ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY
A N NUA L R E P O R T
2012-2013
Table of Contents Boards
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SMCA by the Numbers
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School Highlights 2012-2013
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Fine Arts
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Faith Life
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Athletics
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Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
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Alumni
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Alumni of the Year
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College Acceptances
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Financial Report
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Annual Appeal
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Crusader Classic
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Ways You Can Give
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Grand Day
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St. Michael’s Annual Gala
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Honor Roll of Donors
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St. Michael’s Catholic Academy is eternally grateful for the leadership, wisdom and support of the Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2012-2013
FOUNDATION BOARD 2012-2013
Dr. Guy Diedrich, Chair
Mrs. Kay Mooney, Chair
Mr. Steve Felice, Vice-Chair
Mr. Thomas Bernhardt
Mrs. Lisa Sikora, Secretary
Dr. Don Carlton
Mrs. Josie Barrett
Mrs. Carolyn DeRoeck ‘93
Dr. Leslie Blanke
Dr. Guy Diedrich, Trustee Liaison
Mr. Spencer Carlton
Mr. Mark Finley
Mr. Christopher Dolce ’88
Mr. William Franz
Mr. Donald Figer
Sister Gertrude Levy, D.C.
Mr. Manny Flores
Dr. William Paver
Ms. Lita Gonzalez
Mr. Stephen J. Rohleder
Dr. Jose Agustin Martinez Mr. James Paver ’97 Very Rev. Bud Roland Mrs. Katy Wells Scruggs Mr. David Smith Mr. Jay Watson
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS Mrs. Kay Mooney, Foundation Board Chair Dr. Ned Vanders, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Diocese of Austin Dr. Michael R. Volonnino, Interim Principal St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Annual Report
Inspired for Life
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SMCA
BY THE NUMBERS
5 scholar-artists
from the SMCA Class of 2013
ATTEND PROGRAMS TO STUDENT/TEACHER
RATIO
33 INDIVIDUAL STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
STUDY THEIR CRAFTS: Carnegie Mellon, SMU, Goucher, UNT, and Marymount University in NYC
from the SMCA Class of 2013 PLAY THEIR SPORT IN COLLEGE including Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, Marist, University of Colorado at Boulder & Bowling Green State University
SMCA athletic
teams have won
$7.6M
99 graduates
by SMCA Class of 2013
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN 2013
earned in scholarships
29 years
14 scholar-athletes
27 state
FINE ARTS DEPT.
SMCA is celebrating of excellence
In the last 12 years
received by SMCA’s
Founded in 1984,
CHAMPIONSHIPS
88% of SMCA students PLAY ATHLETICS
ACCEPTED TO 140
OF COMBINED COMMUNITY SERVICE 10,000+HOURS were contributed over the last 4 years from Class of 2013 2
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2013 ACT COMPOSITE SCORES SMCA Students 26.7 Texas 20.9
National 20.9 0
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15
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2013 SAT SCORES SMCA Middle 50% Cr. Reading (540–650)
600
SMCA Middle 50% Math (520–670) SMCA Middle 50% Writing (510–610)
500
SMCA Mean Texas Mean National Mean 400 Cr. Reading
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Math
Writing
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SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS 2012–2013 NHS MEMBERS St. Michael’s Catholic Academy community gathered to honor new members inducted into its Altus Chapter of the National Honor Society. “So much of what NHS students do in dedication to our school and community goes unheralded,” explained Interim Principal, Michael Volonnino. “Beyond the hours of study time to earn their grades, they exemplify the ideals of leadership, character, and service. We are so proud of their accomplishments and look forward to their continuing contributions.” Raul E. Allegre
Sarah Feeney
Gabrielle McCarthy
Brody Roush
Isabel Alvarez
Elizabeth Fischer
Brendan McGuigan
Jacqueline Rousseau
Tristan Ashton
Mary Furey
Mallory McMahon
John Ruggio
Victor Beck
Veronica Gibson
Emily Millar
Christopher Saitas
Margaret Blackwell
Laura Gomez
Rhoda Minderhoud
Shelby Sarradet
Bridget Boushka
Lilly Grady
Braeden Moody
Drake Scallon
Olivia Buerkle
Danielle Green
Nicholas Moser
Carl Schiro
Kimberly T. Builta
Thomas Gromatzky
Crystal Mountain
Patrick Shea
Kate Bush
Frances Hodapp
Hanna Munin
Sabrina Silva
Annie Carnegie
Katherine Klein
Benjamin Musil
Alexandra Smith
Nathaniel Cartwright
Margaret Koch
Alyssa Ojeda
Meagan Snodell
Alexa Davis
Tanner Kohfield
Paul Ojeda
Christian Trudeau
Chandler Diedrich
Miriam Long
Jared Opperman
John Tybor
Carson Dowling
Daniel Luque
Courtney Penland
Dominique Whipper
Kathleen Doyle
Tomas Maia
Justin Pensock
Reeder Wells
Walker Drewitt
Jillian Malone
Gabriella Petterson
Zach Wiewel
Amanda Dugas
Jose Raul Martinez
Natasha Radhakrishnan
Ross Eide
Joseph Martinez
Dominique Ramirez
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FINE ARTS St. Michael’s Catholic Academy’s Fine Arts Department
the state TFA tournament. In the TAPPS State Academic
continues to provide students with exciting opportunities
& Speech contest SMCA Drama boasted state finalists
to build their appreciation and experience in visual
in three events including a state championship for one
and performing arts. To create a successful learning
student in Solo Acting. Our Varsity Drama entry in the
environment, each visual and performing arts class and
TAPPS One-Act Play contest placed 2nd at the district
extracurricular engages students with a variety of unique
level and 4th at state. One senior, Danielle Green, was
production-oriented experiences. Year after year, the
named best actress at the state contest. The Drama II/
Fine Arts Department at SMCA offers many unique areas
III class performed a theater for youth play, Goldilocks
of study and unique opportunities to learn in Dance,
on Trial, for elementary school students from our
Music, Theatre, and Visual Art. The 2012-2013 school year
partner schools and also presented their annual spring
was no exception, as our students had many challenging
production, the comedy The Devil in Sherman Marsh.
and successful opportunities to demonstrate their work.
Research shows that learning music helps students
In our dance classes, students learn by doing kinesthetic
understand other subjects by reinforcing skills that
awareness as they connect with the body’s abilities
students use in other areas. Our Music students were
to coordinate motion and its awareness of where it is
successful is several areas. Our exciting Drumline
in time and space. Outside of the classroom, students
performed at all home football games, one playoff game,
performed for the Christmas and Spring Dance Recitals.
and had a thrilling rendition of “Little Drummer Boy”
Drama is a unique combination of all of the arts, and our drama students were very busy and productive. The school year began with our Fall Play, The Craving. The play, a biting satire of the film industry, featured sixteen students who participated both on stage and behind the scenes. The spring semester all-school production was the musical, Little Shop of Horrors, which included eighteen students who chose a specialty of on stage or behind the scenes work. The Varsity Drama team was especially productive during the year as they participated in ten Texas Forensic Association (TFA) qualifying tournaments, as well as having qualified for
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during the all-school Mass during Advent. The symphonic ensemble performed at the NHS Induction ceremony, Winter Recital, Spring Recital, Awards Assembly and Graduation.
Music students also participated in the
TAPPS Solo & Ensemble competition and received an “Excellent” rating for their Medium Ensemble performances. Several students received a “Superior” rating for their solo, and one student advanced to the state level and received a “Superior” rating and a gold medal. The year concluded with a concert that featured the Music I class, which was the highest attended spring music concert in school history.
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FAITH LIFE The 2012-2013 academic year was measured with a great deal of leadership development amongst our students. In the spring, twelve students from the class of 2013 were selected to serve on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), a group of senior students dedicated to serving the faith life of the SMCA community. These students dedicated themselves to the task of creating a student driven faith life by taking part in a three day retreat at Eagle’s Wings retreat center in Burnet, TX. Having this excursion take place in July allowed the team an opportunity to bond and grow through prayer, service, and liturgy before the school year even began. The SLT Retreat was the first of many experiences that would take place outside of the classroom and off the athletic field. This core group met weekly before school to plan, develop, and eventually lead the day-retreats that each class participated in during Catholic Schools Week in January. All four of these retreats took place at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center where students were engaged in prayer and team building exercises and activities such as scavenger hunts. In addition to these outings, all twelve SLT members participated in one of the three Kairos retreats; a three day retreat designed to activate seniors’ relationship with God and peers. Senior Leadership Team members were also student leaders in the liturgical life of the school. One priority was taking charge of the masses in Christ Chapel for each grade level. This included recruiting other students to be guest lectors, gift bearers, and greeters, while also creating the prayers of the faithful. Outside of the church, the team also coordinated student volunteers for charitable outings to Querencia at Barton Creek, Mobile Loaves and Fishes, and Catholic Charities of Central Texas. The leadership that these twelve students developed and displayed during their senior year permeated the entire SMCA community. Their guidance, poise, and drive created a strong sense of peer ministry throughout the campus and played a pivotal role in successful retreats, masses, and service outings.
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ATHLETICS • The Varsity Football team was named District and Regional Champions after finishing the regular season at 12-1. The team advanced to the State Semi-Finals, clinching the best outcome in the Playoffs of any football team in St. Michael’s history. • The Varsity Volleyball team advanced to the area playoffs after a strong regular season. Six girls were named to the All-District team, two of whom were also All-State players. Other accolades included a Fab 50 national recruit on the team and two girls had the privilege of playing in the Junior Olympics. • The Men’s Cross Country team finished off a stellar season placing 6th at TAPPS State Meet. • The Women’s Cross Country team mirrored the dedication of their counterpart by earning 5th at TAPPS State Meet. • The Women’s Basketball team made it to the area playoffs under the leadership of their four All-District players. • The Men’s Basketball team finished their season after advancing to the regional round at TAPPS State Tournament. Over the course of the year the team defeated four state ranked teams and had seven All-District members, two of whom were All-State. • The Women’s Swim team had a combined effort that was strong enough to earn 6th at State. • The Men’s Swim team earned 3rd at State after several terrific individual performances. • The Baseball team ended 6-4 in District, and played in the area round of the playoffs. Two members are now playing baseball in the college ranks. Four players from the team were named AllDistrict and three were All-State. • The Men’s Lacrosse team finished off their regular season by being named District Champions. • The Women’s Lacrosse team was named District Champions and finished the season as State Semi-Finalists. The team included four All State players, three All District, and three Academic AllAmerican. • The Track team sent five men to compete in TAPPS State Tournament and finished in 2nd place. St. Michael’s runners took gold in four events and set state meet records in each of those events. • The Golf team earned 6th place at TAPPS State Tournament and two students tied for Individual 3rd place. • The Cheerleading team earned superior ribbons, the Technical Excellence Award, and the Herkie Team Award. They also received a bid to NCA High School Nationals and three All American nominations. • Thirteen student athletes from SMCA’s 2013 graduating class signed to play sports at the collegiate level.
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FACULTY/STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS 5-YEAR SERVICE AWARD Reem Kattura Charlotte May Benjamin Ortiz Darrell Pantalone Aaron Stancik
10-YEAR SERVICE AWARD Mackey Smith
15-YEAR SERVICE AWARD Ivan Klousia
25-YEAR SERVICE AWARD David Koch
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ALUMNI The annual homecoming weekend, held on October 19, 2012, was the first major event of the year for the Alumni Association. Past, present and future Crusaders gathered at Crusader Stadium for the Homecoming football game. During halftime, the Alumni of the Year Award was presented. Afterwards, a large crowd gathered at Opal Divine’s to celebrate a victory and relive their Crusader memories. The SMCA alumni flag football game was a fun and well-attended event during Homecoming weekend. Past football players came to relive their glory days and enjoy the beautiful weather, BBQ, alumni goodies, and kids’ activities. The Maroon team beat the Black team by a small margin! The Holiday Happy Hour was enjoyable for many past Crusaders. More than fifty SMCA alums and their spouses attended the Alumni Holiday Happy Hour on December 27, 2012. Good cheer, crusader spirit and laughter filled the air as past Crusaders caught up with classmates and friends. During the winter, SMCA alumni swim team members came back for a visit over breakfast tacos and hot chocolate. Megan Rother Fults ‘03, former swim coach and alum, organized this fun event for current and past Crusader swim team members. Former Olympian and new SMCA swim team coach, Hans Dersch, led the group in a brisk winter warm up. Before graduating, the Class of 2013 enjoyed lunch and each other’s company at the Alumni Induction Ceremony! Lunch was served while classmates enjoyed watching the senior video, receiving Mrs. Knepp’s College Awards, and spending time with their classmates before graduation.
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ALUMNI OF THE YEAR St. Michael’s 10th Annual Alumni of Year Award was given at the Homecoming game on October 19, 2012 to Mrs. Tasha Renee Meadows Golson’92. This special award is presented each year to an SMCA graduate who is “Living the Mission” through demonstrated leadership, service and decision-making that is consistent with Catholic values. Tasha transferred to St. Michael’s Catholic Academy during her sophomore year.
Upon graduating
from St. Michael’s Academy in 1992, she attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned a Bachelor’s of Civil Engineering. After college, Tasha attended the Department of Defense Air Force Officer Training School. While on active duty she earned a Masters of Business Administration and served as a Civil Engineer officer in a multitude of positions, including Squadron Commander. During her career, Tasha received the award for “Woman of the Year 2003,” at McGuire Air Force Base and has been recognized several times as an outstanding “Company Grade Officer of the Year.” Tasha’s deployments include tours in Einsiedlehof, Germany and Al Udeid, Qatar in the Middle East. Tasha is a Veteran of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. In 2007, Tasha transitioned into Civil Service and presently is a Contracting Officer Representative for the 81st Infrastructure Support Division at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi. Tasha currently resides in Ocean Springs, Mississippi with her husband Malcolm, and her three step children. Tasha is an active member of Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Biloxi, Mississippi, a member of both the church choir and the Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Tasha was accompanied by her parents, Daniel and Joann Meadows, both veterans of military service. Congratulations to Tasha on her outstanding achievements, community service and leadership. She embodies the mission of St. Michael’s Catholic Academy and is an inspiration to all of us.
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2013 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AND MATRICULATION Abilene Christian University
Goucher College*
Saint Joseph's University
The University of Alabama
Harding University*
Saint Louis University
American University
Harvard College*
Sam Houston State University*
Appalachian State University
High Point University
San Diego State University*
The Art Institute of Austin
Hollins University
University of San Diego
The University of Arizona
College of the Holy Cross
Santa Clara University
University of Arkansas
University of Houston
Savannah College of Art and Design
Auburn University
Howard Payne University
Schreiner University*
Austin College
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Southern California
Austin Community College*
John Carroll University
Southern Methodist University*
Baylor University*
Kansas State University
Southern New Hampshire University
Belmont University
University of Kentucky
Southwestern University*
Berklee College of Music*
Lafayette College
St. Edward's University*
Birmingham-Southern College
Lehigh University
St. John's College
Blinn College
Louisiana State University
Stanford University*
Boston Conservatory
Loyola Marymount University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bowdoin College*
Loyola University Chicago*
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bowling Green State University*
Mannes College of Music
Stonehill College
University of British Columbia
Marist College*
Sweet Briar College
University of California at Berkeley*
Marquette University
The University of Tampa
University of California at Davis
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor*
Tarleton State University
University of California at Irvine
Marymount Manhattan College*
Texas A&M University*
Univ. California at San Diego
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Texas A&M, Commerce
Univ. of California at Santa Barbara*
Miami University, Oxford
Texas A&M, Corpus Christi*
California State University, Long Beach
University of Miami
Texas A&M, Galveston
Carleton College
Michigan State University*
Texas A&M, Kingsville
Carnegie Mellon University*
University of Michigan*
Texas Christian University*
College of Charleston*
Millsaps College
Texas Lutheran University
Clarendon College*
University of Mississippi*
Texas State University*
Clemson University
University of North Carolina Greensboro*
Texas Tech University*
Coastal Carolina University
University of North Texas*
The University of Texas, Austin*
University of Colorado at Boulder*
Northern Colorado Community College*
The University of Texas, Dallas
Concordia University at Austin*
Norwich University*
The University of Texas, San Antonio*
Cornell University
University of Notre Dame*
Trinity University*
University of Dallas
Oklahoma City University
Tulane University*
University of Dayton
Oklahoma State University*
University of the Incarnate Word
University of Denver
University of Oklahoma*
Vanderbilt University
DePaul University*
University of Oregon
University of Vermont
Eastman School of Music, Rochester
Pace University, New York City
Villanova University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical AZ
Point Park University
University of Virginia
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical FL*
Princeton University*
Wagner College
Emerson College
Purchase College State NY
Washington University in St. Louis*
Fairfield University
Purdue University
University of Washington
Florida International University
Regis University
West Texas A&M University
Florida State University
Rhodes College
Wheaton College MA*
Furman University
Rice University*
Xavier University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey*
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* Indicates that one or more members of the Class of 2013 matriculated.
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FINANCIAL REPORT Sources of Funds
$300,000
Annual Giving
Annual Appeal
$261K
TOTAL $6,794,677
TOTAL = $643,572
$250,000
$200,000
Gala
$165K $150,000 Restricted
$100,000
$92K
Thrift Shoppe $80K Crusader Classic
$50,000
$35K
Dining Hall $10K
0
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Tuition and Fees Fundraising and Annual Giving Booster Club Investment Income Other Grant Income
n
Endowment Income (Scholarships Only)
$5,777,613 $643,572 $107,707 $106,993 $77,159 $75,000 $6,633
Expenditures TOTAL = $6,665,976
n n n n n n n n n n n n
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Salaries and Benefits Financial Aid Utilities/Maintenance Capital Purchases Administration Debt Service Instruction/Professional Development Advancement Athletics Technology Transportation Student Activities
$4,026,392 $720,791 $341,781 $332,881 $273,989 $273,474 $248,933 $162,239 $134,290 $57,835 $49,736 $43,635
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ANNUAL APPEAL In 2012-2013, St. Michael’s Catholic Academy was blessed with an overwhelming show of support from our greater community for the Annual Appeal campaign. This past year, an extraordinary $261,549 was raised, directly impacting our daily student’s experience. The St. Michael’s faculty, staff, Board of Trustees, and Foundation Board showed their support for SMCA with 100% participation to the Annual Appeal. Feeding off this energy, our wonderful parents set the tone for future families with an incredible 89% giving rate. Thank you to all who were able to give a gift for both present and future St. Michael’s students. Donations to the Annual Appeal go a long way toward helping St. Michael’s achieve its mission of combining academic
excellence
with
faith
formation
and
co-curricular learning opportunities. These gifts support our dedicated faculty and staff by creating opportunities and providing resources for our educators to grow as members of the St. Michael’s community. Co-curricular learning, an important aspect of all St. Michael’s high school student’s experience, is also enriched through these generous gifts. We are truly appreciative of all those who have volunteered their time and experience, especially Campaign Co-Chairs, Mitzi & Chris Easley and Anna & Jim Gjerset, as well as the Annual Appeal Class Captains. Thank you again to our generous donors for ensuring this success!
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CRUSADER CLASSIC & BBQ THROWDOWN The Crusader Classic is a long-standing tradition at St. Michael’s where we invite our community to join us for a little friendly competition on the nines in support of our school. The funds we raise on this day support financial aid, scholarships, and our faculty and staff. The 2012 Crusader Classic was held at Falconhead Golf Club on Monday, October 1, 2012. Participants and sponsors enjoyed a beautiful day of golf in the company of good friends. The night before the Tournament, the 2nd Annual BBQ Throwdown competition was held at the home of Ben Bentzin. Parents and supporters enjoyed delicious BBQ sponsored by Schmidt Family BBQ and blues music by the Peterson Brothers Band. We appreciate all of the hard work by our parent chefs in making the Throwdown possible. Thanks to our wonderful Co-Chairs, Bill McMeans and Jay Watson, and the tireless efforts of our fabulous committee members, we were able to raise $38,700. Also, a special thanks to Tim Gigliotti for chairing the BBQ Throwdown and making it so much fun! Thank you all for your support!
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WAYS YOU CAN GIVE TO ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC ACADEMY BEQUESTS Consider a perpetual gift to St. Michael’s. By including St. Michael’s Catholic Academy in your will, you can be a part of the education of future generations. You can bequeath a percentage of your estate, a fixed dollar amount, or specified personal property to St. Michael’s Catholic Academy.
CASH & PLEDGES Cash gifts are immediately available for use by St. Michael’s. Cash gifts may be unrestricted or restricted to special projects. Pledges enable donors to show support immediately and pay when convenient.
DEFERRED GIFTS Our tax advisor can discuss various trusts and other forms of deferred contributions that can benefit St. Michael’s Catholic Academy and provide life income for you or your loved one.
LIFE INSURANCE A gift of life insurance is a wonderful way to make a significant gift to St. Michael’s Catholic Academy. An existing policy may be donated or a new policy purchased. St. Michael’s should be named as the beneficiary and premiums are tax deductible.
MATCHING GIFTS More than 1,000 employers will match gifts to St. Michael’s Catholic Academy. Obtain matching gifts forms from the personnel office of your employer. St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Annual Report
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PERSONAL PROPERTY
others use estate and tax planning techniques to plan
Art, antiques, jewelry, and rare books are examples of
for charitable giving in ways that maximize the gift and/
gifts of personal property that are deductible for income
or minimize its impact on the donor’s estate. Whether
tax purposes at their fair market value.
a donor uses appreciated securities/stock, real estate, partnership interests, personal property, life insurance,
REAL ESTATE
a retirement plan, trusts, or an annuity, the benefits of a
Gifts of real estate usually allow the avoidance of the capital
planned gift can make this type of charitable giving very
gains tax and provide a charitable deduction. Lifetime
attractive to both the donor and the nonprofit. By contrast,
occupancy of a donated residence may be retained.
gifts to the annual fund are generally made from a donor’s discretionary income, and while they may be budgeted
SECURITIES Appreciated stocks or bonds can be donated to St. Michael’s and may be deducted for income tax purposes at full, fair market value on the date of transfer with no significant capital gains liability.
for, they are not considered planned giving. One donor who understood the value of maximizing a planned gift was Monsignor Richard McCabe. Monsignor McCabe worked with the founding members of the school to create St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, and was widely
UNITED WAY
considered a beloved friend of the school. At the time
You can make contributions to any 501(c) 3 not-for-profit
of his passing, Monsignor designated St. Michael’s as the
organization of your choice through United Way. Just
beneficiary of a $100,000 life insurance policy. By only
ask your United Way representative how to designate
paying a small amount for the policy, he was able to make
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy as the recipient of your
a significant gift in the form of an endowed scholarship
United Way contribution.
to help minority students with a financial need attend St.
PLANNED GIVING: Planned giving may be defined as a method of supporting a nonprofit that enables donors to make gifts larger than
Michael’s. Monsignor McCabe’s planned gift will ensure his legacy at the school will live on in perpetuity as an endowed scholarship for generations of students.
they could make from their regular income. While some planned gifts provide a life-long income to the donor,
ENDOWMENTS The St. Michael’s Catholic Academy endowment consists of funds given to the school that are invested in perpetuity. Endowed funds can be unrestricted, providing a resource that can be used to meet current school priorities and exciting new opportunities as they arise, or can be designated for specific purposes, including scholarships for students. We are grateful for all of the generous donors who have so strongly believed in the future of St. Michael’s Catholic Academy. If you would like to support St. Michael’s Catholic Academy by establishing an endowment or making a gift to one of our established funds, please contact Peggy Hanley, Director of Development, at (512) 328-2323 or phanley@smca.com. 16
Leroy and Lola Bednar Endowment
Msgr. Richard E. McCabe Endowment
Beverly Nash Bell Endowment
Brendan P. Mooney Endowed Scholarship
Patrick Brown Endowment
Al Ramos Endowment
“Deacon” Crain Endowment Dehan Endowment Klepac Endowment
Seton Healthcare Family Endowment SMCA Thrift Shoppe Endowment
Father Vincent Lopez Endowment
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GRANDPARENTS’ DAY Each year, we are pleased to host a special day in which we welcome our grandparents and grand friends to join in the daily life of our campus. Grand Day was celebrated on November 1, 2012. The day included a campus tour, an all-school Mass for All Saints’ Day, and a delicious lunch in Café Loredo. We had the best turnout yet, and are excited that the students were able to have so many loved ones visit them here at school! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this a memorable event!
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UNA NOCHE EN ESPAÑA GALA CO-CHAIRS Debbie Beck Karen Rudy Colorful Flamenco dancers and musicians entertained guests at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy annual gala, Una Noche En Espana, at the Barton Creek Resort on Saturday evening. The beautiful event also included a cocktail reception and silent auction, an energetic live auction, and dancing with Austin’s favorites The Nightowls.
“This is
our largest fundraiser of the year,” explained Director of Development Peggy Hanley, “and it’s a great time for our families, friends, faculty, and alumni to join together in celebration and fellowship while supporting St. Michael’s students.” Mike Volonnino, Interim Principal, spoke to the crowd about exciting technology changes taking place on campus and introduced a moving video created by students from the multi-media class. “Graduates of St. Michael’s go to some of the most prestigious colleges in the country and many will return to Austin to lead the next generation,” Volonnino remarked. “Our over-reaching goal is for St. Michael’s to replicate the university environment, in form and function. Our curriculum drives college-level ideals: collaboration, independent inquiry, and student engagement. This legacy of excellence at St. Michael’s is made possible through the generosity of donors and the support of our community.”
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS Tracy Anderson
Linda Knebel
Trish Boushka
Susan Kohagen
Kimberly Bove
Peg Mickelson
Marc Bove
Amy Miller
Jeanne Caulo
Kathy Paz
Kim Coffey
Eric Paz
Rosalie Dowling
Annette Ramey
Liz Duron
Patty Reeh
Becky Frost
Mara Reilly
Laura Gibson
Pat Smith
Art Graf
Glenda Watters
Almudena Gutierrez
SPONSORS & UNDERWRITERS BARCELONA SPONSOR Giselle & Steve Rohleder VALENCIA SPONSOR Leslie & David Blanke/Diann & Jay Watson Stepping Stone Schools
GRANADA SPONSOR The Anderson Family Debbie & Frank Beck/ Karen & Randall Rudy Ben Bentzin & Karen Strnad/ Lynn & Gabe Tellechea Kathryn & Patrick Drew Mitzi & Chris Easley
SEVILLE SPONSOR Austin Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. John C. Schiro
Maureen & Bill Franz/Judy & Sonny Loredo
The Carlton Family
Michael & Heidi Muth
Cobra Legal Solutions, LLC The Gjerset Family
Cindy Matula & Fernando Sotelo
KeyAllegroRental.com
Erin & Kevin Pryzbocki
Renee & Earl Kilbride
DeeAnn & David Smith Heidi & Michael Muth IN-KIND SPONSORS AUCTION PADDLE UNDERWRITER Trish & Jim Boushka
Auction Source Maudie’s Milagro Tito’s Handmade Vodka
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS The Honor Roll of Donors is made up of parents, faculty, staff, grandparents, alumni and friends whose annual gifts amount to $250 or more. Thank you to all these donors, we hope their leadership and generosity will inspire others for years to come.
VISIONARY $50,000 - $99,999
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Mountain
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Drew
Scanlan Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J. Britt Rodgers
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haggerty
St. Michael’s Academy Thrift
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Rohleder
II Corinthians 9-7 Foundation
Shoppe
Mr. Jules Scruggs and Ms. Katy Wells
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kane
PATRON $25,000 - $49,999
Mr. and Mrs. Jay S. Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Loughran
Mr. and Mrs. James Gjerset
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Wills
Dr. and Mrs. Jose A. Martinez
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Mooney
Mr. and Mrs. John Zapp
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Mooney
CRUSADER $10,000 - $24,999
CHAMPION $5,000 - $9,999
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Muth
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beck
Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Olmstead
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. James Boeckman
Dr. and Mrs. William Paver
Mr. David and Dr. Leslie Blanke
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Boushka
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips
Communities Foundation of Texas
Mr. and Mrs. David Bregger
Mr. and Ms. Kevin Przybocki
Diocese of Austin
Dr. and Mrs. Donald M. Carlton
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Quinn
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Felice
Mr. and Mrs. Steven T. Coffey
Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Corby
Sachem, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. William McMeans
Ms. Jeri DeAngelis
Dr. and Mrs. John Schiro Mr. and Mrs. David Sikora Stepping Stone Schools Strake Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Talbert The Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Foundation Dr. and Mrs. David W. Tybor
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LEADER $1,000 - $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Bale C. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Arun Andhavarapu Anonymous Mr. Don Bennett Mr. Ben Bentzin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Bernhardt Mr. and Mrs. Todd Biederman Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Donald Figer
Mr. and Mrs. Billy R. Kilgo, Jr.
Mr. Ronald F. Fischer
Ms. Theresa L. King
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Flores
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Koch
Mr. and Mrs. John Flynn
Mr. and Mrs. Joel J. Kocher
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin
Ms. Carolyn Y. Larochelle
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Franz
Dr. and Mrs. Shaun A. Maloney
Deanna K. Gallagher
GE Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McCaul
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Cole
Mr. and Mrs. James Gilmore
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. McGuigan
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Davis
Mr. Arthur Graf, III
Mr. and Mrs. T. Alan Mickelson
Mr. Hector Delgado and Mrs. Agnes
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grief
Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Jake L. Guarino
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Molina
Mr. and Mrs. James Haley
Moody Engineering Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hubenak
Dr. and Mrs. Eric Moody
Mr. Joseph B. Inge and Ms. Vivian A.
Mr. Robert Moser and Mrs. Sylvia
Fiorentino
Delgado-Moser
Jimick Products, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Reagan Nash
Joe B. Foster Family Foundation
Network for Good
KeyAllegroRental.com
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Nowlin
Dr. and Mrs. Earl Kilbride
Mr. Tim O’Hearn
Mr. and Ms. Gary Bowes Mr. and Mrs. Robert Butzin Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Carlton Mr. and Mrs. Ian Carnegie Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Caulo Mr. Thomas N. Cerovski and Mrs.
Seebass Mrs. Kathryn E. Denefe Mr. and Mrs. Brian DeRoeck Mr. Hans Dersch and Dr. Juliette Madrigal-Dersch Dr. and Mrs. Guy Diedrich Mr. and Mrs. Timothy F. Dowling Mr. and Mrs. Patton Drewett Mr. and Mrs. Chris Easley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Escutia
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PACESETTER $500 - $999 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ames Dr. and Ms. Michael Arguello Aspire by API Austin CEO Foundation Drs. John and Lori Babineau Ms. Debbie Balaguer Mr. Scott Balaguer Mr. and Mrs. Harris H. Bass Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ojeda Paver Family Foundation Mr. James Paver Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Pensock, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Peters Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Peters Mr. Tony Pham Mr. and Mrs. David Potter Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Pylypec Very Rev. Bud Roland Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rousseau Mr. and Mrs. Randall D. Rudy Mr. Kevin Ryan Mr. and Mrs. William Schultz Schwab Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Serra Mr. and Mrs. Mike Shutt Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Smith, III 22
Mr. Fernando Sotelo and Ms. Cindy Matula
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bednorz
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Soules
Ms. Joan S. Bentzin
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Spagnola
Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Bernacki
SSEB Enterprises, LP
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boggiano
St. Catherine of Siena
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bourgeacq
St. Ignatius, Martyr, School
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Bove
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Stevenson
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Boykin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Suffoletta
Ms. Ann Braziel
The Ben Bentzin Family Fund
Dr. and Mrs. George Cantu
The Haggerty Family Foundation The John C. and Carolyn Noonan Parmer Private Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trudeau Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Watters Wells Fargo Business Banking Westlake Securities Mr. and Mrs. Brad Wiewel Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Woods
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Beck
Mr. and Mrs. Toby Capello Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Capelo Mr. Rudy Colmenero Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cook Mr. and Mrs. Mark Craig Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dautel Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Luis De La Garza Mr. and Mrs. Brendan P. Doyle
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Mr. Tyler J. Duffy
Mr. and Mrs. E. Clark Lutz
Mr. and Mrs. Rock T. Thweatt
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Eichler
Mr. Arturo Martin-De-Nicolas
Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Vander Ploeg
Mr. Michael Eide and Ms. Sarah
Mr. and Mrs. Martin W. McGarry
Mr. Kerry Watson and Mrs. Pamela A.
Walton Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Essl Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fenton Mr. and Mrs. Sabas C. Flores Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Frost Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garcia Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Robin Green Mr. Carl Gromatzky and Ms. Lydia
Ms. Tiffany Merkel Mr. and Mrs. Barry Meyer Mitchell and Colmenero LLP National Instruments Mr. and Mrs. Sayed Nicolas Mr. and Mrs. Eric Paz
Lenart Ms. Barbara Weiss Mr. Randall Weiss and Mrs. Amy Miller Dr. Donald T. Wells Westbank Dry Cleaning Ms. Eileen Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Brent Reeh Roberts Termite & Pest Control, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Schneider, Jr.
Gonzalez
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne D. Schrader
Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Gutierrez
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Skymba
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hahn
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Snodell
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hammel
Mr. and Mrs. Don Stevens
Ms. Peggy Hanley
Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Swartz
Mr. and Mrs. Colin Hodges
Target - Take Charge of Education
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Honeycutt
Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Tellechea
PARTNER $250 - $499 Mr. and Mrs. Raul Allegre Austin Learning Center Mr. and Mrs. Jack P. Barber Mr. Joe Bernier Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Browne Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Bush Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Callegari
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Jacobson John C. Babineau, D.M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Knebel Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kohfield Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Laube Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Leasure Mr. James Lemos and Mrs. Sarah Luna Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Long Mr. Sonny and Dr. Judy Loredo St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Annual Report
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Dr. and Mrs. Philip Cannata
Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Melcer
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Coats
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Heinlein
Mrs. JoAnne Milette
College Nannies & Tutors
Mr. and Mrs. Majd Hinedi
Ms. Erin Miller
Data Masters
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Hodapp
Mr. Brian Moreland and Mrs. Kathryn
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry DeVries
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jehl
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dolce
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kiser
Dominican Community of Austin, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kuchenrither
Mr. and Mrs. Luis M. Duron
Leif Johnson Ford, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ragan Edgerly
Mr. Leslie Lilly and Dr. Soncia Reagins-
Mr. and Mrs. Josh Epstein Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Frantz Freeze Softball Mr. and Mrs. Jack Garrett Mr. Rolando Garza and Mrs. Cecilia
Geiger Mr. and Mrs. John Opperman Oracle Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Donald Parks
Lilly
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Pellerin
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mahon
Mr. and Mrs. Erik Pitts
Mr. Steve Malachowski
Pure Austin Fitness
Mr. and Mrs. Humberto Maldonado
Dr. Thomas Roland and Ms. Janey Marks
Dr. Charlotte C. May
Berrios-Garza
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. McDonald, III
Mr. David Gilmer and Ms. Pamela
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McElhenny
Lastrilla
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Mr. Robert and Dr. Shari Paver
McElhenny Woodworks, LP
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruggio Safeway, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Saitas
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Mr. and Mrs. John R. Schneider
Austin Classical Guitar Society
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boushka
Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Senn
Austin Cosmetic Dentistry
Bradford Renaissance Portraits Corp.
Austin Country Club
Britelites Studio
Austin Custom Winery
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Bush
Ingari
Austin Learning Center
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler
Mr. D. Scott Woolley
Austin Skeletal Trauma Specialists
Capra & Cavelli
Mr. and Ms. Greg Wysocki
Austin Skin Dermatology
Cat Mattingly Photography
Austin Steam Train Association
C’est Chic! Gift Boutique
IN-KIND DONORS
Back Home Furniture
Cinemark Hill Country Galleria
3 Threads
Barton Creek Resort and Spa
Mr. and Mrs. Steven T. Coffey
AcupunctureAustin.com
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beck
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Cole
All Star Burger
Beehive
Collectic Home
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett Anderson
Ben Archer Insurance
College Nannies & Tutors
Arbor Car Wash & Lube Center
BK Nails & Spa
Craig O’s Pizza & Pastaria
ART on 5th Gallery
Blanton Museum of Art
Dr. and Mrs. Guy Diedrich
Aspire by API
Blazer Tag Adventure Center
Discount Tire
Auction Source
Body Business Health Club & Spa
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy F. Dowling
Austin Aztex Soccer
Capt. Stephen Boriskie
Mr. and Mrs. Max Duncan
Mr. and Mrs. Lance Sharp Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Shea Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Smith St. John Neumann Catholic Church Ms. Elizabeth Stavinoha Mr. and Mrs. Alan P. Stoner Mr. and Mrs. Brad Urry Dr. Ned Vanders Mr. and Ms. Arthur Vasquez Mr. and Mrs. George D. Welleck Wells Fargo Bank Mr. Rick Whiteley and Mrs. Robin
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Mr. and Mrs. Chris Easley
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kohfield
Perri Berri
Embellish Nails & Boutique
Kuk Sool Won of Oak Hill Martial Arts
Peterson Brothers Bank
Fastframe & the Westlake Gallery
Kurant Events
Piatti Restaurant
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Felice
Lake Travis Zipline Adventures
Precision Camera
Fonda San Miguel
Mr. and Mrs. Layne Levine
Provencal Home & Garden
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin
Ms. Michelle Loeper
Pure Austin Fitness
Game Plan Entertainment
Logo Charms, LLC
Rae Cosmetics
Ms. Suzanne Gandy
Luke’s Locker
Revolution Prep
Garridos
Lupe Tortilla
Robin Jackson Photography
Grey Rock Tennis Club
Magnolia Cafe
Round Rock Express Baseball Club
Gro Boutique
Mangieri’s Pizza Cafe
Mr. and Mrs. Randall D. Rudy
GSD&M
Maudie’s Tex-Mex
Sail & Ski Center
Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Gutierrez
Mr. and Mrs. William McMeans
Sanctuary Gift Boutique
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hahn
McSpadden’s Tire & Automotive
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Schneider, Jr.
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Mickelson
Mr. Stewart Scruggs
Mokara Hotel & Spa
Shady Grove
More Than A Teacher
Silver Papery
Natural Gardener
SMCA Athletic Department
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Mr. and Mrs. David Smith
Oak Hill Eye Care
Schmidt Family BBQ
Oh Yeah!
Soledad Transportation
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown
Mr. Fernando Sotelo and Ms. Cindy
Spa Hibiscus Imports Hopdoddy Burger Bar Horseshoe Bay Resort Hudson’s on the Bend Jake’s Del Mar James Avery Craftsman Jason’s Deli Jeff Loftin Photography Jiffy Lube/Heartland Automotive, Inc. Kendra Scott Design Kimball Bonamici Design Kittleman Photography 26
Open Arms P. Terry’s Burger Stand Paella Mix PAIYH Dance Studios Parkcrest Cleaners Parmida Home Store
Matula Starbuck’s Steve Armstrong Photography Sugar Hill Spa SUP ATX Mr. Andy Swortfiguer St. Michael’s Catholic Academy Annual Report
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Talbert
The Paramount & State Theatres
Mr. Roderick Welsh
Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Tellechea
The Seafood Lover Inc.
Westbank Dry Cleaning
Texas Hills Vineyard
The Secret Garden
Westbank Flower Market
Texas Honey Ham
The Spa at Torrey Pines
Ms. Maureen A. Whelan
Texas Performing Arts
The Wiewel Law Firm
Whole Foods
Texas Surf Camps
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Yogurt Planet
The County Line, Inc.
Torrey Pines Golf Course
Young & Fabulous
The Finish Line
Tri-All Fitness
Z Tejas
The Grove Wine Bar/Kitchen
Uchi/Uchiko
The Hills Dental Spa
Vom Fass
The Home Depot
Water 2 Wine
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Waterloo Records
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MISSION St. Michael’s Catholic Academy is a college-preparatory school founded by laity within the Diocese of Austin to serve a diverse student body. Combining academic excellence with faith formation and co-curricular learning opportunities, St. Michael’s prepares the whole student for leadership, service and decision-making consistent with Catholic values.
St. Michael’s Catholic Academy 3000 Barton Creek Blvd. Austin, Texas 78735 512-328-2323 www.smca.com
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