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THE ST. JUDE FAMILY
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ST. JUDE SCHOOL
ANNUAL REPORT
2014 / 2015
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ST. JUDE PROUDLY CELEBRATES
DAYS OF FAITH, FAMILY AND FRIENDS
PATTY CHILDS
A Letter from our Principal
DEAR FRIENDS,
On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of St. Jude the
Apostle Catholic School, I wish to express our sincere
appreciation for your continued generosity to the Annual
Fund, Endowment, and Guardian Angel Program. As stewards
of this school, we embrace the enormous responsibility of
providing our students with a first-rate academic, spiritual,
and physical environment in which to grow and learn.
We can only succeed at such a lofty undertaking with your
financial support.
The Annual Fund kicked-off with a fun “Chastain style” evening
on our field. Perfect weather, great music, wonderful company…
a terrific event! Not only did we achieve our monetary goal,
but exceed it by raising a total of $315,000.
I continue to believe that the success of our efforts cannot
be judged in dollars alone but, more importantly, in the
number of families participating each year. We have reached
an unbelievable milestone – 99.4% parent participation.
Your commitment to our school is amazing!
I wish to thank our P.T.A. for their unwavering support. This
year, by any measure, was extremely successful! I have found
that no job is ever too big or too small for the St. Jude P.T.A.
Every activity, from wrapping paper sales, Fall Festival, Field
Day, Christmas card sales to the Fun Run, was well-done!
Gifts to the school this year included an electric sign board,
3-D printers, and a donation to the Endowment. I am humbled
by your generous spirit and dedication.
Your continued support of the G.R.A.C.E. Scholars program is
a great blessing. In 2015, the number of people who re-directed
their tax liability was overwhelming! Due to the enormous
response, the state went to a “portion” formula. I am grateful
to the many generous tax payers who re-directed over
$99,938 to St. Jude School. We welcomed five students to
the school this year because of your belief in a Catholic
education for all. Thank you!
It takes many people to make our school a success. I thank
each of you for your role in the lives of our children. I look
forward to another great school year filled with exciting
new challenges and bountiful rewards! May God continue
to bless us as we carry out our mission, and may God bless
you each and every day.
Patty Childs
Principal
In the external scheme of things, shining
moments are as brief as the twinkling of
an eye, yet such twinklings are what
eternity is made of – moments when we
human beings can say “I love you,” “I’m
proud of you,” “I forgive you,” “I’m grateful
for you.” That’s what eternity is made of:
invisible imperishable good stuff. FRED ROGERS
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Best of St. Jude
2014 – 2015
1
Welcomed our new Pastor, Monsignor Joe Corbett
2 Began implementation of our STREAM (science,
technology, religion, engineering, arts, mathematics)
initiative across the curriculum
3 Hosted our 1st (now annual) Chastain Night as a fun
8 Partnered with Stop Hunger Now for our school-wide
service project during Catholic Schools Week; students
raised $2,500 and packaged over 10,000 meals in one
day that were sent to children around the world
9 Hosted our bi-annual Monte Carlo casino style event
kick-off to our Annual Fund
on March 7, 2015, our dedicated fundraiser for the
school’s Endowment Fund
4 Became a twice recognized (2003 & 2014)
10 Debuted a 2-night blockbuster performance of Annie
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in September
5 Installed an electronic reader board outside, a gift
as our spring musical; over 60 middle school students
participated
from our PTA
11 Sent one Odyssey of the Mind team to the World
6 Our 8th grade class participated in the Daffodil Project,
honoring the children who were victims of the Holocaust
12 Placed second in the state Future City competition
competition in Michigan
7 Celebrated our 27th annual Grandparents’ Day on
April 16, 2015
STILL TO COME IN 2015 – 2016...
Will welcome our 5th Circus of the Kids in September 2015
Addition of French as an enrichment class
Renovation to add an additional resource classroom
for a second resource teacher in the primary (K-2) hall
Addition of a Chromebook cart to include 30 Chromebooks
for use by students in grades 3-8
Addition of two 3-D printers, a gift from our PTA
New electives offered to our Middle School students
including drama, enhanced art, and advanced band
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School Profile
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School Nurtures
the formation of Saints and Scholars
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic
School is a twice recognized
National Blue Ribbon
School of Excellence.
2003 and 2014
SCHOOL PROFILE
Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School was established in
1962 as part of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church.
As a parish school, we serve as an extension of the
church community aiding in the formation of citizens
willing and able to serve God and live as useful members
of society.
Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, our
teachers average 12 years of teaching experience. The curriculum
includes religion and all required elementary school subjects.
In addition, computer, Spanish and French enrichment, physical
education, chorus, art, drama, and band are offered.
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School maintains two iPad carts with
30 iPads each and one cart of 15 iPads. The three carts are shared
among our K - 6 classrooms. In addition, each classroom, depending
on grade level, has a center of iPads and/or PCs for student use. Each classroom teacher is issued an iPad and PC laptop to help
deliver instruction.
All classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors. Interactive white
boards are used in all classrooms grades 2 – 8, the foreign language
room, and the Tech Lab. All 7th and 8th grade students participate
in our one-to-one iPad program for use at school and at home.
In the fall of 2015, St. Jude will add a Chromebook cart of 30
Chromebooks for use by students in grades 3-8. The Media Center has fifteen PCs for student research and access
to our library management system. The Tech Lab houses thirty- one
PCs, three Macbooks, two 3-D printers, and two network printers.
The Media Center is also equipped with a broadcast studio, and
the student-led news crew offers a morning prayer and news show.
SCHOOL FACTS
Accredidations and Affiliations
District-wide Accreditation by AdvancEd,
parent corporation of SACS (Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools)
National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
GA Independent Schools Association (GISA)
Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
68%
of faculty have
advanced degrees
510 students from 318 families in 17 parishes
16:1 student / faculty ratio
HIGH SCHOOL MATRICULATION – CLASS OF 2015
Blessed Trinity: 10
Christo Rey: 1
Marist: 6
St. Pius: 28
Other private schools: 3
Public high schools: 6
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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Monte Carlo
2015
Monte Carlo 2015 was
definitely a night to remember!
The law offices of Nelson Mullins,
overlooking downtown Atlanta, provided
a fabulous venue for our bi-annual casino style
event benefiting the St. Jude School Endowment Fund.
Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, parents, and friends,
we raised over $18,000. Guests enjoyed a wonderful evening
complete with great food, signature cocktails, and fun casino games
along with fantastic prizes. The Reverse Raffle is always a highlight of this
event and this year was no exception. St. Jude School grandparents Skip
and Jeanine Monaghan took home the grand prize of $5000, while Susie and
Jerome Hagley won the consolation prize of $500.
The event was a tremendous success due to the leadership of our co-chairs,
Jody Wedding and Kim Yates. We are especially grateful to all of their volunteers,
family and community sponsors, and prize donors as well as everyone who
purchased raffle tickets.
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ROYAL FLUSH ($2,500)
Brown-Forman
Erin and Molly Schlader
Old Towne Enterprises, LLC
The Barnard Family
Thank you to
our supporters
ST. JUDE SCHOOL
FOUR OF A KIND ($500)
Academia of Women’s Health
& Endoscopic Surgery
Dr. Heather Gibbons
Mather and Annie Lindsay
Siegel and Dolt Dental Care
Skip and Elaine Dolt
The Tapp Family
FULL HOUSE ($250)
Matt and Katy Cowan
Chris and Hilary Dixon
Lokey, Mobley, Doyle and
The Doyle Family
John and Jennifer Finck
Dean and Dara Kalinowski
Tom and Aileen Leahey
Brian and Lara Long
Greg and Julie Murray
The Sheehan Family
Mike and Julie Stevenson
The Ver Meulen Family
ADDITIONAL MONTE CARLO
SUPPORTERS:
Dantanna’s Restaurant
Jackson Family Fine Wines
Joey D’s Restaurant
Jay Kapp, Kapp Concepts Inc.
Mather and Annie Lindsay
UGA ticket donation
Jon and Rubi Peterson
Lake House weekend getaway
Warren and Anne Smith
Hawks ticket donation
Mark and Natalie Uebelacker
Braves ticket donation
Jason and Liane York
Beach House getaway
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What a Year. Look What We Did!
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School is proud to offer educational experiences above and beyond what is
taught in the classroom. Our students excel in many of these activities and we are pleased to support and
celebrate their ongoing successes.
odyssey
OF THE
mind
team was sent to
the World competition
in Michigan
Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program
that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for
students from kindergarten through college. Team members
apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building
mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of
literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competitions
on the local, state, and world levels. St. Jude School can boast
that many of our teams have won at the local and state levels,
and have placed at the world level where more than 25
nations competed.
Each year St. Jude School
participates in the
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
GEOGRAPHY BEE using
materials prepared by the
National Geographic Society.
The contest is designed to inspire
students to be curious about the world,
and questions are divided into categories. Past categories
have included Cultural Geography, Economic Geography,
Across-the Country, Around-the-World, Plants and
Animals, and Physical Geography. Students in grades
five through eight are eligible for this entertaining and
challenging competition. Supposedly public speaking is
everyone’s number ONE fear, but
you’d never know it when listening
to our fifth through eighth grade
students during our annual
ORATORICAL CONTEST. Modern
Woodmen of America sponsors
this yearly competition wherein
students research, write, edit, and
present their speeches. Past topics
have included An Interesting
Landmark, Most Important
Invention, A Memorable News
Story, and My Personal Hero.
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of the
is a program designed by school librarians to encourage students in
third through seventh grades to read from a wide variety of genre. Students are divided into groups of four within the classroom and commit
to reading four to five books each. Class competitions are held with
students answering jeopardy style questions related to each book.
The winning team from each class is then eligible to participate in the
Archdiocesan Battle of the Books competition.
MACHICOLATION, PEREGRINATION, AND HYGROSCOPIC are just a few of the words our stu-
dents must learn while preparing for our yearly SPELLING BEE. All students in fourth through
eighth grades take part in classroom bees, with the top two from each class competing
against one another to claim the title of St. Jude’s best speller! We routinely have students
advance past the local and regional levels and participate in the state competition. St. Jude
School can even claim a past State of Georgia champion who went on to compete in the
Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC!
BUDDING ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, CITY
PLANNERS, and more have the chance
to “practice” potential careers when
involved in FUTURE CITY®, a cross-curricular
educational program where Middle
School students imagine, design, and
build cities of the future. Over a four month
period, students work in teams with an educator and
volunteer mentor to design a virtual city using SimCity
software. Along the way, students apply math and
science concepts to real-world problems, flex their
problem-solving skills, develop good teamwork habits,
and become more aware of potential problems facing
today’s world, thus developing into better citizens
of tomorrow.
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SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Service Projects
Our goal in performing service projects is to help students develop their own beliefs and convictions
according to gospel values. We hope to nurture their character formation so that they will become
persons of inner strength who strive for friendly interactions with others. Our service projects
promote these values by encouraging participation in various activities which foster good citizenship
in the community, the country, and the world. Each service project helps by heightening the
awareness of students to the circumstances of others.
KINDERGARTEN: The Sullivan Center
6TH GRADE: Atlanta Community Food Bank
In December, our Kindergarten class participates in a
school-wide Toy Drive to collect items for under-privileged
children. The Sullivan Center provides help to families and
individuals in crisis.
New this year, our 6th grade students will work on a
Community Garden Project at ACFB. Students will learn
about how community gardens help teach skills and build
communities as well as feed the hungry. The Atlanta
Community Food Bank provides 50 million pounds of
food and groceries to over 600 partner agencies serving
families and individuals in 29 metro Atlanta areas.
1ST GRADE: Sandy Springs Police Department
In October, the 1st grade class partners with their 8th
grade buddies for the Teddy Bear Drive. They collect
teddy bears and donate them to the Sandy Springs Police
Department which gives them to children during stressful
situations.
2ND GRADE: Our House Day Care Center
In October, our 2nd grade students promote a school-wide
Diaper Drive including basic needs of infants/children.
All donated items are delivered to Our House Day Care
Center which provides day care and support for homeless
families.
3RD GRADE: Dogwood Forest (Assisted Living Center)
In March, the 3rd grade class brings joy to local seniors
through interaction, song, and treats for St. Patrick’s Day.
4TH GRADE: Men’s Homeless Shelter at Central
Presbyterian Church and Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception
During two separate visits in January and February, the 4th
grade classes prepare and serve meals to the homeless.
The churches provide evening shelter and meals to the
homeless of Atlanta.
5TH GRADE: Community Action Center
The 5th grade class promotes a school-wide Canned Food
Drive during the month of March to help fill the shelves
at the Community Action Center in Sandy Springs. CAC
provides assistance to individuals and families in need.
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7TH GRADE: Atlanta Day Shelter for Women
and Children
During the spring, the 7th grade plans a special on-site
event such as a spring Mother’s Day luncheon with activities
for the women and children. ADS is a daytime shelter and
resource center for homeless women and children.
8TH GRADE: 7 Bridges to Recovery
7 Bridges to Recovery (www.7bridgestorecovery.org) is a
Christian-based non-profit ministry rescuing the last, the
lost, and the least from the streets of Atlanta and beyond.
Our 8th grade students brought the love of Christ along
with lunch to the homeless and lost living in the streets
and under the bridges of Atlanta. Students prayed with
and hugged the homeless, letting them know they are
loved. In addition to providing lunch, they brought toiletry
items and other necessities.
8TH GRADE: Daffodil Project
The 8th grade class took part in The Daffodil Project on
December 19, 2014. This service project aspires to build a
Living Holocaust Memorial by planting 1.5 million daffodils
around the world in memory of the 1.5 million children
who were murdered during the Holocaust. The first
daffodils were planted in 2010; to date, 77,558 have been
planted worldwide. Our students added 500 daffodils to
the count, planting them along the path of the Stations of
the Cross between the rectory and school.
DAFFODILS PLANTED AS PART
OF THE DAFFODIL PROJECT
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FOREVER REMEMBERED
Christina Marie Wenke
October 31, 1996 – April 19, 2015
She had an exceptional way with people of all ages.
Christina Wenke was a student at St. Jude the Apostle
She was loved by the children she babysat, and many
Catholic School from kindergarten through eighth
of her friend’s grandparents remarked on her sweet
grade. Upon graduation from St. Jude, Christina attended
ways and how she took the time to talk to them, if only
St. Pius X High School for two years and, after a family
for a minute. Christina had a distinct love for animals
move, transferred to Roswell High School for her junior
too, resulting in many family pets. As a
and senior years. Christina was to
preschooler, Christina believed that
graduate from Roswell High School
most animals were her pets - from
in May, 2015, and planned to
the chipmunks in the yard to the
enroll in the University of North
She had an exceptional
ladybugs that occasionally wound
Georgia in the fall.
way with people of all
up in the house.
ages and was loved by
Christina was a beautiful young
the children she babysat.
On April 19, 2015, Christina passed
lady who radiated joy and happiness
WENKE
FAMILY
away as a result of injuries sustained
to all. From the time she was tiny
in a motor vehicle accident.
she had love in her heart for
The St. Jude School community,
everything here on earth. When she
both past and present, was greatly
was little she used to say “I have tiny
impacted by this tragedy as Christina’s siblings also
pictures of Jesus in my heart and I give them
attended St. Jude, and her mother is a third grade teacher
out to everyone.” Her impish smile was contagious,
at the school. We ask for your continued prayers for the
and while time may have caused her to forget about the
Wenke family.
tiny pictures she carried in her heart, she continued to
give her heart and her love to many.
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ST. JUDE OVER ACHIEVERS
Honoring our Alumni
Timothy Nadolski and Morgan Milton
TIMOTHY NADOLSKI
Priest
MORGAN MILLER MILTON
Doctoral Candidate
Tim Nadolski, a 2003 St. Jude graduate, was
ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of
Atlanta on Saturday, June 27, 2015 by
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory.
More than half the world’s population is at
risk for contracting malaria, and Morgan
(Miller) Milton, a 2001 St. Jude graduate,
is working on identifying drugs to combat
this deadly disease. After receiving both a
Bachelor and a Master of Science degree
from the Georgia Institute of Technology,
she enrolled in the Biochemistry Doctoral
program at Iowa State University.
Tim is the son of Bob and Nancy Nadolski,
longtime St. Jude parishioners. He has three
siblings - Erin, Stephen, and Mike. Tim was
born in 1988 and received the sacraments
of Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation
at St. Jude Church. After completing eighth
grade at St. Jude School, Tim attended
St. Pius X High School and then matriculated
at Berry College on a Chick-fil-A scholarship.
During his freshman year of college, Tim
heard the call to religious vocations and
transferred to the Pontifical College
Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. He spent
seven years preparing for the priesthood
and was ordained a transitional deacon in
2014. During that time, he assisted with
Masses here at St. Jude and at Christ the
King in Columbus, Ohio.
He was an active member in both school
and parish activities while growing up.
Tim was an altar server, a member of the
parish youth group, and an Eagle Scout.
Tim was named St. Jude Parish Youth of
Year in 2007.
I cannot thank you all enough for the
support and prayers that I have received!
I give thanks first to Almighty God for
having called me and for leading me to
His Altar. Without God, this day would
not be possible.
over
3,000
ST. JUDE SCHOOL ALUMNI
Her work focuses on investigating proteins
involved in replicating the genome of a
unique organelle found within species that
cause malaria.
Earlier this year, she published a paper in
the Journal of Bio-molecular Screening,
establishing a high throughput assay that
will be used to identify potential drugs.
Morgan’s research has taken her to
Argonne National Laboratory to use the
Advanced Photo Source, working with x-ray
crystallography to determine the structure
of a malaria protein. Defining the structure
of proteins is a vital tool in drug discovery
and provides a better understanding of
how proteins function.
Last year Morgan was invited to present
her research to top scientists in the field
of biochemistry at the Midwest Enzyme
Chemistry Conference in Chicago. Morgan’s
mother, Mrs. Margaret Miller, has been
employed at St. Jude School for 15 years
and is currently an assistant teacher in the
first grade.
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NEW THIS YEAR
St. Jude Technology
Most importantly, we are
thankful for the generous
support of our PTA that
helps keep technology at
St. Jude on the cutting edge.
K – 2ND: We are expanding our iPad centers to seven
in each classroom. New learning apps will be introduced
to enrich student learning. Primary classes have access
to (2) iPad carts. We are also introducing Keyboarding
without Tears for students in K and 1.
3RD – 5TH: The intermediate iPad cart is increasing from
15 to 30 iPads. Increased access in the classroom allows
for more real-time use of technology to impact learning.
Students don’t have to wait until their
scheduled “day” in the Tech Lab to complete
projects. We will continue using the Typing
Club program with students in 3 – 8.
Technology is woven into the fabric of our
day to such a degree that it is easy to take
for granted. We rely on it to communicate
and enrich our learning environment. We
start and end our day with a broadcast to
all classrooms that includes student prayers
6TH – 8TH: Middle School students will
and news. The intercom and bell system
experience NEW tech classes this year
IPAD PROGRAM
keep us on track and in touch with the front
including website design, CAD/3D printing,
for 7th & 8th
office. The school website, SchoolSpeak, and
coding, and stop motion animation. 6th
students
grade
email keep students, parents, and teachers
grade has access to an iPad cart for classroom
connected and informed. The Lobbyguard
use. 7th and 8th will continue with our 1:1
check-in system, automated door locking,
iPad program for school and home use.
and video surveillance systems help keep
everyone safe. School-wide Wi-Fi makes learning possible
In September, students in 3 - 8 will start using our new
anywhere in the building. In addition, we are connected
Chromebook Cart with 30 chromebooks! Our goal is
via social media on Facebook (www.facebook.com/
for students to be proficient on all types of devices.
StJudeSchoolAtl) and Twitter (@StJudeSchoolAtl).
As a Google Apps for Education School, we will continue
We are truly blessed.
to use the Google suite of apps to make our students
productive, collaborative learners.
1:1
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ANNUAL FUND giving is a financial
GUARDIAN ANGEL FUND A donation
priority for our school. It is a taxdeductible opportunity for donors to
help make a difference in the future of
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School.
to this fund provides a tax-deductible
opportunity for donors and allows
them to make a direct impact on a
current student’s ability to continue
to pursue a Catholic education.
Donors may provide full or partial
tuition scholarships for a student or
students whose families demonstrate
financial need.
Gifts are unrestricted and added to
the school’s budget to meet current
operating expenses, to enhance the
programs and services offered to
students, and to maintain the school
building.
The Annual Fund offsets the difference
between tuition and the cost to educate
each student. St. Jude does not receive
a subsidy from either the parish or the
Archdiocese of Atlanta. Families are
asked to contribute at a level appropriate
for their financial situation. Our goal is
100% parent, faculty, and staff
participation.
ENDOWMENT FUND giving is an
opportunity to invest in the future of
St. Jude School and an excellent way to
invest in the future of Catholic education.
Contributions to the Endowment Fund
are perpetual, and as the Endowment
grows, so does the school’s ability to
carry on its mission. The Endowment
Fund was established in 2002 to ensure
the future financial stability of St. Jude
the Apostle Catholic School. Memorial
and honorary gifts can be allocated to
the Endowment Fund at any time.
APPRECIATED SECURITIES Gifts of
marketable stocks, bonds, or mutual
fund shares that have appreciated in
value can help donors avoid a capital
gains tax, and allows donors to make
a larger gift to St. Jude School.
BEQUESTS Donors can leave a legacy
by remembering St. Jude School in
their will. A charitable bequest in a will
can benefit St. Jude the Apostle Catholic
School while saving donors estate tax
dollars.
ST. MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP FUND was
established in 1996 to provide financial
assistance for current St. Jude School
families who are experiencing an
unexpected life crisis such as divorce,
job loss, death in the family, etc.
Other Ways
to Give
Gift Opportunities
EMILY JOHNSTON SCHOLARSHIP
FUND was established in 1988 by the
St. Jude Home and School Association
in memory of Mrs. Emily Johnston,
beloved school librarian for 19 years.
The fund provides tuition assistance
to St. Jude School families who
demonstrate financial need.
ELIZABETH HUFFNER ANGEL FUND
was established in 2010 by Don Huffner
in memory of his wife, Elizabeth, a
former St. Jude teacher. A scholarship
is awarded each year to a current 5th
grade student who possesses similar
qualities as Elizabeth, particularly her
love of literature
ELIZABETH “BITSY” DAVIS
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND was
established in 2011 by Kathy Davis Pepe
in loving memory of her daughter, Bitsy,
who was a student at St. Jude and a
graduate of Marist High School. Mrs.
Pepe taught 5th grade at St. Jude for
20+ years and established this
scholarship to be presented to a 5th
grade girl who displays enthusiasm for
life, is fun-loving, yet a rule follower, and
is kind to everyone – all qualities Bitsy
displayed during her life.
REGINA HERSEY MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established
in 2012 by Brian Hersey to honor his
loving wife, Regina. Regina made such
an impact on the St. Jude community
and was greatly admired by faculty,
parents, and students. Her selflessness
and dedication were evident in all of
her endeavors. This scholarship is
presented to a deserving student
whose family is actively involved with
the PTA and school community.
DR. AMY BENNETT BELLOWS BOOK
AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD was
established in 2013 by Brent R. Bellows
in loving memory of his beloved wife,
Amy. Amy was the proud mother of
Jack and Will Bellows and was active
in all aspects of their lives. Amy was
also an avid St. Jude School volunteer.
Each year, a book and scholarship will
be awarded to a 4th grade girl and
boy committed to reading, achieving
academic excellence, and loving God –
all virtues Amy cherished, lived by, and
strived to instill in her children each
and every day.
S+T+R+E+A+M
The STREAM program was
implemented in 2014 developing
the sciences, technology,
religion, engineering, arts,
and mathematics
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Donors and
Supporters
ENHANCING EXCELLENCE
The 2014 – 2015 Annual Fund campaign was a tremendous success! For the first time
in our school’s history we surpassed $300,000 – raising a total of $315,000. The faculty
and staff kicked off this year’s campaign by reaching 100% participation for the second
year in row by the fourth week of school. The parents’ Annual Giving component began
with our Chastain Night event on September 20th. All Annual Fund gifts have an
enormous impact on St. Jude’s ability to enhance standards of excellence in teaching,
student development, and facilities. Your annual gifts fuel the success of our Blue
Ribbon school and touch every aspect of our students’ St. Jude experience. We are
extremely fortunate to have the commitment and involvement of so many caring
supporters who give their time and resources to make St. Jude an outstanding
Catholic school.
This year’s Annual Fund generated over $315,000 under the leadership of parent
chairs Annie and Mather Lindsay and achieved 99.4% parent participation –
a school record! We are grateful to them and their Class Representatives who led
the charge in achieving this milestone. We also wish to thank all our parents,
parishioners, alumni, faculty & staff, former parents, former faculty & staff,
grandparents, and friends who support this initiative with amazing dedication!
Your generosity, leadership, and faith in our mission will help St. Jude the Apostle
Catholic School flourish now and for generations to come.
1962 FOUNDER’S SOCIETY
$5,000 plus
Brent R. Bellows
In Memory of Amy Bellows
Claire and Hubert Brown
Daniel and Anna Castro
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cote
Steve and Kristin Erdman
Dean and Dara Kalinowski
Annie and Mather Lindsay
Lara and Brian Long
Anonymous – A St. Jude family
Jerome F. Mersberger
In Memory of Mary Johnston
Mersberger
Anonymous
Kevin and Stephanie Smith
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The Conrads Family Education
Fund at the Catholic Foundation
of North Georgia
Mr. and Mrs. James Warren
David Morales and
Lia Cornejo-Morales
Erin and Molly Schlader
Mr. Noel Sitzmann and
Mrs. Janine Boehm
Michael and Julie Stevenson
SPALDING SOCIETY
$2500 to $4,999
Steve and Debbie Asip
In Memory of George Asip
Pat and Bob Barnard
In Memory of Dianne Stroebel
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cochran
Brian and Christy David
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Giglio
Matt and Amy Jardina
Anonymous
Skip and Jeanine Monaghan
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STAPLETON SOCIETY
$1000 to $2499
The Anhut Family
John and Katy Asip
Dr. and Mrs. John C. Bleacher
The Bowman Family
Dr. and Mrs. C. Michael Bowman
John Boykin and Karen Cooper
In Memory of James H. Boykin Sr.
Olin and Michelle Broadway
$315k
ANNUAL FUNDS GENERATED
99.4
parent participation
Dennis and Emily Callahan
Tom and Kristi Cassell
Dr. and Mrs. Enrique Chia
Katy and Matt Cowan
Joe and Xia Davis
Bill and Stephanie Deiters
Chris and Hilary Dixon
Skip and Elaine Dolt
Rhona and Joseph Federer
Skip and Jennifer Fowler
Doug and Kim Goforth
Alex and Jackie Gonzalez
John and Louise Hamrick
In Memory of Anthony Clarke
John and Dana Harpring
Pauline and Walter Hoch
In Honor of Patrick Marsden
Lynn and Chad Hoekstra
Julie and Charles Hudak
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hughes
Glen and Kelly Asip Iannucci
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Isaf
Larry and Kim Jardina
Alex and Sue Kitchin
Matt and Lara Kitchin
In Memory of Judy Kitchin
Tom Kitchin
In Memory of Judy Kitchin
Brian and Sarah Knott
The Lemond Family
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Linnihan
Michael and Kelly Marley
Col & Mrs.Patrick J. Michelson
Jeff and Laurie Miller
Deborah I. Molnar
Todd and Nida Mudd
In Memory of Greg Williams
Joseph and Andrea Nordmark
Jon and Rubi Peterson
Winston and Mary Porter
Bill and Mary Reese
Mr. and Mrs. Remington
Reynolds
Dr. and Mrs. David Robertson
Mike and Claudia Rodriguez
Nicholas and Lacey Rogers
Tom and Kelly Scanlon
In Memory of Larry Herberholz
Jerry and Cindy Schramm
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sergent
Dan and Colleen Sheehan
Michael and Frances Smit
Martha and Steve Smith
John and Bridget Snelling
Randy and Kay Snipes
The Tapp Family
Daniel and Kristi Tjo
Natalie and Mark Uebelacker
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Urban
Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. Weick
Ian and Kathleen Wild
Brad and Kathy Wilson
Jason and Liane York
Jim and Georgia Connell
In Memory of Mr. James E. Connell
Connelly Family
Bob and Vanessa Cucchi
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devereaux
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Dunn
Matthew Dwyer
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Finnigan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flynt
Nate and Bernis Gabelman
Rich and Sherry Gardner
The Giles Family
Matt and Kelly Gilley
Jim and Mary Gilmore
Leslie and David Griffin
Jorge and Clarita Guigou
Dave and Kate Gutman
Mike and Jen Guynn
Deborah Haertel
Tim and AnnCarol Murray
Danny and Tracy Navarro
Andre Padial and Alicia LoCicero
Ward and Staci Parker
Dr. and Mrs. E.C. Patterson
Kathy Davis Pepe
In Memory of Elizabeth
“Bitsy” Davis
David and Mary Peterka
Jamie and Brad Podraza
John and Christy Prendergast
Ms. Coleen Rosenberg
In Memory of Jeff Rosenberg
Katie and Lou Saez
The Scaff Family
Gigi and David Spear
George and Kaky Stewart
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Still
The Surdykowski Family
William and Christina Tice
D’YOUVILLE CIRCLE
Charles and Christine Hampton
David and Lynne Homrich
Mike and Marilyn Honeycutt
The Houghton Family
Fernando and Liz Hurtado
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Jacobellis
The Duane Kalinowski Family
Henry and Julianne Lange
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lee
Mr. and Mrs. George A.
MacConnell
In Memory of George V. and
Mary A. MacConnell
Patrick and Patricia Maroney
Paul and Madeline Marsden
Raul and Dee Dee Martinez
Mr. and Mrs. Tory Mattei
John McHugh
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McInerney
Greg and Julie Murray
David and Sharon Troncale
Paul and Lori Vassallo
Patt and Philip Villacci
Julie and Jaime Walker
Keith and Heather Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Woods
Michael and Kim Yates
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Young
$500 to $999
Matt and Bonnie Ashby
John and Melissa Bapst
Cheryl and Eric Barlow
The Barnett Family
Brad and Katie Bartle
Brian and Jackie Benson
Barbara Black
Amy and Mark Bordenca
Scott and Gabrielle Braswell
The Breen Family
Jan and Mike Callahan
In Honor of Fiona Callahan
Scott and Jessica Camp
Celedon-Garcia
Mike and Jane Charles
Richard Cicchillo and Kelleen
Fitzgerald
Steve and Janine Cochran
PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE
$250 TO $499
Rich and Jessica Alderman
Anonymous
Erin and Marcel Barre
Patricia Bell
The Berretta Family
Collins and Kathryn Bomar
Tom and Jennifer Burns
Jean Cadet
The Calia Family
Jeff and Karen Carbonara
Jackie Tusa Carriker
Jan and Richard Carroll
Craig and Julie Castiglia
The Cayce Family
Patty and Doug Childs
Jon and Sue Coopman
Msgr. Joseph Corbett
John and Ann Cote
Dr. and Mrs. James F. Crispen
In Honor of Madelyn and
Molly Cowan
The Darke Family
Jan Deach
In Memory of Jim Deach
(grandfather of the Doyle
children)
Lisa and Paul DeLorme
Ken and Kelly Dooley
Kevin and Rochelle Doyle
In Memory of James R. Deach and James C. Doyle
Jonathan and Robyn Drost
Ty and Mariela Duval
In Memory of Sixta Duval
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Farber
John and Jennifer Finck
Craig and Lisa Foy
In Memory of Alicia Chia
Nall and Beth Gearheard
Ms. Mary George
Terry and Kelly Gfroerer
Joe and Lauren Gomes
Eddie and Jennifer Gonzalez
The Gonzalo Family
Mr. and Mrs. William Gottschalk
Brian and Tamara Grasso
In Memory of Sam D. Salman
Bill and Cathy Haas
In Memory of Brian David
McCormick
Jerome and Susie Hagley
John and Rose Haly
Brad and Kathryn Hamrlik
In Honor of Caroline Hamrlik
Mr. Casey G. Hild
The Honeycutt Family
Steve and Cristy Hotz
Gregory and Stacey Howley
Thomas Hutchens Sr.
In Honor of Max Hutchens
The Jennings Family
In Memory of Glenda and
Tom King
Steven and Wendy Jensen
Mr. Rajesh Jose and
Mrs. Mini Michael
Dave and Tamara Karakis
Mike and Jamie Kelly
Robert B. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. King
Lisa and Andy Koehler
In Honor of Chase Oliver
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Krisak
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Aileen and Tom Leahey
Francis and Maria Lutz
Brian and Laura Makuck
Brian and Amy McCarthy
Mr. and Mrs. John McCulla
Roddy and Sharon McWhorter
Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Monaghan
Charles and Marlo Mong
Carlos and Maria V. Navarro
Don and Melissa Nordin
Rami and Heather Odeh
In Memory of Jayne S. Flynn
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Oliver
Mrs. Lynn K. Panlilio
In Honor of Madelyn and
Molly Cowan
The Parilli Family
Tyler and Robin Patterson
Anne Marie and Adam Polak
Bill and Barbara Poole
Vivian and Iain Prentice
Elaine Rex
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ross
John and Shannon Shipley
Peter Sloan and
Patricia Marmion
Andy and Yvonne Smith
David and Jeni Stephens
In Memory of Jerry Cozart
“Papa J”
Kevin and Kelli Sullivan
John and Elizabeth Thomas
Rad and Doreen Thurston
Tummillo Family
The Twiner Family
Dorothy Uidel
Fernando and Ines Umana
Michael and Lisa ValeCruz
Curt and Kathleen VanHooven
Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Ver Muelen
The Voljavec Family
Beth and Steve Vukmaravich
Sam and Julie Warren
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald K.
Wedding Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Zach M. Wilson
The Winkler Family
William and Susan Wood
Richard and Lori Wright
In Memory of Tracy
Marie Wright
Scott and Debbie Young
Tim and Neeraj Zach
Zammuto Family
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Zimmerman
BLUE AND WHITE CIRCLE
Up to $249
8th Grade Basketball Team
In Honor of Coach Chris
McDonald
Chris and Susan Adamczyk
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Pamela Akumabor
In Memory of Peter Akumabor
Mr. and Mrs. Marcos Arias
Lynn and Benton Ashby
In Honor of Will and
Mason Ashby
Jacqueline Guy Ashworth
Bill and Kim Asip
Mr. and Mrs. Lou Baird
Barnard Family
Terry and Kathy Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Andre Bielski
Elizabeth Bierly
Nick and Siobhan Bissell
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blodgett
Ed and Suzie Bohm
Bruce and Silvia Bowen
Ms. Jennifer Suvoski Bowers
Tom and Corinne Boyle
Patrick and Allison Braley
ST. JUDE
SCHOOL IS
16:1
student/teacher ratio
Jo and Jim Basey
Sally Beach
In Memory of George Asip
Brian and Amy Beck
John and Beverly Bennett
In Honor of Jack and Will
Bellows
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NINETY-EIGHT %
Mr. and Mrs. Scott W. Braley
Rebecca Broadway
Tom and Paula Brosnan
Gini McMahan Brower
Brandon and Jamie Brown
Kelley and Robert Brown
In Memory of Glenda King
Veronica Brown
The Brummer Family
Mary Ellen and Thomas Burg
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Burns
Marny Busbin
In Honor of Foster Jones
Katie Butler
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Calabrese
In Honor of The Curtin Family
Patrick and Elisabeth Callahan
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carr
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Cassell
Ed and Carol-Anne Cerbone
Carly Chambrello
Stephan and Andrea Cloitre
Rob and Karen Clouse
Robert and Bernadette Connelly
Rob and Mary Margaret Cooper
Todd and Mary Cozart
Tom and Carol Cradick
Lisa M. Crosby
Ed and Lori Crunk
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Crunk
The Curtin Family
In Memory of grandmother
Linda Mae
John and Carol Cuviello
and Family
In Honor of Tony, Olivia, and
Vincent Cuviello
Julie Dangel
Dave and Helen David
Maureen David
Mary Pat and Mike Davis
HT %
Mr. and Mrs. Yvens Delima
Mrs. Beatriz Diaz
In Memory of Mercedes
Sanchez Arbizu
Nga Nguyen and Long Do
Mary F. Doyle
In Honor of Cullen, Maeve,
and Declan Doyle
CATHOLIC
Edward and Judy Dunbar
In Memory of Helen Willard
Sarah and Bo Duncan
Jeffrey and Lisa Durthaler
The Eberlein Family
Otto and Heather Echemendia
Chris Fason
Page Featherstun
Mr. and Mrs. William G. Foley
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Follmer
Alex and Heather Foster
Darryl and Jamie Foster
Sarah Freant
In Honor of Dr. Andrew P. Smith
Kevin and Alli Gaffney
Randy and Ashley Garrett
George and Honey Gfroerer
Heather Gibbons
In Memory of James Gibbons
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Gillett
Anonymous
Mr. Jorge Gonzalez and Mrs.
Mariana Tello-Sucre
In Honor of Jorge Gonzalez-Tello
Steve and Ashley Goodrich
Mary Gould
Jeffrey and Jamie Graebner
Dan and Courtney Grassi
Jeff and Karen Groslimond
Kerry and Dean Haertel
Sarah Kate Hampton
Bill and Carolyn Harness
Dr. and Mrs. J. Sean Harper
Nancy Harper
Terri R. Haugen
Jane Henley
Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez
Blair Higginbotham
Mary and John Higginbotham
Mr. Timothy and Shannon Hipp
over
Dr. and Mrs. Darryl Hodson
Maureen Horwath
Andrea Howell Reeves
Nancy and David Hudak
Meghan Hurst
The Hutchens Family
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Hutchinson
Ron and Penny Hutchinson
The Jannetta Family
Mr. and Mrs. Jason H. Jones
William F. Kalil
Mr. John Kelley
Patrick M. Kelly
Rich and Peggy Kernan
Mr. and Mrs. Peter G.
Kessenich, Sr.
Gregory and Frances Killeen
Sandy Kiphart
Jeff and Nicole Kitchin
Thomas Klepaszewski
10,000 meals
packaged for Stop Hunger Now
school-wide service project for
Catholic Schools Week
Carol Kofsky
In Honor of my grandchildren,
Marc, Jason, Eddie, Charles,
Caroline, and Teddy Weick
James and Barbara Kohut
In Memory of Lou Sinito Mother of Debbie McLaughlin
and Donna Quinn
Carol Lavelle
Joslyn Lawhead
Rob and Laura Layne
Amy Selvig Leiner
Hal Leiner
In Memory of Rosamond Leiner
Brian A. Lescar
Lauren Lesso
In Memory of Billy Jack
Crenshaw
Regina Lilly
Tom H. Linck
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Livengood
Mrs. Tricia Loesel
Gregory and Hope Long
Martin and Lilina Lund
Susie and Dennis Mackin
Ernie and Cheryl MacRae
Ken and Carrie Mahan
Barb and Mark Maimone
Tom and Carla Maley
Ruth and Terrill Mallory
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Masak
In Memory of Carina Masak
Joe and Kim Masak
Krstal Matichak
Anonymous
Courtney and Chris McCabe
Mr. and Mrs. Roger McCollum
Eileen and Scott McCulley
In Memory of Helen Ferren
Jim and Kim McGill
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Mr. and Mrs. John McGlone
Ms. Ann McLaughlin
In Memory of Thomas E.
McLaughlin
Debbie and Mark McLaughlin
Mr. and Mrs. Charles McNamee
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Meadows
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mikolajek
Margaret Fahey Miller
Victoria Mills
In Memory of Christina M.
Wenke
Matt and Therese Montesi
Mr. and Mrs. Dawn
and Kevin Moran
Pam M. Moulton
In Memory of Amy Bellows
Ellen Adams Mueller
Ziad and Jocelyne Nassar
Jenna Nelli
Sang Ngoc Nguyen
Mr. Alfonso Nigro
In Memory of Patricia A. Nigro
Andy and Kelly Nigro
Michael and Margaret Noxon
Jacqueline and John O’Donnell
Tom and Maura O’Neill
Alicia Ohlin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Palazzo
Ignacio Palomera
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Patterson
John and Erin Paul
Kevin and Courtney Perry
Ed and Betty Anne Pinelli
Jimmy and Claudette Piper
Powell Family
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pozzobon
Michael and Shirley Prendergast
Judy Williams
Kevin and Donna Quinn
Dan and Mollie Quinnelly
In Honor of Rachel and Ryan
Quinnelly
Dr. Owen and Anne Reese
Michael G.& Margarita R.
Repasky
Chavigny Revelette
Carley Rex
Beth and John Rezac
Hannah Rice
Angelica M. Riera, Jose Jimenez
Victoria and Billy Riordan
Tim and Knoxie Roche
Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Rodriguez
Todd and Amy Rohan
Beth Ross
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Ross
Ruddy Family
Colette Ruff
Mrs. Julie Rummel
Joy and Jim Russ
Jane Rutkowski
Dr. Emiliano and Maria Saguier
In Memory of Emi Saguier
Sarah Schneider
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Aliesha Scholten
Adam and Synthia Scholze
Dan and Nancy Schrage
Meaghan and Jason Schroeder
Mr. and Mrs. Nebil Sedki
In Honor of Maddie and
Will Goodrich
Muggsie and John Shern
Fran Shivers
In Honor of Marc, Charles,
and Teddy Weick
Mr. and Mrs. Sami Silfani
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Simmons
Jeffrey Simpson
Glen and Julie Smith
Annual Fund
Parent Chairs
ANNIE AND MATHER LINDSAY
Class Representatives
KA Laurie and Jeff Miller
KB Liane and Jason York
1A Kelly and Glen Iannucci
1B Kelly and Mike Marley
2A Kim and Scott Sergent
2B Lynn and Chad Hoekstra
3A Bonnie and Matt Ashby
3B Jessica and Scott Camp
4A Dara and Dean Kalinowski
4B Maria and Luciano Tiberia
5A Mary Margaret and Rob Cooper
5B Kerry and Dean Haertel
6A Knoxie and Tim Roche
6B Kelly and Matt Gilley
6C Adrianne and Steven Eberlein
7A Elizabeth and John Thomas
7B Julie and Jason Oliver
8A Rochelle and Kevin Doyle
8B Kim and Larry Jardina
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Robert and Jeanne Smith
In Honor of Kate Smith
Anne and WK Smith
In Memory of James Keane
and William C. Smith
Carolyn and George Snelling
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Spall
Daniel Stiers
Tish and Jay Stradley
Eleonora Straub
Lucy and Barry Strozier
Molly Strozier
In Memory of Mr. Pat
Zimmermann
Jodileen Stultz
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Roger T. Sullivan
In Honor of Sophia and
Vanessa Hurtado
Mr. and Mrs. Sutton
David and Stephanie Sweeney
Andrew and Sarah Szymke
Robin Tanis
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tasanasanta
Frank and Joanne Thomas
In Memory of Joe and Ann Satten
Chris and Rhys Thomas
Luciano and Maria Tiberia
Joe and Phyllis Tokos
Mrs. Beth Towner
In Honor of Lindsey and
Andrew Mattei
Jim and Stephanie Tramonte
Susan Tschirhart
Lynn Twiner
In Honor of Laura, Michael,
and Brian
Elaine and Bill Waidelich
Ms. Donna Walker
In Honor of Riley King and Andrew Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Walker
In Memory of Elizabeth
“Bitsy” Davis
Rose Marie and Patrick Walsh
In Honor of Jack and
Nina Parker
Jackie and Ray Wathen
Kent and Jody Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Weick, Jr.
Ms. Lisa Wenke
In Memory of Christina
Marie Wenke
Vicki Williams
Amy and Scott Williamson
Mrs. Anne McGill Wilson
Steven and Alessandra Wunder
David and Brooke Wyatt
Edward and Hazel York
In Honor of Cooper, Carley,
and Chloe York
we are st. jude
Staff/Faculty participation
IN THE ANNUAL FUND
The Annual Report is a publication of
the Advancement Office to recognize
the supporters of St. Jude the Apostle
Catholic School. Every attempt has
been made to ensure accuracy of
information published. Please contact
the Advancement Office at
770-394-2880, ext. 424 if you notice
any discrepancies and please accept
our sincere apology.
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Additional Gifts
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
We are grateful to the following corporations
and foundations for their contributions in
excess of $34,000 during the 2014 – 2015
school year either directly or through
employee matching gifts. We are also very
grateful to the parents and friends who
provided the opportunities for these
donations and matching gifts.
Adobe
Allstate Insurance
Anonymous (7)
Aon Foundation Matching Gifts
APEX Environmental Services
Brown-Forman Corporation
Buckhead Uniforms
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia
Cisco Systems
CKC Foundation
Cox Media Group
Dell Employee Giving Program
Deloitte LLP
Fannie Mae
Georgia Pacific
Google Matching Gifts Program
IBM Matching Grants Program
ING Foundation
Macy’s Foundation
Marmon Holdings, Inc
Marsh and McLennan Companies
Microsoft Matching Gifts Program
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Oracle Corporation Matching Gifts
Prep Atlanta
Prudential Financial
Pulte Group
Salesforce Foundation
State Street Bank
Sun Life Financial
Sun Trust Foundation Matching Gift Program
The Coca-Cola Foundation
Time Warner Matching Grants Program
Turner Entertainment Group
Verizon Foundation
Voya Financial
Wells Fargo Foundation Educational
Matching Gift Program
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ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
ENDOWMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Pozzobon
Mr. and Mrs. Remington
Reynolds
St. Jude ‘14-’15 PTA
Bruster’s Ice Cream, Dunwoody
The Cayce Family
Dantanna’s Tavern,
Sandy Springs
Galla’s Pizza, Dunwoody
The Gardner Family
Papa John’s Pizza
REGINA HERSEY MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Curtin Family
ELIZABETH “BITSY” DAVIS
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
8th Grade Basketball
Christmas Clash
Patty and Doug Childs
In Honor of Kathy Davis Pepe
Mr. Joe P. Davis
Skip and Elaine Dolt
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hughes
Larry and Kim Jardina
Colonel and Mrs. Patrick J. Michelson
Victoria Mills
Todd and Nida Mudd
Ziad and Jocelyne Nassar
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pepe
Mr. and Mrs. Remington
Reynolds
Tim and Neeraj Zach
Zammuto Family
ELIZABETH HUFFNER
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
AIG, Inc.
Mr. Casey G. Hild
Donald Huffner
Mrs. Nancy Huffner
In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth
W. Huffner
GIFTS IN KIND
Mr. Guillermo A. Lopez Velarde,
McKinsey & Company
GUARDIAN ANGEL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Pat and Bob Barnard
Nydia Bladuell
Jeff and Karen Groslimond
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hughes
Debbie and Mark McLaughlin
Mary Anne and Joseph B. Obusek
In Honor of the Broadway Family
Chavigny Revelette
Martha and Steve Smith
John and Bridget Snelling
ST. MARTIN MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Dr. and Mrs. C. Michael Bowman
The Jeff Long Family
RESTRICTED DONATIONS
The Catholic Foundation of North
Georgia, STREAM grant
Betty Roistacher, The Daffodil Project
DR. AMY BENNETT BELLOWS BOOK
AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The Barnett Family
Brent R. Bellows
Hank and Beverly Bellows
Matthew and Karen Bennett
Sid and Bethany Bowden
Skip and Elaine Dolt
Kevin and Rochelle Doyle
John and Rose Haly
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Hutchinson
Larry and Kim Jardina
Ray and Dianne Lamonica and Family
Jimmy and Claudette Piper
Mr. and Mrs. Remington
Reynolds
Kirby and Fern Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Weidle
St. Jude proudly
celebrated
4
rosaries
Scholarship Recipients
GREY NUNS OF THE SACRED HEART AWARD
Gianna Villacci (5th)
MONSIGNOR DANIEL J. O’CONNOR SCHOLARSHIP
Ashley Benson (5th)
ELIZABETH “BITSY” DAVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Alex Curtin (5th) and Elizabeth Jardina (5th)
REGINA HERSEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amelia Cooper (5th) and William Cooper (7th)
DR. AMY BENNETT BELLOWS BOOK AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Sophie Kalinowski (4th) and Pierce McCarthy (4th)
ELIZABETH HUFFNER ANGEL SCHOLARSHIP
Patrick Haertel (5th)
ARCHBISHOP JOHN F. DONOGHUE SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP
Minh Hoang Do (5th) and Lily McLaughlin (3rd)
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Our Financial Accountability
Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
REVENUES%
EXPENSES%
Tuition & Fees
$4,023,888
($236,166)
Tuition Assistance
GRACE & Scholarship $112,670
Revenue
Development
$413,535 Student Services
$182,038 $168,098 PTA
Interest & Investment $74,275
Income
Other Income
$3,100 Salaries & Benefits
$3,240,374
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Instructional
$188,149
4
Administrative
$113,495 2
Development $57,701 1
Student Services
$139,444 3
Facilities $313,946 7
Technology $183,848 4
Capital Improvements
$72,460
1
Capital Reserves
$100,000 2
PTA
$168,098 3
TOTAL REVENUES
$4,741,438
85
-5
2
9
4
4
1.5
0
TOTAL EXPENSES
Cost to Educate
$9,438
TUITION V $7,705
GAP V $1,733
Net Revenue
$163,924
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$4,577,514
P.T.A.
Parents and Teachers Lending a Hand
INFLOWS
OUTFLOWS
Book Fair
$6,348
Campus Shop
$5,964
$3,408
Christmas Cards
$10,380
Fall Festival
Fun Run
$5,356
Innisbrook $8,723
Interest Income
$372
$4,719
Magazine Sales
$3,098
Mrs. Fields Sales
$836
Original Works
$2,287
Other Income
$5,513
Partner Cards
$1,658
Secret Santa
$6,147
Used Uniforms
Beautification
$226
Enrichment $2,582
$913
Family to Family
$660
Field Day
Hospitality
$826
Other Expenses
$1,164
$867
Pastries For Parents
$2,642
Spiritual Life
$5,855
Staff Appreciation
$428
Student Appreciation Day
$4,277
Teacher Start Up Money
TOTAL INFLOWS
TOTAL OUTFLOWS
$20,440
$64,809
2014-2015 PTA GIFTS
2015 Grey Nuns Scholarship
2015 Msgr. O’Connor Scholarship
3D Printers
Electronic Sign Board
Endowment Fund
Media Center
TOTAL GIFTS
$1,000
$1,000
$6,245
$15,200
$10,000
$6,348
NET INCOME
$44,369
$39,793
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GEORGIA RESIDENTS ASSISTING CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
G.R.A.C.E. Scholars
Providing a Catholic Education
GRACE Scholars was founded by Georgia’s Catholic
GRACE Scholars is a Georgia nonprofit corporation and
Bishops in 2008 to take advantage of the SSO/tax credit
tax exempt charity. GRACE has met the requirements
legislation. It is the beloved initiative of Archbishop Wilton
for designation as a student scholarship organization Gregory of Atlanta and Bishop Gregory Hartmayer of
(SSO) in Georgia. Because GRACE is an SSO, Georgia
Savannah. Since 2008, more than
taxpayers can redirect part of
4,231 taxpayers have redirected
their tax liability to GRACE and
part of their Georgia income
qualify for a generous tax
taxes to GRACE which, in turn,
benefit created by the Georgia
has awarded scholarships to
legislature – a 100% tax credit.
students wishing to attend
As GRACE is a tax exempt
Visit www.gracescholars.org or
Georgia Catholic Schools. All
charity (501-c-3 organization),
www.saintjude.net
for
more
information.
students receiving GRACE
gifts to GRACE also qualify as
Please feel free to call the Advancement Office
awards have demonstrated
charitable contributions under
at 770.394.2880, ext. 424 for assistance.
financial need.
federal law.
Go ahead. Share GRACE!
PHOTOS COURTESY OF WILL GILLETT
$99,938
G.R.A.C.E. SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED
in tuition assistance
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Thank You
Thank you to the following taxpayers who re-directed their 2014 Georgia
tax dollars to G.R.A.C.E. Scholars. As of December 31, 2014, $99,938 in
tuition assistance has been designated to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic
School. This amount offers enough funds for 5 new and 14 returning
students to attend St. Jude School under the G.R.A.C.E.
Scholarship program.
G.R.A.C.E. DONORS
Anonymous (5)
Mr. Brian C. Barnard
Ms. Jeanette Elaine Bialczak
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bruce Bowen
Mr. and Mrs. William Bruckner
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Caveness
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph Charles
Mr. and Mrs. G. Douglas Childs
Mr. Richard Cicchillo Jr. and Dr. Kelleen C .Fitzgerald
Ms. Margaret Darensbourg
Mr. and Mrs. Brian N. David
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Davis III
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace A. Dietrich
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin A. Doyle
Mrs. Gisele M. Frame and Mr. Jeff M. Frame
Mr. and Mrs. Randall S. Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Gfroerer
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Giglio
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gilley
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Giornelli
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Grupp
Ms. Rebecca H. Guynn
Ms. Deborah J. Haertel
Mrs. Alice O. Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick W. Hurley
Mr. and Mrs. Gary D. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. George Bliss Jones
Ms. Amy L. Leiner
Mr. and Mrs. George A. MacConnell
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Madonia
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McElligott
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Muhl Jr.
Mr. Joseph B. Nagel
Mr Andre R. Padial and Mrs. Alicia LoCicero
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler D. Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Peterka
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Prendergast
Mr. Freddy I. Rivas Mileo and Mrs. Anglica S. Borroso Cabeda
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Rodriguez
Ms. Andria L. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Erin P. Schlader
Mr. and Mrs. Nebil B. Sedki
Mr. and Mrs. Noel J. Sitzmann
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Spall III
Mr. and Mrs. David Stephens
Dr. and Mrs Michael E. Stevenson
Mr. and Mrs. David C. Sweeney
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J .Treanor
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Troncale
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Vassallo
Mr. and Mrs. Sean P. Williams
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Wood
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RECIPIENTS
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St. Jude School
2014
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
2015
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MONSIGNOR JOE CORBETT
A Letter from our Monsignor
DEAR FRIENDS,
We are truly blessed with the expertise,
knowledge, and professionalism of
our awesome school principal,
Mrs. Childs - and of our very talented
teachers and administrators. Research
and findings show that one of the most
important influences in the quality of
the education a child receives is the
quality of her or his teacher.
Our school is certainly blessed with
gifted and caring professionals in our
classrooms! Mrs. Childs and all who
serve here work diligently to contribute
that “something extra special” for
your child.
In all aspects of life, parents
are definitely the first educators
of their children – and this is
most especially true when we
speak of our faith. As a matter
of fact, parents enjoy such
an important role that on
the day of a child’s baptism,
the priest or deacon reminds
the parents of this essential
truth. In trusting our parish
school with the education of
your child [or, perhaps your
grandchild] in religion and the
core curriculum subjects, you
are confirming exactly how
committed you are to ensuring
your child has the best
foundation for a successful
future.
Thank you for your prayers, volunteerism,
and kind support. Know that your
efforts are greatly appreciated. And
please be assured of my prayers for
you and your family.
As pastor, I thank you as
parents, grandparents, and
friends of our school for the
commitments and sacrifices you make every day to ensure
that your child – and others - benefit from the excellence in
education offered at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School. As
we witnessed in 2015, St. Jude’s excellence as an outstanding
school was recognized and honored by the U.S. Department
of Education with the awarding of the coveted National Blue
Ribbon Award – again!
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St. Jude School Annual Report
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2014 2015
Sincerely in Christ,
Monsignor W. Joseph Corbett
Pastor
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