spring 2012 alumni magazine - Trinity Preparatory School

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ALUMNI MAGAZINE
SPRING 2012
Letter from the editor
Dear All,
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Elizabeth Lowndes McIntosh ‘78
TRINITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
2011-2012
Board of Trustees
Chair
Dykes C. Everett
Vice Chair
Robert B. Simms
Secretary
Paula N. Loftus
Treasurer
Edward K. Graham ‘82
Andrew L. Asher ‘91
Daniel Bachrach ‘89
Charles H. Brown
Lucy C. Carney
Donald P. Dietrich ‘83
David H. Lebioda
Craig S. Maughan, Headmaster
Scott A. Millson
The Rev. Dr. Malcolm Murchison
Paul C. Perkins, Jr. ‘84
Kathleen M. Powell
Albert A. Prast
Deborah Robison
Dana L. Shulman
Elizabeth F. Stevens
Janie D. Sutton ‘82
Whitney J. Watson ‘89
W. Graham White
Melinda F. Wimbish ‘98
D. Frank Wright ‘89
Kenneth C. Wright
Trustees Emeriti
The Rev. Canon A. Rees Hay (d)
Jack D. Holloway (d)
Frank M. Hubbard (d)
John H. Quinn (d)
Jack H. Zimmer
Ex-officio Trustees
Bridgette Stark (TPO)
Dana Shulman (Patrons of the Arts)
Virginia Lebioda (Boosters)
Ralph Mazza (Faculty Rep)
Headmaster
Craig S. Maughan
Design
Marti Polaski
Director of Alumni Relations
and Editor
Elizabeth L. McIntosh ‘78
Photo Credits
Chi Rho staff
Lane Epps ‘97
Ed Malles
Elizabeth L. McIntosh ‘78
Marti Polaski
Susan Smith
Assistant Editor
Amy Lowndes Wettach ‘80
Trinity Preparatory School admits students of any race, sex, color,
national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at Trinity Prep. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color,
national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational
policies, admissions policies, scholarship, athletic, and other
school-administered programs.
The TrinityPREP Alumni Magazine is published two times a year by Trinity
Preparatory School for the alumni, parents, and friends of the school.
Letters and suggestions for future articles are welcomed.
Correspondence should be addressed to:
Elizabeth L. McIntosh ‘78, TrinityPrep Magazine
5700 Trinity Prep Lane
Winter Park, Florida 32792
alumni@trinityprep.org
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Spring 2012
Commencement
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Congratulations to the Class of 2011
Distinguished Alumni Award
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departments
Letter from the Editor
From the Director of Development
Headmaster’s Report
On Campus
Class Notes
About the Cover
inside cover
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Tyler Reynolds ’07
Helen H. Richardson’s photo of Tyler was featured in the collection The Denver Post’s Best of Sports 2011. Tyler
does a move called a “dyno” which means he lunges for a hold that is just out of his reach as he tries to get over
the roof on this climb called Monkey Puzzle on North Table Mountain in Golden. The climb is rated a 5.12a.
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Director of Development
Carolyn Wisniewski
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Headmaster’s Report
Craig Maughan
One of the special recommendations offered by the Florida Council of Independent Schools Accreditation
Team last year was “The Board of Trustees should move quickly to update the strategic plan and identify clear
priorities for Trinity Prep’s continued growth and development.” To assist in the development of this plan, the
school secured the services of educational consultant, Edward C. Becker. Mr. Becker had a four-decade career in
independent schools serving as head of school at Episcopal High School in Jacksonville, Metairie Park Country
Day in New Orleans, and Episcopal High School in Houston, Texas before joining Educators’ Collaborative
Consulting Group.
A strategic planning committee was assembled with representatives from the board, the administrative
council, faculty, alumni, parents, and former parents. Results from surveys that were administered to all our
constituencies in preparation for the accreditation process were distributed to members of the committee.
In addition, the committee reviewed other materials that were useful in assessing our current programs and
services and in establishing clear priorities for the future.
In February, members of the committee participated in a weekend retreat, engaging in productive sessions
in which we discussed mission, core values, vision, and policy priorities for the next five years. After completing
deliberations and final editing, the strategic planning committee will recommend to the full board of trustees the
strategic plan for approval at the May board meeting.
As we approach our forty-fifth year providing a college preparatory education for Central Florida, it is an
exciting time to reflect upon our foundational principles and core values, while at the same time, considering
twenty-first century skills and methods that will be crucially important for the success of all of our students
in college and beyond. After approval of this plan, we will share the details and implementation strategies,
including ways that the entire Trinity Prep family can assist us in achieving these goals.
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On Campus
Jane Jones Retires
After 22 Years
from The Trinity Voice, by Richelle Burke ‘14
When Jane Jones became a member of the Trinity
family in 1989, she felt nervous about her first day teaching middle school students. She remembers her first year as being quite
challenging. “Teachers have to make first year adjustments just as students do,” she said.
Before coming to Trinity Prep, Jones had spent a year in Japan as an English professor for a university in the city of Fukuoka.
While there, she also studied the Japanese arts of calligraphy, cooking, and Kyudo, a Japanese form of archery. “I truly believe that if
everyone spent a year immersed in a different culture, the world would be a better place,” Jones said. Now, after twenty-two years
of teaching at Trinity Prep, Jones has decided to retire. She has loved every moment of her years at TPS and regards each day as a
joy when the students walk into her classroom ready to learn. Jones emphasized that her favorite aspect of teaching is being able
to enlighten so many children. She loves having the freedom to teach the class in her own creative style. “Having the flexibility to
create my own curriculum within the scope and sequence of the school is very rewarding,” Jones said with a smile. “I will definitely
miss being stimulated by seventh and eighth graders because I love their energy!”
Not only has Jones enjoyed her students, but also her fellow teachers who have been caring and supportive throughout her
years at Trinity Prep. Jones plans to keep in touch with her colleagues even after retirement.
Although Jones is leaving Trinity Prep, she has made many plans for the future. She intends to travel around the country
and to Japan so she can reconnect with old friends, and to go to a cooking school in Tuscany, Italy. After she completes her list
of places to visit, Jones plans to move back to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, her hometown, and work on her novel, a chilling horror/mystery set in an Everglades that has been
contaminated by the sugar industry.
In her spare time, she plans to read and tend
to her garden. Jones also plans to start a business
with a couple of friends to offer healthy meal
options for mail order. “I will not be bored,” she said.
After teaching in the same classroom since
she started at Trinity Prep and meeting so many
wonderful students, Jones says she’s going to miss
her job as a teacher. “I can’t imagine teaching
anywhere else,” she said. “I’m really going to miss
the kids.” Jones has given each and every one of
her students a new appreciation for the English
language. She will always be remembered as a
loving and creative member of the Trinity family.
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Allison Muller Chambers ‘77,
Allison Brockman Dickinson ‘77,
Dr. Tom Dickinson, and Sheri
Saxon Foah ‘77
Kathy Finnucan, Graham
Dickinson ‘86, Allison
Brockman Dickinson ‘77, Dr.
Tom Dickinson, and Craig
Maughan
Last April Trinity Prep installed a portrait of Thomas Coston
Dickinson, Jr. ’74, for whom the Dickinson Activity Center is
named, in the DAC. Several of Tom’s family and friends were
present for the installation. Headmaster Maughan followed the
installation by sharing with the students the history of the DAC,
as well as remembrances and pictures of Tom as a student. The
event allowed both the current students and the Dickinson
family to honor Tom and his contribution to the Trinity Prep
family.
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Commencement 2011
Photo caption goes here
The first weekend in June 2011 brought the traditional
ceremonies that make graduation special for Trinity Prep’s
seniors and their families. On Thursday evening, graduates,
family and faculty gathered for Trinity Prep’s Baccalaureate
service at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. As always, the seniors
themselves played important roles in the service. Lexi Langs
and Whitner Chase both contributed with Old Testament
readings. Chelsie Holler performed beautifully on the song
“Legacy” by Nichole Nordeman, reminding the graduates of the
meaningful things they are leaving behind at Trinity Prep. A
number of talented seniors also joined the Vocal Society as it
performed “Pie Jesu” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Requiem.
In a fitting close to her time as chaplain at Trinity Prep, The
Reverend Sonia Sullivan Clifton delivered the Baccalaureate
homily urging the graduates to see the blessings of living a
kind, just, and humble life. Reverend Sullivan Clifton left Trinity
Prep at the end of the 2010-2011 school year to become rector
of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Orlando.
Saturday morning brought graduates and their families
together in Trinity Prep’s Education Center Auditorium for the
excitement of the Commencement ceremony. Headmaster
Craig Maughan began the program by presenting the 2011
H. Benton Ellis Award for Excellence in Teaching to 8th grade
science teacher, Sara Dowdy.
Salutatorian King van den Berg addressed his classmates
about the importance of friendships, experiencing the
moment, and making memories saying, “What I want to say
to the Class of 2011 today is this: take time to appreciate
everything, make memories, and don’t rush through your life.”
Daniel Schwindt spoke of passion and how it drives, enriches,
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and colors each of our lives in his valedictory address. “To my
fellow students: for four and sometimes more years we have
worked together, a microcosm of the greater Trinity family.
Remember to follow your passion and everything else will fall
into place.”
Quoting from poems, donning many different hats and
even performing magic tricks, Thaddeus Seymour inspired
graduates and delighted their families with the heartfelt
wisdom and humor of his commencement address. Seymour
urged the graduates to “keep learning” and “keep serving” after
they leave Trinity Prep. Using words from Walt Whitman’s Song
of Myself he challenged each graduate to be a “bold swimmer”
in the sea of life. As Seymour noted, his connection to the
Trinity family goes beyond that of commencement speaker.
He has been a trustee, a booster, and the grandparent of three
grads: Thad Seymour ’05, Nate Seymour ’08, and 2011’s Maddie
Seymour.
In 1978, Seymour became the 12th president of
Rollins College. During his 12-year tenure, he oversaw the
construction of the Olin Library and the Cornell Social Sciences
Building and his work enhanced the academic excellence of
the college’s liberal arts education. In 1997, Seymour and his
wife Polly were named Winter Park’s Citizens of the Year in
recognition of their outstanding service to the community.
To conclude the Commencement ceremony, John
Allen led the assembly in the singing of the Alma Mater. The
graduates then moved quickly to Senior Rock for the traditional
passing of the diplomas. Finally, with a toss of their caps into
the air, the 2011 graduates left Trinity Prep as alumni to embark
on the next exciting chapter of their lives.
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Class of 2011 Matriculation
Mahe Ali
John Allen
Rishi Bajaj
Taylor Bassett
Jeremiah Baxter
Yael Ben Tov
Andrew Block
Kyra Bloom
Cara Borowski
Jean-Pierre Bourquin
Hunter Brown
Christopher Burke
Sheridan Caldwell
Stephen Cameron
Chelsea Carrier
Carroll Samantha
Margaret Casscells-Hamby
Priscilla Castillo
Steven Cen
Whitner Chase
Alexandra Churchill
Tyler Conte
Devon Costantine
Megan Cournoyer
Lauren Covey
Cox Courtney
Celia Curtis
Kaley Deal
Tabitha Emde
Justin Felder
Jason Feldman
Kristen Felsing
Alec Fenichel
Oliver Filutowski
Race Frederick
Jennifer Frese
Andreea Gabor
Alec Gawronski
Kerry Gibbons
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Georgetown University
University of North Texas
Duke University
Birmingham-Southern College
Baylor University
Yale University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Barnard College
Florida State University
US Merchant Marine Academy
Elon University
Brown University
University of Florida
Duke University
Mount Holyoke College
High Point University
Harvard University
Davidson College
University of Northern Colorado
Boston University
Southern Methodist University
Emory University
Duke University
University of Central Florida
St. Olaf College
University of Virginia
Georgia Institute of Technology
Boston College
Auburn University
University of Chicago
Harrison Gordon
Stephen Grable
Benjamin Graef
Chloe Grandin
Samantha Halperin
Julia Harper
Kaitlyn Harrow
Ryan Hempsted
Teagan Hinderliter
Chelsie Holler
Martin Hood
Justyn Huang
Thomas Huffsmith
Kathleen Hugo
Abigail Husty
Griffin Jaworski
Adam Johnson
Meredith Johnson
Nicholas Johnson
Ryan Kaminski
Katherine Kniel
Jonathan Knudsen
Lauren Krinker
Sarah Lambert
Lexi Langs
Jesse Lerner
Deborah Li
Garrison Linn
Alexandra Livingston
Davis Luczak
Manuel Lugo
Melanie Ma
Anna Malles
Hannah Martin
Anne McCarthy
Thomas McThenia III
Garrett Mistoler
Smiti Mohan
Andrew Moharam
Louisiana State University
The University of TexasAustin
Tulane University
Clemson University
University of North Florida
Boston University
Florida International University
Auburn University
New York University
Virginia Tech
New York University
University of South FloridaTampa
The George Washington University
Furman University
New York University
Muhlenberg College
Washington University in St. Louis
Indiana University at Bloomington
Furman University
Furman University
Emory University
Gettysburg College
UNC at Chapel Hill
Washington and Lee University
Auburn University
Daniel Mundo
Carson Pace
Alexander Patel
Victoria Peralta-Rapale
Nicole Pescatore
Collin Powell
James Raleigh
Dhruv Ranadive
Michelle Raymond
Samuel Richardson
Katherine Robison
Lisa Robison
Evan Rosenberg
Kimberly Rosenthal
Montanna Saltsman
Daniel Schwindt
Madeline Seymour
Kelsey Shulman
MaryJane Simms
Christopher Snyder
Rachel Sofarelli
Bradley Stinson
Nicole Straker
Jason Strasberg
Virginia Thomas
Zachary Tippit
Alexandra Van Arsdale
King van den Berg
Noelle Vandendriessche
James Wartski
Peter Weldon
Richard Wells
Callan Wettach
Sarah Wilson
Julia Witten
Naomi Wittenstein
Ryan Wood
Kellen Wright
George Zittel
Boston College
Emory University
Auburn University
UNC at Chapel Hill
University of Pennsylvania
Furman University
West Virginia University
Auburn University
University of North Florida
University of Pennsylvania
Auburn University
Wake Forest University
Bucknell University
Elon University
Auburn University
Piedmont College
Appalachian State University
Northeastern University
Columbia University
University of Chicago
United States Military Academy
Virginia Tech
Furman University
New York University
Davidson College
UNC at Chapel Hill
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SOS
Prior to getting their diplomas, the graduates of the Class of 2011 received an
early graduation gift—the prized Trinity Prep Alumni t-shirt! The Alumni Advisory
Board members handed out t-shirts while they flipped burgers, served cake, and
welcomed the latest graduates at the annual School’s Out for Seniors Cookout and
School’s Out for Seniors
Pool Party. The party concluded with the traditional countdown to the end of the
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last day of classes for the seniors!
Class of 2011 Scholar Athletes
Back row left to right: Whitner Chase, Justin Felder, Griffin Jaworski, Tommy McThenia,
Evan Rosenberg, JP Bourquin, Sam Richardson, Ryan Wood, JJ Wartski, and Brad Stinson
Front row: Jenny Frese, Taylor Bassett, Lauren Krinker, Meg Casscells-Hamby, Noelle Vandendriessche, and Alexandra Livingston
Taylor Bassett
JP Bourquin
Meg Casscells-Hamby
Whitner Chase
Justin Felder
Jenny Frese
Griffin Jaworski
Lauren Krinker
Birmingham Southern College, Softball
US Merchant Marine Academy, Football
Harvard University, Soccer
Davidson College, Cross Country
St. Olaf College, Football
Boston College, Crew
Auburn University, Cross Country
George Washington University, Crew
Alexandra Livingston
Tommy McThenia
Sam Richardson
Evan Rosenberg
Brad Stinson
Noelle Vandendriessche
JJ Wartski
Ryan Wood
Indiana University, Crew
Washington and Lee University, Baseball
University of West Virginia, Football
University of North Florida, Track & Field
Piedmont College, Baseball
University of Chicago, Track & Field
United States Military Academy, Football
Davidson College, Baseball
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Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Jeffrey Lebensburger
Class of 1993
Trinity Prep’s Distinguished Alumni award is given annually to an
alumnus/a who demonstrates the highest Trinity Prep standards for excellence
and achievement in service to either the school or his/her community. The
presentation of the award was moved to Celebration & Reunion 2011, a fitting
start to the weekend! We were pleased and honored to offer the award to Dr.
Jeffrey Lebensburger ’93, an assistant professor in Pediatric Hematology and
Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His career is focused
on treating children with cancer and blood diseases.
After graduating from Trinity Prep in 1993, Dr. Lebensburger attended
the University of Pennsylvania. During his pre-medical studies, he reflected
on the influence of his teachers at Trinity Prep and realized his desire to give
back to the profession. He turned to his former headmaster, Jay St. John, who
hired him to teach 8th grade science at Nova Southeastern University. After
two years of teaching and coaching basketball, he continued his medical
education at Nova Southeastern University. He returned to Orlando for
Pediatric Residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children and
completed his training in Pediatric Hematology Oncology at the renowned
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Dr. Lebensburger currently is designing a study that will be conducted at
hospitals throughout the US and England to determine the best way to treat
a type of stroke in children with sickle cell anemia. He recently was selected
as a scholar for the American Society of Hematology, an international award
for young clinical investigators. He also cares for the more than 200 children
diagnosed yearly with blood diseases and cancer in Alabama. He continues
to be involved in education by lecturing medical students and residents.
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Kerry and Judi Lebensburger, Mary Lynn Kranze, Heather, son, daughter, Jeffrey, daughter, and Craig Maughan
Trinity Prep and the TPS Alumni Advisory Board honored Dr. Jeffrey Lebensburger ’93 with the presentation of Trinity Prep’s
Distinguished Alumni Award in April 2011. Headmaster Craig Maughan and Alumni Advisory Board president Frank Wright ’89
introduced both Jeff and the award to the students in an all-school assembly. Below are excerpts from Jeff ’s speech to the students,
faculty, and administration. To listen to Jeff ’s entire speech, we invite you to visit the media gallery at trinityprep.org/events
I would like to thank the Alumni Advisory Board for selecting me for this honor. I would like to tell you the two ways that Trinity
Prep shaped my career path. I really enjoyed my time at Trinity Prep: I had great friends and amazing teachers. As I looked back and
thought about all the experiences, I decided to delay admission to medical school so that I could become a teacher. I called my old
headmaster, Jay St. John, who had a position as an 8th grade science teacher available at a prep school in Ft. Lauderdale. I spent
the next two years teaching science, coaching basketball and sponsoring the Key Club. I ask you today to consider teaching both as
a profession, and also as a way to honor those teachers that inspired you while at Trinity Prep. For the teachers, I challenge you to
continue to strive to motivate your students to pursue excellence in their lives.
While I loved being a teacher, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in pediatric cancer medicine. My decision to pursue this
career was also a direct result of my experience at Trinity. When I was in 9th grade, some upperclassmen in the Key Club approached
me to go to Give Kids the World. Give Kids the World is a resort exclusively for children with life threatening illnesses, providing these
families with cottages, free Disney tickets, and plenty of activities at the resort. As members of the Key Club, we went there to plant
flowers, wash cars, and clean dishes. What I realized as a 9th grader at Trinity Prep was that helping out these children, children my
age but with life threatening diseases, provided me with a great feeling of personal worth. I knew wanted to experience this kind of
personal satisfaction on a daily basis. At that point, I decided that I want to be these children’s doctor.
I would like everyone to think about any volunteer experience or other experiences that has made you feel great about yourself.
And then think about how you could do this; feel this good about yourself every day of your life, whether it’s enjoying cleaning up a
dirty park and deciding to become an environmental lawyer or enjoying Habitat for Humanity and becoming an architect. I would
like you all to think now about an activity that you have done here at Trinity Prep that may change your life.
I have told you my dream. For me, it is being there for families when you have to break the news that their child has cancer, but
tell them that every day we are going to fight this disease together. Think about your life and what your cause will be. Think of it now
and hold on to that dream. Choose a career that makes you feel accomplished, so that even on tough days, you are proud because
of the profession you chose.
I would now like to address the upperclassman. I got involved in Give Kids the World as a 9th grader because Cathy Lo, an
11th grader I looked up to, asked me to go with her one weekend. I ask that all upperclassman, especially if you provide leadership in
community service, to get the underclassmen involved. Not just for the future of your project or club, but to inspire the future leaders
of Trinity Prep. Think of those people now in college that you looked up to and realize that you can have that same impact. Trinity Prep
provides each one of you with a great education, but Trinity Prep is more than the classroom experience. Trinity Prep’s excellence lies
with you, the students. For each new graduating class, the students provide Trinity Prep with a stronger legacy. It is your responsibility
to continue to be great. It is your responsibility to live a great life. I thank the alumni for this honor, as I know that Trinity shaped my
life for the better.
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HOMECOMING 2011
We love a family reunion—and Homecoming is the granddaddy of them all! Alumni and their families,
faculty, students, and parents kicked off the evening with a carnival, complete with food booths, face
painting, and a bounce house, and a concert—best of Alomapalooza in the baseball batting
cages—while anticipating the real kick-off against Orangewood Christian. At
the appointed time the Saints marched from the practice fields to
Hubbard Field to watch the game begin. From fans in
the stands to alumni in the end zone, everyone
had a great view of the game, the parade, the
presentation of the court, and the final score
with the Saints on top, 29-7!
Julie Walker Mandell ‘77, Allison Muller Chambers ‘77, Ryan Matthews ‘78, Ann Woodman,
Doug Woodman ‘78, Troy Deal ‘75, and Mike Prosser ‘77
Lisa Robison ‘11 and Janie Dorminy Sutton ‘82
Adam Cellini and Marissa Marchena
Former TPS football greats Ed Murphy ‘77,
Norbert Seals ‘77, Greg Miles ‘74,
Mike Prosser ‘77, Brent Matthews ‘78,
and David Gierach ‘78
Liz Lowndes McIntosh ‘78,
Diane Militoes ‘77, Brent Matthews ‘78,
Debbie Taylor Langdon ‘78, Ed Murphy ‘77,
and Mary Cochrane Smith ‘74
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Mrs. Ferrell, Courtney Gierach, Sarah Gierach,
Kelly Ferrell Gierach ‘78, and David Gierach ‘78
Jaclyn and Bevin Wesley ‘97
Dave Lilley ‘85, Rhonda Scott Conte ‘84, Mike Curran ‘84,
Paul Perkins ‘84, and Andrea Perkins
Jim Miliotes ‘81, George Miliotes ‘80, Lisa Ceely Derathe ‘83, Gerald Sutton ‘83, Crockett
Hunter ‘83, Janie Dorminy Sutton ‘82, and David Green ‘83
Mason Erwin ‘97, Hank Hornsby ‘99, and Mike Kovaleski ‘99
Tanya Plotnikoff Carpenter ‘88
and Kate Jennings Eliscu ‘88
From Coach Finnucan: Thanks to Everyone who helped make
Homecoming a great event. The afternoon Pep Rally was fantastic
and the senior boys dance was the best ever. Our student bands
showed us just how much talent we have on the campus, the Hall
of Fame inductees reminded everyone that we truly are a family,
the senior girls prevailed in powder puff, and the football team
won the game. The Athletic Booster Club put on a great Carnival
and Concert for the students, alumni, and faculty to enjoy and I
cannot thank the faculty volunteers for the water tank enough. Thanks again to everyone. Kathy
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Athletic Hall of Fame
TPS students, faculty, administration, and staff gathered mid-day on Homecoming to
celebrate the induction of five former Trinity Prep athletes into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Kathy
Finnucan and Craig Maughan paid tribute to their personal records and accomplishments as well
as their contributions to the TPS athletic program as they introduced them to the assembled.
The inductees shared reminiscences and lessons learned in their acceptance speeches, giving
the students the benefit of their stories of dedication and commitment—and some humorous
memories. After the ceremony, everyone moved onto the quad for the traditional Lunch on the
Lawn. We welcome Brent Matthews ’78, Mike Curran ’84, Aimee Nocero Lewis ’89, Jason Palma
’96, and Andrea Georoff ’01 into the Trinity Pre Athletic Hall of Fame! (For the complete speeches,
please go to www.trinityprep.org/alumni.)
Michael Curran – Class of
1984 was a four year letterman in
baseball and a 3- year starter. He was
selected as co-captain his junior year,
captain during his senior year and
helped lead the team to District Championships in 1983 & 1984. Michael had
a .352 career batting average and led
the team in RBI’s, homeruns and extra
base hits in 1982, 1983, and 1984.
In his senior year, he was selected
as the team’s Most Valuable Player
and was selected to play in the
Central Florida All-Star game. Michael
continued his athletic career at
Framingham State College where he
played baseball and was a member of
the Ice Hockey Team in 1986.
Andrea Georoff – Class of 2001 was a member of the varsity swimming team for 3
years, leading the team to 3 District Championships and 3 State Runner-Up finishes. In 1998, she
was the Individual State Champion in the 50 Freestyle
and 100 Freestyle, and was a member of the State
Champion 200 Freestyle Relay and 400 Freestyle Relay
teams. In her junior year, she swam on the State
Champion 200 Freestyle Relay Team and was 2nd in the
state in the 50 Freestyle and 100 Freestyle.
Andrea was selected to the All-County and AllCentral Florida teams in 1998, 1999, and 2000. She
currently holds the school record in the 50 Freestyle
with a time of 23.08 seconds and in the 100 Freestyle
with a time of 50.76 seconds.
She continued her athletic career at the
University of Virginia where, as a freshman, she was a
5-time ACC Champion and NCAA All-American. She
transferred to the University of Georgia in 2003 where
she was a 4-time NCAA Champion, SEC Champion,
and 2-time NCAA All-American. In 2004 Andrea was
a member of the World and American Record setting
Short Course 200 Freestyle Relay Team.
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Brent Matthews – Class of 1978 earned a total of 13
varsity letters as a member of the football, soccer and track teams.
He was a four-year starter on the football team as a running
back/defensive back. Brent was one of the leading rushers during
his career and led the team in interceptions in 1976 and 1977.
He earned All-County honors in 1975 and All-State honors in
1977. He was the co-captain of the 1977 State Runner-Up team
and named the Most Valuable Player his senior year.
A versatile athlete, Brent was a 3-year starter in soccer,
playing a variety of positions and a member of the track team
for six years. He was the 1974 District Champion in the 440
dash, setting a school record and was a member of the District
Champion 4x440 Relay. Brent competed in the 1975, 1976, and
1977 State Meets, placing in the 110 dash, 440 dash, and long
jump. Brent continued his athletic career at Wofford College and
was a member of their soccer team in 1979 and 1980.
Jason Palma – Class of 1999 was a versatile athlete earning 3 varsity letters in track and 3 in basketball. He helped lead
the track team to a State Runner-Up finish in 1998 and was the
110 High Hurdle State Champion in 1999. Jason currently holds 2
individual school records: 110 High Hurdles 14.7, 300 Hurdles 39.6
seconds, and was on the record setting 4X100 Relay team. He was
the District and Region Champion in the 110 High Hurdles in 1997,
1998, and 1999. Jason was selected to the All-Conference and AllCounty teams in 1998 and 1999, was the team’s Point Champion in
1998 and Most Valuable Player in 1999.
Jason was the point guard on the varsity basketball team
from 1997-1999 and was named the Best Offensive Player in 1997
and Co-Most Valuable Player in 1998 and 1999. Jason continued
his athletic achievements at Rhodes College and was named to
the SCAC All-Conference track team in 2000.
Aimee Nocero Lewis – Class of 1989 a member
of the Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team from 1984-1989 winning
the individual #3 singles District Championship in 1985
and team District Championships in 1986 and 1989. Aimee
played in the # 1 position in both singles and doubles her
junior and senior year and led the team to the Conference
Championship in 1989.
Aimee was named the Most Valuable Player her
sophomore, junior and senior year, selected to the AllConference Team in 1988 and 1989, earned 1st team AllCounty honors in 1988, and 1989 and was captain of the
team as a junior and senior.
In 1989, Aimee was Trinity Prep’s Female Letterwoman
of the Year and the recipient of the U.S. Army Reserve
Scholar Athlete Award. Aimee remained active in tennis
after high school, playing on the club team at the University
of Notre Dame and in USTA women’s’ leagues in Orlando.
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Nocero family with Craig
Leigh Keymont, Terri Godsell, Brent Matthews ‘78, Ryan Matthews, daughter Natalie Harris, wife
Kim Matthews and brother Tommy Matthews ‘85
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Johnson, Huskey, Conte, Curran
Paul Perkins ‘84, Mike Curran ‘84, Andy Denicole, Rhonda Scott Conte ‘84,
and Scott Sheffler ‘83
Brent Matthew ‘78, Bob Fulmer, and Terry Godsell
Andrea and TPS swimmers
Palma Family
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Jamie Kitchens ‘92, Craig Maughan, & Brian Covington ‘77
Arts Hall of Fame
Two special alumni took center stage on opening night of Rodgers and Hart’s The Boys from Syracuse—before
the curtain rose! The Patrons of the Arts staged a short ceremony and presented Brian Covington ’77 and James
Kitchens ’92, the inaugural inductees into the Trinity Prep Arts Hall of Fame, with awards for their careers in the arts.
While nominees to the Arts Hall of Fame are considered for their achievements in the arts after high school, both of
this year’s inductees spoke of how their teachers and classes at Trinity Prep helped to cultivate their artistic expressions
and to motivate them toward their careers.
Preceding the ceremony and the opening of the show, the inductees with their families, friends, and fellow
alumni gathered with members of the Patrons of the Arts for a Spring Champagne Reception. The reception included
a slide presentation of Brian and Jamie’s work, student artwork, and music from a student jazz trio—a perfect way to
celebrate our artists and the beautiful spring evening. Although there were plenty of incidences of mistaken identity
in the show, there is no question that Brian Covington ’77 and James Kitchens ’92, this year’s inductees, are true artists.
Dana and Scott Shulman
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Lisa Prast and Paula Loftus
James Kitchens ’92 is a Florida-based artist with two decades of experience
in art and metal work. In addition to his extensive studies in art, Kitchens has a
background in anthropology, quantum physics, Eastern religions, and holds a degree
in philosophy with a minor in studio art. All of these play into the artist’s visual
vocabulary through his use of symbols, colors, and natural materials on the copper
surface. Kitchens not only uses natural pigments in lieu of paint, but the artwork is
sealed with a low VOC varnish, making the work Eco-friendly.
As a student at Trinity Prep, James completed Art I, Art II, Art III independent
study, and A.P. Art. He also participated in a fellowship with art teacher Whitney
Wolf in association with the Maitland Art Center, studying bronze casting and metal
work. James’ work was represented for three years in the student art section at the
Winter Park Art Festival and won multiple awards. During his senior year, he was the
youngest award winner ever at the Maitland Art Center’s 3 X 3 show. James received
the Art Award at Trinity Prep his senior year.
At age 26 James was a full-time artist, transitioning from outdoor festivals to
high-end fine galleries. He developed a method of painting using natural pigments
on sheets of copper. James’ art has been in galleries and solo shows in cities
including Boston, Dallas, Miami, Charlotte, Taos, Asheville, Chicago, and Palm Beach.
His work is represented in private collections around the country and the world,
including Scotland, London, and the south of Spain. The art also is featured in many of the Seasons 52 restaurants nationwide.
More information about James’ work can be found at his website www.JamesKitchens.com.
Brian Covington ’77 is a principle with Ferguson & Shamamian Architects, LLP.
Brian directs the firm’s interior decoration department as well as integrates interior
architecture and decoration on many of their projects. Ferguson & Shamamiam is
widely recognized for residential design in traditional styles—from rural cottages to
country estates—including interior design and gardens.
As a Trinity Prep student, Brian designed scenery for school productions
including You Can’t Take it With You, Diary of Anne Frank, Little Mary Sunshine,
Ten Little Indians, Black Comedy, and The Boyfriend. He won the state Thespian
competition for scenery design in both his junior and senior years for A Man for All
Seasons and Androcles and the Lion, respectively.
During his freshman year at Rollins College, Brian constructed and painted
scenery for the theater productions. After 10 weeks working summer stock at The
Pocano Playhouse in PA, he returned to Orlando and designed scenery for three
of the Civic Theater mainstage productions, as well as the summer season at the
Annie Russell Theater at Rollins. He moved to NYC in 1979 and worked in various
capacities at scenic studios including two Woody Allen films, Starlight Express and
Purple Rose of Cairo, and the Circle in the Square production of Major Barbara.
He entered SUNY-Purchase and majored in scenery and costume design with
coursework in art history, modern art, and architecture. While at SUNY-Purchase,
Brian designed a production of Romeo and Juliet under guest director, Gerald Freedman.
After several more design projects at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Houston and Syracuse Opera Companies
(joint productions), Brian worked on interior design and architectural projects for Jerome Sutter. He continued work as a
consultant for other designers and began to build a clientele of his own. In 1998 Brian joined Ferguson & Shamamian. Widely
published in books and magazines, in 2003 the firm was honored with the prestigious Arthur Ross Award for Architecture from the
Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America.
Brian remembers the welcoming environment and encouragement that was so abundant at Trinity Prep. He particularly
credits his teachers Anne Juergens and Gloria Houghton who inspired him and his good friends to “go out and do things we never
would have dreamed of doing on our own.”
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Dan Iosue ‘92, Louise Sprimont Iosue ‘91, Erica Eisenberg ‘94, Jamie Kitchens ‘92,
Davina Eisenberg Spillman ‘92, Terry Hyer ‘92, Jackie Dundas Miller ‘96, and Kiley
John Williams ‘77, Mike Hansen ‘77, Brian Covington ‘77, and Bill Mims ‘74
Adam Johnson ‘11
Lisa and Albert Prast, Paul and Paula Loftus
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Elise Bloom, John Wettach ‘81, Amy Lowndes Wettach ‘80, Dan McIntosh, Brian Covington ‘77
Liz and Jim Kitchens, Shannon and James Kitchens, and Linda Kitchens
Nathan May ‘12
Marianna Wartella, Elise Bloom, and Martin Suter
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Great Golf—Golden T Style!
November’s 31st Annual Golden T Classic was a tournament of firsts: the first Golden T Classic held at the Country Club of
Orlando, the first tournament players to end the afternoon on the club’s new patio overlooking its beautiful golf course, and the
first faculty team to claim the trophy! Parents, alumni, faculty, and friends participated in this favorite event, raising funds for the
Dickinson Activity Center (DAC). Named for beloved alumnus Thomas C. Dickinson, Jr. ’74, both the tournament and the muchused athletic facility carry on an important tradition.
We wish to thank our Tournament Sponsor, Wells Fargo, for its continued and loyal support. We also thank Blue and Gold
Sponsor, Sodexo, and Hole-in-One Sponsors, Holler Hyundai and Massey Cadillac. We thank, too, Wayne Densch, Inc., Darden
Restaurants, ESPN Wide World of Sports, DiPasqua Enterprises, Rio Pinar Country Club, the Dickinson family, and Trinity Prep
Boosters as well as all of the tee sponsors and golfers for their contributions to the success of the day. There is no question that TPS
celebrated the 31st anniversary of the Golden T Classic in style!
Craig Maughan and Valerie McDonald of Wells Fargo
Winners: Jason Dowdy, Robert Gordon, Greg Musselwhite, and Dennis Herron
Doug Woodman ‘78 our MC
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Carolyn Wisniewski, Kathy Finnucan, Lois Webb, and Laura Dixon
Dave Collier ‘79, Dr. Bill Becker, Doug Lanier ‘76, and Bill Becker ‘76
David Poe ‘78 and David Gierach ‘78
Mike Kovaleski ‘99
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John Ball
Dave Lilley ‘85, Paul Perkins ‘84, Kurt Bauerle ‘84, and Jay Wettach ‘84
John Lehr, Kevin Robillard, Daniel Gavin, and Guy Butler
Tina Regan and Mary Lynn Kranze
Anne and John Sofarel
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Rawn Williams ‘84, Scott Uricchio ‘83, Brian Butler ‘83, and Domingo Sanchez
Virginia Lebioda and Jeff Sneed
Paul Perkins ‘84 and Whit Watson ‘89
Rosemary Todd and Kelly Lamoriello
Ken Margeson and John Lowndes
Rob Godwin ‘85 and Graham Dickinson ‘86
Julie and Russ Suddeth
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Bash!
Ben Newman ‘85, Christina Newman, Davina Eisenberg Spillmann ‘91, and
Francesca Asher
Tom Moss, John Morrow ‘87, Norm Warner ‘87, and Dave Mitchell ‘87
Arguably the favorite alumni event of
the year, the Bear Gully Bash didn’t disappoint!
Looking for a way to further “spice up” our nite
golf and chili cook-off event, we fiddled with the
schedule a bit. The golfers headed out just as it
got dark, and the rest of the revelers didn’t arrive
until later for the “10th Hole Party.”
The guests arrived with pots of chili and
hearty appetites to greet friends, listen to the
acoustic guitar music of Jon Messeroff ’04,
and enjoy a surprise treat from the Winter Park
Distilling Company, the first artisan micro-distiller
in the area. Owner Andrew Asher ’91 and his
wife, Francesca, greeted guests with samples of
their spirits. When the golfers returned, the party
was in full swing!
The prize for the best chili went to Ben
Newman ‘85. The foursome of Chuck Kovaleski,
Mike Kovaleski ’99, Jon Arost ’01, and Frank
Walden ’00 arrived back at the clubhouse with
winning scores. But the biggest winners of all
were the attendees of this terrific evening!
AJ Hewitt ‘07, Len Williams ‘74, Andrew Fox ‘06, and Thomas Williams ‘06
Bill and Debbie Taylor Langdon ‘78, Donnie Williams, and Allison Muller Chambers ‘77
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Chili judges Chip Wuerz, Mary Ann Straube, Steven Garnett, and Dave Ballard
Ashley Whittaker Johnson ‘97 and
Jennifer Beaman Clark ‘97
Holly Eggleston-Baker ‘83, Tim Baker, and Andrew Asher
Jon Messeroff ‘04
Chuck Kovaleski, Elizabeth Villegas, and Mike Kovaleski ‘99
Mike Prosser ‘77, Cindy Prosser, and Andy Denicole
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Weekend
Celebration and Reunion
Celebration & Reunion—we couldn’t have come up with a better name or description of this annual event!
While dedicated primarily to those alumni celebrating milestone reunions—the 10th to the 40th—alumni and faculty
of all years come out to celebrate the Trinity family in April. Celebration & Reunion 2011 honored those alumni
graduating in 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001. We also celebrated our 2011 Distinguished Alumnus, Dr.
Jeffrey Lebensburger ’93, who was introduced to the students earlier that day.
Alumni, faculty, and trustees gathered Friday night for the All Alumni Reception on the Grille patio. We invited
the families of alumni to campus on Saturday for fun, food, and games, complete with a Coach Finnucan softball
game and a Coach Denicole baseball game, as well as a bounce house and pool time for our younger guests. The
reunion classes held off-campus parties to celebrate their individual reunions Saturday night.
Save the date for Celebration & Reunion 2012—April 27-28—our next chance for celebration and reunion with
our Trinity family!
Caitlin Peterson, Tim Calloway ‘01, Lauren Ruderman Miller ‘01, Enrique Carlo,
Laura Lugo Carlo ‘01, Lisa and Ricardo Lugo ‘01
Jeff Hartman ‘81 and Norbert Seals ‘77
Saida Omarova, Alex Tiedtke, and Tricia McReynolds ‘01
Bill Holmes ‘71, Mary Pat Terry ‘71, and Ted Mayberry ‘71
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Tom Hunter ‘73 and Bill Schmidt ‘76
David Ballard and David Chai ‘00
Rachel Bierenbaum Larsen ‘91, Chris Larsen ‘91, Michele Brown
‘91, and Andrew Asher ‘91
Ryan Lefkowitz ‘93, Kerry Lebensburger, Adam Jacobson ‘93
and Heather Lebensburger
Leslie Weeks Truluck ‘76, Nick Microulis ‘77, Beth Croft Jewett ‘76, Ed
Murphy ‘77, Jeff Hartman ‘81, and Norbert Seals ‘77
Kathy Finnucan, Tabatha Gentry, Judy Rosenstock, and Trae Terry ‘98
Donnie Anthorp, Heather Telan Anthorp ‘86, Kurt Nelson ‘86,
Ben Newman ‘85, Monica Nelson, and Kareem Hariri ‘86
Terry Hunter White ‘76 and
Theresa Kohl McDonnell ‘76
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Members of Class of ’81 and their spouses: Todd and Lesli Whisenant, Jill and Jeff Hartman, Margarita Ojeda Baxter and Andy
Baxter, Jill Solomon Foley and Greg Foley, Claudia and Harry Falk, Stacey Plater Langenbahn and Tom Langenbahn, Steve Price,
John Wettach, and Amy Lowndes Wettach celebrated at Antonio’s in Maitland.
Class of ’91 Reunion Chairs Maylen Dominquez, Louise Sprimont
Iosue, Andrew Asher, and Davina Eisenberg Spillmann
Bill Ruff ‘77, Nick Microulis ‘77, Brock Magruder ‘76, and Deb Stockton ‘76
Class of ’96 Reunion Chairs Jennifer Lowndes, Angela Taglia Silliman, Jackie
Dundas Miller, Ali Shigo, and Brenda Bondesen
Sara Holmes Hogan ‘76 and Jay Miller ‘76
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Back L to R: Whitney Maughan McKnight ’01, Jessikah Byington Cook ’01,
Laura Lacy ’01, Stephanie Shinn ’01, Kate Oelschig ’05, and Natalie Zimmer ’05
Front L to R: Alex Tiedtke and Ben Walker ’01
Class of ‘01 Reunion Chairs:
Page Oelschig and Kym Lewis
Jason Steiner ‘91, Paul Emery, Dana Barker Baker ‘91, Hernan Beron ‘91
and Ryan Augustine ‘91
Class of ‘81 Reunion Chairs:
Harry Falk, Margarita Ojeda Baxter, and
John Wettach
John Gravois ‘96 and Manuel Negron ‘96
Keith Przeeclawski ’01, Lindsey Mieras, Tim Calloway ’01, Ani Rodriguez-Newbern ’01,
Scott Newbern, Erin Judge Carris ’01, and Jake Carris
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Webster Owen ‘79 and daughter
Chris Larsen ‘91 and
Rachel Bierenbaum Larsen ‘91
Jennifer Lowndes ‘96, Tim Boeth, and Derek Wolfe
Jaclyn and Bevin Wesley ‘97 and sons
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Richard George ‘86 and daughters
Louise Sprimont Iosue ‘91, Davina Eisenberg Spillman ‘91,
and Michele Brown ‘91
Eric Wilbur ‘03 , Cooper Lord, Caitlin Peterson, and Tim Calloway ‘01
Carlos Garcia ‘89 and Frank Wright ‘89
Jason Steiner ‘91, Ryan Augustine ‘91, and Tim Calloway ‘01
Andy Denicole’s players standing L to R: ________________?, Jason Steiner, Ryan Augustine, Dan Iosue, and Jeff Hartman
Seated L to R: Mike Curran ’84, Andy Denicole, and Mike Prosser ’77
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TPS alumni love a reason to gather, and the holidays offered plenty of chances! As TPS students
studied for finals, alumni stepped in with hammers and paintbrushes on Alumni Habitat Day to work on
the thirteenth TPS Habitat House. Our youngest alumni family members—those in the classes of ’07-’11—
came home after their own finals to TPS see each other and faculty members for the Young Alumni Holiday
Party. All alumni were invited to ring in the New Year early at our now traditional All Alumni Holiday Happy
Hour at Jack’s Steakhouse (chef/owner Chris Lacey ’01) late in December. And our singing and dancing
alumni celebrated the New Year with the 4th Annual Alumni Cabaret! We love family at the holidays!
‘11 Classmates Rishi Bajaj, Andrew Block, Anne McCarthy, Maddie Seymour, and Callan Wettach
Andy Penn ‘72 and Sam Meyers ‘01
Lane Mahood Epps ‘97 and Garrett Epps
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’10 Classmates Mike Michaud, Jacqueline Witt,
Morgan Herring, and Zach Weinstock
Also from the Class of ‘10 Madison Geery, Texanna Day, Megan Geery, Jillian Shuster, Geoffrey Block, and Will Brandon
Keli Mazza ‘08, Ralph Mazza, Maureen Malles ‘09, and Ed Malles
Christie Fildes ‘98 and Melinda Wimbish ‘98
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’09 Classmates Ben Richbourg,
Elizabeth McIntosh,
Annabelle Chambers, and
Meghan Brown
Akshaya Kannan, Maureen Malles, Madison Stockton,
and Stephen Casscells-Hamby from the Class of ‘09
Mehan Brown ‘09 and Hunter Brown ‘11
Morgan Herring ‘10, Emma Grauerholz-Fisher ‘10, and Casey Brown ‘10
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More ‘11 Classmates Anne McCarthy, Smiti Mohan, Callan Wettach, Melanie Ma, and Taylor Bassett
Ali Shigo ‘96, Jackie Dundas Miller ‘96, and Irene Pons ‘96
Liz McIntosh ‘78 and Sue Speicher
Schuyler Tang, Deb Costello, and Arseniy Banayev
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Danny Raleigh ’08, Daniel Johnson ’08, Brad
Johnson ’08, Christina Cook ’08, Keli Mazza
’08, and Bethany Schmidt ’08
Alex Kowaleski ’07, Matt Jacobson ’08,
and Jimmy Allen ’08
Jeremiah Baxter ‘11, Robbie Boerth, and Jay Raleigh ‘11
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Jamie Shearrow, Clayton Sheppard ‘04, and Alex Kowaleski ‘07
Alumni Cabaret 2012
Akshaya Kannan and Katie Seymour
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Peace Jam and Seminoles
Road Trip Reunions
We found alumni in three cities in the fall and spring! In
November Katie Seymour took the TPS Peace Jam Travel Team
to Tallahassee for a seminar. Current 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade
participants met Trinity Prep alumni at Chili’s in the FSU Union
to hear about life after Trinity Prep!
Our road trip reunion in Washington, DC, in January had all
of the ingredients of a perfect alumni gathering: a good base,
Dan Singhofen’s ’97 Eola Restaurant; plenty of alumni; and the
great finish of our special faculty guest, Deb Costello! Students,
young professionals, and more (ahem!) seasoned alumni
provided the perfect mix for a great evening. Yes, we have to
say it, we had a capital time!
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The DC Gang!
Fenella France, Mike Toth ‘75,
Kris Bahlke ‘04, and Tricia Moye ‘03
Clay Dickinson ‘75 and Chadd Clark ‘03
Rebecca Rosen, Donnie McCammon ‘98, and Sara Dodson ‘98
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Kimberly Cruts ‘04, Brian Dunn ‘02, Matt Despres ‘06, and Stephanie Pappas ‘04
Brett Maizel ‘10, Deb Costello, and Lauren Krinker ‘11
Dan Sutton ‘05, Lauren Pfingstag ‘03, and Mia Rommel ‘04
Peter O’Donnell ‘96, Rob Callaghan ‘96, Mason Erwin ‘97, Joe Cloyd ‘98, Dan Singhofen ‘97, and Sara Dodson ‘98
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In February the TPS Drama Club took advantage of the long
President’s Day weekend and headed up to NYC for workshops
and shows. Always looking for chances to gather with alumni,
Janine Papin organized a theater reunion at Ellen’s Stardust Diner
in midtown. The reach of TPS talent is long!
Sadie Stafford ‘06, Chase Stafford ‘05, Jamie Pittle ‘10, Chris Burke ‘11, Nick Johnson ‘11, and Adam Johnson ‘11
NYC Liza Luxenberg ‘05,
Peter Rothbard ‘05,
Elizabeth Baxa ‘05,
and Eddie Gutierrez ‘05
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Alumni Celebrate Back to School
Jackie Dundas Miller ‘96, Bevin Wesley ‘97, and Irene Pons ‘96
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Beth Croft Jewett ‘76, Jim Stockton, and Kathy Magruder
When the calendar says it’s time for back to school, we know it’s time for alumni to get together! Local alumni found
two chances to celebrate the beginning of the school year, first with a meeting in August of the Alumni Advisory Board at
Jack’s Steakhouse in Baldwin Park (chef/owner Chris Lacey ’01) to plan events for the year. We then took advantage of the
September alumni calendar and gathered at the Alumni Networking Social Wine Tasting at Tim’s Wine Market. Alumni agree—
the school year is off to a good start!
Jennifer Beaman Clark ‘97, Ashley Beaman ‘02, Jessie Van Derveer ‘02, and Mark Sperling ‘02
Brock Magruder ‘76, Bob McIntosh ‘73, Liz Lowndes McIntosh ‘78,
and Deb Sharooz Stockton ‘76
Lane Mahood Epps ‘97, Kimberly Henderson Botic ‘92, and Dan Iosue ‘92
Mike Kovaleski ‘99, Allison Pope ‘98, Jackie Dundas Miller ‘96, and Frank Wright ‘89
Pierrre Vogelbacher ‘90 and Carolyn Wisniewski
Brock Magruder ‘76, Ben Newman ‘85 and
Christina Newman
Allison Muller Chambers ‘77, Mike Prosser ‘77,
and Julie Walker Mandell ‘77
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Sam Stewart, Joe Monir, and Stephanie Dryden
Brett Maizel and Sherry Hay
Brett Durda, Erin Chew, Joe Monir, and Sam Rang
Sarah Harary, and Amaryllis Heard
Bill Personette, Erin Chew, and Susan Lilley
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Alia Poonawala ’07
Alia Poonawala ’07
graduated from Carnegie
Mellon University on May 15,
2011. Alia was chosen to give
the Student Commencement
Address at the graduation
ceremony. Following is the text
of her speech. Alia graduated
from CMU with a BSA in
Biological Sciences and Drama.
She is in New York City pursuing
a career in the culinary, theatre,
and travel world.
Close your eyes. No really, go ahead. Close your eyes. I want you to think of your heart. And while your attention is on that
beautiful, 4-chambered muscle, I want you to think of one thing that makes it beat wildly, without reason.
One thing that makes you deliriously happy. Whatever it is, I want you to hold on to it right now. Keep it close.
Now look around. Your families are supporting you from behind, you are sitting amongst some of the truest friends you’ll ever
have, and your advisors and faculty lead you from up here. What has brought you to this point?
Our graduation day from a wonderfully curious place. CMU. Home of witty t-shirts, LAN parties, & steam tunnels. To my
Portal fans out there, where the cake is a lie…We have Wean Hall, whose transformation to Optimus Prime is nearly complete. You
can find our students cluster-hopping on the weekends.
Performing on Broadway or building robots who go where no human has ventured before. We are surrounded by people
who care. Our staff, our administration, and our professors, some so passionate about teaching, that in moments of academic
reverie, they smear chalk all over their clothes because they could care less about the eraser. What a home we’ve had these past
few years.
And now… it’s time to go. You may not find such whimsicality or passion in the real world. In fact you’ll find a lot of bores
and boxed thinkers. But that’s not our thing. My dear nerds, its our turn to take CMU to the rest of the world.
“My heart is in the work.” How many times have you heard it, for goodness sake? “My heart is in the work.” Good. Keep it
there. And take it everywhere you go. The world needs you and your heart. Fundamentally, it is the center of love. And if you
think of some of the happiest moments in your life. Or at CMU. Who were they with?
So albeit over-said, it’s over-said for a reason. Stay in touch. Today, make a promise to yourself and your friends. And say.
“Bob! If we lose contact 10 years from now, 50 years from now, try and find me!” After all, we’ve got Facebook. So call each other
up one evening and remember the halcyon (and hellish) days that you spent together.
Fundamentally, your heart carries truth. French Philosopher Pascal once said: “The heart has its reasons, which reasons knows
nothing of!” So maybe you yearn to do something remarkable, to be someone special. Why not? What’s holding you back?
Doubt? Fear? Failure? It happens. Get over it.
Think of the things you want to accomplish in your lifetime. Small, big. Don’t be afraid of getting it wrong. That’s silly. You will.
And then you try again and you get it right. Take chances, my friends. ‘Cause nothing big or wonderful or beautiful or epic ever
came out of playing it safe and following the rules. Be like Edison, who got it wrong 700 times before he made it work. Remember
that every time you switch on a light.
My dear friends, trust that your heart possesses brilliant instinct. Ever heard of the paralysis of analysis? Just do it. Do you
want something? ASK FOR IT. You’ll be amazed at how people respond. “Leap and the net will appear.” Ever heard of the all or
nothing Law? A little fact about the heart,
unlike skeletal muscle, the heart functions on a physiological principle called
“The All or Nothing Law,” and that is, each time it contracts, it does so with ALL of its force. Once it is set in motion, it cannot
stop. All or nothing. Let that propel you in all that you do.
Where will I end up? you may ask. That, I cannot say. But I can tell you where it begins. Right here (gesture), Right here.
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With hammers, nails, and paint brushes, alumni found two dates—one in the spring and one
in the fall—to join Trinity Prep students as they worked on their 12th and 13th Habitat houses.
The alumni crew iwth Hal George
Alumni Day
Alex Kowaleski ‘07
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Mike Kovaleski ‘99
Keli Mazza ‘08
Back at Habitat--Zach Weinstock ‘10
Bevin Wesley ‘97
Julie Walker Mandell ‘77
Jaclyn Wesley
In memoriam
Gloria Rockwood Houghton, beloved TPS teacher from
1971 through 1979, died September 16, 2011.
Gloria taught British literature and humanities classes at Trinity
Prep, but her teaching and influence extended far beyond the
classroom. She escorted groups of students (even the soccer team!)
on trips from New York City to England to the Soviet Union, and she
sponsored Trinity Prep’s Literary Society and its literary magazine,
Jabberwocky.
Her students loved her and shared some of their thoughts and
memories of her upon her death. Terri Noyes Dombroski ’81 wrote, “I
adored her, and I relate stories about her class to my kids often!” Tom
Croft ’80 shared,” She made an impact on many lives and was such a
special teacher.” Leigh Pirino Rye ’80 offered, “She was so awesome!“
Paul Swett ’78 contributed, “What a blessing she was to so many
of us over the years at Trinity and in the community!” “She will be
greatly missed. I have many fond memories!” said former student and
colleague Bill Stewart ’79. Cherie Rosemond ’73 wrote, “I remember
Ms. Houghton well...with a gleam in her eye and lots of ideas for fun!”
Of Gloria, Canon Hay wrote these words in his book, A Dream Realized:
A Very Special Lady
She made Trinity a fun place to be. She was able to inspire her students with love of great
literature of the ages. Characters came alive, literally. Each year, under her direction, Trinity held
a Shakespeare Festival, complete even to mead and characters in full costume. It can be safely
said that there was never a dull moment in her classes. Her love for her students extended to every
aspect of their lives. Most particularly she is remembered for her boundless energy which took her
to the ends of the Earth, by dogsled, if necessary. In so many ways, Gloria Houghton made Trinity
what it is today.
Brian Dwight Abner ’80
June 15, 2011
Gail Crumley Barley ’75
June 17, 2011
Elizabeth Gaines Henry ’82
June 17, 2011
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Class Notes
Class of ’77 members Allison Dickinson, Amy Warren Beaty, Cathy Fenner, Sheri Saxon Foah, Lynn Croft Reeves, Julie Walker Mandell,
Kerry Fugelberg Barr, Allison Muller Chambers, Angela Crenshaw Cox, and Lisa Royer Lucky gather for a reunion at New Smyrna Beach
1972
Molly Bush Pflueger and husband Rob enjoyed 2 trips last summer as they chaperoned son Miles ’12 with a group of TPS
students in Italy, then traveled to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands with sons Hunter ’06, Grady ’08, and Miles. Molly is currently
running an “extreme make over” project after buying the house next door. She stays very busy with photography and her art and
has more trips planned for the near future.
1974
Charles H. “Chuck” Webb has been selected by the members of
the Manatee County Bar Association as its President Elect. Chuck
has retired as a Colonel after 31 years of service in the U.S. Marine
Corps and U.S. Army Reserve and is currently the Chairman of the City
Commission and Deputy Mayor of the City of Anna Maria, Florida. He
is a partner in Webb, Wells and Williams, P.A. practicing in real estate;
business litigation; environmental and land use law; and wills, trusts
and estates.
Len Williams was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Award at the
Annual Boy Scouts Dinner June 10, 2011.
1977
Matt Stevens is in the construction management program at the
University of Florida pursuing his Ph.D. in International Construction
Management.
1980
George Miliotes is the master sommelier at The Capital Grille in
Orlando. The Capital Grille was featured as the “Critic’s Choice” for the
best wine list in the Orlando Sentinel.
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Len Williams ‘74 and Marilyn Mycoff Williams ’74
Brian Butler ’83 presents the Brown University
Book Award to Claire Fenichel ’12
Dennis Herron and Deacon Linda Brondsted present the Frits
Brondsted Award to Anne McCarthy ’11
1982
Philip Brill is a Navy Reservist having just completed a
year mobilization assigned as the Officer in Charge of an
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle detachment supporting Operation
Enduring Freedom and Army forces in Afghanistan. The
previous two and half years Philip was on Active Duty for
Special Work; first as the Officer in Charge for the NAVAIR
Special Surveillance Programs Research, Development, Test
and Evaluation (RDT&E) facility on the Yuma Proving Grounds
in AZ, and then as the Officer in Charge of the Training
facility on the Yuma Proving Grounds. Philip reports that,
“it has been a very interesting and rewarding last few years
developing and fielding new equipment for the troops
deployed to the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters of operation.
I was pleased to be able to deploy with equipment that was
developed while I ran the RDT&E facility and the personnel
who trained during my stint as the Training Officer.” Phil
returned from Afghanistan in November.
Elisabeth Scholes Epel and husband, Jason, live in San
Diego, CA. Elisabeth and Jason have two children, Sarah (8)
and David (5). Elisabeth reports that they keep her busy,
along with her mediations for the court and community
and volunteer work for the Lions. As for San Diego Elisabeth
says, “it is like Orlando minus the heat and humidity. We live
a short distance from the beach. The people here are nice,
which reminds me of home.”
Lisa Ceely Derathe teaches ESL at Robinson High School
in Tampa and is the girls and boys golf coach. Husband
Philippe retired from the French Army and will be looking
for a job in Tampa. Daughter Charlotte graduated from
Salem College with a degree in International Business and is
working in Boston. Son Ben is in his second year at the Naval
Academy and majoring in Political Science. Son Thomas
graduated from Plant High School and is a freshman at FSU.
Lisa reports, “We are enjoying being empty nesters!”
1984
Terrell T. “Red” Baker and
wife Mairead MacCarthy
have moved to Lexington,
KY after living in New
Mexico for 12 years. Red
is a professor and chair of
the Forestry Department at
the University of Kentucky,
and Mairead is the Business
Manager for Christ the
King School. They have 3
children, MacCarthy (12),
Maeve, Brynn, and MacCarthy
Maeve (4), and Brynn (4).
Red reports that everyone is happy to be closer to family and
friends throughout the region.
1983
Chris Catron and his family moved back to the United States
from Germany after three years. Chris and his family travelled
extensively throughout Europe and central Eurasia covering
more than 22 countries including such tourist destinations
as Dushanbe, Astana and Tashkent. Chris reports, “I am
enjoying spending time with my family back in Bristow,
Virginia, and now only travel for pleasure. Most recently
we took a quick ‘vacation’ to Disney World so we could run
at Disney’s marathon weekend. I completed the Goofy
Challenge (running the half marathon on Saturday and the
full marathon on Sunday) along with my oldest son Mitchell,
while my youngest son, Zachary, completed his first half
marathon. None of this could have been possible with the
support from my wife of 25 years, Debbie.” The Catron family at Walt Disney World’s Marathon Weekend
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Class Notes
1985
Ben Newman has been appointed to serve on the Federal
Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) in Florida. This
statewide panel is responsible for selecting nominees
for presidential appointments to federal judgeships, U.S.
attorneys and U.S. marshals. Ben was appointed to the
position by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL).
1988
Lauren Greenbaum Dahl is a Licensed Clinical Social
Worker (LCSW) and has had her own practice for the last four
years. Lauren works with teens, couples, and adults and is
trained in trauma treatment. Lauren’s husband, Dave, also
works in the mental health field, and they live in Hillsboro, OR.
Lauren looks forward to her 25th Reunion next year!
Stacey Wright, Susan Smith, and Nicole Ledbetter ’00
volunteer at the Trinity Tribute)
and have been doing lots of traveling all over the Carolinas
and Virginia. Life is good for the French Family!”
Chris Larsen and a friend started a fair trade company in NC,
www.PocketDisc.com. The company and its flagship creation,
the Pocket Disc, have taken off with sales to more than
2,000 stores in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Japan. Chris
has “left the day job” to take it over. He and his wife, Rachel
Bierenbaum Larsen have moved to San Cristobal, Mexico to
work with Mayan artisans on designs for his discs. Rachel left
her position as Assistant District Attorney in Durham, NC, and
is now home schooling daughters Hannah (11) and Ellie (7)
and taking over the company’s social media work.
1992
Krista Bump, Taylor and Jack Bump, John Bump is
holding D’avieon Bump
1990
Krista Kranze Bump—Adoption News! The Bump family is
thrilled to welcome new family member D’avieon Bump!
Chris Sheedy graduated in December from UCF with a
master’s degree in Real Estate.
Daniel Sieger—Wedding News! Daniel married Andrea De
Marco at the Deerfield Beach Country Club in April. The
couple spent their honeymoon in Thailand and Hong Kong.
Daniel is an anesthesiologist and Andrea is an executive for
Celebrity Cruise Lines. They live in Boca Raton, FL.
1991
Kristi Ballard French finished her first term of her master’s
program with Nova Southeastern University, pursuing a
degree in mental health counseling. Daughter Charli started
kindergarten in the summer (year round school) and Kristi
writes, “So far, so good! We are still thrilled to be back in NC
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Joel Jutagir, owner of Metro Skateshop in Pleasant Hill, CA,
has a YouTube channel where roughly 15,000 subscribers
tune in to see him and his friends demonstrate skateboarding
tricks. Users of the popular channel selected Joel to be a
part of the YouTube NextUp program, which was featured
on the front page of USA Today in June. As a winner Joel,
received $35,000 as well as training on everything from
lighting a scene to marketing a brand. “YouTube isn’t just
a video platform; it’s really a social networking site, a place
to show like-minded people what you’re up to,” said Joel
in the interview with USA Today. YouTube “has become so
convinced that grassroots content creators such as Jutagir are
the key to this metamorphosis” that it sent Joel and 24 others
to its first-ever Creator Camp in New York. Joel said of the
camp, “Getting together like this made me see that if I want it
badly enough, making videos can be a way of life.”
1995
Kimberly Wieland—Wedding News! Kimberly married Adam
Wahl, III in Wilmington, DE.
1996
Wendy Lewis—Wedding News! Wendy and Brian Cronin
were married on the beautiful beach of Negril, Jamaica in
October. Her brother, Scott Lewis ’98, was a groomsman.
Jackie Dundas Miller—Birth News!
1997
Anika Alarakhia—Birth News!
1998
Natalie Casp Gominger—Birth News!
Natalie reports that she and Derek
welcomed their daughter in August, and
they “are so in love with her!” Natalie
graduated from law school with honors in
May from the University of North Carolina
- Chapel Hill.
Kristen Guttmann and JJ Dickey—
Wedding News! Kristen and JJ were married in October,
and Scott Lewis ’98 officiated. Kristen and JJ will move back
to Orlando from Boston in May after JJ completes his last
semester of law school.
Miles Polaski—Wedding News! Miles married Chelsea
Marcantel in November at her family home in Louisiana.
1999
Eli Alper—Wedding News! Eli and Rachel Goldman were
married in July in Washington, D.C. Wedding attendants
included Sumi Padmanabh `99, Matthew Hoepner `99,
Gideon Alper `02, and Moriah Alper `05. Michael Kiser `99
and Michael Hoepner `95 attended.
Daniel Suh—Birth News! Daniel sent birth news of son John
and writes that, “Our 3 year old Isabelle is a great help and
excited for John to grow up so they can play together.”
2000
Daniel Alain Gerscovich graduated from the University of
South Florida College of Medicine and began his residency
in orthopedic surgery in July at the George Washington
University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Lisa Frenkiel ’02 working with students in Israel)
Ricardo Lugo graduated in May from Meharry Medical
College in Nashville, TN. Ricardo started his residency
in Internal Medicine at the Hospital of the University of
Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, and hopes to obtain a
fellowship in Gastroenterology afterwards.
Whitney Maughan McKnight teaches 9th, 10th, and 12th
grade English and coaches volleyball at Beaver Country Day
School in the Boston suburb of Chestnut Hill, MA. She also
began her first year as the school’s 9th grade dean.
2002
Lisa Frenkiel wrote in September, “I am living and
volunteering in Gedera, Israel (about 40 miles south of Tel
Aviv) for five months working with a grassroots social action
program called Yahel. I tutor English to Ethiopian Jews,
study Hebrew, assist with the organization’s philanthropic
initiatives, work in community gardens and various other
urban renewal projects, and volunteer with neighborhood
youth activities. I’m living with 7 other young people from
all over the world. It’s a truly immersive and hands on
experience!”
M. Todd Reid is in his second year at Columbia University
working on his MBA.
Kimberly Beaman Rios—Birth News!
Anna Stern Serviansky—Wedding News! Anna
Stern married Daniel Serviansky at the Waldorf Astoria
Orlando. Anna and Daniel celebrated the happy occasion
with dear friends from Trinity Prep. Daniel is from Miami,
but the couple met in Manhattan where Anna is an attorney
specializing in commercial real estate and Danny is in real
estate investing. They currently live in Manhattan. Katie Stockhammer—Wedding News! Katie married
Joseph DeSimone in Montauk, NY. Katie works for Stony
Brook University as a Director of Development for the Arts. Joseph works for Lacrosse Unlimited. 2001
Mackenzie Dickey—Wedding News!
Lindsey von Weller ’99 and Jason Palma ’99 in front of the Opera
House and Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia
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Class Notes
Nell Robinson—Wedding News!
Katie Gordon—Wedding News! Katie Gordon married
Will Durkee in Costa Rica in April. Katie writes that she
and Will met as student-athletes at the University of
Virginia and now reside in Miami, FL. Katie is a fourth
year medical student at the Miller School of Medicine
at the University of Miami and will graduate in May
2012.
TJ Hickman completed the fire academy last year
and began his job as an EMT with the Reedy Creek
Fire Department. Future plans include becoming a
firefighter. Josh Palma, a competitive wakeboarder, is the stunt
double for actor Sinqua Walls in the movie “Shark
Night 3D,” which opened September 2. “I worked with
some incredible people who really took me under
their wing during production. The stunt team and the
stunt coordinator (Jeff Dashnaw) have all continued to
mentor me and are constantly providing me with invaluable
advice and direction. I’m actively looking for more stunt work
and just recently joined SAG which will hopefully provide
more opportunities as well.” Much of Josh’s time, however,
is still dedicated to wakeboarding and training as well as
working in R&D with several of his sponsors (MasterCraft
Boats, CWB Board Co., Alpinsestarts, Electric Visual, and
Buywake.com). Josh starts a wakeboard tour here in Orlando
April 11-14, 2012 at Orlando Watersports Complex. “This year
on tour will be especially busy as I was recently cast for an
MTV reality show entitled ‘Wake Brothers.’” Brandon Mitchell, Linda Nguyen, and Obehi Irumodomon, all Class of ‘03
2003
Jessie Rosenberg—Wedding News! Jessie graduated from
St. George’s University Medical School in Grenada in June
and married husband Francis a week later. Francis Hoang is a
JD,MD from San Jose, CA, and the two met in medical school.
The ceremony and reception were at the Gaylord Palms
Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. “I am happy to say that eight
years after my TPS graduation, my very best friends from
Trinity were there to celebrate with us.” Jessie is involved in
medical academic research and also applying for a pediatrics
residency program. Francis is a first year
pediatric resident at Sinai Hospital of
Baltimore. The couple lives in Baltimore,
Maryland. 2004
Kyle Chance—Wedding News!
Clarissa Owens and Jonathan
Detzel—Wedding News!
Mariah Hoover—Wedding News! Mariah
married Kehl Mandt from Alexandria, VA
in Orlando. Nancy Demetree Nort ‘04 was
a bridesmaid. The ceremony was held
at Park Lake Presbyterian Church, and
the reception was at Orlando Science
Center where Mariah spent many days in
her younger years. The couple moved
to Houston, TX where Mariah is working
for Shell on LNG plant design and
Kehl is finishing his master’s degree in
International Relations.
Josh Palma ’02, photo credit: Garrett Cortese
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Mia Rommel ‘04 with President Bush
Carina Luisa Gerscovich earned her master’s degree in
Public Administration at the University of South CarolinaCollege of Charleston with a Certificate in Arts Management.
Mike de Boer ‘05 with Ed Malles on a campus visit
Ryan Truchelut—Wedding News!
2005
Gabriella Hancock graduated in the summer from the
University of Florida with a master’s degree in applied
physiology and kinesiology with a concentration in
biobehavioral science. Her thesis was entitled: The Impact of
Emotions and Predominant Emotion Regulation Technique
on the Cardiac and Motor Mechanisms Underlying Expertise
in Driving. Gabriella presented her master’s material at the
5th International Summer School on Aviation Psychology
at the University of Graz in Austria during the summer, as
well as at the National Convention for the Society of Human
Performance in Extreme Environments in Las Vegas, NV in
September. Her work was also accepted for presentation
at the triennial 18th World Congress on Ergonomics/
International Ergonomics Association Conference in Recife,
Brazil, February 2012. Gabriella has begun her doctoral
studies in Applied Experimental and Human Factors
Psychology at the University of Central Florida where she
is also an instructor, teaching a course called Science and
Pseudoscience in Psychology.
Sharyn with her siblings, Thomas Regan ’09 and Patricia Regan ’05,
and her high school classmate and best friend, Lisa Frenkiel ’02.
Sharyn Regan graduated from Rollins Crummer
Graduate School of Business with her master’s degree in
Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing,
Management, and Entrepreneurship.
2006
Doug Gordon graduated from Rhodes College with a Master
of Science Degree in accounting in May. Doug is an internal
auditor for International Paper and lives in Memphis, TN.
Doug Gordon at graduation
Emerson Storm Fillman Richards graduated from the
University of Florida in May with a double major in English
and Medieval and Early Modern Studies summa cum
laude and magna cum laude, respectively, and a minor
in geography. Emerson was elected to Phi Beta Kappa
and Phi Kappa Phi and was a Fulbright finalist for study in
England. She also presented one of her honors theses at the
Conference of English Literature and Language in Joliet, IL,
and again at the International Congress of Medieval Studies
in Kalamazoo, MI. Emerson began her master’s program in
English at UF last fall.
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Class Notes
Christina Rinaldi (at right with Janine and James)
graduated cum laude with a B.S. in psychology May
2011, and James Rinaldi graduated cum laude with a
B.S. in mechanical engineering and a minor in dance in
December 2010. Janine Papin is their proud mom!
Alex Kowaleski won the Davidson College Kendrick Kelley
award for the best senior history thesis. Alex graduated in
May and is pursuing his Ph.D. in meteorology at Penn State
University.
Andrew Hicks ’07 and Marissa Hicks ’09 at Andrew’s graduation from the
University of Pennsyvania
2007
Andrew Hicks graduated from the University of
Pennsylvania in May with a BSE in Bioengineering. He stayed
at UPenn for another year and completed a master’s degree
program in bioengineering as well. Andrew will begin work
at Pascal Metrics in D.C. this June.
Charles Fiodor Nadd graduated with honors from the
United States Military Academy on May 21, 2011, and was
sworn in that afternoon as a Second Lieutenant. Charles
Fiodor won the Thompson Family Memorial Award for best
writing over the four-year curriculum. His final semester at
West Point concluded with two senior theses projects in
his majors of history and American politics. Charles Fiodor
reports, “Immediately following graduation from the US
Military Academy, the Army grants new Second Lieutenants
60-days of leave to relax, refit, and prepare for the start
of their careers. I spent the first month of this time on an
epic road trip with my good friend from high school, Alex
Kowaleski, and a fellow West Point grad on a 27-day tour
of the western United States that we dubbed the “Greatest
Country in the World Tour. After another month at home
in Orlando, I packed a U-Haul for the trip to Fort Rucker,
Alabama, where I am preparing to start the intensive 12-18
month curriculum of helicopter flight school—I could not be
more fired up for this new adventure!”
Tyler Reynolds (cover photo) graduated from Elon University
in May with a BS degree in business entrepreneurship and
a minor in philosophy. Currently Tyler works as a sales
consultant for Restaurant.com in Denver.
Caroline Ryan graduated in May from the University of
Tennessee with a Bachelor of Business Administration in
Marketing degree with a collateral in International Business
and a minor in Retail and Consumer Sciences.
Stephanie Wells and John Shackelford—Wedding News!
Chris Wideman ’08, Janine Papin, and Lexi Pappas ’07 at a performance
of the TPS Summer Intensive production of “Hairspray”
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2008
Keli Mazza was a production assistant for The Voice auditions
while they were in Orlando last summer. Chosen as one of
nine from a group of fifty possible assistants, Keli delivered
contestants to their auditions and was production assistant
to the vocal coach. Keli reports that it was great fun!
2009
Stephen Casscells-Hamby, a junior at the University of
North Carolina, was an intern for Senator Marco Rubio
in Washington, D.C. last summer. Stephen also interned
for Voloridge Investment Management, LLC, working on
marketing campaigns and IB transaction data analysis.
Stephen is majoring in business and is a Senior Resident
Advisor.
Jordan Davis received a summer internship from the
psychology department at Stanford. A very competitive
internship, it was awarded to only 15 students. Jordan has
been “running” research for the psychology department
since the second quarter her sophomore year and was asked
by her mentor to prepare the questions for her research
and to administer the research on her own. Jordan also
received a Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence at the
Black Community Services Center Annual Academic and
Community Awards Ceremony at Stanford University in May.
James Everett was cast as Sweeney Todd in Stanford
University’s Ram’s Head Theatrical Society’s production of
the same name last spring. Eliana Cormona wrote in The
Stanford Daily, “Everett’s Sweeney was a wholly imposing one,
and his voice carried a deep, ringing timbre that forced the
audience to provide their full attention. High points to look
out for: Lovett and Sweeney’s playful duet, “A Little Priest” was
Sondheim at his best; the joyful mood that Everett and Haas
create is wholly infectious, and Everett’s all-consuming rage
in “Epiphany” is genuinely believable.”
Andrew Michael Matthews, a junior and finance major
at Texas Christian University, interned with Morningstar
Financial in Madrid, Spain this past summer.
Jonathan Yergler, a junior at Princeton, was an intern
with the marketing department of a law firm during the
summer. He also was a counselor at several fencing camps
on the Princeton campus. Jonathan traveled to Korea with
his fencing team in August to participate in an invitational
tournament. While abroad, Jonathan visited friends in several
countries including China, France, and the Czech Republic.
Jonathan is a psychology major.
2010
Austin Burket attended the Orfeo International Music
Festival in Vipiteno, Italy, performing on violin and tympani.
He won the Strings Division of the Orfeo International Music
Competition for his performance on violin. Austin also
attended the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Leadership Institute 2011
held at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, as
the Secretary of Stetson University’s chapter. He performed
on drums in Trinity Prep’s summer production, Hairspray.
Austin ended his summer as the concertmaster of the Wayne
Densch Performing Arts Center production of Ragtime,
a fundraising effort for the Seminole County Repertory
Company, combining a large orchestra, soloists and the
Central Florida Community Choir. All performers donated
their time and talents. Brett Durda, (below) a sophomore at Jacksonville University,
was awarded 2010-2011 Academic All Conference Honors
and was on the 2010 Pioneer Football League Honor Roll.
Brett plays on the defensive line.
Austin Burket ’10 at the Orfeo International Music Festival in Italy
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Class Notes
Bill Milsten, Holly Pappafotis ‘09, Charles Fiodor Nadd ‘07, Justin Raab ‘09, Ari Hoffman ‘06, and James Wartski at Charles Fiodor’s
graduation from Westpoint
Kyra Hartog ’10 and a fellow intern are securing a tiger shark
that was caught and released for research and educational
purposes for the RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation program.
Kyra Hartog is a sophomore at the University of Miami
with a double major in marine science and biology. On the
pre-veterinary track, Kyra has been interning in the RJ Dunlap
Marine Conservation Program for two years. “The goal of the
program is to educate the public about the importance of
sharks in ocean ecosystems and introduce them to the way
in which we do shark research. We take students (anywhere
from high school to graduate school) out on the boat with us
and they are able to assist us in our research as well as learn
more about the importance of sharks.”
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Sean Karson ’10, sophomore at MIT, is pictured with Amarylis
Heard and Annette Galindo at the Top of the Hub in Boston
Chelsi Woodruff and her team
Christine Pappas, a sophomore at Brown University, assists
the Theater Department at The Wheeler School by helping
90 fourth and fifth graders learn vocals and choreography
for a musical each semester. Additionally, she is teaching
an elementary school chorus class. She also is the Business
Manager for the Higher Key, Brown’s only coed a cappella
group. They will be giving a master class at Trinity Prep as
well as performing at an assembly in March. Christine still
is playing her viola as a member of one of Brown’s string
quartets.
Chelsi Woodruff, a sophomore at FSU, placed 13th in the
mile at the Auburn Indoor Invitational in January and 39th
in the 6000m at the ACC Championships in October. Also
in October, Chelsi placed 86th in the NCAA Pre-Nationals in
the 6000m and placed 6th in the 5000m at the FSU Seminole
Invitational in September.
Jamie Pittle ‘10, Kyra Hartog ‘10, and Austin Burket ‘10 in orchestra for TPS
Summer Intensive of Hairspray
JJ Wartski ’11 pictured with brother Michael ’15 and Charles Fiodor
Nadd ’07 at the Army/Navy game in November.)
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Wedding Album
Andrea De Marco to Daniel Sieger ’90
April 9, 2011
Mackenzie Dickey ’01 to Eric Jellum
January 14, 2012
Rachel Goldman to Eli Alper ’99
July 3, 2011
Katie Gordon ’02 to Will Durkee
April 2011
Kristen Guttmann ’98 to JJ Dickey ’98
October 8, 2011
Mariah Hoover ’04 to Kehl Mandt
December 30, 2011
Allison Hux to Kyle Chance ‘04
April 2, 2011
Chelsea Marcantel to Miles Polaski ’98
November 11, 2011
Clarissa Owens ’04 to Jonathan Detzel ‘04
April 17, 2011
Nell Robinson ’04 to Javier Gonzalez
June 18, 2011
Jessie Rosenberg ’03 to Francis Hoang
June 18, 2011
Erica Staehling to Ryan Truchelut ’04
August 7, 2011
Anna Stern ’00 to Daniel Serviansky
June 19, 2011
Katie Stockhammer to Joseph DeSimone
November 5, 2011
Kimberly Wieland to Adam Wahl, III
October 16, 2011
Stephanie Wells ’07 to John Shackelford ’07
October 15, 2011
Ryan Truchelut and Erica Staehling
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Clarissa Owens and Jonathan Detzel
Daniel Sieger and Andrea De Marco
Nell Robinson with TPS attendants including Carolyn Robinson ’00, Katie Gordon
Durkee ’02, Ashley Beaman ’02, Cristina Cambo ’03, and Amelia Williams’03
Nell Robinson and Javier Gonzalez
Chelsea Marcantel and Miles Polaski
Rachel Goldman and Eli Alper
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Francis Hoang and Jessie Rosenberg
Kehl Mandt and Mariah Hoover
Alumni at the rehearsal dinner, L to R: Doug Gordon ’06, Katie Gordon ’02,
Rori Gold ‘02, Abby Zimmerman ’02, and Ashley Beaman ’02
Katie Gordon and Will Durkee
Mackenzie Dickey and Eric Jellum
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Katie Stockhammer to Joseph DeSimone
Pictured from left to right are Kimberly Beaman Rios ‘00, Laura Johnson ‘00,
Jaimie Johnson ‘00, Anna Stern ‘00, Daniel Serviansky, Carolyn Robinson ‘00)
and Melissa Stern ‘08
Daniel Serviansky and Anna Stern
L to R: Hayes Hassett, Breck (Dickey) Hassett ‘94, Mackenzie (Dickey) Jellum ‘01, Trayanna Whiting,
Nicole (Race) Turman ‘98, Lisa Gentry, Kristen (Guttmann) Dickey ‘98, Scott Lewis ‘98, J.J. Dickey ‘98,
Andrew Strecker ‘98, Brian Gourley, Mack Whiting, David Leli ‘98, and Brent Guttmann ‘02
Kristen Guttmann and JJ Dickey
TPS alumni at Wells/Shackelford wedding!)
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TPS Baby Book
Lucian Alexander
February 19, 2011
Sarah Edson Sossong ’96 and Anthony Sossong
Isabella Alarakhia
February 21, 2011
Anika Alarakhia Bakker ’97 and Shawn Bakker
Ryan Matthew
May 2, 2011
Sandra Valbuena Clancy ’91 and Matthew Clancy
Avery Taylor
May 7, 2011
Leigh George McAuliffe ’02 and Michael McAuliffe
John
June 8, 2011
Elizabeth and Daniel Suh ’99
Colton Christopher
August 6, 2011
Jackie Dundas Miller ’96 and Eric Miller
Ryan Clancy
Claravenia Adelle
August 10, 2011
Natalie Casp Gominger ’98 and Derek Gominger
Olivia Daisy
September 14, 2011
Kimberly Beaman Rios ‘00 and Eric Miller
Vivienne Kraft
October 22, 2011
Elizabeth and Andrew Seibert ’98
Ford Anthony
November 4, 2011
Medea and Bruce Harris ‘86
Lleyton K
February 24, 2012
Paetra Terry Brownlee ‘00 and Michael Brownlee ‘00
John and Isabelle Suh
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Vivienne Seibert
Olivia Rios
Lucian Sossong
Isabella Alarakhia
Claravenia Gominger
Ford Anthony
Colton Christopher
Lleyton K
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Alums on Campus
Alumni Bring Something Special Back to Campus
Alumni play a unique role with Trinity Prep’s current students. With their relationships to the faculty and the school, and their
experience in education and careers, alumni share their life adventures with the students as they share common ground. And
students are eager to share what life is like on today’s Trinity Prep campus!
Visitors last spring and fall included
Sam Saunders
’06, who offered Ralph Mazza’s sports media class a unique
opportunity to hear how he moved from college to professional
golf. The students had the chance to question Sam in an interview
format. They wanted to know everything from, “Other than golf,
what was your favorite sport at Trinity?” (basketball) to “What part
of your golf game are you working on?” (putting). Sam described
in detail his love of golf and his desire to succeed in the game, as
he communicated his work ethic and his drive to improve. He
told the students, “As demanding as playing in the [PGA] tour is,
it’s what I’ve always dreamed of doing.”
Charles Fiodor Nadd ’07 visited both the Middle School and
Upper School last spring. As a fourth year student at the USMA, he discussed
what that path involves and requires. To Mr. Ballard’s civics class, Charles
Fiodor talked about life at the academy—his training, his studies, and his
travels. He energized the students with his enthusiasm and passion for his
own path as he related it to what the students were learning. He ended
his presentation with several bits of encouragement including, “Don’t let
anyone tell you you can’t do something—especially if it’s the right thing
to do.” “Manners matter—know where you are and who you are dealing
with.” “Nothing is ever as bad as it seems; nothing is ever as good as it
seems.” And, “Stop making excuses: you’re never too young to live your
dreams—you always can do one more thing!”
Mike Toth ’75, a frequent visitor to campus, spoke to Deb
Costello’s leadership class about his career in the CIA. A history major
at Wake Forest University with an interest in international affairs,
Mike applied to the agency upon his graduation. Working for the
federal government afforded Mike a life of world travel and unique
perspectives, making his classroom presentations on his visits to
campus interesting and informative. He joked about his 6’8” frame
making it difficult to work undercover, but stories of his adventures
were compelling all the same. Today Mike uses his digital imaging
skills to aid the Library of Congress with special projects.
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Ally Halperin ’04, formerly a senior admissions counselor for the
College of Music and Fine Arts at Loyola University New Orleans and now
an admissions counselor at Tulane University, lent her expertise to a group
of sophomores just beginning their college searches last January. Ally
offered solid counsel about what colleges are looking for in students—in
their resumes, applications, and recommendations—and what students
should be looking for in colleges. Both the students and the college
counselors benefitted greatly from her viewpoint. “As a sophomore, you
should keep your mind open as you experience different activities and
areas of study. Don’t feel like you have to lock your choice down right at
this moment, but rather start exploring and finding what general needs
you have. Ideally, the answers to these broader questions will help you
as you narrow your college search down later on.”
Paul Perkins ’84 came to campus twice last spring, an expert in
two areas. Paul first addressed the students at a Career Day assembly,
sharing stories as an attorney, specializing in personal injury cases, many
involving young people. Paul’s presentation was thought-provoking and
enlightening. He returned to campus for commencement rehearsal for a
second year, giving the soon-to-be graduates his humorous, thoughtful
perspective on what it means to be a member of the Trinity family for
life. It was a wonderful send-off for the seniors.
Brian Covington ’77 was a guest in Janine Papin’s theater tech
class last spring. Currently a principle in an architectural design firm in
NYC, Brian told the students how the skills he developed in set design
and building at Trinity Prep gave him the experience to pursue theater
projects in college and beyond. Those experiences shaped his career.
He told the students, too, that meeting schedules and deadlines working
in the theater were good skills to bring to all career areas.
Courtney Walmer Vande Streek ’07 addressed the Middle School
in a special assembly last fall. She shared with the students her story that as a
member of the 8th grade Builders Club, she started Hoppy Easter, a student-led
project to fill Easter baskets for patients at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
She told the students that she remained active in community service through
her high school years, including Peace Jam, culminating in starting a non-profit,
Kingdom’s Noise, an organization which helps those in need.
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Faculty News
Dan McIntosh, Troy Deal, Jr. ‘14, Troy Deal ‘75, David Waud, Dennis Bluge, and Liz Lowndes McIntosh ‘78
Erin Beute is featured in the film, Tooth Fairy 2, which was released in March with Larry the Cable Guy,
David Mackey. Walmart is the main distributor. (Photo caption: Erin Beute and David Mackey in “Tooth
Fairy 2’)
Emily Harrell, 6th grade chemistry and math teacher in the 70’s, and her husband are retired and
continue to live in Ft. Worth, TX, which they love! She retired from 20 years at an HCA hospital in Ft.
Worth last February. She volunteers at her church and at a community center for children (tutoring),
enjoys being in two book clubs, traveling, and being with family and friends. She thinks frequently of
her 6th graders at Trinity and would love to hear from them at garem36@sbcglobal.net.
Jay St. John will retire from Episcopal Day School in Southern Pines, NC, at the end of this school year
after seven years at EDS as headmaster. Jay spent 40 years in independent education, 24 of them as
head of school. Jay is exploring several opportunities. Daughter Kate is a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill, and
Beth and Jay would like to stay east of the Mississippi for Kate’s senior year. “Give my best to everyone at
Trinity. Two weeks ago I was at a North Carolina conference of heads and trustees. I serve as one of eight
directors of NCAIS, our state organization. So who stands up as a trustee of Carolina Friends Academy,
a great school in Durham, but Natasha Nazareth Phelps, class of 1988. We had a great chat. Trinity is
everywhere!”
Kathryn and Matt Ramsby have moved to Columbia, SC. They are teaching at the Hammond School,
a private preK-12 school with a global and experiential emphasis as well as strong support for the arts.
You can find Kathryn’s artwork at www.kathrynramsby.com.
David Waud, wife Pam, and daughter Haley visited TPS in February. On hand to give David and his
family a tour were his former students Troy Deal ’75 and Dan McIntosh, and fellow faculty member
Dennis Bluge.
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spring 2012 alumni magazine - Trinity Preparatory School

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