March 27, 2008

St. Agnes Raises $10,000 for Le Bonheur

St. Agnes Academy Upper School choral group, the Starlettes, and the Advanced Vocal Music class raised $10,000 for Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center through the School's third annual St. Agnes Idol competition. Much like American Idol, six talented students competed for the title of St. Agnes Idol. At intermission audience members were given the opportunity to vote for their favorite singer by making a donation for Le Bonheur. All the money raised will be donated to Le Bonheur for the construction of the new children's hospital.

The 2008 St. Agnes Idol winner was freshman Sara Wilkinson who wowed the crowd with her rendition of Somebody to Love. Other St. Agnes Idol contestants were Julia Luscombe, Lauren Hutton, Lauren Crosby, Colleen Mason and Victoria Burge. In attendance at St. Agnes Idol were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Flack and their daughter Madeline. At intermission the family shared with the audience the story of their experience with Le Bonheur. The show concluded with a performance by the St. Agnes a cappella group, Ladies First and a special performance by St. Agnes alumna and previous SAA Idol winner Chelsey Shull.

ICCS Student Named Beta Scholar

The National Beta Club announced today that Elaine Haas, a senior at Immaculate Conception Cathedral School, has been named a Beta Scholar which entitles her to a scholarship award of $1,000

Haas competed against more than 1,200 candidates nationwide for this honor. 213 scholarship recipients were chosen from the pool of entries. Haas was recommended for this award by ICCS Beta Club sponsor Lauren McAdams and ICCS High School Assistant Principal John Juniker.

"This outstanding young woman represents the true spirit of National Beta, having excelled not only academically but in leadership and service to her school and community as well," said Joan Burnett, interim executive director of the National Beta Club.

Haas has also been awarded substantial scholarships to The University of Memphis, Spring Hill College, and Tusculum College. She is the daughter of John and Janet Haas of Memphis.

Summer Camps Promote Physical Fun For Kids

Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center will offer special summer camps for children with asthma and cardiac-related diagnoses.

Cardiac Kids Camp is for children from the Mid-South age 8 _ 16 affected by variety of cardiac related diagnoses are invited to register for the free Cardiac Kids Camp at Camp Lakeshore in Eva, Tenn. The camp runs from June 22 through June 27.

The camp, sponsored by Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, is designed to provide education about heart function, heart-healthy lifestyles, heart-smart nutrition, and exercise. Outdoor activities including swimming, canoeing, volleyball, ropes courses and craft activities are all part of the approach to teaching children the importance of heart health through physical and mental activities.

The camp provides a safe and fun environment staffed by qualified medical personnel from Le Bonheur who are able to deal with any special needs a child may have or encounter during their stay at Cardiac Kids Camp. As a service of Le Bonheur, the camp is offered at no charge to campers.

For more information or to receive a registration packet, please call 901-287-6270. Register online at www.lebonheur.org. Applications must be received by June 1. A medical committee will then review the applications and select campers.

Camp Wezbegon is for children ages 9 _ 12 with asthma and will be held at Pinecrest in LaGrange, Tennessee. The camp runs from July 20 through July 24.

The camp, sponsored by Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, is specifically designed for children with asthma. Campers will enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, nature study and hiking. The children will also attend a daily class on the management of asthma.

Volunteer physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists provide 24-hour supervision, including dispensing asthma medications and breathing treatments. As a service of Le Bonheur, the camp is offered at no charge to campers.

For more information or to receive a application packet, please call 901-287-5010. Obtain an application online at www.lebonheur.org. Applications must be received by May 27. A medical committee will then review the applications and select campers by the third week of June.

Alumni Dance to Be Held at St. Anne School

St. Anne School is hosting an Alumni Reunion for all who attended the 6th, 7th, or 8th grades between 1980_1999. The event will be an 80's Dance Party on Saturday, April 12th from 7-11 p.m. in St. Sebastian Hall located behind St. Anne School at 670 S. Highland Ave.

The dance is open to all adults over the age of 21, but is being held in honor of the alumni.

Any alumni who are not on the mailing list are invited to contact St. Anne School at alumni@stannehighland.net or call 901-323-1344 .