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EWS Vol. X No. 2 NATIVITY ACADEMY AT BONIFACE Fall 2013 An independent Catholic middle school that transforms the lives of students who have a commitment to achievement and whose families demonstrate financial need.

Students Make A Committment to Achievement for a New Year

Dear Friends of Nativity Academy, The same week as the St. Xavier event, we had the opportunity to join with all of the Catholic Elementary/Middle Each year in preparation for the Schools in the Archdiocese in a special liturgy with opening of school, our staff participates Kurtz at St. Peter the Apostle Church. What an awesome in a variety of workshops, retreats and experience: to gather with all of the teachers and administrators professional development activities. as one body to celebrate the opening of the school year. In Utilizing the few weeks prior to the start his homily, Archbishop Kurtz thanked those involved in the Carol Nord of the school year, allows our staff to study important ministry of educating our young people in the faith- and reflect together as a professional learning community. based environment. He challenged us to “open the doors of This year, we were invited to attend a special day faith” to all of those we work with on a daily basis. of reflection with the Faculty and Staff of St. X High School. As Archbishop Kurz challenged us to do our best for our Listening to Brother Paul Feeney share the brothers’ history and students, so have we challenged ourselves. Our board, faculty charism during their travels from Bruge, Belgium to Louisville and staff spent much time and thought last year planning for was inspiring. Congratulations to the St. Xavier community as the future with our newly approved Strategic Plan. We also they begin the awesome celebration of 150 years in Louisville! conducted a thorough review of our mission, and approved The Xaverian sponsorship of Nativity Academy at St. Boniface a clear, concise statement that reflects the goals and work of is a natural fit for the order. The motto of the congregation “In Nativity Academy. We are excited to share our new mission harmony all things grow” and the theme for the school year at with you: St. Xavier “All with God, Nothing without God” are so fitting for the mission of the work at Nativity Academy. Serving the Nativity Academy is an independent Catholic middle disenfranchised has always been important work for the order. School that transforms the lives of students who have a Thus, it is fitting that Xaverian Brothers (1860–1872) and our commitment to achievement and whose families demonstrate other sponsors, the Ursuline Sisters (1898–1967), ministered to financial need. young people in the same building we now occupy back when it was St. Boniface Parish School. Carrying on the early legacies Nativity Academy has had an exciting spring and summer of these extraordinary congregations is part of our mission. We of success in many areas: we know you’ll be as excited to read truly stand on the shoulders of the holy and dedicated servants about them as we are to share them. who have come before us. continued on page 2 continued from page 1 School: EDP (Extended Day Program) l 100% of our seniors graduated high school l Currently serving 126 students at the high school and college age as our Graduate Support Program continues to flourish l Teacher Misty Brady selected as the recipient of the “Irene Casey Inclusion Award” – only one teacher in the Archdiocese selected each year.

Development: (see below for additional details) l Wrote and successfully received funding for several grants, many of them new l Hosted most successful Nativity Nibbler fundraiser yet ($.93 on the dollar went directly to our students!) l Carefully stewarded our finances, and increased our budget

It’s happening here because of the leadership of our fabulous Board of Directors! It’s happening here because of our incredibly dedicated Faculty and Staff! It’s happening here because of our extremely generous Student Sponsors and Donors! It’s happening here because of our talented and giving volunteers! It truly is an exciting time to be a part of the Nativity Extended Day Program offers our students art activities for personal expression and creative development. Academy community! I hope each of you can join us in whatever way possible to ensure that it continues to keep New Program Offering: “GirlPress”! “happening here”! Thanks to an “Arts Meets Activism” grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women, a new after-school program is being offered to girls at Nativity Academy at St. Boniface. Carol Nord Carrie Neumayer, an experienced local art teacher, is Executive Director facilitating a new program called “GirlPress”, designed to engage girls in exploring depictions of females in the media. The work will address misconceptions and Development News stereotypes, promote creative participation in local media, and encourage girls in the group to find ways to make their own voices heard in our community. During the program, the girls will make their own “zines”, and help create a website to voice their opinions about women and girls in media. “GirlPress” sessions will be co-facilitated by Erin Fitzgerald from Beargrass Media Club, who will bring audio and video components to the project. This is a fabulous, empowering new opportunity for our female students!

Nativity’s Development team: Carol Nord, Jeri Johnson and Brooke Burnette Wish List We recently wrapped up a high-energy, successful year at Nativity Academy and started out 2013/2014 with a bang! If you are able to donate any of the following items or services please contact us at 855-3300. Any donation will With news that we are first-time recipients of grants from be greatly appreciated! Brown Foundation, Metro External Agency Fund, and Kosair Charities, we are looking forward to more great • 15-21 passenger bus to transport • Volleyball net & polls, with development news in the coming months! students volleyball • iPads for student use • Rosetta Stone Spanish We are also celebrating this year’s renewed support from • Stage curtain language education Brown-Forman and The Gheens Foundation– wonderful • Compound light microscopes software partnerships that Nativity Academy deeply appreciates. • Handyman volunteer services for • Culturally diverse religious With new and renewing Student Sponsors for this year small repairs posters/statues/artifacts and a slew of exciting events, this is going to be our best • United States History Origins to • Any books from Nativity year yet! 2000 (Schlessinger) DVD series Academy’s Amazon wish list

2 ativity Academy Annual Report 2013

Board of Directors Our mission says it best: Nativity Academy is an independent middle school that transforms 2013 – 2014 the lives of students who have a commitment to achievement and whose families demonstrate Bill Benoit financial need. It is more than our mission – it is our passion and has been our daily work since Joyce Cass 2003, when we were established. Daily, we challenge our students to reach their full potential Dr. Robert Cooter academically, spiritually and socially so they may grow to be responsible, caring and active Alice Cowley leaders in their communities. Sr. Maureen Coughlin, SCN Jim Davis With 69 students currently enrolled at Nativity Academy and another 126 in high school and Br. Edward Driscoll, CFX Shannon Fehr college, we have our work cut out for us! We are able to help these students plan for and navigate Erin Faulkner their futures because of you and your gifts. None of it is possible without you, and we appreciate Susan Foley each of you deeply. Charlie Francesconi Thank you. Tyra Fullam-Mueller Gary Grieshaber Sr. Ruth Ann Haunz, OSU Hendricks Carol Nord Sr. Rose Howard, SCN Executive Director Mark Kirchdorfer Libbye Montgomery SPONSORED BY Dave Mueller Carol Nord Paul Pendell Laura Petry Richard Rink Jay Saling Ursuline Sisters of Louisville Xaverian Brothers Hal Smith M. Annette Mandley-Turner Grounded in their Mission and Tradition of Excellence in Education William Weyland Debra Whitner Income and Expenses Nativity Academy at Saint Boniface for the Year Ended June 30, 2013

Income & Support year ending Expenses: year ending June 30, 2013 June 30, 2013 Institutional Sponsors $90,000 Payroll & Related $692,542 Foundation & Corporate Grants $172,660 Instructional $93,781 Student Sponsors & Individual Gifts $542,955 EDP, GSP & Auxilliary $ 132,181 Special Events & Other Income $247,834 Building & Grounds $53,562 Total $1,053,449 Total $972,066 2013 2013 Bldg. & Institutional Grounds Sponsors 9% EDP, GSP Special Events & & Auxiliary 6% Other Income Foundation & Corporate 13% 23% Grants 16% Instructional Payroll & 10% Related

Student Sponsors & 71% Individual Gifts 52% Annual Report 2013

Keibler, Gary and Joyce Advocates Kilcourse, George Jr. and Patricia $5,000-$10,000 Klein, Frank Lindauer, Gregory and Hensel, Karen Atkinson, Morgan Lynch, Phillip J. and Susan Cathedral of the Assumption MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc. Clare, Gregory, Susan and Hannah Mackin, Ginny Diebold, Stephen and Margaret Mann, Mary Dufek, Marjorie McCallister, Charles E. and Jill Dunlap, Arthur and White-Dunlap, McMahon, Martha Deborah Meyer, Bob and Susan Ford, Steve and Kathy Meyer, Kenyon and Karen Gahm, Kathy Nel S. Morrison Charitable Trust Graehler, Randy and Karen Morris Family Foundation Greenwell, Gerald and Anne Mueller, Thomas Lechleiter, Richard and Janice Palmer, Bill and Libby Meyer, Lee and Victoria Mattei, Michael and Theresa Phillips, Brad and Rebecca Mid-America Security Systems, Inc. Guardians $50,000+ Meyer, Kip and Allison Quesenberry, Mary Ann Moorman, Mike and Teresa Musselman, Tom Republic Bank Mudd, James and Donna Norton Healthcare Rink, Richard and Janet Nicholas, Joan Mason Family Foundation Owsley Brown Charitable Foundation Rueff, Robert and Denise Pat’s Steak House Paradis Foundation St. Agnes Pendell, Paul and Becky Champions $20,000- Publishers Printing Company St. Boniface Church Petry, Laura Regan, Patrick and Mary St. Edward Parish Pollio, Mike and Ann $50,000 Rutledge, Peter and Logsdon, Jann St. Patrick School Puckett, and Mary Saling, Jay and Linda Sawicki, Sandra and Michael Robison, Dick and Pat Bellarmine University Schutte, Betty Smith, Hal and Karen Barry’s Services, Inc (Barry Rogers) Brown-Forman Corporation Schwab Charitable Fund Robert G. Stallings Memorial Fund Rogers, J. Stephen Curtis W. Miles Charitable Trust Selent, John Stein, David and Barb St. Xavier High School Raluy, Anthony and Leah The Bohn Foundation Stough, Doug and Preston Senn, Brooks School Choice Scholarships, Inc. The Champ Foundation The Woman’s Club of Louisville Simmons, Bud and Barbara The Gheens Foundation Varga, Don and Martha Tomes, David and Dayna The Irish Rover Ulmer, Dan Williams, Dr. Frederick and Sally Winkler, Joan and David The Porcini/Farmer Children’s Foundation Ursuline Society and Academy of Wimsatt Family Fund Wiseman, Ronald and Beth Triplett, Raymond and Deborah Education YUM Brands Foundation Woosley Charitable Foundation Weis, Raymond and Mary Xaverian Brothers Willets, Joan

Mentors Encouragers: $1,000-$5,000 Guides: $500-$1,000 Supporters: Up to $500 $10,0000 to $20,000

Barr, Mary Louise Ackerson, Michael 211 Clover Aaron Kincaid Agency, LLC Beneke, David Ackerson, Sue Ellen Ackerson, Jim Action Graphics Inc. Boice.net Air Hydro Power Allen, Chris Advanta Clean Boice, Gary and Cathy Allen, Dana Allen, Rose Aerotek Pitino Foundation Aubrey, Thomas and Barbara Ball, Sarah , Anthony Frazier, Sandra Anne Biegert, Mary Elise Barry, Adele Amlung, Nancy Gallahan, Carol Bode, Thomas and Ruth Boeckman, Colleen and Beverly Aubrey, John Gardner, Marea Burry, Garry and Donna Boland, Fr. Thomas Barbier, Robert and Denise Guisinger, Lynn Cass, Patrick and Joyce Campbell, Richard Barrett, Thomas Hendricks, Mike and Jeanie Cecil, Greg and Mary Chervenak, Pat Becvar, Jayne Hirn, M.J. and Judy Church of the Epiphany Come Back Inn Bell, William and Ann Hoeck, Greg and Ann Church of the Incarnation Davis, Jim and Patricia Bergman, Greg and Debbie In Honor of Bob and Carol Mingus Cronan IV, Charles and Cronan, DeSales High School Berry, Claude and Bill Heckman Mary Anne Eclipse Bank (Howard Hogue) Best, Joseph Horton, Al and Barbie Dinsmore Law Filippo, Frances Bisig, Roland and Wanda Kirchdorfer, Mark and Emily Dorenkott, Charles Fitzgibbon, James and Anita Blocker, Willoughby and Eunice Mackin Family Foundation Faulkner Law Offices Flaget Alumini Association Bluegrass/Kesco, Inc. (Stuart O’Neil) McCalpin, David and Tracy Fichteman, Fr. William Foley, Irv and Susan Bobzien, Donald and Joy Means, Mary Francesconi , Charlie and Sandy Gaffney, Ronald and Brenda Boden, Charles and Alanson Means, Bob and Susan Goetz, Fr. Donald Haarman, George and Darlene Boland, James and Rose Montgomery, Guy and Libbye Hellman, Chris and Sarah Hamilton, Patrick and Jodi Boone, Mary Mueller, David and Jill Herde, Carl Holy Cross High School Bradbury, Mary-Glen St. Boniface Hagerty, Joe and Pat Church Bradley, Peggy SCN Ministry Fund Hagerty Tim and Tara James, Doug and Patrice Brinkhaus, George and Mildred Varga, Paul and Missy Hogan, Fr. Timothy Kargl, Thomas and Imelda Brizendine, Bobette Walsh-Skelly, and Kerry Horton Fruit Company Kempf, Bruce and Lisa Brodarick, Michael and Rebecca Hubbs, Gerald and Mary Kolodey, William Brohman, Don and Mary Irish Care Inc. Lamon, Jack and Erin Bruce, Ann ISCO Industries Massey, Bob and Marilyn Buning, Mary J.J.B. Hilliard, W. L. Lyons, LLC Mattingly, Mary Camfield,, Robert L. Annual Report 2013

Campisano, Frank and Janet Harris, John and Lisa Mudd, John and Christa Stauble, Donald Carney, Edward and Elizabeth Harstine, Philip and Joy Murner, Duane and Anne Steiden, William Jr. and Jeanne Carpenter, Walt and Monica Hartke, Cheryl and Richard A. Mutchler, Patrick Stein, Dorene Carrico, Ray Harwood, Norma Naber, Raymond J. Steiner, Peter and Lisa Carroll, Denise S and Russell, Heil, Dona Nall, William Steltenpohl, James and Ann William A. Heitzman, Anthony and Julie Neimann, Eugene Stevens, Greg and Debbie Chatham, Janet Hellmann, Juda Newkirk, Angie Stewart, Jack and Linda Chilko, John and Mary Hepperman, Kenneth and Joann O’Bryan, Brown & Toner, PLLC Strange, Kenneth and Diana Clark, Pat Highland Baptist Church O’Donnell-Schuster, Sheila Street, Bill and Lindy Collins, George and Linda Hilbert, Charles E. and Mary Oberst, Charles and Norma Struck, David and Susan Combs, James and Mary Jo Hinkebein, Jim and Sue Oechsli, Stephen and Malgorzata Terry, Jaime Conely, Harriet Hinote, Robert and Ann Olliges, Paul The Flanegan’s Ale House Cooper, Mark Hipwell, Deanna Osborne, Fr. Robert Thackston, Gayle Coughlin, Sr. Maureen Hobson, W.W. and Constance Church Thomas, Mark Cowley, Alice Hoeck, Anne Owens, George and Roberta Thomas, William and Barbara Crowley, Elizabeth Hohmann, Mark Owens, June Thompson, Kevin and Karen Cunningham, Brian and Ann Hoskins, Albert III Paris, George and Karem Timmons, Hayden and Nancy Curtis, Paul and Judy Howard, Sr. Rose , SCN Perry, Larry and Gina Tommasini, Ronald and Barbara Davenport, Christopher Hubbs, Cynthia Phillips, Louis and Jaqueline Tonini, Rick and Denise Davies, Bradley Ingram, Carlotta Pirouznia, Issa and Mary Trager, Steve and Amy Dean and Associates, LLC Jackowitz, Marc Pitzer, Edith Trinity High School Dering, Marie and Garrett Jones, David and Robbin Plumbers Supply Trompeter, Bertrand and Barbara Dicken, Michael and Kathleen Jones, Rose Pottlitzer, Roger (Vulcan Fire Systems, Inc.) Varga, Patricia Dilger, Craig and Sarah Kaelin, Kenneth and Sheila Ramser, Stephen and Kathy Vlanzy, Greg and Sue Distler, Charlene Karem, Scott and Annette Ratterman, Joseph and Stella Volpert, Rev. Robert DiOrio’s Pizza Kaukas, Richard and Gail Ray, Doris and Ronald Vonderhaar, James Doheny, Frank Jr. and Mary Beth Keene, Catherine Reed, Billy Voor, Fr. Joseph Dolan, Durenda Keibler and Associates, Inc. Regan, Kelly Wagner, George and Camille Donlon, Martin Kelly, Lana Reid, Kenneth and Mary Wahl, Jeanette Doran, Michael and Mary Kirchdorfer, Patricia Reverman, Judy Walling, M.P and J.M. Doran, Richard and Yvonne Klein, Kevin and Jessica Ricketts Law Office Waterkotte, Janet Dorsey, Thomas and Martha Klein, Mark and Sara Riggs, Brian and Teresa Waterkotte, John and Jerry Downs, Carol and William Klein, Peter and Ashley Ritter, Helen Wathen, Joseph and Patricia Doyle, Vince and Margie Kleine-Kracht, Joe and Angie Robertson, Bill and Mary Watson, Robert and Joyce Duffy, Bob Knoop, Chris and Barbara Robison, James Wayne, James Dunbar, Thomas Koser, Charles and Huddleston, Robinson, Robert and Rebecca Webster, Robert and Diana Dupre, Gail Lynn Earl Robinson, W. and Beard, Barbara Werline, Rita Dutschke, Dave and Ellen Kosse, Louis A. and Mary Ronald, Suzanne Whelen-Popp, Laura Egan, Michael and Patricia Krebs, Edwin and Hamilton, Susan Rosen, Ashley White, Dennis Egan, Tim Krupilski, Jerome and Barbara Rostel, Justine White, James and Dorothy Elliott, Mildred Kute, Jenny and Oeswein, Craig Royce, Richard and Donna Wiedemer, Stephen and Laura Emrich, Claud and Mary Lanning Chemical co., Inc. Rudd, Rosella Willinger, Catherine Evans, Thomas and Toni (Nick Lanning) Ryan, Michael and Glenda Willinger, Stewart M. and Joanne Evers, Mary Lauer, Kathryn Ryan, Steve and Pam Williams, Rose Marie and Donald Fangman, Paula Lenihan, Buddy and Sally Rymarowicz, Patrice Wimsatt, Robert and Joan Fargen, John Lincoln Darst Foundation Scanlin, Ellen Windchy, William and Ann Fed Ex Llewellyn, David and Christy Schaeffer, Virginia Wohlleb, Judith and J. David Feller, Martin and Rosemary Lortie, Dan Scheer, Everett and Dianne Wolf, Mary Ferguson, Elizabeth Lyles, Roderick Schlegel, Harold and Rosanne Woock, Timothy and Mary First Kentucky Trust Co., Inc. Lyon, Margaret Schuering, Barbara and Leroy Wood, F.S. Foley, Shane and Ann Lyons, Keith and Ann Schuering, Kurt and Beth Yates, Laverne Frazier, Diane M. Joseph & Associates, Inc. Schuler, David and Elizabeth York, Jimmy Fullam-Mueller, Tyra Martin, Bill and Susan Schnurr, Stephen and Betty Jean Young, Tim and Richardson-Young, Gerstle, Stephanie Mateus, Lois and Tim Peters Schott, Charles F. and Sara Courtney Gitschier III, Frank Mattingly, Helen R. Schulz, Lucie Zinser, Kurt and Therese Gleis, Gregory and Linda Mauch, Anne Schulz, Paul and Shirley Zurkuhlen, Paul and Jeanne Goodwin, Carole Mayer, Barbara Serey, Patrick and Jeanette Gousha, Herb Mazzoli, Ron Shaughnessy, Joseph and Elizabeth Graffis, Joseph McCall, John Shaughnessy, Kit and Candy Graney, Christopher and Christina McClain, Dennis Sherman, Paul and Susan Graven, William and Constance McDowell, Kevin and Patty Showalter, Patricia Green, David and Kelly McElwain, Nancy Shull, Timothy Gregory, Jeffrey and Anne McGrane, Thomas and Ann Shrader, Robb and Anna Grieshaber, Gary McGrath, Pat and Vicky Smith, Christopher and Marilyn Guittar, Lisa McWhorter, Nancy Smith, Hugh and Diane Gutermuth, Sandra Meirose, Frederick and Carol Smith, Mary and Jerry Guthrie, Rebecca and John Mershon, Kathryn and Gardner, Todd Snead, James and Sandra Haarman, Kristen Meyer, Bruce and Dale Spath, Bill and Sharon Haeberlin, Jeffrey Meyer, Howard and Marlene Spratt, Sharon Hanley, John and Jean Meyer, Kasey and Shanna St. Church Haragan, Christopher and Pat Miller, Jay and Jesse St. William Church Harpring, Lynn and Gwynne Miller, Richard and Barbara Staples, Margaret Annual Report 2013

Student Sponsor Groups Individual Student Sponsors In Memory Of

Allen Petry Group Al and Barbie Horton John Menaugh Dana Allen Arthur Dunlap and Deborah White- Dana Allen

Dunlap Rose Allen Jay Thompson Laura Petry In Honor of Bob and Carol Mingus Dana Allen Biegert Group and Bill Heckman Joseph and Stella Ratterman Mary Elise Biegert Bob and Susan Means Paul Evola Gregory Lindauer and Karen Brown-Forman Bobette Brizendine Hensel Francesconi Group Carol Gallahan Michael and Kathleen Dicken Mildred Elliott Patrick and Joyce Cass Cathedral of the Assumption First Kentucky Trust Co., Inc. Charlie and Sandy Francesconi Chip Summers and Amy Thompson Diane Frazier Kenneth & Joan Heppermann Dan Ulmer Herb Gousha Edward and Margaret Hennekes Daniel Pitino Foundation Norma Harwood Kathryn Lauer Gary and Joyce Keibler David J. Beneke David and Christy Llewellyn Hagerty Group David and Beth Kitchen Angie Newkirk Joe and Pat Hagerty David and Jill Mueller Ashley Rosen Tim and Tara Hagerty David and Tracy McCalpin Justine Rostel Peter Rutledge and Jann Logsdon Thomas and Ruth Bode Don and Martha Varga James and Sandra Snead David and Mary Puckett Fred and Sally Williams, Jr. Gayle Thackston Rosella Rudd Gardner Foundation Ronald and Barbara Tommasini Gary and Cathy Boice Hennessy Group Robert E. McGrath Jim Hennessy Ginny Mackin Don and Mary Brohman Tom and Adele Barry Greg and Ann Hoeck Paul and Judy Curtis Carol and William Downs Charles and Mary Anne Cronan Greg, Susan and Hannah Clare Michael and Patricia Egan Klein Group Guy and Libbye Montgomery In Honor Of Pat and Vicky McGrath Frank and Donna Klein Jay and Linda Saling O’Bryan, Brown & Toner, PLLC Mark and Sarah Klein Jerome and Kerry Walsh-Skelly George and Roberta Owens Hal and Karen Smith Barbara and Leroy Schuering Korfhage Group Joe Passafiume and JoAnn Griffin Vince and Margie Doyle Kurt and Beth Schuering Gerald and Anne Greenwell Stephen and Kathy Ramser Kenneth and Diana Strange Alice Cowley Fred and Helen Fields In Honor of Bob and Carol Mingus M.P. and J.M. Walling Irv and Susan Foley Don Korfhage and Bill Heckman Christopher and Pat Haragan Meyer Group Kathy Gahm Deacon Greg Gitschier Donald E. Summers Frank Gitschier III Bob and Susan Meyer Lynn Guisinger Judith and J. David Wohlleb Mackin Family Foundation Kasey and Shanna Meyer Jerry Camfield Fr. William Fichteman Kenyon and Karen Meyer M.J. and Judy Hirn Mark Cooper Thomas and Imelda Kargl Howard and Marlene Meyer Marjorie Dufek Michael and Mary Doran Patricia Showalter Richard and Yvonne Doran Kip and Allison Meyer Mark & Emily Kirchdorfer Margaret Lyon Mary Louise Barr Alice Cowley Perry and Betty Carney Issa and Mary Pirouznia Keith and Ann Lyons Harriet Conely Mike and Jeanne Hendricks James Robison Kevin and Karen Thompson Morgan Atkinson Richard and Donna Royce Marea Gardner Sharon Spratt Joan Nicholas Randy and Karen Graehler George and Karen Paris Robert and Diana Webster St. Boniface Church Pollio Group Jimmy York Joyce Cass Liz Ferguson Tom Musselman Steve and Amy Trager Eleanor Robertson Mike and Ann Pollio Marea Gardner Bob & Susan Meyer Susan and Irv Foley Kasey and Shanna Meyer Jack and Erin Lamon Paul Taylor Bud and Sally Lenihan Mike and Jeanie Hendricks Garry Burry Dick and Pat Robison Helen Taylor James and Dorothy White Wimsatt Family Fund Mike and Jeanie Hendricks Joe Wimsatt Allen Kempf Robert and Joan Wimsatt Bruce and Lisa Kempf Ruth Wimsatt Mrs. Kathy Middel, Mr. and Mrs. Woosley Charitable Foundation Joseph King, Mr. Ron King, Jr. Mary Boon Nativity Academy Students attend Eagle U

This summer, six of Nativity Academy’s graduates applied for and were accepted with scholarships to attend Eagle U., a highly-regarded summer program brought to Louisville by the Mortenson Charitable Foundation. Held on the University of Louisville campus, Eagle U. is an application-based, week-long program that guides participants to learn how to build confidence, develop personal success strategies, engage in networking, mentorship, and life application. Our students raved about what they learned and felt a renewed sense of purpose and direction upon completing the course.

“Back to School” Graduate Support Party

The “Back to School!” Graduate Support party was held at the home of Nativity’s Executive Director Carol Nord, where she hosted a group of Nativity Academy’s graduates to swim, reconnect, and enjoy a homemade meal with friends. With wonderful weather and lots to share, it was a great event!

Nativity 2013 Golf Scramble Thanks to boice.net and to all our hole sponsors!

Nativity Academy just hosted our most highly- attended Golf Scramble to date! With gorgeous (hot!) weather, fantastic teams, and a wonderful location at Quail Chase Country Club, a terrific time was had by all. Especially Kevin Fallahay, winner of this year’s Shoot-out for a week at a beautiful Marco Island Condo! A big thanks to our Gold and Silver sponsors: Boice.net, Air Hydro Power, Gerald Ditsler Insurance Agency Nationwide®, and ISCO, and all of our many hole sponsors!

For more Golf Scramble photos go to: www.nativitylouisvillle.org 7 Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Louisville, KY Nativity Academy Permit No. 1151 At St. Boniface 529 E. Liberty Street Louisville, KY 40202 ...a reason for hope

An independent Catholic middle school that transforms the Upcoming Events! lives of students who have a commitment to achievement and This is one event you whose families demonstrate financial need. ativity don’t want to miss! Nativity Academy at St. Boniface Our theme “Taste of 2014 Executive Director: Carol Nord ibbler the Irish” will have Advancement Director: Brooke Burnette you dancing a jig and Phone Number: 855-3313 bidding on auction items that rival a pot o’gold! Principal: Meghan Weyland Phone Number: 855-3300 Save the Date: April 11, 2014 at Bellarmine University. Mark your calendars now! Extended Day Director: Graduate Support: Tami Harbolt, Ph.D. Brandy Jones & Tyler Robertson Phone Number: 855-3300 Phone Number: 855-3300

Don’t Miss It: Sponsored By “Nativity Night Bellarmine University Out” on Ursuline Sisters of Louisville Xaverian Brothers ight ut Fat Tuesday for Nativity Academy March 4, 2014. A portion of the proceeds from the Please remember Nativity Academy at day’s sales go back to Nativity Academy! You have to St. Boniface in your will. eat – eat for a cause! Tax I.D. Number: 51-0450314 Stay tuned for a list of our wonderful participating www.nativitylouisville.org restaurants. Graphic Design donated by Creative Media for Learning. Thanks to Publishers Printing Company. 8