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Friday, Mar. 11, 2011
By Special to the Intermountain Catholic

Happy Anniversary! The Most Rev. John C. Wester, bishop of Salt Lake City, will celebrate the fourth anniversary of his installation on March 14. Father Martin Diaz, pastor of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus in Midvale, will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of his ordination on March 17.

 

Literary Gold! Judge Memorial Catholic High students excelled at the recent English Quest competition held March 4 at Weber State University. More than a dozen individual students received awards; earning multiple awards were freshman Isabel Bartholomew, and seniors Nafisa Masud and Mary Zost. First-place honorees were Emily Andrews, Photo Essay-Digital; Isabel Bartholomew, Poetry Writing; Michael I. Greenberg, Informative Speaking; Nafisa Masud, Persuasive Writing; Alexandra Menzdorf, Character Sketch Writing; Mary Zost, Editing Test; Mary Zost, Poetry Slam. Second-place honorees Elizabeth Barrows, Photo Essay-Traditional; Dan Goodman, Poetry Slam; Amy Ware, Poetry Recitation. Third-place honorees Isabel Bartholomew, Personal Narrative; Sierra Brimhall, Literature Test; Jackson Elizondo, Poetry Recitation; Gabrielle Gabash, Photo Essay-Traditional; Nafisa Masud, Editing Test; Emily Murnin, Vocabulary Test.

 

Speed Demon! Amelia Wolfgramm, a freshman at Judge Memorial Catholic High School who won two individual state swimming titles and was a member of the record-setting 400-yard relay team, has qualified for Junior Nationals by racing the 100 back in 56.11.

 

In keeping with Catholic tradition, we remember the anniversaries of death for deceased clergy who served the Diocese of Salt Lake City, especially those whose anniversaries are this month. They are the Most Rev. Duane G. Hunt, D.D., the fifth Bishop of Salt Lake City, (March 31, 1960); Msgr. Edward Francis Dowling (March 6, 1985); Father Paul S. Kuzy, CPPS, (March 27, 1997); Father Daniel E. Leahy, (March 1, 1969); Father Alphonse A.F. LeMay, (March 21, 1953); Msgr. John J. Sullivan, (March 17, 2005); and Deacon Richard G. Francy, (March 5, 1983).

Bulldog of the month

A freshman on the girls’ swim team, Amelia Wolfgramm was one of the leaders who brought home the UHSAA 3A State Championship, the eighth title in nine years, and the 10th title overall for the school. Amelia capped off her rookie season being named the 2010-2011 UHSAA 3A Female Swimmer of the Year honors. She earned an individual title in the 100 yard free, and followed that up a few events later with a blistering 56.11 in the 100 back to set a new overall state record in the 100 back and qualify for junior nationals.

To finish off the day, Amelia anchored the outstanding 400 free relay team that swam a remarkable 3:46.41, taking more than 9 seconds off their season best time. After medaling in the 200-yard medley relay, Amelia gave her medal to the alternate for that event. After receiving the Swimmer of the Meet trophy, she turned around and gave it to the boys’ and girls’ team. She did all this while earning a spot on the honor roll for the first two quarters.

Amelia Wolfgramm is honored as the February 2011 Bulldog of the Month because of her dedication to her studies, her loyalty to her team, her commitment to swimming, and her sense of sportsmanship and integrity.

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