Accord Fall 2022 | Education in the Faith

Academy of the Holy Names

ACCORD

EDUCATION IN THE FAITH

OUR MISSION

The Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, independent school founded and guided by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. In a faith community of exceptional love, the Academy empowers students to be authentic individuals who, in pursuing their highest academic potential, engage in critical thinking, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.

SNJM CORE VALUES

• Full Development of the Human Person

• Education in the 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.

2022-2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS

Daphne McConnie Chair

Kim Dingle

Vice Chair

Ed Bulleit Treasurer

Kalinda Campbell ’00 Secretary

Sister Kathleen Griffin, SNJM At-Large

MEMBERS

Ernie J. Garateix

Kim Wilmath Hill ’05

Sherisha Hills ’98

Sister Kathleen Hilton, SNJM

Daniel J. Johnson

Martha Connors Minahan

Paola Schifino

Velen Diaz Thompson ’83

Joann T. Wehle

Jason B. Woodside ’01

AHN President Kevin P. Whitney (ex-officio)

2022-2023 ALUMNI BOARD

Jeni Goodman Calhoun ’05

President

Mallory Weatherly Winter ’08

President-Elect

Will Sievers ’01

Secretary/Historian

Alex Valdes ’09 Treasurer

Sarah Tyler Sievers ’05

Parliamentarian

Nina McGucken Alvarez ’01

Cristina Baldor ’15

Carol Bettinger ’86

Kristen Eddings Carson ’93

Terin Barbas Cremer ’03

Amber McCarthy Dorsch ’05

Mary Lois Hartlage Fernandez ’62

Sister Mary Glavin, SNJM

Christina McCue Hoek ’03

Christina Criollo Jelesky ’04

Austin Jurado ’07

Ben Lopez ’04

Kelly Mulfinger McIlvaine ’03

Angela Spicola Morgan ’67

Spencer Muratides ’06

Alisha Bhadelia Ozmeral ’00

Danielle Reyes ’06

Amy Ruiz ’96

PRESIDENT Kevin P. Whitney kwhitney@holynamestpa.org

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

John Donohoe jdonohoe@holynamestpa.org

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Molly Duveneck Smith ’88 msmith@holynamestpa.org

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Bridgid Fishman bfishman@holynamestpa.org

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Jeane McNamara jmcnamara@holynamestpa.org

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Ellen Madden emadden@holynamestpa.org

CREDITS DESIGN: Sunspired Creative St. Petersburg, Florida

PHOTOS: Justin Johnson

Kara Manelli

Alex Gerecke

Emily Wise

Studio Artistry

Joe Photo Achona and Yearbook staff

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

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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.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Academy Family,

In September, I joined our high school faculty and our freshman class at Mary Help of Christians Center for their first retreat as high school students. Led by our 12th grade peer ministers, the theme of the retreat was “Bloom Where You’re Planted,” a timely focus, I think, given the attendees’ transition from middle school to high school. The day was a wonderful opportunity for me to engage with and witness our young ladies growing in their knowledge and relationship with Christ, while getting to know themselves and their peers more deeply.

In Matthew 18:20, Jesus says, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Now, well into my second year as president at the Academy of the Holy Names, I can strongly affirm that God’s holy presence and the spirit of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary are alive and pervasive here on our campus. This does not happen by chance; rather, it is the intended outcome of a school where “education in the faith” is a core value. It means creating an atmosphere that invites people to live, develop and express their faith.

We are blessed to have Sister Lisa Perkowski, IHM, leading these efforts, as she has returned to her critically important role as Director of Mission and Ministry. The Christian formation approach that Sister Lisa is utilizing as she looks to maintain and strengthen our campus ministry programming includes a head, heart and hands design that is scaffolded and comprehensive. Knowledge (the head) includes catechetical initiatives that emphasize teachings, doctrines and the traditions of our Catholic faith, presented in religion courses required for all students. This formation also includes a strong experiential dimension (the heart), which allows for personal reflection and deepening one’s relationship with Jesus through retreats, prayer experiences, adoration and liturgy. Lastly, a genuinely Christian approach must also see an application of knowledge, skills and practices (the hands) through youth conferences, justice initiatives and service opportunities.

The head, heart and hands design also recognizes that each student has a different gateway to the formation journey that is as unique as they are. Thus, while one person may find the Eucharist and formal worship their deepest nurturing pathway, another may find God more easily in their relational connections with other people. Others yet may be drawn to service activities. This process of formation allows for diverse ways of encounter that acknowledge different entry points and modes of learning.

Sister Mary Glavin, SNJM, when speaking about education in the faith and living a Christian lifestyle, sums it up best when she notes that, “ultimately, we are teaching students not just to be successful but also to be significant, and to be the best for the world, not just the best in the world. So how do you make your life significant in God and be a meaningful contributor to an interdependent world? It is not accomplished by racing to win; rather, it is about holding hands and getting to the Kingdom of God together.”

As you read this edition of the Accord, please know how grateful I am for all that you do in support of our mission at the Academy of the Holy Names. Together we are partners in sharing with our students the good news of God’s merciful love and how His grace will sustain us throughout our lives.

Sincerely,

Kevin P. Whitney President

Education in the Faith

P. WHITNEY PRESIDENT

Heart Head

Hands

KEVIN

Education in the Faith

CAMPUS MINISTRY EXPANDS MISSION INTEGRATION AND PROGRAMMING

Education in the Catholic faith is at the core of an Academy of the Holy Names curriculum. An Academy education provides students with spiritually rich experiences that ground them in God’s love, the SNJM core values and the gospel call to be disciples of Christ. Through mission integration and campus ministry programming, students engage with faith formation in the classroom and through hands-on experiences during retreats and service opportunities. An exciting new addition to the 2021-22 school year, programming expanded to include a peer ministry class for seniors.

The inaugural year of the peer ministry course began as a collaboration between the mission and ministry and the high school theology departments to prepare students for leadership in the faith. The class integrates the senior theology curriculum with the space for students to deepen their baptismal call to discipleship and service to others.

Interested students apply for the yearlong peer ministry course at the end of their junior year by answering personal reflection questions and participating in two rounds of interviews. Olivia Book ’23 chose to pursue peer ministry to allow for a deeper focus on her faith. “I’m a firm believer that if you believe in something,

you lead by example. I feel this class allows me to live out my faith and exemplify the core values that I stand for,” said Book.

During middle and high school retreats, peer ministers serve as group facilitators, activity leaders, and most importantly, witnesses to their faith. Peer ministers learn to communicate God’s work in their life through the writing of witness talks. The process begins over the summer during their peer ministry retreat. The witness talks are then shared at middle and high school retreats to inspire and guide classmates on their faith journeys.

Though only seniors may take the peer ministry course, Book says the Academy of the Holy Names has helped prepare her for the opportunity since she started at AHN in 6th grade. “Integrating faith into your everyday life and being able to communicate with your classmates about it was something I had never experienced before. Talking with my best friends and teachers and having those open conversations allowed me to explore my faith in ways I might not have made time for outside of school. Whether it’s involvement in Mass, Adoration or through service, the Academy always provides opportunities to nourish your faith. It’s never forced upon you, but it’s always encouraged.”

“One of the specialties with the lower school retreats is the parent engagement and helping them be a part of their child’s faith formation. Family is a core component of our community of faith, love, and understanding, so I think that was a key part of the retreat experience.”

MIDDLE SCHOOL RETREATS LOWER SCHOOL RETREATS

AHN’s mission and ministry department continues to revise and improve retreats for our middle schoolers in grades 5-8. Retreats are tied directly to the religion curriculum. In the spring, students spent mornings in spiritual reflection, Mass, prayer and activities related to the retreat’s theme. In the afternoon, students engaged in service projects on campus in keeping with Catholic social justice teaching.

• 5th Grade: Jesus, the Bread of Life

• 6th Grade: The Beatitudes

• 7th Grade: The Holy Trinity

• 8th Grade: Trust

During the 2021-22 school year, the mission and ministry department explored ways to serve the spiritual development of younger members of our faith. The team developed half-day retreats for lower school students, which included their theme as part of the religion curriculum for each grade. Students enjoyed arts and crafts, songs, activities and skits. Parents were invited to participate in the entire retreat with their children.

• Pre-K: Knowing and Serving God Through Our Senses

• Kindergarten: God in Creation

• 1st Grade: Jesus, the Good Shepherd

• 2nd Grade: Preparation for First Holy Communion

• 3rd Grade: Water in Our Faith Journey

• 4th Grade: Evangelism

-Sr. Lisa Perkowski, Director of Mission and Ministry

class of

HONORS

VALEDICTORIAN

Laura Caroline Jung

SALUTATORIAN

Grace Odmark

BLESSED MARIE ROSE DUROCHER ALUMNAE AWARD

Laura Caroline Jung

DADS CLUB SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Gabrielle Morrison

MOTHERS ASSOCIATION AWARD

Alexandra Pramberger

SENIOR OF THE YEAR

Chloe Mintz

On Tuesday, May 24, the Academy celebrated the 108 young women from the Class of 2022 during their graduation ceremony at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Together, the graduates were accepted into 158 colleges and universities and earned 24,866 community service hours. Seventy-five alumnae graduated with honors, 49 are members of the National Honor Society, and three are continuing their athletic careers in college. In total, the class was offered more than $10 million in scholarships over four years, including 72% who qualified for Florida Bright Futures.

Seven students were honored as Tampa Tribune Scholars, recognized in the top 3% of each school’s graduating class after the first semester. These scholars include Laura Caroline Jung, Grace Odmark, Amal Daas, Elise Favret, Elizabeth McCree, Chloe Mintz and Andrea Rogas.

Senior of the Year Chloe Mintz (center) at the Baccalaureate Mass.

President Kevin P. Whitney with Gabrielle Morrison, recipient of the Dads Club School Achievement Award.

The Class of 2022 celebrates the Baccalaureate Mass and Honors Convocation at Christ the King Catholic Church on May 22.

Salutatorian Grace Odmark and Valedictorian Laura Caroline Jung display their awards after the Honors Convocation. Laura Caroline also received the Blessed Marie Rose Durocher Alumnae Award.

Alexandra Pramberger receives the Mothers Association Award at graduation.

The graduation flower girls pose with seniors Bella Besece, Chloe Mintz and Andrea Rogas, who were flower girls in 2011.

Ella Alvarez, The University of Tampa

Maria Alvarez, Florida Gulf Coast University

Eleanor Amoriello, University of Florida Online

Savannah Armentrout, Florida Southern College

Gabriella Bahr, Florida State University

Zandra Barnes, The University of Alabama

Kylie Beil, Tallahassee Community College

Emily Bennett, Saint Leo University

Catherine Berg, Bates College

Bella Besece, Florida State University

Ann Bordin, University of North Florida

Torrie Bradley, University of South Florida

Megan Rose Bryant, Auburn University

Brooklyn Bull, Florida State University

Christina Burchett, Pace University

Jacqueline Burgess, The University of Tennessee

Arabella Burns, Georgetown University

Katelyn Butler, Florida Atlantic University

Britton Byrd, Florida State University

Sadie Campbell, Florida Southern College

Ashley Canal, The University of Tampa

Kira Cardillo, College of Charleston

Christiana Carotenuto, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Amanda Castillo, Tallahassee Community College

Amari Cole, Bethune-Cookman University

Emma Coley, The University of Alabama

Arianna Cortes, University of Florida

Mikayla Croissant, Flagler College

Catherine Curtis, Tallahassee Community College

Amal Daas, University of South Florida

Lauryn Davenport, The University of Tampa

Samantha Davis, Saint Leo University

Bianca De Quesada, Southern Methodist University

Emelia Drell, Tallahassee Community College

Shelby Drinkwater, Florida State University

Lucy Dyer, University of Florida

Alyssa Ellis, Florida State University

Alexandra Fanaro, University of Florida

Elise Favret, University of Florida

Angélica Fogarty, Fordham University

Alaina Garcia, Florida State University

Sophia Garcia, Temple University

Morgan Garlick, Texas Christian University

Caroline Gomez, University of Florida

Catalina Gonzalez, Pilot School

Carolina Guixens, The University of Tampa

Georgia Head, Florida State University

Lane Hearn, Tallahassee Community College

Laura Hearn, Tallahassee Community College

Erin Hendrickson, Otterbein University

Cassandra Hiatt, Florida State University

Carolina Housel, Florida State University

Katia Huddleston, University of Florida

Ashley Jones, Tallahassee Community College

Maya Judd, University of South Florida

Laura Caroline Jung, Vanderbilt University

Allison Kaminski, Florida State University

Carissa Keen, Florida International University

Isabella Killian, University of West Florida

Kate Lambert, College of Charleston

Skye Larkowski, Auburn University

Jillian Ledwon, Florida State University

Lauren Lidros, Northeastern University

Alana Lopez, University of South Florida

Lily Lopez, Samford University

Isabella Machado, The Catholic University of America

Bethany Masiello, Florida State University

Elizabeth McCree, University of Virginia

Kathryn McDowell, University of South Florida

Mary McGuane, Florida State University

Paige McGuinn, Florida State University

Elizabeth Menendez, Santa Fe College

Lauren Meyer, Belmont University

Maeve Miller, University of Notre Dame

Chloe Mintz, Northwestern University

Gabrielle Morrison, Xavier University of Louisiana

Abigail Neal, Tulane University

Grace Odmark, University of Notre Dame

Haruka Ozturk, Florida State University

Sophia Pal, University of South Florida

Sabrina Pedregal, Florida State University

Emory Peterson, Southern Methodist University

Ava Polaszek, Florida State University

Emily Porter, Flagler College

Jaime Potter, Florida State University

Alexandra Pramberger, University of Missouri

Sophia Pyne, College of the Holy Cross

Katherine Raab, Florida State University

Anna Reins, University of Michigan

Margaux Robert, The University of Tampa

Andrea Rogas, William and Mary

Marina Romer, The Catholic University of America

Jane Ruppel, University of Florida

Nicole Sakre, University of Florida

Leslie Sanchez, Loyola University Chicago

Eva Schillinger, Florida State University

Emily Schlitt, University of South Florida

Meghan Seal, West Virginia University

Audrey Smyth, Florida State University

Jorja Solak, Florida State University

Julia Talbot, Florida Gulf Coast University

Sophia Torres, Yale University

Julia Urban, Auburn University

Alessandra Virilli, The University of Tennessee

Elise Warnke, Savannah College of Art and Design

Claire Wong, University of Florida

Isabella Yepez, Florida State University

Teyah Younes, University of Florida

SilverCoffee ALUMNI

Leading up to graduation, seniors and their mothers enjoyed Silver Coffee, a 90-year-old tradition at the Academy. After coffee, the seniors were inducted into the Holy Names Alumni Association.

In this special ceremony, each young lady signed the HNAA membership book and received a certificate of alumni status and a rose. The Class of 2022 also celebrated Mass and attended the annual MotherDaughter Luncheon.

Audrey Smyth smiles after receiving her certificate of alumni status.

With their candles lit, the Class of 2022 sings the alma mater.

Eleanor Amoriello receives a rose after the induction ceremony.

AHN LEGACY GRADUATES WITH THEIR MOTHERS. BACK ROW: Celeste Fernandez Pramberger ’91, Louise Riveron Lopez ’90, Susan Tillinghast Campbell ’91, Leslie Roque Rogas ’83, Nicole Matassini Mintz ’90, Dina Castellano Besece ’84, Solveig Matheson Ruppel ’83, Shannon Mullins Kaminski ’91, Desiree Duarte Gonzalez ’91, Lisa Brooks Reins ’92, Kristen Gonzalez Housel ’94, Mary Beth Cusack Byrd ’87, Julie Hogan Sakre ’91, FRONT ROW: Alexandra Pramberger, Lily Lopez, Sadie Campbell, Andrea Rogas, Chloe Mintz, Bella Besece, Jane Ruppel, Allison Kaminski, Catalina Gonzalez, Anna Reins, Carolina Housel, Britton Byrd, Nicole

ROW: Sophia Torres, Elizabeth McCree, Lily Lopez, Ellie Warnke, Anna Reins, Carolina Housel, Grace Odmark, Katia Huddleston, Elizabeth Menendez, FRONT ROW: Lauren Lidros, Chloe Mintz, Elise Favret, Laura Caroline Jung

AHN LIFERS! GIRLS WHO HAVE ATTENDED AHN SINCE PRE-KINDERGARTEN OR KINDERGARTEN. Kathryn McDowell, Andrea Rogas, Alana Lopez, Chloe Mintz, Laura Caroline Jung, Bella Besece, Abby Neal

Sakre

Lily Lopez ’22 with her mother, Louise Riveron Lopez ’90, and sister, Mia Lopez ’18.

ACADEMY SENIOR AMBASSADORS. BACK

Sophia Pyne, Sabrina Pedregal and Brooklyn Bull at the Silver Coffee.

Senior members of the Quarter Notes, Maeve Miller, Amari Cole and Lauren Lidros, lead their classmates in singing the alma mater.

Britton Byrd signs the Holy Names Alumni Association membership book.

8th Grade Graduates

Austin Allen

Diego Alvarado-Borjas

Stella Alvarez

Andres Baldor

Robert Bogle

Lucas Book

Alexander Campbell

Isabela Caudell

Madeleine Chung

Michael Clayton

Gabriela Cossi

Dylan Crombe

Mia DeBourg

Sofia Diaco

Nicholas Domit

Abigail Doyle

Gabriella Eady

Lily Elder

Layla Evans

Madeline Fonk

Ethan Glaum

Tatum Gramata

Maddie Growcock

Jonathan Guixens

Emma Hodgdon

JudyAnne Jackson

Aiden Judd

Jameson Kane

Ameerah Kazbour

Kelsey Killgoar

Caitlin Kross

Sophia Kuykendall

Reina Larkin

Eve Lewis

Justin Lopez

Adriana Lyons

Alyssa Lyons

Fatima Mansour

Lauren Martinez

John McCoy

Kara McPherson

Henry Neely

Anthony Odio

Luciana Ospina

GianLuca Pasquotto

Hector Rivera

Mallory Ryan

Elise Santillan

Brian Schultz

Addison Sheets

Abigail Smith

Davis Swiger

Tobin Swiger

Sydney Thomas

Katarina Till

Julia Valenti

Elizabeth Vericker

Whit Waechter

Madison Warner

Ava Weber

Avery Wehling

Zachary Wickline

Armando Yanez

HONORS

CO-VALEDICTORIANS

Adriana Lyons

GianLuca Pasquotto

CO-SALUTATORIANS

Diego Alvarado-Borjas

Alyssa Lyons

Brian Schultz

Avery Wheling

MOTHERS ASSOCIATION

SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Diego Alvarado-Borjas

Layla Evans

DADS CLUB

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD

Brian Schultz

Avery Wehling

The 8th Grade Class of 2022.

Co-valedictorians GianLuca Pasquotto and Adriana Lyons

Co-salutatorians Diego Alvarado-Borjas, Alyssa Lyons, Avery Wheling and Brian Schultz

President Kevin Whitney presents a diploma to Aiden Judd.

Madison Warner delivers remarks at the 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony.

8th grade graduates Mallory Ryan and Elise Santillan

8th grade graduates Madeleine Chung and Michael Clayton II

Holy Names Alumni Association BOYS INDUCTION CEREMONY

On May 17, the 8th grade boys were inducted into the Holy Names Alumni Association. Each young man signed the HNAA membership book and received a certificate of alumni status. Spencer Muratides ’06 shared a special poem followed by a speech from Carlos Baldor ’17, an AHN lifer and older brother of 8th grader Andres. Carlos spoke to the gentlemen about the importance of the foundation he built at the Academy, which has helped prepare him for different stages of life.

THE GENTLEMEN OF THE CLASS OF 2022. BACK ROW: Anthony Odio, Henry Neely, Jameson Kane, Robert Bogle, Austin Allen, Alexander Campbell, Armando Yanez, Brian Schultz, Hector Rivera, Andres Baldor, SECOND ROW: Diego Alvarado-Borjas, Aiden Judd, Lucas Book, GianLuca Pasquotto, Whit Waechter, Zachary Wickline, Nicholas Domit, FRONT ROW: Jonathan Guixens, Justin Lopez, John McCoy, Ethan Glaum, Davis Swiger, Tobin Swiger, Michael Clayton

WHO HAVE ATTENDED AHN SINCE PRE-K OR KINDERGARTEN!

AHN LEGACY GRADUATES. BACK ROW: Sofia Guixens ’20, Austin Allen, Jonathan Guixens, Teil Reiber Allen ’92, Justin Lopez, Henry Neely, Anthony Odio, Daniel Odio ’21, FRONT ROW: Diego Alvarado-Borjas, Ethan Glaum, Angela Ferrante Guagliardo ’59, John McCoy, Brian Schultz, Hector Rivera, Hector Rivera ’92, Andres Baldor, Carlos Baldor ’17, Victoria Baldor ’17,Cristina Baldor ’15

Ethan Glaum signs the HNAA membership book.

The boys read the HNAA mission statement following their induction into the Holy Names Alumni Association.

Diego Alvarado-Borjas signs the HNAA membership book.

LIFERS: BOYS

BACK ROW: Henry Neely, Jameson Kane, Nicholas Domit, Alexander Campbell, FRONT ROW: Tobin Swiger, Davis Swiger, Brian Schultz, Andres Baldor, Hector Rivera

Faculty and parents gather in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durcoher for the induction ceremony.

High School Theatre Presents “WEST SIDE STORY”

“West Side Story” is widely considered one of the greatest musicals of all time! With this in mind, AHN’s high school theatre department continued its rise to excellence by bringing the show to the Academy community this past March. “What better way to come back from the challenges that COVID presented than to present a show with the music of Leonard Bernstein, the lyrics of Stephen Sondheim and the choreography of Jerome Robbins — a dream team,” said Vivian Kimbler, Academy’s high school theatre director.

The cast and crew included more than 40 students, alumnae and an AHN teacher, Mr. Felix Kalinowski, who all worked tirelessly over the course of six months, finally bringing the musical to life in March. The dancing, singing, acting and staging were phenomenal, and the production was enjoyed by nearly 1,000 attendees over four shows.

“Introducing our students to outstanding shows with important themes is a huge consideration and ‘West Side Story’ truly delivered,” Kimbler said.

Be sure and mark your calendars for our next musical, “Legally Blonde,” opening in the spring of 2023!

“West Side Story truly delivered.”

– Director Vivian Kimbler

CAST AND CREW

Maria .............................. Bethany Masiello

Tony Elijah Zurek

Riff ....................................... Austin Blewitt

Bernardo Kaeden Quillian

Anita ................................Catalina Salgado

Officer Krupke Kenzie Cappy

Anybodys ................................... Bella Otte

Detective David Miranda

Doc Samuel Jones

Glad Hand Mr. Felix Kalinowski

PRIMARY DANCERS

Ava Fernandez

Denise Miller Vander Werf ’88

Abby Krist McEntire ’03

Maddie Matesich ’16

Dina Busciglio Sheridan ’92

Samuel Jones

SHARK GIRLS AND BOYS

Maya Arevalo

Jennon Hassoun

Julia Grammig

Giuliana Seise

Sofia Genco

Leslie Sanchez

JET GIRLS AND BOYS

Delaney Ross

Julia Artz

Adeline Richardson

Sarah Aschenbrenner

Amelia Thibodeau

Grace Andrews

Delaney Lampinen

CREW

Isabel Bequer

Samantha Cogburn

Raquelle Elson

Maya Griess

Gia Joseph

Celina Marshall

Morgan McPherson

Haynes Melchoir

Madison Ratchford

Emme Shoop

Sarah Younes

Middle School Theatre Presents “THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.”

In the spring, Mrs. Hoffman’s 7th and 8th grade drama students made a splash with the production of “The Little Mermaid Jr.” The audience traveled fathoms below to an underwater world and enjoyed classic songs like “Part of Your World” and “Under the Sea.” The 60-minute adaptation also featured new songs, including Scuttle’s catchy tune, “Human Stuff,” and Prince Eric’s “One Step Closer.” In typical Academy fashion, the costuming, set design and choreography went above and beyond. Students from pre-K through 8th grade were treated to the production during school while family and friends filled the theatre for an evening show.

“The wonderful thing about a live theatre production that film and television simply cannot match is that the audience can experience in real time the ‘magic’ of the story created by the student actors.”

– Kelly Hoffman, Elementary School Drama Teacher

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS

SOFTBALL

Head coach: Jeff Krone

Assistant coaches: Michael Valdes, Alexis Miniet

Postseason: District and Region Runners-Up

The softball team avenged a regular season and district championship loss to Berkeley Prep by defeating them 6-5 in a region semifinal and finished the season as district and region runners-up.

TRACK AND FIELD

Head Coach: Ray Rodriguez

Assistant Coaches: Stacy Filocco, Jordan Banks, Jose Ramos

BASKETBALL

Head Coach: Chris Severini

Assistant Coach: Dennis Proctor Jr.

Postseason: District Champion; Region Qualifier

With a score of 73-38, the Jaguars basketball team defeated Anclote and earned the district title for the first time since 2003. Another highlight of the successful season included senior Gabrielle Morrison joining the Academy’s prestigious 1,000-Point Club.

Postseason: District and Region Runners-Up; 5th Place at State Meet

SOCCER

Head Coach: Kareem Escayg

Assistant Coaches: Tom Villa, Kelsey Reynolds

Postseason: District and Region Champion; State Final Four Qualifiers

Not only did the varsity soccer team earn the title of district champions but the team also claimed the region championship after a heart-stopping 1-0 win over Parrish Community in penalty kicks and qualified for the state final four.

Elizabeth Williamson was the individual state champion in the 1600m and set a new school record.

Throughout the exceptional track and field season, additional athletes broke school records: Jayda Pinder (400m); Alex Nicholas, Megan Hyer, Kaitlyn Llano, Jayda Pinder (4x100m); Britton Byrd, Lilly Hund, Chloe Carson, Elizabeth Williamson (4x800m); Camille McClendon (long jump); Gabby Martinez (pole vault); and Mary McGuane (javelin).

TENNIS

Head Coach: Rob Quinn

Postseason: District and Region Runners-Up

The tennis team had a successful season and finished as district and region runners-up against rival McKeel Academy. The young team looks forward to a rematch and has high expectations for the spring 2023 season.

LACROSSE

Head Coach: Ariana Newman

Assistant Coaches: Lisa Mumford, Lauren McNeil

Postseason: District Runner-Up; First-time Region Qualifier

The team secured a 20-13 come-from-behind victory over St. Petersburg Catholic to get its first regional win in school history.

AHN ROWING CLUB

Head Coach: Alex Thome

Assistant Coaches: Kathleen Patrick, Kimberly Ales, Kelley Klepper

Postseason: Scholastic State Champion Boat, Junior 8+ Boat National Qualifier

AHN’s crew team capped a successful season at Florida Scholastic Rowing Association Sweep Champions, qualifying the Junior 8+ and Lightweight 4+ boats for nationals in Camden, New Jersey.

THREE-SPORT VARSITY ATHLETES

Megan Hyer Soccer, swimming and diving, track and field

Elizabeth Williamson Cross country, soccer, track and field

OF THE YEAR

During Gabrielle Morrison’s tenure at AHN, she earned nine varsity letters. As a four-year member of the track and field team, she represented AHN in each district meet and qualified for regions in the 4x100 relay in 2021 and the javelin in 2022. On the basketball court, she helped lead her team to its first district championship since 2003 and first regional tournament win since 2015. She also became the 14th member of AHN’s 1,000-Point Club. Morrison will continue her athletic career at Xavier University of Louisiana, where she will attend on a full academic and athletic scholarship as a member of the women’s basketball program.

COLLEGE-BOUND ATHLETES

Christiana Carotenuto ROWING Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Gabrielle Morrison BASKETBALL Xavier University of Louisiana

Sophia Pyne LACROSSE College of the Holy Cross

ATHLETICS

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS WRAP-UP

The Academy’s middle school athletics teams dominated the Florida West Coast League last year. For the first time in school history, both boys and girls track and field teams earned the title of league champions in the same season. Middle school girls teams also won FWCL championships in volleyball, cross country and softball.

FOUR-SPORT VARSITY ATHLETES

Elise Santillan Soccer, softball, track, volleyball

Reina Larkin Soccer, softball, track, volleyball

Mia DeBourg

Cross country, soccer, softball, track

Madeleine Chung

Basketball, cross country, softball , track

Madison Growcock

Cross country, soccer, softball, track

ATHLETICS

Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees

Dr. Jennifer Cichon Mackinnon ’89 was inducted into the Academy of the Holy Names Athletics Hall of Fame at the Spring Sports Banquet. Mackinnon was a stand-out athlete on the tennis court, playing No. 1 in singles and doubles all four years of high school. She was named Tampa Tribune Player of the Year in 1989, serving as captain and MVP for AHN her senior year. One of her nominators, Sister Mary Patricia Plumb, SNJM ’55, stated, “Jennifer deserves this honor because she was an outstanding tennis player, who was also a remarkable scholar and also played the harp!”

Tu Mai Tran ’93 was inducted into the Academy of the Holy Names Athletics Hall of Fame at the Spring Sports Banquet. At a young age, Mai quickly became a tennis star and was ranked top 10 nationally in singles and doubles by the time she was a preteen. During her freshman, sophomore and junior years at the Academy, Mai played No. 1 singles and doubles, helped her team win the Class 2A district championship for three consecutive years and was selected MVP on the team. In her junior year, she was undefeated with a 12-0 record, winning the individual singles and doubles titles at districts. In the words of her nominator, Sister Mary Patricia Plumb, SNJM ’55, “Tu led the Academy’s team for three years and was the force behind our success and trips to state finals during her time with us.”

Catriana Messina ’07 was inducted into the Academy of the Holy Names Athletics Hall of Fame at the Winter Sports Banquet. Messina was a leader on the basketball court during one of the most successful four-year runs in AHN basketball history, which included two state final four appearances. While she scored 1,686 points in her career, she had a passion for passing as she led the county in assists her junior and senior years. She joins her twin sister, Gianna Messina ’07, as a member of the Athletics Hall of Fame. In the words of Catriana’s high school coach, Casey Higgins, “Catriana and sister Gianna are arguably the most accomplished set of twins in the history of the area’s high school athletic scene. Catriana is one of the best to ever wear an Academy of the Holy Names basketball uniform.”

Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. Jen Cichon Mackinnon ’89 (center) celebrates with her parents, Dr. Michael and Mrs. Elaine Cichon, her son, Alex, her daughter, Margaret, and her fiancé, Peter Ensch, at the Spring Sports Banquet.

Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Tu Mai Tran ’93 celebrates with her sons, Noah and Jonah, and her husband, Dewey Tran, at the Spring Sports Banquet.

Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Catriana Messina ’07 celebrates with her brothers, Anthony and Paul, sister and fellow Hall of Famer, Gianna ’07, and her parents, Cathy and Paul Messina, at the Winter Sports Banquet.

RECORD-BREAKING YEAR

It was a record-breaking year for the Academy’s Heritage Insurance Black & White By the Bay auction! Held at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay on March 26, Academy parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends enjoyed an evening of silent and live auctions, the Wine Wall, chance drawings, fine dining, live entertainment and the Dads Club After Party — all while contributing to the gala’s tremendous success.

The event raised $951,550, an 85% increase over the previous record. This includes $235,100 for the Fund-an-Item appeal, supporting the Academy’s financial aid program, which followed an inspiring speech by senior Torrie Bradley. Bradley shared how the Academy has strengthened her academic preparedness and faith life and instilled a strong commitment to serving others in our community.

The generosity of the Academy community was evident even before the evening began, with our sponsors contributing a combined record amount of $390,500. We are immensely grateful to every guest who came out to celebrate and support the mission of our beloved school.

Thank you to our title sponsor, Heritage Insurance — Yvette and Ernie Garateix; our presenting sponsors, the Bailey Family Foundation and the Hyer family; the VIP Reception sponsor, the Handwerker-Whidden family; and the Dads Club After Party sponsor, ReliaQuest — Renee and Brian Murphy.

Lastly, this event would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our co-chairs, Michelle Reeves, Katie O’Brien and Doug Bogle, their enthusiastic auction committee and our AHN Advancement department.

The 2022 Heritage Insurance Black & White By the Bay auction was the most successful in the school’s history, and plans are already in the works to build on that momentum. Join us next year at an exciting new location, the Tampa Marriott Water Street, on March 25, 2023!

Our sincerest thanks

TO OUR BLACK & WHITE BY THE BAY SPONSORS

TITLE SPONSOR

Heritage Insurance —

Yvette & Ernie Garateix

VIP RECEPTION SPONSOR

The Handwerker-Whidden Family

PRESENTING SPONSORS

The Bailey Family Foundation

The Hyer Family

DADS CLUB

AFTER-PARTY SPONSOR

ReliaQuest —

Renee & Brian Murphy

TITO’S VODKA

BAR SPONSOR

Why Not Boutique —

The Dutkowsky Family

PRINT AND PROMOTION SPONSOR

The Weiss Patterson Group, Merrill Lynch —

Christina & Robert Weiss

MYSTERY BAG SPONSOR

The Law Office of Harvey Schonbrun —

The Schonbrun Family

BAND SPONSOR

The Paul & Amy Shoukry Family Foundation

BUBBLY WELCOME

WALL SPONSOR

Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay —

Kristen & Jeffrey Hunt

CENTERPIECE SPONSOR

Faces of South Tampa —

Jennifer & Mike Puleo

BOURBON BAR SPONSOR

ReliaQuest —

Renee & Brian Murphy

CIGAR BAR SPONSOR

Keke’s Breakfast Café — Ashley & Jordan Swan

GOLD SPONSORS

6 O’Clock Gin —

The Rothman Family

Bales Security — Tracy & John Bales

The Couch Family Foundation

Elite Spine — Mellissa & Victor Hayes

The Heinberg Family

Legacy Hospitality Companies

— The Garnett Family

Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

HEADS OR TAILS SPONSOR

Sessums Law Group, P.A. —

Susan & Mark Sessums

MIRROR BY LULULEMON SPONSOR

Beach Bank — The Mocsari & Reeves Families

BIDPAL SPONSORS

Beach Bank — The Mocsari & Reeves Families

Faces of South Tampa —

Jennifer & Mark Puleo

Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists —

Katie & Paul Switalski

Shumaker —

Amy & Ernie Marquart

UBER SPONSOR

Bartlett Loeb Hinds & Thompson —

Erin & Ethan Loeb

DESSERT SPONSOR

Karen & Lance Zingale

COCKTAIL NAPKIN SPONSOR

Faces of South Tampa — Jennifer & Mark Puleo

PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR

Kohn Law

SILVER SPONSORS

City Wide Facility Solutions

CSI-Construction Services Inc

— The Lay Family

The Frakes Family

HealthEdge Investment

Partners — Kim & Phil

Dingle

Martha Minahan

Oman Construction

The Yodzis Family

TABLE WINE SPONSOR

CSI-Construction Services Inc

— The Lay Family

VALET SPONSOR

Bevelup — The Doyle Family

PADDLE SPONSOR

O’Brien, Hatfield, Reese —

The O’Brien Family

WINE WALL SPONSORS

Anonymous

JM Fertilizer — Amy & Jordan Rivait

Megan & Eric Ochotorena

BRONZE SPONSORS

Able Builders —

Zeina Takieddine Wilber & Justin Wilber

The Astorquiza Family

Barbas Cremer, PLLC — Terin & Jake Cremer

The Caldarelli Family

The Chiurco Family

Compass Realty —

Heidi Odio & Kerry Lather

The Dominguez Family

The Fishman Family

The Fredette Family

JP Morgan Chase Bank —

The Bridge Family

The Kazbour Family

The Korb Family

McConnie Fence —

Daphne & Andrea McConnie

The Neander Family

Neurophysiology Center —

Isabelle & Rafael Rodriguez

PVF Industrial — Michaelle

Popovec

Velen & Jeffrey Thompson

USI Insurance

CHARGING STATION SPONSORS

Flat Fee MLS Realty —

Shauna & Stephen Hachey

The Provenzano Family

Amy & Doug Rodriguez

AHN DADS CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT

The AHN Dads Club hosted its 26th annual Golf Tournament on May 2 at MacDill Airforce Base. The event, presented by ReliaQuest, raised more than $100,000 to support programs and projects within the AHN mission. A full field of participants enjoyed a wonderful round of golf, breakfast courtesy of Karnardo Garnett and lunch provided by the Kazbour family. Through the silent auction and lead gifts from the Lay and Murphy families, the dads purchased additional rungs for our Christmas tree that will adorn the Academy lawn during the Christmas season.

SPONSORS

The Alvarez Family

ASI Landscape Management

Bespoke & Co.

The Bogle Family

The Campbell Family

Construction Services Inc.

The Dominguez Family

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

The Garnett Family

The Hatfield Family

Heritage Insurance

The Hyer Family

The Kazbour Family

McConnie Fence

McEnany Roofing

The Neander Family

New Age Reprographics

The Odio + Lather Team at Compass Real Estate

ReliaQuest

RJR Technical Services

SMART Solutions

Dr. Donna Smith

Synergy Settlement Services

Tampa Yacht Sales

Valley National Bank

Vintage Real Estate Services

Women’s Care Florida

Wright’s Gourmet House

The Yodzis Family

February

Innisbrook

Academy REUNION WEEKEND

June 10-12, 2022

CLASS OF 1962 — 60TH ANNIVERSARY Isabel Lado, Mary Lois Hartlage Fernandez, Sandra Greco Diaz, Mary Frances Menas Smith, Mary Jo Arduengo Runions

CLASS OF 1960 — 62ND ANNIVERSARY Josie Alessi Leece, Dianne Garcia Rivera, Kathy Hawkins Favata, Mary Ann Martinez Lewis, Shirley Gifford Rivera, Therese Cullen Seal, Shirley Gifford Rivera, Rosalie Alessi LoCicero

CLASS OF 1972 — 50TH ANNIVERSARY FRONT ROW: Ramona Rodriguez Castellvi, Rita Pyman McKenna, Raquel Carrodeguas, Martha Abreu, BACK ROW: Maria Pedreira Newman, Patricia Willing, Joy Carter, Ana Miguel, Ann Lindsay Curtis, Debbie Myers McAuliffe, Karen Cooper Angell, Diana Olmo Sullivan

CLASS OF 1971 — 51ST ANNIVERSARY FRONT ROW: Jeanne Grim Holton Carufel, Missy Cloen Kester, BACK ROW: Lea Melchior, Maggie Donaghy Bailey, Cynthia Rogers

SNJMs AND THE PRESIDENT Sr. Mary Haskins S’54, Sr. Ann Regan, AHN President Kevin P. Whitney, Sr. Mary Glavin, Sr. Dolores Wehle S’58.

CLASS OF 1982 — 40TH ANNIVERSARY Karen Mayes, Niña Uzzle-Harris, Helen Geis Dawson, Pasha Meimann

CLASS OF 1992 — 30TH ANNIVERSARY Alexa Spoto Matesich, Dina Busciglio Sheridan, Monica Nelson Tennant

CLASS OF 2017 — 5TH ANNIVERSARY

Domenica Howard, Olivia Stevens, Jenna Wiley, Grace Neal, Rachel Rosales, Katie Hale, Victoria Quinones, Vanessa Alvarez

GOLDEN GIRLS FROM AHN AND SHA CELEBRATING 50+ ANNIVERSARIES FRONT ROW: Mary Ann Fernandez Fontaine S’64, Carol Ann Arduengo ’64, Sister Mary Haskins, SNJM S’54, Pat Torres ’68, Margaret Van Balen Prosser ’68, Mary Jo Arduengo Runions ’62, Mary Lois Hartlage Fernandez ’62, Isabel Lado ’62, Susan Krist Boyle ’65, Estelle O’Donnell ’58, BACK ROW: Rosalie Alessi LoCicero ’60, Loretta Perez Stitt ’63, Diane Griffin ’64, Sister Dolores Wehle, SNJM S’58, Sandra Greco Diaz ’62, Josie Alessi Leece ’60, Dianne Garcia Rivera ’60, Rosemarie Pollock Neville S’58, Mary Frances Menas Smith ’62, Kathy Hawkins Favata ’60, Mary Ann Martinez Lewis ’60, Shirley Gifford Rivera ’60, Therese Cullen Seal ’60, Sylvia Guagliardo Reina ’58, Teresa Martinez Goan ’65.

CLASS OF 1995 — 27TH ANNIVERSARY Cristina Lorenzo, Laura Jo Fernandez Paredes, Sulein Santini Bryant

ALUMNI UPDATES 1947-2018

S 1947

Olga Lydia Mella shared that she has great appreciation for the education she received from the Sisters of the Holy Names at Sacred Heart. Because of her education, she worked as a computer operator for the National Crime Investigation Center (NCIC) and joined the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover in Washington, D.C.

1965

Susan Krist Boyle retired after 43 years in education. She and her husband, Tom, enjoy traveling and activities with their four grandchildren. Susan remains close to her classmates from 1965.

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1983

2005

2003

2008

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serves as the co-founder and creative director for her business, Treasures of NYC. She recently opened a storefront for the company in the heart of New York City.

 Rhonda Fabian McNamara and daughter Hannah McNamara ’11 have started a small business called Mac Hermanas.

 Christina McCue Hoek started Momporium Market, which hosts markets showcasing local, womenowned businesses in the Tampa Bay area.

 Marissa Guagliardo Sander (right), pictured with Olivia Martinez ’10, expanded Tampa Pinnacle Academy to include a high school this fall.

Brit Blanco-Bird

2011

Meredith Zingale graduated from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business with an MBA. She is moving to Chicago to join Kraft Heinz as a brand manager.

2012

Alyssa Duet is a professional photographer in Florida and Minnesota. To book a session for weddings, senior portraits, family portraits or a special event, please visit her website at alyssaduet.com.

2013

 Camilla Golson received the Community Impact Award as a provisional with the Junior League of Tampa this year. This award is given to a provisional who is devoted to serving the community through the League’s numerous projects.

2018

Allie Kimpland graduated summa cum laude from The University of Alabama Culverhouse College of Business in May. She was active in many organizations and is a member of Delta Gamma sorority. She accepted a job with Oracle as a business development consultant in Nashville, Tennessee.

Evelyn Martinez graduated from the University of Florida with bachelor’s degrees in biology and women’s studies.

 Amanda Schifino graduated with an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She will be moving back to Tampa to work as a product marketing manager for Hearsay Systems.

2015

Bailey Boesch graduated with a doctorate from Tulane Law School in May. She is currently studying for the Texas bar exam.

 Sara Phillips graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in English and government. She is moving to Chicago to work for the Kirkland and Ellis Law Firm.

Cristina Suarez-Solar graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in management. She is working toward an MBA while participating in the General Management Corporate Internship Program for CVS Health/ Aetna.

Denise Miller Vander Werf ’88, Dina Busciglio Sheridan ’92, Abby Krist McEntire ’03 and Maddie Matesich ’16 performed in Academy’s spring production of “West Side Story.”

For this 2022-23 school year, the AHN Board of Trustees has boldly committed $1,800,000 in financial aid to 38% of our student body. Please m ake your gift today!

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Presenting our 2022-2023 Alumnus of the Year

MICHAEL VALDES ’77

Please join us in recognizing our 2022-2023 Alumnus of the Year, Mr. Michael Valdes ’77. Michael has worked with Merrill Lynch for 37 years. He is ranked No. 1 on the Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” list for the Tampa area and No. 16 on the Forbes “America’s Top Wealth Advisors” list in 2022. Michael served as the “voice of the Jags,” announcing softball games for years prior to joining the coaching staff in 2015. He coached the 2021 team to its first state championship win. Michael is the father of four Academy alumnae and remains actively involved at AHN. We thank Michael for his loyal commitment to the Academy of the Holy Names.

Weddings

 Kayleigh Bohannan ’05 and Jordan Goldenberg were married on March 5, 2022, in Bluffton, South Carolina. The wedding party included the bride’s mother, Patty Power Bohannan ’77, and sister and matron of honor, Kelsey Bohannan Mackey ’08.

 Julianne Guito ’09 married Matthieu Corniquet on June 4, 2022, in southwest France. The couple recently purchased their first home in Charlottesville, Virginia, after 11 years in New York City.

 Gabriella Perez ’10 married Dr. Stephen Zambito in Florence, Italy, on May 20, 2022. A week prior, The Honorable Nick Nazaretian performed a legal ceremony before their immediate families.

 Alexa Rodriguez ’10 married James Dylan Blackburn on January 15, 2022. Mary del Cueto ’10 was a bridesmaid, and Laura Giunta ’11 was maid of honor. Alexa and Dylan live in Dallas, Texas, with their English bulldog, Faith.

Weddings

2023

ALUMNI EVENTS

COLLEGE-AGED ALUMNI LUNCH FOR CLASSES 2019-2022

January 4, 2023

BLACK AND WHITE BY THE BAY

March 25, 2023

ALUMNI EASTER

EGG HUNT

April 1, 2023

SILVER COFFEE

May 22, 2023

ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND

June 9-11, 2023

 Caroline Koch ’14 married Nicholas Winstead on April 9, 2022. The couple resides in Leesburg, Virginia.

 Claire Snyder ’14 and Hunter Revord ’11 were married on May 28, 2022. The wedding party included Natalie Hahn ’14, Stephano Mastro ’11, Bernard Perez ’11, and Nicholas Guido ’11. Claire and Hunter recently moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, where Hunter is an attorney and Claire is a speech therapist.

Births

 Andrea Garcia ’00 and her husband, Alex, announce the birth of their daughter, Ysabela Lucia Pudlin, on Oct. 3, 2021.

 Caroline Belsole McLoud ’03 and her husband, John, announce the birth of their daughter, Mae Catherine, on May 6.

 Stephanie Packrall Spicknall ’03 and her husband, Andrew, welcomed their son, Lucas Zane, on April 13.

 Marisa Garcia Briggs ’04 and her husband, Malcolm, welcomed their daughter, Valentina Elyse, on Feb.18.

 Christina Criollo Jelesky ’04 and her husband, Christopher, announce the birth of their daughter, Pia Rose, on March 22. Big sisters Pilar, Penelope and Poppy are thrilled.

 Justin Norris ’04 and his wife, Emily, welcomed their son, Tucker Joseph, on March 31.

 Allison Wallrapp-McMullan ’06 and her husband, Stephen, announce the birth of their son, Stephen Patrick Jr., on April 12.

 Amanda del Cueto Dillinger ’07 and her husband, Derek, welcomed their daughter, Demi Elise, on March 22.

Births

 Emily Pantelis Martyak ’07 and her husband, Matt, announce the birth of their son, Finn Alexander, on Feb. 16.

 Hayley Kirkland Adkins ’08 and her husband, Kyle, welcomed Blakely Ann on Jan. 4. Erica Doyle Rivera ’08 and her husband, Marcos, welcomed Carina Christine on March 2.

 Kelsey Rafols Leon ’10 and her husband, Albert, announce the birth of their daughter, Sofia Alexandra, on May 5.

 Anne Mikos Wynn ’10 and her husband, Matt, announce the birth of their son, Sullivan Joseph, on Jan. 24.

 Sabrina Marcos Smith ’11 and her husband, Ryan, welcomed their son, Alexander “AJ” Julian, on April 2.

 Paige Mangan Rodriguez ’12 and her husband, Andrew Rodriguez ’07, announce the birth of their daughter, Esme Grace, born on Feb. 1.

Sincere Sympathy

Olga Alcolado, mother of Maurene Alcolado Malone ’74, Mabel Alcolado Burns ’75 and Maritza Alcolado Mays ’76

Margie McKinney Alexander, wife of Mike Alexander ’71, sister-in-law of Bill Alexander ’73 and James “Matt” Alexander ’74, and aunt of Grace Alexander ’16

Jose Antonio Almorza ’80, son of Margarita Mijares Almorza ’62

Janice Miller Callahan, mother of Elizabeth “Beth” Callahan ’79, mother-in-law of Barbara Spada Callahan ’71, and grandmother of Julianne Callahan ’07, Michele Callahan Hamilton ’11 and Katherine Callahan ’11

Nellie A. Cobb, mother-in-law of former AHN trustee David Jones and grandmother of Olivia Jones ’12 and Madeline Jones ’14

Irma Jean Simpson Doke S’52, mother of Nancy Doke Harrison ’74, Charon Doke Rivers ’77 and Cathy Doke Metzger ’83, and grandmother of Ashley Coley ’05

Ernest “Cookie” Garcia, father of Valarie Garcia Cappello ’70, and grandfather of Drew Cappello ’06 and Betsy Cappello Grizzard ’07

Oscar Marvin “Buster” Griffith, father of Jan Griffith Remington ’73

Paulina Cornelia Ruigrok Van Leeuwen, mother-in-law of Fred Power ’74

Elizabeth “Liz” Gervin Lindsay, mother of Ann Lindsay Curtis ’72

Dr. Paul M. Nestor, father of Laura Nestor Lynch ’77 and Mabelle Nestor Thomas ’78

Sister Barbara Cooper, SNJM

Sister Barbara Cooper entered into eternal life on August 12. Sr. Barbara entered the novitiate in 1954 and dedicated more than six decades of loving service as a Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. She taught in parish and Holy Names schools in Florida, New York and Virginia. Though she loved teaching, she always felt a strong call to nursing and founded the nursing program at Indian River Community College in Okeechobee, Florida. After 15 years as a nursing program coordinator and instructor, with hundreds of student lives transformed, Sr. Barbara retired from the college in 2006 and spent several years at the Academy of the Holy Names as the school nurse while assisting the sisters with their health needs.

John A. Ostroski, husband of Kerry Jennings Ostroski ’94

Barbara W. Parker, mother of Karen Parker Johnston ’72, Jeff Parker ’71 and Thad Parker ’72, and grandmother of Jared Parker ’98

Margaux Perez ’11, daughter of Carmen DiGerlando ’86, and sister of Gabriella Perez Zambito ’10 and Benny Perez ’11

Antonio “Nico” Pita, father of Dr. Marcia Pita ’77

Edna McNenney Rodriguez ’55

Robert John Scanlan, father of Sarah “Kate” Scanlan ’17 and Megan Scanlan ’19

Kathleen Pollock Schuppenhauer S’61, sister of Rosemarie Pollock Neville S’58 and Elizabeth “Libby” Pollock Downing S’70, and great aunt of Nikki Neville ’10 and Emily Pollock ’13

Heather Alley Truesdale, daughter of Cathy Shumate Horne ’72

Thomas Valenti, father of Kimberly Valenti Grandoff ’77, Lisa Valenti Schalk ’79 and Debi Valenti Rivera ’81

Dr. Gilberto E. Vega, father of Shanone Vega Coakley ’84 and Ilona Vega Jaramillo ’86

Jerry Lee Williams, father of Blythe Williams Ebbert ’77

Remember When?

The 2022-2023 school year commenced by revealing the newly renovated first floor of the Bayshore building, concluding the final phase of the current facilities master plan. The renewed space includes an updated infrastructure, common spaces for collaborative work and flexible furnishings to accommodate the day’s lesson.

Through these learning spaces, the lower school students can develop a love of learning while cultivating, exploring and growing their interests. While the classrooms look different to support and exceed the standards of a 21st-century learning environment, Academy’s mission remains constant and at the heart of all that we do.