14th Annual Partners In Catholic Education Golf Tournament at RTJ, September 26

Partners In Catholic Education (PICE) hosted its 14th annual charity golf tournament at the Capitol Hill Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Prattville on September 26, 2014.

PICE Golf Tournament Volunteer Ann Sadie Osten with Tournament Sponsor Ben Walker and PICE President Liz Sutton enjoy the kick-off of the 14th Annual Partners in Catholic Education Golf Tournament at RTJ in Prattville on September 26.

A great day for the 180+ golfers in attendance, registration and lunch began at 11:00 am and the shotgun start, on both the Senator and Legislator courses, started at 1:00 pm. Format was best ball. The registration fee included lunch, green fees, cart, range balls, gift bags for each player, golf shirt, refreshments on the course, post-tournament food and beverages, and door prizes for everyone. There were Hole-In-Ones consisting of a new car on both courses. There was also a putting contest between 11:00 am and 1:00pm for a great vacation and the top three net and gross teams received superb prizes.

Partners in Catholic Education (PICE) was established in 1995 to bridge the Catholic Community with St. Bede School.  PICE now supports the Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School community with the following annual projects: The PICE Annual Golf Tournament, Career Day for the Middle School and the Senior Success Forum.

PICE has contributed over $1,000,000 in projects and equipment to Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School since the beginning.  Next year will be the 15th anniversary of the Tournament and PICE is planning on making it extra special. Mark your calendar for this premier event that will be a great day of fun and benefit for Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School.

For more information about sponsorships or playing in the tournament, contact Liz Sutton at 334-260-2488, ext 1311, Vicki Dickson at 334-272-7221, ext 32, or Jerry Lopez at 334-224-6607. PICE is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. More information can also be located at http://www.montgomerycatholic.org/.

Alabama Key Club Fall Rally Led by Catholic Senior, Derek Kelly

On Sunday, October 5, Divisions 13 and 14 of the Alabama Key Club held a Fall Rally at the Alabama National Fair.  Key Club Lt. Governor Derek Kelly from Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, along with Lt. Governor Morgan Tew led the rally. Schools in attendance were Montgomery Catholic, Alabama Christian Academy, Brew Tech, Robert E Lee, St James, Success Unlimited, Elmore County, and Reeltown. These students are involved in service projects through their own Key Clubs at their respective high schools as well as statewide projects such as fundraising for Children's Hospital through the Alabama Key Club.  The Montgomery and Tallassee Kiwanis Clubs sponsor these Key Clubs and assisted in organizing this rally at the Fair, which is also sponsored by the Montgomery Kiwanis Club as a fundraiser for local charities. Pictured is Senior Millie Capouano from the Montgomery Catholic Key Club as she gives the President's Report from her club, with Lt. Governor Derek Kelly standing to the left. Jack Gallassini was the Keynote Speaker of the Rally and spoke on giving your time, talent, and treasure to help others in the community.  The students had a good time getting to know each other, sharing ideas, and learning how to be good leaders and officers in their own clubs. There were 57 students in attendance.

Submitted by: Jeanene Crenshaw

Catholic's Key Club Supports the Walk & Roll Fundraiser & a Classmate

On Saturday, October 4, the Montgomery Catholic Key Club helped with the Spina Bifida Walk and Roll Fundraiser held at the Montgomery Zoo.  The Key Club especially wanted to help with their classmate Ricky Treloar's team called Rockin' Ricky. Ricky, an eighth grade student at Montgomery Catholic was born with Spina Bifida. His team was able to raise $900 of the $25,000 raised that day.  This money supports children with Spina Bifida and their families throughout the year through education, workshops, meetings, and camps.  

The Key Club helped by passing out Nancy's Italian Ice and helping the children with crafts and face painting.  Pictured is Ricky's family; Amy Treloar, Teresa Treloar, Ricky Treloar, Greg Treloar, with Ashlyn Jennings, Paul and Cindy Durden, Emily and Matt Taunton, Celes Hand and Montgomery Catholic Key Club members Lindsey Guin, Aimee Azar, Samantha Zanglin, Taylor Lyn, Reggie Jackson, Maria Celli, Ledariane Moore, Eric Crenshaw, and Daniel Reeves.  

The Montgomery Catholic Key Club is sponsored by the Montgomery Kiwanis Club and has 60 members that do over 1000 hours of service each year.  Upcoming projects include the Camp Chandler Halloween Carnival, Zoo Boo, COPE, St Bede Fall Festival, and HALO.  

Montgomery Catholic's Senior Football Players Jackson & Stokes Named Players of the Week

Montgomery Catholic senior football players Reggie Jackson and Thomas Stokes were both honored in September for their performances on the football field.

Reggie Jackson #7
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Jackson was chosen as WSFA's athlete of the week for his performance at home on September 5 against Headland.  He had 135 yards rushing, two touchdowns and forced two fumbles that night. WSFA nicknamed him "Mr. September". Reggie is the son of Carylon and Anthony Jackson of Montgomery.

T.J. Stokes #5
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Thomas "T.J." Stokes was named Private School Player of the week by the Montgomery Quarterback Club for his performance September 12 against St. James. A senior running back, Stokes rushed for 185 yards on 15 carries in Catholic’s effort against Saint James. Stokes tied a state record during the game with a 99 yard run from scrimmage for a touchdown. He will be honored at the September 23 Quarterback Club meeting. Thomas is the son
of Ivy and Thomas Stokes Jr. of Montgomery.

Congratulations to Reggie & T.J.! GO KNIGHTS!