2020-2021 St. Anne Catholic School Annual Report

Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, & Knowledge

2020

ANNUAL REPORT

“...We are pleased you chose St. Anne’s as your school...We want to work with you and your parents as we see God’s care unfolding each day you are here with us.”

Francis E. Monaghan, CSB Pastor, St. Anne’s Church, 1964

Dear St. Anne Families and Friends, On the eve of St. Anne Catholic School’s 90th birthday, Team St. Anne planned a year of learning like no other in its history. Over the summer, faculty and staff set in motion a comprehensive return to learning plan that addressed campus health and safety measures, virtual classrooms, social-emotional learning, and fellowship building.

The school year began with on-line instruction, where teachers pioneered a remote classroom experience and students courageously approached a new learning style. As St. Anne transitioned to in-person learning, the physical campus transformed for safety. Outdoor seating options for learning and eating were created. Mobile student-friendly hand washing stations were placed at strategic locations throughout campus. Classrooms were retrofitted to be in compliance with recommended safety guidelines. Desk shields, Covid signage, thousands of medical-grade face shields and gloves, gallons upon gallons of hand sanitizer, and ample cleaners and sanitizer were purchased to protect over 500 students, faculty, and staff.

Letter from the Principal

The Technology Department jumped into action to ensure that teachers were equipped with the necessary tools to enhance learning with grade-specific enrichment and IXL programs.

First Communion celebration, National Junior Honor Society induction, community service drives, and participation in spring sports. The year ended with the graduation Mass of 47 eighth graders, who will go on to represent St. Anne at Houston’s finest high schools, including Strake Jesuit, St. Thomas, Incarnate Word, St. Agnes, St. Pius, Duchesne, Episcopal, Carnegie Vanguard, Lamar, HSPVA, the Energy Institute, Memorial, and Stratford.

The Annual Report’s cover is composed of photos from throughout the year. Together these images make up a community bound by generosity, grace, and gratitude; a hallmark of the St. Anne community.

Look closely and you may see your reflection in one of the images. With your help, St. Anne thrived in the midst of great challenges. God bless St. Anne now and for 90 more years!

Despite the pandemic’s challenges, Team St. Anne not only persevered, but thrived.

In His Name,

In the 90th year, St. Anne continues to be embraced by Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, whose spirit is captured in a refreshed website. The year demonstrated innovative approaches to Mass attendance, high school visits, PTO events, and academic rallies. All the while, St. Anne honored traditional campus life in a rescheduled

Dawn Martinez Principal, St. Anne Catholic School

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Letter from the Principal Financial Report Annual Fund Steps for Students 90th Birthday Teacher Spotlight Community & Alumni Notes St. Anne Development Programs

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FINANCIAL REPORT St. Anne Catholic School relies on generous donations to offset the annual operating expenses and make investments to improve the physical facilities. We would like to thank all those who donate to benefit Catholic education.

St. Anne’s operating revenues and expenses for the fiscal years 2019 and 2020 respectively, are as follows:

OPERATING REVENUES

2019-2020

2020-2021

EARNED REVENUES

$ Amount

$ Amount

Tuition and Fees (1)

5,095,205

4,944,624

100,719

109,248

5,195,924

5,053,872

PPP Loan Forgiveness (2)

-

891,243

St. Anne Catholic Church

200,000

150,000

Fiesta (net of expenses)

134,359

-

Annual Fund (net of expenses)

171,046

236,492

Father John Robbins Bourse (Restricted for tuition assistance)

110,000

110,000

10,000

131,704

150,000

150,000

26,750

26,500

2,840

1,667

804,995

1,697,606

6,000,919

6,751,478

2019-2020

2020-2021

INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENSES

$ Amount

$ Amount

Teacher and administrative salaries and benefits

4,537,766

4,503,790

Misc. Income TOTAL TUITION AND FEE RELATED INCOME ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Additional Tuition Assistance from various sources St. Anne School Foundation Annual Grant Scholarships administered by the St Anne School Foundation Other grants and support TOTAL ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES

EXPENSES

Additional educational expenses

514,071

TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENSES

5,051,837

547,012 5,050,802

FACILITIES EXPENSES Facilities maintenance & utilities

647,682

814,172

Capital Repairs and Investments in School Facilities (3)

387,020

134,050

948,222

Financial Report

TOTAL FACILITIES EXPENSES

1,034,702

TOTAL OPERATING & CAPITAL EXPENSES

6,086,539

NET OPERATING CASH FLOW

(85,620)

(NET OF OPERATING & CAPITAL EXPENSES)

5,999,024

752,454

OPERATING EXPENSES

73% Tuition & Fees 20% Other Donations 7%Tuition Assistance

77% Teacher & Admin Salaries and Benefits 14% Facilities Maintenance 9% Instructional

REVENUE SOURCES

Notes: (1) Total actual tuition and fees paid directly by the families of the students. The tuition revenue has been reduced by grants, scholarships, and all applicable tuition discounts (e.g. multi-child).

(2) The school’s Payroll Protection Program loan was forgiven in full in early 2021. This was a one-time event and the school will need fundraising and other event revenues to fill the gap going forward.

(3) Capital spending includes larger scale capital costs and investments undertaken by the school over time to enhance the school’s physical facilities and learning environment (e.g. classroom refurbishment, technology investments, roof replacement, etc.). 2019-2020 included an additional $100,000 in expenses associated with audio and visual equipment for the new gym. Expenses in excess of the available current year’s operating revenues are covered by accumulated reserves from previous years.

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ANNUAL FUND Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge, the Basilian cornerstone of a St. Anne experience, impacts every single minute of a student’s day. Because of you, the campaign exceeded all expectations. During a time that challenged us all, you shared your blessings by giving generously to the Annual Fund.

Thank you for saying YES! to St. Anne The faculty and staff, as well as PTO and School Boards, kicked off the campaign with a 100% participation rate.

Giving Day, celebrated during Catholic Schools Week, was a spirited day of Shamrock pride that promoted the importance of the Annual Fund on campus. Thanks to the National Junior Honor Society, who sponsored a student-led Pass the Basket campaign, even St. Anne’s beloved students contributed over $4,500 to the campaign. This vote of confidence inspired the entire community-parents, grandparents, parishioners, and supporters- to say YES! To the Annual Fund.

$297,263 Annual Fund Dollars Raised

GIVE TOGETHER. GROW TOGETHER. We did it. With your help!

The Annual Fund is St. Anne’s robust annual giving program that provides unrestricted funds to enhance every aspect of campus life. The Annual Fund provides the flexibility to meet the school’s most pressing needs and affects the intellectual, social, and personal development of our students, teachers, and staff every day. In simple terms, your tax-deductible gift to the Annual Fund eases pressure on tuition levels and provides the resources above tuition necessary to support the excellent faculty and programs that St. Anne families expect. Supporting the Annual Fund is the most important gift that St. Anne Catholic School asks of the community. Annual Fund gifts ensure the Basilian legacy of learning for which St. Anne is known.

Every amount helps realize the vision of a St. Anne Catholic education.

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THANK YOU TO THE ANNUAL FUND CLASS CAPTAINS Ashley Cuevas, PK 3

Celeste Harris, 4th Grade

Laura Schneidau, PK 4

Ashley Eastin, 4th Grade

Hector Sandoval, PK 4

Casey Ballard, 5th Grade

Joy Mayfield, Kindergarten

Nadia Alonzo, 5th Grade

Whitney Heard, 1st Grade

Keith Volf, 6th Grade

Ileana del Toro, 2nd Grade

Holly Narcisse, 7th Grade

Vanessa Zapata, 3rd Grade

Donald Anderson, 8th Grade

Jennifer Tessin, 3rd Grade

As an integral part of the Annual Fund, the Parent Leadership Committee seeks to grow the Annual Fund participation rate among current parents through personal outreach and targeted communication. This year, the inaugural committee boosted the Annual Fund’s profile and was instrumental in the campaign’s success.

Please contact Danielle Aleman, daleman@stannecs.org, if you are interested in serving.

963

Total Annual Fund Gifts

100%

Student, Teacher & Board Participation

PK4

Highest Class Participation at 100%

$53,161

Giving Day Dollars Raised

$41,558 Corporate Matches

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ANNUAL FUND DONORS ST. ANNE SOCIETY Dr. and Mrs. Victor J. Narcisse III Gregory and Cathryn Horan Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Moreno Jr Raye G. White ST. BASIL SOCIETY Anthony and Zorina D’Ambra Bill and Carmen Curry David and Maureen Holt Inmaculada Calzado and Oliver Warnke St. Anne Catholic Church The Earthman Foundation SHAMROCK SOCIETY Alice and Damon Echevarria Andrew and Emalee Krebs Brent and Courtney Orsak Christopher and Cheryll Heinson Del Olmo Aldaz Family Donson Family Heimbinder Family Foundation Jamereal and Akilah LeBlanc John and Vicky Dominguez Jon Urruzuno and Laura Hernandez Keith and Mary Volf Marc and Dawn Martínez Meg and William Holliday Mr. and Mrs. Vincent J Cuevas Stephane Lauzon and Johanne Asselin-Lauzon Stephen and Betty Richmond The Alonzo Family Toni Perich William Becker

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1930 SOCIETY Andrew and Joanna Bruce Ayala Family Ben Landgraf and Maggie Garib Bill and Cristina Moore Bob and Lindsey Gabriel Brent and Ainsley Babin Brian and Erin Kellar Charles and Phoebe Bull Christopher and Rachel Arnold Daniel and Paola Alvarez-Malo David and Jessica Rivero Don and Martha Reid Donald and Bonnie Anderson Dr. Katy French-Bloom and Mr. Michael Bloom Elizabeth Haines McGee

Familia North Gardner and Valerie Boulmay Gleason Family Gregory and Pamela Roche Gretchen Murray Dr. Hector and Randi Sandoval Dr. Henri Justino and Dr. Geory De Roth Humberto and Vanessa Zapata James Brown and Michelle Riley-Brown Jeff Ruszkowski and Mimi Ribeiro Jennifer Tessin Dr. Jonathan and Celina Garza Lara and Freddy Warner Lindstrom Family Louie and Ellen DeCarlo Louis A. Le Blanc Maggie and Louie Layrisson Mitch and Shannon Ackal Monica and Damien Shields Nancy and Jose Almodovar Paul and Francine Keusenkothen Richard and Helen Lake Robert and Courtney Bollich Roman and Rosemary Visaya St. Anne Students Stan and Jennifer Wu Thaddeus and Marsha Kudela The Booth Family The Davidson Family The Guerrero Family The Hartmann Family The Harvey Family The McCulloch Family The Parker Family The Perich Family Tom and Danielle Aleman Tom and Kelli Schneider Tony and Courtney Kim Trevor and Katharine Meeks Zach and Beth Hughes FRIENDS OF ST. ANNE Aaron and Michelle Scheffler Alessandra Nikol Esparza Alicia and Joseph Shaughnessy Ana Maria Martinez Angela and Jason Lloyd Anonymous Armando Andrade and Mary Jane McEvoy Barrett and Blakely Bayne Ben and Emily Gonsoulin Birlie and Christine Bourgeois Blair and Margaret Burnside

Blanca Silva-Solis and Andrew Solis Boulos Family Carrie Feighl Casey and Heath Ballard Catherine and Kenneth Brown Catherine Vu Smith Chris Martin Chris and Ashley Eastin Christie Billings David and Donna Bliss Domingo Family Don and Judy McCullough Dr. Florencio and Priscilla Singson Dr. Michael and Debbie Smith Dr. Michael Fountain and Ileana Del Toro Dr. Ray and Dr. LaTanya Love Dushi and Preeya Parameswaran Edward and Melissa Talamas Eric and Carly Thibodeaux Ernest and Joy Mayfield Et’Chane and Mar Towers Patrick and Patricia Fontanelli Kools Galvan Larrazolo Family Gregory and Barbara Metcalf Hank Jeans James and Katarina Sowerby John Carrara Jr. Jonathan and Julie Bennett Juan Guevara and Catalina Olivares Kathleen McManus Kevin and Maria McEvoy Kevin and Mary Ellen Tie Liam Ó Súilleabháin and Pam Tyner Llana Family Loretta and Gerardo Bueso Luis Daran and Maria Melendez Manny and Jessica Davila Marcello Izzo and Ilaria Santori Maria Fuess Matt and Dr. Nicole Fleming Mattie Richardson Mauricio and Anna Rincon Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Adrin Biagas Mr. and Mrs. Antonio and Annette Delgado Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Grahmann Mrs. Kristin Bradford Nathan Farris and Tiffany D’Antonio Farris O’Docharty family Oniel and Jan Mendenhall

Pablo Pereira and Vanessa Valdivia Pablo Ramirez-Valentini Peter and Gretta Contreras Plop Family Raul and Romina Rodriguez Rayanne Fadi Raymond and Dr. Mayra Wong Restivo Family Roger and Annamelia Smith Rudy Elizondo and Jesus Mendoza Shrinand Vyas and Diana Duran Thaddeus and Natasha Faleski The Drakey Family The Easterling Family The Mason Family The Merck Foundation The Motes Family The Placer Family The Schorfheide Family The Tancreti Family Thomas Scoulios and Claire Sabatier Tim and Debbie DeMore Tim and Ginnie McConn Tony Mai and Dr. Madelyn Vuong Vasquez Family Zarella-Charles Family GREEN & WHITE CLUB Aaron and Emily Heckaman Al and Dorothy Scheffler Alan and Marilyn Schorfheide Alex and Colin Mayhood Alexander and Elizabeth Delledera Álvarez-Breckenridge Family Alvin and Willetta Rucker Amado Cantu Amelia, Oliver, and Andrew Lee Amy Champagne Ana Teodoro Andrea Chincuanco Andres and Michelle Garcia Angie Keller and Jonathan Love Ann Soderman Anne Saied Anonymous Antonio Saucedo Argenis Roman Arlene Johnson Ashley Hernandez Audra and Chris Stevenson Barbara and Mike Caswell Beatriz Moreno Ben and Brook Marchive

LEADERSHIP LEVELS

Bert and Tom McAulay Bethany Andell Haley Bill and Carole Flaherty Brent and Mary Lou Summerville Brett and Trisha Gunning Brian and Jennifer Cronin Brianna Kessler Bruce and Clarice Mize Camille Jenman Carlos and Fabiola Galan Carol Steffes Cassie Hernandez Celeste and Jeffrey Harris Cesar Bravo and Francis Martinez Charles and Alison Turner Charles and Joyce Emmitte Charles and Marines Walters Charles and Marines Walters Chassidi Younger Christian Moreno Christopher and Cheryl Fisk Christopher and Whitney Heard Cifuentes Family Claire Sprigg Clarence and Joan Rife Colonel Patrick Caldwell Dana Jefferies Daniel and Diane Kopfensteiner Daniel and Kirstin O’Leary Danny Vara Darrell Beck David and Bernardette Scambray David and Linda McCue David C. Price David Tarmann and Mary Paitrick David Urwiler and Dr. Silvana Molossi DeAnn Englert Debra Carrigan Deena Hilbert Denise Gruber

Diana Singson Don and Esther Bryant Donald and Joanna Reid Donya Gardner Douglas and Nicola Kemp Dr. and Dr. Mark Levine Dr. Andrés Ramírez and Adriana Obando Dr. Jason and Paige Silva Eduardo Castaneda and Nicole Santos Ellen-Claire Gibson Emma Llana Erik and Diana Larson Erin Gould Flores family Francesca Moreno Frank and Tammy Orozco Frank Mathius Garrett and Stephanie Gremillion Gaye Jackson Gene and Colleen Leonards Geraldine Vara Glen and Dianne Otto Gomez Family Grace Mueller Gustavo Plaza and Laura Fula Guy and Janice Crucian Hank and Pauline Arnold Heather McIntyre Hector Saenz and Rosa Linda Alonzo Saenz Henri and Melissa DeLaunay Henry and Suzy Domingo Herrera Family Hunter Tran Ignacio and Sergio Acevedo Jack Leonards Jacob and Brooke Mulkey Jacob and Nanita Guerrero James and Ann Kowalski Janie and Pete Herrada Jason and Desirae Loftin

Jason and Jennifer Joy Javin Martinez Jed and Erica Cole Jeff and Suzanne Hanger Jerome and Kathryn Baumeister Jessica Colon Jim and Megan Gray Johanna and Will Rider Johanna Da Costa John and Jacquelyn Lorenz John and Marian Stevenson John and Melissa Belcher John and Patricia Donnelly Jon and Deidra Clark Jorge Cardenas and Maria Romani Joseph Listvan Jubal and Nora Heene Jude McAuliffe Jules and Kay Rousseau Julia Cazayoux Julie and Todd Lorenz Julie and Evan Ward Julie Zogg June Hilbert Kamala Bergeron Karla and David Oppermann Kathy and Matthew Kelley Katie and Brian Jeans Kenneth and Susan Babin Kevin and Ginette McGovern Kimberly Tamez Kurt and Colleen Johnson Laura and John Brickey Lauren and John Greil Leonardo Garcia Linda and Joel Berry Lisa Gonzales Lizette and Ingo Rumohr Louise Ruppert Lucia Garcia Luis and Blanche Zapien Luis Linares Luis Perez and Mariela Mejias

ST. ANNE SOCIETY $10,000 & Above ST. BASIL SOCIETY $5,000-$9,999 SHAMROCK SOCIETY $2,500-$4,999 1930 SOCIETY $1,000-$2,499 FRIENDS OF ST. ANNE $500-$999 GREEN & WHITE CLUB Up to $499

Lynette Mitchell Madeline Sherlock Maj. Tony De Falco and Dr. Annarita Nicosia Margaret Brazzel Margarita Boitel Maria Flores Maria Maggio Mariano and Tara Echevarria Mark and Dolores Solis Mark and Rachel Donnelly Marvin and Kimberly Atkins Family Mary Frances Anderson (Class of 1986) DuMay and David H. DuMay Matt and Teresa Doyle Matthew Fu McCauley family Melissa Cano Melissa Cavazos Michael and Georgia Werich Michael and Kathy Fountain Michael and Sandra Rocha Michael and Sharon Strang Michael Benestante Michael Ogier Michael Tavakoli Michael Woodward Miguel Ramirez and Stella Sanchez Mike and Katie Beirne Mills Family Mimi Arnold Mr. Andrew Bueso Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Paulerio Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clark Mr. and Mrs. Carreon Mr. and Mrs. DaCosta Kirton Mr. and Mrs. Fausto Nolasco Mr. and Mrs. Jason Childress Mr. and Mrs. John and Doris Heard

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Mr. and Mrs. John and Amy Matassa Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kelly and Karina Yustiz Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Veech Mr. Michael Zogg Mrs. Patricia Gilmore Ms. Gonzalez Class Contribution Ms. Jackson Nancy Neason Nandan and Christina Gad Nathalie Hernandez Nathan and Elizabeth Gilmore Njeri and Will Rutledge Nurina Gonzales Ostrom Family Pamela McCollom Patricia Krauthaus Patrick and Laura Schneidau Paulette Golden Perez Maldonado Family Pralhad Gad Rachel and Patrick Little Randi and Dolores Snider Rapier and Charlotte Dawson Rawle Andrews Jr. Raymond and Lynett Saenz Reece Novosad Remo and Laura Mazzini Renato and Fabiola Castro Rene’s Tires and Repair, Inc. Rick and Barbara Melebeck Robert and Peggy Malnar Ron Fleming Rosa Torres Ryan and Laura Ruppert Salvatore and Karin Scocca Martinez Sam and Sylvia Corpus Samantha Briones

Sammy and Natashia Miller Scott and Kelly Petry Sebastian and Miranda Aguilar Shane and Megan Kent Shirley Mize Simon and Laurie Gonsoulin Slezak Family Sohelia Tavakoli-Sabour Stacy and John Andell Stephanie Smith Steven and Erin Rife Sue Cromwell Sybil Starling Szydlik family Tamayo Family Team Stephens The Barton Family The Bliss Family The Brazzel Family The Egge Family The Focke Family The Getschow Family The Hall Family The Mills Family The Neason Family The Teaff Family The Turner Family Thelma Herrera Theresa Paradise Thomas and Dolores Young Tiffany A. Thomas Timothy and Carolyn Alessi Tony and Ashley Tortorice Torres-Garcia Family Torrijos family Valentine and Margaret Flores Xavier Ramirez Yajaira Medina Marshall Yasmin Taylor

IN HONOR OF In honor of Everett Neason

Nancy Neason In honor of Jeani Horan

Gregory and Cathryn Horan In honor of Lori King

Gregory and Cathryn Horan In honor of Wyatt Earthman

The Earthman Foundation

IN MEMORY OF In memory of Alfonso & Mary Cardenas

Blanche Zapien In memory of D.J. Traverso

Toni Perich In memory of Lisa O’Docharty

Chris O’Docharty In memory of Marian Taylor

James Fleet In memory of Matt McCue

David and Linda McCue In memory of Jack Hansen

Paula Hansen

Every effort has been made to correctly recognize donors. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any omitted names, misspellings, or inaccuracies and advise Danielle Aleman, daleman@stannecs.org.

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MATCHING GIFTS Many companies support causes that are important to their employees by matching their charitable contributions.

Matching gifts double, sometimes even triple, individual donations.

Abbott AIG Ameriprise AllianceBernstein, LP Bank of America Charitable Foundation Bayer BP Foundation Inc. Brookfield Properties Management, LLC Chevron Matching Employee Funds Dell Giving ConocoPhillips Charitable Investments Equinor Exelon Foundation Genentech Insperity Intel Foundation HPI

Johnson & Johnson Matching Gifts Program Kinder Morgan Foundation Medtronic Foundation Volunteer Grant Program Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Protiviti/Robert Half SAP Shell Oil Company Foundation Matching Gifts Takeda Pharmaceuticals The Merck Foundation UBS Securities Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign

St. Anne is grateful to each donor who directed a matching gift to the School and to the companies who sponsor these programs.

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STEPS FOR STUDENTS On your mark, get set...STEP FOR STUDENTS! Team St. Anne crossed the finish line together for the largest fundraising event in the Archdiocese of GalvestonHouston. Steps for Students provides a platform for 59 Catholic school communities to raise funds for their own specific needs. For St. Anne, Steps For Students supports the Annual Fund, which translates to tangible classroom

enhancements and experiences for our students like innovative technology, continued professional development, and arts enrichment. This year St. Anne raised $1,667.38 and a whole lot of spirit! With the entire school racing to the finish line on the recently completed track, St. Anne stepped lively all in support of the blessing of Catholic education!

2020 Steps for Students Raised $1,667.28

THANK YOU! for walking with #TeamStAnne in support of the Annual Fund!

Steps for Students

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY ST. ANNE! In 1930, the area surrounding St. Anne Catholic School was dotted with pastures, roaming cattle, and clapboard houses.

90 years later, St. Anne shines as a beacon of goodness, discipline, and knowledge at the corner of a bustling intersection in one of the most diverse cities in the country.

The school is a microcosm of the city of Houston that celebrates a diverse community of learners and believers who come from all over Houston to call St. Anne home.

St. Anne’s history begins in 1924, when Bishop Christopher E. Byrne, of the Diocese of Galveston-Houston, asked Reverend John J. O’Reilley to find a suitable location for a new church, which would accommodate Houston’s westward growth. The new parish would be named for St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin. Land at the intersection of two dirt roads, McDuffie and Westheimer, was located, and an abandoned four-room farmhouse became the first home of St. Anne Catholic Community.

In May of 1928, Bishop Byrne asked the Basilian Fathers to take charge of the growing parish. Having previously opened St. Thomas College, now St. Thomas High School, the Basilian Fathers sought to apply their cornerstone, “Teach me Goodness, Discipline and Knowledge,” to the development of the burgeoning parish and to the addition of a school. In 1930, the school opened under the direction of five sisters of Divine Providence from Our Lady of the Lake Convent.

St. Anne was the first Catholic school in the Diocese of Galveston-Houston to be accredited and continues serving Houston as a leader in Catholic education.

While St. Anne’s birthday celebrations were canceled due to the global pandemic, we honor the school’s 90 year legacy everyday.

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TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: MR. DARRELL BECK MR. DARRELL BECK St. Anne Teacher 23 Years of Service

“I give because the St. Anne Community is so supportive and generous. Therefore, I want to give to future scholars yet unborn. Serving in my 23rd year, I am grateful for the opportunity to have taught over a thousand scholars during my tenure here.

The administration, faculty and staff, scholars, and their parents have been so supportive, kind, and thoughtful. They have truly been a blessing. This is why I donate to the Annual Fund each year.”

Mr. Darrell Beck, on his support for the Annual Fund

Inspired by a love for his students and his craft, Mr. Darrell Beck has served St. Anne as a beloved teacher, friend, and mentor for over 23 years. In 2020, Mr. Beck announced his retirement from teaching.

As a sixth generation Texan, Beck’s paternal family was brought over to the Republic of Texas in 1840 by Spearman Holland. He is a proud descendant of Thomas Beck of Kentucky, who was the first African American elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1874.

He was raised in Houston’s historic First Ward, attended Brock Elementary School and graduated from Jesse H. Jones High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and Juris Doctor from The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University.

Mr. Beck began his professional career at Joskes in their management program and later worked in Austin, Texas under Governor Mack White’s administration.

In 1998, Mr. Beck began his career at St. Anne Catholic School teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies.

To highlight his achievements in education, Mr. Beck received an Outstanding Educator Award from the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University.

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A true Historian, Mr. Beck has a vast collection of Houston and African American memorabilia that has been exhibited in several Houston libraries and the Houston Heritage Society - where many St. Anne students provided narratives describing each item on display. With a passionate commitment to teaching, it comes as no surprise that Mr. Beck comes from a long line of educators; many of 13

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which have schools and libraries named in their honor. As a consummate historian, Mr. Beck has conducted extensive research on his family, Houston, and African American history, which he joyfully shared in his classroom museum.

He credits his interest in teaching History to his nineth grade teacher, Mrs. Ruby Poindexter. Mrs. Poindexter is in her 90s now, and Mr. Beck continues to keep in contact with her through regular phone calls, birthday and holiday greeting cards!

Mr. Beck is a member of The Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, where he sings in The Mighty Men of Wheeler Choir. Mr. Beck’s favorite song is, ‘Only what you do for Christ will Last!’ He is also a member of the Men’s Sunday School class, and his favorite scripture is Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

On August 14th, students and families representing every year Mr. Beck taught at St. Anne gathered to celebrate Mr. Beck’s retirement in the Budinger Gymnasium. While St. Anne will miss him dearly, he’s not going too far...Mr. Beck will be joining the St. Anne Highlight’s After School program!

HAPPY BLESSED RETIREMENT!

COMMUNITY & ALUMNI NOTES CLASS OF 1962 Louis Le Blanc writes that he’s retired six years from a 36 year career as a university professor. He currently resides in Rome, Georgia, and enjoys cooking and eating.

Louis recently donated a treasure trove of St. Anne memorabilia to the St. Anne archives.

CLASS OF 1967 Louis Kirchem is retired and living in Houston.

CLASS OF 1978 Chevy Humphrey was named President and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago. Humphrey will be the first woman and Black American to lead The Museum.

Shawn Lacagnina was welcomed by FocalPoint Business Coaching as a Certified Business Coaching professional.

CLASS OF 1979 Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., the regional vice president for AARP’s State and National Group, was named PresidentElect of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia and the Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Associaltion Foundation.

CLASS OF 1983 Peter Fitzgerald sends his best wishes and says he has such fond memories of the three years at St. Anne (6th-8th grades). Those years were led by Ms. Hogan, principal, and teachers, Ms. O’Rourke, Ms. Reynolds, Ms. Anthony, Ms. Godwin, Ms. Washam, Ms. Wozinsky, and Coach Reynosa. After St. Anne, he graduated from Lamar High School, The University of Texas at Austin with a BA in American Studies, and Vanderbilt University with an MBA. Fitzgerald lives with his family in central Mexico.

CLASS OF 2003 Scott Terry is currently an active duty Marine, with recent assignments with the Special Operations Joint Task Force in Iraq/Syria and the Marine Corp Training/Education Command in 29 Palms, California.

Community & Alumni Notes

CLASS OF 2009 Derrick Verdun, a South Texas College of Law graduate, was admitted to the Bar. CLASS OF 2010 Daniel Clay, zoomed with the St. Anne 8th graders to chat about career opportunities influenced by his favorite subject: history.

“Thanks to Ms. Soderman’s class, I knew that I wanted to do something with history when I grew up.”

Today, Daniel serves as a Research Associate, U.S. Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He advised students to read the newspaper, work hard, and listen to your teachers!

CLASS OF 2013 Xandra Christine Meneses, a magna cum laude St. Agnes alumna and Texas A&M Dean’s List graduate (2021), was accepted to Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.

Evan Harris, a Strake Jesuit alum, graduated from the United State Military Academy at Westpoint as an Army Officer, 2nd Lieutenant. He majored in mechanical engineering and minored in aeronautics Haley Turner, graduated from Baylor, with a major in applied sciences and minor in biology. She will continue pursuing her dream to be a family medicine doctor at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) in Fort Worth starting in July!

CLASS OF 2014 Miguel Soto, writes to say he just ordered his Aggie Ring! WHOOP! CLASS OF 2017 Ramsey Ruffeno, graduated from Duchesne Academy and will attend the University of Texas.

Jonathan Adams, graduated from TMI EpiscopalSan Antonio as a National Merit Commended Scholar and a member of the 2021 Boys Soccer Tapps State Champions. He will attend Southern Methodist University. He says, “St. Anne provided me with a

wonderful opportunity to grow in my belief in God as well as the foundation, support, and belief in myself to succeed and thrive.”

Max Merrill signed with the University of Texas Football team, where he will attend in the fall.

William Holt, graduated from Strake Jesuit and will attend Texas A&M University.

Khalil Saldivar, graduated from Strake Jesuit, where he served as the wrestling team captain, was Eagle Scout, and Chief Altar Server at Saint Anne. He will attend Luther College on a wrestling scholarship.

Patrick Welch, graduated from St. Thomas and will attend Texas A&M University. He was an Eagle Scout, TAPPS Academic All-State Football, 2nd Team All District Defensive Line, Eagle Guard.

Christian Martinez, graduated from Strake Jesuit and will attend Rice University as a finance major.

Kendall Harris, graduated from St. Agnes as an honor student and will attend Coastal Carolina University to play D1 volleyball.

Juliette Billings, graduated from Incarnate Word Academy as the Valedictorian and will attend Carnegie Mellon University.

Jacob Harris, graduated from Strake Jesuit as an Honor graduate and will attend Georgia Tech majoring in physics.

Abigail Harris, graduated from St. Agnes as an honor graduate and National Merit Commended Scholar.

She will attend Vanderbilt University and major in biomedical engineering.

From Cathy Harris, Mom to Evan, Jacob, and Abigail Harris:

“We are thankful that our children formed deep friendships, learned how to be contributing members of a community and explored a wide variety of interests while at St. Anne. Their well rounded formation at St. Anne was a big part of the strong foundation that has helped them succeed in High School.

We are also thankful for the St. Anne parent, parish, faculty and staff community. We will never forget the outpouring of love and support from the community when I faced a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Prayers, meals, errands, carpools and chemo-buddies for me...but most important, a loving, supporting, compassionate, steady faculty and staff for my children.”

Andres Del Olmo, graduated from Strake Jesuit with second Highest Academic Honors, an AP Scholar Award, member of the National Honor Society and cross country team. He will attend Colorado School of Mines and major in mechanical engineering Kaleb Williams, graduated from St. Thomas and will attend the University of Texas-Arlington and major in civil engineering.

Brisa Carroll, graduated from St. Agnes and will attend the University of Oklahoma. She will major in public health in the pre-med track.

CLASS OF 2019 Monica Orozco, a St. Agnes student, was recognized by the City of Houston for her incredible work organizing a composting drop-off program as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Project. Because of her efforts, the City has plans to run 3 pilot programs!

IN MEMORIAM

STAFF Danielle Aleman, Director of Advancement, completed the Latino Educator and Administrator Development Program (LEAD), a year-long fellowship program, in collaboration with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE).

The LEAD program is designed to invite, advance, and retain Latino educators and administrators in Catholic schools, as well as develop a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges that exist in this landscape.

Samantha Briones graduated from the University of Houston-Clear Lake with a Bachelor of science in Interdisciplinary Studies.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL CATECHIST CERTIFICATES (RENEWAL) Stella Sanchez Ellen Claire Gibson Claire Sprigg Ashley Tortorice Dawn Martinez Alison Turner Francine Keusenkothen June Hilbert Denise Gruber Annette Delgado Kristin Brazzel Pam McCollom CATHOLIC SCHOOL SERVICE AWARDEES Celebrating a combined 120 years of commitment to Catholic Schools, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Debra Haney, awarded service awards to the following: 5 Year Recipients DeAnn Englert, Nurse Deena Hilbert, PE Teacher/Coach Claire Sprigg, PK 4 Teacher 10 Year Recipients Sylvia Corpus, Administrative Assistant Erica Cole, Director of Admissions 20 Year Recipients Stephanie Smith, 2nd Grade Teacher

Ann Landmesser, grandmother to Jack (2020) and Luke (2022)

25 Year Recipients Margaret Flores, HR Administrator Dawn Martinez, Principal

Terrence Starling, father to Isabella Starling (2021) and Nicholas Starling

30 Year Recipients Annette Delgado, Director of Religion

Nyree Faleski, mother to Natasha (2021) and Thaddeus (2025)

35 Year Recipients Anne Soderman, Junior High History

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