Accord Summer 2021

Academy of the Holy Names

ACCORD

LIVING THE MISSION

OUR MISSION

The Academy of the Holy Names empowers students to be authentic individuals who engage in independent thought, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.

SNJM CORE VALUES

Full Development of the Human Person

Education in Faith

Hospitality

Dedication to Women & Children

Dedication to Justice

Service to People Who Are Poor or Marginalized

Commitment to Liberating Action

Love for the Names of Jesus & Mary

DIVERSITY

The Academy of the Holy Names believes that a broadly diverse community fosters empathy, strengthens teaching and learning, and promotes academic excellence. To that end, the Academy is committed to:

• building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty and staff that shares our beliefs and supports our mission;

• recognizing and appreciating the variety of characteristics that make individuals unique; and

• creating an environment that promotes and celebrates individual and collective achievement.

2021-2022 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICERS

Ernie Garateix Chair

Daphne McConnie Vice Chair

Kim Dingle Treasurer

Kim Wilmath Hill A’05 Secretary

MEMBERS

Harold Astorquiza

Sister Virginia Bonan, SNJM

Ed Bulleit

Kalinda Campbell A’00

Sister Kathleen Griffin, SNJM

Ernie Marquart

Daphne McConnie

Martha Minahan

Vivien Oliva A’63

Paola Schifino

Velen Diaz Thompson A’83

Raulniña Uzzle-Harris A’82

Jason Woodside A’01

AHN President Kevin Whitney (ex-officio)

2021-2022 ALUMNI BOARD

Sarah Tyler Sievers A’05

President

Jeni Goodman Calhoun A’05

President-Elect

Will Sievers A’01

Secretary/Historian

Alex Valdes A’09 Treasurer

Olivia Martinez A’10

Parliamentarian

Nina McGucken Alvarez A’01

Courtney Hurley Castellano A’92

Terin Barbas Cremer A’03

Amber McCarthy Dorsch A’05

Maria Esparza A’87

Mary Lois Hartlage Fernandez A’62

Christina Criollo Jelesky A’04

Ben Lopez A’04

Katherine Martinez A’08

Cara Millburg A’13

Angela Spicola Morgan A’67

Alisha Bhadelia Ozmeral A’00

Gabby Perez A’10

Danielle Reyes A’06

Dianne Garcia Rivera A’60

Amy Ruiz A’96

Therese Cullen Seal A’60

Lizzy Socias Swanson A’06

Mallory Weatherly Winter A’08

PRESIDENT Kevin Whitney kwhitney@holynamestpa.org

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

John Donohoe jdonohoe@holynamestpa.org

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Molly D. Smith A’88 msmith@holynamestpa.org

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

Patty P. Bohannan A’77 pbohannan@holynamestpa.org

DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL FUND AND SPECIAL EVENTS

JoAnne Linkner jlinkner@holynamestpa.org

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

Pam Larkins-Doherty A’87 pdoherty@holynamestpa.org

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Emily Wise ewise@holynamestpa.org

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Clare Grammig A’21

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Emily Wise

AHN welcomes qualified students without regard to race, religion or ethnic origin.

Accord is published twice a year by the Academy of the Holy Names. 3319 Bayshore Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33629

(813) 839-5371 phone (813) 839-1486 fax www.holynamestpa.org

STANDARD OF ACCURACY

The Academy of the Holy Names is committed to providing the most accurate and up-to-date information in all its publications. However, as with any human undertaking, unintentional errors may appear. Please contact the Academy of the Holy Names at (813) 839-5371 in the event that there are any factual errors. The Academy will correct these errors in the next publication. We truly appreciate the interests and concerns of our readership and welcome any assistance toward achieving our goal.

ARTHUR RAIMO President

FROM THE

What makes the Academy special? Is it the academics? The campus ministry program? The athletics and extracurriculars? The teachers, administrators and coaches? The beautiful campus? Combined, they make it a great school, but in my mind, the Sisters of the Holy Names — their vision, values and mission — make it special. There are many great Catholic schools, both independent and parochial, in the United States, but only six of them are Holy Names schools. That makes us part of a select group. Does it make us better than other places? Perhaps, but not necessarily. It does, however, make us unique.

It is the core values of the Sisters that animate who and what we are as a school. The values of the SNJMs are our heartbeat; they are why we exist. Take them away, and the Academy would be like any other school. However, by embracing the Sisters and trying to live as they do, we elevate our school community to another level. Let’s take a moment to review the core values:

• Full development of the human person

• Education in the faith

• Hospitality

• Dedication to women and children

• Dedication to justice

• Service to the poor or marginalized

• Commitment to liberating action

• Love for the Names of Jesus and Mary

As a Holy Names school, we must honor the core values, and the education we provide our students must center on them. The core values are the Academy’s call to action. Remain true to them and

the school will grow as a place where all feel welcomed and valued. Discount them, and we will become something the Sisters never intended: a school no different from any other.

the Academy remains committed to this ideal.” The statement rings true today that the need for schools like the Academy is greater than ever, and I hope the jury will agree that I made sure the school remained committed to the Sisters’ mission, vision and values.

At the Academy, we do our best to provide each student the opportunity to succeed. We work hard to develop lifelong learners not only in terms of academic knowledge but as faith-filled people. Growing in grace is just as important as growing in wisdom. Developing one and not the other is doing only half the job. I encourage all in our community to revisit the document, “What Makes an SNJM School SNJM?” (holynamestpa. org/snjm), which calls on Holy Names schools to be stewards of education, faith, justice and leadership. As stewards of justice, the Sisters call for, “communication [that] is respectful, open, transparent, direct and continual; when conflict occurs, participants seek resolution and peaceful reconciliation.” Engaging one another in deep, meaningful conversation is how we will continue to grow as a community.

Ten years ago, I wrote in my first letter for the Accord, “As I study the mission and vision of the Sisters, one thing is abundantly clear: in today’s world, the need for schools like the Academy — schools that are based upon a clearly articulated vision and strong core values — is greater than ever. … Our long-term path is set firmly by our adherence to the Sisters’ mission, vision and core values. I will do my best to make sure that

It has been my privilege to serve this community for the past 10 years. Getting to know and work with so many fine, dedicated people has been one of the joys of my professional life. My wife, Maureen, and I have felt welcomed from the moment we arrived, and leaving will be much more difficult than we ever imagined. It has been our great pleasure to get to know the Sisters both here in Tampa and in other parts of the country and to share in their mission. Whatever contributions we have made pale in comparison to those made by the Sisters over so many years. Soon, it will be up to the many lay women and men who comprise the school community to ensure that the mission, vision and values — the Sisters’ charism, that which makes them special — lives on in a meaningful way. It is a task we should take on willingly, so the education envisioned by the Blessed Marie Rose Durocher nearly 200 years ago remains a reality for many generations to come.

Sincerely,

Arthur Raimo President

Growing in grace is just as important as growing in wisdom.

With Gratitude

ARTHUR RAIMO’S DECADE OF LEADERSHIP

Nearly 60 years ago, Arthur Raimo began his professional career delivering the New York World-Telegram. Now, after 48 years in Catholic education, he is set to retire. Before Raimo spent 10 years serving as president at the Academy of the Holy Names, he was president at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland. His career also included time as a history teacher, principal, summer camp director and even bus driver.

This summer, he and his wife, Maureen, will relocate to North Carolina, where he looks forward to a peaceful retirement. While he has no set plans, Raimo is excited to spend time with his kids and grandkids, travel, become involved in a new church, and finally get to the stack of books he has been collecting. At the Academy, the physical evidence of his time as president will be around for years to come. Still, the Academy will remember President Raimo for his kindness, generosity of spirit, and ability as a true servant leader.

The Accord staff sat down for a final Q&A with President Raimo and edited his responses for brevity and clarity.

What makes the Academy so special?

The Sisters — their vision, values and charism. Everything about them is part of the school’s culture and everyday life. It has been one of the great privileges of my professional life to work with the Sisters and get to know them. It is a duty and responsibility that I have taken very seriously.

Who inspired you?

Brother Bonaventure Scully; he was the principal who first hired me at Good Counsel. I learned a lot from him; most of all, it is important to have a vision, be willing to change and try new things. I learned that you have to have a vision and make changes when appropriate, but you also have to lay a lot of groundwork and spend time making sure people are in a good place before you make substantial change.

What advice would you give your younger self?

Have the courage of your convictions right from the start. When you have plotted a course, and you’ve taken the time and made the effort to get people on board, have the courage to stick to it even if you know that not everyone will agree. As a leader, whenever you make a decision, there will always be some part of the community that won’t agree. But, if you think it’s the right thing and a majority agrees, you have to stick to it.

What is the most important message an Academy student should learn?

Service to others should be part of everyone’s life. If we are serious about the Gospel message to love God and love your neighbor as yourself, we have to look at how we practice that daily. One way to do that is to go beyond what makes us comfortable and extend a helping hand to others who need it more. If our students graduate with a sense of the importance of giving to others and giving of themselves to others, we have accomplished a great deal. During a student’s time at the Academy, they grow in wisdom, age and grace. To the extent we can help them in these areas is how we measure success.

Since you started, how has the Academy changed?

The most obvious change is to the physical facility. The people I’ve hired and worked with on the administrative team have been transformational, particularly Bridgid Fishman, Stephanie Nitchals and Pam Doherty. Our enrollment has increased dramatically. We have seen the expansion of the campus ministry program; we are offering more mission trips. We have added new AP courses and have more kids taking AP exams. The work we’ve begun in diversity and inclusion is very important, and I hope it continues. All of this has made the school better.

How has the Academy remained the same?

The Sisters are the school’s bedrock, and even if they are not physically present, it’s our responsibility to ensure their established mission and vision continues. The core belief in the Sisters’ values — hospitality, service to the poor or marginalized, dedication to women and children, dedication to justice — has to remain important at the school. We have to find ways to live their values and instill them in the students so future generations who won’t have contact with the Sisters understand why we are different from other Catholic schools. The Sisters make us special.

What is your favorite memory in your career?

I met my wife when we were young teachers at Good Counsel. She was a chemistry teacher. In terms of all of the great memories, that would be the top. If she hadn’t come to Good Counsel, my history certainly would have been different.

Favorite Academy memory?

In my second year, I surprised my wife at the Junior Ring Ceremony by replacing the class ring she had stolen many years ago. She attended the Academy of the Holy Names in Silver Spring, Maryland. She got a big round of applause when she came up and I put it on her finger. That’s the one speech that I have given that people have remembered.

What have you learned?

Providing good leadership is challenging, and it’s not something you can do as an individual. Good leaders are successful because they have strong, good people around them. A good leader does not worry about being outshined by people who work for him or her. The most important thing about leadership is putting the right people in place so that the community benefits.

What will you miss?

The people, my colleagues, interactions with the students. Going to games and plays; seeing the students outside of the classroom in activities that are important to them. I’ve always tried to be present at different events, so the students know that I felt what they are doing is important.

What do you want your legacy at the Academy to be?

I took the Sisters’ mission to heart, and I tried my best to keep it at the forefront of all the decisions I made. I tried to make sure all the actions I took and all the words I said were consistent with their beliefs. I held the Sisters front and center, and I really feel their mission, vision and values are the school’s lifeblood.

Tributes FROM HIS PEERS

Art created the mission effectiveness role to assure that the charism and mission of the Sisters would continue in the school even when there might not be an SNJM on campus. When he started, six Sisters worked in the school, and three others volunteered. Next year, there will only be one SNJM on campus. With this position, the Academy community — students, faculty, staff, boards and parents — will have opportunities to learn about the Sisters and their mission. As a result of his forward-thinking approach, the Academy has a charism formation program and a charism mission curriculum, and our school community can learn about the Sisters’ work here in Tampa and throughout Florida in the Holy Names Heritage Center.

– Sister Ann Regan, SNJM

There are two things I think would surprise people about Art. First, it is no secret that Art is a huge New York Yankees fan, but did you know that he is also a fan of renegade country singing legend Johnny Cash? And Christmas music. He loves Christmas music! Second, Art frequently reads his Bible. In fact, he is always reading! His favorite paper is National Catholic Reporter, and he looks forward to its weekly delivery on Friday in traditional print. Working so close beside him for 10 years, I will miss his empathy and compassion for others. I will miss the soft heart that lives within him beneath his signature gravelly voice.

– Executive Assistant Maureen Martineau

A decade ago, Mr. Raimo and I became leaders together at AHN the same year. I remember being a little nervous, quite honestly, because I did not know what to expect. However, it was immediately apparent that Mr. Raimo was dedicated to the students, from pre-K to the seniors. From opening car doors every morning on the front driveway to advising for the high school mission trips and attending countless arts and athletic events, he has always been accessible to our community. Words my colleagues and I use to describe him include spiritual, authentic, inspiring, diplomatic and visionary. He has pushed me to be a better leader, and I am so grateful to have worked for him. He made AHN a better place, and he will always have a home here.

– Elementary School Principal Bridgid Fishman

I consider Art one of my closest friends at AHN. We would share ideas, debate topics, laugh and cheer on the girls every step of the way. Art is the embodiment of a servant leader. He tries to get everyone what they need to be successful. When I first started, I would often bristle as I felt he was getting too involved in the school’s academics, an area dear to his heart. You could often hear me yelling, “Get out of my lane.” But over time, that relationship evolved; I appreciated his presence, and he appreciated mine. I think the girls benefited from that collaborative approach.

Art was extremely close to the Sisters here and took their advice often. He also took personal care of them without any fanfare or even anyone really noticing. He gave out of genuine care and concern. Art was committed to service and getting students out into the community and working right alongside them. I think that people would be surprised to know how deep his faith is.

During Art’s tenure, he always cultivated a great relationship with and respect for the Sisters of the Holy Names. Under his leadership, AHN academics strengthened at all grade levels and now include STEM classes and an increased emphasis on the arts. In addition, his introduction of 21st-century learning processes, emphasis on increased use of technology for students and faculty, and insistence on the necessary facility renovations required to implement this vision have allowed a level of increased collaboration between students that is necessary for success at the next level of education. Over the coming years, as our AHN students enter an extremely competitive work environment that increasingly places importance and emphasis on critical thinking, collaboration and communication, they will have been well-served by Art’s contributions to our Academy community.

– Former Board of Trustees Chair Chip Yodzis

– High School Principal Stephanie Nitchals

A Decade AT A GLANCE

Under President Raimo’s leadership, the Academy has evolved to provide the best environment for our students to develop in an increasingly digital and economically focused workspace.

GROWTH IN THE PHYSICAL STRUCTURE

The school spent $35 million on capital improvements, including:

• Artificial turf on the athletic fields and playgrounds.

• A new parking garage.

• The 40,000-square-foot Bailey Family Center for the Arts, which features a 350-seat theatre.

• Completely redesigned middle and high schools that feature 21st-century learning environments, state-of-the-art technology, science labs, makerspaces, learning studios and learning commons.

• Design plans for the lower school’s future renovation.

• The Holy Names Heritage Center, a museum-quality space to permanently house the school’s extensive archives and showcase the history of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.

GROWTH IN ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

• The middle and high schools transitioned to block scheduling to better use the 21st-century teaching and learning modalities.

• The Academy’s robust academic course offerings grew, and extracurricular activities expanded to include instrumental and performing arts programs.

• The school launched an innovative partnership with Apple to provide students with state-of-the-art tools and technology.

GROWTH IN ENROLLMENT

• Enrollment increased from 793 students to 968 students.

• Nearly every grade from pre-K through 12 has a waitlist.

• Faculty and staff numbers increased 40% to accommodate the growing demand.

GROWTH IN FAITH

• The addition of a mission effectiveness coordinator ensures the Sisters’ mission and charism remain a focus for future generations.

• New mission trips will accommodate student interest.

• Continuing the school’s work in justice, equity, diversity and inclusion will help all members of the Academy community feel safe and valued.

SISTER ANN REGAN RETIRES

During a season of change at the Academy, Sister Ann Regan, SNJM, retired from her role as mission effectiveness coordinator in the fall. Though her timeline shifted due to the pandemic, Sister Ann says the abrupt transition “allowed me to become more contemplative, to live in the present moment and look for surprises each day. It’s not a bad way to spend my retirement.”

Sister Ann attended the Academy of the Holy Names in her hometown, Rome, New York, from 1st through 12th grade. Because she formed a close relationship with the SNJM teachers, she entered the novitiate in Rome at 17. “I grew up in an Irish Catholic family, where becoming a nun assured you of getting an education and becoming someone,” Sister Ann said. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Marywood University and a master’s degree in education from The College of St. Scholastica. She later received a ministry formation certificate from the University of Notre Dame.

Sister Ann served as a teacher in Liverpool, New York, and Key West, Florida, before becoming the principal at Tampa’s Sacred Heart Academy. She then taught English in AHN’s junior high and high schools and served as the Elementary School principal.

After leaving the Academy for nine years to teach 7th and 8th grade at St. Peter Claver, Sister Ann returned to teach high school theology. In 2013, President Art Raimo created the part-time mission effectiveness coordinator position, so when she wasn’t teaching, Sister Ann’s job was to share the SNJM mission. Sister Ann then spent a year as interim principal in 2015-2016 and finished her career as the mission effectiveness coordinator.

“There are still kids that keep in touch with me, and I love it. I know that I made a difference in some people’s lives.”

Through it all, Sister Ann’s favorite role was a teacher. “I was an old-fashioned, strict teacher, but the kids sensed they were going to learn, and every now and then, laugh,” she said. “There are still kids that keep in touch with me, and I love it. I know that I made a difference in some people’s lives.”

While she has seen many physical changes to the campus, its heart has remained the same for Sister Ann. “Mother Marie Rose really told us that our job is to answer the needs of the day, and I think our school has changed with the needs of the day. … We’ve done what Blessed Marie Rose told us: ‘Open up your eyes, see what’s needed, and then answer it.’ We did it in the buildings; we did it in our curriculum. In all of that, it’s all about the students. Let’s be sure the students are getting what they need.”

According to Sister Ann, the school’s mission is what sets the Academy apart. “Blessed Marie Rose really made it clear that we were to provide excellence in education. But this excellence was so that our students would be prepared for their professional future and their spiritual future. I think our emphasis on preparing students to make it to heaven by stressing the Sisters’ core values, which include excellence in education and in their faith, is really what makes us special. It’s what makes the flavor in the school,” she said.

SO, TO SISTER ANN:

The mission at the Academy is alive and well, and we will work to keep it as such.

“I was an old-fashioned, strict teacher, but the kids sensed they were going to learn, and every now and then, laugh.”

In Memoriam: SISTER MARY PATRICIA PLUMB

In January, Sister Mary Patricia Plumb, SNJM A’55, completed her earthly journey and joined members of her family and the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in heaven. Much like her life, her loss made a tremendous impact on the Academy community.

A native of Florida, Sister Mary Patricia entered the SNJM community after graduating from the Academy in 1955. Her roles in education spanned many areas: she was a teacher, including at Boys Academy, vice principal and campus minister. Though she loved teaching, Sister Mary Patricia’s greatest passions were campus ministry and speech and debate. She earned a 7th Diamond award as a National Speech & Debate Association coach, and she is a member of the organization’s Hall of Fame.

The Academy community will remember Sister Mary Patricia for her abilities to listen and love, for pushing people to be their very best, and for her quick wit and no-nonsense personality. Tributes to her could fill an entire magazine, and just a few are shared here. Upon her passing, Academy President Art Raimo said, “The Academy and the Sisters of the Holy Names are thought of as one — Sister Mary Patricia’s life work is a testament to that. She embodies the Academy’s motto ‘Esse Quam Videri,’ or ‘To be, rather than to seem,’ better than anyone I know.”

Tributes

Sister Patsy was one of us before she was all the magnificent things she became, and in some ways, she is the best of us. … Just knowing we’re part of the same chain that produced these remarkable women is something that keeps me going.

- Victoria McGovern A’81

When I was upset, I didn’t go to the guidance counselor; I went to Sister. I think a lot of that was because she listened. She sat there, and she would look at you, and she would ask you questions. … She saw you, and I think it’s from her that I really learned how to take care of people and really learned how to value people.

- Lizzie Dolan A’17

She was so pivotal in my formation as a woman — to be able to stand in my own power and speak up for myself. … The years at the Academy would not have been the same without her. It was such a great time. Nothing will ever replace those years. If it hadn’t been for her, I don’t know that I would be the person I am today.

- Tara Zaccagnino A’87

Those of us that feel like Sister is ours, we all share a really incredible connection because there just was no one quite like her. … She told me often enough that I was strong and smart until I believed it, and I think it’s really incredible that she was always available to us. … She is forever our patron saint. She’s listening, she’s guiding us, and she’s going to be a voice in the back of all of our heads forever. I’m just so grateful to have been part of the family of children that she really had.

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Jennifer Emerson Hernandez A’89

SMP2 truly was an icon in Tampa. She dedicated her life to social justice, helping others and encouraging others to grow and use their talents to help our world. She was compassionate, hilarious, honest and one of the coolest people I have ever met. She’s the type of person I’ve looked up to when imagining how I want to try to live my life. I can still hear her voice on the intercom saying, “This is not an optional experience,” when telling us we needed to do something ... and, of course, we listened because SMP2 was cool but also pretty scary.

- Lindsey Backman A’11

I was so fond of her in high school and grade school. She’s been a wonderful asset to the Academy, the Sisters and all of us who knew her. … Patsy was always the one who told us a lot of things that we were not very clever about handling. She was always a very commonsense person, and she always had a good answer for anything and everything we used to discuss. She was very smart, clever and a big inspiration to us.

- Beverly Bush A’55

Outside my family, Sister Mary Patricia Plumb had the biggest impact on who I am today. She challenged me not just to dream big but to do big. She lived our school’s motto, “To be, rather than to seem,” daily, and more importantly, she has encouraged me and so many others to do the same! By far, one of the funniest memories I recall was when Sister was driving one of the Academy vans to a tournament and exiting the interstate; she realized she had gotten off at the wrong exit. She immediately stopped the van and proceeded to back up onto the interstate. As all of us in the van were in shock, Sister responded, “Don’t worry, God is on my side.” God was on her side, and [now] God is not just on her side but by her side!

THE ENDOWED SISTER MARY PATRICIA PLUMB SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This fund is created in memory of Sister Mary Patricia Plumb, SNJM A’55, in honor of her national recognition and the legions of students who fondly remember her for developing AHN’s National Forensics League program. Awards will be presented annually to a rising 8th grader and a rising senior speech and debate student. When Sister Mary Patricia Plumb passed away, her family requested donations be made to AHN with the hope of establishing an endowed scholarship in her memory. Richard Gonzmart B’67 and his wife, Melanie Heiny Gonzmart A’72, have generously donated a $50,000 challenge gift hoping to inspire others to honor Sister Mary Patricia’s memory in a meaningful way. Gonzmart said, “Sister Patricia Plumb had a significant and lifelong impact on me. She realized my challenges with dyslexia and ADD, and assisted me academically. Far more importantly, though, she reinforced my self-esteem in the classroom. I owe much of my strong Catholic faith and the person I am today to [her].” Anyone can make gifts in Sister Mary Patricia Plumb’s memory at holynamestpa.org/smp.

 Lisa Griffin Hodgdon A’90

THE ROSE PROJECT Re-Imagined

Like many Academy traditions, The Rose Project changed to accommodate COVID-19 restrictions. Instead of the usual mission trips and week of service, the Mission and Ministry team organized a robust week of programming in March. Students from all high school grade levels participated in local service projects, listened to guest speakers and learned more about the Sisters of the Holy Names’ dedication to service.

“The presentations were so important because they allowed the High School to set aside time to specifically discuss issues of inequality. It was so beneficial that the information was delivered by students, for students. We were able to frame our information in a way that was relatable and understandable, and we were also able to have those deeper conversations that students might not feel comfortable participating in if we were not of similar ages. These presentations also taught me about how much knowledge there is to gain about any given issue. You can never really know everything, and that was an important lesson my classmates and I learned because it challenged us to continue our research even outside of the projects,” said Asha Sneed A’21, who led a Cast Fire presentation on immigration inequality.

& Injustice” by Allie Reichert A’13, “Girls’ Education” by Caitlin Vaka A’11, “Integral Ecology & Environmental Advocacy” by Jeanine Ramirez A’16 and “Intersection of Labor, Environment & Trafficking Issues” by Lizzie Dolan A’17. These women are excellent examples of living out the SNJM mission. They also participated in The Rose Project’s student-led contributions on campus, ranging from creating blessing bags to making blankets for cancer patients. Other projects included sorting donations for children, hosting virtual cooking lessons for homeless women and creating goodie bags for health care workers.

Seniors in Ms. Filocco’s AP government and politics class led one of the larger projects of the week as part of an annual Cast Fire project. Cast Fire inspires seniors to connect with the underclasswomen while exploring modalities for seeking systemic changes that support the overall mission of the Sisters. The students created peer-led presentations on several areas of inequality — educational inequality, food insecurity, housing insecurity, environmental justice, health care inequality and immigration inequality — to present to the freshmen during the week.

Because traveling off campus was limited to freshmen, an introduction to service through the Cast Fire project acquainted them with how their individual acts of service contribute to addressing larger social inequities. The class visited sites around Tampa Bay, including Metropolitan Ministries, Feeding Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Harvest and The Oasis.

In addition to utilizing the Encounter Journal created by Sister Lisa Perkowski, IHM, students also listened to recorded Zoom interviews led by five Achona Online staffers featuring the SNJM Sisters whose reflections appeared in the journal. The staffers were able to dive deeper into the calling of each Sister, the importance of the SNJM mission, and how to begin an individual social justice journey.

The sophomores, juniors and seniors also listened to several education and advocacy presentations led by alumnae: “Housing and Homelessness” by Lindsay Calka A’17, “Women’s Health: Inequities

“No matter what activity somebody did, I think they all had an impact. When it comes to making monumental social change, it’s difficult to put that pressure on teenagers and even more pressure to condense it into a week. But the first step in doing anything good is care, thoughtfulness and effort. Whether you look toward the students who spent months and months planning as leaders or the students who passionately participated during the week, I think each person planted their seeds of change in pursuit of a better future,” said Amelia Cuttle A’21, who led a Rose Project session focused on addressing the water crisis, a corporate stand of the Sisters.

Overall, even though The Rose Project was different this year, the same faithfilled atmosphere engulfed the Academy community. As a result, certain aspects of The Rose Project will continue in next year’s programming, and students will again serve on mission trips.

article by Emara Saez A’21

“Whatever the particular innovation may be, it would be in the best interest of society to consider as many people and their unique situations as possible.”

- Sophia Hasara A’21

Photos courtesy of Clare Grammig A’21.

ENGINEERING FOR OTHERS

Six seniors in the Academy of the Holy Names’ Engineering and Technology Integrations class designed a last-mile delivery system as part of Florida Atlantic University’s Transportation STEM Initiative project. Using the prompt “design and simulate an urban delivery network assisted by smart mobility,” the girls built and programmed an autonomous robot to serve as an automated ordering system.

Before starting the six-month project, the students studied the concepts of “Intersectionality” and the “Universe of Obligation,” as they relate to design and engineering. Using the Sisters of the Holy Names’ core value of service to poor or marginalized people, the seniors focused their project on elderly residents in Sun City Center. They recognized a lack of safety and preparation in Florida’s elderly population during hurricane season, especially the homebound. So, the students designed a robot to take supply orders ahead of inclement weather. The robot would also provide instructions on obtaining prescription deliveries from local pharmacies.

According to Sophia Hasara A’21, “Whatever the particular innovation may be, it would be in the best interest of society to consider as many people and their unique situations as possible. This design process helped us to not only serve more people but also understand our target clients more. We grew both in our understanding of engineering and as people during our time developing this project.”

With a balance between their programming and engineering collaboration, the students assembled two prototypes for testing and accuracy using the Verona neighborhood in Sun City Center as their intended launch site. Using a VEX line tracker, the robot would travel along lines painted on the community’s sidewalk, stopping at each residence to take orders. A VEX ultrasonic range module would detect obstacles and prevent accidents. The students used transportation and logistics simulation software to code the robot and designed an ordering screen that would be user-friendly for seniors. With a successful implementation, the students’ end goal is partnering with a third-party delivery service, such as Shipt or Instacart, to deliver the supplies and prescriptions.

The students presented their robot to a team from the FAU Freight Mobility Research Institute, which likened the work to a senior capstone project at the collegiate level. Of 15 high schools that began the project in the fall, Academy had the only team to complete the project with a working solution.

The project’s duration also allowed them to spend more time problem-solving. For example, an initial design included an arm to knock on doors, which the students eliminated when they realized many of the residences had screened porches. The solution was an opt-in text system to alert residents of the robot’s scheduled arrival. The students also had to find balance in a design that was heavy in both programming and engineering. Working together, they found common ground that balanced their skills and the project timeline.

For each of the students, the hands-on work and autonomy the project allowed were highlights of the program. Grace Cronen A’21 has always liked building and tinkering, and the robot allowed her to combine that interest with a research-driven project. Hailey Keen A’21 appreciated using technology as a tool to problem solve, while Julie Bolling A’21 appreciated learning to set and meet deadlines. With their backgrounds, all of the students are ready to change the world.

This year, an engineering and technology integrations course was launched for students who already completed the computer science or engineering track to combine both interests. Each of the six seniors who enrolled in the class is interested in continuing on a STEM path in college.

JULIE BOLLING ENGINEERING TRACK

University of Central Florida, major in mechanical engineering or computer science

GRACE CRONEN ENGINEERING TRACK

West Virginia University, major in history/political science or engineering/construction

CLARE GRAMMIG ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE TRACKS

Claremont McKenna College, major in computer science or government

SOPHIA HASARA COMPUTER SCIENCE TRACK

Rollins College, major in computer science and business

HAILEY KEEN COMPUTER SCIENCE TRACK

University of Florida, major in biomedical engineering

RACHEL TROY

COMPUTER SCIENCE TRACK

Clemson University, major in computer science or mechanical engineering

class of

2021

HONORS

VALEDICTORIAN

Zoe Wolff

SALUTATORIAN

Emara Saez

BLESSED MARIE ROSE DUROCHER ALUMNAE AWARD

Amelia Cuttle

DADS CLUB SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Rachael Petrarca

MOTHERS ASSOCIATION AWARD

Adriana James-Rodil

OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 2021

Angie Peña

On May 24, the Academy celebrated the 114 young women from the Class of 2021 at their graduation ceremony. In what has been an historical year, both valedictorian Zoe Wolff and salutatorian Emara Saez focused on what the Academy has taught them, as well as their hopes for the future. Saez said, “We’ve learned that as young women, our voices are worth listening to, our ideas are significant, and our presence is valuable. In a world that does not always promote that message, it is important that we remember what the Academy has taught us as we embark onto the next chapter of our lives.” In her remarks, Wolff said, “Graduation, here tonight, is the launching point for the rest of our lives. The reason I am who I am today is because of my Academy family, who continually challenge me, educate me, and push me to the best of my abilities. We as a class have accomplished so much, and if in the future our hopes are dashed due to hard times, we must persevere and remember that all of us are greater than the challenges we may encounter.”

Together, the class was accepted into 122 colleges and universities, served 19,974 community service hours, and had 87 alumnae graduate with honors, 66 who are members of the National Honor Society and seven who are continuing their athletic careers in college. In total, 72% of the class was offered $13.5 million in scholarships, including 71% who qualified for Bright Futures.

Lola Accardi, EFA FMS H, University of Florida

Isabella Alvarodiaz, FMS H, Florida State University

Lauren Anderson, Elon University

Samantha Anderson, FMS, University of South Florida

Jayse Angel Antonek, Florida Gulf Coast University

Danielis Baez, Flagler College-St Augustine

Jenessa Bailey, ESTEM FAS H, University of Florida

Audrey Barnes, The University of Alabama

Zeta Bennett, H, Saint Mary’s College

Julianne Bland, University of Central Florida

Julie Bolling, ESTEM FMS H, University of Central Florida

Hannah Bruty, FAS H, Auburn University

Casey Buckley, FMS H, Clemson University

Sahar Bueno-Abdala, FAS H STEM, New York University

Ava Camposano, FAS H STEM, University of Florida

Caroline Caranante, EFA FAS H, University of Florida

Jehanne Caudell, FAS H, Florida State University

Kate Cohen, FAS H, Wake Forest University

Laurèn Colquett, EFA H, Gordon College

Niliyah Coney, H, Florida Atlantic University

Caroline Corcoran, FAS H, Southern Methodist University

Chase Cordoves, Tallahassee Community College

Nayeli Correa, Hillsborough Community College

Grace Cronen, ESTEM FAS H, West Virginia University

Abbey Crowther, H, University of Georgia

Amelia Cuttle, EFA H, University of Central Florida

Ciara Daly, FAS H, Villanova University

Sarah DeVaney, Auburn University

Samantha D’Onofrio, FMS, Tallahassee Community College

Isabella Duarte, FAS H, Clemson University

Abigail Echenique, FMS H, University of Florida

Emma Elder, FMS H, Belmont University

Abigail Elliott, The University of Alabama

Isabella Ferrie, FMS H STEM, University of Florida

Laura Figueroa, H, Florida International University

Danielle Fonsing, ESTEM FAS H, Florida State University

Elizabeth Fuchsen, Florida Southern College

Maria Galvez, FMS H, Florida State University

Natalie Gillis, H, University of Georgia

Maddie Glaum, FAS H STEM, University of Florida

Elizabeth Gold, FAS H, Florida State University

Marlena Gonzmart, FMS H, Florida Atlantic University

Emily Good, FMS, Tallahassee Community College

Clare Grammig, ESTEM FAS H, Claremont McKenna College

Alexa Groteke, FAS H, Florida State University

Carson Hales, Tennessee Technological University

Bryn Hall, FAS H STEM, Elon University

Sophia Hasara, ESTEM H, Rollins College

Adriana James-Rodil, FAS H, Dartmouth College

Faith Joaquin, FMS, The University of Tampa

Morgan Johnson, FMS H, University of Florida

Hailey Keen, ESTEM FAS H, University of Florida

Brooke Kubiak, FAS H, Florida State University

Maria Kynkor, FAS H, University of Florida

Grace Lahart, FMS H STEM, University of Florida

Kaitlyn Lezama, FAS H, University of Florida

Amelia Lum, FMS H, Florida State University

Madison MacDiarmid, FAS H STEM, University of Central Florida

Sarah Manck, FMS H, University of Georgia

Iman Mansour, University of South Florida

Olivia Martinez, FMS H, University of South Florida

Camryn McClendon, FMS, Florida International University

Kailey McDonald, FMS H, University of Florida

Margaret McGuane, FAS H, University of Florida

Ava McKenna, FAS H STEM, Florida State University

Chandler McKnight, FMS H, Florida State University

Abby McLachlan, H, Florida State University

Lily Megerian, EFA FAS H, Villanova University

Stella Mele, FMS H, University of Georgia

Gracesyn Moll, Georgia Southern University

Olivia Mortellaro, FMS H, Florida Atlantic University

Cassidy Neely, FAS H, George Washington University

Catherine Neumeister, FMS H, Mount Holyoke College

Elizabeth Newcom, FMS H STEM, Florida State University

Meredith Nitchals, FMS, University of Central Florida

Stephanie Oehler, FAS H, Emory University

Angelie Pena, H STEM, University of Florida

Alison Perez, EFA H, Catholic University of America

Rachael Petrarca, FAS H STEM, Providence College

Alissa Pradera, H, The University of Tampa

Angelina Prince, FMS STEM, Villanova University

Kaela Ramos, H, Florida Atlantic University

Qemamu Reddick, FMS H, University of South Florida

Jessica Reynolds, H, University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Elizabeth Rinker, FAS H STEM, Wake Forest University

Alexa Rios, The University of Tampa

Casey Rodriguez, Clemson University

Madeline Rodriguez, EFA FAS H, Flagler College

Hailey Rothman, Tallahassee Community College

Isabella Ruano, FMS H, Oklahoma City University

Emara Saez, FAS H, Tufts University

Annabelle Sardja, H, Florida Southwestern State College

Olivia Scarpo, ESTEM FAS H, University of Florida

Anika Schmid, FMS H, The University of Tampa

Lexie Scott, FMS H, University of Central Florida

Adriana Seise, University of South Florida

Madison Sigler, FAS H, Florida State University

Asha Sneed, FAS H STEM, University of Miami

Anne Snyder, FMS, The University of Tampa

Casey Sutton, FMS H STEM, Florida State University

Rhyan Tappan, FMS H, University of Florida

Devin Tauber, FMS H, University of Florida

Kathleen Thomas, FAS H, The University of the South

Alexia Thorpe, FMS H STEM, University of Florida

Rachel Troy, ESTEM FAS H, Clemson University

Emmie Valdez, Florida Atlantic University

Caroline Van Horn, FAS H, Clemson University

Adrianna Vargas, FMS H, University of Central Florida

Abigail Weaver, FMS H, Samford University

Cecilia Williams, FMS H STEM, Clemson University

Emily Wilson, FAS H, University of Florida

Zoe Wolff, FAS H STEM, University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Ava Zaritsky, The University of Alabama

Mia Zazzero, FMS H, Randolph-Macon College

EFA – Exemplary Fine Arts Designation, ESTEM – Exemplary STEM Designation, FA – Fine Arts Designation, FAS – Florida Academic Scholar, FMS – Florida Medallion Scholar, H – With Honors, STEM – STEM Designation

For a complete list of colleges to which the Class of 2021 was accepted and a list of offered scholarships, visit holynamestpa.org/Classof21

Rowan Alexander

Caroline Arthur

Bentley Barnes

Ava Botelho

Dasha Breeze

Bela Browning

Bo Bunch

Ella Camposano

Trey Diaco

Mia Dill

Samantha Emerson

Brooke Fechtel

Alex Fernandez

Gabe Fernandez

Alex Finch

LJ Fishman

Lilly Goodman

8th Grade Graduates

Lena Graham

Grace Grammig

Julia Grammig

Maya Griess

Isabella Guzman

Austin Hamilton

Sebastian Hernandez

Lillian Hund

Oliver Hund

Jada James

Jake Judson

Nathan Kaminski

Madeline Kant

Sara Klimek

Chloe Krawetz

Kiley Lester

Emery Little

Anya Lorry

Maia McCullough

Ryann McLeod

Matthew Merriman

Madison Minick

Nicolás Miranda

Amelia Mocsari

Carly Moore

Reese Newton

Daniel Odio

Kelsey Overstreet

Cole Parkinson

Landon Parsons

Olivia Parsons

Justine Pe Aguirre

Cameron Powell

Bebe Ramirez

Julian Reino

Adeline Richardson

Rocco Ruffolo

Justin Scott

Jayce Seth

Brennan Seton

Ruby Sobus

Lana Thomas

Riley Tobon

Olivia Vargas

Ethan Wall

Carolina Ward

Elyse Watson

Lauren Williams

Emerson Willmitch

The 8th Grade Class of 2021.

Rowan Alexander and LJ Fishman read the Class of 2021 statement of gratitude.

Co-salutatorian Maia McCullough and valedictorian Cameron Powell.

Dads Club School Achievement award recipients Mia Dill and Oliver Hund. Mothers Association

Award recipients Jake Judson and Elyse Watson.

Co-salutatorian Riley Tobon with Elementary School Principal Bridgid Fishman. Jake Judson, Ethan Wall, and Alex Fernadez were named Jesuit High School Saint Ignatius Scholars, which recognizes students of exceptional scholastic ability, scoring in the top 2% on the high school placement test.

Middle School Theatre Presents “ANNIE JR.”

It’s a hard-knock life for them! In May, students in the 7th and 8th grade theatre class delighted audiences with their performance of “Annie Jr.” Everyone’s favorite redhead warmed hearts and offered hope, all while the cast sang and danced through a whirlwind production complete with Sandy the dog. Behind the scenes, the technical crew worked tirelessly throughout the production on lighting, sound and set changes.

High School Theatre Presents “ONE SINGULAR SENSATION”

The show must go on … and it has! This year’s spring musical “One Singular Sensation” was a salute to the American musical, “A Chorus Line.” To keep our young artists safe and follow COVID-19 protocols, the production was filmed so that audiences could enjoy it from the comfort of their homes! According to director Vivian Kimbler, “Keeping the arts alive is vital. Art instruction helps our students with risk-taking, inventiveness and connecting with their culture and the wider world. Theatre increases motivation, inspires students to excel in and out of the classroom, and enhances academic performance. This is why we do theatre … because we care. And nothing, not even a pandemic, believe it or not, can stop us!” Join us LIVE in 2022 when High School Theatre presents the musical “West Side Story.”

“Keeping the arts alive is vital.”

– Director Vivian Kimbler

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL MAKES HISTORY WINNING 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

2021 SOFTBALL ROSTER

Audrey Barnes A’21

Zeta Bennett A’21

Genevieve Chiellini A’23

Chase Cordoves A’21

Ciara Daly A’21

Lucy Dyer A’22

Camryn Feast A’23

Keala Hollenkamp A’24

Camille Petrarca A’24

Rachael Petrarca A’21

Chloe Pleasants A’24

Belle Sardja A’21

Maisi Sigler A’24

Devin Tauber A’21

Amber Torres A’23

Jeff Krone, Head Coach

Elysse Gorney, Assistant Coach

Samantha Miller A’20, Assistant Coach

Michael Valdes, Assistant Coach

According to pitcher Belle Sardja A’21, the 2021 softball season was a fairytale. For a team whose prior season was cut short by the pandemic, the year’s theme was Unfinished Business, and they were out to avenge their loss. As in all fairytales, the team met a season full of adversity and uncertainty.

In March, the team received a tragic blow: the passing of Nicholas Petrarca, father of shortstop Rachael Petrarca A’21 and second baseman Camille Petrarca A’24. Known for his positive attitude and love for all, the loss of Nick united the team around a common goal. Rallying around the family and relying on their faith, the team turned around the season’s rocky start and kicked off a 14-game winning streak. Recalling her emotions, Sardja said, “I wanted to do this for him. … I thought I was doing this for the Lord; now, I am also doing this for one of His servants who is up with Him.”

The latter part of the season was not smooth sailing with several key games coming down to the wire. The team saw four walk-off wins in clutch games, including the district final, region semifinal, and state final — all courtesy of hits from Sardja. The day before the state semifinal, Camille dislocated her fingertip. With grit, she fought through the pain. Her sister, Rachael, could not be prouder. “She embodied the spirit of our team. She wanted to be there. We all wanted to be there. She wanted to do whatever it took to win that title

and do what was best for the team. She knew we needed her, and she was not going to let anything get in the way.”

Facing an impressive Windermere Preparatory team in the state final, the Jags were down through the middle of the seventh inning. The game was a nail-biter thanks to Sardja’s pitching and a stellar defense. Key plays came from right fielder Amber Torres A’23, Camille and catcher Genevieve Chiellini A’23. With Camryn Feast A’23 and Chiellini on base in the bottom of the seventh, Sardja stepped up to the plate. Repeating to herself, “By grace through faith,” Sardja “felt the spirit of the Lord” and swung. A bomb dusted the glove of Windermere’s center fielder. Chiellini scored. The catcher missed a wild throw home and in came Feast. Jags won 4-3.

While the team will forever be remembered as the first in Academy history to win a softball state championship, it is each of the players’ spirit that should be their legacy. Humility, faith, trust, tenacity and confidence describe each of them, and their bond is nothing short of that of a family. They did it for Nick. Business finished; history made.

To top off an amazing season, Florida Dairy Farmers named Jeff Krone their 3A Coach of the Year and named Rachael Petrarca the 3A Player of the Year.

OF THE YEAR

After four years on the softball team and two on cross country, Rachael Petrarca A’21 was named Senior Athlete of the Year. According to Athletic Director Kevin Vargas, “She is an incredibly talented young lady whose name is synonymous with leadership, and whose skills, work ethic and determination are lauded by her coaches, teammates, and opponents alike. A fierce competitor who has helped to reshape our record books, she has represented our school and athletic program with the utmost class, and will forever serve as a model for what we look for in our student-athletes at the Academy.

2020-2021 ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS

HIGH SCHOOL WRAP-UP

The Academy’s athletics teams faced some of their biggest challenges this year — both in the caliber of competition and disappointing losses tied to the pandemic. However, our teams fought adversity with a positive attitude and sportsmanship that is synonymous with an Academy athlete. Our athletes and coaches went above and beyond this year and brought our school great pride!

CREW

In the spring, two boats received recognition as scholastic state champions: Emory Peterson, Amelia Vitello, Emma Grace Coley, Julia Talbot and Kate Merrill won the Davis Cup in the Junior 4+, and Teryn Collins, Isabella Killian, Coley and Talbot in the Junior Quad.

SWIMMING AND DIVING

BASKETBALL

The team went 17-9 on the season and won the Jaguar Holiday Invitational, defeating Mitchell High School for the title.

TRACK AND FIELD

The team advanced athletes in four events to the 2A state meet, with the 4x4 relay team of Britton Byrd, Jayda Pinder, Camille McClendon and Catalina Gonzalez setting a new school record. Gonzalez also set a new school record in the javelin.

The team defended its district title for the 13th consecutive year and its region title for the 11th year. They finished 4th at the Class 2A state finals and set new school records in three events: medley relay, 200 IM and 500 freestyle. Cassidy Neely participated in each of the three events, along with Kate Petitt, Ashlin Cannella and Ava Zaritsky in the relay.

VOLLEYBALL

The volleyball team went 18-9 and won the 4A-District 7 and 4A-Region 2 championships, advancing to the state Final Four for the second consecutive year.

COLLEGE-BOUND ATHLETES

This year, seven student-athletes committed to continuing their athletic careers in college.

Grace Cronen

rowing, West Virginia University

Rachael Petrarca

softball, Providence College

Jessica Reynolds

rowing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Maddie Rodriguez

cross country/track & field, Flagler College

Belle Sardja

softball, Florida Southwestern College

Mia Zazzero

volleyball, Randolph-Macon College

Sophia Hassara

swimming, Rollins College

ATHLETICS

2020-2021 ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL WRAP-UP

Academy’s middle school girls’ teams dominated the Florida West Coast League this year, winning championships in cross country, volleyball, soccer and track & field.

FOUR-SPORT VARSITY ATHLETES

Mia Dill

soccer, tennis, track, volleyball

Madison Growcock

cross country, soccer, softball, track

Reina Larkin

soccer, softball, track, volleyball

Maia McCullough

basketball, softball, track, volleyball

Nico Miranda

Basketball, cross country, lacrosse, track

Kelsey Overstreet

cross country, soccer, tennis, track

Cameron Powell

cross country, soccer, softball, track

Katarina Till

soccer, softball, track, volleyball

Carolina Ward

soccer, tennis, track, volleyball

By the Bay

BLACK & WHITE BY THE BAY RETURNS AS A WEEK OF GIVING

With the support of Takeout Tuesday diners, Triple Play Thursday contest participants, the interactive, drivethru Wine Wall, and more than 500 virtual bidders, the Academy of the Holy Names’ annual fundraising event, Black and White By the Bay, raised more than $333,000 for the school’s Annual Fund through the Week of Giving. The unique and pandemic-friendly VIP Reception, set in the Oak Grove and sponsored by Heritage Insurance, featured food trucks, live music and a chance to celebrate the creativity and success of the week. Through generous donations to our Fund-an-Item program, including lead gifts from Martha Connors Minahan, Jackie and Bill Muir, the Schonbrun family, and Candy and Michael Valdes, $61,000 of that total will go toward the 2021-2022 financial aid budget.

The inspiration and effort of co-chairs Katie O’Brien and Michelle Reeves, along with their fantastic committee, is most appreciated. We also want to send a thank you to the Mothers Association for kicking off our weekend with a bomb, literally! Plans are already in the works, so save the date for next year’s Black and White By the Bay event to be held in person on March 26, 2022!

With gratitude,

JoAnne Linkner Director of Annual Fund and Special Events

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR BLACK & WHITE BY THE BAY SPONSORS

VIP RECEPTION SPONSOR

Heritage Insurance — Yvette and Ernie Garateix

PRINT & PROMOTIONS

SPONSOR

The Weiss Patterson Group, Merrill Lynch — Christina and Robert Weiss

LUXURY GIFT BOX

SPONSOR

Beach Bank — The Mocsari, Reeves and Stagg Families

BAR SPONSOR

ReliaQuest —

Renee and Brian Murphy

MYSTERY BAG SPONSOR

The Law Office of Harvey Schonbrun, P.A.

GOLD SPONSOR

6 O’clock Gin —

The Rothman Family

Bales Security —

Tracy and John Bales

Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

PELOTON SPONSOR

Why Not Boutique —

The Dutkowsky Family

BIDPAL SPONSOR

Kimberly and Brian Overstreet

Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists — The Switalski Family

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick —

The Marquart Family

SILVER SPONSOR

AGW Capital Advisors

The Bailey Family Foundation

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

SPONSOR

SMARTSolutions —

The Yodzis Family

AUCTION SPONSOR

Martha Minahan

Jonathan Santelli

DESSERT SPONSOR

Karen and Lance Zingale

PADDLE SPONSOR

O’Brien, Hatfield, Reese — The O’Brien Family

WINE WALL SPONSOR

A Great Install Inc. — The Aulicino Family

Health Edge Investment

Partners — The Dingle Family

JM Fertilizer — The Rivait Family

Megan and Eric Ochotorena

SURPRISE MONDAY SPONSOR

The Mothers Association

TAKEOUT TUESDAY PARTICIPANTS

Asian Kitchen Chill Bros.

Goody Goody

Mott & Hester Deli

Olivia

Swami Juice

Taste of Boston

BRONZE SPONSOR

City Wide Facility Solutions

Tracy and Sean Hyer

Gina and Bill Jung

Maureen and Art Raimo

USI Insurance Services

FUND-AN-ITEM SPONSOR

Anonymous

Martha Connors Minahan

Jackie and Bill Muir

The Schonbrun Family

Candy and Michael Valdes

FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION SPONSOR

Meredith and Christopher

Abrunzo

Tonya and Douglas Angelone

Kate and Brian Caldarelli

Creative Contractors

Heather and Brian Domby

Lorraine and Jeff Korb

Rivero, Gordimer and Company,

PA — The Lazzara Family

Holly and Michael Mele

Daphne and Andres McConnie

Jill and David Salvi

Amy and Paul Shoukry

Axhira and Terry Sullivan

FRIEND SPONSOR

Jana and Trey Alexander

Rose and David Bland (2)

Frani Bliss-Williams

C&C Painting

Mindy and Tirso Carreja

Cyndi and Brad Cole

Julia Cogburn

Laurie and Tony Cuva

Theresa Daily

Jaime Flores-Torres and Amarillis Sanchez-Valle

Mary Lynn and Robert Heekin

Melinda and William Horne

Erin and Brad Jackson

Julie and Daniel Kramer

Sara and Cory Lawson (2)

Kerry and Jim Lather (2)

Natalie and Mark Lontchar

Barbara and Donald Luikart (6)

Diane and John Masiello (2)

April McDonald

Kelley and Seth Miller

Jessica and Carlos Jose

Pasquotto (4)

Brittain and Charlie Pinckney

Denise Reddick

The Ryan Family

Roberto Salas

Jennifer and Brian Seth

Sunrise Landscape

Velen and Jeff Thompson

The Wong Family

Our sincerest thanks

ADVANCEMENT

LARGEST ALUMNA GIFT LEADS TO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Anna Maria Williams A’44 and her sister, Isabelle Williams A’48, had much in common. For both, a passion for education and dedication to service fueled their life’s work. While neither married, both found a family within their communities and impacted countless lives through their work and generosity.

After her time at the Academy, Anna Maria earned her master’s and doctorate degrees in bacteriology at the University of WisconsinMadison, completed postdoctoral research as a Fulbright Scholar in the Netherlands, and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in bacteriology while continuing her study of cancer cell metabolism.

She spent 22 years at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where she retired as a professor emeritus. There, she helped establish the life science discipline, and subsequently, the biological sciences department. Anna Maria was actively involved in the Doctors of our Community summer learning program for high school students in Racine, Wisconsin. Parkside Chancellor Deborah Ford said of her, “Anna Maria Williams may have been small in stature, but she was a giant as a woman, a giant as an educator, and a giant as a community steward.”

Isabelle was also an educator, teaching in Florida, Michigan and New York. She spent the final 48 years of her life in Saratoga Springs, New York, where she also earned professor emeritus status at Skidmore College. There, she taught piano, musicology and music theory for two decades and remained active in her retirement years as a lecturer, performer and piano teacher. Fellow Professor Emeritus Charles M. Joseph said, “A beloved teacher who touched the lives of countless students, Isabelle never wavered in

her efforts to help each student realize his or her own special talents.”

Though neither sister returned to Tampa, the Academy remained in their hearts. Both were loyal supporters of the Link Scholarship Program. Anna Maria especially cherished the notes that Link scholars sent, telling her about their school activities and plans beyond graduation. Upon her death in April 2015, she left $60,000 to the program. Isabelle also included the Academy in her estate, leaving $615,000 to benefit the Link Scholarship Program upon her death in 2020. This is the largest single gift from a female alumna; thus, the Academy established the Endowed Anna Maria and Isabelle Williams Memorial Link Scholarship Fund in memory of both Anna Maria and Isabelle, and their life’s work of helping others.

As members of the Holy Names Legacy Society, the Williams sisters have made a lasting impact on their alma mater and generations of future students. For more information about the Holy Names Legacy Society, please contact the Advancement Office at (813) 839-5371.

“A beloved teacher who touched the lives of countless students, Isabelle never wavered in her efforts to help each student realize his or her own special talents.”

– Charles M. Joseph

HOLY NAMES LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS

Anonymous (4)

Diana and Harold Astorquiza

Schezy and Steve Barbas

Patricia Power Bohannan A’77

Beverly Bush A’55

Jeannette Campbell Capella A’86*

Irma Jean Simpson Doke S’52

Julia P. Eckart A’81*

Mary Ann Fontaine S’64*

Edmund J. Foody

Richard Gonzmart B’67

Kimberly Valenti Grandoff A’77

Angela Ferrante Guagliardo A’59

Jane Hardin

Kay Culbreath Heller

Patricia Miller Herrmann A’55

Theresa and David Jones

Debbie and Sam Lazzara

Dr. Gregory Lieb and Stephanie Crane Lieb A’99

Debra S. Lubrano

Linda Danco MacGregor A’79

Sheryl and George W. Martz Jr.

Martha Connors Minahan*

Angela Spicola Morgan A’67

Terri Costantini Naylor A’68

Dorothy Corfield Norton A’60

Vivien A. Oliva A’63

Barbara and Anthony Scarpo

Jan and Anthony Scicchitano

Patricia Torres A’68

Terre Tulsiak

Raulniña Uzzle-Harris A’82

Candace and Michael J. Vades B’77

Mattie Tison Vega A’59

Sharon and Robert West

Anna Maria Williams A’44 †

Isabelle Williams A’48 †

Christopher Winiarz A’97

June Martin Wojteczko A’61 and Vincent Wojteczko*

* Newest Members † Deceased

Holy Names Alumni Association SENIOR INDUCTION CEREMONY

The Alumni Induction Ceremony had a different look this year, with the Class of 2021 induction taking place at Christ the King Catholic Church following a poignant Mother-Daughter Mass. However, the seniors still signed their names to the HNAA membership book and received a rose and certificate of alumni status. Members of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 will be honored at the Collegiate Coffee event on Dec. 14.

BACK ROW: Elizabeth Gold, Lola Accardi, Rhyan Tappan, Ava McKenna, Mia Zazzero, Ellie Rinker, Ava Zaritsky, Grace Cronen, Sarah DeVaney, Brooke Kubiak, Maria Kynkor, Stephanie Oehler and Cassidy Neely. FRONT ROW: Clare Grammig, Emily Good, Emmie Valdez, Angie Prince, Rachel Troy and Stella Mele. NOT PICTURED: Audrey Barnes.

WITH THEIR MOTHERS. BACK ROW: Ava McKenna, Rosalyn Alberdi McKenna A’82, Joanna Parrino Caranante A’90, Janelle Martinez Wolff A’92, Jocelyn Pines McKnight A’92, Marilyn Fahle Bolling A’84, Ana Lorenzo Good A’88, Ilene Portales Crowther A’85, April Shannon McDonald A’90, Natalie Boos Elliott A’85, Amanda Garcia Vargas A’94, Lori Wells Newcom A’98, Melissa Wilson A’91 and Andrea Martino Accardi A’93. FRONT ROW: Avery Zaritsky (wife of Paul Zaritsky B’85), Ava Zaritsky, Caroline Caranante, Zoe Wolff, Chandler McKnight, Julie Bolling, Emily Good, Abbey Crowther, Kailey McDonald, Abigail Elliott, Adrianna Vargas, Elizabeth Newcom, Isabella Ferrie and Lola Accardi.

AHN LIFERS!

AHN LEGACY GRADUATES

Sarah Tyler Sievers ’05 watches Iman Mansour receive a rose.

Carson Hales smiles boldly during the ceremony.

Isabella Duarte receives a rose from Katie Solomon Holland A’95.

Alissa Pradera signs the HNAA membership book.

Casey Rodriguez, Emma Elder, Maria Kynkor, Laurèn Colquett and Elizabeth Fuschen lead the alma mater.

Holy Names Alumni Association BOYS INDUCTION CEREMONY

On May 25, the HNAA inducted the 8th grade boys at a ceremony in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. Each young man signed the HNAA membership book, lit a candle and received a certificate of alumni status. Dr. Daniel Fernandez A’89 read a poem to the class, and HNAA board member Will Sievers A’01 spoke to the class about the value of a Holy Names education.

THE GENTLEMEN OF THE CLASS OF 2021 WITH CEREMONY GUESTS. BACK ROW: Dr. Daniel Fernandez B’89, Nathan Kaminski, Bo Bunch, Will Sievers A’01, Trey Diaco, AHN President Art Raimo, Matthew Merriman, Justin Scott, Ethan Wall, Rocco Ruffolo, Oliver Hund, Landon Parsons, Alex Finch and Elementary School Assistant Principal Becky Elliott A’84. FRONT ROW: Jake Judson, Gabe Fernandez, Alex Fernandez, Julian Reino, LJ Fishman, Austin Hamilton, Nico Miranda, Sebastian Hernandez, Cole Parkinson, Daniel Odio, Brennan Seton and Elementary School Principal Bridgid Fishman.

AHN LEGAGY GRADUATES. BACK ROW: Ted Ruffolo B’81, Melissa Fernandez Bunch A’97, Shannon Mullins Kaminski A’91, Daniel Fernandez A’89, Chris Judson A’91, Andrew Wall B’87, Lisa Castellano Merriman A’81 and Reagan Finch A’20. FRONT ROW: Rocco Ruffolo, Bo Bunch, Nathan Kaminski, Gabe Fernandez, Alex Fernandez, Jake Judson, Ethan Wall, Matthew Merriman and Alex Finch.

Following their induction into the HNAA, the inductees read the HNAA mission statement.

Jake Judson lights his classmates’ candle. The candle is a symbol of unity as alumni and the burning devotion to their alma mater.

Cole Parkinson signs the HNAA membership book.

BOYS WHO HAVE ATTENDED AHN SINCE PRE-K OR K! Rocco Ruffolo, Jake Judson, Gabe Fernandez, Alex Fernandez, LJ Fishman, Austin Hamilton, Trey Diaco, Alex Finch, Sebastian Hernandez, Cole Parkinson and Matthew Merriman.

ALUMNI UPDATES 1937-1982

AHN NEEDS YOU!

The Academy needs class liaisons to:

Serve as the bridge between the AHN Advancement Office and classmates.

Share AHN communications with classmates, informing them of upcoming events and other AHN happenings.

Encourage classmates to share their accomplishments and life updates with the Academy for publications and records.

Liaisons may be the sole representative for their class, or share the responsibility.

For a complete list of class liaisons or if you would like to serve as a liaison, contact Fundraising Associate Alex Diaz A’13 at adiaz@ holynamestpa.org.

B 1974

 Bill Schifino received the AntiDefamation League Florida 2021 Jurisprudence Award. Service to his community and his profession has been the cornerstone of Schifino’s career. He has been president of the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation, and The Florida Bar. Schifino, a board-certified specialist in business litigation, is a managing shareholder of Gunster’s Tampa office.

B 1977

 Michael Valdes was recognized in Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors’ List, ranking No. 1 in Tampa. He has provided wealth management services and strategies to ultrahigh net worth individuals since 1985, when he joined Merrill Lynch. As the founder and

 Audrey “Audie” Maas Shine celebrated her 102nd birthday on March 11!

 The Hon. Virginia M. Hernandez Covington, U.S. District Judge in the Tampa Division of the Middle District of Florida and Judicial Board Member of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, was the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Federal Judicial Service Award. The award honors outstanding and sustained public service, especially supporting pro bono legal services.

LET’S HAVE A class reunion

CLASSES CELEBRATING REUNIONS IN 2021-2022:

1972 (50 years)

1977 (45 years)

1982 (40 years)

1992 (30 years)

1997 (25 years)

2002 (20 years)

2012 (10 years)

2017 (5 years)

Gatherings for the classes will take place on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, 2022. In addition, the Holy Names Alumni Association will honor the anniversary classes at the Annual Alumni Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, and the Alumni Homecoming Mass and Brunch on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

If you have any questions or want to help plan the festivities for your class reunion, contact Director of Alumni Relations Patty Bohannan by emailing pbohannan@holynamestpa.org or calling (813) 839-5371, ext. 376.

senior advisor of The Valdes Group, he directs a Merrill Lynch Private Wealth Management team that caters to the distinctive needs of a distinguished clientele.

1978

 Dr. Trina Espinola was named Bayfront Health St. Petersburg’s chief medical officer. Espinola, an ear, nose and throat specialist, graduated from Tulane University. She practiced at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Tulane

University Department of Surgery, and Tulane University Department of Otolaryngology before arriving at Bayfront in 1993. Espinola has served two terms, each as chief of staff and chief of surgery.

B 1981

John Timmerman is a partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP. He has been involved with the Outback Bowl since 1994 and currently serves on its board of directors executive committee as vice chair for Pinellas County and its team selection committee. Timmerman was the chair of the Bowl Association for the 2018-2019 season. He also serves on the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation board of trustees and the Dartmouth College Class of 1989 executive committee. He regularly interviews high school students applying for admission to Dartmouth and chairs the Dartmouth Club of Tampa Bay’s book award program.

1982

Lauren Gildea Zuluaga is the president of Criminal Research & Investigations. As a true entrepreneur, Zuluaga started CRI in her kitchen 22 years ago, when she saw a need and was confident she could fill the void in the background screening industry. She is a veteran in this business with a solid understanding of the court system and all the nuances of reporting public record information. Zuluaga and her husband are also cattle ranchers, with farms in both Florida and Georgia.

1983

ALUMNI UPDATES 1983-2014

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1990

Mariafe “Fe” Inga Luttrell is the director of marketing at Luttrell Architecture, which has doubled its staff and expanded to a larger office.

1993

Kristine Cansdale Bennett earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Liberty University. She is in her 10th year serving as principal at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, which was ranked as one of America’s Best High Schools by the U.S. News and World Report.

Nov. 4, 2021

Dec. 14, 2021

PHONATHON

Feb. 27-March 1, 2022

April 2, 2022 ALUMNUS

 Velen Diaz Thompson, CFP, CRPC, has been recognized for her performance and unwavering commitment to clients as senior vice president and wealth management advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Thompson is also a partner with The Valdes Group, along with Michael Valdes B’77 and Alexandra Valdes A’09. She focuses on the wealth management process. helping clients determine and achieve their financial goals, including implementing customized investment portfolios. Thompson has served on the Holy Names Alumni Association and currently serves on the AHN Board of Trustees. She attributes her AHN education and experiences as providing her a lifelong foundation of faith, leadership and service.

2013

May 1, 2022

 Amanda Schifino is an MBA candidate specializing in strategy and product management at New York University’s Stern School of Business. This summer, Amanda will join Salesforce as a product marketing manager MBA intern in New York City.

 Alex Viso is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Virginia and a member of the Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program. As a scholarship recipient, she is a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. She will receive a medical education in exchange for active duty service time after completing her training. Upon graduation, she will be promoted to a captain and start her residency in pediatrics at San Antonio Military Medical Center.

2014

Allie Reichert will attend Vanderbilt University to study for her doctorate in anthropology, focusing on medical anthropology and global health. Her field research will focus on the access and quality of health care for Indigenous women, intercultural health movements, midwifery and healing in the Amazon. Reichert’s work is a continuation of her studies in Ecuador as a Fulbright Scholar.

May 17, 2022

SILVER COFFEE AND SENIOR INDUCTION CEREMONY

May 19, 2022

REUNION WEEKEND HAPPY HOUR

June 10, 2022

REUNION WEEKEND MASS AND BRUNCH

June 12, 2022

To nominate an Alumnus of the Year or an Athletic Hall of Fame candidate, visit holynamestpa.org/alumni.

births

Katie Wyatt Reynolds A’02 and her husband, Wade, welcomed their son, Wyatt Henry, on Nov. 13. Wyatt weighed 9 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Laurenleigh Guagliardo DePristo A’03 and her husband, David, welcomed their son, Desen Sawyer, on April 12. Desen weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. He joined his big sister, Delonni, and big brothers David Jr., Damon, Dylan and Daxen.

Tara Hyer Tira A’04 and her husband, John, welcomed their daughter, Kaia Grace, on March 10. Kaia weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces.

Amber McCarthy Dorsch A’05 and her husband, Nicholas, welcomed their son, Fischer McCarthy, on June 3, 2020. Fischer weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long.

Kelly Carey Bagge A’06 and her husband, Stephen, welcomed their daughter, Rose Barbara “Rosie,” on April 6. Rosie weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Kate Vasquez Herrera A’06 and her husband, Christopher, welcomed their son, Christopher Anthony Herrera Jr., on Oct. 5. Christopher weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He joined his big sister, Karina.

Dr. Amanda del Cueto Dillinger A’07 and her husband, Derek, welcomed their son, Dominic John, on Dec. 1. Dominic weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 19.5 inches long.

Emily Pantelis Martyak A’07 and her husband, Matt, welcomed their son, Rory Matthew, on Aug. 25.

Mary Katherine “MK” Ifert Kontoulis A’08 and her husband, Costa, welcomed their son, Constantine Michael “Dean” Kontoulis Jr., on Nov. 26. Dean weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces.

Megan Cardillo Lopez A’08 and her husband, Ben Lopez A’04, welcomed their daughter, Ellie Rose, on July 30. Ellie weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 18.75 inches long.

Michelle Gordon Troyer A’08 and her husband, Nick, welcomed their daughter, Charley, on Aug. 15. Charley weighed 7 pounds and was 20 inches long.

Mallory Weatherly Winter A’08 and her husband, Derek, welcomed their daughter, Ivy Lane, on Jan. 29. Ivy weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces. She joined her big brother, Weston.

Mary Polo del Cueto A’10 and her husband, Alex, welcomed their son, Sebastian Juan, on March 11. Sebastian weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long.

Wyatt Henry Reynolds

Desen Sawyer DePristo and his siblings.

Kaia Grace Tira

Fischer McCarthy Dorsch

Rose Barbara “Rosie” Bagge

Dominic John Dillinger

Rory Matthew Martyak

Constantine Michael “Dean” Kontoulis Jr.

Ellie Rose Lopez

Charley Troyer

Ivy Lane Winter

Christopher Anthony Herrera Jr.

Sebastian Juan del Cueto

weddings

 Bethany Wagner A’06 married Brian Hogan on April 10 in Christ the King Catholic Church with a reception at Tampa Yacht and Country Club. Bethany is the daughter of Trish Klosinski Wagner A’77 and William Wagner. Alumnae members of the wedding party included Allie Howell Kessler A’06, Kirstin Rasmussen Walther A’06, Christina Escobar A’06, Caroline Kelly A’06 and Megan Lawler Bullock A’06. The couple resides in Brookhaven, Georgia.

 Maggie Andretta A’08 married Jake Filloramo on Dec. 12 in an intimate ceremony. The couple lives in Tampa.

 Ciara Alvarez A’12 married Trey Pinion A’08 on Dec. 19 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Vanessa Alvarez A’17 was the maid of honor, and Jacqueline Posada A’12 and Anna Castellano A’12 were bridesmaids. The couple lives in Tampa and looks forward to celebrating with a wedding reception in December 2021.

 Chloe Storch A’14 married Andrew Werner on Feb. 27 in St. Lawrence Catholic Church. A reception followed at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club. Chloe is the daughter of Catherine Accardi Storch A’88 and Patrick Storch, granddaughter of Sylvia Valenti Accardi S’65 and niece of Andrea Martino Accardi A’93. Alumnae members of the wedding party included Chloe’s sister Remi Storch A’16, cousins Gianna Accardi A’14, Gabriella Accardi A’16, Ava Accardi A’20 and Lola Accardi A’21, and Mikela Mollanazar A’14. Chloe and Andrew are high school sweethearts and met while Chloe was a student at the Academy and Andrew was a student at Jesuit. They live in Tampa with their adorable pug, Pino. Chloe is a loan originator at The Mortgage Firm, and Andrew is a case designer at Mezrah Financial.

Bethany Wagner and Brian Hogan wed on April 10.

Ciara Alvarez and Trey Pinion wed on Dec. 19.

Maggie Andretta and Jake Filloramo wed on Dec. 12.

Chloe Storch and Andrew Werner wed on Feb. 27.

sincere sympathy

Lourdes Alvarez, mother of Luly Alvarez Socias A’77, Ana Alvarez Socias A’78 and Celina Alvarez Thompson A’80, grandmother of Jennifer Socias Smith A’03, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Socias Swanson A’06, Stephanie Socias A’08 and Christina Socias A’10, and mother-inlaw of Suzanne Trezevant Alvarez A’79.

Sister Barbara Rose “Carmen” Arduengo, SNJM S’49, sister of Sister James Michael “Rosemary” Arduengo, SNJM S’51 (deceased), and Barbara Arduengo Gonzalez S’44 (deceased).

Joseph Timothy Baker, son of Mary Frances Llaneza Baker A’74, nephew of Ruth Llaneza Hudson A’74, Lynette Llaneza McKown A’77 and Carol Jean Llaneza Jones A’80, and cousin of Robert Hudson A’94, Diana Hudson A’01, Brant McKown A’01, Dr. Nicole McKown A’03 and Khalei McKown A’14.

Coretha Bassett, mother of Lori BassettSharrieff A’80 and grandmother of Talia Sharrieff A’18.

Michael “Mike” Benito, father of Brianna Benito A’19.

G. Robert Blanchard Sr., grandfather of Morgan Blanchard A’11 and Colbert Blanchard A’10.

Barbara Loper Boccia S’55.

Mary Leah Schappert Brainard S’60.

William Gordon “Gee” Burnett Jr. B’77.

Dr. Vincent Caranante, father of Vincent Caranante Jr. B’79, Lance Caranante B’83, Keith Caranante B’85 and Jana Caranante Davis A’84 (deceased), father-in-law of Joanna Parrino Caranante A’90 and grandfather of Caroline Caranante A’21.

Charles Cotesworth “Charlie” Carl A’18, brother of Charlotte Carl A’19.

Jeanne Isabelle Shaughnessy Clewis, mother of Luisa Clewis Shupe A’77.

Jonathan Crawley, husband of Caralie Courty Crawley A’77.

Olga Diaz Cuervo S’42, mother of Colleen Cuervo A’68, Karen Cuervo Rocha A’71 and Alfred Cuervo B’78, and grandmother of Michael Rocha A’95, Kristin Rocha Meyer A’02, Jason Rocha A’09 and Gabriela Henderson A’13.

Mary Margaret “Mae Mae” Dunn, daughter of former Academy student Michele “Missy” Solomon Dunn, niece of Susan Solomon Simmons A’83 and Kathryn “Katie” Solomon Holland A’95, and cousin of current Academy student Mary Martha “Mattie” Holland.

Beverly Boyett Flom A’53, mother of Julie Flom Pizzo A’77.

Linda Frederick, mother of AHN High School Principal Stephanie Nitchals and grandmother of Katherine Nitchals A’18 and Meredith Nitchals A’21.

Wanda Rose Frederick S’47, sister of Margaret Frederick S’50.

Luis Garcia, father of Gladys Garcia Renner A’78, Lisa Garcia Castellano A’81 and Rosie Garcia Kreis A’86, and grandfather of Vincent Castellano A’11, Anna Castellano A’12 and Cristina Renner A’17.

Susan Meighen Gillett A’43.

Clarence Glaser, husband of Lia Melchior A’71.

Pat Glass, mother of Mary Glass A’70.

Henry “Hank” Gonzalez, brother of Cathy Gonzalez A’74 and Michael Gonzalez B’83, uncle of Gianna Gonzalez A’17 and Angelina Gonzalez A’20, and brother-in-law of Raquel Hernandez Gonzalez A’88.

Laurence Goodrich, husband of Karen Greenwood Goodrich A’69, and father of Linda Goodrich Baker A’75.

Geraldine Kelly Gutierrez, mother of Gail Gutierrez Fabrega A’74 and Lynn Gutierrez Mortazavi A’78, and grandmother of Lisa Marie Fabrega A’97, Dr. Kelly Fabrega-Foster A’98, Kelly Mortazavi A’07 and Elizabeth Mortazavi A’09.

Joseph Michael Haskins, brother of Jo Ann Haskins Cimino S’47 (deceased), Bernadette Haskins Balkum S’51, Sister Mary Haskins, SNJM S’54 and Loretta Haskins Cimino S’56.

Robert Heston Hicks, husband of Mary Moran Hicks S’54, father of Raymond Hicks B’73, Dee Dee Hicks Larcomb A’78, Lauren Hicks A’80 and R. Jeffrey Hicks B’78, and grandfather of Kendall Bopp A’14.

Judith Anne “Judy” Eshbaugh Jones, longtime Academy teacher.

Irene Vrackas Kavouklis and Michael Nicholas Kavouklis, parents of Anastacia Kavouklis Garcia A’81 (deceased) and grandparents of Irene Garcia A’11 and Katherine Garcia A’17.

Saundra Kennedy A’71.

Glenda Rhodes Kephart S’60.

Joan Marie Kitko A’53, sister of Mary Kitko A’56.

sincere sympathy

Catherine Helen Klosinski, mother of Patricia “Trish” Klosinski Wagner A’77 and grandmother of Bethany Wagner A’05.

Dr. Leo Krawetz, father of Isabella Krawetz A’20 and current Academy student Chloe Krawetz.

Samuel Label, husband of Dolores Cook Label S’51 and brother-in-law of Agnes Cook S’47.

Rosario Arias Larrinaga, mother of Robert Larrinaga B’72, Joseph Larrinaga B’74 and Teresa “Teri” Larrinaga Bailey A’79.

Ronald Holmes LeBov, father of Paula LeBov A’79 and Karen LeBov-Keeler A’81.

Ivey Lopez A’95.

Agnes Fette Lyman S’56, sister of Sister Geraldine Fette, SNJM S’52.

Barbara Bursa Martin, mother of Diane Martin-Rudnick A’77, John Martin B’76, Paul Martin B’78, Brian Martin B’80 and Eric Martin B’83.

Fred McBee, father-in-law of Hector Rivera A’92, and grandfather of current Academy students Hector and Hudson Rivera.

Madeline Moreda, grandmother of Jacqueline “Jacqui” Moreda A’12.

Catherine Ficcio Mule A’42.

James Nitchals, father-in-law of AHN High School Principal Stephanie Nitchals, and grandfather of Katherine Nitchals A’18 and Meredith Nitchals A’21.

William Noel, husband of Margaret “Margie” Abreu Noel A’68.

Frances Margaret “Francey” Oliva, stepmother of Islee Oliva A’77 and Tania Oliva A’81.

Marie V. Relihan Paleveda S’48, sister of Carroll Relihan Kilgore S’50 and Lucille Relihan Kato S’54, and sisterin-law of Anna Mary Paleveda Engle S’47, Ethel Paleveda Cushen S’55 and Magdalen Paleveda Sultenfuss S’48.

Nicholas Petrarca, father of Elaine Petrarca A’14, Rachel Petrarca A’21 and current Academy student Camille Petrarca.

Sister Mary Patricia Plumb, SNJM A’55.

Barbara “Sissy” Brunson Power, mother of Nolan Power Kimball A’74, Patty Power Bohannan A’77, Fred Power B’74, Frank Power B’76 and Margaret “Meg” Power Jaap A’83, and grandmother of Kayleigh Bohannan A’05, Allison Kimball Kamm A’06, Kelsey Bohannan Mackey A’08 and Maggie Jaap A’20.

Margaret “Peggy” Pupello, mother of Nancy Pupello Pappas A’74, and aunt of Fran Pupello-Heiny A’73 and Michelle Pupello Dowell A’79.

R. James “Jimmie” Robbins, brother of Martha Robbins Hall A’36 (deceased), and father of R. James Robbins Jr. B’73.

Greta Aldene Rodrigez A’49, sister of Judy Rodrigez Linn A’58.

Sandra Hall Rupp A’61.

Jennifer Sanabria, mother of Gabrielle Sanabria A’12.

Stella DeCardenas Scott, mother of Lt. Col. Thomas Scott B’75 and Patricia Scott Maguire A’72, and mother-in-law of Wendy Wood Scott A’76.

Sam Sinardi, grandfather of Sydney Sinardi A’14, Skyler Sinardi A’16, Irene Garcia A’11 and Katherine Garcia A’17.

Sue Stokes A’55.

Elizabeth “Bettie” Clark Sullivan, motherin-law of former Board of Trustees member Diana Olmo Sullivan A’72.

Maruja “Mari” del Castillo Tejedor, mother of Dr. Veronica Tejedor Alvarez A’87 and Maria Dolores “Loli” Tejedor A’88.

Maida Torres, sister of Marcela Torres Hahn A’60 (deceased) and Pat Torres A’68.

Maryalice Gaffney Tyler A’69, sister of Sharon Gaffney Patchett A’80.

Margaret “Margie” Denman Williams A’53.

Edna Yanez, mother of Nancy Yanez Walker A’76.

remember when?

The core values of the Sisters of the Holy Names are what makes the Academy of the Holy Names the special school that it is. While their physical presence is no longer the strong force it once was, their charism is the legacy that must always remain at the heart of the school. As alumni, administration, faculty, staff and students, it is our responsibility to carry out the mission and vision of the Sisters so generations to come will know the profound impact these women have had. In the words of Blessed Marie Rose, “Since we tread along the same way, let us extend a hand to one another to help surmount the difficulties that present themselves.”

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