Senior boys basketball players were honored during their Allentown Central Catholic High School senior night Feb. 3. Thank you to Nico Pulieri, Griffin Patridge, Anthony Jones and Alistair Stewart-Smith for your hard work and dedication to Viking athletics.

The senior dance team members were also recognized Feb. 3. Congratulations to Mantana Leibenguth, Sareena Nat and Skye Santiago.

After months of cheering on our football and basketball teams, the senior cheerleaders were also applauded for their commitment. This year’s Class of 2023 cheerleaders are Abby Brosious, Emma Gunkle, Madelyn Hale, Becca Rachiele, Valerie Rolon, Isabel Sannie and Windry Taveras.

Finally, the senior members of the girls basketball team were appreciated Feb. 6. Viking Nation is grateful for the leadership of seniors Lauren Egan, Isabel Martinez, Mercedes Martinez, Makenna Reed and Madi Szoke, who have brought their team to the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Quarterfinals. The Vikettes played Nazareth Feb. 10.

Congratulations to all of our senior athletes.

Students attended course selection meetings last week and heard about the various classes and programs available to them for the 2023-2024 school year.

Current freshmen students will be assigned to their required sophomore classes by their current teachers. Current sophomore and junior students may pick some electives.

Course selection work sheets are available in the Program of Studies on the school website to ensure students take all necessary classes. Students should consult with their parents before course selection March 3. Parents will then be notified to confirm the requested classes for their child. Please contact Karen Rolston, director of studies at krolston@acchs.info with any questions.

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month and opportunities are open to learn more about financial aid. Sallie Mae and DeSales University will give a presentation on college financial planning, tools and resources 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Media Center. Attendees will learn about scholarships and grants, how to discern financial aid offers and tips and resources for covering college expenses. Register by visiting the link in the online weekly newsletter.

There will also be a presentation on scholarships and grants Feb. 16 for students. No registration is necessary, but visit the email sent back in January for more information.

The 18th Annual Viking Fest, hosted by DeSales University, will be Feb. 17. For more information, find the form in the weekly newsletter. Viking Fest is looking for student volunteers to represent ACCHS. Volunteers will receive service hours. If interested, email Mrs. Stahley or visit the athletic office.

There will be a middle school sports and activity information session 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in Masson Auditorium. The event is available to all partner school families with children in grades 3-8 who are interested in Central’s middle school sports programs and ACCHS athletics. Email ACCHS Athletic Director Dennis Csensits at dcsensits@acchs.info or call at 610-437-4601, ext. 119.

Attention all girls lacrosse players – the Vikettes and Lady Falcons meet 4-5:30 p.m. every Thursday and Friday in February at St. Luke’s Sports Rink, 3323 Seventh St., Whitehall. The preseason will begin March 6. All athletes are welcome to come and no experience is necessary. Sticks and eye protection are available for newcomers, but bring a personal fitted mouthguard to practice. If interested, reach out to Colleen Cocorcoran at cocorcoran5@gmail.com.

The ACCHS 2023 Spring Musical is holding a designer purse bingo March 4 in Masson Auditorium. Doors will open 12:15 p.m. and bingo will begin 1 p.m. Participants may register ahead of time or at the door. Tickets may be purchased through the online weekly newsletter. There will be special games and raffles and refreshments will be sold. Email theatre@acchs.info or call 610-437-4601 with any questions.