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  BLACK HISTORY MONTH BC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Ellison Burns III '14

  2/16/2026
  By Noell Barnidge
  How did Benedictine Military School help to shape you?
  
  "I was introduced to Benedictine through my best friend, Matt Ginn ‘12. Although he was two years ahead of me, we attended middle school together and remained close after he transitioned to BC. He often spoke highly of his experience, and while I was initially skeptical of attending an all-boys, military, Catholic school, one shadow day during my eighth-grade year changed everything. I immediately noticed how the young men carried themselves and always saw how respected BC boys were throughout the city. From the moment I walked through those doors, I knew BC was where I wanted to be. I am incredibly grateful that my parents were able to provide me with that opportunity."
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  BLACK HISTORY MONTH BC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Jermane Patterson '91

  2/9/2026
  By Noell Barnidge
  How did Benedictine Military School help to shape you? 

   

  "Benedictine shaped me in lasting and meaningful ways. The school instilled discipline, structure, and a deep sense of accountability at a pivotal time in my life. Excellence was the standard, not only in academics, but in character, leadership, and service. I learned early that success is built on consistency, respect, and perseverance. The academic rigor pushed me beyond my comfort zone, teaching me how to manage responsibility and carry myself with confidence and integrity.

   

  "Just as influential were the values of faith, brotherhood, and moral conviction that Benedictine priests and monks emphasized. Those principles became the foundation of my decision‑making and continue to guide me today. The lessons I learned in the classroom from outstanding teachers such as the late Ms. Donna Youngblood, and on the athletic fields, shaped the way I approach challenges, leadership, and life itself."
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