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est. Summer 2013 est. Annual Report 2012-2013 From the Principal On Eagles’ Wings Dear SBA Friends and Family, Development As the Interim Principal at St. Benedict at Auburndale, it is my honor to welcome all back to a new school year. All years are special, but this one is a milestone for us – it’s our 25th year of building something great. For those who are new to our family, we were saddened by the departure of George Valadie. Mr. Valadie and his family served at SBA for 14 years and served well. We wish them the very best as they embark on a new journey and get to head back “home” to Chattanooga. SBA students and alums all realize that the SBA community or “nest” is a family that you come to, leave from and to which you can always return. We are very proud of our seven alums currently members of our faculty. We have several more serving in volunteer and part-time positions in our fine arts and athletic departments. In addition to the alums on faculty, we have 32 faculty, staff and administration who are either current or alumni parents. SBA is a family, and as with all of us in our own family – we laugh together, cry together, weather all sorts of issues and hope together. And, in the end, we worship together, pray together and, hopefully, inspire and serve others together. The legacy bestowed on us by our predecessors is one we are called to follow with pride, values, integrity and no apologies for providing our students a solid faith, based on the life of Jesus Christ and the Gospel values. We are committed to continuing the conscious effort to promote, invite and inspire each student to be a living example of Christian values whether in the classroom, theater, athletic venue, parking lots, dining hall, movie theater, parties, etc. St. Benedict is a place where Gospel values are modeled and lived. Without the students and families of The Auburndale School and St. Benedict at Auburndale 4K-12 we would not be able to be who we are today - St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School. We’re so thankful for all who have played a part, large or small, in building our tradition. Although this will be my first year in the “Principal’s” office, my 27 years at Auburndale/St. Benedict at Auburndale have been immensely rewarding, thanks to the tremendous dedication and support of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, benefactors and community supporters. Together, we are who we are today and will continue to build something great. Sondra Morris Interim Principal From the Editor There’s an old saying, or I think a line from a song in Porgy and Bess, “Summertime, When the living is easy.” That’s not the case around SBA, particularly this year. With our change in principal, we have seen so many changes. Change is good, they also say, so the administration staff has been busy enacting these changes. Over the next few weeks you will get to see and hear about them. In addition to a new principal, we have some new personnel, new coaches, some personnel moving to other positions, faculty additions, safety and facilities enhancements and much more. We bid a fond farewell to Nancy and George Valadie, but we welcome Sondra Morris and all the others new to the campus and in new positions. It’s an exciting time at SBA, but it’s always been this way. That’s what makes us such a dynamic educational institution, building on tradition with a Catholic heart. Stay with On Eagles’ Wings and our social media to keep up with all the exciting news. Sharon Masterson, Editor Director of Communications & Sports Information 2 On Eagles’ Wings Table of Contents est. Catholic Schools: Educating Our Youth in Truth for the Honor and Glory of God and the Salvation of Souls. 2 Senior Highlights 4 Annual Report/Development 20 Parent Connection Mission est. St. Benedict at Auburndale High School is a diocesan, coeducational, college preparatory school committed to academic excellence through a comprehensive and challenging multi-level curriculum presented in an atmosphere permeated with the aims, values and teachings of the Roman Catholic faith. On Eagles’ Wings is a publication of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Editor/Director of Communications & Sports Information Sharon Masterson Acting Principal Sondra Morris Director of Alumni & Development Lori Trew Regis ‘91 Director of Admissions Terri Heath Director of PLUS Program Robin Ciancioso Advisory Board 2013-14 Phil Sisneros, Chairman Jon Bascom Madonna Bond Msgr. Peter Buchignani, V.G. Nick Griffin ’98 Chad Harrell John Hyden ’93 Joe Incardona Chris LeBlanc Paul Schuhlein John Schuman Duane Sell Mike Watermeier Don Williams Wanda Winnette Andy Wise Beth York, Secretary 24 About Our Faith 26 Headline News 28 Achievements 36 Faculty Focus 38 40 51 On and Off Campus Sports Alumni Got Facebook? On Eagles’ Wings magazine is published by the St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Office of Communications. Change of address or correspondence Please send all changes to: Editor-On Eagles’ Wings St. Benedict at Auburndale High School 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 [email protected] 3 Become a fan of SBA on FaceBook! www.facebook.com/eaglessba Do You Tweet? Follow SBA on Twitter! www.twitter.com/eaglessba Senior Highlights On Eagles’ Wings The Class of 2013 soars into the future • The 243 member Class of 2013 received in excess of $11.8 million in more than 465 merit-based college scholarships awarded. • The Class of 2013 received acceptances to 95 colleges in 83 different cities in 25 different states. • Eight class members signed to play sports in college. • Two class members were National Merit Scholars & seven were Academic All-Stars • Three members were Best of the Preps Senior Award finalists Following are some of the schools recognizing the SBA class of 2013 with acceptances and scholarships Appalachian State University Auburn University Arkansas State University Austin Peay State University Baptist School of Health Sciences Belmont University Belmont Abbey University Bellarmine University Benedictine College at Atchison Benedictine University at Springfield Bethel University Birmingham-Southern College Boston College Butler University Bryan College Canisius College Centre College Christian Brothers University Columbia College of Chicago Delta State University DePaul University Drexel University Eckerd College Florida International University Fontbonne University Georgia Institute of Technology Hanover College Hawaii Pacific University Hendrix College Hofstra University Huntingdon College Illinois Institute of Technology Indiana University Lee University Lehigh University Louisiana State University Loyola University, Maryland Loyola University, Marymount Loyola University, New Orleans Lyon College Maryville College Memphis College of Art Miami University of Ohio Middle Tennessee State University Millsaps College Mississippi State University Missouri State University Missouri University of Science and Technology Murray State University North Park University Oklahoma State University Pennsylvania State University Philander Smith University Point Park University Purdue University Rhodes College Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint John’s University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s College Savannah College of Art and Design Southeast Missouri State University 2 Senior Highlights On Eagles’ Wings Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Southern Methodist University Spelman College Spring Hill College Tennessee Technical University Thomas More College Transylvania University Tufts University Tusculum College Union University University of Alabama University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Arkansas, Montevello University of California, Santa Cruz University of Colorado University of Denver University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Memphis University of Michigan University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of Notre Dame University of Southern Mississippi University of Tampa University of Tennessee, Chattanooga University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Tennessee, Martin Vanderbilt University Webster University Xavier of Ohio As a parting gift, Class President Mariah Bamrick, SGA President Jessica Focht and Class Vice President Payton Powers, presented the school with a check in “Loving memory of Aaron Vasquez (2011)” for the SBA Music and Band Department. In addition they honored Mr. Valadie with a donation to be used toward the purchase of a statue of St. Benedict that will be housed on campus. Donations for this statue can still be made in honor of Mr. Valadie through the Development Office. 3 1 2 St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Annual Report SBA Moments 2012-13 Annual Fund Honor Roll of Donors The Honor Roll of Donors/Annual Report acknowledges the many donors and volunteers who have contributed and helped St. Benedict at Auburndale High School. Their generosity helps to sustain the school’s mission of academic excellence in a challenging and Christian environment permeated with aims, values and teachings of the Roman Catholic faith, providing students with the tools to master this challenge, to continue their education and to make the world a better place. The Annual Fund Drive is one of the most important avenues of giving at SBA. These annual gifts received from so many alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, faculty, staff and corporations are the lifeblood of the school. Please review this Annual Report and the generous Honor Roll of Donors who are enriching our school and students’ lives in so many ways. Gifts recorded are those received from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. We have made every effort to provide accurate information. If errors appear, please accept our sincere apology and notify the Development Office at 901260-2892 or [email protected]. 4 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Eagle Club $5,000+ 25 Years Founded in 1988, St. Benedict at Auburndale is soaring into its 25th anniversary. Of course, The Auburndale School was founded in 1966 and we consider that date our true beginning, but the Catholic Diocese of Memphis purchased the Auburndale School on January 14, 1988 and St. Benedict at Auburndale began, as we know it, that fall. We have experienced so much change and growth since then, but one thing has not changed….the support of our parents. In 1966 and in 1988 there was not an Annual Report like this to say thank you, but there should have been. For whenever your gifts of time and treasures are given, please know that WE THANK YOU. Anonymous AutoZone Community Relations Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Mr. and Mrs. William Bond David and Gail Branch Coca Cola Bottling Company The Christoval Foundation Horatio Ebert Charitable Foundation Kroger Community Program Chris and Adrienne LeBlanc MBS Textbook Exchange Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc Joel and Joey Stark SBA Eagle Bucks SBA Fashion Show SBA Home and School SBA Spirit Shop St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Mike and Anne Waddell Benefactors $2500-$4,999 Amerispan Tents Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Evans Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Elizabeth Brock Fischer John and Jill Frierott Tom and Toni Griesmer Bob and Marie Kraft Pfizer Foundation The Pitawanakwat Family Mr. and Mrs. Mark Phillips Sharon and Bill Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Kamal Saba Target 5 1 2 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Donors $1,000-$2,499 Arlington Dance Arts Ann Dorr Mortell Memorial Fund Buzzy and Karen Barnett Mr. Dana Capocaccia Campbell’s Clinic Commemorative Brands, Inc – Balfour CTF – Cordova Taekwondo Mr. Leroy Dahler Tim and Michelle Dlabaj Randy, Betty and Randon Dupont Dyslexia Foundation of Memphis Mr. Jim Epley Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Erstine Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Evetts Eyewear Gallery Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Ferrari First Tennessee Scott and Christine Giles Mr. and Mrs. Christian Golightly Hershey Company Dr. and Mrs. John Hyden Dr. B. Kay Jackson and Dr. Thomas B. Shelton Dr. Warren and Kay Johnson 6 Charles and Floyce Misenhelter Ned and Lynn Nelson Tom and Chris Newbern Mr. Harold H. Perry Plant Maintenance Service Corporation Providential Fabricators, INC Prudential Foundation Mr. Dion Pogson Marty and Melinda Quinn Dr. and Mrs. Webster Riggs Mr. Joseph Sena Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Sisneros Southeast Alabama Community Foundation -John Downs Donor Advised Fund Rose Mary Stocks and Paul Herron Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun Mark and Laurie Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Steve Thielemier Don and Sherry Williams Wolfchase Honda/Nissan R.J. Young Mark, Leigh and Regina Zipperer ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Patrons $500 - $999 Dr. and Mrs. Charles Arkin Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos Mr. Brett Bernard Mr. and Mrs. David Blackard Botts Dental Mr. Frank Bowman Msgr. Peter Buchignani BuzzFree Mosquito City of Germantown Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Crazy Cactus Dan and Darlene Culhane Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cumings Mrs. Annette Dabaldo Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dahler Jim and Alice Davidson Elite Medical Electrical Contracting Enterprises Mr. Timothy Farrell Mr. and Mrs. James Galbreath Mr. Dan Grecco Greenway Home Services Lee and Laurie Griesbeck George W. and Margaret S. Heath Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Hervey Mr. and Mrs. Chris Holliday Rick and Cathy James Mrs. Doris Johnston Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance Joyce McKenzie Kohl’s Mr. and Mrs. Tom Magusiak Larry and Phyllis McCommon Memphis Juniors Volleyball Memphis TN Chapter SPEBSQSA Inc John and Dena Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nevle Sean and Ann O’Leary Parker Uniforms Dan and Karen Peel Connie Peyton Pirani and Nunnelee, DDS Greg and Patty Ryan Salon Allure Mr. and Mrs. John Stepherson Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun Claire Sweeney Drs. Stephen and Martha Taylor Truist UBS PaineWeber Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ungaro Mr. and Mrs. James VanHoeck James Wiederholt Wanda and Steve Winnette David and Michelle Ziebarth 7 4 3 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Partners $200 - $499 Anonymous Stan and Leslie Addison Michelle Agnew – State Farm Sam and Linda Aljundi Mr. David Alyea Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Blum Tim and Denise Broughton Mary Lou Brown Buckman Laboratories, Inc William and Jennifer Burch Donna and Doug Byrnes Robert and Mary Ann Capocaccia Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clarke Alexzandria Clay Dennis Clay Jr. Louis and Mindy Costabile Mr. and Mrs. John Cox Dr. David Crowder Dairy Queen Wolfchase Mr. Gary Davis Dobbs Honda Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dougan David and Debbie Dove El Mezcal Mr. and Mrs. Larry Etter First Capital Bank Mr. John Gavin Don and Sheri Grear Andrew Hamm and Family Mr. Charles Heifet John and Laura Howard Mr. Nick Huber Lee and Suzy Hunter Barry and Lisa Jones Robert M. Kraus MD Chris Lazarini Ramon and Aimee Lelis Mr. Frank Linxwiler Michael and Sharon Lucus Malco Theatres Dave and Sharon Masterson Stuart McCommon Memphis Gastro Memphis OB/GYN Associates Donna K. Moore John and Sondra Morris Mr. and Mrs. Bishop B. Norris Mr. and Mrs. Jack Paratore Picture Perfect Homes Lauran and Pat Powers Mr. and Mrs. Rob Quarles RadTronics, LLC Eric and Lori Regis River City Gymnastics Riverside Heating and Air Patti and Gary Russell SBA Class of 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Louie Schaaf Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Schettler Paul and Shannon Schuhlein Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Seaman Duane and Mary Sell Serra Club of Memphis Hugh and Janice Skinner Sodexo Special Events Service and Rental Stepherson’s Food Stores St. Francis Troop No 457 Mary Lou Stauffer Greg Stiel Mr. Jim Trautschold and Ms. Colette Lindner George and Nancy Valadie Marjorie and Joe Vincent Mike Watermeier Wells Fargo Bank Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wise Wolf River Family Footcare Raymond and Rosemary Wynne Bruce and Lisa Yarbro 8 1 2 3 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Friends Up To $199 Michael and Christa Allen Babs Antoniak Balfour/Scholastic Products Alex Bardos Pat and Edee Beckham Mr. William Beibers Joan F. Best Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Blum Mr. and Mrs. Ken Boettcher Darla and David Boston Mrs. Causaundra Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Robert Branch Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bryant Dr. Steven Buckingham and Dr. Vanessa Sepulveda Angie Buchanan Fr. Bill Burke Laura Burke Mr. and Mrs. James Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carpenter, Jr Mrs. Sheila Cassady Dianna Cervetti Robin and Vince Ciancioso Julie Clary Dennis and Barbara Cobb Mark and Melanie Compton Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Coon Katy Valadie Cottle Mr. and Mrs. Terry Crocker Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Cummings Joanie and John Cunningham Janet Daleke Mrs. Barbara Daush Mike and Angie Disalvo Elizabeth Domico Mr. Mike Dougan Mr. and Mrs. David Dudek Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Dunn Dr. Meg Valadie Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Faquin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Favorite Chris and Rena Fay and Family Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fernandez Gary and Susan Fetz Pat and David Foster Paul Frierott Dan and Marlene Garner Genex Mrs. Angie Gilland Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gilliland Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gillespie Rick and Susan Graziosi Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hailey Hayden and Donna Harckum Kenneth Heath Ms. Dorothy Heideman John and Christine Herrman Mike and Kathy Hurt Harris Quon Auto Service and Machine Works Mrs. Janet Hinrichs Aubrey and Elizabeth Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffrey Chris Johnson Mr. Doug Kearney Ms. Angeline Kern Mr. and Mrs. Mike King Dr. Gordon Kraus Mr. and Mrs. George Lamar Don and Judy Lear Stu and Julie Ledet Lifetouch School Studios David and Anna Lusby Dr. and Mrs. Denis Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mahon Mr. and Mrs. Mike Malone Ms. Sarah Marczynski Chad Martin Chris and Jennifer Masterson and Family John Paul Masterson Jim and Mary McCormick 9 Mr. and Mrs. David McDonald Dr. Mary McDonald Anne and Frank McFadden Henry McGehee Brother Joel William McGraw, FSC Mr. and Mrs. William McManus Michael and Judy Meagher Tony and Lisa Micheletti Dr. and Mrs. Robert Miller Skip and Vicki Miller Tommy and Nan Miller Theresa R. Mills Tina Mills Anthony S and Joan E Mitchell Mark and Sharon Moseley Jim and Lisa Moses Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mossman William and Dawn Mundy Mark and Teresa Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy William and Dawn Mundy Roxie and Avionce Nunnally Brian and Jan O’Donnell Mr. and Mrs. Ted Paduck Linda and Bill Payne Warren and Lynne Pence Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Pitawanakwat Pitner Driving School Project Graduation John Reber and Family Elizabeth Turnage Reese ‘04 Mr. Ted Martin and Mrs. Laurel Reisman Mr. and Mrs. Werner Rose 6 4 5 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Friends Up To $199 (Continued) Thomas E. and Cindy L. Rupkey Wes and Tracy Russell Mr. Stanley Rybczyk Dr. and Mrs. Michael Saba Chris and Jane Sadler and Family Michael and Mary Saig Saint Agnes Academy/Saint Dominic School SBA Baseball Team SBA Volleyball Team Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schenkel Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Scherer Jamie and John Schneider John Schuman Scripps Howard Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shorter Sean and Mary Skierczynski Stan and Andrea Smith Joann Solomon Dwight and Betty Jo Sorey Ms. Nancy Stafford Howie and Teresa Stanfield Jackie and Pete Stark Stereo One Becky Stukenborg Carol Tabor Jeff and Cindy Tarsi Mr. and Mrs. Robert Timmins Miss Elizabeth Turnage Richard and Sally Uebelacker Sarah Valadie Colleen and Richard Vassallo Julie and Jesse Vaughan Deanne and Maury Wade Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Weber Mr. and Mrs. Gary Weiss Eric, Erin and Conor Wells Jeff and Karin West Matt and Susan Whittington Mrs. Jennifer Wiggins Keith and Nancy Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Williams Mike and Julie Winkler Mr. Wilson Zehner The SBA EXPERIENCE One of the highlights of our 2012-13 school year was the filming of our SBA Experience Admissions video on Homecoming Friday. It was a project that took an entire team of administrators to plan, and the ENTIRE student body to film. It was an instant YouTube success and currently has over 20,000 views. If you haven’t checked it out yet, it is definitely worth a look! www.sbaeagles.org/experience 10 1 2 3 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report In Memory Rosemary Bearden Annette Dabaldo Ann Beibers William Beibers Robin Ciancioso Janet Daleke Annette Dabaldo Dianna Cervetti Coach Daleke, Coach Williams and the SBA Track and Field Family Sharon Masterson Linda and Bill Payne Greg Stiel Peggy Johnson Matthew Cervetti David Cervetti Ted Paduck Gailard and Wilma Bott Sharon and JP Masterson Joann Brown Sharon and Dave Masterson Rosemary Colvin Raymond and Rosemary Wynne Pat Culhane Dan and Darlene Culhane Jim Daleke Dave and Sharon Masterson Dianna Cervetti Vince and Robin Ciancioso Annette Dabaldo SBA Track and Field Team Joe Eddy Darla and David Boston Raul Fletes Joan Best Annette Dabaldo Edna Frierott SBA Volleyball Team Mary Peevy Annette Dabaldo Audra Gavin Mr. John Gavin Jason Peyton Connie Peyton The Peyton Family Michael Heifet Charles Heifet Dianna Cervetti Albert Qualls Annette Dabaldo Claudette Shirley Kaplan Annette Dabaldo Katharina G. Rose Annette Dabaldo Kay Kraus Robert M. Kraus MD Bobby E. Russell, Jr Wes and Tracey Russell Catherine Linxwiler Frank Linxwiler Jenny Rybczyk Mr. Stanley Rybczyk Robert and Ellen Lindner Mr. Jim Trautschold and Ms. Collette Lindner Angel Dorothy Rybczyk Mr. Stanley Rybczyk J. Robert Moore Robin and Vince Ciancioso Lola Moore Dan and Darlene Culhane Ann Dorr Mortell Dianna Cervetti Randy, Betty and Randon Dupont Sharon Masterson Mr. Wilson Zehner Bryan and Barbara Hervey Ann Dorr Mortell Memorial Fund Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murphy Annette Dabaldo Angie Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffrey Mr. and Mrs. Steve Thielemier Jim and Mary McCormick 11 Margie Stiel Greg Stiel Mr. James R. “Jimmy” Thomas The SBA Baseball Team Jeff and Cindy Tarsi Aaron Vasquez Dianna Cervetti Angie Buchanan Annette Dabaldo Henry McGehee 1 2 3 ; In Honor Kristen Browning Pat and Edee Beckham The Pitawanakwat Family Dianna Cervetti The Pitawanakwat Family Katie Steinbrecher & Ben Coon Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Coon Annette Dabaldo The Pitawanakwat Family Alexis and Spencer Dahler Mr. LeRoy Dahler Josh, Jeffrey and Justin Dove David and Debbie Dove Nick Foster ‘02 Pat and David Foster Alexandra Hamm Andrew Hamm and Family Alex Heath George W. and Margaret Heath Kendyl Heath George W. and Margaret Heath Sutton and Tallis Herron Rose Mary Stocks and Paul Herron Adam Johnson Chris Johnson Patricia Krenik Dan and Marlene Garner Don and Judy Lear Vicki and Skip Miller Stuart McCommon The Pitawanakwat Family Dr. Mary McDonald Anne and Frank McFadden Nick Giles and Emma McDonald Dr. Mary McDonald Hays Midyatt Mr. and Mrs. Bishop B. Norris Katharine S. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Robert Miller Baby Motte Kathy Hurt Kristine Coleman and Kristel Quon Harris Quon Auto Service Ed and Aileene Reisz David and Gail Branch Coach Harry Riker John and Courtney Hyden Leon Roelke Michael and Sharon Lucus Daniel Saba Dr. and Mrs. Michael Saba Jack Schenkel Mr. Ted Martin and Mrs. Laurel Reisman Erin Seboldt The Pitawanakwat Family Coach Don Lear John and Courtney Hyden Emmett Eugene Smith, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gilliland Dalton L. Lowrie Theresa R. Mills Nicholas J. Stark Jackie and Pete Stark Don Madeksho Pat and Edee Beckham Karen Terre The Pitawanakwat Family Sharon Masterson Brother Joel William McGraw Hillary Thompson Jeff and Karin West 12 George and Nancy Valadie Michael and Christa Allen Dominic and Julie Bardos Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Blum Paul and Cecilia Bryant Angie Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Doug Byrnes Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Cobb Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cumings Janet Daleke Mrs. Barbara Daush Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Faquin Chris and Rena Fay Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fernandez John and Jill Frierott Scott and Christine Giles Don and Sheri Grear Rhett and Cindy Hailey George and Margaret Heath Rick and Cathy James Warren and Kay Johnson Russell and Kathy Jones Bob and Marie Kraft Dr. Gordon Kraus Chris and Jennifer Masterson Dave, Sharon and John Paul Masterson Mr. and Mrs. William McManus Donna K. Moore Ned and Lynn Nelson Michael and Darlene Nevle Roxie and Avionce Nunnally Sean and Ann O’Leary The Pitawanakwat Family Project Graduation Eric and Lori Regis Chris and Jane Sadler and Family Saint Agnes Academy/Saint Dominic School SBA Class of 2013 John and Jamie Schneider The Schuhlein Family Duane and Mary Sell Dwight and Betty Jo Sorey Mike Watermeier Keith and Nancy Wiley Katy, Meg and Sarah Valadie Mr. and Mrs. James VanHoeck Marjorie and Joe Vincent Mike and Julie Winkler Don and Sherry Williams Steve and Wanda Winnette Matt and Susan Whittington 1 2 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Athletic Donations and In Kind Gifts Athletics (General) Paul and Shannon Schuhlein Clay Bailey Bret Bilbrey Joe Bilbrey Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Eddie Cobb Johnny Cordera Mike Falanga Bruce Kronberg Sharon Masterson Nate Rhoades Signs First Digital Dr. Santos Martinez Don Williams Mark Phillips Amerispan Tents Tony Smith Baseball Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Mr. and Mrs. Chris Holliday Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nevle Basketball (Boys) Botts Dental Spa Basketball (Girls) Stepherson’s Food Stores Mr. and Mrs. John Stepherson SuperLo Foods Mike and Wendy Magusiak Tom Magusiak Hatfield and Associates Andy Wise Greenway Home Services Wolf River Family Footcare Real Estate Mediation Consultants Blackard Appliance Repair, LLC Memphis Gastro Group Daniel F. Peel, Esq Riverside Heating and Air Banks Electric Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ungaro Bowling Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Schettler Brenda Vick Cheer Marianne Dugan Kris Ferarri Sharon Frazier Jennifer Milburn Debra Short 13 Cross Country Genghis Grill Dance John and Laura Howard Wolfchase Honda/Nissan Mr. Gary Davis Football Dairy Queen Wolfchase El Mezcal Electrical Contracting Enterprises River City Gymnastics Salon Allure Dr. David Crowder Ortho Memphis Crazy Cactus RadTronics Nate Rhoades Mike Falanga Bruce Kronberg Mr. and Mrs. Matt Whittington Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ashlock Mr. and Mrs. Jim Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. Mike Petroff Mr. and Mrs. Mario Caruso Ms. Mary Barkley Mr. and Mrs. David Barkley 1 2 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report 2012-13 Football (continued) Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smithers Mr. and Mrs. Pat O’Bryan Mr. and Mrs. John Stiefvater Mr. and Mrs. James Black Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kleber Mr. and Mrs. Phil Sisneros Mr. and Mrs. Ed Crawford Mr. and Mrs. Nick Gerard Mr. and Mrs. Tony Howard Mr. and Mrs. Billy Sheeks Mr. and Mrs. Terry Smith Mr. and Mrs. Chris LeBlanc Mr. and Mrs. Wes Misenhelter Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logue Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kurtz Golf (Girls) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffrey Ms. Rose Marie Lasky Golf (Boys) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffrey Ms. Rose Marie Lasky Soccer (Girls) First Capital Bank Special Event Service and Rental Memphis OB/GYN Association Softball BuzzFREE Mosquito Crye-Leike Realty Dobbs Honda Mendenhall Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dougan Andrea Dowdy Scott McClain Joyce McKenzie Elite Medical Germantown Athletic Club Joe and Tracy Pearson Mr. Harold H. Perry Picture Perfect Homes Plant Maintenance Service Corporation Sharon and Bill Ryan Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc Swim Michelle Agnew, State Farm Tennis Anonymous Randy, Betty and Randon Dupont Mary Lou Brown Barbara Hervey Mr. and Mrs. Steve Thielemier Jim and Mary McCormick John and Jill Frierott Track & Field Scott and Lori Barbier Glenn Carpenter Tom Cassidy Dianna Cervetti Dr. Nick Gerard Charles Heifet Linda and Bill Payne Greg and Patty Ryan Greg Stiel Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun Don Williams Volleyball Barb Banks Mr. Dan Grecco Dianna Cervetti John and Jill Frierott Sondra Morris Margaret and Jeff Vollmar Mimi Watts Wrestling Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom The Hershey Company Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mossman Pirani and Nunnelee DDS Gary and Patti Russell Stan and Andrea Smith Joel and Joey Stark Drs. Stephen and Martha Taylor 14 ATHLETIC COMMISSIONERS Baseball Chris Holliday Rob Czech Bowling Brenda Vick Boys Basketball Dee Ann Van Hoeck Girls Basketball Sherry Williams Boys and Girls Golf Michelle Kahle Cross Country Dee Pitawannakwat Football Denise Crawford Dawn Komoroski Volleyball Jill Frierott Lacrosse Girls Nancy Wiley Boys Soccer Debbie and Jim Graham Girls Soccer Lori and Scott Barbier Softball Debbie Farler Swim Kim Norris Tennis Mary Sell Susannah Morgan Track & Field Lori and Scott Barbier Wrestling John Herrmann Cheer Pam Gordon Dance Lynne Albonetti 1 2 3 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report SBA Fashion Show Platinum Sponsors $700+ Barnett and Associates Pettit’s Lawnscapes Paulsen Printing Mr. and Mrs. Ned Nelson Gold Sponsors $250-$699 John and Jill Frierott Malco Theatres Paul and Shannon Schuhlein Sodexo James and DeeAnn VanHoeck Dominic and Julie Bardos Parker School Uniforms Silver Sponsors $100-$249 Pitner Driving School Balfour Lifetouch Stereo One Bruce and Lisa Yarbro Models Brittney Bond Janet Donato Jayde Darnell Cindey Hailey Megan Hurley Darlene Nevle Sherrie Rojas Provie Rose Andrea Smith Jessica Taylor Katie Valle Volunteers John Morris Jim Marconi Cliff Harding Lee Hunter Rick Carrasco Jeff King Tommy Ashker Sam Banks Terry Smith Tom Magusiak Michael Wells Donors Sissy Aeschliman Tiffany Akin Julie Bardos Janet Beck Bikes Plus Darla Boston Danny Box Angie Buchanan Becky Claunch Costco Karen Cumings Joanie Cunningham Janet Daleke Jayde Darnell Angie Disalvo Erica Dudek The Etter Family Beth Evetts FedEx Lorrie Fisk Gay Galbreath Germantown Day Spa Christine Giles Jamie Graves The Grizzlies Organization Cristi Harding Donna Harkum Hamilton’s Fireplace Barbara Hervey Holliday Flowers, Inc. Suzy Hunter Impulse Boutique Amy Iovenelli Rick and Kathy James Taylor James Jim’s Place Restaurant Chris Johnson Lexus of Memphis Malco Theatres MBS Textbook Kate McDonald Judy Meagher 15 Memphis Redbirds Ed Miller Anita Murphy Dr. Michael Nelson Ann O’Leary Origins Karla Paduck Parker School Uniform Paulsen Printing Perkins/Marie Callender Chris Pettit Nikki and Shaun Pruett Ziba Rector Jana Rittman Rock N Dough Pizza Elise Rodriguez Provie Rose Salon Allure SBA Home and School Association SBA Photoshop Class Jack Schaaf Romy Schaaf Paul and Shannon Schuhlein Cynthia Shah Sona Med Spa St. Francis School St. Paul Book and Gift Mr. and Mrs. Todd Sudduth Sun Porch Salon Swanky’s Taco Shop Cindy Tarsi George and Nancy Valadie DeeAnn VanHoeck Kim Walsh Yvette Webster Carole Wharton Whisker’s Wine and Spirits Nancy Wiley Debbie Williamson Angela Wilson Lisa Yarbro Beth York Leslie Zarshenas Leigh Zipperer 1 2 3 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Project Graduation Platinum Sponsor $700+ Kohl’s Parker Uniforms Gold Sponsors $500-$699 Economy Rental Equipment Silver Sponsors $250-$499 James Pest Managment Mr. and Mrs. Chris LeBlanc Lofton-Wells Nationwide Ins., LLC – Pamela Lofton Wells Laurie Powers St. Francis Knights of Columbus-9317 Turtle-Fountain, LLC – The Hurley Family Friend Sponsors $100-$249 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Allen Balfour – Doug Kearney David H. Crowder, DDS Mr. and Mrs. Christian Golightly Holy Rosary Men’s Club Tony McGehee State Farm Gifts In-Kind/Service & Additional Monetary Gifts Ace Hardware – Oakland Ace Hardware – Quince Rd. Bahama Breeze Balfour – Doug Kearney Alex Boston David & Darla Boston Joy Bourgeois Chris & Sharon Brown Cheddar’s Casual Café - Mr. and Mrs. James Black Chick Fil A – Wolfcreek Mary Helen Cianciolo Cordova Vision Ken Covington Debbie Demoriz Dental Cares Mike & Angie Disalvo Robyn Finney Fox Ridge Pizza – Cordova Joe & Gay Galbreath Helena Garcia Karen Hamilton Lisa Haney Glen & Donna Harckum Hardin-Sysco Howard’s Donuts Brenda Hurley Beth Jackson Laura Johnson Denise W. Keen Kroger – Dexter Kroger – Lakeland Kroger – Oakland Longhorn Steakhouse Marrs, Inc. McDonald’s Restaurants Lisa McFarland Memphis Italian Festival – Holy Rosary Memphis Zoo Donna K. Moore Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe Sonya Orsak Jessie Peel Karen Peel Kara Quin Alexis Rittman Jana Rittman Danica Ross Jane Sadler Sam’s Club – Bartlett Shannon Schuhlein Duane & Mary Sell Becky Siano Margie Smith Terry Smith St. Francis Hospital – Bartlett Renee Stoll Super Cuts – Bartlett Swanky’s Taco Shop Tan n Go – Hwy 64 16 TGI Fridays – Hwy 64 Bette Thompson Samantha Thompson Karen Timmins Betsy Wall Sherry Williams Trivia Nights for Project Graduation Ace Hardware – Cordova Alison & David Barczak Darla and David Boston Clippers Hair Salon Coletta’s Cook’s Pest Control The Dive Shop Fantastic Sams – Cordova FedEx Forum – Grizzlies Karen Focht Folk’s Folly Jill & John Frierott Joe & Gay Galbreath Karen & Heath Hamilton Honey Baked Ham – Cordova Howard’s Donuts – Germantown Rd Brenda Hurley KD Krystals – Karen Scott Knights of Columbus Council 9317 – Cordova Malco Theater – Larry Etter Sharon Masterson Lisa and Johnny McFarland Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Assoc., (MOGA) Memphis Redbirds Daniel Peel, Attorney at Law Playhouse on the Square Mr. and Mrs. Chad Powers Mike Powers SBA Baseball Boosters SBA Fashion Show SBA Music & Drama Departments SBA Spring Break & Summer Camps Shannon Schuhlein Kerry Snyder Sysco Memphis Bette Thompson Ellie B. Thornton Erin & Jack Webster Sherry Williams Leigh & Mark Zipperer ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Gifts In-Kind and Special Donations New Programs Thanks to our generous donors! The dedication of our staff and coaches and the passion in which our students participate is what drives us to begin new programs. With the generosity of our parents and donors, we have the perfect recipe for success! Thank you to all who helped our new SBA Water Polo team get kickin’ this year! General First Tennessee Bank Mr. and Mrs. James Martin The Smith Family Pete and Jackie Stark Club St. Jude Sandi Hughes Band Dianna Cervetti Ms. Gere DeZonia Mrs. Doris Johnston Sharon Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yarbro Library Sherry Alexander Angie Buchanan Cain Carson Dee Ann Cox Mathew Cummings Tom Link Rebecca Little C. MacDonald Shannon Schuhlein Chapel John Angotti Jeff Bogue Father Ben Bradshaw Father Jorge Arturo CespedesSegura Father James Clark Father Richard Coy First Friday Adorers Father Robbie Favazza Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Father Patrick Gallagher Father Patrick Hirtz Deacon Chip Jones Father Gary Lamb Father Robert Marshall Sharon Masterson Sam Mauck Cathy McDonald Father Dexter Noblefranca OLPH Rosary Makers Father Krzysztof Pelczar Provie Rose Derek Rotty Father Adam Rust Romy Schaaf Father Jolly Sebastian Father Mike Werkhoven 17 Food Drive/CANstruction Mike and Patsy King Math Department Annette Dabaldo Music & Drama Arlington Dance Arts Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance Kohl’s Sharon Masterson Memphis Tennessee Chapter SPEBSQSA, INC Serra Club of Memphis Photography Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schneider Science Dianna Drost Mark Lynch Teens for Life/Pro-Life Trip Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Schettler Catholic University of America SBA SGA St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Other SBA Giving Building Fund Contributions Mr. and Mrs. William Bond Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams Matching Companies We thank our donors who take advantage of the matching gift opportunities. Please remember that many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a program, visit www.matchinggifts.com Auto Zone Buckman Laboratories Deloitte First Tennessee FedEx Genex Pfizer Foundation Prudential Foundation Scripps Howard Foundation Truist UBS Financial Services To all our SBA families and friends If you’re a television fan at all, you’re used to the phrase “Season Finale,” that last show just before summer when the networks try to leave you hanging, hopeful you’ll be back in the Fall, if for no other reason than to see how that hang-on-your-seat plot line will end. No such drama here. Rather, consider our family’s move to Chattanooga as ‘two familiar characters’ just stepping out of the series – not killed off thankfully – but just a piece of a long-running success that has grown ever more popular, regardless of the players who have and will come and go. I know that for two reasons – first, this is God’s show, not ours. Helping these students grow in mind, body and soul – striving for Harvard and Heaven as we say. But I can also say it with the greatest of confidence because of what this Annual Report really says. It’s our public thank you to the many who believe in St. Benedict and all that happens here. Please accept my thanks one more time for everything you have done for our school, these students, their teachers and yes, their principal. George Valadie SBA Principal 1999-2013 You have made us a better school. You have made the mission easier. You have helped us do God’s work here on earth … what can be better than that when we stand before St. Peter to review the “moments” of our lives. Thank you all! George Valadie SBA 18 ; St. Benedict at Auburndale SBA Moments Annual Report Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! From the Development Office SBA Moments 25 years? Really? Some days it feels like just yesterday and some days it feels like 100 years ago. You know how that is! The Annual Fund for 2012-13 Annual Fund Total $346,190.99 Lori Trew Regis ‘91 Director of Alumni and Development I was actually a student at Auburndale when the Diocese bought the school from the Smith family. In the beginning, there was definitely a transition stage, but thankfully in the short years to follow, there was a feeling of peace as everyone found their “fit.” Back then, I didn’t appreciate what was being done for the future of our school. Now, I realize it is something to look back on with gratitude. We wouldn’t be here today without Auburndale and we wouldn’t be here today without the Diocese, so our history is important. The 1966 families are important and the 1988 families are important, so thank you to all who have been a part of our school’s journey… I know I say thank you to a sickening degree in my articles and letters, and yes, that is my job, but I am also just a thankful person. I see where people don’t have to do what they do, and they don’t have to give what they give. The numbers in this report are unbelievable to me. The generosity of our friends and families is overwhelming – and the thing is – it’s a culture. I feel it and see it in the halls every day. Our school is truly a giving school. Our students are truly servant leaders. They learn it every which way they go. They learn it at church, they learn it in the classroom and they learn it from you. They are also thankful people. They know what a blessing it is to be able to attend SBA, and if they were each given the opportunity to write an article for this magazine and say thank you, they would. So on behalf of the students and the staff of St. Benedict at Auburndale – THANK YOU for everything. For then…and now. 19 Un-Restricted to Annual Fund $168,288.49 Restricted to Departments or Sports $93,545.99 Memorials $4,860 Honorariums $12,305 Matching Gifts $13,232.94 Fashion Show $13,865.44 Kroger Community Rewards $3,480.17 Target Take Charge Program $2,095.38 Eagle Bucks $15,000 Home Field Advantage Bleachers Campaign $111,981.51 Smallest Gift Largest Gift $1 $60,000 Number of Donors 348 We wanted to present the numbers in a way where you could see the difference that every gift makes! Thank you so much for your donation - in whatever way you made it! Parent Connection On Eagles’ Wings MARK YOUR CALENDARS! (All Sports Schedules may be found on www.sbaeagles.org) August 15 18 19 20 27 29 7 12-15 17-20 20 Feast of the Assumption of Mary New Student Sneak/Peek Day First day of classes for new students only PAA Jr High Football Jamboree SBA First full day of classes for all students Meet the Teachers Night All-School Mass High School Placement Test Christmas Play Semester Exams ½ day – End of semester, begin Christmas break JANUARY 2-4 Holiday Hoops Boys Basketball Camp – Grades 1-8 6 Classes resume 20-23 March for Life Trip, Washington DC SBA Leads the March 20 Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes) 24 “Fill the stands with 8th grade fans” 26 Crossroads Concert – Germantown Symphony Orchestra, 6:30 pm 27-31 Catholic Schools Week 30 All-School Mass SEPTEMBER 2 Labor Day (no classes) 3 New Upper Class & 10th grade parents meeting – 6:30 pm 6 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 22 Crossroads Concert – Just Larry, 6:30 pm 26 Student Picture Day FEBRUARY 1 Trivia Night, Sponsored by Project Graduation 7 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 8 High School Placement Test 17 Presidents’ Day – No classes 22 Annual Fashion Show OCTOBER 3 All-School Mass 4 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel Homecoming 7 Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary – recitation of Rosary 8 8th grade visit day 10 8th grade visit day 11 “Fill the stands with 8th grade Fans” 15 8th grade visit day 16 Testing – Half Day 17 No School – Faculty Retreat 18 Professional Day (no classes) 21 Fall break (no classes) 23 8th grade visit day 24-27 Fall Play 29 8th grade visit day NOVEMBER 1 All Saints Day (Holyday-no classes) 8 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 10 Open House 11 Veteran’s Day Celebration 23 Trivia Night, Sponsored by Project Graduation 24 Crossroads Concert – The Mighty Souls Brass Band, 6:30 pm 27 Begin Thanksgiving Break MARCH 5 7 10 17 All-School Mass, Ash Wednesday 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel Spring Break Classes resume APRIL 3-6 4 13 16 17 18 20 26 Spring Musical – “West Side Story” 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel Crossroads Concert – John Angotti & Matt Tudor, 6:30 pm Athletic Information Night Holy Thursday (½ day-begin Easter Break) Good Friday – No classes Easter Sunday Prom MAY 1 2 15 17 26 27-30 30 DECEMBER 1 Classes resume 4 Religious Goods Sale All-School Mass (Jr. Ring Ceremony) 6 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 20 All-School Mass – Crowning of Mary 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel Baccalaureate-Tentative Commencement-Tentative Senior Project Graduation Party Memorial Day – No classes Final exams – Half days Last day of classes Parent Connection On Eagles’ Wings SBA New Student SNEAK-A-PEEK Sunday, August 18 2pm-4pm We want you to feel comfortable on your first day, so bring your parents and roam the hallways to find your classrooms and load your locker! We will be around if you need us…. Admission & Guidance Information ADMISSIONS Applications for the 2014-15 school year are now being accepted. Please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org for admissions procedures and application. Parents Please Note: All siblings who wish to attend SBA must complete the Application for Admission. If you have questions, please contact Terri Heath, Director of Admissions, at 260-2873; [email protected]. GUIDANCE Parents of seniors (Class of 2014) – if you would like a conference concerning college plans for your child, please E-mail Senior Counselor Mary Cox at [email protected] to set up an appointment. Please see the following schedule for College Entrance Testing. ACT TEST DATES (www.act.com) SAT TEST DATES (www.collegeboard.com) Test Date Registration Deadline Test Date Registration Deadline Sept. 21, 2013 Aug. 23, 2013 Oct. 5, 2013 Sept. 6, 2013 Oct. 26, 2013 Sept. 27, 2013 Nov 2, 2013 Oct. 3, 2013 Dec. 14, 2013 Nov. 8, 2013 Dec. 7, 2013 Nov. 12, 2013 Feb. 8, 2014 Jan. 10. 2014 Jan. 25, 2014 Dec. 27, 2013 Apr. 12, 2014 Mar. 7, 2014 Mar. 8, 2014 Feb. 9, 2014 June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 3, 2014 Apr. 6, 2014 June 7, 2014 May 8, 2014 SBA Code needed for registration – 430-451 DRIVER’S PERMIT ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM – is required in order for a student to get a Driver’s Permit. Students may pick up a form in the front office during regular office hours. Please have student Social Security Number to complete the form. 21 Parent Connection On Eagles’ Wings News from Home and School Association Home & School Officers 2013-14 Greetings from the SBA Parent Connection! A special thank you to all our 2012-2013 SBA families for another successful year. Perhaps you volunteered to be on a committee, shopped the used uniform sale, prepared food, paid your dues at registration or simply attended one of the many events supported by Home and School; we greatly appreciate your efforts. Please know that the faculty, staff and students of SBA recognize your involvement in our school and are equally grateful. For all of you who are looking to get involved in your student’s high school career, we have many opportunities and welcome you to join us in service to our school. Treasurer: Dee Ann Van Hoeck Be sure to find us at Registration. Forms for Home and School participation are in the Registration packet found online. Dues per family are $40.00 and WE DO NOT FUNDRAISE. Your dues are the only means of support that enables us to help the school in the many activities that go on throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities will be posted at Registration as well. Come by and learn more about how you can be involved at SBA. Eagle Bucks – OPEN Mark your calendars for our 2013-2014 Home and School meetings and special events that have already been set. Home and School meetings are September 10, 2013, November 12, 2013, January 14, 2014 and April 22, 2014. Each of these meetings will be held in the Faculty Dining Hall at 8:00 am. In addition, please save the date for this special event: Freshman/Sophomore Tailgate, August 23, 2013 at 5:00 until game time. Many more events will follow and will be listed in Monday Mail. Volunteer opportunities will also be posted in Monday Mail. We look forward to working with you this year! Father/Son Afternoon – Romy Schaaf, Nancy Wiley If you would like to volunteer or receive more information about Home and School, please contact Dawn Lewis at [email protected] or 901.262.5012. Freshmen: Janie Cook, President: Dawn Lewis Secretary: Cynthia Shah Special Committee Chairs: Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Angie Valadie Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days – Karen Cumings First Friday Adoration – OPEN Honor Society Reception – Shannon Schuhlein Project Graduation – Beth Jackson, Donna Moore, Shannon Schuhlein Used Uniform Sale – OPEN Spirit Shop – Julie Bardos Activities: Junior Ring Ceremony – Annette Lawrence Father/Daughter Dance – Karen Hamilton, Belinda Hurley Mother/Daughter Tea – Laura Howard, Allison McCrory Mother/Son Dinner – Kristin Schween, Christine Giles Fashion Show – OPEN Freshman/Sophomore Tailgate – OPEN Class Representatives: Seniors: Shannon Schuhlein, Nancy Wiley Juniors: OPEN Sophomores: Dawn Lewis; Kelli Grissom Project Graduation 2014 In May, the Class of 2013 had a fun night of Project Graduation activities, capped off by loads of raffle prizes and every student receiving a goody bag, valued near $150, for college. 2014 Senior Parents, be sure to check this year’s registration packet of information for a full letter of invitation and explanation about the 2014 event and the permission form to include your senior student. The support fundraisers – Trivia Nights are also set (see calendar in this issue). PG is not only a fun event for the graduates, but for all involved, too. Volunteers and ideas are needed from all parents. Chairs for this year’s event are Beth Jackson, [email protected] and Donna Moore, [email protected]. 22 Parent Connection On Eagles’ Wings Parents enjoy library open house Several parents enjoyed the first annual Library & Media Center Open House in April. St. Benedict Crossroads Artists Concert Series Tenth Season Sunday, September 22 – 6:30 pm JUST LARRY Sunday, November 24 – 6:30 pm THE MIGHTY SOULS BRASS BAND Sunday, January 26 – 6;30 pm GERMANTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sunday, April 13 – 6:30 pm JOHN ANGOTTI & MATT TUDOR Season Tickets $30-adults, $15-students Individual tickets $10 Contact: Sharon Masterson, 260-2871 [email protected] 23 About Our Faith On Eagles’ Wings Seeking Truth, Love and Liberty knowing Christ, “Immanuel” and “God-with-us,” is there. Lastly, we must die to sin so that Christ may reign. “He must increase; I must decrease” (John 3:30). It is countercultural, but this is the wisdom of going into the caves. By Khira Rotty Director of Spiritual Affairs This is what we seek to offer at St. Benedict at Auburndale High School-a cave. A cave where people can escape the pressures and temptations of the world and allow Christ to form them in the ways of Veritas, Caritas and Libertas. A cave where they can spend time communing with Christ in the sacraments and prayer through Adoration, Mass, the Sacrament of Confession, the Stations of the Cross and a Chapel that is open all day, every day. A cave where they can allow Mary to assist them in their journey to Christ through the recitation of the Rosary, asking her to pray for our intentions, crowning her as Queen in May and wearing Miraculous Medals. A cave where not only minds are filled with knowledge, but also hearts to be changed by providing retreats (both for the faculty and students), guest speakers, observance of Church feast days and seasons (Ash Wednesday, blessing of throats) and daily prayer. A cave that provides instruction on the dignity of the human person as revealed by God. There was a young man who had what most people desire. He was a wealthy, good-looking man with a great education. He lived in the most influential city, and had a promising future as a successful businessman. He was in love with a beautiful woman. What more could he want? Veritas, Caritas and Libertas-Truth, Love and Liberty! As a young man in Rome, he began to experience truth, love and liberty as the world offered it. However, he often felt unfulfilled, and he was strongly tempted to sin. He knew he needed to seek holiness instead. He needed Christ, who is Truth, Love and the One who will set you Free (John 8:32). Who was this young man? St. Benedict. What did he do? As Pope, St. Gregory the Great recorded of Benedict’s life, “… giving over his books, and forsaking his father’s house and wealth, with a mind only to serve God, he sought for some place where he might attain to the desire of his holy purpose; and in this sort he departed (from Rome), instructed with learned ignorance and furnished with unlearned wisdom.” Most drastically, he went to live in a cave, where he knew that God would form him. The cave is not for isolation, but formation and transformation. We are called to go forth from the cave. Christ and St. Benedict reveal this to us by the fact that they proclaimed the Kingdom of God to all whom they encountered; by the fact that they established places of prayer and worship, schools; by the fact that they tended to the poor. Therefore, St. Benedict at Auburndale High School should also be a cave where people bring themselves to Christ and then bring Christ to others. There are several major ways that we see the fruits of the formation within this cave: the numbers of students who attend the annual March for Life, the many works of mercy provided to the greater community and the numerous accomplishments of the alumni. St. Benedict was a wise young man for two reasons. First, he was humble enough to recognize his many weaknesses. Second, he was courageous enough to detach himself from the world. With this humility and courage, he developed a great formula to know veritas, caritas and libertas. As Venerable Fulton Sheen said, “There have been only two classes of people who have heard the cry of Christ and who have found Christ: The very simple and the very learned. … But never the man with one book; never the man who thinks he knows. Only the simple and only the wise find Christ because both are humble; both acknowledge either ignorance or the limitations of human knowledge, which is humility.” St. Benedict is a profound example and a beautiful role model for us. He can teach us humility and courage. As students, faculty, administration and families of St. Benedict, we must acknowledge our weaknesses. We must humbly acknowledge them and we must courageously seek daily transformation. Please pray that St. Benedict continues to be a cave that connects us to Christ the Lord and makes us ready for His mission. As always, the whole community remains in my prayers, especially in the Masses offered on campus. In reflecting on the Gospels, we notice that Christ too spent time in the caves. The three major instances are Mary’s womb (a type of cave), the manger and the tomb. All three places reveal to us what a cave can do if we have the humility and courage to resort to it. First, we must totally surrender ourselves (as Christ did) to God and Mary so as to allow them to form us. Secondly, we must humbly approach the cave St. Benedict, Pray for us! 24 About Our Faith On Eagles’ Wings A favored tradition at SBA is the crowning of Mary as our Queen and Mother. Doing honors this year were the following seniors – color guard Zach Favorite, crowners Abby Fehrenbacher and Alex Thompson and color guard Trey Haff. SBA Hosts Visitors of Faith! The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, in town in April for their Annual Friar Fest at Holy Rosary Church, stopped by SBA for some games, sing-alongs, witnessing and prayer. The SBA students welcomed them by getting in to the action and loaned a few SBA ties so the friars could feel right at home. This dynamic consecrated religious order ministers throughout the country, particularly in larger urban cities. Riders with “BIKING FOR BABIES” came through Memphis in July on their journey from New Orleans to Chicago witnessing for the unborn and their mothers. After Mass at St. Ann-Bartlett, they spent the night at SBA. The riders were so impressed with SBA and our Hall of Tribute to the March for Life Trip we take each year. The group hopes to be back through Memphis next year and is eager to stop in at SBA. Check out their site relating the story of their support of pregnancy centers, www.bikingforbabies.com. † In Memoriam John Findley, 62, father of Brian Findley (’97), passed away on April 22, 2013. The faculty, staff and students of St. Benedict at Auburndale offer our most sincere condolences to all those families who have lost loved ones. We remember them and all our dearly beloved in our daily prayers and Masses. Jeannie Marie Frulla, 56, mother of Amber Reeves Williamson (’96), passed away on June 5, 2013. John Buchanan, 87, father of SBA history teacher and volleyball coach Angie Buchanan, passed away on July 11, 2013. Jesse Cogbill, 59, son of SBA custodian “Miss Aliene” Cogbill, passed away on June 26, 2013. Mary Peevy, 46, mother of Cole (’15), Grey (’14) and Maribeth Peevy (’17), passed away on April 13, 2013. Andrew Svgdik, 19, brother of Dorothy Svgdik (’09), passed away on April 19, 2013. Dan Wesson, 40, class of 1991, passed away on July 13, 2013. 25 Headline News On Eagles’ Wings Administration changes hands George Valadie, 14-year SBA principal, has accepted the position of President at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga. Notre Dame High School is both George and Nancy’s Alma Mater and they look forward to being back with friends and family as they move on to this next phase in their Catholic school education mission. Since Mr. Valadie came to St. Benedict from Vicksburg, MS, he has overseen the construction and opening of our state-of-the-art school offering a Catholic high school education to 1,000 students. It is currently the largest Catholic High School in Tennessee. With Mr. Valadie moving to Chattanooga, the Catholic Diocese of Memphis has appointed SBA’s second-in-command, Assistant Principal Sondra Morris, as Interim Principal, as they make a national search for a permanent replacement. Mrs. Morris has been with the school since the late 1980’s when it was Auburndale School. She has held a variety of positions at both Auburndale and St. Benedict - classroom teacher, coach, Athletic Director, Registrar, Director of Student Affairs, Dean of Students and Assistant Principal. She received a BS degree from Union University and received her Masters in Education from the University of Memphis. “Our school is in capable hands,” said Mr. Valadie, at a goodbye reception in May. “It is bittersweet as I move on, but Sondra is an extraordinarily gifted educator and will be a perfect leader for the school,” he said. forward to working with the faculty, students and families to continue building on the progress and traditions her predecessor and others have started. She and her husband, John Morris, live in Cordova with their five children. The family are parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Mrs. Morris is grateful for the opportunity and looks “ALL SHOOK UP” WINS ORPHEUM AWARD The St. Benedict chorus for “All Shook Up” received the “Outstanding Chorus Award” at the May 23 Orpheum High School Musical Awards. In addition to the nomination for “Outstanding Chorus,” SBA garnered 13 additional nominations for – Outstanding Student Orchestra, Outstanding Dance Execution, Outstanding Costume Design, Outstanding Scenic Design, Mark Hartman - Student Technical Achievement Award, John Prascak - Outstanding Featured Actor as Sheriff Earl, Kirkland Schuler - Outstanding Supporting Actress as Sylvia, McKenzie Wilkes - Outstanding Supporting Actress as Mayor Matilda Hyde, Kyle Van Frank - Outstanding Supporting Actor as Dennis, Addie James - Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role as Natalie Haller/Ed, Jordan Wells (’05) - Outstanding Musical Direction, Ryan Kathman - Outstanding Direction by a Teacher, All Shook Up Outstanding Musical. Members of the cast were able to perform a scene from the musical for all the High School Musical Awards patrons see ORPHEUM, pg. 27 26 Headline News On Eagles’ Wings ORPHEUM con’t to see, while “Outstanding Actress” nominee Addie James performed a solo scene, as well. This year’s musical had sold out houses and generated the most nominees for our school in the Orpheum Awards, while winning its first award. This was the fourth annual award ceremony which is sponsored by the Orpheum’s Memphis Development Foundation to recognize high school musical productions in the mid-south area. BREAKING NEWS St. Benedict Students for Life have been invited to lead the 41st National March for Life in Washington, D.C. in January. This is the second time SBA has been asked to lead the March for the nation. Look for details in the March for Life Registration packet. Eagles are Soaring! 27 Achievements On Eagles’ Wings 2012-2013 SENIOR AWARDS The 2013 graduating class of 243 was offered over 465 merit-based college scholarships valued in excess of $11.8 million. Robert Allen and Addie James were selected Mr. and Miss SBA by the faculty as the ideal SBA students. Ben Sell received the Golden Eagle Award for soaring beyond the expectations that others set. Valedictorian Katelyn Frierott finished with the highest cumulative GPA. Katelyn will attend the University of Notre Dame. Caitlin McCurdy and Colin Pitawanakwat are this year’s Salutatorians for the second highest cumulative GPA. Caitlin is attending Birmingham-Southern College and Colin will attend The University of Michigan. Tim Maginn received the Christian Witness Award, the highest honor presented to an SBA student. The Christian Witness Award defines that student who lives his faith and witnesses that faith to those around him. This award is decided by a vote of the SBA faculty and presented by the Superintendent of Catholic Schools Janet Donato. 28 The Right Choice Award is presented by a vote of the senior class to those classmates who they feel stand up for what is right in a society and culture that exert pressure to do otherwise. This year’s recipients are Robert Allen and Kristen Haney, who received their awards from Superintendent Donato. Superintendent Donato presented Harold Pierson the Helen T. “Sandy” Riggs Scholarship Award to use at the college of his choice. The Riggs Award is given to the student who has shown outstanding accomplishment, exemplary behavior and a dedication to furthering his education. Sandy Riggs has provided 46 years of service to SBA. Achievements On Eagles’ Wings SENIOR SUPERLATIVES, as selected by the senior class Bottom (from left) Most Likely to be Remembered Zach Bardos, Ainsley LeBlanc; 2nd Row (from left) Contributed Most to the Class Payton Powers, Jessica Focht; Best All Around Mariah Bamrick, Robert Allen; Most Likely to Succeed Katelyn Frierott, Colin Pitawanakwat; 3rd Row (from left) Wittiest Tucker Hanemann, Katie Altizer; Most Athletic Carly Downing, Jordan Wilkins; Most Spirited Gerold Blum, Allie McNamara; Most Dedicated Kristen Haney, Zach Favorite; Top Row (from left) Most Talented Sam Leathers, Addie James, Chris Esposito; Friendliest Lindsey Tong, Kyle Anderson. Brandon Brown, Diego Lavarreda, Alex Thompson and Eve Yoser were recognized for having perfect attendance throughout their senior year. Alex Thompson was also recognized for achieving an amazing perfect attendance for her entire four-year high school career. A $1,000 Scholarship was awarded to Senior Aleksandr Brown by the Episcopal Churchwomen of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee for excellence in academics and service to the Church. The following seniors graduated and completed their two-year commitment to the Bridge Builders leadership program – Chelsie Allen, Ashlee Banks, Monique Boyce, Jeffery Christiansen, Brittany Fields, Morgan Kahle, Ainsley LeBlanc, Lisa Ong, Olivia Orsak, Sarah-Clare Parker, Bashini Pather, Nathan Sun, Alex Thompson, Sue Tovar, Breonna Walker, Lizzie Wall. Senior Chris Esposito received the inaugural Church of the Holy Spirit Youth Spirit Award. This award is based on active participation in the parish youth group. In addition, Chris received a gift of $250. At Holy Spirit, Chris has volunteered for the 24-Hour Race for Haiti Medical Missions, the Holly Shoppe Craft Fair and was an altar server. Seniors Gerold Blum (center) and Tim Maginn were recognized during the Senior Awards Night for receiving full Army ROTC Scholarships. Gerold will use his scholarship at the University of Memphis and Tim plans to use his at Middle Tennessee State University. Chris Esposito (center) accepts the Church of the Holy Spirit Youth Spirit Award from scholarship chairperson Alice Gibbons (right) as his parents, Beverly and Mike Esposito, look on with pride. 29 Achievements On Eagles’ Wings Caitlin McCurdy received the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship for academic achievement, character and leadership. Caitlin received $1,000 that she is using toward her college education. She also received her Girl Scout Gold Award in May, the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve. Senior Kendall Tooker was recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution with their Citizenship/ Leadership Award. Seniors Alex Gaffney and Connor Ryan were recipients of awards presented by St. AnnBartlett Parish. Alex was awarded the $2,500 Kenny Dolan Memorial Scholarship and Connor received the $500 Pastor’s Scholarship. Seniors Megan McKenny and Adriana Schirlo were honored at a graduation brunch in May by their parish church, St. Brigid Catholic Church, and Pastor Rev. Bruce Cinquegrani. Senior Cullen Glasgow was recognized for five years in piano Guild Auditions with Benita Pepper in a recent recital in Germantown. Lifeblood partners with SBA on several yearly blood drives. This year, two drives were held on campus, sponsored by the National Honor Society, to allow students, faculty and parents to participate in this valuable community service. These units saved hundreds of lives in our community. This level of participation qualified SBA for the Lifeblood Scholarship Program, receiving $500 in scholarship funds. This year’s recipient of the Lifeblood Scholarship was Honor Society President Katie Akin (center). She is presented her award by Lifeblood representative Jennifer Gladstone (left), Erin Seboldt (Honor Society sponsor) and Mr. Valadie. 30 Interim Principal Sondra Morris (left) and Director of Academics Beth Fischer (right) congratulate Caitlin at the annual Comcast scholarship luncheon at the Pink Palace Museum in July. The team of seniors Andrew Herrman and Ben Kurtz was Mid-South Region runner-up in the fall senior division of the First Tennessee Stock Market Game. Their portfolio balance was $110,288, just $2,000 short of the winner. The students were members of Coach Dressman’s finance classes. Achievements On Eagles’ Wings Again, this year, SBA students were among the elite as Commercial Appeal C Spire Wireless Academic All-Stars. These seven seniors were honored in May at the Academic All-Stars luncheon at the Hilton Hotel – Will Comfort for science, Colin Pitawanakwat for General Scholarship, Mariah Bamrick for English, Katie Akin for History, Katelyn Frierott for General Scholarship, Brandon Brown for General Scholarship and Aaron Cummings for Math. Joining them for the luncheon were Mr. Valadie, Dr. Fischer and Superintendent Donato. In this effort by the Commercial Appeal to identify and recognize high school students in the Greater Memphis area for excellence in academics, school leadership and community service, SBA continues to lead the way in nominations and selections. ACHIEVEMENTS Foreign Language French teacher Cheryl West (left) congratulates junior Kate Walsh, who placed second in French poetry writing for French III at the University of Memphis Language Fair; freshmen Vince Donohue, who is the National winner in the National French I Exam, Vanessa Tejada, who is a State winner in the National French I Exam and Shannon Dunn, who is the National winner in the National French II Exam. Other winners at the University of Memphis Foreign Language Fair were, sophomores Ryan Cobb and Brad Reber for 3rd place with their German song and junior Miesha Williams for 3rd place with her Spanish song. 31 Achievements On Eagles’ Wings American Classical League Awards were presented for Gold Summa Cum Laude – freshman Ashley Buckingham; Silver Maxima Cum Laude – seniors Aaron Cummings, Zach Favorite, junior Jodie Crocker, sophomore Luke Parker, freshmen Leah Cluck, Eli Jodeh, Carter Pruett; Magna Cum Laude – senior Grayson Taylor, juniors Chaney Morgan, Emily Summers, sophomores Jack Fletcher, Jake McClure, Clare Morris, Kirkland Schuler; freshmen Grant Burks, Madeleine Stanfield, Jacob Timmins; Cum Laude – seniors Katie Akin, Raine Jones, Colin Pitawanakwat; juniors Jonathan Boulanger, Grace Davis, Nikki Shah, Rachel Smith, Jill Stark, Kayla Williamson; sophomores Michael Mendez, Nick Michalski; freshmen Catherine Cole, Emma Norman, Karen Talens. Out of 53 students who took the exam, over 62% received awards. With this number and the value of the awards, SBA received the second Blue Certificate of Merit from the League. National Junior Classical League Inductees (Latin) Sponsor: Karen Terre Sophomores Tia Clorina, Allie Evans, Andy Madeksho, Jake McClure, Michael Mendez, Clare Morris, Kirkland Schuler; Juniors Jodie Crocker, Grace Davis, Chaney Morgan, Nikki Shah, Rachel Smith, Jill Stark, Emily Summers, Grace Summers, Kayla Williamson. Anthony Denegri and Tim Sisneros. State History Day Competition Two History Day teams advanced to State competition. For their group website “St. Jude Children’s Hospital,” the team of Alex Garry, Amanda Melvin, Rachel Paduck and Andrew Wadovick placed third. Also placing third, for their website “The Model T: A Turning Point,” was the team of Madeline Mahon, Laura Meagher, Olivia Parsels, Matthew Sena and Theresa Stoddard. Math Placing at the Tennessee Math Teachers Association competition were – freshmen Sophie Bougeois, 9th in Algebra I; Will Dearman, 6th in Algebra I; Luigi Siligato, 8th in Geometry; Vanessa Tejada, 3rd in Geometry; sophomores Jackie Banks, 10th in Algebra II; Ryan Cobb, 4th in Algebra II; JR Jamora, 2nd in Algebra II; juniors Rachel Cummings, 8th in Pre-Calculus; Sarah Timmins, 7th in Pre-Calculus; Nikki Shah, 6th in Pre— Calculus. SBA Physics classes participated in the 7th Annual Ole Miss Trebuchet Competition in the spring. Seniors participating were – Dillon Allen, Alec Conroy, Anthony Denegri, Crain Hubbard, Bret James, Anthony Migliaccio, Rickey Morning, Patrick Murphy, Peter Ruleman, Tim Sisneros and Sam Trouy. Juniors Rachel Paduck and Grey Peevy also contributed to the competition team. The Trebuchet Team of Grey Peevy, Dillon Allen, Model UN Honors Receiving honors through their participation at the Arkansas Model UN – Honorable Mention for Outstanding Delegation Best Position Paper for South Africa were juniors Kathleen Riley, Sarah Timmins and Devam Zalawadia. Best Position paper for Poland went to the team of sophomore James Duffley and juniors Samantha Pilcher and Alanna Oliphant. Both Alanna Oliphant and Sarah Timmins received Honorable Mention for Outstanding Delegation. 32 Achievements On Eagles’ Wings Yearbook Staff is recognized for accomplishments The 2012 SBA yearbook (The Talon) was recently presented with an Honorable Mention Certificate of Recognition by Jeremy Jackson of Balfour Yearbooks Publishing Co. (Dallas, Texas) for its outstanding contribution to scholastic journalism. The Talon is recognized in the 2013 Yearbook Yearbook. Of the 9,000 yearbooks reviewed for this honor, only eight percent received placement in Balfour’s Yearbook Yearbook. This marks the second consecutive year for the SBA yearbook to be recognized. The 2014 staff recently attended their annual Balfour Yearbook Camp at Ole Miss and came away with the “Most Spirited” Award again. Sponsor Tammie Ford is proud of their accomplishment, but most proud of their creativity in choosing a theme and design concept for this coming year. Balfour representative Jeremy Jackson congratulates (from left), Kristen Lazarini, Katie Speer, Hailey Warriner, Sarah Ross, Morgan Baioni, Mary Anne Waddell, Emma Lightner and Sponsor Tammie Ford. Not pictured are graduated members of the 2012 staff Courtney Bond, Alex Boston, Winnie Law, Jessie Peel, Danielle Nesterowich, McKenna Mundy, Ann Wallace. PERFECT ATTENDANCE 2013 AP Scholars The following achieved perfect attendance for the year – juniors Jacob Aljundi, Mary Buchholz, Eric Castro, Rachael Cummings, Mary Green, Brison Norris, Emily Summers, Derek Zabella; sophomores Philip Evans, Michel Lawrence, Robert Lawson, Raymond Lelis, William Nash, Josh Richter, Milissen Scruggs, Matthew Smith; freshmen Leah Cluck, Violet Durden, Catherine Cole, Santia McCraw, Clark Tecson, Lila Wahlquist. • AP Scholars (granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams) – Mariah Bamrick (2013 graduate), Holly Black (2013 graduate), Pauline Cabe (rising senior), Will Comfort (2013 graduate), Michelle Farler (rising senior), Alex Gaffney (2013 graduate), Gabbie Green (rising senior), Ashley Koehler (2013 graduate), Stephanie McCarthy (rising senior), Sarah-Clare Parker (2013 graduate), Connor Ryan (2013 graduate), Hunter Scrivener (rising senior), Rachel Smith (rising senior), Nicole Wiederholt (rising senior), Alyssa Williams (rising senior), Kayla Williamson (rising senior). • AP Scholars with Honor (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken and of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams) – Jodie Crocker (rising senior), Rachel Hofer (rising senior), Colin Pitawanakwat (2013 graduate), Becca Siciliano (rising senior). Junior Kevin Rotzoll achieved Eagle Scout rank in April. SBA students who have been selected Diocesan Teens in Ministry for this coming year are: rising junior Dalton Bailey for St. William youth group, rising senior Morgan Bryant for Holy Rosary youth group, rising junior Hannah Jones for St. Ann-Bartlett youth group, rising senior Lucky Krog for Holy Rosary youth group and rising senior Rebecca Longoria for St. William youth group. see AP Scholars, pg. 34 33 Achievements On Eagles’ Wings AP Scholars con’t • AP Scholars with Distinction (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams) – Katie Akin (2013 graduate), Aaron Cummings (2013 graduate), Cullen Glasgow (2013 graduate), Monica Shah (rising senior), Landon Thoss (rising senior), Sarah Timmins (rising senior). 118 students took AP tests (many took multiple tests-179 tests were taken in all) – 44 with score of 5, 58 with score of 4 and 46 with score of 3. Almost 83% of our students passed the exam, with 57% scoring a 4 or 5. Class averages of at least a 3 – AP English Literature, AP Studio Art, AP Government, AP US History, AP World History, AP Calculus BC and AP Spanish. Class averages over a 4 – AP English Language, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Calculus BC with a subscore of AB. Special recognition goes to AP Psychology instructor Nicole Chrestman. This was our first year for this course. Her class average was 4.346 with 100% of her students passing the exam. Another stand-out was AP Physics instructor Paul Koziel, another first-year course, with his class averaging 4.0 with 100% of his students passing the exam. Also, great job to AP Art instructor Robyn Pela, our third first-year course, with a class average of 3.2. Sophomore Alyssa Kay was this year’s recipient of the Memphis-Central Rotary Club Character Achievement Award. She received a plaque of recognition and a gift of $1,000. Soul Band recognized again by DownBeat Magazine The SBA Soul Band, under the direction of Instructor Tom Link, received the DownBeat Magazine’s 2013 Outstanding Performance Award in the High School Pop/Rock/ Blues Group Category and Jack Higgins won the Best Engineered Studio Recording High School Category for the second consecutive year. Details of these prestigious awards were published in the June, 2013 issue of DownBeat Magazine. Judgments are made solely on the basis of ability demonstrated on the hundreds of submitted candidate recordings from around the world. Recordings are judged “blind,” that is, they are known to the judges only by a code number. Judging criteria are musicianship, creativity, improvisation, technique, sound quality and balance, excitement and authority. DownBeat is the leading American jazz magazine, established in 1934 in Chicago, Ill. It is named after the “downbeat” in music, also called the “one beat” or the first beat of a musical measure. The SBA Soul Band has won several Downbeat Awards over the years. The SBA Show and Chamber Choirs, with the help of some of the band members, came away with Superior rating at the Festival Disney at Disney World in Orlando in April. The Show Choir also was named Best of the Class. 34 Achievements On Eagles’ Wings Eagles in Summer Study These students were accepted to a variety of Governor’s Schools and studied in their respective disciplines this summer – Sophomores Jake McClure, Governor’s School for the Sciences; Kyle Van Frank, Governor’s School for the Arts; Cassandra Carrasco, Governor’s School for the Arts, Tia Clorina, Governor’s School for the Arts; juniors Sydney Valadie accepted for two Governor’s Schools for the Arts in Vocal Music and in Theater Tech; Sarah Timmins for Governor’s School for Computational Physics and Kate Walsh for Governor’s School for the Humanities. Germany to Be Home for Two SBA Students Juniors Sydney Valadie and Nikki Shah represented SBA at this Year’s Volunteer Girls State. Sydney was also selected to attend the 2013 Chinese Bridge Summer Camp in Beijing. Dr. Fischer congratulates rising juniors Ryan Cobb and Jenna Fisher who are both traveling to Germany this year. Ryan was one of 50 students from the southeastern U.S. to be awarded a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship for this coming school year. He will spend the year living in Germany with a host family while taking classes at a local high school. In addition he will participate in a language and cultural immersion camp, visit the Bundestag (Germany’s parliament), meet with American and German government officials and explore the country and historical sites. Jenna will be living in Germany with her family in a job-related move that her father has received. Both students will return to SBA for their senior year. Rachel Cummings was selected to attend the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar in Annapolis. 35 Faculty Focus On Eagles’ Wings New Little Eagles SBA Athletic Director Greg Stiel welcomed his third grandchild Emma Rees born on May 14, 2013, weighing 6 lbs, 3 oz and measuring 19 ½” long. Emma Rees is the daughter of Greg’s daughter and husband, Caroline and Fred. Assistant Librarian Dee Ann Cox welcomed her first grandchild Colin Thomas Ross on May 22, 2013. He is the son of Dee Ann’s daughter Crissy Cox Ross, who graduated from SBA in 2002. (See Alumni Class Notes). English teacher Julie Vaughan and husband Jesse welcomed their first baby, Nathan Jesse, on May 21, 2013, weighing 9 lbs and measuring 21” long. Art and videography teacher Michelle Haysley and husband Thomas welcomed their second child and first son, Henry (Hank), born May 28, 2013 at 8 lbs, 7 oz. He joins big sister Lillian. SBA faulty who attended the prestigious Martin Institute Transformative Learning Conference at PDS in June were Heather Freel (from left), Jamie Schneider, Pearson Allen, Jennifer Wiggins, Jan Kaplan, Christine Giles and Sheri Grear. 36 Faculty Focus On Eagles’ Wings Cindy Wells, Chair of the Music, Drama and Art Department, was recognized as an “Outstanding Teacher” by the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts. Not being the first time Cindy has received this honor, she was selected by the students, faculty and staff at the School of Arts at Middle Tennessee State University. SBA Drama and English instructor Ryan Kathman adapted the Germantown Community Theatre’s production of Peter Pan this summer. Library Facts from Librarian Angie Gilland SBA said good-bye to librarian Angie Gilland, as she moves to Atlanta to be close to family. Before leaving, Angie provided the following very revealing “Library Facts” proving that the SBA Library and Media Center is an active and vibrant part of our school. • 57,722 students signed in to use the library this year - an average of 58 each morning, 45 during 4th lunch, 63 during 5th lunch, 66 during 6th lunch and 58 after school • 498 classes utilized the library (an average of 3 per day) • Laptop carts were checked out 524 times • iPad carts were used in 190 classes • 1,764 books were checked out • 393 DVDs were used • Library patrons did 21,180 searches on the databases SBA welcomes the following new staff members: Christine Armour – Assistant Admissions Director & Special Events Coordinator; Lisa DuFur – Media Specialist; Haley Gilmore – Social Studies, Head Girls Basketball Coach, Asst. Track Coach; Terri Heath – Director of Admissions; Maria Scoggins – Foreign Language; Kaitlin Thackery – Theology/English; Philip Valle – Theology, Asst. Football Coach. In addition, Coach Caleb Marcum will be taking over Dean of Students duties, Coach Dianna Cervetti will be Asst. AD for compliance and Front Office Administrative Assistant and Ann O’Leary will be Director of Campus Operations. SBA’s new Admissions Team (from left) Terri Heath, Director of Admissions and Christine Armour, Assistant Director of Admissions and Special Events Coordinator take the last few days of summer to prepare for Open Houses and all the other upcoming admissions events. New Media Specialist Lisa DuFur provides laptop in-service for faculty and staff in July. 37 On Eagles’ Wings On And Off Campus “Tall as Giants,” the band of Aaron Vasquez ‘11 (deceased in 2013) and current SBA students played in a spring concert in memory of Aaron. Rising senior Becca Siciliano is accompanied by her father and escort SBA rising senior Andrew Lee at the Germantown Charity Horse Show Royal Ball. Becca was presented as a 2013 Princess at the Ball. The SBA Wish Kids and sponsor Patrick Smith (left) present Make-A-Wish Development Director Rebekah Sudduth (center) with a gift of $2,500. Rising President Grace Hill (2nd left) hands over the check to Rebekah while founding members and seniors Sara Stukenborg and Anastasia Mosby display the banner. Becca in action. Eagles really DO soar! Eagles on the Move Coach Pickering’s second semester PE classes traveled to the Bridges Center in downtown Memphis for some team building and physical activities. 38 On And Off Campus On Eagles’ Wings The Annual Talent Show and Prom helped finish out the year with some fun before exams started. St. Benedict students and parents are invited to join us on a trip to the British Isles next June with the Worldstrides International Discovery Programs. Our group will begin the 14-day tour in Ireland where we will explore the Ring of Kerry and Blarney Castle. We will then head to Dublin to take in the architecture of Trinity College and the amazing history of the Irish Parliament and the Book of Kells. From there, we will voyage to Wales and Caernavon Castle before heading to Edinburgh for three days in scenic Scotland. Stirling Castle and Hadrian’s Wall are but a few of the sites in store. London awaits following our stay in Scotland as we will explore the city’s unlimited historical venues. In addition, we will venture to Oxford University and Stratford-upon-Avon for a fantastic wrap-up of this amazing trip. Coach Eric Wells will be leading the group and all SBA students, recent graduates and parents are invited to participate. Email Coach Wells at [email protected] for more information. 39 Sports On Eagles’ Wings 2012-13 ATHLETIC AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Senior Special Awards Ashlee Banks – SBA Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Jeffery Christiansen – Smith Excellence Award, Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Chance Donohue – SBA Male Athlete of the Year Katelyn Frierott – SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Female Scholar Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist), Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete Allie McNamara – Smith Excellence Award, Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Colin Pitawanakwat – SBA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year, SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Male Scholar Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist) Connor Ryan – Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete Madison Smith – SBA Female Athlete of the Year, SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Female Athlete of the Year Jordan Wilkins – SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Male Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist) Seated (from left) Ashlee Banks, Colin Pitawanakwat, Katelyn Frierott, Connor Ryan; standing (from left) Chance Donohue, Madison Smith, Jordan Wilkins, Jeffery Christiansen, Allie McNamara. Varsity Team Awards Baseball: Captain – West Covington Eagle – West Covington Hustle Award – Avery Black Most Improved – Patrick Murphy Academic Excellence Award – Jay Stoll Basketball: MVP – Khalifa Ndiaye Eagle – Allie McNamara, Anthony Denegri Defense Award – Robert Allen Most Outstanding Post – Madison Luckett Most Outstanding Guard – Taylor Barnes Play Hard Award – Theresa Stoddard Bowling: MVP – Nicole Harty, Chance Donahue Eagle – Kathleen Bray, Johnny Cordera Most Improved – Jenny Meegan, Spencer Smith Cheerleading: MVP – Abby Casaccia, Abby Muffoletto 40 Sports Iron Eagle – Jazmin Bernal Most Dedicated – Camille Short Leadership – Lauren Frazier Best-All-Around Top – Kayla Lutz Most Improved – Mary Catherine Malvezzi Cross Country: MVP – Mayson Morrissett, Jeremy Stewart Eagle – Michelle Farler, Jeffery Christiansen, Rickey Morning, Colin Pitawanakwat Most Improved – Harley Chapman, Robert Lawson Dance: Iron Eagle – Alexa Tooker Determined to Soar – Grace Mitchell Scholar Dancer – Stephanie McCarthy Football: MVP – Jordan Wilkins Coaches Award – Alex Rittman Offensive MVP – Logan Schmitz Defensive MVP – Jordan Whittington Eagle Award – Joey Kleber, Myles Smithers Scholar Award – Richard Caruso Golf: MVP – Morgan Kahle, Grey Peevy Eagle – Cole Peevy Rookie of the Year – Allison Gebhardt, Nick Giles Most Improved – Henry Evetts Lacrosse: MVP Defense – Alex Thompson, Andrew Raffanti MVP Offense – Lisa Ong, Clay Horton Eagle – Hillary Briggs, Brittany Grisanti, Chris Schuhlein Coaches Hustle Award – JT Hurley Rookie of the Year – Sara Griesbeck, Drew Hays, Ben Jackson Soccer: MVP Defense – Betsy Stanfield, Patrick Graham MVP Offense – Carly Downing, Khalifa Ndiaye Eagle – Rosa Martinez, Robert Allen Rookie of the Year – John Aeschliman Most Improved – Michael Barnes Offensive Rookie of the Year – Parker Edwards Defensive Rookie of the Year – Holland Heinz On Eagles’ Wings Softball: MVP – Hanna Dennis Eagle – Blake Gerard Defensive Player of the Year – Lizzie Ryan Offensive MVP – Michelle Farler Rookie of the Year – Cameron Caldwell Most Improved – Rose Sudduth Swim: MVP – Regina Zipperer, JD Dudek Eagle – Jessica O’Brien, Alex Gaffney Rookie of the Year – Allie Evans, Matthew Barczak Tennis: MVP – Grace Summers, Alex Bolds Eagle – Jill Stark, Henry Evetts Rookie of the Year – Mia Mullen, Nick Giles Most Improved – Emily Faquin, Randon Dupont Track and Field: MVP – Mayson Morrissett, Joseph Budinsky Eagle – Kathleen Bray, Brad Reber Rookie of the Year – Courtney Parker, Jacob Barkley, Ryan Cobb Most Improved – Alanna Oliphant, Easton Williams Will to Win – Ashlee Banks, Connor Ryan, Theresa Stoddard All Heart – Jeffery Christiansen Coach’s Award – Mallory Barbier, Maggie Perry Leadership Award – Caitlin McCurdy Never Give Up – Cara Carpenter Angel of the Track – Gabbie Green Volleyball: MVP – Brittney Beckham Eagle – Kristin Watts Most Improved – Rebecca Haskins Water Polo: MVP – Kyle Nestler Eagle – Matthew Smith Top Scorer – Brice Norris Top Defender – Alex Gaffney Most Improved – Taisa Harder Wrestling: MVP – Ben Kurtz Eagle – Tim Maginn, Tanner Mosier 41 Sports On Eagles’ Wings Commercial Appeal Best of Preps-All-Metro Recognition Alex Ashlock – All-Metro Football Taylor Barnes – All-Metro Basketball Brittney Beckham – All-Metro Volleyball Alex Bolds – All-Metro Tennis Madison Bond – All-Metro Volleyball Johnny Cordera – All-Metro Bowling (Top Five Finalist) West Covington – All-Metro Baseball Hanna Dennis – All-Metro Softball (Top Five Finalist) Chance Donahue – All-Metro Bowling Carly Downing – All-Metro Soccer Michelle Farler – All-Metro Softball Monica Fillion – All-Metro Bowling Katelyn Frierott – All-Metro Volleyball, Female Scholar Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist) Patrick Graham – All-Metro Soccer Nicole Harty – All-Metro Bowling Rebecca Haskins – All-Metro Volleyball Andrew Herrman – All-Metro Wrestling Ben Kurtz – All-Metro Wrestling Rickey Morning – All-Metro Cross Country Mayson Morrissett – All-Metro Cross Country (Top Five Finalist & Runner of the Year), All-Metro Track & Field Paige Murin – All-Metro Softball Khalifa Ndiaye – All-Metro Basketball, All-Metro Soccer Olivia Parsels – All-Metro Softball Grey Peevy – All-Metro Golf Brittany Phillips – All-Metro Track & Field Colin Pitawanakwat – All-Metro Cross Country (Top Five Finalist), Male Scholar Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist) Lizzie Ryan – All-Metro Softball Mac Schaaf – All-Metro Bowling Madison Smith – All-Metro Cross Country Betsy Stanfield – All-Metro Soccer Jeremy Stewart – All-Metro Cross Country (Top Five Finalist) Jay Stoll – All-Metro Bowling Grace Summers – All-Metro Tennis (Top Five Finalist) Susanah Tovar – All-Metro Bowling Jessica Wathen – All-Metro Bowling Jordan Whittington – All-Metro Football Jordan Wilkins – All-Metro Football, Male Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist) Paige Williams – All-Metro Basketball Boys 3200 Relay Team (Jeffery Christiansen, Ryan Cobb, Colin Pitawanakwat, Connor Ryan) – All-Metro Track & Field Girls 3200 Relay Team (Cara Carpenter, Mayson Morrissett, Madison Smith, Theresa Stoddard) – All-Metro Track & Field Coach Eric Wells – BOP Boys Bowling Coach of the Year (3rd Year) Best of Preps Director David Boyd (right) and Emcee Tom Prestigiacomo (second right) congratulate SBA coaches and finalists at the 2013 Best of the Preps Awards Ceremony in June. Mayson Morrissett (center) was chosen Cross Country Runner of the Year. 42 Sports On Eagles’ Wings All-Region, All-Tournament, All-State, Special Awards Robert Allen – 2nd Team All-Region Basketball Alex Ashlock – 1st Team All-Region Linebacker; AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game; All-State Linebacker Tennessee Sportswriters Association Football Matthew Barczak – State Qualifier Swimming Taylor Barnes – 1st Team All-Region Basketball Brittney Beckham – 1st Team All-Region, Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Game Volleyball Madison Bond – 1st Team All-Region Volleyball Cara Carpenter – 5th Place Region 800m Track & Field Josh Cartwright – State Qualifier Swimming Shannon Conway – State Qualifier Swimming Bailey Coppedge – All-Region & Goalkeeper of the Year Soccer Johnny Cordera – 4th Place State Bowling West Covington – All-Region, State Farm Shelby County All-Star Game Baseball Anthony Denegri – 2nd Team All-Region Basketball Hanna Dennis – All-State Tennessee Sportswriters Association Softball Carly Downing – Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches Association (THSSCA) All-Star Game, AllRegion Soccer Erin Dromerhauser – State Qualifier Swimming JD Dudek – State Qualifier Swimming Yusuf Egal – Honorable Mention All-Region Basketball Allie Evans – 6th Place Region Pole Vault Track & Field Nicole Ferris – Honorable Mention All-Region Basketball Monica Fillion – 5th Place State Bowling Katelyn Frierott – 1st Team All-Region Volleyball Alex Gaffney – State Qualifier Swimming Erika Gavrock – All-Region Soccer Nick Giles – Golf Medalist vs White Station Rebecca Haskins – 1st Team All-Region Volleyball Andrew Herrman – 4th Place State Medalist Wrestling Lauren Hunter – Honorable Mention All-Region Volleyball Kyle Jennings – 4th Place State Medalist Wrestling LaDarius Jordan – Second Team All-Region Defensive Back Football Joey Kleber – Second Team All-Region Wide Receiver Football Ben Kurtz – 3rd Place State Medalist Wrestling Noah Kurtz - 3rd Place Medalist Brute-Adidas AllAmerican Nationals Wrestling Sarah Kutas – State Qualifier Swimming Brock Lipsey – Golf Medalist vs Harding Madison Luckett – 1st Team All-Region Basketball Tim Maginn – 6th Place State Medalist Wrestling Mayson Morrissett – State Runner-up Cross Country, 7th Place State 3200, Region Runner-up 3200, 3rd Place Region 1600 Track & Field Tanner Mosier – 5th Place State Medalist Wrestling Khalifa Ndiaye – 1st Team All-Region Basketball Jessica O’Brien – State Qualifier Swimming 43 Sports On Eagles’ Wings Sean Peck – Second Team All-Region Running Back Football Erin Peel – Honorable Mention All-Region Basketball Grey Peevy – Germantown News Athlete of the Week, 2-time Medalist vs Bartlett & CBHS, 4th in Region, State Qualifier Golf Brittany Phillips – 4th Place Region Shot Put, 7th Place State Shot Put Track & Field Colin Pitawanakwat – 6th Place Region 3200 Track & Field Brad Reber – 5th Place Region Decathlon, 6th Place Region Pole Vault Track & Field Alex Rittman – Second Team All-Region Defensive Back Football Connor Ryan – 5th Place Region 800 Track & Field Logan Schmitz – First Team All-Region Quarterback Football Betsy Stanfield – All-Region Soccer Jeremy Stewart – 4th Place Medalist Frank Horton Invitational Cross Country Theresa Stoddard – Germantown News Athlete of the Week Basketball, Honorable Mention All-Region Basketball, All-Region Soccer, 5th Place Region 300 Hurdles Track & Field Susanah Tovar – 6th Place State Bowling Brett Wagner – State Qualifier Swimming Peter Wagner – 1st Team All-Region Special Teams Kicker Football Patrick Wallis – 5th Place State Medalist Wrestling Jordan Whittington – 1st Team All-Region Linebacker Football Jordan Wilkins – Fox 13 2012 All-Midsouth Team, Touchdown Club Player of the Week, Commercial Appeal Best of the Preps Offensive Player of the Week, Germantown News Athlete of the Week, Gentry Stats Pre-season All-State, Murphy Fair Football Yearbook Pre-Season Cover, First Team All-Region Running Back and Player of the Year, AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game Football Dacia Williams – Honorable Mention All-Region Volleyball Paige Williams – 1st Team All-Region Basketball Regina Zipperer – State Qualifier Swimming Girls Basketball – State Quarterfinals Boys Bowling – Region & State Champion Girls Bowling – Region & State Runner-up Cheer Team – 7th Place Nationals, 1st Place Starz Competition, 2nd Place Regionals & State Boys Cross Country – Frank Horton Invitational Runner-up & 6th Place State Girls Cross Country – 3rd Place Frank Horton Invitational & 6th Place State JV Dance Team – 4th Place Nationals, 2nd Place Regionals, 1st Place State, 1st Place UDA Summer Camp Varsity Dance Team – 3rd Place Nationals, 1st Place Regionals & State, 1st Place UDA Summer Camp Girls Soccer – BOP Top Six Softball – Region Champion & State Tournament Final Three Boys Swimming – 4th Place Shelby County Meet Girls Swimming – 7th Place Shelby County Meet 4 x 200 Girls Track Relay Team – 6th Place Region Track & Field 4 x 400 Boys Track Relay Team – 4th Place Region, 8th Place State Track & Field 4 x 400 Girls Track Relay Team – 5th Place Region Track & Field 4 x 800 Boys Track Relay Team – Region Runnerup with school record, 8th Place State Track & Field 4 x 800 Girls Track Relay Team – State Runner-up, Region Champs Track & Field Girls Track Team – Dyersburg Invitational Runner-up Volleyball – Region Champion, State Quarterfinals BOP Top Six Wrestling – Region Runner-Up, BOP Top Five Coach Mike David – Red Team Assistant Coach for AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game 44 Coach Nick Dressman – Region Girls Soccer Coach of the Year Sports On Eagles’ Wings Coach Eric Wells – Boys State Bowling Coach of the Year Iron Eagles (three sport athletes) Freshmen Holland Heinz – soccer, basketball, track & field Brennan Ryan – football, basketball, track & field Jack Schaaf – football, wrestling, baseball Leah Swann – cross country, swim, track & field Patrick Vassallo – football, wrestling, baseball Sophomores Bailey Coppedge – soccer, basketball, softball Ciscily Crislip – soccer, basketball, track & field David Jackson – football, wrestling, lacrosse John Prasak – cross country, swim, track & field Brad Reber – football, swim, track & field Juniors Josh Cartwright – cross country, swim, track & field Jenny McKenzie – cross country, bowling, track & field Alanna Oliphant – soccer, swim, track & field Vicki Stepherson – soccer, basketball, track & field Theresa Stoddard – soccer, basketball, track & field Seniors Jeffery Christiansen – cross country, swim, track & field Allie McNamara – football, basketball, track & field Teams Recognized for Academic Achievement Each year the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) honors those athletes and teams that have achieved superior academic records while participating in sports. Following are the teams that have achieved this recognition for 2012-13 TSSAA Distinguished Teams: G.P.A. 3.25 - 4.0 Boys Track & Field - 3.91 (24 Athletes) Girls Tennis - 3.89 (18 Athletes) Girls Swim - 3.73 (12 Athletes) Girls Track & Field - 3.73 (37 Athletes) Girls Lacrosse - 3.71 (28 Athletes) Softball - 3.71 (17 Athletes) Girls Cross Country - 3.66 (18 Athletes) Volleyball - 3.64 (37 Athletes) Girls Soccer - 3.60 (36 Athletes) Girls Bowling - 3.57 (12 athletes) Boys Cross Country - 3.52 (19 Athletes) Boys Soccer - 3.51 (34 Athletes) Water Polo - 3.45 (14 Athletes) Girls Basketball - 3.46 (29 Athletes) Boys Bowling - 3.4 (13 Athletes) Boys Golf - 3.4 (10 Athletes) Dance - 3.38 (37 Athletes) Girls Golf - 3.36 (7 Athletes) Boys Lacrosse - 3.36 (27 Athletes) Boys Swim - 3.36 (19 Athletes) Boys Tennis - 3.34 (11 Athletes) Boys Basketball - 3.28 (22 Athletes) TSSAA Outstanding Teams: G.P.A. 3.0 - 3.24 Baseball - 3.12 (33 Athletes) Wrestling - 3.07 (32 Athletes) Cheer - 3.02 (24 Athletes) SBA supports 23 sports, plus Dance and Cheer, with 488 (50%) student-athletes. There are 227 scholarathletes (G.P.A. of 3.5 or above). There are 17 Iron Eagles (athletes playing three sports) with eight of those designated as scholar-athletes. 45 Sports On Eagles’ Wings SBA Athletes commit to play at the college level Brittney Beckham chose The University of Arkansas-Monticello to play volleyball. Jeffery Christiansen committed to Bethel University for cross country. Rebecca Haskins will continue her volleyball career at Rhodes College. 46 Sports On Eagles’ Wings Andrew Holliday signed with Thomas More College in Crestview, KY. for baseball. Madison Luckett joins the Christian Brothers University Lady Bucs Basketball Team. 2013-14 Signing Dates NLI Signing Dates for Prospective Student-Athletes Signing 2013-14 and Enrolling in College 2014-15 Each year we get to celebrate the success of our students on so many fronts. Some of our student/athletes even get to “sign” with a college. And when they do, it’s always fun to have family and friends - and cake. We follow the NCAA National of Letter of Intent (NLI) Signing Dates Calendar to recognize these athletes. Here are our dates for this year: November 13, February 5 and April 16. The signing “parties” are held immediately after school on those dates in the front foyer outside the main office. At right is the NCAA calendar; please note the appropriate schedule for each sport. Students and/ or parents should contact their coach and Sports Information Director Sharon Masterson at [email protected]; 260-2871 to set up a signing party. Sports Initial Signing Date Final Signing Nov. 13, 2013 Nov. 20, 2013 Football (Regular Period) Feb. 5, 2014 April 1, 2014 Field Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field/ Cross Country, Men’s Water Polo Feb. 5, 2014 April 1, 2014 Basketball (Regular Period) April 16, 2014 Div.I, May 1; Div.II, Aug 1, 2014 All Other Sports (Regular Period) April 16, 2014 Aug. 1, 2014 Basketball (Early Period) Date All Other Sports (Early Period) Check out SBA grads now playing sports in college at the following link – www.sbaeagles.org/sbacollegeathletes 47 Sports On Eagles’ Wings Spring wraps up great year in SBA sports Soccer & Softball – The Eagles soccer team advanced to the quarterfinals in State action. They ended the year in the winners’ bracket with a final record of 7-4-3 overall and 3-3 in regular region action. The Lady Eagles softball team kept up their remarkable streak as region champs advancing to the State Tournament for the 18th year. They finished in the top three in the state with pitcher Hanna Dennis making the Tennessee Sportswriters Association All-State team. Tennis – Both the girls and boys teams advanced to substate and three-time Region Champion Grace Summers advanced to the State individual tournament. Renovation Donations Dedicated to the St. Benedict at Auburndale Community and to Jerry Mortell, Jr., Ann Dorr Mortell and their family for supporting Catholic education.” Donations were made in memory of Coach Hervey’s parents for the installation of the new US Open Blue courts. Thanks to all the tennis benefactors and to Coach Hervey for all they do for SBA. This summer Grace won the Tennis Singles back draw of the Tennessee State Jr. Qualifying Championships in the 18’s and teamed up with a player from Knoxville to win the Doubles Championships. In addition Grace received the Sportsmanship Award. Track & Field – The Track and Field teams had another great season with the following accomplishments - Region Champions in 4x800 girls (Cara Carpenter, Mayson Morrissett, Madison Smith, Theresa Stoddard); Region Runner-up in 4x800 Boys, NEW SCHOOL RECORD (Jeffery Christiansen, Ryan Cobb, Colin Pitawanakwat, Connor Ryan); Region Runner-up – Mayson Morrissett 3200m; 3rd Place – Mayson Morrissett 1600m; 4th Place in 4x400 Boys (Joseph Budkinsky, Jeffery Christiansen, Ryan Cobb, Connor Ryan); 4th Place – Brittany Phillips for shot put; 5th Place – Connor Ryan in 800m; 5th Place – Theresa Stoddard in 300m Hurdles, 5th Place – Cara Carpenter in 800m; 5th Place in 4x400 Girls (Cara Carpenter, Ciscily Crislip, Mayson Morrissett, Theresa Stoddard); 5th Place – Brad Reber in Decathlon; 6th Place in 4x200 Girls (Ashlee Banks, Sarah Cassidy, Holland Heinz, Vicki Stepherson); 6th Place – Allie Evans in pole vault; 6th Place – Colin Pitawanakwat in 3200m; 6th Place – Brad Reber in pole vault. Following Tennis Senior Day festivities, Mr. Valadie presented Coach Barbara Hervey with a new sign in memory of her parents to be posted permanently at the court. It reads, “Special Thank You for 2013 48 Sports On Eagles’ Wings Team members making their way to the State match were – Erin Dromerhauser, Alex Gaffney, Taisa Harder, Sarah Kutas, Garrett Mitchell, Kyle Nestler, Brice Norris, Jessica O’Brien, Harold Pierson, Drew Roberson, Matthew Smith, Will Smith and Brett Wagner. Coaches Pickering and Wynne were extremely proud of their athletes and look for even more exciting results next season. In State action the team brought home medals as State Runner-up in 4x800 Girls (Cara Carpenter, Mayson Morrissett, Madison Smith, Theresa Stoddard); 7th place in 3200m – Mayson Morrissett; 7th in the shot put – Brittany Phillips and 8th place in boys 4x800 (Jeffery Christiansen, Ryan Cobb, Colin Pitawanakwat, Connor Ryan). Before the year end meets, the girls’ team placed second overall in the Dyersburg Invitational and Courtney Parker set a new school record in the high jump with her jump of 5’2 at ECS. The girls 4x800 team finished the season with the fifth best time in the state in all divisions earning them the Elite ranking by Tennessee Runner website, along with Courtney for high jump and Mayson for the 1600m. Water Polo – Golfers qualify for amateur tournaments Rising junior Cole Peevy qualified for the Tennessee State Junior Amateur Championships in June. Cole shot a 72 and was one of four advancing from the West Tennessee Qualifier at Quail Ridge. His brother Grey (right), a rising senior, won a USJGT at Galloway this summer with a score of 65, while 2013 graduate Tyler Howard (at left) finished second shooting a 68. Jill Frierott receives well-deserved Jenny Award Near the end of the school year, Jill Frierott (center right) was presented this year’s “Jenny” Award by AD Greg Stiel (left) and Mr. Valadie (right) with daughter Katelyn looking on with pride. see Jenny Award, pg. 50 The up-and-coming water polo team got their first win in an exciting match over CBHS and went on to finish fifth in the state tournament in Knoxville in May. 49 Sports On Eagles’ Wings Jenny Award con’t The Jenny Award is named for St. Benedict’s former student, Jenny Rybczyk who died in a car accident in the fall of 1991 following her graduation from SBA. She was an athlete with determination and desire, giving 100% in everything she did. Each year the Jenny Award is given to adult volunteers who give to the school in various ways - by donating service, time, treasure or a combination of these in order to benefit all SBA athletes. Jill and her family have been an integral part of SBA for many years, even before becoming only a high school. Her children, Paul (’10) and Katelyn (’13), have been active in athletics and were gifted students; Katelyn is the 2013 Valedictorian. Jill has served as an officer in the Home and School association and has been an athletic commissioner for both boys basketball and volleyball. The Frierott family will be moving to Indiana this summer, but we have invited Jill and her family back to formerly receive her award at an upcoming SBA football game to be announced. They will surely be missed! for the team’s defensive play calling, as well as guard development. Rhodes finished last season with a 25-4 record and a SAA conference championship that led them to a NCAA tournament bid. Coach Gilmore also has previous experience at the high school varsity level as the former head coach at Harding Academy, Memphis. At Harding, she took the team to the State Tournament three out of the four years coaching there. Coach Gilmore will be joining the SBA teaching faculty as a full-time member in the Social Studies Department. She will also be assisting with the track program. In announcing Gilmore’s arrival, Interim Principal Sondra Morris said, “We are excited to have Haley join our teaching and coaching staffs. She comes to SBA with a great deal of experience. We look forward to continued growth and success under her tutelage. We are also very excited that Coaches Caitlin Doyle Motte and Eric Daniels will remain with the Lady Eagles Basketball Program as assistant coaches this year.” St. Benedict welcomes new girls’ basketball coach Haley Gilmore has been named the new girls basketball coach for SBA. She steps in for long-time Coach Don Sebren, who is retiring from the head coaching position. Coach Sebren suffered a mild illness a year ago and has been advised to slow down. Coach Sebren won’t be leaving prep basketball altogether though, as he will assist the Eagles boys coach Caleb Marcum next season. Coach Gilmore received her undergraduate degree from Morehead State University and her graduate degree from Freed-Hardeman University. She has been a classroom teacher/coach in Desoto County School System but also comes to SBA after a fouryear tenure as an assistant coach at Rhodes College. While at Rhodes, Gilmore was primarily responsible Home Field Advantage making progress Take a look at the progress being made on the homeside of Tully Football Field. New bleachers are being installed this summer to expand our home side to seat 900 fans. Concrete is being laid as we go to press with hopes that good weather allows for the completion of the “Home Field Advantage” by the first home football game. Reverend Robert Marshall, Pastor of St. Francis Church, will preside over the opening ceremonies and bless the new home stadium seating. (See the Invite on the back cover.) VISIT SBAEAGLES.ORG FOR SPORTS SCHEDULES 50 Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings Class Notes 1999 Jack Koban and wife Ashley welcomed their new son John (Jibby) Miles Koban, III, on April 29, 2013. He weighed in at 5lbs 10oz and measured 18” long. The family now makes their home in Baton Rouge, LA. (see Alumni Spotlight) 1988 Colin Richmond spent some of the summer in Kenya through the Bellevue Baptist Church Mission Office. He returned July 8 and tells us, “So thankful for so many prayers. God showed our team in Kenya His compassion, love, grace and provision! Joy only comes in the Person, Presence, and Power of Jesus!” Chris Martin and wife Roxey welcomed their second child, Finn, on November 15, 2012. Finn joins big brother Rowan (2). Chris is an independent sales representative for Smith & Nephew and the family makes their home in Memphis. 2000 Adam Heitzman married Candace Woods on April 20, 2013 at St. Peter Catholic Church in Memphis. The reception followed at The Columns. 2002 Chad Connolly earned his 5th degree taekwondo black belt this summer. 1994 Stephanie Thorne was re-elected as the 8th District President of The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Tennessee for 2013-2014 year, at the Department Convention June 22, 2013 in Nashville, TN. Crissy Cox Ross and husband Ryan welcomed their son Colin Thomas Ross on May 22, 2013, weighing 6 lbs, 4 oz and measuring 20” long. 1997 Brittany Farber Clark and husband Jeremy welcomed their daughter Adelaide (Addie) Grace on March 11, 2013, weighing 8 lbs, 7 oz. She joins big brother Asher (6). Michelle Kinney appeared on WREG-TV “Live at 9” on July 5, 2013, to tell about her Saturday program “Cross Training for a Cause,” at CrossFit Chickasaw, gathering contributions for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Michelle is one of 45 women participating in the Crossfit World Games this summer. For information on CrossFit Chickasaw’s “Cross Training for a Cause,” visit https://hope.crossfit.com/affiliate?id=4082&hope=cures. 1998 Russ Grisham is a Sales Associate with Home Depot in Memphis. 51 Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings Sam Newton is in graduate school at San Jose State University in California pursuing a Master’s Degree in Linguistics with a concentration in TESOL (Teaching English to speakers of other languages). Upon completion of his degree, next year, he plans to teach English in South East Asia. 2006 Claire Stidham was married to Connor Despot on May 25, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in New Orleans. Her brothers Brad (’00) and Jeff (’08) Stidham and former SBA classmate Jessica Herold (’10) were members of the wedding party. Claire graduated from LSU in 2010 with a BA in Communications and is a 2012 graduate of Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. Connor is also a 2010 graduate of LSU in biological sciences and is currently enrolled in LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, FL. The couple makes their home in Sarasota, FL. (see Alumni Photo Album) Sarah Shiba married Dr. Brent Thompson on June 29, 2013. The couple lives in Spring Hill, TN. (see Alumni Photo Album) 2003 John Paul Masterson graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Joseph Seminary College May 10, 2013, with a BA degree in Philosophy & Theological Studies. JP will enter St. Meinrad Seminary this fall to study for the priesthood. (see Alumni Photo Album) 2007 Kristen Crone was awarded the Lasallian Volunteer Scholar scholarship for a Master of Arts in Teaching at Christian Brothers University and Lewis University outside Chicago, she will be studying at CBU. 2004 Casey Martin is an accountant for GriggsGroup/ BDO CPA’s and living in Jacksonville, FL. She is also working on a Masters in Accounting and is sitting for CPA testing. Colin Doyle is the Stadium Operations Coordinator for Chaifetz Arena on the campus of St. Louis University in St. Louis, MO. Carol Mulrooney married Brad Day on December 29, 2012 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bartlett. Carol graduated from the University of Memphis in 2012 with a bachelor degree in history and minors in both sociology and Spanish. She also has an associate degree in nutrition. She is currently a grad student at the U of M studying military history. Brad graduated from Bolton High School in Memphis and MTSU as a pilot. After Officer Training School for the Air Force, he became a Weapon Systems Officer for the B1 lancer bomber. 1st Lt. Brad and Carol Day are stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX. (see Alumni Photo Album) Chelsea Robinson is the new State Management Intern at Playhouse on the Square in Memphis for the 2013-14 season. Garrett Wimberly was named Deep South Conference Lacrosse Coach of the Year for 2013. Garrett coaches Club Lacrosse at the University of Memphis. 2005 Bailey Ryan is a pilot for Pinnacle Airlines out of Minneapolis/St. Paul, while making her home in Bartlett, TN. Bailey participated in the 2013 Air Race Classic, an all-women’s air race covering 2,400 miles and consisting of 55 teams. The race promotes the tradition of pioneering women in aviation and started in the 1920’s with Amelia Earhart participating. Andrew Zaleski is an IT Business Consultant and is working on his MBA. Andrew lives in Chattanooga, TN. 52 Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings Lynsay Pannell graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Dairy Science in the spring of 2013. She, along with over 900 applicants, was offered an interview at the College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU as well as Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. Lynsay accepted a seat along with 84 other students at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine and started classes this summer. She is scheduled to receive her DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) in the spring of 2017. (see Alumni Photo Album) 2008 Kathleen Aldrich is teaching English to students ages 4-15 in Beijing, China. Michael Currence welcomed a son in June, 2013. Chad Martin graduated Cum Laude from the University of Memphis with a BS in Education in May, 2013. Chad started a second grade teaching position at St. John’s Catholic School in Memphis in July, 2013. (see Alumni Photo Album) Ryan McKenzie graduated from Tiffin University in May with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. He was also deemed an Academic All-American this year. Ryan is continuing his studies for an MBA degree at Tiffin. Maria Pizano graduated Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a BA in Psychology. Jordan Runions is a Site Assistant for YMCA in Murfreesboro, TN. 2009 Jessica Seebeck has been studying abroad this summer at the Universita di Bologna in Italy. She will graduate from the University of Memphis in December with a degree in Counseling & Behavioral Sciences and plans to go on to graduate school. While at U of M, Jessica has been in the dance concerts “New Voices” and “Momentum.” She has also danced and acted in Madea. Jessica was a member of the Council of Kappa Delta Sorority and served as the Vice President of Community Service. Jessica and co-alum Courtney Loveless (’09) created the first “special needs” pageant in Memphis, named “Miss Princess.” The second annual pageant is this summer. Jessica danced as a “Grizz Girl” for the Memphis Grizzlies and she is the dance coach and choreographer of the St. Mary’s School dance team. Jessica will bring the team to Nationals in Disneyworld for the third time in February of 2014. Kelly Callahan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Mississippi State University with a BS in Biological Sciences. She is currently studying Occupational Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She makes her home in Summerville, SC. David Cervetti graduated Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a BS in Animal Sciences and minor in Biology. (see Alumni Photo Album) Kelsey Miles received the Gulf South Conference’s Top Ten Award, given to the top five female and top five male athletes in the conference based on athletic, academic and extracurricular achievement. She was also among 11 finalists for the GSC Commissioner’s Trophy for excellence on the court, in the classroom and in the community. Kelsey was a starter for the CBU Lady Bucs Volleyball Team. Jennifer Taylor is the new SBA Varsity Dance Coach. Jennifer, who was an SBA dancer, danced for the Memphis Grizzlies and the University of Memphis Pom Squad. She has also coached Schilling Farms Middle School, who won nationals last spring. 53 Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings Sam Moll was picked up by the Colorado Rockies in the third round of the Major League Baseball Draft in June. Sam was the 77th overall pick. He is the third-highest draft pick in the University of Memphis Tigers’ Baseball history. In 2013, Sam was 9-3 with a 2.30 ERA and struck out 106 batters to rank sixth in a Tiger season history. He was first-team All-USA Conference and held his opponents to a .196 average. Sam was also one of four U of M athletes named a Conference USA Scholar-Athlete for academic and athletic achievement and service. Sam has spent some of the summer with the Rockies’ affiliate (Tri-Cities) in Pasco, Wash. Recently he pitched the first five innings of a combined no-hitter, walking two and striking out five during the stint. Cayley Turrin graduated from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in May, 2013 with a BA degree in Political Science and a minor in Global Studies. In 2012, Cayley held two internships with Democratic candidates in Knoxville heading up their social media departments. This fall she will attend Faulkner Law School in Montgomery, Al to study Family Law. Drew Wallis graduated from Christian Brothers University with a BA in English for Corporate Communication. Drew serves as an Assistant Coach for the SBA Summer League Baseball Team. 2010 Brea Armstrong is a rising senior at the University of Alabama with a double major in Public Relations and Restaurant and Hospitality Management. She hopes to get a Masters in Sports Management and is a Sports Marketing Intern at the University. Brea is a member of ADPi Sorority where she serves as Choreography Chair. She is also in her third year for the UA Recruitment Team and a member of Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity. Brea also finds time to work at Jumps and Jives Studio in Fayette, AL and UDA as a dance instructor. Meagan Nichols was named to the Capital One All-District Track & Field/Cross Country Team. The team, voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) membership, recognizes top studentathletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. Meagan competed in cross country, indoor track & field and outdoor track & field while sporting a cumulative grade-point-average of 4.0 majoring in journalism at the University of Memphis. Her many academic honors from this year include, being named to the Conference USA Cross Country All-Academic Team, receiving the C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal and being named to the C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll. During the fall cross country season, Meagan competed in all six meets for the Tigers notching her highest finish of 15th in the 5K at the Rhodes Invitational. This spring, in indoor track and field competition, she ran a season-best in the 3,000m scoring a 14th place finish of 10:50.85 at the McCravy Invitational. In outdoor track & field, she notched a personal-best of 11:30.78 in the 3,000m steeple chase at the C-USA Outdoor Championship. Meagan spent the summer in Maine on an internship at a local weekly newspaper, Lakes Region Weekly. She is Sports Editor of The Daily Helmsman at the U of M and plans to graduate a semester early at the end of this term. Paige Bolden was inducted into the Honor Society at the University of Alabama this spring. Matt Hotz received the University of Memphis Alumni Association Luther C. McClellan Scholarship this past spring. He was also initiated into Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Memphis Circle and earned an internship this summer with International Paper in the Supply Chain Division. 54 Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings 2011 Daven Aldrich has spent the summer in a study abroad program at Foreign Studies University in Beijing, China while visiting with sister Kathleen (’08). He has been immersed in the study of Mandarin and Chinese. Daven has also been selected a Global Ambassador at Ole Miss, where he is a junior. As an ambassador, he will be a mentor to foreign students throughout the year. Alumni, make sure you join “The OFFICIAL St. Benedict at Auburndale Alumni Group” on Facebook to reunite with your classmates and to stay up to date with the latest SBA Alumni information! www.facebook.com. Matt McCurdy was named to the winter/ spring Dean’s List at Centre College. A Cargill Fellow, he is seeking degrees in math and education and spent time on Sugarloaf Mountain during a recent internship teaching SAT preparation at Esola Nossa Senhora da Misericordia in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. SBA CLASS OF 2003!!! Your reunion plans are underway for Homecoming Weekend, October 4 & 5. Contact Alumni Director Lori Regis, [email protected], 260-2892, for information. 2012 Michael Chando successfully completed his freshman year at the University of Memphis where he was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta and Sigma Alpha Lambda honor societies. He was also a member of the Helen Hardin Honors program. Through the National Student Exchange program, Michael plans to attend William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey for his sophomore year. He plans to major in Sociology and would like to be a therapist. WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION!!! Any Auburndale and SBA alumni can update database information by Emailing Sharon Masterson, Director of Communications at [email protected] or logging on to www.sbaeagles.org/alumni. We want to hear from you and help everyone stay connected! And, send us something about yourself, too. Molly Wagner was named to the Dean’s List at Texas Lutheran University for the 2013 spring semester. 2013 Carly Downing and her Lobos Club Soccer Team won the state championship on Memorial Day in a 3-2 victory over FC Alliance Black ’95. If you have pictures you would like to share on our ALUMNI PHOTO ALBUM PAGES, Please E-mail them in JPEG format to [email protected]. Connor Ryan has committed to run track for the University of Memphis. Khadijah Muhammad was selected for the University of Memphis Pom Squad in May. 55 Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings Alumni Photo Album LCPL Steven Carter (’04) with brother Craig Carter (2000) deployed April 23, 2013. He is spending seven months in Afghanistan with the Marine Corps. Steven’s birthday was July 25 so the Alumni Office joined in an effort coordinated by Craig to surprise him with birthday wishes. Alumni Director Lori Regis (at left) and Interim Principal Sondra Morris sent Steven an SBA “throwback” shirt and some prayer cards wishing him God’s protection. Congratulations to six SBA alums from the class of 2012 who were inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman National Honor Society at the University of Memphis in April. Pictured (from left) Louis Focht, Desi Chavez, Danielle Nesterwoich, Chad Albin and (not pictured) Michael Chando and Maria Rodriguez. At the announcement of his full Army ROTC Scholarship by Major Brian Hagood (left), Gerold Blum (center) also received some congratulations from SBA alums, now members of the Army ROTC at the University of Memphis, Trevor Cooke (2012), Garrett Shouse (2009) and Slay Shouse (2010). 56 Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings Seminarian John Paul (JP) Masterson (’03) and fellow SBA alum Chris Hailey (’12) visited following Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Germantown this summer. Chris was home from college, while JP resided at OLPH during the summer before heading to major seminary at St. Meinrad in Indiana. Luke James (2011), a member of Bethel University’s Track Team, stands atop the podium in April, 2013, as the Mid-South Conference Champion in both the long jump and triple jump. SBA alums and sister and brother Erin Courtney (’02) and Philip McLendon (’98) met up with an old friend, Monsignor Peter Buchignani, VG, at a recent Sunday Mass at Holy Rosary Church. 57 The acclaimed University of Memphis Sound Fuzion visited SBA in April for a short concert. Two SBA alums are current members of this outstanding vocal and instrumental group – MaryKatherine Langley (’12) and Freddy Dickerson (’09). They even donned their former SBA uniforms to start off the entertainment. MaryKatherine is a vocalist and Freddy plays the drums. Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings Jane Louise Garner, daughter of Erin Heitzman Garner (’02) and Andy Garner (’02), was baptized at St. Louis Church in Memphis by Monsignor John McArthur (second from left) on May 18, 2013. Godparents were Erin Courtney and Caleb Walker (from right), former SBA classmates from the class of 2002. David Cervetti (’09) receives congratulations from his brother Matt (’05) following his graduation from UT-Knoxville. SBA alums Chad Martin (from left) and Whitney Goddard from the class of ’08 joined University of Memphis Education professor Dr. DeAnna Owens and another SBA alum Rachel Thompson (’05) following graduation in May, 2013. Visiting with Carol at the reception are Stacy Thompson Schaffer (’04), Deanna Jones (’04), her sister Caitlin Mulrooney (’10), SBA Bowling Coach Eric Wells, her cousin Katie Mulrooney (’04) and Gina Burcky (’04). Carol Mulrooney (’04) with new husband Brad Day. 58 Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings Claire Stidham and new husband Connor Despot take a moment for a special dance while fellow SBA alums (class of 2011) Cameron Russell (from left), Bernadette Smith and Christine Lake enjoy the wedding reception festivities. Sarah Shiba’s (‘02) wedding to Dr. Brent Thompson on June 29, 2013 brought some long-time friends and classmates together reminiscent of their graduation in 2002 (top photo). In the first row (from left) is Crissy Cox Ross and the bride Sarah Shiba Thompson. Back (from left) are Jennifer Foley Roberts, Jessica Butler Roberts and Erin Courtney. Lynsay Pannell (’09) received her Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine lab coat at the school’s “coating ceremony.” 59 Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings Former Classmates, friends and family of Aaron Vasquez (’11) held a musical candlelight vigil in his memory in the SBA dining hall. Many recalled the fond memories of Aaron – his wit, his talent and his genuine love for everyone. Michael Robinson (’12) directed and appeared in JOB in July. JOB is an original musical production of the “Book of Job” written by artist John Angotti. This inaugural production was performed at the SBA Performing Arts Theatre. The cast included several current SBA students and alums. One of the leads was Madeline Marconi (’12) who played Job’s wife Sarah. SBA alum Ryan Cooper (’12) was misidentified in the last issue of “On Eagles’ Wings.” We regret this error and reprint the notice here. Michael in his directing role and as Satan in “Job.” Madeline Marconi as Sarah with husband Job (John Angotti). 60 Ryan Cooper (’12) performed a solo in the annual Angotti Family Christmas Show in December. He joined other alums and the SBA Choirs. Alumni On Eagles’ Wings news ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Ryan Yeandel, SBA-Class of 2009 Alum serves his country Ryan Yeandel, Class of 2009, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduating from SBA. He has served in the Marine Corps Special Operations ever since. Ryan is currently a Reconnaissance Marine and team leader in a nine-man section and stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. He sends his regards to his 61 SBA friends with this collage of pictures. ON EAGLES’ WINGS wishes Ryan God’s continued blessings and thanks for his service to his country! Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Andrea Mason Ray, SBA-Class of 2002 Zambia, here we come By Andrea Mason Ray On Eagles’ Wings recently learned of alum Andrea Mason Ray’s plans to leave Memphis for three years for mission work in Zambia. Following is Andrea’s story about her journey culminating in this decision. The Rays now have two children, Anna and, just recently born, Jonah. Be sure to log onto her site and read about her family’s walk in faith. God’s blessings to Andrea and her family – we are so proud of you! I graduated from St. Benedict in 2002. I then graduated from the University of Memphis and had every intention to leave Memphis as soon as possible. However, God had different plans for me. I didn’t have peace in my heart about moving so I held off. Then I met Nick in 2008, we were married in 2009, our daughter Anna came along in 2010. Nick worked as a third grade teacher at Lausanne and I found my dream job at Speak Creative. Life was perfect and leaving Memphis was no longer a high priority or really even a thought. We were living the typical American, firstworld life. Sounds great to most any average human, but for some reason we decided to go against all things conventional 62 and walk a path with little comforts 8,000 miles from home. In April 2011, we felt a call to do “short term” mission work in Africa. After a phone conversation with one of my clients (Heart of the Bride Ministries) a whole new opportunity came up... three years in Zambia serving street children. Over 250 kids live on the streets with no one to care for them or even look them in the eye. These orphans have been abandoned and are simply seeking for someone to love them, without judgment. Alumni News In Zambia, the average life expectancy is about 42 years and the average annual income is a little over $400/year. With numbers like that who would have hope in a future? Why would anyone believe that they were thought of, loved or cared about? These children need to know there is hope, they need to see love in tangible ways. On Eagles’ Wings needed to rent out and finding a sending church, we were ready to officially begin raising support. At first, we were faced with $60,000 for a start-up fund to get there and then $3,650/month committed for the three years we would be there. Blessing after blessing and significant progress was made. Last summer Nick and I took a trip to Kitwe, Zambia to meet the team and learn more about the work we “might” be doing with these children. We were blown away to see the transformations taking place. Boys who lived on the streets, over time, were positively contributing to their community and showing other street children to have hope. The team on the ground was making positive changes, one child at a time. Through education, discipleship, life skills training, love and patience, these children were seeing tangible love and faith in an otherwise dark place. After about a week, Nick and I knew this was where we needed to be. After huge hurdles like $50,000 in student loans, a home we Today, we have crossed almost all of our hurdles to make the big move to Zambia. Student Loans have been put on hold for exactly three years due to Income Based Repayment. Our house is rented. Fellowship Memphis East (our 63 home church) stands behind us as our sending church. Our start-up fund dropped to about $38,000, due to some changes in training, and this August we are at 100% of that raised. The next step in this amazing journey, raising the rest of our monthly support through people standing beside us and committing to stay there for the next three years. We are currently at a little over 55% committed and we are seeking people, family, friends, strangers, anyone who wants to be a part of our journey! We will be making a difference in the lives of so many children in Zambia and we are so excited to share it with our family, friends and supporters. If you would like to find out more information or stay up to date on our work you can visit our website at www.raystozambia. com. If you would like to partner with us and the work we will be doing on a regular basis you can find out more information on our website or at www.heartofthebride.org. All donations are tax deductible and can be made online or mailed to HOB Headquarters. Alumni News On Eagles’ Wings ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Jack Koban, SBA-Class of 1999 Jack Koban recently achieved his PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Memphis. His Masters (Memphis) and undergraduate (Ole Miss) degrees are in engineering. Jack and his wife Ashley were married 2007 in Louisiana, Ashley’s home state. The couple have made homes both in Baton Rouge and Memphis, but they have recently moved back to Baton Rouge following the birth of their son and where Ashley is the Medical Director of the Pediatric ER for Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. John (Jibby) Miles Koban, III was born on April 29. Jack relates that they are calling him Jibby after Ashley’s great uncle John Clarence “Jibby” Rabalais who died in Germany at age 18 in WWII. He says, “We went with the name to cover family names from both sides and also to avoid the confusion of three Jacks in one house during holidays.” Jack is the son of Chris and Jack (Sr.) Koban (formerly SBA AD and Business Manager) of Memphis and Oxford, MS. has parade route. He says, “It’s really Jibby’s education in the works. a great house and we’ve learned “He’s going to the Baton Rouge that it’s the first house done by a international school. We’re pretty famous Baton Rouge architect, A. excited about it because we Hays Town, and in arguably the managed to jump the waiting list best area of the city. I honestly and they teach all the kids at this don’t think you could find a school to speak French, Spanish, better combination of house and Dr. Koban (Jack, Jr.) location in Baton Rouge.” Jack finished his PhD with an “A” average. His research is on nutrient cycles in the Mississippi River and their effect on hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico. He will be making several trips to Memphis to continue his research on his dissertation. He picked that area of research because it’s easily applicable to coastal Louisiana. Unsure of how he is going to use his PhD, he has lots of mandarin and, of course English, using immersion techniques so most of the kids are basically fluent in four languages from a very early age,” says Jack. options in Louisiana and holds a professional engineer certification in environmental engineering. Right now, he has an LLC that he’s been using to do some jobs for Texas Petroleum Investment Jack tells us that the family Co. And, he isn’t ruling out work moved into a house right near the with the University to continue LSU lakes on the St Patty’s day research on gulf hypoxia. 64 SBA Homecoming 2013 Friday, October 4 at 7pm Please join us before the game @ 5:30 for a cookout and drinks at our Annual SBA Block Party! Alumni passes to the game will be available. ALL are welcome! GO EAGLES! Look for the tent by the field parking lot. SBA Development Office (901) 260-2892 NON PROFIT ORG. 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