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t h e m a g a z i n e o f s a i n t b e n e d i c t at a u b u r n d a l e h i g h s c h o o l Summer 2010 H o n o r R o l l o f D o n o r s 2 0 0 9 - 10 From the President To all our SBA families and friends – She was already a bit of a teaching legend when I first stepped on campus - and that was eleven years ago. Some kids told me she was the toughest, most un-bending, most demanding teacher they had ever known. And as kids sometimes do, I’m not sure they meant it all that kindly at the time. Others acknowledged her as one of those instructors who could and did open up a view of the world they had never before seen. And all of them loved her – or they do now. That’s often the way it is. Ms. Joan Best retired this spring. After 39 years in the teaching profession, 22 of those here at our school, she has decided to step aside. Her first years here were when we were Auburndale School, with the opportunity to work for our founders, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and Mary Alice Smith. After that, she outlasted four more principals. Later in this edition, you’ll find a moving tribute to her penned by one of her colleagues, Mary Lou Stauffer – it’s never been just the students that she touched. She gave so much of her life to all of our kids (one of mine, too.) But also, this is our Annual Recognition of Donors issue, where you will see a listing of the many, many others who have through the past year given us gifts of a different sort. And our school cannot and will not survive without all of these. Auburndale School and now St. Benedict at Auburndale have always been blessed with people like Joan and people like you – faculty, parents, grandparents, and dear friends – who have continually stepped up to share what they have with our students. How do we thank her … how do we thank you? No, not everyone can be a teacher. Nor does everyone have the sort of wealth that can effect seismic change with a single stroke of their check-writing pens. But I believe that’s what has long made us the phenomenal school that we are. We are so diverse in so many ways. And everyone – regardless of their resources – continues to be willing to share. Thank you! To an incredible lady whom we will miss dearly and to all of you for what you have shared with our students. She and you have made us a better school. George Valadie President SBA From the Editor As you most likely can tell, this issue of On Eagles Wings focuses on Joan Best, who is retiring after a teaching career of 39 years. I took editorial license to scan a variety of photos of Joan from both Auburndale and SBA yearbooks spanning the years to give us a glimpse of the many faces of Ms. Best, as her students remember her. Please see an article by Joan’s good friend Mary Lou Stauffer about her and bidding her fond farewell from all of us at SBA. As Mary Lou so artfully expresses in her tribute, Joan wore many hats at Auburndale and SBA. In addition to the ones that Mary Lou mentions, Joan was also sponsor of several organizations, the yearbook and student newspaper, honor societies and served as tennis coach. Following Mary Lou’s message, you find several messages from former Auburndale and SBA students. I am taking the opportunity here, not as a co-worker, but a parent of three SBA graduates to express the Masterson family’s appreciation for Joan’s dedication to the proud teaching profession and for taking to heart her God-given mission as a teacher. All three of my children were fortunate to have Joan as their freshman English teacher. What a foundation she set for them as she truly prepared them for the remainder of high school, their college careers and now as productive citizens. All three have used what she so adeptly imparted, class lessons as well as life lessons. Two of them are now teachers and the other has had articles published. When speaking to Joan, recently, about her teaching career, she said, “It’s been wonderful. Very few people get to do what they like to do.” Joan likes to teach! In one of the yearbooks, a description of Joan said, “St. Joan, as she is sometimes called, has endless enthusiasm that turns dreary Mondays into spectacular learning frenzies.” And, this was from the students. We all cherish what Joan has given to us personally and to the profession as a whole. Our final request, Joan, don’t forget to bring us a bit of cake from your annual Bastille Day celebration. God’s blessings, always! Sharon Masterson, Editor Director of Communications & Sports Information CONTENTS Honor Roll of Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Lead by Example: “Preach the Gospel always – and if necessary use words.” St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Schools: The Great Joy of Education Mission 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. HONOR ROLL Parent Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 About Our Faith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Faculty Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Headline News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Achievements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 On and Off Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Alumni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Senior Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC On Eagles’ Wings is a publication of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Editor/Director of Communications and Sports Information Sharon Masterson President/Principal George Valadie Director of Admissions Ann O’Leary Director of Development/Alumni Bret Bilbrey Advisory Board 2009-2010 Michael Allen, President Buzzy Barnett Jeff Bogue (Executive Committee) Msgr. Peter Buchignani, V.G. Julie Clary (’00) Mindy Costabile Melanie Craft Craig Hofer Eric Mathews John Schuman Mike Waddell (Executive Committee) Mike Watermeier Don Williams Pat Wycoff Printing Services EM Printing 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] ON THE COVER: A tribute to Joan Best, Auburndale and SBA teacher. Honor Roll of Donors 2009-10 ANNUAL FUND Eagle Club $5,000+ Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Barnett & Associates, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Catholic Heart Work Camp Coca Cola Bottling Company Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Davis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Erstine Horatio Ebert Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Chris LeBlanc Mr. and Mrs. Ned Nelson, III Nelson Family Foundation Roy Blackwell Enterprises, Inc. Benefactors $2,500 - $4,999 AutoZone Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bastedo Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott Malco Theaters Dion Pogson Sacred Heart Missions Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith Donors $1,000 - $2,499 David Alyea Anonymous Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Evetts First Tennessee Bank GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Russ Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hanemann Mr. and Mrs. James Holthouser Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lazarini Mr. and Mrs. Michael Malone Dr. and Mrs. J. Lucius McGehee Memphis City Sound National Cities Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Jack Paratore L. Jane Silverthorn SPEBSQSA, INC – Memphis Chapter Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stark Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stubbs Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sutton Tri-State Theatre Supply Co. Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams Patrons $500 - $999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John Barzizza Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera CTF, Inc. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Center Mr. and Mrs. Pat Dabaldo E Studio Filipino-American Association of Memphis Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Griesmer Mr. and Mrs. William Hargest Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance and Gymnastics Mr. and Mrs. Michael Macyauski Parker Uniforms Pfizer Foundation Prudential Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Marty Quinn Regions Morgan Keegan Trust Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ricketts Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sena Sunde Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Sorey Target – Take Charge of Education Truist Mr. and Mrs. Mike Waddell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Waldrop West Tennessee Youth Chorus Partners $200 - $499 Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Albonetti Mr. and Mrs. Mike Allen Nancy Alyea Anonymous Babs Antoniak Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Blum Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bogue, III Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Botto Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cherry Drs. Joseph Clemmons Mr. and Mrs. John Cox Melanie Craft Dolores DiGaetano Mr. and Mrs. William Fuelling Mr. and Mrs. James Galbreath 2 Mr. and Mrs. William Himmelreich Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hofer House of Talent Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lucus Mr. and Mrs. Rob McCleary Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCommon Memphis Lady Elite Basketball Club, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Derek Michalski Mr. and Mrs. Gary Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Norris Mr. and Mrs. Sean O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. William Powers St. Francis Troop No. 457 SBA Math Department Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scherer Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stoll Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thomas Claire Tolivar Mr. and Mrs. Fred Verhaak Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Michael Watermeier James Wiederholt Dr. Wanda Winnette Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wynn Friends Up to $199 Averitt Express Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos Mr. and Mrs. David Berretta Mary Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Boykin Causaundra Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Broughton Paul Bryant Laura Burke Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Brynes Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cail Mr. and Mrs. Robert Capocaccia Mr. and Mrs. Cain Carson Mr. and Mrs. Rod Cassman Chris Cathey ‘99 Dianna Cervetti Mr. and Mrs. Edward Charlton Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Christiansen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Louis Costabile Terry Crocker Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cummings Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham Janet Daleke Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dennie Mr. and Mrs. Michael Disalvo Mr. and Mrs. Keith Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Randy Dove Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dunham Cami Chando Fields ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gillespie GoodSearch Dr. and Mrs. Michael Goold Daniel Gorline ‘03 Jennifer Gorline ‘05 Dr. and Mrs. William Gorline Mr. and Mrs. James Groendyke Rebecca Hall Janet Hinrichs Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holzemer Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Huerta Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hurt Infiniti Merchant Services Dr. and Mrs. James Johnson Angeline Kern Mr. and Mrs. Jack Koban Kraft Foods Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lake Mr. and Mrs. George Lamar Mr. and Mrs. Don Lear Stephen Lebel Frank Linxwiler Dr. and Mrs. Denis Lynch Shannon Lynch ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maginn Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marczynski Mr. and Mrs. Dave Masterson Methodist Germantown Rehab Department Mr. and Mrs. John Morris J. Michael Moss Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy E.L. Nichols and Associates, LLC Phelps Electric John Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Prince Mr. and Mrs. Charles Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Harris M. Quon Eleanore Rauscher Mr. and Mrs. John Reber Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rose Mr. and Mrs. Werner Rose Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ross Dr. and Mrs. Michael Saba Chris Sansone ‘97 SBA Bridge Builders Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schenkel Patti Schmidt ‘99 Scholastic Products and Awards Cmdr. and Mrs. Paul Schuhlein & Family Mr. and Mrs. John Schuman Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sowell Katie Coon Steinbrecher (’97) Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stimart Reverend Kevin Stockbridge ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stukenborg Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thillen Dana Thompson Mr. and Mrs. James Trautschold and Collette Linder United Way Universal Manufacturing Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yarbro Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zazzara ALUMNI Chris Cathey ‘99 Cami Chando Fields ‘02 Daniel Gorline ‘03 Jennifer Gorline “05 Shannon Lynch ‘01 Chris Sansone ‘97 Patti Schmidt ‘99 Katie Coon Steinbrecher ‘97 Reverend Kevin Stockbridge ‘99 FACULTY & STAFF Casaundra Bradley Paul Bryant Laura Burke Cain Carson Dianna Cervetti Dee Ann Cox Annette Dabaldo Janet Daleke Rebecca Hall Kathy Hurt Don Lear Sharon Masterson Sondra Morris Ann O’Leary John Phillips Provie Rose Jack Schenkel Marjorie Vincent Dr. Wanda Winnette BUSINESSES, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, GRANTS & MATCHING GIFTS 1910 Frameworks A Clientagé A Head Above Home Repair Accent Design Akin Equine Veterinary Derene Akins, M.D. Alford Imaging All Stars Realty Allstate Insurance – Angie HootenHughes Allstate Insurance – Tom Lyons Alphabet Soup The American Cafe Ampro Industries Incorporated 3 Anonymous Anonymous Architectural Covers The Assisi Foundation of Greater Memphis Atlantic Scaffolding Company AutoZone Averitt Express Barnett & Associates, LLC The Barnett Group Bartlett Tire Service, Inc. Blackburn Drywall Boomer’s Lawn Care BP Mechanical Insulation, LLC Brown & Associates, LLC Buckman Laboratories, Inc. Builders Transportation Co., Inc. Bussenger Chiropractic Clinic Butcher Business and Tax Services The Butcher Shop of Cordova Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Cartridge World – Cordova Catholic Heart Work Camp Champions Sports Institute, Inc. – CSI Gym Chick fil A Chow Time 6, LLC Christian Brothers University Clear Image Pools Clipper’s Hair Salon Coca Cola Bottling Co. The Cookie Florist Coldwell Banker The Memphis Group – Sheila Miller Corporate Planning Network, Inc. C & P Beauty Supply Cordova Animal Hospital Corky’s Ribs & BBQ CTF, Inc. Cumberland Presbyterian Church Center Dairy Queen David Phillips Design D’ bos Wings D. Canale & Co. Beverages Daybreak – Tina Mills Dobbs Ford – Wolfchase Dobbs Honda – Ken Myers Dova Swimming Dunbar Pearce & Holley Mechanical Eagle Heights Community Church Eagle Sales Eat Well Sushi & Grill Economy Rental Scott A. Edwards, DDS Economy Rental Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream & Yogurt Ensafe E Studio Filipino-American Association of Memphis First National Realty, Inc. – Lisa Miles Hawkins First South Credit Union First Tennessee Bank Fox Plaza Tire French Rivera Spa Funtime Learning Center Furmanite America GCC Logistics Sales, LLC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation GoodSearch Grand Pacific, Inc. Green Mountain Consulting Greenway Home Services Grinder-Hazlip Construction, Inc. Gus’s Fried Chicken Guitar Center – Kevin Clark William L. Hagan, III Attorney at Law Halley’s Lawn Care Service Handy Man Harris Quon Auto Service & Machine Works, Inc. HBC Corporation Henry Turley Company The Hersey Company Hilton Hotels Holy Rosary Men’s Club Hometown Realty Horatio Ebert Charitable Foundation House of Talent Incarnation School Independent Bank Industrial Equipment & Specialties, Inc. Infiniti Merchant Services Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance and Gymnastics Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Kitchens Unlimited Kraft Foods Matching Gifts Program Kroger Ladd’s Lexus of Memphis Linder Insurance Agency – Geoff Linder Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance Lofton & Wells Insurance Agency – Nationwide Macaroni Grill The Mail Center Malco Theaters McWaters Associates Realtors – Lee McWaters Media Source Memphis Chemical & Janitorial Supply Memphis City Sound Memphis Flames Boys AAU Basketball Memphis Ice Cream Company Memphis Lady Elite Basketball Club, Inc. Memphis Mid-South OB/GYN Alliance, P.C. – Laura B. Haskins, M.D. Methodist Germantown Rehab Department Mick’s Service Calls Business & Home Maintenance Mid-South Express Delivery, Inc. Millennium Home Furnishings Multicultural Learning Center NAPA Auto Parts National Cities Corporation Nationwide – Chad Harrell Agency Nationwide Insurance – Steve McMillian Natures Way Pool and Landscape Nelson Family Foundation E.L. Nichols and Associates, LLC Nuevo Hair Salon Oh Sew Adorable Orkin Orpheum Theatre Pangean-CMD Associates, Inc. Paragon National Bank Parker School Uniforms Parmasters Golf Training Center Peanut Craft Lures Pediatric Dental Specialists Performance Plus Motorcycle Specialists, Inc. Pfizer Foundation Phelps Electric Piggly Wiggly Pioneer Brite, Inc. Carlo Pirani, DDS Bryan & Dee Pitawanakwat Plato’s Closet POP Solutions Group, LLC Precision Door Service of Memphis Premier Realty Group The Prudential Foundation Mike Pulido, DDS Rain Sushi Bar Raleigh Tire Service East Razor’s Edge Regions Morgan Keegan Trust Rehab Etc., Inc. Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending – Kevin Perkins ReTrans Precision Logistics C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Quinton Robinson, DDS Robinson Restoration Rowland & Carter, CPAs, PLLC Roy Blackwell Enterprises, Inc. Roy Good Appliance City Sacred Heart Missions SBA Math Department Schilling Nutrition Therapy Scholastic Products & Awards, Inc. Schwab Charitable Trust Sedation Dentistry – Pat Clark, DDS 4 ServiceMaster Shelby Electric Company Shelby Farms Flea Market Shoemaker Financial – Frank S. Allen The Shot Nurse Siano Appliance Distributors, Inc. Signature Salon – Kelly Frye Hair Designer & Color Specialist Smoothie King Snap-On Tools Snappy Computers Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. Sports Floors, Inc. SPEBSQSA, INC – Memphis Chapter St. Francis of Assisi Church St. Francis of Assisi School Stage It – Dottie Sutherland State Farm – Craig Whittington State Farm – Misty Rosser White Stay Green Productions Steve’s Tire & Auto Service Center Strategic Alternatives, LLC The Swedish Solution, Inc. Swanky’s Taco Shop Target – Take Charge of Education Team Memphis Elite Terminix Thompson Industrial Services, LLC Todays Headlines Salon Tony McGehee State Farm Total Logistics Consultants Touch of Color Expert Auto Service Trend Sales Trinity Construction Tri-State Theater Supply Co. T & T Distribution Company Truist UBS Wealth Management – Don Williams United Way Universal Manufacturing The UPS Store – 0614, Cordova Valero Refining Company Vanelli’s Deli Vans to Go Velocity Sports Performance Vertech Village Toymaker Vistacare Health Services Vondrehle Corporation Margaret Walls – Independent Mary Kay Consultant Warford Auto Parts Wasabi Sushi & Sake Bar Waste Connections, Inc. Well Dressed Windows – Claire Tolivar Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC West Tennessee Youth Chorus William E. White, O.D. Wilson Lumber Company, Inc. Wolfchase Honda/Nissan Wolfchase Toyota-Scion Grandparents of James Stoll Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stoll GIFTS IN KIND & SPECIAL DONATIONS George Valadie Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hurt GIFTS IN HONOR AND MEMORY Reagan Wilson – St. Ann, Bartlett Babs Abtoniak General Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Barnett Red, White & Blue Gala Dr. and Mrs. Seth Yoser Your gifts in honor and memory of loved ones and special friends directly enable SBA students to receive the best education available. We gratefully acknowledge the following gifts. GIFTS IN MEMORY Bob Barnett Sharon Masterson Chuck Freudenberg Sharon Masterson GIFTS IN HONOR Joan Best Reverend Kevin Stockbridge ‘99 Bob Moore The Masterson Family SBA Math Department Ayden Benson Coon Katie Coon Steinbrecher ‘97 Susan G. Moss J. Michael Moss William Brady Cottle (Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. George Valadie) Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stimart Connie Prenger Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos – Donation to Library Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Barnett – Donation to Library Sharon Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Werner Rose Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yarbro Jeffrey Dove ‘07 Josh Dove ‘02 Justin Dove ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. Randy Dove Wilma Harman Nancy Alyea Curtis Harrington Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Norris Sue Hodges John Hodges Donna Maginn Mike Maginn Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maginn Carly Pirani Mr. and Mrs. William Himmelreich Kristel Quon ‘10 Kristen Quon ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Harris Quon Leon Roelke Mr. and Mrs. David Alyea Ben Barrett Smith Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stukenborg Guy Rushton Methodist Germantown Rehab Department Dr. Betty Jane Schettler Mr. and Mrs. Dave Masterson Rachel and Hugh Frank Smith Sunde Smith Don Spears Ron Spears (Library contribution) Albert Stauffer Sharon Masterson SCHOLARSHIPS Jenny Rybczyk Fund Dr. and Mrs. James Johnson Eleanore Rauscher – In honor of the marriage of Susie Rybczyk (’93) and John Dowd Nick Stidham Fund Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Albonetti Cami Chando Fields ‘02 5 Band Sharon Masterson Stuart McCommon Memphis City Sound Foreign Language Department Lyman Aldrich, IV Terri Collins Library Sherry Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos in memory of Connie Prenger Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Barnett in memory of Connie Prenger Joan Best ConocoPhillips Rebecca Hall Tom Link Provie Rose Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ryan Paul, Shannon, Kate & Colin Schuhlein Ron Spears (Memory of Don Spears) Mary Lou Stauffer Music & Drama 1910 Frameworks Accent Design Anonymous Architectural Covers The Arnold Family Barry Blancq Christian Brothers University Tricia Cooper Claire Cummings ‘07 David Cummings ‘04 Matthew Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Buddy DeGruy Linda Devastey Mr. and Mrs. Bill Domico Economy Rental E Studio Dorice Favorite Funtime Learning Center Lindsay Grisanti Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Harrison Ann Henderson House of Talent Vicki Hunzeker Mr. and Mrs. Rick James Macaroni Grill Steve Macchiarella Susan Macchiarella Jim Marconi Rosemary Martinez Sharon Masterson Joyce McCue Media Source Jim Morse The Naquin Family Orkin Elaine Orland Orpheum Theatre Mr. and Mrs. Pat Powers Piggly Wiggly Julie Robinson Robinson Restoration Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Scrivener Mr. and Mrs. Duane Sell Debbie Smith Snappy Computers The Thomas Family Katie Ward Joyce Wellman Jay Wells Wilson Lumber Company, Inc. Photography Bob Rounsefell Larry Werner Lauren Werner (’03) Science Department Mark Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sowell Spirit Shop Julie Bardos Jill Frierott Kathy James Dee Ann Van Hoeck Diane White Technology Mary Boyd Richard Terry Teens for Life/Pro-Life Trip Catholic University of America Fast Signs – Chris Rose Knights of Columbus Council 9317 – Cordova Dr. & Mrs. Heymoore Schettler ATHLETICS Clay Bailey Joe Bilbrey Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Eddie Cobb Fast Signs – Chris Rose Sharon Masterson Dr. Santos Matinez Nate Rhoades COMMISSIONERS: Baseball Greg Hankins Chris Holliday Basketball (boys) Jill Frierott Dee Ann Van Hoeck Basketball (girls) Sherry Williams Bowling Betsy Clay Brenda Vick Golf Kelly Jeffrey Cheer Pam Gordon Cross Country Kathy Elmer Dance Lynn Albonetti Football Denise Crawford Susie Erstine Lacrosse (boys) Robin Clancy Julie Shouse Soccer (boys) Larry Etter Soccer (girls) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barbier 6 Swimming Barbara Hervey Tennis Pam Lake Becky Stukenborg Track & Field Mickie Rooker Volleyball Sherry Williams Wrestling John Stratman CONTRIBUTIONS: Baseball Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott Mr. and Mrs. Gary Murphy Basketball (boys) A Clientagé A Head Above Home Repair Akin Equine Veterinary All Stars Realty Allstate Insurance – Angie Hooten-Hughes Allstate Insurance – Tom Lyons Mr. and Mrs. Mark Amrein Anonymous Averitt Express Carol Barber Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos Bartlett Tire Service, Inc. Laura Beck The Bertagnas Adam Domico Blackburn Drywall Boomer’s Lawn Care Sallie & Bill Bryant Bussenger Chiropractic Clinic Cartridge World – Cordova Champions Sports Institute, Inc. – CSI Gym Clear Image Pools Coldwell Banker The Memphis Group – Sheila Miller The Cookie Florist Corky’s Ribs & BBQ Corporate Planning Network, Inc. Annette Dabaldo The Dailey’s Dairy Queen Daybreak – Tina Mills D’ bos Wings Dobbs Ford – Wolfchase Dobbs Honda – Ken Myers Dova Swimming Eagle Heights Community Church Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream & Yogurt Ensafe First South Credit Union French Rivera Spa Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott Cindy Gabel GCC Logistics Sales, LLC Green Mountain Consulting – Buck Brewer William L. Hagan, III Attorney at Law Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hale Halley’s Lawn Care Service Jennifer Harrison Shelby Hinrichs Hometown Realty Incarnation School Independent Bank Terri Jackson Taylor James Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffrey Ladd’s Mr. and Mrs. Don Lear Caryn Lerma Lexus of Memphis Linder Insurance Agency – Geoff Linder Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance Lofton & Wells Insurance Agency – Nationwide The Lolli Family McWaters Associates Realtors – Lee McWaters Media Source Melinda Quinn Memphis Flames Boys AAU Basketball Memphis Mid-South OB/GYN Alliance, P.C. – Laura B. Haskins, M.D. Millennium Home Furnishings Nationwide Insurance – Steve McMillian Nuevo Hair Salon Parker School Uniforms Parmasters Golf Training Center Peanut Craft Lures Pediatric Dental Specialists Phelps Electric Plato’s Closet Jerry Potter Precision Door Service of Memphis Premier Realty Group Razor’s Edge Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending – Kevin Perkins C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Rowland & Carter, CPAs, PLLC SBA JV & Varsity Cheerleaders Schilling Nutrition Therapy Sedation Dentistry – Pat Clark, DDS Shelby Farms Flea Market Shoemaker Financial – Frank S. Allen The Shot Nurse The Smith Family Smoothie King Sports Floors, Inc. St. Francis of Assisi School Stage It – Dottie Sutherland State Farm – Craig Whittington Stay Green Productions Steve’s Tire & Auto Service Center Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stoddard Strategic Alternatives, LLC The Swedish Solution, Inc. Delsey & Andrew Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Throneberry Tony McGehee State Farm Total Logistics Consultants Touch of Color Expert Auto Service Mr. and Mrs. George Valadie Vanelli’s Deli Mr. and Mrs. Jim Van Hoeck Velocity Sports Performance Village Toymaker Well Dressed Windows – Claire Tolivar William E. White, O.D. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wilkins Wolfchase Honda/Nissan Wolfchase Toyota-Scion Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yarmowich Basketball (girls) Derene Akins, M.D. Marvin Aldridge Alford Imaging Alphabet Soup The American Cafe Ampro Industries Incorporated 7 The Barnett Group Laura Beck Mr. and Mrs. Albert Benedetti Mr. and Mrs. Mario Bertagna Natalie Bradley Butcher Business and Tax Services The Butcher Shop of Cordova Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Camp Chow Time 6, LLC Albert & Barbara Clark Clipper’s Hair Salon Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coggin Cordova Animal Hospital C & P Beauty Supply Denise Peresotti Crawford Economy Rental Mr. and Mrs. Eric Daniels Randal Denny Alandas Dobbins Bonnie Dobbins Delores Downey Caitlin Doyle Eagle Sales Eat Well Sushi & Grill Mr. and Mrs. Lance Eckel Scott A. Edwards, DDS First National Realty, Inc. – Lisa Miles Hawkins Fox Plaza Tire Billy Gist, Jr. Grand Pacific, Inc. Jane Grant Greenway Homes Services Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Grissom Gus’s Fried Chicken Guitar Center – Kevin Clark Handy Man HBC Corporation Henry Turley Company Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Holloway Holy Rosary Men’s Club Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hunter Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Jones Mr. and Mrs. James Jones Sharon Jones Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Mr. and Mrs. Matthew King Kroger Mr. and Mrs. James Luckett Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Magnifico, Sr. The Mail Center Mr. and Mrs. Theron Malone Mr. and Mrs. Cary Marrs Mr. and Mrs. John T. McCormick, III Memphis Chemical & Janitorial Supply Mick’s Service Calls Business & Home Maintenance Mid-South Express Delivery, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Skip Moore The Morris Family Jason Motte Multicultural Learning Center NAPA Auto Parts Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Nash Natures Way Pool and Landscape Mr. and Mrs. Norman O’Connor Oh Sew Adorable Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ong Mr. and Mrs. Billy Parks Performance Plus Motorcycle Specialists, Inc. Ellinor Perry SBA Swim Team – Molly Pickering E.L. Nichols and Associates – The Nichols Family Pioneer Brite, Inc. POP Solutions Group, LLC Mr. and Mrs. William P. Powers Rain Sushi Bar Raleigh Tire Service East Rehab Etc., Inc. ReTrans Precision Logistics Quinton Robinson, DDS Roy Good Appliance City SBA Foreign Language Teachers Shelby Electric Company Siano Appliance Distributors, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James Siano Tricia Siano Signature Salon – Kelly Frye Hair Designer & Color Specialist Snap-On Tools St. Francis of Assisi Church St. Francis of Assisi School Molly Starr State Farm – Misty Rosser White Team Memphis Elite Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thompson Todays Headlines Salon Tony McGehee State Farm Dr. and Mrs. Carter T. Towne Dr. & Mrs. Richard Towne Trinity Construction T & T Distribution Co. UBS Wealth Management – Don Williams Mr. and Mrs. George Valadie Vistacare Health Services Vondrehle Corporation Margaret Walls – Independent Mary Kay Consultant Warford Auto Parts Wasabi Sushi & Sake Bar Waste Connections, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Trey Wilkins Jacqueline Wilks Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams Thelma Worthan Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wruble Bowling Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Cheerleading Dawn Booth Darla Boston Ellen Civera Mr. and Mrs. John Finney Helen Garcia Lisa Haney Tracie Hogan Susan Holmes Dany Hunt Terri Jackson Gina Johnson Seely King Donna McGuire Carol Murphy Sonya Orsak Amy Rousse Lisa Schneider Karen Scott Debra Short Susanne Taylor RoseMarie york Theresa Zazzara Dance Susan Bills Lisa Calo Chick fil A Sondra Morris Kathy Neat Jennifer Tacker Football Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Erstine Mike Falanga Bruce Kronberg Tony McGehee State Farm Mr. and Mrs. Derek Michalski Mr. and Mrs. Charles Misenhelter Soccer (Boys) Coca-Cola D. Canale & Co. Beverages Mr. and Mrs. Larry Etter Infiniti Merchant Services Malco Theaters MEDFAC Engineering Tri-State Theater Supply Co. 8 Soccer (Girls) Greenway Home Services Kitchens Unlimited Methodist Germantown Rehab Department – Memory of Guy Rushton Terminix - Mr. and Mrs. James B. Cumings Softball Anonymous Atlantic Scaffolding Company BP Mechanical Insulation, LLC Dunbar Pearce & Holley Mechanical Furmanite America Grinder-Hazlip Construction, Inc. Paragon National Bank Roy Blackwell Enterprises, Inc. Thompson Industrial Services, LLC Valero Refining Company Swimming Buckman Laboratories, Inc. Track & Field Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Butcher Dianna Cervetti Mr. and Mrs. James Elmer Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Favorite Hilton Hotels Industrial Equipment & Specialties, Inc. Steve LaForce Nationwide – Chad Harrell Agency Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Nichols Ted Paduck Mr. and Mrs. Jay Patchen Mr. and Mrs. William Payne Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Pitawanakwat Mr. and Mrs. Greg Rooker Mr. and Mrs. George Schober ServiceMaster Mr. and Mrs. Mike Siano Mr. and Mrs. Steven Skretkowicz Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun Don Williams Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilson Volleyball Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bond Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fetz Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Flanery Don Gaston Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gaudino Kathy Headrick Stewart Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logue Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Luckett Sharon Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Montesi Jeannia Padial Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peel Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peperone Maria Pulido Mike Pulido, DDS Mr. and Mrs. Gary Robertson Mrs. Elaine Rook Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rousseau Mr. and Mrs. John Schuman Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tompkins Mr. and Mrs. David Watts Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams Wrestling AutoZone Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Dwight Bassett Mr. and Mrs. James Bond Brown & Associates, LLC Builders Transportation Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cantin Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hensley Mr. and Mrs. Ed Henson Mr. and Mrs. John Herrman Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes Mr. Ray Jennings The Hershey Company Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kurtz Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lamer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maginn Memphis Ice Cream Company Mr. Dan Peel David Phillips Design Carlo Pirani, DDS Dr. & Mrs. Carlo Pirani Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Pirani Mike Pulido, DDS Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reber Mr. and Mrs. John Reber Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stark Mr. and Mrs. Terry Stidham Mr. and Mrs. John Stratman Dr. & Dr. Steve Taylor Trend Sales The UPS Store-0614, Cordova Vans to Go Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walsh Mr. Paul Westfield Mr. and Mrs. Russell Whitt Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Wynn Mr. John Young Mr. and Mrs. Saeed Zarshenas HOME & SCHOOL OFFICERS 2009-10 Presidents: Barbara Hervey, Joyce McCue Treasuer: Dee Ann Van Hoeck Secretary: Pamela Schnell Special Committee Chairs: Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Claire Tolivar, DeeAnn Van Hoeck Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days – Shannon Schuhlein, Gail Tucci First Friday Adoration – Cindy Hailey Red, White and Blue Gala – Karen Barnett, Ann O’Leary Project Graduation – Pam Gordon, Terri & Tommy Jackson Eagle Bucks – Jill Frierott Used Uniform Sale – Linda Payne Spirit Shop – Julie Bardos, Jill Frierott Honor Society Reception – Joyce McCue Junior Ring Ceremony – Barbara Hervey, Kelly Jeffrey Father/Daughter Dance – Pam Lake, Alison Smith Father/Son Redbird Game – Kris Ruane Mother/Daughter Tea – Eleanor Gaulden, Karen McCracken Mother/Son Dinner – Nancy Wiley Class Representatives: Seniors: Elizabeth Domico, Teena Maginn, Maria Moore, Dee Pitawanakwat, Leslie Zarshenas Juniors: Merrin Cantin, Kim Cherry, Victoria Mariencheck, Becky Siano, Kerry Vincent, Nanetta Walls, Robbie Yerger Sophomores: Donna Byrnes, Cindy Carpenter, Sondra Lawrence, Joan Mitchell, Stephanie Votsmier Freshmen: Debbie Duszalc, Marie Gaffney, Kris Haefer, Debbie Maddox, Kara Quinn, Karen Vorwerk, Erin Webster, Yvette Webster RED, WHITE AND BLUE GALA PARTNERS Soaring Partners $5,000 + Barnett & Associates, LLC Eagle Partners $2,500 - $4, 999 Piggly Wiggly (Castle Retail) Mr. and Mrs. Ned Nelson 9 Red Partners $1,000 - $2,499 Mr. and Mrs. Rich Duszak EM Printing St. Francis of Assisi Church Mr. and Mrs. Mike Waddell Blue Partners $500 - $999 Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott Parker Uniforms RJ Young Company Mr. and Mrs. Jim Van Hoeck Partners $250 - $499 Nancy Alyea Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Mr. and Mrs. David Butler Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cumings Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dahler Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hofer Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes Malco Theaters Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Norris Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Pitawanakwat Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schneider St. Ann Church – Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weber CONTRIBUTORS Alsobrook Vision Center Amro Music Anonymous Atomic Graphics Balfour Barbara Gayle Designs Barnes & Noble Mr. & Mrs. Buzzy Barnett Mr. & Mrs. David Barczak Cathy Bascom Baumer’s Footwear Blockbuster Bonefish Grill Booya’s Burrito Beach Danny Bottenfield Alana Breaux Bryant Tire & Auto The Butcher Shop Carrabba’s Italian Grill The Cheesecake Place Chili’s Coletta’s Italian Restaurant Cordova Athletic Club Cordova Bowling Center Corky’s BBQ Cracker Barrel Mr. & Mrs. David Butler Kim Cherry David Crowder, DDS. Curves for Women Custom Art Custom Jars – Sarah Benedetti ‘06 Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie Davidson Davis Kidd Booksellers Dental Cares Dent Dr. Diane’s Gift Emporium Ditto Aesthetics Dowdle Sporting Goods Ducks Unlimited Debbie Duszak East End Grill East Memphis Aesthetics Economy Rental Elvis Presley Enterprises Embassy Suites Erling’s Restaurant Esthetiques Skin Spa FedEx – Bill Logue Firebird’s First Fruits Fitz Casino Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Forest Hill Photography Fresh Market Garibaldi’s Gaslight Liquor Shoppe General Dentistry Germantown Athletic Club Germantown Commissary Mr. & Mrs. Russ Gordon Grand Slam Athletics Tom Griesmer Guy’s Formal Wear Mr. & Mrs. Rhett Hailey Hampton Inn Hand Painted Things Harrah’s Entertainment Hauté Mama! Maternity Hawaiian Pools Ann Henderson Barbara Hervey Hilton Hotel Holland Studio Hollywood Disco Home Staging Honey Baked Ham Howard’s Donuts Incredible Pizza J. Fitzpatrick Jewelers Jim’s Place East J. Maxwell Josef’s Jewelry Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Kantor Greg Kemp, DDS Kitzi Konica Minolta Danka Imaging Kris & Co. Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Lake Barbara Latiolais Leon Loard Portrait Sitting Life Time Fitness Cindi Liles Liz & Me. Co. Lola’s Boutque Lucchesi’s Lynn Doyle Florists Magic Broom Services The Mail Center Malco Theaters Margarita Mexican Restaurant MBS Direct Joyce McCue Kathy McDonald McDonald Murrman Center McDowell Marketing Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Redbirds Memphis Zoo Mr. & Mrs. Russ Mills Mr. & Mrs. Steve Montgomery Mozzelle Boutique Natalie’s Liquor Store Newk’s Express Café LuAnn Noelke Oak Hall Erin O’Connor Olive Garden One Sharp Dude Jim Orsak Pack It Up Dan Pallme Parker Uniforms Parmasters – Mike Allen The Peabody Perkins Restaurant P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Pitner Driving School Platinum Jewlery Poshé Day Spa Susan Prince Mike Pulido, DDS 10 Putt-Putt Golf & Games Melinda Quinn Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rodriguez Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Wolfchase Provie Rose Russo’s NY Pizzeria St. Francis of Assisi School Nia Saeed SBA Administration SBA All Sports Camp SBA Athletic Department SBA Boys Basketball Camp SBA Chapter Mu Alpha Theta SBA Cheer Camp SBA Computer Camp SBA Crossroads Concert Series SBA Dance/Pom Camp SBA Drama Department SBA Football Camp SBA Girls Basketball Camp SBA Project Graduation SBA Project Graduation Trivia Night SBA Soccer Camp SBA Spirit Shop SBA Tennis Camp SBA Volleyball Camp Kathleen Schettler Sentilles Boutique Sew Just Imagine Becky Siano Smith & Smith CPA Dorothy Smith The Social Butterfly Something Fishy Aquariums/Ponds Sona Med Spa Southwestern Distributing Co. Southwind Wine & Spirits Spring Creek ranch Stereo One Stonebridge Golf Club Claire Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sweeney Tennessee Limousine Service Thomas Kinkade Gallery Trinity Liquor Gail Tucci University of Memphis Athletics Urban Fitness Kickboxing Vanelli’s Deli Richard Villane Optometry Anne Waddell Marta Weiss Dave Wicker Wiemar’s Jewelry Jody Wilkins Mr. & Mrs. Don Williams Wolfchase Honda/Nissan VOLUNTEERS Chair Karen Barnett • Our emcee Mr. Tom Prestigiacomo, long-time Memphis radio personality and father of Katie Prestigiacomo ’04. Acquisitions Committee Julie Bardos – Chair Jill Frierott – Computer entry coordinator Karen Cumings – Item coordinator Debbie Duszak Susan Holliday Kelly Jeffrey Joyce McCue Provie Rose Shannon Schuhlein Gail Tucci Lisa Yarbro • The wonderful SBA office staff, athletic department staff, maintenance staff and faculty, many of whom worked long hours to help make this event the success that it was. Decorations & Entertainment Clara Davidson – Chair Laura Beck Anita Murphy Food Mr. and Mrs. Louis Costabile – Chairs Bar Mr. and Mrs. Rick James – Chairs Bartenders Tim Coyle Council #9317 Knights of Columbus – Glenn Carpenter Check In Mr. and Mrs. Duane Sell – Chairs Check Out Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams – Chairs Mr. and David Boston – Chairs Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fetz Betty Siano Special thanks to the following – • The nationally recognized SBA Jazz and Rock & Soul Bands under the direction, by the equally wonderful, Tom Link EAGLE GOLF CLASSIC Sponsors & Donors Mr. and Mrs. Pat Dabaldo Orpheum Theatre Pangean-CMD Associates, Inc. Scholastic Products & Awards, Inc Swanky’s Taco Shop. Universal Manufacturing PROJECT GRADUATION CONTRIBUTIONS Gold Sponsors $500+ John and Susan Bills Mr. and Mrs. William Powers Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schneider Friend Sponsors $100-$249 Mr. and Mrs. Stan Addison Mr. and Mrs. Michael Armstrong Elliott Data Systems – Lori Wade Amy Fielder Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott Thomas and Maritucker Hanemann Helen Hargest Holland Studios Mr. and Mrs. James Holthouser Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holzemer Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hudson Deacon and Mrs. Chuck Lightcap Charles and Floyce Misenhelter Irene O. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schnell Gifts In-Kind/Service & Additional Monetary Gifts Sissy Aeschilman Audiographics Masterworks, LLC Julie Ballard Mike and Kimberly Boger Mr. and Mrs. David Boston Jan Bounds Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brown Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Brown 11 Jim Brown Jo Beth Burcl Chick fil A - Wolfchase Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph De Vastey Mr. and Mrs. Bill Doster Dr. and Mrs. Craig Esrael Jon Mark and Suzy Erstine Carla Evans Mr. and Mrs. David Foster Eleanor Gaulden Pam Gordon Cathy Hankins Tracy Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Huerta Debbie Hughes Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Jackson Chuck Kantor Kentucky Fried Chicken – Mike Craddick Knowledge Tree – Andy Gattas Malco Theaters – Larry Etter The Mail Center – Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weber Mr. and Mrs. Mike Malone Mr. and Mrs. Carey Marrs Sharon Masterson Karen McCracken Mr. and Mrs. Rick McCue Mr. and Mrs. Gene McGinnis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moore Mr. and Mrs. Phil Morreo Mr. and Mrs. James Murphree Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Tim Myers Mr. and Mrs. Ned Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Nichols Maureen Noland Roxanne Norvell Jim Orsak Sharon Pallme Dr. and Mrs. Carlo Pirani Pat Powers Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ruane Patti Russell Arnie Salazar Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schadrack Lisa Schneider Kathy Schober Cmdr. And Mrs. Paul Schuhlein Joseph Sena Becky Siano Mr. and Mrs. John Simonetti Carla Smith Leslie Smith Sonic – Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Crawford Stereo One – Mr. and Mrs. K. David Zarshenas Bette Thompson Samantha Thompson Karen Timmins Tony McGehee State Farm Mr. and Mrs. Kreg Treece Valorie Valle Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace Leigh Ann Walters Sherry Williams Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson Wolfchase Honda Trivia Nights for Project Graduation Sissy Aeschliman Alan Jackson Fan Club Julie Bardos Ernie Barrasso Bartlett Music Bartlett Pediatric Dentistry John Barzizza Cathy Bascom Beauti Control – Marsha Ditz John Bills Susan Bills Darla Boston David Boston Brooklyn Bridge Italian Restaurant Sharon Brown Mary Helen Byran Buckley’s Maria Bunch JoBeth Burcl Café Society Cain Carson Dena Chavez Chili’s Grill & Bar CiCi Pizza Buffet The Commissary Cookie Lee Jewelry Cook’s Pest Control Cordova Bowling Cordova Tans Cordova Wellness Center Corky’s Mindy Costabile Costco Cover to Cover Bookstore Dan McGuiness Pub Richard DeSaussure Suzanne DeSaussure The Dive Shop Jenny Engler Bonita Esrael Craig Esrael Economy Rental Fantastic Sam’s Monica Faquin Pat Foster Leslie Gattuso Luann Gilman Pam Gordon Eleanor Gaulden Debbie Graham Guy’s Formal Wear Cindy Hailey Lisa Hicks Amy Hogan Holland Studio of Photography Kipp Holmes Huey’s Sandi Hughes Incredible Pizza Terri Jackson Tommy Jackson Jim’s Place East Carley Johnston Diane Johnston Chuck Kantor Greg Kemp, DDS KD Krystals Eva Lantrip Lexus of Memphis – Gary York Libby’s Flowers Carol Livingston Pam Loeffel Judy Longoria Cathy MacDonald Malco Theatres Coach Caleb Marcum Cary Marrs Kim Martin Master Design Sharon Masterson Joyce McCue Lori McCue Memphis Pizza Cafe Memphis Redbirds Memphis Zoo Vicki Miller Tina Mills Dee Dee Morreo Lynn Nelson Newk’s – Collierville Christine Nichols Beth Packard Sharon Pallme Parker Uniforms Perkins Family Restaurant Fran Pier Carlo Pirani, DDS Dee Pitawanakwat Playhouse on the Square Mike Pulido, DDS Rendezvous 12 Patti Russell Rachel Sajas Christine Salazar Lisa Schneider Colin Schuhlein Shannon Schuhlein Pam Schnell Coach Don Sebren Mary Sell Irene O. Smith Chris Sniezak Pandora Stafford St. Benedict Crossroads Concert Series St Benedict Theatre Department Anne Stoddard Dorothy Sutherland Patrice Tharpe Leslie Throneberry TJ Mulligan’s Claire Tolivar George Valadie Nancy Valadie Diane Vickers Kerry Vincent Jennifer Wakefield David Walters Holly Walters Leigh Ann Walters Andrea Warling Donna Weber Mark Weber Garth Webster Yvette Webster Gary York Maria Yoser Leslie Zarshenas Ziba – Nice Hair Development SBA Board of Advisors Completes Second Year By Michael D. Allen, Chair I remember the call distinctly. “….we’re putting this new Board together…..” “….I need someone to Chair it….” “….your name came up….” I said “yes” because it is hard for me to say “no” - except to my kids. Now, two years into it, we are formed, functional (most of the time) and quite unlike most school boards that you may be familiar with. Our role is, as the name implies “advisory”. We are hopefully a good sounding board for Mr. Valadie, the occasional provider of a new idea or different perspective and when necessary - we run a little interference or provide a bit of “cover” all in SBA’s best interest. Areas our Board remains focused on include: • Keeping our technology resources current for students and faculty • Developing a long term financial plan to reduce our debt, increase our tuition assistance endowment and fund future capital and maintenance needs • Ongoing development of a Building & Grounds capital needs plan • Soliciting input from parents, students, alumni and the community at large With the close of the school year, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Buzzy Barnett, Jeff Bogue (current Secretary) and Eric Mathews who will be rotating off the Board as their terms have expired. I am also very happy to let you know that Mike Waddell has been elected the Board Chair for the next school year and he will be assisted by Don Williams as Vice Chair and Mindy Costible as Secretary. Wishing you a continued safe, relaxing summer. St. Benedict Fall and Spring events to benefit the Annual Fund! St. Benedict will host two fun and exciting events giving SBA parents, alumni and friends an opportunity to gather and meet each other. SBA Annual Golf Tournament Friday, October 22 Memphis National Golf Club (brochure included in this issue) SBA 1st Annual Spring Fling Fashion Show Saturday, March 26 Look for upcoming details at registration, in Monday Mail and on our website for exciting information about both fun events. We hope you will consider participating to support the Annual Fund and for the opportunity to gather and meet other SBA families and friends. 13 Parent Connection Mark Your Calendars! AUGUST 9............................................... New Parent Orientation Meeting 10......................................................................................Registration 12........................... First day of classes for new students only 13..................................First full day of classes for all students SEPTEMBER 6..................................................................Labor Day (no classes) OCTOBER 8....................................................... End of 1st academic quarter .......................................................Professional Day (no classes) 11................................................................ Fall break (no classes) 13........ School-wide standardized testing (noon dismissal) 21-23......................................................... Fall Production-Harvey 22......................... Eagle Golf Tournament-Memphis National NOVEMBER 1..........................................All Saints Day (Holyday-no classes) 14..................................Open House for prospective students 20.................................................Project Graduation Trivia Night 24.......................................................... Begin Thanksgiving Break 29..............................................................................Classes resume ADMISSIONS & GUIDANCE INFORMATION ADMISSIONS Beginning August 1, applications for the 2011-12 school year are now being accepted. Please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org. for admissions procedures and to download an application or you may call the Admissions Office at 260-2875 to receive an admissions packet by mail. PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: All siblings who wish to attend St. Benedict must complete the Application for Admission. If you have questions, please contact Ann O’Leary, Director of Admissions, at 260-2875 or [email protected]. GUIDANCE – Parents of seniors (Class of 2011) – 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 Test Date Sept. 11, 2010 Oct. 23, 2010 Dec. 11, 2010 Feb. 12, 2011 Apr. 9, 2011 June 11, 2011 DECEMBER 4........................................................ High School Placement Test 8....................................... Feast of the Immaculate Conception .............................................................................(Holyday-no classes) 11.................................. Make-up High School Placement Test 17...........½ day – End of semester, begin Christmas break JANUARY 3.................................................................................Classes resume 17..................................... Martin Luther King Day (no classes) 22-25..................................................................March for Life Trip Registration is available online at www.act.com. SBA Code needed for registration is 430-451. SAT TEST DATES Test Date Oct. 9, 2010 Nov. 6, 2010 Dec. 4, 2010 Jan. 22, 201 Mar. 12, 2011 May 7, 2011 June 4, 2011 FEBRUARY 5........................................................ High School Placement Test 21...................................................... Faculty Retreat (no classes) 26.................................................Project Graduation Trivia Night MARCH 11................................................... End of 3rd academic quarter 14....................................................................... Begin Spring Break 21..............................................................................Classes resume 26 ...............................................................................Fashion Show 31- April 3............................... Spring Musical-Sound of Music APRIL 16.................................................................................................. Prom 21.....................Holy Thursday (1/2 day-begin Easter Break) 25..............................................................................Classes resume MAY 12.........Baccalaureate-Church of the Incarnation, 7:00 pm 13...........................Commencement-Hope Church, 7:00 pm ....................................................Senior Project Graduation Party 24-27.............................................................................. Final exams 27........................................................Last Day of classes, ½ day Registration Deadline August 6, 2010 Sept. 17, 2010 Nov. 5, 2010 Jan. 7. 2011 Mar. 4, 2011 May 6, 2011 Registration Deadline Sept. 10, 2010 Oct. 8, 2010 Nov. 5, 2010 Dec. 23, 2010 Feb. 11, 2011 Apr. 8, 2011 May 6, 2011 Registration is available online at www.collegeboard.com. SBA Code needed for registration is 430-451. 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. 14 Parent Connection News From Home & School Association Our Home & School Association had a very successful year. All our events were very well attended and parents and students were very appreciative. We would like to thank our committee chairs and volunteer parents who gave so much of their time to make it all possible. A special thank you to Joyce McCue for her two years as Co-President. Joyce has moved to Virginia and she and her family will be truly missed. Shannon Schuhlein will be Co-President for the year 2010-11. We are very pleased she has agreed to step in. We will need parent volunteers for next year and help at registration. If you are interested, please contact Barbara Hervey at [email protected] or 674-1658. It will only take a couple hours and it is a good opportunity to meet a lot of new parents. Make sure you watch Monday Mail for information about meetings, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities for 2010-2011. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, again, for a great 2009-10. See you in August! Home and School Association Officers – Co-Presidents: Barbara Hervey, Shannon Schuhlein Treasurer: DeeAnn Van Hoeck Secretary: Rose Paratore Special Committee Chairs: Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Claire Tolivar, DeeAnn Van Hoeck Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days – Claire Tolivar First Friday Adoration – Fashion Show – Honor Society Reception – Jill Frierott Project Graduation – Sissy Aeschliman, Chuck Kantor Eagle Bucks – Jill Frierott Used Uniform Sale – Kim Turner Spirit Shop- Julie Bardos Activities: Junior Ring Ceremony – Barbara Hervey, Kelly Jeffrey Father/Daughter Dance – Father/Son Redbird Game – Julie Bardos Mother/Daughter Tea – Debbie Demiroz Mother/Son Dinner – Nancy Wiley Class Representatives: Seniors: Juniors: Sophomores: Freshmen: Romy Schaaf We need help for a number of these positions. Contact Barbara Hervey, 674-1658, if you are interested. You can find the 2010/11 Membership Form on the web site at www.sbaeagles.org, click ”parents” – dues are $40.00. Project Graduation The 2010 Project Graduation was a huge success, with the graduates enjoying a fun event all through the night capped off by collecting their prizes and “goody bags” full of great stuff for college. Senior Parents, be sure to be on the look out for information on Project Graduation for the class of 2011. The support fundraisers – Trivia Nights are set (see calendar in this issue). PG is a fun event for the graduates, but for all involved, too. Volunteers and ideas are needed. Chairs for this year’s event are Sissy Aeschliman and Chuck Kantor. They will be available at registration with all the information you will need. About Our Faith † In Memoriam 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. Robert Chapman, 60, father of Amanda Bailey Bogart (’97) passed away on May 30, 2010. David Dunham (’02), 26, brother of John Dunham (’94) and brother-in-law of Lulie Wahid Dunham (’95), passed away on June 30, 2010. 15 About Our Faith About Our Faith Reflection By John Phillips, SBA Theology Teacher As I entered my first year as a Theology teacher at St. Benedict at Auburndale last fall, I was looking forward to many interesting events. I attended Catholic schools for twelve years, and most of my career has been spent in the Catholic school system. So I really wasn’t expecting much in the form of surprises. But little did I know that I would be presented with a surprise in October. One of my freshman students, Brittney Beckham, approached me one day after class and asked me if I would be her sponsor for the Sacrament of Confirmation as she entered the Catholic faith. This was a first for me. Of course, I said yes. I was honored and felt blessed that a student would consider me for such an important role in her life. I was confirmed in my Catholic elementary school, and since my entire family is Catholic, I really have never known or have been associated with someone converting to Catholicism. The process was enjoyable and enlightening, as was the ceremony at the Easter Vigil at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Signed with the gift of the Spirit in Confirmation, Christians more perfectly become the image of their Lord and are filled with the Holy Spirit to help overcome the tendency to sin (concupiscence) that remains after Baptism. They bear witness to him before all the world and eagerly work for the building up of the Body of Christ. This is living out the mission entrusted to us by Christ and expressed preeminently in the Eucharistic liturgy. It is a wonderful Sacrament of Initiation that sometimes is even often misunderstood by members of the Catholic Church. I am happy that Brittney chose me to be her sponsor. But I am even happier that she has been called to Catholicism to renew her faith in God. The term catholic means “universal.” The student body at St. Benedict at Auburndale is not entirely made up of Catholics. Brittney represents the school’s philosophy that we, as Catholics, welcome all to share in our life in Christ, especially our students, whether they be Catholic or not. Being a Confirmation sponsor has been a big reason why I have enjoyed my first year at St. Benedict, since it has brought me closer to God as well. The Faith is Strong at SBA St. Benedict High School’s annual Crowning of Mary ceremony provided students the opportunity to honor the Blessed Mother with prayers, songs and flowers. Selected to crown the Blessed Mother are seniors Sarah Longoria (left) and Christina Vanelli. Each theology class, then, placed flowers around the foot of the courtyard prayer garden statue of Mary. St. Benedict Theology teachers enjoyed a moment with Father Ben Bradshaw (front right) during a break of his daylong Theology of the Body Seminar on a Saturday in April at St. Francis Hospital. The conference was sponsored by the Diocese of Memphis Natural Family Planning Center under the direction of Mary Pat Van Epps. At front (from left) Eric Wells, Laura Cheseldine, Erin Seboldt and Father Bradshaw. Back (from left) Patrick Smith John Paul Masterson, NFP Director Mary Pat Van Epps and John Phillips. The Theology faculty was also awarded the 2009-10 Certificate of Excellence in Catechist Faith Formation by the Diocesan Office of Catechesis this spring (front, from left) Christine Giles, Eric Wells, Joan Best, Laura Cheseldine, John Phillips and Erin Seboldt; (back from left) SBA Principal George Valadie, John Paul Masterson, Patrick Smith and Khira Rotty. The last all-school Mass of the year was celebrated by St. Francis Pastor and Diocesan Vicar General Monsignor Peter Buchignani. Following Mass, students and faculty took the opportunity to sing “Happy Birthday” to Monsignor and present him with a couple of birthday gifts, including an Honorary SBA Diploma, and to thank him for all he has done and continues to do for SBA. A very busy person in the Diocese, Monsignor finds time to also serve on the inaugural SBA Advisory Board. Monsignor accepts his gifts from incoming SGA President Cody Hubbard (left) and incoming Senior Class President John Bamrick with a grin and thanks. “Even though I graduated from another school here in Memphis, I do love SBA and enjoy being a part of all the activities. These gifts mean so much and I will display my new diploma proudly,” he said. 16 Faculty Focus SBA Says Farewell to Veteran Teacher Mademoiselle Joan Best By Mary Lou Stauffer, SBA English Teacher and friend of Ms. Best “So long, farewell, alveidezig, GOOD BYE“: words to a once popular song from The Sound of Music. The Von Trapp family is leaving their homeland for a better, safer life. It is a bitter sweet moment! We, at St. Benedict, know that feeling of happiness and sadness, as an icon of our school bids us adieu, not for a safer life, but for the good life that comes with retirement. Ms. Joan Best has put in her time at SBA for the last 22 years. But she has actually been teaching for 39 years! Throughout the years, Joan has taught in a number of places, experiencing the cold snow of Ohio and the warm sun of Florida. SBA is the place she has called her “home away from home” upon returning to her hometown of Memphis. Imagine the number of minds she molded over the years! For many years, Joan was the freshman English teacher at SBA. She set the bar for those young minds, helping students develop literary and writing skills that would be benefit them throughout high school, college and life. In her own high school and college life, Joan worked as an intern in the Tennessee government. (Her boss, I believe, was Al Gore senior!). It is no wonder, then, that when SBA was in need of an additional government teacher, that Joan stepped in with the expertise necessary to teach seniors the intricate workings of the American government! Even so, it is the beauty of the French language that Joan has passionately shared with everyone. In the early years, Joan scheduled trips to France so her students could use their newly acquired language and soak in the French culture. Meanwhile, SBA students and faculty look forward to important French “holidays” knowing they will reap the benefits. Brie, éclairs and of course, “William Faulkner’s favorite quiche” are always a part of the celebratory cuisine. (okay, the quiche being Faulkner’s favorite may be a stretch…but who cares? It’s delicious!) No longer will the halls of SBA ring out with a bon jour every morning! But, SBA wishes Joan the best (no pun intended) as we release her to enjoy the wonderful world of retirement. We know she will be sleeping late, traveling, reading, working crossword puzzles, drinking tea and experiencing all the good things retirement brings. Ainsi, Best Mademoiselle, au revoir! Vous allez nous manquer énormément! Upon hearing of Ms. Best’s retirement, Auburndale and SBA alumni share their memories and thanks – Donna Farnsworth Crisp (Auburndale ’79) – “I have many fond memories from Auburndale and you are certainly high on the list of teachers….You had such a way of making history come alive!” Amber Reeves Williamson (SBA ’96) – "There aren’t many educators who would sacrifice personal time to come in before school hours and teach a French III course to a single student, but you did exactly that …. and laid the foundation for me to spend an unforgettable year of college in Lille, France.” Brad Stidham (SBA ’00) – "I loved your class with wonderful reading assignments, enthusiasm and keen insights you provided which surely helped me develop my critical reading skills for my future profession as an attorney.” Sarah Dickens Evans (SBA’01) – "I still remember freshman English class with you crawling on the floor to act out a part in a play; it is a part of high school I will never forget.” Dr. Kay Habenicht (SBA ’01) – “You truly cared about us as people. You have touched so many of us over the years…I am where I am today because of your hard work 17 Faculty Focus and dedication to me. Thanks for helping me become a doctor.” Kevin Coll (SBA ’03) - … “as a public relations professional and semi-professional writer I constantly hear you in my head saying ‘passive voice, passive voice!’ One thing is for sure, Ms. Best, you will always be remembered by me for your passion, dedication and love for your students.” Amy Winkler (SBA ’07) – “Thank you for your enthusiasm for teaching and for creatively integrating the material we covered into our lessons. You incorporated the material with everyday life, but also emphasized the importance of God in our lives.” Anna Cabe (SBA ’09) – “While our classes were interesting, to say the least, perhaps the most I learned from you was a desire to live life fully and purposefully as you have. If one woman could do everything you have done and impacted as many people as you have, what is stopping me from following my dreams and making a difference? And, so Ms. Best, I thank you for being an example worth emulating…” at private schools in Memphis as Head of School, Principal, College Counselor and has developed a curriculum and an inclass program for students with special needs. Dr. Brock has also taught at the University of Memphis in the Department of Education where she was responsible for supervising student teachers and teaching Models of Instruction and Classroom Management at the graduate level. Science Teacher Travels to China SBA science teacher Michelle Wilkes (’02) was invited by the Memphis Zoo to travel to China in May with their research team to work with China researchers, reserve managers, foresters, and policy makers to coordinate the next phase of a landscape-level biodiversity conservation initiative in the Qinling Mountains of central China. During part of her stay, Michelle worked at a salamander farm. Michelle learned that giant salamanders are an endangered species because they are hunted for medical purposes and for their meat, which is considered a delicacy. The Chinese giant salamander is the largest living amphibian and can reach over 1.8 meters in length. Here, she holds a 16-year old female used for breeding in captivity. Michelle follows-up this exciting adventure to China with a summer internship at the zoo to gain research for her master thesis in Biology. St. Benedict Welcomes New Academic Affairs Director St. Benedict welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Brock as Director of Academic Affairs. She assumes this position upon the retirement of Dr. Wanda Winnette who has served for five years in this capacity at the school. Dr. Brock has 20 years of experience in education as a teacher and in administration. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University followed by a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Memphis and her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the College of Education at the University of Memphis. She has served in educational administration 18 Faculty Focus SBA Welcomes a Flock of Little Eagles Several faculty members have recently had new family members enter the world Nancy and George Valadie welcomed their first grandchild, William Brady Cottle, born on May 5 (8 lbs, 1 oz). He is the son of Katy and Clint Cottle of Memphis. English teacher and yearbook sponsor Mary Skierczynski welcomed her first child, Lucy McGuire Skierczynski, on May 6 (6 lbs, 11 oz.). History Department Chair Kristen Browning welcomed Samantha Kristine Browning on June 17 (6 lbs, 10 oz.). Alumni Director Bret Bilbrey welcomed his first nephew, Brandon Fenwick Simkanin on June 14 (6 lbs, 11oz). 19 Headline News St. Benedict Knowledge Bowl Team Wins TV Championship The St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Knowledge Bowl teams enjoyed great success this year as they captured their second TV championship. The school’s team has advanced to the “Final Four” in the WREG-TV Mid-South Knowledge Bowl Competition the past six years with two runner-up finishes and now two championships. This year’s TV team won a decisive victory (230-135) in the championship match with Christian Brothers High School. The school has several teams that compete in academic bowl competitions throughout the year. The TV team captured the 32-team, WREG-TV competition by defeating Arlington, Ridgeway, Munford, Collierville (last year’s champion) in the semi-finals and CBHS for the championship. Each of the team members received scholarship monies for their success. BOP Director David Boyd (left) congratulates SBA honorees at the Awards ceremony along with ceremony Emcee Tom Prestigiacomo (right) – Mr. Valadie, Coach Angie Buchanan-Volleyball Coach of the Year, Hannah Kurtz-Volleyball Top Five Finalist, Paul Frierott-Athlete of the Year Top Five Finalist and Colin Schuhlein-Scholar Athlete Top Five Finalist. (Not pictured-Callie Tran-Scholar Athlete Top Five Finalist.) St. Benedict Senior Receives Two Military Academy Appointments St. Benedict graduating senior Colin Schuhlein received, a rare, two appointments to military academies – the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He has accepted the appointment to the Naval Academy and was recognized at the Senior Awards Ceremony by Mrs. Sandra Hannah (right), who Members and sponsors of the St. Benedict Knowledge Bowl TV team gather in celebration of their second TV championship; (from left) sponsor Erin Seboldt, junior Louis De Gruy, seniors Dylan Holzemer, Nick Foster, Rebekah Herrman, Principal George Valadie, senior Nathan Cummings and sponsor Patrick Smith. SBA Takes Home Two BOP® Team Trophies It took all he could muster for Mr. Valadie to hold onto and carry out the two trophies (see Sports section) awarded SBA at the Annual Commercial Appeal Pepsi Best of the Preps awards ceremony in early June. Those athletes, coaches and staff on hand were elated when SBA’s name was called as winning the Division II-AA Team Champion Award and the Female Division Team Champion Award. SBA has won the BOP team awards in the past, most recently last year for the Division II-AA Award, but not two in one year. Each trophy will remain on display in the main office until next year’s BOP awards program. represented the Department of the Navy and the Blue and Gold Office of West Tennessee. Colin’s father Commander Paul Schuhlein was on hand for the congratulations. Mrs. Hannah said that an average 17,500 applications are made and only 1,240 appointments are offered. Colin’s education at the Naval Academy is valued at $385,000. 20 Achievements 2009-2010 Senior Awards 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 Sarah Longoria and Colin Schuhlein. The 2010 graduating class of 249 was offered over 470 meritbased college scholarships valued at $10.4 million. Valedictorian was Rebekah Herrman with the highest cumulative GPA She will attend Christian Brothers University. Callie Tran and James Riley were named CoSalutatorians for the second highest cumulative GPA. Callie will attend St. Louis University and James will attend Mississippi State University. Colin Schuhlein 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. Colin was selected by a vote of the SBA faculty. Michael Hogan (left) and Colin Schuhlein (right) and Paige Bolden and Mary-Kate Cooke were selected Mr. and Miss SBA, in a tie, as the ideal SBA students by the faculty. William Ralston received the Helen T. “Sandy” Riggs Scholarship Award to use at the college of his choice. The Riggs Award is presented to the student who has shown outstanding accomplishment, exemplary behavior and a dedication to furthering his education. SENIOR SUPERLATIVES (selected by senior class) MOST DEDICATED: Lori McCue, Andrew Thomas MOST SPIRITED: LeeAnn Schober, Boomer Martin MOST LIKELY TO BE REMEMBERED: Taylor King, Tim Duncan CONTRIBUTED MOST TO THE CLASS: Melissa Barnett, Michael Hogan MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Callie Tran, Nathan Cummings BEST ALL AROUND: Paige Bolden, Colin Schuhlein MOST TALENTED: Natalie Smith, Ian Miller MOST ATHLETIC: Rasie Turner, Paul Frierott FRIENDLIEST: Katie Jarvis, Michael Sena WITTIEST: Christina Vanelli, Wen Powers Major Michael Schoenborn presents a full Army ROTC Scholarship to Kyle Treece which he plans to use at Mississippi State University. Following his collegiate career, Kyle will be commissioned in the U.S. Army. Allie and Matt Hotz received the Golden Eagle Award for soaring beyond the expectations that others set before them. They were selected by a vote of the faculty for their determination, diligence and dedication. 21 Achievements Brea Armstong and Andrew Thomas were selected by the Germantown Exchange Club to receive their Youth of the Month Award in April. Nathan Cummings was named a National Merit Finalist Scholarship winner for the Georgia Institute of Technology. Ginna Hargest was recognized for having perfect attendance throughout her four years of high school. The WalMart Family Foundation Scholar Award was presented to Daryl Stephens. Matt Murphy placed first in the CBU Engineering Competition in the Tower category in April. The following students captured awards in the annual Foreign Language Fair at the University of Memphis in April – first place in projects-Louis Focht, John Hofer; third place in Crafts-Hayden Morrissett, Michael Steele. Senior Presented LifeBlood Scholarship SBA’s Chapter of the National Honor Society, in partnership with Lifeblood, holds yearly fall and spring blood drives. This was the second year for LifeBlood to offer scholarship monies when a school reaches its goal based on enrollment. For the second year SBA has met and exceeded the goal by collecting 121 units of blood. Ryan McGinn was presented with this year’s scholarship from LifeBlood representative Shelly Sumner for his dedication to the success of the SBA blood drives. Governor’s Schools Selections SBA students selected by Tennessee Governor’s Schools for 2010 are; (from left) Marc Cabe Governor’s School for International Studies, Katie Incardona and Leigh Pinkston, Governor’s School for the Humanities and Thomas Summers, Governor’s School for Emerging Technologies. The following seniors completed their two-year commitment to the Bridge Builders leadership program and graduated this spring – Lauren Baskin, Nikki Benedetti, Hunter Black, Paige Bolden, Sheena Boyce, Veronica Brown, Bryan Davidson, Katherine Gaudino, Brittney Gregory, Allie Hotz, Katie Jarvis, Aaron Knox, Lori McCue, Patrick McGinnis, Chelsea Orland, Kristel Quon, Ariel Revere, Ashley Simien, Rasie Turner, Christina Vanelli, Ryan Wynne, Layla Zashenas. SBA, in support of the annual Kids Kan winter/spring food drive effort, laid claim, once again, to the school championship award for the most cans donated. Achievements SBA’s Commercial Appeal Academic All-Stars were honored at a luncheon in May along with others from schools around the Mid-South. They gather here with Mr. Valadie following the luncheon at the Hilton Hotel; (front from left) Mr. Valadie, Callie Tran, Leigh Pinkston, Rebekah Herrman, Louis De Gruy, Theo Sell; (middle row from left) Karl Schwab, Bryan Davidson, Lori McCue, Jake Conroy; (back row from left) Dylan Holzemer, Nathan Cummings, Colin Schuhlein. The following math students competed in the annual Tennessee Math Teachers Association (TMTA) competition at CBU and were extremely successful in their categories – Algebra I, Top 15%-Tristan Garner; Algebra II, Top 25%-Allie Cumings; Geometry, Top 10%-Brandon Brown; PreCalculus, Top 15%-Katie Incardona, Statistics, tied for First Place-Jake Conroy, Jacob Wiley. Also representing SBA in the competition – Algebra I-Trey Haff, Crain Hubbard, Caitlin McCurdy, Connor Ryan, Sara Stukenborg; Algebra II-Wendy Alyea, Matt Chernauskas, Will Doster, Zach Noelke, Erica Ring, Catherine Stukenborg, Thomas Summers; Geometry-Renee Adamec, Morgan Baioni, Brandon Brown, Aaron Cummings, Alex Graziosi, Rachel Sowell, Brittany Taylor, Casey Wagner; Pre-Calculus-Colleen Cummings, Katie Incardona, Zack Miller, Connor Mitchell, Helena Orgeron, Karl Schwab, Taylor Seaman, Theo Sell, Peter Trzil, Paul Wagner; Calculus-Nathan Cummings, Wes Hendren, Rebekah Herrman, Adam Marchand, James Riley. Harold Pierson received the Memphis Central Rotary Club Character Achievement Award and $1,000 check recognizing him for concern for others, strength of purpose and commitment to excellence. 22 Achievements Leigh Pinkston participated in the National Achievement Scholarship Program through the 2009 PSAT/NMSQT testing program. She is among 4,700 across the country who participated. National Spanish Exam Award winners are – State of Tennessee Silver Medal (third in the state)-Lizzie Rapalo; gold medals-Lilianna Clark, Lizzie Rapalo; silver medalsCarolina Flores, Katie Incardona; bronze medalsRhiannon Black, Chase Colling, Katie Frierott, Julia Lima, Caitlin Terry; Honorable Mention-Wendy Alyea, Ivy-Lynn Anderson, Holly Black, Carrie Cantin, Allison Fetz, Rebecca Haskins, Jake Jeffrey, Diego Lavarreda, Carmen Martinez, Anna McCrarey, Caitlin McCurdy, Anne Marie Miller, Alanna Murphy, Jordan Norwood, Anna Pallme, Bianey Paramo, Sarah-Claire Parker, Kaitlyn Peperone, Katie Speer, Josh Stoddard, Denise Sweeney, Brittany Taylor, Kendall Tooker, Annelise Vasques, Amanda Verhaak, Paige Williams. sacrifices his parents make to provide for his education, that of his two brothers and a sister and for the interest the teachers at St. Benedict take as they go above and beyond to help all the students. He says, “At St. Benedict, God’s love is present everyday through prayers said before and after each class period, in readings and at Mass, and through the teachers. My faith in God has grown because of prayer and great people to lean on. My formal Catholic education may end in the future, but my internal Catholic education will grow like there’s no tomorrow.” Mr. Valadie and Andrew’s parents were on hand to congratulate Andrew as he received his award; (from left) Mr. Valadie, Theresa Zazzara, Michael Zazzara, Tracey Russell Culley, daughter of Mr. Russell; Andrew Zazzara; Chris Cathey, Mr. Russell’s nephew and SBA graduate (‘99) and fiancé Dana Watkins and Drew Bringhurst, friend of the Russell family and SBA graduate (‘00). Three students captured third place in the Mid-South Spring Stock Market Game – John Bamrick, Alex Bardos, Trey Wilkins. Paul Wagner was awarded the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal. Jacob Wiley completed his service project for his candidacy for Eagle Scout in May at Belmont Village Assisted Living. His project included designing the space for a flag pole for the American flag, seating area for the residents and raising of the flag at the facility. Andrew Zazzara Receives Scholarship for Essay Rising senior Andrew Zazzara was selected to receive the Annual Bobby Russell Memorial Scholarship. The award was established by Mr. Russell’s family and friends following his untimely death and is given annually to an SBA student based on an essay submitted. Mr. Russell was struck and killed by an automobile driven by an occupant under the influence. The accident occurred while Mr. Russell was working in the front yard of his home in 1995. His two sons, Trey (2000), Wes (’98) are graduates of SBA. His wife, Dell, is a long-time spokesperson for MADD (Mothers against Drunk Driving). A fund was established to afford a worthy SBA student tuition assistance based on the essay submitted and titled, “What a Catholic School Education Means to Me.” Andrew’s essay, one of many, was anonymously selected by the scholarship fund committee. In his essay, Andrew expresses his appreciation for the The Eagle’s Eye Recognized by Press Association SBA’s student newspaper, The Eagle’s Eye, was recently recognized by the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) for senior high schools with an enrollment of 500-1,000 in their Annual Review and Contest Awards. The paper won First Place in competition with 14 other schools from across the country. Recognition of the paper’s award appeared in the Association’s publication, American Scholastic Journalist. Newspaper sponsor is Dianna Cervetti. Senior members of this year’s staff are; (below from left) Editor Michael Hogan, Reporter Meagan Nichols, Copy Editor, Lori McCue and Reporters Becca Horton and Wen Powers; (top from left) Page Editors Paige Bolden and Andrew Thomas. 23 Achievements ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ARTS Music & Drama Departments Get Around Town Colin Pitawankwat was selected to the All-West Blue Jazz Band for trumpet Nikki Baker and Megan Schwab represented SBA at the UT-Martin Honor Band Symposium in January. All-West Honors Choir selections were: Madeline Marconi and Jenny Mills. The SBA band classes held a workshop for 7th and 8th grade music students from St. Francis of Assisi School this spring. Under the direction of SBA instrumental music teacher Tom Link and St. Francis music teacher and SBA alum Jordan Wells (’04), the young students interacted and performed with the high school students. The SBA Jazz Band, once again, was selected to provide entertainment for the annual Catholic Schools “Angels of the School Awards” dinner. This year some band alumni joined the group in a very entertaining evening of music. They were congratulated by Bishop J. Terry Steib for their talent and service. St. Benedict’s spring musical, Singin’ in the Rain, was nominated in several categories in the first Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. The program recognizes achievement in all areas of high school musical theatre in the Mid-South. Twenty schools participated and SBA had finalists in seven categories – Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Scenic Design, Best Actor – Wen Powers as Don Lockwood, Best Supporting Actor – Michael Robinson as Cosmo, Best Cameo Performance – Mary Kate Henderson as the Hairdresser and Best Direction – Cindy Wells & Bret Bilbrey. In addition, some of the cast members appeared on morning TV programs – Michael Robinson, Biannca Macchiarella and Wen Powers appeared on “Good Morning, Memphis” on WHBQChannel 13 and Michael, Mary Kate Henderson and Wen appeared on “Live at 9” on WREG-Channel 3. Visual Artists Claim Recognition The following students received certificates for art submitted to the annual Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Art Exhibit at St. Francis Hospital – Michael Allen and Rebecca Noel for photography and Allison Fetz for her pastel drawing. As an added honor, these students’ art was selected by St. Francis Hospital to become a part of their permanent collection. Brianna Averwater’s art was selected for the recently renovated LeBonheur Hospital’s permanent collection. Her work was selected from 3,500 submitted. Allison Fetz and Ashlyn Robinson had art selected by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art for their first community-created, community-curated Memphis Scene exhibition in the youth division. All 85 pieces of artwork submitted for the exhibition were featured in a PowerPoint show and reception on June 5th and are on exhibition until through July. Ashlyn’s work was titled “Jazz Cats” and Allison’s (pictured here) was in honor of B.B. King. Her work was also selected by the museum to be featured on the cover of their events brochure that has a circulation of 5,000. 24 On & Off Campus A Classical Art and History Education for Students, Parents and Teachers (front to back) Derek Crowder, Dr. David Crowder, John Gavin, Theresa Ong, Gretchen Smith, Holly Graham and Sandi Chando try their hands at cooking at the Apicius Culinary School in Florence, Italy. By Sandi Chando, Trip Sponsor Spain’s Gaudi, Picasso, Velázquez, Goya and El Greco and Italy’s Michelangelo, Raphael, Bramante and all things Roman delighted the eyes and minds of SBA students and parents June 6-17. The school-sponsored educational trip allowed six students of the group of 22 to complete college level study abroad credits experiencing classic art, architecture and ancient history. Some interesting aspects of the trip included transportation by overnight ferry across the Mediterranean Sea from Barcelona to the port of Rome, high-speed trains, a funicular on the Isle of Capri, a catamaran across the Bay of Naples and the subways of Madrid. Cooking school in Florence and gladiator school in Rome were handson activities enjoyed by all travelers. The Vatican City tour, a visit to St. Peter’s and St. John Lateran and the catacombs of St. Sebastian made a spiritual impact on all participants. Some were lucky enough to see Pope Benedict XVI make his rounds Wednesday morning in St. Peter’s Square. Chaperones for this trip were Sandi Chando and Karen Terre. Next June SBA students, parents, teachers and alumni will travel to England, Scotland and Ireland with National Education Travel Company (NETC). For information contact Sandi Chando, [email protected] or Eric Wells, [email protected]. Gaudi’s Parc Guell in Barcelona, Spain was an interesting stop for SBA travelers; (from left, front to back) Meghan O’Brien, Theresa Ong, Max Gavin, Katie Jarvis, Nick Foster, Derek Crowder, Gretchen Smith, Kristel Quon, Connor O’Brien, Alex Watson, Holly Graham and Dylan Holzemer. The SBA night at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in April raised $500 for the library. Offering entertainment for Davis-Kidd patrons were Michael Robinson and Wen Powers. Talent Show winners wowed the students with their performances in the annual SGA Talent Show. Ian Miller won first place with his guitar piece of a song he wrote. Paul Wilson tied for second with his very unique dance with Michael Hogan and Carly Pirani’s parody and dance routine. College Credit Study Abroad students visit the Colosseum in Rome; (from left) Derek Crowder, Theresa Ong, Gretchen Smith, Holly Graham, Max Gavin and Dylan Holzemer. 25 On & Off Campus Ms. Cathleen Zeanah’s Creative Writing class enjoyed a special visit from COMMERCIAL APPEAL columnist Geoff Calkins, who spoke about his current journalism career following his earlier career as an attorney. Capturing 3rd place were Christina Vanelli, Danielle Nesterwowich and Melanie Yerger with their tap routine. Mu Alpha Theta’s annual Pi Day raised $1,000 that they donated to the Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis for their efforts in Haiti. Pi Day raises money by encouraging students to place money in jars of the teachers that want to get a “pie” in the face and the sale of pie slices at all three lunches. Teachers chosen this year were Dory Heideman, Bobby Lawrence (subbing for Tammi Portanova) and Patrick Smith. As the nephew of the Director of the Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis Dr. Gordon Kraus, Coach J.P. Masterson (center), a former president of Mu Alpha Theta at SBA (’03), accepts the money for the mission from Sponsor Mrs. Annette Dabaldo, President Callie Tran and Mr. Valadie. Senior Class officers present their gift to the school following the Senior Awards Ceremony – a $3,000 check and a very unique clock that now hangs over the entrance to the dining hall; (from left) SGA rep Katie Jarvis, Treasurer Ariel Revere, President Andrew Thomas, SGA rep Colin Schuhlein, Secretary Mary-Kate Cooke, Chaplain Callie Tran, SGA rep Melissa Barnett, Vice President Boomer Martin and SGA rep Paige Bolden. 26 Sports 2009-10 Athletic Awards And Achievements Senior Special Awards Adam Casey – Smith Excellence Award Paul Frierott – SBA Male Athlete of the Year, SBA Nominee for Best of Preps Male Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist) Katherine Gaudino – SBA Nominee for UNICO Brian Piccolo Award Alexis Lucus – SBA Female Athlete of the Year Will Macpherson – Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete School Representative Joey Piacenti – SBA Nominee for UNICO Brian Piccolo Award LeeAnn Schober – SBA Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Colin Schuhlein – SBA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year, SBA Nominee for Best of Preps Male Scholar Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist) Nick Stengel – SBA Nominee for Memphis ChapterNational Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Award Kristen Sturdivant – SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Female Athlete of the Year Callie Tran –Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete School Representative, Best of Preps Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Nominee (Top Five Finalist) Rasie Turner – Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Megan Van Eaton – Smith Excellence Award Front (from left) LeeAnn Schober, Callie Tran, Megan Van Eaton, Katherine Gaudino, Alexis Lucus and Kristen Sturdivant; Back (from left) Colin Schuhlein, Will Macpherson, Adam Casey, Joey Picaenti, Paul Frierott, Nick Stengel. Picture inset – Rasie Turner Team Awards Baseball: Offensive Player of the Year – Bradley Noland Pitcher of the Year – Sam Moll Hustle Award – Eric Burcl Most Improved – Matt Haefer Captains – Blake Myers, Bradley Noland Basketball: MVP – Paul Frierott 27 Defensive Player – Trey Wilkins Offensive Player – Chase Smith Eagle Award – Joey Piacenti, Megan Van Eaton Hustle Award – Joseph Hale Most Outstanding Post – Symone Daniels Most Outstanding Guard – Megan Van Eaton Senior Leadership Award – Nikki Benedetti Bowling: MVP – Alexis Lucus, Crosby Person Eagle – Emily Anderson, Ryan Cooper Most Improved – Angela Vick, Blake Fatchett Cheerleading: MVP – Kylie York Most Dedicated – Valerie Holmes, Katie Zazzara Iron Eagle Award – Natalie Jackson, Hannah LaCroix Cross Country: MVP – Madison Lessley, Jay Gilman Eagle – Kaitlyn Stoddard, Kyle Treece Most Improved – Holly Graham, Ricky Morning Dance: Iron Eagle – Brea Armstong Determined to Soar – Melissa Muns Football: MVP – Trey Wilkins Eagle – Nick Stengel Coaches’ Award – Joseph Misenhelter Monsignor Buchignani Award – Beau Gordon Player of the Year – Will Macyauski Golf: MVP – Olivia Ruane, Crosby Person Eagle – Rasie Turner, Paul Wagner Rookie of the Year – Morgan Kahle Most Improved – Richard Ewing Lacrosse: MVP – Lauren Macyauski MVP Defense – Catherine Mitchner, Cody Thayer MVP Offense – Kristen Bianchi, Garrett Mills Eagle – Haley Krebs, Jacob Wiley Most Improved – Katelyn Anderson Hustle Award – Cody Thayer Soccer: MVP – Julie Eckel, Paul Wagner Eagle – Alexis Moore, Colin Schuhlein Best Defense –Mary-Kate Cooke, Callie Tran, Best Midfielder – Meredith Wilkes Best Attack – Allie Cumings 12th Player Award – Tori Cullen Softball: MVP – Carlie King Lady Eagle – Kristen Sturdivant Most Improved – Jennie Burks Swimming: MVP – Storm Jones, Karl Schwab Eagle – Madeleine O’Kelly, Paul Wagner Rookie of the Year – Carmen Martinez, Clay Horton Most Improved – Marley Mitchell, Stephen Schnell Sports Tennis: MVP – Catherine Pera, Andrew Bolds Eagle – Victoria Cullen, Jeff Hebert Most Improved – Christine Lake, Bernie Smith, Adam Casey Rookie of the Year – Julia Lima, Ann Wallace, Alex Bolds Track & Field: MVP – Allison Hotz, Brad Pitawanakwat Eagle – Paige Bolden, Billy Payne Rookie of the Year – Julie Eckel Most Improved – LeeAnn Schober, John Lawson, Matt McCurdy Will to Win – Madison Lessley, Ryne Wilson All Heart – Meagan Nichols Coaches’ Award –Lexie Armstrong, DeErica Blakely, Serina Branch, Michael Chernauskas, Daniel LaForce Volleyball: MVP – Hannah Kurtz Eagle – Kirsten Rousseau Most Improved – Rachel Schuman Wrestling: MVP – Ryan Maginn, John Reber Eagle – Jeff Lamer Most Improved – Saeed Zarshenas Best of Preps-All-Metro Recognition Amanda Ashe – All-Metro Bowling Andrew Bolds – All-Metro Tennis Matt Brint – All-Metro Soccer Michael Caprio – All-Metro Track & Field Mary-Kate Cooke – All-Metro Soccer Symone Daniels – All-Metro Basketball Julie Eckel – All-Metro Soccer Paul Frierott – All-Metro Basketball Jay Gilman – All-Metro Cross Country Samantha Hankins – All-Metro Softball Kristina Headrick – All-Metro Volleyball Allison Hotz – All-Metro Track & Field Carlie King – All-Metro Softball Bradlee Kinney – All-Metro Softball Hannah Kurtz – All-Metro Volleyball (Top Five Finalist) Jeff Lamer – All-Metro Wrestling Madison Lessley – All-Metro Cross Country Mackenzie Logue – All-Metro Softball Alexis Lucus – All-Metro Bowling (Top Five Finalist) Sam Moll – All-Metro Baseball Blake Myers – All-Metro Baseball Bradley Noland – All-Metro Baseball Catherine Pera – All-Metro Tennis Crosby Person – All-Metro Bowling Brad Pitawanakwat – All-Metro Cross Country Megan Pulido – All-Metro Volleyball Ariel Revere – All-Metro Basketball LeeAnn Schober – All-Metro Track & Field Colin Schuhlein – All-Metro Cross Country Kristen Sturdivant – All-Metro Softball (Top Five Finalist) Kelsey Tompkins – All-Metro Volleyball Callie Tran – All-Metro Soccer Peter Trzil – All-Metro Bowling Megan Van Eaton – All-Metro Basketball Angela Vick – All-Metro Bowling Paul Wagner – All-Metro Soccer Trey Wilkins – All-Metro Football Saeed Zarshenas – All-Metro Wrestling Girls 4 x 100 Relay Team (Paige Bolden, Serina Branch, Rebecca Butcher, Sarah Patchen) – All-Metro Track & Field Girls 4 x 200 Relay Team (Serina Branch, Rebecca Butcher, Kaitlyn Favorite, Sarah Patchen) – All-Metro Track & Field Girls 4 x 400 Relay Team (Paige Bolden, Julie Eckel, Katelyn Graham, LeeAnn Schober) – All-Metro Track & Field Girls 4 x 800 Relay Team (Julie Eckel, Katelyn Graham, Meagan Nichols, Shannon Rooker) – All-Metro Track & Field Coach Angie Buchanan – BOP Volleyball Coach of the Year Allie Hotz captured the Girls Region Shot Put crown for the second straight year and finished fourth in the State. She is joined by the girls track team members who advanced to state; ( front from left) LeeAnn Schober, Paige Bolden, Sarah Patchen; (back from left) Kaitlyn Favorite, Rebecca Butcher,Katelyn Graham, Julie Eckel, Allie Hotz, Meagan Nichols, Serina Branch and Shannon Rooker. All-Region, All-Tournament, AllState, Special Awards Michael Caprio – 6th in State Pole Vault Track & Field Mary Kate Cooke – All-Region Tournament & Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Soccer Symone Daniels – 1st Team AllRegion MVP, All-Region Tournament, Collierville Dragon-Fire Tournament MVP & Tennessee Sportswriters Association All-State Basketball 28 Sports Julie Eckel – All-Region, Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches Association & Tennessee Sportswriters Association AllState Soccer; 2nd Team All-Region Basketball Paul Frierott – 1st Team All-Region, All-Tournament Team & Ledbetter Better Player of the Game (vs. Bartlett) Basketball Katherine Gaudino – Honorable Mention All-Region Volleyball Jay Gilman – 3rd in State Cross Country Samantha Hankins – All-Region Softball Kristina Headrick – All-Region Volleyball Allie Hotz – 2nd Team All-Region Basketball; Region Champion & State 4th Place Track & Field Shot Put Trevor Jenkins – State Medalist Wrestling (6th Place) Carlie King – All-Region Softball Bradlee Kinney – All-Region Softball Hannah Kurtz – All-Region & Tennessee Sportswriters AllState Volleyball Jeff Lamer – State Medalist (4th Place) & 7th Place Medalist Brute-Adidas All-American Nationals Wrestling Reagan Larue – All-Region Softball Madison Lessley – 9th in State Cross Country Mackenzie Logue – All-Region Softball Ryan Maginn – State Medalist Wrestling (6th Place) Ashley Magnifico – Collierville Dragon Fire All-Tournament Basketball Garrett Mills –All-Region Lacrosse Blake Myers – Memphis Sport Magazine All-Star Carly Priani – Honorable Mention All-Region Volleyball Megan Pulido –All-Region, State Tournament MVP & Tennessee Sportswriters All-State Volleyball Ariel Revere – 1st Team All-Region Basketball LeeAnn Schober – Region Runner-up 300 Hurdles & 7th in State Track & Field Chase Smith – 2nd Team All-Region Basketball Greg Stratman – State Medalist (6th Place) Kristen Sturdivant – All-Region Softball Cody Thayer – All-Region Lacrosse Kelsey Tompkins – All-Region Volleyball Rasie Turner – Honorable Mention All-Region Basketball, SBA Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Megan Van Eaton – 1st Team All-Region & All-Region Tournament Basketball Trey Wilkins – 1st Team All-Region Offense Football, Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Football Saeed Zarshenas – State Medalist Wrestling (5th Place) Sharham Zarshenas – State Medalist Wrestling (6th Place) Girls Basketball – Region Runner-Up & State Final Four Boys Bowling – Region Runner-up & State Final Four Girls Bowling – Region &State Runner-up Boys Cross Country – County Runner-up & 3rd in State Girls Cross Country – 3rd in County & 6th in State Girls Golf – Region Runner-up & 6th in State Girls Soccer National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award (’08-’09) Softball – Region Champion & Third in State Tournament 4 x 100 Girls Track Relay Team – 6th in State 4 x 200 Girls Track Relay Team – 5th in State 4 x 400 Girls Track Relay Team – Region Runner-up & 7th in State 4 x 800 Girls Track Relay Team – Region Runner-up & 6th in State Volleyball – Region and State Champion & Memphis Sport Magazine All-Stars Coach Angie Buchanan – State Tournament Coach’s Award, BOP Coach of the Year & Tennessee Sportswriters State Coach of the Year Volleyball Coach Julie Knowles – Division II-AA West Region Girls Soccer Coach of the Year Superior Ranking Baseball – BOP Dandy Dozen Girls Basketball – BOP Dandy Dozen, State Top Ten (ranked 1st multiple weeks) Boys Cross Country – BOP Top Five Girls Cross Country – BOP Top Five Boys Soccer – BOP Dandy Dozen Girls Soccer – BOP Top Five Softball – BOP Super Six Track & Field – BOP Honor Roll-Allie Hotz, Meagan Nichols, Brad Pitawankwat, LeeAnn Schober, Girls 4 x 100 Relay, Girls 4 x 200 Relay, Girls 4 x 400 Relay, Girls 4 x 800 Relay Volleyball –BOP Top Five (finished 1st), 1st in State Wrestling – BOP Top Five SBA – BOP 1st Place Division II-AA Team Award SBA – BOP 1st Place Girls Team Award SBA – Memphis Sport Magazine High School Rankings – 4th Overall, 4th Private School, 3rd Girls Sports 29 Sports Student-Athletes Champions in the Classroom 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 2009-10. TSSAA Outstanding Teams TSSAA Distinguished Teams 3.0-3.24 – GPA 3.25-4.0 – GPA # on team Sport # on team Sport 42 Baseball 12 Boys Bowling 11 Girls Bowling 29 Boys Basketball 44 Dance 28 Girls Basketball 27 Boys Lacrosse 14 Boys Cross Country 41 Girls Lacrosse 15 Girls Cross Country 8 Boys Tennis 15 Boys Golf 32 Boys Track & Field 15 Girls Golf 34 Boys Soccer 33 Girls Soccer 18 Softball 15 Boys Swim 13 Girls Swim 10 Girls Tennis 37 Girls Track & Field 32 Volleyball Facts: SBA supports 23 sports, plus dance and cheer, with 526 student-athletes – 242 boys, 205 girls, with some playing more than one sport. There were 182 Scholar Athletes having a GPA of 3.5 or above – 75 boys, 107 girls. There were six Iron Eagles (athletes playing three sports) with five achieving scholar-athlete status. Sports Highlights Coach David Gets Hall of Fame Honor Lamer Medals at National Competition Rising junior Jeff Lamer competed in the annual Brute Adidas Nationals in Kansas City in March and came away as a Medalist for the second year. The Brute-Adidias Tournament is a national tournament with an estimated 1,500 wrestlers (from first through twelfth grades) from the continental U.S. and Hawaii participating. To claim an All-American title is extremely difficult. Seven SBA wrestling team members and two wrestlers from other area schools participated in the tournament with Lamer, who captured the 7th place National medal for his weight class. Front - Bradley Linehan; Middle Andrew Herrman, James Bond, Hunter Barker of Collierville High School and Jeff Lamer; Back Trevor Jenkins, Cody Platz of Fayette Academy, Ben Kurtz and Greg Stratman. St. Benedict Head Football Coach Mike David has been notified that he will be inducted into the San Diego County High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Coach David, who coached in the San Diego area for a number of years, had an overall record of 114-54 with league championships and state appearances. He will receive his award next year at a formal induction ceremony. Spring Teams Finish Strong The SBA baseball, soccer, softball and track teams all advanced to post-season action, again, this year. The softball team (24-14) went into the state tournament with another region title under their belts and finished third in the state. The tennis teams had one of the most successful seasons in a while as they played out of regions to advance to the state quarterfinals. The doubles team of freshman Alex Bolds and senior Adam Casey advanced to the state finals. Players advancing this year were: Boys-Alex Bolds, Andrew Bolds, Adam Casey, Jeffrey Hebert, Ronnie Sakaan and Ben 30 Sports Sell; Girls-Emily Civera, Victoria Cullen, Christine Lake, Julia Lima, Catherine Pera, Bernie Smith, Catherine Stukenborg and Ann Wallace. The track team was represented in the state meet by Paige Bolden, Serina Branch, Rebecca Butcher, Michael Caprio, Julie Eckel, Kaitlyn Favorite, Katelyn Graham, Allie Hotz, Meagan Nichols, Sarah Patchen, Shannon Rooker, LeeAnnSchober. All placed in the top ten in their events. College Bound Several Lady Eagle athletes committed to play sports in college. Sheena Boyce, softball infielder for the St. Benedict Lady Eagles softball team committed to play at Spelman College (Div. III-GSAC) next season. Soaring Eagles Track Club Advance to Summer Regions The Soaring Eagles Track Club, based at St. Benedict High School, recently competed in the Junior Olympics Track and Field Meet at Brentwood High School in Nashville, TN. The Junior Olympics program is a series of progressional events consisting of Association and Regional meets, in which athletes have the opportunity to advance to the National Championships, held in Sacramento, CA. Athletes compete in various levels according to their age group. All of the Soaring Eagles members competed at the intermediate level (ages 14-15) or the young men/women level (ages 16-18). All six athletes came home with top three medals, advancing to the Regional Level held in Monroe, LA. in July. Members of the club either attend or attended St. Benedict at Auburndale High School in Cordova, TN. They are coached by SBA Head Track Coach Dianna Cervetti. Softball rightfielder Samantha Hankins signed to continue her career with the Lady Lynx at Rhodes College (Div.III-SCAC). Two St. Benedict track and field stars signed National Letters of Intent in Track with the University of Memphis Tigers (Div. 1.-Conf USA). Meagan Nichols and Allie Hotz will join the Tigers track team next season – Nichols as a runner and Hotz for field events. Nichols will also run cross country for the Lady Tigers. (from left)Aaron Caprio, 2nd place pole vault, intermediate; Michael Caprio, 1st place pole vault, young men; Brad Pitawanakwat, 1st place 1500M and 5000M, young men; Alexa Armstrong, 2nd place 800M, 1500M, 4th place triple jump, intermediate; Luke James, 3rd place 800M, young men; Colin Pitawanakwat, 3rd place 3000M, intermediate. Dance Teams Kick Off Season as Champs The St. Benedict High School dance teams are off to another great competitive dance season. Both the varsity and junior varsity teams recently returned from camp at the University of Alabama-Birmingham where they received numerous awards. The varsity took first place for their home routine, won several spirit sticks, a super spirit stick, the team Full-Out award, a Superior Trophy and team members received all blue ribbons for their individual evaluations. Amanda Duckhon was named Drill Down Queen for the camp and Mandy Neat was runnerup. The varsity also had four girls chosen as All-American 31 Sports Dancers. They are; Allison Albonetti, Lexi Armstrong, Olivia Betterton and Ivy Anderson. The team is coached by Julie Henderson and captains are Allison Albonetti, Hannah Jenkins, Alexa Tooker, Mandy Neat and Ivy Anderson. SBA’s junior varsity dance team also had a successful week at camp bringing home first place for their home routine in the JV category, a Superior Trophy and numerous ribbons, as well. The JV had five dancers named All-American. They are; Carrie Cantin, Mallory Maddox, Brianna Berg, Hannah Bingham, and Brittany Burns. The JV team is coached by Lindsay Mullins and its captains are; Carrie Cantin, Grace Mitchell, Brianna Berg and Melissa Muns. For their outstanding performances, both teams received bids to the UDA National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, FL in February 2011. SBA JV Dance Team First Row (from left) Hannah Bingham, Taisa Harder, Kendyl Jennings, Stephanie McCarthy, Connor Jones, Abbey McCrory, Madeline Howard, Morgan Mundy, Melissa Muns, Justice Jordan, Mikayla Lawrence, Hannah Hamilton; Back Row (from left) Katherine Camilleri, Carrie Cantin, Mallory Maddox, Grace Mitchell, Brianna Berg, Rachel Smith, Brittany Burns, Layne Powers, Margarita Lizcano Hernandez, Bobbie Gillespie, Madison Roberts. SBA Varsity Dance Team First Row (from left) Casey Wagner, Abby Fehrenbacher, Rachel Fowler, Lexi Armstrong, Sarah Catherine Donlon, Becca Johnson, Kaitllyn Haefer; Second Row (from left) Allison Hurley, Alexa Tooker, Amanda Duckhorn, Sarah Ross, Katie Cassman, Michele Mundy, Morgan Baioni, Olivia Betterton; Back Row (from left) Coach Julie Henderson, Alexis Garcia, Allison Albonetti, Victoria Smith, Hannah Jenkins, Ivy Anderson, Sarah Votsmier, Mandy Neat, Chandler Boykin SBA All-American Dancers (from left) The JV selections - Carrie Cantin, Mallory Maddox, Brianna Berg, Hannah Bingham, Brittany Burns and the Varsity selections - Lexi Armstrong, Allison Albonetti, Olivia Betterton, Ivy Anderson. 32 Sports Boys And Girls Cross Country Schedule Date 8/28 9/7 9/11 9/21 9/28 10/2 10/5 10/14 10/16 11/6 TimeMeet 7:30 Jamboree 6:00 League Meet 7:15 West Tn. Invitational 5:30 League Meet 5:30 League Meet TBA Frank Horton 5:30 League Meet 5:30 JV County Championships 8:00 County Championships TBA State Meet Location Shelby Farms Shelby Farms Shelby Farms Shelby Farms Shelby Farms Shelby Farms Shelby Farms Shelby Farms Shelby Farms Steeple Chase/Nashville Football Schedule VARSITY DateOpponent Time 8/20Harding 7:00 8/27 Fayette Academy 7:00 9/3 Franklin Rd. Acad. 7:00 9/10 Bishop Byrne 7:00 9/17MAHS 7:00 9/24Carver 7:00 10/1 Manassas 7:00 10/8Open 10/15MUS* 7:00 10/22Briarcrest* 7:00 10/29CBHS* 7:00 11/5Playoffs 7:00 Bold Print = Homecoming Game FRESHMAN/JUNIOR VARSITY DateOpponent Time 8/12 Bartlett FR 6:00 8/26 CBHS FR 6:00 8/30 Fayette Academy JV 6:00 9/9 ECS FR 6:00 9/13 CBHS JV 6:00 9/27 Manassas JV 6:00 9/27 Lewisburg FR 6:00 10/4 FACS JV 7:00 10/11 MUS JV 6:00 10/18 Briarcrest JV 6:00 10/21 Briarcrest FR 6:00 10/25 ECS JV 6:00 Location Home Home Home Away Home Home Home (HC) Home Home Away TBA * - Region Games Boys’ Golf Schedule DateOpponent 8/3CBHS 8/9 Nashville Invitational 8/10CBHS 8/19 Dragon Invitational 8/24 Briarcrest 8/31Briarcrest 9/7Harding 9/9 Harding, Bolton 9/16 Div.II-AA Regionals 9/28-29 State Tournament Location TBA Nashville TBA T.O. Fuller Memp. National Colonial Galloway Galloway Galloway Manchester 33 Time 4:00 TBA 4:00 2:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 4:00 8:00 a.m. TBA Location Home Away Home Home Home Home Away Away Home Home Away Away Sports Girls Golf Schedule Girls Soccer Schedule Date 8/9 8/11 8/17 8/19 8/19 8/24 8/25 8/31 9/1 9/7 9/9 9/16 9/28-29 Opponent TBA Hutchison, St. Agnes St. Mary’s, TRA ECS, TRA Dragon Invitational St. Mary’s, St. Agnes St. Agnes, St. George’s Briarcrest, ECS St. George’s, Hutchison Briarcrest, St. Agnes Briarcrest, Hutchison Div. II-AA Regionals State Tournament LocationTime Nashville4:00 TBA 4:00 TBA 4:00 TBA 4:00 T.O. Fuller 2:00 TBA 4:00 TBA 4:00 TBA 4:00 TBA 4:00 TBA 4:00 TBA 4:00 Galloway 8:00 Manchester TBA DateJV Var Opponent Location 8/24 5:007:00 Arlington SBA 8/26 7:00Harding SBA 8/31 5:30 7:00 White Station SBA 9/9 5:00 7:00 St. Agnes* SBA 9/11 3:00 PJP, II SBA 9/13 5:007:00 Cordova Cordova 9/16 5:00 Collierville JV SBA 9/16 7:00Hutchison* SBA 9/18 2:00 Fr. Ryan Nashville 9/19 1:00 Franklin Rd. Nashville 9/21 5:007:00 Briracrest* Briarcrest 9/23 5:007:00 Collierville Collierville 9/30 6:00 4:30 St. Agnes* St. Agnes 10/4 5:00 Houston Houston 10/7 5:00IC SBA 10/11 5:00 Bartlett SBA 10/14 4:30 Hutchsion* Hutchison 10/19 5:007:00 Briarcrest* SBA 10/23 TBA State 1st Round TBA 10/30 TBA State Quater TBA 11/4 & 5 TBA State TBA * - Region Games Volleyball Schedule DateOpponent 8/23 Collierville 8/27-28 Collierville Tournament 8/31 St. George’s 9/2 Briarcrest* 9/8 St. Agnes* 9/10-11 Brentwood Tournament 9/14 Arlington 9/16 Hutchison* 9/17-18 Wolf River JV Tournament 9/21 Briarcrest* 9/24-25 Hoover Invitational 9/28 St. Agnes* 9/29Munford 10/2 Collierville Fr. Tournament 10/4ECS 10/5 Hutchison* 10/8-9 Fall Mid-term Classic 10/23Sub-State 10/27-29 State Tournament * - Region Games 34 F/JV/VAR Location 4:00/5:00/6:00 Home Varsity TBA Away 4:00/5:00/6:00Away 4:00/5:00/6:00Away 4:00/5:00/6:00 Away JV/Var TBA Away 4:00/5:00/6:00Home 4:00/5:00/6:00Home JV TBA Away 4:00/5:00/6:00Home Varsity TBA Away 4:00/5:00/6:00 Home 4:00/5:00/6:00Home FR. TBA Away 4:00/5:00/6:00Away 4:30/5:30/6:30Away Varsity TBA Murfreesboro TBA TBA TBA MTSU Alumni News Class Notes 1990 Jason Goins is Vice President of Construction for Wright Investment Properties in Cordova. 1993 John Hyden is a physician with Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics in Memphis. He and his family have a home in Arlington, TN. 1995 David Gillespie was selected as one of “Memphis’ Finest Young Professionals” by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of West Tennessee. Honorees were selected based on their professional and philanthropic accomplishments, as well as their commitment to making a difference in the communities in which they live and work. David is one of 26 people honored at the “Memphis’ Finest Evening” event in June at the Teton Trek pavilion at the Memphis Zoo. David raised over $4,000 for cystic fibrosis research. He is Director of Market Research for Hilton Worldwide and is a charter member of the Operating Committee for the University of Memphis School of Hotel and Resort Management. 1997 Theresa Ammons Harvey lives with husband, David, in St. Petersburg, FL. where she works with Woodroffe Corporation Architects as an interior designer. 1999 Andrea Watson Ball and husband Scooter (Dennis) welcomed their first son, Easton Dennis Ball, on April 12, 2010. Andrea graduated from the UT Health Science Center of Memphis and is working in the Nashville school system as an Occupational Therapist for children with special needs. The Ball family makes their home in Hendersonville, TN. (see Alumni Photo Album). 2000 Andrea Igielinski married William (T.J.) Beck on June 26, 2010 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Memphis. Brad Stidham married Lynsey Dupree in New Orleans on May 29, 2010. Lynsey is a nurse and Brad is an attorney in Baton Rouge. 2001 Lynn Jennings Park received her Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from the University of Memphis in May. Lynn teaches in the English Department at SBA and serves as Girls’ Cross Country Coach. 2002 Crissy Cox married Ryan Ross on April 10, 2010 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (see Alumni Photo Album). Crissy is employed by the University of Memphis in educational research and Ryan is employed at Wright Medical. The couple has a home in Bartlett. Andy Garner and Erin Heitzman Garner welcomed their first child, Harrison Andrew (8 lbs, 11 oz,) on Apri1, 28, 2010 (see Alumni Photo Album). Justin Perrault is working toward a PhD from Florida Atlantic University in Integrative Biology/ Sea Turtle Biology. 2003 Kevin Coll has been working as a Marketing Communications Coordinator for three years with the Carlisle Corporation, based in Memphis TN. He is also the proud owner and operator of an award winning film and entertainment website FusedFilm.com. He has had his articles featured and linked on Fox News, The NY Times, MTV.com and much more. He attends and covers events every year such as the Sundance Film Festival and San Diego Comic-Con, but his site covers many more events with his staff of writers around the country. His site averages over a 250,000 readers a month and is growing. Kevin lives in downtown Memphis. Erin Maki married Dustin Payne on June 12, 2010 at a ceremony at Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett. Erin received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Memphis and works as an Educational Assistant for the Memphis City Schools. Dustin is a certified EMT-IV and a firefighter for the Bartlett Fire Department. 2005 Anna Alsobrook is in Senegal, West Africa for the next two years working with the Peace Corps. You can check Anna’s activities by visiting her blog spot at annaalsobrook.blogspot. com. Jessica Cassman married Brian Bresnan at All Saints Catholic Church in Knoxville, TN. on June 5, 2010 followed by a reception at Gettysvue Country Club. The couple honeymooned in Cancun and now makes their home in Knoxville. Jessica is completing her internship for her Master’s in Education and Brian is an Account ExecutiveInternactive Media Sales for AT&T 35 Alumni News Advertising Solutions. Jessica graduated from UT-Knoxville in May with a BS in History and a minor in Education. She had a very busy year before her wedding as the head mascot for UT at most home and away football games, home basketball and baseball games and football and basketball tournament games. She attended many scheduled mascot appearances, as well, and placed 7th in the National Mascot Competition as the first female to compete (see Alumni Photo Album). Jenny Faverty received the Outstanding Medical Surgical 1 Nursing Student Award from the University of Memphis Lowenberg School of Nursing at their Honors Assembly in April. Sarah Grai has been named the Sports Director at the Paula G. Manship Branch of the YMCA in Baton Rouge. David Seebeck was recognized at an Honors Assembly in April, 2010 for being one of eight undergraduate students achieving a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA during their undergraduate program at the University of Memphis. David graduated in May, Summa Cum laude with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry. He is a member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honour Society, Chi Beta Phi National Science Honorary, Sigma Alpha Lambda National leadership and Honors organization and Phi Eta Sigma National Honors Society. He was nominated for Who’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges and appeared on the Dean’s List from the fall 2005 through the spring 2010. He received awards for the Highest GPA of the May graduating class in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Chi Beta Phi Science Award in biology. He was also had the honor of being the Student Marshall at the commencement ceremonies. David plans to continue in research and to attend graduate school in biomedical engineering or attend medical school. 2006 Thomas McKee graduated from Ole Miss in May, 2010 with a major in Marketing Communications and has accepted a position with ESPN in Bristol, CT. as an international programming coordinator. Thomas was one of three graduating seniors profiled by the Ole Miss School of Business publication Business First. The article detailed his summer of 2009 internship with ESPN, a Media Relations internship with the Ole Miss Athletic Department, working as a sports reporter for the Daily Mississippian and various positions with the Memphis Grizzlies. Thomas is living in West Hartford, CT. Colby Taylor graduated summa cum laude from the University of Memphis in May. Despite being accepted into several law schools, he has decided to pursue his PhD. in (School) Psychology at the University of Memphis. Colby recently completed some courses in Florence, Italy and spent some down-time on the French Riviera and in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Melissa Wilkes graduated Cum Laude from Mississippi College in May with a Bachelor of Social Work. She was awarded the 2009-10 Senior Social Work Award by the Social Work Faculty. Melissa is planning to attend Jackson State University to study in their advanced standing program obtaining a Master’s of Social Work in one year. 2007 Samantha Vitale was named to the Mississippi State University President’s List for the 2009 fall semester. 2008 Dwight Bassett, a student at Auburn University, spent some time in Mobile, AL. with a group of other Auburn students to help with the recent oil spill clean-up efforts. Ashleigh Buyers went with the Catholic Campus Ministries of University of Mary Washington, where she is currently attending, on a mission trip to Banica, Dominican Republic in May. The mission is run by the Diocese of Arlington, VA. Ashleigh lived and worked for 10 days at the mission, which is on the border of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Ashleigh invites her SBA friends to check her blog entries about her trip at www.ashleighinthedr.umwblogs.org. Ryan McKenzie is a redshirted freshman wrestler at Cumberland University. He added his name to the school’s list of national tournament qualifiers with his 3rd place finish in the NAIA East Region Qualifier in February. Andrew Moffit has appeared on the Dean’s list or Presidential list in his studies at the University of Alabama since 2008. Andrew recently received a Faculty Excellence Award in Economics from the Dean of the Economics School at Alabama. He plans to graduate with a master’s degree in Economics and a minor in math in 4 ½ years (2012) and plans to attend graduate school at Alabama to earn a PhD in economics, or possibly attend law school at the University of Memphis. Morgan Murphy was named to the Southeastern Conference Softball Community Service Team. She has volunteered with the SEC “We Can” Food Drive, “Beat Bama” Food Drive and the Student-Athlete Day, where she mentored kids about sportsmanship and responsibility. In addition, Morgan has given her time to Auburn area elementary schools to read to students and helping with Halloween Family Fun Nights. 36 Alumni News Alumni Photo Album She has volunteered for Toys for Tots and is the Softball Student-Athlete Advisory Council representative. Morgan appeared in 36 games with 21 starts as a freshman, driving in 11 runs and hitting a pair of home runs. She did not play this season due to a shoulder injury. “Giving back to the community is an important element to be a student-athlete at Auburn University,” Auburn Head Coach Tina Deese said in a recent posting on the Auburn Athletics website, “Morgan has been active in the Auburn community and in campus activities. She works hard in the classroom and represents the team well.” Kate Schuhlein received the Elizabeth Gould Zenn Classics Award at the Agnes Scott College Awards Day Convocation for the 2009-10 academic year. The award is given to students of classical antiquity for study abroad. Class of ’99 alums meet up in the Nashville area - Amanda Schadrack Beers and Andrea Watson Ball celebrated at Andrea’s baby shower in Nashville in February. 2009 Elyse Ballard was named to the Mississippi State University President’s List for the 2009 fall semester. Emily Ballard was named to the Mississippi State University President’s List for the 2009 fall semester. David Cervetti was inducted into the UTKnoxville Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, a national honor society rewarding academic excellence among freshmen in institutions of higher learning. David is studying animal sciences and plans to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Freddie Dickerson and was chosen to be the drummer in the prestigious Sound Fusion at the University of Memphis for 2010-11. Lauren O’Connor was named to the 2009 fall and 2010 spring Dean’s Lists at Middle Tennessee State University. Abby Tompkins was named to the Mississippi State University President’s List for the 2009 fall semester. Joi Vincent is a sophomore at the University of TennesseeMartin and is majoring in biology and physical therapy. She finished her freshman year with a 3.5 GPA and was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. Joi is training to be a Resident Assistant for the campus dorms/apartments and has been helping with the flowerbeds and landscaping of the dorm areas on campus. Jenna Wright was named to the fall, 2009 and spring 2010 Dean’s Lists at the University of Memphis. Jenna was initiated as a member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen. She is pursuing a nursing career and plans to be a CRNA or Nurse Practitioner. Laine Hendricks Morrison, Melissa Cobb Marler, Mindy Gaston and Andrea Watson Ball on a luncheon outing in March. 2010 Ian Miller was chosen as a vocalist in the prestigious Sound Fusion at the University of Memphis for 2010-11. Wes Russell (’99) and his wife Tracey with children Will (age 1) and Hannah (age 4) following the SBA summer cheer camp pep rally. Hannah took part in the camp and rally. 37 Alumni News Track Alums On Hand For Annual Track Team Banquet Rachel Jones (’07) visits with Paige Bolden during the event. 2008 alum Elizabeth Altizer (left) and SBA Track Coach Dianna Cervetti (right) congratulate Meagan Nichols on receiving the Altizer All-Heart Award presented to a track team member each year. Crissy Cox Ross (’02) enjoyed visiting with other SBA alums at her wedding in April; (front from left) Crissy’s sister and Maid of Honor Lauren Cox (’01), Crissy, Sarah Shiba (’02), Crissy’s cousin and bridesmaid Gina Spence Lucchesi (’01) and bridesmaid Erin Courtney (’02); (back from left) Jessica Butler Roberts (’02), Jennifer Foley Roberts (’02) and Justin Perrault (’02). Erin Heitzman Garner (’02) with new son Harrison gets approval from her brothers Adam Heitzman (l) (’00) and Zach Heitzman (r) (’98). SBA teachers J.P. Masterson (l) and Bobby Lawrence (r) get a chance to visit with former classmate Lindsey Esrael Pietrowski and her husband Rich, who came in from Chicago for her sister Kelly’s graduation. J.P., Bobby and Lindsey are alums from the class of 2003. 38 Alumni News Jessica Cassman Bresnan (’05) celebrates with her bridesmaids following her wedding (from left) groom’s sister Erin, Maid of Honor and Jessica’s sister Katie, a rising sophomore at SBA, Jessica, and groom’s sisters Alanna and Lauren. Jessica’s brother Eric (’06) was a groomsman in the wedding. Sarah Valadie (’04) gets a chance to hold her nephew Brady Cottle born in May. Jessica, as Smokey, prances at a Vols' football game. SBA alumni enjoy the wedding of Brad and Lynsey Stidham; (from left) Hunter Janda (’00), Danny Koban (’00), groomsman Jack Koban (’99), Andrea Igielinski Beck (’00), Tommy (’00) and Amber Thomas (’01) Plass. Some more recent SBA alums attending Brad’s wedding; (from left) former SBA student Michael Scalet and ’08 alums Brad O’Leary, best man and Brad’s brother Jeff Stidham and Joel Stark. 39 Alumni Snapshots DO YOU TWEET? 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] . REUNIONS Class of 2000, plans for your 10-year reunion Oct. 9 & 10 are in the works! For more information or to volunteer contact Presley Taylor at presleyataylor@gmail. com., Julie Clary at julie.clary@yahoo. com or Stephanie Bird Blakley at birdyprinces117@ hotmail.com. GOT FACEBOOK? 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