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We were happy to welcome our new and returning students to this

exciting school year at BDCHS. We celebrate our 8th consecutive

“A” grade and seek ways to continuously improve.

The strong start to this school year began with students and fami-

lies participating in Open Houses and Freshmen Orienta-

tion. The dedication of our staff and parent volunteers made it all

possible.

One goal that we have this year is to increase student leadership opportunities and

student self responsibility through Advisory, Research courses, and Student Clubs

such as Student Government Association (SGA).

As a member of the BDCHS community, you are an integral part of student success.

We thank you if you have paid the technology fee and/or donated supplies or your

time. It is going to be another terrific year where our students will soar to new heights!

Your Proud Principal,

Kristine Bennett

IMPORTANT DATES

A U G U S T 3 0 — P I C T U R E D A Y

S E P T E M B E R 4 — L A B O R D A Y —

S C H O O L C L O S E D

S E P T E M B E R 9 — A C T

S E P T E M B E R 1 1 — B O O S T E R

C L U B M E E T I N G A T 6 : 0 0 P M

S E P T E M B E R 1 2 — P A C M E E T I N G

A T 6 : 0 0 P M

S E P T E M B E R 1 3 — P R O G R E S S R E -

P O R T S D I S T R I B U T E D

S E P T E M B E R 1 5 — S I G N E D P R O -

G R E S S R E P O R T S D U E B A C K T O

H O M E R O O M T E A C H E R S

S E P T E M B E R 1 8 — O N E H O U R

E A R L Y R E L E A S E

Journalism Students Taking Over Phoenix News

Mrs. Catania and her Journalism students are pleased to announce that they

will be taking on the Phoenix News for the 2017—2018 school year. The new

Phoenix News team will be compromised of a lead editor, a technology spe-

cialist, a photography specialist, a writing specialist, and a communications

specialist. Journalism students had the choice to be interviewed for any of

these positions or positions on the yearbook team. Interviews were conducted

by Mrs. Catania and previous Journalism teacher Ms. Serra this week in class.

Students will receive their job placements next week and jump head first into

making their creative visions into remarkable new innovations.

Journalism Students Taking

Over Phoenix News

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Important Dates 1

Principal’s Corner 1

BDCHS News 2

Student Features 3

Fall Athletic Schedules 4-5

Lunch Announcement 6

Athletic Booster Club Info 6-7

Depression and Suicide Pre-vention

10

Community Partners 11

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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P H O E N I X N E W S L E T T E R

Phoenix Taking Flight Spring Break 2018 for Educational Trip to Italy!

Students from all grades are invited and encouraged to join us on this

amazing trip! We will be exploring ancient Rome, Vatican City, Assisi,

Florence, and Siena-San Gimignano. We will see such sites as the Col-

osseum, the Pantheon, the Sistine Chapel, the Duomo, and Michelan-

gelo’s David. Sign up soon and don’t miss the early bird enrollment

savings which has been extended until September 21. Go

to worldstrides.com/enroll and enter the group username: europe18

with the password: rinard If you have any questions, please come see

Mrs. Rinard in room 215 or send an email to room 215. Ciao!

Hey! Hey! SGA! This year’s Student Government Association (SGA) is already hard at

work, planning fun events for our school community! We have forty

students representing grades 10-12 who will be leading the school to-

ward lots of fun and building an even more connected community as

we feather our phoenix next with lots of activities and behind the

scenes awesomeness. Please save the date for BINGO night which will

be on Friday, October 6th. Last year’s BINGO night was lots of fun,

and we had many great prizes. This year promises to be even big-

ger! Also, please mark your calendars for Homecoming 2017 which

will be on Saturday, October 28. We will reveal this year’s theme in a

few weeks, so stay tuned!

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Senior Kayla Hopkins-Pinto’s Summer was a Foreign Affair

Kayla Hopkins-Pinto

was selected to take

part in Long Island

University’s Summer

Honors Institute.

Specifically, she was a

part of the Model UN

– A Foreign Affair

Program. Kayla had

and exclusive oppor-

tunity to not only

tour the UN head-

quarters, but also to work and learn alongside diplomats and for-

eign policy experts to gain insight on local and global climate

change issues.

Ambitious Alumnus Class of 2017 alumnus

Jesus Solache is soaring

to new heights in his paid

apprenticeship with

DeLotto and Sons. He

began taking carpentry

classes at Hillsborough

Community College this

week and strives to be a

general contractor. Way

to go, Jesus!

P A G E 4 BDCHS Athletics: Fall Sports Schedules 2017 Cross Country Schedule

Coach: Emilia Meo

2017 Bowling Schedule Coach: Andy Diel

2017 Varsity Golf Schedule Coach: Jeff Leonard

Date Event Location

8-26 Jim Ryun by Fellowship of Christian Athletes Lakeland Christian

9-2 Wiregrass Ranch Run with the Bulls Wiregrass Ranch HS

9-9 Seffner Christian Invitational Seffner Christian Academy

9-23 Mitchell Invitational Mitchell HS

9-30 Weeki Wachee Invitation Weeki Wachee HS

10-11 Hillsborough County Freshman/Sophomore Meet Chamberlain HS

10-16 Hillsborough County Championship TBD

10-25 District Championship TBD

11-4 Regional Championship TBD

11-11 State Championship TBD

Date Time Opponent Location

8-31 3:30 Tampa Bay Heat Pin Chasers

9-5 3:30 Cambridge Pin Chasers

9-7 3:30 Calvary Christian Countryside Lanes

9-12 3:30 Bayshore Christian Pinorama

9-14 3:30 Jesuit Pin Chasers

9-19 3:30 Tampa Prep Pin Chasers

9-21 3:30 St. Pete Catholic Pin Chasers

9-26 3:30 Tampa Bay Heat TBA

9-28 3:30 Bayshore Christian Pin Chasers

10-5 3:30 Cambridge Pin Chasers

10-10 3:30 Tampa Bay Heat BCB

10-12 3:30 Jesuit Pin Chasers

10-17 3:30 Calvary Christian Pin Chasers

10-19 3:30 Tampa Prep Pinorama

10-24 7:30 District Tournament Pin Chasers

Date Time Opponent Location

8-29 4:00 Cambridge Christian Babe Zaharias

8-30 4:00 Bishop McLaughlin Babe Zaharias

8-31 4:00 Carrollwood Day School Babe Zaharias

9-7 4:00 Foundation Christian Babe Zaharias

9-12 4:00 Cambridge Christian Carrollwood Country Club

9-19 4:00 Foundation Christian Diamond Hill

9-20 4:00 Academy at the Lakes Babe Zaharias

9-21 4:00 Bishop McLaughlin Beacon Woods

9-27 4:00 Academy at the Lakes Plantation Palms

9-28 4:00 Carrollwood Day School Cheval 10-7 TBD District Tournament The Eagles

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P H O E N I X N E W S L E T T E R

BDCHS Athletics: Fall Sports Schedules 2017 Junior Varsity Volleyball Schedule

Coach: Marcus Byrd

2017 Varsity Volleyball Schedule

Coach: Cookie Mitchell

DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION

8-24 5:00 Berkeley Prep Away

8-25 5:00 Tampa Prep Away

8-29 5:30 Carrollwood Day School Home

8-31 5:30 Academy of Holy Names Away

9-5 6:00 Cypress Creek Home

9-7 6:00 Clearwater Central Catholic Home

9-12 6:00 Cardinal Mooney Away

9-14 5:00 Canturbury Home

9-19 6:00 Sarasota Military Academy Home

9-21 5:30 Cambridge Christian Home

9-26 6:00 Admiral Farragut Home

10-3 5:30 Tampa Catholic Away

Date Time Opponent Location

8-17 6;30 BAYSHORE CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT AWAY

8-18 4;00 BAYSHORE CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT AWAY

8-21 6:30 Academy At the Lakes HOME

8-24 6:30 Berkeley Prep AWAY

8-25 6:00 Tampa Preparatory AWAY

8-29 6:30 Universal Academy of Florida HOME

8-31 6:30 Academy of Holy Names AWAY

9-5 7:30 Cypress Creek HOME

9-7 7:30 Clearwater Central Catholic HOME

9-12 7:00 Cardinal Mooney AWAY

9-14 6:00 Canturbury HOME

9-19 7:00 Sarasota Military Academy HOME

9-21 6:30 Cambridge Christian HOME

9-26 7:00 Admiral Farragut HOME

9-29 TBA BAYSHORE CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT AWAY

9-30 TBA BAYSHORE CHRISTIAN TOURNAMENT AWAY

10-3 6:30 Tampa Catholic AWAY

10-5 TBA Universal Academy of Florida (SENIOR NIGHT)

HOME

P A G E 6 Announcement:

Preorder lunches, add mon-ey to your child’s lunch ac-count, and track purchases

at www.myschoolaccount.com

BDCHS Athletic Booster Club Information & Members The Athletic Booster Club thanks and congratulates our newly elected Board members and volunteers:

President: Matt Bradarich Vice President: Steven Jenkins

VP of Membership: Wendy Neal Secretary: Chuck Eade

Treasurer: Mike Neal Board Liaison: Suzin Carr

School Liaison: Coach Maggie Hedley Thank you to Eric Schultz and Trish Salzano for their help with the Booster Club in previous years.

We appreciate the following members who have renewed or joined us for the first time:

Phoenix Membership Family Membership

Paul Congelosi Theon Salley

Jennifer DiCecco Kristina Porricolo

Clark Hull Lee & Karen Corscadden

Chuck and Anita Eade Michael Cook

Blaine Family

Jenkins Family

Fire Membership Gold Membership

Sheila Shipman Jim and Suzin Carr

Dee Sellers

Garnet Membership

Mike & Wendy Neal

Bolter and Carr Investigations

We encourage all BDCHS families and students to join the Booster Club. We support ALL athletic programs by supplying some

of the "extras" teams need and scholarships for outgoing seniors. A variety of membership options are available including a stu-

dent pass that offers significant spectator admission savings. Don't spend cash at the door! Bring your membership card in-

stead!!

Our next Athletic Booster Club meeting will be Monday, September 11th at 6:00 P.M. in the BDCHS cafeteria.

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Athletic Booster Club Membership Form Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School

2017-2018

The Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School Athletic Booster Club is a non-profit organization that will be comprised of dedicated parents, guardians, coaches, teachers, school administrations and community members. The Athletic Booster Club supports ALL teams and athletes at BDCHS. Email questions to: Phoenixbooster1@gmail.com

Some of our goals and objectives are to:

Help maintain and improve the athletic program at BDCHS

Support and recognize the efforts of our teams and athletes

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Name: ____________________________ Address: ________________________________________

City: _____________Zip:_______Phone: ___________________ Email(s):____________________

Student Name:_____________________ Grade:___________ Sport(s): ________________________

Student Name:_____________________ Grade:___________ Sport(s):________________________

Check ONE of the following memberships:

_____ Gold Membership- $500 Benefits include:

Permanent Recognition as Gold Member.

4 Season Pass Discount cards for 2017-2018 Athletic Season

4 Free Tickets to the Athletic Banquet

Hat and shirt

_____ Garnet Membership- $250 Benefits include:

Banner Recognition for the 2016-2017 school year

4 Season Pass Discount cards for 2016-2017 Athletic Season

2 Free Tickets to the Athletic Banquet

Hat and shirt

_____ Family Membership- $100 Benefits include:

4 Season Pass Discount cards for 2016-2017 Athletic Season

2 Free Tickets to the Athletic Banquet

Hat and shirt

_____ Phoenix Membership $50 Benefits include:

2 Season Pass Discount card for 2017-2018 Athletic Season

Hat or shirt

_____ Fire Membership $25 Benefits include:

1 Season Pass Discount card for 2017-2018 Athletic Season

If your membership includes a shirt please select size. Adult: S M L XL XXL HAT

Amount Paid $____________ (Cash___________ or Check#_____________) Please make checks payable to BDCHS Athletic Booster Club

Send in with student in an envelope marked with Booster Club or mail to: BDCHS Athletic Booster Club, 10948 N. Central Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

The BDCHS Booster club is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax Id #: 47-

1993166

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P H O E N I X N E W S L E T T E R

BDCHS Development

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P H O E N I X N E W S L E T T E R

Straight from the Phoenix Action Crew WELCOME TO THE PHOENIX ACTION CREW, AKA – the PAC!

This is FREE to all BDCHS families, so there’s no cost to join.

PAC’s Mission is to bring BDCHS families, faculty/staff, and community part-

ners together through volunteer opportunities which help strengthen the school com-

munity and provide participation in our students’ education and activities.

The PAC is key to strengthening the school community. Its efforts include fa-

cilitating communication between school and home serving as a means for helping parents/families to actively

participate in their children's education and school. Opportunities include coordinating and volunteering for

activities and events such as luncheons and breakfasts for both students and faculty, BDCHS Teach-In, PAC

educational meetings, just to name a few.

Parents and families are encouraged to get involved; there are many ways to go about doing this, and they

can be involved as little or as much as they want to and can.

IF you are not already registered to receive SignUpGenius (SUG) requests, then we encourage you to do so.

All you need to do is send an email to proudphoenixparent@gmail.com with your request. Once your email is

registered, you will begin receiving communications about volunteer opportunities and special requests for

items needed for classrooms, events, testing, and so much more.

As you can see, you're not alone! We want to help you through these 'special years' of your student's

life. Again, WELCOME TO THE PAC!!! It’s going to be an AMAZING YEAR!!

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Thank You to our Donors & Community Partners

THE “INAUGURAL” PHOENIX NEST PARTNERS

(the BDCHS annual fund/giving program) * Edward and Candy DeBartolo * Derrick and Carol Brooks * James and Suzin Carr

* Chad Chronister and Nicole DeBartolo * Tim Davis * Terry Stever and Karen Horii-Stever * Richard and Denise Griffin * Geza and Rosario Henni * Jeffrey and Wendy Lancet

* Richard and Synara Lepper * Norma and Nich Matassini * Donald and Yvonne Moose

* James and Jean Palermo * Vicky Phares and Charles Owen * Sarah and Clint Randles

* Tara Spieler * Residential Estimating & Design Services * David and Elizabeth Mallitz

* John and Jenna Byzcek * Rob and Annette Rochlin * Valls Ship Agencies, LP.

* Palmetto Beach Line Handlers * James H. & Amy G. Shimberg Foundation

PHOENIX FUND INVESTMENT SPONSORSHIPS

Kitchen/Cafeteria: Chris Sullivan Foundation

Fitness Center/Trail: Maney Gordon, P.A.

Science Lab: Asher DeBartolo Heldfond

Band Classroom: Lisa DeBartolo & Don Miggs

Math Classroom: David Mallitz & Family

Math Classroom: Geza Henni & Family

Math Classroom: Anonymous

Math Classroom: AnyCar USA Auto Sales &

Leasing

English Classroom: Apheta Family Offices

English Classroom: Elizabeth & Mike Weems

English Classroom: PAC 2014 Terrace: Lee

Roy Selmons

Foreign Language: Nikki DeBartolo &

Chad Chronister

Foreign Language: Matassini Law Firm

Conference Room: Jean & Jim Palermo

West Hallway: Karen & Lawrence Liebers

Science Lab: Broadrick Family Foundation Inc.

PE/Health Classroom: McIlwain & Chiarmonte

Dance Room: Royal Sun Park Assisted Living /

Smith Family

South Hall New Wing: Denise Griffin & Family

East Hallway: New Tampa Pediatric Dental

Through this naming program, the BDCHS and local community can make an annual

investment in education and in the futures of BDCHS students.

Available sponsorships include:

* Gymnasium * Admin Suite * TV Studio * IT Office / Media Center * Clinic

*Plant / Maintenance Office * Teacher Workroom * Technology Labs (s)

* Math Classroom (1) * English Classrooms (3) * Social Sciences Classrooms (4) *

Science/STEM Classrooms (3) * World Language Classroom (1)

* Teaching / Writing Labs (3) * Hallways (4)

If you’re interested in becoming a

Phoenix Nest Partner, making an in-

vestment through a sponsorship or

scholarship, and/or you want to learn

about other ways to become involved

with BDCHS, please

contact Judy Anderson,

Director of Develop-

ment at jander-

son@bdchs.org or

813.971.5600 X204.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS * DeBartolo Holdings * Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc.

* Elder Ford of Tampa * Fifth Third Bank * PDQ

* Lee Roy Selmons * Wells Fargo

* Today’s Janitorial Service * HCC * USF * UT

*Saint Leo University

* Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce

* Tampa Bay Sports Commission

* College Football Playoff Foundation