Graduation
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Happy New Year
To Everyone.
May Christ be in your
Hearts with every decision
you make.
CELEBRITY WAITERS’ DINNER
March 18, 2010
Broadway Musicals
For more information, call the Development Office at 8923200, ext.
1270
The Saint Paul's Wrestling Wolves, following the Lasallian Principal of concern for others, adopted two local families to help provide them with a special Christmas. The wrestling team and their families joined employees from Woodside Energy to raise funds to complete this project. Gifts included: clothing, toys, food and money to help pay medical expenses for the families. Pictured are members of the wrestling team who helped deliver the gifts and celebrate Christmas with the families: Richard Green, Chris Arms, Connor Campo, Richard Stewart, Santa (George Morgan), Korey Miller, James Cavaliere, Andrew Mullet and Patrick Vinson.
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W O L F T R A C K S
Take care not to let yourself be discouraged
by anxieties and ailments; life is full of
them Letter 102
B L O O D
D R I V E
Saint Paul’s Students and faculty donated seventy-four pints of blood, a record for our school, and it all goes to The Blood Center where it was able
to help 222 patients. The school sponsors a blood drive every fall and spring. Thanks to all who participated. Your donation goes directly to
those in need, truly a LaSallian effort.
Jeff Gahn, a second generation student, is a senior and his father, Alfred, is a graduate
of '78.
Ryan Harlan donates
Ben Morrison donates Adam Schenck, Physics Instructor,
donates
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W O L F T R A C K S
SPS ALUMNI EVENTS
2009-2010 School Year March 13th 26th Annual Ozone Spring Run in conjunction with the Hospice of Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Crawfish Cook-Off March (TBA) Career Day (Juniors and Seniors) April 23rd 15th Annual Joseph. A. Champagne, Jr. Memorial
Golf Tournament
April (TBA) Senior Class Induction into Alumni Association
May 2 and 3 Golden Jubilarians (Class of ’60)
May 28th & 29th Alumni Reunion Weekend featuring classes of: ’46,’51,’55,’60 (50th year anniversary) ‘65,’70,’75,’80,’85 (25th year anniversary) ’90,’95, ‘00 (10th year anniversary) ’05 (5th anniversary)
A L U M N I E V E N T S
CROSS COUNTRY
P A G E 4 S A I N T P A U L ’ S S C H O O L
The Saint Paul's District Championship winning Cross Country team was honored at a banquet to celebrate the completion of another successful season. Team members honored for their outstanding contributions to the team included in row one: John Grab, Coaches' Award; Trey Weiss, Coaches' Award; Kraemer Jackson, Junior High Most Valuable Runner; and Scott Brewster, Outstanding Runner. Row two: Lyle Manion, Coaches' Award; Matt Mouton, District Champion, Metro Champion, State Runner-Up, New Orleans All Metro Team and Most Valuable Runner; Ethan Mizell, Outstanding Runner. Terryl Chatham, Myrle Wiggins and Bud Weiss served as coaches for the program in the 2009 season.
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W O L F T R A C K S
PLANNED GIVING Planned Giving Opportunities
Development professionals are available at no cost to provide confidential, qualified information and illustrations on how gift planning may apply to you and your situation. Contact the Office of Development (985) 892-3200, ext 1270, for further information. Make Saint Paul’s a part of your long term philanthropic plans by making a planned gift. Below are some ways you can make a planned gift.
Ways to Give What Is It Tax Benefits Other Benefits
Bequest in Will A gift you make by naming Saint Paul’s in your will.
Estate tax deduction for the value of your bequest to SPS.
Gives you flexibility in providing for family needs first. Control of your asset for your lifetime.
Gift of Life Insurance
Contribute a life insurance policy you no longer need
Current income tax deduction.
Make a large gift with little cost to yourself. Possible future deductions through gifts to pay policy premiums.
Charitable Gift Annuity
Assets not used to pay donor benefit to school
Portion of income is tax-free. Deferred tax deductions.
Guaranteed income for life.
Real Estate Gift A donation of real property either in full or with a retained life estate.
Immediate income tax deduction for the charitable value of the gift plus no capital tax due.
Allows you to live in your home and still receive a charitable deduction.
Gift of Securities A donation of long-term appreciated stock or other securities.
Avoidance of capital gains tax.
Immediate charitable deduction of full or fair market value.
Gift of Retirement Assets
Name Saint Paul’s as the beneficiary of the assets after your lifetime.
Avoid the twofold taxation of IRAs or other employee benefit plans.
Make the gift of the most highly taxed assets, leaving more for the family
D E V E L O P M E N T
P A G E 6 S A I N T P A U L ’ S S C H O O L
JIM LETTEN
MOTHER’S CLUB
Mark Your Calendar – Alums/Juniors & Seniors and Parents The Alumni Association will have Jim Letten, United States Attorney, as its guest speaker on Thursday, January 14th at 6:30PM in the Student Center. The Junior and Senior Classes and their parents are invited to attend. Please RSVP Jimmy Dykes, ’61 Alumni Director at [email protected].
The Saint Paul’s Mother’s Club held it’s annual Christmas Luncheon on December 3, 2009 at Bryan’s Bistro in Mandeville. At this meeting, they collected coats and toys for the Toys for Tots Program.
Lori Maestri, Kathleen Rayer, Stacey Warner and Belinda Durand
Leslie Lozes, Jackie Bowers and Deanne Conravey
Chari Vairin, Shellie Campo and Norma Richard
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ALUMNI EVENTS
26th Annual Ozone Hospice of Saint Tammany Parish Spring Run Hospital Crawfish Cook-Off March 13th March 13th Be certain to mark your calendars for Saturday, March 13th for two important events being held on Saint Paul’s campus: The 26th Ozone Spring Run and The First Hospice of Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Crawfish Cook-off. 26th Annual Ozone Spring Run Races begin at 8:00AM under the Saint Paul’s Arch. This event includes: a half mile Fun Run, a Two Mile Run and a 10K Run. “The 15th Street Flyers” will direct all of the race details. Awards for the various races and red beans and rice will be distributed after completion of the 10K run. This race is the only Crescent City Classic qualifier on the north shore. Proceeds from the event help to support the community programs of the Saint Paul’s Alumni Association. Please check our website at wolfpackers.com/events.html for details or contact our event chair, Bob Pecunia, at [email protected] for registration and additional race information. Hospice of Saint Tammany Parish Hospital Crawfish Cook-Off Saint Paul’s Alumni Association will host this event for the Hospice group on our campus. It will begin immediately following the Ozone Spring Run at approximately 11:30 AM. Plans for thirty, five member teams are being made. Each team boils 200 pounds of crawfish with the traditional trimmings. Judges will determine the winners and trophies will be awarded. This will be a family event with activities for children and live music. Proceeds from the event will benefit both the Hospice of Saint Tammany Parish Hospital and Saint Paul’s Alumni Association. Please check our website at wolfpackers.com/events.html for details of the event. If you are interested in participating as a cooking team contact our event chair, Brett Freret ’91at [email protected].
Alumni Fishing Rodeo
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W O L F T R A C K S
Sophomores Adopt A Family
God has chosen you to make him known to others. Med 146.?
WRESTLING CHAMPS The Saint Paul's Wrestling Wolves won the District 7-5A title on Saturday, January 9, at Northshore High School. The tournament was held in a dual meet format with the Wolves defeating Opponents Mandeville 43-28, and Northshore 63-18. Pictured in row one seated with the tournament trophy are: John Brands, Matthew Scott, Richard Stewart, James Cavaliere, Connor Campo, Jordan Peterson, Dominic Lovenitti, and Patrick Donadieu. Second row: Tyler Gettys, Michael Hemelt, Chris Arms, Greg Morales, Andrew Mullet, Zachary Mangrum, and Brandon LeBlanc. Standing are: Reagan Reed, Sam Girault, Ryan Seals, Peter Chatry, Steven Aertker, Korey Miller, Richard Green, Michael Robert and Gustavo Garcia.
Saint Paul's School followed the Lasallian Core Principal "Concern for Others" during the days before Christmas. The students and faculty collected over $11,000.00 to use to support a variety of Christmas assistance programs. The Adopt of Family Program of Saint Paul's provided Christmas gifts for thirty-six people, with the students doing all the shopping and wrapping. A $1000.00 donation was made to the Food Bank to help with their Christmas meals. A $1000.00 donation accompanied by volunteer man hours was made to the Rotary Club to assist with their Christmas Dinner program. The Rotary Club used the Saint Paul's Cafeteria and a number of the school's students and their families worked to cook and deliver Christmas dinners to those in need. In addition, a $500.00 donation was made to Christmas Angel Trees, a program organized by a number of church groups, to provide Christmas gifts. Pictured as they wrapped presents for the Adopt a Family program are a group of sophomores with their level chair Kevin Moore, seated are: Andrew McInnis, Dillon Long, and Chris Reyes. Standing are: Nathan Grotte, Kevin Moore, James Robinson, Taylor Napolitano, Jared Rovira, Shawn Wesley Skinner, and Matt Stumf.
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REMEMBER SAINT PAUL’S …..IN YOUR WILL
A stated “bequest” in your will can not only benefit Saint Paul’s, but be a fitting memory and lasting tribute to you or a loved one. Most importantly, your gift will assist Saint Paul’s and help to secure its future.