Montgomery Catholic 6th Grader donates to Locks of Love

Zoe at Olivia's Salon with her "Locks of Love".

Zoe Rutland, a 6th grader at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School's St. Bede campus and daughter of Tina and Chris Rutland donated over eleven inches of her hair to Locks of Love. This is Zoe's second time to donate. She was inspired to start giving to this cause because of a student her mother taught who had received a wig from Locks of Love.  

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School Junior, James Sherman Ranks #1 Recruit in the Nation

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School junior James Sherman ranks as the number one kicking recruit in the nation for the class of 2014 by three separate kicking camps in 2012.

In July, Sherman attended Kohl's Kicking National Scholarship Camp in Wisconsin, who ranked him as a 5 star kicker and the number #1 recruit for the class of 2014; there were 430 athletes at the camp, 142 in his class. At Chris Sailer’s Kicking Camp in Tuscaloosa, Sherman made the “All Saban” team for the second year in a row. While attending Chicago’s Chris Sailer Camp this summer, Sherman was named as one of four camp MVP's and ranked #1 in the nation for the class of 2014 out of the 130 student athletes that attended. James also worked with Team Jackson Kicking in Dothan, Alabama and earned another #1 ranking.  Sherman has also trained with Coach Mike McCabe at One-on-One Kicking in Prattville and with John Carney, former kicker of the New Orleans' Saints, who encouraged Sherman to continue kicking.

Montgomery Catholic’s varsity football coach, Mike Shatzer called third year letterman, Sherman “ a good team player and one of the hardest working kids in the school. James is committed to success in all areas, not just athletics.”

James is the son of Craig and Diane Sherman. He is looking forward to the upcoming football season followed by recruiting season.

For more information please contact:

Travis Jarome, Athletic Director, tjarome@montgomerycatholic.org , 272-7221 ext 16

Mike Shatzer, Varsity Football Coach, mshatzer@montgomerycatholic.org, 272-7220 

Montgomery Catholic’s newest campus receives a Baptist Health Care Foundation Gift

The Baptist Health Care Foundation donated a defibrillator to Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School’s newest elementary campus, Holy Spirit on August 22, 2012.

Mr. Russ Tyner, Baptist Health President and CEO, and Ben F. Kelley, Jr., Baptist Health Care Foundation Vice President, presented the defibrillator to Montgomery Catholic’s President, Anne Ceasar, and Holy Spirit Administrative team members, Mary Kelley and Ken Klinger.  Anne Ceasar commented on the gift, saying “We are so appreciative to the Baptist Health Care Foundation for the very generous donation of the defibrillator to our Holy Spirit elementary campus, we appreciate their support of our community.”

Montgomery Catholic students shine on stage.

Two current Montgomery Catholic students and a recent graduate took to the stage in Oliver! the musical at the Faulkner Dinner Theatre, landing two of the leading roles. Alicia Ruth Jackson, MCPS class of 2011 and a sophomore at Faulkner University, played Nancy; Matthew Klinger a 6^th grader played Oliver Twist; and Emily Klinger a 3^rd grader played an orphan and gang member.

Rehearsals began at the end of June.  The students were in a total of 12 performances, Thursday - Saturday each week in August.

Photo Caption: Montgomery Catholic Students perform in Oliver! at Faulkner Dinner Theater: Emily Klinger, 3^rd grader; Alicia Ruth Jackson, Class of 2011; Matthew Klinger, 6^th grader.

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School’s New Holy Spirit Campus dedicated by Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi

The Pastor of Holy Spirit, Rev. Patrick R. Driscoll, Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi and Rev. Msgr. F. Charles Troncale, Pastor Emeritus bless the new building.

The Holy Spirit Catholic Church Parish along with Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School celebrated the dedication of the new Holy Spirit Education Complex on Sunday, August 12^th.  The first new building in the Education Complex will serve as both Religious Education classrooms and church meeting rooms for the Parish and as the second elementary campus for Montgomery Catholic, joining the St. Bede Campus in serving students pre-kindergarten through 6^th grades.

The dedication ceremony began with Mass at 11 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, followed by the dedication and blessing of the complex by Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi. The Pastor of Holy Spirit, Rev. Patrick R. Driscoll, welcomed guests as the ceremony began.  Special recognition and speakers included: Rev. Msgr. F. Charles Troncale, Pastor Emeritus; Mr. Nap Barranco, Chairman of the Options Committee; and Mrs. Anne Ceasar, President of Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School; all of whom spoke of the excitement of the project and the success and joy of opening a new school.  The celebration concluded with classroom tours and lunch in the Parish Hall. The hosts of the day’s events were: Holy Spirit’s Pastoral Council, Finance Council, Building in the Spirit Committee and the Knights of Columbus.

The new campus comprised of 19.6 acres has completed Phase I, which includes the 26,000 square-foot two-story classroom building for pre-kindergarten through 6^th grades.  Phase II will include a multi-purpose building that will house the gym and finally, Phase III will include a Church and School Administrative building. 

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, founded in 1873 is the oldest continually operating non-public school in the state of Alabama.  As it opens for classes on August 20^th, the Holy Spirit elementary campus, located at 8580 Vaughn Road across from the Wynlakes subdivision, will serve the growing Holy Spirit Parish and add a fourth campus for MCPS. Joining the St. Bede elementary campus, and the middle and high school campuses. Montgomery Catholic offers K4 through grade 12 and is accredited by SACS.

Visit www.montgomerycatholic.org for more information or call the school office at 334-649-4404.

Vicki Dickson Named Public Relations Director for Montgomery Catholic

Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School names Vicki Dickson as the Public Relations Director.

"As a third-generation Knight, Vicki has a true passion for and rich history with our school. More importantly, she comes with the experience, skill set, and relationships in the industry that will help us continue in the forward movement of promoting Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, our students, and their many accomplishments," said Anne Ceasar, school president.

A native of Montgomery, Dickson attended Montgomery Catholic from first through 12th grade and is a member of the class of 1991. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Auburn University and has worked in the media industry for the past 14 years. Dickson and her husband, Foster, have been married for 11 years and have two children, Jehle and Henry. They are active members of St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church in Montgomery.

"I am so thankful to be joining the Montgomery Catholic family, again. After 21 years, the growth and changes in my alma mater are inspiring. It is exciting to know and promote all that Montgomery Catholic now has to offer our community and I look forward to being a part of its future," said Dickson.

Dickson begins her role as Public Relations Director on August 6.