Dear Fellow Alumni,

Welcome to our graduation edition of News from the Nest! Graduation is a special memory for all our alumni. The pictures above share snapshots of years gone by, annual celebrations of the ending of one chapter and the beginning of a new.

This past week, we did just that here on campus in our graduation ceremony, welcoming 132 new members to the SBA Alumni Association. The Class of 2022 will be attending 37 different schools in 17 states, supported by 14.7 million dollars in scholarship funds. Excelling in academics, the arts, and athletics, these recent graduates represent all that SBA has to offer - well-rounded students with a passion to make the world a better place. We are thankful for the Class of 2022, their servant leadership, and the example they leave behind. Below are some pictures from the 2022 Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremony, held on May 5, 2022.

We also welcome four new Class Representatives this May, responsible for keeping the Class of 2022 up to date with all things SBA: Grayson Hoskin '22, Sarah Kargauer '22, Mason Myles '22, and Kylie O'Connor '22. Congratulations to the Class of 2022, their representatives, and their parents and guardians that helped them along their journey.

In this newsletter, you will find updates on our school, your classmates, upcoming events, and a memoriam section for our fallen eagles. We hope you will enjoy reading about your fellow alumni and will share this newsletter with anyone you know that might enjoy it as well.

We have received over 400 contact information updates this year, which has allowed us to more effectively reach our alumni. Please continue to stay in touch and keep us up to date with all that happens in your lives. Thank you for being an Eagle and being a part of our school's storied tradition.

God Bless and Go Eagles!

Kyle Van Frank '15

Director of Alumni

It has been another busy spring for our Alumni! Graduations, promotions, weddings, and little Eaglettes graced our alumni families this year, and we are so very proud of each and every accomplishment.

1978

Dr. Andrew Fong, who attended Auburndale 1st-6th grade from 1973-1978, is married with three children, Joshua (19), David (16), and Catherine (10). Andrew was a National Merit Scholar and

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow at Rhodes College, where he received his BS in Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, in 1988. Following his time at Rhodes, Andrew received his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington in 1994. To his recollection, Andrew was the first Asian American student to attend the Auburndale School.

1981/1984

Gary Beaty '81 is married to fellow Auburndale alumna Jana Hubbard Beaty '84. Gary works for FedEx and Jana works in Pharmaceutical Sales. Outside of work, Gary is an avid bass fisherman. The Beatys are seen here at our annual Gala and Auction.

1994

Robert Atkins '94 works as a systems administrator/project manager at Onlinefm LLC. Robert has been married for 21 years and has a son who is a freshman at Collierville High School on the baseball team. Robert has been a member of the Knights of Columbus Council at Incarnation Catholic Church for 10 years and has been teaching PRE classes there for 8 years. Robert just finished a 20-year career coaching youth baseball.

Stephanie Thorne '94 works as Inventory Specialist Leadership with Walgreens in Lexington, TN.

1995

Mindy Regen Milliet '95 made Partner at Frazier & Deeter in their Process, Risk, and Governance (PRG) division here in Memphis.

2000

Andrew Armstrong '00 shares his culinary talents here in Memphis as Chef de Cuisine at Bounty on Broad.

Bon Apetite!

Some members of the Class of 2000 got together for a belated 20-year reunion in February. A few volleyball alumnae found time to grab a bite with former SBA Volleyball Head Coach Angie Buchanan and former Director of Communications, Sharon Masterson. Pictured with them are Jill Schaffer Grimes '00 (standing), Stephanie Bird McDonald '00, Cahryn Anderson '00, and Julie Clary '00 (seated from L-R).

2002

Stephanie Steele Westmoreland '02 works as a successful restauranteur here in Memphis, where she owns and/or operates such local favorites as Sidecar Cafe, Zinnies Memphis, Ben Yay's, Sugar Grits, Carolina Watershed, Front St. Deli, Growler's, Hernando's Hide-A-Way, Red Bone's Turkey Legs, and the newest addition to Westmoreland's ventures, Flip Side - Memphis' first pinball pub, located in Crosstown.

2005

Lauren Marshman '05 works as the Assistant Director of the Goizueta Institute of Personalized Medicine at Emory University Brain Health. The goal of this new initiative is to leverage the power of data to prevent, diagnose and treat brain diseases, creating personalized strategies that improve patient lives. In her role, Lauren serves as the overarching connector, helping to bring institutional goals into fruition.

2006

Dr. Olivia DeLozier, MD '06 was named to the General Surgery area of University Clinical Health at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences here in Memphis.

Fr. Joseph Hastings '06 is Parochial Vicar of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Fr. Joseph recently celebrated Mass with our students for our April All School Mass, as well as concelebrated our Baccalaureate Mass for the Class of 2022 last week. We love having Fr. Joseph so close to The Nest!

Ann-Katherine Stukenborg '06 recently co-founded a Classical Catholic Hybrid Homeschool called Holy Family Academy. Students in grades K-3 attend two days of in-class instruction, and the rest of their week is spent homeschooling. For more information, visit: www.holyfamilymemphis.com Ann-Katherine and her husband John, who works in Talent Acquisition at St. Jude, have 3 girls: Hailey (6), Hannah (4), and Emerson (2).

2007

Kathleen Caswell '07 is living in Gulfport, MS with her husband, Jason Caswell, and recently welcomed their 6th baby. After working as a special education teacher for several years, Kathleen now stays home with her youngest children and works as an artist. Kathleen recently illustrated a children's book that was published in February.

2008

Emily LaForce '08 is a local culinary and visual artist, sharing her talents as Chef de Cuisine at River Oaks Restaurant and through painting murals on her day off across Memphis.

2008

Angela Skelton '08 graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Memphis in December of 2019 with a BBA with a Concentration in Accounting. Angela is currently working on her MBA with a concentration in Accounting, following her reception of a Graduate Accounting Certificate in June of 2021. In addition to school, Angela works as an Accountant for FedEx Employees Credit Association, where she has worked since March of 2014. Angela has three nieces, plus many more “adopted” nieces and nephews through her friends.

2010

Hunter Black '10 recently stopped by campus for our Community of Protectors breakfast, as a part of Catholic Schools Week 2022. Hunter works with Shelby County Sherriff's Office, and we thank him for his service to the Mid-South!

Dr. Neal Dries '10 works as a mechanical engineer.

Emma Morse Lynn '10 got licensed as an architect in July 2021. Emma and her husband moved to Nashville in January and bought their first home.

Sam Moll '10 is a relief pitcher for the Oakland A's, making the opening day roster this season.

Michael Hogan '10 is working for Hines, a global commercial real estate company, as their lead for community outreach and engagement.

Kaitlyn Stoddard Carter '10 received a Scholastic Educator Award for her work as an Art and Photography teacher here at SBA. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are the nation’s oldest and most prestigious recognition program for secondary schools.

2011

Shannon Rooker Griffin '11 and husband Garrett Griffin welcomed a baby boy on July 19, 2021- Sawyer Kota Griffin. The Griffins’ reside in Virginia, both currently active duty serving in the US Navy. Thank you for your service, and welcome to The Nest, Sawyer!

Patrick Hervey, CLCS '11 works as a Producer for HUB International Mid-South.

Sarah Jones Montgomery '11 recently married Andrew Montgomery. They live in Hendersonville, TN where Sarah is a fourth grade school teacher and realtor and Andrew is an attorney with a Nashville firm. Congrats to the Montgomerys!

2013

Sarah Kelley '13 recently got married to Chase Kelley and bought a house in 2018 in Lakeland. Sarah works at Tim Hogan Carpet and Flooring, where she is one of the top Sales Consultants.

Neely Van Frank Poteet '13 recently married Dr. Ethan Poteet at a beautiful ceremony in October of 2021. Neely works for Girls Scouts Heart of the South and Ethan is the Clinic Director for Results Physiotherapy here in Memphis. Congrats to the Poteets!

Grace Turner '13 and her husband welcomed their first child, Ashleigh Virginia in October of 2021. Welcome to The Nest, Ashleigh!

Jordan Wilkins '13 will be coming home to Tennessee this fall after signing a contract with the Tennessee Titans.

2014

Brittany Hartwell '14 got married in November of 2021 and works as the Manager of Patrick's Neighborhood Bar & Grill.

Dr. Abbey McCrory '14 graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences in Memphis this May.

2015

Dr. Nicole Harty '15 recently received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Joey Magnifico '15 was drafted by the Michigan Panthers in the USFL. Joey was injured during the season and asks for your thoughts and prayers as he works through rehab to return to full health. Joey continues to serve as Head Coach of the SBA Football program.

Dr. Clare Morris '15 graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences in Memphis this May. Clare is engaged to be married next Spring to Daniel Thorpe.

Milissen Scruggs '15 got engaged on December 25, 2020.

2016

Margaret Sell Hanus '16 got married to Patrick Hanus in Chattanooga in 2020. They have a baby with the Lord, Charlie Lux, and a baby boy, Gregory Paul, pictured above. Congrats to the Hanus Family!

Curtis Scott '16 is teaching at Bowie Reading and Learning Center, as well as playing music all around Memphis.

2017

Sam Austin '17 and Breauna White Austin '17 welcomed their first child last Fall. Sam owns Sharp Details and 901 Bin Cleaning, auto detailing and waste receptacle cleaning businesses respectively. Breauna is the Athletic Director for Holy Rosary Catholic School.

Brooke Barton '17 graduated from Loewenberg College of Nursing at the University of Memphis in May 2021. She is engaged to JP Kreisman and will be married on June 18, 2022. Brooke will start graduate school at Union University in their Family Nurse Practitioner Program in August of 2022.

Kenny Dunn '17 recently got a job at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical center as a PSA (Patient Safety Attendant) where he lives in Wilmington, NC. Congrats!

Jessica Morrison '17 graduated Magna cum laude from CBU with a BS in chemical engineering in 2021. Jessica is currently working full-time at Medtronic as a packaging engineer while also pursuing an MS in Engineering Management with a Manufacturing concentration at the University of Memphis. Jessica is part of the St. Louis Catholic Church choir and is a trained Level I Catechist for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd diocesan program.

Megan Morrison '17 is currently working part-time at the Shelby County Health Department as part of the Opioid Strike Team while also pursuing a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling as a full-time student at the University of Memphis.

Anna Armour Slavick '17 married Matthew Slavick at Holy Rosary Catholic Church here in Memphis on March 13. The Slavicks are pictured here with their new dog, Tate, in front of their home in Jackson, MS.

2018

Trey Davis '18 enjoys a successful music career as Fresco Trey, both here in Memphis, as well as in LA.

Katie Morris '18 got engaged on May 10, 2022 to John Truitt, following her graduation from the University of Memphis earlier this month.

2019

Cat Scates '19 was recently accepted into the prestigious Mississippi State University Roadrunners. The Roadrunners are essential to MSU's admissions process, giving tours and speaking to prospective families. Cat is pictured in the third row, fourth from left. Cat follows in the footsteps of Jesse Hollingsworth '19 (first row, fifth from right) who also serves as Roadrunner for MSU.

2020

Adriyanna Salameh '20 is currently in college pursuing a degree in elementary education at Saint Louis University.

2022

The Class of 2022 graduated 132 new Eagle Alumni. Welcome to the Alumni Association!

Faculty & Staff

Betsy Baker, current SBA English teacher, and Blair Seymour, current SBA Math and Science teacher, have been selected as College Board AP Exam graders again this summer.

Nick Brashier, SBA Theology Teacher 2012-2021, welcomed his first child this past fall.

Hyatt Brunetti, SBA Social Studies Teacher from 2014-2016 and daughter of current SBA Social Studies Department Chair Jim Epley, recently welcomed her second child, seen here giving his first "Eagle Screech!"

Deacon Jeff Drzycimski, current SBA Bowling Coach and former SBA Assistant Principal for Faith and Mission, received the TSSAA Coach of the Year Award.

Michael Foster, current SBA Latin Teacher, welcomed his third child, Clement Alexander Foster, this month.

Jake Garbuzinski, current SBA Associate Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach, and wife Rebecca welcomed their second child, Jonah, this year.

Tim Vaziri, current SBA Director of Choir and Theatre, was recently nominated for Outstanding Direction by a Teacher for his work on the SBA spring musical, The SpongeBob Musical, as a part of the Orpheum Theatre's High School Musical Theatre Awards. Kenzie Newman, current SBA English Teacher and Cheer Sponsor, received a nomination for Outstanding Choreography for her creative contributions as well.

Want a life update shared in the next issue of SBA News from the Nest? Be sure to send photos and information to Kyle Van Frank '15 at vanfrankk@sbaeagles.org and update your information below:

Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and friends of these alumni, alumni parents, and former SBA teachers. We pray for peace and understanding, as well as hope and trust in the promise that we will meet again.

Parker Card

Father of Quincy Card '19, Zander Card '21, and Jesslyn Card '22

Marilyn Orendorff

Former SBA Middle School Teacher and Mother of Marianne Orendorff '03

Phillip Pigford 

Class of 2000

John Tuttle

Class of 2020

J. "Skill" Wilson

Father of Greaves Wilson '15 and Keegan Wilson '15

Dr. John A. Zempel

Former SBA Science Teacher

Save the date for these upcoming SBA events!

The Auburndale Class of 1982 will be celebrating their 40-Year Reunion September 2nd, 2022 here in Memphis. Contact Ladye Childress Welpman at l.welpman@yahoo.com for more information or visit the event page by clicking the button below.

The SBA Class of 2010 will have their 10ish-Year Reunion May 21-22, after being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday May 21, the Class of 2010 will be gathering at Grind City Brewing Co. in Downtown, Memphis at 6:00 PM. On Sunday May 22, all are invited to attend the 10:30 AM Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, which will be offered for the Class of 2010. Following Mass, coffee and donuts will be available in the SBA foyer at 11:30 AM.

This year marks 10 years since the graduation of the SBA Class o f 2012. The Class of 2012 10-Year Reunion will be held on Saturday, October 1. Be sure to update your information, especially your email, so you can state up to date with more news on this exciting upcoming event.

Summer is just around the corner and it is definitely time to make some plans for all those endless hours your kids will need to be entertained while school is out! Consider spending your summer at SBA. Our summer camps are a great way to keep your kids active, engaged, and having fun while school is out. Enrollment is now open!

For more information, visit: www.sbaeagles.org/summer-at-sba

With something for everyone, Fall Fest at the Nest is set to be held Saturday, Oct. 8 through Saturday, Oct. 15. This free admission event will feature an Opening Ceremony, Curbside To-Go Italian Dinner with Coletta’s, Golf, Cornhole and Bowling Tournaments, $10,000 Cash Raffle, Eagle’s Landing Carnival with rides and attractions, Car Show, Chili Cook-Off, Vendor Fair, All-Day Music Festival with top local bands, Food Truck Fair, and a ticketed concert titled “Live on the Field." Don't miss all the fun!

We are working hard to update our alumni records to keep you informed and let you know about upcoming events and exciting things happening at St. Benedict at Auburndale.

Click the button below to update your information, and email photos to Kyle Van Frank '15 at vanfrankk@sbaeagles.org.

Following our successful first-annual Many Eagles, One Mission Gala and Auction, we were able to raise $92,000 to support our Annual Fund. We want to reach our total goal of $100,000 by the end of the school year to support our Faculty and Staff. Help us Feather the Nest by considering a gift to this special appeal. Our Faulty and Staff are what make SBA the institution that it is. We thank you for your consideration in this meaningful campaign.