SJCSAnnRep2014_15

The mission of St. Joseph Catholic School is to educate each
student by embracing our faith and upholding academic excellence

within a Catholic community devoted to the whole child.

2014 2015ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL
BY THE NUMBERS

• Total Enrollment 482 • Number of Families 332
• Catholic Families 96% • Non-Catholic Families 4%

• St. Joseph Parishioners 43%
• Parishes Represented 21

• Faculty and Staff 53
• Years of combined teaching experience 341

• Faculty/Staff who are alumni, parents of
alumni and/or have children

enrolled at SJCS 66%

2014-15 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

A MESSAGE FROM Monsignor John Walsh, Pastor
OUR PRINCIPAL Mrs. Patricia Allen, Principal
Mrs. Jill Ramsey, Assistant Principal
Thank you so much for your generous Mrs. Cynthia Granger, Director of Operations
support of the school.We are so blessed Mrs. Beth Howard, Curriculum Director
to have such a terrific community supporting our school. Mrs. Jackie Fusaro, Development Director
As you will see within this report, the actual cost of Mrs.Vicki Sandlin, Technology Director
tuition does not cover all the expenses for the school; we Mrs. Judith Brodell, Administration & Admissions
make up this difference through our fundraising efforts. Mr. John Darby, Maintenance Director
Through your generous support we have been able to
make additional improvements to the school facilities, Advisory Council 2015 SJCS STUDENT
make continued updates to the library and provide access COUNCIL OFFICERS
to digital databases. Even with the generous support we Monsignor John Walsh, Pastor
received last year, some unexpected issues with technology Mrs. Patricia Allen, Principal Emmett Lepp, President
arose which caused us to end the school year with a small Mrs. Jill Ramsey, Assistant Jill Bergeron, Vice President
deficit.The school maintains a general savings account Principal Abby Bernardo, Secretary
which is used in a deficit situation, or to hold funds when Mrs. Paula Todd, Council Chair
there is a surplus.Thank you for all that you do- for the Mrs. Lori Ahr, Development Sofia Mathew,
countless volunteer hours, the many items you donate to Frank DeMarco, Facilities 7th Grade Executive
the school, and the financial contributions to the school. Christine Doran,
We all give of ourselves for one very important reason–the
children! Home and School
Michelle Michaud, Marketing
Sincerely, Kelly Niswonger, Spiritual Life
Patricia Allen, PhD Nicole Palazzo, Strategic Planning
Principal Shannon Treanor, Home and
School
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Finance Committee

Monsignor John Walsh, Pastor
Mrs. Patricia Allen, Principal
Mrs. Jill Ramsey, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Cynthia Granger, Director of Operations
Mr. John Luckett
Mr. Brian Hershberger
Mr. John Rittenhouse

Technology Committee

Ms.Vicki Sandlin, Director of Technology
Mrs. Megan Crabtree, Middle School Teacher
Mr. Rob Andres, parent
Mr. Greg Cory, parent
Mr. David Doran, parent
Mr. Chuck Niswonger, parent

Home & School Committee

Christine Doran, Co-President
Shannon Treanor, Co-President
Lori Ahr, Secretary
Ann Frazer, Treasurer

CLASS OF 2015 HIGH E6A CMVL Tournament Champs
SCHOOL SELECTIONS
Team JO 8th Grade Girls Basketball: 2015 Season Champions
BlessedTrinity High School 45%
Public/Cobb County High School 22%
Magnet High School Programs 20%
St. Pius/Marist Catholic High School 8%

Other Private

High School 6%

SJCS CLASS OF 2015
ACADEMIC AWARD RECIPIENTS

Outstanding Christian Award:
Fianko Buckle

Highest GPA: Fianko Buckle

St. Pius X Catholic High School Athletic Awards
Chi Rho Award: Anne Elise Beals
• Annual Teachers vs. Student Volleyball Game:
Principal’s Award: Emmett Lepp 2015 Winner: Students

Knights of Columbus • Sportsmanship Award for Physical Education:
Essay Winner: Clara Chauveau and Michael Shinholster
Jill Bergeron
• Putt-Putt Contest Golf Winner: Chris Paschetto
Academic Awards • Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest:

• Blessed Trinity Book Award: Abigail Granson Elle Clancy: 1st place State and Division (9 year-old girls)
• Battle of the Books: Sarah Foy: 1st place Division (10 year-old girls)
Griffin Peck: 2nd place Division (12 year-old boys)
1st Place: 5th grade – Alex Audrain, Michelle Blatnik, Drew Duelmer: 3rd place Division (9 year-old boys)
Julia Gagne, & Addie Jernigan; • 2014-15 SJCS Volleyball (5 teams, 53 girls in grades 5-8)
• Martin Luther King Essay Winner: Collier Browne Regular Season: Team JOE6B Champions, JOE6A Runner-up
• Oratorical Competition Winner: Joey Gaupp CMVL Championship: Team JOE6A Tournament champion,
• Spelling Bee Winner: Ted Otto JOE6B Tournament runner-up, JOE8A Tournament Final Four
• Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting Contest Winners: • 2014-15 SJCS BASKETBALL (16 teams, 97 boys and 42 girls)
Parker Goff, Lauren Greenhill, Sebastian Leon, Regular Season: 8th grade girls Champions
Kathryn Kovacic, Ewuraba Buckle, Sarah Foy, Liam Watson, CMLA Championship: 8th grade girls CMLA Championship
Megan Gorin runner up.

Fine Arts Awards Archdiocese Winner/Distinction

• Archdiocese of Atlanta Justice and Peace Ministries SJCS FACULTY, STAFF
Multimedia Art Contest: Charlotte Dempsey, 2nd place & VOLUNTEERS SHINE

• Junior Theater 2015 Awards: “Excellence in Dance Award” Mistie Jean, 2nd grade teacher
• Junior Finalists–Honors Orchestra at Carnegie Hall, St. Joseph Catholic School’s Employee of the Year, 2014-15

NYC: Mattie Riordan, cello; Abby Bernardo, violin;
Lizzy Niswonger, clarinet.

Mistie Je an, 2014-15 Employee of theYear Rita Hohman, Music Director earned a Masters of
Educational Leadership, with a concentration in Ethics/Law and

Multiculturalism from Kennesaw State University

Katie Walsh, 4th Grade teacher, earned a Masters of Educational
Leadership, with a concentration in Technology
from Kennesaw State University.

Susan Arenson, Art Teacher, was recognized by the
Archdiocese of Atlanta Justice and Peace Ministries as an

Outstanding Educator.

Gretchen Shumpert, SJCS Parent, recognized as 3
2014-15 St. Joseph Catholic School
Volunteer of the Year

2014-2015 DONORS | FUNDS

ANNUAL FUND Robin Baker Joseph & Maria Forese The McConnell Family
$86,660 = 104% of Goal Amy & Barry Ballow Michael & Elizabeth Foy The McCormick Family
Melissa Bassett RS & LA France Richard McGrath
100% Faculty Staff Participation Regina Baute Kimberlie Francis The McLaughlin Family
75% Parent Participation Karen Beach Ann & Rob Frazer Erik & Melanie Meder
Kristen & Wade Beals Autumn Freer Peter & Barbara Mellett
ST. JOSEPH’S CIRCLE Nichole Bennett/Guillory Jackie & Mike Fusaro The Mena Family
Gifts of $5,000 or more The Beno Family Bill & Daniela Mendez
Becky Bercher Jennifer Gagne* Bernadette Mertz
John & Becky Luckett Scott Bergeron Francis & Dawn Mess
Kathy Biebel Pat Garvey Rebecca & Brian Miller
COUGAR CLUB Tom & Karen Blatnik Keith & Kathleen Gaupp
Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499 Kari Brannan Re'an Geis Jason & Cyraea Miller*
Judith Brodell Susan Ginter
Joe & Kim Addison Shell Brown Mr. & Mrs. John George Mr. & Mrs. Edward Miller
Pat & Ric Allen Katherine Brown Melissa Montes
Joseph & Angela Dickman Donnie & Julie Browne Justin Goff* Elizabeth Moore
Monica Franke Marianne & Joe Burke The Morales Family
Elias & Maral Issa Ann Burkly Lisa & Nicholas Goldblatt Scott Morgan
George & Stephanie Kramer Susan Burwell Andrew & Cynthia Granger Laurie & Michael Morse
The Michaud Family Mark & Jamie Buynoski Blaire & Brenda Greenhill Denise Mott
Laurie & Joe Norton Carlton Byrd Robert & Sara Gresham Claire Mott
Patrick O'Neal Carlos & Lisbeth Roa Capitillo William Grier Joan & Corey Nason
Chuck & Kelly Niswonger Geoff & Paula Carlson Emily Grund Matthew & Adrienne Nelson
Dr. Dirk Williams (library) John Casazza Mr. & Mrs. Roger Nordlinger
Lisa & Tony Ha* Elizabeth & Joseph Nottoli
BLUE & GOLD Frank & Karina Chauveau* Eric & Mary Oberman
Gifts of $500 – $999 Brad & Michele Austin Hainje The Ocampo Family
Karen Conneilly Robert & Janet Halapin Mike & Tricia O'Dell
Okibedi Ahanotu Dan & Sharon Connor Steve Hale James & Meghan Odom
Leah Akiki Travis & Anna Connor Denise Hall Andrea Oliver
Mark & Andrea Allen Roseanne & Ricardo Cornejo Brad & Jill Hamacher Mark Oliver
Erin Black Erika Couch Clint Hawkins The Olsson Family
Robert Bond Anthony & Lara Couch Leslie Henderson Travis & Melissa O'Neal
Michael & Maygan Cale Kara Cowart Lisa Herold Arturo & Maria Ordoqui
David & Kellie Contreras Douglas & Megan Crabtree Brian & Karen Hershberger Mr. & Mrs. Steven Otto
Candace & Sean Flynn Ashley & Stephen Crane Rita Hohman Jonathan Owens
Tiffany Cranmer Margaret Holtz Joy Lynn Parks
Mark & Donna Gasper* Russell Creel Jillian Homan Jon & Beth Paschetto
Juliana & Peter Hardy* Joe & Kathy Cregan The Hood/Cuevas Family Cheron Patterson
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Cross Beth Howard Teresa Pawlik
Keith & Laura Hildebrandt The Crowson Family Carrie Huffman Kristi & Jeff Peck
Navin & MaryKate Lakatoo Jessica Cuevas Lori Huggins Bill & Carolyn Polakowski
Marie & Jack Lambremont Scott & Karen Hyland Azane Quacoe
Carson & Amy Lyons Robert & Deborah Daniel* Joey Jacobsen James & Lana Rains
Gregory & Michelle Michaud Clyde & Mistie Jean Todd & Beth Ramatowski
Brad & Kiera Nesmith John Darby The Jimenez/Giraldo Family Jill Ramsey
Gregorio Odivilas Arianne Davis Amy Johnson Avelino Ribeiro
Will & Michelle Santangelo The Dcosta/Gonsolves Family Christopher & Lisa Edwards Johnson Paola Richmond
Susan Smeen The de Souza Family Amy Joy Lori Riordan
Ryan & Heather Swift Gerald & Jessica DeClemente Nicole Junius John & Caroline Rittenhouse
Michael & Maria Walsh Frank & Teri DeMarco Christine Kirk John & Teresa Robinson
Ann Marie & Richard Walsh James Dempsey The Koehler Family Tiffany & Scott Rose
Tricia DePadro Terri Korff Michael & Tara Roth
FRIENDS OF ST. JOSEPH Jeffrey & Andrea Kovacic Roni Ryan
Gifts up to $499 Karen Dewalt* Dan & Margaret Krieger Connie & Tyler Sadler
The Didier Family* Danielle Kroger Joseph Sales
Michelle Abel The Kyiamah Family Laura Sanders
Joyce Abraham Minh & Kasey Diep Michael Laguitan Vicki Sandlin
Joe & Lori Ahr Ron & Rona Dinsmore Maribeth Lane Kate Schmitz
Raoul & Ida Adje Akpovo Thomas Dlugos Kurt & Marty Leibel The Schwab Family
Susan Arenson Roxanne Donovan Laura Lennox Mike & Sharon Sciarappa
Paul & Renee Armstrong The Leon Family
Juan & Maricelis Armstrong David & Christine Doran* The Liedberg Family The Setchell Family*
Stacie Aschwege Beth Llamazales
Michael & Patricia Dorko Jeri Lobacz Todd & Shiela Shinholster
Mark & Kathleen Atkins* Douglas & Brenda Doychak Peter & Maria London
The Dudek Family Matthew & Lauren Lorenzo Jake & Chris Shinkle*
David Audrain Jim Duelmer Deborah Lupi
Mark & Debra Isgro Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Lupi Rudi & Gretchen Shumpert
The Earley Family Bridget Maddocks Pam & Kirby Siglin
Kathy Earp Meghan Manthey Krista Simonsen
Rusty Edwards Marsha Marshall Karen Smart
Linda Elliott Jennifer Martel Wendy Smith
Scott & Alessandra Elliott Michael & Julie Martin Brent & Mary Snyder
Carol English Shelley Martin Enrico & Iris Squeri
Becki Fiorelli Mandy Martin Scott Stefansic
James & Kara Flading The Masters Family Mary Stein
Patrick & Marla Flynn Sebastian Mathew Julie Sullivan
Louis & Rochelle Focaracci Carolyn Mathies Tara Suswal
Marjie Foley
The Foley/Jansen Family

2014-2015 DONORS | FUNDS

The Swade Family Erdward & Geraldine Rayford Louise & Freddie Lambremont George & Joan Buynoski
Steve Szabo For Cole & Caitlyn Hardaway For Katie & John Lambremont For Amelia & Sadie Buynoski
Joe & Linda Reinauer James & Elaine Logan Mary & Renato Cesaretti
Helen Tandoh-Lee* For Alex & Kate Thrash For Zander Couch For Isabella Forese
Joan & Ron Swade Dick & Joan Lynch Ellen Cross
Montine Tanner For Andrew & Megan Swade For Drew Waugaman For Charlie & Bennett Owens
Scott Teverino Ben & Virginia Urzendowski Joanne & Steve Lynch Joseph & Carmen Dickman
Roy Thompson For Caitlin Rose Urzendowski For Luke Lorenzo For Olivia & Joseph Dickman
Lee Thrash Bob & Monica Lyons Kathy & Jim Duff
Paula Todd BLUE DONORS For Alana Lyons For Chris & James Diep
Stevie Tompkins Gifts of $100-$249 Betty & Bill Mackey Louis & Rochelle Focaracci
Bill & Christina Updyke For Declan & Sairsha Connor For Gabe Focaracci
The Valdez Family Ray & Mary Acosta Joe & Patty Martin Norman & Paula Gagne
Vanessa Viviano For Caroline & Sophia Santangelo For Brian & Joseph Martin For Julia & Jack Gagne
Maylene Wagener Bob & Barbara Bean Ana McGary Hillary Goldblatt
Katie Walsh For Allyssa Kraker For Haley McGary For Brian & Jason Goldblatt
Michael & Dionne Walsh Kathleen & Harold Benson Angela & Kevin Metz William & Brenda Grier
Mr. & Mrs. Don Walters For Mary Baker For Tony Barros For Hayden & Lillianna Grier
Erik & Sandra Waterman Billy & Genie Bond Stephen & Darlene Moore Kathy Harris
Ian & Laura Watson For Robert & Isabella Bond For Nicolas Walsh For Alexander & Samantha Harris
Dan & Carlene Weis Deane & Susan Brunson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Nave Herman Hilke
Jenny Wilburn For Mackenzie & Luke Manning For Payton & Sarah Ann Mathies For Adam Gasper
Lisa & Clinton Williams Philip & Joan Butta Chuck & Madeline Nesmith Tom & Elaine Huggins
Jennifer & Carlton Williams For Jamie Dewalt For Mary Grace Nesmith For Thomas & Madeline Huggins
Patricia & Rodney Wilson Marie Carr Arturo & Maria Ordoqui David & Helen Kinsman
Melissa Witte For Natalie & Benjamin Didier For Taylor Ordoqui For Brady Martel
Pat & Jim Wolfe Audrey & Thomas Castracane Rita Petrowicz Ray & Mary Krieger
Robert Worden For Anna & Andrew McLaughlin For Laura Ginter For Mary & Matthew Krieger
Spencer Wynne Terry & Hank Connor Mrs. Susan Rea Dolores Laird
James & Beatriz Yarbrough For Anna Elizabeth Hurley Connor For Addison Earp For Natalie Weis
Edgardo & Celerina Constantino William R. Robbins Jr. Mary Lipani
* Matching Gift For Seth & Skye Constantino For Quinn Robbins For Will & Maren Lipani
Jack & Linda Cosby Bill Robertson Cece & Ta Main
GRANDPARENT LEND-A-HAND For Nora Lightsey For Jaiden & Justice Ramatowski For Anna & Josephine Robers
Mr. & Mrs.Tony Couch Gloria Ruiz Jennifer Martel
Donors to this important fund raised For Collin Anthony Couch For Alexander Milian For Brady Martel
$15,445 In 2014-2015. The Crane Family Harry & May Schwab Robert Martel Sr.
Pierce Crane For Bennett L. Schwab For Brady Martel
BLUE & GOLD DONORS Bob & Rena Crouch Ernie & Jan Thayer Michael & Bonnie McLain
Gifts of $250 or greater For Olivia & Joseph Dickman For Anthony DePadro For Karson Engelberger
Darlena Cuevas Richard & Susan Trotter Carolyn McNight
Bruce & Michelle Brumfield For Angelina Hood For Jenny Almeida For Collin Couch
For Katie Morgan Elizabeth Davis Bunlue & Joanie Ushupun Bob & Nancy Mitchell
Anthony Cuevas For Lucky Davis & Adyson Miller For Sophia Kelly For Patrick Llamazales
For Angelina Hood Louise & Linda Duelmer Ron & Mary Ellen Von Holt Ken & Carol Mossor
Charles & Martha Engelberger Jr. For Callie & Drew Duelmer For Liam & Rylen Watson For Maximillian Jean
For Karson Engelberger Shelly Elder Sharon & David Walker Roger & Susan Pajari
William Fischer For Pierce Crane For Johnnie Black For Dylan Williams
For Ben, David & Will Hamacher Don & Louise Fischer Barbara & Frank Walsh Mel & Susie Ridell
Davd & Marjorie Hamacher For Lexi & Kyle Fischer For Kyle & Kelci Walsh For James Wilburn
For Ben, David & Will Hamacher Joseph & Rose Forese Mike & Louise Wiggens Mrs. Carmen Soto
Theresa Jansen For Isabella Forese For Julia & Jackson Geis For Galilioa Szabo
For Zachery L. Jansen Bob Foster Betsy & Walter Willigan Ann & Henry Stanziano
Mike & Marsha Jaroch For Shane Foster For Charlie Oberman For Katie & Joseph Stanziano
For Brian & Joseph Martin Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fuller Pat & Mike Yarnold Ann P. Timer
Bob & Patsy Lagen For Joshua Fuller & Jacob Fowlkes For Sarah Foy For Billy &
For Callie & Drew Duelmer George & Brenda Hainje Sarah Wolfe
Dr. & Mrs. Corsina Mena For Jack, Grace & GREY DONORS
For Alex & Andrew Mena Amelia Hainje Gifts of $99 or less
Edward & Julia Miller Sidney & Ann Heath
For Dillon & Ashley Miller For Rachael Beno Larry & Kathie Allen
Mike & Gwen Powderly Soot & Marilyn Jew For Sydney Allen
For Michael & Anna Shinholster & For Kittana Wagener Ancell & Karen Atkins
Claire Stevens For Mary Kate Atkins
James & Lana Rains
For Jackson & Wes Rains

2014-2015 DONORS | FUNDS

ADDITIONAL GIFTS TO SJCS MATCHING GIFTS Mrs. Carol English Broadway in Atlanta
Abbott Mrs. Rhonda Ficco Capital Genealogy
MORTGAGE DEBT REDUCTION Coca Cola Mr. & Mrs. Ray France Cason Photography
(Formerly Capital Campaign) Federal Home Loan Mr. & Mrs. Richard Franke Center for Puppetry Arts
First Data Corporation Mrs. Monica Franke Chateau Elan
PATRON GE Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Geis Chi Budo Kwon Martial Arts, Inc.
Gifts greater than $1,000 Home Depot Mr. & Mrs. Justin Goff Chicagos
IBM Mrs. Cynthia Granger Chick-Fil-A
GE Foundation Insperity Mr. & Mrs. Blair Greenhill Cobb Energy
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hershberger Intercontinental Hotels Archbishop Wilton Gregory College Football Hall of Fame
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Humphrey Kimberly Clark Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hainje Cougar Athletics Association
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Marin Lincoln Financial Mr. & Mrs. Brad Hamacher Darrah Photo
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart McConnell Motorola Mr. & Mrs. Brian Hershberger Dr. & Mrs. John & Kathy Stroop
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Michaud Norfolk Southern Mr. & Mrs. Huggins Dr. Martin Krieger, D.D.S. & Associates
Publix Dr. & Mrs. George Kramer Evene Day Spa
SPONSOR SunTrust Mr. & Mrs. John Lambremont Farrar & Tipton Othodontics
Gifts of $500 - $999 Verizon Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Leibel Frontgate
Voya Mr. & Mrs. Peter London Heart & Soul Boutique
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Lorenzo High Museum
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Halapin FOUNDATION GIFTS Mrs.Amy Lyons Intrigue Salon
Andrea Oliver The Conrad's Family Education Fund Mr. & Mrs. Michael Maddocks KBG Design
at the Catholic Foundation of North Mr. & Mrs. Richard McGrath La Parrilla Restaurant
DONOR Georgia Mr. & Mrs.Alejandro Montes Little Quilts
Gifts up to $499 Mrs. Denise Mott Marietta Country Club - Mr. M. Zenaty
RHINESTONE RODEO GALA Mr. & Mrs. Corey Nason Marietta Country Club - Ms. L. Giuggio
Mr. & Mrs.William Abballe & SILENT AUCTION Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Niswonger Marietta Pizza Company
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Baker February 7, 2015, Mr. & Mrs. Mike O'Dell Panda Express
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bielak Marietta Country Club Mr. & Mrs. Brian Owens Promo Photo
Ann Burkly Total Raised: $58,003 Mrs. Kristi Peck Sew Fine Creations
James Dempsey Mr. & Mrs.Avelino Ribeiro Stone Mountain Park
Becki Fiorelli COMMITTEE Mrs. Lori Riordan Tennesee Aquarium
Mr. Fiorelli Chairs: Kellie Contreras, Stefanie Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Roberts The Cigar Merchant
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Focaracci Kramer, & Laura Watson Ms. Mary Robinson Uniform Source
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Frazer Committee: Maricelis Armstrong, Dr. & Mrs. Scott Rose Volley One
Susan Ginter Alessandra Elliott, Jackie Scaglione Mr. & Mrs. Michael Roth Walt Disney World Co.
Mr. & Mrs. Zoltan Kiss Mr. & Mrs. James Sanders Wishdrawals Disney Planning
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Martel ANNIE OAKLEY SPONORS Mrs. Susan Smeen
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McConnell Marietta Pizza Company Mr. & Mrs. Enrico Squeri
Mr. & Mrs. Robert O'Dell United Office Systems Mr. & Mrs.Alan Swade
Karen & Steve Otto Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Treanor
Mr. & Mrs.Anthony Pascocello Mr. & Mrs. Michael Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sciarappa Mr. & Mrs. Dan Weis
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Shumpert
Mr. & Mrs. J. Kerby Siglin BUSINESS DONORS
Mr. Scott Stefansic 2 Hag Swag
Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Williams Almeda Interiors
Lisa & Clinton Williams Atlanta Braves
Atlanta West
LISA MOON ENDOWMENT FOR Jewelry
THE PERFORMING ARTS Barnsley Resorts
Blessed Trinity H.S.
Pat & Ric Allen
Tammy Benham INDIVIDUAL DONORS PADDLE CALL DONORS
Paul & Ann Burkly Mr. & Mrs. John Abel $13,767 was raised for online subscriptions, laptop cart and middle school desks.
Mildred D’Costa Mr. & Mrs. Joe Addison
Becki Fiorelli Mr. & Mrs. Joe Ahr Joe & Kim Addison Brian & Karen Hershberger Kevin Poske
Louis & Rochelle Focaracci Dr. Juan Carlos & Joe & Lori Ahr Andre & Karen Hyland Jill Ramsey
Christi & Keir Masters Mark & Kathleen Atkins James & Amy Johnson John & Caroline Rittenhouse
Melissa & Alejandro Montes Dr. Marcelis Armstrong Corey &Valerie Bailey Jeffrey & Andrea Kovacic John & Maria Robinson
Alma & Joseph Sales Mr. & Mrs.Tom Blatnick Dale & Becky Bercher George & Stefanie Kramer Scott & Tiffany Rose
Kerby & Pam Siglin Mrs. Marianne Burke Rick Borman Kurt & Marty Leibel Tyler & Connie Sadler
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cale Joseph & Shell Brown Peter & Maria London Vicki Sandlin
ANGEL FUND Mr. & Mrs. Frank Chauveau Mark & Jamie Buynoski John & Becky Luckett Chip & Jackie Scaglione
Tammy Benham Mr.& Mrs. P. Christianson Michael & Maygan Cale Amy & Carson Lyons Kerby & Pam Siglin
Ann Burkly Mr. & Mrs. David Contreras David & Kellie Contreras Michael & Bridget Maddocks Elie & Susan Smeen
The DCosta /Gonsolves Family Mrs. Roseanne Cornejo Joseph & Kathy Cregan Greg & Michelle Michaud Enrico & Iris Squeri
Becki Fiorelli Mr. & Mrs. Steve Crane Robert & Deborah Daniel Brian & Rebecca Miller Steve & Aileen Szabo
Louis & Rochelle Focaracci Mr. & Mrs. Craig Cranmer David & Christine Doran Rich Moon Gene & Megan Tallman
Melissa Montes Mrs.Tiffany Cranmer Jim & Tracie Duelmer Frank & Gwen Moran Kevin & Shannon Treanor
Mr. & Mrs. Chad Daniel Scott & Alessandra Elliott Steve & Denise Mott William & Christina Updyke
6 Mr. & Mrs. Lester Dewalt Carol English Bradley & Kiera Nesmith Mitchell & Marissa Walsh
Mrs. K. Diep Ray & Lynn France Patrick & Bozena O'Neill Katherine Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Dinsmore Mike & Jessica Francis Brian & Laura Owens Erik & Sandra Waterman
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Edwards Rob & Ann Frazer Craig & Cheron Patterson Ian & Laura Watson
Mr. Rusty Edwards Mike & Jackie Fusaro
John & Jennifer Gagne
Jeff & Kristi Peck
William & Carolyn Polakowski

2014-2015 DONORS | FUNDS

EXTRA-ORDINARY SUPPORTERS

GRACE SCHOLARS:
Georgia Residents Assisting
Children’s Education

$117,192

“TEE ONE UP FOR THE KIDS”
SJCS GOLF TOURNAMENT

$7,295

COMMITTEE

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

GOLF MADNESS
PUTT-PUTT

CONTEST WINNER
Christopher Paschetto, 8th grade
TOURNAMENT WINNERS

1st place
Humphrey,Weis, Ortiz, Catone

2nd place
Elliott, King,Trahan, Campbell

3rd Place
Polakowski, Deveikis,

Peak, Baggerly

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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIVING

ANNUAL FUND for the school. Auction proceeds are directed to
our school’s Mortgage Debt Reduction campaign.
The Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition Thank you to the committee volunteers, sponsors, and
and the cost to educate. It includes proceeds from
the Grandparent Lend-A-Hand and Cougar Pride attendees for your continued support of this fun-filled
campaigns. This important fund helps SJCS grow.
fundraising event.

GRANDPARENT LEND-A-HAND GOLF TOURNAMENT

As part of the Annual Fund, the Grandparent Lend- The SJCS Golf Tournament is a wonderful event for
A-Hand Campaign has become an essential part of our fathers and sons (moms too) held each spring, providing
fundraising efforts. Established in 2010, this important a day of fun, fellowship and friendly competition. Eighth
fund has raised funds to improve the school Media grade students have the exclusive privilege and get an
Center and add technology upgrades to our school. excused absence in order to enjoy this school tradition.
Thank you Grandparents for your unending support of Proceeds from this annual event are directed toward
our school. our school’s Mortgage Debt Reduction campaign.
Thank you to the committee volunteers, sponsors, and
GRACE SCHOLARS players for supporting this terrific event.

GRACE is a student scholarship organization (SSO) St. Joseph Catholic School welcomes gifts made by cash,
established by the Archdiocese to provide tuition check or credit card. You may give a gift online via our
assistance to families with financial need. Donors can website: www.stjosephschool.org.
designate specific schools–like St. Joseph Catholic
School–to receive their donation. A taxpayer in Georgia If you prefer to write a check, please make check
can “use” part of their Georgia income tax to provide payable to St. Joseph Catholic School and mail to:
scholarships for students entering Catholic schools in
Georgia. This occurs because the tax payer receives St. Joseph Catholic School
a 100% tax credit against his Georgia tax liability for 81 Lacy Street
the amount donated to GRACE Scholars.Therefore, Marietta, GA 30060
money that was going to pay taxes is being “used” to
support Catholic education for those in need.

LISA W. MOON ENDOWMENT FOR THE The campaign year for St. Joseph Catholic School is
PERFORMING ARTS July 1 to June 30. SJCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-
exempt organization. All gifts to the school are tax-
This fund was established in memory of Lisa W. Moon– deductible to the extent specified by law. Donors are
beloved and devoted mother of SJCS students Sean and encouraged to consult with their tax advisor regarding
Chase. implications of their gifts.

SJCS ANGEL FUND To find out about more ways you can contribute to our
school, please contact the Development Office by email
This fund is available to families suffering temporary [email protected] or call 770-428-3328
financial hardship. ext. 24.

SILENT AUCTION & GALA

Each winter, SJCS hosts an Annual Silent Auction &
Gala. Fun and creative themes have included Denim
& Diamonds, Speakeasy Soiree and in 2015, Rhinestone
Rodeo. Attendees bid on thousands of dollars in
donated products, vacations and services in addition
to the popular SJCS exclusives: Carpool Queen, the
beloved school quilt and the 2nd grade communion
runner! Attendees take part in the lively Paddle Call,
where donations are directed toward a specific need

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CLASS OF 2015

SJCS PLEDGE 9

Today I pledge, to keep Jesus in my mind, on my lips and in my heart. I promise
my actions will be kind and true and I will not hurt others in what I say or do.

I am very proud to be a student here at St. Joseph Catholic School.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL FINANCIALS

SUPPORT & REVENUE 2014-2015

Parent Support $2,822,113
Tuition & Fees

Archdiocesan Support 130,000
Archdiocesan Block Grant 76,550
GRACE Scholarships

Fundraising 163,786
Development 32,500
Home and School

Other Income

Student Services 80,552

Interest Income 27,638

Other 103,939

TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE $3,437,078

2014-15 EXPENDITURES 2014-2015 $2,663,643
COST TO EDUCATE 190,908
Salaries & benefits 152,124
Cost to educate $5,966 Mortgage 190,661
Tuition 7,543 Instructional materials 74,981
Difference ($1,577) Facilities 81,638
Student Services 37,221
Technology 75,274
Administration 297
Development/Marketing
Other $3,466,747

TOTAL EXPENDITURES ($29,669)

NET REVENUE OVER EXPENDITURES

MORTGAGE DEBT
REDUCTION

Monthly payment $15,909
Annual payments $190,908

Projected last
payment date:

February 2020

10 Home and School Board: Lori Ahr, Christine Doran,
Shannon Treanor, Anne Frazier

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