PC and Taylor Swift

On Wednesday , October 24 , PC registered for & viewed a Live Webcast of Taylor Swift promoting her Read Every Day campaign. she was at a school in New York City. The Web Cast took place in the library and lasted for 35 minutes.  Taylor Swift answered questions from students in schools from different continents. She spoke about how important reading was and still is to her because reading takes her away on adventures and also is an outlet to express problems . She explained how she gets ideas for all the songs she writes & sings  from real life experiences. She said that when she was younger , she was bullied in junior high  & couldn't wait to take refuge in a new book, play her guitar, sing  or write in her journal .  Taylor Swift is an inspiration to our students who attended the Web Cast which was set up through Ms. Devlin's association with Scholastic & with the expertise of Mr. Liddle who made sure that we had  enough internet bandwidth to stream the live video webcast through our PC computer. After the Q&A was over, Taylor sang  a song from her new CD titled Red.  It was a worthwhile educational , inspirational & entertaining event. Thanks to Ms. Macaluso who gave her approval for this new experience to take place.

Paladins win over FCA 37 -20 at Rutgers' High Point Solution Stadium

PC matches with FCA at Rutgers Stadium.

Paramus Catholic's football team, under the leadership of Coach Chris Partridge, traveled
to Rutgers to meet FCA of Washington DC.  The Paladins showed control and skill which resulted in a 37-20 win over FCA.

PC's marching band wows the fans with its Jersey theme. Songs of Bruce Springsteen, Frankie Valli, and Whitney Houston resounded through the stadium. They ended their performance with the perfect formation of an N J in honor of our
garden state.

Following the well fought win, the team regroups to hear words of praise from Coach Partridge

The smiles of the  coaches along with PC President James Vail
are ones that come from hard work, pride, and determination.

Kicker, Matt Gollabek, a new addition to the PC football team, has earned his place among the ranks of the other talented young athletes.

It is all about team work.

Dean of students, Ms. Stella Scarano, congratulating junior Tyrone Washington

Senior Erik Santiago's smile says it all!

Paramus Catholic over St. Joe's 44 - 35

Photography teacher Justin Pedrick captures the magic of Paladin Pride.

PC provided 14 buses to carry Paladin fans to Don Bosco Prep to support their team! The Paladins may have lost the game, but they are winners to their fellow Paladins.

                                                       There is nothing like a Paladin!!!!!!

Paramus Catholic's Tennis Coach Ron Zorovich's Kind Words

The varsity tennis team will be saying goodbye to two seniors.  Natalie Cioffari and Brindsi Liberty.  

Our captain and 1st singles player Natalie Cioffari had an outstanding season with a record of 11-5.  She participated in the Ramapo College Fall Classic Tournament and won 5 of the 6 matches played.  She has been part of the team since her freshman year where she started as our 2nd singles player and moved up to 1^st singles her junior and senior year. She has been a tremendous addition to our team and has been instrumental in motivating the team to a higher standard of play.  She has received letters of interest from top colleges. (Rutgers, Ramapo, Manhattan). Natalie’s inspirational pre match pep talks of her motto “Never give up” will be missed by her teammates.

Brindsi Liberty started as a freshman doubles player and has moved to first doubles her junior and senior year.  She has been a consistent player, and has shown marked improvement in her game over the last 4 years.  Brindsi was very instrumental in closing our win against Pascack Valley with a third set tie breaker in the dark!  This was a very proud win since PC has not won against them in 9 years!

The remaining team has shown incredible sportsmanship, improvement and courteousness.  Our overall record may not be paper worthy but all the girls have contributed to our wins and played with their heart and soul by showing an incredible love for the game. 

I wish Natalie and Brindsi good luck in college and look forward to training with the girls next year. 

Praise for PC Students

Have you seen the Bergen Record's article about Tent CIty?
Visit the link below and read about the wonderful students at PC.

Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.


http://www.northjersey.com/news/opinions/174310191_The_Record__Understanding_poverty.html

Former Graduate Represents Saint John's at tonight's presidential debate!!!!!

Najaah Daniels, PC Class of 2011, is one of a few students who was chosen to represent
 St. John's University at tonight's presidential debate. She is St. John's official ambassador and will be able to address the candidates this evening.
If her question does not make television it will be streamed live on ST. John's Web site.

Paramus Catholic and St. John's are extremely proud of her. She will be in our prayers!

PC Pink Outs this month's all school Mass.

Students of Paramus Catholic will be donning pink ribbons at this Thursday's all school Mass. The Cancer Awareness club continues to spread the word about this devastating disease.

Girls' Soccer Team Enters Bergen County Tournament

The Girls Varsity Soccer team defeated Teaneck yesterday (10/2) 8-0.  Goals were scored by Chelsi Nurse (2), Delaney Suarez, Kimmee Mignone, Annalyse Vassallo, Gabby Villar, Kelly Banas, and Julianna Mascelli.

The team improved their record to 7-3 and face Ramsey in the Bergen County Tournament Round of 16 at Ramsey H.S. at 12:00 on Sunday.

Paramus Catholic's student recognized by National Hispanic Recognition Program

Paramus Catholic's own, Nicholas Cruz, has been recognized by the 2012-2013 National Hispanic Recognition Program

National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP)

An Opportunity for Hispanic/Latino Students

The National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) identifies academically outstanding Hispanic/Latino high school students. Each year, the NHRP honors nearly 5,000 of the highest-scoring students from the approximately 235,000 Hispanic/Latino juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT®. These students are from the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Mariana Islands and the Marshall Islands, as well as U.S. citizens attending schools abroad. Approximately 200 of the top-scoring PAA™ students from Puerto Rico are also included.
Although the NHRP does not provide a financial reward, being named is an important academic recognition, and this achievement should be indicated on your college applications. NHRP is proud to honor outstanding students and make this information available to subscribing colleges and universities that are particularly interested in communicating with academically exceptional Hispanic/Latino students (collegeboard.com).

Paramus Catholic's Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit Program

 Paramus Catholic High School is proud to announce those students who have been commended by the 2013 National Merit Program: 
Alyssa Carozza, Kevin Degnan, Brigid Fitzpatrick, Jacqueline Grant, Anthony Kasper, and
 Aislinn Keriigan. We are proud of our Paladins! Congratulations to the students and to their families!

Paramus Catholic's Cancer Awareness Club

Paramus Catholic High School's Cancer Awareness Club will be coloring the halls of PC pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In an effort to continue the fight against cancer and to raise awareness of this disease, the club will be selling bracelets for $2.,  pens $1., rings $1, and pins $1.
Pink OUT T-Shirts can be ordered for $10.00 each as well as  pink ADDIDAS draw string bags with zipped pocket for $18.00 each.
If you are interested in ordering either the bag or T-shirt, please call Ms. Gaglione at 201 445 4466 x. 241.

You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the things you think you cannot do.
- Eleanor Roosevelt

PC's Environmental Club continues to give back to the community.

PC students clean up the trailside of  theTenafly Nature Center.

The pond located in the Tenafly Nature Center.



Mr. Mulligan explains the "blow down" of a tree from a storm. Students learn that this occurrance creates new and vital habitats.



Paramus Catholic's Environmental Club

A perfect weather day for PC's environmental club to help maintain nature's beauty.

Clean up along the trail of the Tenafly Nature Center.

Paladin Pride

Paladin Pride! Catch it!

Paladins suppoprt their school at the Ridgewood vs Paramus Catholic football game this past Friday night.