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CBC
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Foodtruck Wars and YXE Beer Wars festival take over Saskatoon this weekend
People in Saskatoon can enjoy more than 50 food and beverage vendors at the Foodtruck and Beer Wars festival this weekend. The food trucks will be parked along Porter Street between Holy Cross High School and Lions Arena parking lot Friday to Sunday. The beer festival will be held at the Lions Arena rink on Friday and Saturday night.
Chicago Tribune
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Fired Nationals GM Mike Rizzo wants to buy a thank-you round for fans in DC before Home Run Derby
WASHINGTON — Fired Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wants to buy a round for fans at two sports bars in Washington before Monday's All-Star Home Run Derby. Rizzo posted on social media Friday an extended thank you to fans, which included an offer to buy a 'Round on Riz' over a couple of hours before the Home Run Derby in Atlanta. Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez were fired Sunday with the last-place Nationals headed for a sixth consecutive losing season since winning their first World Series in 2019. The moves came with the Nats holding the No. 1 pick in this weekend's amateur draft. Mike DeBartolo was named interim GM. Rizzo, 64, had been general manager since 2009 and added the title of president of baseball operations four years later. 'From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every fan who has supported my goal to lead this franchise to greatness with integrity, honesty and professionalism,' Rizzo wrote. 'D.C. has become our home in every sense of the word and I could not imagine a better place to have done it all together than the nation's capital.' Rizzo, a Chicago native, was a three-sport athlete at Holy Cross High School in River Grove and played baseball at Triton College and St. Xavier, out of which the California Angels drafted him in 1982.
Glasgow Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
S1 students dance at Bothwell Castle for heritage project
The performance, by Holy Cross High School's S1 pupils, was a part of the launch of Sounds of Scotland—Historic Environment Scotland's (HES) 2025 theme for the Making Sense of Scotland programme. The innovative project was delivered in partnership with YDance, Scotland's national youth dance organisation, and involved multiple creative workshops throughout May. (Image: Supplied) All S1 pupils were offered a chance to participate, and those eager to delve deeper signed up for the project. Twenty S1 pupils took part in a week-long creative exploration. They learned about the impact of climate change on Scotland's historic environment, worked with experts in the field, and co-created their response. Read more: Glasgow students have 'best day ever' at state-of-the-art Scottish Ambulance base Glasgow businesses named and shamed for 'deliberate' unpaid tax 'Fabulous' Glasgow flat that is unexpectedly back on the market selling for £95k The project culminated in a dance film, showcasing movement, behind-the-scenes moments, and the students' reflections on their experiences. It will now be screened at Holy Cross High School and used as a digital resource to inspire creative projects. (Image: Supplied) Stephen Duncan, director of marketing and engagement at HES, said: "We believe heritage is a living, breathing resource—not just to be observed, but experienced. "Making Sense of Scotland is about unlocking the power of our historic places to inspire creativity, participation and connection. "This project with Holy Cross High School pupils and YDance brings together climate education, local history, and the expressive power of dance to help young people make sense of their world—past, present and future. "It was incredible to see how the students interpreted their learning and showcased the Sounds of Scotland theme with their creative performance under the backdrop of the historic Bothwell Castle." Anna Kenrick, artistic director and chief executive officer of YDance, said: "This was a truly inspiring project that gave young people the chance to engage creatively with their heritage. "Through dance, they explored and communicated complex ideas around climate change in a way that was personal, bold and authentic."
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Holy Cross High School recognizes legacy graduates
As members of the Holy Cross High School class of 2025 received their diplomas earlier this month, many of them carried on a family legacy of graduating from Diocese of Scranton schools. It's something school officials hope will continue and want to expand. This year's class had 24 graduates out of 75 who are members of legacy families, or families where members have attended a Catholic high school in the diocese for more than one generation. The legacy family graduates made up 32% of this year's graduating class. School officials have recognized these families for 10 years. Jennifer Stonikinis, an English teacher at the school in Dunmore, said the school's Alumni Society, with the support of Principal Benjamin Tolerico, came up with the idea as a way to recognize the schools that created Holy Cross' identity and values, and the people that have supported Catholic education. 'There were so many high schools that are part of the makeup of Holy Cross and the parents and grandparents that proudly attended these schools should also be celebrated for their desire and sacrifices to have their children and/or grandchildren attend a Catholic school,' Stonikinis said in an email. 'We too are proud that so many families continue to choose our Holy Cross family and continue this wonderful tradition.' Holy Cross High School was formed in July 2007 from a merger of Bishop Hannan High School in Scranton and Bishop O'Hara High School in Dunmore. The former Bishop Hannan High School itself came about from consolidations of various Catholic high schools in Scranton. Tolerico said what is neat about legacy families is how the former schools still live on in what is now Holy Cross and the shared experience of families through generations. He said the number of legacy families in graduating classes has gone up since it Stonikinis came up with the idea. 'I think it is something our families look forward to celebrating as the years have gone on and the word has spread of this tradition,' Tolerico said. Olivia Strazzeri is one of the graduates who is part of a legacy family. Her father Louis Strazzeri graduated from the former Bishop Hannan in 2000. The Throop resident said having a parent that graduated from a Catholic high school played a role when she was deciding where to go to high school. 'When it came time to choose, remembering stories my dad would tell me and the great memories he had attending a Catholic high school definitely persuaded me to choose Holy Cross so I could make those memories for myself,' she said. Olivia, who plans to attend Wilkes University studying pharmacy and Spanish, said being a part of a legacy family is meaningful. 'Holy Cross is a very familial place. Being a part of a legacy, however, makes it even more special. At any sporting event or school play, observing my father speak to his former teachers, some of whom taught me, was a really fascinating thing,' she said. 'Being a part of a generational tradition was really unique and something I try not to take for granted. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing the stories teachers had of my dad in high school and it's an experience I hope to give my own children one day. I was thrilled to experience being a legacy family as the younger legacy and hope to carry on the tradition with my own children.' * Members of the Holy Cross High School class of 2025 and their family members who graduated from a school in the Diocese of Scranton pose for a photo. The Catholic high school in Dunmore recognized 24 Legacy Families in this year's graduating class. (Submitted) * Lou Strazzeri, left, who graduated from Bishop Hannon High School in 2000, poses for a photo with his daughter Olivia Strazzeri, who graduated this year from Holy Cross High School. The two are among 24 Legacy Families in this year's graduating class. (Submitted) * Olivia Strazzeri, center, poses for a photo with her parents, Lou Strazzeri, who graduated from Bishop Hannon High School in 2000, and Kelly Strazzeri on her graduation day from Holy Cross High School. (Submitted) Show Caption 1 of 3 Members of the Holy Cross High School class of 2025 and their family members who graduated from a school in the Diocese of Scranton pose for a photo. The Catholic high school in Dunmore recognized 24 Legacy Families in this year's graduating class. (Submitted) Expand Olivia said her family was happy for her when she graduated earlier this month. 'As the graduate, my hope was to always make my entire family proud, and it's something I can confidently say I think I accomplished,' she said. Louis Strazzeri said he felt proud to provide his daughter with the same quality education he received from the diocese. 'I am proud my daughter and I are both proud graduates of the Diocese of Scranton school system,' he said. Strazzeri said being a legacy family means he will always be a part of the Holy Cross family. Tolerico said Stonikinis continues to look at new and creative ways to connect the past to the present. Stonikinis said she hopes to get more alumni involved with the school as it moves into its 18th year of operation.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School
Over the next few weeks, The Times-Tribune is honored to present the profiles of each member of the Scholastic Superstars Class of 2025. These outstanding students were nominated by their schools and chosen by a panel of local officials. * Zachary Kovaleski (Zachary Kovaleski) * Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School(Zachary Kovaleski) Show Caption 1 of 2 Zachary Kovaleski (Zachary Kovaleski) Expand Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of being able to maintain my grades and balance my time between school, extracurriculars, work, service projects, and my hobbies. Q: What were your most rewarding school or community activities? A: At school, the student council has allowed me to help students find enjoyment in school, and in the community, assisting in my parish has demonstrated the impact of bringing people together for good. Q: What is something you do to relax? A: In my spare time, I like to write short stories, spend time with friends, take long drives, golf, and listen to music to relax. Q: Plans after high school graduation? A: College, major in civil engineering to ultimately become a practicing engineer and entrepreneur. Q: Who do you most admire and why? A: I admire my father, Jeff Kovaleski, more than anyone, for how he has been able to balance being a principal, borough council president, and committee head while also spending time taking care of his family and putting his moral values first. Q: What advice do you have for younger students? A: Always keep working, never give up, and be there for each other, because you never know what someone is going through or how much reaching out to them can mean. Show others that you appreciate them. A little about Zachary Kovaleski Hometown: Dickson City Parents: Brenda and Jeffrey Kovaleski Some of his honors: Valedictorian, National Honor Society, honorable mention Cum Laude on the National Spanish Exam, Voice of Democracy Audio Essay district winner. Some of his activities: History club, chess club, Mock Trial, student council. Some of his athletics: Baseball, golf. Some of his community service: Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program, Leadership Northeast's Tomorrow's Leaders Today program, Little League volunteer, church volunteer. What his nominator said: 'He is a joy to know and an outstanding member of his own local community.'
