Bethlehem High School

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Dance, Dance Bethlehem 2010

BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES
RON KOONTZ AS NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

Ron Koontz has joined Bethlehem High School as Head Coach of the Eagles Football Team. Coach Koontz comes to Bethlehem from Bardstown High School, where he was defensive coordinator and Social Studies Department Head for the past 12 years. Koontz has been an AP US History teacher for 25 years, Director of Bardstown Alternative School, and has been recognized as Teacher of the Year in both the Hardin County and Bardstown School systems.

Welcome Coach Koontz to Bethlehem High School.

STUDENTS ADVANCE TO STATE GOVERNOR'S CUP COMPETITION

Five students from Bethlehem High School will advance to the State Governor's Cup Competition in Louisville. Moving on after Saturday's regional competition is Ezra Surtees, who will compete in the areas of Art & Humanities and Social Studies. Joining him will be the Future Problem Solving Team with members Courtney Crume, Violet Downs, Carlee Guthrie, and Elizabeth Zarantonello.

Congratulations and good luck at State Competition.

BETHLEHEM STUDENT'S PLAY TO BE PERFORMED BY ACTORS THEATRE IN LOUISVILLE

Erica Schmidt, a Senior at Bethlehem High School, has been notifed that her play, "Five Ways to Win the Girl," is one of nine plays selected from over 400 submissions to the "NEW VOICES YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL. The play will be produced and performed by Actors Theatre in Louisville. Congratulations to Erica for her fine work.

Performances are April 11th at 5:00 and April 12th at 7:00. Tickets are free and available at the Actors Theatre box office.

SENIOR CORNER

Check out the new "Senior Corner" (link found on the left) for scholarship opportunities and events.

While the scholarship opportunities are primarily for seniors, there are opportunities for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.

Check back often for updates.

CAST SELECTED FOR "LITTLE WOMEN"

Congratulations to the following students chosen for the cast of Little Women:

Jo March-Evelyn Lear, Professor Bhaer-Kyle Bryan, Amy March-Hannah Sprigg, Meg March-Clarissa Smith, Beth March-Edie Johnson, Marmee March-Monet Becker, Mr. Laurence-Cole McDowell, Laurie Laurence-Jack Manion, Aunt March-Taylor Wallace, Mr. John Brooke-Thomas Riney, Mrs. Kirk-Rachael Griffitts, Girls at the Ball-Jessie Hartman, Hannah Filiatreau, Miranda Swan and Coralee Cecil

Act II Opening - “The Weekly Volcano Press”
Clarissa-Madison Salsman, Braxton-Thomas Riney, Rodrigo-Jack Manion, Knight-Cole McDowell, Hag-Katie Kiefer, Troll-Jessica Harris, Rodrigo 2-Maggie Smith, Chorus of Hags, Trolls, and Monks-Jessie Hartman, Hannah Filiatreau, Miranda Swan and Coralee Cecil

NEW MERCHANDISE IN SPIRIT SHOP

Show your Bethlehem spirit and pride. Stop by and check out the new merchandise in our Spirit Shop. For questions contact Patty Nevitt at 502-348-8594.

NOMINEES SELECTED FOR FATHER JOHN MORGAN SCHOLARSHIP

Fourteen seniors completed applications for the Father John Morgan Scholarship. The three nominees selected for forwarding to the Catholic Education Foundation were Beth Avis, Thomas Riney, and Elizabeth Zarantonello.

Applications of these three seniors will be judged by the CEF Committee and one of them will be awarded this scholarship at the Salute to Catholic School Alumni Dinner on March 9, 2010. This scholarship will be a minimum of $1,000, but has traditionally been a significantly higher sum. Our congratulations and best wishes to these three senior nominees!

USE SCRIP THE YEAR ROUND

Click here for SCRIP information and order form. Questions regarding our SCRIP Program should be directed to Carla Rogers at crogers@bethlehemhigh.org or 502-348-8594.

Lunch Menu:

Monday, March 8, 2010:
Corndogs, Tacos, Subs, Chef Salads, Turkey Wraps
Tuesday, March 9, 2010:
Sausage & Biscuits, Hot Dogs with Cheese, Subs, Chef Salads, Turkey Wraps
Wednesday, March 10, 2010:
Chicken Patties on Buns, Subs, Chef Salads, Turkey Wraps
Thursday, March 11, 2010:
Country Fried Steak with Gravy, Subs, Chef Salads, and Turkey Wraps
Friday, March 12, 2010:
Cheese Pizza, Peanut Butter Sandwiches (2), Chef Salads, Tuna Salad

CURRENT EVENTS
March 8 - 9, 2010:
Incoming Freshmen Registration
March 10, 2010:
Freshmen Mass - 11:00
March 12, 2010:
Reconciliation - 8:30
March 13-15, 2010:
State Governor's Cup Competition
March 14, 2010:
Daylight Savings Time Begins

UPCOMING SPORTING EVENTS

Tennis Begins March 19
Track Begins March 18
Softball Begins March 16

LOOKING AHEAD
March 15-19, 2010:
REGISTRATION WEEK
March 17, 2010:
St. Patrick's Day
March 22, 2010:
Basketball, Cheer, Dance Banquet - 6:00
March 24, 2010:
Mass - 11:00
Swim Banquet - 6:30
March 28, 2010:
Palm Sunday
March 29, 2010:
SCHOOL IN SESSION - SNOW MAKEUP DAY
March 30, 2010:
SCHOOL IN SESSION - SNOW MAKEUP DAY
March 31, 2010:
SCHOOL IN SESSION - SNOW MAKEUP DAY
April 1, 2010:
Spring Break Begins