September 2, 2011

‘Kickball Classic’ to raise funds for new school in Greensburg

Construction of the new St. Mary School in Greensburg is progressing on schedule. It will open in time for classes in August 2012. A Sept. 17 “Kickball Classic” will help raise funds for the building project. (Submitted photo by Rhonda Trenkamp)

Construction of the new St. Mary School in Greensburg is progressing on schedule. It will open in time for classes in August 2012. A Sept. 17 “Kickball Classic” will help raise funds for the building project. (Submitted photo by Rhonda Trenkamp)

By Mary Ann Garber

Kickballs will be bouncing on Sept. 17 at the Decatur County Sports Complex in Greensburg to help raise funds for the new St. Mary School, which is under construction and scheduled for completion in time for the start of classes in August 2012.

The “Kickball Classic,” sponsored by St. Mary’s Alumni and Friends Association, is coeducational and open to sports enthusiasts of all ages.

Father John Meyer, the new pastor of St. Mary Parish, said the tournament benefits the school, which “should be under roof well before winter.”

Construction is progressing on schedule, he said. “Next year, for sure, the opening of school for the present St. Mary’s preschool through sixth grade will be functioning at the new site south of town.”

Father Meyer said “a history of deterioration in the older part of the school and need for expansion and growth” motivated the Batesville Deanery parish to begin the building project.

The school’s floor plan will enable “all activities to be on the ground level in the new facility,” he said, which “will be an awesome change for the students.”

The tournament will be a fun way to raise additional funds for construction costs, he said. “I’m not any good at kickball, but I’ll try to be a good cheerleader.”

Competitive and non-competitive category games for all ages begin at 9 a.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Other activities include face painting, rock climbing, a bounce house and hair braiding.

The cost is $10 per player or $50 for a family team. Registrations are due by Sept. 6.

For more information or to register, log on to www.stmarysgreensburg.com. †

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