SJNRA Auction and $99/99 Winner:
Thanks to all who attended the Gala Auction last month, donated a prize or purchased a $99/99 Raffle ticket. Drs. Chris Reilly and Theresa Bianco are the winners of the $99/99 Raffle. Congratulations to the Reilly/Bianco family!
Neumann Parent Athletic Association:
The Neumann Parent Athletic Association (NPAA) will be meeting throughout the summer on behalf of the athletics for the high school. You are encouraged to be involved to support the athletes; all parents are invited to help with this valuable committee. Therefore, your monthly attendance at the NPAA meetings will fulfill your volunteer commitment for the school year. Notices will be emailed to inform of the upcoming NPAA meeting date, and during the school year, it is noted within the Athletic Director’s update.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 6 p.m. in the High School Library. Please join us for the upcoming 2010-2011 season!
Message from the Athletic Director:
1. OPEN GYM FOR BASKETBALL GRADES 6 thru 12:
Since the gym floor has now been refinished and repainted, it is now available for open gym for boys and girls from grades 6 thru 12.
The Open Gym times will be as follows:
BOYS - EVERY TUESDAY
5:30 to 6:30 PM -- 6th, 7th & 8th grades.
6:30 to 8:30 PM -- 9th thru 12th grades
GIRLS - EVERY SUNDAY
6:00 TO 8:00 pm - all grades
2. SIGNUPS FOR FALL SPORTS: Any students still interested in participating in any of the following sports, please sign up by contacting Mr. Lupacchino in the Athletic Office at 323-9953, ext 217.
Number Minimum Still
Sport Signed Up Needed to Field Team
7/8th Grade Softball 5 7
Girls Varsity Tennis 6 2
Co-Ed Golf 8 0 (Signups still open)
Girls Varsity Soccer 11 3
Boys Varsity Soccer 9 5
7/8th Grade Girls Basketball 1 9
Cheerleading 0 6
Football (Jr. High & Varsity) 6 Open for 7 thru 12th grades
If your son or daughter is not sure if they signed up for any of the above sports or if anybody still wants to sign up, please contact Mr. Lupacchino.
As previously mentioned, if we do not have enough players sign up for the above sports, then we will cancel the program. Deadline to sign up is 30 July as we must notify the other schools in the league of our status.
3. NEW HEAD COACH FOR BOYS VARSITY SOCCER: Due to his increased work situation, Mr. Joe Friel has resigned as the Boys Varsity & Jr. High Soccer coach. His assistant Mr. Robert Trepanowski will assume the Head Coach position and Mr. Chris Vanaskie will be the assistant coach. Both individuals were former players for St. John/Bishop Neumann and have a number of years experience in coaching and playing in the adult programs, so they will bring a lot of new and different ideas to the program.
4. COACHING POSITIONS AVAILABLE: We currently have coaching positions available for the following programs:
Girls Varsity Tennis (Fall - Late August to Early October)
Boys Varsity Tennis (Spring - Mid March to Late April)
Boys 7/8th Grade Basketball (Winter - Early January to Mid February)
Compatible salary compensation for these positions. If interested contact Mr. Lupacchino at 323-9953, ext 217.
5. SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS NEEDED: We are constantly in need of licensed school bus drivers to support our athletic programs. Excellent hourly compensation. If interested contact Mr. Lupacchino.
6. REDUCED RATE FOR BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS:
Special reduced basketball season tickets are now available from Mr. Lupacchino in the Athletic Office. Regular season tickets are normally $25.00 for Adults and $8.00 for Students. The Special reduced prices are $20.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Students. These season tickets are good for 10 regular season home games for any of the Boys or Girls Varsity, Junior Varsity (JV) or Junior High Basketball games. It only averages $2.00 per game for Adults and .50 cents per game for Students. So hurry in and get your tickets during our Pre-Season Sale. Make your checks payable to St. John Neumann. Mr. Lupacchino is normally in the Athletic Office Monday thru Friday from 10:00 AM until 4:00 or 5:00 PM. Phone 323-9953, ext 217.
We should have some exciting basketball again this year, so now is the time to get your season tickets and it is ideal as gifts for family and friends and it saves you a little money so that you can spend it at the concession stand during the game.
7. NEEDED - STATISTICIAN & PERSON TO VIDEO TAPE BOYS BASKETBALL GAMES:
Mr. Petcavage, the Boys Varsity Coach is looking for any students or adults that would be interested in keeping the game stats and also a person to video tape the games (camera provided). These individuals would travel with the team for away games and would do the stats and video tape all the home games. If interested, contact Mr. Lupacchino.
8. THANKS TO THE 2010 SENIOR CLASS. In behalf of the school and the Athletic Department, we would like to thank the 2010 Senior Class and Mrs. Wendy Trenholm as they have donated part of their senior class funds to build a beautiful 22 foot long cafe style counter along the wall in the front entrance of the gym. Due to the fire and safety codes, we were restricted from having tables and chairs in this area, however, now there is a very convenient counter area where individuals can relax and eat those delicious sandwiches and soups from the concession stand.
Again thank you to the Seniors for their thoughtful consideration in donating some of their class funds to support the athletic programs, and a special thanks to Mrs. Trenholm for working with and coordinating this project with the Seniors. A special name plate has been placed on the countertop in recognition of the donation by the Senior Class.
Sincerely,
Mr. Frank Lupacchino
SJNRA Athletic Director
323-9953, ext. 217
