Academy of the Holy Names

GROWING AT ACADEMY

SUMMER 2015 | VOL. 9 | NO. 2 PRESIDENT Arthur Raimo [email protected]

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER John Donohoe [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Debbie Gavalas [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Patty P. Bohannan (A’77) SNJM CORE VALUES [email protected] DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL FUND AND SPECIAL EVENTS JoAnne Linkner OUR MISSION FULL DEVELOPMENT OF 2015-2016 2015-2016 [email protected] FEATURES THE HUMAN PERSON ALUMNI BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS 4 Holy Names Heritage Center The Academy of the Holy AND COMMUNICATIONS Melissa Porter Giunta (A’95) Emily Wise 6 2:1 Apple Program Names is an independent, EDUCATION IN TRUSTEES President [email protected] Catholic, coeducational THE FAITH Angela Lubrano Pottinger (A’85) 8 Sowing the Seeds of Change OFFICERS President-Elect elementary school and a CREDITS 10 Going for Gold Lance Zingale Jennifer Griffin Bush (A’00) DESIGN: college preparatory high HOSPITALITY Chair Treasurer Allen Harris Design St. Petersburg, Florida 12 ES Joins Maker Movement school for young women, Nina McGucken Alvarez (A’01) Mary Quigley Brooker (A’88) 14 Graduation sponsored by the Sisters DEDICATION TO Vice Chair Secretary/Historian PHOTOS: Ashley Arenas (A’02) Echoes Staff of the Holy Names of WOMEN & CHILDREN Raymond E. Ifert Joe Photo 20 Arts Treasurer Parliamentarian Studio Artistry Jesus and Mary. Our Emily Wise 23 Visiting Artist Greta Dupuy (A’97) Andrea Martino Accardi (A’93) mission is to develop DEDICATION TO JUSTICE Secretary Zero1 Photography 27 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Aline Agliano (A’80) the spiritual, academic, Sister Maria Faina, SNJM AHN welcomes qualified students without Angie Garcia Ammon (A’76) 28 Dads Club Golf Tournament personal and physical SERVICE TO PEOPLE At-Large regard to race, religion or ethnic origin. Donna Caruso Baccarella (S’60) growth of each student WHO ARE POOR OR Accord is published twice a year by MEMBERS Maria Esparza (A’87) the Academy of the Holy Names. within an atmosphere MARGINALIZED Katherine Fuller (A’07) 3319 Bayshore Boulevard IN EVERY ISSUE of care and concern, Liana Baldor Tampa, Florida 33629 Kim Valenti Grandoff (A’77) (813) 839-5371 phone Schezy Barbas 2 Letter from the President while providing quality COMMITMENT TO Erin Rouse Krukar (A’99) (813) 839-1486 fax Sister Elizabeth Crean, SNJM www.holynamestpa.org educational opportunities LIBERATING ACTION Angela Spicola Morgan (A’67) 24 Athletics for students of diverse Sister Carmella DeCosty, SNJM Maureen O'Brien (A’84) The editor of Accord invites submissions 29 Development David Jones and opinions. Please address news and ethnic, economic and LOVE FOR THE NAMES Mimi Yambor Obeck (A’83) information to the Advancement Office. Stephanie Smith Leuthauser (A’00) Sister Mary Patricia Plumb (A’55) religious backgrounds, OF JESUS & MARY STANDARD OF ACCURACY and encouraging each Aileen Martino Beth Quigley Reid (A’77) The Academy of the Holy Names is committed ALUMNI NEWS to providing the most accurate and up-to-date student to realize his/ Arthur Raimo, President Jodi Rivera (A’85) (ex-officio) information in all its publications. However, 32 Alumni Spotlight her full potential as an Candice Reda Rodriguez (A’01) as with any human undertaking, unintentional Cherie Schonbrun Therese Cullen Seal (A’60) errors may appear. Please contact the Academy 34 Silver Coffee & Rose Induction Ceremony intelligent and culturally, of the Holy Names at (813) 839-5371 in the Ty Trayner Alicia Beitia Smith (A’97) spiritually and socially event that there are any factual errors. The 36 Boys Induction Raulniña Uzzle-Harris (A’82) Tara Johnson Thompson (A’80) Academy will correct these errors in the next aware individual. publication. We truly appreciate the interests 38 Class Reunions Chip Yodzis Elena Beitia Vance (A’94) and concerns of our readership and welcome Kristine Alvarez Wilson (A’93) any assistance toward achieving our goal. 42 Class Notes

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For many years, my family and I vacationed at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. My wife, Maureen, Sinek claims understanding the WHY is what set the Wright brothers apart. The genius of great leaders had vacationed there since she was a child, so it was only natural that we would take our children there and great organizations is that they are good at seeing what most people cannot. They are good at as well. Although it has become quite a bit more popular and populated in recent years, it still retains giving us things for which we would never think to ask. As Henry Ford said, “If I had asked people what much of the charm it had when I first visited there 38 years ago. they wanted, they would have said a faster horse.”

The main attraction is, of course, the wonderful Atlantic beaches that stretch for miles, but an important So what is the implication of all this for the Academy? What is the Academy’s WHY? We are an part of the area’s allure concerns several visits in the early 20th century made by two young bicycle excellent school that provides boys and girls in the elementary school and young women in the high makers from Dayton, Ohio—Wilbur and Orville Wright. On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers school a top-flight education. That’s WHAT we do, but many schools can make the same claim. What took flight for the first time from Kill Devil Hill in the town of Kitty Hawk. The site, which I have visited sets the Academy apart is the vision that created and still permeates this school—the vision of the numerous times, is about a half-mile from the cottage in which we vacationed for many years. As a Sisters of the Holy Names. The Academy’s vision is the public statement of the Sisters’ intent, “to result, I have long been fascinated by the Wright brothers’ story. challenge its graduates to be globally aware, lifelong learners who will serve others with integrity and compassion as stewards of the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names.” That is why the Academy That interest peaked recently by the publication of historian David McCullough’s new biography, “The exists. Our mission statement—to develop the spiritual, academic, personal and physical growth Wright Brothers.” The story is one of true genius. The Wrights had no formal education beyond high of each student in an atmosphere of care and concern—is a description of the route, our guiding school, nor did any of the people working with them. Yet, they were able to accomplish what other well- principles. It is a description of HOW we put our WHY into practice. For like the Wright brothers, the funded, highly educated groups were not—to fly a mechanically powered, heavier-than-air machine Sisters also had a dream. and land it safely, not once but multiple times. They knew WHY it was important to build their schools. They believed if they could figure out ARTHUR RAIMO For years, historians, aeronautical engineers and aviation buffs have researched and debated why the how to offer a rigorous, comprehensive and well-rounded Catholic education to generations President Wrights were successful where so many others failed. There are a variety of reasons for this, but I of students, they could change the world. They imagined the benefits to everyone if they recently read a wonderful book called “Start With Why” by Simon Sinek that provides us with what I were successful. think is a spot-on reason for their success. The task for all of us working at the Academy today is to understand and keep the Sisters’ WHY firmlyy According to Sinek, the Wrights enjoyed none of the advantages of some of their competition. There within our sight. We endeavor to fulfill the Sisters’ vision by offeringngg a pprogressive,rogressive, 2121stst centurycentury were no government grants and no high-level connections. They funded their work through the education in a caring environment too aalllll ooururu students.stuudents.s To prprovideovo ide ththemeem tthehe wwherewithalherewithal ttoo emembracebrace ththee proceeds of their bicycle shop. They were not that much different from all the others trying to build a vision and live the mission in ttheseheese cchallenginghallengingg ttimes—toimmes—to enenablenabble them to cchangehange ththee woworld.rld. flying machine, but they had something special—they had a dream. Sincerely, They knew WHY it was important to build this thing. They believed that if they could figure out this flying machine, it could change the world. They imagined the benefits to everyone else if they were successful. Arthur Raimo, Presidentdent

2 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 3 WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HOLY NAMES MEMORY? Your Past • Their Future • Our History Close your eyes and think about it. Now, think about future generations not sharing that feeling. Help us preserve the legacy— your past, their future, our history. 4

5 For some people, a favorite memory of time at For more than 100 years, the Sistersrs 3333 the Academy or Sacred Heart is a Sister standing of the Holy Names have left ann 2 at the blackboard—or SMART Board—teaching indelible mark on the students her latest lesson; for others, it may be sneaking to educated at the Academy andd the third floor to get a glimpse of the Sisters’ living on those that have been the Chapel 1 666 6 quarters. No matter the memory, there is certainly beneficiaries of their ongoing a Sister of the Holy Names at the heart of it along service within the Tampa Bay with the love and support each Sister has provided community. The Holy Names to so many throughout the years. Heritage Center is designed 3 2 3 to stand as a celebration of the For this reason, in conjunction with the creation of rich history of the Sisters of the 5 the Academy’s facilities master plan, Holy Names Holy Names and to recognize alumni, Sisters and Academy administrators have the enormous contributions that come together in the hope of building a special they have made within the school 4 place to preserve and celebrate the legacy of and beyond its doors. The center the Sisters of the Holy Names: the Holy Names will also serve to further the Academy’s mission Heritage Center. to provide enriching spiritual opportunities that support the SNJM mission and charism. In a museum-quality setting, the Holy Names Heritage Center will serve as a permanent space It is hard to imagine a time there may not be a Sister Plan Key Naming Opportunities that articulates the stories of the Sisters, the school waiting to greet students in the halls, cheering on 1. and the relationships within the community. It athletes at their games or clapping the loudest at a Gallery Holy Names Heritage Center $500,000 will also be a place that celebrates and informs the fine arts performance—their presence is a certainty 2. Hall Displays Stained Glass Doorway to Chapel $100,000 present and the future as the Academy’s history at school events. The Holy Names Heritage Center 3. Display Rooms Display Rooms (2 available, 2 reserved) $50,000 ea. continues to be written. Located at the entrance is a tiny way to give back to the Sisters who have 4. Extend portico as a covered Stained Glass Windows (7 available, 1 res.) $25,000 ea. to the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, the devoted their lives to so many, and it is now the pergola, perhaps a translucent roof center will strengthen Holy Names connections for Holy Names community’s turn to do something cover to allow for borrowed light Display Alcoves in Rooms (3 available, 1 res.) $10,000 ea. into the Heritage Center. generations to come. to honor them. Hall Displays RESERVED 5. Built-in bench seat (cove space) Benches RESERVED 6. Widen doorway, install glass partition door. Display Cases RESERVED

OUR GOAL IS $1 MILLION AND YOUR SUPPORT. The Sisters of the Holy Names have devoted their lives to educating MISSION STATEMENT boys and girls and to helping the poor and the marginalized. The mission of the Holy Names Heritage Center is to preserve, interpret, communicate and promote the significant stories, historical development and social impact of the WE MUST PRESERVE THEIR HISTORY AND LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY. Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary of Tampa, Fla. The center will serve as a permanent space that not only articulates the stories of the Sisters, the school and Remaining naming opportunities begin at $10,000, however no gift is too small. the relationships within the community but also a place that celebrates and informs Visit holynamestpa.org/ascending/initiatives for additional information, a video on the project or to the present and the future as our history continues to be written. give online. Patty Bohannan (A’77), director of alumni relations, is available to answer questions. Contact her via email at [email protected] or phone at (813) 839-5371. Feature STORY Feature STORY

In studying both the TPACK and SAMR models, Academy is solidifying the reasoning behind using two devices—that using both a MacBook and iPad is not adding technology for the sake of using technology. TPACK—Technology, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge—shows how the three knowledge domains intersect to most effectively teach and engage students with technology. The model looks at what teachers know, how they teach and how technology can be used to better impact student learning; however it says technology is part of great teaching, not the whole.

With the SAMR model, also called Bloom’s Taxonomy for educators, the Academy is striving to move past the world of Substitution and Augmentation via technology (where technology is an enhancement) to Modification and Redefinition (where technology is a transformation tool). Elementary School Principal Bridgid Fishman notes, “We are working with teachers to teach above the line, though we still go back and forth in the continuum. The 2:1 program helps us reach the transformation level and the true global connection.” Ultimately, SAMR can help evaluate the use of technology and design tasks that target higher-order thinking skills, engage students in rich learning experiences and impact student achievement.

For Academy Tech Camp, teachers had the opportunity for Reproduced by permission of the publisher, © 2012 by tpack.org personalized professional development. With the understanding that technology is not one-size-fits-all, teachers selected the camps they wished to attend to bring new ideas back to the classroom. Sessions included Discover Your MacBook, Google Drive, Google Apps for Education, Lights! Camera! iMovie!, using social media as a teacher or in the classroom, infographics, ACADEMY FOCUSES ON and flipped learning. Teachers taught their peers, with all of the sessions containing life skills students will use at the Academy, in PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT higher education and beyond. As a close to their technology training, faculty and staff spent a AHEAD OF 2:1 PROGRAM full day with certified Apple trainers, learning the ins and outs of their MacBooks. Sessions were broken down to three levels— beginner, intermediate and advanced—and included Authoring Dynamic Documents with Pages, Becoming a Power User for This fall, the Academy will launch its 2:1 Apple program in which each student in grades 5-12 Learning and Teaching through the Yosemite Operating System, will have an iPad and 11-inch MacBook Air. In addition, all faculty members from pre-K through and Creating Compelling Presentations with Keynote. Through 12th grade were issued MacBook Airs in the spring to use in conjunction with their iPads. After this training, teachers learned how to be more creative in their three years of a 1:1 iPad program, the school decided it needed to add a second device to further lessons as well as how to better collaborate with their students. enhance student learning. In anticipation of going 2:1, all faculty and staff underwent intensive training during their professional learning community time (PLCs take place each Wednesday Always following the standards of Blessed Marie Rose, the morning before school starts) from April to June. Training was broken down to three initiatives: Academy is doing its best to meet the needs of the times for its Image the creation of Dr. Ruben Puentedura, Ph.D. learning both the TPACK and SAMR education technology integration models, attending Academy students. In completing the technology professional development, http://www.hippasus.com/rrpweblog/ Tech Camp and attending Apple training with Apple representatives. Both the TPACK and SAMR faculty and staff are prepared to launch the 2:1 program in August. models provide a supportive planning platform for teachers at all grade levels using a variety of technology tools.

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The garden that 5th-grade students constructed this year may look Kant is taking it upon himself to do more. He built a garden at his like a few planter boxes with herbs, fruits and vegetables, but it house, and he has extensively researched hydroponics, aquaponics represents far more to the students involved in its inception. Before and aeroponics gardening techniques, which he hopes to see at the tools, seeds and plants arrived on campus, there was extensive the Academy garden. With outdoor space in high demand at the research, student-produced videos to highlight the hunger plight in school, aeroponics would allow students to easily grow hundreds America, and even a presentation to school president Art Raimo. of plants at a time. In true Academy fashion, the 5th-graders are living out the school motto “Esse Quam Videri,” or “To be, rather than to seem,” and From an educational standpoint, the garden is an excellent project taking action with the global issues of sustainability, access to to meet Next Generation Science Standards. Investigating global healthy food and food insecurity. issues, such as hunger, and taking action to solve them is the gold standard in project-based learning1, which is what this garden is all After receiving approval from school administration, the class was about. There will also be an emphasis on cross-curricular learning. given permission to build its garden with funding from 2014 Cut The outdoor classroom will provide experiment space, a religion for a Cure proceeds. Under the guidance of 5th-grade teacher Erin class will focus on students as stewards of God, social studies will Lee, the students plotted their garden. Eight large planter boxes are emphasize social justice issues and Spanish classes will discuss currently on site, with plans to construct an outdoor classroom with food in different countries from a cultural standpoint as well as food tables and chairs. While the 5th-grade students, now rising 6th- insecurity in developing countries. graders, will be responsible for maintaining the garden, the space is open for use by any Academy class. Laura Caroline Jung, who was drawn to the community aspect of the garden and kids being change agents, summed up the garden Not only do students hope to produce enough food to donate to perhaps the best by saying, “I would really love it if the garden would local shelters or incorporate into SAGE Dining’s meals but they be a symbol of the Academy and bring the Academy forward.” hope to pay it forward and build gardens around town at local shelters or Faith Children’s Home. There is even talk of building one 1 bie.org/blog/gold_standard_pbl_essential_project_design_elements during the Dominican Republic mission trip. Student Logan Kant said of the garden, “Really, it’s meant to provide food, but a bigger benefit is that it gives people hope and inspiration to do more.”

Really, it’s meant to provide food, but a bigger benefit is that it gives people hope and inspiration to do more. - Logan Kant, student

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For 12 years, Academy student Maggie Marquart (A’16) has been Though she has faced some challenges in keeping her library a Girl Scout, and in June she joined the fewer than 6 percent of Girl organized, Marquart is pleased knowing her space is getting GOING FOR GOLD Scouts nationwide who received the Gold Award. The prestigious much use. Her success was evident when she happened upon a award, which represents the highest honor in scouting, is given young boy in the library, preparing to read a large stack of books. to high school girls who demonstrate extraordinary leadership She hopes many others in the future develop the same love of through sustainable and measurable projects. The past year, reading, one that for her started with the Harry Potter series. Marquart spent more than 80 hours planning and implementing According to Marquart, “the more children enjoy reading, the the Spirit, Mind and Body Library at the New Tampa Family YMCA. more their interests are stimulated, encouraging them to read a variety of books, which will expand their horizons and open doors A member of the Y’s Leaders’ Club since 8th grade, Marquart for new knowledge.” noticed that children attending after-school programs and summer camps at the facility did not have access to books. In an Monica Mirza, executive director at New Tampa Family YMCA, effort to promote literacy, she starting collecting books and other said of the space, “This reading library project was a perfect fit donations to convert a seldom-used room at the Y to the library. for our Y. The reading library helps nourish the minds of children “I had hoped by [having] easy access to the books, that the and helps set them on a path for future learning and success. children at the YMCA would become more interested in reading,” The library helps create a focus on reading and encourages more Marquart wrote in her Gold Award application. “The children who opportunities for children in our community.” come to the YMCA now benefit from having fun reading easily available to them.” In addition to her participation in Girl Scouts, Marquart is involved at the Academy as a member of the diving team and With advocacy being a large portion of her project, Marquart Ambassadors, the president of Reader’s Advisory club, a cast reached out to numerous peer groups, including friends, member in “Hairspray,” and she participated in the Heart of classmates and neighbors, to request donations and explain the Tampa and Scranton mission trips, among other activities. She is importance of literacy. Her efforts yielded more than 200 books, confident that her success in obtaining the Gold Award will lead comfortable chairs, shelves and carpet squares. “By making her to bigger projects that impact both her community and the my library, I think I instilled more of an interest in reading in the world. children who participate in these programs. At my library, they are able to read for fun, not for schoolwork,” she said.

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Twenty-first century learning is all about the four C’s: Parents, 2nd-grade students, Mrs. Fishman and President Raimo communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. enjoyed putting the games to the test at the Creative Cardboard Though our educators implement the four C’s every day in the Carnival. The 3rd-graders had a blast explaining the rules and classroom, a new maker space for pre-K to 4th-grade students watching others enjoy their games after spending hours creating has allowed teachers to expand their lessons. Located in the them in the Maker Lab. They certainly took pride in their projects, Media Center and converted from a former office space, the and their hard work showed. Maker Lab has become a place where students can work together to create something new while infusing principles of engineering, The 4th-grade students also worked in the Maker Lab during invention, self-directed learning and more. a wrap-up of their electricity unit. They used a Makey Makey Invention Kit to experiment and learn the fundamentals of In addition to the four C’s, the use of technology is another electrical conductivity and circuits. Even high school geometry demand of 21st century education. However, the Maker Lab students used the space and the 3-D MakerBot printer to enhance aims to develop a different, but equally important, set of skills. their learning of space figures, surface area and volume through Elementary instructional technology specialist Erica Oakhill hands-on applications. explains, “The Maker Lab is not about technology. It’s about the kids making and creating. I think it’s wonderful we have the 3-D With a few Maker Lab projects under their belts, Oakhill, Dieck printer, and if the technology supports the project, then great, and the elementary school teachers are excited to get more but the Maker Lab is meant to be a place where kids get to tinker, use out of the space in the coming school year. While content discover and figure things out on their own.” knowledge will continue to be taught in the classroom, each lower grade level hopes to work in the space as an extension of Both Oakhill and elementary school curriculum specialist learning. Many students tend to learn best by doing, and where Dr. Tricia Dieck attended a workshop about the new Maker better “to do” than in a Maker Lab? Movement at the Florida Education Technology Conference and brought back ideas to make the most of the space. The 3rd-grade students spent several sessions in the Maker Lab during their invention unit. Students began the process in the classroom by pairing up and brainstorming games one would find at a carnival. After planning and communicating ideas with their partners, students chose one carnival game to create using cardboard and other recyclable items. The Maker Lab was the perfect space to explore ideas, construct their carnival games and evaluate other groups’ games, offering feedback and advice on ways to improve the final products.

Dieck worked with the students throughout the project and notes, “Their creativity and problem-solving [skills] blew me away. They had these amazing ideas and had to bring them to reality from a drawing on paper. The project was open-ended and the students had a lot of control over it. They were so excited and so proud about the work they did, and all the games worked!”

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Denni Abrahan University of Central Florida Taylor Klinge Florida State University Hayley Allmand Southern Methodist University Frances Kratz United States Naval Academy Rachel Anderson Stetson University Carmelle Kuizon University of Florida Madeline Babin Boston College Kelly Lambert University of North Florida Cristina Baldor University of Mississippi Caroline Lozo Marist College Bailey Boesch University of Notre Dame Siobhan Lynch New York University Ashlyn Bradshaw Mercer University Peyton Maddox Auburn University Margaret Brekka Fairfield University Olivia Mahoney Florida State University Konner Brewer Stanford University Samira Mantri New York University Olivia Brink Florida State University Ashley Martin University of Central Florida Lauren Calka University of Florida Courtney Mastrorio University of Florida Claire Cardillo University of Florida Madison Matter Loyola University Chicago Christina Castellana Florida State University Kierstin Mayor Wake Forest University Sarah Castillo University of Notre Dame Jazmyne McCloud Florida Atlantic University Tatanisha Chatman Hillsborough Community College Erika Menendez Tallahassee Community College Gabriela Cianfrocca Florida Gulf Coast University Julia Metzger College of the Holy Cross Julia Cogdill Florida State University Victoria Metzger Belmont University To view a video of our graduates announcing their college choices, Sydney Coleman Gulf Coast State College Claudia Montilla Florida State University visit holynamestpa.org/alumni/accord-extras. V Jourdan Collins University of South Florida Elena Moore University of Florida Cecily Curtis Elon University Madeleine Morris University of Florida Regine Dais University of South Florida Francesca Mount Florida Atlantic University Cara Dawson Florida State University Emily Musselman Auburn University Annamaria DeGuzman University of Florida Daniela Nasser University of Oregon Olivia Diaz Florida State University Alexandra Nieto University of Central Florida Colleen Doherty University of Virginia Alexandra Nuyianes Carson-Newman University On Thursday, May 21, the Academy of the Holy Names celebrated Colleen Driscoll University of Vermont Amber Orosco Bowdoin College the graduation of 99 young women from the Class of 2015. Gillian Earl New York University Danielle Orr Florida Atlantic University Alexis Ercia University of Florida Mia Perez The University of Tampa Together, the class was accepted into 120 colleges Paola Farah Florida Southern College Alyssa Piccari Florida Gulf Coast University and universities, offered $13 million in scholarships, Elizabeth Farley Villanova University Katelyn Prieboy Belmont University served more than 27,150 community service hours, Courtney Farrior Vanderbilt University Rebecca Prossen Florida Gulf Coast University had 68 who graduated With Honors, had 42 Bailey Ferrer The University of Tampa Lauren Raab Florida State University members in National Honor Society and had eight Trysten Flechas University of South Florida Molly Rausch University of Portland who are continuing their athletic careers in college. Alison Foley University of South Carolina Tiffany Reyes Stetson University All 99 girls are college bound. In addition, they gifted Camila Garcia-Molina University of South Florida Katiana Roberts Stetson University the school with a $71,430 endowed scholarship. Taylor Gee Florida Gulf Coast University Kayla Rodriguez The University of Tampa Olivia Gessner Loyola University Chicago Grace Rogers Florida Gulf Coast University Isabella Gonzalez Florida State University Gabriela Ruiz Auburn University Commencement addresses from valedictorian Madeline Babin Sofía Gonzalez Vanderbilt University Nicole Sanchez University of South Florida and salutatorian Gillian Earl reflected on the girls’ future journeys. Sophia Guerra University of Florida Eleeza Santos University of Central Florida Earl quoted Pope Francis, telling her peers, “‘Have courage. Go Chaveli Guzman University of South Florida Sydney Schaefer Florida State University forward. Make Noise.’ I hope we all find our own way to make Alexandra Heidenreich University of Missouri Columbia Julia Schifino Florida State University noise in the world, purely of faith and love. May our noise be filled Haley Heidenreich University of Missouri Columbia Natalie Smith The George Washington University with the values and appreciation that we learned at Academy.” Madison Hershiser American University Juliana Sowers University of Louisville Babin reflected on lessons learned, saying, “Success necessitates Anne Marie Houston Pennsylvania State University Jaycie Valdez Savannah College of Art and Design failure because if you are not failing, you are not succeeding; Kathleen Huete Spring Hill College Magali Valiente Washington University in St. Louis you are not perfect; you are playing it safe. This unique message Olivia Joseph Auburn University Courtney Vogler The University of Georgia taught at the Academy is what encourages each of us to go out Jessica Jurado Florida State University Kirby Wallace Auburn University into the world and strive to do the best that we possibly can.” Caroline Kimbler Florida State University Mica Wiley University of Florida Carly King University of Florida

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Conragtulations, Graduates!

Jason Accardi Jr. Hira Khan John Accardi Jr. Jasmine Krempel-Weaver Christian Ancona Chloe Kruszewski Chloe Boos Ryan Lee Brooke Breeze Kegan Lovell Danielle Brennan Jaclyn McCauley Grace Buckhorn Michael McClelland Charlotte Carl Nicholas Muir Tyler Carreja Samuel Nation Nash Chillura Caitlin Neal Sean Clare Alexis Ortega Sydney Crosby Andrew “Ty” Pepe Zachary Cuva Nina Perez Megan DeVaney Harrisen Pike Greta Dieck Sophia Ragano Brendan Driscoll Myah Rhines Tammy Duong Hannah Rodriguez Jackson Fanaro Katherine Rodriguez Molly Fleming Venus Sandoval Jared Folkman Megan Scanlan Audrey Gabbard William Schifino III Brielle Gentile Paul Schnell Christopher Gold Travis Short Caton Gonzalez Nya Stanechewski Tucker Gray Connor Strady Amanda Greenway Reece Tappan Lauren Harris Madison Troy Kameron Henry Ethan Valdez Helen Huff Camryn Vogler Analiese Jones Victoria Wehling Andrew Jung Summer Wolf Ella Jurusz

VALEDICTORIAN Nicholas Muir

SALUTATORIAN Greta Dieck

DADS CLUB SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD EIGHTH-GRADE GRADUATION Lauren Harris and Reece Tappan

The class shared extraordinary leadership skills with peers MOTHERS ASSOCIATION AWARD and embodied the school motto, “Esse Quam Videri.” Caitlin Neal and Christopher Gold

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AHN CAN’T STOP THE BEAT

February 27-28, more than 1,100 people filled the Brady Center Students loved getting to know Kimbler and working with her during three showings of the High School Fine Arts Department during her first year as the high school performing arts instructor. production of “Hairspray.” The whole process, however, began Alejandra Pazzi (A’17) played Tracy Turnblad and said she and the seven months prior, when 130 Academy and Jesuit students in other students responded well to Kimbler’s positive energy. “You grades 9-12 auditioned during a four-day period. After callbacks, could tell that she really cared about you and tried to make you look 84 singers, dancers, actors and stagehands were cast in the good. If something wasn’t working out, she’d tell you to change it, production and immediately began weekly Sunday practices. but it was only because she wanted everyone in the play to be the best they could be.” Kimbler has already chosen “Bye Bye Birdie” Many students didn’t anticipate such an intensive preparation as the production for spring 2016, and made a personal goal to process, but it was something from which they learned and have 100 percent participation from the senior class. enjoyed! Elizabeth Dolan (A’17), who was cast as Penny Pingleton, spoke highly of the Hairspray experience, “I loved getting into the Though next year’s production of “Bye Bye Birdie” will remain in the character. Penny is the complete opposite of how I am, so it was Brady Center, Kimbler is already looking forward to the completion fun to become someone new. I also loved being able to make the of AHN’s Center for the Arts, scheduled for spring 2017. She audience laugh. It was a great experience and taught me how to be expressed the importance for the Fine Arts Department to have a more confident in my abilities.” venue to call its own. “There’s a special presence that comes with a beautiful center—the pride these kids will feel, that it’s true theater. High school performing arts teacher Vivian Kimbler was pleased There’s a new movement here, culturally. The arts are important with the performances and thought each one improved as the and we have to start showing a track for our students. If I can get students became more comfortable, since most students had not these kids interested at the freshman and sophomore level, then been involved in a production of this magnitude before. Kimbler I’ve done my job.” was impressed with their can-do attitudes, respectful behavior and interest in the play.

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MS Theatre Presents Every year, Academy invites a Visiting Artist—an alumnus—to speak to students and faculty about a Visiting Artist career in the Arts and how he or she has accomplished GUYS AND DOLLS this dream so far. The 11th annual Visiting Artist was Sofia Sanchez (A’08). Sanchez held an informational SOFIA SANCHEZ (A’08) session to talk about her career at Contemporary Art In March, 7th- and 8th-grade drama classes treated Space and Studio (CASS) on February 19. She has their audience to a fun-filled rendition of Tony been pursuing her talents for the past seven years in Award winning “Guys and Dolls.” Teacher Kelly painting, production and graphic design. Hoffman used the year to introduce her students to classic American musical theatre, both to sharpen Sanchez has a bachelor’s degree in studio art, film their singing and acting skills and to instill in them studies and museum studies from Smith College. a sense of appreciation for the repertoire. She is currently finishing her master’s degree in communications and media arts at Wayne State The class spent the first semester learning about University. She is very involved with her work and the monologues, scene work and song. Prior to many different aspects of her career. Sanchez is the host Christmas break, they auditioned for roles in the of “MetroArts-Detroit,” a PBS entertainment show, and musical. Following the break, it was full steam she is the designer of a handbag line called Popinjay. ahead, with the students rehearsing during class, She has also worked in various production roles, after school and even on Sundays. The students’ including a national commercial for Quicken Loans Inc. hard work showed in both their daytime and and a music video for hip-hop artist Klarifeye. evening performances. The evening show was a highlight for the actors as they had the opportunity Sanchez’s address to the audience included very to grow from their first performance. “They felt the insightful and honest advice about her journey to get magic of the stage at nighttime,” Hoffman said. where she is today. If there was one thing she could share with every Academy student who was not at The class presented students the opportunity to her presentation, it would be, “follow your own voice, experience theatre as a professional actor would; because ultimately, you’re the only person you are with this foundation, students will be better accountable for.” One of Sanchez’s favorite Academy equipped to act or participate behind the scenes memories was a sleepover at her house, when her in high school drama performances. “Their work entire AP Studio class stayed up all night doing figuring ethic was incredible,” Hoffman said. “They came drawing and spending time outside of school creating prepared every day. They were willing to do closer friendships. whatever it took to make the show the best that it could be.” Sanchez spent most of her time in the art room, where she and her friends inspired each other with their artwork. However, she did not consider herself an artist. Her story was refreshing to Jessica Jurado (A’15), an AP Studio Art student at Academy, because it allowed her to see that art is subjective, and there is no “wrong” way to do it. It is a personal interpretation, and it has no limitations.

Although reaching your dreams is not easy, Sanchez is a perfect example of how you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it. Sanchez has a unique career that aligns with her passions. Her message is a very Sr. Lisa Perkowski, IHM, with Sofia Sanchez (A’08). important one: know what you value, do what you love To view more pictures, visit and the rest will fall into place. W facebook.com/AHNTampa.

22 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 23 ATHLETICS ATHLETICS HIGH SCHOOL WINTER AND SPRING SPORTS ROUNDUPS

BASKETBALL TENNIS JV Head Coach – Christopher Severini Head Coach – Sean Craft COLLEGE-BOUND Record: 12-0 Postseason: District Champion; The team earned a perfect record for the second Region Champion; State Qualifier STUDENT ATHLETES consecutive season. The team won the district and region SYDNEY COLEMAN championships for a sixth consecutive season, Gulf Coast State College Varsity Head Coach – Christopher Severini finishing fifth at the state’s team competition. Assistant Coach – Michael Martino SOFTBALL Record: 16-12 TRACK AND FIELD COLLEEN DRISCOLL Postseason: District Runner-up; Coaches – Ray Rodriguez and Kristin Lawrence University of Vermont Region Semifinalist SWIMMING The team finished as district runner-up for Postseason: District Runner-up the third consecutive season and advanced to The team earned the title of district runner-up. FRANCES KRATZ region semifinals. Overall, 15 athletes qualified for the region meet, U.S. Naval Academy and the 4x800 relay team finished seventh in the CREW LACROSSE 2A state meet. CAROLINE LOZO Head Coach – Ariana Louder CREW Marist College Record: 2-7 Coaches – Taylor DeMesa, Jorge Rodriguez, TENNIS After two years of planning and preparation, AHN Brad Stevens, Stephanie Brouwer lacrosse had its inaugural season. As a first-year ASHLEY MARTIN At the State Sculling Championships, the program, AHN participated as an independent and University of Central Florida Freshman Double and Freshman Quad placed first will compete as a full-fledged FHSAA member for CREW scholastically and qualified for the 2015 Scholastic the 2016 season. HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE TEAM ENDS Rowing Association’s National Championship. DANIELA NASSER SOCCER The Junior 8 and Lightweight 4 also qualified for University of Oregon INAUGURAL SEASON WITH HEART nationals after strong finishes at the State Sweep TENNIS Head Coach – Kareem Escayg Championships, and for the second consecutive Assistant Coach – Tom Villa year, the AHNRC had a boat earn an outright state ALEXANDRA NUYIANES Record: 6-11-1 championship—the Junior 4. At nationals, the Carson-Newman University When the Academy’s girls lacrosse team exited the field after its final season. Louder said the team found its rhythm quickly, something The team earned six hard-fought victories and Freshman Quad finished third in a personal best SWIMMING game of the season—a thrilling 12-11 victory over Sarasota Military many teams take years to accomplish, not just months. “The whole fell just one goal shy in seven of its contests. The time of 5:46.402. Academy—spectators would have thought they were witnessing a culture and mindset was there from the start, and that’s not an easy young squad has high expectation for the 2015- COURTNEY VOGLER The University of Georgia state championship win. Though the team concluded its inaugural thing to accomplish,” she said. “The girls played for each other, not 2016 season. JAGUARETTES season with a 2-7 record, its attitude was never less than that of an for themselves, and that was both positive and encouraging.” VOLLEYBALL Head Coach – Stefanie Zummo undefeated team. According to coach Ariana Louder, the team was SOFTBALL The Jaguarettes’ competition season ran from ready all season long to take on any opponent and found success Athletic Director Kevin Vargas said of the team, “After almost two Head Coach – Don Barron in improvement, not worrying about the final outcome of a game. years of planning and preparation, I believe that our inaugural Assistant Coach – Jeff Krone summer 2014 through mid-March. In addition season of high school lacrosse was a terrific success. Coach Louder to performances at AHN and Jesuit and annual Record: 14-9 When the 25-member team first started its season, most players and her staff preached progression and there was no denying the competitions, this year’s squad had the opportunity Postseason: District Champion; Region Runner-up. had never picked up a lacrosse stick nor heard any of the rules of improvement that was made from day one of practice to the final to perform at halftime during a nationally televised The team advanced to the district final for the fifth the game. At the end of their first game, a loss on the road, the game of our season. I’m extremely proud of the advancement we University of South Florida men’s basketball game. consecutive season, earning its fourth district title team stormed the field and sang the “Alma Mater.” Opponents made in year one, and I look forward to the continued growth of in five years. They finished the season as region commented on the heart of the team, the strength that defined the this program.” runner-up.

24 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 25 ATHLETICS Feature STORY Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee JOSE JOZIK (B’82)

COLLEEN DOHERTY (A’15)

Doherty with cross country and track coach Ray Rodriguez, Athletic Director Kevin Vargas, and basketball coach and Assistant Athletic Director Chris Severini.

COLLEEN DOHERTY (A’15) NAMED FHSAA FEMALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Jose Jozik (B’82), center, with wife Erin and daughter Laurel.

Colleen Doherty (A’15) was named the FHSAA female Scholar- and field, and basketball. Doherty is the school record holder in Athlete of the Year at a banquet in June honoring the 24 members the 5K and part of the school-record-holding 4x800 relay team. of Florida’s 2015 Academic All-State Team. For her achievement, Community service played an important role in her high school In May, Jose Jozik (B’82) was inducted to the Athletic Hall of Jozik graduated from Jesuit in 1986 and received a congressional she received a $3,000 scholarship in addition to the $1,000 she career, as she volunteered her time at Tampa General Hospital, Fame during the Middle School Sports Banquet. Jozik began his appointment to the United States Military Academy; however he received when she was named to the Academic All-State Team. Humane Society of Tampa Bay and Boys and Girls Club of Tampa “sports career” growing up on MacDill Air Force Base and in South chose to go to Princeton University, where he continued his football Bay. She was also a Dominican Republic mission trip leader. She Tampa playing soccer, football, basketball, bowling, table tennis career playing for the Princeton Tigers. Jozik graduated with a Doherty graduated from AHN with a 4.67 GPA, is a member of the will attend the University of Virginia in the fall where she plans to and cross country, earning 1st-place trophies in each. He was an Bachelor of Arts in history in 1990. Working in human resources National Honor Society and is an Advanced Placement Scholar with follow a pre-medicine track. all-county and all-state soccer player and part of the Florida State for more than 20 years, Jozik is currently the director of HR at EA Distinction. She earned 14 varsity letters in cross country, track Championship Select Soccer team during his 8th-grade year at Sports in Orlando, Fla. Boys Academy. Jozik’s nominator says, “Jose is an obvious choice for the AHN Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a remarkable athlete, In his acceptance speech, Jozik advised the attendees of four items using his gifts to help his teams succeed. He continues to be a to adhere to in their lives, “Have a vision and purpose; you are remarkable graduate, friend, husband and father.” going to come across lots of divergent paths in your life. Live in THREE-SPORT VARSITY ATHLETES COACHES OF THE YEAR the moment, but think beyond it. Persevere; you are going to come While attending Boys Academy, Jozik was a member of the across lots of different challenges in your life. Pursue everything Erica Dierks Julia Metzger Bill Shaffer undefeated basketball team, the soccer team and track team. Not with energy, drive and a need to finish. Have a core set of values; cross country, soccer, track and field cross country, soccer, track and field Tampa Tribune Girls Swimming surprisingly, he was voted Most Athletic by his classmates. He you are going to come across lots of decision points in your life. Act Colleen Doherty Gretchen Swenson Coach of the Year graduated from Boys Academy and went on to Jesuit, where he in line with those values. Have compassion; you are going to come cross country, basketball, track and field cross country, soccer, track and field Ray Rodriguez continued his athletic career, playing basketball, soccer, track, across lots of people in your life. Always be available and ready to Tampa Tribune Girls Cross Country Katherine Hahn 2015 SENIOR baseball and football. He was the captain of the 1985 team that beat help those who may need it.” cross country, basketball, track and field Coach of the Year, Tampa Bay Times ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year the city champions, Gaither, in the last game of the season. Jozik is Siobhan Lynch also a member of Jesuit’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Colleen Doherty AWARDS cross country, basketball, track and field

26 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 27 Feature STORY DEVELOPMENT DADS CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Dads Club hosted a highly successful golf tournament $1,036 $35,145 $7,450 $1,600 this year, raising more than $34,000 for the Link Scholarship average gift two-night Phonathon corporate matches tuition gap program. A full field of participants, who were extra sporty in their fishing shirts sponsored by Coppertail Brewing Co. with embroidery provided by Hitmaster Graphics, enjoyed beautiful weather at Cheval Golf & Country Club and a fabulous lunch from the dads on the grill. YOUR GIFT AT WORK

The Academy is especially grateful for the hard work of the upgraded $1,300,000 V tournament committee and to all of the major sponsors who 127 64 voicemail system financial aid aided in the financial success of the event. Sponsors included first-time BMR level gifts Grow Financial, Drummond Wehle LLP, Mission Critical donors ($1,500+) Solutions, Commercial Insurance Specialists LLC, Griffin 3 MakerBot Replicator support for Technology, USAmeriBank, Nemo Express, Shumaker Loop Systems (3-D printers) mission trips & Kendrick, AEC Services, Ferman Automotive Company, AVI- SPL, Fernandez & Hernandez and Rinaldi Printing. In addition, new family % Rivard Buick GMC sponsored a Hole-in-One contest. participation 46 4 faculty members 3-D scanner 2 teacher aides The Dads are looking forward to an equally large turnout of 1 staff member enthusiastic players at next year’s event! schoolwide % participation 48

11th Grade, Class of 2016 % air conditioners, initial design of new greatest participation 55 furniture and carpets Facilities Master Plan $260,000 total amount raised PARENT ANNUAL FUND 2014-2015

Thanks to the 2014-2015 PAFP Committee! CHAIRS GRADE-LEVEL CHAIRS Amy and Ernie Marquart Brian Jeffrey Maureen McCaffrey Leslie Rogas Heather Stathopoulos Luz Santamarina and Alex Ghiso Juli Jeffrey Coleen Ricco Peter Rogas Stacey Whidden Joy Judson Salvatore Ricco

28 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 29 DEVELOPMENT BLACK & WHITE BY THE BAY $ RAISES 332,000 OUR SINCEREST THANKS TO OUR 2015 BY THE BAY SPONSORS

The Academy of the Holy Names annual fundraising gala, Black and White By the PRINTING PROMOTIONS AND DONUT STATION SPONSOR FRIEND SPONSORS (cont.) Bay, raised a highly respectable $332,000 for MARKETING SPONSOR the school’s Annual Fund. Held at the Grand Stathopoulos Law Group, P.A. Cassie and Jake Greatens Hyatt Tampa Bay on March 28, some 500 Vera and Greg Muzzillo, Proforma BRONZE SPONSORS Gregory, Sharer and Stuart, CPAs Academy parents, alumni, faculty, staff and PLATINUM SPONSOR Workers’ Health and the guests donned their finest black-and-white AJ Arango, Rosalyn and Steve McKenna Handwerker Family attire to enjoy an evening featuring silent Cherie and Harvey Schonbrun Schezy and Steve Barbas Martin J. Hernandez Attorney and live auctions, a sold-out Wine Wall and Bob Carney, Financial Advisor, and Heidi Hernandez entertainment from Southtown Fever. BAND SPONSOR Raymond James Bayshore Branch Lillian and Bob Joyce Dr. and Mrs. Ramirez-Pagan Cigna J.P. Morgan, Private Bank, The generosity of Academy patrons was Dr. and Mrs. Joe Corcoran evident even before the evening’s event GOLD SPONSORS Jana and Jeff Bridge began, with more than $130,000 in Jill and Christopher Crosby Angela and Chet Little sponsorships. During the live auction, a The Dutkowsky Family Nathalie and Raj Dani, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Marks, Esq. record-breaking $42,000 was raised, not Harvard Jolly Architecture and RNG Properties LLC Liana and Philip Martino including an additional $27,000 in fund-an- The Beck Group The Farah Family Dr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Martino item contributions to benefit the Academy’s Linda and Tom Holt Laurel and Bob Grammig Matassini Law Firm Link Scholarship program. The Overstreet Family Jensen and Associates, Inc. McConnie Fence Co. Seven One Seven Parking Services Edward Jones Heidi and Doug McCree Academy parents Lori Tappan and Ashley and the Accardi Family Maureen and Art Raimo The Mele Storage Group Parkinson chaired the event with the help of Hadley and Hector Rivera Pia Day Spa 27 dedicated, creative and tireless committee BIDPAL SPONSORS The Schweitzer Family SAGE Dining Services members. Highlights of the evening included Reeves Import Motorcars Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tremonti Jeanna and Andrew Shafii the “Gas for a Year” raffle, generously donated Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick, LLP by the Capitano Family and Radiant Food FRIEND SPONSORS Askin Uysal, MD Tech Data Stores, and the heated bidding during the live Tracy Veillette auction for the one-week stay at Grand Lodge SILVER SPONSORS Teil and Nicholas Allen Washington Partners, LLC Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. Save the Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bulleit The Bailey Family Foundation FACULTY AND STAFF date for next year’s Black and White By the Mary and Shaun Brooker, SPONSORS Bay: March 19, 2016! Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists Quorum Services Sisters of the Holy Names of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Cano Dr. and Mrs. Joe Corcoran Jesus and Mary Canon Solutions America Laura and Preston Farrior TABLE WINE SPONSOR Margarita and Erik Carlson Nancy and Ron Floto Mindy and Tirso Carreja Ruth and Fred Lynch Faces of South Tampa Cavalier Estates Property Management Dr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Martino WINE WALL SPONSORS Joanne Costantini Marian and Esfandiar Shafii Laurie and Tony Cuva SPECIAL THANKS Laura and Preston Farrior Lori and Shawn Evans Mastro Subaru Superstore Drs. Jamie and Daniel Fernandez Ronald Delp Karen and Lance Zingale Mary and Robert Fernandez Cassie and Jake Greatens VALET SPONSOR Nancy and Ron Floto Julie and Robert Greenway Law Office of W. Dale Gabbard Angela Guagliardo-Rettig Abdoney Orthodontics Greek Boys Choice Foods, Inc. Henriquez Electronic Corporation

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Anyone who spends 30 minutes talking to Sara Ku (A’10) the lowest per-capita incomes in the world, is working to build about the past four years of her life will hear a lot about global a health system. According to Ku, Myanmar is an important health. While most may not be up-to-date on the AIDS crisis in location for international health as there are funds to do work Myanmar or the knowledge, attitudes and practices of family but not enough people on the ground. Ku’s focus was human planning among adolescent females in rural Ghana—her senior rights for groups at high risk for HIV/AIDS, including the LGBT thesis—Ku’s effervescent passion for what she does will inspire community, sex workers and intravenous drug users. Myanmar an interest to learn more. is the second largest producer of opium and heroin in the world, a major factor in the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Ku was able to travel Ku graduated with a Bachelor of Science in international health around the country, learn about the culture and support work in from Georgetown University and is making the most of her development, law reform and the HIV response. degree. While at Georgetown, Ku participated in a global health program in Shanghai, China, where she spent five weeks learning Now back in D.C., Ku is a program assistant at the International about China’s health system. She also spent time in rural areas Center for Research on Women, a global research institute that studying the gaps between government-run health centers works to empower women, advance gender equality, and fight and non-government organizations that are filling in where the poverty in the developing world. Ku’s research includes everything government has not been able to provide adequate care. from gender-based violence and property rights for women to studying the roles and influence of first ladies around the world. Ku also spent three months during a fall semester in Dodowa, Ghana, as a research intern. It was this trip that allowed her to Ku credits both her immigrant parents—her mother is originally study 202 adolescent females for her thesis. Because of the high from Myanmar and her father is from China; both are doctors— teenage pregnancy rate in the country, Ku researched whether and the Academy for fueling her interest in the intersection adolescent girls had misconceptions about family planning and between culture and health. She specifically references Sr. Ann if they used any method of family planning. She also evaluated Regan’s social justice class and her service on the Ruskin and maternal health fee exemption policies within Ghana’s National Dominican Republic mission trips as impacting her life’s path. Her Health Insurance Scheme. advice to other Academy students and alumni, “Don’t be afraid to go after what you want, to try something new, or if someone tells Her most recent adventure was four months in Yangon, Myanmar you [that] you can’t do it. Just don’t be afraid.” Ku’s proverbial (Burma), working as a policy intern for UNAIDS, the Joint United crystal ball contains many options, including graduate school. Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. The country, which has one of One thing is for certain: there will be travel.

Sara Ku on the Dominican Republic mission trip in 2010.

THE Living MISSION

Sara Ku in Myanmar

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Katelyn Prieboy, Maggie Brekka and Olivia Gessner Molly Rausch, Kirby Wallace, Eleeza Santos, Annamaria DeGuzman and Peyton Ceremony Maddox

In May, 99 young women and their families enjoyed the Silver Coffee and Rose Ceremony, an 83-year-old tradition at the Academy. Hosted by the HNAA and the Mothers Association, attendees enjoyed coffee, tea sandwiches and sweet treats. After coffee, the seniors descended the front staircase and each received a pink rose. Jourdan Collins receives her membership certificate from Mimi Yambor Obeck Marie Prado Martinez (A’85) with cousin Ashley Martin and Lourdes Otero-Cossio (A’83). Martin (A’82). Following the Silver Coffee and Rose Ceremony, the seniors and their mothers proceeded to the Blessed Mother Marie Rose Durocher Chapel for the Alumni Induction Ceremony. Each senior signed the HNAA membership book, lit a candle and received a certificate of alumni status.

Annette Ferrer Ferrer (A’86), whose daughter Bailey Ferrer (A’15) was among the honorees, presented a special reading Daniela Nasser, Alyssa Piccari, Trysten Flechas, Camila Garcia-Molina, Nicole AHN lifers! Girls who have attended AHN since prekindergarten or kindergarten. and Nina McGucken Alvarez (A’01) spoke Sanchez and Taylor Gee. BACK ROW: Bailey Ferrer, Julia Schifino, Konner Brewer and Jessica Jurado. about her time at the Academy. CENTER ROW: Madeline Babin, Colleen Doherty, Sofia Gonzalez, Haley Allmand and Sydney Schaefer. FRONT ROW: Ashlyn Bradshaw, Jaycie Valdez and Cristina Baldor.

Student Council president Rachel Anderson receives a rose during the ceremony.

AHN legacy graduates with their mothers. BACK ROW: Bailey Ferrer, Colleen Doherty, Members of the Holy Names Alumni Association Board of Directors: MaryAnn Triay Cara Dawson, Taylor Gee, Christina Castellana, Sara Castillo, Ashley Martin, Natalie Hurley (A’84), Angela Spicola Morgan (A’67), Mimi Yambor Obeck (A’83), Mary Smith, Madeline Babin, Mica Wiley, Nicole Sanchez and Mia Perez. FRONT ROW: Quigley Brooker (A’88), Kim Valenti Grandoff (A’77), Beth Quigley Reid (A’77), Maria Annette Ferrer Ferrer (A’86), Pam Larkins Doherty (A’87), Helenmarie Geis Dawson Esparza (A’87), Alicia Beitia Smith (A’97), Melissa Porter Giunta (A’95), Sr. Mary (A’82), Nicole Fleming Gee (A’87), Melissa Paniello Castellana (A’85), Michelle Garcia Patricia Plumb, SNJM (A’55), and Andrea Martino Accardi (A’93). Gilbert (A’78), Lourdes Otero-Cossio Martin (A’82), Neysa Naranjo Smith (A’82), Monica Prida Babin (A’82), Kim Savoy Wiley (A’82), Denise Garcia Sanchez (A’82) and Christil Grant Perez (A’95).

34 SUMMER 2015 Claire Cardillo, Cecily Curtis, Sophia Guerra, Kierstin Mayor, Olivia Mahoney, www.holynamestpa.org 35 Caroline Kimbler, Julia Metzger, Siobhan Lynch and Courtney Mastrorio. ALUMNI Holy Names Alumni Association BOYS INDUCTION HALL OF FAME & ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR Submit your nominations online—from anywhere.

AOY: http://holynamestpa.org/alumni/alumnus-of-the-year On May 27, the 8th-grade boys were HALL OF FAME: http://holynamestpa.org/student-life/athletics/hall-of-fame inducted into the HNAA. Faculty and parents attended the ceremony in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. Each young man signed the HNAA membership book, lit a candle and received a certificated of alumni status. Bill Schifino Jr. (B’74) spoke to the audience about what he took away from his time at the Academy, telling the young men, “The Academy has given you a great foundation … I want you to think The gentlemen of the Class of 2015 with honored guests. BACK ROW: Principal Bridgid Fishman, Assistant Principal big, dream big. Don’t let anyone out there Becky Elliott, Ty Pepe, John Accardi Jr., Nash Chillura, President Art Raimo, Ryan Lee, Nick Muir, Jason Accardi Jr., put a ceiling on what you can accomplish. Harrisen Pike, Sean Clare, Sam Nation and Jared Folkman. CENTER ROW: Bill Schifino Jr. (B’74), Brendan Driscoll, Tyler Carreja, Christian Ancona, Christopher Gold, Zach Cuva, Travis Short, Reece Tappan, Andrew Jung and Connor Whatever it is you want to be, whatever it is Strady. FRONT ROW: Kegan Lovell, Kameron Henry, Jackson Fanaro, Ethan Valdez, William Schifino III, Paul Schnell, you want to do, set your mind to it. That is Tucker Gray, Michael McClelland and Robert Valdez Jr. (B’86). one thing I learned from the Academy, one thing I learned along the way. Those people who accomplish greatness aren’t afraid to put themselves out there and try.”

Kameron Henry, Tucker Gray and Christopher Gold recite the HNAA mission statement.

Lifers—Boys who have attended AHN since preindergarten or kindergarten! BACK ROW: John Accardi Jr., Christian Ancona, Reece Tappan, Andrew Jung, Jason Accardi Jr., Jared Folkman and Christopher Gold. FRONT ROW: Kameron Henry, Zachary Cuva, Michael McClelland, William Schifino III, Connor Strady and Ethan Valdez.

36 SUMMER 2015 AHN Legacy Graduates. BACK ROW: Andrea Martino Accardi (A’93), Joseph Chillura Jr. (B’80), Pam Bajo McClelland www.holynamestpa.org 37 (A’89), Bill Schifino Jr. (B’74) and Robert Valdez Jr. (B’86). FRONT ROW: John Accardi Jr., Nash Chillura, Ryan Lee, Michael McClelland, William Schifino III and Ethan Valdez. ALUMNI ALUMNI

AHN CLASS OF 1965 - 50TH ANNIVERSARY! AHN CLASS OF 1972 - 43RD ANNIVERSARY! BACK ROW: Joan Duff Hartlieb, Mim Bernard Bullock, Janice Puglio Sherrick, Teresa LARGEST TURNOUT OF A NON-ANNIVERSARY CLASS! Dr. Kathryn Rousseau Lykes, Martinez Goan and Louisa Van Eepoel. FRONT ROW: Susan Krist Boyle, Carlyn Bray Diana Olmo Sullivan, Joy Carter, Ann Lindsay Curtis, beloved teacher Sr. Suzanne Moyer, Carole Rousseau Gagnon and Mary Knauf Reed. Hixson, SNJM, Ana Miguel, Patricia Willing and Maria Pedreira Newman.

Rev. Bruce Craig, SBD, presides over the Reunion Mass.

AHN CLASS OF 1971 - 44TH ANNIVERSARY AHN CLASS OF 1990 - SILVER ANNIVERSARY! COMING BACK FOR A FIFTH YEAR IN A ROW! Cynthia Rogers, Maggie Donaghy BACK ROW: Kathleen Mikell, April Shannon McDonald, Danicet Cura, Heather Lee Bailey, Lea Melchior, Janet Yadley Mendez, Susan Massari-Cohn and Jeannie Grim Ferrill, Fe Inga Luttrell, Joanna Parrino Caranante, Laura Hanson Newberg, Erin Baker Holton. Fernandez, Lisa Giffin Hodgdon and Jennifer Pollard. FRONT ROW: Stefanie Rodriguez Anderson, Jennifer Perrella, Jennifer Cruz Turner, Lora Azzarello Thompson, Teresa Class Reunions Gutierrez Costa, Cynthia Casas, Jennifer Liston Bigelow and Brigitte Thomas Williams.

AHN CLASS OF 1995 - 20TH ANNIVERSARY! AHN CLASS OF 2005 - 10TH ANNIVERSARY! GOLDEN GIRLS FROM AHN CELEBRATING 50+ ANNIVERSARIES! SHA GOLDEN GIRLS! THE CLASS OF 1995 ALSO DONNED A PINK RIBBON TO HONOR A CLASSMATE Reneé Stoeckle, Brittany Silva, Jessica Cruze, Amber McCarthy, Kim Wilmath, Marissa BACK ROW: Sandra Greco Diaz (A’62), Mary Frances Menas Smith (A’62), Kathy BACK ROW: Sr. Mary Haskins, SNJM (S’54), Betty Alchediak Mest (S’64), Mary Ann RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER. BACK ROW: Tara Cannella Guagliardo Sander and Leia Almanderas. Hawkins Favata (A’60), Dianne Garcia Rivera (A’60), Mary Ann Martinez Lewis (A’60), Fernandez Fontaine (S’64), Catherine Capitano Alvarez (S’64), Patricia Leroy Hanson Edwards, Jennifer Geis Santillan, Krisitna Cusmano-Ozog, Angela Driscoll, Laurie Ann Shirley Gifford Rivera (A’60), Josephine Alessi Leece (A’60), Therese Cullen Seal (A’60) (S’65) and Agnes Cook (S’47). FRONT ROW: Donna Caruso Baccarella (S’60), Sr. Fernandez, Shannon Ratliff Corless, Jessica Lee Fogg, Denise Alverio Tini, Lissette and Michaele Taylor Rao (A’64). FRONT ROW: Diane Griffin (A’64), Loretta Perez Stitt Dolores Wehle, SNJM (S’58), Dr. Pat Alchediak (S’59), Wanda Frederick (S’47), Couret Perera, Roxanne Parapar Figueroa, Sulein Santini Bryant and Cristina Lorenzo. (A’63), Margaret Wallace Pickering (A’59), Sr. Margaret O’Brien, SNJM (A’49), Sr. Margaret Frederick (S’50) and Sr. Lillian Schneider, SNJM (S’50). FRONT ROW: Dr. Susan Shafii, Vivian Canedo Muzyk, Melissa Porter Giunta, Laura Jo Mary Patricia Plumb, SNJM (A’55), and Moira O’Connor Freeman (A’64). Fernandez Paredes, Melody Chezar-Payne Thomas and Andrea Gysel.

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Griffin Hodgdon, Judy Griffin, Dr. James Griffin, Emma Hodgdon and Lisa Griffin 1 Hodgdon (A’90) enjoy the morning. Elise Santillan, daughter of Jennifer Geis Santillan (A’95); Elaina Edwards and Karis 2 Edwards, daughters of Tara Cannella Edwards (A’95); loved having their faces painted by Dipsy Doodle! Holy Names Heritage Center mother-daughter co-chairs Angela Spicola Morgan (A’67), left, 3 and Nina McGucken Alvarez (A’01), third from left, with family members Fred Morgan, Angela Alvarez and Aaron Alvarez. Kim Wilmath, Brittany Silva, Amber McCarthy and Leia Almanderas, all members of the 4 Class of 2005, enjoy the archives display. Cristina Lodato (A’12) and aunt LiliAnne 5 Lodato Rodriguez (A’75). Roxanne Parapar Figueroa (A’95) caught up 6 with Sr. Mary Glavin. Mary Ann Fernandez Fontaine (S’64), Sr. Margaret O’Brien, SNJM (A’49), Catherine 7 Capitano Alvarez (S’64) and Betty Alchediak Mest (S’64). Sr. Margaret O’Brien was their 8th-grade teacher! Members of the HNAA Board of Directors recognized for their service to the Holy 8 Names community this year! Diane Griffin (A’64), Mary Frances Menas Smith (A’62) and Sandra Greco Diaz (A’62) 9 prior to Mass.

40 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 41 1982 1992 LET’S HAVE A ALUMNI Kim SSavoyavoy Wiley Dina Busciglio SSheridanheridan [email protected]@jmwiley.nett [email protected]@aol.com Class UPDATES Jocelyn Pines McKnight and Amanda 1983 Insua-Gluck are opening The Haute Reunion Shop Boutique in July at 1544 South Dale Mabry Highway. The boutique will For the first time, Reunion 1950-1995 SACRED HEART CLASS OF 1958 AT ULELE Mary Alice Fernandez Lopez LEFT, FRONT TO BACK: Rosemarie Pollock Neville, Patricia Sigmund Wehling, Lynda Mauricio Marchese, [email protected]@holynamestpa.orgg be South Tampa’s fun and affordable Weekend will not take place the Judy Lacau Lawrence and Susan DiMarco Scaglione. RIGHT: Sally Haskins Kruse, Joann Randazzo shopping spot, striving to the bring the second weekend in June! We are Tomaino, Elsie Santa Cruz Foley, Sr. Dolores Wehle, and Ellen Herzog Ficarrotta. newest trends for women and provide moving the date up this year to 1985 great staple pieces for any wardrobe. accommodate construction on the Holy Names Heritage Center. S 1950 1966 1973 Jodi Rivera [email protected]@aol.com 1993 Sr. Lillian Schneider Claudia RowleyRowley Ward Jo Ann NuccioNuccio CLASSES TO CELEBRATE ((813)813) 786-0983 IN 2015-2016: [email protected] [email protected]@gmail.comm [email protected]@gmail.com LisaLisa SSanabriaanabria SScaniocanio lisascanio33@[email protected] 1966 (50 years) 1953 1968 B 1974 1986 1976 (40 years) 1986 (30 years) SuzetteSuzette LemroLemroww 1994 Edith CCockcroftockcroft JJordanordan Pat TorresTorres William “Bill” Schifino Jr. is the 2015- 1991 (25 years) 2016 president-elect of The Florida Bar. [email protected]@mindspring.com [email protected]@cantv.net [email protected]@gmail.comm CaseyCasey Hurley Kiser 1996 (20 years) His term will run from June 2016 to June [email protected]@yahoo.com 2006 (10 years) 2017. Schifino is managing partner of S 1958 1971 Burr & Forman’s Tampa office. 1987 2011 (5 years) Dana LeonLeon Nazaretian 1995 Gatherings for the classes will RosemarieRosemarie PPollockollock Neville Karen Cuervo Rocha dnazaretian@[email protected] take place on Friday and/or stleolibra@[email protected] [email protected] 1974 ShannonShannon Ratliff CorlesCorlesss Saturday, June 3 and 4, 2016. [email protected]@me.com NolanNolan Power Kimball The anniversary classes will be Sally Haskins Kruse, CTR, received ((703)703) 405-3942 the 2015 National Cancer Registrars [email protected]@gmail.com 1989 honored by the Holy Names Association Distinguished Member Alumni Association at the Jennifer Fernandez DabbsDabbs Shannon Ratliff Corless has spent Award on May 23. Annual Alumni Dinner, held on [email protected]@mac.comm her professional career with the U.S. 1976 Intelligence Community, starting first Wednesday, November 5, 2015, with two summers as an intern with at Palma Ceia Golf & Country AngieAngie Garcia Ammon 1990 the Office of Naval Intelligence while Club, and will be honored again [email protected]@gmail.com pursuing her undergraduate degree at at the Alumni Homecoming Florida State University. After completing Reunion Mass and brunch Lisa Griffin Hodgdon her Master of Business Administration [email protected]@yahoo.comm on Sunday, June 5, 2016. 1977 at the University of Tampa, Corless moved to Washington, D.C., in October If you have any questions or Stephanie AglianoAgliano 2001 to pursue a professional career want to help plan the festivities [email protected]@verizon.net 1991 with the IC. She joined the office of the for your class reunion, contact director of national intelligence in 2006 Director of Alumni Relations MeeghanMeeghan O’Connor Seoane to work with the National Intelligence Patty Bohannan via email at 1978 [email protected]@gmail.comm Council—known as the “think tank” for CLASS OF 1964 [email protected] or The Class of 1964 recently had so much fun at their 50th anniversary they decided to meet again in the IC—specifically with an office that February! From the left, front to back, and around the right side to the front again are the following Sandy Meyer Pieper provides IC support to U.S. government phone at 813-839-5371, ext. 376. classmates that attended: Michaele Taylor Rao, Diane Griffin, Sally Zendegui Flynn, Rowena Kinchley, Kathy Breen Bregler, Mary Pat Stewart McCarthy, Nancy Butler Militello, Carol Ann Arduengo and Moira [email protected]@tgh.org O’Connor Freeman.

42 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 43 2002 2005 Jessica Hohman is the new events ALUMNI manager for the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. ALUMNI VictoriaVictoria PPardoardo BooBoothth JessicaJessica CCruzeruze EVENTS [email protected]@yahoo.com [email protected]@gmail.comm Kathryn Lyons is a D.C. researcher 2015-2016 ((813)813) 541-5377 for NBC’s Today Show. Shortly after Alexis Schrott Leo graduated from UPDATES graduating from FSU in 2011, Lyons Xavier University in 2006 and started ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME moved the nation’s capital to pursue working at the Maryland Science Center NOMINATION DEADLINE 2006 her passion for broadcast journalism. in Baltimore. The center is a non-profit September 15, 2015 1995-2008 Delia DeCaprio Gadson-Yarbrough (A’92), Tonia She was hired as a desk assistant for Campisi (A’98) and Kourtney Taylor (A’10). science museum that emphasizes the Kelly Carey NBC News, learning the ins and outs importance of Science, Technology, [email protected]@gmail.com ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR S Tonia Campisi is working as a school of TV journalism, finding herself at the Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) NOMINATION DEADLINE psychologist at Anderson Elementary White House from time to time, and education through its programs and September 15, 2015 School in South Tampa with Delia even getting her own shot in front of hands-on exhibits. Leo has worked her reviews of foreign acquisitions of DeCaprio Gadson-Yarbrough (A’92), the 2007 the camera on an online news show way up the ranks in the development ANNUAL ALUMNI DINNER U.S. companies. In 2013, Corless school’s principal, and Kourtney Taylor called “The Week Ahead in Politics,” as department throughout the last eight AT PALMA CEIA GOLF was selected to be the deputy national (A’10), Campisi’s school psychology Emily Pantelis host of her own satirical news segment years and is currently the assistant & COUNTRY CLUB intelligence officer responsible for practicum graduate student. [email protected]@gmail.com called “The Lowdown with Lyons.” After director of development with a focus on November 4, 2015 leading this effort, and in this capacity, approximately a year at NBC, Lyons was corporate memberships. she is responsible for overseeing and Ariana Alfonso, Esq. works at MDLIVE, promoted to production assistant for CLASS OF 2015 managing IC support across a dozen a fast growing telehealth company “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams,” 1999 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON IC agencies. In May 2014, Corless was based in south Florida. Backed by former and then went on to her current “Today December 17, 2015 selected by the director of national Courtney Blakeman Lambert 2003 Apple CEO John Sculley, MDLIVE allows Show” role. patients to see a doctor 24/7/365 by intelligence for promotion to senior [email protected]@hotmail.com Christina Berry, MS, RD, LDN, will phone or secure video chat. MDLIVE YOUNG ALUMNI national intelligence service, which is the begin her new journey at Fort Bragg as doctors can diagnose your symptoms, HOLIDAY MIXER highest professional rank in the IC. She a performance dietitian with the U.S. 2008 prescribe medication and send any December 17, 2015 lives in the District with her husband, 2000 Special Operations Command, whose non-emergency prescriptions directly to Josh, and son, Declan. mission is to provide fully capable MeggieMeggie WilliWilliss pharmacies. Alfonso is responsible for ALUMNI PHONATHON Kalinda CampbellCampbell special operations forces to defend the [email protected]@ufl.edu marketing this new industry nationwide. Shannon also reported that her class [email protected]@gmail.comm United States and its interests. As a February 21-23, 2016 She received a bachelor’s degree and a had a fabulous time at their June reunion performance dietitian, she will support Meredith Barrett is currently working juris doctorate from the University of at Ulele. The class opened a Google the services needed to increase the in the Seattle area as a BSN/travel nurse EIGHTH ANNUAL ALUMNI Florida. She is a lawyer in good standing Hangout for members who could not physical and behavioral capacity and at a hospital intensive care unit in the EASTER EGG HUNT 2001 with The Florida Bar and currently lives attend in person, and four classmates resilience of special operations forces EvergreenHealth network. March 12, 2016 attended the reunion virtually from as in Miami. Amber Schonbrun McDonnell with consideration of their families. far as New York, California and Spain! [email protected] Additionally, she will provide guidance BOYS INDUCTION and counseling on nutritional practices CEREMONY X Laura Dikman graduated from David Luttrell has been accepted into to enhance recovery and optimize May 11, 2016 Georgia Institute of Technology in 1996 Stanford’s MBA program starting in the performance. 2011 and is currently working at fall. Prior to that, he will complete a four- SILVER COFFEE & SENIOR Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, Michelle Gorecki RobinsonRobinson month internship with the Sovereign INDUCTION CEREMONY Calif. She is a clinical systems [email protected]@yahoo.comm Wealth Fund of Singapore. 2004 May 18, 2016 analyst whose role consists of configuring and developing Michelle Tonelli co-authored a chapter ClaireClaire Donovan REUNION WEEKEND electronic medical record 1998 on Federal Emergency Preparedness and [email protected]@gmail.com MASS AND BRUNCH software for Stanford specialty Response and Homeland Security in the June 5, 2016 clinics in the San Francisco Erin DonovanDonovan “National Security Law and Policy,” third Bay area. [email protected]@aol.comm edition, edited by John Norton Moore, Laura Dikman (A’07) and Kelly Mortazavi (A’07). Visit www.holynamestpa.org Guy B. Roberts and Robert F. Turner. for more information on these events. Click on the Alumni tab, then Upcoming Events.

44 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 45 while earning a Master of Public communications. She is currently 2011 House Clinic to promote their mission as Administration (MPA) from Florida employed as the project coordinator a “place of medical and spiritual hope, SAVE State University. Upon graduating in with Telescope in Los Angeles, a health and healing for the people of New MeredithMeredith ZiZingalengale ALUMNI 2014 with her MPA, Renspie went to recognized industry leader in the Orleans.” The work was part of her [email protected]@bucknell.edu work full time for the Florida House digital marketing space. Telescope’s public relations capstone class. THE DATE Majority Office. She is responsible for proprietary technology platform, Alongside her team of five students, Lindsey Backman was accepted into the UPDATES tracking all education and economic CONNECT LIVE, is used by some of the Elysia helped develop a comprehensive biological chemistry Ph.D. program at affairs legislation through the committee biggest entertainment and consumer public relations campaign for Luke’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology. process and final passage. Renspie brands in the world, including Facebook, House Clinic to implement. Luke’s MIT has been her top choice and dream 2008-2011 works closely with committee staff and Twitter, American Idol/FOX, The Voice/ House Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit graduate school. Lindsey writes that House members to craft talking points, NBC, Miss Universe, NBA, NASCAR, organization that provides free medical her love of science started at Academy, create messaging and research various Sprint and Sprite. Barrett also keeps up care to the uninsured community, which led her to major in biochemistry issues. with her freelance photography; view primarily in Central City, New Orleans. and conduct research at the University her work at lizzybarrett.com. The program thrives off of the dedication of Florida. Nicole Popp works for Carnival of volunteer physicians and staff. Elysia Cruise Lines. After graduating from Olivia Booth lives in Washington, graduated from Loyola in May and 2009 Lindsey Martinez graduated from the University of Miami in 2012, Popp D.C., where she works for Booz Allen hopes to use her public relations and Loyola University New Orleans on joined Carnival and is now a strategic Hamilton, focusing on health privacy marketing experience to continue to help ShannonShannon McMcCarthyCarthy May 9. She was on the Dean’s List, sourcing manager in the supply chain and policy for the Department of local organizations expand within the Mark your calendars for [email protected]@gmail.com having earned a 4.0 GPA in her final department, managing business Veterans Affairs. Booth graduated from community. two semesters. She also received the awards and contract negotiations for the Catholic University of America with April 14-17, 2016 Religious Studies Ignatian Works Award the supplies and services that need a bachelor’s degree in environmental Marianna Sotomayor was the inaugural for her community service and presence as Academy sings to be onboard and carried out prior to chemistry in May 2014. She plans to recipient of the George Washington in the religious study community. She and dances its sailing. She is studying for her certified attend graduate school at the George University White House Correspondents’ worked on a book called “Humor in professional in supply management Washington University Milken Institute Association (WHCA) scholarship. The way through the Bible” and was editor under the (C.P.S.M.) certification to further her School of Public Health in the fall, where $2,500 scholarship was applied to her supervision of teacher, Sister Terri understanding of pricing structures and she will study global environmental fourth year at the school. In April, she Bednarz. The book will be published and Conrad Birdie’s market dynamics. health. had the opportunity to attend the White added to Loyola’s curriculum in the fall. House Correspondents’ Dinner and Lindsey accepted a job offer at Loyola induction to meet President and Mrs. Obama. working in the alumni office as assistant director of annual giving. In the fall she the Army! Caitlin Vaka recently graduated from will start her master’s at the school, Furman University with a Bachelor of working towards a degree in religious Arts in philosophy and political science education. S Danielle Duet will graduate at the and a minor in poverty studies. In the end of July from the University of St. fall, Caitlin will begin a master’s program Thomas in Minnesota with a master’s at the Harvard Graduate School of degree in Catholic studies. She currently Education in international education works as the communications and policy. She hopes her degree will publicity assistant in the Office of enable her to work on a macro scale Campus Ministry at the university. to help enable children to have the Kim Renspie and Jeb Bush opportunity to pursue their passions S Kailyn Perez was crowned the first S Kimberly Renspie is a legislative and dreams, and allow them to move Miss Florida World America 2015 in research assistant for the Florida House 2010 past impoverished situations. Majority Office. After graduating from April. She will represent Florida at Miss World America 2015 in July. Kailyn Academy, Renspie went on to earn Olivia Martinez graduated from University of Central her undergraduate degree in political [email protected]@fordham.edu science from Catawba College in 2012. Florida in December 2013. She plans to attend Stetson University School of Law She moved to Tallahassee, where Elizabeth Barrett graduated from in the fall. she interned in the Florida House of Louisiana State University in May S Elysia Pendezec, while a senior at Representatives Majority Whip Office 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in mass Loyola University, worked with Luke’s

46 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 47 SEND IN YOUR BABY ANNOUNCEMENT Tori Foody has been selected as one of embarrassing dares throughout the year BIRTHS BIRTHS BIRTHS TO RECEIVE A two students chosen from a diverse pool to raise as much money as possible. JAGUAR BIB! of exceptional students for a coveted Alexandra promised that if she met her ALUMNI 2015-2016 University of Georgia goal of $700 she would chop off her Office of Undergraduate Admissions long locks and donate it to Pantene internship. Tori, who is majoring in food Beautiful Lengths, which partners with W Michelle Cortez Spoto (A’89) and husband, Chris, welcomed UPDATES science, has extensive professional the American Cancer Society to provide their daughter, Mia Kate Spoto, on June 5, 2014. Mia joins big experience working with the Research real-hair wigs for women cancer patients brothers, Jake and Luke. Chef’s Association and the Institute of of all ages for free. She surpassed her 2011-2014 Food Technologies. She has served in goal, raising $2,096, and therefore Melissa Porter Giunta (A’95) and her husband, Brian, various roles with UGA Miracle, working donated 12 inches of her hair. Alexandra welcomed a son, Gabriel Anthony Giunta, on Jan. 17. He as a committee member, being a color stated that she chose her hair because it weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces. Gabriel joins big brother, group captain, and was recently named is part of who she is and shows how Alexander. to the executive board of Miracle. dedicated she is to the cause that she is Megan Ylagan was recently hired by CSC Tori is also a member of the Georgia willing to sacrifice something. X Alicia Castillo Holden (A’98) and husband, Chad, welcomed as an associate consultant in Baltimore. Recruitment Team and Gamma Phi Beta Mia Kate Spoto their son, Andrew Joseph Holden, on April 28. He weighed She will gain experience in workshop sorority. Felicia Nelson was elected president 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Andrew was welcomed home by big facilitation and business process design of the Florida Gulf Coast University brother, Will. Will and Andrew Joseph Holden while developing skills in increasingly French Club for the 2014-2015 school complex environments. Megan will be year. Additionally, she is in the process 2013 Rebekah “Lindsey” Krist Hill (A’00) and husband, Ed, responsible for development of high- of planning an independent service welcomed their son, Stephen “Walt” Hill, on June 11. Walt quality work products and for testing project with Grace Place for Children Cailin Dunne weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces. the client solution from a business cailind@[email protected] and Families in Naples. Grace Place is perspective. Megan graduated from a non-profit organization dedicated to W Stephanie Smith Leuthauser (A’00) and husband, Ryan, Loyola Maryland University in May providing educational opportunities welcomed their daughter, Elliott Helene Leuthauser, on Feb. 4. with a bachelor’s degree in business for at-risk youth as well as English and Elliott weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces. administration with a concentration in financial literacy courses for adults. international business and a minor in Elliott Helene Leuthauser X Natalie Sargent Clark (A’01) and husband, Cameron, information systems. welcomed their son, Graham Pendleton “Penn” Clark, on Jan. Graham Pendleton “Penn” Clark 2014 16. He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Penn joins big brothers, Cable and Miles. 2012 HannahHannah McCarthy [email protected]@gmail.com W Beth Tramer Davis (A’01) and husband, Shane, welcomed Reena Martinez their daughter, Kaitlin Elizabeth Davis, on Feb. 17. She weighed [email protected]@gmail.comm 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Kaitlin joins big brother, Benjamin. Katie Tramer Wagner (A’98) is her Christine Holcomb is an intern for the 2015 godmother. Tory Burch global events team at the S Alexandra Diaz, a sophomore event management major at University of Kaitlin Elizabeth Davis corporate office in New York City. As MicaMica WileWileyy X Teresa Zambrano Ohley (A’03) and husband, Nick, a summer intern for Tory Burch, she Central Florida, participated in the UCF [email protected]@jmwiley.net welcomed their daughter, Zara Celeste Ohley, on April 8. Zara Zara Celeste Ohley Knight-Thon 2015 as a morale team will get hands-on experience through weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. assisting the events team, and she member. The Knight-Thon surpassed its goal of raising $500,000 for the Greater will personally plan the Tory Burch W Brigitte Beauchamp-Bailin Gandolfo (A’04) and husband, Orlando Children’s Miracle Network employee appreciation week for all Tory Anthony, welcomed their daughter, Olivia Ann Gandolfo, on Hospitals, having earned $688,049.19 Burch locations across the country. Feb. 18. Olivia weighed 7 pounds, 4.4 ounces, and was 20 by the end of the 20-hour dance She will gain valuable skills for a career inches long. in fashion by participating in various marathon. This year’s theme was “Dare to Make a Difference,” and students workshops, and will get time with Tory X Jeannie Hurley Mooney (A’06) and husband, Matt, were encouraged to dare their friends herself! Christine will graduate from welcomed their daughter, Anne “Annie” Kathleen Mooney, participating in Knight-Thon to do Furman University in 2016. on April 2. Annie weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21.5 ridiculous, brave and sometimes Olivia Ann Gandolfo Anne “Annie” Kathleen Mooney inches long. Annie joins big brother, Patrick.

48 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 49 ALUMNI ALUMNI Weddings Caroline Meyer (A’04) married Robert Edward Layton on Feb. 21 in the Chapel Caroline & Robert of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. Marie King (A’04) was maid of honor and Leia FEB. 21, 2015 Almendares (A’05) was a bridesmaid.

Chelsea Monteleone (A’07) married Scott Lawson of Dallas on May 2. Alexis Monteleone DiBella, the bride’s sister who attended AHN, was matron of honor Chelsea & Scott and Gianna Messina (A’07) was a bridesmaid. Chelsea and Scott reside in Naples, MAY 2, 2015 Fla. as Chelsea completes her residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Florida in Naples. Chelsea, a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society, graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Brittany & James Brittany Narzissenfeld (A’07) married James Michael Erigo on Apr. 11 in the APR. 11, 2015 Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. Melissa Narzissenfeld (A’09) was the maid of honor and Catherine Hagan (A’08) was one of the bridesmaids. Carly and Douglas Johnson were married in Boca Raton, Fla., on Jan. 24. Chelsea and Scott Lawson were married in Tampa on May 2.

Ashley Reeber (A’07) married George Ferris Hobson on Mar. 21 in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. Dania Reeber (A’10) was maid of honor and Ashley & George bridesmaids included Alyssa Lester (A’07) and Stefanie O’Brien (A’10). Brittany MAR. 21, 2015 Perez (A’05) was a reader.

Megan Cardillo (A’08) married Benjamin Lopez (A’04) on Apr. 18 in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. The bride and groom were presented by their Megan & Ben parents, including Burke Lopez (B’79) and Mary Alice Fernandez Lopez (A’83). Brittney Ann Cardillo (A’05) was the maid of honor and bridesmaids included Abby APR. 18, 2015 Lopez (A’11), Miranda Lopez (A’14), Maggie Andretta (A’08), Julianne Collins (A’08), Alissa Simon (A’08) and Mallory Weatherly Winter (A’08). The “best ma’am” was Sara Diehr (A’08) and the groomsmen included Daniel Lopez (A’22). Erin Cardillo (A’06) was a reader and the gifts were presented by Claire Cardillo Fatima & Michael (A’15). A reception followed at Oxford Exchange. MAR. 14, 2015 Fatima Mansour (A’08) married Michael Yehya on Mar. 14 in Lebanon. Fatima is currently working as an instructor/research assistant at the American University of Beirut, where she studied. Michael is a graduate of American University of Beirut Carly & Douglas and is currently a consultant at Strategy&. JAN. 24, 2015 Carly Steele (A’08) married Douglas Johnson on Jan. 24 in Boca Raton, Fla. Allison Steele (A’07) was the maid of honor and bridesmaids included Sarah Josey (A’08) and Liz Jennewein (A’08).

Megan and Ben Lopez were married in the Chapel of Fatima and Michael Yehya were married in Lebanon on Mar. 14. Blessed Marie Rose Durocher on Apr. 18.

50 SUMMER 2015 www.holynamestpa.org 51 ALUMNI With Sincere Sympathy

Nancy L. Abbott, grandmother of Lauren Margaret Ortega Cuesta (S’49). David Allen Parker, son of Barbara Ortiz Strady (A’08), Monica Strady (A’10) and Parker (S’56). Maria Connor Strady (A’15). Maria Elena Esparza, sister of Esparza (A’87) and Carolynn Esparza Mary Emily Perkinson, mother of Eileen Joseph Chris Alvarez, husband of Inez (A’93). Perkinson Hendricks (A’86). The 1956 Flower Girls included Pat Torres (A’68), Dona Dew Nally, RoseAnn Ferrante Lopez Alvarez (S’59), father of Kimberly Waters, and Lisette Rowley Young (A’67). Amy Frassa Alvarez Perez (A’85) and Kristine Alvarez Mary Ellen Frassa, sister of Raymond Prossen, grandfather of Rotella Wilson (A’93), and grandfather of current (A’88). Rebecca Prossen (A’15). Academy student Kendall Perez. Carol Lee Thetford Giunta (A’61), mother Dr. Janice Torgersen Schmidt (A’56). Karen Giunta Marvin H. Anderson, father of David of (A’87) and grandmother Laura Giunta Lillian Giunta Carmen Crespo Stecher (A’40), sister Anderson (B’72). of (A’11) and (A’13). of Mary Elizabeth Crespo Rhodes Patricia Wehman Anderson, mother of (deceased, A’34) and Mary Lois Crespo Martha McDonald Hawthorne David Anderson (B’72). (A’64). Bruce (deceased, A’37). Remember In 1986, Carol Bettinger was presented flowers by Andrea Gonzmart Williams (A’97). Timothy Baker, husband of Mary Frances Anne Marie Joyner, former elementary Harry P. Timmons Sr., husband of Mary Llaneza Baker (A’74), brother-in-law of school teacher and SNJM Associate. Teresa Papia Timmons (S’59). Ruth Llaneza Hudson (A’74), Lynette Joseph James Jozik, Jr., father of Joseph Ann Blanche “Kitty” Washington Towne Llaneza McKown (A’77) and Carol When? “Jose” Jozik (B’82). (A’44), sister of Elizabeth “Betty” Fairfax Llaneza Jones (A’80), and uncle of Diana Washington Rodgers (A’48) and Mary Even as the Academy undergoes change, there are Hudson (A’01), Nicole McKown (A’03), Jordan Richard Levine (A’07), son of Washington Sierra (A’50). traditions that hold steadfast. Perhaps one of the most Khalei McKown (A’14), Brant McKown Francine Grimaldi Levine (A’83). (A’01) and Robert Hudson (A’94). Josephine Marchese Trafficante, grand- beloved is the graduation Flower Girls, the 1st-graders who Jesus Martinez, father of Mary Ann mother of Dina Valdes Sierra Smith present seniors their roses during the commencement Martinez Lewis (A’60) and Teresa J. Kevin Barile (B’79). (A’83), Valerie Valdes Cordell (A’86) and ceremony. Historically, the girls chosen to serve have Martinez Goan (A’65), grandfather of Leesa Bebley-Battle (A’83). Melissa Paniello Castellana (A’85), and been either siblings of a graduating senior or daughters Teresa Valdes Haag (A’82), Janelle great-grandmother of Allison Smith Hunt Martinez Wolff Crystal of alumni. Nowadays, these criteria hold true, however Fiona Helen Caldwell, mother of Ashleigh (A’92), and (A’05) and Christina Castellana (A’15). Martinez Lynch additional students are selected to accommodate the Caldwell (A’06), Jennifer Caldwell (A’08) (A’98), and great- Alexia Acebo growing Senior Class. and Victoria Caldwell (A’10). grandfather of (A’14) and William Colbert Trussell, father of Leslie current Academy students Josie Wolff, “Vance” Trussell Blanchard (A’81) and Beverly Ann Scolaro Caravella (A’52), Nina Wolff and Zoe Wolff. grandfather of Morgan Blanchard (A’11), mother of Sharon Caravella Austin (A’74) Camille Greenfield (A’10) and Colbert In 2004, Madeline Babin, Colleen Doherty, Jaycie Valdez, Bailey Ferrer and Julia Schifino— Mary Margaret Whalen McMickle all members of the Class of 2015—served as Flower Girls. and sister of Geraldine Scolaro Abbott (A’77), “Cole” Trussell Blanchard (A’10). Catherine Whalen (A’60). sister of (A’67) and Rose Whalen Jonson (A’80). Kurt Kevin Wadsworth, Sr., brother of Sharon Cowart, former Academy teacher, Dacia Wadsworth Hagen (A’77) and Mirtha mother of LauraLisa Housel Stamper Ruben Joseph Moreno, brother of Linda Wadsworth Mohler (A’80). Moreno Agliano Sonia Moreno (A’87) and Brian Housel (A’89), and (A’56), Costa Mirtha Agliano mother-in-law of Kristen Gonzalez Housel (A’57), and uncle of Dr. Anna Maria Williams (A’44), sister of Roman Stephanie Agliano (A’94). (A’76), (A’77), Isabelle Williams (A’48). and Aline Agliano (A’80), Stacy Agliano W. Ralph Crane, father of Stephanie Crane Gomes (A’82) and Laura Costa Talley Josephine “Dodie” Woods, mother of Lieb (A’99) and Ashley Crane (A’05). (A’86). Julianne Woods Johnson (A’77) and Elizabeth “Betsy” Woods Smith (A’79). Renald William Cruz, father of Savannah Manuel “Dennis” Garcia Munoz, brother Cruz (A’13). of Board of Trustee member Liana Baldor, uncle of Ana Maria Baldor Bunn Charles M. Cuervo, Jr., husband of Rita (deceased, A’90) and great-uncle of Sophia Guito Cuervo (S’47) and father of Alma E. Baldor (A’12), Cristina Baldor (A’15), and Cuervo (A’69). current Academy students Victoria Baldor, Carlos Baldor III and Andres Baldor.

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