We've got school spirit, yes we do! This Throwback Thursday takes us to the year our school opened, 1958. Complete with Cheer, Drill Team, Majorettes, and even the spirited Highland Flingers!
Bishop Gorman will be having a "Bishop Gorman DAY" @ Chuys.
on Wednesday, March 31.
Dine in, order online, catering, etc. Use the online code BISHOPGORMAN when ordering online.
Money raised from this event will be used to help cover costs for the upcoming Prom in late April. Let's support our Crusaders!
Congratulations to Senior Cheer Captain Sloane Salitore. Sloane was selected to be an NCA summer camp instructor. She will be traveling all over the country sharing her passion and leadership in cheerleading as she helps other teams during summer camps. Way to go Sloane!
In other Photography News: Class Winners for the different themes: Night Photography- Adam Favre; Advertisement- Ashlyn Frans; Close-Up Photography- Emma Watson
And in case you missed it...Photography Student Emma Watson won a Silver Key Award in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards!
Student Council is sponsoring a Spring Dance this Saturday, March 20, from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm in the Middle School Gym. The Student Body voted the 80s as the theme for the dance and students are dressing in theme. The tickets are sold at lunches for $5.00 and no tickets will be sold at the event. Dates for this dance are optional as everyone is invited to come and have a fun evening.
The Photography Class has been making waves at the VASE competition! Results are posted, take a look at the state qualifiers! Sid Cleofe, Adam Favre and Emma Watson
Check some pics from the HS Baseball game VS All Saints. The Crusaders won the District game 8-3!
Click the Vidigami link for more pics!
https://www.vidigami.com/shared/be531237bd2d2e846e794abd8d8652ca
Home Baseball Tonight!
Tickets available for the High School Track Meet on Thursday. The XC Varsity Girls State Champions will also receive their state rings! Don't miss out! https://www.bishopgorman.net/athletics/tickets/
Tickets available for Baseball game tomorrow!
https://www.bishopgorman.net/athletics/tickets/
March 2nd, several students from Bishop T.K. Gorman Band program participated in the Texas Private Schools Solo & Ensemble Contest.
Band Student Solos earning 1st Division (Superior) ratings on Class 3 (medium-easy) solos include: Ruth Tilahun-Flute, Molly Madsen-Flute, Jack Chapman-Alto Sax, Brennan Ministrelli-Trumpet, Quinton Rebmann-Trombone, Hiskiel Aytenfisu-Snare.
Band Student Solos earning 1st Division (Superior) ratings on Class 2 (medium) solos include: Natalie Rebmann-Clarinet, Elaina Farrow-Clarinet, Kaela Young-Trumpet, Matthew McKnight-Trombone, Ethan Saurette-Baritone, Thomas Brown-Tuba, Hannah Cammack-Marimba, Jackson Stokes-Snare.
Band Ensembles earning 1st Division (Superior) ratings on Class 2 (medium) ensembles include: Heather Schmitt, Hannah Cammack, Matthew McKnight, Natalie Rebmann, Benjamin McKnight, Thomas Brown, Gavin Broaddus, Kaela Young, Jennifer Natera, Ethan Saurette and Jorge Garcia – Percussion Ensemble.
Band Solos earning 1st Division (Superior) ratings and earning the right to compete in the State Contest in May on Class 1 (difficult) solos include: Heather Schmitt-Flute, Gavin Broaddus-Tenor Sax, Benjamin McKnight-Euphonium.
A great deal of hard work and effort by these Gorman students went into preparing their music for this contest. Special thanks to the teachers, parent volunteers and judges for their help and support of the students in this competition.
Earning a first division rating on a Class 1, Hard, ensemble, and qualifying for the state contest in May: Henry Ainsworth, Julianne Mallari, Nick Azzi, Taylor Fate, Eva Meads, Ronaldo Rubio, Yeabtsega Aytenfisu, and Sofia Benedict.
Earning a first division rating on a Class 1, Hard, solo, and qualifying for the state contest in May: Eva Meads, Taylor Fate, Nick Azzi, Christian Norwood, and Will Vogler.
Earning a first division rating on a Class 2, Medium, solo: Julianne Mallari and Sofia Benedict.
Earning a first division rating on a Class 3, Easy, solo: Melissa Perez, Jessica Carmona, Abigail West, Ryan Richbourg, Pearson West, Maya Ranido, Sam Vogler, and Sayo Ifafore.
Results of the 2021 TPSMEA Regional Vocal Solo & Ensemble Meet:
VOCAL ENSEMBLES (medium)
I Superior BOYS: “Drunken Sailor”
I Superior SIXTH: “Windy Nights”
I Superior TREBLES: “In Dulci Jubilo”
VOCAL SOLOS
Class 3 Medium
II Excellent Anthony Barron, La Paloma Blanca
II Excellent Shelby Sivley, Long Long Ago
I Superior Olivia Kinch, Long Long Ago
I Superior George Krog, Passing By
I Superior Amelia Meads, Poor Wayfaring Stranger
I Superior Giselle Rios, Poor Wayfaring Stranger
I Superior Micah Young, Poor Wayfaring Stranger
Class 2 Med. Difficult
II Excellent Allison Harrell, All the Pretty Little Horses
II Excellent Julia Thompson, Long Long Ago
I Superior Saanvi Dasgupta, He Shall Feed His Flock
I Superior Rose Favre, American Lullaby
I Superior Annie Krog, Lass From Low Country
I Superior William Meads, By Waters Clear & Flowing
I Superior Alexa Remigio, This Little Rose
I Superior Donovan Rodriguez, Encantadora Maria
Class 1 Difficult (her 4th in a row)
I Superior Amelia Ministrelli, Un Moto Di Gioia, from Mozart's "Le Nozzo di Figaro"
Scoring a top score of a Division IV:
Tori Burnette (The Pringcock)
Tori Burnette (A Diamond in the Rough)
Sid Cleofe (Railroad)
Adam Favre (Cat)
Ashlynn Frans (Fungi)
Ashlynn Frans (Nature)
Maria Kariampuzha (This Will Not Divide Us)
Natalie Rebmann (Foot)
Claire Testa (Dog)
An Vo (Fly High)
Emma Watson (Church)
Emma Watson (Ranger)
From these 12 Division IV scorers, 3 qualified for State:
Sid Cleofe (Railroad)
Adam Favre (Cat)
Emma Watson (Ranger)
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Scoring a Division III: (just shy of a Top Score Rating):
Guy Broom (Tylernight)
Ellie Coan (Hands) Ellie was just one point shy of a Div. IV
Adam Favre (Night)
Alondra Gamez (To Be Decided)
Vianney Herrera (Untitled)
Ore Ifafore (Spider)
Christine Ifeadi (Needle in a Haystack)
Christine Ifeadi (Flower)
Maria Kariampuzha (State of Mind)
Catherine Mcknight (Musical Vines)
Natalie Rebmann (Brayden)
James Walcher (Ascending the Dragon's Gate)
Harry Zhao (Test Flight)
Harry Zhao (Watching Urban)
Bishop Gorman has a rich history of developing the whole person through athletics. Today's post takes us back to the excellent eighties.
See you Wednesday evening!!
Theology Position Posting
The TAPPS 4A All-District basketball teams have been released, with seven players earning honors from Bishop Gorman. Juniors Elizabeth Mahfood, Taylor Wood and Maria Kariampuzha were named to the All-District 1st Team. Mahfood is the MVP for District 2, with Wood earning Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Juniors Claire Testa and Grace Coan were named to the All-district 2nd Team, with sophomore's Ellie Coan and Jailynn Lee earning honorable mention all-district recognition.
Bishop Gorman head coach Jon Froelich was named the District Coach of the Year. The Lady Crusaders finished the season 25-7, winning the District, Bi-District and Area Championship, while finishing as the Regional Runner-up.
Bishop Gorman announces hiring of new Head Football Coach
