Open House held at St. Bernard

St. Bernard Prep School in Cullman recently held its Spring Open House with more than 60 people in attendance. Families all across north Alabama took advantage of warm temperatures and enjoyed the hospitality offered by St. Bernard monks, faculty, parents, and students.

Headmaster, Fr. Joel Martin, OSB said it was a wonderful turnout. “We are always delighted to have visitors on campus. St. Bernard is a special place, and our students share that special bond with new families as they visit our campus.”

There were twelve new students who were interested in the middle school program and seven other families visited who were interested in the high school. Admissions Director, John Arndt said he was pleased with the turnout as well. “We are excited about next year and the possibility of hosting more residential students in the middle school grades,” Arndt said.

Up until the Fall of 2009 only high school students were allowed to live on campus. However at a recent Board of Directors meeting, the board passed a motion allowing middle school students to become residential student as well.

Small student/teacher ratios allow St. Bernard to produce some of the finest students in the state. St. Bernard students consistently achieve higher than the National Average scores on the ACT; and are awarded millions of dollars in academic scholarships to some of the nations top schools. Along with the academic programs there is also a full spectrum of athletic activities as well as music and fine arts that are available to students who enroll at St. Bernard Preparatory School.

Applications are being accepted now for students in grades 7-11. Anyone interested in visiting the campus or applying should contact the school at (256)739-6682 or www.stbernardprep.com.

Baseball Season in full swing at SBP

Saint Bernard Preparatory School hosted their baseball season opener yesterday afternoon with Asbury High School from Marshall County. The Saints fell 0-5.

Scholars Bowl Team heads to state

Scholars Bowl students were surprised yesterday with St. Bernard Backpacks filled with goodies as they make their way to Hoover, Alabama on Saturday to participate in the State Scholars Bowl Tournament. Good luck students from all of us at St. Bernard!

Pre-registration time at St. Bernard

St. Bernard Prep is sending forms home today with rising eighth and ninth grade students. For each returning student there is a non-refundable pre-registration fee of $100 due which will be applied to tuition for the coming 2010-2011 academic year. Act now to reserve your spot!

Varquez places 2nd in State Poetry Out Loud

Caitlin Varquez was selected first in the State in the original poetry division, earned by reciting the poem she wrote. She was chosen 2nd in the State of Alabama in the regular Poetry Out Loud competition.

Mardi Gras celebration at St. Bernard Prep

No need to travel to New Orleans when the St. Bernard Music Department takes the stage. It was mystical, musical, and festive at the school’s first “Fat Tuesday Celebration.” Music students met on campus dressed in their Mardi Gras mask and head gear to play jazzy tunes under the direction of music instructor, Lester Harris.

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday”, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which starts on Ash Wednesday.

Harris said, the students enjoyed working on the performance. “The students worked hard and enjoy playing this kind of music. It was a good way to celebrate and have a little fun. “

Anna Barbee chunked strands of beads throughout the crowd and followed-up a few tunes later with moon pies.

Sissom takes state 1-4A Wrestling Championship

Congratulations to SBP Wrestling Team member, Freshman Ty Sissom, and his coach, Mr. Marcus Luna. This past Friday and Saturday Ty represented St. Bernard at the State Wrestling competition at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. After defeating his two opponents on Friday, Ty went on to wrestle his final opponent in the competition on Saturday. Ty Sissom is the State of Alabama Wrestling Champion in his weight classification in schools 1-4 A. A huge accomplishment for Ty and for St. Bernard.