Alumni in the News!

It has recently come to our attention that one of our graduates, Cori Chavez, was recognized in the fall as a winner in an essay contest. A student at Mullen High School, Cori is passionate about aviation. She currently participates in the Jacqueline Winther 'Take Flight Program", which gives insights into the world of aviation, engineering, math and science.

As part of this program, Cori entered and won the "Continuing the Legacy in Aviation" Essay contest, sponsored by Southwest Airlines. Named one of the three Western Region finalists, earned her an all-expense paid trip to the Southwest Airlines Headquarters in Dallas, Texas for Cori and her mother. During this trip, Cori was able to meet the Tuskegee Arimen, WWII African-American pilots who had the best mission record of any regiment in the war.

In the future Cori would like to become a member of the Mile High Flight Program, where she aspires to be solo in a  Cessna (a single-engine aircraft).

Cori and her sister Clarissa are graduates of Annunciation, and currently attend JK Mullen High School. Their brother is currently in the 4th grade at Annunciation.

We are very proud of Cori, and of all of our alumni who are recognized for their achievements in and outside of the classroom.

Letters to Soldiers

In December, our students wrote Christmas cards and letters to active soldiers in the armed forces. This activity was designed to give our students appreciation for the freedom that exists in our country, and to show them the importance of thinking of others over the holiday season. We were able to send over 100 letters to soldiers serving overseas. 

We are proud of the care and compassion they showed in their letters, and know that the soldiers appreciated reading their cards. 

Here is a response we received from a newsletter published by LTC Cain of the 541st Battalion, stationed in Kuwait. 

"Thank you for your support, prayers, and patience.  You have remained strong on the home front, allowing your loved ones to focus on the mission and take care of each other.  Without your support, our mission would be even more challenging.  We are still enjoying the many, many packages that arrived during the holiday season, and are forever grateful for your generosity and support."