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20 Years in the Making - A Look Back at Special Moments From Our Past - Saint Matthew Catholic Church and School
T H E M A G A Z I N E O F S A I N T M AT T H E W S C H O O L

Volume 3, Issue 2

                    CORDE LEONIS                        Spring 2021
                                                                                                              —Proverbs 30:30

    20 Years in
    the Making
    A Look Back at Special
    Moments From Our Past
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                    2021 MANE EVENT             FA R E W E L L C L A S S O F 2 0 2 1         MEDICAL ALUMNI

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PRINCIPAL’S LETTER
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                                                                                                                           CORDE LEONIS
                                                                                                                           VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2

                                                                                                                           PASTOR
                                                                                                                           Fr. Mark Sappenfield

                                                                                                                           PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                                           Tim Forbes
                                                                                                                                                                                                             2021 mane event
                                                                                                                           ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
                                                                                                                           Sarah Lawson

                                                                                                                           DIRECTOR OF
                                                                                                                           ADVANCEMENT
                                                                                                                           Lori Bellante
                                                                                                                                                        W     hen planning the 20 year anniversary of the Mane Event, a vision of bringing the event back to the school campus
                                                                                                                                                              was the goal. We looked forward to hearing the sounds of chatter and laughter while friends caught up, watching
                                                                                                                                                        bidders battle over silent auction items, tasting the delicious food & drink to be served, listening to the auctioneer
                                                                                                                           PRE-KINDERGARTEN
                                                                                                                           DIRECTOR
                                                                                                                                                        tempt live auction participants, and experiencing the overwhelming amount of school spirit present on that evening.
                                                                                                                           Holly Ledieu

                                                                                                                           DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS           Unfortunately the reality of the pandemic with social distancing                 Mane Event Chairs: Beth Scott and Lauren Hayden
                                                                                                                           Brian Price                  restrictions and an inability to have large group gatherings turned the             Auction: Stacey Smyth
Dear Saint Matthew Families, Students, and Alumni,                                                                         EXTENDED CARE
                                                                                                                                                        school’s largest fundraiser into a new and different type of event. Just like       Sponsorship: Tracy Becker
                                                                                                                                                        the auction committee planning the first Mane Event 20 years ago, the               Software: Monica Kelsey
                                                                                                                           DIRECTOR
   This year has been more than a little unusual.            years gone by and memories shared. With the exception                                      2021 committee had to come up with a brand new plan for fundraising.                Virtual Broadcast: Sam Doughty
                                                                                                                           Josh Edmondson
Like Moses or Paul from the Bible, I wish God’s              of the Mane Event, little recognition was given to our                                     After researching options, SMS hired a new software company called                  On-Site Hardware and Tech Support: Dawn Spiegl
communication with me was obvious, like a burning            anniversary this year. Instead, we celebrated each day        SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR           GiveSmart, that would support live streaming events, and re-created a               Class Baskets / Yellow Brick Road: Aly Bartell
bush or a blinding light. God’s providence in the everyday   of this 20th year as a gift. Now, the pages of this edition   Wally Dant                   memorable evening…virtually. Small groups, parents, alumni and faculty              Decorations: Dorothy Camaione
became more apparent as a result of the pandemic.            of the Corde Leonis take us back through the last 20                                       gathered in their homes around a TV or computer. Fourth grade dad, Mr.              Class Art: Lynn Tuerff, Andrew Rose and our amazing students!
                                                                                                                           HOME AND SCHOOL
One of the blessings that came from the anxiety of           years to remember our history.                                                             Matt Puyear, the voice of Father Ryan, led us through the 2021 Mane                 Party Treat Bags: HSA officers: Stacy Davidson, Niki Antonini,
                                                                                                                           PRESIDENT
the school year has been the opportunity to seek and            As Saint Matthew School moves forward into the             Stacy Davidson               Event as our emcee.                                                                   Sara Ravin, Amy James
witness God in the mundane and in the daily repetition       next twenty years and beyond, we have learned to                                              Principal Tim Forbes and Father Mark Sappenfield kicked off the                  Auctioneer: Matt Puryear
of events around us. Everything this year from drop          know God through the gift of worship at daily mass            ATHLETIC BOOSTER             evening with greetings and blessings, followed by ads from our generous             Wizard of Oz videos: Mary Dams & Lynn Tuerff
off and dismissal to lunch in the classroom was a gift       on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We have been taught                CLUB PRESIDENT               event sponsorships. Next, all the guests followed Dorothy down the
and blessing. Performing the ordinary in the pandemic        about the gift of community through struggles like the        Jenny Knapp                  “colorful tiled floor” of SMS in a special production of the Wizard of
became exceptional. We celebrated our twentieth school       flood in 2010. Now, God continues to reveal himself           Saint Matthew School         Oz, performed by our 8th grade students and special guests: Kennedy
year performing the routine. Twenty years was marked         and remind us, he is with us in the present day to day        533 Sneed Road West          Cockerham (Dorothy), Emma Golzynski (Tin Man), Blake Birmingham
by algebra tests in the classroom, basketball games in       routines of our daily lives.                                  Franklin, TN 37069           (Scarecrow), Jessie Henry (Lion), Mrs. Susan Hawkins (Glinda the good
the gym, and daily mass in the church.                          As we continue moving towards a return to our              615-662-4044                 witch) and Mrs. Cindy Schiller (the Wicked Witch of the West). After
   Twenty years ago when Saint Matthew community             ‘normal’ lives, let’s remember these feelings of              stmatthewtn.org/school       learning about the great things happening at Saint Matthew School and
opened the doors to its new school, it was met with          gratitude for the often overlooked blessing in our lives.                                  how the students are living out the motto (Seeking Knowledge, Modeling
                                                                                                                           THE SAINT MATTHEW
excitement, anticipation, and a little bit of anxiety.       Let us remember God is in the ordinary, as well as the                                     Christ, Serving Others), Kim Proctor talked about the much needed
                                                                                                                           SCHOOL MISSION
Through the years, the school has experienced much.          extraordinary. It is a reminder to us that Saint Matthew                                   playground improvements that donations from the “ Paddle Call” will
                                                                                                                           Educating children as
Over a thousand students of varying gifts and talents        School with its gifts and flaws, is continually striving                                   help provide.
                                                                                                                           we pass on the traditions
have walked through the front doors. Because our             to fulfill its mission and help bring about the kingdom                                       Mr. Puryear then launched the live auction and paddle call. Viewers
                                                                                                                           and teachings of the
school is so young, institutional knowledge is still         of God.                                                                                    watched video descriptions of the exciting live auction items before
                                                                                                                           Catholic faith.
retained from the first day the school was opened.                                                                                                      grabbing their phone or device to put in their bids. Donors also made
We remember fondly all the ‘firsts’ of SMS, students         Yours in Christ,                                              Our magazine name,           paddle raise donations to support playground improvements. The support
and faculty who have been or are a part of our history,                                                                    Corde Leonis means           team worked steadily to give Matt the real time bidding & donations as
and all that we have accomplished. Twenty years of a                                                                       “Heart of a Lion.”           they came in. This new process was deemed just as exciting as the in
school is often recognized with celebrations, banners,                                                                     Proverbs 30:30 is a          person auction! The evening concluded with a blooper reel from the skit
and more. It is often commemorated with pictures of          Tim Forbes                                                    bible verse that describes   followed by a mad dash to get the last bids in for the silent auction.
                                                                                                                           our community and               Cheers to the auction team and all their committees for adapting to the
                                                                                                                           our beloved mascot,          times with the 2021 Mane Event. After all the results were tallied, Mane
                                                                                                                           “the lion, the bravest of    Event 2021 raised $112,000 for SMS! Thanks for your support of Mane
                                                                                                                           beasts, he will draw back
                                                  @stmatthewschooltn
                                                                                                                                                        Event 2021.
                                                                                                                           from nothing”
                                                                                                                                                           Special thanks to our Home & School officers and Mane Event leads
                                                                                                                           © 2021 Saint Matthew         and their committee members who worked tirelessly to make this year’s
                                                                                                                           School. All rights           event so memorable!!!
                         www.youtube.com/channel/UC8YAvwaoSFTcozQuNsWFJwQ/videos                                           reserved.

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THE CLASS OF 2021
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Harper Adamson                                                                                              2021 CLASS AWARDS
Parker Alholm
                                                                                                            MR. SMS
Audrey Allegretti                                                                                           Max Hartz
David Allen
Natalee Ballard                                                                                             MISS SMS
                                                                                                            Kennedy Cockerham
Gracyn Becker
Blake Birmingham                                                                                            HEART OF THE PRIDE
Bella Brodoski                                                                                              Blake Birmingham
Sydney Chapski
                                                                                                            UNITY OF THE PRIDE
Kennedy Cockerham                                                                                           Maggie Holt
Sam Coode
                                                                                                            HIGHEST GPA
Cooper Dabbs
                                                                                                            Abby Larkin
Eliza Darling
Sam Derrick                                                                                                 BARBY MAGNESS LIFE
                                                                                                            PRINCIPLES AWARD
Eliya Fahimi
                                                                                                            Emma Golczynski
Audrey Fichtel
J.D. Fisch                                                                                                  JEFF CARROLL SPIRIT AWARD

Brooks Foster                                                                                               Cooper Dabbs
Izabella Frick                                                                                              PAUL BEAVIN SPORTSMANSHIP
Emma Golczynski                                                                                             AWARD

Matthew Guiao                                                                                               Caroline Meservy
Catlin Hagan
                                                                                                            GENE FLATHMANN SERVICE
Hayden Haines                                                                                               AWARD
Max Hartz                                                                                                   Jessica Henry
Rachel Helffenstein
                                                                                                            MAY CROWNING
Jessica Henry                                                                                               Kaitlin Holland was selected
Patrick Hisrich                                                                                             to crown Mary and Sam
                                                                                                            Derrick was the attendant
Kaitlyn Holland
Maggie Holt                                                                                                 EXCELLENCE IN LANGUAGE
Grant Kingston                                                                                              ARTS

Abby Larkin                                                                                                 Liam Shea

Michael Larkin                                                                                              EXCELLENCE IN LITERATURE
Sam McCall                                                                                                  Bella Brodoski
Olivia McCarthy
                                                                                                            EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL
Caroline Meservy                                                                                            STUDIES
David Monceaux                                                                                              Michael Larkin
Kasey Mooney
                                                                                                            EXCELLENCE IN RELIGION
Tyler Mullen
                                                                                                            Emma Golczynski
Amanda Palo
Sophia Pryles                                                                                               EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE

                                                C   lass of 2021 enjoyed the adventures of whitewater       Liam Shea
Elle Ravin
Carter Scott
Owen Scott
                                                    rafting, zip-lining, rock wall climbing, hiking and     EXCELLENCE IN MATH
                                                                                                            Eliya Fahimi, Kasey Mooney
Liam Shea                                       spending a fun-filled day at Dollywood on their class       and Bella Brodoski

Addie Shumate
Mia Spence
                                                trip to Charlotte, NC, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge.           EXCELLENCE IN SPANISH
                                                                                                            Amanda Palo
Daniel Steward
                                                                                                            SUSAN HAWKINS AWARD FOR
Luke Wyatt                                                                                                  EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS
Caden Zane                                                                                                  Gracyn Becker

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ATHLETICS                                                                            20 YEARS OF THE ARTS
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                                                                      BASKETBALL
                                                                         SMS swept the DAC winning varsity girls, boys and                                       A Legacy of Talent
                                                                      JV boys championships!
                                                                         The Varsity boys team coached by Michael Lynch,
                                                                      Pat Lawson & Josh Edmondson beat Saint Henry in

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                                                                      the finals. The JV boys, coached by Drew Mills and                                aint Matthew School has enjoyed 20 years of great
                                                                      Josh Edmondson defeated Saint Joseph to earn the
                                                                      DAC JV title.                                                                     performances and artistic creations by our students.
                                                                         The Varsity Lady Lions, coached by Coach Crow and                          From enjoying music class with our original Fine Arts
                                                                      Jessi Price, were undefeated in the DAC this year and                         teacher Susan Hawkins, to the 3rd and 4th grade play,
                                                                      added another banner to the wall when they took on St.
VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL                                                                                                                             Grandparents Day, Band and Choir concerts, the Variety
                                                                      Joseph in the championship. Congratulations on a great
                                                                      season to all!                                                                Show, and more, one can always find our students making
                                                                                                                                                    “a joyful noise unto the Lord.”
                                                                      GOLF
                                                                         The Saint Matthew golf team finished 1st in regular
                                                                      season and 3rd in tournament.

                                                                      SOCCER
                                                                        Varsity soccer had a strong season making it to
                                                                      semifinals against St. Henry.

                                                                      VOLLEYBALL
                                                                         Varsity Volleyball, coached by Julie McWright and
                                                                      SMS alumni, Oliva McWright (‘20), won the DAC
                                                                      championship knocking out St. Henry in a 3rd set in
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
                                                                      semifinals and defeating a very tough St. Bernard team
                                                                      in the championship game.
                                                                         JV Volleyball were finalists in the DAC for spring 2021.

                                                                        VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL

                          VARSITY SOCCER

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20 YEARS OF ATHLETICS
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          A Legacy of Success

S   aint Matthew School’s athletic program made its
    mark early when the first class competed in JV and
Varsity athletics as only 7th graders. These athletes
paved the way, winning 2 banners their first year! We
have not looked back since, winning a banner in a sport
                                                                                                                                                                            “I hope I was as encouraging to
every year from 2005-2021, totalling 43 banners.                                                                                                                            them as they have been for me.”
                                                                                                                                                                                       —Coach Matt Shaw, golf

                                                                  “My favorite cheer memory was the year we                                                                                                             “There are many fond memories from my
                                                                  competed with twenty-seven 8th grade girls in the                                                                                                     time at SMS but the following make me
                                                                  Diocesean competition, most of whom had never                    “One of the most rewarding                                                           the most proud:
                                                                  even tried cheerleading. The way that squad came                 things is seeing how these                                                           • Our double varsity girls and boys win for
                                                                  together to perform two flawless routines that day               kids do later in life and the                                                          CC
                                                                                                                                   pride it gives you to see                                                            • Practicing and playing basketball in our
                                                                  was nothing short of spectacular. It was truly the               the impact you had. My                                                                 own gym
 “Check the banners!”                                             embodiment of synergy.”                                          involvement in SMS athletics                                                         • Same for the completion of the fields for
                                                                                     —Lori Bellante, cheerleading                  was done purely out of love                                                            soccer, lacrosse and football
           —Coach Price                                                                                                            for the kids and SMS.”                                                               • Hitting 175 kids running cross country!”
                                                                                                                                         —Gene Flathmann                                                                  —Chuck Steinmetz, SMS ABC/ cross country

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     “It all started with the
                                                                                                                                   “Trying to qualify for state made the kids work                                                   reward of a popsicle
                                                                                                                                   their hardest so that good things will happen.”                                                   at the end of practice
                                                                                                                                                     —Coach Tim Lanai, cross country                                                 in kindergarten. It
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     was really a rewarding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     experience seeing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the kids develop over
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     time. I was glad to be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     a part of it.”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      —Coach Eric Loes, cross country

                                                                                                                                   The thing I am most proud of is how each and every athlete
                                                                                                                                   regardless of ability challenged themselves to get better and set new
                                                                                                                                   personal bests because they all knew that their achievements would
                                                                                                                                   translate into team success. Long live ‘beast of the week.’”
“Coaching the SMS girls basketball team all of these              “Winning the first volleyball DAC championship was so special.                                   —Coach Mark Peters, cross country
years has given me the opportunity to fulfill my passion. ”       All of us from that team are so proud of that banner.”                                                                                                             “It’s all about the kids.”
                 —Coach Crow, girls basketball                                    —Coach Cathy DeCoster, volleyball                                                                                                                     —Coach Kevin Duffey, soccer

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COVER STORY
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2018 - 2019
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2018 - 2019

                                                                                                                                                                                           2013 - 2014                                                        • 1:1 technology implemented
                                                                                                                                                                                           2013 - 2014
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Inclusive Education program begins
                                                                                                                                                                                           • Gnash, from the Nashville                                        • Inaugural issue of the Corde Leonis is published
                                                                                                                                                                                             Predators, joins us at SMS for
                                                                                                                                                                                             Service Day.
                                                                                                                             2009 - 2010
                                                                      2005 - 2006                                            2009 - 2010
                                                                     2005 - 2006
                                                                     • Phase II: $3.6 million expansion of                   • 1st Kindergarten class graduates.
            2001 - 2002
            2001 - 2002
                                                                       school, church offices and gym                        • The Nashville flood of 2010
            • Phase I: Saint Matthew School opened its
                                                                     • 1st 8th grade class graduates
              doors to 121 K-4 students reaching 97%
              of enrollment in the first year.
            • 1st Mane Event / 1st Grandparents Day

                                                                                                                                                                             2011 - 2012
                                                                                                                                                                            2011 - 2012
1978                                         2003 - 2004                                                                                                                    • 1st Service Day
1978                                         2003 - 2004
                                                                                                                                                                            • Robotics introduced at SMS by
• Founding members attended                  • 1st double Kindergarten class (a year earlier                                                                                  computer teacher, Mary Dams. We                      2015 - 2016                                                           2019 - 2020
  the first Mass at Saint Matthew              than planned due to demand and growth of                                                                                                                                            2015 - 2016                                                           2019 - 2020
                                                                                                                      2007 - 2008                                             are the first elementary school in the
  Catholic Church.                             Saint Matthew Catholic Church)                                         2007 - 2008                                                                                                  • Mr. Tim Forbes becomes 2nd                                          • SMS implements virtual learning
                                                                                                                                                                              Diocese to have Lego Robotics.
• Cohan-Hansom is built as the               • 1st SACS accreditation                                                 • Expanded our science program                                                                                 principal at SMS.                                                     in response to COVID pandemic
                                                                                                                                                                            • Dedication of expanded athletic field
  original SMC church.                       • Henry Garrett receives 1st White Lion Award                              with Mrs. Petcu’s science lab                                                                              • Father Mark Sappenfield is the                                      • 8th grade graduation is held on
                                                                                                                                                                            • 1st double class graduation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     new pastor at SMC/SMS.                                                the football field for the 1st time
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 • March: Groundbreaking for Saint Matthew School -
   the first Catholic School in Williamson Co.
 • June: Hired first principal for SMS, Barby Magness

                                                                                                                     2008 - 2009
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                                                                  2004 - 2005                                                                                               2012 - 2013                                                  2016 - 2017
                                                                 2004 - 2005                                         • New field dedicated (2009)                           2012 - 2013                                                  2016 - 2017

                                                                 • SMS Athletic Booster Club                                                                                • 1st Floating Rosary                                        • Blue Ribbon School accreditation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         • Middle school courtyard installed                                                2020 - 2021
                                                                   was founded                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2020 - 2021
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pre-K expands to include
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              a 3 year old class
                                                                                                                                           2010 - 2011                                                                                                                                                                      • SMS implements COVID
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              practices and opens school
                                                                                                                                           • First SMART boards installed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              in person starting on
                                                                                                                                             at SMS.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              August 6.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mrs. Hawkins retires

                                                                                           2006 - 2007
                2002 - 2003                                                                2006 - 2007                                                                                                                                                  2017 - 2018
                2002 - 2003                                                                                                                                                                                                                             2017 - 2018
                                                                                           • Mane Event raises funds to
                • Founding priest, Fr. Lu Schnupp,                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pre-K opened
                                                                                             install the elementary
                  passes away.                                                                                                                                                                      2014 - 2015                                         • STEM offerings expand to include 3D printers
                                                                                             playground                                                                                             2014 - 2015
                • 1st Lion Challenge organized by
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mrs. Magness, 1st
                  Coach Crow
                                                                                                                                                                                                      principal of SMS, retires.
                • 1st Business Fair
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CATHOLIC IDENTITY
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        Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you.                                                                   Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life;
        As the Father has sent me, so I send you. ”                                                               whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and
                               —John 20:21                                                                        whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”
                                                                                                                                          —John 6:35

 CONFIRMATION                                                                                  FIRST COMMUNION
 8th graders have been learning about the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit - wisdom,             2nd grade celebrated the sacrament of First Communion on April 25, 2021 at Saint
 understanding, knowledge, fortitude, counsel, piety and fear of the Lord in preparation       Matthew Church.
 for the sacrament of Confirmation. Bishop Mark Spalding confirmed Saint Matthew
 8th grade students on May 9, 2021 at the Diocese of Nashville Pastoral Center.

                                                                 MAY CROWNING
                                                                 We celebrate May Crowning
                                                                 as we acclaim Mary, the
                                                                 Mother of God, as our
                                                                 Queen and Mother of the
                                                                 Church. Let us imitate her
                                                                 example and be attentive
                                                                 to the Word of God. Eighth
                                                                 grader Kaitlyn Holland
                                                                 crowned Mary and was
                                                                 escorted by Sam Derrick. In
                                                                 Annaliese Doster’s absence,
                                                                 Grace Riesinger and
                                                                 Brayden Coronado were the     LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS
                                                                 2nd grade attendants.         The 4th grade is continuing the tradition of living reenactments of Stations of the
                                                                                               Cross in their religion class taught by Mrs. Tons. They are living and speaking the
                                                                                               message of Jesus’ death and resurrection as they portray the events leading to the
                                                                                               Passion of Christ. Living Stations was presented virtually on Holy Thursday this year.

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CLASS UPDATES                                                                                                                                                                      4TH GRADE - “HOW DO PLANTS GROW

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mrs. Tons’ 4th grade science class
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  put the process of pollination into
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  action as they made paper flowers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and pipe cleaner bee models. They
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  observed what happens to the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  flower’s pollen when their bees
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  flew from flower to flower. The
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  children learned that flowers need
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  pollen from other flowers in order
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  to pollinate.

                                                                                                                                                        KINDERGARTEN - LITERARY PARADE
                                                                                                                                                        Kindergarten celebrated Read Me Week with many different activities.
                                                                                                                                                        A favorite was Book Character Day! Each child chose their favorite book
                                                                                                                                                        character, dressed up as that character, and presented a book report. After the
                                                                                                                                                        presentations, the students participated in a parade through the school. They
                                                                                                                                                        were greeted and applauded from first grade all the way to the eighth grade
                                                                                                                                                        classes. Mrs. Dams created a video book that was shared with parents via
                                                                                                                                                        Google Classroom. What a fun day of learning!

                                                                                           2ND GRADE - BUTTERFLIES
                                                                                           The second grade classrooms watched as tiny caterpillars
                                                                                           turned into beautiful butterflies. Students also journaled
                                                                                           and learned about each phase of the butterfly life cycle.

7TH GRADE- CULTURE FAIR
What is the main source of agriculture? What is the top sport of the country? What kind of animal habitation is
in that country? What was ancient civilization like there? Who are some famous people? Seventh grade students
traveled the world and learned about different countries and cultures via research papers and presentations.

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MEDICAL ALUMNI                                                                                                                                                CLASS OF 2006
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                                                                                                                                                                                                           Where Are They Now?
S   MS is so proud of all our alumni and in this edition
    of the Corde Leonis we would like to highlight our
alumni healthcare heroes in training and working in the
medical field. These alumni continue to “serve others”
through their profession of medicine. Thank you for your
service to the community, especially in these times!

                                                                               Katie Suchanick (’12) graduated     Kaitlin Davis (’08) received her
                                                                               from Mississippi State University   bachelor degree from Auburn
                                                                               in May, 2020. She was accepted      University. Upon graduation
                                                                               into the 12 month accelerated       she worked in the Neuro ICU at
                                                                               Nursing Program at UT Health        UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
                                                                               Science Center in Memphis and       While working, she continued
                                                                               will graduate in August 2021        her studies and graduated with
                                                                               with her Bachelor of Science        her Nurse Practitioner (NP)
                                                                               degree in Nursing.                  degree last August, 2020. She is
Cullin Moran (’07) is currently      Thomas Marsden (’06) is                                                       currently working in Nashville at
a third year medical student         currently in third year of Cardio-                                            St. Thomas West in the ICU.
at Vanderbilt. He is planning        thoracic Surgery residency at
on going into Ophthalmology,         University of Kentucky.
Radiology, or Internal Medicine.

                                                                               Hannah Perryman (’10) is
                                                                               a RN in labor and delivery at
                                                                               Ascension St. Thomas Hospital

                                     Anna Whitney (’09) is currently
                                                                               Midtown.                                                                                Andrew Herman ’06                                                                     Ryan Siedlecki ’06
Matthew Warrick (’06) is             a second-year medical student

                                                                                                                                                       “I                                                                                   R
currently an MD Candidate at St.     at Vanderbilt University School                                                                                             ’m not sure I could choose a favorite, I loved all the SMS teachers                yan graduated from Villanova University in 2014. He is married
George’s University School of        of Medicine and will graduate                                                 Daniel Peters (’08) graduates                 I had. I always felt loved and respected as a student. Mrs. Cassidy                and works at Uniguest in Nashville. “My favorite middle school
Medicine in Grenada, West Indies     in 2023.                                                                      from UT Medical School in                     challenged us in our faith and helped us to navigate how to live                   memory was winning the 2005 JV Basketball Championship
after graduating in neuroscience                                                                                   May 2021. He will start his ER      morally in the world we were growing up in. Those lessons still resonate             (Parochial League).” This is a special accomplishment because this group
from Vanderbilt. He is expected to                                                                                 residency program in Vermont.       with me today. Coach Crow taught us the value of taking care of ourselves,           of 7th graders were the first Saint Matthew School basketball team to
graduate this year.                                                                                                                                    not only physically, but mentally and spiritually. She taught us how to be           compete in the middle school level. Other SMS favorites were his favorite
                                                                                                                   Emily Peters (’10) is finishing     leaders. Mrs. Richards was always willing to work with me, even though I             teacher, Mrs. Cassidy and his 8th grade class trip. “I would give this
                                                                                                                   up her 3rd year at UT Medical       could not figure out PEMDAS to save my life. I remember her grace and                advice to our current students: ‘Work hard, don’t do the average—good
                                                                                                                   School and is considering a         patience when I am working with my students today. Mrs. Hawkins and                  things come to those who put in the work. Turn to God and your faith on
                                                                               Ashley Steinmetz (’08) is a         specialty in OBGYN.                 Mrs. Magness held us to the highest expectations because they knew we                a daily basis: you’ll find peace and fulfillment. Give thanks for the good
                                                                               RN at the Medical University                                            could meet them. I feel so lucky to have received the lessons I did from             times. Allow God to guide you through the tougher times. And embrace
 “…and he sent them                                                            of South Carolina’s (MUSC)                                              all the teachers I had at SMS.” Andrew is a 2nd grade teacher at Waverly             your talents and passions—don’t let them go to waste.’”
  out to proclaim the                                                          Cardiovascular Intensive Care       Katie Jordan (’12) graduates        Belmont Elementary School. He and his wife reside in Nashville.
kingdom of God and to                                                          Unit (CVICU). She is currently      from Cumberland University
    heal the sick.”                  Auburn Cayll (’11) is a BSN,              in her first year of MUSC’s         in May and will begin her
           —Luke 9:2
                                     RN at Vanderbilt Hospital in the
                                     Myelo-suppresion unit.
                                                                               Doctor of Nursing Practice
                                                                               (DNP) program, specializing in
                                                                                                                   Accelerated Nursing at Goldfarb
                                                                                                                   School of Nursing at Barnes
                                                                                                                                                                                              Attention Parents of SMS Alumni:
                                                                               Family Nursing Practice (FNP).      Jewish in St. Louis this fall.                                                  If your son or daughter has moved from your home, please contact
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Lori Bellante at lbellante@stmatthewtn.org with his/her current address.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   We’d love to keep in touch with them.

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                                               Class of 2017 Alumni
Gracie Adamson: UTK
Hayden Alfonso-Sturdivant: UTK
Libby Allen: Southern
   Connecticut State University
Jack Bailey: UTC
Evin Ballinger: Columbia State
Nicholas Beem: Rhodes College
Bella Bellante: Saint Louis
   University
Blake Bostelman: The Catholic
   University of America
Jonathan Coleman: Nashville State
Will Conger: Appalachian State
Jake Connor: University of
   Alabama
Spencer Dams: undecided
Jessica Donnelly: Belmont
   University
Maddie Dooling: UTK                 Jackson Ryan: Christian Brothers
Grace Forbes: Spring Hill College   Lily Scott: WKU
                                                                                                                                                 JAN. 20, 2021                                                            MARCH 6, 2021
Christina Gerbic: UTK               Savanna Shaw: University of
Andie Hargis: Columbia State                                                                                                                     Paige & Henry Garrett (‘08) welcome baby, Jackson Scott Garrett. They    Jacob Mondelli (‘06) & Julie Murphy wedding
                                       Alabama
Michael Hartz: undecided                                                                                                                         reside in Apec, NC.
                                    Nicholas Sieders: UTK
Thomas Herbert: Tennessee Tech      Sophie Spalding: High Point
Hayden Hultman: UTK                    University
Ethan Hummel: University of         Ty Spelta: Miami University of
   Alabama - Huntsville                Ohio
David Johnson: United States Air    Will Stacey: Sewanee - The
   Force Academy                       University of the South
Sadie Kahnle: Berry College         Will Sudderth: UTK
Roxie Kidd: culinary school         Kellen Taylor: undecided
Dominic Lambert: WKU                Kelly Tuerff: UTC
Matthew Lambert: MTSU               Kalyn Zane: University of
Madison Lanai: UNC - Charlotte         Kentucky
Maddie Ledieu: University of
   Alabama
Mia Lynch: UTK                                                                  NICHOLAS BEAM - EAGLE SCOUT
Makenzie Magness: UTC                                                           Nicholas Beam received his Eagle
Anna Grace McIntyre: UNC:                                                       Scout Award, the highest award and
   Charlotte                                                                    rank in Boy Scouts. For his Eagle
Adam McWright: UTC                                                              project, Nicholas gathered flags to
Kate Midgley: undecided                                                         be retired, replaced those that were
Reagan Nash: Sewanee - The                                                      donated, and held a flag retirement
   University of the South                                                      ceremony in the church parking lot.
Hannah Neilsen: Boston College                                                  Through the course of his project, he
Allie O’Brien: UTK                                                              collected over 50 flags, and retired                                                                              ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY AT FATHER RYAN      MOLLY E. HUMPHREYS
Ryan Proctor: UTK                                                               all in accordance with the United                                                                                 Back row Catherine Scott, Marie Forbes,        Molly E. Humphreys (‘09) received her
Meghan Rafoth: Indiana                                                          States Flag Code. He hopes to assist                                                                              Colin Knapp, Christian Ratterman, Sophie       Judiciary Degree from the University of San
   University                                                                   other scouts in the community                                                                                     Spalding. Front row: Grace Forbes, Bella       Diego School of Law in May 2020. She is
Christian Ratterman: UTK                                                        that want to conduct the proper                                                                                   Bellante, Marie Derrick                        working as a trial attorney for Gomez Trial
Patrick Reilly: Tennessee College                                               procedure for flag retirement, and                                                                                                                               Attorneys, after joining the firm as law clerk
   of Applied Technology                                                        make sure that all who need a flag      SALUTATORIAN             NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY                                                                          in 2019. Congratulations on this achievement!
Chloe Renaldi: Lipscomb                                                         retired at Saint Matthew are helped.    Meghan Rafoth is this    Connor Tuerff & Kate Barber (’18) were                                                          Molly is the first SMS alum to attend Catholic
   University                                                                   Nicholas received his Eagle Award       year’s Salutatorian at   inducted into the National Honor Society at                                                     school from Kindergarten all the way through
Emma Robertson: UTK                                                             in March of 2020.                       St. Cecilia Academy.     Pope John Paul II High School                                                                   law school.

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