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Congratulations to the 8th Grade recipients of the 2007 CYO Awards:

• Service:   Grace Kelly and Laura Milovsky
• Social:  Kevin Haraburda
• Spiritual:  Fiona Feeney
• Sports - Female:  Asha Davis and Savanah Davis
• Sports - Male:  Brendan Boyle

Track and Field Archdiocesan Meet , June 2, 2007  Franklin Field

Congratulations to Colleen Fehm - medal winner in the triple jump

OMC  CYO Coach Receives Award

Terrence Foley was the recipient of The Bill O’Neill Award on Tuesday, May 15, 2007.  This award was presented at a Recognition Liturgy, celebrated by The Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, to honor distinguished Youth Ministers at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. 
The Bill O’Neill Award, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Athletic Ministry Department, is presented to Adults who demonstrate exceptional dedication and service to youth through Athletic Ministry and for being a model of Gospel values for young people. Bill O’Neill served for many years as the Assistant Athletic Director for the Catholic Youth Organization of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. His dedication to the involvement of young people in the parish community through athletics is a cornerstone for the wonderful program that we enjoy today.
Terry Foley has served the CYO Program at Our Mother of Consolation for over eight years. He has exemplified the best attributes of coaching and Catholic teaching while serving as CYO Girls Basketball Coach, CYO treasurer and Coordinator of the Summer League Program.  He has taught invaluable lessons in Christian sportsmanship through his example.
Through the years, Terry has contributed his time and talents that enabled our CYO program to develop into the wonderful program that exists today. For this, we are thankful. Congratulations!

Track and Field Divisional Champs

Congratulations to the OMC Track Team. Listed are the names of OMC Athletes who have advanced to the Area Championship on May 19, 2007 at Roxborough High School:

• Cadet Boys Shot Put
  Jonathan Upchurch
• Minor Boys Shot Put
  Aaron Farmbry
• Cadet Girls Shot Put
  Colleen Fehm
  Alston Smith
  Heidi Beyer
• Minor Boys 400 meters
  Corey Kelley
  Gabriel Johnson
  
• Cadet Girls 400 meters
  Alston Smith
  
• Novice Girls 800 meters
  Jamilah Guess
  
• Minor Girls 800 meters
  Ruby Payette
  
• Minor Boys 800 Meters
  Alec Hill
  
• Cadet Boys 800 Meters
  Gregory Boyd
  
• Novice Girls 100 Meters
  Jamilah Guess
  
• Minor Boys 100 Meters
  Corey Kelley
  Gabriel Johnson
  
• Cadet Boys 100 meters
  Gregory Boyd
  
• Minor Boys 1600 Meters
  Alec Hill
  
• Cadet Boys 1600 Meters
  Dennis De Salme
  
• Minor Boys Long Jump
  John Evans
  
• Cadet Girls Long Jump
  Jasmine Guess
  
• Cadet Girls Triple Jump
  Colleen Fehm
  
• Minors Boys 4x100 Relay: Gabriel Johnson, Alec Hill, Trey Gregory, and Corey Kelley
  
• Cadet Girls 4x100 Relay:  Jasmine Guess, Colleen Fehm, Fiona Feeney, and Alston Smith

  Congratulations to all the CYO athletes who participated in the Penn Relays on April 24.

  Jr. Boys placed to return on Friday April 27
  4 x 100 m Relay in 57.98 seconds

  • Corey Kelly
  • Gabriel Johnson
  • John Evans
  • Trey Gregory

  Listed below are the athletes for the week from Saturday's meet 4/21/07 at Rush:

  • Ruby Payette 1st place in the 800 meters
  • Alec Hill 1st place in the mile time 5:44
  • Jamilah Guess 1st place in 100 meters Time 15:40
  • Colleen Fehm 1st place in triple Jump  29.10 Feet
  • Colleen Fehm 1st place in Shot Put 28.00 Feet

  Track schedule

  • April 24 6 p.m. Tuesday Evening. Penn Relays University of Pennsylvania – Franklin Field. This meet will be for qualifiers only but, all are welcome to attend free of charge.
  • April 28 10 a.m. William Penn Charter School
  • May 5 9 a.m. Roxborough High School
  • May 12 Divisional Championship Meet. All must be present to advance to Area Championships.  Location and time TBD.
  • May 19 9 a.m. Area Championships @ Roxborough High School
  • June 2 9 a.m. Archdiocesan Championships at University of Pennsylvania – Franklin Field

  Track Meet Results Saturday March 31

  • Jonathan Upchurch first place in Shot put (Male) - 33 feet
  • Corey Kelley first place in 100 meters. time unknown
  • Corey Kelley first place 400 meters. time unknown
  • Gabriel Johnson first place 4OO meters time unknown
  • Colleen Fehm first Place Shot put (Female) 28.9 feet
  • Alec Hill first place Mile Time 6 :08.00.
  • Minor boys relay team First place
  • Alec Hill Gabriel Johnson John Evans Corey Kelley. Time unknown

  Congratulations to All Athletes and Coaches for a Thrilling Basketball Season

  OMC Boys Varsity finished 2nd in the Region with a record of 10-4.

  Placing 2nd earned OMC a spot in the Archdiocesan Tournament. A first for OMC in recent history. Team All Stars included: Brendan Boyle, Ian Holland and Terrence O’Toole. MVP for the Region’s All Star game was Gregory Boyd. Returning 7th graders are: Jonathan Upchurch, Gregory Boyd and Peter Shields.

  OMC Girls Varsity finished 2nd in the Region with a record of 12-3.

  Following the championship game, the girls were invited to the Bishop McDevitt Tournament. A full weekend of competition placed the girls in 2nd Place in the tournament. MVP for the Tournament was Asha Davis. Team All Stars included: Asha Davis, Savannah Davis, Grace Kelly and Kamiliah Berrian. Returning 7th graders are: Katie Boyle, Jane Idler, Mamie Fennimore, and Samantha Lewis

  OMC Boys JV had a wonderful season with a record of 7-3.

  JV All Stars were Kehri Vance and Mahig . Varsity is looking forward to the upcoming players.

  OMC HS Girls held their own in a most competitive Region 10 League.

  Many thanks to the girls for demonstrating their abilities in being persistent and highly spirited.

  Special thanks to our wonderful and dedicated coaching staff:

  • Mike Boyle
  • Paul Nolan
  • Terence Foley
  • Gil Davis
  • Mary Mulligan
  • Maureen O’Toole
  • Tracie Upchurch
  • and Chris Isles.

  Steelers Football Team brings home the CO- CHAMIPIONSHIP!

  On Saturday, November 18, the REGION 5 Steelers entered the Parade of Champions at Villanova University. Steelers played St. Maximillian Kolbe for the Chamipionship. Both teams were eveningly matched with records of 8-1 entering the game. Steelers only loss this season was to St. Max (7-0) . The game ended in a tie with 0-0, thus making both teams Co-Champions. Special thanks to OMC Varsity Players: Brendan Boyle, Mike Stack, and Jonathan Upchurch - JV players: Ronnie Bolden, Amir Dunston, Eric Milovksy, and Kheri Vance. Congratulations for a wonderful season.

  For God & Youth Award

  Tim and Marianne Dwyer received the For God & Youth Award which is presented annually to a coach or parish athletic director from each region who exemplifies the best attributes of coaching and Catholic teaching to the young athletes of his/her parish or region. This award is recognized nationally which the Youth Ministry Office presents in honor of Mr. Bill O'Neill. Bill served for many years as the Assistant Athletic Director for the Catholic Youth Organization. His dedication to the involvement of young people in the parish community through athletics is a cornerstone for the wonderful program that we enjoy today. The award was presented at a Liturgy to honor Athletes and Coaches on January 15, 2005 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

  Marianne and Tim Dwyer have served the CYO Program at Our Mother of Consolation for over 12 years. They have contributed their time and talents that enabled our CYO program to develop into the wonderful program that exists today. For this, we are thankful. Congratulations.