Summer Sceptre 2022

Vol. 31 • No. 2

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Summer 2022

A Primary Education Ministry of Christ the King Parish

A Letter from the Principal

Dear Christ the King Community,

This past year saw the world and country continue to grapple with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the second school year in a row, Christ the King School had a terrific year. There were times of turbulence but the community again rose to the occasion and supported each other. As the school year came to a close there was a distinct feeling of returning to normal with parents back on campus as volunteers for our Field Days, classes traveling off-campus for field trips, and beautiful end-of-year school traditions celebrated as a full community. In some ways, the 2022-2023 school year was more difficult than last year, but in other ways, it showed just how much potential there is at CKS for future endeavors and how bright our future looks for our school and parish.

As the school community takes a collective breath over the summer months, we pause for a moment to reflect. We reminisce about the events of the year like the most successful Crown Affair in school history and one of the most well-attended Grandparents and Special Friends Days ever. We say thank you to Ms. Jennifer Harris, Ms. Sarah Witt, and Mr. Caleb Dinger for their service to CKS as they move on to new challenges. We offer a special note of thanks to Mrs. Deb Fay, former parent and current grandparent, who stepped in to assist in managing our Annual Giving Fund and helped us reach heights previously unimaginable. We excitedly welcomed Mrs. Teresa Davis, Mrs. Margo Thompson, Ms. Bailey Biggerstaff, and Mr. Shawn Sterling to our school community and thank them for bringing their ideas and energy to the students and community. And we look forward to what the future holds as renovation projects make steady progress all over the building, all made possible by the incredible generosity of the Christ the King Church and School community. More than ever, CKS is Always Thinking, Always Growing!

Christ the King Church and School is truly a special and blessed place, and beyond that, we are a special and blessed community. That word, community, is the best word to encapsulate what makes everything we do here possible. The grace we experience, the feeling of the Holy Spirit working in and through each of us, is truly remarkable and awe inspiring. Thank you for being a part of our community and especially for your continued support of our school through prayer, volunteering, and charity. This ministry of the Church is only possible with the support of each person in our community, so on behalf of the students, faculty, and staff…THANK YOU! Sincerely in Christ, Mr. Alan Mila Principal

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You can help make sure Christ the King School will always be here to serve the children of our parish community by providing a future gift through your estate to the Forever Fund. We would be honored to speak with you in confidence about a bequest in your will, a gift of appreciated stock, a beneficiary life insurance policy or other means that can save taxes and provide a major gift to the school. Contact Jeanette Neuhoff Vogt ‘76 at jeanette.vogt@cks-nashville.org to discuss your desire to help Christ the King School for a lifetime and beyond.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2022 CORPORATE SPONSORS! Interested in sponsoring us for 2023? For more information, contact jeanette.vogt@cks-nashville.org.

CROWN JEWEL LEVEL - Pinnacle Financial Partners PLATINUM LEVEL - Hiller Plumbing, Osborne’s Bi-Rite, Tennessee Filter Sales, Inc. GOLD LEVEL - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Woodmont Realty, Bryan Contractors, Inc., Donnelly, Timmons & Associates Custom Builders, Father Ryan High School, Genetic Assays, Inc., Sunrise Contracting, Taylor Pigue Marchetti & Blair PLLC SILVER LEVEL - Max & Alice School Uniforms, Promo Hounds A CROWN AFFAIR AND IN-KIND SPONSORS Bibs Balloons, Dessert Designs by Leland, Hogan Linen Supply Co., St. Cecilia Academy, The Party Blueprint JACK LONG GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS Associated Masonry Products, Bass Tire Company, Ducklo Eyecare, Jackalope Brewing Co., Long Family, McRedmond Brothers, Pancoast Benefits, SOAR Adventure Tower - Franklin, TN, West Nashville Sports League

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CHRIST the KING Pedro Pan Students (1963)

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Luis, Carlos and Paul Fernandez brought us a book about the program that brought them here from Cuba.

On the Cover: Mr. Ted Sanders, CKS Class of 1949, is our 2022 Distinguished Graduate.

The Fernandez Brothers and family visited CKS while here for a celebration of Catholic Charities.

Lunch with Mr. Mila at Martin’s BBQ

The Fernandez brothers remember the church from their year at CKS in 1963.

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Rosalie Rowan visited with us on the tour. Her grandparents were the hosts of the Fernandez boys.

Contents 3 CKS Operation Pedro Pan Students 4 Farewell to Fr. Phan 5 2022 Distinguished Graduate - Theodore Randall Sanders, Sr. ‘49 5 A Crown Affair 6-7 King’s Players’ Production-The Wizard of Oz

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Farewell & Thank You, Fr. Phan!

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2022 Distinguished Graduate

Congratulations to Theodore (Ted) Randall Sanders, Sr., Christ the King School Class of 1949! We were honored to recognize Mr. Sanders during Catholic Schools Week as our 2022 Distinguished Graduate, and blessed to still have him as a member of Christ the King Parish. Several of his family members were able to attend and join the celebration.

2022 A Crown Affair

A Crown Affair was a HUGE success under the direction of Mrs. Terri Francescon, CKS Events Manager, and her amazing volunteers.

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;King’s Players’ The Wizard of Oz

The King’s Players gave several fantastic performances of The Wizard of Oz in early May, under the direction of Ms. Sydney Brown and Ms. Kayla Hammel. Bravo, Raiders!

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Congratulations, CKS Class of 2022 and to Mr. Mila on the completion of his first year as CKS Principal!