On Eagles' Wings

ON EAGLES’ WINGS FALL 2015

1 Table of Contents Catholic Schools: Educating Our Youth in Truth for the Honor and Glory of God 2 From the Principal/From and the Salvation of Souls. the Editor Mission St. Benedict at Auburndale High School is a diocesan, coeducational, 3 Development college preparatory school committed to academic excellence through a comprehensive and challenging multi-level curriculum presented in an atmosphere permeated with the aims, values and 4 About Our Faith teachings of the Roman Catholic faith.

On Eagles’ Wings is a publication of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School. 7 Headline News Editor/Director of Communications & Sports Information Sharon Masterson 11 Achievements Principal Sondra Morris Assistant Principal/Director of Academics Dr. Beth Fischer 15 Faculty Focus Director of PLUS Program Robin Ciancioso Athletic Director 19 On and Off Campus Caleb Marcum Director of Admissions Terri Heath 23 Sports Director of Fundraising Kathleen Muck Director of Marketing & Community Outreach 27 Alumni News Tracey Ford Advisory Board 2014-15 Jon Bascom Madonna Bond Msgr. Peter Buchignani, V.G. Dana Capocaccia Chad Harrell, Chair ON EAGLES’ WINGS magazine Dr. John Hyden (’93) is published by the St. Benedict Joe Incardona at Auburndale High School Adrienne LeBlanc Office of Communications. Rev. Robert Marshall Patty Neuhoff Change of address Chris Newbern or correspondence: Paul Schuhlein Please send all changes to: Duane Sell Editor - On Eagles’ Wings St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Steve Vescovo 8250 Varnavas Drive Don Williams Cordova, TN 38016 Dr. Wanda Winnette [email protected] Andy Wise 2 From the Principal To our families and friends, I can’t believe it’s time to say goodbye to the year 2015 and welcome in 2016. When you work in a high school with a lot of teenagers, it is never a dull moment. At this time of the year, many are focused on a strong academic finish for the semester and the different approaches they take to their finishes are always entertaining. As SBA faculty and staff, we are blessed with the opportunity to teach and also preach. Trying to model for our youth the real reason of the Christmas season is a bit challenging. We are blessed with a great group of students with whom we get to work. With those students comes, a great support system – their families. Wanting to help and serve others throughout the school year is not something that can be taught – our stu- dents want it and it’s because of how they’ve been raised and what’s been instilled in them prior to joining “The Nest.” Looking back at 2015, we get to celebrate with our students their many accomplishments and awards – academic, athletic, fine arts, performing arts, service! The list goes on! We thank you for the part you’ve played. We thank our alums and SBA family for the foundation that has been laid and for placing the bar very high! We ask that you continue to remember all of us at St. Benedict in your daily prayers as we will remember you in ours. We promise to keep up our great traditions! God Bless, Sondra Morris, Principal

From the Editor Eagle Nation! As you can see from the cover, SBA has been a very busy place in the last few months! In this issue of On Eagles’ Wings, we highlight a lot, but some major institutions rise to the top – the installation of our turf field, the 1:1 advancement, the digital shift in our library and last, but certainly not least and possibly the most important, the inauguration into our Theology classes of the Didache Series and Socratic Seminar. These major advancements, fulfilling our mission and strategic plans, are highlighted throughout this magazine. I urge you to read the information on all these and how we want to continue to improve as we prepare these students for the present life and the next. We want them to leave “The Nest” with a true understanding of the human person based on true character and virtue. It is by the protection of the Holy Spirit and the proper formation of mind, conscience and body, especially during our youth, that we avoid the lies of Satan. This is what we try to offer our students at SBA in collaboration with their parents, the primary educators.

With the grace of the Holy Spirit and your generosity, we have made great strides.

God’s continued blessings always, Sharon Masterson, Director of Communications & Sports Information

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Dear SBA Family - We are grateful to the following parents who are giving I can’t believe that 2015 is their time, talent and treasure for the benefit of all our already coming to a close, but what school family! an exciting year it’s truly been. I am so pleased to be Director of Fundraising and Alumni and look forward to helping St. Benedict 2015-16 HOME & SCHOOL OFFICERS continue to grow and prosper. President Renae McElwain It’s an amazing place and I look Co-President Kelli Grissom forward to seeing what’s in store Treasurer Alison Barczak each new day. Secretary Lien Nguyen Last year we implemented Committee Chairs: one-to-one interfacing and students Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch – Jennifer Bougeois/ were supplied with MacBook Airs. This year we’re hoping to enhance Toni Griesmer technology even more by outfitting each classroom with Apple TV’s. Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days – Amy Apple says “Inspiration is Always at Hand!” With Apple and the Jimmerson/Lori Luther faculty at St. Benedict, Inspiration is always at hand each day on our First Friday Adoration – Hannah Keegan campus. Teachers are constantly striving to find innovative ways to Honor Society Reception – Mary Chandler enhance the learning experience for our students. Project Graduation – Angie Disalvo Unfortunately, upgrades in technology come with a cost. To outfit Used Uniform Sale – Angela White each classroom we’re looking at roughly $1,700 a room. We feel that in Spirit Shop – Teresa Massie the long run the reward and learning experience will be invaluable for Junior Ring Ceremony – Renae McElwain our students and staff. The Apple TV AirPlay technology is the next step Father/Daughter Dance – Kelli Grissom/Angela White following the 1:1 program. AirPlay allows students and teachers to share Father/Son Outing – Jennifer Bougeios/Romy Schaaf work, projects and research instantaneously without having to connect Mother/Daughter Tea – Kelli Grissom/Angela White to the Network, advancing real-time learning. Mother/Son Dinner – Christine Giles Our Annual Annual Fund Fashion Show – Jennifer Bougeois/Amy Ivonelli Fund is in full swing, and every little bit 2015-16 ATHLETIC COMMISSIONERS helps. No gift is too small! Baseball Soccer If you choose Johnny Dennis Boys - Sissy Aeschliman to generously Basketball Girls - Glenn Carpenter sponsor a Boys - Kim Walls & Tom Cassidy classroom simply Girls - Don Williams Softball restrict your Bowling Deb Farler donation to Johnny Cordera Swim technology and a Cheer Cindy Wieties plaque will be placed under the TV in your honor. Donna McGuire Tennis Cross Country Dena Mullen` I’m so happy to be a part of “The Nest” and look forward Billie Coppedge Track to working with our Board, Home and School parents and Sports Dance Tina Sosnowski Commissioners. Beth Fischer Trap Team Thanks in advance for your continued support of St. Benedict Football Raul Longoria and helping our campus stay on the cutting edge of technology. We’re Dawn Komoroski Water Polo constantly striving to enhance the SBA experience in order to make it Golf needed the total package for our students and staff. Gretchen Hollingsworth Volleyball My door is always open, please feel free to come by anytime with Lacrosse Donna Wolfanger any new ideas or questions. Help us soar to new heights by donating to Boys - Julie Ballard Wrestling our Annual Fund, every little bit helps our amazing school! Girls - Claudia Daniel Taylor & Nesto Rivas Kathleen Muck, Director of Fundraising & Alumni

3 About Our Faith

full of many resources that encourage the students to delve deeper into their own particular questions. One of the most helpful parts Loving the Questions of going to a cohesive series is that the text for each year reinforces the other years so that there is a steady growth in the student’s understanding. For our seniors, we have a Socratic Seminar format in the classroom focused on helping them formulate and articulate a deep understanding of their faith in Jesus Christ. This course focuses on small sections from primary texts (for example: Scripture, Church Documents, the Catechism, writings by Catholic theologians, etc.) By Hannah Keegan for two reasons: first, to help our seniors both better prepare for Director of Spiritual Affairs college where they will encounter primary texts, and second, to help “The aim of all Christian education, moreover, is to train the believer in an them take the next step in thinking through the rich faith tradition of adult faith that can make him a “new creation,” capable of bearing the Catholic Church. While the facilitator of the discussion is crucial, witness in his surroundings to the Christian hope that inspires him.” the seminar format allows for a flipped classroom whereby the stu- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dent plays a large role in discovering and communicating the meaning of the text for him/herself. We find this to be a crucial step for our Happy New Year! seniors and desire to help them think deeply with the Catholic Church, articulate what they think and why they think it, and do both Many wonderful things are happening at St. Benedict, from the of these things in a respectful and loving way—in relationship with implementation of the 1-to-1 program technologically, to the new one another. turf field, to brilliant new additions in the form of faculty and staff, The ultimate goal of all of our theology classes is twofold. On including our very own Chaplain, Fr. Herbert Ene! Here at St. Bene- the one hand, we desire for the students to begin asking serious dict we are constantly trying to better ourselves so that we can be questions about the nature of life, such as “what is true,” “what is of greater service to our students, and ultimately to the world. One good,” “what gives life meaning” and “why do I exist?” These ques- of our proud new additions is the recent evolution of our theology tions rest at the core of all humans and we understand that a rich curriculum. life consists in not being afraid to ask and seek answers to these As our mission statement explains, St. Benedict “educates in questions. On the other hand, we desire to help expose the students the spirit of Christ in accordance with the teachings of the Ro- to the reasonableness of the Catholic Church—the interior logic man Catholic Church,” and as such, our Theology Curriculum has of her teachings. But more importantly, perhaps, than this, we desire developed so that it is in closer conformity with the United States for the students themselves to think through and ask the questions Conference of Catholic Bishops High School Curriculum Guide- so that instead of simply memorizing the teachings, they are able to lines. We have also adopted and modified an exciting senior theol- pinpoint and articulate the logic themselves. ogy course from prestigious Catholic schools across the country To love the questions is a really special step in the journey operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. of understanding. The theology of accompaniment Pope Francis is For our freshmen through juniors we have the Didache series. constantly promoting begins here—in the mess of each of our ques- Didache is a robust religion curriculum written by Catholic theo- tions. We do not desire to answer away anything; we simply desire logians focused on illuminating the inherent truth and reasonable- to break open the fullness of truth that allows them to, hopefully, ness of our Catholic Faith while highlighting frequent references to encounter the Truth made flesh in the Person of Jesus Christ. Scripture and Catholic Doctrine. These books are challenging and

Our Lady of Fatima devotion

The National Pilgrim Lady of Fatima Statue was in visitation at SBA on September 17. SBA was a leg of the statue’s tour throughout the Memphis Diocese. The statue tour brings the graces of Fatima and Our Lady’s message of hope, peace & salvation to those many thousands of people who may never have an opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Fatima itself. Students and faculty were able to have their Rosaries and Scapulars touch Our Lady’s mantel and view, up close, her presence especially her beautiful eyes! It was powerful spiritual opportunity for the students as they heard the story of Our Lady of Fatima and the apparitions that took place in 1917.

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Father Ben Bradshaw recently spent a day at SBA giving his informative and relevant talk on “Angels and Demons” to all the Theology classes. What an opportunity for our students! Spiritual Traditions ongoing at SBA

SBA Chaplain Fr. Herbert Ene blesses the Miraculous Medals for fall Bishop Steib was the main celebrant at our Veterans Day Mass this year with sport athletes and the Bibles presented to all freshmen as they begin many vets, current service members and grandparents in attendance. their high school careers.

The Annual Religious Goods Sale is a long-time tradition at SBA. By offering Seniors Violet Durden (from left) and Harley Chapman offer musical beautiful religious items, books and music, we are also fostering the faith which accompaniment on the harp and flute at All-School Masses. students can, then, share with their families and friends.

5 Father Robert Marshall, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and SBA board The Catholic Church welcomed SBA sophomore Zach Crawford into the Church in member, celebrates the annual Junior Ring Mass during Advent. Here he blesses September at St. Ann-Bartlett Church. His sponsor was Darlene Nevle, class rings which students receive following the Liturgy. his ninth grade Theology teacher.

Emerson Lee Hendrix, newborn son of John Hendrix (’98), † In Memoriam passed away on December 7, 2015. The faculty, staff and students of St. Benedict at Auburndale offer our most sincere condolences to all those families who have lost loved ones. We remember Art Hermsdorfer, 72, husband of former SBA teacher Sally them and all our dearly beloved in our daily prayers and Masses. Hermsdorfer and father of Joel Hermsdorfer (’94), Kati Herms- dorfer Corlew (’97) and Mary Hermsdorfer Delgado (’99), passed Liesl Beck, 48, mother of Ike Beck (’18), passed away on June 4, 2015. away on December 24, 2015.

John Brannon, 81, father-in-law of guidance counselor Jennifer Patricia Hirtz, mother of SBA friend Father Patrick Hirtz, Brannon, passed away on June 29, 2015. passed away on June 21, 2015.

Dr. Steve Buckingham, 47, father of Ashley (’16) and Kyle (’18), Dottie Daleke Hott, 87, mother of SBA Computer Chair Janet passed away on November 24, 2015. Daleke, passed away on July 21, 2015.

Scott Butterworth, 57, father of Alex Butterworth (’06), passed Pat Jennings, 65, mother of SBA English teacher Lynn Jennings away on April 23, 2015. Park (SBA Class of ’01), passed away on August 22, 2015. David Jones, 71, father of SBA custodian Lisa Jones, passed away November 29, 2015.

Bruce Lamey, 64, father of Jestein Leigh Lamey Gibson, (‘04), passed away on November 11, 2015. Lauren Clemmons, 27, SBA Class of 2005, passed away on May 4, 2015. Keith Sales, 36, brother of Jaylan Sales (’18), passed away on December 16, 2015.

Paul Scott Sargent, 62, father of Samantha Sargent (’15), John Cox, 71, husband of SBA librarian Dee Ann Cox and father passed away on November 10, 2015. of Lauren Cox Strini (’01) and Cristin Cox Ross (’02), passed away on November 6, 2015. Tara Faith Snider, 29, step-sister of Jack Borg (’15) and Mi- chelle Borg (’13), passed away on December 15, 2015. Margaret Hancock, 88, mother of SBA science teacher Jamie Schneider, passed away on September 21, 2015. Chuck Tarbox, 62, father of Lindsey Tarbox Bird (’04) and father-in-law of Daniel Bird (’04), passed away on April 26, 2015. Rob Heideman, 36, member of the SBA Class of 1998 and son of retired SBA English teacher Dory Heideman, passed away on Chlora Dale White, 94, mother of former SBA Business Man- October 17, 2015. ager Sheila Hunt, passed away on May 20, 2015. Garrett Helms, 12, son of Jenni Gillespie Helms (’97) and Matt Helms (’95) passed away on October 25, 2015.

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ST. BENEDICT BEGINS NEW ERA

Stadium Turf night, was joined by those who call the field their home - St. Francis In cooperation with the Catholic Diocese of Memphis and A2H School football teams, the SBA cheerleaders along with the Eagle Architects, SBA resurfaced the football field during the summer mascot, SBA dance team and SBA lacrosse teams. months in anticipation of the 2015 football season. The blessing and The new turf field sports the St. Benedict at Auburndale opening of the field took place on Friday, September 4, the night of “Coat of Arms” in deep blue, red and gold at center field. School the first home game of the season. administrators chose this image for the center of the field as they Vicar General of the Diocese of Memphis Monsignor Peter felt this image with the Benedictine Cross best exemplifies the Buchignani officiated at the blessing of the field ceremonies and mission of the school in the spirit of the Benedictine charism, was assisted by Reverend Robert Marshall, Pastor of St. Francis strong with virtue and love of Christ. As a Roman Catholic School of Assisi Church. Both priests are members of the St. Benedict of the Diocese of Memphis, the school has a mission to teach as at Auburndale Advisory Board. Also, assisting were the school’s Jesus did and provide young people with a virtue-based education Chaplain Father Herbert Ene and Father Mauricio Abeldano, for this life and to bring them to the next. Not to be left out, the Associate Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi. “Mighty Eagle” mascot vestige appears on the back of the press It was a special night for the SBA Eagles’ family. Athletic box tower, visible to all as they come into the stadium. Director Caleb Marcum remarked, “We are blessed and humbled by the generous donations and support that we have received from so many. Without their help, this dream would not be a reality. We want to say, ‘Thank you,’ for the countless hours of preparation, the vision of our donors and the great students who paved the way for us to be where we are today.” Hundreds of students, parents, alumni and friends filled the home-side stands as Monsignor began the blessing prayer, followed with readings by Father Marshall. Monsignor then blessed all areas of the field from corner to corner while representatives of the Diocese of Memphis, members of the SBA Advisory Board, Sisters of the St. Cecilia’s Dominican Community who teach at SBA, representatives of St. Francis School and major contributors looked on. The SBA football team, also on the field for this historic

7 1:1 rolled out This year, SBA had a full (grades 9-12) roll- out of our technology Apple 1:1 Program. Under the guidance of the IT and Admissions departments, every student, accompanied by a parent, came to campus before the start of school to get log-in instruction and use of their MacBook Air computers. New back packs with student ID tags were distributed along with the computers. It was a huge undertaking, but the project was completed and the results have gone beyond expectations. Edgar Reyes, SBA Director of IT and Silas Armstrong are managing the IT office and are available throughout the day for faculty and students for consultation on use or for any glitches that might arise. As one travels the campus hallways, students’ interaction with computers is apparent. Learning is expedited to real-time with students’ preparation for college being a priority. No longer is there a wait for laptop carts and E-Books are available in most courses allowing for more dynamic resources and learning functionality. Students love it, too, because there are less heavy texts to carry. 1:1 – just one more way SBA educates for the 21st century!

Didache Series and Socratic Seminar advances school mission

A Catholic School is a mission in itself. We work off a mission statement, but we are a mission, in that we are called to nourish souls. That is what a Catholic School should do and that is what SBA does, better than anyone around. All schools can claim high academics, arts, athletics, but not all schools can claim a mission to form souls for God in the Roman Catholic tradition. For the past few years, the SBA Theology Department has researched and planned the implementation of a robust curriculum to help fulfill the mission and strategic planning initiatives of the school. This year, in conjunction with the Spiritual Affairs and Academic Affairs Offices, the Theology Department introduced the Didache Series (freshmen-juniors) and the Socratic Seminar for seniors. Please read the comprehensive Sister Rita Marie, O.P. gives parents an overview of her Socratic Seminar classes and insightful article by Spiritual Affairs Director Hannah during “Meet the Teacher” night in August. Keegan in the “About Our Faith” section of this magazine titled “Loving the Questions.” It gives a thorough overview of this advancement in our Theology classes. SBA strives to educate the whole student, mind, body and soul. This includes balanced but rigorous courses in science, math and robotics; the classical with English, history and foreign language; offerings for the artistic, with outstanding results; and most importantly, training for the soul. This is one of the most exciting and important initiatives we have undertaken. SBA is on the cutting edge in academics, athletics, technology and faith formation. After all, preparation for life includes Heaven.

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SBA Library Digital Shift By Lisa DuFur, Librarian

Much more than a library, the SBA library/cybrary has made a digital order thinking when challenged shift. The library is a multipurpose informational facility that caters to with various types of blended student and teacher digital needs. It has risen to a new level with the learning. Another way students implementation of the 1:1 laptop program. can enjoy and learn is through The SBA library reaches outside its walls to the cyber world of Ancestry. What a treat to take a information. In an attempt to help students find the information they look back through the years of need quickly, the SBA Cybrary website (http://sbaeaglescybrary.org/) our ancestors. Follett Shelf is an was created. additional eBook resource for The top menus of the academic use. Atomic Learning site provide ways for is a collection of tutorials to assist students and students to easily search teachers with various application programs for the library Catalog and see both Mac and PC users. Finally, you will see the what material is available. Community Resource section. We urge students Students can also check the multitude of to be aware of and use additional resources online Databases to get information including around them. We are proud to supply links to templates for writing their Research paper. these resources. Database passwords are available in the library. In addition to On the left of the site, students will find the SBA Cybrary E-Learn links. The Assistance/Information website, the library has been arranged to section leads them to the technology service accommodate multiple classes in a non- desk link and a place to ask questions or disruptive manner. make requests of the library staff. The The SBA library provides much needed Learning Links section houses Tutorials areas, or “maker spaces” for students to which introduce students to their MacBook Air and the Apple use their laptops when creating academic applications that come installed on their MacBook Air. The Internet rich projects and presentations. Two study Safety link leads you to OnGuardOnline. This resource provides rooms now function as recording and small information for both parents and students about maintaining a positive project based spaces. Here students become digital footprint, online safety and responsibility. The third choice is Cool actively involved in their learning by creating Clicks. This section of the site provides students with a superabundance digital projects with the use of the headset of curricular sources to assist them in understanding various concepts microphones provided by the library. Teachers taught in their classes. Sometimes having similar concepts explained use additional areas of the library for from a different viewpoint provides the jolt that turns on a light bulb. collaborative instruction and learning. Subject Resources is an Apple TV devices provide a great way to ever-changing resource collaborate and share. These devices allow for individual subject area students to share what is on their curricular investigation screen with the class in one click. The Step Sheets link holds The four HD screens serve as the directions and little tech tips output for developing projects. that make using technology An additional Apple TV attached just a little bit easier. Tech to a projector makes for an even Tools is a collection of bigger impact when displayed in tools and sites students and the rear classroom area. teachers might be interested in learning about. There are layers upon layers of information to be gleaned in this area. You can select an area of interest and keep going until you find what you need. Also on the left just a little further down the page is a section called Frequently Used. Below that a section called Enjoy and Learn. This section consists of sites students can log into individually. Discovery Education contains standard based video content to assist teachers and students in the teaching and learning process. Teachers can differentiate their instruction by using sections of these videos and resource materials. Students engage in higher

9 Scholars announced

Seniors Kate Dudek and Simon Montgomery have been recognized as 2016 National Merit Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship Program. These students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Qualifying Test.

Kate Dudek Simon Montgomery

National Merit National Merit Commended Student Commended Student

Four talented SBA students have been selected for Commercial Appeal Academic All-Star honors. These students have had superior academic, character and service careers at SBA and may have excelled in the arts or athletics, as well. The Commercial Appeal provides this program, sponsored by Republic Services, each year.

Sophie Bougeois Jake Greismer Ben Jones Carter Pruett Vanessa Tejada Music Mathematics General Scholarship General Scholarship Art

10 Achievements

Congratulations are in order - • To Sophie Bougeois, Erin O’Brien, Somer Smith and Alternate Aurin Woods who were selected to the All-State Choir. These girls will be performing for All-State at the Opryland Hotel in April. • Alyssa Donato who appeared in the Crittenden Youth Theatre production of A Christmas Story, The Musical in December. • Jessica Foster for receiving The Excellence in Acting Award from Playhouse on The Square Conservatory last summer. • To Niki Lewis and Christian Presley who were selected to the Junior High All-West Choir. • Emma Sorette who appeared in the Ballet Memphis production of The Nutcracker at the Orpheum Theatre in December. • To Vanessa Tejada for her selection to the Columbia Engineering Experience at New York’s Columbia University in October. • To Baylee Theilemier who auditioned and was selected for the prestigious “Open Jar Institute” Broadway prep program in New York City in July and on her recent casting in Playhouse on The Square’s Sister Act next summer. • To Jacob Timmins and Allison Weske, who were guests of the Memphis Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis “Dinner for Winners” in December for their achievements in AP Macro Economics. • To Eric Rosenthal who recently earned his Eagle Scout ranking for his project of providing new perches and clean cages at the Mid- South Raptor Center. • Emily Haff, Rebecca Nieves and Erin Haff, who are national winners, placing in the 75th percentile or higher in the National French Exam last spring. Emily placed 12th nationally and 11th in the state. Rebecca and Erin placed 14th nationally and 13th in the state.

Sophie Bougeois participated in the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition at University of Memphis this fall and brought home 2nd place honors for musical theater and 3rd place for classical. She advances to the State competition in Knoxville in the spring. Sophie was also selected as a member of the All-National Honor Ensembles Mixed Choir for Soprano 2 in June by the National Association for Music Education.

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SBA artists swept the high school division of the recent Extraordinary artists excel Cooper-Young 2015 Young Artists Contest. In 1st place in competitions was Becca Raburn. Tied for 2nd were Emily Cea and Emma Norman and Jade Sully tied for 3rd with a Seniors Vanessa Tejada and Courtney Melvin received student from White Station. the top art awards at the Delta Fair competition and exhibition. Vanessa’s outstanding fruit stand piece was chosen Best Overall Student Art and she also won a First Award and the Memphis College of Art Award. Courtney’s drawing of a dog garnered the Chairman’s Choice Award.

A host of SBA artists entered the Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Christmas Card Contest and many received recognition. The overall winner was Vanessa Tejada for her rendering of JESUS, which was used for their official Christmas Card.

12 Achievements 30 Plus Club introduces new members

New members of the 30 Plus Club met for a breakfast on December 3 to honor their achievement of receiving a 30 or above on the ACT. They were also formerly recognized at the All-School Mass later that morning. New members are - Juniors Ricky Carrasco, Fischer Clarke, Jessica Morrison, Ray Wynne; Seniors Matthew Barczak, Elizabeth Beard, Savannah Boettcher, Ashley Buckingham, Harley Chapman, Kennedy Dlabaj, Kate Dudek, Shannon Dunn, Jake Griesmer, Ben Jones, Katie Koch, Catherine Lessley, Simon Montgomery, Mia Mullen, Lily Newbern, Emma Norman, Carter Pruett, David Schild, Vanessa Tejada, Zoe Thompson, Jacob Timmins, Rachel Tong, Allsion Weske. (Not present for the picture – Michael Culhane and John Herin.)

2015-16 STUDENT LEADERS SGA – President Ben Jones, Vice President Brandon Golliday, Secretary Lily Newbern, Sergeant at Arms Zoe Thompson, Chaplain Alex Peyton, IT Director Elizabeth Bunch; Senior Class Representatives Jillian Cunningham, Gina Iovinelli, Darrielle Nelson, Shea Short; Junior Class Representatives Anna Armour, Bailey Barnes, Tylan Barr, Abbie Cambre, Rebecca Gruber; Sophomore Class Representatives Andrew Barczak, Jack Brannon, Bubba Erwin, Lauren Williams; Freshman Class Representatives Tavin Banks, Jayden Marzolf, Sydney McClain, Alexa Pangonas Senior Class – President Anna Graziosi, Vice President Cat Saig, Secretary Abby Leathers, Treasurer Cameron Caldwell, Chaplain Maddie Rose Junior Class – President Baylor Bearden, Vice President Luis Romero, Secretary Nicole Wallis, Treasurer Ricky Carrasco, Chaplain Julianne Cordera, Prom Chairman Betsy Blumenfeld Sophomore Class – President Somer Smith, Vice President Alex Miller, Secretary Abby McGuire, Treasurer Lorenz Cabe, Chaplain Abby Howell Freshman Class – President Arman Guron, Vice President Elio Rodriguez, Secretary Anna Kathryn Cremerius, Treasurer Christopher Sanford, Chaplin Zachary Doyle Ambassadors – Chair Catherine Saig, Co-Chair Katie Koch; Juniors Caroline Allen, Anna Armour, TJ Arnoult, Chase Bailey, Tylan Barr, Baylor Bearden, Jack Bilbao, Sydney Bloodworth, Mitch Bowlin, Ashley Cardosi, Ricky Carrasco, Stella Cea, Julianne Cordera, Courtney Cremerius, Jack Dyles, Matthew Fehrenbacher, Isabella Giddens, Laura Beth Grissom, Lauren Michelle Harrell, Harris Howard, Trace Jenkins, Hayden Jones, Rachel King, Colleen May, Patrick McElwain, Kourtnei Neely, Lauren Neuhoff, Delaney Nolan, Erin O’Brien, Mary Rose Ornosky, Nikesh Patel, Maribeth Peevy, Sarah Schobel, Anna Schuman, Jordan Skorupa, McKenna Smith, Malia Sorce, Emily Sosnowski, Olivia Stewart, Jonah Strickland, Jade Sully, Grace Sweat, Rachel Sweeney, Natalie Tipton, Whitney Waits-Easly, Nicole Wallis, Sarah Webster, Jacob Williamson, Ray Wynne; Seniors Matthew Barczak, Savannah Boettcher, Sophie Bougeois, Nikolai Brown, Josh Craig-Langston, Harley Chapman, Landon Choi, Kate Dudek, Shannon Dunn, Joseph Ferrante, Brandon Golliday, Anna Graziosi, Kendyl Heath, Alex Heath, Emmy Houston, Ben Jones, Santia McCraw, Monica Milczek, Mia Mullen, Lily Newbern, Pamela Saba, Jack Schaaf, Curtis Scott, Maddie Selden, Karen Talens, Clark Tecson, Jaret Thomas, Rachel Tong, Claire Tracy, Lila Wahlquist, Allison Weske, Regina Zipperer Animal Rights Club – President Allison Weske, Vice President Ashley Buckingham, Secretary Abby Antonopulos, Treasurer Regina Zipperer, Chaplain Meghan Underwood Art Club – President Abby Antonopulos, Secretary Cameron Abdol BenedicTeens – President Brandon Golliday, Secretary Liz Holliday Chinese Club – President Rose Sudduth, Vice President Rachel Tong, Secretary Lauren DeVine, Chaplain Grant Burks

13 Climbing Club – President Faye Ward Club St. Jude – Co-Presidents Ricky Carrasco & Sam Incardona, Vice President Caroline Allen, Secretary Anna Schuman, Treasurer Lauren Michelle Harrell Ecology Club – President Harley Chapman, Vice President Matthew Wallace, Secretary ErinYoser, Treasurer Sarah Ryan, Chaplain Maddie Rose Engineering/Robotics Club – President Carter Pruett, Vice President Brody Roberts, Assistant Vice President Landon Choi, Secretary/Treasurer Vanessa Tejada French Club – Co-Presidents Chandler Rosas & Emily Sosnowski, Vice President Allie Replogle, Co-Secretaries Kenzie Baird & Taylor Manning, Treasurer Ty Stripling French National Honor Society – President Cameron Caldwell, Vice President McKenna Smith, Secretary Haley Rainwater, Treasurer Rose Sudduth German Club – President Jessica Morrison, Vice President Sydney Bloodworth, Secretary Mary Ornosky German National Honor Society – President Kate Dudek, Vice President Clark Tecson, Secretary Emily Reber Global Outreach – President Zoe Thompson, Co-Vice Presidents Jillian Cunningham & Monica Norman, Secretary Braxton Powers, Treasurer Abby Leathers, Chaplain/Research Bailey Cochran Honor Council – Sophomores Catalina Carrasco & Alex Miller, Juniors Shane Gaffney & Jade Sully, Seniors Amanda Magusiak & Curtis Scott I Love Japan Club – President Cameron Abdol, Culture & Arts Hayden Stone, Arts & Crafts Emma Hamby, Tech Jareth Vandiveer Key Club – President Harley Chapman, Vice President Sam Incardona Secretary/Treasurer Catherine Crowe Make a Wish – President Lydia Smith, Co-Vice Presidents Haley Robb & Catherine Scates Model UN – Co-Secretaries General Simon Montgomery & Jacob Timmins Mu Alpha Theta – President Dale Pitawanakwat, Vice President Monika Milczek, Secretary/ Treasurer Emmy Houston, Junior Representatives Raphael Guimera, Sam Incardona National Art Honor Society – President Vanessa Tejada, Vice President Courtney Melvin, Secretary Ashley Hammond. Treasurer Emma Laird National Honor Society – President Rachel Tong, Vice President Claire Tracy, Secretary Allie Denegri, Treasure Cameron Caldwell, Chaplain Emily Houston Newspaper, The Eagle’s Eye – Co-Editors Lauren James & Savannah Boettcher Pep Club – President Jillian Cunningham, Vice President Abby Leathers, Secretary Katie Koch, Chaplain Gina Iovinelli Photography Club – President Wesley Wilson, Secretary Tori Cappadona Ping Pong Club – President Tyler Griffis Poetry Club – President Julia Kersting Random Acts of Kindness – President Emily Reber, Vice President Dale Pitawanakwat, Assistant to the Vice President Ben Jones, Secretary Annie Wadovick, Treasurer Jennifer Vesey, Chaplain Emily McCulley, Sargent-at-Arms Carson Jones, Historian Joe Walsh, PR Coordinators Ashley Buckingham, Kate Dudek Rho Kappa – President Emmy Houston Senior Retreat Leaders – Parker Bacon, Elizabeth Beard, Savannah Boettcher, Madison Boswell, Sophie Bougeois, Grant Burk, Cameron Caldwell, DJ Caldwell, Scott Camilleri, Austin Cary, Sarah Cassidy, Harley Chapman, Leah Cluck, Bailey Cochran, Jillian Cunningham, Allie Denegri, Kate Dudek, Angela Duncan, Blake Gerard, Nick Giles, Anna Graziosi, Alex Heath, Gina Iovinelli, Colin Jewell, Ben Jones, Noah Kurtz, Abby Leathers, Amanda Magusiak, Carly McBride, Santia McCraw, Emma McDonald, Sarah McMahon, Maura Mitchell, Darrielle Nelson, Elizabeth Nevle, Lily Newbern, Courtney Parker, Jaclyn Perkins, Dale Pitawanakwat, Braxton Powers, Emily Reber, Eric Rodriguez, Catherine Saig, Izabella Sandoval, Jack Schaaf, Adam Schween, Curtis Scott, Maddie Selden, Shea Short, Rose Sudduth, Parker Taylor, Clark Tecson, Jaret Thomas, Jacob Timmins, Cora Townsend, Claire Tracy, Alyssa Van Brott, Jack Visca, Lila Wahlquist, Destinee Williams Zoe Woods, Erin Yoser Spanish Club – President Rey Garcia, Vice President Chase Bailey Spanish Honor Society – President Zoe Thompson, Vice President Sophie Bougeois, Secretaries Stella Cea, Dale Pitawanakwat & Hattie Ruleman, Treasurer Katie Koch Students for Life – Chairmen Seniors Nick Giles, Margaret Sell, Zoe Thompson; Sophomores Emily Haff, Erin Haff, Maks Zawada International Thespian Society – President Adam Schween, Vice President Tylan Barr, Secretary Malia Sorce, Treasurer Baylee Thielemier Yearbook, The Talon – Editor Lizzy McIntosh, Design Editor/Business Manager Claire Tracy, Copy Editor/Photography Editor MC Wade

14 Faculty Focus

New Faculty members join “The Nest”

Faculty and Staff recognized at professional day Assistant Athletic Director Dianna Cervetti received SBA faculty members were recently honored at the Annual recognition for 30 years of service and PLUS Program Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Professional Day Director and math teacher Robin Ciancioso received with awards denoting exemplary teaching, dedication recognition for 25 years of service to Catholic schools. and longevity. Athletic Director Caleb Marcum received the Immaculate Heart of Mary Award for dedication, commitment, self-sacrifice and kindness in representing Catholic education. English teacher Kaitlin Thackery received the Sister Ruth Ann Schmitt Award for exhibiting outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment in providing educational opportunities for special needs students. Science teacher Jamie Schneider received recognition for 20 years of service to Memphis Catholic schools. Math teacher Andrea Smith received the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for designing and successfully implementing teaching techniques in the classroom. Principal Sondra Morris received the Christ the Teacher Award for displaying an outstanding example of Christ- like leadership for the Catholic school community. Theology teacher Darlene Nevle received the St. John Neumann Outstanding Service Award for exhibiting outstanding organizational skills and mission in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to the school community. SBA welcomes new faculty and staff (from left) Andrew Ward (Science), Brent Facilities and Operations Manager Ann O’Leary received Patton (History, Baseball) Brandon Patton (PE and Head Baseball Coach), Lindsay recognition for 20 years of service to Memphis Catholic Bartholomew (Dance and Dance Team), Adam Smith (Injury Care, Wellness, PE, schools. Computer Department Chair and teacher Janet Football and Baseball), Lindsay Wilemon (School Nurse) Kareem Vance (Wellness, Daleke received recognition for 35 years of service to PE, Weight Training, Football and Head Track Coach), Mitzi Donato (Director of Memphis Catholic schools. Newspaper sponsor and Administrative Computing, Business Office).

15 Professional Development – an integral part of faculty life Throughout any given year, faculty and staff are given professional development opportunities which ultimately enhance the learning experiences of their students. Before the first semester was over, several speakers and activities were available. As our Mission says, SBA exists to bring the understanding of the human person, we were fortunate to have Sister Elizabeth Anne, O.P., of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, present an inspiring and thorough discussion of the Nature and Mission of the Catholic School. In addition, Father Ben Bradshaw, Pastor of the Church of the Resurrection with a Licentiate degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C., presented a discussion at SBA, open to all Catholic Schools’ faculty, on the Theology of the Body and sanctity of the Sacrament of Marriage. Teachers and staff also learned about the implementation of the 1:1 initiative from an Apple representative and had a pleasant visit from Amy Howell, SBA parent and author of Students in High Gear. Of course, the annual CPR lesson was on tap before school started, but the class was administered, this year, by new school nurse Lindsay Wilemon.

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SBA History teacher Hyatt Epley made a lovely bride in her international wedding as she married Olivier Brunetti on August 8, 2015. Olivier is in the French Navy. Their beautiful wedding was featured on the cover and in an article in the January 16th issue of “RSVP Magazine.” Hyatt is the daughter of Jim Epley, SBA History Department Chair. A new flock of little Eagles!

Conley Jack Nollner, grandson of PLUS Betsey Genevieve Ward was born on Easton Kyle Patton, first child of Head Program Director Robin Ciancioso, August 12, 2015, weighing 7 lbs. She Baseball Coach Brandon Patton, was was born on July 9, 2015, weighing is the granddaughter of 9th grade born on October 10, 2015, weighing in at 7 lbs, 4 oz and measuring 20 counselor Mary Cox. 6 lbs, 7 oz and measuring 19.5 inches. inches. He is the son of SBA alum John Nollner (’05).

17 SBA Baseball Coach and Wellness English teacher Julie Vaughan Margot McCurry Zeanah is the new teacher Adam Smith welcomed his first welcomed her second son Shane Ellis daughter of English Department Chair child, James Barrett Smith, on December Vaughan on September 8, 2015. He Kathleen Zeanah. She was born on 19, 2015. He measured 20” and weighed 8 lbs, 12 oz and July 21, 2015 at 5 lbs, 1oz, weighed 5 lbs, 1oz. measured 21.5 inches. measuring 19 inches.

Kudos to SBA teachers Molly Pickering and Laura Beck, who finished the 2015 St. Jude Half Marathon. Also running and finishing was teacher Ray Wynne.

18 On And Off Campus

SBA Students and Alums Inherit the Wind Several of our current students and recent alums starred, in the two leading roles of dueling attorneys, 2015 performed in Inherit the Wind at the Germantown graduates Ben Chappell as Matthew Harrison Brady and Community Theatre this August and our own Theatre Gabby Velasquez as Helen Drummond (see Alumni Photo Teacher and Director Ryan Kathman directed. Current Album). Finally, fellow recent grad Maddie Arnold served students were Maggie Luther as E.K. Hornbeck, Elizabeth as the all-important stage manager of the production. Mr. Bunch as the Judge, Baylee Thielemier as Mrs. Krebs, Julia Kathman said, “It was a bold choice of a play for young Houff as Harriet Y. Esterbrook, Payton Cully as Tonya actors to perform (the cast ranged from ages 6 to 18) but Davenport and Analyse Capodiferro as Mrs. Brady. It also they really rose to the challenge.” Way to go, Eagles!

SBA hosts workshops, meetings, fairs and open houses SBA coordinated and hosted a Diocesan Elementary admissions and recruitment initiatives. School Guidance Counselors meeting in October and One of the most successful events was the College Fair Admissions Directors meeting in December. on campus for students and their parents. Senior College Open Houses, 8th grade visits and AP/Honors Fair Counselor Stephanie Scates invited nearly 50 colleges and are all a part of normal fall activities at SBA. These events universities to SBA for our own private College Fair. It are well-attended and provide an integral part of our

19 WE SERVE Not only did SBA Lifeblood receives students and faculty donations from SBA collect items for twice a year through Catholic Charities the efforts of the Gifts for God’s National Honor Children, we also Society. SBA has also helped prepare them hosted the Lifeblood for distribution! Donor Fest the past two summers on our soccer field. Shout out to the Senior Class and President Anna Graziosi for a great project joining Ave Maria Home in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in September. They raised nearly $3,000 and had about 75 walkers with their combined teams! Great turn out and lots of fun!

The Annual food drive for the Mid-South Food Bank always finds SBA a newsworthy interview for WMC-TV Channel 5. This year SBA provided 14,233 meals and was named the Top Performing School for the 9th consecutive year. And, we’re a favored stop for our donations in the WREG Channel 3 meteorologist Jim Jaggers’ “Go Jim Go” The Star Wars Club joined with Autism Resources of campaign for the Mid-South at the Pink Palace Halloween event-SBA LeBonheur service! Hospital.

St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen In the Club St. patrons were Jude annual Pop Top recipients of collection for St. warm blankets Jude, SBA historically and volunteer comes in first for the hours provided number of pounds by members of of can pop tabs the SBA Dance collected. Team.

20 On And Off Campus

With the season not even underway, the SBA Boys and Girls Lacrosse Teams are making an impact in the community. In October they provided games and prizes for the annual Incarnation Church/School Boo Fest as part of the Collierville Fall Festival. The boys held a bake sale to raise funds for LeBonheur Hospital (nearly $400) to purchase a Play Station for the children at the hospital and the girls’ team represented their school in the Germantown Christmas Parade in December.

Donations to the Wings Cancer Foundation for and St. Sebastian Veterans Services are fast becoming a tradition at SBA.

21 The Students Our Veterans Day for Life Club, in Mass and memorial preparation for the brought veterans and trip to DC for the grandparents to the Annual March for Life, campus on November participates in several 11. The most senior service events during October, Respect veteran on hand was Life Month, including Robert D. Timmins, Sr., the Memorial Day of (92), navy veteran of Silence. World War II. He joined his son Robert and daughter-in- law Karen (SBA Economics teacher) and grandson, Jacob, SBA senior. WE ARE SERVED

The SBA Robotics Team participated for the second year at Mississippi State’s BEST competition. They designed and built a robot and created a clever back drop for their presentation. SBA extended thanks to the Memphis Police Depart- Many skill sets are ment and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for all they required to provide do for us, in particular, and the community as a whole. an entry – team work, You may remember a recent incident on our parking area fronting Germantown Parkway. This could have applied science, math, been more serious, but our Law Enforcement Systems marketing strategies and reacted quickly and we incurred only fence damage. technology. BEST is a THANKS TO OUR FIRST RESPONDERS FOR ALL rigorous event and SBA is one of only a few Memphis-area YOU DO & FOR PUTTING YOUR LIVES ON THE schools participating. LINE, DAILY, FOR US!

Homecoming Court graces homecoming festivities. Senior Santia McCraw was crowned the 2015 SBA Homecoming Queen by 2014 Queen Cara Carpenter. Santia is joined on the field with the entire court.

22 Sports

St. Benedict at Auburndale Athletic Department From the AD’s Desk - Caleb Marcum

Have you ever wondered why being a fan was so fun, but yet so hard - an almost unseemingly love/hate relationship that one day has you screaming in joy and the next yelling in anger? Each one of us has an innate competitive nature. For some it is in everything they do like ping pong, monopoly, football or Black Friday! As a coach it is very special to share experiences with SBA athletes who reach the joys of winning or the depths of losing. Their effort is outstanding, their will to win is unwavering, and their perseverance to become the best never falters. These are some of the best memories that we will never forget, nor will we ever take for granted. Hard work, perseverance, commitment to winning and SBA pride has made us what we are today, and we must continue to create winners on and off the field. At SBA we want to become an athletic department determined and committed to preparing our student-athletes not only for our athletic teams, but also for their future colleges and careers. We want to be Champions! It is a commitment that we do not take lightly. Over the next 5-10 years, we have decided to upgrade our athletic facilities. SBA has started this project with a state-of-the-art turf football surface. However, this is just the beginning. In the upcoming months, SBA will be starting a campaign to raise funds for the next phase of our athletic facilities upgrade. These facilities will enhance all our outdoor sports allowing the teams a place to train and compete for state championships. We are committed to producing Champions and we need your help! For more information on how to get involved please contact Kathleen Muck, Director of Fundraising, at [email protected].

Varsity XC championship meet Sports Break this afternoon, an Arlington runner collapsed on the course Cross Country runner captures with less than 1/2 a mile to go. hearts and appreciation SBA’s top runner sacrificed her own race to help this girl reach Sophomore Cross the finish line. Countless people Country runner Meghan passed them including the girl’s Underwood was recog- own teammates but your run- nized nationally for leav- ner never wavered. Once they ing her pace at the cross crossed the finish she implored country championship with the finish line crew to get meet to help an injured help for the girl and when they runner from Arlington didn’t respond she continued to High School cross the ask for help. My husband and I finish line. were both so impressed by this Following is a nice young lady. She is a wonderful testament to the Catholic education SBA letter from a St. Agnes/ is providing.” Laura Barnett. CBHS mom comment- Mrs. Barnett posted the picture of Meghan helping the injured runner ing on Meghan’s act of and her comments on Facebook and the post went viral. Christian kindness. A few days later, Arlington freshman Skylar Boogerd came by “I am the parent of 2 SAA freshmen and 1 CBHS freshman but feel school to thank Meghan and give her a token of her appreciation. compelled to write you and praise one of your student athletes. At the Kudos, Meghan!

23 SBA golfers on fire on the course Senior athletes receive honors Memphis Tigers commitment and SBA senior Nick Giles won the Sneds Tour Elite Series at Windyke, shooting 74-68 to claim membership in the Tennessee Junior Cup West Team. Nick captured the West Region Championship in September, advancing to the TSSAA State Tournament.

Senior wide receiver Colton Cochran (bottom right) was selected to play for the Red Team in the 14th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game on December 12. Colton, who started, was instrumental in the Red Team’s victory over the Blue Team, 18-14. Junior Maribeth Peevy finished in 3rd place in the region, helping her team to a region runner-up position and berth in the State Tour- nament. Maribeth captured 4th place at the State competition.

SBA budding track star performs nationally Freshman Sarah Vosburgh qualified for the Junior and were recently Olympics in long jump in August. Sarah qualified in the Regina Zipperer Jacob Timmins named School Winners for the prestigious Wendy’s® High districts in Memphis and then regionally in Knoxville. School Heisman® Award highlighting exceptional high From there she qualifies nationally. Sarah finished 52nd school seniors and their achievements in the classroom, in the nation at the meet in Norfolk, VA. on the field and in the community.

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Trap team advancing in technique Sophomore Bubba Erwin earned the rank of “Distinguished Expert” in the shotgun trapshooting discipline on December 11 during pre-season training. Bubba completed 38 qualifying scores of increasing difficulty to earn the highest of 6 ranks in the Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program. Bubba joins 5 teammates who have also earned the Distinguished Expert rank - Ivan Scheidhauer, Annie Longoria, MC Wade, Sam Childers, and Brian O’Leary. Junior Ivan Scheidhauer won the Junior Singles Championship at the Nashville Gun Club American Trapshooting Association shoot on December 19. He won by outscoring a competitor in a shoot-off that took place after sunset. Ivan also placed 2nd in the Jr. Handicap event and 3rd overall in the Doubles event. MEET OUR NEW HEAD COACHES The SBA trap team is working hard to prepare for their first competition.

Dance Team wins for ninth year Head Volleyball Coach Head Boys Basketball Head Girls Soccer Coach The SBA Dance Team finished as State Runner- Eric Bond Coach Steve Chandler Mary-Kate Cooke Jenkins up in November, just a fraction off a first place finish. (SBA’10) But, in October, the squad won regionals for the ninth consecutive year.

Head Girls Lacrosse Coach Head Baseball Coach Head Football Coach Paige Michael Brandon Patton Scott Samsel

Head Boys Lacrosse Coach Head Track Coach Head Water Polo Coach Steven Shipowitz Kareem Vance Ray Wynne

25 COLLEGE SIGNINGS

Taylor Barnes signed to play basketball for the Lady Tigers at the Nick Giles signed to play golf for the University of Memphis Tigers. University of Memphis.

The Fall NCAA Signing period saw four SBA athletes sign to continue their playing careers in college!

The CBU Lady Bucs garnered the volleyball talents of Anna Graziosi. Regina Zipperer will continue her swimming career with the Carson- Newman Lady Eagles.

26 Alumni News

Lacey Pease Stluka recently celebrated the one year anniversary CLASS NOTES of The Rev, a special shop on Brookhaven Circle in Memphis, which is an extension of Lacey’s Be Free Revolution organization sup- 1986 porting women in Kenya and Uganda. Visit therevememphis.com Marshall Oser is married to Gayle Oser and they have two chil- for store hours and online shopping. dren, Hayden and Zach. Marshall is Vice President of Sales at JIM Promotions. The family makes their home in Memphis. 2002 Sam Newton graduated Summa Cum Laude from San Jose Uni- 1988 versity with Master of Arts in Linguistics and a minor in Teaching Renae Adcock McElwain serves as the 2015-16 SBA Home and English to Students of Other Languages. For the next two years, School President. She holds the same position as her mom, Sheila, Sam will be a Professor of English in Ankara, Turkey. did when Renae was a student at Auburndale over 25 years ago. Renae has two children at SBA, Claire (9th) and Patrick (11th). Erin Courtney married Jeff Townsend on September 26, Brian Alexander is the manager of Quail Ridge Golf Course in 2015 at St. Louis Catholic Bartlett. His team paired with golf pro Carlos Sainz, Jr. for nine Church in Memphis. Erin is holes and shot 16-under 54 to win a tiebreaker to take the Danny Public Relations Coordinator Thomas ProAm the week of the FedEx St. Jude Classic at South- for the Varco Pruden Buildings wind in June. Marketing department and Jeff is Account Manager with Higher Shannon Coker is married to David Haynes and they make their Visibility. The couple makes their home in Bartlett, TN. They have two children, Sabrina and Malcolm. home in East Memphis. Shannon works in the IT field.

1997 Chris Burcky and wife Michelle welcomed their son Christopher John Burcky on January 12, 2015. He joins big sister Clair Aileen (3). The family makes their home in Arlington, TN and Chris is a supply chain director for Medtronic.

1999 Caleb Walker aced the 158- Dustin Jones has joined The Shopping Center Group’s Memphis yard No. 17 hole at River Bend Office as leasing representative. He has 18 years of retail/restau- Links using an 8-iron on July 27. rant experience and, in his new role, is responsible for landlord representation on behalf of retail property owners and developers. 2003 Jack Koban and wife Ashley welcomed their second son Henry Paul May 4. He was 19” and 6 lbs., 2 oz. Henry joins big brother Jibby (John III), age 2. Jack was recently offered the job of Geotechnical Lab Manager of Fugro’s Baton Rouge office. Ashley is a physician and the family makes their home in Baton Rouge. In addition, Jack is continuing work on his dissertation. Caroline Dennis married Chris Roos in 2013 and moved 2001 from Parker, CO to Butte, MT in 2014. Chris is a Professor Dr. Kay Habenicht married Daniel Yancey in July, 2015. They make of Mining Engineering at Montana Tech. They welcomed their their home in Winston Salem, NC. first child Samuel David Roos on Nov. 17, 2014.

27 2006 Olivia DeLozier graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in May 2015. In July, she began pursuing her residency in general surgery.

Bobby Lawrence married Jessie Barton on May 16, 2015 in Nash- ville, TN. Bobby and Jessie both graduated from DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in May. Now doctors, they began their service in Augusta, GA. An Army Captain, Bobby will be serving at Fort Gordon in Augusta. (see Alumni Photo Album)

John Paul Masterson (JP) has been named Dean of Students at St. Benedict at Auburndale High School.

Hagan Schroder is in Chiropractic School and should graduate in 2007 August. He lives in Dallas. (see Alum Christmas Greetings) Nick Maurizi is in the US Marine Corps stationed at Eglin Air Force 2004 Base in Destin, FL. Jordan Wells married Jessica Roberts on October 10, 2015 at the First Congregational Church in Memphis.

2005 Brooke Malone and Meelad Lauren Lough is a Residency Coordinator (Child, Addiction and Hanna were married May 2, Forensic Psychiatry) for the Emory University School of Medicine 2015 at Cedar Hall in Bartlett, in Atlanta. TN. Brooke graduated from the University of Tennessee Hampton Maddox Health Science Center in May graduated from the 2014 and is an Occupational University of Memphis Therapist at Baptist Memorial with a degree in Hospital. Meelad graduated Architecture. In January from the University of Mem- he moved with his family phis Law School, one week to Normal, IL to work after the couple’s wedding. (see for American Buildings Alumni Photo Album) as a design detailer. He is married to Elsa Rosado Chelsea Robinson was awarded and they have a son Kaleb the Larry Riley Rising Star Award Ian (3). at the annual Ostrander Theatre Awards at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis in August. She played “Millie” in Theatre Memphis’ production of A Christmas Carol Mallory Schroder lives in Austin, TX and is studying to become an this December. She is a very active Art Therapist. She is currently taking sign language and psychology member of the theatre community. classes. (see Alumni Christmas Greetings)

28 Alumni News

Arkell Quarles was married to Mathew Mokler at Mountain View Site-Mount Ida Farm in Scottsville, VA on October 11, 2015. Arkell’s brothers, Mar- shall (’11) and Field- ing (’16) served as ushers, while her SBA ‘09 classmates Erin Edwards and Meghan Gattas served as Jessica Taylor and Brad Wilson were married on Mother’s Day bridesmaids. (see weekend, May 9, 2015 at St. Peter Church in Memphis. The reception Alumni Photo Album) followed at the Cadre Building. These two high school sweethearts were attended by many SBA friends. Also, on May 29, Jessica became Dr. Jessica T. Wilson receiving her medical degree from University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has begun her pediatric residency at LeBonheur Methodist Children’s Hospital in Memphis. (see Alumni Photo Album) 2010 Mary-Kate Cooke married Dan 2009 Jenkins on October 24, 2015 Waverly Maddox (pictured at St. Anne Catholic Church in at left with sister Mallory ’13) Memphis. The couple makes their graduated from the University home in Memphis. Mary-Kate just of Memphis in May, 2014 with completed her first year as the degree in education and minor SBA Lady Eagles Soccer Coach. in special Ed. She teaches 5th grade at South Park Elementa- Jordan Costabile is a customer Service Specialist with Ingram ry in Memphis. This past school Barge and is living in Nashville. year, she and the other 5th grade teachers raised $2000 Samantha Hankins graduated from Rhodes College in 2014 with to reward their classes with a a major in Economics/Commerce and Business. She completed her week of fun including a skating Master’s Degree in Accounting in the spring of 2015, also at Rhodes. trip, a cookout with inflatables Samantha works for PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Core Forensics and a dinner at Shogun Res- Associate. She makes her home in Dallas. taurant. Waverly says, “As most of the children at our school live below poverty level this Beau Gordon graduated from the Univer- was a new experience for most of them.” In June, she traveled to sity of Tennessee-Knoxville in December Zululand, South Africa to teach English for a month and she stays 2014 with a Bachelor Degree in Supply very involved with many of her former SBA classmates, in fact two Chain Management & collateral in interna- roommates are SBA alums. tional business. Beau has accepted a job as an analyst with International Paper in the Devin Pinkston graduated from the University of Tennessee- Packaging Systems /Customer Solutions Knoxville in 2013 with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. She department. (see Alumni Photo Album) pursued her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Valparaiso University in Indiana. While in the program, Devin Wes Hendren is a Navy Nuclear Officer based in Charleston, SC. co-authored articles, presented at events in Nebraska and Indiana University Northwest and graduated with Athenaeum Honors in Meagan Nichols raced to a 1st place finish in her age group (20- August, 2015. Following graduation, she moved to Grand Junction, 24) at the 33rd E.J. Goldsmith, Jr. 5-Miler on August 23 with a time CO. She accepted a position in a private practice as an outpatient of 35:35 and won the overall category in the Cotton Pickin’ 5K in therapist and a relief position as an emergency crisis clinician at Somerville in September with a time of 21:04. Meagan is a reporter Mind Springs. for The Memphis Business Journal.

29 Molly Paulson graduated in May, 2015 with a Master’s of Science in Taylor Seaman is an Associate Corporate Financial Systems Ana- Teacher Education from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She lyst with FedEx Services. He serves on the Governance, Risk and is a 4th grade teacher at Dogwood Elementary in Knoxville. Compliance team that works and utilizes a configurable software platform to achieve efficiencies throughout various platforms. 2011 Kaitlyn Abernathy graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Uni- Paul Wagner graduated from the University versity of Memphis. Katie graduated with University Honors and of Texas this December with a degree in honors in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She won the Upsilon Architectural Engineering along with a Mu award for the highest GPA recommended by the faculty. During Certification in Business Foundations. He will the summer she worked part-time at St. Jude. Katie is currently in be working in Dallas. school at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis. Kait- lyn is the captain of the Memphis Women’s Rugby Football Club.

Julie Eckel had five saves in the 1-1 OT draw soccer game with Kentucky in Octo- Marissa Weiss graduated from ber, becoming the all-time leader in saves the University of Tennessee-Chat- for the UT Lady Vols. Julie received her tanooga with a Bachelor Degree Master’s Degree from UT in December in Psychology with concentration and has taken a job in Nashville, TN. in social sciences and 3.9 cumula- tive GPA. While in college, Marissa Kaitlyn Favorite spent some time on a mission trip to Guatemala. was a member of Kappa Delta Her mission team was able to purchase new desks for the parish Sorority and was inducted into classroom in the area she worked. the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International graduated from Katie Incardona Honor Society and Psi Chi, the In- Northwestern University Magna Cum Laude ternational Honor Society for Psychology. Since her freshman year, from Northwestern in June 2015 with a Marissa was coxswain on the women’s rowing team. She began degree in Communications, majoring in working at EPCOT at Disney World following graduation. theatre. In September, she was cast in her first professional production as several characters Chandler Williams graduated in El Stories 22: Heroes at the Greenhouse Cum Laude from the University Theatre Center in Chicago. It’s a dramatization of Tennessee-Knoxville College of of real life stories as told to the producers by Nursing in May 2015. When she ordinary Chicagoans about their experiences served as President of the Student riding the El (Chicago mass transit). (See Nursing Association, the associa- Alumni Photo Album) tion started a scholarship endow- ment fund and was awarded the Chancellor’s Extraordinary Community Service Award for their work in the Precious Prints Project and Knoxville’s Love Kitchen. Precious Prints Project gives parents of newborns, who die, a necklace charm engraved with their baby’s fingerprint. Chandler has moved back to Memphis and is a Nurse Resident with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Luke James has been a highly decorated Methodist LeBonheur Hospital. member of the Track Team at Southern Illinois University. 2012 Chelsea Casaccia, a senior midfielder for Rachel Nevle graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of the CBU Lady Bucs Soccer team, was named Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2nd Team 2015 All-GSC for the third con- in May 2015. She is currently in the Advanced Standing Master’s secutive year. Program at UT College of Social Work from which she will gradu- ate with her degree in May 2016. While in this program, she will be interning at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

30 Alumni News

Andy Cox was drafted by the 2015 Oakland A’s in the 2015 Base- Tyler Culpepper earned a spot and was ball Draft in June. Andy plans selected to play on the St. Louis Metro on finishing his senior year Collegiate All-Star team during the sum- with the Vols at UTK. He has a mer. Tyler represented the National League bright baseball future! Conference. He is attending Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis this year and is a member of the Hornets Baseball Team.

Patrick Freel is a computer science major in the School of Engi- Jeff Lamer has completed both Basic Train- neering at Ole Miss. In his first semester he earned a 3.82 GPA and ing at Ft. Sill, Ok. and AIT schooling at Ft. Sam was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll. Houston, TX as an Army Combat Medic. PV2 Lamer is currently stationed in Tacoma, WA. Jake McClure earned a place on the Dean’s List at Rose-Hulman Jeff is fulfilling his childhood dream of serving Institute of Technology for the 2015 Fall Semester. his country and began his journey this past May.

2013 Patrick Murphy is a student at Missouri S & T and is manager for the Miners Baseball Team. His college ran a story on him that you can check out at http://discover.mst.edu/2015/04/07/its-not-a-job-its-a-passion/.

2014 Jackie Glover finished her freshman year at the University of Tennessee-Martin with a 4.0 GPA. She was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, a freshman National Honor Society for having straight A’s her first Matthew Smith is a student at the University of Memphis and has semester. Jackie was also signed on as photographer for the Tigers Football Team as a freshman, selected the 2015 Outstanding no less. His first game was The Tigers’ win over Missouri State on Sep- Freshman in Agriculture awarded tember 5. Matthew was a three-year official photographer for the SBA by the school’s Department of Yearbook and got his experience covering SBA sports. Check out one Agriculture, Geosciences and of his photos in the Alumni Photo Album. Natural Resources. Alumni, make sure you join “The OFFICIAL Saint Grace Summers is a sophomore Benedict at Auburndale Alumni Group” on Facebook at Eastern Illinois University and to reunite with your classmates and to stay up to plays tennis for the Panthers. Last date with the latest SBA Alumni information! year she earned an overall record of 12-7 in singles play with the WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION!!! majority of her time split between Any Auburndale and SBA alumni can update database information the No. 2 and No. 3 positions and by Emailing Sharon Masterson, Director of Communications was 6-3 while playing in the No. 3 at [email protected] or logging on to www.sbaeagles. spot. She finished OVC match play org/alumni. We want to hear from you and help everyone stay with a 7-3 record, played all of her connected! Send us your Class Notes and pictures, too. doubles matches in the No. 1 spot with partner Sephora Boulbahaiem ending the season with an even Class of 1996 20th reunion coming up! For information see SBA 8-8 record. Grace is on the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll, includ- class of ’96 20-year Reunion on Facebook. ing Medal of Honor accolades.

3231 The Bobby Lawrence (’03) Family The Danny Koban (’00) Family The Rena Masterson Fay (’95) Family

The Andrea Kronberg Gillespie (’96) & David Gillespie (’95) Annual Christmas Family Greetings from Alum Families

The Chad Connolly (’02) Family Mallory Schroder (’05) & Hagan Schroder (’03)

The Lindsey Esrael Pietrowski (’03) Family Rachel McGehee Revelle (’03) Family

The Caitlin Doyle Motte (‘03) Family

The Maddox Family – Hampton (’05), Waverly (’09) & Mallory (’13) The Jessica Krongerg Govan (‘03) Family

The Jenni Gillespie Helms (’97) & Matt Helms (’95) Family The Chris Masterson (’97) Family The Lori Trew Regis (’91) Family

3332 Alumni News

AlumniPhoto Album

Katie Incardona shared her graduation celebration with her brothers Matthew (SBA ’14), a sophomore at the UTK and Sam, currently a junior at SBA.

Members of SBA 2011 Class Erica Ring (from left), Ashlee The Gordon family celebrates Beau’s (SBA 2010) gradu- Hunter and Catherine Stukenborg are all smiles following their ation from UT-K (from left) Jason (SBA ’96), dad Russ, graduation from Mississippi State University in May, 2015. Beau, mom Pam, Justin (SBA ’99) and Lauren (SBA ’07).

2003 alums Bobby Lawrence and JP Mas- terson share Bobby’s joy at his rehearsal dinner in Nashville on May 15. JP served as Bobby’s Best Man and Bobby’s brother Jacob (class of 2014) was a groomsman.

The Erin Courtney and Jeff Townsend wedding offered an SBA mini-reunion for members of the class of 2002; Sarah (Shiba) Thompson, Crissy (Cox) Ross, Dr. Justin Perrault, Andy and Erin (Heitzman) Garner and their children, also mem- bers of the wedding party. Philip McLendon, Class of 1998, and Erin’s brother was also in the wedding party.

One of Matthew Smith’s (‘15) outstanding Memphis Tigers shot in their game with Marshall, Arkell and Fielding enjoy festivities before 2015 graduates Gabby Velasquez and Ben Chappell Missouri State. Arkell’s wedding. starred in Germantown Community Theatre’s production of “Inherit the Wind.” (see On and Off Campus)

33 Jessica Taylor and Brad Wilson were accompanied by many fellow SBA attendants including Doug Taylor ‘05 (brother of the bride), Ryne Wilson ‘11 (brother of the groom) and members from the class of ‘07 Chris Colanero, Keith Haynes, Megan Hurley, Nathan SBA alums enjoy the Malone-Hanna wedding reception. Included in the wedding party were Miller, Caroline Robinson, Tyler Tansey, Philip Valle, Jordan Zarshenas several SBA alumni – from ’07 Chelsi Williams Carruth was Matron of Honor and Rebecca and Mandy Carter (’08). There was quite a crowd of other SBA McFarland was a bridesmaid. Sara Griesbeck (’16) was also a bridesmaid. Groomsmen from alumni enjoying the celebration. the class of ’07 were Chad Holmes, Carl Patchen, Joseph Evetts and Taylor Anderson.

Nolan Lyons (’08) married Krista Pingsterhaus in Batesville, IN on November 7, 2015. SBA is so proud of 2005 alum Casey Amen (2nd from right), one of Memphis’ finest, who The couple makes their home in Cincinnati. Brother Matt (’09) and his Mom and Dad appeared with other Memphis Police Officers on national news (“Fox and Friends”). The young daughter of Timothy Warren, a Memphis policeman slain four years ago, received an celebrated with them. invitation to a recent father-daughter dance at her school. She was crestfallen! When several of Warren’s fellow officers got word of the girl’s sadness, they stepped in and made it an evening to remember. Casey was one of them. Check out the story at http://ktla.com/2015/09/08/ fallen-policemans-daughter-escorted-to-school-dance-by-memphis-officers/ Casey is married to another 2005 alum, Taylor Bunnell Amen. We are so proud of you, Taylor and Casey!

The Kevin Caraway (‘98) family makes their Bradley O’Leary (’08) recently took a home in the Memphis area. Twin daughters job with Stevens Transports in Dallas Coach Pickering’s Annual Alumni Swim Day during Christmas break is always are Keelyn and Keley (2 ½) with big sister as a Planner. In September, his mom a fun way to catch up with former teammates. Kenzley (5). Ann helped him move.

34 Trey McGinnis (second from right), a Mathematics, Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering major is a busy man at CBU. He recently presented in the undergraduate research session on “Solving a Limitation of the Rook Problem.” He Chris Masterson (left), Class of 1997, was a presenter on Social Media and competed in the “Estimathon,” a contest dealing with estimating large quantities. Collaborative Teaching at the 2015 Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Trey’s team won the contest. Trey also attended the National Collegiate Honors Professional Day. Chris is Assistant Principal at St. Catherine Labouré School in Council (NCHC) Conference in November in Chicago. Trey, along with another stu- St. Louis, MO. He is pictured here with his mom Sharon and his brother and dent, presented “Make No Little Service: September of Service and Helping Hands SBA Dean of Students JP Masterson (’03), at the Professional Day. October – How honors students at two universities led 30-day service projects that changed their communities.” Trey is featured in a CBU promotional piece, as well.

SBA alums visit often Matt Helms (’95) was on hand for the annual Junior Ring Mass on December 3. The Mass was offered in memory of his son Garrett (age 12), who passed away on October 25 of this year. (see “About our Faith”)Matt’s wife Jenni Gillespie Helms (’97) wasn’t able to attend, but Matt was able to visit with SBA staff and teachers who were here when Matt was a student, (from left) Cindy Wells, Sharon Masterson, Sondra Morris, Matt, Robin Ciancioso and Mary Cox. In addition, Matt met the current officers and sponsor of Club St. Jude, who brought up the Offertory Gifts at the Mass. Garrett was a patient at St. Jude.

SBA alums are always on hand at Football Homecoming – Kyle Van Frank (’15), a student at the University of Ala- SBA alum Brad Reber (2015), on fall break from Tulane (from left) Philip Valle (’07), Ben Prudhomme (’06), Joe Chando bama, surprised SBA, doing the morning announcements University, stopped by to visit his former SBA Track Coach (’05), Doug Taylor (’05) and Jordan Zarshenas (’07). during his fall break. It seemed like old times with Kyle on Dianna Cervetti. Brad is a Physics and German major and the intercom, as he was the “voice” of SBA as a student. is in the Marine Corps ROTC program. He is on the Green Wave Track Team, throwing the javelin

35 Andrew Wadovick (’14) recently visited with the staff 2015 graduates and Show Choir alums Caroline Before they left for college, Bailey Coppedge (cen- of “The Eagle’s Eye” school newspaper. Andrew is on King, Cassandra Carrasco and Thomas Trouy ter) and Gabby Velasquez presented Mrs. Morris the staff of “The All-State,” the campus newspaper of enjoyed the SBA fall production of “Our Town.” with an original Coppedge “Toodle Board.” Bailey Austin Peay University. and her mom Billie have created the Toodle Board business and Gabby helped in the design of this one for SBA.

Talented SBA students and alums are traditionally a part of John Angotti’s Annual Come Home for Christmas Concert at the Cannon Center. This year Dominica Angotti (’15), Michael Robinson (‘12) and Kyle Van Frank (’15) performed. Kyle also served as stage director and the SBA Show Choir offered a pre-concert in the lobby.

36 Alumni Spotlight

at SBA in Knowledge Bowl. We were always so terrible at art history. The thing that started attracting me to- wards art history was the fact that it requires so much knowledge about life.” Throughout his middle and high school years, Jake always excelled when it came to trivia and general knowledge, so becoming a contestant on Jeopardy! was always a dream of his. “I really loved watching Jeopardy! and always thought, ‘One day, that’s going to be me,’” said Jake. “And sure enough, it happened.” Although he missed the Final Jeopardy! question, Jake controlled the game throughout the show, and even received a compliment from Alex Trebek.

“Alex said I played brilliantly, despite losing,” said Jake. “He also told me I played such a great game. I think he knew it was a heartbreaker. I had a really hard time after I lost that game. It was my childhood dream and Jake Smith (2007) I had it in my hands and it slipped away from me. But By Savannah Boettcher, Senior now, I view it as a totally positive experience. I feel like (Appeared in the September 25, 2015 issue of “The Eagle’s it happened for a reason.” Eye” school newspaper)

Many people merely dream of a shot on their favorite game show. Imagine if one day that dream became a re- ality. This was the case for St. Benedict alum and recent Jeopardy! contestant, Jake Smith. Jake graduated in 2007 and involved himself with all aspects of the St. Benedict life. He took advanced classes with Mrs. Dabaldo, Mrs. Rush, Mr. Madeksho, and Mrs. Schneider. He was also captain of the Knowledge Bowl team and even led the team to the TV tourna- ment finals against White Station two years in a row. Jake found his true niche at SBA in the theater de- partment with Mrs. Wells, where he was a member of Show Choir and took part in various productions. “The theater was really where I spent a lot of my time,” said The author and Smith Jake. He also enjoyed writing and was a member of The Jake’s roots run deep through Memphis and his passion Eagle’s Eye staff as a senior. for knowledge and trivia really emerged while at SBA. He continued his academic career at Rhodes College “St. Benedict really prepared me for the future by where earned an Art History degree and graduated helping me understand what I really value in life. I value cum laude. the company of my friends, the ability to speak and “Trust me, I’ve heard all the jokes,” said Jake, “but I’ve think clearly, to have conviction in my beliefs,” said Jake. always been interested in art history. Actually, it started

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