The Sacred Heart Cathedral School Class of 2013 is the fifty-seventh graduating class at SHCS! The graduates gathered with family and friends on May 16, 2013 at the Knoxville Hilton for a breakfast buffet, video presentation and academic awards ceremony.

The Baccalaureate Mass was held at Sacred Heart Cathedral later that evening. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2013 and best wishes from the entire SHCS community for continued success in all future endeavors!

Sacred  Heart  Class  of  2013

JULIA  NEWMAN

Co-Recipient of the Principal’s Award

ELLA  CATHEY

Co-Recipient of the Principal’s Award

JOSEPH  HEALY

Recipient of the Sr. Georgeanna Mankel Award

A newsletter for the SHCS community SUMMER ISSUE 2013

ACTIONSImportant  

Upcoming  Dates:• • •

August 6 | Teacher In-Service

August 9 | Information Day 10:00-11:30am; Gym

August 11 | New Family Night

August 12 | First Day of School

August 15 | All School Mass Assumption of the Virgin Mary

August 19 | First Full Day of Kindergarten

August 22 | K-5 Parent Orientation; 6:00pm

August 27 | 6-8 Parent Orientation; 6:00pm

September 2 | Labor Day No school for staff & students

September 13 | Early Dismissal; 11:30am; Diocesan 25th

Anniversary

by Sedonna Prater• • •

DEAR PARENTS,

AS MOST OF YOU ALREADY KNOW, THIS IS MY LAST YEAR AS THE PRINCIPAL OF SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL SCHOOL...

I will be entering a new position with the Diocese of Knoxville as the Diocesan Director of Curriculum and Instruction. As I write this farewell letter to our Sacred Heart community, I can’t help but reflect on the many blessings I have received during the past twenty years from being a part of this outstanding school. To say Sacred Heart is a special place is an understatement! In the send off to our eighth grade graduates, I reminded them that when they started school they had to learn their A, B, C’s. So now as they end their time at SHCS, I encouraged them to always remember their A, B, C’s. Letter A represents appreciation. Sacred Heart appreciates our families' constant support of Catholic school education. It's value is immeasurable and far beyond anything that money can buy. As a school we appreciate the sacrifices parents, grandparents and

others have made to make Catholic education possible and to afford us the support to deliver the highest caliber of school programs. Letter B is for the word believe. Believe in the Lord’s word, the one truth and the path to our salvation. Believe in the ability to use our God-given gifts to meet challenges, to set and accomplish goals, and to serve others. Believe that all things are possible in the Lord. Believe in the power of prayer. St. Teresa of Avila said:

Letter C stands for Christ. Christ must remain the center of our lives. Over the years, I have had the privilege to observe the “Body of Christ” at work. Our community is a faith-filled community willing to use our unique and

special gifts to serve and love each other. I also decided that in saying farewell, C should stand for something a little more modern. The texting abbreviation "C-ya" came to mind. I want to say I will "C-ya." I will C-ya in Church and around our community. I will C-ya as Sacred Heart Cathedral School continues in its tradition of excellence. Remember your A, B, C’s! Thank you for the support you have shown our school and thank you for the support you have personally given me. Sacred Heart Cathedral School will forever be in my heart. Thank you for the past sixteen years!

In Christ’s love, Sedonna J. Prater Principal

From  the  Principal...

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Christ has no body now, but yours.

No hands, no feet on earth, but yours.

Yours are the eyes through which

Christ looks compassion into the world.

Yours are the feetwith which Christ walks to

do good.

The  Advanc-­‐Ed  accreditation  team  visited  SHCS  on  May  1-­‐2  to  review  the  school  and  the  strategic  plan.  The  consensus  of  the  team  “is  that  Sacred  Heart  Cathedral  School  is  an  excellent  school  that  fully  and  completely  meets  its  mission  of  educating  the  whole  child  in  a  Catholic,  Christ-­‐centered  environment    with  the  ultimate  goal  of  developing  students  to  their  full  potential  and  to  a  life  of  service.  It  will  be  an  exciting  future  as  the  school  works  its  way  through  the  very  well  developed  and  measurable  strategic  plan  for  the  next  Give  years.”  

Learn  more  by  visiting  www.shcschool.org  and  viewing  the  Executive  Summary  and  School  Improvement  Strategic  Plan.

The  President's  Education  Awards  Program,  sponsored  by  the  U.  S.  Department  of  Education,  in  partnership  with  the  National  Association  of  Elementary  School  Principals,  was  developed  to  help  principals  recognize  and  honor  those  students  who  have  achieved  high  academic  goals  by  their  hard  work  and  dedication  to  learning.  Those  earning  this  award  are:

Kate Albritton, Carter Anderson, Daniela Avalos, Faith Barré, Delaney Brennan, Ella Cathey, Jake Coffey, Anna DuPree, Daisy Flomberg, Sydney Glasgow, Ally Hollenkamp, Beau Hollin, Sarah Holt, Alex Iman, Raphael Jones, Ashton Kelley, Andrea Linares, Jacob Lorino, Katie Lyne, Erin Mancini, Kaitlyn Marlowe, Margaret

McCarty, Grant McKeown, Mason McMillan, Hunter Millsaps, Trace Molzon, Noah Monarrez, Morgan Murphy, Julia Newman, Stewart Preston, Emily Radney, Lindsey Robinson, Andrew Roulier, Ally Russo, Anya Wegryn, Morgan White, Gracie Whitt, Natalie Widmer, and Ashley Wilkinson.

GRADUATION  AWARDS: CLASS  OF  2013

JACOB  LORINO  and  KAITLYN  MARLOWE

Recipients of the Sacred Heart Cathedral School Home and School Award

GEORDE  GOODWYN  and  ANYA  WEGRYN

Recipients of the Monsignor Edward Dolan Award

PRESIDENT’S  AWARD  FOR  ACADEMIC  EXCELLENCE

8th  Grade  Rose  Award  WinnersCREDITS  

Pastor The Very Reverend

David A. Boettner, V.G. Rector, Sacred Heart

Cathedral

Principal Sedonna J. Prater

Editor Pam Rhoades

Development Joni Punch

Photos courtesy of Big Orange Professional

Photography, Dan Barile Photography, and Pam

Rhoades

ACTIONS is published by the Office of Development and Communications for its

students, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff

and friends.

Contact us at Sacred Heart Cathedral School,

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THE UPWARD TREND PROGRAM RECOGNIZES MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMICS, SERVICE, AND LEADERSHIP. THE ROSE AWARDS PROMOTE, SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE THE EFFORTS OF STUDENTS EACH NINE-WEEK TERM. THIS SEMESTER’S RECIPIENTS ARE:

Kate Albritton, Gemma Amrein, Carter Anderson, Daniela Avalos, Faith Barre, Delaney Brennan, Ella Cathey, Jake Coffey, Anna DuPree, Jessica Dutkosky, Daisy Flomberg, Sydney Glasgow, Georde Goodwyn, Annie Graham, Joseph Healy, Ally Hollenkamp, Sarah Holt, Alex Iman, Ailis Ito, Raphael Jones, Ashton Kelley, Andrea Linares, Erin Mancini, Kaitlyn Marlowe, Margaret McCarty, Grant McKeown, Gill McMillan, Hunter Millsaps, Noah Monarrez, Morgan Murphy, Julia Newman, Stewart Preston, Emily Radney, Andrew Roulier, Ally Russo, Anya Wegryn, Morgan White, Gracie Whitt, Natalie Widmer, and Ashley Wilkinson.

TOP  NOTCH  EAGLESTwenty-seven seventh grade students

qualified to participate in the 32nd Annual Talent Search sponsored by the Duke

University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP). Students chose to take either

the SAT or ACT test during second semester.

Grand Recognition winners were Walker Smith and Rachel Rigsby (pictured above).

Earning State Recognition were Charlie Baker, Josie Boder, Collin Callis, Meg Cathey, Liz Eapen, Christian Fox, Shannon Harold, Adam Kabbani, Olivia Peters, and Anna Ward.

by Joni PunchDirector of Development

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND CALL YOUR GOLFING BUDDIES! IT’S TIME FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL SHCS FALL GOLF CLASSIC!

Join us on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Egwani Farms Golf Club for a 10:00am shotgun start.

The Fall Golf Classic is sponsored by the SHCS Development office and MASH (Men at Sacred Heart).

The Fall Golf Classic benefits the Sacred Heart Cathedral School Endowment Fund. A contribution to the Endowment Fund is a gift to future generations and ensures that a

Catholic education at SHCS remains available and affordable for the children and families of our community.

There are many ways to get involved! Everyone’s help is needed to make this tournament a success: donors, volunteers, and GOLFERS! Contact the Development office at 558.4136 or email jpunch@shcknox.org. Register online at www.shcschool.org and click on Support SHCS.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SHCS  FALL  GOLF  CLASSIC

1. Maroon Sponsor $5,000

2. Eagle Sponsor $2,500

3. Putting Green Sponsor $1,500

4. Birdie Sponsor $1,000

5. Hole Sponsor $250

6. Cart Sponsor $100

The 2013 SHCS Dinner Auction was held on April 20th at Lighthouse Knoxville and was a tremendous success! Many thanks to everyone involved for a fabulous event. From the delicious appetizers & cocktails to the awesome food and decorations, auction items, emcee and auctioneer, we couldn't have asked for more. The attendees were the most enthusiastic we've had, and the band got everyone kicking up their heels. The Auction Committee is truly grateful. Money raised from the event help provide the school with instructional materials, funds for field trips, educational software and teacher support. We are already looking forward to next year’s fantastic Sacred Heart event! ~ Nicole Noe & Ginger Holt

L to R: Emcee Kristin Farley WATE-TV, SHCS Development Director Joni Punch, Auction Co-Chairs Nicole Noe and Ginger Holt

SCENES  FROM  SACRED  HEART

NEW YORK BOUND

Congratulations to 8th grade

student, Morgan

Murphy, for winning a

Silver Key for her 3-D Shoe

Sculpture “Heart and

Sole” in the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards out of 230,000 submitted works! Way to go

Morgan on this great achievement!

2013-14 HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Cindy Brennan

PAST PRESIDENT Michelle Bellinghausen

VICE PRESIDENTAndrea Williams

SECRETARY Zsuzsi Roth

TREASURER Allison Ward

FACULTY REP Rachael Burr

HSA Committees SHCS relies heavily on parent volunteers. Please consider serving in one of the following areas:

Clinic First Impressions Eagle Cafe Spiritwear Dinner Auction

Email Cindy at nybrennan@yahoo.com

LITTLE ENTREPRENEURS:

Second Grade conducted a “Market Day” where each student set up their own business and bought and sold goods.

YOUNG SCIENTISTS:

Winners of this year’s 5th grade science fair display their ribbons.

GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY:

Fr. Randy Stice blesses ceramic First Communion crosses second graders made in art class.

WILLIAMSBURG:

Middle School teacher, Mr. Davis Bodie with his group outside Monticello in Charlottesville, VA on their way to Wiliamsburg on the annual 8th grade field trip.

Last  All-­‐School  Mass  of  2012-­‐13SHCS  FACULTY  ANNIVERSARIES5 Years: James Manning (Young Folks), Rhae Nell Poteet (Middle School)

10 Years: Mary Jo Martin (Instructional Assistant)

15 Years: Phyllis Griffith (Cafe), Nancy Macrae (Middle School), Lisa Maki (4th Grade), Anita

Medlock (Student Resources), Mary Metz (Front Office), and Silvia

Vogler (Spanish)

20 Years: Sybil Caywood (Instructional Assistant), Toni Lamb (Instructional Assistant)

25 Years: Sharron Chimley

(Instructional Assistant)

Departing Staff: Toni Lamb (Instructional Assistant), Melody

McGee (P.E.), Sr. Maureen Ouma (Middle School), Kathy

McGranaghan (Middle School), Marissa Traer (Middle School), Britton Sanders (Middle School), Sharron Chimley (Instructional Assistant), Sedonna Prater (Principal)

STUDENTS  AND  STAFF  CELEBRATE  A  SUCCESSFUL  SCHOOL  YEAR  AND  SAY  FAREWELL  TO  MRS.  PRATER

2013-­‐14  NEW  STAFF

SARAH TRENTPrincipal

KATIE COBBFourth Grade

ASHLEY WATTSFifth Grade

KATHY McCARTERMiddle School Language

ArtsSHANNON BRISELDENMiddle School Math

Fr. David Boettner celebrated the final all-school mass on Friday, May 24, 2013. Following mass, the annual recognition of faculty anniversaries took place. Pictured above L to R, 15 Year Staff: Lisa Maki, Phyllis Griffith, Nancy Macrae, Sedonna Prater, Fr. David Boettner, Silvia Vogler, Anita Medlock, and Mary Metz.

MEET THE NEW ADMINISTRATIONSarah Trent, SHCS Principal, has over 20 years of educational experience most recently as Assistant Principal at Holy Family Catholic School in Jacksonville, FL. Mrs. Trent was also the Academic Dean and Director of Learning Resources at Bishop Kenny High School. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, a Master of Education in Learning Disabilities, and a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Lisa Maki, Assistant Principal, is certified by the State Department of Education in the Tennessee State Framework for Evaluation and Professional Growth. She holds her degree from Kent State with a dual certification in Special Education in Hearing Impaired and Elementary Education. She is a Professional Certified Catechist through the Diocese of Knoxville and is also seeking an advanced degree in Education Administration and Leadership.

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AN EVENING WITH HARRISON SMITH

On February 25th, the Sacred Heart Cathedral Community welcomed home NFL Minnesota Viking, Harrison Smith. Over 200 people gathered in the Sacred

Heart gymnasium to honor the Sacred Heart graduate and raise money for the SHCS Annual Fund. Dr. Jerry Punch from ESPN moderated the event in which Harrison shared stories of growing up at Sacred Heart, attending Knoxville Catholic and Notre Dame.

The event also launched the Harrison Smith Scholarship, and this spring, rising eighth grade student Ian Sauter was chosen as the first recipient of the Harrison Smith Scholarship.It was awarded to Ian based on his

strong leadership, outstanding character, high academic performance and service to others.

Ian  Sauter  Wins  Harrison  Smith  Award

SAVE THE DATE!September 27, 201313th Annual SHCS Fall Golf ClassicRegister at www.shcschool.org

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Mrs. Sedonna Prater, Ian Sauter, and Fr. David Boettner

Harrison Smith and Dr. Jerry Punch