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St. Vincent de Paul Parish School Teacher Sets Best Example for Students in Wheeling

Christine Anghie has been teaching English and religion classes at St. Vincent de Paul Parish School for nearly 40 years, however retirement is not a word in her vocabulary.

She tried to give it up a few years back, but she missed the children and the fulfillment of the daily schedule.

Teaching multiple generations of students is nothing new to Anghie who marvels at the students who have occupied seats in her classroom, and who now are working at the school. She teaches seventh- and eighth-graders in the same classrooms once occupied by some of their parents.

Anghie even had her own son Niall in class and insisted he refer to her as “Mrs. Anghie” in school and “Mom” at home. She is the widow of Dr. Adiel Anghie.

“I feel so strongly about this school. Students are very respectful and goal-oriented. The parents are involved and it is truly a family atmosphere,” Anghie said.

While English and religion are the textbook classes she teaches, those around her say she is a wonderful role model for students because she sets such a good example. Anghie finds time in her busy schedule to volunteer at the Catholic Charities 18th Street Center in Wheeling, where she helps cook and serve food.

Jennifer Kincade, once a student and now working to promote the school’s various events, said many of the St. Vincent students also spend time at the center, and not just to collect service hours needed for church and school.

“They do it because teachers like Mrs. Anghie show them the meaning of truly serving the community,”

Kincade said. “She is an asset to not only our school, but the parish and community. Her continual donation of her time and talents are what make her an invaluable treasure to St. Vincent de Paul School and Parish.”

Anghie so much embodies the school’s slogan, “We are committed to developing the whole child: mind, body and soul,” that she has been chosen as the honoree at the 20th-annual Greenback Sweepstake Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser at St. Vincent’s on March 18.

“The Greenback Sweepstake, Dinner and Silent Auction is the primary fundraising event for our school. This is our 20th annual event and each year has been a great success. We raise an average of $30,000 per year,” Kincade said.

During the dinner, $20,000 in cash prizes is awarded. The first five drawings are for $2,000 each and the final drawing is for $10,000. The profit from Greenback is used to purchase items on the school “wish list.” Proceeds in the past have purchased computers, desks, chairs, books, supplies, classroom furnishings and software.

The original Greenback Committee, called the spirit committee, planned and organized the event in 1997 to raise funds for the school. They called it “Greenback” because a Greenback is another name for money or paper currency.

“We realize that $20 per ticket can be harder to sell than the traditional dollar raffle but the odds of winning are about one in 2,000. One raffle ticket gets you entered to win one the largest cash payouts in the Ohio Valley. ”

Dinner is a separate cost.

There are five $2,000 cash prizes and the $10,000 grand prize. The goal is to sell 2,000-2,500 tickets which would earn the school a $25,000 profit after prizes are awarded.

For tickets or more information about the Greenback event, call 304-242-5844 or email info@stvincentschool.org.

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