All student/athletes must have a current Physical Form on file with the Athletic Trainer to participate in the upcoming spring tryouts.

The form can be found by visiting http://www.olgchs.org/uploaded/athletic_icons/AthleticMedPhysical2011-12.pdf

Congratulations to the following 33 baseball program student/athletes for their hard work in the classroom. Keep up the good work!

Principal’s List

Michael Gallagher, Reid Robilotto, Christopher Thomas, JP Boyle, Eric Kressin and Brett Weidemeyer.

First Honors

Trevor Conely, Matthew Finta, Mason Leahy, Nathan Lester, Sean O’Connor, Stephen Schoch, Joseph Scuderi, Colin Weiskopf, Sean James, Ryan Kelchner, Joseph Lozupone, Matthew (Smitty) Smith,

Casey Bulik, Dan Godwin, Gary Guy, Mark Metrey, Kyle Norman, Antonio Pino, Tyler Post, Peter Gartland, Ryan Marshall and Daniel Martinson

Second Honors

Rollo (RJ) Lutz, Albert (Quinn) Simmonds, Scott Fullerton, Jimmy Watson, and Thien-Quoc (Cookie) Tran.

If a student/athlete should be listed please accept our apology and send an e-mail to Coach Smith at olgcbaseball@verizon.net so we can update the list

Winter Baseball Open Workout

Our Lady of Good Counsel Baseball Open Winter Workout

Sundays - January 29, February 5 and February 12, 2012

8:30A.M. - 11:00A.M.

All Good Counsel program players are welcome to attend

11:00A.M. – 1:00P.M. Open workouts for non-program players

$30 for two hour workout under the supervision of Our Lady of Good Counsel Staff

Questions? Contact Coach Smith at csmitty3165@gmail.com

For several years many of our baseball players have recorded service hours in connection with work performed on behalf of McKenna's Wagon (a subdivision of Shepherds Table).

The service opportunity is once a week and students receive three (3) credit hours for each week they participate and consist of students making lunches for those in need.

Here is what is involved - buy 3 loaves of white bread, 30 slices of bologna, 30 slices of cheese and 30 small bags of chips, pretzels, doritos, etc. Each sandwich is made with a single slice of bologna and cheese on it (no condiments) and placed in a plastic sandwich bag. The sandwiches should then be placed back in the original bread bags for ease of transportation.

If your son is interested in participating in this extremely worthy cause John Stewart (a GC dad) will be at Good Counsel on Sundays at 11:30 A.M. in the parking lot near the Kane Center to pick up the sandwiches and chips.

Tuesdays 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM

January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7 and 14

Thursdays 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM

January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9 and 16

All student/athletes are welcome to attend and should bring their glove, wood bat and wear comfortable clothing (shorts or sweat pants are acceptable).

Drills will be held in the gym and players should enter the building near the Kane Center. If you have questions please email Coach Smith at csmitty3165@gmail.com

All baseball program student/athletes are encouraged to attend strength and conditioning workouts.

Tuesdays 3:15PM - 4:15PM (Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14)

Fridays 3:15PM - 4:15PM (Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17)

Please check the website DAILY for workout updates.

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Congratulations to the following baseball program student/athletes who were selected and commissioned into the following roles.

Junior, Antonio Pino to the 2011-2012 XBSS team.

Seniors - Colin McGowan (Junior Retreat Leader), Anthony Vaglica (Junior Retreat Leader and GC Student Ambassador) and Kyle Weidemeyer (Peace & Justice Team) Xaverian Leaders for the 2011-2012 school year!

XBSS is an organization of student leaders who participate in the work of service and stewardship in the tradition of the Xaverian Brothers. They dedicate themselves to carry on the Xaverian charism and ministry in our school community.

We appreciate their dedication and commitment to serving our school, fellow students and community.

Congratulations to the following baseball program student/athletes that were inducted into the National Honor Society, Xavarian Chapter on Monday, November 14, 2011.

Seniors
Danny Martinson

Juniors
Casey Bulik
Robbie Gibbs
Gary Guy
Thien-Quoc Tran
Austin White

Four Good Counsel seniors recently signed National Letters of Intent to play Division 1 baseball in college. The seniors and their colleges are (l. to r.)

• Kevin Doherty, University of Virginia
• Danny Martinson, University of Richmond
• Collin McGowan, LaSalle University
• Kevin Ross, Towson University

Thanks to Mr. Kressin, check out the Falcons in action!  http://olgchsbaseballphotos.shutterfly.com/