CYO Track and Field Program Thank you!


Each of the CYO sports is made up of a CYO Sport Director,  Sport Commission, and Commission Chair.  Mark Lee is the CYO Track and Field Director, Paul Boileau is the Track Commission Chair and six individuals sit on the Commission.  Additionally, each of the Clubs that participate in CYO track and field have several coaches.

We are very blessed at CYO to have so many outstanding individuals helping produce the track and field regular season meets and the end of season Championship events for third through eighth grade participants.

These pictures were taken at the 2013 Coaches meeting prior to the final day of competition.  Who do you recognize?

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2013 CYO Track and Field Meet of Champions


The 2013 CYO Track and Field Championships were held May 18 & 19 at Jesuit High School in Portland, OR where participants were slotted into 1800 positions as racers, jumpers and throwers.  The two-day event saw 11 records broken and some of the most exciting track and field contests for elementary and middle school students in the nation.

Shot PUt Cadet Girls Nina Radford

Shot PUt Cadet Girls Nina Radford

Shot Put Cadet Boys Nicholas CarboneShot Put Cadet Boys Nicholas Carbone

Shot PUt Cub Boys Lane Marshall

Shot PUt Cub Boys Lane Marshall

Shot Put Cub girls Carole Ramos

Shot Put Cub girls Carole Ramos

Long Jump Cadet Boys Simon Cooney

Long Jump Cadet Boys Simon Cooney

Long Jump Cub Boys Jayden Holgado

Long Jump Cub Boys Jayden Holgado

Long Jump Cub Girls Hayley Harrison

Long Jump Cub Girls Hayley Harrison

Long Jump Cadet Girls Audrey Bright

Long Jump Cadet Girls Audrey Bright

Javelin Cadet Boys Sean Hamel

Javelin Cadet Boys Sean Hamel

Javelin Cadet Girls Noelle Mannen

Javelin Cadet Girls Noelle Mannen

Javelin Cub Girls Lindsay Drango

Javelin Cub Girls Lindsay Drango

Javelin Cub Boys Lane Marshall

Javelin Cub Boys Lane Marshall

High Jump Cadet Boys Robert Scriven

High Jump Cadet Boys Robert Scriven

High Jump Cadet Girls Martyna Adamiec

High Jump Cadet Girls Martyna Adamiec

High Jump Cub girls Kate MacNaughton

High Jump Cub girls Kate MacNaughton

High Jump Cub Boys Aidan Maloney

High Jump Cub Boys Aidan Maloney

3000 Meter Cadet Girls Samantha Slusher

3000 Meter Cadet Girls Samantha Slusher

3000 Meter Cub Boys Lucas Martin

3000 Meter Cub Boys Lucas Martin

3000 Meter Cadet Boys Logan Phillips

3000 Meter Cadet Boys Logan Phillips

3000 Meter Cub girls Elizabeth Rink

3000 Meter Cub girls Elizabeth Rink

1500 Meter Run Cub Boys William Sheaffer

1500 Meter Run Cub Boys William Sheaffer

1500 Meter Run Cadet Girls Samantha Slusher

1500 Meter Run Cadet Girls Samantha Slusher

1500 Meter Run Cub Girls Makenna Schumacher

1500 Meter Run Cub Girls Makenna Schumacher

1500 Meter Run Cadet Boys Logan Phillips

1500 Meter Run Cadet Boys Logan Phillips

800 Meter Run Cub girls Greta Anderson

800 Meter Run Cub girls Greta Anderson

800 Meter run Cub Boys Ethan Reese

800 Meter run Cub Boys Ethan Reese

800 Meter Run Cadet girls Chloe Jensen

800 Meter Run Cadet girls Chloe Jensen

800 Yard Run Cadet Boys Cameron Parker

800 Yard Run Cadet Boys Cameron Parker

400 Yard Dash Cub girls Willa Grund

400 Yard Dash Cub girls Willa Grund

400 Yard Dash Cub Boys Tyson Parker

400 Yard Dash Cub Boys Tyson Parker

400 Yard Dash Cadet Girls McCall Phillips

400 Yard Dash Cadet Girls McCall Phillips

400 Yard Dash Cadet Boys Jake Harthun

400 Yard Dash Cadet Boys Jake Harthun

200 Yard Dash Cub Girls Willa Grund

200 Yard Dash Cub Girls Willa Grund

200 Yard Dash Cub Boys Tyson Parker

200 Yard Dash Cub Boys Tyson Parker

200 Yard Dash Cadet Girls Malika Washington

200 Yard Dash Cadet Girls Malika Washington

100 Yard Dash Cadet Boys Jake Harthun

100 Yard Dash Cadet Boys Jake Harthun

100 Yard Dash Cadet Girls Malika Washington

100 Yard Dash Cadet Girls Malika Washington

100 Yard Dash Cub Girls Morgan Keudell

100 Yard Dash Cub Girls Morgan Keudell

100 Yard Dash Cub Boys Sam Romeo

100 Yard Dash Cub Boys Sam Romeo

200 Yard Dash Cadet Boys Cameron Russell

200 Yard Dash Cadet Boys Cameron Russell

Seattle & Portland CYO and Camp Staffs Meet at Camp Howard


Group visits Fircrest Cabins under renovation by Karen and Candy at Camp Howard

Group visits Fircrest Cabins under renovation by Karen and Candy at Camp Howard

Portland and Seattle Staffs shown in picture by Sr. Krista at Champions Hall

Portland and Seattle Staffs shown in picture by Sr. Krista at Champions Hall

Bill Fogarty, Camp Howard summer Camp Director meets with Megan and Sean from Seattle CYO Camps

Bill Fogarty, Camp Howard summer Camp Director meets with Megan and Sean from Seattle CYO Camps

Seattle and Portland Staffs compare sport notes at Camp Howard

Seattle and Portland Staffs compare sport notes at Camp Howard

The Portland CYO/Camp Howard Staff and the Seattle CYO and Camp Staffs gathered at Camp Howard on April 29th for the third meeting between the groups.  The purpose of the meetings is to compare notes on various topics, to find better ways to accomplish tasks, learn from one another and build relationship.

Some outcomes from these meetings have been the introduction of paintball in the Seattle camps and Camp Howard plans to introduce horses at Camp Howard in 2014.  There is much similarity between the two groups and a lot to be learned from one another.  The Portland staff will travel to Seattle in the fall of 2013 after the camp season concludes and fall sports are underway.

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Bill Fogarty Hits the Airwaves at KBVM to Promote Camp Howard Summer Programming


Bill Fogarty on air at KBVM

Bill Fogarty on air at KBVM

Bill Fogarty, Summer Camp Director at Camp Howard, shares the good news about Camp Howard and the exciting summer programs available this summer

Bill Fogarty, Summer Camp Director at Camp Howard, shares the good news about Camp Howard and the exciting summer programs available this summer

Bill Fogarty, Summer Camp Director at Camp Howard took advantage of the opportunity to be Dina Marie’s guest on her morning show at KBVM this month during the Share a thon benefitting KBVM radio operations.

Other CYO Staff including Jenifer Kluthe, Jenna Bass and Jeff Sevilla also participated answering the phones and recording donations from generous listeners.

CYO/Camp Howard and KBVM have a long relationship of goodwill which benefits both organizations.  KBVM has been an excellent partner with CYO spreading the good news of activities and happenings through out the year.  CYO is a regular sponsor of the station.

Camp Howard is taking reservations for summer campers.  We are excited about what is happening at camp this summer and it appears that a lot of kids are looking forward to a great experience.  Campers can continue to sign up through out the summer on line at cyocamphoward.org

Installation of Archbishop Alexander King Sample


Archbishop Alexander Sample AB Sample Bows on Entrance Through him and with him and in him This is the chalice of my Blood This is the chalice of my Blood close up Proclamation of Gospel AKS install 2Apr13 Fr Michael Entrance Procession Priests 2 AKS install 2Apr13 Entrance Procession Priests 1 AKS install 2Apr13 Entrance Procession I EOHS AKS install 2Apr13 Entrance Procession Bishops 2 AKS install 2Apr13 Entrance Procession Bishops 1 AKS install 2Apr13 Cathedra Awaits AB Vlazny Recognition 15 Years Service AKS install 2Apr13

I had the privilege of serving on the Installation Committee for our new Archbishop this year.  The event took a lot of pre-planing behind the scenes and it was a great experience to be a part of.  I worked with some wonderful people and came away with a real appreciation for people who give service to the Church.  It was an awesome experience.

My assignment was to work on the seating for the event.  There were several committees as you can imagine ranging from moving all of the furniture from the sanctuary of the Cathedral to the Chiles Center to providing security in parking lots at the various areas where people parked for the events, luncheons, banquets, providing transportation, volunteer coordination, transportation, hospitality, and many other details. It was a magnificent effort!

The event itself was truly exceptional.  We had over 3000 people in attendance from all over Oregon.  The Knights of Columbus in all their regalia, Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher, Cultural representation from various parts of Oregon, Official Greeters, and many other groups and individuals.  It was spectacular!

This was the first Installation Mass for an Archbishop that I have ever been a part of or attended.  I have to say it is an event every Catholic should make an effort to experience if at all possible.  It made me proud of the Church, proud of the people I work with and appreciative of all of God’s people!  It was a faith experience for me.

Blanchet Catholic School in Salem, OR Lends Day of Service to Camp Howard


Blanchet Catholic School 7th and 8th graders made a huge impact at Camp Howard today (April 18. 2013) as they spent a few hours helping clean an area of the forest floor.  Picking up branches, limbs and fallen debris from wind and snow damage is a huge job that these small armies of youth make quick work out of.

Camp Howard is very grateful to Blanchet School for making the trip today and putting forth an exceptional effort!  Special thanks to students and staff!

Making great efforts at Camp Howard!

Making great efforts at Camp Howard!

Camp Facility Manager, Karen von Borstel, compliments Blanchet School youth to Blanchet instructor, Sheri Bashaw

Camp Facility Manager, Karen von Borstel, compliments Blanchet School youth to Blanchet instructor, Sheri Bashaw

This young lady is a great worker and future star employee at a business! :)

This young lady is a great worker and future star employee at a business! 🙂

Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake, Shake, Can YOU do the Harlem Shake?


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Send me your CYO version of the Harlem Shake and I will post it to my BLOG and to the CYO/Camp Howard Website!

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week


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Cinderella’s Glass Slipper Tea Huge Success!


Marian Hall at St. Joseph’s Parish in Vancouver was the site of the highly publicized Glass Slipper Tea, an event crafted to draw attention to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Prep’s first ever musical drama production which will take place February 22 & 23 at 7:00 pm and Sunday the 24th at 2:00 in the afternoon.  The Royal Durst Theater on Main Street in downtown Vancouver is the site of the presentation.  Tickets are available through the school and will be available at the door.

Several grade school girls, dressed in their favorite Cinderella costume, attended the tea with mothers, aunts and grandmothers.  Photo opportunities were available for the youth to pose with the “REAL” Cinderella and Prince Charming.  A delightful afternoon of tea, desserts, photos, dancing, silent auction,

The volunteer laden effort has been spearheaded by a few volunteers intent on thanking the first frosh through senior class at the school for making Seton Catholic their choice and foregoing a few of the programs available at more established schools.  The offerings at Seton have grown considerably in the past four years since it was established in 2009, but a musical drama is proving to be a popular event for the school.

The title role of Cinderella is being played by Senior, Madeline Hunter who hopes to embark on a career in drama.  The role of Prince Charming, is being played by Senior, John Tomassi.

Senior, Cheyenne Cunning has designed all of the sets which have been assembled and ready for paint.  Cunning hopes to make use of her exceptional artistic talent in the future with plans of studying a related field in college next year.  Cunning will also play the role of the Wicket Step-Mother!

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