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Confederate Memorial Chapel is a historic interdenominational memorial chapel located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1887, and is a white frame, Gothic Revival style structure with a clipped gable roof of grey tin and a belfry. It features eight commemorative stained glass windows all dating from the 19th century and dedicated to the soldiers and/or battalions of the Confederacy. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
Confederate Memorial Chapel is a historic interdenominational memorial chapel located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1887, and is a white frame, Gothic Revival style structure with a clipped gable roof of grey tin and a belfry. It features eight commemorative stained glass windows all dating from the 19th century and dedicated to the soldiers and/or battalions of the Confederacy.It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
Benedictine College Preparatory is a private, Roman Catholic military high school in Richmond, Virginia. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond, and is owned and operated by the Benedictine Society of Virginia, part of the American-Cassinese Congregation. Benedictine offers a strong college preparatory academic curriculum, with over 90% of its graduates attending college.HistoryBenedictine College Preparatory was founded in 1911 with 29 students, under the name of Benedictine College, by a group of Benedictine monks from Belmont Abbey in North Carolina. Seeking to continue the work of their founder by establishing learning and culture, they came to Richmond to establish a Catholic high school for boys. They adopted the successful and prestigious military academy type model, which also meshed well with the monastic life of the monks. The order, discipline, and hierarchy of the military is very much analogous to the structures in the monastery and the Church. The aim was, and continues to be, to form young men in body and soul —- to nourish a love of Truth, foster the life of virtue, and promote a healthy life.In 2009, the school board was dissolved and Headmaster John McGuinty was ousted by vote of 11 senior monks of Mary Mother of the Church Abbey. Fr. Gregory Gesko, OSB, the second-in-charge of the abbey, said that McGuinty's contract was not renewed for financial reasons. The school, whose enrollment under McGuinty had risen to 267, was under financial stress and running on a deficit. Gesko took on the position of temporary headmaster, saying that having a Benedictine in a leadership position after years of absence was "returning to our roots."
It all began in 1966 when legendary Benedictine basketball coach Warren Rutledge and his hoop loving friends decided to launch a holiday tournament. Begun in 1966, the first game paired eventual champion Charleston Catholic (WV) and Loyola of New York. Although the first event was nearly cancelled due to a severe snowstorm, the Benedictine Capital City Classic (BCCC) has blossomed into one of the premier basketball tournaments on the East Coast. The inaugural tourney also included; Serra HS (Pittsburgh), Malvern Prep (Philadelphia), Cardinal Gibbons (Baltimore), St. Mary’s (Greenwich, Ct), our friends from a few miles west; Collegiate, and the host Cadets. The Cadets lost 51-46 in the first title game before achieving victory seven times during the next forty years. Coach Rutledge’s dream of bringing eight quality teams together for three days of high caliber basketball was now a reality. The next four decades have seen 140 teams compete from as nearby as Thomas Jefferson, only a few blocks from Benedictine’s Memorial Gymnasium, to the West German Junior National team from across the Atlantic. The field almost always includes a local entry with a heavy influence of teams from the north on the I-95 corridor. In addition to Collegiate, local teams; Atlee, Blessed Sacrament, Douglas Freeman, George Wythe, Henrico, Highland Springs, John Marshall, Manchester, Meadowbrook, Mills Godwin, St. Christopher’s, Steward and Trinity have played in the “B-triple C.”
Originated back in 1999, Joe Miles, founder and CEO of Personal Touch, found nothing but ideal images for youths across the nation. His adventure began in Baton Rouge, LA where his goal was to make sure that no one would miss a moment of fun when it came to children. From sporting events to occasions, he is always there to make sure no memory gets left behind. As of now, Personal Touch is known for t-shirts, individual/team banners, and memorable pictures that describe the enthusiasm a child sees while they are playing the game. Here is what we have to offer: T-shirts Game Day Jerseys Coffee Mugs Game Day Chairs Cell phone cases Duffle bags Action Posters Flags Game Day/Spirit Towels Hats Custom Tents Signs If you are interested in any of our products, don’t hesitate to give us a call.
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