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List of 20 news stories.

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  ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Benedictine has produced numerous Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals

  3/1/2026
  By Noell Barnidge
  The Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the city’s most time-honored traditions — and no institution has shaped its leadership more than Benedictine Military School.
  
  

  This year’s grand marshal, Martin S. “Marty” Hogan, is the latest living embodiment of that legacy of BC men.
  
  

  Around midday on Feb. 23, Hogan (BC Class of 1986), said being elected Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal a day earlier still hadn’t quite sunk in. His phone had been buzzing for hours with calls of congratulations from friends, family, and business associates in Savannah, New York, and even Ireland. But the reality of being named grand marshal of the 2026 Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade was only beginning to settle in.
  
  

  “It’s slowly but surely kicking in,” Hogan said. “I’m so grateful to represent not only my Catholic faith and to celebrate the Feast of Saint Patrick, but all those BC men that were before me, including my classmate John Forbes for the big one on the 200^th, and just guys like Tommy Brunson (BC ’62, 2000 grand marshal), and Mike Foran (BC ’76, 2016 grand marshal), and Dave Roberts (BC ’76, 2014 grand marshal). I can go on and on with the tradition. I just hope I live up to it.”
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  BLACK HISTORY MONTH BC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Dexter Reynolds '80

  2/23/2026
  By Noell Barnidge
  How did Benedictine Military School help to shape you?

   

  "My initial thoughts about attending BC were filled with irony. I didn’t want to go to BC. I wanted to go to Groves where all of the guys I had played recreation sports with would be going. As kids we often talked about what it was going to be like to play at Groves. My parents, on the other hand, had very different plans for me. They said that you can get that out of your mind because you are going to BC. This was the beginning of what would turn out to be the best experience of my life."
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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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  BLACK HISTORY MONTH BC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Jermal Patterson '91

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

  
  "I can't say enough of how well Benedictine prepared me for my future. Let's talk about academics first. I entered Benedictine as a youngster for whom academics always came so easily. I made great grades and did not have to study much to get them. My twin, Jermane, and I caused some havoc in class when we were in parochial school because a lot of times we were bored. Benedictine was different. Benedictine taught me the value of studying. Freshman year, I quickly realized that I couldn't just rely on my memory of subjects anymore but I had to take good notes. I had to make sure that those notes were organized and I had to really study them."
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  ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: BC’s Barlow Learning Center has helped numerous Cadets

  12/31/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  For nearly a decade, the Barlow Learning Center at Benedictine Military School has supported and enhanced the academic success of Cadets with diagnosed and documented learning differences. One of those Cadets was Luke Barlow, BC Class of 2020, who was diagnosed with dyslexia as a young child at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School.
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  BC's first-ever Athletics Day of Giving is Tuesday, Nov. 18

  11/16/2025
  Benedictine Military School's first-ever Athletics Day of Giving is an event (Nov. 18 at 8 a.m. until Nov. 19 at noon) where our community can directly support the BC sports team of their choice. Each team will share their specific goals and needs, and every gift - of any size - helps strengthen our Cadets' experience. Please join us as we come together to fuel teamwork, leadership, and tradition across all BC sports!
  CLICK HERE TO MAKE A GIFT!
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  1902 Heritage Society Planned Giving Minute: Essential Elements of Estate Planning

  7/31/2025
  Mr. Rhett Zeigler, J.D., is a graduate of the Benedictine Military School Class of 1994 and the Executive Vice President & Chief Trust Officer at Magnolia Trust Company. He has graciously agreed to write about estate planning, which is important to Benedictine Military School. BC’s 1902 Heritage Society recognizes individuals and families who have included Benedictine in their estate plans or have named Benedictine as the beneficiary of a charitable gift arrangement.
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  ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Survivors' Club to meet at 12 p.m. June 16 in BC Cafeteria

  5/28/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  The BC Survivors’ Club is a group for all alumni who attended the old BC on Bull Street (1902-63), as well as alumni who have celebrated their 50^th reunion. The group meets for lunch on the third Monday of even months. More than 100 “BC Survivors” typically attend these luncheons. The next gathering will be at 12 p.m. June 16 in BC Cafeteria.
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  ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Donald Doan '97 serves as graduation guest speaker for BC Class of 2025

  5/27/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  Mr. Donald Doan was born in Savannah on May 2, 1978, to Trong and Kim Doan. He began his education at St. James Catholic School, where he enjoyed playing varsity basketball for the Chargers. He then attended Benedictine Military School alongside his three brothers, excelling both academically and athletically.
  
  A leader among his peers, Mr. Doan served as BC's National Honor Society President and was awarded the prestigious Senior Army Instructor (SAI) Leadership Award by LTC John Manson Owens III '61. On the football field, Mr. Doan co-captained the celebrated 1997 team under the esteemed coach Mr. Tommy Brackett. Under the guidance of his position coach, Mr. Tommy Cannon, he earned First-Team All-Region and All-City honors, and twice was named Player of the Game.
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  ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: "4 Days for THE 400" Alumni Campaign chairpersons Mr. Jim Myrick '99 and Mr. Aidan Coleman '19 share their BC experiences

  4/30/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  Calling all Benedictine Military School Alumni!!! It is that time of year again where BC needs support from all of our alumni. We are launching the "4 Days for THE 400" Alumni Campaign in support of the Benedictine Fund on Monday, May 5, and it will run through Thursday, May 8 - ONLY 4 DAYS!
  
  We are excited to announce that Mr. Jim Myrick '99 and Mr. Aidan Coleman '19 graciously agreed to chair this year's campaign. They know the importance of the Benedictine Fund and the role it plays in BC's present and future success. We hope your loyalty will shine through and you will support our Cadets.
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  ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Charlie Moore, BC Class of 1955, needs no introduction

  3/31/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  There’s an old adage throughout the Savannah community that “a Benedictine man needs no introduction.” That well-known, traditional saying certainly applies to Charlie Moore.
  
  

  Moore seemingly needs no introduction, yet he can be introduced in a multitude of ways.
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  BCAA Bands & Chefs is April 5. Get tickets now!

  2/27/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  The Benedictine Athletic Association (BCAA) is excited to announce its fabulous spring event! “Bands and Chefs,” sponsored by Gretsch Guitars and Drums, will take place on the BC Plaza at 6 p.m. April 5. This is a casual event featuring live music and great food and will include an open bar, an online auction, and a golf cart raffle! It will be a great evening full of fun and fellowship.

   

  This year, the music will be provided by “The Yacht Club,” Charleston’s smoothest rock band. They add a little tempo and grit to classics from the ’70s and ’80s, while keeping the melodies intact.

   

  Chef Jeffrey Quasha, who was recently inducted into the American Culinary Federation’s honor society as a fellow of the American Academy of Chefs – one of the highest honors any chef can receive – is coordinating our food vendors again this year!
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  BLACK HISTORY MONTH BC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Derrick Smith, Jr. '11

  2/24/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  How did Benedictine Military School help to shape you?

  
  “BC taught me to be a better man. It prepared me for college. And brotherhood. Graduating from BC helps a lot when it comes to jobs and connections. BC definitely did that for me. Whether it be good times or bad times, BC is a true brotherhood. When you’re wearing the ring and saying, ‘I’m from BC’ it has connections. Regardless of if I’m from the Class of 2011 and I meet someone from a BC Class in the 1980s, we can all relate. I think that’s a huge part of what you get from BC. I was new at the time. I had no idea who anybody was. (MSG) Rey Osorio – I called him ‘Pops’ because I looked up to him – he was really a big deal in my life. (Brennan) Lemieux (’01) was also another figure. (Joe) Tvrdy is probably the smartest man I know. I’m surprised he’s still there. I’m like, ‘Dude, you’re old.’ Tvrdy was a big influence. I’m pretty sure everybody else I know might be gone from there except for Tvrdy. I know Tvrdy (a math teacher) was old when I was there because he taught Mr. Lemieux and I had Lemieux as a (science) teacher.”
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  BLACK HISTORY MONTH BC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: CAPT Christopher Williams '97, USN

  2/17/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  How did Benedictine Military School help to shape you?
  
  

  “Benedictine Military School is a phenomenal place. It’s a phenomenal place. There’s no question about that. Great people. Benedictine is a great environment that allows boys a chance to find themselves without the external pressures and teaches them how to be leaders in the community. The great thing is I still have a text chain with some of the friends that I graduated high school with. You don’t typically have that, particularly when you’re not living in the (same) city. But we still manage to keep in touch with each other and check in, see how the school is doing, and just be involved with each other’s lives. Benedictine teaches you brotherhood. That’s a big thing that sometimes can get lost, the character trait of being loyal to each other, making sure that you’re checking in on each other and holding each other accountable for what you’re supposed to be achieving. I think that’s a lot of what BC taught me in terms of going through life. Being loyal and buying in and selling out to something. I think that’s a trait that a lot of people are afraid of in this day and age.
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  BLACK HISTORY MONTH BC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Sean Holcey '92

  2/11/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  How did Benedictine Military School help to shape you?
  
  

  “Fr. Anthony (Wesolowski, O.S.B.), his Latin class, I remember that because when I first got there, oh my goodness, there was a lot more studying that I had to do. I started going to get tutored in Latin. I brought my grade up from something very lacking, I think it was a D, and brought it to an A. And I never looked back after that. I took Latin I and II. Fr. Anthony was very inspirational, always very motivating. Coach Tommy Cannon was (at BC) and not only was he the disciplinarian and my government teacher, but he was the basketball coach. And I was a basketball player. I’d get it in school and then at practice. He’d have me run until I got tired. I’d say the discipline from Coach Cannon, a lot of the things he said to me at the time kind of went over my head but as I got older, I understood it. (Former BC Headmaster) Fr. David (Griffin, O.S.B.), some of the things he said at the time went over my head at the time but now I understand it. Even Fr. Meinrad (Lawson, O.S.B.), he helped me get my first job by just suggesting that I go fill out an application. He showed me how and said, ‘All they can say is no.’ That showed me that regardless of whether you think you’re going to get it or not, put your hat in the game. Just go ahead and try and let’s see what happens. So many lessons. It was a smaller school then so even if you didn’t have a person for class, you still were around them, in their presence. When I talk to my students, I relate to them with lessons that I learned in the classroom at BC. I was no honor student at BC but all those lessons and techniques that I picked up from my teachers, when I take that into the classroom that’s honors-level teaching that I’m giving them. I really appreciate that. Note-taking skills. How to study. I learned how to study at BC. My junior year in college, I really began to see a big difference, a big gap, in what we did at BC and what we were doing even (at Savannah State). And even when I was getting my master’s degree, and my specialist (degree). The things I learned there in high school, I use even today in the adult world in just how to present findings, your thoughts, how to talk to people. We learned public speaking. Brother Tim (Brown, O.S.B.) had us learn how to take notes. I learned to take notes in a very orderly way. I still use that system. I teach that system to my students and it helps them organize their thoughts.”
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  BLACK HISTORY MONTH BC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Dennis Jasper Famble '80

  2/5/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  How did Benedictine Military School help to shape you?
  
  

  “I don’t know if I would be where I am today if it was not for BC. I am dyslexic and my teacher from St. Mary’s Catholic School wanted me to go (to BC). I never thought about going to BC, but she knew my struggles and stuff, and she told me and my parents, and cried, ‘Don’t send him to any other school! Send him to BC because he is going to backslide if he doesn’t get that structure!’ If it wasn’t for BC with the structure, and I got to learn study skills that I took on with me to college, I don’t think I would be where I am today. The coaches meant a lot to me. The staff as well. I was the first African-American Most Valuable Player on the football team. Coach Harry Deal, Coach (Jim) Walsh, Coach (Tony) Orsini, Coach (Tommy) Brennan, Coach (Tommy) Cannon, those guys really shaped me into a pretty good football player and person. I owe a lot to BC. The BC family has always been gracious and awesome to me. I will always love the BC family.”
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  ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Twins James and Madison Daly, BC Class of 2011, making an impact

  1/31/2025
  By Noell Barnidge
  One man’s urban forest waste is the Daly twins’ treasure.

  
  James Daly IV and Madison Daly, identical twin brothers and graduates of the Benedictine Military School Class of 2011, are steadily building an empire in South Carolina and Georgia. Their mission is to repurpose urban forest waste, consisting of tree and landscape debris, into usable landscape products to beautify our communities.
  
  

  They founded Daly Organics (https://dalyorganics.com) in 2016 in Hardeeville, S.C., and also serve the Savannah, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and Charleston areas. Their motto, “a different shade of green,” not only depicts their company’s process of turning “green” vegetative waste into “different” soils and colored mulches but also represents their company’s eco-friendly practice of repurposing urban forest waste into landscape products instead of landfill disposal.
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  ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. Richard Geriner ’86 and his family support BC’s Planned Giving program

  12/31/2024
  By Noell Barnidge
  Richard Geriner, Benedictine Military School Class of 1986, and his wife, Janet, have made plans to include Benedictine in their estate plans to leave a legacy which will help to ensure the future of BC for many generations to come.
  
  

  “We want to make sure that part of our legacy, when we pass, we want BC to be remembered for everything the school has done for us and for our sons,” Geriner, a Northwestern Mutual financial advisor, said of the couple’s sons, Tripp ’17, Carter ’19, and Holden ’22, who also are Benedictine Military School graduates. “We want to leave something behind for BC to pass on as just another way of giving back. With me being in the insurance, financial, and estate planning business, that’s what I do for a living. And knowing that I can do this and maybe my gift can be magnified by what I’m leaving at death, and the fact that there are a lot of tax benefits for doing that, it just makes sense. Why leave this where a good chunk of it goes to the government and to pay taxes? Why not leave it to BC, the school that we just love and think so much of, and that has been such a big part of our family? We hope to do even more down the road with our situation.”
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  ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Mr. John Ebberwein ’86, Savannah Pilots Association, participate in Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program to help Benedictine

  11/30/2024
  By Noell Barnidge
  In addition to serving the maritime community, John Ebberwein, Benedictine Military School Class of 1986, and his Savannah Pilots Association co-workers generously participate in the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program in support of Benedictine Military School.
  
  

  The Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program is provided to Georgians by elected officials. In exchange for contributions to Georgia GOAL, Benedictine’s partner student scholarship organization, taxpayers receive a 100-percent state income tax credit. This is a proven opportunity that is a win-win-win for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and BC’s school community. By simply contributing to Georgia GOAL for a 100-percent Georgia income tax credit (by contributing with dollars you must spend anyway), you help maximize financial aid for deserving families desiring to receive a Benedictine education.
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