Also threw the ball very well before Mattingly got hurt.

 

What game was he injured in again?

Mattingly was injured during the PRP game where he sprained the medial part of his ankle causing significant swelling and ligament strain.

I don't think this question should be asked, to tell you the truth. IMO, there's nothing "wrong" with Coach Glaser's way of doing things. The kids who want that system, and the academic environment at X are absolutely entitled, and lucky, to be able to make that choice. I am very grateful that in the city of Louisville, for parents who want to send their kids to a private school, there are a wide range of academic, athletic, and size choices...and even a co-ed choice. We need to stop trying to put one another down and work together, and support each other and the experience of Catholic education as a whole. These days the choices are tough for families who traditionally would choose an entirely Catholic education for their children. And the Catholic schools in Louisville have had a long, LONG tradition of offering a choice to families in the metropolitan area, whether Catholic or not. Yes, there will be rivalry. But that's what keeps pushing these schools to excel in all areas. The fact of the matter is that competition in every arena is why the schools succeed, and it's what creates the brotherhood, or sisterhood, that keeps these alumni supporting their schools. Look at the support that Holy Rosary was able to drum up before they were closed. The closing of that school wasn't for the lack of participation or effort of those who attended, did attend or would have attended.

 

St. X isn't going into any demise. The trend is cyclical, or as Oxnard likes to point out, a pendulum. There will be years when X is the best, and those when Trinity is the best. I just hope that the years that Trinity is up exceed the number that X is overall. But when it comes to drawing students, I wholeheartedly support both schools regardless of athletic ability, as well as Assumption, Sacred Heart, Presentation, Mercy, DeSales, and Holy Cross. In my opinion, there simply is no better choice. But again, that's only my opinion, and I wholeheartedly endorse and respect that parents all across the Louisville area have many fine choices, including Manual, Male, Central, Ballard, Eastern among others.

 

If no one read the article about Iroquois in the Sunday paper, I encourage you to do so. There are some great things going on there, as well as Western and Southern. Take the time to support school choice as a whole, and we all need to stop trying to make others look bad to make ourselves look better. As a supporter of Catholic education, I feel our tradition and commitment to excellence speak for themselves. Don't let the "side-bars" become the standard by which people judge our communities.

Mattingly was injured during the PRP game where he sprained the medial part of his ankle causing significant swelling and ligament strain.

 

Thanks. That was the last game of the regular season correct?

I don't think this question should be asked, to tell you the truth. IMO, there's nothing "wrong" with Coach Glaser's way of doing things. The kids who want that system, and the academic environment at X are absolutely entitled, and lucky, to be able to make that choice. I am very grateful that in the city of Louisville, for parents who want to send their kids to a private school, there are a wide range of academic, athletic, and size choices...and even a co-ed choice. We need to stop trying to put one another down and work together, and support each other and the experience of Catholic education as a whole. These days the choices are tough for families who traditionally would choose an entirely Catholic education for their children. And the Catholic schools in Louisville have had a long, LONG tradition of offering a choice to families in the metropolitan area, whether Catholic or not. Yes, there will be rivalry. But that's what keeps pushing these schools to excel in all areas. The fact of the matter is that competition in every arena is why the schools succeed, and it's what creates the brotherhood, or sisterhood, that keeps these alumni supporting their schools. Look at the support that Holy Rosary was able to drum up before they were closed. The closing of that school wasn't for the lack of participation or effort of those who attended, did attend or would have attended.

 

St. X isn't going into any demise. The trend is cyclical, or as Oxnard likes to point out, a pendulum. There will be years when X is the best, and those when Trinity is the best. I just hope that the years that Trinity is up exceed the number that X is overall. But when it comes to drawing students, I wholeheartedly support both schools regardless of athletic ability, as well as Assumption, Sacred Heart, Presentation, Mercy, DeSales, and Holy Cross. In my opinion, there simply is no better choice. But again, that's only my opinion, and I wholeheartedly endorse and respect that parents all across the Louisville area have many fine choices, including Manual, Male, Central, Ballard, Eastern among others.

 

If no one read the article about Iroquois in the Sunday paper, I encourage you to do so. There are some great things going on there, as well as Western and Southern. Take the time to support school choice as a whole, and we all need to stop trying to make others look bad to make ourselves look better. As a supporter of Catholic education, I feel our tradition and commitment to excellence speak for themselves. Don't let the "side-bars" become the standard by which people judge our communities.

 

Kudos to Mom once again with the correct "motherly answer".

One thing that no one has mentioned is that T can take kids that St.X can not because we don not have any classes for kids with learning problems etc. that is a big deal.

 

Don't quite know where you are going with that one.

Don't quite know where you are going with that one.

 

I actually don't think he meant it as a slight. Trinity has programs that X doesn't offer, for students with learning differences. It's actually (IMO) one of the best things about Trinity. For a school that doesn't have to, Trinity has created ways to help these kids, and its mission is enhanced by those programs. I would say that it does allow a student that may not have previously considered a private school education an alternative. And some of those students may well be athletes. The by-product could possibly be athletic success. BUT, I do not say that as a reason that Trinity elected to become more attractive to a broader range of students. I think they identified a need, and it fit with the mission statement, and they've been very successful. It's one of the stepping stones to total success at Trinity.

 

For the record, I'm proud to say that I was fortunate to attend quite a number of Shamrock Awards afternoons, and the number of kids on athletic teams that receive those Academic awards is staggering. But I think it speaks to the intertwining of academics, athletics, other interests and community service that propels these kids to that level. I truly believe that it takes all those components to make the complete person. And when they are pushed not only by their teachers, but by their peers, to excel in the classroom, you see the result at the beginning of Pride Week each year.

Kudos to Mom once again with the correct "motherly answer".

 

Sorry...I know I'm lame to some. :lol:

Coming from a father who has a son with learning differences, Trinity was are only real option. I am so pleased with Trinity's program. My son has a real chance to attend college. We were in a public middle school (county) known for academics but quickly learned like most schools they just teach to the center of the bell curve. Sorry if this is off topic.

That type of snobbiness and belief is driving the separation between public and privates. I am all for Go Tigers and go Rocks but you used the term "better". It comes off as an elitist.There are "better" people in every school. I would submit Nicole Scherzinger, Manual graduate, lead singer from the Pussycat Dolls and winner of Dancing with the Stars is better in her field than most every Trinity and St X grad.

 

Ease up jimmyref! I didn't mean it that way! All I meant was... he would become a better person. I'm not pitting T and X against anyone outside those walls. I don't expect you to understand where I'm coming from if you didn't attend T or X. FYI! Nicole is a fantastic young lady... I served communion to her for a number of years. GO ROCKS! #20!

One thing that no one has mentioned is that T can take kids that St.X can not because we don not have any classes for kids with learning problems etc. that is a big deal.

 

So we are good in football because our kids have mental handicaps? Nice.

That type of snobbiness and belief is driving the separation between public and privates. I am all for Go Tigers and go Rocks but you used the term "better". It comes off as an elitist.There are "better" people in every school. I would submit Nicole Scherzinger, Manual graduate, lead singer from the Pussycat Dolls and winner of Dancing with the Stars is better in her field than most every Trinity and St X grad.

Well said, my friend.

We have a number of very good Catholic High Schools here in Northern Kentucky that have produced their share of State Champions in many sports. As I continue to listen to this debate, we just don't have a win at all cost mentality that seems to prevail with many of the St X, Trinity faithful. The bottom line is a quality education and preparing these young people for the real world. Athletics are great... I love sports as much as most of you... it's just that it is sports, not a paved path to the promise land.

So we are good in football because our kids have mental handicaps? Nice.

 

Learning propels doesn't mean handicaps.

I actually don't think he meant it as a slight. Trinity has programs that X doesn't offer, for students with learning differences. It's actually (IMO) one of the best things about Trinity. For a school that doesn't have to, Trinity has created ways to help these kids, and its mission is enhanced by those programs. I would say that it does allow a student that may not have previously considered a private school education an alternative. And some of those students may well be athletes. The by-product could possibly be athletic success. BUT, I do not say that as a reason that Trinity elected to become more attractive to a broader range of students. I think they identified a need, and it fit with the mission statement, and they've been very successful. It's one of the stepping stones to total success at Trinity.

 

For the record, I'm proud to say that I was fortunate to attend quite a number of Shamrock Awards afternoons, and the number of kids on athletic teams that receive those Academic awards is staggering. But I think it speaks to the intertwining of academics, athletics, other interests and community service that propels these kids to that level. I truly believe that it takes all those components to make the complete person. And when they are pushed not only by their teachers, but by their peers, to excel in the classroom, you see the result at the beginning of Pride Week each year.

 

RM

 

You are absolutely right on -as usual. Having been around for some time, I have seen first hand the evolution of T. And, also remember the original "charge" when T was founded to "Provide a place for all" - students. I think it is fantastic that T makes a place for all students and provides a place for them to reach their full potential. Have had many a parent tell me how grateful they were for the programs that T had to offer.

 

[sorry -- got off subject just a 'tidge.']