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Dear Holy Spirit Prep Families,
Holy Spirit Prep has always been rooted in an education that is Catholic, Classical, and Complete. As you have heard over the past year, we are renewing and strengthening our commitment to classical education for the 21st century. Classical education emphasizes a rigorous, balanced, and well-rounded formation including the study of liberal arts as a means of intellectually equipping our students to pursue whatever calling or vocation will lead to their happiness.
The foundation for a strong classical education is built in the lower grades by utilizing skill development that enhances critical thinking. Next year, lower school parents will continue to see a renewed emphasis on traditional basics of sound education, including phonics, cursive, writing, mastery of multiplication tables, grammar, sentence diagramming, and the essentials of writing, critical thinking, and argumentation. As students progress into our revamped middle school program, they will also be introduced to foundational principles of logic, rhetoric, debate, and public speaking, This enrichment will be paired with an exciting upgrade of our math and science programs, including development of an advanced track.
Mr. Verlander, Middle School Latin and Theology teacher at Holy Spirit Prep, wrote the essay below entitled ‘Why Classical Education?’ I encourage you to read it.
Today, schools are generally geared toward future success for the student, “college and career readiness” according to Common Core, especially in terms of his capacity to contribute to society at large. Schools vary in mission and flavor based on the institution's founding principles and the community's understanding of what makes a good society. No doubt, at heart the institution's understanding of the social order is based in its understanding of what is meant by human flourishing. For if the individual human truly flourishes, so does the society in which he lives.
According to Aristotle, the happy life is the life lived in virtue. A classical education seeks to impart to the student a sound knowledge and experience in the ways of virtue, excellence in thought and action, for a life of true happiness. Current trends tend toward personal fulfillment and individual modes of success, which deny rather than affirm an objective Truth toward which all humanity strives and a firm reality in which all humanity lives, and narrow a person's potential for ultimate flourishing. A classical school, rather, aims to steep the student in real things, both the physical and transcendent order from which all meaning comes, and often relies upon traditional methods of learning like reading, memorizing, reciting, telling, and simply enjoying reality in its purest forms, learning to make use of things and of our natural capacities in the properly ordered fashion according to God’s design.
Classical education is patient and integrated, contributing to long-lasting habits of learning and a more viable knowledge of subjects studied. Classical modes of learning all model after the working of the field for our sustenance: seeds are carefully planted, tended, and their fruit is enjoyed after the good work is accomplished. Fodder for the imagination is of all importance, and the classical student is meant to be inspired by true, good, and beautiful things, such that he is attracted to the good and is turned off from the bad, and is capable of recognizing a good thing (piece of art, work of nature, human action) when he sees it.
Moreover, classical education is rooted in works that have stood the test of time, studied for their merit and worth for the soul and intellect. Poems and songs of old bind as by an invisible thread the ages of the past with the current generations, hinging our human experience on something permanent, not transient. Ancient languages, when mastered, open the student to worlds of understanding. The classical student studies history, learning from its mistakes and modeling after its successes, seeking wisdom of thought and virtue of action. The classical student should come to recognize the basic struggles and triumphs of man, whatever his age or era, respectful of proper authority (in family, school, religion) and desirous of excelling in his particular and proper role because he can see the fruits of that way. Life is fleeting, but reality stays and orders us. Many schools wish each student to fulfill his potential, and the classical school aims at nothing less, though it recognizes that the student's potential is nurtured by virtuous thought, practice, and action, all aimed at a higher end in the fullest kind of joy, not in superficial short-cuts to false happiness.
Before a doctor is a doctor, or an engineer is an engineer, or a teacher is a teacher, first he is a human. Classical education aims to educate in what it means to be human, and lays the foundation for living well. This kind of education can be seen as crucial at a time of societal crisis, a crisis not really in economics or global health but in understanding who we are and how to interpret the world according to reality. If one has virtue of thought, is in touch with reality and is faithful to the transcendent order of the universe, no upheaval in society can cause him ultimate unrest, and he will be equipped to thrive and will be able to pass on a tradition of good living.
We are excited to announce that Mrs. Nancy Barker will be joining HSP as our STEM Department Chair for the upcoming school year and will help us accomplish our goal of providing a program of excellence. Mrs. Barker earned her BS in mathematics from Wheeling Jesuit University, and MS in Statistics from West Virginia University. She began her career working as a statistician at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and was contracted by both the CDC and Emory University to assist in development and publication of an electronic epidemiology textbook. She subsequently co-authored two companion texts. In addition, she taught epidemiology and biostatistics for Emory University's Master of Public Health program. She comes to Holy Spirit Prep. from Cambridge High School, where she taught and served as Math Department Chair, earning multiple teacher of the year awards. Mrs. Barker is a devoted Catholic and is excited to be joining Holy Spirit Prep. Keep reading the Green and Gold for more updates and exciting news on some amazing new faculty members joining our HSP family!
I encourage you to read the email that was sent to Upper School parents today regarding our HSP Computer Science Progam
Keep reading the upcoming Green and Gold Newsletters for more updates and exciting news on some amazing new faculty members joining our HSP family.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. God bless you and your children.
In Christ,
Ed
Calendar of Events
2021 - 2022 Key Dates
We are excited to announce that the Lower School will be celebrating the Arts in our first annual Arts-A-Palooza next Thursday, May 13, at 5:00 pm!
The Art Department and the Arts Alliance have planned a beautiful evening highlighting our Lower School students' talents. The Art Show will begin at 3:00 pm where you can view and purchase your child's artwork until 7:00 pm. Please note that only credit cards will be accepted.
At 5:00 pm, we will premiere our Middle School student films to the community, followed by a musical performance by our band at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
If you would like to volunteer, please access this link to sign up.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Irizarry at sirizarry@holyspiritprep.org.
Calling All Cougar Fans: Get Ready to Start Some Bidding Wars!
In lieu of our traditional Casino Night event to support the Athletics Department, we will be hosting a Virtual Athletics Auction from May 10-14. Get ready for some exciting athletic-themed experiences provided by our incredible coaches, parents, and community.
Access the Virtual Athletic Auction
We've got some amazing items and experiences for the whole family! From Signed Jerseys and Team Skybox events to Honorary Assistant Coach Experiences and Complimentary Athletic Summer Camps. We're also offering Private Lessons from our all of our amazing coaches and much more!
Tryouts for varsity and middle school cheer teams will be Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25 from 4-6pm in the Lower School cafeteria. All 6th-12th grade girls are welcome to try out!
Tryout participants will be taught a cheer, chant, dance, and jumps on the first day and will be expected to perform the material the next day in small groups. Please contact Coach Morgan (morgan.gallagher@holyspiritprep.org) with any questions.
Varsity and Middle School Parent Meetings, 5/17 There will be Cheer Parent Meetings on Monday, May 17 for all interested varsity (5pm) and middle school (6pm) cheer parents. Coach Morgan will cover:
Want to work on your skills before tryouts? Come to Open Gym! Open Gym is for any interested students, especially prospective cheerleaders who'd like to try out for next year's middle school and/or varsity teams. We will focus on stunts, tumbling, jumps, and conditioning with less emphasis on cheers and dances. This is a great opportunity to develop and improve your skills for next season!
Sign Up for Cheer Open Gym
We are thrilled that both our Boys and Girls Varsity Soccer Coaches were selected as this year's Region 1AAA Coach of the year!
Please join us in Congratulating Varsity Boys Coach, Sam Walker, and Varsity Girls coach Pete Radosta!!! They both embody what it means to be a coach here at HSP!
We are grateful to the countless hours that they give in developing the student-athletes here at HSP! Well done!!! And well deserved!!!
Join us in congratulating the following players on both the boys and girls varsity soccer teams on their selection to the All Region Teams!
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER:
GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER:
Great job! Keep up the great work!
Plan to spend your summer at HSP! Our summer camps are designed to support the formation of each student by embodying the four pillars of our school: faith, academics, athletics, and arts. Your student will continue to learn and grow throughout the summer in a fun, faith-filled environment. Register for Summer Camps Below is our camp schedule to date. Please visit the summer camps page on our website for the most current information. Note: Camps are subject to change and may be canceled due to low registration. Camp Hours: Morning Camps 9:00am-12:00pm Afternoon Camps 12:00pm-3:00pm Full Day Camps 9:00am-3:00pm
Camp Cost: Extended Care 7:30am-5:00pmHalf Day Camps $150 Full Day Camps $250 Extended Care $20/day Camp costs may vary.
Week 1: June 3-4 Note: Camps will be on Thursday and Friday only due to faculty post-planning and professional development. Morning Camps Summer Play | Miss Georgia | PK2-K | PS | $60 Full Day Camps Camp All Stars | Coach Vinson | K-6th | LS | $100
Week 2: June 7-11 Note: Summer Band will increase to $300 after May 1. Morning Camps Art & Music Appreciation | Miss Georgia | PK2-K | PS | $150 Tennis Camp | Coach Paula | PK4-4th | HS | $150 Girls Basketball Camp | Coach Sasha | K-12th | LS | $150 Cougar Football Camp | Coach Stafford | 1st-8th | US | $150 Academy Soccer Camp | Coach Sam | 2nd-8th | LS | $150 Afternoon Camps Middle School Tennis Camp | Coach Paula | 4th-8th | HS | $150 Running Fundamentals Camp | Coach Spino | 5th-9th | US | $150 Full Day Camps Madi Made Hoops | Coach Amadi | 2nd-12th | US | $250 Summer Band | Mr. Insalaca | 8th-12th | US | $250 ECyD Camp | Ms. Stromberg | 5th-8th | Offsite | TBA* Week 3: June 14-18 Morning Camps Soccer & Sports Camp | Miss Georgia | PK2-K | PS | $150 Camp King David | Fr John | 3rd-5th | LS | $150 Rising 6th Grade Math Camp | 6th | LS | $150 Afternoon Camps Rising 7th Grade Math Camp | 7th | LS | $150 Full Day Camps Atlanta Falcons Camp | Headfirst | 1st-8th | US | $449* 3-Week Musical Theater Camp | Ms. Dinella | 7th-12th | US | $250/week
Week 4: June 21-25 Morning Camps Outdoor Adventures | Miss Georgia | PK2-K | PS | $150 Little Cougar Cheer Camp | Coach Megan & Morgan | PK4-5th | LS | $150 Middle School Volleyball | Coach Thornhill | 5th-8th | US | $150 Afternoon Camps Camp All Stars | Coach Vinson | K-6th | LS | $150 Full Day Camps 3-Week Musical Theater Camp | Ms. Dinella | 7th-12th | US | $250/week Week 5: June 28-July 2 Note: Camp All Stars and Extended Care will be offered Monday-Wednesday only. Full Day Camps Camp All Stars | Coach Vinson | K-6th | LS | $150 (M-W only) 3-Week Musical Theater Camp | Ms. Dinella | 7th-12th | US | $250/week
*No camps July 1-16 due to holiday and VBS*
Week 6: July 19-23 Morning Camps Animal Antics | Miss Georgia | PK2-K | PS | $150 Rising 6th Grade Math Camp | 6th | LS | $150 Afternoon Camps Rising 7th Grade Math Camp | 7th | LS | $150 Choir Chant Camp | Ms. Dinella | 7th-12th | LS | $150 Full Day Camps Boys Basketball Camp | Coach Vic | 5th-12th | US | $250 Photography Camp | Mrs. Hilton | 7th-12th | US | $250 Week 7: July 26-30 Morning Camps Preschool Prep | Miss Georgia | PK2-K | PS | $150 Full Day Camps Camp All Stars | Coach Vinson | PK4-4th | LS | $250 Musical Theater Camp | Ms. Dinella | 3rd-6th | LS | $250 Boys Basketball Camp | Coach Vic | 5th-12th | US | $250 Photography Camp | Mrs. Hilton | 7th-12th | US | $250
Week 8: August 2-6 Morning Camps College Essay Workshop | Mr. Radosta | 12th | US | $250 Full Day Camps Camp All Stars | Coach Vinson | PK4-4th | LS | $250 *indicates that this camp has a separate registration link
This is the last week for our HSP all-school Coke Drive to support our students on all 3 campuses!
Even if you don't want to stock your pantry, you can purchase drinks to stock the Athletics Department coolers (waters/powerades only). You can select the sport you'd like to receive credit for as well as pass this link to friends and family members outside of HSP.
A certain % of each case sold will directly come back to the Athletics Department. Our goal is 1000 cases which would be approximately $6,000!
Event Details Selling Period - April 23, 2021 to May 14, 2021 Pick up Date & Time - May 21 2021 from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM Address - High School Campus Parking Lot (4449 Northside Drive Atlanta, GA 3032)
SHOP NOW!
Thank you for having a Coke and a smile while supporting our Cougars! We all know Atlanta LOVES Coke!
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is in need of parental volunteers to help run Vacation Bible School from July 12 to 16.
Parents, if you are available to help, please contact Sarah Gillingham at: SGillingham@hsccatl.com.
Holy Spirit College will be offering two summer classes to which parents, faculty, staff or students are invited to attend. Please see information below.
Help us grow our GOAL funds this year! 2021 GOAL tax credits still remain, and you have the opportunity to support our school by participating in an important program. Be a GOAL Getter and submit your 2021 tax credit application at www.goalscholarship.org. Choose HSP! Please contact Emily Lyles at elyles@holyspiritprep.org with any questions.
Used Uniform Store: Open on May 14: 8:00 am to 10:00 am. If you need another time, please contact Heidi Harrington (Heidiharrington@bellsouth.net) or Ruth Sacco (saccor1999@gmail.com)
Please check into the Front Office before heading to the School Store.
Method of Payment: All payments must be made by cash or check.
Store Location: The Upper School and Lower School Used Uniform Store is based at the Lower School in the lower level of the Intermediate Building. You can access the store from the back doors near the side parking lot. There will be signs to indicate when the store is open.
Donations: Please donate any and all items that have any type of Holy Spirit Prep emblems or wording to the school store. Do not donate these items to other entities. We sell all uniform items that are within the current uniform code as well as accessories and spirit wear.
Any items that are not able to be sold, will be given to other organizations for use. We work with groups that donate to schools in Africa as well as mission trips to Central and South America or we recycle the items.
We ask that all items be washed and clean before they are donated.
To donate:
Questions can be directed to: Ruth Sacco at saccor1999@gmail.com
The last day of school for the Preschool, Lower School and Middle School will be on May 26 and not on May 27 as was originally scheduled. The events that would have taken place on May 27 will now take place on May 26.
The Preschool will dismiss at 12:00 pm and the Lower and Middle School will dismiss at 12:30 pm on May 26.
Please click on the link below to view the Preschool's Weekly Newsletter.
Weekly Newsletter
On Monday, 5/24, grades 5-7 will participate in House Day. This fun event will include competitions and fun games to earn House points and help determine the House Winner for the school year. If you're able and interested in helping to make this event a success, please email Jamie Neff: Neff.Jamie@gmail.com.
On Tuesday, 5/25, grades PK - 4 will participate in Field Day. We have fun activities planned for the kids to enjoy including relay races, water games and field events. We cannot make this happen without VOLUNTEERS so please take a look at this sign up genius and offer your time! There are also slots for some items that are needed for this event so if you can't be there to help, please consider lending us one or more of the needed items.
Field Day Sign Up Genius
Thank You!
THANK YOU!!
Monday, May 24th, Tuesday, May 25th, and Wednesday, May 26th (the last three days of the school year) will be half-days at the Lower School. The Lower School will dismiss at 12:30 pm on these dates.
ESP will be available on Monday, May 24, and Tuesday, May 25, of this week.
House of Lyons Apostolate
This year, middle school students participated in an oratorical regarding dignity of life. To continue with this theme, the House of Lyons requests your support for mothers that chose life for their child recently. Some HSP parents and Holy Spirit Catholic Church parishioners are part of an organization called Sidewalks Save. More information can be found at, including an ongoing Amazon baby registry can be found here: https://www.sidewalkssave.org/copy-of-get-involved
Students will be able to participate in this drive by creating “blessings” bags for sidewalk advocacy efforts. We will collect travel size tissues and hand sanitizer as well as religious articles such as prayer cards, rosaries, medals and crosses. We will assemble the bags and give them to Sidewalks Save by the end of the school year.
Concretely, this means you can send in Amazon gift cards, donate to the registry above, or send in donations with your child.
The PVA is already looking ahead at the 2021-22 school year and WE NEED YOU!
Without volunteers, we cannot maintain the current events and support on campus.
Please consider stepping up as a chair-person for one of the following events. If you’d like some clarification about the role and responsibilities, please reach out to Maria Kichler (mariakichler@gmail.com). We will not finalize the calendar of events until we have a chairperson aligned for each event.
Click Here to Volunteer: https://forms.gle/Q4rrEoEg79via2UW8
Click on the link below to view the weekly newsletter from your child's Homeroom teacher.
AP Exams started on Monday, May 3rd and will end on May 17. Students will report to Malta Hall on the day of of their exam to take the exam. If students have changed their exam date and opted to take the exam online, they do not have to come in person that day.
As the school year comes to an end, we would like to update you on a change in final exams and the last days of school.
The Upper School teachers will be administering final assessments during the week of May 17 to May 21. Depending on your child’s class, they will be completing a project, essay, or an assessment. These will count as a test grade and will be calculated in the second semester grade.
Teachers will let the students know what they will be doing in each of their classes. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teachers.
All assessments will finish on Friday May 21st, which will be the official last day of school for Upper School students.
The week of May 17th to May 21st will be full academic days with regular school hours.
During the week of May 24th to 27th, teachers will be available if a student needs to make up an end of year assessment.
Please contact Michelle Bertany at mbertany@holyspiritprep.org should you have any questions.
Upper School Used Book Collection During May!
Please have your student drop any used textbooks into the bins in the Rotunda (Liberal Arts Building) as they are cleaning out their lockers over the next couple of weeks. The PVA inventories and re-sells the books over the summer during the online Book Sale. The bins are labeled by subject.
If you are interested in helping inventory and price books over the summer, please reach to Cindy Jones at mikeandcin@msn.com.
REVIEW YOUR 8th – 12th GRADE STUDENT'S PROGRESS IN PLUS PORTALS
The Upper School only emails official report cards at the end of the semester in December and May. The 3rd quarter ended on March 12th and we want to remind you to log in to your PlusPortals account to view your student's progress from the third quarter.
In addition, we also wanted to provide you with information as to how to view your student's most up-to-date grade for the semester now that we have moved into 4th quarter. To view your student's 3rd quarter progress:
· Begin from the PlusPortals home page, and select "Progress" under your child's name
· Select "Third Marking Period" from the drop-down menu to see your student's 3rd quarter average for each class.
As teachers start posting 4th quarter grades, you will want to view your student's 2nd Semester average (labeled as 2S AVG in PlusPortals), which is a cumulative average of all grades earned in both the 3rd and 4th quarters. To view your student's 2nd Semester average, you would follow the same steps as above for the Third Marking period, except you should select "2S AVG" from the drop-down menu instead.
Please remember, the 3rd quarter grade is just a progress grade. Your student’s 2nd semester grade in their class will be a cumulative average of all earned grades in both third and fourth quarters.
If you have any questions about your student's grades, please contact the teacher directly. If you have questions about your PlusPortals account, please feel free to reach out to our Registrar, Kelly Sickafoose, at ksickafoose@holyspiritprep.org.
Holy Spirit Prep is working hard to support our families this school year with resources. Our friends at Revolution Prep will be offering a free “Insider’s Guide to College Admissions” Webinar (as well as additional webinars) and Free Practice SAT & ACT’s to our families. Please see below for the registration link!
Insider’s Guide to College Admissions Webinar
Revolution Prep is offering a webinar “Insider’s Guide to College Admission” to ensure families receive information on the current state of college admissions, what is on the SAT & ACT, the differences between the PSAT, SAT & ACT and much more!
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM EST
Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/31068
Families will learn:
We are also hosting a practice SAT and ACT, live online.
The SAT will be held on Tuesday, June 15th; the ACT will be held on Saturday, May 15th (SOON!) and Tuesday, June 8th. You can register for these exams using the partnership link above.
You can always reach out to our school’s dedicated Academic Advisor, Karrie Willard, for further details. Her direct number is 404-961-1138, and her email is karrie.willard@revolutionprep.com
Rising Seniors and Families (and anyone else already thinking about the beloved college essays):
It is FINALLY TIME to start brainstorming! If that declaration just stressed you out, then congrats! You are normal! And I suggest you keep reading…
On May 24th at 8:00 PM, we will have a FREE & ONLINE Webinar with Prompt covering the "Secrets to Great College Essays"!
REGISTER HERE
This quick webinar involves no work on your part AND YET it will be so beneficial for breaking down that first wall of intimidation between you and the essay you will draft at our bootcamp in August. See you all there!!
Dear HSP 10th - 12th grade families in Christ,
I hope you are all well. I wanted to send you a note regarding a new initiative we are currently working on for the summer for a group of High school students. Over the past few years, I had the grace to be able to run a leadership course in Washington DC , where I would bring High Schoolers from around the country to visit political and business leader in our Nation’s capital. This year, because of Covid, providentially, we are not able to have the course in DC. So we began to see if we could start up something here in the Atlanta area. So we began to ask around for speakers, and the response was very positive. We took that as a sign from the Lord to bring the program to HSP.
The Objective of this course is to bring young men and women in front of some business leaders where they will have the opportunity to interact with them. The men and women will be able to share their story about what they did to make it to the position they are in, what attracted them, some of the principles they use to guide their life, and also what role Faith plays in their life.
Venue: We will be staying at Georgia Tech, where we will be commuting as a group to visit the business leaders, either in office, home or other venue.
Dates for the course are June 16-23. Arriving Wednesday (June 16) evening and departing a Wednesday (June 23) midday.
Cost: $900
Other than visiting offices, we will be having a time to plan and run a service activity for some poor immigrant families, and learn classic etiquette.
Some of the speakers that have confirmed their availability:
Kelly Loeffler – Politician
Frank Hanna – CEO of Hannah Investment firm
Orlando Ojeda – President of Full Circle Restoration
Anthony Cabrera – Senior Finance Council for Coke
Kelly Angelo – Treasurer at Coke
Dr Adolph Casal – Psychiatric Childhood Medicine
Dr Grigorian – Neurosurgeon
Rick Kuhlman – Kuhlman Chiropractic Care, Work ethic
Kathleen Magnusson and Sue Nardelli – Etiquette
Erik Gunderson – Primus Executive VP
Dan D’Aniello (virtual visitor from DC) – Co -Founder of Carlyle Group
Please consider joining Fr Juan, Andrea Vargas and I on an unforgettable journey with some of Atlanta’s Catholic Leaders.
Registration link
https://holyspiritprep.formstack.com/forms/summerleadership
God bless!
Fr Andrew, LC
Calling all volunteers for Upper School PVA Chair and volunteer positions for the 2021-2022 school year!
We are looking for parents to help with all kinds of Upper School events, including dances and ROMA for the next school year.
Any interested parents, please reach to Christian Riley at rileycn@hotmail.com or Cindy Jones at mikeandcin@msn.com.
Do you have a child who belts showtunes in the shower and adores weekly choir? Are you tired of listening to the same Olivia Rodrigo song over and over? Then your budding performer is the perfect fit for our Holy Spirit Singers- an exciting new music course for students in grades 6-8 to be offered in the fall.
In this vocal performance class, students will apply vocal technique to perform pieces ranging from traditional to contemporary: everything from Dona Nobis Pacem to Dear Evan Hansen. Students will develop skills in music theory, sight reading, vocal technique, performance skills, and more!
Vocal performance is interdisciplinary; students apply history, math, writing, art and others skills to improve their performances and understanding of the piece.
Our HSP Singers go on to perform in our annual theatrical and musical showcases, as well as excel in their other classes. Your Cougar’s talent will SHINE and their confidence will SOAR!
Enjoy this clip of our singers rehearsing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j52KzdG2zwI&feature=emb_logo
Public performances include
Mass* Required
Spring musical ** optional
And 3-4 annual concerts * Required
HSP Singers is the course for the fall for any High School students interested in singing for weekly Mass.
In this vocal performance class, students will apply vocal technique to perform pieces ranging from modern Musical Theatre to sacred polyphony.
Through creativity, improv games and extracurricular events, HSP Singers is an exciting opportunity for students to perform! From experienced performers to those new to singing, HSP Singers provides opportunities for everyone’s talents to SOAR!
Students will develop skills in audition prep, music theory, sight reading, vocal technique, performance technique in order to hone their skills for college and beyond! Vocal performance is interdisciplinary; students apply history, math, writing, art and others to improve their performances and understanding of the piece. While there is ample rehearsal time in class, advanced students should be prepared to dedicate work at home as well.
In addition to singing for weekly Masses, Upper School HSP Singers go on to perform in our annual theatrical and musical showcases,and important school wide events such as the HSP Gala, Confirmation Mass and more.
Our fall play and winter concert were amazing, and you can always remember them by ordering candid photos from Cady Studios! Follow the links below to browse the galleries and order your digital copy or physical prints online.
Fall Play - How To Overthrow Your Student Government
Winter Band and Chorus Concert
The girls varsity soccer team beat Westfield Schools 4-0 in the first round of the state tournament on Wednesday. They have advanced to the quarter finals today vs. Valwood at 3:00.
The boy varsity soccer team had a bye for the first round of the tournament due to being seeded #1 in the state. They are playing tonight at 5:30 vs John Millege in the quarter finals. If they win tonight, they will advance to the semi-finals next Friday, May 14 in Macon.
Congratulations to Kira Taylor who earned the GISA State Title for the High Jump! She jumped 5'4" which earned her the top spot on the podium. She also broke our school High Jump record! Well done!
A special shout out also to Davis Braun who placed 5th in the 3200m and 9th in the 1600m. Davis improved his time in the 3200m by 40 seconds!
The Varsity Baseball ended their season at Tiftarea on Monday, May 3rd in a double header. Well done on an excellent season. We look forward to 2022!
Both the boys and girls teams will be competing in the Team State Tennis Tournament on Wednesday, May 12: Luke Craig, Riordan Gatwood, Sarah Gregory, Alek Grigorian, Henry Jiang, Erin McGrath, Mariana Munoz, Claire Napier, Isaac Olguin, Ulises Ramirez Sanroman, Sopia Raus, Marie Sautre, Adam Young and Andrew Sipos. Good luck!
Note: This tournament was previously scheduled for May 5. It was moved due to inclement weather.
Due to the inclement weather this week, the MAAC tennis tournament has been moved to Tuesday, May 11 at Blackburn Tennis Center.
Participants: Caroline Pennington, Araceli Ramirez Sanroman, Luke Craig, Alex Valenzano, Suzanne Gregory, Elizabeth Miller, Nolan Stewart, John Lambremont, Jude Brown, Nathalie Anaya, Sebastian Tomay, Kate Mitts, Aram Santillan, Sophia Gregory
The Athletic Booster Club is seeking Corporate Sponsorships!
Limited 4x6ft vinyl outdoor banners on the baseball fence and the soccer fences on both campuses are available for corporate sponsors, in addition to all the benefits already included when you become a member of the Athletic Booster Club. The banner will be up for a full school year. Sponsor now for the 2021-22 school year!
Special Offer: Now through the end of April when you pledge to be a corporate sponsor, get two 4x6ft banners for the cost of three. Have your corporate logo displayed in all three locations!
To learn more about the opportunity to advertise on our athletic fences while supporting our Cougars, please contact Director of Athletics Kristina Wilhelm at kwilhelm@holyspiritprep.org.
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Love for Mary: It's the month of Mary! Saints - Maximillion Kolbe, Bernadette
“To succeed in your intentions, entrust yourselves to the Blessed Virgin Mary always, but especially in moments of difficulty and darkness. ‘From Mary we learn to surrender to God’s will in things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ, her Son and the Son of God…Learn from her to be always faithful, to trust that God’s Word to you will be fulfilled, and that nothing is impossible with God.’”
- St. John Paul II
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