RECOGNIZING OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Our campus celebrated Catholic School Principals' Appreciation Day on November 17th to recognize our principals and assistant principals: Mrs. Stephanie Bottom, Ms. Pamela Carrillo, and Sr. Camelia Herlihy at the Elementary Level, Mr. Adolfo Garza and Mrs. Marci Levings at the Middle Level, and Mr. Jose Torres and Mrs. Darla Montaño at the High School Level. In addition to this special day, the Middle Level chose to wear ties to their weekly Mass on November 18th in honor of Mr. Garza.

View and Download Photos: Catholic School Principals' Appreciation Day

GUESTS HAVE FUN

AT CASINO NIGHT

Casino Night on November 19th was full of fun and games as alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends played slots, blackjack, roulette, Texas hold 'em, craps, let it ride, bingo, and more. Guests also enjoyed appetizers, drinks, a photo booth, and fabulous raffle prizes.

View and Download Photos: Casino Night

SCHOOL PROVIDES COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES

Admission representatives from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio visited our campus on November 17th to walk interested students through the application process. Students were also provided on-the-spot college acceptance and awarded scholarship offers! Visit our College and Career Guidance Center webpage and College Planning webpage to learn more.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR SHARE YOUR CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE

Students are going to fill a school bus with nonperishable food items for KIII-TV's "Share Your Christmas" Food Drive. At the Elementary Level, collection boxes have been placed in each classroom. Middle and High School Levels will have collection boxes at the front office. The campus will collect items through December 1st to benefit the Food Bank of Corpus Christi. Student council representatives from all levels are scheduled to present their collections during the live food drive broadcast on December 2nd at approximately 9:15 a.m.

PROGRAM TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT BUSINESS IN LOCAL COMMUNITY

Representatives from the Junior Achievement of South Texas met with first graders in Mrs. Ledesma's classroom to explain how family members' jobs and businesses contribute to the well-being of the family and of the community. The program introduced the concept of needs and wants and explored the ways families plan for and acquire goods and services. Students analyzed their own skills to determine ways they can support their families. The students used a map to locate businesses throughout their neighborhood. They also identified locations for new entrepreneurial businesses, along with the goods or services these businesses will provide.

View and Download Photos: Junior Achievement Presentation for First Grade

GUEST SPEAKER DISCUSSES IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION

The Middle Level welcomed Kelsey Moulder, a nutritional health coach from Natural Grocers, on November 10th to visit with its students. She talked to athletes about healthy eating choices and the importance of fueling their bodies for athletics. Throughout the school year, IWA provides its students with the knowledge to live a healthy lifestyle by promoting fitness and wellness in physical education classes, athletic teams, and by encouraging families to participate in the school's annual Angel Mile run.

View and Download Photos: Nutritionist Presentation

View Media Coverage: Corpus Christi Caller-Times

SENIOR SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO JOIN ST. EDWARD'S GOLF TEAM

William Teichman signed a letter of intent on November 14th to join the men's golf team at St. Edward's University. Last year, William won first place at the Border Olympics Golf Tournament in Laredo, first place at the Ray High School Golf Tournament, second place at the San Antonio Golf Tournament, third place at the TAPPS District Golf Tournament, third place at the TAPPS Regional Golf Tournament, and fourth place at the TAPPS State Golf Tournament.

View and Download Photos: Senior Signs Letter of Intent

View Media Coverage: Corpus Christi Caller-Times

View Media Coverage: KZTV—Channel 10

CAMPUS HOLDS DAY OF GIVING

Our third annual Day of Giving was a success! We received 101 gifts, totaling $88,171 (including our match). If you did not get to participate in Day of Giving, you can still make a gift to the Annual Fund. Please consider investing in our students by making a gift and give as generously as you can. Your support is crucial to the success of our Annual Giving Campaign!

Donate Online: Please visit our website to make a donation online

Donate by Phone: Contact the Advancement Office at (361) 883-8229

Donate at IWA: Make your donation at any school level administrative office

Donate by Mail: Send a check or money order payable to Incarnate Word Academy Annual Appeal, 2920 S. Alameda, Corpus Christi, TX. 78404

View and Download Photos: IWA Day of Giving

ANGELS SHOWCASE

THEIR TALENTS

The High School Level held a fun talent show on November 10th in the Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium. The talent show participants included singers, pianists, guitarists, and more.

View and Download Photos: High School Level Talent Show

SWIMMERS HIT THE POOL

FOR THE TURKEY TROT

MINI SWIM MEET

The Elementary Level swim team began the start of the holiday season with a fun competition with St. James School in the first annual Turkey Trot Mini Swim Meet. Races included the 100 individual medley, 25 freestyle, 25 backstroke, 50 freestyle, 25 breaststroke, 25 fly, and the 100 freestyle relay. Students from kindergarten through the eighth grade competed in the meet. Jonah Lugo was the only IWA Middle Level swimmer. He started off the meet swimming in the 100 individual medley. Along with the swimmers from St. James, this was a great event for the little ones to see. Head Swim Coach Myra Nelson said both teams had a lot of fun and that our littlest swimmers certainly have improved from last year. The Elementary and Middle Level swimmers will have another meet before the end of the year as they host the 2nd Annual Candy Cane Races on December 14th at 5:00 p.m. at the Del Mar Natatorium.

STUDENTS PRESENT RESEARCH AT HISTORY FAIR

Students showed their knowledge of different countries during the Middle Level History Fair on November 10th in the James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center. Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students participated. However, only seventh and eighth grade winners will advance to compete in the Regional History Fair in February.

Seventh and Eighth Grade Winners

Exhibits:

First Place: Lauren Grace Higdon

Second Place: Amanda Perez, Andrea Reyes, Lindsay Saenz, Kevin Koch, Hunter Perez

Third Place: Vanessa Flores and Madeleine Lerma

Documentary:

First Place: Anna Kretsinger and Rebeka Roberts

Second Place: Victoria Dittman

Third Place: Grace Leeson

Essays:

First Place: Catherine Thomas

Second Place: Jonathan Montalvo

Third Place: Katy Heilman

Sixth Grade Winners:

Best of Show with a Perfect Score: Jackson Callam, Janah Siguenza, Madison Domingue, and

Julianna Beltran

View and Download Photos: Middle Level History Fair

CLASSROOM ACTIVITY

TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT

THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE

Mrs. Shannon Seales' AP government classes participated in an election activity on November 8th. Students learned about how the electoral college works and the difference between the electoral vote and popular vote. The class held a fun election on their choice of blueberry muffins or powdered doughnuts. Powdered doughnuts won 446-92.

View and Download Photos: High School Level Election Activity

FACULTY AND STAFF

RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE

IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Several faculty and staff were recognized on November 11th for their years of service in Catholic education at the Diocesan Catholic Educators Conference. Among those recognized were educators who have taught between 5 and 40 years.

5 Years

Amy Canterbury

Dominique Damian

Sr. Helga Leija

Marci Levings

Darla Montaño

Patricia Rivera

Marco Vazquez

Lydia Villa-Garcia

10 Years

Norma Colunga

Audra DeLeon

Karen Morrow

Margot Ortega-Coco

15 Years

Criselda DeLeon

Calletana Muniz

Yvette Rangel

20 Years

Debbie Diegel

Georgina Mortera

25 Years

Sandra Ledesma

Betty Hill

30 Years

Paul Jimenez

40 Years

Sr. Maria Elizabeth Brehony

View Photos: Diocesan Catholic Educators Conference Awards

ONE-ACT PLAY CAST RECEIVES THIRD AT DISTRICT AND ANNOUNCES PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATES

The High School Level students received third place earlier this month for their performance of "Almost, Maine" at the TAPPS District One-Act Play Competition which was held at San Jacinto College in Pasadena. There will be two public performances on November 30th and December 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the IWA Chapel's Dining Hall. General admission will be $10 or 5 canned goods for adults and $5 or 3 canned goods for students. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, pillows, or camping chairs to sit.

TAPPS District One-Act Play Competition Awards

Third Place: IWA High School

All-Star Cast: Jacob Gonzalez, Jack Harrison, and Joseph Cook

All-Star Technician: Molly Hoffman

Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Amille Bottom

CAMPUS-WIDE BOOSTER CLUB HOSTS ANGELFEST

The campus-wide booster club hosted its annual Angelfest earlier this month in the Mother Patricia Gunning Gymnasium and Angel Avenue Student Center. Guests were invited to put on their "boots and britches" for this western-themed event. The evening featured a barbeque dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment by The Deadbeats. The live auction included items such as a romantic weekend getaway to South Padre Island, Spurs basketball game tickets and suite seating for up to 16 people, trip to Las Vegas to attend the National Finals Rodeo Championship, guided fishing trip, and more! All proceeds from the event benefited the IWA athletic department.

View and Download Photos: 2016 Angelfest

View Media Coverage: Corpus Christi Caller-Times

View Media Coverage: KIII-TV—Channel 3

CHRISTMAS FINE ARTS FESTIVAL TO INCLUDE PERFORMANCES

The campus is proud to present its Christmas Fine Arts Festival on December 8th at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature art exhibits as well as performances by the Elementary Level choir, Middle Level band and choir, and High School Level band, choir, and theatre arts classes. The Christmas Fine Arts Festival will be held at Del Mar College's Wolfe Recital Hall at the Fine Arts Center.