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JOHN CARROLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Mike Bouton ('73)
Alumni Director
mbouton@jcchs.org
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HAILEY MASON '18
A is for Arrington: The Story of Birmingham's First African American Mayor Book Launch
Congratulations to 2018 alumna Hailey Mason on the launch of her new children's book, A is for Arrington: The Story of Birmingham's First African American Mayor.
For more information about the book and to get a copy of your own email Hailey at hmason04@uab.edu. To watch Hailey and Mayor Arrington on WBRC Fox 6 News click here!
#wearewriters
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DEMARCUS COVINGTON '07
Defensive Coordinator, New England Patriots
Congratulations to 2007 graduate DeMarcus Covington on his promotion to defensive coordinator for the New England Patriots!
For the complete story click here!
Covington said he learned the fundamentals of coaching during his time in college, crediting former Samford head coach Pat Sullivan, who also thought Covington would become a coach someday. - Boston.com (January 27, 2024)
#weareachievers
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2003 & 2004 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | |
'04 grad and current JCCHS principal, Ronald Steele, hugs Coach Marty Smith who is escorted by Mia Wos '25 | |
Anthony Bolus '07, Mikael Saway '05, Harrison Adams '04, Michael Heitz '06, Gaeton Lorino '04, Coach Marty Smith | |
Coach Marty Smith and the players from the Championship Teams speak to the current players. | |
NICHOLAS MESSINA '20
USNA Ship Selection
Port of Rota, Spain
Congratulations to 2020 graduate Nicholas Messina on his USNA Ship Selection!
The USNA Ship Selection is the culmination of the service assignment process for Naval Academy midshipmen assigned to serve as Surface Warfare Operators (SWOs) upon graduation and commissioning. As SWOs, they will be trained extensively to maintain and operate Navy ships and their systems, and lead divisions of their crew.
Midshipmen are called to select their ship based on their Overall Order of Merit, and their cumulative class rank based on academic, military, and physical standings within their class. Nicholas picked 7th and picked the Port of Rota, Spain. Upon graduation his ship, the USS Bulkeley DDG 84, is where he’ll report after graduate school at Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. #wearedefenders
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DR. LENA' POWE MCDONALD '04
Associate Commissioner for Academic Relations
The Southeastern Conference
Dr. LeNa' Powe McDonald ('04), was the keynote speaker at 2024 JCCHS Black History Month Assembly on Wednesday, February 21. The assembly, organized by the JCCHS Heritage Panel, included music from the Birmingham Community Mass Choir, and special poem readings and video presentations.
From Dr. McDonald's speech at JCCHS:
"John Carroll, I challenge you to remember - you are writing history today. How you act, the kindness you show, and the ways you serve - these things become our shared history. These are the moments that write the story of tomorrow. Whether you realize it or not, you are writing tomorrow's story right now. So I ask each of you this question - what story are you writing with your life today?
What history are you creating now?"
Pictured above: Dr. LeNa' Powe McDonald ('04), with her classmate and current JCCHS principal Ronald Steele ('04), at the Black History Month Assembly on Wednesday, February 21.
Pictured below: Dr. LeNa' Powe McDonald ('04) visiting with JCCHS Heritage Panel members and Heritage Panel Moderator and Counselor, Ginny Heaton McMillan ('97). #weareinspiring
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ADDITIONAL SOCCER NEWS: 1994 MEN'S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM & 2014 WOMEN'S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM
SAVE THE DATE - ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS!
30TH FOR THE MEN'S TEAM AND 10TH FOR THE WOMEN'S TEAM
April 19, 2024 (Cavs vs. Oak Mountain)
More information to come!
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Jena Standard '81, Jennifer St Pierre Brookshaw '85, Susie BarrettCompton '79, Lou Ann Lueken Craig '79 in London, England!
#weareinspiring
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MAGIC CITY DISCO
The Magic City Disco parade group recently travelled to London, England, to participate in the biggest New Year's Day parade in the country. The group includes four JCCHS alums; Jennifer St. Pierre Brookshaw ('85), Susie Barrett Compton ('79), Lou Ann Lueken Craig ('79), and Jena Standard ('81)!
Magic City Disco is a performance and parading group inspired by a love of the fund and groove of the 1970's and 1980's disco. Their origination goes back to the New Orleans Mardi Gras dance krewes and they perform regularly in parades, social events, festivals and fundraisers across Alabama, Georgia, and now the UK!
Click here to learn more about MCD!
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SEAN ALEXANDER '12
Actor
Since leaving John Carroll, I’ve continued my pursuit of acting. First graduating college before moving to Atlanta for an internship at Actor’s Express Theater Company. However, this was merely a stepping stone to moving up here in NYC, where I attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts Conservatory. I completed their program earning an AOC diploma and was accepted (via audition) into their 3rd year company program, where I continued training and performing shows. COVID hit right after which caused a major hindrance on my career path, but opened up new possibilities.
I continue to pursue stage and some film but have also started entering into the field of voiceover. Of recent note, I was in a site specific performance of Julius Caesar as Brutus, I have a reading for a new play on Jan 17 of this year, and I am finishing up work on my 3rd audiobook. I’ve cut back some to follow my other passion for the outdoors, but am still making moves up here in NYC. #weareachievers
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LISA BALDONE '74
Elemental Design
Lisa is the founder and owner of Elemental Design –her own glass-making and design business. She specializes in making intricate glass work, such as plates, bowls, jewelry and more – from some of the Earth’s rarest metals, forms of glass and natural stones, too. - Vestavia Hills Magazine
Lisa's passion for art and her business, Elemental Design, were recently featured in The Vestavia Hills Magazine. To read the complete story click here.
#wearecreators
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KENNEDY BONNER '22
University of Memphis
Division 2 Rugby Runners-Up
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NATALIE HOLLAND '01
LPGA Class B Professional
As a follow up to a story featured in the Winter 2024 Carrollife Magazine, Natalie Holland '01, successfully passed her PAT at her late father's favorite golf course, Bent Brook, and this month she enters the final part of her journey as she will soon finish the Class A LPGA requirements. Natalie also joined the Black Girls Golf Team this past year.
Natalie is pictured above with her late father, Donald Holland, with whom she shared a love for golf. #weareinspiring
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KYLE KNALL '04
Chef, Birch (Milwaukee, WI)
James Beard Semi-Finalist 2024
Kyle Knall, the Executive Chef and Partner of Birch Restaurant (Milwaukee, WI), has been named a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Award. The restaurant offers “contemporary farm to table American cuisine.”
"Super honored to be included with so many talented people not just across the country, but especially here in Milwaukee,” Knall explained.
Knall said the James Beard Awards are very prestigious.
"My two big mentors who really influenced my life, they both have won numerous awards and it's always been something I’ve really held at a high standard. It’s something we always strive for and push for. It just really means the world," Knall said.
Nominees will be announced on April 3rd and winners will be announced at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June 10th. (TMJ4 News, Milwaukee)
#weareachievers
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LINDSEY GRANIER '18 - MALCOLM RUSSELL '18 WEDDING | |
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Front row (left to right): Georgia Thornton, Ruby Thornton , Emma Harchelroad, Jordan Antonio, Kennedy Carlisle, Lindsey Granier Russell (Bride), Lauren Granier Dean, Song Bowers, Mollie Parker, Grace Galvin Mcardle, Jessica Walker, Mary Grace Farr, Jaclyn Hanhauser, and Peyton Jacobs
Back Row (left to right): Connor Mara, Will Mara, Valencia Walker, Matthew Walker, Devon Grace Boyd, Graham Russell, Alex Pasara, Malcolm Russell (Groom), Ben Norton, Carley Horner, Hannah Peralo, Anthony Bostany, Bailey Mara, Miller Parker, Campbell Farr, and Charles Farr
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CHARLES PETITTO
JCCHS Guidance Office
Many of you remember and love Charles Petitto who served the John Carroll community selflessly through the Guidance Department for almost 40 years (mid 1970's - mid 2010's).
Charles has been suffering physically and emotionally and is now in Memory Care at Proveer. Not surprisingly, a John Carroll graduate works there and Charles was her counselor when she was at John Carroll - so there is continuity in his life.
Charles has been diagnosed with Parkinson's but not formally with dementia. This would be a great time for him to hear what he means to you.
Please consider sending an email to his wife, Debbie, at arlington@arlingtonschool.net. She will print the emails and share them with Charles.
Charles can also receive mail at:
207 Mecca Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
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SISTER ELEANOR HARRISON, O.S.B.
JCCHS (1959-1967)
The JCCHS community extends condolences to the Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL. Sister Eleanor Harrison, O.S.B., spent 8 years serving John Carroll in various capacities including teaching math, moderating the Drama Club, organizing theatre productions, and serving as Assistant Principal. John Carroll was Sister Eleanor's first ministry assignment as a Sister and she was a beloved member of the faculty/staff.
Click here to read Sister Harrison's obituary. #weareblessed
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OBITUARIES
Jon Baggio '93
Brother of Amy '91
Ben Bailey
Father of Todd '88 and Leslie '95
Denny Neil Bearce
Father of Steven '80 and Terry '78 ‡
Anne Liles Berte
Wife of Dr. Neal Berte; Mother of Becky B Morton '83, Julie B Tapscott '85, Mark '87 and Scott '90
Lucy Diliberto Bres '71
Wife of Mike '69 and mother of Catherine '90 and John '97 (Gina '97);
Sister of Tena Diliberto '77, and Anna
Annette Cataldo Butero '57
Sister of Elaine C Mack '62 ‡, Charles Cataldo '70 ‡
Mother of Roseanne Butero Morrow '81 and Maria Butero Jones '83 (Billy '83);
Grandmother of Christina Jones '09
Otto Erwin Buttiker
Husband of Marian Alfano Buttiker '72
Charles Ross Carpri '63
Brother of Anna '59 ‡, and Ross '72
John Caterinichia
Father of Mary Beth '97; Husband of Caroline S Caterinichia '81
Virginia Plaia Contorno (November)
Mother of Sr. Madeline Contorno, OSB '68, Michael '74, and Sam Contorno '84
Nancy Damiani
Mother of Patrick '98
Julia Feldman
Mother of Danny '79, Glenn ‡, Richard (Gloria '88 ‡) and Victoria F Menke;
Grandmother of Julianna Menke '17
Carol Finley
Mother of Glennn '81 and Mark '86
Curtis Henderson
Father of Stephen '76, Suzanne H Cash '79, Marilyn and Joseph
Maurice Henderson
Brother of Deacon Walter Henderson '75
Kathryn Owens Hill
Mother of Matt '98, Eddie '01, and Paul '11
Susan Bianco Holland '68
Sister of Larry '65 ‡ and Veronica B Milazzo '60 ‡
Zafira Joseph
Mother of Anita J Conkling ‘77, Theresa J Thornton '80 (Steve '80), Beverly '81, Denise J Nakos ‘82, Rose J Charles '84 and Deanna '86
Grandmother of Christine Thornton '08, Rachel T Sanburn '10, Michael Thornton '11 and Christian '14
Great-Grandmother of Steve Thornton '27
Jan Skellie Keel '72
Sister of Kenny '69, Denny '69, Beverly '70, Patricia '75, Michael and Mary
Mary Elizabeth Mullins Lavette
Mother of John '74, Patrick '76, Ross '77, Elizabeth '79, and Anne '82
Angelena Messina
Wife of Jim '60 and mother of James
Barbara Hunter Moore
Mother of Sue M Abele and Tom Moore
Vincent "Butch" Musso '62
Brother of Mary Jo M Lorino '57; Father of Matthew '01
Louise Tanory Prestwood
Mother of Jim '70, Cecilia P Lewis '72 and Richard '79
Rick Rankin
Father of Kimberly '15 and Matthew '18
Carol Jo Romeo
Wife of Michael John Romeo '59
Jack Savela
Infant son of Matthew '08 and Allison Chiarella Savela '08;
Grandson of Diane Grundhoefer Savela '75
Pat Seifert '74
Son of long-time assistant track coach, Gordon Seifert
Brother of Michael '73, Cathy S Bertanzetti '76, Theresa S Osment '78, Mark '80,
Jenny S Glass '82, and Maryanne S McDonough '85
Joan Doster Smith
Mother of Bingham Smith Fields '87
Walton Smith
Father of Michael and Tim
Brian Thames '90
Son of Donna Cashman Thames '67
Richard Anthony Wehby, Sr.
Father of Kellie W Tudisco '81 (Anthony '81) and Richard, Jr '84
Cary Williams
Husband of Carolyn Zicarelli Williams '68
Linda Fincher Wood
Mother of James '96
Kevin DarrEl Lazenby
Father of Morgan '22
The list below includes those in our community who recently passed away.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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SHARE YOUR UPDATES WITH US!
Just married? New Address? New job? Growing Family? Keep us updated!
Visit the Alumni Page at www.jcchs.org or email Mr. Mike Bouton mbouton@jcchs.org to update your alumni information or share your news for inclusion in Class Notes!
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REUNION UPDATES:
1994 (Men's) and 2014 (Women's) State Soccer Championship Celebrations - April 19 (John Carroll vs. Oak Mountain)
More information coming soon!
Class of 1964 - May 24 (60th Class Reunion)
10am: Mass at JCCHS
11:30am: Lunch at the Cajun Seafood House (Vestavia Hills)
Class of 1969 - July 27 (55th Class Reunion)
More information coming soon!
Class of 1974 - August 3 (50th Class Reunion)
Contact Sam Dunne - Sam.dunne@charter.net
Class of 1984 - (40th Class Reunion)
Contacts are Chris Ragusa and Jane Grundhoefer Snider (jcchsclassof84@gmail.com)
Class of 1993 Reunion
More information is coming soon!
Class of 2004 - (20th Class Reunion)
Contact Jaclynn Maxwell Hudson
jaclynnmhudson@gmail.com or https://dl.tglapp.com/genius-scan
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SYDNEY DRIGGERS '27
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception showcased the winning drawings of the 2022-2023 Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) Christmas Artwork Contest. This annual contest, a tradition since 1933, encourages children from elementary schools and religious education programs to express the joy of Christ's birth through art.
Congratulations to freshman Sydney Driggers for being selected as one of the grand prize winners. Sydney had her artwork featured on the official Christmas cards of The Pontifical Mission Societies (TPMS). These cards, bearing the essence of Christmas as seen through the eyes of children, were sent to thousands, including a special handwritten seasonal greeting to Pope Francis. - The One Voice (Dec. 2023) #wearecreative
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BOYS BOWLING: 1A-5A STATE CHAMPIONS | |
INDOOR TRACK & FIELD: STATE RUNNERS-UP | |
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CAVALETTES
DTU National Championships
Congratulations to the JCCHS Cavalettes on their fantastic performances at the DTU National Championships in Orlando, FL! The team placed 11th in Hip Hop and 13th in Jazz (out of the Top 40 teams in the nation)! #weareachievers
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WRESTLING: STATE QUALIFIERS | |
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Middle: Anna Grace Fuller ('24)
Standing left to right: Joseph Fuller '27, John Fuller (dad), and Lee Ann Heaton Fuller '97 (mom)
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ANNA GRACE FULLER '24
Milligan University
Congratulations to senior Anna Grace Fuller on officially signing to play soccer at Milligan University next year!
#weareachievers
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JOHN CARROLL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Office of Alumni Relations
Mike Bouton, Alumni Director
300 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-940-2400
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