FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2016
CONTACT:
Jill Franxman
Director of Business Operations & Marketing
Phone: (859) 448-2253
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Covington Catholic High School’s Archery Team
Successfully Completes First Season and Receives $4,550 Equipment Grant
Covington Catholic High School’s 27-member Archery Team recently completed its first season as a CCH
varsity sport by competing in the KHSAA 6th Region tournament. The team shot a score of 3055 and
finished in 7th place overall against more established teams and programs. Overall, the first season was
a huge success and has laid a foundation for years to come.
As a first year team, CovCath received very generous support from Notre Dame Academy via use of its
team’s equipment and facilities, making it possible for CCH to compete. Looking ahead, the CCH
program sought out opportunities to fund its own equipment, as the archery program will continue as a
winter varsity sport, but will also be integrated into the Physical Education curriculum.
CCH parent Mr. Mike Kamer was aware of a grant opportunity through his involvement with the local
chapter of The Friends of the NRA organization. Coach Robb Schneeman followed up with an
application, and recently learned that Covington Catholic will receive $4,550 to fund the following items:
10 Right handed bows, 2 left hand bows, 12 dozen arrows, 2 arrow curtains (to allow indoor shooting),
and 10 targets.
The NRA Foundation (a 501(c)(3) charitable organization supported by fundraising programs run by the
Friends of the NRA) is the country's leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports,
having awarded thousands of grants in support of educational programs since its inception in 1990.
More information is available at www.friendsofnra.org.
A Covington Catholic High School Archery Team picture is attached.
Covington Catholic High School is a Blue Ribbon of Excellence award winning college preparatory high
school located in Park Hills, Kentucky. It is an all-male school of 604 whose mission is to embrace the
Gospel message of Jesus Christ in order to educate students spiritually, academically, physically and
socially.
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