Alumni Stories

As an Alumni we hope you will stay involved with The Bodine School as a volunteer, a mentor, and a role model for today’s students.  There's many ways you can help, from assisting in the classroom, leading activities on Field Day, working in the Library, or speaking to classes about your experiences.  Let us know how you would like to be involved!  Remember, you are the proof that a bright future can be a reality for today's students.

If you would like to be a part of planning and organizing Alumni activities, or to update your address so you can receive School information and invitations, contact Tonya Eddins, Director of Development and Public Relations.  We look forward to hearing from you!

May 2010 Graduations

Aviya Bensky (1996-1998) earned the Master of Arts degree from Webster University in Global International Relations.

Jim Grissom (2000-2004) from West Memphis High School in Arkansas

Nathan Ingram (1999-2003) from First Assembly Christian School where he was awarded the Katheryne Hammill Award for service and academics.

Joseph Nowag (2000-2006) from Houston High School

Michelle Moore (1999-2003) from Houston High School

Alumni Updates

Aliza Blockman (1997-2004) is spending the summer in Israel working at the Diaspora Museum in Tel Aviv.  This fall, she returns to Gaucher College in Baltimore, MD as a junior majoring in Management.  Aliza earned the Dean's List last year.

Courtney Sorey (1997-2003), a senior at Mississippi College majoring in Sepcial Education, earned the Dean's List for fall and spring semesters.

Matt Presley (1994-1998) married Chaela Sickbert of Abilene, Texas at Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis on June 6, 2009.  Matt graduated in 2001 from Lausanne Collegiate School and in 2006 from Hendrix College.

Alumni Quotes

"I cannot tell you how much throughout my academic career the influence that Bodine has had on me. Even now with four weeks left before graduating I find myself using the same compensation skills I learned back in 5th grade. I owe how far I have come to you, the teachers, and the school. I will never be able to thank you enough and will always remember what Bodine gave to me, not just the academic skills but also the confidence to believe in myself and go beyond the regular standards others set for you."