FACULTY FOCUS Faculty and Staff recognized We congratulate these SBA faculty and staff who recently received awards at the Diocesan Catholic Schools Professional Day. Lower left inset-Head Softball Coach Joe Pearson received the St. Sebastian Exemplary Coaching Award; standing (from left) Science Teacher and Coach Tom Brezina received the Immaculate Heart of Mary award for dedication and self-sacrifice in Catholic Education; Math Chair Amy Beatty received the Sister Ruth Ann Schmitt award for outstanding leadership and commitment in providing special needs students educational opportunities; Maintenance Director Omar Castaneda and Communications Director Sharon Masterson were recognized for 25 years of service to Catholic Education; Art Department Chair Laura Beck received the St. Cecilia Fine Arts Award and Senior Theology and History Teacher Sister Rita Marie Kampa, O.P. received the St. John Bosco Award for the Total Christian Formation of Students. St. Benedict at Auburndale High School is proud of the Theology department faculty who have attained the Certificate of Excellence in Faculty Faith Formation in the Diocese of Memphis - Sister Mary Eileen, O.P.; John Paul Masterson, Nick Brashier, Eric Wells, Lori Wade, Christine Giles, Darlene Nevle, Sister Rita Marie, O.P.; Principal Sondra Morris. (left-inset)Adam Smith.
Virginia “Brittain” Pettus, granddaughter of SBA French teacher Cheryl West, was born on April 4, 2017, weighing 7 lbs, 13 oz and measuring 19 inches long. Brittain is the daughter of Scott and Alison (Ms. West’s daughter) Pettus.
Noah Aiden Cooley, grandson of Head Football Coach John Colley, was born on November 5, 2016, weighing 4 lbs, 10 oz and measuring 20 inches. He is the son of Coach cooley’s son David and his wife Abby.
Library assistant Dee Ann Cox welcomed two grandchildren recently – William Michael Strini (right), born February 23, 2017, weighing 7 lbs, 40 oz and measuring 19 inches long. He is the son of Lauren Cox Strini (’01) and Matt Strini. Also, Katherine Grace Ross, born April 19, 2017 was 9 lbs, 6 oz, 21” long. Her mom is Crissy Cox Ross (’02) and dad is Ryan Ross.
Evie Lucille Aycock was born to Tyler Aycock and Lacey Rush on November 23, 2016, weighing 6lbs, 8oz and measuring 21.5 inches long. She is the granddaughter of SBA Science Chair Patsy Rush. 22