Archive for ◊ September, 2011 ◊

The Savio JV team won the Texas School for the Deaf Tournament Championship with a thrilling 25-23, 25-17 victory over rival Round Rock Christian Academy.  Everyone’s effort and cheering led to a dominating 11-1 set record.  Our Freshman team followed closely behind with an inspired Consolation Bracket trophy win over San Juan Diego.  Many thanks to all our fans and hard working players.  We could not have survived the day without you!

Comments from Freshman Coach Jay Fergusen: “…[as for] the FRESHMAN, winning the consolation bracket was not easy by any stretch, we are battered and bruised from the continual practice and countless games leading up to this event, I would say they exceed the expectations of the coaches and we all saw a glimmer of things to come for the St. Dominic Savio CHS Lady Eagles Volleyball program for years to come!  This program is rich in talent and long in depth, a successful program starts with our youth and our freshmen are the future senior’s state finalist!  Another unknown to many is we were the only “true freshman” team in the tournament, which speaks volumes to their young desire to grow as young players and women to play older players and win.  We learned some really good life lessons that day!  I experienced true grit and determination of each athlete to overcome the odds to win!  And I would say this for the JV as well, really both teams came together to beat the odds that day, we all saw some growth in both teams.  As a coach that is all that you can ask from your players, to grow as athletes and as young women.  All of the girls will remember this day for years to come!”

The Savio football team dropped a hard fought game Friday night to the Waco Texas Christian Stars at Savio Field.  The Eagles opened up with a bang when on the first play of the game Preston Heaney (#52) recovered a fumble and returned it 25 yards for the first touchdown of the night to give the Eagles an early lead.  Kicker, Matt French (#1), added the extra point to make the game 7-0.  The Eagle offense could not get going throughout the first three quarters and entered the fourth quarter down 27-7.  Daniel Miksch (#12) began finding his targets in the fourth quarter with a big strike to Daniel Minor (#10) that went for an 80 yard touchdown; Matt French (#1) added the extra point to bring the Eagles to within two scores.  Daniel Miksch (#12) then found Eric Shempert (#9) for an 8 yard touchdown pass and catch to bring the score to 27-20; Matt French’s extra point attempt was unsuccessful.  The Eagle defense forced a late turnover to give the offense one last effort to tie the game.  The Eagles came up 20 yards short of tying the game with the final score being 27-20.  The Eagles will have the week off and return to action at Savio Field against UIL Class 1A Somerville on September 30, 2011 at 7:30p for Newcoming.

Thursday, Oct 6 will be Middle School Night at Savio. Come watch our Savio Lady Eagles Volleyball teams challenge Bryan St. Joseph beginning with JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 6:30pm. All Middle School players are admitted free with the Middle School Night flyer and wearing their volleyball jerseys. Coaches are admitted free with 3 or more players.

Come out this Friday, Sept 16 to watch our Savio Eagles challenge Texas Christian Academy @ 7:30pm.  We’ll be kicking it up in Western wear this week so break out your cowboy boots and hats!  The best Western outfit will win dinner for two at Z Tejas!

Don’t forget to tailgate with us and enjoy electrifying hamburgers and hotdogs from 5:00pm-6:45pm.  Our own Michaela Allen will be performing Country music live for our halftime entertainment.  GO EAGLES!!!

All Visual Arts, Music, and Theater Students are invited to the Fine Arts Social this Saturday, September 10th from 6:00-9:30pm.  Come out and enjoy the evening with us.  Volunteer to help or sign up to bring food here.

Permission slips required – pick them up in the office.

In compliance with the burn ban, we will be grilling with ELECTRIC grills at the Savio Tailgate party.  Come join the fun this Friday, Sept 9 from 5:00pm-6:45pm!

St. Dominic Savio is proud to introduce the brand new student newspaper website, the Eagle Eye Online.  Check it out here: http://saviochs.org/eagleeye/

Students in Ms. Saniuk’s video production class will be posting the videos they create to this site.  Any student interested can also write for the newspaper.  Ms. Saniuk will soon be making an announcement looking for students interested in writing for the newspaper.  Our very own Mr. Perna is even a featured writer!    Hopefully the students have fun with this.  This is replacing the printed Eagle Eye from last year.  Check back often for new posts and videos!  ‘Like us’ on Facebook and all of the student posts will be sent directly to your news feed!

As a community St. Dominic Savio wants to respond to those in need from the recent fires. We feel the best way to be servant leaders is through prayer and the support of drives that have been already established.

Please join us in this novena for all those suffering from these fires. Mother Cabrini is patron saint of displaced persons and Saint Florian is patron saint of firefighters.

Novena to Mother Cabrini
O loving Savior, infinitely generous, seeking only our interest, from your Sacred Heart came these words of pleading love: “Come to me all you that labor and are burdened and I will refresh you.” Relying on this promise of your infinite charity, we come to you and in the lowliness of our hearts earnestly beg you to grant us the favor we ask in this novena (peace and safety for all those fighting against and affected by these fires), through the intercession of your faithful servant Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Amen.
St. Florian, protect us! Amen

Say this novena nine times in a row for nine days in a row.

Organizations:
The following organizations are ready to accept donations. We have attached as much information as we have available. Please contact these organizations directly with questions.

1) St. William Catholic Church
Collecting donations from 11 am – 7 PM today, Tuesday, Sept. 6th.
Items they will be accepting will be:
Clothes
diapers
formula
wipes
shampoo
soap
toothpaste
bath soap
Anything for kids: Coloring books, books, toys, ect.

2) The Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center
Collecting items during Scout Shop business hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm and Saturday 10am-2:30pm.

3) Catholic Charities of Central Texas
Accepting donations to support families and individuals displaced from their homes and residing in temporary shelters. Monetary donations and any of the items listed on their website can be donated on Tuesday, September 6 in Austin at:

*The Diocese of Austin Pastoral Center located at 6225 Highway 290 East between the hours of 7 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*Catholic Charities of Central Texas in Austin at 1817 E. Sixth Street, Austin, TX 78702, (512) 651-6102.

Monetary donations can also be made payable to Catholic Charities Disaster Response. Click here to make an online donation then select Fire Relief Catholic Charities in the drop down menu.

Thank you for being the examples of servant leaders to our community through your prayer and support at this time of need!

September 5, 2011
Top Ten Teams:
Introducing the complete top teams lists: 4A/5A, 1A/2A/3A and Private Schools

Large Public Schools Top Ten
1. Lake Travis (28-0)
2. Westlake (24-5)
3. New Braunfels (26-4)
4. Vista Ridge (22-9)
5. Pflugerville (27-5)
6. New Braunfels Canyon (26-8)
7. Stony Point (22-9)
8. Leander (20-11)
9. Georgetown (21-8)
10. Round Rock (13-15))
　　
Small Public School
1. Wimberley
2. LaGrange
3. LaVernia
4. Fredericksburg
5. Comfort
6. Liberty Hill
7. Lago Vista
8. Rogers
9. Thorndale
10. Milano
　　
Private Schools
1. St. Stephen’s School
2. St. Dominic Savio
3. St. Michael’s Academy
4. Hyde Park Baptist
5. Austin Royals Home School
6. New Braunfels Christian
7. Austin Regents
8. St. Andrew’s
9. Round Rock Christian
10. Bracken Rock Christian