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Mr. Plummer and Mrs. Kennedy at Assembly; Dr. Linda Kranc, Chemistry teacher, is retiring after 37 years of service; Board President Gail Bernucca toasts Tampa Prep’s 40 years of amazing.
Dave Andreychuk from the Tampa Bay Lightning! Apple Inc. presented the coveted Apple Distinguished School Award honoring our leadership advances through technology and curricular innovation. Also on December 5, the SunTrust building was lit Terrapin red and gold in honor of Tampa Prep Day. In April the Hillsborough County Commissioners honored Prep by recognizing the school for its excellence in education for the county. Lofty praise and public recognition confirms and validates our community’s collective focus to do “what’s best for students.” This 40th Year solidified the relationships in our community. The broad spectrum of engagement with, and support of, the School by alumni, parents, faculty, students and Board members through events, interest, attendance and generosity, reconfirmed and demonstrated the strength of the bond to Prep. Following the 2015 Commencement, Tampa Prep will have achieved another significant milestone. From the beginning of the 2010 Strategic Plan to date, twenty-seven of the “Top 30 National
Universities” as rated by US News and World reports will have had, or currently has, at least one Tampa Prep alumnus on campus. This milestone recognizes the synergy between our hard working students, engaged and trusting parents, our College Counseling Office’s efforts and our faculty who continue to develop the curricular experiences that make a difference in the preparation of the Tampa Prep graduate for the rigors of higher education. We also welcome two new members to the rank of Faculty Emeritus: Mrs. Robin Kennedy and Dr. Linda Kranc. Combined they represent 69 years of dedication, care and concern and passion for Tampa Preparatory School. We wish them all the best in the future, salute their greatness and contributions and thank them for all they have done to make Prep a great place for students and families. mrs. robin kennedy I want to take a few paragraphs to recognize Mrs. Robin Kennedy. After thirtytwo years at Tampa Preparatory School, Mrs. Kennedy is retiring. Mrs. Kennedy
has been a kind, thoughtful, steady and passionate presence at Prep for more than 75% of the School’s total history. She held a variety of roles at the school, beginning as Assistant to the Head of School, and most recently she has served as the Director of Communication and Alumni. Robin has also given life to this publication, the Tempo. Robin has cared for Tampa Prep in a manner that has warmed the experience for all of us. Her words and deeds speak to her commitment and love for Tampa Prep and every family, student and educator who have had the privilege to be a Terrapin. Words cannot accurately capture her career and contributions to our school. Mrs. Kennedy’s experience with Tampa Prep has spanned all three campuses and the addition of the Middle School. She has seen championship programs rise and been a steady supporter of the Arts. As a teacher, she taught Journalism and she was a thoughtful innovator and creative type before innovation and creativity were buzzwords. Robin has been one of the foundational elements upon which the Prep experi-
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