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Strings orchestra playing at Christmas concert 2019.
"Tis the season for Christmas music
Rachelle Garbarine
Dec 11 2019

In this Christmas season, the sounds of holiday music fill the theaters at Gibbons this week and next as our music students share their creative talents with the school community.

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Coach Wright instructing some football players.
Making Gibbons history
Rachelle Garbarine
Dec 6 2019

After winning its first-ever Eastern Regional finals, our football team heads to its first state title game. Getting to this point is a testament to a vision that started 27 years ago. 

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Chris Poisella helping a student in math class.
Educator Spotlight: Chris Poisella
Rachelle Garbarine
Dec 3 2019

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which offers a glimpse of how our educators care for and engage with students. Today, we spotlight math educator Chris Poisella.

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The Gibbons school community donating to the fall Dress Down Day for Hunger.
The joy of giving
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 26 2019

In this season of giving thanks, our school community "took a slice out of hunger" by collecting nearly 10,000 pounds of food and baby items to benefit people in need in our area.

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Senior dance students in fall dance concert 2019.
A first-of-its-kind fall dance concert
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 21 2019

Three dance educators, 270 student dancers, two shows, four performances, plus the gratitude project create a first-of-its-kind fall dance concert, which opens today.

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Students and families gather for Junior Mass 2019 at the cathedral.
The tradition of Junior Mass
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 19 2019

Among the many cherished Gibbons traditions handed down from class to class, linking the past to the present, is Junior Mass, which is about being part of a community.

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Celebrating Veterans Day
Celebrating Veterans Day
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 14 2019

Gibbons observed Veterans Day with a student-led celebration that brought together members of our community who served or are now serving in the armed forces.

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A pair of actors in a scene of Noises Off.
Noises Off is on target
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 12 2019

In Gibbons Drama’s production of Noises Off, student actors deliver a fast and funny performance of the famous farce that will have you laughing from lights out to curtain call.  

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Amy Rokita looking over students' work.
Educator Spotlight: Amy Rokita
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 7 2019

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which offers a glimpse of how our educators care for and engage with students. Today, we spotlight English educator Amy Rokita.

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Educator speaking with parent and student at Open House 2019.
Welcome to our home
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 5 2019

At our recent Open House prospective students and families experienced what makes Gibbons special and how our school's mission transforms lives through faith, service, and leadership.

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Gibbons student participating in Beginning an Beyond Tutoring Program.
The joy of service
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 31 2019

Each week, Gibbons students are taking their joy of education and sharing it through an after-school tutoring program for disadvantaged children in the area.

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Middle School Leadershhip Conference 2019 participants.
Nurturing tomorrow's leaders today
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 29 2019

Student leaders, using the skills they gained at Cardinal Gibbons, helped over 90 middle school students from the Diocese of Raleigh learn how to be effective leaders.

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A PDF version of the Gibbons Spirit Logo style guide.
Gibbons Branding
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 23 2019

Cardinal Gibbons has introduced three logos that reflect its past, present, and future, continuing a branding process that started years ago. Read the story behind the logos.

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People at the Short Journey blessing ceremony.
Blessing Our Home Away from Home
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 21 2019

The recent blessing of the Cardinal Gibbons Short Journey Retreat Center was a historic day for our school, one that ushered in the start of a new chapter for the center.

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Educator Spotlight: Rodolfo Argueta
Educator Spotlight: Rodolfo Argueta
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 16 2019

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which offers a glimpse of how our educators care for and engage with students. Today, we spotlight Director of Classroom and Educator Tech Support Rodolfo Argueta.

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Caroline Costello gives talk at Motivation Monday.
Getting Motivated on Monday
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 10 2019

Getting motivated when Monday morning rolls around can be a challenge, even for the most dedicated among us. However, iCube offers Motivation Monday as a way to start the week on the right foot.

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Music ministry group before a recent Thursday Mass.
Celebrating in Song
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 8 2019

On Thursdays, Mass in the school chapel is both a faith-enriching experience as well as a musical one, thanks to an all-volunteer music group that helps us open our hearts in prayer to God.

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Golfers at Crusader Classic Gold Tournament 2019.
Playing Golf, Supporting Gibbons
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 3 2019

The Crusader Classic Golf Tournament is a longstanding fall tradition at Gibbons that brings together parents, alumni, and friends of the school to engage with one another and support the school.

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Homecoming 2019 king and queen. Photo credit: Azul Photography.
Coming Home at Homecoming
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 1 2019

In a nod to our school’s 110th anniversary 150 alumni and their guests recently gathered in the Crusader Room, which houses reminders of Cardinal Gibbons’ illustrious past, to celebrate Homecoming.

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Latin Educator Whitney Crabbe going over verbs with student.
Educator Spotlight: Whitney Crabbe
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 27 2019

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which offers readers a glimpse of how Gibbons educators care for and engage with students. Today, we spotlight Latin educator Whitney Crabbe.

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Partners in Hope
Partners in Hope
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 24 2019

As the newest members of our Gibbons family, freshmen begin their journey of outreach and service by engaging with children at local child development centers and becoming partners in hope.

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Beginning Their Spiritual Journey
Beginning Their Spiritual Journey
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 18 2019

As freshmen begin their spiritual journey at Gibbons, they also start a new school tradition as the first class to attend retreats at Short Journey throughout their four years of high school.    

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Families enjoying Family Football Night 2019.
Family Football Night 2019
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 17 2019

Gibbons families gathered with families from 12 area middle schools to celebrate an evening of fellowship, football, and fun during Family Football Night 2019.

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Students writing letters to first responders, military personnel to commemorate 9_11
Commemorating September 11
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 12 2019

The Gibbons school community yesterday commemorated the 18th anniversary of September 11 with a variety of reflection and prayer opportunities.

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Jenny Marks on Good Morning America segment outside her home.
Cheers to Coach Jenny Marks
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 9 2019

Jenny Marks, one of the longest-serving coaches in the school’s history, was honored today with a surprise visit from Good Morning America.

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Educator Spotlight: Susan Ellis
Educator Spotlight: Susan Ellis
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 4 2019

This year's Educator Spotlight series has been expanded to feature both classroom and office educators. We start with College Counselor Susan Ellis.

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Parents in gym before presentation at Back to School Night 2019.
Back to School Night, Gibbons Style
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 3 2019

If, as the adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words, then visiting your student’s classroom would equal more. That was the feeling among the new and returning parents who attended the recent Back to School Night.

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Educators Living Out Their Call to Serve
Educators Living Out Their Call to Serve
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 28 2019

Gibbons students put their faith into action in service to others throughout the school year. To appreciate their experience, educators lived out the call to serve during the annual Gibbons Educator Day of Service.

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Parents Caring for Parents
Parents Caring for Parents
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 27 2019

It’s 8:45 a.m. on a recent blue-sky Saturday and the main lobby is bustling with parents, not students, chatting, connecting, and caring for one another. Welcome to Freshman Parent Focus 2019.

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The first all school Mass of the 2019-2020 school year.
Starting the New School Year with Mass
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 22 2019

The Gibbons community started the new school year by joining together in faithful prayer to celebrate Mass on August 15, the feast of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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Students greeting freshmen at Freshman Welcome Day' 19.
Rolling Out the Welcome Mat for Freshmen
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 21 2019

It’s a day that marks a new beginning for incoming freshmen at Gibbons. It’s a day that welcomes them to high school life. It’s a day that provides unforgettable memories. It’s Freshman Welcome Day.

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Students enjoying a study skills session at Freshman Focus 2019.
A Glimpse of Life at Gibbons
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 20 2019

Over the last decade, Freshman Focus has grown tremendously, but its goal remains the same: to ease the jitters of incoming freshmen and provide them with a preview of life at Gibbons.

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Cardinal Gibbons Short Journey Center hosts GLC 19.
Discovering Leadership Potential
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 14 2019

A core belief at Gibbons is that all school members have the potential to lead, and that authentic learning opportunities can help them develop the skills needed to succeed as leaders.

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A Transformational Tech Experience
A Transformational Tech Experience
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 6 2019

For the last six years, Gibbons Technology Department has partnered with tech giant Lenovo to blend education with cutting-edge technology, and the result has been transformational

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Living Out the Call to Serve
Living Out the Call to Serve
Rachelle Garbarine
Jul 30 2019

If there is one thing most Gibbons Alumni agree on, it’s this: Living out the call to serve remains an aspiration long after they graduate. One recent example is alumni service day.

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Learning a Language on Location
Learning a Language on Location
Rachelle Garbarine
Jul 18 2019

There is no better way to master a foreign language than immersing yourself in an authentic setting, speaking the language, and experiencing the culture and lifestyle.

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Campers enjoying robotics camp.
A Gibbons Summer
Rachelle Garbarine
Jul 11 2019

The dog days of summer are here and so are Gibbons Summer Programs, offering camps in academics, athletics, and the performing arts that educate, engage, entertain, and enchant.

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Introducing GIBBONS Magazine
Introducing GIBBONS Magazine
Rachelle Garbarine
Jul 2 2019

We recently launched GIBBONS, our new magazine, which aims to reflect both the future and history of Gibbons, as well as to provide our school community with a chance to share our mission.

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Principal Jason D. Curtis with students in front of Gibbons.
Celebrating Jason D. Curtis
Rachelle Garbarine
Jun 27 2019

Jason D. Curtis stepped down as principal of Cardinal Gibbons at the end of the 2018-2019 school year to become president of St. Francis High School in CA. With his departure, he leaves behind a legacy that will be felt for years.

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Students heading to NYC for Gibbons Drama Theater Intensive Trip.
5 days, 5 Broadway Shows = 1 Incredible Adventure
Rachelle Garbarine
Jun 26 2019

Five days, five Broadway shows, one incredible adventure. That’s what 18 Gibbons students involved in the drama program experienced on their recent school-sponsored trip to New York City.

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The school launched its first-ever Give Gibbons Day on June 19, 2019.
Give Gibbons Day
Rachelle Garbarine
Jun 19 2019

On June 19, Cardinal Gibbons launched Give Gibbons Day, its first, 24-hour, online philanthropic challenge to encourage the entire Gibbons community to make an impact by supporting The Cardinal Gibbons Fund. The RESULTS are in!

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Alumni gathering for second day of Alumni Weekend.
Alumni Weekend, a Gibbons First
Rachelle Garbarine
Jun 12 2019

Rainy weather didn’t dampen the spirits of alumni who recently returned to campus for Gibbons’ first-ever Alumni Weekend – a three-day welcome home celebration.

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Baccalaureate Mass 2019
Graduation Weekend 2019 - A Most Memorable Time
Rachelle Garbarine
May 29 2019

Anticipation, excitement, and joy filled the air on graduation weekend as the members of the Cardinal Gibbons Class of 2019 celebrated a milestone achievement: graduating from high school. 

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A Special Supper for Seniors
A Special Supper for Seniors
Rachelle Garbarine
May 24 2019

The end of high school could be an emotional time for seniors - and educators, too. Knowing that Gibbons educators recently hosted senior supper as their special way to say goodbye to the soon-to-be grads.

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Three educators honored 2019.
Celebrating Three Educators
Rachelle Garbarine
May 22 2019

Deserving, passionate, and caring describe Principal Jason Curtis, Fine Arts Chair Kevin Ferguson, and Director of Retreats Tim Yelenic who recently were honored for their service to Gibbons

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Retreatants at the newly reopened Short Journey Retreat Center.
Gibbons Reopens Short Journey Retreat Center
Rachelle Garbarine
May 16 2019

After a year of praying, planning, and renovating Cardinal Gibbons recently reopened the Short Journey Retreat Center and welcomed its first retreatants to their home away from home.

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Students and judges in iCube pitch contest 2019.
"Pitch Perfect" for Business
Rachelle Garbarine
May 14 2019

It’s an enterprising idea: Offer Gibbons students an innovative and fun way to put their business start-up ideas and entrepreneurial know-how to the test.

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Student-musicians playing at Sisters of Notre Dame Spring Festival.
Spring Music Festival: A Perfect Collaboration
Rachelle Garbarine
May 9 2019

More than 250 instrumental music and visual arts students, as well as educators, entertained crowds during the annual Sisters of Notre Dame Spring Music Festival.

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Tech Theater Educator Karestin Harrison with her students.
Educator Spotlight: Technical Theater Educator Karestin Harrison
Rachelle Garbarine
May 6 2019

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which offers a glimpse of how Gibbons educators care for and engage students. Today, we spotlight Technical Theater Educator Karestin Harrison.

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Jalen Brooks'19 honored as Male Athlete of the Year.
Jalen Brooks '19 Named NC Male Athlete of the Year
Rachelle Garbarine
May 2 2019

Cardinal Gibbons High School is pleased to announce that Jalen Brooks ’19 today was named the State Male Athlete of the Year by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.

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Gibbons travelers in front of St. Peters during Italy trip 2019.
Italy Trip Turns 25
Rachelle Garbarine
May 1 2019

Ah, Tradition! Every year for the past 25 years, a group of Gibbons students and educators have attended Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter’s Square in Rome as part of the annual school-sponsored trip to Italy.

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Stations of the Cross Dramatization for Easter 2019.
Gibbons at Easter
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 17 2019

Prayer and charity define Lenten traditions at Cardinal Gibbons and help us prepare for Easter. Those traditions include quiet reflection, and a Stations of the Cross Prayer Service.

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Dancers in spring dance concert 2019.
Artistry in Motion at the Dance Concert
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 11 2019

Inspiring 256 student dancers to share their gifts and talents with audiences for a two-hour concert on four consecutive days takes dedication, commitment, and leadership.

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17 Gibbons Alumni gather for a day of service.
Alumni Day of Service
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 9 2019

On a recent Saturday morning, a group of Gibbons Alumni converged on a Habitat for Humanity building site in Raleigh. They came to serve, support one another, and give back to their alma mater.

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Students gather to hear career advice from iCube leaders.
iCube Launches Job Board
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 8 2019

Are you ready to gain real-world experience? Are you looking for an internship, part-time, or seasonal employment opportunities? If so, start your search using the newly-created iCube job board!

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Nancy Barkan and Jason Curtis
Nancy Barkan Appointed Interim Principal
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 4 2019

Assistant Principal of Instruction Nancy Barkan has been appointed Interim Principal of Cardinal Gibbons High School for the 2019-2020 academic year. She will assume her new role on July 1. 

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Science Educator Sarah Kuszaji teaching.
Educator Spotlight: Science Educator Sarah Kuszaj '95
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 2 2019

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which offers a glimpse of how Gibbons educators care for and engage students. Today, we spotlight Science Educator and Alumna Sarah Kuszaj '95.

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Gibbons family serving the community.
Gibbons Parents Serving Together
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 27 2019

Just as Gibbons students are involved in outreach opportunities, so are Gibbons parents, who are working together to serve and give back to our surrounding community.

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Leads in Hairspray.
Hairspray = Phenomenal
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 26 2019

In a word, Gibbons Drama’s production of “Hairspray” is phenomenal. It is, however, phenomenal on many different levels.

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Educator spotlight , Jon Armfield.
Educator Spotlight: Technology Educator Jon Armfield
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 21 2019

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which regularly brings readers inside the classroom of one of our educators. Today, we spotlight Technology Educator Jon Armfield.

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Gibbons Alumni at Alumni Career Expo 2019.
Career Week - A Gibbons First
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 19 2019

What began a decade ago as a one-day career fair evolved this year into a week of events to prepare students for college and the work world, culminating in Career Expo and Internship Alley.

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Robotics Team at competition.
Gibbons Robotics Team Wins Design Award
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 15 2019

Industrial design at its best.That is the description of the award the Cardinal Gibbons Robotics Team won at the recent North Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge State Competition.

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Theology Educator Patrick Dmytriw teaching Lenten Reflection class.
Parents Begin Their Lenten Journey
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 14 2019

For four Wednesday evenings, parents will be taken on a contemplative and scholarly journey through the season of Lent, ed by Director of Outreach Ministry Gary Meyerl '82 and Theology Educator Patrick Dmytriw.

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Blessing of the new stations of the cross.
Starting Lent with New Stations of the Cross
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 8 2019

Beautiful. Splendid. Lovely. These are just a few of the words used to describe the new stations of the cross, which now stand vigil in the school's Prayer Garden.

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Dean Monroe at Athletics Leadership Conference.
Spring Teams Explore the Athletics Culture Code
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 7 2019

Everywhere you looked during the athletics leadership conference  there were student-athletes and coaches engaging with one another and discussing one topic - the athletics culture code.

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Students and parents of alumni serving together at Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen.
Members of the Gibbons Family Serving Together
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 5 2019

Gibbons students, educators, alumni, parents, and parents of alumni joined together recently to serve the less fortunate at the Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen in Raleigh.

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Gibbons students, now alumni, on retreat.
The Impact of Retreats
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 28 2019

Gibbons Alumni have enduring memories of their retreat experience - from discovering insights about themselves to growing closer to God. They also recall how the experience impacted their futures.

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Western Europe student travelers 2019.
Experiencing Western Europe
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 26 2019

Three countries, eight cities, ten days, one amazing journey. That is what 35 students and five educators experienced during their recent school-sponsored trip to Western Europe.

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Participants at parent educator conference .
Parents & Educators Leading Together
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 14 2019

The recent Parent and Educator Leadership Conference, a Cardinal  Gibbons first, was an innovative way to celebrate and promote a vibrant campus life.

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Members of the science olympiad after the regional competition.
Students Sharpen Their STEM Skills
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 12 2019

While some student teams spend months practicing for a sport, others do the same for a science competition. All that practice recently paid off for our Science Olympiad teams.

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Jason and his family at graduation 2018.
Important Message from the Principal
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 11 2019

I am writing to inform you that 2018-2019 will be my last school year at Cardinal Gibbons.

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Coach Gordon Galloway with lacrosse campers at Gibbons Summer Program.
Summer at Gibbons
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 8 2019

It may still be winter, but it is time to start thinking about summer camp. From academics and athletics to the performing arts, Gibbons Summer Programs has something to offer every camper.

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Susie Rinehart '19, a 2019 gold and silver key winner.
Expressing Their Creativity
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 6 2019

Twenty-nine visual arts and media students captured 58 awards in the Regional Scholastic Art Awards Competition.

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Three of the four members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2019 at induction ceremony.
Celebrating Our Newest Athletics Hall of Fame Members
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 4 2019

Cardinal Gibbons celebrates the 2019 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees: Jessica  Botzum Cockrill ’04, Kaela Pearce ’04, Serena White ’04, and Jonathan Burns ’08.

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Gibbons junior Gloria Lima  inn front of Mission Wall.
Catholic Schools Week with Gibbons Student Gloria Lima '20
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 1 2019

Our stories this week focus on members of our community and why they joined the Gibbons family. We end the week by spotlighting Gibbons Student Gloria Lima '20.

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Gibbons Educator Lauren Gentile' 04 with students.
Catholic Schools Week with Gibbons Educator and Alumna Lauren Gentile '04
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 31 2019

Our stories this week focus on members of our community and why they joined the Gibbons family. Today we spotlight Gibbons Alumna & Educator Lauren Gentile '04.

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Coach Gordon Galloway on the lacrosse field with team.
Catholic Schools Week with Gibbons Coach and Educator Gordon Galloway
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 30 2019

Our stories this week focus on members of our community and why they joined the Gibbons family. Today we spotlight Gibbons Coach and Educator Gordon Galloway.

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Mark Cadiz and his family at graduation 2018.
Catholic Schools Week with Gibbons Parent Mark Cadiz
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 29 2019

Our stories this week focus on members of our community and why they joined the Gibbons family. Today we spotlight Gibbons Parent Mark Cadiz.

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Band Director Mark Cashin engaging with members of the band.
Catholic Schools Week with Gibbons Educator Mark Cashin
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 28 2019

Our stories this week spotlight members of our school community and why they joined the Gibbons family. We start with Music Educator Mark Cashin.

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Donating Blood, Serving Others
Donating Blood, Serving Others
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 25 2019

Every winter for the last 20 plus years the Cardinal Gibbons student council has sponsored a blood drive for the school community. This tradition of service continued today.

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Educator Spotlight: Drama Educator Kevin Ferguson
Educator Spotlight: Drama Educator Kevin Ferguson
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 23 2019

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which regularly brings readers inside the classroom of one of our educators. Today, we spotlight Drama Educator Kevin Ferguson.

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Prospective students at a GPS session in January,
Welcoming Prospective Students and Parents
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 18 2019

It is fun, exciting, and engaging. It is a preview of the Gibbons experience for prospective students and their parents.It is the Gibbons Positioning System (GPS) program.

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The Mass - Faith Reflection Series
The Mass - Faith Reflection Series
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 10 2019

Achieving a greater appreciation and a deeper understanding of the Mass is a goal of the latest Parent Faith Reflection Series being offered through the Gibbons Theology Department. 

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Mars Rover Team
A Bold Undertaking
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 7 2019

Aspiring student engineers are building a replica of NASA's Mars Rover and, at the same time, having fun, involving the entire school community, and establishing a legacy.

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Prayer, service, giving back, and sharing joy at Christmas
Prayer, service, giving back, and sharing joy at Christmas
Rachelle Garbarine
Dec 18 2018

Prayer, service, giving back, and sharing joy… All are traditions at Gibbons, especially during Advent when students, educators, and parents come together in celebration of Christ's birth at Christmas.

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Immersed in the Sounds of the Season
Immersed in the Sounds of the Season
Rachelle Garbarine
Dec 14 2018

'Tis the season for all things Christmas, including wintry weather and the sounds of holiday music filling the halls and theaters at Gibbons. There even is a visit scheduled from Santa!

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Educator Spotlight: Social Studies Educator Jessica Lowe '99
Educator Spotlight: Social Studies Educator Jessica Lowe '99
Rachelle Garbarine
Dec 13 2018

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which regularly brings readers inside the classroom of one of our educators. Today, we spotlight Social Studies Educator Jessica Lowe '99.

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A Transformative Experience
A Transformative Experience
Rachelle Garbarine
Dec 12 2018

During a Gibbons retreat, educators and students eat, play, and pray together, as well as grow in their love for God and for one another. By the end of the retreat, they also experience a transformation.

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Illuminate Your Future_ICube Speaker Series
Illuminating Their Future
Rachelle Garbarine
Dec 6 2018

A panel of medical professionals advised students about different careers in the medical field during the second installment of the Illuminate Your Future (IYF) Series, sponsored by iCube.

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Fall Dance Concert 2018
Growing Their Creative Talents
Rachelle Garbarine
Dec 4 2018

Behind the enchanting moves of each piece that comprised the fall dance concert, is the story of students growing their creative talents and sharing them with the Gibbons community.

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Celebrating Registrar Annette Jay
Celebrating Registrar Annette Jay
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 30 2018

Registrar Annette Jay will retire in December after 40 years of dedicated service. To celebrate her retirement, we retrace her time at Gibbons and the impact she has had on the school as a faithful servant leader.

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Educator Spotlight: Spanish Educator Miguel Casas
Educator Spotlight: Spanish Educator Miguel Casas
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 27 2018

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which regularly brings readers inside the classroom of one of our educators. Today, we spotlight Spanish Educator Miguel Casas.

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Dress Down Day for Hunger fall 2018
Giving Back During Thanksgiving
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 20 2018

The Gibbons school community recently collected 11,129 pounds of goods, providing food and hope to those in need, especially those still recovering from Hurricane Florence and especially during Thanksgiving.

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Amy Erenwein Director of Professional Development
Amy Ernenwein Rejoins Gibbons in a New Role
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 19 2018

Cardinal Gibbons is excited to welcome home former Social Studies Educator Amy Ernenwein who is rejoining our school community as Director of Professional Development.

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Service and Gibbons
Service and Gibbons
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 14 2018

Cardinal Gibbons observed Veterans Day with a special student-led celebration that brought together alumni, educators, and parents who served or are now serving in the armed forces.

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Spelling Bee is F-U-N and More
Spelling Bee is F-U-N and More
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 12 2018

In Gibbons Drama's high-energy production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee student-actors share their creative gifts and talents.

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Junior Mass, a Cherished Tradition
Junior Mass, a Cherished Tradition
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 9 2018

There is something special about being part of a community. That was evident in detail when the Gibbons school community joined together at Junior Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral.

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Choral Clinic October 2018
Sharing Choral Music = Joy
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 6 2018

Seven choral students gave up their Saturday recently to share their gifts and talents with middle school students from throughout the Diocese of Raleigh.

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Open House 2018
Engaging With Us at Open House
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 5 2018

Engage with us is a phrase repeated often at Gibbons. And that is exactly what was taking place at our recent Open House, which welcomed hundreds of prospective students and families to our school.

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Educator Spotlight: Math Educator Leah Iyer '08
Educator Spotlight: Math Educator Leah Iyer '08
Rachelle Garbarine
Nov 1 2018

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which regularly brings readers inside the classroom of one of our educators. Today, we spotlight Math  Educator Leah Iyer '08.

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Dads Lend a Helping Hand at Short Journey
Dads Lend a Helping Hand at Short Journey
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 31 2018

Over 20 Gibbons dads recently gathered at The Cardinal Gibbons Short Journey Center for a day of fellowship, service, history, and a little fun.

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 Leading by Example
Leading by Example
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 26 2018

Gibbons students helped cultivate and develop leadership skills in middle school students at the Fifth Annual Middle School Leadership Conference.

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Crusaders Culture Code
Crusaders Culture Code
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 25 2018

Some of the most rewarding achievements of Gibbons Athletics are  taking place on the field, court and in the gym, as well as in the classroom and community because of the program's culture.

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Gibbons Education
Educator Spotlight: Science Educator Joleen Smith
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 18 2018

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which regularly brings readers inside the classroom of one of our educators. Today, we spotlight Science Educator Joleen Smith.

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After-school turoring program at Beginning and Beyond
Sharing the Joy of Education
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 16 2018

Sharing the joy of education through service to others - that is the mission of the tutoring program four seniors not only are continuing this year but also are enhancing.

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Celebrating Golden Crusaers Gathering 2018
Celebrating Golden Crusaders
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 10 2018

In a Gibbons first, nearly 30 alumni who graduated 50 plus years ago, recently gathered for dinner to recall shared memories and pride of being Golden Crusaders.

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Homecoming King and Queen, 2018
Welcoming Alumni Home
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 8 2018

Gibbons welcomed home more than 200 alumni and guests to celebrate their Crusader pride at Homecoming Reunion Weekend 2018.

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An Engaging Theater Experience
An Engaging Theater Experience
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 4 2018

Gibbons Drama's first production of the season is Almost, Maine comprising nine vignettes about the joys and perils of love. Cast members, however, say there is yet another story to tell.

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2018 Golf Tournament
A Day of Fellowship, Support, and Golf
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 3 2018

For the last 15 plus years, parents, alumni, and friends of Gibbons have joined in fellowship at the links to enjoy time together playing golf and supporting the school.

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NHS Induction_2018
Recognizing Academic Achievement
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 2 2018

The Cardinal Gibbons chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed its newest members during the recent induction ceremony, featuring Alumnus Josh Teder '11 as the guest speaker.

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Educators Engage in Learning
Educators Engage in Learning
Rachelle Garbarine
Oct 1 2018

Over 700 educators from Catholic schools across the Diocese of Raleigh recently filled Cardinal Gibbons to share teaching techniques at the Diocesan Education Conference.

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Austin Faur_Educator Spotlight
Educator Spotlight: Theology Educator Austin Faur
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 25 2018

We continue our Educator Spotlight series, which regularly brings readers inside the classroom of one of our educators. Today, we spotlight Theology Educator Austin Faur.

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TReve at Short Journey
Short Journey Reflections
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 24 2018

The Short Journey Retreat Center is personally important to many members of the Gibbons school community. Read what some members have to say.

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Helping Families Impacted by Hurricane Florence
Helping Families Impacted by Hurricane Florence
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 21 2018

Hurricane Florence has left hundreds struggling to recover. The Gibbons community has responded by partnering with Catholic Charities to help those in need.

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Remembering 9/11 with over 2,000 flags, a visual representation of the loss of  life on that day.
Remembering September 11th
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 11 2018

Gibbons is marking the 17th anniversary of 9/11 with reflection and prayer opportunities, including a special display sponsored by the History Club.

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Family Football Night 2018
Fun, Fellowship, and Football
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 10 2018

It is a night of faith, family, and football. It is a time to connect with friends. It is a celebration of the Gibbons spirit. It is Family Football Night '18.

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Educator Spotlight: English Educator Maria Hill
Educator Spotlight: English Educator Maria Hill
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 6 2018

Our new Educator Spotlight series regularly will bring readers inside the classroom of one of our educators. We launch the series with English Educator Maria Hill.

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Parents engaging with parents at Back to School Night.
A Night of Engagement
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 4 2018

Parents engaging with parents, educators, and students = Back to School Night, the official welcome to new & returning parents and an opportunity to meet educators.

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Gibbons hosts the second annual multi-day Educator Leadership Conference.
Modeling Leadership
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 30 2018

The second annual multi-day Middle School Educator Leadership Conference brought together Gibbons educators and educators from several of the Diocese of Raleigh's Catholic middle schools.

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Educators Help Ready Our New Home for Retreats
Educators Help Ready Our New Home for Retreats
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 29 2018

The signs are subtle but clear: The initial cleanup is underway at the Cardinal Gibbons Short Journey Retreat Center.

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Beginning Their Outreach Journey
Beginning Their Outreach Journey
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 28 2018

The newest members of our Gibbons family, the Class of 2022, recently took the first steps on their journey of service and outreach.

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Educator Day of Service 2018
Educators Spend a Day in Service to Others
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 23 2018

In Only at Gibbons tradition, the annual Educator Day of Service is a joyful, energizing day that our educators spend in service to others.

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First All-School Mass of the 2018 school year.
A Prayerful Beginning to the School Year
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 21 2018

In what is an annual Gibbons tradition, the school community came together in faithful prayer during the start of the new school year to celebrate Mass.

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Parents Start Their Gibbons Journey
Parents Start Their Gibbons Journey
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 16 2018

Freshman Parent Focus 2018 = More than 350 parents caring for parents. Examples of just that and more were on display throughout the recent event.

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First days of the new school year.
Engaging in the New School Year
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 14 2018

While the phrase, "back to school," may denote the end of summer, her at Cardinal Gibbons it also announces the start of an exciting new academic year.

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Greeting students at Freshman Welcome.
Welcoming Freshmen, Gibbons Style
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 9 2018

Cardinal Gibbons freshmen started the new school year a day earlier than their schoolmates. It was a most unforgettable day; it was Freshman Welcome Day, an only at Gibbons tradition.

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Freshman Focus 2018
Previewing Freshman Year
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 6 2018

New classes, new educators, new opportunities = the transition into high school for students. Before the start of school, 325 incoming freshmen attended Freshman Focus for a preview of life at Cardinal Gibbons.

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2018 GLC group of participants.
What Makes a Gibbons Leader?
Rachelle Garbarine
Aug 2 2018

What makes a Gibbons leader? Helping to answer that not-so-simple question is a goal of the annual, three-day Gibbons Leadership Conference.

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Alumni return to work with campers this summer.
Giving Back, Returning Home
Rachelle Garbarine
Jul 31 2018

This summer, Cardinal Gibbons welcomed home more than 20 alumni who returned to their alma mater to work with the 1,000 plus students participating in the academics, athletics, and performing arts camps.

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Gibbons students, parents, educators, alumni and parents of alumni at The Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen on a recent Monday.
A Summer of Serving and Giving Back
Rachelle Garbarine
Jul 24 2018

It may be summer, but Gibbons doesn't take a vacation from serving those in need. Every Monday, members of the school community prepare a hot lunch for over 250 of the area's hungry.

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Three photos of Sister Teresita, principal of Cardinal Gibbons 1972-1976,
Remembering Sister Mary Teresita Gresko, SND
Rachelle Garbarine
Jul 19 2018

The Gibbons school community celebrates Sister Mary Teresita Gresko, SND, who died June 29. Principal of our school from 1972 – 1976, her leadership was a keystone to its success today.

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Katie Lawson" 18 and Rob Treadway ' 19 participate in iCube Summer Internship Program
Life Lessons + Work Experience = Summer Internships
Rachelle Garbarine
Jul 12 2018

These may be the lazy days of summer, but they are the complete opposite for 15 Gibbons students working as interns at area companies.

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Kairos Retreat Participants
Enhancing our Retreat Program
Rachelle Garbarine
Jul 2 2018

Having a permanent home for its retreats enables Cardinal Gibbons to offer additional formational opportunities to members of its school community to grow stronger in their faith.

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Tech summer group includes Catholic middle school students.
A Summer Tech Tradition Expands
Rachelle Garbarine
Jun 21 2018

This summer, Gibbons students, alumni, parents, parents of alumni – and now 6th - 8th graders from area Catholic middle schools are updating the school’s laptops.

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Mark with new station
A Sacred Place of Reflection and Prayer
Rachelle Garbarine
Jun 13 2018

The Stations of the Cross Prayer Garden, which embodies the faith life at the center of our school community, is undergoing renewal.

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Short Journey  Retreat Center
Short Journey Retreat Center, A History
Rachelle Garbarine
Jun 5 2018

The history of Short Journey Retreat Center focuses on its legacy as a sacred place that has guided and will guide the spiritual formation of students.  

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Bacc Mass at Cathedral
Graduation '18: Traditions & A Historic First
Rachelle Garbarine
May 29 2018

For the 385 members of the Cardinal Gibbons Class of 2018 graduation weekend was filled with a historic first and long-standing traditions.

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Annette Jay and Taylor Blanton are honored for their dedication to Cardinal Gibbons.
Educators Honored
Rachelle Garbarine
May 25 2018

Caring and dedicated describe Registrar Annette Jay and Social Studies Educator Taylor Blanton, who were honored for their service to Cardinal Gibbons.

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Senior Supper 2018
An Only at Gibbons Senior Supper
Rachelle Garbarine
May 24 2018

In Only at Gibbons fashion, educators made their goodbyes to the Class of 2018 extra special recently by hosting the first-ever Senior Supper.

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Celebrating Dr. John Sprague, who is retiring after 18 years of dedicated service to Cardinal Gibbons High School.
Celebrating Dr. John Sprague
Rachelle Garbarine
May 18 2018

Today, we celebrate Math Educator Dr. John Sprague, who is retiring after 18 years of service to Cardinal Gibbons High School.

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Celebrating Agnes Penny who is retiring after 24 years of service to Cardinal Gibbons.
Celebrating Agnes Penny
Rachelle Garbarine
May 17 2018

Today, we celebrate Director of Outreach Agnes Penny, who is retiring after 24 years of dedicated service to Cardinal Gibbons High School.

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Celebrating Karen Scharf who is retiring after 25 years of service to Cardinal Gibbons High School.
Celebrating Karen Scharf
Rachelle Garbarine
May 16 2018

Today, we celebrate Spanish Educator Karen Scharf, who is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service to Cardinal Gibbons High School.

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Celebrating Susan Sauls who is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service to Cardinal Gibbons High School.
Celebrating Susan Sauls
Rachelle Garbarine
May 15 2018

Susan Sauls, administrative assistant in the College Counseling Department, is retiring after 30 years of dedicated service to Cardinal Gibbons High School.

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Celebrating Catherine Sokash
Celebrating Catherine Sokash
Rachelle Garbarine
May 14 2018

We celebrate English Educator Catherine Sokash, who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated years of service to Cardinal Gibbons High School.

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Launching a weather balloon, a first at Gibbons.
A First-of-Its-Kind Gibbons Event
Rachelle Garbarine
May 8 2018

In a first at Cardinal Gibbons, students recently launched a weather balloon from the middle of the piazza, sending it 92,000 feet into the sky.

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Students produce and direct one-act plays.
The Arts Grow at Gibbons
Rachelle Garbarine
May 3 2018

Cardinal Gibbons will swell with more than its usual supply of music, art, and drama as four events take place between today and May 11.

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The Gibbons community reacts to the purchase of Short Journey.
A Home for Our Retreats
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 30 2018

The Gibbons community has embraced the school’s recent purchase of the Short Journey Retreat Center, which it will renovate and reopen by 2019.

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Earth Day Celebration 2018
Caring for the Environment
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 26 2018

Gibbons recently celebrated Earth Day, joining the worldwide effort to focus attention on environmental issues and inspire ways to protect the planet.

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Dancers perform in Spring 2018 Dance Concert.
Collaborative Steps
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 24 2018

With a range of themes, choreography, and dance styles, fused with tradition and innovation, Gibbons Dance Program recently presented its spring concert.

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2018 National Art Honorees
Artistic Excellence
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 19 2018

Four students earned national honors, placing their art in the top 1% of the thousands submitted to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Program.

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Spring Fling 2018
Spring Fling - An Only at Gibbons Event
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 17 2018

The school’s first-ever Spring Fling aims to showcase the opportunities created by and available to students and to celebrate all things Gibbons. 

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Gibbons students lead tutoring at Beginning and Beyond.
A Legacy of Service to Others
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 12 2018

Three Gibbons seniors took the bold step four years ago as freshmen to initiate a tutoring program for children at a local nonprofit.

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Italy trip 2018 participants at St. Peter's in Rome
Faith + Culture = Italy Trip 2018
Rachelle Garbarine
Apr 10 2018

Forty-three Gibbons students and seven educators attended Easter Sunday Mass celebrated by Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square.

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Twenty-three Gibbons alumni return home to give career advice and share success stories with current students at Alumni Caree
Alumni Career Expo
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 28 2018

Students learned about possible internships and careers from 23 Gibbons Alumni and several area businesses at the recent Alumni Career Expo.

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Students and educators on retreat at Short Journey.
A New Spiritual Home
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 26 2018

Cardinal Gibbons purchased Short Journey Retreat Center, underscoring its commitment to the spiritual formation of its school community.

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Spring Social 2017
A Day of Service and Celebration
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 21 2018

The Gibbons community will join together the morning of April 14 in service to others and gather that night for the Spring Social.   

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Prepping for Pippin, the 2018 spring musical.
Prepping for Pippin
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 15 2018

Going from auditions to opening night, and the countless rehearsals in between, for Pippin is a transformative experience for the students involved in the show.

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Members of STARs attend 2018 NCTIES conference.
More Than Just Tech Support
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 13 2018

Members of STARs talked about the growth of the program at the 2018 North Carolina Technology in Education Society Conference.

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Student-artists recognized in 2018 Regional Scholastic Arts Competition.
Exhibiting Excellence
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 8 2018

Twenty-three  Cardinal Gibbons student-artists earned 45 honors in the 2018 Regional Scholastic Art Competition.

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Their Lenten Journey
Their Lenten Journey
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 6 2018

Theology educator Kim Dandurand is leading a Lenten reflection series, part of the expanding opportunities for spiritual growth Gibbons offers parents.

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Parents of the Class of 2020 Service. 
Opportunities for Gibbons Parents to Serve
Rachelle Garbarine
Mar 1 2018

Opportunities for Gibbons parents to serve have grown from a single annual event and gathering to monthly class specific service projects.

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Western Europe trip 2018 in France.
A Western Europe "Edventure"
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 28 2018

Twenty-nine Gibbons students and four educators experienced a Western Europe "edventure" on their recent school-sponsored trip.

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Bell Schedule Pilot
Bell Schedule Pilot
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 20 2018

Gibbons will launch two bell schedule pilots to assess the best way to respond to our strategic planning initiatives and advance next level learning skills. 

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First ever Pitch Contest at Cardinal Gibbons.
And the Winner Is ...
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 19 2018

Ten entrepreneurial-minded students pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges in the first-ever Cardinal Gibbons Pitch Contest.

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Gibbons offers academic, athletic and performing arts camps during June and July.
The Summer Experience at Gibbons
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 14 2018

From academics and athletics to the performing arts, Cardinal Gibbons Summer Programs 2018 has something to offer every camper.

 

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Parents Grow Together in Their Faith
Parents Grow Together in Their Faith
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 8 2018

They gather early every Friday morning, offering prayers of thanksgiving and intentions for the entire school community. They are members of PrayerCRU.

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An Only at Gibbons Friday Night
An Only at Gibbons Friday Night
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 6 2018

From an indoor tailgate and Athletics Hall of Fame reception to two varsity basketball games, it was a Friday Night at Cardinal Gibbons unlike any other.

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A Day for Celebrating, Honoring, and Welcoming
A Day for Celebrating, Honoring, and Welcoming
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 5 2018

On February 1, Cardinal Gibbons once again welcomed Bishop Zarama to campus - this time to celebrate his first All-School Mass with the Gibbons community.

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Catholic Schools Week with Jennifer Marks
Catholic Schools Week with Jennifer Marks
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 2 2018

On this seventh and last day of Catholic Schools Week we end our special series with Jennifer Marks who has coached cheerleading at Gibbons for 21 years.

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Stephen Ferguson with his students.
Catholic Schools Week with Stephen Ferguson
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 2 2018

On this fifth day of Catholic Schools Week we continue our special series with Social Studies Educator Stephen Ferguson.

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Catholic Schools Week with Jim Ryan
Catholic Schools Week with Jim Ryan
Rachelle Garbarine
Feb 2 2018

On this sixth day of Catholic Schools Week we continue our special series with English Educator Jim Ryan.

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Theology Educator Austin Faur with some of his senior students.
Catholic Schools Week with Austin Faur
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 31 2018

On this fourth day of Catholic Schools Week we continue our special series with Theology Educator Austin Faur.

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Darsey Williams with some of her students.
Catholic Schools Week with Darsey Williams
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 30 2018

On this third day of Catholic Schools Week we continue our special series with Business Department Chair Darsey Williams.

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World Language Educator Miguel  Casas with students.
Catholic Schools Week with Miguel Casas
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 29 2018

On this second day of Catholic Schools Week we continue our special series with  World Language Educator Miguel Casas.

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Gibbons Science Educator Angie Melcher with students.
Catholic Schools Week with Angie Melcher
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 28 2018

We celebrate Catholic Schools Week with a series of essays that spotlights what Gibbons educators learned from their students. We start with Science Educator Angie Melcher.

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Donating Blood, Serving Others, Forming Donors for Life
Donating Blood, Serving Others, Forming Donors for Life
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 26 2018

The Student Council sponsored Blood Drive is an annual service project that the Cardinal Gibbons  wholeheartedly embraces.

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Faith Formation Opportunities for Parents
Faith Formation Opportunities for Parents
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 26 2018

Opportunities for Gibbons parents to grow spiritually have expanded, evidenced by the latest addition to the parent faith formation series, Decoding the Book of Revelation.

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All About Bots
All About Bots
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 26 2018

On Saturday, they came, they watched, and they competed at Cardinal Gibbons High School in what could be called the first stop in the World Series of Robotics.

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Scholarship Semifinalists
Scholarship Semifinalists
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 26 2018

Three Cardinal Gibbons High School seniors recently qualified as semifinalists in prestigious scholarship programs at two area colleges. 

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Priest celebrating Mass
Giving Back, Giving Thanks
Rachelle Garbarine
Jan 26 2018

One of the best ways to give thanks is to give back and Cardinal Gibbons Outreach Program makes that a priority every Monday through its work feeding the hungry at The Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen in downtown Raleigh.

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Homecoming Reunion Weekend
Homecoming Reunion Weekend
Rachelle Garbarine
Sep 25 2017

They came to share memories, celebrate their alma mater, and enjoy Homecoming Reunion Weekend, Cardinal Gibbons' version of a large family get-together.

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