Student Spotlights – March 2024

The Cottage Hill class of 2024 represented CHCA as they participated in a mock election at the University of South Alabama in partnership with the Probate Court of Mobile County. Students had the opportunity to learn about the election process and the importance of this civic duty. They were also given the opportunity to register to vote with the Board of Registrars.

Cottage Hill sophomores Taylor Villacampa, Tucker Winter, and Laurel Quave were selected by the west campus faculty to represent CHCA at the University of Alabama Capstone Leadership Academy that will be held next month. The Leadership Academy features dynamic speakers and group activities for students to develop leadership skills. We are proud of these students and how they represent Cottage Hill!

Clark-Shaw participated in the South Alabama Regional History Day hosted by MCPSS and Alabama Humanities Alliance. Madelyn Shoots placed 2nd in Individual Exhibit; Ashton Dunklin placed 2nd in Individual Documentary; and Ryan Crawford Miles placed 3rd in Individual Documentary. Five students competed and all five will advance to state competition in March at Auburn University in Montgomery.

On Tuesday, January 23rd, the St. Paul’s 6th grade class dedicated their day to serving those in need across our community. Led by dedicated chaperones Dan Drum, Theresa Robbins, Stacey Burt, and Shannon Webb, our students embarked on a mission to make a difference at four impactful sites. At Feeding the Gulf Coast, they packed 234 food boxes for senior citizens and assembled 720 weekend food bags for children. Under the guidance of Austen Johnson and Ryne Baxter, another group worked at Prodisee Food Pantry, ensuring carts were filled and cars were loaded with essentials. Meanwhile, David Armstrong, Morgan Hanson, and Mackensie Turner exemplified generosity and kindness as they assisted in bagging food and loading vehicles at Central Presbyterian’s Love All Food Pantry, while Elizabeth Campbell and her daughter Grace teamed up at George Hall Elementary to pack 400 weekend food bags for students in need. The efforts of our sixth graders showcased their commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others across our Mobile community.

Mobile County Public Schools recognized its top three teachers of 2024, naming them as the countywide Teachers of the Year and surprising them in their classrooms.
They are:
Jessica Burnette of E.R. Dickson Elementary, the Mobile County Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Christy LeGros of Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, the Mobile County Middle School Teacher of the Year
Mischa Armstrong of Baker High, the Mobile County High School Teacher of the Year
Each of Mobile County’s 90 schools selects a Teacher of the Year, who is then nominated for the countywide honor. A committee selected these three winners and will forward their applications on to be considered by the state for Alabama’s Teacher of the Year.
“I am beyond proud of our teachers who have been selected by the colleagues as Teacher of the Year,” said Mobile County Public Schools Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill. “This selection is a true testimony of these individuals’ dedication to ensuring the success of their students. I commend each of them and I cannot wait to personally congratulate them on their accomplishment.”
MCPSS has a great track record in the Alabama Teacher of the Year competition. In the last six years, MCPSS has had an Alabama Teacher of the Year, two of Alabama’s Secondary Teachers of the Year, and three finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year. And earlier this week, the Alabama Science Teachers Association announced that MCPSS has two of the state’s top four science teachers.
Jessica Burnette is a Title 1 facilitator and reading intervention specialist at E.R. Dickson Elementary. An educator for 14 years, she wears many hats at Dickson, serving as a parent and family engagement leader through Title I; taking a leading role in helping to adapt the Alabama Continuous Improvement Plan for the school; serving on Dickson’s Leadership Team; and teaching multiple grade levels. She is certified as a Leadership Educational Administrator and as a Collaborative Special Education Teacher. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Tennessee State University. Ms. Burnette strives to inspire those around her to use their gifts and strengths to help others, and believes that education is the antidote to ignorance, the weapon against inequality, and the catalyst for social change.
Christy LeGros, a 26-year veteran of the classroom, teaches art at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies. LeGros found her calling when she took her first art class in high school and became inspired to become an arts teacher to share the excitement and confidence that comes with creativity in the classroom. Last year, she and her students were selected to be a part of the America Celebrates ornament program, in which they created ornaments to be displayed on the Alabama tree near the National Christmas Tree at the White House. Ms. LeGros also taught at Theodore High School for many years and has served on MCPSS’s Fine Arts Advisory Board. She has been named the Alabama Secondary Art Educator of the Year and the Theodore High School Teacher of the Year. Her numerous community honors include two Arty Awards for Arts Education from the Mobile Arts Council and the Nappie Award for Best Local Artist. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in arts education from the University of South Alabama. Ms. LeGros is passionate about the important role that teachers and counselors must play to help each student find their individual path to success.
Mischa Armstrong teaches algebra and precalculus at Baker High School. During the past year, she has served as an A+ College Ready Individual Training and Incentive Program (ITIP) teacher, a program that plays a pivotal role in fostering success in Advanced Placement coursework for teachers and students at Baker. She has earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in secondary mathematics education from the University of South Alabama and will complete her Teacher Leader Educational Specialist certification from the University of West Alabama in June. Ms. Armstrong, now in her 16th year of teaching, wants to emphasize the importance of fostering diverse and inclusive classrooms where every student feels valued and represented. She also wants to promote programs and practices that ensure that each student has an equal opportunity to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

Congratulations to St. Paul Episcopal student Bennett Brown for being recognized at the Mobile Area Daughters of the Revolution annual award ceremony. Bennett was awarded the Good Citizen Award for his qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in his home, at school, and in our community. He was also named the winner of the chapter’s essay contest and advanced to the district level! St. Paul is so proud of Bennett!

The Corpus Christ Catholic School First Graders designed floats based on their favorite book after reading and writing a book report about it.

Ava Lena Jackson, Baker High School student, was invited to work as an intern for the New Year’s Eve ball drop in New York City.  Jackson worked 12+ hour days to prepare for the event and had opportunities to meet a variety of people in the production and entertainment industry.  It was such an incredible experience and opportunity for her, especially with her wanting to be a business major with a hospitality & tourism minor.  The producers hope she will be able to participate again next year.  She is a part of the Hospitality, Tourism and Event Planning Academy at Baker High School and is President of the Baker Chapter of FCCLA. (Family Career Community Leaders of America)

St. Pius X Elementary Band members play during the St. Pius X Krewe de la Cardinal Parade.

St. Pius X NJHS and SGA made Valentine’s cards for the residents of The Little Sisters of the Poor.

Congratulations to the following Mary B. Austin Elementary students who will be representing MBA at the Regional Tech Fair in March at USA. The school is so proud of all their Innovators that competed in this inaugural event by putting their tech skills on display.
Animation: Addalyn & Emmalyn Chappell/Mary Dieu
Audio: Sebastien Slay
Digital Game: Jacoby Glenn
Digital Photography: Addalyn Chappell/Hamilton Stephens
Multimedia Presentation: Addalyn & Emmalyn Chappell/Blakely Rose & Tommie Shutter
Multidimensional Design 3D Model: Kelsey Harvey/JT Jansen
Digital Art: Carter Fleming
Robotics w/Remote: Lilli Kelsoe & Nina Rodriguez/Emmalyn & Addalyn Chappell
Video Production: Addison Jones & Prudence Hicks/Sadie Nguyen & Anna Milford/Harper Kitsos & Ellie Bostwick

Congratulations to Mrs. Margaux Golden for being named the 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year for Mary B. Austin. She was chosen by her peers for being an amazing teacher who works hard, goes above and beyond for her students and is always willing to help other teachers.

Clark-Shaw Magnet School’s current archery team is made up of 14 girls and 14 boys and they have had a strong season so far. They have had six 1st place and five 2nd place finishes and are excited to see how they do at Regionals, State, and Nationals. Clark-Shaw is so proud of their team’s growth and progression this season and couldn’t have achieved all that they have without the support of the parents, faculty, administration, and Coach Jonathan Braswell. Way to go, Clark -Shaw Eagles!

Phillips Preparatory School would like to congratulate Mrs. Lewis and her National History Day Team! Following their participation in South Alabama’s Regional History Day hosted by MCPSS and Alabama Humanities Alliance today, they emerged victorious as REGIONAL WINNERS in numerous categories. Kaiya Rippey and Valerie Pugh won 1st place in group exhibit, Ava Wendt won 1st place in individual exhibit, Lilly Harvey won 3rd place in individual exhibit, Ava Millwood and Calla Tate won 1st place in group documentary, and Kenton Moss won 1st place in Individual documentary.

Phillips Preparatory I.B. Learner profile highlight for the month was “Risk-Taker.” Our standout student for this trait was 7th grade student, Hayes Miller. Our I.B. Teacher of the month is Mrs. O’Quinn.

The Corpus Christi Catholic School Annual Optimist Club Speech Contest was held recently. Corpus Christi is proud of all the students who participated. Everyone did an excellent job with their speeches about optimism! Congratulations to the winners:
1st Place: Thomas Aguirre
2nd Place: Daniel Grantham
3rd Place: Ellen Wentworth
Daniel and Thomas will go on to participate in the District Speech Contest.

St. Pius X is excited to present the members of the court for St. Pius X Krewe de la Cardinal Parade!

The Council Traditional Running Club students showcased their athleticism at the Mobile Marathon Fun Run held in downtown Mobile’s Mardi Gras Park. Led by the local Excelsior Band to the start line, the race saw enthusiastic participation from Council running club members, parents, and even former students. The event culminated with an impressive display of talent, as the Top 3 Finishers in the Fun Run race were: 1st Place: Brady Coffman, 2nd Grade, 2nd Place: Albert Pavelescu, 3rd Grade, 3rd Place: DeAnthony Edwards, 4th Grade
The Council community is extremely proud of all the runners and parents who contributed to the success of this event, embodying the spirit of sportsmanship and dedication.

Sunny Side Theater’s competition team performed at the Alabama Youth Theater Experience for the 11th year in a row on February 3rd. The team is made up of 32 students from 15 different schools. The team placed 2nd place overall with their performance of Peter Pan Jr. They also received Spirit of the Festival which is an award voted on by the other teams attending the festival. Miley Montgomery (Captain Hook) won the Best Female Actress for the whole festival. Zoe Montgomery (Peter Pan), and Savannah Bright (Wendy) were awarded “Best Duo”. Anna Louise Mcaleer (Smee) and Matthew Paragone (Pirate) received all-star awards for their individual performances. Sunny Side will be attending the National Youth Theater Experience in March!

Eichold – Mertz Magnet School of Math Science and Technology held an Academic Parade to celebrate students’ achievement, with music from the Davidson High School band. Students were honored for honor roll, highest test scores, and perfect attendance.

College football players in town for the 75th Annual Reese’s Senior Bowl said goodbye to virtual visits this week, and hello to in-person fist bumps, high fives and even a few hugs. For the first time since the pandemic, dozens of players descended on USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital to meet patients, sign autographs, and take photos.
Because of safety measures in place during the pandemic, the annual visits moved to a virtual format for three years. On Friday morning, though, players, mascots and cheerleaders gathered in the hospital’s courtyard before heading upstairs to meet patients, their families, and caregivers.
One lucky little boy had a group of future NFL players sing to him for his birthday. They broke out into song inside the hospital’s classroom when they found out about his special day.
Inside the hospital’s playroom, Jalyx Hunt, a linebacker from Houston Christian University, asked patients to sign a Senior Bowl T-shirt. “Thank you so much,” he said, kneeling next to a little girl in a wheelchair. “It means a lot to me.”
The Senior Bowl visits are organized as part of the hospital’s Mapp Child and Family Life Program, which is aimed, in part, at normalizing a child’s stay at Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Research shows that such techniques can lead to better health outcomes for patients.
“It’s such a delight to have the players and mascots take time to visit with our patients and staff,” said Deborah Browning, MSN, RN, CENP, CEO at Children’s & Women’s Hospital. “We have children and their families dealing with some extremely challenging situations, and they are not able to leave the hospital for football games and other activities. It’s heartwarming to see a child’s mood brighten when they meet special guests.”
The Mapp Child and Family Life Program supports families with hospitalized children by utilizing child life specialists, recreational therapists and full-time certified teachers who specialize in education, preparation, and support activities. The goal for these specialists is to minimize stress and help children and families better cope with their healthcare experience.

Each month, as part of Covenant Christian School’s counseling/library curriculum, our K5-5th grade students learn about a character trait. This month, they learned about the character trait of responsibility – showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you. Each week, we have focused on a different responsibility aspect: 1. Love God and love others. 2. Share what you have. 3. Work hard. 4. Use your words wisely.
The classroom teachers picked one student from their class that exhibited this character trait and showed a lot of responsibility. During this week’s chapel, these students were given a character award certificate and an out-of-uniform day!

At UMS-Wright we are so fortunate to have an all-encompassing Arts Department that spans across all disciplines. Students in EVERY grade level, K3-12, have the opportunity to shine on stage! Bravo to the Middle School Drama Club and Mr. Miller on another fantastic production. Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother featured a cast/crew comprised of a versatile and talented group of 5th-6th graders! Thank you to our sponsor, Bennett Orthodontics.
Cast/Crew: Catherine Spivey, Ryann Whitman, Colton Keenan, Elizabeth Howell, Wren Cooper, Emma Dong, Adele Taylor, Lily Beth McCaffrey, Sophia Johnson, Francie Ashurst, Aubrey Jones, Ava Rowell, Faulker Warren, Bradley Peterson, Grady Cook, Lee Luce, Lilli Margaret Smith, John John Smith, Roselyne Maertens, Kensi Persons, Millie Roberson, Olivia Ellis, Sawyer Smith, Mary Hartley Marks, Sabine Clark, Emily Lawler, Che’ Hope, Rana Dughaish, Clara McElderry, Addie Greenwald, Allison Holderer, Griffin Otto, Emmitt Quin, Kinley Winter, Mack Schultz, Autumn Holderer, Hadley Seay, and Lyla Sweeney.

The Phillips Preparatory Band has done it again! Phillips Preparatory had 10 students make it to the District Honor band, and 11 students made the All-State Honor band. Congratulations to these hard-working students and their fabulous band director, Dr. Chase West.

On February 7, 2024, seven Cottage Hill Christian Academy student-athletes signed their letter of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. This is an incredible achievement, especially when measured against the national average, which hovers around 5%. Cottage Hill defied that statistic by nearly doubling it. Cottage Hill Christian Academy is proud of these student-athletes. They’re not just leaving for the next level; they’re taking a piece of Cottage Hill with them.

Please join us in congratulating the following student-athletes as they continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level!
Cross-Country/Track: Charles Perry – University of Virginia
Baseball: Alex Sherman – Meridian Community College
Football: Joe Lott – Troy University
Football: Hayden Breal – Southern Miss
Volleyball: Addison Prine – Nicholls State University
Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog!

St. Mary’s Middle School students welcomed Digital Forensics Officer, Laura Grantham and her K9 partner, K9 Estie from MCSO. K9 Estie sniffs for digital devices at investigations. Officer Grantham educated the students about the very important subject of the dangers of predators on social media. St. Mary’s is thankful for Officer Grantham and K9 Estie!

High school students interested in marine science immerse themselves in the field during the Residential Marine Science Class at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. During the four-week class, students spend time in the field learning about salt marsh ecology, marine vertebrate zoology, invertebrate zoology, marine botany, deep-sea biology, plankton ecology, and more. Their lessons include collecting samples, analyzing the data and conducting their own research.
The class is open to rising 9th through 12th graders, and scholarships are available. Students also have the opportunity to earn high school credit as the Alabama State Department of Education approves the course. Registration for the class is now open, and the deadline is April 1. Visit www.disl.edu/dhp for more information

As a culminating activity on animal classification, LWCC Kingdom Academy 5th and 6th grade students dissected an earthworm, representing an invertebrate, and a perch fish, representing a vertebrate.

Bullseye is the only item on Natalie Kirk’s agenda these days. Natalie Kirk is ranked #1 in the
state of Alabama and #2 in the Nation for High School Girls, with a maximum score of 296. She’s won 16 gold medals and four silvers so far this season. Recently, Natalie placed 1st in High School girls in most recent tournaments, including the Shark Slam, Fairhope Pirate, Battle in the Swamp, and Castlen. Natalie has shot a total of 10 perfect 50s. This is her 7th year shooting, and she’s nailing it! Can anyone say bullseye? Congratulations Natalie! Go Lions!

Theodore High School is excited to be helping freshmen prepare for the rigors of Dual Enrollment classes through their new B.O.S.S. program. The “Building Opportunities for Student Success” program will feature 9th grade classes taught by highly qualified teachers with a proven track record of academic success.
Students will have a common learning environment (same schedule) all day unless they play a sport. Students are eligible to start taking dual enrollment classes in the 10th grade. Dual Enrollment courses offer a chance for families to save money. Some high school students earn enough dual enrollment credits to enter college as a sophomore. Proper preparation for Dual Enrollment ensures the best chance of success for students headed to college. For more information, see Theodore High School’s Facebook page.

When Archbishop Thomas Rodi paid his annual visit to Little Flower Catholic School, he started his visit by celebrating Holy Mass with the student body and staff. Superintendent Chad Barwick joined the archbishop for classroom visits and conversations with students during the day. The students enjoyed the lighthearted question and answer periods with the archbishop.

LWCC Kingdom Academy student and President of the LWCCKA Student Council, Weldon Roundtree, made a special presentation to the LWCCKA Founder & President, Dr. Levy H. Knox, and the LWCCKA Administrator, Pastor Delia Knox, handing them a framed copy of Mobile Bay Parents as he was featured on the cover of the January issue. It was a special moment as Weldon showed his gratitude for the 10 years he has attended the LWCC Kingdom Academy. He started in K4, and this year he will graduate from 8th grade.

At Eichold-Mertz Magnet School, Mrs. Wells celebrated the two classes with perfect attendance Mardi Gras style. Mrs. Richardson’s fourth grade class and Mrs. Maye’s first grade class students came to school every day and on time for the month of January.

Future City Competition was supposed to have been held in Auburn on January 20, 2024, but due to inclement weather was changed to a virtual format. Three teams (New Basel: Sophia Patterson, Starr Evans, and Lina Porter; Neopolis: Charlotte Smith, Gabby Arguello, and Alivia Moseby; Electrica: Beckett Buckridge, Violet Hurt and Marley Conner) competed with their models and creations of a city in the future (100 years) based on the theme of “Electricity.” Special awards were given were received by New Basel for Outstanding Project Plan from the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation and Best Use of Quality Concepts from the American Society for Quality Concepts. Electrica received an award for Best Visualization of a Smart, Sustainable City from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Congratulations to these young female innovative thinkers!

St. Dominic 5th grade student Claire Calametti finished in second place in the Archdiocese of Mobile Spelling Bee.

LWCC Kingdom Academy students created Science presentations for their class using digital media. Researching their topic included higher-order thinking; giving their presentation helped the students practice their communication and articulation skills.

St. Dominic 6th grade student Max Crowe won the “Top Banana” award for his science fair project.

St. Luke’s Center Stage learns choreography from Michael Seward for their upcoming Spring Musical, Matilda Jr. Seward is a Daphne native whose experience as an entertainer includes performances at the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Tokyo Disney Sea, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. He now runs Seward Studios, a theatrical production company that offers directing, vocal coaching, and choreography services.

Miss Thia Scott has done it again! The author of the infamous book “Something” has
made it to the number-one new release on Amazon’s e-book list for a day. T.G. Scott’s new book, “Someone” is from her series Resnovas, which made it to the Amazon scene in December. The 2nd book in the series is gaining traction and popularity very fast. Thia’s books are receiving
five-star reviews. It’s most worth checking it out!

St. Dominic middle school students enjoyed a field trip to the Mobile History Museum.

St. Mary’s 7th grade ambassadors were spotted throughout Mobile on February 7 delivering Media Munch St. Valentine’s treats to members of Mobile’s local media, our city and Archdiocese officials, and supporters! This year marks St. Mary’s 28th annual Media Munch!

Congratulations to these Revelation Christian School boys and girls for earning Principal and A/B Honor Roll for the 2nd quarter of the school year. Revelation Christian is eagle proud of you all!

Kindergarten students at St. Dominic celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing as 100-year old people.

Congratulations to Jeremy Lucas and Xerianna Portella of Council Traditional School for their outstanding performance at Council’s Big Bang Archery Tournament held from December 14-16, 2023! Jeremy Lucas secured an impressive second place in the elementary boys’ category, while Xerianna Portella showcased her exceptional skills and claimed a well-deserved third place in the elementary girls’ category. Their dedication and talent have surely made their school proud! Keep aiming high and reaching for the bullseye!

St. Luke’s Biomedical Sciences Interventions class worked on their assessment skills using our telehealth robot, “Luke.” The student playing the part of the patient was in the lab while the student playing the part of the nurse practitioner was down the hall controlling the robot from their laptop and recording their assessment. As part of their assignment, students first had to create a standardized patient profile, which included a chief complaint, medical and family history, a list of current medications and dosages, allergies, appropriate vital signs to support the symptoms, determining the lab work/tests that should be conducted along with a final diagnosis and plan of action.

Middle School students at Little Flower Catholic School pair up with elementary students in the Viking to Viking Program to share techniques and methods for better outcomes in both math and reading. When kindergarten students came across challenging math problems, the older students helped them find their way. The school’s Viking spirit can be found all day, every day on the campus, especially with the Viking to Viking Program.

Congratulations to Jeremy Lucas and Xerianna Portella of Council Traditional School for their outstanding performance at Council’s Big Bang Archery Tournament held from December 14-16, 2023! Jeremy Lucas secured an impressive second place in the elementary boys’ category, while Xerianna Portella showcased her exceptional skills and claimed a well-deserved third place in the elementary girls’ category. Their dedication and talent have surely made their school proud! Keep aiming high and reaching for the bullseye!

LWCC Kingdom Academy Education Specialist, Dr. Byrd, met with parents and students individually to discuss the student’s progress monitoring data. During these meetings, students set personal goals for academic achievement. 1st grade student Elijah was very pleased and ready to grow, grow, grow!

St. Luke’s students learn different art techniques, one of these being painting with marker – which involves using a marker to create a drawing and then using a paintbrush and water to blend the marker strokes. Students drew a chameleon utilizing this technique as part of their rainforest unit. By blending the marker strokes, the students could create a vibrant and realistic image of the chameleon on paper. This technique helps students develop their artistic skills and encourages them to experiment with different materials and techniques to create unique and exciting works of art.

St. Mary’s welcomed Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi and Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Chad Barwick for Mass and Classroom Blessings and Visits! St. Mary’s is thankful for the great time that these two Archdiocesan leaders spent with all of the students from Early C through 8th grade!

W.H. Council Traditional School has been recognized as one of Alabama’s top 25 schools for the 2022-23 school year. The commitment to excellence has been acknowledged, and W.H. Council is honored to have received a $2,000 award for placing in the top 25 of all schools in Alabama on the report card. This achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of the students, teachers, and staff. The school is proud to continue providing quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment for our students.

Barton Academy is proud to share their Teacher of the Year was also selected to represent the Mobile County Public School System at State! Mrs. Christy LeGros is an amazingly talented educator who always seeks to provide her young artists opportunities to shine. Barton’s artists are regularly winning art recognition in various contests. From decorating the halls at Barton, to beautifying our city, to representing our state at the White House, the Barton artists have been growing and sharing their talent is fantastic ways thanks to her tutelage. The school-wide Quarter 3 quote states, “If we want to make meaning, we need to make art. As long as we are creating, we are cultivating meaning.” (Dr. Brene Brown). Thank you, Mrs. LeGros, for continually pouring into Barton’s artists and helping them to create meaningful art! Congratulations again on this wonderful honor!
Picture 1 left to right: Assistant Principal – Ms. Eaton, Mrs. LeGros, and Principal, Dr. Amanda Jones
Picture 2 – when she was surprised with the banner and recognition and some of her students stood with her for a photo

Students in grades five through eight participated in the Little Flower Catholic School spelling bee. Fifth grader La’Carl Murray was the top speller. When asked if he was nervous during the Spelling Bee, he said, “A little. But I just tried to do my best.” La’Carl will move on to the Diocesan Spelling Bee, and we wish him the best of luck.

Congratulations to the McGill-Toolen Catholic High School Physics Team for their performances in the University of Alabama 45th Annual Physics Contest
Our Team Members William Blanchette, Damien Brack, Kasey Eccles and Brendan Russell earned 3rd place in the overall school and
3rd place in the private school category. Brendan Russell took 3rd and Damien Brack 4th in the individual competition.

McGill-Toolen Catholic attended a Drug Education Council workshop for high schoolers. They heard from speakers and then worked to implement a prevention plan for our school. Speakers included a trauma surgeon who talked about prevention of gun violence, a neuroscience and psychology professor from South who brought real brains to touch, and spoke about what substances can to our brains. Students Sam Hecker and Morgan Carroll who are members of the Mobile Youth Drug Education Council were there to work the event.