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INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY • CORPUS CHRISTI SPRING 2013 www.iwacc.org THANKING OUR GALA SPONSORS Servicing the Counties of Aransas, Bee, Bell, Cameron, Denton, Guadalupe, Hidalgo, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Starr and Willacy Commercial – 520 Lawrence Street – (361) 884-7582 Holly – 5026 Holly Road – (361) 985-2004 Northwest – 4250 5 Points Road, Suite 1 – (361) 241-0693 Island – 14937 S. Padre Island Drive – (361) 949-8500 Port Aransas – 919 State Highway 361, Suite 104 – (361) 749-0652 Rockport – 2819 Highway 35 North – (361) 729-3563 Rio Grande Valley – 4900 N. 10th Street, Suite E-3, McAllen – (956) 688-5611 Rio Grande Valley – 1117 N. Stuart Place Road, Suite 101, Harlingen – (956) 425-3301 Rio Grande Valley – 2815 Central Blvd., Suite E, Brownsville – (956) 504-5522 TexasFile – 9555 Lebanon, Suite 503, Frisco – (214) 705-6400 www.sanjacintotitle.com • www.texasfile.com FROM THE PRESIDENT 2012~2013 Dear Friends, pringtime brings with it a sense of hope and new life. This spring Sseems even more hope-filled. There are so many wonderful things happening at Incarnate Word Academy for which to be grateful. In February, we blessed and dedicated the new Austin Street Athletic Carol and Alex Kirkland 2012-2013 President’s Circle Co-Chairs Complex. Later that same month, the School Board of Directors endorsed a set of strategic planning goals for the next several years. As you page through this publication you will see glimpses of both of those projects. n 2011, the President’s Circle, an annual giving The election of our new Holy Father certainly caught our attention. society, was established to promote renewable With it comes the reality of change both for the individual and for the Church universal. In some sense, andI replaceable unrestricted gifts that are significant Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation and the election of Pope Francis I signals a certain freedom inherent in in amount and help ensure a successful campaign. all of creation to grow and change to meet the present needs of our time, responding to God’s invitation Through annual commitments beginning at $1,000, as best we can. The world is certainly in need of change. If we ponder the plight of those in our own members of the President’s Circle set the standard community and imagine the enormity of the challenges facing all peoples of the world, we can’t help but stop and thank God for our many blessings. Thanking God is not enough. We are privileged to for giving at Incarnate Word Academy. Our Presi- find hope and consolation in the mission of the Incarnate Word. We are called to continue to give of dent’s Circle members know that the consistency of ourselves, “spending” ourselves in service of this present time. their leadership is a commitment to excellence at In early March of this year, Sr. Camelia Herlihy, Elementary Level Principal, announced that she will Incarnate Word Academy. be retiring at the end of the year. Hence, the theme of freedom, change, and renewal mentioned earlier are likewise a reality for us very close to home. For 54 years, Sr. Camelia has served the Church and A huge thank you to those who have joined the 2012- community in Catholic Education, 20 of them as Elementary Level Principal. Dedication, dignity, and 2013 President’s Circle and contributed to this year’s hard work are only a few words that sum up Sister’s service to “extend the Incarnation.” We, at school, annual fund appeal. are grateful for the ministry she has offered so generously. In her letter to the school community she wrote: David G. and Ann S. Skrobarczyk Adams ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Jason P. Hoelscher “I am also grateful for the opportunity I have had to serve you parents, students, teachers, James G. and Cecilia Garcia Akers ‘70 Ms. Ann M. Jaime Mr. and Mrs. William R. Baker, III J. Fred, CCCA ‘64 and Janice Johnson teacher aides, and staff at the Incarnate Word Academy Elementary Level—traditional Kenneth G. Bath ‘78 Capt. and Mrs. Alex Kirkland and Montessori—for those 20 years. Your excellence is what has made the school so Dr. and Mrs. Drake Beauchamp Robert J. Klepac, CCCA ‘50 extraordinary, and I know God will continue to bless you and the school in the future.” Mr. Sam N. Beecroft and Dr. Melissa Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Dean I. Lawry Mr. and Mrs. Cody N. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Layton Lastly, in consultation with Malcolm Smith, business and facilities manager, and the School Board of Pat Megerle Booth ‘49 Mr. Joseph McCabe Directors, we have decided to separate the functions of the business and facilities management. Clearly, Mr. and Mrs. E. Brent Bottom and Mrs. Katia Ramos McCabe Mr. and Mrs. Barry K. Clark Mr. Ralph Meyer and Dr. Pamela Meyer these two very important functions need consistent focus and diligent oversight. On the financial side, Mr. William H. Cleavelin, Jr. Jeannette Stryk Miles ‘60 we are a medium size not-for-profit entity – a Catholic school – with a growing need to manage costs Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Coco George Anne Hubert Muckleroy ‘55 while establishing and maintaining new plans for continued financial viability. On the facilities side, we Drs. Rafael Coutin and Mary Dale Peterson Mary Loretta Vatzlavick Peebles ‘54 Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Cox Geraldine Kresse Pritchard ‘64 are maintaining an aging campus in need of updates and repairs. In short, there is simply too much to Dr. Wallace Crozier, M. D. Mrs. Dianne Raska manage for one individual. Dr. and Mrs. Miguel A. De Leon Drs. George and Kathleen Rasmussen Mr. and Mrs. James T. Devlin Louise McMahon Scanlon ‘60 So, for Incarnate Word Academy it is a springtime of change. As we continue our commitment to Mrs. Julia B. Eleazer Josephine E. Levek Schmidt ‘61 serve well those entrusted to us, let us offer a prayer of thanksgiving for all that has been and embrace Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Elliott Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Shea the future with renewed commitment. Martha F. Ocker Gau ‘92 David and Mona Barrientes Tehle ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gough, II Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Victor Guajardo Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Villa Mr. and Mrs. Casey E. Hannigan Mr. and Mrs. John W. Wallace Gratefully, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius M. Hayes, III Mr. and Mrs. Jay Woodall Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Bill Yeager Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hilliard Aneda R. Shead Zablocki ‘43 Follow the President The above contributions were received up to the time of publication. Charles D. Imbergamo on Twitter President www.twitter.com/iwaccpres THE MESSENGER | SPRING 2013 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ From the IWA President .................................... 3 ■ Campus Ministry ............................................. 5 2012-2013 School Board of Directors ■ Gala 2013 Paxton Longwell, Chair Incarnate Word Academy Annual Gala .............................. 6 Rod Martin, Vice-Chair ■ Athletics Sr. Michelle Marie Kuntscher ‘60, Superior General Repeat! City Champions ........................................... 8 Barry Clark Joe Coco Angel Swimming is Flying High .................................... 8 Tim Ehrman ’86 Repeat! District Champions ........................................ 8 Sammie Grunwald ■ Academics Sr. Juliane Kuntscher ’55 Musical Play Enhances Learning .................................... 9 Frances Mir ‘65 Dave Thomas Montessori Family Night .......................................... 9 Stephen Thomas Private Schools Interscholastic Association .........................10 Sr. Brenda Thompson ’56 Coastal Bend Regional History Fair.................................10 Charles D. Imbergamo, President VASE Art Competition ............................................ 11 Mike Lippincott ‘81, Chair Emeritus TAPPS Sweepstakes Winners ...................................... 11 Administrative Team National Merit Finalist ........................................... 11 Charles D. Imbergamo, President TAPPS District Champions! ........................................ 12 Blanca Cummins, Montessori Director ■ Sr. Camelia Herlihy, Elementary Level Principal Strategic Goals Adolfo Garza, Middle Level Principal Strategic Planning Goals 2013 to 2018 ............................. 13 Jose Torres, High School Level Principal Sister Camelia Herlihy Retires ..................................... 13 President’s Council ■ Enlighten, Inspire, and Strengthen Charles D. Imbergamo, President Phase I: Complete! Austin Street Athletic Complex ...................14 Connie F. Cadena, Executive Director of Advancement Reynaldo “Gator” Garcia, Athletic Director ■ Living Stones Building the Mission Priscilla Ramos, Director of Technology & Communications Major Donnor Appreciation Dinner ................................ 16 Malcolm Smith, Business and Facilities Manager ■ Booster Club Contributors The “Weight” Is Over ............................................. 17 Connie F. Cadena ■ Spotlight Amy Canterbury Lori Cruz Faculty Member Spotlight ........................................ 18 Dominique Damian Board Member Spotlight ......................................... 18 Margaret Mary Dreyer ‘62 Alumni Spotlight ................................................ 18 Charles D. Imbergamo ■ Alumni Janice Johnson Priscilla Ramos Class Reunions .................................................. 19 Sr. Martha Ann Snapka ‘53 First Annual Jingle & Mingle Alumni Christmas Luncheon ............ 20 Martha Jo Southernwood ‘53 Memorial Mass & Reception ...................................... 20 Contact Us Upcoming Events ................................................ 20 (361) 883-0857 Homecoming ................................................... 21 www.iwacc.org