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Trojan Tribune Fall 2017
Alums Coordinate Reunion
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Golfing & Evening of Fellowship Held Sept. 23rd
When friends start talking, things come to life. That’s what
happened late this summer when Stefanie Wusterbarth Brown, 1987 and
Andy Raih, 1984, got together and decided to organize an all school
reunion for September 23rd. The day was planned to coincide with
the annual James Dean Festival in hopes that Bennett /St. Paul
alumni may be in town.
The day started with a golf scramble held at the Elks Country
Club in Marion. Golfers battled the heat to claim victory on the
day.
The evening gathering was held at the Plymouth Club in Marion.
New owners (and alums), Derek Brown, 1992, and Stefanie Wusterbarth
Brown provided a band for the evening. Donated items were raffled
off with the proceeds being donated to St. Paul Catholic School. It
was an evening filled with the sharing of stories, catching up with
one another and the discussion of plans for future events.
Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making the reunion
happen and to those who attended. It was a day and evening full of
friends, old and new, and the sharing of pride in a common
foundation.
(More photos from this event on page 4)
A Newsletter for Alumni & Friends of St. Paul / Bennett
Catholic School
St. Paul Catholic School
1009 W Kem Road
Marion, IN 46952
765-662-2883
www.stpaulcatholicmarion.org
School Mission
St. Paul Parish is committed to handing on
the faith to its children and toward that
end, we shall provide our students with a
Catholic education which is dedicated to
preparing them academically and spiritually
for life's challenges.
Bennett/St. Paul Reunion Held
State Tax Credit for Contributions
St. Paul Hosts Camp Invention
Alumni Updates
Student To Student Hurricane Relief
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A Message from
Father
Weisenberger
November 1 is the Solemnity of All
Saints. On this day we remember
countless holy men and women who
have gone before us into the glory of
eternal life. Usually when we hear the
word “saint” we think of people whom
the Church has canonized. However,
November 1 reminds us that there are
numerous saints whom the Church has
not canonized, for example, our family
members who showed us how to live
holy lives. This day also reminds us
that being holy, being a saint, is the
basic calling, vocation of every one of
us. People will sometimes say, “I am
no saint.” I typically respond by saying
that I hope he/she is. Ultimately we
are either saints and with God for all
eternity or in hell. Being a saint is
what God wants for everyone. Of
course when someone says, “I am no
saint” that person means that he/she
is not perfect. None of the saints
were perfect either. We are not called
to perfection but to holiness. This
newsletter contains a great deal of
information about the academic
opportunities available to our students
and I am very happy that we are an
excellent school in terms of academics.
For me, however, it is even more
important that we are able to help
our students to grow in holiness, to
become saints.
Indiana School Scholarship Tax Credit Program Benefits
Students & Donors
The words ‘school choice’ can mean many things. To many parents
in Indiana they mean the ability to enroll their children in the
school that best fits their individual child, whether that is a
public, charter, private or home school. Over the course of time,
more families are taking ownership of their children’s education
and exploring the options available to them. The school choice
programs in Indiana help to make the choice of private school
affordable for everyone.
In 2010, Indiana launched a tax credit program to help low-and
middle-income families access the right school for their children’s
needs. Indiana’s Tax Credit Scholarship Program provides tuition
assistance to qualifying students at non-public schools. The funds
are provided from state approved non-profits known as SGOs or
Scholarship Granting Organizations. An SGO is a state-designated
501(c)(3) that accepts donations from individuals and/or
corporations that are used to award scholarships to Indiana
children. It is important to understand that SGOs provide a large
opportunity for not only schools like St. Paul, but also any
individual or corporation who donates to it. In addition to
existing federal deductions, individual or corporate donors may
receive a 50 percent Indiana state tax credit for their donation.
There is no limit to how much a donor may give; however, there is a
limit to the tax credits available in a fiscal year. During this
fiscal year, which began July 1, 2017, there is $12.5 million
available in tax credits. As of October 5, 2017, nearly $5.5
million in credits have already been awarded.
St. Paul partners with the Institute for Quality Education (IQE)
as our official SGO. By donating to IQE and designating your
donation to St. Paul Catholic School, you will help to provide
needs-based scholarships to eligible St.
Paul students. Here’s a closer look at how it works.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith make a $1,000 donation to IQE designating St.
Paul to receive their gift. This gift is then used to award
scholarships to students who meet eligibility requirements to
attend St. Paul. The tax credit for Mr. and Mrs. Smith is
illustrated below.
Donation Amount $1,000
Indiana State Tax Credit $ 500
(50% of the donation amount)
Federal Tax Deduction* $ 300
(This assumes a 30% tax bracket for Mr. and Mrs. Smith.)
Estimated Tax Savings for Mr. & Mrs. Smith $ 800
Estimated After-Tax Savings Cost of Donation $ 200
*Please consult with your tax advisor for your specific
situation. This is for illustration purposes only. Your gift to an
SGO is tax deductible to the full extent of the federal charitable
tax laws.
How can you help children attend St. Paul Catholic School
through an Indiana Tax Credit Scholarship? Here’s how:
Make a gift by cash or check by downloading and completing a
donation form from www.stpaulcatholicmarion.org/sgo-giving. Mail it
with your gift to the address listed.
Make a gift by credit card by visiting
https://sgo.i4qed.org/donate.
Make a gift of stock by visiting the site above or contacting
Karen Browder, St. Paul Business Manager, at 765-664-6345.
Indiana’s School Choice Programs provide families the
opportunity to choose a school environment that is best for their
child. Now you have the opportunity to help a child who has made
their choice St. Paul.
The number of
non-Catholic
students at
St. Paul is
increasing.
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A Message from
Principal Cindy
Mauman
My grandma always said to me, ‘As you
get older time goes by faster’. It is so
true. Here we are at the end of the first
quarter of this school year. Where did
the 90 days go? Students and teachers
return anxious for a new year and
refreshed by their summer break. Now
they are anxious for fall break. After
much too much testing, getting back
into the school routine and tackling a
grade level harder in their school work,
it is time for a few days to slow down
and again refresh. I found a prayer about
Autumn Days which says, ‘… there is a
time for everything: there is a time for
dying and a time for rising. We need
courage to enter into the transformation
process.’ I think change is difficult for
most of us. For children who enter
school in August, they must adapt to a
new teacher, perhaps new students in
their room and increased expectations
as they enter a new grade level. Teachers
must adapt to a whole new group of
personalities and the needs of their
new students and parents. The final lines
of the prayer say, ‘May we allow our
experience of autumn to speak to us of
necessary change and growth. Grant us
an openness to the continuous process
of letting go and moving on that is a
part of the human condition. We are
grateful that you are our faithful
companion on this journey.’ I wish you
a joyful transformation as you accept
change and growth in your life this
autumn.
ST. PAUL STUDENTS TODAY
Kindergarteners are excited for their apple tasting as part of
learning about the letter A.
Buddy Reading pairs students together to enhance their
skills.
Students shared in the solar eclipse with both activities in and
out of the classroom.
4/5 Year-old Preschoolers went on a safari
throughout the school.
3rd graders worked together to “save a
worm.”.
Kindergarten through 2nd grade worked to see who
could make the largest bubble in science class. 2nd graders get
to know one
another on the first day of school.
Above: 6th grade students work to classify seeds.
1st graders learn about setting, characters and plot of a
story.
Left: As part of technology learning, guest speaker (and alum)
Mark Mooney, 2009,
shares, with 5th graders, information about technology
careers.
Creativity abounds in 3/4 Year-old
Preschool.
Check out our
new website!
www.stpaulcatholicmarion.org
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Update your status!
Share news of your marriage, new child, awards, graduations
& location. Please provide information on those who have passed
away. All information may be
emailed to [email protected].
ALUMNI THIS & THAT The year listed for alumni is the last
year the class the individual was a member of attended St.
Paul/Bennett.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
Marilyn Beck Dever-Miles, 1956, is retired from teaching
after 52 years of teaching English, history and speech.
She taught for two years at Bennett High School, 34 years
at Manual High School and 16 years at Roncalli High
School. She shared that this summer she attended a
former student’s graduation from the Naval Academy in
Annapolis, MD. She resides in Indianapolis, IN.
Diana “Lynn” Davis Jenkins, 1965, is retired from Family
Service Society Inc. She resides in Edgewater, FL with her
husband Michael.
Susan Berger Hamrick, 1971, is a retired speech
pathologist/school district administrator. She resides in
Bryson City, NC with her husband Michael.
Julie Ehrlich Watson, 1983, is a teacher in Texas City, TX.
IN MEMORY
Paul Dwyer,1952, passed away February 16,
2017.
Sally Rusby, 1958, passed away August 1, 2017.
Clarinda Merritt, 1969, passed away June 28, 2017.
All School Reunion Photos
WEDDING BELLS
Susan Berger Hamrick, 1971, married Dr. Michael Hamrick
on May 19, 2017.
In 1 John 3:16-18, we are called to love with action. Students
and staff wanted to do just that to aid those in areas affected by
the recent hurricanes. Led by the Student Ambassadors, the St. Paul
joined forces with other Catholic schools across the United States
to help by raising funds. Students and staff were encouraged to
find ways to earn at least $1.00 to donate. The money raised was
sent to the National Catholic Educational Association as part of
their Student to Student relief drive. This drive was designed to
help rebuild, re-open and re-enroll students in Catholic schools in
the affected areas. Students and staff raised $233, which is 1.5
times the amount of their goal!
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St. Paul Hosts Camp Invention This summer during the week of
June 9th St. Paul offered Camp Invention, a STEM based camp. During
this week children in grades K-5 were immersed in hands on projects
that challenged and encouraged them to be creative thinkers and
problem solvers. Projects were divided into four modules that
promoted
teamwork, innovation, entrepreneurship and a program of the
National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Camp Invention provided all the materials and lessons for the
week. The modules were taught by four St. Paul teachers, Sherri
Strickland, Amie Mooney, Robin Beardsley, and Michelle Khalouf. Two
high school student counselor interns, Jessica and Olivia Mooney,
led the campers through all daily activities. Middle school
Counselors in Training, Jaden Sebastian and Elliot Fongers,
assisted the instructors, interns, and campers. We also had parent
volunteers that helped all around, Mrs. Bunker, Mrs. Hutchinson,
and Miss Cravens. We would not have been
as successful without all of the people who pitched in to
help.
The feedback from parents, students and teachers was extremely
positive so we will be having Camp Invention here at St. Paul
Catholic School in June 2018! Thanks to all those that participated
and helped make this a successful camp for our children.
Keep us updated!
Please update your contact
information if you move and
include a note telling us a little
about what you are doing now.
Cut out this slip and mail it to us at
the address below. You are also
welcome to update your
information by contacting
Kelly Scher by calling
765-662-2883 ext. 110
or emailing
[email protected].
Please check: I am a(n) Alumnus/a Parishioner Friend of St.
Paul
___ Mr. ___ Mrs. ___ Ms. ___ Dr. ___ Fr. ___ Sr.
First Name Maiden Name (if applicable) Last Name Street Address
City State Zip Code Home Phone Cell Phone Email St. Paul/Bennett
Graduation Year Last Grade Attended at St. Paul/Bennett
Occupation/Title Employer Matching Employer Y N Spouse Alumnus/a Y
(Year _____) N Child Age Child Age Child Age Child Age
SAVE THE DATE 33rd St. Paul Auction Friday, May 11, 2018
Check the Winter 2018 Newsletter for details.
Bring Yourself OR Team of up to 8
$10 per person (21 & over please)
Trivia Round Sponsorships - $25 per round
Reserve your spot by Jan. 23, 2018
Call 765-662-2883 ext. 110
Sat. - Jan. 27, 2018
Doors open at 6 p.m. Trivia at 7 p.m.
McCarthy Hall
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ST. PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
1009 W KEM ROAD
MARION, IN 46952
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Upcoming Events Oct. 25 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 26 & 27 Fall Break - No School
Nov. 10 Veteran’s Day Program; 8:45 a.m.
Nov. 14 Dine to Donate at Moe’s Southwest Grill in Marion,
IN
Nov. 15 St. Paul Preschool Thanksgiving Program; 12:00 p.m.
Nov. 20 School Thanksgiving Program at IWU Phillippe Performing
Arts Center; 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 22 - 24 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 20 -Jan. 2 Christmas Break - No School
Jan. 11 PTO Meeting; 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 27 Trivia Night; 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 28-Feb. 3 National Catholic Schools Week
