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Volume 31 – Summer 2018
Preparing for Success
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Strengthening the Spirit
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St. Augustine Scholars
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Sports Roundup
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Dancing with the Stars
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Alumni News
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Dear Friends:
Many centuries ago, the author of the Book of Proverbs illuminated the source of
greatest joy for parents: “the father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who begets a
wise son will be glad in him.” (Prv. 23:24) Some things never change! To this very day,
nothing gladdens the heart of a parent more than to see his or her child succeed and find
happiness in the pursuit of worthy and noble goals.
Volume 31 – Summer 2018
As educators, we have the privilege of helping your children find wisdom — that
wisdom which comes from knowing and pursuing all that is good, true, and beautiful.
Credits
This issue of the Link is filled with accounts of the many achievements of our students in
Rev. W. Bry Shields, Jr.
every field, from physics to fine arts, and football to faith. President
We are indeed proud of trophies won on the playing field and in academic as well Kim Dunne
as fine arts competitions. My greatest joy, however, was reflected in a remark made by Director of Advancement
Andrew Wentworth at our annual Founder’s Dinner. He expressed his gratitude for his Jennifer Tolbert
McGill-Toolen experience in these words: “I want to thank you personally for giving me Director of Enrollment and
Alumni Affairs
and thousands of others the ability to both receive an excellent academic education and
be filled with zeal for the Catholic faith, which is so desperately needed in today’s world.”
As Christian parents and teachers, we labor to see our children obtain the knowledge Contributing Writers
they need to be successful in college and life, but we rejoice to see them acquire Lisa Robertson
Assistant Principal Academic Affairs
knowledge ‘for the love of God.’
Bill Griffin
Congratulations to all of our students, especially the Class of 2018, for an amazingly Athletic Director
successful year –thank you for giving us, your parents and teachers, so many reasons
Trey Krause & Lauren Alley
to rejoice. Campus Ministry
Sincerely,
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Fr. Bry Shields
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Fr. Bry Shields
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the
Preparing our Students for Success –
The Class of 2018
4 National Merit Finalists,
1 Semifinalist, 5 commended
2 perfect scores on the ACT
6 students with a 35
54 students scored 30 or higher
on the ACT
71 members of The National
Honor Society
20 Aquinas Scholars
19 students signed athletic letters
of intent in baseball, cross country, Congratulations to the following students who were recognized at
football, swim, tennis, volleyball, our Senior Awards Ceremony:
track, lacrosse and soccer. Back row: Hutchins Blackwell, Paul Joseph Bueche Service To God
and Country Award; Patrick Spafford, Salutatorian; Dylan Campbell,
5 students participating in Valedictorian; Ronnie Piccini, McGill Award; Elizabeth Baldwin, Toolen
collegiate band programs Award; Michelle Roca and Marvin Collins, Ideal Graduate
Front Row: Brooks Green and Grace Jensen, Student Athletes; Mattie
Naman and Jack Muscat, Kaitln M. Overstreet School Spirit Award;
Isabel Berrios and Miles Wentworth, Distinguished Service Award
The Class of 2018 was offered $19 million in scholarships!
This is where they are headed
Auburn University at Montgomery Mississippi State University University of Alabama at Huntsville
Auburn University Northwestern Florida State College University of Montevallo
Benedictine College Rhodes College University of North Alabama
Birmingham Southern College Samford University University of Notre Dame
Bishop State Community College Sewanee - University of the South University of South Alabama
Coastal Alabama Community College Shelton State Community College University of Maryland
Culver Stockton College Southern Miss University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Davidson College Spring Hill College University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Delta State University St. Joseph Seminary College University of Mississippi - Ole Miss
Dillard University St. Louis University University of Southern Mississippi
Franciscan University Stanford University University of West Alabama
Huntingdon College Talladega College Vanderbilt University
Hutchinson Community College Troy University Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Louisiana State University Tuskegee University (Virginia Tech)
Marion Military Institute United States Air Force Academy Yale University
Mississippi Gulf Coast University of Alabama
Community College University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Our Students say it best!
The following are excerpts from remarks made by two of our
outstanding seniors at our annual Founder’s Dinner this May.
Andrew Wentworth: Andrew is the the code for St. Mary’s chapel, and we went there and prayed
son of Sean and Cynthia Wentworth. Morning Prayer before the first bell. So, Father Shields, it
He is an Aquinas Scholar, a member might be a good idea to set up a sign-up sheet for reserving
of our elite Chamber Singers and a the chapel!
varsity athlete. He will be attending But honestly, at the end of the day, isn’t that the entire
St. Joseph’s Seminary College next fall. reason behind this school? A bold Catholic identity is at
the heart of every aspect of McGill-Toolen. It’s evident in
The day after I was asked to speak at our sporting events, our normal school day, and even the
tonight’s event, I began thinking and layout of our campus, with the chapel being at the center of
reflecting on how the last four years the school. This all shows how every McT event is centered
have specifically changed my life, and I kept going back to on and anchored in Christ. The chapel has greatly influenced
the outstanding academic achievements of the class of 2018: my faith life by enabling me to establish a daily structure
With 2 perfect scores on the ACT, 4 National Merit finalists, of prayer.
and 20 Aquinas scholars, including Emily and I, the academic Another blessing that has had a profound influence on
excellence of our class certainly testifies to the stellar quality my life is being a part of the family of Chamber Singers under
of education at McGill- the direction of Ms. Beth
Toolen Catholic. So, as I Haley. Her class is definitely
thought about what I could the highlight of every school
say, I could not get past the But honestly, at the end of the day, day. I have been a part of it
academic formation McGill for 3 years, and so we have
has blessed me with…until I isn’t that the entire reason behind a lot of experience singing
realized where I was sitting. this school? A bold Catholic identity for various school masses as
It was 7:30 in the morning well as special masses for the
and I, along with a few other is at the heart of every aspect Archdiocese.
classmates, was preparing to I am so very grateful for the
of McGill-Toolen.
pray The Liturgy of the Hours opportunity this group has
in the beautiful chapel across given me; to participate in
the agora from where we are the mass in a special way, by
gathered tonight (dining hall). By far, the new chapel has leading the congregation in music and song. Ms. Haley also
been one of the most transformative parts of my high school always makes sure to tell us: “You’ve got to BELIEVE what
experience. Specifically, the central location of the chapel, you’re singing!” Since much of what we sing in Chamber
compared to its previous location isolated on the second floor is liturgical in nature, a lot of what we are singing about is
of Toolen, makes it so convenient for just dropping in for a the Good News! It has definitely brought to life what I’ve
few moments of silent prayer in between classes! Not only learned in my theology classes—which I also have nothing
has it been used by some for personal meditation, but also but high praise for. Every year I have been blessed with a
for team and faculty masses and by the religion classes for theology teacher who is not only on fire for the Catholic faith
praying the rosary and Stations of the Cross. In fact, just this themselves, but who has taught us why we should also be
morning, a couple of friends and I were gathered outside the passionate about our faith.
chapel about to go in, we peeked our heads in, and Father Overall, being a part of Chamber Singers, cross country
Boutin was celebrating a mass for our Golf team. Caroline and track, Ambassadors, campus ministry, and Aquinas has
Picard, one of the students who was with us, said she knew helped form me into the well-rounded person I am today.
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the
I was already aware, because of my older siblings who went processes and scholarship opportunities. I’m not sure they
here before me, that there literally is something for everyone realize the positive impact that they have on every individual
here at McGill Toolen. However, what I didn’t realize until student here.
experiencing it first hand is that there is one very important Being a chamber singer has also been amazing. I get to
thing that makes McT stand out, that is worth EVERY- sing every day with some of the best people. This group is
THING to me. That is the chance to grow in knowledge of one big happy family, and I am so thankful to be a part of it.
the Faith and the opportunity to pursue my relationship with Being a chamber singer gives me the chance to sing at school
Christ in an intimate way. masses, in the Cathedral, and in competitions around the
Contrary to some who may think it’s our awesome foot- southeast. For example, we just got back from Nashville last
ball team, or physics team, or even Chamber Singers—you week, and that trip was so much fun. I’ve never been to
fill in the blank with any of McGill’s numerous great extra- Nashville, so I’m happy that my first experience there was
curricular clubs and sports—in my opinion, it’s the education with that group. We placed first in our mixed group and
in our faith that truly is our school’s claim to fame! I want to second in both our boys and girls groups because we have
thank you personally for giving me and thousands of others such and incredibly talented director Ms. Haley. She never
the ability to both receive an excellent academic education fails to teach us how to improve our musical abilities.
AND be filled with zeal for the Catholic faith, which is so Finally, campus ministry has taught me to fully embrace
desperately needed in today’s world. my catholic faith. I have grown so much since my first year
here as a 14-year-old freshman. I look back at these past four
Emily O’Neill: Emily is the daughter years to all the days when a group of us would get together
of Mike and Gina O’Neill. She is the to pray Liturgy of the Hours in the chapel before school, or
6th generation of her family to attend when a group of girls would get together on Thursday morn-
McT. She is an Aquinas Scholar, ings to read the daily readings and discuss them over a fresh
a member of the National Honor pot of coffee, and 20-hour bus rides every January to attend
Society, a varsity athlete and a the pro-life march in DC. All of these things individually
member of the Chamber Singers. and uniquely impacted my life in a way that still continues to
She will attend Auburn University draw me into the faith.
in the fall. Here at McGill, I realize that we have the best commu-
nity anyone could ask for. I have made some really amazing
These past four years at McGill have been so incredible. I lifelong friends. Every day, I get to come to school and be
have learned so many things, met so many people, and grown with people like Andrew and our other friends all day long.
immensely in my Catholic faith. I have had the opportunity The people that this place produces are the most quality
to join clubs, sports teams, and academic programs to become people anyone could meet. I have grown so close to so many
the best possible version of myself. I am involved in many people who not only exhibit their faith daily, but push me to
things here at McGill. I am a part of the track and field team, draw closer to my faith as well.
the swim team, the Aquinas program, the ambassador club, We also have the best teachers who exhibit this same
and chamber singers as well as campus ministry. Each of these wonderful quality. Our religion department has helped me
things has uniquely impacted my life in a way that I could not understand my faith in a deeper, fuller way. Teachers such as
have had anywhere else. Mrs. Reilly, Coach Abraham, Mr. McDonald, Coach Arens-
Track and swim have allowed me to do what I love berg, and others are so on fire for Catholicism and growing
while meeting so many people who I would otherwise never closer to our Lord, and they daily inspire each student they
have the opportunity to get to know. This weekend, I will encounter. I can remember walking into religion class on the
get to compete in my last ever state meet in track, and I am first day my senior year and hearing Coach Arensberg speak
actually very sad about it! I love my team and my coaches to us. I remember thinking “wow”. This man is so holy. One
so much, and I am really going to miss being a part of that day I want to be as holy as he is! And this doesn’t just apply
wonderful program. to him but honestly to every religion teacher I’ve had here.
As a St. Thomas Aquinas Scholar, I am able to challenge The experiences that I have had learning in these classrooms
myself academically, taking several AP and honors classes. I are ones that I am going to take with me with me next year to
feel so ready for college because I have been pushed to try my Auburn, and beyond because what we learn here is just that
hardest in school and make good grades. I am thankful to important, and I am just that inspired to embrace my catholic
Mrs. Robertson for always checking up on us to make sure we faith as my teachers do.
are surviving our AP classes each quarter when she feeds us McGill-Toolen Catholic High School is THE best high
pizza and these amazing blondies that Mrs. Ankerson bakes school. I may be graduating this year, but I will always be a
for us, and I will always appreciate Ms. Falzini constantly yellow jacket.
emailing us to stay on top of our college applications
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Inspiringthe Mind
by Lisa Robertson, Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs
As members of the Class of America award. Under the
2018 walked across the stage tutelage of English teachers
to accept their diplomas, they Mary Carter and Nancy
finalized their reputation for Fontenot, the Ingenium was
breaking records. They started born three years ago, and
their final year of high school budding creative writers have
with two students earning produced a magazine that is
perfect scores on the ACT and recognized as one of the best
four being named National student-produced magazines
Merit Finalists, and they in both the state and the
ended with $19 million in nation. Senior editors for
scholarship offers. In between, this year’s edition, “Bridges”,
20 percent of the class scored were Elizabeth Baldwin and
30 or higher on the college Physics Team Michelle Roca.
entrance exam, the Physics The performing arts
team won another state championship, the Ingenium earned groups added to their outstanding records this year as well.
national recognition, and both the Band and the Chamber The Marching Band earned the highest ranking at the Azalea
Singers earned the highest accolades possible. City Marching Festival, a superior for the tenth year in a
The Physics team, under the direction of science row. As evidence of the band’s talent, Drum Major Taylor
instructor Adrian O’Keefe, walked away with most of the Fridley will attend the University of Alabama this fall,
trophies given at the state competition at the University of where she earned a prestigious position to play the clarinet
Alabama. McT’s Team A won first place overall, Team B won in the Million Dollar Band. The Concert Band continued
second place, and Team C earned fourth place; all three teams the pattern with a superior at the state level for the eighth
won the top three spots in the private school division, taking consecutive year. Both bands are under the direction of Sean
home the first place trophy for the fifth year in a row. The Noah. “I am very proud of the level of commitment that
senior leaders were Marvin Collins, Peter McDonald, and the band members show on a daily basis,” he said. “It is very
Patrick Spafford. impressive to watch the marching band and listen to the
McT’s literary magazine, the Ingenium, earned the concert band play at such a high level. There are some college
Alabama Scholastic Press Association’s All Alabama first place programs that would struggle to match the ability of the McT
award and the National Scholastic Press Association’s All Band Program.”
Choral Director Beth Haley
led the Chamber Singers to another
victory at the national competition
in Nashville this spring, with the
Men earning second place and the
Women and Chamber both taking
first place. “They competed with
schools three times their size and
performed wonderfully,” Haley said.
“Whether they perform as a company
or as separate ensembles, these singers
always bring their A game.”
None of these successes would
be possible without our dedicated
Ingenium Staff faculty. Our teachers accrued nearly
3,000 professional development
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the
hours last year. society, moderator Kristen Brack organized students to help
During the summer, other students twice weekly. English teachers Marlena Braun
many teachers and Camille Johnston, with the assistance of National Honor
give up their free Society members and Aquinas students, opened the writing
time to hone their center two times a week on opposite days for students who
craft, attending needed assistance with any writing assignment. They all plan
seminars around to continue to grow these programs in the fall for students
the country. Social needing extra help.
Studies teachers Meeting the needs of McT students is always a top
NHS Induction and Stole Ceremony Mark Tenhundfeld, priority, which has led to the founding of the Annunciation
Abby Woodard and Lise Knott graded AP exams in Salt Lake Program, set to roll out this fall. The Annunciation Program
City, Tampa, and Kansas City respectively. English teachers will serve developmentally disabled students with cognitive
Marlena Braun and Catherine Woodyard attended the AP impairments and/or significant learning disabilities. While
Literature workshop at Northwestern University in Chicago. the focus with be on academics with a significant emphasis on
Science teacher Adrian O’Keefe attended an AP Physics vocational/transitional exploration, a primary goal is for each
workshop in Palo Alto, California while Science Department student to be as fully integrated as possible into the life of
Chairman Kerry Goff organized a Flint STEM camp for the school community - to maximize a student’s potential in
middle schoolers. Teachers Lucy Holmes, Virginia Hodges academics, faith formation, social skills and life skills.
and T.J. Singleton traveled to Boston for a conference on the As the new school year begins, we welcome new faculty
latest developments in teaching foreign language. members, Hollye Dueitt, who will teach English; Matthew
Our Math and English departments also started a formal Scott, who will teach PE and coach; Thomas Clarke, an ACE
math tutoring program and a writing center this year. With teacher who will teach Biology; and Deacon Bill Harkins,
members of Mu Alpha Theta, the national math honor who will teach Theology.
Our 2017-18 Volunteer of the Year Awards
Each year during Catholic School’s Week we host a luncheon to say “thank you”
to all of our volunteers and to recognize a few who have made a significant impact
with their time and talent.
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients
Pictured Left to right: Tricia Vallee, Gina Briggs and Susan Duffey, Volunteer of the Year
Special Recognition; Trey and Emma Mayhall, Volunteer of the Year Heart of Gold;
Kristen Brack, Sharon McDonald Faculty Heart of Gold; Walter Verneuille, Alumni
Volunteer of the Year ( class of 1971); Kim Husting, Parent Volunteer of the Year;
Marcelle Namam, Board/Council Member Volunteer of the Year.
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Strengthening the Spirit
By Trey Krause and Lauren Alley, Campus Ministry
“The secret to happiness in a man’s life. It was a
is to love moment by blessed weekend.
moment and to thank Every year we are
God for what he is sending excited to team up with our
every day in his goodness.” entire faculty and staff for a
–St. Gianna Molla. retreat as well. This year in
If we had one way to March, we came together
describe our semester it for Mass and breakfast and
would have been just that. then set out from McT on
We are filled with awe and mission. We went in groups
gratitude at what the Lord to places throughout Mobile
accomplished each and Women’s Retreat such as St. Mary’s Home,
every day through Campus the Carmelite Monastery,
Ministry these past few months. the Visitation Monastery, Most Pure Heart of Mary School
We cannot stop talking about how grateful we are to and Ronald McDonald House. It’s always a fun day to hang
every single person who donated to our McT 365 Campaign. out with people outside of our department and get our hands
Campus Ministry cannot run as it should without help. dirty in some service work.
Every time a new donation came in we would cheer or dance. Aside from our big retreats, most of our ministry is
We firmly believe our kids deserve the best and when we done through the day to day work with the students. A lot
are able to provide that for them we are so excited. We are of parents ask for our insight on what’s going on in the life
looking forward to relaunching that in January. and mind of their teen. We have a very privileged position of
Women’s retreat exploded this year going from seeing a side of the teens that most don’t get to see. What we
63 girls attending last year to 135 this year. 1-3-5. IT’S have learned is that kids
INCREDIBLE!! The retreat is open to all four grades and are filled with anxiety
pulls in a wide spread group of gals to Orange Beach for the to succeed. The fear of
weekend. Our theme this year was “Known” which focused failure is in the back of
on how each and every one of us is known for who we truly their minds at all times.
are and loved right there. The idea that being loved is not Failing at a sport, failing
something that is earned but rather something that we were in school, failing to
created for, regardless of if we feel like we have earned that be what their parents
loved. We cried, we laughed, we prayed, we worshiped, and expect them to be, the
we danced... a lot. list goes on and on.
Late in the spring semester a core group of senior guys, Our advice: 2018 graduates attending
accompanied by several underclassmen leaders, joined us Pray for your Franciscan University in the fall
for a Men’s Day Retreat. Beginning with Mass in Mobile, children. Every single day pray for them. They go through so
we headed to Florida to kayak much more than what we notice.
down an 8-mile stretch of the Let them know you are proud of them. Take the time to
river. After an exhausting but fun look them in the eye and let them know you see them and
several hours on the river, we came are proud even if they didn’t land that 4.0 or make the sports
back to Mobile to grill out, play team they wanted.
basketball and close our night with We will spend most of the summer taking trips with
Adoration, worship and interces- youth groups as well as planning for next year. Again we
sory prayer. For the senior guys, it cannot do what we do without the support of the McT family
was a great day to reflect on their as a whole. We are humbled by the beautiful witness this
time at McT and look forward to school community is of the universal church working together
their college years. We discussed to draw us all closer to Christ.
the importance of brotherhood
and accountability at every stage March for Life
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the
Congratulations
to our inaugural St. Augustine Scholars!
We introduced The St. Augustine Schol-
arship Program to fill a need that our
current tuition assistance programs do not
by offering scholarships to families whose
income might exceed the financial aid
recommendations of the FACTs program,
but for whom tuition is still a struggle.
This program will help ensure that our
Catholic students, who embody the
values and ideals that we seek at McGill-
Toolen Catholic, can experience all that
we have to offer. Within the program
we offer scholarships for the children of
those who serve our Catholic community,
such as Catholic school teachers, first
responders, active-duty military, children
of alumni and our Aquinas scholars.
To qualify for this scholarship, students St. Augustine Scholarship recipients from left to right: Bennett Katz-St. Ignatius,
must demonstrate academic achievement, Eldon Porter-St. Ignatius, Grace Greenwood- St. Dominic, Madison Langham-
Corpus Christi, Jocelyn Burns – Corpus Christi, Hayden Ward-St. Ignatius,
community service, and a commitment Lindon Hutchisson-St. Ignatius, Patrick Wentworth-Corpus Christi, Henry Kilpatrick-
to their Catholic faith, as well as financial St. Mary, not pictured Myrna Jalkh-Corpus Christi
need. Scholarships will be awarded in the
amount of $2500 each year, for four years. We know the need for this program is great and have
To be eligible for consideration, the student must be made it a fundraising priority for the McGIll-Toolen Foun-
registered as a freshman for the 2018/19 school year at dation. We will once again be dedicating proceeds from
McGill-Toolen CHS and meet the following criteria: our annual Thanksgiving Tuesday Campaign (November
• Catholic students currently enrolled in a K-8 27, 2018) and Dancing with the Stars to the St. Augustine
Archdiocese School Scholarship this coming year.
• An active member of one of our parishes enrolled in another
school system (Parish priest recommendation required)
• Submit a FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment
(https://online.factsmgt.com/aid)
• Cannot be a recipient of a grant under the Alabama
Accountability Act To learn more about donating to the
• Meet the requirements of the specific scholarship for which St. Augustine Scholarship Fund, please contact
the application is submitted. Jenna Wood, Executive Director,
Thanks to the generosity of our donors through our
McGill-Toolen Foundation at (251) 445-2939 or
Day of Thanksgiving Campaign and proceeds from Dancing
with the Stars, we were able to award 10 scholarships at our woodj@mcgill-toolen.org.
Annual Scholarship Breakfast this May to incoming freshman
– members of the McT Class of 2022! These students
will receive $2500 per year for their 4 years at McGill-
Toolen Catholic.
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Sports R
SPRING
The spring athletic season of 2018 will be marked as a season of distinction. This spring
we saw records fall and new records established. We saw teams and individuals become
champions, some by large margins and others by the slightest of margins.
Tennis Baseball
Our Boys Tennis Team finished Runner Up the past 2 springs Baseball lost in the first round to eventual state champion
only to capture the elusive “Blue Map” this season beating Auburn High in the best of three series 2-1. Behind strong
Vestavia Hills by a close 3 points. It had been 39 years since pitching from juniors Spencer Hadley and Chandler Best the
the last Boys Tennis Jackets returned to the play offs for the 3rd consecutive year.
Championship. Chandler Best recorded 3 no hitters including a perfect game
Winning individual against Murphy this season.
championships
for our boys were
Brooks Green in
#1’s, Hallett Green Softball
in #2’s, Brooks Softball continues to improve each year and with graduating
Green and Jordan one senior this year, the Jackets look to have a solid unit for
Agagan in #1 the 2019 season. A strong middle infield of Lindsey Mecom
Doubles and Hallet and Corinne Stein will be the anchor for the coming season.
Green and Jeffrey Freshman Pitcher/3rd Base Bailee Welsh committed to
Schock in #2 Doubles. Brooks Green was selected the McT Texas State.
Male Student Athlete of the Year and won the Mobile Rotary
Club Tennis Player of the Year for the last 5 years. Our Girls
Tennis Team finished 4th this season. The girls had a very
strong performance at the state tournament by 7th grader Golf
Ada Barber who finished Runner Up in the #5 singles to a Our Boys Golf Team finished 3rd this year with two golfers
senior from Vestavia Hills. finishing under par in the championship round. Price
Brown at -2 & Brendan Reilly at -1. Graduating one senior
the Jackets look to contend for the championship in the
2019 season.
Soccer Our Girls Golf Team returned to the state tournament
Girls Soccer returned to the championship game this year in for the first time since 2014. They will lose senior, Kay Pond,
Huntsville to finish Runner Up to Vestavia Hills by a score but the returning trio of Meghan Stein, Laura Burch and
of 2-1. Falling behind 2-0, the scrappy Jackets scored on a 25 Maribeth Reilly should help the Jackets return to the state
yard goal by Chloe Martin. Chloe scored a record 105 goals tournament for many years.
in her career at McT!
Boys Soccer returned to the Final Four this season before
losing to eventual state champion Auburn High 1-0. This Track & Field
Senior class reached the semi finals 2 out of the last 4 years. We installed a new record board at the Banks/Harris Track
this year and several of the records will already need to
be updated after this incredible season. McT swept the
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theRoundUp
G 2018
Decathlon and Heptathlon. Graham Graham Collins and
Collins led from the first event of Caroline Huff
the Decathlon to set a new AHSAA
record with 6914 points. Caroline
Huff was in third place going into
the final event the 800 m. In order to
win the Heptathlon, she needed to
win the 800 by 11 seconds. She won
by 11.78 seconds! Hannah Daffin
set new records in the shot put for
both Indoor and Outdoor Track.
The Spring Medley Team of Caroline
Huff, Emily Diaz, Michelle Roca
and Grace Jensen set the fastest time
in the AHSAA! In her career, Grace
Jensen was named Runner of the Week 14 times and selected
Runner of the Year by the Optimist Club 7 years in a row.
Yes, this spring our teams and individuals certainly
distinguished themselves as a noteworthy chapter in the
storied McGill-Toolen Athletic tradition. This summer there
will be no break.
The following athletes and coaches
will participate in the AHSAA North/South
All Star competitions.
Hannah Daffin
Baseball Soccer
Nate LaRue William Blake
Chandler Best Hannah Douast
Cate Baggett
Basketball Cheryl Flores - Coach
18 students signed to play
Matthew McNeece
Alex Pierre Volleyball in college in baseball,
Lillie Fromdahl
Cross Country Kenya McQuirter cross country, football, swim,
Frieda Kickliter Kate Wood - Coach
tennis, volleyball, track,
lacrosse and soccer.
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Dancing wi
Jacket Style
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Raises $16
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School hosted the 2nd Annual Our entire cast outdid
Dancing with the Stars- Jacket Style Saturday, March 24th. themselves: Kay Rehm and
This year featured 12 dance teams fighting it out on the dance Charlie Willcox; Tjaden
floor for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy to raise funds for O’Dowd Cox and Mike
McGill-Toolen Catholic and the St. Augustine Scholarship O’Dowd ; Dominique
Fund. The evening began with a cocktail hour and dinner Matranga Hicks and Tim Finnorn; Emma Mayhall and
buffet in the new student center with 750 guests. Phillip Murphy; Amy Cornelius Huff and Gary Cowles;
Fr. Shields, President of McGill-Toolen Catholic, and Deidra Dekle and Monsignor Farmer; Christy Hirschfeldt
Devon Walsh, WKRG Anchor and McT Alum served as Evans and Jason Veasey, Chelsea Lipford Wolf and Wesley
masters of ceremony. The first act brought the crowd to their Williams and Laura Kahalley Megginson and
feet with Principal Michelle Haas and Alec Naman.
former Yellow Jacket, DJ Fluker as Beauty The true purpose of the night was to
and the Beast. They were followed by raise funds for McT and the Overall Winner
Tricia Donaghey Vallee and Bart Briggs was the team with the most votes – each
who channeled the King with their Elvis vote cost $1 -and Team Elvis took that
inspired routine and took home the Mirror title as well raising $32,378! The team
Ball Trophy for Fan Favorite. The husband of Finnorn and Hicks came in 2nd with
and wife team of Andrew and Teresa Cash $21,377 and Evans and Veasey in 3rd with
won over our judges with their beautifully an impressive $18,195 . It was a fabulous
executed Ballroom routine to take home evening that raised more than $160,000
the trophy for Best Technical Routine. for McT!
Michelle Haas & Amy Huff & Tricia Vallée & Emma Mayhall & Kay Rehm & Msgr. Farmer &
D.J. Fluker Gary Cowles Bart Briggs Phillip Murphy Charlie Willcox Deidra Dekle
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theThank You Sponsors
John and Julie Beall ICS Communications West Mobile Dental Care, Gulf Distributing
Mr. and Mrs. Bart Briggs James B. Donaghey, Inc. Dr. Ed Schrader Hacienda San Miguel
C&H Construction, LLC Lipford Construction Wes & Liz Williams Hicks & McMurphy Orthodontics
Teresa and Andrew Cash Jacque and Ray Mayhall Hilltop Cleaners
Center for Balance and McT Class of ‘94 & ‘96 In Kind Sponsors Imperial Dade
Rehabilitation LLC McT Football Booster Club Adger Advertising Mobile Popcorn
Gary and Teresa Cowles McT Hoops Boosters Artcraft Press Naman’s Catering
Cowles, Murphy, Glover Bo and Laura Megginson Billy Burns of Primetime Pixallure Design
Crow Shields Bailey PC The National Guard Entertainers Regina’s Kitchen
Donaghey, Hyland & Reed Mike O’Dowd BJ’s Brew House Rouses
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Duffey The O’Neill Family- Mirror Ball Camellia Trophy Sign Pro
First Financial Group Champions ‘17 Coca-Cola United Johnson Brothers
The Gelineau Family Rehm Animal Clinic Dorsett Productions Unlimited Valley Services
Gumbo Specialties Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi Elizabeth Gelineau Photography The Wilton Caterer
Hansen Heating & Air Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stewart Felder Services
Dr. and Mrs. Brian Heller The Tacon Family Dr. and Mrs. Mark Gacek
Please Dancing with the Stars 2019
SAVE April 6, 2019
THE
DATE New location – Ft. Whiting Armory
Chelsea Lipford Wolf Teresa Cash & Christy Evans & Laura Megginson Tjaden O’Dowd Cox Dominique Hicks
& Wesley Williams Andrew Cash Jason Veasey & Alec Naman & Mike O’Dowd & Tim FinnornNEWS
It’s great to be a Yellow Jacket! As we wrap another successful school year, I cannot help but think
about how instrumental our alumni have been in its success. Our academics are stronger than ever,
boasting a professional and dedicated staff – many of which are alumni. It is both amazing and
inspiring to see the amount of support our school, programs, and teams receive both in person and
via social media from our alumni. They are so proud of their alma mater and the accomplishments of
the programs that they were once a part of. Once a Jacket, always a Jacket!
The month of April brought us the first annual
Alumni Giving Challenge, with donations going
towards The Fund for McGill-Toolen Catholic. The
Challenge brought in 50 new donors and helped
push our total Alumni giving to The Fund to over
$268,000 for the 2017-2018 school year. The Class
of 1985 came out on top boasting the highest
number of donors, with the Classes of 1968 and
1959 finishing second and third respectively.
The Class of 1968 held their 50th Reunion in
the Student Center on Saturday, April 21, 2018
hosting alumni from Bishop Toolen, Convent of
Mercy and McGill Institute. They held an intimate
Mass in the White-Lipscomb Chapel dedicated to their deceased classmates and
took a tour of campus, reminiscing about classrooms, teachers and the memories they made together.
Over 210 alumni and their guests enjoyed the main event in the dining hall. Afterwards, classmates
put their own stamp on the storied McT tradition of painting the cannon! We love having our
alumni back on campus and look forward to hosting the Class of
1998 in the fall and the Classes of 1969 and 1999 in the summer
of 2019.
Please make plans to connect with us next school year
and we hope to have you as a part of our 2018 Homecoming
Celebration. “Who are We? McT!”
Sincerely,
Jennifer D. Tolbert ’97
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theWhat’s New with You?
Mary Lou Sheffield Noletto BT ’49 celebrated the 75th Brookes Publication book, Blocks and Beyond: Strengthening
Anniversary of the opening of her dance studio, Sheffield Early Math and Science Skills through Spatial Learning. She has
School of the Dance, at the Showtime recital June 8-9, 2018. presented and is still presenting workshops for many school
“Miss Mary Lou” graced the stage with her family, Sheffield systems, child care centers, and at national and state confer-
Dancers, and Sheffield Alumni for a memorable finale. ences on STEM and Arts for young children. She attributes
her interest in teaching, writing, science, and the arts to her
Catholic School training.
Timothy “Tip” Frazier MI ’73 is the Dean of Students at the
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy (NOMMA). He
retired from the United States Army in 1995, and went on
to serve as the JROTC Instructor for Orleans Parish Public
Schools until 2010. Tip and his wife, Valerie, have two chil-
dren: Adriane, a graduate of Howard University and Andrew,
a graduate of Morehouse College.
Connie Simpson, “Nanny Connie”, MT ’78 just released
her first book The Nanny Connie Way: Secrets to Mastering the
First Four Months of Parenthood, which includes quotes from
In attendance for the celebration were here four children, some of her most beloved
Herbert “Ray” Noletto Jr. MI ’73 (Jenny), Theresa Noletto clients including Justin
Hutchins MT ’75 (Bob), Celi Noletto Shinn MT ’77 Timberlake and Jessica Biel.
(Donnie) and John R. Noletto MT ’78 (Tanya) and niece, Connie started out working
Joanie Noletto MT ’79. Four of her grandchildren were with well-to-do moms in
also on stage with her for the event: Colby Shinn MT ’04, Mobile and across the bay in
Russell Noletto MT ’15, Danielle Noletto MT ’18 and Allie Fairhope. From there, word
Hutchins. Her grandchildren that were not able to be present spread about her amazing way
are: Joe Noletto MT ’97 (Colleen), Nick Noletto MT ’98 with babies - and with their
(Megan), Katie Noletto Felis MT ’03 (Andrew) and Gabe parents. Soon, she became
Shinn MT ’11. “the” nanny to call when
celebrities needed help with
C. Gary Raby MI ’62 and his wife Georgia Ellard Raby their newborn. In a loving,
ME ’64 have been married over 53 years and now reside no-nonsense and funny voice,
in Hoover, Alabama. Gary is retired from sales and he and Connie’s message is that
Georgia love Alabama football, playing Bridge, and visiting parents already have everything they need to be successful.
the Gulf Shores beaches. They have two daughters, Gina Raby In a first for the publishing industry, readers can actually see
Stoval and Ginger Raby Matthews, and a late son, Chuck. and hear Connie via augmented reality through the Nanny
Gary and Georgia are very proud of their 6 grandchildren and Connie app. Throughout the book, there are places where
3 great-grandchildren and still value the time they spent at readers can aim a smartphone or tablet and, with a click,
McGill Institute and Convent of Mercy. Connie appears to pop out, giving additional information.
“I can update the information, so the book is forever giving,”
Mary Jo Pollman BT ’65 is Professor Emerita of Early she says. At the end of the book, readers can upload their
Childhood Education at Metropolitan State University in own videos, adding to those some of her celebrity clients have
Denver. In 2017, she published the Columbia University already contributed. Connie likes to think she’s building a
Teachers College Press book, The Young Artist as Scientist:
What Can Leonardo Teach Us? and in 2010 she published the Continued on page 16
Summer 2018 · · · · theLink 15solid foundation for every family whose lives she touches. Paul Hacker MT ’92 attended Marion Military Institute on a
And now her book can serve as a foundation for new parents scholarship and was commissioned in the United States Army
who can’t afford to have a nanny take care of the baby in the Reserves. He currently works at the Spokane, Washington
middle of the night to let them sleep. “Most people don’t do Medical Center as a Nurse Practitioner and was recently
much encouraging. I want to save the world as much as I can acknowledged as the Nurse Practitioner of the Year. He is also
through our children.” on the Adjunct Faculty for Gonzaga University in the Family
Nurse Practitioner Program. Paul and his wife Amy have four
Colonel William Joseph children: Davis, Avery, Josh and Ryan.
“Joe” Hartman MT ’85
was promoted to the rank Elizabeth Kalifeh Heidal MT ’98
of Brigadier General United completed her first 1/2 marathon in
States Army on April 6, 2018 March of 2009 quickly followed by
by General Paul Nakasone. another one in November, catching
The ceremony took place at the running bug and falling in love
Fort Belvoir’s Officer’s Club with the sport. She set a goal at
in Alexandria, Virginia. BG the end of that year to run a half
Hartman has served 28 years marathon or marathon in every state.
on active duty and is currently She loves to travel and decided to
Right, Colonel William Joseph Commanding General Joint combine the two. In 2010, Elizabeth embarked on an 8 year
“Joe” Hartman
Forces Cyber at Fort Gordon, journey that changed her life. In the past 8 years she has now
Georgia. His personal decorations and awards include the completed 61 half marathons, 12 marathons, 10k’s, 5k’s, and
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star with several relay races. She met lifelong friends across the country,
oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with oak found supportive local running groups in both Atlanta and
leaf clusters, the Joint Commendation Medal, the Army Mobile, raised over $10,000 for Team In Training, traveled to
Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, and the Army 50 states plus DC, qualified for and ran the Boston Marathon
Achievement Medal with oak leaf clusters. He is qualified three times, and met her biggest supporter and now husband,
to wear the Ranger Tab, Master Parachutist Badge, the Rich Heidal. Up next, Elizabeth would like to repeat some
Combat Infantry Badge and the Combat Action Badge. states, run a few races that have caught her eye over the years,
BG Hartman was designated as a Distinguished Member go back and do half marathons in her “marathon only” states
of the 75th Ranger Regiment in 2007. He is married to and attempt the world majors.
the former Kathryn Brandau MT ’87 and they have two
children: Isabel (17) and Joseph (16). McT would like to extend
very special congratulations to
Lesli Robinson Morgan MT ’88 is married to Christopher alumni (from left to right)
Morgan and currently works as a Clinical QA Analyst at Dr. Charlie Rehm ’09,
CPSI. Her daughter, Caitlin Roberts MT ’12, received her Dr. Kayla Blake ’09, and
BS in Environmental Sciences/Nutrition with a Minor in Dr. Mandy Rehm ’06 on their
Addiction and Recovery from the University of Alabama in graduation from the Auburn
2017. Caitlin is now the Nutritionist for Birmingham City University College of Veterinary
Schools. Her son, Anderson, is a rising 7th grader at St. Medicine on May 8, 2018.
Dominic Catholic School.
Erin Blake MT ’15, daughter of Shannon Ollinger Blake
MT ’83 and granddaughter of Regina Sullivan Ollinger
BT ’61 and the late Ellis Vincent Ollinger Jr. MI ’51, was
elected President of the Student Government Association at
Tulane University for the 2018-2019 academic year. Erin
is a senior at Tulane majoring in Biomedical Engineering
and Computer Science. She also serves as a Green Wave
Ambassador, giving campus tours to prospective students
and families. During the summer of 2018, Erin is working at
Cardinal Health in Dublin, Ohio. She works as an intern for
FUSE, Cardinal Health’s innovation engine. FUSE’s purpose
Second from left, Lesli Robinson Morgan
is to improve people’s lives by merging innovation and
technology with healthcare.
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theBlaize Naman (left) and Tyler Hawaii where he is serving as a Medic for his Calvary Scout
Flowers (right) MT ’15 were Regimen (Bounty Hunter Troop.)
inducted into The University
of Alabama Jasons Society, the Patrick Dunne MT ’17 recently
oldest and most prestigious received the “Male Newcomer of
honor society at UA, on April the Year” award at Birmingham
6, 2018. This honor society was Southern College’s Annual
established in 1914 by Lister Hill and Blaize and Tyler are Athletic Dinner for his achieve-
members of the 105th class. The Jasons recognize top senior ments in their men’s swimming
men for leadership, scholarship, character and service. In program. This award is given to
addition, Blaize was elected to serve as the Vice President of the top performing male athlete
the Jasons. Blaize and Tyler have been lifelong friends, begin- out of all of BSC’s men’s sports
ning with preschool at St. Mary Catholic School, then on to programs. Patrick was also recently named the 2018 Southern
McGill-Toolen, then as freshman Athletic Association’s Male Newcomer of the Year for the
roommates at UA. They are now swimming and diving category.
entering their senior year at UA.
*Please complete the “What’s New with You?”
John C. Momberger MT ’16
form on the opposite page or email your updates
recently graduated from Air
Assault School in the United and photos to tolberj@mcgill-toolen.org. Let us
States Army. John has been know about births, deaths, marriages and any
promoted to Private First Class, newsworthy information. We want to include you!
and is currently stationed in
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Summer 2018 · · · · theLink 17Forever 40’s!
The Bishop Toolen, Convent of Mercy, and McGill Institute classes of 1943-1947 have established the
annual tradition of holding a reunion the first Saturday of May at Felix’s Fish Camp. The event began
after the Class of 1945 held their 50th Reunion and decided they needed a regular get together. They met
with the Class of 1944, added the classes of 1946 and 1947, and later joined forces with the Class of 1943
to create this special reunion event now 22 years strong! The group invites the surviving spouses of their
classmates to this reunion every year as well, showing their school spirit and their commitment to family.
The most recent reunion was held on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Pictured in attendance, from bottom left:
Shirley Lubotsky; Thomas H. Murray MI ’47; Clifford Tracy MI ’43; Dr. M. Lory Campbell MI ’45; Gloria Tracy; Mimi
McCoy, widow of James “Jim” McCoy MI ’45; Mimi’s daughter, Beth; Katie Brunson; R.L. Constantine MI ’45; Libba
Constantine, R.L.’s wife; Judy Neihardt, daughter of Jeanne Wall Nash; Jeanne Wall Nash, BT ’45; Mary Allenbach
ME ’44; Doris Olsson Henricksen BT ’45 and widow of Arve W. Henricksen MI ’45; Anne Hardin Hall ME ’45; Rose
Marie Davis Shehan ME ’45; Elizabeth Engwall Revere ME ’45; and Shelia White, friend of Elizabeth Engwall Revere.
Not pictured are Tom Cowart MI ’45 and his wife, Dot, who were unable to make this reunion; however, they are
always there otherwise.
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thePlease Pray For Our Deceased Alumni Babies, Weddings
& Anniversaries
Alumni & Staff
“Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord.” Miracles – Alumni Babies
Liz Jones Brewer MT ’97 and her
husband Gary welcomed baby girl
Addison Kay “Addie” Brewer on
Bishop Toolen McGill-Toolen March 12, 2018.
Margaret Ann Herrmann Athey ’53 Gary Joseph Gamble ’74
Jayne Capps Meaut ’62 Clare Edwards Moran ’77 Weddings – Alumni
Jeanne Capps Hoffman ’62 Virginia “Ginny” McFarlane Neese ’77 Marriages
David “Shane” Brewer ’95 Carrie Clayton MT ’05 married
Convent of Mercy Jim Harris on May 13, 2018 in
Sis Bru Tomlinson ’41 Staff Nappa Valley, California.
Gloria Demeranville Yost ’42 Lannie May Smith
Clara M. Grassi Marston ’56 Emily Arzonico MT ’10 married
Mildred “Millie” Houck Reilly ’63 Russell Powell in December,
LaVeral “Sissy” Sanders Graf ’66 2017. Dr. Emily Arzonico Powell
Families, please let the received her PharmD from Auburn
McGill Institute Alumni Office know in the University in May 2018.
Dr. Robert F. Klein ’47 event of the death of our
Gerald Bertagnolli ’51 Lauren Summerford MT ’12
William Percy “Billy” Manders, III ’52 alumni or staff members at married Todd Amos MT ’11
Ralston C. Reynolds Sr. ’55 tolberj@mcgill-toolen.org. on June 9, 2018 at Sacred Heart
Felipe P. Banagan ’59 Catholic Church in Fairhope.
Peter “Pete” Kennedy ’59
Jacob David Staples ’62 Wedding Anniversary
Eric Lee Shull ’66 Congratulations
Edward P. Martin Jr. ’70 C. Gary Raby MI ’62 and his
Latecia “Tish” Faulk Thomson, wife of wife Georgia Ellard Raby ME
William J. “Bill” Thomson ’67 ’64, celebrated their 53rd wedding
anniversary on June 12, 2018.
Lipscomb Legacy Society Member Spotlight
The Lipscomb Legacy Society (established in honor of Most of their upbringing and
Rev. Oscar H. Lipscomb, Archbishop Emeritus of Mobile) want to do their part
recognizes members who have expressed their commitment to support the future of
to the mission of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Catholic education.
and Catholic education through a planned gift made to the “As young parents, it was
McGill-Toolen Foundation. important for us to begin
Please welcome Mr. and Mrs. Ryan W. Cooney to the thinking about the future.
Lipscomb Legacy Society. Legacy and trust planning Mr. and Mrs. Ryan W. Cooney
Ryan graduated from McGill-Toolen Catholic in 2014. became a key component of that. We have ensured our
He and his wife Monica live in Baton Rouge, LA with their family’s future is intact along with the opportunity to support
daughter, Claire (1). Ryan works for the LSU Foundation as the strong Catholic education at McGill-Toolen Catholic.”
Director of Development for the College of Engineering and To learn more about how you can become a member of
Monica is a pediatric physical therapist and owner of Triform the Lipscomb Legacy Society or to notify us of an existing
Therapy LLC. planned gift, please contact Jenna Wood, Executive Director
When they do have free time, you will find them trav- of the McGill-Toolen Foundation at (251)445-2939 or via
eling to LSU sporting events, hiking in our national parks, or email at woodj@mcgill-toolen.org.
working on various home renovation projects. They are proud
Summer 2018 · · · · theLink 19McT Homecoming 2018 Preview
The 30th Annual Joseph Perez Golf Tournament
will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at
Heron Lakes Country Club, marking the fourth
consecutive year that CHSAAM has partnered
with the McT Golf Programs on this special event.
Last year, the McT Family rallied together to raise
over $32,000 for both the men’s and women’s golf
programs and the Eleanor Marston Benz Library.
We hope to have a sell out this year, so please be
on the lookout for information on sponsorship and
team registration in the fall.
2018 McT
Perez Family
Homecoming
Festivities
2018 Homecoming
Celebration Thursday, October 4th
30th Annual Joseph Perez
Our 2018 Homecoming celebration will begin with our Golf Tournament
Hall of Fame luncheon on Friday, October 5, 2018 at noon
followed by the Homecoming pep rally in the McGill gym Friday, October 5th
at 2:00 pm. We invite all alumni to come out to the Lip that
evening for the annual complimentary fish fry dinner and Noon: Hall of Fame Luncheon
stay to cheer on the Yellow Jackets as they take on the 2:00 pm: Homecoming Pep Rally
Foley Lions at 7:00 pm. Go Jackets!
5:30 pm: Homecoming Under the
Tent Alumni Party
7:00 pm: Homecoming Football Game
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McT Sports Alumni Nights
On January 12, 2018, McT Hoops hosted men’s basketball honored guests at the banquet, and helped recognize the
alumni for food, fellowship and a pre-game talk with head men’s team for their 2018 7A State Championship title –
coach Phillip Murphy. Alumni were welcomed home at center the first for the men’s program since 1979!
court prior to tip-off of the anticipated area rivalry game We are excited to announce that two Alumni Nights have
against the Murphy Panthers. Elisa Toth, McT’s Fundraising already been set for fall sports. The McT Football program
Coordinator, worked with McT Hoops and other sports will welcome their alumni on Friday, September 14th as the
programs and booster clubs to institute two other alumni Yellow Jackets take on Davidson at the Lip. The Dirty Dozen
nights in the spring of 2018. McT Women’s Soccer hosted will welcome alumni at their match against Bayside Academy
alumnae on March 19th at their senior night match-up on Thursday, September 20th in the Portier Center. Complete
against Spanish Fort. McT Baseball welcomed alumni onto details about these nights will be emailed to alumni and
the field after their senior night game against Mobile Chris- posted on social media once they are finalized. Please contact
tian on April 9th. Elisa Toth at tothe@mcgill-toolen.org if you would like to
A very special welcome was given to the 1979 Men’s connect with your former sports program and their booster
Tennis back-to-back State Championship team at the McT club to get more information on participating in their Alumni
Tennis banquet on May 3rd. The 1979 team were the Night. Go Jackets!
Girls Soccer Alumni
Boys Tennis Alumni
Boys Basketball Alumni
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Upcoming Reunions
Class of 1965 Second Annual Birthday Bash Class of 1978 40th Reunion
Bishop Toolen and Convent of Mercy Bishop Toolen and McGill Institute
October 5-6, 2018
Saturday, August 25th
11:30 am – Felix’s Fish Camp Friday, October 5th:
RSVP to Class Contact, Theresa Orrell, at 251-454-4667 5:30 pm – Homecoming Under the Tent alumni dinner
7:00 pm – Football game
Class of 1969 50th Reunion
Bishop Toolen, Convent of Mercy and McGill Institute Saturday, October 6th:
June 7-9, 2019 7 – 11pm – Event at Gulf Quest Maritime Museum
Saturday, June 8th: *More information will be posted as details are finalized.
5:00 PM – McT Campus Tour Class Contact: Debbie Kahalley Kalifeh,
6:00 PM – Mass in White-Lipscomb Chapel dkkalifeh@hotmail.com
7:00 PM – Main in event in Student Center
Class of 1988 30th Reunion
*More information on full weekend itinerary will be posted as McGill-Toolen
details are finalized.
Saturday, July 21st:
Class of 1973 45th Reunion 6:00 pm – Event at T.P. Crockmiers, $25 per person
Bishop Toolen and McGill Institute
October 5-6, 2018 Class Contact: Celie Mills Tobias, celiet7@gmail.com
Friday, October 5th: Class of 1989 30th Reunion
5:30 pm – Homecoming Under the Tent alumni dinner McGill-Toolen
7:00 pm – Football game
The reunion is tentatively set to take place at the end of
Saturday, October 6th: May or the beginning of June, 2019. Please follow the
4:30 pm – Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the facebook page “McGill-Toolen Class of 1989 Reunion” to
Immaculate Conception stay up-to-date with classmates and the latest details on the
6:00 pm – Event at T.P. Crockmiers reunion weekend!
Class Contact: Debbie McFarlane Meador, Class Contacts: Ellen Turner: 251-285-8308 and Lee Waller:
meadord@mcgill-toolen.org 251-402-8168
*Please email “mcgilltoolenclassof1989@gmail.com” with
any questions.
Find your reunion information online at www.mcgill-toolen.org
Let us help plan your class reunion!
Please contact Jennifer Tolbert, Director of Enrollment and Alumni Affairs, at (251) 445-2913 or
tolbertj@mcgill-toolen.org for more information and a free reunion packet.
@McTCoachGriffin
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