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Middle Level NJHS Induction Ceremony Ring and Rose Mass and Ceremony Middle Level Student Picnic TAPPS State Semi Finals Softball Playoff Game TAPPS Area Baseball Playoff Game High School Level Achievement Awards Eighth Grade Student Luncheon Elementary Level Crowning of Mary and Rosary Spring Fine Arts Festival Middle Level Students Create Rube Goldberg Machines TAPPS Regional Softball Playoff Game TAPPS Bi-District Baseball Playoff Game Video: Students Say Thank You TAPPS State Track and Field Meet Fifth Grade Living Wax Museum Eighth Grade Awards Ceremony Seventh Grade Awards Ceremony Sixth Grade Awards Ceremony TAPPS Regional Track and Field Meet TAPPS Bi-District Softball Playoff Game
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Schools | | | Varsity Softball Team Finishes Amazing Season The Lady Angels varsity softball team had an amazing undefeated 14-0 district season that led them to the playoffs with a first place rank in district. The team continued their undefeated streak with a 2-1 win against Katy’s St. John XXIII College Preparatory High School in the TAPPS Bi-District Playoffs. The team also defeated the defending state champion — Houston's Lutheran South Academy 4-3 in the TAPPS Regional Playoffs. These wins advanced the Lady Angels to compete in the TAPPS State Semi Finals against Sugar Land's Fort Bend Christian Academy. The TAPPS State Semi Finals ended 4-7. Read More on Campus News View Media Coverage: Corpus Christi Caller-Times Having Fun is Key for Incarnate Word Softball HS Baseball and Softball: Area and State Playoffs HS Baseball and Softball: Area State Pairings HS Baseball and Softball: Bi-District and Regional Playoffs South Texas Catholic Lady Angels Advance to TAPPS State Softball Playoffs Lady Angels Advance to TAPPS Regional Softball Game View Photos: TAPPS State Semi Finals Softball Playoff Game TAPPS Regional Softball Playoff Game TAPPS Bi-District Softball Playoff Game
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| | Middle Level Inducts Students into National Junior Honor Society A number of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society on May 13, 2016. A ceremony was held in the James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center with several families, students, faculty, and staff in attendance. View Photos: Middle Level NJHS Induction Ceremony
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| | Elementary Level Celebrates Crowning of Mary with Rosary The elementary level celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima with the Crowning of Mary on May 11, 2016 in the IWA Chapel. Students processed with flowers and a crown to honor Mary as the Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ. Following the procession, students, faculty, and staff prayed the Holy Rosary, which was led by the school’s Marian Club. View Photos: Elementary Level Crowning of Mary and Rosary
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| | Varsity Baseball Team Continues to Eye State After Season Ends The Angel varsity baseball team had a remarkable season that led them to the playoffs with a second place rank in district. The team defeated Katy's St. Johns XXIII College Preparatory High School 6-3 at the TAPPS Bi-District Playoffs — advancing them to the TAPPS Area Playoffs against Austin's St. Michael's Catholic Academy. Despite their team efforts and strong will, the Angels fell to the Crusaders with a final score of 6-10. Looking back at the baseball team's season, the Angels proved to be the team that will define the future of the program: a hard-nose, team-first, process-driven program that will keep their eyes on a state title and continue to work their way up the ladder of success. View Photos: TAPPS Bi-District Baseball Playoff Game
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| | Student Places at PSIA State Meet Sixth grader Olivia D'Anna received honorable mention in the on-site drawing category at the Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) State Meet on April 30, 2016. The meet was held at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth.
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| | Students and Parents Recognize Teachers National Teacher Appreciation Week was celebrated from May 2-6, 2016. We would like to thank all of our PTO, parents, and students for making this National Teacher Appreciation Week so special. View Video: Students Say Thank You
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| | High School Level Holds Ring and Rose Mass and Ceremony The senior class passed down their leadership to the junior class at the high school level's Ring and Rose Mass and Ceremony on May 13, 2016. Following Mass, class rings and students were blessed. View Photos: Ring and Rose Mass and Ceremony |
| | Middle Level Recognizes Student Accomplishments Each year, the middle level takes an opportunity to recognize students for their academic accomplishments. This year's sixth, seventh, and eighth grade award ceremonies were held May 2-4, 2016 consecutively at the school's James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center. View Photos: Sixth Grade Awards Ceremony View Photos: Seventh Grade Awards Ceremony View Photos: Eighth Grade Awards Ceremony
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| | Classroom Transforms into Living Wax Museum Traditional and Montessori fifth graders transformed the James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center into a living wax museum on May 5, 2016. Several parents and students from other classrooms visited the wax museum to listen to students present biographies on key people in history. View Photos: Fifth Grade Living Wax Museum
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| | Angels Place at TAPPS State Track and Field Meet Several high school level students placed at the TAPPS State Track and Field Championship on May 7, 2016. Cesar Hernandez made the All-State Track Team and McKenzie McCoy made the All-State Honorable Mention Track Team. In addition, Cesar broke the school record in the 200 meter run. He now holds the most school records in track: 200 meter run in 2016 (21.92), 400 meter run in 2015 (49.69), 4 X 200 relay in 2014 (1:33.1) and 4X400 relay in 2014 (3:28.57). | Boys' 200 Meter Run
Second Place: Cesar Hernandez Boys' 400 Meter Run
Fourth Place: Cesar Hernandez Girls' 400 Meter Run
Ninth Place: Anna Simank Girls' 4 X 100 Relay
Eighth Place: Hayley Guerra, Justine Guzman, Kesi Harris, and Amanda Spiegelhoff Girls' 4X400 Relay
Eighth Place: Remy Ellison, Anna Simank, Khelsey Smith, and Elizabeth Webster Girls' Shot Put
Fourth Place: Jacquelyn Douglas | Girls' Triple Jump
Ninth Place: Kesi Harris Boys Long Jump
Ninth Place: Cesar Hernandez Girls' Long Jump
Fifth Place: Justine Guzman Boys' High Jump
Sixth: Trevor Creamean Girls' High Jump
Seventh Place: Mary Ann Fergie Girls' Pole Vault
Third Place: McKenzie McCoy | View Photos: TAPPS State Track and Field Meet
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| | Eighth Graders Treated to Graduation Luncheon The middle level and PTO held a student luncheon for the eighth grade class to congratulate them as they finish their final days as middle schoolers. View Photos: Eighth Grade Student Luncheon
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| | Angels Shine Bright at Spring Fine Arts Festival Students from the elementary, middle, and high school levels participated in the Spring Fine Arts Festival on May 5, 2016. The evening featured artwork, band and choir performances, and theatre arts performances. View Photos: Spring Fine Arts Festival
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| | Students Place at TAPPS State Golf Tournament in Temple Junior William Teichman IV earned fourth place with a two-day score of 153 at the TAPPS State Golf Tournament on May 3, 2016 in Temple. In the girls' division, IWA junior Mikaela Rendon earned seventh place with a two-day score of 173. Both William and Mikaela were named to the All-State Golf Team. In addition, the IWA boys' golf team earned seventh place overall with two-day total of 684. View Media Coverage: Corpus Christi Caller-Times South Texas Catholic
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| | Middle Level Students Create Rube Goldberg Machines Students exercised their STEM skills by presenting their own Rube Goldberg machines. Each group used a variety of objects to do something simple in a complex way. View Photos: Middle Level Students Create Rube Goldberg Machines
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| | Angels Participate in St. Jude Research Hospital’s Math-A-Thon Elementary level students participated in the St. Jude Research Hospital’s Math-A-Thon throughout the year and raised $3,007. Several students completed the math program and earned a medal.
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| | High School Level Recognizes Students' Achievements Several students were recognized at this year's high school level achievement awards on May 12, 2016. Students were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements. View Photos: High School Level Achievement Awards
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| | Club Donates Homemade Blankets to Linus Project Middle level students from the school's Junior Optimist Club created six homemade blankets this school year to donate to those in need. The students presented the blankets to Dee Labay from the Linus Project on May 5, 2016. The Linus Project is a nonprofit organization that provides blankets to children of all ages who have experienced loss or a traumatic event. View Media Coverage: South Texas Catholic
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| | Musical Theatre History Revue Features Musical Performances Need a free night out with some great entertainment? The high school level theatre arts department will present “Musical Theatre History Revue” on May 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. The performance will be held in the Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium. Audience members will enjoy scenes from various Broadway shows and musicals.
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| | School Holds Retirement Ceremony for Physics Teacher Ray Perrone has taught physics at IWA for 30 years. Students and his colleagues agree that he makes learning physics a fun adventure in the classroom. This past November, Mr. Perrone was one of the many Angel faculty and staff members to be recognized for his years of service in Catholic education at the Diocesan Catholic Educators' Conference (DCEC). Mr. Perrone, who will retire at the end of the school year, will be honored with a tree dedication ceremony for shaping the minds of students at IWA. The ceremony will be held on June 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in front of the IWA Chapel. Students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni are all welcome to attend.
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| | Middle Level Students Enjoy End-of-the-Year Picnic Before the school year comes to an end, the middle level held a student picnic on May 13, 2016. Students enjoyed lunch, music, and games. View Photos: Middle Level End-of-the-Year Picnic
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| | Summer Camps Provide Fun for Students of All Ages Students are invited to participate in several of our summer camps. These camps allow students to practice positive attitudes, leadership skills, pride of accomplishment, loyalty to others, and self-discipline. Summer camps also encourage cooperation and teamwork, while allowing students to have a ton of fun!
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| | Upcoming Important Events As we near the end of the school year, please take note of the following event dates. Upcoming Events | |
