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We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!
From the President
To all our SBA families and friends –
Season’s greetings from everyone here at SBA!
I began my 35-year career in education right out of college. This career was then and still
is the only thing I’ve wanted to do – most days. One of the perks is that I’ve never known
anything but getting to enjoy a rather lengthy holiday break away from the job. Whenever
possible, we try to shut the place down for an extended time and send everyone off to
enjoy their families.
Feel free to hate me for it; I’ve come to terms with that.
Historically speaking, I’m sure there were any number of practical reasons – long since
forgotten – that made such a two-week holiday break seem perfectly logical for whoever
had to make such a decision at the time.
But I have my own ideas of why they did it. I was recently reading research that said the
part of the human brain that “analyzes information, makes decisions and anticipates consequences is the prefrontal cortex. And it does not become fully developed until one’s mid-20s.” In a nutshell then, we have a building
full of one-thousand undeveloped pre-frontal cortexes running around.
In other words, the holidays seem to provide an opportune time for them to be away from us and us to be away from
them. At least for a little while.
We haven’t yet mastered it, and likely never will, but we’re trying to help all we can with speeding up the whole
pre-frontal cortex thing. St. Benedict tries to assist students as they come to terms with the concept of actions having
consequences. True, that usually happens in the context of stupid stuff resulting in some sort of punishment.
But we also try to emphasize the flip side. There is the truth that good deeds can also make monster differences. The
pint of blood they might give actually does save lives. Cans of food really do provide meals – and sometimes hope. A gift
under the angel tree can indeed help Santa come to a little child who wouldn’t understand if he didn’t. And a coat for the
cold – well, few of us can imagine that difference, because thankfully, we’ve never been that cold.
May sharing the family joy of this Christmas season include all of us getting to share a little of it with others. God bless
each of you!
George Valadie
President
SBA
From the Editor
Wow! What a fall! This issue of On Eagles’ Wings is so full of accomplishments, fun stuff and news. We hope you enjoy
all the exciting things going on about and around SBA.
And, be sure to read Provie Rose’s story in the Development/Parent Connection section about our very successful
Spirit Shop. Thanks to Provie and her band of volunteers, you can get a variety of SBA spirit wear and novelties at very
reasonable prices. What fun it is to see SBA gear all over Memphis and even in far away places. Thanks to Provie and the
Spirit Shop ladies for all their continued efforts in helping us brand SBA.
Please take a look at SBA’s Commercial Appeal Academic All-Stars so far this year. Each year we have a nice number
of deserving honorees making a name for themselves and their school. Also, congratulations are in order for our National
Merit Scholars who were recently announced by Mr. Valadie. They, along with the large number of AP Scholars, help
showcase our great academic environment.
Not to be outdone, are those who have brought notoriety to themselves and SBA in academics,
clubs, competitions and athletics. Keep up the great work, SBA!
With the launching of our new website and our Twitter and Facebook accounts, we have heard
from many more alumni. To our alumni, the class of 2000 recently had their reunion starting with
a casual reception at SBA. Check out all their smiling faces, a bit older, but the same in many ways,
on the inside back cover. They had a great turnout and so can you. So get your class together and
start planning. We are happy to help.
To everyone, have a joyful and holy holiday season. See you next year!
Sharon Masterson, Editor
Director of Communications & Sports Information
CONTENTS
Development……………2
Parent Connection………3
" You learn to speak by speaking, to
study by studying, to run by running,
to work by working, and in the same
way, you learn to love by loving. All
those who think to learn in any other
way decieve themselves."
St. Francis de Sales
Catholic Schools: Teaching Wisdom,
Teaching Love
Mission
About Our Faith…………5
Headline News……………8
Achievements……………9
Faculty Focus……………12
On and Off Campus……13
Sports……………………16
Alumni……………………22
St. Benedict at Auburndale High
School is a diocesan, coeducational,
college preparatory school committed
to academic excellence through a
comprehensive and challenging
multi-level curriculum presented in an
atmosphere permeated with the aims,
values and teachings of the Roman
Catholic faith.
On Eagles’ Wings is a publication of
St. Benedict at Auburndale High School
Editor/Director of Communications
and Sports Information
Sharon Masterson
President/Principal
George Valadie
Director of Admissions
Ann O’Leary
Advisory Board 2010-2011
Mike Waddell, Chairman
Michael Allen
Msgr. Peter Buchignani, V.G.
Doug Byrnes
Julie Clary (’00)
Mindy Costabile (Executive Committee)
Melanie Craft
Chris LeBlanc
John Schuman
Phil Sisneros
Mike Watermeier
Don Williams (Executive Committee)
Wanda Winnette
Pat Wyckoff
Beth York
Printing Services
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Correction: In the Summer “On Eagles Wings” the following was left off the
Honor Roll of Donors: GIFTS IN HONOR - Library
Paul & Shannon Schuhlein
Provie Rose
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
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[email protected]
ON THE COVER: Spirit Shop offers SBA gear for everyone!
Development
SBA Board of Advisors kicks off a new year
By Mike Waddell, President
The SBA Board of Advisors has commenced its activities for the 2010/2011 year. The Board’s goal
and purpose is to contribute to the success of St. Benedict by assisting Mr. Valadie and the staff in their
efforts to continuously improve upon the great “product” that our school offers.
In that regard, the centerpiece of the Board’s agenda this year is a series of presentations on
significant strategic and operating areas of the school. These presentations, delivered by Mr. Valadie
and the staff, are intended to candidly assess the status of the given area by answering three simple
questions:
Where are we?
Where do we want to be?
What are we doing to get there?
Presentations thus far have focused on curriculum, student body and faculty.
We recently welcomed several new members to the Board, as well, to fill vacancies of members whose terms had expired.
Joining the Board are Doug Byrnes, Chris LeBlanc, Phil Sisneros, Wanda Winette and Beth York. We appreciate these individuals
agreeing to serve on the Board and look forward to their contributions and to a great year.
Annual Drive benefits from social events
Eagle Classic a huge success
The 2010 Eagle Classic Golf Tournament was a huge success. We had a lot of golfers enjoying
a warm October afternoon at Memphis National in Collierville. We had several winners in the
exciting tournament with the team (foursome at left) of Bob Barlow, Pat Durkee, Ernie
Dye and Larry Etter placing
first with a 49. The team (foursome at right) of Monsignor
Peter Buchignani, Greg
Gonda, Rodney Schnadelbach and Jim Siano
also scored a 49, but placed
second in the tie breaker.
Bishop J. Terry Steib (right)
of the Diocese of Memphis
played the tournament and
enjoyed some SBA spirit wear
with Father Mike Werkhoven (left), who was in his
foursome.
Make your plans for the
Spring Fling Fashion Show
Plans are underway for our spring event, the Spring Fling
Fashion Show, on the evening of Saturday, March 26. If you
would like to become involved with planning this event or be a
sponsor, contact the school. It should be a fun time.
While offering us the opportunity to gather and have some fun, both of these events also benefit
the Annual Fund. Recently you should have received a letter from Mr. Valadie regarding this year’s
Annual Fund Drive. We appreciate all the support for SBA each year. The Annual Fund is just another way that we can continue to
bring the best education in a moral environment for our students.
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SBA’s old spirit shop closet is
now St. Francis of Assisi School’s
maintenance shop. Valorie Valle is
Director of facilities at the school.
Hankins Family selected for Jenny Award
a few Alumni. We had
to work hard to gain
recognition and support
not only from students,
faculty and staff, but
from all those who love
and support St. Benedict.
Kathy Rybczyk was the
driving force, who developed
the spirit theme and began a
long hard journey to get the
Spirit Shop up and running
together with the Pep Club
and the Alumni Association.
Her efforts have helped us
grow and make our mark
on the community. In 2007,
Kathy retired from her work
at St. Benedict leaving a
foundation for us to follow.
In the early fall of 2007,
I assumed the responsibility
of operating the spirit Shop
with the help of parent
volunteers. Those volunteers
are: Julie Bardos, Jill
Frierott, Shannon Schuhlein, Dee Ann Van Hoeck, Lisa
Yarbro, Cathy James, Diane White, Leslie Addison and
our newest volunteer Anita Murphy.
These Ladies have shown the real “Spirit” of our school.
They work hard and volunteer their time and efforts every
Thursday at all three
lunch periods. All
Spirit items can
be worn over the
uniform every Friday.
Collectively
the Spirit Team
determines which
item to sell to
represent our school
in the best possible
way. The items are
practical and prices
are reasonable so
all can purchase
something and wear
our spirit clothes and
items. Julie Bardos
and Jill Frierott are
instrumental in the
operation as they
take inventory and
tag items for sale.
Spirit Shop Director Provie
This has been a labor of
Rose maintains a much larger
love on the part of all and
spirit shop with an inventory
the friendships gained are
of SBA gear.
Greg and Cathy Hankins were presented with SBA’s annual
Jenny Award at the last home football game of the season.
The Jenny Award is named for St. Benedict’s former
student, Jenny Rybczyk, who died in a car accident in the fall
following her graduation from SBA. She was an athlete with
determination and desire, giving 100% in everything she did.
Each year the Jenny Award is given to adult volunteers who
give to the school in various ways - by donating service, time,
money or a combination of these in order to benefit all SBA
athletes.
This year’s recipients have been active participants in the
success and growth of SBA over the years, mostly under the
radar, so to speak, as they are truly servants and claim no
recognition or glory. Many of the enhancements in our school
in the areas of academics and athletics are due to the support
of the Hankins, who are worthy recipients of this very special
award.
They are the parents of David Hankins, a graduate of the
Class of 2010.
Cathy and Greg Hankins (center) receive the Jenny
Award for Service to SBA from Athletic Director Greg Stiel
(left) and SBA Principal George Valadie (right).
Spirit Shop has gear for any Eagle occasion
By Provie Rose
The SBA’s Spirit Shop got really rolling in the early midnineties when the Eagles’ football team advanced to the
State Play-offs. Then AD Sharon Masterson, with the help
of the athletic booster club, made sure that spirit wear and
decorations were available for students (high school and
younger ones, alike), parents and all Eagle fans as the Eagles
soared in many sports.
Soon the Spirit Shop came under the direction of Kathy
Rbyczyk to continue to engage our students in the spirit of the
School. As a young and growing school St. Benedict had only
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MAY
12............... Baccalaureate-Church of the Incarnation, 7:00 pm
13 ...............................Commencement-Hope Church, 7:00 pm
13 .................................................................Project Graduation Party
24-27 ...................................................................................Final exams
27 ............................................................ Last Day of classes, ½ day
a gift from God. As you can see by now this is a community
effort to help our school in a fun, but productive way.
In 2008, for the first time, the Spirit Shop was able to give
the school a contribution of $5,000. In 2009, a donation of
$6,000 was presented. Each year, with the dedication of our
volunteers and the growth of SBA school spirit, we hope to
continue these contributions to the school.
The Spirit Shop is located on our Web-site at www.sbaeagles.
org/store. You will find a photograph of Diocese of Memphis
Bishop J. Terry Steib wearing our Spirit clothes and a listing
of the items. Some of our shirts are designed by art teacher
Laura Beck and all the items are listed and are shown so you
can shop and order on line, either by credit card or pay-atpick-up.
SBA spirit gear is available for your all shopping needs.
ADMISSIONS & GUIDANCE INFORMATION
ADMISSIONS Applications for the 2011-12 school year are now being
accepted. Please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org/
admissions 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.
THINK SPIRIT! THINK ST. BENEDICT!
THINK EAGLES! THINK PRIDE!
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: All siblings who wish to attend
St. Benedict must complete the Application for Admission. If
you have questions, please contact Ann OLeary, Director of
Admissions, at 260-2875 or [email protected].
DECEMBER
17 ...............½ day – End of semester, begin Christmas break
20-21 ..................Holiday Hoops Camp for Girls – Grades 4-8
20-23 ................. Holiday Hoops Boys Invitational Tournament
21-22 .................. Holiday Hoops Camp for Boys – Grades 1-6
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.
JANUARY
3 .....................................................................................Classes resume
17 ......................................... Martin Luther King Day (no classes)
22-25 ...................................................................... March for Life Trip
ACT TEST DATES
Test Date.................................................Registration Deadline
Feb. 12, 2011....................................................................Jan. 7. 2011
Apr. 9, 2011..................................................................... Mar. 4, 2011
June 11, 2011................................................................. May 6, 2011
FEBRUARY
21............................................................ Faculty Retreat (no classes)
26 .....................................................Project Graduation Trivia Night
27 ........Crossroads concert – Marcela Pinilla, Colombian Pop
Registration is available online at www.act.com.
SBA Code needed for registration is 430-451.
MARCH
11..........................................................End of 3rd academic quarter
14 ........................................................................... Begin Spring Break
14-17 .........................................Spring Break Camp – Grades 1-6
21 ..................................................................................Classes resume
26 ..................................................................................... Fashion Show
31- April 3......................................Spring Musical-Sound of Music
SAT TEST DATES
Test Date.................................................Registration Deadline
Jan. 22, 2011................................................................ Dec. 23, 2010
Mar. 12, 2011................................................................Feb. 11, 2011
May 7, 2011...................................................................... Apr. 8, 2011
June 4, 2011.................................................................... May 6, 2011
APRIL
10 .............................. Crossroads Concert – Jazz Guitar Summit
16 ...................................................................................................... Prom
21 .........................Holy Thursday (1/2 day-begin Easter Break)
25 ..................................................................................Classes resume
Registration is available online at www.collegeboard.com.
SBA Code needed for registration is 430-451.
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About Our Faith
the side of the road while I get the spare donut and the jack.
This takes all of twenty minutes to change the tire and then I
realize that there are absolutely no stores or shops that I recall
on this stretch of highway for another 70 miles. How can I
drive this heavy car that far on a donut? Sounded like a good
opportunity for an adventure.
Parent Connection
DRIVER’S PERMIT ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM
– is required in order for a student to get a Driver’s Permit.
Students may pick up a form in the front office during regular
school hours. Please have student Social Security Number to
complete the form.
NEWS FROM HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Our Home and School Association is off and running for
the 2010-2011 school year. So far we have sponsored our
Freshman-Sophomore Tail-gate night, individual grade parent
meetings, the National Honor Society Induction reception,
the Junior Ring Mass reception and our teachers have been
"treated" to a special day of treats each month (all the teachers
really appreciate this effort). We have also assisted in First
Friday Adoration.
Our upcoming events include the Teacher Appreciation
Luncheon in January.
If you are interested in volunteering or joining Home and
School, please contact Barbara Hervey at [email protected] or
Shannon Schuhlein at [email protected].
Happy Holidays from your Home and School!!!
PROJECT GRADUATION
I made it to the next exit just a few miles up and made a
choice. I go left. Within a mile I see a junkyard. You know…
the kind of place people go to get that spare part they need
for their car or tractor. A few minutes talking to someone and
negotiating and I had a used tire that fit my car. It cost $15.
“You got any idea where I can get this tire filled with air and
set on my car?” I asked. “Just a few miles up on the highway.
Turn right. Small gas station with no signs. They’ll do it for you
cheap.” “Thanks. God Bless,” I say.
I take it slow, my new tire rigged to my bike rack now waiting
to be set on my car so I can make it to Memphis and my new
job teaching Theology to tenth graders at St. Benedict. I made
it to the next exit and turned right. A few miles down the road
and I see the gas station my new friend at the junkyard told
me about. We have all driven past this sort of place. Old-school
analog gas gauges to tell you how much you bought and how
much you owed. I was doubtful they had worked in a while.
The cracks in the driveway told the same…it had been years
since anyone thought this place was worthy of repair. The
peeling off-white paint told the same story.
I pull the car up to two men smoking cigarettes and talking.
I get out of my dilapidated car. “Y’all help me with this tire?”
“Sure. Passenger side, rear?” It was the only wheel he could not
see. “Yep.” “Ok…it’ll take a few minutes.” “No problem,” I said.
Ten minutes later, my new-old tire was ready to take me
another three hours to Memphis. I look to the mechanic. “Five
We already have over 100 students
from the class of 2011 signed up and
paid to attend the Project Graduation
party after Commencement
Ceremonies on May 13. Our first
Trivia Night in November was a
huge success. Be sure to mark your calendars for the second
Trivia Night on February 26. It’s never too early to get your
reservations in, as we always sell out.
Tickets for seniors to attend the Project Graduation party are
$125.00 until February 4, when they increase to $150.
If you have questions regarding Trivia Night or Project
Graduation contact committee chairs Sissy Aeschliman at 7539166 or Chuck Kantor 218-6439.
“Faith Seventy Miles from Nowhere”
By Patrick Smith, SBA Theology Teacher
So I was on my way to Memphis a year and a half ago.
Highway 78 between Birmingham and Tupelo, car fully loaded
and riding low when,“BAM,” I blow a tire going 75! My first job
was to take my bike off my trunk rack, remove the rack, take all
the boxes and bags out of my truck and place them safely on
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bucks?” he says.” Between the tire and the labor… if I had done
this at Walmart it could have cost me $100. (I know because it
happened in Florida a few weeks earlier.) But I made it through
this adventure for $20. No problems with that tire since.
I can’t be afraid to let God take control. I can’t panic. I have
to trust that He will provide. All I need to do is to be willing to
act on Faith. Faith is the root and the stem of all great actions.
Without some sort of trust in the Maker that all will turn out
well how can be begin to make this a better world?
Sure, I arrived in Memphis and met George Valadie for
just the second time with grease on my hands and sweat
drenching my T-shirt, but that’s what God provides sometimes.
We encounter situations where we can get upset or angry or
sad… but Faith is, by definition, an opportunity to let us see
how powerful God is. Seventy miles from the closest tire shop
and Faith calms me and it seems to help me find what I need.
It’s the same in the classroom.
Teachers often feel 70 miles from the middle of nowhere
and they may justly panic or stress. Seriously, when you have
130 grades to enter by one o’clock on Friday and you haven’t
begun grading it till your Friday planning period… what are
you going to do? It gets overwhelming at times. When things
are like that I remember what I teach my students: “Do not
be afraid!” Fear blinds us of the obvious solutions that God
immediately provides us. The Faithful remain calm and in that
stillness the power and Providence of God reveals itself.
I suppose this is how I live my life. To others it may
seem apathetic or even fatalistic. But the way I respond to
crises or problem situations is more deeply rooted in Faith. I
have Faith that God provides solutions to all of our problems.
And I have Faith that I have been given the abilities with which
to successfully address any difficulties. The willingness to use
these talents and charisms are the free-will response to Faith.
When I live and when I teach I remember that I have been
given gifts and charisms to help me see God at work around
me. Why worry? Why be afraid?
We are appreciative for all these people and all those who
assist us in our spiritual growth, most especially through prayer.
Know that we are praying for you all!
The following article was written by senior Jackson Butler
as he reflected on a dire and life-threatening situation
he experienced while on vacation last summer. For his
heroic accomplishments, Jackson has developed a sense
of something bigger than himself, made everlasting and
grateful friends and was headline news in the August 13,
2010 edition of the “The Destin Log” newspaper.
Thanks to all who help us worship
Rescue in the Gulf
Deacon Lightcap presides over Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament for First Friday Adoration.
By Khira Albonetti, Theology
By senior Jackson Butler
The students, faculty and staff would like to thank the
following people for offering their time, talent and treasure to
assist us all in growing closer to Our Lord. First of all, to the
priests of our Diocese who have offered many Masses for
our students and allowed Christ’s true presence to be in our
school; Deacon Chuck Lightcap who has devoted himself
to our spiritual growth through his presence, prayers and
blessings at First Friday Adoration and Kathy MacDonald
who coordinates the prayer warriors for First Friday Adoration
and the parents who offer their time to make sure someone
is always present; John Angotti who works with our students
and encourages them to lift their beautiful voices in praise to
Our Lord during the All-School Masses. We would also like to
thank Cathy Bascom who hand made our new altar linens
and Claire Tolivar who assisted her with the details. They
donated their wonderful talents and these beautiful altar linens
to our Chapel.
It was a bright sunny day like any other day in Destin,
Florida. It was July 7. I got up early that day because I had
to work on the beach for Breakaway Beach Services. My job
was to pick up beach set-ups and watch the beach. I did not
know if the waves were good for surfing or skim boarding, so I
brought both boards. As I strapped my boards to the golf cart I
was unaware that I was about to make a difference for a family
from Texas.
My parents and I arrived at the beach around 11:00 a.m. As
my parents went to their chairs, I looked out at the water. There
were 10 to 15 foot waves crashing, and a current that could
suck you out into the mouth of the sea. I turned my head to
see a red flag. Pete Gunn, my boss, came to me and told me
what I had to do and we walked back to my golf cart. As he
left and I was grabbing for my surfboard, I was unaware that
two boys, Grayson Jennings, age 8, and Grayson’s cousin Ryan
Howard, age 9, were being sucked out into the sea. My father
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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.
Mary Ann Bailey, 79, mother of long-time SBA football
concession volunteer and Jenny Award recipient Clay Bailey,
passed away on October 19, 2010.
Robert Caprio, father of Michael ('11) and Aaron ('13)
Caprio, passed away on December 6, 1010.
George Ewing Hancock, Sr., 85, father of SBA science
teacher Jamie Schneider, passed away on July 23, 2010.
Paul John Jasina, 64, father of SBA alum Paul Jasina
(’90), passed away on August 26, 2010.
Patricia Kelly-Donaldson, 58, mother of SBA alum Derek
Kelly (’04), passed away on July 30, 2010.
John Thomas, 59 father of alums Brooke Thomas Wilson
(’99), Amber Thomas Plass (’01), Drew Thomas (’06) and
father-in-law of Tommy Plass (’00), passed away on October
15, 2010.
David Butler and neighbor Gary Landers went out in the water
after the kids with boogie boards, but so did Brad Jennings,
father and uncle of the children, with nothing to float on.
I remember exactly what the beach looked like as I returned.
People running everywhere screaming, pointing and cries of
children. I had no idea what was going on; all I saw was my
dad waving and pointing at the beach. I thought he was telling
me to hurry and go surf, but as I got closer to him I realized
something was wrong. I heard people screaming, “He is still
in the water!” I looked and saw two kids, Grayson and Ryan
being pulled in and a man, Brad, out in the water. My friend
began yelling, “JACKSON GIVE ME YOUR BOARD!” I stared at
her with a blank look and then heard my mom yell, “Jackson
do not go in the water, you are not a lifeguard.” I looked at my
dad as my mom and friend were yelling at me and I said, “I
can save him.” He told me, “Go out there.”
I strapped on the leash and ran toward the waves. I heard
nothing but the waves and Brad’s voice. I felt nothing. The
waves crashing on me did not hurt, my arms paddling 60 yards
out were not tired, and I only had one thought going through
my mind and that was, I will not allow him to die. I got closer
to him and saw his blue-pale face. He was spewing water
and I screamed, “Dude grab my board. I am coming to help,
try and stay above the water. Do not give up!” As I got closer
I slid off my board and pushed it toward him. Immediately he
grabbed the board and began spitting up water. I held the
board and his arm. I kept telling him, “Hold on do not let go.
You’re safe now.” As we reached shore his wife helped me
carry him to shore. We laid him down in a chair and called for
an ambulance. He was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed
with a “non-fatal drowning.”
Brad is alive today with his family in Houston, Texas. He
has expressed how glad he was for me being there and how
extremely grateful he is. We still keep in touch and I am happy
to see him with his family. Every time I see Brad or look at the
ocean I think about how, if I was never there he could have
died, but I was there and he is alive. “So Others May Live” is
what I live by now and I will forever live my life to help and
protect others.
Headline News
National Merit Scholars announced
Four young SBA women, seniors from the class of 2011, have
been named National Merit Scholars. Colleen Cummings has
been named a National Merit Semifinalist, Leigh Pinkston
has been honored as a National Achievement Scholar, Katie
Incardona has achieved the National Merit Commended
Scholar status and Helena Orgeron has also been named a
National Merit Semifinalist. Colleen and Helena qualify to be
considered for National Merit Finalists and Scholarships awarded
in the spring. Nearly 1.5 million juniors from approximately
22,000 schools across the nation entered the 2011 National
Merit Program by taking the preliminary SAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test. Only 16,000 semifinalists continue
in the competition for 8,400 merit scholarship awards. This
group represents one percent of US high school seniors and
is made up of the highest scoring entrants in each state. The
National Achievement Award won by Leigh Pinkston is part of
the National Merit Scholarship Program recognizing academically
talented minority students. Katie’s recognition as a Commended
Scholar is also a part of the National Merit Scholarship Program
recognizing, in this case, approximately 34,000 students
nationwide for their exceptional academic promise. Principal
George Valadie said, when announcing their selection, “All four
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Additionally, AP Scholar Awards were awarded to 13 SBA
students in the following categories:
AP Scholar (granted to students who receive grades
of three (3) or higher on three or more AP Exams) – 2010
graduate Briana Averwater, senior John Bamrick, senior
Mason Butler, senior Colleen Cummings, 2010 graduate
Wes Hendren, senior Patrick Hervey and 2010 graduates
Natalie Hogan, Lori McCue, James Riley and Jacob
Wiley.
AP Scholar with Distinction (granted to students who
receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams
taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these
exams) – 2010 graduates Michael Chernauskas, Jacob
Conroy, Nathan Cummings and Rebekah Herrman.
students are members of the National Honor Society and
variety of other honor societies and clubs. They are exceptional
students with many talents. They exemplify the ideal SBA
students, sharing their talents and work ethics with their school
and community. We look for great things in the future from
these talented young women.”
SBA students tapped for Academic All-Stars
SBA Has AP Scholars
The annual Commercial Appeal Academic All-Stars program
sponsored by CellularSouth
has selected four SBA
students so far this year.
Senior Colleen Cummings
was selected for General
Scholarship, junior Allison Fetz
was selected for Art, Patrick Hervey for Social Sciences and
History and Katie Incardona for General Scholarship. You can
check out their outstanding profiles on our web site, www.
sbaeagles.org./academicallstars2011.
SBA offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses
providing students the opportunity to receive college credit.
The following scores reflect the 2009-10 AP highlights. (A
score of three and above indicates the probability of college
credit, with five being the highest score.)
(Score)
(Students)
Calculus35
43
51
English Lang/Comp 3
1
46
55
Colleen
Cummings
English Lit310
47
52
Allison
Fetz
European History 3
6
42
Patrick
Hervey
Macro Economics
3
3
53
Spanish Language
4
1
Statistics42
51
Katie
Incardona
U.S. Government
3
1
43
51
Achievements
8
Achievements
Students representing SBA in the All-Southwest High
School Choir are: Ryan Cooper, Katie Incardona, Addie
James, Madeline Marconi, Carmen Martinez and Paige
Scrivener. Representing SBA in the All-State Honor Choir
are: Carmen Matinez-Second Soprano; Paige ScrivenerFirst Alternate and Madeline Marconi-Third Alternate.
Representing SBA in the All-Southwest Jr. High Choir are:
Nikki Shah and Katelyn Turner-Second Alto.
The Knowledge Bowl Team moves to the Sweet Sixteen
in News Channel 3’s competiton by winning their first round
match over Lewisburg (MS.), 160-80, in November. Their
next match is in January. TV team members are; Louis
DeGruy (captain), Marc Cabe, Colleen Cummings, Peter
Trzil and Brandon Lea (alternate).
Senior athletes Julie Eckel and Matt McCurdy are
school winners for the annual Wendy’s High School Heisman
Award. In addition, Julie was
selected one of 10 state finalists
for the award which recognizes
students who excel in athletics,
academics, service and character.
Junior Peter Longoria was
chosen a youth representative for
the Diocese of Memphis at the 2010 Youth Leadership Camp
in its Teens in Ministry program.
Sophomore Katie Ward was nominated for an Ostrander
Award for a supporting actress role in the musical 13 that
played at Collierville’s Harrell Theatre. SBA’s longtime musical
choreographer, Otis Smith, was presented the Lifetime
Achievement Award.
Congratulations, SBA, on getting the vote out in the
Commercial Appeal’s “Memphis
Most” competition. SBA was named the
Best Private School in Cordova and
Bartlett and in the top five in Memphis
over-all.
SBA’s Model UN competed in
the DeSoto County Schools event in
early November and came away with
several awards: Victoria Darling-Outstanding Delegate
and Outstanding Resolution, France; Sarah TimminsOutstanding Delegate and Outstanding Resolution, United
States; Emily Curran-Participant; Morgan PatrickMost Improved Delegate-Austria; Kathleen Riley-Most
Improved Delegate, Turkey; Catherine Mitchner-Most
Improved Delegate, United Kingdom; Daven AldrichOutstanding Delegate, Japan; Andrew Lee, Most Improved
Delegate, Nigeria. There were six schools participating and
approximately 50 participants with 18-21 awards given.
Each delegate submitted two resolutions from a list of topics
ahead of time. At the conference, they presented their
resolutions and debated using parliamentary procedure. The
delegates were judged on the quality of their resolutions,
their debating skills and knowledge of Parli-Pro and staying
within their country’s character. Six resolutions were selected
for Best Resolution, six delegates were selected for Most
Improved over the course of the conference and about nine
Best Delegates were selected. The Team also competed
in the Arkansas Model UN conference on November 19 &
20 with about 14 other schools from the Mid- South. The
Eagles came home with two team awards and five individual
awards. Team Awards: Best Position Paper-Russian
Federation; Daven Alrdich, Rebecca Butcher, Victoria Darling,
Andrew Lee, Charlie Marczynski, Catherine Mitchner, Shannon
Rooker, Sarah Timmins. Outstanding Delegation
Honorable Mention-Russian Federation; Daven Alrdich,
Rebecca Butcher, Victoria Darling, Andrew Lee, Madeleine
Lewis, Charlie Marczynski, Catherine Mitchner, Shannon
Rooker, Sarah Timmins. Individual Awards: Outstanding
Delegate Honorable Mention; Devin Aldrich, Rebecca
Butcher, Emily Curran, Victoria Darling, Madeleine Lewis,
Catherine Mitchner, Shannon Rooker.
2010-11 STUDENT LEADERS
SGA – President Cody Hubbard, Vice President Katelyn
Anderson, Secretary Hannah Zaleski, Treasurer Louis DeGruy,
Chaplain Andrew Zazzara, Historian Kaki King; Senior Class
Representatives Victoria Darling, Cameron Russell, Jerel
Smith, Katherine Stukenborg; Junior Class Representatives
Chris Hailey, Caitlin King, Kara Krajenta, Madeleine Lewis;
Sophomore Class Representatives Katie Akin, Mariah
Bamrick, Brittany Fields, Jessica Focht; Freshman Class
Representatives Marella Baccay, Madison Durkee, Katie
Morgan, Jill Stark
Senior Class – President John Bamrick, Vice President
Bradlee Kinney, Secretary Erica Ring, Treasurer Elizabeth
Skretkowicz
Junior Class – President Kail Powers, Vice President
Michael Robinson, Secretary Brittany Taylor, Treasurer Alexa
Tooker, Chaplain Lindsey Wells, Prom Chairman Valerie
Holmes
Sophomore Class – President Payton Powers, Vice
President Zach Favorite, Secretary Addie James, Treasurer
Kathleen Bray, Chaplain Neely VanFrank
Freshman Class – President Jacob Lawrence, Vice
President Pauline Cabe, Secretary Alyssa Williams, Treasurer
Andrew Lee, Chaplin Lucky Krog
Art Club – President Ellie Prince, Secretary Sumita
Montgomery, Treasurer Patrick Murphy
Benedicteens – Leadership Committee Katherine
9
Achievements
Knickerbocker, Daniel LaForce, Michael Robinson, Paige
Scrivener
Club St. Jude – President Kail Powers, Vice President
Ann Wallace, Secretary, Caroline Sabbatini, Treasurer Valerie
Holmes
Computer Club – President Trey McGinnis, Secretary Ellie
Prince, Treasurer Harold Pierson
Engineering Club – President Peter Trzil, Vice President
Matt Murphy, Secretary Marissa Boulanger
Fashion Club – Chairs Rachel Thompson, Mary Beth
Weber
French Club (Le Cercle Francais) – President Megan
Singer, Vice President Allie Cumings, Secretary Allie Heirigs,
Treasurer Alexis Bingham, Social Chairmen Sarah Hogan, Halle
Urban
German Club – President Keely Mantel, Vice President
Payton Powers, Secretary Tim Maginn
Key Club – President Shannon Rooker, Vice President
Jenny Mills, Secretary Sarah Votsmier, Treasurer Matt
Chernauskas
Knowledge Bowl – Captain Louis DeGruy
Literary Club - Chairmen Vivian Beltran, Jerel Smith
Model UN – Secretary General/President Victoria Darling,
Undersecretary General/Vice President Shannon Rooker,
Secretariat Sarah Timmins
Mu Alpha Theta – President Louis DeGruy, Vice
President Paul Wagner, Secretary Marissa Boulanger, Treasurer
Luke Griesmer, Chaplain Liz Skretkowicz, Historian Alanna
Murphy
National Honor Society – President Matt McCurdy, Vice
President Louis DeGruy, Secretary Sarah Patchen, Treasurer
Chandler Williams, Chaplain Katherine Knickerbocker, Director
of Academic Advancement Colleen Cummings
National Thespian Society – Co-Presidents Mary-Kate
Henderson, Mary Katherine Langley, Vice President Michael
Robinson, Secretary Paige Scrivener, Treasurer Madeline
Marconi
Newspaper The Eagle’s Eye – Editor Kelsey Climer,
Graphics Editor John Hofer
Pep Club – President Andrew Tarsi, Vice President
Christine Lake
Photography Club – Lindsey Wells, Vice President
Megan Singer, Recorder Elissa Brooks
SADD – Matt Chernauskas, Luke Griesmer, DJ Malone,
Zachary Noelke
Senior Retreat Leaders – President Julie Eckel,
Members Katelyn Anderson, John Bamrick, Tim Barczak,
Angelo Bologna, Monica Brint, Rebecca Butcher, Jackson
Butler, Mason Butler, Kate Caldwell, Kelsey Climer, Derek
Crowder, Victoria Cullen, Symone Daniels, Victoria Darling,
Louis DeGruy, Nickel Ebbing, Patrick Fetz, Jeffrey Hebert,
Mary-Kate Henderson, Patrick Hervey, Cody Hubbard, Leah
Kiernozek, Ashley Magnifico, DJ Malone, Tanner Mariencheck,
Rex McKenzie, Jenny Mills, Rachel Nevle, Anna Pallme,
Marshall Quarles, Amelia Rodriguez, Cameron Russell, Rachel
Schuman, Liz Skretkowic, Catherine Stukenborg, Peter Trzil,
Jake Tucci, Ryan Van Hoeck, Aaron Vasquez, Paul Wagner,
Trey Wilkins, Chandler Williams, Grace Yarbro, Melanie Yerger,
Hannah Zaleski, Andrew Zazzara
Spanish Club Officers – President Brittany Taylor,
Vice President Elizabeth Packard, Secretary Alanna Murphy,
Treasurer Anne Marie Miller
Spanish Honor Society – President Sarah Patchen, VicePresident Anna Pallme, Secretary Rhiannon Black, Treasurer
Megan Watson
Teens for Life – Chairmen Tim Barczak, Louis DeGruy,
Kaitlyn Favorite, Charlie Marczynski, Natalie Phillips, Lindsey
Wells
Yearbook The Talon – Editors Liz Skretkowicz, Catherine
Stukenborg Students’ art selected for permanent display
St. Benedict students, Erin Peel and Dillon Allen, have had
their art pieces chosen for permanent display at St. Francis
Hospital on Park Avenue. The pieces of original student work
were selected from past art shows and presented to the
hospital as a thank you for their continued support of the
arts in the Catholic Schools and hosting the annual Fine Arts
Exhibit each spring. Three students actually were chosen from
that collection to have work permanently displayed, the two
from St. Benedict and one from St. Dominic School. Erin’s
work was created when she was in the seventh grade at St.
Francis (she is now a freshman) and Dillon’s work was done
last year as a freshman.
On hand for the presentation were (from left) Catholic
Schools Fine Arts Director Laurie Cotros, Secretary of
Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr.
Mary McDonald, St. Dominic art teacher Lynn Lofton, St.
Francis art teacher, DeEtta Jones, Erin Peel, SBA Director
of Academics Beth Brock, SBA art teacher Shirley Lile
and Dillon’s father Mike Allen. Dillon was unable to
attend the ceremony.
10
Achievements
Saba Scholarship awarded to
Katherine Knickerbocker
In the Winter/Spring 2010 issue of On Eagles’ Wings, we
announced a new scholarship in memory of Nabil “Bill” Saba
established by his family after his untimely death in 2006 at
the young age of 37. The Saba family holds SBA near to their
heart and wanted to remember Bill through this scholarship
by honoring a worthy student who appreciates the education
received here.
The first Nabil “Bill” Scholarship was awarded to senior
Katherine Knickerbocker for her essay, “How my St.
Benedict Education Will Help me Succeed in College.” In her
essay, Katherine gave tribute to the teachers she has had at
SBA over the years, particularly for their encouragement and
helping her develop a good work ethic and study habits. She
feels that this foundation will follow through college, where she
plans to study and work towards becoming a teacher herself.
Presenting this year’s scholarship award were members of the
Saba family; Amira Saba (center right), mother of Bill and his
sister Kathy Saba (right). Mr. Valadie was also on hand for the
presentation to Katherine (center) along with her parents Jon
and Janna Knickerbocker (back row).
SBA seniors gain Eagle Scout recognition
Senior Brett Barnett achieved his Eagle Scout rank and
was inducted at a ceremony in the SBA chapel on November
5. He is in Scout Troop 457 with St. Francis Church. For his
Eagle project he led a crew at St. Francis Church to add 11
energy-efficient security spotlights in the courtyard, to mulch
the flowerbeds and pressure wash the fountain and benches.
He finished his project in May in time for the Church’s 25th
Anniversary kick-off and reception in the courtyard. Brett passed
his Board of Review in September.
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Brett (center) with his father (left) and Scoutmaster Kevin
Rawon.
Wade Cline also
earned his Eagle
Scout rank on
October 5. After
completion of his
requirements, the
Eastern Board of
Review conferred
his Eagle Rank.
Faculty Focus
St. Benedict High School staff recognized with
awards
Several St. Benedict High School faculty and staff were
recently honored at the Memphis Catholic Schools Professional
Day with awards denoting years of service and exemplary
teaching.
They are congratulated by Dr. Mary McDonald (right),
Secretary of Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools
for the Diocese of Memphis.
Spanish Department Chair Laura Burke received the
Immaculate Heart of Mary Award for dedication, commitment,
self-sacrifice and kindness to everyone as she represents
the heart of Catholic education; Positive Learning Utilizing
Strategies Special Needs Program (PLUS) Director Robin
Moore received the 20-years of service to Catholic Schools
Award; Math Department Chair Annette Dabaldo received
the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for teachers who design and
named Volleyball Coach of
the Year for 2009-10 by
TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary
Schools Athletic Association).
The award was given for her
success in coaching at the
high school level and for
displaying the high ideals of
integrity and ethics and for
the examples of citizenship
and sportsmanship in her
coaching. Because of this state
honor, she is being considered
for the Sectional Volleyball
Coach of the year by the
National Federation of High
School (NFHS) Coaches Association. Coach Buchanan has led
her teams to multiple State Tournaments with two Runner-up
wins and the State Championship in 2009.
New Additions to the Eagle’s Nest
successfully implement teaching techniques in the classroom;
Office Assistants Vicki Miller and Nancy Valadie received
Good Samaritan Awards for persons emulating the Good
Samaritan in the Gospel and showing compassion in Catholic
schools; Communications Director Sharon Masterson also
received the 20-years of Service to Catholic Schools Award;
Theology and Math teacher John Paul Masterson received
the St. John Neumann Outstanding Service Award for exhibiting
outstanding organizational skills and mission in spreading the
Good News of Christ to the school community; PLUS teacher
and Yearbook Sponsor Tammi Ford received the Sister Ruth
Ann Schmitt Award for exhibiting outstanding leadership,
dedication and commitment in providing educational
opportunities for special needs students; Computer Chair
and Volleyball and Track Coach Janet Daleke received the
St. Sebastian Coaching Award for consistently exhibiting in
words and actions an attitude of Christian sportsmanship and
maintaining high expectations for Christian behavior from
players.
Dr. McDonald, who is a former principal at St. Benedict, also
received the 35-years of Service to Catholic Schools Award.
SBA Coach Named TSSAA Volleyball Coach of
the Year
SBA’s Head Volleyball Coach Angie Buchanan was recently
Math teacher Pandora Stafford welcomed new son,
Daniel Tillman
Stafford,
on August
19 at Veterans
2:52 p.m.,
St. Benedict
High School
students
celebrate
Day
weighing
in
at
8
lbs.,
7
oz.
and
22”
with prayer, music, a tribute to the Flag and along.
video visit from
a special friend
SBA's Lady Eagles Head Soccer Coach Julie Knowles
welcomed
daughter,
Knowles,
on
St. Benedict
studentsAddyson
honoredJulia
veterans
on November
September
7
at
11:35
p.m.,
weighing
in
at
6
lbs.,
oz.,
11 with a musical tribute and standing ovation for the 4veterans
and
19"
long.
in attendance.
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On & Off Campus
St. Benedict High School students celebrate
Veterans Day with prayer, music, a tribute to the
Flag and a video visit from a special friend
St. Benedict students honored veterans on November 11
with a musical tribute and standing ovation for the veterans in
attendance.
Principal George Valadie introduced the Fourth Degree
Knights of Columbus-Deacon Lee R Hurst Assembly (a Catholic
organization of men from Bartlett, Cordova and Fayette County,
and whose mission is charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism).
They presented the flags and called the students to recite the
Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for the National
Anthem provided by the SBA orchestra and choir. The Knights,
who included many veterans, then posted the colors followed
by the presentation of the POW-MIA Flag, explaining that it
will never be posted until every POW-MIA is found. This was
followed by SBA Eagle Scouts demonstrating the proper way
to fold the American Flag, while Knights’ representative John
Stratman described the symbolism of each step.
given to charity. This year, they chose the “Hope for Warriors”
program that grants wishes to wounded soldiers. Brendan’s
wish is to have a home built that will accommodate him with
the wounds he received in battle. He was wounded on Easter
Sunday in 2009 and lost three limbs with multiple other injuries
when an EFP (explosively formed projectile) bomb struck
the vehicle in which he was riding. He later had to have the
only limb left (a leg) amputated, as well. He is a quadruple
amputee. Through the Penny Wars the students raised $2,000
towards the effort of providing
Brendan with his home. In the
video, he described for the
students how he sustained
his injuries, but also how he
is overcoming them with his
four new prostheses that
are providing limbs for him
to function and walk on his
own. He explained that he
was always an athlete and
intends to continue and that
if someone tells him he can’t
or shouldn’t do something,
it gives him determination to
prove otherwise. During the
video presentation, not a sound could be heard in the student
audience, except some sniffles from the tears that were flowing.
Following the video with Brendan, Mr. Stratman reminded
the students that it is because of a soldier, down through the
history of our country, that we have the freedoms we enjoy.
Mr. Valadie, then, introduced those veterans in attendance;
they included parents and grandparents of students and some
retired military that are SBA faculty and staff members along with
those represented by the Knights of Columbus. Representing the
military were: Rick Morning, USMC (Ret), Neal Walls, US Army
(Ret); Tom Welsh, US Navy (active); Kim Brichacek, US Navy
(active); Viet Nam Veteran Colette Irene Follin, US Navy (Ret);
Mike Murphy, US Navy Reserve; World War II Veteran Henry
McCrarey, Army Air Force (Ret), who received a standing ovation
when he was introduced; Cain Carson USMC Reserve (Ret), Jack
DeFer, US Army (Ret), Viet Nam Veteran Jack Schenkel, USAF
(Ret); Jim Schenkel, US Army Reserves and Ken Fancher US
Navy Reserves. The SBA Eagle Scouts represented were seniors
Brett Barnett, Louis DeGruy and Andrew Zazzara and junior Matt
Murphy. Coordinator of the ceremony was SBA faculty member
Mary Lou Stauffer.
After the flag demonstration, the students heard, by video,
from SPC Brendan Marrocco (23), an injured soldier that the
school adopted through the Student Government Association.
Each year during Homecoming Week, SBA students have a
variety of spirit activities one of which is the Penny Wars. This
competition between classes generates money that is annually
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On & Off Campus
SBA Show Choir opens Angotti Christmas
Concert benefitting Villa Vianney and St. Martin
de Porres Shrine
Extraordinary Love, A Christmas concert with John Angotti &
Friends is Sun, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Cannon Center for the
Performing Arts.
The St. Benedict Celebration Troupe and Show Choir join
nationally acclaimed recording artist John Angotti & Friends
for a special Christmas celebration featuring several Memphis
artists.
This family concert is being held to benefit the Memphis
Diocesan home for retired priests, The Villa Vianney, and the St.
Martin de Porres Shrine & Institute at St. Peter’s Church.
This is a headliner event and a tremendous honor for
the SBA choir to open the show and serve as a back-up
vocal group for the very talented Angotti. He is often seen
at SBA for All-School Masses and other events. He is highly
complimentary of the young talent at SBA and therefore invited
them to join him for this exciting event.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000
and Cannon Center Box Office at 576-1269.
Key Club members and “friends” following their
participatin in the Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s in
November. Their goal was to raise $200.00, but were so
successful that they were able to donate $830.00.
We hope you have enjoyed the new banners designed by
art teacher Laura Beck. Be sure to take time to read the
messages about SBA soaring in success.
There’s a lot going on in Eagle Country
The soft lighting
at dusk of the
rotunda makes
for a beautiful
backdrop following
the wedding in
SBA’s Chapel of Mr.
and Mrs. Valadie’s
daughter Meg
and new husband
Jeremy Dunn.
In September,
Opera
Memphis
provided two
artists-inresidence to
speak, and
perform, for
Honors and
AP World
History
students
about the
connections between ancient Egypt and the Opera, "Aida.”
There were student activities, discussions and the artists’
performance of some of the music from the Opera, which
was staged at the Cannon Center.
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On & Off Campus
SBA’s former principals celebrate
St. Francis honor
SBA’s Homecoming was a huge success with a win over
Manassas, 52-30. The highlight, of course, of the night
besides sophomore Jordan Wilkins’ record-breaking
rushing yardage of 334 yards, was the introduction
of the Homecoming Court and crowning of this year’s
queen. Ashley Magnifico was chosen by the students as
this year’s queen in a senior court of seven students. A
member of the 2009 Court, Katie Jarvis, was on hand to
present Ashley with her crown. Mr. Valadie and Ashley’s
dad also joined in with congratulations.
The 2010 Homecoming Court
Siblings seem to always be part of SBA’s Homecoming
ceremony. Here (from left) are sophomore Ainsley
LeBlanc, her father Chris LeBlanc and senior Chelsea
LeBlanc. Next to them are Rodney Hubbard, senior
daughter Cody Hubbard and sophomore Crain Hubbard.
St. Francis of
Assisi School has
been recognized
as a Blue Ribbon
School of
Excellence by the
US Department of
Education. Principal
Beth York received
the award from
the President in
Washington in November. Following that ceremony, the school
held a “Blue Ribbon Celebration” and invited previous SBA
principals when it was a unit school (4k-12 grades). Dr. Mary
McDonald, Superintendent of Catholic Schools and former SBA
Principal joined former principal Frank Linxwiler (left) and current
SBA Principal George Valadie (right) following the ceremony.
Displaying the SFA Flag of Excellence at the ceremony were
(from left): Mr. Valadie, Monsignor Peter Buchignani, Pastor of
St. Francis
Church; Ron
Childers,
special guest
from WMC-TV
News; SFA
Principal Beth
York; Fr. Martin
Orjanioke,
Associate
Pastor at
St. Francis
Church; Dr. McDonald; Fr. Stephen Kenny, Pastor of St. Philip
Church and former Associate at St. Francis and Mr. Linxwiler.
SBA students have opportunity for
International Study Abroad college credit
Travel with an SBA group to
England, Scotland and Ireland in
June, 2011 to see the London sights,
visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon and Anne
Hathaway’s Cottage and tour Oxford and York. Climb over Warwick
Castle and be a knight for a day. Enter underground Endinburgh
Castle in Scotland, one of the most reputed haunted places on
earth and search for signs of the paranormal. Do an Irish jig on the
banks of the Liffey River in Dublin and visit Christ’s Church College
and the Book of Kells. This is experiential learning that will last for a
lifetime. The school sponsored trip is June 13-22, 2011 and there
is still space available for SBA students, parents, faculty and friends. View and register for the trip online at
www://educationaltravel.com login with
uk2011 password london. Call Sandi
Chando at 372-4518 or email sandra.
[email protected] for details.
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Sports
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Scholar Athletes for 2009-2010
Scholar Athletes for 2009-2010
Freshmen
2009-2010
Freshmen
2009-2010
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Lisa Ong
Lisa
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Andrew
Nevle*
Olivia Orsak
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Colin Pitawanakwat
Olivia Orsak
Colin Pitawanakwat
Alexander Pollan
Colin
AlexPitawanakwat
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Sarah Ross
Alexander
Pollan
Sarah Ross
Connor Ryan
SarahRyan
Ross
Connor
Cory Sheeks
Connor
Ryan
Cory Sheeks
Timothy Sisneros
Cory
Sheeks
Tim
Sisneros
Anna Soto-Phipps
Timothy
Sisneros
Anna James
Soto-Phipps
Stoll
Anna
Soto-Phipps
James
Stoll
Sara Stukenborg
James
Stoll
Sara Nathan
Stukenborg
Sun
Sara
Stukenborg
Nathan
Sun
Grayson Taylor
Nathan
Sun
Grayson
Taylor
Sarah
(Lindsey)
Tong
Grayson Taylor
Lindsey
Tong
Kendall Tooker
Sarah (Lindsey) Tong
Kendall
MadisonTooker
Towne
Kendall Tooker
Madison
Towne
Mary Anne Waddell
Madison Towne
MaryElizabeth
Anne Waddell
Wall
Mary Anne Waddell
Lizzy Williams
Wall
Paige
Elizabeth Wall
Paige
Williams
Jordan
Wise
Paige Williams
Jordan
Wise
Jordan Wise
Sophomores 2009-2010
Alexa
Armstrong
Alexa
Armstrong
Freshmen
2009-2010
Hailey
Baioni
Morgan
Baioni
Alexa Armstrong
Mariah
Bamrick
Mariah
Bamrick
Hailey
Baioni
Brianna
Berg
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Alexander Bolds
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Alexander
Kathleen Bray
Alexander
Kathleen
BrayBolds
Justin Bresee
Kathleen
Justin
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Aleksandr Brown
Justin
Bresee
Aleksandr Brown
Brandon Brown
Aleksandr
Brown
Brandon
Brown
Richard Caruso
Brandon
Brown
Richard
Caruso
Chase Colling
Richard
Caruso
Chase
Colling
William Comfort
Chase
Colling
William
Comfort
John
Cordera
William
Comfort
John
Cordera
Charles (Anthony) Denegri
John
Cordera
Anthony
Denegri
Sarah
Donlon
Charles
(Anthony)
Denegri
Sarah
Donlon
Katherine Duszak
Sarah
Donlon
KateEmily
Duszak
Faquin
Katherine Duszak
Emily
Faquin
Katelyn Frierott
Emily Faquin
Katelyn
Frierott
Michael
Gaffney
Katelyn Frierott
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Sophomores
2009-2010
Michael Gaffney
Wendy Alyea
Cullen
Glasgow
Richard
Haff, III
Ivy-Lynn
Anderson
Cullen Glasgow
Wendy Alyea
Ivy-Lynn
Anderson
Trey
HaffHaney
Kristen
Courtney
Bond
Richard Haff, III
Ivy-Lynn Anderson
Courtney
Bond
Kristen
Haney
Nathan
Harty
Marissa Boulanger
Kristen Haney
Courtney Bond
Marissa
Boulanger
Rebecca
Haskins
Chelsea
Casaccia
Nathan
Harty
Nathan Harty
Marissa Boulanger
Chelsea
Casaccia
Andrew
Holliday*
Matthew Chernauskas
Rebecca
Haskins
Rebecca Haskins
Chelsea Casaccia
Matthew
Chernauskas
Rodney (Crain)
Hubbard, II
Ryan
Cooper
Andrew
Holliday*
Andrew
Holliday*
Matthew Chernauskas
Bret
James
Alexandra
Cumings
Ryan
Cooper
Crain Hubbard
Rodney
(Crain) Hubbard, II
Ryan Cooper
Peri
Jones
Hunter
Donohue
Allie
Cumings
Bret Bret
James
James
Alexandra Cumings
James
(Joey)
Kleber,
III
Jon
Erstine
Hunter
Donohue
Peri Peri
Jones
Jones
Hunter Donohue
Madison
Lessley
RichardErstine
Ewing
Patrick
Joey
Kleber
James (Joey) Kleber, III
Jon Erstine
Caitlin
McCurdy
Allison
Fetz
Richard
Madison
Lessley
Madison
Lessley
RichardEwing
Ewing
Paul
Mitchell
Alexandria
Graziosi
Allison
Caitlin
McCurdy
Caitlin
McCurdy
AllisonFetz
Fetz
Alexandria
PaulPaul
Mitchell
Mitchell
AlexandriaGraziosi
Graziosi
Luke
LukeGriesmer
Griesmer
Catherine Holmes
Cathy
Holmes
Luke
Griesmer
Robert Jeffrey
Jake Jeffrey
Catherine
Holmes
Carlie King
Robert
CarlieJeffrey
King
Kara Krajenta
CarlieKrajenta
King
Kara
John Lawson, Jr.
Kara
Krajenta
John Lawson
Joshua Lerma
John
Lawson,
Jr.
Josh
Lerma
Madeleine Lewis
Joshua
Lerma
Madeleine Lewis
Mackenzie Logue
Madeleine Lewis
Mackenzie
Logue
Carmen Martinez
Mackenzie
Logue
Carmen
Martinez
Anna McCrarey
Carmen
Martinez
Anna
JessicaMcCrarey
Miller
Anna
McCrarey
Jessica
Miller
Elizabeth
Packard
Jessica
Miller
Elizabeth
Packard
Jessica Peel
Elizabeth
Packard
Jessie
Peel
Kaitlyn Peperone
Jessica Peel
Kaitlyn
ElizabethPeperone
Rapalo
Kaitlyn Peperone
Elizabeth
Rapalo
Rachel Sowell
Elizabeth Rapalo
Rachel
Sowell
Joshua Stoddard
Rachel Sowell
Josh
CaitlinStoddard
Terry
Joshua Stoddard
Caitlin
Terry
Craig
Thillen
Caitlin Terry
CraigTooker
Thillen
Alexa
Craig Thillen
AlexaVerhaak
Tooker
Amanda
Alexa Tooker
Casey Wagner
Amanda
Verhaak
Amanda Verhaak
Molly
Wagner*
Casey
Wagner
Casey Wagner
MollyWagner*
Wagner*
Molly
Juniors 2009-2010
Juniors 2009-2010
Allison2009-2010
Albonetti
Juniors
Allison
Albonetti
Peter Amrein
Allison Albonetti
PeterAnderson
Amrein
Katelyn
Peter Amrein
Katelyn
Anderson
Timothy Barczak
Katelyn Anderson
Rebecca Baucke
Timothy
Barczak
Timothy Barczak
Alexandra
BeccaBickenbach
Baucke
Rebecca Baucke
Andy
Brito
Alex
Bickenbach
Alexandra Bickenbach
Jennie
Burks
AndyBrito
Brito
Andy
Rebecca
Butcher
JennieBurks
Burks
Jennie
Emily Civera
Rebecca
Butcher
Rebecca Butcher
EmilyCivera
Civera
Emily
Kristian Kayley
(Kayley) Coggin
Coggin
Victoria Cullen
Cullen
Kristian Victoria
(Kayley) Coggin
Julie Eckel*
Julie
Eckel*
Victoria
Cullen
Kaitlyn Favorite
Kaitlyn
Favorite
Julie
Eckel*
James Gilman
Gilman
KaitlynJay
Favorite
Holly Graham*
Holly
Graham*
James
Gilman
Joseph Hale
HollyJoseph
Graham*
Hale
Bryan (Patrick) Hervey
Joseph
HaleHervey
Patrick
Jonathan Holliday
BryanJonathan
(Patrick) Hervey
Holliday
Trevor Jenkins
Jonathan
Holliday
Trevor Jenkins
Mikayla (Storm) Jones
Trevor
Jenkins
Storm
Jones
Hannah Kurtz
MikaylaHannah
(Storm) Jones
Kurtz
Hannah Lacroix
Hannah
Kurtz
Hannah
Lacroix
Christine Lake
Hannah
LacroixLake
Christine
Allison Lynch
Christine
Lake
Allison
Lynch
Tanner Mariencheck
Allison
Lynch
Tanner Mariencheck
Matthew McCurdy
TannerMatt
Mariencheck
McCurdy
Marley Mitchell
Matthew
McCurdy
Mitchell
Mary Marley
(Katie) Norris
Marley
Mitchell
Norris
SarahKatie
Patchen
Mary Sarah
(Katie) Norris
Patchen
Marshall Quarles
Sarah
Patchen
Marshall
Erica Ring Quarles
Marshall
Quarles
Erica
Ring
Shannon
Rooker
Erica
Ring
Shannon
Rooker
Rachel
Schuman
Shannon
Rooker
Rachel
Schuman
Sarah Schuman
Rachel
Schuman
Sarah
Schuman
Taylor
Seaman
Sarah
Schuman
Taylor
Seaman
Allison
Siano
Taylor Seaman
Allison
Siano
Rebecca Siano
Allison Siano
Rebecca
Siano
Elizabeth
Skretkowicz
Rebecca Siano
Liz
Skretkowicz
Catherine Stukenborg
Elizabeth Skretkowicz
Catherine
Stukenborg
Peter Trzil
Catherine Stukenborg
Peter
Trzil
Ryan Van Hoeck
Peter Trzil
Ryan
Van Hoeck
Paul
Wagner*
Ryan Van Hoeck
Paul
Wagner*
Trey Wilkins
Paul Wagner*
Trey
Wilkins
Chandler
Williams
Trey Wilkins
Chandler
Williams
Saeed
Zarshenas
Chandler Williams
Saeed
Zarshenas
Shahram
Zarshenas
Saeed Zarshenas
Shahram Zarshenas
Shahram Zarshenas
*Iron Eagle Award Recipient
(played
3 sports
school year)
*Iron
Eagleduring
Awardthe
Recipient
(played 3 sports during the school year)
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SBA athletes are competitive over the summer
Senior Michael
Caprio vaulted to a
top 20 finish at the
AAU Junior Olympic
games in August
in Norfolk, VA. This
follows a fourth place
finish at the AAU
Regional finals in
July in Knoxville and
a first place finish at
the USA Track and
Field Tennessee
championship in
Nashville in June.
Senior soccer star
Julie Eckel was
selected to play in
the Tennessee State
Soccer Association’s
exhibition match in
July in Chattanooga
between players
from the Tennessee
Olympic Development
Program (ODP) and
the South Korea U17
Girls National Team.
The team from South
Korea was training in
Atlanta for several weeks in advance of the under-17 Women's
World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago in September. The game
was 0-0 at the half but South Korea scored two goals in the
second half to win 2-1.
Sophomore and
Soaring Eagles Track
Club member Colin
Pitawanakwat
(left) placed second
in the 3000M race
(intermediate level)
in the Regional Junior
Olympic Meet held in
Monroe, LA in July. The
Region Meet included
teams from all over the
south. The top three
finishers advanced to
the National Junior
Olympic meet, but
Colin was not able
to compete due to a
previous commitment.
Senior Symone Daniels and sophomore Madison
Luckett were members of the Memphis Elite 16U Girls’
Basketball Team, sponsored by Landers Ford of Southaven,
who advanced to the National Championship in Orlando and
finished as national runner-up.
Symone’s dad, Eric, was coach of the team and serves as an
SBA assistant girls basketball coach.
FALL SPORTS WRAP –
Cross Country - Both the
boys and girls teams finished
second in the WTCCL County
Championships, advancing
them to State action. At the
State Meet, the boys had a
fourth place finish overall out
of 11 teams and placed above
all other West Region, Division
II-AA teams. The girls finished
sixth overall out of 11 teams.
Golf - Boys and Girls Golf
had good seasons with the
boys finishing 18-23 for the
year and the girls finishing third in the region match to advance
to the state.
Football – The Eagles had a winning 6-5 record in what
was an exciting year of football. A lot of school records were
broken over the season, most notably, the single game rushing
record of 334 yards by sophomore Jordan Wilkins in the
Homecoming win over Manassas. Look for great things to
come in Eagles’ football.
Girls Soccer – The Lady Eagles had a great year with an
8-3-5 record and a second place finish in the region. This
advanced them to the State Quarterfinals, again, this year.
Volleyball – Another outstanding year for SBA volleyball
teams. The freshmen, JV and varsity teams all finished with
winning records – the Freshmen were 18-1, with tournament
wins; the JV were 29-2, also with tournament wins. The varsity
advanced to State action, again, this year and finished as State
runner-up and with a record of 27-14. They were ranked in the
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top three in the Metro area the entire season.
Cheer & Dance - The SBA cheer and dance squads have
had another great fall in competitions. In mid-November, the
varsity dance team took first place in the Mid-South Regionals
and the JV dance team finished second in their division. The
varsity cheer team qualified for Nationals by taking first place. In
the State competition on November 20, the varsity dance team
placed fifth in Pom and second in Hip Hop and the JV dance
squad captured the first place trophy in Hip Hop. The varsity
cheer team finished as State runner-up out of five teams in the
large school division. Also for cheer, Hannah Scott and Katie
Zazzara have been selected for this year’s Intelligence Team
(“IT”), an internship for Varsity Brands Corporation.
Symone Daniels signs with Drake
Lady Eagles basketball star, Symone Daniels (forward), who
had verbally committed to Division I Drake University of the
Missouri Valley Conference, signed a National Letter of Intent
on National Early Signing Day in November.
Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game taps
SBA player and coach
Head Football Coach Mike David was selected to coach
in the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game on
Dec. 11 at MUS. He assisted Coach Rahnmann Slocum of
Fairley High School for the "Red Team." Coach David had the
opportunity to coach SBA senior running back Trey Wilkins
who was selected an All-Star.
On hand for the festivities were the SBA Basketball Staff,
(back row-from left) team statistician Don Williams,
Assistant Coach Caitlin Doyle Motte (’03) and Head
Women’s Coach Don Sebren.(Seated-from left) Symone’s
sister Danielle Ballard, her Mother Tomiko Daniels, Symone
and her father Eric Daniels, also an SBA Assistant Coach.
Trey Wilkins Chosen Touchdown Club Player of
the Week
St. Benedict wide receiver, Trey Wilkins, was the first Offensive
Player of the Week honoree at the Memphis Touchdown Club
at their luncheon in August. Trey is an All-State and All-Metro
player and a four-year starter for the Eagles. Trey (center) is
congratulated by Touchdown Club President Bill Harper (left)
and SBA’s Head Coach Mike David (right).
SBA senior
running back Trey
Wilkins receives
his Touchdown
Club Award from
AutoZone Liberty
Bowl Executive
Director Steve
Ehrhart.
Baseball breaks ground on new field house
We’re sure you have noticed that the third base dugout at the
Eagles ball field has been leveled and construction is beginning
for a new two-level field house which will include a new press
box, locker area, coaches’ area, storage and public restrooms.
Because of the committed efforts of many (parents, alumni
parents, school and diocesan officials) and the wonderful
generosity of some anonymous donors, this enhancement is
possible. Plans are to have an official dedication upon completion
and near the opening of the 2011 season.
In the history of SBA this is one of many major enhancements
for our athletic program. In baseball, there was the initial version of
the field. Then there was the addition of lights. Not too long ago,
we replaced rickety wooden bleachers and a scorer’s hut with the
ones we currently enjoy. Another generous donor helped us build
new and better dugouts, a concession stand as well as the batting
cage along Chimneyrock. Then we’ve added another batting cage,
an incredible scoreboard and a most impressive outfield fence.
Every single one has been made possible by the kindness and
generosity of people who decided to share from the resources
they had to benefit
the students of SBA.
Sometimes that
included their own
child and sometimes
they didn’t have a
single baseball player
in their family. That
sort of giving always
amazes and inspires
us.
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Boys & Girls Basketball Schedule
Date
Location
Nov 16
Houston
Nov 16
Brighton
Nov 20
Brighton
Nov 19
Home
Nov 22
Away
Nov 23
Away
Central HS
Nov 26
Turkey Jam
Nov 26
Cleveland,TN
Central HS
Nov 27
Turkey Jam
Nov 27
Cleveland, TN
Nov 30
Home
Dec 1
Away
Dec 2
Home
Dec 3
Away
Dec 4
Home
Dec 6
Home
Dec 9
Home
Dec 11
Home
Dec 11
Home
Dec 16-18
Ms Bl. Ch
Dec 17
Away
Dec 18
Home
Dec 20-22
Home
Dec 27-30
Away
Jan 3
Home
Jan 4
Home
Jan 5
Home
Jan 6
Away
Jan 6
Away
Jan 7
Away
Jan 7
Away
Jan 10
Home
Jan 11
Home
Jan 12
Away
Jan 13
Home
Jan 14
Home
Jan 17
Home
Jan 17
Away
Jan 20
Away
Jan 20
Away
Jan 21
Away
Jan 22
Home
Jan 24
Away
Jan 24
Home
Jan 25
Home
Jan 27
Home
Jan 28
Home
Jan 31
Away
Jan 31
Away
Feb 1
Home
Feb 3
Away
Feb 3
Away
Feb 4
Away
Feb 7
Home
Feb 7
FedEx Forum
Feb 8
Home
Feb 8-12
SBA
Feb 11
Home
Feb 14-17
TBA
Feb. 18-19
TBA
Feb 25-26
TBA
Mar 3-5
Nashville
H of C – Hall of Champions
Opponent
H of C Houston
H of C Brighton
H of C Obion
H of C TRA
Collegiate School
Munford
West Memphis
Cleveland HS
HW Byars
Bradley Central
Millington
Collierville
Briarcrest
Bartlett
Bartlett
FCA
St. George’s
Collierville
Fr. Ryan
Holiday Hoop Fest
St. George’s
Marshall
SBA Holiday Hoops
Dragon Fire
Briarcrest
Brighton
St. George’s
MUS
Briarcrest
Hutchison*
MUS*
CBHS
FCA
Germantown
St. George’s
Briarcrest*
Bartlett
Harding
St. Agnes*
Harding
CBHS*
Collegiate School
Briarcrest
FCA
MHEA
MUS
MUS/Hutchison*
St. George's
CBHS
MHEA
Collierville
St. George’s
Briarcrest*
Harding
Marion HS (ILL)
FCA
FR. Tournament
CBHS/St. Agnes*
Region Tour.
Crossover Games
Sub-State
State Tourn.
* – Region Games
C Girls
6:30
B Boys
7:30
JV Girls JV Boys Var Girls
4:30
3:30
4:30
3:30
4:30
6:00
4:30
6:00
11:00am
Var Boys
7:30
7:30
7:30
TBA
11:00am
6:00
7:30
6:00
7:30
11:00
7:30
1:00
7:30
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:15
6:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
TBA
19
4:30
2:30
6:00
7:30
2:00
3:30
5:00
6:00
6:30
7:30
TBA
3:30
TBA
4:30
3:30
6:00
7:30
6:00
5:30
7:30
3:30
4:30
6:00
7:30
3:30
4:30
6:00
7:30
3:15
4:30
4:30
6:00
6:00
7:30
6:00
12:00
7:00
7:00
6:00
2:00
4:00
1:00
11:00
TBA
7:30
6:00
7:00
7:15
6:00
12:30
TBA
7:30
3:30
4:30
7:30
3:30
4:30
6:00
7:30
3:30
4:30
6:00
7:30
3:30
4:30
6:00
7:30
3:30
4:30
6:00
7:30
3:30
4:30
6:00
3:30
4:30
6:00
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
2:30
7:30
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Sports
February 7th, 2011, 2:30 P.M.
AT THE FEDEX FORUM
Each ticket will grant access to both the high school basketball game and
the
game that night at 7:00pm.
Everyone coming from St. Benedict will receive a discounted ticket rate.
This game will sellout, so tickets must be booked in advance!
Purchase tickets contact Martin Taggart at 901-205-1459 or [email protected]
Boys & Girls Swimming Schedule
Date
Meet
Location
Nov 6
1:00 pm
Bartlett Rec Center
Dec 2
7:00 pm
St. George’s HS
Dec 4
11:30 am
Bartlett Rec Center
Dec 11
Germantown Invitational TBA
Germantown Centre
Dec 16
7:00 pm
St. George’s
Jan 8
9:30 am
Bartlett Rec Center
Jan 18
5:00 pm
St. George’s HS
Jan 29
Shelby County Championships
Univ. of Memphis
Feb 11/12
State Championships
UT-Knoxville
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Boys & Girls Bowling Schedule
Date
Boys Opponent
Girls Opponent
Oct 14
Oct 19
Oct 21
Oct 26
Oct 28
Nov 4
Nov 9
Nov 11
Nov 16
Nov 18
Nov 30
Dec 7
Dec 9
Jan 6
W 15-12 Lausanne
W 26-1 Briarcrest
W 23-4 Harding
W 20.5-6.5 CBHS
W 20.5-6.5 MUS
W 24.5 2.5 Briarcrest
W 22.5-4 Lausanne
W 19-8 CBHS
W 18-9 MUS
W 24.5-2.5 Harding
W 17-10 Lausanne
W 24-3 Briarcrest
W 19-8 CBHS
Harding
W 26-1 Hutchison
W 25-2 Briarcrest
W 18-9 Harding
L 15-12 St. Agnes
W 23-4 St. Mary’s
W 23-4 Briarcrest
W 24-3 Hutchison
L 21-6 St. Agnes
W 16-11 St. Mary’s
W 23-4 Harding
W 25-2 Hutchison
W 24-3 Briarcrest
L 23-4 St. Agnes
Harding
SBA Boys are region champs and SBA Girls are region runner-up. Both teams advance to state action in late January
Wrestling Schedule
Date
Nov 23
Nov 26
Nov 30
Dec 3/4
Dec 8
Opponents
Brighton, Cordova JV & VAR
Dragon Classic JV
Bartlett, Southwind JV & VAR
Blackhorse Tournament VAR
Bolton, Kingsbury JV & VAR
Location
SBA
Collierville
Bartlett
Houston HS
Bolton
Dec 9
Dec 11
Dec 18
Dec 29
Jan 4
Jan 7/8
Jan 8
Jan 11
Jan 15
Jan 18
Jan 21/22
Jan 22
Jan 25
Jan 28
Collierville JV & VAR
Tullahoma Duals JV & VAR
Franklin Rebel Inv. JV & VAR
Forrest Rocket Duals JV & VAR
Germantown JV & VAR
Fr. Ryan Invitation VAR
Centennial Cougar Tourney JV
Briarcrest , MUS JV & VAR
Briarcrest Dawg Fights JV & VAR
CBHS JV & VAR
Southeast Prep Slam VAR
Freshman City Championships
Arlington, St. George JV & VAR
Regional Duals
Feb 4/5
TSSAA State Duals
Feb 18/19
TSSAA State Tourn.
Collierville
Tullahoma, TN
Franklin, TN
Chapel Hill, TN
Germantown
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
Briarcrest
Briarcrest
SBA
Atlanta, GA
Cordova
Arlington
MUS
Williamson County
Expo Center
Williamson County
Expo Center
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TBA
TBA
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TBA
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TBA
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TBA
6:00
TBA
TBA
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TBA
TBA
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Alumni News
CLASS NOTES from Auburndale and
St. Benedict at Auburndale
1996
Andrea Kronberg Gillespie owns AK Designs, LLC, an
interior design firm. She lives with husband David (’95) and
daughter Maybree in Eads. They visited the SBA press box at
the Homecoming football game when Andrea’s Dad Bruce
Kronberg (longtime voice of the Eagles) served as public
address announcer.
1979
Susan Reeder Massa is married to Paul Massa and the
mother of three, Ben (21), Morgan (18) and Abby (16). The
family makes their home in Germantown, TN and Susan is a
part-time receptionist.
1984
Kay Lawrence Gollihugh-Griffith is married to Larry
Griffith and living in Arlington, TX. Kay has four children Duncan
Gollihugh (15), Nolan Griffith (16), Abby Griffith (18) and
Amanda Zalkovsky (19). She is a Capacity & Building Training
Manager.
1985
Karin Adalberth, who was an exchange student at
Auburndale, is a PhD in building physics at Prime Project AB
in Sweden. She is involved with building Sweden’s first Plus
Energy House. Karin and her husband have a daughter, Mikaela
(7), and live in Akarp, Sweden. She recalls having wonderful
memories from her time at Auburndale.
1986
Gena Page Vaughn is married to Danny Vaughn and now
lives in Olney, IL.
Dan Russell is living in Arlington, TN and is the owner of a
medical clinic.
1987
Sara-Lynne Joy Balogh Bailey is married to Geoff Bailey
and has a daughter, Madison (5). She is a Youth Ministry
Consultant and lives in Greensboro, NC.
1991
Richard Burt is married to Tanya and they have three
children, Chase (12), Gavin (9) and Zachary (2). The family
makes their home in Cordova and Richard is a financial advisor.
Sara Stansbury recently moved to Little Rock, AR and says
she is loves it. She works in sales and hopes to see everyone
at the upcoming 20th class reunion. (See information following
Class Notes)
1997
Cherie Cardosi and Ross Smith welcomed their
son, Cooper 11 months ago. The family has their home
in Memphis, where Ross is owner of Mid-South Window
Solutions. Mid-South Window Solutions provides sales and
installations for a wide variety of high quality window film
products for both residential and commercial markets in
Memphis and the surrounding areas – Memphis commercial
window tint, residential home tinting service and commercial
window film.
1994
John Hardy is a Memphis Firefighter and works at St.
Francis Hospital on Park in the ER. He lives in Cordova.
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Alumni News
1998
Kevin
Caraway and
wife Brooke
welcomed new
daughter Kenzley
Bree on October
7, 2010, weighing
in at 6 lbs., 9 oz.
and 20” long. The
family makes their
home in Bartlett
and Kevin is with
Zimmer Dental.
Kevin says, “The
whole Caraway
family is jumping
for joy!”
Jennifer Montgomery Robinson is a paramedic and
living with her husband Marcus Robinson, II and son Marcus
Robinson, III (1) in Vero Beach, FL.
2000
Pearson Allen is a special events coordinator and tutor
living in Memphis.
Andrea Igielinski Beck is a School Counselor at Bartlett
High School. Andrea, recently married to TJ Beck, received her
BA in Psychology from UT-Knoxville in 2004, MS in Counseling
also from UTK in 2006 and is a nationally certified counselor.
Blair Hackney has moved to East Tennessee to start
Medical School. She is engaged to Travis Farmer and lives in
Johnson City.
Nick Holmes is married to Jodie Holmes and they make
their home in Oakland, TN. Nick is with Accredo Health IT
Department.
2001
Travis Acton married Andrea Miller on November 6, 2010
at St. Patrick’s Church in Memphis. Ryan Acton (’93) served as
his brother’s Best Man. Travis graduated from Christian Brothers
University in 2005 with a degree in Information Technology
Management. He is a software engineer with Mimeo, Inc.
in Memphis. Andrea graduated from St. Louis University in
2007 and has degrees in Marketing and Communications.
She is a project manager at Mellon Consulting Group, LLC in
Germantown.
Sarah Dickens Evans was married in June, 2009 to
Christopher Evans and they are expecting their first child. Sarah
is an Account Rep with State Farm Insurance.
Lynn Jennings Park is in her sixth year of teaching English
at St. Benedict. This year she is teaching junior Honors English
and senior traditional English. She was married in 2009 to
Chris Park and they have recently moved to Atoka, TN. In May
of 2010, Lynn received her Masters of Art in Teaching degree
from the University of Memphis. She is currently attending
the Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Office Leadership
Academy in Catholic School Administration. Lynn is expecting
her first child in May.
Casey Engebretsen Shell is a Speech-Language
Pathologist in Madison, AL, where she lives with her husband,
Hunter.
2002
Leslieanne Ballard and Josh Dove welcomed daughter,
Allyson Grace, on November 19, 2010, weighing in at 8 lbs., 4
oz. and 18 ½” long.
Cami Chando Fields graduated from the University
of Memphis in August, 2010 with a master’s degree in
communication. She is a Marketing Specialist at Le Bonheur
Children’s Hospital and recently traveled with the Memphis
Zoo Director of Marketing and Communications to San Diego,
CA to speak at the National Association of Children’s Hospitals
and Related Institutions annual meeting. Their topic was
Turning Sponsorships into Partnerships, a presentation on the
community partnership between Le Bonheur and the Memphis
Zoo. It received the highest evaluation scores of all conference
presentations. Additionally, Cami and her husband Brian are
expecting their first child in February.
Melissa Hardy
Loveall is married
to Landon Loveall.
The couple has a
daughter, Athena
Marie Loveall, born
August 9, 2010 (7
lbs. 1 oz.). Melissa is
a Registered Nurse in
the Trauma/Transplant
Unit Operating
Room at Vanderbilt
University Medical
Center in Nashville
and lives with her
family in Spring Hill,
TN. Landon owns his
own financial planning
business, Money
Works LLC.
Meghan Morey Bostick graduated from the Tennessee
School of Massage. Following marriage to husband Mike
Bostic, they moved to Houston, TX and now have a son Ben
(15 months) and a new daughter Bridget. Currently, Megan
is a stay-at-home mom, but does some wedding and party
planning on the side. She hopes to open her own event
planning company soon.
2003
Samantha Broffitt has joined MemphisInvest.com as
a marketing assistant. Prior to joining MemphisInvest.com
Samantha was a paralegal at Hewett Law Firm.
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Katie Burkle married Robert Bailey on October 23, 2010
at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Memphis. Katie graduated
cum laude from the University of Memphis, where she earned
a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She was a member of Sigma
Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing and a member of Delta
Gamma Sorority. She is an RN at LeBonheur Children’s Medical
Center in Memphis. Robert earned a Bachelor of Science in
Geology from the University of Tennessee-Martin. He is a
Registered Professional Geologist at Ensafe, Inc. in Memphis.
The couple honeymooned in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and now
reside in Memphis.
Kate Listes is a teacher leaving in New York City.
Christin Oliveira Streif has taken on the challenge
of participating in her next endurance event to support the
patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the St. Jude
Marathon in Memphis this December in honor of her brother
Tony Oliveira (’99). Christin tells us, “Tony has been battling
cancer for the last 17 years and St. Jude has been there every
step of the way. Due to their never-ending research and their
amazing doctors my brother is still here fighting his battle and
enjoying life. The only reason St. Jude is able to stay open
is due to donations, because they do not treat based on a
patient’s ability to pay. That is why this event is so important to
me. I want to make sure my brother and others like him will
be able to receive treatment as long as it is needed and St.
Jude’s doors will always remain open. My brother participated
in endurance events as a kid and due to his cancer he is no
longer able to. I run for my brother, because he is the strongest
and bravest person I know. I run because he can’t and I will
always remember how lucky I am to be able to do something
as simple as running.” She has developed a team of St. Jude
heroes called “Run for Tony.” They all hope to raise at least
$250 each. If you would like to help, contact Christin at christin.
[email protected] or st.jude.org, click on support St. Jude,
Marathon Weekend, become a St. Jude Hero, donate to a
Hero and follow the links to Run for Tony. Christin was recently
Honorably Discharged from the US Army as a 1st Lt., where
she served as a Labor & Delivery Nurse. She currently works
as a nurse for Maxim Health Care. Her husband, Russell, is
a Captain in the US Army and recently returned from a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan. The Streifs now reside in Ft.
Leonard Wood, MO with their two boys, Graham and Anthony.
2004
Daniel Bird and Lindsey
Tarbox were married on May 15,
2010 at St. Francis of Assisi Church
in Cordova. They celebrated their
reception at the home of Claire,
Patrick (’03) and Garrett (’11)
Tolivar. Lindsey is working on her
Masters in Nursing at UT Health
Science Center and Daniel is a
sales representative with Kraft
Foods. The couple lives in East
Memphis. (See Alumni Photo
Album)
Mark Chando won the Memphis FM100 “Sing Like John
Mayer Contest” in July to move on to nationwide contest
where he placed 6th out of 20 with a total of 37, 623 votes.
The event is a singing competition among aspiring vocalists
representing 20 areas around the country and sponsored by
Columbia Records.
Melissa Falanga married Hunter Burrus on October
23, 2010 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in
Memphis with the reception following at Hillwood in Davies
Plantation. Melissa is a stylist at Belle Ame Salon in Cordova
and Hunter owns and operates HB Concrete Construction, LLC
in Somerville. The couple honeymooned at Sandals Emerald
Bay Resort in Great Exuma, Bahamas. They make their home in
Oakland, Tennessee. (See Alumni Photo Album)
Whitney Pogson Freeman is working as an RN II at
All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL in the Pediatric
Hematology/
Oncology/Bone
Marrow Transplant
department. Whitney
says she loves her
job and lives with
husband, Brandon in
Tampa, FL.
Michelle Kinney
earned the title
of the “10th Fittest
Woman on Earth,”
in the 2010 World
CrossFit Games in
Carson, CA. in July.
After her top finish in
the sectional event,
Michelle competed
in Jacksonville, FL. in
the Southeast region,
placing first among
the fittest female
athletes from seven
southeastern states.
Her top finish at the
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regional competition awarded her the “Fittest Woman in the
Southeast” and a bid to the World games in July. Approximately
4500 men and women competed for the coveted 100 World
CrossFit Game spots. Visit www.crossfitbartett.com. for more
information.
Tyler McDaniel is in his fifth year working at ATC Fitness.
Previously, Tyler spent some time working in Grand Teton
National Park in Jackson Hole, WY. Tyler enjoys playing in local
disc golf tournaments in his free time.
Liz Sharpe was nominated for an Ostrander Award for a
supporting role for an actress in Trouble in Mind that played at
the Circuit Playhouse in Memphis.
2005
Casey Amen and Taylor Bunnell are married and have
two children, Lila (3) and George (2 mos.) and are living in
Memphis. Taylor is a student at the University of Memphis
working on a degree in education and hopes to coach golf
in the future. Casey is an officer with the Memphis Police
Department and was recently asked to join the MPD Task
Force.
Denise Bargiachi married Keith Laabs on September 4,
2010 at St. Patrick’s Church in Memphis. Their reception, filled
with many SBA alums and faculty, was held at Mud Island River
Terrace. Denise and Keith make their home in Atlanta, GA. (See
Alumni Photo Album)
John Nollner graduated from the University of Memphis
in August, 2010 with a BS in Education/Sport & Leisure
Management. He currently works for Enterprise Rent-a-Car.
Kristine Quon married James Coleman on October 9,
2010 at St. Ann Church in Bartlett. Kristine earned a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing from Baptist College of Health Sciences
and is a Registered Nurse for Baptist Hospital. James is also a
Registered Nurse for Baptist Hospital.
Ryan Speakman appeared as the lead character, Curley,
in Rogers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma at the TriArts Sharon
Playhouse in Litchfield, CT. in August, 2010. In a review of
the play by Dana Gavin of The Hudson Valley News, Ryan’s
performance was described, “After seeing TriArts Sharon
Playhouse’s presentation…I was glad to have given Curly a
try…it was well-worth the risk of being disappointed. TriArt’s
production benefits from a dashing Curly in the form Ryan
Speakman…Kudos go immediately to Speakman – Curley is
for all intents and purposes, the driving force of this musical….
Speakman, a recent graduate of NYU, has a delightfully deep
baritone sound –the crucial moments are those opening
bars of Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, as the lights raise on
Aunt Eller (Glenda Lauten) churning butter and Speakman’s
silhouette next to the windmill. Curley has to set the tone
(hopeful and enthusiastic) as well as drip that song over the
audience like warm honey. At every turn, Speakman was on
target.”
Mary Trzil graduated from the University of TennesseeKnoxville in the Fall of 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Psychology.
2006
Lauren Heirigs graduated summa cum laude in May,
2010 from Wagner College. She spent the summer at
Millbrook Playhouse in Pennsylvania working as their mainstage
Stage Manager. Presently she is living in New York and is an
Assistant Director of a new work that opened this fall, Stinky
Flowers and the Bad Banana, with the Artistic Conspirators.
She also begins rehearsals for a show that she is directing, The
Land of the Purple People.
Jason Smith graduated from the University of Mississippi in
May, 2010 with a B.A. in History. At Ole Miss, he served as the
Daily Mississippian sports editor for one year. He is a teacher
and counselor at Youth Villages in Bartlett.
Molly McGowan is a nurse in the ICU at Baptist Hospital
in Nashville, TN.
Drew Thomas recently graduated magna cum laude
from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Arts in
Theological Studies and Philosophy with certificates in Latin
and the Christian Intellectual Tradition. While there he was
president of Alpha Phi Omega, a 300+ student organization
that performed over 15,000 hours of service in the St.
Louis community during the 2009-2010 year. Drew, also,
participated in the Semester at Sea study abroad program with
SLU in which he circumnavigated the globe by ship, traveling to
many non-Western nations. He is currently pursuing a Master
of Theological Studies at Harvard Divinity School.
2007
Chad Holmes appeared on the University of TennesseeMartin Dean’s List for the summer 2010 session.
Elizabeth Tarsi was named to the Mississippi State
University 2010 Spring Dean’s List.
Samantha Vitale began Mississippi State University
College of Veterinary Medicine in July after orientation and
receiving her first lab coat from the Dean and Assistant Dean in
a class ceremony. Samantha was in the Early Entry Program at
the Veterinary College and is able to begin her first year as an
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2010 spring semester at Mississippi State University.
Abby Tompkins was named as a President’s Scholar for
the 2010 spring semester at Mississippi State University.
Jenna Wright has recently changed her major to
Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Memphis.
undergraduate. She receives her undergraduate diploma after
her first year in Veterinary School.
Sarah Weatherly is engaged to Thomas Amato and has
her AA Degree. She works at Kindercare in Germantown.
2008
Elizabeth Altizer placed first in the 20-24 age group for
women (time-19:38) in the Memphis Firecracker 5K in July.
Michael Currence is a Third Class Petty Officer in the US
Coast Guard as a Food Service Specialist. He helped with the
clean-up project in the gulf with Deep Water Horizon.
Alex Firehammer is in his third year at VMI majoring in
physics and minoring in math and astronomy. He is in the
NROTC program to receive a commission in the Navy. Alex also
earned his Eagle Scout rank shortly after graduating from SBA.
Kelsey Goodman graduated from Concorde Career
College in January and is a certified dental assistant in
Memphis.
2010
Becca Horton is a freshman at Mississippi State University
majoring in communications. She is writing her own column
for the campus newspaper, The Reflector. To see some of her
columns, go to reflector-online.com and type in Becca Horton
in the search bar. (See Alumni Photo Album)
Allie Hotz is enjoying training with the University of
Memphis Track Team.
Matt Hotz is in the Army ROTC program at the University of
Memphis.
Blake Myers was named to the Tennessee Sportswriters
Association (TSWA) All-State team in July for baseball.
Crosby Person aced the par 3, 185 yard #16 hole at
Windyke Country Club in July using a 6 Iron.
Slay Shouse is in the Army ROTC program at the University
of Memphis.
Kristen Sturdivant was named to the Tennessee
Sportswriters Association (TSWA) All-State team in July for
softball. She is playing softball at Lipscomb University, hitting a
number of home runs as a freshman.
2009
Elyse Ballard was named a President’s Scholar for the
2010 spring semester at Mississippi State University.
Andrew Bridgers is applying for Colorado University’s
School of Journalism and is currently a Student Assistant in
CU’s Housing and Dining. He is a member of Zeta Beta Tau
Fraternity.
Kelly Callahan was named a President’s Scholar for the
2010 spring semester at Mississippi State University.
Katy Erstine appears on the cover of the University of
Alabama Admissions Guide for the Tennessee edition.
Mat Kenwright was recently promoted to Assistant News
Editor for the UT-Chattanooga University Echo Newspaper.
(See Alumni Photo Album)
Garrett Shouse is in the Army ROTC program at the
University of Memphis.
Adam Stiles was named as a President’s Scholar for the
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Alumni Photo Album
Everything is coming up roses –Alumni Weddings
Several SBA alums were married this past year. Enjoy
some photos below from some of their weddings.
SBA alums join Denise Bargiachi Laabs and husband Keith at their reception. Attendants in the wedding
were Maid of Honor and sister Gina Bargiachi (’05), Bridesmaid Caitlin Doyle (’03), Usher Colin Doyle
(’07) and Program Attendant Katie Rose(’05).
Lindsey Tarbox and Daniel Bird were married at St. Francis of Assisi Church in
Cordova. Several SBA alums were members of
the wedding party.
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A bunch of SBA folks celebrated with Melissa Falanga and Hunter Burrus at their wedding reception held at Hillwood at
Davies Plantation. Ashley Mellinger (’05) was Maid of Honor, the bride’s brother Joey Falanga (’00)
served as a groomsman, as did the groom’s cousin Nick Holmes (’00).
Long time football
statistician Mike
Falanga enjoys the
father-daughter
dance with
Melissa.
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Caitlin Doyle (’03) and Denise Bargiachi (’05) discuss wedding plans at a Lady Eagles soccer
game in early September with fellow alum Kathleen Platten (’07), who recently became engaged.
Rob Brown (’94), has joined the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department. He stopped by SBA
recently and visited with Mr. Valadie and alums who are teachers at SBA, JP Masterson (’03)
and Laura Bond Cheseldine (’96).
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Emily LaForce (’08) and Meagan Nichols (’10)
competed at the Belmont/Vanderbilt Opener at
Percy Warner Park in September. Meagan runs
cross country at the University of Memphis and
Emily runs for Bethel University. Both girls finished in
the top five for their schools (Meagan 85th overall,
Emily 107th), scoring points for their teams.
2010 graduate Ian Miller belts out the National
Anthem at this year’s Homecoming game in only the
way he can.
2010 graduate Matt Timmins (center) is joined by fellow classmate Michael
Sena (left) and SBA senior Louis DeGruy (right) following his Eagle Scout
Ceremony in August.
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Laura Bond Cheseldine
(’96) shares a recent
photo of her precious
children (from left)
twins Carson and Bond
(2 ½) and Ellie (4).
Becca Horton (’10) and Mat Kenwright (’09) enjoyed Newspaper at SBA so much that they joined the staffs of their respective college
papers and have titles and By-lines.
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SBA Performing Arts Theatre - Coming Attractions
St. Benedict Crossroads 2010-11 Concert Series – Seventh Season
Tickets - $10.00 CONTACT: 260-2840, [email protected].
Sacred Classical for the Christmas Season with Soprano, Mary Wilson
Sunday, December 12, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Colombian Pop Sensation Marcela Pinilla
Sunday, February 27, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Jazz Guitar Summit with Gerard Harris, Chip Henderson,
Charlton Johnson & Harold Smith Sunday, April 10, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
GWEE
An original parody of the popular
TV show “Glee”
Saturday, January 29, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Matinee, January 30, 2:30 p.m.
Monday, January 31, 7:00 p.m.
SBA Performing Arts Theatre – Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door
SBA High School Music & Drama Department
presents
The Sound of Music
March 31 - April 3, 2011
Reserved Seat Tickets $10 in advance
$15 at the door (while they last)