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Hickey, Hucek named Angel, Hillman of Year
Baccalaureate Mass highlights success for graduating Class of 2012 JOLIET – Because of their proximity in the alphabet, Jillian Hickey and Nolan Hucek became fast friends during their freshman year at Joliet Catholic Academy, and the passage of time only strengthened that bond. On Tuesday night, May 15, JCA held its Baccalaureate Mass for the … Read More
JCA dedicates new baseball backstop
Pair of plaques blessed by Fr. Jeff for backstop at Gillespie Field JOLIET – It was a beautiful day for a ballgame. And an even better day for a ceremony. Joliet Catholic Academy dedicated its new baseball backstop for Gillespie Field on Wednesday afternoon, including a pair of plaques that were made to commemorate the … Read More
JCA’s Bannon aces ACT test
Junior receives a perfect 36 across the board, including sub-levels JOLIET – Joliet Catholic Academy junior Michael Bannon received the best birthday present he could have imagined. Bannon found out on April 30, the night before his 17th birthday, that he had aced the ACT with a perfect score of 36, including scores of 36 on … Read More
‘Beautiful’ JCA Art Exhibit at St. Joseph
Provena St. Joseph Medical Center to display artwork into June JOLIET – Beautiful. Peg Stoiber, an art teacher and JCA’s Fine Arts chair, described the Joliet Catholic Academy Art Exhibit – being held from April 23 until June at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center – in exactly that manner. The exhibit, which is displayed on … Read More
JCA rings in spring with annual concert
Handbells, Tapestry and Vocal Ensemble give great performances JOLIET – Under the direction of music teacher Joyce Kelstrom, Joliet Catholic Academy recently held its annual Spring Concert in the Student Activity Center. The overall theme was music favorites from Broadway, Disney, pop artists, classical and the movies. Highlighted were performances from five handbell groups – … Read More
14 students from JCA go to Spain
JCA’s Spanish Foreign Exchange Club gains lifelong experience JOLIET – A different language. A different place. A different pace. “People are a little different when they’re at home,” nodded Lauren Finaldi, a Spanish instructor and the moderator of National Spanish Honor Society and Student Exchange. “When you have the opportunity to see your students living … Read More
Three JCA football players commit
Bolton and Rodriguez both to Millikin, while Smith set for Loras JOLIET – Surgery for appendicitis sidelined Joliet Catholic Academy tight end Nick Rodriguez down the stretch this past season during the Hilltoppers’ drive to the Class 5A state championship game. It could not stop him, however. “It was a tough situation, but God had a … Read More
Helping Hands 5K, McMammo Day
Upcoming events at JCA include Baccalaureate, graduation JOLIET – Joliet Catholic Academy’s Helping Hands event will be held on Sunday, May 20. Last year’s event included a 5K race, family cookout, tug of war tournament and bean bag tournament, all of which successfully raised money for the Helping Hands Tuition Assistance Program. The fundraiser is … Read More
JCA’s May Students of the Month
John Chignoli, Ariba Hasan and Alessa Smith receive honor JOLIET – Joliet Catholic Academy is pleased to announce its Students of the Month for May: John Chignoli, Joliet Noon Lions Club; Ariba Hasan, Rotary Club of Joliet; and Alessa Smith, Kiwanis Club of Joliet. The son of William and Karen, Chignoli ranks 29th in his … Read More
Get ready for Respect Life Week at JCA
Pultorak a Rising Star; vote for Monahan; Senior Night for sports JOLIET – Respect Life Club moderator Jeremy Hylka of Joliet Catholic Academy has a busy week planned. A scripture and theology instructor at the college preparatory coeducational high school, Hylka has announced the itinerary for JCA’s “Respect Life Week,” which will run from April 30 … Read More
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