NowadaysMontgomery Catholic Preparatory School Fall 2019 • Vol 7 • Issue 1 BUILDING ON FAITH, FAMILY AND TRADITION Volunteer Leadership 2 Faith 4 PHASE ONE: COMPLETE Student Achievement 5 Faculty News 7 School News 10 "According to the grace of God given to me, like Gym Dedication 12 a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and Alumni 17 another is building upon it. But each one must Memorials 19 Giving 20 be careful how he builds upon it, for no one can lay a foundation other than the one that is there, namely, Jesus Christ." ~ 1 CORINTHIANS 3 CAMPAIGN As you read and enjoy this former Director of Development, LEADERSHIP TEAM edition of Nowadays, the new did an amazing job of raising over Anne Ceasar, gym has been completed and $3.5 million. But their dedication President the Father Pat Delahunty Gym and commitment would mean Kim Jackson is unrecognizable. In the old nothing without the over 400 , gym, the basketball goals and people who said “yes” when Business Manager bleachers have been removed, and approached for their support. Each Vicki Dickson, air conditioning ducts span the person is recognized on the donor Public Relations Director expanse of the ceiling, but beneath wall at the entrance of the gym. Anna Lee Ingalls, it all is the beautiful court floor The gorgeous sculpture, the main Development Director which served as the foundation for feature of the donor wall, is the We would not be at this juncture the major gatherings for this high One of my favorite quotes is “The GENERAL CHAIRS work of Brooks Barrow, a gifted were it not for Leldon Futral, school/middle school campus true meaning of life is to plant Paul and Teresa Allen Alabama artist who creates works jobsite superintendent for Central for 51 years. We were delighted trees under whose shade you do Fr. Patrick Driscoll of beauty using local natural Construction Company, and Nap that our boys’ basketball team not expect to sit.” Eric and Tia Levanda stone. Carl Calderone, a supporter Barranco, our representative. made it to the sub-regionals this Dee and Sandra Miles of all things “Catholic” and friend Leldon never wavered in his My sincere thanks to all of you season, and we celebrated the to many in Montgomery, was key dedication to the details and Nap that have done just that; you have end of an era by inviting coaches, HONORARY CHAIRS to this donor project. He guided it never wavered in his oversight. planted the trees and laid the parents, students, and alumni Bill Barranco from start to finish, providing an Nap is the kind of person that you foundation for future Montgomery to autograph the floor. It was a Jack Galassini additional artist’s eye. always want on your side. This Catholic graduates. We are bittersweet moment. Dick and Carol Hodges project has been his baby, and we blessed by each of you. The gym floor is named in honor Paul McTear Many people are responsible for are grateful that he was here to Jeff and Barb Rosser of PICE, Partners in Catholic Please continue to pray for the the completion of the first phase of navigate the first phase. Fr. Charles Troncale Education, which has been a most success of the second phase of our Building on FAITH, FAMILY AND faithful supporter of Montgomery This facility is merely a building this project as well as for our staff TRADITION initiative. Archbishop Catholic. They have been the that our Lord has graced us with. and students as we enter the 147th Rodi has been a most supportive foundation for so many initiatives But now it is up to each of us— year of operation. You remain in leader through his gifts, prayers, at MCPS over their 24 years of administrators, faculty, coaches, my daily prayers. and guidance. The General Chairs NCEA Honors Our existence and have funded over families, and students—to use it to and Honorary Chairs for the Anne Ceasar $1.5 million for needed projects at bring glory to God and to continue Superintendent campaign, under the leadership President all four of our campuses. We are the mission begun by the Sisters of Phil Wandrey from the Steier blessed by their generosity. of Loretto in 1873. Group and Anna Lee Ingalls, our GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE “Do something that scares you.” where the student feels that he or This is advice I often give our she will be supported in reaching young people when I visit their for the heights. It can be scary to classrooms. I quickly add that try something different. It makes Gwendolyn P. Byrd (left), I am not speaking about doing all the difference for there to be something that is dangerous or mentors and peers who are willing executive director for that is illegal, but I urge them to to be supportive. Catholic Education and get out of their comfort zones and Therein lies the gift of Montgomery to get involved in something that superintendent of the Catholic Preparatory School. The will stretch them. Young people faculty here both challenges and Archdiocese of Mobile, need to be challenged to redefine supports the student to strive themselves. Loving families and received the 2019 Lead. and at the same time is there to friends can fall into the trap of encourage and assist. This is a Learn. Proclaim. Award putting our kids into a pigeonhole. he saw him. So Jesse presented not see the greatness his own son great school. We have watched them through seven of his sons to Samuel one at possessed. Jesse had pigeonholed from the National Catholic the years and we begin to think a time. One by one Samuel realized his son, but God saw that David Thank you to Mrs. Ceasar, Educational Association that we know their temperaments that God had not chosen any of could be a great king. Mr. Castanza, and to all who serve and abilities. But the truth is that them. So Samuel asked Jesse A Catholic school educates and at Montgomery Catholic in offering for dedication and our young people have God-given if he had any other sons. Jesse forms our young people in many outstanding education and commitment to excellence talents that they have yet to replied that he had one more, the ways: academically, culturally, formation. Thank you to all who discover and which often we do youngest, but he had left him in physically, socially, and spiritually. support this exceptional school. in Catholic education. not suspect they possess. the fields to take care of the flock Catholic schools form the whole Thank you to the families who since God could not have chosen student. At the same time, the entrust their sons and daughters The story of Jesse in 1 Samuel 16 him. Samuel told Jesse to send excellence of the formation lies to MCPS. May God bless you all is an example. The Prophet Samuel for the youngest son. When the in challenging the students to and may God continue to guide came to the house of Jesse and youngest, David, came before expand their horizons and to reach and prosper our school. told him that God had sent him to Samuel God told the prophet this higher than they thought they Jesse since God had chosen one was the son God had chosen as Sincerely in the Lord, could. This is only possible when of his sons to be King but Samuel king. Imagine, even Jesse could Most Reverend Thomas J. Rodi would only know which one when there is a supportive environment Archbishop of Mobile FROM THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 2018-2019 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Tia Levanda, Chairman Be a Part of Our School Holy Spirit Parish Representative As another school year begins, exciting things are underway at Montgomery Erin Fleet, Vice-Chairman Catholic. The new gym will finally be St. Bede Campus Representative completed and dedicated on August Christine Noell, Secretary 11th. The renovations on the old gym St. Bede Parish Representative into the new Fine Arts Center are underway and should be completed Tom Giere & Denise Webb this year. My daughter will start St. Joseph Parish Representatives middle school…. Rev. Msgr. William J. Skoneki Even though the new gym will be Episcopal Vicar completed, there is always an Pastor, St. Michael Catholic Church opportunity to help support the cause. There are still naming opportunities Anne Ceasar available throughout the gym. If you are President, Montgomery Catholic not interested in a naming opportunity, Preparatory School but you still want to help out, any member of the Advisory Committee or Michelle Sylvester – This the committee members to find out the Administrative team would be happy Booster Club Committee Middle School Campus Representative committee, under the leadership of Lydia more. The committee is comprised of to talk to you about giving opportunities. Taylor, was formed and developed a plan a representative from each campus, Teresa Treloar The Advisory Committee continues to of action to support all extracurricular St. Bede, Holy Spirit, Middle School and High School Campus Representative work with administration and members activities on all campuses. The Booster High School as well as a representative of the capital campaign committee to Club will help with the athletic teams from each of the surrounding parishes. Lydia Taylor finalize the details of the new gym and as well as the academic and social Holy Spirit Campus Representative The campus representatives serve a Fine Arts Center. clubs around each campus. As this is two-year term with elections held in Mary Katherine O'Connor a new committee, they are looking for As in the past, the Advisory Committee April.