On Eagles' Wings - Winter/Spring 2015 by Saint Benedict at Auburndale

EAGLES’

WINGS WINTER/SPRING 2015

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From the Principal To all our SBA families and friends, It’s hard to believe that we are approaching the end of another school year. Our campus is an exciting place to be. For our seniors, the “checklist” has begun and at the top of the list is the day to put the graduation invitations in the mail! Everyday I’m reminded of the days they have left until the big day. I can safely say, that some of the faculty, who teach seniors, probably have their own “checklist” started, too! Looking over the transcripts and portfolios of our students is a humbling experience for me. Not only do our students make the grades, our students are very giving of their time and talents and that is a testament to their parents, family, church and previous schools. We cannot thank you all enough for the many sacrifices you make so that your child can receive or has received a St. Benedict education. We’re blessed because of our many families who are a part of SBA in any way – past, present and future! I hope you enjoy this issue of our newsletter as we get to share a little bit of our good news with you. Go Eagles! God Bless, Sondra Morris, Principal

From the Editor As we come close to the end of another school year (our 11th as a high school only) we also close out major events and recognitions that our students and faculty have achieved. The summer issue of On Eagles’ Wings will not only be the Annual Report for development, but also for senior accomplishments and highlights.Yet, we have so many items in this issue that compliment what they have accomplished this semester. Because there has been so much to tell about, this issue is getting to you a little late, but there’s no doubt in my mind that you will be glad to see it all. Enjoy and be looking for the Annual Report in August/September. Happy Summer! Christ’s Blessings, Sharon Masterson, Editor, Director of Communications & Sports Information

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

Mission

St. Benedict at Auburndale High School is a diocesan, coeducational, college preparatory school committed to academic excellence through a comprehensive and challenging multi-level curriculum presented in an atmosphere permeated with the aims, values and teachings of the Roman Catholic faith. On Eagles’Wings is a publication of St. Benedict at Auburndale High School. Editor/Director of Communications & Sports Information Sharon Masterson

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Development

Parent Connection

About Our Faith

10 Headline News 12 Achievements

Principal Sondra Morris Director of Alumni & Development Lori Trew Regis ‘91 Director of Admissions Terri Heath Director of PLUS Program Robin Ciancioso

17 Faculty Focus 19 On and Off Campus 24 Sports

Athletic Director Caleb Marcum Advisory Board 2013-14 Jon Bascom Madonna Bond Msgr. Peter Buchignani,V.G. Dana Capocaccia Chad Harrell, Chair John Hyden (’93) Joe Incardona Chris LeBlanc Rev. Robert Marshall Patty Neuhoff Paul Schuhlein Duane Sell Phil Sisneros Steve Vescovo Don Williams Wanda Winnette Andy Wise Beth York

28 Alumni

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

Framing The Future The 2014-15 Annual Fund for SBA

Thank you to those who have already participated in the SBA 2014-‐15 Annual Fund. If you have not, we would love for you to consider a donation. All gifts are needed and sincerely appreciated. You can mail in the enclosed envelope, drop your donation by our office, donate online at www.sbaeagles.org/donate or scan the QR code with your smartphone: The numbers for the “Framing the Future” Annual Fund are as follows: From 7/1/14 – 5/1/2015

Donations given to SBA for Sports, Programs and Specific Needs -‐ $162,284.41

Donations given to SBA for Scholarship and Tuition -‐ $51,311.69

Donations given to SBA unrestricted -‐ $86,511.60

Total SBA Giving -‐ $300,107.70 Total Donors – 435 New Donors – 156

It’s NOT too late! Thank you! www.sbaeagles.org/donate 2

Vino and Vogue St. Benedict at Auburndale 5th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser

Thank you so much for making our Fashion Show a success! We raised $12,000 for the SBA Annual Fund! 3

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

On Eagles’ Wings

St. Benedict 2nd Semester

MAY 1 8 9 19-22 22 AUGUST 11 13 14 17

1st Friday Adoration Baccalaureate-Church of the Incarnation, 7pm Commencement-Hope Church, 11:30 am Senior Project Graduation Party Final exams Last day of classes

“Eagles Soar” - 8:30-11:30, Parent Meeting 11:45 “Eagles Soar” - 5:00-6:30, Parent Meeting 6:45 First Day of School for Freshmen, 7:45-11:30 First Day of School for Seniors, 1:00-2:30 First Day of School for Sophomores, 7:45-9:30 First Day of School for Juniors, 10:30-12:00 1st Full Day of School for all

Admission & Guidance Information ADMISSIONS

ACT TEST DATES (www.act.com) Test Date Registration Deadline June 13, 2015 May 8, 2015

Applications for the 2015-16 school-year are now being accepted. Please visit our website at www.sbaeagles.org/admissions for procedures and application. Parents Please Note: All siblings who wish to attend SBA must complete the Application for Admission. If you have questions, please contact Terri Heath, Director of Admissions, at 260-2873; heatht@sbaeagles.org.

SAT TEST DATES (www.collegeboard.com) Test Date Registration Deadline June 6, 2015 May 8, 2015 SBA Code needed for registration – 430-451

DRIVER’S PERMIT attendance verification form is required in order for a student to get a Driver’s Permit. Students may pick up a form in the front office during regular office hours. Please have student Social Security Number to complete the form.

GUIDANCE Parents of seniors (Class of 2016) – if you would like a conference concerning college plans for your child, please E-mail College Placement Counselor Stephanie Scates at scatess@sbaeagles.org to set up an appointment. Please see the following schedule for College Entrance Testing.

Parent Connection News from Home and School Association With the school year coming to a close, it is time that we once again say THANK YOU to all the volunteers who have been working tirelessly over the last several months. What great events and turnouts we have had. Thanks to all who brought in teacher treats throughout the school year and continue to help us as we wrap up these last few weeks. The faculty and staff are always appreciative and we received many thank you notes, many of which can be found on the SBA Home and School Facebook page. LIKE us if you haven’t already. The Teacher Appreciation luncheon was a tremendous success. Thank you to Jennifer Bougeios and Toni Greismer for the great job they did in organizing the event and pulling everything together. We are grateful to our many parents who donated items, cash and their talents into helping make this day special for our teachers and staff. The end of year student/parent functions were a huge success beginning with the Father-Daughter Dance on March 22, the Father/Son bowling outing and our Mother/Daughter Tea were

both on April 12 and our final senior event, the Mother/Son Dinner was April 26. Everyone attending these events had the opportunity to make special memories. With all these events you can see why we need our parent volunteers so much! SBA Home and School is only as successful as our parent volunteers allow us to be. We are a VOLUNTEER organization and we need VOLUNTEERS!!!!! With several of our current volunteer parents having students graduate, we have MANY positions OPEN and needing to be filled. Find out more about the events and how easy it is to be involved and volunteer in your student’s high school career. Visit our Home and School page on the website by clicking on PARENTS and finding the link on the left side of the screen. Most of the events are listed and give a description of what is needed. Get a group of friends together and make it fun for yourself and for all involved. Lastly, our Annual Used Uniform Sale will be June 1 and 2. Please look for information in Monday Mail and online.

The recent Trivia Night, “All Things Southern,” held on behalf of Project Graduation was filled to capacity and a huge success. Project Graduation is the senior lock-in at Incredible Pizza the night of their graduation.

About Our Faith Catholic Education as an “Art of Accompaniment”

of the Roman Catholic Church.” This means that what orders all of our day-to-day activities (in all areas: academic, administrative, extracurricular) is our commitment to Catholic Identity, which is to be concerned with the whole person as he or she grows in relation to Jesus Christ. Basically, we are here to help them become saints! This seems like a pretty tall order— however, the pedagogical method of Christ and the Church gives our educators and administrators a solid framework within which to operate. This pedagogical method is what Pope Francis terms the “theology of accompaniment.” In his article, Archbishop Cordileone unpacks Pope Francis’ understanding of this, saying that the primary role of the educator in a Catholic school is to “journey with our young people out of the darkness into the light of the risen Christ.” This theology of ‘accompaniment,’ which is the pedagogical method Christ Himself lived, seeks to meet the student where he or she is in her spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional journey. Pope Francis says that to accompany each other in such a way is to “remove our sandals before the sacred ground of the other” (Evangelii Gaudium 169). This means that our school is ultimately here to serve, and that we stand side by side each student in our common pursuit of what is True, Good and Beautiful. To be sure, accompanying the students on this journey requires an open mind and an open dialogue. However, as G.K. Chesterton says, “Merely having an open mind is nothing. The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid.” The solid food of the truth of Christ nourishes the whole person—mind, body and soul—and allows them to become adults in the faith (Hebrews 5:11-14). Journeying with and serving our students are our primary objectives, and we see that the best way to do this is to humbly communicate the joy, love and truth present in the Gospel message.

By Hannah Keegan Director of Spiritual Affairs “The aim of all Christian education, moreover, is to train the believer in an adult faith that can make him a “new creation,” capable of bearing witness in his surroundings to the Christian hope that inspires him.” Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Christ has risen! Alleluia! Happy Easter season to each of you, and to your families! In our last issue of On Eagles Wings I outlined what “Catholic Education” means, broadly speaking. In sum, Catholic Education is the comprehensive cultivation of the student as he or she grows closer to Christ. It seeks to “educate what is human in us,” and in doing so, opens students up to the beautiful world we exist within. In other words, Catholic education—in all of its dimensions—illuminates the inherent form and intelligibility within all of creation. San Francisco’s Archbishop, Salvatore Cordileone, maintains that “a Catholic education draws out all the potential in the whole person of every student, leading the student to true human flourishing and thus becoming the person God has created them to be.” Catholic schools exist to bring students into the light of Christ—to “help young people attain holiness in their lives.” St. Benedict at Auburndale’s mission statement is clear: SBA is “an atmosphere permeated with the aims, values and teachings

Please continue to pray for us!

Welcomed Addition to SBA Chapel St. Benedict High School received a very nice addition to our chapel furnishings when Billy and Madonna Bond donated a votive candle stand to the school. Mr. and Mrs. Bond are long-time friends of SBA and also have two children who are graduates of the school. They currently have grandchildren attending SBA and Mrs. Bond serves on the school’s Advisory Board. Mrs. Bond expressed interest in providing the votive candle stand, as she knew that many students and faculty wanted to have that devotion available to them. The stand was placed in memory of Mrs. Bond’s mother Marilyn Benskin and Dave Masterson, former IT Director and husband of Communications Director Sharon Masterson and father of three children, also SBA alums. In December, Father Robert Marshall, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, blessed the new stand with Mrs. Bond and John Paul Masterson lighting the first two candles. SBA is so grateful to Madonna & Billy Bond for this wonderful addition to the chapel.

We Continue Marching In January, SBA students and chaperones, traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Annual March for Life. The date marked the 42nd Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, legalizing abortion in the United States. Our Students for Life group organized the trip, again, this year. A special stop at the St. Cecilia Motherhouse in Nashville was the first highlight of the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip. Once arriving in Washington, the travelers visited some of our Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historical sights, followed by the beautiful Mass at the National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This Mass is concelebrated by several cardinals, archbishops, bishops, priests and deacons from all over the country. The next morning, after a very early rising, the group witnessed with youth from all over the country the Youth Rally & Mass at the Verizon Center and then made their way to Constitution Avenue to march with approximately 500,000 prolifers (mostly high school and college age) to the Supreme Court building. Traveling with the group this year were Father Partrick Gallagher, Father Patrick Hirtz and Chris Koch, Diocesan COO. SBA is always proud to be a part of the group.

Trip chaperones visited with some of the sisters following evening prayer at the Motherhouse (from left) SBA teacher Mr. Masterson, former SBA Assistant Principals Sister Helen Marie, O.P. and Sister Mary Charles, O.P, current theology teachers Sister Rita Marie, O.P. and Mrs. Keegan, Father Gallagher, Sister Mary Johanna, Mr. Koch and current theology Sister Marie Monique.

Students met up with the National Students for Life Kentucky/Tennessee Regional Coordinator Alejandro Capote (left front) at the March for Life Headquarters in D.C.

About Our Faith

The SBA group finally ends the march in front of the Supreme Court building after a long afternoon of witnessing for life.

Our Sisters Rita Marie & Marie Monique greet Superintendent of Schools Janet Donato and SBA students & alum Mary Barczak (’09) at the Sisters’ Open House in Honor of the Church’s Year of the Consecrated Life. These students helped prepare the house and greet the visitors. How blessed we are to have the Sisters at SBA.

SBA students traditionally participate in the Diocesan-wide “Search Weekend.” Students attend and help lead this prayerful event, helping bringing young people closer to the Faith.

Holy Week at SBA always includes the Stations of the Cross during theology class.

The Spiritual Affairs Department is investigating the opportunity for some to travel to Philadelphia in September for the Holy Father’s visit at the World Meeting of Families. On Sunday, September 27 is the Festival of Families that includes a Papal Mass.There will be strict criteria in order to participate along with the cost being assumed by each traveler. More will be forthcoming about this exciting opportunity and anyone interested in helping with the cost, please contact Spiritual Affairs Director Hannah Keegan, keeganh@sbaeagles.org, 260-2846.

† 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.

Patty Namias, 59, mother of Nick Namias (’05) and former SBA Home & School co-president (’04), passed away on January 27, 2015.

Pamela Ashlock, 55, mother of Olivia (’11) and Alex Ashlock (’13), passed away on April 20, 2015. Timothy Broughton, 58, father of Michael Broughton (’00) and Kim Broughton Rothery (’03), passed away on January 6, 2015.

Kelvin Neely, 56, father of Kourtnei Neely (’17), passed away on March 6, 2015.

James Edward Coln, 78, father of Library Assistant Shannon Schuhlein, passed away on February 12, 2015.

Tommy Gene Poindexter, 79, father of former Media Specialist/ Librarian Angie Gilland, passed away on December 25, 2014.

Brad Eckel, 24, brother of Julie Eckel (’11), passed away on April 5, 2015.

Byron Nestler, 66, grandfather and guardian of Kyle Nestler (’14), passed away on December 7, 2014.

Roy Edwin Flake, 83, father of SBA Media Specialist/Librarian Lisa DuFur, passed away on December 29, 2014.

Kae Werkhoven, 80, mother of SBA friend and frequent Mass celebrant Father Mike Werkhoven, passed away on February 17, 2015.

Joe Goode, 69, father of Brandon Goode (’04), passed away on January 17, 2015.

David Anthony Wright, 68, father of Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools Kristi Baird, passed away on February 18, 2015.

Michael Martello, 63, father of Susan Martello Shade (’92) and Lana Muir Fowler (’93), passed away on February 10, 2015.

Headline News Valedictorian and Salutatorian Named

SBA recently announced the 2015 valedictorian – Meghan Brino with the highest GPA from the class of 2015 and salutatorian – Jake McClure, with the second highest GPA. Their following profiles highlight these worthy and very productive students. We are proud to have them represent SBA in such a superior manner.

Meghan Brino ranks first in a class of 242 seniors. She is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and received the top score of ‘5’ on all six of her AP exams. In addition, she has taken 13 honors courses and was selected for the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Sciences and International Studies. She chose to attend the School for the Sciences. She is vice president of the National Science Honor Society and secretary/treasurer of Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the National Spanish Honor Society and the Quiz Bowl team. She was SBA’s first Academic All-Star selected this year. She won for General Scholarship An aspiring veterinarian, Meghan is an avid competitor in horse shows. With her 4-H Club, she has competed at the state Hippology and Horse competitions, ranking ninth in Tennessee in Hippology. She is a member of the Key Club, the school’s service club, and was elected by her peers to be a member of the Honor Council. Meghan’s parents are Susan and Eric Brino.

Jake McClure strives for excellence in everything he does. He scored a perfect 36 on the ACT and is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Jake has taken 11 Honors courses and seven AP courses plus Dual Enrollment English. He earned Magna Cum Laude and Maxima Cum Laude on the National Latin Exam. As a junior, Jake was selected for and attended “Operation Catapult” at RoseHulman Institute of Technology. In addition, Jake is musically talented. He was selected for the school’s Show Choir and learned to play the piano for the awardwinning jazz band. He learned to sing bass and earned a spot in the All-West Tennessee Honor Choir. He also was a pianist for the West Tennessee Student Blue Jazz Band. He has been tapped for the National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National English Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. He is a member of the Knowledge Bowl Team, the Robotics Team and he is chair of the Students for Life Club. Jake is a General Scholarship Academic All-Star. Jake is the son of Tracy and Shawn McClure.

St. Benedict was thrilled to be selected as one of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top five organizations for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. In 2014, SBA earned $9,575 with the help of all who use the Kroger card and designate SBA as the recipient of the rewards. Principal Sondra Morris accepted the check in January at the Poplar/Kirby Kroger from Delta Division President Tim Brown.

Jake McClure General Scholarship

Brad Reber General Scholarship

Seven more SBA students have been recognized by the Commercial Appeal as Academic All-Stars this year. They are Jake McClure for General Scholarship, Brad Reber for General Scholarship, Kirkland Schuler for Music, Zach Tabor for Career/Technical, Kyle Van Frank for Drama/Speech, Gabby Velasquez for English/Literature and Easton Williams for Mathematics. They join Meghan Brino, Ryan Cobb, Bailey Coppedge, JR Jamora and Breanna Parker, who appeared in the last issue of On Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Wings.

Kirkland Schuler Music

Zach Tabor Career/Technical

Kyle Van Frank Drama/Speech

Gabby Velasquez English/Literature

Easton Williams Mathematics

Achievements The arts have it at sba

Congratulations are in order for these talented students whose art placed in the 2015 Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards presented by the Brooks Museum of Art for the Drawing & Illustration category competition – sophomore Sarah Webster, Honorable Mention; senior Jenna Fisher, Silver Key; senior Breanna Parker, Silver Key & Honorable Mention; junior Courtney Melvin, Gold Key, Silver Key & Honorable Mention; junior Vanessa Tejada, 2 Silver Keys & 2 Honorable Mentions; junior Emma Norman, Honorable Mention. Sophomore Abbie Cambre (left) received an Honorable Mention distinction for Photography.

These three Advanced Art students (from left) junior Violet Durden, junior Emma Laird and senior Jenna Fisher, competed in the Lausanne School “Sketchbook Throwdown” in January. Competition consisted of showing a panel of judges their best three pages. Emma advanced to the final round. Nice first showing, ladies.

MUSIC IS HONORABLE!

SBA’s All-West and All-State Band selections along with UT-Martin Honor Ensemble are (from left) – junior Violet Durden All-West & All-State Orchestra for harp; junior Tyler Griffis All-West Red Jazz Band for piano; senior Jake McClure AllWest Blue Concert Band for piano; junior Harley Chapman UT-Martin Honor Wind Ensemble for flute; senior JR Jamora All-West Wind Ensemble & All-State Concert Band for tuba; senior Jason Cooper All-West Jazz Band for Trumpet (1st alternate). JR and Violet are the first instrumentalists advancing to AllState and they played in the All-State Concert at the Cannon Center on April 11.

It’s Shakespeare! SBA’s Shakespeare Monologue Competition winners were tied for 1st Maddie Arnold and Hannah Jones (after Sonnet play-off, Hannah was selected to represent SBA at the city-wide competition); 2nd place Gabby Velasquez and 3rd place Erin Haff. Hannah took second place in the city-wide competition, performing a Cleopatra speech and a sonnet. She earned a $100 reward and was just one step away from a trip to New York for the national competition. Congrats to Hannah on a great performance!

Senior Andy Madeksho won the “Poetry Out Loud” School competition. Junior Brooke White finished 2nd in the school competition with freshman Somer Smith placing 3rd.

The Memphis Area Private School Association (MAIS) has created a new opportunity, the “ICHTHYS” (Greek fish symbol for Christ, Son of God) Honor Band for gifted musicians at the Jr. High and High School levels to perform and learn. The inaugural event was held on March 21-22, with guest instructors Dr. Craig Aarhus, Associate Director of Bands from the University of Mississippi and Dr. Albert Nguyen, Director of Bands from the University of Memphis. Participating from SBA were, seniors JR Jamora, Michael Mendez, Thomas Merrill; junior Harley Chapman and freshman Dustin Tran.

All-State Choir selection SBA junior Sophie Bougeois was one of two soloists in the All-State performance at the Cannon Center on April 10. She was soloist in “Revelation.” Sophie was joined by fellow All-State selections Cassandra Carrasco, Tia Clorina, Lily Newbern and Baylee Thielemier.

Achievements

Outstanding job at the University of Memphis Foreign Language Fair in late March by these SBA students. Several 1st place winners and a 2nd place winner - seated (from left) Randon Dupont and Baylee Thielemier, 1st place for a Spanish song in the Music Group category. Baylee sang and Randon played the mandolin and sang some, as well. In the back (from left) Catie Blackwood, Brad Reber and Ryan Cobb placed 1st for a German Dance in the World Dance category and Ryan placed 2nd in the German Poetry category. Also in the back (at right) Sophie Bougeois placed 1st for her Spanish song in the Music Solo category. Principal Mrs. Morris (at right) congratulates them all for their outstanding success.

The Knowledge Bowl Teams competed in the Houston Tournament in late January and one team captured the 2nd place trophy out of 19 teams competing. Representing SBA were freshman Celia Kaplan, senior Meghan Brino, freshman Erin Bargiachi, senior JR Jamora, senior Jake McClure, senior Jack Fletcher and junior Zoe Thompson. Members of the team that placed 2nd were Erin Bargiachi, Jack Fletcher, Celia Kaplan and Jake McClure. In March, the team advanced to the Quarterfinals in a contest at Rhodes College.

Senior Ryan Cobb placed in three categories in the senior division at the Wordsmith Competition in February. For his success, Ryan received a Gold Medal overall giving SBA a 2nd place finish in the 12th grade division.

At the recent regional History Day Competition at the University of Memphis, Emily Reber and Dale Pitawanakwat teamed up to finish second in the web site category. The junior students built a web site about Theodore Roosevelt and the Panama Canal. Their success advances them to the State-wide competition.

SBA Journalists are Newsworthy

The award-winning SBA “Eagle’s Eye” staff are (seated from left) Reporter Gabby Velasquez, Editor Bailey Coppedge and Cartoonist Breanna Parker. Standing (from left) Guest Columnist Kyle Van Frank, Copy Editor Lauren James, Sports Editor Savannah Boettcher, Culture Editor Jack Borg, Reporters Grace Gilman and Kennedy Davis.

The Eagle’s Eye student newspaper staff was, again, recognized by the THSPA (TN High School Press Assoc.). In March, the newspaper received All-Tennessee Honors, the highest rating given for a school newspaper, and also placed third in the state overall. The following individuals also received top honors: Breanna Parker claimed First Place for Best Illustration for her editorial cartoon of the Eagle face-off and Honorable Mention for Best Illustration for a December issue cartoon. Gabby Velasquez also won Honorable Mention for her editorial about desensitization. The Eagle’s Eye also recently received word from the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA) in their Annual Review and Contest Awards for scholastic newspapers and other publications that it was awarded the highest honor possible, and is one of seven newspapers in the nation (for a school with an enrollment of 500-1000) to receive FIRST PLACE WITH SPECIAL MERIT and Most Outstanding Newspaper distinction. This is a national competition that reviews newspapers and uses a point system for scoring. According to the ASPA, “This award is given to a publication that scored over 950 points and, in the opinion of the reviewer, was an outstanding overall example of a scholastic publication in format, content and presentation.” Newspaper sponsor is Dianna Cervetti. The 2014 Talon (school yearbook) staff has been recognized by the Balfour Publishing Company in their “YearbookYearbook.” The following release was sent to the staff in recognition of two outstanding photo spreads, the senior spread and the framed interviews.Yearbook sponsor is Tammie Ford.

Achievements 2015 HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES National Art Honor Society

Sponsor Michelle Haysley Sophomores Ashley Cardosi, Megan Morrison, Sarah Webster Juniors Lauren Bettendorf, Elana Blackard,Violet Durden, Emma Laird, Sarah McMahon, Courtney Melvin, Emma Norman, Maddie Selden,Vanessa Tejada, Erin Yoser Seniors Lauren Greif, Zayrion Harris

Delta Epsilon Phi (German Honor Society)

Sponsor Maria Sanders Sophomores Sydney Bloodworth, Rebecca Elliott, Annie Longoria, Jessica Morrison, Allison Sorette Juniors Kate Dudek, Maura Mitchell, Emily Reber, Clark Tecson, Jack Visca Seniors Catie Blackwood, Ryan Cobb, Amanda Kassela, Brad Reber, Alexandra Wakefield

French Honor Society

Sponsor Cheryl West Sophomores Chance Bailey, Delaney Nolan, Allie Replogle, Chandler Rosas, Jordan Skorupa, Emily Sosnowski, Jade Sully Juniors Ashley Hammond, Brittney Miller, Haley Rainwater Seniors Makenna Smith

International Thespain Society

Sponsor Ryan Kathman Freshman Maks Zawada Sophomores Tylan Barr, Maggie Luther, Malia Sorce Juniors Lily Newbern Seniors Cassandra Carrasco (Honor Thespian), Stephanie Le, Maria Marconi

National Honor Society

Sponsor Julie Vaughn Juniors John Aeschliman, MaKenzie Baird, Matthew Barczak, Elizabeth Beard, Cameron Beltran, Savannah Boettcher, Sophia Bougeois, Cameron Caldwell, Harley Chapman, Leah Cluck, Bailey Cochran, Michael Culhane, Jillian Cunningham, Allison Denegri, Jarod DiGaetano, Kennedy Dlabaj, Kate Dudek, Shannon Dunn, Blake Gerard, Nick Giles, Jake Griesmer, Ashley Hammond, Alex Heath, Kendyl Heath, Sutton Herron, Emily Houston, Lauren James, Benjamin Jones, Katherine Koch, Emma Laird, McKenna Lessley, Samantha Lunsford, Amanda Magusiak, Sarah McMahon, Monika Milczek, Mia Mullen, Elizabeth Nevle, Lily Newbern, Emma Normand, Dale Pitawanakwat, Carter Pruett, Caroline Raulson, Emily Reber, Eric Rodriguez, Curtis Scott, Margaret Sell, Rose Sudduth, Karen Talens, Vanessa Tejada, Zoe Thompson, Jacob Timmins, Rachel Tong, Claire Tracy, Jack Visca, Mary Catherine Wade, Lila Wahlquist, Allison Weske, Meghan Wolfanger, Erin Yoser, Regina Zipperer Seniors Dominica Angotti, Rachel Bray, Grant Burks, Ryan Cobb, Jason Cooper, Ciscily Crislip, James Duffley, Jenna Fisher, Kennedy Gorman, Lauren Greif, David Jackson, Benjamin June, Joshua Lea, Raymond Lelis, Zachary Lindsey, Andrew Madeksho, Ronson Marsh, Luke Parker, Kendal Pearson, Amada Reeve, Caroline Siciliano, Alexandra Wakefield, John Yarbro

National Junior Classical League (Latin)

Sponsor Karen Terre Sophomores Courtney Cremerius, Rayne Dennis, Avery Graziosi, Raphael Guimera, Rachel Hale, Caitlin McCrory, Anna Schuman, Sarah Webster, Will Whittenberg, Ray Wynne Juniors Shea Short, Madeleine Stanfield

Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)

Sponsors Blair Seymour, Andrea Smith Sophomores Caroline Allen, Baylor Bearden, Sydney Bloodworth, Ricky Carrasco, Stella Cea, Fischer Clarke, Alexandra Fletcher, Jessica Morrison, Megan Morrison, Allison Sorette Juniors Taylor Barnes, Sophia Bougeois, Cameron Caldwell, Dylan Cummins, Kara Drago, Nick Giles, Daryn Gohil, Avery Graziosi, Raphael Guimera, Lauren Harrell, Sam Incardona, Hayden Jones, Tyler Maxwell, Monika Milczek, Mia Mullen, Abigail Nathan, Darrielle Nelson, Emma Norman, Monica Normand, Anna Schuman, Margaret Sell, Mary Catherine Wade Senior Dominica Angotti

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society

Sponsor Karen Timmins Junior Emmy Houston Seniors Jackie Banks, Allie Evans, Bryanna Hall

Science National Honor Society

Sponsors Patsy Rush, Ray Wynne Juniors Matthew Barczak, Sophia Bougeois, Shannon Dunn, Jake Griesmer, Emmy Houston, Monika Milczek, Emma Norman, Carter Pruett, Rose Sudduth,Vanessa Tejada, Jacob Timmins, Allison Weske Seniors Ryan Cobb, Jenna Fischer

Spanish Honor Society (La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica)

Sponsor Yasenis Ayers Juniors Savannah Boettcher, Sophia Bougeois, Sarah Cassidy, Dylan Cummins, Kennedy Dlabaj, Shelby Goodrich, Katie Koch, Mckenna Lessley, Monika Milczek, Mia Mullen, Dale Pitawanakwat, Eric Rodriguez, Zoe Thompson, Lila Wahlquist, Allison Weske Seniors Katie Barkley, Rachel Bray, Cynthia DeOchoa

Faculty Focus Faculty In-Service Gears Up for 1:1 Education

During many of our “First Wednesday” professional days, our faculty has had the opportunity to hear professionals speaking on technology in preparation of our 1:1 initiative. Updated infrastructure and new equipment will begin arriving soon and being installed in order to provide the best academic education for our students. All this will be unveiled in the near future, but our faculty will have had and continues to have a wealth of professional development to get ready.

Ms. Burke Gains Some New Friends During Spring Break, Language Department Chair and Spanish teacher Laura Burke visited the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary located in Kanab, Utah in Angel Canyon. It’s the home of almost 2,000 animals. In 1984 the founders set out to help animals that couldn’t speak for themselves. Best Friends has been instrumental in the Save Them All movement to save abandoned and abused animals and reduce the animals killed in shelters each year. Laura had heard of them years ago when a television show, “Dogtown,” told the story about part of the shelter. Laura learned that Best Friends is the largest companion animal sanctuary in the USA. They, of course, help dogs, cats, rabbits and birds. But they also rescue horses, pigs, goats and sheep. The sanctuary is in a beautiful location and receives more than 20,000 volunteers each year. Last year they adopted out almost 300 puppies, about 500 cats and 500 dogs. While there, she spent time in Piggy Paradise and Dogtown. She tells us, “The pigs were an unexpected delight! They are very smart and very funny. While in Dogtown, I took dogs to Shy Dog class, walked and fed dogs, went to puppy class and puppy daycare. It was great! I’d absolutely go again. They are education driven, committed to saving pets and very sincere in their mission. The founders were on site daily and the caregivers were tremendous!”

Faculty Focus New Little Eagles

From left: Steve Heinz presents his new daughter, Ruby Claire Boyd Heinz, who was born on Feb. 9, 2015, weighing 7 lbs, 10 oz and measuring 20 ½” long. With Steve and Ruby are son Heath and wife Alexis. Science Department Chair Patsy Rush also welcomed her first grandchild on March 4, 2015, Robert Rush Aycock. Rush is the son of Patsy’s daughter Dr. Lacey Rush and her husband Dr. Tyler Aycock. He weighed in at 8 lbs. 12 oz. and measured 22 ½” long. Science teacher Kristin Hennessy-McDonald and husband Mark welcomed their first child Elizabeth (Beth) Susan McDonald on January 13. Beth weighed in at 8 lb 6 oz and measured 20” long. Kristin stopped by school to introduce Beth during Catholic Schools Week at the Faculty Appreciation luncheon.

Mrs. Morris (from left) recently recognized SBA Theology faculty for receiving the Certificate of Excellence for Professional Development from the Diocesan Office of Catechesis. Faculty members are Kaitlin Thackery, Bret Bilbrey, Sister Marie Monique, O.P., Hannah Keegan, Sister Rita Marie, O.P., Nick Brashier, Lori Wade, Christine Giles, Eric Wells and (inset) Darlene Nevle.

On And Off Campus

We Serve

“A very special thank you to Patsy Rush. She is over the Science Department at St. Benedict in Memphis. This is the 2nd year that Patsy’s students have done a donation drive for the Tunica Humane Society. Both years, the results of their efforts have been nothing short of AMAZING... We couldn’t believe the stuff they delivered to us today.” These words are from a FaceBook post made by the Tunica Humane Society on April 2 when a truck load of items was delivered to them. This year’s donation far surpassed last year’s and the organization was thrilled.

In December, during exam week, freshman Shayla Clancy heard about the Porter Leath toy drive on the news. She emptied her gift closet and helped donate toys to the cause.We’re proud of her giving spirit!

The Dance Team, who recently placed seventh in the nation, presented The Wings Foundation with a $1200 check (proceeds from their Show Night before Nationals) during halftime of the WinterFest Basketball game.

On And Off Campus

Medical Club Gets Thanks from Resident of Ave Maria Home

Each year, The SBA Medical Club, under the sponsorship of science teacher Jamie Schneider, helps some of the residents of the Ave Maria Home have a nice Christmas by providing Christmas boxes filled with needed items and special goodies. One of the residents sent a thank you note to the group. In it she said, “Thank you to the SBA Medical Club and sponsor for their wonderful boxes. I am a recipient of one of those boxes and I felt I needed to write to thank your club for their Christian Hearts. The power of God is felt strongly through those Christmas boxes.” Good job, SBA!

Club St. Jude members gather at this time each year to serve the families residing at the Ronald McDonald House. They perform a variety of services, such as; preparing meals, games, arts and crafts with the children, and, even some cleaning.

Senior Places in Pro-Life Oratory Contest Senior Kyle Van Frank participated in the Tennessee Right to Life - Memphis Chapter Pro-life Oratory Contest held on March 21 at St. Benedict. Kyle placed second for his speech on the understanding and elimination of abortion. He received a $75 check and certificate of Merit from the organization. SBA and Kyle Van Frank - The Pro-Life Generation!

Sophomore Lauren Michele Harrell, (left), is a competitive cheerleader as a flyer on the Platinum (Sr. Med Coed 5) and a tumbler on Silver (Jr 4) All-Star Teams with GymTime. Lauren Michele had an article published in Inside Cheerleading Magazine this winter. Check out her article at http://www. insidecheerleading.com/content/show/article.aspx?articleid=804&zoneid=1 Freshman Ashley Edwards, (right), competes with the Memphis Pride All-Star Cheer Inferno-Sr. 5 small restricted co-ed team, which took 2nd at the National Cheerleading Association world-wide competition in Dallas in late February. It is the largest national cheer competition in the world, with over 26,000 participants. This was the first NCA competition for Ashley’s team.

International Week International Week in late March gave the students a close-up look at the culture and food from other countries. Dining Hall service MMI provided international cuisine all week starting with German food - bratwurst, chicken schnitzel, braised cabbage, German potato salad and jumbo pretzels. Seniors Catie Blackwell and Ryan Cobb represented the German Club in full German regalia. Ryan spent last year in Germany on an exchange program. The remainder of the international food fair week offered cuisines from France, Spain, Italy and an All-American fish fry on Friday.

Senior members of the German Club and Honor Society, Ryan Cobb and Catie Blackwell, who dressed in cultural costumes, provide information, art and food of Germany.

Seniors Maria Marconi and Nesto Rivas and Theology teachers JP Masterson and Darlene Nevle get into Salsa Dancing provided by the Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society.

WINTERFEST ROYALTY The Winterfest Court, presented each year during basketball season, represented each class and the student body. They were voted to the court by their classmates and then the entire student body voted for the “Most Spirited” overall.

Court, from left, freshmen Catalina Carrasco, Kaleb Davis; sophomores Shijie Zhao, Chance Bailey, junior Santia McCraw –Most Spirited; senior Hayes Denney – Most Spirited; senior Maddie Arnold and junior Nick Giles.

SBA students were treated to some lunch time entertainment recently provided by musicians from the Memphis 901 Music Festival.

On And Off Campus Annual Angotti Family Christmas Concert at Cannon

Speakers Present Tough Messages

US Assistant District Attorney Deb Ireland (West-Tenn) visited with SBA parents and students in January presenting a graphic overview of some of the harmful effects of social media and internet usage. Prior to a general student assembly, Ms. Ireland spoke to parents in the DLC.

Another guest speaker was Assistant DA Michael McCusker, who visited with SBA juniors and seniors in a pre-junior/senior prom meeting. He presented on the consequences of drinking and driving. Each student was given a picture of Rachel Luttrell with the endorsement of her family. She was killed in 2010 as a passenger in a car of a friend who was driving under the influence and never got to attend prom. McCusker asked each student to take Rachel to the prom by placing her picture in their wallets and purses. He also asked each student to write “I promise” on the back of the picture, this to remind them to not drink and drive and to look out for the welfare of their friends. He ended the presentation with a video tribute to Rachel and said, “Remember that you are valued and loved.You can never be replaced.” McCusker’s poignant message provided a thought-provoking afternoon for SBA upper classmen.

Many current and alumni SBA musicians and vocalists were part of the Annual John Angotti Coming Home Christmas Concert at the Cannon Center, again, this year. Current Theology and History teacher Sister Rita Marie, O.P. periodically accompanied the entertainment on the drums, while Theology teacher Bret Bilbrey and senior Kyle Van Frank offered a little levity from the balcony. The annual event benefits Catholic Charities of West Tennessee and SBA has been a part of it for a number of years.

Senior Hannah Jones received the St. Timothy Award at the Catholic Diocese of Memphis Youth Conference in early March. The award is presented annually to the young person who has given active witness to her faith by modeling moral behavior and integrity, Gospel values through service to others and exercising Christian leadership. SBA took 32 students to Christian Brothers University to compete in the West Tennessee Math Teachers competition in April. We competed in all subjects: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2. PreCalculus, Trig/Stats, and Calculus. SBA placed in the top ten 11 times with one 1st and 2nd place each. So proud!

Junior Jennifer Vesey and senior Rachel Powell were invited by TSSAA to sing the National Anthem at the Division II-AA Boys Championship Basketball Game at David Lipscomb College between CBHS and Brentwood Academy. The girls wowed the crowd with their beautiful voices! Thanks, girls!

The end of year Talent Show is always a fun time for students and faculty. SBA definitely has talent. Winners: 1st -Will and Nash Potatoes rock group, 2nd -vocalist Somer Smith, tied for 3rd -the musician and vocalist duo of Curtis Scott & Evan Rogers and Maggie May. Maggie was also chosen the Crowd Favorite for her agile routine with the hula hoop.

A Visit with a Pro

Eagle’s Eye Sports Reporter Savannah Boettcher arranged to meet with John Varlas, Commercial Appeal Preps Reporter, for an exposé that she wrote for the school paper. Varlas was gracious enough to take time out of his very busy schedule covering all of the areas prep sports to visit with Savannah. A budding sports writer, Savannah was both grateful and excited to have the opportunity to talk to the veteran reporter. Savannah’s article, “Reporting local sports provides unique challenges,” appeared in the February 12, 2015 issue of The Eagle’s Eye.

SBA’s Southern Studies, Advanced Art and AP Art classes visited the Southern Studies and Art Departments at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. They were greeted at the famous Lyceum Building.

Sports

The SBA bowling tradition continues to reign as the Lady Eagles Bowling Team captured their 7th State Championship, this year, over rival St. Agnes. Also, senior Nicole Harty was selected Female State Bowler of the Year with Coach Eric Wells named Coach of the Year, once again. The girls finished the region as champions and sport an undefeated record for the year. The Boys finished as Region Champs and advanced to the State semi-finals.

Basketball Advances to Quarterfinals

Both the girls and boys varsity teams advanced to the state quarterfinals. The girls finished second in regular region action and hosted the quarterfinal game with Baylor. The boys traveled to Brentwood Academy for their quarterfinal game following a victory over MUS in the play-in game.

Dance Teams Score at Nationals

SBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Varsity Dance Team captured their 7th consecutive top-ten finish against top teams from across the country at Nationals in Orlando in early February. SBA placed 7th in the highly competitive large varsity hip hop division and the JV squad placed in theTopTen in the hip hop category.

COLLEGE SIGNINGS

Eagles Swim Gets Better Every Year This year’s swim team finished 4th at the County Championship Swim Meet out of 21 teams. The girls had 15 season-best times and the boys had 20. Ten school records were broken: Brett Wagner 50-breaststroke & 100-freestyle; JD Dudek 200-IM & 100-breaststroke; Matthew Barczak 50 & 100-backstroke; Ray Wynne 500-freestyle & 100-Individual Medley. The boys 200-Medley & 400-Freestyle relays also posted new records. Thirteen advanced to the State Swim Meet on Feb 13 & 14 in Knoxville: Seniors-Stephen Botto, JD Dudek, Allie Evans, Sarah Kutas, Jessica O’Brien, Brett Wagner. Juniors-Matthew Barczak, Regina Zipperer. SophomoresDelaney Nolan, Ray Wynne. Freshmen-Emily Haff, Erin Haff, Isabel Hoppal.

Goalie Bailey Coppedge signed with Ball State (Div. 1-MAC) to play soccer.

At State, Regina Zipperer was our highest placing swimmer with a 17th place finish in both the 200 freestyle and the 500 freestyle events, breaking her own school record in the 200 freestyle. Brett Wagner broke his own school record in the 100 freestyle and placed 28th. Ray Wynne broke the school record in the 200 freestyle and finished in 34th place. Our last individual school record was broken by Matthew Barczak in the 100 backstroke. All three boys’ relays set new school records with Matthew Barczak, Ray Wynne, JD Dudek, and Brett Wagner. The girls 400 free relay set a new school record with Allie Evans, Jessica O’Brien, Sarah Kutas and Regina Zipperer.

Defensive back LaDarius Jordan will play football with Maryville College (Div. III-South Conference).

SBA Wrestling Has State Contenders The Wrestling Team competed in State Regionals determining who qualifies for State Individuals in Nashville. The top four wrestlers from each weight class advance. Eight schools from Tennessee participated and out of 12 SBA wrestlers competing, 10 advanced – Seniors Morgan Green (120), Jeremy Stewart (160) finished 2nd in the region, Joseph Komoroski (170), Nesto Rivas (220), finished 2nd in the region; Juniors Thomas Herman (138), Noah Kurtz (182), won his championship round; Sophomores Trace Jenkins (113) and Shane Gaffney (152); Freshmen Patrick Maginn (126), Jaylan Sales (145). State Medalists were Jeremy Stewart (3rd), Trace Jenkins (4th) & Nesto Rivas (5th).

Tight end Joey Magnifico is joining the University of Memphis (Div. I-American Conference) to play football.

Sports

Forward Luke Parker signed with East Tennessee State University (Div. I Southern Conference) to play soccer.

Trey Urban signed with Roane State (JUCO) to play baseball.

EAGLE ATHLETES SCORE OFF CAMPUS

Nick Agnew bowled a perfect 300 at the 51st Annual TN State USBC Youth Tournament at Smyrna Bowling Center on April 11. Nick finished in 4th place overall in the 2-weekend tournament with a 3-game score of 680. Only a freshman, Nick bowled a 299 in October for the Eagles in a win over MUS during regular season action.

Sophomore golfer Mitchell Bowlin finished 3rd overall with a 73-76 for a 2-day total of 149 in the Hurricane Junior Tournament at Farmlinks of Pursell Farms in Sylacauga, Ala. in January. As a result of his outstanding play, Mitchell has received an invitation to play in their mid-season invitational at Chateau Elan Golf Club in Braselton, Ga June 20-22.

Mitchell and junior Nick Giles competed in the SJGT Golf Tournament at Quail Ridge in March. Mitchell finished 2nd (two day total-145) and Nick was 4th (two day total-148) There were over 35 players in field. Both also recently played in the USJGT at Galloway. Nick tied for second and Mitchell finished 12th. Some great golf coming from these two Eagles!

Runner Meghan Underwood is ranked 23rd in the nation (one of only two freshmen in the top 25) and 2nd in Tennessee, just .61 of a second behind number one after competing in the Vanderbilt Indoor Track Invitational in February. Meghan was seeded 25th for the 800 and finished fourth.

SBA football players, Hayes Denney, Mark Kovacs and Cole Richards played in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Road to Gloryâ&#x20AC;? All-Star Game held at St. Benedict on January 18. Players from Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi participated showing off their skills for college coaches.

“Miracle on Ice” Hockey Player Pumps Up Lady Eagles’ Softball Jack O’Callahan of the 1980 United States gold medal hockey team known as the “Miracle on Ice” talked to the Lady Eagles softball team at a pre-season practice. He told the girls about the importance of being a student first and athlete second, but having confidence, as well. O’Callahan is the godfather of senior Lizzie Ryan.

SBA Introduces New Varsity Football Coach In December, Principal Sondra Morris and Athletic Director Caleb Marcum announced that Scott Samsel has been named the school’s ninth Head Football Coach (Auburndale & St. Benedict combined). In her announcement, Morris said, “We have hired Scott Samsel to serve as our Head Football Coach. In addition to his coaching duties, Coach Samsel will also be Director of Athletic Development. “ Coach Samsel is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and has many years of experience, particularly as a head coach. He has served as head coach at Independence (MS), Henry County (TN), Aberdeen (MS), Lafayette County (MS) and Olive Branch (MS), achieving an overall head coaching record of 199-84. His teams have annually made appearances in state championship playoffs. Remarkably, during his previous eight seasons as head coach of Olive Branch High School (2006 – 2013), Samsel’s teams would make the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) state playoffs in seven of the eight years in Mississippi’s highest classification (first in Class 5A then in Class 6A beginning in 2009). In these eight years, Coach Samsel compiled an 84 - 23 record with his teams finishing either as the Region 1 Runner-up or Champions in six of the eight years. For seven seasons, his squads made it to the second round or higher in the MHSAA playoffs, with three North Half Mississippi Championship appearances, then winning the Class 6A North Half Title and Mississippi Class 6A State Championship in 2011. Coach Samsel has accomplishments designated as best in school history by an Olive Branch head football coach in categories of Most Wins by a Senior Class (2008), Best Teams by Winning Percentage and Most Wins in a Season. He also placed in the top five as Best Winning Percentage by a Senior Class (2007). Samsel’s teams have broken numerous team and individual OBHS records as well, all accomplished while playing the toughest schedule (non-regional and regional) in school history. In just eight seasons, Samsel had the second highest number of victories (84) and second highest winning percentage (.785) among the 17 head football coaches in OBHS history since the football program began in 1926. His overall record of (199-84) is the highest number of victories in DeSoto County’s history. Samsel’s 84 OBHS victories rank second

behind Leslie Pool who, in his 23 years at OBHS, had 181 victories. Samsel’s winning percentage (.785) follows Tom Marino who, in his only season at OBHS, was 8-2 for a .800 percentage. Coach Samsel is excited and has already started preparing the team for next season. “I see great things for this program at SBA,” Samsel said. “I’m excited about the possibilities here. This is a beautiful school with a great reputation for putting students at the top of the priority list. I know of the integrity and the support the administration provides for success. We’re going to roll up our sleeves and get to work.”

A “Meet and Greet” was held for Coach Samsel and his family in December and recently an old friend, former CBHS Head Coach Tom Nix, (at left) stopped by to see Coach Samsel to wish him luck.

Alumni News CLASS NOTES 1979

Heidi Copes Orris owns a design company called Daedalus Designs. She retired from working at Walt Disney World several years ago and now lives in Arkansas taking care of her elderly father. A widow of four years, Heidi has three stepsons and an adopted daughter and five beautiful grandchildren.

1980

Karen Philip Hill is married to Mike Hill and the couple has three children, Rachel (23), Julia (20) and Meredith (16). The family makes their home in Nashville. Karen tells us that her oldest daughter graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and is currently working for the National Institutes of Health in DC. Her middle daughter is currently studying in Italy and is a junior at the University of Maryland and her youngest is a junior in high school.

1986

John Jackson Miller was in Memphis recently for the annual MidSouthcon, a convention devoted to science fiction and fantasy. His most recent book is “Star Trek: The Next Generation – Takedown.” It’s his first “Star Trek” novel. His others have been on “Star Wars.”

1991

Suzanne Cornwell Phillips is married to Rob Phillips. The couple has three children, Jarrett (13), Andrew (11) and Jackson (5). The couple make their home in Luling, LA.

1993

Katy Kull Martinez is a regional coordinator ombudsman living near New Orleans in Prairieville, LA. She has two children, Riley (12) and Fiona (2).

1997 1983

John Sandford is married to Deborah Friend and the couple has two children, Cameron (19) and Thomas (19). John is a partner with Sandford Boat Service & Repair in Florida. He is a full-time student majoring in live and studio music production. He tells us that he is living aboard a motor yacht and enjoying life to the fullest.

1984

Karen Carpenter Chaney Graduated from MTSU in 1988 with a BS in Early Childhood Education. She taught school for Shelby County Schools for 13 years and, after having three children, retired and changed jobs. Karen still teaches, just in the fitness world now. She is married to Mark Chaney and the couple has three children, Abigail (2), Gabrielle (15) and James (14). Abigail is a sophomore at the University of Memphis. Karen says that she hopes to see old friends through the reunions.

Kate Hermsdorfer Corlew is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Maine-Augusta. She recently published a textbook, “Psychology: A Literary Introduction.” She has also published articles recently in the American Journal of Community Psychology, Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and the Community Psychologist. She is married to Michael Corlew. Tim Regan is a talented songwriter and bandleader. He played a leading role in the Memphis bands “Snowglobe” and “Antenna Shoes” in the past. He is now living in Austin, Texas and has launched a new band of his own, “Texas Never Whispers.” They celebrated their release of the locally recorded debut album with a show at the Blue Monkey in Memphis on March 7. Chris Sansone is a Memphis City Police Officer and was recognized by the Crump Station’s Alpha Shift as Officer of the Month, December 2014. In their recognition of Chris, the station reported, “Officer Sansone has been with the department for nine years and takes pride in his police work. When there is a crime pattern in his ward he takes the initiative, time and effort to solicit the help of citizens for information to develop suspect information.”

1999

2003

Dustin Jones has joined Crye-Leike Realtors of Memphis as an Affiliate Broker.You can check is web site at joneshomesmemphis.com Kristina Lake Elmore is married to Chris Elmore and the couple has three children, Adam (6), Ryan (3) and Aubrey Marie, born August 21, 2014. The family makes their home in Lakeland, TN.

Erin Maki Payne is married to Dusty Payne and the couple has two children, Case (2) and Anna Lee (8 mos). The family makes their home in Arlington, TN. Erin is an Academic Administrative Assistant.

2004 Jones

2000

Cahryn Anderson married Drew Mallette in September, 2013 in Chicago where the couple makes their home. Cahryn, who earned her Ph.D, is a Clinical Psychologist for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago. (See Alumni Photo Album)

Deanna Jones Johnston and husband, Michael welcomed their first child, Alexandria Elise, on February 10, 2015, weighing in at 8 lbs, 4 oz and measuring 21” long. The couple makes their home in Dodge City, KS.

Cassie Mojica Duncan married Christopher Duncan on October 10, 2014 at Heartwood Hall in Memphis. Cassie is a sales coordinator for WREG News-Channel 3. The couple makes their home in downtown Memphis.

2005

Tommy Moore is a project engineer with Flintco, LLC in Wichita, Ks.

Natalie Bingham Hoover and husband Dustin welcomed their son Matthew on September 17, 2014. He joins big sis Ellie. Natalie is a pilot and aviation writer and the family makes their home in Germantown, TN. Bobby Shores married Emily Shea Daniel on June 7, 2014. The wedding and reception was at the Balinese Ballroom in Memphis. The couple makes their home in Memphis.

2002

Andrea Mason Ray and her family are approaching their third year in their Abba’s Heart Ministry in Zambia, Africa.

Julie Stark Upchurch graduated from the University of Alabama in 2009 and began work with Cardinal Health (medical sales) in the Chicago area. She was later transferred to Birmingham covering the Alabama/Mississippi territory. In 2012 she moved to Bloomington, IN and accepted a job with Net Irrigate and was promoted to Director of Sales in 2014. She married Marc Upchurch in May, 2014 in Memphis. Marc’s job took the couple to Denver where they now live and Julie continues work for Net Irrigate. Claire Sweeney is engaged to be married to Memphian Todd Bradford. She is an Executive Assistant to three International Paper Vice Presidents and Todd is a licensed contractor, specializing in residential remodels and outdoor and landscape design.

2006

Matthew Buda is married and has three children, Hannah (8), Hunter (5) and Haleigh (4 mos). Matthew is a paper machine operator.

Alumni News Sarah Benedetti Hammond is married to Matt Hammond and the couple makes their home in Memphis. Sarah is attending CBU in the Physicians Assistant Program. She serves as the social coordinator for her class and was pinned last May. She plans to graduate this May. She will be working with Ortho Memphis.

Mikki Ferguson is finishing up her second year at the University of Tennessee-College of Veterinary Medicine and stays busy. Last December, she performed her first surgery, a spay on a cat named Holly. In January, she was the worship leader for over 250 vet students at the Real Life Real Impact conference hosted by the Christian Veterinary Fellowship, of which she is currently serving as the Secretary. She also serves as the Class of 2017 Historian, and was recently elected as the President of PAWSitive Impact, a group focusing on positivity and student well-being. Mikki is also the coordinator of the UT Student Chapter of the AVMA Event.

Dominique Gates has graduated from college and is living in Murfreesboro, TN. She is a preschool teacher in Franklin, TN. Lacey Skinner Jenkins is married to Blake Jenkins. The couple makes their home in Nashville, where Lacey is a flight attendant and travel agent.

2008

Taylor Rudolph completed her Teach for America commitment in May, 2012, and loved her experience teaching and coaching high school students. Currently, she is doing research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and will be starting medical school in July at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, SC. She was selected to receive a scholarship from the United States Navy as a part of the Health Professions Scholarship Program and will serve as a Navy Physician after medical school graduation. Taylor sends a shout out to the SBA staff, “Thank you to all of the teachers and staff at SBA for giving me such a solid foundation to follow my dreams!”

2007

Anne-Katherine Hailey Stukenborg and husband John have a new home in the High Point Terrace area of Memphis. Their lovely home was featured in the Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Sunday “Homes of the Mid-South” section on February 8, 2015. Adam Skinner lives in Collierville and is a Payroll and Accounts Receivable Manager.

Sara Ann Jeffrey was featured in the Commercial Appeal’s Sports Columnist Geoff Calkins’ article on February 15, 2015 when he mentioned that Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Dave Joerger asked Sara Ann to draw up a play she used in an Elmore Park Middle School girls game. Sara Ann is a teacher and head basketball coach for the Elmore Park Lady Eagles and Joerger was there watching his daughter. So impressed with the play she used, he stopped by after the game and asked her for it.You can read it at http:// www.commercialappeal.com/sports/columnists/geoff-calkins/geoffcalkins-in-all-humility-joerger-will-do-anything-to-win_10305068

2010

2009

Mary Barczak graduated from Austin Peay University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. She is a teacher with the Bowie Reading and Learning Center in Memphis while attending graduate school at the University of Memphis for a degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis.

Nuria Espin married Jake Gaskin on December 19, 2014 at St. Ann Church in Bartlett. Jake is a Physical Therapy student at University Tennessee Health Science Center and Nuria is a Social Media Specialist at Hunter Fan Company.

Nikki Benedetti graduated Cum Laude from the University of Memphis Lowenberg School of Nursing in December. While there, Nikki, appeared on the Dean’s List. Nathan Cummings married Amanda Johnston on January 3, 2015. Nathan is a design engineer and the couple makes their home in Loveland, OH. (see Alumni Photo Album) Taylor James was named to the Memphis Flyer’s “20 under 30” list. Taylor is said to have transformed the beer section of his family’s Cash Saver Grocery Store on Madison Avenue into one of the best places in Memphis to buy craft beer. Check this site for a statement fromTaylor. https://www.facebook.com/video. php?v=924630547555376

Luke James was named MVC Track Athlete of Week in January for his results in the triple jump. Luke started his college track career at Bethel University then transferred to Southern Illinois, where he was ALL-MVC in indoor and outdoor triple jump last year. He is 8th in the nation in the triple jump.

Meagan Nichols is a staff reporter for the Memphis Business Journal.

2012

Carly Pirani has accepted the Athletic Director position at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and School in Memphis. Carly graduated from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.

Andy Cox is making a name for himself with the UT-Knoxville Vols Baseball Team. Check out this article written near the beginning of the season this year. Cox Builds On Confidence - UTSPORTS. COM - University of Tennessee Athletics www.utsports.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/030415aac.html On April 9, Tennessee used a dominant performance from Andy to beat SEC foe Missouri, 5-2.

Kelsey Tompkins graduated from the University of TennesseeChattanooga in December, 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. She is currently living in Memphis interning with Make-a-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South.

Trey McGinnis was crowned the 2015 CBU Homecoming King in January. Trey represented the University’s Honors Program. (see alumni Photo Album)

Reunions

Zach Wheat is an Account Executive for IMG Learfield at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville working in the area of season tickets for the basketball and football programs.

2011

Mason Butler is graduating this spring from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. While at UTK, Mason joined the FarmHouse Fraternity and served as Chaplain for two years. He also joined the College Council of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Student Association, serving as a Prayer Chair. He was an RA at Reese Hall for three years. Mason has secured a job in the Knoxville area. Symone Daniels helped lead the Rhodes Lady Lynx to the Southern Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Title with a win over Millsaps, 62-46, Her game leading 21 points sealed the deal for the Lady Lynx. The win advanced Rhodes to the NCAA Tournament. Symone was named to the SAA All-Conference 1st team. Jonathan Holliday will graduate from CBU this May with a BS in Accounting. He plans to continue his education at CBU to pursue a Master of Accountancy. Jonathan recently was selected as a member of the 2015 CBU Homecoming Court. (see Alumni Photo Album)

All those class years ending in the numbers 0 or 5, please contact the Alumni office, 260-2892, regisl@sbeagles.org to help get you started on a reunion.

Class of 2005 Reunion

Plans are underway for the 2005 reunion on November 28 at the High Point Ballroom on Commerce Avenue from 7 pm-12am. Parking available at Balinese Ballroom (111 Jackson Ave) For information contact Julie Stark Upchurch at julies485@gmail.com, 205675-7425. Alumni, make sure you join “The OFFICIAL St. Benedict at Auburndale Alumni Group” on Facebook to reunite with your classmates and to stay up to date with the latest SBA Alumni information! www.facebook.com.

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Alumni News

The Justin and Melissa Ackerman Brownlee (’96) family

The Robyn Dulaney (’02) Pela Family

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

The Chris Masterson (’97) Family

Alumni

Photo Album

Annual Christmas Greetings from Alum Families

The Kyle Kremser (’97) Family The Lindsey Esrael (’03) Pietrowski Family

The Shannon Crosby (’03) Lyons family The Paul (‘10) and Katelyn Frierott (’13) Family

The Danny Koban (‘00) Family The Caitlin Doyle (’03) Motte Family

The Dixie Gillespie (’95) Harber Family

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

The Rachel McGehee (’03) Revelle Family

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The Rena Masterson (’95) Fay Family

Swim Coach Molly Pickering invited alumni swimmers who were in town over Christmas break to a swim get together with current swimmers. They met at the Cordova Y and had a fun time visiting and getting to know the young Eagles’ swimmers.

The McGowan Family with Mims McGowan (’03) Pigg and Molly (’06) These SBA alums are all now sisters in Phi Mu at the University of Memphis. From left, Rachel Davis (’14), Mariah Bamrick (’13), Greer Saller (’14), Elle Milburn (’14), Grace Hill (’14), Katie Cassman (’13), Jessa Sudduth (’14), Hannah Valle (’12) and Abbey Muffoletto (’14).

Chandler (’11) and Paige (’13) Williams Family

The Chad Connolly (’02) Family

Alums Ainsley LeBlanc (’13) and Morgan Patrick (’14) have been selected to the prestigious University of Alabama Capstone Men and Women. This group of students serves as official ambassadors of The University of Alabama. They have been part of the University’s public-relations program since 1962 to ensure an extra measure of hospitality and making visitors feel they have experienced a truly exceptional place. They provide a warm reception for guests and communicate a better understanding of all aspects of the University. Capstone Men and Women assist the University President’s office, admissions and alumni during functions held on campus and in other locations, as well as host daily tours of the campus for prospective students and other visitors.

CBU 2015 Homecoming Royalty hails from SBA, Trey McGinnis (’12) Homecoming King and Jonathan Holliday (’11) Homecoming Court.

Kevin Rotzoll (’14) recently stopped by to “unofficially” ask Mrs. Morris to the 2015 SBA Prom. Kevin took Mrs. Morris’ daughter Clare to the 2014 prom and Mrs. Morris kiddingly mentioned that she was waiting for the invite. Kevin “took her up on it” this year.

The wedding of Cahryn Anderson (’00) and Drew Mallette in September, 2013 offered the opportunity for many SBA friends from the class of 2000 and sister Carla (’03) to come together for a festive time, bottom row, from left, Jill Schaffer Grimes, Julie Clary, Bobby Shores, David Brocato; top row, from left, Carla Anderson, Stephanie Bird Blakley, Cahryn, Brendon Plumpton.

SBA alumni were active in the annual Angotti Family Christmas program, again this year. The very-talented Michael Robinson (’12), who regularly sings with the Angotti group, always provides the audience with a beautiful solo. This year, Jordan Wells (’04) helped direct the children’s choir consisting of his students from Sacred Heart School in Southaven, Ms.

The friends and some of their spouses got together this past fall for breakfast, (from left) Emily Shores, Brendon and Whitney Plumpton, Rachel and David Brocato, Jill Schaffer Grimes, Bobby Shores, Julie Clary and Cahryn Anderson Mallette.

Bret Bilbrey (’01) visits with Amanda and Nathan Cummings (’10) at their recent wedding.

THIS is the THROWBACK page from “NEWS FROM THE NEST,” the new Alumni Quarterly E-Newsletter, released in January. Watch our Alumni Facebook/Twitter pages for the next edition and check out the alumni section of the SBA website: www.sbaeagles.org/alumni. Update your information and upload a picture!

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This article appeared in “RSVP Magazine Memphis” in October 2014 spotlighting Lacey Pease Stluka (SBA Class of 2001).“RSVP Memphis” Editor Rachel Warren has graciously given “On Eagles Wings” permission to reprint this informative article about the beautiful work Lacey is doing. We want to thank Rachel and Photographer Steve Roberts for this wonderful piece.

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