Surf's Up

Surf's Up, Assumption!

This year, Assumption girls brought out our flip-flops, umbrella hats, and leis from the closet to walk for a good cause, fundraising $56,583 for financial aid. This allows us to provide financial assistance to many more students that otherwise wouldn't be able to afford this great education and second home. I am so proud to consider some of these girls my very best friends.

The Walk was kicked off to a great start during the awesome pep rally, which really got us all pumped up to accomplish the 3.2 miles. After exciting $100 prize drawings and the announcement of the best fundraiser or "Big Kahuna," Lauren Loehnert, we were ready to start walking. Per tradition, Steve Buttleman bugled the "Call to the Post" and set us off to the races just like at the Kentucky Derby each year.

After the exhausting journey, girls dragged themselves down to the cafeteria to enjoy nachos and other snacks. Everyone felt the sense of community and also had a great time. I would definitely say The Assumption Walk, "Surf's Up," was a tremendous success for both financial aid recipients and the community as a whole. It makes me so proud to call Assumption my home. Events like these truly brings out the best in my fellow classmates and friends.

- Erin Keifer '13

Rocket Spectacular

Rocket Spectacular this year was out of this world! The space decorations looked amazing and really made it feel as though we were heading into outer space instead of the gym. It was great to see how much the community cares for Assumption and to know that the money raised goes to help girls around the community afford the tuition so that they can be part of this amazing AHS community.

~ Katelyn S. '12

Ash Wednesday

The Ash Wednesday prayer service was really inspiring this year. The speaker, Sr. Marilyn, RSM, was truly inspiring in her talk about how God is present in our lives and her work with Mercy Beyond Borders. MBB is an organization that helps women and children better their lives in souther Sudan. Also hearing Sr. Prisca talk about her time as principal of AHS reminded me of the origins of the school and the religion that brings us all together.

-Katelyn S. '12

The Ash Wednesday prayer service this year was really special. We got the opportunity to listen to Sr. Marilyn Lacey, one of the founders of Mercy Beyond Borders. She had some really interesting stories to tell us, and she told us why we should not be gloomy during Lent. It was really great to get to listen to her talk and remind us of what Lent is really about.

-Tricia D. '12

Mission Week

Mission Week was great this year. My favorite parts were the job shadow experience that had and the opportunity to go on a college visit. I job shadowed a cardiologist and was able to truly see what he does and whether or not I like it. My college visit was amazing as well. I went to Georgetown and UK and found that I like smaller schools better. Mission Week brought to light issues in our community and how we can attempt to fix them. I loved Mission Week this year and can't wait until next year's comes around!
~Katelyn S. '12

Mission Week is one of my favorite weeks ever since freshman year, and this year was definitely no exception! On Monday the whole school listened to Anna Scally who is an inspirational speaker and the official DJ for the Vatican. She gave a very good presentation. The rest of the day girls went to Mercy & Values sessions about everything from kayaking to dream interpretation to cup cake decorating. The school also was given the opportunity to watch the winter BLOOM Theatre Project production Patterns We Create. The week really was amazing - one group of seniors went on Assumption's first international mission trip to Jamaica! Freshmen went on field trips, sophomores performed ACTS service, and juniors zumba danced and went on job shadows and college visits. What a week!

-Mary-Kate S. '12

Mission Week for juniors is full of tons of excitement. On Monday we participated in our Mission & Values sessions. On Tuesday and Wednesday we were able to conduct our job shadow. This allowed us to really get a feel for a job that we are interested in. Wednesday we got to zumba and learn all about diversity. On Thursday we could go on a college visit to begin preparing for senior year. It was a very exciting week!
~Alex M.

Last week Assumption celebrated the annual Mission Week. I had been able to participate in it as a freshman but this year was a totally different experience as a sophomore. On Monday we heard a speaker and went to different Mission & Values sessions. I went to one called Exercise for Couch Potatoes and learned some moves to do in front of the TV. I also got the chance to see the amazing BLOOM Theatre Project, Patterns We Create. On Tuesday I took a practice ACT test and learned some basic self defense moves. Then on Wednesday and Thursday all sophomores went out to their ACTS agencies to perform service. Last week was so great and I love that it will change each year as I go through my years at AHS!
-Anne D. '13

BLOOM Theatre Project

This year's BLOOM theatre Project show was really great! The show titled, Patterns We Create, was a collaborative effort of Assumption students, faculty, staff, and alumnae comprised of music, acting, video, and more. I was part of the set crew for the show and helped to create the backdrop. I had such a great time working on the show and then getting to see the finished product at the performance. I loved getting to be part of this great show!

~Tricia D. '12

For a long time I have been interested in theatre, and I recently got involved in set crew for the winter production of Patterns We Create. Working on tech was a really amazing experience and I am continuing to do so for more plays. The energy, talent, and welcoming people in the theatre department are incredible. I loved how many different people came together to put on this show. Students, faculty, and alumnae all came together to make this performance a truly great production about the issues women face in our world today.

-Mary-Kate S. '12

Click on the post title to see more photos from this year's BLOOM Theatre Project.

Spirit Week

Everyone has been so spirited this past week! Each day from January 24-28, students dressed up in different attire. Some of the themes were Glitter Day, Decades Day, and Class Color Day. I was looking forward to dressing up as a "dude" on Wednesday, but I also enjoyed the unexpected snow day!
A perfect end to Spirit Week was the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, January 29. The theme of the dance was the Oscars. Many students dressed up like their favorite celebrities. The infamous Snooki, Barbie, Michael Jackson, and many other celebrities made appearances at the dance. We had a new DJ so the music was great! It was also a lot of fun because a few of us have girls staying with us for 5 weeks from Argentina! They enjoyed the experience. I would definitely say that the dance was a success!
~Candace Q.

Spirit Week at Assumption was January 24-28. It consisted of having a different theme every day. Spirit Week also allowed us to do spirit chains and hall decorating. The juniors won hall decorating by decorating the halls in yellow! The seniors won the spirit chains this year. The theme days were glitter day, dude day, and decades day. It was a fun week that was well put together. everyone had a lot of fun showing off their school spirit!

-Alex M.

I absolutely loved Spirit Week! It is one of my favorite weeks all year. This year we had glitter day, dude day, decades day, and class color day as part of Spirit Week. Decades Day was definitely my favorite because the juniors dressed like we were from the 80s and we all looked realyl funny. I love Spirit Week because it isn't just a week that helps you to express the spirit of Assumption, it also brings classes together, allows everyone to goof off a little (or a lot!), and it is really just a ton of fun!

- Mary-Kate S.

Pep Rally

The winter sports pep rally was amazing this year. It was great to see the cheerleaders and the JV and Varsity dance teams perform. They were awesome! It was also so exciting to see everyone's class spirit through spirit chains and hall decorating. And to top everything off, the fly girls dance routine was the best yet. I can't wait for this pep rally to come next year; it is definitely one of my favorite ones ever!
~Katelyn S.

The winter sports pep rally was on Friday, January 8. It was a lot of fun and a chance for the whole school to get together. We recognized our outstanding sports teams and gave thanks to the seniors. We cheered and discovered the outcome of hall decorating and spirit chains. It was just a fun time for everyone. Most students look forward to this pep rally every year, knowing it's one of our biggest following Spirit Week each year.
-Alex M.

Okay, so I can honestly say that the winter pep rally is my favorite pep rally every single year! This year might have been the best one of my three years at Assumption...over 60 seniors spent the night at school the night before to learn the sly girls routine. Their dance was awesome! Junior won the hall decorating and that was so exciting because our class has never won before. All in all, it was a great pep rally!
- Mary-Kate S.

AHS vs. SHA Basketball Game

The Assumption basketball team played one of its biggest games of the year on Sunday, January 16. Not only was it against one of the best teams in the state, but it was also our biggest rival, Sacred Heart.
The JV team ended with a loss to SHA in a hard-fought battle that came down to the wire. The Varsity game was played in a very loud and upbeat atmosphere with fans filling both sides of the stands from the respective schools. The Rocket cheering section was led by some seniors and had a great turnout. The Rockets played really well in a very physical game, but couldn't quite pull it out.
This isn't the last time the two teams will match up though, possibly meeting again in the LIT tournament and in the regional tournament.
Other exciting festivities coincided with this game, including the volleyball team receiving their state rings at halftime, followed by a performance by the dance team. The spirit was alive both on and off the court, and it won't be the last time we see this Rocket pride!
~Jaclyn O.

Capital Prize Kickoff

The Capital Prize Kickoff this year was great - especially the performances by Kesha and Lady Gaga. They made the presentation really exciting and motivated everyone to go out and sell capital prize tickets to help with financial aid for current and future AHS students.
~Katelyn S.

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