OUR ACTIVITIES 2007/2008 SCHOOL YEAR
BINGO, BELL JAR & BINGO KITCHEN
Sunday bingo is sponsored by HSA. All profits from bingo and bell jar are given back to the
school. HSA sells food
& refreshments during bingo with profits used for the graduation
reception and other events as needed.
BLACK & GOLD STORE
Operated by all volunteers, our store offers
apparel, snacks, beverages, school supplies and books.
We are open for all major school events and we try to be open for
as many sports events as possible.
During the week, our hours are 7:10 AM – 8:00 AM and 2:10 PM
– 2:55 PM. Hours are
extremely flexible and can be only one time slot per month if you like!
All of which make great Christmas and birthday gifts.
CHRISTMAS DECORATING PARTY
We share the joy of the birth of Christ by decking
the halls & spreading the Christmas spirit throughout our building.
A light dinner of pizza and beverage is usually provided.
This is truly a fun night for the whole family!!
CONCERT SERIES
Refreshments are sold at several concerts presented
throughout the school year as an HSA fund raising event.
Another great benefit is that you get to hear the wonderful
concerts for free!
FATHER MERRICK SCHOLARSHIP
HSA funds two $250.00 scholarships for two senior
graduates that are chosen by the Guidance Dept.
GRADUATION RECEPTION
HSA works with the Junior
Class putting on the graduation reception.
We supply and set-up decorations, paper goods, beverages and
facilitate making up trays and the serving of hors d'oeuvres with help
from the Junior Class families. The
Junior class needs to supply all the hors d'oeuvres.
GRECCIO
The Freshman
class performs a wonderful Christmas pageant with a reception that
follows. HSA supplies
paper goods and beverages and facilitate the
serving of hors d'oeuvres which are supplied by the Freshman
class families.
HOMECOMING / SPIRIT WEEK
Watch for this weekend in October!!!
One of the most fun weeks at school for our students.
Hawk Prides is EVERYWHERE and it's contagious!!!
HSA is involved each year at different levels based upon need.
The Black & Gold Store has everything you will need to get
into this monumental school spirit event!
INK RECYCLING
To help the environment and raise funds, we recycle
inkjet and laser jet ink cartridges.
Collect them from your home, church or office and just drop them
off at the B & G Store. Note: we can not take "remanufactured" cartridges.
JUNIOR RING MASS
HSA works with the Sophomore
Class putting on the graduation reception.
We supply and set-up decorations, paper goods, beverages and
facilitate making up trays and the serving of hors d'oeuvres with help
from the Junior Class families. The
Junior class needs to supply all the hors d'oeuvres.
PHONE TREE
HSA volunteers form the phone calling tree.
The phone calling tree is put in motion on an "as
needed" basis to call family homes as needed arise by COHS and/or
HSA. The phone tree is a
great communications tool to home.
SENIOR PICNIC
On the Wednesday before graduation, HSA facilitates
the Senior Picnic. We
supply the hot dogs, rolls, condiments, paper goods and volunteers.
Senior families supply pop, chips, salad & dessert.
TEACHER APPRECIATION
HSA volunteers put on a full lunch to show our
appreciation for the great faculty and staff at Cardinal O'Hara High
School. This is usually
held in May of each year. You
will not find better teachers anywhere.
Tell and show them you care.
THEME TRAY
Our major fund-raiser of the year, this fun event
involves the sale of donated baskets supplied by school families and the
sale of refreshments. This one fund-raiser supplies the majority of
funds needed to pay for the many traditional
and rites of passage events we are involved with.
EACH FAMILY IS ASKED TO DONATE A THEMED BASKET.
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES HSA HAS A PRESENCE
AT
BACCALAUREATE MASS
Baccaloureate is a celebration and awards mass for
the Senior Class. HSA
decorates the pews and presents the Father Merrick Scholarship.
FRESHMAN FAMILY NIGHT
HSA gives an informational presentation &
inform families about HSA events and activities.
FACULTY ORIENTATION
HSA gives a presentation to share thoughts on how
HSA can support the faculty & their "wish list", how the
faculty can support our students by supporting & participating in
HSA & COHS sponsored events and fund-raisers.
MINI SCHEDULE
Truly a MUST ATTEND parent night, peruse around the
school on your teenager(s) class schedule.
Meet the teachers that are molding your teenager's life.
Stop by the HSA information table for the latest information on
activities & stop in the Black & Gold Store to check out our new
items. There are some great
stocking stuffers in the store!
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
HSA gives an informational presentation &
inform families about HSA events and activities.
OPEN HOUSE
HSA has an informational table, serves refreshments
and volunteers has the Black & Gold Store open.
POST PROM EXTRAVAGANZA
To assist our school's senior families, HSA
financially supports this alcohol and drug free fun filled after prom
event. Keeping our
teenagers safe is all of our responsibilities at Cardinal O'Hara.
REPORT CARD NIGHT
Another VERY IMPORTANT parent night, HSA has an
information table & has the B&G store open.
