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P RINC IPA L’S L E TT E R They are the ones we love the most, the ones that can annoy us beyond all patience, the ones who tease us to tears, but won’t allow anyone else to do so. They are family. Webster defines family as “a group of people who are closely related by birth, marriage, or adoption.” But everyone knows that families need not be defined by such limited confines. A shining example is the PVI Family. The theme of this edition of Panther Tracks is Family and those families spotlighted are a good sample of the diversity of families at PVI: alumni who work for family businesses, alumni who work with other PVI alumni, and alumni siblings working side-by-side. Make note of the feature of PVI staff members who work with a relative. It might surprise you that fourteen of our alums are back working in the building! And 56 members of our faculty, staff and administration are either current or alumni parents. We really are a family. The PVI families know that when they leave, they are always welcomed back. Maybe this is why alumni, while as PVI seniors are anxious to leave and prove their worth at college, so often return to the embrace of PVI. I am always humbled by the response to any call from the school for help; our families come running with their time, treasures and talent. From the first students who entered the doors of PVI to those with us now, people have stepped up to help — the sign of a true family. At Baccalaureate, I mentioned that we don’t just graduate students, we graduate families. We see freshmen and their families enter the building, and by the time the last child walks across the stage at graduation, PVI has become part of the joys and sorrows that is the tapestry of their lives. So here’s to all families — the small and the large, the ones bound by blood, law and love.
“Families are the compass that guides us. They are inspiration to reach great heights and our comfort when we occasionally falter.”
Virginia Colwell, Principal
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Inspiring Destinations Paul VI Chinese Course goes on the road 有水吗” asked Abigail Mix at a Beijing restaurant. The sophomore Chinese language student was given the glass of water she asked for and then said in English “It worked!” Mix was part of a PVI group of six students, two chaperones and PVI Chinese language teacher Liangyan Wang who spent their Easter break in the Middle Kingdom to learn about China and use their Mandarin Chinese. Paul VI is the only school in the diocese to offer a Chinese language course. For the past two years, Wang meticulously planned an educational trip to China to augment the course curriculum. “Our students practice their Chinese in a classroom setting which helps build a foundation in the language,” said Wang. “The next step is to place them in an environment with native Chinese speakers so they can apply what they have learned and gain confidence in using the language. Visiting China can be a life changing experience; the wealth of world famous sites benefits our students across all study topics and offers an ‘awe and wonder’ experience.” The China trip consisted of three cities: Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. Each destination provided a unique learning perspective for the students. Beijing is China’s capital and political center, Xian is the ancient capital and Shanghai is the commercial and financial hub. In Beijing, students experienced the historical side of the city by visiting the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and The Great Wall. “Climbing the Great Wall was simply amazing,” said PVI senior David Capen. “The massive size of the structure is beyond description.” Students also experienced the modern side of Beijing with its numerous
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skyscrapers, extensive subway system and the 2008 Olympic Venue. Part of the Beijing visit was on Easter Sunday. Finding a Catholic service in China can be challenging but the Paul VI group prevailed. The group attended Mass at St. Joseph’s Church in Beijing. St. Joseph’s Church is a beautiful structure built in 1655 by Jesuit missionaries. Easter Mass was in Chinese and the students could follow along. After the service, Father Yu Taiyong met with the students and conferred his blessings. “I think attending Easter Mass in China is a once in a life time experience,” said senior Kathleen McLean. “I have only ever been to Mass in America. It amazed me that halfway around the world people believe in the same things we do. Even though the service was in Chinese I could follow along because the Mass itself was the same.” After Beijing, the group flew to the ancient Chinese capital of Xian. They learned about China’s history and visited the famous Terracotta Warriors. More than 8,000 Terracotta sculptures depict the armies of Emperor Qin Shihuang and were buried with him after his passing in 210 BC. The group then traveled to Shanghai and toured the Pudong financial district, the old city center and the Shanghai commercial district. They also spent an afternoon at a rural grade school at Jin Shan district, Shanghai Lang Xia Middle school, where both PVI and Lang Xia students participated in a language
exchange activity. “I think knowing some Chinese for this trip was very helpful!” said PVI sophomore Molly Cox. “I used Chinese to the best of my ability to communicate with others and it was a great educational and cultural experience. After this trip I feel more confident speaking Chinese. I know that I am able to have a full conversation without any help.” Classmate Abigail Mix agreed: “Traveling to China really helped me appreciate the language more and helped me to put the language I have been learning into practice.”
“Visiting Beijing, Xian and Shanghai gave our students a brief snapshot of China’s past and present.” – Liangyan Wang
“Visiting Beijing, Xian and Shanghai gave our students a brief snapshot of China’s past and present,” said Wang. “The greatest experience they gained on the trip was engaging with the Chinese people and witnessing China’s emergence as an industrial, technical, financial and cultural superpower. It showed them firsthand the success of their language studies and the vast opportunities available for bi-lingual speakers. I believe this trip really motivated the students to further develop their Chinese language skills and take them to the next level.”
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PVI Math Students Adding Up Achievements Calculus Team Victorious A team from Paul VI won the 9th Annual Calculus Tournament held at the University of Mary Washington on Saturday, April 18th. Members of the winning team “Invites Further Study” were Vernon Andrade , Landon Labuskas , Anna Tapen, and Christina Wullf. The second PVI team “Velocityraptors” was in second place among the 12 competing teams until the semifinal match, when they competed against the first PVI team. Members of the second team were Sarah Herbert, Patrick Losique, Sarah Thomas, and Katie Tripp. The winning team members each received a prize of one hundred dollars.
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Top Scorers Sophomore Landon Labuskes scored in the top 2% of all takers of the American Mathematics contest and was invited to take the American Invitational Mathematics Exam. Freshman Seung Yun Lee received the highest score in the state on the Virginia Math League High School contest. In addition, Seung scored in the top 2% of the American Mathematics Contest and was invited to take the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). After scoring in the very top group of all AIME contests, he earned a spot in the Junior Math Olympiad.
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Third in State The Paul VI Senior Math League team finished 3rd in the state. In a series of after school contests, the PVI students scored higher than many local teams including Bishop O’Connell, Fairfax, Woodson, Marshall, George Mason, and West Springfield. Freshman Seung Yun Lee finished the contest in first place among all students in the state. “We have a very strong team and we are very proud of all our math students,” shares moderator Mrs. Christine Collier.
They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky PVI Players delight with The Addams Family
his April, the PVI Players presented The Addams Family, a musical based on the hit TV show. The show wowed audiences and received glowing reviews. “It’s a hilarious show,” said Katherine Miller, theatre teacher and PVI Players Director. “It also is spooky, so that’s a nice change. It’s something different.” Senior Joey Arzeno, who played Gomez, said he was excited about the show because it was “quirky,” “high energy” and “eccentric.”
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Learning the Ropes PVI Launches Teacher Mentoring Program
his year, to help with professional development and enhance teacher instruction, Paul VI created a Teacher Mentoring program. The new teachers met during one of their planning periods once a week in a new space designated in the Upper Library for Professional Development. Veteran teachers Melanie Kiernan (English) and Eileen Johnson (Math) led the meetings and were also available to work with teachers one on one when needed or through targeted observations. Topics covered included Back to School Night, conferences, grading, school policies, classroom management tips and other ways for the new teachers to get into the swing of being a teacher at PVI. “The new Teacher Mentoring program was created to assist teachers new to PVI and those new to teaching to provide support and guidance as well as information about the PVI school culture and community,” shares Tom Opfer, Dean of Academics. “It helps new members of our school community learn about our school spirit and culture that exists here at PVI.” “It has definitely been helpful. I love getting to know the other new teachers and it’s great to be taught the ropes by teachers who have been here for so long. They are a wealth of information,” shared Psychology teacher Annie Desmarais.
PVI Musicians Hit a High Note ate March’s unseasonable winter weather didn’t faze musicians from Paul VI as they traveled to Williamsburg to perform at “Fiesta-val 2015.” The musicians earned first place trophies in the choir, band and string ensemble categories. Paul VI’s choir earned such superior scores that they captured the coveted “Champion” trophy as well. The school earned almost all the awards for “outstanding achievement,” including honors presented to senior French hornist Kate Rohr, senior clarinetist Colin Hermes, senior piano accompanist Nicole Kirk, as well as the band’s flute and trombone sections. The entourage of nearly 100 students, faculty and chaperones also found time to enjoy Busch Gardens’ opening weekend. “The music trip was so fun and a great way to start the last quarter of my senior year,” said Rohr. “The competition itself was such a great time, and being able to spend the weekend with my friends in Busch Gardens made it even better.” Senior choir member Maria DiGilio reflected about her last high school chorus trip: “It was an experience that resonated within my core. The trip was educational both musically and socially, and I will never forget it.”
“The competition itself was such a great time, and being able to spend the weekend with my friends in Busch Gardens made it even better.” – Kate Rohr
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Travel Guides
Professional Speaker Series Subject Matter Experts Enrich the Learning Experience for PVI Students hroughout the school year, PVI hosts a variety of professionals on campus from the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region to share their knowledge and talents with our students. These professionals enrich the PVI learning experience by augmenting the school curriculum with their subject matter expertise. Speakers highlight the connection between high school coursework, college studies and how to apply those learnings as a subject matter expert. They also expose the students to different job opportunities and the type of academic studies needed to have a career similar to the visiting professional. PVI and the entire school community are very grateful for these professionals and the time they take to visit our campus and share their knowledge with our students.
Lonnell Battle, Dan Kochis, Rob Franek, Dan Burkard and Tina Roller pose during PVI’s Spring College Night.
College Insights Robert Franek, one of the nation’s leading experts on colleges and college admissions, spoke at Spring College Night on March 19th. Mr. Franek, Senior Vice President at the Princeton Review, is the author of “The Best 379 Colleges” and the newly released “Colleges That Pay You Back.” His presentation to parents and students included information about how to choose, gain admission to, and receive financial aid from colleges.
Launching a Successful Career Path NASA Astronaut Addresses Paul VI Students at Career Day On Thursday, January 29th, the Counseling Department hosted its fourth annual Career Day for juniors and seniors. Former NASA astronaut Sandra H. Magnus was the keynote speaker. Magnus is a threetime recipient of the NASA Space Flight Medal, and was also awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and NASA Exceptional Service Medal. Magnus shared stories about her NASA experience with students, highlighting stories with video taken from various space missions. After her presentation, students attended a Career Fair in the Panther Activity Center, where about 75 career reps shared information on their careers.
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Pack Your Faith for College On Thursday, April 23, the Associates of St. John Bosco Inc. (ASJB) shared a “Pack your Faith for College” presentation with seniors. The speakers discussed what to expect in college and provided suggestions on how to keep one’s Catholic faith. They also provided each student with a book on prayer written for teenagers.
“PVI influenced everything I have done and everything I will do. It gave me the moral foundation to succeed. What we were taught here has shaped everything we do.” – Ken Myers ‘87 Ken Myers ’87 spoke to Social Studies and English students about his role as the Director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Professional Insights Kaitlyn Vaughn ’08 spoke to Psychology classes about her experience in the DC public school system as a middle school teacher, focusing on adolescent development and discussing where inspiration comes from.
Nicole Simon ’10 spoke to Scientific Methodology classes. Nicole graduated from Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and works as an engineer in Cincinnati.
Author Tim Wendel spoke to English and Creative Writing classes in the library. Wendel spoke about becoming a writer, the creative process, and finding motivation and inspiration. Wendel teaches fiction and nonfiction writing at Johns Hopkins and is the author of eight books, including High Heat: The Secret History of the Fastball and The Improbable Search for the Fastest Pitcher of All Time.
Melissa Hish ‘94 and Brian Horan presented to Scientific Methodology classes about their roles as VP of Operations and Civil Engineer, respectively.
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Scott Allen Named Coach of the Year by WBCA cott Allen, head coach of the Varsity Girls Basketball team, was awarded the Pat Summitt Trophy as the 2015 United States Marine Corps/ Women’s Basketball Coaches Association “National Coach of the Year.” A long-time coach at PVI, Allen guided the Lady Panthers to a 32-2 record this past season, winning the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title for the second consecutive year and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association state title for the ninth consecutive year. This past season’s 32-2 record is the best mark in school history, which has won the VISAA state title 11 times overall with Allen at the helm. The Lady Panthers finished the year ranked No. 7 nationally by ESPN. “This award is uniquely profound as these coaches have been chosen by their respective peers to receive the WBCA’s highest honor for the profession. These impressive leaders have left their mark on the game and their student-athletes for all time. Our women’s basketball family celebrates their success and their example propelling the sport of women’s basketball to the highest level,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. Founded in 1981, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association promotes women’s basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. 8
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Girls Basketball Wins Double Championship
Team captures a second consecutive WCAC title and wins 9th straight State Championship VI Varsity Girls’ Basketball (32-2) concluded an epic season by capturing the 2015 WCAC title and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division I State Championship. The WCAC championship was the Lady Panthers’ second consecutive title and the VISAA championship was an impressive ninth straight Virginia State title, their 16th state championship in the last 21 years. The 2014-15 season with 32 wins was the best ever for the Lady Panthers, additionally boosting their record to 43-1 in the last two years versus WCAC opponents. During the season, they were ranked number one in the Washington Post, number one in the state of Virginia and 9th in the country by ESPN. ‘Winning the WCAC and VISAA championship this season was a spectacular accomplishment for our school,” said Scott Allen, Varsity Head Coach. “What’s truly amazing is our team had to win five tournament games in a six-day period to capture these two championships. Our players were physically exhausted and emotionally drained but they never gave up. Instead, their mental toughness took over and they powered PVI to victory. Words cannot express the respect and admiration I have for their performance.”
Winter Sports Wrap-Up • The CHEERLEADING SQUAD displayed their outstanding spirit and athletic talent all winter. The cheerleaders helped lead “The VI Man” as the area’s most exciting and well known student section. • The DANCE TEAM showcased their precision routines throughout the winter season. The team competed in regionals at George Mason University and while they did not place, the girls performed well at the highly competitive national competition in Orlando, Florida. • The WRESTLING TEAM continued their tradition of success, finishing 3rd in the WCAC (conference), and 6th in the VISAA (State). Along the way, the Panther grapplers boasted 3 conference individual runner-ups and 2 State runner-ups. • The INDOOR TRACK TEAM placed in the top half of several winter meets, with several individual place winners. The hard work and experience during the winter meets prepares many track athletes and others for the spring season. • The ICE HOCKEY TEAM skated their way to one of the best seasons in recent memory, finishing with an 8-3 record. Five players logged 16 or more points on the season and four players scored 8 or more goals. • SWIM & DIVE finished in the upper half of the WMPSSDL & the VISAA for both boys and girls. Along the way, the boys and girls placed highly in multiple meets. • BOYS BASKETBALL played a very competitive schedule against many nationally ranked opponents finishing with an overall record of 20-15. The Panthers reached the VISAA State final for the third time in four years, falling by just 1 point in the championship game. • GIRLS’ BASKETBALL (see feature story on page 8) B I L LY E M E R S O N , AT H L E T I C D I R E C T O R
College Bound Athletes
Paul VI recently announced its Class of 2015 college bound student athletes. Bottom row, left to right: Luke Brugel (University of Virginia/Lacrosse); Troy Jahelka (Navy/Lacrosse); Dawson Boese (Webber International/Sand Volleyball); Kendall Hunter (Indiana University of Pennsylvania/Basketball); Sarah Sotelo (Juniata College/Softball); Kayla Meador (St. Francis University/Basketball); Paige Gaut (Lynchburg College/ Softball); Maddie Watson (East Carolina University/Soccer); Hanna Ashby (University of Mary Washington/Lacrosse); Anna Tapen (George Washington University/Soccer); Lane Grimes (Virginia Military Institute/Lacrosse); Chase Mauck (University of Mary Washington/Soccer); Caleb Hutson (Shenandoah University/Football) Top row left to right: Alex Schultz (Juniata College/Volleyball); Franklin Howard (Syracuse/Basketball); Jonquanae Cole (North Carolina State/Basketball); Trey Ramsey (Princeton University/Baseball); David Williamson (Furman University/Lacrosse); Ryan O’Connor (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill/Lacrosse); Taylor Redmond (Gettysburg College/Lacrosse); Paul Wiles (Averett University/Football); Ryan Lamb (University of Virginia/Lacrosse); Colton Davis (Alderson Broaddus University/Football); Patrick Gyenis (University of Maryland/Lacrosse); Prescott Martin (Case Western Reserve University/Football) Not pictured: Andrew Garstka (Gettysburg College/Lacrosse); Matt Herzog (Louisburg College/Baseball)
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MOST IMPORTANTLY… Over 60% of our winter STUDENT-ATHLETES rece ived a Scholar Athlete Award certificate for maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the winter sea son. NEARLY 50% OF THE HONOR ROL L (3.5 GPA) and the PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROL L (4.0) WAS COMPRISED OF STUDENTS WH O PARTICIPATED IN A WINTER SPORT. Of the 1,000 students at Paul VI, 637 play at least ONE SPORT… 324 play TWO OR MORE SPORTS. PA U L V I C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L
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From the Ballpark to the Boardroom
Four Inc. – Matthew Carullo ’99, Gabriel Berthe ’02, Susan Anderson ’03, John Ralston ’07, Chad Morgan ’09 and Ryan Murakami ’10
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ot everybody can be a big league ball player, but everyone can be a big league person. We try to do our part in helping young people realize this,” shares Jeff Nolan.
Coach Nolan, as he is called at Paul VI, serves as PVI’s Varsity baseball coach. Coach Nolan is also the Chief Operating Officer of Four Inc., a federal IT company based in Herndon. Coach Nolan and his wife Greta started Four Inc. in 2006. Since then, Four Inc. has grown from two to thirty employees and has quickly become a multi-million dollar organization and cutting-edge federal IT resale partner. Jeff and Greta have surrounded themselves with a quality team that includes several Paul VI graduates. Alumni currently working at Four Inc. are Matthew Carullo ’99, Gabriel Berthe ’02, Susan Anderson ’03, John Ralston ’07, Chad Morgan ’09 and Ryan Murakami ’10. Each PVI grad brings different skills, talents and background to Four Inc. Susan Anderson ’03 received a B.S. in Mathematics from Mary Washington College in 2007. Having previously worked at Legg Mason and Merrill Lynch, Susan started working at Four Inc. in January 2010. Susan serves as both Controller and Compliance Manager, where her typical day includes cash flow management, tax and financial planning, vendor credit management and accounts receivable. She is also responsible for Four Inc.’s Small Business Administration 8(a) compliance and ensuring Four Inc.’s financial disclosures and regulatory compliance are current. During her PVI days, Susan competed on the Volleyball team, served as a Peer Mentor, and competed in Junior Math League. Jeff and Greta met Susan in 2001 at the Volleyball table when they were enrolling their daughter Lindsey ’05 at Paul VI. Lindsey ended up being Susan’s “little sister” on the volleyball team and the girls later played Varsity Volleyball together.
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Susan has found that working with other PVI grads has enhanced Four Inc.’s environment. “We did not all attend PVI at the same time but attending the same school has bonded us. Knowing where someone came from is an instant connector,” Susan shares. Susan reflects on the foundation she received at Paul VI. “Now that it is twelve years since graduating, and I have children of my own, I’ve come to appreciate more than ever the values that PVI instilled in me many years ago: to grow in grace and wisdom. I knew I received a phenomenal education but I never imagined the school’s core values would continue to resonate with me today.” Gabe Berthe ’02 started his college career studying Psychology at George Mason and after two years transferred to Berklee College of Music, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Business Management. After volunteering as a Big Brother in Manassas through the Don Bosco Center, Gabe worked as an IT system administrator for a consulting company. Gabe was next hired at Four Inc. as a Senior Business Analyst supporting the Army Corps of Engineers’ Information Technology Division. He is now a Program Manager responsible for managing several large procurement contracts between Four Inc. and Federal Government customers. Gabe is motivated by the intelligent, experienced and talented people at Four Inc. “The chance to learn from them each day, and help pass what I’ve learned on to others, is an ever-present source of motivation,” he reflects. Gabe appreciates the collegial atmosphere created by working with fellow Panthers. “Sharing that link back to PVI tends to deformalize interactions in the sense that I feel like I’m working with my family. We all work very hard, but we also don’t take ourselves too seriously.” At Paul VI, Gabe played soccer, lacrosse, football, and track and was Junior Class Vice President. “I learned a lot and had some
great teachers and coaches at PVI. Through the years, as challenges have presented themselves, there are times when the little kernel of truth that helps clarify the next right choice came from a teacher or coach at PVI.” John Ralston ’07 serves as a Business Analyst in the Accounting Department. At PVI, John played Freshman Basketball, Freshman and JV Football, and Baseball all four years. After graduating PVI, John accepted a scholarship to play baseball at Rider University in New Jersey. He received a degree in Accounting, and went on to work for L-3 Communications as an ITA Customer Liaison. In October of 2012, John accepted a position at Four, Inc. and also became a part of the PVI Baseball coaching staff the following year. John reflects on how Paul VI has helped him achieve his goals. “I think PVI has been most influential with my time management. I was fortunate enough to be a student-athlete at PVI, and with that commitment I had to be very efficient with my time in order to develop as a person, student and a ball player,” John said. Chad Morgan ’09 graduated from Virginia Tech in December 2013 and began working at Four Inc. in January 2014 as a Business Analyst. He currently manages Four Inc.’s IT software maintenance renewals working closely with the sales team. After PVI, Chad went on to play four years of baseball at Virginia Tech on the Varsity team as a catcher. Having volunteered as a Peer Mentor at PVI, Chad has continued his dedication to service, working with “19 Ways” a volunteer organization through which VA Tech Baseball assists with nineteen charitable events during the academic year. Ryan Murakami ’10 has been with Four Inc. since June 2014 and serves as a Contract Support Analyst, helping support the government acquisition contracts SEWP and ITES-SW.
themselves to become better. When you work with people like this, it pushes you to be better as well.” With so many talented and motivated team members at Four Inc., Coach Nolan sees similarities between his position as a coach and the mentoring role he takes on with his employees. “Nothing is more gratifying than enabling someone to have their first job, to learn, to grow, to advance and to prosper. I met most of these Four Inc. PVI grads when they were 12 or 13 years old enrolling at PVI. I benefitted from seeing them work for four years and understanding who the hard workers were, who had a great work ethic and character, and who had great attitudes,” Coach Nolan reflects.
Pictured left to right: Chad Morgan ’09, Gabe Berthe ’02, Matt Carullo ’99, Susan Anderson ’03, Jeff Nolan, Ryan Murakami ’10 and John Ralston ’07. Ryan is motivated by his teammates at work. “Working in an environment where everyone is so dedicated, professional and friendly really sets the tone for being motivated. Being surrounded by so many successful people sets the bar high for me to want to achieve more and learn what I can from people who are good at what they do,” Ryan said. At PVI, Ryan played baseball and was a Peer Mentor. Ryan, like Chad and John, played baseball for Coach Nolan when he served as Assistant Baseball Coach from 2003 - 2012. Ryan has found that his experiences at Paul VI challenged him to always do his best, a drive that still motivates him today. “I learned that working hard is very important, but it is also just as important to be a good person to yourself and others. I have always known PVI is a close-knit community and I am fortunate that this community feeling has been extended into my work environment today,” Ryan said.
Matt Carullo ‘99 is Four Inc.’s Director of Finance. In this role, Matt identifies and assesses new opportunities, develops creative financial models, works with investors to raise capital, and provides financial oversight of the firm’s portfolio. During high school, Matt played baseball and basketball and had a small part in theatre. “When I was at PVI, I was around many great teachers who pushed me to not be satisfied with mediocrity. I have never been satisfied with mediocrity because of this. When I get too comfortable, I ask for something different, and I have done this throughout my career. When you are comfortable and not challenged – you are not learning,” Matt reflects. Working with other individuals who also embrace challenge has motivated Matt. “Paul VI grads have a strong drive to improve themselves. The PVI folks work very hard, like everyone else in the company, to continue learning, improving, and challenging
Susan echoes this sentiment: “I think there is something about hiring people you have watched in pressure situations. You know the depth of their character, how they handle loss and if they’re willing to dig deep for the common good of the team.” From Jeff’s point of view, it all comes down to people: “We stress to the players we coach that it is extremely important in life to surround yourself with good people. In our hiring at Four Inc. we have been diligent about surrounding ourselves with good people. We are able to know, in advance, that we are hiring a good person and we’re able to know what we’re getting. As a result, there is a great level of commitment within our company and a tremendous sense of family.”
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The Nellis Group: James Nellis ’94, Michael Rogers ’94, Chris Comerford ‘00
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ome of my closest friends today are from my high school years. This is a thankful debt I will always have as a result of attending PVI: the opportunity to meet such great men and women. We had the opportunity to truly get to know each other more than just another face in the hall or classroom,” James Nellis ’94 reflects.
Now as the CEO of The Nellis Group, James aims to cultivate meaningful relationships with his staff and clients in his successful real estate business. As CEO, his responsibilities range from creating vision, engaging consumers and the company with a shared mission, and training Realtors. The Nellis Group was established in 1983 by James’ mother Vicki. James received his Realtor license at 18, right after high school graduation. While majoring in Psychology and Religion at CarsonNewman College, he began working for the family business. The Nellis Group has expanded over the years and has remained a family affair. James’ sister Nicole and her husband Keith joined the business in 2003 and James’ father Jim and stepmother Anna also work at The Nellis Group. In recent years, James has hired two PVI alumni: Christopher Comerford ’00 and Michael Rogers ’94. Chris is the Nellis Group’s marketing specialist and will soon become a Realtor. His job includes graphic design, photography, video production, social media management and marketing strategy. At Paul VI, Chris played football and basketball. “My favorite memory is standing on the field of RFK Stadium with my teammates celebrating an improbable WCAC Football Championship,” he remembers. Now as a member of The Nellis Group, Chris enjoys taking on new challenges: “I am motivated by being able to combine my MBA business skills with my creativity to help people sell their homes and have a wonderful experience during what can be a stressful time.” Michael joined The Nellis Group in 2012 as a Realtor specializing in buyers and sellers. He has enjoyed the work, remarking that he loves “helping people accomplish their goal of owning a home.” Michael also appreciates the foundation he received at Paul VI. “The structure I learned early on helped develop me into the man I am today,” he observes. James’ continued involvement with Paul VI since graduation has helped form a winning team. In need of a marketing professional, James approached the Paul VI Alumni Office for recommendations, which led to Chris being hired in 2011. James and Michael were high school classmates, which helped establish a quick rapport. “We are constantly looking for hires who can contribute to The Nellis Group and coincide with our core values. PVI is a great resource, 12
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Chris Comerford ’00, James Nellis ’94 and Michael Rogers ’94
as we know that their faith and desire to achieve excellence in their profession is their foundation,” James notes. In addition to currently employing two other graduates, James’ connection to the PVI community has helped in other ways. “I truly have been humbled by how close-knit the PVI community is since I have graduated. Our company has helped over 20 PVI classmates and received many referrals as a result of these connections,” he adds. At Paul VI, James participated in Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Tennis, Creative Writing Club, German Club, Class Office and was the founder of PVI’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This experience continues to shape him. He reveals, “The influence of FCA played a large role in my development as a leader and making my relationship with Christ the foundation of everything that I do in life.” James continues to live his faith through his business ethic and “Faith” is listed first in their Company Core Values. James has continued PVI’s tradition of service and The Nellis Group makes it a priority to give back. At the conclusion of every transaction The Nellis Group donates to one of the local charities they support. In a continuation of this charitable spirit, James created a Paul VI scholarship in 2005 to help families and students have the same advantage he had in high school. James summarizes, “We try to impact the community through charity that impacts the next generation.” Real Estate can be a 24/7 job, but working with family members who share a common vision while helping customers achieve their dream of homeownership makes it all worth it. “The joy of assisting people with their biggest financial investments and doing it as a family is very rewarding,” James reflects. “We take great pride that our clients are an extension of our own family. We advise every client like we would if it was our own money, our own family.”
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Security in Family
Trinity Wiring: Brendan Armstrong ’04, Patrick Armstrong ’08 and Liam Armstrong ‘12
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Liam works at his family’s business, Trinity Wiring and Security Systems, along with his brothers Patrick ’08 and Brendan ’04. Started by their father in 2001, Trinity Wiring provides residential and commercial security and monitoring services, bringing peace-of-mind to thousands of families throughout the Mid-Atlantic. At Trinity, Brendan manages the security department and does the accounting. Patrick is the Sales Manager and Liam serves as the Direct Marketing Manager.
Patrick, Brendan and Liam Armstrong
As PVI students, all three were involved in various activities. Brendan was on the Golf team, a member of the National Honor Society and a Peer Mentor for the Options program. Patrick was a student ambassador and played on the golf team. Liam played basketball, was a student ambassador and president of the Student Government as a senior. After Paul VI, all three attended George Mason. They all remain avid fans of the PVI Varsity Boys Basketball team and attend most of their games. Their youngest brother Colin will graduate in 2016 and their mother Maureen works in the PVI Admissions Office. In addition to activities and school spirit, Brendan, Patrick and Liam value the foundation they received at Paul VI. “Paul VI instilled a work ethic in me that I have been fortunate enough to bring to Trinity and pass on to our fellow colleagues,” Patrick reflects. “PVI gave me the confidence in myself that if I work hard anything can be accomplished. It also brought me to a new ‘comfort zone’ with people and this has helped me immensely at work,” shares Liam. Brendan values the lasting bonds of friendships he established at PVI. “Many of the friends I met at PVI are still my friends today. We can now look back at our time there and laugh about how our time at PVI has helped us with the challenges and craziness we face in our businesses today,” he shares. In addition to relationships, Brendan has found that his experiences at Paul VI have helped prepare him for life after high school. “The challenging material that was demanded by the teachers and staff at PVI prepared me for the challenges of working full time and going to school. Some of the real life experiences shared by the teachers
and staff gave me an inside perspective on what to expect after graduation,” Brendan reflects. With all Armstrongs on deck, Trinity Wiring has a bright future. “We are always striving to achieve our utmost potential at Trinity, and having a drive to continue to grow our company every day provides me with great motivation,” shares Liam. “We are always discussing new ideas that can help with our goals.” Brendan is motivated by the ability to build a company from the ground up with his family. “We are proud to give the people we work with great opportunities and careers they can be proud of and we are excited about the potential to continue to grow and expand our business.”
“We have grown closer as a family through our experiences growing our company.”
Working as a family unit has enriched professional life at Trinity. “Working with my brothers is great because we have the same work ethic and mindset about where we want our company’s future to be,” Patrick shares.
“We have grown closer as a family through our experiences growing our company,” observes Brendan. “We are able to spend time together and share the rewards and failures together. The failures are a lot easier to swallow as a group and the successes are just that much sweeter because we are working as a unit.”
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Ski, Skate, Snowboard, Tennis Alpine Ski Shop: Chris Bunch ’89 and Tyler Bunch ‘91
y dad always said there is only one way to do something. That way is the right way,” shares Chris Bunch ’89. Doing things the right way has led to success for Chris and his brother Tyler ’91, who own and run Alpine Ski and Skate Shop, a popular skiing, snowboarding and skate store with locations in Fairfax and Sterling. As business owners, Chris and Tyler each wear many hats. Chris chooses all the products that will be available in the store and purchases all the equipment for the back of the shop. He handles the hiring and training of employees, web page maintenance, scheduling, social media, and anything else that may arise. Tyler handles all the shop payables, taxes, and payroll. Like Chris, Tyler’s days have a lot of variety and anything from sales, advertising, data entry, purchasing, ordering, or store repairs can be part of a normal day. Bringing different skill sets to their business, Chris and Tyler are able to rely on each other as they work to make their business a success. “There are many pluses to working with my brother. First and foremost is knowing that we each have someone we can depend on and trust to work hard for the good of the shop,” shares Chris. Tyler has found that working with Chris has strengthened their relationship. “It’s nice to have a deeper connection with Chris, working towards a common goal with something that is so closely associated with our family,” he reflects. In business, Chris and Tyler are both motivated by constant improvement and sharing their passion for sports they love. “I am always striving harder to be the absolute best ski and snowboard shop. We want to offer the best products and provide the best service. My dad worked hard to build this shop and we want it to continue to grow,” shares Chris. While providing a high level of service, Tyler enjoys working with customers who share his interests. “Whether it’s the love of the snow on the mountain in the winter or skating in the summer, it’s fun to talk with folks about what they do and how they do their sports,” says Tyler.
Chris and Tyler Bunch “The swaps are great opportunities to upgrade from older equipment without dropping all-in with a new set-up. We also offer a junior lease/ trade-in program for kids, where they can buy gear and return it for credit towards a new set the following years as they grow,” explains Tyler. Alpine also recently started offering tennis supplies, boasting the best tennis selection in the area. Having opened their Fairfax location a few years ago, Chris and Tyler have enjoyed being right down the road from Paul VI. “It’s been many trips down memory lane as I have revisited parts of Fairfax that I grew up driving around. There have been a lot of new changes in the area, but also a lot of places that have remained somewhat unchanged which is always comforting,” Tyler said. For many years, Alpine Ski Shop has donated items to the Paul VI gala auction and Chris and Tyler have fond memories of their high school experience. Tyler’s favorite memory was graduation: “Being part of a class where we were all together for four years and reaching the goal of completing what we were all in together was a great feeling.” “Paul VI was a great school. I enjoyed my time there and made some great friends. I had some great teachers there who helped me along the way,” Chris reflects.
“I am motivated by my loving wife. She works so hard at teaching and taking care of our two great boys. She is a one woman dynamo and I just want her to be happy,” shares Chris. Tyler was also recently married and has enjoyed traveling with his wife and planning their future together.
Alpine Ski Shop provides an important service in the Sterling and Fairfax communities. Chris and Tyler are involved in the community, sponsoring a local roller derby league, participating in skate park activism, and putting on events to ensure that the local skate, ski and snowboard community always has a gathering point in Northern Virginia. Alpine Ski Shop also holds an annual golf tournament which raises money for ALS research.
Tyler and Chris pride themselves on offering a variety of unique offerings for their customers. Alpine Ski Shop hosts annual ski and snowboard swaps in October and November where people can buy and sell used gear.
“It’s great seeing the same families come back year after year and seeing the kids grow up skiing or snowboarding,” shares Tyler. “Being in the close-knit community that Paul VI offered in high school, we try and keep that same attitude with our customers.”
The Bunches are also motivated in life by family.
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Brothers in Business
Jimmy John’s: Zach Costello ’07 and Tyler Costello ‘10 wning and running your own business takes a lot of hard work, time and dedication, but when you’re working with a brother who is also one of your best friends, it can also be extremely fun and rewarding. While still in college, Zach Costello ’07 had the idea of opening a Jimmy John’s franchise. “I saw how well Jimmy Johns’ were doing at different Virginia colleges and I pitched the idea of opening one in Northern Virginia to my dad.” After researching and visiting Jimmy John’s headquarters in Champaign, Illinois, and seeing the success of the brand in the Midwest, they decided it would be a good opportunity. The family formed Costello Holding Company and opened their first Jimmy John’s in June 2013.
Zach and Tyler Costello
Zach and his brother Tyler ’10 are currently the Co-Owners/Operators of the store. They are very hands on, doing everything from helping customers to scrubbing floors. Zach also serves as General Manager and Tyler is responsible for the bookkeeping, which includes managing labor, tracking cost of goods, and driving sales. As a true family business, Zach and Tyler’s younger brother Owen ’13 also works at the store when home from college. Their cousin Ben Beitel, brother of Kate Beitel ‘09, is also a partner in Costello Holding Company and marrying Martha Peterson ‘06 this June. When asked about his goals, Zach shares, “I am very motivated to continue to build a business that allows myself and my partners to support ourselves and our families, and takes care of and makes a difference in the lives of the people working for us.” Both Zach and Tyler value the formative experiences they had at Paul VI. Zach played football and baseball and was a member of the VI Man and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Tyler played baseball, football and participated in SGA, Indoor Track and the VI Man. Both played college baseball and graduated from Radford University. “If I had to pick a favorite PVI memory it would have to be senior year – all of it: football season, going to Homecoming, cheering for the basketball team in the VI Man, playing baseball and winning the WCAC championship, going to prom, and graduation, graduation parties. I will always cherish those memories,” Zach said. In addition to the experiences, Zach is thankful for the people he met. In addition to establishing lifelong friendships, Zach married PVI classmate Casey ‘07, and also calls baseball coach Billy Emerson a great example. “Both Casey and Coach Emerson have had a huge influence on the person I have become.” Tyler believes his time at PVI helped prepare him to be successful in business and in life. “In college, I always felt like I had the edge in the classroom and on the baseball field because of how well prepared I was after graduating from PVI. I feel like that edge remains today. I’m
23 years old and own my own business. Without the morals, values, top of the line education, and overall sense of maturity I developed at PVI, I may not be where I am today.” Both Zach and Tyler have found a great business partner in each other. “We have a real sense of security when it comes to our work,” shares Tyler. “When one of us has a problem we can easily bring it up to each other, which allows for almost no tension between us. We have a clear mission that we work hard together to maintain, which is good consistency for the employees.” “Our business benefits greatly from our relationships, mainly because we all love being here. We love being around each other, have the same goals, and hold each other accountable for much more than just work related issues,” Zach shares. The Costellos are on the path to success and currently have a second store in construction. Zach sums it up: “My best friends are my brothers. The fact that I get to work with them every day allows for my job to not really seem like a job at all.” PA U L V I C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L
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Sandia Ceramics: Nicole King Merz ‘98 & Ryan King ’01 orking with family comes naturally for Nicole King Merz ’98 and Ryan King ’01, whose family business, Sandia Ceramics, has been in existence since 1990. Started by Phil and Susan King, Nicole and Ryan’s parents, in 1990, Sandia Ceramic is a commercial ceramic, porcelain and stone installation company, specializing in tenant fit outs, building core renovations and restaurants. “I helped in the office over the summer during high school and never thought I would end up back full time as an adult. I love working with my family, but know that it’s definitely not for everyone! We are very fortunate that we all get along with each other and work well together,” Nicole shares. Nicole graduated from Virginia Tech in 2002 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. After teaching in Prince William and Newport News for eight years, she stayed home with her son Logan. Eventually, her parents needed part time help, which later turned into full time. Nicole does a little bit of everything, including estimating, accounting, and administrative duties. Ryan also plays a key role at Sandia Ceramics. After time at West Virginia University, Ryan came back to work for his family, starting in the field as an apprentice and working his way up into an office role, an estimator and now Project Manager / Vice President. He currently handles the company’s day to day operations. Nicole and Ryan find that working with family has been very natural and rewarding. “I grew up in a family where everyone worked together so it all seems so normal to me. The main benefit is the trust factor – when your co-workers are your father, mother and sister, you can trust that everyone has the best intentions for each other and the business,” Ryan shares. Ryan also experienced a family atmosphere while attending PVI, where his favorite memories are his experiences on various athletic teams, especially soccer. “The friendships and experiences have lasted me fourteen years and I imagine will last a lifetime. I took the most from outside the classroom – the friendships, athletics, and activities – that went on between peers and students to teachers. This was 16
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where life lessons were learned that can be applied to life for much longer than simply academic lessons.” Nicole also reflects on the foundation she received for life after high school. “PVI helped instill in me the importance of my Catholic faith, which I have followed throughout college, married life and now as a parent.” Not only is being a parent a great joy, it also motivates Nicole at the office. “I want to be a good example for my son Logan and a supportive wife for my husband Dennis. We have family dreams and goals. Every day I try to do something to help us achieve them.” “We are truly a family business in the sense that 90% of our employees have been here for 10-20 years. Nicole and I have grown up in this company and consider our ‘family’ not just to be our blood family, but all of our employees as well,” Ryan shares. Nicole echoes this sentiment. “It is exciting to me that I am now an integral part of the legacy that my parents started twenty five years ago and can hopefully continue to make Sandia Ceramics as successful as it has been over the years.”
Nicole King Merz ’98 and Ryan King ‘01
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Cultivating a Successful Winery Winding Road Cellars: Mike Culver ’02 and Laura Culver ‘05 t truly is a family business and has brought us all closer together,” shares Laura Culver ’05 about Winding Road Cellars, a new winery the Culver family has started in Markham, Virginia.
Mike Culver ‘02
Since graduating from Radford with a degree in Elementary Education, Laura has worked as a fourth grade teacher in Laura Culver ’05 Richmond and works at Winding Road Cellars on the weekends. Helping out wherever she can, Laura has planted and watered vines, as well as crushed grapes. She also works in the tasting room, greeting guests and pouring tastings.
The Culvers’ hard work has indeed paid off as they have transformed an idea into a successful winery. At the grand opening in September 2013, Father Jerome Fasano, former pastor of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and present pastor at St. John the Baptist in Front Royal, visited to bless the vines. Winding Road Cellars has since celebrated its first anniversary and released a new wine completely made with grapes grown on their property. They will host live music this spring and summer and begin a wine club. “These accomplishments could not have happened without everyone in my family working hard towards the same goal,” Mike shares.
Older brother Mike Culver ’02 also works at the winery and took an indirect path to the field. He attended West Virginia University for a time before returning to Northern Virginia to become a Fairfax County Police Cadet in May 2003. He became a sworn Police Officer in March 2005 and recently was medically retired due to injuries he received in the performance of his duties.
In addition to the Culvers working together, Mike also believes his time at Paul VI helped prepare him. “PVI instilled a great work ethic in me. Working hard, no matter what life throws at you, can be a very fun and rewarding experience.”
“PVI instilled a great work ethic in me. Working hard, no matter what life throws at you, can be a very fun and rewarding experience.” – Mike Culver ‘02
At Winding Road Cellars, Mike performs a variety of jobs, including working in the vineyard, processing room and tasting room. Mike has learned about wine-making from his father and about managing the tasting room from his mother. In addition to what he calls, “a lot of grass cutting,” Mike manages the winery’s social media. Both Laura and Mike have enjoyed working with their family to help grow the business. “My family is very close and we enjoy working together. That is very important because being in close proximity to your family and working together can make for challenging times. It has been great to see all of our hard work begin to pay off,” shares Mike.
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memoryBlue: Robbie Connors ’10, Sadie Kneuper ’10, Pat Lytle ’09, Lauren Madelmayer ’09, and Stefanie Mueller ’10 raduating college and starting in the workforce is an exciting time of transition for most young adults. A few PVI grads have the added bonus of seeing fellow Panthers during the work day. Robbie Connors ’10, Sadie Kneuper ’10, Pat Lytle ’09, Lauren Madelmayer ’09, and Stefanie Mueller ’10 all currently work at memoryBlue, an inside sales consulting firm in Tysons Corner. Each took a different path to where they are today.
Robbie Connors ‘10, Sadie Kneuper ‘10, Stefanie Mueller ‘10, Lauren Madelmayer ‘09, Pat Lytle ‘09
Lauren Madelmayer ’09 attended Virginia Tech, graduating in 2013 with a Communication major and Business minor. At memoryBlue since September 2014, Lauren has been inspired by the constant challenge of sales. “I find myself learning something new each and every day. It’s motivating to be in a position in which you are continually growing and building on existing knowledge. I love constantly meeting new people, exchanging ideas and learning from one another,” she shares. Of working with other PVI alumni, Lauren remarks, “It’s always good to see familiar faces!” Robbie Connors ‘10 attended Radford University and graduated with a Marketing degree in May 2014. He discovered memoryBlue through Radford’s Career Center and started a month after graduation. Robbie is motivated by his desire to accelerate his career in the high-tech industry. “The winning atmosphere and team-building culture at memoryBlue motivates me to do my best to help make both myself and the company successful,” he said. Robbie acknowledges a connection with the other alumni. “Working with fellow Panthers definitely has a positive influence on the day to day. Even though we all may not have hung out a lot in high school, there is definitely a special bond we share. It is great to reminisce and share our favorite stories about our time at PVI.”
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Pat Lytle ’09 is inspired by his conversations with business leaders. “On a daily basis, I interact with corporate level executives from some of the largest corporations in the world. Simply speaking with these individuals and listening to their thoughts motivates me to accomplish bigger and better things in the future,” he shares. Pat is thankful for the preparation he received at Paul VI. “PVI provided me a solid foundation for Virginia Tech and prepared me for the next step of my life. Learning to balance school, athletics, and extracurricular activities throughout my time at PVI absolutely helps me maintain a healthy work-life balance,” he reflects. On the job, Pat values the opportunity to work with his former classmates. “I get to witness my fellow alumni succeed in their own ventures and am lucky to be able to approach them with any questions or concerns I may have,” he shares. When researching jobs, Sadie Kneuper ’10 says she was intrigued to find out that other alumni were already employed at memoryBlue. “I knew I would be able to reach out to them with questions about the job and what they liked about working there. I found that they were very happy. Now that I work alongside them, we definitely all influence each other in a positive way.” Sadie feels challenged and uplifted by the advancement potential and exciting, supportive culture of memoryBlue. “An abundant amount of opportunity is available when you go above and beyond.
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This company’s culture as a whole is the best I have ever seen – it makes it easy to stay motivated and come to work each day,” she remarks. Sadie believes PVI helped prepare her. “The way I carry myself in a corporate environment is directly correlated with my early guidance at Paul VI. The education I received has and will continue to help me further my career and reach my goals.” As Sales Development Representatives, Lauren, Robbie, Sadie and Pat are all responsible for stimulating business to business relationships on behalf of corporate clients. Their clients range from recent startups to Fortune 500 companies. Their responsibilities include generating business leads, setting up meetings, managing client lists, and speaking with upper management of organizations on a daily basis. Since joining the firm in July 2014, Stefanie Mueller ’10 has served as memoryBlue’s first Marketing Manager. Stefanie’s role includes strategy development and implementing initiatives to elevate the brand’s recognition. Some of her campaigns have included unveiling memoryBlue’s new Austin office, creating an “Alumni of the Year” program, strengthening the brand’s social media presence and enhancing the company culture.
Panther Memories Lauren Madelmayer ’09 PVI Activities: Dance Team, NHS, Student Ambassadors, Student Government, Yearbook, Going Green Club Favorite memory: Powderpuff senior year. We got a good group of guys together who really stepped up and put on a great performance for everyone. As a member of Dance team, it was a lot of fun coaching the guys and seeing them look at our halftime performances a little differently. It’s not always as easy as it looks, but it was always an exciting rush and it was cool to be able to share that with them.
Robbie Connors ‘10 PVI Activities: Tennis, Cross Country, Peer Mentor Favorite memory: What stands out most to me is all of the great teachers who had a positive impact on me even after high school. Many of them played a far greater role in my life than teaching me a particular subject and it is something I truly took for granted during my time at PVI. Many of the core values I have today were instilled upon me during my four years at PVI. Doing everything to the best of your ability as well as doing the little things that make you stand out from the rest of the pack is something PVI definitely taught me; or as St. Francis de Sales puts it, “Do ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
Stefanie has found her position extremely engaging and fulfilling. “My biggest motivator is seeing my creative ideas enhance the experience of others in ways both big and small,” she shares. Not only does Stefanie work to enhance memoryBlue’s positioning in their prospective client and candidate markets, she also strives to enrich the experience for the firm’s employees. One way this is accomplished is through memoryBlue’s Culture Club, which Stefanie helps run. “At Culture Club, we are constantly coming up with different ways to make the memoryBlue experience even stronger,” Stefanie explains. She notes that her PVI coworkers have all been involved in Culture Club activities. “Lauren and Robbie are a part of the planning committee, while Sadie and I play flag football, an idea birthed at Culture Club.” For Stefanie, the environment at memoryBlue harkens back to PVI’s supportive and energetic culture. “At PVI, there was unspoken camaraderie from the leadership to the student body. As a student, I always felt part of a bigger community – all united in an effort to be the best us we could be.”
Pat Lytle ‘09 PVI Activities: Senior class president, Swim Team captain, VI Man Favorite memory: Witnessing our basketball team beat Bishop O’Connell in triple overtime my freshman year. I still have a piece of the bleachers that broke due to the ongoing jumping! Building lasting relationships was also an important aspect of my time at PVI and one I still get to reap the benefits of each and every day.
Sadie Kneuper ‘10 PVI Activities: Basketball, Intramurals, Italian Club Favorite memory: I have so many memories from Paul VI. Some of the best include the pep rallies on Fridays when the whole school would come together and have a great time as a community. I also loved all the football and basketball games! Spirit Week is another time that I constantly look back at even today. All in all, PVI was such a great four years for me and has clearly contributed to who I am today both personally and professionally.
Stefanie Mueller ‘10 PVI Activities: Student Government, Vice President; School Council Representative, Yearbook, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track, NHS Favorite memory: Paul VI offered me numerous opportunities to feel the pride of a “win” by the victories I accomplished in the leadership opportunities that I was presented with and embraced. It’s that feeling that stands out strongest to me.
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Suzy Smallwood Ludwick ’87 and husband Mike Ludwick ’87 recently visited John Jezior ’87 in Philadelphia. They are pictured with John’s new addition to his family Ivy Elizabeth (pictured above). Pictured below are John and Mary Jezior with Ivy, who joins daughter Kitty, aged 3.
Kristin Schaad Francis ‘97 spent 16 years in technology marketing and sales after graduating, representing DoD, ExxonMobil, and PBS Television among other notable organizations. After starting a family in 2012, Kristin traded in her executive position for a “Mompreneuer” career with an eclectic resume. She balances a real estate business, technology marketing consulting, and antiaging business (with seven other PVI alumni). To support these efforts Kristin took her real estate and technology marketing skills to the public and started a small company, Blockmoms, for local moms to use their professional skills in a part time setting. In doing so, she and other mothers are able to work from home while maintaining the status of full time parent. Kristin and her husband Chad welcomed their second son, Remy, in December 2014. Remy joins big brother, Oliver (3), with mom and dad in Arlington.
Uniting at Nerium Kristin Schaad Francis, Jennifer Elena, Christina De Los Santos Gamez, Mary Beth Thomsen Firouzabadian (all ’97) connected at a Nerium conference in San Jose.
Kelleigh Pharao Miller ‘98 and husband Andrew Miller welcomed Adelyn in December 2014. Kelleigh is the daughter of Mr. Pharao who teaches Law at PVI.
Michael McDermott ‘06 and his fiance Joan Miller will be getting married on June 27, 2015. Michael and Joan met while attending The University of Scranton their freshman year. The wedding ceremony will take place at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and their reception will be held at the Talamore Country Club in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Michael is employed at Enterprise Rental Car and Joan is an elementary school teacher. The couple resides in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Michael and Joan plan to honeymoon in Paris, France, Provence and the island of Corsica.
Leslie McDermott Brinkley ‘02 and her husband Charles are the proud parents of a son, Charles “Brooks” Brinkley, IV. Brooks was born on January 29, 2014. Leslie, Charles and Brooks reside in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Chris Stinson ‘06 graduated from Penn State in 2010, and has been a professional actor in the D.C. area ever since. Chris is a company member at The Hub Theatre in Fairfax, located near PVI. This year, Chris and his castmates received a Helen Hayes nomination for “Best Ensemble” for their work in The Hub’s production of Failure: A Love Story. Kristin Toms Albaugh ’99 and husband Sam welcomed daughter Lisa Marian Albaugh on 9/19/2014. Lisa weighed 7lb 2oz and joins older siblings Thomas (5) and Julia (2) The family just moved to Calvert County, MD where Kristin is the Language Arts Department Chair at a middle school in Anne Arundel.
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Katie Grim Tinsley ‘02 and her husband Clif welcomed Trent Clifton Tinsley on February 20, 2015. Trent weighed 7lbs 7oz and was 20 inches long. Fr. Ed Ogden (former PVI religion teacher) baptized Trent in May at St. John Neumann in Reston.
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Amy Smith Malouf ‘06 and husband Ray welcomed Thomas Edwin Malouf on January 1, 2015 in Raleigh, NC. Thomas weighed 8lbs 6oz and was 21 inches long. It certainly was the start to a happy new year! He was baptized at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Raleigh, NC in February 2015.
This April, Chris performed as a historical interpreter in “The Lincoln Tribute”; a 36-hour event at Ford’s Theatre commemorating the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. The event drew thousands of visitors, and received national and international coverage. The photo above shows Chris dressed in character as a Union soldier speaking to the crowds.
David Smith ’06 graduated from Georgia Tech and joined the Peace Corps. He served for 3 years in Kazakhstan and Moldova. After leaving the Peace Corps, he is opening a barbecue restaurant in Chisinau Moldova called Smokehouse, specializing in slow cooked smoked meats and great local beers.
Zach and Casey Costello (both ‘07) welcomed Landon Michael Costello on June 8, 2014 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Landon was baptized at St. Timothy’s on August 17th, where Zach and Casey were married. His godparents are Maggie Bridges Malcolm ‘05 and Tyler Costello ‘10.
Jessie Vallimont Barnhill ‘08 graduated from The University of Alabama in 2011. Since then, Jessie and her husband Billy have moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where she attends Cumberland School of Law. They have a vivacious two-year-old daughter Riley Ann and are expecting a son Mason in September. In addition to law school, Jessie stays busy blogging and running an event business, Birmingham Boutique Blowout. Billy runs a small construction company and is finishing Officer Candidate School for the Army National Guard.
Victory on the Lanes PVI Alumni took on Ireton Alumni at the 4th annual alumni bowling competition on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at US Bowling in Alexandria. Games were close, but PVI alumni came out on top and brought home the Bishop’s Cup! This year’s bowlers included James Nellis ’94, Brian Humbertson ’89, Eileen Kiley Curren ’98, Justin Wingo ’06, Jamie Aubrey ’04, Gary Boylan ’04, Brendan Armstrong ’04, Patrick Armstrong ’08, Annie Desmarais ’08, Jillian Goldstein ’10, Lauren Goldstein ’08, Michael Wang ’10, Carl Wang ’04, Liam Armstrong ’10, Dan Adamson ’90 , Mike Mulherin ‘94 and Finlay Loftus ’04.
If you live in Alabama or will be traveling through the area, be sure to reach out to Jessie! She is happy to organize networking happy hours or family friendly get-togethers. She can be reached by email at JessicaLBarnhill@gmail.com.
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Options athletes show their skills at Patriot Center In March, members of the Paul VI Options Special Olympics basketball team had a chance to play basketball at the Patriot Center and pose for pictures with Patrick Holloway ‘12 who currently plays basketball at George Mason.
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Painting Party Three PVI ’09 grads got together with their mothers to enjoy a Wine & Paint Night in the Paul VI Art Room. The Wine & Paint Night was auctioned off at the Passport to the World Dinner and Auction held in November, courtesy of PVI Art Teacher Mrs. Jean Bordner.
Coming Together at the Caps Game Roy Clawes ‘89, Brian Luce ‘89 and Gene Fisher ‘91 attended a Caps game together on February 25th for Brian Luce’s 44th birthday.
Lonnell Battle, PVI’s College and Career Specialist, is pictured with Erin Mason ‘13 at Georgetown University at the Georgetown Holiday Party.
Pictured are Lara Abou-Rejaili ‘09, Ingrid Abou-Rejaili, Lauren Madelmayer ‘09, Loretta Madelmayer, Mackenzie Johnson, Lynn Johnson (Robinson friends), Erin Lopynski ’09 and Jeremy Lopynski.
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In February, Dan Cinalli ’04, Timmy Muha ’08 and Cary Ingalls Benz ‘01 played in the annual St. Timothy Student versus Faculty/Alumni fundraiser basketball game. The game raises scholarship money for needy families in honor of a former teacher at the school who lost a battle with cancer. Current PVI students who also played included Connor Adams, Austin Zavacky, Connor Bigelow, Peter Montwill, Jake Schmank, Michael Armstrong, Ethan Zavacky, Bailey Addie, and Josh Romero.
Patrick Healy ‘04 was welcomed home after a six month deployment to Afghanistan where he supported Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) as a UH-1Y Huey helicopter pilot for the Marine Corps. He was welcomed home by his parents, Tim and Cheryl Healy, and his wife, Morgan Radice Healy ‘03 and their children, Patrick Jr. (4), Anthony (3), and Marie (1). The family is happy to have him home and he is currently stationed at MCAS New River in Jacksonville, NC.
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Are You a PVI Alum Living in NYC? Chris Bruno ’02 and Megan Bunce ’05 helped kick off our first PVI in NYC event for alumni who live in New York City. The first event was a happy hour at Ainsworth Park on April 16th which welcomed alumni who live in or around the city to connect with other PVI grads. Discussions focused on how to foster a robust PVI alumni network in New York City. Future events for this group include potential programming including continued socials, alumni networking and job promotion, speaker series, and service projects. Live in NYC and want to join us for our next event? Email alumni@paulvi.net!
Chris Bruno ‘02 “Whether it be in my personal life here in New York City, or in my professional life working within City government, I have always gravitated toward institutions and organizations that help others, shape development, and do good. For each of these reasons, and many others, I am very excited to join the Alumni Association Board of Paul VI Catholic High School. PVI shaped, developed, and left an impact on us all. For me it was the first step - or what I would consider one of the most important - in a long line of decisions that have shaped my life. PVI provided me with the foundational appreciation of relationships, service, hard work, and justice through sports, opportunities, and a strong academic curriculum. It is important for me to support such organizations, particularly PVI, that have had such an impact on my life and work, and I look forward to engaging and supporting other PVI alums in this cause.”
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Megan Snyder ’05, Laura Noonan ’05, Marie Zapolski ’05, Chris Bruno ’02
Noel Otis ’05, Alex Kryvoruka ’12, Chris Bruno ’02
“How could I be anything but grateful? From my former classmates and life-long friends, teammates to the excellent teachers and faculty, Paul VI has been amazing to me and my family. I would not be where I am today if I did not attend a high school so centered around faith and loving support. It is comforting to know that the PVI network transcends Fairfax, VA and that students of all classes can find a way to connect and feel a part of the community still. I look forward to future opportunities where I can continue to cultivate long-lasting friendships.” Morgan Snyder ’07, Maggie Prisinzano ’07, Lindsay Gay ’07, Angela Marino ’07, Caroline Manning ‘07 24
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Sophia Senyk ‘04 married Robert Pickel, Jr. on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Vienna, Virginia. The reception was held at The Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Tysons Corner. PVI friends in attendance included (pictured left to right): Annie Desmarais ’08, Associate Director, Alumni Relations; Kateryna Senyk ’96; Robert Pickel Jr., Sophia Senyk Pickel ’04; Mary Desmarais ’06; Chris Desmarais, Options Program Director; and Adam Stewart ‘04.
Matthew James Dannemann ‘03 married Margaret Eperney Quigley on May 25, 2014 at Sunset Crest Manor in Chantilly, VA. Matt’s brother Paul Dannemann ’01 and Joseph DePorter ‘03 were co-Best Men. Matt’s sister Kathleen Dannemann ‘06 was a Maid-of-Honor. Also in attendance were Teagan O’Bar ’03; Matt Scarpace ’03; Steve DePorter ’91; Mrs. Eileen Hanley, Assistant Principal/ Director of Admissions and Student Life; Mrs. Joan Wang, Registrar and Mr. Mark Collier, Director of Security. Matt and Margaret currently live in Centreville, VA. Matt works at Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton and Margaret works for the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
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Ann Battle ’01 married Matt Kurz on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at The Torpedo Factory in Old Town, Alexandria.
Megan Battle ’03, Ann Battle ’01, Mary Kate Battle ‘06
Megan Battle ’03; Mary Kate Battle ’06; Ann Battle ’01; Matt Kurz; Lonnell Battle, PVI’s College and Career Specialist; Tim Battle
Sean Milligan ’04 married Megan Dupras on June 21, 2014 at The Saint Thomas of Villanova Chapel on the campus of Villanova University and celebrated with family and friends at The Rivercrest Golf Club and Preserve in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. They met in religion class during their senior year at Villanova. Sean and Megan live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where they work as an accountant and nurse, respectively.
Alumni in attendance (pictured left to right) were Kelly Isom ‘06, Tom Wonder ‘04, Sean Milligan ‘04, Megan Dupras Milligan, Ryan Donnelly ‘04, Colleen Kiley ‘04, James Isom ‘04, Lindsay Curtin ‘04 and Gary Boylan ‘04. Alumni parents who attended (pictured left to right) included: Elizabeth and Ed Wonder (Tom ‘04 and Carly ’09), James and Veronica Isom (Betsy ’03, James ‘04 and Kelly ‘06), William and Gale Donnelly (Ryan ‘04, Kathleen ‘06 and Owen ‘08), Sean and Megan Milligan, John and Ellen Boylan (Megan ‘01, Gary ‘04 and AJ ‘09), Anne McVey and William Milligan (Sean ’04).
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Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Westfields Marriott For auction, sponsorship, donation and ticket information, contact the auction chairs: Joanne Abbate and Susie Bonvouloir at pviauction@gmail.com.
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Joseph Kraenzle ’97 married Olivia Pacheco ‘97 on November 15, 2014 in Georgetown. PVI alums in attendance included Mrs. Katherine Kraenzle (mother of groom), Charlotte Kraenzle Pena ‘95, Mariela Pacheco ‘08, Pamela Pacheco ‘06, Adriana Pacheco ‘00, Erica Pacheco ‘98, Pablo Gamez ‘97, Christina De Los Santos Gamez ‘97, Katrina Alino Purtell ‘97, Shea Parvis Dennis ‘97, Melissa Carboni Staley ‘97, Kristin Schaad Francis ‘97, Colleen Hardy ‘97, Kirstin Dawson ‘97, Lilly Chuecos Ward ‘97, Katie Macleod ‘97, Shannon Dwyer Robinson ‘97, John Leekley ‘97, Andy Schoonover ‘97, Craig McCubbin ‘97, Jeff Palmer ‘97, and Stephanie Schulz ’06.
Dan Cinalli ’04 married Arielle Riley on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Moorestown, New Jersey. The reception was at the Stone Terrace in Hamilton, New Jersey.
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Alumni and alumni parents in attendance included, pictured left to right: Patrick Zanelotti ’04, Carl Wang ’04, Joan Wang (Mother of Kristin ’03, Carl ’04 and Michael ’10), Linda Zanelotti (Mother of Patrick ’04), Drew Bonk ’04, Erin Hughes Bonk ’04, Arielle Cinalli, Dan Cinalli ’04, Brendan Armstrong ’04, Finn Loftus ’04, AJ Bergmann ’04, Robert Madelmayer ’04, Luigi Mandarino ’04, Gary Boylan ’04, Erin Kane Nowak ’04, James Aubrey ’04, Mike Geraghty ’04, Tom Opfer ’96, Kevin Kaczmarski ’04, Steve Hughes ’04, Cynthia Cinalli Kilmer ‘00, and Marianne Cinalli Saland ‘06.
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The PVI Family Students and faculty often describe PVI as a family. In addition to the family atmosphere in the community, a few PVI staff members are even blessed to work at school alongside a member of their immediate family.
“PVI is a family-oriented community that appreciates and encourages family values, support, and encouragement.” — Tom Opfer ‘96
Betty Opfer, Assistant Director of Admissions and son Tom Opfer ‘96, Vice Principal and Dean of Academics
“We’re a close knit group who care for one another and have the students’ welfare as our top priority.” – Betty Opfer
“My mom is my best friend so to be able to see her every day makes work that much better. Paul VI is without a doubt a family. You have all of these professionals working together towards the same mission of assisting our students to be the best version of themselves. PVI has become my second home where I feel I am always supported.” Annie Desmarais ‘08, Psychology Teacher and Associate Director of Alumni and mother Chris Desmarais, Options Director
Betsy Hinko Rhodes ’96, Director of Academic Center for Excellence and DeSales Learning Center and mother Sue Hinko, substitute teacher and proctor, and sister Patti Hinko ’06, English teacher
Lonnell Battle, College & Career Specialist, and daughter Megan Battle ‘03 , Options Peer Mentor Coordinator
“There is a genuine love and respect which the teachers, staff, and administrators feel toward the students and toward each other. PVI is like a family...where we love and support each other; pray for each other, learn from each other and laugh with each other.”
— Annie Desmarais ‘08
“It is nice having them here because if I need advice or support, I already have built in support from them both in the form of a supportive coworker and family member. It makes the stressful days a little easier. They also bring me Starbucks. I also feel like PVI is a family because of the amazing support and care everyone shows each other.” — Patti Hinko ’06, English
“PVI definitely has a feeling of a second home and family for me. It has been the place where I have experienced many wonderful moments both as a parent and as an educator over the past 18 years. I greatly value the support of the PVI community.”
— Chris Desmarais, Options Director
“Everyone here looks after each other and supports each other in our ups and downs. I think it speaks volumes that so many alumni and current/alumni parents work here. There is a great work-life balance and family comes first.” — Betsy Hinko Rhodes ‘96
“The PVI community is synonymous with a family because whenever a member of PVI needs support, the entire community comes together to rally around that individual and lift them up, just like a family would.”
– Lonnell Battle
– Megan Battle ‘03
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Dr. W. James Werner, father of Jeremy ’95 and Scott ‘97
Mr. Brit Stolz, father of Mary Jane Cochrane, PVI Librarian
Mr. Milt Papke, longtime PVI Golf coach of 27 years
James E. Watkins, father-in-law of Ann Watkins, PVI Math Teacher
Mary Ann Burkard, sister of Dan Burkard, PVI Guidance Counselor
Yolinda Barroso, cousin of Emerita Sarabia, PVI Assistant Director of Finance
Mrs. Barbara M. La Velle, mother of Don La Velle and grandmother of D. J. La Velle ‘11
Mrs. Mary Schierer, motherin-law of Ann Schierer
Mrs. Barbara Healy, mother of Tom Healy, former PVI math teacher and wrestling coach
Mrs. Helen Hook Clarke, long-time supporter of the Options program and grandmother of Dave Clarke ‘01, Sheila Clarke Barnett ‘03, Joe Clarke ‘09, Molly Zigo Orem ‘06, Ed Zigo ’03, Tommy Zigo ‘09, Catherine Murphy ’09, Margaret Murphy ’12
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Save the Date! Hall of Fame Weekend 2016 FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND & SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD We will be introducing our 2016 induction class on Friday, January 22nd during the Boys’ Basketball game and holding our induction dinner on Saturday, January 23rd. Would you like to nominate someone to the Athletic Hall of Fame? Visit www.paulvi.net/halloffame to learn more. Nominations due to Annie Desmarais ’08, Associate Director, Alumni Relations by October 1, 2015. Email alumni@paulvi.net for more information.
2014 Hall of Fame Induction Class: Grady Harrington ‘88 Football & Wrestling
Maggie Bridges Malcolm ‘05 Soccer, Lacrosse, Track
Sean Ratliff ‘88 Basketball & Soccer
Julia Moore ‘08 Softball & Volleyball
Matt Lucas ‘00 Lacrosse
Brian Hope ‘09 Tennis
Danielle MacDonald Wateridge ‘02 Soccer Allison Opfer Ramirez ‘03 Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer
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