2011 Spirit Awards
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uadalupe Regional Middle School honored our founding president, Brother Leo Shea, FMS with the 2011 Spirit Award. Every year, the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Brownsville hosts a Spirit Awards banquet. The evening is a beautiful celebration of the impact of our Catholic schools, and each school has the opportunity to honor someone . The title SPIRIT was chosen for this annual Catholic school award to commemorate the manner in which Jesus assured the continuation of His work as He completed His earthly ministry. He sent His SPIRIT to be with the apostles, to enlighten them and give them courage as they went forth to teach and spread His gospel message. The primary purpose of Catholic schools is to teach and witness to the Catholic faith...to teach as Jesus did. Through support of Catholic schools, recipients of this award share in the work of the Spirit by providing an opportunity and environment in which the teachings of Jesus can be passed on to the next generation. The word SPIRIT is symbolic of the energy, enthusiasm and sense of service that each honoree has exhibited in support of Catholic schools. Also honored this year was GRMS Board of Directors member Lita Ortiz, who received the Spirit Award from Saint Joseph Academy. Thank you to our 2011 Spirit Awards table sponsor the Marist Brothers of the Schools. Past GRMS Spirit Award recipients : * 2010 | Brother David Concannon, CFC * 2009 | Brother Arthur Williams, CFC * 2008 | Diane Milliken Garza * 2007 | Patricia Flota de Hernandez * 2006 | Brother Brian Walsh, CFC * 2005 | Martha Garcia * 2004 | Barbara G. Koch and Jim Tipton * 2003 | Brother Larry Heathwood, CFC and Leo Langer
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