Ad Infinitam Dei Gloriam “For the Infinite Glory of God” 2020 - 2021 “For the Infinite Glory of God” STUDENT HANDBOOK & PLANNER 2020-2021 STUDENT HANDBOOK & PLANNER 113 St. Mary’s Place Laurel, Maryland 20707 (301) 725-3228 www.pallottihs.org PROPERTY OF ADDRESS PHONE The information in this book was the best available at press time. Any changes in information or additions will be announced through daily school announcements or published on the PHS website. 1 SCHOOL HISTORY AND PROFILE Founded in 1921 and sponsored by the Pallottine Missionary Sisters, St. Vincent Pal- lotti High School was the first coeducational Catholic, college preparatory, secondary school in the Washington area. Pallotti pursues its mission of promoting academic excellence and building Christian character in a small community atmosphere of ap- proximately 400 students. The School is fully accredited by the State of Maryland, the Middle States Associa- tion of Colleges and Schools, and the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS). ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI & THE PALLOTTINE MISSIONARY SISTERS Our school’s patron, St. Vincent Pallotti, was a Catholic priest who lived in Rome from 1795-1850. Despite being small in stature and often in ill health, St. Vincent ac- complished an incredible amount in his lifetime. He founded a night school for work- ers and their families, ran a youth group for young men in a rough neighborhood in Rome, worked as a chaplain in the military hospital and the local prison, was a be- loved seminary professor, founded an orphanage, started the first known food stamp program, and worked in numerous other ministries. He is considered the pio- neer of lay ministry because he dedicated himself to involving people from all walks of life in the ministry of the Church. St. Vincent founded the Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate (SAC) in 1835 to run an or- phanage for girls who lost their parents in a cholera epidemic. Later, a group of the sisters formed a new congregation, the Missionary Sisters of the Catholic Aposto- late, to carry their work of charity and evangelization throughout the world. These “Pallottine” Missionary Sisters came to America in 1912. Among many other minis- tries, the sisters acquired the Catholic high school in Laurel, Maryland, then known as St. Mildred’s Academy, and have administered the school ever since. The sisters later renamed the school after their patron, St. Vincent Pallotti. MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY Mission We aspire to remain true to the spirit of our patron, St. Vincent Pal- lotti, to educate and form young men and women “to revive faith and rekindle charity” in the world. 2 Philosophy We believe… Therefore we… God can be found in all things . Encourage students to seek God in all that they do . Provide a broad and challenging college-preparatory cur- riculum . Guide students to develop themselves spiritually, mor- ally, academically, artistically, and physically In the Gospel of Jesus Christ . Incorporate faith into every aspect of school life and the truth of the Catholic . Teach students to pray and develop a personal relation- faith ship with God . Promote character, virtue, and integrity All are children of God . Cultivate a diverse community which welcomes o men and women of all faiths o racial and ethnic diversity o international students o dialogue between people of differing ideas and opinions o students with different learning styles and abilities All are called to be apostles . Promote community service, especially towards those most in need . Equip and inspire students to share the gospel . Develop and encourage student leadership In the importance of family . Teach our students to love and respect one another as family . Maintain a school size where students feel cared for and personally known . Welcome students’ families into the life of the school and partner with them in developing their children God has a plan for each of us . Help students recognize and discern their vocation . Meet students where they are in their academic, social, and spiritual development and help them grow to their fullest potential 3 ST. VINCENT PALLOTTI BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY & STAFF 2020-2021 Sr. Karen Lester S.A.C., ’55, Sponsorship Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS B.A. The Catholic University of America [email protected] Mrs. Sharon Bagley ‘66 Mr. David Tenney, Assistant Principal for Academics Sister Diane Bushee S.A.C. B.A. Loyola University Maryland Major Paul L. Campbell USMC Ret. ‘65 M.A. The Catholic University of America Mrs. Claudia Collins ‘65 [email protected] Mr. David Creech Ms. Catherine Edwards, Dean of Students Mr. Lino Cressotti B.A. University of Notre Dame Mrs. Amy Falcone M.A. The Catholic University of America M.A. The Catholic University of America Mrs. Cynthia Faust [email protected] Bobby Henry, Esq. Ms. Renee Duckworth, Director of Guidance Sister Stella Holisz, S.A.C. B.A Fairmont St. University Mr. Bill Leishear ‘87 M.A. West Virginia University Sister Karen Lester S. A.C. ‘55 [email protected] Mr. Richard McLaughlin ‘83 Sister Danuta Przybylek S.A.C. Mr. G. Rick Wilson FACULTY ENGLISH Corporate Members Amy Belinky Sister Mary Grace Barile, S.A.C. '64, Provincial B.A. Towson University Sister Mary Terence Wall, S.A.C. Vice Provincial, Pro- M.A. Southern New Hampshire University vincial Council Member [email protected] Sister Stella Holisz, S.A.C. Provincial Council Member Robert Greenberger Sister Francesca Lowis, S.A.C., Provincial Council B.A. State Univ. of New York, Binghamton Member M.S. University of Bridgeport M.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University Ex-Officio Members [email protected] Marshall Lancaster (Department Chair) Sr. Karen Lester, S.A.C. ‘55, Sponsorship Director B.A. University of North Carolina Mr. Jeff Palumbo, President/Principal M.A. Appalachian State University Mr. David Tenney, Assistant Principal for Academics M.A. The Catholic University of America Ms. Cathy Cross, Comptroller/Business Manager [email protected] Ms. Elizabeth Curran, Director of Advancement Isabelle Ryan B.A. Washington College [email protected] ADMINISTRATION MATHEMATICS Mr. Jeff Palumbo, President/Principal Patricia Douville, ‘77 B.S. Bowie State University B.A. Frostburg State College M.S. Trinity Washington University M. Ed. Bowie State University [email protected] [email protected] 4 Karen Higby Joshua Moldiz B.S. University of Maryland B.A. Franciscan University [email protected] [email protected] Jeremy Rheam, ’94 (Department Chair) SCIENCE B.A. Loyola University Maryland M.A. Notre Dame of Maryland University Katie Grenchik, ’03 (Department Chair) [email protected] B.S. University of Maryland College Park M.S. James Cook University Australia Kimberly Rheam [email protected] B.A. Notre Dame of Maryland University [email protected] Karen Higby B.S. University of Maryland MODERN & CLASSICAL LANGUAGES [email protected] Jesus Manuel Berard Timothy Martin M.M., B.M. New England Conservatory of Mu- B.S. Towson University sic M.S. Towson University M.Phil, M.A. Columbia University [email protected] Ph.D. Columbia University Samantha Mackenzie [email protected] B.S. Salisbury University Sandra Bock [email protected] B.A. University of Mary Washington Allison Williams [email protected] B.S. Millsaps College Emilie Shipman (Department Chair) M.A. Johns Hopkins University B.A. Dunbarton College of Holy Cross [email protected] M.Ed. University of Maryland College Park SOCIAL STUDIES [email protected] Bill Bayly (Department Chair) Shuping Zhang B.S. University of Maryland University College B.A. Beijing Normal University M.A. St. Mary’s Seminary and University M.A. University of Delaware [email protected] [email protected] Neil Burke PHYSICAL EDUCATION B.A. The Catholic University of America John Krueger ‘13 [email protected] B.S. George Washington University Kirk Marchand M.S. University of Tennessee, Chattanooga B.A. Old Dominion University [email protected] [email protected] RELIGION Tom Owens B.S. University of Maryland College Park Saunders Allen [email protected] B.Mus. Syracuse University M.Mus. Syracuse University Victoria Ridgway ‘15 Doctoral Candidate, Peabody Conservatory B.S. College of Charleston M.A. St. Mary’s Seminary and University [email protected] [email protected] Isabelle Ryan Neil Burke B.A. Washington College B.A. The Catholic University of America [email protected] [email protected] TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING Rhys Gadbois Benny Iko (Department Chair) B.A. Franciscan University B.S. University of Maryland Global Campus M.A. Augustine Institute [email protected] [email protected] VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Jessica Haning Saunders Allen (Performing Arts Dept. Chair) B.A. Franciscan University B.Mus. Syracuse University M.A. Franciscan University M.Mus. Syracuse University [email protected] Doctoral Candidate, Peabody Conservatory M.A. St. Mary’s Seminary and University [email protected] 5 Chi Li Joy Podorski, Accountant Bachelor of Music. Manhattan School of Music [email protected] Master of Music. Rice University Rachel Podorski-Orozco, Special Events & Programs [email protected] Manager Christopher Dwyer [email protected] B.S. (Theater) Lees-McRae College Virginia Rinker, ’92, Assistant Director for Admis- M.F.A. The Catholic University of America sions [email protected] [email protected] Claire Rudinski, Administrative Assistant to Presi- Eugene Foster