CHARLOTTE — Charlotte Catholic High School senior Alexander Tarbet has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy with the Class of 2021. Former South Carolina Rep. Mick Mulvaney, representing the 5th Congressional District of South Carolina, presented Alex with a nomination letter last fall.
At Charlotte Catholic, Alex has been an outstanding student who holds leadership positions, participates in athletics, and works a part-time job as well. He serves as vice president of the Student Council and as the morning announcer at school each day. He is a member of the school’s swim team and cross country team, and he played intramural basketball for many years. To his teachers, he is a student who knows politics better than many adults, and who is just as likely to be found at a Young Republicans meeting as he is at a Young Democrats or Young Libertarians gathering. He truly enjoys hearing everyone’s perspective before formulating his own views.
“Alex is an honorable young man and a gifted leader,” said Maryangela Morgan, a guidance counselor at the school. “He is a team player and sees himself as contributing to the greater good, which will translate so well into military service.”
— Carolyn Kramer Tillman
CHARLOTTE — To honor Our Lady of Fatima’s request to pray the rosary daily, St. Matthew students prayed a living rosary in the school’s prayer garden May 12 and 15.
Students offered their special intentions to Our Lady and honored her with flowers from each class.
They gathered around a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which was loaned for the occasion from St. Matthew parishioner Rita Bonamo. In addition, the school’s Spirit Rock was painted with the image of Our Lady of Fatima to commemorate the centennial year of celebrations.
— Photos provided by Liliana Cabada Salas, Erin Woeste and Kelly Payne
