Spencer Gayles
McGill-Toolen Class of 2011
Spencer Gayles is the epitome of a well-rounded student. He excels in the academic arena with an all Honors and AP curriculum. He is a member of the National Honor Society and has a 3.63 GPA. He received full scholarships to LSU and Springhill College and received the Spirit of Auburn Foundation Scholarship. He has chosen to attend LSU where he will march in the Tiger Marching Band.
Spencer is also dedicated to serving the community and living his Catholic faith. He is an active member of the Servants of the Poor, Pro-Life Club and Campus Ministry. He volunteers much of his time to community service. He was recently awarded the Development Office “Jacket Jubilation Meritorious Award” for his countless hours of service which are often done behind-the-scenes for no other reward or recognition other than helping and serving others. He is also a Student Ambassador and is a favorite on the McT Road Shows at his alma mater, St. Ignatius. He is the perfect student to speak on the topic of extracurricular involvement since he is involved in so much at McT!
But the thing Spencer is most passionate about is his music. He plays the violin, the guitar, and saxophone. He is a member of the McT Marching Band, Jazz Band and Symphoic Band. He attributes his self-motivation and persistence to his being a self-taught musician. “Regardless of whether it is learning an instrument or climbing the corporate ladder, it is ultimately up to one’s self to decide whether or not success is plausible.” Spencer feels he learned the importance of teamwork and self –discipline through being a part of the McT marching band. He says, “You have to have a lot of trust in your teammates when you have eighty band members walking backwards and anticipating being in the correct spot at the correct time”. He is also a member of the Chamber Singers, utilizing his musical talents in even another medium.
Spencer is a student who can “do it all and do it well”. His dedication to academics, service to others and his music will take him far in life.
Lipscomb Legacy Society
Established in honor of Archbishop Emeritus Oscar H. Lipscomb, this society recognizes the following individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to Catholic education through a planned gift to the McGill-Toolen Foundation.
Lipscomb Legacy Society Members
Mr. & Mrs. Milton J. Bolling III
Mr. & Mrs. Roy W. Burns
Mr. G. Reginald Copeland Jr.
Mr. Marshall Demouy
Mr.& Mrs. Arthur C. Drago *
Miss Genevieve Halliday*
Mr. & Mrs. C. Hodges Harty, III.
Mr.& Mrs. Don Kelly
Mr. John I. Lacy Jr. *
Archbishop Emeritus Oscar H. Lipscomb D.D, Ph.D.
Mr. J.C. McAleer, III
Mr. William J. McAleer
Mr .Richard McAleer
Mr. Paul McAleer
Mr. James S. McAleer
Mr.& Mrs. Pat McAleer
Mr. J. Guy McAleer
Mr. Daniel K. McAleer
Mr. Michael S. McAleer
Mr.& Mrs. Thomas P. McArdle *
Mrs. Kathleen Laubenthal McAtee *
Mrs. Jan Mendenhall
CDR. Lonnie L. Mixon,USCG (RET)
Mr. & Mrs. James C. Mostellar
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. O'Melia, Jr.
Mrs. Arthur R. Outlaw
Mr. & Mrs. Roy B. Price Sr.
Mr.& Mrs. Mark Reed
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Reimer
Mr.& Mrs. John Saint
Dr.& Mrs. Andrew Sharp
Mrs. Lorienne C. Sharp
Mr.& Mrs. Frank Southall
Mr.& Mrs. Chuck Stefan
Mr. William Berkley Thompson *
Mrs. Linda A. Tenhundfeld
Mr. and Mrs. C.L. "Skipper" Walters
Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. White
Mr. Guy Zoghby *
Mrs. Mary Zoghby
*deceased
For more information regarding the MCGILL-TOOLEN FOUNDATION or the LIPSCOMB LEGACY SOCIETY Contact Kathy Killion, Executive Director, 251.445.2939 email killiok@mcgill.pvt.k12.al.us
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