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WE ARE VEROT...A LOOK INSIDE Finally! We are happy to release another long-awaited edition of the B&G Alumni Magazine.

Supply chain issues, paper shortages, along with a CAT 4 hurricane thrown in, have all contributed to the delay. We are looking forward to getting back on track!

The cover kicks off our theme for this year, our 60th Anniversary. Since the front doors opened in 1962, over 6,500 students have crossed the stage clutching a Bishop Verot Catholic High School diploma. And beginning on page 7, we celebrate our latest class of alumni with the Class of 2022. Their Non Excidet spirit carried them through the challenges of a pandemic and distance learning, earning them an even greater reason to celebrate. Take a look at where they are continuing their education this year along with their graduation accolades.

September 28th is a date we all will long remember, as it forever changed the landscape of our piece of paradise. The Verot family came together as they always do, helping one another and then reaching out into the community. We have received so many letters of thanks from residents grateful for our students stepping in to help strangers with clean up wherever they could. Read more on page 12.

Enrollment is at an all time high creating the need for additional teachers and staff. Beginning on page 14, read about the newest members of our Verot family, including one alum. And if you know any middle school aged prospective students, be sure they start the application process early!

The fall athletic season is now behind us, but it was certainly a great one. Both Boys Golf and Cross Country hold the district title for the season. Both Golf and Cross Country teams, along with Boys Bowling, all competed at States. And the Varsity Football team ended their season as Regional Champs with a trip to the State Semifinal in Tallahassee. Check out all the teams in the Fall Athletic Guide on page 21.

As we get to work on the Winter edition, please be sure to share your alumni announcements by emailing a short write-up and picture to patty.holmes@bvhs.org. We would love to include you in our next edition.

Happy reading!

Picture far left: Coach Rode's postgame talk Picture left: Band plays for Veteran's Day celebration Picture below: Cast and crew of the fall play Puffs

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LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Letter from the Editor

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Letter from the Principal

Patty Holmes Bishop Verot Alumni Magazine

Suzie O'Grady

editor

Patty Holmes

patty.holmes@bvhs.org

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Class of 2022

publisher

CONRIC pr + marketing creative layout | design

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April Bordeaux,VP Design | Development CONRIC pr + marketing principal

Suzie O'Grady suzie.ogrady@bvhs.org

14 Welcome New Faculty

alumni association

Monica Hartman ’08 & Skyler Bauer ’08 alumniassociation@bvhs.org

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athletic director

Greg Coleman greg.coleman@bvhs.org sports editor

Alumni News

Ryan Murphy ’10 mtxemurphy@gmail.com advertising information

50 Alumni Calendar

Linda Fiore • linda@conricpr.com

51 Staying Connected...BV Alumni Association

On the cover: 60th anniversary photo collage

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

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LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL 60 years of education at Bishop Verot Catholic High School is not only an incredible milestone, but an opportunity to reflect and acknowledge the past, appreciate the present and to look with excitement to what the future holds.

It’s remarkable to think about what 1962 must have looked like for this community. With the school campus located in downtown Fort Myers, the facilities would be the most stark contrast to the Bishop Verot of 2022. Under the leadership of Mother Bernard Mary, OSF with a student body of 26, 1962 was the beginning of something extraordinary. For the founding leaders of this amazing institution, it was a new beginning laying the foundations of the first Catholic High School in Southwest Florida. One can only imagine the excitement of the Catholic people in this area as the reality of their dreams came to fruition.

Fast forward 60 years and many aspects of the humble school, known as Fort Myers Central Catholic High School at that time, have changed. Despite the change in location, the change in leadership and the growth of the school’s population and programs, one constant remains. Bishop Verot Catholic High School is a family. It is a community of Vikings, both past and present, whose mission is to help students learn to know and love God and to embrace the school’s motto of Non Excidet, We will not Fail. As the school’s current leader I am humbled to follow in the footsteps of the Sisters of Allegheny served from 1966-1982, and the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales from 1982-2010 who welcomed me into the Verot Family in 1996. The leadership of so many wonderful principals before more inspires me to do all I can do to maintain the legacy they sacrificed so much to create.

Looking ahead, the future of Bishop Verot Catholic High School is bright with a blossoming Campus Ministry department, record enrollment, successful athletic programs, a vibrant arts program and the best academic program in Lee County. As we continue to build upon the rich history of this amazing school, one thing is certain: We must Honor Our Legacy, Defend Our Traditions, and Bleed Black and Gold. We are Verot.

Blessings,

Mrs. Suzie O'Grady

Mrs. Suzie O’Grady Principal

Class of 2026 at Freshman Retreat

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Maria Andre Abi-Khalil † *

Saylor Berthiaume

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Tallahassee Community College, FL

Daniel Franklin Adams III

Madison Bowe

University of Mississippi, MS

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Steven David Agoston † *

Gabriela Teresa Breen †~¤*

University of Florida, FL

Kailey Alexandra Allen † ¤ Florida State University, FL

Kennedy Jade Allen

University of Florida, FL

Lauren Victoria Broomhead Tallahassee Community College, FL

Ethan J. Bruehl

Undecided

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Sophie Clare Burch

Gap Year

AMDA College of the Performing Arts, CA

Michael Armiras

Abigail Grace Burin

University of South Florida, FL

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Reuben Serg D Asmod †

Robert Chambre Burns

University of Central Florida, FL

Florida Atlantic University, FL

Alexander Aung Oo †

Maxwell Stone DeRose

Salve Regina University, RI

Fort Myers Technical College, FL

Kamden Jo Caccamise † *

Declan James DiMarino

University of South Carolina, SC

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Joseph T Citrola

Reece Matthew Dinkel

Santa Fe College, FL

Florida Atlantic University, FL

Jonathan William Cooper

Dylan Michael Dolinar

University of South Florida, FL

University of North Florida, FL

JT Corr

Riley Elizabeth Dos Santos

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Diego Corredor ~

Kenneth Tyler Dunham

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, NY

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Zofia Alexa Costa † *

Marcos Egri-Martin ~

Florida State University, FL

Morgan Lee Crawford Transylvania University, KY

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Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Adriana Margaret DiMarino † *

Jeremy Barrow

Tallahassee Community College, FL

Benjamin Joseph Delmont

Northeastern University, MA

Florida International University, FL

Landen Kilday Bennett

Florida State University, FL

John D DiGiorgi † *

Alexandra Bianca Barriga †*

University of South Florida, FL

Sophia DeFelice †

University of Florida, FL

Gap Year

Jessica Bedoya Restrepo

Florida Atlantic University, FL

Arielle Marie Dicang † ~ ¤*

Andrew Ausman

Florida Atlantic University, FL

Edviana Dedaj

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

University of South Florida, FL

Lucy Dawn Baxmann

Kolton Curtis Barry University, FL

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Florida State University, FL

Bernard Sowah El-Glover

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Ainsleigh Bennett Ellis Savannah College of Art & Design, GA

Tanner Paul Filla † ~ Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Laura Catherine Flannery †

Sydney Hatcher

Abigail Shea Jeffers

Florida Southern College, FL

Florida Southern College, FL

Dylan Michael Healy †

Victor Kateregga

University of Florida, FL

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Preston James Heben †

Olivia Grace Kelly †

St. Petersburg College, FL

The University of Tampa, FL

Benjamin Rafael Herrera

Emily Rosemarie Kidd †

Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH

University of Central Florida, FL

Megan Hintze

Maria Kola

Florida Atlantic University, FL

Michigan State University, MI

Kyler Lincoln Hoffman

Alexia Maria Kramer

Marine Mechanics Institute, FL

University of South Florida, FL

Claire Elizabeth Kupsaw † ¤

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

University of California Los Angeles, CA

Shayla Marie Galindez

Reagan LaMear

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Nicholas Gargano

Harrison William Landsberg †

Fort Myers Technical College, FL

University of Florida, FL

Kendal Skye Gargiula

Anna Theresa Latell † ¤

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

University of Florida, FL

Brenna Victoria Gonzalez

Jonathon Michael Lee

Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Leandro Andre Gonzalez †

Kieran Thomas Leen

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

University of South Florida, FL

Miranda Gonzalez † ¤*

Joseph Matthew Lentine

University of Florida, FL

Palmetto Prep Academy, SC

Grace Rose Greco †

Daniel Levitin

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Skiela Marie Green

Trevor D Horlbeck

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Hillsborough Community College, FL

Alessio Gurdiel

Olivia Mercedes Howerton

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University, FL

Dante Gurdiel

Mitra Hussain † ~ ¤

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Stony Brook University, NY

Valerie Guzman † ~

Olivia Reece Irion † ¤

University of South Florida, FL

Auburn University, AL

Kailyn Haataja

Kailey Marie Jack † ~ ¤

University of South Florida, FL

Undecided

Kyle Long College of the Florida Keys, FL

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Camila Luna † *

Jacob James O’Brien

New York University, NY

US Coast Guard

Gabriel Alejandro Maldonado †

Christopher Olivera

University of Central Florida, FL

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Mazur Manzanares † *

Kendall Rhea Olmsted †

University of North Florida, FL

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Maximus Alexander Mapstone ¤

David Randolph Parker

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Santa Fe College, FL

Amanda Martin ~ ¤*

Dylan Peck

University of South Florida, FL

Florida State College at Jacksonville, FL

Dylan Charles McCormick

Sophie Perdue †

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Fashion Institute of Technology, NY

Brady Andrew McDonald

University of Florida, FL

University of South Florida, FL

Brady Rose

Dylan Moore

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

David Andrew Rue †¤*

Lauren Elizabeth Moore

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Savannah College of Art & Design, GA

Austin Reed Santoro †

Cayden Gage Mueller

University of Florida, FL

Tallahassee Community College, FL

Hannah Saunders

Camden Graham Mueller

Florida Atlantic University, FL

Tallahassee Community College, FL

Elise Stephanie Peters ¤ University of Florida, FL

Robert Felix Phillips † ~ Florida State University, FL

David Portu Coastal Carolina University, SC

Charlie Powell Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Ben Raber Fort Myers Technical College, FL

John Charles Rafacz Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

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Alan Andres Reyes † ~

Talia Marianna Rodino †~*

Joaquin Monge

The University of Alabama, AL

Florida State University, FL

Flagler College, FL

Princeton University, NJ

Kayla Grace Nette

Austin Jake Redd

Kevin Victor RisCassi †

Sophia Anne Miller † ¤*

University of Mississippi, MS

The University of Alabama, AL

Florida International University, FL

Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Maxwell James Murnane

Annabelle Charlotte Ramsey

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Isabella Sexto Jacksonville University, FL

Kuwunda J Shamambo †~¤ University of Notre Dame, IN

Allison Emily Shaw † Florida State University, FL

Oliviarose Lee Simons † University of Central Florida, FL

Jasmine Victoria Simpson Florida Atlantic University, FL

Eric James Smith Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Grace Margaret Smith † * The University of Tampa, FL

Grace Marie Smith †~¤* University of Florida, FL

Kaidynce LaRose Smith Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

Christopher Spiezio Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Mason Stahlhut Tallahassee Community College, FL

Colin Stanley University of South Florida, FL

AnneMarie Lucey Swafford † ~* Indiana University, IN

Courtney Teeter † *

Isabella Gabriela Valerio

Florida State University, FL

LIM College, NY

Payton Marie Teeter

Case Vandevelde † *

Florida Atlantic University, FL

Purdue University, IN

Marcos Alejandro Tejera †

Josiah Velazquez

Florida State University, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Brianna Jean Terrell †

Yesenia Villanueva ~

University of Central Florida, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University, FL

Mackenzie O’Bryan Thomas †

Adam Joseph Webb

Florida Southern College, FL

University of South Florida, FL

Madison Riley Thomas †

Cynthia Morgan Winter

Florida Southern College, FL

Lynn University, FL

Bruce Brian Thompson

Peyton Elizabeth Wittenborn † *

SUNY College at Brockport, NY

Baylor University, TX

Jessica Josephine Thompson †~¤

Ryan Radford Yates

Wake Forest University, NC

Florida State University, FL

Andrea Torrence †

Bianca Zaccagna

The New School, NY

University in Italy

Shawn Torres Florida SouthWestern State College, FL

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Vincent Martin Trunkett ¤

~ Spanish Honor Society

University of South Florida, FL

¤ Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society

Addison Taylor Tuttle † University of South Florida, FL

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Hurricane Ian

By Suzie O’Grady

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or anyone living in Southwest Florida, September 28, 2022 is a day they will not soon forget. As winds and rains barreled in from the Gulf of Mexico, few knew what our beautiful area would look like in the aftermath of the monster category 4 Hurricane Ian. Our friends along the coast in the beautiful communities of Sanibel Island, Ft. Myers Beach, Iona, San Carlos Park and historic McGregor Boulevard were hit with some of the most severe devastation our area has seen since Hurricane Donna in 1960.

In the days immediately after the storm, like most, I took time to assess damage to my own home and damage to our beautiful campus. While the Bishop Verot campus did sustain some damage, it became clear within the first 24 hours that the focus of the Verot community must turn outward to those closest to us. Sadly, between our teaching staff and student families, there were more than 70 displaced families as the result of Ian. Members of our administration began

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to reach out to families to assess their immediate needs. In my many conversations with families who had lost nearly all their earthly possessions, what struck me most was their strong faith and their desire to help others. I spoke to many parents and students who lost so much, but simply wanted to know how they could help others. In response to the needs of our community, and the desire of so many to help others, in partnership with Mr. John Gulley, Principal at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, and Mr. David Nelson, principal at St. Andrew Catholic School, we opened Nevins Gymnasium as a distribution center for those in need. Not only did our own families come forward with donations, but others from across the State and Country sent supplies. We received truckloads of supplies from Cardinal Mooney High School and St. Mary and St. Martha Catholic Schools in Sarasota. We received a bus load of products from St. John the Evangelist in Naples. And we received donations from Bishop Verot alumni from around FALL 2022

the state wanting to help their fellow Vikings. Catholic Schools from around Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, California and Alabama came forward in the weeks and months after the storm by sending gift cards and cash donations to help our families.

While all of the supplies coming in from around the state and country were a true reflection of the loving spirit of the larger Catholic Community, I would be remiss not to recognize the gestures of our current Vikings who were desperate to help those in need. Hundreds of current students volunteered tirelessly in the days after Ian to clean up the homes of their teachers, their classmates, their neighbors and complete strangers.

Our Vikings rolled up their sleeves and put on their work gloves to haul yard debris, rip out drywall and pack up valuables to help Southwest Florida during this dark time. To say I am proud of the sacrifices made by our amazing students would be an understatement. BV

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Gerry Braun

Trisha Calfee

Gerry Braun moved to the Fort Myers area in the summer of 2021 and spent last year teaching at Gateway High School before joining the Bishop Verot family as a history teacher and head wrestling coach. Prior to the move, Gerry spent nine years in Catholic Education at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale. While teaching at St. Thomas, Gerry coached wrestling and football, and founded the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honors Society for the school. Gerry graduated from Anderson College (SC) with a B.A. in Secondary Social Studies Education, was an NCAA national qualifier in wrestling, and an academic all-American.

After Anderson, Gerry taught for seven years in Georgia before moving back to South Florida. Gerry was recently married in October, and loves spending time with his family. His wife Lacie, and 6-year-old daughter Allie are his biggest supporters.

Trisha Calfee joined the Bishop Verot Science Department this year. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a B.S. in Biology, and has been teaching high school science for 11 years. Trisha is a mom of three daughters, a wife, a daughter, and is the oldest of five siblings. Her passions are spending time with family, teaching, reading, and traveling. She is currently working on her goal of visiting all 50 states and 63 National Parks! Trisha is excited to be a part of the Bishop Verot community and is excited to see what the future holds.

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Gina Clarizio Gina Clarizio has lived in Illinois her entire life, prior to moving to Florida this school year. She is in her 26th year in Catholic education. Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature Communication and a Masters of Arts in Education in Curriculum and FALL 2022

Instruction. She is also AP certified from Northwestern University. She has taught every level of learner from 7th and 8th grade through the collegiate level. After having subbed and taught a few semesters in the public school system, she knew her vocation is in Catholic schools where she can teach students not only about English and speech, but most importantly about God, as He is the real teacher in her classroom. She feels extremely blessed to be here.

Greg Coleman ’98 As a 1998 graduate of Bishop Verot, Coach Coleman is extremely excited to be back home in his first year leading the Viking Athletic Program.

Coleman spent the last 16 years in the School District of Lee County, most recently as the Athletic Director and Head Boys Basketball Coach at Lehigh Senior High School. During his six-year stint at Lehigh, Coach Coleman led his

teams to three district championships, two regional championships, and two 7A Final Four appearances. As Athletic Director at Lehigh, Coleman orchestrated facility improvements to the gymnasium, baseball/softball fields, and football/soccer stadium. Before leaving Lehigh for Verot, Coleman was a key contributor and initiated bringing ESPN to Lehigh for a National broadcast of a football game in 2022.

In his 15 years as a head basketball coach at Ida Baker, Island Coast, and Lehigh, Coleman accumulated over 200 wins, was named SFABC and News-Press Coach of the Year twice, and twice was a finalist for the Jeff Sommer Coach of the Year Award. He also served as the football offensive coordinator at Island Coast, helping the Gators to a district championship and regional final appearance in 2015. Coach Coleman began his high school coaching career at Bishop Verot in 2001 as the freshman

basketball coach under Matt Herting and assistant softball coach, helping lead the Lady Vikings to the 2004 3A State Championship game. Coleman graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2005 with a BA in Social Science. He resides in Fort Myers with his wife, Stefanie, and their two kids, Alexa ’25 and Brayden ’29.

Lara Disuanco ’17 Lara Disuanco, born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida, is a 2017 alumnus of Bishop Verot and joined the World Languages Department this year. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2021 with a B.S. in Digital Arts and Sciences. Lara spent time as an altar server at St. John XXIII Parish and was a cantor and reader during her enrollment at Verot. She is the oldest of three siblings and enjoys playing video games, cooking, and singing. Lara still thinks it’s very crazy that she’s a teacher now, but is excited BISHOP VEROT ALUMNI MAGAZINE

to work with the teachers and staff who inspired her as a student not too long ago!

Tom Frauenshuh Tom Frauenshuh is a Florida native, music educator, and professional French Hornist who just relocated to Southwest Florida from Arizona, where he’s been performing and teaching music for the past three years. Before this he was in Las Vegas, Nevada for seven years, where he performed with the Las Vegas Philharmonic and on the Las Vegas Strip. Tom is currently performing with orchestras in the region, including the Gulf Coast Symphony and Punta Gorda Symphony.

Aside from music, Tom’s life revolves around Golf and hiking/camping in Utah during the summers.

Bethann Hankin Bethann Hankin, moved from PA to FL this year to join the Student Services

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Department at Verot. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Muhlenberg College and her Masters and Post Masters Training from University of Pennsylvania in Psychological Services and Family Therapy/School Consultation. Bethann enjoys spending time with her family and exercising, as well as giving back to the community.

She is thrilled to be a part of the BVHS staff.

Kyle Harding Kyle Harding has returned to Southwest Florida where he was born and raised, after spending the past two years in Las Vegas. Kyle earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Eckerd College where he also played baseball. Prior to teaching, Kyle earned certification in EMT/firefighter, nursing assistant, and personal training as well as trained in death investigation. He is excited to begin his second year of teaching at Bishop Verot.

Stephen Hayford Stephen Hayford spent 20 years in photojournalism working for various newspapers and magazines.

In that career he photographed everything from world leaders and natural disasters to crime scenes and celebrities. After leaving photojournalism he translated his documentary skills to his unique art of photographing his handcrafted dioramas. Since the early 2000’s, he has created his art for major entertainment companies such as Lucasfilm, Disney, Marvel, Hasbro, Lego and others, working extensively with Star Wars. He has shared his knowledge with students while teaching at FGCU and with the Lee County School District before joining Bishop Verot Catholic High School.

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Lucas Holt Prior to teaching at Verot, Lucas worked in broadcast media as a producer for multiple radio shows.

He and his wife Gina recently moved from the Chicago area and welcomed their first son into the world this past summer. Lucas has a B.S. in Public Management & Policy from the University of Arizona; an M.A. in Apologetics from Houston Baptist University; and a PGDip in Theology from the University of Oxford. He is a convert to the Catholic faith and came into the Church in 2017. He likes to run and is an assistant coach on the BVHS cross-country team.

Certification in 2007. Stacy taught for 20 years in the Westbury School District on Long Island. Her focus was serving students learning English as a Second Language. Stacy is passionate about teaching and learning for all through collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking. Stacy is married with two children who attend Bishop Verot High School.

During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, supporting her children in their sports endeavors, and refinishing furniture. She is beyond grateful and blessed to be a part of the Bishop Verot community.

Elizabeth Kroll

Christine Mastandrea

Elizabeth Kroll is originally from Pennsylvania. She graduated Cum Laude from Wilkes University with a BA in English, and she earned a MS from the University of Scranton.

Throughout two decades of teaching, Elizabeth has held a variety of positions including English instructor, Content Specialist, Leadership Specialist, and Literacy Coach. When not partaking in literary exploration, Elizabeth and her family enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and skiing. This year Elizabeth feels incredibly blessed to be part of the Verot family.

Stacy Leckler Stacy Leckler, a New York native, moved to Florida in August of 2020 with her family. This year she joined the Bishop Verot family as the Instructional Technology Coordinator. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology in 2000 with a B.S in Elementary Education. In addition, she earned a Masters of Educational Technology from Long Island University in 2005, and her Administrative Leadership FALL 2022

Christine Mastandrea returned to the Bishop Verot family this year in the role of Dean of Students. Christine taught Theology and coached Girls Soccer briefly back in 2013-2014 and left to pursue her Master’s Degree in School Counseling. Afterward, Christine spent several years as a school counselor and assistant girls soccer coach at Archbishop McCarthy High School in Fort Lauderdale. While on the east coast, Christine earned her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership at Nova Southeastern University and completed a professional program in College Admissions Counseling through UC Berkeley. Prior to returning to Verot, Christine served as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem and was on the Board of Directors for Voices for Children of Broward County, a non-profit organization that provides programs to meet the needs of children in foster care and open dependency court cases. Christine is enjoying her new role as the Dean and is happy to be back in black and gold.

Pete Orsita Pete Orsita, a New Jersey native, moved to Florida in 2021. He

graduated from Montclair State University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Pete is a US Navy veteran and spent time stationed on the USS John Paul. While on board, Pete maintained and manned the Spy 1D/ Radar. He spent time in the Southwestern pacific and was later stationed in San Diego California.

Pete is the son of an ordained minister. He is also an accomplished power lifter, holding four state records in both New Jersey and Florida. In addition to teaching, he also coaches football and wrestling.

Pete is excited to be a part of the Bishop Verot community.

Lisa Pfeiffer Lisa Pfeiffer was born and raised in Fort Myers and has been teaching for 29 years. She graduated from Georgia Southern University with a BS in Math Education and Florida Gulf Coast University with MS in Education. Lisa has always had a love for family, cooking and working out. She is very excited to join the Bishop Verot Community.

Eric Riemenschneider Eric Riemenschneider has joined the Bishop Verot Practical Arts department this year for Computer Graphics & Design. He is a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, Ohio and moved to Florida in the early 90’s. He is a graduate of Ringling College of Art & Design and has artwork featured throughout our community. He has been recognized as a Golden Apple teacher and his students have earned millions of dollars in scholarships to top art and design schools. Excited to join the Bishop Verot community, Eric and wife, Katie, have 3 sons: Clay attends

Nova Dental School, Kyle is an FGCU student/basketball player, and Rhys is a middle schooler at St. Francis Xavier School. The Riemenschneiders enjoy sports and the outdoor lifestyle of Florida.

Alissa Schenk Alissa Schenk returns to the Bishop Verot family as the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of the Girls Basketball Team. She graduated from Purdue University in 2014 with a B.S. in Health and Kinesiology-Athletic Training. She then went onto grad school where she got her M.S. from the University of South Florida in 2016. After that, her stints included Bishop Verot, Syracuse University, Florida Atlantic University, WNBA Las Vegas Aces, and TCU. She made her way back to Verot because of the family and community. She is originally from St. Philip, Indiana.

Michelle Weitlauf Michelle Weitlauf recently relocated to sunny southwest Florida from the bluegrass of Kentucky. She has enjoyed careers in the military and corporate America, but her true passion is in education where she has been for the past 18 years.

She has taught grades 5-12 in both private and public schools and taught in higher education for 16 years. Michelle enjoys triathlon, hiking, and weight lifting as well as spending time with her four children. She earned an MA in English from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Midway University. Michelle is excited to be a part of the distinguished Bishop Verot community. BV

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2022 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

Coach Richie Rode is in his second season leading the Verot Football program serving as the Varsity Football Head Coach. He began his coaching career in 2003 as the Offensive Coordinator at Fort Myers High School. Coach Rode served as the Head Coach of Varsity Football at Cypress Lake High School beginning with the 2016 season, where he was able to turn the struggling Panthers into a winning program. Coach Rode earned his degree from Emory and Henry College in Emory,Virginia where he was a triple major Varsity Head Coach (Business, Accounting and Economics). Coach Rode and Richie Rode his wife, Bishop Verot alum, Stephanie (Healy) Rode ‘97, reside in Cape Coral and have three children, Charles, Justin ’26, and Brooklyn; and one grandchild, Jocelynn.

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Linebackers Brett Barry

Video Analyst Brent Stevens

Offensive Line James Nicholson

Defensive Backs Rod Gadsen

Video and Film Dave Manzi

Running Backs Martin Byrd

Defensive Coordinator Dave Villegas

Offensive Coordinator Josh Vogelbach

Offensive Line Viktor Beach

Offensive Line Jackson Markert

Not pictured: Defensive Line Jarod Maier, Special Teams Doug Chase, Kickers Tim Camron

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Athletic Department

Asst. Athletic Director Alissa Schenk

Athletic Director Greg Coleman

Athletic Trainer Kaitlin Nicholson

2022 Varsity Football Roster Fidel Alviar – Senior Micah Anderson Eric Avin Jack Benaitis Leo Berman Riley Bowe – Senior Gavin Brady Greg Caldwell Deaglan Camron – Senior Dwyer Camron Jadrien Carmo Michael Cooper – Senior Jeremiah Dean Dennis Forte

Ryan Gadson Preston Hall-Senior Ralph Hendry Jack Janeway DeShon Jenkins Jr. Tyler Kelly – Senior Ty Kolaczynski Timmy Lawson Bobby Leckler Frankie Leckler – Senior Anthony Lee – Senior Eddie Nolan Ryan Peterson Justin Rode BISHOP VEROT ALUMNI MAGAZINE

Jake Rodriguez Jimmy Rose – Senior Bryce Schell Carter Smith MacRae Thompson Sonny Tokotaha Matthew Turner Parker Turner Charles Watts Trevantay Watts – Senior Wyatt Whalen – Senior Mason Zehnder

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2022 Varsity Football Seniors Fidel Alviar

Riley Bowe

Deaglan Camron

Michael Cooper

Preston Hall

Frankie Leckler

Tyler Kelly

Anthony Lee

Jimmy Rose

Trevantay Watts

Wyatt Whalen

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2022 JV FOOTBALL TEAM

2022 JV Football Roster Ty Kolaczynski Andrew Kusienski Bobby Leckler John Linn Blake Mancini Will Meyers Walter Perez Ethan Swanson Felipe Trelles Dominic Torres Ayden Vannarath Mason Zehnder

Luciano Alconero Mason Alleva Leo Berman Gavin Brady Bo Brooke Dwyer Camron Peyton Carter Luke Fleming Dennis Forte Gavin Gay Nathan Gulotte Jonathon Heck Mikhail Keenan

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2022 JV and Freshman Coaches

JV Head Coach Bruce Waddell

Assistant Coach Jackson Markert

Assistant Coach Pete Orsita

Not pictured: Assistant Coach Doug Chase

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Assistant Coach Viktor Beach

2022 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM

2022 Freshman Football Roster Irving Ash Liam Avin Alex Barnum Anden Bubar Jadrien Carmo Ethan Carter Peter Ciano Cayden Clark Kharl Desir Alec Dusold Brody Evanoski Liam Flint Joshua Grauer Brandon Hall Austin Hill

Vincent Jenkins Matteo Jimenez Levi Lavender Brody Lyons Tripp Lyons Brayden Lurie Gio Orsita Weston Rardin Anthony Reitler Justin Rode Kayson Sands Bryce Schell Macrae Thompson Andrew Torres

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2022 SPORTS MEDICINE

Head Athletic Trainer Kaitlin Nicholson

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2022 Sports Medicine Senior Avery Comisar

2022 Sports Medicine Roster Alexa Coleman Avery Comisar – Senior Katherine Hawkes Jessica Kania Kiley Lebid Daphne O’Hara Renee Rodriguez

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2022 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM

Head Coach Luis Rodriguez

Coach Rodriguez is in his second season as Head Coach for the Volleyball program. He began his volleyball career at Mater Academy High School in Miami, Florida as a Libero and Setter. Upon graduation in ‘09 he joined the coaching staff of Mater Academy and began their Girls Junior Varsity program, leading with a very successful program start. After moving to North Carolina he began coaching Travel volleyball, working with PEAK Volleyball Academy. Coach Rodriguez took a position with USA South in 2016 and has been with the club since. He is involved with many programs at USA South, such as: Club program, AAU Tournament, Little Spiker’s and Middle School Camps.

In 2018-19 Rodriguez coached the Palmetto Ridge Bears through two successful seasons and the first State Regional’s appearance for the program. He was hired as an assistant at Bishop Verot in 2019 under the Vikings previous head coach, John Leonard. Coach Rodríguez has now lived in Fort Myers for several years with his longtime girlfriend and beautiful husky. In addition to coaching volleyball he is also a certified personal trainer, serving clients across SWFL.

Not pictured: Assistant Coaches Katherine Barry, Carla Egger, John Alvarez

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2022 Senior Volleyball Players Taylor Benaitis

Ava Hemann

Caroline O’Halloran

Ava Schropp

2022 Varsity Volleyball Roster Diana Akhmetova Kaitlyn Anderson Klaudia Beach Taylor Benaitis – Senior Kerrigan Habing Ava Hemann – Senior Caroline O’Halloran – Senior

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2022 JV VOLLEYBALL TEAM

Not pictured: Head Coach Scott Neyhart

2022 JV Volleyball Roster Aubrie Baker Nicole Blackwood

Kasey Corr Chyna Fain

Camryn Hedge Madeline Knaak

Kaelyn Smith Gianna Tufariello

Madalynn Wells Julia Wysseier

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2022 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

Head Coach Tyler Stowell

Coach Stowell joins Verot as the Head Coach for the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams. In his 10 plus years coaching, Coach Stowell has guided his athletes to Junior Olympic Track Titles, National Level All-American Status in Track and State Titles both individually and as a team for Cross Country with ERYRC. He believes the titles are a blessing but feels changing an athlete’s life is more rewarding.

Coach Stowell, and his wife Ashley, a teacher at Fort Myers High School, have four children, Gryffin, Emelyn, Nolan, and Brayden.

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2022 Boys Cross Country Roster Cooper Banks – Senior Anton Nikolai Becher Justin Davis Thomas Eichten Zachary Engel Cael Horton

Andrew Marino Dennis Olsen Joseph Polsinelli Grayson Tubbs – Senior Zachary Zielke

2022 Girls Cross Country Roster Mackenzie De Lisle Carlyn Kelly Hannah Manibo Mia McMasters Caroline Muddell McKinley Parker Denise Ramirez

Julia Reitz – Senior Dominyka Romero Erika Romero Jocelyn Sweeney Kylie Thomas – Senior Kendell Wherry

2022 Senior Cross Country Runners Cooper Banks

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2022 SWIM & DIVE TEAM

Head Coach Hajnalka Egri-Martin

Coach Egri-Martin begins her first year as Head Coach after serving as Assistant Coach for several years. Coach Egri-Martin joined the Verot family in 2003, teaching Spanish and dance. She was certified by USA Swimming and began her coaching career with Swim Florida in 2013. In 2018 she was certified as a USA Swimming Official and joined the Verot Swim & Dive team as an assistant coach.

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2022 Girls Swim & Dive Roster Jordyn Bain – Senior Tyler Bromwell Rafael Casillas Samantha Joanne Ciuni – Senior Kaylei Cunniff Ella Dinkel – Senior Sofia Escobar Natalie Fritsch – Senior Tobias Gomez Connor Greer Quinn Greer – Senior

Sara Guzman Ethan Holter – Senior Ryan Holter Lainey Hooper Renn Horton Grace Illum Ryane Johnson Delayna Jones Jessica Kania Samuel Kupsaw Jacob Kurian

David Latell Charles McGown Samantha Mitchell Lauren Pieretti – Senior Alex Perez – Senior Daniel Perez Stephen Prendiville – Senior Sofia Roman Shiloh Teeter Helen VonGruben

2022 Senior Swimmers Jordyn Bain

Samantha Joanne Ciuni

Ella Dinkel

Natalie Fritsch

Quinn Greer

Ethan Holter

Lauren Pieretti

Stephen Prendiville

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2022 BOYS GOLF TEAM

Andy Scott is entering his tenth year coaching the Boys Golf Team. He originally hails from Kentucky and has trained with world renowned golf teachers such as Hank Haney, Bob Toski, Jim McLean, Phil Ritson, and Mac O’Grady. He has been amongst his peers and students alike as one of the top golf instructors in South Florida.

Head Coach His positive, simplistic approach to golf Andy Scott lessons has helped many players improve their games. Andy has a strong junior golf program which has produced 23 juniors to NCAA Collegiate Golf Scholarships.

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2022 Boys Golf Roster Christian Allen – Senior Michael Bevins – Senior Easton Green Griffin Henry Caden Kellum Kevin Kelly – Senior Zachary Loninger – Senior Matthew Matta Daniel O’Hara Dalton Payne – Senior Paul Reilly Stephen Wheeler Tyler Wyman

Senior Golfers Christian Allen

Michael Bevins

Zachary Loninger

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2022 GIRLS GOLF TEAM

Jeff enters his seventh year as the Girls Golf Coach. Jeff is a graduate of Cape Coral High School and is a Class A member with the PGA of America. He has won multiple awards including the 2006 Teacher of the Year and the 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Presidents Award for growth of the game.

Nixon was also named the 2012, 2013, and 2014 PGA Player Development Award recipient for the South Florida PGA. Jeff has coached over a thousand students ranging Head Coach from scratch players, beginners, juniors and Jeff Nixon the disabled. Jeff’s unique ability is to be able to adapt to each student has served him well in the 10,000 plus lessons that he has given over the past twenty years. Jeff enjoys sharing his past experience with the Verot Golf program.

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2022 Girls Golf Roster Ava Aloia Brooklyn Butler Morgan Franklin Caroline Kelly Amelia Loninger

Samantha Loninger Maddon McDonald Erin Grace Mitchell Grace Ryan – Senior

Senior Golfer Grace Ryan

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2022 VARSITY CHEERLEADING TEAM

2022 Varsity Cheerleading Roster Trinity Babcock – Senior Trissa Babcock Caylee Baschieri Emily Boddison – Senior Taylor Brindley Jamilah Clement Olivia Cross Lucia Cross Kara Cross Molly DaSilva Alyson Dilling Cameron Doyle – Senior

Ava Dusold Chloe Engh – Senior Sophia Evangelista Raven Gadson – Senior Mallory Gay Alyssa Hansen Sophia Iglesias Kaitlin King Jasmin Matchett – Senior Yesenia Murray – Senior Kayce Nette Kayla Nichols

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Alex Quintana Emma Rathur – Senior Sofia Santiago Jordan Speake Lillia Speas Marisa Stambaugh McKenzie Taylor – Senior Cadence Timm Makayla Wetmore Reagan Wingate

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Head Coach Amy Glasgow

Amy Glasgow enters her eighth year coaching at Bishop Verot. Amy was born and raised in Plover, Wisconsin and served in the United States Navy. She works for Cemex USA and enjoys working in the community.

Amy and her husband Cris, have three children; Trevor ‘16, Bryce ‘17, and Harley ‘19. Cheering is a big part of her life and she enjoys coaching JV and Varsity.

Assistant Coach Kirsten Cross

Senior Cheerleaders Trinity Babcock

Jasmin Matchett

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Emily Boddison

Cameron Doyle

Yesenia Murray

Chloe Engh

Emma Rathur

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Raven Gadson

McKenzie Taylor

2022 JV CHEERLEADING TEAM

2022 JV Cheerleading Roster Samantha Albert Annabella Balyeat Elise Bolgiano Myla Bond Charlotte Cartee Annabelle Grasmeier Roni Gumiroff Taylor Hansen Samantha Johnston Ellie Kahle

Myhkayla Keenan Camryn Korpi Sienna Lodwick Elizabeth Longenhagen Scarlett Lyons Gianna Mazzola Caroline Muddell Betty Nolan Mikaela Perkins Gianna Racioppi

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Daniella Rodriguez Olivia Schilling Lanie Schlenk Alexa Summerlot Alahna Torrez Brooklyn Varnell Mia Vaske Marin Vogt Morgan Wilson

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2022 BOWLING TEAM

Coach David Zukin just completed his sixth season as Head Coach of the Boys and Girls Bowling teams.

Coach Zukin started bowling when he was seven years old and bowled in leagues for 35 years. He has bowled two perfect games. Coach Zukin is in his 29th year in education, teaching Algebra 2 Honors, Statistics Honors, and College Algebra Honors at Bishop Verot. He led the Boys Bowling team to the State Championships three separate times capturing their first District Title in 2021. He accompanied the school’s first individual female State Qualifier in 2018, making four trips to Orlando in the program’s first six Head Coach years. Coach Zukin has previously assisted with the David Zukin baseball program at Verot and currently is an assistant softball coach. Coach Zukin has been a high school coach for over 30 years. He has been a part of a State Championship coaching staff and a State Championship Runner-Up coaching staff while in Colorado for baseball. He moved to Florida in 2016 and currently resides in Cape Coral with his wife, Chris. He has a daughter, Laurel, who lives and works in Colorado.

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Assistant Coach Mitchell Moskowitz

2022 Boys Bowling Roster Adam Belof – Senior Christopher Carranza Chris Davis – Senior Carter Davis

Gavin Hart – Senior Seamus Murray Nolan Wagner

2022 Girls Bowling Roster Annabeth Corrigan – Senior Mackenzie Fennell – Senior Isabella Lentz Cameron Schockling – Senior

Sophia Smith Ellianna Trunkett Aubrey White

Senior Bowlers Adam Belof

Chris Davis

Gavin Hart

Annabeth Corrigan

Mackenzie Fennell

Cameron Schockling

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ALUMNI NEWS Breanna (Clay) Hiller ’08 Breanna along with her husband Matt are pleased to announce the birth of their third child, a daughter. Blakely Eileen was born on October 22, 2022. Breanna is an account manager with ASO, LLC and Matt is the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs at Bishop Verot.

The couple, along with their older children, Macklynn and Hudson, reside in Fort Myers.

Katie Mosher ’10 Katie and Brockton Boretti are so happy to announce their marriage.

Blessed vows were exchanged among family and friends on June 10, 2022, at the Sanibel Harbour Resort, Sanibel, Florida. Following the ceremony, they celebrated their special event with a joyous reception. Katie and Brockton met at FSU while both were students there.

Katie graduated with her masters in sports management and for the past 5 years has been employed by Lululemon. She is currently an Operations Manager, Guest Support Innovation.

Brockton also graduated from FSU with his degree in sports management and is a high school math teacher at Wellington

Community High School. He is also the head varsity volleyball coach of the men’s team. They reside in Lake Worth, Florida with their rescue pup, Kylo Ren. Calvin ’11 and Cailyn ’12 Holmes Calvin and Cailyn welcomed their first child, Rhett William, on November 19, 2022.

Calvin has also recently joined the team at Suncoast Beverage as an assistant account manager. Cailyn continues to work for Freshpoint Produce as an account manager. The family resides in Cape Coral.

Pablo del Valle ’13 Pablo has recently begun a new position as Nuclear Engineer 1 at the McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Previously, he worked as an Experimental Reactor Operator at Idaho National Laboratories in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Pablo graduated from the University of Florida in 2019 with a degree in nuclear engineering.

Alumni Calendar Viking Legal Society Be sure to follow the Viking Legal Society facebook page for future events and invitations.

Please check the Verot Alumni page of the website for alumni event and reunion updates at bvhs.org/alumni.

Please send any upcoming reunion information to patty.holmes@bvhs.org for future B&G publications. Thank you!

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LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

STAYING CONNECTED...BV ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Bishop Verot alumni and friends once again gathered in the Senior Courtyard for the Annual Homecoming Alumni Tailgate. It was great to see many classes include this event in their Reunion weekend plans. In celebration of our 60th Anniversary, many alumni events have been held on campus this year, replacing our traditional Ugly Sweater gathering. Being back on our campus to celebrate the milestone and reconnect with fellow alumni has been great.

The anniversary celebration will continue throughout the school year with the next big event being the 11th Annual Gala & Auction. With this year’s theme, Vintage Verot, we encourage you you to drag out the old Verot gear and join in the fun! Tickets are on sale now at bvhs.org for the March 11th event.

Follow us on Facebook to hear about our future events. We hope you and your family are staying well and hope to see you soon!

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