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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 12 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. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! 4 Saint Benedict Lasting Legacies Annual Report 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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