B&G alumni magazine summer 2015

BISHOP VEROT ALUMNI MAGAZINE SUMMER 2015

Graduating Class of 2015 Tyler Adams’ Amazing Race 2014-2015 Benefactors & Donors

Members

The Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane Msgn. Stephen E. McNamara Dr. Volodymyr Smeryk Directors

John Petracco, President Maria De Santo, Vice President Peter McPartland, Treasurer Denise Da Silveira, Secretary Vito Manone ~ Janet Beach ~ Michele Tromble George Browning, Esq. ~ Dave Ryan ~ Barbara Caldwell

+ Serving Donors + Securing Gifts + Stewarding Long-term Financial Resources + D i o c e s e o f Ve n i c e + 9 4 1 - 4 4 1 - 1 1 2 4 + w w w. c c f @ d i o c e s e o f v e n i c e . o r g 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

5 Denny Denison 6 Class of 2015 13 Senior Service Day Letter from the Director of 14 Advancement ~ Gina Lombardo 15 Fundraising by the Numbers 16 Lifetime Benefactors 23 2014-2015 Donors 25 Alumni Gifts 26 Vikings...Center Stage 28 Tyler Adams’ Amazing Race 30 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 31 Alumni Notes 34 Alumni Sports 37 School Notes Letter from the Principal

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Photos (from top down): Boys Varsity Baseball Team Junior Class at Spellamania Taylor Graeber, Kayla Schrickel, Andrea Eid 1990 Football team with the Class of 2015 Football players from at the Hall of Fame Banquet

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LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

editor

PATTY HOLMES patty.holmes@bvhs.org publisher

CONNIE RAMOS-WILLIAMS CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing creative director

APRIL BORDEAUX CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing account executive

LINDA FIORE CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing graduation photography

CRAIG HILDEBRAND BOB REDDY principal

DENNY DENISON denny.denison@bvhs.org director of development

GINA LOMBARDO gina.lombardo@bvhs.org alumni director

MIKE GILL ‘68 mike.gill@bvhs.org athletic director

JOHN GULLEY john.gulley@bvhs.org sports editor

RYAN MURPHY Mtxemurph@gmail.com Black & Gold Magazine is published quarterly; fall, winter, spring, and summer by Bishop Verot Catholic High School, Inc. in partnership with CONRIC PR & Marketing | Publishing. More than 6,500 copies are provided to alumni, parents, students, and friends.

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With the frenetic events surrounding the close of one school year and the planning for the next, I realized I needed to take a moment and appreciate all we have accomplished as a school. God grants us many gifts; He lifts us up so we can reach our goals, He pushes us on to victories, and He stands beside us in the mundane simplicity of the everyday.

So as I walked in silence through the quiet halls and looked at trophies and lockers, lunch tables and desks, bookshelves and banners, I wanted to stop and be thankful for all He has given us this year.

Members of our elite community have earned state swimming championships and STEM Team victories. We have been recognized publically for our athleticism and our coaching. One of our outstanding students even earned the distinction of fourteen years of perfect attendance. We are artists and musicians, volunteers and scholars, performers and educators. The list of our accomplishments is very long and shows we are more than just a team or individual.

We are a core of strength and intellect. We are an aggregate of poise and integrity.

But what I realized while quietly reflecting on the lives lived in these halls, is we are more than just our successes. We are so much greater than our awards and achievements because we are a family who has shown strength in adversity, and we stand together in good times and bad. Life is not all pomp and circumstance. Living is hard and entails difficulties and frustrations. What makes us different, is in our darkest hours and our greatest struggles, we stand together and lift each other above our fears. The true sign of a life well lived is one which goes beyond ourselves and positively impacts those around us. And I saw that life lived in those who graced our halls and cheered us on to every form of victory, whether it be in a classroom, on a field, or quietly in a hallway. We are a united front, founded in our faith in God, and in each other.

God has granted us many triumphs, but He stands by us even when we falter. With His strength, we came together as a community to say prayers for one of our own as he faced medical difficulties. When a team soared but missed the top ranking, we united in solidarity by linking arms and singing our alma mater. And we spread our spirit beyond our school by volunteering in efforts to better our community, and by setting the example of grace and determination to those who hope to one day become a Viking. There are just as many examples of support as there are of achievement, and for this I am proud.

A great man, when asked about the potential of our students to succeed, said something which has stuck with me. He said “Ask me again in ten years. Then we will see how they turn out as men.” This was the perfect summation of what I truly wish for every student who has, and will, attend our school, and what I see reflected in our faculty, alumni, parents, and donors. By sharing in our accomplishments and supporting each other in our difficulties, we are helping to form men and women of integrity. We are learning that as a group we can achieve, as a team we can soar, and with the help of God and each other, we can overcome. This has been a year of amazing victories, but more importantly, of lives joined together to form one Verot family.

His Blessings,

Denny Denison Denny Denison MISSION STATEMENT

Bishop Verot Catholic High School, building on more than 50 years of tradition and excellence in Catholic education, is a community of faith and learning dedicated to service and centered on Christ. An educational ministry of the Diocese of Venice, Florida, Bishop Verot serves students from Southwest Florida, as well as international students, in a co-educational college preparatory environment. Bishop Verot provides students with opportunities for lifelong learning and leadership, teaching skills for college and values for life.

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Congratulations Class of 2015

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Non Excidet ~ “We will not fail �

James Marcel Gomez Alday Florida Gulf Coast University

Charles Joseph Alexander Ball State University, IN

Patrick James Alicante*

University of Central Florida

Angeline Allan

Florida State University

Hannah Rose Arcentales*

University of Notre Dame, IN

Kelly S. Baker*

Florida State University

Patrick John Banick

Florida State University

Jacob Alexander Bay

Florida Gulf Coast University

Alan Michael Beck

Florida Gulf Coast University

Ashton Nicole Beer

Tallahassee Community College

Margaret Barlow Bell* Florida State University

Alec Lucius Bellino

Florida Gulf Coast University

Hannah Christine Bergau* Florida State University

Jennifer Marie Bertrand

The Culinary Institute of America, NY

Anthony Mario Bonacolta* University of Miami

Sophia Angelina Borghese New College of Florida

Jaryd Andrew Brady

Florida Gulf Coast University

Kelsey Lynn Bromwell

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James Aloysius Dwyer* University of Florida

Justin Ecelbarger*

University of Florida

Ashley Janine Edwards

Florida SouthWestern State College

Ann-Kathrin Effenberg* The University of Tampa

Andrea Eid

Florida State University

Quinn Farrell

Mount St. Joseph University, OH

Molly Jude Buck*

Griffin Anthony DeCarli

Anna Lisa Fortier*

University of Florida

Saint Mary’s College, IN

Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA

McKenzie Dinkel Campagnolo

Savannah Olivia DeCarufel

University of Missouri Columbia, MO

Cory Joseph Castellano

Marco Antonio Garcia

University of St. Thomas, MN

Danielle Nicole Dickey*

University of Central Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University

Kiera Michelle Clay

Scott Patrick Duffy

Elizabeth Nee Gardner

Florida State University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Weston M. Cole

University of South Florida

Santa Fe College

Kinzie Marie Frey

Florida SouthWestern State College

University of South Florida

Hailey Marie Dwyer*

Thomas Benedict Gargano

Florida State University

Ave Maria University

Courtney Kathryn Conwell

Columbia College Chicago, IL

Ryan Mark Cooper

Florida State University

Conor McLane Crep*

Florida State University

Kathryn Gorham Crowley

University of Central Florida

Gabriel Custodio-Gautier

Florida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Stanley Dean III

Wittenberg University, OH

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Candace Rose Getgen

Florida Gulf Coast University

Andrea Alyse Globetti

The University of Alabama, AL

Taylor Alexis Graeber

Florida State University

Patricia Mary Gras*

University of Central Florida

Preston Chase Gregg

Florida Atlantic University

Connor Patrick Gregory Florida State University

Vincent Guerrieri

The University of Tampa

China Haisley

Ashley E. Holleran

Gabrielle Sarafina Jacobelli

Florida State University

Florida SouthWestern State College

Chesnee Ann Holly

John Ryan Janiak

Florida SouthWestern State College

Michigan State University, MI

The University of Alabama, AL

Hunter Johnson Hand

Oklahoma State University, OK

Lauren Ashley Homolka* University of Florida

Luke Kane

Florida State University

Samuel I. Haskins

Jared Ross Horowitz

Samantha Anne Kane*

Florida Gulf Coast University

Jacksonville University

Jordan Alexandra Hodges

Mirella Mary Jane Hurst

Berklee College of Music, MA

Florida Atlantic University

Florida State University

Tracey M. King

Saint Leo University

Karyne Dana Kozar

Florida SouthWestern State College

Christopher Marti Kukla

Florida Gulf Coast University

Daulton Joseph LaGrave* Florida State University

Long Dai Lam

Houston Community College, TX

Sarah J. Lambert

Florida SouthWestern State College

Nicholas S. Lambros

Saint Louis University, MO BISHOP VEROT ALUMNI MAGAZINE

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Mary Bridget Medovich*

San Jose State University, CA

Clinton Charle Mitchell

Florida Gulf Coast University

Michaela A. Morris

Florida Gulf Coast University

Gregory Donald Moyer* Florida State University

Andrew Joseph Murray

Florida SouthWestern State College

Dillon Joseph Nemeth* Florida State University

Michael Lee

Saint Leo University

Cassian Levinson-Peterman

Florida SouthWestern State College

Connor Francis Linden

Florida SouthWestern State College

Lin Liu

Pennsylvania State University

Jordan Lyndsey Locke

Florida Gulf Coast University

Austin E. Maurer

Florida Gulf Coast University

Keelin Amanda McKenna* Florida State University

Kyle Mitchell McKenna* University of Florida

Rachel Leah McLaughlin

Florida Gulf Coast University

Richie Nizza

Florida State College of Jacksonville

Spencer Vincent Nowell

Tallahassee Community College

H. Austin James Olbekson* Florida State University

Bailey Jane Owens*

Purdue University, IN

Lauren Makenzie Oyer* Florida State University

Lauren Jo Lukasik*

New College of Florida

Tess Malik*

Florida State University

David Connor Malt

Florida Southern College

Alexander Richard Mantz

The University of Arizona, AZ

Tyler Dean Marshall*

The Ohio State University, OH

Ricardo Felix Martinez*

University of South Florida

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Brooke Marion Palmer

Florida Gulf Coast University

Andrea Nicole Pendergrass* University of Central Florida

Madison Taylor Pergakis* University of South Florida

Nicholas Ryan Petrozzi* Marietta College, OH

Flornaldine Pierre

Florida Atlantic University

Eric P. Poland

Wagner College, NY

Nicolas Jackson Powell

Benjamin Quimby

Thomas Peter Rizzo

Florida State University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Seminole State College

Francisco Prado-Barker Florida State University

Tiffany Reyes

Alec Wayne Rose

Netzy Preciado

Antonia Marie Rich

Undecided

University of South Florida

Andrew Lenox Ryan

University of South Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Nitzel Preciado

University of South Florida

Jeffrey Dean Richards University of Florida

Austin Saunders

Florida Gulf Coast University

Lauren Diane Proce

Nicholas James Rieske

Natalie Lauren Schol

Tallahassee Community College

SW Florida Public Service Academy

University of Central Florida

Kayla Ashley Schrickel

University of South Florida

Philipp Jerome Seibert* Florida State University

Nima Shirooni

Florida SouthWestern State College

Julia Catherine Signorelli

Florida Gulf Coast University

Matthew Charles Signorelli*

United States Naval Academy, MD

Kathleen Marie Smith

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Michael Harrison Snyder

Garrison Alexander Thomas* University of Florida

Florida State University

Madison Rose Soto

Matthew Thomas Thompson*

Connor Patrice Woodburn

Casey Jane Stephan

Ashley Marie Truax

Ziyan Xu

Florida Atlantic University The University of Tampa

Florida State University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Hillsborough Community College

Foothill College, CA

Aleczander Michael Suarez

Lauren Elizabeth Tuffo

Logan Lamar Youmans

Florida State University

University of Mississippi, MS

Florida Gulf Coast University

Yitong Sun

Natassia Madeline Tuhovak* Canisius College, NY

Janine Marie Zayas

The Catholic University of America, DC

Peter Even Swafford

Alexis Briana Verwoert*

Guibin Zheng

Fordham University, NY

Santa Monica College, CA

Huayuan Tang

Siqi Zheng

Northeastern University, MA

Nicholas Carmelo Vinci

Florida Gulf Coast University

Foothill College, CA

David Garrett Taylor

Stephen Pierce Wagner

Cornell University, NY

Anthony Edward Tejeda

Kerry Elizabeth Waldron*

Elle Aline Thomas*

Thaddeus James Ward

University at Albany, NY Florida State University

Florida Gulf Coast University Triton College, IL

The Ohio State University, OH

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Florida State University

Julia Marie Weber*

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Florida State University

Joseph Paul Zolik* Peter John Zolik

The Citadel Military College, SC * denotes member of National Honor Society

University of Central Florida

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SENIORS SERVICE DAY As freshmen, the Class of 2015

began their time at Bishop Verot with a day of service during their Freshman Retreat. This long-standing tradition is a great way to bring the freshman class together, for a unified purpose, and while they form lasting relationships, they also learn the importance of giving back.

And what better way to conclude their four years at Verot, than a Senior Service and Retreat Day? Four years older and wiser, the students headed out into the community, to make a difference. They worked outdoors at LARC, Special Equestrians, Habitat for Humanity, and Special Populations.

Students also helped out at Salvation Army and Harry Chapin Food Bank.

After putting in several hours of hard work, the class gathered downtown at Centennial Park for lunch and prayer. Father Goodyear spoke of their time here and offered inspiration for their future. The high school years will always be remembered for their academics and athletics, as well as the monumental events like Homecoming Week, Theater productions, class trips, clubs, and Prom. It is our hope the time spent in the community will also be as impactful and an experience that will carry on in their adult life. BG

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A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT My Fellow Vikings, It is hard to believe yet another school year has come and gone. We have accomplished so much in this last school year. Our pride in the accomplishments of our students cannot be measured. The community of Bishop Verot is an integral part of our students’ success. This community is comprised of so many thoughtful, caring and generous people. Beyond the faculty and staff, we have our parents, alumni and friends. At any event, academic, athletic, or fundraising, you will see our parents and alumni alongside volunteers whose only connection might be their commitment to quality Catholic education, giving of their time, talent, and treasure. We are continually thankful for the blessing of this comradery.

In this issue of the Black & Gold, you will see the recap of our fundraising efforts for the 2014-2015 school year. Your support helps continue the mission of Bishop Verot. Your gifts to the Annual Appeal, sponsoring and attending our fundraising events, support of the Athletic Booster Club, and volunteering in so many ways helps our students today while also helping future generations.

As we prepare for the new school year, please keep our school community in your prayers.

Non Excidet, Gina Lombardo Director of Development

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BVHS BY THE NUMBERS

700 Students 5,978+ Alumni

99%

40%

of families have demonstrated need of $1.3 million

of students go on to post secondary school

students received donorfunded scholarships and other aid in fiscal 2014-2015

1617

Average SAT Score

FUNDRAISING BY THE NUMBERS $259,422 $15,000 $893 $25,000

General gifts

Technology & Innovation

$98,250

Revenue from Fundraising Southwest Florida $11,900 Community Foundation

Average Alumni Gift

$5,803 Gifts In Kind

GRANTS

$8,500 Memorial Funds

$61,135

Gifts for Adopt-a-Student

BVHS ENDOWMENT FUNDS held at the catholic community foundation of southwest florida

Market Value as of March 31, 2015: $1,518,038 funds included in the endowment:

The Bishop Verot High School Foundation Fund - Est. 1995 Income from the fund is used to support the operation of BVHS. Jacob Alderman Memorial Scholarship Fund - Est. 2003 Income used to provide Financial Assistance for needy students to attend BVHS. Joseph Grabsch Scholarship Fund - Est. 2005 Income used to provide Financial Assistance for worthy students to attend BVHS. Carl Kistel Memorial Scholarship Fund - Est. 2000 Income used to provide Financial Assistance for needy students to attend BVHS .

John and Mimi Hotchkiss Scholarship Fund - Est. 2004 Income used to provide Financial Assistance for needy students to attend BVHS. Preferred use is to provide scholarships for strong academic minority students, however it is not required that the award go to a minority student.

Judy Springston Scholarship for the Arts - Est. 2014 A partial scholarship for a student wishing to focus on the Arts.

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Rob Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund - Est. 2000 Income used to provide Financial Assistance for needy students to attend BVHS. Edward and Esther Kuss Memorial Scholarship Fund - Est. 2010 Income used to provide Financial Assistance for needy students to attend BVHS. Dick Stahl Memorial Scholarship Fund - Est. 2008 Income used to provide scholarship for needy incoming freshmen from St. Francis School.

Spirit of 1974 Scholarship Fund - Est. 2011 Income used to provide scholarship for a well rounded high academic needy student.

The Spirit of 1974 BVHS Scholarship is supplemented annually by the distribution from the Jay Sheppard Memorial Scholarship Fund established in 1980 at the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. Pursuant to the Endowment Agreement with Catholic Community Foundation, income distributions from the Spirit of 1974 Scholarship Fund do not begin until July 1, 2015.

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Lifetime Benefactors Mr. and Mrs. Pete Odell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Farnham Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Pirrello Dr. Rick Fernandez Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Pritchett III Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fletcher Mrs. Marjorie Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ray Dr. and Mrs. Mason Goss Mrs. Nancy L. Dwyer Dr. and Mrs. David M. Reardon Mr. Rodney Godwin and Mrs. Mary Q. Eller Dr. and Mrs. James A. Reeves Mrs. Sally Bohn Mr. Leonardo Santini Mrs. Rica Richardson Dr. and Mrs. Paul G. Grumbach Mrs. Cookie Swanson Miss Margaret E. Ritchie Mr. Adam L. Hall Southwest Florida Community Mr. and Mrs. Dwight R. Sedgwick Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hall Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Brett Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Marty Harrity Mr. and Mrs. John Sheppard Mrs. Helen Hoffman De Sales Society Mr. and Mrs. Duane R. Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hooper $200,000+ Mr. Ronald J. Vecchie Mr. and Mrs. John G. Huether Rev. Raymond J. Wahl Church of the Resurrection of Dr. and Mrs. Abbott Kagan Mrs. Joan M. Weiffenbach our Lord Mr. and Mrs. Noopie Khemkhajon Mrs. Catherine Yakimchick Mr. and Mrs. Robb Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knox St. Francis Xavier Parish Mr. Eric Weise Mr. Hyuk Sub Kwon St. Andrew Parish Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Kyle Legacy Circle Carol Jo Vecchie Memorial Drs. Paul and Judy Liccini $20,000+ Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Lozano Edison National Bank Dr. Constantine Mantz and Dr. and Mrs. Jack G. Beaulieu B.V.H.S. Athletic Boosters Dr. Christina Hodges Mr. and Mrs Gerald A. Bilski Sexton Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Maribona Mr. and Mrs. John Boler B.V.H.S. Academic Boosters Drs. Charles & Cynthia McCurdy Dr. and Mrs. Paul R. Bretton G. L. Homes Mr. and Mrs. Quinton McNew Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Brueck St. John XXIII Catholic Church Mr. and Mrs. John Naumann Dr. and Mrs. John S. Bruno St. Columbkille Thrift Store Dr. and Mrs. John M. Petersen Mrs. Alice A. Burnett St. Columbkille Church Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Rieck Mrs. Katherine Dougherty Vein Specialists at Royal Palm Dr. Jasper Rizzo Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Dwyer Square Inc Mr. and Mrs. Reid R. Schaefer Dr. and Mrs. John S. Fifer State Farm Mutual Automobile Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Mrs. Barbara Garratt Insurance Company Mr. Christopher J. Shields Mr. Curt Hackett BVHS Yearbook Mr. George C. Steckel Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hafele St. Katharine Drexel Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Steenhausen Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Halucha St. Leo Catholic Church Mr. and Mrs. William A. Stejskal Mr. and Mrs. Kim P. Hart Mr. Ron Throgmartin Dr. and Mrs. Lowell L. Hart Vahlhalla Circle Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Tienstra Mr. and Mrs. Earl P. Holland $10,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Terry Tincher Mr. and Mrs. John Hotchkiss Dr. and Mrs. Joel Van Sickler Mr. and Mrs. John R. Anthony Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huether Mrs. June Verona Dr. and Mrs. James A. Aurelio Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Inge Dr. and Mrs. Steve West Mr. and Mrs. William D. Baker Mrs. Linda Jones Mrs. Helen T. West Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batson, Jr. Mr. Stan Kashnig Mr. Robert Wigley Mr. and Mrs. Leo Boisvert Dr. and Mrs. Michael Katin Mr. Joseph N. Wyble Dr. and Mrs. Patrick S. Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Al Krause Mr. and Mrs. Ronald York Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Brooks Mr. Robert J. Kretschmer IBM Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buntrock Mr. and Mrs. William E. LaMothe Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Carrasquillo The Bunny Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lause St. Isabel Parish Mr. Leo LeBlanc Mr. Joseph Crimaldi Our Lady of Mercy Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Lee Mr. Lee J. Crowther St. Cecilia Catholic Church Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Lewis Dr. and Mrs. Peter Curcione Rotary South Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Linnehan Jr. Mr. Richard R. Del Favero Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Middendorf Bank of America - Sheila Jeffrey Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle

Founders Circle $500,000+

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Our Lady of Light Church Ascension Church Doc Ford’s Restaurant Classic Basketball Inc.

Platinum Circle $5,000.00+ Mrs. Evelyn A. Allen Mr. and Mrs. James K. Arnold Mr. Raymond Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Geoff M. Becker Ms. Diane Bloomhall Dr. and Mrs. Nelson L. Charles Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Corso Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cull Dr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Cullen Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Danehy Mrs. Nancy Diamond Dr. and Mrs. Edward R. Dupay, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eisenman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Fair Mr. Philip Fenner Mr. and Mrs. E. Ray Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gargano Mr. and Mrs. Scot D. Goldberg Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Gregg Mr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Harrelson Ms. Chrisanna Harrington-Wright Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Henderson Mrs. and Mrs. Bob Holder Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holmes Mrs. Laura A. Holquist Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holway Mrs. Patricia Huether Mr. Sid Jacobsen Mr. Timothy M. Janson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Jeckering Mrs. Denise A. Keating Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Keys Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kiddy Dr. and Mrs. Brian K. Kim Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kirby Dr. and Mrs. F. Richard Kirley Mr. and Mrs. Kit A. Klingensmith Dr. & Mrs. Raymond Kordonowy Dr. and Mrs. Blaise Kovaz Dr. and Mrs. Subhash Kshetrapal Mr. and Mrs John F. Lang, Jr. Mr. Ron Larson Mr. and Mrs. Vito Manone Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mast BISHOP VEROT ALUMNI MAGAZINE

Mrs. Gertrude McCloud Mr. and Mrs. Darin McMurray Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McNamara Mr. and Mrs. Giles Meyer Drs. James and Yolanda Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mitchell, Jr. Mrs. Ruby Moore Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Niehaus Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Norris Mr. and Mrs. Vince Nowell Oblates of St. Francis deSales Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Onorati Mr. and Mrs. David A. Owens Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Plecha Mr. and Mrs. Michael Raymond Mr. and Mrs. Terry Reid Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Riera Dr. and Mrs. Alexander Rodi Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey W. Roepstorff Mr. and Mrs. David Rogers Mr. Robert Schaffstein Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Schlotterbeck Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sedlak Mr. and Mrs. James Sloan Drs. Douglas and Teresa Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Gary Stewart Mr. and Mrs. James E. Sublett Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. Tavares Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Teufel Mr. and Mrs. John Toggweiler Mr. and Mrs. Theodore L. Tripp, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. William H. Truax II Mrs. Catherine Uhl Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Vogelbach Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Walsh Mrs. Danette J. Watson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Whitley Ms. Susan Wyatt Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Zell Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Zeterberg Mrs. Linda Ziegler Chico’s FAS, Inc. David Plummer and Associates Wells Fargo Target Sanibel Golf Tournament 2005 South Florida Bank Health Force BVHS Summer Enrichment Class - John McMurrin Our Lady of Miraculous Medal SunTrust Bank Orthopedic Specialists Cellular One of SW Florida BISHOP VEROT ALUMNI MAGAZINE

BVHS Class of 1999 BVHS Class of 2005 Florida Cancer Specialists Price Foundation

Gold $2,500.00+ Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adams Dr. John Agnew Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Aloia Dr. and Mrs. Jaime A. Alvarez Anonymous Mr. Phillip G. Avery Mrs. Gayle Baetz Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Birnbaum Mr. and Mrs. Wally Bixby Dr. and Mrs. Richard Bloy Mrs. Nancy Brickner Mr. John W. Burden Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Carron Mr. and Mrs. Todd Caruso Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Case Mr. and Mrs. W. John Chuplis Ms. Alice Craven Mr. and Mrs. Ron Davis Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. Davis Ms. Nannette E. Dean Mr. Edward Delizia Dr. & Mrs. Kanacasabat Devacaanthan Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Devereaux Mrs Stacey DiDonna Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Dodson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doragh Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Duca Mrs. Virginia E. Dwyer Dr. and Mrs. Dale E. Fell Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Finch Mr. and Mrs Jeffrey S. Fischer Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Fitzgerald Mr. Arthur Fleck and Mrs. Mercedes Lima Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forget Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Forsyth Dr. and Mrs. David G. Gaar Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Galang Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner Mrs. Kathy Georgeson Dr. and Mrs. Randolph S. Geslani Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greco Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Greco Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Greco, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard W. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Harris Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hatch Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Hensen Susan J. Hickenlooper Mr. and Mrs. Frank Higginbotham Mr. William C. Hughes and Dr. Judi E. Hughes Mrs. Misty Ireland Mr. and Mrs. Chad S. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Karim Kafei Dr. and Mrs. George Kalemeris Mr. and Mrs. Randy Keim Mrs. Rosemary Q. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. John Keyes Dr. and Mrs. Tom Kowalsky Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Kuehner Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lautenbach Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lavender Mrs. Gloria J. Lazor Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Leslie Mr. and Mrs. John R. Linden Mrs. Betty Lose Dr. and Mrs. Gary Lounsberry Mr. Ricardo R. Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maschmidt Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Maughan Mr. & Mrs. James W. McCaughan Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. McGee Mr. Jim McGowan and Mrs. Tonia Batchelor Dr. and Mrs. Daniel McKenna Mr. and Mrs. Richard McKinlay Mr. and Mrs. Scott Metzger Mrs. Susan T. Meyer Mr. Anthony Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Eric Miller Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Osvaldo Morales D’Castillo Mrs. Ann Moran Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mosher Dr. and Mrs. Emilio Mufdi Mr. and Mrs. Tim Murphy Dr. and Mrs. Abel Natali Mr. James D. Newton Mr. and Mrs. Peter Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peplowski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Peters Dr. and Mrs. Mark Petrites Mr. and Mrs. Robert Puls Dr. and Mrs. Jorge M. Quinonez Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Rakowski Ms. Ida Rasnake

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Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bilodeau Mrs. Florence Birchter Mr. & Mrs. Michael K. Blackwell II Mr. Robert F. Boies Mr. and Mrs. Casey D. Breen Mr. and Mrs. Kevin C. Breen Mr. Jeff S. Brown Ms. Mary Budreck Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buttner Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cain Mr. and Mrs. Tom Callinan Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Campbell Mr. Douglas P. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Allen F. Carter Mr. and Mrs. Dave Chandler Mr. and Mrs. Tim I. Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Chew Ms. Kathleen Choquette Mr. Donald Cicero Mrs. Jane Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Dale M. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coleman Dr. Jeff Comer Mr. Lee V. Comfort Mr. and Mrs. Paul Conti Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Cowan Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Cozza Ms. Glory Crampton Mr. William A. Crane Mr. Richard Cullen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Currie Mr. and Mrs. Robert Curry Mr. and Mrs. Rex Dakos Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Darmanin Mr. and Mrs. Michael De Leon Mr. and Mrs. Craig A. Dearden Mr. Richard DeBoest Mr. and Mr. William P. Demkow Mr. Patrick K. Denson Mr. Matthew Devereaux Mrs. Patti D’Hondt Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Diamond Mr. and Mrs. Vincent DiNicola Mr. and Mrs. Greg DiTomaso Mr. and Mrs. David Dodd Mr. and Mrs. John T. Dolan Mr. and Mrs. John Donnelly Mr. Stephen H. Doragh Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dorn Dr. Paul F. Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Dunton Mrs. June M. Durand Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Eagle

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t has been a while since the Anderson Theater stage has included song and dance in its performances, but this Spring, Conrad Birdie shook up the theater.

Bishop Verot’s rendition of Bye, Bye Birdie was the first in what Director Lisa Stevens hopes will be a long list of musicals. Her passion for the stage, and musicals specifically, dates back to the days she was center stage as a student herself. She was taught under the direction of Miss Celeste Day, with help from long time Verot teacher, Theater Director and friend, Miss Judy Springston.

On opening night of Bye, Bye Birdie in April, Miss Stevens addressed a group of supporters. She shared the dream of a 15 year old Viking, with a goal she was about to see come to fruition as the curtain opened that night. As she spoke of the impact Miss Day and Miss Springston had on her teenaged self, and the experience of facing the challenges that come with being a performer, especially in front of peers, her passion was evident. And the desire to work with today’s Vikings sharing that experience was clear.

In addition to Bye, Bye Birdie, with Vikings sharing their gifts of singing and acting, Art Department students also shared their talents through photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, and woodworking.

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Students were recognized in local art competitions, with a win in the Art Chalk Block competition at the Fort Myers ArtFest and placing in the Lee County Language Art Fair and the Alliance for the Arts Young Artists Juried Visual Arts Show. Photography students also received honors in the Ding Darling Theodore Cross High School Photography Competition.Viking performers appeared center stage with the band, drum line, and chorus entertaining several times this year.

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NTER STAGE to make a career out of it. After high school, I continued studying theatre at University of Michigan where I earned a BFA in Acting.

I now live in Los Angeles and am working as an actor in commercials, film, television, and voiceover. The experiences that I had in high school definitely helped me get started on the right foot for my career and for that I am very grateful.” And Ashley (Harris) Talbert ’05 says, “My favorite memories at Bishop Verot are from the plays and musicals I participated in. I loved meeting new people each production while also having a blast with my old friends. I learned so much about being part of a team and how to be reliable.”

successful young people, and the experiences outside the classroom become just as important as the time spent in the classroom. A vibrant arts program including band, photography, studio arts, and performing arts all help in the forming of a well-rounded successful Viking.

Memories of former students and their experience on the stage bring inspiration for the future. April Moreau ’08 shared, “My involvement in the theatre program at Verot helped me realize from a young age my passion for acting and my desire BISHOP VEROT ALUMNI MAGAZINE

Miss Stevens, an alumni herself, hopes that she can offer Bishop Verot students the same experiences, fun, and friendships that changed her life. BG

Photos from top left clockwise: Bye, Bye Birdie, Bye, Bye Birdie, Children of Eden, 2006, One Dead Dolly, 2005, Drum line, and Chorus.

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ack in April, Tyler Adams ‘06, was joined by family, friends, past teachers and coaches to watch the fifth episode of The Amazing Race. Tyler had a starring role, with his ‘blind date” partner, racing around the world, accepting every challenge that came their way, in a quest to be the last team standing and winning big, $1,000,000! What no one knew that evening was that he had already finished the race the winner!

How hard was it to keep that a secret?

Keeping the secret was almost as hard as racing! I could not tell anyone where I had placed or any of the countries I had visited for nearly

5 months. Having an experience that incredible that you can’t share with friends and family is really tough but knowing they were all going to get to relive it with me each week made it a little more bearable.

Can you tell us the story of how you came to be chosen for the Amazing Race? Was this a dream of yours?

Since I was a kid I thought it would be such a cool experience to travel and compete on The Amazing Race.

In early 2014, Colin Rady ‘04 and I applied for the show but never heard back. Then in May 2014, I moved to LA and, in my first week of living in Santa Monica, the lead casting director approached me at a bar in my neighborhood. She

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asked me if I wanted to be on Survivor, I politely declined and then interjected “but I would love to be on The Amazing Race.” It turned out she worked on both shows and we started chatting and exchanging information. Next thing I knew, I was at an on camera interview later that week.

What was your greatest challenge in High School, and how do you suppose that experience has helped you?

When I was a junior at Verot, my friends and I did an all day scavenger hunt around SWFL. We had 4 teams of 4 and a list of over 200 things that we had to do or find in order to earn points. The competition lasted for 8 hours and when we all got back to the finish line we were a mess. We had chugged milk, eaten every item on the McDonald’s dollar menu, shaved our heads, climbed trees at the Edison home, the list went on and on. Although I didn’t know it at the time, it was definitely the best training I could have asked for!

Was there any one person here at Verot that made a significant impact on you, or whose influence was helpful in the challenges of the Amazing Race?

I played basketball all 4 years at Verot and my time in the gym holds some of my favorite memories.

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▲Coach Matt Herting, Tyler Adams ’06, John Keim ’06, Mrs. Lynn Knox, Leighton Elliott ‘05

incredible balance between working hard and having fun. Basketball was serious and we were playing to win, but we always found time for a good laugh. I approached The Amazing Race with a similar attitude. I wanted to win, but I also knew this was a once in a lifetime experience and I wanted to try my best to have a little fun and enjoy the ride!

Another Verot influence I have to mention is Mr. Boulton. He always had incredible stories to tell and pictures to share from his trips.

My Spanish might not be the best reflection of his teaching but he inspired my initial curiosity for travel.

Can you share a story from the show that your classmates/bv alumni would be interested in?

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zebra because it appeared to be the fastest of all the options. We had about 150yds to walk and within about 50 ft our zebra started going nuts! It was bucking and jumping, it almost kicked me in the shoulder and almost kicked Laura in the face.

Through it all, I refused to let it go and we ended up winning the leg and a trip to New Zealand. It was the one story I couldn’t hold back from telling to a few of my friends when I got home. They would ask how the race went and I would just say….”It was incredible, I wrangled a zebra.”

Besides work…I’d love to plan a trip to South America for next year, but all my friends from Verot keep filling up my calendar with weddings!! BG

Tell us about what you are doing now? What’s next?

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It is our pleasure to introduce the newest members of the Bishop Verot Athletic Hall of Fame, Christen Spake ’02 (pictured near right), RC Campagnolo ’87 (pictured far right), and the 1990 Football team (pictured below).

On April 15, 2015, at the 10th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet, Christen Spake ‘02, an outstanding athlete in both Basketball and Softball, along with the late RC Campagnolo ‘87, a founding member of the first Boys Soccer team at Bishop Verot, and the 1990 Football team were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Christen, joined by her family, received her award and RC’s family, including his daughter, MacKenzie ‘15, accepted his award. Coach Shields honored his 1990 Football team with stories of their successes and the positive influence they had on the school and coaching staff during their years of playing together. Several of his players shared stories as well. Congratulations to these new Hall of Fame inductees and their tremendous accomplishments in Viking athletics. BG

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ALUMNI Gary Riccardi ’66 & Dan Vogelbach ’11

Dan Vogelbach ‘11, was drafted by the Chicago Cubs out of High School and currently plays First Base for the Cubs’ farm team the Tennessee Smokies. Gary Ricciardi ‘66 played on the first Bishop Verot Vikings Baseball Team. The two met at a game in Kodak, with Gary wearing his Verot alumni t-shirt.

Dan was impressed to know that a fellow BV alumni lived in the area to support him.

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Andrea Noack Dillon ’06

Andrea Noack ‘06, married John Dillon on May 2, 2015. Andrea is a CPA, working as a Tax Manager with Noack and Company, and John is a Utility Operator at Covanta. The couple resides in Fort Myers.

Monica Gargano ’08

John Edwards ‘10

John Edwards ‘10, just completed his first year at Stetson University School of Law. He is interning this summer with the Florida Innocence Project in Tallahassee.

Jason Edwards ‘10

Mary Eileen Philbin Clay ‘81

Mary Eileen ’81, and her husband Gordon, are the proud parents of Bishop Verot graduates Breanna ’06, Brendan ’08, Kayley ’10, and Kiera ’15. The family was honored at the Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremony for their commitment to Catholic education and Bishop Verot.

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Monica Gargano ‘08, is announcing her engagement to Greg Hartman.

Monica is an account executive with Gartner and Greg is a sales representative with US Pipe and Foundry. The couple is planning a January 2016 wedding at St. John XXIII.

Jason Edwards ‘10, graduated in May from the University of Georgia with a Bachelors Degree in Education, majoring in Health and Physical Education. Jason was honored to be named “Outstanding Major Student of the Year” for the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Education.

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ALUMNI James Lebert Cudahy ‘11

James Cudahy ‘11, graduated on Saturday, May 30, 2015 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from Savannah College of Art and Design. He plans to pursue a career in animation.

Sean Driscoll ’11

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John Gargano ’13

John Gargano ‘13, a rising Junior at Ave Maria University, working towards his Humanities and Liberal Studies Major with a Minor in Economics, was voted Student Government President for the 2015-2016 school year at Ave Maria.

After finals, John was one of 12 students to accompany President of Ave Maria University, Jim Towey, on a 10 day mission trip to Calcutta, India to serve with Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s Missionaries of Charity.

While there, the group worked at Kaligaht (home for the dying) and Daya Dan (home for physically and mentally handicapped children). John is also working to obtain his Real Estate License.

Martin Ebenger ’14

Martin Ebenger ‘14, is finishing up his first year at University of Central Florida, studying Political Science.

He was the 2014 LCBA Scholarship recipient, administered through the Uncommon Friends Foundation. In his first year at UCF, Martin earned a 3.9 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. His goal is to be accepted to the top four law schools in Florida. ▼BVHS was honored to have the first graduates of Bishop Verot Catholic High School in attendance at the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2015. Pictured are the alumni from the Class of 1965 as they were recognized during the Commencement Ceremony.

Sean Driscoll ‘11, University of Miami graduate, has been offered a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to Indonesia for an English Teaching Assistantship. Sean is one of over 1,900 U.S. citizens who will travel abroad for the 2015-2016 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic and professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential.

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ALUMNI CALENDAR Class Reunions CLASS OF

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Date and Time TBD Please contact Gary Ricciardi ‘66 for more information or to help with the reunion at penguin.ysu@att.net.

Reunion date tentatively set for September 26, 2015.

Please contact Molly ‘Stalter’ Konieczny at mollykonieczny@livenation.com or Katrina Gamez at Katrina.gamez@gmail.com for more information or to help with the reunion, or visit our Facebook page, BVHS Class of 1995.

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Alumni, please help our organizers by sharing this information with your contacts. Thank you!

Congrats to Scott Rasmussen for making the U.S. Sailing Olympic Development Team He will represent US ODT at summer regattas and at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship in Kingston Ontario in August among 150 boys from 53 countries.

Scott was also invited to go to Rio for the 2016 summer Olympic Games as a training partner with current US Olympic Team.

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ALUMNI Katie Mosher ’10 FSU Volleyball

Following her outstanding career with the Florida State Volleyball team, the 2014 All American has joined the USAV sanctioned Pro Volleyball team, the Florida Wave, for the 2015 season. She competed in May 2015 at the PVL national championships in Detroit where she helped her team to a 4th place finish.

Katie was the recipient of the 2015 ACC Post Grad Scholarship and is currently enrolled in graduate studies at FSU, completing her masters in Sports Management.

She has also joined the coaching staff with the indoor volleyball team at FSU as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the 2015-2016 season.

Talia Barraco ‘11

Embry-Riddle Softball The senior started every game for Embry-Riddle, .273 with thirteen extra-base hits and 25 runs batted in. Her .371 on-base percentage was second best on the team, as she reached base 20 times on walks and hits by pitches. Barraco was also named to the Sun Conference All-Tournament Team after driving in three runs and hitting .533 in the conference tournament.

Paris Prusak ‘11

USC-Upstate Softball Prusak played a major role in Upstate’s 44-win season, which included an Atlantic Sun championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Prusak recorded a .319 batting average with three home runs and 14 runs batted in. She appeared in 41 of the team’s 54 games, making 33 starts. The senior was also a stalwart in the field, converting each and every one of her 193 chances.

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Embry-Riddle Baseball Garcia aided the Eagles in advancing to the NAIA World Series, starting in all but one game. Garcia hit .336 with 17 extra-base hits and 50 runs batted in. He also added 42 runs scored with 13 runs scored.

Garcia and his Embry-Riddle teammates won the Sun Conference championship and a regional to advance to the NAIA World Series, where they won two games.

Nick Rivera ‘12 FGCU Baseball

Rivera had another stellar season for the FGCU Eagles, which ended in him being drafted in the 38th round by the Houston Astros in the Major League Baseball Draft.

Rivera will return for his senior season with the goal of sending the Eagles to their first ever NCAA Tournament. In his junior campaign, Rivera was named first team AllAtlantic Sun and a third team All-American. He hit .341 with ten home runs and 70 runs batted in, nearly 30 more than the closest Eagle hitter.

Frankie Romano ‘12 Stetson Baseball

In his redshirt sophomore campaign, Romano blossomed into one of Stetson’s best relief pitchers, making 26 appearances with a 2.64 ERA. Romano struck out 20 hitters in 30.2 innings, helping Stetson to a 29win season with a 1-0 record on the mound. The pitcher allowed just nine runs in his relief appearances, and opposing hitters batted just .231 when Romano was on the mound.

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ALUMNI Kevin Jordan ‘10

Verot Viking 5K Paint Run Kevin ‘10, took 1st place at the Verot Viking 5K Paint Run in April. Kevin is Verot’s only 3 sport coach, coaching track & field, cross country and basketball. He joins the faculty this year in the classroom in the Social Studies Department.

Jesse Mitchell ‘13

Mount Olive College Lacrosse Mitchell played in all but one game in his sophomore season as an attacker at Mount Olive, including one start. He scored seven goals on the season, including two-goal performances in wins over Florida Tech and North Greenville. He also had two assists in the Mount Olive victory over Lees-McRae on March 17. He recorded seven ground balls on the season, in which his team won 11 of 16 games.

Jeff Passantino ‘14 Lipscomb Baseball

In his first season for the Bisons, Passantino quickly became one of Lipscomb’s most dependable starters. The freshman went 5-1 with a 2.69 ERA in seven starts and sixteen total appearances.

He worked 67 innings on the mound, and struck out 64 hitters with just 14 walks. Passantino was selected as a second team All-Atlantic Sun pitcher, as well as a first team All-Freshman selection. Lipscomb advanced to the NCAA Tournament as champions of the Atlantic Sun Conference.

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SPORTS Linda Kornienko ‘12

Nova Southeastern Tennis Kornienko became a regular in the Sharks lineup in doubles, teaming with Iryna Serdyuk to win five of eight matches, including wins over doubles teams from ranked schools St. Edward’s and Rollins. The victory over the duo from Rollins was a dominant 8-0 victory. Kornienko also made two appearances in the Nova Southeastern singles lineup during the month of March.

Alexis Parks ‘13

Birmingham Southern Lacrosse Parks started all thirteen games for Birmingham Southern at midfield. The sophomore scored a goal and added an assist, scoring in the team’s 14-12 victory over Huntingdon on March 31. She recorded seven ground balls and earned a draw control in five of Birmingham Southern’s seven games.

Evan Dougherty ‘14 Duke Baseball

Dougherty immediately made an impact for the Blue Devils, starting in 45 games for Duke in the outfield. Dougherty drove in sixteen runs and scored another 23, recording seven extra-base hits. The fleet-footed outfielder was perfect in the field, converting all 99 of his fielding chances for the Blue Devils, who won 31 games, including a 25-8 record in Durham.

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Bishop Verot Artists win in the Alliance for the Arts Juried Art Show Bishop Verot artists participated in the Alliance for the Arts Young Artists Juried Visual Arts Show. Out of over 200 entries and 17 competing schools, two of our student’s works were chosen as winners, placing in the top 3 of their category. Congratulations to Candace Getgen, earning 2nd place for her work in the Mixed Media category.

Congratulations also goes to Lin Liu, earning 3rd place for her digitally edited photograph in the Photography category. Anthony Bonacolta and Shelby Morris also had exceptional works in the show.

Bishop Verot Sign Language students participate in the Lee County Foreign Language Fair Bishop Verot Sign Language students participated in the Lee County Foreign Language Fair on March 14, 2015. This was Verot’s first year participating in the fair. Students created pieces for competition in several categories; Signed Music Video, 3D Art, Poster, and Art. Congratulations to participants Jennifer Dickey, Patrick Magnant, Andrew Ryan, Rachel McGaughlin, Casey Stephan, Tracey King, Makenzie Dolan, Jordon Soto, Sarah Williams, Jaret Rusnell, Trevor Glasgow, Joe Merando, Sara Hannon and Riley McAtee. Riley’s 3D art received a 3rd place award. Great job students!

Academic Team The Academic Team took the 2nd Place trophy in the John Schudel Memorial Academic Team Tournament at Arcadia High School in DeSoto County. The A Team, led by Mrs. Lori Shriner, competed against seven high school teams. The Viking team of three juniors and two seniors were competing with one less teammate for this tournament. In addition to the team’s 2nd Place accomplishment, Alex Simon, junior, received an individual 1st Place, earning him a $750 college scholarship. Congratulations to the Viking team of five, Anthony Bonacolta, Alex Simon, Margaret Bell, Tiffany Matyja and Haley Cerratani.

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27th Annual Scholars Banquet

Bishop Verot held the 27th Annual Scholars Banquet in April, honoring students that had achieved academic excellence in the 2015-2016 school year. Students receiving this honor had maintained a 4.25 GPA for the first three quarters of this school year, earning them Principal’s List all three quarters. First year recipients received an Academic letter, with students receiving a pin for more than one year. Congratulations to all 74 students honored this year, with special congratulations to two seniors, Hannah Arcentales and Danielle Dickey, for achieving Principal’s List for all four years.

Scholars Academy visits FGCU The Bishop Verot Freshman Scholar’s Academy students spent a day of learning at Florida Gulf Coast University.

This was an educational field trip, working in the University’s library and receiving instruction on how to work with all the resources at their disposal. This great opportunity allows for collaborative learning and preparation for post-high school education.

STEM team takes 1st place at the Annual Solar Go-Kart Challenge

The Bishop Verot STEM raced their solar go-kart to victory at FGCU in March, defeating 12 other teams.

The Vikings took 1st place in the speed race, 1st place in the endurance race and 2nd place for presentation, giving them the overall victory. The STEM team also captured 1st and 3rd place in the year long STEM tour sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. This is the second year in a row that Verot has won the STEM tour. This year’s competitors were Travis Miley, Anthony Bonacolta, Haley Cerratani, Connor Gregory, Alec Rose, Alex Avery, Geraghty Anne Ellis, and John Kauffman.

Photography Students participate in the Ding Darling Theodore Cross High School Photography Competition Bishop Verot Photography students were chosen to compete in the final selection of photos in the Ding Darling Theodore Cross High School Photography Competition. Applicants had to write a 100 word explanation of their submitted photographs in order to compete and submit 2 of their best works of art.

Out of 430 submissions, Anthony Bonacolta (shown at top right), Isabella Cossu (shown right middle), and Christopher Bine (shown at right bottom) made the top 30 with these great photos. Nice work!

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