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S A I N T P A U L ’ S S C H O O L
C O V I N G T O N , L O U I S I A N A
LUMINARIES
The Saint Paul’s tradition continues with the Christmas Luminaries that the Christian Brothers
originally brought to our school. Students, teachers and parents put many hours into the preparation of this magnificent event. Viewers anxiously await the new message each year that appears in Hunter Stadium. At this time of year, the message of “Paix” or Peace was extremely
fitting as well as the 13-0 message to reflect the unbelievable undefeated season our New Orleans Saints are having. We honor the traditions of our Christian Brothers with this event and we wish
you a safe and joyful holiday season.
WHO DAT 13-0 Student Council members help with
luminaries in Hunter Stadium
The Babcocks made a family affair of the Luminaries. Liam, a Saint Paul’s graduate of 2008, and his mother Maureen help to light candles. They are the brother and mom of our current Student Council President
Colin Babcock.
CELEBRITY WAITERS’ DINNER
March 18, 2010
Broadway Musicals
For more information, call the Development Office at 8923200, ext.
1270
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W O L F T R A C K S
Give thanks to God with Mary for the great things he has done in
her. Look upon her as the masterpiece from God’s hands and ask him to free you from everything that might
contribute to make you fall into the least fault.
Med 82.3
FOOD DRIVE
Each year around the Thanksgiving season, students at Saint Paul’s all pitch in for a local tradition, our food drive. We are known to be a huge contributor to our local food bank, and this year was no exception. As a school we donated over fifteen truckloads of cans, and we collected everything from peas and green beans to rice and canned cranberry sauce. This drive really centers on the key principles of why Saint Paul’s exists. A Lasallian school is called to do more than to teach; they are to develop and impact the students and community. This food drive is a concrete example on how the Wolves are fulfilling the Lasallian Principal concern for the poor and social justice. Everyone at Saint Paul’s gets involved in the drive in one way or another. Most of the teachers even offer a few incentive points to attract even more involvement in the effort. Pictured above are Saint Paul’s students working hard to organize the seem-ingly never-ending sea of cans.
This article was written by Junior Harrison Richard.
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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
April 23rd Joseph. A. Champagne, Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament
April (TBA) Career Day (Seniors & Juniors)
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
AQUA WOLVES Congratulations to all AquaWolves who swam in the Metro Championships this month. They finished fourth with 201 points which is the Wolves highest finish ever in this meet. Senior Team Captain Colin Babcock led the team with two Metro wins in the 200 yard individual medley [1:56.42] and the 100 yard breaststroke in a team record and Consideration All-American qualifying time of 59.18. Our 200 freestyle relay of Babcock, Patrick deSilva, Gavin Breaux and Christian White placed second with a team record 1:33.91, and our 400 free relay of Babcock, Breaux, White and Daniel Spell placed third. Both relays make the All-Metro team.
GRAY WOLVES P A G E 4 S A I N T P A U L ’ S S C H O O L
On the first Friday of every month, the Gray Wolves meet at Beck ‘N Call Restaurant in downtown Covington for what always amounts to a great time to catch up with one another on what is going on in our lives today and relive those special days at Saint Paul’s. Everyone always has a good time.
Seated (L to R): Ronnie Melancon, ’59; Br. Alfred Baltz, FSC; Frank Fouchi, ’56; Ron Blereau, ’60; Freeman McGlothlin, ’59 and Jimmy Dykes, ’61 Alumni Director Standing (Middle Row L to R): Jens Madsen, ’60; Gary Poirier, ’71; Larry Kyte, ’57; Bob Pecunia, ’61; Archie Julian, ’59; Leo Bourgeios, ’59 and Allen Seither, ’59. Standing (Last Row L to R): Jim Overstreet, ’58; Sydney Gale, ’59; Larry Leonard, ’60; Warren Privette, ’59 and Chuck Harrington, ‘59
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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
CROSS COUNTRY Saint Paul's Cross Country Team recently held an awards banquet to honor the members of the team. Seniors Ethan Mizell and Matt Mouton were recognized for outstanding accomplishments of being selected to the All District, All Metro, and All State Cross Country Teams for the 2009 season. Terryl Chatham, Bud Weiss, and Myrle Wiggins served as coaches for the team.
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].
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LASALLIAN SEMINAR
Seated (L - R): Jimmy Dykes, ’61 Alumni Director; Bob Penick, ’65; Matt Hardey, ’69 President; Steve Haller, ’70 and Larry Kyte, ‘57 Standing (L – R): Andy LeBlanc, ’70; Josh Molina, ’02; Robby Ruel, ’77 President of South Shore Chapter; Barry Bacon, ’92; Josh McGehee, ’92 Secretary; Vincent Cangiamilla, ‘03 and John Curren, ’92 Vice-President
LaSallian Spirit Seminar for Members of Alumni Board On Dec. 14, 2009, Charlie Legendre, SPS Campus Minister, and fellow faculty members; Gene Bennett, Brian Logarbo, Luke Barwick and retired Christian Brother John Fairfax conducted a half day seminar for members of the Alumni Board on the LaSallian spirit and tradition developed by the Founder, St. John Baptist DeLaSalle. Matt Hardey, President of the Alumni Association, suggested to the alumni board that the Alumni Association’s Mission Statement has the LaSallian spirit and tradition as its core principal. As such, it was important for all alums to learn the five LaSallian core principals that make up this spirit and tradition. You can view these principals on the Alumni website under LaSallian Core Principles.
Alumni Fishing Rodeo
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W O L F T R A C K S
Renaissance Board S P O T L I G H T
As your distress increases, so does God’s mercy towards you increase and abound. Lrtter 108
Adrianne Baumgartner Adrianne Landry Baumgartner has been a member of Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson since 1978 with a litigation practice in the areas of personal injury and insurance defense. She has tried numerous judge and jury trials representing many personal lines and commercial carriers along with their insureds in automobile and
premise liability cases. She has represented State Farm since 1978. Initially practicing in the New Orleans office she opened the firm’s Covington office. At the present time she manages the Covington office which has grown to eight attorneys. Adrianne has been a member of numerous bar organizations including the Covington, New Orleans and Louisiana Bar Association. She serves on the Nominating Committee for the Louisiana State Bar Association as well as the Legislation Committee. She has served as a hearing officer for the Louisiana Disciplinary Board and is presently serving as a probation officer and fee dispute arbitrator. She has been active with the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel and served as its president in 2004-2005. She is a member of the Association of Defense Attorneys, serving on the Executive Board from 2002 to 2005. She is also active in the Defense Research Institute. She is presently serving on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. She previously served on the Executive Council for LABI. She is a member of the West St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the Board of Directors of “Support our War Heroes”. She is married to Robert P. Baumgartner and they have four children: Sam, Maggie, Will and Luke. She has been active in local activities having served on the Saint Peter Parish School Board and the Stewardship Committee. She is a lector at Saint Peter Catholic Church. She is a member of the Renaissance Board at Saint Paul’s School because the Christian Brothers and the education that they have provided to her father, brothers and sons is everything a parent wants. Being the best in the business world one would want to be successful, but also be well rounded with the background that a Lasallian education provides to our sons. I beam with pride when I see my sons able to hold a conversation with an adult and to be the first to extend their hands. My oldest son wrote me from Parris Island that he was surviving due to the Brothers because they had taught him manners and how to say: “ Yes, sir.” It was second nature to have his shirt tucked in and to be on time. Being on the Renaissance Board is a way for me to give back to this wonderful school.
The Athletic Department website is up and running and filled with up to date information on all sports offered at Saint Paul’s School. Thanks to Joey Michel for creating such a wonderful venue for all to see. Please visit the website at www.stpaulswolves.com. It is amazing!
Alumni: Send us your news! Let us know what is new with you. Email
Alumni Director Jimmy Dykes ‘61
Wolf Tracks is a publication of Saint Paul’s
School in Covington, Louisiana. A Christian
Brothers school for boys, grades 8-12.
Publisher Karen Celestin Whiteside
(985) 892-3200 x1273
Contributing Editor Karen Hebert
Contributors Jimmy Dykes ‘61
Norma Richard
Joey Michel
The strength of the Wolf is in the Pack
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.
The Saint Paul’s family mourns the loss of
Brian McGinty Class of 1976
