the magazine of saint benedict at auburndale high school Summer 2010

Honor Roll of Donors 2009-10 From the President

To all our SBA families and friends –

She was already a bit of a teaching legend when I first stepped on campus - and that was eleven years ago. Some kids told me she was the toughest, most un-bending, most demanding teacher they had ever known. And as kids sometimes do, I’m not sure they meant it all that kindly at the time. Others acknowledged her as one of those instructors who could and did open up a view of the world they had never before seen. And all of them loved her – or they do now. That’s often the way it is. Ms. Joan Best retired this spring. After 39 years in the teaching profession, 22 of those here at our school, she has decided to step aside. Her first years here were when we were Auburndale School, with the opportunity to work for our founders, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and Mary Alice Smith. After that, she outlasted four more principals. Later in this edition, you’ll find a moving tribute to her penned by one of her colleagues, Mary Lou Stauffer – it’s never been just the students that she touched. She gave so much of her life to all of our kids (one of mine, too.) But also, this is our Annual Recognition of Donors issue, where you will see a listing of the many, many others who have through the past year given us gifts of a different sort. And our school cannot and will not survive without all of these. Auburndale School and now St. Benedict at Auburndale have always been blessed with people like Joan and people like you – faculty, parents, grandparents, and dear friends – who have continually stepped up to share what they have with our students. How do we thank her … how do we thank you? No, not everyone can be a teacher. Nor does everyone have the sort of wealth that can effect seismic change with a single stroke of their check-writing pens. But I believe that’s what has long made us the phenomenal school that we are. We are so diverse in so many ways. And everyone – regardless of their resources – continues to be willing to share. Thank you! To an incredible lady whom we will miss dearly and to all of you for what you have shared with our students. She and you have made us a better school.

George Valadie President SBA

From the Editor As you most likely can tell, this issue of On Eagles Wings focuses on Joan Best, who is retiring after a teaching career of 39 years. I took editorial license to scan a variety of photos of Joan from both Auburndale and SBA yearbooks spanning the years to give us a glimpse of the many faces of Ms. Best, as her students remember her. Please see an article by Joan’s good friend Mary Lou Stauffer about her and bidding her fond farewell from all of us at SBA. As Mary Lou so artfully expresses in her tribute, Joan wore many hats at Auburndale and SBA. In addition to the ones that Mary Lou mentions, Joan was also sponsor of several organizations, the yearbook and student newspaper, honor societies and served as tennis coach. Following Mary Lou’s message, you find several messages from former Auburndale and SBA students. I am taking the opportunity here, not as a co-worker, but a parent of three SBA graduates to express the Masterson family’s appreciation for Joan’s dedication to the proud teaching profession and for taking to heart her God-given mission as a teacher. All three of my children were fortunate to have Joan as their freshman English teacher. What a foundation she set for them as she truly prepared them for the remainder of high school, their college careers and now as productive citizens. All three have used what she so adeptly imparted, class lessons as well as life lessons. Two of them are now teachers and the other has had articles published. When speaking to Joan, recently, about her teaching career, she said, “It’s been wonderful. Very few people get to do what they like to do.” Joan likes to teach! In one of the yearbooks, a description of Joan said, “St. Joan, as she is sometimes called, has endless enthusiasm that turns dreary Mondays into spectacular learning frenzies.” And, this was from the students. We all cherish what Joan has given to us personally and to the profession as a whole. Our final request, Joan, don’t forget to bring us a bit of cake from your annual Bastille Day celebration. God’s blessings, always!

Sharon Masterson, Editor Director of Communications & Sports Information CONTENTS

Honor Roll of Donors ...... 2 HONOR

Development...... 13 ROLL

Parent Connection ...... 14 Lead by Example: “Preach the Gospel always – and if necessary use words.” About Our Faith ...... 15 St. Francis of Assisi Faculty Focus ...... 17 Catholic Schools: The Great Joy of Education Headline News ...... 20

Achievements ...... 21 Mission On and Off Campus ...... 25 St. Benedict at Auburndale High School is a diocesan, coeducational, Sports ...... 27 college preparatory school committed to academic excellence through a Alumni ...... 35 comprehensive and challenging multi-level curriculum presented in an Senior Highlights ...... BC atmosphere permeated with the aims, values and teachings of the Roman Catholic faith.

On Eagles’ Wings is a publication of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School

Editor/Director of Communications and Sports Information Sharon Masterson

President/Principal George Valadie

Director of Admissions Ann O’Leary

Director of Development/Alumni Bret Bilbrey

Advisory Board 2009-2010 Michael Allen, President On Eagles’ Wings magazine is published by the Buzzy Barnett St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Jeff Bogue (Executive Committee) Msgr. Peter Buchignani, V.G. Office of Communications. Julie Clary (’00) Mindy Costabile Change of address or correspondence: Melanie Craft Please send all changes to: Craig Hofer Editor-On Eagles’ Wings Eric Mathews John Schuman St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Mike Waddell (Executive Committee) 8250 Varnavas Drive Mike Watermeier Cordova, TN 38016 Don Williams [email protected] Pat Wycoff

Printing Services ON THE COVER: A tribute to Joan Best, EM Printing Auburndale and SBA teacher. ANNUAL FUND Mr. and Mrs. William Himmelreich Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hofer Eagle Club House of Talent $5,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lucus Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Rob McCleary Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCommon Anonymous Memphis Lady Elite Basketball Barnett & Associates, LLC Club, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Barnett Patrons Mr. and Mrs. Derek Michalski Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom $500 - $999 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Murphy Catholic Heart Work Camp Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Norris Coca Cola Bottling Company Mr. and Mrs. John Barzizza Mr. and Mrs. Sean O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Davis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Mr. and Mrs. William Powers Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Erstine CTF, Inc. St. Francis Troop No. 457 Horatio Ebert Charitable Cumberland Presbyterian Church SBA Math Department Foundation Center Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scherer Mr. and Mrs. Chris LeBlanc Mr. and Mrs. Pat Dabaldo Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Ned Nelson, III E Studio Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stoll 2009-10 Nelson Family Foundation Filipino-American Association of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thomas Roy Blackwell Enterprises, Inc. Memphis Claire Tolivar Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Griesmer Mr. and Mrs. Fred Verhaak Benefactors Mr. and Mrs. William Hargest Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vincent $2,500 - $4,999 Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance Mr. and Mrs. Michael Watermeier AutoZone and Gymnastics James Wiederholt Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bastedo Mr. and Mrs. Michael Macyauski Dr. Wanda Winnette Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott Parker Uniforms Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wynn Malco Theaters onors Pfizer Foundation Dion Pogson Prudential Foundation Friends Sacred Heart Missions Mr. and Mrs. Marty Quinn Up to $199 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith Regions Morgan Keegan Trust Averitt Express D Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ricketts Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos Donors Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sena Mr. and Mrs. David Berretta $1,000 - $2,499 Sunde Smith Mary Boyd of David Alyea Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Sorey Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Boykin

Anonymous Target – Take Charge of Education Causaundra Bradley Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Truist Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Broughton Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Evetts Mr. and Mrs. Mike Waddell Paul Bryant First Tennessee Bank Mr. and Mrs. Michael Waldrop Laura Burke GlaxoSmithKline Foundation West Tennessee Youth Chorus Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Brynes oll Mr. and Mrs. Russ Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cail Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hanemann Partners Mr. and Mrs. Robert Capocaccia Mr. and Mrs. James Holthouser $200 - $499 Mr. and Mrs. Cain Carson Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lazarini Mr. and Mrs. Rod Cassman

R Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Albonetti Mr. and Mrs. Michael Malone Mr. and Mrs. Mike Allen Chris Cathey ‘99 Dr. and Mrs. J. Lucius McGehee Nancy Alyea Dianna Cervetti Memphis City Sound Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Edward Charlton National Cities Corporation Babs Antoniak Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Christiansen Mr. and Mrs. Jack Paratore Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clarke L. Jane Silverthorn Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Blum Mr. and Mrs. Louis Costabile SPEBSQSA, INC – Memphis Terry Crocker onor Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bogue, III Chapter Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Botto Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stark Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cherry Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham

H Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stubbs Drs. Joseph Clemmons Janet Daleke Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sutton Mr. and Mrs. John Cox Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dennie Tri-State Theatre Supply Co. Melanie Craft Mr. and Mrs. Michael Disalvo Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams Dolores DiGaetano Mr. and Mrs. Keith Douglas Mr. and Mrs. William Fuelling Mr. and Mrs. Randy Dove Mr. and Mrs. James Galbreath Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dunham

2 Cami Chando Fields ‘02 Dana Thompson Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. James Trautschold and Anonymous GoodSearch Collette Linder Architectural Covers Dr. and Mrs. Michael Goold United Way The Assisi Foundation of Greater Daniel Gorline ‘03 Universal Manufacturing Memphis Jennifer Gorline ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winkler Atlantic Scaffolding Company Dr. and Mrs. William Gorline Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yarbro AutoZone Mr. and Mrs. James Groendyke Mr. and Mrs. Michael Zazzara Averitt Express Rebecca Hall Barnett & Associates, LLC Janet Hinrichs ALUMNI The Barnett Group Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holzemer Chris Cathey ‘99 Bartlett Tire Service, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Huerta Cami Chando Fields ‘02 Blackburn Drywall Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hurt Daniel Gorline ‘03 Boomer’s Lawn Care Infiniti Merchant Services Jennifer Gorline “05 BP Mechanical Insulation, LLC Dr. and Mrs. James Johnson Shannon Lynch ‘01 Brown & Associates, LLC Angeline Kern Chris Sansone ‘97 Buckman Laboratories, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Koban Patti Schmidt ‘99 Builders Transportation Co., Inc. Kraft Foods Katie Coon Steinbrecher ‘97 Bussenger Chiropractic Clinic Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lake Reverend Kevin Stockbridge ‘99 Butcher Business and Tax Services Mr. and Mrs. George Lamar The Butcher Shop of Cordova Mr. and Mrs. Don Lear FACULTY & STAFF Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Stephen Lebel Casaundra Bradley Cartridge World – Cordova Catholic Heart Work Camp Frank Linxwiler Paul Bryant Champions Sports Institute, Inc. – Dr. and Mrs. Denis Lynch Laura Burke CSI Gym Shannon Lynch ‘01 Cain Carson Chick fil A Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maginn Dianna Cervetti Chow Time 6, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marczynski Dee Ann Cox Christian Brothers University Mr. and Mrs. Dave Masterson Annette Dabaldo Clear Image Pools Methodist Germantown Rehab Janet Daleke Department Clipper’s Hair Salon Rebecca Hall Coca Cola Bottling Co. Mr. and Mrs. John Morris Kathy Hurt J. Michael Moss The Cookie Florist Don Lear Coldwell Banker The Memphis Group – Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy Sharon Masterson E.L. Nichols and Associates, LLC Sheila Miller Sondra Morris Corporate Planning Network, Inc. Phelps Electric Ann O’Leary John Phillips C & P Beauty Supply John Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Prince Cordova Animal Hospital Provie Rose Mr. and Mrs. Charles Quinn Corky’s Ribs & BBQ Jack Schenkel Mr. and Mrs. Harris M. Quon CTF, Inc. Marjorie Vincent Eleanore Rauscher Cumberland Presbyterian Church Center Dr. Wanda Winnette Mr. and Mrs. John Reber Dairy Queen Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rose David Phillips Design Mr. and Mrs. Werner Rose BUSINESSES, CORPORATIONS, D’ bos Wings Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ross FOUNDATIONS, D. Canale & Co. Beverages Dr. and Mrs. Michael Saba GRANTS & MATCHING GIFTS Daybreak – Tina Mills Chris Sansone ‘97 1910 Frameworks Dobbs Ford – Wolfchase SBA Bridge Builders A Clientagé Dobbs Honda – Ken Myers Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schenkel A Head Above Home Repair Dova Swimming Patti Schmidt ‘99 Accent Design Dunbar Pearce & Holley Mechanical Scholastic Products and Awards Akin Equine Veterinary Eagle Heights Community Church Cmdr. and Mrs. Paul Schuhlein & Family Derene Akins, M.D. Eagle Sales Mr. and Mrs. John Schuman Alford Imaging Eat Well Sushi & Grill Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. All Stars Realty Economy Rental Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sowell Allstate Insurance – Angie Hooten- Scott A. Edwards, DDS Katie Coon Steinbrecher (’97) Hughes Economy Rental Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stimart Allstate Insurance – Tom Lyons Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream & Yogurt Reverend Kevin Stockbridge ‘99 Alphabet Soup Ensafe Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stukenborg The American Cafe E Studio Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thillen Ampro Industries Incorporated Filipino-American Association of Memphis

3 First National Realty, Inc. – Lisa Miles Methodist Germantown Rehab ServiceMaster Hawkins Department Shelby Electric Company First South Credit Union Mick’s Service Calls Business & Home Shelby Farms Flea Market First Tennessee Bank Maintenance Shoemaker Financial – Frank S. Allen Fox Plaza Tire Mid-South Express Delivery, Inc. The Shot Nurse French Rivera Spa Millennium Home Furnishings Siano Appliance Distributors, Inc. Funtime Learning Center Multicultural Learning Center Signature Salon – Kelly Frye Hair Furmanite America NAPA Auto Parts Designer & Color Specialist GCC Logistics Sales, LLC National Cities Corporation Smoothie King GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Nationwide – Chad Harrell Agency Snap-On Tools GoodSearch Nationwide Insurance – Steve McMillian Snappy Computers Grand Pacific, Inc. Natures Way Pool and Landscape Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. Green Mountain Consulting Nelson Family Foundation Sports Floors, Inc. Greenway Home Services E.L. Nichols and Associates, LLC SPEBSQSA, INC – Memphis Chapter Grinder-Hazlip Construction, Inc. Nuevo Hair Salon St. Francis of Assisi Church Gus’s Fried Chicken Oh Sew Adorable St. Francis of Assisi School Guitar Center – Kevin Clark Orkin Stage It – Dottie Sutherland William L. Hagan, III Attorney at Law Orpheum Theatre State Farm – Craig Whittington Halley’s Lawn Care Service Pangean-CMD Associates, Inc. State Farm – Misty Rosser White Handy Man Paragon National Bank Stay Green Productions Harris Quon Auto Service & Machine Parker School Uniforms Steve’s Tire & Auto Service Center Works, Inc. Parmasters Golf Training Center Strategic Alternatives, LLC HBC Corporation Peanut Craft Lures The Swedish Solution, Inc. Henry Turley Company Pediatric Dental Specialists Swanky’s Taco Shop The Hersey Company Performance Plus Motorcycle Specialists, Target – Take Charge of Education Hilton Hotels Inc. Team Memphis Elite Holy Rosary Men’s Club Pfizer Foundation Terminix Hometown Realty Phelps Electric Thompson Industrial Services, LLC Horatio Ebert Charitable Foundation Piggly Wiggly Todays Headlines Salon House of Talent Pioneer Brite, Inc. Tony McGehee State Farm Incarnation School Carlo Pirani, DDS Total Logistics Consultants Independent Bank Bryan & Dee Pitawanakwat Touch of Color Expert Auto Service Industrial Equipment & Specialties, Inc. Plato’s Closet Trend Sales Infiniti Merchant Services POP Solutions Group, LLC Trinity Construction Joy McDaniel Academy of Dance and Precision Door Service of Memphis Tri-State Theater Supply Co. Gymnastics Premier Realty Group T & T Distribution Company Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity The Prudential Foundation Truist Kitchens Unlimited Mike Pulido, DDS UBS Wealth Management – Kraft Foods Matching Gifts Program Rain Sushi Bar Don Williams Kroger Raleigh Tire Service East United Way Ladd’s Razor’s Edge Universal Manufacturing Lexus of Memphis Regions Morgan Keegan Trust The UPS Store – 0614, Cordova Linder Insurance Agency – Geoff Linder Rehab Etc., Inc. Valero Refining Company Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending – Vanelli’s Deli Lofton & Wells Insurance Agency – Kevin Perkins Vans to Go Nationwide ReTrans Precision Logistics Velocity Sports Performance Macaroni Grill C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Vertech The Mail Center Quinton Robinson, DDS Village Toymaker Malco Theaters Robinson Restoration Vistacare Health Services McWaters Associates Realtors – Lee Rowland & Carter, CPAs, PLLC Vondrehle Corporation McWaters Roy Blackwell Enterprises, Inc. Margaret Walls – Independent Media Source Roy Good Appliance City Mary Kay Consultant Memphis Chemical & Janitorial Supply Sacred Heart Missions Warford Auto Parts Memphis City Sound SBA Math Department Wasabi Sushi & Sake Bar Memphis Flames Boys AAU Basketball Schilling Nutrition Therapy Waste Connections, Inc. Memphis Ice Cream Company Scholastic Products & Awards, Inc. Well Dressed Windows – Claire Tolivar Memphis Lady Elite Basketball Club, Inc. Schwab Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Memphis Mid-South OB/GYN Alliance, Sedation Dentistry – Pat Clark, DDS West Tennessee Youth Chorus P.C. – Laura B. Haskins, M.D.

4 William E. White, O.D. Grandparents of James Stoll GIFTS IN KIND & Wilson Lumber Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stoll SPECIAL DONATIONS Wolfchase Honda/Nissan Wolfchase Toyota-Scion George Valadie General Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hurt Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Barnett GIFTS IN HONOR AND MEMORY Reagan Wilson – St . Ann, Bartlett Red, White & Blue Gala Babs Abtoniak Dr. and Mrs. Seth Yoser Your gifts in honor and memory of loved ones and special friends GIFTS IN MEMORY Band directly enable SBA students to Bob Barnett Sharon Masterson receive the best Sharon Masterson Stuart McCommon education available. We gratefully Memphis City Sound acknowledge the Chuck Freudenberg following gifts. Sharon Masterson

GIFTS IN HONOR Bob Moore Joan Best The Masterson Family Reverend Kevin Stockbridge ‘99 SBA Math Department

Ayden Benson Coon Susan G . Moss Katie Coon Steinbrecher ‘97 J. Michael Moss Foreign Language Department William Brady Cottle (Grandson of Connie Prenger Lyman Aldrich, IV Mr. and Mrs. George Valadie) Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos – Donation Terri Collins Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stimart to Library Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Barnett – Donation Library Jeffrey Dove ‘07 to Library Sherry Alexander Josh Dove ‘02 Sharon Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos in memory Justin Dove ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. Werner Rose of Connie Prenger Mr. and Mrs. Randy Dove Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yarbro Mr. and Mrs. Buzzy Barnett in memory of Connie Prenger Wilma Harman Guy Rushton Joan Best Nancy Alyea Methodist Germantown Rehab ConocoPhillips Department Rebecca Hall Curtis Harrington Tom Link Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Norris Dr . Betty Jane Schettler Provie Rose Mr. and Mrs. Dave Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ryan Sue Hodges Paul, Shannon, Kate & Colin Schuhlein John Hodges Rachel and Hugh Frank Smith Ron Spears (Memory of Don Spears) Donna Maginn Sunde Smith Mary Lou Stauffer Mike Maginn Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maginn Don Spears Music & Drama Ron Spears (Library contribution) 1910 Frameworks Carly Pirani Accent Design Mr. and Mrs. William Himmelreich Albert Stauffer Anonymous Sharon Masterson Architectural Covers Kristel Quon ‘10 The Arnold Family Kristen Quon ‘05 SCHOLARSHIPS Barry Blancq Mr. and Mrs. Harris Quon Jenny Rybczyk Fund Christian Brothers University Dr. and Mrs. James Johnson Tricia Cooper Leon Roelke Eleanore Rauscher – In honor of the Claire Cummings ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. David Alyea marriage of Susie Rybczyk (’93) and David Cummings ‘04 John Dowd Matthew Cummings Ben Barrett Smith Mr. and Mrs. Buddy DeGruy Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stukenborg Nick Stidham Fund Linda Devastey Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Albonetti Mr. and Mrs. Bill Domico Cami Chando Fields ‘02 Economy Rental

5 E Studio Catholic University of America Swimming Dorice Favorite Fast Signs – Chris Rose Barbara Hervey Funtime Learning Center Knights of Columbus Council 9317 – Lindsay Grisanti Cordova Tennis Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Harrison Dr. & Mrs. Heymoore Schettler Pam Lake Ann Henderson Becky Stukenborg House of Talent ATHLETICS Vicki Hunzeker Clay Bailey Track & Field Mr. and Mrs. Rick James Joe Bilbrey Mickie Rooker Macaroni Grill Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Steve Macchiarella Eddie Cobb Volleyball Susan Macchiarella Fast Signs – Chris Rose Sherry Williams Jim Marconi Sharon Masterson Rosemary Martinez Dr. Santos Matinez Wrestling Sharon Masterson Nate Rhoades John Stratman Joyce McCue Media Source COMMISSIONERS: CONTRIBUTIONS: Jim Morse Baseball The Naquin Family Greg Hankins Baseball Orkin Chris Holliday Anonymous Elaine Orland Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Orpheum Theatre Basketball (boys) Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott Mr. and Mrs. Pat Powers Jill Frierott Mr. and Mrs. Gary Murphy Piggly Wiggly Dee Ann Van Hoeck Julie Robinson Basketball (boys) Robinson Restoration Basketball (girls) A Clientagé Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schneider Sherry Williams A Head Above Home Repair Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Scrivener Akin Equine Veterinary Mr. and Mrs. Duane Sell Bowling All Stars Realty Debbie Smith Betsy Clay Allstate Insurance – Snappy Computers Brenda Vick Angie Hooten-Hughes The Thomas Family Allstate Insurance – Tom Lyons Katie Ward Golf Mr. and Mrs. Mark Amrein Joyce Wellman Kelly Jeffrey Anonymous Jay Wells Averitt Express Wilson Lumber Company, Inc. Cheer Carol Barber Pam Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bardos Photography Bartlett Tire Service, Inc. Bob Rounsefell Cross Country Laura Beck Larry Werner Kathy Elmer The Bertagnas Lauren Werner (’03) Adam Domico Dance Science Department Lynn Albonetti Mark Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sowell Football Denise Crawford Spirit Shop Susie Erstine Julie Bardos Jill Frierott Lacrosse (boys) Kathy James Robin Clancy Dee Ann Van Hoeck Julie Shouse Diane White Soccer (boys) Technology Larry Etter Mary Boyd Richard Terry Soccer (girls) Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barbier Teens for Life/Pro-Life Trip

6 Blackburn Drywall Millennium Home Furnishings The Barnett Group Boomer’s Lawn Care Nationwide Insurance – Steve McMillian Laura Beck Sallie & Bill Bryant Nuevo Hair Salon Mr. and Mrs. Albert Benedetti Bussenger Chiropractic Clinic Parker School Uniforms Mr. and Mrs. Mario Bertagna Cartridge World – Cordova Parmasters Golf Training Center Natalie Bradley Champions Sports Institute, Inc. – Peanut Craft Lures Butcher Business and Tax Services CSI Gym Pediatric Dental Specialists The Butcher Shop of Cordova Clear Image Pools Phelps Electric Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Camp Coldwell Banker The Memphis Group – Plato’s Closet Chow Time 6, LLC Sheila Miller Jerry Potter Albert & Barbara Clark The Cookie Florist Precision Door Service of Memphis Clipper’s Hair Salon Corky’s Ribs & BBQ Premier Realty Group Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coggin Corporate Planning Network, Inc. Razor’s Edge Cordova Animal Hospital Annette Dabaldo Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending – C & P Beauty Supply The Dailey’s Kevin Perkins Denise Peresotti Crawford Dairy Queen C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Economy Rental Daybreak – Tina Mills Rowland & Carter, CPAs, PLLC Mr. and Mrs. Eric Daniels D’ bos Wings SBA JV & Varsity Cheerleaders Randal Denny Dobbs Ford – Wolfchase Schilling Nutrition Therapy Alandas Dobbins Dobbs Honda – Ken Myers Sedation Dentistry – Pat Clark, DDS Bonnie Dobbins Dova Swimming Shelby Farms Flea Market Delores Downey Eagle Heights Community Church Shoemaker Financial – Frank S. Allen Caitlin Doyle Emack & Bolio’s Ice Cream & Yogurt The Shot Nurse Eagle Sales Ensafe The Smith Family Eat Well Sushi & Grill First South Credit Union Smoothie King Mr. and Mrs. Lance Eckel French Rivera Spa Sports Floors, Inc. Scott A. Edwards, DDS Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott St. Francis of Assisi School First National Realty, Inc. – Cindy Gabel Stage It – Dottie Sutherland Lisa Miles Hawkins GCC Logistics Sales, LLC State Farm – Craig Whittington Fox Plaza Tire Green Mountain Consulting – Stay Green Productions Billy Gist, Jr. Buck Brewer Steve’s Tire & Auto Service Center Grand Pacific, Inc. William L. Hagan, III Attorney at Law Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stoddard Jane Grant Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hale Strategic Alternatives, LLC Greenway Homes Services Halley’s Lawn Care Service The Swedish Solution, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Grissom Jennifer Harrison Delsey & Andrew Thomas Gus’s Fried Chicken Shelby Hinrichs Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Throneberry Guitar Center – Kevin Clark Hometown Realty Tony McGehee State Farm Handy Man Incarnation School Total Logistics Consultants HBC Corporation Independent Bank Touch of Color Expert Auto Service Henry Turley Company Terri Jackson Mr. and Mrs. George Valadie Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Holloway Taylor James Vanelli’s Deli Holy Rosary Men’s Club Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jeffrey Mr. and Mrs. Jim Van Hoeck Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hunter Ladd’s Velocity Sports Performance Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Jones Mr. and Mrs. Don Lear Village Toymaker Mr. and Mrs. James Jones Caryn Lerma Well Dressed Windows – Claire Tolivar Sharon Jones Lexus of Memphis William E. White, O.D. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Linder Insurance Agency – Geoff Linder Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Matthew King Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance Wolfchase Honda/Nissan Kroger Lofton & Wells Insurance Agency – Wolfchase Toyota-Scion Mr. and Mrs. James Luckett Nationwide Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yarmowich Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Magnifico, Sr. The Lolli Family The Mail Center McWaters Associates Realtors – Basketball (girls) Mr. and Mrs. Theron Malone Lee McWaters Derene Akins, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Cary Marrs Media Source Marvin Aldridge Mr. and Mrs. John T. McCormick, III Melinda Quinn Alford Imaging Memphis Chemical & Janitorial Supply Memphis Flames Boys AAU Basketball Alphabet Soup Mick’s Service Calls Business & Home Memphis Mid-South OB/GYN Alliance, The American Cafe Maintenance P.C. – Laura B. Haskins, M.D. Ampro Industries Incorporated Mid-South Express Delivery, Inc.

7 Mr. and Mrs. Skip Moore Jacqueline Wilks Soccer (Girls) The Morris Family Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams Greenway Home Services Jason Motte Thelma Worthan Kitchens Unlimited Multicultural Learning Center Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wruble Methodist Germantown Rehab NAPA Auto Parts Department – Memory of Guy Rushton Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Nash Bowling Terminix - Mr. and Mrs. James B. Natures Way Pool and Landscape Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Cumings Mr. and Mrs. Norman O’Connor Oh Sew Adorable Cheerleading Softball Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ong Dawn Booth Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Billy Parks Darla Boston Atlantic Scaffolding Company Performance Plus Motorcycle Specialists, Ellen Civera BP Mechanical Insulation, LLC Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John Finney Dunbar Pearce & Holley Mechanical Ellinor Perry Helen Garcia Furmanite America SBA Swim Team – Molly Pickering Lisa Haney Grinder-Hazlip Construction, Inc. E.L. Nichols and Associates – The Tracie Hogan Paragon National Bank Nichols Family Susan Holmes Roy Blackwell Enterprises, Inc. Pioneer Brite, Inc. Dany Hunt Thompson Industrial Services, LLC POP Solutions Group, LLC Terri Jackson Valero Refining Company Mr. and Mrs. William P. Powers Gina Johnson Rain Sushi Bar Seely King Swimming Raleigh Tire Service East Donna McGuire Buckman Laboratories, Inc. Rehab Etc., Inc. Carol Murphy ReTrans Precision Logistics Sonya Orsak Track & Field Quinton Robinson, DDS Amy Rousse Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Butcher Roy Good Appliance City Lisa Schneider Dianna Cervetti SBA Foreign Language Teachers Karen Scott Mr. and Mrs. James Elmer Shelby Electric Company Debra Short Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Favorite Siano Appliance Distributors, Inc. Susanne Taylor Hilton Hotels Mr. and Mrs. James Siano RoseMarie york Industrial Equipment & Specialties, Inc. Tricia Siano Theresa Zazzara Steve LaForce Signature Salon – Kelly Frye Hair Nationwide – Chad Harrell Agency Designer & Color Specialist Dance Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Nichols Snap-On Tools Susan Bills Ted Paduck St. Francis of Assisi Church Lisa Calo Mr. and Mrs. Jay Patchen St. Francis of Assisi School Chick fil A Mr. and Mrs. William Payne Molly Starr Sondra Morris Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Pitawanakwat State Farm – Misty Rosser White Kathy Neat Mr. and Mrs. Greg Rooker Team Memphis Elite Jennifer Tacker Mr. and Mrs. George Schober Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thompson ServiceMaster Todays Headlines Salon Football Mr. and Mrs. Mike Siano Tony McGehee State Farm Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Steven Skretkowicz Dr. and Mrs. Carter T. Towne Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Erstine Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun Dr. & Mrs. Richard Towne Mike Falanga Don Williams Trinity Construction Bruce Kronberg Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilson T & T Distribution Co. Tony McGehee State Farm UBS Wealth Management – Mr. and Mrs. Derek Michalski Volleyball Don Williams Mr. and Mrs. Charles Misenhelter Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bond Mr. and Mrs. George Valadie Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fetz Vistacare Health Services Soccer (Boys) Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Flanery Vondrehle Corporation Coca-Cola Don Gaston Margaret Walls – Independent D. Canale & Co. Beverages Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gaudino Mary Kay Consultant Mr. and Mrs. Larry Etter Kathy Headrick Warford Auto Parts Infiniti Merchant Services Stewart Holmes Wasabi Sushi & Sake Bar Malco Theaters Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logue Waste Connections, Inc. MEDFAC Engineering Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Luckett Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Tri-State Theater Supply Co. Sharon Masterson Trey Wilkins Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Montesi

8 Jeannia Padial HOME & SCHOOL OFFICERS Red Partners Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peel 2009-10 $1,000 - $2,499 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Peperone Mr. and Mrs. Rich Duszak Maria Pulido Presidents: Barbara Hervey, Joyce EM Printing Mike Pulido, DDS McCue St. Francis of Assisi Church Mr. and Mrs. Gary Robertson Treasuer: Dee Ann Van Hoeck Mr. and Mrs. Mike Waddell Mrs. Elaine Rook Secretary: Pamela Schnell Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rousseau Blue Partners Mr. and Mrs. John Schuman Special Committee Chairs: $500 - $999 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tompkins Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott Mr. and Mrs. David Watts Claire Tolivar, DeeAnn Van Hoeck Parker Uniforms Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days RJ Young Company – Shannon Schuhlein, Gail Tucci Mr. and Mrs. Jim Van Hoeck Wrestling First Friday Adoration – Cindy Hailey AutoZone Red, White and Blue Gala – Karen Partners Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Barnett, Ann O’Leary $250 - $499 Dwight Bassett Project Graduation – Pam Gordon, Terri Nancy Alyea Mr. and Mrs. James Bond & Tommy Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Brown & Associates, LLC Eagle Bucks – Jill Frierott Mr. and Mrs. David Butler Builders Transportation Co., Inc. Used Uniform Sale – Linda Payne Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cumings Mr. and Mrs. Mark Cantin Spirit Shop – Julie Bardos, Jill Frierott Mr. and Mrs. Eric Dahler Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hensley Honor Society Reception – Joyce McCue Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hofer Mr. and Mrs. Ed Henson Junior Ring Ceremony – Barbara Hervey, Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes Mr. and Mrs. John Herrman Kelly Jeffrey Malco Theaters Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes Father/Daughter Dance – Pam Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Bishop Norris Mr. Ray Jennings Alison Smith Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Pitawanakwat The Hershey Company Father/Son Redbird Game – Kris Ruane Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jenkins Mother/Daughter Tea – Eleanor St. Ann Church – Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kurtz Gaulden, Karen McCracken Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weber Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Lamer Mother/Son Dinner – Nancy Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maginn CONTRIBUTORS Memphis Ice Cream Company Class Representatives: Alsobrook Vision Center Mr. Dan Peel Seniors: Elizabeth Domico, Teena Amro Music David Phillips Design Maginn, Maria Moore, Dee Anonymous Carlo Pirani, DDS Pitawanakwat, Leslie Zarshenas Atomic Graphics Dr. & Mrs. Carlo Pirani Juniors: Merrin Cantin, Kim Cherry, Balfour Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Pirani Victoria Mariencheck, Becky Siano, Barbara Gayle Designs Mike Pulido, DDS Kerry Vincent, Nanetta Walls, Robbie Barnes & Noble Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reber Yerger Mr. & Mrs. Buzzy Barnett Mr. and Mrs. John Reber Sophomores: Donna Byrnes, Cindy Mr. & Mrs. David Barczak Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. Carpenter, Sondra Lawrence, Joan Cathy Bascom Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stark Mitchell, Stephanie Votsmier Baumer’s Footwear Mr. and Mrs. Terry Stidham Freshmen: Debbie Duszalc, Marie Blockbuster Mr. and Mrs. John Stratman Gaffney, Kris Haefer, Debbie Maddox, Bonefish Grill Dr. & Dr. Steve Taylor Kara Quinn, Karen Vorwerk, Erin Booya’s Burrito Beach Trend Sales Webster, Yvette Webster Danny Bottenfield The UPS Store-0614, Cordova Alana Breaux Vans to Go RED, WHITE AND BLUE GALA Bryant Tire & Auto Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walsh PARTNERS The Butcher Shop Mr. Paul Westfield Carrabba’s Italian Grill Mr. and Mrs. Russell Whitt Soaring Partners The Cheesecake Place Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Wynn $5,000 + Chili’s Mr. John Young Barnett & Associates, LLC Coletta’s Italian Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Saeed Zarshenas Cordova Athletic Club Eagle Partners Cordova Bowling Center $2,500 - $4, 999 Corky’s BBQ Piggly Wiggly (Castle Retail) Cracker Barrel Mr. and Mrs. Ned Nelson Mr. & Mrs. David Butler

9 Kim Cherry Hollywood Disco Putt-Putt Golf & Games David Crowder, DDS. Home Staging Melinda Quinn Curves for Women Honey Baked Ham Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rodriguez Custom Art Howard’s Donuts Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Wolfchase Custom Jars – Sarah Benedetti ‘06 Incredible Pizza Provie Rose Mr. & Mrs. Lonnie Davidson J. Fitzpatrick Jewelers Russo’s NY Pizzeria Davis Kidd Booksellers Jim’s Place East St. Francis of Assisi School Dental Cares J. Maxwell Nia Saeed Dent Dr. Josef’s Jewelry SBA Administration Diane’s Gift Emporium Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Kantor SBA All Sports Camp Ditto Aesthetics Greg Kemp, DDS SBA Athletic Department Dowdle Sporting Goods Kitzi SBA Boys Basketball Camp Ducks Unlimited Konica Minolta Danka Imaging SBA Chapter Mu Alpha Theta Debbie Duszak Kris & Co. SBA Cheer Camp East End Grill Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Lake SBA Computer Camp East Memphis Aesthetics Barbara Latiolais SBA Crossroads Concert Series Economy Rental Leon Loard Portrait Sitting SBA Dance/Pom Camp Elvis Presley Enterprises Life Time Fitness SBA Drama Department Embassy Suites Cindi Liles SBA Football Camp Liz & Me. Co. SBA Girls Basketball Camp Lola’s Boutque SBA Project Graduation Lucchesi’s SBA Project Graduation Trivia Night Lynn Doyle Florists SBA Soccer Camp Magic Broom Services SBA Spirit Shop The Mail Center SBA Tennis Camp Malco Theaters SBA Volleyball Camp Margarita Mexican Restaurant Kathleen Schettler MBS Direct Sentilles Boutique Joyce McCue Sew Just Imagine Kathy McDonald Becky Siano Erling’s Restaurant McDonald Murrman Center Smith & Smith CPA Esthetiques Skin Spa McDowell Marketing Dorothy Smith FedEx – Bill Logue Memphis Grizzlies The Social Butterfly Firebird’s Memphis Redbirds Something Fishy Aquariums/Ponds First Fruits Memphis Zoo Sona Med Spa Fitz Casino Mr. & Mrs. Russ Mills Southwestern Distributing Co. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Mr. & Mrs. Steve Montgomery Southwind Wine & Spirits Forest Hill Photography Mozzelle Boutique Spring Creek ranch Fresh Market Natalie’s Liquor Store Stereo One Garibaldi’s Newk’s Express Café Stonebridge Golf Club Gaslight Liquor Shoppe LuAnn Noelke Claire Sweeney General Dentistry Oak Hall Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sweeney Germantown Athletic Club Erin O’Connor Tennessee Limousine Service Germantown Commissary Olive Garden Thomas Kinkade Gallery Mr. & Mrs. Russ Gordon One Sharp Dude Trinity Liquor Grand Slam Athletics Jim Orsak Gail Tucci Tom Griesmer Pack It Up University of Memphis Athletics Guy’s Formal Wear Dan Pallme Urban Fitness Kickboxing Mr. & Mrs. Rhett Hailey Parker Uniforms Vanelli’s Deli Hampton Inn Parmasters – Mike Allen Richard Villane Optometry Hand Painted Things The Peabody Anne Waddell Harrah’s Entertainment Perkins Restaurant Marta Weiss Hauté Mama! Maternity P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Dave Wicker Hawaiian Pools Pitner Driving School Wiemar’s Jewelry Ann Henderson Platinum Jewlery Jody Wilkins Barbara Hervey Poshé Day Spa Mr. & Mrs. Don Williams Hilton Hotel Susan Prince Wolfchase Honda/Nissan Holland Studio Mike Pulido, DDS

10 VOLUNTEERS • Our emcee Mr. Tom Prestigiacomo, Jim Brown Chair long-time Memphis radio personality Jo Beth Burcl Karen Barnett and father of Katie Prestigiacomo ’04. Chick fil A - Wolfchase Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Conroy Acquisitions Committee • The wonderful SBA office Mr. and Mrs. Joseph De Vastey Julie Bardos – Chair staff, athletic department staff, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Doster Jill Frierott – Computer entry coordinator maintenance staff and faculty, many Dr. and Mrs. Craig Esrael Karen Cumings – Item coordinator of whom worked long hours to help Jon Mark and Suzy Erstine Debbie Duszak make this event the success that it Carla Evans Susan Holliday was. Mr. and Mrs. David Foster Kelly Jeffrey Eleanor Gaulden Joyce McCue EAGLE GOLF CLASSIC Pam Gordon Provie Rose Cathy Hankins Shannon Schuhlein Sponsors & Donors Tracy Hogan Gail Tucci Mr. and Mrs. Pat Dabaldo Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Huerta Lisa Yarbro Orpheum Theatre Debbie Hughes Pangean-CMD Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes Decorations & Entertainment Scholastic Products & Awards, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Jackson Clara Davidson – Chair Swanky’s Taco Shop. Chuck Kantor Laura Beck Universal Manufacturing Kentucky Fried Chicken – Mike Craddick Anita Murphy Knowledge Tree – Andy Gattas PROJECT GRADUATION Malco Theaters – Larry Etter Food CONTRIBUTIONS The Mail Center – Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mr. and Mrs. Louis Costabile – Chairs Weber Gold Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Mike Malone Bar $500+ Mr. and Mrs. Carey Marrs Mr. and Mrs. Rick James – Chairs John and Susan Bills Sharon Masterson Mr. and Mrs. William Powers Karen McCracken Bartenders Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Rick McCue Tim Coyle Council #9317 Knights of Mr. and Mrs. Gene McGinnis Columbus – Glenn Carpenter Friend Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. Michael Moore $100-$249 Mr. and Mrs. Phil Morreo Check In Mr. and Mrs. Stan Addison Mr. and Mrs. James Murphree Mr. and Mrs. Duane Sell – Chairs Mr. and Mrs. Michael Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Murphy Elliott Data Systems – Lori Wade Mr. and Mrs. Tim Myers Check Out Amy Fielder Mr. and Mrs. Ned Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams – Chairs Mr. and Mrs. John Frierott Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Nichols Mr. and David Boston – Chairs Thomas and Maritucker Hanemann Maureen Noland Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fetz Helen Hargest Roxanne Norvell Betty Siano Holland Studios Jim Orsak Mr. and Mrs. James Holthouser Sharon Pallme Mr. and Mrs. Michael Holzemer Dr. and Mrs. Carlo Pirani Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hudson Pat Powers Deacon and Mrs. Chuck Lightcap Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ruane Charles and Floyce Misenhelter Patti Russell Irene O. Smith Arnie Salazar Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Schnell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schadrack Lisa Schneider Gifts In-Kind/Service & Additional Kathy Schober Monetary Gifts Cmdr. And Mrs. Paul Schuhlein Sissy Aeschilman Joseph Sena Audiographics Masterworks, LLC Becky Siano Special thanks to the following – Julie Ballard Mr. and Mrs. John Simonetti • The nationally recognized SBA Jazz Mike and Kimberly Boger Carla Smith and Rock & Soul Bands under the Mr. and Mrs. David Boston Leslie Smith direction, by the equally wonderful, Jan Bounds Sonic – Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Crawford Tom Link Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brown Stereo One – Mr. and Mrs. K. David Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Brown Zarshenas

11 Bette Thompson Pat Foster Patti Russell Samantha Thompson Leslie Gattuso Rachel Sajas Karen Timmins Luann Gilman Christine Salazar Tony McGehee State Farm Pam Gordon Lisa Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Kreg Treece Eleanor Gaulden Colin Schuhlein Valorie Valle Debbie Graham Shannon Schuhlein Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace Guy’s Formal Wear Pam Schnell Leigh Ann Walters Cindy Hailey Coach Don Sebren Sherry Williams Lisa Hicks Mary Sell Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson Amy Hogan Irene O. Smith Wolfchase Honda Holland Studio of Photography Chris Sniezak Kipp Holmes Pandora Stafford Trivia Nights for Project Graduation Huey’s St. Benedict Crossroads Concert Series Sissy Aeschliman Sandi Hughes St Benedict Theatre Department Alan Jackson Fan Club Incredible Pizza Anne Stoddard Julie Bardos Terri Jackson Dorothy Sutherland Ernie Barrasso Tommy Jackson Patrice Tharpe Bartlett Music Jim’s Place East Leslie Throneberry Bartlett Pediatric Dentistry Carley Johnston TJ Mulligan’s John Barzizza Diane Johnston Claire Tolivar Cathy Bascom Chuck Kantor George Valadie Beauti Control – Marsha Ditz Greg Kemp, DDS Nancy Valadie John Bills KD Krystals Diane Vickers Susan Bills Eva Lantrip Kerry Vincent Darla Boston Lexus of Memphis – Gary York Jennifer Wakefield David Boston Libby’s Flowers David Walters Brooklyn Bridge Italian Restaurant Carol Livingston Holly Walters Sharon Brown Pam Loeffel Leigh Ann Walters Mary Helen Byran Judy Longoria Andrea Warling Buckley’s Cathy MacDonald Donna Weber Maria Bunch Malco Theatres Mark Weber JoBeth Burcl Coach Caleb Marcum Garth Webster Café Society Cary Marrs Yvette Webster Cain Carson Kim Martin Gary York Dena Chavez Master Design Maria Yoser Chili’s Grill & Bar Sharon Masterson Leslie Zarshenas CiCi Pizza Buffet Joyce McCue Ziba – Nice Hair The Commissary Lori McCue Cookie Lee Jewelry Memphis Pizza Cafe Cook’s Pest Control Memphis Redbirds Cordova Bowling Memphis Zoo Cordova Tans Vicki Miller Cordova Wellness Center Tina Mills Corky’s Dee Dee Morreo Mindy Costabile Lynn Nelson Costco Newk’s – Collierville Cover to Cover Bookstore Christine Nichols Dan McGuiness Pub Beth Packard Richard DeSaussure Sharon Pallme Suzanne DeSaussure Parker Uniforms The Dive Shop Perkins Family Restaurant Jenny Engler Fran Pier Bonita Esrael Carlo Pirani, DDS Craig Esrael Dee Pitawanakwat Economy Rental Playhouse on the Square Fantastic Sam’s Mike Pulido, DDS Monica Faquin Rendezvous

12 Development

SBA Board of Advisors Completes Second Year By Michael D. Allen, Chair

I remember the call distinctly. “….we’re putting this new Board together…..” “….I need someone to Chair it….” “….your name came up….” I said “yes” because it is hard for me to say “no” - except to my kids. Now, two years into it, we are formed, functional (most of the time) and quite unlike most school boards that you may be familiar with. Our role is, as the name implies “advisory”. We are hopefully a good sounding board for Mr. Valadie, the occasional provider of a new idea or different perspective and when necessary - we run a little interference or provide a bit of “cover” all in SBA’s best interest. Areas our Board remains focused on include: • Keeping our technology resources current for students and faculty • Developing a long term financial plan to reduce our debt, increase our tuition assistance endowment and fund future capital and maintenance needs • Ongoing development of a Building & Grounds capital needs plan • Soliciting input from parents, students, alumni and the community at large With the close of the school year, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Buzzy Barnett, Jeff Bogue (current Secretary) and Eric Mathews who will be rotating off the Board as their terms have expired. I am also very happy to let you know that Mike Waddell has been elected the Board Chair for the next school year and he will be assisted by Don Williams as Vice Chair and Mindy Costible as Secretary. Wishing you a continued safe, relaxing summer.

St. Benedict Fall and Spring events to benefit the Annual Fund!

St. Benedict will host two fun and exciting events giving SBA parents, alumni and friends an opportunity to gather and meet each other.

SBA Annual Golf Tournament Friday, October 22 Memphis National Golf Club (brochure included in this issue)

SBA 1st Annual Spring Fling Fashion Show Saturday, March 26

Look for upcoming details at registration, in Monday Mail and on our website for exciting information about both fun events. We hope you will consider participating to support the Annual Fund and for the opportunity to gather and meet other SBA families and friends.

13 Parent Connection

Mark Your Calendars! ADMISSIONS & GUIDANCE INFORMATION

AUGUST ADMISSIONS - 9...... New Parent Orientation Meeting Beginning August 1, applications for the 2011-12 school 10...... Registration year are now being accepted. Please visit our website at 12...... First day of classes for new students only www.sbaeagles.org. for admissions procedures and to 13...... First full day of classes for all students download an application or you may call the Admissions Office SEPTEMBER at 260-2875 to receive an admissions packet by mail. 6...... Labor Day (no classes) PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: All siblings who wish to attend OCTOBER St. Benedict must complete the Application for Admission. If 8...... End of 1st academic quarter you have questions, please contact Ann O’Leary, Director of ...... Professional Day (no classes) Admissions, at 260-2875 or [email protected]. 11...... Fall break (no classes) 13...... School-wide standardized testing (noon dismissal) GUIDANCE – 21-23...... Fall Production-Harvey Parents of seniors (Class of 2011) – if you would like a 22...... Eagle Golf Tournament-Memphis National conference concerning college plans for your child, please E-mail Senior Counselor Mary Cox at [email protected]. to NOVEMBER set up an appointment. Please see the following schedule for 1...... All Saints Day (Holyday-no classes) College Entrance Testing. 14...... Open House for prospective students 20...... Project Graduation Trivia Night ACT TEST DATES 24...... Begin Thanksgiving Break Test Date Registration Deadline 29...... Classes resume Sept. 11, 2010 August 6, 2010 DECEMBER Oct. 23, 2010 Sept. 17, 2010 4...... High School Placement Test Dec. 11, 2010 Nov. 5, 2010 8...... Feast of the Immaculate Conception Feb. 12, 2011 Jan. 7. 2011 ...... (Holyday-no classes) Apr. 9, 2011 Mar. 4, 2011 11...... Make-up High School Placement Test 17...... ½ day – End of semester, begin Christmas break June 11, 2011 May 6, 2011

JANUARY Registration is available online at www.act.com. 3...... Classes resume SBA Code needed for registration is 430-451. 17...... Martin Luther King Day (no classes) 22-25...... March for Life Trip SAT TEST DATES Test Date Registration Deadline FEBRUARY Oct. 9, 2010 Sept. 10, 2010 5...... High School Placement Test 21...... Faculty Retreat (no classes) Nov. 6, 2010 Oct. 8, 2010 26...... Project Graduation Trivia Night Dec. 4, 2010 Nov. 5, 2010 Jan. 22, 201 Dec. 23, 2010 MARCH Mar. 12, 2011 Feb. 11, 2011 11...... End of 3rd academic quarter 14...... Begin Spring Break May 7, 2011 Apr. 8, 2011 21...... Classes resume June 4, 2011 May 6, 2011 26 ...... Fashion Show 31- April 3...... Spring Musical-Sound of Music Registration is available online at www.collegeboard.com. SBA Code needed for registration is 430-451. APRIL 16...... Prom ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM – is required in order 21...... Holy Thursday (1/2 day-begin Easter Break) for a student to get a Driver’s Permit. Students may pick up a 25...... Classes resume form in the front office during regular office hours. Please have MAY student Social Security Number to complete the form. 12...... Baccalaureate-Church of the Incarnation, 7:00 pm 13...... Commencement-Hope Church, 7:00 pm ...... Senior Project Graduation Party 24-27...... Final exams 27...... Last Day of classes, ½ day

14 Parent Connection

News From Home & School Association Project Graduation

Our Home & School Association had a very successful The 2010 Project Graduation was a huge success, with the year. All our events were very well attended and parents and graduates enjoying a fun event all through the night capped students were very appreciative. We would like to thank our off by collecting their prizes and “goody bags” full of great stuff committee chairs and volunteer parents who gave so much of for college. Senior Parents, be sure to be on the look out for their time to make it all possible. A special thank you to Joyce information on Project Graduation for the class of 2011. The McCue for her two years as Co-President. Joyce has moved to support fundraisers – Trivia Nights are set (see calendar in this Virginia and she and her family will be truly missed. Shannon issue). PG is a fun event for the graduates, but for all involved, Schuhlein will be Co-President for the year 2010-11. We are too. Volunteers and ideas are needed. Chairs for this year’s very pleased she has agreed to step in. event are Sissy Aeschliman and Chuck Kantor. They will be We will need parent volunteers for next year and help at available at registration with all the information you will need. registration. If you are interested, please contact Barbara Hervey at [email protected] or 674-1658. It will only take a couple hours and it is a good opportunity to meet a lot of new parents. Make sure you watch Monday Mail for information about meetings, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities for 2010-2011. We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, again, for a great 2009-10. See you in August!

Home and School Association Officers – Co-Presidents: Barbara Hervey, Shannon Schuhlein Treasurer: DeeAnn Van Hoeck Secretary: Rose Paratore Special Committee Chairs: Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Claire Tolivar, DeeAnn Van Hoeck Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days – Claire Tolivar First Friday Adoration – Fashion Show – Honor Society Reception – Jill Frierott Project Graduation – Sissy Aeschliman, Chuck Kantor Eagle Bucks – Jill Frierott Used Uniform Sale – Kim Turner Spirit Shop- Julie Bardos Activities: bout ur aith Junior Ring Ceremony – Barbara Hervey, Kelly Jeffrey A O F Father/Daughter Dance – Father/Son Redbird Game – Julie Bardos Mother/Daughter Tea – Debbie Demiroz † In Memoriam Mother/Son Dinner – Nancy Wiley Class Representatives: The faculty, staff and students of St. Benedict at Auburndale Seniors: offer our most sincere condolences to all those families who Juniors: have lost loved ones. We remember them and all our dearly Sophomores: beloved in our daily prayers and Masses. Freshmen: Romy Schaaf Robert Chapman, 60, father of Amanda Bailey Bogart (’97) passed away on May 30, 2010. We need help for a number of these positions. Contact David Dunham (’02), 26, brother of John Dunham (’94) Barbara Hervey, 674-1658, if you are interested. and brother-in-law of Lulie Wahid Dunham (’95), passed away You can find the 2010/11 Membership Form on the web on June 30, 2010. site at www.sbaeagles.org, click ”parents” – dues are $40.00.

15 About Our Faith

About Our Faith Reflection St. Benedict Theology By John Phillips, SBA Theology Teacher teachers enjoyed a moment with Father Ben As I entered my first year as a Theology Bradshaw (front right) teacher at St. Benedict at Auburndale during a break of his day- last fall, I was looking forward to many long Theology of the Body interesting events. I attended Catholic Seminar on a Saturday in schools for twelve years, and most of my April at St. Francis Hospital. career has been spent in the Catholic The conference was school system. So I really wasn’t expecting sponsored by the Diocese much in the form of surprises. But little did I of Memphis Natural Family know that I would be presented with a surprise in October. One of my freshman students, Brittney Beckham, approached me one day after class and asked me if I would be her sponsor for the Sacrament of Confirmation as she entered the Catholic faith. This was a first for me. Of course, I said yes. I was honored and felt blessed that a student would consider me for such an important role in her life. I was confirmed in my Catholic elementary school, and since my entire family is Catholic, I really have never known or have been associated with someone converting to Catholicism. The process was enjoyable and enlightening, as was the ceremony at the Easter Vigil at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Planning Center under the direction of Mary Pat Van Epps. At Signed with the gift of the Spirit in Confirmation, Christians more perfectly become the image of their Lord and are filled front (from left) Eric Wells, Laura Cheseldine, Erin Seboldt and with the Holy Spirit to help overcome the tendency to sin Father Bradshaw. (concupiscence) that remains after Baptism. They bear witness Back (from left) Patrick Smith John Paul Masterson, NFP to him before all the world and eagerly work for the building Director Mary Pat Van Epps and John Phillips. up of the Body of Christ. This is living out the mission entrusted The Theology faculty was also awarded the 2009-10 to us by Christ and expressed preeminently in the Eucharistic Certificate of Excellence in Catechist Faith Formation by the liturgy. It is a wonderful Sacrament of Initiation that sometimes is Diocesan Office of Catechesis this spring (front, from left) even often misunderstood by members of the Catholic Church. Christine Giles, Eric Wells, Joan Best, Laura Cheseldine, John I am happy that Brittney chose me to be her sponsor. But Phillips and Erin Seboldt; (back from left) SBA Principal George I am even happier that she has been called to Catholicism to Valadie, John Paul Masterson, Patrick Smith and Khira Rotty. renew her faith in God. The term catholic means “universal.” The student body at St. Benedict at Auburndale is not entirely made up of Catholics. Brittney represents the school’s philosophy The last all-school Mass of the year was celebrated by St. that we, as Catholics, welcome all to share in our life in Christ, Francis Pastor and Diocesan Vicar General Monsignor Peter especially our students, whether they be Catholic or not. Being a Buchignani. Following Mass, students and faculty took the Confirmation sponsor has been a big reason why I have enjoyed opportunity to sing “Happy Birthday” to Monsignor and present my first year at St. Benedict, since it has brought me closer to him with a couple of birthday gifts, including an Honorary SBA God as well. Diploma, and to thank him for all he has done and continues to do for SBA. A very busy person in the Diocese, Monsignor The Faith is Strong at SBA finds time to also serve on the inaugural St. Benedict High School’s SBA Advisory Board. annual Crowning of Mary Monsignor accepts his ceremony provided students gifts from incoming SGA the opportunity to honor the President Cody Hubbard Blessed Mother with prayers, (left) and incoming songs and flowers. Selected Senior Class President to crown the Blessed Mother John Bamrick with a grin are seniors Sarah Longoria and thanks. “Even though I graduated from another school here in Memphis, I do love SBA and enjoy (left) and Christina Vanelli. Each being a part of all the theology class, then, placed flowers activities. These gifts around the foot of the courtyard mean so much and I will prayer garden statue of Mary. display my new diploma proudly,” he said.

16 Faculty Focus

SBA Says Farewell to Veteran Teacher Mademoiselle Joan Best By Mary Lou Stauffer, SBA English Teacher and friend of Ms. Best

“So long, farewell, alveidezig, GOOD BYE“: words to a once popular song from The Sound of Music. The Von Trapp to important French “holidays” knowing they will reap the family is benefits. Brie, éclairs and of course, “William Faulkner’s leaving their favorite quiche” are always a part of the celebratory cuisine. homeland (okay, the quiche being Faulkner’s favorite may be a for a better, stretch…but who cares? It’s delicious!) safer life. It No longer will the halls of SBA ring out with a bon jour is a bitter every morning! But, SBA wishes Joan the best (no pun sweet intended) as we release her to enjoy the wonderful world moment! of retirement. We know she will be sleeping late, traveling, We, at St. reading, working crossword puzzles, drinking tea and Benedict, experiencing all the good things retirement brings. Ainsi, know that feeling of happiness and sadness, as an icon of Best Mademoiselle, au revoir! Vous allez nous manquer our school bids us adieu, not for a safer life, but for the énormément! good life that comes with retirement. Ms. Joan Best has put in her time at SBA for the last 22 years. But she has actually Upon hearing of Ms. Best’s retirement, Auburndale and been teaching for 39 years! SBA alumni share their memories and thanks – Throughout the years, Joan has taught in a number of Donna Farnsworth Crisp (Auburndale ’79) – “I have places, experiencing the cold snow of Ohio and the warm many fond memories from Auburndale and you are certainly sun of Florida. SBA is the place she has called her “home high on the list of teachers….You had such a way of making away from home” upon returning to her hometown of history come alive!” Memphis. Imagine the number of minds she molded over Amber Reeves Williamson (SBA ’96) – "There aren’t the years! many educators who would sacrifice personal time to come For many years, Joan was the freshman English teacher in before school hours and teach a French III course to at SBA. She set the bar for those young minds, helping a single student, but you did exactly that …. and laid the students develop literary and writing skills that would be foundation for me to spend an unforgettable year of college benefit them throughout high school, college and life. In in Lille, France.” her own high school and college life, Joan worked as an Brad Stidham (SBA ’00) – "I loved your class with intern in the Tennessee government. (Her boss, I believe, wonderful reading assignments, enthusiasm and keen was Al Gore senior!). It is no wonder, then, that when SBA insights you provided which surely helped me develop my was in need of an additional government teacher, that Joan critical reading skills for my future profession as an attorney.” stepped in with the expertise necessary to teach seniors the Sarah Dickens Evans (SBA’01) – "I still remember intricate workings of the American government! freshman English class with you crawling on the floor to act Even so, it is the beauty of the French language that out a part in a play; it is a part of high school I will never Joan has passionately shared with everyone. In the early forget.” years, Joan scheduled trips to France so her students could Dr . Kay Habenicht (SBA ’01) – “You truly cared about use their newly acquired language and soak in the French us as people. You have touched so many of us over the culture. Meanwhile, SBA students and faculty look forward years…I am where I am today because of your hard work

17 Faculty Focus and dedication to me. Thanks for helping me become a at private schools in Memphis as Head of School, Principal, doctor.” College Counselor and has developed a curriculum and an in- Kevin Coll (SBA ’03) - … “as a public relations class program for students with special needs. Dr. Brock has professional and semi-professional writer I constantly hear also taught at the University of Memphis in the Department of you in my head saying ‘passive voice, passive voice!’ One Education where she was responsible for supervising student thing is for sure, Ms. Best, you will always be remembered teachers and teaching Models of Instruction and Classroom by me for your passion, dedication and love for your Management at the graduate level. students.” Amy Winkler (SBA ’07) – “Thank you for your Science Teacher Travels to China enthusiasm for teaching and for creatively integrating the material we covered into our lessons. You incorporated SBA science teacher Michelle Wilkes (’02) was invited by the material with everyday life, but also emphasized the the Memphis Zoo to travel to China in May with their research importance of God in our lives.” team to work with China researchers, reserve managers, Anna Cabe (SBA ’09) – “While our classes were foresters, and policy makers to coordinate the next phase of interesting, to say the least, perhaps the most I learned from a landscape-level biodiversity conservation initiative in the you was a desire to live life fully and purposefully as you Qinling Mountains of central China. During part of her stay, have. If one woman could do everything you have done and Michelle worked at a salamander farm. Michelle learned that impacted as many people as you have, what is stopping giant salamanders are an endangered species because they me from following my dreams and making a difference? are hunted And, so Ms. Best, I thank you for being an example worth for medical emulating…” purposes and for St. Benedict Welcomes New their meat, Academic Affairs Director which is considered St. Benedict welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Brock as Director a delicacy. of Academic Affairs. She assumes this position upon the The Chinese retirement of Dr. Wanda Winnette who has served for five giant years in this capacity at the school. salamander Dr. Brock has 20 years of experience in education as a is the teacher and in administration. She received her Bachelor largest living of Science Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State amphibian University and can followed by reach over a Master of 1.8 meters Science in in length. Psychology Here, she from the holds a University of 16-year old Memphis and female used for breeding in captivity. Michelle follows-up this her Ed.D. in exciting adventure to China with a summer internship at the Curriculum zoo to gain research for her master thesis in Biology. and Instruction from the College of Education at the University of Memphis. She has served in educational administration

18 Faculty Focus SBA Welcomes a Flock of Little Eagles Several faculty members have recently had new family members enter the world

Nancy and George Valadie welcomed their first grandchild, William Brady Cottle, born on May 5 (8 lbs, 1 oz). He is the son of Katy and Clint Cottle of Memphis.

English teacher and yearbook sponsor Mary Skierczynski welcomed her first child, Lucy McGuire Skierczynski, on May 6 (6 lbs, 11 oz.).

History Department Chair Kristen Browning welcomed Samantha Kristine Browning on June 17 (6 lbs, 10 oz.).

Alumni Director Bret Bilbrey welcomed his first nephew, Brandon Fenwick Simkanin on June 14 (6 lbs, 11oz).

19 Headline News

St. Benedict Knowledge Bowl Team Wins TV Championship

The St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Knowledge Bowl teams enjoyed great success this year as they captured their second TV championship. The school’s team has advanced to the “Final Four” in the WREG-TV Mid-South Knowledge Bowl Competition the past six years with two runner-up finishes and now two championships. This year’s TV team won a decisive victory (230-135) in the championship match with Christian Brothers High School. The school has several teams that compete in academic bowl competitions throughout the year. The TV team captured BOP Director David Boyd (left) congratulates SBA the 32-team, WREG-TV competition by defeating Arlington, honorees at the Awards ceremony along with ceremony Ridgeway, Munford, Collierville (last year’s champion) in the Emcee Tom Prestigiacomo (right) – Mr. Valadie, Coach semi-finals and CBHS for the championship. Each of the team Angie Buchanan-Volleyball Coach of the Year, Hannah members received scholarship monies for their success. Kurtz-Volleyball Top Five Finalist, Paul Frierott-Athlete of the Year Top Five Finalist and Colin Schuhlein-Scholar Athlete Top Five Finalist. (Not pictured-Callie Tran-Scholar Athlete Top Five Finalist.)

St. Benedict Senior Receives Two Military Academy Appointments

St. Benedict graduating senior Colin Schuhlein received, a rare, two appointments to military academies – the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He has accepted the appointment to the Naval Academy and was recognized at the Senior Awards Ceremony by Mrs. Sandra Hannah (right), who

Members and sponsors of the St. Benedict Knowledge Bowl TV team gather in celebration of their second TV championship; (from left) sponsor Erin Seboldt, junior Louis De Gruy, seniors Dylan Holzemer, Nick Foster, Rebekah Herrman, Principal George Valadie, senior Nathan Cummings and sponsor Patrick Smith.

SBA Takes Home Two BOP® Team Trophies It took all he could muster for Mr. Valadie to hold onto and carry out the two trophies (see Sports section) awarded SBA at the Annual Commercial Appeal Pepsi Best of the Preps awards ceremony in early June. Those athletes, coaches and staff on hand were elated when SBA’s name was called as winning the represented the Department of the Navy and the Blue and Division II-AA Team Champion Award and the Female Division Gold Office of West Tennessee. Colin’s father Commander Paul Team Champion Award. Schuhlein was on hand for the congratulations. Mrs. Hannah SBA has won the BOP team awards in the past, most said that an average 17,500 applications are made and only recently last year for the Division II-AA Award, but not two in 1,240 appointments are offered. Colin’s education at the Naval one year. Each trophy will remain on display in the main office Academy is valued at $385,000. until next year’s BOP awards program.

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2009-2010 Senior Awards The Right Choice Award The 2010 is presented graduating by a vote of class of 249 the senior was offered class to those over 470 merit- classmates who based college they feel stand scholarships up for what is valued at $10 .4 right in a society million . and culture that exert pressure to do otherwise. This year’s recipients are Sarah Longoria and Colin Schuhlein. Valedictorian was Rebekah Herrman with the highest cumulative GPA She will attend Christian Brothers University. William Ralston Callie Tran and James Riley were named Co- received the Helen T. Salutatorians for the second highest cumulative GPA. Callie “Sandy” Riggs Scholarship will attend St. Louis University and James will attend Mississippi Award to use at the college State University. of his choice. The Riggs Award is presented to the Colin Schuhlein received student who has shown the Christian Witness Award, outstanding accomplishment, the highest honor presented exemplary behavior and a to an SBA student. The dedication to furthering his Christian Witness award education. defines that student who lives his faith and witnesses that faith to those around him. Colin was selected by a vote SENIOR SUPERLATIVES (selected by senior class) - of the SBA faculty. MOST DEDICATED: Lori McCue, Andrew Thomas MOST SPIRITED: LeeAnn Schober, Boomer Martin Michael Hogan MOST LIKELY TO BE REMEMBERED: Taylor King, Tim (left) and Colin Duncan Schuhlein (right) CONTRIBUTED MOST TO THE CLASS: Melissa Barnett, and Paige Bolden Michael Hogan and Mary-Kate MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED: Callie Tran, Nathan Cooke were Cummings selected Mr. and BEST ALL AROUND: Paige Bolden, Colin Schuhlein Miss SBA, in a tie, MOST TALENTED: Natalie Smith, Ian Miller as the ideal SBA MOST ATHLETIC: Rasie Turner, Paul Frierott students by the FRIENDLIEST: Katie Jarvis, Michael Sena faculty. WITTIEST: Christina Vanelli, Wen Powers

Major Michael Schoenborn presents a full Army ROTC Allie and Matt Hotz received the Golden Eagle Award Scholarship to for soaring beyond the expectations that others set before Kyle Treece which them. They were he plans to use selected by a vote at Mississippi of the faculty for State University. their determination, Following his diligence and collegiate career, dedication. Kyle will be commissioned in the U.S. Army.

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Brea Armstong and Andrew Thomas were selected by Matt Murphy placed first in the the Germantown Exchange Club to receive their Youth of the CBU Engineering Competition in the Month Award in April. Tower category in April. Nathan Cummings was named a National Merit Finalist Scholarship winner for the Georgia Institute of Technology. The following students captured Ginna Hargest was recognized for having perfect awards in the annual Foreign Language attendance throughout her four years of high school. Fair at the University of Memphis in The WalMart Family Foundation Scholar Award was April – first place in projects-Louis presented to Daryl Stephens. Focht, John Hofer; third place in Crafts-Hayden Morrissett, Michael Senior Presented Steele. LifeBlood Scholarship SBA’s Chapter of the Governor’s Schools Selections National Honor Society, in partnership with Lifeblood, SBA students holds yearly fall and spring selected by blood drives. This was the Tennessee second year for LifeBlood Governor’s to offer scholarship monies Schools for 2010 when a school reaches its are; (from left) goal based on enrollment. Marc Cabe For the second year SBA Governor’s School has met and exceeded for International the goal by collecting 121 Studies, Katie units of blood. Ryan McGinn was presented with this year’s Incardona and scholarship from LifeBlood representative Shelly Sumner for his Leigh Pinkston, Governor’s School for the Humanities dedication to the success of the SBA blood drives. and Thomas Summers, Governor’s School for Emerging Technologies. The following seniors completed their two-year commitment to the Bridge Builders leadership program and graduated this SBA, in support of the annual Kids Kan winter/spring food spring – Lauren Baskin, Nikki Benedetti, Hunter Black, drive effort, laid claim, once again, to the school championship Paige Bolden, Sheena Boyce, Veronica Brown, Bryan award for the most cans donated. Davidson, Katherine Gaudino, Brittney Gregory, Allie Hotz, Katie Jarvis, Aaron Knox, Lori McCue, Patrick The following math students competed in the annual McGinnis, Chelsea Orland, Kristel Quon, Ariel Revere, Tennessee Math Teachers Association (TMTA) competition Ashley Simien, Rasie Turner, Christina Vanelli, Ryan at CBU and were extremely successful in their categories – Wynne, Layla Zashenas . Algebra I, Top 15%-Tristan Garner; Algebra II, Top 25%-Allie Cumings; Geometry, Top 10%-Brandon Brown; Pre- Calculus, Top 15%-Katie Incardona, Statistics, tied for First Achievements Place-Jake Conroy, Jacob Wiley. Also representing SBA in the competition – Algebra I-Trey Haff, Crain Hubbard, SBA’s Commercial Appeal Academic All-Stars were Caitlin McCurdy, Connor Ryan, Sara Stukenborg; honored at a luncheon in May along with others from schools Algebra II-Wendy Alyea, Matt Chernauskas, Will Doster, around the Mid-South. They gather here with Mr. Valadie Zach Noelke, Erica Ring, Catherine Stukenborg, following the luncheon at the Hilton Hotel; (front from left) Mr. Thomas Summers; Geometry-Renee Adamec, Morgan Valadie, Callie Tran, Leigh Pinkston, Rebekah Herrman, Baioni, Brandon Brown, Aaron Cummings, Alex Louis De Gruy, Theo Sell; (middle row from left) Karl Graziosi, Rachel Sowell, Brittany Taylor, Casey Wagner; Schwab, Bryan Pre-Calculus-Colleen Cummings, Katie Incardona, Zack Davidson, Lori Miller, Connor Mitchell, Helena Orgeron, Karl Schwab, McCue, Jake Taylor Seaman, Theo Sell, Peter Trzil, Paul Wagner; Conroy; (back row Calculus-Nathan Cummings, Wes Hendren, Rebekah from left) Dylan Herrman, Adam Marchand, James Riley. Holzemer, Nathan Cummings, Colin Harold Pierson received the Memphis Central Rotary Schuhlein. Club Character Achievement Award and $1,000 check recognizing him for concern for others, strength of purpose and commitment to excellence.

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Leigh Pinkston participated in the National Achievement sacrifices his parents make to provide for his education, that of Scholarship Program through the 2009 PSAT/NMSQT testing his two brothers and a sister and for the interest the teachers program. She is among 4,700 across the country who at St. Benedict take as they go above and beyond to help all participated. the students. He says, “At St. Benedict, God’s love is present everyday through prayers said before and after each class National Spanish Exam Award winners are – State of period, in readings and at Mass, and through the teachers. My Tennessee Silver Medal (third in the state)-Lizzie Rapalo; faith in God has grown because of prayer and great people to gold medals-Lilianna Clark, Lizzie Rapalo; silver medals- lean on. My formal Catholic education may end in the future, Carolina Flores, Katie Incardona; bronze medals- but my internal Catholic education will grow like there’s no Rhiannon Black, Chase Colling, Katie Frierott, Julia tomorrow.” Lima, Caitlin Terry; Honorable Mention-Wendy Alyea, Ivy-Lynn Anderson, Holly Black, Carrie Cantin, Allison Mr. Valadie and Andrew’s parents were on hand to Fetz, Rebecca Haskins, Jake Jeffrey, Diego Lavarreda, congratulate Andrew Carmen Martinez, Anna McCrarey, Caitlin McCurdy, as he received Anne Marie Miller, Alanna Murphy, Jordan Norwood, his award; (from Anna Pallme, Bianey Paramo, Sarah-Claire Parker, left) Mr. Valadie, Kaitlyn Peperone, Katie Speer, Josh Stoddard, Denise Theresa Zazzara, Sweeney, Brittany Taylor, Kendall Tooker, Annelise Michael Zazzara, Vasques, Amanda Verhaak, Paige Williams. Tracey Russell Culley, daughter of Three students captured third place in the Mid-South Spring Mr. Russell; Andrew Stock Market Game – John Bamrick, Alex Bardos, Trey Zazzara; Chris Wilkins. Cathey, Mr. Russell’s nephew and SBA Paul Wagner was graduate (‘99) and awarded the Rensselaer fiancé Dana Watkins Polytechnic Institute Medal. and Drew Bringhurst, friend of the Russell family and SBA graduate (‘00). Jacob Wiley completed his service project for his candidacy for Eagle Scout The Eagle’s Eye Recognized by Press Association in May at Belmont Village Assisted Living. His project SBA’s student newspaper, The Eagle’s Eye, was included designing the recently recognized by the American Scholastic Press space for a flag pole for the Association (ASPA) for senior high schools with an enrollment American flag, seating area for of 500-1,000 in their Annual Review and Contest Awards. The the residents and raising of paper won First Place in competition with 14 other schools the flag at the facility. from across the country. Recognition of the paper’s award appeared in the Association’s publication, American Scholastic Andrew Zazzara Receives Scholarship for Essay Journalist. Newspaper sponsor is Dianna Cervetti. Senior Rising senior Andrew Zazzara was selected to receive the members Annual Bobby Russell Memorial Scholarship. The award was of this established by Mr. Russell’s family and friends following his year’s untimely death and is given annually to an SBA student based staff are; on an essay submitted. Mr. Russell was struck and killed by (below an automobile driven by an occupant under the influence. from left) The accident occurred while Mr. Russell was working in the Editor front yard of his home in 1995. His two sons, Trey (2000), Michael Wes (’98) are graduates of SBA. His wife, Dell, is a long-time Hogan, spokesperson for MADD (Mothers against Drunk Driving). A Reporter fund was established to afford a worthy SBA student tuition Meagan assistance based on the essay submitted and titled, “What a Nichols, Catholic School Education Means to Me.” Andrew’s essay, one Copy Editor, Lori McCue and Reporters Becca Horton and of many, was anonymously selected by the scholarship fund Wen Powers; (top from left) Page Editors Paige Bolden committee. and Andrew Thomas. In his essay, Andrew expresses his appreciation for the

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ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE ARTS areas of high school musical theatre in the Mid-South. Twenty schools participated and SBA had finalists in seven categories – Music & Drama Departments Get Around Town Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Scenic Design, Best Actor – Wen Powers as Don Lockwood, Best Colin Pitawankwat was selected to the All-West Blue Supporting Actor – Michael Robinson as Cosmo, Best Jazz Band for trumpet Nikki Baker and Megan Schwab Cameo Performance – Mary Kate Henderson as the represented SBA at the UT-Martin Honor Band Symposium in Hairdresser and Best Direction – Cindy Wells & Bret January. Bilbrey . In addition, some of the cast members appeared on All-West Honors Choir selections were: Madeline Marconi morning TV and Jenny Mills. programs – Michael The SBA Robinson, band classes Biannca held a workshop Macchiarella for 7th and 8th and Wen grade music students from Powers St. Francis of appeared Assisi School this on “Good spring. Under Morning, the direction of Memphis” SBA instrumental on WHBQ- music teacher Channel 13 and Michael, Mary Kate Henderson and Wen Tom Link and St. appeared on “Live at 9” on WREG-Channel 3. Francis music teacher and SBA alum Jordan Wells (’04), the young students interacted and performed with the high school Visual Artists Claim Recognition students. The following students received certificates for art submitted The SBA to the annual Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Art Exhibit Jazz Band, at St. Francis Hospital – Michael Allen and Rebecca Noel once again, for photography and Allison Fetz for her pastel drawing. As was selected an added honor, these students’ art was selected by St. Francis to provide Hospital to become a part of their permanent collection. entertainment Brianna Averwater’s art was selected for the recently for the annual renovated LeBonheur Hospital’s permanent collection. Her Catholic work was selected from 3,500 submitted. Schools Allison Fetz and Ashlyn Robinson had art “Angels of selected by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art for their the School first community-created, community-curated Memphis Scene Awards” dinner. This year some band alumni joined the exhibition in the youth group in a very entertaining evening of music. They were division. All 85 pieces of congratulated by Bishop J. Terry Steib for their talent and artwork submitted for the service. exhibition were featured St. Benedict’s in a PowerPoint show and th spring musical, reception on June 5 and Singin’ in are on exhibition until the Rain, was through July. Ashlyn’s work nominated in was titled “Jazz Cats” and several categories Allison’s (pictured here) was in the first in honor of B.B. King. Her Orpheum High work was also selected by School Musical the museum to be featured Theatre Awards. on the cover of their The program events brochure that has a recognizes circulation of 5,000. achievement in all

24 On & Off Campus

A Classical Art and History Education for (front to back) Students, Parents and Teachers Derek Crowder, Dr. David Crowder, By Sandi Chando, Trip Sponsor John Gavin, Theresa Ong, Spain’s Gaudi, Picasso, Velázquez, Goya and El Gretchen Smith, Greco and Italy’s Michelangelo, Raphael, Bramante and all Holly Graham and things Roman delighted the eyes and minds of SBA students Sandi Chando and parents June 6-17. The school-sponsored educational try their hands trip allowed six students of the group of 22 to complete at cooking at the college level study abroad credits experiencing classic art, Apicius Culinary architecture and ancient history. Some interesting aspects School in Florence, of the trip included transportation by overnight ferry across Italy. the Mediterranean Sea from Barcelona to the port of Rome, The SBA night high-speed trains, a funicular on the Isle of Capri, a catamaran at Davis-Kidd across the Bay of Naples and the subways of Madrid. Cooking Booksellers school in Florence and gladiator school in Rome were hands- in April raised on activities enjoyed by all travelers. The Vatican City tour, a $500 for the visit to St. Peter’s and St. John Lateran and the catacombs of library. Offering St. Sebastian made a spiritual impact on all participants. Some entertainment were lucky enough to see Pope Benedict XVI make his rounds for Davis-Kidd Wednesday morning in St. Peter’s Square. Chaperones for this patrons were trip were Sandi Chando and Karen Terre. Michael Robinson Next June SBA students, parents, teachers and alumni and Wen Powers. will travel to England, Scotland and Ireland with National Education Travel Company (NETC). For information contact Sandi Chando, [email protected] or Eric Talent Show Wells, [email protected]. winners wowed the students with their performances in the Gaudi’s Parc Guell in annual SGA Talent Barcelona, Spain was Show. Ian Miller an interesting stop for won first place with his guitar piece of a SBA travelers; (from left, song he wrote. front to back) Meghan Paul Wilson tied for O’Brien, Theresa Ong, second with his very Max Gavin, Katie Jarvis, unique dance with Nick Foster, Derek Michael Hogan and Carly Pirani’s parody Crowder, Gretchen Smith, and dance routine. Kristel Quon, Connor O’Brien, Alex Watson, Holly Graham and Dylan Holzemer.

College Credit Study Abroad students visit the Colosseum in Rome; (from left) Derek Crowder, Theresa Ong, Gretchen Smith, Holly Graham, Max Gavin and Dylan Holzemer.

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Ms. Cathleen Zeanah’s Creative Writing class enjoyed a special visit from COMMERCIAL APPEAL columnist Geoff Calkins, who spoke about his current journalism career following his earlier career as an attorney.

Capturing 3rd place were Christina Vanelli, Danielle Nesterwowich and Melanie Yerger with their tap routine.

Senior Class officers present their gift to the school following the Senior Awards Ceremony – a $3,000 check and a very unique clock that now hangs over the entrance to the dining Mu Alpha Theta’s annual Pi Day raised $1,000 that they hall; (from left) SGA rep Katie Jarvis, Treasurer Ariel Revere, donated to the Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis for their President Andrew Thomas, SGA rep Colin Schuhlein, Secretary efforts in Haiti. Pi Day raises money by encouraging students Mary-Kate Cooke, Chaplain Callie Tran, SGA rep Melissa to place money in jars of the teachers that want to get a Barnett, Vice President Boomer Martin and SGA rep Paige “pie” in the face and the sale of pie slices at all three lunches. Bolden. Teachers chosen this year were Dory Heideman, Bobby Lawrence (subbing for Tammi Portanova) and Patrick Smith. As the nephew of the Director of the Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis Dr. Gordon Kraus, Coach J.P. Masterson (center), a former president of Mu Alpha Theta at SBA (’03), accepts the money for the mission from Sponsor Mrs. Annette Dabaldo, President Callie Tran and Mr. Valadie.

26 Sports

2009-10 Athletic Awards And Achievements Defensive Player – Trey Wilkins Offensive Player – Chase Smith Senior Special Awards Eagle Award – Joey Piacenti, Megan Van Eaton Adam Casey – Smith Excellence Award Hustle Award – Joseph Hale Paul Frierott – SBA Male Athlete of the Year, SBA Nominee Most Outstanding Post – Symone Daniels for Best of Preps Male Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist) Most Outstanding Guard – Megan Van Eaton Katherine Gaudino – SBA Nominee for UNICO Brian Senior Leadership Award – Nikki Benedetti Piccolo Award Bowling: Alexis Lucus – SBA Female Athlete of the Year MVP – Alexis Lucus, Crosby Person Will Macpherson – Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete Eagle – Emily Anderson, Ryan Cooper School Representative Most Improved – Angela Vick, Blake Fatchett Joey Piacenti – SBA Nominee for UNICO Brian Piccolo Cheerleading: Award MVP – Kylie York LeeAnn Schober – SBA Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Most Dedicated – Valerie Holmes, Katie Zazzara Colin Schuhlein – SBA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year, Iron Eagle Award – Natalie Jackson, Hannah LaCroix SBA Nominee for Best of Preps Male Scholar Athlete of the Cross Country: Year (Top Five Finalist) MVP – Madison Lessley, Jay Gilman Nick Stengel – SBA Nominee for Memphis Chapter- Eagle – Kaitlyn Stoddard, Kyle Treece National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Award Most Improved – Holly Graham, Ricky Morning Kristen Sturdivant – SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Dance: Female Athlete of the Year Iron Eagle – Brea Armstong Callie Tran –Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete School Determined to Soar – Melissa Muns Representative, Best of Preps Female Scholar Athlete of the Football: Year Nominee (Top Five Finalist) MVP – Trey Wilkins Rasie Turner – Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Eagle – Nick Stengel Megan Van Eaton – Smith Excellence Award Coaches’ Award – Joseph Misenhelter Monsignor Buchignani Award – Beau Gordon Player of the Year – Will Macyauski Golf: MVP – Olivia Ruane, Crosby Person Eagle – Rasie Turner, Paul Wagner Rookie of the Year – Morgan Kahle Most Improved – Richard Ewing Lacrosse: MVP – Lauren Macyauski MVP Defense – Catherine Mitchner, Cody Thayer MVP Offense – Kristen Bianchi, Garrett Mills Eagle – Haley Krebs, Jacob Wiley Most Improved – Katelyn Anderson Hustle Award – Cody Thayer Front (from left) LeeAnn Schober, Soccer: Callie Tran, Megan Van Eaton, Katherine MVP – Julie Eckel, Paul Wagner Gaudino, Alexis Lucus and Kristen Eagle – Alexis Moore, Colin Schuhlein Sturdivant; Back (from left) Colin Best Defense –Mary-Kate Cooke, Callie Tran, Schuhlein, Will Macpherson, Adam Casey, Joey Picaenti, Paul Best Midfielder – Meredith Wilkes Frierott, Nick Stengel. Best Attack – Allie Cumings Picture inset – Rasie Turner 12th Player Award – Tori Cullen Softball: Team Awards MVP – Carlie King Baseball: Lady Eagle – Kristen Sturdivant Offensive Player of the Year – Bradley Noland Most Improved – Jennie Burks Pitcher of the Year – Sam Moll Swimming: Hustle Award – Eric Burcl MVP – Storm Jones, Karl Schwab Most Improved – Matt Haefer Eagle – Madeleine O’Kelly, Paul Wagner Captains – Blake Myers, Bradley Noland Rookie of the Year – Carmen Martinez, Clay Horton Basketball: Most Improved – Marley Mitchell, Stephen Schnell MVP – Paul Frierott

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Tennis: Peter Trzil – All-Metro Bowling MVP – Catherine Pera, Andrew Bolds Megan Van Eaton – All-Metro Basketball Eagle – Victoria Cullen, Jeff Hebert Angela Vick – All-Metro Bowling Most Improved – Christine Lake, Bernie Smith, Adam Casey Paul Wagner – All-Metro Soccer Rookie of the Year – Julia Lima, Ann Wallace, Alex Bolds Trey Wilkins – All-Metro Football Track & Field: Saeed Zarshenas – All-Metro Wrestling MVP – Allison Hotz, Brad Pitawanakwat Girls 4 x 100 Relay Team (Paige Bolden, Serina Eagle – Paige Bolden, Billy Payne Branch, Rebecca Butcher, Sarah Patchen) – All-Metro Rookie of the Year – Julie Eckel Track & Field Most Improved – LeeAnn Schober, John Lawson, Girls 4 x 200 Relay Team (Serina Branch, Rebecca Matt McCurdy Butcher, Kaitlyn Favorite, Sarah Patchen) – All-Metro Will to Win – Madison Lessley, Ryne Wilson Track & Field All Heart – Meagan Nichols Girls 4 x 400 Relay Team (Paige Bolden, Julie Eckel, Coaches’ Award –Lexie Armstrong, DeErica Blakely, Katelyn Graham, LeeAnn Schober) – All-Metro Track & Serina Branch, Michael Chernauskas, Daniel LaForce Field Volleyball: Girls 4 x 800 Relay Team (Julie Eckel, Katelyn MVP – Hannah Kurtz Graham, Meagan Nichols, Shannon Rooker) – All-Metro Eagle – Kirsten Rousseau Track & Field Most Improved – Rachel Schuman Coach Angie Buchanan – BOP Volleyball Coach of the Wrestling: Year MVP – Ryan Maginn, John Reber Eagle – Jeff Lamer Most Improved – Saeed Zarshenas

Best of Preps-All-Metro Recognition Amanda Ashe – All-Metro Bowling Andrew Bolds – All-Metro Tennis Matt Brint – All-Metro Soccer Michael Caprio – All-Metro Track & Field Mary-Kate Cooke – All-Metro Soccer Symone Daniels – All-Metro Basketball Julie Eckel – All-Metro Soccer Paul Frierott – All-Metro Basketball Jay Gilman – All-Metro Cross Country Samantha Hankins – All-Metro Softball Kristina Headrick – All-Metro Volleyball Allison Hotz – All-Metro Track & Field Allie Hotz captured the Girls Region Shot Put crown for Carlie King – All-Metro Softball the second straight year and finished fourth in the State. She Bradlee Kinney – All-Metro Softball is joined by the girls track team members who advanced Hannah Kurtz – All-Metro Volleyball (Top Five Finalist) to state; ( front from left) LeeAnn Schober, Paige Bolden, Jeff Lamer – All-Metro Wrestling Sarah Patchen; (back from left) Kaitlyn Favorite, Rebecca Madison Lessley – All-Metro Cross Country Butcher,Katelyn Graham, Julie Eckel, Allie Hotz, Meagan Mackenzie Logue – All-Metro Softball Nichols, Serina Branch and Shannon Rooker. Alexis Lucus – All-Metro Bowling (Top Five Finalist) Sam Moll – All-Metro Baseball All-Region, All-Tournament, All- Blake Myers – All-Metro Baseball State, Special Awards Bradley Noland – All-Metro Baseball Michael Caprio – 6th in State Pole Catherine Pera – All-Metro Tennis Vault Track & Field Crosby Person – All-Metro Bowling Mary Kate Cooke – All-Region Brad Pitawanakwat – All-Metro Cross Country Tournament & Tennessee High School Megan Pulido – All-Metro Volleyball Soccer Coaches Association All-State Ariel Revere – All-Metro Basketball Soccer LeeAnn Schober – All-Metro Track & Field Symone Daniels – 1st Team All- Colin Schuhlein – All-Metro Cross Country Region MVP, All-Region Tournament, Kristen Sturdivant – All-Metro Softball (Top Five Finalist) Collierville Dragon-Fire Tournament Kelsey Tompkins – All-Metro Volleyball MVP & Tennessee Sportswriters Callie Tran – All-Metro Soccer Association All-State Basketball

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Julie Eckel – All-Region, Tennessee High School Soccer 4 x 400 Girls Track Relay Team – Region Runner-up & Coaches Association & Tennessee Sportswriters Association All- 7th in State State Soccer; 2nd Team All-Region Basketball 4 x 800 Girls Track Relay Team – Region Runner-up & Paul Frierott – 1st Team All-Region, All-Tournament Team & 6th in State Ledbetter Better Player of the Game (vs. Bartlett) Basketball Volleyball – Region and State Champion & Memphis Sport Katherine Gaudino – Honorable Mention All-Region Magazine All-Stars Volleyball Coach Angie Buchanan – State Tournament Coach’s Jay Gilman – 3rd in State Cross Country Award, BOP Coach of the Year & Tennessee Sportswriters State Samantha Hankins – All-Region Softball Coach of the Year Volleyball Kristina Headrick – All-Region Volleyball Coach Julie Knowles – Division II-AA West Region Girls Allie Hotz – 2nd Team All-Region Basketball; Region Soccer Coach of the Year Champion & State 4th Place Track & Field Shot Put Trevor Jenkins – State Medalist Wrestling (6th Place) Superior Ranking Carlie King – All-Region Softball Baseball – BOP Dandy Dozen Bradlee Kinney – All-Region Softball Girls Basketball – BOP Dandy Dozen, State Top Ten Hannah Kurtz – All-Region & Tennessee Sportswriters All- (ranked 1st multiple weeks) State Volleyball Boys Cross Country – BOP Top Five Jeff Lamer – State Medalist (4th Place) & 7th Place Medalist Girls Cross Country – BOP Top Five Brute-Adidas All-American Nationals Wrestling Boys Soccer – BOP Dandy Dozen Reagan Larue – All-Region Softball Girls Soccer – BOP Top Five Madison Lessley – 9th in State Cross Country Softball – BOP Super Six Mackenzie Logue – All-Region Softball Track & Field – BOP Honor Roll-Allie Hotz, Ryan Maginn – State Medalist Wrestling (6th Place) Meagan Nichols, Brad Pitawankwat, LeeAnn Schober, Ashley Magnifico – Collierville Dragon Fire All-Tournament Girls 4 x 100 Relay, Girls 4 x 200 Relay, Girls 4 x 400 Relay, Basketball Girls 4 x 800 Relay Garrett Mills –All-Region Lacrosse Volleyball –BOP Top Five (finished 1st), 1st in State Blake Myers – Memphis Sport Magazine All-Star Wrestling – BOP Top Five Carly Priani – Honorable Mention All-Region Volleyball SBA – BOP 1st Place Division II-AA Team Award Megan Pulido –All-Region, State Tournament MVP & SBA – BOP 1st Place Girls Team Award Tennessee Sportswriters All-State Volleyball SBA – Memphis Sport Magazine High School Rankings – 4th Ariel Revere – 1st Team All-Region Basketball Overall, 4th Private School, 3rd Girls Sports LeeAnn Schober – Region Runner-up 300 Hurdles & 7th in State Track & Field Chase Smith – 2nd Team All-Region Basketball Greg Stratman – State Medalist (6th Place) Kristen Sturdivant – All-Region Softball Cody Thayer – All-Region Lacrosse Kelsey Tompkins – All-Region Volleyball Rasie Turner – Honorable Mention All-Region Basketball, SBA Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Megan Van Eaton – 1st Team All-Region & All-Region Tournament Basketball Trey Wilkins – 1st Team All-Region Offense Football, Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Football Saeed Zarshenas – State Medalist Wrestling (5th Place) Sharham Zarshenas – State Medalist Wrestling (6th Place) Girls Basketball – Region Runner-Up & State Final Four Boys Bowling – Region Runner-up & State Final Four Girls Bowling – Region &State Runner-up Boys Cross Country – County Runner-up & 3rd in State Girls Cross Country – 3rd in County & 6th in State Girls Golf – Region Runner-up & 6th in State Girls Soccer National Soccer Coaches Association of America Team Academic Award (’08-’09) Softball – Region Champion & Third in State Tournament 4 x 100 Girls Track Relay Team – 6th in State 4 x 200 Girls Track Relay Team – 5th in State

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Student-Athletes Champions in the Classroom Each year the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) honors those athletes and teams that have achieved superior academic records while participating in sports. Following are the teams that have achieved this recognition for 2009-10. TSSAA Outstanding Teams TSSAA Distinguished Teams 3 .0-3 .24 – GPA 3 .25-4 .0 – GPA # on team Sport # on team Sport 42 Baseball 12 Boys Bowling 11 Girls Bowling 29 Boys Basketball 44 Dance 28 Girls Basketball 27 Boys Lacrosse 14 Boys Cross Country 41 Girls Lacrosse 15 Girls Cross Country 8 Boys Tennis 15 Boys Golf 32 Boys Track & Field 15 Girls Golf 34 Boys Soccer 33 Girls Soccer 18 Softball 15 Boys Swim 13 Girls Swim 10 Girls Tennis 37 Girls Track & Field 32 Volleyball

Facts: SBA supports 23 sports, plus dance and cheer, with 526 student-athletes – 242 boys, 205 girls, with some playing more than one sport. There were 182 Scholar Athletes having a GPA of 3.5 or above – 75 boys, 107 girls. There were six Iron Eagles (athletes playing three sports) with five achieving scholar-athlete status.

Sports Highlights Coach David Gets Hall of Fame Honor

Lamer Medals at National Competition St. Benedict Head Football Coach Mike David has been Rising junior Jeff Lamer competed in the annual Brute notified that he will be inducted into the San Diego Adidas Nationals in Kansas City in March and came away as a County High School Football Medalist for the second year. Coaches Hall of Fame. Coach The Brute-Adidias Tournament is a national tournament David, who coached in the with an estimated 1,500 wrestlers (from first through twelfth San Diego area for a number grades) from the continental U.S. and Hawaii participating. To of years, had an overall claim an All-American title is extremely difficult. record of 114-54 with league Seven SBA wrestling team members and two wrestlers championships and state from other area schools participated in the tournament with appearances. He will receive Lamer, who captured the 7th place National medal for his his award next year at a formal weight class. induction ceremony.

Front - Bradley Spring Teams Finish Strong Linehan; Middle - Andrew Herrman, The SBA baseball, soccer, softball and track teams all James Bond, advanced to post-season action, again, this year. The softball Hunter Barker of team (24-14) went into the state tournament with another Collierville High region title under their belts and finished third in the state. School and Jeff The tennis teams had one of the most successful seasons Lamer; Back - in a while as they played out of regions to advance to the Trevor Jenkins, state quarterfinals. The doubles team of freshmanAlex Bolds Cody Platz of and senior Adam Casey advanced to the state finals. Players Fayette Academy, advancing this year were: Boys-Alex Bolds, Andrew Bolds, Ben Kurtz and Greg Stratman. Adam Casey, Jeffrey Hebert, Ronnie Sakaan and Ben

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Sell; Girls-Emily Civera, Victoria Cullen, Christine Lake, Soaring Eagles Track Club Julia Lima, Catherine Pera, Bernie Smith, Catherine Advance to Summer Regions Stukenborg and Ann Wallace. The track team was represented in the state meet by Paige Bolden, Serina Branch, Rebecca Butcher, Michael The Soaring Eagles Track Club, based at St. Benedict High Caprio, Julie Eckel, Kaitlyn Favorite, Katelyn Graham, School, recently competed in the Junior Olympics Track and Allie Hotz, Meagan Nichols, Sarah Patchen, Shannon Field Meet at Brentwood High School in Nashville, TN. The Rooker, LeeAnnSchober. All placed in the top ten in their Junior Olympics program is a series of progressional events events. consisting of Association and Regional meets, in which athletes have the opportunity to advance to the National College Bound Championships, held in Sacramento, CA. Athletes compete in Several Lady various levels according to their age group. All of the Soaring Eagle athletes Eagles members competed at the intermediate level (ages committed to play 14-15) or the young men/women level (ages 16-18). All six sports in college. athletes came home with top three medals, advancing to the Regional Level held in Monroe, LA. in July. Members of the Sheena club either attend or attended St. Benedict at Auburndale High Boyce, softball School in Cordova, TN. They are coached by SBA Head Track infielder for the Coach Dianna Cervetti. St. Benedict Lady Eagles softball team committed to play at Spelman College (Div. III-GSAC) next season.

Softball rightfielder Samantha Hankins signed to continue her career with the Lady Lynx at Rhodes College (Div.III-SCAC).

Two St. (from left)Aaron Caprio, 2nd place pole vault, intermediate; Benedict track Michael Caprio, 1st place pole vault, young men; Brad and field stars Pitawanakwat, 1st place 1500M and 5000M, young men; signed National Letters of Intent in Track with the University Alexa Armstrong, 2nd place 800M, 1500M, 4th place triple of Memphis Tigers (Div. 1.-Conf USA). Meagan Nichols jump, intermediate; Luke James, 3rd place 800M, young men; and Allie Hotz will join the Tigers track team next season – Colin Pitawanakwat, 3rd place 3000M, intermediate. Nichols as a runner and Hotz for field events. Nichols will also run cross Dance Teams Kick Off Season as Champs country for the Lady The St. Benedict High School dance teams are off to another Tigers. great competitive dance season. Both the varsity and junior varsity teams recently returned from camp at the University of Alabama-Birmingham where they received numerous awards. The varsity took first place for their home routine, won several spirit sticks, a super spirit stick, the team Full-Out award, a Superior Trophy and team members received all blue ribbons for their individual evaluations. Amanda Duckhon was named Drill Down Queen for the camp and Mandy Neat was runner- up. The varsity also had four girls chosen as All-American

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Dancers. They are; Allison Albonetti, Lexi Armstrong, Olivia Betterton and Ivy Anderson. The team is coached by Julie Henderson and captains are Allison Albonetti, Hannah Jenkins, Alexa Tooker, Mandy Neat and Ivy Anderson. SBA’s junior varsity dance team also had a successful week at camp bringing home first place for their home routine in the JV category, a Superior Trophy and numerous ribbons, as well. The JV had five dancers named All-American. They are; Carrie Cantin, Mallory Maddox, Brianna Berg, Hannah Bingham, and Brittany Burns. The JV team is coached by Lindsay Mullins and its captains are; Carrie Cantin, Grace Mitchell, Brianna Berg and Melissa Muns. For their outstanding performances, both teams received bids to the UDA National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, FL in February 2011. SBA JV Dance Team - First Row (from left) Hannah Bingham, Taisa Harder, Kendyl Jennings, Stephanie McCarthy, Connor Jones, Abbey McCrory, Madeline Howard, Morgan Mundy, Melissa Muns, Justice Jordan, Mikayla Lawrence, Hannah Hamilton; Back Row (from left) Katherine Camilleri, Carrie Cantin, Mallory Maddox, Grace Mitchell, Brianna Berg, Rachel Smith, Brittany Burns, Layne Powers, Margarita Lizcano Hernandez, Bobbie Gillespie, Madison Roberts.

SBA Varsity Dance Team - First Row (from left) Casey Wagner, Abby Fehrenbacher, Rachel Fowler, Lexi Armstrong, Sarah Catherine Donlon, Becca Johnson, Kaitllyn Haefer; Second Row (from left) Allison Hurley, Alexa Tooker, Amanda Duckhorn, Sarah Ross, Katie Cassman, Michele Mundy, Morgan Baioni, Olivia Betterton; Back Row (from left) Coach Julie Henderson, Alexis Garcia, Allison Albonetti, Victoria Smith, Hannah Jenkins, Ivy Anderson, SBA All-American Dancers - Sarah Votsmier, Mandy Neat, Chandler Boykin (from left) The JV selections - Carrie Cantin, Mallory Maddox, Brianna Berg, Hannah Bingham, Brittany Burns and the Varsity selections - Lexi Armstrong, Allison Albonetti, Olivia Betterton, Ivy Anderson.

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Boys And Girls Cross Country Schedule Date Time Meet Location 8/28 7:30 Jamboree Shelby Farms 9/7 6:00 League Meet Shelby Farms 9/11 7:15 West Tn. Invitational Shelby Farms 9/21 5:30 League Meet Shelby Farms 9/28 5:30 League Meet Shelby Farms 10/2 TBA Frank Horton Shelby Farms 10/5 5:30 League Meet Shelby Farms 10/14 5:30 JV County Championships Shelby Farms 10/16 8:00 County Championships Shelby Farms 11/6 TBA State Meet Steeple Chase/Nashville

Football Schedule

VARSITY FRESHMAN/JUNIOR VARSITY Date Opponent Time Location Date Opponent Time Location 8/20 Harding 7:00 Home 8/12 Bartlett FR 6:00 Home 8/27 Fayette Academy 7:00 Home 8/26 CBHS FR 6:00 Away 9/3 Franklin Rd. Acad. 7:00 Home 8/30 Fayette Academy JV 6:00 Home 9/10 Bishop Byrne 7:00 Away 9/9 ECS FR 6:00 Home 9/17 MAHS 7:00 Home 9/13 CBHS JV 6:00 Home 9/24 Carver 7:00 Home 9/27 Manassas JV 6:00 Home 10/1 Manassas 7:00 Home (HC) 9/27 Lewisburg FR 6:00 Away 10/8 Open 10/4 FACS JV 7:00 Away 10/15 MUS* 7:00 Home 10/11 MUS JV 6:00 Home 10/22 Briarcrest* 7:00 Home 10/18 Briarcrest JV 6:00 Home 10/29 CBHS* 7:00 Away 10/21 Briarcrest FR 6:00 Away 11/5 Playoffs 7:00 TBA 10/25 ECS JV 6:00 Away Bold Print = Homecoming Game * - Region Games

Boys’ Golf Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time 8/3 CBHS TBA 4:00 8/9 Nashville Invitational Nashville TBA 8/10 CBHS TBA 4:00 8/19 Dragon Invitational T.O. Fuller 2:00 8/24 Briarcrest Memp. National 4:00 8/31 Briarcrest Colonial 4:00 9/7 Harding Galloway 4:00 9/9 Harding, Bolton Galloway 4:00 9/16 Div.II-AA Regionals Galloway 8:00 a.m. 9/28-29 State Tournament Manchester TBA

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Date Opponent Location Time 8/9 TBA Nashville 4:00 8/11 Hutchison, St. Agnes TBA 4:00 8/17 St. Mary’s, TRA TBA 4:00 8/19 ECS, TRA TBA 4:00 8/19 Dragon Invitational T.O. Fuller 2:00 8/24 St. Mary’s, St. Agnes TBA 4:00 8/25 St. Agnes, St. George’s TBA 4:00 8/31 Briarcrest, ECS TBA 4:00 9/1 St. George’s, Hutchison TBA 4:00 9/7 Briarcrest, St. Agnes TBA 4:00 9/9 Briarcrest, Hutchison TBA 4:00 9/16 Div. II-AA Regionals Galloway 8:00 9/28-29 State Tournament Manchester TBA Girls Soccer Schedule

Date JV Var Opponent Location 8/24 5:00 7:00 Arlington SBA 8/26 7:00 Harding SBA 8/31 5:30 7:00 White Station SBA 9/9 5:00 7:00 St. Agnes* SBA 9/11 3:00 PJP, II SBA 9/13 5:00 7:00 Cordova Cordova 9/16 5:00 Collierville JV SBA 9/16 7:00 Hutchison* SBA 9/18 2:00 Fr. Ryan Nashville 9/19 1:00 Franklin Rd. Nashville 9/21 5:00 7:00 Briracrest* Briarcrest 9/23 5:00 7:00 Collierville Collierville 9/30 6:00 4:30 St. Agnes* St. Agnes 10/4 5:00 Houston Houston 10/7 5:00 IC SBA 10/11 5:00 Bartlett SBA 10/14 4:30 Hutchsion* Hutchison 10/19 5:00 7:00 Briarcrest* SBA 10/23 TBA State 1st Round TBA 10/30 TBA State Quater TBA 11/4 & 5 TBA State TBA * - Region Games Volleyball Schedule

Date Opponent F/JV/VAR Location 8/23 Collierville 4:00/5:00/6:00 Home 8/27-28 Collierville Tournament Varsity TBA Away 8/31 St. George’s 4:00/5:00/6:00 Away 9/2 Briarcrest* 4:00/5:00/6:00 Away 9/8 St. Agnes* 4:00/5:00/6:00 Away 9/10-11 Brentwood Tournament JV/Var TBA Away 9/14 Arlington 4:00/5:00/6:00 Home 9/16 Hutchison* 4:00/5:00/6:00 Home 9/17-18 Wolf River JV Tournament JV TBA Away 9/21 Briarcrest* 4:00/5:00/6:00 Home 9/24-25 Hoover Invitational Varsity TBA Away 9/28 St. Agnes* 4:00/5:00/6:00 Home 9/29 Munford 4:00/5:00/6:00 Home 10/2 Collierville Fr. Tournament FR. TBA Away 10/4 ECS 4:00/5:00/6:00 Away 10/5 Hutchison* 4:30/5:30/6:30 Away 10/8-9 Fall Mid-term Classic Varsity TBA Murfreesboro 10/23 Sub-State TBA TBA 10/27-29 State Tournament TBA MTSU * - Region Games 34 Alumni News

Class Notes 2001 Lynn Jennings Park received her Master of Arts in 1990 Teaching (MAT) from the University of Memphis in May. Lynn Jason Goins is Vice President of Construction for Wright teaches in the English Department at SBA and serves as Girls’ Investment Properties in Cordova. Cross Country Coach.

1993 2002 John Hyden is a physician with Campbell Clinic Crissy Cox married Ryan Ross on April 10, 2010 at the Orthopaedics in Memphis. He and his family have a home in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (see Alumni Photo Arlington, TN. Album). Crissy is employed by the University of Memphis in educational research and Ryan is employed at Wright Medical. 1995 The couple has a home in Bartlett. David Gillespie was selected Andy Garner and Erin as one of “Memphis’ Finest Young Heitzman Garner welcomed their Professionals” by the Cystic Fibrosis first child, Harrison Andrew (8 lbs, 11 Foundation of West Tennessee. oz,) on Apri1, 28, 2010 (see Alumni Honorees were selected based on Photo Album). their professional and philanthropic Justin Perrault is working toward accomplishments, as well as their a PhD from Florida Atlantic University commitment to making a difference in Integrative Biology/ Sea Turtle in the communities in which they Biology. live and work. David is one of 26 people honored at the “Memphis’ Finest Evening” event in June at the Teton Trek 2003 pavilion at the Memphis Zoo. David raised over $4,000 for Kevin Coll has been working as a Marketing cystic fibrosis research. He is Director of Market Research for Communications Coordinator for three years with the Carlisle Hilton Worldwide and is a charter member of the Operating Corporation, based in Memphis TN. He is also the proud owner Committee for the University of Memphis School of Hotel and and operator of an award winning film and entertainment Resort Management. website FusedFilm.com. He has had his articles featured and linked on Fox News, The NY Times, MTV.com and much more. 1997 He attends and covers events every year such as the Sundance Theresa Ammons Harvey lives with husband, David, Film Festival and San Diego Comic-Con, but his site covers in St. Petersburg, FL. where she works with Woodroffe many more events with his staff of writers around the country. Corporation Architects as an interior designer. His site averages over a 250,000 readers a month and is growing. Kevin lives in downtown Memphis. 1999 Erin Maki married Dustin Payne on June 12, 2010 at a Andrea Watson Ball and husband Scooter (Dennis) ceremony at Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett. Erin received welcomed their first son, Easton Dennis Ball, on April 12, 2010. a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University Andrea graduated from the of Memphis and works as an Educational Assistant for the UT Health Science Center of Memphis City Schools. Dustin is a certified EMT-IV and a Memphis and is working in firefighter for the Bartlett Fire Department. the Nashville school system as an Occupational Therapist for 2005 children with special needs. The Anna Alsobrook is in Senegal, West Africa for the next Ball family makes their home in two years working with the Peace Corps. You can check Anna’s Hendersonville, TN. (see Alumni activities by visiting her blog spot at annaalsobrook.blogspot. Photo Album). com. Jessica Cassman married 2000 Brian Bresnan at All Saints Catholic Andrea Igielinski married William (T.J.) Beck on June Church in Knoxville, TN. on June 26, 2010 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in 5, 2010 followed by a reception at Memphis. Gettysvue Country Club. The couple Brad Stidham married honeymooned in Cancun and now Lynsey Dupree in New Orleans makes their home in Knoxville. on May 29, 2010. Lynsey is a Jessica is completing her internship nurse and Brad is an attorney in for her Master’s in Education and Baton Rouge. Brian is an Account Executive- Internactive Media Sales for AT&T

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Advertising Solutions. Jessica graduated from UT-Knoxville in Colby Taylor graduated summa cum laude from the May with a BS in History and a minor in Education. She had a University of Memphis in May. Despite being accepted into very busy year before her wedding as the head mascot for UT several law schools, he has decided to pursue his PhD. in at most home and away football games, home basketball and (School) Psychology at the University of Memphis. Colby baseball games and football and basketball tournament games. recently completed some courses in Florence, Italy and spent She attended many scheduled mascot appearances, as well, some down-time on the French Riviera and in Monte Carlo, and placed 7th in the National Mascot Competition as the first Monaco. female to compete (see Alumni Photo Album). Melissa Wilkes graduated Cum Laude from Mississippi Jenny Faverty received the Outstanding Medical Surgical College in May with a Bachelor of Social Work. She was 1 Nursing Student Award from the University of Memphis awarded the 2009-10 Senior Social Work Award by the Lowenberg School of Nursing at their Honors Assembly in April. Social Work Faculty. Melissa is planning to attend Jackson State University to study in their advanced standing program Sarah Grai has been named obtaining a Master’s of Social Work in one year. the Sports Director at the Paula G. Manship Branch of the YMCA in 2007 Baton Rouge. Samantha Vitale was named to the Mississippi State University President’s List for the 2009 fall semester. David Seebeck was recognized at an Honors Assembly in April, 2008 2010 for being one of eight Dwight Bassett, a student at Auburn University, spent undergraduate students achieving some time in Mobile, AL. with a group of other Auburn a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA during their undergraduate students to help with the recent oil spill clean-up efforts. program at the University of Memphis. David graduated in Ashleigh Buyers went with May, Summa Cum laude with a major in biology and a minor the Catholic Campus Ministries in chemistry. He is a member of The Honor Society of Phi of University of Mary Washington, Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honour Society, Chi Beta where she is currently attending, on Phi National Science Honorary, Sigma Alpha Lambda National a mission trip to Banica, Dominican leadership and Honors organization and Phi Eta Sigma National Republic in May. The mission is run Honors Society. He was nominated for Who’s Who among by the Diocese of Arlington, VA. Students in American Universities and Colleges and appeared Ashleigh lived and worked for 10 on the Dean’s List from the fall 2005 through the spring 2010. days at the mission, which is on the He received awards for the Highest GPA of the May graduating border of the Dominican Republic class in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Chi Beta Phi and Haiti. Ashleigh invites her SBA friends to check her blog Science Award in biology. He was also had the honor of being entries about her trip at www.ashleighinthedr.umwblogs.org. the Student Marshall at the commencement ceremonies. David Ryan McKenzie is a redshirted plans to continue in research and to attend graduate school in freshman wrestler at Cumberland biomedical engineering or attend medical school. University. He added his name to the school’s list of national tournament 2006 qualifiers with his 3rd place finish in the Thomas McKee graduated from NAIA East Region Qualifier in February. Ole Miss in May, 2010 with a major Andrew Moffit has appeared on in Marketing Communications and the Dean’s list or Presidential list in his has accepted a position with ESPN studies at the University of Alabama in Bristol, CT. as an international since 2008. Andrew recently received a programming coordinator. Thomas Faculty Excellence Award in Economics from the Dean of the was one of three graduating seniors Economics School at Alabama. He plans to graduate with a profiled by the Ole Miss School master’s degree in Economics and a minor in math in 4 ½ of Business publication Business years (2012) and plans to attend graduate school at Alabama First. The article detailed his summer to earn a PhD in economics, or possibly attend law school at of 2009 internship with ESPN, a the University of Memphis. Media Relations internship with the Morgan Murphy was named to the Southeastern Ole Miss Athletic Department, working Conference Softball Community Service Team. She has as a sports reporter for the Daily volunteered with the SEC “We Can” Food Drive, “Beat Bama” Mississippian and various positions Food Drive and the Student-Athlete Day, where she mentored with the Memphis Grizzlies. Thomas is living in West Hartford, kids about sportsmanship and responsibility. In addition, Morgan CT. has given her time to Auburn area elementary schools to read to students and helping with Halloween Family Fun Nights.

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She has volunteered for Toys for Tots and is the Softball Student-Athlete Advisory Council representative. Morgan Alumni Photo Album appeared in 36 games with 21 starts as a freshman, driving Class of ’99 alums meet up in the Nashville area - in 11 runs and hitting a pair of home runs. She did not play this season due to a shoulder injury. “Giving back to the community is an important element to be a student-athlete at Auburn University,” Auburn Head Coach Tina Deese said in a recent posting on the Auburn Athletics website, “Morgan has been active in the Auburn community and in campus activities. She works hard in the classroom and represents the Amanda Schadrack Beers and Andrea team well.” Watson Ball celebrated Kate Schuhlein received the Elizabeth Gould Zenn at Andrea’s baby Classics Award at the Agnes Scott College Awards Day shower in Nashville in Convocation for the 2009-10 academic year. The award is February. given to students of classical antiquity for study abroad.

2009 Elyse Ballard was named to the Mississippi State University President’s List for the 2009 fall semester. Emily Ballard was named to the Mississippi State University President’s List for the 2009 fall semester. David Cervetti was inducted into the UT- Knoxville Chapter of Phi Laine Eta Sigma, a national Hendricks honor society rewarding Morrison, academic excellence Melissa among freshmen in Cobb Marler, Mindy Gaston institutions of higher and Andrea learning. David is studying Watson Ball animal sciences and plans on a luncheon to pursue a career in outing in March. veterinary medicine. Freddie Dickerson and was chosen to be the drummer in the prestigious Sound Fusion at the University of Memphis for 2010-11. Lauren O’Connor was named to the 2009 fall and 2010 spring Dean’s Lists at Middle Tennessee State University. Abby Tompkins was named to the Mississippi State University President’s List for the 2009 fall semester. Joi Vincent is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee- Martin and is majoring in biology and physical therapy. She finished her freshman year with a 3.5 GPA and was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. Joi is training to be a Resident Assistant for the campus dorms/apartments and has been helping with the flowerbeds and landscaping of the dorm areas on campus. Jenna Wright was named to the fall, 2009 and spring 2010 Dean’s Lists at the University of Memphis. Jenna was initiated as a member of Alpha Lambda Delta National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen. She is pursuing a nursing career and plans to be a CRNA or Nurse Practitioner.

2010 Wes Russell (’99) and his wife Tracey with children Will (age 1) Ian Miller was chosen as a vocalist in the prestigious and Hannah (age 4) following the SBA summer cheer camp Sound Fusion at the University of Memphis for 2010-11. pep rally. Hannah took part in the camp and rally.

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Track Alums On Hand For Annual Track Team Banquet

Rachel Jones (’07) visits with Paige Bolden 2008 alum Elizabeth Altizer (left) and SBA Track during the event. Coach Dianna Cervetti (right) congratulate Meagan Nichols on receiving the Altizer All-Heart Award presented to a track team member each year.

Crissy Cox Ross (’02) enjoyed visiting with other SBA alums at her wedding in April; (front from left) Crissy’s sister and Maid of Honor Lauren Cox (’01), Crissy, Sarah Shiba (’02), Crissy’s cousin and bridesmaid Gina Spence Lucchesi (’01) and bridesmaid Erin Courtney (’02); (back from left) Jessica Butler Roberts (’02), Jennifer Foley Roberts (’02) and Justin Perrault (’02).

Erin Heitzman Garner (’02) with new son Harrison gets approval from her brothers Adam Heitzman (l) (’00) and Zach Heitzman (r) (’98).

SBA teachers J.P. Masterson (l) and Bobby Lawrence (r) get a chance to visit with former classmate Lindsey Esrael Pietrowski and her husband Rich, who came in from Chicago for her sister Kelly’s graduation. J.P., Bobby and Lindsey are alums from the class of 2003.

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Jessica Cassman Bresnan (’05) celebrates with her bridesmaids following her wedding (from left) groom’s sister Erin, Maid of Honor and Jessica’s sister Katie, a rising sophomore at SBA, Jessica, and groom’s sisters Alanna and Jessica, as Smokey, prances at a Vols' football game. Lauren. Jessica’s brother Eric (’06) was a groomsman in the wedding.

Sarah Valadie (’04) gets a chance to hold her nephew SBA alumni enjoy the wedding of Brad and Lynsey Stidham; (from left) Brady Cottle born in May. Hunter Janda (’00), Danny Koban (’00), groomsman Jack Koban (’99), Andrea Igielinski Beck (’00), Tommy (’00) and Amber Thomas (’01) Plass.

Some more recent SBA alums attending Brad’s wedding; (from left) former SBA student Michael Scalet and ’08 alums Brad O’Leary, best man and Brad’s brother Jeff Stidham and Joel Stark.

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