BGHS admits students and hires staff without regard to race, national origin, gender, or disability.
President: Mr. Eugene Meister - Contact him on matters of general policies, general operation of the school and any of its programs, release of information and matters pertaining to school personnel. Also contact him regarding payment of tuition, sales of goods and services to the school, or budgetary information.
Pastoral Director of Mission Effectiveness: Rev. Mr. Robert Larsen - Contact him on any matters relating to spiritual development.
Principal: Mr. Michael Stence - Contact him regarding academic program, daily events, school calendar, work study, payment of tuition, or student policies.
Guidance: Mr. Lynn Miller
Curriculum Directors: Mr. Lynn Miller - Contact them on curriculum matters.
Activities Director: Mr. Ron Patterson - Contact him on matters related to athletics and activities.
Summer Activities Director: Mr. Rob Meister.
School administrators are available throughout the school day. To be assured of the availability of the administrator you wish to see, a telephone call in advance of a visit is suggested.
Administrators also make reasonable efforts to be available for special needs outside of school hours and may be reached at their homes.
Please be aware that Bishop Garrigan High School tuition payments should be made at the high school office and tuition payments for Seton should be made at the Seton office whenever possible.
Beginning on August 13 through August 17, BGHS students may pick up and review their schedules with Mr. Miller for the 2006 - 2007 school year. Activity and hot lunch tickets may be purchased at that time, and tuition payments and fees may also be taken care of then. The office hours are 8am to 4pm.
BGHS graduation next spring will be on May 11 at 2pm.
Since Wednesday, August 1, office hours have been 8am - 4pm. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, August 21: 7:30am to 4pm.
A warm welcome to Ken Ferjak, instrumental music, Linda Ferjak, vocal music, and Erin Miller, English.
1224 North McCoy St.; Algona, IA 50511 - (515) 295-3521
the BGHS girls golf team won their fourth straight state championship. Team members were Andrea Richter, Alyssa Gisch, Laura O'Kane, Anna Bormann, Ashley Beisch, and Mandy Kohlhaas. Coach is Dean Capesius.
The BGHS baseball team finished 18 - 15, 12 - 6 in NCC play this summer. That was good for a runner-up finish in the conference. That is the 10th time in 11 years they finished first or second. Bishop Garrigan lost to NSK in district finals 6 - 5 in 8 innings. The Golden Bears had three 1st team all-conference players in Chris Scobba (catcher), Brian Capesius (infield), and Nick Reding (utility). They had two 2nd team performers, Alex Elbert (outfield) and Chris Cassmann (utility). Scott Kollasch was 3rd team (outfield). Brian Capesius was 1st team all-district and all-CYO.
Team awards included: MVP, Brian Capesius; Golden Bear Pride, Adam Finley, Ben Golwitzer; Offensive players, Alex Elbert, Scott Kollasch; Defensive players, Chris Cassmann, Chris Scobba; Most Improved, Chris Gelhaus, Jack Bradley, Kyle Smith; Most Outstanding Pitcher, Nick Reding.
Maria Kohlhaas and Tami Lallier have been named to the Academic All-State Track Team. Only 37 girls and 28 boys in the entire state met the rigid requirements. Bishop Garrigan is very proud to have two athletes in this very select group.
The BGHS softball team finished the season with a 17 - 19 record, and a 9 - 9 conference record. Overall, it was a very good season. The team played very well throughout the season, playing many ranked teams. The team finished third in the CYO tournament, and Brittany Pfeffer made the all-tournament team. The senior trio of Maria Kohlhaas, Marisa Spain, and Brittany Pfeffer led the team on and off the field. The seniors left their mark by breaking several team records. The team will miss the seniors, but have a wonderful group of girls returning for next season. At the season banquet the following awards were given: Varsity, MVP, Maria Kohlhaas; Big Hitter, Brittany Pfeffer, Golden Glove, Marisa Spain; Hardest Worker, Holly Byrkeland, Most Improved, KAtrina Even and Rebecca Brosnan; Coach's Award, Amber Broesder, Pitcher of the Year, Kelly Klein; JV, MVP, Alicia Pfeffer; Big Hitter, Rebecca Brosnan and Jenna Richter; Golden Glove, Kelsey Rahe; Most Dedicated, McKayla Loss; Most Improved, Anna Kollasch; Coach's Award, Laura Richter. All-Conference recognition: 1st Team Infielder, Maria Kohlhaas; 2nd Team Infielder, Marisa Spain; 2nd Team Pitcher, Kelly Klein; 3rd Team, Brittany Pfeffer; All-District Recognition: Maria Kohlhaas and Marisa Spain; Academic All-State, Maria Kohlhaas.
Last spring every family received gridiron gold tickets to sell or buy. If you have sold any, please turn the money in to either office or to Ron Patterson. Your support is greatly appreciated. The new football bleachers should be completed the night before the first home football game.
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