Spring 2009 - Incarnate Word Academy

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One Alumna’s Legacy of Music When Betty Ann Martin Kowis ‘53 looks back at her time as a student at the Academy, she remembers performing Ernesto Lecuona’s “Malaguena” and George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” After donating an $18,000 baby grand piano to the Academy, she hopes that those songs, and others, will continue to be played by IWA students for years to come. “I wanted to do this while I was living,” said Kowis about the donation. She chose to donate a piano, in particular, to the Academy, she said, because it was the instrument that allowed her and a fellow student, Annette Shields, to bring recognition to the school in the early 1950’s. The piano duet performed concerts at the Rice Hotel on the local radio station, KTRH, as part of a high school competition, as well as at various events around the city. They ultimately won the grand prize of $100 for the “Talent Spotlight,” a KTRH radio competition between area local schools, on March 5, 1952. During Kowis’ senior year, the pair represented the Academy at several competitions and shows. Though Kowis had given up piano playing to raise a family, she said that now “this may inspire her to go back.” Annette Shields, left, and Betty Ann Martin Kowis, right, of the class of 1953. Betty Ann Martin Kowis ‘53, then, right, and now, above. Joe Alston of Station KTRH congratulates Annette Shields, left, and Betty Ann Martin Kowis, right, on March 5, 1952 after the duet won the grand prize at an audience-chosen radio contest. The Word 14 Spring 2009
2008 FALCON RAFFLE Thank you to the generous people who purchased IWA Falcon Raffle Tickets. More than $41,000 in net income was raised in support of IWA’s facility operations. Warm appreciation to Raffle Chair Mary Sass and her hard working committee: Kim Clark, Marilyn Daniel, Leslie Haydel, Mary Felix, Michael Ann Totton and Teri Schimelpfening. Thanks to the parents who volunteered at the Church and Kroger Sales and alumnae phon-a-thon. Special recognition to Dr. Gleem’s Kevin Jenkins for always being so generous and donating the printing of our raffle tickets. Top left: Sharon Schmalz with the Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center shows a Peregrine falcon to students at a pep rally. Bottom left: Top seller Danielle Duplechain ‘10. Top right, left to right: Elizabeth Bole, Sister Carmel O’Malley, C.V.I., Kate Ryther and Daniella Gonzalez ‘09 assist in picking the winning raffle ticket. Bottom right: Emcee Mitchell Mooneyham and mascot Allison Schimelpfening ‘09. Congratulations to our lucky winners: First Prize-$2,500 American Express Gift Card Mr. Perez Student Seller: Sophia Leggio Second Prize-$1,500 American Express Gift Card Ms. Robertson Third Prize-$500 American Express Gift Card Mr. Harper Fourth Prize - $100.00 American Express Gift Card Mr. Eason Congratulations to the following students whose dedication and commitment earned them to be ranked as our top sellers. First Place--Danielle Duplechain, Junior Second Place--Daniella Gonzalez, Senior Third Place--Elizabeth Bole, Freshman Fourth Place--Patricia Sass, Sophomore http://www.incarnateword.org 15 Spring 2009
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