CElEbRAtiNG LEGAciES - St. Pius X Catholic High School

Alumni Association Events
Summer Alumni Restaurant Tour 2009
Network, Eat and Reminisce
Summer and food—the perfect combination! During the summer of 2009, we visited
a few of our favorite places owned by St. Pius X alumni and family members. Over
75 alumni joined us to support our SPX family and friends while we satiated our
appetites for good food and great company in the 2009 Summer Alumni Restaurant
Tour. We ventured to a gourmet sandwich shop in Alpharetta, a steakhouse in Decatur
and a Caribbean-African eatery in the Sweet Auburn Curb Market. Our largest crowd
came out to Maddy’s – A Rib & Blues Joint for amazing BBQ. We had a diverse
crowd of alumni in Buckhead at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, and at Shorty’s Pizza in
Tucker we had a mother/daughter alumni pair join us. We would like to thank all our
hosts and all the alumni that came out and supported their businesses.
Breakfast with Mrs. B.
On July 23, 2009, a group of 14 women gathered over coffee to engage
in discussion and be inspired. As a continuation of our Faith & Work
Networking/Speaker series, Mrs. Juanita Baranco led the discussion
about applying our faith in the workplace. The morning brought out
several alumnae, parents of alumnae, current parents and friends of
our St. Pius X community. The ladies enjoyed networking with one
another and sharing strategies for living a full, enjoyable Christian
life. Conversation topics included the role of women in leadership,
building entrepreneurial endeavors and balancing work and family.
Mrs. Baranco, parent of alumna Janelle ’96, is married to Gregory
Baranco. Together they founded and run the Baranco Automotive
Group consisting of Mercedes Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta, Smart
Center Buckhead in Atlanta, and Baranco Buick Pontiac GMC in
Lilburn. They are members of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
in Decatur, Ga. Breakfast was provided by Carole Parks catering.
Afrodish Restaurant
Owners: Raphael and Vincencia Sarpong
Parents of Nana ’99 and Rita ’01
Galla’s Pizza
Owner: Bob Galla ’94
George’s Bar & Restaurant
Owner: George Najour
Brother of Denise ’69 and Monica ’70
Uncle of Stephanie Warner Tadros ’90,
Greg Warner ’94 and George Warner ’98 (Manager)
Maddy’s - A Rib & Blues Joint
Owners: Jeff and Margaret (Burke) ’92 Buckelew
Parker’s on Ponce
Owners: John-Thomas Scott ’93 and
Christopher Scott ’96
Pig-N-Chik
Owner: Jim Graddy
Parent of Mary ’10
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Owners: Jim and Virginia Brooks
Parents of Albert ’08
Shorty’s Pizza
Owner: Brian Hogan ’92
Wildflour
Owner: Michael Field
Son of Kitty Keith Field ’63, and brother
of Kathy Hoffman ’85, Michelle Field ’87 and
Marie Spies ’91
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