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Student of the Week Peyton Carr '25, September 28, 2023
Peyton Carr '25, Charity House and Immaculate Conception School alumnus, with Mrs. Allison Ford
Peyton exemplifies what it means to be a Archbishop Carroll High School Patriot. He is kind, compassionate, and hard working. His wit and good nature brings a smile to all those around him. He loves Carroll and is excited for his junior year!
-Mrs. Allison Ford
Favorite restaurant:
Texas Roadhouse
Favorite movie:
Ponyo
Place I want to visit:
Switzerland
The Actor who would Play me in a movie is:
Michael Cera
Activities You Participate In:
Photography for Carroll, Drama for Carroll, Volunteer work for SICSA, Youth and Government club
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
Carroll has a wide variety of things you can do and diversity of people.
What should school “do” for you?
School should prepare its students for the life that comes afterward
What's a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
You should always try to be there for someone else when needed.
What's your biggest dream in life?
Learn how to play every instrument.
How do you like to spend your free time?
I like to explore the city and see what new things are out there to do.
Student of the Week Matthew Rodgers '26: September 21, 2023
Matthew Rodgers '26, Baltimore House and St. Helen School alumnus, with Mrs. Katie Nielsen
Matthew has been so helpful in Family Room this year. He has taken initiative to help our incoming freshmen and our three transfer students log in to view their grades and has offered to help them on academic days with their work. He's been very inclusive and welcoming in our family even as a sophomore. We're so happy to have him in our family, and his efforts to welcome others into our family are greatly appreciated.
-Mrs. Katie Nielsen
Favorite restaurant:
BJ's Brewhouse
Favorite movie:
The Blindside
Place I want to visit:
Canada
The Actor who would Play me in a movie is:
Ryan Reynolds
What's your favorite part of being a student at Carroll?
I love the extracurricular activities that the school offers.
What should school “do” for you?
School should provide a safe place for you to learn and be comfortable in the classroom.
What's a lesson you learned when you overcame a difficult obstacle?
If you make a mistake, forgive yourself before you ask others for forgiveness.
What's your biggest dream in life?
I want to play college football.
How do you like to spend your free time?
I like to watch or play football.
Five Carroll seniors earn spotlight for National Merit Scholarship test performance
The College Board is honoring five members of the Archbishop Carroll High School Class of 2024 for their performance on the PSAT during their junior year of high school.
Kyle Heilmann and David McLoughlin are two of approximately 16,000 students in America that have qualified as National Merit Scholar® Semifinalists for their performances on the 2023 NMSQT/PSAT. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.
Neil Tivakaran and Sydney Ramsey earned Commended Scholar status, and Alyssa Applin was chosen by the College Board for the National African American Recognition Award. This Recognition Award program grants underrepresented students with academic honors that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connects students with universities across the country, helping them meaningfully connect to colleges and stand out during the admissions process. Colleges and scholarship programs identify students awarded National African American, Hispanic, Indigenous and/or Rural/Small Town Recognition through College Board’s Student Search Service.
Since 2008, Archbishop Carroll High School has helped 110 students earn the distinction of Commended Scholar, Semifinalist, or Merit Scholar through the NMS program.
Five alumni return as teachers for 2023-24
Archbishop Carroll High School is welcoming back five alumni as teachers for the 2023-24 academic year.
“We are delighted to welcome five highly-qualified, energetic, and faith-filled women to our faculty for the 2023-2024 school year,” Principal Matt Sableski '91 said. “The fact that they are all graduates of Archbishop Carroll High School is certainly an added bonus. To me, it is very telling that so many of our graduates who go into education have a desire to come back to their alma mater and contribute to our great community.”
Ms. Brooke Butler '17
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
College: The Ohio State University
Years working in education: Two
Classes I teach: Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Intro to Guitar, and Study Hall
What am I looking forward to this year?: I'm excited to help lead the band to achieve performance excellence throughout the marching, concert, and jazz seasons. I'm also ecstatic to support more students that I might not normally have a chance to connect with through the House System. Ultimately, I'm thrilled to pay it forward as a teacher -- Carroll provided so many opportunities to make fond memories and develop the character and academic confidence to be successful upon graduation. Our current students deserve that as well.
How do you enjoy spending your free time?: I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, nature walks, biking, arranging and composing music, reading/learning, and playing trumpet in a variety of Brass Bands and Wind Ensembles.
Ms. Dana Koesters '17
Hometown: Beavercreek, Ohio
College: University of Dayton
Years working in education: Three
Classes I teach: Spanish II and AP Spanish
What am I looking forward to this year?: Creating new opportunities for students to learn Spanish while working alongside the teachers who inspired me.
How do you enjoy spending your free time?: Training my goldendoodle puppy
Ms. Gretchen Obergefell '19
Hometown: Beavercreek, Ohio
College: University of Dayton
Years working in education: This is my first year teaching.
Classes I teach: Physics and Physical Science
What am I looking forward to this year?: Getting to know my students and spending time with my Family Room
How do you enjoy spending your free time?: I enjoy hiking and being outdoors.
Mrs. Cassandra (Weitz) Shea '07
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
College: Ohio Dominican University
Years working in education: This is my first year teaching.
Classes I teach: Church & Sacraments, Intro to Scripture, Morality, and Discipleship
What am I looking forward to this year?: I am most looking forward to helping our students strengthen their relationships with themselves, their peers, and most importantly, Jesus. I hope they leave my class with a better understanding of the love that our Father has for them and carry that into the next stage of their lives.
How do you enjoy spending your free time?: I love spending time with my husband and our four kids at their many sporting events.
Ms. Lydia Stickel '19
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
College: University of Dayton
Years working in education: This is my first year teaching.
Classes I teach: Intro to Literature and Experiences in Literature
What am I looking forward to this year?: Meeting all of my students and going to marching band competitions
How do you enjoy spending your free time?: I enjoy reading and crocheting (just not not at the same time!)
Three Carroll students "Illuminate" at 2023 TEDxYouth Dayton
Mia Harrison ‘23, Nathan Snizik ’23, and Karissa Speakman '23 participated in the TEDxYouth Dayton “Illuminate” event. These three Archbishop Carroll High School students were part of a group of ten area young people who gave speeches in the Rose Auditorium of the Dayton Art Institute on March 16, 2023.