Good Afternoon Hawk Families,

It's hard to believe that today is the last full day for our seniors! Next week they have their finals and Graduation practice. I spent time today with the seniors having conversations with them about this year, their time here at Gibault, what they've enjoyed, how we can make Gibault better, and a bit of my faith journey with them. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversations, and I know they are excited for what's to come!

Prom and Post Prom were a great success last weekend! Congratulations to Grace Barrett and Andy Altes who were crowned Queen and King at "A Night Under the Lanterns" 2024 Prom! Thank you to Mrs. Knittig, the Junior Prom Committee, the Post Prom Committee, and all who worked the night of Post Prom! Both Prom and Post Prom went well and were a lot of fun! I know there was a lot of time and effort put into both events, so the students greatly appreciated it!

Our Spring Concert was held on Sunday evening. Our Concert Band, Chorus, Hawkapellas, and Jazz Band put on a great performance. Great job to Mr. Ruppel and all the musically gifted students!

Thank you to all who donated for our 2 drives that we were holding this week! The Students for Life Club collected new baby gear for Life Network and the class that brought in the most by today will be rewarded with an ice cream treat. Also, thank you to those who dressed down in support of St. John the Baptist in Red Bud. We collected $285.20 for St. Johns and will be sending that their way.

The Post season for our spring sports started yesterday with girls track. Congratulations to the girls track team for an outstanding effort at sectionals and qualifying for state in the 4x200. Members of the 4x200 team are: Natalie Kelemetc, Kadence Lance, Bri Baldridge, and Emily Richardson.

Good luck to all our spring athletic teams who are heading into the post seasons! Here are the details: Girls Soccer-first game of Regionals tonight; Softball team-first game of Regionals Monday, Baseball team-first game of Regionals Wednesday; Boys Track-Boys sectionals on Thursday.

Congratulations to the Top 15% of our Senior Class who was recently recognized at the Oerter Banquet. Students recognized were: Kinsey Biehl, Elseah Congiardo, Gavin Kesler, Brock Murphy,

Krona Newton, Hannah Perjak, Lucy Range, & Lee Vermeulen. The Oerter Foundation also awards one student from each school a scholarship. Congratulations to our scholarship winner, Hannah Perjak!

Congratulations to Kanen Augustine who was name our 2024 Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete.

This is one of the most distinguished awards in prep sports and recognizes dedication in the classroom, involvement in clubs and activities, and determination in athletics. Kanen was part of our soccer and basketball teams all four years of high school.

2024 Awards Ceremony If you have not RSVP'd for the 2024 Award Ceremony, please do so by tomorrow, May 11th. You can RSVP by emailing Joan Tepen @ jtepen@gibaulthawks.com or 618-939-3883.

Awards for the 2023-24 school year will be presented at two separate programs – an all-school assembly on Friday., May 17 at 1:15 pm in the afternoon and an evening program on Friday, May 17 at 7 pm. Students receiving awards at either one or both ceremonies will be notified by invitation. Invitations were mailed on May 4.

A. The following awards will be given on Friday, May 17 at the all-school

assembly beginning at 1:15. (Classes will follow a 1 o’clock schedule that day.):

· First and second honors

· Principal’s Academic Excellence

· Extracurricular Activities: Liturgical Choir, Scholar Bowl, Trailblazer, Model U.N., Student Council, SAB, Academic Challenge MVP, Math Team MVP, Students for Life, & Saturday Scholars

B. The following awards will be given in the evening on Friday, May 17, beginning at 7 pm.:

· All academic department awards

· Fine Arts (Art, Music, and Theatre)

· Community scholarships

· Service/leadership: Principal’s Service, American Legion, Leroy Diehl Scholarship, Hellrung/Hustedde Award

· Major Athletic Awards: 4-yr. letter winners, Tri-athletes, MVP’s, Sr. Mary Bernard,

Most Dedicated Male Athlete, Mike Dashner (sportsmanship), Vernie Moffitt (all-sports)

C. Guidelines for Attire

· Attire for the evening Awards program is “dressy”:

*dresses, skirts, nice slacks/tops for girls; no flip flops, please.

* khaki or nice slacks, button-down shirts for guys; tie optional; no tennis shoes, please

Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to celebrating our Hawks.

I sent this out by email on Wednesday

Gibault Women's Club The May meeting is being moved to Wednesday, May 22nd. Location TBD. I will let you know next week!

Stress Busters at Waterloo Library On Tuesday, May 14th from 3-8:30pm the entire library will be reserved for quiet study time only. To relax and take a break from studying, we will have a therapy dog at 1:30pm, a yoga session at 2:30pm, and a therapy cat at 3:30pm on Sunday. Then, on Tuesday, May 14 from 3:00-8:30pm there will be a quiet & dedicated space for studying. We will have a therapy dog at 5:00pm. The library will provide snacks and a coffee bar both days. There is an image below with details.

Re-Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year

*To complete the re-enrollment process, you must submit a FACTS re-enrollment packet AND have your current balance paid in full by June 30. Students who do not have their balance paid by June 30, 2024 will not be permitted to return for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have questions regarding your balance, please email Mrs. Lanham.

Gibault's Summer Classic Golf Tournament It’s TWO months until the Gibault Summer Golf Classic! There are lots of ways to show your support of this event!

Gather a team!

Sponsor our event! Sponsorships begin at $125!

Donate a prize for our raffles! (Gift cards, sports tickets, golf gear, or cash donations to purchase items)

Full event info here: https://summerclassic.givesmart.com

Summer Service Hours Opportunity Volunteers are needed for the SS. Peter & Paul Vacation Bible School this summer. VBS is June 17-21 from 9am – noon. This year’s theme is SCUBA – Diving into friendship with God. Scan the QR code on the flyer in the office to sign up.

Peace and Blessings,

Sarah Lanham

Mon. May 13-Adoration 11:15AM-12:15PM; Senior Final Exams

Tues. May 14-Senior Final Exams

Wed. May 15-Senior Final Exams

Thurs. May 16- Men's Club @7:30PM

Fri. May 17-Graduation Practice and Pictures; Awards Ceremony @1:15PM; Awards Night @7PM

Mon. May 20-Finals begin for Fresh, Soph. Juniors from 8AM-2PM; Graduation @7PM

Tues. May 21-Finals for Fresh, Soph. Juniors from 8AM-2PM

Wed. May 22-Finals for Fresh, Soph. Juniors from 8AM-2PM; Women's Club @ 7PM

Thurs. May 23-Finals for Fresh, Soph. Juniors from 8AM-11:15AM-Last Day of School

For complete year calendar, please visit our website.

Bryan Kennedy

Jenny Candler

Please remember these individuals and their loved ones in your daily prayers.

If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please email details to slanham@gibaulthawks.com

Monday, May 6 saw the track team at Nashville, where they were able to compete despite the incessant rain. On the bright side the barges aren’t scraping the bottom of the Mississippi anymore, but I digress. Meanwhile, back at Nashville, Junior Ryan Biffar took 1st in the 400 meters, and 2nd in the 100 meters. Sophomore Austin Stern took 2nd in the 800 meters, freshman Oscar Gedris took 3rd in the discus, and the 4x4 team of Ryan Biffar, Oscar Gedris, Austin Stern, and Jacob Steingruby took 3rd in the men’s 4x4.

Tuesday, May 7, and Wednesday, May 8 were both washouts, with all sports cancelled due to unplayable conditions.

Thursday, May 9 saw the girl’s track team in action at the Nashville Sectional Tournament, where the 4x200 team of Natalie Kelemetc, Kadence Lance, Bri Baldridge, and Emily Richardson not only set a school record, but also qualified for the state tournament. In addition, school records were set in the 4x100, the 4x400, the 200 meters, and the long jump. It was an outstanding display by the talented Lady Hawks track team. Thursday also found the Lady Hawks softball team in action at Father McGivney, where they came away with a convincing 14-2 win against the Griffins, while the boys JV baseball team finished their season at 9-7 with a 3-0 shutout of the Bulldogs from Sparta.

Friday, May 10 has the boys track team at the Gillespie Invitational, varsity baseball at Carlyle, Softball at Dupo, and the Lady Hawks soccer team competing at Althoff against Metropolis at 6:00PM in regional play.

Saturday, May 11 is the Monroe County Baseball Tournament, which will have the Hawks squaring off against their cross-town rival Waterloo Bulldogs at 10:00AM at SPPS Field, with their senior recognition ceremony following the game.

Saturday, May 11-Baseball Monroe County Tournament

Monday, May 13-Varsity Baseball @ Breese @4:30 PM

Softball @home @4:30PM

Tuesday, May 14-Soccer Regional Championship @6PM @Althoff if win 5.10.24

Softball @ Dupo @4:30PM

Wednesday, May 15-Softball @Valmeyer @ 4:15PM if win 5.13.24

Baseball @ home (we are hosting the regional) @6:30PM

Thursday, May 16-Girls Track @State

Boys Track Sectionals

Friday, May 17-No sporting events scheduled

The Booster Club could grow into more opportunities if the help is there. If you are interested in helping Jonella and Mike Donius with the concession, or have an idea for the Booster Club that you would like to help bring to life, please reach out to Mr. Montgomery, Mike or Jonella Donius (jmdonius@me.com), or myself.

Please share with anyone that you know who is interested in becoming a Hawk!

Shadows are open now. Parents should fill out our inquiry form to request a shadow or tour. Here is the link for that. https://gchs-il.client.renweb.com/oa/inquiry.cfm?memberid=15772

Melissa Schuchardt is the Gibault Women's Club President this year. Also, Patty DeRousse and Beth Johns will be serving this year as Co-Vice Presidents.

Their email address is: GWC@gibaulthawks.com.

Also, check out their Facebook Page for details about events for the year at Gibault Catholic High School Women's Club, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057560224565.

Their meetings will be held at 7PM the 3rd Monday of each month (with the exception of Jan. & Feb.) in the Teacher's Lounge.

The Gibault Men's Club meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30PM in the Teacher's Lounge.

Email: slanham@gibaulthawks.com
Website: www.gibaulthawks.com
Location: 501 Columbia Avenue, Waterloo, IL, USA
Phone: 618-939-3883
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GibaultCatholic