CRITICAL UPDATES

The Trojans and Trojanettes are making their way through the WPIAL Playoffs! -- Don't miss a minute of the action! If you can't make it to the games, please check out the MSA Sports Network.

Joe Bushofsky, NC '57, Featured In Article -- Mr. Bushofsky, NC graduate and former Trojan football coach, is featured in an interview with the Pittsburgh Sports Daily Bulletin.  Click HERE to read the interview.

13 North Catholic Students Nominated for "Outstanding Young Citizen" - Once again this year, multiple NC students were nominated for recognition in the Tribune Review's "Outstanding Young Citizen 2012" Program.  These bright, caring and talented students are:  Katie Roos, Megan Prybyl, Annette Dohanics, Colin Krueger, Carly Dittrich, Laura Cottington, Hayley Sullivan, Darrin Tarasovich, Jordan Mitrik, Brandt Gribbin, Jake Miller, Patrick Rielly and Lauren Wolosik.  Congratulations to all and we are looking forward to the Gold Medal Award Dinner!  To read more about this program please click this LINK.

Article in Cranberry Newspaper - This article in a Cranberry publication discusses the new high school project!  Please see this LINK to the article.

The John Latulippe Scholarship - NC thanks the family and friends of the late John LaTulippe (NC 1991) for this wonderful scholarship opportunity for incoming Freshmen.  To read more about John, please see the Latulippe Website.  To apply, please complete the Common Scholarship Application.

Post-Gazette Article! - For the latest update regarding the move to Cranberry, please see THIS ARTICLE!

Crew Team Hosts Successful Event! - Congratulations to the NC's Crew Team, coaches and parents for hosting the Pittsburgh Indoor Sprints.  For a great synopsis of this event, please click HERE!

"February Lunch Selections - January 30 to Feb 6th, February 6 to February 10, February 13 to February 17, February 20 to February 24.

Leadership Team on the Web - The NC Leadership Team prides itself on providing quality peer-educational seminars to grade school students.  On Friday, January 27th, one of the Team's programs will be featured on the DoSomething.org's website as their "Project of the Day."  Congratulations to Mrs. Connolly and the students on the team for their hard work and dedication to education.  Please visit the website at www.dosomething.org.

Pittsburgh Catholic Article ! - For up-to-the-minute news about the Cranberry building project, please see this article, which will appear in this week's Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper.

NC Parents, Family and Friends:Your Voices Count!  Contact your legislators today regarding SB1, the School Voucher program! - There are still legislators who are undecided or opposed to SB1, regarding school choice and vouchers.  This LIST is comprised of legislators who are still undecided or who have opposed the bill.  If you are in their legislative district, please make your voice heard by calling and telling them you support SB1!

Congratulations to Senior Carah Johnson - Carah is competing for the title of "Miss Teen Pennsylvania."  Carah is one of the top 50 finalists and, if selected, will go on to national competition.  She is especially excited that one of the prizes is a full college scholarship!  Competition will be held at the Hyatt Regency on December 3rd and 4th.  Good luck, Carah!

Rally for School Choice! - Make your voice heard with your Pennsylvania State Representative by using the form on this link!  It takes just a moment, but can really make a difference.

Military Alumni - We have had an excellent response from our military veteran/active duty alumni and we continue to update our Military Database.  If you have served in the military or know of an alumnus who has (and the name does not already appear on the list,) please contact Cristine Williams in the Alumni Office at 412-321-4823 Ext. 102.  You can email Cristine at:  ncalumni@north-catholic.org.  Please note that this list does not include those with an invalid address or those who are deceased.  To view the list, please click on this LINK.

8th Grade Students! - Please remember to register for Placement Testing!  Tests will be given on December 3, February 4 and March 3.  Seating is limited, so register early!  Please call the Admissions Office at 412-321-4823 Ext. 127 or register online at:  /Placement%20Test%20Registration.asp

Peer Tutoring is back! - The National Honor Society's Peer Tutoring sessions will begin next week.  If students need a little extra help in almost any subject, they are invited to take advantage of this program.  Please see this SCHEDULE for further information.

Congratulations to Senior Brandt Gribbin "Clearview Student Athlete of the Week" - To see the video of Brandt receiving this honor, please see this LINK!   Go Trojans and go Brandt!

College Visitation List! - If you'd like to know which colleges will be visiting NC during the Fall, please refer to this LIST.  For questions, please see Mrs. Alverson in the Guidance Office.

Senior Quarterback Brandt Gribbin Featured in Post-Gazette - Brandt spoke with a Post-Gazette reporter about the football season and his role on the Trojan team.  To read this article, please click HERE.

NC Sign Now Up in Cranberry - If you happen to be driving on Route 228, please take a look at the new sign for Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School.  If you can't make it ip to the site, please click HERE for a photo!

"Design For New High School Released" - This week's Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper includes an article regarding the current progress of the building project.  To read this exciting and important piece, please see the Pittsburgh Catholic or click HERE.

Diocese of Pittsburgh Superintendent's Report - NC is pleased to share the 2011 Superintendent's Report.  Please click HERE to read it.

NC 2011 Hall of Fame Inductees - The entire North Catholic community congratulates the newest members of the NC Hall of Fame.  They are:  Dr. Robert J. Froehlich, '71, Joseph E. Kerin, '64, Ralph V. Mashuda, '67 (deceased), Molly Larkin Rottman, '89, Dr. Edward G. Scheid, '69 and John W. Stalter, '59. 

New Military Alumni List - To view the updated Military Alumni List (as of September 15, 2011), please click  HERE.  We look forward to seeing all of our graduates who have proudly served our country at NC's Military Salute.  This will be held during Homecoming festivities on Friday, September 23rd at Lt. J.C. Stone Field in North Park.  For more information, please contact Jennie Hunt at 412-321-4823 Ext. 118.

Secondary Science Teachers Meeting At NC - North Catholic is pleased to host a Genetics Seminar for science teachers in the Diocesan Secondary schools.  The "Learning, Research and Development Center" from the University of Pittsburgh will present a program regarding the modelling, activities and teaching of genetics.  Many thanks to NC faculty members Pam Connolly and Laura Ploughe, who have been involved with the "Research Experience For Teachers" program for several years and have cultivated a wonderful relationship with the University of Pittsburgh.

Attention Alumni - If you didn't receive the new email newsletter, you can view it HERE! To be added to the alumni email list, please contact Jennie Hunt at 412-321-4823 Ext. 118.

NC Senior Featured in Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper - Carly Dittrich, NC Class of 2012, was quoted in an article in the Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper.  Carly made the pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Spain over this summer.  To read the article, please click on The Pittsburgh Catholic.

Capital Campaign Update! - Please see the latest edition of our Capital Campaign brochure for updated information and naming opportunities!

NC Science Class in Pitt Dental School Magazine - Mrs. Pam Connnolly and students visited the University of Pittsburgh's Dental School as a part of the GENA Genetics Project.  They were welcomed and had a great lecture from Dr. Dennis Rinalli, Senior Associate Dean (NC Class of 1964) . To read the article, please click HERE.

Do you own a business?  Learn more about the EITC Program. - Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program is a great way help support schools in our area.  For more information about how the Program works, please click HERE.

Juniors and Seniors View Cardiac Surgery - NC 11th and 12th grade students in the Advanced Placement Biology course recently had the opportunity to see a real cardiac surgery.  15 students took a trip to Allegheny General Hospital to be a part of this wonderful learning experience.  Sitting in the surgical gallery, the students were able to interact with the surgeon and ask questions about the procedure.  NC is proud and pleased to be in partnership with WPAHS Health System, so that we can offer these types of opportunities for our students.

Latest Press Release from the Diocese of Pittsburgh! - The Diocese has issued this press release regarding information about our move to the Cranberry location!

Please see the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper for a front-page article about North Catholic and our legacy of leadership!  For a link to the article, please click HERE!

NC Student Addresses PA House Democratic Policy Committee - Senior Sean Berger will be testifying before the PA House Democratic Policy Committee neeting at the University of Pittsburgh.  This public hearing is with Rep, Jake Wheatly and will discuss the EITC tax credits and school choice.  Sean has the honor of being the ONLY STUDENT to speak at this hearing.  Congratulations to Sean!

Come and Explore LIFE ! - The NC family is blessed to have the LIFE (Living In Faith Experience) Group as an integral part of our school.  These young people gather together and discuss all aspect of living their faith in today's world.  To read more about the LIFE Group, please click HERE.

New School to be seen as "A Model for the Nation." - The Pittsburgh Catholic's December 3rd issue desctibes the thoughts
behind the design of the new Cranberry school.  To read the entire article, please click HERE.

Pittsburgh Catholic Article Touts New School Architect - The November 28 Pittsburgh Catholic newspaper published a story
about Astorino Architects, chosen to oversee plans for the new high school.  To read the story, please click HERE.

NC's new software enhances learning AND combats plagiarism! To read more about "Turn It In," NC's newest technology, please
click HERE!
In an interview, Father Kris Stubna answers some questions about the new high school project.

KDKA Television reports that the Diocese of Pittsburgh is optimistic about the future of Catholic schools in our area.  Look for the mention of NC in the report.  Click HERE to view!