Alumni Notes

Alumni Notes

1980s

Over the fall semester, Ian Gibson, Head Coach of the Boys’ Basketball team, visited with alumni in Jacksonville. He is pictured here with Rory Eggers ’87 and Todd Zehner ’87.

1990s

Andrew Weaver ’98, Robert Weaver ’01, and Patrick Weaver ’03 supported the Spartan Boys’ Basketball team as they prepared for a new season. As a token of appreciation, Valorie Baker, Head of School, Ian Gibson, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach, and Ryan Trevett, Director of Development presented Robert and Patrick with a framed jersey.

2000s

Chris Wood ’06 was named as one of Jacksonville Business Journal’s 2021 40 Under 40 honorees. Chris is the Principal and Vice President of Riverside Homes.

2010s

Jennifer Shirley Gordon ’00 completed her first Ironman triathlon 70.3 and she is currently training to compete in the 140.6 Ironman later this year.

Chris Schoonover ’00 works as a lobbyist with Capital City Consulting in Tallahassee.

Jennifer Cowie Stanton ’06 and her husband, Mike, recently welcomed their second child, Robert Lawrence Stanton, on July 20th. He is pictured here with his sister, Elizabeth “Libby,” who is three.

Becca Staples ’11 is engaged to Eric Brinton. Eric’s sisters are Hailey Berger ’15 and Tori Berger ’12.

Caroline Weber ‘12 got engaged to Thomas Sisco on Christmas Eve 2021.

Ashley Schopp ’12 and her dog, Louie, got engaged to Andrew Baxter. They live in Anacortes, Washington.

Kevin Weaver ’13 is engaged to Brianna Hathaway. He proposed in St. Barths in August, and they currently reside in Miami.

Kendall Perkins ’14 married Colin Dead in November. Kendall is pursuing a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Michigan.

Kara McCurry ’13, received her master of science in occupational therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University. She is currently working for Wolfson Children’s Hospital where she provides traditional occupational therapy services as well as intensive services specializing in treatment for children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain inquiries, post-stroke, spina bifida, and down syndrome. She also works as an acute care therapist for UF Health.

April D’Innocenzi ’17 is attending veterinary school at Scotland’s University of Glasgow.

Brooke Arnett ’16 and Brandon Livingston ’17, son of Traci Peacock Livingston ’90, got married on October 30, 2021 at Chandler Oaks Barn in St. Augustine, Florida. Linsey Arnett ’19, Madison Dill ’16 and Madison Livingston ’19 were bridesmaids for the big day!

This fall, St. Johns welcomed more than 110 new Spartans, including 20 new alumni legacy students, such as (top-bottom below): Kirkwood Weber ’35 (son of Larry Weber ’04); Grandchildren of Billy Courtney ’73 and Owene Courtney ’73: Charlie Courtney ’33 and Gwen Courtney ’36 (children of Nick Courtney ’03) and Lane Courtney ’36 and William Courtney ’34 (sons of Will Courtney ’01); and Kendall Proffitt, daughter of Laura Fisher Proffitt ’92 and granddaughter to Roddey and Mary Virginia Fisher.

On Friday, September 17, 2021 Clay County honored Mary Helen Hoff whose advocacy led to the presence of POW/MIA flags across the country. Part of Moody Avenue was named after Mary Helen, who was the mother of Michael Hoff ’80, Robert Hoff ’82, Charles Hoff ’83, Suzanne Hoff Ogawa ’85 and Joseph Hoff ’87. It brings the School much pride to see an alumni family recognized in such a meaningful way.

Marie Price ’16 (2 nd from right) is working on Capitol Hill as a Scheduler. She is working with Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) and his staff.

Lauren Hodges ’17 and Thomas Maierhoffer ’17 are engaged! They are getting married in Jacksonville in early May.

Megan Lindholm ’17 graduated from Florida State University this summer. She is getting her master’s degree in family and child sciences, also through FSU.

Payton Crews ’18 and Paige Crews ’21 along with their TCU teammates are the Big 12 Regular Season Champions and the Big 12 Tournament Champions for women’s soccer!

Kirsten Pavlisko ’18 and Troy Britts ’18 got engaged over the summer at the Grand Canyon.

2020s

Ian Duncan ’20 (Front, 3 rd from left) is serving as a Residence Assistant at Jacksonville University for the 2021-2022 school year.

Brooke Ferris, Jack Hodges, Courtney Sage, Kendall Sage and Jackson Powers, all Class of 2020, enjoying a Clemson football game this past fall.

Elizabeth Stoeber ’20 and Alex Dimmick ’21 spent time with St. Johns Band Director, Michael Warren, before a UF home game.

When St. Johns band students traveled to FSU for the annual PRISM concert in December, they were able to meet up with several Tallahassee alums. Clockwise from front left: Anthony Morris ’20, James Woolard ’20, Josh Soffler ’20, Liam Woolard ’20, Director of Bands Michael Warren, Emma Harward ’21, Kaley Burnside ’21, and Julia Andrawis ’21.

Members of the Class of 2020 finally got to experience the Grove at The University of Mississippi this fall. Pictured here are Liam Bielik, Carolina Hollis, and Parker Robbins.

JohnB Linge ’21 was elected to the University of Florida Student Senate.

Haley Juskowski ’21 spent the day in St. Augustine with her first grader, Davie Price ’32. She showed him around the campus of Flagler College, where she attends school.

In Memoriam

Mary Ann PetskaLaura Braddock

Joyce Baxter Norville, mother of Paula Lamb ’72 and Lee Norville ’75, and grandmother of Palmer Lamb ’99

CDR Elvin G. “Lites” Lightsey, Jr., father of Richard Lightsey ’83

Dr. Hinston Stephens, father of Mike Stephens ’80

Patricia McClow, mother of John McClow ’69, grandmother of Allison McClow Vogt ’96, and greatgrandmother of Tripp Vogt ’23 and Addy Vogt ’25

James Lyerly Jr., father of James Lyerly III ’80

Benjamin C. Bishop, Jr. father of Ben Bishop ’83, father-in-law to Brooke Darby Bishop ’87 and former St. Johns Board Member.

Joy Jones, mother of Leah Jones Copham ’98 and Paul Jones ’00 and former St. Johns Board Member.

James Rufus Trimble, father of Bonnie Trimble Copeland ’69 and grandfather of James S. Trimble ’99.

Dr. Loren Clayman, father of Robert Clayman ’92, Edward Clayman ’92, Mark Clayman ’93, and Eric Clayman ’07.

Mary Jo Horne, mother of Terrell Horne ’74, Kim Horne Frank ’76 and Leigh Horne Mebel ’80.

Leasil Gay ’92Catarina Castruccio-Prince ’97

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Alumni, please send your updates to Director of Alumni Relations Jean Marie Maierhoffer Petty ’13 at jpetty@sjcds.net.