232 Graduates 649 Merit-Based Scholarships $11 Million 16 College Athletic Scholarships 7 Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Award Finalists 10 Academic All-Stars

Summer 2012

232 Graduates 649 Merit-Based Scholarships $11 million 16 College Athletic Scholarships 7 Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Award Finalists 10 Academic All-Stars

Annual Report 2011-2012 From the PresidentOn Eagles’ Wings Development To all our SBA families and friends – Summer Greetings! We hope you and your families have been able to escape from these 100-degree days … be it in the ocean, a lake or with a sprinkler in the back yard. I was blessed to enjoy a really nice Father’s Day earlier this summer. Two of our three daughters were able to join us for the Sunday celebration for both me and my son-in-law. Brady, his son and my grandson, had the most fun of all, tearing into our gifts – or should I say into the wrapping paper. R-i-i-i-p-p-p - then on to the next. I’m guessing if he had access to just one pretty empty box a day, even the same exact package over and over, his every day would be Christmas. How great would that be! And how long has it been since any of us have woken up feeling like that? I’ve been reading John Kralik’s 2010 book, “365 Thank Yous.” I’d recommend it for everyone. After several years of sliding ever deeper into an emotional, professional and family abyss, the author was graced with one of those miraculous moments of clarity … when he came to understand that despite his troubles and misery, he’d actually been blessed with much and many for which to be thankful. But seldom if ever had he acknowledged any of it - or them. And so he set out to change his focus for one year, within and without, and promised himself to write one heartfelt thank you note every day. Of course, for that to occur, he’d have to re-invent the complainer he had become and focus on all the goodness and good people in his life. Seeing the wonder of our own world. How long has it been since we’ve woken up feeling like that? The rest of the book is a most enjoyable and reflective read of his journey. I mention it because this edition of our magazine includes our yearly Annual Report in which we take pause from our quarterly school news to give public thanks to all those who have helped us in so many different ways through this past year. Talk about goodness and good people!! There’s no question we could spend every day of EVERY year enumerating the hundreds if not thousands of blessings that God - and you - have bestowed upon us. A facility that’s incredible .. HVAC that works .. technology that shrinks the globe .. earthworms that expose and educate.. green fields that soften a fall .. tuition aid that helps the needy .. security that helps safeguard .. library books that spark imagination .. opening nights that showcase talent … and a chapel that’s always open! Our over three hundred donors have combined to give us restricted and unrestricted gifts in excess of $385,000. We cannot thank all of you enough. And when we include all those who donated time and talent – and prayer – lots of prayer, our school is among the most blessed of those who do what we do. My daughter is trying to teach Brady, the little one, how to say ‘Thank You.’ For when the people in his life give him cookies, his sippy cup, or one of those little fruity yogurt things he loves so much. For everything really. Hopefully, he’ll learn and never forget – nor ever have reason to write about a period of his life when he somehow forgot about all the goodness. We, too, promise never to forget. God has blessed us with so much. And among our very best blessings are all of you. Thank you for all you do for the students, staff and families of SBA! Have a wonderful summer! George Valadie President

From the Editor As our 2011-12 academic year has come to a close, we are reminded of the highlights that have characterized this incredible year at St. Benedict. This issue of On Eagles’ Wings points to some special and extraordinary moments that we all have experienced. First, be sure to take in the cover exposing our seniors’ collective accomplishments as they graced the halls of SBA. They proudly and excitedly get together near the end of school for one last group shot posed in the spirit wear of their colleges-of-choice. What we wanted to do, as well, is highlight some statistics as they move on to these institutions of higher learning. Incredible stats, for sure! As Mr. Valadie mentioned and you can see, this is the Annual Report issue that includes the “Lasting Legacies” campaign coordinated by Development Director Lori Trew Regis (’91). Please take time to read the names of individuals, companies and groups who have impacted our success this year. But, also, take in the “Annual Report” of all the academic, athletic, service and arts accomplishments that we have highlighted. All of this makes for a pleasant read about the successes of which we can all be proud. Thanks for a great year, SBA! Sharon Masterson, Editor Director of Communications & Sports Information 2 On Eagles’ Wings Table of Contents 2Hats off to our Seniors “Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way…” Annual Report/ Rule of Benedict 4.20-21 Development Catholic Schools: Ambassadors 4 of Peace

Mission Parent Connection St. Benedict at Auburndale High School is a 20 diocesan, coeducational, college preparatory school committed to academic excellence through a comprehensive and challenging About Our Faith multi-level curriculum presented in an 23 atmosphere permeated with the aims, values and teachings of the Roman Catholic faith.

On Eagles’ Wings is a publication of Headline News St. Benedict at Auburndale High School 25 Editor/Director of Communications & Sports Information Sharon Masterson Achievements26 President/Principal George Valadie

Assistant Principal Faculty Focus Sondra Morris 34 Director of Alumni & Development Lori Trew Regis ‘91 On and Off Campus Director of Admissions 35 Ann O’Leary

Advisory Board 2011-12 Sports Don Williams, Chairman 37 Msgr. Peter Buchignani, V.G. Jon Bascom Doug Byrnes Alumni Julie Clary (’00) 45 Mindy Costabile (Executive Committee) Nick Griffin (’98) Joe Incardona Got Facebook? On Eagles’ Wings magazine is published by Become a fan of SBA on FaceBook! Chris LeBlanc the St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Paul Schuhlein Office of Communications. www.facebook.com/eaglessba John Schuman Phil Sisneros (Executive Committee) Change of address or correspondence Please send all changes to: Mike Watermeier Editor-On Eagles’ Wings Wanda Winnette St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Pat Wycoff 8250 Varnavas Drive Beth York Cordova, TN 38016 Do You Tweet? [email protected] Follow SBA on Twitter! 3 www.twitter.com/eaglessba

Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT

Lasting Legacies Investing in SBA The 2011-12 Annual Fund for SBA “Give and it will be given to you…for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.” Luke 6:38

Needs of SBA Tuition Assistance – The Annual Fund helps make an SBA education more affordable for many families. Technology Innovations – The Annual Fund aims to diversify classroom instruction techniques with Please review this Annual We have made every effort to additional technology and faculty training. Report and the generous provide accurate Operational Needs – Our Annual Honor Roll of Donors who information. If errors Fund also sustains the campus are enriching our school and appear, please accept our programs and balances our school students’ lives in so many sincere apology and notify budget. ways. Gifts recorded are the Director of Development those received from July 1, at [email protected]. Please visit sbaeagles.org/thankyou to view our 2011 through June 30, 2012. Development Thank You Video.

Honor Roll of Donors The Honor Roll of Donors/Annual Report Catholic faith, providing students with the tools to acknowledges the many donors and volunteers who master this challenge, to continue their education and have contributed and helped St. Benedict at to make the world a better place. The Annual Fund Auburndale High School. Their generosity helps to Drive is one of the most important avenues of giving sustain the school’s mission of academic excellence in at SBA. These annual gifts received from so many a challenging and Christian environment permeated alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, faculty, staff with the aims, values and teachings of the Roman and corporations are the lifeblood of the school.

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Eagle Club $5000+

Anonymous Auto Zone Community Relations Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Coca Cola Enterprises Rich and Debbie Duszak Charles and Rachel Embrey Chris and Adrienne LeBlanc Mr. and Mrs. Wes Misenhelter Prudential Foundation MBS Textbook Exchange Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith SBA Eagle Bucks Program SBA Fashion Show St. Francis of Assissi Catholic School Mike and Anne Waddell The SBA Fine Arts Program is just one of our successful programs that is sustained by the Annual Fund. Not only do our current students enjoy being a part of music, drama and band, but it is also a major draw for potential students looking for an outstanding program in the Memphis area.

Benefactors $2500 - $4999

Anonymous Blue Streak Scholarship Fund David and Gail Branch Elizabeth Brock Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Erstine Mrs. Margaret Grover Mr. and Mrs. E.J. (Ned) Nelson, III

Your support helps our strong athletic programs continue to win championships.

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Our students love their beautiful buildings and campus grounds. All of which are sustained by donations to the SBA Annual Fund.

Donors $1,000-$2499

Anonymous Regions Morgan Keegan Mr. David Alyea Dr. and Mrs. Webster Riggs Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cummings Bill and Sharon Ryan Balfour, Mr. Doug Kearney SPEBSQSA, INC – Memphis Chapter Mr. Dana Capocaccia Mr. and Mrs. Kamal Saba Mrs. Annette Dabaldo Miss Katherine Saba Randy, Betty and Randon Dupont Paul and Shannon Schuhlein Robyn and Daniel Evans Mr. Joseph Sena Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Evetts Drs. B. Kay Jackson and Dr. Thomas B. Shelton First Horizon National Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Joel Stark First Tennessee Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun Jill and John Frierott Mark and Laurie Sutton John Gavin Target “Take Charge of Education” Program The Golightlys Mr. and Mrs. David Todd Tom and Toni Griesmer Mr. and Mrs. James Van Hoeck Mr. and Mrs. Michael Macyauski Don and Sherry Williams Michael and Darlene Nevle Mr. and Mrs. Casy O’Brien Ralph and Wanda Peperone Dion Pogson Marty and Melinda Quinn

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Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies AnnualPatrons Report $500 - $999

All American Sporting Goods Mr. Frank Linxwiler Dr. and Mrs. Charles Arkin Patrons $500Michael - $999 and D onna Malone Dean and Susannah Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bargiachi Mr. Frank Linxwiler All American Sporting Goods John and Sondra Morris Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Michael and Donna Malone Dr. and Mrs. Charles Arkin Sean and Ann O’Leary Penny Crotty Dean and Susannah Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bargiachi Project Graduation Mr. and Mrs. James Galbreath John and Sondra Morris Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Mrs. Lydia Scarbrough Aric and Andrea Giddens Sean and Ann O’Leary Penny Crotty Claire Sweeney Hershey Company Project Graduation Mr. and Mrs. James Galbreath UBS Paine Webber Mr. and Mrs. James Holthouser Mrs. Lydia Scarbrough Aric and Andrea Giddens Fred and Cinny Verhaak Dr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson Claire Sweeney Hershey Company Wanda and Steve Winnette Kohl’s UBS Paine Webber Mr. and Mrs. James Holthouser Wrightsong, Inc Fred and Cinny Verhaak Dr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson David and Michelle Ziebarth Wanda and Steve Winnette Kohl’s Wrightsong, Inc David and Michelle Ziebarth

Technology at SBA This year, thanks to Annual Fund gifts, we Technologyhave done the following: at SBA UpgradedThis year, the thanks entire towireless Annual network Fund togifts, a we 1Gb systemhave done the following:

UpgradedReplaced all the the entire network wireless switches network in the to a 1classroomGb system areas to upgrade to a 1Gb backbone Replaced all thelibrary network student switches computers in the classroom(29 computers) areas to upgrade to a 1Gb backbone Replaced allone library mobile student computer computers cart (29(24 computers) ReplacedAdded a new one mobileiPad cart,C computeronsectetuer with wireless cart :printer (24 computers)iPads with controller) AddedReplaced a new the fileiPad storage cart,Consectetuer with server wireless and increa :printer sed (24capacity iPads to with 4 Tb controller) of space ReplacedUpdated allthe virtual file storage servers server and andinstalled increa ased capacitymanagement to 4 Tbsystem of space UpdatedReimaged all all virtual student servers used computersand installed a management(200+ computers) system ReimagedInstalled new all studentinteractive used LCD computers projector (200+systems computers) in 18 classrooms Installed new interactive LCD projector systems in 18 classrooms

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Partners $200 - $499 Mr. and Mrs. Sam S. Aljundi Mark and Lisa Ricketts Michael and Christa Allen SBA Art Department Barb and Sam Banks Irene Hansen and Michael Saba Ms. Joan Best Jack Paratore Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Black Parker School Uniform Mr. and Mrs. Gerold Blum Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Schettler George and Vicky Bolds Schwab Charitable Fund Dan and Bridget Botto Tommy and Denise Seaman Hamp and Rena Boykin Hugh and Janice Skinner Denise and Tim Broughton Dr. William Smith Mary Lou Brown Sodexo Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Butler Dr. and Dr. Stephen Taylor Alexandria Clay Steve Thielemier Dennis Clay, Jr Mr. and Mrs. Dana Thompson Melanie and Mark Compton Dr. and Mrs. Carter Towne John Willis Cox and Dee Cox Mr. James Trautschold and Mr. Martin J. Crotty Ms. Colette Linder Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cumings George and Nancy Valadie Cmdr. and Mrs. Anthony Doran Mrs. Marjorie Vincent E Studio Mike and Pam Watermeier Filipino-American Association Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wise of Memphis Bruce and Lisa Yarbro Mrs. John Garbuzinski Ghengis Grill Harris Quon Auto Service and Machine Works, Inc Laura and Eddie Henson Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Hervey Mr. and Mrs. Antonio E. Huerta Dr. John Hyden Knights of Columbus Council 9317 Ramon and Aimee Lelis Mrs. Shirley Lile Brad and Lisa Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Dave Masterson Mr. and Mrs. Larry McCommon Mr. and Mrs. James Melancon Mr. and Mrs. William Moore Anita and Gary Murphy Mr. Louis Pera Pfizer Foundation Lauran and Pat Powers Mr. and Mrs. James A. Quistorff SBA – A great place to be. Mrs. Ellie Rauscher A great place to be from.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! 8 Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report Friends Up To $199 Phil and Lisa Altizer MikeFriends and Stephanie Up Hardister To $199 Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Pence PhilMrs. andBabs Lisa Antoniak Altizer MMr.ike and and Mr Stephanies. William Hardister Hargest Mr. and Mrs. BobbyRobert PencePhilippart Mrs.Yasenis Babs Ayers Antoniak Mr.Ms. andDory Mr Heidemans. William Hargest Mr. and Mrs. RobertCharles Philippart B. Quinn Jr. CausaundraYasenis Ayers Bradley Ms.Mr. SteveDory HeidemanHeinz Mr.John and and Mrs. Sherry Charles Reber B. Quinn Jr. YumiCausaundra K. Branch Bradley Mr.Heather Steve Hill Heinz JohnLori Regisand Sherry Reber Mr.Yumi and K. 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Bill Laura Burke Burke CathyMr. and Horobetz Mrs. Antonio Huerta Mrs.Stanley Dell Rybczyk Russell and Mr.Ms. andLaura Mrs. Burke Doug Byrnes Mr. and Mrs. AntonioJohn Hughes Huerta Stanley Angel DorothyRybczyk Rybczykand Mr. and Mrs. DougMichael Byrnes Cafferty Mr.Kathy and and Mrs. Mike John Hurt Hughes Chris Angel and Dorothy Jane Sadler Rybczyk JimMr. and DawnMrs. Michael Caldwell Cafferty KathyRick and and Cathy Mike James Hurt ChrisMr. Glido and JaneSakaan Sadler and Mr.Jim and DawnMrs. Robert Caldwell Capocaccia RickJennifer and Jenkins Cathy James Mr. Dr. Glido Lina AlloushSakaan and Mr. and Mrs. CainRobert Carson Capocaccia JenniferChris Johnson Jenkins SBA Dr. LinaEagles Alloush Eye Staff Mr. and Mrs. CainEd Charlton Carson ChrisMrs. Jan Johnson Kaplan Mr.SBA and Eagles Mrs. Eye John Staff Schneider LauraMr. and Cheseldine Mrs. Ed Charlton Mrs. JanSydney Kaplan Lynch Kellenberger ScholasticMr. and Mrs. Products John Schneider and Awards DiannaLaura Cheseldine Cervetti Mrs.Angeline Sydney and Lynch Tiffany Kellenberger Kern JohnScholastic and Deborah Products Schuman and Awards MikeDianna and Cervetti Donna Chapman AngelineJohn and Barbaraand Tiffany King Kern JackJohn Schenkeland Deborah Schuman Mr.Mike and and Mrs. Donna Jeff ChapmanChristiansen JohnDon andand LaurenBarbara Koban King ScrippsJack Schenkel Howard Foundation VinceMr. and and Mrs. Robin Jeff CianciosoChristiansen DonJack and ChrisLauren Koban Koban DonScripps Sebren Howard Foundation RickVince and and Terri Robin Clarke Ciancioso JackKraft and Foods Chris Matching Koban SteveDon Sebren and Debbie Shaner JulieRick andClary Terri Clarke Kraft Gift ProgramFoods Matching MarySteve andShelton Debbie Shaner Mr.Julie and Clary Mrs. Dennis Cobb Dr. Gift Robert Program M. Kraus MikeMary andShelton Debra Short Mrs.Mr. and Katie Mrs. Coon Dennis Steinbrecher Cobb Dr.Mr. Robertand Mrs. M. George Kraus Lamar Mr.Mike and and Mrs. Debra Carl Short W. Shorter, Jr LouisMrs. Katie and MindyCoon Steinbrecher Costabile Mr.Dr. andand Mrs.Mrs. JamesGeorge Lat Lamarta JoAnnMr. and Solomon Mrs. Carl W. Shorter, Jr DeeLouis Ann and Cox Mindy Costabile Dr.Don and and Mrs. Judy James Lear Latta CliffJoAnn and Solomon Teresa Sorrels TerryDee Ann and Cox Joni Crocker DonStu and and Julie Judy Ledet Lear St.Cliff Peter and Church Teresa Sorrels MadeleineTerry and Joni Crump Crocker StuLee andand JulieJennifer Ledet Lowrie NancySt. Peter D. Church Stafford CumberlandMadeleine Crump Presbyterian LeeDenis and and Jennifer Monica Lowrie Lynch Mr.Nancy and D. Mrs. Staf Williamford H. Stanfield Mr.Cumberland and Mrs. PresbyterianJohn Cunningham DenisMs. Sarah and MarczynskiMonica Lynch MaryMr. and Lou Mrs. Stauffer William H. Stanfield JanetMr. and Daleke Mrs. John Cunningham Ms.Stuart Sarah McCommon Marczynski GregMary andLou Margie Stauffer Stiel Mr.Janet and Daleke Mrs. James Davidson StuartAnne and McCommon Frank McFadden GregMr. and and Mrs. Margie John Stiel Stepherson MikeMr. and and Mrs. Angie James Disalvo Davidson AnneBrother and Joel Frank McGraw, McFadden FSC Mr.Raymond and Mrs. and John Karen Stepherson Stimart ElizabethMike and DomicoAngie Disalvo BrotherDr. Thomas Joel E.McGraw, and FSC RaymondSweet CeeCee’s and Karen Stimart RandyElizabeth and Domico Debbie Dove Dr. Carol Thomas Ann McNeelE. and SweetTom and CeeCee’s Careen Thillen SusieRandy and and John Debbie Dowd Dove Theresa Carol Ann R. Mills McNeel TomMr. and and Mrs. Careen Mark Thillen Trice BobSusie and and Suzanne John Dowd Dunham TheresaLorraine, R. Mark Mills and Rebecca Miller Mr.Cindy and Uphoff Mrs. Mark Trice BobMr. andand Mrs.Suzanne Chris Dunham Fay Lorraine,Dr. and Mrs. Mark Robert and RebeccaMiller Miller CindyValorie Uphoff Valle Mr.Paul and Frierott Mrs. Chris Fay Dr.Vicki and and Mrs. Skip Robert Miller Miller ValorieJoe and ValleBobbie VanCleve PaulChristine Frierott Giles VickiJerry andand GingerSkip Miller Moll JoeColleen and Bobbieand Richard VanCleve Vassallo ChristineMr. and Mrs. Giles Paul Gillespie, Sr. JerryMr. and and Mrs. Ginger Mark Moll Moseley ColleenJulie Vaughan and Richard Vassallo Mr.Dr. Lawrenceand Mrs. Pauland Gillespie, Sr. Mr. andJimmy Mrs. Moss Mark Moseley JulieKristin Vaughan and Kevin Weber Dr. Janice Lawrence Gilliland and Mr.Mark Jimmy and Teresa Moss Murphy KristinMarta and and Lewis Kevin Weiss Weber Susan Janice and Gilliland Rick Graziosi MarkJan and and Brian Teresa O’Donnell Murphy MartaEric Wells and Lewis Weiss SusanDon and and Sheri Rick Grear Graziosi JanAlex and and Brian Suzanne O’Donnell Oliphant EricJennifer Wells Wiggins DonMr. Nick and SheriGriffin Grear AlexMr. and and Mrs. Suzanne William Oliphant Payne JenniferMr. and WigginsMrs. Michael Winkler Mr.Dr. andNick Mrs. Griffin William Gorline Mr.Prudential and Mrs. Foundation William Payne Mr.Capt. and and Mrs. Mrs. Michael Raymond Winkler Wynne Dr.Rebecca and Mrs.Hall William Gorline Prudential Foundation Capt.Cathleen and Zeanah Mrs. Raymond Wynne ThankRebecca You! 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In Honor Serina Branch Dianna Cervetti Sharon Masterson Yumi K Branch Mr. and Mrs. William Payne Brother Joel McGraw, FSC Craig and Donna Hofer Project Graduation Patricia and Allison Rose Don and Sheri Grear Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Rose Wes and Trey Russell Mrs. Dell Russell Olivia DeLozier The Faculty and Alumni of SBA Madeleine Crump Ms. Joan Best Coach Janet Daleke and Coach Don Sebren Kristen Barnett and SBA Faculty and Administration Lorraine, Mark and Adam Teague Wedding Jack Paratore Rebecca Miller Kathy Hurt Josh, Jeffrey and Justin Dove Sharon Masterson Bill Gavin Randy and Debbie Dove Ann O’Leary John Gavin Kristine and Kristel Quon Nancy and George Valadie Adam Johnson Harris Quon Auto Service and SBA Cheer Chris Johnson Machine Works, Inc Mike and Debra Short Jessica and Daniel Morris Clayton A. Trice Mike Pietrangelo Anne and Frank McFadden Dr. and Mrs. Charles Arkin The Giles Family Katharine Miller Marissa Paige Weiss Jamie Schneider Dr. and Mrs. Robert Miller Marta and Lewis Weiss Don and Sheri Grear Sondra Morris George and Nancy Valadie Kaitlyn and Taylor Seaman Wanda and Steve Winnette Raymond and Karen Stimart Tommy and Denise Seaman

In Memory Paul Logue Tony Oliveira Mr. Fred Seymour Sharon Masterson Chris and Jane Sadler Ms. Joan Best

LD Mills, Jr Chris and Rena Fay The Masterson Family Annette Dabaldo Mark and Teresa Murphy Mr. Robert Linder

Susan G. Moss Mr. James Trautschold and Irene Romo Ms. Colette Linder Annette Dabaldo Jimmy Moss

Cathy Linxwiler Mrs. Ellen Chalmers William “Cotton” Lloyd Mr. James Trautschold and Sharon Masterson Frank Linxwiler Ms. Colette Linder Monte and Kathryn Robinson JB Barnett David Semrau Theresa R. Mills Sharon Masterson The Masterson Family Margaret Knight J. Robert (Bob) Moore Lynn Doyle George and Nancy Valadie Vince and Robin Ciancioso The Masterson Family Margie Stiel Margaret Zanone Nelson Robert James The Masterson Family Sharon Masterson Dianna Cervetti Annette Dabaldo Patrick King Theresa Grecco Rebecca Hall John and Barbara King Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yarbro Angie Buchanan Mack Andreoli Dianna Cervetti Kay Kraus Annette Dabaldo Jenny Rybczyk Dr. Robert M. Kraus Mark Linehan Stanley Rybczyk and David Walker Dunham Eddie and Laura Henson Angel Dorothy Rybczyk Bob and Suzanne Dunham Louis Haglund Shelby Hinrichs Annette Dabaldo Sharon Masterson

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Saint Benedict Lasting LegaciesGifts AnnualIn Kind Report and Special Donations Gifts in Kind are donations given to the school in forms other than monetary donations. General Gifts In ChapelKind and Special DonationsMath Department AmerispanGifts Tents in Kind are donations givenJohn Angottito the school in forms other than Mrs.monetary Annette donations. Dabaldo Mrs. Penelope Crotty Deacon Ernie Albonetti General Chapel MusicMath Department & Drama Mr. Kenneth Ford Ted Branstetter Amerispan Tents John Angotti JohnMrs. AngottiAnnette Dabaldo Genex Services Yoelvis Gonzalez Mrs. Penelope Crotty Deacon Ernie Albonetti Mary Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Russ Gordon Deacon Patrick Hirtz Music & Drama Mr. Kenneth Ford Ted Branstetter Kristen Black Mr. Thomas Griesmer Deacon Chip Jones John Angotti Genex Services Yoelvis Gonzalez Sharon Brown Joe and Amanda Incardona Deacon Chuck Lightcap Mary Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Russ Gordon Deacon Patrick Hirtz Beth Buel Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Jackson Tom Link Kristen Black Mr. Thomas Griesmer Deacon Chip Jones M. Carassco Gayle Minard Dr. and Mrs. Bruce MacDonald Sharon Brown Joe and Amanda Incardona Deacon Chuck Lightcap Marian Chando Mrs. Lisa Moses Cathy MacDonald and all who Beth Buel Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Jackson Tom Link K. Chappell LuAnn Noelke assisted with Adoration M. Carassco Gayle Minard Dr. and Mrs. Bruce MacDonald E. Clorina Mr. Mark Phillips John Paul Masterson Marian Chando Mrs. Lisa Moses Cathy MacDonald and all who Barbara Cobb Pioneer Brite Cindy Wells K.Patricia Chappell Cooper LuAnn Noelke assisted with Adoration E. Clorina Mr. Bill Ryan Priests of our Diocese, especially: Stephen Cooper Mr. Mark Phillips John Paul Masterson Barbara Cobb SBA Girls Basketball Team Fr. Mike Werkhoven Mr. and Mrs. Cummings Pioneer Brite Cindy Wells Patricia Cooper Shannon Schuhlein Fr. Patrick Gallagher E Studio Mr. Bill Ryan Priests of our Diocese, especially: Stephen Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Sisneros Fr. Adam Rust Michelle Haysley SBA Girls Basketball Team Fr. Mike Werkhoven Mr. and Mrs. Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sturdivant Fr. Ben Bradshaw Joe Incardona Shannon Schuhlein Fr. Patrick Gallagher E Studio Fr. James Clark Rick and Cathy James BandMr. and Mrs. Sisneros Fr. Adam Rust Michelle Haysley Fr. Johnnie Smith Barbara King SharonMr. and Masterson Mrs. Charles Sturdivant Fr. Ben Bradshaw Joe Incardona Fr. Jolly Sebastian Helen Kintara Stuart McCommon Fr. James Clark Rick and Cathy James Band Fr. Brian Timby V. Labilles Fr. Johnnie Smith Barbara King Sharon Masterson Fr. Ed Fisher Keith and Terri Langley Fr. Jolly Sebastian HelenJim and Kintara Kate Marconi Stuart McCommon Fr. William Burke V. Labilles Fr. Brian Timby Sharon Masterson Fr. Richard Coy Fr. Ed Fisher KeithRosemary and TerriMartinez Langley Msgr. Al Kirk Jim and Kate Marconi Fr. William Burke Judy Meagher Msgr. Peter Buchignani Sharon Masterson Fr. Richard Coy Angie Murphy Rosemary Martinez Club St.Msgr. Jude Al Kirk Robin Pela JudySandy Meag Powersher Sandi HughesMsgr. Peter Buchignani Angie Murphy Mary Prascak Robin Pela LibraryClub St. Jude Patti Ratcliff Sandy Powers Sandi Hughes Mrs. Lydia Scarbrough Sherry Alexander Mary Prascak Joan Best Eileen Scrivener Library Patti Ratcliff Rebecca Hall Cynthia Shah Sherry Alexander Mrs. Lydia Scarbrough Shirley Lile Terry and Margie Smith Joan Best Eileen Scrivener Catherine MacDonald Selina Trouvy Rebecca Hall Cynthia Shah Gayle Minard Crystal Wilkes Shirley Lile TerryC. Williamson and Margie Smith Our SBA faculty appreciate Mrs. Lisa Moses Selina Trouvy Catherine MacDonald Angie Valadie all that your gifts to the John Robert Rose Gayle Minard CrystalMr. and Wilkes Mrs. Velasquez Werner and Provie Rose OurAnnual SBA Fundfaculty do appreciate for their Mrs. Lisa Moses C. Williamson Adam Ryan Family Angie Valadie classroomsall that your and gifts students! to the John Robert Rose PLUS Program Shannon Schuhlein RichMr. and and Mrs. Debbie Velasquez Duszak Annual Fund do for their Werner and Provie Rose Adam Ryan Family Thankclassrooms You! Thank and You!students! Thank You! PLUS Program Shannon Schuhlein Rich and Debbie Duszak

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The SBA senior class granted another child’s wish to visit Disney World.

Science HOME & SCHOOL OFFICERS 2011-12

The Headrick Family Co-Presidents: Romy Schaaf and Shannon Schuhlein Mrs. Laura Howard Treasurer: Dee Ann Van Hoeck Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider Secretary: Claire Tolivar

Spirit Shop Special Committee Chairs: Julie Bardos Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Claire Tolivar Beth Everetts Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days – Barb Cafferty Jill Frierott First Friday Adoration – Cathy MacDonald Kathy James Honor Society Reception – Jill Frierott Anita Murphy Project Graduation – Darla and David Boston, Chuck Kantor Lisa Yarbrough Eagle Bucks – Jill Frierott Used Uniform Sale – Mary-Margaret Morning Teens for Life/Pro-Life Trip Spirit Shop – Julie Bardos and Jill Frierott Dr. Lina Alloush Mr. and Mrs. Scott Barbier Activities: Catholic University of America Junior Ring Ceremony – Kelly Jeffrey Knights of Columbus Father/Daughter Dance – Belinda Hurley Council 9317 Father/Son Afternoon – Nancy Wiley Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Schettler Mother/Daughter Tea – Debra Demirorz Mother/Son Dinner – Nancy Wiley St. Benedict SGA, Sponsor Heather Freel Class Representatives: Donna Weber Seniors: Cathy Bascom Juniors: Julie Bardos, Cindy Keith Theology Department Sophomores: Larry Etter, Angie Valadie The Kassela Family Freshmen: Lisa Yarbro Sharon Masterson Target Field Trip Grant Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! 12 Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report

Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual ReportAthletics Go Eagles! COMMISSIONERS: CONTRIBUTIONS:Athletics

Baseball Baseball Go Eagles! Bowling Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Chris Holliday Boggan’s Florist COMMISSIONERS: CONTRIBUTIONS: Patrick Donohue Basketball (Boys) Christian Brothers Automotive Bowling Baseball MichelleBaseball and John Cordera Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Dee Ann Van Hoeck Boggan’s Florist Mr. and Mrs. John Cordera Chris Holliday Crown Winery and HRH Schettler Basketball (Girls) Christian Brothers Automotive BrendaPatrick DonohueVick Basketball (Boys) Vineyards Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams DanaMichelle and and Rob John Czech Cordera Nancy and Keith Wiley Dee Ann Van Hoeck Crown Winery and HRH Schettler Bowling Design Masters Salon Cheer Basketball (Girls) Vineyards Brenda Vick Brenda Vick Donna and Glen Harckum Dawn Booth Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams Dana and Rob Czech Nancy and Keith Wiley Golf (Boys and Girls) Kmart Joy Bourgois Bowling Design Masters Salon Cheer Michelle Kahle Anita and Gary Murphy Susan Holmes Brenda Vick Donna and Glen Harckum Dawn Booth Michael and Darlene Nevle Mandy Pollaty Cheer Kmart Golf (Boys and Girls) Lauran and Pat Powers JenniferJoy Bourgois Milburn Pam Gordon Anita and Gary Murphy Susan Holmes Michelle Kahle Mr. and Mrs. Parris Quon Karen Scott Michael and Darlene Nevle Cross Country Jean and Phil Sisneros DebraMandy Short Pollaty Cheer Lauran and Pat Powers Dee Pitawannakwat Mr. and Mrs. M. Smith StephanieJennifer Milburn Urban Pam Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Parris Quon Karen Scott Dance Renee and Tom Stoll Terry Zazzara Cross Country JeanSupercuts and Phil Memphis Sisneros Debra Short Lynn Albonetti and Sondra Morris Dance Dee Pitawannakwat Mr. and Mrs. M. Smith Stephanie Urban Tenant Printing DanceFootball ReneeDee Ann and and Tom Jim Stoll Van Hoeck TerryWolfchase Zazzara Honda Denise Crawford Supercuts Memphis Lynn Albonetti and Sondra Morris Walgreens DanceFootball Tenant Printing Lacrosse (Boys) Walmart American Residential Services Football Dee Ann and Jim Van Hoeck Wolfchase Honda Tony Mitchell Karen and John Wallis BASF Denise Crawford Walgreens Football Lacrosse (Girls) Wunderlich Securities Sheri Bearden Lacrosse (Boys) Walmart American Residential Services Nancy Wiley Basketball (Boys) Conway HVAC and Plumbing Tony Mitchell Karen and John Wallis BASF Crow’s Truck Service Soccer (Boys) BottsWunderlich Dental SecuritiesSpa Sheri Bearden Lacrosse (Girls) Dairy Queen Jim and Debbie Graham East Street Automotive Conway HVAC and Plumbing Nancy Wiley Basketball (Boys) El Mezal Janitorial Service and Supply JSS Soccer (Girls) Crow’s Truck Service Soccer (Boys) Richard’sBotts Dental Heating Spa and Air Mike Falanga Scott and Lori Barbier East Street Automotive FedExDairy Queen Express Jim and Debbie Graham Mr. and Mrs. James VanHoeck El Mezal Softball Janitorial Service and Supply JSS Ferguson Enterprises Soccer (Girls) Basketball (Girls) Mike Falanga Deb Farler Richard’s Heating and Air Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Gerard Scott and Lori Barbier Michelle Agnew, State Farm FedEx Express Mr. and Mrs. James VanHoeck Glenn Clark Jewelers Swim Softball The Barnett Group JamesFerguson Pest Enterprises Management Kim Norris Basketball (Girls) Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas Gerard Deb Farler Ed’s Prop Shop Bruce Kronberg Michelle Agnew, State Farm Tennis Greenway Home Services Ladd’sGlenn Clark Jewelers Swim The Barnett Group Susannah Morgan Memphis Gastro Group MediaJames PestSource Management Kim Norris Ed’s Prop Shop Mary Sell Daniel F. Peel, Esq. Mr.Bruce and Kronberg Mrs. Wes Misenhelter Tennis Greenway Home Services Riverside Heating and Air OnVerseLadd’s SusannahTrack & Field Morgan Memphis Gastro Group Smile Center OralMedia and Source Facial Surgical Scott and Lori Barbier Daniel F. Peel, Esq. Mary Sell Mr. and Mrs. Wes Misenhelter Southmark Air Conditioning Specialists Volleyball Riverside Heating and Air Track & Field Stepherson Food Stores PerformanceOnVerse Toyota Jill Frierott, Cinny Verhaak and Smile Center Scott and Lori Barbier Mr. and Mrs. John P. Stepherson RadOral Tronicsand Facial LLC Surgical Mimi Watts Southmark Air Conditioning Specialists Volleyball Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wise Richards Heating and Air Stepherson Food Stores Performance Toyota JillWrestling Frierott, Cinny Verhaak and Wolf River Family Footcare River City Gymnastics Mr. and Mrs. John P. Stepherson Rad Tronics LLC John Mimi Herrman Watts Williams Equipment and Supply Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wise Richards Heating and Air Wrestling Wolf River Family Footcare River City Gymnastics Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! John Herrman Williams Equipment and Supply

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Golf (Boys) Tennis Volleyball Mr. and Mrs. Casy O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Anonymous Dupont Anonymous Lacrosse (Boys) Barbara Hervey Jill Frierott Mr. and Mrs. Casy O’Brien Dean and Susannah Morgan Mimi Watts Soccer (Girls) St. Francis of Assissi School Jeff and Margaret Vollmar Mr. and Mrs. James Cumings First Capital Bank Track & Field General Athletics Memphis OB/GYN Association Scott and Lori Barbier Clay Bailey Special Event Service Chalak Management Bret Bilbrey and Rental Dianna Cervetti Joe Bilbrey Dr. David Crowder, DDS Softball Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics Philip and Jackie Mahon Action Architectural Fabricators Eddie Cobb MCE Ventures Dobbs Honda Johnny Cordera Greg and Patty Ryan Andrea Dowdy Mike Falanga Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun Dr. Patrick Kutas First Capital Bank Sweet CeCe’s Yogurt Elite Medical Bruce Kronberg Don Williams Magnolia Homes, Inc Dr. Santos Martinez Woodland Tree Service Sharon Masterson Memphis Air Conditioning and Heating Co Signs First Digital Bill and Sharon Ryan Mr. and Mrs. James Van Hoeck Picture Perfect Home Inspections Don Williams

Swim Bradley Anderson Scott Ballard John Ballard Frank Buckner David Carlson Christopher Carkeet Victor Cavola Jeff Christiansen Richard Currasco Janet Daleke Richard Dromerhauser David Dudek Michael Gaffney Joe Horton Jim McGoff Eric McKinney Bishop Norris John O’Brien Alex Oliphant Lillian Pena-Delgado Michael Robbins Athletics are a big part of SBA. Many of your restricted gifts David Rodriguez support our variety of teams. Jim Reber Karen Schirlo Carl Siciliano Jeanette Smith Go Eagles! Raymond Wynne

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! 14 Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual ReportFashion Show Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report VolunteersFashion Show Platinum Sponsors Economy Rental P($700latinum-$1000) Sponsors SusanVolunteersFashion Blackwood Show EconomyGarcia Family Rental PaulSusan Bryant Blackwood ($700Paulsen-$1000) Printing Volunteers GarciaGeorge Family and Nancy Valadie Platinum Sponsors RickPaul BryantCarrasco Economy Rental MikePaulsen and Printing Anne Waddell Susan Blackwood GeorgeGermantown and Nancy Day Spa Valadie ($700 -$1000) RickDonna Carrasco Harckum Garcia Family Mike and Anne Waddell Paul Bryant GermantownGold Strike Casino Day Spa PaulsenGold Sponsors Printing DonnaGlen Harkum Harckum George and Nancy Valadie GoldGracye Strike James Casino MikeGold($250 -andSponsors$699) Anne Waddell GlenRickKathy CarrascoHarkum Hurt Germantown Day Spa Donna Harckum GracyeHolland James Studio ($250All American-$699) Sporting Goods ChrisKathy Johnson Hurt Gold Strike Casino Gold Sponsors Glen Harkum HollandHolliday Studio Flowers AllAnonymous American Sporting Goods ChrisBurton Johnson Kirk Gracye James ($250-$699) Kathy Hurt HollidayJanet Daleke Flowers AnonymousCordova Automotive - BurtonTom Magusiak Kirk Holland Studio All American Sporting Goods JimChris Marconi Johnson JanetJeannie Daleke Powell Cordova Mr. and AutomotiveMrs. Sam Aljundi- Tom Magusiak Holliday Flowers Anonymous JimCalebBurton Marconi Marcum Kirk JeannieJenny and Powell Russel Smith Dr. Mr. William and Mrs. Smith, Sam DentalAljundi Cares Tom Magusiak Janet Daleke Cordova Automotive- CalebJudy Meagher Marcum JennyJim's Place and Russel Restaurant Smith Dr.Parker William School Smith, Uniforms Dental Cares Jim Marconi Jeannie Powell Mr. and Mrs. Sam Aljundi JudyVicki Meagher Miller Jim'sJT Page Place Restaurant ParkerSBA Home School and Uniforms School Caleb Marcum Jenny and Russel Smith Dr. William Smith, Dental Cares VickiMary PrascakMiller JTJulie Page Bardos SBASodexo Home and School Judy Meagher Jim's Place Restaurant Parker School Uniforms TerryMary PrascakSmith JulieLeigh Bardos Zipperer SodexoJames and DeeAnn Van Hoeck Vicki Miller JT Page SBA Home and School TerryMichael Smith Wells LeighLisa Allen Zipperer James and DeeAnn Van Hoeck Mary Prascak Julie Bardos SodexoSilver Sponsors NancyMichael Wiley Wells Lisa AllenGarry Terry Smith Leigh Zipperer JamesSilver($100- $249)andSponsors DeeAnn Van Hoeck Nancy Wiley LisaLorrie Garry Fisk Donors Michael Wells Lisa Allen ($100Balfour-$249) LorrieMalco FiskMovie Theatres Silver Sponsors NancyDonorsAmanda Wiley Golightly Lisa Garry BalfourMr. and Mrs. Paul Schuhlein MalcoMBS Textbook Movie Theatres ($100 -$249) AmandaAnn Donovan Golightly Lorrie Fisk Mr.Models and Mrs. Paul Schuhlein Donors MBSMr. and Textbook Mrs. Larry Etter Balfour Ann DonovanO'Leary Malco Movie Theatres Amanda Golightly Mr. Charlesand Mrs. Sturdivant Larry Etter Mr.ChristineModels and Mrs. Giles Paul Schuhlein AnnAnne O'Leary Waddell MBS Textbook Ann Donovan Mr.Nancy Charles Wiley Sturdivant ChristineModelsHeather Hill Giles AnneBarbara Waddell Hervey Mr. and Mrs. Larry Etter HeatherKelly Jeffrey Hill Ann O'Leary NancyParker WileySchool Uniforms Christine Giles BarbaraBest Buy Hervey Mr. Charles Sturdivant KellyJennifer Jeffrey Messina Anne Waddell ParkerPaulsen School Printing Uniforms Heather Hill BestBoggan's Buy Florist Nancy Wiley JenniferAllison McCrory Messina Barbara Hervey PaulsenPerkins andPrinting Marie Callender's Kelly Jeffrey Boggan'sCain Carson Florist Parker School Uniforms AllisonDr. Mary McCrory McDonald Best Buy PerkinsPettit's Lawn and Marie Scapes Callender's Jennifer Messina CainCathy Carson McDonald Paulsen Printing Dr.Khira Mary Rotty McDonald Boggan's Florist Pettit'sPitner Driving Lawn Scapes School Allison McCrory CathyChris JohnsonMcDonald Perkins and Marie Callender's KhiraMargie Rotty Smith Cain Carson PitnerPlatinum Driving Jewelers School Dr. Mary McDonald Chris JohnsonTruckner Pettit's Lawn Scapes MargieDee Ann Smith Van Hoeck Cathy McDonald PlatinumPlayhouse Jewelers on the Square Khira Rotty ChrisChristine Truckner Giles Pitner Driving School Dee Ann Van Hoeck Chris Johnson PlayhouseProvie Rose on the Square Margie Smith ChristineChristopher Giles Bratton Platinum Jewelers Chris Truckner ProvieRichard Rose and Co Salon Dee Ann Van Hoeck ChristopherCindy Chernanchas Bratton Playhouse on the Square Christine Giles RichardRick and and Kathy Co JamesSalon Cindy ChernanchasTarsi Provie Rose Christopher Bratton RickSalon and Liani Kathy James CindyClaire TolivarTarsi Richard and Co Salon Cindy Chernanchas SalonSBA Art Liani Department ClaireCorky's Tolivar Barbeque Rick and Kathy James Cindy Tarsi SBA ArtAdvanced Department Photoshop Corky'sCostco Barbeque Salon Liani Claire Tolivar SBA AdvancedHome and PhotoshopSchool CostcoCottonwoods Golf SBA Art Department Corky's Barbeque SBAShannon Home Schuhlein and School CottonwoodsDave, Michelle Golf and Piper SBA Advanced Photoshop Costco ShannonShari Moore Schuhlein Dave, Ziebarth Michelle and Piper SBA Home and School Cottonwoods Golf ShariShaun Moore Pruett Debbie Ziebarth Farler Shannon Schuhlein Dave, Michelle and Piper ShaunSmoothie Pruett King DebbieDeborah Farler Shaner Shari Moore Ziebarth SmoothieSona Med King Spa DeborahDental Cares Shaner Shaun Pruett Debbie Farler SonaSt. Paul Med Book Spa and Gift DentalDuane andCares Mary Sell Smoothie King Deborah Shaner St.Swanky's Paul Book Taco and Shop Gift All proceeds from the Fashion DuaneDiane Sableand Mary Sell Sona Med Spa Dental Cares Swanky'sTom Link Taco Shop All Showproceeds go directlyfrom the to Fashion the DianeDr. and Sable Mrs. Heymoore St. Paul Book and Gift Duane Schettler and Mary Sell TomVanessa Link Howard Show go directly to the Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Swanky's Taco Shop All proceedsAnnual from Fund. the Fashion Dr.Diane Schettler Bill Sable Smith VanessaVera Bradley Howard Store Dr. and Mrs. Heymoore Tom Link ShowAnnual go directly Fund. to the Dr. Bill Smith Vera Bradley Store Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Vanessa Howard Schettler Thank You!Annual Thank Fund. You! Thank You!Dr. Bill Smith Vera Bradley Store Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! 15 Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report

Project Graduation

Project Graduation continues to be a success for our SBA senior class. The independent parent committee works very hard to make this event bigger and better every year.

Platinum Sponsor Friend Sponsors $700+ $100-$249 FedEx – Mr. and Mrs. Bill Logue Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brewster Parker Uniforms Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bussenger

Gold Sponsors Elizabeth J. Debacker $500-$699 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Douglas Mr. and Mrs. Ken Joerger Mr. and Mrs. Jon Mark Erstine Donna Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schneider Nucor-Yamato Steel Company – Silver Sponsors Mr. and Mrs. John Christopher Crone $250-$499 Becky Parker David Crowder, DDS Mr. and Mrs. William Powers Knights of Columbus – Timothy J. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stoddard Coyle, Council 9317 (Cordova) Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Brad Mahoney Tony McGehee State Farm Mr. and Mrs. Marty Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weber Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! 16 Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report

Project Graduation Project Graduation Mr. and Mrs. Jason Motte SaintGifts Benedict In-Kind/Service Lasting Legacies & AnnualTrivia Report Nights Mr. Lincoln’s Costume Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peel Additional Monetary Gifts Logan Addison Project Graduation Project Graduation Mr.Jessie and Peel Mrs. Jason Motte GiftsJean Anderson In-Kind/Service & TriviaDavid Blount Nights Mr.Perdue Lincoln’s Chicken Costume Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. David Boston Toni Blount Mr.Platinum and Mrs. Jewelry Dan Peel Additional Monetary Gifts Logan Addison Toni Blount Alex Boston JessiePlayhouse Peel on the Square Jean Anderson David Blount Betty Brown Mr. and Mrs. David Boston PerdueElizabeth Chicken Rapalo Mr. and Mrs. David Boston Toni Blount Mr. and Mrs. Ed Charlton Joy Bourgeois PlatinumRendezvous Jewelry Toni Blount Alex Boston Lacy Denney Matt Brint PlayhouseSt. Benedict on Athletic the Square Department Betty Brown Mr. and Mrs. David Boston Dental Cares – Bill Smith, DDS Brooklyn Bridge Italian Restaurant ElizabethSt. Benedict Rapalo Music & Mr. and Mrs. Ed Charlton Joy Bourgeois Ramona Dugger Butcher Shop Rendezvous Drama Department Lacy Denney Matt Brint Suzy Erstine Cathy Cabrera St. BenediBenedictct AthleticSpirit Shop Department Dental Cares – Bill Smith, DDS Brooklyn Bridge Italian Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Joe Galbreath Christine Cabrera St. FrancisBenedict of Music Assisi & Church PRE Ramona Dugger Butcher Shop John Gavin Cook’s Pest Control Department Drama Department Suzy Erstine Cathy Cabrera Becky Gennings Grant Craddick St.Shannon Benedi Schuhleinct Spirit Shop Mr. and Mrs. Joe Galbreath Christine Cabrera Gigi’s Cupcakes of Cordova Denise Crawford St.Becky Francis Siano of Assisi Church PRE John Gavin Cook’s Pest Control Richard Graham Karen Cumings DepartmentMr. and Mrs. Jim Siano Becky Gennings Grant Craddick Toni Griesmer Dive Shop ShannonSmile Center Schuhlein – Gigi’s Cupcakes of Cordova Denise Crawford Karen Hamilton Dixon Gallery and Gardens Becky Mehdi Siano Sadeghi, DDS Richard Graham Karen Cumings Mr. and Mrs. Wes Holmes Suzy Erstine SodexoMr. and Mrs. Jim Siano Toni Griesmer Dive Shop Belinda Hurley Maurice Ford SouthwesternSmile Center – Distributing – Karen Hamilton Dixon Gallery and Gardens Lucie Kirouac Fox Ridge Pizza – Cordova JohnMehdi Barzizza Sadeghi, DDS Mr. and Mrs. Wes Holmes Suzy Erstine Kroger – Houston Levee Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Galbreath RoderickSodexo Tharpe Belinda Hurley Maurice Ford Mediarex Madrid Sarah Galbreath Mr.Southwestern and Mrs. Howard Distributing Thompson – Lucie Kirouac Fox Ridge Pizza – Cordova Kelly Malone John Gavin Mr. John and Barzizza Mrs. Mark Weber Kroger – Houston Levee Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Galbreath Sharon Masterson Gigi’s Cupcakes – Cordova WellRoderick Dressed Tharpe Windows – Mediarex Madrid Sarah Galbreath Lisa McFarland Go Paint Party Mr. Claire and Tolivar Mrs. Howard Thompson Kelly Malone John Gavin Tricia McGinnis Vicki Gourgeot TreyMr. and Urban Mrs. Mark Weber Sharon Masterson Gigi’s Cupcakes – Cordova Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mitchell Toni Griesmer BrendaWell Dressed Vick Windows – Lisa McFarland Go Paint Party Mr. and Mrs. Paul Monti Guy’s Formal Wear – Cordova Nancy Claire Wiley Tolivar Tricia McGinnis Vicki Gourgeot Wanda Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Heath Hamilton PaigeTrey Urban Williams Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mitchell Toni Griesmer Pirani & Nunnelly, DDS – Allison Hurley SherryBrenda Williams Vick Mr. Carlo and Pirani, Mrs. Paul DDS Monti BelindaGuy’s Formal Hurley Wear – Cordova Nancy Wiley BethWanda Packard Murphy IncredibleMr. and Mrs. Pizza Heath Hamilton Paige Williams Mr.Pirani and & Mrs.Nunnelly, Curtis DDS Person, – III KDAllison Krystals Hurley – Karen Scott Sherry Williams Pulido Carlo Denistry,Pirani, DDS Mike Pulido, DDS Mr.Belinda and HurleyMrs. John King ScholasticBeth Packard Products/ Balfour – WinnieIncredible Law Pizza Mr. Doug and Kearney Mrs. Curtis Person, III JohnKD Krystals Lawson – Karen Scott BeckyPulido Siano Denistry, Mike Pulido, DDS CathyMr. and MacDonald Mrs. John King MargieScholastic Smith Products/ Balfour – MalcoWinnie Theaters Law – Larry Etter Supercuts Doug Kearney – Bartlett MaybellineJohn Lawson – Chuck Kantor BetteBecky Thompson Siano Mr.Cathy and MacDonald Mrs. Johnny McFarland ClaireMargie Tolivar Smith KaitlinMalco Theaters McFarland – Larry Etter Mr.Supercuts and Mrs. – Bartlett Mark Trice Dr.Maybelline and Mrs. – MikeChuck Meagher Kantor Mr.Bette and Thompson Mrs. Fred Verhaak MemphisMr. and Mrs. Ob- JohnnyGyn Association McFarland SherryClaire TolivarWilliams MemphisKaitlin McFarland Redbirds Mr. and Mrs. Mark Trice MemphisDr. and Mrs. Soaring Mike Society Meagher – Mr. and Mrs. Fred Verhaak Memphis Scott Ballard Ob- Gyn Association Sherry Williams JessicaMemphis Miller Redbirds Seniors enjoyed the chance DonnaMemphis Moore Soaring Society – to celebrate together. Scott Ballard Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!Jessica Miller Seniors enjoyed the chance Donna Moore to celebrate together. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! 17 Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report

Other SBA Giving

Building Fund Contributions Matching Companies Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Bassett We thank our donors who take advantage of the matching gift opportunities. Mr. and Mrs. William Bond, III Please remember that many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your Mr. Joseph Sena company has a program, visit www.matchinggifts.com Mr. and Mrs. Heywood Sun Mr. and Mrs. Don Williams Auto Zone Endowment Fund First Horizon Foundation, Inc Chris and Adrienne LeBlanc Kraft Foods Foundation GE Foundation General Fund Pfizer Foundation Anonymous Prudential Foundation Regions Morgan Keegan Trust Scripps Howard Foundation Truist UBS Financial Services, Inc

From the President of the Board…

The SBA Board of Advisors recently completed its activities for the 2011/2012 year. The board has grown in numbers and involvement in school related activities. New members this year are - Jon Bascom, Nick Griffin (’98), Joe Incardona and Paul Schuhlein.

Recent areas of focus have included board involvement in the Don Williams SACS Accreditation process along with our continued efforts in fund raising in conjunction with Lori Regis, our development director and our ongoing budget focus with Kathy Hurt, our finance director.

It has been my honor to be part of the Board for the past several years and especially this year as president. One of the most memorable aspects has been the opportunity to work with and get to know better the St. Benedict staff and faculty. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated team of professionals who make our school the outstanding, well-rounded educational institution that it is. My challenge to each of you is to further involve yourself in at least one area of the school and work to make it better.

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Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual ReportThank. You.

Thank. You.

SAINT BENEDICT AT AUBURNDALE is a very special place. It is because of people like you. Thank you for your part in where we are today. Whether your gift was this year, or twenty years ago, it has made a difference. SAINT BENEDICT AT AUBURNDALE is a very special place. It is because of people like you.So, Thank THANK you YOU.for your part in where we are today. Whether your gift was this year, or twenty years ago, it has made a difference. From the Director of Development… So, THANK YOU. What’s a Development Director to say at the end of an Annual Report that looks Fromlike THAT?!?! the Director of Development… This one says THANK YOU. What’s a Development Director to say at the end of an Annual Report I could never say it enough or show it enough, but I will sure try and that looks like THAT?!?! keep trying. This one says THANK YOU. Ask anyone in these front offices. Every day, I am blown away by the I could never say it enough or show it enough, but I will sure try and generosity of our families. The secretaries love to tell me when the mail is keep trying. here because I get so excited when I see a remittance envelope with a Ask anyone in these front offices. Every day, I am blown away by the donation. I don’t know when it is going to stop surprising me. Here’s the generosity of our families. The secretaries love to tell me when the mail is thing...I have NEVER spoken the words, “Will you please give to our Lori Trew Regis ‘91 here because I get so excited when I see a remittance envelope with a school?” You just do. To me, it is very touching. The sincerity it shows to donation. I don’t know when it is going to stop surprising me. Here’s the give any of YOUR hard-earned money to SBA is felt and appreciated every thing...I have NEVER spoken the words, “Will you please give to our Lori Trew Regis ‘91 time I open an envelope. Thank you. school?” You just do. To me, it is very touching. The sincerity it shows to I put the above two pictures together because they are important to this give any of YOUR hard-earned money to SBA is felt and appreciated every Annual Report. I hope everyone gets it. We would not be here if it weren’t time I open an envelope. Thank you. for the shoulders we were able to climb. We would not be as successful as I put the above two pictures together because they are important to this we are today if it weren’t for the efforts and gifts of the many who have Annual Report. I hope everyone gets it. We would not be here if it weren’t been a part of this school throughout the years. So really, for whenever for the shoulders we were able to climb. We would not be as successful as your gift was given, or for whatever the amount was, I hope you see the we are today if it weren’t for the efforts and gifts of the many who have difference it has made and I hope you feel appreciated. been a part of this school throughout the years. So really, for whenever Thank you. your gift was given, or for whatever the amount was, I hope you see the differenceAnd by the itway...should has made nextand yearI hope come you and feel go, appreciated.and I still not have the opportunity to say Thankthe words, you. “Wi ll you please give to our school?”, it doesn’t mean I didn’t want to. J And by the way...should next year come and go, and I still not have the opportunity to

Thank You! Thank You!say Thank the words, You! “Will you please give to our school?”, it doesn’t mean I didn’t want to. J

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! (All Sports Schedules may be found on www.sbaeagles.org) AUGUST 6-9 Winter Musical 2 AlumNite – Classes 2008-12 11 Band & Chamber Choir Christmas Concert 13 9th Grade Parent meeting, 6:30 pm 15 John Angotti & Friends Christmas Concert 13 FR/SOPH FB Jamboree, 7:00 pm Cannon Center 14 Registration 17-20 Semester Exams 15 Feast of the Assumption of Mary 20 ½ day – End of semester, begin Christmas break 16 First day of classes for new students only JANUARY 17 First full day of classes for all students 2 Classes resume 9th & 10th Grade Parent Tailgate, 5:30 pm 7 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 28 Meet the Teachers Night, 7:00 pm 9 Home & School meeting, 8:00 am SEPTEMBER 21 Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes) 3 Labor Day (no classes) 23-26 March for Life Trip, Washington DC 4 10th Grade Parent meeting, 6:30 pm 27-Feb.2 Catholic Schools Week 5 11th Grade Parent meeting, 6:30 pm FEBRUARY 7 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 1 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 11 12th Grade Parent meeting, 6:30 pm 2 High School Placement Test 12 Home & School meeting, 8:00 am 13 Ash Wednesday 21 Homecoming Football Game, 7:00 pm 18 Presidents’ Day – No classes 22 Homecoming Dance 27 School Pictures MARCH 1 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel OCTOBER 8 End of 3rd academic quarter 5 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 9 Begin Spring Break 11 8th grade visit 18 Classes resume 12 Professional Day (no classes) 28 Holy Thursday (½ day-begin Easter Break) 15 Fall break (no classes) 29 Good Friday 18 8th grade visit 31 Easter Sunday Fall Play APRIL 19 End of 1st academic quarter 1 Classes Resume 20-22 Fall Play 5 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 25 8th grade visit 11-14 Spring Musical 17 Home & School meeting, 8:00 am NOVEMBER 20 Prom 1 All Saints Day (Holyday-no classes) 22 Spring Choir Concert 2 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 29 Spring Band Concert 11 Open House for prospective students & parents, 1:00-3:00 pm MAY 14 Home & School meeting, 8:00 am 3 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 17 Trivia Night, Sponsored by Project Graduation 6 Senior Awards Night, 6:30 pm 21 Begin Thanksgiving Break 10 Baccalaureate-Church of the Incarnation, 7:00 pm 26 Classes resume 11 Commencement-Hope Church, 11:00 am Senior Project Graduation Party DECEMBER 15 Underclass Awards, 10:00 am 1 High School Placement Test 21-24 Final exams 5 All-School Mass (Junior Rings) 24 Last day of classes 7 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel

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Admission & Guidance Information ADMISSIONS Applications for the 2013-14 school year are now being accepted. Please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org for admissions procedures and application. Parents Please Note: All siblings who wish to attend SBA must complete the Application for Admission. If you have questions, please contact Ann O’Leary, Director of Admissions, at 260-2875 or o’[email protected].

GUIDANCE Parents of seniors (Class of 2013) – if you would like a conference concerning college plans for your child, please E-mail Senior Counselor Mary Cox at [email protected] to set up an appointment. Please see the following schedule for College Entrance Testing.

ACT TEST DATES (www.act.com) SAT TEST DATES (www.collegeboard.com) Test Date Registration Deadline Test Date Registration Deadline

Sept. 8, 2012 Aug. 17, 2012 Oct. 6, 2012 Sept. 7, 2012

Oct. 27, 2012 Sept. 21, 2012 Nov 3, 2012 Oct. 4, 2012

Dec. 8, 2012 Nov. 2, 2012 Dec. 1, 2012 Nov. 1, 2012

Feb. 9, 2013 Jan. 11. 2013 Jan. 26, 2013 Dec. 28, 2012

Apr. 13, 2013 Mar. 8, 2013 Mar. 9, 2013 Feb. 8, 2013

June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4, 2013 Apr. 5, 2013

June 1, 2013 May 2, 2013 SBA Code needed for registration – 430-451

DRIVER’S PERMIT ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM The Driver’s Permit Attendance Verification Form Is required in order for a student to get a Driver’s Permit. Students may pick up a form in the front office during regular office hours. Please have student Social Security Number to complete the form.

Home & School Officers 2012-13 Used Uniform Sale – Karen Cumings, Mary-Margaret Morning Spirit Shop – Julie Bardos President: Dawn Lewis, Romy Schaaf Activities: Treasurer: Dee Ann Van Hoeck Junior Ring Ceremony – Beth Jackson, Nancy Wiley Father/Daughter Dance – Karen Hamilton, Belinda Hurley Secretary: Tiffany Akin Father/Son Afternoon – Nancy Wiley Special Committee Chairs: Mother/Daughter Tea – Debra Demirorz Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Beth Jackson, Mother/Son Dinner – Nancy Wiley Angie Valadie Fashion Show – OPEN Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days – Barb Cafferty, Freshman/Sophomore Tailgate – Christy Houston, Karen Cumings Dawn Lewis, Derek McCraw First Friday Adoration – Cathy MacDonald (need a co-chair) Class Representatives: Honor Society Reception – Jill Frierott, Shannon Schuhlein Seniors: Julie Bardos; Juniors: Angie Valadie; Sophomores: Project Graduation – Darla and David Boston Lisa Yarbro; Freshmen: Sarah Bettendorf, Wanda Murphy, Eagle Bucks – Jill Frierott Linda Visca

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News From Home & Be sure to find us at Registration on August 14th. Forms for Home School Association & School participation are in the Registration packet found online. Greetings from the SBA Home & School! Dues per family are $40.00 and A special thank you to all our 2011-2012 WE DO NOT FUNDRAISE. Our SBA families for another successful year. dues are the only means of Perhaps you volunteered to be on a support enabling us to help the committee, shopped the used uniform school in the many activities sale, paid your dues at registration or throughout the year. simply attended one of the many events supported by Home & School, we greatly Mark your calendars for our appreciate your efforts. Please know 2012-2013 school year meetings that the faculty, staff and students of SBA recognize your and special events that have already been set. Home and involvement in our school and are equally grateful. Special School meetings this year are - Sept. 12, Nov. 14, Jan. 9 and recognition to Shannon Schuhlein, our outgoing Co-President. Apr. 17. Each of these meetings will be held in the Faculty Shannon has served SBA as Co-President of the Home & Dining Room starting at 8:00am. In addition, please save the School Association for the past two years, along with many date for these special events: Freshman/Sophomore Tailgate, other activities she has tirelessly taken on for us. We are Aug.17 at 5:00 until game time and the Annual Fashion Show grateful for your service and dedication to our school, Shannon. to usher in spring (date to be determined). Many more events A hearty welcome to our new Co-President, Dawn Lewis, who will follow and will be listed in Monday Mail. We look forward has willingly stepped up to get involved as a new parent to SBA to working with you this year! If you would like to volunteer this year. For all of you who are looking to get involved in your or receive more information about Home & School, please student’s high school career, we have many opportunities and contact Romy Schaaf at [email protected], 901.359.7821 or welcome you to join us in service to our school. Dawn Lewis at [email protected], 901.262.5012.

Project Graduation 2013 not only a fun event for the graduates, but for all involved, too. Volunteers and ideas are needed from all parents. In May, the Class of 2012 had a fun night of Project Chairs for this year’s event are Darla and David Graduation activities, capped off by loads of raffle prizes Boston, who are donating a second year as chairmen. You along with every student receiving a goody bag valued near can contact them at [email protected]. $150 for college. 2013 Senior Parents, be sure to check this year’s registration packet of information for a full letter of invitation and explanation about the 2013 event and the permission form to include your senior student. The support fundraisers – Trivia Nights are also set (see calendar in this issue). PG is

22 About Our Faith On Eagles’ Wings

Spiritual Affairs Director Khira Rotty has been attending the Theology of the Body Summer Institute. Her “About Our Faith” column will appear in the next issue of On Eagles’ Wings.

St. Benedict students named champions of Knights of Columbus essay contest

Eight St. Benedict at Auburndale High School students were SBA beautifully witnesses to the Easter Season in the named area champions of the Knights of Columbus Lee R. main lobby thanks to the decorating talents of SBA Hurst Assembly (#2183) Essay Contest. The SBA students, a first and second place winner from each class, were selected parent Anne Waddell. from 230 entries overall. Each contestant wrote their essays on the theme of “The Responsibility of the Catholic Citizen in a Free Society.” checks. One of the leaders, Bill Brickhill (Faithful Navigator), congratulated the students for their efforts and mentioned The winners are: seniors Michael Robinson (1st Place) and that their essays were selected from an “extraordinary Sara Swisher (2nd Place); juniors Holly Black (1st Place) and collection.” He said, “Five people reviewed the 230 essays Casey Lazek (2nd Place); sophomores Teresa Ferrante (1st and awarded points on each. The points were totaled Place) and Michelle Murphy (2nd Place) and freshmen Emily and these eight students finished the review system with Horobetz (1st Place) and Piper Ziebarth (2nd Place). The first the highest number of points. The winning scores ranged place winners received a certificate with a $100 check and the from 97-100. It was extremely close between the first and second place winners received a certificate with a $25 check. second place winners, as well, and Assembly members The winners advance to the State level and, if chosen as had a difficult time making the selections from such an champions there, advance to the national level. outstanding group of entries.” Mr. Brickhill also mentioned, In their essays, many of the students wrote about the history “The goal of the contest is to give students the opportunity of the Catholic Church in America and its effort from the to define the role of a Catholic citizen in a free society and beginning of the founding of the country to be as a beacon of to strengthen the bond between the Knights of Columbus service to others. Several also recognized the freedom that our and the local schools.” Constitution grants to worship as one desires, not shared by The Knights of Columbus (KC) is a lay men’s organization some other societies. dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. The Lee Representatives of the Assembly visited the school in late R. Hurst Assembly consists of KC Councils from St. Ann and March to present the winning students with their awards and Nativity Churches in Bartlett, St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cordova and St. Philip the Apostle Church in Somerville.

Front from left – Freshmen Piper Zie- barth (2nd Place) and Emily Horobetz (1st Place); Sophomores Teresa Ferrante (1st Place) and Michelle Murphy (2nd Place); Juniors Holly Black (1st Place) and Casey Lazek (2nd Place). Back from left – Patrick Casey and Bill Brickhill of the Knights of Columbus; Senior Michael Robinson (1st Place); Richard Thompson of the Knights of Columbus and George Valadie SBA President; not pictured- Senior Sara Swisher (2nd Place).

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Lay Catholic Minister has SBA student body rockin’

Nationally acclaimed Catholic youth entertainer and minister, Jesse Manibusan, in town for the Diocesan Youth Conference held each year at St. Benedict performed for SBA students on the Friday before the weekend conference in March. He had the students laughing, singing and dancing with his music, comedy and spirit. The Eagles’ house was rocking for over an hour. Jesse has the special gift of being able to engage and reach out to any individual — either one-on-one at a confirmation retreat, or within a large group of teens at a

youth rally, or with a crowd of 500,000 people at World Youth Day. It doesn’t matter how small or large the audience is, this dynamic performer touches the soul and has everyone praising God with him. Jesse calls himself a Catholic lay evangelist who uses music, comedy and stories to connect with people. Very much in demand around the country as a motivational speaker, Jesse’s uplifting message touches all generations. “God gives us life. We may have disappointments, we may be really angry or depressed,” said the singer. “It’s good we can have a moment to say to God, ‘Thank you for life.’”

SBA last all-school Mass Honors Our Lady The Annual crowning of the Blessed Mother was in early May following the last all-school Mass of the year celebrated by Father Mike Werkhoven. Chosen to crown the Blessed Mother were seniors Katie Byrnes and Christine Cabrera. They were assisted by seniors Daniel LaForce and Peter Longoria.

† In Memoriam The faculty, staff and students of St. Benedict at Auburndale Chayse Steven Bernard, 21, brother of rising sophomore offer our most sincere condolences to all those families who SBA Haylie Malone, passed away on April 2, 2012. have lost loved ones. We remember them and all our dearly Margie Stiel, 58, wife of SBA Athletic Director Greg Stiel beloved in our daily prayers and Masses. and mother of Brian Stiel (’03), passed away on May 20, Mack Andreoli, 83, father of SBA attendance secretary Vicki 2012. Miller, passed away on April 16, 2012.

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SBA wins BOP® Team Trophy for fourth straight year SBA sports was, once again, recognized for success at the Commercial Appeal’s Pepsi Best of the Preps® Annual Awards ceremony on June 8 when Mr. Valadie accepted the school’s fourth straight Large Private School Team Champion Award. The Large Private School category was created in 2008-09 so SBA has been awarded the trophy each year since its inception. This is the sixth Team Champion Award won by the school. SBA also received 48 All-Metro recogni- tions, with nine Top Five Finalists and two Coaches of the Year selections. (see Sports)

Enjoying the glory of winning are (from left) Jeff Lamer, Top Five Finalist for Wrestling; Josh Stoddard and Caroline Sabbatini, Top Five Finalists for Scholar Athlete; Mr. Valadie; Dee Blakely, Top Five Finalist for Athlete of the Year and Grace Summers, Top Five Finalist for Tennis.

St. Benedict student music engineer is honored by DOWNBEAT Once again, the SBA Soul Band has garnered honors in the Downbeat Magazine Student Music Awards. This year, SBA student Jack Higgins (right in photo) won an individual award for “Best Engineered Studio Re- cording” for a recording submitted by the Soul Band. The announcement of Jack’s honor appeared in the June 2012 issue of Downbeat. This is the 35th Annual Student Music Awards sponsored by the magazine and winning in any category is a huge accomplishment. Instrumental music teacher and director of SBA bands Tom Link (left in photo), says, “The Downbeat Awards are like the Grammys of college and high school music programs and this is a great honor for Jack. He is an accomplished music engineer and we are fortunate to have his technical ability.” St. Benedict bands have received Downbeat recognition in previous years. Award selections are made from entries submitted from throughout the country. Jack, a rising senior, is the son of Paige and Ron Higgins of Cordova.

SBA musical artists On their annual competition trip, the SBA bands and choirs came away with the “Grand Champion” award. This followed a series of honors that each group are Grand Champions received for their performances at the New Orleans World Heritage Music Festival. The Chamber Choir received an “Excellent” Award; the Jazz Band received an “Excellent” Award; the Soul Band received a “Superior” Award and the SBA Show Choir also received a “Superior” Award as well as the “Best Choir Overall” trophy. With all of these awards, SBA accumulated points to bring them to the highest combined score of all participants at the festival. Cindy Wells, SBA Fine Arts Chair, is the director of the choirs and Tom Link is director of the bands.

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2011-2012 Senior Awards

The 2012 graduating class of 232 was offered over 649 merit-based college scholarships valued over $11 million. Valedictorians are Alanna Murphy and Josh Stoddard finishing with the highest cumulative GPA of 4.57. Alanna will attend the University of Memphis to study dramatic arts and science and Josh will attend the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in engineering with emphasis in astrophysics. Thomas Summers is this year’s Salutatorian for the second highest cumulative GPA of 4.53. Thomas will attend Christian Brothers University to pursue a degree in biochemistry.

Daniel LaForce received Carmen Martinez the Christian Witness received the Golden Eagle Award, the highest honor Award for soaring beyond presented to an SBA the expectations that student. The Christian others set. Witness Award defines that student who lives his faith and witnesses that faith to those around him. Daniel was selected by a vote of the SBA faculty.

Daniel LaForce and Ivy Anderson selected Mr. and Miss SBA by the faculty as the ideal SBA students.

The Right Choice Award is presented by a vote of the senior class to those classmates who they feel stand up for what is right in a society and culture that exert pressure to do otherwise. This year’s recipients are Daniel LaForce and Sierra Mitchell.

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Allison Hopper received the Helen T. “Sandy” Riggs Scholarship Award to use at the college of her choice. The Riggs Award is presented to the student who has shown outstanding accomplishment, exemplary behavior and a dedication to furthering her education. Sandy Riggs has provided 44 years of service to SBA.

Senior Peter Longoria was awarded the St. Timothy Award for the Memphis Deanery by Bishop J. Terry Steib at the annual Diocesan Youth Celebration. The award is given in recognition for outstanding service, leadership and good moral standards as a Catholic youth in the Diocese of Memphis. It is the most prestigious award presented each year by the Diocesan Office of Youth Ministries. Peter was also recognized as an Outstanding Senior representing his parish St. William Church (Millington).

SENIOR SUPERLATIVES, as selected by the senior class - Bottom Row (from left) Wittiest Mackenzie Logue, Murphy Hill; Most Talented Madeline Marconi, Michael Robinson; 2nd Row (from left) Most Likely to be Remembered Rebekah Little, Chris Hailey; Most Athletic Katelyn Graham, Nathan Ballard; 3rd Row (from left) Most Likely to Succeed Caroline Sabbatini, Thomas Summers; Contributed Most to the Class: Kara Krajenta, Kail Powers; Top Row (from left) Best All Around Ivy Anderson, Josh Stoddard; Friendliest Hannah Valle, Brian Bradley; Most Spirited Katie Byrnes, Daniel LaForce; Most Dedicated Marissa Boulanger, Zach Noelke.

Senior Zach Noelke was awarded the $1,000 Condure Scholarship by the Church of the Holy Spirit. The Adam P. Condure Scholarship is named in memory of the son of parishioners Robert and Cindy Condure and is funded by the Church’s Ladies Evening Group. Zach Noelke accepts the Condoure Scholarship awarded by the Church of the Holy Spirit. Pictured are Holy Spirit Ladies Evening Group representative Marta Tetzel, Zach’s mom LuAnn Noelke, Zach and his dad Tom Noelke. The award was made at a recent Holy Spirit Mass, celebrating graduating seniors.

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Senior Sara Swisher Allison Fetz was the recipient of the (left) and Josh St. Ann-Bartlett $250 Stoddard (right) Pastor’s Scholarship. were honored by the Germantown Exchange Club as Youths of the Month for April.

LifeBlood partners with SBA on several yearly blood drives. This year, two drives were held on campus to allow students, faculty and parents to participate in this valuable community service. We exceeded our St. Benedict senior gains Girl yearly goal and collected a total of 118 units of blood. Scout Gold Award while helping These units saved hundreds of lives in our community. young church members This level of participation qualified SBA for the LifeBlood St. Benedict at Auburndale Hannah Scott was Scholarship Program, receiving recently awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award, the $500 in scholarship funds. This highest recognition available in Girl Scouting. For her year’s recipient of the LifeBlood Gold Award project she coordinated the renovation Scholarship is Brittany Taylor. of the nursery area of her church, Bartlett United Methodist, in order to create a safe and inviting Brittany was also awarded the environment for the children and their parents and Comcast Leaders and Achievers members of the community who utilize this space as Scholarship. The Comcast Leaders part of the daycare program. and Achievers program recognizes students who exemply these ideals and who serve Hannah spent over 90 hours researching and as models for their fellow students. Brittany receives completing this project. She developed a survey $1,000 to be used toward her college education. to determine the needs of the staff and parents, conducted extensive research on products such as floor and wall coverings, window treatments and other National Merit “Letters of Commendation” were items to improve and enhance the usage of the space. awarded to Wendy Alyea, John Hofer and Caitlin Hannah put together a proposal including sample Terry and a “Letter of Outstanding Participant” colors, fabrics and mural designs for the space and recognition in the National Achievement Scholarship presented this, along with a proposed budget to the Program was awarded to Ivy Anderson. appropriate church committees and Church Board of Trustees for their approval. Kimmie Kim, John Lawson, Sierra Mitchell, Each room was Megan Murphy and Thomas Summers were repainted and a mural recognized for having perfect attendance throughout was painted in each of their senior year. the five classrooms. New safer cordless window blinds were installed, The following seniors graduated and completed their volunteers sewed valences two-year commitment to the Bridge Builders leadership and created fabric skirts program – Brian Bradley, Alexis Bingham, to cover exposed pipes Courtney Bond, Elissa Brooks, Victoria Brown, in the sink area and rugs Katie Byrnes, Allison Fetz, Kara Krajenta, Anna were replaced. This project McCrarey, Anne Marie Miller, Jessica Miller, achieved an updated, fresh, appealing and safe area Sierra Mitchell, Hayden Morrissett, Elizabeth for the smallest church members. Priorities have been Packard, Elizabeth Rapalo, Paige Scrivener, put in place to continue this project as future funds Megan Singer, Meghan Smith, Brittany Taylor, become available. Caitlin Terry, Lucy Thompson, Casey Wagner, Hannah was also awarded with the Girl Scout Gold Brianna Willis. Scholarship providing $1000 for her college education.

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Achievements Senior Trevor Cooke received an appointment to the University of Tennessee’s Summer Veterinary Ten St. Benedict seniors were honored in May at the Experience. The program is an annual C Spire Wireless Academic All-Stars luncheon at eight-week internship for seniors the Hilton Hotel. SBA had the second largest number interested in veterinary medicine of students selected in the Metro area. The C Spire as a career. Trevor is working for a Wireless Academic All-Stars program is an effort of the local veterinarian then will spend Memphis Commercial Appeal designed to identify and the last week at UT attending recognize high school students in the Greater Memphis lectures, participating in clinicals and area for excellence in academics, school leadership getting a feel for what a veterinary student encounters and community service. SBA continues to lead the way while in school. Only 12 seniors from across the state in nominating and having achieving students for the of Tennessee are chosen to participate in this very All-Stars program to represent their school. competitive program.

Trevor Cooke and Richard Dromerhauser were awarded ROTC appointments – Trevor for the Army ROTC at the University of Memphis and Richard for the Navy ROTC at VMI.

Engineering Club member wins CBU event St. Benedict senior physics student Trey McGinnis (2nd left) won first place at the SBA’s Academic All-Stars are congratulated by SBA 10th Annual High Principal George Valadie, SBA Director of Academics School Engineering Dr. Beth Brock and Senior Guidance Counselor Mary Competition at Cox; (front from left) Caroline Sabbatini for Math, Christian Brothers Marissa Boulanger for English/Literature, Renee University. Trey submitted a crate in the balsa crate/ Adamec for Science, Hayden Morrissett for Career/ building category and came away with the First Place Technical, Alanna Murphy for Drama/Speech, Ribbon and $100. Students participating in the Balsa Thomas Summers for Foreign Language, Mrs. Cox; Crate Competition were required to design and build (back row from left) Mr. Valadie, Allison Fetz for crates from balsa wood and Elmer’s glue, which were General Scholarship (two-year selection); Paige then tested for strength and load bearing capacity. Of Scrivener for Music; Matt Chernauskas for Social all the entries from schools around the area, Trey’s crate Sciences/History; Josh Stoddard for Science, Dr. Brock. had the best weight-to-weight ratio entry. Trey is pictured here with CBU Civil Engineering/ Packaging Professor Dr. Pong Malasri (left) and the second and third place winners from area schools. Other SBA Engineering Club students participating in Just before the C Spire the CBU event were seniors Matt Groendyke, Jeremy Academic All-Stars luncheon, Mothersell, Matthew Parker and Ben Schneider. University of Memphis President Dr. Shirley Raines Engineering Club members also submitted an entry (center) stopped to say in the University of Memphis Engineering Department hello to two SBA seniors Canstruction event. Members participating were seniors Alanna Murphy (left) and Wendy Alyea, Marc Cabe, Matt Chernauskas, Allison Fetz (right) who will be entering the U of M Luke Griesmer, Cathy Holmes, Zach Noelke, Matt in the fall on scholarship. Schwab, Josh Stoddard, Caitlin Terry and junior Nathan Sun.

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SBA received its second Silver Jefferson Award for public service. The school was presented a banner in the spring recognizing the many hours of service provided to the community.

SBA’s Kids Kan effort garnered another first place finish over all Catholic Schools in collections for the spring campaign and our annual support of the Mid-South Food Bank.

Senior Megan Singer received Honorable Mention in the 40-word-dash at the annual Wordsmith Writing Competition. Also, in the 40-word-dash, Freshman Ben Chappell and sophomore JC Odhams were two out freshman Ryan Cobb placed third. of the four students honored by the Memphis-Central Rotary Club in May when they were presented the club’s annual Character Achievement Awards for overcoming hardships to continue their education. Each student also received $1,000.

Students selected to Girls State and Governor’s Schools

This year’s group of students accepted to the prestigious Girls State and Tennessee Governor’s Schools are - Caitlin McCurdy for Girls State and was also accepted to the Murray State Commonwealth Honors Academy; Rachel Cummings for Governor’s School for Scientific Models and Data Analysis; Nikki Shah for Governor’s School for Information Technology Leadership and Alternate to Governor’s School for the Humanities; Jodie Crocker for Alternate to Governor’s School for the Sciences; Tara VanCleve for Alternate to Governor’s School for Agricultural Sciences and Kate Walsh for Alternate to Governor’s School for the Humanities.

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SBA Students are Winners!

Foreign Language Fair The following St. Benedict Foreign Language Students placed in the annual University of Memphis Foreign Language Fair in the spring – front row (from Left) Lizzy Wall, 1st place Spanish greeting card; MJ Kim, 1st place French oil painting; Mary Margaret Vollmar 2nd place German art; Catie Blackwood (team member) 1st place German folk dancing; back row (from left) Aleksandr Brown, Tucker Hanemann and Rhett Chism 3rd place German crafts; Payton Powers, Ryan Cobb, Brad Reber and JD Dudek (team members) 1st place German folk dancing.

National Latin Exam DeOchoa, Elizabeth Rapalo, Theresa Stoddard; Bronze Medal (scoring nationally 75-84%) Bailey The following students participated in the National Coppedge, JR Jamora, Sarah-Clare Parker , Latin Exam in the spring and achieved awards – Seniors Amanda Slade, Sophie Soto-Phipps, Kendall – Matt Groendyke Silver Maxima Cum Laude in Latin Tooker; Honorable Mention (scoring nationally at or IV; Cathy Holmes, Thomas Summers Magna Cum above 50%) Jacqueline Banks, Mallory Barbier, Laude in Latin IV; Renee Adamec, Alex Graziosi Michael Bardos, Michaiha Bayani, Holly Black, Cum Laude in Latin IV. Juniors – Grayson Taylor Silver Michelle Boongaling, Meghan Brino, Cassandra Maxima Cum Laude in Latin III; Katie Akin, Brandon Carrasco, Trey Claus, Rachael Cummings, Brown Cum Laude in Latin III. Sophomores – Jodie Randolph Dupont, Madison Durkee, Katherine Crocker, Chaney Morgan Silver Maxima Cum Laude Elliott, Danielle Fernandez, Samuel Gaskill, Mary in Latin II; Monica Shah, Sarah Timmins, Kayla Green, Mackenzie Haney, Nicole Harty, Rachel Williamson Magna Cum Laude in Latin II; Emily Hofer, Emily Horobetz, Connor Jones, Lucky Krog, Summers Cum Laude in Latin II; Freshmen – Jackson Sarah Kutas, Judy Latta, Andrew Lee, Madeline Fletcher Gold Summa Cum Laude in Latin I; Michael Mahon, Rosa Martinez, Stephanie McCarthy, Mendez, William McClure, Clare Morris Silver Caitlin McCurdy, Laura Meagher, Alexa Minjarez, Maxima Cum Laude in Latin I; Christianne Clorina Christine Moore, Cole Richards, Kathleen Riley, Magna Cum Laude in Latin I. Connor Ryan, Grace Shorter, Caroline Siciliano, Makenna Smith, Julie Stoll, Hunter Thompson, National Spanish Exam Thomas Trouy, Kyle Van Hoeck, Brianna Williams, Easton Williams, Destiny Yancey, Ragan Young, Award winners are: Silver Medal (scoring nationally Piper Ziebarth. 85-94%) Ana Hurler, Katelyn Frierott, Cynthia

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History Day State competitors – Front (from left) Henry Evetts, Kyle Van Hoeck, Daniel Sweat, Jacob Aljundi; Back (from left) Anna Arnold, Amanda Melvin, Grace Davis, Katelyn Frierott, Lisa Ong, Ashley Koehler, Katie Akin, Allie McNamara, Katie Beth Wein, Cody Bailey.

National History Day Competition SBA History students were extraordinary in History Day competitions this year. Many medaled in the Western Regional competition and several advanced to the State competition winning there, as well. Students medaling in the Western Regional were – Senior Individual Documentary “The Dangers of Reform Based on Racial Stereotypes in Nazi Germany” 1st Place – sophomore Grace Davis for “The Dangers of Reform Based on Racial Stereotypes in Nazi Germany” – Advanced to State competition Senior Group Documentary 1st Place – sophomores Anna Arnold, Amanda Melvin for “Resistance During the Holocaust” – Advanced to State competition 2nd Place – juniors Katelyn Frierott, Lisa Ong for “Chinese in the Mississippi Delta” – Advanced to State competition capturing 3rd Place – National competition alternates Senior Individual Exhibits 1st Place – junior Emily McClure; 2nd Place - Zach Favorite Senior Group Websites 1st Place – sophomores Jacob Aljundi, Daniel Sweat for “Lebanese Civil War” – Advanced to State competition 2nd Place – juniors Katie Akin, Cody Bailey, Ashley Koehler, Allie McNamara, Katie Beth Wein for “The Women’s Movement: the suffrage Revolution” – Advanced to State competition capturing 2nd place – Advancing to National competition 3rd Place – sophomores Henry Evetts, Kyle Van Hoeck for “the Space Race” – Advanced to State competition capturing 3rd Place – National competition alternates

Tennessee Math Teachers Association competition (TMTA) The following students placed in the Top Ten in their and Alternates, Ryan Cooper and Carmen Martinez. respective subject areas in the annual math competition Representing SBA in the All-West Jr. Honor Choir are: 1st at CBU – Seniors Matt Bacon, 7th out 10 in statistics, Soprano Tia Clorina; 2nd soprano Cassandra Carasco Thomas Summers, 6th out of 10 in calculus; and Caroline King, 1st Alto Jackie Banks, 2nd Alto sophomore Sarah Timmins, 4th out of 10 in algebra II; Ashley Evans and Maria Marconi;1st Tenor Spence freshman JR Jamora, 7th out of 10 in geometry. Smith. All-West Tennessee Honor Band representatives All-West Band and Choir selections from SBA: Students are: Jason Cooper, JR Jamora and Andrew Lee. representing SBA in the All-West High School Honor Sophomore Caye Caparas was named Outstanding Choir are: Addie James, Ryan Cooper, Carmen Drummer at the U of M Jazz Festival in the spring. Junior Martinez, Madeline Marconi. Representing SBA in Chris Esposito also received an award at the Jazz the All-State Honor Choir are Madeline Marconi Festival for Outstanding Piano player.

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Junior McKenzie Bobby Russell Essay wins scholarship Wilkes was chosen SBA’s representative for Kristen Robertson at the Memphis–area Shakespeare Competition. She earned a $50 prize for winning at SBA.

Show Choir tapped again by the Orpheum SBA Drama Department and Show Choir garnered seven nominations for their production of Anything Goes in the 3rd Annual Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. Finalists from SBA were – Zach Favorite (Outstanding Kristen Robertson (center) is congratulated by members Featured Dance), Hayden Morrissett of her family and the Russell Family for her winning essay. (Student Technical Achievement), Kyle Van (from left) Miranda and Dru Russel (wife and son of Trey Frank (Outstanding Featured Actor), Alanna Russell), Tracey Russell (wife of Wes Russell), Dell Russell, Murphy (Outstanding Supporting Actress), Tracey Culley (daughter of Dell and Bobby Russell), Eileen Payton Powers (Outstanding Featured Actor) Kuehl (Kristen’s grandmother), Kristen, Kristen’s mom Troupe for Outstanding Dance Execution Kathleen, her brother Michael and grandfather George and Outstanding Technical Achievement. Kuehl. Kristen’s father Gary is in the back.

Rising senior Kristen Robertson’s essay was selected as Artists work selected for annual exhibit the winner of the annual Bobby Russell Essay Memorial Scholarship Program. The award was established by Mr. Russell’s family and friends following his untimely death and is given annually to an SBA student based on an essay submitted on “What a Catholic Education Means to Me, Now and in the Future.” Mr. Russell was struck and killed by an automobile driven by an occupant under the influence. The accident occurred while Mr. Russell was working in the front yard of his home in 1995. His two sons, Trey (2000), Wes (’98) are graduates of SBA. His wife, Dell, is a long-time spokesperson for MADD (Mothers against Drunk Driving). A fund was established to afford a worthy SBA student tuition assistance based on the essay. Kristen’s essay, one of many, was anonymously selected by the scholarship fund committee. In her essay, Kristen describes how her Uncle Greg has endured, through faith, tragedy when he lost his wife, baby girl and unborn baby in 1997 when a driver under the influence These students are proudly displaying some hit her car and killed them all. She says, “Through this entire of the art work selected for the Annual Diocese tragedy my uncle held firmly to his faith. Despite the fact that of Memphis Catholic Schools Art Exhibit in the drunk driver has never apologized directly, my uncle has April. Those who had work displayed were – forgiven the man who shattered his whole world. His Catholic Ashlee Banks, Michaih Bayani, Meghan Brino, education helped him survive and get through losing his Mary Buchholz, Katherine Camilleri, Hallie soul-mate and babies. Without the strong base of faith and Dunham, Allison Fetz, Jenna Fisher, MJ Kim, knowledge in God that he gained from his Catholic education, Alicia Lawson, Jennifer Meegan, Amanda I cannot imagine where he would be today.” Kristen goes on Melvin, Katherine Migliaccio, Katie Morgan, to explain that the witness of her uncle has opened her eyes Mackenzie Nelson, Breanna Parker, Jamie to the importance of understanding and appreciating the Patterson, Mary Weber, Mackenzie White. foundation a Catholic education gives.

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Theatre teacher Ryan Chase Daniel Kathman performed his Portanova, the new one-man show, “One-Ham son of math teacher Manlet” in April to close Tammi Portanova and out the Eighth Crossroads husband Kevin, was Concert season. Mr. born Monday, April 9. He Kathman was well received weighed in at 7 lbs. and by the mixed audience of measured 20” long. students and adults as he assumed the many roles in Hamlet. He received a Communications and rousing standing ovation. Sports Information Director Sharon Masterson welcomed her sixth grandchild, Emma Rose Masterson, born to Accounts Payable Secretary Sharon’s son and former Provie Rose attended the SBA teacher/coach, Chris talk by Father Robert Barron (‘97) and wife Jennifer in at the “We Preach Christ June. (See Alumni News & Crucified” Catholic Preaching Photo Album) Conference at Notre Dame in June. Provie attended the conference with her husband Werner where Father Barron, the creator and host of CATHOLICISM, a groundbreaking ten- part documentary series and study program about the Catholic faith, gave the keynote address entitled “The Word in the world and the electronic media: New Challenges and Possibilities.”

The First principal of St. Benedict at Auburndale (when The Theology faculty was, again, honored for it was a K-12 achieving the 2011-12 Certificate in Faculty Faith school) Sister Formation Award from the Diocese Department of Mary Samuel, Catechesis. Each year the Catechesis Department O.P. stopped by SBA to say hello as requires teachers of the Catholic Faith in schools she passed through and parishes to have additional hours of study Memphis recently. in continuing education in their field. SBA She met up with Dianna Cervetti (left) former Early Theology faculty members are - (from left) Stuart Childhood Education Director, now Athletic Department McCommon, Eric Wells, Christine Giles, Erin Assistant and Journalism teacher and Sharon Seboldt, Darlene Nevle, Bret Bilbrey, Patrick Masterson (right) Director of Communications. Sister Smith and Director of Spiritual Affairs Khira is one of the foundresses of the Dominican order of the Rotty. Not pictured – Laura Cheseldine. Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist based in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Eagles Spotted Around Town

SBA Dance Teams Up for St. Jude This past year, Varsity, Inc. teamed up with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to support its life-saving mission of finding cures for children fighting cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. Varsity asked every cheerleader and dancer attending a Varsity camp to send five letters to Firefighters and SBA parents David Selby friends and family, asking them and Still Wilson visited students at all lunch to make a donation. Thanks periods in the spring to sell “Pray for Trey” to these cheerleaders and shirts. This effort, sponsored by the SBA dancers, Varsity raised half a KAT Club, benefitted Collierville student million dollars for St. Jude. Trey Erwin who suffered from pancreatic SBA’s Dance Team was fifth cancer and recently died. His father, Jay, is out of the top ten teams in also a firefighter. Junior Kat Club member fundraising efforts for St. Jude Jacob Bosworth looks over the assortment raising $1,940 in their effort. of shirts. During the year, many SBA groups supported efforts on behalf of Trey.

Mr. Valadie offers insights in school administration Mr. Valadie presented at the monthly Diocesan Catholic Schools Leadership Academy class in April. The Academy is a two-year program for teachers who have interest in Catholic School administration. Mr. Valadie challenged the class to think about unexpected events and issues that might arise on a daily basis at a school that may not have been covered in general administration education.

The SBA Soul Band, under the direction of Tom Link, performed at the STAX Academy summer camp in early June. They were well-received by the talented campers and the band was able to tour the museum. Mr. Link, also, has a performance lined up for the group on Labor Day at the Beale Street Heritage Festival.

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SBA Alum Katelyn Favorite ‘11 (right) and her brother, rising senior Zach (center) met up with rising junior Lucky Krog at the Memphis “Stand up for Religious Freedom” Rally on June 8 at the Civic Center Plaza. The ancient Roman Colloseum.

Globe Trotting Eagles SBA Students and faculty traveled to Paris, Venice, Pisa, Florence and Rome to study art and soak up the culture this summer. The Louvre, the Accademia of Florence and the Vatican Museum were some of the highlights.

The Vatican Gardens with the Dome of St. Peter’s in the background.

The Flying Eagles are off to Peru in 2013 The Flying Eagles of St. Benedict are in search of the Andean Condor on an adventure in Peru, June 10, 2013. Fly south of the Equator to Lima, Peru and visit the historic sites with a local guide. Fly to Cuzco, the heart of the Incan Empire, and learn about Incan religion along with a trek to magical Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains! Travel to the Amazon River to see the biodiversity and stay in an eco-lodge for two nights. If this sounds like fun to you talk to one of the chaperones: Laura Burke, Sandi Chando or Eric Wells for more information. The trip is open to SBA students, faculty and staff, parents, family members and alumni. [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected].

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2011-12 Athletic Awards and Achievements

Seated (from left) Will Macyauski, Dee Blakely, Josh Stoddard, Caroline Sabbatini, Daniel LaForce, Molly Wagner; standing (from left) Katelyn Graham, Robert Lawrence, Justin Crone, Nathan Ballard, John Patterson, Craig Thillen.

Senior Special Awards Nathan Ballard – Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Dee Blakely – SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Female Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist) Justin Crone – Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Katleyn Graham – SBA Female Athlete of the Year Daniel LaForce – Smith Excellence Award, Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Robert Lawrence – SBA Male Athlete of the Year, Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Will Macyauski – SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Male Athlete of the Year, Memphis Chapter-National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Nominee John Patterson – Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award Caroline Sabbatini – SBA Female Scholar Athlete of the Year, SBA Nominee for Best of the Preps Female Scholar Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist), Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete School Representative (Top 10 State Finalist) Josh Stoddard – SBA Male Scholar Athlete of the Year; SBA Nominee for Best of Preps Male Scholar Athlete of the Year (Top Five Finalist), Wendy’s Heisman Scholar Athlete School Representative Molly Wagner – Smith Excellence Award Craig Thillen – Iron Eagle Three-Sport Award

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Varsity Team Awards Lacrosse: Baseball: MVP – Olivia Ross, Nathan Ballard, Joe Quinn Captains – Cody Clark, Andy Cox MVP Defense – Mike Steele MVP Offense – West Covington MVP Offense – Murphy Hill MVP Defense – Reed Synder Eagle – Caitlin King, John Patterson Pitching Award – Andy Cox Coaches Hustle Award – Will Macyauski Eagle Award – Garrett Tolivar Most Improved – Meghan Padial Hustle Award – John Bussenger Rookie of the Year – Craig Thillen Most Improved – Matt Spain Soccer: Academic Excellence Award – Kail Powers MVP Defense – Kara Krajenta, Patrick Graham Basketball: MVP Midfield – Chelsea Casaccia MVP – Jake Jeffrey MVP Offense – Katelyn Graham, Matt Brint Eagle Award – Devin Chadwick, Josh Lerma Eagle – Katie Byrnes, Allie Cumings, Nathan Duncanson Lefty Award – Rodney Clarke Most Improved – Rosa Martinez Most Outstanding Post – Dee Blakely Softball: Most Outstanding Guard – Paige Williams MVP – Hanna Dennis Bowling: Eagle – Jennie Gerard MVP – Angela Vick, Ryan Cooper Gold Glove – Morgan Patrick State Tournament MVP – Ryan Cooper Offensive MVP – Paige Murin Eagle – Allison Hooper, Justin Crone Most Improved – Kendal Pearson Cheerleading: Rookie of the Year – Lizzie Ryan MVP – Valerie Holmes Swimming: Iron Eagle – Alex Boston MVP – Megan Wynne, JD Dudek Best All Around – Brooke Deason Rookie of the Year – Erin Dromerhauser, Josh Cartwright Most Dedicated – Halle Urban Tennis: Leadership – Jordan Booth MVP – Grace Summers, Alex Bolds Most Versatile Top – Dylan Alexander Eagle – Lauren Greif, Matt Sena Most Improved – Cameryn Alexander Rookie of the Year – Ashley Holdsworth, Randon Dupont Cross Country: Most Improved – Katie Morgan, Ben Sell MVP – Madison Lessley, Colin Pitawanakwat Track and Field: Eagle – Mayson Morrissett, Daniel LaForce MVP – Katelyn Graham, Josh Stoddard Most Improved – Mary-Catherine Morning, Jeffrey Christiansen Eagle – Kathleen Bray, Gabbie Green, Jeffrey Christiansen Dance: Rookie of the Year – Sarah Brannon, Cara Carpenter, Jeremy Iron Eagle – Alexa Tooker Stewart Determined to Soar – Catie Blackwood, Michele Mundy Most Improved – Mayson Morrissett, Nathan Sun Scholar Dancer – Stephanie McCarthey Will to Win – Theresa Stoddard, Connor Ryan Football: All Heart – Daniel LaForce MVP – Jordan Wilkins Track Angel – Maddie Barbier Eagle – Mark Piller Never Give Up – Allie Cumings Coaches Award – Jordan Whittington Volleyball: Defensive Player of the Year –Will Macyauski, Nathan Stengel MVP – Mackenzie Logue, Caroline Sabbatini Rookie of the Year – Reggie Jones Best Defensive Player – Kristina Headrick Hit Stick Award – Richard Caruso Best Offensive Player – Kaitlyn Peperone Most Improved – Joey Kleber Rookie of the Year – Madison Bond Golf: Wrestling: MVP – Elizabeth Packard, Richard Ewing, Tyler Howard MVP – Jeff Lamer Eagle Award – Morgan Kahle, Jake Jeffrey Eagle – Andrew Nevle, Patrick Wallis Most Improved – Wendy Alyea, Lindsey Tong, Connor O’Brien

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Commercial Appeal Girls 3200 Relay Team (Cara Carpenter, Katelyn Best of Preps-All-Metro Recognition Graham, Madison Smith, Theresa Stoddard) – Alex Ashlock – All-Metro Football All-Metro Track & Field Nathan Ballard – All-Metro Lacrosse Coach Stuart McCommon – BOP Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year Mikey Bascom – All-Metro Wrestling Dee Blakely – All-Metro Basketball Alex Bolds – All-Metro Tennis Matt Brint – All-Metro Soccer Chelsea Casaccia – All-Metro Soccer Ryan Cooper – All-Metro Bowling Coach Eric Wells – BOP Boys Bowling Andy Cox – All-Metro Baseball Coach of the Year (2nd Year) Hanna Dennis – All-Metro Softball Chance Donahue – All-Metro Bowling All-Region, All-Tournament, All-State, Special Awards Hunter Donahue – All-Metro Bowling Mikey Bascom - 5th Place State Medalist Wrestling Katelyn Graham – All-Metro Soccer, All-Metro Track & Field Dee Blakely – Collierville Dragon Fire Invitational All- Patrick Graham – All-Metro Soccer Tournament Team, 1st Team All-Region Basketball, 3rd Kristina Headrick – All-Metro Volleyball Place Region Track & Field-discus Allie Hopper – All-Metro Bowling Courtney Bond – Honorable Mention All-Region Volleyball Jake Jeffrey – All-Metro Basketball Matt Brint – All-Region Soccer Kyle Jennings – All-Metro Wrestling Cara Carpenter – 5th Place Region 800m & 6th Place Connor Knott – All-Metro Softball Region 3200m Track & Field Daniel LaForce – All-Metro Cross Country Chelsea Casaccia – All-Region Soccer Jeff Lamer – All-Metro Wrestling (Top Five Finalist) Devin Chadwick - 2nd Team All-Region Basketball Madison Lessley – All-Metro Cross Country (Top Five Rodney Clarke – 2nd Team All-Region Basketball Finalist) Hanna Dennis – All-Region MVP Softball Will Macyauski – All-Metro Football JD Dudek – State Qualifier Swimming Ricky Morning – All-Metro Cross Country Richard Ewing – Golf Medalist vs MUS Mayson Morrissett – All-Metro Cross Country (Top Five Thomas Gilman – All-Region Soccer Finalist), All-Metro Track & Field Katelyn Graham – All-Region Soccer, 8th Place Region Paige Murin – All-Metro Softball Pentathlon, 4th Place Region Long Jump, 300 Hurdles Andrew Nevle – All-Metro Wrestling Region Champ, 3rd Place State 300 Hurdles Track & Olivia Parsels – All-Metro Softball Field Kaitlyn Peperone – All-Metro Volleyball Patrick Graham – All-Region Soccer Colin Pitawanakwat – All-Metro Cross Country (Top Five Kristina Headrick – 1st Team All-Region, Tennessee Sports Finalist) Writers Association, All-State Volleyball Caroline Sabbatini – All-Metro Volleyball Tyler Howard – Individual State Tournament Golf Madison Smith – All-Metro Cross Country Jake Jeffrey – 1st Team All-Region Basketball, Medalist vs MUS Golf Betsy Stanfield – All-Metro Soccer Kyle Jennings – 4th Place State Medalist Wrestling Jeremy Stewart – All-Metro Cross Country Morgan Kahle – Medalist vs Bolton & Hutchison Golf Josh Stoddard – All-Metro Track & Field Connor Knott – All-Region Softball Jessa Sudduth – All-Metro Cross Country Kara Krajenta – All-Region, East-West All-Star Game Soccer Grace Summers – All-Metro Tennis (Top Five Finalist) Daniel LaForce – 1st Place West Tennessee County League Angela Vick – All-Metro Bowling (Top Five Finalist) Championships Cross Country Patrick Wallis – All-Metro Wrestling Jeff Lamer – 2nd Place State Medalist Zach Wiley – All-Metro Bowling & 3rd Place Medalist Brute-Adidas Jordan Wilkins – All-Metro Football All-American Nationals Wrestling Paige Williams – All-Metro Basketball (4-time All-American) Boys 3200 Relay Team (Jeffrey Christiansen, Daniel LaForce, Rickey Morning, Connor Ryan) – All-Metro Track & Field

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Mackenzie Logue – Honorable Mention All-Region Katelyn Graham (right Volleyball photo) captured the Will Macyauski – AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All- region championship Star Game in the 300m Hurdles Mayson Morrissett - 3200 Region Champ, 3rd Place advancing to State Region 1600, 3rd Place State 3200 (personal record of action where she 11:38) Track & Field raced to a third Paige Murin – All-Region Softball place finish. Mayson Andrew Nevle – 3rd Place State Medalist Wrestling Morrissett (with Elizabeth Packard – Medalist vs Bartlett, Individual State parents below) also Tournament Golf took the region Olivia Parsels – All-Region Softball championship in the Kaitlyn Peperone – 1st Team All-Region Volleyball 3200m race, finishing Colin Pitawanakwat – 3rd Place Region 3200 & 1600 3rd at State with a Track & Field personal record. Caroline Sabbatini – 1st Team All-Region Volleyball Madison Smith – 6th Place Region 1600 Track & Field Betsy Stanfield – All-Region Soccer Josh Stoddard – 5th Place Region-Wildcard Entry & 4th Place State High Jump Track & Field Theresa Stoddard – Honorable Mention All-Region Basketball, 6th Place Region 800 Track & Field John Vassallo – 8th Place Medalist Brute-Adidas All- American Nationals Wrestling Patrick Wallis – 5th Place State Medalist Wrestling Jordan Wilkins – TSSAA “Mr. Football” Finalist; Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State Football Paige Williams – 1st Team All-Region Basketball Megan Wynne – State Qualifier Swimming Girls Basketball – Region Runner-Up Boys Bowling – Region & State Champion Girls Bowling – Region Champion & State Runner-up Boys Cross Country – West Tennessee League Champion & 4th Place State Girls Cross Country – West Tennessee League Champion & State Runner-up Superior Ranking Boys Lacrosse – Tennessee State Invitational Tournament Baseball – BOP Dandy Dozen Runner-up Cross Country – West Tennessee League Champions (Boys Girls Soccer – Region Runner-up & State Quarterfinals & Girls), Boys State 4th in State; Girls State Runner-up Softball – Region Champion & State Tournament Final Four Football – Fox 13 Friday Night Blitz Game of the Week (vs 4 x 400 Boys Track Relay Team – 5th Place Region Track Bolton-13,000 votes & vs. Arlington), Fox 13 Team of the & Field Week (over-time win over Briarcrest 27-26), BOP Dandy Dozen and State Top Ten 4 x 400 Girls Track Relay Team – 4th Place Region Track & Field Girls Soccer – BOP Dandy Dozen (Finished 4th) 4 x 800 Boys Track Relay Team – Region Runner-up, 5th Softball – BOP Dandy Dozen Place State Track & Field Swim Team – Combined 5th Place Shelby County Meet 4 x 800 Girls Track Relay Team – 3rd Place Region-State Volleyball – BOP Dandy Dozen (Finished 5th) Wildcard Entry, 6th Place State Track & Field Wrestling – BOP Top Five, Tennwrestling.com Division II Boys Swimming – 5th Place Shelby County Meet Duals Top Five & Overall Duals Top 15 Girls Swimming – 7th Place Shelby County Meet SBA – BOP 1st Place Division II-AA Team Award (4th Volleyball – Region Runner-up, State Final Four Consecutive Year)

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Teams Recognized for Academic Achievement

Each year the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Girls Golf GPA - 3.43 (8 Athletes) Association (TSSAA) honors those athletes and Dance GPA - 3.4 (51 Athletes) teams that have achieved superior academic records Boys Basketball GPA - 3.35 (30 Athletes) while participating in sports. Following are the teams that have achieved this recognition for 2011-12: Boys Cross Country GPA - 3.3 (15 Athletes) Boys Swim GPA - 3.3 (18 Athletes)

TSSAA Distinguished Teams: G.P.A. 3.25 - 4.0 Cheer GPA - 3.28 (30 Athletes) Boys Lacrosse GPA - 3.25 (27 Athletes) Girls Tennis GPA - 3.9 (13 Athletes) Girls Soccer GPA - 3.7 (35 Athletes) TSSAA Outstanding Teams: G.P.A. 3.0 - 3.24 Volleyball GPA - 3.65 (37 Athletes) Girls Bowling GPA - 3.2 (13 Athletes) Girls Swim GPA - 3.63 (16 Athletes) Boys Tennis GPA - 3.2 (10 Athletes) Girls Lacrosse GPA - 3.62 (43 Athletes) Girls Cross Country GPA - 3.15 (15 Athletes) Boys Track & Field GPA - 3.56 (35 Athletes) Baseball GPA - 3.02 (39 Athletes) Boys Bowling GPA - 3.54 (14 Athletes) Boys Golf GPA - 3.52 (11 Athletes) SBA supports 23 sports, plus Dance and Cheer, with Softball GPA - 3.5 (19 Athletes) 547 (55%) student-athletes. There are 254 scholar- Girls Track & Field GPA - 3.5 (28 Athletes) athletes (G.P.A. of 3.5 or above). There are 20 Iron Eagles (athletes playing three sports) with eight of those Boys Soccer GPA - 3.47 (35 Athletes) designated as scholar-athletes. Girls Basketball GPA - 3.46 (28 Athletes)

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SBA Athletes commit to play at the next level

Ivy Anderson and Mandy Neat selected to the Nathan Ballard signed with the University of Tampa Murray State University Dance Team (Murray, KY). Lacrosse Team.

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SBA Athletes commit to play at the next level (continued)

Maddie Barbier chose Cumberland University Rodney Clarke committed to North Park University- (Lebanon, TN) to play soccer. Chicago for basketball.

Jeff Lamer will continue a strong wrestling career at Kaitlyn Peperone signed with Belhaven University Belmont Abbey College (Belmont, NC). (Jackson, MS) to play volleyball.

Check out SBA grads now playing sports in college at the following link – www.sbaeagles.org/sbacollegeathletes

Grace Summers smokes the court in Tennessee Qualifying Tournament Rising junior Grace Summers came in third in the Tennessee State Jr. Qualifying Tournament (16’s) in early June while also winning the Sportsmanship Award for the 16-year-old division. She competed with Mark Piller joins the Birmingham Southern University over 56 players in the Girls Football Team. 16’s Division.

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Spring wraps up great year in SBA sports Baseball – The Eagles finished third in the region to advance to postseason action. The Eagles also dedicated their new field house in a ceremony on April 10. Father Patrick Gallagher presided over the blessing of the building and donors Greg and Cathy Hankins were presented an encased SBA baseball uniform with the number their son David (’10) wore when he was a player for the Eagles.

Soccer & Softball – The Eagles soccer team advanced to the quarterfinals in State action and the Lady Eagles softball team kept up a remarkable streak as region champs and advancing to the State Tournament for the 17th year.

Tennis – Both the girls and boys teams advanced to the state quarterfinals and the doubles team of Alex Bolds/Ronnie Sakaan advanced to state action Lacrosse – Capping off a great season, the boys along with two-time Region lacrosse team finished as State runner-up in the Champion Grace Summers. Tennessee Invitational Tournament.

Track & Field – The State Track & Field competition yielded the following finishes for the Eagles: Boys 4 x 800 (3200) Track Relay Team – 5th place finish; Girls 4 x 800 (3200) Track Relay Team – State Wildcard Entry with 6th place finish; Josh Stoddard – High Jump Wildcard Entry with a 4th place finish; Katelyn Graham – 300 Hurdles with a 3rd place finish.

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St. Benedict dance teams start off year as winners The St. Benedict JV and Varsity Dance Teams have started off their 2012-2013 season with a bang! Both teams attended UDA Technique Camp, June 14-17, at Mississippi State University. The Varsity team won first place in the home routine competition which qualified them to participate in the 2013 UDA National Dance Team Championship in Orlando, FL in February. The varsity team also brought home the Team Drill Down Trophy, Team Leadership Award, Superior Trophy, Super Spirit Stick and Spirit Stick. Rising junior Connor Jones was named Drill Down Queen of the entire camp. Rising senior Lizzy Wall was selected runner- SBA Varsity Team members are-Back row (from left) Coach up in the final drill down competition. Rising Julie Henderson, Brittany Burns, Morgan Baioni (Capt.), Teryn Williams, Maggie May, Catie Blackwood, Madeline Howard, seniors Alexa Armstrong, Brittany Burns, Lizzy Mallory Swanier. Middle row (from left) Kendyl Jennings, Wall, Khadijah Muhammad, Mallory Maddox, Stephanie McCarthy, Abbey McCrory, Katherine Migliaccio, Morgan Baioni, Olivia Betterton and Rebecca Hannah Bingham, Connor Jones, Katherine Camilleri, Meisha Johnson were selected as UDA All-Americans Williams. Front row (from left) Becca Johnson (Capt.), Alexa and invited to participate in the London New Armstrong (Capt.), Lizzy Wall (Capt.), Khadijah Muhammad, Year’s Day Parade. To top it off for Varsity Head Mallory Maddox, Olivia Betterton, Grace Mitchell. Coach Julie Henderson received the Coaches Leadership Award. The JV team also won first Place in their division of the Home Routine Competition, which also qualified them to participate in the 2013 UDA National Dance Team Championship in Orlando in February. They also won numerous Drill Down Ribbons, a Superior Trophy and a Spirit Stick. Rising sophomores Alexa Von Bergen and Cynthia De Ochoa and rising Freshmen Sarah McMahon, Shannon Davis and Zoë Woods were selected as UDA All-Americans and invited to participate in the Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade. The team also received all Blue Superior Ribbons in their final evaluations, which is a first in the JV Team members are-Back row (from left) Kristina Albonetti, JV team’s history! Zoë Woods, Maddison Stafford (Capt.), Layne Powers (Capt.), Both teams are excited about performing at Nicole Hemme, Cynthia DeOchoa, Abby Leathers, Lily Howard, pep rallies, football games and basketball Macie Zarshenas (Capt.) and Coach Lindsay Bartholomew. games, as well as competing in regional and Front row (from left) Shannon Davis, Haley Kilpatrick, Taylor state competitions in the fall and national Deller, Gabby Rojas, Sarah McMahon, Alexa Von Bergen, Taylor competition in February. Selby (Capt.). Not pictured-Lily Newbern.

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Class Notes Kati Hermsdorfer Corlew 1989 was awarded a PhD in Community Psychology from University of Jonathan Tweel married wife, Tricia, in 2006 and the Hawaii, Manoa in May, 2012. She couple has a two-year old daughter, Stella. Jonathan is an aircraft mechanic with the Air National Guard. The family and her husband Michael currently makes their home in Germantown. live in Honolulu and work at UH.

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Joel Hermsdorfer graduated from Chris Masterson and wife Jennifer welcomed their University of Richmond (VA) School of first child Emma Rose Masterson on June 13, 2012. She Law in May 2012. He is currently study- weighed 6 lbs, 12 oz and measured 20 ½” long. (see ing for the California bar exam and will Alumni Photo Album) live in Monterey, California with his wife Kate. Joel is a 1998 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West 1998 Point. John Hendrix recently opened a branch of Shay Finan- cial, an investment banking and bond firm.

Stephanie Thorne is the new President of The Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary, Unit 77 in Lexington, TN, and was 1999 nominated for the office of 8th District President of The Kristina Lake Elmore and husband Chris welcomed American Legion Auxiliary. Elections for 8th District Presi- their second son, Kenneth Ryan to the family on December dent were held on June 23, 2012 in Nashville, TN. Stepha- 30, 2011. Ryan joins four-year-old brother Adam. Chris has nie makes her home in Lexington and works for Walgreens. become co-owner and Vice President of Kenad Medical. (see Alumni Photo Album)

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Danny Koban and wife Jim Bechard married Heather Lauren welcomed their first Jacobs in 2010 in Kansas City. Jim child, Annabelle Cellini Koban, does work for the Army at Ft. Leaven- on April 19, 2012, weighing worth, KS as an independent contrac- 6 lbs and measuring 19 ¼” tor. He receives his Executive MBA long. The family makes their from Benedictine College this August. home in Chester, VA. The Bechards make their home in

Grandview, MO.

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1997 Jennie Gillespie Helms was featured in a front page Lacey Pease was married to news story on June 28, 2012 in the Memphis Daily News Adam Stluka on April 21, 2012. (http://www.memphisdailynews.com/home/2012/jun/28/) on the ABA Place. In this interesting article, Jenni describes how she started ABA Place from a play date for children with autism spectrum disorders to a non-profitprogram that actively serves more than 70 special- needs children. Please check out ABA Place at www.theabaplace.org.

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2002 Deanna Jones was a guest presenter at the 2012 Matt Hanifl married Natalie Hull on April 28, 2012 at Memphis Diocesan Youth Celebration held at St. Benedict Central Station in Memphis. The couple makes their home in April. Deanna’s topic was “Discovering the Gift: Theology in Renton, Washington where Matt works for Boeing as a of the Body for Teens.” Deanna is a Pastoral Minister for systems design and integration specialist. Matt earned a the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City, KS. Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Systems Deanna teaches Theology of the Body to teens and adults from the University of Memphis and Natalie earned a Bach- while working on an MA degree in Theology. elor of Science in education from the U of M.

2006 2003 Olivia de Lozier completed her first year in Med School Kevin Coll is the Digital PR/Media Specialist with Ser- at UT-Memphis. Olivia, who is fluent in French, is living in viceMaster in Memphis. Aix en Provence in southern France this summer. She is completing her required research experience in the area of infective endocarditis with the research faculty at La Faculté Kathleen Parks married Ryan de Médecine de Maseille. Miller on May 26, 2012 at St. Jo- seph’s Chapel at Spring Hill College Drew Thomas graduated from Harvard University in May with Beth McNinch (’03) serving with a Master of Theological Studies. He is continuing his as her Maid of Honor. A reception education at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. followed at Bragg Mitchell Mansion and the couple honeymooned to St. 2007 Lucia. Kathleen earned a Bachelor of Science in international business from Spring Hill and a Juris Doctorate from the Gina Bargiachi is biking with Bike and Build this sum- College of William and Mary. She has been serving as an mer. (see Alumni Spotlight) attorney for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Nashville. Lori Landon graduated in May with a BA in Art from Ryan, who is from Mobile, earned a Bachelor of Science in Union University. She is engaged to be married and has biology from Spring Hill, followed by a Doctor of Medicine moved to Smyrna, Tennessee. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been an emergency medicine resident at the University of Natalie Nelson graduated from the University of Mis- Mississippi in Jackson, MS. sissippi in May, 2011 with a degree in Psychology. Natalie and Chris Damore (2007) are engaged to be married this September. Josh Stevens married Raquel Edwards (2008) in Brian Stiel married Larissa (Lacie) June, 2012. Josh graduated on May 5 from the Univer- Goodwin on June 1, 2012 at the St. sity of Memphis with a degree in history. Josh hopes to Benedict Chapel followed by a recep- teach history. Raquel graduated on May 12 Summa Cum tion at Esplanade. The couple honey- Laude with a degree in chemical engineering and a minor mooned in Jamaica. They make their in chemistry from Christian Brothers University. She is an home in Houston, TX. engineer with Experitec, Inc. The couple makes their home in Memphis.

Samantha Thompson 2004 graduated from the Univer- Steven Carter graduated from Marine Corps Basic Train- sity of Memphis in May with ing in April. (see Alumni Photo Album) a Bachelor of Arts Degree Candice Dixon graduated from the University of Tennes- in History and a minor in see-Martin in May with a Master of Science in Education in English from the College of School Counseling. She makes her home in Memphis. Arts and Sciences.

Jestein “Leigh” Lamey Gibson Sarah Weatherly married Thomas Amato on April 14, and husband Jonathan welcomed 2012 at Covenant Methodist Church with a reception fol- new daughter, Abigail (Abby) Elizabeth lowing at Hilton Memphis. Sarah earned an associate’s de- Gibson, on February 27, 2012, weighing gree in human services from Beacon College in Leesburg, 6lbs, 14oz and measuring 18 ¾” long. FL and is an afterschool child care provider at St. Francis of

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Assisi School. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Arts in liberal tion. The Society inducts only those individuals who have studies from Beacon College and is employed at Target exhibited the ideals of scholarship, integrity in service and in Germantown. Following a honeymoon in Jamaica, the commitment to excellence in teaching and its allied profes- couple resides in Germantown. sions. Selection as a member of Kappa Delta Pi is based on high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career and a professional attitude that assures steady 2008 growth in the profession. Kathleen Aldrich graduated Cum Laude from the Jennifer Hale was named to the Gulf South Conference University of Tennessee-Knoxville in May, 2012. As one Academic All-GSC team for soccer at CBU in February. of four graduates, Kathleen was accepted to an internship in the Office of Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) in Kathryn Jones is pursuing a dual degree in biology and Washington, DC this summer. This is the inaugural year chemistry at the University of Memphis and planning to for the internship program and Kathleen met with the graduate next May. She participated in the Student Re- Chancellor at UT-K to help get it started. This August, she search Forum at the University of Memphis in April present- begins teaching English in China. ing her project on Prematurity and Pediatrics. In addition, Kathryn has received the Priscilla Rushton Biological Sci- Andrew Moffitt graduated from the University of ences Scholarship for the 2012-13 academic year. Alabama on May 5, 2012 with both a Master Degree in Economics and a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics. Katherine Nelson completed her third year at the University of Memphis with a 4.0 GPA in architecture. Katherine is also interning with Fleming and Associates in Bradley O’Leary graduated with Memphis. a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Transportation and Logistics and a Minor in Marketing from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkan- sas. Bradley is currently employed as an Operations Manager with P.A.M. Transport in Tontitown, AR. and makes his home in Fay- etteville. (see Alumni Photo Album)

Taylor Rudolph graduated Cum Laude from the Cady Reisman was named to the 2011 All-Gulf South University of Alabama Honors Program with a Bachelor Conference second team and picked up another honor as of Science in Biology in May. She has been accepted to she landed on the 2011 National Soccer Coaches Associa- Teach for America and will be teaching secondary science tion Division II All-South Third Team. The junior forward for in Alabama for a two-year commitment. Taylor plans to the University of Alabama-Huntsville Lady Chargers Soccer attend medical school following her teaching assignment. Team finished the year with eight goals – including a game- winner over conference foe West Alabama – and assists to 2009 own 17 points on the season. She finished tied for eighth in the conference in points while ranking eighth in goals. Stuart Creel graduated from basic training at Lackland With 0.44 per game, she ranked seventh in the league in Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX. goals per game. Her performance helped guide the team Jessica Dougan, a senior at Mississippi State Univer- to its sixth Gulf South Conference Tournament where she sity, has been elected President of the Maroon VIP for gave the Lady Chargers a lead over North Alabama – the 2012-2013. The Maroon Visitor Information Program, eventual champion – with a goal in the 35th minute of the better known as Maroon VIP, ensures that all guests of contest as the team fell narrowly 3-2. MSU enjoy a warm and hospitable welcome. In addition to visitors, the organization serves MSU’s Welcome Center, the Office of the President and any university Catherine Waddell is a rising senior at Mississippi State department with information, tours and event assistance. University where she has been selected a new member Members serve as a first point of contact for visitors to of the University Alumni Association’s liaison organization. the Welcome Center and help create memorable first Members of the group are selected through a highly com- impressions of the university community. Jessica has also petitive interview process and Catherine was chosen from been invited and inducted into MSU’s Theta Chi Chapter a group of nearly 270 applicants. She joins 13 returning of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Educa- delegates.

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2010 Billy Payne was the Sound Designer and Board Opera- Nick Foster appeared on the University of Memphis tor for the University of Kentucky’s production of Thorough- Dean’s List for the 2012 Spring Semester and graduated ly Modern Millie. This was the second production this year from the Level II Tiger Leadership Institute. He has also on which he assisted. Coincidently, Millie was Billy’s first been busy being the Historian for his fraternity, ZBT, this theatrical production on which he worked at SBA. past year. Jeff Glover lives in Jackson, TN where he is serving as 2011 an intern accounting payroll clerk. Brett Barnett finished his freshman year at the University Michael Hogan has been selected as one of 19 Student of Memphis and joined ZBT Fraternity. He recently received Orientation Leaders Team members for 2012 at Mississippi the Scouting Honor Medal for heroic efforts in helping res- State University. Working with the Office of Admissions and cue some possible drowning victims in Florida last summer. Scholarships, team members provide assistance and share (see Alumni Spotlight) their knowledge of the university with freshmen and trans- Matt McCurdy was the overall men’s winner in the St. fer students, and their parents, during various registration Mary’s Church (Memphis) Steeplechase 5K in June with a and information sessions. time of 17:53. Matt Hotz was recently inducted as a Brother of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and is a member of the Memphis 2012 Institute Leadership Education (MILE) Program in the Fogel- Maddie Barbier, Daniel LaForce, Michael Robin- man College of Business and Economics at the University son and Caroline Sabbatini have been selected as the of Memphis. He has also been elected an SGA Senator and Alumni Representatives for the class of 2012. voted Sergeant-at-Arms for the coming year. Matt, who is majoring in Economics with a minor in Public Administra- Jordan Booth has been selected to the All-Girl Cheer tion, has appeared on the University’s Dean’s List. This Squad for the University of Memphis. summer, he has been appointed to the “FRESH” (Fresh- Danielle Nesterowich has been selected to the Univer- man) Mentor Internship program with Representative Steve sity of Memphis Pom Squad. Cohen’s (TN-9th District) office. Taylor King has been selected as one of 19 Student Orientation Leaders Team members for 2012 at Missis- Alumni, make sure you join “The OFFICIAL sippi State University. Working with the Office of Admissions St. Benedict at Auburndale Alumni Group” and Scholarships, team members provide assistance and on Facebook to reunite with your classmates share their knowledge of the university with freshmen and and to stay up to date with the latest SBA transfer students and their parents during registration and Alumni information! www.facebook.com. information sessions. SBA CLASS OF 2002!!! Sam Moll had a great year with the University of Mem- Your reunion is being planned by Brittany Gammell phis Tigers as a starting pitcher. In early April he was named Pride. Please send her or the Alumni office your Email National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association National and home addresses to [email protected]; or Pitcher of the Week and Conference USA Pitcher of the [email protected]. Week for tossing a complete game one-hitter, the Tigers first since 1994, in a 7-0 victory over Marshall. Sam was also named to the Conference USA All-Academic Baseball WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION!!! Team with a 3.69 GPA in accounting and was named to the Any Auburndale and SBA alumni can update All-Conference Second Team. database information by Emailing Sharon Masterson, Director of Communications at [email protected] Meagan Nichols wrote a “Special to Viewpoint” opin- ion piece in the April 29, 2012 issue of the Commercial or logging on to www.sbaeagles.org/alumni. Appeal titled, “TV ups ante on news hype.” We want to hear from you and Visit http://www.commercialappeal.com/ help everyone stay connected! news/2012/apr/29/my-thoughts-tv-ups- And, send us something about yourself, too. ante-on-news-hype/ to check out her article. Megan is majoring in journalism with If you have pictures you would like to a concentration in news. She completed share on our ALUMNI PHOTO ALBUM her sophomore year at the University of Memphis and runs cross country and track PAGES, Please E-mail them in JPEG format for the Tigers. to [email protected].

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Alumni Photo Album

Stephanie A. Thorne (1994) attended the 2012 Volun- teer Girls State Luncheon in May at Lipscomb University. SBA alum (’97) and former teacher and coach Stephanie is the President of The American Legion Auxil- Chris Masterson ran into former SBA principal and iary Unit 77 in Lexington, TN. Pictured here with Stephanie Memphis Catholic Schools Superintendent Dr. Mary (from left) are American Legion Auxiliary 8th District Presi- McDonald in Boston in April at the National Catholic dent JoAnn Cody, Past Tennessee Department President Education Assoc. annual meeting. Dr. McDonald was Peggy Monroe and Current Tennessee Department Presi- a keynote speaker and Chris was there with others dent Mary Hammer. from the Archdiocese of St. Louis Catholic Schools receiving an award for innovative education meth- ods. Later in June, Chris is all smiles as he holds his newborn daughter Emma Rose. (see Classnotes)

SBA alumni class representatives from the past five years got together in early June to help plan the first annual AlumNite to be held

Bradley O’Leary (’08) shares his graduation celebration from the University of Arkansas with proud parents Sean and Ann O’Leary.

Steven Carter (’04) is joined by brothers Craig (’00) on Aug. 2. Alumni Director Lori Trew Regis and Brian following (’91) welcomed in front (from left) Maddie his Marine Basic Barbier (’12), Mary-Kate Cooke (’10), Mikey Training in April. Gilliland (’08), Adam Domico (’10). Back (from left) Katelyn Anderson (’11), Caroline Sabbatini (’12), Daniel LaForce (’12) and Mi- chael Robinson (’12). Following graduation, Daniel donated his mother’s, Allison Smith LaForce (’80), Auburndale jacket to Lori for the alumni archives.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

GINA BARGIACHI, Class of 2007

Always one to be selfless and For Gina, the trip was a Michelle Kinney (’02), in her giving, SBA alum Gina Bargiachi dream come true. She told us, endurance program at Cross Fit embarked on a project that “Personally, I have wanted to go Chickasaw coupled with bike riding combined service and fitness, both and participate in an affordable on other days. Gina’s Bike and of which are of great importance housing building project for many Build tour started in Charleston to her. This summer she took a years now. I was supposed to go and traveled through Georgia, cross-country trip on her bike that to Honduras with SBA after the 8th Alabama, Mississippi, up through began in Charleston, S.C. with a grade, but was not able to when Oklahoma and Colorado. Then program called Bike and Build. the trip was cancelled. Also, just after a two-week stay in Colorado Bike and Build is an affordable last year, I was supposed to go they traveled north through Utah, housing non-profit organization to Ecuador with a group named Idaho and Oregon, finishing in that leads young adults, ages Student Athletes Leading Social Chico, CA. The group spent about 18-25 years old, from coast to Change. It was the first year for 17-20 days building homes and coast riding bikes and stopping the University of Arkansas to the rest of the 11 or so weeks in designated cities and towns participate and I was selected as riding bikes with about three days the Arkansas representative for the along the way to build homes for off throughout the entire time. people in need. The program lasts program. I worked for months on Gina’s inspiration came from nearly an entire year for the riders. the project only to be told by our a special person in her life. “My The application process began Athletic Director that he wanted to biggest inspiration in everything in November and included five hold off a couple of years before I do is my grandpa, John LaVelle. essay questions. Upon selection fully participating, due to the large He passed away early Christmas the rider is sent a fundraiser fundraising events the student packet. They are then expected athletes would have to coordinate morning of 2010 and became to raise $4,500 (Gina raised over in order to make it happen. Then, my guardian angel that same this amount) for the charity and when I finished my swimming morning. He was always telling complete a minimum of 10 ‘sweat career at Arkansas, I began road me to believe in myself, and that equity’ hours with a charity such cycling as a way to get some I could do whatever it was that I as Habitat for Humanity before exercise and ended up loving it. truly put my mind to doing. He their May departure date. From I quickly decided I wanted to do was an amazing example of the funds raised, Bike and Build a cross country bike ride, but had courage and strength to not only is able to administer numerous no idea as to how I could make it me, but his entire family and grants throughout the country to happen. Then, I stumbled upon the friends. Therefore, I dedicated my different housing charities, such as Bike and Build website. I couldn’t efforts to him. I wanted to show Habitat. As the cyclists ride, they have found anything more perfect my Grampa that I really do believe stop and help build the houses for me.” in myself. In fact, I’ve even named that they worked so hard to help To build her endurance for the my bike after him (JP for John pay for through their fundraising 4,100 plus mile trip, Gina trained Peter). That way he was with me efforts. with another SBA graduate, through my training and travels.”

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

BRETT BARNETT, Class of 2011

The National Council of the alongside the pier on which The wife of one of the rescuers Boy Scouts of America presents he was walking. In the deep came running with life jackets. four awards to Scouts who have water next to the boat marina, Eagle Scout Barnett, seeing no rendered special services to others. Brett observed two middle aged other option, removed his shirt The Honor Medal is the highest men unsuccessfully attempting and shoes, took the life jackets award presented to a Scout for and jumped into the water. saving a life at extreme risk to the Employing skills acquired as a life of the Scout or Scouter. For a Scout to be honored with the The circumstances Scout, Brett swam some 50 yards Honor Medal, the application is to the victims and gave them the made and approved by the BSA’s surrounding Brett’s life vests. Once he was certain National Court of Honor. that the situation was under control, he returned to the shore, On April 26, Brett Barnett, a act of heroism is followed by the victims and would freshman, at the University of be rescuers. The victims were Memphis and a 2011 graduate one he will always examined by the paramedics and of St. Benedict at Auburndale released to their parents. High School, was given this most prestigious Honor Medal remember. Lt. Terry Taylor of the Navarre by a special Court of Honor. The Beach Florida Fire Department circumstances surrounding Brett’s stated that his team was act of heroism is one he will dispatched but was given an to rescue two teenaged girls always remember. incorrect location, which made (both non-swimmers) who were the paramedics late arriving on On July 24, 2011 at round 8:15 panicking after they had strayed the scene. If Brett had not taken pm, Eagle Scout Brett Barnett, into deep water. All four people in life vests to those struggling in the 18, with Troop 457 St. Francis of the water were in distress as the Assisi in Memphis, heard cries for marina was closed and no boats water, the rescue mission would help coming from the Intracoastal were available to assist. very likely have turned into a Waterway in Navarre, Florida, recovery for drowning victims.

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Distinguished Alumni Award The Saint Benedict at Auburndale Distinguished Alumni Award is being established to recognize and honor the achievement of excellence by graduates of Auburndale or SBA who are noted in their field of endeavor or recognized for their expertise. We celebrate these accomplished role models who inspire today’s students to follow their own pursuit of excellence. This is a new award. There have been no past recipients.

Award recipients must meet the following criteria: *Graduated from Auburndale or SBA at least ten years prior to being nominated. *Have distinguished themselves through career recognition in his/her career field and made exceptional contributions to his/her profession over a sustained period of time. OR *Have received outstanding recognition in his/her sport nationally, regionally or internationally and made exceptional contributions to his/her sport over a sustained period of time.

Wings of an Eagle Service Award The Saint Benedict at Auburndale Wings of an Eagle Service Award was established in 2001 to recognize and honor the achievement of excellence by individuals who are noted for their service to their community, their exemplary personal dedication to SBA or Auburndale, or their leadership in Catholic endeavors. We celebrate these accomplished role models who inspire today’s students to follow their own pursuit of excellence. Past recipients of this award have been the Stanley J. Smith Family, Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, the William W. Bond Family and the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecelia.

Award recipients must meet the following criteria: *Have been associated with Auburndale or SBA as a parent, student, grandparent, staff member or friend. *Have given noteworthy, compassionate, humanitarian or community service, which have improved or enriched the lives of others and the welfare of humanity. OR *Have demonstrated exceptional personal or professional contributions, dedication and commitment to the goals and objectives of SBA through their consistent and continuous contributions of time, talent and resources.

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Anyone may nominate an Auburndale/SBA graduate for these awards by submitting the following to the SBA Office of Alumni and Development: *A completed Nomination Form (visit sbaeagles.org/nominationform) *A letter stating why this nominee deserves this award along with a list of contributions, achievements in his/her profession and/or sport. *Optional – any materials including newspaper, magazine articles or publications about nominee.

These awards will be presented annually during Catholic Schools Week in January. Nomination forms can be downloaded from our website at sbaeagles.org/nominationform and are accepted throughout the year with the final nomination deadline of December 1st. All nominations are confidential and carried over for consideration in following years.

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Friday, September 21st at 7pm Please join us before the game at 5:30 for our Annual SBA Block Party for hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks! Families are invited to bring chips or easy desserts. Alumni passes to the game will be available. GO EAGLES! Look for the tent by the field parking lot. SBA Development Office (901) 260-2892 NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID MEMPHIS, TN PERMIT NO. 533 St. Benedict at Auburndale High School 8250 Varnavas Drive Return Service Requested Cordova, TN 38016

Phone: 901-260-2840 Fax: 901-260-2850 www.sbaeagles.org

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