Alumni Connecti N - St. Vincent-St. Mary High School

Development News
The LeBron James
2008 King for Kids
Bikeathon
Friday, June 20 and Saturday June 21
This year the Bikeathon’s proceeds will be divided equally
between the Akron Area YMCA, the Akron Urban League, and
the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF). LJFF will use
their share of the Bikeathon proceeds to establish a grant
program to benefit other area non-profits in need of support.
The Bikeathon, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2008, includes
many exciting new features and elements.
• Friday night, June 20, 2008 - Sponsor-only Triathlon.
• 300 children ages 9-11 will be rewarded with new bikes
and helmets based upon academic achievement.
• 100 children ages 12-14 will be rewarded with new bikes
and helmets based upon the “most improved” in physical
fitness.
• Special chaperones will be selected from the 15-17 year-old
age group for the Kids Ride and will receive exclusive gift
bags.
• Red Cross CPR and First-Aid Training will be provided to
all volunteers.
• The 2008 Bikeathon will utilize the web to encourage
children around the world to participate in physical fitness
and volunteer opportunities in their hometown.
• An Experienced Rider Course is being added to the
Bikeathon, for those avid cyclists who attend the event.
Olympic cyclist and 8-time Tour de France competitor
George Hincapie has offered to help with this year’s
Bikeathon.
• The Lock 3 Community Celebration, which takes place
after the rides are finished, will include exciting
interactives and a thrilling drumline competition as well as
a raffle of special memorabilia.
Jim Kelly Memorial
Scholarship
The Jim Kelly Memorial Scholarship Reverse Raffle and
Mini-Silent Auction is scheduled for Thursday, May 22, 2008
at Guy’s Party Centre. You won’t want to miss this gala event
which brings together both old and new friends of our Irish
community. This popular fundraiser, for the benefit of our
Endowment Fund, is always a sell-out so plan now for an
evening of delicious food and spirited bidding of unique gifts.
Tickets are $100 each for a chance to win the $3,000 grand
prize. This cost includes two dinners, if needed.
This reverse raffle has become known as a “reunion” for
many of our longtime, as well as new, supporters. Our 2008
event will also recognize the 20th Anniversary of the STVM
1988 Fighting Irish football team’s State Championship!
Mark your calendars! The Jim Kelly Memorial Scholarship
of the STVM Endowment Fund has helped ease the tuition
burden for over 88 STVM students since 1989. For more
information, call Jerry Kelly at 330-253-9113 ext. 110 or 330-
376-9227.
Attention all STVM 1994-1997 Graduates
Were you a freshman in 1990, 1991, 1992, or 1993? Did you
receive or do you know who received the Jim Kelly Memorial
Scholarship during your freshman year? Please help the
Scholarship team identify the recipients of this scholarship by
calling Jerry Kelly 330-253-9113 ext. 110 or 330-376-9227.
For more information or if interested in being a volunteer
for the Bikeathon, this family-friendly fundraising event in
Northeast Ohio, please contact the LJFF office at
(216)325-0792 or via e-mail at jnance@lebronjamesff.org
COME HOME
FOR
HOMECOMING
Alumni Reunion Night
September 26, 2008
ALL ST. MARY, ST. VINCENT AND ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY GRADUATES
ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
STVM Students prepare for battle with faculty.
STVM Night at the Q
February 2, 2008 was STVM Night with the Cleveland
Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Before the game, our
students took on the staff in the annual shoot-out, with the
victory going to the staff. This was followed by spectator free
throws for all the fans before the Cavs took on (and defeated)
the L.A. Clippers. Thanks to everyone who participated. A
special thanks to LeBron James who signed a jersey that night
to be auctioned at Showcase 2008.
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