Paul VI Panther Tracks Winter 2016 / Annual Report 2015-2016

PATH FORWARD

ANNUAL REPORT INSIDE

WINTER 2016

PVI Staff Virginia Colwell

MAKE A D O N ATIO N . M A K E A D I F F E R E N C E .

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

Your tax-deductible contribution provides: • Need based financial aid and academic scholarships

Head of School

Thomas Opfer ’96

Principal and Dean of Academics

Eileen Hanley

Director of Admissions & Student Life

Patrick McGroarty

• Professional development opportunities for faculty and staff • Technology upgrades

Director of Operations Dean of Students

Peg Weimer

• Support for Options, the Academic Center for Excellence, and the DeSales Learning Center

Assistant Academic Dean Instructional Technologist

• Greatest need

School Chaplain

Rev. Michael J.R. Kelly

On behalf of all the students, faculty and staff, thank you for your support of PVI’s commitment to helping our children “Grow in Grace and Wisdom.”

The Paul VI Fund supports the operation and enhancement of Paul VI Catholic High School.

Your gift makes an ongoing difference in the lives of our students. To help PVI students, faculty and staff “grow in grace and wisdom,” please visit www.paulvi.net and click Support PVI 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.

Dan Kochis

Director of Counseling

Don La Velle

Chief Financial Officer

Kate Grimm Andreottola ‘94

Director of Advancement

Billy Emerson

Athletic Director

Eileen Kiley Curren ‘98

Director of Communications

Mary Ashooh Hamrick ‘86

Associate Director, Constituent Relations

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Our Mission 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.”

Mr. Steve Elena ‘93 Mrs. Lori Freeman Mrs. Eileen Hanley Rev. Donald Heet, OSFS Rev. Michael J. R. Kelly Mrs. Cheryl Kijewski Mr. Don La Velle Mrs. Mary Lawrence, Vice President Mrs. Donna Mock Mr. Matt Reynolds, President Mr. Jamie Saylor ‘89 Mr. Robert Smith Mrs. Joan Wang Mrs. Nancy Woodley

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he path forward can lead many places. Some life changing (the path to college in Denver, where I met Ann, who introduced me to my husband); some lucky (the path to the lake that day when I dove off the houseboat into,

luckily, unobstructed water); some not so lucky (the spatial path

where I thought I could park my car in that tiny spot); and some miraculous (the path to motherhood).

This issue of the Panther Tracks takes us on the path of others.

The newest version of the PVI Strategic Plan will be the roadmap as we continue our journey on our path to excellence. Renderings of the new campus will excite us as the plans take shape and we visualize the future campus.

The path home has been taken by so many of our alumni who have returned to their roots and taken professional roles at Paul VI, educating, leading and inspiring the next generation of Panthers.

Our students are forging their own paths forward as they plan for their lives after PVI with their present accomplishments in academics, sports and service. I hope they never get discouraged on their paths, remembering that two steps forward, one step back is still forward motion.

Our faculty lead by example, and no one more so than Rich Donahue. His dedication to service has taken him many places and the path always leads him back to Paul VI - and we are always happy and grateful for his safe return.

Some paths lead to change; some challenge; some inspire. But whatever your path or wherever it leads you, remember the words of Robert Frost: “I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”

Virginia Colwell, Head of School

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Head of School/Principal Model Instituted at Paul VI

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his July, Paul VI instituted the Head of School/Principal model of educational governance. More than 70% of Catholic high schools in the U.S. follow this model, including Bishop Ireton and Bishop O’Connell. By definition, the Head of School’s primary responsibility is the administration and overall operation of the school. The Principal oversees the instructional aspect and day-to-day operations.

Mrs. Virginia Colwell will be PVI’s first Head of School and Mr. Thomas Opfer ’96 will serve as PVI’s sixth principal, the first alumnus to serve in the role.

“While there are specific responsibilities and duties associated with each position, there remains a shared role that Tom and I hold dear: spiritual leadership, personnel and instructional management,” shares Ginny Colwell.

“We will continue to share the following responsibilities: PVI’s Catholic identity; the vision, philosophy of mission of the school; and promoting the educational goals that will carry our students into their futures. We ask that you support us with your prayers as we work to promote all that is good about Paul VI Catholic High School.”

The Head of School/Principal Model

Virginia Colwell, Head of School Long-term Strategies, Goals, Plans Institutional Advancement (Fundraising and Development) Campus Ministry Athletics Building & Facilities Financial Planning & Management Marketing, Public Relations, Recruitment Alumni Relations

Thomas Opfer, Principal Chief Academic Officer Student Life Counseling Curriculum Development and Oversight Faculty Hiring & Evaluation Day-to-Day Concerns of the School

S HAR ED R ES P ONS IB ILIT IES Spiritual Leadership & Catholic Identity Mission & Institutional Vision

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CHARTING A PATH

PVI’s New Home Front Entry View from Braddock Road

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ust over a year ago, the Arlington Diocese selected VMDO Architects and began working on the design of the new Paul VI Catholic High School campus, to be located on Braddock Road in Loudoun County. A lot has happened in those twelve months.

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Representatives from VMDO Architects present designs and layouts to faculty and staff.

PVI’s New Home CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

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he programming phase was completed in

Another prominent feature of the site that

January 2016, after extensive interviews with

influenced the design of the campus is the wetland

all academic department leaders, Campus

that runs west-to-east and divides the site into three

Ministry, athletic and school staff, and many

parts. The north segment will contain the academic

students. The information gathered during these

wings along with the performance hall and fine arts

three months was critical in creating a design

programs, the dining commons, media center, and

concept for the new school — and eventually a

the chapel. Two parking lots flank the east and west

master plan design for the 68-acre site — shown on

sides of this building.

page 3.

The central segment of the site will contain the

Though the site is large, there are several inherent

athletics building and the stadium field. This

features that influenced the campus plan of the new

building contains all physical education and team

school. First, VMDO prepared a site plan that would

locker rooms, a main and auxiliary gym, health

accommodate the future widening of Braddock

classrooms, a fitness room, training room, wrestling

Road from two lanes to four lanes. The PVI Building

room, coaches’ offices, concessions spaces, and

Committee would like the school to be visible to all

plenty of restroom facilities to accommodate daily

those traveling east and west on Braddock Road, so

use and athletic events.

the most prominent academic building faces north

The athletic building is connected to the academic

for maximum visual impact. This decision aligned

building by a covered bridge that spans the

with the sustainable goals of the team to promote

wetlands. The south segment of the site is reserved

natural daylight and views to nature, allowing the

for athletic playing fields, which include a six-lane

massing of the three story academic wings to be

track around a grass soccer field, a baseball field, a

oriented east/west for maximum daylight gain into

softball field, and six tennis courts. The master plan

the classrooms and common areas. Requests for

submission to the county includes lighting for all

increased daylight and views to the outside were

fields and courts.

consistent in every survey in the Programming Phase, and the new school building will feature plenty of both.

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The county requires protection of trees bordering the wetlands, so there will be a preserve of native

S C H O O L N E W S : CHARTING A PATH trees flowing through the site. Many new planting areas are

prominently overlooking the commons, accessible from every

planned to screen parking lots and the wet ponds. Three wet

main artery of the school.

ponds have been designed to take the water flowing across the

The third element at the core of the school is the media center,

site, collect it and allow it to slowly and naturally recede into

which contains not just library stacks but the latest audio-visual

the ground water table. The largest ponds are located on the

and information technology equipment required to prepare

east and northeast corner of the site and a third one is in the

students for college, and soft, quiet seating areas for research

northwest corner.

and study. Surrounded by the academic wings, and a short

The county also requires a 10 foot wide shared use path along

walk from athletics, the heart of the school physically embodies

Braddock Road. The design team expanded on this feature

and aligns with the goals that the PVI leadership established

to create a continuous pedestrian path and trail around the

from the beginning: to create a place of Catholic identity that

entire perimeter of the site that can be used as a cross-country

will feed the mind, body, and soul.

course, a meditation walk, or a nature trail.

– Doug Gehley, VMDO Architects

VMDO’s goal is to create state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, media and fine arts centers, great athletic facilities and a collegiate dining experience, but also to create a place where learning happens everywhere. It’s those in-between spaces where students and teachers can gather for small group discussions or one-on-one meetings where some of the best conversations take place and learning is stimulated. Every floor of each academic wing will have a teachers’ lounge and a comfortable, attractive commons area with soft seating that can be used for individual or group study. Learning corridors will have benches or café seating. Outdoor patios will encourage students to take their lunch outside and enjoy the natural beauty of the campus.

The heart of the academic building, facing south, contains three important centers of the school. The chapel will sit prominently in the central courtyard, able to been seen from almost anywhere on site. It pulls gently away from the main structure, but is still connected to Campus Ministry, to create a prominent focus as a place of repose and prayer.

The chapel also creates an edge to a landscaped courtyard to the west. This central courtyard is an exterior extension of the dining commons, a two story atrium where students will gather for meals, team meetings, morning class prep, and

Paul VI Catholic High School Loudoun County, VA Master Site Plan

after school parent pick up. The extension of the commons in front of the performance hall allows this space to be used as a pre-function space for performances, community meetings and large events. The heart of the school, Campus Ministry, sits

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The Relocation of Paul VI Catholic High School Campus: What Every Parent Needs to Know Q: Where will the new campus be located in Loudoun County?

» The property is located on Braddock Road between Riding Center Drive and Donerails Chase Drive in South Riding, Virginia.

Q: When will the new campus be fully operational?

» It is possible that the Class of 2020 will be the first class to graduate from our new location. The design is now almost complete. Just recently, the construction contractor was selected, Whiting-Turner. Once construction is underway in 2017, we will be able to provide better estimates. » The move will occur over the summer months in order to not disrupt the school year either prior to or subsequent to the relocation.

Q: What company will be responsible for the architectural design and development of the new 68 acre campus?

» VMDO Architects was selected by the Diocese and is now designing the campus and buildings. That

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company is a leader in school design and sustainable architecture.

Q: How is the PVI Community involved in the transition to our new location?

» Several teams have been operating to help ensure a smooth and seamless transition from the current Fairfax campus to the new location in Loudoun County. » The teams are comprised of members of the School Board, the school’s administration, faculty and staff, as well as parents, alumni and current students. » They are working in collaboration with the Diocese and VMDO in areas which include, but are not limited to, building and athletic field design, academics (classroom design), transportation, technology, public relations/communications, legacy and tradition. This planning is closely linked with the implementation of the newly published PVI Five Year Strategic Plan (see page 35-36).

Q: What assurances do parents have that

the current building and grounds will be maintained at their current standards?

» The safety and security of our student population is of paramount importance to the school’s administration and school board.

Maintaining a learning environment that is conducive to PVI’s high level of academic excellence will continue to be a top priority. » The same facility management process that has served PVI so well is now continuing to be used during the remaining time in the current building.

Q: Will transportation be provided for

students who are affected by the move?

» Yes, bus transportation is a major priority. The Diocese is committed to providing bus transportation for students traveling to and from the new campus. As part of a pilot effort, buses are now making morning pickups at, and return to, St. Theresa’s Church in Ashburn, Holy Trinity

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Church in Gainesville, and Corpus Christi, Parish Office in South Riding. Studies will be conducted to determine the initial needs, and will be adjusted to accommodate changes.

Q: Is it anticipated that the majority of the

current administration, faculty and staff will make the move to the new location?

» Members of the faculty and staff have responded favorably to the relocation news. » Sharing in the belief that this relocation provides an extraordinary opportunity for the entire PVI community to grow in every aspect, the continuity of faculty and staff will help continue our growth in “grace and wisdom.”

Q: Will there be a substantial tuition increase

to offset the costs of building and furnishing the new campus?

» Currently, there are no plans to increase tuition rates beyond the customary cost of living increases. » The Diocese is committed to providing an affordable and accessible Catholic education to the highest number of students it can.

Q: Will the intimate size of the classes remain

in America by continually reviewing and updating the rigorous academic programs to meet the needs of the 21st century learner.

the same?

» Given our commitment to continue to provide our students with a high level college preparatory education, the class sizes will remain the same.

» Meeting the needs of our student population in the accomplishment of the PVI mission will remain of the highest importance to the school’s administration and faculty.

» The building and facilities will be substantially larger to allow for additional classrooms, labs, and a setting for superior 21st century learning environment.

» We will continue our dedication to being a model for providing a Catholic education for students with intellectual disabilities and learning differences. These programs contribute to the special character of PVI.

Q: How will the athletic programs, Fine Arts and the other student clubs be affected?

» The new athletic fields and facilities will enhance the experiences for athletes and fans.

» The new facilities will ensure that our students benefit from the latest technological advances as part of their high school experience.

» The enhanced athletic facilities will allow a larger variety of sports to be offered to our students and insure the safety afforded by on-campus practices.

Q: How can I continue to follow the journey of PVI to Loudoun County?

» The wide variety of curricular and extra-curricular activities which help round out the PVI experience will certainly continue — in facilities that are much better suited to them.

» As information becomes available, we will continue to update our current and prospective families at www.paulvi.net. » Email your questions to Chris Desmarais, Director of Transitional Marketing, at cdesmarais@pvipanther.net

Q: Will the curriculum be affected? » We anticipate that PVI will continue to maintain its position as one of the Top 50 Catholic High Schools

Going the Extra Mile

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n anticipation of PVI’s future campus in South Riding, Paul VI has begun offering new bus service from locations closer to the new school site. Three Chariot for Hire vehicles pick up and drop off PVI students from St. Theresa Church in Ashburn, Holy Trinity Church in Gainesville and Corpus Christi Parish Office in South Riding.

“I can't thank PVI enough for offering bus service from Gainesville! It quite literally saves me nearly two hours a day in the car and for that alone, I believe the cost is more than reasonable,” shares Trish Smith, mother of Erin ’18.

For more information about the new buses, contact Eileen Martel at emartel@pvipanther.net.

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Students Inspired at Salesian Leadership Camp

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his past June, seniors Laine Davison, Andrea Mueller, Peter Braun and Margaret Cornejo attended Salesian Leadership Camp on Lake Vineyard in Michigan.

The week was based on being a Salesian leader. Students

My fellow campers’ enthusiasm about our faith is what helped me to grow closer to God.

grew in their faith, gained valuable leadership skills, met

students from across the country and enjoyed team building activities. The team building activities included a challenge course, scavenger hunt, and relays. There was also free time for the campers to go boating and tubing.

The camp was a transformative experience for the students.

“Coming together with leaders from other schools that practice the teachings of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal like PVI was not only fascinating, but exciting. We were all so different, yet so similar. My fellow campers’ enthusiasm about our faith is what helped me to grow closer to God. We encouraged each other to step out of our comfort zones, and ‘participate not anticipate.’ Living in the present moment can change your life forever,” reflected Davison.

Mueller also came back changed from the experience. “The difference between Salesian Leadership Camp and other

that, you realize that following Jesus is the only thing that will

camps is that it gives you more than just memories, it gives

make you happy. I plan to bring Salesian Spirituality back to PVI

you a way to live your life and that is not something that can

and everyone I meet,” shared Mueller.

be easily forgotten. Saint Francis de Sales once said, ‘Be who

Cornejo came away with an increased appreciation for prayer.

you are and be that well.’ This quote really resonates with me

“We were taught about St. Francis de Sales’ form of prayer and

because the only way we can be the best version of ourselves is

how we can introduce that to students at PVI— the Direction

by being the person God made us to be. Once you understand

of Intention. At PVI, we say it at the beginning of each day and each class. It helps us call to mind God’s presence and center in on our goals for the day,” Cornejo said.

According to Cornejo, “Another focus was our call to live out the Salesian now — reminding ourselves that this present moment is good and the people that surround us are good. As leaders, we learned to accept that even though the past may be over, the future is not yet written — a future in which we are called to live out the motto of Paul VI Catholic High School — as said by St. Francis de Sales — ‘to do ordinary things extraordinarily well.’”

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Six Paul VI Catholic High School seniors were named Semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program.

These students are six of 16,000 semifinalists garnered from the pool of 1.6 million program entrants. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state.

Semifinalists were Benjamin Barrett, Stephen Artner, Landon Labuskes, Vernon Andrade, Thomas Sheehan and Allison Potter.

Additionally, Paul VI Catholic High School had five students named Commended Students. Commended Students were Sarah Lupinacci, Andrew Conley, Ryan Brogley, Allison

Pep Band Encourages Runners at Army 10 Miler

Zammit and Kaitlyn Reno. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of 1.6 million students who entered the 2017 competition by taking the PSAT.

The PVI Panther Pride Pep Band played as the Official High School Band at this year’s Army 10 Miler on October 9th. This event has been a tradition for PVI’s pep band for the last 10 years. This year, the musicians were set up near the 6 mile marker.

“Every year we go downtown hoping that our playing will help inspire the athletes, and instead we all return commenting on how inspired we are!” shares Band Director Jan Siegfried.

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Field Hockey – PVI’s Newest Sport

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aul VI Catholic High School has a long-standing tradition of athletic excellence. However, PVI has never, in its 30 plus years, had a field hockey team. With PVI’s upcoming move to Loudoun County, a girls’ field hockey program, requested by many over the years, has finally been put into motion.

“The athletic office saw this as the opportune time,” said head coach Jennifer Piraino. “Now co-captain Margaret McConville and her mom approached the athletic director last year asking about it, and this year seemed like a perfect time, with the move coming soon.” With 68 acres of land available at the new Loudoun County location, the new field hockey team will have a perfect setting to practice and build the program up even larger.

Although considered a club sport for its first year, the team has enough members to play Varsity and Junior Varsity games, and plays other Catholic school teams in the area. Even with the team just starting up, other schools have been extremely gracious. “They’ve been very welcoming; we were able to put together a relatively full schedule within just a couple of weeks,” said Coach Piraino. Next year, the field hockey team will be considered an official sport by PVI. The team is meshing extremely well and learning new skills every day. “We have an incredibly strong defense, and an amazing starting goalie who’s only a freshman. Moving forward, we need to keep thinking as a scoring team,” said Coach Piraino.

Piraino, a second year French teacher at PVI, has been playing field hockey since the age of six. “The school offered me a place of leadership, and I wanted to step up and take that role.

I’m very passionate about the sport.”

Even with the challenges of being a new team, the players know that it is all about the attitude they bring to the field. “You can achieve anything you want to if you work hard, put in the effort, and have the right mindset,” said sophomore Varsity player Kimberly Creel.

Even though it is only the first year of the PVI field hockey team, the response of the girls at the school has been enthusiastic, with seventy girls having attended last Spring’s interest meeting, and nearly as many coming for tryouts.

What does the future hold for this brand new team? T​ he outlook is good, said Coach Piraino. “The team will only continue to grow from here. Our goal this year was to plant a seed, and we have definitely done that. The future looks very bright.”

– Jackie DiBartolomeo ‘19

To keep up to date on PVI Athletics, follow their new official Twitter account at @PVISports or visit their new website: www.pvisports.net. Go Panthers!

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Special Olympics The PVI Special Olympics Soccer team won the Virginia Special Olympic State Championship in Virginia Beach on November 6. The Panthers defeated the Stafford Titans Blues 2-0 to advance to the finals, where they then bested the Virginia Beach Sharks 3-1 to take home the gold.

PVI Girls Soccer Wins WCAC Championship PVI Varsity Girls Soccer won the WCAC Championship on Saturday, November 5. The Panthers defeated St. John 1-0 to win their first conference title since 1993. The team finished the season with a 13-1-0 record and boasted three straight shut-outs in the WCAC tournament. Senior Gabby Gordon was named Player of the Year and Coach Meg Ashley was named Coach of the Year.

Alumni Face Off The PVI Boys Soccer program sponsored an alumni game

The program is planning to hold another game next summer.

on Friday, July 29 at Panther Field. About twenty-five alumni

To learn more or stay connected with PVI Soccer please

participated, with odd graduation years facing off against

like their Facebook page — PVISoccer — or follow their

even years. Current Head Coach Matt Leiva and former

Twitter @PVISoccer.

coach Mike Stone coached the teams. The contest ended in a spirited 4-4 tie.

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CHOSEN PATH: S T U D E N T S P O T L I G H T

Heart of Service Molly Cox ‘17 “PVI has definitely formed me into a better person, especially in how I use my free time. I have gotten more involved in service since coming here,” shares Molly Cox ’17.

This September, Molly was honored at the first school-wide liturgy with the Catholic Business Network’s YES Award, which honors a student from each Diocesan high school for their

mother wanted to give me a better

outstanding leadership and community service.

life. This has always motivated me

At PVI, Molly serves as an Options Peer Mentor and is a

to give back to others too.”

member of Panther Pals, Panthers For Life, Asian Culture

As Molly looks toward college and

Club and Thanksliving, a club that does small service projects

her next steps, she reflects on PVI’s influence on her life and

for people in need in the area. She has also played soccer,

appreciates how Campus Ministry has enhanced her

basketball, and run track.

PVI experience.

This past summer, Molly participated in the PVI mission trip to

“I love Campus Ministry and Mrs. Krolicki. I love how Father

Banica in the Dominican Republic. Over the course of the week,

Kelly interacts with the students and I really enjoy his homilies.

the students built a house for a family of six. According to

I like our school-wide Masses. I enjoy the songs and how they

Molly, “The family was so grateful. They were saying ‘Thank you’

become so familiar.”

nonstop.” The students painted the house they built, as well as

“Attending Our Lady of Good Counsel for elementary school set

a chapel. They also built a gazebo, cementing it and making a

a good foundation for my faith. It has grown even stronger at

thatch roof.

PVI. When I got here, there were so many opportunities to give

In addition to their physical work, Molly enjoyed interacting

back. I wanted to get involved in as much as I could.”

with the local people. “It was great to learn about their culture.

In addition to the faith community, Molly cites the school spirit

We got to see how they go about their life

as another one of her favorite things about PVI. “Going to

with what they have, which is not a lot. They

games and cheering with the VI Man is just so fun. We have

have so much joy, despite how few material

the best student section. We all come together and are one.”

possessions they have.”

participating in a mission trip, one thing is certain: “You can

life. Growing up, the Coxes had a family

always be assured of a huge smile and hug from Molly,” shares

tradition of serving meals at Christ House, a

Campus Minister Joyce Krolicki.

soup kitchen in Old Town Alexandria, after Christmas Mass. Molly is the youngest in her family and older siblings, Jeff ’15 and Nora ’13, also attended Paul VI. From an early age, Molly has felt inspired to give back. She and her siblings were adopted from Shenzhen, China. “My birth

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Whether in the stands cheering for the Panthers, or

Service has always been a part of Molly’s

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“Her heart of service begins first and foremost with her family.

She brings this kindness and generosity to her friends at PVI and to the local community. She is not interested in self-gain, but rather simply wants to do what is right. She gives with the humblest of hearts.”

CHOSEN PATH: A L U M N I S P O T L I G H T

In Jade’s Honor Elissa Fibich Power ‘93 “According to Mark Twain, the two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why,” shares Elissa Fibich Power ’93.

During her time at PVI, Elissa was a cheerleader and managed Boys’ Lacrosse. She excelled at cheer and was the first All American Cheerleader for Paul VI. Elissa went on to Frostburg State University, graduating magna cum laude in December 1996. She relocated to Northern California, where she lived and worked while earning her MBA. After positions at Computer Science Corporation, Booz Allen Hamilton and Gartner, Elissa started at Arthrex, a medical device company, in 2016. She is currently the Program Management Office Director within Global Information Services.

Elissa has achieved academic and professional success, but has also faced life-altering challenges in her life.

In June of 2009, Elissa and her husband Chris found out they were expecting identical twin girls. Unfortunately, at 17 weeks before her due date, Elissa was rushed to the hospital on emergency bedrest. She contracted a life threatening infection that was harming the babies and the twins were forced into the world 13 weeks before their due date.

Elissa recalls the events that changed the path of her life: “Our eldest was an unselfish soul who absorbed the majority of the infection and spared her sister. We welcomed Jade Alexandra into this world and said goodbye 48 hours after birth and just 24 hours after her baptism in the NICU incubator.”

“To say we were devastated was an understatement. That was the day I found out why I was born, albeit not immediately, but with utmost certainty. God gave me two miracles, but graced my earthly life with one. Having identical twins was not a coincidence — it was God’s work of being truly merciful to spare us from complete brokenness.”

Chloe Quinn, Jade’s identical twin, was only 1 lb 10 ounces at birth. “Chloe made it immediately evident that she was something amazingly special, built from true grace, true grit, a lot of fight, and overall iron determination,” Elissa shares. After 88 days in the NICU, Chloe was able to go home.

When Elissa learned she was expecting son Lane a few months later – a pregnancy that was against all medical odds — she knew Jade and God had devised a path forward.

On the day they lost Jade, Elissa and Chris found themselves at a crossroads. “When you go through something like that, going back to the same life just isn’t possible.” When Elissa was offered a job in Naples, Florida, they felt it was the answer to their prayers.

Soon after establishing their life in Naples, Elissa began making jewelry influenced by her environment as a way to heal.

“Creating jewelry presents the opportunity to be expressive, artistic, and manifest pieces that I have dreamed about, but have never been able to find. It allows me to create in Jade’s honor and seek healing.”

“Making jewelry enables me keep Jade close and share her with others. I believe she blesses and protects all our pieces, keeping their owners protected under God, the angels and the saints. The best thing is watching others fall in love with their pieces, and seeing the little bits of light that she brings to them.”

Through everything, Elissa’s faith has been a constant guide.

“PVI provided me with a strong belief in God and a dedication to my beliefs that has remained — and even intensified — into adulthood. This will be one of the greatest gifts I will pass on to my children.”

“When God throws a curveball, I have the ability to choose before I respond. This choice gives you the power to allow those curveballs to define you — or to be those things that you ultimately understand were all part of God’s plan — and will make you stronger than you ever thought possible.”

“The loss of a child is an unrelenting pain that only grows more intense with time. As I see Chloe flourish, I constantly wonder: What would Jade be like? We all feel the void. We always will.”

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CHOSEN PATH: F A C U L T Y S P O T L I G H T

Path of Service

taught science and

Rich Donahue

English and was the

“Through service, I have met people

only volunteer in

from all walks of life. Serving abroad

his village. For four

makes me feel close to humanity — we

months he was the

all have the same basic human wants.

only Peace Corps

Our similarities are so much more than

volunteer on the

our differences,” reflects Social Studies

entire island.

teacher Rich Donahue.

He learned the

Rich’s dedication to service has led him literally around the world — to isolated islands, remote villages and recovering U.S. cities. And after each service adventure, the PVI community is blessed that Rich’s path has led him back to us.

Rich started working at Paul VI in the fall of 1986, PVI’s fourth school year. Living in Vienna, Rich had heard that a new Catholic high school was opening. He was working on

Faculty versus staff soccer match in Liberia

native language and can still remember some of it. “The Peace Corps was a great experience. I found it very fulfilling and it cemented the idea that every so often I should do a service trip.”

Rich returned to Virginia after 27 months. Since it was the middle of the school year, he did carpentry work until he was hired back at PVI the following school year.

his Master’s in Education at the time and he needed to do a

Rich says he has always had an interest in carpentry. He

research project, so he came to talk to the administrators.

gained experience during the summers by going to a job site

After that first meeting, Rich served as a substitute teacher while finishing his Master’s. PVI’s founding principal, Father Don Heet, OSFS hired Rich for a full time teaching job for the next school year.

and asking, “Need any help?” Rich has done work in the PVI chapel and installed shelves in the library. He has added a deck and an addition on his own home. “Carpentry is a nice change of pace, but I always want to get back to teaching and service.”

After teaching Social Studies at Paul VI for six years, Rich embarked on a stint with the Peace Corps in Kiribati. Rich was excited to travel to a new place and make an impact. “I was teaching a course in Geography, but at the time I would not have been able to find

Rich has taught history, government, sociology, and geography at PVI over the years. Rich has also taught in the DeSales program, where he provided extra help to students with learning challenges.

Kiribati on a map,” Rich

Rich found working in DeSales to be a good experience, one

remembers.

that helped enhance his classroom teaching. “There were

Part of Micronesia, the nation of Kiribati is made up of 33 islands, only about 20 of which are inhabited. Rich

insights I learned working in DeSales that were valuable when I was back to the classroom. It helped to see what students struggled with and to think about how I could do things differently.”

“Since I was helping with all subjects, I used all parts of my brain and it gave me a big picture of the whole school. I have

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“Seek his will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.”

Proverbs 3:6 run into a few of my former DeSales students and it is always With a crew in New Orleans

nice to see them doing well.”

After a few years in DeSales, Rich again felt called to serve — this time he went to New Orleans to help with rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.

In New Orleans, Rich worked with Operation Helping Hands, a Catholic Charities organization that specializes in rebuilding

When asked if he noticed any differences or similarities to PVI students, Rich laughed: “Kids are kids.”

homes for the elderly and disabled. Many of the homes were

After serving about a year, Rich ended his term in Liberia in

almost totally destroyed and had to be nearly gutted. Rich led

June 2014. The Ebola epidemic started ramping up in Liberia

different crews, working on houses for several weeks at a time.

about a month later. Rich has been in touch with people he

Rich was able to meet many of the homeowners. He heard their

knew there and thankfully no one he knew had died.

stories and got to know the people they were helping.

Rich is now back at Paul VI once again, teaching Government

After serving in New Orleans for about a year, Rich again

— his favorite subject to teach. His commitment to service

returned to PVI and taught Government. Then after four years,

infuses his teaching and he has not ruled out another service

he felt called to seek another service opportunity.

trip in the future. “I am a citizen of the United States, but also

“I usually get the sense that it’s time. I never know what I will return to, but it’s worked out in the past. I see the needs in the world and I like to go and try to do something,” Rich shares.

Rich applied for a position with Peace Corps Response. This time, he could see the job in advance and apply for something specific. “They were looking for a Teacher Trainer in Liberia.

They speak English there and I thought it would be a good fit.”

the world. I have been blessed to spend time overseas, being able to help in areas that are not as fortunate. It has always worked out that there has been a spot for me back at PVI.” “Whatever I do, I would always like to do something service related. I feel lucky that I’ve had opportunities to use the skills I have. I believe in service — I feel called to go where there are people who need help.”

After thirteen years of Civil War, there was a pent up demand for trained teachers in Liberia. According to Rich, the goal was to make their teaching more student-centered, rather than teacher-centered or focused on rote memorization. “I enjoyed working with the teachers and it definitely made me think about my own teaching.”

Rich also was able to interact with the local children in his village and by observing the teachers in their schools.

With local residents in Liberia

Rich organized a book drive to set up a school library in Liberia.

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ed for their thirty The Class of 1986 reunit y, June 25 at Paul VI. year reunion on Saturda a tour of the school Alumni were treated to about the building and reminisced not only out the teachers and classrooms, but ab d mold them into and coaches who helpe e class was pleased who they’ve become. Th se teachers that to visit with several of tho ing with us! 86ers evening; thank you for be country; the far thest travelled from across the lifornia, was Matt traveler, hailing from Ca ’re told, lives about 30 Ondrof. The closest, we Whether near or far, houses away-Tommy G! our hearts feeling we lef t one another with our laughs much fuller, our smiles wider, ater. louder, and our thanks gre

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knew we were a part of somet to open a new hing special— sc It was like bein hool in an old school buildin g. g a part of an exci that you knew wasn’t going to ting experiment fail — you just didn’t know wha t the outcome was going to be One of the best . things I took aw a love of learni ng. I had neve ay from PVI was r before had th experience of e having someo ne really challe me (so much so nge , it made me an and make me want to do my gr y at first) best for them.

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in the old s, parking immediately d n u ro g l o was scho e 30th de it onto old gym, I Once I ma nd walking into the to attend th atching o d ra lo o C a c t s m a lo o w g fr s in a ip e tr park ght, as a highli r making th our gratified fo tour of the school w the event. Just like the he ttended started reunion. T hers who a pioneers and we all c a te e th become. re ld e u o w up with w y I e what PV class, th g ld n o ti m a u to d gra lping ally the role gether, he ss, perpetu experienced la c r e p journey to p u tually the stances I nd circum ll the was perpe Our class lieve all the events a duating class and a e r — helped ra b e g I t . th models ith toge f the firs s o fa f rt o a p p a g le in e e ether it’s a at PVI — b facult y who took th y. When getting tog e left off. nd I am toda p where w teachers a the person e pick right back u to in e m w ld mo and ulated stood still to take calc le b a e b if time has e helped m rent and thing dif fe nc e a t P VI My experie g to be part of some nd having the faith ,a tin risks, wan llowing the masses nproven. u fo d ly n d a lin w b e t no ing n of someth to be part

“Our Spiritual Future” Nancy Morley Lear ‘86 It is wonderful watching families grow, seeing pictures of adventures and special occasions, and supporting one another when the tough times hit. PVI helped me become the person I am today in so many ways. Teachers were ment ors and friends were a support system.

A key part of my spiritual education and developme nt was the retreat program. I feel that the retreat program strengthened my relatio nship with God and helped to form the bond that the Class of ’86 still has today. I will always be grateful to Mrs. Kline, Fr. Heet and the other adults who cared enoug h to invest in our spiritual future.

B A: Allison Cibroski Hamilton, Terry Rivers Burns, Monica Jemio Summit B: Rob Cookston, Chris White, Matt Ondroff, Ed Grimm, Berk Cotter, Keith Principe C: John Horan, Monica Grimm, Ed Grimm, Ellen Horan D: Fran Chronowski, Tom Gardner E: Jayne Moore Rhodes, Nancy Morley Lear, Lisa Slaby Gillingham, Laurie Cooke Combs, Vicky Henderson, Stephanie Hemphill Reynolds

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Patti Boyd Hinze ’98 and her husband Steve welcomed Wyatt Charles Hinze on April 14, 2016 in Los Angeles, CA. Wyatt is lucky to have two siblings, Leila and Luke, who love him dearly and enjoy making him laugh.

He and his brother Luke were baptized on October 9, 2016 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Burbank, CA in the presence of their blended family, grandparents and his godmother, Barbara Boyd Eckert ’92.

Meaghan Marshall Martin ‘98 and her husband, James, welcomed their son Thomas Peter at 10:38 am on July 26, 2016 in Fairfax, VA. Thomas is surrounded by love from his three older siblings, grandparents, family and friends. Thomas 20

Eileen Kiley Curren ’98 and her husband Steve welcomed son John Francis at 5:07 am on June 1st, 2016 in Fairfax, VA. He weighed 8 lbs and was 21 inches long.

John is blessed to have both sets of grandparents in the area and lots of aunts, uncles and friends near and far who love him dearly. John was baptized at St. Charles Borromeo in Arlington on September 17. Eileen’s siblings, Kevin ’99 (John’s godfather), Maureen ’99 and Colleen ’04, were there to celebrate, as well as Meaghan Marshall Martin ’98.

Christopher Hogan ’99 and wife Michelle Rother Hogan ’06 welcomed their daughter Aria Catherine Hogan at 9:18 pm on July 2, 2016 in West Palm Beach, FL. Aria weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and measured 19.5 inches long. Aria is Chris and Michelle’s first child and is already enjoying time spent with her grandparents who frequently visit her in South Florida.

Laura Oliveria ‘00 and husband Joseph Hecker welcomed Colette Olivia Hecker on April 23, 2016 at the Birthing Inn in Loudoun. She joins big brother Collin Hecker.

Kerry Williams Wyss ‘99 and husband JC Wyss welcomed their son Thomas John on June 12th. “Tommy” weighed

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Kevin and Lauren live in Arlington, Virginia and are enjoying the unconditional love and chaos that comes with two toddlers and a newborn.

just over 9 lbs and was 21.75 inches long. Tommy is a very happy baby who enjoys looking at the world around him and laughing at his big sister Juliana (3.5 years old).

Patty Young Salerno ‘00 and husband Matt Salerno welcomed Valerie Jane Salerno on May 4, 2016 in Fairfax, VA. She is the second child for Patty and Matt and is much loved by her older sister Genevieve. Valerie was baptized at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Annandale and is blessed to have Mike Perri ‘00 and his wife Chelsea as her godparents.

Kevin Woodley ‘01 and Lauren Crook Woodley ‘01 welcomed their daughter Catherine Farrell Woodley at 5:26 pm on August 18, 2016 in Fairfax, Virginia. Catherine weighed 8 lbs 8 oz and measured 20 inches long.

Catherine is the third child for Kevin and Lauren.

Coleman John Woodley was born October 18, 2012 and Reagan Anne Woodley was born

Update your contact info: www.paulvi.net/alumni/stayintouch

Danielle MacDonald Wateridge ‘02 is a local real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway and has recently launched 1st Home University, an educational seminar program geared towards helping home buyers and sellers prepare for upcoming transactions.

She has partnered with Tim Kelly, a local lender with Highlands Residential Mortgage and husband of AnnMarie MacDonald Kelly ‘04, to conduct the classes. Visit www.1sthomeuniversity. com or email Danielle directly at Danielle. wateridge@gmail.com for more information and to register for an upcoming class!

Alexandra Saulino Keephart ‘04 and husband Jonathan Keephart welcomed their son Atlas Henry on September 15, 2015.

The Keepharts reside in Malvern, PA. Alexandra spends her time taking care of Atlas and organic farming and Jonathan is an attorney.

Andrew Armstrong ’04 currently works for Halliburton in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Andrew graduated from University of Colorado as a Chemical and Biological Engineer and will be living in Abu Dhabi for the next three years. He continues to gain new managerial experiences

ALUMN I N EW S & U P DATE S in the international oil sector. He wants friends to know it’s 120 degrees outside and humid, so stop complaining about Virginia.

Casey Bridges Costello ‘07 and Zach Costello ’07 welcomed son Cooper Paul Costello on August 22, 2016 at Fair Oaks Hospital. Cooper weighed 8 lbs and 1 oz. and joins big brother Landon. Zach, Casey and Cooper are pictured at Cooper’s baptism at St. Timothy on September 18, with godparents Ryan Costello Quigg ‘08 and husband Jake Quigg.

Meghan O’Neill ’12 and Mitchell Mahoney ’13, both students at Christopher Newport University, interned at Busch Gardens Williamsburg this past summer. Mitchell was a Lead Supervisor at The Curse of DarKastle and Meghan was a Merchandise Facility Supervisor in France.

They are pictured after presenting their park improvement proposal to the Busch Gardens Senior Leadership Team, titled “Improved Pathway Lighting.” After

graduating in December from CNU with a degree in Mathematics, Meghan will be moving to Orlando, Florida to participate in the Disney College Program.

Colleen Cosgriff ‘13 writes for Street Sense, where she recently published two articles about voting registration and rights by state. Cosgriff also just published an article in The Blue and Gray Press at the University of Mary Washington, which she attends. This past summer, Cosgriff interned with a social worker.

Vincent McGonigle ‘13 interned with U.S. Senator Tim Kaine this past summer. Vince attends Elizabethtown College and is the executive treasurer of the Student Senate.

George Capen ‘13 played with the Ocean State Waves in the New England Collegiate Baseball League for a second summer and then was called up by the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod Baseball League at the end of the season.

Capen attends the College of the Holy Cross.

New Alumni Director Morgan Howard ‘13 and Travis Smith ‘15, along with Morgan’s sister Catherine ‘17, continue to dominate the East Coast fishing circuit with a recent 4th Place win ($500) at the Dream Fields Spanish Mackerel Tournament conducted out of Kilmarnock, VA on the Chesapeake Bay. The team set a new high water mark by their team placement in the primary money division in a field of 54 boats and Morgan repeated as the Special Angler winner, taking home an additional $200 in prize money.

Sarah Sotelo ’15 was named an All-America Scholar-Athlete by the The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) for the 2015-16 academic year. Sarah is studying Accounting and Financial Management and playing softball at Juniata College in Pennsylvania.

Mary Ashooh Hamrick ’86 has recently returned to Paul VI, this time as both a parent and a staff member.

In the new role of Assistant Director, Mary with her children Constituent Katherine ’20 and Jake ‘19 Relations, Mary will be working with alumni, parents and other groups in the PVI community, as a member of the PVI Advancement team.

“Aside from structural changes, not much has changed at Paul VI. If you remember hilarious classmates, dedicated teachers, championship teams, an active Campus Ministry, you’ll be happy to hear that Paul VI still has it all! I look forward to meeting and working with alumni and the extended community, and am thrilled to be representing the unparalleled Class of 1986!

Friend me on Facebook, check out our alumni page — Paul VI Catholic High School Alumni Association — and come by the Advancement Office to say hello!”

Alumni return to halls of PVI The following alumni are currently working at Paul VI: First row, left to right: Patti Hinko ‘06 (English), Betsy Hinko Rhodes ’96 (Director of Special Programs), Beth Hrastar Revor ’90 (English), Annie Desmarais ’08 (Psychology/Public Speaking), Mary Kate Wiedemer ’12 (Study Hall). Second row: Sarah Browne Gardner ‘07 (Options Program Coordinator), Megan Battle ‘03 (Director of Options), Katie Grim Tinsley ’02 (Director of Student Life), Melanie Gesker Kiernan ‘92 (English), Kate Grimm Andreottola ’94 (Director of Advancement), Cindy Ali ’96 (Spanish). Third row: Casey Sullivan McLellan ’00 (Options), Patrick Kiechlin ’97 (Math), Tom Opfer ’96 (Principal/Dean of Academics), Eileen Kiley Curren ’98 (Director of Communications), Tommy Hodge ’11 (Study Hall). Not pictured: Patty Young Salerno ’00 (Instructional Coach), CJ Capen ’99 (Choir), Mary Ashooh Hamrick ’86 (Associate Director, Constituent Relations).

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Front Row, left to right: Leanne Wasikowski, Kingsley Brinkley, Beth Lu, Helen Loera, Lisa Carroll. Back Row: Rita Kazarian, Jill Meyer, Norma J. Dyer, Michelle Susco, Ana Uriona.

Email pviptopres@paulvi.net or mothersclub@paulvi.net to get involved in the PTO or the Mothers Club!

Welcome Happy Hour PVI moms enjoyed a happy hour at Dolce Veloce Wine Bar on August 18. This event was an opportunity to meet other PVI moms and learn more about the PVI community. Presentations were given by Virginia Colwell, Head of School; Thomas Opfer, Principal; Kate Andreottola, Director of Advancement; and Billy Emerson, Athletic Director.

A: Alex Pfeffer Sharp ’91, Jill Etesse, Xochitle Felix-Van Horn, Alyson Perry Kiser ’89, Kristin Logan ’00, Sadie McCurry, Anna Levine. B: Catherine Purdy, Beth Lu, Tonya Lucas Baker ‘93. C: Kari Pecha, Beth Tecala, Sue Rissing. D: Kate Grimm Andreottola ’94, Donna Prosser Thomas ‘94. E: Meaghan Shevlin Kiefer ‘87, Nancy Loftus, Kate Grimm Andreottola ‘94. F: Tracy Hammond, Jaquis Gaskins

Bidding Adieu to Mrs. Miller!

Alumni gathered on Friday, July 8th to toast, roast and bid a fond farewell to Mrs. Katherine Miller, as she retired after 13 years as Theatre teacher and Director of PVI Players.

ABOVE: Scott Wehner ‘14, Alex Wingate ‘14, Ken Kelleher, Spencer Loessberg ‘14 LEFT: Front Row: Sean Mahoney ‘04, Katherine Miller, Chris Stinson ‘06, Hillary Dennison ‘07, Greg Hoppe ‘09. Back Row: Ken Kelleher, Kathy d’Alelio, Caleigh Davis ‘16, Catherine Brusseau Hubbard ‘07, Tommy Hodge ‘11, Ryan Robinson ‘11, Spencer Loessberg ‘14, Joe Strakus ‘07, Bob Stulac, Annemarie Loessberg ‘11.

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Sarah Browne ‘07 married Matthew Gardner on July 9th, 2016 at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Clifton, VA. Sarah works at Paul VI; Matthew works for GEICO. The couple recently moved to Woodbridge.

PVI alumni and staff in attendance included: Zoey DiMauro ‘10, Ellen Bower ‘06, Mary Daley, Jenny Hodge ‘06, Daniel Browne ‘10, Megan Battle ‘03, Brittany Abbott ‘07, bridesmaid, Jennifer Piraino, bridesmaid, and Tom Grodek.

Michelle Hollcraft ‘12 married Christian Nott ’12 on May 16, 2016 at St. Bede’s Chapel in Williamsburg, VA. Michelle’s matron of honor was Laura (Hollcraft) Aydlette ’10; bridesmaids Francesca Dinger ’12 and Meghan O’Neill ’12 were also in attendance. Other alumni present at the wedding were Matthew Hollcraft ’15, Christine Heubusch ’12 and Andrew Shea ’12. Christian and Michelle currently live in West Des Moines, Iowa with their puppy Snowy. Christian is a member of the Iowa National Guard and works for ITA Group as a technical support analyst.

Natalie Matheny ‘08 married Brian Wilver on April 2, 2016 in Tallahassee, Florida. The couple is pictured with Natalie’s immediate family, Daniel Matheny ‘06 and his wife, Emily, as well as her parents, Patrick and Laura Matheny, who have been longtime PVI Boosters. They were married at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with a reception that followed at Goodwood Museum & Gardens. Natalie is working on her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at Florida State University and Brian works as an Accounting Representative in FSU’s College of Medicine.

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ALUMN I W ED D I N GS Richard Allridge ’08 married Maureen Wirshup July 2 in the chapel at St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A reception following the ceremony was held at the Mendenhall Inn in Chadds Ford. Both Rich and Maureen are 2012 graduates of St. Joseph’s University. Rich earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the Haub School of Business. Maureen now holds both a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Master’s degree in education from SJU. Rich is a financial planner with the firm of Nelson Financial Partners, LLC located in Warrenton and Maureen teaches English for grades 6 through 8 at Our Lady of Hope Catholic School in Sterling.

The couple resides in Fairfax, Virginia.

Michelle Young ’09 married Thomas Mealey of Bloomington, Minnesota on July 15, 2016 in Fairfax, VA. They were married at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church with a reception at The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. PVI alums in attendance included Meghann Beamer ‘09, Kate Beitel ‘09, Kat Fite ‘09, Lizz Sweeney ‘09, Marcus Martinez ‘10, Brian Young ‘01, Patty Young Salerno ‘00, Sarah Young ‘07, Daniel Perri ‘03, Emily Perri McFadden ‘05, Tom McFadden ‘05, and Mike Perri ‘00. Michelle and Thomas reside in Dayton, Ohio where he serves in the Air Force and she is in an accelerated nursing school program.

Sophia Farrulla ’09 married Troy Schuler on July 30, 2016 in the Wren Chapel at The College of William & Mary. PVI alums Paulina Kosturos ‘09 and Rachel King ’09 were both bridesmaids in the wedding. Sophia and Troy recently moved back to the DC area from Santa Barbara, California, where they first met.

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Zoey Di Mauro ’10 married Evan Maraist on September 3, 2016. The wedding was held at St. Bridget Church in Berryville and the reception was held at Rosemont Manor. Zoey’s sister Veronica ’14 was a bridesmaid and Sarah Browne Gardner ’07 served as a reader. Other PVI friends in attendance were Laura Hollcraft Aydlette, Lizzie Greene Ney and Kelly Wojtan, all Class of 2010. Zoey currently works as a Staff Writer at the Arlington Catholic Herald.

Billy Conques ’05 married Katie Manley ’06 on June 4th, 2016 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Ashburn, followed by a reception at Shadow Creek in Purcellville, VA.

PVI alums and staff in attendance included Christine Manley ’08, Daniel Manley ’10, Melissa Manley ’13, Tony Conques Jr. ’97, Kara Moriarty Conques ’97, Carrie Conques ’99, Leanne Conques ’01, Kristen Conques ’03, Tony Conques Sr. (Girls Basketball Coach), Scott Allen (Girls Basketball Coach), Conor Keefe ‘06, Sarah Kaye ’05, Patrick South ’05, Brad McNiff ’05, Danny Brosnan ’05, Brad Yassine ’06, Jenn Bracht ’06, Farrell Wilkins ’06, Patrick Dohmann ’06, Patricia Sotela ’07, Jennifer Serafin Cupitt ’07, Stephen Brooks ’06, Barry Mountain ’05, Paul Coutry ’06, Andres Torres ’05, Kate Shewmaker Torres ’05, Nick Sutton ’05, Nick Johnson ’03, Katie Cavanaugh Johnson ’03, Matt Radio ’03, Tricia Lagos ’06, Elena Lagos ’04, Katie Lagos ‘02, Molly Zigo ’06, Katherine Oberhofer ’06, Hussein Farzad ’06, Joey Avveduti ’06, Ashley Bunce ’05, Megan Bunce ’05, Kate Reidenbaugh Heasly ’02, and Christopher Heasly ’02.

Robert DeSilva ‘07 married Andrea Rossman on October 8th, 2016 at Dominion Valley Country Club in Haymarket, VA.

Paul VI alums in attendance included (left to right) Kat Binder McGinness ‘07, Ellie McDonnell ‘08, James McFadden ‘07, Michael DeSilva ‘03, Katherine DeSilva ‘09, Robert DeSilva ‘07, Andrea Rossman DeSilva, Jackie Bacon ‘12, William Nixon ‘12, Katie Taylor Bacon ‘08, Chris Bacon ‘08, and Jeffrey Bacon ‘13. Robert and Andrea currently live in Herndon.

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IN M EM O RIAM The Paul VI Catholic High School community extends its prayers and condolences to the relatives of alumni, students, parents and friends of the school who have passed away recently.

Thomas M. Zopfi IV ‘88 Jean Chiarizia, grandmother of Madeline Chiarizia ‘17 Dan Lehn, former PVI Math teacher Ann Marie Reilly, former PVI receptionist Sally Herman ‘04 Joan Jurich Babrow, sister of Pete Jurich, PVI religion teacher Kestutis V. Ciziunas, father of Pranas ‘91, Andrius ‘94 and Vincas ‘98 Reva Kozak, mother of Linda Taylor, former PVI receptionist Father Michael Cavanaugh, OSFS, former PVI religion teacher Rita Pratsch, mother of Candice ’96 and Laurie ‘01 Kathleen Noone, mother of Jimmy ’07 and Danielle ‘09 Ed Hogan, cousin of Patrick Rozmajzl, PVI science teacher; uncle of Tim ’08, Matthew ’10, and James ‘13 Conner Worosz, son of Tom ‘88 Fred “Tom” Grolemund, father-in-law of Paul O’Leary, PVI math teacher, and grandfather of Megan ‘15 and Tim ‘17.

Art Moosally ‘88

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PANTHER TR ACK S Winter 2016

A Path Home Patrick Kiechlin ‘97 and Casey Sullivan McLellan ‘00 The community at Paul VI is remarkable – thanks to our teachers, students, and the welcoming atmosphere. Students love PVI so much that many have come back to teach, including Mr. Patrick Kiechlin ‘97 (Math) and Mrs. Casey Sullivan McLellan ’00 (Options), who are new additions to the PVI faculty this year.

These new PVI teachers have a unique experience — working with teachers who taught them. Mr. Kiechlin has the opportunity to work in the same department as his high school math teacher. “I like working with Mrs. Johnson, who taught me.” He is thankful for her class, although it seemed difficult. “At the time, I thought Mrs. Johnson was being picky in math class. However, without her rigorous teaching, I would not have succeeded in my upper level math classes at college.”

Mrs. McLellan also has the opportunity to work with a previous teacher. “Mrs. Hanley’s fashion class was my favorite memory of high school, especially going to the mall fifth period.”

Patrick Kiechlin ‘97

Casey Sullivan McLellan ’00

Paul VI has a lengthy history and strong legacy for families. Mr. Kiechlin describes PVI as his home, as his older brother, Brian Kiechlin ‘89 and many nephews and nieces have attended. He feels honored to be able to teach at PVI, after dreaming of it for many years.

Mrs. McLellan has a special connection to the PVI Options program, as her sister Shannon was a student in it. Shannon is with God now, after passing away suddenly three years ago. McLellan has used this experience to become a teacher at PVI. “Needless to say it has been a struggle. Many days I prayed to find a purpose in her death. That’s why I was thrilled to see a position open up within the Options Program. I applied, and I was offered the job! Not only was I offered the position, but it was on the anniversary of the date we lost Shannon — almost to the minute. I believe God had a plan for me, and Shannon was the angel guiding me.”

The Options program is an important part of what makes PVI the community it is today, just as when McLellan was a student and the program was beginning. “I wasn’t sure my classmates would respond well to these kids, but I underestimated them greatly. This program just lit a light within the school, like nothing I had ever seen.”

Kiechlin and McLellan are unique additions to the Paul VI community — with both a student and teacher perspective. They find that although much about PVI has changed, a lot has stayed the same. “The spirit of PVI is still here, and it will stay with the school no matter its location” McLellan remarks.

Kiechlin agrees, “At PVI, our Faith is at the center of everything we do. I love being able to pray with my students and to celebrate the sacraments as a school community. That of course hasn’t changed — it is the heart of Catholic education.”

Article by Maggie Cornejo ‘17

ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016

W

hat happened each and every day during

and raising awareness — service wasn’t seen

the 2015-2016 academic year at Paul VI

as a requirement, it was just a way of life for PVI

was possible because of you. When we

students.

often stop to think of how we can thank

We showed goodness: We lead by example for

you, we remember the best way is through our

one another and with one another. We follow the

actions — turning your generosity into moments

examples of those who support us and have faith

that define Paul VI Catholic High School.

in us.

We had much to celebrate through newsworthy

We were inspired: The beauty of a high school

academic achievements, championship trophies

lives in the hallways, with minds and hearts filled

for display, and awards and recognition for our

with hope, with stories big and small unfolding

visual and performing arts. However, if you ask the

daily. We saw students inspiring one another and

students what they love about Paul VI, it always

creating change, faculty challenging students to

comes down to being a community, helping

think and apply what they know, and parents and

others, and learning who they are as they pave the

friends championing Paul VI through quiet prayers

path for what they will be. This is the true gift you

or with their voices as true fans.

have given. We couldn’t think of a more powerful

We are grateful: For all of this — we are proud

investment. And we can’t thank you enough.

and we are grateful. The support of Paul VI

We had faith: During times of challenge and loss,

Catholic High School in 2015-2016 not only kept the

the Paul VI community came together. Through

electricity on, it ignited a spark in the imaginations

faith, we found peace and supported our faculty,

that generate “aha” moments. You enabled another

staff, students, and alumni through prayer.

group of Panthers to proudly walk across the stage,

We created stories: The Valedictorian for the

with bright futures in front of them.

Class of 2016 drew a comparison of her class’s time

And now, the excitement and energy continues.

at Paul VI to that of a story – the characters, the

More than ever, our commitment to instilling a

plot twists, and the chapters that filled the pages

commitment to faith, learning, and community in

of each student’s personal story. We welcomed the

our students is imperative. We thank those who

Class of 2019 and let them begin chapter one.

made this possible through gifts in 2015-2016. On

We served: From Fairfax to Banica, for children or those who hunger for food, by fighting for cures

behalf of the administration, faculty, staff and students, thank you. We are truly blessed.

Kate (Grimm) Andreottola ‘94 Director of Advancement

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Vive Jesu Society The V+J, Vive Jesu, translates to “Live Jesus.” This is the motto of Saint Francis de Sales, the patron saint of Paul VI Catholic High School. The Vive Jesu Society enriches the lives of Paul VI students, faculty, and staff through their gifts of $1,000 or more during the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Paul VI Catholic High School is grateful for the generosity and loyalty of the Vive Jesu Society, allowing the school to continue to teach students how to live Jesus.

Pope Paul VI

($50,000)

($5,000)

The school’s namesake, Pope Paul VI said, “Nothing makes one feel so strong as a call for help.” Members of Pope Paul VI create change. Their generosity enables the high school to achieve its mission, to graduate responsible, moral, service-oriented young adults. Because of Pope Paul VI members, faculty/staff, students, and alumni are prepared to respond to calls for help through leadership and a commitment to acting with integrity.

Saint Jane de Chantal, founder of the Congregation of the Visitation, received spiritual guidance from Saint Francis de Sales. An advocate for women in ministry and often facing adversity, Saint Jane de Chantal truly lived her mission.

Donors at the Saint Jane de Chantal level help Paul VI students build the skills needed to identify and live their personal mission and advocate for others.

Saint Francis de Sales

($25,000)

“Be who you are and be that well.” The words of Saint Francis de Sales grace the walls of the classrooms at Paul VI and the memories of the alumni. Gifts at the Saint Francis de Sales level give students the tools to live as he did – loving God and loving their neighbor. The impact of these gifts are felt far and wide, beyond the walls of Paul VI.

Grace and Wisdom

($10,000)

“Grow in grace and wisdom,” the philosophy of the school, is found in the prayer of the apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians. The kindness of Grace and Wisdom members ensures that this philosophy is rooted in the teachings at Paul VI and in the actions of our students as they prepare academically and socially to confidently lead.

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Saint Jane de Chantal

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Principal’s Circle

($2,500)

Strong leadership is possible because of the circles of support – alumni, families, and friends – who invest in the academic and spiritual vision of Paul VI. Generous donors of the Principal’s Circle celebrate the Paul VI legacy, provide for the present, and create opportunities for the future.

Pride, Values, and Integrity

($1,000)

Pride in who you are as an individual and community; values that embody the teachings of the church; integrity to lead with character and as a responsible member of society – each of these is the core of a Paul VI education.

The support of friends of Pride, Values, and Integrity ensures PVI students achieve spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, and physical development according to the teachings of the Gospel and St. Francis de Sales.

Grace & Wisdom ($10,000+ ) Ourisman Chantilly Toyota

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Woodley

Porto Charities Inc.

Clarke-Hook Foundation

The Nader Family Foundation

St. Jane de Chantal ($5,000 + ) Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ronald

Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Hadinger

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Rudden

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McGonigle

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McLean Jr.

United Way of the National Capital Area

Principal’s Society ($2,500+ ) Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Coan

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Latessa

The Honorable and Mrs. William Colwell

Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Loving III

Mr. Robert Davis and Ms. Deborah Pflieger

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. John Emery Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. and Mrs. J. David Hoppe

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth T. Maloney

60%

of PVI student-athletes are also on the Honor Roll.

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. John F. Utley Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas John Worosz Jr.

Pride, Values, & Integrity ($1,000+ ) All Saints Catholic School

Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. DeConcilis

Mr. Peter M. Jurich

Mr. and Mrs. James G. Noble

America’s Charities

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Desmarais

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Kijewski

Mrs. Bette Papke

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Devlin

Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Kiley

Mr. and Mrs. Emory B. Peters

Applied Computing Technologies, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. William Fennell Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Latter

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Reynolds

Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Bohn Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William Hanley

Mr. Richard and Mrs. Laura Malnight ‘86

Mr. and Mrs. R. James Saylor ‘89

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Bozek

Mr. and Mrs. Brian McDonnell

Mr. and Mrs. James Carson

Mr. Stephen Phillips and Ms. Laura A. Heller ‘90

Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Spivey

Community Foundation of Northern Virginia

Mr. Donald Gross and Mrs. Anne Henry-Gross

Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. McHugh

Mr. Joel C. Susco and Dr. Michelle S. Susco

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mock

The Benevity Community Impact Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher F. Costello

Mr. and Mrs. David Ingemie

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Morrissey

Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Cunningham

Colonel and Mrs. Frederick E. Johnston III

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Murry

Mr. Douglas Weimer and Dr. Peggy Weimer

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Abbott

Mr. and Mrs. George Eastment

Ms. Nicole A. Kirk ‘15

Mr. James Nellis ‘94

Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt G. Andrews

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Fostek

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LeSage

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Rankin

Rev. Nicholas R. Barnes ‘03

Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Fulchino ‘86

Mr. and Mrs. Cabell Lloyd

Mr. and Mrs. Jason R. Rutherford ‘92

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wilmans

Panther ($500+ ) Mr. and Mrs. Ian P. Burns ‘91

Capt. and Mrs. John J. Hammerer Jr.

Mrs. Niamh M. Lowry

Ms. Ann Schierer

Deacon and Mrs. Richard Caporiccio

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Judge

Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Mandarino

Mr. and Mrs. Russ F. Topping

Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Connors

Mr. and Mrs. Christian A. Kassis

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. McCarthy

Mr. Ricardo A. Aguilera

Mr. and Mrs. Zachary M. Costello ‘07

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller

Anonymous (3)

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn C. Creel

Mrs. Denny Kline

Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Nickles II

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Armitage

Mrs. Roberta A. Fisher

Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Maher Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Davis O’Brien

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Bower

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Gallagher

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Brewer

Rev. Frank Hanlon OSFS

Mark P. Madden and Jenifer Joy Madden Charitable Fund

Mr. William B. Porter ‘88 and Ms. Amy Erdman

Mr. and Mrs. Robin K. Capp

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hinko

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McAlevy

Mr. Matthew J. Carullo ‘99

Mr. and Mrs. Willard J. Humphries Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. McCarthy

Mr. Nick Rhodes and Mrs. Betsy Rhodes ‘96

Gold & White ($250 + )

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Mr. Joseph Sebastian

The Class of 2016 was offered over

Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shea Mr. and Mrs. Anthony T. Sheehan

15 MILLION

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Bruce D. Wardinski Mr. and Mrs. James R. Wilmans ‘87 YourCause Mr. and Mrs. John L. Zanelotti Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Zigo

Honor Roll ($100+ ) Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Adamson ‘90 Mr. Pedro F. Valdes and Mrs. Ana M. Aldana

DOLLARS IN COLLEGE

Mr. and Mrs. John R Aldonas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Almy

SCHOLARSHIPS

Ms. Kate Grimm Andreottola ‘94 Anonymous (5) Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Bacarella Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bagnulo

Mr. and Mrs. Laurence F. Fitzgerald

LTC and Mrs. James R. Kyte ‘92

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Pompei

Mrs. MaryLynn Bailey

Mrs. Ruth Gastner

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Leffas

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Poole

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick K. Banducci

Colonel and Mrs. Christopher Giaimo

Mrs. Mary H. Lex

Mr. and Mrs. Alden Provost

Bank of America Foundation

Mr. Christopher Giaimo ‘87 and Mrs. Kimberly Giaimo ‘87

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lindblad

Mr. and Mrs. David T. Ralston

Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Ludwick ‘87

Mr. and Mrs. S. James Rannazzisi

Mr. Brandon L. Girmus ‘09

Mr. Michael J. Blanchard ‘99

Ms. Jennifer Lum

Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Rinkerman

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gohrband

Dr. and Mrs. Steven B. Blanchard

Dr. Mark Madden and Ms. Jenifer J. Madden

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Rish ‘86

Mr. and Mrs. Gary B. Greene

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Bozik

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Edward Grimm

Ms. Tess Briggs

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin S. Rohan

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Grodek

Mr. Raymond Malouf and Mrs. Amy M. Malouf ‘06

Mr. and Mrs. David Budd

Capt. and Mrs. James B. Groff

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Mangin

Dr. Michael and Dr. Gail Carome M.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Marsengill

Mr. and Mrs. Philip J Cassidy

Mr. Conrad E. Grundlehner and Dr. Marietta G. Grundlehner

Rev. Michael Cavanaugh OSFS

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Halpin Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Sean M. McGinn

Mr. and Mrs. James J. Check Sr.

Ms. Katherine C. Harvey ‘04

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. McNiff

Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Ciatti

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Harvey

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Melanson

Mr. and Mrs. John Clinton

Dr. Jesus Henson and Dr. Maricarmen Vendrell-Henson

Mr. and Mrs. William Miller

Mr. Kevin Barnett and Mrs. Sheila C. Clarke Barnett ‘03

Mr. Carl Coan III Mr. and Mrs. Ryan W. Colwell ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. David E. Conroy ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Cornejo Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Covert Mr. Stephen Curren and Mrs. Eileen K. Curren ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Daley Mr. and Mrs. James Dear Miss Kimberly A. Dear ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dobranski Mr. David Duncan ‘89 and Mrs. Mary Duncan ‘89

Dr. Daniel J. Hermes and Dr. Marjorie A. Hermes

Mr. Christopher Moriak ‘88 and Mrs. Monica H. Moriak ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Mueller

Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Humbertson ‘89

Mrs. Bridget C. Murphy

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hummel

Mr. Eric P. Murray

Mr. Willard J. Humphries III ‘10

Mr. F. Haywood Nelms

Mr. Douglas H. Jones and Ms. Margaret A. Olsen

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Neubig

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kane Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kanyan Ms. Jordan E. Kijewski ‘15 Mr. Kevin E. Kiley ‘99 Ms. Maureen M. Kiley ‘99

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Ellis

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore P. Kruczkowski

Ms. Carol C. Erhard

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Kryvoruka

Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Fecanin

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kull

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Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Martin

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Mr. Davis R. O’Brien ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. James P. O’Donnell III Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. O’Malley Mr. and Mrs. George J. Opfer Mr. Thomas Opfer ‘96 Ms. Patricia M. Orfini ‘03 Dr. and Mrs. Edmond L. Paquette M.D. Admiral and Mrs. Brian S. Pecha

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Robinette Mr. and Mrs. William E. Rouck ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roy Dr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Rozmajzl Mr. and Mrs. Bob L. Rubino II Mr. and Mrs. Patrick D. Scholl Mr. and Ms. Paul D. Sechser Mr. and Mrs. William Siegfried Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slucher Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Smith Mr. Thomas J. Solak Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Tacogue Mr. and Mrs. Everett Taylor Mr. and Mrs. James J. Torrell Truist Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Wagner ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Ainslie Bruce Walter Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wang Mr. and Mrs. William M. Webb Mr. Brendan C. Wells ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wiedemer Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wiltgen

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Wiltshire

Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Wonder

Mr. and Mrs. Craig S. Wingo

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Wonder ‘04

Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Wojtan Jr.

Over

Friend (up to $99 )

$1.5 Million

Miss Kimberly R. Ahern ‘02

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Gaughan

Mr. A.J. Ahmadi and Mrs. Marisa Y. Alonso Ahmadi ‘99

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Glenn

Ms. Vivian N. Alonso ‘03

Mr. Joseph B. Greener ‘09

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Baine

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Groller

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Battle Ms. Ellen M. Bower ‘06

Mr. Paul Hamrick and Mrs. Mary A. Hamrick ‘86

Mrs. Pamela M. Bower

Mr. and Mrs. George Hechtman

Ms. Angela L. Bozik ‘15

Mr. Luke H. Heffernan ‘02

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bozik

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hingston

Mr. CJ Capen ‘99

Ms. Jill A. Hoko

Ms. Laurie Capen CFC of Northern Shenandoah Valley

Mr. Robert Honzo and Mrs. Caroline H. Honzo ‘98

Ms. Courtney E. Check ‘15

Mr. and Ms. Timothy F. Jacobs ‘93

Mrs. Susan M. Clark

Mrs. Marka Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cochrane

Ms. Mary K. Kane ‘11

Ms. Meredith T. Cripe ‘15

Ms. Alicia Lee

Mr. Luke David

Ms. Dana R. Lindblad ‘09

Mr. and Mrs. Craig P. DeCampli

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Lloyd III

Mr. Robert R. DeSilva ‘07

Ms. Nancy McCarthy

Ms. Ann M. Desmarais ‘08

Mrs. LaVerne M. McDonald

Ms. Samantha L. Rosetti

Mr. and Mrs. David G. Tripp

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome L. Duncan

Mr. Nicholas J. Pascale ‘00

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Schinkel

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Turcol

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Duncan

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Quinn

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Sjoberg

Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Vasilas

Mr. and Mrs. Vasily I. Epatko

Ms. Rebecca A. Richards ‘03

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Soltis

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. Walls

Ms. Mary J. Gallagher ‘11

Mr. Bret P. Rinkerman ‘07

Mrs. and Mr. Anne N. Spitz ‘88

Mr. and Mrs. Leo P. Wells

Mr. Matthew Gadner and Mrs. Sarah E. Gardner ‘07

Mr. Ryan Rinkerman ‘05

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stanish

Mr. and Mrs. Jay S. Willer

Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Rogers

Ms. Esther B. Sullivan

Mr. and Mrs. Vladimir Zajic

Anonymous

Ann Desmarais ‘08

Peter Jurich

Samantha Rosetti

Ana Aldana

Richard Donahue

Denny Kline

Patrick Rozmajzl

Kate Grimm Andreottola ‘94

Roberta Fisher

Margaret Latessa

Joseph Sebastian

MaryLynn Bailey

Sarah Browne Gardner ‘07

Stephen Latter

Janice Siegfried

Lonnell Battle

Thomas Grodek

Kathleen Leffas

Elizabeth Slucher

Ellen Bower

Mary Ashooh Hamrick ‘86

Diane Lindblad

Katie Grim Tinsley ‘02

in scholarships and financial aid are awarded each year to

Mr. and Mrs. John G. Grady

ONE IN FIVE PVI students.

Faculty/Staff Donors

Debora Bozik

Eileen Hanley

Katherine Miller

Joan Wang

CJ Capen ‘99

Barbara Hechtman

Thomas Opfer ‘96

Peg Weimer

Richard Caporiccio

Anne Henry-Gross

Betsy Hinko Rhodes ‘96

Anne Marie Wiedemer

MaryJane Cochrane

Susan Hinko

Beverly Ronald

Linda Zanelotti

Virginia Colwell Eileen Kiley Curren ‘98 Mary Daley Chris Desmarais

“It has been a blessing to be involved with Paul VI, first as a student and now as a local business owner. The Nellis Group’s vision includes faith and shaping the next generation, which are two pillars of PVI’s focus on growing in God’s grace and wisdom. As our company grows and we help more families in the local area, we hope to continue our generosity with Paul VI.”

James Nellis ‘94 The Nellis Group/Keller Williams Capital Properties

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PVI MASQUERADE 2015 Auction and Benefit Dinner

The Paul VI community of parents, alumni, faculty, staff and friends gathered once again to celebrate with the annual auction and benefit dinner in November 2015.

As Ginny Colwell shared that evening, “To masquerade is ‘to pretend to be someone one is not.’

As you talk to the students and alumni of PVI, you hear the opposite. That rather it is a place that provides the opportunity to identify who you are, what your passions may be, and how to be comfortable being who God intended with your peers — and then to share this with others outside of the walls of PVI and after the ink has dried on the diplomas.”

In addition to a festive evening, guests helped raise over 95k for the school. Paddles were raised during the Fund the Program portion of the evening to support technology needs in Counseling, the library and Campus Ministry.

Once again, we were reminded of the generosity of the Paul VI community and the impact that is made each and every day at PVI. We extend special gratitude to our sponsors and donors who supported the Fund the Program initiative.

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Sponsors:

Fund the Program Donors:

Ourisman Chantilly Toyota

Samuel and Joanne Abbate

Joe and Patty Donahue

Mark and Mary Mandrgoc

Four, Inc.

Tim and Susan Anderson

Jennifer and Michael Duren

Geoffrey and Susan McHenry

Trinity Wiring and Security Systems

Brendan F. and Maureen Armstrong

Michael and Maria Eisenberg

Mark and Mary Kate Mitchell

Douglas and Abby Esguerra

Paul and Donna Mock

Paul VI Athletic Boosters

David and Michelle Baldacci

Roberta Fisher

Paul and Colleen Ottariano

VMDO Architects

Damien and Susie Bonvouloir

Paul and Mary Hamrick

Paul and Kathleen Pastor

Computerware, Inc.

Jerry and Rita Bozek

Lance and Mary Hastings

Brent and Kim Perry

Wish You Well Foundation

Mary Catts

Donald and Terry Hope

Jeffrey and Erin Philippart

Long & Foster, Mark Goedde

Bill and Ginny Colwell

David and Nancy Ingemie

Mike and Patricia Reeves

Burke & Herbert

Steve and Eileen Curren

Frank and Monica Kiley

Mark and Beth Revor

Chantilly Shell

Debbie Dannemann

Margaret Latessa

Cavalier Services, Inc.

Joseph and Stacy DeNoyior

Sheldon and Beth Lu

Matthew and Brenda Reynolds

CTAC

Tom and Jill DePont

Patrick Rozmajzl

Dr. and Mrs. John Klimkiewicz

Mary Desmarais

Carmine and AnnMarie Mandarino

Schenck Foods Co.

Donald and Amy Ditko

Luigi and Allie Mandarino

Joan Wang

Paula and Steve Shervanick

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Designations for Donations through Advancement 7%

DOES NOT INCLUDE EVENT RELATED INCOME

48%

ACADEMICS & INSTRUCTION

GREATEST NEED

13% ACTIVITIES & CLUBS

Athletics, Campus Ministry, Visual and Performing Arts

11%

21%

OPTIONS PROGRAM

Sources for Donations

41% ALUMNI PARENTS

19% ALUMNI

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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

CURRENT PARENTS

17%

FACULTY/STAFF, FRIENDS, CORPORATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS

23%

(Those with students in the graduating classes of 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019)

Strategic Plan Update:

A Winning Strategy for PVI

P

VI is often thought of as a college-prep school in the

or as part of the regular

Catholic tradition. That is, in fact, of critical importance

curriculum. The purpose is to

to the school. But PVI’s stated mission is so much

stimulate students’ curiosities,

richer. In part, it says that the end-goal is to graduate

and to raise their awareness

responsible, moral, civic minded, service oriented, lifelong learners who will continue to “grow in grace and wisdom.”

in specific topics of interest.

The 2016 plan is composed of nine major goals, each accompanied by subordinate goals and expected outcomes, all of which will be high priorities in the years ahead.

Achieving that mission in this ever-changing world requires

In addition, an experiential

continuous attention.

learning program will be established to provide opportunities

With that in mind, we have developed a new five year Strategic Plan to replace the highly successful 2008 plan. The previous plan advancements included the school-wide laptop program, the College and Career Counselor position, and dual enrollment for selected courses for which credit is earned at both PVI and Northern Virginia Community College.

The 2016 plan is no less forward thinking. It is composed of nine major goals, each accompanied by subordinate goals and expected outcomes, all of which will be high priorities in the years ahead.

for field work, internships and research. PVI students who take advantage of this will have a head start on those learning skills.

It will likely also give them a competitive advantage in getting into the college of their choice. A new elective course and an extracurricular club for innovation and entrepreneurship will stimulate interests and will provide logistical support, all to help encourage and enable students to develop their talents and follow their dreams.

In that same vein, another of the plan’s major goals is to prepare students to be 21st century communicators.

Communications skills, both oral and written, will be

The Student’s Own Interests

emphasized throughout the curriculum and across digital and

The 2016 Strategic Plan encompasses several recurring themes.

traditional platforms.

The first is the development of new opportunities for students to pursue their own interests, even outside the classroom. Doing so can help them narrow their thinking in the years ahead as they make decisions about college and careers. Even during high school, students give serious thought to their futures, to the point of spending considerable time exploring them.

Digital Technology Another thread weaving through the goals is more systematically keeping current with the application of digital technology. For the school’s operational and administrative functions, the current approach of incorporating major upgrades on an as-needed basis is no longer viable. To

In implementing the Strategic Plan, we will identify

accommodate this reality, teams of representatives from the

opportunities to enable and encourage that exploration in

primary user groups — students, parents, alumni, faculty and

several ways.

administration — will conduct periodic reviews to consider the

Online courses will be expanded to cover topics that would

most current best practices, proven tools and applications, and

otherwise be too narrow to cover in a typical classroom setting

costs for incremental improvements. One initiative is to create

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a focus on ethical and responsible technology practices. Focus

Additionally, tools will be developed to compare the costs of

groups, including outside experts, will help prepare new course

a PVI education to those of other private and public schools,

material to teach the latest factors and methods used in ethical

thereby capturing the value of the educational experience.

decision making. The primary objective is for students to be

Moreover, PVI’s fundraising strategies and objectives will be

aware of ethical issues and to be able to – and inclined to – deal

aligned to support the goals’ implementation plans as they

with them.

take shape.

Civic Engagement A third thread is to make civic awareness and participation a

Development and Implementation of the Plan

priority. Civic education has become much more complicated

The PVI 2016 Five Year Strategic Plan was completed in May,

and its importance much more critical than it was just a few

after a year and a half of deliberations. During its development,

decades ago. The purpose of this new emphasis is to educate

each goal was evaluated to help ensure that it was appropriately

students to better understand social responsibility and issues in

specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-based. The

the local community and how to make positive change. The PVI

planning team was comprised of nine people from the school

student experience has always involved service work as part of

administration, the faculty and the School Board. Almost

Christian formation, but this new civic and social involvement

all were alumni, the parent of an alumnus, or the parent of

will amount to a broader engagement in the community. Our

a current student. It turned out to be an excellent mix. The

hope is that when PVI arrives in Loudoun County in a few years,

plan was strongly endorsed by the School Board and by Sister

it will not be long before we have a welcome impact.

Bernadette McManigal B.V.M., then-Superintendent of Catholic

Co-curricular Activities To better prepare students for later life after college, universities are now strongly promoting ways for them to apply what they are learning. Working with businesses to identify internships has been one such approach and has provided a competitive edge when college students are job hunting or applying to graduate schools. Studies show that students who participate in co-curricular activities are more motivated to learn, have more self-confidence, and exhibit greater leadership capabilities. For that reason, our Strategic Plan includes such initiatives.

Resources

Schools for the Diocese of Arlington. She called it “an exciting, challenging and achievable plan…thrilling to read.”

The plan itself can be found at www.paulvi.net/strategicplan.

Before the school year ended, an invitation was made for people who would be interesting in serving on an implementation team for one or more of the major goals. The response was heartwarming. Each team is responsible for developing a plan of action to achieve their goal. That door has not been closed: we welcome more participation as we begin these endeavors. If you are interested in participating by supporting PVI to be the best it can be for all our students, contact Ginny Colwell at vcolwell@pvipanther.net.

A plan without a consideration of supporting resources is simply wishful thinking. One of the Strategic Plan’s major goals is to significantly increase the dialogue with alumni so they will feel personally invested in PVI’s future. Their sense of a lifetime connection to the school will encourage them to share their academic and professional successes with current students.

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Virginia Colwell, Head of School Matt Reynolds, School Board President

Students Earn Scholarships Incoming students in the Class of 2020 were awarded a number of different merit based scholarships by Paul VI. BARBARA STERN SCHOLARSHIP

Dillon Lakatos

CUNNINGHAM SCHOLARSHIP

Matthew Smith

FATHER MCMAHON SCHOLARSHIP

Reagan Foley, Gabbie Bernescut, Mark Moore LOUISE SAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP

Aurea Gingras, Damon McCarthy

55%

OF PVI STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH HONORS

MOTHERS’ CLUB LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

Clement Greco, Charles O’Connor, Colin Smith, Patrick Ashby MSGR. HANNON SCHOLARSHIP

Caroline Tucker

PRINCIPAL’S SCHOLARSHIP ACADEMIC

Charlotte Borsos, Ellen Thurneysen, Daniela Alvarez, Jay Schrami ST. FRANCIS

Brent Kiefer, Cora Thomas BLESSED PAUL VI

Caroline Susco, Catherine Irons, Janie Ressa PVI LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

Samantha Jones, Saketh Samala, Nathan Chang, Vanessa Van Horn, Jonathan Kelly ALUMNI LEGACY

Christopher Rouck FINE ARTS

48% OF OUR FACULTY AND STAFF ARE

PVI ALUMNI OR PVI PARENTS

Alexis Denny, Mark Forster, Marianne Schierling, Allison Fentress, Megan Byrne SALESIAN SCHOLARSHIP

Michael Coritz, Zachary Evans, David Fry, Byungyoon Ko, Josephine McKeon, Mark Provost, Alexandra Raymond In addition, upperclassmen also received scholarships: COACH MILT PAPKE LOYAL PANTHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Andrea Mueller

HEIDI PAPKE WALTERS ASPIRING EDUCATORS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Molly Cripe Additionally, the following scholarships were awarded from parishes or members of parishes: THE FR. DIAMOND SCHOLARSHIP (ST. LEO’S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS) OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL SCHOOL PTO SCHOLARSHIP THE MONSIGNOR CASSIDY SCHOLARSHIP (ST. MARK) THE GREGORY S. IARROBINO SCHOLARSHIP (ST. JOSEPH’S)

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OF THE ACTUAL COST TO EDUCATE A PVI STUDENT 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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SAVE THE DATE! ALUMNI ALL CLASSES WINTER REUNION 7 P.M. WEDNESDAY , JANUARY 4TH , 2017 Oh George! Tables and Taphouse 10659 Braddock Rd, Fairfax

FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS DE SALES MASS 11 P.M. SATURDAY , JANUARY 21ST , 2017

Father Ed Ogden, OSFS will celebrate Mass in the PVI Chapel.

Please RSVP to alumni@paulvi.net

CAREER DAY FEBRUARY 2ND , 2017

As a career rep, you’ll have the opportunity to share your experience and advice with PVI juniors and seniors.

Email alumni@paulvi.net for more information or to sign up!

6TH ANNUAL BOWLING COMPETITION VS. IRETON FEBRUARY 2017

SPRING MUSICAL: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS APRIL 7-9