Revised Copy of Viking Voyages Alumni Newsletter

St. Anne-Pacelli

Catholic School

2020 Kay Circle . Columbus, GA 31907

Phone: 706-561-8232

www.BeAViking.com

FAITH - HONESTY - LOYALTY - RESPECT

VIKING VOYAGES

Alumni Newsletter

July 2011

Behind the Scenes

with Clay Wieczorek

Clay is a proud 2001 graduate of St. Anne-Pacelli School. While at PHS he was active in YoungLife and lettered in both football and tennis. He didn't play music very much while in high school as most of his time was focused on sports. After graduating, Clay attended Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA for two years majoring in Business. In 2003 he felt called to pursue a career in music and moved to Nashville where he graduated from Belmont University with a Bachelor of Music.

Clay, under the name "Georgia Clay," has since written many songs and played in numerous acts as both lead singer and guitar player. He has released two recordings to-date and promotes his own material. Why the stage name 'Georgia Clay'? He states he is proud of his last name but felt it might be a complicated stage name, so in honor of his home state, he now goes by "Georgia Clay."

While proud of Clay's musical accomplishments, his mother, Susan C. Wieczorek, is also brags about his call to help others. "Clay is a habitater," says Susan, "he builds Habitat homes for impoverished persons. He even cancelled a birthday trip once so that he could help build a house."

She also recalls, "In August of 2005, Clay called me. He told me God was calling him to help with Hurricane Katrina. I told him he should heed the call." Clay left Belmont, bought a back pack and a tent, and lived in a field in the Ninth Ward, the hardest hit section of New Orleans. He helped people to tarp their homes and find their belongings. When he returned, Susan says, "his music had a different flavor to it."

One of Clay's favorite high school memories was of the annual annual Brookstone-Pacelli battle for the jug. The Vikings did not prevail in his senior year, but ever the optimist, Clay vowed "if I can't take them on the field, I will take their women!" He claims he dated every senior girl at Brookstone that year!

You can contact Clay through his Facebook page and listen to his music at itunes or youtube.

Congratulations Class of 2011!

class of 2001 group

St. Anne-Pacelli's Class of 2011 has much to be proud of . . . from their graduation on May 21 to their college acceptances, sports signings, community service accolades, scholarships awarded and much more!

Cecilia Arnold Brian Mansfield

Devin Burns Katie McDaniel

Mary Margaret Cammon Michael Melvin

Rebecca Cantrall Brandon Miller

Nicci Carmean Quinn Odom

Alex Coker Joe Parker

Rachel Cowart Joseph Reese

Sean Drop Kat Riale

Benjamin French Jacob Schlies

Josh Gould Katherine Shayne

Molli Harris Taylor Thompson

Michael Jacobs Brea Walker

Daniel Lambert Wil Wells

Claire Linden

The Class of 2011 received more than $180,000 in scholarships and were accepted in the following colleges:

Agnes Scott College

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Auburn University

Barry University

Clemson University

Columbus State University

Georgia Gwinnet College

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southwestern State

Maryville College

Marquette University

Millsaps College

St. John's University

Shaw University

Shorter University

Springhill College

Southern Wesleyan

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

University of Alabama

University of Georgia

University of Notre Dame

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

University of South Carolina

University of West Georgia

West Alabama

Class of 2011

Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Katherine Shayne and Ben French

Katherine Shayne, Valedictorian

Katherine graduated with a GPA of 4.46, having never made less than

an "A" in any of her classes.

She has mastered one of the most

strenuous schedules available at

St. Anne-Pacelli during her high

school career, including 8 AP

courses and a course at Columbus State University. Congratulations

Katherine, on this great honor!

Ben French, Salutatorian

Ben is graduating with a GPA

of 4.45. Ben also completed one

of the most challenging schedules

at St. Anne-Pacelli. He even

created honors-level courses in

the areas of technology and sign

language. Congratulations, Ben,

on this wonderful accomplishment!

Save the Date!

Classes are encouraged to schedule their reunions Homecoming weekend, September 30, 2011.

The following events are scheduled for September 30. All alumni are invited to attend.

Homecoming Game - Deimel Field, 7:30 pm

Social - St. Anne-Pacelli Auditorium, 6:00 pm

Golf Tournament - Maple Ridge Golf Club, 8:00

If you are planning a class reunion or would like more information, please contact Phyllis Smith.

Class of 1971 - 40-Year Reunion Class of 1991 - 20-Year Reunion

Class of 1981 - 30-Year Reunion Class of 2001 - 10-Year Reunion

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The Annual Fund is vital and your donation...

...ensures the update of technology and provides critical technological needs.

...provides tuition assistance ensuring economic diversity of our student body.

...empowers us to attract and retain dedicated faculty.

...supports the required on-going maintenance and beautification of our facilities.

...instills strong morals and values, providing campus ministry and service opportunities.

...enriches every area of student life, from the rigorous curriculum to arts and culture, academic clubs to athletic programs. It's all supported by the Annual Fund and every dollar helps. We can't do it without YOU!

If you would like to make a donation, complete the Annual Fund Donation Form and return to: Phyllis Smith -- 2020 Kay Circle . Columbus, GA 31907

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