CONTENTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Officers
Mr. John N. Allen - Board President
Mrs. Julie A. Schmelzle - Board Vice President
Mr. Chad N. Ott - Board Vice President & Treasurer
Mr. Domenic Ferrante - Board Secretary
Trustees
Dr. Richard Abood
Mr. Andrew Atterbury
Mrs. Carole Binkowski
Mr. Patrick M. Bishop
Mrs. Elise C. Burfield
Mrs. Marni Chur
Mr. Michael S. Diamond
Mr. David Doran
Mr. David Eklund
Mrs. Janet Gable
Mr. Craig Grider
Mr. Charles Hale
Mr. Herbert Henkel
Mrs. Melissa Kaplan
Mr. Tom Mcauley
Mr. Andrew Miller
Mr. Richard Molloy
Dr. Amy Quinn
Dr. Lane Raskauskas
Mr. W. Clarke Swanson
Mr. Robert J. Sullivan
Mr. William H. Verhelle
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Parents, Colleagues, Students and Friends, December is always a wonderful time in all schools. The expectation of the upcoming Christmas and Holiday Season, as well as the decoration of our classrooms, family and visitors from out of town, the change in the weather, and of course, in the Middle School and Upper School, the annual pleasure of semester examinations and report cards. A twinkling seasonal delight!
This year at Community School of Naples we have also been putting the final touches to our next Strategic Plan, which will cover the years 2024 – 2028, entitled “Values in Action.” It was mailed to you this past month and I hope you have appreciated the perspectives it brings to the coming mid-term period here at CSN.
We have divided the initiatives outlined in the Strategic Plan into the areas identified by the four Core Values of the school: Citizenship, Leadership, Scholarship and Stewardship. It is our hope that linking our vision, mission and values to our plans will more meaningfully define our progress, as we secure CSN’s development over the coming years.
In other matters, I continue to be most pleasantly astonished at the ingenuity and attainment of our students all across the school. The football trip to Ireland in August was an unforgettable experience, as were the multiple small moments at Homecoming, Storybook Day, Snow Day, on the G&L stage, in the John N. Allen Family Stadium, the wonderful news of our National Merit students, early university acceptances and many other individual highlights of the first half of the school year.
Moreover, in our continuing pursuit to exceed expectations regarding the top quality of our facilities on campus, the renovation of the Moe Kent Family Field House is continuing on schedule for an opening of the newly refitted building in February 2024.
With over 1,000 students in school, wait lists for entry, an impressive and constantly improving team of educators in our classrooms and a formidable reputation locally and statewide, CSN is in a good place but with important goals just ahead.
Finally, in this edition of The Chronicle, you will notice that we have featured two publications in one, in that our 2022 - 2023 CSN Honor Roll of Donors is also included. Needless to say, I wish to sincerely thank every one of our parents, staff, faculty, students and friends for your tremendous practical encouragement throughout last year and this. Whatever has been achieved at our school over the past year would not have been possible without your support and generosity.
Welcome to the Fall/Winter edition of The Chronicle.
Kind regards,
DR. DAVID WATSON Head of School
Dear Community School Families & Friends,
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Aswe approach the close of another remarkable year at Community School of Naples, I find myself deeply grateful for the unwavering support and generosity of the CSN community.
Since joining the Board of Trustees in 2005 and assuming the role of President in 2011, I have witnessed the incredible dedication of our families and friends, like you, who have launched our school to multiple new levels of excellence. Today, I write on behalf of the full Board of Trustees to express our profound gratitude and to share with you the impact of your generosity. I am inspired by the repeated commitment many of you have consistently demonstrated, year after year.
The 2023 calendar year has been a testament to the power of community and philanthropy. Your support, through both capital and annual giving, has been instrumental in realizing our shared mission of providing exceptional academic opportunities and superior student experiences in state-of-the-art facilities that are appealing and functional workspaces for our students, faculty and staff.
Your contributions also allow us to upgrade our existing facilities, built by past parents and donors. There is one which I am particularly pleased to highlight—the renovation and expansion of the widely used Moe Kent Family Field House. This facility upgrade represents a significant investment in musical classrooms, instrument practice space, classrooms, athletic offices and the overall fan /visitor experience. Our facilities have always set the tone for what people expect from CSN, and the renovated Field House will ensure that this priority continues.
I want to convey my appreciation for your trust in us as fiduciaries of your investment in education. Thank you to every single person and company on the CSN Honor Roll of Donors. Please know our vision is clear, our mission is evident and our goals are in place. I encourage you to continue to join in on supporting your Community School of Naples.
Sincerely,
JOHN N. ALLEN President of the Board of Trustees
FOCUS ON
RACHAEL KLASS: 2023 BENEFICIARY OF BEN BRIGGS SCHOLARSHIP EXPERIENCE
Ben Briggs was an active and long serving member of the CSN community. He taught English and History as well as being one of the founding members of the Board of Trustees. Every year, one faculty member is awarded the Ben Briggs Scholarship to continue Mr. Briggs’ legacy. This year, that faculty member was Rachael Klass. Mrs. Klass wrote about her experience:
The summer of 2022 started as one would expect, but went terribly wrong after a routine appendectomy landed me in the ICU with sepsis. Fast forward to the summer of 2023 and the memories of the summer of 2022 are long gone, replaced by happier times.
This past spring, I was awarded the Ben Briggs Summer sabbatical scholarship for travel during the summer of 2023. I am forever thankful to Ben Briggs, his family, and CSN for offering this opportunity to faculty. It was a gift to have both the time and scholarship to make up for the lost summer of 2022.
I took this opportunity to travel and connect with my son, Cameron, before he left for college this fall. We traveled to France, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, and England. Everyday gave us new experiences and adventures.
In France we visited the Louvre and Orsay Museums, delighting in the many works of art and the buildings that house them. We immersed ourselves in a lazy lunch atop the Eiffel Tower and ate the finest of meals at Jules Verne. After France we hopped a flight to Vienna to take in the Schönbrunn Palace, roam the city, and eat schnitzel the size of frisbees at Figlmüller. There was a quick stop in Prague to see the Jewish Quarter, and meander through the Staré Mĕsto.
Then it was on to Munich for our last stop on the European continent. From there we took a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle and biked through the foothills of the Alps; it was breathtaking. If you’re unfamiliar with the castle, it is the inspiration for Cinderella’s castle at Disney World. It sits atop a rugged hill surrounded by deep gorges and is truly fit for a princess. The view and the Alps made this adventure one to remember.
Our final stop before our return to the states was London. It was here that I was able to connect with two of my dear friends who have also been mentors to Cameron. It was the perfect ending to a perfect trip. "
PEOPLE
MR. JAMES LANDI LONGEST SERVING HEAD OF SCHOOL
Mr. James Landi visited our school in late September. He is the longest serving Head of School, having held the position from 1986 to 2001. While serving, the Board of Trustees honored Mr. Landi for his service with the naming of the Landi Media Arts Center. They made this decision, “for the strength of his vision, the depth of his commitment, and the quality of his educational and moral leadership.”
During his visit, Mr. Landi got to tour the campus with Dr. Watson and learn about the changes we have made since his tenure. Dr. Watson was grateful for the visit, saying it was “both a moment to reflect, as well as one to be grateful for those early CSN giants, upon whose shoulders we now stand.”
At the end of the tour, Mr. Landi was surprised by a group of teachers and former students who were at CSN under his leadership. Mr. Landi described the day as, “unforgettable.”
L-R: Mr. Chris Utz, Dr. Donna Norkeliunas, Mr. Gene Rochette, Mrs. Jill Rochette, Ms. Deb Bellerose, Ms. Diana Martin, Mr. Rich Lewton, Ms. Sharon Koplik, Mrs. Elizabeth Shelapinsky, former students Mr. Sam Semaan and sister Sandy, James Landi and Dr. David Watson
DR. LISA SCHERFF & PING REDMOND : THE PERFECT COMBO FOR THE PERFECT AP SCORE
Ping Redmond was one of only 357 of students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Research Exam! Dr. Lisa Scherff was her teacher. This was Dr. Scherff’s fifth year teaching the class at CSN and third year in a row with at least one student receiving a perfect score.
“AP courses and exams are college-level, requiring great focus and persistence among participating students,” said Trevor Packer, head of the Advanced Placement Program.
Ping will receive college credit for her accomplishment.
“AP Research is the type of class I wish every high school student could take” Dr. Scherff said. “They learn valuable research and writing skills that they will carry into their college years.”
CAPTAIN THOMAS DE MAIO:
CSN ALUM & AIR FORCE JAG CORPS MEMBER
Captain Thomas De Maio was the featured speaker at the Senior Investiture this year. Captain De Maio is a 2011 graduate of CSN and current member of the United States Air Force JAG Corps.
In his time at CSN, Captain De Maio took advantage of every opportunity the Upper School provided him. He was the captain of the inaugural football team and the state finalist mock trial team.
Captain De Maio also performed in and held leading roles in every single theater production put on by the Upper School in his time there, earning him the “12-for-12 Award.”
Upon graduation, Captain De Maio attended Florida Atlantic University (FAU) where he continued to take on leadership roles. He served as the President of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and later as the Vice President of the FAU Student Government.
His outstanding undergraduate efforts earned Captain De Maio a full scholarship to pursue a master's degree in Higher Education at FAU. During graduate school, he contributed significantly to the university community by working as a Career Consultant.
Additionally, he was chosen to be a part of a delegation to Vietnam for the University Scholars Leader Symposium, where he collaborated with over 700 delegates from 69 countries to address global issues.
This dedication earned him recognition as a “student of distinction” by the President of the University.
Upon completion of his master's degree, De Maio pursued a law degree at Ave Maria School of Law with another full scholarship. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA and received the Saint Catherine of Alexandria award, given to the best student litigator in the law school.
Your dreams are not crazy, no matter what they are.
Captain De Maio's return to CSN for the Senior Investiture ceremony was a poignant moment, marked by the words of his former theater teacher, Mark Danni. Mr. Danni was given the opportunity to introduce Captain De Maio.
"He has always been such a positive, up-beat, 'look at the bright side' person, and it’s infectious,” Mr. Danni said after.
“This is the first time I’ve seen him in uniform, and it made me very proud to see a former student living his dream."
Captain De Maio's speech inspired the seniors and encouraged them to keep working for what they want.
“Your dreams are not crazy,” Captain De Maio paused, “no matter what they are.”
NORMANDY: History Firsthand PLACES
During the summer, four Upper School students embarked on a remarkable journey to Normandy, France, as part of the Charles F. Kenney Legacy Trip. This prestigious opportunity, shared with 14 students from three different schools, allowed them to follow in the footsteps of the WWII heroes who fought on D-Day, paying tribute to former Brown University alumnus and USMC First Lieutenant, Charlie Kenney. The trip's mission, initiated by Lieutenant Kenney's family, is to cultivate reverence for American military service and sacrifice, a cause embraced by CSN through the guidance of former trustee Randall Byrnes. This experience served as an invaluable history lesson for the students, as CSN senior Anya Brenner reflected, "War had always been a foreign idea until my feet connected with the ground where so many soldiers had walked."
The journey, organized by Military Historical Tours of Virginia, provided daily history lessons and expeditions to significant WWII sites, including the beaches of Omaha, Gold, Utah, Juno, and Sword, where students explored battlefronts, museums, and affected villages. They witnessed the remarkable flexibility and innovation of the U.S. Army from the Normandy landing to the liberation of France and Germany's defeat. Alongside military history, the students also soaked in the rich culture of France, visiting iconic sites like William the Conqueror's castle, Monet's Garden, and the Louvre, making it, as Sohum Thakkar put it, "a once-in-a-lifetime experience." Madison Skloff reflected on the courage of the soldiers, and San Vo cherished the unexpected adventures that made the trip truly memorable. Furthermore, these students continued their WWII journey by participating in CSN Rho Kappa's World War II Memorial Project, curating artifacts, conducting interviews, and creating an interactive museum experience, inspired by the outstanding museums they explored during their trip.
PLACES
The football and cheer team kicked off their season in Dublin, Ireland! Students spent a week in August overseas immersed in Irish culture. They learned about Gaelic Games and the history of Irish sports. Students toured the city, the Kilmainham Gaol, the Malahide Castle and Croke Park. They also got ahead on their CSN coursework with daily study hall and tutors.
The week culminated in the first game of the season against the Irish Wolfhounds in Energia Park. The team had a strong showing, ultimately coming out on top 22-0.
Senior Austin Zimm said the experience spoke to the spirit of the Irish.
“After a game in front of an electric crowd, the Irish fans were roaring,” Austin said. “Roaring for a team that was skunked twenty-two to zero. To them the score never mattered, it was the experience and the chance to play American football.”
While the game was fun, junior Isaiah Allen said the best part came after.
“After the game, we went back to where we were staying and all of the teams were there,” Isaiah said. “We got a moment to hang out with people from other teams and get to know them. We made a lot of good friends and memories.”
FOCUS ON
CSN Middle and Upper School students took in the Big Apple during Fall Break! Rebecca Richardson led the troupe on the theater tour. They stayed in a hotel directly across from Carnegie Hall and had the chance to tour Radio City Music Hall. They saw three shows - Six, Wicked and Little Shop of Horrors. Seventh grader Mira said she loved all the shows, particularly Wicked, but the most notable experience was not the show itself.
“Me and some of my friends hung out at the stage door and got to meet members of the cast,” she said.
In addition, the students had the chance to participate in a Broadway Song and Dance Workshop and an Improv Masterclass. Students also explored the history of theater at the Museum of Broadway.
Seventh grader Anakin enjoyed the trip.
“I really liked going to Times Square and walking on The Edge,” he said. “We stood on this platform and got to see the whole city around us. It was so cool.”
PLACES
MALL OF AMERICA
Over the summer, the Robotics Team competed at the VEX Robotics Signature Event at the Mall of America in Minneapolis. The competition included teams from 26 states with 23 of those teams being state champions or finalists last year. They were lead by Coach Sean Headrick.
Junior Jack Cipperman said it was his first time attending a robotics trip.
“I really was able to learn the game there,” he said. “We found a lot of new upgrades to put on our robot and it set us up well for the future.”
CSN Robot Team 94W finished seventh out of 100 teams and Robot Team 94M received the Inspire Award. This award “recognizes their passion for the competition and positivity at the event.”
During the summer leading up to the event, each student averaged 105 hours in the Innovation Lab preparing. Junior Hudson Kennedy said the Robotics Team doesn’t travel often, so this was special.
“We had such a great time,” he said. “I really appreciate Mr. Headrick’s work organizing the trip.”
LAHAINA BANYAN TREE PROJECT
This semester Middle School art students pulled inspiration from the real world to create art with a lasting impact.
Twenty-seven advanced art students have created artwork to be sent to Hawaii following the recent devastating fires. The artwork is in support of the banyan tree in Lahaina.
The tree was a gift from missionaries in 1873. At the time, it was just eight feet tall. Now, with the careful nurturing of generations of Hawaiians, it is over 60 feet tall and has a quarter mile circumference. It is the largest banyan tree in the United States.
However, due to wildfires in Hawaii this year, the Lahaina tree was scorched and the soil around it was damaged. The people of Lahaina have been working desperately to bring the once lively tree back to its former good health.
As Tom Geyer heard of all this happening, he knew he had to do something to help. He told his students the story of
the tree and they have been cheering it on since. Each student created their own version of the Lahaina banyan tree.
“We’re showing support, we’re showing care, we’re showing love,” Mr. Geyer said of the project.
The artwork was on display at CSN. Eventually all twentynine pieces were sent to the source of their inspiration, as they were flown to Lahaina and given to the locals. Mr. Geyer even personally painted a piece for the governor of Hawaii and one for the governor of Lahaina. Along with the artwork, a donation was sent to help.
The locals were incredibly grateful and overjoyed to share that the tree has started to show signs of recovery. They sent a special thank you to Mr. Geyer for his efforts.
PROGRAMS
CAREER BOUND INSPIRING
JUNIORS
Every May, once AP exams are over, CSN Juniors partake in a two-week program known as the Junior Experience, which is broken into three distinct programs: Adventure Bound, Career Bound, and College Bound. While half the students are in the mountains of North Carolina with an outdoor education company, the other half are gaining career experience and starting their college application process. Then they switch.
Career Bound is a perfect example of how CSN utilizes relationships in our community, with our parents and with our alumni to create meaningful experiential education opportunities. Students are partnered with a local leader or professional from the career field of their choice and shadow them on the job. This includes doctors, investors, lawyers, veterinarians and architects. Students are responsible for making contact with their partner, scheduling the visit, and writing a blog entry about their experience once they are done.
This past year, Ella Schulze was lucky enough to spend her Career Bound experience with local art gallery owner and CSN alumni Leeza Arkhangelskaya. Ella mentored with and gained a new understanding of art from Ms. Arkhangelskaya. Inspired by this, she wrote an article that was then published in North Naples News Magazine. This is what she had to say:
Why Beauty Matters, by Ella Schulze.
Philosopher and writer, Roger Scruton, asks questions about beauty and its significance. It is his and other philosophers’ job to understand our nature as spiritual beings. To his belief, our world has turned its back on beauty, creating a spiritual desert. Human language, manners, and modes of self-expression have become corrupt since the start of the twentieth century. Beauty is seen as unimportant, and swarms of disturbing art have created a cult of ugliness. The loss of beauty has resulted in a loss of meaning in life itself.
Scruton believes that beauty should be valued just as much as truth and goodness. It acts as a remedy for chaos and brings affirmation in joy. A pivotal
moment marking the loss of beauty in art was Marcel Duchamp’s signed urinal. It was a satirical piece with the intent to mock the current period of art. Other artists of the time took it as an approval that anything could be deemed art. Consequently, a herd of artists followed Duchamp’s lead and created “non-art.” This ranged from the action of turning a light on and off, to feces in a can, to a simple pile of bricks. These pieces show that art had been reduced to nothing but a simple gesture. There was no more need for creativity, for anybody could now be an artist. Artists were now inspired by their belief in the negativity of the world. From their understanding, this disturbing world calls for a need for disturbing art. In their eyes, finding beauty meant you were out of touch with reality.
In my opinion, their art does not show reality but takes revenge on it. By prioritizing usefulness over beauty, they lost both. If they would choose to prioritize beauty, what they do would be useful. Modern architecture is a great example of this. Many buildings have no use because people shun them due to their dreadful appearance. Many of these artists’ primary goals are to create a brand for themselves. Careless work is turned in for the sole purpose of making a profit. Their creativity has completely declined. Rather than endorsing this decline, we need to return to the path that led us to appreciate beauty in the first place.
From my perspective, modern art often tunes out the pure joy and light that life offers by focusing solely on the
negativity going on in the world. Many artists also seem to create pieces for the sole purpose of coordinating with home decor. There is no true life seen on the canvas anymore. It feels as though we have lost our ability to create meaningful pieces to show future generations, whereas Russia in the 20th century had distinct styles of art representing each decade. For example, the 1900s used symbolism to express their inner emotions and spiritual truths. The '30s utilized realism to depict the life of a Soviet, with communism glorified. Following World War II in the '40s, the many challenges that the Russians endured were expressed with paintings showing patriotism and sacrifice. Our current generation has no movement that resonates with our surrounding lives. There is a strong sense of urgency and a demand for change in modern art. Art should be an inspiration for the life around us. If our art could regain meaning, it could mend the mess that many current artists have created.
To see a full list of our 2023 Career Bound mentors, scan the QR code below. If you want to mentor during Career Bound Week and inspire students in the same way Leeza Arkhangelskaya did, reach out to Michael Carpentier at mcarpentier@communityschoolnaples.org.
FOCUS ON COMPUTER LITERACY AND EDUCATION OUTREACH
A new club has CSN students working within the community. Computer Literacy and Education Outreach Club, or CLEO Club, gives students the opportunity to assist seniors in retirement communities with technology. This includes helping them video-call their grandkids, find family members on Facebook and track down lost files. The communities are Hartford Square and Sienna Lakes.
The club was started by Amaya Etcheverry. She heard about it from a friend who is part of a similar program at another school and thought it would be a great addition to CSN. So far, she has been proven right.
“I have loved the response,” Amaya said. “While there aren’t many members, the ones who participate are very dedicated and enjoy helping the seniors.”
"The feeling is mutual." One of the residents said, “I think this is an excellent program and it has certainly helped me.”
PROGRAMS BEST IN SOUTHWEST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
In October, CSN hosted our sixth annual Best in Southwest Robotics Competition! This competition featured 122 aspiring engineers from 14 schools and 35 robots. The event took place in the Moe Kent Family Field House with the help of 34 volunteers, nine judges and eight referees.
CSN fielded 10 teams - seven from Upper School and three from Middle School. The teams put on an impressive performance at the event thanks to their hard work and the dedication of Coach Sean Headrick. Senior Team 94W earned the Amaze Award for “consistent high performance in Driving Skills trials and Autonomous Coding Skills trials.” Junior Team 94M earned the Design Award that advances them to states. Sophomore Team 94A finished in fourth place overall. Eighth grade team 594Z ranked sixth in overall skills, which is especially impressive as this was a high school league event.
Team 94M Left to RightMelita D. Souza, Wyatt Cunningham, Roman Akimov, Megan D. Souza
Team 94W Left to RightRocco DiDonato, Megan Headrick, David Galotto, Landon Burchill
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CAMPUS LOGGERHEAD MARINE CENTER: FAMILY FIELD TRIP
TURKEY
TROT
For our inaugural Family Field Trip, students and their families visited Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The center is one of Florida’s most visited nonprofit scientific destinations on ocean and sea turtle conservation. Families were given the opportunity to learn all about the turtles, their environment and how they can help conservation efforts. Among the center’s programs are pollution prevention initiatives, beach cleanups, balloon bans, veterinary and rehabilitation services, rescue operations, and educational outreach. On average, they treat 100 sea turtles and 1,000 hatchlings per year.
The CSN Family Field Trip group was happy to make a donation to help.
This November, we hosted our first annual Turkey Trot. Students ran at the event and then enjoyed healthy snacks to celebrate. All 387 Lower School students participated, running various lengths. Participation was optional for Middle School students, with 95 opting in. Each participant was given an official Turkey Trot t-shirt designed by the Middle School’s own art teacher, Leo Reyes. Coach Kyle Turner organized the event along with a small committee. The Parent Association volunteered and provided the post-race snacks. It was an impressive show of athleticism and community!
SNOW DAY
This December, we defied all Florida stereotypes by creating our own winter wonderland. We brought in 16 tons of snow for our Lower School students and, of course, Officer Ken to play in. As usual, it was a hit!
CONNECTIONS
HOMECOMING WEEK
In the spirit of community and fun, students celebrate Homecoming in October. Throughout the week, Upper and Middle School students wore spirited themed outfits. Friday culminated with the Senior Parade where Upper, Middle and Lower School all gathered to cheer on the seniors. The Upper School spent the rest of the day participating in fun activities. The dance was held on Saturday.
MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE
At the end of October, Middle School students had a modified schedule to accommodate a fun-filled day of events. First, they cheered on the Lower School Storybook Parade. Then, they were given a special viewing of the Upper School’s production of Clue. The day ended with the Middle School Dance hosted by Student Council and the Parent Association. At the dance, students had the option to wear costumes. Most students did and they all had a great time! The following students received special recognition for their costumes:
• Most Creative: Luke Halcom (Captain Jack Sparrow)
• Crowd Favorite: Bryson Kornblue (Gorilla)
• Best Due/Squad: Christine DeGaetano, Ella Kassolis & Josephine Crooker (The Chipmunks)
Thank you to Student Council and all the parents who made this possible.
CITIZENSHIP: BUDDY DAY
In September we hosted the first of our annual Buddy Day events, an enduring tradition that underscores the significance of community in the context of our PK-12 school environment. During this particular Buddy Day, Upper School students were partnered with their Lower School counterparts to explore the importance of citizenship. Through engaging conversations, creative activities, and playtime on the playground, these student pairings came together to celebrate the spirit of citizenship. In addition to teaching the Lower School students about citizenship, Upper School students were able to practice it by helping to shape the next generation of our school.
This summer, many of our Upper School students used their leadership skills as volunteers at Special Olympics Camp Shriver. Camp was hosted at CSN by Directors Deborah Bellerose and Michael Carpentier. More than two dozen CSN students volunteered. They were each paired with athletes to play with and lead by example. Lots of fun was had as students and athletes alike participated in a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, swimming and camp favorite - duck duck goose.
SCHOLARSHIP:
NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS & HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTIONS
In September, we celebrated the academic achievements of our upperclassmen. We were proud to recognize our National Merit Semifinalists based on the PSAT exam taken by more than a million students every year. National Merit Semifinalists scored in the top one percent of that exam. We had two - Xavier Bailey and Asher Carriero. In addition, we had four Commended Scholars who scored in the top three percent of the exam - David Galotto, Santino Galvez-Chevchenko, AJ Hobbs and Luke Verhelle. This is a huge achievement for the students that boosts their college applications and qualifies them for scholarships.
We also inducted over 100 students into thirteen Honor Societies. These societies are selective in only choosing the best, most well-rounded individuals. Each society had a current student leader induct the new members. Leaders and inductees in foreign language societies spoke in those languages - Chinese, French, Latin and Spanish. Their induction is a testament to the hard work of the students and teachers who mentor them.
Dr. Watson proudly spoke to the students: “The reward for all your hard work is not what you get, but what you become.”
STEWARDSHIP:
DIVING INTO OCEAN RESEARCH
Summer 2024 marked CSN's Scuba Gang's debut into international underwater service work, snorkeling with whale sharks in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. This was a significant leap from their previous citizen science work in the Florida Keys. The idea for the trip emerged when the club's sponsor, Jimmi Stevens, connected with Angela Smith, founder of Shark Team One.
The Gang journeyed daily, traveling up to 50 miles offshore to observe and swim alongside these magnificent creatures while complying with strict regulations due to the sharks' protected status. They also collected valuable data and water samples, shedding light on shark behaviors and the changing marine environment. The trip also included a heartwarming visit to the Little Yellow Schoolhouse, where the gang shared whale shark conservation lessons with local children, fostering a sense of purpose and joy.
From a parent's perspective, Katherine Cunningham said the Mexico expedition was an unforgettable adventure, fostering a connection to the scientific community's conservation efforts. Students found the experience exhilarating, with boat rides and whale shark encounters leaving a lasting impression. Angela Smith, President of Shark Team One, said, “each student showed incredible skill for project-based learning methods, team building, problem solving and taking the initiative.” She looks forward to continuing their collaboration in upcoming expeditions, inspiring students to save endangered species and ocean ecosystems.
SEMIFINALISTS
Asher (Left) & Xavier (Right)
COMMENDED SCHOLARS (Left to Right) AJ, Luke, Santino, David
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY & THEATREZONE
TheatreZone, a Professional Equity Theatre Company housed in CSN’s G&L Theater, has partnered with Florida Gulf Coast University’s Bower School of Music and the Arts theater program. TheatreZone has been closely aligned with the program, employing numerous professors and students in various roles, such as designers, stage managers, actors and crew members. Furthermore, they've provided paid internships for FGCU students, and graduates with theatrical degrees who gained experience at TheatreZone have secured full-time positions in prestigious organizations, including the North Shore Theatre in Boston, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and more.
These collaborations have led to joint musical theater productions, such as the recent show Heathers: The Musical. The same students and professionals who work on these productions also bring their talents to the TheatreZone stage in our productions. These connections create a network of expertise and talent, enriching the theater scene at both CSN and FGCU.
NCH BLOOD DRIVE
This September, the Juliet Collier Sproul Center for Community and Global Impact teamed up with the Community Blood Center to save 87 lives! CSN hosted an on campus blood drive and 29 people were able to donate blood. Donors included students, staff and families. We have already coordinated the next blood drive for April 17 to help even more people in our community.
NAPLES PHILHARMONIC
Bianca Trope '24 and Elijah Hemed '26 earned the chance to perform at the Naples Philharmonic. Bianca's dedication to playing flute earned her a place in the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. Meanwhile, Elijah's dedication to playing trombone secured him a chair in the Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra. This will give them both the opportunity to connect with other budding musicians and learn from experienced ones who play professionally.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP COLLIER
This summer, seniors Nikki Ferrante, Kelsey Gable, Hannah Gulliford, Jack McGrail, and Ella Schulze were among 33 local students honored for completing Youth Leadership Collier. This is a week-long program that introduces future leaders to various aspects of Collier County.
This program provided students with hands-on business and leadership experiences, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at local government, healthcare, law enforcement, business, agriculture, media, the arts, and more. Throughout the week, students heard from experienced area leaders who deal with our community’s biggest opportunities and challenges. With new perspectives and connections gained from this experience, these students are excited to step up as future leaders of Collier County.
CLUE: THE MUSICAL
Laughs, claps and gasps were enjoyed at the Upper School theater performances of Clue. The musical featured special arrangements with Broadway licensing and eleven of our talented Upper School students. Behind the scenes, students pitched in as stagehands, spotlight operators and sound technicians. The show was another great success directed by Mark Danni, who earned an Outstanding Direction of a Play nomination for his efforts. The Broadway Star of the Future also nominated Leonard Allen for Outstanding Performer in Leading Role as Wadsworth. Lea Pick was nominated for Outstanding Scenic Design.
SHOWTIME: DISNEY HEROES & VILLAINS
Showtime: Heroes & Villains took over the G&L Theater as the annual musical extravaganza returned to the stage. Upper School students starred in the show, singing songs from their favorite Disney Heroes and Villains. Lower School students got in on the fun, performing with Dance Express. Fans loved the show, buzzing with excitement as their favorite characters came to life. Mark Danni directed the show with 21 Upper School students starring in it and 18 Lower School students in Dance Express.
DISCUSSION WITH BRUCEBEATS FRANK WOSAR VISITS
Multi-instrumentalist and music producer Bruce McKinnon Jr., known as BruceBeats, spoke to the Upper School band in October. His compositions have been featured in many programs including those on Netflix, ESPN and the Discovery Channel. His music career has also drawn him into the world of business as he created a musician coaching program. Throughout his conversation with the students, Mr. McKinnon emphasized the importance of authenticity in building one's brand, whether that be on social media, college applications or job interviews. He advocated for pursuing passions, knowing what skills make you unique and stressed the significance of being genuine.
Renowned trombonist Mr. Frank Wosar visited and spoke with the Upper School band in September. He shared lessons from his career and the unexpected path he took. Mr. Wosar’s career has taken him to 86% of all countries and includes performances with Marc Anthony, a three-year tour with Pitbull and experience directing the Space Coast Jazz Orchestra. However, Mr. Wosar never intended to be a professional musician. He shared that he originally aspired to be an orthopedist, pursuing a four-year pre-med degree requiring him to quit playing trombone. Realizing his passion lay in music, after completing his pre-med degree, Mr. Wosar earned a degree in music performance and later obtained a Master's degree. After speaking with our students, Mr. Wosar and Dr. Chapman played Henry Mancini’s composition "Peter Gunn" with the class, trading solos and ending on a high note.
MACKENZIE MELEMED PERFORMANCE
World renowned pianist Mackenzie Melemed visited the Upper School strings class this semester. Mr. Melemed shared his experiences as a professional musician and Avery Fisher Award recipient. He then performed for the students. Mr. Melemed’s visit was made possible by the Grand Piano Series, an esteemed Southwest Florida non-profit organization focused on education and concerts featuring world-class international artists. To watch his performance, scan the QR code.
This year CSN launched a new teamBowling! Since there were no other Collier schools in the bowling league, the Seahawks competed in Lee County throughout the season. The following kids were members of the inaugural team: Elijah Hemed, Nathaniel Hemed, Annabelle Boyar, Jackson Hewitt and Priya Deonarine. Coaches were Chris Utz, Nick Beres and Don Frankle.
COMPREHENSIVE ATHLETIC BOWLING VOLLEYBALL GIRLS GOLF
Girls Varsity Volleyball had another successful season this year behind Coach MacIntyre-Ewerth. The Seahawks ended the season with an 18-7 record, and won the Wildcat Invitational on September 30, with an impressive five and zero record. The Seahawks were led by junior Kelly McAuley with 284 kills, sophomore Elisabeth Robinson in both digs (397) and aces (34) and freshman Trinity McCormick with 639 assists.
CROSS COUNTRY
CSN Cross Country ended their 2023 season with a rash of impressive accolades. 2023 was the third straight year that both the boys and girls teams qualified for the State Championships. The girls finished in tenth and the boys in fourteenth. Sophomore Sienna Audrey achieved a rare triplecrown in winning the District, Regional, and State Championship titles. Senior Tyler Mastrangelo earned his first District title and a State medal.
The Varsity Girls Golf Team finished undefeated in matches and placed first in the Bishop Verot tournament, Saint John Neumann tournament and the Private 8 tournament! This was good preparation for the team as they went on to win both Districts and Regionals to make it to States. At States, they finished in 10th place overall.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM FOOTBALL
This young team, which included nine starting sophomores, ended their season with a nine and two record. They were led by a new head coach, Michael Stannard. The team looks forward to continuing to grow with a full offseason schedule ahead to finetune, strategize and elevate their game even further.
BOYS GOLF
As a young team, the Varsity Boys Golf Team showcased incredible talent, with three of the starting five maintaining a scoring average below 40 throughout the season. Notable victories include the Bishop Verot Invitational (Two Day 610), Crutchfield Hawkins Invitational (315), and the Private 8 (304). The team placed second in Districts, 10th in the region and Spencer Ives was 34th overall at States as an individual!
CHEER
Our Cheer Team once again spent the football season enthusiastically encouraging their peers. They even followed the football team to Ireland to cheer them on. They also represent their team and school proudly by volunteering throughout the community, at fundraisers, Grandparents Day and much more.
SWIM & DIVE
The Swim & Dive Team had a record-breaking season. CSN took 12 athletes to compete in 13 different events at the 1A State Championship Meet, the most in the program history. The boys finished ninth and the girls finished 22nd. The season ended with six new school records. Charlotte Norman set new records for 6 Dives and 11 Dives. Nick Fabian broke the record for 500 Free. Carson Feehery set a new record for 100 Fly. The 200 Free Relay team of Lucas Casey, Egor Kuznetsov, Carson Feehery, and Nick Fabian achieved a record time. The 400 Free Relay team of Carson Feehery, Egor Kuznetsov, Christian McAuley, and Nick Fabian also set a new record.
MAXINE DANNI ‘21: ROCKETTE PERFORMANCE
Maxine Danni ‘21 was asked to perform in New York on the USS Intrepid for the Rockettes Alumni Performance. As a last minute replacement, Ms. Danni only had two days to learn the routine to perform amongst talented Rockette veterans.
HELOISE HOFFMANN ‘22
BRIDGET DENZER ‘19: MIT PHD CANDIDATE
Bridget Denzer ‘19 is pursuing a PhD in Material Sciences and Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She was the Valedictorian of her class and earned the Distinguished Scientist Award at graduation. She has certainly lived up to these titles, having received her undergraduate degree from Princeton in Chemical Engineering and now receiving a Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Fellowship to help fund her PhD research. Ms. Denzer hopes to become a professor after completing her PhD.
Valedictorian and former TheatreZone star Heloise Hoffman ‘22 visited the Advanced Theatre class to talk with CSN students. Ms. Hoffman performed in many CSN productions. She now attends Stanford University and is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering.
RICKY ABOOD ‘20 & GRAHAM MURPHEY ‘20 SKYLAR STEWART ‘08: VISITS CLUE CAST
On October 28, Upper School math teachers Ms. Pegnetter and Ms. Coombs attended the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics conference in Washington D.C. During their stay, they also enjoyed a Georgetown football game against Lafayette, where two CSN alumni, Ricky Abood ‘20 and Graham Murphey ‘20, were honored on Senior Night. Ms. Coombs described the reunion as “wonderful.”
Skylar Stewart, Class of 2008, visited the cast of CLUE in October. Mr. Stewart was heavily involved in theater at CSN and was in twelve performances. He went on to receive a BA in Acting from the University of Southern California and, after several years in LA, he went on to obtain his law degree. Mr. Stewart is now a practicing attorney and stays connected to CSN as a coach for the Mock Trial Team.
ZACH ROCHETTE ‘15, CHASE KAUFFMAN
‘12, JOHN CHEFFY ‘14, MICHAEL CONROY ‘15 AND MICHAEL SCHOELLER JR. ‘12
Zach Rochette ‘15, Chase Kauffman ‘12, John Cheffy ‘14, Michael Conroy ‘15 and Michael Schoeller Jr. ‘12 return to a CSN football game to celebrate Chris Utz, Voice of the Seahawks. Many other family, friends and alumni also attended to thank Mr. Utz for his decades of service as an announcer and educator.
L to R - Gene Rochette, Zach Rochette, Chase Kauffman, Chris Utz, John Chefs, Michael Conroy, Mikey Schoeller
