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Academy of the Holy Names
ACCORD
CREATING INNOVATORS
WINTER 2015
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VOL. 9
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NO. 1
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SNJM CORE VALUES
OUR MISSION
The Academy of the Holy
Names is an independent,
Catholic, coeducational
elementary school and a
college preparatory high
school for young women,
sponsored by the Sisters
of the Holy Names of
Jesus and Mary. Our
mission is to develop
the spiritual, academic,
personal and physical
growth of each student
within an atmosphere
of care and concern,
while providing quality
educational opportunities
for students of diverse
ethnic, economic and
religious backgrounds,
and encouraging each
student to realize his/
her full potential as an
intelligent and culturally,
spiritually and socially
aware individual.
FULL DEVELOPMENT OF
THE HUMAN PERSON
EDUCATION IN
THE FAITH
HOSPITALITY
2014-2015
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
2014-2015
ALUMNI BOARD
Ashley Arenas (A’02)
President
OFFICERS
Melissa Porter Giunta (A’95)
President-Elect
Raymond Ifert
Chair
Terri Evdemon Gerecke (A’80)
Treasurer
DEDICATION TO
WOMEN & CHILDREN
Lance Zingale
Vice Chair
MaryAnn Triay Hurley (A’84)
Secretary/Historian
Gilbert Gonzalez
Treasurer
Nina McGucken Alvarez (A’01)
Parliamentarian
DEDICATION TO JUSTICE
Aileen Martino
Secretary
SERVICE TO PEOPLE
WHO ARE POOR OR
MARGINALIZED
COMMITMENT TO
LIBERATING ACTION
LOVE FOR THE NAMES
OF JESUS & MARY
Sister Elizabeth Crean, SNJM
At-Large
MEMBERS
Nina McGucken Alvarez (A’01)
Liana Baldor
Schezy Barbas
Sister Virginia Dunn, SNJM
Greta Dupuy (A’97)
Sister Maria Faina, SNJM
Thomas Holt
David Jones
Stephanie Smith Leuthauser (A’00)
Arthur Raimo, President
(ex-officio)
Cherie Schonbrun
Ty Trayner
Aline Agliano (A’80)
Andrea Martino Accardi (A’93)
Donna Caruso Baccarella (S’60)
Mary Quigley Brooker (A’88)
Jennifer Griffin Bush (A’01)
Maria Esparza (A’87)
Katherine Fuller (A’07)
Kimberly Valenti Grandoff (A’77)
Erin Rouse Krukar (A’99)
Fe Inga Luttrell (A’90)
Angela Spicola Morgan (A’67)
Mimi Yambor Obeck (A’83)
Sister Mary Patricia Plumb (A’55)
Angela Lubrano Pottinger (A’85)
Beth Quigley Reid (A’77)
Therese Cullen Seal (A’60)
Alicia Beitia Smith (A’97)
Tara Johnson Thompson (A’80)
Elena Beitia Vance (A’94)
Kristine Alvarez Wilson (A’93)
PRESIDENT
Arthur Raimo
araimo@holynamestpa.org
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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
John Donohoe
jdonohoe@holynamestpa.org
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT
Debbie Gavalas
dgavalas@holynamestpa.org
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DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Patty P. Bohannan (A’77)
pbohannan@holynamestpa.org
DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL FUND
AND SPECIAL EVENTS
JoAnne Linkner
jlinkner@holynamestpa.org
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
AND COMMUNICATIONS
Emily Wise
ewise@holynamestpa.org
CREDITS
DESIGN:
Allen Harris Design
St. Petersburg, Florida
PHOTOS:
Achona and Excursions Staff
Megan Hendrickson
Marissa Moss
Katelyn Prieboy (A’15)
Emily Wise
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FEATURES
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Extreme Makeover
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Cooking Up Chemistry
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A Passion for Music
Accord is published twice a year by
the Academy of the Holy Names.
3319 Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33629
(813) 839-5371 phone
(813) 839-1486 fax
www.holynamestpa.org
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Low Lite, High Focus
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Soaring to the Future
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Taking Technology to the Next Level
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Cultivating a Growth Mindset
The editor of Accord invites submissions
and opinions. Please address news and
information to the Advancement Office.
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Fossil Hunter
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Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
AHN welcomes qualified students without
regard to race, religion or ethnic origin.
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,
as with any human undertaking, unintentional
errors may appear. Please contact the Academy
of the Holy Names at (813) 839-5371 in the
event that there are any factual errors. The
Academy will correct these errors in the next
publication. We truly appreciate the interests
and concerns of our readership and welcome
any assistance toward achieving our goal.
IN EVERY ISSUE
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18Athletics
21Development
Letter from the President
ALUMNI NEWS
CORRECTION: In the summer issue of Accord
magazine, a photo incorrectly identified Sergio
Angel-Riano, left, as Sebastian Uribe.
Our apologies for the error.
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Alumni Spotlight
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Alumnus of the Year
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Alumni Dinner
28Academy’s Legacy
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Young Alumni Social Events
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Class Notes
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Office of the PRESIDENT
FROM THE PRESIDENT
As you know, the Academy is moving forward
with the implementation of its Facilities Master
Plan. The pilot Innovation Lab (see next page)
has been in operation since the beginning of the
school year, and the site plan for the new parking
garage and Center for the Arts has been submitted
to the Tampa City Council for review. By the time
the plan is fully developed, art, music and drama
will have a new home and all current academic
spaces will be reimagined to accommodate 21st
century teaching and learning.
ARTHUR RAIMO
President
While the plan will provide a facility that is new
and much improved, it is important to remember
that it is perfectly consistent with the educational
mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names since
the time of their founding by Blessed Marie Rose
Durocher. The following passage is from a short
biography of Blessed Marie Rose.
It was concern for Christian education that
remained first in the formation of youth at
Longueuil and at all the other schools that
Mother Marie Rose founded. The program
of study was the same as those of the best
schools of the time: in addition to the basic
subjects, students were taught domestic
science, oral and written English, initiation to
charitable work, physical exercises, etiquette,
piano, singing, drawing, painting and drama.
Teachers helped one another: for this reason
the dividing wall between two classes
sometimes had glass panes.
From the very beginning, the Sisters have valued
a well-rounded education—one that emphasizes
the development of mind, body and spirit.
Certainly, the central importance of a strong
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
opportunities for leadership in an environment
that promotes cooperation and collaboration is
almost equally important.
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It has long been clear that a Holy Names
education is one that incorporates the best-known
instructional practices of the time. The same
biography I referenced above states that aware
of her limitations as a teacher, “Mother Marie
Rose entrusted the formation and pedagogical
development of the Sisters to the Brothers of
the Christian Brothers Schools who shared
their already proven methods of teaching.” She
wanted the Sisters to offer the best education
possible and realized that she was unable to
provide them with the support they needed.
Acknowledging who the most gifted educators
were at that time, she sent several sisters to learn
from the Christian Brothers. The Sisters returned
with this knowledge, shared it with the others
and incorporated it into their teaching.
This tradition continues today as the school
administration strives to provide the necessary
training and support to the faculty to enable
them to incorporate new methods and strategies
into their teaching. The ultimate beneficiaries of
this ongoing professional development are the
students who will thus become more actively
involved and engaged in their education.
Honoring our past while focusing on the
challenges of today and those our students will
face in the future is the challenging goal we have
set for ourselves. Balancing the two is not always
easy, but it is imperative if we are going to remain
true to the educational charism of the Sisters,
which is to provide the best and most current
education available based upon a rock-solid core
of values.
Sincerely,
Arthur Raimo
President
Feature STORY
article by Kara Manelli
EXTREME
MAKEOVER
Academy Edition 
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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 9thgraders 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.”
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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.
The SYKES Innovation Lab will be located on
the second floor of the main building, and it will
be a dedicated high school space. The current
iLab will be reserved for middle school use.
The additional lab will also allow the Innovation
Fellows program to expand in both the middle
and high schools.
Megan Hendrickson, 6th-grade science teacher and Innovation Fellow, agrees that
the iLab gives students a sense of responsibility for their learning, which in turn,
makes them more excited and enthusiastic. Rather than being a “talking head” in the
front of the room, Hendrickson is able to act as a facilitator and take time to address
21st century skills such as presentation, collaboration and creativity. Hendrickson
said, “I have been so impressed with how hard the kids are working and their desire
to improve, and not just improve on simple things like getting an A. They want to
become better public speakers, and they want to become better collaborators; that’s
really the most powerful piece of this space.”
Though the layout of the Innovation Lab lends itself to collaboration, students can still
choose to work independently. The iLab allows students to drive their own learning
experience by determining what approach to take and where to work. The added
responsibility helps students find their voices and discover ways to express their
creativity and ideas, all of which are 21st century skills that Hendrickson says are
imperative to the success of her students in the future.
Just from observing a class in the iLab, it’s clear that students truly embrace the
space. Fifth-grader Adam Collins admits his favorite part about math is that his class
meets in the iLab every other week. Eighth-grader Andrew Jung says, “It’s a lot more
unique and comfortable environment, unlike a generic classroom with just a bunch
of desks.”
Hendrickson can vouch that her students prefer the iLab to their regular classroom,
and she hopes all of her classes may one day be held in a space like the Innovation
Lab: “I envision this entire Media Center being the middle school, and it’s all looking
like an iLab. That’s really an exciting prospect to think about.”
The Academy is able to build and outfit the
second iLab thanks to a $250,000 gift from
Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated. SYKES,
which has been a supporter of the Link
Scholarship Program for the past five years,
made the donation because of the company’s
belief in the Academy’s future plans. Lance
Zingale, executive vice president and general
manager at SYKES, says of the gift, “SYKES
firmly believes in developing and supporting
the latest learning platforms and capabilities
for use by individuals of all ages. We recently
appointed a chief learning officer to enhance
these capabilities for our employees. Our
investment in the Academy’s Innovation Lab
fits with both this key direction of our business
and SYKES’ core value to give back to the
Tampa Bay community.”
The school will again team up with Fielding
Nair International, the architectural firm behind
the Master Plan and first iLab, to design and
furnish the space. The Fielding Nair team will
use input from the current Innovation Fellows
in the design process to ensure the Academy is
best meeting the needs of students and faculty.
To see a video of the iLab in action,
visit holynamestpa.org/alumni/accord-extras.
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COOKING UP
Seventh-grader
Reagan
Finch
can rattle off the ingredients she
regularly uses while cooking—agar
agar, sodium alginate and tapioca
maltodextrin are a few—just as
easily as she can recite the lyrics of
the latest Taylor Swift song. What started a few years ago, when
Reagan was just 10 years old, as a way to spend time with her
dad, Steven Finch, has blossomed into a full-blown passion for the
cooking duo. In November, they were invited to teach Introduction
to Modernist Cooking in the Epicurean Theatre, a state-of-the-art
instructional kitchen within the newly opened Epicurean Hotel.
Chemistry
Reagan and her dad are molecular gastronomists. On Wikipedia,
molecular gastronomy is defined as “a subdiscipline of food science
that seeks to investigate the physical and chemical transformations
of ingredients that occur in cooking.” Steven, who often travels
for work, wanted to learn about the new foods he was trying and
found this manner of cooking to be the perfect platform to explore
Reagan’s love of science. Reagan refers to their cooking time as
an “edible science class,” and she has even used some of their
ingredients in her school projects. She recently used agar agar, a
gelling agent, to construct a model of a human cell.
The chemical reactions that take place when cooking have expanded
Reagan’s appreciation and understanding of chemistry. Her 5thgrade science teacher, Erin Lee, attended the Epicurean cooking
class and has also cooked with the Finches in their home kitchenlab. She was so inspired by the lessons that she added an induction
cooktop and a gel kit to her class.
“We made chocolate noodles and mango noodles to demonstrate
chemical reactions and changes of states of matter. We talked about
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reactants going into the chemical
reaction—mango, lemon juice, water,
agar agar and locust bean gum—and
how the chemical reaction made the
new spaghetti product.”
Reagan’s favorite thing to cook (and eat) is dessert. At the Epicurean
class, diners were served “Carbonated Strawberry Shortcake.”
Using agar agar, the Finches made dark chocolate spaghetti. They
created a cloud-like powdered Nutella using tapioca maltodextrin,
used their Isi Whip to make whipped cream, and topped the dish off
with carbonated strawberries and maraschino cherries frozen with
liquid nitrogen.
The Finches test new recipes as often as their schedules allow.
When Steven is away on business, he often leaves a sous vide1
brisket cooking for 72 hours. Watching the brisket via webcam, he
communicates with Reagan to adjust the temperature or water level.
They also enjoy preparing Eggs Benedict with sous vide eggs when
Reagan’s friends spend the night.
Though they aim for perfection, their experimentation does not
always end as planned. Reagan and Steven share jokes with each
other about recipes that have gone awry—ketchup that did not
smoke as planned, exploding grapes and small fires top the list.
However, it’s clear that no matter the result, they enjoy the process.
As long as a fire extinguisher is nearby, these two are unstoppable.
To see Reagan offering a cooking demonstration,
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A method of cooking in which food is sealed in airtight plastic bags and cooked in a water bath
where the temperature is accurately regulated and much lower than normally used for cooking.
Reagan spoons chimichurri sauce over the
sous vide skirt steak at the Epicurean class.
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A PASSION FOR
MUSIC BEYOND
HER YEARS
Samira Mantri has played the viola only briefly compared to some of her
peers. At 18, six years of experience may seem inconsequential to some in
the music world. However, Mantri has honed her skills and found a passion
for the instrument that is often confused with the violin. She studies at Patel
Conservatory under Catherine Michelson and is a member of the Pinellas
Youth Symphony and Serenade Strings, a string-only orchestra.
Though her time playing the viola has been short, her devotion to practice
each week is a major commitment. Mantri practices at least an hour each
day at home, an hour a week with Michelson, and five hours each Sunday
with the two orchestras. The orchestras perform five times per year, and
each performance takes a few months of preparation. Mantri enjoys the
performances, and notes that they are not in the least nerve-wracking as she
explains, “We play together so often it’s like any other practice.”
Mantri’s love for music is clear. Before picking up the viola, she played
acoustic guitar, and she has since added the bass to her repertoire. Mantri
likes that the viola is not as popular as the violin, and she was intrigued by its
deeper, richer tone. When asked to pick her favorite piece to play, she had a
hard time choosing just one. With her orchestras, she typically plays romantic
music. She also enjoys baroque and classical pieces, the theme song from
“Game of Thrones” and the occasional Disney song—when she has free time
to play. Mantri would like to learn Henryk Wieniawski’s “Polonaise Brillante in
D Major, Op. 4,” a song she has deemed super technical.
At the Academy, Mantri is a member of Camerata, the Worship Band and Tri-M
Music Honor Society. She often performs at school events and Masses. While
she plans to study veterinary medicine in college, she does want to minor in
performance music and continue to perform as a freelance musician. Mantri
has yet to decide where she will attend college in the fall; however, Cornell,
Vanderbilt and New York University are at the top of her list of dream schools.
Her advice for aspiring musicians: “Don’t wait. Dive straight in, then you will
have more experience when you’re older.” Mantri was quick to add that one
is never too old to learn!
To hear a sample of Mantri playing the viola,
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LOW LITE, HIGH FOCUS
Taylor Swift
Brad Paisley
Katelyn Prieboy (A’15) has enjoyed several experiences not many
country music fans have. Academy students know Prieboy for her
sweet disposition and being musically talented, but what most don’t
know is that she has spent time with some pretty interesting people.
Prieboy’s first country music concert was in 2007, when she saw
Taylor Swift and Brad Paisley perform. She has been hooked ever
since, and her love of country music has brought her plenty of
interesting experiences.
United Kingdom. On a visit to Nashville, Prieboy met a gentleman
who has his own news site. He spoke to her about what he does,
and she asked how she could do something similar; he suggested
she look at European websites. She came across UK Country Music
(ukcountrymusic.net), and after a few emails, she joined the team.
She regularly sends her photography for use on their website, and
often writes articles for them.
Since that concert in 2007, Prieboy attends as many concerts
and events as she can. She gives her mother credit for sparking
her interest in photography and getting her started. Prieboy began
photographing the singers and later wanted to share them. She
decided to create a website, Low Lite Photography, which she uses
to share her photography and to post photos for a website in the
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Prieboy met Taylor Swift when she was just 10 years old, and she
remembers telling her parents, “I can die happy now!” This was
not her last encounter with country artists; she has now met Taylor
Swift six times, and has met other country singers as well. Although
Prieboy doesn’t often get the chance to meet artists, her most recent
experience was one she was very excited about. She had attended
one of Garth Brooks’ press conferences, where she also interviewed
article by Kate Huete (A’15)
Garth Brooks
him. When recalling her experience, Prieboy was especially thrilled
about how Garth Brooks called her “Miss Katelyn.” Garth Brooks is
the reason she loves music, and she feels very thankful and blessed
for her surreal experience.
Although photography isn’t specifically something Prieboy would
like to pursue in the future, she hopes to have a career involving
music. Prieboy has yet to explore other options, such as producing,
performing or anything else that falls under the umbrella of the
music business. When thinking about her future career, she often
lives by the quote of one of her heroes, Glenn Beck: “Be who you
were born to be.” She believes anything away from music would
seem to deviate from that, so she hopes God will lead her down a
musical path.
Glenn Beck with Katelyn Prieboy following a show.
Beck proudly dons a bow tie Prieboy made for him.
Prieboy will attend Belmont University in Nashville, where she would
like to be a student in their School of Music; admittance is based on
a forthcoming audition. She plans to major in commercial music
for guitar with an emphasis in performance, and to double major
in either music business or audio engineering technology. She
takes a lot of pride in what she does, and enjoys doing it. Prieboy
advises others, “Find something you love to do, pursue it, ask a lot
of questions and make connections. The worst someone can tell
you is ‘No.’”
To view some of Prieboy’s work—photographs
and articles that she produced—visit her website,
lowlitephotography.com.
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SOARING TO THE FUTURE
Kegan, right, offers a quick sketch of his wing-in-ground plane.
D
uring the summer, Kegan Lovell spent three weeks
at the University of Kansas taking a collegiatelevel aerospace engineering course. While other
kids were at the beach or relaxing at home, Lovell
learned concepts such as Bernoulli’s equation, the Ideal Gas Law,
the projectile motion equation and the force of gravity. The most
impressive aspect of this venture is that Lovell is in the 8th grade
at Academy.
Through the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP),
Lovell qualified and was invited to attend a summer course of
his choosing. Lovell picked aerospace engineering because he
loves both math and science. In fact, he hopes to pursue a career
involving these areas of study. In order to qualify for TIP, students
must first achieve above the 94th percentile on a recent grade-level
test—at the Academy that is the Iowa Test of Basic Skills—and then
sit for the ACT or SAT. Based on his ACT score, Lovell was invited to
participate in a summer college course.
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While he was at the university, Lovell lived in the dorms and
experienced the college lifestyle. Though students are in classes
six days a week, they are allowed some free time. In addition to
an interest in math and physics, Lovell also selected aerospace
engineering because the course was project-based. While he did
learn the importance of note taking and study skills, he was able to
complete two projects in the course. His group designed and built a
wing-in-ground plane (pictured top left), as well as a model rocket
complete with a gunpowder engine. Though the rocket was from a
kit, the plane was constructed based on plans his group conceived
on its own.
Lovell enjoyed the course so much that he plans to take another
class through TIP this summer. He’s interested in Mobius Strips,
Klein Bottles and Fractals: The Mathematics of Distortion, which
he will complete at either Georgia Tech or Duke University. Lovell
recommends other students his age look into the program, both for
the experience of living and learning in a collegiate environment and
practicing the ACT or SAT before high school.
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ACADEMY
TAKING TECHNOLOGY
TO THE NEXT LEVEL
This fall, the Academy announced it would be a 2:1 Apple school beginning in
the 2015-2016 school year. In addition to the iPads that students in grades 5-12
already use, each student will also use an 11-inch MacBook Air. Students who
currently use a school-issued iPad will be gifted the device at the end of the
current school year when the lease expires.
The cost of the MacBook, heavily subsidized by the Academy, will be $425. The
device will be insured and fully loaded with Microsoft Office Suite, a $1,350 value.
Using a single platform, Macintosh, provides benefits in curriculum, planning,
security, service and training, both for our students and the IT Department. It also
enables the school to train the technology staff on one system to respond quickly
and accurately to any problems.
According to Kent Smith, Director of Technology, a 2:1 program allows for full
technology immersion and integration. “Basically, the 2:1 initiative allows nearly
unrestricted access to materials—such as programs, apps and e-books—as we
develop curriculum and the technology integration support necessary to deliver
it,” says Smith.
Creating a 21st century education system requires broad and intensive use of
technology—and a strong technology infrastructure. For all students to acquire
21st century skills, the education system must create learning environments—
both for students and for educators—that mirror those of high-performance,
knowledge-driven organizations. In order for our students to excel at the college
level and beyond, we must provide them with the technology tools and support
they need to succeed.
For this reason, the Academy believes a laptop paired with an iPad will ensure
that each student has the necessary digital tools to aid education and growth in a
world where computer literacy is no longer optional. At the Academy, technology
is integrated seamlessly into the learning experience. Students use e-books to
lighten their backpacks and allow for modern note taking and annotation. Through
our wireless network and cloud storage, students are able to curate information,
collaborate, and connect with other learners.
To learn more about the Academy’s 2:1 program, visit holynamestpa.org/academics/2to1.
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CULTIVATING A
GROWTH MINDSET
by Bridgid Fishman and Becky Elliott
Elementary School Principal and Assistant Principal
As a Holy Names school, we have the responsibility to create an educational
experience for our students that is mission-based and cognizant of preparing our
students for the 21st century. When you boil it all down, we have many hopes
and dreams for our students, but if we had to give the Twitter version, it would be
“Responsible Independence with Grace.” As a Catholic school, we strive to teach
our students how to live the lessons of the Gospel, but in order to do this, we
need to teach them the skills to do so. It means that we need to help students
be problem solvers, without always solving their “problem” for them. Compliance
is not the goal—intrinsic motivation is. We can all agree that having intrinsically
motivated students (sons and daughters) is high on our priority list. Intrinsic
motivation is enhanced by choice, acknowledgement of feelings and opportunities
for self-direction. As a result, instead of working toward a compliance system, we
need to mentor students by guiding them to develop the habit of caring for others,
as well as themselves, and the thinking skills to figure out how to do this.
So, we have the “grace” part under control, but what about the “responsible
independence” piece? This, we believe, comes down to mindsets, because a
person’s mindset greatly affects his motivation. In the book “Mindset: The New
Psychology of Success” by Dr. Carol Dweck, in-depth research defines fixed
versus growth mindsets. Below is a brief synopsis and definition for each mindset
according to Mary Cay Ricci as outlined in her book “Mindsets in the Classroom:
Building a Culture of Success and Student Achievement in Schools.”
FIXED:
Students with fixed mindsets believe intelligence and talent are fixed at
birth. This is dangerous at both ends of the continuum, because for those
students who struggle or don’t perceive themselves as smart, it becomes
a self-fulfilling prophecy. Students who are advanced learners can become
consumed with “looking smart” at all costs and will therefore become risk
adverse and avoid challenging situations.
GROWTH:
Students with growth mindsets believe intelligence and talent can be
improved. With a growth mindset, one can learn anything through effort and
perseverance. The emphasis is on learning.
Our “ah-ha” moment was when we realized that these mindsets that we believe
are so impactful to student success can actually be taught. This is a big piece of
the achievement puzzle, so during the summer, all of the elementary and middle
school faculty and staff read Dr. Dweck’s book. As a faculty, it led us to examine our
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own mindsets in different situations, as well as the mindsets of our students. We
realized that in order to cultivate a growth-mindset environment, we must strive to
believe it, model it, teach it, nourish it and reflect on it. We have looked for ways
to teach students about the neuroplasticity of their brains and to foster a growth
mindset through our words and instructional practices.
As a parent, you might be asking: “What can I do to support a growth mindset in
my child—and maybe even myself?” While we strongly encourage you to read any
of the books listed in the resource section below (because they are awesome), also
making a few tweaks to the language we use to encourage and praise children can
be very powerful and support a growth mindset. Below are some examples.
WHAT CAN I SAY TO MYSELF?
INSTEAD OF ...
TRY THINKING ...
I’m not good at this.
What am I missing?
I’m awesome at this.
I’m on the right track!
I give up.
I’ll try some of the strategies we’ve learned.
This is too hard.
This may take some time and effort.
I can’t make this any better.
I can always improve, so I’ll keep trying.
I just can’t do math.
I’m going to train my brain in math.
I made a mistake.
Mistakes help me to learn better.
She’s so smart. I will
never be that smart.
I’m going to figure out how she does it!
It’s good enough.
Is it really my best work?
Plan A didn’t work.
Good thing the alphabet has 26 letters!
“In other words, we have to engage in the education of not only the mind but also
the heart, so that the culture of the school changes to become a place where the
teachings of Jesus are not only taught but also practiced,” said Thomas Simmons
in his article “The Best Way to Prevent Bullying in Catholic Elementary Schools.”
Building a culture and developing mindsets is a definite journey, but one that is
worth the effort. It ignites our fires as educators and helps us to carry on the legacy
of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher.
Resources:
“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D, 2006
“Mindsets in the Classroom: Building a Culture of Success and
Student Achievement in Schools” by Mary Cay Ricci, 2013
“The Best Way to Prevent Bullying in Catholic Elementary Schools”
by Thomas A. Simonds, SJ, Ed.D – article in November/December 2014 Momentum magazine
“Fall Down 7 Times Get Up 8: Teaching Kids to Succeed” by Debbie Silver, 2012
“Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World”
by Tony Wagner, 2012
“An Ethic of Excellence: Building a Culture of Craftsmanship with Students” by Ron Berger, 2003
“How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character” by Paul Tough, 2012
“Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel H. Pink, 2009
“Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs” by Ellen Galinsky, 2010
“Carol Dweck: The Power of Believing That You Can Improve” featured on TED Talks.
http://ted.com/talks/carol_dweck_the_power_of_believing_that_you_can_improve
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Feature STORY
Megan Hendrickson:
FOSSIL HUNTER
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Feature STORY
T
here is no question that Megan Hendrickson loves science.
A 6th- and 7th-grade teacher at the Academy, Hendrickson
imparts her knowledge of the subject to her students with
gusto. However, as much as she enjoys teaching science, she
enjoys learning about it more. Since 2009, Hendrickson has spent
her summers in the field doing reseach. The knowledge she gains
directly affects her lesson plans and brings a deeper appreciation of
science to her students.
The past year, Hendrickson has participated in the Great American
Biotic Interchange Research Experience for Teachers (GABI RET). The
professional development initiative is funded by the Florida Museum
of Natural History and the University of Florida. Hendrickson was
selected via an application process and joined nine other educators
from Florida, New Mexico and California on a three-part adventure.
In May, the GABI RET group convened in Santa Cruz, New Mexico,
for a pre-trip orientation. During this intensive training, they learned
about Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and how to
properly work in the field. The group spent 10 days in Panama
during the summer looking for fossils of animals that crossed the
Panama land bridge, including megalodons and land sloths. On a
good day, they would find upwards of 10 “meg” teeth.
For its final meeting, the group returned to New Mexico for
additional field work. It was on this trip that Hendrickson discovered
the metatarsal of a Megatylopus matthewi, or giant giraffe camel—a
huge paleontological find. The teachers also shared lesson plans
they created as a result of their experiences and the impact they had
on their classrooms.
Hendrickson was excited to welcome students to the class this
year and pleasantly surprised when they entered her class asking
about her trip. During the summer, she shared photos from the
field on her school Instagram account, giving the students much to
anticipate. “What was astounding was how my use of social media
while in Panama laid the foundation for discussions about fossils,
biodiversity, engineering and STEM careers,” Hendrickson said,
“I had my students thinking about science and posing questions
long before the school year started, addressing one of the NGSS
Scientific and Engineering Practices outside of the classroom.”
Because she learned research techniques from experts in the field,
she also revisited her class field trips. During the fall, she took
students to Weedon Island where they learned about how scientists
survey an area for biodiversity, then used seine nets and dip nets
to collect samples. The research experience was not unlike one in
which a scientist would participate. Hendrickson then made the trip
cross-curricular by having students journal about the day.
“As an educator of middle school students, one of the most
important aspects of my job is to get my students excited about
science. Having experiences like I had allows me to share anecdotes
with my students that I otherwise would not know,” Hendrickson
concluded. With a growing focus on STEM education, Hendrickson
is setting a mega example for her students.
In addition to participating in GABI RET, Hendrickson spent the
summers from 2009-2012 as a research assistant in the Bahamas
for a coastal ecology and near shore reef research project. Last
summer, she also spent 10 days in Wyoming at American Wilderness
Leadership School.
This summer, Megan Hendrickson and Julie Hughes have been
accepted to present at the International Society for Technology in
Education (ISTE) conference in June 2015 in Philadelphia. Their
presentation, titled “Fostering the NGSS with Technology for the
21st Century Learner,” will discuss cross-curricular language arts
and science projects completed by AHN 6th-grade students in
the Innovation Lab. In addition, Hendrickson was selected as the
teacher leader for the 2016 expedition. She will return to California,
Panama and New Mexico with a new group of teachers, facilitating
discussions and utilization of experiences in the classroom.
FOLLOW HENDRICKSON  Instagram: @mshigbee Twitter: @mrshndrxsn
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ATHLETICS
SPORTS RECAP
CROSS COUNTRY
Head Coach – Ray Rodriguez
Assistant Coach – Rachel Greenamoyer
Postseason: District Champion;
Region Runner-up; State Qualifier.
Repeated as district champion,
earned the title of region runner-up
and finished fourth at the state finals.
The fourth place finish ties the 2001
squad for the highest team finish in
school history at the FHSAA finals.
GOLF
Head Coach – Chris Kumka
Postseason: District Runner-up;
Region Semifinalist.
District runner-up; advanced to
regions for sixth consecutive season.
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ATHLETICS
SWIMMING
AND DIVING
Head Coach – Bill Shaffer
Assistant Coaches – Chuck Hahn,
Kathie McNeil, Nathan Stibrich
Postseason: District Champion;
Region Champion; State Qualifier.
Won the district championship for
a seventh consecutive season, won
the region title for a fifth consecutive
season and finished fourth in the
state meet. Set two school records
and had three individuals finish in the
top eight in their events at states.
VOLLEYBALL
JV Head Coach – Curt Frommelt
JV Assistant Coach – Jacqueline Hargis
Record: 11-13
In addition to regular season matches, the team participated
in three tournaments and earned a third-place finish at the
12-team Keswick Christian Invitational to end the season.
Varsity Head Coach – Jeff Davis
Varsity Assistant Coach – Chelsea Morris
Record: 17-14
Postseason: District Runner-up; Region Champion; State Qualifier.
Finished as district runner-up and advanced to region play
where the team did not drop a set and won its first region
championship since 1997; reached 4A final four in Kissimmee.
In November, AHN’s varsity volleyball team made its first trip
to the state final four in 17 years! Nearly half of the high school
students traveled to Kissimmee to cheer on the team as they
faced Ft. Lauderdale Pinecrest. The Jaguars played a hard-fought
match, but lost three sets to one. Regardless, the AHN community
was so proud of the team, and the camaraderie the students
exhibited was more than memorable. Visit http://vimeo.com/
holynamestpa/volleyball to view a highlight video of big day.
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Feature STORY
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
KELLY JACKSON (A’99)
I
n November, Kelly Jackson (A’99) was inducted to the
Academy of the Holy Names Athletic Hall of Fame at the
Fall Sports Banquet. A three-sport varsity athlete, Jackson
was a five-year starter in softball, four-year starter in volleyball
and three-year starter in basketball at the Academy. Not only was
she a member of the 1996 state championship basketball team
and the 1997 state runner-up volleyball team but she earned
the Outstanding Athlete Award, the Leadership Award for both
volleyball and softball, the Dads Club Scholar-Athlete Award and
the Most Valuable Player in volleyball and softball during her
senior year.
Jackson matriculated to Eckerd College, an NCAA Division II school,
on a full scholarship. She was a four-year starter in both volleyball
and softball. During her collegiate career, Jackson was named to
the Sunshine State All-Conference Team in both sports, served as a
member of the Sunshine State Conference Athletic Committee, and
she earned the Eckerd Giver Award for outstanding leadership and
service as well as the prestigious James Harley Senior Award—
given to the senior student-athlete who embodies the heart and
soul of Eckerd College Athletics. She still holds the Eckerd College
record for career assists in volleyball.
Jackson graduated from Eckerd College in 2003 with a degree in
human development and went on to earn her master’s degree in
varying exceptionalities from the University of South Florida. She
has continued her athletic involvement, both as a coach and as a
member of an adult club team. Jackson was awarded the 2006
Outstanding Adult Female Player of the Year by USA VolleyballFlorida Region. She currently coaches at St. Pete Volleyball Club
and teaches pre-kindergarten exceptional student education at
Fairmount Park Elementary School. As a nominator wrote, “Kelly
is a very positive leader who inspired everyone around her. She
was a friend to everyone!”
KELLY JACKSON
Kelly Jackson (A’99), third from the left, is surrounded at her induction by friends and family members Jeff
Pafunda, former Academy basketball coach and athletic director, her mother Mary Jackson, Sr. Anne Celine Turner,
SNJM, Sr. Mary Glavin, SNJM, and her father David Jackson.
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DEVELOPMENT
GIVE
EVERY YEAR,
MAKE A
DIFFERENCE
EVERY DAY
What is the best part about
being part of the AHN community?
We most appreciate the shared values, energy and
enthusiasm of everyone—teachers, staff, administrators,
students and fellow parents—in the AHN community.
What made you decide to chair
the Parent Annual Fund Program?
We were welcomed into the AHN community two-and-ahalf years ago. We immediately felt a close connection to
the school and wanted to express our gratitude by helping
to promote the school and its important mission.
Why is giving back so important to your family?
We firmly believe that education is the most important gift
we can give our children. Its importance will only grow as
our economy evolves more rapidly. We are cognizant of our
good fortune in having access to the high-quality education
provided at AHN. We want to do our part to continue to
strengthen that quality and to make the same opportunity
available to those who otherwise may not have such access.
What do you want AHN parents
to know about the Parent Annual Fund Program?
Annual tuition does not cover all of the expenses necessary
to provide our children with the wonderful education they
are receiving. The Parent Annual Fund Program is necessary
to fill this gap and to enable AHN to remain at the forefront
in academics. Thus, by giving to the Fund we are giving our
children a better education.
Alex Ghiso and LuzMa Santamarina are the
Elementary School chairs of the 2014-2015 Parent
Annual Fund Program. They have two children at the
Academy, Ago (2nd grade) and Manu (kindergarten).
To date, the Parent Annual Fund has raised more
than $232,000, exceeding its $228,000 goal.
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DEVELOPMENT
Blessed Marie Rose Society
Reception & President’s Dinner
Each year, the Academy hosts a dinner to honor members of the Blessed Marie Rose Society for their dedication
to the school. The society, which recognizes contributors of cumulative gifts totaling $1,500 or more during each
fiscal year, was established to honor the foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, Blessed
Marie Rose Durocher. This year’s event was hosted at the home of AHN parents Carol and Todd Schweitzer.
The beautiful setting and delightful weather provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of entertainment by
the Quarter Notes and solo guitarist Siobhan Lynch (A’15), a fine dining experience and socializing with fellow
members of the BMR Society. Poignant speeches were made by Light Scholarship recipient Gillian Earl (A’15),
Link Scholar Khalea Armstrong (A’17), Chairman of the Board Raymond Ifert and Academy President Arthur
Raimo. In her remarks, Earl talked about community service at the Academy and starting the Key Club. “From
the lessons I’ve learned in just the three short years I’ve been at Academy, I’ve grown so much. I’m confident
in my abilities, my integrity, my character, and I have the Academy to thank for that,” she said.
 Siobhan Lynch (A’15) and the AHN Quarter Notes
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DEVELOPMENT
President Art Raimo and wife Maureen
with hosts Carol and Todd Schweitzer
Satch and Khalea Armstrong (A’17)
HNAA Board President Ashley Arenas (A’02) and
AHN Board member Greta Dupuy (A’97)
Denise Malone (A’93), Sr. Mariellen Blaser, SNJM,
and Sr. Mary Glavin, SNJM
AHN Board members Ty Trayner and Cherie Schonbrun
with Schonbrun’s husband, Harvey
Siobhan Lynch (A’15)
Jim Rettig, Angela Guagliardo-Rettig (A’59) and Mattie Tison Vega (A’59)
Dee Gray, Fred and Ruth Lynch, and Brian Gray
Robert and Isabel Loring
I’m confident in my abilities, my integrity, my
character, and I have the Academy to thank.
– Gillian Earl (A’15), Light Scholarship recipient
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ALUMNI Spotlight
A SOLID INVESTMENT
Chris Winiarz graduated from the Academy in 1997 and Jesuit
High School in 2001. He was driven from a young age and knew he
wanted a career in the investment industry. Following his dreams, he
chose to attend school in a large city—Chicago—where there would
be more post graduate job opportunities in the field. Winiarz earned
a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and economics
from Loyola University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of
Management at Northwestern University.
Winiarz’s intuition proved correct. He spent eight years working as
an investment analyst in Chicago and a year in Baltimore. In 2012,
he relocated to San Francisco, where he is an investment officer for
the University of California’s pension and endowment assets. Winiarz
personally oversees the investments of approximately $7 billion.
Not one to be bored, Winiarz enjoys working in the industry because
of the intellectual challenge it provides each day. “There are very
few businesses or industries where you have immediate feedback if
you’re doing well. On a daily basis, I have immediate feedback that
says I’m doing well or I’m not doing well because the markets are
publically traded,” he says.
When he’s not working, Winiarz serves on the investment committee
for the Catholic Diocese of Oakland and the alumni board for
Loyola University’s John Felice Rome Center—it was through this
organization that he spent a semester studying abroad in Rome. He
is also a part-time adjunct professor teaching portfolio management
to the Masters in Financial Analysis students at the University of
San Francisco.
During a speech he gave at the Christmas Luncheon in December,
Winiarz gave credit to his mother and God for transforming him
into the person he is today. “My mother stressed education, and so
when faith and education come together, I thought there’s nothing
better than the crossroads at Academy that brings those two things
together.” Winiarz recalled his 1st-grade teacher, Josephine Arthurs,
with special fondness—he’s still in contact with her. He also shared
about living with his 5th-grade teacher, Anita Szponar, for two weeks
while his mother recovered from a car accident.
As the youngest member of the Holy Names Legacy Society, Chris Winiarz was asked
to be the guest speaker at the annual Christmas Luncheon. He was joined by his
mother, Josephine.
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Stories like these are why Winiarz has chosen to invest in the
Academy. The foundation he received in the past will pay dividends
in the Academy’s future. “When you spend nine years of your life with
a culture or a family, it is going to have an impact on who you are.”
Feature STORY
Alumnus of the Year
RAULNIÑA UZZLE-HARRIS (A’82)
During November’s Alumni Dinner, Raulniña “Niña” Uzzle-Harris
(A’82) was presented with the Alumnus of the Year Award. UzzleHarris was selected as this year’s honoree for her service and
dedication to both the Atlanta community and the Academy.
Uzzle-Harris joined the Academy family in the 7th grade after
attending St. Peter Claver for six years. She was very active as
a member of the basketball and track teams, an Achona editor,
a member of the Latin and French Honor Societies and Student
Council, vice president of the National Honor Society, and she
was voted Most Likely to Succeed by her classmates. Uzzle-Harris
attended Furman University and the University of South Florida
Morsani College of Medicine where she received her Doctor of
Medicine degree.
Upon graduation, Uzzle-Harris completed her residency at the
University of Alabama in Birmingham and the Atlanta Medical
Center. After her residency, Uzzle-Harris was ready to give back.
She joined the Oakhurst Medical Centers, a community health
center located in Stone Mountain, Ga. After only 14 months,
Raulniña “Niña” Uzzle-Harris, center, is joined by guests at her induction, including
Charles and Brenda Ketchey, her husband, Rodney Harris, uncle Clarence Townes,
aunt Gloria Sims, and godmother Ernestine Keith. Brenda Ketchey was Uzzle-Harris’
French teacher at the Academy.
she became the chief medical officer, a position she has held for
more than 13 years. Uzzle-Harris’ primary responsibilities include
providing and coordinating patient care, as well as managing the
six operational sites of Oakhurst and a team of 17 health care
providers including physicians and nurse practitioners. The center
has been instrumental in treating the underserved and marginalized
population who do not have health insurance.
Proving herself a lifelong learner, Uzzle-Harris has completed
advanced health care management and leadership training at the
Harvard University School of Public Health and George Washington
University School of Public Health.
A nominator said of Uzzle-Harris, “Niña is a very dedicated and
caring person. She worked her way through school with drive and
determination to become a well-respected doctor. She has never
lost sight of her beginnings.” The vision, mission, values and
education Uzzle-Harris received at the Academy is parallel with her
personal and professional vision, mission and value system.
The day after she was named Alumnus of the Year, Raulniña “Niña” Uzzle-Harris
joined all of the Link Scholars for lunch and a question-and-answer session. She
returns to the Academy each year to meet with this group and offer advice for
succeeding at the Academy and beyond.
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Annual
ALUMNI
Dinner
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Holy Names Alumni
Association hosted its annual Alumni Dinner at
Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club. The ballroom
was filled with alumni celebrating with others from
their Holy Names classes. As always, a plethora of
exciting silent auction items were up for grabs with
nearly $8,000 raised to benefit the Sister Irene Marie
Brunelle Alumni Scholarship.
In a highlight of the evening, Dr. Raulniña “Niña”
Uzzle -Harris (A’82) was named Alumnus of the Year.
Though the announcement is usually a surprise,
Uzzle-Harris was informed of her honor in advance as
she travelled from Atlanta to accept her award. During
her acceptance speech, Uzzle-Harris compared the
Academy to “The Wizard of Oz,” explaining to the
audience that Dorothy Gale possessed an Academy
student’s core values, “reaching out and responding
to people who are marginalized; developing an
atmosphere of care, concern and compassion for
others; being a gracious, accepting and welcoming
presence to each person; cultivating the talents,
abilities and the discovery of excellence of all aspects
of a person’s life; committing time, energy and
research to the pursuit of helping others; seeking with
others the freedom to live fully without oppression. If
Dorothy was not an Academy girl, she certainly was
influenced by one.”
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Sacred Heart’s Class of 1965 enjoys its 50th anniversary celebration. Attendees include
Elaine Fernandez, Linda Cimino Prado, Judy DeVaux Ferlita and Angela Massari.
Alumnae Gina D’Avanza Kelly (A’75), Abby Krist McEntire (A’03), Kat Fuller (A’07) and
Terin Barbas Cremer (A’03) are having a wonderful time.
Members of the Class of 1976 in attendance include Deborah Garczynski DiSalvo, Valerie
Diaz Holland, Lina Cavallo Sjoblom, Anne Brindley Lopez, Karen Barnett, Jennie Granahan
Tarr and Carey Cardinale DiPompo.
ALUMNI
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, members of the Class of 1990 include Diana Durkin Massimini, Laura Hanson Newberg, Fe Inga Luttrell, Kathleen Mikell, April Shannon
McDonald, Georgina Herrara, Jennifer Liston Bigelow, Nicole Matasini Mintz, Erin Baker Fernandez, Christine Shiver Brown, Lisa Griffin Hodgdon, Melissa Griffin Barrus and
Danicet Cura.
Several members of the Class of 1982 celebrate the achievements of their outstanding
classmate, Alumnus of the Year Dr. Raulniña Uzzle-Harris (seated second from left).
Kristen Gonzalez Housel (A’94), Lisa Musselman Pearson (A’91) and
Lauren Gonzmart Schellman (A’94) enjoy catching up.
Sacred Heart alumnae always have a good time! Emily Capitano Barnes (S’60), Donna
Caruso Baccarella (S’60), Rosemarie Pollock Neville (S’ 58), Susan DiMarco Scalgione
(S’58) and Lynda Mauricio-Marchese (S’58).
Academy Class of 1965 members Susan Krist Boyle, Mary Knauf Reed
and Louisa Van Eepoel celebrate their 50th anniversary.
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Feature STORY
Academy’s Legacy
Kimberly Savoy Wiley (A’82) teaches 7th- and 8th-grade religion,
photography and yearbook at the Academy. She is the mother of Brynn
(A’12), Mica (A’15) and Jenna (A’17). Kimberly and Mica are sharing
their perspectives of their time at the Academy, offering our readers insight
as to why the Academy is often a family tradition.
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article by Kim Wiley (A’82) and Mica Wiley (A’15)
Kimberly’s Experience
The Academy has always been very special
in my life. I didn’t necessarily agree with my
parents when they sent me here in the ’80s,
but I have awesome memories of my time
here as a student. That is why I decided all
three of my daughters would go here as
well. I wanted them to have opportunities
and develop friendships that will last a
lifetime, just as I did.
I still remember my schedule, and set 7 was
my study hall. We would drop a set each day,
so I really enjoyed C-Days because I didn’t
have algebra (Sorry Ms. Ellis, or I mean Mrs.
Van Pelt). We all looked forward to using
the Junior Lounge (N218), and definitely
the Senior Lounge (N213-N215)—it was
huge! Fond memories include running to
our next class on cold days to be the first
to sit next to the radiator, Honor Sister Days
and leaving campus for lunch senior year.
I am privileged to work at AHN now, as I
have done most of my career. I really like the
fact that my girls are getting the guidance
and education that will best prepare them
for their futures. Sister Anne, Sister Mary
Glavin and Sister Patricia Plumb keep them
in line—just as they did with me. Although
times have changed, many of the AHN
traditions remain the same. I especially look
forward to seeing Mica, and every one of
my girls, sitting on stage in her white cap
and gown, a red rose and diploma in hand.
I can’t describe the joy and nostalgia I feel
during this momentous occasion, and I
hope they will feel the same way one day.
Mica’s Experience
The Academy seemed the logical choice for
me since my mom teaches at the school
and my sister was entering her senior
year at the time I started. I survived my
freshman year unscathed, but sophomore
year really escalated my appreciation of
the Academy. We started the pilot program
testing different technologies as a way to
learn and take notes. What a smart idea!
One that certainly further elevates Academy
as an innovative school.
Now in my senior year, I carry a lightweight
iPad to class instead of many heavy
textbooks—especially the physics book!
It is so convenient to see my textbooks
whenever I want without trekking to my
locker on the fourth floor. Notability is a great
app to take notes, with both writing and
typing capabilities. All of the technological
advancements that have taken place at
Academy recently are helping us focus on
learning and training our brains to develop
new ideas and processes. Academy took a
leap of faith to embrace this movement and
launch us into this new-age education, and
it’s made a world of difference for me.
well as punish me, when I start acting like
a fool. Even though Academy was not my
first choice, I wouldn’t change a thing. I love
Academy more than I love our bake sales,
and I am so grateful for the memories and
opportunites that this school has given me.
The best part of being at the Academy is
knowing that when I go to school every
day I have the girls there to support me.
The idea of sisterhood didn’t come to me
naturally, but we have grown together and
formed a bond throughout the years. My
class made a paper chain link and hung it
across the ceiling of the Senior Lounge;
each day, we tear off one link and yell out the
name written on it. If your name is called,
everyone cheers for you, and it is known as
“your day.” We are definitely a family, and
I know my fellow sisters are always there
for me. So are the Sisters, such as Sister
Mary Glavin and Sister Ann Regan. I am
confident that they always support me—as
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ALUMNI
Young Alumni
HOLIDAY MIXER
CopperFish was the place to be in
December for the Young Alumni
Holiday Mixer. Each year, AHN
alumni between the ages of 21 and
35 are invited to mingle with fellow
Holy Names classmates. Alumni
from several classes celebrated
the start of the holiday season this
year. A great time was had by all!
Members of the “youngest” alumni class at the mixer: the Class of 2011!
Abby Krist McEntire (A’03), Christa Bartelt Henderson (A’03), Jacqueline Acosta (A’01),
Vanessa Martinez Pope (A’03), Caroline Meyer (A’04) and Jessica Cruze (A’05)
The Class of 2010 is well represented and having a great time!
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Liz Jennewein (A’08), Megan Cardillo (A’08), Ben Lopez (A’04),
Mallory Weatherly Winter (A’08) and Derek Winter
Andrew Lubrano (A’05), Sean Norausky (A’05), Sam Slone (A’05),
Nick Frueh (A’05) and Christian Perez (A’07)
ALUMNI
CLASS OF 2014
Christmas Lunch
Each year before the holiday break, the class that graduated the previous May comes back for lunch with the
current seniors. This year, alumni of the Class of 2014 had plenty of stories from their first semester to share
with the AHN Class of 2015. Popular conversations included how much easier college is than the Academy!
Paola Farah (A’15), Gabrielle Madden and KeTaira Phillips
English teacher and senior adviser Laura Frazier, Kristen Dawson,
Haley Ratchford, Chloe Storch and Mikela Mollanazar
Argie Cabalan, Elaine Petrarca,
Rachel Astorquiza and Sr. Ann Regan
Jessica Riddle, Emily Rodriguez, Amalie Von Behren and Megan Glogowski
Sr. Mary Glavin, SNJM, and Olivia Hobbs
Maddie Jones, Lily Veith, Carmen Mendez and Gabriela Mendez
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UPDATES
1943-1975
Class Correspondent
Renunion Coordiator
LET’S HAVE A
Class Reunion
Classes to celebrate in 2015 are 2010, 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1975
and 1965! Gatherings for the classes may take place on Friday, June 12, and
Saturday, June 13. The anniversary classes were honored by the Holy Names
Alumni Association at the annual Alumni Dinner held on Wednesday, Nov. 5,
at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club and will be honored again at the Alumni
Homecoming Reunion Mass and brunch on Sunday, June 14. Class reunion
coordinators are listed below. Their enthusiasm is contagious! Contact your
class coordinator and get involved.
1943
1953
S 1965
Mary Teresa Fuentes Batty turned
90 on Sept. 7. She still lives alone and
keeps track of her stock account, paints
and drives her car!
Edith Cockcroft Jordan
herbertjc@cantv.net
Judy DeVaux Ferlita
(813) 839-4164
S 1958
1965
Rosemarie Pollock Neville
stleolibra@yahoo.com
Susan Krist Boyle
eyeteach@tampabay.rr.com
(813) 839-2902
1948
Virginia Kickliter Ostrander moved
from her home of 23 years to a cottage
on Johns Island and is busy with friends
and many activities.
S 1950
Sr. Lillian Schneider
lschneider@holynamestpa.org
1952
Marlene Bayne Hughes gathered with
all of her children and their spouses (10
total), 13 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren for Christmas and New
Year’s weeks at Holden Beach, N.C. She
turned 80 on Sept. 27 and sends love to
all of her AHN ’52 classmates.
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S 1960
Lydia Oliva and the Oliva family were
honored at the 49th annual Ybor
Chamber of Commerce Gala. They
were the recipient of the Adela & Cesar
Gonzmart Award for their ongoing
contribution to Ybor City and the
tobacco industry.
1962
Mary Frances Menas Smith writes that
she and Sandra Greco Diaz put together
a 70th birthday party for their classmates
since this is the year that most of them
are hitting that mark! The group had
lunch at Coopers Hawk (pictured right)
and had a great time!
1968
Pat Torres
petorres49@gmail.com
S 1971
SHA Class of 1971 met for a minireunion on Sept. 14 at Tampa’s Hula Bay
Restaurant (pictured right).
1971
Karen Cuervo Rocha
krocha@holynamestpa.org
1973
Jo Ann Nuccio
nuccio.joann@gmail.com
JoAnn Nuccio retired after 37 years as a
registered pharmacist in the Tampa Bay
area. She has two daughters who live
locally. She recently “downsized” and
now lives on a four-acre farm in South
Tampa.
Suzanne Taylor Ringwood graduated
from Florida State University in 1978
with a degree in interior design. Her
career took her to New York City where
she met her husband, John. They
married in 1986 and have three children,
John Jr., Andrew and Catherine.
1974
OLIVA FAMILY RECEIVES ADELA & CESAR GONZMART AWARD
BACK ROW: Michael Oliva, John Oliva Jr. THIRD ROW: John Oliva, Carla Oliva. SECOND ROW:
Lydia Pomiano Oliva (S’60), Linda Pomiano Crosby (S’62). FRONT ROW: Mila Oliva, Angel “Trey” Oliva III.
Nolan Power Kimball
npkimball59@gmail.com
1975
Gina D'Avanza Kelly
gdkelly04@gmail.com
(813) 348-9147
Ellen Hochschwender is the director of
development and communications for
Alpha House of Tampa. Through more
than 30 years working in publishing,
public relations and the non-profit
sector in New York, Denver and Tampa,
Hochschwender says she has worked
for and with so many amazing people
who embody the Academy motto, “To
be, rather than to seem.” She adds that
along the way, “I’ve married, had two
kids (one in college, one a high school
senior), traveled and read a lot of great
books. Life is good.”
CLASS OF 1962
STANDING: Colleen Flynn Stein, Julie Mercurio Weeks, Carol Spence Cassota, Lorraine Guida Diecidue,
Sandra Greco Diaz, Mary Frances Menas Smith, Mary Lois Hartlage Fernandez, Linda Ware Traviesa
and Pat Madden Brockway. SEATED: Judy Walters Noriega, Blanche “Muff” Hodge Ream and Antoinette
Oddo Lopez.
SACRED HEART CLASS OF 1971
Stella Lounders Delgado, Maria Ceballos Hoskinson, Beverly Matthews Crocket, Mariana Perez and
Katie Bartolotti
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ALUMNI
UPDATES
1976-2002
1985
1990
Jodi Rivera
j757rivera@aol.com
(813) 786-0983
Lisa Griffin Hodgdon
lghodgdon@yahoo.com
Daisy Souto Heiman
dheiman@tampabay.rr.com
(813) 926-1201
Angela Lubrano Pottinger
angela@lubrano.us
(813) 416-0165
Class Correspondent
Renunion Coordiator
1976
Angie Garcia Ammon
angieammon@gmail.com
1977
Stephanie Agliano
sagliano@verizon.net
1978
1986
Suzette Lemrow
sml86@mindspring.com
1987
Dana Leon Nazaretian
dnazaretian@holynamestpa.org
1989
Jennifer Liston Bigelow
jenniferlbigelow@yahoo.com
(919) 528-9686
Cristina Fernandez is the principal at
Mendenhall School (K-5) in Hillsborough
County.
Lisa Griffin Hodgdon is of counsel in
the Tampa office of Broad and Cassel.
She is a member of the firm’s labor
and employment, and commercial
litigation practice groups, and is AV
rated by Martindale-Hubbell, achieving
the agency’s highest marks for both
competency and ethics. Hodgdon
enjoys community service and actively
supports the Junior League of Tampa,
the Guardian Ad Litem program and
the Academy of the Holy Names. Her
children, Griffin and Emma, are students
at AHN.
Jennifer Fernandez Dabbs
jdabbs@mac.com
Sandy Meyer Pieper
spieper@tgh.org
1982
Kim Savoy Wiley
kim@jmwiley.net
1983
Mary Alice Fernandez Lopez
malopez@holynamestpa.org
Chay Prieto (A’93) with costar Jeremy King and the director and producer of the
St. Pete/Clearwater Film Commission trailer in which she starred.
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1991
1996
2000
Meeghan O'Connor Seoane
meg.seoane@gmail.com
Michelle Gorecki Robinson
mgorecki7@yahoo.com
Kalinda Campbell
kalindacampbell@gmail.com
1992
1997
Dina Busciglio Sheridan
dinausf@aol.com
Laura Ward Rachal was elected
Hillsborough County Circuit Court
Judge, Group 20.
1993
Lisa Sanabria Scanio
lisascanio33@yahoo.com
Chay Prieto (pictured bottom left) now
teaches yoga exclusively at LIFETIME
Athletic and Life Spa. She was cast as a
lead in a promotional film trailer for the
St. Pete/Clearwater Film Commission
that will be shown internationally to
help lure film and television production
work to the Tampa Bay area. Prieto was
also asked to choreograph a group yoga
performance for SHARAD, a Musical
Celebration of Autumn, which was held
on Nov. 22.
1994
Casey Hurley Kiser
churleykiser@yahoo.com
1995
Shannon Ratliff Corless
shannoncorless@me.com
(703) 405-3942
Melissa Porter Giunta
meli1077@aol.com
(813) 431-4083
1998
Erin Donovan
audonovan@aol.com
1999
Courtney Blakeman Lambert
jsangel67@hotmail.com
Stephanie Crane Lieb was recognized
by Tampa Bay Business Journal as one
of their People on the Move. She was
also named to Florida Trend’s 2014
Legal Elite list as an Up & Comer. This
distinction is given to attorneys who are
recommended by their Florida Bar peers
as someone exhibiting leadership in law
and their local communities.
Courtney Best Nalls is the marketing
supervisor at BICSI, an international
association supporting the advancement
of the information and communications
technology community. Some of her
responsibilities include developing
ad campaigns, event planning and
copywriting/editing. Prior to working
at BICSI, Nalls worked for the Atlanta
Falcons as the client services coordinator
handling sponsorship fulfillment and
game day events. She has a Bachelor
of Science in business administration
from Spring Hill College. Courtney and
her husband, Tim, have two daughters,
Noelle (4) and Harper (2), who can’t wait
to become Jaguars!
 Stephanie Smith Leuthauser was
elected as a shareholder at Trenam
Kemker Law Firm. She is a member of
the commercial litigation group and
focuses her practice on commercial
disputes, including landlord/tenant
litigation and intellectual property
litigation matters. She is based in Tampa.
2001
Amber Schonbrun McDonnell
amberschonbrun@gmail.com
2002
Victoria Pardo Booth
VictoriaDyannBooth@yahoo.com
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ALUMNI
UPDATES
2004-2014
Class Correspondent
Renunion Coordiator
2004
Claire Donovan
csdonova@gmail.com
2005
Jessica Cruze
jcruze18@gmail.com
(813) 541-5377
Elizabeth Leva Clark
elizabethlevaclark@gmail.com
(813) 470-0247
Katie Mann Polistina
kmann3@yahoo.com
(813) 810-6066
Kayleigh Bohannan (A’05) is the public
relations coordinator at ISI Technology
based in Charleston, S.C. ISI Technology
has created the Heatworks MODEL 1,
which is the world’s first 100 percent
digital tankless water heater. To learn
more visit myheatworks.com. Bohannan
would love to hear from AHN alumni
visiting the Holy City!
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Dana Cohen is currently working on a
children’s book and has moved from
Virginia to Kansas City, Mo.
James Crater and Chase Merlin
are CEO and COO, respectively, of a
Nashville-based startup called Spotwise.
They are developing an intelligent
camera system that can automatically
detect the presence of cars in a parking
lot on a per-spot basis. Their real-time,
cloud-based service allows parking
management companies, cities and
private institutions to maximize the
efficiency of their parking operations.
Check them out at spotwise.co.
2006
Kelly Carey
kellyanncarey@gmail.com
Mary Catherine “M.C.” Blount is a
member of Lockheed Martin’s corporate
development team in Washington, D.C.
She supports all merger-and-acquisitionrelated activity for the company. Blount
is also working toward her MBA online
through Drexel University.
Lauren Lange graduated in May from
Emory School of Medicine, as a member
of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical
Society. She has begun her residency in
pediatrics at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie
Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
2007
Emily Pantelis
emily.pantelis@gmail.com
Brooke McBath works for Marco Rubio,
the U.S. Senator for Florida, where
she has advanced from the scheduling
assistant on his operations team to
assistant scheduler. Within this role,
she serves the Senator as a day-to-day
Senate operations assistant and liaison
between constituents and the state of
Florida.
Lauren Pacetti returned in September
from leading the fourth annual Seeds
of Hope medical mission trip to the
Dominican Republic. Pacetti is the
chair of the medical committee and a
physician’s assistant.
Caitlin Vijayanagar was recently
inducted into the Chi Sigma Iota
Counseling and Academic Professional
Honor Society International, Beta
Upsilon Chapter at Barry University,
Miami Shores, Fla. Vijayanagar has
concluded two-thirds of her three-year
program at Barry, pursuing a Master
of Science in the dual specialization of
marital, couples, family counseling/
therapy and mental health counseling.
She previously received her Bachelor
of Arts in interdisciplinary studies with
a minor in medieval and renaissance
studies from the University of Central
Florida.
2008
2010
2012
Meggie Willis
mwillis74@ufl.edu
Olivia Martinez
omartinez1@fordham.edu
Reena Martinez
reena.angela@gmail.com
Hilary Hunt is a television news reporter
in Little Rock, Ark. She says her career
always keeps her on her toes, and she
loves learning something new every
day. Hunt looks forward to what her
television future holds with aspirations
of becoming a morning anchor.
Rebecca
Elizabeth
Rauenhorst
graduated from Southern Methodist
University with a Bachelor of Arts in
communication studies and art history.
Kimberly Renspie graduated from
Florida State University with a master’s
degree in public administration in
August.
2009
Shannon McCarthy
smmccarthy313@gmail.com
Shannon Delatorre graduated from
Southern Methodist University in 2012
and is attending graduate school at
New York University. While working
on her master’s in music business,
Delatorre had the opportunity to work
for ATO Records (According To Our
Records) and in BMG Chrysalis’ Artist
Services Division, where she worked as
a member of the marketing team, aiding
in artist campaigns for Boyz II Men, The
Smashing Pumpkins and OK Go.
Christina Socias is an analyst with
Goldman Sachs in New York City
since graduating from Johns Hopkins
University in May. She is also creating
a mobile app called Cassie with a friend
and sister Stephanie Socias (A’08). The
app is projected to go live in the Apple
App Store in February.
2013
Cailin Dunne
cailind@ymail.com
2014
Hannah McCarthy
hannahgracemccarthy@gmail.com
2011
Meredith Zingale
maz007@bucknell.edu
Marianna Sotomayor is a senior at
the George Washington University
studying political communications.
Sotomayor has interned for the Tampa
Police Department’s media relations
department and CNN. She has been
working on her editorial writing at
Campaigns & Elections and POLITICO,
where she published an article for a
special news section. She hopes to
pursue a career in editorial writing and
reporting in D.C. once she graduates.
She currently serves as station manager
at her university’s television station, and
she will soon take on an internship at
CNNpolitics.com.
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ALUMNI
Weddings
Lisa & Tripp
SEPT. 20, 2014
Lisa Casagrande (A’00) married James Allen “Tripp” Vining III, in the Chapel of Blessed
Marie Rose Durocher on Sept. 20. Alumnae in the wedding included maid of honor
Christina Martinez Wallder (A’00) and bridesmaid Jennifer Martinez Brown (A’02).
Lauren & John
NOV. 8, 2014
Lauren Fernandez (A’01) married John V. Connors on Nov. 8 in the Chapel of Blessed
Marie Rose Durocher. Bridesmaids included Glyssel Santiago Cooper (A’01), Julie
Quevedo Plasencia (A’01), Meghan Rush (A’01) and Cristina Castellvi (A’01). Danielle
Castellvi (A’02) and Sarah Gaugler (A’01) were readers.
Alexis & Brian
NOV. 1, 2014
Christa & Matthew
NOV. 22, 2014
Lena & Dylan
MAY 17, 2014
Sara & Sean
JUNE 21, 2014
Sarah & Fritz
JULY 26, 2014
Kristina & Bobby
MAR. 10, 2012
Mallory & Derek
OCT. 25, 2014
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Alexis Schrott (A’02) married Brian Leo on Nov. 1 in Baltimore, Md. The reception was
held at the Pier 5 Hotel, located in Baltimore’s famed Inner Harbor. The bride’s sister,
Lindsey Schrott (A’99), was the maid of honor and guests included Lucienne Lozada
(A’02) and Mimi Allen (A’02). Alexis and Brian reside in Baltimore where Alexis is the
assistant director of development at the Maryland Science Center and Brian is a senior
technical manager at AOL Advertising.
Christa Lucille Bartelt (A’03) married Matthew Daniel Henderson on Nov. 22 in the
Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. Bridesmaids included Erica Acosta Bartelt
(A’01), Christina Cuevas Garcia (A’03) and Whitney Vermeulen (A’03). Jacqueline
Acosta (A’01) was a reader.
Lena Cabrera (A’03) married Dylan Reed McCrory on May 17 in Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. A reception followed at Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel. Bridesmaids included
Brienna McCrory (A’07), Nicole Sinardi Reynolds (A’03) and Sara Younger Seifried
(A’03). The couple resides in Hyde Park.
Sara Younger (A’03) married Sean Seifried on June 21 in Lutheran Church of the
Cross in St. Petersburg. A reception followed at St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Nicole
Sinardi Reynolds (A’03) was matron of honor and Lena Cabrera McCrory (A’03) was
a bridesmaid. The couple resides in St. Petersburg, where Sean is a general contractor
with Ed Seifried Construction and Sara is an in-house attorney for BayCare Health
System.
Sarah Holcomb (A’04) married Fritz Woelfel on July 26 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Aspen, Colo. A reception followed at The Little Nell ski lodge on Aspen Mountain.
Kristina Rosa Cruz (A’07) married Bobby James Bolling II on Mar. 10, 2012, in Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.
Mallory Weatherly (A’08) married Derek Winter on Oct. 25 in the Chapel of Blessed
Marie Rose Durocher. Bridesmaids included Megan Cardillo (A’08), Mary Kathryn
Ifert (A’08), Liz Jennewein (A’08) and Alissa Simon (A’08). Ben Lopez (A’04) was a
groomsman, Jessica Streator (A’08) was a reader and Sara Diehr (A’08) was a soloist.
ALUMNI
Lena and Dylan McCrory were married in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on May 17.
Mallory and Derek Winter were married in the
Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher on Oct. 25.
Alexis and Brian Leo were married
in Baltimore, Md., on Nov. 1.
Sara and Sean Seifried were married
in St. Petersburg on June 21.
Sarah and Fritz Woelfel were married in Aspen on July 26.
Lauren Fernandez Connors (A’01) with Academy
classmates Meghan Rush, Cristina Castellvi,
Julie Quevedo Plasencia and Glyssel Santiago
Cooper. She married John Conners in the Chapel
of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher on Nov. 8.
Kristina and Bobby Bolling were married in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Mar. 10, 2012.
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Jessica Schoepflin Reichart (A’01) and
husband, Christopher, welcomed a son,
Caleb Christopher Reichart, in April. Caleb
joins his big sister, Matteson.
 Melissa Mekdeci Crescentini (A’00) and husband, Rob, welcomed a son, Connor
Patrick Crescentini, on Oct. 15, 2013.
 Amber Schonbrun McDonnell (A’01) and husband, Tim, welcomed a son,
Declan Alan McDonnell, on Aug. 1. He weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce, and was
20 1/4 inches long.
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Miranda Fernandez Jones (A’02) and
husband, Nick, welcomed their second
child, Harper Elise Jones, on July 28. She
weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19
inches long. Harper joins her big brother,
Haze.
Elizabeth Leva Clark (A’05) and husband,
Graham, welcomed their first child, Sutton
Sinclair Clark, on Aug. 1. Sutton weighed 7
pounds, 3 ounces.
ALUMNI
Sydney Wynne
a TENACIOUS
Spirit
In December, Academy junior Sydney Wynne lost her
hard-fought battle with cancer. At the Academy, Wynne
will be remembered most for her tenacious spirit. She
maintained a 3.88 grade point average and served 181
community service hours, a testament to her love for
the Academy. Those who knew her say anyone who met
Wynne will never forget her. Below are tributes from her
friends and classmates.
Just off Bayshore is a structure that holds
hundreds of girls trying to achieve one
thing: a religious education with a gratifying
experience, known as the sisterhood.
The sisterhood is a special bond between
classmates formed throughout our four years
of high school. The bond is similar to this
beautiful structure that was built in 1928. Each
ivory brick represents an Academy girl united
by the cement of the unbreakable sisterhood.
I am one out of 101 girls that belong to the
Class of 2016. Our class did not experience
the complete sisterhood bond without
the indirect help of one girl in particular,
Sydney Wynne. Christmas morning 2014,
Sydney joined God and his angels in peace
and harmony. Even though most of us had
Christmas break plans, we put them aside to
attend Syd’s funeral to praise and honor her
life. When we all linked arms and sang the
“Alma Mater” in honor of Sydney that day,
I saw and fully understood the real meaning
of the sisterhood. We were all united as one
on that day, and we will always unite as one
forever more. Even though Sydney is not with
us now, she will always be part of the Class of
2016 as our special guardian angel watching,
smiling and laughing at all of her silly sisters.
Christmas morning I lost my best friend,
and we all lost the most amazing AHN sister.
She was honest, kind, loving, sensitive and
an amazing listener. Sydney embodied the
meaning of our school motto, “Esse Quam
Videri.” She lived every day as the best person
she could possibly be. Any time you asked
Sydney how she was feeling, she would look
at you and say, “I’m fine,” with the sweetest
smile, even though you knew she was in pain.
Sydney would not want us to remember her
because of her cancer; she would want us to
remember her for her strength and radiant
smile. Let the way Sydney lived her life be an
inspiration to us all. She will forever be our
Christmas angel.
– Bryanna LaRussa (A’16)
I knew Sydney for 14 years. During that time,
I never heard her complain, I never saw her
stop trying, I never her saw her fail to put
others before herself. Syd was the definition
of a strong, independent young woman. Her
mom once told me that among her first words
was the phrase, “I do it myself!” I thought to
myself, how appropriate. It was hard to notice
Syd. She was always that person sneaking
around, doing anonymous good things
for others and never failing to remember
everyone’s birthdays. She did things for the
sake of doing them, not because she expected
anything in return. Syd didn’t say much—she
was more of a listener. She was the perfect
person with whom one could talk or simply
watch “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”
There is undoubtedly an empty space in
each of the hearts Syd managed to touch.
She will be forever missed, but we know our
Christmas angel will always be with us.
– Caroline Lamoutte (A’16)
– Christina Thompson (A’16)
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With Sincere Sympathy
Marian Roth Alberts, mother-in-law
of AHN school nurse Patti Alberts and
grandmother of Patrick James Alberts
(A’95), Ryan Richard Alberts (A’98) and
Keith Cullen Alberts (A’08).
Marie Mele Caminiti (S’47).
Anna Cataldo, mother of Judith Cataldo
(A’77).
Annette T. Chomuik, mother of Kristin
Chomuik-Stansfield (A’98), Carolyn
Chomuik Mullen (A’02) and Emily
Chomuik (A’07).
Francine Corral, mother of Mary Jo Corral
Sultenfuss (deceased, A’68) and Michele
Corral McKay (A’69), and grandmother of
Jacqueline Schmidt Rose (A’95), Andrea
Sultenfuss Canada (A’96) and Natalie
Schmidt Mickler (A’99).
Betty King Culbreath-Gibbons, mother
of former AHN teacher, former Board
of Trustees member and longtime AHN
supporter, Kay Culbreath Heller.
Rose C. “Rosie” Diaz, former AHN teacher
and mother of Dania Diaz Brooks (A’75).
Norma Jean Williams Duggan (S’47),
sister of Carol Williams Liftin (S’49).
Danilo Fernandez, father of Shaundra
Fernandez (A’79).
Paul Joseph Ficarrotta, brother of Karen
Ficarrotta Palori (A’78) and brother-in-law
of Vincent S. Palori (B’67).
Edmund Joseph “Ed” Foody, grandfather
of Victoria “Tori” Foody (A’12).
Dr. F. Lane France, father of Debbie France
Smesko (A’77), Alison France Batten
(A’81) and Kelly France Ravo (A’85).
Conrad N. Frassa, father of Amy Frassa
Rotella (A’88).
Mildred Cory Girolami, mother of Anne
Marie Girolami (A’78), Laura Lee
Girolami Rose (A’78) and Janet Girolami
Ponichtera (A’80).
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Andrew Hawke, brother of Michelle
Hawke O’Steen (A’96).
Guillermo Jose “Willy” Pi, father of Ashley
Pi (A’99).
Theron Wallace Hawkes III, father of
Deborah Hawkes Morris (A’79).
Arthur Pilley, brother of Mary Pilley
Frericks (A’72), Eileen Pilley Brodsky
(A’74) and Margaret Mary Geraldine
Pilley (A’79), and uncle of Arthur Nathan
Brodsky (A’01).
Alma Florez Holtsinger (A’44), daughter
of Eva Corral Fowler (deceased, A’22),
mother of Clay Holtsinger (B’68), Cecilia
Holtsinger Martin (A’75), and Mary
Holtsinger Howell (A’75), grandmother
of Mary “Allie” Howell (A’06), sister of
Flavia Florez Preston (deceased, A’46)
and Carol Florez Blank (deceased, A’50)
and aunt and cousin to many Academy
alumni.
Daniel Howell, grandfather of Mary
“Allie” Howell (A’06) and father-in-law of
Mary Holtsinger Howell (A’75).
Mary C. Lopez, mother of current AHN
teacher Marlene Perez, and grandmother
of Mallory Perez (A’10).
Peggy Middleton McEniry (A’39).
Rose Lubrano Mercurio (A’38), mother of
Julie Mercurio Weeks (A’62).
Thomas C. Myers, brother of Deborah
“Debbie” Myers Mest (A’89).
Frances Boraiko Noble (A’34), mother of
Mary Noble Frances (S’55), Joan Noble
Morse (S’62) and Helen Noble Goodchild
(S’57).
Andrew Joseph “Joe” Paleveda, husband
of Martha McHale Paleveda (S’42),
brother of Anna Mary Paleveda Engle
(S’47), Magdalen Paleveda Sultenfuss
(S’48) and Ethel Paleveda Cushen (S’55),
and brother-in-law of Helen McHale (S’45)
and Marie Relihan Paleveda (S’48).
Salvador “Sam” Papia Jr., brother of
Pauline Papia Valenti (A’61), and uncle of
Christine Valenti Grose (A’94) and Dean
Valenti (B’83).
Jerry M. Parker, husband of JulieAnne
White Parker (A’77).
Walter Thomas Plazewski Sr., father of
Lillian Plazewski Dehghan (A’79).
Luciano Leopoldo Prida Sr., father of
Alicia Prida Prieto (A’76) and Monica
Prida Babin (A’82), and grandfather of
Gabrielle Babin (A’11), Allison Babin
(A’12) and Madeline Babin (A’15).
Lucy Sedita Salario (S’50), grandmother
of Francesca L. Gonzalez-Roel (A’07).
Jean Hasty Spada, mother of Barbara
Spada Callahan (A’71) and grandmother
of Julianne Callahan (A’07) and Michele
Callahan (A’09).
Shirley Hickey Strum, sister of Joan
Hickey Weaver (S’51).
Pauline “Polly” Garrett Tillinghast, mother
of Susan Tillinghast Campbell (A’91).
Cynthia Worrall Timmons, mother of Shae
Timmons (A’14) and Ian Timmons (A’12).
Gladys George Torres, mother of Alice
Torres Sutton (A’80).
Loraine Seijas Watson (A’77), sister of
Marlene Seijas (A’80).
Joseph Wakerley Weber, father of Board
of Trustees member Cherie Schonbrun
and grandfather of Amber Schonbrun
McDonnell (A’01), Alan Schonbrun (A’99)
and Austin Schonbrun (A’06).
Fred Leserman Wolf, father of Wendy
Wolf (A’77).
Jay Boyd Wolf (former student), son
of Jennifer Poe Wolf (A’78), brother
of Brendle Wolf (former student), and
nephew of Lynn Poe Reynolds (A’76).
Theresa Sultenfuss Zorn (S’42), mother
of Theresa Zorn McGuire (A’69).
ALUMNI
“Let us pursue what leads to peace
and to building up one another.”
In November, Sister Elinor Sevigny, SNJM (S’53), sister of
Ernel Sevigny Shorkey (S’51) and Josephine Sevigny Ball
(deceased, S’49), passed away. Although she had been living
and ministering to the poor and marginalized in Okeechobee,
Fla., for a number of years, Sr. Elinor had lifelong ties to
Tampa and the Academy of the Holy Names. She worked at
AHN as a teacher, administrator, principal of Boys Academy,
and she was a member of the Board of Trustees. She was a
dear friend to local Sisters and many members of the Tampa
community. In a past issue of Accord, Sr. Elinor noted one of
her favorite passages from scripture was Romans 14:19, in
which St. Paul says, “Let us pursue what leads to peace and
to building up one another.” She hoped her legacy would encourage others to keep discovering their
God-given gifts, talents and abilities all their lives. She believed that taking on new adventures keeps
people challenged and happy.
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Carrying out the SNJM mission
throughout her entire life.
Sr. Josephine Louise (Theresa) Paleveda, SNJM (S’47),
sister of Lucille Paleveda Craig (deceased, S’49), Doris
Paleveda Pupkiewicz (deceased, S’42) and Mary Anne
Paleveda (S’55), passed away July 9. Her life was celebrated
in a funeral Mass held in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose
Durocher. Sr. Josephine Louise entered the order Aug. 1,
1949, and carried out the SNJM mission throughout her
entire life. She began her work in Key West in 1949, returning
to Tampa in 1953. From 1969-1970, she worked at AHN in
Albany, before again returning to Tampa in 1971 as a regional
director for the order. Sr. Josephine Louise worked tirelessly
in many capacities throughout the SNJM ministry in the
Tampa Bay area and Tutwiler, Miss. In addition to her beautiful
smile and kind and loving manner, she will be remembered for her nearly 30 years of ministry to
St. Cecilia Parish in Clearwater, Fla., which lasted beyond her retirement in 2001 until her passing.
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WINTER 2015
Remember When?
In the mid-1950s, Academy students
participated in a home economics
class, learning the basics of cooking
and baking. What would they think of
lessons in molecular gastronomy?
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