de Sales Sheet Magazine - Spring 2016

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de Sales Sheet Magazine of Mount de Sales Academy | Spring 2016 Edition

A MESSAGE FROM THE ACADEMY PRESIDENT Dear Friends,

The de Sales Sheet

Named for the school, it is published twice per year by the Office of Institutional Advancement for alumni and friends of Mount de Sales Academy.

851 Orange Street| Macon, GA 31201 P: 478.751.3240 |F: 478.751.3241 Web: www.mountdesales.net E-mail: alumni@mountdesales.net Please direct all address changes and correspondence to the above address.

Administration

Mr. David Held, President Mrs. Mary Pat Dadisman, Assistant Head of School, Dean of Students Dr. Mike Franklin, Upper School Head Mrs. Kari Alderman, Middle School Head

Institutional Advancement Staff

Mrs. Laura J. Schofield, Director of Institutional Advancement Mrs. Lauren H. Beaty, Director of Alumni Relations, Parent Association Mrs. Ashley K. Griffin, Director of Admissions Mrs. Amanda A. Livingston, Director of Development and Marketing de Sales Sheet Photographers: Andrew Brooks Photography, Advancement Staff, Yearbook Staff

The celebration of the Academy’s 140th anniversary provides a great opportunity for those of us who treasure MDS to reflect on our longstanding and very proud heritage.

Indeed, this has been a rewarding and somewhat humbling year as we consider the number of lives the Academy has shaped. We have also deepened our appreciation for the courageous decision by those first Sisters of Mercy to serve the people of Macon, G.A., by forming our school in 1876.

In our societal norm of “here today and gone tomorrow,” we should ask two critical questions as we consider the Academy’s remarkable longevity.

The first question is, “What have we done right to endure for so long as such an integral part of the fabric of Macon?” The second question is similar, yet focused on the future, “What should we do to ensure that Mount de Sales Academy continues to be at the forefront of education in Macon?”

I believe the answer to both questions is the same and was best answered in a feature story on the Academy in a recent publication of Macon Magazine.

One of our proud alums was quoted as saying, “Mount de Sales was founded for the right reasons, and it has maintained those standards. The students who graduate have a realworld experience and each student, regardless of faith, is expected to live good values every day. That’s unique.”

The celebration of our 140th anniversary is, in fact, the launch of a bright future as we take this opportunity to pledge our commitment to continue to operate for the “right reasons.” When we do so, we will further our unique legacy as a great school, one that is second to none.

One of my fundamental beliefs is that no institution ever remains stagnant.

Institutions are either moving ahead or falling behind. We plan on moving ahead by remaining true to those high academic and behavioral standards established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1876. By following their lead, we will provide an environment in which all of our students can grow closer to God, acquire the academic skills that will allow them to excel, and learn the value of service to others.

Happy Birthday to MDS! Go Cavs!

David Held President, Mount de Sales Academy

Mission Statement

Mount de Sales Academy is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy.

Dedicated to the spiritual and intellectual growth of each student, the Academy is committed to educating young men and women of all cultural, economic, and religious backgrounds. Mount de Sales provides an environment devoted to academic excellence, service to the community, global awareness, and lifelong learning to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

2015-2016 Board of Trustees Mr. Matt McKenna (’75), Chair Mr. Craig Murphey, Vice Chair Mrs. Suzy Garcia, Treasurer Mr. Roy Robinson (’82), Secretary Mrs. Kathy Blackwell Mr. Pat Braski Dr. James Cassidy, Jr. (’75) Mr. Spyros Dermatas (’72)

Mr. Jarome Gautreaux (’85) Mrs. Michelle Kroll Mrs. Mary Ann Mahoney Sister Joan Serda, RSM Hon. Lamar Sizemore Mr. Terry Smoak Mrs. Mona Speir Mr. Steve Williams (’80)

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Features

Founders Day Celebration The Burke Foundation Scholarship Donor Profile de Sales Sheet History Meeting Miss America Pope Francis Visits the U.S. 140 Years: A Peek into the Archives News & Happenings

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ON THE COVER Students, faculty, and staff assembled for a 140th anniversary picture. Photo credit: John O’Shaughnessey >>Mount de Sales student, circa early 1900s, identity unknown

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Spotlights: International Program Middle School House System Mercy in Action Alumni Love Stories A Call to Joy: Father Frank Critch, OFM Family Legacies Campus Notes Athletics News Alumni Updates and Awards

Founders Day Exactly 140 years to the day, Mount de Sales Academy celebrated the anniversary of its charter on February 28.

Ahead of the event, Macon Mayor Robert Reichert declared February 28, 2016 as “Mount de Sales Academy Day,” a proclamation celebrating the school’s solid place in Macon’s history.

“You can be proud of your past, be grateful for your present, and continue to dream about the future.”

- Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv.

At the celebration, the Academy welcomed special guest Bishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv. as well as board members, Sisters of Mercy, alumni, current families and students.

Sister Grace Marie Dillard, RSM, (’51) presented David Held, MDS president, with a proclamation from the Sisters of Mercy, the sponsor of the Academy.

Bishop Hartmayer expressed gratitude for all who continue to support the mission of Mount de Sales Academy in the Catholic and Macon communities. He explained the incredible value of Catholic education in the lives of young people and how each administrator, teacher, and family have significant and life-changing roles in educating and nurturing each student.

Graduates representing each decade since the 1940s lit candles in honor of and in memory of alumni.

“The values and lessons taught to us by the Sisters and later by the lay faculty have been invaluable to each of us while we were students and throughout our lives.”

- Mary Alice Garvin Bruce (’50)

Watch the full-length video of our Founders Day Celebration ceremony on the MDS YouTube channel: youtube.com/mdscavaliers.

“The excellence in education that Mount de Sales has had through the years comes from our foundress [Catherine McAuley].”

- Sister Grace Marie Dillard, RSM (’51)

“Our family, like many of you, has been blessed

by Mount de Sales. I personally am very thankful for the experience.”

- Matthew McKenna (’75), MDS Board Chair

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THE BURKE WOMEN BY ARTIST BRADFORD JOHNSON

From Founding Family to Forever Foundation The Burke Family

Born in New York in 1856, Thomas C. Burke moved to Macon with his Irish parents, Christopher and Catharine, at the young age of four.

Thomas’ immediate family, as well as the family he began with Mary Bessman of Augusta, G.A., were both founding members of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Thomas’ family is attributed to several stained glass windows within the church (Christ with the Crown of Thorns; Our Lady of Sorrows; and The Annunciation).

Thomas was one of five owners of the Academy of Music in Macon and owner of the T.C. Burke Company, a building supply house.

His connections to Mount de Sales Academy were many. His sister, Maggie, entered the Sisters of Mercy as a postulate in July, 1882 and was professed three years later as

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Sister Mary Ligouri. According to the Southern Cross Archives, “The greater part of her more than halfcentury of life as a religious was spent at Mt. de Sales Academy, where she endeared herself to generations of students from every state in the Union.”

Thomas’ daughters and Sister Mary Liguori’s nieces, Mary Henrietta and Martina, both graduated from Mount de Sales in the early 1900s. Thomas also attended to all the legal business of the Mount de Sales convent.

Mary and Martina were “closely identified with the civic, social, and cultural life of Macon.” Neither sister married and they lived together for years at 1085 Georgia Avenue, very near the campus.

Upon their deaths, the sisters’ estate established the Thomas C. Burke Foundation in memory of their father, and since its inception in the mid-1960s, the foundation has supported the Academy. The Burke Foundation has assisted with many projects from the building of Burke Hall in 1977 to general support of the Academy.

PLANNED GIVING AT MOUNT DE SALES Mount de Sales is grateful for the legacy of the Burke family and the ongoing support of the Burke Foundation.

Including Mount de Sales in your estate plan is a wonderful way to make a lasting investment in the school and its future students.

If you are interested in more information or if you have already included Mount de Sales in your estate, please contact: Laura Schofield Director of Institutional Advancement 478-751-3248 laura.schofield@mountdesales.net.

Scholarship Donor Prof ile she started writing for The Sales Sheet.

The student newspaper was like “manna from heaven” to her, and she absolutely loved writing articles. She credits her motivation to become a writer to Sister Mary, the principal who taught her how to write good news stories.

Susan Crawford (’63)

by Janelle Dulin (10th) Ardmore Publishing Scholar Susan Crawford is an alumna of Mount de Sales, class of 1963. She has had an influential role in Mount de Sales’ literary history and is a significant benefactor to students with promising writing abilities.

Mrs. Crawford’s vibrant passion for journalism began her junior year when

Apart from writing for the newsletter, Mrs. Crawford was active in the Glee Club and served as president of the Student Council. She also received a National Merit letter of commendation for outstanding academic promise.

through scholarships is the greatest way to promote strong writing skills. The Ardmore Publishing Company funds scholarships for select Mount de Sales Upper School students who pass a grammar test and submit a writing sample. Mrs. Crawford prepares a new grammar test every year and personally reads each submission.

Mrs. Crawford is now retired but continues to write fictional stories.

When she speaks about writing and grammar, the enthusiasm in her voice is almost tangible and her ardent passion is infectious. Mrs. Crawford inspires many After graduating from MDS and Wesleyan emerging writers and is an example College, Mrs. Crawford taught both writing of one of the great leaders who have and grammar for ten years primarily at studied at Mount de Sales.

St. Pius X Catholic High School. In 1987, she founded the Ardmore Publishing Company, publishing two newsletters: one went to managers of doctors’ offices, and the other went to managers of law firms.

Grammar is challenging to both students Janelle Dulin and adults, and through writing columns Janelle, who enjoys fictional writing as a and teaching, Mrs. Crawford has helped hobby, would like to many strengthen their knowledge.

Mrs. Crawford believes that people do not care about grammar as much as they used to and that giving back to students

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Spirit of Mercy Annual Fund

Science Equipment

Fine Arts Soundboard

study pre-dentistry in college and become an orthodontist.

SPIRIT OF MERCY ANNUAL FUND We recognize the following 2015-2016 donors contributing $1,000 or more as of December 31, 2015.

Catherine McAuley Circle Anonymous Burke Foundation Dr. and Mrs. James Louis Cassidy, Jr. Mrs. Susie Cassidy Dorothy V. and N. Logan Lewis Foundation Mr. Dave Jeffords Mr. and Mrs. John T. McGoldrick Mr. Matthew Gary McKenna Phil J. & Alice S. Sheridan Foundation, Inc. Piedmont Orthopaedic Complex The Hon. and Mrs. Lamar W. Sizemore, Jr. State Bank & Trust Company Saint Francis de Sales Circle Mr. and Mrs. A. Don Faulk, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Tong Mrs. Agnes Williams

Baseball Field Renovations

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Middle School House Activities

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Mercy Circle Dr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell Dr. and Mrs. Jody Brahney Monsignor John Cuddy Mr. Nicholas Spyros Dermatas ExxonMobil/Walthall Oil Company Dr. and Mrs. Fabian Franco Internal Medicine & Geriatrics of Houston, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howe Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kot Peyton Anderson Foundation Mr. Steven Holley Long Mercer University Mr. and Mrs. Clay Murphey, IV Mr. and Mrs. Craig Murphey Dr. and Mrs. Mitch Rodriguez Mrs. Laurie LuAnn Ross Mrs. Florence J. Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Harold Speir Speir & Associates Electrical Contractors, Inc. St. Joseph Catholic Church Mr. and Mrs. J. Garner Walsh Ms. Cladie Washburn

de Sales Sheet History SR. M. FRANCINE, SALES SHEET ADVISOR, WITH STAFF (1966)

What’s in a Name

de Sales Sheet History In the mid-1940s a spunky group of young women attended Mount de Sales. Their numbers were small—less than 100 in the entire school—but their ideas were big.

“We had dances that we were required to attend in evening dresses, but the Sisters did not allow boys. We quickly put together a campaign to change that, and we did,” Mrs. Beverly Joe Sherling Petty (’49) proudly recalls.

The changes did not stop there.

Only 14 young women made up the class of 1949; some were boarding students from as far away as Cuba and the Dominican Republic. During the 1947-48 school year, the girls decided to start a school newspaper.

One of the Sisters created a contest, and each of the 14 girls had to come up with a name for the newspaper, write an essay on why their name

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should be chosen, and present their ideas to the class.

Eleanor Rebecca Sherling (’49), Mrs. Petty’s first cousin, won the contest and the newspaper was named the Sales Sheet incorporating the school name and perhaps giving a nod to early newspapers in England, which were referred to as news sheets.

The students copied the original newspaper onto construction paper, but Mrs. Petty remembers that Father Robert Bryant at St. Joseph Church

soon donated a mimeograph machine with a hand-turned drum for the printing. The students sold printed copies for 10 cents. In later years, the student newspaper was renamed the de Sales Sheet and then Cavalier Chronicle; printing was discontinued a few years ago. The de Sales Sheet then evolved into a bi-annual alumni magazine.

Beverly Sherling Petty and Eleanor Sherling Soleto, who passed away last September, were the grandchildren of one of Mount de Sales’ early graduates, Eliza Hanorah Gray. Eliza’s mother emigrated from Ireland, married, and opened a general store in Fort Valley. When her husband died, Mrs. Gray moved the family to Macon because she wanted her children educated by the Sisters of Mercy who had recently relocated from Columbus. The two boys were educated at the St. Stanislaus Novitiate, and Eliza and her three sisters were educated at Mount de Sales in the early to mid-1880s.

Members of four generations of the Gray-Sherling family would eventually graduate from Mount de Sales.

The class of 1949 (10 of the 14 graduates are still living) keep in close touch even today. In addition to co-ed dances and the Sales Sheet, we also thank these pioneering women for starting our school yearbook, the Salesian.

And now you know the rest of the story!

Sales Sheet staff in 1958

Miss America Betty Cantrell MISS AMERICA BETTY CANTRELL VISITING WITH STUDENTS AT MOUNT DE SALES

Meeting Miss America

By Julianna McCallum (9th)

What are you to expect when meeting Miss America?

For me, it was all nerves, the typical butterflies in my stomach. Betty Cantrell being the ever-stunning, famous woman she is, and me in the wake of my first interview. I stood in the lobby of the Zuver Center, wringing my hands and staring at the list of questions in front of me. Anticipation and worry were in the back of my mind. Then Betty walked in, and sitting down with her was like sitting with somebody I’ve known my entire life. I suppose it’s implied that she’s personable. She’s flawed and unashamed of it. I was unprepared, though, for how comfortable she made me feel.

You can easily tell how important Betty’s upbringing was in shaping her as someone qualified for Miss America. She explained that without her education and peers at Mount de Sales, she wouldn’t be nearly as accomplished

as she is today. Betty went on to discuss her faith, which has kept her rooted from day one.

To my surprise, she doesn’t classify herself as a pageant girl, only having begun participating in them in 2013.

With determination and vocal talents to kill, Betty pushed her way to the top, and now she holds a national crown.

Betty told me about how petrifying it was to answer her on-stage interview question and the shock of tripping twice on live television. I learned of her passion for Broadway and how she now has the chance to pursue that dream.

Betty Cantrell has a profound love of others, and her ability to inspire has been the most surreal part of her reign.

She also told me that she loves candy and steak, and that on a perfect Sunday she would nap and play with her dog, Moose. She does all her own makeup, loves visiting children in the hospital, and is still starstruck meeting celebrities.

Betty Cantrell is real, and you can see that through one conversation with her.

determination and will continue to go after the unknown and unexpected.

She tells us that love of one’s self and a strong hold on what’s most important will get us anywhere we want to go. When prompted on negativity in the media, both social and the press, Betty emphasized that she knows who she is, and nobody else has the power to make her feel any differently.

With graceful minds and aspiration for change, we can all learn something from her.

Julianna McCallum with Betty Cantrell

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Pope Francis’ U.S. Visit POPE FRANCIS IN PHILADELPHIA

In Their Own Words Cavaliers Celebrate

Pope Francis’ U.S. Visit

Pope Francis is widely admired by Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

The 21st century pontiff even has 22 million Twitter followers! His three-city American tour drew millions of fans ranging from the devout to the curious.

A number of our own Cavaliers were among those who had the once-in-alifetime opportunity to see, hear, and even shake hands with Pope Francis on U.S. soil. Interestingly, when asked about the meaningfulness of their experience, most were quick to highlight the fellowship they shared with others while waiting for a glimpse of the pope.

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welcome Pope Francis to the White House.

“Being present as the president welcomed the pope for his first United States and White House visit was a moment of a lifetime,” said Douglas Brooks (’81), director of the White House’s Office of National AIDS Policy. “Being there with my former Mount de Sales teacher, Sister Grace Marie, exponentially enhanced the experience.”

Sister Grace Marie Dillard (’51) also felt that sharing the experience with her former student was equally meaningful. “Douglas took care of everything, including a wheelchair jaunt from the hotel to our reserved seats on the White House lawn,” said Sister Grace Marie. “When I taught Douglas 25 years ago, I knew he would one day become a great leader. He deserves our highest esteem for his achievements.”

Charlie Bish is a junior at Mount de Sales. He and 18 other students signed up for what he describes as a great adventure. “The trip to Philadelphia

was one of incredible memories, like J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” minus the dragons, the dwarves, hobbits, elves, ring, and Gollum.”

Although many of the students did not know one another well, it did not take long for everyone to get comfortable with each other. “We were extremely lively and upbeat on the trip until everyone began to realize that they had been in a van for six hours and still had a long way to go,” said Charlie. Fourteen hours later, the group reached their destination, a church in downtown Philadelphia where they would sleep for two nights.

The road weariness could not dampen the group’s enthusiasm the next morning, even as they waited for another bus to take them to a location where they would spend the day watching for the pope.

“We had to wait for what felt like hours, because we were all feeling so excited,” said Charlie.

The crowds were impressive. “The closer the pope got to our spot, the more people came. Finally, the

pope arrived, or at least we thought so. Actually, people were cheering for the trash collectors!” The group finally caught a glimpse of the pontiff as he moved through streets in his popemobile.

On the second day of the trip, a bus shuttled the Mount de Sales group to the pope’s outdoor mass. Amazingly, even among the thousands of people of all ages sharing fellowship on a crowded street, Charlie said everyone quieted once the Pope arrived. “The mass was calming, and everyone was quiet throughout, apart from the occasional cellphone ring.”

Suzanne Webb, Middle School theology instructor and chaperone, found unexpected meaning in the

POPE FRANCIS IN HIS POPEMOBILE

NOAH CUNARD BEING INTERVIEWED BY LOCAL MEDIA

trip to Philadelphia. “Yes, it was wonderful to see the pope at such a close distance and to be a part of a monumental event encompassing people from all over praying and sharing their love of God. But what I will remember most about this trip is the love these students showed for each other and those around them.”

Given Pope Francis’ message of unity, the experience of an extended family may be one of the great gifts of the pope’s visit. As he said when speaking to the masses in Philadelphia, “Love is shown by little things, by attention to small daily signs which make us feel at home. Faith grows when it is lived and shaped by love.”

“Meeting Pope Francis was an extraordinary experience, a completely joyous moment.

Standing eye to eye with Pope Francis was like being in the presence of pure goodness and total humility. For one brief moment nothing else mattered, no pain or suffering from the past or stress of the present or anxiety over the future. I felt totally awake to God’s presence in the moment.

Imagine standing eye to eye with Jesus and having him reach out and take your hand.”

Katy Prebble, former president of Mount de Sales & current president of The Academy of the Holy Cross

FRANCISCAN SISTERS POSE WITH STUDENTS

STUDENTS WAIT FOR THE POPE’S ARRIVAL

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140 Years

A Peek into the Archives

Sisters, ca. late 1800s 1879-1880 Student Register Lawn Tennis, ca. early 1900s Timeline Correction

In the fall 2015 edition of the de Sales Sheet, the year listed for the grade school closing was 1945. The grade school was discontinued in 1936.

Class of 1911

1936 Tuition Statement

International Program de Sales Sheet History

Less than five years ago, Mount de Sales embarked on a new path – offering acceptance in the Upper School to international students. We began with one student during the 2012-2013 school year, and have grown the program to over 20 in 2015-2016, including the first Middle School student!

Overpopulated classrooms and extremely competitive college degrees in many European and Asian countries have become problematic for international students. Education is a priority for these families, so much so that, they eagerly send their children over 7,000 miles from home to live, study, and gain an understanding for new cultures and experiences.

These smart and dedicated students are graduating from American high schools and universities, and giving back to their communities in which they now call home.

students in their quest to perfect their English an ESOL program, which will help increase their success on the SATs, and in turn, gain acceptance to their top college choices.

Clara Roy, a German exchange student in the 10th grade, sums up her experience as wonderful despite the differences from her hometown:

far away from my family in Germany, but I have so much good and new experiences and I think I will have a wonderful time. I find the different sports programs really cool because we do not have school teams in Germany. My host family is very lovely and the best I ever could have imagined!”

“At first the schools in America are very different than the schools in Germany, but I like the new system. Also, I like the friendly and helpful students and teachers at Mount de Sales. It is a little bit difficult to be so

Amy Skillicorn, director of international programs and a member of the MDS faculty says, “I think it’s great for both international students and MDS students to experience different cultures. Both groups have so much to offer each other! Seeing our international students adjust to such a huge change really inspires our own students to take on their own challenges in a refreshed way.”

Mount de Sales has partnerships with several international education exchange groups, including China Project Hope, AnB Education, and Gateway International, which offer students and their families stateside support, host family training, translating transcripts, obtaining health insurance, a bank account, and more.

To assist with this huge transition, MDS has also created a new position, director of international programs, that ensures students are making good grades and assimilating socially, while arranging for tutoring, and social events, as well as offering emotional and academic support.

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WHY SHOULD YOU HOST AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT? For us, it was as simple as we like to stay open to new things and thought this would be a great adventure. We really had no idea what to expect. We got together, talked about it, and all agreed this would be an opportunity. And so, we opened our hearts and home to welcome a student from China.

Yihan Zhou, or Thea, has fit perfectly into our family. She is a quiet, smart, and kind person. She likes afternoon naps. Thea is in many ways like our own daughters. Our lives have only really changed in that we have one more person for whom to care.

Is the outcome certain? No. It is likely this isn't for everyone.

At times it requires patience. Other times, it simply requires listening. But if you fall in the spectrum of people that embraces change and growth, then sharing your life with an exchange student can be rewarding and not just for you.

You are in the unique position to change someone's life.

Frank and Melissa Valtierra, MDS Parents

Middle School Houses STUDENTS ARE SELECTED FOR HOUSES THROUGH SORTING ACTIVITIES

Every Star Shines Middle School Houses The idea of the House System was created when social media boomed and the bullying phenomenon started running rampant through middle schools across the country.

Mount de Sales has been at the forefront of this issue, and the many other issues that come up during these adolescent years.

For students in grades 6-8, being named to the Alphonsus or Calasancticous House has many rewarding outcomes, including learning teamwork, increased school spirit, and the development of meaningful relationships outside of the classroom.

Beginning in sixth grade, students are randomly assigned to mixedgrade level groups, which hold the names of some “famous” MDS family members - Ignatious, Xavier,

Aloysius. These Sisters of Mercy were some of the first teachers at Mount de Sales Academy. Their legacy lives on through their given saint names, as well as their burial sites in Riverside Cemetery, a place the Houses get to visit each year.

The groups offer students of mixed ages and backgrounds the chance to get to know other students they may not encounter on a daily basis.

The House System brings students together at break, during lunch, on the basketball court, and during the House competitions. The program brings a collegial feel to the middle school experience and helps make MDS an inclusive, loving environment.

for more quiet students who may struggle academically or socially, a chance to express themselves in a comfortable and safe setting.

The activities are geared toward participation by all, supporting one another, and encouraging the best of each child, allowing each student an opportunity to shine.”

House Team Building Activity

Eighth grade representatives lead each House, as the groups participate in monthly competitions, such as canned food drives, “selfie” scavenger hunts, skits, and gym games. The Houses receive points for participation and winning games, as well as having its members named “Student of Month,” an award voted on by the faculty.

Keith Bartlett, Middle School counselor and faculty member, said, “The House System allows

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Mercy in Action Program

STUDENTS CREATED BLANKETS FOR THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Mercy in Action

by Erin Bunkers (11 ) th

This year, a new program at Mount de Sales, called Mercy in Action, or MIA for short, has increased in popularity. It is a program that allows Mount de Sales students, faculty, and staff to volunteer around the city of Macon. Mercy in Action is a way for students to get the required service hours easily, without having to figure out where to volunteer on their own. The program is led by Mrs. Betsy Holcomb of the Theology department at Mount de Sales.

As a student at Mount de Sales, I am given several great opportunities to volunteer, and this year, I have been very active in this program. One very special opportunity I participated in was a mission trip to Nicaragua last year. A few other students and I went to Nicaragua with an amazing organization called Hand in Hand Ministries. Through them, we met a wonderful family for whom we built a house extension and met all the wonderful children in their

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programs in Nicaragua. This trip really fueled my desire to help and connect with people.

Mercy in Action also gives me the opportunity to connect with people I do not know at Mount de Sales and with others that live in Macon.

During the Advent semester, I spent much of my time in Mrs. Holcomb’s room talking about opportunities to volunteer and spreading the word about the events.

So far, I have learned to crochet hats for children with cancer for the Medical Center, tutored children at Alex II, painted homes for Rebuilding Macon, fasted for hunger awareness, and so much more! All of the events I have done through Mercy in Action have given me the opportunity to connect with more students around the campus and also the teachers at Mount de Sales.

The great thing about Mercy in Action is the ability for me to create my own volunteer opportunity. My mom and I found an idea to make care packages for the homeless on Facebook, filling simple gallon bags with essentials like water, wipes, socks, food, and an encouraging message, to keep

“As I see students working diligently and showing off what they have made, I recognize that creating these tangible signs of mercy develops empathy for those in need. The Mercy in Action program makes volunteerism more visible on campus and illustrates—for all of us—the many ways in which we can reach out to share our blessings.”

Eileen Carlson, English Dept. Chair

in your car. I presented my idea to Mrs. Holcomb, and she loved it. She presented the idea to the school and made it an event for Mercy in Action.

We give our packages to Macon Outreach, a wonderful facility in Macon that helps the homeless.

Mount de Sales practices mercy based on the Sisters of Mercy founder, Catherine McAuley. Mercy in Action helps our school to imitate the ways of Catherine McAuley by serving those less fortunate than ourselves. Through this service program, I have connected with the city of Macon, my fellow classmates, and my teachers, in other ways beyond the classroom.

Mercy In Action Fall 2015 Projects • Rebuilding Macon: Revitalized 10 houses through Rebuilding Macon

REBUILDING MACON

• Alex II Magnet Elementary School: Tutored students at Alex II for about 40 minutes a day, four days a week, for 8 weeks in a row - 1,280 hours!

• Children’s Hospital Navicent Health: Made crafts with children at the Children's Hospital 5 times; made 15 blankets for patients • Central Georgia Cancer Center: Made more than 30 hats for cancer patients • Hospice Families: Fr. Frank cooked meals in bulk for families who have loved ones in hospice care • Carlyle Place Retirement Community: 12 students have an ongoing letter-writing friendship with Carlyle Place residents through Adopt-a-Grandparent and hosted a holiday party in December

"It has been such a joy working with all the MDS teams this year. It is clear that they are there with not only an eagerness to work, but to make a difference in the community.

Every time I drive down Burton Avenue or Broadway I am reminded of their hard work and dedication."

Debra Rollins, Executive Director, Rebuilding Macon

• Voluntary Fasting: More than 20 students fasted to stand in solidarity with the 1 in 5 Georgians who are food insecure • Macon Outreach: Donated items and packed 24 homeless care packages to be distributed in Macon; served a hot breakfast to hungry men and women

CHRISTMAS AND FOOD COLLECTION

• St. Peter Claver Catholic Church Food Bank: Students and faculty collected more than 3,000 boxed and canned foods for St. Peter Claver’s food pantry • Environment Clean-Up: Cleaned up debris at Cavalier Fields and along the river for Ocmulgee Alive!

• Operation Christmas Child: Filled 245 shoeboxes to be distributed to partner churches worldwide

TUTORING AT ALEX II

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Love Stories

“Love is a flower that grows in any soil, works its sweet miracles undaunted by autumn frost or winter snow, blooming fair and fragrant all the year, and blessing those who give and those who receive.” - Louisa May Alcott, Little Men

In August, Mr. Mark McMahon (’77) addressed the student body at an assembly about the school’s 140th anniversary.

He spoke about lasting Mount de Sales friendships and his family connections to the Academy. He laughingly added, “You never know...you may be seated next to your future spouse.” The idea for this article was born. Though these stories may not represent every love story, love certainly has bloomed at Mount de Sales!

Mary Rooks (’77) and Mark McMahon (’77) Mary and Mark met during the first week of school their junior year. Mary had moved to Macon and did not know anyone. She recalls meeting Mark in the breezeway at the cafeteria while Mark remembers first seeing Mary in Sister Grace Marie’s English class. According to Mary, Mark was wearing 2-inch platform shoes and he was even taller than normal. He was “a little brash and funny.” Mary and Mark’s first date was September 11, 1976. They attended homecoming and prom together senior year. The couple split after high school and reunited in 1998. They married a year later and have celebrated 16 years of marriage. Mark and Mary have three children, two daughters and a son. Their son, Sean, currently attends MDS. Mark teaches at Mount de Sales and Mary coaches the swim team.

Dr. Georgia Ragonetti-Zebell (’01) and John Zebell (’00) Katherine Walsh (’09) and Zack Emerick (’09) Katherine and Zack met in 9th grade during study hall. He was quiet and humble, and she was friendly, outgoing, and kind.

After learning that their families knew each other, they became friends (Zack’s mom, Tammi, works at MDS in the business office). Both Katherine and Zack were involved with theatre at MDS saying they “really enjoyed acting like fools on stage for our classmates.”

Katherine was a football manager for three years, and they both took photography classes. After two years of friendship, the couple went on their first date to the Cow Patty Carnival during their junior year. The two dated through high school and college at Georgia College and State University. Katherine and Zack married in November 2013.

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John and Georgia worked together on a chorus project.

Despite their initial impressions, the two dated throughout high school and college. John and Georgia attended Georgia College and State University and Drexel University in Philadelphia, where John earned a graduate degree in psychology and Georgia attended medical school. Georgia recounts her favorite memory: “Once when John and I were rehearsing in Mrs. Washburn’s room after school, her husband was coming to pick her up. She was putting on lipstick and mascara. She said to me with a wink, ‘No matter how long you’ve been together, never let yourself go. Keep him interested!’ So sometimes when I’m on my way home from work, I think of that and throw on a little lip gloss.” The couple married on May 24, 2003 and have four boys: Nate, Parker, Beckett, and Sawyer.

Sawyer is named for Tom Sawyer who John played in the Adventures of Tom Sawyer at MDS.

Mitzi Freville (’85) and Jarome Gautreaux (’85) Mitzi and Jarome shared a homeroom and sat next to one another in Mr. Hutnick’s math class their junior year.

Mitzi, who had just transferred to MDS, thought Jarome had a humorous, sarcastic wit. “He was always making me laugh,” said Mitzi. Jarome thought Mitzi had a great sense of humor. The couple went on their first date near the end of their junior year to see the movie Greystoke Tarzan. Though neither one expected to meet their future spouse in high school, they feel lucky for life’s unexpected break. In August of 1993, Father Cuddy married Mitzi and Jarome at St. Joseph Church. Twenty-two years later, the pair continues to make each other laugh. Their boys, Will and John, currently attend MDS as 9th and 7th graders.

Glenna Dod and Pat Meyer, Former Trustees Glenna and Pat met at Mount de Sales as adults. Ironically, both had children at MDS at the same time, but the two never met until Glenna joined the board in 2004 when Pat was chair. In 2006, at the close of Pat’s board term, Glenna asked him to lunch to talk about her upcoming term as chair. Of course, she explained, she could have asked several women on the board for their advice, but “why pass up the chance to go out with a handsome man?” A year and a half later, Glenna and Pat married at St. Joseph Church on the Friday after Thanksgiving—to avoid getting married on the same day as the Alabama vs. Auburn game. Pat has three children: Elizabeth Meyer (’87), J. Patrick Meyer, III (’90), and Blair Hodge (’96).

Glenna has two sons: Daniel (’95) and David Dod (’96). All of the kids served in the wedding along with the two grandchildren at the time. Now, the grandchild count has increased to seven!

Lauren Westfall (’04) and Eric Hardison (’04) Janice Martin (’66) and Ken Cortes (’65) At age 14, Janice saw Ken standing on the steps of St. Joseph Hall and thought, “Who is that?

This is the man I’m going to marry.” Ken had recently transferred from a school in Memphis, Tennessee and was the new face at MDS. Janice was a freshman and the two had Algebra with Sister Bernadine together. Janice laughs and said she got to know Ken when he dated both of her best girl friends. The two eventually dated until Ken graduated in 1965; however, it was not until 1975 that the couple reunited. One of their first dates was to the ZZ Top concert in Macon. Then, in September 1976, Ken and Janice went out to eat and watch football and decided on the drive home to get married! They eloped to Warner Robins and have been married for thirtynine years. The Corteses have two daughters, Dona (’97) and Natalie, and live in Lizella.

Lauren and Eric first met in 7th grade, but Lauren’s crush on Eric began the year before when she saw him coaching first base for his sister’s t-ball team. Lauren admits Eric was confident and had a great sense of humor. Eric says Lauren was one of the most mature people he’d ever met. “Even in 7th grade, she was always one of the best to talk to.” Lauren was a football manager and Eric played on the team. He asked Lauren to homecoming their junior year on the bus ride to the Southland-MDS game.

Though they broke up at the end of that year, they remained friends and reconnected at the end of college. In honor of the time they spent together on the football field, Eric proposed at the 2010 homecoming game— the same year his sister, Eliza, was on Homecoming court. With announcer Tam Smith’s help, Lauren was recognized as the “fan of the game,” then Eric proposed surrounded by family and friends.

They have been married for four years and have two children, Delaney and Barrett.

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Father Frank Critch, OFM

A Call to Joy

Father Frank Critch, OFM

Father Frank Critch, OFM, our Fransican Friar, joined the Macon, St. Peter Claver, and Mount de Sales communities in September and has made an immediate impact on the faith of many at MDS. While the entire world suffers from the impact of terrorist attacks and mass shootings, Father Frank reminds us to focus on peace, hope, and love.

His gregarious personality and lilting accent are endearing; Father Frank has a true love of the people he serves, God, and the mission he is called to perform. Most exciting of all, Father Frank’s faith is contagious.

Born in Newfoundland, Canada, Father Frank is the sixth of nine children. He has five brothers and three sisters, several of whom are also part of religious orders. Father Frank’s journey to become a friar was not simple.

Father Frank admits he always felt the call to the priesthood and as a senior in high school decided he wanted to be a Fransican. However, he joined the Christian Brothers after graduation, a teaching order, as two of his brothers were also Christian Brothers. He soon realized he was not called to teach stating he was a “horrible disciplinarian” and “the kids walked all over me.” After two

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years with the Christian Brothers, he moved to St. Paul’s Seminary in Otawa where he stayed for four years. For the next 16 years, he worked for the government’s child protection services while finding time to attend culinary school in British Columbia. He then opened an eclectic restaurant called the Duck Street Bistro with his sister and mother. Duck Street Bistro was named “Where to Eat in Canada” for four years in a row and was also reviewed in the New York Times. After the restaurant closed, Father Frank served as the chef in a convent for the Presentation Sisters—the same order of sisters that taught him from first through eleventh grade.

Finally, the call to fraternity and brotherhood caught up to Father Frank.

A friend encouraged him to visit the Fransican Friars in western Canada, and despite misgivings that he was too old to join the brotherhood, he flew across the country to meet the friars. He knew immediately he was in the right place.

The community was joyful and the hospitality inspiring.

In 2007, Father Frank arrived in Wilmington, D.E., to join the Holy Name Province of the Fransican Friars and served one year as a postulate.

He spent the next three years in Holy Name College in Silver Springs, M.D., in post formation earning a master’s degree in divinity. Father Frank was ordained a priest in November 2012 and served St. Francis of Assisi Parish

in Triangle Virginia before being transferred to Sacred Heart Parish in Tampa, F.L. He, along with Father Bill and Brother Paul, were re-assigned to Macon in September and are the first friars to serve the local community.

Father Frank shares his time with the St. Peter Claver and Mount de Sales communities. It is not unusual to see Father Frank greeting the middle school students outside Father Cuddy Hall in the mornings. He loves the diversity and integration of the parish and schools and has enjoyed being present for both students and staff. Father Franks laughs that he does not have a favorite grade, but that kindergarten students ask the best questions.

When asked about Pope Francis, Father Frank says, “He is someone for everyone and is what the church should be. He is non-judgmental, believes what he says, and encourages the values we need as a church and as a society.”

Father Frank wants the students at MDS and SPCCS to take to heart Pope Francis’ remarks from the 2013 World Youth Conference: “Go back and make a mess of your diocese.” He encourages students to explore the idea of where do I fit in my world and community.

Father Frank embodies Pope Francis’ ideas on the Catholic Church as joy and brings a refreshing faith perspective to Mount de Sales.

Family Legacies Descendant Matt McKenna (’75) now chairs the Board of Trustees. This family also includes couples that met at MDS as well as several members who work at or have worked at MDS such as the late Mike Garvin. Keith Hatcher (’96) and Katherine Smith (’92) joined the faculty as coaches and physical education teachers a few years ago. Both Katherine and Keith are following in their mother’s footsteps, Lynn Hatcher (’72), who taught and coached at MDS for fifteen years. Lynn and husband Ricky (’71) met at MDS and now enjoy watching their son and daughter coach as well as their grandson play sports where their children grew up.

BACK : EMMA BROWN (6TH GENERATION), THOMAS SMITH, HALEY HATCHER, MATILYN GARVIN; FRONT : SARAH HATCHER, HANNA HATCHER, BRYCE GARVIN, EMMA CARTER (6TH GENERATION)

Family Legacies

5TH & 6TH GENERATIONS

As we celebrate the 140th anniversary of Mount de Sales Academy, we also honor the sacrifice and commitment many families make to send their children to Mount de Sales. With an extensive history, Mount de Sales has educated many members of the same families for generations. For the 2015-2016 academic year, MDS boasts seven students whose families have enrolled at MDS for the past five or six generations.

Current students include sixth generation students Emma Brown (7th grade) and Emma E. Carter (7th grade), and fifth generation students Bryce Garvin (6th grade), Maitlyn Garvin (10th grade), Hanna Hatcher (6th grade), Sarah Hatcher (7th grade), Haley Hatcher (10th grade), and Thomas Smith (7th grade).

These students represent the Cassidy, McGoldrick, Sheridan, and McKenna family lines, many of whom were also founding members of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Emma Brown’s mother, Emily Thomason Brown, graduated in 1994 and her mother Kathleen Cassidy Thomason graduated in 1969.

Kathleen’s siblings Dan (’82), Jimmy (’75), and Mary (’71) all graduated from MDS. Kathleen and John D. Cassidy (’68) were first cousins and John D. was a member of the class that had McAuley Hall Gym all four years of their MDS experience. John D. had two children who graduated from MDS, Patrick (’01) and John (’99). John D.’s great-aunt, Sister Mary Edward Cassidy, class of 1928, was the principal of St. Joseph’s Catholic School for twenty-five years, retiring in 1987.

Though many of the memories may differ, many are the same. Our alums have much gratitude for the family members that came before them who helped make the Academy the great institution it is today. Many of the most cherished memories involve parents of alums working hard to raise money for McAuley Hall, form women’s sports teams, establish the athletic association, and send their children to a school which would prepare them for a successful future.

Mount de Sales Academy has survived because of the families dedicated to its mission, and the Academy will continue to thrive as our current students embrace the legacy passed on to them.

McKenna stained-glass window at St. Joseph Catholic Church

Emma E. Carter is the only current student who has had a family member attend Mount de Sales since the year of its inception in 1876. Emma’s greatgreat-great-grandmother, Frances Valentino Sheridan, attended MDS from 1876-1878. Emma’s family has served the Catholic community in serval ways. Her grandparents, John (’70) and Tina (’71) McGoldrick met at MDS and Tina teaches at St. Joseph’s Catholic School and John has served on the MDS Board of Trustees.

The Hatchers and Garvins have six young members that will all graduate between 2018 and 2022; this family began with William Andrew McKenna and Mary Angela Callaghan (1892).

Courtesy of St. Joseph Catholic Church

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Campus Notes with a positive and selfless attitude that is difficult to find amongst kids their age.

When you consider that we are the only school to combine academic excellence with a diversity that is actually representative of our society, it makes MDS the perfect fit for my family!

Christina Golson, Upper School MDS Courses: Spanish I and Honors Spanish III Hometown: Chattanooga, T.N. Degrees: B.A. in Spanish, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; M.A. in Spanish, Saint Louis University in Madrid Fun Fact: I lived in Spain for 3 years.

Campus Notes

News and Highlights FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS Sarah Corum and her husband welcomed their first child Beckett Noah Corum on June 12 and was 21 3/4 inches long and weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz.

Carla Barwick attended a Catholic FIRE conference in Kansas City for Catholic schools working to develop inclusion classes in their schools.

Reg Rogers and Kim Andrews attended state and national conferences in the teaching of social studies and the use of primary documents in classrooms.

Amy Skillicorn was invited to teach an intensive Latin class at the Gillispie School in San Diego.

The following Upper School teachers attended Advanced Placement (AP) Institutes: Marc Lipson, AP Calculus; Tam Smith, AP US & World History; Jim Massey, AP US History; Carsten Franklin, AP Art History; Allen Smith, AP Literature Dr. John Hintermaier, Mark McMahon, and Jill Smith received a $17,000 grant to attend the University of Notre Dame’s Science and Religion Seminar to

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learn how to simultaneously integrate both disciplines in the classroom.

Tom Rule, IT director and pianist, released a Christmas album that garnered airplay in a few stations in Australia, South Korea, Britain, and the U.S. Betsy Holcomb was selected to participate in Leadership Macon 2016.

Diane Mead curated an art show at Macon Arts Alliance, which opened March 3. Artists participating: MDS art teacher Samantha Lee, Eric O’Dell of Mercer, Tom Zwierlein of The Lovett School, and other artists including MDS students. At the end of March, their art will move to Fired Works, the largest art show in Georgia.

NEW FACULTY Gray Yates, Upper School MDS Courses: biology, geology, astronomy Hometown: Tupelo, M.S. Degrees: B.S. in exercise science and M.S.E. with emphasis in kinesiology, Harding University Fun Fact: Outside of teaching and coaching I love cooking and food more than anything else. My wife Katelin and I were married at our favorite Memphis restaurant where we created our own menu with the executive chef.

Why MDS? Without question, the students are the most enjoyable part of teaching at Mount de Sales. The vast majority of our students come to school

Why MDS? I like the sense of community that I feel working at Mount de Sales.

Everyone is very supportive and always looking for ways to help each other.

Michael Muth, Upper School MDS Courses: British and Western Literature, English II, Philosophy Hometown: New Orleans, L.A. and North Highlands, C.A. Degrees: B.A. in philosophy, University of the South; Ph.D. in philosophy, Duke University Fun Fact: I enjoy reading and writing about medieval philosophy, postmodern theology, and the works of C.S. Lewis; backpacking with my family; and ballroom dancing with my wife.

Why MDS? I appreciate teaching at a school with a clear, Christ-centered mission: to prepare students for college and a life informed by an understanding of Christ and Christ’s creation.

Alex Hutchins, Upper School MDS Courses: French, all levels Hometown: Aledo, I.L. Degrees: B.A. in French and European studies, Western Illinois University; M.A. in French literature, Kansas State University Fun Fact: I have lived in France for part of my education and my first job after my undergraduate studies.

Why MDS? We have an extra special relationship with Saint-Denis, our sister school in France that allows me to take my students over to France and watch how they’ve grown in their knowledge of French.

Patrick Tunnell, Upper School MDS Courses: Theology II, Faith and Reason Hometown: Newnan, G.A. Degrees: B.A. in philosophy, Mount St. Mary’s University; M.A. in theology, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, Italy Fun Fact: I lived at the Vatican for two years and met Pope Francis.

Why MDS? Teaching at Mount de Sales has been a wonderful experience! Being able to discuss such fundamental aspects of human life with such bright students is truly wonderful. Mount de Sales has offered an environment where the students are free to grow into the good and holy people they were meant to be.

Matt Defore, Technology MDS Role: Network Administrator/ PowerSchool Administrator Hometown: Macon, G.A. Degree: B.S. in information technology, Middle Georgia State University Fun Fact: I like to wood carve and paint.

My wife Shaye and I have two sons, Layne and Andrew.

Why MDS? I am a 1998 graduate of Mount de Sales. It is good to be back!

CURRENT STUDENTS Logan Bates, junior, was selected for the Senate Page Program and will work for Senator Isakson. This is the second consecutive year that a Mount de Sales student has been chosen for the program. Logan will head to Washington, D.C. for several weeks this semester.

Quiz Bowl teams have been doing well in recent tournaments. *The varsity team will head to Dallas while the junior varsity and Middle School team will travel to New Orleans for national tournaments. *The Middle School team finished 8-0 at the PAGE Academic Bowl Regional Tournament and advanced to the PAGE Middle Grades State Championship Competition at Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville. *The team also traveled to Bainbridge, GA to compete in the Quizkitten Classic where 31 teams vied for a top 8 finish to qualify for the NAQT national championships. One of the three MDS teams placed 4th overall and qualified

for the 3rd year in a row. They will head to Atlanta for the national competition. * The 6th grade team participated in the online Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl tournament. MDS placed 3rd in state and 7th in the nation.

Seven Mount de Sales students were honored with selection to the 2015-16 Macon-Bibb Consolidated Government Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS). Seniors Caroline Anderson, Zeleria Jackson, Anna Nichols, Su Pak, Alexandra Woodford; juniors Adreanna Chester and Kennedy McDuffie were among the 31 students selected. Mount de Sales had the most students of any private school in Bibb County. To be selected, students must be at least a sophomore in high school and live in Bibb County or attend a school in Bibb County. Pictured (front row) Zeleria Jackson, Su Pak; (back row) Andreanna Chester, Caroline Anderson, Alexandra Woodford. Not pictured: Anna Nichols, Kennedy McDuffie.

in grades 10-12. Contestants were challenged to create a Dodge SRT Hellcat design for the year 2025. Headquartered in Michigan, FCA US LLC is a North American automaker and member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies.

BECKETT CORUM

MARK McMAHON, JILL SMITH, JOHN HINTERMAIER

The LEGO Robotics team competed at the FIRST LEGO League regionals and placed 2nd overall. At Super Regionals, held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, they placed 2nd and headed to state competition.

Eight students placed nationally for the Classical Etymology Exam.

Upper School: Brandon McKinney (gold), Cedric Sumner (gold), Ben Lemon (silver), Rachael Hall (bronze), Anna Vorisek (bronze); Middle School: Ashton Owens (silver); Catalina Dobles (bronze), Justin Kim (bronze).

A new class of seniors were accepted into the prestigious Senior Transition Experience Program (STEP) in partnership with Navicent Health for 2016. There were 32 applicants from a class of 95, and 17 were selected. They are once again taking the Lean Green course, the beginning level of Six Sigma’s program. They will also complete a Lean project, which will be presented to a panel of faculty members from MDS and professionals from Navicent Health.

CIVIC AWARENESS PROGRAM

DAVIS KUNSELMAN

The Upper School Beta Club was named a National Beta School of Distinction for the 2015-2016 school year.

Junior Davis Kunselman placed second in the FCA US Drive for Design contest, a national competition open for students

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Lacrosse

Sport Debut: Lacrosse

The Fastest Game on Two Feet Spend a few minutes talking to head lacrosse coach, Rav Rampersaud, and you will know that he is passionate about the sport. He is also a very accomplished lacrosse player who has competed at various levels over the last 25 years.

Coach Rampersaud played lacrosse in high school, at State University of New York at Cortland College, and while earning his master’s degree in exercise science and sport from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

After moving to Macon, he continued playing in lacrosse leagues in Atlanta, competing in the 2010 and 2014 world championship matches.

His experience on the field and his passion for the sport grew into a love of coaching. Although lacrosse is the fourth fastest growing sport in the country, it is only beginning to gain popularity in Macon. Rav saw the interest from kids whose families were driving them to Atlanta to

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compete, and he approached area high schools about starting lacrosse programs. In 2015, he found his coaching home at Mount de Sales.

To start the program, Coach Rampersaud and several parents generously purchased some of the equipment needed. The Academy, along with the Cavalier Club, purchased uniforms. “I told kids that we would supply the equipment if they would just give lacrosse a try.”

In the spring of 2015, 18 young men competed on Mount de Sales’ first junior varsity lacrosse team.

A women’s club team was also formed that will become a junior varsity team this spring coached

by Gaby Busby, a former Mercer University lacrosse player. Interest in the sport among Mount de Sales students is enough to field a varsity boys team—one of only two in Macon—as well as a middle school team coached by Dr. John Hintermaier, Upper School theology instructor. The 2016 schedule boasts a few more experienced and skilled competitors, such as The Lovett School and McIntosh High School, to help the team improve.

“Rav’s passion for lacrosse and for coaching is evident as he has already

instilled a spirit to compete against high school programs that have been going strong for decades,” said Miguel Garcia, parent of a 10th grade lacrosse player who assists Rav with coaching.

Lacrosse is a game of speed, skill, and physical contact that combines many of the skills utilized in basketball, soccer, football, and hockey. “I have found lacrosse to be the perfect balance of everything,” said Rampersaud. Teams play on a fullsized football field, and like hockey, play can happen behind the goals.

Lacrosse players also have an opportunity to earn college scholarships. “Many Division I schools have programs, and Division II and III schools are adding programs as well.

There are a lot of scholarships out there.” Rav also noted that among all college athletes, lacrosse players are in the top five for high graduation rates and GPAs. Miguel is confident that Coach Rampersaud can build a competitive lacrosse program at Mount de Sales and looks forward to watching the sport grow in Macon. Catch the lacrosse teams playing at Cavalier Fields this March and April.

Cavalier Athletics

NEWS. SCHEDULES. SCORES. MOUNTDESALES.NET/ATHLETICS FALL SPORTS UPDATE

NOTABLES

GHSA ALL-REGION

13WMAZ Athlete of the Week: Tres Hattaway, Football; Triniti Sims, Volleyball

Football: Jordan Edwards, Adrian Hardwick, Tres Hattaway

Macon Touchdown Club Back of the Week: Tres Hattaway, Football

Volleyball: Clare Braski, Triniti Sims, Avery Thomson, Callie Valtierra

Macon Touchdown Club Scholar-Athlete: Brandon Crowder, Football

GHSA ALL-STATE

Cross Country Area Medalists: Girls–Jessy Tallant (2nd), Faith Siror (6th); Boys–Tunji Afolabi-Brown (2nd), Allen Kim (5th)

Volleyball: Avery Thomson; Honorable Mention–Clare Braski, Triniti Sims MACON TELEGRAPH ALL-MIDDLE GEORGIA

Girls Cross Country, Area Champions

Cross Country State Medalist: Boys–Tunji Afolabi-Brown (9th)

Girls Cross Country: Tunji Afolabi-Brown, Jessy Tallant; Honorable Mention– Allen Kim, Faith Siror Football: Honorable Mention–Adrian Hardwick, Tres Hattaway Volleyball: Avery Thomson; Honorable Mention–Clare Braski, Triniti Sims

Macon Touchdown Club Scholar-Athlete Brandon Crowder

Volleyball GHSA Area 2A Champs

8 e c r e Pi Chester TADIUFM S L L A B E S BA assidy ield octor Dan C D

Chester Pierce Baseball Stadium Make a gift in honor of Coach Pierce.

Donations will support the baseball stadium and field renovation.

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2015-16 Board Members OFFICERS

John Garrett Abernathy ('12) President Jeanene Warren Meriwether ('77) Vice President Elizabeth Gaughf ('06) Secretary Stacy Stubbs Michael ('81) Past President MEMBERS AT LARGE Hal Brickle, 1977 Tim Finney, 1999 Lee Gerdes, 1985 Scott Giffin, 1987 Cal Hays, 1973 Tony Long, 1982 Katie O’Brien, 2008 Meaghan Slonaker Rogers, 2004 Kendra Russell, 1989 Holly Smith, 1985

The Alumni Office is dedicated to nurturing a positive relationship with our alumni. The Alumni Association sponsors local and regional social events, alumni sports events, Spaghetti Day, Cavalier Weekend, Cavalier Career Day, and other campus activities. Through the bi-annual publication of the de Sales Sheet, monthly e-mail newsletters, class agents, and social media, the 3,500 alumni are informed of the activities and goals of the Academy.

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Alumni Fun Golf Tournament The Cavalier Club hosted a golf tournament in August 2015. Proceeds supported the school’s athletic teams.

The next Cavalier Golf Classic will be held this August at the Brickyard Club. Register at www.mountdesales.net.

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Homecoming Hustle 5K The first annual Homecoming Hustle 5K was helding during Cavalier Celebration Weekend and hosted by the Cavalier Club.

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Championship Softball Reunion The 1985 softball team celebrated their 30th anniversary of their state championship in the fall.

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Alumnae Brunch Alumnae from the allgirls classes once again came together for their annual Christmas brunch in December.

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Alumni Social: Washington, D.C. Several alumni gathered at the home of Ekaterina and Abel Torres ('93) in D.C.

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Share your news with us and update your mailing and e-mail addresses! Send in your updates such as birth announcements, engagements, marriages, jobs, and promotions. Visit us online at www.mountdesales.net/alumi, email us at alumni@mountdesales.net or contact Director of Alumni Relations Lauren Hamblin Beaty at (478) 751-3240 ext 123.

1960s

BILL HUDSON WITH MDS CLASSMATE BRIAN MARKWALTER

Anthony Faiia (1964) retired after 45 years as executive vice president of Starr Aviation Agency and thirtyeight years within the same group of companies. He was awarded the 2015 Outstanding Alumnus at the University of North Georgia.

He has been married for 44 years and has three daughters and eight grandchildren.

Mary Konenkamp-Scott’s (1965) son David and his wife Sarah had a baby girl named Maryam on March 27, 2015. Maryam is the family’s first grandchild. Mary and family are feeling blessed!

1970s LANE LEWIS McCORMACK

Steve Kruger (1974) joined the Community Foundation of Central Georgia’s Board of Directors in July 2015.

1980s

The Ordination Mass of Bill Hudson (1980) to the Sacred Order of Deacons was celebrated on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Simpsonville, S.C. Family and friends attended his First Mass Celebration on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Simpsonville, S.C. Pictured: Bill Hudson with MDS classmate Brian Markwalter (1980).

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Anna Farmer Brunner (1982) retired from Bibb County Board of

Education on October 1, 2015, after 30 years in education as a special education teacher, diagnostician, behavior specialist, and a special education coordinator. She received her undergraduate degree from UGA in mental retardation, a master’s in behavior disorders, and a specialist degree in leadership and administration from Georgia College and State University.

Melaney Cook Smith (1984) is a L’Oreal Woman of Worth! She was one of only 10 women nationwide selected to compete for a $25,000 grant. Her non-profit, Books for Keeps improves children’s reading achievement by addressing barriers related to the accessibility and appeal of reading material. Books for Keeps gives books to children whose reading opportunities outside of school might be limited due to geography, income, or other factors.

Lane Lewis McCormack (1986), senior vice president of Harry Norman Realtors, is the new president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors. The announcement was made on December 10 at ABR’s Annual Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony. Lane also serves as the managing broker at an office with more than 60 agents. Lane has also received the Captains of Industry Award, the President’s Award, and the Realtor of the Year Award in 2014.

She earned the Certified Residential Broker designation in 2015.

Charles Tidwell (1986) was promoted to Captain with the Macon-Bibb Fire Department on February 4, 2016. Charles has served the local community for 27 years.

John Critchfield (1988) completed his first Ironman triathlon in Chattanooga, T.N., in September 2015. The ironman triathlon is a 140.6 mile race which consists of a swim, a bike ride and a full marathon. Contestants are given 17 hours to complete the distance, and John was able to complete the event in under 14 hours. John credits his loving wife, Theresa, for her support during his training and race. Doctor Allan Couch (1988) also competed. This Ironman triathlon was Allan’s second full-distance Ironman.

Rob Goldsmith (1989), owner of Fundracers, donated his time and website services to help the Cavalier Club with the first annual Homecoming Hustle. Rob provided Cavalier Club with a first rate registration website!

1990s

Lt. Col. David Spisso II (1992) assumed command of the 116th Security Forces Squadron in January during a ceremony at the Museum of Aviation Century of Flight Hangar.

Dr. Karen Hammack (1993) recently moved to Charleston, S.C., with her son, to take a position in the Couples and Family Clinic at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC. Her time is dedicated to improving the lives of veterans by conducting therapy and research with couples and families. She is also a clinical assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she teaches two ethics courses for medical students.

Linda Horan Locker (1993) traveled to Italy on a 10-day pilgrimage with the St. Joseph choir. The choir sang for the pope at the Epiphany Mass. Linda is pictured with her mother at St. Peter’s Chair in the Vatican.

Joycelyn Stevenson (1994) was named the 2016 president of the Nashville Bar Association’s Board of Directors on December 3, 2015 and will serve a one-year term. She is the first African-American woman to lead the association which is comprised of 2500+ members. She is the 2015 winner of the Nashville Area Chamber

of Commerce’s Nashville Emerging Leaders Award in the legal services category. She was selected as one of Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Stars in 2014 and 2015 and as a Nashville Business Journal Best of the Bar honoree in 2013-2015, having previously been included in its Top Forty under 40 listing in 2011. In 2013, she received the Nashville Athena Young Professionals Award. She has previously served as president of the Lawyers’ Association for Women in Nashville and the Council on Aging of Greater Nashville. Joycelyn is currently a shareholder at the world’s largest labor and employment firm, Littler Mendelson, P.C., where she practices employment and business immigration law.

Catherine McCarren Wilson (1994) became a “Double Domer” when she completed the requirements for a master’s in nonprofit administration, magna cum laude, at the University of Notre Dame. She is employed by the university as the executive administrator and international delegations coordinator in the International Studies Department.

She is pictured with her husband, Magistrate Judge Bill Wilson and their son, Liam.

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Marcus E. Howard (1997) earned a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University in May 2015. He currently lives in New York City where he covers financial and other news for Reuters.

Shelli Hill Rimes (1997) directs the Huntsville Community Chorus’ Youth Chorale, a 70-member choir made up of 7th-12th graders. Last May, the Chorale accepted the invitation to sing with composer John Rutter in New York City’s Carnegie Hall where they performed Rutter’s Te Deum and Gloria with the New England Symphony. Shelli also just took a new teaching position as the choral director at Madison Academy, a Christian private school, in Madison/ Huntsville, Alabama.

CATHERINE McCARREN WILSON

Michelle Adams (1999) and husband TJ welcomed son, Trey Adams, born February 17, 2015.

Dr. Jessica Garcia (1999) is engaged to Douglas Keith Stevens of Merritt

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Island, F.L. The couple will wed on September 24, 2016.

2000s

Dr. Kelly O’Brien Pierson (2000) and husband Robert welcomed their second son, Sullivan, on January 21, 2016. Sullivan joins big brother Shaw.

KERI BETH JONES

Keely Stanley Stephens (2000) and husband, Tony, celebrate the birth of their daughter, Paisley, on December 10, 2015. Paisley joins big sister, Kaylin.

Keri Beth Jones (2001) and husband, Jonathan, welcomed their first son, Micah Paxton Jones, on August 26, 2015.

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Dr. Jason Glow (2002) and wife Heather welcomed son, Brennan Connor Glow, on November 17, 2015 at 8:14 p.m. Brennan was born at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville, N.C., and was delivered by his father.

He weighed in at 6 lbs, 14oz and was 20 inches long.

Brandon Harris (2004) received his master of science in nurse anesthesia in June 2015 from Wolford College in Naples, F.L. He has accepted a position with Riverdale Anesthesia Associates, P.C. Lindsay Williams Hodnett (2004) and husband, Devin, welcomed son William Brooks Hodnett on December 9, 2015.

BRANDON HARRIS KATIE O’BRIEN AND BRAD BERG

Brandon Mahoney (2005) was married August 29, 2015 to Logan Brooke Honeycutt. Both the ceremony and reception were held at the Blacksmith Shop in downtown Macon.

After a honeymoon in Jamaica, the couple is living in Macon.

Lee Discher (2006) is a member of the 2016 Leadership Macon Class. Leadership Macon is a program through the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce.

Elizabeth Gaughf (2006) is engaged to David Kozak, and the couple plans to wed in Macon in May 2016.

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Katie O’Brien (2008) On January 15, 2016, Katie O’Brien and Brad Berg got engaged. The couple met running cross country for their respective high schools. After their engagement, Katie and Brad celebrated under the Sid’s sign, which had a special message left by Brad’s dad, the owner of the sandwich shop.

Charles Morris III (2009) and Meredith Epps Morris (2009) were married on a farm outside of Macon, G.A., on October 10, 2015.

Although they met at Mount de Sales Academy, they never connected while in high school. After Charles went on to Georgia College to study English literature and Meredith went on to The University of Georgia to study business management, they reconnected while home their senior years over coffee at Barnes & Noble.

The rest is history and they are now happily married in Roswell, G.A. Charles is the content marketer at Rock Paper Scissors and Meredith is the lead technical recruiter at Prestige Staffing.

Sean Pritchard (2009) received the Macon Arts Alliance Cultural Award for 2015. Sean has been passionate about arts and entertainment in Middle Georgia since working as a partner in the Macon Venue Project in high school. After high school, Sean worked with various bands around the Southeast before returning to Macon to book and promote live music as a partner of TheBlueIndian. com, Georgia’s Indie Music Hub. Sean was employed as the director of programming & festival process for the International Cherry Blossom Festival, from early 2012 until April of 2015.

Sean currently resides in Nashville, T.N., where he attends Belmont University and will major in music business and entertainment industry studies.

2010s

Lemuel Robinson (2010) graduated from Georgia Tech in December 2014 with a degree in industrial engineering.

He was accepted in the International Development Program at Johns Hopkins

School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) for his graduate studies to earn a master’s degree in international development and international economics. Lemuel will spend the first year at the SAIS campus in Bologna, Italy and the second year at the Washington, D.C., campus.

Katie Smoak Benzur (2011) married Billy Benzur at the Blacksmith Shop in Macon on October 24, 2015.

Chris Swain (2011) has been selected to the Eastern College Athletic Conference Division I Football Bowl Subdivision All-Star Team as first team running back! Chris attends the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Chris also won the Commander in Chief Trophy by beating Army and Air Force in football. He then had the opportunity to meet President Barack Obama twice in the White House.

Torre LaVelle (2012) is one of only 111 students from around the world to be named to the inaugural class of Schwarzman Scholars, a highly selective and fully funded one-year master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

More than 3,000 students from 135 countries applied for the Schwarzman Scholars program, making it one of the most selective in the world. Torre is a senior University of Georgia honors student.

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Krista Robinson (2012) graduated in December from Georgia State University in Atlanta with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Jessica Weiss (2013) won the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:03.08 at the Fall Frenzy Invitational for Wingate University. Jessica also swam on a silver medal-winning relay team. Wingate University’s women’s swim team finished second overall.

In Memoriam

(August 2015-January 2016) 1944: Mary Astumian 1946: Sue Thornton 1949: Eleanor Sotelo 1969: Donald Conner 1980: David King 1983: Jeff Kirsh 1985: Patrick Nuttall 1988: Betsy Lewis

Congratulations to Mount de Sales Academy on 140 years of excellence.

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Stacy served as team mom for all of his teams. She joined the Cavalier Club in 2012. She also served as president from 2014-2015 and as president of the Alumni Association for several years. Stacy’s love of the school is apparent through the countless hours she has spent at MDS volunteering for many events.

Alumna of the Year: Stacy Stubbs Michael ('81)

Young Alumna of the Year: Sarah Mead Smith ('00)

Stacy Stubbs Michael graduated in 1981 and laughs that she is more involved at MDS as an alumna than as a student. Her Mount de Sales spirit has not wavered since her days as a student when she attended as many athletic games and school activities as possible. Born in Wilkinson County, Stacy and her family moved to Macon when she was 10 years old. She attended McKibben Lane Elementary School and eventually moved to Mount de Sales with a group of her closest friends from grammar school. This same group of women is still friends today. Stacy converted to Catholicism when she was 24. She attended Georgia College and State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Stacy worked for a local orthodontist for 26 years until his retirement. Her son, Bailey, Class of 2015, played basketball, football, and baseball during his time at MDS, and

Sarah Mead Smith attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School and started Mount de Sales in 7th grade and graduated in 2000 as valedictorian.

Her family always valued the discipline, faith, and education provided in the supportive communities. Sarah participated in softball, basketball, and briefly tried cross-country and soccer.

She speaks highly of the academic excellence and diversity at the school stating “that the MDS environment is a standout in Central Georgia and provides a great foundation not only for college and a professional career, but also for life.” Her mom and artist, Diane, encouraged Sarah to pursue an analytical career in the math and sciences. Sarah attended Georgia Tech and majored in industrial engineering.

Sarah moved to Charlotte to work for McKinsey & Co., where she worked on strategy projects for companies across a number of industries. Two years

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later, Sarah moved to Boston to work for Advent International. There she focused on making private investments in retail and consumer products companies. Sarah and her husband, Ryan, graduated from Harvard’s Master of Business Administration program.

During their studies, they had the opportunity study in both Vietnam and India. After graduation, the couple moved to New York City where Sarah returned to Advent International and joined their investor relations and fundraising team. Sarah and her husband welcomed their first son, Thomas David Smith, in March 2014.

Career Achievement Award: Roy Robinson ('81) Roy Robinson attended Catholic schools his entire life, beginning his educational career at St. Peter Claver and graduating from Mount de Sales Academy in 1981. Roy earned eight varsity letters in football (3), basketball (2) and baseball (2). He was inducted into the MDS Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Roy followed in his mother’s footsteps and graduated from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, L.A., where he majored in English. Roy interned for Macon Mayor George Israel through the city’s first management intern program. He worked for the Middle Georgia Regional Commission

and made his big break working for United States Senator Sam Nunn from 1991-1996. Roy started off on the “bottom rung” working in constituent services and worked his way to the top concluding his service as state administrative aid. Roy then championed government affairs while working at Atlanta Gas Light and finally opened his own public affairs firm in 2002, the Roy B. Robinson Co., LLC of which he is the principal and owner.

Roy has participated in a number of Leadership Programs such as Leadership Macon (1991), Leadership Atlanta (1999), and Leadership Georgia (2000). He has used his talents to serve his community as the chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, trustee of Mount de Sales Academy, trustee of Georgia College and State University’s Foundation board, and honorary campaign chair of the St. Peter Claver Catholic School Annual Campaign. Roy credits St. Peter Claver and Mount de Sales for giving him a solid foundation and the confidence to follow his own dreams; however, Roy’s educational experience would

not have been possible without the love and tremendous sacrifices of his grandmother and mother, Pat Robinson. Roy also gives special thanks to his wife, Alex, and son, Sebastian, who are instrumental in keeping him motivated every day.

Chester Pierce Lifetime Achievement Award: Brenda Timms Hired by Sister Mary Fidelis Barragan, RSM in 1984 to teach middle school algebra, Brenda Timms served MDS for 32 years. She has held various teaching assignments, administrative roles, and moderated multiple extracurricular activities including pep club and band, varsity cheerleading, student council, senior class moderator, varsity track coach, and animation club advisor. After teaching math to both Middle and Upper School students, Brenda began teaching a computer programming language class. To prepare, Brenda took college classes and began teaching programming with five Apple 2e computers. Over the following years, MDS added an Apple lab. Her next project was to develop

the school’s network infrastructure which was completed with the help of Brenda’s “angel network” of former MDS programming students who attended Georgia Tech. MDS was one of the first independent schools in the area to have seven academic and administrative buildings fiberconnected, serving a cross platform environment, hosting our own e-mail, website, and file servers. Brenda served as website administrator and then director of technology.

She advocated for an online course management system, a new dynamic website, and laptops for teachers.

In the mid 2000s, MDS switched to Google mail and became a Google for Education school. And in 2012, the school adopted the 1-to-1 iPad initiative. Under Brenda’s guidance, Mount de Sales was twice recognized as one of the top 25 most innovative schools in technology by the Catholic Schools of Tomorrow. Despite her many accolades in technology, Brenda’s great MDS accomplishment was the graduation of her two children from the academy—Christa in 1993 and Chad in 1995.

REGISTER NOW! Mount de Sales Academy’s 2nd Annual

CAVALIER GOLF CLASSIC

Monday, August 8, 2016 Brickyard Golf Club 6000 Wesleyan Dr. N., Macon 11:30 a.m. Range Opens / 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start 5:30 p.m. Dinner / Silent Auction / Raffle Proceeds Benefit Cavalier Athletic Teams Register and pay online at www.mountdesales.net Team of Four Entry Fee $600 Includes MDS golf shirt, dinner, prize pack, and door prize.

1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes for two flights and hole-in-one prizes.

For tournament and sponsorship information: Keith Hatcher, khatcher@mountdesales.net, 270.293.0565

2016

CAVALIER CELEBRATION

October 21-23, 2016

2016 NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Alumnus/a of the Year Alumnus/a Career Achievement

Young Alumnus/a of the Year Chester Pierce Lifetime Service Award

Visit www.mountdesales.net/alumni to nominate your fellow Cavaliers.

Friday, October 21 10:30 a.m. Cavalier Celebration Awards (free), Zuver Center Award Winner Lunch following 2:30 p.m. Pep Rally, McAuley Hall 6:00 p.m. Alumni BBQ Tailgate, Cavalier Fields 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Game (free for alumni)

Saturday, October 22 8:00 a.m. Homecoming Hustle 5K, Cavalier Fields Designated Class Reunion Parties

Sunday, October 23 9:30 a.m. Mass and Reception, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

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Wednesday, April 27

Alumni Senior Cookout

Thursday, April 28

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