We're also looking for a few good men to help with this event.  CLICK HERE for a printable flyer.

Friday, April 26, the junior high, sophomore and senior classes of Cardinal Ritter High School will be giving back to the community with a day of service to St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, Gleaners Food Bank, and the Rittertown neighborhood.

The senior class will spend the day at Gleaners Food Bank packaging and preparing food for those in need, and will even participate in some reflection activities to better live in solidarity with those they are helping. 

Our entire sophomore class will spend the day in the Rittertown neighborhood building a raised garden to serve and beautify the area. This garden will be used by neighbors and both Cardinal Ritter and St. Michael/St. Gabriel schools.

Freshmen that are not going on the zoo trip, will be cleaning up our adopt a block section of Rittertown and the playground of the CRHS Daycare, as well as helping any neighbors in need.

Our junior high will be working at St. Gabriel the Archangel church, raking, cleaning the sanctuary and building, and beautifying common areas. They too will participate in some reflective activities to become more aware of those that need more help in our community.

At CRHS, living the gospel value of loving our neighbor, is integral to the education of the entire student, and this opportunity to take a day specifically to reinforce that value is a gift to not only those we will be serving, but for the students as well.

Please pray for our students and staff as they take on this endeavor!

CLICK HERE for photos from this year's Way of the Cross prayer service

English:  Peyton Spreaker, Armon Siadat, Joe Warner, James Godsil, Grant Gramman
Math:  John Mowery, Joe Sweeney, Jon Warner
Science:  Joe Sweeney, Sean Johnson, Stuart Gillig, Trent Wagoner
Social Studies:  John Mowery, Peter Mowery, Collin Sweeney, Joe Warner, Jon Warner, Connor Lynn
Fine Arts:  Peyton Spreaker/Art & Music, Max Kirk/Music, Katy Mohr/Music, Julian Pullings/Music, Anya Andrews/Music
Interdisciplinary: Peyton Spreaker, John Mowery, Jon Warner, Joe Sweeney

LET US PRAY:

Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to Your Servant, Francis, a spirit of courage and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and charity.

By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care may he, as successor to the apostle Peter and Vicar of Christ, continue to build up Your church as a sacrament of unity and a visible sign of Your Love to all the world.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

CLICK HERE to view the items up for bid and start bidding early!

Monday:
Dress like a famous Indianapolis citizen (sports stars included)
Students write essays about why they appreciate going to a Catholic School.
Tuesday:
Twin Day
Wednesday:
Senior/faculty volleyball 2pm
Way back Wednesday - Dress in the fashion of your favorite decade.
Thursday:
Liturgy/Awards Assembly
Friday:
Senior/faculty basketball 2pm
Red & black day

The Cardinal Ritter High School volleyball team will be having our 9th annual Youth Volleyball Christmas Camp for boys and girls in grades 3-8.  The cost of the camp is $20.00 per child.

CLICK HERE for more and a registration form.

Friday, December 21st
Red 3 Final: 10:00-11:25
Red 4 Final: 11:30-1:00
Christmas Assembly: 1:10-2:00
Dismissal at 2:00

Study Tables are review sessions for students with their teachers in advance of final exams.  In most cases these sessions are not required, but students are strongly encouraged to attend.    CLICK HERE for a listing of Junior High Study Tables and CLICK HERE for a list of High School Study Tables.

On Tuesday November 6th, the freshman and junior classes participated in a day of service to Gleaners Food Bank and the Rittertown neighborhood.

The freshmen packaged 8000 bags of food for local children at Gleaners.  The juniors raked 13 yards and also cleaned the streets in the area. The total number of hours served:  1200 hours!!

Cardinal Ritter Gym:  

Saturday, November 17,  6:30pm, $8.00 - Dessert theatre (Dessert served at 6:30, play 7:00)

Sunday, November 18, 2:30pm, $5.00

The Lady Raiders advance to the Semi-State with a 3-1 victory over Speedway.  Leah Bullock had 38 assists, while Kayla Purichia added 21 digs.  Leah Bullock and Taylor Greenan each contributed 14 digs.  Megan Diagostin had 10 kills and Claire Emmick brought 13.  Up next - a trip south to Forest Park and a meeting with #4 Eastern Greene on Saturday (2nd game, roughly 12:30pm start.)  CLICK HERE for the complete bracket.  CLICK HERE for a map to Forest Park.

Join us in the CRHS chapel for mass at 5:00pm.  The doors open at 6:00pm with trivia set to start promptly at 7:00pm.  Feel free to bring food and drinks for your team, or get your Smarty Party cup for $5 and refill it with drinks throughout the night.  Late night pizza will be served around 9:30pm.

CLICK HERE if you'd like to know more about the Cardinal Ritter High School admission process.

  *Information that stated a 9am start for Grandparents day is INCORRECT.  The celebration begins with mass at 10:20am and continue with the reception after mass. 

Contact Campus Minister Jeni Lengereich ASAP if you plan to attend:  jlengerich@cardinalritter.org or 924-4333 ext 124.

• Freshman orientation (for students) - August 13th, 9am-3pm
• New parent orientation - August 13th, 7pm
• Back to School Bash - FOR EVERYONE! - August 14th, 6pm
• Junior High orientation - August 15th, 6:30pm
• First Day - classes begin at 7:55am, early dismissal Thursday at 2pm.

We are looking for approximately 25 volunteers to help in all areas of the sale including sorting, tagging and cashiering before, during and after the sale.  This year's co-chairs are Sharon McKinley (317-777-1880 slmbsu@yahoo.com) and Kathy Walton (317-271-2584 gwalton001@indy.rr.com).

CLICK HERE to see more updates!

Forty-nine students graduated from Cardinal Ritter Junior High in a ceremony on May 30th.

Wednesday:  Red 1 & Red 2 - Senior Luncheon 11am & 8th Grade graduation at 6:30pm

Thursday:  Black 3 & Black 4 - Baccalaureate 7pm at St. Gabriel

Friday:  Red 3 & Red 4 - Graduation 7pm

Cardinal Ritter High School Celebrates Construction of New Field

(Indianapolis) - Friday May 4th, Cardinal Ritter High School will be holding a Construction Celebration to observe the beginning of the transformation of its on-campus sports complex.  This $1 million renovation is made possible by donations made to the CREATE and TURF IT campaigns.  The celebration will get underway at 11:30 am in the Cardinal Ritter High School gym and will include the entire Cardinal Ritter student body, alumni, donors and friends of Cardinal Ritter.  Also in attendance will be student representatives from the elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ West Deanery.  Through their school‘s Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) sports teams, they will utilize these new facilities frequently in the future.    

This new synthetic turf field and all-weather track will expand opportunities in our athletic program.  Cardinal Ritter’s track and field team will, for the first time ever, host track meets in the spring of 2013.  Currently, the entire track schedule is made up of away meets.  The soccer teams, who had been traveling to Kunz Stadium, will now be able to practice and compete on campus.  The Raider junior varsity and freshmen football teams will trade the worn, rocky field of the past and play games on this new turfed field.  Finally, hundreds of CYO athletes from all over Central Indiana will take advantage of this new facility during their track, soccer, and football seasons.

The CREATE campaign is a 4 year fundraising campaign with a goal of $3.3 million.  These funds are being distributed across three areas:  the constant need for tuition support, facility improvements like expanding the air conditioning to include the entire school, and academic enhancements such as SMART boards, a bio-medical track, and engineering and nano-technology courses.  The TURF IT campaign is made up of parents, friends, and alumni who donated to make this new track and field a reality for the students of Cardinal Ritter.

Even in these tough economic times, Cardinal Ritter High School continues to move forward to meet the needs of our continually growing enrollment.

CLICK HERE for a printable Press Release

Brain Game Team  
Front (l to r) Brian Malone, Clare Harshey, Joey Kurucz, Kara O'Connor
Back (t to r) Lauren Owen, John Mowery, Joseph Sweeney, Ryan O'Donohue, Trent Wagoner 
Behind the camera - coaches Mrs. O'Connor and Mrs. Bryant

The Mater Dolorosa Chapel at Cardinal Ritter High School was the site of a Holy Week celebration today as the new Stations of the Cross were dedicated in honor  of Sister Norma Rocklage, OSF of Marian University. The Stations of the Cross depict the immense love that God has for His people. It is tting that the new  Stations of the Cross are dedicated in gratitude for the ministry of Sister Norma because she is known for her self-giving love and her total dedication to serving God by caring for others. 

Sister Norma is loved and admired by many people for her kindness, cheerfulness, wisdom, and patience. She seems to be everywhere – school functions, administrative meetings, sporting events, and informal gatherings – both at Marian University and Cardinal Ritter High School.  She cares deeply about both schools and generously gives of her time and energy. Despite her busy schedule, she provides spiritual guidance and direction to many grateful people, always humbly praying that she does not get in the way of God’s grace. For people who know her, she embodies the divine virtues that all Christians are called to embrace – faith, hope, and, the greatest of all, love.

~Go Mario Kart Racing or just pick your favorite driver! 

CLICK HERE to reserve your spot in the starting grid

~You could win $5000 or CRHS tuition for one student for 2012-2013

~Dinner ~ Silent Auction ~ Fun!

~Tickets $75 each

~Silent Auction/Reception 6pm, Buffet Dinner 7pm, Virtual Racing 8pm

CLICK HERE to see a list of items up for bids!

CLICK HERE to get your tickets NOW!

WHEN:   March 19, 2012
TIME:  6:30pm
WHERE: CRHS Cafeteria
COST:  Donations will be accepted at the door
WHO:  This dinner is open to all male Cardinal Ritter students and their fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or mentors.

Please RSVP to Lisa Baute at   lbaute@cardinalritter.org or at 924-4333 ext 124 by March 16th.  Thank you!
 

Front:  Kat Kaiser, Clare Harshey, Joey Kurucz, Carolyn Keating, Anya Andrews.

Second row:  Alex Weilhammer, Peter Mowery, Matthew Cole, Joseph Warner, Stuart Gillig, Katy Mohr, and Trent Wagoner.

Top row:  Jonathan Warner, John Mowery, and Joseph Sweeney.

With a cumulative GPA of 4.503 Kelsey Blake (left) is the Salutatorian for the class of 2012.  She is the daughter of Todd and Mary Blake (St. Christopher Parish) and plans to attend Indiana University to study international business.  At Cardinal Ritter, Kelsey is active in National Honor Society, Student Ambassadors, Cross Country, Tennis, and Big Sis/Lil Sis. 

Laura Wilhelm (right) is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2012.  She has achieved a 4.576 cumulative GPA and is the daughter of Frank and Paula Wilhelm (St. Christopher Parish).  Laura intends to study journalism or communications at Butler University in the fall.  She stays busy at CRHS with Student Council; she is also the senior class president, a Student Ambassador, and Campus Ministry leader.

1. Best adaptation of a Rock music tune for a cheer

2. Best Percussion.

A grand total of 12 bands competed and your Raider Pep Band placed 3rd in their division - earning them this trophy!

Here are some of the ways we'll celebrate:

Service Project:  Canned Food Drive - Each student should bring in at least 5 canned goods.  The class with the highest participation will win an entire week out of dress code!

Monday (In Our Community) - Liturgy Attire

Tuesday (In Our Students) - Elementary School/Little Kid Day - Students dress in support of their grade school or dress like a "little kid."

Wednesday (In Our Nation) - Red White & Blue Day

Thursday (In Our Vocations) - Favorite Saint - Each class will be assigned a saint (Valentine, Patrick, Nick, Michael, Peter)  More to come...

Seniors vs Faculty Volleyball (girls)

Friday (In Our Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers) - Spirit Wear/Black & Red - Students supporting the seniors should wear black, supporting the teachers should wear red.

Seniors vs Faculty Basketball (boys)  Return of the dance off at halftime!

The following items will be accepted:
Books, bicycles and bicycle accessories, telephone systems, cardboard, cellular phones, televisions,
PCs (personal computers), styrofoam, laptops/notebooks, integrated circuits (IC), desktop
computers/CPUs, computer mice, CRT Monitors (no bare CRT tubes), microphones, mainframe
computers, laserdisc players, scanners, computer keyboards, printers, VCR/DVD/CD players, fax
machines, gaming systems (Xbox, DS, Sony, etc.), back-up power supply systems, power supplies,
photocopiers, surge protectors, toner cartridges, Palm Pilots/PDAs, microwaves, motors, CDs/DVDs/Blue
Ray/oppy disks/thumb drives, computer boards, electronic wiring, copiers, power cables, cash
registers, electronic motors, satellite components, metals - aluminum, copper, brass, nickel, batteries,
cardboard, phone books, plastics 1-7, copy paper, (no carbon paper), glass, (amber, green, clear only),
styrofoam, (no dirty containers.)

We ask for a $5.00 donation for all CRT televisions and monitors.
WHAT: Recycling Event
WHEN: Wednesday January 18th, 7:30am-2:30pm
WHERE: Cardinal Ritter High School. 3360 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Contact newsroom@cardinalritter.org if you have questions.

The swimming and diving team competed at the Indiana Crossroads Conference meet on Saturday.  The girls defended their title to come away with the ICC Championship!  The boys finished a strong 3rd. 

Several Raiders took individual conference champ titles:

Zack Sayre - 50 Free & 100 Back
Cali Nash - 1 meter Diving
Mollie Rader - 500 Free
Catie Myers, Anna Francis, Briana Stewart & Mollie Rader - 400 Free Style Relay.

Conference runner-ups too:
Caroline Bauserman - 200Free
Jordain Graff - 1 meter diving
Anna Francis - 100 Fly & 100 Back (new school record in the backstroke)

Team Scores

Girls:
Ritter 318, Speedway 248, Park Tudor 188, Scecina 165, Beech Grove 160, Indianapolis Lutheran 29
Boys:
Beech Grove 338, Speedway 327, Ritter 201, Scecina 168, Park Tudor 30, Indianapolis Lutheran 9

Friday 12/16 – B1 and B2 finals

Monday 12/19 – R1 and R2

Tuesday 12/20 – B3 and B4

Wednesday 12/21 – R3 and R4

Study Tables are review sessions for students with their teachers in advance of final exams.  In most cases these sessions are not required, but students are strongly encouraged to attend.  On Friday 12/16, regular classes will end at 2pm with students asked to participate in study tables at that time.  On Monday the 19th, classes will again end at 2pm with study tables to follow.  On Tuesday the 20th, study tables will run from 11:30am-2pm with a 2pm dismissal.  For Wednesday the 21st, finals will be completed near 11am with the Christmas Program immediately following finals in the gym.

CLICK HERE for a listing of CRHS study tables by date.

CLICK HERE for a listing of Jr. High study tables.

Click the photo and get on the Turf Team!  CLICK HERE to see the vision of Cardinal Ritter High School - coming Summer 2012!

Monday:
All-School Liturgy
Dress: Liturgy
10:20am St Michael

Tuesday:
Dress: Class theme day

Wednesday:
Dress: Quadruplet Day –

sets of four students dress alike

Thursday:
Dress: Class Color Day

Seniors: blue

Juniors: yellow

Sophomores: purple

Freshman: green

Junior high: orange

Powder Puff Game (game starts at 2:00)

Friday:
2:20 pep rally in the gym
Dress: Black Out
*Homecoming Football Game Friday Night vs. Beech Grove

The homecoming dance will be on Saturday from 8:00 – 11:00 pm.   Chaperones can volunteer with Mrs. Wilzbacher at mwilzbacher@cardinalritter.org

Our service project for homecoming week is Blanket Indianapolis.  Drops of your donation of new or gently used blankets to help Indianapolis' homeless population.  We will accept donations at school through Friday.

Everyone is welcome to come and hear the message of the future for Cardinal Ritter High School.

• Wednesday September 21st
• CRHS gym
• Must be 21
• 5:30pm - Tours of school
• 6pm - Drinks & hors d'oeuvres
• 7pm - Complimentary Dinner and Program

RSVP today at advancement@cardinalritter.org or call 317-927-7825

Homecoming is September 30th at St. Vincent Health Field at Marian University.

http://prestigeindiana.com/avon.html

Prestige Senior Portraits Customer Service Number 317-829-2088

In honor of the Class of 2012, Prestige Portraits' September Special includes a 2, 3 or 4 outfit session for only $12.00.  (A savings of $13.00-$63.00)

Gold Star schools undergo a rigorous process to raise student achievement by creating local community advisory groups that review student data, set specific student goals, and commit to maximizing the time and skills of the school counselor. The official award presentation will be at the Indiana School Counselor Association (ISCA) fall conference in Indianapolis on November 11, 2011.

"Indiana's Gold Star Schools collaborate with community partners to assist the school counselor(s) in making data-based decisions to ensure that all students are successful," says IDOE School Counselor Consultant Amanda Culhan. "We recognize Cardinal Ritter High School for understanding the tremendous impact that school counselors can have in helping students succeed in school and also to plan for post-secondary success."

We're proud of the entire Guidance Department and the way they "Represent Ritter" with this achievement:  Chris Ardelean - Registrar, Joanne Lettich - Guidance Department Director, Lindsay Thomas - Guidance Counselor, Michael Clark - Junior High Guidance Counselor, Lisa Brannick - Social Worker, and Dora Villegas - Guidance Secretary/Translator.

The Cardinal Ritter varsity football team has been invited to participate in the Colts Horseshoe Hall of Fame Classic.  The Raiders take on Speedway this Saturday at 5pm.  Tickets are $10 when purchased through Cardinal Ritter with $2 from each ticket coming back to CRHS. Tickets at the door on game day will be $13.00 and none of that money goes to Cardinal Ritter.  Tickets will be available at school Thursday and Friday.

Mr. Roach will be available for last minute ticket purchases on Saturday from 1pm-3pm in the Athletic Office.

Contact the Athletic Office for more information. 924-4333 x131 or jroach@cardinalritter.org

Discount tickets for youth Football players

Youth football player tickets are $5.00 (Players must be in uniform jersey when entering and attending the game. Those players will be allowed to form a tunnel on the field to welcome the Raiders prior to Kick-Off)

The girls soccer team now stands at 3-0!

Way to go Raiders!

•     Creating menus to fulfill the nutritional needs of the students
•     Monitoring and maintaining proper sanitation procedures for food preparation, storage of food, cleanliness of   facilities and equipment
•     Supervision of kitchen staff
•     Purchasing of food items and supplies
•     Diligent adherence to state and federal nutritional regulations and timely filing of all governmental reports

This position requires an individual who is organized and professional, with excellent leadership skills. Prefer at least 3-5 years of related work experience. Candidate must have strong problem solving skills, the ability to work independently and the business expertise to operate within a budget. Basic skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required. Familiarity with My Mealtime software desired.


Send resume by August 12th to:


Janette Lynch
Financial Director
Cardinal Ritter High School
3360 W 30th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Fax: 317-927-7929
Email: jlynch@cardinalritter.org

Just in time for the new school year, we've added My Cardinal Ritter to CardinalRitter.org!  Parents and students will want to bookmark this page or make it your homepage.  We've taken the information that is most important to current parents and students and put it all on one page.  For example, if you're looking for an important form or today's sports schedule, you can find it all on the same page.  You can get there by clicking My Cardinal Ritter in the upper right-hand corner of any page on CardinalRitter.org.

You also may have noticed the little My Cardinal Ritter tab at the bottom of the page.  We call this the "backpack."  When you click the tab, a mini website will come up from the bottom.  Here you can pick what group you belong to:  Current Parents, Potential Parents, Current Students, Alumni, and Faculty & Staff.  Once you select your group, a customized set of links will show up - links that are more likely to interest your specific group.  If you have trouble finding what you're looking for, you may find it in your backpack!  If you have any problems or questions, contact CRHS Communications Coordinator Vicki Murphy at vmurphy@cardinalritter.org.

Our uniform supplier is Risse Brothers School Uniforms (formerly known as Campus Outfitters.)   They are looking for some parents to work at the sale.  This would be a good way to get started on your volunteer hours for next school year.  Call the school office if you are interested.   Risse Brothers  store is located next to Castleton Square Mall and the address and phone are:

Our dress code regulations are printed in the student handbook.  If you have questions please contact Tara Rembusch in the school office at 924-4333

Congratulations to those honored at the Spring Sports banquet on May 25th.  CLICK HERE to see the list of honorees.

Both the freshman boys and girls track and field teams placed 1^st in the city tourney for freshman

Freshman City Champions for the Boys:

Malik Davis in the 100, 200, and 400 Meter Runs

Ryan McAndres in the 1600 Meters

Caleb Hernandez in the 800 Meters

4 X 100 Relay – Malik Davis, Russell Watkins, Logan Joiner, Caleb Hernandez

4 X 400 and 4 X 800 Relays – Nick Zetzl, Ryan McAndrews, Sean Johnson, and Caleb Hernandez

Freshman City Champions for the Girls

Alexis Finnell – Long Jump and 100 Meter Dash

Courtney Cmehil – 200 Meter Run

4 X 800 Relay – Annie Hines, Madison Witczak, Shayna Grady, Katie Hiskes

4 X 100 Relay – Alexis Finnell, Courtney Cmehil, Miranda Egenolf, Katie Cesnik

4 X 400 Relay – Katie Hiskes, Courtney Cmheil, Miranda Egenolf, Alexis Finnell

Score: Cardinal Ritter 3, Ben Davis 2. 

At Regionals, the Raiders fell short against Brebeuf.  Congrats on a GREAT season!

(front l to r) Liz Landers, Taylor Rogers, Emily Metallic

(back l to r)  Leah Bullock, Katie Christian, Lilly Martin, Anna Hession, Coach Eric Potthast

CLICK HERE to watch it online!

The boys and girls freshmen track & field teams won City Championship.  Way to go!

Don't miss the Brain Game SATURDAY NIGHT (5/21) AT 7pm on WTHR, Channel 13.  This past Saturday night airing was bumped because of a late running golf match.  We'll finally see how the Cardinal Ritter Raiders became Brain Game Champions!  (The contest was taped last month.)