Honoring a Legacy Through Giving

The St. Mary’s community is deeply grateful to the Helms family for their generous $15,000 gift made in memory of Paul Helms III, father of beloved St. Mary’s teachers Mrs. Dizzy and Mrs. McDaniel and husband of Denise Helms.

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Paul was a devoted athlete, lifelong sports fan, and enthusiastic supporter of young athletes. A soccer player at Stanford, he understood that some of life’s most important lessons are learned on the playing field—where resilience, discipline, teamwork, and character take shape.

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For years, Paul could be found on the sidelines cheering for his own children. In more recent years, that same enthusiasm continued as he proudly supported his Falcon grandchildren and St. Mary’s student-athletes.

Through this meaningful gift, the Helms family honors Paul’s love of athletics while investing in the experiences and spaces that will help generations of St. Mary’s students learn, compete, grow, and thrive.

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We are honored that Paul’s legacy will continue to be part of St. Mary’s and grateful to the Helms family for demonstrating how philanthropy can celebrate someone we love while creating opportunities for those who follow.