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Rachel Mgbeike heads east to attend Yale University and intends to
double major in Music and Global Health. She is thinking about becoming
a cardiologist; getting her M.D. and possibly pursuing a Ph.D.
Her advice to the students younger than her is “Never give up. You’re
closer to your dreams than you think. Keep your head up and keep
moving forward.”
VALEDICTORIAN OF SAINT JOHN XXIII’S CLASS OF 2018
Griffin Jay Alexander, a resident of Lake Forest,
is the valedictorian of Saint John XXIII’s
class of 2018. Griffin Alexander will be the
second generation to attend Notre Dame,
majoring in Engineering with hopes of going
on to law school. He is the son of Jay and Amy
Alexander of Katy, Texas.
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A National Merit Commended Scholar, Griffin
has been a member of the National Honor Society,
Mu Alpha Theta, National Science Honor
Society, National Spanish Honor Society and
the International Thespian Society. He has
served as an Altar Server, Head Altar Server, a
Lion Ambassador and a House representative.
For the last four years, Griffin has been the St.
John XXIII lion mascot and a three year All American performing once in
the Citrus Bowl pregame show. Griffin was a member of the ComedySportz
team and president of the Young Conservatives Club. Griffin spent
the summer after his junior year at Notre Dame after being accepted into
their Summer Scholars Program where he studied The Contemporary
Church and its Evolving Mission. Griffin has dedicated numerous hours
to community service and mentoring retreats through Epiphany of the
Lord Catholic Church where he is a member. Griffin’s leadership abilities
are strong, as evident by his commitment to earning his Eagle Scout
rank and serving on the Archdiocesan Youth Council for the Archdiocese
of Galveston-Houston for four years. It is important to Griffin to take
an active role in serving his community. He has served on the mission
field organized a clothing drive, served the homeless and worked with
Alzheimer’s disease patients. Griffin’s favorite memory at St. John XXIII
was participating in the theater productions.
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2 ND ANNUAL GALA BENEFITING A PLACE FOR PEANUT, INC.
Friday, August 17, 2018
A Place for Peanut, Inc. will host its 2 nd Annual Gala on Friday, August
17, 2018 from 7-10 PM at Kirby Ice House located at 3333 Eastside St.
Houston, 77098. A Place for Peanut is a non-profit horse sanctuary and
equine therapy foundation. The organization is dedicated to rescuing
horses, donkeys and miniature horses from being slaughtered; while
bringing joy to children and veterans in hospitals through its special
programs and therapy.
Honorary Chair Michelle Maresh along with Gala Co-Chairs Christine and
Steve Johnson will welcome guests to a fun-filled evening with bites
and beverages along with live entertainment provided by Houston’s
legendary Scott Gertner Jazz Band. Houston abstract artist Ann Marie
Vancas will paint “live” a piece of artwork that will be auctioned during
the evening for the organization. Casey Curry will serve as the Master of
Ceremonies. Guests will have the chance to meet two miniature rescue
horses from the sanctuary and place their bets in a live and silent auction.
For more information on A Place for Peanut, Inc. including sponsorship
opportunities and donations, please visit www.aplaceforpeanut.com,
email megan@aplaceforpeanut.com and follow the organization on
Facebook and Instagram. Price is $75 online and prior to the event,
$100 at the door. Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online
at: https://apfpgala2.eventbrite.com.
August 2018 | Community Newsletter