Orong also established records as a student at Sonoma State University at Rohnert Park, Calif. He qualified for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. National Indoor triple jump and third at the 2007 National Indoor Championships in long jump. National Outdoor triple jump, the 2007 U.S. National Indoor triple jump, he 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials triple jump, the 2008 U.S. The Fallon grad would later become the champion at the 2008 U.S. Wilson competed in track in both the long and triple jumps. Wilson then attended Indiana University in Bloomington. During his tenure as a track coach, Orong also worked with Olympian Aarik Wilson, who graduated from CCHS in 2001 as the state champion and record holder in the triple jump. There have been several attempts to create a Hall of Fame to honor Fallon’s greatest but each time, it has failed.” Orong served as the GWOF’s first president. “One of the first things I noticed was the absence of a Hall of Fame to recognize outstanding individuals and teams who have contributed to this school’s deep history of success, both on and off the field. “I still remember when I arrived in Fallon for the first time almost 20 years ago to help coach football and track,” Orong said. With the dedication of Orong and a number of former Fallon coaches, athletes and contributors from several generations, the GWOF welcomed its first class almost five years ago. When Orong first arrive in Fallon in the 1990s, he was surprised to learn CCHS did not have a Hall of Fame. In addition to track, Orong coached at every level of Greenwave football and also coached in the Fallon Youth Football League. During their time together, they produced two state championships, two state runners-up, three region championships and two regional runners-up as well as coaching numerous state champions. Orong coached the girls track team with Steve Heck, who guided the boys. A fixture in Northern Nevada as a track coach for more than a quarter century, Paul Orong, 59, brought zeal to his coaching as he did assembling other like-minded individuals to begin the Greenwave Hall of Fame (GWOF) with its first induction in 2017. No other information on the cause of death has been released. Contact the Priests at their email listed above.A beloved high school coach and one of the founders of the Greenwave Hall of Fame died in his sleep Monday. Therese Chapel Sacrament of Reconciliation Thus students are able to nurture their faith, build community and make it to their first class on time.ĭue to Covid concerns, masses are only open to current students and CCHS employees. Liturgy of the Eucharist normally lasts about half an hour. Students attend Mass with their Religion classes. Due to Covid restrictions on indoor gatherings, CCHS has developed a plan to provide Community Mass for our students and employees to gather in liturgy. Many families have inquired about all school liturgies. Students are welcome to join Father Martin, Father Paul, and Father Richard at lunch throughout the school year for a bit of fun, faith, and pizza.įaith Lunches will begin Tuesday, August 24 (boys), and Thursday, August 26 (girls), 2021. Our campus Miles Christi priests hold lunchtime faith talks, faith community and Bible study – for boys on Tuesdays at lunch and for girls on Thursdays at lunch. Drop in to the Mission & Ministry office for details on current opportunities. Our campus priests hold lunchtime Bible study and other prayer groups. CCHS often offers rosaries, various prayer interactions (such as Lenten Eucharistic adoration, novenas, etc.). The beautiful Chapel and serene garden areas are quiet spaces for contemplation and prayer. Thérèse Chapel is open and available for students before, during and after school for all members of our community. Classroom prayer at the beginning of each class reinforces the centrality of prayer in our lives and the lives of our students. It provides the framework for our retreat program and is central to our ‘way of being’ on campus and in the world.Įach school day begins with a student led prayer. It is recited as our morning prayer every Friday and included during our Eucharistic celebration at every all-school mass. Our school prayer is part of the lived spirituality of CCHS. We celebrate and strengthen our faith through prayer and liturgical experiences that mark each day and season. Each member of our community is encouraged and supported on their personal spiritual journey. Cathedral Catholic High School is a Catholic faith community first and foremost.
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