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Alumni Update
1960s
JOHN WALKER ’69
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Retired and still happily married to Kathleen. Proud to be a Grandpa. Currently restoring a 1993 Ford F-150 pickup with only 76,000 miles.
1980s
ANITA WALKER KEALER ‘88
December 2020 graduate of St. Leo/ Diocese of Orlando Educational Leadership Cohort, a program designed to develop future school leaders in our Diocese.
1990s
NEVILLE MAYCOCK ‘96
Recognized by the National Society of Black Engineers as a 2021 NSBE Golden Torch Award honoree for Distinguished Engineer of the Year 2020-21.
LIZ EVERETT WHITE ‘97
Audiologist and owner of Harbor City Hearing Solutions in Melbourne. Married to Chris White ’97 and blessed by their three children Brooke, Amelia, and Dalton.
2000s
LEIGH MILES MCDOWELL ‘02
Founder and owner of successful local business, The Elderberry Fairy.
SARA REILOVA CACCIATORE ’03
Married to Paul Cacciatore ’04. They live in Orlando with their two children. Sara earned a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works as an Oncology Speech Pathologist at Orlando Health Cancer Institute.
CHEZ FILIPPINI ‘04
Current Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of PensacolaTallahassee.
PATRICK RIEBSAME ‘07
Served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Marine Corps from 2013-2020. Earned a Master of Arts in Political Science from Virginia Tech in 2020.
WILLIAM REILOVA ’07
Earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and lives in Atlanta. Currently pursuing a degree in Exercise Science.
ALEX SCHIERHOLTZ ‘07
Married Dr. Jennifer Schierholtz in April 2019. Welcomed their little girl Kinsley Nichole on May 26, 2020. Alex is the Hometown News Staff Photographer and one of the photographers for Villon Clothing for the past six years. Accolades to date include photographing the UCF Fiesta Bowl game, AAU Junior Olympics, SpaceX launches, the President of the United States, and several professional sports teams.
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ELIZABETH LEGGETT ’08
Graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. She has been working for L3Harris, since 2013, as an Integration and Test Engineer where she met her husband.
MELONIE RICHEY ‘08
Vice President of Technology at Altamira Technologies in McLean, Virginia. Earned a Ph.D. in Computational Social Science from George Mason University in 2020.
ALYSON HOFFMAN ‘09
Currently an Associate Attorney at Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. Practice focused on Corporate, Tax, and Estate Planning.
MARK REILOVA ‘09
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and Restaurant Management. Married to Stephanie Fritz and General Manager of Toasted Restaurant.
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2010s
SARA CAMPBELL LAMANNA ‘10 & DAN LAMANNA ‘10
Sara is a Rollins College graduate with many career accomplishments. She is married to Dan LaManna ‘10, a mechanical engineer with Lockheed Martin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Sara will assume a leadership role in her father’s successful insurance agency.
RICHARD FOX ‘12
After high school, Richard followed his passion for Information Technology and got a jump start on his career by gaining hands-on experience, obtaining CompTIA A+ certification and guidance from experienced mentors. His hard work, dedication and strong work ethic have opened many doors of opportunity. He currently works as a Cloud Networking Systems Engineer at Global Tech Solutions. He met his beautiful wife in 2019 and married in 2020. They enjoy visiting Disney and Universal and just bought a home in close proximity to both.
GARRETT KEALER ‘12
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Commercial Music from Florida Atlantic University. Since then, he has gone on to perform with numerous acts such as Slim Gambill from Lady A, Rogue Theory, Del Pelson, and Mylo Ranger. Garrett has opened for and performed at festivals with artists such as Young The Giant, Joywave, Bear Hands, Collie Buddz, Steel Pulse, and many others. He has performed at notable venues and events such as NAMM Show 2019, Mizner Park Amphitheater, and Culture Room. Currently, Garrett has begun his solo indie pop/alternative project, Stumble Steady, for which he writes, tracks, and produces his own music. His debut EP, Nobody Told The Wolves, is now available for streaming and purchase. Garrett is also in the throes of beginning his own brewing company, Kealer Brewing Company. He is now happily engaged to Alexandra Wasserfall.
ALYSSA WALLACE ‘12
Graduated in 2016 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. After she graduated from UCF, she taught English for two years in Almuñécar, Spain. Alyssa recently moved back to Melbourne and teaches first grade at Viera Charter School.
CHRISTINA PONCE CARROLL ‘13 & JOEY CARROLL ’13
Married in February 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Joey runs his own lawncare business and Christina is a first-grade teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. They welcomed their daughter, Lucy Grace in March 2020.
RACHEL CARROLL ‘13
Graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Education. She is currently a fifth and sixth grade teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School.
LELAND HILDRETH ‘13
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida in 2017, and is on track to graduate with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Spring 2021. Currently works in Orlando for Siemens Energy as an Assistant Project Engineer dealing with large gas turbines and auxiliaries for power production.
CAMERON LIERMAN ‘13
Currently a Data Analyst for GEICO Marketing in Washington DC. Beginning his Master of Science in Business Analytics at the College of William & Mary in Summer 2021.
MARIA REILOVA ‘12
Holds a Master of Arts in Library Science and works as a Research Content Specialist at Fidelity Investments, Boston.
BRADY BALDREE ‘14
Graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and is now a Project Engineer for Ajax Building Corporation. He lives in St. Petersburg and is engaged to Nealy Kehres ’14. They are planning a Spring 2022 wedding.
CHASE CHAVEZ ‘15
Graduated in 2018 from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Now completing final clinical rotations to graduate from the University of Florida with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He is also co-founder with Tim Do ‘15 of One Harbor, a Melbourne-based streetwear brand.
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STEPHEN HAMMOND ‘15
Graduated in 2019 from Florida Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering. He works as the Coastal Environment Project Manager for St. Johns County, Florida. As the Coastal Engineer he works to help manage and coordinate beach nourishment projects throughout the St. Johns County Coastline along with other coastal protection initiatives.
JACOB CROWELL ‘16
Accepted as a seminarian for the Diocese of St. Augustine on Feb. 9, 2021. Begins seminary formation in August 2021.
AUTUMN KEANY ’16
Currently working on a Paralegal Certification. Lives in Cape Cod, MA and works as a restaurant manager.
CARLY DURGIN ‘17
May 2021 graduate from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Health Sciences, minor in Chemistry. Accepted into the Teach for America New York City Corps to teach high school science in under resourced schools while pursuing her master’s degree in Education. Plans to attend medical school in 2023.
SKYLAR KEANY ’17
Completing a degree in Tourism and Recreation Management. Currently Assistant Manager at Starbucks in Ormond Beach.
CLAIRE NEMETHY ‘17
Graduating this May Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. Joining United Launch Alliance as a Communications Intern in Denver, CO.
JULIA STEIN ‘17
Graduating from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Advertising in May 2021. Joining the corporate communications team at L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne.
AMELIA STIMPSON ‘17
Spring 2021 graduate from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, minor in Business Management Systems. She will join the cybersecurity company ReliaQuest as a Sales Development Representative in Tampa.
WILLIAM WALLACE ‘17
Graduated in April, Magna Cum Laude, from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and minor in Entrepreneurship. He will join the Fisher Investments team in Tampa as a Client Service Associate.
2020s
EMILIO QUIROZ ‘20
Successfully completed his first semester at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He made the Superintendent’s List by achieving over a 3.0 GPA in each: MPA (military) and PEA (physical education). Emilio averaged a 3.2 and is ranked 160 out of 1114 cadets.
JORDAN WHITE ‘20
On March 15, played first volleyball match as a Florida Tech Panther, collecting five kills, and registering a .250 hitting percentage to begin her career.
Weddings
BLAKELY WALTS KEMPFER ‘15
Married Sage Kempfer on March 6, 2021, at Kempfer Cattle Ranch in St. Cloud.
BROOKE LYNCH SANTA ‘12
Married Charlie Santa on November 30, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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MCC is excited to announce the establishment of The Kathy Gotshall Memorial Scholarship.
Kathy Gotshall was a woman of great faith with a deep passion and commitment to Catholic education. A resident of Palm Bay for over 42 years, Kathy began teaching at MCC in August of 1979 where she shared her love of Science for 30 plus years. During her years at MCC, Kathy also played an instrumental role in the development of MCC’s school technology network and infrastructure. She earned both a MS and EdS from Florida Tech. Kathy was passionate about “Gift of Water” and spent many years doing mission work in Jamaica where MCC students brought water filters to provide clean water supplies while also working on school and church repairs for a poor parish in the mountains. Kathy transitioned into administration in 2003 serving as assistant principal and ultimately retiring as principal in 2011.
Many students loved Kathy’s classes, her passion for learning and science, her keen sense of humor, her laugh and wanted to follow in her footsteps as a teacher.
Kathy was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 and lost her battle in 2020. Her husband Bob established The Kathy Gotshall Memorial Scholarship in her memory.
Eight Melbourne Central Catholic High School students (two in each grade) will earn the distinction of Kathy Gotshall Scholar and receive a four-year $2,000 award. These students will excel in the classroom and demonstrate financial need. The first Kathy Gotshall Scholars will be announced in May.
Mrs. Kathy Gotshall Rev. Eamon Tobin Rev. Mike DiRenzo Anita Best Brady 1973 Jennifer Spilios 1995
The Melbourne Central Catholic High School community will gather for its annual Alumni Memorial on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2021, to remember deceased graduates, faculty, staff, and religious. Please contact the Advancement Office, advancement@melbournecc.org or 321-727-0793 Ext. 107, to add names of those who should be remembered.
