Scholarship BallSaturday, February 27, 2021

Online event

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HOW TO WATCH THE

The 2021 Scholarship Ball will be available on:Main Event Viewing Page:

www.benedictine.edu/watchSB

ALTERNATE SITES TO WATCH THE BALLBenedictine College’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/BenedictineCollegeBenedictine College’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/benedictineKS

WATCH ON YOUR TVThe Scholarship Ball will be available on Benedictine College’s YouTube channel. YouTube is the best way to watch on your TV, and there are a few options for doing so.Smart TV or Streaming DeviceIf you have a streaming device (Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, etc.) or internet-enabled smart TV: 1. Open the YouTube app (not YouTube TV, just YouTube). 2. Within the YouTube app, go to Benedictine College’s channel (search for “Benedictine College”) and select the 2021 Scholarship Ball video.

BROADCAST TO YOUR TV FROM YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE Many tablets and smartphones can broadcast to a smart TV or streaming device. 1. Go to Benedictine College’s YouTube channel and open the video: 2021 Scholarship Ball. 2. While playing the video, select your device’s broadcast option. Depending on the device this may look different, but often looks like or .

3. Successfully broadcasting may pause the video, so you may need to press play to resume. 4. You will not be able to use your device for other purposes while broadcasting. We recommend not broadcasting from your smartphone, as you may wish to use your phone to make a donation or to interact during the event through chats or comments.

CONNECT LAPTOP TO TVMost TV’s have a port for an HDMI cable either on the back or on the side, and HDMI-enabled laptops can be connected to this port and play videos over the internet on the TV. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure your laptop is connected to a power outlet and has an internet connection. 2. Turn off your laptop and your TV. 3. Plug either end of the HDMI cable into one of your TV’s HDMI ports. Make note of the port’s label, usually something like “HDMI 1”. 4. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into your laptop’s HDMI port. 5. Turn on your TV and laptop. On your TV remote, press the Input (or Source) button and set the input source to the port where you plugged in the HDMI cable. 6. Your TV should play whatever is on your laptop’s screen. Depending on your computer’s configuration, you may need to adjust your settings to select the TV as your video and audio output. 7. On your laptop, open a modern browser such as Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge or Firefox, go to Benedictine College’s YouTube channel and open the 2021 Scholarship Ball video. Play the video in full-screen mode.

WATCH ON YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE

Watching the Scholarship Ball on a tablet or smartphone is similar to watching on a computer. Please visit www.benedictine.edu/watchSB to watch.We recommend not watching on your smartphone, as you may wish to use your phone to make a donation or to interact during the event through chats or comments.

If you have problems or questions:Online Support Guide: www.benedictine.edu/helpSBContact Support: webmaster@benedictine.edu

We recommend to start early in case you have technical difficulties so you do not miss any part of the program.

uch has happened since our last Scholarship Ball, but one thing has not changed: Faithful Ravens are uniting to make sure the mission of Benedictine College will make an impact on the world.

We are actually really excited about this year’s Scholarship Ball. For many of us, the best part of this night each year is getting to see what so many friends are up to. This year, the best part is that so many friends around the world can see what Benedictine College is up to.

The year 2020 was a challenge, to put it mildly. But it has been moving beyond words to see our faculty rise to the necessities of educating in a pandemic, our alumni rise to the occasion of serving in a pandemic, and our community grow closer together than ever.

Now it is time to focus our attention on the stars of tonight’s show: our students. These young people have spent their college years in challenging circumstances, and they have proven themselves to be remarkably resilient, willing to stand up for our mission, willing to sacrifice for each other, and willing to drop to their knees to pray for our future.

Thank you so much for making it possible for them to be at Benedictine College. Now, let their amazing accomplishments inspire you with hope for the future.

Forward Always Forward,

Stephen D. Minnis ’82

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Welcome

Lené Westerman ’85

Kevin ’79 and Colleen McGraw ’81 O’Malley&

2021 Scholarship Ball Co-Chairs

“Coming to Benedictine has opened many avenues that my family and I have never seen before. I would not be here without my scholarship.Benedictine College has gifted me a chance to become the first person in my family to attain a bachelor’s degree,

Jordan Malcom ’21

as well as live out my dreams as a college football player. My scholarship has opened my eyes to the purpose I have in life, and has also made me into the student leader I am today. If it wasn’t for Benedictine College, I don’t know where I would be today.

Sponsors

RAVEN

Alietia CaughronArchdiocese of Kansas City KS

Jeff Ellison/Ellison-Auxier Architects, Inc.

Larry ’60 and Tresa BuessingKevin ’79, G’97 and Colleen ’81 O’Malley/

O’Malley Beverage of Kansas

Stephen D.’82 and Amy ’84 MinnisTim and Helen ’88 Healy/

NET Ministries Donnell M. & Shelly A. Rehagen Family

Shamrock Trading CorporationStanley and Karen Sluder

Dr. Michael and Dr. Michella Stiles

COLLEGIATE

Please note: List includes sponsors as of February 22, 2021.

Country Club BankSean ’82 and Julie ’86 Doherty

Jerry ’77 and Bonnie KellyMichael P. ’82 and Theresa ’83 Murphy/

MHC Kenworth

Mount St. Scholastica MonasteryKathleen O’Brien

St. Benedict’s Abbey Lené Westerman ’85

HERITAGE

AramarkBKD

Blish-Mize CompanyJeffery and Lori Schuetz/

City Rent A TruckCommerce Bank

Covenant Occupational Health Tim Eckstein

Rick and Kathie ’80 DalzellDavid and LeAnn Egger

Exchange National Bank & Trust Co.FOCUS

Terrance ’69 and Irene GainerFr. Nathan Haverland ’05

Lawhon ConstructionJ. E. Dunn Construction

Larry JuricekMarty and Beth Krebs

Maur Hill-Mount AcademyMatt and Sheryl McAvoy

Michael S. Hundley Construction, Inc.MGP Ingredients, Inc.

Michael R. and Marlys HavertyKuckelman Torline Kirkland

Thomas McGee, L.C.Ernie & Susan Straub/

Straub ConstructionJeff and Elizabeth Thiede

UMB BankUnion State Bank/Bank of Atchison

Joan ’90 & Stephen ’91 Charbonneau/Verité

Rick and Renee ’87 Washburn/The Lash Lounge

Robert ’72 and Janet Wholey

Schedule of Events

INTRODUCTION John holt, FoX 4 news Co-AnChor

featuring Raven Regiment

GREATNESS VIDEO

PRAYER MAry’s Grotto

Fr. siMon BAker, osB

STUDENT HIGHLIGHT keenAn GrAeF ’21

STUDENT SPEAKER VIDEOMiGuel MonteClAro ’21

featuring ROTC and Raven Regiment

STUDENT HIGHLIGHTMAriAnne JenninGs ’21

STATE OF THE COLLEGE stephen D. Minnis ’82, presiDent

STUDENT HIGHLIGHTADriAnA AGuirre Cortes ’21

FUND-A-RAVEN

stuDent stories oF sCholArship

FAREWELLJohn holt, FoX 4 news Co-AnChor

Student Speaker

Miguel Monteclaro is a senior Political Science major who is the current Battalion Commander for the Pony Express Senior Army ROTC program. He is in charge of cadets from Benedictine College, Missouri Western State University, UMKC, Park University, Rockhurst University and Northwestern Missouri State University. His mission there is to ensure that all junior cadets are receiving the proper training and motivation they need to succeed as U.S. Army Officers.

Miguel came to Benedictine because he was attracted to both the strong faith life and the culture of hospitality and service extended to him during his visit. He was eager to emulate that experience for others and he has accomplished that goal while on campus and within the ROTC program.

Upon graduation in May, Miguel will be commissioned as a Field Artillery Officer in the Kansas Army National Guard. He will train at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, before returning to Kansas to serve as a platoon leader in Bravo Battery, 161st Field Artillery, Kansas Army National Guard. He also hopes to pursue a career as a state trooper with the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Fund-A-RavenFund-A-Raven will be different this year. The link to donate is

already open and you can go to:

www.FundARaven.comor scan this QR code with your smart phone camera

to open the link

Benedictine is my choice over other colleges because it is truly one of a kind. One of the most unique things which I admire about Benedictine is how involved its Catholic identity is in the Art Department, my specific area of study. There’s no other college where I could study art as a touchpoint between us and God, in such an encouraging atmosphere. Benedictine has played a very important role in my family. Since my older sister began attending Benedictine, my family has fallen in love with it. Receiving scholarships to Benedictine has allowed my sister and me to receive the Catholic collegiate education we had always wanted, and could not have received anywhere else.

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Rachel Segura ’21

Featured Students

Adriana Aguirre Cortes ’21

Keenan Graef ’21

Marianne Jennings ’21

Many Thanks

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND SPECIAL GRATITUDE TO:

John Holt Master of Ceremonies

Miguel Monteclaro ’21Student Speaker

Keenan Graef ’21, Marianne Jennings ’21, Adriana Aguirre Cortes ’21

Featured Students

Sean York, Band DirectorBenedictine College Raven Regiment

Benedictine College R.O.T.C.

Modern Litho Printing Company

RICOH, USA

Grant Company

SpeedPro Print

Our wonderful Benedictine community!

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