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5 10 1 Pope Benedict. 2 Pope Francis 7 3 St. Benedict High School Teens for Life following National March for Life in front of Supreme Court Building 4 Polar Bear Plunge for special olympics 5 Food Bank Top Performer award 2012-13 6 Club St. Jude 7 Canned food collection 8 Ave Maria Home 9 LifeBlood 10 Wolf River Conservancy Clean-up Day

8 WWW.SBAEAGLES.ORG 9 From the PresidentOn Eagles’ Wings Development To our SBA families and friends - Recently, our students participated in KIDS KAN, a springtime effort to collect much-needed food for the Food Bank. It took me back in time as I remember well the summer afternoon that Sarah, our youngest, was cleaning under her bed and came across a strange discovery. I remember not only because she was cleaning - unusual in itself - but also because of what she found. A can of corn and a can of tomatoes. Apparently, neither had made it to school for donation that year - or possibly some previous year. We could laugh about it because it was the perfect example of who she was. A girl with a wealth of well- intentioned plans, many of which just never came to fruition. She always ‘meant to’ do a lot of things. But think about it, how many of us are guilty of this every day? We think about it, pray about it, add it to the to-do list, but somehow just never get around to it. The St Jude radio-thon grabs at our heart strings while driving to work, but before making the pledge, the desk phone rings and we’re off to begin the day. We watch those horrificFeed the Hungry commercials and vow to call. Then the microwave buzzes and the food we have distracts the food we don’t. It’s Goodwill that will benefit from our Spring Break plans to clean out the closet, but the day and the energy never seem to arrive in the right mix. We are human. There will always be distractions. But wanting to serve and deciding to serve are so very different. After all, who doesn’t WANT to help? We all know the truth. Homeless people don’t warm up at night because we thought about taking clothes to Goodwill and the hungry don’t get dinner because we meant to take those cans to school. I’m proud of the many different ways our students have found to give service. You’ll get to read about many of them inside this edition. From their time, to their money, to their blood, they are finding ways to do His work. As many are aware, Nancy and I will be moving out of town at the end of the year to a school where I will have the opportunity to serve in a similar capacity. But we’ve met so many great people in our fourteen years here; picking up and packing up will not be easy. You’re not a part of our jobs; you’ve become a part of our lives. And so much has happened at SBA in that time, we’ve been blessed just to have gotten to be here for it. How many times have I ‘meant to’ say just that? How many times have I ‘meant to’ write, speak, text or tweet our appreciation? How many times have I ‘meant to’ acknowledge the kindness and generosity you have shown again and again? My daughter ‘meant to’ turn in those cans, she really did. I’m thinking she may have learned that from me. George Valadie President

From the Editor Yes, SBA is how you spell SERVICE! As we near the close of the 2012-13 school year, we wanted to highlight the very many service activities in which our students participated, but in a way that brings it full circle with our church’s teachings and those that impact our reason for service. Our school has been involved in a myriad of service opportunities (see front cover) over the year, as they are every year, not because it’s fashionable, but because we live the Faith. As we learn our faith, it’s only natural that service to others is something we do. I’m sure you watched as Pope Benedict left the Vatican and the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Francis. Pope Benedict, a man of great humility and service, during eight years, has made 28 pastoral visits around the world, personally authored three encyclicals, issued 28 apostolic letters, wrote and delivered approximately 50 homilies each year, 48 Wednesday audience talks and saw to the publication of all those homilies and addresses in books, all the while hosting bishops and heads of state at the Vatican. Pope Francis, a champion of the poor and marginalized, while in Argentina, proclaimed, “The great value of Catholic schools is that they are rooted in the truth of the Catholic faith. It is by the witness of faithful educators that young people will envision a more just and peaceful world.” How true is this and how true, then, is that SBA educates young men and women in Faith. The proof is in the pudding. Just ask – Ave Maria Home, Birthright, Catholic Charities, Club St. Jude, Diocese NFP Center, LifeBlood, Life Choices, Make-a-Wish, Mid-South Food Bank, Our Lady of Sorrows School, Project Outreach, Right-to-Life, Special Olympics, St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen, St. Paul School, Wolf River Conservancy and many more. If you haven’t already, please read Mr. Valadie’s letter above and Khira Rotty’s article in “About Our Faith.” Every section of this magazine focuses on how we have served as leaders of the Church, as SBA alums and as SBA students, faculty and parents. As our new Pope Francis said in the homily of his installation Mass on the Feast of St. Joseph - who by serving the Holy Family, also served us, “…serve one another with love….” One final note, I want to extend my gratitude to Mr. Valadie, not only for what he’s done for SBA over the years, but for having trust in me to edit and publish this newsletter. He has given me full editorial jurisdiction and, leaving deadlines aside, I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity. Thanks, Sir, for the confidence and for YOURSERVICE to SBA.

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Catholic Schools: Educating Our Youth in Truth for the Honor and Parent Connection Glory of God and the Salvation 6 of Souls.

About Our Faith Mission 8 St. Benedict at Auburndale High School is a diocesan, coeducational, college preparatory school committed to academic excellence through a comprehensive and challenging Headline News multi-level curriculum presented in an atmosphere permeated with the aims, values 10 and teachings of the Roman Catholic faith.

On Eagles’ Wings is a publication of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School 13 Achievements Editor/Director of Communications & Sports Information Sharon Masterson President/Principal Faculty Focus George Valadie 17 Assistant Principal/Dean of Students Sondra Morris Director of Alumni & Development Lori Trew Regis ‘91 On and Off Campus Director of Admissions 19 Ann O’Leary Director of PLUS Program Robin Ciancioso Sports Advisory Board 2012-13 22 Mindy Costabile, Chair Jon Bascom Madonna Bond Msgr. Peter Buchignani, V.G. Alumni Doug Byrnes 27 Nick Griffin (’98) Chad Harrell John Hyden (’93) Joe Incardona Got Facebook? Chris LeBlanc On Eagles’ Wings magazine is published by Become a fan of SBA on FaceBook! Paul Schuhlein the St. Benedict at Auburndale High School www.facebook.com/eaglessba John Schuman Office of Communications. Duane Sell Phil Sisneros , Vice Chairman Change of address or correspondence Mike Watermeier Please send all changes to: Don Williams Editor-On Eagles’ Wings Wanda Winnette St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Andy Wise 8250 Varnavas Drive Do You Tweet? Pat Wycoff Cordova, TN 38016 Beth York, Secretary [email protected] Follow SBA on Twitter! 3 www.twitter.com/eaglessba On Eagles’ Wings Development

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Home Field Advantage St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Bleacher Upgrade and Renovations

The SBA football field is the HOME of THE and EAGLES for our football lacrosse teams. Tully Fieldhouse accommodates softball, lacrosse, and football locker rooms, a concession stand and public restrooms for all of our Eagle athletic programs. However, we are also home field to many others. Not only would St. Benedict Auburndale at High School students and families benefit from an expansion and renovation, the entire city would benefit. Being the largest Catholic school in Memphis, our campus is host to many Catholic Diocesan school events, as well the Parochial Athletic Association jamboree and playoff games and all of the SFA Timberwolves home games. A new look to our stadium would be a source of pride for our athletes and would also be a draw for potential students and families. To correspond with the state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art facilities around the rest of our campus, we feel NOW is the right time to upgrade and renovate the Eagle bleachers that have given us so many great memories for over twenty years. Go Eagles! Go Timberwolves! Go Memphis!

The future SBA bleacher renovations will expand our home bleachers on each side to now seat 900, instead of the current 500.

We would be so appreciative if you would please consider helping us with these renovations to our Home Field bleachers. Our hope is that this project can be completed by fall so that our 2013 Eagle football season can begin proudly. If you would like to donate to our Home Field Advantage Campaign for new bleachers and renovations, please return the enclosed envelope, visit us at sbaeagles.org/donate or scan the QR code with your SmartPhone. THANK If you have YOU any for questions, supporting please call SBA, the the Development SBA Eagles, Office at 260-­‐2892. and the community teams we are able to host at our school.

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Simple Ways to Help…. You wouldn’t BELIEVE the difference it makes!

SBA Eagle Bucks Gift Card Program

The SBA Eagle Bucks Program allows you to earn money for our school programs while shopping! Just buy your gift cards from us! They will make GREAT Christmas gifts! To place your order, you can fill out the form on our website sbaeagles.org or you can stop by the office for a form. We have many gift cards in stock in the office, but orders are placed on a weekly basis. SBA receives a percentage of the sale of the gift card.

Kroger Community Rewards

If you shop at Kroger, you more than likely have a Kroger Plus card on your keychain. If you go to Kroger.com and create an account using your Plus number, you can select St. Benedict at Auburndale as your Community Rewards Program organization of choice. A portion of every shopping trip you make using your Kroger Plus card will then go to SBA!

Target REDcard Program

Target’s Take Charge of Education Program donates millions of dollars to education each year by giving 1% of your purchases at Target back to your eligible school. Please designate SBA as your school of choice for their Take Charge of Education program. It is easy and very effective. Apply in the store or go online to Target.com/tcoe.

Coke Rewards for Schools Program

Purchase your favorite Coca-Cola products to get the codes. Go to mycokerewards.com/school and sign in or register to become a member. Enter your codes to get points and then search for our school to donate points. St. Benedict can accumulate points and then choose items for our classrooms from their online catalog.

For more information on any of these easy ways to help SBA, please contact the Development Office at 260-2892 or email [email protected]. Every bit counts and it all adds up, so thank you for your participation in any of these programs that benefit our school.

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We would like to thank everyone that participated in our 3rd Annual Fashion Show. We raised over $14,000 for the SBA Annual Fund! A special thank you to our Home and School volunteers, the models, bartenders, donors and sponsors. It was a great night and we look forward to doing it again next year!

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! (All Sports Schedules may be found on www.sbaeagles.org) APRIL 21-24 Final exams 20 Prom 24 Last day of classes 21 Mother/Son Dinner JUNE 22 Spring Choral Concert 1 Used Uniform Drop-off 29 Spring Band Concert 2 Used Uniform Sale MAY AUGUST 3 1st Friday Adoration, Chapel 19 1st Day of School - New students only 6 Senior Awards Night, 6:30 pm 20 1st Day of School - All students 10 Baccalaureate-Church of the Incarnation, 7:00 pm 11 Commencement-Hope Church, 11:00 am OCTOBER Senior Project Graduation Party 4 Homecoming & Block Party 15 Underclass Awards, 10:00 am (see notice in this issue)

Admission & Guidance Information ADMISSIONS 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, o’[email protected]. or scan your device on this QR Code.

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 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.

Project Graduation 2013

There’s less than a month until our seniors say good-bye. But they have one last opportunity to share their excitement of graduation together – the annual Project Graduation All-Night Party at Incredible Pizza starting at 11:00 pm the night of graduation. We have over 75% of the seniors registered so far. Every attending senior gets lots of items to help them on their road to college and there will be lots of great door prizes, too. The fundraising efforts for this event have been very successful, with the two Trivia Nights sold out and loads of fun for all in attendance. cont. on page 7

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News From Home & School Association

Spring Greetings from Home and School! Hope everyone had a great spring break and got in a little relaxation before the craziness of the end of school year starts. The second semester started off busy and the schedule just keeps getting busier as we go. We have had two Honor Society receptions. Congratulations to all of our Honor Society students and to their families. Job well done by all! The annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon was a great success once again. The theme this year “Chinese New Year - Year of wrapped candy, put together baskets, set-up, cleaned-up, the Dragon” made for a truly fun event. The faculty and staff provided bartending services ... we couldn’t have done it seemed to be very impressed with the efforts of our Teacher without you. THANK YOU!!! Julie Bardos and team put Appreciation Committee. A HUGE thank you to Beth Jackson, together truly dazzling display baskets and Shannon Schuhlein Angie Valadie and Cynthia Shah. Great job, ladies! Also thanks and team provided the ‘bling’ with the beautiful decorations. to all our volunteers who helped set up, serve and clean A special thanks to our models. You ladies were all radiant! up after the luncheon and those who sent in the delicious Be sure to check out the pictures in this issue. In our summer desserts that everyone enjoyed. I wish each of you could read issue of On Eagles Wings in the Annual Report please take the thank you notes we continue to receive from the faculty note of all the companies who donated or sponsored the and staff. They are all truly grateful. show. Please patronize their businesses and thank them for The Third Annual Fashion Show benefiting the Annual Fund their support of SBA. was an enormous success. This year’s theme, SWING AND The Father Daughter Dance was held in early March at BLING made for an exciting night of fashion and frivolity. Colonial Country Club. A special thank you to Belinda Hurley Special thanks to everyone involved in putting together the and Karen Hamilton for their tireless efforts and great job event. To those who sponsored the event, donated items, putting this event on for us. For those who volunteered for the event, we appreciate you for making this evening special for our girls and their dads. Special memories to last a lifetime! More events on the schedule – April 14-Father/Son Outing and Mother/Daughter Tea and April 21-Mother/Son Dinner. Look for information in Monday Mail about the Used Uniform Sale (June 3 & 4) and other end of year events. Once again, thank you for all you do to help support our school. If you would like to volunteer or receive more information about Home and School, please contact Romy Schaaf at [email protected] or 359-7821 or Dawn Lewis at [email protected] or 262-5012.

Project Graduation con’t from page 6 Reservations are still being taken for $150. You don’t want your student to miss the opportunity to celebrate in a safe and fun environment one last time! For information contact David and Darla at [email protected].

Chairs David and Darla Boston were recognized at the last Trivia Night for their untiring service and for stepping up to chair PG for the second year in a row, with all their children already graduated.

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The Joy of a Servant joy in a world full of sorrow and deep wounds! Instead of being concerned with what we get out of serving others, we By Khira Rotty ought to focus on being totally in love with Christ. The joy Director of Spiritual Affairs that comes from loving Christ will naturally cause us to want You’re probably familiar with the cliché to serve Christ in others who are miserable and have no joy. “misery loves company.” After reflecting “May you always experience the joy that comes from on this for a little while, I realized putting Christ at the center of your lives,” was Benedict’s last something. All that this attitude does is tweet. This single sentence was extremely powerful to me. to promote misery for all! We have a lot As I watched him fly over the Vatican for the last time as of misery in our culture these days. Pontiff, I thanked him for being that witness of joy for me! A recent and popular movie, Les Miserables (literally “the miserable ones”), provides a visual aid to make my point. Because of the circumstances in their lives, the characters were all miserable except one, the bishop. The bishop’s merciful act of generosity was a turning point for Jean Valjean, a man who knew nothing but misery. Then, Valjean’s actions of mercy and generosity began to bring hope, happiness and joy to settings that once were hopeless and miserable. To overcome misery, our culture needs courageous, merciful and joyful servants who seek out those in misery. Our culture needs people who bring the light of Christ to pierce through the darkness of our world. This is true service, and true service transforms individuals and communities from misery to joy. Christ knows that we can answer His call. Christ wants us to love Him and to bring his mercy, love and joy to our neighbors who might be in misery. My husband and I were blessed to have the opportunity to meet Pope Benedict and have our marriage blessed by Two people in modern times are great examples of him in 2006. If I could put a title on the moment when courageous witnesses who answered that call: Blessed Teresa he clasped our hands, it would be “The Gaze of Joy.” His of Calcutta and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. They didn’t simply face exuded joy, and of course we were ECSTATIC, but teach us how to serve. They taught us that service comes from his joy in seeing us ignited something that has changed joy and, as Benedict stated, “Whatever brings us joy…has its our lives. It was a true encounter with holiness. It was source in God.” an encounter with a servant truly in love with his people Blessed Teresa of Calcutta is best known for her work of and joyfully welcoming them. We knew that his “gaze serving the poorest of the poor in slums. But, for those of of joy” was his simple way of serving us, his way of us who can’t or don’t go to slums every day, she provided inspiring and encouraging us to be the faithful witnesses much simple wisdom on how to cultivate joy while serving we were baptized to be. We hope and pray that we can others in our average daily settings. Here are some examples. be missionaries of joy everywhere we go, whether to our About the importance of a smile, she said: “Every time you house, to our immediate and extended families, to our smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, parish church, to Target, to a homeless shelter or to pray in a beautiful thing.” About world peace, she remarked: “What front of Planned Parenthood abortion facility. can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love I had one hope for us during the Lenten journey of your family.” About fighting poverty, she quipped: “The most repentance. I hope that we have rejected our sinful ways terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” and rediscovered the joy of being embraced by the On prayer, she wisely stated: “If we pray, we will believe; if we merciful arms of Our Lord. Now in the Easter season, the believe, we will love; if we love, we will serve.” season of joy, I hope that we can share that joy with the A year ago, Benedict XVI (as “servant of the servants of God,” rest of the world and ignite the world on fire for love of which is one title of the pope) wrote a reflection on joy for Him, which will cause true service to others. World Youth Day 2012. “An encounter with Jesus always gives To love Him, means we share Him with others, and bring rise to immense joy,” he taught. It was a reminder to the youth them to Him. and to the whole Church that are called to be missionaries of

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Ash Wednesday offers Church traditions for students

Following an all-school Ash Wednesday Mass celebrated by Father James Clark, Associate Pastor of Holy Rosary Church, blessed ashes were distributed for the students and faculty at St. Benedict High School. Campus Ministry Director Khira Rotty said, “This is one of the many opportunities our students and staff have to partake in the sacraments and traditions of our very vibrant church. Through Lent, we have Stations of the Cross, a Penance Service, First Friday Mass and Adoration and another all-school Lenten Mass. Every opportunity is afforded our students for worship and contemplative prayer.”

Assisting Father Clark as he blesses the ashes at the altar is sophomore Brittany Grisanti. Other servers are (from left) seniors West Covington, Alex Thompson and Kyle Anderson.

Father Clark administering blessed ashes to senior Avery Black of Bartlett.

Student’s Lenten Penance is one of service to his peers. An anonymous SBA student wanted to do something special for his peers as he sacrificed and offered up his “pennies” for Lent this year. He approached the Art Department and asked them to sponsor an in-house art contest. He offered that he would provide the monetary award for the winner. He wanted students and faculty, alike, to have a vote in selecting the winner. The department selected several entries and provided two days for students and faculty to vote. The winning entry was provided by sophomore Jenna Fisher. Faculty and students vote Winner Jenna Fisher in the Art Contest

† In Memoriam Jessica Motta, 28, sister of Amanda Motta McMillan (’01), passed away on December 23, 2012. The faculty, staff and students of St. Benedict at Auburndale David Stentz, M.D., 65, father of Kristen Stentz Fegly (’95) offer our most sincere condolences to all those families who and Brian Stentz (’96), passed away on March 2, 2013. have lost loved ones. We remember them and all our dearly James “Jimmy” Thomas, 64, father of Layne Thomas beloved in our daily prayers and Masses. (’14), passed away on March 19, 2013. Raul Fletes, 28, Class of 2002 and brother of Cristina Fletes Aaron Vasquez, 19, Class of 2011 and Boutte (’03), and his wife Michele passed away from injuries brother of Annelise (’13), passed away on sustained from a car accident on January 19, 2013. March 22, 2013. Dr. Karl Anthony Guilian, Sr., 75, stepfather of SBA alum Jonathan Lindsey (2000), passed away on December 31, 2012. Ann Dorr Mortell, 79, mother of SBA Head Golf and Tennis Coach Barbara Hervey, passed away on January 6, 2013.

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Mr. Valadie Announces 2013 Valedictorian and Co-Salutatorians Following a Lenten all-school Mass, Mr. Valadie (left) in- troduced the Valedictorian and co-Salutatorians for the class of 2013. Co-Salutatorians are Caitlin McCurdy and Colin Pitawanakwat. The 2013 Valedictorian is Kaitlyn Frierott. On hand for the announcment was Superintendent of Catholic Schools Janet Donato (right) who extended her congratual- tions to these SBA scholars.

Katelyn Frierott holds the highest earned silver and bronze medals on the National Spanish cumulative grade point average and Exam. She was selected a Commercial Appeal c Spire scored 33 on the ACT with a perfect Academic All-Star for General Scholarship. Katelyn’s National 36 in English and a 34 in reading. History Day documentary, “Chinese in the Mississippi Delta,” Katelyn was named a National Merit was selected for state competition, placing third. She was Commended Student earlier this selected as the school female representative for the Wendy’s year. During her high school career, High School Heisman for scholarship, athletics and character. Katelyn received highest average Kaitlyn participated in the REAP internship program at CBU awards in Biology, Anatomy, Spanish, this past summer. Only five students in the Memphis area Theology, Computer, Physiology, were selected for the honor. In the program she gained English, World History and U.S. valuable lab experience doing research on the lichens of History. She also earned excellence Overton Park. Katelyn is captain and two-year letterman for the awards in AP English Language/ varsity volleyball team and a scholar athlete. She is a Student Composition, Honors Geometry and Honors Psychology. Ambassador and vice president of the Key Club and was Katelyn holds membership in Mu Alpha Theta, the National selected by her peers as an Honor Council member. She is the Honor Society and the National Spanish Honor Society and daughter of John and Jill Frierott.

Caitlin McCurdy holds the Commonwealth Honors Academy at Murray State University. second highest cumulative grade She was named an AP Scholar for her performance on AP point average and scored a 30 on exams. Through her involvement with Mock Trial she has been the ACT with 33 in English and named “Best Attorney.” She recently received the prestigious 34 in Reading. She is a member Comcast Scholarship for academic excellence, character and of the National Honor Society, Mu community service. Caitlin has been elected by her peers to Alpha Theta and Spanish National serve on the Honor Council for the last three years. She is a Honor Society. Before junior year, Student Ambassador and served as Junior Class treasurer. A she was accepted to the Tennessee student leader, Caitlin is the president of the Mock Trial team Governor’s School for International and the secretary of the Key Club. She is also a member of the Studies. This past summer, she was track team and is a scholar athlete. Caitlin is the daughter of chosen for Volunteer Girls State at Mark and Carol McCurdy. Lipscomb University and attended the

Colin Pitawankwat also holds Scholarship. Colin was selected a Germantown Exchange Club the second highest cumulative Student of the Month in February. He auditioned and was grade point average and scored a selected to play trumpet in the SBA Jazz, Soul and Concert 32 on the ACT with a score of 34 Bands and has been selected to the All-West Tennessee Band. in both English and Math. Colin has Displaying his leadership qualities, Colin is President of Mu received Highest Average Awards Alpha Theta, Cross Country Team Captain for two years and in Latin Honors, Geometry Honors, Track Captain. He is a member of Bridge Builders, the Key Club Theology, Physical Science Honors, and BenedicTeens. In Cross Country he has placed in the top Algebra II Honors, AP World History, 15 runners at the WTCCL Shelby County Jamboree each year English Honors, Pre-Calculus Honors he has competed, placing third this year. He has led the team and AP US History. He has been the past three years in the TSSAA State Competition. He was selected for membership in Mu Alpha selected by his peers as MVP for Cross Country. He has been Theta, the Latin Honor Society and named Best of the Preps All-Metro in both Cross Country and the National Honor Society. He represented his school in the Track and is a scholar athlete. Colin is the son of Bryan and Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association competition and Dee Pitawanakwat. is a Commercial Appeal c Spire Academic All-Star for General

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Katie Akin selected National Merit Finalist Senior Katie Akin is SBA’s National Merit Finalist for 2013. Katie, who is a Commercial Appeal c Spire Academic All-Star for Social Studies, advanced to the National Merit Finalist status following her selection as a Semi-finalist. She met all requirements to achieve the Finalist status with approximately 8,400 others from throughout the country. Because of this advancement, she is being considered for a National Merit Scholarship. As Editor-in-Chief of The Eagle’s Eye, Katie recently went to Nashville to receive the second place award for the staff (see story “St. Benedict school newspaper one of the tops in the state” in this section).

SBA has three more Katie Akin Academic All-Stars selections to introduce – Mariah Bamrick for English/ Literature, Will Comfort for Science and Colin Pitawanakwat for General Scholarship. They join Katie Akin, Brandon Brown, Aaron Cummings and Katelyn Frierott who were all introduced in the last issue. All these students will be honored at the annual C Spire Academic All-Stars luncheon in May sponsored by the Commercial Appeal. Mariah Bamrick Will Comfort Colin Pitawanakwat

St. Benedict school newspaper one of best in the state

The school newspaper, Eagle’s Eye, staff reined in several senior Editor Katie Akin received an Honorable Mention prestigious awards in the Tennessee High School Press Award for Inside Page Design. Association (THSPA) Award ceremony in March. The SBA Eagle’s Eye is a regular recipient of these The newspaper was recognized as the Second Best awards and many staff members pursue college degrees in Overall High School Paper in the State of Tennessee. And journalism because of their experience at SBA. Frequently, for the second consecutive year, the paper received the On Eagles’ Wings reprints articles some of the staff highest ranking of All-Tennessee Newspaper. In addition, members have written (see Alumni Spotlight by Rachel an editorial cartoon (pictured next page) appearing in the Hofer in this issue). October issue about Halloween costumes available for girls Dianna Cervetti serves as the newspaper sponsor and guys, received first place as the Best Illustration of an and teacher. She is in her ninth year in guiding the staff. Editorial Subject. The editorial staff decided on the topic Newspaper is an elective subject that requires exams and cartoon slant and then sought out senior artist Chase and grades. Along with meeting deadlines for print, staff Colling, as guest artist, to provide the illustration. Finally, members study and receive quarterly grades for their efforts.

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The “Eagle’s Eye” staff (front from left) senior Ashley Koehler - Copy Editor, holds award for Second Best in the State for overall newspaper; senior Katie Akin - Editor- in-Chief, Honorable Mention for Best Inside Page Design; senior Chase Colling, Best Illustration for his cartoon of Halloween Costume Choices. In the middle row (from left) Sponsor Dianna Cervetti, senior Lexie Heroux, senior Mariah Bamrick-News Editor; sophomore James Duffley; junior Amanda Slade-Features Editor; (Top from Left) senior Allie McNamara, junior Rachel Hofer-Graphics Designer, senior Sarah-Clare Parker and senior Kendall Tooker.

Mr. Valadie to leave SBA a blur of memories, going back to the first day and that first SBA President/Principal George Valadie recently great set of kids. And then, together, so many of us have announced that he would be leaving SBA following the lived through not only the construction of an entire campus culmination of this school year to take the job as Principal but the continued improvement of it.” of his Alma Mater, Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga. Many of Mr. and Mrs. Valadie’s family members live in In his announcement, Mr. Valadie said, “There’s no way Chattanooga and it will be a homecoming for them both, to describe how difficult it will be to leave SBA, the kids, not only with family, but with their Alma Mater. SBA has the parents and the whole of this incredible community. It experienced extraordinary growth under the tutelage and hasn’t been just fourteen years of a job; it’s been fourteen vision of Mr. Valadie. We are eternally grateful and wish him years of our lives - and they could not have been better. It’s and Nancy, God’s blessings, always.

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Seniors Jessica Focht and Colin Pitawanakwat (pictured below) were selected as the Germantown Exchange Club’s February Students of the Month for leadership, scholarship and community and school activities. They recently were honored at the club’s monthly breakfast and are eligible for the Exchange Club Scholarship.

Mr. Valadie (standing at left) congratulates SBA’s All-West Band selections, seated (from left) junior Andrew Lee, Alternate All-West Orchestra for Flute; freshman Harley Chapman, All- West Junior Red Band for Flute; sophomore Jason Cooper, All-West Trumpet Alternate; standing (from left) freshman Luigi Siligato, All-West Junior Blue Band for Tenor Sax and sophomore JR Jamora All-West Blue Band for Tuba.

Senior Spencer Dahler received a Silver Key for his sculpture, “A Gentleman,” in the Mid-South Scholastic Art show at the Brooks Gallery. Freshman Courtney Melvin Placing in the annual University of Memphis Foreign Language received an Honorable Mention Fair were junior Kate Walsh (French III) for French Poetry; Award for her pencil drawing, junior Miesha Williams (Spanish II) for Spanish song; “Beautiful” and junior Mackenzie sophomores Ryan Cobb and Brad Reber (German II) for Nelson also received Honorable German Music. Mention for her pen drawing, “Agent of Chaos.”

“A Gentleman” by Spencer Dahler

The following SBA students participated in the annual CANstruction competition sponsored by the West Tennessee Branch of the American Society of Engineers, the Department of Civil Engineering and the University of Memphis Herff College of Engineering – senior Nathan Sun; juniors Jacob Aljundi, Ben Jackson, Garret Mitchell, Dominick Disalvo; sophomores Milissen Scruggs, Alexandra Wakefield, Makenzie White, Maryam Zaidi. The SBA team won the “Best Meal” award in their construction of the face SBA boasts of two first place winners and a second of Abraham Lincoln and place winner from junior History in the Annual History the American Flag (“Abe Day competition at the University of Memphis. In front Lin’Can”) due to the type (from left) 2nd place for group web-site “Henry Ford and number (1,706) of and the Model T” are Theresa Stoddard, Olivia Parsels, canned foods used for Laura Meagher, Matthew Sena and Madeline Mahon; At their construction. All the top (from left) 1st place for individual web-site “Patches cans are donated to the from the Past—Impact of the Sewing Machine on Women’s Mid-South Food Bank to Rights” is Grace Davis and 1st place for group web-site feed over 11,000 people “St. Jude Children’s Hospital” are Amanda Melvin, Rachel following the competition. Paduck, Alex Garry, Andrew Wadovick.

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Junior Lucy Kaplan was chosen by her employer, The For the second year in a Ornamental Metal Museum, as their nominee for the row, senior McKenzie National Shorty Awards recognizing the Best in Social Media Wilkes won the school Management for an organization. Lucy coordinates the Shakespeare Monologue museum’s Social Media Program. Competition and represented SBA at the Memphis competition in early March. Others participating in the school competition were sophomores Dalton Bailey, Meghan Brino, Bailey Coppedge and juniors Teresa Ferrante and Nikki Shah. This competition, sponsored by the English-Speaking Union, encourages students to develop a deeper relationship with Shakespeare and his works. Contestants must select, memorize and present a monologue from one of Shakespeare’s plays and must not be more than 20 lines. SBA’s Knowledge Bowl Team has been invited to the National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT) 2013 High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta in late Senior Peter Ruleman earned his Eagle Scout ranking in May. The team qualified because of its top-four performance at December. the White Station High School NAQT Invitational in December. SBA qualifiers are: seated (from left) juniorsDaniel Sweat, Junior Becca Siciliano (right) is a 2013 Germantown Charity Hunter Scrivener, Drew Hays and Sarah Timmins (not Horse Show Princess pictured), sophomores Ryan Cobb and Jake McClure; representing Nashoba standing (from left) seniors Landon Thoss, Aaron Carriage Association. Cummings, Holly Black and freshman Luigi Siligato. She recently received a Tennessee General Assembly Proclamation SBA’s Mock Trial Team members are: Red Team- from Senator Brian Attorneys sophomores Dalton Bailey, James Duffley, Allie Kelsey (left). The annual Evans, junior Chris Schuhlein, senior Carly Johnston; Germantown Charity Horse Witnesses freshman Carter Pruitt, sophomores Eli benefits the Exchange Club Jodeh, Clare Morris, Amanda Reeve, Maryam Zaidi, of Memphis. junior Hugh Lynch. Blue Team-Attorneys juniors Devin Jewell, Lucky Krog, juniors Sarah Timmins, Hailey Warriner seniors Caitlin McCurdy, Peter Ruleman; Witnesses freshman Jacob Timmins, sophomore Jon Senior Breonna Walker recently learned she has received a McCurdy, juniors Jodie Crocker, Gabbie Green, Breanna $48,000 scholarship from the Memphis College of Art. Pollet, Tara VanCleave. Best Attorneys and Witnesses from the Red Team – Attorneys Chris Schuhlein and Hailey SBA had three winners at the annual Wordsmith Competition Warrnier; Witnesses Clare Morris and Breanna Pollet. at the University of Memphis in February – sophomore Ryan Best Attorneys and Witnesses from the Blue Team – Attorneys Cobb, honorable mention in the 120-word dash; Kayla Allie Evans and Sarah Timmins; Witnesses Gabby Green Williamson, honorable mention in the 80-word dash and (twice) and Amanda Reeve. Katie Akin, first place in the 80-word dash, third in the 400- word dash and was the senior bronze medalist. The school also earned the bronze medal in the senior sweepstakes. Senior Ben Sell won the school’s Poetry Other students representing SBA were freshman Out Loud competition for the second year Jennifer , sophomore , junior and advancing to the regional competition. Vesey Jake McClure Lucy Kaplan senior Aaron Cummings. Other finalists were freshmanJennifer Vesey placing second followed by a three- way tie between junior Grace Davis, The 2011-12 Talon (SBA Yearbook) received an Honorable sophomore Jake McClure and senior Mention rating in the Taylor Publishing “Yearbook Yearbook.” Ronnie Sakaan.

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SBA STUDENTS EXCEL IN ESSAY COMEPTITIONS

Memphis Board of Trade announces essay winners from St. Benedict

For the second year, SBA students have been recognized Macroeconomics class. The essay topic was “Agriculture and by the Memphis Board of Trade (MBOT) as winners in their its Relationship to Regional Commerce.” In presenting the High School Essay Contest. Mr. Valadie (left) joins Jim Bell, winners with their checks, Memphis Board of Trade President President of the Memphis Board of Trade in congratulating Jim Bell said, “The High School Essay Contest is in keeping essay winners Will Comfort, Cullen Glasgow, who both with our goal to promote trade and it is evident from the won $250 for second place and Rhett Chism and Landon quality of the compositions that your students have a strong Thoss, receiving $100 each for third place. foundation for their future academic pursuits. The Board The four students are members of Karen Timmins’ (right) AP congratulates these students.”

Senior receives Saba Scholarship

(from left) SBA President George Valadie, Pamela Saba, Kendall and her family – mom Lori, sister Alexa and father Tim.

The third annual Nabil “Bill” Saba Scholarship was awarded St. Benedict has taught me for the past several years. I will in December to senior Kendall Tooker. Kendall received always have God! In the end, through all of the tough moral the scholarship for her essay, “How my St. Benedict decisions I will be forced to make in college and through the education will help me succeed in college.” In her essay, rest of my life, God will be there.” Kendall said, “….beyond the facts and data and even skills I The Saba Scholarship was established in 2010 in memory need for college, St. Benedict has taught me that wherever of Nabil “Bill” Saba by his family following his untimely death I go in life, to college and beyond, I will never be alone. in 2006 at the young age of 37. Each year the family honors God is like oxygen! He is always there and is essential to get a worthy SBA senior with the Saba scholarship. His niece, through life. I recall at my sister’s graduation from SBA, the Pamela Saba, SBA freshman, represented the family in the choir sang ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone.’ It clicked that this is what presentation.

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2013 HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES

French Honor Society Graham, Gabbie Green, Grace Hill, Rachel Hofer, Ana (La Societe Honorairé de Français) Hurler, Devin Jewell, Gabbie Johnson, Connor Jones, Lucky Krog, Andrew Lee, Adrienne Lewis, Rebecca Sponsor: Cheryl West Longoria, Madeline Mahon, Rosa Martinez, Stephanie Freshman Shannon Dunn; Sophomores Madelyn Arnold, McCarthy, Kaitlin McFarland, Michael McGuire, Laura Grayson Golightly, Katherine Migliaccio, Breanna Meagher, Amanda Melvin, Anna Miller, Chaney Parker; Junior Sydney Valadie; Senior Changtian Yue. Morgan, Katie Morgan, Maddie Morgan, Emily Mott, Rachel Mundy, Michelle Murphy, Josh Newbern, Alanna Oliphant, Rachel Paduck, Morgan Patrick, Jamie Patterson, Erin Peel, Chris Petrilak, Breanna International Thespian Society Pollet, Kathleen Riley, Hunter Scrivener, Nikki Shah, Rebecca Siciliano, Amanda Slade, Rachel Smith, Sponsor: Cindy Wells Natalie Sowell, Jill Stark, Theresa Stoddard, AJ Sophomores Hannah Jones, Malachi Marreo, Sturdivant, Emily Summers, Grace Summers, Daniel JakeMcClure, Matt Peeney, John Prascak, Kirkland Sweat, Eloiza Tecson, Sarah Timmins, Valeria Torres, Schuler, Kyle Van Frank, Gabriela Velasquez; Juniors Katelyn Turner, Sydney Valadie, Kyle Van Hoeck, Tara Marella Baccay, Kevin Rotzell, Natalie Sowell; Carley VanCleve, Caroline Vaught, Danielle Verhaak, Andrew Johnston, Susanah Tovar, McKenzie Wilkes. Wadovick, Katherine Walsh, Nicole Wiederholt, Alyssa Williams, Kayla Williamson; Seniors Chelsie Allen, Kathleen Bray, Aleksandr Brown, Jeffrey Christiansen, Sarah Catherine Donlon, Madison Dunfield, Tucker Mu Alpha Theta Hanemann, Emily McClure, Jenny Meegan, Catherine Mitchner, Olivia Orsak, Cory Sheeks, Mallory Swanier. Sponsors: Burton Kirk, Blair Syemour Sophomores Jackie Banks, Mallory Barbier, Katie Barkley, Catie Blackwood, Meghan Brino, Tia Clorina, Ryan Cobb, Bailey Coppedge, Randon Dupont, Allie Rho Kappa National Social Studies Evans, Jack Fletcher, Emily Gillenwater, JR Jamora, Honor Society Sarah Kutas, Jake McClure, Clare Morris, Brad Reber, Sponsors: Mark McDonald Easton Williams, Piper Ziebarth; Juniors Anna Arnold, Michaih Bayani, Hillary Briggs, Laura Cardona, Juniors Jacob Aljundi, Hillary Briggs, Pauline Cabe, Jodie Crocker, Grace Davis, Hallie Dunham, Madison Katherine Camilleri, Gina Cianciolo, Henry Evetts, Durkee, Kristin Fabian, Erica Gavrock, Grace Hill, Jacqueline Glover, Grace Hill, Devin Jewell, Connor Madeline Howard, Ana Hurler, Gabbie Green, Rosa Jones, Lucky Krog, Rosa Martinez, Michael McGuire, Martinez, Stephanie McCarthy, Christie Moore, Chaney Laura Meagher, Emily Mott, Michelle Murphy, Alanna Morgan, Katie Morgan, Rachel Mundy, Michelle Oliphant, Morgan Patrick, Erin Peel, Chris Petrilak, Murphy, Morgan Patrick, Erin Peel, Chris Petrilak, Nikki Shah, Emily Summers, Daniel Sweat, Sarah Breanna Pollet, Kathleen Riley, Rebecca Siciliano, Timmins, Kyle Van Hoeck, Danielle Verhaak, Katherine Natalie Sowell, Jill Stark, Eloiza Tecson; Seniors: Ashley Walsh, Kayla Williamson; Senior Kristen Haney. Banks, Holly Black, Michelle Borg, Grayson Taylor.

Spanish Honor Society (La Sociedad National Honor Society Honoraria Hispánica) Sponsors: Paul Koziel, Erin Seboldt Sponsor: MariaClara Villegas Juniors Jacob Aljundi, Anna Arnold, Sophomore Bailey Coppedge; Juniors Michaih Bayani, Marella Baccay, Michaih Bayani, Michelle Michelle Boongaling, Pauline Cabe, Katherine Boongaling, Hillary Briggs, Pauline Cabe, Camilleri, Rachael Cummings, Madison Durkee, Kristin Katherine Camilleri, Tanishia Campbell, Fabian, Gabbie Green, Ana Hurler, Gabbie Johnson, Laura Cardona, Gina Cianciolo, Jodie Crocker, Emily Madeline Mahon, Rosa Martinez, Stephanie McCarthy, Cross, Caroline Cullum, Rachel Cummings, Grace Kaitlin McFarland, Chris Petrilak, Kathleen Riley, Davis, Hallie Dunham, Henry Evetts, Kristin Fabian, Kaitlyn Seaman, Rebecca Siciliano, Theresa Stoddard, Michelle Farler, Teresa Ferrante, Alexander Garry, Eloiza Tecson, Kyle Van Hoeck, Alyssa Williams. Erika Gavrock, Mary Hannah Giddens, Patrick

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New Little Eagles Theology faculty receive Certificate of Excellence The 2012-13 Theology faculty recently received the SBA English teacher Kathleen Certificate of Excellence for Faith Formation for professional Zeanah welcomed her new studies and development from the Memphis Diocese daughter Annie Goodwin Department of Catechesis. Zeanah born on December 7, 2012, weighing 6 lbs, 3 oz and measuring 19 1/2 inches.

Proud grandparents are George and Nancy Valadie with the arrival of Emma Taylor Cottle on December 17, 2012, at 6 lbs, 14 oz. Emma is the daughter of George and Nancy’s daughter Katie and her husband Clint. Emma joins two-year-old With Mr. Valadie (from left) are senior Theology Chris- brother Brady. tine Giles, sophomore Theology Patrick Smith, sopho- more Theology Lori Wade, junior Theology/Department Chair Eric Wells, senior theology Erin Seboldt, junior Theology Nick Brashier, freshman Theology Darlene Nevle, freshman Theology Bret Bilbrey and Director of Campus Ministry/Spiritual Affairs Khira Rotty. Psychology teacher Nicole Chrestman welcomed her second son on New Year’s Art Teacher pens tribute to her mom Eve (December 31, 2012). Casen Brooks Chrestman who Shirley Lile, SBA art and weighed in at 7 lbs, 13 oz and photography teacher wrote measured 20 inches. an article about her 91 year old mother, Edith Miller, that appeared in the February 13, 2013 Commercial Appeal “MyLife” section. “What a sweetheart” is a tribute to her mother in which Shirley shares Communications and Sports her mother’s many attributes Information Director Sharon particularly the newsletter she Masterson welcomed her produces called “The Miller seventh grandchild, Josephine Newsletter.” Ms. Miller puts it (Josie) Maria Fay on February 2, together, decorates it by hand 2013. (See Alumni section) with colorful artwork, stickers and designs (could be where Shirley gets her artistic talent). Circulation for her newsletter is about 100 copies per month. The story is quite delightful and you can visit this site to see the whole article. http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2013/feb/13/ what-a-sweetheart/?partner=RSS Art teacher Robyn Delaney Pela (’02) and husband John Michael welcomed their first Social Media Director Chris child, John Hopson Pela on Truckner and wife Meriwether February 4, 2013, weighing 7 welcomed their first child, Sadie lbs, 5 oz and measuring 21 Marie Truckner, on March 28, inches. 2013, weighing 6 lbs, 15 oz and measuring 19 inches.

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Library Staff Provides Opportunities for SBA Teachers

January and February were busy months for new Library and Media Center Director Angie Gilland and her staff. In January, the library hosted an open house for all faculty and staff offering an opportunity to checkout all the innovative and new resources for students and staff alike. In February, Angie provided the Keynote Is So Simple (KISS) workshop using the iPad. Keynote is Apple’s equivalent to PowerPoint and her

workshop provided basic skills of Keynote so that teachers can teach their students to use their Ipads for class projects and presentations. The Library also began a new tradition of sponsoring a Library Open House for new parents.

Robin Ciancioso gets TV interest in her Math Cards PLUS Director and SBA math teacher Robin Ciancioso recently appeared on FOX 13’s newscast discussing her invention, “Moore’s Reminders for Math.” She created the math reminders note cards about 15 years ago using her maiden name (Moore) in the title. The cards are being used in other parts of the country and city as well as SBA. She came up with the idea for the cards to help students refresh their memories in solving various mathematical problems. FOX 13 became interested in the cards and visited Mrs. Sheila Cassady’s math class, where the cards are regularly used, in addition to interviewing Mrs. Ciancioso.

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SBA Show Choir and Band Members Shine in Christmas Concert

In December, for the third year, the SBA Show Choir, some band members and alums were featured in the annual John Angotti Concert – Preparing The Way for Christmas – at the Cannon Center benefiting Catholic Charities. One of the highlights and most poignant moments of the evening was the solo by freshman Sophie Bougeois in honor of her Dad Lt. Col. Enrique Bougeois who was “Skyeped” in from overseas during the Military Salute segment. Following her solo, Bishop Steib and several priests from the Diocese of Memphis offered a blessing for Colonel Bougeois and all our military. Mr. Angotti’s daughter, SBA sophomore Dominica, also performed a solo for the nearly sold out crowd. The Angotti Concert has fast become the place to be in mid-December each year and SBA musicians and vocalists are proud and honored to be a part of it.

Sophie and Lt. Col. Enrique Bougeois Dominica Angotti

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The 2013 Winterfest Court

Winterfest Court selections are (from left) freshmen Jack Visca and Emily Reber; sophomores Brad Reber and Catie Blackwood; seniors and selected Most Spirited Payton Powers and Mariah Bamrich and juniors Abbey Muffoletto and Henry Evetts.

PI Day offers some fun for students and staff Each year the math department celebrates Pi day by selling slices of pies for the Food Bank. Along with that is the annual “Pi in the Face” during the three lunch periods. Receiving the honors this year were Mrs. Morris, Coach Sebren and Mr. Valadie.

Junior Drew Raffanti after he Senior Ashlee Banks (left) and junior Sophomore Cole Richards steps “pied” Mrs. Morris. Vicki Stepherson get the pleasure back to view his “work” after he of “offering” pie to their Basketball pies Mr. Valadie. Coach Don Sebren.

SBA is well-represented by junior Ambassadors Lucky Krog Mrs. Rush’s Honors Biology class demonstrates and Alanna Oliphant, and Mrs. Ciancioso at the annual what can happen to objects on the day of the Catholic Schools Festival/Open House in January. Vernal Equinox.

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Teens for Life members traveling to the annual March for Life in January stopped by the Reflecting Pool in front of the Washington Monument while visiting some of our Capital’s sites.

After the SBA Choirs and Bands visited Belmont University in February, The Belmont Show Choir Company came to SBA to visit, perform and give some pointers. The Show Choir and Belmont Choir posed together following their workshop on the SBA stage.

Several SBA actors, freshmen Mary Conroy, Baylee Thielemier, sophomores Matt Peeney, Kyle Van Frank and senior McKenzie Wilkes, appeared in the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPAC) production of “Guys and Dolls” in late February. SBA English teacher and play director Ryan Kathaman was the Director. Senior Katelyn Frierott (right) McKenzie Wilkes as Miss and her mom Jill competed in the Adelaide and Kyle Van Frank Disney Half-Marathon in February as Nathan Detroit. with Minnie Mouse ears and all. Great job, Ladies! 21 On Eagles’ Wings Sports

Moonlight Madness kicks off winter sports Winter Sports kicked off with something new this year – the first annual Moonlight Madness. Fans came out to the Eagle’s Nest in November to get acquainted with the basketball and wrestling teams. Festivities began with team introductions, a basketball video and short

Khalifa Ndiaye runs through the cheer tunnel as his name is announced at Moonlight Madness.

scrimmages. Entrance for the fans was a $1 donation or two cans for SBA’s canned food collection and many were able to participate in a series of games and relays. The SBA Pep Bands performed along with the Cheerleaders and Dance Teams. Moonlight Madness looks to become a fun tradition for winter sports at SBA. Moonlight Madness Relay

Reality TV has its “Duck Dynasty” – SBA has its “Bowling Dynasty”

The SBA Bowling Teams proudly show off their state trophies at half-time of the final home basketball game after the boys captured their second Division II State Championship in a row and the girls came in as State runners-up for the second year and for the 11th consecutive year of reaching the final match. The boys beat USN, CBHS and then MUS in the final match to get the championship. Senior Jay Stoll bowled an amazing 298 in his final high school match, for an SBA and State record. Senior Johnny Cordera finished fourth in the State Individuals. The Lady Eagles defeated Fr. Ryan and last year’s champs GPS to meet St. Agnes in the finals. Girls individual competition leaders were junior Monica Fillion with a fifth place finish and senior Susanah Tovar, who finished sixth. The Eagles bowlers are coached by Eric Wells and Johnny Cordera.

Jay Stoll (center) gets a big thank you from his classmates, as Mr. Valadie awarded a half day off school the Friday before spring break due to Jay’s record-breaking match (298) in the State Bowling Tournament.

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Dance and cheer teams among the Top Ten in nation

The St. Benedict at Auburndale Dance teams recently their respective divisions with the JV team placing fourth traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete in the 20th in the nation in Hip-hop, and the Varsity squad capturing Annual National Dance Team Championships. The the third place bronze medal in large varsity Hip-hop for competition capped off an already successful year which the second consecutive year. The varsity dance team also included State, Regional and Camp Championship brought home silver medal honors in the Open All-Star titles. The talented SBA Varsity and Junior Varsity dance Hip-hop division. The dance teams are coached by Julie teams also achieved outstanding success at the 2013 Henderson and Lindsay Bartholomew. National Championships. Both teams were finalists in

Varsity Dance (front from left) Khadijah Muhammad, Junior Varsity Dance (front from left) Gaby Rojas, Capt. Alexa Armstrong, Capt. Morgan Baioni, Capt. Taylor Deller, Capt. Macie Zarshenas, Kristina Lizzy Wall, Capt. Rebecca Johnson, Olivia Betterton, Albonetti, Lily Newbern, Haley Kilpatrick and Lily Mallory Maddox and Grace Mitchell; (back from Howard; (back from left): Abby Leathers, Shannon left): Abbey McCrory, Madeline Howard, Kendyl Davis, Capt. Maddison Stafford, Zoe Woods, Sarah Jennings, Hannah Bingham, Connor Jones, Stephanie McMahon, Cynthia DeOchoa, Alexa Von Bergen, McCarthy, Katherine Migliaccio, Katherine Camilleri, Capt. Layne Powers and Nicole Hemme. Catie Blackwood, Coach Julie Henderson, Maggie May, Teryn Williams, Brittany Burns and Mallory Swanier.

In addition to these honors, nine senior members of the Varsity Dance Team were recently invited to officially greet the Honorable Lord Mayor of Westminster, England at the offices of Memphis-based Varsity Cheerleading & Dance. These girls were invited because they were selected as All-Stars at Universal Dance Association (UDA) camp last summer and Nationals.

Dance All-Stars (from left) Grace Mitchell, Rebecca Johnson, Khadijah Muhammad, Brittany Burns, Honorable Lord Mayor of Westminster - Angela Harvey, Morgan Baioni, Lizzy Wall, Alexa Armstrong, Olivia Betterton and Mallory Maddox.

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The Cheer Team held on to their national ranking with a seventh place finish at Nationals in the super Varsity Division and also took a first place trophy for the local Starz Competition in December in Super Varsity.

What’s goin’ on in sports! The Lady Eagles Basketball Team display their excitement after beating the Baylor Lady Raiders in over-time, 49-46, in the first round of the State Tournament.

St. Benedict junior forward Tyler Currie (#23, at left) and senior guard Robert Allen (#5, at right) bring it down the court in the third quarter of the Eagles annual varsity game against Marion (IL) High School at the FedEx Forum. The Eagles have played Marion for three years at the Forum and won this year’s match-up, 58-44.

Before the season was over, the girls got together to host a baby shower for Assistant Coach Caitlin Doyle (’03) Motte (middle row-center). Joining in the fun were some former players.

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Swim and Wrestling have State contenders The SBA Swim Team finished fourth out of 21 schools in the County Championships. With the girls placing seventh and 217 points and boys placing fourth and 332 points, the combined scores gave them the overall fourth place finish. With the success of the season and the County Meet, the team advanced 10 swimmers to State action - senior Alex Gaffney, junior Josh Cartwright, sophomores Shannon Conway, JD Dudek, Erin Dromerhhauser, Sarah Kutas and Jessica O’Brien, freshmen Matthew Barczak and Regina Zipperer.

Swim team members hoist their County Championship trophy.

SBA wrestlers captured five medalist awards in the State Individual meet. Those that competed were sophomore Morgan Green (106), freshman Drake Conine (113), senior and 4th place medalist Kyle Jennings (120), senior and 5th place medalist Tanner Mosier (126), senior and 4th place medalist Andrew Herrman (132), senior Brad Linehan (138), senior Tim Maginn (145), senior and 3rd place medalist Ben Kurtz (152), senior and 5th place medalist Patrick Wallis (160), junior Robert Langley (170), junior Logan Reid (182), sophomore Trey Claus (195).

Soccer Coach is named Coach of the Year in his first year at SBA St. Benedict Head Varsity Soccer Coach Nick Dressman (left) was selected by the TSSAA Division 2-AA West Region coaches as Girls Soccer Coach of the Year in his first season at SBA. He was presented his Coach of the Year plaque by SBA Principal George Valadie and Athletic Director Greg Stiel. Nick also joins the Boys Soccer Team as Head Coach this year. Alex Ashlock suits up for the Annual High School AutoZone Liberty Bowl All- Star Game in December.

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Three Sign to play in college

Carly Downing signs to play soccer for CBU Sophomore Bailey Coppedge (right) has already received invites and looks from several elite Division I colleges and others about her soccer abilities coupled with her academic abilities. Keeping in shape for soccer, Bailey and her brother Jacob, an eighth grader at St. Francis School, recently ran in the Germantown half marathon finishing together at 2:06:58.

Junior Grey Peevy finished third in the US Junior Golf Tournament at Quail Ridge Course in Bartlett in March. Grey shot 73 and 76 for a two-day total of 149. Jordan Whittington is a Preferred Walk-on for the Memphis Tigers Football Team.

SBA has added Water Polo to its sports offerings for students. It’s currently in season, so check out their schedule on sbaeagles. org/ waterpolo and get out to see this exciting addition to SBA athletics. Ole Miss gets the talents of three-star running back Jordan Wilkins.

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Class Notes Rena Masterson Fay and husband Chris 1977 welcomed their sixth child on February 2, 2013. Josephine Maria (Josie) Fay weighed Gwendolyn Tabb Graham works in sales and is the in at 6 lbs. 14 oz and was 19 ½ inches in Special Events Coordinator for Chico’s Laurelwood in Mem- length. (see Alumni Christmas and Photo phis. She helped coordinate SBA’s 2013 “Swing and Bling” Album) fashion show.

1981 Rozelle Henderson is an IT consultant and makes his 1996 home in Cordova, TN.

1986 Linda Barnes Snyder has been promoted to medical director of Youth Villages in North Carolina. (see Alumni Spotlight by SBA alum Channing Peeples) Amber Reeves Wil- liamson and husband Bill Courtney is a 2013 Society of Entrepreneurs Dave live with their two inductee. He was honored at a black-tie gala on April 13. sons, Luke (7) and Logan (Please see Alumni Spotlight about Bill in this issue written (4) in Spring Hill, TN. by MBQ-Inside Memphis Business Editor Greg Akers. He granted On Eagles’ Wings permission to reprint it.)

John Jackson Miller is an acclaimed author of books about the Star Wars phenomenon. He was in Memphis in 1999 March for a book signing at the M.R. Dye Melissa Cobb Marler is a physical therapist with Saint Public Library in Horn Lake, MS and the Francis Hospital in Memphis. She was named the December, Mid-South Sci/fi Con. John visited SBA 2012 “Employee of the Month” for the hospital. In an article in March of 2011 to address a student in the hospital’s employee newsletter, Highlights, Melissa is assembly on his works which include described as, “One of those high performers who strives ev- several well-known fantasy, science fiction ery day to make her work area the provider of choice for the and super hero franchises, such as com- patients and physicians she serves.” She has worked in the ics and graphic novels starring Iron Man, hospital’s Outpatient Rehab Services for over three years. The Avengers, Mass Effect and Indiana Jones. But, he is best Chris Martin and wife Roxy welcomed their second son known for his writings on the expanded Star Wars universe. Finn Martin, born November 15, 2012. He joins big brother Rowan (2). The family makes their home in Germantown, TN. 1988 Renae Adcock McElwain is a Communications and 2000 Marketing Specialist with Lutheran Church Extension Fund Cahryn Anderson obtained her BA in Cordova. Renae has four children, with her son being from the University of Mississippi in 2004 enrolled in the SBA class of 2017. and was accepted into their PhD program for psychology. She received her Mas- 1995 ters in 2009 as she continued to work towards her PhD. She had a one-year in- ternship at the North Chicago VA Hospital Jim Bechard and wife Heather wel- (Captain James A Lovell Federal Health comed their new daughter, Anna Marie Care Center) and received her Doctor- Bechard, on January 8, 2013, weighing 7 ate in Clinical Psychology in 2012. Cahryn currently holds a lbs, 4 oz and measuring 19 inches. position as a staff psychologist in the Addiction Treatment Program, a residential substance abuse center, at the North Chicago VA Hospital and is engaged to be married to Andrew Mallette this coming September. David Gillespie and wife Andrea Kronberg Gillespie (’96) welcomed their second daughter, Raimey Layne, on June 16, 2012, weighing in at 7 lbs, 10 oz and measuring Joey Cooley is married to Ashley Brock Cooley and the 19.5 inches. (see Alumni Christmas Album) couple makes their home in Memphis. Joey is currently a senior accountant with Pinnacle Airlines.

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2001 Chris Rousseau and wife Lee Campbell Sandberg married Zach Sandberg in Tasha welcomed their daugh- November, 2011 at The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Lee ter Vivienne Grace Rousseau is working as a bookkeeper and tour guide at A. Schwab on on August 10, 2012. She Beale Street. Zach works at the University of Memphis Ned weighed 7 lbs and mea- McWherter Library and is getting his Masters in Information sured 19.5 inches. Chris was Science. The two are currently living in downtown Memphis promoted to Captain in the with their dog Sarge. Air Force in June 2011 and is Chief of Leadership Stud- 2002 ies at the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions Cami Chando Fields is a Marketing Consultant with Tru- and Citizen Development Green at Servicemaster. at Maxwell Air Force Base in Steven Cobb married Megan Ashley Hopper on Septem- Montgomery, AL. He has a few months left at Maxwell. (see ber 8, 2012, at Holy Rosary Church in Memphis. The couple Alumni Photo Album) honeymooned in the Bahamas. Steven is currently working for Elvis Presley Enterprises, a division of CORE Media Group, as 2004 a business systems analyst. Wife Megan received her Masters Degree in Business from the University of Memphis in May, Katey Arnold Usery is married to Justin Usery and the 2012. The couple makes their home in Cordova, TN. couple makes their home in Southaven, MS. Erin Courtney is a Communications Consultant with Org- Paul Brownd and his wife Nicole are making their home in Wide Services in Collierville. Santa Rosa, CA. Robyn Delaney Pela and husband John Michael wel- Emily Steffan is assistant Principal at ReNEW Batiste Cul- comed their first child, John Hopson Pela on February 4, tural Arts Academy in New Orleans and was recently quoted 2013. (see Faculty Focus) in the nola.com blog by Helen Williams about students from the school visiting the White House in February. Visit this link 2003 to get the scoop on this exciting trip for Emily and her stu- dents http://blog.nola.com/new_orleans/2013/02/invited_ Christina Babu recently moved back by_first_lady_students.html. to Memphis from New York and joined A2H, Inc. as a Marketing and Commu- 2005 nications Specialist. Christina received a BM in Music Business from Capital University in Columbus, OH and a MS in Doug Taylor married Jes- Public Relations and Corporate Commu- sica Ponce on September 22, nication from New York University. She 2012 at Wild Dunes Resort was working in Public Relations in New near Charleston, SC. The couple York before joining A2H. makes their home in Memphis, where Doug is in his third year of medical school at University Caroline Dennis is in her third year as an early childhood of Tennessee-Memphis. (see education teacher with the Cherry Creek School District in Col- Alumni Photo Album) orado. Caroline has her undergraduate and graduate (2010) degrees in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University. She makes her home in Parker, CO and recently became 2006 engaged to Chris Roos. Sarah Marczynski will graduate with a Masters of Public Administration with concentration in Nonprofit Manage- Jessica Kronberg Govan and husband Thomas wel- ment from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. During comed second daughter Emory to the family on September graduate school, Sarah held an assistantship with the UTC 18, 2012, weighing 7 lbs and measuring 19 inches. Emory Student Development Office and worked for the Chattanooga joins big sister Finley (2) and the family makes their home in Symphony & Opera. Sarah also worked with the Chattanooga Montgomery, AL. Jessica owns Boys Choir and will travel with the choir on a tour to Cuba this her own photography business, June. (see Alumni Photo Album) Big Leaps Photography, and John Nichols graduated from Rhodes College in 2010 and enjoys traveling back to Mem- is in his third year teaching 10th grade English at Soulsville phis to photograph SBA alumni Charter School in Memphis. Before coming to Soulsville, John families. Several of Jessica’s completed his Teach for America commitment in Chicago, IL. newborn and family photos ap- During spring break this year, John took a group of his stu- pear in On Eagles’ Wings.(see dents to Italy in conjunction with their study of Shakespeare’s Alumni Photo Album) The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.

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Lauren Stephens graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor 2009 of Arts in Political Science from the University of Memphis. An error on the following name appeared in the last issue She is currently finishing up on a Master’s in Criminology of ON EAGLES WINGS. We regret the error and have reprint- from the U of M and has been awarded a graduate as- ed the correct name and information here. sistantship. She has recently been notified that she is the primary candidate for an FBI internship and has accepted Mikki Ferguson appears on the Dean’s List and is apply- the position. ing to Veterinary School. She works as an athletic tutor and Vet assistant. Allie Jones married Michael Reichert on December 29, 2007 2012 at St. Mary’s Church in Memphis, followed by a recep- Amanda Alberti lives in Memphis where she is the TV tion at the Racquet Club. The couple has moved to Orlando, Channel CW30 9:00 pm Newscast Producer. FL where Michael has taken a job. Allie graduated from the Kristen Crone is in her second year as a full-time volun- University of Alabama in three years with a Theatre Music teer in the Lasallian Volunteers program. She is a teacher’s degree. (see Alumni Photo Album) aide and resource teacher at St. Cecilia’s School and Acad- Michelle Peterson is a senior at the University of Ten- emy in St. Louis, Mo. Where she makes her home. nessee-Knoxville and hopes to graduate in May with a BS in Doug Johnson graduated from the University of Tennes- Nursing. This summer she plans to team up with the Bike and see-Knoxville in 2011. While there he was very involved at Build organization, bicycling across the country in support of WUTK.FM and hosted a couple of shows including one he affordable housing. In this endeavor, she joins another alum, created, wrote and produced - a news show that is called Gina Bargiachi (’07), who completed her commitment “The Week in Review.” Immediately after graduation, Doug last summer. Michelle starts her journey in Providence, RI in went to work with the PBS “Newshour” program with Jim June and ends in Moon Bay, CA in August. With a 3.99 GPA, Lehrer based in Washington, DC. He left PBS about a year Michelle holds the number one spot in her nursing class. After ago to take a position as a producer at CBS News Radio, some additional education, she plans to be a Pediatric Nurse also in Washington. Practitioner. She is the Community Outreach Chair for the Student Nurses Association and is on the Academic Appeals Channing Peeples graduated from the University of Board for the College of Nursing. Please check Michelle’s per- Memphis in December 2011, with a Bachelor degree in sonal profile for information on Bike and Build and donation Journalism with concentration in public relations. She stud- opportunities at bikeandbuild.org/rider/6948. ied abroad in January 2012 in Greece. Channing has been a public relations intern at Youth Villages for two years. (See Catherine Waddell, an accounting major at Mississippi Alumni Spotlight on Linda Barnes Snyder that Channing State University, joined about 24 other seniors as new mem- submitted) bers of the university’s prestigious Society of Scholars in Arts and Sciences. At the end of each fall and spring semesters, Kalli Powers graduated Cum Laude with a major in Me- the limited-membership organization recognizes the most chanical Engineering, minor in Mathematics and Certificate outstanding upper-level undergraduate students in all majors. in Packaging Engineering from Christian Brothers University To be selected, one must demonstrate a sound foundation in 2012. Kalli received the Presidential Award for academ- in language, math, science, oral and written communication, ics and service to the university. In July, 2012, she accepted humanities and social sciences. a position as a product engineer with Cummins, Inc. She makes her home in Cordova. Garrett Wimberly is with the season ticket sales depart- 2010 ment with the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Team. Before Mary-Kate Cooke was selected the 2013 CBU Winter moving to the Tampa/St. Pete area, Garrett, an SBA La- Homecoming Queen. crosse Team booster, helped coach the SBA Lacrosse Team Wes Hendren has been selected as a Nuclear Reactor Of- last year and served as the University of Memphis Club ficer following graduation from Tulane University in May 2014. Lacrosse Team Head Coach where he recruited two 2012 SBA alums to play, Murphy Hill and Cody Person. Michael Hogan was recently elected Student Association President at Mississippi State University. Matt Hotz, a student at the University of Memphis, was 2008 selected by Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity to be featured on the Daniel Bamrick earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from cover of the winter issue of The Journal, with seven other the University of Memphis in December 2012. fraternity brothers, based on a GPA of 3.75 or higher. The Morgan Murphy is working on a Masters in Sports Ad- Journal is the fraternity’s national quarterly magazine. A photo ministration at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. shoot and cover story took place in November in Atlanta, GA. Matt is also on the political action committee for the frater- Brad O’Leary has moved back to Memphis from Fay- nity’s South-Central province. He also appeared on the 2012 etteville, AR and is working for Blue Streak Logistics, LLC. fall semester Dean’s List and completed the First Tennessee Bank professionalism First Program. Matt was an intern with EDGE (Economic Development Growth Engine-Memphis) for

29 On Eagles’ Wings Alumni News the 2013 spring semester. Matt volunteered with the Mem- introductory courses in accounting and/or be majoring in phis Institute for Leadership Education (MILE) and Team accounting. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis MAX service organization to help with the Mid-South Food of academic achievement, professor recommendation and Bank collection in December. (see alumni Photo Album) leadership skills. Jonathan is a student at Christian Brothers University in Memphis. Joseph Misenhelter recently graduated from the Wil- Leah Kiernozek is in her second year at the University of liam E. Sheffield Part-time Law Tennessee-Chattanooga and has been a Dean’s list student Enforcement Academy at the each semester. She has recently been appointed News Editor University of Mississippi. Joseph of the school newspaper, The Echo. will work as a reserve police of- ficer for the City of Oxford, MS Rachel Schuman was named to the University of the while attending the University South (Sewanee) Dean’s List for the 2012 fall semester. of Mississippi and majoring in criminal justice. 2012

Sam Moll was selected to the Conference USA First Team Preseason Poll for the Memphis Tigers Baseball Team. Andy Cox, a fresh- He opened the Tigers’ 2013 season on February 15 and got man at the University his first win against Missouri on February 22. of Tennessee-Knoxville, became the first winner for Tennessee’s pitch- Kaitlyn Stoddard has a wed- ing staff for the 2013 ding spread in the February 2013 season as the Vols ral- issue of Memphis, The City Maga- lied to beat UNLV 8-3 zine. Kaitlyn is a model and has on February 16 in the appeared in Memphis, as well as first game of a double- numerous other magazines. header in Las Vegas. The game was Andy’s first start for the Vols.

Allie Cumings was named to the Dean’s List for the Uni- versity of Notre Dame’s First Year of Studies for outstanding 2011 scholarship for the 2012 fall semester. Students who achieve Dean’s honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30% of stu- Victoria Darling is a biology major and chemistry minor dents in their college. Allie was also on the Conference Com- at Murray State University. She is excited about recently re- mittee for the Undergraduate Women in Business Club and ceiving a BioMaPSII (Biology and Mathematics in Population worked as a freshman manager for the varsity football team. Studies) research fellowship from Murray State. The fellow- ship takes representatives from the disciplines of biology Kristina Headrick led the Gulf South Conference in digs and mathematics and unites them in a research project. It per set (4.72) with the 2012 CBU Lady Bucs volleyball Team. is funded by the National Science Foundation and grants She was named Honorable Mention All-American by the students a $5,500 stipend for their time. As part of the op- American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) in Decem- portunity Victoria will be traveling to the Virgin Islands this ber. Kristina, a libero, earned GSC Freshman of the Year hon- summer to collect data for the project on termites. ors, was a Second Team All-GSC selection and a GSC All-Tour- nament team pick. She was the only libero and only freshman Louis De Gruy was named to the University of Dayton picked for the All-South Region team and was one of six Dean’s List for the 2012 fall semester. freshmen to receive All-American honors. Kristina follows in the footsteps of another SBA alum, Kelsey Miles (’09), who Jonathan Holliday was rec- also earned Honorable Mention All-America honors last year ognized among the outstanding with the Lady Bucs. accounting students in the state Anna McCrarey was named to the 2012 fall semester and awarded a scholarship by the President’s Honor Roll at Oklahoma State University. Educational & Memorial Foundation Paige Scrivener has been selected a Student Alumni As- of the Tennessee Society of Certified sociate at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Public Accountants (TSCPA), Mem- phis chapter at a recent luncheon. Molly Wagner has been named to the President’s Aca- In order to qualify for a TSCPA demic Honor List at Texas Lutheran University. scholarship, students must complete

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WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION!!!

Any Auburndale and SBA alumni can update database information by Emailing Sharon Masterson, Director of Communications at [email protected] or log- ging on to www.sbaeagles.org/alumni. We want to hear from you and help everyone stay connected! And, send us something about yourself, too. If you have pictures you would like to share on our ALUMNI PHOTO ALBUM PAGES, Please E-mail them in JPEG format to [email protected].

ALUMNI PHOTO ALBUM Annual Christmas Greetings from Alums

The Craig Carter (2000) Family The Laura Bond Cheseldine (’96) Family

The Justin and Melissa Ackerman Brownlee (’96) Family Suzanne Cornwell Phillips (’91) Family 31 On Eagles’ Wings Alumni News

The Matt Helms (’95) and Jenni Gillespie Helms (’97) Family

The David Gillespie (’95) and Andrea Kronberg Gillespie (’96) Family

The Danny Koban (2000) Family

The Kyle Kremser (’97) Family

The Jessica Kronberg Govan (’03) family

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The Chris Masterson (’97) Family The Rena Masterson Fay (’95) Family

The Rachel McGehee Revelle The Caitlin Doyle Motte (’03) (’03) Family Family

Stephanie Thorne (’94) Mallory (’05) and Hagan (’03) Schroder

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Class of 2010 alum Matt Hotz (second right) Class of 2008 alum Ashleigh Buyers (center-under joined Mr. Valadie, Ms. Freel, Ms. Seboldt and banner) greeted SBA students in Washington during the seniors Payton Powers and Jessica Focht at the March for Life in January. WMC-TV Channel 5 Holiday Food Drive tent in early December when these SBA representatives were interviewed about SBA’s annual donation to Weddings the Food Bank. Coincidently, Matt was on hand with other students from the University of Memphis helping donors place their food products in bins during the day. Below, Matt is featured (seated at left) on the cover of the Winter 2012 issue of the “Kappa Alpha Psi Journal,” national publication of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. as a Kappa Scholar.

Doug and Jessica Taylor, married on September 22, 2012. Some of Doug’s fellow SBA classmates from the class of 2005 served as groomsmen, Ryan Hailey, Joel Hargraves, Nick Nam- ias and Brian Trautschold.

The Allie Jones Reichert wedding reception with a host of SBA friends. Allie’s Maid of Honor was fellow SBA classmate from 2009, Kelly Callahan.

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2011 alum Katie Incardona (at left) plays “Carlie,” the Hotel Maid in Northwestern University’s staging of “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America.” This was Katie’s first role in a Northwestern production Madeline Marconi ’12 (center) recently and she has been cast again in the upcoming “Wiley and the Hairy Man.” appeared as Alex in “On the Verge” at Although most of these roles usually go to juniors or seniors, Katie is only Belmont University. She and her co-actors in her second year at Northwestern. were leads in the show about three Victo- rian women explorers who discover that, 1996 alum and former as they travel through the unexplored Eagle football player Jay land, they are traveling through time and Hinrichs (left) congratulates headed to the future. They encounter his nephew Jordan Wilkins objects, phrases and strangers from the (’13) when Jordan signed future that lead them on an even wilder his National Letter of Intent journey than they had planned. to play football for Ole Miss. Jay joined Jordan and other members of the family at a media –filled signing event on the NCAA National Sign- ing Day, February 6.

In March, the University of Tennessee- Chattanooga Mortar Board inducted 2009 SBA alum Kate Marczynski (right) into the Quandrangle Chapter. Her sister, 2006 SBA alum Sarah (left), is an alumna of the same chapter and 2009 SBA alum Manuel Bernal (center) was Jeff Bogue (’07), Director of Youth Ministry for the Church of the retired as Secretary and also became an Incarnation in Collierville, was a member of a panel addressing alumnus of the chapter. Theology students during Vocations Week in January.

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Jordan Wells (’04) offered his vocal talents to SBA by stepping in to an- nounce a couple of basketball games. His beautiful tenor voice was also called into action to provide the National Anthem before the games, receiving a huge ap- SBA alums Michael Robinson (left) and Ryan Cobb, plause. both from the class of 2012, performed solos in the an- nual Angotti Family Christmas Show. They joined the SBA choirs and some band members in this annual event and wowed the audience, as they have done each year, with their amazing talent.

On hand for Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Caitlin Doyle Motte’s (’03) baby shower given by the current girls basketball team were SBA basketball alums (from left) Julie Eckel (’11), Nicole Cianciola (’11), Rasie Turner (’10), Megan Van Eaton (’10), Allison Siano The Chris Rousseau (’03) Family shares a (’11), Caitlin (a basketball alum, as well), Elaina McCracken (’10), quiet moment with their SBA friends. Nikki Benedetti (’11), Allison Hotz (’10) and Dee Blakely (’12).

A special thank you to the Auburndale and SBA alumni who participated or modeled in our 3rd annual SBA “Swing and Bling” Fashion Show! Pictured (from left) Cameron Russell ’07, Melissa Barnett ’10, Sherrie Overton Rojas ’89, Brittney Bond ’07, Megan Hurley ’07, Dustin Jones ’99 (provided food from Swankys), Jes- sica Taylor ’07, Katie Santos Valle ’07, Lindsey Tompkins McKinley ’04, Lori Trew Regis ’91 and Gwendolyn Tabb Graham ’77 (provided our fashions from Chico’s).

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(Reprinted courtesy of Greg Akers, MBQ)

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Dr. Linda Barnes Snyder, Auburndale ’86 of Concord promoted to North Carolina medical director

By Channing Peeples (’07), Youth Villages Public Relations

(Dec. 5, 2012) – Dr. Linda Youth Villages is a private nonprofit Health Agency, helps children Snyder of Concord, N.C., has been with the mission to help children and their families from offices promoted to medical director of and families live successfully. Youth in Asheville, Boone, Charlotte, Youth Villages, overseeing the Villages produces lasting success Concord, Greensboro, Greenville, psychiatric care of 403 children for children and families through Pinehurst and Raleigh-Durham helped by Youth Villages’ programs its Evidentiary Family Restoration ™ through the state’s largest and in North Carolina. She previously approach, involving intensive work oldest Multisystemic Therapy served as a child and adolescent with the child and family, as well program and a host of other effective as a focus on measuring outcomes, psychiatrist for Youth Villages’ services using its EFR approach. EFR residential programs in Memphis, consistently produces success rates Tenn., and community-based twice that of traditional services programs in Nashville, Tenn. at one-third the cost of traditional Snyder holds a doctor of medicine care. degree from the University of Named one of the Top 50 Tennessee Health Science Center in Nonprofits to Work For by Nonprofit Memphis and a bachelor’s degree Times and Best Companies Group in biology from Christian Brothers in 2010 and 2011, Youth Villages University. She is board certified in has been recognized by Harvard general and child and adolescent Business School and U.S. News & psychiatry. keeping children in the community World Report, and was identified Snyder is a native of Memphis whenever safely possible and by The White House as one of the and is an alumna of the Auburndale providing accountability to families nation’s most promising results- School (1986). She is married to and funders. oriented nonprofit organizations. Chuck Snyder and has two children, In North Carolina, Youth Villages, For more information about Youth ages 12 and 9. a certified Critical Access Behavioral Villages, visit www.youthvillages.org.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Elizabeth Hofer, SBA-Class of 2007

SBA alumna travels to promote public health By Rachel Hofer, Graphics Editor “The Eagle’s Eye” (student newspaper)

Walking the halls of SBA, one After graduating, Elizabeth way the locals do. This led me encounters quite the variety of attended the University of to catching my first salmon this people: your best friend, that guy Chattanooga as a member of summer, learning how to cross- in your math class, that girl that their honors program. She studied country ski (no small feat for a girl you see everywhere even though abroad in the Czech Republic for from snowless Tennessee) and you don’t have the slightest clue a semester before receiving her exploring rock climbing.” what her name is. But where bachelor’s degree in psychology. Because her fellowship program will these people end up after After receiving her degree, graduating? is coming to an end in the fall, Elizabeth applied for a fellowship Elizabeth is making plans for her Elizabeth Hofer graduated from program with the Center for future focusing both on fun and SBA in 2007 after attending the Disease Control despite her lack work. She said, “I’m planning on school since fourth grade. She of any background in public earning my Nurse Practitioner’s is the oldest of four children health. Upon being accepted, she license at some point in the who have all either attended found out that she would be sent next five years and continuing to SBA or are SBA bound. While at to Anchorage, Alaska for the two pursue my career in public health. St. Benedict, she participated in year program. I have a pretty horrible travel bug school plays and was editor of the “My program focuses on too, so I’m trying to figure out school paper. learning public health basics, how to visit all seven continents. In high school, Elizabeth made such as disease investigation and Three down so far, four to go!” many fun memories that stuck surveillance skills, from the ground From her semester spent in the with her even after she graduated. up. Right now I’m running the “Mr. Valadie used to have an Lead and Mercury Biomonitoring Czech Republic to her fellowship awesome mustache,” she said, Programs for the state. That’s just program in Anchorage, Elizabeth “The mustache was the best. We a fancy way of saying I’m helping discovered the importance of used to pretend it was the one the state keep track of how many following her interests no matter giving all of Mr. Valadie’s eloquent people are being exposed to lead which side of the globe they take morning prayers and school and mercury,” she said. her. assembly talks.” In addition to embracing a “Embracing my curiosity for In addition to the fun career in public health, Elizabeth a variety of subjects gave me experiences she had, Elizabeth also embraced the Alaskan some of my best life experiences, also received valuable knowledge lifestyle when she moved. She from studying in the Czech and encouragement that sparked said, “My personal goal when Republic to working on a variety her insatiable taste for adventure moving to Alaska was to live like of psychology research projects and variety. She said, “I think my an Alaskan as much as possible and applying to my current teachers at SBA […] encouraged while I am here. I don’t think public health fellowship program me to explore my interests and to you can learn to appreciate a without having any public health do what interested me.” place without trying it on the background.”

39 On Eagles’ Wings Alumni News

All alumni are welcome to join us for our first annual alumni basketball league. First Date - June 2, 2013, and continues each Sunday and Wednesday through July. Games will be two-20 minute halves, clock stops the last two minutes of each half. Includes game officials.

2013 Alumni Basketball League Make checks payable to St. Benedict Basketball

Contact:

John Nollner (901) 734-4953

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SBA Homecoming 2013

Friday, October 4 at 7pm Please join us before the game @ 5:30 for a cookout and drinks at our Annual SBA Block Party! Alumni passes to the game will be available. ALL are welcome! 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

Please join us For a Reception Saint Benedict Summer Camps To Celebrate SBA President Mr. George Valadie and Mrs. Nancy Valadie Wednesday, May 15 2-4 pm Programs include: St. Benedict at Auburndale Sports High School Basketball • Cheerleading • Football • Lacrosse • Soccer Dining Hall Softball • Tennis • Volleyball

If you would like to send a card or message for this occasion, please mail by May 13 to: Enrichment SBA Library Art • Band/School of Rock & Jazz 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 Camputer/Digital Techniques • Theater

Saint Benedict at Auburndale offers a full schedule of summer camps and enrichment programs. SBA coaches who have outstanding A permanent statue of reputations for working with and developing young athletes direct the camps. The enrichment programs are also staffed by SBA faculty St. Benedict will be placed on campus in honor of members with years of experience in offering the best learning environments for young people in exciting and innovative ways. George Valadie.

In lieu of gifts, donations can be made to SBA and at Auburndale mailed to the school Development Office. Saint Benedict All donations are tax deductible. 8250 Varnavas Dr. (@ Germantown Pkwy.) Cordova, TN 38016 901-260-2840 • www.sbaeagles.org/summercamps

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