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In our weekly newsletter, Paw Prints, you will find:
- Wildcats in the News
- Important All-School Announcements, Japonica Announcements and University Announcements
- Links to calendars
- Wildcat Cafe information & links
- Online Campus Store information & link
- Church Information
- Ways that you can help SLES
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ST. LUKE'S CASINO NIGHT - MARCH 29th
Casino Night is SOON! We hope you'll join us on March 29th for a night of casino games, silent auctions, live auctions, raffle prizes, a chance to win 50% off tuition, and MORE!
To purchase your Casino Night tickets, click here!
Are you interested in making a positive impact on our school community? Consider donating to our upcoming Casino Night auctions! Your contributions play a crucial role in supporting St. Luke’s! Whether it’s through donating items, experiences, or services, your generosity will help us raise funds that directly benefit our school.
(Examples: Gift certificates, professional services, electronics, gift baskets, personal care services, unique experiences, tickets to events, vacation stays, etc.)
Click here for the Auction Donation Form
We have several unique Casino Night sponsorship opportunities available. By sponsoring this event, your business or organization can enjoy a variety of benefits!
Click here for Casino Night Sponsorship Opportunities
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GRADE LEVEL CHALLENGE - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Thank You For Putting Your Paws Together!
Wow! The Paws Together campaign had 234 donors make a contribution to
St. Luke’s and raised over $14,370!
With your incredible support, the campaign was a true reflection of our school’s purpose – coming together to create possibilities for every student. Your generosity fuels our promise to provide the best opportunities for our students, helping them learn, grow, and thrive.
Because of you, we’ve made incredible progress toward supporting St. Luke’s,
and we couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished together.
Thank you for showing your Wildcat pride and making a lasting difference for our students!
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A special thank you goes to the Holt family for offering the #4JohnWesley Challenge, which allowed
St. Luke’s to add an additional $3,000 in matching funds!
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ST. LUKE'S CELEBRATES GRANDPARENTS!
St. Luke’s recently hosted a joyous Grandparents Day Celebration, embracing the spirit of love and gratitude across both campuses. This special event provided a wonderful opportunity for students to honor their grandparents and grandfriends who have played such a significant role in their lives. At the Japonica Campus, students showcased their hard work and musical talents in a fantastic musical performance. At the University Campus, students treated their grandparents and grandfriends to a warm, welcoming lunch with live music. It was a perfect and special day to celebrate love and appreciation!
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ST. LUKE'S KREWE OF K5 2025
We hope everyone had a great Mardi Gras break! Our Japonica Campus kicked off Mardi Gras week with our K2 students leading the parade, K3 students being fantastic horse-riders, K4 revelers providing the music with their instruments, and K5 students parading with their traditional shoe-box floats in front of a large crowd surrounding the school. ***Thanks to our Wildcat Band, middle school, and varsity cheerleaders for celebrating with us! Krewe of K5 2025 was perfection!
Click here to watch WKRG's Wildcat Band feature
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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION
On Tuesday, St. Luke's held the National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony.
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates the school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These five pillars have been associated with membership in the organization since its inception in 1929. Congratulations to the 2025 inductees of the St. Luke's National Junior Honor Society.
Class of 2030 Inductees: Noah Alford, Tate Bryant, Matthew Cote, Tryce Davis, Isabella Edmondson, Erinne Lang, Kyndall McLemore, Kim Nguyn, Owen Potapenko, Lexie Romano, Tucker Rone, Isabel Simpson, Emily Smiley, Victoria Tharp, & Avery Weed.
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NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION
On Wednesday, St. Luke's held the National Honor Society induction ceremony. Selection is based on qualifications in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Congratulations to the 2025 inductees:
Howard Johnson, Daniel Newman, Lottie Perloff, Mohammed Abuhmoud, Maddie Banks, Ella Bentley, Mac Boone, Armahni Coleman, Calista Conway, William Darling, Jonah Dominescy, Baker Garside, Rishi Gupta, Kiley Hawarah, Caroline Hooper, Chloe Lambert, Lily Anne Liller, Ally Lowell, Jeremy Menhennett, and Emma Trammell.
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ST. LUKE'S ABROAD 2025: JOURNEY THROUGH GERMANY,
AUSTRIA, AND SWITZERLAND
The St. Luke’s Abroad Trip to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland was an extraordinary adventure!
The weeklong itinerary highlighted the best aspects of these three nations, blending guided learning with cultural engagement and opportunities for independent exploration. This journey allowed them to immerse themselves in new cultures, languages, food, and ways of life! The St. Luke’s Abroad trips allow our students to learn while broadening their horizons and fostering a deeper appreciation for other cultures.
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AVERY VANALSTINE'S JOB SHADOW: BURN TREATMENT
Avery VanAlstine's second Biomedical Sciences job shadow focused on burn treatment, where she observed Dr. Ryan Deci and Dr. Caleb Butts handle two complex burn cases and discuss a third.
The first patient was a diabetic with severe bilateral burns on her feet. Due to neuropathy, they had lost sensation in her feet and unknowingly burned them while standing in a hot shower. The injuries were extensive, with a 6x10 cm burn on the right foot and a 12x10 cm burn on the left foot. To aid healing, a skin graft was harvested from the left thigh using saline and epinephrine to lift the skin while minimizing bleeding. The graft was then carefully placed over the burns.
The second case involved a patient who had sustained severe burns from a house fire, affecting the right flank, right arm, abdomen, and chest. The procedure focused on replacing a previous donor graft, which had failed due to poor circulation. The team carefully removed the compromised graft and secured a new one, ensuring proper integration and coverage to promote healing.
The third case involved another patient with severe burns on the posterior side of his leg and buttocks. Given the extent of the injuries, an Allograft was chosen as the best treatment option. Allografts, derived from cadaver skin, serve as temporary biological dressings that protect the wound and promote healing until the patient’s own skin can be used for grafting. While not permanent, this procedure is critical in preventing infection and reducing pain during the recovery process.
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HONORING A LEGACY: THE JOHN WESLEY HOLT LEGACY RUN
The John Wesley Holt Legacy Race was a special way to celebrate a life that impacted many people and a way to ensure his legacy will continue to inspire others for years to come. It featured inflatables, face painting, an appearance by Southpaw, University of South Alabama Cheerleaders, Azalea Trail Maids,
St. Luke’s Cheerleaders, food trucks, and a car wash!
The car wash fundraiser is an important part of the Legacy Run. Reed Hardy, owner of Hardy Auto Detailing and an alum of St. Luke’s (class of 2017), generously contributed by offering car washes during the event. The proceeds from this initiative went towards the John Wesley Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to everyone who participated and supported this memorable event, helping us celebrate
John Wesley’s life and a cause near and dear to our hearts.
Click here to read an article by student intern, Arianna Ori
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ST. LUKE'S LOVES READING!
In celebration of Read Across America, 1st-5th grade students enjoyed parading as their favorite book Book Character. Read Across America is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association. This motivational and awareness day calls all children in every community across the United States to celebrate reading. Our students were encouraged to dress as their favorite book characters to celebrate our LOVE of reading!
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ST. LUKE'S STUDENTS SHINE AT MOCKINGBIRD DISTRICT SPEECH & DEBATE TOURNAMENT; EVELYN CUMMINGS HEADED TO NATIONAL TOURNAMENT!
Carson Dewitt and Evelyn Cummings qualified to compete in the Mockingbird District Speech and Debate tournament in Montgomery, AL. Carson competed in Congressional Debate and U. S. Extemporaneous Speaking. Evelyn competed in Dramatic and Humorous Interpretation. Evelyn placed 3rd in both events and will be representing Alabama at the National Speech and Debate tournament this summer in Dramatic Interpretation. The Centennial National competition will take place in Des Moines, Iowa this summer. Congratulations!
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JEREMY MENHENNETT NAMED
OPTIMIST CLUB'S PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Jeremy Menhennett for being named Mobile Optimist Club’s Mobile County Pitcher of the Week! Jeremy struck out eight and gave up four hits and one earned run in a 4-3 win. He helped his cause by going 4-for-4 at the plate with a double and 2 RBIs.
WAY to GO, Jeremy.
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ST. LUKE'S CENTER STAGE PRESENTS:
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR. APRIL 11-13th
Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm in this fun and upbeat adaptation of the hit film and award-winning Broadway musical!
Directed by Hannah Grace Smith
Choreographed by Michael Seward
Music Directed by Daniel Driskell
April 11th and 12th at 6:30 p.m.
April 13th at 3:30 p.m.
Student tickets are $5 online, $10 at the door.
Adult tickets are $10 online, $15 at the door.
The TICKET LINK WILL CLOSE AT 3:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH. After this time, tickets must be purchased at the door ($10 for students and $15 for adults).
Click here to purchase tickets
| Junior Theatre Tech student Ally Grace Lowell designed the poster. After a unit on Theatre Publicity, AGL won the poster contest (voted on by faculty and students). Great job, AGL! | |
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ST. LUKE'S WILDCAT WAREHOUSE
Show your Wildcat pride! The Spirit Store's storefront is in Room 305 on the University Campus.
The hours are: Wednesdays & Fridays during break, after school Wednesday 3:00 - 3:30 p.m., and other special hours will be announced.
We will be adding merchandise, so please fill out this suggestion form
to let us know what you would like to see for sale in the future.
All proceeds of the Online Campus Store go to school programs and supplies.
We will deliver purchases to your student unless you request to pick-up.
Click here to shop!
Please don't forget to leave your student's name and grade level during the checkout process so that we know which campus to deliver to. Thank you for having Wildcat Spirit and supporting SLES!
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ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WEEKLY NEWS
Sunday Schedule
Worship Services – 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Adult Education Class – 8:45 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School (k4-5th grade) – 10:00 a.m.
Youth Sunday School (6th-12th grade) – 10:00 a.m.
Youth Outing every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. (bowling, laser tag, mini golf, exploring downtown, and more!)
Weekly Services:
Mondays: Morning Prayer at 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m.
First Wednesday of every Month: Healing Service at 12:00 p.m.
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