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2010 Omaha District History Day Winners:
On Wednesday, March 10th, 24 eighth-graders from St. Cecilia competed with students from 18 other junior high schools across the metro at the District History Day finals, held at the Durham Museum.
Advancing to State History Day on April 17 in Lincoln are: Georgia S. - 3rd place Paper; Hannah L. - 3rd place Individual Performance; Nathan J - 2nd place Individual Performance; Maureen B. - 1st place Paper; Jack P. & Ben S. - 1st place Website; Maggie H. & Antonia V. - 1st place Group Performance.
Quiz Bowl Team
The 8th grade Quiz Bowl team of Jack B., Jack P., Kevin J., and Kendall W. took third place at the Gross Quiz Bowl on February 26.
Scholarships Announced
Wednesday was Scholarship Announcement Day for the local Catholic High Schools. Nine of the St. Cecilia Class of 2010 were awarded academic scholarships because of their top scores on the schools' entrance exam. Those students are: Jamie J. - Mercy High School; Jack P. - Creighton Prep; Lily N., Michaela P., Olivia G., and Simone D. - Duchesne Academy; Hannah R. - Skutt Catholic; Kevin J. - Mt. Michael; Ricky G. - Gross Catholic.
In addition, St. Cecilia Cathedral Parish Endowment scholarships are awarded to the St. Cecilia 8th graders to be used at the Catholic high school of their choice. These scholarships are based on Grade Point Averages. Winners of the $500 Endowment Scholarships are: Hannah R., Jack P., Ben S., Maureen B., Jack B., Jamie J., Nathan J., Janine B., Toni V., Maggie H., and Simone D.
Rotary Club 8th Grade Boy and Girl
The Rotary Club of Omaha awards the Outstanding 8th Grade Boy and Girl Awards. The selection is based on character, leadership, scholarship, and appearance. The Outstanding 8th Grade Girl is Hannah R. Runners-up are Jamie J., Michaela P., and Hannah L. The Outstanding 8th Grade Boy is Ben S. Runners-up are Zane Z. and Kyle P.
Knights of Columbus District Free Throw Contest Winners
Congratulations to Ethan M. - 9 year old division; James L. - 11 year old division; Brandon W. - 13 year old division.
History Day Winners
On Sunday, February 7, all of the St. Cecilia 8th graders competed in the school level of the National History Day competition. The winners in each category were:
Individual Exhibit: 1st Janae H.; 2nd David L., Honorable Mention Lily N.
Group Exhibit (1): 1st (tie) Abigail J. & Olivia G.; Hannah R. & Cassidy S.
Group Exhibit (2): 1st Kyle P. & Kendall W.; 2nd Cory F. and Ben P.
Website: 1st (tie) Michaela P; Jack P. & Ben S.
Group Documentary: 1st Mia S. & Joey S.
Group Performance: 1st Maggie H. & Antonia V.
Individual Performance: 1st Nathan J.; 2nd Hannah L; Honorable Mention Jamie J.
Historical Paper: 1st Maureen B.; Honorable Mention Georgia S.
UNO Heartland Middle School Honor Choir
Four St. Cecilia students were selected, through audition, to be part of the UNO Middle School Honor Choir. They performed on Friday, January 29, at the UNO Strauss Recital Hall. The students selected were Pierre L., Veronica H., Nathan J., and Lily N.
Creighton Prep Afternoon of Science Honors
A team of St. Cecilia 8th graders competed at the Creighton Prep Afternoon of Science on October 25. Individual honors were won by Jack B. - 1st place in Water Balloon Launch and Ben S. 2nd place in Egg Drop.
Congratulations to the St. Cecilia Chess Club!
On October 17, five St. Cecilia Chess Club players competed in the Spring Lake Elementary Chess Tournament. Liam O. placed 3rd in the 1st and 2nd Grade Division; Kaiden P. placed 4th in the 4th Grade Division; Marshall B. placed 1st and George C. placed 2nd in the 5th Grade Division; and 4th grader Tara O. placed 4th in the 7th and 8th Grade Division.
The U.S. Department of Education named Saint Cecilia Cathedral Grade School a winner of the 2007 Blue Ribbon School Award. We were honored to be named a National school of Excellence in 1985 as well.
Saint Cecilia Grade School was the 2007 winner of the Creative Ticket Award from the Nebraska Arts Council and the Kennedy Center, providing an artist-in-residence experience for our students, and recognizing our commitment to all forms of arts education.
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