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Cougar Corner: Class of 2021 Cougars Commit: Signing Celebration at HNA

C ongratulations to the 18 student-athletes from HNA’s Class of 2021 who have committed to continue their sport at the collegiate level. Student-athletes participated in a signing ceremony on May 17.

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Cougar Corner, Continued: Season 2 Highlights

Basketball Record Varsity: 2-2; JV: 3-0; JVC: 1-1

Highlights Even in the shortened season, the Cougars are improving every day. Both teams beat Blanchet on May 19. Varsity looks to keep the streak alive with four games over the next week.

Standouts Holy Names Basketball is led by senior captains Lauren Morrow and Julia Causbie. Lauren started the season with a 21-point performance, and Julia’s season high is 18 points. Keeley Dockter and manger Rowan Mather are also strong senior leaders. All seniors were honored on May 21 during a home game versus Cleveland.

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Varsity basketball team during Senior Night

Lacrosse Record Varsity: 3-1; JV: 1-0

Highlights Defeating Roosevelt 13-12 and scoring the final winning goal during the last two minutes of the game.

Standouts Harper Muma ’22 leads the conference with the most caused turnovers and is ranked second in the WSLA League. Kaylen Moore ’22 has scored 17 goals and is currently third in the conference for goals scored. Ruby Loesch ’22 is ranked the second goalie in the conference for saves.

Varsity lacrosse team with members of JV team

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Cougar Corner, Continued: More Season 2 Highlights

Softball Highlights Cougar softball started the season at 2-4 (W-L) with some great, competitive, close games. Their strongest

showing was their competition against the reigning State Champs, Garfield, where HNA’s unstoppable defense and offensive teamwork led them to a victory! Chloë Saxton ’22 has hit a home run in each of HNA’s past three games (+ counting) and has made a few clutch “Sports Center Top Ten” diving catches on the field. Caroline Cappetto ’24 has taken a commanding presence on the pitcher’s mound against even some of the biggest Metro League hitters, averaging 4.5 strikeouts per game. Cougar Softball is heating up and looking forward to a strong finish to the season!

Varsity softball team

Tennis Record Varsity: 3-1; JV: 1-3

Highlights Toni Besselaar ’21 diggin' deep to pull out the win in three, tough sets against Ballard in the varsity match. Jennifer Berry ’22 is undefeated and is playing 1 Singles on the JV team.

Standouts Our two captains, seniors Morgan and Darby Hunter, who exemplify what it takes to succeed: they bring enthusiasm, focus, leadership, and the "will to win" to every practice and match.

Varsity tennis team

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Cougar Corner, Continued: More Season 2 Highlights

Track & Field Highlights The HNA track and field team is off to a fast start despite the

long layoff and short season. Several Cougars have already set PRs during the first few meets of the season.

Standouts HNA Pole Vaulter, Ally Neiders ’22, cleared 13’9’’ to set a new PR and school record in the meet at Rainier Beach on May 13.

Sprinters (L-R): Maasai Thornton ’22, Ally Neiders ’22, and Cosette Fleury ’22

Crew Highlights HNA Crew had the privilege to travel down to

Vancouver Washington for the USRowng Northwest Youth Championship Regatta last weekend. With every athlete and coach required to show proof of full vaccination and/or negative COVID test, the regatta was significantly smaller than normal years, but the racing was just as exhilarating. Each athlete participated in a time trial, followed by a six-lane, head-to-head race over 1000m. For two-thirds of the team, all the freshman and sophomores, this was their first official regatta. HNA took home several silver and bronze medals, and certainly had a great showing of the depth of the team’s athletic abilities. With six 8s and four 4s, along with a handful of small boats, HNA showed up in full force. A big thank you to the coaches and parents for the 12+ hour days of travel, racing, and logistics. The weekend was the best way this year could have ended and will hopefully leave HNA’s rowers hungry for more racing in the fall.

Members of HNA’s crew team at USRowing Northwest Youth Championship Regatta

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Cougar Corner, Continued: Summer Planning Reminders

Cougar Summer Camps Holy Names Academy offers summer camps for young women entering Grades 4 through 8, and to any student starting Grade 9 at Holy Names Academy in the fall. The camps are designed to offer quality instruction from the HNA coaching staff, players, and alumnae in a fun, welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome.

Registration is open on FamilyID for all 2021 Cougar summer camps. Advance registration is strongly encouraged; camps fill up quickly. Click here to read more details about the camps on HNA’s website.

Camp Date/Time Information

Art Aug. 2 - 4 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Open to: 6–8th graders and incoming HNA 9th-graders; cost: $175

Leadership Aug. 2 & 3 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Open to: 7 & 8th graders and incoming HNA 9th-graders; cost: $90

Coding Aug. 9 - 11 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Open to: 6–8th graders and incoming HNA 9th-graders; cost: $150

Basketball June 21 - 24 Grades 4 - 6: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Grades 7 - 9: 1 - 4 p.m.

Open to: 4–8th graders and incoming HNA 9th-graders; cost: $195

Soccer June 28 - July 1 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Open to: 7 & 8th graders and incoming HNA 9th-graders; cost: $195 Location: Washington Park

Volleyball July 12 - 15 Grades 5 - 7: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Grades 8 & 9: 1 - 4 p.m.

Open to: 5–8th graders and incoming HNA 9th-graders; cost: $195

Crew • Session 1: June 14 - 24 • Session 2: July 12 - 22 • Session 3: July 26 - Aug. 5

Middle School: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

High School: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Open to:

• Middle School: 12/yr. old to incoming HNA 9th-graders • High School: HNA students who have 1+ years of rowing

experience

Cost: $315

Fall Sports Tryouts Run August 23-27 Please save the dates August 23–27 (Monday–Friday), if your daughter would like to try out for soccer, volleyball, golf, experienced crew, swimming (no-cut), or cross country (no-cut). Athletes must be present the entire week for consideration. The crew program will welcome novices in early September; athletes will receive further information during the first week of school. Athletes MUST have their athletic eligibility forms on file in the Athletic office to participate in tryouts (see next item).

Fall Sports Athletic Permission Forms Due Monday, August 16 Students planning to turn out for soccer, volleyball, golf, swimming, cross country, or crew this fall must have their sports physical on file in the Athletic Office by Monday, August 16. Students must also register for their respective sport through HNA’s page on the Family ID website. See the Athletic Eligibility page on the HNA website for details and links to the sports-physical form and the FamilyID page.

All-Sports Parent Information Night: Monday, August 30

If your daughter plans to play any sport during the 2021-2022 school year, including crew, at least one parent should plan to attend the All-Sports Parent Information Night on Monday, August 30, at 7 p.m. This meeting will cover the Athletic Department policies and procedures for the year and is required for at least one parent of all HNA athletes. There will be a general meeting in the auditorium for all parents, followed by breakout sessions for the various sports. Your daughters are welcome but are not required to attend.

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Cougar Corner, Continued: Celebrating Coach McKeon

Coach McKeon (left)

“Coach Molly McKeon ’05 is the ultimate team player. She has coached three different sports (Ultimate Frisbee, Cross Country, and Track) during

her nine years at HNA. Molly is always willing to go the extra mile for her athletes and fellow coaches. From driving the bus to keeping score at

a basketball game, Molly is there when you need her.” —Lacey London, Athletic Director

“Molly is incredibly reliable and a great team player. She has a wonderful

sense of humor and is so engaging with the student athletes. She is an absolute joy to work with.”

—Erin McCormick, Head Cross Country and Distance Track Coach, and Kali Roberts, Head Track and Field Coach

Purchase Cougar Merchandise: • Through FamilyID

Browse the HNA website Cougar Merchandise page for the current list of Cougar Gear available, including HNA face masks, sweatshirts, PJ pants, lanyards, and more! Then visit the FamilyID Cougar Gear link to make your purchase. HNA will email you when your merchandise is available for pick-up at HNA. Be sure to check out the sturdy, roomy athletic bag in HNA school colors, which is available for $75 and may be personalized with your student’s name.

• Through HNA Athletics Sideline Store Looking for more HNA apparel options? HNA has a 24/7/365 online store, offering custom merchandise for the athlete or sports fan in your family. Visit HNA’s Sideline Store site. Use Code: WELCOME21 for 20% off when you spend $60 or more.

• WIAA End-of-Season Showcase Apparel Rush Team Apparel, the WIAA’s Official Merchandise Partner, is offering a variety of customizable Showcase apparel options to commemorate the 2021 season. Shop Showcase Apparel.

Right: Click the image to visit Sideline Store

Left: Some of the

Cougar gear available for

purchase.

Cougar Coach Spotlight

Molly McKeon ’05, Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field Coach