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t h e m a g a z i n e o f s a i n t b e n e d i c t at a u b u r n d a l e h i g h s c h o o l
Summer 2011
Donor
Appreciation
I s s u e 2 010 - 11
From the President
To all our SBA families and friends –
Greetings from SBA! I hope all is well with you and your loved ones – and the
ones who drive you crazy.
As happens on occasion, part of my summer was devoted to hiring a few new
teachers for our staff. We’re blessed to have so many devoted faculty; but change is
inevitable for some. Before I ever begin reviewing resumes, my wife Nancy always
reminds me not to make the same mistake I made one summer many years ago.
I had interviewed quite a few applicants for a particular position, but could never
get perfectly satisfied. None seemed just right for our students. And then that
perfect guy walked in - at least he was to me. But it was a group interview and I like
to gather all input so I walked him to the door, thanked him for his time, and said
what I always say “We’ll be in touch.” Then I went back to my office to hear what
each had to offer.
We agreed he was the teacher we needed, so it was decided I’d call him in a little while and make the offer.
And we moved on to the craziness of the day. As a result, I didn’t get to it until after lunch. When he didn’t
answer, I left a message. And you can sense where this is going.
He hadn’t answered because he had been in another interview at that exact moment and while sitting there,
that principal had seen what we had seen. Only they hired him on the spot. I was exactly 15 minutes late. I had
missed my window of opportunity.
In a roundabout way, we’re preaching the same message to our students that Nancy preaches to me. “Just
don’t miss it.”
Because SBA is all about providing our students as many windows of opportunity as we can. And then
hoping, encouraging, pushing, pulling - and praying - they won’t let one pass them by.
True, some windows really are just for looking. But even that can be enlightening and a little bit of fun. Not
all kids are athletes and certainly not all of them can sing or dance - as I proved during my own student years.
And of course, there are the obvious opportunities to prepare for the academics of college as well as the daily
chance to grow so much closer to their Maker.
A few kids have done what I did, letting one window or another close before … well, before they knew it. But
most leave here having seen and done so much.
And there’s my reason for writing … they have all of you to thank. Included in this issue is our Annual Report
in which we list the donors to our Annual Fund as well as our many various programs. We cannot thank you
enough for helping us open window after window for these students. Some require resources we would not
have gotten any other way. You have made us so much better.
Nor can we send out a thank you without mentioning all of our supporters who have added us – our kids
and our staff – to your prayer lists. We may not know your names but we thank you just as much.
May God bless you in the same way He has blessed others through you!
George Valadie
President
From the Editor
My message this issue is short and sweet –
PLEASE READ THIS ISSUE!
The point being, there is so much in this issue of On Eagles’ Wings that I really don’t
have any more to add. So take advantage of the wonderful news herein and enjoy. It’s
been a great year! Enough said!
Sharon Masterson, Editor
Director of Communications & Sports Information
TABLE OF CONTENTS
" 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 deceive themselves."
St. Francis de Sales
Catholic Schools: Teaching Wisdom,
Teaching Love
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Honor Roll of Donors Annual Report
13Development
Mission
14
Parent Connection
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.
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About Our Faith
18
Headline News
25
Faculty Focus
On Eagles’ Wings is a publication of
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On and Off Campus
Editor/Director of Communications
and Sports Information
Sharon Masterson
29Sports
20Achievements
37Alumni
President/Principal
George Valadie
Director of Alumni & Development
Lori Trew Regis '91
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
EM Printing
On Eagles’ Wings magazine is published by the
Office of Communications.
Change of address or correspondence:
Please send all changes to:
Editor-On Eagles’ Wings
8250 Varnavas Drive
Cordova, TN 38016
[email protected]
On the Cover: The ribbon of success runs through SBA
from the beginning to the end.
Honor Roll of Donors 2010-11
INVESTING IN SBA
Please review this Annual Report and the generous
Honor Roll of Donors who are enriching our school
and students’ lives in so many ways.
Gifts recorded are those received from July 1, 2010
through June 30, 2011. We have made every effort
to provide accurate information. If errors appear,
please accept our sincere apology and notify the
Director of Communications at [email protected].
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
The Honor Roll of Donors/
Annual Report acknowledges
the many donors and volunteers
who have contributed and
helped St. Benedict at
Auburndale High School. Their
generosity helps to sustain the
school’s mission of academic
excellence in a challenging
and Christian environment
permeated with the aims, values
and teachings of the Roman
Catholic faith, providing students
with the tools to master this
challenge, to continue their
education and to make the
world a better a place. The
Annual Fund Drive is one of
the most important avenues of
giving at SBA. These annual gifts
received from so many alumni,
parents, grandparents, friends,
faculty and staff and corporations
are the lifeblood of the school
and vital to meeting current
needs while enhancing student
programs. Matching Gifts from
donors’ places of employment
can also increase the overall
amount of contributions.
Eagle Club
$5,000+
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. John Bandy
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Duszak
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Erstine
GE Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grover
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hankins
Horatio Ebert Charitable
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logue
SBA Spirit Shop
Benefactors
$2,500 - $4,999
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom
Dr. Beth Brock
Catholic Heart Work Camp
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Evetts
Dr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. E.J. (Ned) Nelson
The Prudential Foundation
SBA Home & School
Association
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Sisneros
Mr. and Mrs. John Stratman
Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams
Donors
$1,000 - $2,499
David & Lura Alyea
Anonymous
AutoZone
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics
CTF, Inc.
Dyslexia Foundation of
Memphis
Malco Theaters – Mr. and Mrs.
Larry Etter
Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Hanemann
Ruby Hennessee
Mr. and Mrs. James E.
Holthouser
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lazarini
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Macyauski
Mr. and Mrs. Brussel Martin
Gloria Montesi
Jane Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nevle
Mr. and Mrs. Casy O’Brien
Dion Pogson
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Quinn
Regions Morgan Keegan Trust
Dr. and Mrs. Webster Riggs
Mr. and Mrs. Kamal Saba
Kathy Saba
SBA Project Graduation
Lydia Scarbrough
Scholastic Products & Awards
(Balfour) – Doug Kearney
Dr. Thomas Shelton &
Dr. B. Kay Jackson
SPEBSQSA, INC. – Memphis
Chapter
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Stidham
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stubbs
Target – “Take Charge of
Education”
UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Patrons
$500 - $999
George Borg
Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera
E Studio
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Etter
FedEx Express
The First Horizon Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. James Galbreath
Drs. G. Aric Giddens
House of Talent
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Malone
Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance &
Gymnastics
Dr. and Mrs. J. Lucius McGehee
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Misenhelter
Mr. and Mrs. William Powers
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ricketts
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schuhlein
Joseph Sena
Shyona Quality Suites - Cordova
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Sorey
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stark
Elizabeth Thomas
Dr. and Mrs. Carter Towne
U.S. Youth Soccer – Region III
Mr. and Mrs. James Van Hoeck
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Verhaak
Dr. Wanda Winnette
Partners
$200 - $499
Nancy Alyea
Mr. and Mrs. George Bolds
Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Blum
Buckman Laboratories, Inc. –
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Quarles
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Capocaccia
Mr. and Mrs. John Cox
Melanie Craft
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dahler
James M. Davidson
Filipino-American Association of
Memphis
Daniel Freeman, DDS
John Gavin
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Griesmer
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hamm
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hervey
Shirley Lile
Frank Linxwiler
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce MacDonald
Mr. and Mrs. David Masterson
Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCommon
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Melancon
Mr. and Mrs. John Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Brison Bishop Norris
Nucor-Yamato Steel Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Sean O’Leary
Mr. and Mrs. Cody Oliveira
St. Francis of Assisi Boy Scout
Troop 457
Jonathan Sadler ‘99
Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Schettler
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Skinner
Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun
Claire Tolivar
Truist
Marjorie Vincent
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Waddell
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Watermeier
Friends
Up to $199
Ambi-Prestigio Foods, Inc.
Babs Antoniak
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Beckham
Joan Best
Bret Bilbrey ‘01
Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Boykin
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Mr. and Mrs. Bob Branch
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brink
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Broughton
Mr. and Mrs. Justin (Melissa
Ackerman) Brownlee ‘96
Paul Bryant
Angie Buchanan
Laura Burke
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cail
Mr. and Mrs. Cain Carson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cervetti
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Charlton
Larry Chism
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Christiansen
Julie Clary ‘00
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clements
Collierville Youth Soccer Association
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Costabile
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cummings
Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Dabaldo
Janet Daleke
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Disalvo
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Dove & Family
Paul Frierott ‘10
Mr. and Mrs. Grady Gennings
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gillespie
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gilliland
Dr. and Mrs. Bill Gorline
Daniel Gorline ‘03
Jennifer Gorline ‘05
Mr. and Mrs. James Groendyke
Rebecca Hall
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Horner
Stephanie Horner ‘03
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hurt
Mr. and Mrs. Rick James
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kassing
Angeline Kern
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lake
Mr. and Mrs. George Lamar
Mr. and Mrs. Don Lear
Dr. and Mrs. Denis Lynch
Sarah Marczynski ‘06
John Paul Masterson ‘03
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. McCue
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Miller, III
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mitchell
Donna K. Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Brian O’Donnell
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Paduck
Mr. and Mrs. William Payne
Lynne O. Pence
Mr. and Mrs. Harris M. Quon
Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Ragghianti
Mr. and Mrs. John Reber
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rose
Mr. and Mrs. Werner Rose
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rupkey
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Ryan
St. Louis Food Ingredients, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schenkel
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Scherer
Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider
Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Seal
Don Sebren
Dr. and Mrs. Yeu-Sheng Shiue
Nancy Stafford
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Stark
Katie Coon Steinbrecher ‘97
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stevenson
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Stiel
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thillen
Mr. and Mrs. George Valadie
Valorie Valle
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Waldrop
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Wallace
Eric Wells
Mr. and Mrs. David White
James Wiederholt
Mr. and Mrs. William York
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zazzara
BUILDING FUND
CONTRIBUTIONS
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Bassett
Mr. and Mrs. William Bond, III
Dana Capoccacia
Joseph Sena
ALUMNI
Bret Bilbrey ‘01
Justin Brownlee ‘96
Melissa Ackerman Brownlee ‘96
Julie Clary ‘00
Paul Frierott ‘10
Daniel Gorline ‘03
Jennifer Gorline ‘05
Stephanie Horner ‘03
Sarah Marczynski ‘06
John Paul Masterson ‘03
Katie Coon Steinbrecher ‘97
Thank you to all the alums that
supported SBA’s annual collection
for the Mid-South Food Bank. SBA
generated the equivalent of over
42,400 pounds in food and money
($4,500), enough for what the
Food Bank determines to cover
33,000 meals.
FACULTY & STAFF
Bret Bilbrey
Dr. Beth Brock
Paul Bryant
Angie Buchanan
Laura Burke
Cain Carson
Dianna Cervetti
Dee Ann Cox
Annette Dabaldo
Janet Daleke
Rebecca Hall
Kathy Hurt
Don Lear
Shirley Lile
John Paul Masterson
Sharon Masterson
Sondra Morris
Ann O’Leary
Sandy Riggs
Provie Rose
Jack Schenkel
Jamie Schneider
Don Sebren
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Nancy Stafford
Greg Stiel
George Valadie
Nancy Valadie
Marjorie Vincent
Eric Wells
BUSINESSES, CORPORATIONS,
FOUNDATIONS, GRANTS
& MATCHING GIFTS
AAE – Tim Driscoll
ABM Janitorial Services
Action Architectural Fabricators
All American, Inc.
AutoZone
The Barnett Group
Botts Dental Spa
Buckman Laboratories, Inc.
Campbell Clinic Othopaedics
Catholic Heart Work Camp
Cline Tours, Inc.
Coca Cola Bottling Company
Connolly Insurance Agency
David H. Crowder, DDS
Crye-Leike – Lauran A. Powers
CTF, Inc.
Dairy Queen – Wolfchase
Data Network Systems
Dobbs Honda
Dyslexia Foundation of Memphis
Ed’s Prop Shop
Elite Medical
EM Printing
E Studio
FedEx Express
Filipino-American Association of
Memphis
Daniel Freeman, DDS
GE Foundation
General Dentistry –
Carlo Pirani, D.D.S.
Greenway Home Services
Group Benefits, LLC
Harris Quon Auto Service &
Machine Works, Inc.
The Hersey Company
Hilton Hotels, Inc. – Embassy Suites
Horatio Ebert Charitable Foundation
House of Talent
Industrial Equipment &
Specialties, Inc.
James Pest Management
Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance &
Gymnastics
Katt Worldwide Logistics
Patrick W. Kutas, DDS
Lexus of Memphis
The Lighting Source
Magnolia Homes/Oak Grove Realty
Magnolia Lighting
Malco Theaters – Larry Etter
Marble Masters, Inc.
MBS Textbook Management
Media Source
The Medicine Shop
Memphis Gastroenterology
Mid-South OB-GYN PLLC – Drs. Aric
& Mary Andrea Giddens
Nationwide Insurance – Chad Harrell
Paramo Construction
Parker School Uniforms
Daniel Peel, Attorney at Law
Pfizer Foundation
Picture Perfect Home
Inspections, Inc.
Piggly Wiggly – Rick James
Pilot Travel Centers
Prudential Foundation
Punchers
Quality Suites – Cordova
Mike Reaves Realty
Regions Morgan Keegan Trust
River City Gymnastics
Schwab Charitable Fund
Shyona Quality Suites – Cordova
Smith Chiropractic Clinics
J.M. Smucker Co.
SPEBSQSA, INC. – Memphis Chapter
Special Event Service and Rental
St. Francis of Assisi Boy Scout
Troop 457
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Stepherson’s Superlo Food Stores
Target – Take Charge of Education
Themis – Mary Hensley
Tony McGehee State Farm
Truist
Andy Wise – Action News 5
The Frierott Family
Matching Companies
~ AutoZone
~ First Horizon Foundation, Inc.
~ GE Foundation
~ Pfizer Foundation
~ Prudential Foundation
~ Regions Morgan Keegan Trust
~ Truist
~ UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Christin Oliveira Streif ‘03 &
Tony Oliveira ‘99
Mr. and Mrs. Cody Oliveira
We thank our donors who take
advantage of matching gift
opportunities. Please remember that
many employers sponsor matching
gift programs and will match any
charitable contributions made by
their employees. To find out if your
company has a matching gift policy,
visit www.matchinggifts.com.
GIFTS IN HONOR AND
MEMORY
Your gifts in honor and memory
of loved ones and special friends
directly enable SBA students to
receive the best education available.
We gratefully acknowledge the
following gifts.
GIFTS IN HONOR
The Bardos Family
Serina Branch ‘11
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Branch
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Robin Moore
Mr. and Mrs. Brussel Martin
Trey Pence ‘09
Lynne O. Pence
Kristine ‘05 & Kristel Quon ‘10
Harris Quon Auto Service & Machine
Works, Inc. – Mr. and Mrs. Harris
Quon
SBA Alums
Joan Best
Larkin ’11 & Olivia ‘14 Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gillespie
George Valadie
Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham
Dr. Wanda Winnette
Ann Wallace ‘12
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Wallace
Nancy Wells
Eric Wells
GIFTS IN MEMORY
Robert Caprio
Dianna Cervetti (restricted for Track &
Field)
Ted Paduck (restricted for Track &
Field)
Nancy Stafford
Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams (restricted
for Track & Field)
Pat Deere
Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCommon
George Ewing Hancock, Sr.
The Masterson Family
Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider
Mike & Wilma Harman
Nancy Alyea
Eric Wells
Mr. and Mrs. William York
John Peter La Velle
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Masterson
Chapel
Deacon Chuck Lightcap
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce MacDonald
Cathy Linxwiler
Frank Linxwiler
Foreign Language Department
Nancy Alyea
Debbie & Kate Duszak
Leslie Thornton
Sara Butts Muskelley
Sharon Masterson
Guidance
Marjorie Vincent
Mary Alice Riggs Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Webster Riggs
Junior Class
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Erstine
Mr. and Mrs. Charles MacDonald
Dorothy Rybczyk
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Masterson
Lucy Ellen Seymour
Joan Best
Annette Dabaldo
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Masterson
John Paul Masterson
Nancy Stafford
Jenny Rybczyk Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Masterson in memory
of Dorothy Rybczyk
Catherine Holt “Boopy”
Shelton
Sharon Masterson
Saba Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Kamal Saba
Kathy Saba
Wayne Speer
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gilliland
Naida Stiel
Sharon Masterson
John Thomas
Dianna Cervetti (restricted for Track &
Field)
Thelma Butcher Wortham
Sharon Masterson
SCHOLARSHIPS
Tony Oliveira Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brink
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Dabaldo
Sharon Masterson
Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Seal
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stevenson
GIFTS IN KIND &
SPECIAL DONATIONS
Gifts in Kind are donations given
to the school in forms other than
monetary donations. Over the years,
SBA has received many wonderful
gifts from photography equipment to
technology and more.
General
Jack Kinney
Cathy MacDonald
Linda Payne
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Smith
Marisa Yoser
Art
John Dries
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Fuelling
Band
Sharon Masterson
KAT Foundation
Amy’s
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Bosworth
Broadmoor Investment Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brookins
Laura Bond Cheseldine ‘96
Keith Douglas
William Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Harper
Dr. Lawrence Hsia
Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel Jones
Knights of Columbus – Council 6321
Michael Lemm
Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Llanes
Mr. and Mrs. Raul Longoria
Ted Paduck
Renaissance Group
Mary Taylor
Elizabeth Thompson
Tra-Con Enterprises, Inc.
Michael Wells
Library
Sherry Alexander
John Focht
Rebecca Hall
Janice Linder
Tom Link
Sharon Masterson
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ryan
Shannon Schuhlein
Ron Spears
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stiles
Eric Wells
Model UN
Beth Marczynski
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Carol Mitchner
Valerie Darling
Music & Drama
Ann Bilbrey
Bret Bilbrey
John Focht
House of Talent
Joe Incardona
Kathy James
Terri Langley
Jim Marconi
Sharon Masterson
John J. O’Brien
Michael Powers
Eddie Robinson
Lydia Scarbrough
Eileen Scrivener
SPEBSQSA, INC – Memphis Chapter
Jay Wells
Photography
Nancy Simon
PLUS Program
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Duszak
Science
Mark Lynch
Dr. Sherry O’Brien
Technology
Dana & Taylor Capocaccia
Richard Terry
Mr. and Mrs. David Watson
Teens for Life/Pro-Life Trip
Catholic University of America
Cline Tours, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Schettler
Theology Department
Sharon Masterson
Mr. Deacon Chuck Lightcap
Cathy MacDonald
St. Ann Church – Bartlett (Retreats)
Athletics in General
Clay Bailey
Bret Bilbrey
Joe Bilbrey
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics
Eddie Cobb
Johnny Cordera
Mike Falanga
Drs. Aric Giddens
Caryn Lerma
William Logue
Bruce Kronberg
Sharon Masterson
Dr. Santos Martinez
John Messina
Kevin Moore
Dean Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Pitawanakwat
Nate Rhoades
Sheila Thomas
Dee Ann Van Hoeck
Eric Wells
Don Williams
Baseball
Anonymous
Group Benefits, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hankins
Claire Tolivar
Basketball (Boys)
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hankins
Botts Dental Spa
Data Network Systems
Katt Worldwide Logistics
The Lighting Source
The Medicine Shop
Punchers
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Shyona Quality Suites - Cordova
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sisneros
Basketball (Girls)
The Barnett Group
Crye-Leike – Lauran A. Powers
Ed’s Prop Shop
Greenway Home Services
Lexus of Memphis
Magnolia Homes/Oak Grove Realty
Magnolia Lighting
Marble Masters, Inc.
Gary McCracken
Memphis Gastroenterology –
Carter Towne, M.D.
Paramo Construction
Daniel Peel, Attorney at Law
Stepherson’s Superlo Food Stores
Andy Wise – Action News 5
Bowling
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Donohue
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vick
Cheer
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ashlock
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Baucke
Dawn Booth
Mr. and Mrs. David Boston
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Civera
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Cullum
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Deason
Diane Donahue
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Frazier
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hogan
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Holmes
Dany Hunt/Jenn Short
Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Jewell
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin King
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff McGuire
Mireya Mejia
Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Orsak
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sadler
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Scott
Pamela Sullins
Mr. and Mrs. George Urban
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Willins
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zazzara
Hilton Hotels, Inc. – Embassy Suites
Malco Theaters – Mr. and Mrs. Larry
Etter
Dance
Lynne Albonetti
Laura Johnson
Kathy Neat
Jennifer Tacker
Softball
Action Architectural Fabricators
Dobbs Honda – Mendenhall
Elite Medical
Daniel Freeman, DDS
Patrick W. Kutas, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logue
Picture Perfect Home
Inspections, Inc.
Football
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Caldwell
Mike Falanga
FedEx Express
Daniel Freeman, DDS
James Pest Management
Bruce Kronberg
Media Source
Parker Uniforms
River City Gymnastics
Golf (Girls)
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Etter
Special Event Service & Rental
Lacrosse (Girls)
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Waddell
Soccer (Boys)
Larry Chism
Soccer (Girls)
Mid-South OB-GYN PLLC – Drs. Aric
& Mary Andrea Giddens
Special Event Service and Rental
Swim
Buckman Laboratories, Inc. – Mr.
and Mrs. Rob Quarles
Tennis
George Bolds
Barbara Hervey
Pam Lake
Becky Stukenborg
Track & Field
AAE – Tim Driscoll
Dianna Cervetti (in memory of
Robert Caprio)
Dianna Cervetti (in memory of John
Thomas)
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cervetti
Industrial Equipment & Specialties,
Inc.
Nationwide Insurance – Chad Harrell
Ted Paduck (in memory of Robert
Caprio)
Mr. and Mrs. William Payne
Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams (in
memory of Robert Caprio)
Volleyball
Mel Stafford
Mimi Watts
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Wrestling
AutoZone
General Dentistry –
Carlo Pirani, D.D.S.
Themis – Mary Hensley
The Hersey Company
Pilot Travel Centers
Mike Reaves Realty
Smith Chiropractic Clinics
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Stidham
Mr. and Mrs. John Stratman
PARENT ASSOCIATIONS &
COMMITTEES
Parent Associations are an integral
part of the activities of the school.
The depth and breadth of the
support from these organizations
(Home & School Association, Athletic
Commissioners, Fashion Show &
Golf Tournament Committees and
Project Graduation) affect every part
of the school.
Athletic Team Commissioners:
Baseball
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Holliday
Basketball (Boys)
Dee Ann Van Hoeck
Basketball (Girls)
Bowling
Brenda Vick
Golf (Boys)
Dave Cline
Golf (Girls)
Michelle Kahle
Cheer
Pam Gordon
Cross Country
Kathy Elmer
Dance
Lynn Albonetti, Sondra Morris
Football
Denise Crawford
Lacrosse (Boys)
Robin Clancy, Tony Mitchell
Lacrosse (Girls)
Julie Shouse
Soccer (Boys)
Larry Etter
Soccer (Girls)
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barbier
Softball
Debbie Farler
Swim
Barbara Hervey
Tennis
Pam Lake, Becky Stukenborg
Track & Field
George Schober
Volleyball
Jill Frierott, Cinny Verhaak, Mimi
Watts, Sherry Williams
Wrestling
John Stratman
Home & School Officers
2010-11
Co-Presidents: Barbara Hervey,
Shannon Schuhlein
Treasurer: Dee Ann Van Hoeck
Secretary: Claire Tolivar
Special Committee Chairs:
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
– Claire Tolivar, Dee Ann Van Hoeck
Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation
Days – Cindy Keith, Diane White
First Friday Adoration – Cathy
MacDonald
Honor Society Reception – Jill
Frierott, Shannon Schuhlein
Project Graduation – Sissy
Aeschliman, Chuck Kantor
Eagle Bucks – Jill Frierott
Used Uniform Sale – Linda Payne
Spirit Shop- Julie Bardos, Jill Frierott
Activities:
Junior Ring Ceremony – Barbara
Hervey, Kelly Jeffrey
Father/Daughter Dance – Becky
Siano, Lisa Yarbro
Father/Son Outing – Julie Bardos
Mother/Daughter Tea – Debbie
Demiroz
Mother/Son Dinner – Nancy Wiley
Class Representatives:
Seniors: Paula Bologna, Dorice
Favorite, Lisa Hicks, Robbie Yerger
Juniors: Cathy Bascom, Janie Cook,
Tracy Lea
Sophomores: Michelle Dennis,
Cindy Keith, Kathy Merrick, MaryMargaret Morning, Kerry Snyder
Freshmen: Linda Aljundi, Mike
Braggs, Gwen Etter, Sandra Glover,
Susan Graziosi, Donna Harckum,
Kathy Hebert, Beth Jackson, Allison
McCrory, Jana Rittman, Romy
Schaaf, Monique Stephenson,
Capri Talley
Remember, the Community
Sponsorship Program (Eagle
Bucks) is an easy way to contribute
to the school while doing your
shopping for holidays, birthdays,
graduations, etc. A variety of gift
cards may be ordered through the
business office and SBA receives
a percentage of the purchase.
Then a percentage of that rebate
is attributed to you for use toward
tuition or an SBA organization of your
choice.
FASHION RUN-A-WAY
Platinum Sponsors
$700 - $1000 +
Mr. and Mrs. Edward (Ned) Nelson
Gold Sponsors
$250 - $699
All-American, Inc.
Anonymous
EM Printing
Silver Sponsors
$100 - $249
ABM Janitorial Services
AutoZone
SBA Home & School
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Van Hoeck
Donors
Anonymous
Julie Bardos
Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Barnett
Kristen Black
Dr. Beth Brock
Kristen Browning
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Cain Carson
The Cheesecake Place
Coldwater Creek – Saddle Creek
Colonial Country Club
Cordova Automotive
Corky’s – Cordova
Easy Way – Craig Carter (’00)
Denise Evans
Beth Evetts
Fantastic Sam’s - Cordova
Allison Fetz
Heather Freel
Gold Strike Casino
Grand Slam Athletics
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Heath
Barbara Hervey
Hilton Memphis
Holland Studio of Photography
Holliday Flowers, Inc.
HoneyBaked Ham - Cordova
Jessica Thompson Design
Jim’s Place East Restaurant & Bar
Greg Kemp, DDS
Kirby Parkway Liquors, Inc.
Pam Lake
Lifetouch National School Studios
Tom Link
The Links of Cottonwoods –
Harrah’s Tunica
Liz & Me – Cindy Tarsi
Cathy MacDonald
Malco Theaters – Mr. & Mrs. Larry
Etter
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mantel
Massage Envy Collierville
MBS Direct Textbooks & Course
Materials
Dr. Mary McDonald
McDowell Marketing
Mary Ellen Hoback McDow
Mu Alpha Theta – SBA Chapter
Oak Hall
Pettit’s Lawn Scapes
Pitner Driving School
Poshé Day Spa
River Oaks Restaurant
Provie Rose
St. Francis of Assisi CCM
St. Paul Book & Gift Shop
Mr. Glido Sakaan & Dr. Lina Alloush
Salon 1550 – Sarah Bryant
Salon 1550 – Melissa Falanga Burrus
(’04)
Salon 1550 – Rachel Parker
SBA Administration
SBA Athletic Department
SBA Art Department
SBA Computer Department
SBA Fashion Club
SBA Home & School
SBA Music & Drama Department
SBA PE Department
SBA Theology Department
Sharon Sharp
SocialButterflyMemphis.com
Sodexo – SBA
Sõna MedSpa-Memphis
TAN-N-GO – Cordova
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thillen
Trinity Wine & Liquor
Chris Truckner
Mr. and Mrs. George Valadie
Anne Waddell
Marta Weiss
Cindy Wells
Wiemar’s Jewelry
Angie Wilkins
Yuletide Office Solutions
Marisa Yoser
VOLUNTEERS
Sissy Aeschliman
Julie Bardos
Denise Crawford
Suzy Erstine
Jill Frierott
Sandi Hughes
Kathy Hurt
Sharon Masterson
Nan Miller
Vicki Miller
John Morris
Sondra Morris
Ann O’Leary
Sean O’Leary
Jana Rittman
Provie Rose
Romy Schaaf
Shannon Schuhlein
Deborah Shaner
Alison Smith
Cindy Tarsi
Claire Tolivar
George Valadie
Nancy Valadie
Ann Waddell
Leigh Ann Walters
Dee Ann Van Hoeck
Angela Yates
Marisa Yoser
A special thanks to our Fashion Show
Models who brought their smiles and
glamour to our event!
Mrs. Karen Barnett, Mother of SBA
Alumni Kristin (‘08) and Melissa
(‘10)
Mrs. Kristen Browning, SBA Faculty,
History Dept.
Ms. Denise Evans, SBA Faculty,
English Dept.
Ms. Heather Freel, SBA Faculty,
English Dept.
Dr. Mary McDonald, Superintendent
of Catholic Schools & former SBA
Principal
Mrs. Angie Wilkins, Mother of SBA
students Trey (‘11) and Jordan
(‘13)
Mrs. Sherry Williams, Mother of SBA
students Chandler (‘11) and Paige
(‘13)
EAGLE CLASSIC GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Sponsorships
ACE Sponsors
$1,000+
Castle Retail Group, Piggly Wiggly –
Rick James
Dobbs Honda, Mendenhall –
Ken Myers
Eagle Sponsors
$500 - $999
St. Francis of Assisi Church –
Monsignor Peter Buchignani
Sponsors
$201 - $499
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Flag Sponsors
$200
J.M. Smucker Co.
Hole Sponsors
$150
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Costabile
St. Louis Church Men’s Club
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Watermeier
Donations & Teams
David Boston
Dan Botto
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Byrnes
Connolly Insurance Agency
Mr. and Mrs. James Cumings
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Fenton
Jill Frierott
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Giles
Lester Giordano
Barbara Hervey
Craig Hofer
Holland Studios Photography – Jay &
Taylor Shappley
Mr. and Mrs. William Holliday
Lee Lowry
Malco Theatres – Larry Etter
Donald Mayer
Ted Paduck
John David Porter
Mike Rodgers ‘90
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stark
John Stratman
Mr. and Mrs. James Van Eaton
Dee Ann Van Hoeck
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wagner
Lee Walker
Rev. Mike Werkhoven
Lisa Yarbro
FORE THE PLAYERS
BOYS BASKETBAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Sponsorships
Title Sponsor
$2,500+
Statlink Systems – Dana Capoccacia
Green Sponsors
$200+
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Stone Higgs & Drexler, Attorneys at
Law
Tee Sponsors
$100+
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Allen
Appling Dental Group
Crye-Leike – Billy Price
Dobbs Honda
E-Box – Norman Brown
Ensafe
Kaddy Shack Golf
Lifesigns
NC Staffing
Prevention Group, LLC
Ross Recruiting Services
J.M. Smucker Co.
State Farm Insurance
United Mechanical
Donations & Players
Mike Allen
Robert Allen
Mike Andrick
Scott Bailey
Baskin-Robbins
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Mario Bertagna
Dan Botto
Sallie Bryant
Chris Bursi
Greg Bussard
Dana Capoccacia
Charlton’s Salon
Cherokee Valley Golf Course
Jake Claunch
Lance Clements
Randy Coleman
David Collins
Bodie Council
Dairy Queen
Doug Darnell
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dixie Cafe
Hugh Drewery
El Porton – Germantown Parkway
FedEx – Bill Logue
Keith Flemings
Gary Fletcher
Bryan Ford
Fresh Market – Germantown
Golf and Games
Golfsmith
Scott Griffin
Steven Hall
Debbie Harrison
Greg Harrison
Kyle Harrison
HoneyBaked Ham
Jim House
Jake Jeffrey
Rob Jeffrey
Kendrick Jones
Kroger
Steve Landry
Raymond Lelis
Lee Lowry
Malco Theater
Jeff McCulley
McDowell Marketing
John Messina
John Mettee
Danny Morgan
Justin Muck
Nail and Spa Salon
Kenny Napper
New Image Haircutters
Nike
David Olford
Ryan Orr
Steve Orr
Gilbert Parra
Pei Wei
Kevin Petitte
Kevin Portanova
Ben Prudhomme
Qdoba
Anthony Reid
Jeff Rosenburg
Brandon Ross
William Roth
Joel Stark
State Farm Insurance –
Donald Stewart
Charlie Sevier
Jim Siano
Phil Sisneros
Slim Skillets
Bobby Smith
Steve Smith
Sõna MedSpa – Memphis
Joel Stark
Stellar Cellar Wine and Spirits
AJ Sturdivant
Charlie Sturdivant
Supercuts
Will Taylor
TCBY – Germantown Parkway
Tropical Smoothie Café
Tunica National Golf Course
Parks Urathase
Jim Van Eaton
John Wakefield
Steven Watson
Adam Wiginton
Charlie Wilson
Wolfchase Honda
Chris Ybos
PROJECT GRADUATION
Platinum Sponsor
$700+
Dr. and Mrs. John Bills
Mr. and Mrs. Casy O’Brien
Parker Uniforms
Gold Sponsors
$500-$699
Anonymous
Silver Sponsors
$250-$499
Mr. and Mrs. William Hebert
Knights of Columbus – Timothy J.
Coyle Council 9317 (Cordova)
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Patchen
Professional Legal Nurse Consultants,
Inc. – Beth Hensley
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sweeney
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Friend Sponsors
$100-$249
Balfour – Doug Kearney
Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Aldrich
Mitch Caron
Cordova Automotive, Inc.
Martin Daughtery
Diane Donahue
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lake
Mr. and Mrs. Chris LeBlanc
Betsy Makeever
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller
Mrs. and Mrs. John Perkins
Sunde Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stoddard
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Tarsi
Donna K. Moore
Lynne Nelson
Alan Ross
Lisa Schneider
Shannon Schuhlein
Becky Siano
Rita Sowell
Swanky’s Taco Shop –
Dustin Jones ‘99
Bette Thompson
Karen Timmins
Lori Wade
Leigh Ann Walters
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Whittington
Sherry Williams
Phyllis Wilson
Gifts In-Kind/Service &
Additional Monetary Gifts
Sissy Aeschilman
Julie Bardos
Brad Barley
Mr. and Mrs. Erwin A. Beltran
Jim Brawner, DDS
Vivian Cullen
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Daniels
Jon Mark and Suzy Erstine
Jenette Hebert
Robert C. Hernandez
Susan Holliday
Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Huerta
Debbie Hughes
Sandi Hughes
Chuck Kantor
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Malone
Sharon Masterson
Lisa McFarland
Trivia Nights for Project
Graduation
Sissy Aeschliman
Lynn Albonetti
Maria Amrein
AutoZone
Ballet Memphis
Julie Bardos
Lachelle Beltran
Brooklyn Bridge Italian Restaurant
Cain Carson
Capel Rugs
Collierville Arts Council
Cook’s Pest Control
Corky’s
Tomiko Daniels
Debra Demirorz
Dive Shop
Diane Donahue
Larry Etter
Monica Faquin
Dorice Favorite
Folk’s Folly
Foxridge Pizza - Cordova
Joe Galbreath
Guy’s Formal Wear
Carol Hale
Pat Halpern
Hal Jaffe Studio
Tom Hanemann
Jenette Hebert
Janet Heirigs
Tracie Hogan
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Susan Holliday
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Howard
Incredible Pizza Company
Greg Kemp, DDS
Chuck Kantor
Jeff Lamer Lenny’s Sub Shop – Exeter
Lexus of Memphis – Gary York
Malco Theatres
Victoria Mariencheck
Sharon Masterson
Memphis Pizza Café
Memphis Redbirds
Memphis Zoo
Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe
Ellen Mitchell
Lynne Nelson
Arthur Orgeron
Karla Paduck
Paint-A-Piece
Mary Jane Patchen
Karen Peel
Fran Pier
Perkins & Marie Callenders, Inc.
Playhouse on the Square
Melinda Quinn
Elise Rodriguez
SBA Athletic Department
SBA Crossroads Concert Series
SBA Fashion Show
SBA Theatre Department
Shannon Schuhlein
Mary Sell
Becky Siano
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Siano
Slim Skillets
Sõna MedSpa – Memphis
Rita Sowell
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sterba
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stoddard
Cindy Tarsi
Sheila Thomas
Desiree Vasquez
Nancy Wallace
Leigh Ann Walters
Dee Watson
Sandra Watson
Marta Weiss
Angie Wilkins
Phyllis Wilson
Lisa Yarbro
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Yerger
Development
Board Of Advisors Closes Another Year
By Mike Waddell, President 2010-11
The SBA Board of Advisors recently completed its activities for
the 2010/2011 year. Since my last update, the Board’s agenda has
continued to center around a series of presentations on significant
strategic and operating areas of the school. Recent areas of focus have
included Spiritual Affairs, Athletic Affairs, Financial Affairs and Discipline.
The respective staff members responsible for these areas delivered
excellent and enlightening presentations to the Board.
The Board has elected new officers as follows: Don Williams Chairman, Mindy Costabile - Vice Chairwoman and Phil Sisneros Secretary. I know that each of these individuals will provide outstanding
leadership in guiding the Board’s activities over the coming year.
It has been my honor to be part of the Board for the past several
years. One of the most memorable aspects has been the opportunity to
work with and get to know the St. Benedict staff. We are very fortunate to
have such a dedicated team of professionals who make our school the
outstanding, well-rounded educational institution that it is.
SBA Alum joins Development Team
We are pleased to announce that SBA ’91 graduate, Lori Trew
Regis, will be serving as our new Alumni & Development Director
focusing on Alumni Affairs and the Annual Drive campaign. She
comes to us from Tipton-Rosemark Academy where she has been a
faculty member since 2003 and their Advancement Director for the
last six years. Lori lives in Atoka, TN and is married to Eric Regis. They
have two children, Maddye, 15 and Steven, 13. She is very excited
to reconnect with Auburndale and SBA classmates. Please feel free
to contact her at [email protected].
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Parent Connection
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
AUGUST
8Registration
10
First day of classes for new
students only
11
First full day of classes for all students
15
Feast of the Assumption of
Mary (Holyday-no classes)
24
Meet the Teachers Night, 7:00 pm
JANUARY
3
16
21-24
29-Feb.4
FEBRUARY
18
Trivia Night, Sponsored by Project Graduation
20
Faculty Retreat (no classes)
22
Ash Wednesday
SEPTEMBER
5
Labor Day (no classes)
23
Homecoming Football Game, 7:00 pm
24
Homecoming Dance
29
School pictures
OCTOBER
7
12
19
End of 1st academic quarter
Professional Day (no classes)
8th grade visit
8th grade visit
NOVEMBER
1
All Saints Day (Holyday-no classes)
2
8th grade visit
3-6
Fall Musical
13
Open House for prospective students,
1:00 pm
19
Trivia Night, Sponsored by Project
Graduation
23
Begin Thanksgiving Break
28
Classes resume
DECEMBER
8
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
(Holyday-no classes)
16
½ day – End of semester,
begin Christmas break
Classes resume
Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes)
March for Life Trip, Washington DC
Catholic Schools Week
MARCH
1-4
9
12
19
24 Spring Musical
End of 3rd academic quarter
Begin Spring Break
Classes resume
Fashionista Fiesta Fashion Show,
6:30-9:00 pm
APRIL
5
Holy Thursday
(½ day-begin Easter Break)
6
Good Friday
8
Easter Sunday
10
Classes Resume
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26-29
Spring Production
MAY
7
11
12
22-25
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Senior Awards Night, 6:30 pm
Baccalaureate-Church of the
Incarnation, 7:00 pm
Commencement-Hope Church,
11:00 am
Senior Project Graduation Party
Final exams
Last day of classes, ½ day
Admissions & Guidance Information
ADMISSIONS -
Applications for the 2012-13 school year are now being accepted. Please visit our website at www.
sbaeagles.org. for admissions procedures and application.
Parents Please Note: All siblings who wish to attend SBA must complete the Application for Admission.
If you have questions, please contact Ann O’Leary, Director of Admissions, at 260-2875 or o’learya@
sbaeagles.org.
GUIDANCE –
Parents of seniors (Class of 2012) – 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.
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Parent Connection
ACT TEST DATES (www.act.com)
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Sept. 10, 2011
Oct. 22, 2011
Dec. 10, 2011
Feb. 11, 2012
Apr. 14, 2012
June 9, 2012
Aug. 12, 2011
Sept. 16, 2011 Nov. 4, 2011
Jan. 13. 2012
Mar. 9, 2012
May 4, 2012
SAT TEST DATES (www.collegeboard.com)
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Oct. 1, 2011
Nov 5, 2011
Dec. 3, 2011
Jan. 28, 2012
Mar. 10, 2012
May 5, 2012
Sept. 9, 2011
Oct. 7, 2011
Nov. 8, 2011
Dec. 30, 2011
Feb. 10, 2012
Apr. 6, 2012
June 3, 2012
May 8, 2012
SBA Code needed for registration – 430-451
DRIVER’S PERMIT ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM – is required in order for a student to get a Driver’s
Permit. Students may pick up a form in the front office during regular office hours. Please have student Social Security
Number to complete the form.
News From Home & School Association
Thank you to all of our SBA families for a great year. Whether you signed up and paid your dues at registration,
volunteered on a committee, attended one of the twenty events that we hosted this year or shopped at the used uniform
sale, please know that your efforts were greatly appreciated by our students, faculty and staff. We would like to extend a
special thank you to Barbara Hervey, who has served as Co-President for the last two years, and to Romy Schaaf who has
graciously volunteered to be our Co-President for 2011-2012. We are truly blessed to have such dedicated parents.
Information regarding Home & School meetings, upcoming events and additional volunteer opportunities will be listed
in Monday Mail. We look forward to working with you this year! If you would like to be a part of Home & School, please
contact Shannon Schuhlein at [email protected] or 751-2225.
HOME & SCHOOL OFFICERS 2011-12
Co-Presidents: Romy Schaaf, Shannon Schuhlein
Treasurer: Dee Ann Van Hoeck
Secretary: Claire Tolivar
Special Committee Chairs:
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Claire Tolivar
Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days – Barb Cafferty
First Friday Adoration – Cathy MacDonald
Honor Society Reception – Jill Frierott
Project Graduation – Darla and David Boston,
Chuck Kantor
Eagle Bucks – Jill Frierott
Project Graduation
Used Uniform Sale – Mary-Margaret Morning
Spirit Shop – Julie Bardos, Jill Frierott
Activities:
Junior Ring Ceremony – Kelly Jeffrey
Father/Daughter Dance – Belinda Hurley
Father/Son – Nancy Wiley
Mother/Daughter Tea – OPEN
Mother/Son Dinner – Nancy Wiley
Class Representatives:
Seniors: Cathy Bascom
Juniors: Julie Bardos, Cindy Keith
Sophomores: Larry Etter, Angie Valadie
Freshmen: Lisa Yarbro
The 2011 Project Graduation was a huge success, with the graduates enjoying a fun
evening all through the night, capped off by loads of raffle prizes won by the seniors,
along with every student receiving a goody bag valued at over $100 for college. Senior
Parents, be sure to be on the lookout for information on Project Graduation for the class
of 2012. The support fundraisers – Trivia Nights are set (see calendar in this issue). PG
is not only a fun event for the graduates, but for all involved, too. Volunteers and ideas
are needed. Chairs for this year’s event are Darla and David Boston and Chuck Kantor.
You can contact them at [email protected] and [email protected].
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About Our Faith
Freshman Receives Bobby Russell Award
St. Benedict rising sophomore Morgan Patrick
was recently selected to receive the Annual Bobby
Russell Memorial Scholarship. The award was
established by Mr. Russell’s family and friends
following his untimely death and is given annually
to an SBA student based on an essay. Mr. Russell
was struck and killed by an automobile driven by an
occupant under the influence. The accident occurred
while Mr. Russell was working in the front yard of
his home in 1995. His two sons, Trey (2000), Wes
(’98) are graduates of SBA and his widow, Dell, is a
long-time spokesperson for MADD (Mothers against
Drunk Driving). A fund was established to afford a
worthy SBA student tuition assistance based on the
essay submitted and titled, “What a Catholic School
Education Means to Me Now and in the Future.”
Morgan wrote her essay as a freshman, and was
the one, of many, anonymously selected by the
scholarship fund committee. Morgan’s essay follows -
Bobby Russell Scholarship Application
Morgan Patrick, 9th grade
with his funny faces, simple nicknames like Mo
for Morgan and Uh for Andrea, and his comforting
one-armed hugs. Everyone he meets remembers
him for life, and no one could never be excited to
see him. This boy is one that may not have lived
without the efforts of the Pro-Life movement. My
personal way of supporting this movement and
kids like Huntley is through school. My Catholic
education provides me with clubs such as Teens for
Life and gives me scriptural basis to make my ProLife argument. Catholics schools additionally give
me a foundation and place to practice promoting
the sanctity of life and importance of simple things.
In this Catholic environment, I have the freedom
to voice my opinions and talk out any issues with
leaders who have my same beliefs. Before I came to
SBA, I was at a public school, where kids made fun
of special needs children and we were not allowed
to talk about God, but in a new Catholic school, I
feel comfortable about talking about my beliefs and
praying about the future. In the near future, I hope
I can use my promotion skills I learn in this Catholic
education to be a proud and active supporter of ProLife ministries.
Dipping sauce is all it takes to make him happy.
Not brand, nor color, nor taste matters to him. He
does not even care what he is dipping. It is a very
simple thing, yet one that will brighten his face any
time, any day; every time, every day. Simple things
for a wonderful, extraordinary, simply perfect mind.
My close first cousin was born with a diseased
brain. Many people think that this little boy is not
worth saving and that he could never contribute
to society, but my opinion differs tremendously. A
Catholic education is important to me because I
have the opportunity to openly support the Pro-Life
movement. The Pro- Life movement is important
to me because many Pro-Choice supporters think
that special children, like Huntley, should not be
allowed life because of their disabilities. Huntley, a
rare case, has half of a brain because of a disease in
the other half. The doctors had to surgically remove
half of his dysfunctional brain so that he could live. I
give my most grateful thanks to these surgeons for
giving me this person so that he may remind me of
God’s miracles. Huntley will liven anyone he meets
Morgan receives her award at Honor’s Day in May;
(from left) Morgan’s uncle, aunt and cousins Chris,
Sarah and Anna-Chris Talley and Huntley Burtison;
Morgan’s Mom Andrea Dowdy; Morgan; Wes and
Dell Russell and Mr. Valadie.
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About Our Faith
Catholic Traditions Offered At Sba
Seniors Social Justice Assignment
Provides For Those In Need
Students were able to take advantage of a
Lenten Penance Service with Diocesan Priests
giving their time to administer the Sacrament.
This year’s
annual May
Crowning
followed an
all-school
Mass in
the Gym
with seniors
Hannah
Zaleski
placing the
crown on
Mary’s statue
and Andrew
Zazzara, Julie Eckel and Louis DeGruy serving as
honor guards.
†
After studying about Social Justice in their
Theology IV class, St. Benedict seniors were given
the assignment to address a social injustice in
their community through a service project. This
group of seniors, (from left) Kellie Hicks, Katie
Hicks, Rachel Nevle, Rebecca Butcher and
Sarah Jones chose Birthright of Memphis as the
beneficiary of their bake sale fund raisers. Through
their efforts, they made over $200 that they used
to purchase supplies for newborn babies, to help
restock the shelves at Birthright. They also raised
awareness of the mission of Birthright and how
others can get involved and volunteer. In addition to
serving Birthright, St. Benedict seniors helped over
25 charitable organizations in the Memphis area.
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.
Joe Bishop, 60, father-in-law of Ben Trzil (’01), passed away on May 30, 2011.
Chase Brown, 22, brother of Dylan Finney (’13), passed away on May 13, 2011.
Dr. William Domico, 62, father of Patrick (’08) and Adam (’10) Domico, passed away on May 15, 2011.
Charlie Hammond, 64, father of Craig Hammond (’96) and Cindy Hammond Rakowsky (’99) and
father-in-law of Josh Rakowsky (’99), passed away on May 8, 2011.
Audrey & Bailey Melton, newborn twin infants and granddaughters of SBA Math teacher Ken Fancher,
passed away on May 22, 2011.
Pam Miller, 56, former SBA elementary school teacher and mother of Jonathan (’01) and Shelly Miller
(’99), passed away on June 23, 2011.
Jason Peyton, 16, SBA sophomore, passed away on April 27, 2011.
Lucy Ellen Seymour, 81, mother of SBA math teacher Blair Seymour, passed away April 26, 2011.
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Headline News
SBA - BOP® Winners,
Again, This Year!
Downbeat Selects Jazz Soul Band As The
Nation’s Best
For the third consecutive
year, SBA athletics won the
Division II Large School Team
award at the 42nd Annual
Commercial Appeal Pepsi
Best of the Preps Award
ceremony on June 10. SBA also had
the largest number of finalists in the private school
division for the senior special awards with four, the
most a school can nominate, and a selection – Julie
Eckel as Female Athlete of the Year.
The Pepsi BOP program is the culmination of the
Commercial Appeal’s recognition of prep sports in
the Metro area over the school year. SBA also had
55 All-Metro and other BOP awardees and was 2nd
overall in the female division team award.
DownBeat Magazine, host of the annual
DownBeat Awards, considered one of the most
prestigious music honors nationally in the field
of jazz education, recognized the SBA Jazz Soul
Band as the nation’s best for Blues/Pop/Rock
for 2011. The SBA program has won this award
before in 2008 and was recognized for Outstanding
Performance in 2009. “The DownBeat Student
Music Awards (SMA) program is among the
highest honors student musicians can receive,” said
DownBeat Magazine publisher Frank Alkyer. “The
awards have come to be known as the ‘Grammy
Awards’ for student music.” The awards were
announced in DownBeat’s June edition. There are
15 categories and five separate divisions (junior
high, high school, performing high school, college
and graduate college). This year’s DownBeat
competition drew a total of 856 ensemble and
individual entries for all categories in all five divisions.
SBA’s Instrumental music teacher and director of
the band commented, “Winning a DownBeat SMA
Award is another milestone achievement for our
program. It is one of the highest possible awards
a school music program can receive and we are
extremely proud of our talented students.”
Mr. Valadie was proud to share the glory with
BOP awardees on hand for the event, (from
left) Hannah Kurtz-Top Five Finalist for Volleyball;
Luke James-All-Metro for Track & Field; Mr.
Valadie; Julie Eckel-All-Metro Soccer, Top Five
Finalist for Female Scholar Athlete and winner
of Female Athlete of the Year; Paul Wagner-Top
Five Finalist for Male Scholar Athlete; Grace
Summers-Top Five Finalist for Tennis and Trey
Wilkins-Top Five Finalist for Male Athlete of the
Year.
The Jazz Soul Band shows off the June issue of
DownBeat Magazine announcing them the best
in the High School Blues/Pop/Rock division. In
addition, the group proudly displays their Windy
City Festival trophies.
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Headline News
Band And Choirs Take The “Windy City” By service and was recognized with a Silver Award in the
high school level. Known as the “Nobel Prize” for public
Storm
As evidenced by the previous photo, the SBA Jazz
Soul Band captured First Place in the Windy City
Classic Festival and senior Nick Lumpkin received
an “Outstanding Award” for instrumental solo in the
annual Windy City Festival in Chicago in late April.
SBA Choirs also picked up trophies for First Place
in the Show Choir division and Jazz Choir division
and the Chamber Choir placed second in their
division. Junior Michael Robinson also picked up and
“Outstanding Award” for his vocal solo.
Each of the choirs and the band received “silver
ratings” for their performances at the competition.
SBA Show & Jazz Choir
service, the Jefferson Awards was founded in 1972 by
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft,
Jr. and Sam Beard to recognize, inspire and activate
volunteerism and public service in communities,
workplaces and schools across America. Since its
inception, more than 50,000 individuals of all ages
have been recognized for efforts to make the world
around them a better place.
The SBA presentation to the Jefferson Awards
committee was coordinated by science teacher Tom
Brezina, with the help of senior Jackson Butler and
freshman Gabbie Johnson. As the leadership team,
their efforts included collaborating with all the service
clubs and the Communications Office to develop a
PowerPoint program that was presented to the judges
this past spring. Jackson Butler represented SBA in
the development and presentation. Spotlighted in the
presentation were the annual efforts on behalf of the
Mid-South Food Bank, LifeBlood, Club St. Jude “Pull
Tab” collections and the pro-life efforts on behalf of Life
Choices, Birthright and the annual March for Life.
Mr. Valadie is always open to students’ ideas for
serving others. He said, “Just as we teach students to
learn math, the sciences, etc., we wish for our students
to also learn the importance of helping others less
fortunate.” While SBA’s service is not an effort to gain an
award, it is worthy of recognition. Only 25 schools out
of 500 are selected for the award and SBA is certainly
worthy of being one of the 25.
SBA Women’s Chamber Choir
The Jefferson Award banner was presented by
Jackson Butler (2nd left) and Gabbie Johnson
(center) following the last All-School Mass in
May. On hand to congratulate the school was
Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. Mary
McDonald (left), Mr. Brezina and Mr. Valadie.
SBA Receives its first Jefferson Award
Throughout each year, SBA students, faculty, parents,
alumni and friends make efforts to be of service to
others in the community. This past year, the school
participated in the Jefferson Awards competition on
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Achievements
2010-2011 Senior Awards
The 2011
graduating class of
225 was offered over
433 merit-based
college scholarships
valued at over $11
million.
Valedictorian
is Paul Wagner
with the highest
cumulative GPA
and will attend the
University of Texas to
pursue a degree in Engineering. Katie Incardona
was named Salutatorian for the second highest
cumulative GPA. Katie will attend Northwestern
University to pursue a degree in Theater.
The Right Choice Award is presented by a vote
of the senior class to those classmates who they
feel stand up for what is right in a society and
culture that exert pressure to do otherwise. This
year’s recipients are Louis DeGruy, Katherine
Knickerbocker and Chelsea LeBlanc.
Jackson Butler received
the Christian Witness Award,
the highest honor presented
to an SBA student. The
Christian Witness Award
defines that student who
lives his faith and witnesses
that faith to those around
him. Jackson was selected
by a vote of the SBA faculty.
Paul Wagner and
Cody Hubbard were
selected Mr. and Miss SBA
as the ideal SBA students
by the faculty.
Andrew Zazzara
received the Golden Eagle
Award for soaring beyond
the expectations that others
set before them.
Lindsay Grisanti
received the Helen T.
“Sandy” Riggs Scholarship
Award to use at the
college of her choice. The
Riggs Award is presented
to the student who
has shown outstanding
accomplishment,
exemplary behavior and
a dedication to furthering
her education.
SENIOR SUPERLATIVES as selected by senior
class (from top to bottom) Most Athletic: Trey Wilkins, Julie Eckel; Most
Spirited: Andrew Tarsi, Kaitlyn Anderson
Best All Around:
Jake Tucci,
Cameron Russell
Most Talented:
Angelo Bologna,
Jenny Mills
Most Dedicated:
Paul Wagner,
Shannon Rooker;
Contributed Most
to Class: John
Bamrick, Cody
Hubbard
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Achievements
WITTIEST: Peter Amrein, Kirsten Rousseau
MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Louis DeGruy,
Colleen Cummings
MOST LIKELY TO BE REMEMBERED: Michael
Hernandez, Sloane Fuller; FRIENDLIEST: Nick
Nadolny, Chelsea LeBlanc
Senior DJ Malone is congratulated by Mr.
Valadie for receiving an appointment for
admission to West Point Prep School.
Cameron Russell and Matt McCurdy (center)
were selected by the Germantown Exchange
Club to receive the Youth of the Month Award
in April. Matt was selected the Youth of the Year
by the Germantown Club, receiving a $500 cash
scholarship and was automatically entered into
competition for Youth of the Year for the district.
Colleen Cummings and Helena Orgeron
were named National Merit Finalists and Scholarship
winners with Colleen using her scholarship for the
University of Chicago and Helena applying her
scholarship at the University of Alabama.
Jordan Douglas, Kaitlyn Favorite, Taylor
Seaman and Marissa Weiss were recognized for
having perfect attendance throughout their senior year.
The following seniors completed their two-year
commitment to the Bridge Builders leadership
program and graduated this spring – Monica
Brint, Rebecca Butcher, Jackson Butler, Allie
Clemmons, Symone Daniels, Victoria Darling,
Louis DeGruy, Holly Graham, Mary Kate
Henderson, Cody Hubbard, Sarah Jones,
Chelsea LeBlanc, Jessica Mathis, Matt McCurdy,
Katharine Miller, Sumita Montgomery, Peter
Trzil, Paul Wagner, Marissa Weiss, Chandler
Williams, Saeed Zarshenas, Shahram
Zarshenas, Andrew Zazzara.
Achievements
Twelve St. Benedict students were honored, along
with many others from around the Mid-South, at the
annual Cellular South Academic All-Stars luncheon
at the Hilton Hotel in April. SBA shared the spotlight
with St. Mary’s School having the highest number of
selections in a variety of academic categories –
12 each. The Cellular South Academic All Stars
program is an effort of the Memphis Commercial
Appeal designed to identify and recognize high
school students in the Greater Memphis area for
excellence in academics, school leadership and
community service. SBA has led the way for the
last few years in nominating and having students
selected to represent their school and achievements.
Of the twelve All-Stars, 10 are seniors and two are
juniors.
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Achievements
III (16th in the state, 19th in the nation). Also
recognized in the state and nation are: French
I-Hillary Briggs, Laura Cardona, Alliyah
Edwards, Taisha Harder, Michelle Murphy,
Breanna Pollet, Sydney Valadie; French IIJoanna Caron, Anastasia Mosby; French IIIAllie Cumings, Halle Urban.
SBA’s Academic All-Stars are congratulated by
SBA Principal George Valadie and SBA Director
of Academics Dr. Beth Brock;(front from left)
senior Colleen Cummings for General
Scholarship, senior Julie Eckel for English/
Literature, junior Allison Fetz for Art, junior
Caitlin Terry for Art, senior Helena Orgeron
for Math, senior Katie Incardona for General
Scholarship, Dr. Brock; (back row from left)
Mr. Valadie, senior Patrick Hervey for Social
Sciences/History, senior Cody Hubbard
for English/Literature, senior Paul Wagner
for Career/Technical, senior Tim Barczak
for Music, senior Anna Pallme for Foreign
Language, senior Holly Graham for Science.
All-West Band and Choir selections from SBA:
Jr. All-West Gold Band Andrew Lee; All-West Jr.
Honors Choir Nikki Shah-2nd Alto, Katelyn
Turner-2nd Alto; All-West High School Honors
Choir Ryan Cooper-2nd Bass, Addie James1st Alto, Katie Incardona-1st Alto, Madeleine
Marconi-2nd Soprano, Carmen Martinez-2nd
Soprano, Paige Scrivener-1st Soprano;
All-State Mixed Honor Choir-Madeline
Marconi-2nd Soprano Alternate,
Carmen Martinez-2nd Soprano,
Paige Scrivener-1st Soprano Alternate.
SBA French language students annually
participate in the National French Exam
and several were recognized for their
accomplishments: Nationally ranked
are-Jamie Patterson (left) for French
I (16th in the state, 18th in the nation)
and Megan Singer (right) for French
SBA’s Kids Kan effort collected 9,092 cans for
the spring campaign. This is another success story
for SBA’s support of the Mid-South Food Bank.
SBA Latin students were successful in
the Latin Festival at Rhodes College with Maria
Rodriquez bringing home an award for Best Film
and Lindsey Eftink winning for Best Film, Best
Mosaic and Best Roman Food Dish.
The following students competed in the annual
Tennessee Math Teachers Association (TMTA) event
at CBU: Algebra I-Jonathan Boulanger, Jodie
Crocker, Madison Durkee, Michelle Farler,
Patrick Graham, Stephanie McCarthy, Christie
Moore, Amanda Slade, Sydney Valadie;
Algebra II-Aaron Cummings, Katelyn Frierott,
Cullen Glasgow, AnneMarie Miller, Doeun
Park (6th place), Colin Pitawanakwat, Brittany
Taylor; Geometry-Rachel Cummings, Andrew
Lee, Caitlin McCurdy, Jamie Patterson, Nikki
Shah, Sarah Timmins; Pre-Calculus-Wendy
Alyea, Allie Cumings (6th place), Will Doster,
Zach Noelke, Matt Schwab, Josh Stoddard,
Thomas Summers (3rd place); Calculus-Colleen
Cummings, Katie Incardona, Connor Mitchell,
Caroline Sabbatini, Giacomo Tiribassi, Peter
Trzil, Paul Wagner (10th place).
Senior Matt McCurdy had is Eagle Court of
Honor for Eagle Scouts at St. Ann Church in Bartlett
on April 10. In his project he
planned and led the separating
of the flags and a flag retirement
ceremony where the components
from over 160 flags were burned
as required.
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Achievements
National Spanish Exam Award winners are: Silver
Medal (scoring nationally 85-94%) Lilianna Clark,
Lucky Krog, Alanna Murphy; Bronze Medal
(scoring nationally 75-84%) Allison Fetz, Mary
Green, Caitlyn McCurdy, Alexa Minjarez,
Kendall Tooker; Honorable Mention (scoring
nationally at or above 50%) Holly Black, Ashley
Bray, Katherine Camilleri, Chase Colling,
Madison Durkee, Katelyn Frierott, Ana Hurler,
Gabbie Johnson, Andrew Lee, Josh Lerma,
AnneMarie Miller, Christine Moore, SarahClare Parker, Kaitlyn Perrone, Elizabeth
Rapalo, Kathleen Riley, Grace Ann Shorter,
Rebecca Siciliano, Anna Soto-Phipps, Theresa
Stoddard, Alyssa Williams.
Senior Ariel
Roseborough
was selected a
“Beautiful Young
Lady in Society” by
the Memphis Alumni
Chapter of Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity
this spring.
Students Tapped For Special Summer
Enrichment
SBA often has students accepted to the
prestigious Tennessee Governor’s Schools and
other summer enrichment programs. The following
students were accepted to summer programs this
year: (from left) junior Paige Scrivener, Girls State
at MTSU; junior Lilianna Clark, Ole Miss Star
Talk Program to study Mandarin; junior Marissa
Boulanger, Girls State at MTSU and Ole Miss Star
Talk Program to study Mandarin; junior Alanna
Murphy, Governor’s School for the Arts-Theater
Performance and Governor’s School for the Sciences
and Engineering; junior Trey McGinnis, Governor’s
School for Information Technology Leadership;
sophomores Forrest Welsh and Caitlin
McCurdy, Governor’s School for International
Studies; sophomore Tommy Vorwerk, Governor’s
School for Scientific Exploration of Tennessee
Heritage and alternate for Governor’s School for
Information Technology Leadership; sophomore
Cullen Glasgow, Governor’s School for Emerging
Technologies; (not pictured) sophomore Ashley
Koehler, Governor’s School for Information
Technology Leadership and alternate for Governor’s
School for Agricultural Sciences; sophomore Katie
Akin, alternate for Governor’s School for the
Humanities.
Sophomore Breonna
Walker (back 2nd
right) is a budding
fashion designer and
offers her designs
(such as the ones
shown here) in
fashion shows for a
variety of charities in
the area.
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Achievements
Academic Awards Abound At SBA
Junior Zach
Noelke (Spanish
III Honors) won
First Place in the
greeting card
category for the
birthday card he
submitted.
St. Benedict Foreign Language Students presented
compelling entries in the annual University of
Memphis Foreign Language Fair in the spring. The
following students came away with first place awards –
St. Benedict’s production of The Sound of
Music was nominated in several categories
at the 2011 Orpheum High School Musical
Theatre Awards. SBA received nominations for
Outstanding
Small Ensemble
for the Nuns,
Outstanding
Musical Direction,
Outstanding
Student
Orchestra,
Outstanding
Costume
Design and
junior Nathan
Duncanson was nominated for the Student
Technical Achievement Award.
SBA’s WordSmith participants were awarded
some additional commendations since our last
On Eagles’ Wings. The final results revealed that
freshman Lucy Kaplan placed 2nd in the 80-word
dash, 1st in the 400-word dash and received a Gold
Medal. Sophomore Katie Akin placed 3rd Place in
the 80-word dash and received a Silver Medal. Senior
Colleen Cummings placed 1st in the 120-word
dash, 2nd in the 80-word dash, 2nd in the 400-word
dash and received a Gold Medal. In addition School
Sweepstakes Trophies were awarded for 2nd Place
in the Ninth Grade Division (thanks to Lucy), 3rd
Place in the Tenth Grade Division (thanks to Katie)
and 1st Place in The Twelfth Grade Division (thanks
to Colleen). You should be able to check the winning
selections at the following site - http://www.memphis.
edu/english/wordsmith/wordsmithmemphispage.php
Sophomore Aleksandr Brown (German II)
and freshman Henry Evetts (German I) built
the Regensburg, Germany Bridge in the crafts
category over a 15-hour span and won the First
Place medal for their entry.
Visual artists have work displayed at
annual exhibit
Several SBA student artists had works chosen for
the Annual Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Art
Exhibit in late March. SBA selections were provided
by: senior Natalie Phillips; junior Maddie Barbier
(receiving a gold seal); sophomore Cory Sheeks;
freshmen Katherine Camilleri (receiving a gold
seal), Gina Cianciolo (receiving a gold seal);
Connor Jones, Alicia Lawson (receiving a gold
seal) and Jamie Patterson (receiving a gold seal).
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Faculty Focus
Coach Lawrence Gets Commission Before
Heading To Med School
Coach Bobby Lawrence Lawrence was commissioned in April as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army
by Dr. David Maness (Colonel US Army – 27 years,
Ret.). 2nd Lt. Lawrence, who taught in the science department for the past two years and was a member
of the SBA baseball and swimming coaching staffs,
begins medical school in the fall and will join the
Army Medical Corps upon completion of school.
sponsored by the University of Mississippi Croft
Institute for International Studies at the University of
Mississippi. East Asia in the Classroom is designed
for teachers to encourage and facilitate teaching
and learning about Asia in a 30-hour seminar
format, presenting background information on the
history, politics and culture of East Asia while also
introducing them to specific print, web and visual
resources relevant to classroom use for their core
subjects.
Following his swearing in as a 2nd Lieutenant,
Coach Lawrence (’03), (center) shares his
excitement with (from left) Sergeant Martell
Todd, US Army Medical Recruiting Station in
Memphis, Dr. David Maness (Colonel US Army,
Ret.), close friend and fellow SBA teacher John
Paul Masterson (’03), and Sergeant First Class
Ivan Scott, US Army Medical Recruiting Station.
Mr. Valadie congratulates SBA’s Theology faculty
for receiving the 2010-11 Certificate in Faculty
Faith Formation Award presented by the Diocese
of Memphis Department of Catechesis. Faculty
members are: front (from left) Christine Giles,
Erin Seboldt, Eric Wells, John Phillips, Khira Rotty;
back (from left) Patrick Smith, Mr. Valadie, John
Paul Masterson, Stuart McCommon. Unable to
be present for photo – Laura Cheseldine.
Mr. Valadie – A Power Player In 2011
SBA president/Principal George Valadie was
recognized by MBQ, Inside Memphis Business, a
quarterly supplement to Memphis Magazine, in
their 2011 “Power Players” List for the Private School
category. Mr. Valadie was recognized with 13 other
private school heads, but he was particularly noted
for overseeing the design and construction of our
184,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art high school.
English Teacher Attends
East Asia Workshop
In early June, English teacher Jan Kaplan
participated in the 2011 National Consortium for
Teaching Seminar on Teaching about East Asia
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Reese Katherine Park,
daughter of SBA English
teacher Lynn Jennings
Park (’01) was born on
May 11, 2011.
On and Off Campus
Spring Break Offers R & R In Spain
Juniors Allison Fetz, Katelyn
Peperone, Alex Boston and
sophomore Alex Thompson
enjoy the many sights of
Spain during this past spring
break. Language Department
Chair Laura Burke was the
escort for the students and
she plans another trip during
spring break this year.
Students Take In Sights Of
United Kingdom And Ireland
Graduating seniors (from
left) Molly Makeever and
Natalie Phillips recently
visited Trafalgar Square
in London where they
saw the 2012 Olympic
Countdown Clock. They
were escorted by Sandi
Chando for a fiveday tour to the United
Kingdom and Ireland.
More Trips To Come -
St. Benedict “Fore The Players” Golf
Tournament Fun For All
The First Annual St. Benedict “Fore the Players” Golf
Tournament was held at the naturally beautiful and
meticulously groomed Spring Creek Ranch at the edge
of Collierville on Monday, June 20. The Jack Nicklaus
Signature Course hosted this first annual event with all
proceeds supporting the Men’s Basketball Program at SBA.
The tournament was hailed by all the players, who
indicated they were looking forward to next year’s event.
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Caleb Marcum said, “This
was a great event, where we could offer true golfers the
opportunity to play at what is probably the most beautiful
course in the area and support our program at the same
time.” Title Sponsor was Statlink Systems.
Following are the results:
1st Place - Team of Lance Clements, Ryan Orr,
Steve Orr, Brandon Ross with a score of 59
overall (28 on the Back Nine); 2nd Place - Team
of Hugh Drewery, Steve Hall, Steven Watson,
Adam Wigington with a score of 59 overall (29
on the Back Nine); 3rd Place - Team of Bodie
Council, Joe House, Danny Morgan, Will Taylor
with a score of 61. Contest Winners: Longest
Drive - Kendrick Jones; Closest to the Hole Bodie Council; Putting Contest - Bryan Ford,
Jake Jeffrey; Highest Score - Gilbert Parra,
Bobby Smith, A.J. Sturdivant, Charlie Sturdivant
with a score of 72 (Par for the Course).
SBA art teacher Robyn
Dulaney Pela and Sandi
Chando, student tour
guide par excellence, are
sponsoring an art-focused
trip June 18, 2012. All SBA
art students, alumni and Art Club members and their
families are invited to travel with us to see the great
art of Europe for 10 exciting days. For information,
contact Ms. Pela at [email protected].
Australia/New Zealand Trip June 2012
Don’t forget, the Eagles
are heading out for the
“Down Under” 14-day trip
next June. For information
contact, Eric Wells at
[email protected].
The winning team with SBA Men’s Basketball
Coaches, (from left) Coach Michael Allen, Coach
JP Masterson, winning team players Ryan Orr,
Brandon Ross, Steve Orr, Lance Clements and
Head Coach Caleb Marcum (back right).
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On & Off Campus
Club St. Jude Holds Successful Pull Tab
Campaign
Thanks to all those who donated pull tabs
throughout the school year in our on-going “Save
that Pull Tab” campaign. Club St. Jude officers
delivered 72.4 pounds of pull tabs to the Ronald
McDonald House just before the end of school.
“Save the Pull Tab” collection is a major effort of
the club each year and they encourage everyone to
continue to collect the tabs so that the 2011-12 year
will even be bigger. Collections begin at the start of
school in August.
Ben Zazzara (left) and Eric Etter (back) help
deliver food staples to refugees served by
Catholic Charities.
Paul Wagner is interviewed about the effort of
the soccer teams for Catholic Charities.
Club St. Jude Officers deliver their "pulll tab"
collection to the Ronald McDonald House;
(from left) Kail Powers, Valerie Holmes, Caroline
Sabbatini, Don Smith and volunteer of the Ronald
McDonald House and Ann Wallace.
Soccer Team Helps Catholic Charities’
Refugee Efforts
The SBA Men’s Soccer Team joined forces with
the CBHS team to aid Catholic Charities in the firstever Catholic Charities of West Tennessee (CCWTN)
Cup. The Eagles' region game with CBHS at Mike
Rose Complex was the culmination of a week-long
series of events benefitting the CCWTN Refugee
Program. The Title sponsor for the event was Riviana
Foods, Inc. Through their generosity and community
commitment almost 100 bags of food staples
were distributed to CCWTN’s refugee families on
Holy Thursday, April 21 with the help of student
volunteers from both high schools. SBA soccer players (from left) Michael McGuire,
Paul Wagner, Andrew Zazzara and Eric Etter are
thanked by CCWTN President and CEO Mike
Allen (center) for their help and support.
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On & Off Campus
Track Seniors Beautify Their Domain
Senior track members (from left)
Sarah Patchen, Kaitlyn Favorite, Jay
Gilman, Shannon Rooker and Julie Eckel
purchased and planted flowers this past
spring to help beautify the area around
the track.
American Idol Has Nothing
Over Annual Talent Show
The Annual SGA Talent Show proved to offer many surprises from outstanding performances of the
students to a “flash dance” episode by some of the faculty. This year’s overall winner was senior Jenny
Mills for her outstanding rendition of a “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree.” Second place went to a group
of students in the band Taller Than Giants and third place and the People’s Choice Award went to Ryan
Capebianco for his unique DJ Computer Mix.
Jenny Mills belts out her winning song, “Black Horse & The
Cherry Tree.”
SBA faculty pleasantly surprised the students
with a flash dance to “Thriller” following the
annual Talent Show.
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Sports
2010-11 Athletic Awards And Achievements
Varsity Team Awards
Senior Special Awards
Julie Eckel – SBA Female Athlete of the Year;
Best of the Preps Female Athlete of the Year Winner;
SBA Nominee for Best of Preps Female Scholar
Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist); Iron Eagle
Three-Sport Award; Wendy’s Heisman Scholar
Athlete School Representative (Top 10 State Finalist)
Holly Graham – SBA Female Scholar Athlete of
the Year, Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award
Jordan Lee – Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award
Matt McCurdy – Smith Excellence Award, Wendy’s
Heisman Scholar Athlete School Representative
Shannon Rooker – Smith Excellence Award
Trey Wilkins – SBA Male Athlete of the Year;
SBA Nominee for Best of Preps Male Athlete of the
Year (Top Five Finalist); Memphis Chapter-National
Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Scholar Athlete Award Recipient
Jake Tucci – SBA Nominee for UNICO Brian
Piccolo Award
Paul Wagner – SBA Male Scholar Athlete of
the Year, SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Male
Scholar Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist), Iron
Eagle Three-Sport Award
Captain, Defensive Player of the Year – Taylor
Seaman
Captain, Eagle Award & Offensive Player of the Year
– Jarrett Dohogne
Academic Excellence Award – Jonathan Holliday
Hustle Award – Brennan Cunningham
Most Improved – Josh Crigger, Josh Whittington
Comeback Award – Tanner Mariencheck
Baseball:
Basketball:
MVP – Ryan Van Hoeck
Defensive Player – Rodney Clarke
Eagle Award – Ashley Magnifico, Trey Wilkins
Most Improved – Joseph Hale
Most Outstanding Post – Symone Daniels
Most Outstanding Guard – Julie Eckel
Senior Leadership Award – Nicole Cianciolo, Lauren
Roberts
Bowling:
MVP – Allie Hopper, Blake Fatchett
State Tournament MVP – Carlie King, Peter Trzil
Eagle – Amanda Ashe, Peter Trzil
Most Improved – Kathleen Bray, Alex Watson
Cheerleading:
MVP – Valerie Holmes
Iron Eagle – Hannah LaCroix
Most Dedicated – Katie Zazzara
Most Improved – Jazmin Bernal, Halle Urban
Cross Country:
MVP – Madison Lessley, Colin Pitawanakwat
Eagle – Shannon Rooker, Jay Gilman, Matt McCurdy
Most Improved – Emily Shelton, Jeremy Mothersell
Dance:
Iron Eagle – Allison Albonetti
Determined to Soar – Taisa Harder
Scholar Dancer (for highest GPA) – Stephanie
McCarthy
Football:
Seated (from left) Shannon
Rooker, Holly Graham, Julie
Eckel; standing (from left) Matt
McCurdy, Paul Wagner, Trey
Wilkins, Jordan Lee; Inset Jake Tucci
MVP – Jordan Wilkins
Eagle – Trey Wilkins
Coaches’ Award – Patrick Fetz
Defensive Player of the Year – Robert Lawrence, Will
Macyauski
Offensive Player of the Year – Jordan Lee
Defensive Lineman of the Year – Alex Ashlock
Golf:
MVP – Morgan Kahle, Paul Wagner
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Sports
Eagle Award – Lindsey Tong
Most Improved – Alexis Bingham, Elizabeth Packard,
Jonathan Holliday Rookie of the Year – Tyler Howard
Rookie of the Year – Katie Morgan, Maddie Morgan,
Andrew Chandonnet
Track and Field:
MVP – Katelyn Graham, Luke James
Eagle – Julie Eckel, Jay Gilman
Rookie of the Year – Allie Cumings, Josh Stoddard
Most Improved – Dee Blakely, Kaitlyn Favorite
Will to Win – Sarah Patchen, Matt McCurdy
All Heart – Shannon Rooker
Coaches’ Award – Mayson Morrissett
Volleyball:
MVP – Hannah Kurtz
Eagle – Chandler Williams
Most Improved – Kaitlyn Peperone
Wrestling:
MVP – Greg Stratman
Eagle – Trevor Jenkins
Rookie of the Year – Patrick Wallis
Lacrosse:
Commercial Appeal Best of
Preps-All-Metro Recognition
Amanda Ashe – All-Metro Bowling
Alex Bickenbach – All-Metro Soccer
Dee Blakely – All-Metro Track & Field
Alex Bolds – All-Metro Tennis
Andrew Bolds – All-Metro Tennis (Top Five
Finalist)
Michael Caprio – All-Metro Track & Field
Caroline Cook – All-Metro Track & Field
Ryan Cooper – All-Metro Bowling
Symone Daniels – All-Metro Basketball
Hanna Dennis – All-Metro Softball
Julie Eckel – BOP Female
Athlete of the Year, BOP
Female Scholar Athlete of
the Year (Top Five Finalist),
All-Metro Soccer (Top Five
Finalist)
Blake Fatchett – All-Metro
Bowling
Jay Gilman – All-Metro
Cross Country
Katelyn Graham – AllMetro Track & Field
Kristina Headrick – AllMetro Volleyball
MVP – Marshall Quarles
MVP Defense – Katelyn Anderson, Nathan Ballard
MVP Offense – Allie Stevens, Marshall Quarles
Eagle – Hannah Zaleski, Joe Quinn
Coaches Hustle Award – Will Macyauski
Most Improved – Meghan Padial
Soccer:
MVP – Julie Eckel, Joseph Hale
Eagle – Katelyn Graham, Paul Wagner
Best Defense – Allie Cumings, Flori Smith
Best Offense – Alex Bickenbach
Best Midfielder – Chelsea Casaccia
Most Improved – Lizzie Rapalo
Softball:
MVP – Carlie King
Lady Eagle – Bradlee Kinney
Most Improved – Michelle Farler
Swimming:
MVP – Storm Jones, Marshall Quarles
Eagle – Marley Mitchell
Rookie of the Year – Annelise Vasquez, Drew
Roberson
Spirit Award – Aaron Vasquez
Tennis:
MVP – Grace Summers, Andrew Bolds
Eagle – Ben Sell, Forrest Welsh
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Allie Hopper – All-Metro Bowling
Luke James – All-Metro Track & Field
Carlie King – All-Metro Softball (Top Five Finalist)
Bradlee Kinney – All-Metro Softball
Hannah Kurtz –All-Metro Volleyball (Top Five
Finalist)
Daniel LaForce – All-Metro Cross Country
Jeff Lamer – All-Metro Wrestling
Jordan Lee – All-Metro Football
Madison Lessley – All-Metro Cross Country
Mackenzie Logue – All-Metro Softball
Ashley Magnifico – All Metro Basketball
Matt McCurdy – All-Metro Cross Country
Ricky Morning – All-Metro Cross Country
Sarah Patchen – All-Metro Track & Field
Colin Pitawanakwat – All-Metro Cross Country
Shannon Rooker – All-Metro Cross Country
Kirsten Rousseau – All-Metro Volleyball
Taylor Seaman – All-Metro Baseball
Flori Smith – All-Metro Soccer
Madison Smith – All-Metro Cross Country
Greg Stratman – All-Metro Wrestling
Grace Summers – All-Metro Tennis (Top Five
Finalist)
Peter Trzil – All-Metro Bowling
Ryan Van Hoeck – All Metro Basketball
Angela Vick – All-Metro Bowling (Top Five Finalist)
Paul Wagner – BOP Male Scholar Athlete of the
Year (Top Five Finalist), All-Metro Soccer
Alex Watson – All-Metro Bowling
Jordan Wilkins – All-Metro Basketball and
Football
Trey Wilkins – BOP Male Athlete of the Year (Top
Five Finalist), All-Metro Football
Boys 3200 Relay Team (Jay Gilman, Luke
James, Daniel LaForce, Matt McCurdy) – AllMetro Track & Field
Girls 400 Relay Team (Maddie Barbier, Allie
Cumings, Kaitlyn Favorite, Sarah Patchen) –
All-Metro Track & Field
Girls 800 Relay Team (Maddie Barbier, Allie
Cumings, Kaitlyn Favorite, Sarah Patchen) –
Girls 1600 Relay Team (Rebecca Butcher,
Julie Eckel, Katelyn Graham, Shannon
Rooker) – All-Metro Track & Field
Girls 3200 Relay Team ( Lexi Armstrong, Julie
Eckel, Katelyn Graham, Shannon Rooker) –
Coach Eric Wells – BOP Boys Bowling Coach of
the Year
Dee Blakely (center) captured the Girls
Region Shot Put crown and finished seventh
in the State. At the Region Tournament, Dee is
congratulated by field coach Don Williams (left)
and 2010 SBA alum and defending two-year
Shot Put Region Champion Allie Hotz (right),
who now throws for the University of Memphis.
All-Region, All-Tournament,
All-State, Special Awards
Alex Bickenbach – All-Region, Tennessee Soccer
Coaches Association All-State Soccer
Dee Blakely – 2nd Team All-Region Basketball,
Shot Put Region Champ, 7th State Track & Field
Michael Caprio – 4th Region-State Wildcard Entry
& 3rd State Pole Vault Track & Field (SBA Record)
Chelsea Casaccia – All-Region Soccer
Symone Daniels – 1st Team All-Region, AllRegion Tournament, Collierville Dragon Fire
Invitational All-Tournament Team, BCAT/TACA
East-West All-Star Game, Tennessee Sportswriters
Association All-State, 2011 McDonald’s All
American High School Girls Team Nominee
Basketball
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Julie Eckel – All-Region, Goal Keeper of the
Year, Tennessee Soccer Coaches Association AllState Soccer; Collierville Dragon Fire Invitational
All-Tournament Team & 1st Team All-Region
Basketball, SYS Scholarship
Katelyn Graham – 300 Hurdles Region Champ
(SBA Record), 7th State Track & Field
Kristina Headrick – 1st Team All-Region
Volleyball
Luke James – #2 BOP Metro Triple Jump, Region
Runner-up, 5th in State Track & Field
Trevor Jenkins – 6th Place State Medalist
Wrestling
Storm Jones – State Qualifier Swimming
Ben Kurtz – 5th Place State Medalist & 5th Place
Medalist Brute-Adidas All-American Nationals
Wrestling
Hannah Kurtz – 1st Team All-Region, Tennessee
Sports Writers Association All-State, Tennessee
Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Game
Volleyball
Tom Lackie – 6th Place State Medalist Wrestling
Jeff Lamer – 3rd Place State Medalist & 2nd Place
Medalist Brute-Adidas All-American Nationals
Wrestling (3-time All-American)
Madison Luckett – Honorable Mention All-Region
Basketball
Ashley Magnifico – 1st Team All-Region, AllRegion Tournament Basketball
Marley Mitchell – State Qualifier Swimming
Catherine Mitchner – All-Region Lacrosse
Sarah Patchen – 100m Region Champ, 7th State
Track & Field
Marshall Quarles – State Qualifier Swimming
Kirsten Rousseau – 1st Team All-Region,
Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association All-Star
Game Volleyball
Rachel Schuman – Honorable Mention AllRegion, Tennessee Athletic Coaches Association
All-Star Game Volleyball
Flori Smith – All-Region Soccer
Greg Stratman – 4th Place State Medalist & 6th
Place Medalist Brute-Adidas All-American Nationals
Wrestling (2-time All-American)
Ryan Van Hoeck – 1st Team All-Region, AllTournament Basketball
Molly Wagner – State Qualifier Swimming
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Jordan Wilkins – Tennessee Sports Writers
Association All-State Football; 1st Team All-Region
Basketball
Trey Wilkins – Fox 13 All-Mid-South Offensive
Team, Touchdown Club Player of the Week,
Autozone Liberty Bowl All-Star Football Game,
Fellowship of Christian Athletes John “Bull”
Bramlett Award Finalist, National Football
Foundation & College Hall of Fame-Memphis
Chapter Scholar Athlete, Tennessee Sports Writers
Association All-State Football; 2nd Team All-Region
Basketball
Chandler Williams – Honorable Mention AllRegion Volleyball
Paige Williams – Honorable Mention All-Region
Basketball
Megan Wynne – State Qualifier Swimming
Peter Zaleski – 6th Place State Medalist Wrestling
Saeed Zarshenas – 6th Place State Medalist
Wrestling
Shahram Zarshenas – 6th Place State Medalist
Wrestling
Girls Basketball – Region Runner-Up & State
Final Four
Boys Bowling – Region Champion & State
Runner-up
Girls Bowling – Region & State Runner-up
Boys Cross Country – County Runner-up & 4th
in State
Girls Cross Country –County Runner-up & 6th in
State
Girls Soccer - Region Runner-up & State
Quarterfinals
Softball – Region Champion & State Tournament
Final Four
4 x 100 Girls Track Relay Team – Region
Runner-up, 6th in State
Runner-up (SBA record), 6th in State
4 x 800 Boys Track Relay Team – Region
Champ, 4th in State
Boys Swimming – 6th Place Shelby County Meet
Girls Swimming – 6th Place Shelby County Meet
Volleyball – Region & State Runner-up
Sports
Superior Ranking
Girls Basketball – BOP Dandy Dozen, State Top
Ten
Girls Soccer – BOP Top Five
Softball – BOP Dandy Dozen (Finished Number
Three)
Track & Field – Luke James, Metro Top Two in
Triple Jump
Volleyball –BOP Top Five
Wrestling – BOP Top Five
SBA – BOP 1st Place Division II-AA Team
Award SBA – BOP 2nd Place Girls Team Award
Teams Recognized for
Academic Achievement
Each year the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic
Association (TSSAA) honors those athletes and teams
that have achieved superior academic records while
participating in sports. Following are the teams that
have achieved this recognition for 2010-11:
Stratman took
sixth in the
160 class.
Stratman has
claimed the
All-American
title once
before and this
is the third title
for Lamer.
To claim
an AllAmerican title
is extremely difficult and also rare in Tennessee,
especially having three All-Americans from one team
in a season. About 250 wrestlers from across the
country at all grade levels participated. Seven SBA
wrestling team members participated in the
tournament sponsored by Brute-Adidas and Dick’s
Sporting Goods.
Athletes Commit To The Next Level
SBA TSSAA Distinguished Teams 3.25-4.0 GPA
– Boys & Girls Basketball, Cheer, Boys & Girls
Cross Country, Girls Golf, Girls Lacrosse, Boys
& Girls Soccer, Softball, Girls Swimming, Girls
Tennis, Boys & Girls Track and Field, Volleyball
SBA TSSAA Outstanding Teams 3.0-3.24 GPA –
Baseball, Boys & Girls Bowling, Dance, Boys
Golf, Boys Lacrosse, Boys Swimming
SBA supports 23 sports, plus Dance and Cheer,
with 511 (53%) student-athletes. There are
225 scholar-athletes (G.P.A. of 3.5 or above).
There are 10 Iron Eagles (athletes playing three
sports) with five appearing as scholar-athletes.
Kaitlyn Favorite commits to Benedictine
College (NAIA) for Track & Field.
Sports Break
SBA wrestlers achieve national status in
annual competition
Junior Jeff Lamer, sophomore Ben Kurtz
and senior Greg Stratman achieved the coveted
All-American status after they became finalists in
the annual Brute Adidas competition in early April
in Independence, Mo. Lamer captured second in
the 189 class, Kurtz took fifth in the 145 class and
Luke James plans to run Track at Bethel
University (NAIA).
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Matt McCurdy chose Centre College (Div.III) to
run Cross Country and Track.
Taylor Seaman brings his baseball talents to
CBU (Div.II).
Kirsten Rousseau will use her volleyball skills to
help the University of Alabama-Huntsville (Div.II).
Greg Stratman will continue a strong wrestling
career at Belmont Abbey College (Div.II).
Rachel Schuman committed to the University of
the South at Sewanee (Div.III) to play volleyball.
Ryan Van Hoeck joins the Rhodes Lynx (Div.II)
Men’s Basketball Team.
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Eckel Receives Scholarship
The University of Arkansas gains the talent of
Melanie Yerger for their renowned Pom Squad.
Baseball Field House Nears Completion
Track Coach Dianna Cervetti was on hand to
congratulate Julie Eckel as she received the Shelby
Youth Sports (SYS) Scholar/Athlete Scholarship for
2011.
Sba’s Tennis Teams Jam The Net
Due to some unforeseen plumbing issues and
weather delays, the Eagles' baseball field house grand
opening and dedication has been delayed, but the
facility is near completion and will WOW the fans!
Softball Extends Streak
The Lady
Eagles
Softball Team
celebrate
after taking a
double-header
(10-0, 17-1)
over visiting
Harpeth
Hall, out of
Nashville, to
advance to the Semifinals of the State Tournament.
This was the 15th Consecutive State Tournament
appearance for the Eagles after capturing their 13th
region crown in 14 years.
Tennis players Andrew Bolds (left) and Grace
Summers (right) are congratulated by Head
Tennis Coach Michael Jeffrey after they both won
the Individual Region Championships at MUS to
advance to the State Tournament. Andrew defeated
the 2010 region and state champion and Grace
defeated the number one seed. Both tennis teams
also advanced to post-season action.
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zones to help reduce costs. For the past ten years,
he got to work at FedEx by 6:00 am so he could get
off early enough for track practice. Track has come a
long way since Coach Paduck joined the team and
would not be where it is today without his coaching
and dedication. Thanks, Coach Paduck, we hope you
can come out to some home meets. We’re sure we’ll
need your expertise with the electronic timing system.
Trey Wilkins Picks Up Coveted Award
SBA star football player, Trey Wilkins, followed
in the footsteps of many SBA gridiron stars when he
was selected one of 11 Memphis area prep football
players to receive the prestigious Memphis-Chapter
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Scholar/Athlete Award and Scholarship at their awards
banquet on May 9. Trey was the top selection of the11
awardees and was asked to represent them by giving
the closing remarks. He was joined by his parents
Angie and Billy Wilkins and his football coaches.
Michael Caprio (left) is congratulated by Coach
Paduck following a great State meet.
Track Team Season Is One For The Books
SBA had some outstanding performances at the
Region Track Meet with Region Championships won
by Dee Blakely – Shot Put; Sarah Patchen –
100m Dash; Katelyn Graham – 300m Hurdles
(new school record) and the 4x800 Boys Relay – Jay
Gilman, Luke James, Daniel LaForce and Matt
McCurdy (new school record). These and many
other members advanced to the State Tournament,
with pole vaulter Michael Caprio advancing on a
wild card and finishing third in the state with a school
record-breaking vault of 13’.
The Track & Field Team bids farwell to Coach
Ted Paduck who is retiring. His excellent coaching
skills have helped the 4x100 sprint girls make it to
the State Tournament for nine straight years. He
coached other athletes to greatness, as well.Sarah
Creel (’07) is considered to be the best sprinter in
the DII-West and her region records in the 100 and
200 still stand today. Coach Paduck has also helped
with the maintenance of the track, itself, on weekends
and after work. He also hand painted most of the
track lines and has continued to paint the exchange
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Daniel LaForce (back) hands off the baton to
Matt McCurdy (front) to outdistance the CBHS
team in the region 4x800 relay and to win the
event with a school record time.
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Class Notes
1988
Colin Richmond traveled to Nicaragua in late
May and early June on a mission trip. He has made
these trips about a dozen times in the last 10 years.
1990
Doug Linton is a Senior Lab Technician with
Wright Medical Implant Technology. He resides in
Bartlett, TN.
1994
Stephanie Thorne is First Vice President of the
American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 77, in Lexington, TN.
1995
Yvette Touchet is a graphic designer with the
Memphis Daily News.
1996
Andrea Kronberg Gillespie was chosen
for Boutique Design
magazine’s sixth annual
Boutique 18 roster of the
industry’s up-and-coming
young interior designers.
The winners are profiled
in the May+June 2011
edition of Boutique Design
and were honored at
the annual Boutique 18
Bash on May 19, 2011 at
the Eve Nightclub in Las
Vegas’ CityCenter complex.
In the magazine Andrea describes her “biggest
achievement as successfully taking an existing hotel
and overhauling the design 180 degrees.” Andrea
has her own design company – AK Designs.
1997
Tim Regan is with the Oh No Oh My pop-rock
quartet out of Austin, TX. With the group he has
toured the world. He was formerly a member of
Snowglobe, a group he co-founded after college.
Tim plans to be married to former Memphis musical
artist Kelley Mickwee.
1998
Jennifer Montgomery Robinson is married
to Marcus Robinson and they have a two year old
son, Marcus Robinson, III. The Robinsons make
their home in Vero Beach, FL, where Jennifer is a
paramedic.
1999
Jay-Jay Babu graduated in 2003 from Loyola
University in Chicago with a BS in Information
Systems
Management. He
received an MS
in Health Systems
Management in
2008 and received
an MBA in Finance
this past May from
George Mason
University. Jay-Jay is
currently living in McLean, VA. and working at Sprint
Corporation as a Financial Analyst in Reston, VA. He
is pleased to tell us that he is engaged to be married
to KPMG financial analyst Syrene Tanagras of
Arlington, VA this August in Naples, Florida.
2000
Natalie Bingham Hoover and husband Dustin
welcomed new daughter (Ellie) on June 14, 2011,
weighing 7 lbs, 3 oz.
Michael Broughton is a Public Accountant with
the Reznick Group in Atlanta, GA.
Jennifer Kersting Ohman is married to Joseph
Ohman and they have three daughters, Brianna (8),
Aubrey (6) and new daughter Kendall, born on April
19, 2011. This fall, Jennifer begins her third year
as a preschool teacher with Memphis City Schools
Voluntary PreK Program.
Emily Pate married a college classmate from
CBU, Ben Austin. After graduation, they both
received a MA in English from Loyola University in
Chicago and settled there for several years. Ben
taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at the
University of Chicago and liked it so much that the
couple moved to South Korea where they both
taught English at the elementary school level. Emily
says, “I admit that teaching in Korea was among the
most rewarding and gratifying experiences I’ve ever
had.” After nearly eight years away and a recent trip
to Iceland, the couple returned to spend the spring
and summer with their families.
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2001
Lynn Jennings Park and husband Chris
welcomed new daughter Reese Katherine Park
on May 11, 2011, weighing in at 8 lbs, 9 oz and
measuring 20 ¾ inches. (see Faculty Focus section)
Ben Trzil and wife Julie Bishop Trzil have moved
to the Columbia, Missouri area where she is in a
Veterinary Residency program at the University of
Missouri.
2002
Joey Babu graduated from DePaul University
with BS in 2006 in
Information Systems. Joey
has been living in Chicago
for the past eight years
and is working full-time
at DecisiveBI as a Data
Warehouse Consultant.
Joey pursued a MS in IT
Project Management at
DePaul, where he was
a member of Upsilon Pi
Epsilon (International Honors Society for Computing
and Information Disciplines, Delta Chapter) and the
Golden Key International Honour Society and was
active in Varsity Interstate Soccer.
Taylor Cahill works in the restaurant business in
Gunnison, Colorado.
Cami Chando Fields and husband Brian
welcomed their
new son Preston
on January 31,
2011. Preston
weighed in at
6 lbs, 15 oz.
Chad Connolly
and wife Laura
welcomed new
daughter, Carrington
Rose Regina
Connolly, on June
20, 2011. She weighed 7 lbs, 15 oz. and measured
19 ½ inches.
Michelle Kinney appeared on the cover of the
Suburban Living tabloid sponsored by the Bartlett
Chamber of Commerce in the Commercial Appeal
in December. A story about Michelle and several
pictures were also included in the article in the
same tab about health and fitness (“Health – Get
a jump on the New Year and Get Fit”). Michelle
is a performance coach at CrossFit Bartlett. (This
information appeared in last issue under the class of
2004 in error-our apologies.)
Michelle Wilkes was named to the Graduate
School Dean’s List at the University of Memphis for
the 2011 spring semester.
2003
Christina Babu graduated in 2007 in Music
Industry (Conservatory
of Music) from Capital
University. She interned
at Lincoln Center and
Sony in New York City
in 2007 and has been
living in Manhattan,
NY for four years.
Christina is currently
pursuing a Master
Degree at NYU in Public
Relations and Corporate
Communications, to be completed in December
2011. She is also presently doing freelance PR work
for several musicians and arts organizations in New
York City.
Shannon Crosby married Joey Lyons on April 2,
2011 at St. Mary’s Church in Memphis. A reception
followed at the River Terrace on Mud Island and
they took a honeymoon to St. Lucia. The couple
makes their home in Clinton, Mississippi. Shannon
graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Education from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville
in 2007. She received her Doctorate of Physical
Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health
Science Center in Memphis in 2010 and Joey also
received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UTMemphis in 2009. The couple are licensed Doctors
of Physical Therapy with Good Samaritan Physical
Therapy of Vicksburg, practicing in Jackson, Port
Gibson and Vicksburg in Mississippi.
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Daniel Gorline is a pilot with Delta Airlines
based out of New York.
Bobby Lawrence has been accepted to the
DeBusk College
of Osteopathic
Medicine
at Lincoln
Memorial
University in
Harrogate,
TN for the fall
semester and
was recently
commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Bobby has been a science teacher and coach at SBA
for the past two years.
Ben Nicol married Anna Humerickhouse, who
attended SBA for a while, on May 21, 2011 at the
Sanctuary on the Square in Collierville. Anna earned
a Bachelor Degree in Professional Studies, Marketing
Management from the University of Memphis and
is currently pursuing a Master Degree in Elementary
Education. Anna starts a career as an elementary
school teacher in the fall. Ben earned a Bachelor
Degree in Communications at the University of
Memphis and is an investment advisor for First
Tennessee Bank. The couple makes their home in
Memphis.
Jennifer Oros graduated from the University
of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in May with a
Doctor Pharmacy degree. She has taken a job with
Target Pharmacy in Nashville.
2004
Brittany Butler is a Lieutenant Corporal and an
Intelligence Analyst with the
United States Marine Corps. She
was recently stationed at Yuma,
AZ with the squadron VMA-513
“The Nightmares.” She deployed
to Afghanistan in May for six
months. Previously, Brittany
spent two years in Okinawa,
Japan and was deployed to
Thailand and the Philippines
assisting in humanitarian efforts
after natural disasters. Brittany tells us, “I am proud to
serve and hope everything is well with SBA.”
Kim McCleary started working in September,
2010, as an intern architect for w-a-a (we architect
anonymous, LTD) in Beijing, China. Since then, she
has designed the company’s new website and was
part of the design team for a museum complex
in Zhuhai. Kim tells us that she has met many
interesting people, has been exposed to varied
aspects of their culture and is even tutoring a six
year old boy in English on Saturdays. Kim plans to
be in China for a while and enroll in graduate school.
(see Alumni Photo Album)
2005
Jordan Cahill lives in Atlanta, Georgia and works
as a computer specialist.
Lucian Godwin graduated from the Memphis
City Police Department’s Recruiting Class on May 26,
2011.
Brooke Porter married Charles Nichols on June
11, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cordova.
Brooke has a Bachelor Degree in Elementary
Education from the University of Tennessee-Martin
and teaches at Shelby Oaks Elementary School in
Memphis. Charles received a Bachelor Degree in
History from UT-Martin and is a graduate student at
Middle Tennessee State University studying museum
management.
Bailey Ryan Ziemanski has joined Pinnacle
Airlines as a pilot. Her husband Marshall has been
on a six months deployment as a B1 Pilot.
Natalie Woodard married Jesse Taylor on June
4, 2011 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Memphis.
Natalie received a BS in Nursing from Baptist College
of Health Sciences and is a Registered Nurse in
the Emergency Department of Baptist Memorial
Hospital Memphis. Jesse earned a BS in Mechanical
Engineering from the University of Memphis
and is a Scribe in the Emergency Department of
Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. The couple
honeymooned in Italy and make their home in
Memphis.
2006
Sarah Benedetti married Matt Hammond on
June 25, 2011 at Holy Rosary Church in Memphis.
After the wedding the couple honeymooned in
Jamaica and they make their home in Memphis.
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Alumni News
Sarah graduated
from the University of
Memphis and works
as a Medical Assistant
at OrthoMemphis.
Matt also graduated
from the University
of Memphis and is a
Fuels Journeyman for
the US Air National
Guard. (see Alumni
Photo Album)
Jenni Loeffel married Alexander Brown on May
21, 2011 at First Evangelical Church. The wedding
was followed by a reception at the Memphis Zoo’s
Teton Trek Lodge. Jenni graduated with a Bachelor
of Science in Medical Radiography from the
Baptist College of Health Science. She is a Medical
Radiography Technologist at Baptist Memorial
Hospital. Alexander has a BBA in Hospitality
and Resort Management from the University of
Memphis. He is a Hotel Auditor at the Marriott in
Collierville.
Suzanne Newsom married Alan Tankersley
on May 14, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church
with a reception following at the Memphis Marriott
Downtown. Both Suzanne and Alan graduated from
the University of Memphis with Bachelor Degrees
in Business Administration. The couple resides in
Cordova, TN.
Tom Newton graduated from the University
of Memphis in May, 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts
in Political Science. He is currently employed at
Budweiser in Memphis, TN.
Megan Peterson was named to the Dean’s List
at the University of Memphis for the 2011 spring
semester.
2007
Chris Cahill graduated Cum Laude in May, 2011
from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with
a Political Science degree. He was accepted to Law
School at UT-Knoxville. Chris makes his home in Big
Canoe, GA.
Chris Colanero graduated from Christian
Brothers University in May, 2011, Magna Cum
Laude with a degree in BioChemistry. He has been
accepted to Pharmacy School at the University of
Tennessee for the 2011 fall semester.
Sarah Creel graduated from The Citadel in May,
2011 with a double BA
degree in French and
Spanish. She regularly
appeared on the Dean’s
List and was a member
of Sigma Delta Pi
Hispanic Honor Society
and Pi Delta Phi French
Honor Society where
she was Vice President
and received the French
Journal Award. Sarah
studied abroad at the
University of Alcalá in
Alcalá, Spain and the
L’Institut Linguistique de
Peyrou in Montpellier,
France. She graduated as a member of Who’s
Who Among American College Students, served as
Captain of her NCAA Division I Track & Field Team
and received the Colonel Floyd W. Brown Award
for the student who exhibits the highest degree of
customs and courtesies of a Cadet at The Citadel.
Jacqueline Fillion graduated Summa Cum
Laude and University Honors from the University of
Memphis in December,
2010 with a Bachelor
of Arts Degree in
Criminology and
Criminal Justice. She
studied abroad in the
summer of 2009 at The
Catholic University of
Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU),
Germany pursuing her
minor in German. In the
summer of 2010 she
worked as an intern for
the Shelby County Drug
Court and currently is
a Police Officer in Training with the Baltimore Police
Academy in Maryland.
Alli McCleary is beginning her last year at the
University of Tennessee-Knoxville. (see Alumni Photo
Album)
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Alumni News
Stephanie Moll has received a $1,000 scholarship
from the Mid-South Division of the American Cancer
Society that she is using toward her education at the
University of Memphis. ACS scholarships are awarded
to students for leadership, academic achievement
and community service and who have had a cancer
diagnosis before the age of 19.
Kathleen Platten married Jason Caswell on
July 2, 2011 at Our Lady of Perpetual Church in
Germantown, with a reception that followed at Clark
Tower in Memphis and honeymoon in Jamaica.
Kathleen graduated with a Bachelor Degree in
Special Education from Mississippi State University
and is currently a Special Ed teacher for Knox
county Schools in Knoxville, TN. Jason earned a
Bachelor Degree in Physiology and a Master Degree
in Business Administration, both from Mississippi
State University. He is studying to be a Physician’s
Assistant at South College in Knoxville.
Jonathan Simon and Mary Swatley were
married on May 14, 2011 at St. George’s Episcopal
Church in Germantown. Jonathan graduated as a
Distinguished Military Graduate and Magna Cum
Laude from Mississippi State University on April 30,
2011 with a degree in Operational Meteorology.
During his stellar college career, Jonathan made
either the Dean’s or President’s List, holding
many training and commander positions with the
AFROTC. He was active in service to the community
and a recipient of numerous awards through
the AFROTC and other leadership groups. Last
spring he was presented the Sonny Montgomery
Leadership Award, given to only three worthy MSU
students each year. He was commissioned as a
2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force and attends
flight training at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita
Falls, Texas. Mary graduated Summa Cum Laude
from Delta State University in Secondary Education
specializing in Mathematics. The couple lives in
Wichita Falls.
Jessica Taylor graduated Summa Cum Laude
from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in May
2011 with a BS in Microbiology. She received
additional honor and recognition at commencement
as the top academic and Outstanding Graduate in
the Biological Sciences/Microbiology. Jessica begins
medical school this fall at UTHSC in Memphis.
Samantha Thompson was inducted into Phi
Alpha Theta (History Honor society) in the spring
semester at the University of Memphis.
2008
Mikey Gilliland recently began work as a
Brakeman for the Canadian National Railroad
following in the footsteps of his Dad, Lawrence, who
recently retired from CNR. Mikey has a son Michael
(Mikey) Lawrence Gilliland, Jr. born October 1, 2010.
(see Alumni Photo Album)
Chad Martin was named to the Dean’s List at the
University of Memphis for the 2011 spring semester.
Casey McManus was named to the Dean’s List
semester.
Kate Schuhlein was named to the Dean’s List at
Agnes Scott College for the 2011 spring semester.
2009
Charles Christiansen is a junior at the University
of Tennessee-Chattanooga where he has appeared
on the Dean’s List for a 4.0 GPA, a Resident Advisor in
Housing, External Vice President of Lambda Chi Alpha
Fraternity, a member of the A-Team (campus tours for
admissions) and The House (Christian organization).
Charles is an Exercise Science Pre-Professional major
and plans to go to Physical Therapy School. He is also
engaged to Memphian Hannah Kinzer.
Gabi Kowalczyk-Ford was named to the Dean’s
List at the University of Memphis for the 2011 spring
semester.
Katie Michaud was named to the Hendrix
College Dean’s list for the 2011 spring semester.
2010
Matthew Goold was named to the Dean’s List
semester.
Wes Hendren recently received a four-year
NROTC Scholarship to MIT. Wes, a freshman at Tulane
at the time, is currently making a decision on his
future. His commanding officer said that his math
scores were in the top one percent and that he was
almost guaranteed to be commissioned as a Nuclear
Engineer Officer at either school. Wes mentioned
that he is “very grateful for the opportunity and honor
and very humbled by it, as well…I had to share
this because I owe most of it to SBA and the great
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education that I received there.”
Katie Holthouser was named to the Dean’s List
at Samford University for the 2011 spring semester.
Dylan Holzemer was named to the Dean’s List
semester.
Matt Hotz was named to the Dean’s List at the
University of Memphis for the 2011 spring semester,
and was installed in Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman
Honor Society and the Golden Key International
Honour Society. Matt was also active with the
Freshman Senate this past school year.
Delsey Lawson has been inducted in the National
Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta
National Honorary Society and Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
at Mississippi State University.
Kelsey Loeffel was named to the Dean’s List
semester.
Lori McCue appeared on the Dean’s List at
American University her freshman year. She has
also been appointed a Program Associate in the
University College and is a Blogs Editor for an oncampus publication called AWOL. This summer, Lori
interned at United Press International in Washington,
DC as a “Junior Web Editor.” She updated the website
by keeping it current with new stories and provided
strategies to increase traffic at the site. She wrote a
weekly blog as part of the site’s new blog section.
Sam Moll was named Conference USA Pitcher
of the Week in April for his outstanding win over Ole
Miss, when his team, the University of Memphis
Tigers, hosted the Rebels at the Memphis Redbirds’
AutoZone Park. Sam struck out the side in the third
inning on his way to eight strike outs in seven innings,
allowing only two walks.
Colin Schuhlein was received into the Catholic
Church on Easter and he chose “Benedict” for his
Confirmation name. Colin, who is at school at the
Naval Academy, is serving as an ambassador for
rising high school seniors in the Academy’s Summer
Seminar program and participating in a Surface
Cruise, where he is stationed on a Navy vessel
shadowing an enlisted sailor. (see Alumni Photo
Album)
2011
Hannah LaCroix was selected to the University of
Memphis Cheer Squad.
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Alumni, make sure you join “The OFFICIAL
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Facebook to reunite with your classmates and to
stay up to date with the latest
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SBA CLASSES of 1990, 1991, 1992!!!!
A combined reunion is being planned for
the SBA classes of ’90, ’91 and ’92 for this
fall. Please help us update our database by
emailing your current street, city & state and
Email addresses. You can do this in one of
two ways – by emailing Sharon Masterson,
Director of Communications at mastersons@
sbaeagles.org or go to sbaeagles.org/alumni.
Sara Stansbury (’91) sarastansbury@gmail.
com is coordinating the reunion plans and
wants to be sure to include everyone.
SBA CLASS OF 2001!!!
Your reunion is being planned by Shannon
Lynch, Bret Bilbrey and Lauren Pigford. Please
send us your Email and home addresses –
[email protected] or
[email protected].
WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION!!!
Any Auburndale and SBA alumni can update
database information by Emailing Sharon
Masterson, Director of Communications at
[email protected] or logging on to
www.sbaeagles.org/alumni. We want to hear
from you and help everyone stay connected!
And, send us something about yourself, too.
Alumni Snapshots
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like to share on our ALUMNI
PHOTO ALBUM
pages, please e-mail
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Alumni News
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and reading about your graduation, honors, awards, new job, home, marriage, new baby or
a fascinating hobby. Please consider completing and sending us the following form.
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Alumni Photo Album
1991 Alum Jason Barrett visited
SBA in the spring and stopped
by to say hello to Coach Lear.
Midshipmen 4-C Colin Schuhlein (’10) visits
with SBA teachers Mary Lou Stauffer and
Kerry Camp during a stop by his Alma Mater.
SBA alums (from left) JP Masterson
(’03), Ben Prudhomme (’06) and
Michael Allen (’08) get together
at the “Fore the Players” Men’s
Basketball Golf Tournament in
June. JP and Michael are Assistant
Basketball Coaches helping at the
tournament and Ben played. Alumni
Parent Dana Capocaccia’s company,
Statlink Systems, was Title Sponsor
for the tournament.
Three Generations of Gillilands – Lawrence, Mikey
(’08) and Michael Lawrence.
SBA alums and friends celebrated at the recent wedding of Sarah
Benedetti (’06) and Matt Hammond. Sarah’s sister Nikki (’10) was
Maid of Honor, her brother Bobby (’03) was a groomsman, Jennifer
Gorline (’05) was a bridesmaid, Joe Martini (’99) served as an usher
and Charles Nolen (’98) was the organist for the special event.
2007 alum Alli McCleary (left) visited
sister Kim (’04) in China this summer.
Kim currently lives in Beijing. The sisters
were able to see popular sites including
Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City
and The Great Wall.
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