until all are paid.

Good luck to the girls' basketball team as they travel to Elgin Community College for tonight's Super-Sectional game with the Lady Highlanders from Addison Driscoll. Tip-off is 7:30 p.m. The winner of tonight's game will advance to the IHSA State Finals this weekend.

Don't forget to wear your Mardi Gras beads today and tomorrow. Beads are available in six gorgeous colors, but especially green and gold today. Wear them proudly at the Supersectional game tonight.

The varsity Matchpoints Team will practice today and Thursday after school.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Avis Ader, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Robert McLaren, Andrew Stevens

Congrats to the girls' basketball team on their 59-48 victory over Elgin St. Edward last night. The Lady Irish advance to Mon. night's Super-Sectional contest at Elgin Community College. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. The Lady Irish will take on the Lady Highlanders from Addison Driscoll. Congrats to Taylor Weigt on advancing in the Country Companies 3 point Shootout in Bloomington. Taylor will be one of 64 players shooting in next weekend's IHSA State Finals. Tickets for Mon. night's game can be picked up from Mrs. Duffy; they are $8.00 each.

Tomorrow's freshmen boys' basketball game is cancelled due to the weather. It will be made up next Thursday, here at 5:00.

Do you have any jeans that you are not using? Mrs. Bovie is collecting slightly worn jeans to donate for homeless teens in the Jeans for Teens Program. Please drop off jeans by TODAY in Campus Ministry.

The U.S. Forest Service is recruiting high school students to work on their youth crew at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie this summer in Wilmington. The job lasts 8 weeks beginning on June 8, and pays minimum wage for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. You must be 15 and not older than 18. Please see Mr. Wall or Mr. Raiche in Guidance for information/applications. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 2, 2009.

What is Christ calling me to do with my life? You can get help with the answer to this question plus food and friendship at: "Girls Night Out/Guys Night Out." Please see the flyers around school, askl your religion teacher or check with the Campus Ministry or Guidance Office for more info.

A white (with black mixed in) fur jacket in a mesh laundry bag has been left in the Guidance Office for some time. Please come to claim it or it will become Mrs. Wall's next birthday present!

Junior National Honor Society candidates are reminded that forms are now overdue.

Thanks to French II students for providing the "goodies" for breakfast for French Club this morning. It's officially Mardi Gras season, so you know what that means; it's time to wear your beads!! Beautiful New Orleans Mardi Gras beads in 6 different colors are available in the French Room or during lunches today for the low, low price of $.25 per necklace.

Scholastic Bowl players competing in the Masonic Tournament tomorrow should be in the Mac parking lot for a 7:00 a.m., departure. The team is playing short-handed, so please see Mrs. Linneman TODAY if you won't be able to compete.

Representatives from Western Illinois University in Macomb and the University of Wisconsin in Platteville will be here on Monday, Feb. 23, in room #102. If you would like to have more info about these schools and the programs that they offer, please come to this meeting.

If anyone borrowed the CD player from Campus Ministry, please return it.

Attention all track athletes: Track practice begins on Monday for all those planning on participating in this year's program. Please be prepared to go outside, so pack that athletic bag up for any possible weather conditions.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Mary Cardenas, Frankfort, IL, today - $50; Jimmy Holmes, Kankakee, Saturday - $50; Frank Kincs, Bourbonnais, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Josh Belisle, today; Jennifer Storer, Sunday

There will be NO rehearsal for "South Pacific" tonight. All cast members are to report on Monday at the usual time. We will be off script.

Lady Irish Basketball Fans: There will be a white-out tonight at Plano High School. Please wear your white-out t-shirts and come out to support our girls' basketball team as they will take on the Lady Green Wave from Elgin St. Edward High School for an IHSA Sectional championship. Game time is set for 7:30 p.m. St. Edward's is only 15 minutes from Plano, so they will have a strong, vocal student body contingent at the game. Let's show them that we can come out and support our team as well. Good luck, ladiws!!!

Students, don't forget to make your reservations for the Mystery Dinner Theatre this Friday, Feb. 20, at 7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. The cost is $18.00 per person which covers the play and a delicious lasagna dinner served at your table during the play. Mrs. Jackson is still in need of servers for both evenings. Please see her if you can help or if you need tickets.

Do you have any jeans that you are not using? Mrs. Bovie is collecting slightly worn jeans to donate for homeless teens in the Jeans for Teens Program. Please drop off jeans by Friday, Feb. 20, in Campus Ministry.

Any student looking for a part-time job this summer working with the Chicago Bears Camp, please see Mr. Zinanni during lunch hours today.

There will be a Blarney Stone meeting immediately following school TODAY in room #115.

All track athletes....mandatory everyday practice begins on Monday. Please come prepared to go outside everyday!!

A white (with black mixed in) fur jacket in a mesh laundry bag has been left in the Guidance Office for some time. Please come to claim it or it will become Mrs. Wall's next birthday present!

Attention Scholastic Bowl varsity players: Mrs. Linneman needs to know TODAY who is competing at the Masonic Tournament on Saturday.

Attention Seniors interested in going to KCC....Justin LaReau will be here TODAY during homeroom in room #102. He will have both scholarship information and financial aid information. Please try to come to this important meeting if you plan to attend KCC.

The Tag Team will meet TODAY at 3:00 p.m., in Campus Ministry. All are welcome.

Mrs. Bovie's 7th hour study hall should report to the cafeteria today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Kevin & Debbie Mussman, Grant Park - $50

Students with cafeteria charges are reminded to pay them as soon as possible!!

There will be NO Student Council meeting today.

Everyone going out for track this spring is reminded that mandatory, everyday practice begins on Monday.

Attention Seniors interested in going to KCC....Justin LaReau will be here on Thursday, 2/19, during homeroom in room #102. He will have both scholarship information and financial aid information. Please try to come to this important meeting if you plan to attend KCC.

The Tag Team will meet tomorrow, Thursday, at 3:00 p.m., in Campus Ministry. All are welcome.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Ora Lee O'Keefe, Manteno - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Lauren Berghouse, Paityn Akerman

Varsity Scholastic Bowl players competing in the Mason Tournament on Saturday are asked to sign up in Mrs. Linneman's room today or Wednesday. Regular practice will NOT be held this week, but players in the Masonic tournament need to keep posted for announcements regarding departure time on Saturday.

Students, don't forget to make your reservations of the Mystery Dinner Theatre this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 & 21, at 7:00 p.m., in the cafeteria. The cost is $18.00 per person which covers the play and a delicious lasagna dinner served at your table during the play. Mrs. Jackson is still in need of servers for both evenings. Please see her if you can help or if you need tickets.

To all vocal solo and ensemble students....please make yourself available for rehearsal during your study halls and lunch periods.

It is important that all boys who are not presently involved in a sport and plan on playing tennis this spring plan on meeting TODAY after school in the cafeteria. At this time, the coaches will give out necessary information about the practice times and requirements. Any freshman or sophomore who have never attempted to play tennis and would like to give it a try is welcome. Freshman and sophomore players are needed!

Congrats to the girls' basketball team on their 56-33 victory over Peotone last night. The win advances the Lady Irish to the Sectional championship that will be played at Plano H.S., Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The Lady Irish will take on the Lady Wave of Elgin St. Edward. congrats to Taylor Weigt on advancing in the 3 point shooting contest. We would like this game to be a continuation of the white-out. Please come out and support the girls and wear your white GO IRISH t-shirts.

Any student who has a track phone, please see Mrs. Jackson for a great deal. First come, first served!

Congrats to the Dance Team on their 1st place victory at Peotone H.S., on Saturday. Great job, girls!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Janet Carr, Kankakee - $50

Ben Moss and Michael Breault, please see Mrs. Bovie right now!

Winter Ball is this Saturday night, Feb. 14, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets are now available during lunch hours. Cost is $12. for a single and $25. a couple.

ACT at Mac!! Post-test is this Friday at 7:45 a.m., SHARP!! Last chance to test yourself before the real deal on April 4. Get some rest, exercise and eat a healthy breakfast! Check the website for more info.

It is important that all boys who are not presently involved in a sport and plan on playing tennis this spring plan on meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, after school in the cafeteria. At this time, the coaches will give out necessary information about the practice times and requirements. Any freshman or sophomore who have never attempted to play tennis and would like to give it a try is welcome. Freshman and sophomore players are needed!

Attention Seniors/Parents of Seniors: The FAFSA form is the starting point for all college financial aid - need AND merit-based. Applying online is the fastest way to get results. The Guidance Office has available a supply of "FAFSA on the Web" worksheets to aid in this process.

Attention cast members of "South Pacific"......although there is no school on Monday, please check the rehearsal schedule to see if you are required to be here at 6:30 p.m., for rehearsal.

Congratulations to the girls' basketball team on their 70-24 victory over Herscher last night!! The Lady Irish will take on the Lady Coalers from Coal City tonight at 7:30 p.m. Congrats to Hillary Olszewski and Taylor Weigt on advancing in the 3 point contest! They will shoot at 6:45 p.m.

Good luck to the Dance Team on their last regular competition of the season at Peotone High School this Saturday. Performance time is 10:45 a.m. Come and cheer the girls on!!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Miguel Hizon, M.D., Kankakee, today - $50; Jerry Cashley, Sr., Charlotte, MI, Friday - $50; Matt Mickler, Manteno, Saturday - $500; Denise Fecke, Bonfield, Sunday; Vince Henrisey, Bourbonnais, Monday - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mr. Dave Raiche, Pat McClain, Lauren Faber, James Slavin, today, Mr. Walt Wall, Sunday

Good luck to the Lady Irish as they will host Herscher in the IHSA Regional Semi-Final tonight. The girls will be playing the 6:00 p.m. game. This will also be the girls' version of the white-out night.

Thanks to everyone who helped to make last night's grade school event a success!!

Winter Ball is this Saturday night, Feb. 14, from 8:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets are now available during lunch hours. Cost is $12. for a single and $25. a couple.

Congrats to both boys' teams on their victories last night! Good Luck to the Lady Irish tonight! Thanks to everyone for their help and support of BMCHS last night! It was a great white out! Thank you!!!

Attention Juniors!!! Interested in biophysics, biochemistry, immunology or pharmacology?? How about a $2,000. stipend for 8 weeks of cancer research this summer? Please see Mr. Raiche for information on a remarkable opportunity for the right person.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Therese Cardosi, St. Anne - $50

All guys dancing with the Poms tonight for Senior Night....please meet in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.

Don't forget to wear your free white-out shirt to tonight's game!!

Tonight is Grade School Night! Tell all your grade school friends to be here between 6-7 p.m.

There will be Green Key meetings during lunch hours today.

Any member of the cross country team who can help at the cross country table tonight at Grade School Night should see Coach Klipp sometime today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Therese Schultz, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Gregory Macagba, Nicholas Francoeur

Boys' basketball practice for today is: Varsity at 2:45 p.m.; Sophomores at 3:00 p.m.

Attention Scholastic Bowl team members: The league tournament will be held tomorrow at St. Laurence. Anyone planning to participate should sign up with Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo today. This is the last competition for J.v. for the year, although varsity has 3 more competition dates. Mrs. Linneman should be back from Chicago today in time for varsity practice.

There will be a Future Business Leaders meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, at 8:00 a.m., in Mr. Brown's room.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Luis Xavier Parra, Kankakee - $100

The Pledge for Life Funathon is Sunday, Feb. 15, at O.N.U. Volunteers are needed for this event. If interested, please see Mrs. Jackson in the Development Office.

The following students are asked to see Mrs. Bovie today: Jonathan Boudreau, Jon Young, Mario Zinanni, Ben Moss, Sean Moody, Greg Macagba, Sam Ekhoff, Marc Blanchette, Steve Lalich, Michael Breault, Jeff Bracken and Mike Donath.

ACT PREP AT MAC CONTINUES!! Please make a commitment this week to BE EARLY for the sessions. ID's will be checked along with all materials.Students in the ACT Prep Course are reminded to check the announcements online prior to Saturday!!

After a slow start, we ended last night's Phonathon with the targeted $25,000, bringing our total so far to $123,955. We still have some calls to make on Sunday and some mailings, so this has become a great year for the Phonathon. A special thanks goes to all the students who worked so hard for their school.

ALL students must pay off their charges today. Stephanie Tyson, Alex Henrich and James Williams must see Mrs. Hodak today. There will be NO charges allowed until all charges are paid!!

Attention cheerleaders: There will be a brief meeting today from 5:30-6:00p.m., in the balcony.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Barbara Ciaccio, Bourbonnais, today - $50; Dave Means, Minneapolis, MN, Saturday - $50; Fibre Drum Co., Kankakee, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Derek O'Connor, Hannah Wiley, Saturday; Corie Allen, Sunday

Thanks to all who helped with Tuesday night's Phonathon!! $34,355., was pledged. A special thanks to all the student callers!!

Next week Mac will hold "White Out" Nights at both the boys' and girls' basketball games. All Mac students will be given a FREE "White Out" t-shirt. In order to get your t-shirt, you must sign up today during your lunch hour. This is the final day to sign up, shirts will be distributed on Monday. For all details, visit the school website.

The Pledge for Life Funathon is Sunday, Feb. 15, at O.N.U. Volunteers are needed for this event. If interested, please see Mrs. Jackson in the Development Office.

Kairos 29 Group Monica will meet TODAY during homeroom (10:15) in the Chapel.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Bill Eaken, Bradley - $50

Thanks to all who helped with last night's Phonathon!! $34,355., was pledged. A special thanks to all the student callers!!

Kairos 29 Group Monica will meet on Thursday during homeroom (10:15) in the Chapel.

Congrats to Matt Kurzejka who advanced to Sectionals for W.Y.S.E. with a 2nd place in English. Congrats also to the following students who placed 3rd: Sarah Rivard in Computers, Kristen Reichers in Math, and Garrett Wasson in Physics.

Conditioning for all girls going out for track who are not in a winter sport will begin TODAY immediately after school. Please be dressed and ready to meet in room #106, at 3:00 p.m.

Next week Mac will hold "White Out" Nights at both the boys' and girls' basketball games. All Mac students will be given a FREE "White Out" t-shirt. In order to get your t-shirt, you must sign up during your lunch hour this week. For all details, visit the school website.

There will be NO Green Key meetings during lunches today.

Cast members of "South Pacific"....if you did not pick up a copy of the revised schedule, they are available outside of the Chorus Room. If you would like a copy of your music on a CD, please bring in a blank CD.

The Pledge for Life Funathon is Sunday, Feb. 15, at O.N.U. Volunteers are needed for this event. If interested, please see Mrs. Jackson in the Development Office.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Nancy Hugon, Indianapolis, IN - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Aly Hana, Anthony Bohner

The Pledge for Life Funathon is Sunday, Feb. 15, at O.N.U. Volunteers are needed for this event. If interested, please see Mrs. Jackson in the Development Office.

There will be a home wrestling match tonight at 5:30 p.m., vs. Peotone & Illiana Christian. Five Senior Irish wrestlers will be honored. Come out and support the Irish wrestlers!!

Conditioning for all girls going out for track who are not in a winter sport will begin on Wednesday immediately after school. Please be dressed and ready to meet in room #106, at 3:00 p.m.

All boys' track sprinters and jumpers who are not currently in a winter sport are asked to meet in Coach Klipp's room immediately after school today.

Attention boys' basketball players: Bus time tonight for sophomores is 4:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m., for varsity.

If you haven't turned in your Kairos form, please see Mrs. Harman today or Mrs. Bovie tomorrow. There is a waiting list so we must know if you are planning to attend.

Your newest on-line edition of the "Blarney Stone" can be enjoyed by visiting the Mac website and clicking on "Current Students", then "The Blarney Stone."

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Daniel Martin, Elmhurst, IL - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Colleen Smith

Attention members of the Matchpoints/Scholastic Bowl Team: Regular practices will be held Monday and Thursday of this week. All J.V. and varsity players planning to compete tomorrow at St. Rita need to sign up with Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo today.

Attention Blarney Stone staff members: There will be a brief meeting immediately after school today in room #115.

Your newest on-line edition of the "Blarney Stone" can be enjoyed by visiting the Mac website and clicking on "Current Students", then "The Blarney Stone."

Good luck to the W.Y.S.E. team as they compete Tuesday in Regionals. Members are reminded to meet in the cafeteria by 8:30 a.m.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Kathi Moore, Clifton, IL - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Richard Granger

W.Y.S.E. team members....please turn in permission slips ASAP!

A student borrowed "Leopold's Ghost" from the Library yesterday. Please return ASAP!

Attention boys' basketball players....bus time for Mt. Carmel today is 4:00 p.m., for sophomores, and 5:00 p.m., for varsity.

Students enrolled in the ACT Prep Course are reminded to check the website for this week's announcements!

Attention all students: Did you know that you can still get credit for a first semester "F" in a Math, Science or Foreign Language class IF you bring the grade up to a "C" by the end of second semester? For example, twelve current Juniors failed classes first semester for which this applies and can still re-gain credit. See your counselor!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: John Messina, Jr., Tampa, FL, today - $50; Steven Chorak, Kankakee, Saturday - $50; Duane & Betty Tatro, Chebanse, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Reid Olszewski, Eric Cooper, today

Students enrolled in the ACT Prep Course are reminded to check the website for this week's announcements!

Rose Belcher, Ray Glower, Alex Heinberg and Natalie Martin...please see Mrs. Jackson sometime today BUT NOT DURING HOMEROOM.

There will be practice for all guys who are dancing with the Poms for Senior Night today from 4:30-5:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Please be on time!!

Congrats to the J.V. and Varsity girls' basketball teams on their victories over Chicago Christian last night! The Varsity won 56-40; J.V. won 36-28. Great job, ladies!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Jill Ambrose, Belmont, CA - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mallory Hoge

Information for the girls' basketball game for tonight vs. Chicago Christian is as follows: Sophomores play at 5:00 p.m.; Varsity plays at 6:30 p.m. The bus leaves promptly at 3:00 p.m., today!

There will be practice for all guys who are dancing with the Poms for Senior Night today & Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Please be on time!!

Students enrolled in the ACT Prep Course are reminded to check the website for this week's announcements!

Any student living in the Manteno School District and wanting to take Driver's Ed. this summer, must sign up with Mr. Wall in the Guidance Office before Friday, Jan. 30.

Any student failing a first semester class should be aware of the opportunity to make up credit through KCC night classes that will begin on Feb. 3. Please see your counselor in the Guidance Office.

Boys are asked to return Kairos forms to Mrs. Bovie by Thursday.

Any woman soccer player interested in an Olivet women's soccer camp on January 31, and Feb. 1, please pick up a registration sheet from Mr. Zinanni during lunch today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Dennis & Virginia Cooper, Decatur, IL - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mr. Pat Skelly, Nicole Applegate

There will be practice for all guys who are dancing with the Poms for Senior Night on Wednesday & Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Please be on time!!

Congrats to both the J.V. and Varsity girls' basketball teams on their convincing victories over crosstown rival, Kankakee. This victory is the 8th straight all-city championship for the Lady Irish.

Any student living in the Manteno School District and wanting to take Driver's Ed. this summer, must sign up with Mr. Wall in the Guidance Office before Friday, Jan. 30.

Any student failing a first semester class should be aware of the opportunity to make up credit through KCC night classes that will begin on Feb. 3. Please see your counselor in the Guidance Office.

Boys are asked to return Kairos forms to Mrs. Bovie by Thursday.

W.Y.S.E. team members.....please see Mrs. Klonowski in room #116, sometime Wednesday.

Any woman soccer player interested in an Olivet women's soccer camp on January 31, and Feb. 1, please pick up a registration sheet from Mr. Zinanni during lunch today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Dolores Dupuis, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jack Koziol, Tyler Carter

Students are reminded to please remove any placement test signs they may have posted.

This is a reminder to all music students that today is the last day to sign up for solo and ensemble contest. The sign-up sheet is located outside the Chorus Room and will be taken down after school today.

Regular Matchpoints/Scholastic Bowl Team practices will be held Monday and Thursday of this week. Scholastic Bowl league competition continues tomorrow as the J.V. and Varsity travel to Fenwick. Anyone planning to compete should sign up with Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo today. Departure for Fenwick needs to take place by 2:45 p.m., tomorrow since travel to Fenwick involves the most traffic.

Any student failing a first semester class should be aware of the opportunity to make up credit through KCC night classes that will begin on Feb. 3. Please see your counselor in the Guidance Office.

Any student living in the Manteno School District and wanting to take Driver's Ed. this summer, must sign up with Mr. Wall in the Guidance Office before Friday, Jan. 30.

All tennis players must come to Mr. Bell's room during homeroom today.

Any Senior, Junior, Sophomore or Freshman guy who would like to dance with the Pom Squad on Senior Night, please see Jordan Nugent or Stephanie Tyson ASAP!

Congratulations to the Dance Team on their victory at Palatine High School on Saturday. The girls took first place over all of the A, AA, AAA Hip Hop teams. Great job, girls!!

Any woman soccer player interested in an Olivet women's soccer camp on January 31, and Feb. 1, please pick up a registration sheet from Mr. Zinanni during lunch today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Victor Jaimes, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Ryan Lambert

Please pray today and everyday for the sanctity of all life, born and unborn. Over 250 people from our Diocese join with 300,000 others for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Check out www.priestsforlife.org for more info..

Any student interested in participating in the Annual ICTM Math Contest at Parkland College on Saturday, Feb. 21, should see Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109, sometime today.

Attention all girls' softball players: This Sunday open gym will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m., in Mac's gymnasium.

ACT Prep at Mac continues tomorrow, Saturday. Check out the school website for details.

Attention all music students: Solo and Ensemble Contest is set for Saturday, Mar. 7, at Clifton High School. You may sign up on the sheet outside the Chorus Room. The deadline is Monday at the end of the school day.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Aaron Baker, Bourbonnais, today - $50; Alison Maass, Austin, TX, Saturday - $50; Kristen Lord, Reno, NV, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Mr. Mark Lafevor, Saturday

Any Junior guy who would like to dance with the Poms on Senior Night, please see Jordan Nugent or Stephanie Tyson.

Today marks the 36th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade which legalized abortion. Since that time, millions of babies have been killed. Please pray today and everyday for the sanctity of all life, born and unborn. Today, 250 people from our Diocese join with 300,000 others for the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Check out www.priestsforlife.org for more info..

The TAG Team will be meeting TODAY at 3:00 p.m., in Campus Ministry. See you there!

Attention all girls' basketball players: Practice for tonight will be cancelled. We will practice tomorrow at 4:45 p.m.

ACT Prep at Mac continues this Saturday. Check out the school website for details.

All members of this year's cross country team should see Coach Klipp TODAY!

There's a track meeting in the cafeteria now. Please bring a pen.

There is information available in the Guidance Office on apprenticeship training for the I.B.E.W. - electrical workers union and the sheet metal workers union, which includes KVAC heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Attention all girls' softball players: This Sunday open gym will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m., in Mac's gymnasium.

Any student interested in participating in the Annual ICTM Math Contest at Parkland College on Saturday, Feb. 21, should see Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109, sometime this week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: George & Beth Arocha, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Jacob Thompson

The following students need to see Mrs. Hodak today: Darlene Mocyznski, Jon Young, Delano Samuel and Drew Villagomez.

The TAG Team will be meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 3:00 p.m., in Campus Ministry. See you there!

Please remember to pray for the sanctity of all life, the born and unborn. Over 200 people from our diocese and 300,000 people in all will March for Life this week in Washington, DC.

There will be a five minute meeting after school today for FBLA to vote for officers. We will meet in the cafeteria.

Track and field athletes....don't forget the meeting on Thursday during homeroom in the cafeteria.

Registration for Juniors wanting to go on the Boys' Kairos will begin tomorrow, Thursday, in Mrs. Harman's room, #9. Any Senior boys interested who have not picked forms up should do so TODAY.

Thanks to everyone who attended last night's read-through for our Spring Musical. Tonight we will block scenes 1-8 of Act I as well as work on music. Schedules and scene breakdowns are available outside the chorus room for those still in need of one.

Any student interested in participating in the Annual ICTM Math Contest at Parkland College on Saturday, Feb. 21, should see Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109, sometime this week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Joan Dwyer, Northbrook, IL - $50

Tonight's boys' basketball game is vs. DeLaSalle; sophomores play at 4:45 p.m.; varsity plays at 6:15 p.m. The freshmen are away at DeLaSalle at 4:30 p.m.

We will be following the first semester schedule today.

There will be a five minute meeting after school on Wednesday to vote for officers. We will meet in the cafeteria.

Murder mystery read-through will be tomorrow, Wednesday, at 3:00 p.m., in the Clancy Room.

Welcome back to the cast of "South Pacific." We will finally have an all cast read-through tonight at 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Everyone not scheduled for an athletic event is expected to be in attendance. We are beginning rehearsals this week. You are responsible for picking up a schedule if you are unable to attend tonight.

Students who have been receiving peer tutoring during homeroom period are reminded that as of the end of the first semester, this Thursday, all must return to their originally assigned homeroom. To continue the tutoring experience, all paperwork must be redone through the Guidance Office. Tutors should see their counselor in order to receive their service hours.

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in participating in track and field Thursday during homeroom. Any Band or Chorus member should meet in room #110, immediately after school on Thursday. Bring a pen or pencil to the meeting.

All Matchpoints Team members are reminded that league matches will resume today at Bro. Rice. Please let Mrs. Linneman and Mrs. Zullo know if you can compete. The team will meet in the cafeteria after school to get on the road ASAP.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Cori Irvin, Manteno - $50

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!! Peter Ortega, Jan. 16, Kaytlin Burczak, Jamie Sy, Jan. 17, Mrs. Madonna Larson, Jan. 19

There are still a few Spanish Club shirts available. The cost is $10.00. If interested, come see Senora Trevino.

There will be a Spanish Club officers' meeting on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. Please come with at least one idea for an activity.

Anyone interested in being in the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre production, sign up on the sheet in between the Band Room and Chorus Room. The read-through to determine parts will be after school this Wednesday at 3:00 p.m.

Kairos registration is now open for senior boys. The retreat will take place March 10-13. Please see Mrs. Bovie for a registration form. Registration will open for juniors next Wednesday, Jan. 21.

A reminder to cast members of "South Pacific"....all cast read-through tomorrow night, Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Scripts and rehearsal schedules will be available.

Any Senior guy wishing to dance with the Poms for Senior Night, Tuesday, Feb. 10, please see Jordan Nugent or Stephanie Tyson ASAP.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: St. Joseph Council #11358, Manteno - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Chris Norton

There will be a Spanish Club officers' meeting on Monday night at 7:00 p.m. Please come with at least one idea for an activity.

There are still a few Spanish Club shirts available. The cost is $10.00. If interested, come see Senora Trevino.

Congrats to the varsity Scholastic Bowl Team who played at Armstrong's Turnabout Tournament on Saturday. The team won 3 of their 4 matches as they defeated Armstrong, Rantoul and Blue Ridge High Schools. Four members of the JV team played for the Varsity on Saturday, and continued the team's success. JV players were: Scott Korthals, Lydia Neeley, Sam Dunbar and Julie Vasquez. Varsity players also did a great job on Saturday. ALSO....Scholastic Bowl players are reminded that regular practices will be held before and after school on Monday and Thursday of this week, and that league matches will resume next Tuesday, Jan. 20, when the team will compete at Brother Rice. Sign-up with Mrs. Linneman or Mrs. Zullo to compete.

Production of your 2009 Bishop McNamara High School yearbook, "The Shamrock", is in full swing. Anyone who would like to help create this lifelong book of memories can join us in room #24, after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Ostrowski or Sara Smietanski.

To all cast members of "South Pacific", the all cast read-through scheduled for tonight has been postponed due to the possibility of inclement weather. The read-through is for all cast members and has been re-scheduled for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Scripts and schedules will be given out at that time. Please return any script that you may have already checked out. Any questions, please see Deacon Skelly.

Congratulations to the Dance Team on their first place victory and State-qualifying score yesterday at Tinley Park High School. Way to go, girls!

Today is the Feast of St. Marguerite Bourgeois, founder of Sr. Madeleine LaMarre's order, the C.N.D.'s. There is a card in the teacher's lounge for anyone who wishes to sign it. We will be bringing Sister the card TODAY AROUND 10:00 A.M. Sorry for the late notice!

Congrats to both the J.V. and Varsity teams on their convincing victories over cross-town rival, BBCHS! The J.V. score was 38-15. The varsity won 66-32. Great job, ladies!! The J.V. girls' basketball team was crowned champions of the Coal City tournament on Saturday. The Lady Irish are on a current 3 game winning streak. The next contest will be on Wednesday, Jan. 14, against St. Joe Westchester.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Eugene Wachholz, Kankakee - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Luke Akerman

Attention boys' basketball players: Varsity bus time is 4:45 p.m.; Fresh/Soph bus time is 2:30 p.m., TODAY. Faculty: Please dismiss freshmen and sophomore basketball players at 2:20 p.m., TODAY.

Sign-ups for the second session of boys' indoor soccer will be TODAY after school. Please meet Coach Smith in the cafeteria immediately after school with the required waivers and fees.

Any Junior or Senior interested in participating in W.Y.S.E. should see Mrs. Klonowski in #116, after school today. W.Y.S.E. is an academic competition where students compete by taking written tests in 2 of 7 subjects.

During homeroom today, there will be a meeting for all boys who wish to try out for baseball.

ACT Prep at Mac continues this Saturday at 7:45 a.m., in the Smith Media Center. The session ends at noon. Please check the Mac website for further details.

Best of luck to the Dance Team on Sunday, Jan. 11, as they travel to Tinley Park High School for competition. Performance time is 11:42 a.m. Please come and cheer the girls on!!

The placement test is tomorrow, Saturday, at 8:30 a.m., in the cafeteria. Please spread the word to all the eighth graders that you know. Also, Miss LaMore still has a few yard signs. Please help if you can by placing one at your church, house or any well-traveled location. Please be sure to ask permission before placing a sign anywhere. They are available for pick-up anytime right outside the Development Office.

Attention Scholastic Bowl Team members going to the Turnabout Tournament tomorrow at Armstrong. Please meet in the Mac parking lot for 7:00 a.m., departure. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Linneman today.

Any Green Key members who were unable to make their phone calls last night are reminded to do so today.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Debbie Volkman, Grant Park, today - $50; Steve & Susan Lucas, Kankakee, Saturday - $50; Pat & Joe Ryan, Aroma Park, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Chris Cluver, Saturday; Ashley Collins, Jaclyn Lowman, Dylan Schweizer, Sunday

Attention boys' basketball players: Varsity bus time is 4:45 p.m.; Fresh/Soph bus time is 2:30 p.m., tomorrow, Friday. Faculty: Please dismiss freshmen and sophomore basketball players at 2:20 p.m., tomorrow. Also, sophomore practice has been canceled tonight.

The placement test is this Saturday at 8:30 a.m., in the cafeteria. Please spread the word to all the eighth graders that you know. Also, Miss LaMore still has a few yard signs. Please help if you can by placing one at your church, house or any well-traveled location. Please be sure to ask permission before placing a sign anywhere. They are available for pick-up anytime right outside the Development Office.

ACT Prep at Mac continues this Saturday at 7:45 a.m., in the Smith Media Center. The session ends at noon. Please check the Mac website for further details.

Attention Freshmen: You have all received your new locker numbers and should be in those lockers for the remainder of the year. You are reminded that within a couple days all lockers that do not have a lock on them will be bolted shut. If you failed to bring your lock to school today, or if you have lost your lock, you must take care of that situation at once!

Any Junior or Senior interested in participating in W.Y.S.E. should see Mrs. Klonowski in #116, after school today or Friday. W.Y.S.E. is an academic competition where students compete by taking written tests in 2 of 7 subjects

Tomorrow, Friday, during homeroom there will be a meeting for all boys who wish to try out for baseball.

Attention wrestling fans: Bishop Mac wrestles at home TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m., vs. St. Laurence and Providence. Both J.V. and Varsity teams will wrestle at 5:30 p.m.

Attention Juniors: The spring semester session of "Better Test Scores" - ACT prep classes begins TODAY at O.N.U. The Guidance Office has all the info.

The village of St. Anne is looking for students to haul branches. Service hours are available. Please see Mrs. Bovie or call Gary Dionne at 815-427-8177.

Congrats to all the cast members of our Spring Musical, "South Pacific." A read-through will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Rehearsal schedules and scripts will be handed out at that time.

Sign-ups for the second session of boys' indoor soccer will be this Friday after school. Please meet Coach Smith in the cafeteria immediately after school with the required waivers and fees.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Chris & Gigi LaMore, Manteno - $50

Attention girls wishing to go out for softball this year.....there is a mandatory meeting TODAY during homeroom in the cafeteria.

This Friday during homeroom there will be a meeting for all boys who wish to try out for baseball.

Tonight is the final night of auditions for our Spring Musical, "South Pacific." Auditions begin at 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. We are especially in need of men. There are both singing and non-singing parts available. Hope to see you there!

Attention wrestling fans: Bishop Mac wrestles at home this Thursday night, Jan. 8, at 5:30 p.m., vs. St. Laurence and Providence. Both J.V. and Varsity teams will wrestle at 5:30 p.m.

There will be a five minute meeting for all boys who have attended Kairos. The meeting will take place TODAY after school in the chapel. Please see Mrs. Bovie if you are unable to attend.

Attention Juniors: The spring semester session of "Better Test Scores" - ACT prep classes begins this Thursday, Jan. 8, at O.N.U. The Guidance Office has all the info.

The village of St. Anne is looking for students to haul branches. Service hours are available. Please see Mrs. Bovie or call Gary Dionne at 815-427-8177.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Rick & Laura Wenzelman, Bonfield, Jan. 1 - $5000; Cathy Blaeser, Lisle, IL, Jan. 2 - $50; Doug Morgan, Kankakee, Jan. 3 - $50; Gloria Pukall, Ft. Collins, CO, Jan. 4 - $50; Cindy DeYoung, St. Anne, Jan. 5 - $100; Bev Messina, Kankakee, Jan. 6 - $50; Jeff & Debby Arseneau, Frankfort, IL, today - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Matthew Wilk

Auditions for South Pacific are tonight and tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Audition forms and casting information may be picked up outside the chorus room. Scripts may also be signed out provided that they are returned this evening. There are lots of parts available especially for men, so why not come out and have fun? See You There !

Attention wrestling fans: Bishop Mac wrestles at home this Thursday night, Jan. 8, at 5:30 p.m., vs. St. Laurence and Providence. Both J.V. and Varsity teams will wrestle at 5:30 p.m.

Attention Juniors: The spring semester session of "Better Test Scores" - ACT prep classes begins this Thursday, Jan. 8, at O.N.U. The Guidance Office has all the info.

There will be a five minute meeting for all boys who have attended Kairos. The meeting will take place on Wednesday after school in the chapel. Please see Mrs. Bovie if you are unable to attend.

The village of St. Anne is looking for students to haul branches. Service hours are available. Please see Mrs. Bovie or call Gary Dionne at 815-427-8177.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Katie Ryan, Jeremy Belisle

Once again, sophomore students intending on attending the Career Center next year are reminded that they must have their two application forms in to the Guidance Office by Wednesday, Jan. 7.

Any student who has Ceile Calendar money and stubs should get it to Mrs. Jackson ASAP!

There will be Green Key meetings at lunch hours today.

All J.V. girls' basketball players who are not in Band or Chorus, please come to the Development Office immediately following announcements for a brief meeting with Mrs. Weigt.

Attention teachers...please excuse all girls' basketball players at 1:45 p.m., today. The girls will tip-off at 5:30 and 7:00, against ESCC rival, St. Viator.

Congrats to the varsity girls' basketball team on their 3rd place finish in the prestigious State Farm Holiday Classic over the break!!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, we will be on the 7th and 8th period final exam schedule.

Boys' basketball practice for today is as follows: freshmen, 2:45-4:45 p.m.; sophomores, 6:15-8:15 p.m.; varsity, 4:45-6;15 p.m.

Audition week for our Spring Musical, "South Pacific", begins tonight with a video screening in the Clancy Room at 7:00 p.m. Auditions are set for Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria. Information packets may be picked up outside the chorus room. Any questions, please see Deacon Skelly.

Regular Scholastic Bowl Matchpoints team practices will be held this week on Monday and Thursday. Varsity players who can compete this Saturday at the Turnabout Tournament at Armstrong High School are reminded to sign up with Mrs. Linneman ASAP!

The village of St. Anne is looking for students to haul branches. Service hours are available. Please see Mrs. Bovie or call Gary Dionne at 815-427-8177.

If school is cancelled tomorrow due to bad weather, we will take the last two final exams on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 8:30 a.m. If this should occur, please watch the Mac website or listen to local radio stations for information.

Information packets about the Spring Musical may be picked up outside the chorus room. Auditions week begins when we return from break.

ATTENTION ALL FRESHMEN: You need to clean out your lockers of all your belongings and trash by the end of exams TODAY. You must have all your books, clothing and locks removed TODAY. All freshman lockers will be cleaned during the Christmas break.

Hey, Irish basketball fans!! The games on Friday vs. DeLaSalle will be played at ONU's McHie Arena. Game times are sophomores at 5:45 p.m., varsity at 7:15 p.m. Don't forget your new toy for those in need! Together we can make a difference!

Students intending to attend the Career Center next school year are reminded to turn in their two registration papers to the Guidance Office ASAP!

The boys' basketball team is now collecting new toys for Toys for Tots. Please place toys in the boxes in the breezeway any day this week.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Bo Hibert, Kankakee - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!Jacob Landis

The boys' basketball team is now collecting new toys for Toys for Tots. Please place toys in the boxes in the breezeway any day this week.

Students intending to attend the Career Center next school year are reminded to turn in their two registration papers to the Guidance Office ASAP!

ATTENTION ALL FRESHMEN: You need to clean out your lockers of all your belongings and trash by the end of exams on Thursday. You must have all your books, clothing and locks removed by Thursday. All freshman lockers will be cleaned during the Christmas break.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Clint Lindsey, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Morgan Cantrell

The boys' basketball team is now collecting new toys for Toys for Tots. Please place toys in the boxes in the breezeway any day this week.

Mrs. Jackson needs help this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the Kankakee Public Library selling Mac items during their Christmas sale. Please see Mrs. Jackson if you can help for an hour or two.

Provena St. Mary's is looking for student volunteers to work in their gift shop at St. Mary's Hospital, and also in their Seconds To Go store in Meadowview. If interested, please see Mrs. Jackson.

Students intending to attend the Career Center next school year are reminded to turn in their two registration papers to the Guidance Office ASAP!

All library books should be returned by the end of the day!

There is a Spanish Club cookie exchange TODAY after school for all members! You can come even if you don't sign up to bring cookies. Please sign up to bring cookies and enter the cookie contest in either Spanish classroom!

Winter sports pictures are in and should be picked up from Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER; Charles Nowack, Bourbonnais - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Sarah Rivard, Mark Austin, Alex Henrich

All cafeteria charges must be paid today. There will be NO charges allowed this week.

There is a Spanish Club cookie exchange on Tuesday after school for all members! You can come even if you don't sign up to bring cookies. Please sign up to bring cookies and enter the cookie contest in either Spanish classroom!

Winter sports pictures are in and should be picked up from Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109.

Come out tonight for the Annual Band and Chorus Christmas Concert at 7:00 p.m., at the Larsen Fine Arts Center. That's directly across from Jimmy Johns.

The Jostens rep will be here TODAY during lunch hours for classring service.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNER: Kevin Sims, Naperville, IL - $100

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Sam O'Reilly

Dr. Ryan is looking for a Junior or Senior girl to work in his dentist office from approximately 3:00-6:30 p.m., on weekdays. If interested, pick up an application in his office in the Briarcliff Professional Center.

Winter sports pictures are in and should be picked up from Mrs. Ostrowski in room #109.

Your library books want to come home for the holidays. Please bring them in. If you are working on research papers, please see Mrs. Jones in the library.

Attention boys' varsity and sophomore basketball players: Please dismiss yourself with permission from your teacher at 2:15 p.m. The bus for Guerin Prep will leave today at 2:25 p.m., promptly. Please be on time and ready to go!!

The students who signed up to help at the Jingle Bell 5K for Arthritis on Sunday should see Mr. Klipp today to confirm time and place.

Provena St. Mary's is looking for student volunteers to work in their gift shop at St. Mary's Hospital, and also in their Seconds To Go store in Meadowview. If interested, please see Mrs. Jackson.

CALLING ALL JUNIORS....An ACT Prep course is currently being offered here at Mac. The class begins this Saturday, Dec. 13, with a check-in at 7:45 a.m., in room #6-7. A few slots still remain so don't delay. Sign-up in the Business Office with a $200 check and reserve your spot today. All students who have signed up for the ACT prep class beginning on Saturday.....your check-in is at 7:45 a.m. Please be prompt! Check the bulletin board outside the main office for more details.

A rep from John Robert Powers Performing Arts Academy will be here today during homeroom in room #102. If you are interested in acting, modeling, singing or dancing, please take time to visit with this rep.

Attention Juniors!! An ACT test prep program called, "Better Test Scores", begins its spring semester sessions at O.N.U. on January 8. Registration information is available in the Guidance Office or at www.bettertestscores.net.

The Jostens rep will be here on Monday, Dec. 15, during lunch hours for classring service.

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Justin Shirley, Kankakee, today - $50; Bruce & Chris Breault, St. Anne, Saturday - $50; Jim Copeland, Kankakee, Sunday - $50

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! John Braden, today; Korey Decker, Saturday; Melanie Deprest, Sunday

A rep from John Robert Powers Performing Arts Academy will be here on Friday, Dec. 12, during homeroom in room #102. If you are interested in acting, modeling, singing or dancing, please take time to visit with this rep.

The Jostens rep will be here on Monday, Dec. 15, during lunch hours for classring service.

Library books are due on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Thank you!

CEILE CALENDAR WINNERS: Tom & Lisa Stanley, Bourbonnais - $50

The Jostens rep will be here on Monday, Dec. 15, during lunch hours for classring service.

Library books must be returned by Dec. 16. Thank you!!!

Congrats to the varsity girls' basketball team on their 51-36 victory over the visiting Celtics from Providence Catholic. The Lady Irish improve to 4-2, on the season and 2-1, in the ESCC. Great job, ladies! The next contest for the girls will be on