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Ashley Sanders '13 had never had the opportunity to travel outside of the United States before receiving a scholarship to study at The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies.

"This experience has provided me with a new outlook on life and worldview," Sanders said. "From gaining language skills to insight into another culture, I was able to truly immerse myself in Chinese life for five months."

By Lindsay Hughes, MLA '08

In the fall of 2006, a high-school graduate named Ashley left her home in South Florida to attend the University of Southern California.

Her future was bright. She was an accomplished scholar, an All-State choralist, a prolific writer and an aspiring actress.

But, three months later, Ashley's light dimmed, and she stopped eating.

By Bridget Oswald '14

Following in the mission of St. Ignatius, Spring Hill College alumni from the Washington, D.C., area sought a new way to come together through service.

On Sept. 22, a group of local alumni partnered with We Are Family Senior Outreach Network to deliver groceries to low-income seniors in their neighborhoods. Afterward, they rejoined to reminisce with their fellow Badgers and watch the Washington Nationals win against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park.

The Farni twins have answered the call to share their expertise in dentistry around the world.

Courtland and Shonn Farni, both class of '91, have their own dental practice in Saraland, Ala., Farni, Farni and Ginn Dentistry. After graduating from Spring Hill, Courtland and Shonn went to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to earn their Doctorates of Medical Dentistry. They have been practicing dentistry since 1996.

But, shortly after Kenna's birth, the Kucholtzes started to notice a prominent ridge running down their daughter's forehead. At 5 months old Kenna was diagnosed with a form of craniosynostosis; she was born with an abnormally fused metopic suture that runs from the soft spot on the top of her head down to her nose.

Men's basketball garners eight SSAC awards

The 2011-12 Spring Hill College men's basketball team closed out the year with a 13-13 overall record and a 7-11 mark in the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). The Badgers collected eight postseason awards as chosen by the head coaches of the conference's 14 member institutions.

On March 8, 2012, Spring Hill College athletics director Jim Hall announced that the college will offer men's and women's outdoor track & field as its 14th and 15th varsity sports beginning in spring 2013.

By Caroline Smith

As a scholarship student-athlete in the late '50s and early '60s, Jack Gleeson '61 understands the importance of giving. Gleeson and his wife, Fran, are members of the 1830 Society at Spring Hill College. They have chosen to leave a legacy gift to the College in their will.

Dr. Charles J. Boyle, professor emeritus and former archivist at Spring Hill College, is remembered as a passionate and kindhearted teacher, scholar and historian. He died Feb. 6, 2012, at age 87.