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However, on the first day of school, when boys walked into her classroom,she didn’t know her future included teaching boys! But, with herhusband’s encouragement, and the support of other La Reine teach-Remembering a Friend: Mrs. Eugenia “Toni” Milnerers who joined the BMHS faculty, she was able to give it a chance. Shesaw how important her presence there was for the La Reine girls whohad made the transition to the new coed school. Along with the otherformer La Reine faculty, she felt thankful that they were able to help thestudents break the ice and relax in their new environment. Mrs. Khalilihas now taught Chemistry for over 20 years at both BMHS and LRHS,and Mrs. Milner was the long time guidance counselor at both schools.6On her first day as a La Reine faculty member, SaiedehKhalili sat down at a table to begin her new facultyand staff orientation after accepting the position ofChemistry teacher offered by Science chair, Sister Dolores Ann.Eager to continue teaching at a Catholic school and excited toinstruct young women, Mrs. Khalili had no way of knowing thather lifelong best friend had just taken the seat next to her in theperson of Eugenia “Toni” Milner. After a friendly tease by Mrs.Khalili regarding why a woman would have a man’s name, thefriendship was sealed and they were side by side for more than16 years as Toni would serve as Mrs. Khalili’s buddy, mentorand sister. On January 20, 2006, Mrs. Milner lost her battle withcancer, but her spirit and memory live on, especially in SaiedehKhalili. Below are her memories of Mrs. Milner, what called herto work in education and what she is most thankful for throughouther career.Mrs. Khalili has always known she wanted to bea teacher. As a little girl, she would line upher dolls before her and deliver lessonsto the row of attentive students. Shealso learned very early the value ofa good education, especially forwomen.Why did you choose to work inCatholic Schools, particularly LaReine?“Education was parity. I rememberhow girls in my culture didn’tgo into higher education. My ownmother, like so many other women,only attended school up to the ninthgrade at which time she stopped to followour culture of women stopping theireducation to be a part of arranged marriages.I was raised in a strict religious family environment,where education and homework came first,I knew I must work in a school setting that nourishedyoung people and had similar foundations in religion.”Along with the opportunity to help young women, La Reine HighSchool was a very good fit for Mrs. Khalili.About your time at La Reine, what are you most thankful for, andwhat do you think Toni was most thankful for?“God put me in that position to work in such a place and Toni felt thesame way. I was so thankful to have Toni as a mentor, teacher, awesomefriend and “buddy” to support me and give me advice.”Unfortunately, La Reine High School shut its doors in 1992. Despite theclosing, Toni and Saiedeh’s friendship would not be parted, as BrotherJohn Paige and Principal Matthew Goyette asked both women to continuetheir respective roles at the newly coed Bishop McNamara HighSchool.“I remember telling Matt Goyette, I am always optimistic!”BISHOP MCNAMARA HIGH SCHOOL 2011-2012 Annual ReportOf your time at Bishop McNamara, what makes you most thankful?“I love the beauty of the people and the community. For example Mrs.Gossart was so awesome and Mr. Clark has been so caring to me.”Even after the events of 9/11, Saiedeh, a Muslim from Iran, remembersfeeling so supported when members of the BMHS community, suchas Mr. Clark, reached out to her to offer words of condolence after theattacks.There were differences between the two friends. Mrs. Milner was AfricanAmerica, grew up in urban American and Mrs. Khaliliwas born to a strict religious family in the Arab world,having received her education in a British system.Their friendship weathered many storms of lifesuch as 9/11, Toni’s long health battle, andthe demands of everyday life.What do you think Mrs. Milner wasmost thankful for at Bishop McNamara?“She cherished everyday by coming towork and bragging about her ‘Babies’– her 9th grade students. She was sograteful for the opportunity to teach,mentor and guide them to the fullest.Indeed, she loved it! She knew in herheart that, someday, they would be backand thank her for all the hard work she putin on their behalf. However, they came backalright. They’re somebody important now but,unfortunately, she is not here to cherish it with themand see the planted seeds by her.“Toni was proud and happy with what she was doing until the very end.”Tell us about Mrs. Milner’s character.“I loved her sense of humor. She was a character but a caring person wholoved life. Toni loved her work with her students. Toni loved my cookingand bagels, lots of bagels.”After Mrs. Milner’s passing in 2006, a scholarship was created in herhonor. This scholarship is endowed by her family and friends and is offeredannually to a young man or woman who demonstrate those qualitiesof academic effort, co-curricular involvement and service to othersthat Mrs. Milner so valued and witnessed to her students, with prioritygiven to students with financial need. “This scholarship honors her,” Mrs.Khalili explains. “Everything I do, I do to honor God and I think of whatToni would want me to do.”Although the pain of the loss of her friend is still so palpable, Mrs.Khalili states, “I wouldn’t change any moment or any second even afterToni died. I believe that our friendship was granted to me. I treasure iteven to this day and Toni will always have a special place in my heart.”
Scholarship FundssSister Sharon Kozuch MemorialThis scholarship was founded in honor of LaReine High School teacher and mentor, SisterSharon Kozuch, and is offered to an 11thgrade woman who exemplifies the qualities offaith, enthusiasm for learning, co-curricularparticipation, and demonstrates financial need.Heather Gossart Project PRIDEThis scholarship is offered to one or more 9thgrade students who have been accepted intothe Project PRIDE academic inclusion programand demonstrates verifiable financial need.General Steve Stevens MemorialThis scholarship is endowed in memory offriend and patron, General Steve Stevens, and isoffered to one of more students who exemplifyqualities of scholarship, leadership, andcommunity involvement.Erin Ashley Mercer ‘06This scholarship is endowed by the MercerFoundation in honor and memory of theirdaughter, Erin Mercer ‘06, and is awardedannually to a student who demonstrates thosequalities of faith, scholarship, leadership andservice.Stewartship LegacyThis scholarship is endowed by the StewartFamily. The scholarship is awarded annually toa young woman or man who daily lives out theideals of faith, leadership and service.Connie OliverThis scholarship is endowed by Mr. Ira Oliverin memory of his wife, Connie. It is presentedannually to a football player who has exhibitedexcellence in the classroom and on the field ofcompetition.Eugenia “Toni” Milner MemorialThis scholarship is endowed by the family andfriends of the much beloved distinguishedfaculty member, Mrs. Toni Milner, and isoffered annually to students who demonstratethose qualities of academic effort, co-curricularinvolvement and service to others that Mrs.Milner so valued and witnessed to her students.Carol Welteroth Marvin MemorialThis scholarship is endowed by the Marvinfamily, in memory and honor of Mrs. CarolMarvin and is presented annually to an 8thgrade student who has been accepted into theSchool, and who has by their personal witness,academic integrity and faith in action enrichedtheir church, school and community.MoreauThis scholarship is endowed by the Schoolin honor of Holy Cross founder BlessedBasil Anthony Moreau. Full four year tuitionscholarships are offered annually to twoincoming freshmen who attended Catholicgrade schools.Parents’ ClubThis scholarship is endowed by the Parents’Club. One or more scholarships are offeredannually to students who are in good academicand personal standing and whose parents orguardians have contributed significant serviceto the Parents’ Club during the current schoolyear.Unforgettable Spirit Randell DuncanMemorialThis scholarship is endowed by the Classof 2000 in memory of their classmate. Thescholarship is presented to a sophomore orjunior student who develops a solution foryouth and/or young adult violence.Susan Denison Mona MemorialEndowed by the Susan and Andrew MonaFoundation, this scholarship is awarded to astudent who is in good academic standing andpossesses a generous spirit of service.Andrew Michael Mona ‘82 MemorialThis scholarship is endowed by the Susan andAndrew Mona Foundation and is awardedto a student/athlete who exhibits goodsportsmanship, a positive attitude, leadershipqualities, and consistently strives for excellencein the classroom as well as on the field ofathletic competition.Bishop William CurlinThis scholarship is endowed by the Susan andAndrew Mona Foundation and is awardedto a rising senior who will serve the schoolcommunity as a Peer Minister or as part of theMission Team. The student must be in goodacademic standing and exhibit a commitmentto ministerial service within the schoolcommunity.Herndon Family ArtThis award is presented annually to a risingsenior at the discretion of the Art Instructor.The young woman or man must exhibit a lovefor and commitment to the visual arts andremain in good academic standing.The Michael J. Mammano ‘83 MemorialThis scholarship is presented annually to arising senior who is a member of the school’svarsity football team. The student must be ingood academic standing and should possessthe qualities of good sportsmanship, a teamplayer, and someone who works hard to achievehis goals. The student should also show acommitment to the studies of mathematics andscience.FoundersNamed in honor of the founders of BishopMcNamara High School, the Brothers of HolyCross, Eastern Province, this scholarship isawarded to those students who demonstrateleadership potential, possess a strongwork ethic, personal integrity, faith, and acommitment to excellence.BMHS Fine Arts FundThese are awarded to students who demonstratetalent and dedication to the arts. Awarded atthe discretion of the administration, these areprovided to incoming freshman.Roscoe C. Perkins, Jr. AeronauticalThis award is presented annually to a studentwho exhibits academic excellence in the fieldof science, mathematics, or engineering.Preference will be given to a student whoexpresses an interest or desire to pursuelearning in the area of aeronautics and spacesciences/engineering.Frederick and Matilde Durling MemorialThis scholarship is presented annually to two(2) students who are enrolled in the St. JosephProgram. This award is established in memoryof Frederick and Matilde Durling who werestrong advocates for learning opportunities foreveryone.KEO MemorialThis is awarded annually to a male studentin memory of Kevin O’Neil ‘03 through ascholarship established by his family andPassports to College, Inc.Saint Andre Bessette Tuition Assistance FundThe Saint Andre Bessette Tuition AssistanceFund exists to assist our freshman, sophomore,and junior families who encounter unexpectedfinancial hardship.Bridge of Hope FundThis is established as an emergency source offinancial aid for seniors whose families haveexperienced an economic crisis or financialhardship during their child’s senior year.BISHOP MCNAMARA HIGH SCHOOL 2011-2012 Annual Report7
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