JPII Newsletter May2013alternate - St. John Paul II Catholic High
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JPII Newsletter May2013alternate - St. John Paul II Catholic High
Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Eye of the Falcon Newsletter VOLUME II, Issue V Summer 2013 Servant Leadership By Vince Aquila, Principal May is an opportunity for the JPII community to pause and reflect on the goodness of God through the lives of our students. As the last performance is given, the classwork winds down, the final exam is taken, and the last essay is graded, we celebrate the accomplishments of our students with joy, fervor, and thanksgiving. Events such as the Academic Awards Day, Senior Dinner, Falcon Day, and Graduation at the VBC are important community celebrations that testify to the goodness of God in our young people. I would like to share with you a couple of events in the past few months that say a lot to all of us about the type of leaders our students are becoming. On April 25, the class of 2013 participated in a day of service at the Downtown Rescue Mission Campus on Evangel Drive. A busy morning of service included cleaning windows, organizing classrooms, organizing food storage, yard work, and anything else we could do. One highlight of the day occurred after lunch as the Downtown Rescue Mission resident softball team took on the Class of 2013 in a very exciting game under crystal clear blue skies. As it turned out, the mission had been praying for someone to donate softball equipment for their resident team. Without knowing about the need, the class donated softball equipment to the residents on behalf of JPII. On May 22, a late-afternoon call came from the school to the whole JPII community to bring items that could be shipped to the victims of the tornados that destroyed communities in Oklahoma and the Midwest. The following morning students, parents, and teachers brought in an overwhelming amount of items to aid our brothers and sisters in need. As the morning progressed, students started to help and eventually took the project to completion with the packing of items to be transferred to the shipping point. True servant leadership was demonstrated this day by our kids. May is a time to celebrate accomplishments and to answer God’s call to serve others in Christ’s name. May you have a wonderful summer and blessed time with your families. ADVANCEMENT NEWSLETTER | 7301 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 | 256.430.1760 | www.jp2falcons.org FROM THE DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Dear Friends, We have a winning class – Congratulations to the Class of 2016. The freshmen class is the class with the highest percent of participation in the 2012–2013 Parent Annual Fund. The sophomore class came in second place, followed by the seniors in third place and the juniors in fourth place. We are grateful to all the families that supported the Parent Annual Fund. Thank you for the personal sacrifice you have made in order to contribute to the Parent Annual Fund – your gift will be used to improve the quality of the education we strive to provide your child. Not only has our enrollment increased this year, but our scholarship awards have also increased. This year our graduating seniors have received over $8 Million in scholarships. This represents a substantial increase over previous years. Please take a look at the Class of 2013 listed below and know that your gifts serve to make good things happen. We are so proud of our graduates and expect to hear of all their great accomplishments in the future. Connie Gerlach Director of Advancement ELIZABETH MARIE ADAMS The University of Alabama at Birmingham CORY JAMES ANDERSON U.S. Military Academy at West Point COLEMAN OWENS ARMSTRONG The University of Alabama at Birmingham JESSICA RENAE BARKLEY Colby College EMILY CARSON BEMIS University of South Alabama NATHAN ALEXANDER BERG University of Montevallo SAMANTHA SILVER BIJVOET Calhoun Community College MADELINE MICHELLE BONIFAY Auburn University CATHERINE PAGE BORDEAUX University of North Alabama ALEXANDER GENE BOYER Vanderbilt University NOAH JACOB BRADLEY United States Air Force Academy AARON LEE BROWN The University of Alabama at Birmingham MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BURKE Auburn University DANIEL AUGUSTINE BURRIS The University of Alabama Huntsville ABIGAIL RAE CHANDLER Mississippi State University MARIA ERNESTINA CHRISTL The University of Alabama at Birmingham JASON GARLAND CRAVER The University of Alabama at Birmingham ALEXIA RAYE CRONISE The University of Alabama at Birmingham MATTHEW JAMES CURRAN Auburn University MADELEINE BURKE DAVIE Auburn University CALVIN DESHAWN DAVIS Marion Military Institute KEVIN DEMITRIUS DAVIS Marion Military Institute JOHN JOSEPH MARIE DELANY Spring Hill College FITZGERALD THOMAS DODDS Ohio University MARIOANDRES ESPINOSA-HERNANDEZ The University of Alabama at Birmingham CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOELLER Calhoun Community College EMILY JOSEPHINE FREELAND University of Montevallo STEPHEN BRADFORD GASS Auburn University REBECCA LYNN GLOSEMEYER University of Montevallo SEAN CHRISTOPHER GROARK Birmingham-Southern College CLARA MARIA GUM Loyola University New Orleans THOMAS JAMES GUZOWSKI Troy University ASHLEY DIANE HAZLITT The University of Alabama at Birmingham THOMAS STEPHEN HENKEN, JR. Auburn University NATALIE SAMANTHA HILL The University of Alabama Huntsville ALEXANDER MARK HILLGARTNER The University of Alabama Huntsville JOHN MICHAEL HOEKENSCHNIEDER Troy University SIMON HÖVING Returning to Germany CHRISTINA HOHMANN Returning to Germany WILLIAM KENT JACKSON II The University of Alabama Huntsville BAILEY CORRIN JANSSEN The University of Southern Mississippi DYLAN MICHAEL JEDLOVEC Samford University BETHANY DOLORA JOHNSON Wallace State Community College JOSHUA MICHAEL JOHNSTON Calhoun Community College MICHELLE ELIZABETH KELLOGG Calhoun Community College MACKENZIE MARIE KING University of South Alabama ELIZABETH ALICE KIRSCH Spring Hill College COURTNEY MARIE KLOSKE Auburn University RACHAEL NICOLE KRESS The University of Alabama CHASE ROBERT LAURENDINE III Auburn University CORWIN MARKWALTER LAVOIE Auburn University STEPHEN GERARD LEAHY Auburn University DAVID LENFERS Returning to Germany CIARA LOUISE NAOMI MALAUGH The University of Alabama CHRISTOPHER THOMAS MCARTHUR Auburn University MAYA DEANNE MCDANIEL The University of Alabama at Birmingham BARBRA ANN MEWBORNE The University of Alabama at Birmingham MADELINE JANE MILLER The University of Alabama DARBY MARIE-LOUISE MOKRY Auburn University ALYSSA NICOLE MURPHREE University of North Alabama BAILEY NICOLE NASH Villanova University SEAN MICHAEL NASH Boston College EMERALDE BREANNA PARISH MARY FRANCES PITTMAN Auburn University PAIGE MARIE PRYLINSKI Auburn University NICHOLAS EUGENE RAIMONDI The University of Alabama LAURA OLIVIA RODRIGUEZ Calhoun Community College CAMERON LEE ROSENHOOVER The University of Alabama at Birmingham SARAH MARGARET ROTH The University of Alabama MELANIE RAE SCHAEFER University of Tennessee SHAUN AJ SCHEURICH Auburn University SIMON TOM SCHÖNFELD Returning to Germany ZACHARY BENJAMIN SELLERS Auburn University STEVEN ROBERT SHEIBLEY The University of Alabama at Birmingham RYAN JOSEPH SOPRANO Auburn University RACHEL OLIVIA STOGNER Samford University SARAH ANN SWALLEY The University of Alabama at Birmingham LYDIA MARIE SWEENEY Auburn University ANNA CHRISTIN THOMPSON The University of Mississippi MICHELLE ELIZABETH THOMPSON University of South Alabama MARINA KATHERINE TRIPLETT The University of Alabama at Birmingham NICHOLAS REED TYGIELSKI The University of Alabama BLAISE PATRICK VEVON Auburn University at Montgomery LUKE XAVIER VIEGAS Georgia Institute of Technology ERIKA HOPE VIOLETT Clemson University ALEXIS SHAE WALKER University of North Alabama DONALD JAMES WASHINGTON The University of Alabama CHARLOTTE LEIGH WHITLEY University of Montevallo MEGAN ELIZABETH WIEGMANN Mississippi State University KAITLIN ASHLEY WILLIAMS University of South Alabama PAXTON ELIZABETH WILLIAMS The University of Mississippi SHANDY ELIZABETH WITTSCHEN Mississippi State University ABBY MICHELLE WRIGHT Samford University ZACHARY ROYCE CLARK Auburn University MALLORY ANN CLEARY Auburn University DANIEL JOSEPH CONFORTI Auburn University ABIGAIL MARIE CORBY University of South Alabama Class of 2013 Exceeds $8 Million in Scholarships My Gift to JPII ADVANCEMENT NEWSLETTER | 7301 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 | 256.430.1760 | www.jp2falcons.org Pope John Paul II Catholic High School Alumni Spotlight Current Student 2001 Theresa Javel, Class of 2001, graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2006. She is currently a 6th grade teacher at St. Pius X Catholic School in Mobile. Theresa enjoys traveling abroad and singing. 2010 (Continued) Phoebe Barghouty, Class of 2010, is attending the University of Michigan. She recently received the Mary Lou Butcher Equality in Journalism Award from the University of Michigan Department of Communication Studies. Phoebe has been a contributing writer to Forbes Middle East since doing a very successful internship with them last summer in Dubai, UAE. 2005 Jessica Brown, Class of 2005, graduated from the University of Alabama in 2010 with a degree in nursing. She is a member of the Sigma Alpha Lambda honor society. Jessica is currently working in the cardiac step down unit at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham and the Cardiac Vascular CICU (CV CICU) at UAB. She is currently attending UAB studying to get her master’s degree to become a nurse practitioner. Mary Elizabeth Tetzlaff, Class of 2005, is wrapping up her second year of coursework for a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Catholic University of America. She graduated from the University of Dallas in 2009, summa cum laude, as a Phi Beta Kappa member and valedictorian. Her M.A. thesis is on preAristotelian morality and she plans to continue working on ancient philosophy for her dissertation. She finds that her education has prepared her well for a life in academia, not only by building the habits necessary to handle academic requirements but also by instilling an abiding sense of wonder and thirst for truth. 2009 2010 Vincent Delany, Class of 2009, will graduate from West Point this May. He spent a semester abroad in Russia. After graduation he will be an Infantry Officer in Korea. In his free time, Vincent enjoys paintball and spending time with his friends. Jacob Barkley, Class of 2010, is attending The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Jacob is pursuing an independently designed degree in forensic science. Jacob has also received his EMT national license and is currently volunteering as a firefighter in Cahaba Heights during the week in Birmigham and at the Toney Volunteer Fire Department on the weekends. Mariana Delany, Class of 2010, is in her third year at Vanderbilt University working toward a double major in communication studies and Spanish with a minor in corporate strategy. While at Vanderbilt, she has had many opportunities to travel and study. She spent a month in Costa Rica studying corporate social responsibility, a semester at the University of Queensland, Australia, and is currently in Madrid. When in Nashville, she enjoys exploring the local music scene and is on track to graduate in May 2014. 2011 Katie Sheibley, Class of 2011, is currently studying civil engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is active with many student organizations on campus, including the Science and Technology Honors Program, the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Honors Program, Leadership Foundations, and Alpha Xi Delta sorority, where she serves as Programs Vice President. She is an active member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Chapel serving as a minister of hospitality. In pursuit of her honors thesis research, she is currently conducting biomedical research on the torsion testing of bones in order to determine the efficiency of adolescent limb-lengthening procedures. Katie has worked her way to the position she currently holds as a supervisor at the UAB Campus Rec Center. This summer, Katie will begin a 2-year co-op rotation with Southern Nuclear analyzing the environmental effects of the construction and development of the new nuclear power plants in Waynesboro, GA. In her free time, Katie enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking. 2012 Evan Pardi, Class of 2012, is currently attending the University of Oregon. In April, he represented UO at USATriathlon collegiate nationals in Arizona. Evan has maintained straight A’s this year. He was also included in a commercial for Nike, leading a charge into the arena. ADVANCEMENT NEWSLETTER | 7301 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 | 256.430.1760 | www.jp2falcons.org Spring Snapshots Current Student Oklahoma Tornado Relief PA Turnover Meeting Senior Service Day Window Washing Annual Junior/Senior Powderpuff Engraved Bricks Reception 2012 Gala “Vintage Vegas” Final Totals More than 400 guests attended the 2012 “Vintage Vegas” Gala for John Paul II Catholic High School at the Von Braun Center downtown Huntsville, Alabama on November 3, 2012. Master of Ceremonies was our own Alumnus, Mr. Daniel Noland ‘05, of Huntsville, Alabama. Gala 2012 Income and Expense Summary Income $156,566.50 Expenses ($66,951.65) Net Profit $89,614.85 The Gala was a tremendous success and could not have been possible without our students, parents, alumni, volunteers, donors and attendees. On behalf of all who participated in this special evening, Beth Boyer, Michelle Kloske, Christy Petersen and I were able to present a check to Principal Vince Aquila for the net proceeds in the amount of $89,614.85. This accomplishment makes a difference for JPII Catholic High School, and for that we are eternally grateful. Thanks to All. Michelle Nash Chair, Gala 2012 ADVANCEMENT NEWSLETTER | 7301 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 | 256.430.1760 | www.jp2falcons.org FROM THE CHAPLAIN My brothers and sisters in Christ, What a year it has been! The 2012–13 school year is at an end! I wish everyone a blessed and restful summer, and certainly, safe travels for the many who will be taking vacations. Summer is a time for family, fun, rest and relaxation, and I pray it will be so for you! One of the main highlights of this past year was the election of Pope Francis! I’m sure many of you experienced, as we did here at the high school, the excitement and joy of being able to witness a papal election live from the Vatican. Pope Francis, a relatively unknown Cardinal, was a simple, humble priest from Argentina. He has in many ways, revitalized and stirred the hearts of the faithful with his simple, yet very powerful messages. Youth’s Prayer Jesus, I put my trust in You. Show me the disciple’s path, and teach me Your ways that I may follow You. Help me to live in communion with You and in good relationship with others. Fill my life with the joy of your presence and guide my actions with Your love. In any moments of doubt or fear let me find hope in Your promise to be with me always. Loving Jesus, I give You thanks for the gift of this day. Amen. Current Student Recently, the Pope was greeted by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims shouting his name, and he encouraged them to shout the name of Jesus instead. He remarked, “I want to hear you shout out ‘Jesus’, Jesus is Lord, and he is in our midst.” As did his predecessors, Pope Francis is always encouraging us to direct our minds and hearts to Jesus. As you enjoy these summer months, I too, following the lead of our holy father, encourage you to continue to direct your minds and hearts to our Savior. He is with us, “in our midst,” during the busy school year, and during the restful summer months. May God Bless each of you, and may your faith continually be nourished and increased over the next few months and into next school year. In Christ, Fr. Vincent Bresowar Chaplain Rocket Team Two teams from JPII competed in the eleventh annual Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) finals on Saturday, May 10 in Washington D.C. Sponsored by the Aerospace Industries Association, the National Association of Rocketry and more than 24 industry partners, TARC saw record turnout in 2013. Each team designed, built and launched a rocket carrying a payload of a horizontally-placed raw egg to an exact altitude of 750 feet. Rockets were required to land within 48-50 seconds – a mere two-second window before teams were penalized. Pope John Paul II Team 2 finished in 4th place overall and received $2,000 in prize money (to be split among the five team members) as well as an additional $2,000 for the school. JPII’s other team, the Falcon Rocketeers, finished 11th overall. A total of 725 teams from 44 states competed this year; only the top 100 teams were selected to compete at the national competition. The teams received a congratulatory letter from Mr. Patrick Scheuermann, Director of Marshall Space Flight Center. 50th International Eucharistic Congress Dublin, Ireland June 10-17, 2012 The Advancement Office Newsletter is now electronic! If you or someone you know is interested in having the latest news sent electronically, send your e-mail address to Connie Gerlach: [email protected] or call (256) 430-1760, ext. 150. ADVANCEMENT NEWSLETTER | 7301 Old Madison Pike, Huntsville, Alabama 35806 | 256.430.1760 | www.jp2falcons.org Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Huntsville, AL Permit No. 133 Pope John Paul II Catholic High School 7301 Old Madison Pike Huntsville, AL 35806 Dates to Note ... Some upcoming events are listed below. For details, please visit www.jp2falcons.org. Summer Office Hours (Effective June 3, 2013) Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Office closed for lunch from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm) Friday – Office closed all day. Class of 2003 Reunion Connie Gerlach Director of Advancement 256/430.1760, ext. 150 [email protected] Online Giving is available: www.jp2falcons.org/ways-of-giving/ August 3 New Parent Orientation August 12 First Day of Classes August 13 www.facebook.com/JP2Falcons Pope John Paul II Catholic High School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, and/or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its education policies, admission policies, student aid programs and athletic programs. Pope John Paul II Catholic High School understands the content of this newsletter to be accurate, as of printing date. For any corrections, please call 256.430.1760. © Pope John Paul II Catholic High School. Printed in the U.S.A.