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Academy of the Holy Names ACCORD CREATING INNOVATORS WINTER 2015 | VOL. 9 | NO. 1 SNJM CORE VALUES 18 OUR MISSION FULL DEVELOPMENT OF 2014-2015 2014-2015 THE HUMAN PERSON BOARD OF ALUMNI BOARD The Academy of the Holy Ashley Arenas (A’02) Names is an independent, EDUCATION IN TRUSTEES President Catholic, coeducational THE FAITH Melissa Porter Giunta (A’95) OFFICERS elementary school and a President-Elect Raymond Ifert Terri Evdemon Gerecke (A’80) college preparatory high HOSPITALITY Chair Treasurer school for young women, Lance Zingale MaryAnn Triay Hurley (A’84) sponsored by the Sisters DEDICATION TO Vice Chair Secretary/Historian of the Holy Names of Gilbert Gonzalez Nina McGucken Alvarez (A’01) WOMEN & CHILDREN Treasurer Jesus and Mary. Our Parliamentarian Aileen Martino mission is to develop DEDICATION TO JUSTICE Secretary Aline Agliano (A’80) the spiritual, academic, Sister Elizabeth Crean, SNJM Andrea Martino Accardi (A’93) personal and physical SERVICE TO PEOPLE At-Large Donna Caruso Baccarella (S’60) growth of each student Mary Quigley Brooker (A’88) WHO ARE POOR OR Jennifer Griffin Bush (A’01) within an atmosphere MEMBERS MARGINALIZED Maria Esparza (A’87) Nina McGucken Alvarez (A’01) of care and concern, Katherine Fuller (A’07) Liana Baldor while providing quality COMMITMENT TO Kimberly Valenti Grandoff (A’77) Schezy Barbas educational opportunities LIBERATING ACTION Erin Rouse Krukar (A’99) for students of diverse Sister Virginia Dunn, SNJM Fe Inga Luttrell (A’90) Greta Dupuy (A’97) ethnic, economic and LOVE FOR THE NAMES Angela Spicola Morgan (A’67) Sister Maria Faina, SNJM Mimi Yambor Obeck (A’83) religious backgrounds, OF JESUS & MARY and encouraging each Thomas Holt Sister Mary Patricia Plumb (A’55) Angela Lubrano Pottinger (A’85) student to realize his/ David Jones Beth Quigley Reid (A’77) Stephanie Smith Leuthauser (A’00) her full potential as an Therese Cullen Seal (A’60) intelligent and culturally, Arthur Raimo, President (ex-officio) Alicia Beitia Smith (A’97) spiritually and socially Cherie Schonbrun Tara Johnson Thompson (A’80) aware individual. Elena Beitia Vance (A’94) Ty Trayner Kristine Alvarez Wilson (A’93) PRESIDENT Arthur Raimo [email protected] CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER John Donohoe [email protected] DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Debbie Gavalas [email protected] 30 13 DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Patty P. Bohannan (A’77) [email protected] DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL FUND AND SPECIAL EVENTS JoAnne Linkner [email protected] DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Emily Wise [email protected] CREDITS DESIGN: 18 Allen Harris Design St. Petersburg, Florida 22 41 PHOTOS: Achona and Excursions Staff Megan Hendrickson FEATURES Marissa Moss Katelyn Prieboy (A’15) 3 Extreme Makeover Emily Wise 6 Cooking Up Chemistry AHN welcomes qualified students without regard to race, religion or ethnic origin. 8 A Passion for Music Accord is published twice a year by 10 Low Lite, High Focus the Academy of the Holy Names. 3319 Bayshore Boulevard 12 Soaring to the Future Tampa, Florida 33629 (813) 839-5371 phone 13 Taking Technology to the Next Level (813) 839-1486 fax www.holynamestpa.org 14 Cultivating a Growth Mindset The editor of Accord invites submissions 16 Fossil Hunter and opinions. Please address news and information to the Advancement Office. 20 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction STANDARD OF ACCURACY The Academy of the Holy Names is committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date information in all its publications. However, IN EVERY ISSUE as with any human undertaking, unintentional errors may appear. Please contact the Academy 2 Letter from the President of the Holy Names at (813) 839-5371 in the event that there are any factual errors. The 18 Athletics Academy will correct these errors in the next publication. We truly appreciate the interests 21 Development and concerns of our readership and welcome any assistance toward achieving our goal. ALUMNI NEWS 24 Alumni Spotlight 25 Alumnus of the Year 26 Alumni Dinner 28 Academy’s Legacy CORRECTION: In the summer issue of Accord magazine, a photo incorrectly identified Sergio 30 Young Alumni Social Events Angel-Riano, left, as Sebastian Uribe. Our apologies for the error. 32 Class Notes 8 www.holynamestpa.org 1 Office of the PRESIDENT FROM THE PRESIDENT As you know, the Academy is moving forward It has long been clear that a Holy Names with the implementation of its Facilities Master education is one that incorporates the best-known Plan. The pilot Innovation Lab (see next page) instructional practices of the time. The same has been in operation since the beginning of the biography I referenced above states that aware school year, and the site plan for the new parking of her limitations as a teacher, “Mother Marie garage and Center for the Arts has been submitted Rose entrusted the formation and pedagogical to the Tampa City Council for review. By the time development of the Sisters to the Brothers of the plan is fully developed, art, music and drama the Christian Brothers Schools who shared will have a new home and all current academic their already proven methods of teaching.” She spaces will be reimagined to accommodate 21st wanted the Sisters to offer the best education century teaching and learning. possible and realized that she was unable to provide them with the support they needed. While the plan will provide a facility that is new Acknowledging who the most gifted educators and much improved, it is important to remember were at that time, she sent several sisters to learn that it is perfectly consistent with the educational from the Christian Brothers. The Sisters returned mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names since with this knowledge, shared it with the others ARTHUR RAIMO the time of their founding by Blessed Marie Rose and incorporated it into their teaching. President Durocher. The following passage is from a short biography of Blessed Marie Rose. This tradition continues today as the school administration strives to provide the necessary It was concern for Christian education that training and support to the faculty to enable remained first in the formation of youth at them to incorporate new methods and strategies Longueuil and at all the other schools that into their teaching. The ultimate beneficiaries of Mother Marie Rose founded. The program this ongoing professional development are the of study was the same as those of the best students who will thus become more actively schools of the time: in addition to the basic involved and engaged in their education. subjects, students were taught domestic science, oral and written English, initiation to Honoring our past while focusing on the charitable work, physical exercises, etiquette, challenges of today and those our students will piano, singing, drawing, painting and drama. face in the future is the challenging goal we have Teachers helped one another: for this reason set for ourselves. Balancing the two is not always the dividing wall between two classes easy, but it is imperative if we are going to remain sometimes had glass panes. true to the educational charism of the Sisters, which is to provide the best and most current From the very beginning, the Sisters have valued education available based upon a rock-solid core a well-rounded education—one that emphasizes of values. the development of mind, body and spirit. Certainly, the central importance of a strong Sincerely, religious education is the foundation upon which an Academy education is based, but it is clear that offering an academic program that encourages critical thinking and creativity, and provides Arthur Raimo opportunities for leadership in an environment President that promotes cooperation and collaboration is almost equally important. 2 WINTER 2015 Feature STORY article by Kara Manelli EXTREME MAKEOVER Academy Edition www.holynamestpa.org 3 Feature STORY The 2014-2015 school year brought an exciting change to the Academy campus. During the summer, two Media Center computer labs were converted into an Innovation Lab (iLab) for middle and high school students. The iLab, funded by the first installment of the $1 million pledge to AHN from the Bailey Family Foundation, showcases 21st century learning in action and serves as a pilot for what the Academy could resemble in the future. Eight Innovation Fellows from the middle and high schools share the space where they can apply new approaches to curriculum and teaching techniques supported by the modern classroom design. The Innovation Lab, complete with five Epson BrightLink Interactive Projectors, whiteboard tables and a separate room known as “the cave,” used for small-group presentations, allows students to work in an environment that is more conducive to their assignments and what they are learning. Stacy Filocco, high school civics teacher and Innovation Fellow, says that the technology in the iLab is similar to that of conventional AHN classrooms; however, she strongly feels that the physical space has a huge impact on her students and explains, “When they come in, you can feel the energy level spike.” Something as simple as choosing where to work or which chair to sit on positively effects engagement and gives students a sense of ownership and freedom. Though students can take notes on tables and windows and sit on beanbags and balls, the flexible furnishings have not been a distraction. Filocco has observed that her 9th- graders respond especially well to holding discussions in the campfire area where the physical closeness makes it more familial and less intimidating when making a presentation: “I notice when we sit over there, nobody raises a hand, but it’s not chaotic. It’s much more like you’re at a conference table and you’re listening and taking in and assessing for yourself, and then adding in what you think is appropriate.” 4 WINTER 2015 article by Kara Manelli AHN PLANNING SECOND iLAB With the evident success and popularity of the first Innovation Lab, the Academy is developing a second iLab for the 2015-2016 school year.