First and foremost, I would like to thank VC alum, Melissa Hanley Singh '05, for her hard work over the last year as editor of the VRCS Newsletter. She did an amazing job, and set the bar incredibly high! I apologize now for any oversights or errors that I may make. Please send any critiques or requests for changes to my email.

Second, I want to share how extremely excited I am to begin this new school year. I will never forget my work at Venango Catholic High School, and its legacy will no doubt influence all that I do. I truly hope to keep the Viking spirit alive as much as possible moving forward.

With that being said, there are some wonderful things happening at St. Stephen School, and I am proud to say that Catholic Education in Venango County is ALIVE AND WELL!

• Grades 7 and 8 are returning to our building and the top floor will house a middle school program. Our staff will work to intentionally prepare students both socially and academically for 9th grade. We believe that the strong foundation received at St. Stephen School will no doubt produce the future valedictorians, scholar athletes and good citizens of our surrounding public high schools.

• With the help of McKenzie Healy and Bob Larkin, work on the playground is in progress! We have purchased a wonderful set of equipment that will be an asset to our campus. This will be an ongoing project with lots of opportunities for expansion.

• The bottom floor dehumidifier systems are up and running! The air quality is noticeably improved and we will see a difference in wear-and-tear on the building as well as electricity costs.

• NEW THIS YEAR--All families are asked to attend a parent-orientation on August 19th. There will be two sessions: 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, both in the cafeteria. At each session, families will be given their paperwork to sign and complete for the school year, as well as learn about many new and exciting changes. There will be information on the return of parent partnership hours, as well as the integration of our new student information system, FACTS.

Peace,

Ms. Chandley

Thursday 50/50: Joe Catalano

Friday 50/50: Mary Firster

Saturday 50/50: Leon Kulinski

Big Winner Raffle: Cindy Ryczko

Quilt Raffle: Diane Crawford

Chinese Auction:

Item 1--Erica Griffith

Item 2--Patty Skiba

Item 3--Michael Zaccaria

Item 4--Michelle Craig

Item 5--Bill Healy

Item 6--Megan Madden

Item 7--Dawn Salata

Item 8--Sommer Elliot

Item 9--Megan Madden

Item 10--Annette Hoover

Item 11--Sharon Jez

Item 12--Michael Zaccaria

Item 13--Bill Healy

Item 14--Heather Harmon

Item 15--Sue Homan

Item 16--Kendall Miller

Item 17--Katie Chandley

Item 18--Susan Trout

Item 19--Bill Healy

Item 20--Elliot Lavalle

Item 21--Carol Wilkinson

Central Electric Cooperative

Booth Sponsors:

Klapec Auto Body

Laurel Eye Clinic

R. Lee James

PMP Printing

Dr. Joseph & Janice Grunenwald

First United National Bank - The FUN Bank

Edward Jones - Chris Rakow

Franklin Elks BPOE # 110

Farmers National Bank

Oil Region Alliance

Deb & Chris Sobina

The Liederbach Family

Friend of Catholic Education

Saint Elizabeth Center

Franklin Knights of Columbus Council #1020

The Merkel Family

FOE Aerie #283

Bounce House Sponsor

Polish National Alliance 905

Friend of Catholic Education

Deb Lutz

Beth Gast & Dr. Steven Gregortich

The Zlotnicki Family

Nick & Jean Moran

Oil City Catholic Community Daily Mass Attendee's

Friend of Catholic Education

Susan McBride

Festival Supporter:

Snyder Electric

Little Guy Grill

Auto Divide

Kulinski Dental

Friend of Catholic Education

Beth Gast & Dr. Steven Gregortich

To Everyone That Donated Baked Goods, Thank You!

To Everyone That Donated Candy, Thank You!

To Everyone That Volunteered, Thank You!

To Everyone That Attended Our Festival, Thank You!

Saturday July 27, 2024

Wildcat Manor, Franklin, PA

After Mass on Sunday to view the renovations at St. Joe's Church, Oil City.

Left to right:

Bridgid McIntyre, Guy Johnson, Tom Reinsel, Dan Serafin, Judge Oliver Lobaugh, Greg Thompkins/wife, and Dr. Linda Rose Frank.

Please use the link on our website to send us any Alumni updates! We hope to feature celebrations such as marriages, births, career promotions, etc., as well as honor those who have passed away. Please send any information you feel is worth sharing.

Administration:

Katherine Chandley, Principal

Misti Kresinski, Dir. of Advancement

Beth Metz, Dir. of Finance, Athletics

Faculty and Staff:

Greg Knox

Marybeth Hutchinson

Mary McDonough

Heather Marvin

Heather Harmon

Andree Sporer

Jill Lander

Martina Love

MaryAnne Oliver

Alicia McMillen

Shannon Goreczny

Tiffany Warner

Venango Region Catholic School Board of Directors:

Bob Puleo, Chair

McKenzie Healy, Vice-Chair

Dr. Ray Feroz

Deb Sobina

Fr. Foradori