November 2014
Believe it or not, the holiday season is already upon us. While life can become
more hectic, it is also a time to slow down and appreciate what truly matters most
in our lives. For most, God, family and friends top the list. Where our students are
concerned, a quality education and spiritual formation are also things for which
we are grateful.
As you know, the education and formation of our young people have for many years
been a principal emphasis of our Diocesan family. Through the remarkable faith,
leadership and sacrifices of our priests, sisters, and lay faithful, we have been truly blessed for decades to
live in a stewardship Diocese that provides a K-12 Catholic education through the generous, sacrificial
and proportionate support of parishioners. This stewardship model forms the nucleus around which
Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School currently operates.
Unbeknownst to many, however, there exists a $500 gap between the amount provided to Kapaun Mt.
Carmel through parish support, fees and other income, and the actual cost to provide a Catholic high
school education. That is the principal reason why the Kapaun Mt. Carmel Annual Fund was created,
and it remains the focus of our efforts to grow the KMC Annual Fund.
This year, we are unveiling a lot of renewed energy and ideas around the Annual Fund. The Annual
Fund is now led by our new Director of Development, Chenay Dixon ’95 Sloan. As an alumnus of
KMC, Mrs. Sloan understands the springboard to success that a KMC education gives to a young
person. As a parent of future Crusaders, Mrs. Sloan brings a great perspective for the future and has a
unique incentive to help us realize our mission and vision for our school. She is a wonderful addition
to our team, and I hope you all get the opportunity to meet her soon and share with her your love for
Kapaun Mt. Carmel.
In this edition of the Crusader Connection, Mrs. Sloan will introduce you to the 2014-15 KMC Annual
Fund. I invite you to take in her comments and be introduced to her passion for the advancement of
the KMC mission.
We are indeed truly blessed at KMC. We have much for which to be grateful. We understand
expectations are high, and we thank God for our community who sacrifices so much to help our mission.
May God bless you during this holiday season, and may He continue to bestow His blessings on Kapaun
Mt. Carmel Catholic High School.
Rob Knapp
President
K A PAU N M T. C A R M E L
Bridging the Gap
CATHOLIC HIGH S C H O O L
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In my first weeks at Kapaun Mt. Carmel
Catholic High School, I had the pleasure
of meeting with several of our experienced
KMC families and some of our new ones
as well. When we talked about the KMC
Annual Fund, I was struck by the fact that
many of them did not fully understand the
true need for and reason behind the Annual
Fund. I saw that we had to provide education in order to generate
the excitement that is needed for a successful Annual Fund appeal.
The Annual Fund is an important piece of KMC’s operations.
Here at KMC, we are very blessed to be able to provide a Catholic
education to any Catholic student who desires such an outstanding
education, and who is an active and participating steward in his
or her parish. We are not like Catholic high schools in other
dioceses, where thousands of dollars are required from each and
every student. We operate under the wonderful spirituality of
stewardship, which allows us to open the doors of our high school
wide to Catholic students, regardless of their economic status.
In our school funding, there exists a gap of about $500 per student.
Our parishes sacrificially fund our school, but the truth is that the
cost of educating a high school student to the standards expected
of and by KMC exceeds such funding by about $500 per student.
This year’s Annual Fund theme, then, is Bridge The Gap. In the
coming weeks, you will receive information on how you can help
us Bridge The Gap for Catholic education here at KMC.
The Annual Fund is an essential source of funds that allows us to
fulfill our mission - to educate and form the total person in the
image of Jesus Christ. Your participation - in the form of a taxdeductible gift - is very important to us. Contributions are not set
aside and “saved” for the future. Gifts will support every aspect of
the school’s mission and provide KMC with the resources today
to enrich the learning environment and keep our doors open as
wide as possible to Catholic students.
KMC Spirit Store
www.kapaun.org
Each day, our talented and dedicated faculty works tirelessly to
deliver our superior college preparatory program. In addition,
we strive for excellence in everything we do while ensuring that
every student is known and loved.
Find “Spirit Store” in the “Quick Links” box!
financial aid night
for seniors & parents
Please join me in making a pledge or gift to the Kapaun Mt. Carmel
Annual Fund. No amount is too small, and every gift will make
a difference.
A financial aid night for seniors and their parents will
be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the
KMC Commons FREE OF CHARGE! Attendees will
benefit through a presentation on how to fill out FAFSA
(Free Application for Student Aid), your resource for
receiving possible college scholarships, grants, lowinterest loans, or work study from the federal or state
government. A Newman University representative from
the financial aid office will conduct the presentation.
Again thank you for your commitment to KMC. I hope you find
it in your heart to give. Warm regards and my best wishes for a
wonderful holiday season.
Chenay Sloan
Director of Development
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Crusaders of the Month
The Celebrations Committee has recognized the Crusaders of
the Month for September. These students were chosen by the
committee from nominations received from students and faculty
members alike. This month’s winners are:
in our grade got one, whether she knew them or not, and delivered
them personally. On top of that, she is an amazing friend and never
fails to say hello to everyone she passes by.” Great job, Angelique!
Senior Sophi Frangenberg
Sophi was nominated by Ms. Raglin. “Sophi shows such enthusiasm
for KMC! She encourages her fellow seniors in their COTY
projects through her strong voice and peppy personality. Sophi
has never met a stranger in the halls of KMC!” Thank you, Sophi!
Freshman Beckah Kouba
Beckah was nominated by Mrs. Ferraro. “Every time I see Beckah,
she gives me a bug hug and it truly makes my day. She is so
happy to be a student at KMC and it shows.” Thank you, Beckah!
Sophomore Joshua Nguyen
Joshua was nominated by Grace Eron. “Joshua shows exceptional
devotion to his soccer team. He also goes to extreme lengths
to put a smile on all his peers’ faces. Lastly, he puts his utmost
effort into all his tasks, especially academics.” Way to go, Joshua!
Faculty/Staff Member of the Month - Mrs. Barbara Kral
Mrs. Kral was nominated by several students. “Mrs. Kral is an
amazing teacher; she takes time to explain French to us. She shares
her experiences with us and isn’t afraid to express herself.” She was
also nominated by Mrs. Lazzo. “Mrs. Kral also agreed to help out
a French-speaking foreign exchange student, who struggles with
the English language. She has let him become her TA so she can
help with whatever he needs. Mrs. Kral will also take time out
of her day to translate French documents for me, when needed.” Thank you, Mrs. Kral!
Junior Angelique Banh
Angelique was nominated by Kristina Nguyen. “In honor of Ms.
LaFever, our religion class wrote notes to students, teachers, friends,
family, etc. to cheer them up, tell a funny story or congratulate them
- basically to make their day. Angelique made sure that every person
Freshman Beckah Kouba
Sophomore Joshua Nguyen
Junior Angelique Banh
Congrats to Scholars Bowl teams
Senior Sophi Frangenberg
Mrs. Barbara Kral
Congratulations to the KMC Novice Scholars Bowl team! In
their first competition of the season, KMC won the Maize
South Invitational on Wednesday, October 22. Of the 33 teams
competing, all three KMC teams made it to the final rounds. The
winning team went undefeated.
Congratulations to the varsity Scholars Bowl team! They
went undefeated at the Wichita East Tournament on Saturday,
November 1. The team’s victories included beating Independent,
Collegiate, Andover Central and Bishop Carroll.
From left: Peter Quayle, Nicholas Samsel, Will Mohr, Nick
Onofrio and Thomas Mondry
From left: Antonia Scott, Matthew Wells, Paul Patton, Nick
Onofrio and Thomas Mondry
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Congrats to Debate team
Future Crusader Day
At the Hutchinson DCI Qualifier Gabe Esquivel and Jackson
Hoffmann debated in the varsity division and finished in the sweet
16 after 5 preliminary rounds to earn their first bid of the year. They
then competed in elimination rounds against the top sophomore
teams in Kansas. They advanced through three more rounds of
competition to defeat Olathe Northwest in finals for first place and
solidify themselves as the top sophomore team in the state. Will
Starks and Sam Smith finished in the elite eight after preliminary
rounds and also earned their first bid to DCI. They debated in
quarterfinals and finished the tournament in fourth place against
the toughest varsity teams in the state. Eighth graders interested in or planning on attending KMC in the
fall of 2015 need to mark their calendars for Future Crusader Day
at KMC! On Thursday, December 4 from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.,
students can attend to learn about KMC classes, activities, and
sports available to them their freshman year. The KMC counselors
will share information about the January 10 and 17 placement
exams along with the facts about the March 3 enrollment for
freshman year. Students who do not attend a Catholic parish
grade school should contact Mrs. Lazzo, KMC Registrar, at 316634-0315 to RSVP.
Both teams earned their second bid at Wichita East to secure their
spot in DCI as one of three KMC teams qualified, a first for the
school. The DCI is a premier debate tournament in Kansas to
which you must be invited to participate. Congratulations to all!
ACT Testing In Your Future?
The next ACT test date is December 13; registration
information and more is available at https://sites.
google.com/site/kmccounseling/act-sat-information.
KMC Counselor’s Web Page
This resource for KMC activities, outside event opportunities,
scholarship opportunities and more is updated weekly! Don’t
forget to check it out. You will find access to information and
links such as ACT and SAT registration and resources, college
visits, FAFSA, college admissions requirements, NCAA/NAIA
information, and other current and important activities and
events. You can access it via the web address of https://sites.
google.com/site/kmccounseling/home or via KMC’s homepage
within the Quick Links section at www.kapaun.org.
From left: Jackson Hoffmann and Gabe Esquivel
Veteran’s Day Mass
All veterans are invited to join the KMC school
community for our Veterans Day all-school Mass
on Tuesday, November 11, beginning at 9:30 am
in the KMC gym. Veterans attending will be
given special recognition and thanks for their service to
our country. Please join us for a small reception immediately following Mass.
From left: Will Starks and Sam Smith
Save-the-Date
Veterans, you are welcome to attend either in or out of
uniform. Either way, your presence at this special Mass
will honor all of us.
Veterans Day Mass
November 11, 2014
Please RSVP to Chenay Sloan at (316)636-9612
or [email protected].
Winter Sports Parent Meeting
November 12, 2014
If you know of a veteran who is no longer with us or
is unable to come, you are invited to send in
prayer intentions so we may pray for them at Mass.
Please submit prayer intentions by visiting kapaun.org
and clicking on Veterans Day Mass
in the “Quick Links” box.
Important Upcoming Dates
Financial Aid Night
November 19, 2014
Thanksgiving Break
November 24-28
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The Crusader Connection is a Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic
High School monthly parent newsletter. Information deadline
is the 10th of the month. Due to limited space and press
deadlines, we reserve the right to edit information submitted for
publication. Email information to Julie Valliere at jvalliere@
kapaun.org.
NOVEMBER
11/1 TBD
11/3 6:30 PM
11/4 TBD
7:50 AM
- 3:00 PM
11/5 8:30 AM
11/6 7:50 AM
- 3:00 PM
11:10 AM
- 1:20 PM
11/7
TBD
TBD
11:10 AM
- 1:20 PM
11/8
TBD
11/11 9:30 AM
11/12 8:30 AM
6:30 PM 7:00 PM
V Volleyball KSHSAA State, Location TBA
11/13 7:00 PM 11/14 TBD
11/17
6:30 PM
11/19 8:30 AM
7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
11/21
TBD
11/24
5:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
11/25
11/26
11/27
11/28
11/29 TBD
Annual Fund Kick Off Event in KMC Commons
Booster Club Meeting in KMC Faculty Lounge
With the exception of August, the Crusader Connection is an
online publication. Notification of its posting is sent via KMC
Flash Update each month. To add your email address to the
notification, send an email to [email protected] with the
words “Capture Me Connection” on the subject line with
your name.
Boys V Soccer KSHSAA Quarterfinals, Location TBA
Sophomore Boys Retreat - Pilsen, KS
Late Start
Sophomore Girls Retreat - Pilsen, KS
8506 East Central • Wichita, Kansas 67206
316-634-0315 • Fax: 636-2437
Seniors Graduation Orders in KMC Commons
ADMINISTRATION
Rob Knapp, President
Chris Bloomer, Principal
Kelly Dandurand, Assistant Principal
John Heise, Assistant Principal
and Athletic Director
Ryan Burr, Assistant Principal
Father Dan Duling, Chaplain
Chenay Sloan, Director of Development
Spirit Day
V Football KSHSAA Regionals, Location TBA
Boys V Soccer KSHSAA State, Location TBA
Seniors Graduation Orders in KMC Commons
SAT Test
Boys V Soccer KSHSAA State, Location TBA
All School Mass
CRUSADER CONNECTION STAFF
Managing Editor: Julie Valliere
Layout: Kellee Kruse
Late Start
Winter Sports Parent Meeting in KMC Auditorium
Parents Club Meeting in KMC Media Center
PowerLunch
V Football KSHSAA Sectionals, Location TBA
November Menu
Winter Sports Practices Begin
School Council Meeting in KMC Media Center
DATE
HOT ENTRÉE
HOT SANDWICH
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Nachos
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Shrimp Poppers
Lasagna
Chicken Quesadilla
BBQ Rib
Chicken Ranch
Grilled Italian
Turkey Bacon Melt
Meatball Sub/Bierock
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24-28
Chicken Tenders
Teriyaki Beef & Broccoli
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Pita
Zesty Cuban Sandwich
Chicken Fried Steak
Buffalo Chicken
Philly Cheesesteak
Southwest Chicken
BBQ Rib
Late Start
Financial Aid Night in KMC Commons
Spirit Day
V Football KSHSAA Sub-State, Location TBA
No Classes - Regan Catechetical Institute for Faculty
The Lord’s Diner
No Classes - Regan Catechetical Institute for Faculty
No Classes - Thanksgiving Break
No Classes - Thanksgiving Break
No Classes - Thanksgiving Break
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Italian Baked Chicken
Taco Salad
Oriental Sesame Chicken Salad
Wing Fling
Crusader Pizza
Chicken Fried Steak
Meatball Sub
Buffalo Chicken
Philly/Beef Burrito
Hot Ham & Cheese
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Visit the KMC Journalism website at
kmccrusade.com
V Football KSHSAA State, Location TBA
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