The hand washing station in front of Mary’s Lodge enables 250 kids to wash up quickly before each meal. This station will include water, troughs, lights & drainage. Hand washing greatly reduces the bugs making it a priority in the new lodge.
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It’s all in the Handoff!
The third week of Track and Field meets were held at La Salle College Prep, Valley Catholic, Seton Catholic and Hillsboro. I went to Seton to have a glimpse of their first season of hosting track and field for CYO and it was spectacular. I focused on the 4 x 400 meter relay handoffs which I think you will enjoy! April 28, 2018
It’s Coming Together!
The new “Mary’s Lodge” at Camp Howard will be a major game changer for the camp. It is inspiring to walk inside the building and imagine the kids enjoying the facility at meal time and other event times. The high ceilings, light, air flow and ambience will make for a much more enjoyable experience. – Our camp signups are at an all time high! (May 1, 2018)
Below: Larry is prepping for a concrete pour at the entrance to the building.
Below: Hand washing stations are being installed!
Below: Sheetrock finished and working on the mud!
Below: The sheetrock made a huge difference in defining the space!
Below: Ah…the kitchen…
Below: Another view of the hand washing stations as they begin construction.
Below: An exterior view of the entrance to Mary’s Lodge
New Photos of Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard
I am sure my excitement comes through on these photos and videos, especially with the passing of each week and the completion of more and more parts of the building! I really like everything about the building and expect that the kids will love it too because after all, it is for them to enjoy!
Drone Video March 20, 2018 Mary’s Lodge
Don’t miss this update of the construction of Mary’s Lodge at Camp Howard!
CYO 8th Grade Boys Basketball Championships
March 11, 2018
CYO City Basketball Championships
Home Team: St. Joseph (Vancouver)
Coach(s): Luke George, Scott George
Player first names: Joseph, Nicholas, Brandon, Noah, Jacob, Owen, Aiden, Jacob
Visiting Team: Christ the King (Milwaukie)
Coaches: Mike Peterson, TR Riehl
Players: Akhil, Jonathan, Cade, Riley, Tyler, Forrest, Brandon, Tyler, Thienan, Jacob
Scores:
Q1:
Q2: 26 – 17 St. Joseph
Q3: 34 – 25 St. Joseph
Q4: 42 – 30 St. Joseph
Game Highlights:
- Joseph jumped out to an early lead leading by double score
- Christ the King dug a hole in the first half and ended up 26 – 17
- Christ the King worked to dig out of the hole early in the second half and answered St. Joseph shot for shot.
- By the end of the third quarter, it was a 9 point deficit.
- With just under 5 minutes, Christ the King came within 4 before two shots at the charity line gave St. Josephs another 2 point cushion.
- With 1 minute left in the game, St. Joseph by 8 points and shooting free throws…Score, Miss now by 9
- After a few more charity shots during the end of game foul the leader, St. Joseph ended up on top.
FINAL: St. Joseph 42 – 30
CYO 8th Grade Girls City Championships St. Francis vs St. Clare…
March 11, 2018
CYO City Basketball Championships
Home Team: St. Francis, Sherwood (White)
Coach(s): Mary Beth Bowman, Eric Pitt, Leroy Wagner
Player first names: Sophia, Darynne, Keeley, Victoria, Leanna, Gisela, Carmela
Visiting Team: St. Clare (Red)
Coaches: Barbara Harkins, Bethany Macneur
Players: Maura, Megan, Eliza, Michelle, Lauren, Alexa, Sophie, Fiona, Gillian, Gia, Charlotte, Makena
Scores:
Q1: 14 – 7 St. Francis Sherwood
Q2: 26 – 13 St. Francis Sherwood
Q3: 39 – 24 St. Francis Sherwood
Q4: 44-42 St. Francis Sherwood
Game Highlights:
- Francis came out to the early lead and kept St. Clare at bay though out the first quarter.
- Francis widened the lead in the second quarter with a 13-point margin going into the half.
- Sophia put in 4 points at the end of the half to widen the gap for St. Francis.
- Clare moved the ball to their end often but could not get the shots to fall.
- Francis continued to put on the pressure but with 3 minutes left in the third, St. Clare ignited and desperately attempted to catch up some ground.
- Lauren #14 for the St. Clare Dragons fouled out with 2:20 left in the game.
- Left unchecked, St. Francis took advantage of their opportunities
- Clare at the other end could not get the ball to drop in the bucket! Rebound St. Francis!
- With five seconds in the 3rd quarter, #20, Charlotte put in two for the Dragons and drew a foul
- With 2:43 left in the game, St. Clare mounted another comeback getting within 7 points. Now the game will get really interesting!
- With 1:40 left in the game, #23 and #44 Gigi played keep away on the St. Francis end of the court until the Dragons forced a foul.
- At 1:05 the Dragons scored coming within 6 points!
- At 10.9 seconds, the Dragons come within 2 and #44 goes to the line to shoot 1 and 1 for St. Francis. She misses, St. Francis gets the ball.
- At 7.9 St. Francis goes to the charity line again to shoot two. Score…Score
- One shot left Dragons # 4 drives to the hoop and scores for 2!
- An amazing game that brought the entire crowd to their feet!
FINAL: 44 – 42 St. Francis Sherwood
CYO 8th Grade Girls Spike Volleyball Championship St. Joseph vs Cathedral
November 18, 2017 • 8th Grade Girls Spike Championships
Home Team: St. Joseph’s (Vancouver, WA) (Red)
Coaches: Bart Hansen, Casey Moltrum, Eileen Stemple
Players: Alyssa, Caroline, Alexandra, Sydney, Alana, Tyra, Lauren, Renee, Bridget
Visiting Team: Cathedral (Navy)
Coach(s): Megan Aguon, Fergie Bush
Player first names:Maisie, Nathalie, Chloe, Harper, Elliott, Alli, Madeleine, Avery, Lily, Maggie
Scores:
Set 1: St. Joseph 25 Cathedral 10
Set 2: St. Joseph 25 Cathedral 15
Set 3:
Game Highlights: The level of play at 8th grade is incredibly good with the teams showing off some incredible developed skills and talent. The power, finesse and technique of each individual girl comes together to form a wonderful team effort. The rally’s at this level are exceptionally fun to watch. We will see several of these girls on high school teams next year.
FINAL: St. Joseph, Vancouver in two.
Below: 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Champions, 8th Grade Girls, St. Joseph, Vancouver, WA
Below: 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championships 8th grade girls 2nd place Cathedral
7th Grade CYO Spike Championship All Saints vs St. Joseph’s
November 18, 2017 • 7th Grade Girls Spike Championships
Home Team: All Saints (Green)
Coach(s): Jody Just, Colleen Obryant
Player first names: Olivia, Ava, Logan, Shannon, Sarah, Molly, Alycia
Visiting Team: St. Joseph (Vancouver)(Red)
Coaches: Shari Eggleston, Becki Garrow, Ed Garrow
Players: Valerie, Drew, Jocelyn, Claire, Lauren, Natalie, Sophia, Kaitlyn, Ella, Emi, Harum
Scores:
Set 1: 25 – 21 All Saints
Set 2: 25 – 14 All Saints
Game Highlights: An intense set between two powerhouse teams. The first coming to a close saw All Saints with 21 and St. Joseph with 19 as #30 was injured at the net with a foot/ankle twist? The momentum shifted to All Saints as they closed the first set 25- 21.
The second set opened with a 6-0 blitz before coach Garrow called a timeout to re-group. After 8 unanswered points, St. Joseph surged back into the game with 6 points of their own. St. Joseph’s stalled at 14 points as All Saints racked up the balance for the win.
FINAL: All Saints in 2
BELOW: CYO Spike Volleyball Champions 2017 All Saints
Below: 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championships 2nd place – St. Joseph’s (Vancouver, WA)
“Holy War” 6th Grade CYO Championship Volleyball Features Holy Family & Holy Trinity!
November 18, 2017 • 6th Grade Girls Spike Championships
Home Team: Holy Family (Red)
Coach(s): Allie Koleno, Katy Prewitt, Jeannie Swift, Leasa Wiebke
Player first names: Alejandra, Brooklyn, Kaitlin, Madison, Poppy, Kathleen, Haylina, Delainy
Visiting Team: Holy Trinity (Red)
Coaches: Lina Kwee-Nguyen & Anh Khoa Nguyen
Players: Alicia, Mikayla, Kendra, Leia, Adrienne, Ericka, Lauren, Mackenzie
Scores:
Set 1: 25 – 23 Holy Family
Set 2: 25-16 Holy Trinity
Set 3:15-11 Holy Family
Game Highlights:
Set 1 tied 20 to 20 after 20 minutes of play, Holy Family won it by 2 in a very close contest. Holy Trinity came back and won the second game in a thriller that put the match into a third set. Both teams were warmed up when Holy Family came out with a 5point blitz. Holy Trinity answered, tied the score 5-5 until Holy Family called a timeout at 6-5 HT. Holy Family’s Hallina, led another blitz with 6 unanswered points bringing the score to 12-8, Holy Family. Though Holy Trinity fought tirelessly, they could not overcome Holy Family today in a third set that ended 15 – 11. Great volleyball!
FINAL: Holy Family 2 out of 3
BELOW: Holy Family 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championship Team
BELOW: Holy Trinity 2017 CYO Spike Volleyball Championships 2nd Place
