Pinnacle, Summer 2023 - News From Saint Henry School

Pinnacle

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023-2024

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Dear Saint Henry Family, Friends, and Alumni,

The awe-inspiring cover of this Pinnacle issue is a catechetical reminder that we have a God who is immensely in love personally with each one of us. As scripture tells us, “for this is how God loved the world: He gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life” (John 3:16). The Catholic Church throughout the world has been preparing the faithful for a deepening in our love for Jesus in the Eucharist through a Eucharistic Revival.

Sponsored by the United State Bishops, the Eucharistic Revival is a three-year initiative that aims to inspire, educate, and unite. In a world where not many people know Jesus intimately, the revival is meant to show everyone what wonders the True Presence of Jesus can do to heal the soul. Through a carefully planned timeline of events, after three years, the U.S. bishops hope to change the lives of many Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

Students at Saint Henry School will continue to prepare throughout this final year with an ardent desire to know Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Eucharist.

May Jesus bless us in abundance as we journey together as a school community. Wherever we are in our understanding of the faith, may we all increase in our love and understanding that Jesus loves us and desires our love in return.

Thank you for your continued goodness to Saint Henry School. We will open with a record high enrollment this 2023-24 school year. May we continue to teach the truths of the faith to the children who will one day be our leaders in the world.

Sincerely in Christ,

Sister Mary Elizabeth, O.P.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Saint Henry School hosted an in-house “Battle of the Books” reading incentive competition with students in grades 6th8th participating. The winners of the SHS contest advanced to the Diocesan event, where they earned 2nd place out of the six participating schools! Congratulations to Laila Wilson, Valentina LeDoux, Lauren Skelley, and Maria Wade (not pictured), as well as librarian and coach Ms. Harriet Hudson

ANNUAL GIVING DRIVE UNDERWAY

We invite you to invest in the future of Saint Henry School by making a gift to our Annual Giving Drive. To make a gift online, please go to our website, www. sthenryschool.org, and select “Donate.” Your gift may also be mailed to the school office (Attn: Development) or call 615-352-1328, ext. 237 and speak with Doris Grant. Gifts to our Annual Giving Drive have the added benefit of being tax deductible. We are grateful for your support.

SAINT HENRY SCHOOL PRESENTS WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

FAREWELL TO FACULTY

The ending of a school year is always bittersweet, but saying goodbye to faculty and staff is especially difficult.

Ms. Gina Coode is leaving Saint Henry after teaching for 15 years. Her love of children and the pride she has for the SHS Tigers is sure to be missed. Ms. Coode has taught 4th grade, 6th grade, and PE at Saint Henry School. The Saint Henry School community is grateful for her commitment to the children whose lives she has touched.

Ms. Anne Michelle Millican will depart Saint Henry School after 10 years of service. Ms. Millican taught Kindergarten and then transitioned into a role in our Support Services department. She has helped so many children over her years at Saint Henry School. She will be moving on as the Admissions Director at Saint Cecilia Academy.

Mrs. Tracy Aszkler served Saint Henry School’s Pre-K program for eight years. Over the past two years, she also held the role of Preschool Director. Mrs. Aszkler showed the Saint Henry School “Tiger Cubs” so much love and compassion and helped build the program to be a robust preschool program. She will be returning to the classroom at Trinity Montessori.

Mrs. Emily Carr (not pictured above) is leaving Saint Henry School after four and a half years. She began at Saint Henry in 2018 teaching 7th grade English and Literature and then 7th and 8th grade English. Emily has two precious daughters, Palmer and Annie Hayes, and she will be spending time at home with them.

Mrs. Megan Frost is leaving Saint Henry School after almost four years. She came to

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Departing faculty and staff were recognized at closing Mass: Mrs. Frost, Ms. Millican, Ms. Coode, Mrs. Aszkler, Mrs. Gaughan, Ms. Kitchens, and Mrs. Jarrell

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Saint Henry School in January, 2020 when Saint Henry School needed her the most.

Mrs. Frost has shown so many children and families her kindness and grace as the School Counselor. She will be moving to a school that is closer to her home in Pleasant View.

Ms. Anna Catherine Kitchens is leaving Saint Henry School after two years. Last year she taught Pre-K3, and this year she has had a wonderful year teaching

STUDENTS EARN SPOT AT NATIONAL HISTORY BEE COMPETITION

Sophie Dela Merced, Patrick Weed, Rankin Casey, and Hill Valiquette represented Saint Henry School at the Regional History Bee. Coached by Ms. Terri Griffith, these students qualified and competed at the 2023 Middle and Elementary School National Championships of the National History Bee the first week of June in Arlington, Virginia as part of the International Academic Competitions Middle/Elementary School National Championships.

Kindergarten. Ms. Kitchens made many friends at Saint Henry School and her sweet smile will surely be missed. She plans to return to her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama to be with her family.

Mrs. Holly Gaughan departs Saint Henry School after three years. Holly began helping in the younger children’s program and then transitioned to a part-time receptionist. Holly has greeted so many Saint Henry School families in a warm and friendly way. She plans

to spend her time with her family and visiting her son in college.

Mrs. Kathy Jarrell leaves Saint Henry School after two years where she served as an aide in the Pre-K3 program. So many of these “Tiger Cubs” have been greeted by Mrs. Jarrell as they arrive in the mornings. She has a true love for the sweet 3-year-olds. Mrs. Jarrell will still be around as needed next year to sub in the Pre-K program.

Congratulations to qualifiers Hill Valiquette, Patrick Weed, Sophie Dela Merced, and Rankin Casey!

FAREWELL

TIGERS GOT TALENT

FISHER BROTHERS WIN STATE TITLES

Congratulations to Gabe and Max Fisher (SHS ‘19), pictured above respectively, for winning state titles in the Division II individual wrestling championships. Gabe (pictured on the left) won his third straight title at 220 pounds and Max (pictured on the right) captured his first at 285 pounds. Next year you can catch these talented brothers playing college football for Vanderbilt (Gabe) and Trinity University!

HINSON ON ESPN

Center fielder James Hinson (SHS ‘19) was featured on ESPN’s “Sports Center” Top 10 with his game-winning walk off catch securing Father Ryan’s 12-11 victory over Lipscomb Academy in the Regional Tournament Semifinal.

PFEIFER NAMED TO SEC FALL ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL

Congratulations to Ole Miss student-athlete Josh Pfeifer (SHS ‘17) for his recognition in the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

CUM LAUDE SOCIETY

Nine Saint Henry School alumni were honored at the Cum Laude Society induction at Father Ryan High School. Juniors and Seniors are selected for this society based on GPA, standardized test scores, active involvement, service, demonstrated leadership, and favorable character. Congratulations to James Hinson, Grace Sizemore, Harry Penne, Taylor Cole, Claire Maxwell, Madeline Barnett, Kate McDonnell, Fiona Mikhail, and Anabelle Dragan.

TPAC “SPOTLIGHT AWARDS”

Congratulations to alumnae Cami Carlton (SHS’ 21), pictured left, and Taylor Cole (SHS ‘19), pictured right, for their nominations for The Spotlight Award! Each year, TPAC celebrates exceptional young performers and technical crews in Tennessee high school musical theatre programs. Cami was nominated for “Outstanding Stage Manager” and “All-Star Crew” at Saint Cecilia Academy and Taylor was nominated for “All-Star Crew” at Father Ryan High School.

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE “Geared” for Innovation

Saint Henry School’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program is thriving! This year students explored where energy comes from and how it is distributed, stored, and used as part of the 2022-23 “Superpowered” theme. The TIGERS (Thoughtful, Innovative, Grateful, Engineers, Researchers, and Students) “Black” and “Gold” teams built and programmed competitive autonomous robots using the Lego Spike Prime kit, engaged in research projects to identify problems and create and prototype innovative solutions, and learned how to work together as a team and mentor peers.

Both teams competed at the “Music City” Regional Tournament in December. The “Black” team took home 1st place for Robot Performance and 1st place for their Innovation Project. The “Gold” team placed 2nd overall for Robot Performance and earned 2nd place for Core Values. Both teams were among the 46 teams selected to advance to the State Championship Tournament in February at Tennessee Tech University. “Gold,” a second-year team, finished 5th overall in robot performance. “Black” team won 2nd place Champions for excellence in core values, robot design and performance, and innovation project.

The season, which began mid-August, did not end there! “Black” team was invited to attend the FLL Razorback Invitational at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in late May. They were among 80 of the top teams from 38 states and six international countries to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime, three-day tournament. The TIGERS were shortlisted for their pit display with their alliance team, The Hexadic Infinity Block Stackers from Beaverton, Oregon. The alliance partners also advanced to the “Sweet Sixteen” round of the alliance robot contest. The TIGERS were among the 30 teams to receive a callback to re-present their innovation project and were awarded one of five “Innovation Project Finalist” awards at closing ceremonies (pictured right).

Don’t miss the fun happenings at Tiger Town! Be sure to follow Saint Henry School on Facebook @Sainthenryschool Instagram @Sthenryschool

Saint Henry’s FLL TIGERS at the State Tournament at Tennessee Tech.

A WARM WELCOME TO SAINT HENRY’S NEW STAFF

The upcoming school year welcomes new members to the Saint Henry School community. These new members bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and vibrant personalities that will be invaluable to the students and community. Read below to learn a bit about them.

Ms. Emily Leyva joins the Saint Henry School faculty as the 7th and 8th grade English Teacher. Ms. Leyva comes to Tiger Town from the state of California, where she received her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from California State University in Bakersfield. Ms. Leyva’s parents both work in law enforcement and she has three brothers, one that is older and two that are younger. She loves reading, exploring new coffee shops, attending concerts, and happens to be a big country music fan, so Nashville is a wonderful place for her to call home! Ms. Leyva used to ride horses when she was younger and hopes to get back to that soon. Another fun fact about Ms. Leyva is that she has seen every movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Mr. Max Dvorin will be the 5th through 8th grade Band Instructor. Mr. Dvorin is from West Hartford, Connecticut, and came to Nashville in 2014 to attend Belmont University, where he received his degree in Commercial Music with an emphasis on saxophone. Mr. Dvorin is the first and only student to begin and receive a Master’s degree from Belmont in Multiple Woodwinds with an emphasis on flute. While he may have honed many music skills at Belmont, music is in his genes. His father is a musician and his mother a music teacher; they were both his first teachers in music and in life! Mr. Dvorin enjoys playing golf and is a big baseball fan. He played baseball much of his life and has been a Nashville

Sounds season ticket holder for many a season. Mr. Dvorin has taught music since he was in high school. He kept many of his students virtually when he left his hometown to come to Belmont and even taught music to Belmont undergraduates as he pursued his Master’s degree. Some of Saint Henry’s talented musicians learned from Mr. Dvorin, Harry Penne (SHS ’20), George Penne (rising 7th grader), and Grace Bauer (SHS ’22). Teaching has always been a big part of his life and he is looking forward to teaching Saint Henry School students, giving them a great foundation and good techniques from the start. Mr. Dvorin has two cats, Bella and Jazz. Jazz is the perfect name for a musician’s pet, and one would think Mr. Dvorin named his cat, but Jazz had his musical name before Mr. Dvorin adopted him. Some things are just meant to be!

Ms. Nancy Hughes will be a 4th grade teacher at Saint Henry School this fall. She is a Nashville native who attended Christ the King and graduated from Father Ryan High School in 2008. She attended Ole Miss, where she received her Bachelor’s degree. She then received her Master’s in Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University. She and her husband, Logan, have a 1-year-old daughter named Elizabeth. She enjoys long walks with her German Shepherd, Rue, and time at the pool. She also enjoys trying out new restaurants and would say Italian cuisine is her favorite. Ms. Hughes previously

NANCY HUGHES

EMILY LEYVA MAX DVORIN

taught 2nd and 1st grade at Cedar Grove Elementary in Smyrna, TN. She is very much looking forward to being in the 4th grade classroom, teaching students older than she has in the past, as well as the more rigorous 4th grade curriculum. Her friends would say she is funny, easy-going, and quite easy to get along with. A fun fact about Mrs. Hughes is that she has slept in all 50 states!

Ms. Leslie Robertson will be the aide in Mrs. Zemba’s PreK4 classroom. Ms. Robertson graduated from Saint Henry School in 1978, went on to Father Ryan High School, earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, her Master of Education from Belmont University, and also has 75 hours in Continuing Education in Theology and Youth Ministry from The Institute for Church Life of the University of Notre Dame. For 13 years she was the Director of Youth Ministry at Saint Matthew Church in Franklin. Her most recent positions have been in the kindergarten classroom both at The Covenant School for four years and at Grassland Elementary the past two years. Ms. Robertson has three children and her sweet dog, Mae. Her children are Maggie, Liam, and Emma. Maggie and Liam are twins and are 23 years old. Emma is 21 years old and currently attending the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In her free time, Ms. Robertson likes to try new recipes, and most Saturdays you can find her exploring the Franklin Farmers Market. She stated many reasons she is excited to come back to Tiger Town, but topping her list is being part of the Catholic community, working with and supporting the wonderful team of teachers, getting to know each student, and helping them recognize their gifts.

Ms. Rose Tarwater will be a Kindergarten teacher. She is a graduate

of St. Matthew School. She attended high School at St. Cecilia Academy, where she was named their 2018 St. Cecilia Girl, the school’s top honor for a graduating senior. Ms. Tarwater attended Samford University, where she majored in General Education and Special Education. She comes to us after teaching 3rd grade in Pensacola, Florida, and is very much looking forward to being home again and close to her parents, brother, sister, and dog (Pekka), who all reside in the area. In her free time, she enjoys reading, quilting, and spending time with her family. Ms. Tarwater and her family have a fun tradition at Christmas of watching the movie Elf while they all wear matching Elf t-shirts. They get new ones every year!

Mrs. Bridget Thomas will be a parttime receptionist, job-sharing the position with Mrs. Kelly Stewart. Mrs. Thomas graduated from Saint Henry School in 2001, went on to St. Cecilia Academy, then graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is no stranger to working in Catholic schools as well. Mrs. Thomas was the Advancement Services Coordinator at Father Ryan High School for three years, then worked at Saint Cecilia Academy overseeing alumnae relations. She has been busy in recent years with her three daughters, 5-year-old Lucy who will be in kindergarten this fall, and her twin girls (Molly and JoJo) who are starting in PreK3. She also has a side-gig, “Little Nite Owls,” where she sets up fun sleepover parties for her customers with tents, linens, and all the bells and whistles! While her moments of free time may be rare, Mrs. Thomas also enjoys crafting and hiking. Her mother, Nancy Nolan, taught at Saint Henry for 27 years. Mrs. Thomas is very much looking forward to coming back to her alma materonce a tiger, always a tiger!

Mrs. Thuy (pronounced “Twee”) Tracy will be a teaching aide starting this fall. Mrs. Tracy moved to Nashville from Auburn, Massachusetts, in 2011 when her husband accepted a position in Development at Vanderbilt University. Mrs. Tracy majored in Elementary Education at Clark University and earned her Master of Education from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mrs. Tracy was in pursuit of certification as a behavior analyst when she decided to pause to focus on her growing family. Mrs. Tracy has three children, Tommy (5th grade), Talia (1st grade), and Torah (PreK4), and is in the process of finalizing the adoption of a three-year-old American Eskimo dog. Mrs. Tracy enjoys reading and baking, her specialty being delicious 100% allergenfree treats. Standing at 5’3”, it may surprise some to know that Mrs. Tracy was an Army Reservist for eight years. She served throughout her four years of undergrad and beyond. During that time, she worked for the Army on weekends and traveled about three weeks of each year to fulfill her duties as a reservist. Mrs. Tracy says, “Laughter is the best thing in life!” Her nickname while in the Army Reserve was Sergeant Giggles.

SHS GRADUATES: WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger! Keep us up-to-date by going to www.sthenryschool.org and select “community” then “alumni” and complete the SHS Alumni Form. Parents of alumni, please feel free to update this form for your son or daughter so we can keep in touch with them!

BRIDGET THOMAS

LESLIE ROBERTSON

THUY TRACY ROSE TARWATER

MAKING A MOVE FROM WITHIN

Two staff members will be leaving their current positions, but fortunately for Saint Henry School, they leave their current post only to take on new roles at Tiger Town.

Mr. Louis Keller joined the team this past fall and served as an aide in Mrs. Vaillancourt’s Kindergarten classroom while studying for his Master’s in Teaching from Trevecca Nazarene. Mr. Keller earned his Bachelor’s in Education from MTSU and will complete his master's this December. He has a gift for teaching, and it is exciting to announce that Mr. Keller will be a 4th grade teacher starting this fall.

Mrs. Cindy Gaughan started part-time in Support Services (then called “Resource”) to fill in for a teacher on maternity leave. The following August of 2001, she was offered the full-time position as a 4th grade teacher. She accepted while continuing toward completion of her Master’s of Education degree. Teaching is Mrs. Gaughan’s 2nd career. She has a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology. After teaching 4th graders for 23 years, it is an understatement to say she is a Master in this age group! If you were to ask Mrs. Gaughan about her new position as a Learning Specialist in Student Support Services at Saint Henry School, she would tell you, “I am finally graduating 4th grade! I got my endorsement last summer and now I am going to my dream job of supporting kids who struggle. I cannot wait.”

KINDERGARTEN ALMSGIVING “Money Mondays”

In kindergarten at Saint Henry School, “Money Mondays” are a favorite part of the week. Each Monday kindergarteners learn about coins, their value, and how to count them. They practice counting by ones, fives, tens, and even twenty-fives. They even talk about what they can buy with a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. On their hundredth day of school, they talk about what they can buy for $100. Learning about the value of money is important, but learning about how they can make a difference with their money is an integral part of the curriculum in kindergarten and in all grades at Saint Henry School.

This year for Lent, kindergarten again continued with their tradition of collecting and counting coins as an act of almsgiving. As the pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters came in, they all grew increasingly excited. The coins came from piggy banks and tooth fairies, were earned from extra chores, and were lucky pennies students found on the ground. Each kindergarten homeroom decided to which charity they would donate their collection. This year Mrs. Vaillancourt’s class donated their funds to Make-A-Wish of Middle Tennessee, Ms. Kitchens’ homeroom donated to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, and Ms. Brennan’s class donated their collection to the Nashville Humane Society.

Mrs. Vaillancourt supported Make-A-Wish Nashville.

Ms. Brennan’s class with their gift to the Nashville Humane Society.

FIELD TRIPS: HANDS-ON LEARNING

5th grade travels to the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama

3rd grade takes a walking tour of downtown Nashville to learn about the city’s history

2nd grade enjoys a visit to Nashville’s historic Belle Meade Mansion

6th grade explores God’s creation and has teambuilding fun at Camp Marymount Kindergarten walkabout Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum

1st grade tours the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

4th grade explores Cumberland Caverns

SPRING SPORTS UPDATE

Saint Henry School had a remarkably busy year in sports and ended it on a good note with their spring athletics. The 5th and 6th grade volleyball teams had an exciting season, the 6th-8th golf team swung the clubs well, the flag football program grew for 1st-4th graders, and the soccer teams played hard during the season, with the 7th and 8th grade varsity team winning the league and tournament championship! Preparations are already underway for the fall sports season and the teams cannot wait to get going next school year.

Spring Volleyball

There were four 5th and 6th grade volleyball teams this year, and the teams’ skill grew a great deal during the season. All teams finished the season with great records, with several of them having only lost one or two matches the entire season. The future looks bright for the volleyball program at Saint Henry School!

Golf

The golf team also had a successful season. Christian Trailov won the end-of-the-season tournament and the title of Player of the Year for Division I. Cade Saivar finished 2nd and Nicholas Weber finished 3rd in the tournament. Brayden Thacker was awarded “Most Improved Player” award for Division I.

In Division II, Reece Pritchett won the end-of-the-season tournament and Rankin Casey and Spencer Friedl tied for 3rd. Saint Henry School is proud of all their accomplishments!

Flag Football

The flag football season for 1st-4th grade was a major success. Saint Henry School had four teams during the season. There was one 3rd-4th grade team, and all enjoyed watching their teamwork and skill grow during the season. The three 1st-2nd grade teams had great seasons, as well. The Diocese of Nashville is hopeful that this program will expand even more during the upcoming school year.

Soccer

The spring season concluded with soccer, and the Tigers had a strong showing again this year. Saint Henry School had two 5th-6th grade teams and two 7th-8th grade teams. The 5th-6th grade teams had a fantastic year and grew in skill and teamwork during the season. The 7th8th grade teams both competed in the varsity division this year. The JV team was competitive all year and improved each week. The varsity team finished the season undefeated and won the league championship. They backed up that performance with a victory in the end

of the season tournament to win the championship for the tournament.

The spring sports season was a tremendous success, and all the Tigers had a great showing this season. Preparations are already underway for the fall season. Saint Henry School would like to thank all the coaches and athletes from all the teams this year. The athletics program would not be a success without all their hard work and dedication. Lastly, congratulations to the 8th graders who are moving on to high school. Their leadership and dedication on the field will be missed, but the memories will last forever. Remember, “Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!”

7th & 8th Grade Varsity Soccer

Nicholas Weber, Christian Trailov, and Cade Saivar

Rankin Casey, Spencer Friedl, and Reece Pritchett

4TH GRADE FEATURED FOR SERVICE PROJECT

HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

The 2022-2023 school year marked another year of growth for both Saint Henry School and the Home & School Association. Thanks to Saint Henry’s dedicated parents, volunteers, and sponsors, fundraising efforts netted just over $200,000 with the largest portion resulting from the return of the Carnival in the fall. The Walk-A-Thon (pictured above) returned this spring after a three-year hiatus and was met with great enthusiasm from the school community. It was a wonderful day thanks to many helping hands, but especially co-chairs Amy Kelly and Emily Pagel, who led the charge. Saint Henry School students love their role in this fundraiser, and what an incredible job they did! There is a tremendous amount of gratitude to everyone that helped make the Carnival, Walk-A-Thon, and other HSA events throughout the year so successful.

The Home and School Association is challenging the Saint Henry School community to exceed this year’s fundraising revenue and increase parent involvement in all plans for the 2023-2024 school year. Head room parents have been assigned and will be ready to hit the ground running at the beginning of the school year. New committees have recently been added to the organization’s fabric to allow for more parent involvement. Plans are underway for the 2023 Carnival this fall and parents should keep an eye out in July for communication on the Bonfire (21+ event) and Carnival (all ages) and how to get involved in these and other school events. Attractions and interactives have already been booked for the Carnival with many favorites are returning, and some new surprises are in store, as well! Save the date for the Bonfire on Friday, November 3, 2023, and the Carnival on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Co-Presidents

Tori Emerson and Blake Emerson

Treasurer

Teresa Coburn

Secretary

Hope Link

Room Parent Liaison

Cathy Spencer

Spirit Shop Chair

Liesl Haynie

Spirit Shop Co-Chair

Sharon Mahoney and Judy Reising

Welcome Committee Chair

Kelly Kormos

2023-2024 HSA LEADERSHIP

Teacher Appreciation Committee Chair

Christen Christian

Tiger Town Committee Chair*

OPEN

Tiger Town Hospitality Committee Chair*

Laurie Friedl

Walk-A-Thon Committee

Co-Chairs

Amy Kelly and Emily Pagel

Carnival Committee Co-Chairs

Vaile Strauss, Tori and Blake Emerson

Carnival Auction Co-Chairs

Lindsay Morrison and Lauren Wallace

Carnival Interactives Chair

Jessica Gorham

Carnival Sponsorships Co-Chairs

Sheila Larson and Catherine Kerr

Carnival Auction Subcommittees:

Teacher Treasures & Parent Parties

Tina McRae

Bonfire Committee Chair OPEN

The Catholic Church teaches all are called to serve others through Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Following this guidance, service is a key part of the curriculum for all students at Saint Henry School.

On May 18, 2023, NBC Nightly News Kids Edition with Lester Holt featured Ms. Lewis’s 4th Grade class in its “Inspiring Kids” segment. This year, Ms. Lewis’s students chose to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville, which provides essential resources and a “home-away-from-home” for families with children receiving both in-patient and out-patient care at Nashville area hospitals. Several Saint Henry families have been served by Ronald McDonald House, making this endeavor especially meaningful.

Students sent in small items including small toys and toiletries, then gathered in the Fellowship Hall to assemble more than 70 goodie bags for Ronald McDonald House families. They also initiated a school-wide collection of aluminum pull tabs from containers (soda, soup, pet food, etc.), which were then processed by a local recycler in exchange for cash used to provide additional resources.

Catch the segment online at: www.nbcnews.com/video/ nightly-news-kids-editionmay-18-2023-174824517645

CURRENT SAINT HENRY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Life in Christ: 1st grade – Eleanor Hannah, Hudson Tellitocci, Brighton Badman; 2nd grade – Annellen Snell, Samson Marchetti, Paula Sanchez Garcia; 3rd grade – James Pham, Steven Gillespie, Caroline Freiburg; 4th grade – Anna Clare Weed, Ellie Schuh, Rose Curley; 5th grade – Noah Wiley, Parker Atwood, Rachel Wehby; 6th grade –Morgan Whiteley, Veronica Liesemeyer, Dylan Ferguson; 7th grade – Laila Wilson, Rebecca Levesque, Lily Orellana

Effort Award: 1st grade - Londyn Elisar, Colton Frost, Jeremey Jay Whitaker; 2nd grade -Wesley Ives, Eleanor Vaughan, Ella Edwards; 3rd grade - Lucy Reddington, Lillie Holt, Sloane Lezynski; 4th grade – Addie Emerson, Mason Fridenstine, Christian Orellana, Emmy Dietz; 5th grade – Annalise Butner, Wesley Conrad, William Link; 6th grade – Billy Kerr, Joanna Isaac, Spencer Friedl; 7th grade – Wes Reilly, Margaret McGrady, Isabella Kennard; 8th grade –Sofia Perez, Riley Akers

Christian Student Award: Awarded to an 8th grade student with exemplary Christian attitude; who is kind and respectful to classmates and teachers –McLean Duck, Anastelle Stephenson

Tiger Award: Most outstanding 8th grade students who show a combination of exemplary conduct, effort, school spirit, cooperation, personality, and involvement in school activities - Abby Greer, Peter Hagey

President’s Award for Educational Excellence: This award is given to 8th grade students who achieve a 90% or higher during their 6th through 8th grade years as well as earning an 85% or higher in math or reading on the Iowa Basic Skills Test in 6th & 7th grade – Riley Akers, Leah Burton, Mac D’Addario, Sophie Dela Merced, Bailey Emerson, Abigail Greer, Annabelle Haas, Peter Hagey, Katherine Hernandez, Emma Kate Kittrell, Eva McRae, Sofia Perez, Ciara Renaldi, Cade Saviar, Emilia Trailov, Addison Warhoover, Beebo Watts, Drew Weber, Andrew Zagorski

President’s Award for Educational Achievement: This award is presented to students who exhibit outstanding effort and academic achievement over the course of several years – Heidi Green, Patrick Grimenstein, Valentina LeDoux, Anastelle Stephenson, Maria Wade

Distinguished Honors – All Grading Periods (All A’s): 5th grade – TRuth Armour, Livia Castrillo, Lexi El-Shishini, Kate Greer, Cliff Ives, Mason Johnson, Mikey LaLonde, Daniel McRae, Raife Mikhail, Christian Sizemore, Maria Valiquette, Noah Wiley; 6th grade –Tessa Brodhag, Campbell Conway, Mac D’Addario, Raleigh Hebert, Luke Knoch, Patrick Mulloy, Luke Ryan, Roberto Sergio, Zoe Todd; 7th grade

Olivia Bauer, Diana Cruz, Isabella Kennard, Lily Orellana, Audrey Spencer, Evie Strickmaker, Clara Todd; 8th grade – JRiley Akers, Leah Burton, Mac D’Addario, Sophie Dela Merced, Bailey Emerson, Abigail Greer, Patrick Grimenstein, Emma Kate Kittrell, Eva McRae, Katy Peterson, Ciara Renaldi, Cade Saivar, Emilia Trailov, Maria Wade, Addison Warhoover, Beebo Watts, Drew Weber

Academic Honors – All Grading Periods (A’s & B’s): 5th grade – Lucy Anton, Finian Badman, Annalise Butner, Brianna Carrera, Eloise Cognetti, Daniel Crescencio, Henry Curley, Mollie Donlon, Keaton Erdman, Carter Greer, Tristan Haynie, Audrey Helmbrecht, Conner Kaegi, Ford Kormos, William Link, Anthony Mahoney, Kilian Marchal, Peyton McGaffin, Sarah Morrissey, Muna Okeke, Gabby Perez, Griffin Reddington, Jameson Reising, Avery Kate Ritter, Henry Telfeyan, Henry Thomas, Lucy Whipple; 6th grade – Sarah Burton,

Lilly Castrillo, Marin Colley, Graham Effinger, Spencer Friedl, John Thomas Greek, Ben Haas, Jesus Hernandez, Jacob Hertzog, Joanna Isaac, Jack Knies, Veronica Liesemeyer, Malaika Payne, George Penne, Isa Rubadeau, Maria Sanchez Garcia, Timothy Scarne, Landon Stephenson, Emmaline Strong, Catherine Teasley, Christian Trailov, Nicholas Weber, Cate Zemba; 7th grade – Annie Baker, Violet Erdman, Lisa Lopez, Thomas McTasney, Martin Neswold, Charlie Nicholson, Dominic Shrake, Lauren Skelley, Gianna Thien, Ally Thomas; 8th grade – McLean Duck, Heidi Green, Annabelle Haas, Peter Hagey, Grady Shea, Anastelle Stephenson

Highest Class Average: 4th Grade (Coode) - Math: Lucy Smith, Science: Joanie Robinson, English: Addie Emerson, Reading: Lucy Smith, Religion: Patrick Horvath, Social Studies: Grey Daigle, Spelling: Lucy Smith; (4Gaughan)

- Math: Violet Friedl, Science: Millie

Martini, English: Violet Friedl, Reading: Collin Gilliam, Religion: Charlotte

Sullivan, Social Studies: Tommy Tracy, Spelling: Jacob Jessup; (4Lewis) - Math: Iva Effinger, Science: Reese Smith, English: Lucy Alexopoulos, Reading: Mili Sanchez Garcia, Religion: Joseph Sanchez Angeles, Social Studies: Catherine Dieal; Spelling: Gianna

McTasney; 5th Grade – Math: Raife

Mikhail (Green), Mason Johnson & Carter Greer (Blue & Purple), Science: John Spencer (Green), Mason Johnson & Rachel Wehby (Blue & Purple), English: Livia Castrillo, Tristan Honeybone, John Spencer, Zoe Todd (Green), Mason Johnson & Patrick Barnett (Blue & Purple), Literature: Ruth Armour, Kate Greer, Christian Sizemore, Spelling: Kate Greer, Jameson Reising, John Spencer, Henry Telfeyan, Religion: Ruth Armour, Livia Castrillo, Kate Greer, Social Studies: John Spencer, Henry

Telfeyan, Zoe Todd; 6th Grade – Math: Tessa Brodhag (Green), Alden Broderick, Spencer Friedl & Roberto Sergio (Blue & Purple), Science: Tessa Brodhag (Green), Dylan Ferguson & Spencer Friedl (Blue & Purple), English: Campbell Conway (Green), Joanna Isaac & Roberto Sergio (Blue & Purple), Literature: Lilly Castrillo, Isa Rubadeau, Gus Smith, Religion: Veronica Liesemeyer, Isa Rubadeau, Catherine Teasley, Social Studies: Tessa Brodhag, Raleigh Hebert, Patrick Mulloy; 7th Grade – Math: Olivia Bauer (7-1), Josie Hinson (7-2), Diana Cruz (7-3),

Science: Olivia Bauer (7-1), Jude Whipple (7-2), Isabella Kennard (7-3), English: Audrey Spencer (7-1), Lisa Lopez (7-2), Isabella Kennard (7-3), Literature: Olivia Bauer, Lily Orellana, Dominic Shrake, Religion: Oliva Bauer, Lily Orellana, Dominic Shrake, Social Studies: Olivia Bauer, Lily Orellana, Jude Whipple; 8th Grade – Pre-Algebra: Leah Burton, Anastelle Stephenson, Algebra: Cade Saivar, Mac D’Addario, Science: Cade Saivar, Mac D’Addario, English: Eva McRae, Cade Saivar, Literature: Cade Saivar, Mac D’Addario, Religion: Cade Saivar, Katherine Hernandez, Social Studies: Cade Saivar, Sophie Dela Merced

Exemplary Effort and Achievement in Specials Classes

Art: 4th Grade – Emmy Dietz, Donovan Moore, Joanie Robinson; 5th Grade –

Raife Mikhail, Anderson Pillow, David Safarian; 6th Grade – Jack Knies, Veronica Liesemeyer, Isa Rubadeau; 7th Grade – Kearney Ann Moore, Charlie Nicholson, Dominic Shrake; 8th Grade –Riley Akers, Hudson Adcock

Computer: 4th Grade – Georgia Gorham, Abigail Hood, Mary Trailov; 5th Grade – Eloise Cognetti, Henry Thomas, Eloise Cognetti; 6th Grade – Patrick Mulloy, Gus Smith, Nicholas Weber; 7th Grade – Olivia Bauer, Kearney Ann Moore, Dominic Shrake; 8th Grade –Abby Greer, Andrew Zagorski

Spanish: 4th Grade – Elizabeth Bashian, Grace Conway, Britton Graham; 5th Grade – Kate Greer, John Spencer, Lucy Whipple; 6th Grade – Kate Greer, John Spencer, Lucy Whipple; 7th Grade –Dominic Shrake, Audrey Spencer, Ally Thomas; 8th Grade – Katy Peterson, Sophie Dela Merced

Music, Choir and Band: 4th Grade Music – Mason Fridenstine, Georgia Gorham, Britton Graham, Joanie Robinson, Ellie Schuh, Charlie Vaughan; 5th Grade Band – William Link; 5th Grade Handbells – Parker Atwood; 6th Grade Band – Raleigh Hebert; 6th Grade Choir – Catherine Teasley; 7th Grade Band –Lydia Misiak; 7th Grade Choir – Oliva Bauer; 8th Grade Band – Beebo Watts, Sophie Dela Merced; 8th Grade ChoirAnnabelle Haas, Alex Faulkner

Highest Scholastic Average: Given to 8th grade students with the highest average in all core academic classes (each receives a $500 scholarship from Home & School Association) – Cade Saivar, Katherine Hernandez

Monsignor Mike Johnston Scholarship: Established in 2016 by the Saint Henry Knights of Columbus in honor of Father Mike Johnston and his dedication to the children of the Saint Henry Parish and to Catholic education in Nashville (each receives a $500 scholarship) – Riley Akers, Emma Kate Kittrell

The Father Ryan High School Hayes Scholars Program: Established in 2022 to honor the legacy of Father Ryan’s late Academic Dean, Sara Hayes, by promoting personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, an unyielding pursuit of excellence, and a kind and generous spirit. These students score in the top 20% composite local percentile on the High School Placement Test administered by Father Ryan High School - Riley Akers, Eva McRae, Cade Saivar, Andrew Weber

Presidential Merit Scholarship: Hayes Scholars who attain the two highest local composite scores on the High School Placement Test receive a Presidential Merit Scholarship, awarding them $1,500 each year of enrollment at Father Ryan - Cade Saivar

St. Cecilia Scholarships: The Andrea and Samantha Wheatley Scholarship: Sophie Dela Merced; The St. Jude Scholarship: Abigail Greer; The Alma Wehby Memorial Scholarship: Katherine Hernandez; The Mary Sue and Joel Cheek Scholarship: Juliette Kirch; The Karen and William Goodyear Scholarship: Anastelle Stephenson; The Patrick and Ann Marie McRedmond Scholarship: Maria Wade; The Sara Hynes Lea Scholarship: Maribelle Luea Watts

Accelerated Reader Awards: These awards go to the two students with the highest number of AR points for their grade excluding the overall winners. The grade level awards will be followed by the awards to the two students with the overall highest number of points in the whole school. 1st Grade – Kayla Wehby 56.0 points, John Dagermangy 48.9 points; 2nd Grade – Mabel Larson

744.0 points, Ollie Enders 66.3 points; 3rd Grade – Cole Kesor 261.2 points, Joshua LaLonde 261.0 points; 4th Grade – Mili Sanchez Garcia 631.6 points, Patrick Horvath 603.8 points; 5th Grade –Muna Okeke 703.9 points, Finian Badman 620.9 points; 6th Grade – George Penne 703.7 points, Isa Rubadeau 468.9 points; 7th Grade – Clara Todd 334.6 points, Lauren Skelley 188.2 points; 8th Grade – Riley Akers 134.4 points, Valentina LeDoux 143.2 points Overall Winners: Abigail Hood 932.5 points, Joanie Robinson

762.6points

Catholic Math League: Our math and Algebra I classes participated in the Catholic Math League, which was a series of four tests taken throughout the school year. The top scoring students for our school are: 4th Grade: 1st Place – Lucy Smith, 2nd Place (tie) Grace Conway & Emilia Sanchez Garcia; 5th Grade: 1st Place – Raife Mikhail, 2nd Place – Mikey LaLonde, 3rd Place – Henry Curley; 6th Grade: 1st Place – Luke Knoch, 2nd Place – Patrick Mulloy, 3rd Place – Raleigh Hebert; 7th Grade: 1st Place – Dominic Shrake, 2nd Place –Audrey Spencer, 3rd Place – Thomas McTasney; 8th Grade: Algebra I 1st Place – Cade Saivar, 2nd Place – Mac D’Addario, 3rd Place – Ciara Renaldi, Peter Hagey

National Spanish Exam: The National Spanish Exam (NSE) is the most widely used Spanish test in the United States. The NSE is also widely known as “America’s largest academic Spanish contest.” The mission of the National Spanish Examinations (NSE) is to recognize student achievement and to promote language proficiency in the studies of Spanish. Gold Medal (Students scoring at or above the 95th percentile): Emmanuel Carreño, Diana Cruz, Juliette Kirch, Valentina LeDoux; Silver Medal (Students scoring from the 85th through the 94th percentiles): Emmanuel Castro, Jorge Castro; Bronze Medal (Students scoring from the 75th through the 84th percentiles): Maria Sanchez Garcia, Gabriela Perez, Sofia Perez, Ailyn Serrano, Jude Whipple; Honorable Mentions (Students scoring from the 50th through the 74th percentiles): Brianna Carrera, Esteban Crescencio, Daniel Crescencio, Jesus Hernandez, Katherine Hernandez, Katy Peterson, John Spencer