Paul VI Panther Tracks Spring 2016

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Beyond

SPRING 2016

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Dan Kochis

Tom Opfer ’96

Don La Velle

Margaret Latessa

Kate Grimm Andreottola ’94

Principal

Director of Guidance

Dean of Academics

Chief Financial Officer

Dean of Faculty

Director of Advancement

Because of you, we are grateful.

Eileen Hanley

Billy Emerson

As another school year comes to a close, we invite you to support the PVI Annual Fund.

Patrick McGroarty

Eileen Kiley Curren ’98

Your tax–deductible contribution provides

Director of Admissions & Student Life Director of Operations & Dean of Students

Rev. Michael J.R. Kelly School Chaplain

Athletic Director

Director of Communications

Annie Desmarais ‘08

Associate Director of Alumni Relations

Need based financial aid and academic scholarships Professional development opportunities for faculty and staff Technology upgrades

SCHO O L B O AR D O F P V I 2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 Mr. Matthew Reynolds, President Tom McLean, Vice President Mr. Ken Coan, Secretary Mrs. Virginia Colwell, Executive Officer Mr. Bob Quartuccio, Diocesan School Finance Officer Rev. Michael J.R. Kelly Mr. Jerry Bozek Mr. Michael Connors Mr. Donald Ditko

Mr. Steve Elena ‘93 Mr. John Emery Mrs. Lori Freeman Mrs. Eileen Hanley Rev. Donald Heet Mrs. Cheryl Kijewski Mr. Donald La Velle Mrs. Donna Mock Mr. Jamie Saylor ‘89 Mr. Robert J. Smith Mrs. Joan Wang Mrs. Nancy Woodley

OU R M IS S IO N The mission of Paul VI Catholic High School is to provide an excellent Catholic education to young men and women by affording them the means to achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales. Paul VI Catholic High School is committed to graduating responsible, moral, service oriented young adults who will continue to “grow in grace and wisdom.”

Support for Options, the Academic Center for Excellence, the DeSales Learning Center Greatest needs of the school On behalf of all the students, faculty and staff, thank you for your support of PVI’s commitment to helping our students “Grow in Grace and Wisdom.”

Please visit www.paulvi.net/donate Designations for Paul VI: Combined Federal Campaign #95839 United Way #8336 Paul VI Catholic High School is a charitable, tax exempt organization pursuant to section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.

INSIDE PANTHER TRACKS School News Athletics News

2–8 9–11

Alumni Spotlights

12–19

Meet the School Board

20–21

Alumni Updates and Events

22–25

Weddings 26–27 In Memoriam

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P RINC IPA L’S L E TT E R Vision can be defined in numerous ways: “a thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination; the act or power of imagination; mode of seeing or conceiving unusual discernment or foresight.”

When I think of one’s personal vision, I think of what will bring me to the goals I have set – a road map that will guide me in a direction of growth. I anticipate the journey that will challenge me, with a promise of unexpected discoveries along the way. So did the people who followed their passions and share their stories in this issue of Panther Tracks: •

Alumni near and far who step out of self and into service, turn challenge into opportunity, and build for the future

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A high level view of the new Loudoun campus from Doug Gehley of VMDO Architects

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The volunteer leaders of the Paul VI Catholic High School Board, who set the school’s direction for the future and push us to continue to strive for excellence

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Alumni who probably never imagined that they would return to the halls of PVI as the parent of a PVI student (Or that they would be sharing many of the same experiences. Oh, the stories they can tell…or maybe not want to share with their children!)

When they founded Paul VI, the Oblates had a vision of what PVI could become – and through their guidance, Salesian Spirituality permeates the building through actions. The Oblates shaped us into a faith community where we celebrate our oneness. This is the foundation of PVI and the future of PVI. Whether school and sports news or alumni spotlights and updates, vision is working beneath the surface of everything we do at PVI. It is our road map that helps us reach our goals. How lovely to have our vision powered by passion!

Virginia Colwell, Principal

P.S. In June, the first graduating class of Paul VI, the Class of 1986, celebrates their 30 year reunion. This is a special group. They created the traditions and set the stage for classes to follow. The parents had faith in PVI and the students made history. Thank you, Class of ’86, for your vision. Your legacy continues every day at PVI. PA U L V I C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L

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with Doug Gehley of VMDO Architects, Project Manager/Architect for PVI Relocation Q: As a graduate of O’Connell, you are a

product of a Catholic education. How does that impact the work you do with a project like PVI?

A: I believe the fact that I have a background

in the Catholic education system, and in the Arlington Diocese, has been a big help in understanding what the feelings of the Diocese, Principal Colwell, the teachers and students are when I’ve talked to them one– on–one or in groups. A few people on our design team have experience with Catholic education; however, my 12 years combined at St. James in Falls Church and then at Bishop O’Connell make it easy to relate to those we’ve interviewed at the school.

We at VMDO are education specialists; we focus on education projects, both K–12 and higher education facilities, designing both public and private schools. This is the first Catholic high school VMDO has designed.

However, I personally have been working with the diocese on the renovations at Bishop O’Connell for the last 4–5 years, first the athletic fields renovations and then the science classrooms. I knew the processes at the Diocese, the ins and outs of what they expected and how they operated. It’s a little different than how the county school systems operate. The diocese doesn’t build a new school very often, so it has been a learning experience for the both of us.

But getting back to the question…yes, I had flashbacks to my days at O’Connell during class, having Mass in the auditorium, camaraderie on the track team and of the principal calling us into his office because our sideburns were getting a little too long. It has brought back some wonderful memories and reminded me of the strong academic background and Catholic standards that have stayed with me throughout my life experiences.

Q: In the time you have spent talking to

various constituencies at PVI so far, what have you learned?

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Paul VI and New happy PaultoVI SitetoComparison be going a new school that A: Last Current fall, when I found out that our firm would have larger classrooms, 21st century was selected to interview for the project, I came to the first home football game to observe the students during pre–game activities and see if I could get a feel for the school. Staying incognito, I went around asking students, teachers and parents about the upcoming relocation of the school and how they felt. When I asked, “What would you like to take with you to the new school?” one student replied, “Absolutely nothing. Just my Panther pride.” One teacher paused at the question and then said, “I want to make sure we take our spirit, the spirit that surrounds everything we do here. That has to go with us.” When I heard those answers I knew right then and there that PVI was a special place, before I even stepped one foot into the building.

When I started the programming phase interviews with faculty, staff and students, there were mixed emotions from the faculty – mostly excitement about getting a new environment, some apprehension about moving out of Fairfax, some sadness about leaving the only PVI home they have ever known. On the student side, they were totally

technology and, hopefully, lots more glass to bring in natural light. Although they were looking forward to the new building, I was surprised at how attached the students and faculty were to the current one. I realized that it wasn’t really the bricks and mortar, narrow halls and the too–little or too–much heat in the classrooms they liked. It was the spirit of the place, the warmth and welcoming feel that they got when they walked through the doors in the morning or felt in the hallways during the day that they loved, and where they received love back. That’s what I heard over the three months of interviews, and I felt that more and more every time I came back into the school.

Q: The PVI community helped to turn the

current building into something really special.

How do you see the community shaping the new building?

The school community has done a good job of maximizing the best use of the space. The current building is old and getting harder and harder to maintain. You have done a

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wonderful job of making it your academic home. The most important step in any design process is at the very beginning, what we call the Programming Phase. This is when we take the time to find out everything we can about the teachers, students, curriculum, daily life, after school life, relationships to the community, best practices, goals and dreams.

Over a 96 day period we conducted 40 meetings with over 138 people to help understand what makes PVI tick. We wanted to know the daily operations and who thought what about how the school was working. That contribution was the most important part of the design process, because we need to get it right at the very beginning, before we lend pencil to paper (or mouse to screen these days). We will continue to review the updated drawings with the staff and department leaders as the design moves forward and is completed by January of 2017. We want to get it right.

Q: How do you strike a balance between honoring tradition and creating something new?

A: We are working with PVI’s Legacy

Committee and Mrs. Colwell to identify those physical items that should have a place in the new school. The original list was long; so much so that we would have to design a “museum wing” to hold everything! The traditions at PVI can carry over as long as the design team knows about them and makes sure that the architecture provides for them. Our job as designers is to make sure that every opportunity is there to continue the traditions, the identifiers that you would like to see. We will have to work creatively to design spaces that commemorate the origins of PVI and the emotions that naturally go along with it.

At the same time, we want the building to have a new, modern and timeless feel for everyone who comes to teach and learn there. Understanding where you came from is as important as knowing where you want to go.

Q: What other projects have you

seen that are similar to PVI’s, building something new when so much pride exists in the beauty of the old?

A: This happens all the time while working

on school projects, in every county in every state. Change is hard, but in the end change is what keeps us alive and moving in the next best direction that God intended for us. The students and faculty will have as much pride in the new environment as they did in the old school. Panther pride won’t die, it’s just moving to a new home.

Q: What are you most excited about in building a new campus for PVI?

A: The most exciting part of the move is

going from a 15 acre, cramped site with few amenities to a 68 acre site where we are creating a college preparatory campus.

The master plan calls for an academic zone towards the front of the site, closest to Braddock Road; an athletic wing and stadium zone in the middle with a bridge to academics; and an athletic field zone in the back third of the site with baseball, softball and tennis courts. Once the master plan is completed the students will never have to leave the site for practice. There are also plans for future construction to accommodate growth.

The site will have a natural beauty. There are protected wetland “fingers” that spread through the center of the site. Our plans use

“Understanding where you came from is as important as knowing where you want to go.”

these zones to create vistas to tree preserves, outdoor amphitheaters and courtyards.

A walking path will be created on the perimeter of the site that can act as part of a cross–country course or just a pleasant walking and meditation path that will be over a mile in length. Being able to have the PVI community and all their activities in one location, without having to get in cars or buses to travel off site, will be a big plus for the school.

Q: How would you sum up the vision for the new building?

A: The mission of Paul VI Catholic High

School will remain the same: to provide an excellent Catholic education to young men and women by affording them the means to achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales. The new building will continue to inspire and challenge each student in personal classroom settings, while giving them an expanded sense of place and enlightenment that has all the elements of the finest college preparatory schools in the region.

With the aid of visioning exercises conducted over a series of regular meetings, the following vision statement has been authored by the Building Committee and will be the touchstone for all decision–making in the continued design process of the project.

The Building Committee is committed to creating a home where Paul VI Catholic High School will excel as a strong Catholic academic community. That home will be an environment that will enable the school to continue its tradition of instilling Catholic values, promoting academic excellence, and inspiring a spirit of service. It will be a facility whose aesthetic beauty inspires appreciation for the gift of God’s creation and enables the students to fulfill their potential in body, mind and soul.

Doug Gehley, VMDO Architects

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SHARK TANK COMES TO PVI

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Course to be offered next school year Beginning with the 2016–2017 school year, Paul VI will be offering “Entrepreneurship & Innovation,” an elective course which will be offered to rising juniors and seniors.

The course, which requires no prerequisites, will prepare students to carry out the entrepreneurial process and to experience the entrepreneurial spirit.

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he impetus behind the development of this new course came from PVI’s strategic plan, which includes the focus on developing courses that motivate students in areas that they are truly passionate about, further accelerate the development of 21st century student skills, and better prepare students for college.

“More and more frequently, college admissions officers are telling me that they seek prospective students who not only have great academic transcripts, but also ones that have valuable experiential learning experiences during high school.

This new course will help distinguish students and prepare them for college and future careers,” said Lonnell Battle, PVI’s College and Career Specialist.

The course curriculum will cover both the business knowledge and personal skills necessary to become a successful 21st century entrepreneur.

More specifically, the basics of marketing, finance, business law, and human resources will be covered, as well as the analysis of demographic, cultural, and economic trends in the world today.

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The course will also addresses the personal skills required for successful entrepreneurs, including creativity, flexibility, leadership, management, communication skills, collaboration, and problem solving. Students will explore and discover their own potential as future entrepreneurs and learn from other entrepreneurs via guest speakers, media, and selected readings.

Additionally, students will work in teams to research and develop an original product or idea, including the related preparation of the business case to launch it.

“Shark Tank comes to PVI!” quipped Steve Latter, a 16–year teaching veteran and former CFO, who has volunteered to develop and teach the course.

“Our Entrepreneurship & Innovation course will certainly help feed the passions of many of our students, further accelerate the development of their personal skills, and provide one other way to differentiate PVI students to colleges and universities,” added Principal Ginny Colwell.

“Our Entrepreneurship & Innovation course will certainly help feed the passions of many of our students, further accelerate the development of their personal skills, and provide one other way to differentiate PVI students to colleges and universities.”

– Ginny Colwell

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Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage Inspires

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rom February 11–19, fourteen PVI students and eight chaperones embarked on a nine day pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi.

Over the course of the trip, the pilgrims experienced first–hand a wide array of history and beauty of the Catholic Church. In addition to attending Mass at St. Peter’s and visiting the Vatican several times, the group visited a plethora of beautiful churches, including Saint Mary Major, Saint Praxedes, St. Paul Outside the Walls, St. Mary’s in Trastevere, House of St. Benedict, Saint Cecilia, Saint Mary Above Minerva, St. Ignatius of Loyola, and St. John Lateran.

The group also had the opportunity to see a few traditional tourist sites like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. They also enjoyed exploring a different neighborhood each night to get gelato.

The group also had the once–in–a–lifetime experience of getting to be in the close presence of Pope Francis. Pope Francis was in Mexico for the majority of the group’s pilgrimage, but as is his tradition on his return to Rome, he went to pray at St. Mary Major. The PVI pilgrims were given this piece of information and were at St. Mary Major at the right time to see Pope Francis in this intimate setting.

“The pilgrimage had a huge impact on my spiritual life and it is an experience I will cherish for the rest of my life,” sophomore Waverleigh Jenkins said.

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Student Snapshots

Junior Eliana Uriona was awarded the 2016 Bertie Green Junior Travel Award from the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH), an honor society for high school students studying Spanish or Portuguese. This national award is valued at over $3,000 and is awarded to only 24 students from over 2,400 SHH chapters across the U.S. In July, Eliana will be traveling to Ecuador with the other 23 winners.

Congratulations to senior Catherine Kuzma and junior Matthew Brown, members of PVI’s Model Judiciary club, for successfully arguing their case in front of the Virginia Supreme Court!

Congratulations to the PVI Choir members who were chosen and participated in All–District Choir in February. Those selected were Ji Soo, Ava Plante, Emily Fentress, Victor Perez–Sales, Stephen Artner, and Andrew Sugiyama. They are pictured with Mr. CJ Capen ’99, Choir Director.

Congratulations to the PVI Class of 2016 for earning 14.9 million dollars in college scholarship offers!

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Freshman Derek Kim qualified and participated in the 2016 All–District Band, after earning 2nd place at the All–District auditions.

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PVI Math Students Adding Up Achievements A Perfect Score Junior Landon Labuskes was recognized this year for earning a perfect score on his AP Calculus AB exam.

Labuskes not only received the top score of 5, but was one of only 12 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Calculus AB exam, receiving the maximum score on each portion of the test. Labuskes took the AP Calculus AB exam in spring 2015.

Congratulations to freshman Emma Hitchcock who won Best in Show and First Place in Earth and Environmental Science at the PVI Science Fair for her project The Fuel Problem. Emma is pictured with Mr. Tom Opfer ’96, Academic Dean, and Dr. Patrick Rozmajzl, Science Department Chair.

Junior Stephanie Neves organized a Stop Hunger Now Meal packing event in the PVI Cafeteria on March 11. Students were able to pack over 20,000 meals in an afternoon. These meals were sent to children in the Dominican Republic.

In addition to articles in the Washington Post, Loudoun Times Mirror, Arlington Catholic Herald and other press outlets, Landon was featured on a nationwide CBS This Morning piece. Even the White House took notice. President Obama tweeted his congratulations to Landon on February 11 and invited him to the White House Science Fair, which Landon attended on April 13.

Calculus Team Victorious at Mary Washington A team from Paul VI was victorious at the 10th Annual Calculus Tournament held at the University of Mary Washington on April 30. Members of the winning team “Pushing the Limits” were Landon Labuskes, Claire Rudden and Theresa Sheehan.

Math Club & Senior Math League Members of the PVI Math Club, Simon Lee, Thomas Sheehan, Landon Labuskes, Vernon Andrade, Ben Barrett, Brian Chung and Theresa Sheehan attended the Newton Math Competition in Washington DC in March.

The team of Simon Lee, Thomas Sheehan, and Landon Labuskes placed first.

Additionally, the PVI Senior Math League placed second in the state.

American Invitational Math Examination Vernon Andrade, Landon Labuskes, Simon Lee, and Thomas Sheehan qualified for the prestigious American Invitational Math Examination. Simon Lee also qualified for the Junior Mathematics Olympiad.

Members of the winning PVI Calculus Team – Theresa Sheehan, Claire Rudden and Landon Labuskes – are pictured with their teacher Mrs. Ann Watkins, as well as Jennifer Magee and Larry Lehman of the Mary Washington math department.

Thomas Sheehan, Simon Lee and Landon Labuskes placed first in the Newton Math Competition.

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A Vision Realized: The Growth and Success of Options Reflection by Leo Alonso, parent of Vivian Alonso, Options ’02 and Mason LIFE ’08, and Marisa Alonso Ahmadi ‘99

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he Paul VI Options program was founded by six families in 1998 for our children with intellectual disabilities. We wanted a better and more inclusive education in a caring, Catholic environment. Our vision and expectations at the time have been far exceeded, benefiting not only our children but the entire PVI community.

No one envisioned at the time the number of PVI graduates who would major in special education fields. No one envisioned we would have Options–like programs in three of our four Diocesan high schools, as well as within two elementary/middle schools, with two more coming on board in the fall.

February 11, 2017. Our vision has helped to create more abilities, self– esteem and independence in graduating Options students. However, there is much left to do to create employment opportunities so they can go out in the workforce, and provide support and housing so they can live on their own in the community.

The vision keeps growing! With continued support from our Diocesan families, together we will accomplish many more programs which were not envisioned on our list!

No one envisioned that eighteen years after its founding that the Options Assistant Director and teachers would all be graduates of PVI, including the Expanded Services teacher at O’Connell. No one envisioned an undergraduate program like GMU LIFE as a result of the success of Options.

No one envisioned Special Olympics tournaments, the famous Under the Lights soccer invitational and two Special Olympics dances We wanted a better and per year. This vision has more inclusive education now been developed in over 100 Catholic schools in a caring, Catholic and 250 universities in environment. Our vision the U.S. and expectations at

the time have been far Members of Porto 104 Order of Alhambra and exceeded, benefiting not Porto Charities have been only our children but the instrumental in this growth entire PVI community. by providing annual grants – Leo Alonso to all of these programs and others to improve the quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Since 1998, we have granted over $600,000 to PVI and over $1.8 million to our Diocesan programs. These funds were raised through the kindness and enthusiasm of our wonderful Bishop Paul S. Loverde and his support of the annual Special Kids/Special Needs second collections at local parishes in the Diocese of Arlington.

In order to accomplish even more, Porto 104/Porto Charities will be launching a new annual campaign, “Valentine Grants from the Heart,” with a ball on

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Porto Charities Generous Gift Impacts Many On February 13, Porto Charities generously “The PVI community is better because awarded Paul VI $17,500 for the Options of the Options program. Porto Charities program. With this gift, the PVI Options enables PVI to enhance Options while program can continue to grow as a model also serving the larger community for how inclusion can, and does, work in of people with developmental or Catholic schools. It will help nurture the maturation of inquisitive, creative, confident, intellectual disabilities. Thank you, and motivated students.

Porto Charities. We couldn’t do it

PVI OPTIONS:

without you.”

• 17 students are currently enrolled in Options.

• Over 225 PVI students serve as Peer Mentors.

• PVI hosts over 150 special needs athletes during the school year at various events.

• The Options teachers are all proud PVI alumni and parents of alumni.

– Chris Desmarais, Options Director

HALL O F FA M E

Hall of Fame Induction Honors Athletic Accomplishment and Contributions The Athletic and Advancement Office recently inducted fourteen alumni, coaches and community members into the PVI Athletic Hall of Fame. Each inductee was introduced and inducted by a person of their choice. The induction ceremony and dinner was held March 11 at the American Legion. The following night, all inductees were invited to PVI Baseball’s home opener and threw out a first pitch.

The following individuals were recognized for their achievements Ken Kuberski

Ed Zigo

EJ Thomas

Meg Ashley

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR inducted by Mary Barron ‘95

COMMUNITY STAR inducted by Tommy Zigo ‘09

SOFTBALL COACH inducted by Newt Wolf

SOCCER COACH inducted by Kent Ashley

Tom Worosz ‘88

Gigi Romero Grimm ‘93

Adam Prem ‘95

Kathleen Gallagher Dawson ‘98

WRESTLING inducted by Dick Alger

SOCCER, BASKETBALL inducted by Daniel Grimm ‘93

Susan Alexander Anderson ‘03

Alex Gregory ‘05

VOLLEYBALL, LACROSSE inducted by Jeff Nolan

SWIM & DIVE inducted by Colonel Joe Gesker

Will Naylor ‘05

BASEBALL inducted by Billy Emerson

BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, TRACK & FIELD inducted by Jeff Nolan

Alex Soltis ‘07

Erick Green ‘09

WRESTLING, FOOTBALL, TRACK & FIELD inducted by Mike Eastman

SOCCER inducted by Meg Ashley

Dan Matheny ‘06

FOOTBALL, WRESTLING, TRACK & FIELD inducted by Pat McGroarty

BASKETBALL inducted by Glenn Farello at the DeMatha/PVI basketball game

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By the Numbers...

Winter Sports Wrap-Up

In the past 5½ years, Paul VI has captured:

• The CHEERLEADING SQUAD reached new levels of excellence while displaying their outstanding spirit and athletic talent all winter. Entering their first competitions in years, the cheerleaders took 2nd Place at the Cardinal Winter Blast and captured First Place at both the Cheerstarz Classic in Maryland and the River City Championship in Richmond.

• The DANCE TEAM showcased their precision routines top throughout the winter season. The team finished in the three for “Pom” in the East Coast Regional and performed well at the highly competitive national dance competition Orlando, Florida.

boasted three conference individual runner–ups, one state s at champion, two State runner–ups, and two All–American National Preps.

l • The INDOOR TRACK TEAM placed in the top half of severa winter meets, with several individual place winners. The res hard work and experience during the winter meets prepa many track athletes and others for the spring season.

• The ICE HOCKE Y TEAM skated their way to a solid season, finishing with a 7–4 record. Five players logged 20 or or more points on the season and four players scored eight more goals. and • SWIM & DIVE finished in the upper half of the WMPSSDL the VISAA for both boys and girls. Along the way, the boys and girls placed highly in multiple invitational meets. t • BOYS BASKETBALL played a very competitive schedule agains ll many nationally ranked opponents finishing with an overa

record of 20–14. The Panthers reached the VISAA State final nts for the fourth time in five years, falling in the final mome the of the championship game. PVI was also invited back to prestigious Alhambra tournament.

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WCAC titles (Girls Tennis, Baseball, Boys Basketball, Golf, Girls Basketball)

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VISAA State crowns (Boys Soccer, Baseball, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball)

14 “non–league” championships

(Cross Country, Track & Field, Boys Volleyball, Dance, Cheerleading)

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• The WRESTLING TEAM continued their strong tradition of success, finishing 5th in the WCAC (conference), and 3rd in the VISAA (state). Along the way, the Panther grapplers

• GIRLS BASKETBALL (see feature story)

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Of the 1,000 students at PVI: 600+ play at least one sport, over 300 play two or more Over 60% of PVI winter student–athletes received a Scholar Athlete Award for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the season Nearly 50% of the Honor Roll (3.5 GPA) and the Principal’s Honor Roll (4.0) was comprised of winter student–athletes

Of PVI’s 19 Head Coaches and Athletic Director: 11 are also faculty/staff 4

are alumni

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act as the head coach of two different teams

11 have coached at Paul VI for 10 or more years 11 have been named Conference and/or State “Coach of the Year” during their coaching careers

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r ecognized as Washington Post All–Met Coach of the Year

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Mid–Atlantic Coach of the Year

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two–time National Coach of the Year

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c urrent head coaches and both Athletic Trainers (and Assistant Athletic Director) are members of the Paul VI Athletic Hall of Fame

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College Bound Athletes

Paul VI recently announced its Class of 2016 college bound student athletes.

Bottom row, left to right: Raven James (Villanova/Basketball); Natalie McCarthy (York College/Soccer); Madison Aker (George Mason University/Softball); Jack Cunningham (Boston College/ Baseball); Devon Adams (Old Dominion University/Baseball); Adam Baker (Mt. St. Mary’s/Lacrosse); Sydney Conway (University of North Carolina/Dance); Tim Dickson (Delaware Valley/Lacrosse); Nic Ancona (Wagner/Lacrosse).

Middle row, left to right: Carolyn Noe (Lynchburg College/ Basketball); Eufrasia Harris (Johnson & Wales/Basketball); Jasmine Whitney (Pittsburgh/Basketball); Jeff Pisani (Lynchburg College/ Lacrosse); Daniel Caracciolo (James Madison University/Football); Spencer Hayes (Marshall University/Football); Kristin Hardy (Virginia Tech/Cheerleading); Michael Coritz (Navy/Baseball); Jake Bannon (St. Michael’s College/ Soccer).

Top row, left to right: Luke Davies (VMI/Lacrosse); Michael McCormick (Gettysburg/Lacrosse); VJ King (Louisville/ Basketball); Dan Harder (University of Scranton/Soccer); Tim Newell (Immaculata University/Baseball); Clayton Baine (Radford University/Baseball); Corey Manigault (Pittsburgh/Basketball); Brooke Stanley (Winthrop University/Volleyball); Kevin Kelly (James Madison University/Baseball); Joe Neubauer (Florida Southern/ Lacrosse); John Schmank (VMI/Lacrosse).

Not pictured: Charles Musto (Navy/Golf); Makinsie Balderson (Goldey Beacom College/Volleyball); James Frazier (West Virginia/ Wrestling); Brendan McDonough (York College/Wrestling).

Girls Basketball Achieves Three–Peat

Team captures a third consecutive WCAC title and wins 10th straight State Championship

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VI Varsity Girls Basketball (33–1) concluded an epic season by capturing the 2016 WCAC title and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division 1 State Championship.

The WCAC title was the Lady Panthers’ third consecutive conference title and the VISAA championship was an impressive tenth straight Virginia state title, their 17th state title in the last 22 years.

The team also won the 2015 Naples Holiday Shootout, was ranked number one in the Washington Post, number two by USA Today and 3rd in the country by ESPN. Additionally, Head Coach Scott Allen was selected as the 2015–16 American Family Insurance ALL–USA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year, as well as the Winter All–Met Girls Basketball Coach of the Year

by The Washington Post.

The Paul VI girls defeated St. John’s 70–61 on February 22 at American University’s Bender Arena to win their third consecutive WCAC championship.

The Lady Panthers then capped off their incredible season on March 5 by winning its tenth consecutive VISAA State Championship Saturday, defeating Bishop O’Connell 67–57.

Over the last three years in the WCAC, the Lady Panthers have compiled a record of 61–2 and are 30–0 in VISAA State Tournament play.

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Vision to Serve Mary Kate Battle ‘06

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feel very lucky to work with an organization that shares my personal values about service and social justice,” shares Mary Kate Battle ’06, who is currently serving as an International Development Fellow with Catholic Relief Services in Kampala, Uganda.

As a Paul VI student, Mary Kate was a cheerleader and began her involvement in service–minded activities, participating in Student Government, Best Buddies, and serving as a Peer Mentor for students in the Options program.

After PVI, Mary Kate attended the University of Notre Dame, where she majored in Peace Studies, Political Science, and Spanish.

After graduating from Notre Dame, Mary Kate worked as a volunteer for 28 months at Farm of the Child, a children’s home and school in Honduras. During her first year, she worked as a special education and middle school teacher and for her second year transitioned to a caretaker role for the adolescent girls’ program.

Mary Kate continues to be inspired by her experiences in Honduras. “Working at Farm of the Child was a beautiful, life–altering, and incredibly challenging job. I continue to be inspired daily by the children and the many incredible Hondurans I met. I try to allow the pillars of life at the farm – service, spirituality, community and simplicity – to continue to guide my life, wherever that may be.”

After returning to the US, Mary Kate worked for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington and began studies at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. She earned a M.A. in International Relations and International Economics, concentrating in international development, while working as a research assistant at the United States Institute of Peace.

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“No CRS project is completed by one person; it is always done in collaboration with multiple staff and our local partners.”

– Mary Kate Battle ‘06

orphaned and vulnerable children, water and sanitation, and peace–building. Mary Kate supports the staff in project management and the organization’s leadership in grant and proposal writing.

Mary Kate enjoys the collaborative nature of this mission–driven work. “No CRS project is completed by one person; it is always done in collaboration with multiple staff and our local partners. I hope my work adds value to the teams I work with and most importantly, that it helps improve the quality of life of the people we serve around the globe.”

This past February, Mary Kate worked on a special detail in Jordan. Here, she worked with CRS’ local partner, Caritas Jordan, which runs education programs for refugee children, mainly from Syria. In the program, Catholic schools run afternoon sessions to maintain refugee children’s education, provide counseling support, and offer a safe space as they adjust to life in Jordan.

While in Jordan, she helped write two grants, supported a communications team visit from headquarters and helped create an interactive map to track schools and the number of students being served in order to aid plans for future expansion.

Mary Kate found interacting with the Syrian families and Jordanian locals very rewarding.

“The resilience of the refugee families and incredible spirit of service and hospitality shared by the Jordanian staff were something that truly inspired me,” Mary Kate shares.

While a heart for service and vision for social justice has taken Mary Kate literally around the world, she also notes the preparation and support she has received from the PVI community. “Paul VI provided me a quality education, which set me up for success at Notre Dame. I also have had an incredible amount of support from former teachers and advisors from PVI, since my mom and sister are on the staff and have kept them up to date on my life.”

Mary Kate feels honored to be supporting CRS’ mission around the world. “I think many people know about CRS Rice Bowl from Lent and that they do service overseas, but very few people realize the great scope of CRS work. CRS currently works in 100 countries, with a strategic focus on emergency response and recovery, agricultural livelihoods, and health. Part of CRS’s mission statement is to ‘preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life.’ It is truly an honor to conduct such work every day.”

No matter where she is currently living and serving, Mary Kate’s personal values always help guide her. “Professionally, I try to produce quality work in anything I do and I continue to learn from my colleagues and experiences. Personally, I try to always be there for my incredible friends and family who are so supportive of me. In both, I am always motivated by gratitude for the many opportunities and people I have been so blessed to have in my life.”

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An Unexpected Lane Change Jason Somensatto ’00

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ntering Paul VI as a freshman, Jason Somensatto ’00 was an extremely accomplished swimmer. An 11–time national age group top–16 qualifier and two–time Junior National qualifier, Jason hoped one day to participate in the Olympic trials. But early in his freshman year, a heart defect led to a career–ending emergency open heart surgery. Overnight, Jason had to give up competitive swimming.

With one door now closed, Jason made the best of the situation. He helped coach the PVI swim team all four years of high school, serving as a team captain senior year. Giving up the time commitments of his former training schedule allowed Jason to get involved in other school activities and leadership positions. Jason was elected to Student Government and was SGA president his senior year, as well as a member of It’s Academic and National Honor Society.

Jason recalls how the PVI community supported him during this difficult time.

“Probably the most important experience from my time at Paul VI was when my friends showed up at the hospital shortly after my heart surgery. As freshmen, we had just recently met each other and I am sure it was awkward for them to see me in bad shape, but it was incredibly meaningful to me that they were selfless enough to come in an effort to make me feel better during a tough time.”

After Paul VI, Jason attended the University of Virginia and continued straight through to law school at the George Washington University.

Since graduating law school, Jason has worked in private practice in the DC area. In 2012, he was asked to help start Morvillo LLP, a small law firm in DC, and has worked there since as an attorney who primarily represents clients in government investigations. Most of his cases involve financial or securities matters and deal with allegations of fraud or corruption.

Jason finds many aspects of his work both interesting and rewarding. “I work on fascinating and complex issues that hold my interest and I get to work with people who are grateful for my help.”

“I take very seriously my duty to my clients.

I am motivated because I know the work I am doing is important to protecting their interests. Most people don’t realize how intimidating it can be to have the powerful U.S. government probing around in everything you have ever done and it is great to know that I am occasionally able to give my clients some comfort during that process.”

In 2014, Jason was recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of securities litigation. But Jason increasingly does not view his accomplishments using external measures of success.

where teenagers can feel confident to be themselves, and I am extremely indebted to the school for making that a reality. That environment has helped me to be confident in many situations as an adult, whether in meetings with high–powered lawyers or at a PTA meeting at my kid’s school.”

Jason also valued the strong bonds he developed during high school. “Another big influence PVI had on me was to introduce me to a number of lifelong friends. Pat Gaffney (also ’00) is still one of my closest friends. We live a half mile from each other and our kids play together.”

Jason’s life took a different turn than he could have predicted when he entered the halls of Paul VI at the age 14, but he is happy about where life has taken him instead. “I find happiness from a lot of different sources, including providing for and taking care of my kids, spending time with family and friends, and helping others through my work. All of these things are motivations in my life, and a central motivating factor for me is to try to be as happy as I can be as often as I can be.”

“I have always had a strong work ethic, but I think what I probably overlooked when I was younger – and have learned since – is that success is not some objective standard based on how others view you. I work hard now – not simply to accomplish something I think others would be proud of – but to accomplish something that I get value from and find important. Whether that is helping clients or researching and writing about interesting topics in my free time, I think hard work much more often leads to success now because I no longer measure success by how much attention or praise I get from others, but by my own standard of success.”

In addition to professional success, Jason has a fulfilling personal life. He is married to wife Adrianne and they have two children.

Jason reflects on the personal growth he experienced and confidence he gained at Paul VI. “Paul VI was the place where I learned not to be embarrassed to put myself out there.

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Creativity Coming Together

Ann Zigo Orem ’01

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he nature of work is changing. Technology now allows us to work from anywhere, at any time, on any project,” reflects Ann Zigo Orem ’01.

Ann currently serves as the Director of Real Estate Operations at Clarke–Hook, and is the founder of Brickyard, Clarke–Hook’s newest venture.

The Brickyard is a coworking space in Ashburn that provides members with a workplace that is communal, functional and inspiring.

Brickyard’s members are startup founders, entrepreneurs, small teams, small business owners, Fortune 500 company employees, freelancers, artists, and designers.

“For those who choose to live in suburban communities, we have no choice but to commute out of the communities we love to urban centers. Brickyard is the response for a community that needed a solution.

Brickyard is Ashburn’s first coworking space for Loudoun County’s community of creative, like–minded, tech– enabled people building great things,” Ann shares.

“It is so important to allow local communities to keep their best and brightest.” – Ann Zigo Orem ’01

Ann worked with several other Paul VI alumni to make the photo: Rich Kessler Photography vision of Brickyard a reality.

Dave Clarke ‘01 and his company, Authentic Matters, created their logos and website and he is currently leading their digital marketing campaign. The interior space was designed by Anne Robinson Regan ‘01, Senior Manager at DBI Architects, Inc. and photography provided by Rich Kessler ‘94. Lastly, Ann’s brother Tom Zigo ‘09 devised Brickyard’s public relations launch campaign, generating cross–sector coverage in local and trade news outlets.

As a Paul VI student, Ann ran Track and Cross Country. When the Options program began her sophomore year, she volunteered as a Peer Mentor for three years and says it is still one of her most rewarding experiences to date.

Through my experiences, it became apparent that these needs are changing because the nature of work is changing.”

“I love that we are fostering the growth of a community of entrepreneurs, start–ups, founders, freelancers, designers, contractors, remote workers, developers, and those with any other pursuit that inspires success. It is so important to allow local communities to keep their best and brightest. I believe a place like Brickyard will afford people the option to pursue their dreams without sacrificing their lifestyle.”

In addition to her professional motivation, Ann cites husband Ken and their children – twins Luke and Maura (2 ½), and Charlie (15 months) – as sources of inspiration. “I want my kids to have every opportunity to be anything they want to be, and my husband Ken supports me wholeheartedly on every adventure.”

After PVI, Ann attended Villanova University. She worked at St. Mark Catholic School in Vienna before beginning her real estate career at McGrath Real Estate Services, where she focused on residential leasing and property management. In 2013, Ann made the transition to commercial real estate when she joined Clarke–Hook Corporation.

Ann is also grateful for the opportunities and relationships that her Paul VI family provided. “PVI is an extremely close–knit community.

I love connecting with other alumni, students, parents, and faculty.

Community is the foundation of both my personal and professional lives. My years at PVI were extremely formative – it is the sense of community that has made me who I am today.”

Ann is excited about the future of Brickyard and sees many possibilities going forward. “Clarke–Hook has always focused on the real estate needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and start–ups.

Ann hopes to bring a similar sense of camaraderie to the modern workforce at Brickyard. “We like to say 1 Brickyard, 1,000 communities.

The goal is to see a Brickyard in every community in America.”

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Panther Legacies As our alumni have grown in years and started families, some have chosen to send their own children to Paul VI. The graduating Class of 2016 boasts six seniors who had one or both parents attend Paul VI. We asked them to reflect on their shared experiences.

Jeff Bucaro ’87 and Brian Bucaro ‘16 Jeff What influenced your decision to send your child to Paul VI, the same high school you attended?

“There is a feeling of community at Paul VI that I remember from the 80s that still remains today. It stems from a caring, dedicated faculty and staff and carries over to the students and their families too. It was important to my wife and I to make sure our children are educated at a school that integrates our Catholic faith into its curriculum and overall atmosphere. I know that Paul VI is committed to doing everything with a Catholic faith–based approach as the students are navigating through their formative years.”

Were there any lessons learned or opportunities that Paul VI provided you that you have found helpful in life?

“Some of my fondest memories at PVI are of playing on the golf team for Coach Milt Papke. He taught us values like humility, perseverance, and integrity.”

What was it like to “share” a high school with your children? Do you see any similarities or differences in your respective experiences?

“There is a familiarity with the school campus, that’s for sure. The classrooms and hallways look the same, and even some of the faculty members remain after 30+ years. The biggest difference from an academic standpoint is that while the faculty is certainly outstanding and dedicated, Paul VI no longer has priests as teachers. The Oblate priests who were my teachers had a profound impact on my Catholic education. I still remain in contact with several of them.”

Brian “Sharing the same high school as my dad is pretty cool because I know that my dad walked through the same halls as I did, and shared some of the same experiences that I am experiencing right now. It is nice seeing teachers in the halls that taught my dad around 30 years ago.

Jeff Bucaro ’87 and Brian Bucaro ‘16

Some of the similarities in our experiences at Paul VI include playing in the WCAC, although my dad was a golfer and I am on the lacrosse team. The main difference in our times is that PVI has more students now and a much bigger building than he had in 1987.

Now that my high school time is almost over, I’d have to say my favorite experiences at Paul VI have been playing for the lacrosse team. A majority of my friendships at PVI came from playing with the same guys over the last four years here.”

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Meaghan (Shevlin) Kiefer ’87 and Mitch Kiefer ‘16 Meaghan What influenced your decision to send your child to Paul VI, the same high school you attended?

“Actually, Mitch made the choice to attend Paul VI. He was certainly influenced by my positive experience there, and my recounting of my high school experience, but the deciding factor was his Panther for a Day experience.”

Were there any lessons learned or opportunities that Paul VI provided you that you have found helpful in life?

“I made lifelong friends at PVI. My three best friends during high school – Chrissy Ferrier Filka, Karen Smith Lombard and Kelly Eubanks O’Connor – are still my three best friends. To have found those friendships at such a young age, and to know their endurance and their depth now through all of the trials, makes me incredibly lucky. I hope that Mitch and his friends recognize the value of their friendships and nurture them so that they sustain.

I find myself reflecting on lessons learned at PVI – in particular in times of loss; for instance Rev. Dougherty – ‘They won’t remember what you said, but that you were there and said something’ and – courtesy of Mr. Horan – whenever someone says ‘uh’ or ‘umm,’ I find myself asking: What does Grendel’s mother have to do with this?”

What was it like to “share” a high school with your son? Do you see any similarities or differences in your respective experiences?

“Paul VI has evolved so much since my class graduated in 1987, but the desire of the faculty to grow the whole student persists.

The sense of ‘making do’ with the physical building and focusing on the high school experience clearly demonstrates the priorities of Paul VI.”

Mitch “It was really cool to share a high school with my mom, so I knew how great and welcoming the PVI community was before I even applied. It

Meaghan (Shevlin) Kiefer ’87 and Mitch Kiefer ‘16

is nice to be able to relate to my mom on our experiences at PVI. We often talk about similar experiences, such as teachers and classes. A lot has changed at PVI since my mom went, so it’s cool to talk about how it has changed.

Looking back at all the experiences and memories throughout high school I’m going to miss a lot, such as the PVI dances like Homecoming and Junior Prom and going out to Friday night football games at Nellis Stadium.”

Trish (O’Neill) Byrne ’86 and Meaghan Byrne ‘16 Trish What influenced your decision to send your child to Paul VI, the same high school you attended?

“My daughter decided after switching schools five times due to rezoning in Loudoun County that she wanted to go to a private school. Naturally, the best choice was my alma mater, PVI. I was proud of her choice to follow in my footsteps.”

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Were there any lessons learned or opportunities that Paul VI provided you that you have found helpful in life?

“Paul VI provided me with a solid educational foundation and work ethic. I have forged relationships with classmates that after years of being out of touch are as strong as when we were in school. As the first class from Paul VI, we collectively established traditions and paved a path for future graduating classes. I hope our legacy will long be remembered.“ What was it like to “share” a high school with Meaghan? Do you see any similarities

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or differences in your respective experiences?

“I am proud that I was able to share my high school with my eldest daughter. It’s surreal to step back in the school and be transported back to 1986. I was the first from our family to graduate from Paul VI, followed by my three siblings: Karen, Gregg and Colleen O’Neill. I would never have imagined that I would be fortunate enough to have my daughter follow in my footsteps thirty years later. It will be sad to see the building close, although the new campus will be in our back yard. I am glad that we can share the early and final years of the building in Fairfax City.”

Meaghan “Since my mom was the first graduating class at PVI she feels a very close connection to the school and it’s cool hearing about how much it has changed over the course of 30 years.

Whenever my mom or her siblings would come to the school for an event they would talk about how they remember standing in the same place so many years ago. My favorite part is that Mr. Donahue and Coach

Hutson were both my mom’s teachers when she went there and now they are mine! Also, occasionally whenever I complain about the commute, my mom always counters me with the fact that she had to walk to school and by the time she got there in the winter sometimes her hair was frozen, so I guess we are equal!

One of the things that I am going to miss most about PVI is the atmosphere that surrounds us in the VI Man at sporting events and how everyone is so excited to be there and cheer on our team! I definitely plan on coming back to watch some basketball games!”

James Wilmans ’87 and Rachel Wilmans ‘16, Valedictorian James What influenced your decision to send your child to Paul VI, the same high school you attended?

“Rachel looked at a few schools, and it was actually her decision to attend Paul VI, even though we live 30 miles away. As a family we agreed that Paul VI was a great option based on the academic options and the strong, close–knit community. We also noticed that each student we encountered during the Open House, Admitted Students Day and Panther for a Day visit, was well–spoken, courteous, and genuinely excited about PVI.” Were there any lessons learned or opportunities that Paul VI provided you that you have found helpful in life?

happen. There were teachers and coaches who pushed us to work through adversity in order to realize our desired result. As a brand new small school, we overcame a lot of obstacles to build the foundation for Rachel and the other students that have passed through the halls at Paul VI.” What was it like to “share” a high school with Rachel? Do you see any similarities or differences in your respective experiences?

“Rachel and I both had great experiences at Paul VI. I think our experiences were very different based on our disparate interests, but we both benefited from common core values. The facilities have also been upgraded since that first year in 1983! It is a great testament to the school that several faculty members are still at Paul VI since I went there, including Mr. Hutson, Mr. Taylor, and Mrs. Hanley.”

Rachel “Sharing a high school with my dad has been interesting because of the way in which our experiences were both similar and different. We have had some of the same teachers over the years, like Mr. Hutson and Mr. Taylor, which is funny because from what my dad has told me, they have not changed a bit! The overall mission and sense of community here at PVI definitely are not any different than when

“The biggest thing that I learned at Paul VI is that if you work hard good things will

“It has been fun to compare the PVI my dad knew with the one I see every day.” – Rachel Wilmans ‘16

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my dad was here. The only changes have been cosmetic, like the uniforms (which I am glad of, since I have heard about the heavy sweaters and brown and yellow plaid for girls) and new, much bigger gym. It has been fun

to compare the PVI my dad knew with the one I see every day.

One of my favorite PVI experiences has been being a part of the Student Ambassadors program. I really enjoy helping a new group

of people learn to love this school. I first heard about PVI because of my dad, but I’ve developed a strong connection to the school over my four years here, and being a part of Student Ambassadors and being an Advisory Big Sister has helped me to do that.”

“I remember when I first walked into my PE class with Mr. Hutson, he already knew, to some degree, who I was. He joked around about my father and mother and of course asked how they were doing.” – Anthony Moschella ‘16 Michelle (Giron) Moschella ’88 and Edward Moschella ‘88 Michelle and Edward What influenced your decision to send your child to Paul VI, the same high school you attended? ”We moved back to the area after spending many years in Pittsburgh. We wanted our children to attend a Catholic high school for two reasons. First, we wanted them to be exposed to the Catholic faith daily and to receive a Christian values– based, secular education. Second, we wanted them to be part of a community with a well–rounded tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence. The former reinforced our family beliefs and the latter would help the kids to “grow in grace and wisdom.”

Were there any lessons learned or opportunities that Paul VI provided you that you have found helpful in life?

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“The Paul VI community provided us with a source of lifelong friendships and a sense that we are here to serve someone greater than ourselves. The choices we made in our professions and common employer were influenced, in part, by our time at Paul VI.” What was it like to “share” a high school with your children? Do you see any similarities or differences in your respective experiences?

“Sharing a high school with your children unexpectedly brings your memories to life.

Common experiences – like maneuvering in crowded hallways, running on athletic fields, and hanging out with friends in the back parking lot – were pretty similar despite the 28–year gap. We now even have a history of learning from some of the same wonderful educators and administrators.

Paul VI circa 1988, however, was much easier to navigate. The campus was smaller; the building ended by the small gym. There weren’t as many choices for academic electives and extracurricular activities. Most of all, there were no laptops or ‘smart– devices’ in the 20th century version of PVI.”

Edward Moschella ’88, Michelle (Giron) Moschella ’88, Anna ’17 and Anthony ‘16

Anthony “Attending the same high school as both of my parents has definitely been very interesting. I remember when I first walked into my PE class with Mr. Hutson, he already knew, to some degree, who I was. He joked around about my father and mother and of course asked how they were doing. It’s really cool to just have the same teachers and experiences that my parents had.

When my parents went to school, the basketball team was not nationally recognized. It’s cool to see that PVI has created several strong programs since the school’s beginnings. My favorite Paul VI experiences revolve around the communal events. Whether it is Homecoming or the first football game of the year, the spirit everyone at this school has is incredible.”

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Beth (Hrastar) Revor ’90 and Nathan Revor ‘16, Co-Salutatorian Beth What influenced your decision to send your children to Paul VI, the same high school you attended?

“Being a military brat and spouse, the idea that my children could possibly attend the same high school that I graduated from was not something I even dreamed about, let alone thought could actually happen, until my husband got orders back to the area.

When I called PVI to inquire about possibly enrolling my children and Mrs. Hanley was the person I spoke to, I was thrilled!

Call it serendipity – or, more likely, divine providence – but not only were my kids able to attend PVI, the administration also afforded me the opportunity to join the faculty and teach English at my alma mater!

I am humbled to now be counted among the wonderful faculty who still exemplify all that is so exceptional about PVI. The people – the faculty, staff, students and parents – are the reason I wanted my children to attend PVI, and why I’m beyond grateful to also be back roaming the halls.”

PVI, I was involved in NHS, Campus Ministry, and played on the volleyball team. The service opportunities we took for granted as just being a part of daily life, coupled with the strong academic preparation for college, afforded me a strong foundation on which to build, not only my college and career path, but also the skills necessary to raise a family and be a contributing member of the various communities I’ve found myself involved in over the years. Doing “ordinary things extraordinarily well” has become a way of life.”

What was it like to “share” a high school with your children? Do you see any similarities or differences in your respective experiences?

Nathan Revor ’16 and Beth (Hrastar) Revor ’90

“It honestly is true that ‘the more things change the more they stay the same.’ While PVI has certainly kept up with the changing times (it is on the leading edge when it comes to integrating technology into the curriculum), it has done so without losing the core values of what it means to be a PVI Panther. It is comforting to see the good things that remain – the spirituality, the respect, the friendships, the pride in the school – but it is really fun to watch Nathan and Megan forge their own paths at PVI and

“It’s nice to know that I’ll always be a part of the growing PVI alumni community and won’t easily lose the connections I’ve made here.” – Nathan Revor ‘16 Were there any lessons learned or opportunities that Paul VI provided you that you have found helpful in life?

“The Salesian spirituality that truly permeates, almost subconsciously, every moment of the typical day at PVI is something I may not have appreciated during my time spent here as a student, but have looked back upon in my adulthood and have been so grateful for. At

hear about their unique memories being made.

One of the most fun aspects of having my kids at PVI is hearing them share their experiences with my siblings, who all also attended PVI, as well as my parents. For a military family who grew up living all over and attending different schools, to have such a wonderful shared experience is priceless.”

Nathan “Sharing a high school experience with my mom was something I never expected as a military kid. It’s fun to be able to compare stories and talk with her and her siblings about what their experiences were like; there’s more similarities than you would think.

The differences are obviously abundant.

When my mom was here there were no laptops, cell phones, or even internet–the entire process of learning has evolved since her time. But the similarities are also there.

Some of the teachers and faculty that were around when my mom was here are still at PVI, like Mr. Underhill and Mrs. Hanley.

It’s funny when my mom and I are able to connect over talking about our teachers the same way I’m able to connect with my peers over the same subject.

I’m definitely going to miss the friends I’ve made the most. However, it’s very reassuring to me that my mom is still so close with the friends she made at PVI. I’m looking forward to college and everything that comes after, and it’s nice to know that I’ll always be a part of the growing PVI alumni community and won’t easily lose the connections I’ve made here.”

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Creating the Vision Meet the PVI School Board Customer Advisory Board for ProLogis, an JERRY BOZEK Jerry Bozek works in industrial real estate developer. healthcare administration Mike had three children graduate from PVI: and has served in rural Kelly ‘04, Robbie ‘10 and Kevin ‘11. hospital and medical practice administration for “PVI has provided our three children a wonderful education and foundation in their 35 years. Currently, he works for a healthcare faith. The school provides a very welcoming technology firm, Inovalon, in Bowie, MD and atmosphere, and all of our children were is an adjunct instructor at George Mason involved with various athletic teams and University and the University of Maryland clubs.

In my opinion it is very important that University College. they are kept busy and learn to budget and Jerry’s son Richard is a 2013 graduate of manage their time. A recent memory was PVI and currently a junior at James going on pilgrimage to Rome with Joyce Madison University.

Krolicki (Campus Minister), Father Kelly and “My son had an excellent experience at PVI, fourteen students. My wife and I had a good academically and in athletics. I want to see time and were impressed by the reverence this very special school continue to grow in and faith the students showed.” providing a Catholic education.”

KEN COAN Ken is a Financial Advisor with a Certified Financial Planner™ designation.

He has had a wealth and investment advisory practice with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for 18 years.

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Don was a Captain in the U.S. Navy, and is now retired. He is currently employed as a Systems Engineer at NOBLIS–ESI Corporation, supporting the U.S. intelligence community.

Don is the parent of alumni in the Classes of 2005 and 2007.

“PVI is special because of the sincere commitment to academic excellence and Ken is the proud father of a 2013 PVI graduate citizenship. My best memories are the and of a current senior, junior, and freshman. wonderful band concerts, musicals and theatrical plays that always made for a very “Having attended another local Catholic high enjoyable evening.” school myself, seeing my daughters attend Paul VI brings a sense of coming full circle to STEVE ELENA ‘93 me. One of my many memorable moments Steve Elena is a Managing was joining my now senior daughter on Partner at Verde Sources a mission trip with the school during her and a graduate of the PVI sophomore year, and seeing her grow in her Class of 1993. spirituality and desire to serve others.”

MIKE CONNORS Mike serves as Senior Vice President of Real Estate and officer of CORT Business Services. He is a Co–Chair of the Member Relations Committee of the Industrial Asset Management Council and a member of a

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“My history at PVI is what makes it so special. As many alumni will say, PVI had such an amazing impact on us.

For me, this impact shaped the man who I would become later in life and how I would carry myself amongst my friends, family and colleagues. My favorite memory was my senior year.”

JOHN EMERY John is the CEO of a venture capital investment company that specializes in commercial and residential waterfront real estate. He is also a member of the Advisory Boards for the Pamplin College of Business and Apex Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Virginia Tech.

John is the parent of two alumni and one current student.

A PVI education provides kids with an outstanding academic foundation but also provides experiences and skills that develop compassion, teamwork and respect for others that shape their character for life. My favorite PVI attribute is seeing the student body embrace the Options program. The Options program may technically include 17 students, but all 1,000 students learn and benefit.”

LORI FREEMAN Lori is currently the Chief Executive Officer at the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs in DC. She also serves as the District Commissioner for the Middleburg Orange County Pony Club.

Lori is a parent to twins, Ariana & Tristan, who are juniors at PVI. “PVI is special to me for many reasons. Namely, it’s where our children spend a majority of their lives outside of home and it is our greatest desire that they have an experience that is positive, nurturing, and rewarding.

It was very important to my husband and I that we choose a high school for them that embodies our own values of family, personal excellence and achievement, and opportunity to succeed and grow, while also being in a loving environment that continues to reinforce and value faith and our religion.

My favorite memory is the feeling of being embraced by a family larger than our own when we began to explore PVI for our kids, as well as the ongoing pride of being a member

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“My favorite memory is the feeling of being embraced by a family larger than our own.”

– Lori Freeman learning environment at PVI. Every discussion topic came down to one question: ‘What’s best for the students?’ The board and administration are keenly aware that families FATHER DONALD HEET, OSFS are making a significant investment to send their child to PVI. We are constantly working Father Heet was the founding principal of Paul to improve our curriculum, broaden the learning opportunities for the students VI and currently serves as and ensure that a degree from PVI is worth Parochial Vicar at St. John the investment.”

Neumann parish in Reston.

of this special community that embraces so many of the values that are important to us as a family.”

“My favorite PVI memory was getting to know our seniors more deeply through our ECHO retreats.”

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DONNA MOCK Donna works as a Consultant/Database analyst and is the parent of a current student and an alumna.

Cheryl is a Senior Appellate Attorney in the “The genuine sense of community from Office of the Solicitor of Labor. She is the parent of administration, staff, teachers, parents, three PVI alumni – Danielle coaches, students and alumni is what makes PVI an exceptional place!”

‘07, Lindsay ‘09, and Jordan ‘15.

“PVI is extremely near and dear to my heart in MATT REYNOLDS that it afforded an unequaled education to Matt was formerly a civilian our three daughters, and is, without a doubt, engineering manager the best kept secret in Northern Virginia. for the U.S. Navy and At least as important to us as its academic is currently a part–time quality, PVI is special to us for the way it consultant.

He is the parent incorporated our faith into the girls’ days here. of two alumni: Theresa ‘10 and Patrick ’11.

It is a place that is true to its motto in that it allowed them to grow in grace and wisdom.” “The whole Paul VI community is so dedicated to preparing the students for college and later life. Yet as serious as that objective is, everyone TOM MCLEAN helps make PVI such a welcoming and friendly Tom works for The environment.

I can’t help but smile when I walk Boeing Company as in the door.

I am grateful to have a role in an Director of International organization that is so true to its mission and Communications. He so successful in accomplishing it.” uses his background in public relations to work with the board’s PR Committee and administration to promote JAMIE SAYLOR ‘89 PVI and attract new students.

Jamie is a proud Paul VI graduate from the Class Tom is the proud parent of two children of 1989. His mother affiliated with PVI. His daughter Kelly worked in the bookstore graduated in 2014 and daughter Kathleen is and volunteered for graduating this spring. many years when he was a student and “I mean this sincerely when I say the first long afterwards. school board meeting was an eye–opener.

Jamie currently works as an accountant All the agenda items were focused on the and CPA. He recently became the CEO and students and how we can strengthen the founding member of Vault Consulting, LLC.

“1985–1989 were the early years of PVI. I believe the students, faculty and parents that survived those early years as a school and a community formed an incredible foundation for the successes and community that PVI has matured into. The connection that I have with my mom at PVI and that so many PVI graduates have with my mom from the PVI bookstore is something that will always be dear to me. Of course, remembering her yelling, ‘Unlucky, unlucky, unlucky!’ at more baseball and football games than I care to remember is also something that I will fondly remember.”

BOB SMITH Bob is a Retired Senior Partner from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP and currently practices law at RJSmith Legal Counselors, PLLC. Bob’s grandson Jackson Smith attends Paul VI as a member of the Class of 2017.

“For me, my favorite PVI moments are watching Jackson play lacrosse and football and appreciating the great education and spiritual guidance he is receiving at Paul VI.”

NANCY WOODLEY Nancy is a counselor at United Community Ministries, an organization dedicated to empowering, educating and uplifting poor children, youth and families. Two of her children graduated from PVI: Dan ‘98 and Kevin ‘01.

“The fondest memories for all of our family are the hours spent on the baseball field at PVI. We met so many wonderful life–long friends through our boys’ time at PVI.” In addition to the above Board members, the following individuals serve as nonvoting members of the PVI School Board: Virginia Colwell, Bob Quartuccio, Rev. Michael J.R. Kelly, Eileen Hanley, Donald La Velle and Joan Wang.

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CAR EER DAY

Alumni Share Advice and Experiences with Students at Career Day

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Zoey Di Mauro ‘10

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n Thursday, February 4, the Counseling Department hosted its 5th annual Career Day for juniors and seniors.

Jason Somensotto ’00, an attorney for Morvillo LLP, was the keynote speaker. (See page 11 for more about Jason.)

After Jason’s presentation, students attended a Career Fair in the Panther Activity Center, where over 90 reps shared information about their careers.

PVI alumni, parents, board members and others in the community volunteered their time to share their careers with students. Alumni who participated included: Dan Adamson ‘90 (Burke & Hebert), Nicole Bast– Bryant ‘90 (INOVA), Ian Bastek ‘93 (Coast Guard), Christine DeVito ‘07 (Chess Consulting), Zoey Di Mauro ‘10 (Arlington Catholic Herald), Daniel Grimm ‘93 (City of Fairfax Police Department), Catherine Brusseau Hubbard ‘07 (AnimeUSA & Katsucon), Kevin Kiley ‘99 (Windward Consulting), James R. Kyte ‘92 (USMC), AnnMarie MacDonald ‘04 (Capital One), Colin May ’11 (KME Internet Marketing), Jennifer McKeever ‘88 (INOVA Fair Oaks), Alex McVeigh ‘02 (Credit Union National Association), Edward Moschella ‘88 & Michelle Moschella ‘88 (FBI), Dr. Caroline Mpande ‘04 (Capital Podiatry Associates), Kristen Palmisano ‘07 (AOL), Scott Simmons ‘09 (Deloitte/VA Tech), and Salm Spina ‘02 (Marriott International).

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Joe Sebastian, Colin May ‘11

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nuary On Wednesday, Ja hers ac te 6, alumni and Veloce lce gathered at Do to ax irf Wine Bar in Fa friends. d ol reconnect with A: Kevin Kiley ’99, Joe Sebastian , Chris Desmarais, Kate Grimm Andreottola ‘94 B: Steve Elena ’98, Jenny Sherman Walker ’04, Duncan Walker ’04 C: Emily Haller ’15, Mary Sullivan– Haller D: Dan Adamson ‘90, Catie Brus seau Hubbard ‘07, Annie Desmarais ‘08 E: Richard Raphael ’87, Eileen Hanley, Tom Opfer, Bob Stulac F: Meghan O’Neill ’12, Almanta s Palubinskas ’12, Michelle Hollcraft ‘12

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Victory on the Lanes PVI alumni took on Ireton alumni at the 5th annual Alumni Bowling Competition on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Bowl America in Fairfax. Games were close, but PVI alumni came out on top and brought home the Bishop’s Cup once again!

This year’s bowlers included first row: Chris Comerford ’00, James Nellis ’94, Annie Desmarais ’08, Mary Desmarais ’06, Kate Grimm Andreottola ’94; second row: Rob DeSilva ’07, John Wood ‘89, Tim Becker ’94, Brian Humberton ’89, Dan Cinalli ’04, Ryan Carr, Jamie Aubrey ’04, Finlay Loftus ’04, Eileen Kiley Curren ’98 and JP Stegmaier ‘11.

Family Fun This fall, Lisa Lukacs Buchanan, Melanie Evans Colgan, and Candice Pratsch Basso (all PVI ’96) met up at Glyndon Park in Vienna with their kids.

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Familiar Faces This semester, Veronica Di Mauro ‘14 conducted a ROTC information session for current students. Veronica is currently attending Penn State and has received a ROTC scholarship.

Pictured, first row, left to right: Lisa Lukacs Buchanan ‘96, Melanie Evans Colgan ’96, Liam Colgan (2), Candice Pratsch Basso ’96; second row: Joey Basso (4), Leah Basso (3); third row: Stephen Buchanan (9), Aidan Colgan (9), Cecilia Buchanan (9), Nuala Colgan (7); back row: Niamh Colgan (4), Ciara Colgan (6).

Melissa Hish ‘94 also returned to share her expertise with freshmen in Mr. Tom Grodek’s Scientific Methodology courses this semester.

Melissa graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Civil Engineering. After graduation, she worked as a program manager at Wells+Associates, a large private transportation and traffic engineering consulting firm in Tyson’s Corner. In 2005, she moved to operations management and is now the Vice President of Operations there. Her firm is conducting the traffic study for the Paul VI school location in Loudoun.

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Timothy Delobe ’94 and wife Anastasia welcomed Sophia Michelle Delobe at 6:45 p.m. on July 15, 2015 in Annapolis, MD. Sophia weighed 7 lbs and measured 19.5 inches. Sophia is the second child for Tim and Anastasia and she loves spending her time playing with her elder brother Charlie.

Chris Capbert ‘98 and wife Nicki welcomed daughter Esme Lou Capbert on June 19, 2015. Brian Humphrey ‘98 was the godfather for Esme’s baptism on March 23rd, 2016 at Holy Trinity Church in Georgetown, the same church where Chris and Nicki were married.

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Casey Sullivan McLellan ‘00 and husband Shaun welcomed Ryan Patrick McLellan at 10:37 a.m. on December 30, 2015 in Fairfax, VA at 8 lb 15 oz and 21.5 inches long.

He is the second child for Casey and Shaun; older brother TJ was born in 2009 and is delighted to have a baby brother. Baby Ryan enjoys spending time with his grandparents and “Aunt” Nicole Lopez ‘00, his godmother. Photo

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Andre Eason ’01 played football for the University of Rhode Island and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics in 2005. Andre and his wife Amanda have three boys, Quintin 7, Isaiah 3 and Weston 2. They reside in Tampa, Florida, where Andre is a senior HR Manager for a prominent pharmaceutical company and his wife is a vascular ICU Nurse Manager.

Andre is currently pursuing a Master’s in Human Resources Management from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Maggie Bridges Malcolm ‘05 and husband Colin Malcolm welcomed Andrew Scott Malcolm on March 16, 2016. He weighed 8 lb 7 oz and measured 19.5 inches long. Andrew was baptized at St. Mark Catholic Church in Huntersville, NC, on April 2, 2016, with Casey Bridges Costello ‘07 and Zach Costello ‘07 as godparents.

Leslie McDermott ‘02 and husband Charles celebrated the birth of their second son, Graham O’Neal Brinkley on September 7th, 2015. Graham joins older brother Brooks. Pictured are Charles and Leslie Brinkley, Brooks and Graham.

Becky Woo Alexander ‘08 and husband John Alexander ‘99 welcomed their first son Greyson Thomas Alexander at 11:36 a.m. on January 18, 2015. Greyson weighed 8 lb 7 oz and measured 21.5 inches long. Becky, John, and Greyson are enjoying their time as a family and living in Raleigh, NC.

Meghan Hughes ‘13 and Trey Mastaler ‘14 are currently attending the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Over their recent winter break, Meghan and Trey participated in a service trip to Jinotega, Nicaragua to teach children English.

Meghan writes, “It was an amazing experience and it was really nice to have a fellow Panther on the trip!”

Danielle MacDonald Wateridge ’02 and husband Carl Wateridge welcomed their daughter Isla Grace Wateridge at 10:16 p.m. on September 29, 2016 in Fairfax, VA. Isla weighed 7 lb 3 oz. Isla joins her big brother, Josh, who was born on October 29, 2012 in New Jersey on the night of Hurricane Sandy.

Needless to say, Isla’s birth was far less eventful than her big brother’s!

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Laura Jean Elizabeth Lee Memorial Options Scholarship Established The Laura Jean Elizabeth Lee Memorial Options Scholarship fund was created in memory of Paul VI alumna, Laura Lee ‘02, who passed away in February. Both as a student and an alumna of the Options program, Laura advocated for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To honor Laura’s memory, the Laura Jean Elizabeth Lee Memorial Scholarship will provide access to an inclusive education for students in the Paul VI Options program through tuition assistance.

Gifts in Laura’s memory can be made to the scholarship fund via check or online at https://www.paulvi.net/donate (Designation – Memorial Gift.

Please note the Laura J. E. Lee Scholarship in the notes.)

Sabena Richter Passarello ‘09 and her husband Chris welcomed their first child, Evelina Marie, into the world on March 13, 2016. Evelina was born weighing 8 lbs and 10 oz and was 22 inches long. She was born at Georgetown Hospital, where Sabena currently works.

Evelina is a happy, healthy baby who loves spending time with her big family. Chris and Sabena are enjoying watching Evelina change and grow every day and are cherishing her newly learned smiles!

Jon Serafin ‘03 and his wife Jen welcomed their daughter Kaitlyn Nicole Serafin on November 11th, 2015 at 8:33 a.m. in Reston, Virginia.

Kaitlyn was born weighing 8 lbs 9 oz and 20 inches. Jen and Jon are loving their life together in Aldie, VA with their new addition to the family.

Cara Mitchell Thrun ‘06 and husband Timothy welcomed Joanna Christine Thrun at 7:03 a.m. on January 26, 2016 in Falls Church, VA. Joanna weighed 6 lb 13 oz and measured 21 inches long. Joanna is the first child for Tim and Cara and is enjoying time spent with her grandparents in Annandale, VA and her godparents, Alison Mitchell ‘02 and Mike Mitchell ‘08.

Nicole (Campana) Frazier ‘06 and Justin Frazier ‘09 welcomed son Jorge David Frazier on July 1st, 2015. Nicole and Justin currently live in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jorge is pictured on Easter Sunday.

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Paige Swientisky ‘09 married Keith Miccio on September 19, 2015 at St. James in Falls Church, VA. Paige’s sisters Gabby Swientisky ‘13 and Olivia Swientisky ‘14 and her brother Nicholas Swientisky ‘20 were part of the bridal party as well as Ryan Costello ‘08 and Catherine Murphy ‘09. Also in attendance were Joe Clarke ‘09, Thomas Zigo ‘09, Ed Zigo ‘03, Casey and Zach Costello ‘07, Dillon Costello ‘17, and Erin Costello ‘18. The reception was celebrated with family and friends at the beautiful historic Hendry House in Arlington, VA. Paige and Keith currently live in Charlotte, NC with their yellow lab and pug.

Sabena Richter ‘09 married her college sweetheart, Christopher Passarello, on May 23, 2015 at Epiphany Catholic Church in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The reception was held at F. Scott’s, a 1920s themed restaurant in Georgetown.

Sabena’s Maid of Honor was her sister Natasha Richter Welcher ‘07. Megan Holmes Canote ‘09 and Jen Renom de la Baume ‘09 were bridesmaids. Chris’ Best Man was PVI English teacher Adam Sylvain and Vince Gomes ‘08 was a groomsman. Other PVI alumni present were Sabena’s siblings, Anastasia ‘11, Siegfried ‘13 and Brigitte, as well as Natasha’s husband, Kevin Welcher ‘06.

Sabena currently works as a nurse at Georgetown Hospital in the Neurology/Neurosciences department and Chris works as a Senior Software Security Engineer at The CollegeBoard in Reston. They are looking forward to celebrating their first anniversary in D.C., where they currently reside.

Andrew Shaw ‘08 married Rebecca Keener on May 23, 2015 in a beautiful outdoor wedding at Riverdale Manor in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They met in student–athlete study hall at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where they played baseball and field hockey. Andrew and Rebecca live in Centreville, Virginia where they work as a marketing specialist and elementary teacher, respectively.

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Jennifer Drews ’02 married Vincent Miller on July 11, 2015 at St. Clare of Assisi Church in Clifton, VA. Their reception was held at Sequoia at Washington Harbour in Washington DC. Jennifer’s brother, Matthew Drews ’99, was her man of honor; and her brother, Michael Drews ’95, was a groomsman.

Jennifer and Vincent live in Astoria, New York. Jennifer is an associate buyer in the fashion industry at New York and Company in Manhattan and Vincent is a physical education teacher at the Harlem Village Academy in Harlem, New York.

Amanda Fulk ‘05 married Aaron Meadows on May 24, 2015 in Springfield, VA. They were married at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with a reception that followed at the Westin in Old Town Alexandria. PVI alumni in attendance included Dana Essick Revier ‘06, Ross Hammerer ‘05, Randy Fulk ‘99, Bethany Loach Torrey ‘95, Kara Ubelhart Torrey ‘95 and Greg Fulk ‘96.

Patrick Zanelotti ‘04 married Allison Marshall on November 14, 2015 at Morais Vineyard in Warrenton, VA where they celebrated with their friends and family. The groomsmen in the wedding party (pictured) included Dan Cinalli, Drew Bonk, Finlay Loftus, James Aubrey and Mike Chauvin, all from the Class of 2004. Dozens of other PVI grads from ‘04 and other years were also present. Alli and Patrick live in Arlington, VA. Patrick works for Booz Allen and Alli works for Craft Brewers Alliance as the state sales manager.

Amanda and Aaron currently live in Richmond, VA. Amanda is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Aaron is a pharmacist.

Pictured left to right: Ross Hammerer ‘05, Randy Fulk ‘99, Aaron Meadows, Amanda Fulk Meadows ‘05, Bethany Loach Torrey ‘95, Kara Ubelhart Torrey ‘95 and Greg Fulk ‘96.

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I N M EM ORIAM The Paul VI Community extends its prayers and condolences to the relatives of alumni, students, parents and friends of the school who have passed away recently.

James Iarrobino, father of Nicole ’99 and Lauren ‘02 Andrew Paukstitus ‘04 Thomas C. McLean, Sr., father of Tom McLean, PVI Board member, and grandfather of Kelly ’14 and Kathleen ’16 Josephine McLean, stepmother of Tom McLean, PVI Board member Maureen “Moey” Grodek, daughter of Science teacher Tom Grodek and sister of Bridget ’97, Tom ‘01, and Steve ’03 Steven Austin Underhill, son of Gary Underhill, PVI P.E. teacher Laura Lee ‘02 Stanislao De Santis, grandfather of Thomas Pell, PVI Theology of the Body teacher and Campus Ministry assistant

Paul VI’s Founding Vision Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Where are they now?

PVI English teacher Beth Revor ’90 attended the Live Jesus event at OLGC on March 5th, where she ran into Father Fitzpatrick who she had as a student at PVI.

Rev. Joe Brennan, OSFS served as social studies and ASP teacher from 1992–1994. Father Joe is currently the pastor of Christ the King parish in Wilmington, Delaware.

Rev. Michael Cavanaugh, OSFS taught Theology from 1989–2000.

He is currently the chaplain for the Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Rev. William Dougherty, OSFS served as Theology teacher and department chair from the opening of the school in 1983 until 1992. He is retired but continues to serve at St. John Neumann in Reston.

Rev. Edward Fitzpatrick, OSFS taught English and served as department chair from 1986–1990.

He is now retired and lives at Villa DeSales in Philadelphia.

Rev. Frank Hanlon, OSFS served as Assistant Principal/Dean of Faculty from 1992–1995. He then served as Director of Senior Oblates. He is now the parochial vicar at St. Cecilia Parish in Fort Myers, Florida.

Rev. Don Heet, OSFS served as PVI’s first principal from 1983–1991.

Father Heet currently serves as parochial vicar at St. John Neumann in Reston. He sits on the

Father Eg Ogden OSFS said a Saturday morning Mass for the Class of 90 and the Class of 95 during their 25th and 20th reunion weekend.

PVI School Board and is a member of the PVI Legacy committee.

Rev. Matt Hillyard, OSFS served as Chaplain from 1994– 2000. He currently serves as Rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden, New Jersey.

Rev. John Lyle, OSFS served as theology and social studies teacher from 1985–1996 and as PVI’s third principal from 1996–2000. Father Lyle is currently serving in the military.

Rev. Robert Mancini, OSFS served as a physics teacher from 1986–1991 and then as Assistant Principal/Academic Dean from 1992–1996. He has served as the Provincial Treasurer and General

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Rev. John McGee, OSFS served as Assistant Principal/Academic Dean from 1991–1992. He currently serves as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Rev. Robert Mulligan, OSFS served as PVI’s second principal from 1991–1996. Father Mulligan is currently the chaplain and an instructor at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Rev. John O’Neill, OSFS served as Assistant Principal/Academic Dean from 1990–1991. He is currently the Assistant to the President at DeSales University.

Rev. Ed Ogden, OSFS served as theology teacher and department chairperson from 1992–1995 and from 1998–2000. During his time at PVI, he was a Brother, known as Bred. He was ordained a priest in 2013 and is now Father Ed Ogden.

He is currently serving as the pastor at St. Thomas More Oratory and chaplain at the University of Delaware.

Walt Janczewski, father of Diane Lindblad, Administrative Assistant, Advancement Office; and grandfather of Dana ‘09 Mrs. Roseann Vecchio, mother of Diane Drews, former PVI Spanish teacher; grandmother of Michael Drews ’95, Matthew Drews ’99, and Jennifer Drews Miller ’02

Treasurer for the Oblates. Father Mancini is now the parochial vicar at St. John Neumann in Reston.

A few familiar Oblate faces joined in the festivities for Frankie McGlone’s retirement party held in August 2015. Pictured left to right are Rev Don Heet, OSFS, Rev. Robert Mancini, OSFS, Frankie McGlone, Rev. John Lyle, OSFS and Rev. Michael Cavanaugh, OSFS.

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Brother Bob Carter, OSFS served in the PVI Finance Office from 1990–1991. He is currently on staff at the Oblate retirement facility in Childs, Maryland.

Brown ties, plaid kilts and wood seats.

Spirit Week and class colors.

Your PVI. A teacher that ignites curiosity.

Classmates, a team, a cast or group that become family.

Retreats, liturgy, and service that inspire.

Alumni, parents, faculty and staff, and friends that make it all possible.

The names have changed, but the tradition remains.

This is your PVI. Continue the PVI tradition with a gift to the Paul VI Annual Fund. www.paulvi.net/donate

6.6 tons of tradition. “P� Days and pass periods.

The VI Man & Class Spirit.

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Reunion Classes!

Calling ‘86, ’91, ’96, ’01, ’06, ‘11

Class of 1986

30 YEAR REUNION Saturday, June 25th, 7–10PM Join us in the “old gym” for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dancing.

Be sure to register by June 11th

E V STHAE DATE! Class of 2006

10 Y E A R R E U N I O N

Saturday, September 17, 2016 3 – 6 p.m.

Mad Rose Tavern, Arlington, VA

Classes of 2011, 2001, 1996 & 1991

Join us for a mini Alumni Weekend during Homecoming!

Friday, October 14, 2016

Join us for the Homecoming football game followed by drinks after. Location TBD

Saturday, October 15, 2016 Details – TBD

To get involved in the planning process or for more information, email alumni@paulvi.net or visit paulvi.net/reunions.