Aerie 2020 Summer

PA RENT S, A LUMNI A ND FRIEND S OF PA L MER TRINIT Y SCHOOL

SUMMER 2020

Becoming Independent Learners Alumni Profiles

VISHAL PARVANI ‘04 AND ANDREA ORTIZ ‘12

Congratulations, Graduates!

CLASS OF 2020

HISTORIC 2020 GRADUATION

MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY

Palmer Trinity is an Episcopal school dedicated to promoting academic excellence and inspiring students to lead lives of virtue, humanity, and spirit.

Providing a supportive, inclusive environment for students, we emphasize academic distinction, ethical global citizenship, and character. As members of the greater community, we inspire students to lead lives of honor and social responsibility. Palmer Trinity School is committed to diversity and includes students with a range of academic interests, as well as students from diverse ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds.

The Aerie is published yearly by Palmer Trinity School for Alumni, parents, grandparents, students and friends. The e-newsletter informs the community of campus events and student and faculty accomplishments.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Brian Gershen ‘98

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M E S S AG E F RO M T H E H E A D O F S C H O O L Summer is nearly complete, and final preparations for the coming year are almost done. Despite a full, working June and July, thankfully, I have carved a few moments to pause, sift through my thoughts, and take advantage of the quiet to try to make clear sense of the 2019—2020 academic year. And, what a year it has been!

I cannot imagine a more challenging, yet rewarding time, at least during my tenure here at Palmer Trinity School. I don’t believe anyone of us could have predicted the events that unfolded across our world, our nation, and within our own school community this past year—let alone these past Summer months.

And while we certainly have no perfect “road map” for what may come, I continue to be so very grateful for the Palmer Trinity “spirit;” our resilience, our ability to adapt, and our steady commitment to our greater Mission. Our work, each and every day calls us to challenge, nurture, and inspire our students, ultimately building a foundation from which servant leadership springs. Whether it be in a “virtual world”, or right here, on these nearly 60 acres of beautiful, South Florida grounds, I am witness to outstanding moments, meaningful dialogue, and lifelong relationships and memories happening. What a joy to behold, and a true privilege to be in such a place, and at such a time.

Reflecting upon this past year, it seems as if one could divide the year into “Pre Covid-19” and “Covid-19,” noting that the challenges appearing after mid-March took on a life of their own. And while this is certainly a simplified approach, I believe it to be fairly realistic, particularly as we head into a new year, a very uncertain time, and a time in which our School will need to be ready to pivot to the appropriate learning scenario at a moment’s notice.

Pre Covid-19 marked a time period in which our School completed an outstanding re-accreditation process, completed a five year Strategic Plan (a year early!), and made significant progress in the early conversations of a new Strategic Plan (to be completed later this coming academic year). Moreover, much good work was accomplished with significant construction well underway, as Trinity Chapel is nearly complete, and ground is about to be broken for the Student Life Wing later this month, on August 21. Earlier this year, we also dedicated both the Hester Family Gate and the Kipp Field House and Track. During that Pre Covid-19 time period, our admissions and Annual Fund were both on “record pace,” and we also reached the second-highest mark in terms of overall dollars raised in Annual Giving. Our School also hosted 28 global educational leaders for a week in March, as we led the 21st Global Connections seminar.

These visitors came from across the world—India, Canada, Columbia, Romania, New Zealand, South Africa, and numerous other countries, including the United States.

At the time of this writing, we continue to monitor the rising cases of Covid-19, particularly here in South Florida, and we are working

overtime to ensure that we deliver the Palmer Trinity School experience in the safest, and best way possible. Like so many of my colleagues, I cannot predict just how School will “play out” this coming year, but I do know that the efforts made by so many to ensure the best possible outcome have been incredibly inspiring, and make me feel truly proud to be part of such a profession and to serve with such truly talented, hard-working, and dedicated individuals.

During this time, we are also engaging in crucial conversations with our community members, as we work to build upon our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts here at School. I am incredibly grateful for the possibilities of such discourse, and the opportunity to engage in this dialogue. It should be noted that we have expanded our DEI structure in significant ways, increasing our overall DEI Team to three outstanding Administrators, and have established a new, working DEI Alumni Advisory Committee, led by newly elected Alumni Board members, Shaina Louis-Jean ‘13 and Rashard Scippio ‘05.

Over the Summer, our Faculty/Staff and students also held sessions in which we gathered perspectives and discussed openly how we can continue to work even better together in this area of School life. I look forward to our continued collaboration, and to further conversations with other members of our community.

Accordingly, whether we are living in Covid-19 time, or, hopefully, soon, a Post Covid-19 era, our School is a work of progress. We are changing each and every day, driven by a lofty Mission built upon the concept of “inspiring students to lead lives of virtue, humanity, and spirit.” While our successes may be measurable in certain ways, they are also not always tangible; rather, we are working to impact students in lifelong ways that may never truly be known.

We are vested in relationships and focused on the healthy development of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Such work requires patience, time, and real commitment; and, such work is not always pretty! As the noted writer Maya Angelou so wisely states, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

Palmer Trinity is much like that butterfly; constantly growing, adapting, and, ultimately, evolving, into that beautiful and more perfect form.

As we celebrate this past year and put the “finishing touches” on our plans for Reopening for the 2020-2021 academic year, I say “thank you” wholeheartedly for your support, our partnership, and the opportunity to serve in such a momentous time in the life of our School. I remain so very grateful for this Community, and incredibly optimistic for the opportunities “known” and “unknown” for Palmer Trinity.

PATRICK ROBERTS, H E A D O F S C H O O L

Table of Contents BIRD’S EYE VIEW 06 Meet Our New Board Members 07 PTS Golf Goes to State!

08 Goin’ to the Chapel...

09 A Place for Worship 10 Honoring Senior Athletes PERSPECTIVES 12 CELT: Taking the Classroom Online 14 Virtual Chapels: Spiritual Life in Times of Pandemic 15 A Walking Path to Peace 16 Becoming Independent Learners EVENTS 17 For the Win: U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Coach Visits PTS 18 Homecoming 2019 20 Celebrating Generations of Love 21 Hurricane Dorian: Help Is On the Way! We Love Our Volunteers 22 Bows and Bowties A Celebration of Our Community 23 Sandy Golf and Tennis Tournament 24 Happy Veteran’s Day! 25 Making Connections Across the Globe 26 International Festival CLASS OF 2020 28 Congratulations Graduates

ALUM NEWS 32 Class Notes Alumni Cap Delivery 34 Collegiate Alumni Day 42 Alumni Care Packages 43 Alumni Board and Class Agents Alumni Leadership Circle Donors 44 Alumni Legacy Breakfast 45 Alumni Games 46 Alumni Heroes on the Front Lines 47 Alumni Reunions 50 Alumni Mentoring Program 51 Zoom Reunions 54 Alumni Awards Ceremony

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ALUMNI PROFILES 40 Vishal Parvani, Class of 2004 48 Andrea Ortiz, Class of 2012 DEPARTMENTS 03 Message from the Head of School 05 Message from the Editor

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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

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It’s no secret that 2020 has been a year of challenge for our world.

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Living through a worldwide pandemic was a “first” for most of us, and definitely for our students. Along with whatever that meant for each of us personally, for our school, there were no shortage of changes. Within days, classrooms became completely virtual environments. Teachers learned how to navigate teaching your children from home, while watching their own. For our seniors, age-old traditions like prom, Senior Convocation, and our decades-old Baccalaureate and graduation ceremonies were replaced with socially-distanced car parades, “mini” graduations, mailed gifts and a virtual Baccalaureate celebration.

a series of pendulum swings, but the individual doesn’t have to get caught in that.”

ROBERT JOHNSON, AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGIST

Add that to national and global events such as the protests that erupted after the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breona Taylor, and George Floyd, the state of our economy, and events such as the Olympics being canceled or postponed—it seemed like the pendulum just kept swinging farther and farther back. We are so grateful that, through it all, our PTS families have remained safe, healthy and engaged in our school community.

But in 2020, like in life, when the pendulum swings back, we must remember that it always swings forward. Out of these challenges, we’ve also seen incredible growth.

As you’ll read on these pages, while campus has been closed, we continued to build our Trinity Chapel, which will include special labyrinths generously donated by the Morrison family. In the classroom, Academic Dean Adrianna Truby writes about how the shift to virtual education gave us the opportunity to expand our view of what teaching really means. As technology became our framework, we invested in online learning platforms, installed videoconferencing in every classroom, participated in 80+ webinars, and invited historians and speakers from all over the world to the “classroom” who couldn’t physically visit before. Fostering our belief of spirituality and human connection, you’ll read about how Chaplain Mary Ellen Cassini hosted virtual Easter and Passover ceremonies and Alumni hosted entire class reunions on Zoom.

Speaking of Alumni, don’t miss reading about what Andrea Ortiz ‘12 is doing to help underprivileged communities during this time. Through her job at the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) in Geneva, Switzerland, she is actively fighting xenophobia as it pertains to migrants during COVID-19. And speaking of human rights, the recent events in our country gave us an opportunity to look in the mirror, examine our own community, speak with alumni of color, and most importantly, listen, learn and act.

As this hard, but enlightening year goes on, I hope we all continue to observe, learn, grow, and in the best of ways, change. I look forward to seeing you all for our 2020-2021 academic year, in whatever format that brings.

SUZ A NNE GOT TLIEB CA LLE JA AS SOCIAT E HE A D OF SCHOOL FOR COMMUNICATIONS A ND ST R AT EGIC PA RT NERSHIP S

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– Meet Our New Board Members – Palmer Trinity School is pleased to announce new appointments to its Board of Trustees: PATRICIA CORNISH, PHIL SERRATE, AND RUSSELL WILSON

PATRICIA C. CORNISH is a retired leader in the commercial insurance industry. She was a past equity partner at Seitlin Insurance, where she ran the Financial Services division.

Prior to that, Patricia had a 16-year banking career with SunTrust Bank that allowed her to hold various seniorlevel roles in corporate sales and operational management.

PHIL SERRATE is Vice President of Operations for Lennar Homes, LLC, Southeast Florida Division—a national, publicly-traded residential homebuilding company. Phil is a Certified General Contractor and oversees all aspects of the division’s operations, including land development, purchasing, and vertical construction.

Patricia has been active in a range of philanthropic endeavors, supporting both the FIU First Generation Scholarship Program and Camillus House through the Cornish Family Foundation. She is also involved in Stop The Rumbling Corp, a studentled nonprofit organization that gives public school students in need breakfast and lunch for two weeks during the December holiday break.

Phil has deep roots in South Florida.

Prior to Lennar, he worked for the State of Florida’s Department of Community Affairs, where he partnered with FEMA’s Public Assistance Office to help restore the Miami community after Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

Outside of these commitments, Patricia has given her time and talent to City Year Miami—an educationbased nonprofit that provides mentoring and tutoring to at-risk students in Miami-Dade County— where she served as Board Chair for three years and sat on the Board of Directors for six years.

Patricia lives in Pinecrest with her husband, Thomas, and their son, Nicolas ‘22. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and wine-collecting.

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Phil has been married to Beth Brockway Serrate for 25 years and has four children. Beth is a former PTS Board Member and a past graduate of Palmer School in 1985. They have triplet sons—Brock, Chad, and Hunter (‘17)—and a daughter, Mackenzie (‘19).

In addition to the above, Phil currently serves on the PTS Building and Grounds Committee and is part of the Deering Estate Foundation Weeks Property Renovation Project.

RUSS WILSON is a partner at Trivest Partners, the oldest private equity firm in the southeast United States. Russ co-leads Trivest’s buyout strategies and is involved in all aspects of the firm, including the origination of investment opportunities, acquisitions, portfolio oversight and strategic management. He is a member of Trivest’s Investment Committee, and has served as a Chairman or Board Member of numerous Trivest portfolio companies, including: Artifex, Athletic Supply, Dauenhauer Plumbing, Ellery Homestyles, Take 5 Oil Change, National Carwash Solutions, HandStands Twin-Star International, Wise Company, Oil Changers, Columbus Recycling, GAL Power Systems, and Pelican Water Systems.

Prior to joining Trivest Partners, Russ was an Associate at PNC Equity Management and an Investment Banking Analyst at Raymond James, in St. Petersburg, FL. Most importantly, Russ is married to his best friend and high school sweetheart, Jenny Wilson. Russ and Jenny have three children: Landon (‘24), Bryce (‘26), and Kylie. When he’s not working or volunteering, Russ enjoys traveling with his family, coaching basketball, boating, spearfishing, and playing or watching sports.

– PTS GOLF GOES TO STATE! –

By Jeff Rose

What a year it’s been for our Falcon golfers! After a hardworking season, we were ecstatic to have Cameron Piedra ‘20 and our entire Varsity Girls Golf team qualify and participate in the 2019 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Golf State Championships. The championship tournament took place at the beautiful Mission Inn Golf Resort, in Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida, and our students competed at the Class 1A level, which is traditionally the strongest competition bracket at the state level.

The team was able to play three rounds, one “practice” round and two “competitive” rounds, on the difficult Las Colinas golf course. The Girls Team won Districts for the first time in PTS history and placed 15th overall at States. Remi Bacardi ‘25 was our top Girls Team finisher with 33rd place proving that Palmer Trinity students are a force to be reckoned with.

his golf career at Duke University this fall. Speaking for both Coach Andrew and myself, Cameron has been an absolute delight to coach and know for the past five years, and we know his Duke teammates and fellow classmates will welcome his sportsmanship, his positive attitude, and of course, his talent.

Congratulations Golfers!

Throughout the tournament, Cameron Piedra solidified his rank as one of the best golfers in Palmer Trinity School history. Finishing his final State Tournament with a strong score of 148, Cameron will continue

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Goin’ to the Chapel...

By Micah Whitley, Advisory Coordinator

After experiencing the shadows of postponing our original wedding plans due to COVID-19, walking onto Palmer Trinity’s campus that day was a ray of light. We knew we wanted to get married on May 3; we weren’t going to let a pandemic stop one of the most special moments of our lives. Palmer Trinity was a perfect location: the serene campus possessed a special intimacy that was more than we could have hoped for. Not long before sunset, our parents and siblings joined us in the treelined courtyard and watched Shai, led by her father, walk across the green of Brockway field to meet me underneath a large oak tree. The rest is history, as they say. We will forever remember such a special day in this special place. We are grateful to Head of School Patrick Roberts and the entire PTS staff for making this wedding a dream come true for us.

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Trust in the Lord will all of your heart. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.”

PROVERBS 3:5-6

A Place for Worship

By Ashley Valentin, Communications Coordinator

CL ASSES MIGHT BE OVER, but the construction of our campus expansion is still going strong. In terms of structural development, this year has been one of notable progress for our long-awaited Trinity Chapel. Construction officially began in June 2019, and since then, the entire shell and roof have been built. (If you’ve driven through campus this year, there’s no way you could have missed it!) Next up: windows, doors and interior framing. After years of dreaming these plans into place, we are so excited to finally have a real chapel on campus and look forward to seeing it come to fruition in full in December 2020.

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Honoring

SENIOR ATHLETES PAULA ALDUNCIN 1 Year Fall Cheer

MARIE ALENCAR 3 Years Lacrosse 2 Years Fall Cheer

VITTORIA BARRETO 2 Years Fall Cheer 1 Year Winter Cheer

VICTORIA BARRIOS 4Y ears Cross Country 2 Years Tennis 2 Years Track & Field

GABRIELA CARDONA 4 Years Lacrosse 2 Years Fall Cheer 2 Years Winter Cheer

ABIGAIL COHEN 4 Years Volleyball 2 Years Soccer 2 Years Track & Field

HOPE ALMEIDA 4 Years Fall Cheer 4 Years Winter Cheer

SOFIA FANILLA 3 Years Fall Cheer 3 Years Winter Cheer

GABRIEL GONZALEZ 4 Years Baseball 1 Year Soccer

CAROLINA GOMEZ 3 Years Tennis 1 Year Fall Cheer

GUILLERMO GUERRA 3 Years Soccer

PATRICIO DIAZ 2 Years Tennis

JOSEFINA BRAND 4 Years Basketball 3 Years Tennis

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CARMEN GONZALEZ DEL VALLE 6 Years Soccer 6 Years Track & Field 4Y ears Cross Country

EZEQUIEL CUTIN 3 Years Soccer

ALEJANDRO CORTINAS 4 Years Football 3 Years Baseball 1 Year Winter Cheer 1 Year Wrestling

JACOB AZCUY 2 Years Basketball

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ISABELLA FAJARDO CROTTY 1 Year Fall Cheer 1 Year Softball 1 Year Volleyball

ANASTASIA D’AGOSTINI 3 Years Tennis DOUGLAS BATTAGLIA 2 Years Basketball 1 Year Football

OLIVIA BACARDI 2 Years Volleyball 2 Years Lacrosse

AMANDA CRUZ 4 Years Soccer 2 Years Track & Field

ASHA CRICHTON 3 Years Track & Field 2 Years Soccer 2 Years Lacrosse 2Y ears Fall Cheer 2 Years Winter Cheer

DANIELA GOMEZ 4 Years Soccer 1 Year Track & Field HELENA EVANS 3 Years Track & Field 2 Years Lacrosse 1 Year Soccer

MADISON HAGGARD 4Y ears Cross Country 3 Years Lacrosse 3 Years Track & Field

SILAS JAMES 1 Year Basketball

SOLEIL MARTINEZ 5 Years Basketball 2 Years Lacrosse 2 Years Track & Field 1 Year Cross Country

BENJAMIN KELLEY 1 Year Football DIEGO MESSMACHER 4 Years Football 3 Years Winter Cheer 2 Years Lacrosse

JOYA LAHOUD 4 Years Basketball 2 Years Track & Field

ANDRES MONTANA 4 Years Soccer 2 Years Football 2 Years Tennis

MILLA NICOLAS-NADER 2 Years Fall Cheer 2 Years Winter Cheer

CAMERON PIEDRA 5 Years Golf

NATALIE PULIDO 3 Years Track & Field 2 Years Fall Cheer 1 Year Winter Cheer

VALENTINA LIBI 3 Years Tennis 1 Year Cross Country

OWEN REYNOLDS 5 Years Track & Field

GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ 4 Years Baseball

JEBRIEL SHANTI 1 Year Baseball

ALEXA SOCARRAS 3 Years Lacrosse

SOPHIE WILLIAMS 2 Years Fall Cheer 1 Year Winter Cheer

JOSEPH SULKES 4 Years Baseball 3 Years Football

CLARISA MARMOL ZALLES 4 Years Winter Cheer 3 Years Fall Cheer

CATHERINE TROUILLOT 3 Years Soccer 2 Years Track & Field 2 Years Fall Cheer 1 Year Winter Cheer

BENITO ZAPATA 3 Years Tennis

FRANCO SLUMAN 1 Year Soccer

SOFIA MUNILLA 2 Years Fall Cheer 2 Years Winter Cheer 2 Years Tennis

NATALIA REY 4 Years Volleyball 3 Years Soccer 1 Year Tennis 1 Year Track & Field

MATTHEW WALDMAN 2 Years Basketball

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PERSPECTIVES

CELT

CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING

Taking the Classroom Online

by Adrianna Truby, Academic Dean

IN THE WEEKS LE ADING UP TO CAMPUS CLOSURE, Palmer Trinity was well positioned to embrace the opportunities the closure presented us, rather than focus on the difficulties. PTS invests heavily in technology; we not only have the systems, devices, and leadership with expertise in place, but we also have a school-wide “team” approach and a unique spirit to embrace challenges together.

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On March 13, before we officially closed campus, we adopted the motto, “Campus is closed but School is open‘’ and planned for a full day of technology training to ensure all faculty were prepared to adopt Google Classroom as our common learning platform. Here, we found an opportunity: many PTS teachers were already using Classroom and other excellent learning platforms and they were eager to collaborate with their colleagues.

With that extended knowledge base, we redesigned the day, and both teachers and our technology team led breakout sessions for other colleagues. As a team, we met teachers where they were and optimized both the expertise of the group and the time available to us.

We also saw opportunity in assessing the process of transitioning to Online Learning (OLL) with all constituents.

Through each phase of the move to OLL, we gathered feedback, reflected in teams, and modified our practices. Specifically, we pre-scheduled the first three days of closure as time for all constituents to prepare for both the community-wide shut downs and the change in teaching and learning. Teachers used those days to restructure their lessons and prepare their virtual classrooms.

We conducted OLL for eight days before Spring Break. That eight-day window followed by Spring Break allowed us both a trial run and time to gather feedback from faculty and families. With that feedback, we reevaluated and immediately modified aspects of OLL: we reduced the expectation of screen time per class, we modified the format of assessments, and we restructured our purpose for and practice of End-of-Year Exams.

Something more exciting, we’ve seen OLL as an opportunity to expand the classroom. Teachers have invited guest researchers, historians, and notable Alumni to join classes. In some ways, virtual classrooms have allowed colleagues and students to collaborate in ways that are far more accessible than if we were on campus. Most importantly, virtual classrooms have positioned students more firmly at the center of the class period. Many teachers have scheduled additional time to meet individually with students; they have created even greater opportunities for student presentations, and they have partnered with students on decisionmaking around assignments, timelines, and models of assessment.

Likewise, I recognize that shifting from a traditional teaching and learning model overnight to an online model is not the same as designing dynamic, robust online courses. Sustained, quality instruction and student engagement take time and expertise to develop. Across the globe, educators recognize that there are more questions than answers as we head into the 2020-2021 school year, but I am incredibly optimistic for Palmer Trinity School if we need to shift to OLL in the future, or if we choose to explore other options through OLL. We have found opportunities to enhance our teaching and learning at every turn and we will continue to do so.

We are a faculty of life-long learners focused on cultivating our students to become independent and resilient learners. Since Mid-March, PTS faculty and administration have collectively participated in over 80 Webinars geared toward preparing ourselves for various teaching scenarios that are possible in the 2020-2021 school year. Last year, 70% of PTS faculty and staff participated in professional development beyond the rich offerings scheduled on campus and through C.E.L.T. activities. Our faculty are learning and leading in their fields. Many teachers have already signed up for online programs this summer to help us create the most dynamic and engaging teaching and learning experience possible next fall.

I know of no true substitution for the richness of teaching and learning faceto-face with the students. However, we are committed to finding the next best experience. Who better to quote at this point in time than Steve Jobs, who said, “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity – not a threat.” Palmer Trinity faculty recognize the teaching and learning opportunities before us and we cannot wait to embrace them.

I certainly appreciate that some people feel a sense of trepidation as we move forward with OLL.

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Virtual Chapels: Spiritual Life in Times of Pandemic

By Mary Ellen Cassini, Chaplain

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ife in the 21st Century has challenged us to new visions of shared reality. Over the last few weeks, Palmer Trinity School has carefully, quickly, and thoughtfully adapted to the new creation of learning online.

Thus, the Chaplaincy has also joined in the transition to provide Virtual Chapels. The first Virtual Easter and Passover Chapel included a message from Chaplain Mary Ellen Cassini, music from Mr. Micah Whitley, a meaningful message from Head of School Patrick Roberts and a final, thoughtful message from Bishop Peter Eaton.

The community response was excellent. The variety of speakers and musical additions created a presentation that was well-received.

Continuing on with the Annual celebration of Earth Week, which includes our beloved Blessing of the

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Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.”

ROY T. BENNETT, THE LIGHT IN THE HEART

Animals in honor of Saint Francis of Assissi and Saint Claire, Director of Sustainability Dr. Leo Llinas joined Chaplain Cassini and Alesia LopezPulido ‘20 to present a chapel focused on loving Creation and each other.

Joining science and religion as two, connecting aspects of the human experience proved to provide harmony.

Finally, the Chaplaincy welcomed back a former Palmer Trinity educator, Dr. Zahra Jamal, now Associate Director of the Bonuik Institute on Religious Tolerance at Rice University, to explain and share a story about the Holy Month of Ramadan for Muslims.

Although we are not together as a school physically, we continue to celebrate God, support one another, treasure Creation, and feed each other’s spirit through technology. The Chaplaincy enthusiastically embraces this new way of sharing ethics, virtues, performances, and experiences as a community of learning and growing.

A Walking Path to Peace

By Jan Morrison, Annie Morrison ‘10, and Mary Ellen Cassini, Chaplain

“We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time.”

T. S. ELIOT, FOUR QUARTETS

LABYRINTH ENCOUNTER

BY JAN MORRISON

I first discovered walking a labyrinth at Rancho La Puerta, in Tecate, Mexico.

The meditating effect walking that path had on me, with only one way in and one way out, was inspiring.

When Palmer Trinity School started plans to build a new chapel, I immediately thought about how wonderful it would be for the School to add a labyrinth for its community.

I envisioned this labyrinth as being nestled among oak trees, immediately outside of Trinity Chapel.

After many discussions with hired architects, School Leadership, and members of the community, the idea became a reality. Our family is proud to donate these labyrinths to Palmer Trinity School for students, families, faculty, staff, and friends to use for years to come.

Sincerely, JAN MORRISON AND FAMILY Jan and Bill, Will and Sophi (Policastro), and Hugh and Annie

ABOUT THE MORRISON LABYRINTHS A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness; combining the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering, but purposeful, path. A metaphor for life’s journey, the path reveals a purpose for the walker, who is able to breathe, meditate, and pray while walking. Additionally, it represents a journey to each person’s own center and back out again into the world. People who walk the labyrinth regularly see it lead to deeper relationships, a stronger sense of community, movement in their spiritual journey, inner reflection, a connection to sources of guidance, a moment of “living in the present,” greater creativity, and stress reduction. Labyrinths have long been used as tools for meditation and prayer; they are over 4,000 years old and present themselves in a number of distinctive and varied cultures.

Please consider:

» As you enter, calm yourself.

Deliberately slow down. Pause and, if desired, recite a prayer. Often you may bow or nod while entering to make the entrance distinctive. Try to avoid distractions.

» As you walk the labyrinth, try to slow down and move into a recognition of the current time. If your mind wanders to depression about the past or anxiety about the future, relax and bring the mind to the present moment. If you have particular blessings or intentions, bring them to the center of the labyrinth. » As you leave the labyrinth, face the entrance and recite a moment of gratitude. You may integrate any insights or revelations you have had during the journey at this point. » As you walk away, consider the experience and ponder what you felt. If you desire, journal or draw your feelings or thoughts.

Walking the labyrinth encourages people to slow down, breathe, and let go of any stress or concern they may have. Many people prefer to move in meditation, rather than sit.

The experience of walking a labyrinth changes with each visit. May all at PTS use this ancient practice to escape from the hustle and bustle of life, relax and appreciate the present moment.

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BECOMING INDEPENDENT LEARNERS

By Peter Tolmach, Head of Middle School

FOR STUDENTS, “Life in the Middle,” as I like to call it, is a journey and not just a destination. On the path to becoming independent learners, students have heard me say that we want them to...

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This past academic year, we provided a simple yet profound tool for students to take steps towards becoming the independent learners we envisioned by conducting Student-Led Conferences (SLCs).

Many conversations happen at the school level among the adults.

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it finally dawned on me that in this particular case, all of the adults were figuring out what each of us were going to do but the one person with the most ability to make change was absent from the meeting. As more and more meetings took place, I more and more felt the need for change.

The SLCs, conducted in lieu of midsemester parent-teacher conferences, provided a venue for students to take pride in their work, highlight their achievements, and set an action plan for improvement for the remainder of the semester. Students met with their advisor and parent(s) to present a portfolio of goals and student artifacts that demonstrated their coursework.

Far too often when students get a grade assignment, they look at their grade and then it goes into the pit of the backpack—never to be looked at again. By not looking at their work, they miss a tremendous opportunity in understanding what they did not know and they fail to make a plan about how to improve. With SLCs, they not only understand how they are performing in each of their classes, but part of the conversation is to discuss steps for improvement.

From practicing this, students went from the non-participant or

passive observer I had seen in many adult conversations to the leader of the conference. They had the opportunity to not only evaluate their performance but also reflect on their work on a regular basis. Structure for goal setting and attainment, as well as identifying what they did not understand about a subject, was given during Personal Learning Time throughout the semester.

From the start of each semester, advisors instructed students about how to lead the conference, assisted them with collecting and preparing information to be shared with parents, and described how to explain any information to be shared. Students who become actively involved took ownership of their learning and became motivated to improve their academic performance.

All over Middle School, we viewed the conference as one part of the process, rather than the destination or end point. I cannot stress enough that parents and students should focus more on the steps to improve, rather than the performance itself. We were definitely pleasantly surprised at how well the students took ownership and we will look to continue these growth experiences in the future.

For the Win: U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team Coach Visits PTS ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, Palmer Trinity School had a special visit from Jill Ellis, proud Palmer Trinity School parent (Lily Ellis-Stephenson ‘23) and Head Coach of the World Cup Championship-winning U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.

Making her visit even more special, our students were thrilled to get to have a live Q&A with Coach Ellis and find out what it takes to be a world champion. Mayor Karyn Cunningham joined the special occasion to present Coach Ellis with a proclamation in her honor, and to cap off an exciting day, Palmer Trinity School faculty, staff, and students surprised our special guest with a large cake to celebrate her birthday.

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WHO’S RE ADY FOR SOME SCHOOL SPIRIT? This year’s Homecoming Week was one for the books—with six days of themed country competitions, color wars, music festivals, animal costumes, and of course, football. The crowds cheered loudly as school seniors and juniors competed in their annual Powderpuff football and volleyball games, and Homecoming Week pep rallies in the Gymnasium included games of Hungry Hungry Hippos and Musical Chairs. Of course, it wouldn’t be PTS Homecoming without the annual “Mr. Falcon Competition.” Congratulations to Joe Sulkes ‘20, who was named the winner!

Capping off a wonderful week, the Falcons won their match against the Palm Glades Preparatory High School Eagles while students, faculty, staff, and guests enjoyed burgers, shaved ice, music, and more. During halftime, Lorenzo Hinke ‘20 and Alessia Lopez-Pulido ‘20 were crowned PTS 2019-2020 Homecoming King and Queen. Way to go, Falcons!

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Celebrating Generations of Love

GR ANDPARENTS and special friends are truly indelible to a young student’s life. When it comes to education, these individuals encourage students, love them, instill a sense of pride in their accomplishments and help them strive to always do their absolute best. To celebrate these grandparents and friends, on October 24, Palmer Trinity School hosted a party at the beautiful home of PTS Alumni grandparent Pat Brockway.

Our very special guests were treated to great food, wonderful conversation, and live entertainment. Thank you to all who attended!

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We Love Our Volunteers

ON MAY 21, Palmer Trinity School hosted a “virtual” Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast for over 120 parents and friends of the School’s community. Volunteers play a very important role at Palmer Trinity School and we are blessed to have so many parents, grandparents, Alumni, and Board of Trustees who serve our community.

The circumstances of distance learning and the challenges we faced as a community did not stop Palmer Trinity School from coming together, albeit online, to honor the good work of our Palmer Trinity Parents Association (PTPA) and all the volunteers who dedicated themselves to providing meaningful programs, inspirational speakers and the most magnificent events, festivals, and parties. We would like to give special thanks to the PTPA Board—Lisa Mishurda, Helina Dodd, Michelle Beauchamp Arias, Laura Marandino, Kelli Powell, and Kim Vinas—for all of their hard work throughout the year.

Hurricane Dorian: Help Is On the Way!

WHEN HURRICANE DORIAN, an extremely powerful, slow-moving Category 5 hurricane, destroyed part of the Bahamas in fall 2019, many families in Grand Bahama Island and Abaco were left without their homes. Knowing this, Palmer Trinity School students, families, faculty, and staff banded together to help our neighbor to the south.

Partnering with Christ Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida, Palmer Trinity School raised over $11,500 and collected much-needed items like diapers, baby items, canned foods, flashlights, batteries, first-aid equipment, paper products, garbage bags, household cleaners, tarps, sunscreen, water, and more. All funds and essential items were sent directly to the residents of the Bahamas to help them rebuild their lives.

Head of School, Patrick Roberts; Director of Development, Juan Gomez; Director of Parent Relations, Denise Gallardo; and PTPA President, Lisa Mishurda, were among the speakers who recognized the service of the volunteers. Additionally, several notable individuals were honored for their extraordinary work. Past PTPA President, Monique Befeler, recognized the outstanding leadership of outgoing President, Lisa Mishurda. Claudia Rey and Silvia Messmacher received the Volunteer of the Year Award for their years of service co-chairing the International Festival. The Spotlight Award was given to Suzanne Calleja, Associate Head for Communications and Strategic Partnership, for her work to support the PTPA beyond what’s asked of her.

AND TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS: Thank you, thank you, thank you. The time and resources you selflessly give to Palmer Trinity School make our beloved community a brighter place.

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BOWS AND BOWTIES

A Celebration of Our Community

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, PALMER TRINIT Y SCHOOL! On Saturday, December 7, parents, Alumni, faculty, and staff came together at Head of School Patrick Roberts’ home for the 2nd -Annual “Bows and Bowties” holiday party. To celebrate the spirit of the season, guests brought unwrapped gifts to donate to the annual PTS Holiday Gift Drive, which helps spread holiday cheer to those in need. Special thanks to the Roberts family for hosting and for everyone who joined us as we rung in the holiday season in style.

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ON JANUARY 27, Palmer Trinity School hosted its 19th -Annual Sandy Golf and Tennis Tournament! Sponsored by Northern Trust, this tournament once again took place at the picturesque Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club and included a golf tournament, a tennis tournament, lunch, dinner, raffles, a silent auction, and of course, an awards ceremony. This year’s event welcomed 144 golfers and 26 tennis players who were a mix of Palmer Trinity School parents, Alumni, and friends.

This event was created to benefit the Sandy Block Financial Aid Fund, which provides need-based financial aid to outstanding students who want to attend Palmer Trinity School. We are so proud to share that the 19th -Annual Sandy Golf and Tennis Tournament raised $100,000 for this cause. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our generous event sponsors, underwriters, donors, participants, and volunteers for making this event possible. See you next year!

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Happy Veteran’s Day!

ON NOVEMBER 11, Palmer Trinity School faculty, staff, and students had the unique opportunity to gather together and honor the brave men and women who protect our nation. During a special Veteran’s Day chapel service, PTS welcomed keynote speaker Lieutenant Colonel Nancy E. Clauss, as well as esteemed guests Mayor Karyn Cunningham, Palmetto Bay Council members, Dr. Larry Feldman, and Congresswoman Donna Shalala. Making this a truly touching experience for our School family, all veterans in our extended PTS community were invited to the event.

To round out the morning, all veterans in attendance were treated to a special breakfast hosted in their honor.

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Making Connections Across the Globe

By Suzanne Calleja, Associate Head of School for Communications & Strategic Partnerships

Every year, the Global Connections Seminar brings together Heads of Schools and senior educators from across the globe to meet with and learn from one another, explore different parts of the world, and discuss important issues related to the future of youth education. In March 2020, Palmer Trinity School welcomed Heads of School from 28 different countries to sunny South Florida for a week of conversation, fun, and of course, learning.

During this visit—which marked the 21st Global Connections Seminar—participants joined in educational sessions that addressed topics like “Climate Change and Human Migration,” “Marine Science and Environmentalism,” and “Latin American Migration.” Guests also explored the Perez Art Museum Miami, South Beach, The Rosenstiel School, Deering Estate, and the Everglades, and got to meet Florida International University (FIU) professors, the former President of Costa Rica, different scientists and artists, and even Richard Blanco, former Poet Laureate.

We are so honored to be a part of the Global Connections Foundation, and we look forward to continuing to work alongside them to further our own global consciousness, promote cooperation amongst international school communities, and learn from other leaders in education worldwide.

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ON FEBRUARY 29, Palmer Trinity School hosted the 20th edition of one of its most cherished events—the International Festival! During this day-long festival, which celebrates the vibrant multicultural community and ongoing commitment to global sustainability and environmental initiatives at PTS, students, families, faculty, staff, and friends indulged in 26+ food booths from countries all over the world. Students also sold goods to raise money and awareness for various service initiatives, while live performances kept guests entertained with a dragon dance, salsa dancing, martial arts, and student music and theatre groups.

The day wouldn’t be complete without the 8th-Annual Indoor World Cup Soccer Game, which took place in the PTS Gymnasium.

The International Festival’s signature event, the Flag Parade, was led by students from both Palmer Trinity School and Breakthrough Miami. It wound its way through Palmer Trinity School’s beautiful courtyard and culminated at the Main Stage, where visiting Heads of School in town for the Global Connections Seminar were officially welcomed to campus.

All proceeds from the International Festival benefit Palmer Trinity School’s global education initiatives.

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Congratulations CLASS OF 2020

FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS all over the world, graduation looked a lot different this year. Nevertheless, on Saturday, June 20, Falcon pride and spirit filled the air as we celebrated our 101 graduating seniors.

To ensure that our students and their families were able to celebrate this important milestone in a safe and healthy way, we opted for several smaller ceremonies instead of one, larger ceremony for the entire class.

Between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., the PTS Gymnasium hosted five different ceremonies that honored no more than 23 students in each. Every senior was allowed to invite just their parents and siblings, and the whole day was streamed online for extended family members and friends who were unable to attend. Students wore masks as they walked across the stage to get their diplomas, and social distancing was enforced the entire time.

While their last few months of high school were anything but normal, these seniors—who will matriculate into top colleges and universities like Purdue, Brown, Duke, Georgetown, Regent’s University in England and even Parsons School of Design in Paris, France in fall 2020—have proven that they can, and will, accomplish anything.

We are so proud of our Class of 2020 graduates, and we look forward to seeing them back on campus as esteemed PTS Alumni. You did it!

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LEADERS OF TOMORROW Congratulations Class of 2020!

PAULA ALDUNCIN MARIE ALENCAR HOPE ALMEIDA SABRINA ALONSO ALEJANDRO ALVAREZ PAUL JACOB AZCUY OLIVIA BACARDI VITTORIA BARRETO VICTORIA BARRIOS ALEXA BARROSO DOUGLAS BATTAGLIA DOROTHEA BRAND JOSEFINA BRAND CHRISTIAN CANDELA GABRIELA CARDONA KATIA CARLO CONSTANZA CARVALLO ABIGAIL COHEN CALEB CORBISHLEY ALEJANDRO CORTINAS ASHA CRICHTON AMANDA CRUZ EZEQUIEL CUTIN ANASTASIA D’AGOSTINI GRAYSON DANIELS PATRICIO DIAZ ANDRE DOMINGUEZ PATRICIO DOMIT HELENA EVANS ISABELLA FAJARDO CROTTY SOFIA FANILLA NATALI FERNANDEZ RAYMOND FERNANDEZ PALOMA FERNANDEZ DE LOS MUROS REYNALDO FIGUEREDO MARTIN FORTOU ISABELLA FRATANGELO JACOB FREEDMAN JACK FREIDEL ANNA FREIRE JUNJIE (JUSTIN) GAO CAROLINA GOMEZ DANIELA GOMEZ GABRIEL GONZALEZ KARLA GONZALEZ CARMEN GONZALEZ DELVALLE GUILLERMO GUERRA MADISON HAGGARD WILLIAM HEBBLE VICTORIA HEGEWISCH LORENZO HINKE

WUTAO (PHIL) HONG CHASE HOWARD SILAS JAMES BENJAMIN KELLEY JOY-JUDE LAHOUD MICHELLE LAIRET SHEUNG CHIT (TIMOTHY) LI ORNELLA LIBI VALENTINA LIBI ALESIA LOPEZ-PULIDO SOLEIL MARTINEZ CAMERON MARTINEZ-PIEDRA JULIAN MARTINO ANTONIO MEDONE SANTIAGO MENDEZ DIEGO MESSMACHER JOAQUIN MOLINARI ANDRES MONTAÑA NICHOLAS MORA-SOLARES SOFIA MUNILLA MILLA NICOLAS-NADER PAULINA NIETO DYLAN O’RAND NICOLAS ORDONEZ-RESTREPO CARMEN PEREZ SANCHEZ NATALIE PULIDO NATALIA REY OWEN REYNOLDS GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ ALEJANDRO ROSALES JOSE SANCHEZ THIERRY SANCHEZ LUCAS SCHRIER JEBRIEL SHANTI FRANCO SLUMAN BRYCE SMITH GRACE SMITH-CABRERA ALEXA SOCARRAS ADRIEN STEUNOU JOSEPH SULKES JOSE TAMARIZ CATHERINE TROUILLOT ISABEL ULIVI ALEJANDRA URBANO MARTIN VERDEZOTO MATTHEW WALDMAN SOPHIE WILLIAMS CLARISA ZALLES MARMOL BENITO ANTONIO ZAPATA BING ZHANG

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American University* (5) Louisiana State University* Arizona State University* Loyola University Chicago* Auburn University* Loyola University Maryland* Babson College* (5) Loyola University New Orleans* Bard College* Lynn University* Barry University* Macalester College Baylor University* Marist College Belmont Abbey College Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Bentley University* McGill University – Canada* Boise State University Merrimack College* Boston College* Miami Dade College* Boston University* Miami University (Ohio) Brandeis University Michigan State University Brown University Middle Tennessee State University Bucknell University Middlebury College California State University (Long Beach) Middlesex University – England Case Western Reserve University* New York University* (9) Catholic University of America* Northeastern University* Clemson University* (2) Oklahoma State University Coastal Carolina University Pace University (New York City)* College of Charleston Parsons School of Design (Paris) – France Colorado State University Pennsylvania State University* Columbia University Pratt Institute Concordia University – Canada Providence College Cornell University Purdue University* (2) Dean College Queen’s University – Canada Delft University of Technology – Netherlands Quinnipiac University Denison University Reed College DePaul University* Regent’s University – England* Dickinson College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute* (2) Drew University Rhodes College Drexel University* Richmond The American International College – England* Duke University* (2) Rochester Institute of Technology Duquesne University Rollins College Elon University* (3) Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University* Saint Edward’s University Santa Clara University Emerson College* Santa Fe College* Emory University* Savannah College of Art & Design* ESADE Barcelona – Spain Seton Hall University Florida Gulf Coast University Simmons University* Florida Institute of Technology* Skidmore College Florida International University* (2) Smith College Florida Southern College Southern Methodist University* (2) Florida State University* (4) Spelman College Fordham University* St. Thomas University* Franklin & Marshall College Stetson University Franklin University – Switzerland* Stevens Institute of Technology Furman University* Stony Brook University George Mason University Suffolk University* (2) George Washington University* (8) Syracuse University* Georgetown University Tallahassee Community College Georgia Institute of Technology* Texas A&M University* Gettysburg College* Texas Christian University* Goucher College Texas Tech University High Point University* The American University of Paris – Hofstra University France* Howard University* The New School Hult International Business School – The Ohio State University England* The University of Alabama* IE University Madrid – Spain* The University of Edinburgh – Scotland Illinois Institute of Technology The University of Tampa* Indiana University* Istituto Marangoni (London) – England The University of Tennessee* The University of Texas Ithaca College The University of Warwick – England Johns Hopkins University* Transylvania University Johnson & Wales University Trinity College Kenyon College Trinity University La Salle University* Tufts University* Lesley University London Metropolitan University – England* Tulane University* (2)

University College Dublin – Ireland* University for the Creative Arts – England University of Arizona University of Birmingham – England University of British Columbia – Canada University of California (Davis)* University of California (Irvine) University of California (San Diego)* University of California (Santa Barbara)* University of Central Florida* University of Colorado* University of Delaware University of Denver* University of Florida* (5) University of Georgia University of Greenwich – England University of Groningen – Netherlands University of Houston University of Illinois at Chicago University of Illinois University of Iowa* University of Maryland* University of Massachusetts (Amherst) University of Massachusetts (Boston)* University of Miami* (3) University of Michigan* University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)* University of Mississippi* (2) University of Nebraska* University of North Carolina at Asheville University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill* University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of Notre Dame* University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Redlands* University of Richmond* University of San Francisco* University of South Carolina University of South Florida* University of Southern California* University of Southern Mississippi University of St. Andrews – Scotland* (2) University of Sydney – Australia University of Toronto (Scarborough) – Canada University of Toronto – Canada* University of Washington* University of Westminster – England* University of Wisconsin* (2) Valdosta State University Vanderbilt University* Villanova University* Virginia Military Institute Virginia Tech* Washington University in St. Louis* Wentworth Institute of Technology Wesleyan University Wheaton College Whittier College* Worcester Polytechnic Institute* (2) Xavier University* Xavier University of Louisiana * Mutiple acceptances Students enrolling ( ) Number of students enrolling

ALUMNI NEWS

Everyone has a story after they leave Palmer Trinity School – share yours by contacting our Director of Alumni Relations, Alexandra Cartaya, at acartaya@palmertrinity.org or (305) 969-4282.

The Aerie magazine editorial staff also welcomes submissions and suggestions. If you have an idea for a feature story, please contact our Editor-in-Chief, Suzanne Calleja, at scalleja@palmertrinity.org.

As always, we encourage you to keep in touch with your Class Agent by sending in your Class Notes for the 2020-2021 issue of the Aerie.

ALUMNI CAP DELIVERY ON MAY 15, Class of 2020 students who were at home during quarantine received a special surprise! To celebrate their impending graduation, Alumni stopped by each graduate’s home to deliver the traditional Alumni baseball cap and officially welcome them to the PTS Alumni family. Thanks to all who made these surprises possible.

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M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T The objectives of the Palmer Trinity Alumni Association shall be to advocate and support Palmer Trinity School and its mission, provide opportunities for Alumni involvement with the School and fundraising, and to lead activities and events that build and maintain an active, informed, and engaged Alumni community.

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Beth (Brockway) Serrate Betty Matz writes, “Hello classmates and Palmer Trinity community! After 30 years of working with couples in weekend workshops in Miami and DC, I now bring my personal and professional experience to my Miami Shores practice where I offer relationship coaching to singles, couples, parents, etc. I am available for office, phone, and virtual sessions to accommodate everyone’s

lifestyle. The oldest of our nine children was married in February.

My husband, Brad, and I feel blessed and grateful for each other and our children, family, and friends. Wishing everyone peace, love, and health.”

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Elena (Essen) Baur Mike Haggard’s eldest daughter, Maddie Haggard ‘20, graduated from Palmer Trinity School this year and is happy to join the Alumni community. While at PTS, Maddie ran cross country and played lacrosse, and was Vice President of the Student Alumni Association.

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Mason Harris Scott Shelfer

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Nathalie (Grubair) Carletta Nickaros Sanchoo

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Caroline Camus

Tim Kimmel won his second Emmy for Sound Engineering on Game of Thrones. As Supervising Sound Editor, Tim oversaw all aspects of sound editorial, met with producers to discuss how they want their soundtrack to sound, kept the project on budget, and spent time on the mix stage—which is the final process where all sound editing is combined and turned into the soundtrack you hear when watching a film or TV show.

Elizabeth (Lane) Bacardi’s eldest daughter, Olivia Bacardi ‘20, graduated from Palmer Trinity School this year and is happy

Left to right — Betty Matz; Mike Haggard.

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While at PTS, Olivia played volleyball and was President of the Student Alumni Association.

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Charles Baumberger, Jr.

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Andrew Bennett

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Lynley (Walker) Ciorobea Jessica (Corry) Sierralta, owner of Mermaids Boutique in South Miami, is so proud that her son Kai Sierralta ‘27 will start Palmer

Trinity School this year is looking forward to trying out for Boys Basketball at PTS!

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Brett French

Alumni couple, Richard Grillo and Lara (O’Donnell) Grillo ‘98, welcomed their third baby, Sophia Erin Grillo, to the world.

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Brian Gershen Nathan Zeder

Kamal Moo and his wife, Meagan, welcomed their first daughter, Avery Grace Moo.

She was born on March 30, 2020 at 3:13 a.m., weighing in at 7 pounds, 6.2 ounces and measuring 20.5 inches long.

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Panee (Chuechunklin) Cili Brittney (Hoffman) McCabe Brittney (Hoffman) McCabe writes, “Charlie Mae Paxton McCabe joined our family on June 13, 2019! She loves bath time, her big brother Jackson, and bouncing along to “Baby Shark.” She is the perfect addition to our Falcon family.”

Yiannis Zavitsianos and his wife welcomed their third baby, Zoe Christina, on February 20, 2020.

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Jason Johnson and his wife, Maria, welcomed their second baby, Olivia Jade, into the world on March 16, 2020.

Stacie (Larco) Cooper her husband, and four children, Lionnel (her 24-year-old bonus son from Burundi), Regan (13), Cuttino (10), and Tatum (6) moved back to Miami after living in California for 14 years.

She is working at Baptist Urgent Care Centers. She feels happy, healthy, and blessed.

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Sarah Hanners Susan Klock

Roberto Castro-Quijada and his wife, Carla Curiel, both Co-

ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, college Alumni from the PTS Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 visited campus to share their college experiences and advice with our seniors. During this time, our esteemed Alumni talked about everything from adjusting to a new school and making friends to classes and time-management skills. Special thanks to all Alumni who spoke and participated. We loved seeing you back on campus!

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Kamal Moo Elizabeth(Lane)Bacardi Yiannis Zavtsiano

Brittney (Hoffman) McCabe

Executive Producers of Lanugo Media, just announced a coproduction with Marc Anthony’s Magnus Studios to develop and produce the animated children’ s series Gloria (Doesn’t) Know It All. Aimed at children ages four to eight, Gloria (Doesn’t) Know It All shows the world the richness of Latino culture through its most universal cultural manifestations: magical realism and music. This story follows the journey of a determined 7-year-old alpaca who is sent to visit her grandparents in a magical town, where she discovers her amazing heritage.

Roberto and Carla shared that Gloria’s journey was inspired by their twin daughters, Adriana and Emilia, who are experiencing their own journey of self-discovery and belonging.

Stephanie (Hood) Gorrie and her husband are expecting a baby boy in the fall.

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Tracey King

Tacey (King) Dawson married Eddie Thomas.

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Tamara (Rutter) Walsh Jason Johnson

Alumni couple Adrian Foley and Andy Kirkpatrick ‘04 welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Laura Mariana Foley, to the world on January 4, 2020.

Bryan Wisotsky writes, “Leo Ramón Wisotsky was born on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 12:47 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 19.75 inches long. It’s truly a miracle that will change our lives forever for the better.” Leo’s parents, Bryan and Julie, and his grandparents and friends are very excited for his arrival.

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Left to right, row 1 — Adrian and Andy (Kirkpatrick) Foley; Bryan Wisotsky; Dax Tejera; Merce (Anez) Stark. Row 2 — Amanda Abrapour; Raul Rodriguez; Ryan Jurney; Vishal Parvani.

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Mercedes (Anez) Stark Alumni couple, Merce Stark and Chad Stark ‘02 welcomed their second daughter, Amaia Juliette Stark, on June 14, 2019. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 21.5 inches long.

Dr. Adam Nader and his wife welcomed their son, Aiden Jace Nader, into the world on October 18, 2019.

Dax Tejera married Veronica Bautista and writes, “The wedding was held August 3, 2020 in Cartagena, Colombia in front of about 140 friends and family. My wife, Veronica, and I met while working in Miami at Fusion. Many of our former colleagues, including Jorge Ramos, were in attendance.

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are Colombians, but rather my (Cuban) family, who thought it would be an adventure that would bring everyone together.

And it did just that, uniting friends and family from our various colleges, cities, and professional experiences. We were married at the Catedral Basílica Menor Santa Catalina de Alejandría, and later celebrated under fireworks at the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara. The reception was held in a former chapel housed in the hotel, which was formerly a convent. Veronica and I had our first dance to “At Last,” which was sung by one of her bridesmaids. We celebrated into the early hours of the morning to a 12-piece band and a DJ, who invited my brother and best man, Justin Tejera, to play a set.”

Ximena Fernandez and her husband welcomed twins, Matias and Valentina, into the world on May 28.

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Ryan Jurney

Amanda Abrapour and her family moved back to Miami from Buenos Aires, Argentina six months ago, after eight years, two kids, two dogs, and one cat. She has been working in the digital marketing industry for over 10 years now and is very passionate about her work.

She still plays volleyball now and then and wants her children Thomas (4) and Rafaela (3), to be future Falcons!

Ryan Jurney and his wife, Diana, welcomed their son, Matias Alexander Jurney, to their family on April 9, 2020.

Vishal Parvani is starring in Bravo’s reality TV show Family Karma which follows several multi-generational families from India who are now taking America by storm.

Raul Rodriguez and his wife, Megan, welcomed their second baby, Andre Antonio, on October 28, 2020. He entered the world weighing 7 pounds, 6 ounces.

“He’s everything we dreamed of and more!” says Raul.

Chris Sanz and his wife, Allison, welcomed their first daughter, Lily Isabelle Sanz, on June 4, 2020. She weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces. Their son, Ryder, is excited to be a big brother.

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Maria Boria Robert Moore

Rashard Scippio married Natasha Scippio on December 14, 2019 at the Spur of the Moment Ranch in Homestead, FL. Alumni Brandon Rose ‘05 and Joe Tesmond ‘05 were in attendance.

Maria Boria and her husband welcomed their third daughter, Alessia Rose, on April 18, 2020.

She weighed 6.11 pounds and measured 19.5 inches long.

December 2019. She is a very busy stay-at-home mom to four children under the age of six: Sofia, Paris, Christian, and Carter Rengstl.

Julie (Davis) Lietaert and her husband welcomed their first son, Davis James Lietaert, on January 21, 2020.

Alumni couple, Samantha (Evans) Moore and Robert Moore welcomed their third boy, Cooper, in August. Cameron and Carter love being big brothers, and Robert is enjoying his job as Middle School Science Chair and teacher at PTS!

Lauren Santa Cruz-Yepes and her husband welcomed their first baby girl on March 2, 2019. Her name is Isla Martha Letendre.

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Samantha (Evans) Moore Julio Ligorria Eva (Adan) Rengstl had her fourth baby, Carter Rengstl, in

Alumni couple Patty Lehtinen and Mike Silva write, “We welcomed our second child, Sara Isabella, on October 19, 2019.

Our classmates Brittney and Wilson Hernandez will be her godparents. We have returned to South Florida (Naples) where Mike is working as a pain medicine physician. We hope to

see more PTS Alumni now that we are back!”

Julio Ligoria writes, “I married Allison Overholser on February 15, 2020 in Guatemala City. After six and a half years together, it was about time we got hitched!

We were accompanied by our closest family and friends, among them friends from PTS like Andy Guzman ‘06, Stephanie Garcia ‘07, Jordan Kircher ‘05, and Eddy Luckman ‘06. They were there to celebrate our special day.”

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Danielle (Snyder) Sanabria Katie Hevia got married on January 11, 2020. She writes,

“We had an intimate ceremony and reception at my dad’s house in Pinecrest, surrounded by our closest family and friends. Sarah Henderson ‘07 and Steph Garcia ‘07 were co-Maids of Honor.”

Max Undorfer and his wife, Jessie Gross ‘04, welcomed their third baby girl, Lucy Byrd Undorfer, on February 28, 2020.

She weighed 7 pounds and measured 20 inches long. Max writes, “She’s perfectly healthy and we are so happy to have her home with her two older sisters, who can’t get enough of her.”

Paula (Antoniazzi) Gross writes, “The past few years have been very exciting! I married my boyfriend of 10 years in a beautiful ceremony in Miami, and became Brand Director at AIC Hotel Group. Most importantly,

From left to right, row 1 — Chris Sanz; Julie (Davis) Lietaert; Lauren Santa Cruz-Yepes; Maria Boria. Row 2 — Robert and Sam Moore; Rashard Scippio; Julio Ligoria with Alumni. Row 3 — Eva (Adan) Rengstl; Julio Ligoria; Katie Hevia; Patricia Lehtinen.

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ALUMNI NEWS I gave birth to our beautiful and healthy son, Luca Vittorio Gross.

Luca was born on March 4, 2020, and we have been enjoying every minute of his presence ever since. Hoping to have a future Falcon in our arms!”

Waks ‘07 and one “bride’s Manny,” Manuel Contreras ‘06.

They’re profoundly grateful for their community and the lifelong friendships that made the day so special!

Sarah (Henderson) Rosenberg married her partner of five years, Joseph Rosenberg, on Sunday, March 8, 2020, in a Jewish ceremony at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, in Miami. She was supported (emotionally and physically, getting lifted in a chair during the hora) by friends and fellow PTS Alumni Katie Hevia ‘07, Raquel Quinones ‘07, Stephanie Garcia ‘07, Sandy Nader-Handan ‘07, Katrina Bilella ‘07, Caiti (Pomerance)

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Angelina ”Nina” (Colon) St. Germain writes, “I graduated from Palmer Trinity in 2008.

After graduating, I played college volleyball at FIU and studied nursing. I got my first nursing at Baptist Hospital, where I worked in the Pulmonary Step Down

Unit and the ICU. Years later, I earned my Doctorate in Nursing in December 2019 and am now a family nurse practitioner at a local urgent care center. During my studies, my research focused on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and its role in cancer prevention. My research mainly targeted young teens in rural, undeserved communities.

In February 2020, my husband, Brandon St. Germain; my son, Landon; and I welcomed our beautiful daughter, Gianna, into the world.”

Amanda Haynes and her husband, Matt Rodriguez, welcomed their third child, Rhett Jeffrey Rodriguez.

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Nadia (Adside) McClane married her best friend, Colin, on September 9, 2019, surrounded by friends and family.

Danielle (Befeler) Rice married Jacob Rice on January 4, 2020 at The Biltmore Hotel. The wedding party included Richard Befeler ‘10, Gabriella Befeler ‘15, Giovanna Befeler ‘19, and Alexander Hevia ‘09, who celebrated with the couple and several PTS alumni.

From left to right, row 1 — Max and Jessie (Gross) Undorfer; Paula Antoniazzi; Sarah (Henderson) Rosenberg. Row 2 — Nina (Colon) St. Germain; Eric Lampert; Kirby Battle.

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Alumni couple Emily (Tarbe) DaGrosa and Aleck Dagrosa are expecting their first baby this September. Emily is working as the Marketing Coordinator at Moss Construction.

my free time, I run my small business, Inner Workings Art, which specializes in museumquality skeletal articulations, primarily of fish, for anglers and education.”

Kirsten (Ferriera) Flowers writes, “I have started my own company, K. Nicole Leadership Solutions, to provide leadership coaching to aspiring, first-time and mid-level leaders. Coaching empowers leaders to create future possibilities, uncover what is holding them back, and grow in their careers. Please email knicoleleadershipsolutions@ gmail.com for more info.”

Carson (Zachar) Policastro ‘11 and Andres Policastro tied the knot! They met at Palmer Trinity and have been dating since 10th and 11th grade. They currently live in West Palm Beach, where Andres works in finance and Carson works in advertising.

Michael Kjelson writes, “I married my college girlfriend, Diana Yovera, on October 15, 2019 in New Orleans. We actually met through Jessica Mazon ‘09 who went to college with Diana and was her Maid of Honor!

David Omachonu ‘09 was the best man.”

Eric Lampert married Emily Ritter on February 15, 2020.

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Camila Aime Douglas Rothfeldt Kirby Battle joined the Marines.

She went to Officer Candidate School (OCS) on September 7, 2020 in Quantico, Virginia, followed by eight months of The Basic School (TBS). She looks forward to what her future with the marines hold, whether that be flight school in Pensacola, Florida or a ground contract in Virginia, San Diego, Lejeune North Carolina, Hawaii, or Japan.

Christina Ludovici adopted Mia and her baby boy, Gus, from Paws 4 You in March. The bonded pair love to play and go on long walks!

From top, left to right, row 1 — Danielle (Befeler) Rice; Emily and Aleck DaGrosa.

Row 2 — Kirsten (Ferriera) Flowers; Michael Kjelson. Row 3 — Nadia (Adside) McClane; Christina Ludovici. Row 4 — Carson and Andres Policastro. Row 5 — Alexis (Ferraro) Callahan; Karina (Peiro) Calvo.

Zach Schwartz writes, “I am currently working at the University of Miami as the Coral Facilities Manager for the Florida Reef Tract Rescue Project. In

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Katherine Difede Matthew MacNair Matias Faillace Jordan Dewitt is working at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens as the Innovation Studio Specialist. He is tasked with developing several projects, including collaborating with NASA and local schools on the “Growing Beyond Earth” Challenge.

Alexis (Ferraro) Callahan married her longtime boyfriend, Thomas, at her family’s home in Martha’s Vineyard on September 21, 2019. They were surrounded by family and friends and had amazing weather!

Karina Peiro married her husband Michael Calvo on February 22, 2020 at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL. It was a wonderful day surrounded by their family and friends. Karina also graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in December 2019.

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ALUMNI PROFILE

VISHAL PARVANI

Bravo/NBCUniversal

class of 2004

Showcasing the Indian-American Culture Vishal Parvani ‘04, the star of Bravo’s newest reality TV show, Family Karma, is a first-generation Indian American whose family was forced to migrate to the United States during the partition in India.

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Vishal’s family decided to settle in Miami, start a business, and establish their roots to create an Indian-American community where they could raise their children. Culture and tradition have always played a big role in Vishal’s life—he recalls forming a Hindu Club as a student at PTS and getting most of his class to join, even though he was the only one who was actually Hindu. After graduating from Palmer Trinity School in 2004, Vishal earned an undergraduate degree at Florida International University, moved to Hong Kong for two years, and went to Los Angeles, CA, where he began to pursue a career in acting. Vishal eventually returned to Miami to help expand his family’s commercial real estate business, and that’s when he found the opportunity to share his family’s culture through Family Karma.

Bravo has been very progressive about showcasing other cultures and giving Indian Americans a real platform, like it does through Family Karma, a docuseries that specifically showcases Indian American culture. Growing up in a traditional, multigenerational household, Vishal’s family is bonded by their strong cultural ties and vibrant Miami social life. Between parents and grandparents constantly instilling their cherished customs and adult children who are drifting more towards the “American Way,” the two worlds collide in the most unexpected ways. In the show, Vishal and his life-long family friends are determined to live life to the fullest and navigate the pressures of

adulthood, all while maintaining deeprooted ties to an incredible culture.

“It took some convincing to get all our friends and family on board, because we tend to be a very private community.

It’s not common for us to discuss any problems about our lives outside the confines of our home,” Vishal says.

“Even throughout the process, it was difficult for us to come out and discuss personal issues. We’ve been raised to care a lot about how the Indian community thinks of us. Initially, it was uncomfortable for us to open up, but by having our families involved, it gave a really great picture of our culture.”

While the family dynamics of multigenerational families who live together may surprise viewers, the show does a great job of getting rid of misconceptions people may have about Indian Americans and their lifestyles. Vishal believes that these misconceptions are often caused by not having enough representation of Indian Americans in mass media.

“I think with Family Karma, you see that Indian Americans do not fit under one specific mold. We are a blend of the two cultures and it’s not a perfect blend.

Some may be considered more ‘Indian’ while others are more ‘Westernized,’ and both are perfectly okay and should be embraced.”

Being able to share his life with viewers has been a positive experience for Vishal, but it’s had its fair share of challenges, too.

Clockwise from top left – Vishal volunteering with “Take Steps,” a walk for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation; Vishal on the set of Family Karma.

“It’s been wonderful to have so many people reach out who are able to relate to one of our many stories. We had many ‘taboo’ topics come out in the open, which has been a big challenge.

We’ve had issues related to divorce, being gay in the Indian community, and even freezing your eggs. For myself, I spoke about having Crohn’s Disease and showed problems in my relationships. It wasn’t always easy, but by being open and sharing these struggles, we’ve been able to both help people going through similar issues and simultaneously entertain our viewers.”

Overall, Vishal is grateful for the opportunity to share his life on TV. He’s also grateful for his time at Palmer Trinity School and the experiences he’s had there (like cheerleading at Powder Puff games and getting to hear Janet Reno speak), which helped shape him into the person he is today.

“I made great friends at PTS and had excellent, supportive teachers. Palmer Trinity School instilled core values that I hold dear, which are service and gratitude.” Vishal applies these values by dedicating much of his free time to community outreach and service with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation whose mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by the disease.

As for future goals, Vishal hopes to get to do 10 more seasons of Family Karma, and most importantly, marry his longtime fiance, Richa, soon.

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ALUMNI NEWS in Geneva, where I help implement projects in the field and make sure their impact and progress are properly reported and measured. I also develop awareness campaigns related to youth, diaspora, climate migration, and other important topics. Being a focal point for project monitoring and development, I have the opportunity to propose ideas on how to improve projects in the field and ensure their effectiveness and sustainability in the future. Some of the projects I support involve helping young migrants with entrepreneurship training in Dominica, building the capacity of government stakeholders to combat human trafficking in Brazil, and installing a 3-D printing and innovation laboratory for return migrants in Djibouti.

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Chris Ferreira is the External Affairs Advisor at FPL, where he helps educate the public about the company’s green initiatives and the expansion of solar panel plants throughout Florida.

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Anabel Danon writes “I graduated from Dickinson College in 2018 as a Spanish major and History minor. After college, I worked as an English teacher in Quito, Ecuador, which led to my most recent position as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Panama.”

Stephanie Montoya-Redlich moved to Washington D.C. after graduating from the University of Virginia in 2019 with a double major in Media Studies and Women, Gender, and Sexuality.

She currently works at GEICO in their marketing department.

So far, her job has allowed her

Sarah Medina

THIS PAST NOVEMBER, our Moms and Dads of Grads Committee—made up of parents of PTS Alumni—got together to assemble care packages for our Class of 2019 Alumni! Designed to bring a smile to their faces, these packages included snacks, Alumni memorabilia, notes from current PTS students, and more. Thanks to all who came out and made these thoughtful gifts possible.

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Sarah Medina writes “My first year at University of Miami School of Law has been extremely rewarding and challenging. I am grateful to be back in Miami for my law school experience and surrounded by family, friends, and the amazing Palmer Trinity community.”

From top — Andrea Ortiz; Anabel Danon; Sarah Medina.

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ALUMNI BOARD and CLASS AGENTS

THANK YOU TO THIS YEAR’S ALUMNI BOARD AND CLASS AGENTS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY. Mason Harris ‘89, President

Samantha (Evans) Moore ‘06

Douglas Rothfeldt ‘10

Brian Gershen ‘89, Vice President

Lauren E. Franklin ‘08

Kevin Russo ‘85

Evans (Dunwody) Crews ‘91, Secretary

Ryan Jurney ‘04

Michele (Baker) Benesch ‘89

Gilad Lang ‘97

Charles Baumberger, Jr. ‘94

Holly (Lee) Zawyer ‘97

Andrew Bennett ‘95

Thomas Magenheimer ‘78

Lynley (Walker) Ciorobea ‘96

Andre Carbonell ‘05

Anne Beaumont (Nichols) Neithardt ‘95

Nathan Zeder ‘98

Tamara (Rutter) Walsh ‘02 Paula (Vizcarra) Woll ‘09

THANK YOU TO OUR ALUMNI LEADERSHIP CIRCLE DONORS WHO GENEROUSLY CONTRIBUTED $2,000 OR MORE TO SUPPORT THE FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND PROGRAMS AT PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL. Mrs. Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Mr. Andre Carbonell ‘05 Mr. Jon Greenwell ‘79 and Mrs. Mary (Eldredge) Greenwell ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Haggard ‘88 Ms. Soozie Klock ‘00

Mrs. Elizabeth (Lane) Bacardi ‘93 Mr. Douglas Rothfeldt ‘10 Mrs. Province “Boo” (Park) Zamek ‘90* Mr. Nathan Zeder ‘98 SUMMER 2020

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Alumni Legacy Breakfast

PALMER TRINIT Y SCHOOL is an institution rooted in rich traditions and history—and this past October, we celebrated that history with a special breakfast for our PTS Alumni Legacy Families. During this gathering, Alumni parents relived their favorite memories from their time at Palmer, Trinity, or Palmer Trinity School, and shared the traditions and values they learned while there that they now teach their own children.

Thank you to all of our Alumni Legacy Families for keeping the PTS spirit alive and well at home!

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Alumni Games

OVER THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, Alumni from a range of graduation years returned to their alma mater to play against their former classmates in fun-filled soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and kickball tournaments. For some, this was a long-awaited reunion—while for others, it was another excuse to get together with forever friends. We would like to thank all Alumni who participated, and especially Adrian Foley ‘02 and Ryan Jurney ‘04, who supplied t-shirts and water bottles for the special day.

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Alumni Heroes on the Front Lines WE WANT TO THANK all Alumni in the medical field who are currently working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep the rest of us safe. Your dedication to your communities inspires us.

You are our heroes.

From left to right, row 1 — Adam Nader ‘03; Alexis Zeta Reeves ‘02; Amber (Antonopoulos) Sanchez ‘02; Ashley (Kalbac) Barrios ‘12. Row 2 — Britney (Kalbac) Schafer ‘07; Clare Murray ‘07; Erica Rodriguez ‘09; Jessica Salgado ‘12. Row 3 — Tyler Kalbac ‘10; Margaret (Cookson) Houser ‘10; Stacie (Larco) Cooper ‘96; Rachel (Ferguson-Brown) Pavone ‘02; Lauren (Adamo) Bross ‘08. Row 4 — Julie (Davis) Lietaert ‘05; Rashard Scipio ‘05; Shirin Razdan ‘11; Nina (Colon) St. Germain ‘08.

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Alumni Reunions

WE LOVE ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND! On February 29, Palmer Trinity School Alumni came together to celebrate their reunion and honor graduates from the Classes of 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015. This fun-filled celebration started with the 20th-Annual International Festival, and later that night, moved on to cocktails at Racket in Wynwood, where Alumni got to reminisce about old memories while making new ones.

Of course, this event would not have been possible without the Reunion committee members who helped organize the festivities, including: Janelle Gonzalez ‘15, Keenan Rodriguez ‘15, Doug Rothfeldt ‘10, Camila Aime ‘10, Robert Moore ‘05, Olee Fowler ‘05, Cindy (Kohn-Cybulkiev) Gonzalez ‘05, Maria Boria ‘05, Soozie Klock ‘00, and Sarah Hanners ‘00.

Unfortunately, a reunion of Palmer Pirates Alumni who graduated in the 1970s and 1980s was planned for March 2020, but it had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Special thanks to the Reunion committee members—Jan (Risi) Field ‘77, Allison Cohen ‘76, Jeff Greenwell ‘75, Helene Hollub ‘76, Andy Hessen ‘76, Tom Magenheimer ‘78, Laurence Moser ‘80, Hart Baur ‘82, Suyain George ‘84, Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85, Kevin Russo ‘85, Edna (Sturge) Furst ‘86, Ron Vigdor ‘87, Elena (Essen) Baur ‘88, and Mason Harris ‘89—who spent so much time planning the event. We look forward to hosting it as soon as possible!

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ANDREA ORTIZ ALUMNI PROFILE

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WHEN ASKED WHAT ADVICE SHE WOULD GIVE STUDENTS TODAY, ANDREA ORTIZ ‘12 SAID:

Don’t worry about finding the ‘right’ job, salary, or school. Worry about finding your passion!”

And in all aspects of her life, Andrea has striven to do just that.

Born in Mexico City and raised as an immigrant in Miami, Andrea saw early on just how lucky she was to have a foot in two worlds, one in Mexico and another in Miami, when many immigrants in the United States could not.

She remembers traveling to rural Comitan de Dominguez, Mexico to visit her grandmother as a

child, where she would connect with friends and family who didn’t have the opportunity to get a college education, and instead married young and never left. At the same time, Andrea knew that (as an American with privilege, even if her family worked hard to earn it) she had endless opportunities within reach—like being able to graduate from Harvard University and benefit from the connections it provided.

As friends who were undocumented immigrants struggled to get a driver’s license, let alone go to college, Andrea saw firsthand how broken current systems meant to support those communities actually were.

Knowing this, she realized she needed to, in her own words, “use her privilege to fight injustice.”

So she did. Andrea is currently a staff member at the United Nations Migration Agency (IOM) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

For her, the real fight started as early as high school. Andrea

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dove into an Independent Study with Dr. Regalado, focusing on immigration policy in the US. She began working with lawyers at the University of Miami to understand everything she could about immigration law, all while balancing high school classes, Varsity Soccer and extensive community service, including the service trip to Nicaragua. Andrea was one of the first students to participate in a semester abroad program in Aix-en-Provence, France, where she was exposed to Model UN Club and visited the

Above, from left – PTS Soccer days, Graduating from Harvard, Making talaverna, Launching “Look Forward Give Back” Campaign.

UN Headquarters in Paris to sit on a human rights council. Her eyes had been opened to the world of public policy making, and once she came back to PTS, she eagerly started a Model UN Club of her own. Andrea graduated as Valedictorian of Palmer Trinity School and went on to study Social Studies, a rigorous social science program you can only find at Harvard, because she knew she wanted to have an interdisciplinary perspective on the world’s most important issues.

After graduating from Harvard, Andrea was one of only 470 Fulbright Scholars worldwide. Through that, she was given the opportunity to return to Mexico and conduct research about how gender affects return migration in five rural and indigenous communities. She interviewed women whose partners had been deported from the US (or in some cases, the women were deported themselves!) to understand the effects it had on their families.

As Andrea says, “When husbands are deported, women are forced to decide whether they should stay in the United States to raise the children alone or return to their rural towns.”

Andrea continued to work with an anthropologist to follow and study the challenges and struggles of 11 binational children from NYC whose families returned to Mexico when a parent was deported.

After her extensive research and work as a public policy analyst in Mexico, Andrea realized how complicated the migration system actually is. She wanted to do more to help those who are hurt by the system, so she went on to earn a Masters degree in Migration Studies from Oxford University.

After graduation, Andrea was offered an internship, followed by a job, by her current employer: the UN Migration Agency (IOM) Headquarters.

“I work with colleagues who implement projects in the field and make sure the impact and progress of those projects are properly reported and measured.

On top of that, I develop awareness campaigns about youth, diaspora, climate migration, and more,” says Andrea. “As I monitor and develop different projects, I have the opportunity to propose ideas about how they can be improved and ensure their effectiveness and sustainability in the future. Some of my projects include: supporting young migrants with entrepreneurship training in Dominica, helping government stakeholders combat human trafficking in Brazil, and installing a 3-D printing and innovation laboratory for return migrants in Djibouti.”

Of all her projects, the one she is most proud of is helping launch IOM’s Look Forward Give Back campaign. This awareness campaign empowers young people living abroad to support development in their countries of origin—for example, Colombians in Miami who return to Colombia to aid rural development initiatives for a few months.

More recently, IOM’s work has been focused on international COVID-19 responses and combating related xenophobia.

“At the end of the day, there are borders and people are crossing them. My goal is to develop systems and policies that help people cross in a way that would be beneficial to both sides, while protecting the human rights of those crossing. I firmly believe that, in the long run, more cooperation between countries can ensure migration is beneficial to all.”

Andrea is an exemplary Alumna of Palmer Trinity School who demonstrates all the qualities of a PTS graduate: she’s a global citizen, an ethical leader, an independent thinker, a problem solver, a critical listener and, last but not least, a passionate learner.

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Alumni Mentoring Program

By Alex Cartaya

THE GOAL OF THE PTS ALUMNI MENTORING PROGRAM is to connect current students and recent graduates with successful Alumni in different professions to help them learn, grow, and prepare for their future career(s). While we normally host a summer internship program, due to COVID-19, we were forced to cancel it. Thank you to all Alumni who served as guest speakers during the school year, as well as those who connected with students through Zoom to mentor them both individually and as a group.

Dax Tejera ‘03 zooming with students about reporting the pandemic; Doug Rothfeldt ‘10 mentoring the Investment Club; Richard Befeler ‘10, on a Zoom with the AP Computer Science classes; Jordan DeWitt ‘11 mentoring PTS students about the Fairchild Tropical Garden “Growing Beyond Earth” project with NASA; Annabel Danon ‘14 and Duncan Stoner ‘18 Zooming with religion classes about choosing a life of service.

Reaching to the Stars and Beyond

By Ashley Valentin

VICTORIA GARCIA ‘01 has striven not only to overcome her own obstacles, but to inspire others to do the same. An incredibly impressive woman, Victoria is Lead Systems Engineer at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama—and she earned that prestigious title while profoundly deaf.

Understanding her circumstances were uniquely challenging, Victoria has made it her mission to remind people that, if they work for it, they can make their wildest dreams come true. For that reason, she chose to come back to Palmer Trinity School and speak to our students. During her presentation, Victoria spoke honestly about how her hearing impairment caused a hindrance when she was looking for jobs, from interviewing for positions all the way to communicating at work. Nevertheless, she persisted, and Victoria ultimately landed her dream job at NASA. The lesson she pressed upon our students? Keep pushing through their obstacles, and always, ALWAYS reach for the stars.

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Zoom Reunions

DURING QUARANTINE, ALUMNI HAD THE OPPORTUNITY to connect with one another, virtually, through Zoom.

During this time of isolation, it’s more important than ever to keep in touch with friends—and graduates from the Classes of 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2017 did just that. We challenge you to reach out to a high school friend you haven’t spoken to in awhile and continue those cherished friendships that began years ago.

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Row 2 — Kelly Malloy; Melissa Cuellar; Stephanie Montoya.

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to attend really great events, including the World Series Parade and Daytona 500! She’s looking forward to exploring D.C. and seeing what the city has to offer.

Kelly Malloy writes, “I was elected President of the Intellectual Property Law Society at University of Miami School of Law and I will be sworn in as Executive Board Secretary of the Miami Law Student Bar Association, our school’s governing body, and conclude my incredibly rewarding Senate term. I also got tapped into the Society of Bar & Gavel at Miami Law! Finally, I accepted an offer of employment from Malloy & Malloy, P.L., where I will spend my summer clerkship working alongside my amazing family and learning about intellectual property law.”

Keenan Rodriguez recently graduated from the University of Miami with a Master’s in Business Administration. He is looking for a career in project

management, specifically within the technology industry as well as the supply chain system. On the side, he is still working hard as a DJ and hosting Instagram live-streams to help bring people together through music.

Melissa Cuellar is pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) at Columbia University hoping to specialize in Health, Mental Health & Disabilities.

She is interested in improving and maintaining the well-being of individuals, groups, and families through counseling and crisis intervention.

Hannah Forristall is currently on her way to becoming a doctor as she is currently enrolled at FIU medical school. She is currently interested in the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology.

Sam Waldman graduated from SMU and is currently working at a family’s practice office outside of Washington D.C. She is also going back to school to get her nursing license.

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From left to right, row 1 — Emma Schwartz; Carolina Maller; Alyssa Levy. Row 2 — Catherine Dos Santos Alves; Emily Kalbac; Curt Lary; John Malloy.

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Emma Schwartz writes, “I spent last summer at Sephora America’s headquarters in San Francisco. As an intern within the Omnichannel Innovation department, I assisted with the creation and execution of customer experiences for every client that walks in a store or visits the Sephora website.

From developing new makeover services to piloting digital systems for store employees, I was able to directly impact my team’ s future strategy and gain mentors that are some of the best strategists within the cosmetics industry.”

Emily Kalbac and Austin Cannon, PTS high school sweethearts, are proud to announce their engagement.

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Carolina Maller writes “I have just been hired as a research associate at the Miller School of Medicine for this coming summer to work on a project entitled “Risk and Resiliency in the Early Childhood Community in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic.”

The goals of the project are to focus on the consequences on the psychosocial wellbeing of people in at-risk communities during the COVID-19 pandemic by obtaining input on community needs as the pandemic evolves and developing and disseminating an Online Toolkit & Resource Hub to address needs of parents and teachers of young children in Miami-Dade County.”

Alyssa Levy will be attending medical school in the fall at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Catherine Dos Santos Alves is a recent graduate of the University of Florida’s Class of

2020. At UF she was involved with Alpha Phi Omega Coed Community Service Fraternity, Bridges Minority Outreach Program, and the UF Hispanic Student Association, UF Hispanic Heritage Month, and served as Executive Director of Hispanic-Latinx Student Assembly.

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Curt Lary was featured on PBS, on the TV show “Inventure Prize,” where he was invited to pitch an automated overhead food delivery system for restaurants that he developed as a student at Georgia Tech.

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John Malloy, who was valedictorian of the PTS Class of 2019, moved to Boston, MA to go to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and study Mechanical Engineering. He was selected as a Physics teaching assistant and accepted a prestigious summer internship in Tel Aviv, Israel. Outside of the classroom, he plays wide receiver on the MIT football team and joined MIT’s chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon (DKE) fraternity, where he has made many new friends. He looks forward to living in the DKE house next year.

Thank you to all those who have generously donated to the

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LEFT View of Trinity Chapel, completion date December 2020; RIGHT View of Student Life Wing, groundbreaking August 2020

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Alumni Awards Ceremony

ATH LE TIC H A LL O F FA M E I N DUCTE ES Sarah Medina ‘14: Soccer Sarah Medina ‘14 started playing soccer on her brother’s team when she was only four years old.

She continued because of her competitive nature and her desire to play against her brother. As she got older and played on her own team, soccer really began to make sense to her. By the time Sarah started at Palmer Trinity School, she had developed into a star player. During her time at PTS, Sarah managed to break several school records. To this day, Sarah holds the school record for “Most Goals in a Game” (7), “Most Goals in a Season” (52), and “Most Goals in a Career” (148!). After graduating as a Falcon, Sarah went on to play Division I soccer at Wake Forest University. During her time at Wake Forest, she started in 41 of the 72 games she played in, and her team competed in both the NCAA Sweet 16 and the ACC Tournament.

In 2017, Sarah graduated from Wake Forest with a Bachelor’s degree in English and returned to Miami to apply to Law School and coach soccer. Sarah coached the Middle School team at PTS and just started law school at the University of Miami School of Law last fall. Sarah plans to continue coaching for fun and to honor her coaches, friends, teachers, and, most importantly, her family, who helped her along the way.

Brandon Rose ‘05: Basketball Brandon Rose ‘05 was a member of the Palmer Trinity School Boys Varsity Basketball Team from 2002 to 2005. In his senior year, Brandon was a team captain and helped lead that team to the “Final Four,” which had never happened before or since in Palmer Trinity School history. Brandon led his team in steals (2.2 per game) and was second in scoring (15 points per game), all while shooting an astounding 66.9% from the field.

He was also second in assists (2.6 per game) and rebounding (7 per

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game). Brandon was Second Team All-Dade, a Miami-Dade All-Star, a Coaches Award Winner, and ranked in the Top 300 Players in Florida.

Most importantly, as his coach Carl Rachelson said about him, “Brandon was the smartest player on the team and nobody spread the love for others more than he did. He was beloved on and off the court, always competing, never quitting, and never discouraging others.” In addition to his athletic accolades, Brandon was a scholar athlete (graduating in the top ten of his class!) a Peer Counselor, and a member of the PTS Honor Council, all of which earned him a spot at Yale University. During his sophomore year at Yale, Brandon became the Men’s Varsity Basketball team manager. After building a rapport with the coaches and team members, the coaches, with the vote of each player on the team, decided to offer Brandon a spot on the team during his senior year. Brandon graduated from Yale cum laude and went on to the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he continued to play basketball in intramural leagues. Now, as a successful attorney, Brandon still loves to play ball with his former PTS teammates and lifelong friends.

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Carlos Gonzalez ‘97 Carlos Gonzalez ‘97 transferred to Palmer Trinity School as a senior in the fall of 1996. “Gonzo,” as he was lovingly referred to by his new classmates, had an immediate impact on the Palmer Trinity School community. He started on the PTS Varsity Football team, playing both offense and defense.

Carlos was also an accomplished wrestler, making it to the State Semifinals in his weight class. He was named “Athlete of the Year” and earned academic distinction as a member of the National

Honor Society. He knew the value of service and led by example with his involvement in multiple organizations, including Key Club. Carlos was loved

and admired by his classmates, proven by their voting him both Homecoming King and “Best All-Around.” His legacy of integrity, kindness, and love will

continue to inspire future generations at Palmer Trinity School. Carlos was a son, a brother, an uncle, a husband, a father, and a friend to all that knew him.

H E A D O F SC H OO L’S A LU M N I AWA RD Victoria Garcia ‘01

the International Space Station within a couple of years. As Vicky says, “hard work and persistence are key to achieving your dreams.” In her personal life, Vicky has a three-year-old son named Luca, who is the absolute joy of her life.

is a founding member of the Alumni Board and is currently serving his sixth year on the Board. Andrew explains, “I stay involved because I love the school.

It is a special place that is unique and distinct from other schools in the Miami area. Despite massive changes in facilities and administration, there is something intangible (the ‘special sauce,’ as I like to call it) that does not change. It gave me a home and a family, and I feel I have a duty to stay involved and be an ambassador of the school.”

During her time at Palmer Trinity School, Victoria “Vicky” Garcia ‘01 excelled in the classroom, on the field as a soccer player, and as a leader for her peers. During her junior year, she earned the University of Miami Book Award, which was given to juniors who exhibit outstanding leadership and academic excellence. As a senior, she received the Nathan Young Award and the medallion for Physics Honors. After graduating from Palmer Trinity School in 2001, Vicky earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2005 and interned at Kennedy Space Center/NASA that same summer.

Vicky went on to earn a Master of Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and became one of only a few women to join the team of engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center/NASA in 2008. What makes Vicky’s story extraordinary is that she has been able to accomplish all this, despite the fact that she was born profoundly deaf. Vicky never let her impairment stop her from achieving anything she wanted. She learned to read lips at an early age and worked extra hard to excel in school.

She turned her love of problem-solving into a career as a NASA engineer. For most of the past eight years, she worked on the newest rocket, Space Launch System. Recently, she started a new role as Lead Systems Engineer for an Environmental Control and Life Support Systems project that will be installed on

FO U N DE RS’ A LU M N I AWA RD Andrew Bennett ‘95 During his time at Palmer Trinity School, Andrew Bennett ‘95 was a model student, one involved in athletics, travel, Honor Council, Key Club, and Student Government. After PTS, Andrew went on to graduate from FSU in 1999 and returned to Miami to work as a substitute teacher and coach at Palmer Trinity School before going to grad school. During that year, he lived with two other teachers and met his wife, who was also working at PTS. After finishing grad school, getting married in 2002, having their oldest daughter, Sofia (who is now an eighth grader at PTS), and receiving his CPA license, Andrew and his family moved to El Salvador, where he worked for an international accounting firm. While in El Salvador, their family welcomed their youngest daughter, Alexandra, who is now in fifth grade. After five years in Central America, Andrew and his family moved back to Miami in 2011, where Andrew worked for a series of companies in Miami’s increasingly vibrant start-up scene. When Andrew returned to Miami, he was once again drawn to PTS as an Alumni volunteer on Mr. Reynold’s Admissions Advisory Council. Andrew

TH E JA N M O RRISO N AWA RD Maria Vanegas On any given afternoon, you can find Maria Vanegas cheering in the stands for just about every sports team at PTS. On the field and in the classroom, Maria has been the #1 fan of so many students that have come through PTS. She pushes her students to excel both while they are at school and after graduation. Because of the genuine care that she gives her students, she forms lifelong relationships with them. Maria has watched so many PTS Alumni grow into mature adults and continues to be a mentor to them as they get married and have children of their own. Maria also led the service trip to Nicaragua for over eight years, where she takes about 120 students to build homes for underprivileged families in the area. As a teacher, former coach, and lead advisor, Maria has been mentoring young adults at PTS for 21 years and plans to continue doing so until she retires.

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