10 The “noise” is filtered at Guerin Catholic. So, what does that mean? From the perspective of thankful parents, it means quite a bit as we look back over four incredible years of growth and development of our daughter, Claire, at Guerin Catholic. The noise, you know the stuff we are all exposed to day in day out that challenges us, is what society says is right and accepts. Guerin Catholic confronts the societal noise head-on so our children can develop into outstanding young men and women. Yes, they start as children and leave as young adults. Claire has flourished while at Guerin Catholic. Academically, I cannot say enough of the excellence at GC. The faculty demands the best of our young men and women while, in turn, produces exemplary students. This is exemplified by the thirst colleges and universities have for all of our students. Claire recently captured this, "Dad, Guerin Catholic sets you up to succeed academically and you are put in the best position to succeed. All that is required is your effort". Claire has developed into a confident adult, with an assurance in her direction in life and a better understanding of who God made her to be. So exactly how does Guerin Catholic filter the noise? Guerin Catholic is a strong Christian Catholic Faith based Educational System with structure and rules. I saw my daughter as she developed in her four years with tremendous growth and an ignition of her fervent commitment to Catholic traditions and ideals. Daily prayer became an everyday part of her life. It is through this commitment to prayer and our relationship with God that all things are possible. This is why Guerin Catholic is such a success and will continue to succeed. - Frank Thompson PARENT PERSPECTIVE Filtered NOISE "Guerin Catholic confronts the societal noise head-on so our children can develop into outstanding young men and women." Frank Thompson and Daughter Claire Guerin Catholic Class of 2014 HUGH ROSS 9 Mad SCIENTIST “Love the children first... then teach them.” St. Mother Theodore Guerin Q & A Guerin Catholic science teacher Hugh Ross was recently recognized as a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Mr. Ross is among only nine teachers in Indiana, five science and four math, to receive the honor. As a state finalist, Mr. Ross will now be considered for a Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for U.S. math and science teachers. One or two representatives from each state are selected annually to be honored as national winners. They receive a $10,000 award, a Presidential certificate, and a trip to Washington, DC for a series of recognition events and professional development activities. We will certainly keep you posted on this noteworthy distinction! Congratulations Mr. Ross! W h at b rough t you to G ue rin Cath olic ? God. Okay, that was the short answer...maybe I should elaborate. I was teaching physics at Noblesville High School and received a series of emails from Leona Chianello about a physics opening at Guerin Catholic. Leona had previously worked at NHS and I had taught her three children there. About the same time, I met Fr. Dale Ehrman and Keith Marsh at a church function and caught a glimpse of the strength of the Catholic mission at Guerin Catholic. Could this be the future high school for my children and me? Through prayer, I began to desire a greater integration between my family life, spiritual life, and professional life. As I first arrived at the school for a tour and interview, the beautiful voices of the school choir, GoldenVoice, soared through the commons area and I realized that I was a goner. How do you incorporate our faith into your teaching? I see science as our feeble attempt to peer into the awesome, creative mind of God insofar as He created our physical world. Scientist have only scratched the surface in understanding the intricacy of our elegant universe. Teaching science in a Catholic School affords me the opportunity to share not only my passion for science, but how it inspires and enhances a deeper faith in God. I am sincerely grateful for my teaching vocation and opportunity to work daily with my students! What do you enjoy most about Guerin Catholic? I truly enjoy learning and the faith community here! Through my interactions with students, staff, and parents, I am enriched and challenged to grow intellectually and spiritually. I also love having two of my children in the building with me! What is something people would be surprised to know about you? When I transitioned from the field of engineering to teaching, I took a "year off" to serve as a full-time volunteer at the Franciscan House of Mary and Joseph, a 300-bed homeless shelter in Chicago. I would never give up this experience of living in community with the other volunteers and seeing the face of Christ in the homeless men and women we ministered to.
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