CElEbRAtiNG LEGAciES - St. Pius X Catholic High School

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Planning Your Gift The Expanding Our Legacy Capital Campaign offers a wide range of opportunities for donors at all levels to make a difference in the lives of present and future St. Pius X students. You can participate in the campaign by making a pledge that permits both flexibility and time to complete the payment. Because the campaign is urgent, we have asked that all pledges be fulfilled by December 2011. In some cases, you may require a longer time to complete your commitment, and if so, we are pleased to work with you to arrange such a gift. There are a variety of ways you can make a gift to Expanding Our Legacy. Each presents certain advantages. All are tax deductible within the limits specified by the IRS code. We would recommend that you consult with an attorney or financial advisor when planning your commitment. Gifts may be made with cash, check, credit card, or through automatic transfer from your checking or savings account. Cash gifts qualify for a charitable deduction in the year they are given. Gifts of Appreciated Securities held for more than one year permit a donor to use the full value of the security at the time of donation as a tax deduction, while avoiding the capital gains tax that would be imposed if the security were sold. Gifts of Property, including residence, farm, vacation home, jewelry, art, etc. can provide significant benefits to the school and to the donor. The specialized help of appraisers and tax advisors is necessary to make such a gift. Gifts of Life Insurance can provide a way to make a sizeable gift at a relatively low cost. Again consulting with your attorney or tax advisor is important. Bequests and Life Payment Plans are excellent ways to participate in the campaign at levels you might not ordinarily consider. These include a bequest in one’s will as well as various trust instruments. The main consideration in making any type of gift to the campaign is to find a way that brings joy to you and your family—joy in supporting a cause in which you believe. If you have any questions regarding the planning of your gift to St. Pius X, please contact the Development Office at 404- 633-4290, or visit the Web site at www.spx.org and click on the “Giving to SPX” link at the left of the page. New Memorial Scholarship Funds Edwin J. Collins Memorial Fund After her husband’s passing in April 2009, Mrs. Sheila Collins established a memorial scholarship fund in his honor—the Edwin J. Collins Memorial Fund. The Collins family first joined the St. Pius community in 1980 when Ed and Sheila enrolled their eldest daughter Kathleen as a freshman. Shortly thereafter Sheila began volunteering, first as a cafeteria mom and then in the Candy Shack. She was offered a position in the copy room in 1984 and has served in that capacity ever since. Sheila and Ed have been long-time supporters of the school. All four of their children are graduates of St. Pius X: Kathleen ’84, Sheila ’86, Ed ’90, and Maureen ’97. If you would like to donate to the Memorial Fund in honor of Ed Collins, please contact the Development Office at 404-633-4290. Gene Reiley Memorial Fund Mr. Gene Reiley, husband of retired St. Pius X employee Mrs. Pat Reiley, passed away on May 31, 2009. The Reiley family has been a part of the St. Pius X community for over 30 years. Pat Reiley first became involved with St. Pius X in 1977 when she worked as a volunteer for the annual auction. Over the years, Gene and Pat were strong supporters of our school and avid volunteers. In 1985, Pat was offered a full time position in our burgeoning development office and worked until her retirement in 2001. She and Gene sent four children through St. Pius X: Trish ’81, Terri ’83, Gene ’85, and Peter ’98. If you would like to donate to the Memorial Fund in honor of Gene Reiley, please contact the Development Office at 404-633-4290. St. Pius X Catholic High School Development Office 2674 Johnson Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30345-1720 404-633-4290 Steve Spellman Principal David Buechner ’73 Development Director Victoria Dorsey ’81 Alumni Director Mary Vallés Jones Records and Special Events Noelle Amato ’00 Publications Coordinator Kyle Snipes Associate Communications Coordinator
Alumni Join Our Faculty and Staff St. Pius X is pleased to announce that the following alumni joined our faculty and staff for the 2009-2010 school year. Marian Rosenberg ’77 We formally welcome Marian Rosenberg ’77 who joined our library staff as a media specialist this past March. Marian earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia, her M.S. in science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and her M.S. in computer science from the University of Alabama. Prior to returning to St. Pius X, she worked for IBM and later taught various science courses for Fulton County Schools. Katie Stilson ’00 We welcome Katie back after having graduated from St. Pius X in 2000. She earned her B.B.A. degree in accounting from the University of Georgia and her master’s degree from the University of South Florida. Katie began her career as an accountant, but found that she really wanted to teach math instead. She left her job with Big Four firm Ernst & Young to teach at Freedom High School in Tampa, Fla. She returned to Atlanta and now joins our math department. Campus News and Events Speech and Debate Congratulations to the St. Pius X Speech and Debate team. The SPX debaters dominated Public Forum Debate at the Warner Robins Tournament on Saturday, October 24. The team of Becca Polzin and Courtney Wesa took 1st place, and the team of John Weber and Issac Suarez-Nugent took 3rd place. Arguing With A Purpose: The debaters show off their “winnings” in a group picture. (Back row, l-r) Coach Sean Hiland, Rebecca Schumaker, Alison Denzer- King, John Weber and Isaac Suarez-Nugent; (Front row, l-r) Becca Polzin and Courtney Wesa. Governor’s Honors Program One of the highest honors a sophomore or junior can receive is to be selected to participate in the Governor’s Honors Program. Sponsored by the Georgia State Department of Education, this program brings together the finest students in academics and the arts for a 6-week summer program. The following students will represent St. Pius X during the second round of Governor’s Honors interviews that will be conducted later this year: Communicative Arts Math Social Studies Emily Pirkl Paul Koenig Phuong Ninh What’s Your “High Q”? The St. Pius X Academic Quiz Bowl Team competed on Channel 2’s high school trivia show, “High Q,” on December 15! The show aired on January 3, 2010 and marked the team’s first television appearance. Coleman Allums ’12 (captain), Connor Sweetnam ’12, Nick Richwagen ’12 and David Ward ’12 represented their team at the taping. Alternates for the occasion were Matt Morris ’12 and Nadine Najjar ’12. The Academic Quiz Bowl team is a St. Pius X club coached by Mrs. Marsha Free (assistant to Principal Spellman) and her husband, Fleming. Team members participate in competitions composed of questions encompassing subjects such as current events, science, math, history, literature, pop culture, mythology, etc. Though the team lost its first televised competition, team members are not disheartened. Academic Quiz Bowl is now in its third year, and the students are very excited about what they’ve been able to accomplish so far. The game show is divided into four periods between two teams of four players. Schools eligible for Channel 2’s “High Q” are limited to Georgia schools that are located in WSB TV’s 51-county Georgia broadcast area. Schools within that area must have a student population of 100 or more students in grades 9 through 12 to qualify. Points are earned when a team correctly answers a question asked by the host. Points are not subtracted for incorrect answers (except for Higher Q questions). Coach Marsha Free recently stated, “We were very excited to have the opportunity to participate in WSB TV’s “High Q” this year. Preparation was intense and the students practiced and studied diligently. It was an opportunity for us to show the metro-Atlanta area how well-rounded our Brain Power: The SPX Academic Quiz Bowl Team competed on Channel 2’s “High Q.” (Front row, L-R) Jack Crawford, Nadine Najjar, Gabrielle Going, Marie Roberts and Coleman Allums; (2nd row, L-R) Earl Schmitz, Evan Turner, David Ward, Gillian McAllister and Marsha Free (coach); (Back row, L-R) Matt Morris, James Tanzy, Jackson Grimsley, Connor Sweetnam and Nick Richwagen. students are at St. Pius X.” The team practices every Wednesday and is currently involved in an online weekly tournament through Quiznet.com. 25
Page 1 and 2: S T . P I U S X C A T H O L I C H I
Page 3 and 4: From the Alumni Association Preside
Page 5 and 6: George B. Maloof, legendary footbal
Page 7 and 8: “Schools are more than hall ways;
Page 9 and 10: program,” Samantha explains. The
Page 11 and 12: Alumni Association Events Summer Al
Page 13 and 14: 2nd Annual Career Forum A Success!
Page 15 and 16: The inaugural running of The Finish
Page 17 and 18: A Letter from Principal Spellman De
Page 19 and 20: St. Pius X 2009 - 2010 Annual Fund
Page 21 and 22: Don’t forget! Annual Fund FAQs: Y
Page 23: The Campaign Explained Why is there
Page 27 and 28: A Big Year for SPX Girls’ Cross C
Page 29 and 30: The team’s next challenge would b
Page 31 and 32: Rekindling the Fire of Our Faith A
Page 33 and 34: Lion Lines. . . keeping up with alu
Page 35: In Memory of Elizabeth Messner “S

CElEbRAtiNG LEGAciES - St. Pius X Catholic High School

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?