On Eagle's Wings - Fall 2010

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We've Got Spirit, Yes We Do!

From the President To all our SBA families and friends – Season’s greetings from everyone here at SBA! I began my 35-year career in education right out of college. This career was then and still is the only thing I’ve wanted to do – most days. One of the perks is that I’ve never known anything but getting to enjoy a rather lengthy holiday break away from the job. Whenever possible, we try to shut the place down for an extended time and send everyone off to enjoy their families.

Feel free to hate me for it; I’ve come to terms with that.

Historically speaking, I’m sure there were any number of practical reasons – long since forgotten – that made such a two-week holiday break seem perfectly logical for whoever had to make such a decision at the time.

But I have my own ideas of why they did it. I was recently reading research that said the part of the human brain that “analyzes information, makes decisions and anticipates consequences is the prefrontal cortex. And it does not become fully developed until one’s mid-20s.” In a nutshell then, we have a building full of one-thousand undeveloped pre-frontal cortexes running around.

In other words, the holidays seem to provide an opportune time for them to be away from us and us to be away from them. At least for a little while.

We haven’t yet mastered it, and likely never will, but we’re trying to help all we can with speeding up the whole pre-frontal cortex thing. St. Benedict tries to assist students as they come to terms with the concept of actions having consequences. True, that usually happens in the context of stupid stuff resulting in some sort of punishment.

But we also try to emphasize the flip side. There is the truth that good deeds can also make monster differences. The pint of blood they might give actually does save lives. Cans of food really do provide meals – and sometimes hope. A gift under the angel tree can indeed help Santa come to a little child who wouldn’t understand if he didn’t. And a coat for the cold – well, few of us can imagine that difference, because thankfully, we’ve never been that cold.

May sharing the family joy of this Christmas season include all of us getting to share a little of it with others. God bless each of you!

George Valadie President SBA

From the Editor Wow! What a fall! This issue of On Eagles’ Wings is so full of accomplishments, fun stuff and news. We hope you enjoy all the exciting things going on about and around SBA. And, be sure to read Provie Rose’s story in the Development/Parent Connection section about our very successful Spirit Shop. Thanks to Provie and her band of volunteers, you can get a variety of SBA spirit wear and novelties at very reasonable prices. What fun it is to see SBA gear all over Memphis and even in far away places. Thanks to Provie and the Spirit Shop ladies for all their continued efforts in helping us brand SBA. Please take a look at SBA’s Commercial Appeal Academic All-Stars so far this year. Each year we have a nice number of deserving honorees making a name for themselves and their school. Also, congratulations are in order for our National Merit Scholars who were recently announced by Mr. Valadie. They, along with the large number of AP Scholars, help showcase our great academic environment.

Not to be outdone, are those who have brought notoriety to themselves and SBA in academics, clubs, competitions and athletics. Keep up the great work, SBA! With the launching of our new website and our Twitter and Facebook accounts, we have heard from many more alumni. To our alumni, the class of 2000 recently had their reunion starting with a casual reception at SBA. Check out all their smiling faces, a bit older, but the same in many ways, on the inside back cover. They had a great turnout and so can you. So get your class together and start planning. We are happy to help.

To everyone, have a joyful and holy holiday season. See you next year!

Sharon Masterson, Editor Director of Communications & Sports Information

CONTENTS Development……………2 Parent Connection………3 " You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working, and in the same way, you learn to love by loving. All those who think to learn in any other way decieve themselves."

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Schools: Teaching Wisdom, Teaching Love

Mission

About Our Faith…………5 Headline News……………8 Achievements……………9 Faculty Focus……………12 On and Off Campus……13 Sports……………………16 Alumni……………………22

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 and Sports Information Sharon Masterson President/Principal George Valadie Director of Admissions Ann O’Leary Advisory Board 2010-2011 Mike Waddell, Chairman Michael Allen Msgr. Peter Buchignani, V.G. Doug Byrnes Julie Clary (’00) Mindy Costabile (Executive Committee) Melanie Craft Chris LeBlanc John Schuman Phil Sisneros Mike Watermeier Don Williams (Executive Committee) Wanda Winnette Pat Wyckoff Beth York Printing Services EM Printing

Correction: In the Summer “On Eagles Wings” the following was left off the Honor Roll of Donors: GIFTS IN HONOR - Library

Paul & Shannon Schuhlein

Provie Rose On Eagles’ Wings magazine is published by the St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Office of Communications.

Change of address or correspondence: Please send all changes to: Editor-On Eagles’ Wings St. Benedict at Auburndale High School 8250 Varnavas Drive Cordova, TN 38016 mastersons@sbaeagles.org ON THE COVER: Spirit Shop offers SBA gear for everyone!

Development SBA Board of Advisors kicks off a new year

By Mike Waddell, President The SBA Board of Advisors has commenced its activities for the 2010/2011 year. The Board’s goal and purpose is to contribute to the success of St. Benedict by assisting Mr. Valadie and the staff in their efforts to continuously improve upon the great “product” that our school offers.

In that regard, the centerpiece of the Board’s agenda this year is a series of presentations on significant strategic and operating areas of the school. These presentations, delivered by Mr. Valadie and the staff, are intended to candidly assess the status of the given area by answering three simple questions:

Where are we?

Where do we want to be?

What are we doing to get there?

Presentations thus far have focused on curriculum, student body and faculty.

We recently welcomed several new members to the Board, as well, to fill vacancies of members whose terms had expired.

Joining the Board are Doug Byrnes, Chris LeBlanc, Phil Sisneros, Wanda Winette and Beth York. We appreciate these individuals agreeing to serve on the Board and look forward to their contributions and to a great year.

Annual Drive benefits from social events Eagle Classic a huge success The 2010 Eagle Classic Golf Tournament was a huge success. We had a lot of golfers enjoying a warm October afternoon at Memphis National in Collierville. We had several winners in the exciting tournament with the team (foursome at left) of Bob Barlow, Pat Durkee, Ernie Dye and Larry Etter placing first with a 49. The team (foursome at right) of Monsignor Peter Buchignani, Greg Gonda, Rodney Schnadelbach and Jim Siano also scored a 49, but placed second in the tie breaker.

Bishop J. Terry Steib (right) of the Diocese of Memphis played the tournament and enjoyed some SBA spirit wear with Father Mike Werkhoven (left), who was in his foursome.

Make your plans for the Spring Fling Fashion Show Plans are underway for our spring event, the Spring Fling Fashion Show, on the evening of Saturday, March 26. If you would like to become involved with planning this event or be a sponsor, contact the school. It should be a fun time.

While offering us the opportunity to gather and have some fun, both of these events also benefit the Annual Fund. Recently you should have received a letter from Mr. Valadie regarding this year’s Annual Fund Drive. We appreciate all the support for SBA each year. The Annual Fund is just another way that we can continue to bring the best education in a moral environment for our students.

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Parent Connection SBA’s old spirit shop closet is now St. Francis of Assisi School’s maintenance shop. Valorie Valle is Director of facilities at the school.

Hankins Family selected for Jenny Award

a few Alumni. We had to work hard to gain recognition and support not only from students, faculty and staff, but from all those who love and support St. Benedict.

Kathy Rybczyk was the driving force, who developed the spirit theme and began a long hard journey to get the Spirit Shop up and running together with the Pep Club and the Alumni Association.

Her efforts have helped us grow and make our mark on the community. In 2007, Kathy retired from her work at St. Benedict leaving a foundation for us to follow.

In the early fall of 2007, I assumed the responsibility of operating the spirit Shop with the help of parent volunteers. Those volunteers are: Julie Bardos, Jill Frierott, Shannon Schuhlein, Dee Ann Van Hoeck, Lisa Yarbro, Cathy James, Diane White, Leslie Addison and our newest volunteer Anita Murphy.

These Ladies have shown the real “Spirit” of our school.

They work hard and volunteer their time and efforts every Thursday at all three lunch periods. All Spirit items can be worn over the uniform every Friday.

Collectively the Spirit Team determines which item to sell to represent our school in the best possible way. The items are practical and prices are reasonable so all can purchase something and wear our spirit clothes and items. Julie Bardos and Jill Frierott are instrumental in the operation as they take inventory and tag items for sale.

Spirit Shop Director Provie This has been a labor of Rose maintains a much larger love on the part of all and spirit shop with an inventory the friendships gained are of SBA gear.

Greg and Cathy Hankins were presented with SBA’s annual Jenny Award at the last home football game of the season.

The Jenny Award is named for St. Benedict’s former student, Jenny Rybczyk, who died in a car accident in the fall following her graduation from SBA. She was an athlete with determination and desire, giving 100% in everything she did.

Each year the Jenny Award is given to adult volunteers who give to the school in various ways - by donating service, time, money or a combination of these in order to benefit all SBA athletes.

This year’s recipients have been active participants in the success and growth of SBA over the years, mostly under the radar, so to speak, as they are truly servants and claim no recognition or glory. Many of the enhancements in our school in the areas of academics and athletics are due to the support of the Hankins, who are worthy recipients of this very special award.

They are the parents of David Hankins, a graduate of the Class of 2010.

Cathy and Greg Hankins (center) receive the Jenny Award for Service to SBA from Athletic Director Greg Stiel (left) and SBA Principal George Valadie (right).

Spirit Shop has gear for any Eagle occasion

By Provie Rose

The SBA’s Spirit Shop got really rolling in the early midnineties when the Eagles’ football team advanced to the State Play-offs. Then AD Sharon Masterson, with the help of the athletic booster club, made sure that spirit wear and decorations were available for students (high school and younger ones, alike), parents and all Eagle fans as the Eagles soared in many sports.

Soon the Spirit Shop came under the direction of Kathy Rbyczyk to continue to engage our students in the spirit of the School. As a young and growing school St. Benedict had only

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Parent Connection MAY 12............... Baccalaureate-Church of the Incarnation, 7:00 pm 13 ...............................Commencement-Hope Church, 7:00 pm 13 .................................................................Project Graduation Party 24-27 ...................................................................................Final exams 27 ............................................................ Last Day of classes, ½ day

a gift from God. As you can see by now this is a community effort to help our school in a fun, but productive way.

In 2008, for the first time, the Spirit Shop was able to give the school a contribution of $5,000. In 2009, a donation of $6,000 was presented. Each year, with the dedication of our volunteers and the growth of SBA school spirit, we hope to continue these contributions to the school.

The Spirit Shop is located on our Web-site at www.sbaeagles. org/store. You will find a photograph of Diocese of Memphis Bishop J. Terry Steib wearing our Spirit clothes and a listing of the items. Some of our shirts are designed by art teacher Laura Beck and all the items are listed and are shown so you can shop and order on line, either by credit card or pay-atpick-up.

SBA spirit gear is available for your all shopping needs.

ADMISSIONS & GUIDANCE INFORMATION ADMISSIONS Applications for the 2011-12 school year are now being accepted. Please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org/ admissions for admissions procedures and to download an application or you may call the Admissions Office at 260-2875 to receive an admissions packet by mail.

THINK SPIRIT! THINK ST. BENEDICT! THINK EAGLES! THINK PRIDE!

PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: All siblings who wish to attend St. Benedict must complete the Application for Admission. If you have questions, please contact Ann OLeary, Director of Admissions, at 260-2875 or olearya@sbaeagles.org.

DECEMBER 17 ...............½ day – End of semester, begin Christmas break 20-21 ..................Holiday Hoops Camp for Girls – Grades 4-8 20-23 ................. Holiday Hoops Boys Invitational Tournament 21-22 .................. Holiday Hoops Camp for Boys – Grades 1-6

GUIDANCE – Parents of seniors (Class of 2011) – if you would like a conference concerning college plans for your child, please E-mail Senior Counselor Mary Cox at coxm@sbaeagles.org. to set up an appointment. Please see the following schedule for College Entrance Testing.

JANUARY 3 .....................................................................................Classes resume 17 ......................................... Martin Luther King Day (no classes) 22-25 ...................................................................... March for Life Trip

ACT TEST DATES Test Date.................................................Registration Deadline Feb. 12, 2011....................................................................Jan. 7. 2011 Apr. 9, 2011..................................................................... Mar. 4, 2011 June 11, 2011................................................................. May 6, 2011

FEBRUARY 21............................................................ Faculty Retreat (no classes) 26 .....................................................Project Graduation Trivia Night 27 ........Crossroads concert – Marcela Pinilla, Colombian Pop

Registration is available online at www.act.com.

SBA Code needed for registration is 430-451.

MARCH 11..........................................................End of 3rd academic quarter 14 ........................................................................... Begin Spring Break 14-17 .........................................Spring Break Camp – Grades 1-6 21 ..................................................................................Classes resume 26 ..................................................................................... Fashion Show 31- April 3......................................Spring Musical-Sound of Music

SAT TEST DATES Test Date.................................................Registration Deadline Jan. 22, 2011................................................................ Dec. 23, 2010 Mar. 12, 2011................................................................Feb. 11, 2011 May 7, 2011...................................................................... Apr. 8, 2011 June 4, 2011.................................................................... May 6, 2011

APRIL 10 .............................. Crossroads Concert – Jazz Guitar Summit 16 ...................................................................................................... Prom 21 .........................Holy Thursday (1/2 day-begin Easter Break) 25 ..................................................................................Classes resume

Registration is available online at www.collegeboard.com.

SBA Code needed for registration is 430-451.

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About Our Faith the side of the road while I get the spare donut and the jack.

This takes all of twenty minutes to change the tire and then I realize that there are absolutely no stores or shops that I recall on this stretch of highway for another 70 miles. How can I drive this heavy car that far on a donut? Sounded like a good opportunity for an adventure.

Parent Connection 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 school hours. Please have student Social Security Number to complete the form.

NEWS FROM HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Our Home and School Association is off and running for the 2010-2011 school year. So far we have sponsored our Freshman-Sophomore Tail-gate night, individual grade parent meetings, the National Honor Society Induction reception, the Junior Ring Mass reception and our teachers have been "treated" to a special day of treats each month (all the teachers really appreciate this effort). We have also assisted in First Friday Adoration.

Our upcoming events include the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon in January.

If you are interested in volunteering or joining Home and School, please contact Barbara Hervey at tellpro@aol.com or Shannon Schuhlein at shineserf1@aol.com.

Happy Holidays from your Home and School!!!

PROJECT GRADUATION I made it to the next exit just a few miles up and made a choice. I go left. Within a mile I see a junkyard. You know… the kind of place people go to get that spare part they need for their car or tractor. A few minutes talking to someone and negotiating and I had a used tire that fit my car. It cost $15.

“You got any idea where I can get this tire filled with air and set on my car?” I asked. “Just a few miles up on the highway.

Turn right. Small gas station with no signs. They’ll do it for you cheap.” “Thanks. God Bless,” I say.

I take it slow, my new tire rigged to my bike rack now waiting to be set on my car so I can make it to Memphis and my new job teaching Theology to tenth graders at St. Benedict. I made it to the next exit and turned right. A few miles down the road and I see the gas station my new friend at the junkyard told me about. We have all driven past this sort of place. Old-school analog gas gauges to tell you how much you bought and how much you owed. I was doubtful they had worked in a while.

The cracks in the driveway told the same…it had been years since anyone thought this place was worthy of repair. The peeling off-white paint told the same story.

I pull the car up to two men smoking cigarettes and talking.

I get out of my dilapidated car. “Y’all help me with this tire?”

“Sure. Passenger side, rear?” It was the only wheel he could not see. “Yep.” “Ok…it’ll take a few minutes.” “No problem,” I said.

Ten minutes later, my new-old tire was ready to take me another three hours to Memphis. I look to the mechanic. “Five

We already have over 100 students from the class of 2011 signed up and paid to attend the Project Graduation party after Commencement Ceremonies on May 13. Our first Trivia Night in November was a huge success. Be sure to mark your calendars for the second Trivia Night on February 26. It’s never too early to get your reservations in, as we always sell out.

Tickets for seniors to attend the Project Graduation party are $125.00 until February 4, when they increase to $150.

If you have questions regarding Trivia Night or Project Graduation contact committee chairs Sissy Aeschliman at 7539166 or Chuck Kantor 218-6439.

“Faith Seventy Miles from Nowhere”

By Patrick Smith, SBA Theology Teacher

So I was on my way to Memphis a year and a half ago.

Highway 78 between Birmingham and Tupelo, car fully loaded and riding low when,“BAM,” I blow a tire going 75! My first job was to take my bike off my trunk rack, remove the rack, take all the boxes and bags out of my truck and place them safely on

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About Our Faith bucks?” he says.” Between the tire and the labor… if I had done this at Walmart it could have cost me $100. (I know because it happened in Florida a few weeks earlier.) But I made it through this adventure for $20. No problems with that tire since.

I can’t be afraid to let God take control. I can’t panic. I have to trust that He will provide. All I need to do is to be willing to act on Faith. Faith is the root and the stem of all great actions.

Without some sort of trust in the Maker that all will turn out well how can be begin to make this a better world?

Sure, I arrived in Memphis and met George Valadie for just the second time with grease on my hands and sweat drenching my T-shirt, but that’s what God provides sometimes.

We encounter situations where we can get upset or angry or sad… but Faith is, by definition, an opportunity to let us see how powerful God is. Seventy miles from the closest tire shop and Faith calms me and it seems to help me find what I need.

It’s the same in the classroom.

Teachers often feel 70 miles from the middle of nowhere and they may justly panic or stress. Seriously, when you have 130 grades to enter by one o’clock on Friday and you haven’t begun grading it till your Friday planning period… what are you going to do? It gets overwhelming at times. When things are like that I remember what I teach my students: “Do not be afraid!” Fear blinds us of the obvious solutions that God immediately provides us. The Faithful remain calm and in that stillness the power and Providence of God reveals itself.

I suppose this is how I live my life. To others it may seem apathetic or even fatalistic. But the way I respond to crises or problem situations is more deeply rooted in Faith. I have Faith that God provides solutions to all of our problems.

And I have Faith that I have been given the abilities with which to successfully address any difficulties. The willingness to use these talents and charisms are the free-will response to Faith.

When I live and when I teach I remember that I have been given gifts and charisms to help me see God at work around me. Why worry? Why be afraid?

We are appreciative for all these people and all those who assist us in our spiritual growth, most especially through prayer.

Know that we are praying for you all!

The following article was written by senior Jackson Butler as he reflected on a dire and life-threatening situation he experienced while on vacation last summer. For his heroic accomplishments, Jackson has developed a sense of something bigger than himself, made everlasting and grateful friends and was headline news in the August 13, 2010 edition of the “The Destin Log” newspaper.

Thanks to all who help us worship

Rescue in the Gulf

Deacon Lightcap presides over Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for First Friday Adoration.

By Khira Albonetti, Theology

By senior Jackson Butler

The students, faculty and staff would like to thank the following people for offering their time, talent and treasure to assist us all in growing closer to Our Lord. First of all, to the priests of our Diocese who have offered many Masses for our students and allowed Christ’s true presence to be in our school; Deacon Chuck Lightcap who has devoted himself to our spiritual growth through his presence, prayers and blessings at First Friday Adoration and Kathy MacDonald who coordinates the prayer warriors for First Friday Adoration and the parents who offer their time to make sure someone is always present; John Angotti who works with our students and encourages them to lift their beautiful voices in praise to Our Lord during the All-School Masses. We would also like to thank Cathy Bascom who hand made our new altar linens and Claire Tolivar who assisted her with the details. They donated their wonderful talents and these beautiful altar linens to our Chapel.

It was a bright sunny day like any other day in Destin, Florida. It was July 7. I got up early that day because I had to work on the beach for Breakaway Beach Services. My job was to pick up beach set-ups and watch the beach. I did not know if the waves were good for surfing or skim boarding, so I brought both boards. As I strapped my boards to the golf cart I was unaware that I was about to make a difference for a family from Texas.

My parents and I arrived at the beach around 11:00 a.m. As my parents went to their chairs, I looked out at the water. There were 10 to 15 foot waves crashing, and a current that could suck you out into the mouth of the sea. I turned my head to see a red flag. Pete Gunn, my boss, came to me and told me what I had to do and we walked back to my golf cart. As he left and I was grabbing for my surfboard, I was unaware that two boys, Grayson Jennings, age 8, and Grayson’s cousin Ryan Howard, age 9, were being sucked out into the sea. My father

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About Our Faith †

In Memoriam

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.

Mary Ann Bailey, 79, mother of long-time SBA football concession volunteer and Jenny Award recipient Clay Bailey, passed away on October 19, 2010.

Robert Caprio, father of Michael ('11) and Aaron ('13) Caprio, passed away on December 6, 1010.

George Ewing Hancock, Sr., 85, father of SBA science teacher Jamie Schneider, passed away on July 23, 2010.

Paul John Jasina, 64, father of SBA alum Paul Jasina (’90), passed away on August 26, 2010.

Patricia Kelly-Donaldson, 58, mother of SBA alum Derek Kelly (’04), passed away on July 30, 2010.

John Thomas, 59 father of alums Brooke Thomas Wilson (’99), Amber Thomas Plass (’01), Drew Thomas (’06) and father-in-law of Tommy Plass (’00), passed away on October 15, 2010.

David Butler and neighbor Gary Landers went out in the water after the kids with boogie boards, but so did Brad Jennings, father and uncle of the children, with nothing to float on.

I remember exactly what the beach looked like as I returned.

People running everywhere screaming, pointing and cries of children. I had no idea what was going on; all I saw was my dad waving and pointing at the beach. I thought he was telling me to hurry and go surf, but as I got closer to him I realized something was wrong. I heard people screaming, “He is still in the water!” I looked and saw two kids, Grayson and Ryan being pulled in and a man, Brad, out in the water. My friend began yelling, “JACKSON GIVE ME YOUR BOARD!” I stared at her with a blank look and then heard my mom yell, “Jackson do not go in the water, you are not a lifeguard.” I looked at my dad as my mom and friend were yelling at me and I said, “I can save him.” He told me, “Go out there.”

I strapped on the leash and ran toward the waves. I heard nothing but the waves and Brad’s voice. I felt nothing. The waves crashing on me did not hurt, my arms paddling 60 yards out were not tired, and I only had one thought going through my mind and that was, I will not allow him to die. I got closer to him and saw his blue-pale face. He was spewing water and I screamed, “Dude grab my board. I am coming to help, try and stay above the water. Do not give up!” As I got closer I slid off my board and pushed it toward him. Immediately he grabbed the board and began spitting up water. I held the board and his arm. I kept telling him, “Hold on do not let go.

You’re safe now.” As we reached shore his wife helped me carry him to shore. We laid him down in a chair and called for an ambulance. He was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with a “non-fatal drowning.”

Brad is alive today with his family in Houston, Texas. He has expressed how glad he was for me being there and how extremely grateful he is. We still keep in touch and I am happy to see him with his family. Every time I see Brad or look at the ocean I think about how, if I was never there he could have died, but I was there and he is alive. “So Others May Live” is what I live by now and I will forever live my life to help and protect others.

Headline News National Merit Scholars announced Four young SBA women, seniors from the class of 2011, have been named National Merit Scholars. Colleen Cummings has been named a National Merit Semifinalist, Leigh Pinkston has been honored as a National Achievement Scholar, Katie Incardona has achieved the National Merit Commended Scholar status and Helena Orgeron has also been named a National Merit Semifinalist. Colleen and Helena qualify to be considered for National Merit Finalists and Scholarships awarded in the spring. Nearly 1.5 million juniors from approximately 22,000 schools across the nation entered the 2011 National Merit Program by taking the preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Only 16,000 semifinalists continue in the competition for 8,400 merit scholarship awards. This group represents one percent of US high school seniors and is made up of the highest scoring entrants in each state. The National Achievement Award won by Leigh Pinkston is part of the National Merit Scholarship Program recognizing academically talented minority students. Katie’s recognition as a Commended Scholar is also a part of the National Merit Scholarship Program recognizing, in this case, approximately 34,000 students nationwide for their exceptional academic promise. Principal George Valadie said, when announcing their selection, “All four

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Headline News U.S. History 3 11 4 6 5 4 World History 3 11 4 9 5 4 Additionally, AP Scholar Awards were awarded to 13 SBA students in the following categories: AP Scholar (granted to students who receive grades of three (3) or higher on three or more AP Exams) – 2010 graduate Briana Averwater, senior John Bamrick, senior Mason Butler, senior Colleen Cummings, 2010 graduate Wes Hendren, senior Patrick Hervey and 2010 graduates Natalie Hogan, Lori McCue, James Riley and Jacob Wiley.

AP Scholar with Distinction (granted to students who receive an average grade of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and grades of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams) – 2010 graduates Michael Chernauskas, Jacob Conroy, Nathan Cummings and Rebekah Herrman.

students are members of the National Honor Society and variety of other honor societies and clubs. They are exceptional students with many talents. They exemplify the ideal SBA students, sharing their talents and work ethics with their school and community. We look for great things in the future from these talented young women.”

SBA students tapped for Academic All-Stars

SBA Has AP Scholars

The annual Commercial Appeal Academic All-Stars program sponsored by CellularSouth has selected four SBA students so far this year.

Senior Colleen Cummings was selected for General Scholarship, junior Allison Fetz was selected for Art, Patrick Hervey for Social Sciences and History and Katie Incardona for General Scholarship. You can check out their outstanding profiles on our web site, www. sbaeagles.org./academicallstars2011.

SBA offers a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses providing students the opportunity to receive college credit.

The following scores reflect the 2009-10 AP highlights. (A score of three and above indicates the probability of college credit, with five being the highest score.)

(Score) (Students) Calculus 3 5 4 3 5 1 English Lang/Comp 3 1 4 6 5 5

Colleen Cummings

English Lit 3 10 4 7 5 2

Allison Fetz

European History 3 6 4 2 Patrick Hervey

Macro Economics 3 3 5 3 Spanish Language

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Statistics 4 2 5 1

Katie Incardona

U.S. Government 3 1 4 3 5 1

Achievements

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Achievements Students representing SBA in the All-Southwest High School Choir are: Ryan Cooper, Katie Incardona, Addie James, Madeline Marconi, Carmen Martinez and Paige Scrivener. Representing SBA in the All-State Honor Choir are: Carmen Matinez-Second Soprano; Paige ScrivenerFirst Alternate and Madeline Marconi-Third Alternate.

Representing SBA in the All-Southwest Jr. High Choir are: Nikki Shah and Katelyn Turner-Second Alto.

The Knowledge Bowl Team moves to the Sweet Sixteen in News Channel 3’s competiton by winning their first round match over Lewisburg (MS.), 160-80, in November. Their next match is in January. TV team members are; Louis DeGruy (captain), Marc Cabe, Colleen Cummings, Peter Trzil and Brandon Lea (alternate).

Senior athletes Julie Eckel and Matt McCurdy are school winners for the annual Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. In addition, Julie was selected one of 10 state finalists for the award which recognizes students who excel in athletics, academics, service and character.

Junior Peter Longoria was chosen a youth representative for the Diocese of Memphis at the 2010 Youth Leadership Camp in its Teens in Ministry program.

Sophomore Katie Ward was nominated for an Ostrander Award for a supporting actress role in the musical 13 that played at Collierville’s Harrell Theatre. SBA’s longtime musical choreographer, Otis Smith, was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Congratulations, SBA, on getting the vote out in the Commercial Appeal’s “Memphis Most” competition. SBA was named the Best Private School in Cordova and Bartlett and in the top five in Memphis over-all.

SBA’s Model UN competed in the DeSoto County Schools event in early November and came away with several awards: Victoria Darling-Outstanding Delegate and Outstanding Resolution, France; Sarah TimminsOutstanding Delegate and Outstanding Resolution, United States; Emily Curran-Participant; Morgan PatrickMost Improved Delegate-Austria; Kathleen Riley-Most Improved Delegate, Turkey; Catherine Mitchner-Most Improved Delegate, United Kingdom; Daven AldrichOutstanding Delegate, Japan; Andrew Lee, Most Improved Delegate, Nigeria. There were six schools participating and approximately 50 participants with 18-21 awards given.

Each delegate submitted two resolutions from a list of topics ahead of time. At the conference, they presented their resolutions and debated using parliamentary procedure. The delegates were judged on the quality of their resolutions, their debating skills and knowledge of Parli-Pro and staying within their country’s character. Six resolutions were selected for Best Resolution, six delegates were selected for Most Improved over the course of the conference and about nine

Best Delegates were selected. The Team also competed in the Arkansas Model UN conference on November 19 & 20 with about 14 other schools from the Mid- South. The Eagles came home with two team awards and five individual awards. Team Awards: Best Position Paper-Russian Federation; Daven Alrdich, Rebecca Butcher, Victoria Darling, Andrew Lee, Charlie Marczynski, Catherine Mitchner, Shannon Rooker, Sarah Timmins. Outstanding Delegation Honorable Mention-Russian Federation; Daven Alrdich, Rebecca Butcher, Victoria Darling, Andrew Lee, Madeleine Lewis, Charlie Marczynski, Catherine Mitchner, Shannon Rooker, Sarah Timmins. Individual Awards: Outstanding Delegate Honorable Mention; Devin Aldrich, Rebecca Butcher, Emily Curran, Victoria Darling, Madeleine Lewis, Catherine Mitchner, Shannon Rooker.

2010-11 STUDENT LEADERS

SGA – President Cody Hubbard, Vice President Katelyn Anderson, Secretary Hannah Zaleski, Treasurer Louis DeGruy, Chaplain Andrew Zazzara, Historian Kaki King; Senior Class Representatives Victoria Darling, Cameron Russell, Jerel Smith, Katherine Stukenborg; Junior Class Representatives Chris Hailey, Caitlin King, Kara Krajenta, Madeleine Lewis; Sophomore Class Representatives Katie Akin, Mariah Bamrick, Brittany Fields, Jessica Focht; Freshman Class Representatives Marella Baccay, Madison Durkee, Katie Morgan, Jill Stark Senior Class – President John Bamrick, Vice President Bradlee Kinney, Secretary Erica Ring, Treasurer Elizabeth Skretkowicz Junior Class – President Kail Powers, Vice President Michael Robinson, Secretary Brittany Taylor, Treasurer Alexa Tooker, Chaplain Lindsey Wells, Prom Chairman Valerie Holmes Sophomore Class – President Payton Powers, Vice President Zach Favorite, Secretary Addie James, Treasurer Kathleen Bray, Chaplain Neely VanFrank Freshman Class – President Jacob Lawrence, Vice President Pauline Cabe, Secretary Alyssa Williams, Treasurer Andrew Lee, Chaplin Lucky Krog Art Club – President Ellie Prince, Secretary Sumita Montgomery, Treasurer Patrick Murphy Benedicteens – Leadership Committee Katherine

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Achievements Knickerbocker, Daniel LaForce, Michael Robinson, Paige Scrivener Club St. Jude – President Kail Powers, Vice President Ann Wallace, Secretary, Caroline Sabbatini, Treasurer Valerie Holmes Computer Club – President Trey McGinnis, Secretary Ellie Prince, Treasurer Harold Pierson Engineering Club – President Peter Trzil, Vice President Matt Murphy, Secretary Marissa Boulanger Fashion Club – Chairs Rachel Thompson, Mary Beth Weber French Club (Le Cercle Francais) – President Megan Singer, Vice President Allie Cumings, Secretary Allie Heirigs, Treasurer Alexis Bingham, Social Chairmen Sarah Hogan, Halle Urban German Club – President Keely Mantel, Vice President Payton Powers, Secretary Tim Maginn Key Club – President Shannon Rooker, Vice President Jenny Mills, Secretary Sarah Votsmier, Treasurer Matt Chernauskas Knowledge Bowl – Captain Louis DeGruy Literary Club - Chairmen Vivian Beltran, Jerel Smith Model UN – Secretary General/President Victoria Darling, Undersecretary General/Vice President Shannon Rooker, Secretariat Sarah Timmins Mu Alpha Theta – President Louis DeGruy, Vice President Paul Wagner, Secretary Marissa Boulanger, Treasurer Luke Griesmer, Chaplain Liz Skretkowicz, Historian Alanna Murphy National Honor Society – President Matt McCurdy, Vice President Louis DeGruy, Secretary Sarah Patchen, Treasurer Chandler Williams, Chaplain Katherine Knickerbocker, Director of Academic Advancement Colleen Cummings National Thespian Society – Co-Presidents Mary-Kate Henderson, Mary Katherine Langley, Vice President Michael Robinson, Secretary Paige Scrivener, Treasurer Madeline Marconi Newspaper The Eagle’s Eye – Editor Kelsey Climer, Graphics Editor John Hofer Pep Club – President Andrew Tarsi, Vice President Christine Lake Photography Club – Lindsey Wells, Vice President Megan Singer, Recorder Elissa Brooks SADD – Matt Chernauskas, Luke Griesmer, DJ Malone, Zachary Noelke Senior Retreat Leaders – President Julie Eckel, Members Katelyn Anderson, John Bamrick, Tim Barczak, Angelo Bologna, Monica Brint, Rebecca Butcher, Jackson Butler, Mason Butler, Kate Caldwell, Kelsey Climer, Derek Crowder, Victoria Cullen, Symone Daniels, Victoria Darling, Louis DeGruy, Nickel Ebbing, Patrick Fetz, Jeffrey Hebert, Mary-Kate Henderson, Patrick Hervey, Cody Hubbard, Leah Kiernozek, Ashley Magnifico, DJ Malone, Tanner Mariencheck, Rex McKenzie, Jenny Mills, Rachel Nevle, Anna Pallme, Marshall Quarles, Amelia Rodriguez, Cameron Russell, Rachel Schuman, Liz Skretkowic, Catherine Stukenborg, Peter Trzil, Jake Tucci, Ryan Van Hoeck, Aaron Vasquez, Paul Wagner,

Trey Wilkins, Chandler Williams, Grace Yarbro, Melanie Yerger, Hannah Zaleski, Andrew Zazzara Spanish Club Officers – President Brittany Taylor, Vice President Elizabeth Packard, Secretary Alanna Murphy, Treasurer Anne Marie Miller Spanish Honor Society – President Sarah Patchen, VicePresident Anna Pallme, Secretary Rhiannon Black, Treasurer Megan Watson Teens for Life – Chairmen Tim Barczak, Louis DeGruy, Kaitlyn Favorite, Charlie Marczynski, Natalie Phillips, Lindsey Wells Yearbook The Talon – Editors Liz Skretkowicz, Catherine Stukenborg

Students’ art selected for permanent display St. Benedict students, Erin Peel and Dillon Allen, have had their art pieces chosen for permanent display at St. Francis Hospital on Park Avenue. The pieces of original student work were selected from past art shows and presented to the hospital as a thank you for their continued support of the arts in the Catholic Schools and hosting the annual Fine Arts Exhibit each spring. Three students actually were chosen from that collection to have work permanently displayed, the two from St. Benedict and one from St. Dominic School. Erin’s work was created when she was in the seventh grade at St. Francis (she is now a freshman) and Dillon’s work was done last year as a freshman.

On hand for the presentation were (from left) Catholic

Schools Fine Arts Director Laurie Cotros, Secretary of Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. Mary McDonald, St. Dominic art teacher Lynn Lofton, St. Francis art teacher, DeEtta Jones, Erin Peel, SBA Director of Academics Beth Brock, SBA art teacher Shirley Lile and Dillon’s father Mike Allen. Dillon was unable to attend the ceremony.

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Achievements Saba Scholarship awarded to Katherine Knickerbocker In the Winter/Spring 2010 issue of On Eagles’ Wings, we announced a new scholarship in memory of Nabil “Bill” Saba established by his family after his untimely death in 2006 at the young age of 37. The Saba family holds SBA near to their heart and wanted to remember Bill through this scholarship by honoring a worthy student who appreciates the education received here.

The first Nabil “Bill” Scholarship was awarded to senior Katherine Knickerbocker for her essay, “How my St. Benedict Education Will Help me Succeed in College.” In her essay, Katherine gave tribute to the teachers she has had at SBA over the years, particularly for their encouragement and helping her develop a good work ethic and study habits. She feels that this foundation will follow through college, where she plans to study and work towards becoming a teacher herself.

Presenting this year’s scholarship award were members of the Saba family; Amira Saba (center right), mother of Bill and his sister Kathy Saba (right). Mr. Valadie was also on hand for the presentation to Katherine (center) along with her parents Jon and Janna Knickerbocker (back row).

SBA seniors gain Eagle Scout recognition Senior Brett Barnett achieved his Eagle Scout rank and was inducted at a ceremony in the SBA chapel on November 5. He is in Scout Troop 457 with St. Francis Church. For his Eagle project he led a crew at St. Francis Church to add 11 energy-efficient security spotlights in the courtyard, to mulch the flowerbeds and pressure wash the fountain and benches.

He finished his project in May in time for the Church’s 25th Anniversary kick-off and reception in the courtyard. Brett passed his Board of Review in September.

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Brett (center) with his father (left) and Scoutmaster Kevin Rawon.

Wade Cline also earned his Eagle Scout rank on October 5. After completion of his requirements, the Eastern Board of Review conferred his Eagle Rank.

Faculty Focus St. Benedict High School staff recognized with awards Several St. Benedict High School faculty and staff were recently honored at the Memphis Catholic Schools Professional Day with awards denoting years of service and exemplary teaching.

They are congratulated by Dr. Mary McDonald (right), Secretary of Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Memphis.

Spanish Department Chair Laura Burke received the Immaculate Heart of Mary Award for dedication, commitment, self-sacrifice and kindness to everyone as she represents the heart of Catholic education; Positive Learning Utilizing Strategies Special Needs Program (PLUS) Director Robin Moore received the 20-years of service to Catholic Schools Award; Math Department Chair Annette Dabaldo received the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for teachers who design and

named Volleyball Coach of the Year for 2009-10 by TSSAA (Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association).

The award was given for her success in coaching at the high school level and for displaying the high ideals of integrity and ethics and for the examples of citizenship and sportsmanship in her coaching. Because of this state honor, she is being considered for the Sectional Volleyball Coach of the year by the National Federation of High School (NFHS) Coaches Association. Coach Buchanan has led her teams to multiple State Tournaments with two Runner-up wins and the State Championship in 2009.

New Additions to the Eagle’s Nest

successfully implement teaching techniques in the classroom; Office Assistants Vicki Miller and Nancy Valadie received Good Samaritan Awards for persons emulating the Good Samaritan in the Gospel and showing compassion in Catholic schools; Communications Director Sharon Masterson also received the 20-years of Service to Catholic Schools Award; Theology and Math teacher John Paul Masterson received the St. John Neumann Outstanding Service Award for exhibiting outstanding organizational skills and mission in spreading the Good News of Christ to the school community; PLUS teacher and Yearbook Sponsor Tammi Ford received the Sister Ruth Ann Schmitt Award for exhibiting outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment in providing educational opportunities for special needs students; Computer Chair and Volleyball and Track Coach Janet Daleke received the St. Sebastian Coaching Award for consistently exhibiting in words and actions an attitude of Christian sportsmanship and maintaining high expectations for Christian behavior from players.

Dr. McDonald, who is a former principal at St. Benedict, also received the 35-years of Service to Catholic Schools Award.

SBA Coach Named TSSAA Volleyball Coach of the Year SBA’s Head Volleyball Coach Angie Buchanan was recently

Math teacher Pandora Stafford welcomed new son, Daniel Tillman Stafford, on August 19 at Veterans 2:52 p.m., St. Benedict High School students celebrate Day weighing in at 8 lbs., 7 oz. and 22” with prayer, music, a tribute to the Flag and along. video visit from a special friend

SBA's Lady Eagles Head Soccer Coach Julie Knowles welcomed daughter, Knowles, on

St. Benedict studentsAddyson honoredJulia veterans on November September 7 at 11:35 p.m., weighing in at 6 lbs., oz., 11 with a musical tribute and standing ovation for the 4veterans and 19" long. in attendance.

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On & Off Campus St. Benedict High School students celebrate Veterans Day with prayer, music, a tribute to the Flag and a video visit from a special friend

St. Benedict students honored veterans on November 11 with a musical tribute and standing ovation for the veterans in attendance.

Principal George Valadie introduced the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus-Deacon Lee R Hurst Assembly (a Catholic organization of men from Bartlett, Cordova and Fayette County, and whose mission is charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism).

They presented the flags and called the students to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing for the National Anthem provided by the SBA orchestra and choir. The Knights, who included many veterans, then posted the colors followed by the presentation of the POW-MIA Flag, explaining that it will never be posted until every POW-MIA is found. This was followed by SBA Eagle Scouts demonstrating the proper way to fold the American Flag, while Knights’ representative John Stratman described the symbolism of each step.

given to charity. This year, they chose the “Hope for Warriors” program that grants wishes to wounded soldiers. Brendan’s wish is to have a home built that will accommodate him with the wounds he received in battle. He was wounded on Easter Sunday in 2009 and lost three limbs with multiple other injuries when an EFP (explosively formed projectile) bomb struck the vehicle in which he was riding. He later had to have the only limb left (a leg) amputated, as well. He is a quadruple amputee. Through the Penny Wars the students raised $2,000 towards the effort of providing Brendan with his home. In the video, he described for the students how he sustained his injuries, but also how he is overcoming them with his four new prostheses that are providing limbs for him to function and walk on his own. He explained that he was always an athlete and intends to continue and that if someone tells him he can’t or shouldn’t do something, it gives him determination to prove otherwise. During the video presentation, not a sound could be heard in the student audience, except some sniffles from the tears that were flowing.

Following the video with Brendan, Mr. Stratman reminded the students that it is because of a soldier, down through the history of our country, that we have the freedoms we enjoy.

Mr. Valadie, then, introduced those veterans in attendance; they included parents and grandparents of students and some retired military that are SBA faculty and staff members along with those represented by the Knights of Columbus. Representing the military were: Rick Morning, USMC (Ret), Neal Walls, US Army (Ret); Tom Welsh, US Navy (active); Kim Brichacek, US Navy (active); Viet Nam Veteran Colette Irene Follin, US Navy (Ret); Mike Murphy, US Navy Reserve; World War II Veteran Henry McCrarey, Army Air Force (Ret), who received a standing ovation when he was introduced; Cain Carson USMC Reserve (Ret), Jack DeFer, US Army (Ret), Viet Nam Veteran Jack Schenkel, USAF (Ret); Jim Schenkel, US Army Reserves and Ken Fancher US Navy Reserves. The SBA Eagle Scouts represented were seniors Brett Barnett, Louis DeGruy and Andrew Zazzara and junior Matt Murphy. Coordinator of the ceremony was SBA faculty member Mary Lou Stauffer.

After the flag demonstration, the students heard, by video, from SPC Brendan Marrocco (23), an injured soldier that the school adopted through the Student Government Association.

Each year during Homecoming Week, SBA students have a variety of spirit activities one of which is the Penny Wars. This competition between classes generates money that is annually

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On & Off Campus SBA Show Choir opens Angotti Christmas Concert benefitting Villa Vianney and St. Martin de Porres Shrine Extraordinary Love, A Christmas concert with John Angotti & Friends is Sun, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts.

The St. Benedict Celebration Troupe and Show Choir join nationally acclaimed recording artist John Angotti & Friends for a special Christmas celebration featuring several Memphis artists.

This family concert is being held to benefit the Memphis Diocesan home for retired priests, The Villa Vianney, and the St. Martin de Porres Shrine & Institute at St. Peter’s Church.

This is a headliner event and a tremendous honor for the SBA choir to open the show and serve as a back-up vocal group for the very talented Angotti. He is often seen at SBA for All-School Masses and other events. He is highly complimentary of the young talent at SBA and therefore invited them to join him for this exciting event.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000 and Cannon Center Box Office at 576-1269.

Key Club members and “friends” following their participatin in the Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s in November. Their goal was to raise $200.00, but were so successful that they were able to donate $830.00.

We hope you have enjoyed the new banners designed by art teacher Laura Beck. Be sure to take time to read the messages about SBA soaring in success.

There’s a lot going on in Eagle Country

The soft lighting at dusk of the rotunda makes for a beautiful backdrop following the wedding in SBA’s Chapel of Mr. and Mrs. Valadie’s daughter Meg and new husband Jeremy Dunn.

In September, Opera Memphis provided two artists-inresidence to speak, and perform, for Honors and AP World History students about the connections between ancient Egypt and the Opera, "Aida.”

There were student activities, discussions and the artists’ performance of some of the music from the Opera, which was staged at the Cannon Center.

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On & Off Campus SBA’s former principals celebrate St. Francis honor

SBA’s Homecoming was a huge success with a win over Manassas, 52-30. The highlight, of course, of the night besides sophomore Jordan Wilkins’ record-breaking rushing yardage of 334 yards, was the introduction of the Homecoming Court and crowning of this year’s queen. Ashley Magnifico was chosen by the students as this year’s queen in a senior court of seven students. A member of the 2009 Court, Katie Jarvis, was on hand to present Ashley with her crown. Mr. Valadie and Ashley’s dad also joined in with congratulations.

The 2010 Homecoming Court

Siblings seem to always be part of SBA’s Homecoming ceremony. Here (from left) are sophomore Ainsley LeBlanc, her father Chris LeBlanc and senior Chelsea LeBlanc. Next to them are Rodney Hubbard, senior daughter Cody Hubbard and sophomore Crain Hubbard.

St. Francis of Assisi School has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the US Department of Education. Principal Beth York received the award from the President in Washington in November. Following that ceremony, the school held a “Blue Ribbon Celebration” and invited previous SBA principals when it was a unit school (4k-12 grades). Dr. Mary McDonald, Superintendent of Catholic Schools and former SBA Principal joined former principal Frank Linxwiler (left) and current SBA Principal George Valadie (right) following the ceremony.

Displaying the SFA Flag of Excellence at the ceremony were (from left): Mr. Valadie, Monsignor Peter Buchignani, Pastor of St. Francis Church; Ron Childers, special guest from WMC-TV News; SFA Principal Beth York; Fr. Martin Orjanioke, Associate Pastor at St. Francis Church; Dr. McDonald; Fr. Stephen Kenny, Pastor of St. Philip Church and former Associate at St. Francis and Mr. Linxwiler.

SBA students have opportunity for International Study Abroad college credit Travel with an SBA group to England, Scotland and Ireland in June, 2011 to see the London sights, visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and tour Oxford and York. Climb over Warwick Castle and be a knight for a day. Enter underground Endinburgh Castle in Scotland, one of the most reputed haunted places on earth and search for signs of the paranormal. Do an Irish jig on the banks of the Liffey River in Dublin and visit Christ’s Church College and the Book of Kells. This is experiential learning that will last for a lifetime. The school sponsored trip is June 13-22, 2011 and there is still space available for SBA students, parents, faculty and friends.

View and register for the trip online at www://educationaltravel.com login with uk2011 password london. Call Sandi Chando at 372-4518 or email sandra. chando@sfaschool.cdom.org for details.

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Alexa Armstrong Alexa Armstrong Freshmen 2009-2010 Hailey Baioni Morgan Baioni Alexa Armstrong Mariah Bamrick Mariah Bamrick Hailey Baioni Brianna Berg Brianna Berg Mariah Bamrick Betterton OliviaOlivia Betterton Brianna Berg Avery Black Avery Black Olivia Betterton Holly Black HollyAvery Black Black Alexander Bolds HollyBolds Black Alexander Kathleen Bray Alexander Kathleen BrayBolds Justin Bresee Kathleen Justin BreseeBray Aleksandr Brown Justin Bresee Aleksandr Brown Brandon Brown Aleksandr Brown Brandon Brown Richard Caruso Brandon Brown Richard Caruso Chase Colling Richard Caruso Chase Colling William Comfort Chase Colling William Comfort John Cordera William Comfort John Cordera Charles (Anthony) Denegri John Cordera Anthony Denegri Sarah Donlon Charles (Anthony) Denegri Sarah Donlon Katherine Duszak Sarah Donlon KateEmily Duszak Faquin Katherine Duszak Emily Faquin Katelyn Frierott Emily Faquin Katelyn Frierott Michael Gaffney Katelyn Frierott Sophomores Michael Gaffney Cullen Glasgow Wendy2009-2010 Alyea Sophomores 2009-2010 Michael Gaffney Wendy Alyea Cullen Glasgow Richard Haff, III Ivy-Lynn Anderson Cullen Glasgow Wendy Alyea Ivy-Lynn Anderson Trey HaffHaney Kristen Courtney Bond Richard Haff, III Ivy-Lynn Anderson Courtney Bond Kristen Haney Nathan Harty Marissa Boulanger Kristen Haney Courtney Bond Marissa Boulanger Rebecca Haskins Chelsea Casaccia Nathan Harty Nathan Harty Marissa Boulanger Chelsea Casaccia Andrew Holliday* Matthew Chernauskas Rebecca Haskins Rebecca Haskins Chelsea Casaccia Matthew Chernauskas Rodney (Crain) Hubbard, II Ryan Cooper Andrew Holliday* Andrew Holliday* Matthew Chernauskas Bret James Alexandra Cumings Ryan Cooper Crain Hubbard Rodney (Crain) Hubbard, II Ryan Cooper Peri Jones Hunter Donohue Allie Cumings Bret Bret James James Alexandra Cumings James (Joey) Kleber, III Jon Erstine Hunter Donohue Peri Peri Jones Jones Hunter Donohue Madison Lessley RichardErstine Ewing Patrick Joey Kleber James (Joey) Kleber, III Jon Erstine Caitlin McCurdy Allison Fetz Richard Madison Lessley Madison Lessley RichardEwing Ewing Paul Mitchell Alexandria Graziosi Allison Caitlin McCurdy Caitlin McCurdy AllisonFetz Fetz Alexandria PaulPaul Mitchell Mitchell AlexandriaGraziosi Graziosi

Luke LukeGriesmer Griesmer Catherine Holmes Cathy Holmes Luke Griesmer Robert Jeffrey Jake Jeffrey Catherine Holmes Carlie King Robert CarlieJeffrey King Kara Krajenta CarlieKrajenta King Kara John Lawson, Jr. Kara Krajenta John Lawson Joshua Lerma John Lawson, Jr. Josh Lerma Madeleine Lewis Joshua Lerma Madeleine Lewis Mackenzie Logue Madeleine Lewis Mackenzie Logue Carmen Martinez Mackenzie Logue Carmen Martinez Anna McCrarey Carmen Martinez Anna JessicaMcCrarey Miller Anna McCrarey Jessica Miller Elizabeth Packard Jessica Miller Elizabeth Packard Jessica Peel Elizabeth Packard Jessie Peel Kaitlyn Peperone Jessica Peel Kaitlyn ElizabethPeperone Rapalo Kaitlyn Peperone Elizabeth Rapalo Rachel Sowell Elizabeth Rapalo Rachel Sowell Joshua Stoddard Rachel Sowell Josh CaitlinStoddard Terry Joshua Stoddard Caitlin Terry Craig Thillen Caitlin Terry CraigTooker Thillen Alexa Craig Thillen AlexaVerhaak Tooker Amanda Alexa Tooker Casey Wagner Amanda Verhaak Amanda Verhaak Molly Wagner* Casey Wagner Casey Wagner MollyWagner* Wagner* Molly

Juniors 2009-2010

Juniors 2009-2010

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Kristian Kayley (Kayley) Coggin Coggin Victoria Cullen Cullen Kristian Victoria (Kayley) Coggin Julie Eckel* Julie Eckel* Victoria Cullen Kaitlyn Favorite Kaitlyn Favorite Julie Eckel* James Gilman Gilman KaitlynJay Favorite Holly Graham* Holly Graham* James Gilman Joseph Hale HollyJoseph Graham* Hale Bryan (Patrick) Hervey Joseph HaleHervey Patrick Jonathan Holliday BryanJonathan (Patrick) Hervey Holliday Trevor Jenkins Jonathan Holliday Trevor Jenkins Mikayla (Storm) Jones Trevor Jenkins Storm Jones Hannah Kurtz MikaylaHannah (Storm) Jones Kurtz Hannah Lacroix Hannah Kurtz Hannah Lacroix Christine Lake Hannah LacroixLake Christine Allison Lynch Christine Lake Allison Lynch Tanner Mariencheck Allison Lynch Tanner Mariencheck Matthew McCurdy TannerMatt Mariencheck McCurdy Marley Mitchell Matthew McCurdy Mitchell Mary Marley (Katie) Norris Marley Mitchell Norris SarahKatie Patchen Mary Sarah (Katie) Norris Patchen Marshall Quarles Sarah Patchen Marshall Erica Ring Quarles Marshall Quarles Erica Ring Shannon Rooker Erica Ring Shannon Rooker Rachel Schuman Shannon Rooker Rachel Schuman Sarah Schuman Rachel Schuman Sarah Schuman Taylor Seaman Sarah Schuman Taylor Seaman Allison Siano Taylor Seaman Allison Siano Rebecca Siano Allison Siano Rebecca Siano Elizabeth Skretkowicz Rebecca Siano Liz Skretkowicz Catherine Stukenborg Elizabeth Skretkowicz Catherine Stukenborg Peter Trzil Catherine Stukenborg Peter Trzil Ryan Van Hoeck Peter Trzil Ryan Van Hoeck Paul Wagner* Ryan Van Hoeck Paul Wagner* Trey Wilkins Paul Wagner* Trey Wilkins Chandler Williams Trey Wilkins Chandler Williams Saeed Zarshenas Chandler Williams Saeed Zarshenas Shahram Zarshenas Saeed Zarshenas Shahram Zarshenas Shahram Zarshenas

*Iron Eagle Award Recipient (played 3 sports school year) *Iron Eagleduring Awardthe Recipient (played 3 sports during the school year)

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Sports SBA athletes are competitive over the summer Senior Michael Caprio vaulted to a top 20 finish at the AAU Junior Olympic games in August in Norfolk, VA. This follows a fourth place finish at the AAU Regional finals in July in Knoxville and a first place finish at the USA Track and Field Tennessee championship in Nashville in June.

Senior soccer star Julie Eckel was selected to play in the Tennessee State Soccer Association’s exhibition match in July in Chattanooga between players from the Tennessee Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the South Korea U17 Girls National Team.

The team from South Korea was training in Atlanta for several weeks in advance of the under-17 Women's World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago in September. The game was 0-0 at the half but South Korea scored two goals in the second half to win 2-1.

Sophomore and Soaring Eagles Track Club member Colin Pitawanakwat (left) placed second in the 3000M race (intermediate level) in the Regional Junior Olympic Meet held in Monroe, LA in July. The Region Meet included teams from all over the south. The top three finishers advanced to the National Junior Olympic meet, but Colin was not able to compete due to a previous commitment.

Senior Symone Daniels and sophomore Madison Luckett were members of the Memphis Elite 16U Girls’ Basketball Team, sponsored by Landers Ford of Southaven, who advanced to the National Championship in Orlando and finished as national runner-up.

Symone’s dad, Eric, was coach of the team and serves as an SBA assistant girls basketball coach.

FALL SPORTS WRAP –

Cross Country - Both the boys and girls teams finished second in the WTCCL County Championships, advancing them to State action. At the State Meet, the boys had a fourth place finish overall out of 11 teams and placed above all other West Region, Division II-AA teams. The girls finished sixth overall out of 11 teams.

Golf - Boys and Girls Golf had good seasons with the boys finishing 18-23 for the year and the girls finishing third in the region match to advance to the state.

Football – The Eagles had a winning 6-5 record in what was an exciting year of football. A lot of school records were broken over the season, most notably, the single game rushing record of 334 yards by sophomore Jordan Wilkins in the Homecoming win over Manassas. Look for great things to come in Eagles’ football.

Girls Soccer – The Lady Eagles had a great year with an 8-3-5 record and a second place finish in the region. This advanced them to the State Quarterfinals, again, this year.

Volleyball – Another outstanding year for SBA volleyball teams. The freshmen, JV and varsity teams all finished with winning records – the Freshmen were 18-1, with tournament wins; the JV were 29-2, also with tournament wins. The varsity advanced to State action, again, this year and finished as State runner-up and with a record of 27-14. They were ranked in the

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Cheer & Dance - The SBA cheer and dance squads have had another great fall in competitions. In mid-November, the varsity dance team took first place in the Mid-South Regionals and the JV dance team finished second in their division. The varsity cheer team qualified for Nationals by taking first place. In the State competition on November 20, the varsity dance team placed fifth in Pom and second in Hip Hop and the JV dance squad captured the first place trophy in Hip Hop. The varsity cheer team finished as State runner-up out of five teams in the large school division. Also for cheer, Hannah Scott and Katie Zazzara have been selected for this year’s Intelligence Team (“IT”), an internship for Varsity Brands Corporation.

Symone Daniels signs with Drake Lady Eagles basketball star, Symone Daniels (forward), who had verbally committed to Division I Drake University of the Missouri Valley Conference, signed a National Letter of Intent on National Early Signing Day in November.

Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game taps SBA player and coach

Head Football Coach Mike David was selected to coach in the Auto Zone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game on Dec. 11 at MUS. He assisted Coach Rahnmann Slocum of Fairley High School for the "Red Team." Coach David had the opportunity to coach SBA senior running back Trey Wilkins who was selected an All-Star.

On hand for the festivities were the SBA Basketball Staff, (back row-from left) team statistician Don Williams, Assistant Coach Caitlin Doyle Motte (’03) and Head Women’s Coach Don Sebren.(Seated-from left) Symone’s sister Danielle Ballard, her Mother Tomiko Daniels, Symone and her father Eric Daniels, also an SBA Assistant Coach.

Trey Wilkins Chosen Touchdown Club Player of the Week St. Benedict wide receiver, Trey Wilkins, was the first Offensive Player of the Week honoree at the Memphis Touchdown Club at their luncheon in August. Trey is an All-State and All-Metro player and a four-year starter for the Eagles. Trey (center) is congratulated by Touchdown Club President Bill Harper (left) and SBA’s Head Coach Mike David (right).

SBA senior running back Trey Wilkins receives his Touchdown Club Award from AutoZone Liberty Bowl Executive Director Steve Ehrhart.

Baseball breaks ground on new field house We’re sure you have noticed that the third base dugout at the Eagles ball field has been leveled and construction is beginning for a new two-level field house which will include a new press box, locker area, coaches’ area, storage and public restrooms.

Because of the committed efforts of many (parents, alumni parents, school and diocesan officials) and the wonderful generosity of some anonymous donors, this enhancement is possible. Plans are to have an official dedication upon completion and near the opening of the 2011 season.

In the history of SBA this is one of many major enhancements for our athletic program. In baseball, there was the initial version of the field. Then there was the addition of lights. Not too long ago, we replaced rickety wooden bleachers and a scorer’s hut with the ones we currently enjoy. Another generous donor helped us build new and better dugouts, a concession stand as well as the batting cage along Chimneyrock. Then we’ve added another batting cage, an incredible scoreboard and a most impressive outfield fence.

Every single one has been made possible by the kindness and generosity of people who decided to share from the resources they had to benefit the students of SBA. Sometimes that included their own child and sometimes they didn’t have a single baseball player in their family. That sort of giving always amazes and inspires us.

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Sports Boys & Girls Basketball Schedule

Date Location Nov 16 Houston Nov 16 Brighton Nov 20 Brighton Nov 19 Home Nov 22 Away Nov 23 Away Central HS Nov 26 Turkey Jam Nov 26 Cleveland,TN Central HS Nov 27 Turkey Jam Nov 27 Cleveland, TN Nov 30 Home Dec 1 Away Dec 2 Home Dec 3 Away Dec 4 Home Dec 6 Home Dec 9 Home Dec 11 Home Dec 11 Home Dec 16-18 Ms Bl. Ch Dec 17 Away Dec 18 Home Dec 20-22 Home Dec 27-30 Away Jan 3 Home Jan 4 Home Jan 5 Home Jan 6 Away Jan 6 Away Jan 7 Away Jan 7 Away Jan 10 Home Jan 11 Home Jan 12 Away Jan 13 Home Jan 14 Home Jan 17 Home Jan 17 Away Jan 20 Away Jan 20 Away Jan 21 Away Jan 22 Home Jan 24 Away Jan 24 Home Jan 25 Home Jan 27 Home Jan 28 Home Jan 31 Away Jan 31 Away Feb 1 Home Feb 3 Away Feb 3 Away Feb 4 Away Feb 7 Home Feb 7 FedEx Forum Feb 8 Home Feb 8-12 SBA Feb 11 Home Feb 14-17 TBA Feb. 18-19 TBA Feb 25-26 TBA Mar 3-5 Nashville H of C – Hall of Champions

Opponent H of C Houston H of C Brighton H of C Obion H of C TRA Collegiate School Munford West Memphis Cleveland HS HW Byars Bradley Central Millington Collierville Briarcrest Bartlett Bartlett FCA St. George’s Collierville Fr. Ryan Holiday Hoop Fest St. George’s Marshall SBA Holiday Hoops Dragon Fire Briarcrest Brighton St. George’s MUS Briarcrest Hutchison* MUS* CBHS FCA Germantown St. George’s Briarcrest* Bartlett Harding St. Agnes* Harding CBHS* Collegiate School Briarcrest FCA MHEA MUS MUS/Hutchison* St. George's CBHS MHEA Collierville St. George’s Briarcrest* Harding Marion HS (ILL) FCA FR. Tournament CBHS/St. Agnes* Region Tour.

Crossover Games Sub-State State Tourn. * – Region Games

C Girls

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Sports

February 7th, 2011, 2:30 P.M.

AT THE FEDEX FORUM

Each ticket will grant access to both the high school basketball game and the

game that night at 7:00pm.

Everyone coming from St. Benedict will receive a discounted ticket rate.

This game will sellout, so tickets must be booked in advance!

Purchase tickets contact Martin Taggart at 901-205-1459 or mtaggart@grizzlies.com

Boys & Girls Swimming Schedule Date

Meet

Location

Nov 6

1:00 pm

Bartlett Rec Center

Dec 2

7:00 pm

St. George’s HS

Dec 4

11:30 am

Bartlett Rec Center

Dec 11

Germantown Invitational TBA

Germantown Centre

Dec 16

7:00 pm

St. George’s

Jan 8

9:30 am

Bartlett Rec Center

Jan 18

5:00 pm

St. George’s HS

Jan 29

Shelby County Championships

Univ. of Memphis

Feb 11/12

State Championships

UT-Knoxville

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Sports Boys & Girls Bowling Schedule Date

Boys Opponent

Girls Opponent

Oct 14 Oct 19 Oct 21 Oct 26 Oct 28 Nov 4 Nov 9 Nov 11 Nov 16 Nov 18 Nov 30 Dec 7 Dec 9 Jan 6

W 15-12 Lausanne W 26-1 Briarcrest W 23-4 Harding W 20.5-6.5 CBHS W 20.5-6.5 MUS W 24.5 2.5 Briarcrest W 22.5-4 Lausanne W 19-8 CBHS W 18-9 MUS W 24.5-2.5 Harding W 17-10 Lausanne W 24-3 Briarcrest W 19-8 CBHS Harding

W 26-1 Hutchison W 25-2 Briarcrest W 18-9 Harding L 15-12 St. Agnes W 23-4 St. Mary’s W 23-4 Briarcrest W 24-3 Hutchison L 21-6 St. Agnes W 16-11 St. Mary’s W 23-4 Harding W 25-2 Hutchison W 24-3 Briarcrest L 23-4 St. Agnes Harding

SBA Boys are region champs and SBA Girls are region runner-up. Both teams advance to state action in late January

Wrestling Schedule Date Nov 23 Nov 26 Nov 30 Dec 3/4 Dec 8

Opponents Brighton, Cordova JV & VAR Dragon Classic JV Bartlett, Southwind JV & VAR Blackhorse Tournament VAR Bolton, Kingsbury JV & VAR

Location SBA Collierville Bartlett Houston HS Bolton

Dec 9 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 29 Jan 4 Jan 7/8 Jan 8 Jan 11 Jan 15 Jan 18 Jan 21/22 Jan 22 Jan 25 Jan 28

Collierville JV & VAR Tullahoma Duals JV & VAR Franklin Rebel Inv. JV & VAR Forrest Rocket Duals JV & VAR Germantown JV & VAR Fr. Ryan Invitation VAR Centennial Cougar Tourney JV Briarcrest , MUS JV & VAR Briarcrest Dawg Fights JV & VAR CBHS JV & VAR Southeast Prep Slam VAR Freshman City Championships Arlington, St. George JV & VAR Regional Duals

Feb 4/5

TSSAA State Duals

Feb 18/19

TSSAA State Tourn.

Collierville Tullahoma, TN Franklin, TN Chapel Hill, TN Germantown Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Briarcrest Briarcrest SBA Atlanta, GA Cordova Arlington MUS Williamson County Expo Center Williamson County Expo Center

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Alumni News CLASS NOTES from Auburndale and

St. Benedict at Auburndale

1996 Andrea Kronberg Gillespie owns AK Designs, LLC, an interior design firm. She lives with husband David (’95) and daughter Maybree in Eads. They visited the SBA press box at the Homecoming football game when Andrea’s Dad Bruce Kronberg (longtime voice of the Eagles) served as public address announcer.

1979 Susan Reeder Massa is married to Paul Massa and the mother of three, Ben (21), Morgan (18) and Abby (16). The family makes their home in Germantown, TN and Susan is a part-time receptionist.

1984 Kay Lawrence Gollihugh-Griffith is married to Larry Griffith and living in Arlington, TX. Kay has four children Duncan Gollihugh (15), Nolan Griffith (16), Abby Griffith (18) and Amanda Zalkovsky (19). She is a Capacity & Building Training Manager.

1985 Karin Adalberth, who was an exchange student at Auburndale, is a PhD in building physics at Prime Project AB in Sweden. She is involved with building Sweden’s first Plus Energy House. Karin and her husband have a daughter, Mikaela (7), and live in Akarp, Sweden. She recalls having wonderful memories from her time at Auburndale.

1986 Gena Page Vaughn is married to Danny Vaughn and now lives in Olney, IL. Dan Russell is living in Arlington, TN and is the owner of a medical clinic.

1987 Sara-Lynne Joy Balogh Bailey is married to Geoff Bailey and has a daughter, Madison (5). She is a Youth Ministry Consultant and lives in Greensboro, NC. 1991 Richard Burt is married to Tanya and they have three children, Chase (12), Gavin (9) and Zachary (2). The family makes their home in Cordova and Richard is a financial advisor.

Sara Stansbury recently moved to Little Rock, AR and says she is loves it. She works in sales and hopes to see everyone at the upcoming 20th class reunion. (See information following Class Notes)

1997 Cherie Cardosi and Ross Smith welcomed their son, Cooper 11 months ago. The family has their home in Memphis, where Ross is owner of Mid-South Window Solutions. Mid-South Window Solutions provides sales and installations for a wide variety of high quality window film products for both residential and commercial markets in Memphis and the surrounding areas – Memphis commercial window tint, residential home tinting service and commercial window film.

1994 John Hardy is a Memphis Firefighter and works at St. Francis Hospital on Park in the ER. He lives in Cordova.

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Alumni News 1998 Kevin Caraway and wife Brooke welcomed new daughter Kenzley Bree on October 7, 2010, weighing in at 6 lbs., 9 oz. and 20” long. The family makes their home in Bartlett and Kevin is with Zimmer Dental.

Kevin says, “The whole Caraway family is jumping for joy!”

Jennifer Montgomery Robinson is a paramedic and living with her husband Marcus Robinson, II and son Marcus Robinson, III (1) in Vero Beach, FL. 2000 Pearson Allen is a special events coordinator and tutor living in Memphis.

Andrea Igielinski Beck is a School Counselor at Bartlett High School. Andrea, recently married to TJ Beck, received her BA in Psychology from UT-Knoxville in 2004, MS in Counseling also from UTK in 2006 and is a nationally certified counselor.

Blair Hackney has moved to East Tennessee to start Medical School. She is engaged to Travis Farmer and lives in Johnson City.

Nick Holmes is married to Jodie Holmes and they make their home in Oakland, TN. Nick is with Accredo Health IT Department.

2001 Travis Acton married Andrea Miller on November 6, 2010 at St. Patrick’s Church in Memphis. Ryan Acton (’93) served as his brother’s Best Man. Travis graduated from Christian Brothers University in 2005 with a degree in Information Technology Management. He is a software engineer with Mimeo, Inc. in Memphis. Andrea graduated from St. Louis University in 2007 and has degrees in Marketing and Communications.

She is a project manager at Mellon Consulting Group, LLC in Germantown.

Sarah Dickens Evans was married in June, 2009 to Christopher Evans and they are expecting their first child. Sarah is an Account Rep with State Farm Insurance.

Lynn Jennings Park is in her sixth year of teaching English at St. Benedict. This year she is teaching junior Honors English and senior traditional English. She was married in 2009 to Chris Park and they have recently moved to Atoka, TN. In May of 2010, Lynn received her Masters of Art in Teaching degree

from the University of Memphis. She is currently attending the Diocese of Memphis Catholic Schools Office Leadership Academy in Catholic School Administration. Lynn is expecting her first child in May. Casey Engebretsen Shell is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Madison, AL, where she lives with her husband, Hunter.

2002 Leslieanne Ballard and Josh Dove welcomed daughter, Allyson Grace, on November 19, 2010, weighing in at 8 lbs., 4 oz. and 18 ½” long.

Cami Chando Fields graduated from the University of Memphis in August, 2010 with a master’s degree in communication. She is a Marketing Specialist at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and recently traveled with the Memphis Zoo Director of Marketing and Communications to San Diego, CA to speak at the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions annual meeting. Their topic was Turning Sponsorships into Partnerships, a presentation on the community partnership between Le Bonheur and the Memphis Zoo. It received the highest evaluation scores of all conference presentations. Additionally, Cami and her husband Brian are expecting their first child in February.

Melissa Hardy Loveall is married to Landon Loveall.

The couple has a daughter, Athena Marie Loveall, born August 9, 2010 (7 lbs. 1 oz.). Melissa is a Registered Nurse in the Trauma/Transplant Unit Operating Room at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville and lives with her family in Spring Hill, TN. Landon owns his own financial planning business, Money Works LLC. Meghan Morey Bostick graduated from the Tennessee School of Massage. Following marriage to husband Mike Bostic, they moved to Houston, TX and now have a son Ben (15 months) and a new daughter Bridget. Currently, Megan is a stay-at-home mom, but does some wedding and party planning on the side. She hopes to open her own event planning company soon.

2003 Samantha Broffitt has joined MemphisInvest.com as a marketing assistant. Prior to joining MemphisInvest.com Samantha was a paralegal at Hewett Law Firm.

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Alumni News Katie Burkle married Robert Bailey on October 23, 2010 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Memphis. Katie graduated cum laude from the University of Memphis, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She was a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing and a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She is an RN at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center in Memphis. Robert earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Tennessee-Martin. He is a Registered Professional Geologist at Ensafe, Inc. in Memphis.

The couple honeymooned in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and now reside in Memphis.

Kate Listes is a teacher leaving in New York City.

Christin Oliveira Streif has taken on the challenge of participating in her next endurance event to support the patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the St. Jude Marathon in Memphis this December in honor of her brother Tony Oliveira (’99). Christin tells us, “Tony has been battling cancer for the last 17 years and St. Jude has been there every step of the way. Due to their never-ending research and their amazing doctors my brother is still here fighting his battle and enjoying life. The only reason St. Jude is able to stay open is due to donations, because they do not treat based on a patient’s ability to pay. That is why this event is so important to me. I want to make sure my brother and others like him will be able to receive treatment as long as it is needed and St. Jude’s doors will always remain open. My brother participated in endurance events as a kid and due to his cancer he is no longer able to. I run for my brother, because he is the strongest and bravest person I know. I run because he can’t and I will always remember how lucky I am to be able to do something as simple as running.” She has developed a team of St. Jude heroes called “Run for Tony.” They all hope to raise at least $250 each. If you would like to help, contact Christin at christin. streif@gmail.com or st.jude.org, click on support St. Jude, Marathon Weekend, become a St. Jude Hero, donate to a Hero and follow the links to Run for Tony. Christin was recently Honorably Discharged from the US Army as a 1st Lt., where she served as a Labor & Delivery Nurse. She currently works as a nurse for Maxim Health Care. Her husband, Russell, is a Captain in the US Army and recently returned from a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan. The Streifs now reside in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO with their two boys, Graham and Anthony.

2004

Daniel Bird and Lindsey Tarbox were married on May 15, 2010 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cordova. They celebrated their reception at the home of Claire, Patrick (’03) and Garrett (’11) Tolivar. Lindsey is working on her Masters in Nursing at UT Health Science Center and Daniel is a sales representative with Kraft Foods. The couple lives in East Memphis. (See Alumni Photo Album)

Mark Chando won the Memphis FM100 “Sing Like John Mayer Contest” in July to move on to nationwide contest where he placed 6th out of 20 with a total of 37, 623 votes.

The event is a singing competition among aspiring vocalists representing 20 areas around the country and sponsored by Columbia Records.

Melissa Falanga married Hunter Burrus on October 23, 2010 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Memphis with the reception following at Hillwood in Davies Plantation. Melissa is a stylist at Belle Ame Salon in Cordova

and Hunter owns and operates HB Concrete Construction, LLC in Somerville. The couple honeymooned at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in Great Exuma, Bahamas. They make their home in Oakland, Tennessee. (See Alumni Photo Album) Whitney Pogson Freeman is working as an RN II at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL in the Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant department. Whitney says she loves her job and lives with husband, Brandon in Tampa, FL. Michelle Kinney earned the title of the “10th Fittest Woman on Earth,” in the 2010 World CrossFit Games in Carson, CA. in July.

After her top finish in the sectional event, Michelle competed in Jacksonville, FL. in the Southeast region, placing first among the fittest female athletes from seven southeastern states.

Her top finish at the

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Alumni News regional competition awarded her the “Fittest Woman in the Southeast” and a bid to the World games in July. Approximately 4500 men and women competed for the coveted 100 World CrossFit Game spots. Visit www.crossfitbartett.com. for more information.

Tyler McDaniel is in his fifth year working at ATC Fitness.

Previously, Tyler spent some time working in Grand Teton National Park in Jackson Hole, WY. Tyler enjoys playing in local disc golf tournaments in his free time.

Liz Sharpe was nominated for an Ostrander Award for a supporting role for an actress in Trouble in Mind that played at the Circuit Playhouse in Memphis.

2005 Casey Amen and Taylor Bunnell are married and have two children, Lila (3) and George (2 mos.) and are living in Memphis. Taylor is a student at the University of Memphis working on a degree in education and hopes to coach golf in the future. Casey is an officer with the Memphis Police Department and was recently asked to join the MPD Task Force.

Denise Bargiachi married Keith Laabs on September 4, 2010 at St. Patrick’s Church in Memphis. Their reception, filled with many SBA alums and faculty, was held at Mud Island River Terrace. Denise and Keith make their home in Atlanta, GA. (See Alumni Photo Album) John Nollner graduated from the University of Memphis in August, 2010 with a BS in Education/Sport & Leisure Management. He currently works for Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Kristine Quon married James Coleman on October 9, 2010 at St. Ann Church in Bartlett. Kristine earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baptist College of Health Sciences and is a Registered Nurse for Baptist Hospital. James is also a

Registered Nurse for Baptist Hospital.

Ryan Speakman appeared as the lead character, Curley, in Rogers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma at the TriArts Sharon

Playhouse in Litchfield, CT. in August, 2010. In a review of the play by Dana Gavin of The Hudson Valley News, Ryan’s performance was described, “After seeing TriArts Sharon Playhouse’s presentation…I was glad to have given Curly a try…it was well-worth the risk of being disappointed. TriArt’s production benefits from a dashing Curly in the form Ryan Speakman…Kudos go immediately to Speakman – Curley is for all intents and purposes, the driving force of this musical….

Speakman, a recent graduate of NYU, has a delightfully deep baritone sound –the crucial moments are those opening bars of Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, as the lights raise on Aunt Eller (Glenda Lauten) churning butter and Speakman’s silhouette next to the windmill. Curley has to set the tone (hopeful and enthusiastic) as well as drip that song over the audience like warm honey. At every turn, Speakman was on target.”

Mary Trzil graduated from the University of TennesseeKnoxville in the Fall of 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

2006 Lauren Heirigs graduated summa cum laude in May, 2010 from Wagner College. She spent the summer at Millbrook Playhouse in Pennsylvania working as their mainstage Stage Manager. Presently she is living in New York and is an Assistant Director of a new work that opened this fall, Stinky Flowers and the Bad Banana, with the Artistic Conspirators.

She also begins rehearsals for a show that she is directing, The Land of the Purple People.

Jason Smith graduated from the University of Mississippi in May, 2010 with a B.A. in History. At Ole Miss, he served as the Daily Mississippian sports editor for one year. He is a teacher and counselor at Youth Villages in Bartlett.

Molly McGowan is a nurse in the ICU at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN. Drew Thomas recently graduated magna cum laude from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies and Philosophy with certificates in Latin and the Christian Intellectual Tradition. While there he was president of Alpha Phi Omega, a 300+ student organization that performed over 15,000 hours of service in the St. Louis community during the 2009-2010 year. Drew, also, participated in the Semester at Sea study abroad program with SLU in which he circumnavigated the globe by ship, traveling to many non-Western nations. He is currently pursuing a Master of Theological Studies at Harvard Divinity School.

2007 Chad Holmes appeared on the University of TennesseeMartin Dean’s List for the summer 2010 session.

Elizabeth Tarsi was named to the Mississippi State University 2010 Spring Dean’s List.

Samantha Vitale began Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in July after orientation and receiving her first lab coat from the Dean and Assistant Dean in a class ceremony. Samantha was in the Early Entry Program at the Veterinary College and is able to begin her first year as an

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Alumni News 2010 spring semester at Mississippi State University.

Abby Tompkins was named as a President’s Scholar for the 2010 spring semester at Mississippi State University.

Jenna Wright has recently changed her major to Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Memphis.

undergraduate. She receives her undergraduate diploma after her first year in Veterinary School.

Sarah Weatherly is engaged to Thomas Amato and has her AA Degree. She works at Kindercare in Germantown.

2008 Elizabeth Altizer placed first in the 20-24 age group for women (time-19:38) in the Memphis Firecracker 5K in July.

Michael Currence is a Third Class Petty Officer in the US Coast Guard as a Food Service Specialist. He helped with the clean-up project in the gulf with Deep Water Horizon.

Alex Firehammer is in his third year at VMI majoring in physics and minoring in math and astronomy. He is in the NROTC program to receive a commission in the Navy. Alex also earned his Eagle Scout rank shortly after graduating from SBA. Kelsey Goodman graduated from Concorde Career College in January and is a certified dental assistant in Memphis.

2010 Becca Horton is a freshman at Mississippi State University majoring in communications. She is writing her own column for the campus newspaper, The Reflector. To see some of her columns, go to reflector-online.com and type in Becca Horton in the search bar. (See Alumni Photo Album) Allie Hotz is enjoying training with the University of Memphis Track Team.

Matt Hotz is in the Army ROTC program at the University of Memphis.

Blake Myers was named to the Tennessee Sportswriters Association (TSWA) All-State team in July for baseball.

Crosby Person aced the par 3, 185 yard #16 hole at Windyke Country Club in July using a 6 Iron.

Slay Shouse is in the Army ROTC program at the University of Memphis.

Kristen Sturdivant was named to the Tennessee Sportswriters Association (TSWA) All-State team in July for softball. She is playing softball at Lipscomb University, hitting a number of home runs as a freshman.

2009 Elyse Ballard was named a President’s Scholar for the 2010 spring semester at Mississippi State University.

Andrew Bridgers is applying for Colorado University’s School of Journalism and is currently a Student Assistant in CU’s Housing and Dining. He is a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity.

Kelly Callahan was named a President’s Scholar for the 2010 spring semester at Mississippi State University.

Katy Erstine appears on the cover of the University of Alabama Admissions Guide for the Tennessee edition.

Mat Kenwright was recently promoted to Assistant News Editor for the UT-Chattanooga University Echo Newspaper.

(See Alumni Photo Album) Garrett Shouse is in the Army ROTC program at the University of Memphis.

Adam Stiles was named as a President’s Scholar for the

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Alumni News Alumni Photo Album

Everything is coming up roses –Alumni Weddings Several SBA alums were married this past year. Enjoy some photos below from some of their weddings.

SBA alums join Denise Bargiachi Laabs and husband Keith at their reception. Attendants in the wedding were Maid of Honor and sister Gina Bargiachi (’05), Bridesmaid Caitlin Doyle (’03), Usher Colin Doyle (’07) and Program Attendant Katie Rose(’05).

Lindsey Tarbox and Daniel Bird were married at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cordova. Several SBA alums were members of the wedding party.

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A bunch of SBA folks celebrated with Melissa Falanga and Hunter Burrus at their wedding reception held at Hillwood at Davies Plantation. Ashley Mellinger (’05) was Maid of Honor, the bride’s brother Joey Falanga (’00) served as a groomsman, as did the groom’s cousin Nick Holmes (’00).

Long time football statistician Mike Falanga enjoys the father-daughter dance with Melissa.

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Caitlin Doyle (’03) and Denise Bargiachi (’05) discuss wedding plans at a Lady Eagles soccer game in early September with fellow alum Kathleen Platten (’07), who recently became engaged.

Rob Brown (’94), has joined the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department. He stopped by SBA recently and visited with Mr. Valadie and alums who are teachers at SBA, JP Masterson (’03) and Laura Bond Cheseldine (’96).

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Alumni News Alumni Photo Album

Emily LaForce (’08) and Meagan Nichols (’10) competed at the Belmont/Vanderbilt Opener at Percy Warner Park in September. Meagan runs cross country at the University of Memphis and Emily runs for Bethel University. Both girls finished in the top five for their schools (Meagan 85th overall, Emily 107th), scoring points for their teams.

2010 graduate Ian Miller belts out the National Anthem at this year’s Homecoming game in only the way he can.

2010 graduate Matt Timmins (center) is joined by fellow classmate Michael Sena (left) and SBA senior Louis DeGruy (right) following his Eagle Scout Ceremony in August.

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Laura Bond Cheseldine (’96) shares a recent photo of her precious children (from left) twins Carson and Bond (2 ½) and Ellie (4).

Becca Horton (’10) and Mat Kenwright (’09) enjoyed Newspaper at SBA so much that they joined the staffs of their respective college papers and have titles and By-lines.

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SBA Performing Arts Theatre - Coming Attractions St. Benedict Crossroads 2010-11 Concert Series – Seventh Season Tickets - $10.00 CONTACT: 260-2840, crossroads@sbaeagles.org.

Sacred Classical for the Christmas Season with Soprano, Mary Wilson Sunday, December 12, 2010, 6:30 p.m.

Colombian Pop Sensation Marcela Pinilla Sunday, February 27, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

Jazz Guitar Summit with Gerard Harris, Chip Henderson, Charlton Johnson & Harold Smith Sunday, April 10, 2011, 6:30 p.m.

GWEE An original parody of the popular TV show “Glee” Saturday, January 29, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Matinee, January 30, 2:30 p.m.

Monday, January 31, 7:00 p.m.

SBA Performing Arts Theatre – Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at door SBA High School Music & Drama Department presents The Sound of Music March 31 - April 3, 2011 Reserved Seat Tickets $10 in advance $15 at the door (while they last)