SBA On Eagles Wings Fall 2015 by Saint Benedict at Auburndale

EAGLES’

WINGS FALL 2015

Table of Contents Catholic Schools: Educating Our Youth in Truth for the Honor and Glory of God and the Salvation of Souls.

2 From the Principal/From the Editor

Mission

St. Benedict at Auburndale High School is a diocesan, coeducational, college preparatory school committed to academic excellence through a comprehensive and challenging multi-level curriculum presented in an atmosphere permeated with the aims, values and teachings of the Roman Catholic faith. On Eagles’Wings is a publication of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School. Editor/Director of Communications & Sports Information Sharon Masterson Principal Sondra Morris Assistant Principal/Director of Academics Dr. Beth Fischer Director of PLUS Program Robin Ciancioso Athletic Director Caleb Marcum Director of Admissions Terri Heath Director of Fundraising Kathleen Muck Director of Marketing & Community Outreach Tracey Ford Advisory Board 2014-15 Jon Bascom Madonna Bond Msgr. Peter Buchignani,V.G. Dana Capocaccia Chad Harrell, Chair Dr. John Hyden (’93) Joe Incardona Adrienne LeBlanc Rev. Robert Marshall Patty Neuhoff Chris Newbern Paul Schuhlein Duane Sell Steve Vescovo Don Williams Dr. Wanda Winnette Andy Wise

Development

About Our Faith

Headline News

11 Achievements 15 Faculty Focus 19 On and Off Campus 23 Sports 27 Alumni News

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From the Principal To our families and friends, I can’t believe it’s time to say goodbye to the year 2015 and welcome in 2016. When you work in a high school with a lot of teenagers, it is never a dull moment. At this time of the year, many are focused on a strong academic finish for the semester and the different approaches they take to their finishes are always entertaining. As SBA faculty and staff, we are blessed with the opportunity to teach and also preach. Trying to model for our youth the real reason of the Christmas season is a bit challenging. We are blessed with a great group of students with whom we get to work. With those students comes, a great support system – their families. Wanting to help and serve others throughout the school year is not something that can be taught – our students want it and it’s because of how they’ve been raised and what’s been instilled in them prior to joining “The Nest.” Looking back at 2015, we get to celebrate with our students their many accomplishments and awards – academic, athletic, fine arts, performing arts, service! The list goes on! We thank you for the part you’ve played. We thank our alums and SBA family for the foundation that has been laid and for placing the bar very high! We ask that you continue to remember all of us at St. Benedict in your daily prayers as we will remember you in ours. We promise to keep up our great traditions! God Bless, Sondra Morris, Principal

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

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

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

Development We are grateful to the following parents who are giving their time, talent and treasure for the benefit of all our school family!

Dear SBA Family I can’t believe that 2015 is already coming to a close, but what an exciting year it’s truly been. I am so pleased to be Director of Fundraising and Alumni and look forward to helping St. Benedict continue to grow and prosper. It’s an amazing place and I look forward to seeing what’s in store each new day. Last year we implemented one-to-one interfacing and students were supplied with MacBook Airs. This year we’re hoping to enhance technology even more by outfitting each classroom with Apple TV’s. Apple says “Inspiration is Always at Hand!” With Apple and the faculty at St. Benedict, Inspiration is always at hand each day on our campus. Teachers are constantly striving to find innovative ways to enhance the learning experience for our students. Unfortunately, upgrades in technology come with a cost. To outfit each classroom we’re looking at roughly $1,700 a room. We feel that in the long run the reward and learning experience will be invaluable for our students and staff. The Apple TV AirPlay technology is the next step following the 1:1 program. AirPlay allows students and teachers to share work, projects and research instantaneously without having to connect to the Network, advancing real-time learning. Our Annual Fund is in full swing, and every little bit helps. No gift is too small! If you choose to generously sponsor a classroom simply restrict your donation to technology and a plaque will be placed under the TV in your honor.

2015-16 HOME & SCHOOL OFFICERS President Renae McElwain Co-President Kelli Grissom Treasurer Alison Barczak Secretary Lien Nguyen Committee Chairs: Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch – Jennifer Bougeois/ Toni Griesmer Monthly Faculty/Staff Appreciation Days – Amy Jimmerson/Lori Luther First Friday Adoration – Hannah Keegan Honor Society Reception – Mary Chandler Project Graduation – Angie Disalvo Used Uniform Sale – Angela White Spirit Shop – Teresa Massie Junior Ring Ceremony – Renae McElwain Father/Daughter Dance – Kelli Grissom/Angela White Father/Son Outing – Jennifer Bougeios/Romy Schaaf Mother/Daughter Tea – Kelli Grissom/Angela White Mother/Son Dinner – Christine Giles Annual Fund Fashion Show – Jennifer Bougeois/Amy Ivonelli

2015-16 ATHLETIC COMMISSIONERS Baseball Johnny Dennis Basketball Boys - Kim Walls Girls - Don Williams Bowling Johnny Cordera Cheer Donna McGuire Cross Country Billie Coppedge Dance Beth Fischer Football Dawn Komoroski Golf Gretchen Hollingsworth Lacrosse Boys - Julie Ballard Girls - Claudia & Nesto Rivas

I’m so happy to be a part of “The Nest” and look forward to working with our Board, Home and School parents and Sports Commissioners. Thanks in advance for your continued support of St. Benedict and helping our campus stay on the cutting edge of technology. We’re constantly striving to enhance the SBA experience in order to make it the total package for our students and staff. My door is always open, please feel free to come by anytime with any new ideas or questions. Help us soar to new heights by donating to our Annual Fund, every little bit helps our amazing school! Kathleen Muck, Director of Fundraising & Alumni

Soccer Boys - Sissy Aeschliman Girls - Glenn Carpenter & Tom Cassidy Softball Deb Farler Swim Cindy Wieties Tennis Dena Mullen` Track Tina Sosnowski Trap Team Raul Longoria Water Polo needed Volleyball Donna Wolfanger Wrestling Daniel Taylor

About Our Faith full of many resources that encourage the students to delve deeper into their own particular questions. One of the most helpful parts of going to a cohesive series is that the text for each year reinforces the other years so that there is a steady growth in the student’s understanding. For our seniors, we have a Socratic Seminar format in the classroom focused on helping them formulate and articulate a deep understanding of their faith in Jesus Christ. This course focuses on small sections from primary texts (for example: Scripture, Church Documents, the Catechism, writings by Catholic theologians, etc.) for two reasons: first, to help our seniors both better prepare for college where they will encounter primary texts, and second, to help them take the next step in thinking through the rich faith tradition of the Catholic Church. While the facilitator of the discussion is crucial, the seminar format allows for a flipped classroom whereby the student plays a large role in discovering and communicating the meaning of the text for him/herself. We find this to be a crucial step for our seniors and desire to help them think deeply with the Catholic Church, articulate what they think and why they think it, and do both of these things in a respectful and loving way—in relationship with one another. The ultimate goal of all of our theology classes is twofold. On the one hand, we desire for the students to begin asking serious questions about the nature of life, such as “what is true,” “what is good,” “what gives life meaning” and “why do I exist?” These questions rest at the core of all humans and we understand that a rich life consists in not being afraid to ask and seek answers to these questions. On the other hand, we desire to help expose the students to the reasonableness of the Catholic Church—the interior logic of her teachings. But more importantly, perhaps, than this, we desire for the students themselves to think through and ask the questions so that instead of simply memorizing the teachings, they are able to pinpoint and articulate the logic themselves. To love the questions is a really special step in the journey of understanding. The theology of accompaniment Pope Francis is constantly promoting begins here—in the mess of each of our questions. We do not desire to answer away anything; we simply desire to break open the fullness of truth that allows them to, hopefully, encounter the Truth made flesh in the Person of Jesus Christ.

Loving the Questions

By Hannah Keegan Director of Spiritual Affairs “The aim of all Christian education, moreover, is to train the believer in an adult faith that can make him a “new creation,” capable of bearing witness in his surroundings to the Christian hope that inspires him.” Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Happy New Year! Many wonderful things are happening at St. Benedict, from the implementation of the 1-to-1 program technologically, to the new turf field, to brilliant new additions in the form of faculty and staff, including our very own Chaplain, Fr. Herbert Ene! Here at St. Benedict we are constantly trying to better ourselves so that we can be of greater service to our students, and ultimately to the world. One of our proud new additions is the recent evolution of our theology curriculum. As our mission statement explains, St. Benedict “educates in the spirit of Christ in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church,” and as such, our Theology Curriculum has developed so that it is in closer conformity with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops High School Curriculum Guidelines. We have also adopted and modified an exciting senior theology course from prestigious Catholic schools across the country operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. For our freshmen through juniors we have the Didache series. Didache is a robust religion curriculum written by Catholic theologians focused on illuminating the inherent truth and reasonableness of our Catholic Faith while highlighting frequent references to Scripture and Catholic Doctrine. These books are challenging and

Our Lady of Fatima devotion

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

About Our Faith

Father Ben Bradshaw recently spent a day at SBA giving his informative and relevant talk on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angels and Demonsâ&#x20AC;? to all the Theology classes. What an opportunity for our students!

Spiritual Traditions ongoing at SBA

Bishop Steib was the main celebrant at our Veterans Day Mass this year with many vets, current service members and grandparents in attendance.

SBA Chaplain Fr. Herbert Ene blesses the Miraculous Medals for fall sport athletes and the Bibles presented to all freshmen as they begin their high school careers.

The Annual Religious Goods Sale is a long-time tradition at SBA. By offering beautiful religious items, books and music, we are also fostering the faith which students can, then, share with their families and friends.

Seniors Violet Durden (from left) and Harley Chapman offer musical accompaniment on the harp and flute at All-School Masses.

Father Robert Marshall, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and SBA board member, celebrates the annual Junior Ring Mass during Advent. Here he blesses class rings which students receive following the Liturgy.

The Catholic Church welcomed SBA sophomore Zach Crawford into the Church in September at St. Ann-Bartlett Church. His sponsor was Darlene Nevle, his ninth grade Theology teacher.

† In Memoriam

Emerson Lee Hendrix, newborn son of John Hendrix (’98), passed away on December 7, 2015.

Liesl Beck, 48, mother of Ike Beck (’18), passed away on June 4, 2015.

Art Hermsdorfer, 72, husband of former SBA teacher Sally Hermsdorfer and father of Joel Hermsdorfer (’94), Kati Hermsdorfer Corlew (’97) and Mary Hermsdorfer Delgado (’99), passed away on December 24, 2015.

John Brannon, 81, father-in-law of guidance counselor Jennifer Brannon, passed away on June 29, 2015.

Patricia Hirtz, mother of SBA friend Father Patrick Hirtz, passed away on June 21, 2015.

Dr. Steve Buckingham, 47, father of Ashley (’16) and Kyle (’18), passed away on November 24, 2015.

Dottie Daleke Hott, 87, mother of SBA Computer Chair Janet Daleke, passed away on July 21, 2015.

Scott Butterworth, 57, father of Alex Butterworth (’06), passed away on April 23, 2015.

Pat Jennings, 65, mother of SBA English teacher Lynn Jennings Park (SBA Class of ’01), passed away on August 22, 2015.

The faculty, staff and students of St. Benedict at Auburndale offer our most sincere condolences to all those families who have lost loved ones. We remember them and all our dearly beloved in our daily prayers and Masses.

David Jones, 71, father of SBA custodian Lisa Jones, passed away November 29, 2015. Bruce Lamey, 64, father of Jestein Leigh Lamey Gibson, (‘04), passed away on November 11, 2015.

Lauren Clemmons, 27, SBA Class of 2005, passed away on May 4, 2015.

Keith Sales, 36, brother of Jaylan Sales (’18), passed away on December 16, 2015. Paul Scott Sargent, 62, father of Samantha Sargent (’15), passed away on November 10, 2015.

John Cox, 71, husband of SBA librarian Dee Ann Cox and father of Lauren Cox Strini (’01) and Cristin Cox Ross (’02), passed away on November 6, 2015.

Tara Faith Snider, 29, step-sister of Jack Borg (’15) and Michelle Borg (’13), passed away on December 15, 2015.

Margaret Hancock, 88, mother of SBA science teacher Jamie Schneider, passed away on September 21, 2015.

Chuck Tarbox, 62, father of Lindsey Tarbox Bird (’04) and father-in-law of Daniel Bird (’04), passed away on April 26, 2015.

Rob Heideman, 36, member of the SBA Class of 1998 and son of retired SBA English teacher Dory Heideman, passed away on October 17, 2015.

Chlora Dale White, 94, mother of former SBA Business Manager Sheila Hunt, passed away on May 20, 2015.

Garrett Helms, 12, son of Jenni Gillespie Helms (’97) and Matt Helms (’95) passed away on October 25, 2015.

Headline News ST. BENEDICT BEGINS NEW ERA

night, was joined by those who call the field their home - St. Francis School football teams, the SBA cheerleaders along with the Eagle mascot, SBA dance team and SBA lacrosse teams. The new turf field sports the St. Benedict at Auburndale “Coat of Arms” in deep blue, red and gold at center field. School administrators chose this image for the center of the field as they felt this image with the Benedictine Cross best exemplifies the mission of the school in the spirit of the Benedictine charism, strong with virtue and love of Christ. As a Roman Catholic School of the Diocese of Memphis, the school has a mission to teach as Jesus did and provide young people with a virtue-based education for this life and to bring them to the next. Not to be left out, the “Mighty Eagle” mascot vestige appears on the back of the press box tower, visible to all as they come into the stadium.

Stadium Turf In cooperation with the Catholic Diocese of Memphis and A2H Architects, SBA resurfaced the football field during the summer months in anticipation of the 2015 football season. The blessing and opening of the field took place on Friday, September 4, the night of the first home game of the season. Vicar General of the Diocese of Memphis Monsignor Peter Buchignani officiated at the blessing of the field ceremonies and was assisted by Reverend Robert Marshall, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church. Both priests are members of the St. Benedict at Auburndale Advisory Board. Also, assisting were the school’s Chaplain Father Herbert Ene and Father Mauricio Abeldano, Associate Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi. It was a special night for the SBA Eagles’ family. Athletic Director Caleb Marcum remarked, “We are blessed and humbled by the generous donations and support that we have received from so many. Without their help, this dream would not be a reality. We want to say, ‘Thank you,’ for the countless hours of preparation, the vision of our donors and the great students who paved the way for us to be where we are today.” Hundreds of students, parents, alumni and friends filled the home-side stands as Monsignor began the blessing prayer, followed with readings by Father Marshall. Monsignor then blessed all areas of the field from corner to corner while representatives of the Diocese of Memphis, members of the SBA Advisory Board, Sisters of the St. Cecilia’s Dominican Community who teach at SBA, representatives of St. Francis School and major contributors looked on. The SBA football team, also on the field for this historic

1:1 rolled out This year, SBA had a full (grades 9-12) rollout of our technology Apple 1:1 Program. Under the guidance of the IT and Admissions departments, every student, accompanied by a parent, came to campus before the start of school to get log-in instruction and use of their MacBook Air computers. New back packs with student ID tags were distributed along with the computers. It was a huge undertaking, but the project was completed and the results have gone beyond expectations. Edgar Reyes, SBA Director of IT and Silas Armstrong are managing the IT office and are available throughout the day for faculty and students for consultation on use or for any glitches that might arise. As one travels the campus hallways, students’ interaction with computers is apparent. Learning is expedited to real-time with students’ preparation for college being a priority. No longer is there a wait for laptop carts and E-Books are available in most courses allowing for more dynamic resources and learning functionality. Students love it, too, because there are less heavy texts to carry. 1:1 – just one more way SBA educates for the 21st century! Didache Series and Socratic Seminar advances school mission A Catholic School is a mission in itself. We work off a mission statement, but we are a mission, in that we are called to nourish souls. That is what a Catholic School should do and that is what SBA does, better than anyone around. All schools can claim high academics, arts, athletics, but not all schools can claim a mission to form souls for God in the Roman Catholic tradition. For the past few years, the SBA Theology Department has researched and planned the implementation of a robust curriculum to help fulfill the mission and strategic planning initiatives of the school. This year, in conjunction with the Spiritual Affairs and Academic Affairs Offices, the Theology Department introduced the Didache Series (freshmen-juniors) and the Sister Rita Marie, O.P. gives parents an overview of her Socratic Seminar classes Socratic Seminar for seniors. Please read the comprehensive during “Meet the Teacher” night in August. and insightful article by Spiritual Affairs Director Hannah Keegan in the “About Our Faith” section of this magazine titled “Loving the Questions.” It gives a thorough overview of this advancement in our Theology classes. SBA strives to educate the whole student, mind, body and soul. This includes balanced but rigorous courses in science, math and robotics; the classical with English, history and foreign language; offerings for the artistic, with outstanding results; and most importantly, training for the soul. This is one of the most exciting and important initiatives we have undertaken. SBA is on the cutting edge in academics, athletics, technology and faith formation. After all, preparation for life includes Heaven.

Headline News SBA Library Digital Shift By Lisa DuFur, Librarian Much more than a library, the SBA library/cybrary has made a digital shift.The library is a multipurpose informational facility that caters to student and teacher digital needs. It has risen to a new level with the implementation of the 1:1 laptop program. The SBA library reaches outside its walls to the cyber world of information. In an attempt to help students find the information they need quickly, the SBA Cybrary website (http://sbaeaglescybrary.org/) was created. The top menus of the site provide ways for students to easily search the library Catalog and see what material is available. Students can also check the multitude of online Databases to get information including templates for writing their Research paper. Database passwords are available in the library. On the left of the site, students will find E-Learn links.The Assistance/Information section leads them to the technology service desk link and a place to ask questions or make requests of the library staff. The Learning Links section houses Tutorials which introduce students to their MacBook Air and the Apple applications that come installed on their MacBook Air.The Internet Safety link leads you to OnGuardOnline.This resource provides information for both parents and students about maintaining a positive digital footprint, online safety and responsibility.The third choice is Cool Clicks.This section of the site provides students with a superabundance of curricular sources to assist them in understanding various concepts taught in their classes. Sometimes having similar concepts explained from a different viewpoint provides the jolt that turns on a light bulb. Subject Resources is an ever-changing resource for individual subject area curricular investigation The Step Sheets link holds directions and little tech tips that make using technology just a little bit easier. Tech Tools is a collection of tools and sites students and teachers might be interested in learning about.There are layers upon layers of information to be gleaned in this area.You can select an area of interest and keep going until you find what you need. Also on the left just a little further down the page is a section called Frequently Used. Below that a section called Enjoy and Learn.This section consists of sites students can log into individually. Discovery Education contains standard based video content to assist teachers and students in the teaching and learning process.Teachers can differentiate their instruction by using sections of these videos and resource materials. Students engage in higher

order thinking when challenged with various types of blended learning. Another way students can enjoy and learn is through Ancestry.What a treat to take a look back through the years of our ancestors. Follett Shelf is an additional eBook resource for academic use. Atomic Learning is a collection of tutorials to assist students and teachers with various application programs for both Mac and PC users. Finally, you will see the Community Resource section.We urge students to be aware of and use additional resources around them.We are proud to supply links to these resources. In addition to the SBA Cybrary website, the library has been arranged to accommodate multiple classes in a nondisruptive manner. The SBA library provides much needed areas, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;maker spacesâ&#x20AC;? for students to use their laptops when creating academic rich projects and presentations.Two study rooms now function as recording and small project based spaces. Here students become actively involved in their learning by creating digital projects with the use of the headset microphones provided by the library.Teachers use additional areas of the library for collaborative instruction and learning. Apple TV devices provide a great way to collaborate and share.These devices allow students to share what is on their screen with the class in one click. The four HD screens serve as the output for developing projects. An additional Apple TV attached to a projector makes for an even bigger impact when displayed in the rear classroom area.

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

Kate Dudek

Simon Montgomery

National Merit Commended Student

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

Sophie Bougeois Music

Jake Greismer Mathematics

Ben Jones General Scholarship

Carter Pruett General Scholarship

Vanessa Tejada Art

Achievements Congratulations are in order •

To Sophie Bougeois, Erin O’Brien, Somer Smith and Alternate Aurin Woods who were selected to the All-State Choir.These girls will be performing for All-State at the Opryland Hotel in April.

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Alyssa Donato who appeared in the Crittenden Youth Theatre production of A Christmas Story,The Musical in December.

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Jessica Foster for receiving The Excellence in Acting Award from Playhouse on The Square Conservatory last summer.

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To Niki Lewis and Christian Presley who were selected to the Junior High All-West Choir.

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Emma Sorette who appeared in the Ballet Memphis production of The Nutcracker at the Orpheum Theatre in December.

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To Vanessa Tejada for her selection to the Columbia Engineering Experience at New York’s Columbia University in October.

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To Baylee Theilemier who auditioned and was selected for the prestigious “Open Jar Institute” Broadway prep program in New York City in July and on her recent casting in Playhouse on The Square’s Sister Act next summer.

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To Jacob Timmins and Allison Weske, who were guests of the Memphis Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis “Dinner for Winners” in December for their achievements in AP Macro Economics. • To Eric Rosenthal who recently earned his Eagle Scout ranking for his project of providing new perches and clean cages at the MidSouth Raptor Center. • Emily Haff, Rebecca Nieves and Erin Haff, who are national winners, placing in the 75th percentile or higher in the National French Exam last spring. Emily placed 12th nationally and 11th in the state. Rebecca and Erin placed 14th nationally and 13th in the state.

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

Extraordinary artists excel in competitions

SBA artists swept the high school division of the recent Cooper-Young 2015 Young Artists Contest. In 1st place was Becca Raburn. Tied for 2nd were Emily Cea and Emma Norman and Jade Sully tied for 3rd with a student from White Station.

Seniors Vanessa Tejada and Courtney Melvin received the top art awards at the Delta Fair competition and exhibition.Vanessa’s outstanding fruit stand piece was chosen Best Overall Student Art and she also won a First Award and the Memphis College of Art Award. Courtney’s drawing of a dog garnered the Chairman’s Choice Award.

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

Achievements 30 Plus Club introduces new members

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

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

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

Faculty Focus New Faculty members join “The Nest”

Faculty and Staff recognized at professional day SBA faculty members were recently honored at the Annual Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Professional Day with awards denoting exemplary teaching, dedication and longevity. Athletic Director Caleb Marcum received the Immaculate Heart of Mary Award for dedication, commitment, self-sacrifice and kindness in representing Catholic education. English teacher Kaitlin Thackery received the Sister Ruth Ann Schmitt Award for exhibiting outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment in providing educational opportunities for special needs students. Science teacher Jamie Schneider received recognition for 20 years of service to Memphis Catholic schools. Math teacher Andrea Smith received the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for designing and successfully implementing teaching techniques in the classroom. Principal Sondra Morris received the Christ the Teacher Award for displaying an outstanding example of Christlike leadership for the Catholic school community. Theology teacher Darlene Nevle received the St. John Neumann Outstanding Service Award for exhibiting outstanding organizational skills and mission in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to the school community. Facilities and Operations Manager Ann O’Leary received recognition for 20 years of service to Memphis Catholic schools. Computer Department Chair and teacher Janet Daleke received recognition for 35 years of service to Memphis Catholic schools. Newspaper sponsor and

Assistant Athletic Director Dianna Cervetti received recognition for 30 years of service and PLUS Program Director and math teacher Robin Ciancioso received recognition for 25 years of service to Catholic schools.

SBA welcomes new faculty and staff (from left) Andrew Ward (Science), Brent Patton (History, Baseball) Brandon Patton (PE and Head Baseball Coach), Lindsay Bartholomew (Dance and Dance Team), Adam Smith (Injury Care, Wellness, PE, Football and Baseball), Lindsay Wilemon (School Nurse) Kareem Vance (Wellness, PE, Weight Training, Football and Head Track Coach), Mitzi Donato (Director of Administrative Computing, Business Office).

Professional Development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an integral part of faculty life Throughout any given year, faculty and staff are given professional development opportunities which ultimately enhance the learning experiences of their students. Before the first semester was over, several speakers and activities were available. As our Mission says, SBA exists to bring the understanding of the human person, we were fortunate to have Sister Elizabeth Anne, O.P., of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, present an inspiring and thorough discussion of the Nature and Mission of the Catholic School. In addition, Father Ben Bradshaw, Pastor of the Church of the Resurrection with a Licentiate degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C., presented a discussion at SBA, open to all Catholic Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; faculty, on the Theology of the Body and sanctity of the Sacrament of Marriage. Teachers and staff also learned about the implementation of the 1:1 initiative from an Apple representative and had a pleasant visit from Amy Howell, SBA parent and author of Students in High Gear. Of course, the annual CPR lesson was on tap before school started, but the class was administered, this year, by new school nurse Lindsay Wilemon.

Faculty Focus

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

A new flock of little Eagles!

Conley Jack Nollner, grandson of PLUS Program Director Robin Ciancioso, was born on July 9, 2015, weighing in at 7 lbs, 4 oz and measuring 20 inches. He is the son of SBA alum John Nollner (’05).

Betsey Genevieve Ward was born on August 12, 2015, weighing 7 lbs. She is the granddaughter of 9th grade counselor Mary Cox.

Easton Kyle Patton, first child of Head Baseball Coach Brandon Patton, was born on October 10, 2015, weighing 6 lbs, 7 oz and measuring 19.5 inches.

SBA Baseball Coach and Wellness teacher Adam Smith welcomed his first child, James Barrett Smith, on December 19, 2015. He measured 20â&#x20AC;? and weighed 5 lbs, 1oz.

English teacher Julie Vaughan welcomed her second son Shane Ellis Vaughan on September 8, 2015. He weighed 8 lbs, 12 oz and measured 21.5 inches.

Margot McCurry Zeanah is the new daughter of English Department Chair Kathleen Zeanah. She was born on July 21, 2015 at 5 lbs, 1oz, measuring 19 inches.

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

On And Off Campus SBA Students and Alums Inherit the Wind Several of our current students and recent alums performed in Inherit the Wind at the Germantown Community Theatre this August and our own Theatre Teacher and Director Ryan Kathman directed. Current students were Maggie Luther as E.K. Hornbeck, Elizabeth Bunch as the Judge, Baylee Thielemier as Mrs. Krebs, Julia Houff as Harriet Y. Esterbrook, Payton Cully as Tonya Davenport and Analyse Capodiferro as Mrs. Brady. It also

starred, in the two leading roles of dueling attorneys, 2015 graduates Ben Chappell as Matthew Harrison Brady and Gabby Velasquez as Helen Drummond (see Alumni Photo Album). Finally, fellow recent grad Maddie Arnold served as the all-important stage manager of the production. Mr. Kathman said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a bold choice of a play for young actors to perform (the cast ranged from ages 6 to 18) but they really rose to the challenge.â&#x20AC;? Way to go, Eagles!

SBA hosts workshops, meetings, fairs and open houses SBA coordinated and hosted a Diocesan Elementary School Guidance Counselors meeting in October and Admissions Directors meeting in December. Open Houses, 8th grade visits and AP/Honors Fair are all a part of normal fall activities at SBA.These events are well-attended and provide an integral part of our

admissions and recruitment initiatives. One of the most successful events was the College Fair on campus for students and their parents. Senior College Counselor Stephanie Scates invited nearly 50 colleges and universities to SBA for our own private College Fair. It

WE SERVE Lifeblood receives donations from SBA twice a year through the efforts of the National Honor Society. SBA has also hosted the Lifeblood Donor Fest the past two summers on our soccer field.

Not only did SBA students and faculty collect items for Catholic Charities Gifts for God’s Children, we also helped prepare them for distribution!

Shout out to the Senior Class and President Anna Graziosi for a great project joining Ave Maria Home in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in September.They raised nearly $3,000 and had about 75 walkers with their combined teams! Great turn out and lots of fun!

The Annual food drive for the Mid-South Food Bank always finds SBA a newsworthy interview for WMC-TV Channel 5.This year SBA provided 14,233 meals and was named the Top Performing School for the 9th consecutive year. And, we’re a favored stop for our donations in the WREG Channel 3 meteorologist Jim Jaggers’ “Go Jim Go” campaign for LeBonheur Hospital.

The Star Wars Club joined with Autism Resources of the Mid-South at the Pink Palace Halloween event-SBA service!

St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen patrons were recipients of warm blankets and volunteer hours provided by members of the SBA Dance Team.

In the Club St. Jude annual Pop Top collection for St. Jude, SBA historically comes in first for the number of pounds of can pop tabs collected.

On And Off Campus With the season not even underway, the SBA Boys and Girls Lacrosse Teams are making an impact in the community. In October they provided games and prizes for the annual Incarnation Church/School Boo Fest as part of the Collierville Fall Festival.The boys held a bake sale to raise funds for LeBonheur Hospital (nearly $400) to purchase a Play Station for the children at the hospital and the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; team represented their school in the Germantown Christmas Parade in December.

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

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

WE ARE SERVED

SBA extended thanks to the Memphis Police Department and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for all they do for us, in particular, and the community as a whole. You may remember a recent incident on our parking area fronting Germantown Parkway. This could have been more serious, but our Law Enforcement Systems reacted quickly and we incurred only fence damage. THANKS TO OUR FIRST RESPONDERS FOR ALL YOU DO & FOR PUTTING YOUR LIVES ON THE LINE, DAILY, FOR US!

The SBA Robotics Team participated for the second year at Mississippi State’s BEST competition.They designed and built a robot and created a clever back drop for their presentation. Many skill sets are required to provide an entry – team work, applied science, math, marketing strategies and technology. BEST is a rigorous event and SBA is one of only a few Memphis-area schools participating.

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

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

Sports Break

Varsity XC championship meet this afternoon, an Arlington runner collapsed on the course with less than 1/2 a mile to go. SBA’s top runner sacrificed her own race to help this girl reach the finish line. Countless people passed them including the girl’s own teammates but your runner never wavered. Once they crossed the finish she implored with the finish line crew to get help for the girl and when they didn’t respond she continued to ask for help. My husband and I were both so impressed by this young lady. She is a wonderful testament to the Catholic education SBA is providing.” Laura Barnett. Mrs. Barnett posted the picture of Meghan helping the injured runner and her comments on Facebook and the post went viral. A few days later, Arlington freshman Skylar Boogerd came by school to thank Meghan and give her a token of her appreciation. Kudos, Meghan!

Cross Country runner captures hearts and appreciation

Sophomore Cross Country runner Meghan Underwood was recognized nationally for leaving her pace at the cross country championship meet to help an injured runner from Arlington High School cross the finish line. Following is a nice letter from a St.Agnes/ CBHS mom commenting on Meghan’s act of Christian kindness. “I am the parent of 2 SAA freshmen and 1 CBHS freshman but feel compelled to write you and praise one of your student athletes.At the

Senior athletes receive honors

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

Junior Maribeth Peevy finished in 3rd place in the region, helping her team to a region runner-up position and berth in the State Tournament. Maribeth captured 4th place at the State competition.

Senior wide receiver Colton Cochran (bottom right) was selected to play for the Red Team in the 14th Annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game on December 12. Colton, who started, was instrumental in the Red Team’s victory over the Blue Team, 18-14.

SBA budding track star performs nationally Freshman Sarah Vosburgh qualified for the Junior Olympics in long jump in August. Sarah qualified in the districts in Memphis and then regionally in Knoxville. From there she qualifies nationally. Sarah finished 52nd in the nation at the meet in Norfolk, VA.

Regina Zipperer and Jacob Timmins were recently named School Winners for the prestigious Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Award highlighting exceptional high school seniors and their achievements in the classroom, on the field and in the community.

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

MEET OUR NEW HEAD COACHES

The SBA trap team is working hard to prepare for their first competition.

Dance Team wins for ninth year The SBA Dance Team finished as State Runnerup in November, just a fraction off a first place finish. But, in October, the squad won regionals for the ninth consecutive year.

Head Volleyball Coach Eric Bond

Head Boys Basketball Coach Steve Chandler

Head Girls Soccer Coach Mary-Kate Cooke Jenkins (SBA’10)

Head Girls Lacrosse Coach Paige Michael

Head Baseball Coach Brandon Patton

Head Football Coach Scott Samsel

Head Boys Lacrosse Coach Steven Shipowitz

Head Track Coach Kareem Vance

Head Water Polo Coach Ray Wynne

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

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

Nick Giles signed to play golf for the University of Memphis Tigers.

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

The CBU Lady Bucs garnered the volleyball talents of Anna Graziosi.

Regina Zipperer will continue her swimming career with the CarsonNewman Lady Eagles.

Alumni News CLASS NOTES 1986

Marshall Oser is married to Gayle Oser and they have two children, Hayden and Zach. Marshall is Vice President of Sales at JIM Promotions. The family makes their home in Memphis.

1988

Renae Adcock McElwain serves as the 2015-16 SBA Home and School President. She holds the same position as her mom, Sheila, did when Renae was a student at Auburndale over 25 years ago. Renae has two children at SBA, Claire (9th) and Patrick (11th).

Lacey Pease Stluka recently celebrated the one year anniversary of The Rev, a special shop on Brookhaven Circle in Memphis, which is an extension of Lacey’s Be Free Revolution organization supporting women in Kenya and Uganda.Visit therevememphis.com for store hours and online shopping.

2002

Sam Newton graduated Summa Cum Laude from San Jose University with Master of Arts in Linguistics and a minor in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages. For the next two years, Sam will be a Professor of English in Ankara, Turkey. Erin Courtney married Jeff Townsend on September 26, 2015 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Memphis. Erin is Public Relations Coordinator for the Varco Pruden Buildings Marketing department and Jeff is Account Manager with Higher Visibility. The couple makes their home in East Memphis.

Brian Alexander is the manager of Quail Ridge Golf Course in Bartlett. His team paired with golf pro Carlos Sainz, Jr. for nine holes and shot 16-under 54 to win a tiebreaker to take the Danny Thomas ProAm the week of the FedEx St. Jude Classic at Southwind in June. Shannon Coker is married to David Haynes and they make their home in Bartlett, TN. They have two children, Sabrina and Malcolm. Shannon works in the IT field.

1997

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

1999

Dustin Jones has joined The Shopping Center Group’s Memphis Office as leasing representative. He has 18 years of retail/restaurant experience and, in his new role, is responsible for landlord representation on behalf of retail property owners and developers.

Caleb Walker aced the 158yard No. 17 hole at River Bend Links using an 8-iron on July 27.

2003

Jack Koban and wife Ashley welcomed their second son Henry Paul May 4. He was 19” and 6 lbs., 2 oz. Henry joins big brother Jibby (John III), age 2. Jack was recently offered the job of Geotechnical Lab Manager of Fugro’s Baton Rouge office. Ashley is a physician and the family makes their home in Baton Rouge. In addition, Jack is continuing work on his dissertation.

2001

Dr. Kay Habenicht married Daniel Yancey in July, 2015. They make their home in Winston Salem, NC.

Caroline Dennis married Chris Roos in 2013 and moved from Parker, CO to Butte, MT in 2014. Chris is a Professor of Mining Engineering at Montana Tech. They welcomed their first child Samuel David Roos on Nov. 17, 2014.

2006

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

Bobby Lawrence married Jessie Barton on May 16, 2015 in Nashville, TN. Bobby and Jessie both graduated from DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in May. Now doctors, they began their service in Augusta, GA. An Army Captain, Bobby will be serving at Fort Gordon in Augusta. (see Alumni Photo Album) John Paul Masterson (JP) has been named Dean of Students at St. Benedict at Auburndale High School. Hagan Schroder is in Chiropractic School and should graduate in August. He lives in Dallas. (see Alum Christmas Greetings)

2007

Nick Maurizi is in the US Marine Corps stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in Destin, FL.

2004

Jordan Wells married Jessica Roberts on October 10, 2015 at the First Congregational Church in Memphis.

2005

Lauren Lough is a Residency Coordinator (Child, Addiction and Forensic Psychiatry) for the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. Hampton Maddox graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Architecture. In January he moved with his family to Normal, IL to work for American Buildings as a design detailer. He is married to Elsa Rosado and they have a son Kaleb Ian (3).

Mallory Schroder lives in Austin, TX and is studying to become an Art Therapist. She is currently taking sign language and psychology classes. (see Alumni Christmas Greetings)

Brooke Malone and Meelad Hanna were married May 2, 2015 at Cedar Hall in Bartlett, TN. Brooke graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in May 2014 and is an Occupational Therapist at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Meelad graduated from the University of Memphis Law School, one week after the couple’s wedding. (see Alumni Photo Album) Chelsea Robinson was awarded the Larry Riley Rising Star Award at the annual Ostrander Theatre Awards at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis in August. She played “Millie” in Theatre Memphis’ production of A Christmas Carol this December. She is a very active member of the theatre community.

Alumni News

Jessica Taylor and Brad Wilson were married on Mother’s Day weekend, May 9, 2015 at St. Peter Church in Memphis.The reception followed at the Cadre Building.These two high school sweethearts were attended by many SBA friends. Also, on May 29, Jessica became Dr. Jessica T.Wilson receiving her medical degree from University of Tennessee Health Science Center and has begun her pediatric residency at LeBonheur Methodist Children’s Hospital in Memphis. (see Alumni Photo Album)

Arkell Quarles was married to Mathew Mokler at Mountain View Site-Mount Ida Farm in Scottsville,VA on October 11, 2015. Arkell’s brothers, Marshall (’11) and Fielding (’16) served as ushers, while her SBA ‘09 classmates Erin Edwards and Meghan Gattas served as bridesmaids. (see Alumni Photo Album)

2010

Mary-Kate Cooke married Dan Jenkins on October 24, 2015 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Memphis. The couple makes their home in Memphis. Mary-Kate just completed her first year as the SBA Lady Eagles Soccer Coach.

2009

Waverly Maddox (pictured at left with sister Mallory ’13) graduated from the University of Memphis in May, 2014 with degree in education and minor in special Ed. She teaches 5th grade at South Park Elementary in Memphis. This past school year, she and the other 5th grade teachers raised $2000 to reward their classes with a week of fun including a skating trip, a cookout with inflatables and a dinner at Shogun Restaurant. Waverly says, “As most of the children at our school live below poverty level this was a new experience for most of them.” In June, she traveled to Zululand, South Africa to teach English for a month and she stays very involved with many of her former SBA classmates, in fact two roommates are SBA alums. Devin Pinkston graduated from the University of TennesseeKnoxville in 2013 with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. She pursued her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Valparaiso University in Indiana. While in the program, Devin co-authored articles, presented at events in Nebraska and Indiana University Northwest and graduated with Athenaeum Honors in August, 2015. Following graduation, she moved to Grand Junction, CO. She accepted a position in a private practice as an outpatient therapist and a relief position as an emergency crisis clinician at Mind Springs.

Jordan Costabile is a customer Service Specialist with Ingram Barge and is living in Nashville. Samantha Hankins graduated from Rhodes College in 2014 with a major in Economics/Commerce and Business. She completed her Master’s Degree in Accounting in the spring of 2015, also at Rhodes. Samantha works for PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Core Forensics Associate. She makes her home in Dallas. Beau Gordon graduated from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in December 2014 with a Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management & collateral in international business. Beau has accepted a job as an analyst with International Paper in the Packaging Systems /Customer Solutions department. (see Alumni Photo Album) Wes Hendren is a Navy Nuclear Officer based in Charleston, SC. Meagan Nichols raced to a 1st place finish in her age group (2024) at the 33rd E.J. Goldsmith, Jr. 5-Miler on August 23 with a time of 35:35 and won the overall category in the Cotton Pickin’ 5K in Somerville in September with a time of 21:04. Meagan is a reporter for The Memphis Business Journal.

Molly Paulson graduated in May, 2015 with a Master’s of Science in Teacher Education from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. She is a 4th grade teacher at Dogwood Elementary in Knoxville.

Taylor Seaman is an Associate Corporate Financial Systems Analyst with FedEx Services. He serves on the Governance, Risk and Compliance team that works and utilizes a configurable software platform to achieve efficiencies throughout various platforms.

2011

Paul Wagner graduated from the University of Texas this December with a degree in Architectural Engineering along with a Certification in Business Foundations. He will be working in Dallas.

Kaitlyn Abernathy graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Memphis. Katie graduated with University Honors and honors in Criminology and Criminal Justice. She won the Upsilon Mu award for the highest GPA recommended by the faculty. During the summer she worked part-time at St. Jude. Katie is currently in school at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in Memphis. Kaitlyn is the captain of the Memphis Women’s Rugby Football Club.

Julie Eckel had five saves in the 1-1 OT draw soccer game with Kentucky in October, becoming the all-time leader in saves for the UT Lady Vols. Julie received her Master’s Degree from UT in December and has taken a job in Nashville, TN. Kaitlyn Favorite spent some time on a mission trip to Guatemala. Her mission team was able to purchase new desks for the parish classroom in the area she worked. Katie Incardona graduated from Northwestern University Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern in June 2015 with a degree in Communications, majoring in theatre. In September, she was cast in her first professional production as several characters in El Stories 22: Heroes at the Greenhouse Theatre Center in Chicago. It’s a dramatization of real life stories as told to the producers by ordinary Chicagoans about their experiences riding the El (Chicago mass transit). (See Alumni Photo Album)

Luke James has been a highly decorated member of the Track Team at Southern Illinois University.

Marissa Weiss graduated from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology with concentration in social sciences and 3.9 cumulative GPA. While in college, Marissa was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honor Society and Psi Chi, the International Honor Society for Psychology. Since her freshman year, Marissa was coxswain on the women’s rowing team. She began working at EPCOT at Disney World following graduation. Chandler Williams graduated Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville College of Nursing in May 2015. When she served as President of the Student Nursing Association, the association started a scholarship endowment fund and was awarded the Chancellor’s Extraordinary Community Service Award for their work in the Precious Prints Project and Knoxville’s Love Kitchen. Precious Prints Project gives parents of newborns, who die, a necklace charm engraved with their baby’s fingerprint. Chandler has moved back to Memphis and is a Nurse Resident with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Methodist LeBonheur Hospital.

2012

Rachel Nevle graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in May 2015. She is currently in the Advanced Standing Master’s Program at UT College of Social Work from which she will graduate with her degree in May 2016. While in this program, she will be interning at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Chelsea Casaccia, a senior midfielder for the CBU Lady Bucs Soccer team, was named 2nd Team 2015 All-GSC for the third consecutive year.

Alumni News Andy Cox was drafted by the Oakland A’s in the 2015 Baseball Draft in June. Andy plans on finishing his senior year with the Vols at UTK. He has a bright baseball future!

Jeff Lamer has completed both Basic Training at Ft. Sill, Ok. and AIT schooling at Ft. Sam Houston,TX as an Army Combat Medic. PV2 Lamer is currently stationed in Tacoma,WA. Jeff is fulfilling his childhood dream of serving his country and began his journey this past May.

2015

Tyler Culpepper earned a spot and was selected to play on the St. Louis Metro Collegiate All-Star team during the summer. Tyler represented the National League Conference. He is attending Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis this year and is a member of the Hornets Baseball Team.

Patrick Freel is a computer science major in the School of Engineering at Ole Miss. In his first semester he earned a 3.82 GPA and was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll. Jake McClure earned a place on the Dean’s List at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for the 2015 Fall Semester.

2013

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

2014

Jackie Glover finished her freshman year at the University of Tennessee-Martin with a 4.0 GPA. She was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, a freshman National Honor Society for having straight A’s her first semester. Jackie was also selected the 2015 Outstanding Freshman in Agriculture awarded by the school’s Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources. Grace Summers is a sophomore at Eastern Illinois University and plays tennis for the Panthers. Last year she earned an overall record of 12-7 in singles play with the majority of her time split between the No. 2 and No. 3 positions and was 6-3 while playing in the No. 3 spot. She finished OVC match play with a 7-3 record, played all of her doubles matches in the No. 1 spot with partner Sephora Boulbahaiem ending the season with an even 8-8 record. Grace is on the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll, including Medal of Honor accolades.

Matthew Smith is a student at the University of Memphis and has signed on as photographer for the Tigers Football Team as a freshman, no less. His first game was The Tigers’ win over Missouri State on September 5. Matthew was a three-year official photographer for the SBA Yearbook and got his experience covering SBA sports. Check out one of his photos in the Alumni Photo Album. Alumni, make sure you join “The OFFICIAL Saint Benedict at Auburndale Alumni Group” on Facebook to reunite with your classmates and to stay up to date with the latest SBA Alumni information!

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Any Auburndale and SBA alumni can update database information by Emailing Sharon Masterson, Director of Communications at mastersons@sbaeagles.org or logging on to www.sbaeagles. org/alumni. We want to hear from you and help everyone stay connected! Send us your Class Notes and pictures, too. Class of 1996 20th reunion coming up! For information see SBA class of ’96 20-year Reunion on Facebook.

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The Bobby Lawrence (’03) Family

The Rena Masterson Fay (’95) Family

The Danny Koban (’00) Family

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

Annual Christmas Greetings from Alum Families

Mallory Schroder (’05) & Hagan Schroder (’03)

The Chad Connolly (’02) Family

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

The Caitlin Doyle Motte (‘03) Family The Maddox Family – Hampton (’05), Waverly (’09) & Mallory (’13)

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

The Jessica Krongerg Govan (‘03) Family

The Chris Masterson (’97) Family

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The Lori Trew Regis (’91) Family

Alumni News

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

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

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

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

Marshall, Arkell and Fielding enjoy festivities before Arkell’s wedding.

2015 graduates Gabby Velasquez and Ben Chappell starred in Germantown Community Theatre’s production of “Inherit the Wind.” (see On and Off Campus)

One of Matthew Smith’s (‘15) outstanding Memphis Tigers shot in their game with Missouri State.

Jessica Taylor and Brad Wilson were accompanied by many fellow SBA attendants including Doug Taylor ‘05 (brother of the bride), Ryne Wilson ‘11 (brother of the groom) and members from the class of ‘07 Chris Colanero, Keith Haynes, Megan Hurley, Nathan Miller, Caroline Robinson, Tyler Tansey, Philip Valle, Jordan Zarshenas and Mandy Carter (’08). There was quite a crowd of other SBA alumni enjoying the celebration.

SBA alums enjoy the Malone-Hanna wedding reception. Included in the wedding party were several SBA alumni – from ’07 Chelsi Williams Carruth was Matron of Honor and Rebecca McFarland was a bridesmaid. Sara Griesbeck (’16) was also a bridesmaid. Groomsmen from the class of ’07 were Chad Holmes, Carl Patchen, Joseph Evetts and Taylor Anderson.

Nolan Lyons (’08) married Krista Pingsterhaus in Batesville, IN on November 7, 2015. The couple makes their home in Cincinnati. Brother Matt (’09) and his Mom and Dad celebrated with them.

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

The Kevin Caraway (‘98) family makes their home in the Memphis area.Twin daughters are Keelyn and Keley (2 ½) with big sister Kenzley (5).

Coach Pickering’s Annual Alumni Swim Day during Christmas break is always a fun way to catch up with former teammates.

Bradley O’Leary (’08) recently took a job with Stevens Transports in Dallas as a Planner. In September, his mom Ann helped him move.

Trey McGinnis (second from right), a Mathematics, Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering major is a busy man at CBU. He recently presented in the undergraduate research session on “Solving a Limitation of the Rook Problem.” He competed in the “Estimathon,” a contest dealing with estimating large quantities. Trey’s team won the contest.Trey also attended the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference in November in Chicago.Trey, along with another student, presented “Make No Little Service: September of Service and Helping Hands October – How honors students at two universities led 30-day service projects that changed their communities.” Trey is featured in a CBU promotional piece, as well.

Chris Masterson (left), Class of 1997, was a presenter on Social Media and Collaborative Teaching at the 2015 Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Professional Day. Chris is Assistant Principal at St. Catherine Labouré School in St. Louis, MO. He is pictured here with his mom Sharon and his brother and SBA Dean of Students JP Masterson (’03), at the Professional Day.

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

SBA alums are always on hand at Football Homecoming – (from left) Philip Valle (’07), Ben Prudhomme (’06), Joe Chando (’05), Doug Taylor (’05) and Jordan Zarshenas (’07).

Kyle Van Frank (’15), a student at the University of Alabama, surprised SBA, doing the morning announcements during his fall break. It seemed like old times with Kyle on the intercom, as he was the “voice” of SBA as a student.

SBA alum Brad Reber (2015), on fall break from Tulane University, stopped by to visit his former SBA Track Coach Dianna Cervetti. Brad is a Physics and German major and is in the Marine Corps ROTC program. He is on the Green Wave Track Team, throwing the javelin

Andrew Wadovick (’14) recently visited with the staff of “The Eagle’s Eye” school newspaper. Andrew is on the staff of “The All-State,” the campus newspaper of Austin Peay University.

2015 graduates and Show Choir alums Caroline King, Cassandra Carrasco and Thomas Trouy enjoyed the SBA fall production of “Our Town.”

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

Before they left for college, Bailey Coppedge (center) and Gabby Velasquez presented Mrs. Morris with an original Coppedge “Toodle Board.” Bailey and her mom Billie have created the Toodle Board business and Gabby helped in the design of this one for SBA.

Alumni Spotlight

Jake Smith (2007) By Savannah Boettcher, Senior (Appeared in the September 25, 2015 issue of “The Eagle’s Eye” school newspaper) Many people merely dream of a shot on their favorite game show. Imagine if one day that dream became a reality. This was the case for St. Benedict alum and recent Jeopardy! contestant, Jake Smith. Jake graduated in 2007 and involved himself with all aspects of the St. Benedict life. He took advanced classes with Mrs. Dabaldo, Mrs. Rush, Mr. Madeksho, and Mrs. Schneider. He was also captain of the Knowledge Bowl team and even led the team to the TV tournament finals against White Station two years in a row. Jake found his true niche at SBA in the theater department with Mrs. Wells, where he was a member of Show Choir and took part in various productions. “The theater was really where I spent a lot of my time,” said Jake. He also enjoyed writing and was a member of The Eagle’s Eye staff as a senior. He continued his academic career at Rhodes College where earned an Art History degree and graduated cum laude. “Trust me, I’ve heard all the jokes,” said Jake, “but I’ve always been interested in art history. Actually, it started

at SBA in Knowledge Bowl. We were always so terrible at art history. The thing that started attracting me towards art history was the fact that it requires so much knowledge about life.” Throughout his middle and high school years, Jake always excelled when it came to trivia and general knowledge, so becoming a contestant on Jeopardy! was always a dream of his. “I really loved watching Jeopardy! and always thought, ‘One day, that’s going to be me,’” said Jake. “And sure enough, it happened.” Although he missed the Final Jeopardy! question, Jake controlled the game throughout the show, and even received a compliment from Alex Trebek. “Alex said I played brilliantly, despite losing,” said Jake. “He also told me I played such a great game. I think he knew it was a heartbreaker. I had a really hard time after I lost that game. It was my childhood dream and I had it in my hands and it slipped away from me. But now, I view it as a totally positive experience. I feel like it happened for a reason.”

The author and Smith Jake’s roots run deep through Memphis and his passion for knowledge and trivia really emerged while at SBA. “St. Benedict really prepared me for the future by helping me understand what I really value in life. I value the company of my friends, the ability to speak and think clearly, to have conviction in my beliefs,” said Jake.

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