The Cavalier
April / May 2010
A Parent/Student Newsletter keeping you in touch with Archbishop Spalding High School
Archbishop Spalding
High School
8080 New Cut Road~ Severn, MD 21144
Phone: (410) 969-9105
Fax: (410) 969-1026
ADMINISTRATION
President
Dr. Michael E. Murphy
Principal
Mrs. Kathleen K. Mahar
Assistant Principal, Academic Affairs
Mr. Lewis R. Van Wambeke
Assistant Principal, Student Affairs
Mr. William M. Weber
Assistant Principal, Student Affairs
Ms. Kaycie S. Lomax
CFO / Business Manager
Mr. John C. Coppola
Director of Athletics
Mr. Lee R. Dove
Director of Development
Mrs. Katy A. Caruso
Director of Alumni and Media Relations
Ms. Kristen A. Koehler
Director of Admissions
Mr. Thomas E. Miller
Editor, Assistant to the President
Mrs. Heide C. Cornet-Hostelley
IN THIS ISSUE...
Greetings from the President 1
Principal / SHS 2
Academic Affairs 3
Student Affairs / Cavalier Shop 4
Love Golf Tournament / Fr. Tom Ryan 5
Campus Ministry 6
Athletic Physical Exams / SAT Prep Class 7
Model UN Conference / Finance Office 8
Cavalier Club / Parents’ Assoc. 9
It’s Academic / Web Design Student 10
5 Tips for your child online 11
Alumni Family Fun Day! 12
Greetings from the President’s Office
When you walk through the halls of Archbishop Spalding on any given day, you might find
a variety of interesting items. You might find a lunch that has lost its owner or a homework
assignment that fell out of a backpack. You might occasionally find one shoe and wonder what
happened to the other. Is there a student walking around school with only one shoe? If you
happen to venture a look at the lost and found cabinet, you might find every item of clothing,
cell phones, and the occasional diary without a name but with a story that makes you glad you
are not a teenager in today’s world.
As I walked through the hallways on a recent Monday morning, I found a small piece of
paper on the floor. At first glance, I thought that I should just throw it into the trash. For some
unknown reason, I unfolded the paper and was confronted with a note from a student to his
parents. I began to wonder what made the student write this particular note to his parents and
how it ended up on the floor. Did he simply drop it or did he change his mind and keep these
thoughts to himself. I am sure by now you are wondering what the student said. The words are
so simple, but extremely powerful.
Mom and Dad,
Thank you for giving me life. Thank you for all the love that you have given to me
and all the care. Thank you for all the help whenever I need it and thank you for the
support that you always provide. I don’t know what I would do without you. I love
you both.
Love, Michael
The note was a simple thank you to his parents for all that they had given to him. He probably
thought that it would not make a difference if his parents ever saw it. He might have imagined
that his parents might not be that interested in his thoughts.
If the writer of this note had been my son, it would have made my day or possibly my year.
In today’s world, our children find it easier to text message than to have a conversation with
someone. They prefer to say things without having to look the person in the eye. They find it
easier to be anonymous.
I have recently found myself texting my children rather than interrupting their day. I realize that
they have lives of their own and I do not want to interject myself into their hectic schedules.
When my children were younger, there were times that I wanted them to stop talking so much.
Now, I cherish the times when I actually do talk with them.
With the school year winding down and our seniors planning to move to the college of their
choice, I felt it was important to remember that words do make a difference. The harsh words
exchanged between an angry teenager and a parent frustrated by an insane day at work can
distort the truth about how we feel. Words spoken in anger can last a long time. For some
parents, the rift caused by that one moment of anger can drive a wedge between parent and
child.
When I read a note by someone like Michael, I realize the power of a kind word. For Michael’s
parents, they might never know how their son really feels. I wonder what their relationship
would be like if they ever read his note.
Continued on Page 4.
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Principal’s Desk ~ Mrs. Kathy Mahar
It is impossible to believe that the end of this academic year is
nearing and that we are about to begin a summer hiatus from
classes. Exhortations about summer reading will come in the
summer mailing, but I thought this last issue could provide a timely
opportunity to address the college search for those families who
have either begun or will begin this process. The summer months
for upper class students usually involve college road trips. I would
like to humbly offer some advice based on firsthand experience
even though our Guidance Department offers this information as
well. While mostly for parents of the high school student who
may not have a clue about what kind of college, what geographic
location, or what major, these points may also apply to our students
who already know the answers to these questions.
A great question to start a conversation with your child and
to prompt their thinking about college choice is what kind of
university are they interested in: urban, rural, suburban? Small,
medium, large campus? These answers will help you plan more
meaningful road trips and visitations. Many students will have no
idea about a college major, but most can answer these questions
about location and size.
Here’s the first bit of advice: When embarking on your road trip,
make them get out of the car! Driving onto a campus may evoke
an outburst of, “There is no way I’d go to school here”. While
this sentiment may ultimately prove valid, the student will have
no basis for a decision unless they walk around the campus, talk
to people and get a sense of the programs and campus life. An
outstanding educational program may go unvisited due to a knee-
jerk reaction. Steel your nerves against the eye rolling and heavy
sighs and push/pull them from the car if necessary.
My second piece of advice is easier said than done. This process
is not about us! Where our child attends college does not define
us. Some people may like the notion of bragging rights to an Ivy
League school or may be disappointed in what ends up being a first
choice school, but what we may have hoped for and envisioned
the last eighteen years may not happen. What matters is that our
children attend the college that best matches their learning needs,
style, and goal.
Once you have reached the application process, it is crucial to
encourage your child to be both realistic and ambitious. Research
the SAT scores and grade point averages that the colleges on their
‘short’ list expect of prospective students. Every student should
include reach schools on their list, but if all of the choices are reach,
this sets up the student for utter frustration and disappointment
when decisions are announced.
Families also must understand that these economic times are
putting a strain on in-state public colleges and universities. Their
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admission numbers have skyrocketed due to the soaring cost of
private colleges and universities and competition for admission is
almost brutal. Outstanding students who would be admitted in
different economic times are being deferred, waitlisted or denied.
Keep this in mind if your child applies only to in-state public
institutions. Include some small private schools. The initial sticker
shock at tuition and room/board is frequently offset by offers of
financial assistance.
When to begin? Students should be encouraged to take the SAT
tests junior year. This allows practice and retaking if necessary
without coming up against any admission deadlines senior year.
Ask the what/where question and begin researching college
websites to narrow choices and then visit. The traditional timeline
of college decisions being announced in early spring of senior year
is almost outdated. Almost 80% of this year’s senior class applied
early action or decision (see colleges for their definitions). This
year many of our seniors heard from their schools in October
and November; this early application trend is becoming the
norm nationwide. We have seen students benefit from the early
decisions.
Last piece of advice – enjoy every bit of this experience. Helping
your child plan for the next step in their lives is both exciting and
bittersweet. There will be times when you suspect an alien has
inhabited their body, but this phenomenon is usually temporary.
Prayer and nerves of steel will arm you well!
Students Helping Students
Students Helping Students (SHS) – NEW! SHS is now offered
BEFORE school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and during ALL
lunch periods (by appointment only), EVERY DAY! National
Honor Society students are available to provide tutoring in
various academic subjects. SHS is a great place to get help,
review for upcoming tests, get organized or just work quietly
on your own!
• OPTION 1: Morning Tutoring
o Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
o Time: 7:00-7:40
o Location: Room 114
• OPTION 2: Lunch Tutoring
o See Mrs. O’Kieffe in room 114 to request a
Lunch Tutor
o Tutors will be assigned based on availability
and subject
Please contact Tara O’Kieffe, Resource Coordinator, at ext.
279 for details about SHS or other tutoring options.
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Academic Affairs ~ Mr. Lewis R. Van Wambeke
The Home Stretch
Spring is the most important time of the year for students to focus, since this is when we prepare for final and Advanced Placement exams. A
teacher recently shared some wisdom with me and I liked the message enough that I feel compelled to pass it on – “whoever persists, achieves.”
My hope for our students is that they enjoy spring, especially after “Snowpocalypse” and “Snowmaggedon” this winter, but that they also
persist in their studies and finish the year on a strong note.

Deficiencies - The Academic Status Form

When a student receives two or more deficiencies they must return an Academic Status Form (blue form) to my office. This form acts as a mode
of communication between the student, teacher, parents, guidance counselor, and administration. Sometimes I am asked whether the form is
only for those students participating in sports, theatre, or other extra-curricular activities. The answer is NO – the form should be filled out by
all students and is meant to facilitate a chain of conversations to improve their academic standing. If your son/daughter receives an Academic
Status Form (blue form) then please reinforce that they should complete this before the due date, which is ten days after deficiencies are mailed.

Senior Deficiencies
Seniors receiving multiple (2 or more) deficiencies will be academically ineligible for the remainder of the fourth quarter so they can focus on
improving their academic standing and graduating on time. Seniors with two or more deficiencies will not be permitted to participate in any
school-sponsored clubs or activities, athletic events, or field trips.

Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Pre-Administration

On April 19, 20, 21, and 22 we will have the AP pre-administration session during homeroom. Underclassman will attend on April 19 and 20,
Seniors on April 21 and 22. All students taking an AP exam must attend the pre-administration session.

The AP exam schedule is set from The College Board and ETS. Spalding can make no changes to the schedule. The schedule is as follows:
WEEK 1
Morning Afternoon
Monday May 3 Government & Politics: US French Language
Tuesday May 4 Spanish Language Statistics
Computer Science A
Wednesday May 5 Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Thursday May 6 English Literature
Friday May 7 United States History European History
Studio Art(Portfolios Due)
WEEK 2
Morning Afternoon
Monday May 10 Biology Physics B
Physics C
Tuesday May 11 Chemistry Psychology
Environmental Science
Wednesday May 12 English Language
Friday May 14 Latin: Vergil

Summer Study Skills Program

This summer we are again offering the prepare-ED Study Skills program. Information is available online, along with a registration form. There
are five weeks over the summer beginning in June and ending in August. The later weeks typically fill up quickly so I suggest sending in the
registration form early if you are interested in one of these weeks.

The study skills course will be offered during the following weeks (each week is an independent course):
June 21-24 July 12-15 July 19-22 August 2-5 August 9-12

Mrs. Cathy Klase, 2007 Teacher of the Year, will again teach the summer courses. She is encouraging, motivating, and committed to improving
student achievement. Please feel free to e-mail me with questions at vanwambekel@archbishopspalding.org

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Student Affairs ~ Ms. Kaycie S. Lomax
Spring has officially arrived! With the arrival of spring, we must
remember that student uniforms have changed to the summer
uniform. Students are expected to be in proper uniform during
the school day. In the event that a student forgets an item of their
proper uniform, they must report to an Assistant Principal, Student
Affairs to obtain a uniform excuse. Students are allowed two
uniform excuses; after two uniform excuses students will be issued
a demerit if a uniform excuse is needed. Please encourage your
child to wear their proper uniform daily.
As we transition to the summer uniform months, there are a few
reminders:
 Shirts must be properly buttoned and tucked in at all
times.
o Long sleeve tee shirts or turtlenecks may not be
worn with the summer uniform.
 The appropriate shoes must be worn daily.
 Girls: Skorts must be worn no more than three inches
above the knee and may not be rolled at the waist.
 Boys: Hair length must be above the collar and off the
face.
 The school sweater is optional for the summer uniform;
no other sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets may be worn.
The summer uniform requirements noted are not limited to the
reminders mentioned above. For more information, please see the
Student Handbook: p. 19-20.
Attendance Requirements
If you received a letter regarding the attendance requirement,
please review your child’s attendance. Please be sure to submit
a note or other documentation for any absences that were for
the following reasons: medical (with physician verification),
court dates, funerals, college visits, sports early dismissals, field
trips, and retreats. Please submit any absence notes or other
documentation to Mrs. Trumpler.
Some important future events to mark on your calendar:
April 1-11 Easter Break
April 12 Classes Resume their children understand the importance of love is a true blessing and
April 15 Senior Breakfast
Period 1-Homeroom
April 16 Junior Retreat
April 22-24 Band Trip
April 26-30 Teacher Appreciation Week
April 28 Poetry Slam
April 29 Spring Concert at 7:00pm
April 30 Junior Retreat
Spring Concert at 7:00pm
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From the Cavalier Shop
Spring is in the air! Please remember students will be switching to
their spring uniforms. We have a large inventory of ladies and men’s
polos in stock for the change of season. If you cannot make it into
the school store, orders can be taken over the phone and your son/
daughter can pick them up here. We accept Visa or Mastercard only
when phoning in orders.
When students return from spring break, we will have several items
marked down to make room for some new merchandise. Please stop
by and check out the sale items. We still have a small selection of
Christmas ornaments that are marked down 60%. These will make
great gifts for the next year!
We recently had a change to the PE uniform shirt. We are changing
from the basic light grey color to a red/white reversible t-shirt. Please
note that if students plan on taking another physical fitness class for
the next school year, they will be required to purchase the new shirt.
As a reminder, in the beginning of the school year English textbooks
were given out to all students. Please note that after completion of
their exams, all English textbooks must be returned to the school
store. If the book has been lost, damaged or is not returned, a fine
will be issued for the cost of replacing the textbook. In most cases the
replacement cost is $85.00 each. Please encourage your son/daughter
to promptly return their textbook immediately after their English
exam. Thank you!
If at anytime you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate
to contact me at dorand@archbishopspalding.org or 410-969-9105
extension 257.
From the President Continued
With the Easter season upon us, I pray that we all take the time to
tell those we love what they mean to us. Our lives are so hectic that
we often miss those moments that can change a life. You have given
you children so many things: a good education, clothes, food, and a
host of other gifts. Perhaps the greatest gift we can give our children
is our love and affection. In the end, it’s not about the things that we
give them but the love we shared with them. For parents to know that
gift from God. I pray that during the coming days we can all follow
Michael’s example and tell those we love how much we appreciate all
they do for us.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for sending your children
to Archbishop Spalding and placing your trust in us. Our school is
successful because of the partnership that exists between the school,
parents and students. The true measures of our success are those
young men and women who hold a Spalding diploma and make a
difference in the world. As the Class of 2010 embarks on the next
journey of their lives, we wish them well and ask God to watch over
them in the years to come.
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LT. JAMES H. LOVE
MEMORIAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Queenstown, Maryland
Tournament Sponsor - $2,500
Includes a foursome, name/logo
on Welcome Banner, tee sign, and
recognition in the Program.
Contest Sponsor - $1,500
Includes a foursome, tee sign, and
recognition in the Program.
Corporate Foursome - $700
Includes name/logo on
Tee Sign and Cart Sign.
Foursome - $500
Individual Player - $125
Tee Sign Sponsor - $150
Proceeds from this
tournament benefit the Lt.
James H. Love Scholarship.
If you would like to be a
sponsor or a player, please
contact Kristen Koehler at
410-969-9105 x 256 or look
for information online at
www.archbishopspalding.org
From Father Tom Ryan
As the most recent “big snow” was finally beginning to melt into our
streets and fields, not to mention some of our basements, like many
people I began to think that spring wasn’t going to be a fantasy after
all. This winter seemed particularly long, cold and cruel than the last
and even slightly rising temperatures began to hold out a refreshing
hope that yes, indeed, winter was over and better, brighter days lay
ahead. Around the same time, someone reminded me that Easter
comes fairly early this year, and that added to my optimism  that 
mother earth was finally going to yield to the riches of springtime.
But I also began to consider the difference there seems to be
in preparing for this most central, sacred mystery of our faith: 
the Resurrection of Jesus.  Preparation for the celebration of
Christmas, for example,  now begins well before Thanksgiving,
even, in many commercial instances, before Halloween. 
Decking the halls, dreams of generous Christmas bonuses and
the excitement of the first snowflakes often make for weeks
of fun, excitement, anticipation, and, yes expensive, but
heartfelt gifting--and, some occasional re-gifting, truth be told.
Easter, on the other hand, begins with ashes, turns purple
and penitential, and leads up to a week of a seemingly
sad last supper, marked with betrayals, denials and a most
vicious form of execution, all sealed in a burial rock.
In addition, depending on the timing of the actual celebration
of Easter, there are graduations, First Holy Communions,
Confirmations, end-of-year exams, audits, and what appears
to be an endless list of competing celebrations, certainly
of less importance, but ones that take time and attention. 
Easter may, for some of us, end up as a single and lengthy
Vigil Mass or Sunday morning-in-my-finest church liturgy
where there may be much homiletic talk about “letting
Jesus Easter in our lives”, then it’s home for ham and
baskets filled with sugar and spice--probably, mostly sugar.
Then, come Easter Monday, its back to business as usual.
I can’t honestly suggest how we sustain and nurture the
magnificence and profound depth of Jesus’ rising from that
burial rock, other than to remind myself that Advent and
Christmas and Lent and Ordinary Time and all other celebrations,
sacred and secular, are preludes to the awesome faith-fact and
mystery, that this Jesus, born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth,
ministered through the surrounding regions, declared, as the
Gospels record, that He loved us enough to die for us, rise by the
hand of His Father, all so as to empower our own discipleship.
If there is one question that haunts me during Holy Week and
Easter, and keeps me focused and grateful on the beauty of it all, it
is:  “Is there anyone you would, out of love, die for?”
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Campus Ministry
Mrs. Kathy Mayer, Campus Minister
Mrs. Caitlin Boyle, Service Coordinator / Religion Teacher
Extraordinary Ministers…Applications for members of the Class of 2011 who wish to be considered for commissioning as an
Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion may be picked up in the Campus Ministry office. Please review the following guidelines
prior to completing an Application.
ASHS guidelines to serve as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
for the Community of Archbishop Spalding High School:

• Must be at least 16 years of age and a rising Senior.

• Must be a confirmed Catholic and of sufficient Christian maturity with a commitment to serve.
• Possess an understanding and regular participation in the Eucharist with a character and way of life that reflects a serious and
well-informed faith commitment to the Church.
• Will participate in the training provided by ASHS.
• Will at all times demonstrate a reverence for the Eucharist.
• For people 16 and 17, designation as special minister of the Eucharist is for a one-year term.
• Academic & disciplinary eligibility required (will be removed if either of these situations are compromised).
• Obtain the requested signature(s) from your Parent/Guardian, Pastor, ASHS Administrator and ASHS Religion Teacher.
*These guidelines also include those provided by the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Altar Servers, Lectors, Liturgical Music Group and other Liturgical Ministers…Please contact Mrs. Mayer if you are interested in
serving as an Altar Server, Lector or other Liturgical Minister for our school-wide Liturgies.

Freshmen Retreat….If you would like to be a part of the planning team and/or small group Retreat Facilitator for the incoming
Freshmen class, please see Mrs. Mayer in Campus Ministry or sign up on the table outside of Campus Ministry.
Leadership Opportunities…Don’t Miss Out!! (offered through the Archdiocese of Baltimore)
…Justice Action Week (JAW)…July 11 to 16, 2010….A six day intensive immersion experience for High School aged young people
passionate about working toward justice and peace in our world – includes time for reflection, Catholic Social Teaching, prayer and
action in the city of Baltimore. Open to students who have completed their Freshmen year – registration is limited. Approx. cost
$400.00 (1/2 paid by student; ½ by ASHS). If interested, stop by the Campus Ministry office and see Mrs. Mayer, email mayerk@
archbishopspalding.org or call 410-969-9105 ext. 236. As of this writing, we are still waiting for the application forms and current
information from the Archdiocese for JAW 2010 and will advertise to the students as soon as they arrive.

…High School Leadership (High LI)…July 25 to July 31, 2010…A week long summer leadership development program at Monsignor
O’Dwyer Youth Retreat House in Sparks, MD. Students have an opportunity to live and pray in community while learning how to be
more competent and effective leaders. Anticipated cost $650.00 (1/2 paid by student; ½ paid by ASHS). Limited registrations. If
interested, see Mrs. Mayer in Campus Ministry, email mayerk@archbishopspalding.org or call ext. 236. As of this writing, we are still
waiting the application forms and current information from the Archdiocese for High LI 2010 and will advertise to the students as soon
as they arrive.
Sarah’s House over the Summer…During this school year, we made a commitment to serve dinner the first Sunday of each month
at Sarah’s House in Fort Meade. Through the help of coaches, athletic teams and many parents, we formed a positive relationship and
were successful in providing Sarah’s House with a great need. Our hope is to continue this commitment through the months of May,
June, July and August. If you are interested in helping your son or daughter earn outreach hours over the summer, consider organizing
a group of their friends to serve on May 2, June 6, July 4, or August 1. We would also welcome the participation of teams and coaches,
clubs, or faculty departments to sponsor one of these Sundays over the summer. Please contact Mrs. Boyle BY MAY 14th at boylec@
archbishopspalding.org for additional information on how to make this work!

Fast & Sleep Out – Education and Service Opportunity at Spalding…On Friday April 16th through Saturday April 17th, Campus
Ministry will be holding its first ever Fast & Sleep Out on campus for students to be in solidarity with our domestic and global neighbors
struggling with hunger and homelessness. The event includes a 24 hour fast, a speaker on hunger and homelessness, education on
the issues of poverty, service opportunities, student reflections, and some fun & games. Students will stay after school on Friday to

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Campus Ministry Continued
participate in evening activities, spend the night at Spalding and break their fast with a shared meal on Saturday at noon. Any student
who participates will be able to put 4 hours toward their outreach service requirement. Any student who wishes to participate should fill
out the permission form available on the Campus Ministry website or in the Campus Ministry office by April 13th – there will be limited
space for this event. Email boylec@archbishopspalding.org for questions.

Archbishop Spalding Summer Immersion Program…This summer, we will once again be taking a group of students to the Romero
Center in Camden, New Jersey for a week-long service and reflection opportunity. The trip is scheduled for August 2nd – 6th (departing
on a Monday morning and returning on Friday around noon). The week will provide students with the opportunity for direct service,
education on social justice issues, individual and group reflection, and faith development. Students will be expected to participate in
the entire trip and at least 2 mandatory preparation meetings during the summer. Participation in this trip would fulfill 45 hours of a
student’s service requirement in Outreach. Information sessions were held for students during the month of March and applications are
due Monday, April 19th. Further information and applications for download can be found on the Campus Ministry website. Information
and applications are also available in the Campus Ministry office. Email boylec@archbishopspalding.org with questions.

Become a Volunteer Counselor for Camp St. Vincent… Another popular summer opportunity is Camp St. Vincent. Camp St.
Vincent is looking for volunteers to be counselors for 2 week sessions in the 2010 Camp season which runs from late June through
August. Counselors are needed at Camp St. Vincent to lead groups of campers through daily activities, and to ensure a safe and fun camp
experience for all campers. Volunteer Counselors should be 14 years of age or older and must have completed at least 1 year of high
school. Volunteers Counselors are asked to commit to working every day from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at least one two-week session. 
This particular camp would qualify as Outreach Service toward a student’s service requirement. For more information, you can call Sue
Elias at 410-662-0500 ext. 209.

Happy Helpers Sandwich Making…During the school year, students came together on the first Friday of every month to make
sandwiches to support Happy Helpers for the Homeless and the wonderful mission of their work. As we depart for the summer, consider
contacting Mrs. Bobbie Coffman to continue making sandwiches or to visit with people who are homeless. Lunches are made every
Saturday between 11:30 AM -1:30 PM and are served on the streets of Baltimore on Sunday mornings. Mrs. Coffman can be reached at
410-766-4973.

Additional summer service opportunities can be found by looking on our website and seeking out the Approved Outreach Service
Opportunities information sheet which lists a number of agencies in and around the Baltimore and Annapolis area that are often
in need of volunteers. As additional opportunities arise, we will do our best to continue to post them to our website.

Athletic Physical Exams WARNING!

The Archbishop Spalding Athletic Training Department will There is a new website called
again be offering athletic physicals to rising student athletes.  Chatroulette.com
The date of the physical is Wednesday May 26, 2010.  The
that invites trouble for teenagers
physicals will be conducted after school from 3-6pm in the
athletic training room and adjacent locker rooms.  Physicals especially. Our advice is to block it.
will be conducted by medical doctors from the University
of Maryland School of Medicine.  Anyone interested in
obtaining a physical should contact the athletic training staff
for an appointment.   Physicals will be by appointment only.  SIGN UP NOW!!!
Appointments will be scheduled on a first come first served
basis.  To schedule an appointment please call the athletic
Spalding’s Summer SAT Prep Course
training room at 410-969-9105 x250.  The cost of the physical June 14th - July 1st
will be $25/student.  Payment in the form of cash or check For more information:
payable to Archbishop Spalding High School will be required http://ashsteacher.org/hondrumn/default.aspx
within 48 hours of confirming the appointment.  If there are
any questions, please contact either TJ Morgan or Zach Ruble
in the athletic training room for assistance.

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Model United Nations Conference
Spalding competed at the 47th annual North American Invitational
Model United Nations Conference on February 11-14, 2010. The
event was held at the Hilton Washington Hotel in Washington, DC,
and was sponsored by Georgetown University. Over 100 schools
and 2,000 students participated; making it the largest Model United
Nations event in North America.
Spalding’s primary assignment was to represent Japan in a
simulation of many of the committees and/or issues the actual
United Nations faces. There were also several other specific
specialized committees unrelated to Japan that dealt with other
world issues.
Four Spalding students won awards: senior Jennifer Wcislo in
Calderon’s Mexican Cabinet (Spanish language-only debate),
junior Henry Van Engen in the European Union, junior Vicki
Goutzoulis in the British House of Commons, and sophomore
Caroline Zotti in the Future United Nations Security Council.
Spalding faculty members, Mr. Chad Dean and Ms. Kate Stattel,
are the Model UN coaches. After the event Ms. Stattel stated, “This
Model UN team was extraordinary. The returning players and the
new participants both did a phenomenal job by bringing home
four awards.” Mr. Dean echoed, “We hope that our collection of
awards is only the beginning, as this year’s team has shown future
Spalding Model UN participants how to successfully prepare and
compete at the highest level.”
Important!!! Broadcast Email Alerts
Please be sure you have a current email address in
Spalding’s Database system in order to receive our
Broadcast emails. If you have a spam blocker you
will not receive our emails from our internet provider
“sandglass”.
Please also understand that if you “opt-out” you are
opting out of every and all emails having to do with
Archbishop Spalding High School. Therefore, we
advise that you do NOT “opt out” of these emails.
Although some emails may not pertain to your particular
child the same email address is used for ALL important
information and emergency situations.
If you have not received any Archbishop Spalding’s
emails please email mauerp@archbishopspalding.org
with your current email information.
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From the Finance Office
TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (TMS)
RE-ENROLLMENT FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
Your student’s account with TMS will automatically be renewed
with the same payment method used during this current year. If
you wish to change payment methods, please send your request
to hortonj@archbishopspalding.org. Changes to the tuition
payment plan option for 2010-2011 must be submitted by April
1, 2010. Any changes made after April 1, 2010 will incur a fee.
At the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school year you will receive
a statement of account from TMS showing your new payment
schedule for 2010-2011. Please visit our website at www.
archbishopspalding.org for some hints to help manage your TMS
account (Click on Parents>>Financial Information).
TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (TMS)
OUTSTANDING LATE FEES
TMS applies payment toward a late fee and returned payment
charge(s) first. Then the balance of the payment is applied to the
tuition. What this means is that your student’s account will be
delinquent if the fee(s) are not included in the tuition payment(s).
TUITION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (TMS)
INFORMATION
Phone: 1-800-772-4867
Mailing Address with payment stub:
Tuition Management Systems
P.O. Box 94634
Cleveland, OH 44101
Mailing Address without payment stub:
Tuition Management Systems
P.O. Box 842722
Boston, MA 02284-2722
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Cavalier Club
The Cavalier Club’s Inaugural Year
This year, the Cavalier Club experienced many changes that
proved exciting and profitable for the Athletic Department and
a few individual teams. We changed our name from the Sports
Boosters to the Cavalier Club and were able to expand our mission.
We added a couple of new officers, we added a tier system for our
membership and we participated in a few events we hope will be
held again for years to come. It takes time to change the way things
have been done for years. The Cavalier Club feels we accomplished
a great deal in our first year and the future looks bright.
We hope to expand even more next year. As the Athletic Department
grows, we will have to grow with it. We read how some schools
have had to drop sports because of financial reasons and we do not
want that to ever happen at Spalding.
For next year, we will introduce two new changes. The first will be
the way money from the snack shack is shared with the teams. We
plan to split money from each event with the teams that help staff
that event. This will provide an immediate financial boost for that
team. We will further explain this process to the coaches and team
parents in September at the first coaches meeting.
The second change will be the price of the highest Cavalier Club
membership level. Last year we sold out this level and we expect
that to happen again. This level will include entrance to all regular
season games at home, a reserved parking space for football
season, an embroidered gift, two seats in a reserved section on
the fifty yard line for football games and two tickets to the adult
tailgate party. This level will only be $400, a slight increase from
last year. The middle level will stay at $150, also include an
embroidered gift, entrance to regular season home games and two
tickets to the tailgate party. The last level is only $75 and that will
give your entire family entrance to all regular season home games
for the school year.
Thanks again to all the parents and coaches that helped us succeed
this year. We could not do it without your generosity, ideas and
participation.
Parents’ Association
Next Meeting
Our next and last meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday,
April 20th.  We will have elections for officers for the 2010-
2011 school year.  We will also talk about plans for Teacher-Staff
Appreciation Week and begin planning activities and events for
next year.  Please join us in the LMC at 7:00 pm.
Hospitality
Thanks to all the parents who worked and provided baked goods for
the Freshmen Registration on Saturday, March 6.  We welcomed
many new students and parents into the Spalding community.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week will be held April 26 -30.  If
you are interested in helping with activities to honor our teachers
and staff, please email Amy Stolarski at amywosto@gmail.com.  
Executive Board Nominations
Please consider sharing your time, talents and ideas as part of
the Parents’ Association Executive Board.  Serving on the Board
is a wonderful way to become involved in the continuous effort
to make Spalding a great place for our children.  The following
positions are available:
President: Conduct and oversee board and general meetings. 
Coordinate committee chairs.
Vice-President: Assist the President and perform the duties of the
President in his or her absence.
Treasurer: Keep the financial records of the Association.
Secretary: Record and distribute minutes of all the meetings.
Nominations for next year’s Board will be accepted until Friday,
April 16th.  If you are interested in being an officer, please submit
a short bio with contact information to Michelle Overbay at
michelle.overbay@clarkconstruction.com.  If you would like
more information about any of the positions, please contact one of
the officers listed below.
Amy Stolarski - President - amywosto@gmail.com
Valerie Washington - Vice President - val_48331@yahoo.com
Julie McHale - Treasurer - sjmchale@aol.com
Anna Johnston - Secretary - zlavia@hotmail.com
You may also find additional information about our activities at
our website www.ashsteacher.org/pa.
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“It’s Academic Team” heading to the Play-Offs!!
By Mrs. Mary Colaianni
Exciting news for our Spalding community – on Saturday, 13
February 2010 right in the midst of Snowmageddon our Academic
Bowl Team was on the “It’s Academic” TV show. Our team
consisted of Dan Brady, Brian Petrosky, and John Vernon who
competed against Seton Keough and Franklin High Schools.
Tensions were high, fans were pumped and Vice Principal Van
Wambeke was there supporting the effort.  Well, it all paid off!
We won the match and are now going on to the play-offs.   Our
playoff match is scheduled for taping at the WJZ-Channel 13 TV
studio on 17 April and if we win that day, it’s off to the semi-finals,
championship and maybe even the superbowl match in D.C. in
mid-May. As an added benefit the show’s sponsor, Giant Foods
honored our winning team by naming a deli dish after our school
for an entire week!
Picture Above: Brian Petrosky (Sr.), Dan Brady (Sr.), John Vernon
(Sr.), and David Zahren (TV Show Host)
Picture Above: ASHS Macaroni Vinaigrette Salad at Giant
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Web Design Students Compete to be Published
By Mrs. Amy Brunner
Earlier this year, our web design students competed for an
opportunity to have their work published. As a final project for the
class, the students redesigned a website for a local businessman,
Dr. Mark Schuman. Dr. Schuman is a dentist in the Millersville
area who owns and operates Olde Mill Dental Care (http://www.
oldemilldental). He wanted some new ideas to breathe life into
his website, and our students rose to the challenge! They put all
their skill, creativity, and hard work into their final projects. Each
student researched, designed, and developed their sites using
Adobe Dreamweaver software. Once they completed their web
sites, Dr. Schuman had the difficult task of selecting a winner.
The winning site was designed by Steven Venezia, sophomore.
Dr. Schuman described Steven’s site as, “a stand-out site, very
clean and professional.” Dr. Schuman believes that Steven’s site
will help bring new patients to his practice and give him more
visibility on the web. Steven’s site will be officially published later
this month and replace Dr. Schuman’s current web site. It was a
difficult decision as all the students did a wonderful job, second
place went to Mirette Mina, sophomore, and third place went to
Kyle Schramm, junior. Congratulations to all the students on a
job well done! You can view the students’ work at: http://brunnera.
ashsteacher.org/webdesign/index.htm.
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5 Tip for Training Your Child to become Independent and Responsible Online ~ Mr. Justin Hibbard
I want to thank those of you who came out for the Parents Association trust me, it’s worth it.  And don’t think that just because your child
Meeting on Tuesday, March 9th, to talk about online safety and social appears to not be interested means that they really aren’t.  Chances
networking ethics.  There are so many positive benefits to the internet are, they’re listening, and the message is hitting home.
and social networking, but the dangers are also a sobering reality.  As
I continue at Archbishop Spalding, I look forward to partnering with Communicating also means listening. Many teens are afraid of
you as parents, the students, and the faculty to foster a safe and ethical talking to their parents or another adult because of the consequences. 
online community.  As a follow-up to the meeting, here are five points to There’s a great video on YouTube (search YouTube: Ad Council
consider in helping raise children to be responsible online. PSA - What If?) that incorporates humor while showing teens’ pre-
conceived ideas of how parents and other adults might react if they
knew what was going on.  Keep in mind that your child is under a lot
1. Model and educate proper online activity at an early age.  Proverbs of peer pressure.  They’re afraid of telling on others and being labeled
22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is a “snitch.”  Your daughter might be getting a lot of pressure from a
old, he will not turn from it.”  This is extremely difficult when it comes boyfriend and not sure how to get out of the situation.  Listen to them,
to technology because we don’t know what tomorrow’s innovation is.  softly give words of encouragement, and give them opportunity and
However, by instilling in them values and a solid foundation, you are confidence to communicate with you about what’s going on in their
really preparing them for any arena of life - school, home, or online.  life... both their physical and online worlds.

4. Prepare your kids for Independence.  Before you read further,

2. Participate in your child’s online activity.  Getting involved can ask yourself this question: What is the purpose of monitoring my
mean many things, and each of them takes time. First of all, parents child’s online activities?  Is it for safety?  Are you trying to keep
should keep the computer in a public place and turn on internet filters. your kids from doing something they’ll regret?  Trying to keep
Even though, you may have no desire to use Facebook, creating an them from making mistakes that will affect college acceptances or
account and dabbling in it (careful, it’s addicting) will allow you to job opportunities?  Or do you just want to know everything that’s
experience its benefits and dangers, become better informed, and going on?  Remember, there is a difference between sheltering and
better prepare you for talking to your child. One idea is to require that smothering.  In my experience, those kids who were smothered
your child “friend” you as well as their older relatives. While you the most by their parents, went the craziest when they went off to
shouldn’t feel like you have to comment on everything they do, just college.  In her book The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, Wendy Mogel,
being observant from a distance may be all the accountability your Ph.D. talks about the importance of allowing your child to make
child needs and the assurance that they are staying safe online. It some mistakes and learn from them.  She instructs her readers to
may also give you insight as to what type of peer influences they have “separate legitimate concerns from neurotic overprotection... While
as well. Lastly, require access to your child’s accounts and access there are dangers, bad influences, and risks you must protect them
them when you are suspicious of inappropriate or harmful activities. from, you should think very carefully about how much protection
they actually need.”  You want to help them make good decisions,
and the more that you do points one through four early on, the easier
3. Creatively communicate with your kids.  Communicating with it will be to trust your children and give them independence.  Keep
your kids about online safety, doesn’t always mean lecturing to them.  in mind that in a very short time, your child will be off to college
Besides, we all know the typical teenage response: they roll their and completely independent.  You want to train them to get to that
eyes followed by the very mundane, “I know, I know.”  One of the point.  Like learning to ride a bike or drive a car, make independence
best ways to get answers is to ask questions that require more than gradual, so that when they get to college, it’s not a total freedom
a yes or no response.  Perhaps ask a question that puts them in your shock.  Consider making an agreement with your child.  Let
shoes like, “If you had a teenage son or daughter, what would you do them know that early on you will be extensively monitoring what
to keep them safe online?”  Make up scenarios such as a coworker they’re doing online.  Give them an opportunity to earn your trust. 
whose teen is giving out personal information to someone they don’t You may find that by simply holding them accountable, they are
know, and see what kind of response you get from your child.  That developing maturity and the ability to be responsible online.  As
might help you gauge their understanding of cyber-safety and ethics.  time goes on, you may not need to check up on your children as
Another strategy is to make kids think that cyber-safety is their idea.  often.  Having parents’ trust is an enormous incentive for teens.
Sites such as thatsnotcool.com have contests for kids to make their
own videos or call-out cards regarding online safety. 
5. Seek the help and support of others. Lastly, remember that you
Sometimes parents and teens find it awkward to sit down and talk are not alone.  Millions of parents are wondering how to train their
about these issues because they don’t do it any other time.  Perhaps children to have responsible cyber-habits, and many of them have no
make it a point to watch the PBS Frontline Special “Growing Up idea where to begin.  I would encourage you to use resource websites
Online” with your child (search Youtube: Growing Up Online).  Of such as netsmartz.org, thatsnotcool.com, and missingkids.com on
course they’re going to say, “Do I really have to?”  Consider offering help with teaching cybersafety at home.  Don’t be afraid to ask other
them an incentive, maybe money for the movies if they watch the adults to help hold your child accountable. It’s going to take a cyber-
documentary and have an open, honest, and thorough conversation village to raise a child online.
about it afterwards.  Sure it might be awkward for everyone, but

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