Spring 2021
Student Life
Return to Campus
April 7th was the first day of Return to Campus! We have been so excited to welcome students back and we can’t wait to see more students in person very soon! ACHS is striving to reach 50 percent capacity by May 12th. One student cohort attends in-person learning on Mondays and Tuesdays and a second cohort attends in-person learning on Thursdays and Fridays. A huge thanks to our faculty, staff, students and parents for helping with the transition to a hybrid model.
Student Highlight
Lateesha Gray '21
Congratulations to senior Lateesha Gray who has been selected as a 2021 Horatio Alger/Joe Robert Scholar recipient. The recognition comes with a $10,000 college scholarship and is presented to just four local seniors each year. Lateesha has been accepted into eight universities and plans on attending Georgia State University in the fall.
While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need. To learn more about the Horatio Alger Association visit: https://horatioalger.org/
Alumni Highlight
Raven Wilkins, Sr. '98 is named Principal
at St. Augustine Catholic School
Congratulations to Raven Wilkins, Sr. ’98, who was named St. Augustine Catholic School’s principal, effective Feb. 1, 2021. “I always had love for the school, referring parents to St. Augustine,” Wilkins said, the day after his appointment became effective, interviewed through Zoom from his home in Bowie, Md.
Wilkins attended Catholic schools, growing up in Grant Circle, N.W., graduating from Holy Redeemer Catholic School and Archbishop Carroll High School. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Howard University and then received a Master’s degree in Educational Administration at the University of Phoenix.
Wilkins worked for four years at Archbishop Carroll, from 2003-2007, where he taught Religion, Business Education and served as Christian Service Coordinator. He later taught middle school Math at St. Augustine (2010-2012). He also served as vice principal at St. Augustine from 2012- 2019, when he also served as Director of Admissions. Wilkins is a St. Augustine parishioner and a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the Knights of Columbus Council #15723 at St. Augustine.
Wilkins, 41, has been married to his wife Lisbern since July 2014, and they have a 3-year old son, Raven Wilkins Jr. Wilkins met Lisbern at Archbishop Carroll while they were students and they later reconnected at the funeral for a Carroll teacher who had passed away. To learn more visit - https://staug-dc.org
Reproduced from the Saint Augustine Saints News, Winter 2021 edition.
In the News
Howard James, Jr. '85
Local FASTSIGNS Wins Highest Honor in FASTSIGNS Network
Dana and Howard James '85, franchisees at FASTSIGNS® of Washington, DC received national recognition as the recipients of The FASTSIGNS® Award at the 2021 Virtual FASTSIGNS/Signwave International Convention.
This award is the most prestigious recognition in the franchise network of over 750 locations in nine countries worldwide. It is presented to the franchisees who best represent the FASTSIGNS brand in their community and in the network, as they provide exceptional customer service, mentorship, company culture and employee development.
"We are honored to be named the recipients of the FASTSIGNS Award. It's a wonderful thing to be acknowledged by your peers as someone in the community that contributes to the system as a whole and is appreciated," said Howard James. "I enjoy giving and sharing and find that the benefits almost always come back to us. We are so thankful to be a part of the supportive FASTSIGNS network and see the growth that comes from investing in an incredible brand like FASTSIGNS."
Howard James' story led him to purchase a FASTSIGNS center with his wife, Dana, in 2007, after he spent 17 years at Duke Ellington School of the Arts as a theater production professor. Howard's background also includes being an art teacher in D.C. and doing freelance graphic design as well.
The James' have grown their highly successful FASTSIGNS center from three employees to a staff of ten team members that plan and act like a larger organization. James works to delegate to his team, trusting and empowering them to do their part to grow the business. Rarely are two projects ever the same, which lends to continual creativity and problem-solving.
"Solutions are behind what we do. Whatever our clients need, we are going to figure it out," said James. To learn more visit - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/local-fastsigns-wins-highest-honor-in-fastsigns-network-301240885.html
Athletics
Jeremiah Attaochu '10
Congratulations to Carroll graduate Jeremiah Attaochu '10 who has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears. Attaochu, 28, has played in 74 NFL games with the Chargers, Jets and Broncos, compiling 144 tackles, 20.5 sacks, 31 tackles for loss, 42 quarterback hits and four forced fumbles. The 6'3", 252-pounder spent last season with the Broncos, starting five games (playing in 13) and recorded five sacks and 31 tackles. Attaochu set school (31.5) and single-season (15) sack records at Georgia Tech and was selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.
In the News
Former ACHS Teacher Dr. Timothy Guy Named
Bishop Ireton High School’s New Principal
Bishop Ireton Catholic High School announced the appointment of its new principal, Dr. Timothy Guy. He will assume his duties on July 1, upon the retirement of Denise Tobin.
“It is with great privilege that I have appointed Dr. Guy to serve in partnership with Mrs. Kathleen McNutt as the leadership team at Bishop Ireton,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge.
Guy received his M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision from the University of Virginia and his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Virginia Tech. After graduating from Mount Saint Mary’s College with a BS in Mathematics, He taught math at Archbishop Carroll High School, George Mason High School and Blyth Templeton Academy.
He has also had a long career in administration. From 2002 to 2013, Guy served as Assistant Principal at George Mason. Prior to that role, he was Dean of Students for ten years. For the last three, he has been a math teacher at BI, while serving as chair of the Math Department.
“I am excited to welcome Dr. Guy as our next principal. He has demonstrated a commitment, not only to Catholic education, but to the unique Salesian charism that makes Bishop Ireton special,” said Head of School Kathleen McNutt.” We have been blessed by his dedication as a faculty member, department chair and key member of the Reopening Task Force during the pandemic.” - The Zebra.org
Congratulations to our Senior Class on their college acceptances!
The list keeps growing!!!
Adelphi University
Alabama State University
Albright College
Allegheny College
Anne Arundel Community College
Arizona State University
Arkansas Baptist College
Arkansas State University
Benedict College
Bethany College
Bethune-Cookman University
Bowie State University
The Catholic University of America
Central State University
Chicago State University
Clark Atlanta University
College of Wooster (OH)
Dean College
Dominican University of California
Drexel University
Duquesne University
East Carolina University
East Stroudsburg State University
East Tennessee State University
Eastern Mennonite University
Elizabeth City State University
Fayetteville State University
Frostburg State University
Georgetown University
George Mason University
The George Washington University Georgia State University
Hampton University
Hofstra University
Hollins University
Hood College
Howard University
Indiana University
Iona College
Jackson State University
Kent State University
Kentucky State University
Lamar University
LaSalle University
Lebanon Valley College
Le Moyne College
Lincoln University
Livingstone College
Longwood University
Louisiana State University
Loyola University (MD)
Marist College
Marshall University
Mary Baldwin University
McDaniel College
Merrimack College
Miami University (OH)
Michigan State University
Miles College
Montana State University
Montgomery College
Morehouse College
Morgan State University
Mount St. Mary’s University (MD)
New England College
Norfolk State University
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Central University
Norwich University
Old Dominion University
Oregon State University
Pennsylvania State University
Philander Smith College
Prairie View A&M State University
Prince George’s Community College
Radford University
Richmond, The American International University in London
Robert Morris University
Saint Leo University
Saint Michael’s College
Saint Vincent College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah State University
Sewanee, The University of the South
Shepherd University
Shippensburg University
Siena College
Southern University and A&M College
Spelman College
St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. John’s University (NY)
State University of New York (Stony Brook)
Stevenson University
Syracuse University
Talladega College
Temple University
Tennessee State University
Towson University
Trinity Washington University
United States Naval Academy
University of Alabama
University of Connecticut
University of Dayton
University of Hartford
University of Kentucky
University of London (England)
University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland Baltimore County
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Mary Washington
University of Massachusetts
University of Memphis
University of Miami
University of Nebraska
University of North Carolina (Greensboro)
University of Pittsburgh
University of San Francisco
University of Tampa
University of Tennessee
University of the District of Columbia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University
Virginia Tech
Virginia Wesleyan College
Voorhees College
Wellesley College
West Virginia University
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Western Kentucky University
Westminster College (PA)
Widener University
 
 
On-line Store Grand Opening
Now you can order Carroll gear 24/7. Starting today you can get 25% off everything when you use code: SPIRIT21. This sale is active until April 30th. Stock up and save at the same time. Click here to view the new store.
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