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Tammy Bogan Receives Mother Seton Award The Mother Seton Award is presented annually by each school in the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge. This award honors those individuals whose volunteer service and dedication has been worthy of recognition, who espouses the Gospel values, and emulates the qualities of Elizabeth Ann Seton. The St. Thomas More Catholic School and Home and School Association is proud to announce that Tammy Bogan has been selected as the 2012 Mother Seton Award recipient. Tammy exemplifies Mother Seton with her kindness, patience, common sense, wit, and courtesy when working tirelessly for our school and students, St. Michael High School and Baton Rouge communities over the last 14 years. Her efforts and dedication always focus on creating the best possible experience by quietly serving God and others. Tammy and husband, Pat, have three children: Ashley, a student at LSU; Cade, a Junior at St. Michael High School and Blair, an 8th grader at STM. Thank you Tammy for your many years of service to STM. Alumni News Congratulations to the following STM Alumni who were named National Merit Semifinialists: Ethan Beaman and Jake Bowers of Catholic High School, and Caroline Morganti and Krisha Sherburne of St. Joseph’s Academy. David Broussard Named as STM Distinguished Graduate St. Thomas More Catholic School is proud to honor David Broussard, 1978 alum, as the 2011 Distinguished Graduate. This award is presented for outstanding personal, professional and community achievements. His life serves as a witness to the values that Catholic schools profess. In recognizing David as a distinguished graduate, we emphasize those qualities that make Catholic schools give meaning and purpose to life. Mr. Broussard has been actively involved in St. Thomas More Catholic Church and School through his service on numerous committees and activities. Dr. Armstrong stated that “David is always willing and eager to help STM School and Parish at any time. When I called him to ask him about honoring us by serving as this year’s distinguished graduate, he humbly replied, “….but I have so much more to do and so many more years to help.” We are thankful and blessed that he is so supportive of our community.” When asked about the value of a Catholic School Education, David stated, “I believe Catholic Schools are an integral part of the Church’s mission to teach young people how to live the Gospel, build faith based communities, and promote service to others.” David is married to Beth Broussard and they have three children, all STM students. David is actively involved in the STM Men’s Club, Festival Commitee, Parish council, “This Man is You”, and the Annual Giving Campaign. Over the years he has participated in numerous projects on campus. He has also been involved over the years in United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Come Lord Jesus, and Scouting (Eagle Scout, Friends of Scouting Campaigns). David will be honored at a banquet on January 31 at which time The Most Reverend Bishop Muench with present him with a plaque in honor of his service to Church, school, and community. Congratulations David for being named the STM 2011 Distinguished Graduate and thank you for all you do for STM School and Church. Student News Congratulations to St. Thomas More’s Students of the Year: Parker Wilson (6th grade) and Brennan Burke (8th grade). Both students represented STM well and made us all very proud! Congratulations to Amie Martinez who was selected as the Grand Prize winner of the Serra Club Annual Essay Contest. Her essay was chosen from a pool of 42 essays by a panel of judges. Congratulations to Blake Bueto, Laura Kaiser, Savannah Mansion, and Whitley Moore on receiving Honorable Mention for their Law Day 2012 poster submissions. They were presented certificates during the Law Day opening ceremony on April 27. Teachers and Students Make a Difference STM’s eighth grade students, Delia Ardoin and Denver Denison, along with 3rd grade teacher, Tracy Gaspard, and bookkeeper Kim Weimer, received the Neighbors Way Award from Darlene Shingleur, Business Development Officer of Neighbors Federal Credit Union. This award is given to the outstanding individuals who go the extra mile and make a difference in the STM School Community. ExxonMobil Families Raise $6,000 for STM ExxonMobil awarded $6,000 in grant money to St. Thomas More Catholic School for the 252 hours the volunteers logged in 2011. We would like to thank everyone who made this possible. 2011 Individual Grants Awarded: Lisa Barnett, Bill Cagnolatti, Gwen Cagnolatti, Mike Oufnac, Andrea Sides, and Rawls Sides 2011 Team Grants Awarded: Mission Day Two Team Grants Melissa Kaiser, Michael Oufnac, Amelia Talbot, Patricia Talbot, and Todd Talbot Cherie Bailey, Madeline Bailey, Andrea Sides, Molly Sides, and Rawls Sides Grants for the 2012 calendar year are already being submitted. All ExxonMobil employees, their spouses and children ages 12-25, as well as, retirees and their spouses, are eligible to participate in the Volunteer Involvement Program. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Andrea Sides 274-1182, ars123@cox.net, or Kerry Hunt 275-2820, huntk@stmbr.org.
We Need Your Help All associated with the Building Campaign are deeply grateful for the tremendous generosity of all current donors. However, there remains plenty of need for a project that will have a significant benefit for future generations of children in our community. Not only would we like to fully fund this current phase, the Board would also like to initiate construction of the gym renovation. If your life, that of a family member, or a friend have been touched by STM school, please consider giving back so that others may benefit for years to come. There are several ways to give and your support will forever be displayed at the school. Specifically: - Buy an Engraved Brick for $200 - Excellence Level Plaque - $1,800* - Legacy Level Plaque - $5,000* - Classroom Naming Opportunity - $6,000 to $15,000* - Building Naming Opportunity - $100,000 to $200,000* *contributions in a lump sum or over three years Please visit www.stmexcellence.org to give on line and for pledge forms or call the STM Development Office at 275-2820 for more information or to discuss a commitment. Save These Dates Plan to join us as we monitor the construction progress and celebrate the completion of these important projects. June 10 – Fellowship Sunday after 10 a.m. Mass in the New Technology and Library Media Center August 9 – Donor Appreciation Reception, Evening August 10 – Blessing and Ribbon Cutting with Bishop Muench, Afternoon August 14 & 16 – Back to School Nights for Parents of STM Students Thank you for your prayers and ongoing support of STM School in living its mission of “continuing a legacy of excellence in religious and academic education”. Because of your comprehensive support, many will grow and prosper. Continued Blessings, STM School Board STM Excellence Committee Construction Photo Update Exterior of New Library/Technology Center and Administrative offices Interior of New Library/Technology Center Interior of Project Lab
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