Trinity Preparatory School of Florida Summer Magazine 2024

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Our mission is to develop ethical, resilient leaders who thrive in the pursuit of excellence, embrace diversity in thought and perspective, and grow spiritually. Trinity Preparatory School of Florida and its community values traditions, respects the dignity of each member of the Trinity family, and is safe, caring, and supportive. We are committed to encouraging passionate engagement and providing challenging programs, exemplary instruction, and meaningful guidance. Our school promotes leadership, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility and reinforces the highest standard of character and honor. We affirm the spiritual dimension of life and sustain a community where all are encouraged to explore and deepen their own faith.

Trinity Prep Magazine | Summer 2024

A Publication of Trinity Preparatory School of Florida

We knew we had started something special when we opened our doors in 1968 to 173 students. Since then, we have created an educational institution that has it all – a dynamic curriculum and college guidance program that prepare students for a life of leadership, a winning athletic program, an outstanding fine arts program, and the space to grow spiritually. From this, we have developed something priceless along the way: our wonderful students, amazing faculty and staff, prepared alumni, supportive parents and grandparents, and friends – all of whom have worked to make an impact in our world.

EDITORS

Kelly Gaines

Director of Marketing and Communications

Andrea Budjack

Graphic Designer and Marketing Associate

Susan Speicher

PHOTOGRAPHY

Jordan Johnson

Videographer and Digital Marketing Assistant

Mike Watters Photography

CONTRIBUTORS

Christine Grover

Rachel Gryder

Todd Hartung

Shane Hendry

Byron M. Lawson Jr.

Elizabeth McIntosh ’78

Vanessa Pelletier Spallone

Letter From Head of School

Dear Trinity Family,

As I begin my ninth year as head of school at Trinity Prep, we sit on the precipice of change-the Sankar Science Center. Changing the architecture of learning on our campus will bring about many planned and, of course, some unplanned transitions. This ongoing build is a time to reflect on the past and celebrate Central Florida’s long-standing commitment to Trinity Prep’s mission, leadership, students, and families while we look to the future. Change is good.

We are changing from a school to an institution.

Anyone reading this letter knows Trinity Prep promotes leadership development, encourages ethical behavior at school and beyond, and reinforces the highest standards of respect, dignity, integrity, character, and academic development. Anyone reading this letter understands that we are increasingly leaning into our obligation to develop the whole child in mind, body, and spirit. This activity makes the campus exciting, messy, dynamic, and full of excellent, deep, fruitful, and challenging relationships.

Throughout the year, staff, faculty, and volunteers organize school events and functions that promote and honor the complexity of the human experience- sometimes our own and often those of others.

Connecting with others requires a concerted effort.

• Our teachers foster an inquiry-based classroom environment that values open communication, embracing the diversity of thought and perspective we seek in a rich and stimulating intellectual environment.

• We empower our students to lead, manage, and execute small and large-scale events that convey knowledge and understanding and develop a sense of ownership, purpose, and passion.

• Our families enhance the Trinity Ex perience by preparing each student’s home environment and our campus for the ever-evolving developmental process.

• We seek and maintain contact with our alumni and encourage them to return, reengage, and share their stories of the world beyond 5700 Trinity Prep Lane.

Two months ago, we said goodbye to the 132 members of the Class of 2024. Just like graduating classes before them, they excelled in every way possible. For a relatively small school, we produce a disproportionate number of graduates who will go on to be movers and shakers in their chosen professions – Broadway stars, surgeons, scientific researchers, professional athletes, noted authors, professional musicians. These are just some of the beautiful outcomes of an institution thriving in pursuit of excellence in all things.

We empower our students to lead, manage, and execute small and largescale events that convey knowledge and understanding and develop a sense of ownership, purpose, and passion.

Byron M. Lawson Jr. Head of School

INTRODUCING TRINITY PREP'S UPDATED SCHOOL CREST

The revamped crest is a culmination of previous versions and a dedication to our founding leaders. The symbol in the center is a modern derivative of the original Chi Rho established in 1968 by our founder and first Headmaster, Canon A. Rees Hay. The red in the shield is from the color of that original crest.

In this new version, the Chi Rho is flanked by an iteration of our current Fleur de Lis, encompassed in a timeless shield, and accented by laurel.

The new crest is paired with our official full name, Trinity Preparatory School of Florida.

This new design pays homage to our beginning while guiding us forward into the future.

HISTORY OF THE TRINITY PREP CREST

CHI RHO

FLEUR DE LIS

SHIELD & LAUREL

PARKLANDS COLLEGE & CHRISTOPHER ROBIN PRE-PRIMARY

TRINITY PREP'S GLOBAL EDUCATION MISSION

Trinity Prep is dedicated to providing a global education that extends beyond mere luxury. The school aims to prepare the next generation to thrive in an interconnected world by fostering cultural intelligence, linking academic knowledge to real-world experiences, and developing essential life skills. Through our partnership with schools worldwide, including Floreate Primary School and Parklands College and Christopher Robin Pre-Primary in Cape Town, South Africa, our focus is on empowering students to confidently navigate the complexities of our world, share knowledge, and make meaningful connections. Through investments in travel and shared learning experiences, the school is nurturing future leaders, innovators, and compassionate individuals who are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Trinity Prep is committed to connecting its students with peers and scholars from around the world, creating a rich and diverse learning environment that enriches their educational journey.

Trnity Prep partnering school located in Cape Town, South Africa.

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JULY

[1] , CHLOE KANG ’29, LUKE KANG ’27, and AKKAASH NAIDU ’28 attended the International History Olympiad in Rome, Italy.

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AUGUST

[2] The Class of 2024 returned to campus to paint their senior parking spots.

[3] Welcome new students to the Trinity Prep Family!

[4] All smiles for the first day of the 2023-24 school year.

[5] Hugs, handshakes, and happiness–Happy Senior Investiture Day.

[6] Ninth graders took a field trip to Camp Glisson in Georgia, where Saints could enjoy time with their class and participate in adventurous activities like making s'mores and rock climbing.

[7] Here comes the sun!–Senior Sunrise 2024.

[8] Student Council hosted an ice cream social–perfect for a hot Florida afternoon!

[9] Club fair in the Quad. Students took the first steps in helping their clubs grow by pitching to their classmates.

[10] Trinity Prep’s team of MATTHEW GU ’26, GRAHAM VOSBURGH ’26, and JOSH WHITNEY ’26 placed first in the American Computer Science League.

SEPTEMBER

[11] The first pep rally of the year. Go Saints!

[12] ZAYDEN BUFORD'S (’25) photograph placed in the top 100 in the American Association of Physics Teachers High School Photo Contest and is now on display in the Mazur Lab at Harvard University.

[13] Trinity Prep participated in a mangrove propagule program for the University of Central Florida headed by Dr. Margaret Smith. Collected propagules were grown all winter on campus and planted at Canaveral National Seashore to help project native people's heritage sites in Florida. The Timucua left midden piles near the water, and the mangroves will cover these important archeological sites.

[14] A Saints Stop is the best way to take a break during the day!

[15] DAVID BRYSKIN ’24, ANDREW GAO ’24, BENJAMIN PRINGLE ’24, LUCAS QU ’24, AVI SELSKY ’24, and TAVISH WARD ’24 were semifinalists for the 2023-24 National Merit Scholarship Award.

[16] RIANNA PATEL ’25 and KYLIE SOUTHARD ’25 partnered with Habitat for Humanity to aid those in Maui affected by the wildfires. They raised $2,176 by selling baked goods and leis.

OCTOBER

[17] Trinity Prep Seniors RHEA MANIAR ’24 and RAHUL SIVAKUMARAN ’24 were featured in the "Super Kids" section of the Orlando Family Magazine.

[18] Honors Spanish classes learned about an ancient Mexican holiday, El Día de Muertos (The Day of the Dead), enjoying traditional activities and foods.

[19] The photo club celebrated Halloween on the Trinity Prep campus with Trunk-or-Treat to support the Boys and Girls Club.

Spirit Week

The 2023 Homecoming Week celebration was a resounding success, overflowing with Saint spirit. The festivities kicked off with “Honk for HOCO,” energizing the campus and community. Students donned their most creative outfits for this year’s spirit week dress-up day lineup, which included squad day, BarbenHeimer day ("Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" movie matchup), and Adam Sandler day. Rounding out the week, students wore head-totoe Trinity blue and gold and were ready to cheer on the football team’s Friday night Homecoming game match-up with Cornerstone Charter Academy.

One of the week’s highlights was the celebration of this year’s Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Paetra Terry Brownlee ’00 and Carroll Curtis Dyer ’78. These alumni, whose achievements and dedication

have left a lasting legacy, were honored in a ceremony that inspired current students to strive for excellence. The celebration was moved into the quad for the annual Lunch on the Lawn, inviting students, faculty, and staff to enjoy boxed lunches, music, and games.

The grand finale was the much-anticipated football game. The stands were packed with the Trinity community, and their cheers created an electric atmosphere. Athletics Booster volunteers magnified the Saint spirit with their pre-game gathering and game-time cheers.

Homecoming Week 2023 was a testament to Trinity Prep’s strong sense of community and pride, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Go Saints!

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NOVEMBER

[20] 6th graders visited the “Circle F Dude Ranch” and enjoyed horseback and rock climbing!

[21] Trinity Prep partnered with U.S. Hunger to provide a packing event for the students, where 161 sophomores packaged more than 30,000 meals in an hour. We love seeing our Saints help the community.

DECEMBER

[22] Seniors enjoyed a scavenger hunt and created Christmas ornaments with their little brothers and sisters.

[23] Saints attended the annual "Lessons and Carols" chapel before the upcoming holidays.

[24] HENRY SCHERER ’30 won the library’s holiday windowdecorating contest.

JANUARY

[25] Trinity Prep student-athlete DAVID HULL ’25 was recognized for his mentoring and leadership by the national "Making A Difference On and Off The Field" campaign.

Dickens Day

‘Tis the season, and deck the Quad! The annual 7th-grade Dickens Day at Trinity Prep was another festive success. The school’s long-standing tradition brought together students, middle school faculty, and parent volunteers to spread holiday cheer and revisit a holiday classic, Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.”

Dressed in their holiday best, students enjoyed a day with the Head of School reading the story, sips of hot cocoa, and a traditional holiday spread. Santa, always in attendance, posed for pictures in the winter wonderland-transformed Race Athletic Center.

The day concluded with the selling of handmade wares at “Ye Olde Street Faire” in the Quad. Sales pitches and laughter echoed throughout campus. Students, faculty, and staff purchased items for just a few shillings, including lavender sachets, boxed chocolates, ornaments, and even fake mustaches. Proceeds from the sales and items donated previously fulfilled the middle school’s philanthropic efforts by supporting Adopt-A-Family.

[26] Trinity's Model U.N. competed at GatorMUN, hosted by the Model U.N. at the University of Florida: MISHA CHOUDRY ’26, ARDEN DEAN ’24, GRAYSON MCFARLAN ’25, AYUSH PATEL ’24, OLIVIA PRINCE ’24, and MILA TAYLOR ’26

[27] Our Seniors went on their senior retreat, where they enjoyed canoeing, ziplining, and horseback riding. Our Saints also circled back to the letters they wrote to themselves when they were in middle school.

[28] Trinity Prep won the state CyberPatriot awards in two divisions.

Gold: JAMES HAWLEY ’25, COLE HUANG ’25, BEN PRINGLE ’24, BEN ROSENSTOCK ’24, NICK SARAIVA ’25, and JOSH WHITNEY ’26

Silver: SARAH CANTWELL ’26, GIADA JEAN-FRANCOIS ’25, VERONICA KWON ’24, LAUREN NEASE ’25, and KAYLA PALOMADO ’26

[29] Forensics competed in the Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue at Emory University in Atlanta. ASHWIN ANAND ’27 placed second, JACK AARON ’26 and JONAH DOWNS ’25 were quarterfinalists, and LUCY CHONG ’26 and NIKHIL DANIEL ’26 were double octofinalists.

FEBRUARY

[30] The middle school History Bee and Bowl program competed in two mid-year tournaments.

ARTHUR O’CONNOR ’29 placed first in the History Bee and third in the Geography Bee. AKKAASH NAIDU ’28 placed ninth in the History Bee.

[31] Fifteen members of the TPS BETA club participated in various competitions at the BETA Florida State Convention, ZIXIAN CHEN ’25, SAHIL CHUGH ’24, ANDREW GAO ’24, JANA JOHNSON ’25, LARA KULLU ’25, ANNIE LI ’27, JENNIFER LI ’25, ALIX SALAHI ’26, KYLIE SOUTHARD ’25, and JAZLYN

ROSARIO ’25 capturing victories in ten divisions.

[32] Students participated in the annual World Language Fair, celebrating the arts, culture, history, and industries of the Hispanic and Francophone world, China, and Antiquity.

[33] Trinity Prep’s annual rose sale was a huge success! Key Club sold over 1,000 roses, helping raise over $2,500 for the Central Florida Coalition for the Homeless.

MARCH

[34] Saints competed at the Florida Forensics League 2024 Varsity State Tournament, placing seventh in the state.

[35] The Robotics Team 21528, including CARSON BATES ’27, IVAN GUPTA ’29, OWEN HENDERSON ’26, and DEAN KRAHLING ’25, competed in the Florida FTC Championships, winning their division and becoming State Champions!

Trinity Prep's Annual Author Fest

By Rachael Gryder, Library Clerk

Coming up on its 10th anniversary in 2025, The Trinity Prep Author Festival is a consistent highlight of the school year. More than just a fun way to spend an afternoon, the Author Fest exemplifies Trinity’s commitment to serving its students and its community. Various Middle Grade and Young Adult authors—from up-and-coming local writers to NYT bestsellers—are invited to our campus for an afternoon to meet students, sign books, and talk about the writing process. This free event is open to the public and available to stream online, making it accessible for young writers and readers beyond Trinity and has reached thousands in the United States and countries like Canada, the UK, and Nigeria. Additionally, the Trinity Prep Author Fest previously partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida to provide books and support directly to the community.

The invited authors are always enthusiastic about encouraging students in their love of reading and writing. Some guests, like 2024’s keynote speaker Nic Stone, are already a part of Trinity Prep's curriculum, making the festival more meaningful to students as they can engage with the authors

they’ve read and integrate previously-held classroom discussions. Other past authors include favorites like Laurie Halse Anderson, Jen Calonita, Alyson Gerber, Stuart Gibbs, Christina Diaz Gonzalez, Alan Gratz, Carl Hiassen, Tiffany D. Jackson, Brigid Kemmerer, Amy Christine Parker, James Ponti, and Taryn Souders. The Trinity Prep Author Fest has even hosted its own authorial alumni!

[36] Trinity Prep students participated in the Nelson Ying Science Expo. KATIE ALVAREZ ’26, JERRY CHEN ’25, JAYDEN JESSEN, WILL MARTYNY ’25, ELLIET MCDERMED ’26, BIANCA PELIN ’24, GABRIEL VILLALBAKUZIN ’25, and DYLAN WANG ’25, all placed at the top of the senior divisions, with Jerry and Will receiving The Yale Science and Engineering Association Medallions.

[37] CAROL MARQUES ’25 received the Bertie Green Travel Award from the National Spanish Honor Society, including an allexpenses paid trip to Panama.

[38] Five members of our Trinity Chess Club participated in the Scholastic Team Division of the U.S. Amateur Team Championship-Southing third overall. The five team members were YUSSUF CHAKFE ’25,

ARNAV JAGADALE ’29, SAMMY LOU ’26, ARTHUR O’CONNOR ’29, and WILLIAM O'CONNOR ’27.

[39] 8th-graders participated in the annual Trinity Prep Regatta, racing against their classmates in homemade cardboard boats.

Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day at Trinity Prep is more than just a celebration; it is a cherished tradition that has spanned decades and reinforced the bond between generations. We invite grandparents to spend a memorable morning with their grandchildren each year, attending classes, enjoying breakfast, and celebrating the special connection that unites them with the Trinity family.

The day began with a warm welcome and delicious breakfast provided by dozens of hardworking parent volunteers, creating a perfect opportunity for grandparents to reconnect with their grandchildren and share stories. As they moved through the campus, they shadowed their grandchildren in classes, participated in lessons, and sat in on

special presentations showcasing the talents and achievements of students. This year, guests were treated to exciting demonstrations from the robotics and forensics teams, performances by the jazz band and vocal society, and an inspiring speech from the student body president.

Grandparents Day is significant to Trinity Prep grandparents because it fosters a sense of community and provides a glimpse into the unique educational journeys of their grandchildren. As we celebrate this day each year, we are reminded of the invaluable role grandparents play in shaping the lives of our students. Their presence enriches our school community, making the tradition a cornerstone of our shared experience.

Headmaster's Day

Trinity Prep kicked off Headmaster's Day 2024 with a bang, as the rocket launch marked the start of the festivities. The Saint spirit was in the air, and the campus was filled with excited students prepared for a morning of friendly competition. The annual water balloon toss and pie-eating contest drew enthusiastic participants and spectators.

The action didn’t stop there. Sidewalk chalk artists showcased their vibrant designs, while spirited games of basketball, dodgeball, kickball, spike ball, ultimate frisbee, and sponge relay commenced

across campus. The grand finale was the inaugural junior-senior color war, a fierce battle sending plumes of pink and blue across Hubbard Field, ending in a thrilling victory for the seniors.

As the day wrapped up, students headed home to enjoy their afternoon off and reminisce about the day’s highlights. Headmaster's Day 2024 was another spectacular showcase of school spirit, camaraderie, and joy, leaving underclassman looking ahead to next year’s celebration.

[40] NIKOLAS POLSINELLI ’25 and BEN PYLE ’25, participated in the National History Day District Competition for Historical Papers. Nikolas placed second, and Ben placed first!

[41] The Trinity Prep Builders Club made 260 Easter baskets, which were delivered to the Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, and the Coalition for the Homeless. Mrs. Greenley, Mrs.Holt, and Mrs. Nitke helped with the delivery.

APRIL

[42] Eleven Saints visited their French host families in Verneuilsur-Seine. They spent two days shadowing at our sister school, Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux, and three days sightseeing in Paris.

[43] Trinity Prep took four teams to CYBERQUEST®, Lockheed Martin's annual high-school cyber competition, and Team CyberSaints Alpha took second place in the competition. They won a trophy for the school and individual medals for excellence in achievement.

[44] Students, teachers, and even the beloved rock looked to the sky to watch the solar eclipse from campus. (Photo credit: Olivia Kortman ’24)

Connecting Through Culture

Trinity Prep's Third Annual Culture Fest

Trinity Prep came together for their third annual student-run Culture Fest, a joyous celebration of the school’s diversity. With over 25 countries represented, families and students shared their heritage through food, performances, and informative displays, offering students, faculty, and staff a rich tapestry of cultural experiences.

Organized by Taylor Pitone ’24, 2024 Culture Fest representative, each booth took attendees on a culinary and educational journey, teaching about the histories and traditions of each culture. Families and students poured their hearts into preparing traditional dishes and showcasing items of cultural significance. From indulging in crepes from France to

Scan the QR code to view highlights from Trinity Prep's 2023 Culture Fest.

CULTURE FEST CELEBRATED COUNTRIES:

• Argentina

• Bolivia

• Brazil

• Canada

• China

• Colombia

• Cuba

• Ecuador

• El Salvador

• England

• France

• Germany

• India

• Iran

• Israel

• Italy

• Jamaica

• Japan

• Jordan

• Lebanon

• Mexico

watching a Chinese dragon float across the Quad to dressing up for the photobooth in India, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

The festival was not just about food and entertainment but also about connection and appreciation. The success of the Culture Fest

• Morocco

• Norway

• Pakistan

• Peru

• Poland

• Romania

• Saudi Arabia

• Singapore

• Slovenia

• South Korea

• Turkey

• United States

underscores the school's commitment to celebrating and fostering unity. It was a testament to the hard work and collaboration of everyone involved, and we look forward to continuing the tradition of cultural exchange in the years to come.

[45] The community celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for Trinity Prep’s 25th Habitat for Humanity house. This milestone reflects the ongoing desire to serve the community and make a tangible difference in the lives of others.

[46] TPO hosted the first-ever "Senior Games." Senior advisories competed in multiple relay games and an intense game of musical chairs. Mr. Herron's advisory will be the first team to win the Senior Games.

[47] The Best Buddies club collaborated with the 9th grade Student Council to host a dunk tank fundraiser, raising over $1,000 to support the Special Olympics and Best Buddies.

[48] Saints had a handson writing workshop with author Teresa Carmody. Ms. Carmody is a writer for fiction, creative nonfiction, inter-arts collaborations, and hybrid forms. They studied, discussed, and had the opportunity to discover perspective in fiction writing.

[49] Saints attended the State Latin Forum in Orlando. The Certamen team won third place. NIKOLAS POLSINELLI ’25 placed first in Advanced Geography, SASHA MILLER ’25 placed first in Dramatic Interpretation, ASHWIN ANAND ’27 won second place in Latin Grammar II, LIAM JANNOTTI ’27 placed second in Roman Literature I, and PHILIP BOVE ’28 placed third in History of the Empire. Students continued on to Nationals, where they brought back 35 medals and certificates!

[50] The Blue-Tailed Skinks competed in the Florida Envirothon, finishing first in the forestry event. The team included AJAY MANIAR ’26, HUGO PLACER ’24, JIA SOOD ’26, GEORGIA SUMMERS ’25, and AUDREY ZHANG ’24

[51] History Bowl teams participated in the International Academic Competition in Arlington, Virginia. The varsity team, led by Captain JERRY CHEN ’25, JENNIFER LI ’25, NIKOLAS POLSINELLI ’25, and

BEN PYLE ’25, earned 12th place in the nation. Nikolas secured a spot as a semifinalist in the History Bee for the third consecutive year, ranking in the top 15 in the country. MAY

[52] Seniors received their caps and gowns for graduation before decorating their cars.

[53] PeaceJam hosted a “Pie-aTeacher” event, raising over $750 for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

[54] The best way to take a break from finals!

[55] JERRY CHEN ’25, WILL MARTYNY ’25, ELLIET MCDERMED ’26, and DYLAN WANG ’25 participated in the Florida State Science Fair. Dylan Wang placed first in Biomedical and Health Sciences, and Jerry Chen placed fourth in Physics.

Class of 2024

Caden Kyle Alexandre

Varun Varma Alluri

Davis Elwood Austin

Théa Patricia Balli

Robinson Ed Baptiste

Lauren Alexandra Beers

Noah Daara Behnia

Angel Mauricio Berreondo

Victoria Marie Berube

Coby Morris Bitman

Emily Joy Borgman

Kiersten Abigail Bowman

Elizabeth Kate Boyette

Grace Elizabeth Brady

Parker Carl Brock

David Robert Bryskin

Brooke Felicity Buholtz

Allie Joset Burke

Sebastian Cabeza

Joaquin Eduardo Carvajal

Mallory Clark Cerruto

Yazan Chakfe

Yishan Cheng

Rhea Vaibhav Choksey

Eva Dahnbe Chong

Sahil Chugh

Arianna Marie Cipparone

Caden Josiah Clifton

Jacqueline Paulina Cook

Margaret Ann Cushing

Olivia Ann Davey

David Fernando Davila

Arden Riley Ueberall Dean

Yiming Deng

Mia Kate DiClemente

Gaofei Ding

Austin Gabriel Earl

Aurion Ekbatani

Dylan C. Evensen

Auva Natasha Farahani

Addison Leah Field

Sarah Kate Fisher

Andrew Gao

Lia Idil Garibay

Madison Avery Gerard

Natalie Caroline Gillan

Caroline Ann Goff

Luke Asher Gregg

Skylar Grace Gurtis

Evelyn Grace Haner

Isabella Nicole Hartung

Mia Xian Harvey

Antoni Brianna Christina Hawk

Eleanor Julia Henderson

Emily Grace Hernan

Senming Skye Hsia

Jadyn Qinghua Jessen

Cole Michael Joseph

Mohil Ketal Kapadia

Grace Francesca Kilger

Megan Ashley Kimbrough

Maximus Alexander Knudsen

Katherine Anne Kohm

Olivia Rose Kortman

Kaitlyn Marie Kovacs

Bladyn McKade Kowalewski

Mikella Isabelle Krieger

Veronica Obin Kwon

Mariana Lairet

Amanda Faith Lang

Andrew Yang Lee

Lauren Clara Lemieux

Holden Robert Lutz

Alexis Rachel Macejewski

Jake Michael Male

Samantha Elaine Male

Sofia Gabrielle Malik

Rhea Parimal Maniar

Jose Augusto Martinez III

Alexander Joseph Matusiak

Benjamin Thomas McNeill

Kasey Lee Merrell

Parker Kolaya Miller

Sarah Lauren Munjed

Stella Suraya Myers

Brian Sean O’Callaghan II

Ava Marina Palceski

Claire Elise Pankros

Ayush Rohit Patel

Tyler Julian Patino

Bianca Elena Pelin

Giselle Gabriela Pfeifer

Taylor Jayne Pitone

Hugo Antonio Placer Sanchez

Nestor Antonio Placer Sanchez

Isabella Fay-Shin Pohlod

Olivia Nicole Prince

Benjamin Michael Pringle

Lucas Zhenquan Qu

Adrién W. Quirós

Darién J. Quirós

Andy Alexander Ramjattan

Harris Edward Ranson

John Patrick Ressler

Taylor Catherine Riley

Samuel E. Rinaldi

Jaiden Alberto Rivera

Sarah Rodriguez

Benjamin Conner Rosenstock

Sydney Aris Salinas

Julian Cristian Sealy

Thraya R. Seelam

Avi Elijah Selsky

Rahul Sivakumaran

Dylan Zane Smith

Tyler James Smith

Karthik Dax Stead

William Edward Stewart

Sophia Nicole Sukup

Emma Katherine Swift

Jasur Nodirbek Talipov

Ethan Robert Taylor

Sophia Lynne Taylor

Brady Nathan Thomas

Abigail Lee Thompson

Ainsley-Grace Parrish Tischler

Amanda Lyanna Toussaint

Lincoln Alexander Ulman

Kelsey Aiying Wang

Tavish Eugene Ward

Christian Carl Wordell

Unstoppable

The Class of 2024 Takes the Stage

In a spirited celebration, Trinity Prep proudly hosted its 56th Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24. The campus was filled with excitement as 132 graduating seniors, in their caps and gowns, prepared to take their final walk across the stage. This symbolic event marked not only the end of their high school years but also the exhilarating launch into their futures.

The ceremony was rich with emotion and inspiration. The salutatorian, Tavish Ward, and valedictorians David Bryskin, Sarah Munjed, and Lucas Qu delivered powerful speeches, stirring tears of joy as they reminisced about their shared experiences and imparted heartfelt advice to their peers. Their words resonated and encapsulated the essence of their time at Trinity Prep and the hopes they carry forward.

Adding to the momentous occasion, commencement speaker Eric Jacobsen graced the stage, offering an impactful message of perseverance, hope, and boundless potential. As a cellist, conductor, and Music Director of the Orlando Philharmonic

Orchestra and Virginia Symphony Orchestra, he shared his personal journey of resilience and triumph, urging graduates to embrace their futures with courage, saying in closing, “You are powerful and confident and strong. We’re going to make mistakes, we’re going to open every door we can, we’re going to show what we feel as well as say it, and you're going to move us by being creative, building, and improving this world. I feel a deep sense of love and optimism for you.”

In the picturesque setting of the Quad, the new graduates took their place around the rock and concluded the ceremony with the time-honored tradition of passing the diplomas. As each graduate received their diploma, the air was filled with tears, cheers, and new beginnings.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Your hard work and dedication paid off. As you step into the future, carry forward the lessons learned and treasured memories. Remember: once a Saint, always a Saint.

CLASS OF 2024

SENIOR SAINT STANDOUTS

100% MATRICULATION

of the Class of 2024 to a total of 75 colleges and universities in 26 states and three countries.

MILLION

total earned in scholarships by the 132 graduating seniors of the Class of 2024.

778

ACCEPTANCES

received to 201 colleges and universities.

25,517

HOURS $19.8+

of community service logged by the Class of 2024 throughout their time in upper school.

CLASS OF 2024

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College Counseling Corner

Trinity Prep's Second Annual College Fair

By Christine Grover, Director of College Counseling

The College Counseling team is thrilled to announce that we will host our second annual College Fair on campus on Saturday, September 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. Access to this unique opportunity is offered exclusively to Trinity Prep families and provides an invaluable experience for all of our upper school students, exposing them to a wide variety of colleges and universities located all over the world.

All upper school students and their parent(s)/ guardian(s) are both invited and strongly encouraged to attend for numerous reasons.

EXPLORE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Students and their families will have the opportunity to explore various colleges and universities in person, all in one place. From small liberal arts colleges to large research universities, this year’s fair will allow attendees to interact with the admissions representatives from institutions of all shapes and sizes.

DISCOVER NEW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The exposure to unique colleges and universities will help Trinity Prep students identify schools they have yet to consider and further broaden their understanding of the diverse educational

opportunities available. Meeting face-to-face with admissions representatives will allow students and their families to ask any specific institutional questions they may have. These interactions will provide insight beyond what can be found on a college’s website, allowing students to get a feel for whether a particular university may be the right fit for them.

MAKE CONNECTIONS

Last, making personal connections with admissions representatives shows demonstrated interest in the college or university, which could be beneficial during the application process. In most cases, the college representatives attending our fair will be reading all of Trinity Prep’s applications, so it is important to make a good impression.

In addition to the value the 2024 College Fair brings to Trinity families, this exciting opportunity will also be our opportunity to showcase Trinity Prep’s impressive students and campus to the admissions representatives who will be reading our students' applications.

This event is a time of exploration and discovery. We can’t wait to see you at the fair!

To learn more about Trinity Prep's college program and team ready to help students acheive their goals and pursue their dreams visit trinityprep.org/academics/collegecounseling or scan the QR code.

Engaging the World

AP Language Classes Drive Change Through Service-Learning

By Vanessa Pelletier Spallone, World Language Department Chair

What sets Trinity Prep’s AP French and Spanish Language courses apart is the integration of a servicelearning component through the College Board’s educational partner, WE Service. This program fosters student engagement by allowing them to apply their language skills beyond the classroom, impacting their local community and the world through raising awareness, fundraising, problem solving, and volunteering.

This year, our AP French students faced the challenge of following up on a successful project with Touareg

cooperative in Francophone Niger, Africa. After extensive discussions, the class embarked on a collective WE Service project once again, eager to work together.

To inspire students to find a cause they were passionate about, we began by exploring the United Nations’ seventeen Sustainable Development Goals in the target language. These goals address global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice. As students engaged with the U.N. website, they

practiced their interpretive reading skills, and the excitement grew about potential projects.

With many ocean and science enthusiasts in the class, Goal 14, “Life Below Water,” (conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development), emerged as the chosen cause. Students then identified two Francophone non-profit organizations with related missions: L’ASSOMER in Martinique and the Madagascar Whale Shark Project in Nosy Be, Madagascar. Additionally, students had the opportunity to connect with Christelle Hyacinthe, a French Marine Science researcher at the University of Georgia Department of Marine Sciences, during her lab’s expedition on the Atlantis (WHOI) in the Gulf of California.

With qualified French-speaking interlocutors, students undertook the following steps:

1. Study the mission of the selected non-profit organizations and UGA ocean expedition goals.

2. Research the culture and environmental challenges of each region.

3. Write emails in the target language to arrange virtual meetings with the NGOs and scientists.

4. Prepare questions in the target language for video calls.

5. Take and refine notes from the video calls.

6. Share their experiences with the community during a school assembly to generate interest and excitement for their fundraiser.

This process allowed students to practice the AP French exam components, such as email and conversation, and develop essential world language skills, including cultural comparisons, interpretive reading and listening, and presentational speaking and writing. They also honed their leadership skills.

The crepe sale served as a team-building exercise, and donating to a cause they were passionate about brought a sense of achievement and happiness.

At the end of the school year, students organized a French crepe sale, raising $700 for the NGOs. The crepe sale served as a team-building exercise, and donating to a cause they were passionate about brought a sense of achievement and happiness. The class proudly adopted “Chouchou,” French for "darling," their very own Madagascar whale shark and will receive updates on its whereabouts.

As a teacher, I was also delighted to bridge my AP French class with our science department by involving Independent Science Research students and their teacher in one of our video calls.

athletics

VICTORIA HILL ’25

Orlando Sentinel All-Area First Team and 2023-24 Seminole County Night of Champions Fall Athlete of the Year

FALL

[1] The girls volleyball team finished their season as District runnerups and advanced to Regional quarterfinals. VICTORIA HILL ’25 was awarded Orlando Sentinel All-Area First Team.

[2] AMANDA LANG ’24 advanced to States in bowling as a District runnerup and was awarded Orlando Sentinel All-Area First Team. The girls team were Citrus League Champions and placed fourth in Districts.

[3] Boys cross country placed sixth in Districts and 13th in regionals. CADEN CLIFTON ’24 advanced to States.

[4] The boys bowling team were Citrus League Champions and placed sixth at Districts.

[5] Fall cheer started their season as UCA Small Varsity Overall Cheer Champions, won the Team Spirit Award, placed second in Camp Dance, and placed third in Game Day. SARAH FISHER ’24, MEGAN

KIMBROUGH ’24, and KASEY MERRELL ’24 received All-American recognition, and EDEN KIGER ’26 was the UCA Pin it Forward award recipient.

[6] ZEVY NAFT ’26 and DAVID STEINBERG ’25 of the boys golf team were awarded FACA All-Academic Honors.

[7] RIYA CHANDRA ’25 and CHLOE KANG ’29 of the girls golf team were awarded FACA All-Academic Honors. 3 2 5 7 4 6

[8] OLLIVER POLSINELLI ’26 was the Citrus League Champion and, alongside FREJ ANDERSSONOBERG ’25, District Champion. COBY BITMAN ’24, AUSTIN EARL ’24, FREJ ANDERSSON-OBERG, OLLIVER POLSINELLI, HARRIS RANSON ’24, and CHRISTIAN WORDELL ’24 advanced to States. The boys swim and dive team placed third in the Citrus League, were District Champions, and finished fourth at Regionals.

BREE BUCHANAN ’25 was the Citrus League Champion, as well as District Champion alongside CHLOE ANDERS ’28 and LAUREN BEERS ’24. CHLOE ANDERS, LAUREN BEERS, ELLA MITCHELL ’25, and SIVI WARD ’25 advanced to States. The girls swim and dive team placed third in the Citrus League, finished their season as District Champions, and placed sixth at Regionals.

[9] RAHUL SIVA KUMARAN ’24, WILLIAM MARTYNY ’25, and JACK NILES ’25 of the football team were awarded FACA All-Academic Honors.

[10] Girls cross country placed sixth in Districts, eighth in Regionals, and advanced to States.

WINTER

[11] The boys basketball team was recognized for its hard work on and off the court as the 2024 FHSAA Academic Team Champions with a 3.717 GPA. JAMES HAWLEY '25, DAVID HULL '25, GARLAND INGRAM III '25, and NEIL MATHOW '25 were awarded FACA All-Academic Honors.

[12] The girls soccer team scored a victory as District Champions and advanced to Regional Quarterfinals.

[13] AINSLEY TISCHLER ’24 was girls weightlifting District Champion, and the team placed third overall. CAMPBELL ALCH ’27, KATIE ALVAREZ ’26, EVY HANER ’24, MORGAN MCCREARY ’25, ELLIET MCDERMERD ’26, CARA MORTIMER ’25, JACKIE STENZEL ’25, PARKER TCHEKMEIAN ’26, AINSLEY TISCHLER ’24, and LINDSEY YARED ’25 were all Regional qualifiers. KATIE ALVAREZ and PARKER TCHEKMEIAN advanced

to States. PARKER TCHEKMEIAN placed 9th at the 2024 U.S.A. Weightlifting National Championships.

[14] Girls basketball players JILLIAN HENNEBERY ’26, EMILY HERNAN ’24, and ABBIE THOMPSON ’24 were awarded FACA All-Academic Honors.

SPRING

[15] Baseball players MAX ANDERS ’25, TONY CASTRO ’26, NATHANEAL DAVIS ’26, JACOB (JC) GILMER ’26, and AIDEN STILLMAN ’25 were awarded FACA All-State

[17] Boys lacrosse player OLLIVER POLSINELLI ’26 was awarded FACA All-Academic Honors. DAVID HULL ’25 and MAX KNUDSEN ’24 were awarded FACA All-State Honors. 13 12 14 15 17 16

Honors. CONNOR BRADY ’26, TONY CASTRO ’26, JACOB GILMER, and ARI LANXNER ’26 were awarded FACA All-Academic Honors.

[16] Boys volleyball player, BRADY THOMAS ’24 was awarded FACA AllAcademic Honors.

[18] ADDIE FIELD ’24 and MORGAN MCCREARY ’25 were awarded U.S. Lacrosse Academic All-American and FACA All-State Honors. MIA DICLEMENTE ’24, ADDIE FIELD, MORGAN MCCREARY, and SARAH FISHER ’24 were awarded FACA AllAcademic Honors.

[19] The softball team closed out the season as District Runner-ups and advanced to Regional Semifinals. MCKENNA HAWLEY ’26 received Orlando Sentinel All-Area Honors First Team and FACA All-State Honors. EMMA HARTUNG ’26 received the Orlando Sentinel AllArea Honors Honorable Mention and FACA All-State Honors. OLIVIA AGNEW ’27, MCKENNA HAWLEY, AMANDA LANG ’24, SAM MALE ’24, ELIZABETH RANSON ’26, QUINN SEALY ’26, NAOMI TANIELIAN ’26, and MERCER WILSON ’26 all were awarded FACA All-Academic Honors.

[20] The boys tennis team were District Champions and advanced to the Regional Finals. BEN DEMETRIADES ’26, Orlando Sentinel All-Area Team, and MATTHEW GU ’26 won the District doubles title and advanced to State quarterfinals. LUCAS QU ’24, NATHAN LU ’27, ISHAN CHOKSEY ’26 were singles District Champions. BEN DEMETRIADES was awarded FACA All-State and All-Academic Honors. LUCAS QU was awarded FACA AllAcademic Honors.

ISABELLA HARTUNG ’24

Orlando Sentinel All-Area Player of the Year and 2023-24 Seminole County Night of Champions Spring Athlete of the Year

AIDEN STILLMAN ’25

Awarded FACA All-State Honors Named to the U.S.A. Baseball U18 National Team

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[21] ISABELLA HARTUNG ’24, Orlando Sentinel All-Area Player of the Year, FACA All-State and All-Academic Honors, and District Champion in tennis singles and doubles with teammate EVA CHONG ’24. They both advanced to State semifinals. CAROLINE GOFF '24 was awarded FACA All-Academic Honors. The girls tennis team wrapped up a successful season as District Champions and advanced to Regionals.

22] JACKSON ALTOMARE ’25, PETER DENG ’24, VICTOR FANG ’26, LANDON HILL ’26, BRADY JOSEPH ’25, EV LOCHBRYN ’27, JACOB LEMIEUX ’26, MASON PENGRA ’25,

GONZALO ROS DIAZ ’25, MICHAEL SALINAS ’26, JOHN SHAW ’25, and SAM WANG ’27 competed at Regionals in weightlifting. MASON PENGRA and MICHAEL SALINAS advanced to States. MICHAEL SALINAS went on to finish in 13th place at the 2024 U.S.A. Weightlifting National Championships.

[23] CADEN CLIFTON '24, JAMES HAWLEY '25, and SAMMY LOU '26 were awarded FACA All-State and All-Academic Honors in boys track and field.

[24] VICTORIA HILL ’25 competed at Districts, Regionals, and States. She made the podium in at all three

events placing first in triple jump, State Runner-up in long jump, and third place in high jump. ALEX RUBIN ’25 was District runner-up in discus. ADDISON BURGOS ’25, VICTORIA HILL, ALEX RUBIN and LINDSEY YARED ’25 were awarded FACA AllState Honors. ADDISON BURGOS, ALEX RUBIN and LINDSEY YARED received FACA All-Academic Honors.

[25] COBY BITMAN ’24, GRACE BRADY ’24, CADEN CLIFTON ’24 were named to the FHSAA 2024 Florida Dairy Farmers Academic AllState Team. They were three out of 24 athletes in the state of Florida.

Trinity Prep's Class of 2024 Collegiate Athletic Commitments

CADEN ALEXANDRE New College of Florida - Baseball

CADEN CLIFTON Vassar College - Soccer

ISABELLA HARTUNG Bowdoin College - Tennis

AMANDA LANG Arkansas State University - Bowling

JULIAN SEALY Washington College - Tennis

KELSEY WANG Vassar College - Fencing

hall of fame

PAETRA TERRY BROWNLEE ’00

2023 ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

Varsity Basketball, Varsity Softball, and Varsity Volleyball

Paetra Terry Brownlee ’00 played Varsity Volleyball, Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Softball for Trinity Prep. She began her Varsity Softball career in the 7th grade when she moved up to Varsity at the end of her Junior Varsity season. In 1999 She was part of the All-County Volleyball Team and the Class 2A All-State Volleyball Team. She received the Varsity Club Letter Woman of the Year for 1999-2000, the Varsity Club Female Athlete of the Year for 1999-2000, and the Burger King Coaches Achievement Award for 1999-2000. She also received the National Softball Association Academic All-American Certificate in 1997. She was named Best Offensive Player for Varsity Volleyball in 1998 and Best All Around Player for Varsity Volleyball in 1999.

Her team awards include Softball State Runner-Up in 1996, Softball State Champion in 1998, and Softball State Champion in 1999 when she was team captain. In 1997 her team was part of the Class 2A State Final Four for Varsity Volleyball.

Paetra attended Emory University, where she played Varsity Volleyball and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in international studies, with a concentration on Western Europe, and a minor in French studies. After college, she attended Florida State University College of Law, where she completed the College of Law’s certificate program in International Law, with honors. She currently serves as a judge on Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal. Governor Ron DeSantis appointed her to that position in July 2023. Before her appointment to the appellate bench, she was a Circuit Judge in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, serving the people of Orange and Osceola County. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Mike Brownlee, whom she met at Trinity Prep in 9th grade. They have two boys, Lleyton and Ryder Brownlee. Lleyton is currently a 6th grader at Trinity.

CARROLL CURTIS DYER ’78

2023 ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Track

Carroll Curtis Dyer ’78 lettered in Girls Varsity Cross Country and Girls Varsity Track for four years. She was the Individual State Champion in the following events in 1976: Long Jump, 110 Yard Low Hurdles, and the 440 Yard Dash. She also placed third at State in the 220 Yard Dash. In 1978 she was the Individual State Champion in the 110 Yard Low Hurdles, 330 Yard Low Hurdles, and the Long Jump, and was Anchor in the 4x800 Medley Relay–and those achievements were all school and state records at the time. She was unable to participate in running events at the District and State levels in 1975 and 1977 due to a stress fracture in her foot and full leg cast. In 1977 Dyer received the Trinity Special Recognition Award for participating in the discus throw despite being in a leg cast and still receiving third place at the State Track Meet.

Her team awards include State Runner-Up in 1976; District Champions and State Runner-Up in 1977; and State Champions in 1978. She held the Long Jump school record for approximately 30 years until Amanda Powell ‘09, last year’s Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, broke the record.

Dyer attended Vanderbilt University and graduated cum laude in 1982 with a double major in psychology and special education. She taught special education at a private school in Central Florida and was an administrator at another private school for children with special needs while assisting with the McKay Scholarship program there. She is married to Doug Dyer, and they have two daughters and six grandchildren. She is currently very active competing with her labrador retriever in the dog sports of tracking and nose work.

A Legacy of Excellence

The Trinity Voice's Award-Winning Year

Trinity Prep’s student-run magazine, The Trinity Voice, has once again elevated our school's reputation in scholastic journalism. The monthly publication plays a crucial role in the school community. It serves as a vital platform connecting students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the community at large. By covering a wide range of topics–from sports and features to news and opinion pieces–the magazine reflects the diverse interests and voices within the school. It fosters a sense of unity and pride, offering students a space to express their perspectives and share accomplishments.

In the early months of the 2023-24 school year, two of its members, Olivia Kortman '24 and David Hull ’25, were honored in the National Scholastic Press Association Clips & Clicks Fall Contest. Olivia Kortman ’24, with her first-place news photo, and David Hull ’25, with his honorable mention in the sports category, have showcased their exceptional talents and contributed to the collective achievement of our Trinity Prep community.

The accolades didn't stop there. The Saints who contribute to The Trinity Voice have also garnered national awards from the International High School Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, which celebrates individual student initiatives and achievements in journalism. David Hull was named Sports Writer of the Year and placed second in Sports Feature Writing nationwide. Sammy Lou ’26 secured second place as Features Writer of the Year, and Lucy Chong ’26 earned third place as Designer of the Year. These achievements reflect our students' high caliber and dedication to journalistic excellence.

The Trinity Voice performed outstandingly at the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) conference. Four Trinity Prep students were among the few student presenters, sharing the stage typically reserved for advisors and professional journalists. The Trinity Voice earned three major awards: David Steinberg ’25 was named Sports Journalist of the Year, Nikhil Daniel ’26 was recognized as Emerging Journalist of the Year, and Laziza Talipova ’25 won first place in Feature Writing. Collectively, the staff was honored as an AllFlorida Publication and a Sunshine State Standout, amassing over 61 awards ranging from “Honorable Mention” to “Best of the Best!”

These achievements are a testament to the unwavering commitment of the magazine’s staff and its advisor, Erin Miller, who recently received the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award from the National Society of High School Scholars. This recognition and her District 3 Teacher of the Year award from the FSPA for the second consecutive year underscore her pivotal role in guiding our students to remarkable heights. Her dedication enhances the educational experience and secured $1,000 for classroom materials, further creating an enriched learning environment.

The Trinity Voice stands as a shining example of what student journalism can achieve with passion, support, and exceptional mentorship. It highlights our students' remarkable talents and strengthens our community's bonds, creating a legacy of excellence and connection that extends far beyond the school gates.

fine arts

THEATER

Ms. Melanie Farmer directed the upper school play, “The Government Inspector” and the student-led middle school production of “Perils of Lulu.”

“Mean Girls The Musical” received two Dr. Phillips Applause Awards; Addison Burgos ’25 for Outstanding Dancer and Ms. Gail Bartell for Outstanding Costume Designer. Amanda LaMotte ’07 joined the cast as a guest choreographer.

Junior Thespian Troupe 1780 attended the District 2 Junior Thespian Festival, earning excellent and superior ratings. They advanced to states, where they earned all superior ratings. Collette Baum ’29 was selected to represent Trinity Prep’s district at the State Festival opening ceremony.

The Upper School Thespian Troupe attended the District and State Festivals, earning excellent and superior ratings.

Upper

school performed “Crime and Punishment, A Comedy” by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen.

“Stone Crossed” received an Outstanding Set Designer Dr. Phillips Applause Award for Mr. Robert Kohn.

VOCAL SOCIETY

The Vocal Society was a semi-finalist at The Varsity Vocals International Champions of High School A Cappella (ICHSA).

Vocal Society was invited as Bach Festival Honor Choir to three masterclasses at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

Select Choir attended a masterclass with Emily Frizzell at the National A Cappella & Choral Convention (NACC). Vocal Society performed a cappella and attended a masterclass with Christopher Diaz.

2023 Fine Arts Hall of Fame recipient Julia Radosz (Julia Hamula '02) gave a vocal masterclass at Trinity Prep.

ART

Middle and upper school art and photography students showcased their work at the Maitland Rotary Art Festival, Sidewalk Winter Park Festival, and the Teen Art Show, for which TAYLOR PITONE ’24 received the Best of Show award! ANNIE LI ’26 and SALLEE ROSEN ’25 received merit awards for their artwork at the Maitland Rotary Art Show.

THEA BALLI ’24, ANNIE LI ’27, and MAVIS LI ’26, TAYLOR PITONE ’24 were selected for the Congressional Student Art Competition.

LIA GARIBAY ’24, ANNIE LI ’27, MAVIS LI ’26, and TAYLOR PITONE ’24 received the Award of Distinction from the Florida Art Education Association.

YISHAN CHEN ’28, JENNIFER LI ’25, and KAITLYN WILCKE ’25 received the Award of Excellence.

Work by MAVIS LI ’26 accepted for the juried National Art Honor Society’s member exhibit.

Our student artists participated in the Elemental Visual Arts Exhibition at Orlando’s City Arts Factory.

Alumna Dr. Christy Wayne ’10, visited Trinity Prep’s AP Studio Art and Physics in Art classes.

Master Ikebana artist Irene Gomulka visited Pottery classes to share the ancient Japanese flower arrangement technique.

Jesus Minguez held a soda kiln workshop for Pottery and AP 3D students.

Calligraphy artist Valentina Rodriguez held a workshop for 2D design students.

Pete Morey, South African photographer and Nelson Mandela personal photographer, held a workshop for AP photography students.

Belief by Zixian Chen '28

Picking by Taylor Pitone '24

Duality of Water by Mavis Li '26

Tea Party by Kaitlyn Wilcke '25

ORCHESTRA/BAND

The Honors Trinity Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Mauricio Cespedes, Trinity Prep’s new orchestra director, opened for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at Saint Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oviedo, Florida.

Four upper school musicians earned superior ratings at solo performances, securing a State Solo and Ensemble spot.

Adrian Cunningham and Heather Thorn held a jazz improv masterclass.

JANINE PAPIN

FIne Arts Department Chair, 2023-24

The 2023-24 school year has proven remarkable for Trinity Prep’s Fine Arts Department Chair, Janine Papin. Her journal was featured in Playbill’s “Back to School” issue, showcasing her dedication to her craft and professional development. She was nominated for Best Leading Actor in a Drama by the Orlando Sentinel for her role as Martha in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” with the Ensemble Company.

She also appeared in the new musical "Brooklyn's Bridge" as the political cartoonist Thomas Nast at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Her performance as Toni in “Appropriate” earned Matt Palm’s Critics Pick award. Additionally, she will be an understudy for the off-Broadway production of “From Here” this summer in Orlando, Florida.

After 19 years of serving as the Fine Arts Department Chair, Ms. Papin has decided to step away from the responsibilities of running the department. She is looking forward to spending additional time with her students and providing opportunities for exceptional learning and growth.

IRINA KOVNACKA ASHCRAFT

Fine Arts Teacher

Irina Kovnacka Ashcraft, Fine Arts teacher at Trinity Prep, was selected as the Winter Park Festival poster artist for 2024. Trained in oil painting at Latvian Academy of Art, Ms. Ashcraft moved to Orlando in 1999 and has since showcased her work in numerous local and European galleries, including a solo exhibition at London’s Gallery on Cork Street. Her art has been featured in many Central Florida festivals, and she has participated in the Winter Park Paint Out for over a decade. Notably, she was an emerging artist on Sotheby’s.com between 1999 and 2003, with her auction records listed in the MAYER International Auction Guide. Holding an M.A. in Art Education from the University of Central Florida, she also received the June Hinkley Excellence Award from the Florida Art Education Association in 2017.

Ms. Ashcraft’s contributions, both as a professional artist and an art educator, continue to inspire students and art enthusiasts alike. To explore more of Irina Kovnacka Ashcraft’s works, visit www.artworkbyirina.com.

hall of fame

AUSTIN BURKET ’10

2024 ART HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

New York violinist Austin Burket jumpstarted his career as the concertmaster/ first violinist for the second national tour of “Hamilton,” serving in that position for five years. Since leaving the tour in 2023, he has earned the trust of the New York Broadway community as a regular substitute violinist for “Sweeney Todd” and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and as a substitute concertmaster for “Hamilton” and “Merrily We Roll Along.” In addition to his Broadway credits, Burket is an avid recording musician whose session work includes appearances on albums for Mama Magnolia, Zachary Williams, the Old 97’s, The Nightowls, and Mackenzie Shivers; the film soundtrack for Clemente that recently premiered at SXSW; and podcast themes for “History That Doesn’t Suck,” “Business Movers,” and “History Daily.” His string-arranging work was recently featured on S. Carey’s “Solo With Strings” European tour. Before his time in New York, Burket was a frequent substitute violinist for the Florida Orchestra and Lansing Symphony Orchestra.

He completed his master’s degree in violin performance under the direction of Dmitri Berlinsky at Michigan State University. During his two years at MSU, Burket often served as concertmaster of the Symphony Orchestra and Opera Orchestra under the direction of maestro Kevin Noe. Before his time at MSU, Burket graduated magna cum laude from Stetson University under the direction of Routa Kroumovitch-Gomez, receiving dual bachelor’s degrees in both violin performance and chemistry. He is a Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society member interviewed for their “Behind the Key” series. He also served as president of Stetson’s chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity for two years.

In addition to his outstanding collegiate musical experience, Burket has participated in masterclasses with celebrated artists and pedagogues Mikhail Bezverkhni, Brooklyn Rider, and the St. Lawrence String Quartet. He has also appeared in countless music festivals, including Summit Music Festival; Nuevo Mundo Festival in Aruba; the International Academy of Music in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Italy; Brevard Music Festival; Orfeo Music Festival in Vipiteno, Italy; Bowdoin International Music Festival; and Eastern Music Festival.

ALEXANDER FERGUSON ’09

2024 ARTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

Alexander Ferguson hails from Winter Park, Florida, where he began his acting training and career. After graduating, Ferguson attended The American Musical & Dramatic Academy in New York City, where he spent over 18 years in the industry. Ferguson lights up the stage as part of the “Hamilton” Broadway cast. He has also lent his talents to creating new productions for Disney Cruise Line and TheatreworksUSA. Beyond acting, Ferguson has a passion for storytelling that extends to writing and directing films through his company, String of Consciousness Productions LLC. He even has a graphic novel, “Civil Ants,” coming soon! When not working, this Batman enthusiast enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and two cats and indulging in his creative hobbies: doodling, funny voices, and heating up things in the kitchen.

Letter from Advancement

Todd Hartung Assistant Head of School for External Affairs

Through this shared Trinity Prep experience,

I have better

understood our students' and families' hopes and dreams. This insight has helped shape our efforts and ensure that our advancement initiatives will resonate with the hearts and minds of our community.

One of the highlights of this past year has been the opportunity to become an integral part of the school community, professionally as the Assistant Head of School for External Affairs and personally. My family and I have embraced the transition to Trinity Prep and have been warmly welcomed by faculty, staff, and students alike. Enrolling our own children (Isabella ’24, Emma ’26, and Alexander ’31) has given me firsthand perspective on our school's exceptional educational experience, and I’ve been able to witness the unwavering dedication of our community, staff, and faculty. It’s indescribable.

Through this shared Trinity Prep experience, I have better understood our students' and families' hopes and dreams. This insight has helped shape our efforts and ensure that our advancement initiatives will resonate with the hearts and minds of our community.

NOCHUR SANKAR SCIENCE CENTER

I am excited to announce that Trinity Prep has begun its first steps toward its building improvements campaign, Building for Tomorrow, which centers on establishing state-of-theart learning environments for our students and creating new spaces on our campus. I can look outside my office window and see our dream becoming reality. This year was marked by significant progress, but we remain steadfast in our work to continue securing funds for the science center and future projects. The expected opening of the Nochur Sankar Science Center is planned for fall 2025.

TRINITY PREP FUND

The support we have received from our parents, faculty, staff, and generous donors has been instrumental in shaping an exceptional year. For the 2023-24 fiscal year, Trinity Prep received more than 480 gifts and over $252,000. This year, we welcome Shane Hendry as Director of Development and Annual Giving to oversee the Trinity Prep Fund, and we anticipate a very active fiscal year in 2024-25.

ADMISSIONS

Trinity Prep enrollment remains strong. We continue to see demand surpassing capacity, resulting in waitlists across multiple grade levels. Thank you to our families for continuing to be our best ambassadors sharing the love of Trinity Prep with your friends, neighbors, and colleagues.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

Beginning in 2024, Trinity Prep is creating a business opportunity for local businesses to promote their organization while supporting our school. If you want to learn more about our corporate partnership program, contact Shane Hendry, Director of Development and Annual Giving, at 321-282-2558.

PARENT ORGANIZATIONS

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the countless parent volunteers who gave their time and talents to make our school thrive. Your contributions make a lasting impact. I’d also like to give a shout-out and special recognition to Mary Ranson (outgoing President of the TPO), Eileen Tongson (outgoing president of the Patrons of the Arts), and Todd Demetriades (outgoing president of the Athletics Boosters) for all of your assistance, support, and helpful conversations this past year. Moving forward,

I cannot wait to have a greater rapport with and extend a warm welcome to Karen Gilmer (incoming president of TPO), Tobin Baum (incoming president of the Patrons of the Arts), and Aimee Nocero Lewis (incoming president of the Athletics Boosters).

The 2024-25 school year is an auction year for Trinity Prep, and through the leadership of Mary Ranson and Lisa Martyny, I know that the auction will be an exciting event that families will not want to miss!

Last, thank you to our dedicated faculty and staff for your passion and commitment to our students and mission. You genuinely instill a love for learning, and your hard work creates the perfect environment to nurture young minds and watch them flourish each and every day.

We have accomplished remarkable things together, and I look forward to seeing what we will achieve in this next school year.

“Throughout Trinity's history, there exists a narrative dedication, and the enduring

There is still work to be done to secure funding and to invite investment from others, not only for the Nochur Sankar Science Center, but also for the state-of-the-art equipment and labs that will outfit this space, unlike anything other independent schools have! We hope to have twice the number of new supporters at our blacktie grand opening next year. In the next few months, steel will rise, walls will take shape, and the physical

that echoes through the corridors–a story of sacrifice,

Andrew Asher ’91 power of generosity.”

structure of the future building will come to life. But the heart of this project, its true impact, beats in those it will serve.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us in preparing for this momentous occasion. Together, we’re creating more than just a new science center; we are creating a better future for our Saints.

Scan the QR code to learn more about the Nochur Sankar Science Center, view updates, and make your gift to help change the future of STEM.

This is bigger than a building. This is our future.

Letter From Alumni Relations

Dear Trinity Family,

We love the excitement that accompanies the start of the school year, from welcoming new students and teachers to catching up with colleagues and friends, to looking ahead and marking our calendars with all the plans for the new school year. And have we got plans for you! Our calendar is filling up with chances to get together and share time, memories, and experiences. Along with our regular events–Homecoming, Golden T Classic, Jingle Mingle, Reunion Weekend–we’re bringing back the Bear Gully Bash Night Golf Event, several regional alumni gatherings, and a couple of special class reunions. Clip out the list of events or scan the QR code, and mark your calendars, too!

In addition to attending events, we are so appreciative of the many ways our alumni stay in touch–and give back. From alumni scientists coming to the classroom in our series, “Saints Talking Science” (more on that program will be in the next magazine), to alumni presenters representing their college alma maters and other special awards at Upper School Special Awards Night, to alumni establishing endowed scholarships: these are just a few of the ways our alumni engage. Our alumni are true Saints! In the months to come, we will share with you more opportunities for even more engagement.

We’ve got much to prepare and plan for, and that brings me to the high point of this letter: a welcome to Hannah Parker Schuttler ’13 as our new alumni associate! Now this is not cause for panic: Hannah will still be rocking it in the classroom as an amazing teacher and as the Diane and Michael Maher English Endowed Chair, with regular teaching duties. And to those of you who have graced our softball field, you know that she won’t be able to stay away from the dugout, either. But she’s agreed to take on an additional role as support for the Alumni Office. As our alumni base grows, we want to keep up–and keep up with you! And who better to involve you in the conversation than Hannah?

As we look forward to an enhanced alumni experience, we hope you will, too. Join us here, there, and everywhere–we never tire of seeing you. And if you can’t join us in person, follow us on social media. And do send us your latest news. The family wants to know what is happening with you.

We love the excitement that accompanies the start of the school year, from welcoming new students and teachers to catching up with colleagues and friends, to looking ahead and marking our calendars with all the plans for the new school year.

Elizabeth Lowndes McIntosh ’78 Director of Leadership Giving and Donor Relations, Alumni Relations

Jingle Mingle

On Thursday, December 21, 2023, Trinity Prep hosted an alumni-focused Jingle Mingle festivity to ring in the holiday season! Many alumni, faculty, and staff spent the evening at Firebirds Wood Fired Grille for a night filled with catered delights and fun activities. Participants were spread across 36 years of matriculation from our school as members from the Class of 1983 to the Class of 2019 were in attendance.

Our next Jingle Mingle event will take place on December 19, 2024 – and we would love for all our Alumni to come home and attend!

Reunion Weekend

Trinity Prep alumni from the past 30 years reunited for the 2024 Reunion Weekend. It was a nostalgic time of reconnecting as we welcomed alumni back to where it all began. This year's events marked milestone reunions for the classes ending in fours and nines, with a special celebration for the 50th reunion of the Class of 1974.

ALL ALUMNI REUNION

The weekend kicked off on Friday evening with the yearly All Alumni Reception at the Winter Park Farmers Market. The venue was abuzz with excitement as guests savored a delightful catered meal. Laughter, reconnection, and shared stories filled the air, creating an electric atmosphere. The night was made extra special with the presence of retiring faculty members Lynn Wilbur and Georgia Parker. Old friends caught up, new connections were forged, and everyone reminisced about their time at Trinity Prep, making it a truly unforgettable evening.

ALUMNI BASKETBALL GAME

The next morning, alumni gathered on campus at the Race Athletic Center for a friendly basketball game. Former Trinity Prep coach Mike Spatola returned

with his trademark enthusiasm and expertise, to be recognized and honored by former athletes. Participants laced up their sneakers and hit the court, while others cheered from the sidelines. The energy was palpable as players and spectators alike reveled in the friendly competition and shared passion for the sport. It was more than just a game; it was an opportunity to relive the glory days and strengthen the bonds that tie us all to Trinity Prep.

CLASS OF 1974 CHI RHO SOCIETY INDUCTION

One of the most touching moments of the weekend was the induction of the Class of 1974 into the prestigious Chi Rho Society. This special ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon both on campus and via Zoom to celebrate alumni who have reached their 50th reunion. Members of the Class of 1974 were celebrated with a pinning ceremony, marking their lasting connection to Trinity Prep. The gathering included a campus tour, a delicious meal, and sharing fond memories while flipping through

yearbooks. It was a heartfelt occasion highlighting the enduring bonds formed during their time at Trinity Prep, with laughter echoing across campus, a testament to the profound impact being a Saint has had on its students.

As we look forward to future reunions, we invite you to join us in upholding the school's legacy and ensure its continued success. The connections we foster and the memories we cherish help to perpetuate the spirit of Trinity Prep, motivating and influencing future generations of Saints.

Show your Saint spirit, support programs and students, and stay connected to your Trinity family.

Connect with your fellow alumni

Support academic and extracurricular opportunities

Grow your network

Leave a legacy

class notes

2001

Saida Omarova and Tindall Marshall welcomed their first child, Issa, on December 19, 2023. They reside in Tampa, where Saida is an assistant professor at the University of South Florida, where she works as a primary care physician.

2008

Heather Durda and Allan Sargony welcomed their first child, Austin, on October 9, 2022.

2012

Anna Kiriazes Logan and Sean Logan welcomed their first child, Elsa Marigold Logan, on June 10, 2024.

2019

Susanna Lowndes made her primetime television debut on CBS’s FBI: Most Wanted.

2020

Isabella Brady ’20 won the 2024 Rebecca E Stimson Award at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina.

2021

Enzo Cunanan appeared as a contestant on Jeopardy on June 12, 2024.

2023

Nico Santiago is Big East 3 Meter Dive Champion and Big East Outstanding Diver of the Year!

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In Memoriam

JAMES “JIM” ARNOLD

Former Faculty Member

December 3, 2023

Jim was born in 1938. He attended Yale University, where he received his undergraduate degree in math. He also sang with the Whiffenpoofs, the world’s oldest and best known collegiate a cappella group. He received his master’s degree in mathematics from Bowdoin College.

Jim taught math at The Lawrenceville School, Menlo School (CA), Howey-inthe-Hills, Virginia Episcopal School, and Trinity Preparatory School. He retired from Trinity after more than ten years (1985-1995), teaching math and computer science and coaching track. He sang and acted with Orlando Opera for 12 seasons and at many community theaters. Jim is survived by one son, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and longtime partner Linda Fessel.

JERRY R. LINSCOTT Former Trustee

June 24, 2024

Jerry was born in Falls City, Nebraska in 1941. He graduated from the University of Nebraska as a business major. Six months into his first post-graduate job, a high school friend persuaded Jerry to join him at the University of Nebraska College of Law, from which he graduated in 1966.

Jerry thrived in law school, setting the path of a legal career that continued for 56 years until his retirement at the end of 2022. He practiced law in Kansas City, Missouri for five years before moving to Orlando in 1971, starting his own firm soon thereafter that grew into Young, Turnbull, and Linscott and merged with Cleveland-based BakerHostetler in 1979. Jerry practiced first in securities and later as a litigator.

Beyond his unquenchable passion for the law – practicing it, litigating it, and living it – Jerry had many other talents. He was hugely loved, and he loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife, Theresa, by his sons, Palmer ‘07, Mark, and Todd, and by six grandchildren.

Keep watch, Lord God, over all your Saints; lead us to embrace You as the source of all Truth. Bless the whole Trinity family; fill us with Your Word and Wisdom. Guide us by your Holy Spirit; may everything that we say and do bring honor and glory to Your Holy Name. Amen.

Fall & Winter Alumni Happenings

Trinity Prep may be coming to a city near you! We will be on the road this year, connecting with you, our Alumni. Visit trinityprep. org/alumni/alumni-events to learn more.

SEPTEMBER

London, England Atlanta, Georgia Tampa, Florida

OCTOBER

Boston, Massachusetts New York City, New York

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER 19

Miami, Florida HOMECOMING WEEKEND

CLASS OF 2014 GATHERING

NOVEMBER 27 CLASS OF 2004 GATHERING

ALUMNI REGIONAL EVENTS JINGLE MINGLE

DECEMBER 19

The holidays are coming, and we want to celebrate with you. Mark your calendar and join fellow alumni, faculty, and staff at Trinity Prep’s favorite holiday party–the Jingle Mingle! Enjoy a night of festive fun, great company, and holiday cheer.

OCTOBER 18

Join us in cheering on the Saints at Trinity Prep's homecoming football game. Kick off the celebration with our pregame Alumni Tailgate. Bring the family for an evening of fun, food, and friends. Rekindle your school spirit and make new memories with old friends—we can't wait to see you there!

The Bash is back! The most-popular night golf event and chili cook-off in Winter Park, Florida. Mark your calendars and gather your foursomes now!

Begin making your plans to attend Trinity Prep's 2025 Reunion Weekend!

GOLDEN-T CLASSIC

NOVEMBER 11

Grab your clubs and hit the green this fall for Trinity Prep’s 41st Golden T-Classic! Spend an unforgettable afternoon playing golf, enjoying great food, and soaking up the fun with fellow Trinity Prep alumni and parents. Whether you’re swinging for a win, cheering from the sidelines, or supporting through sponsorships, it will be a tee-terrific day! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information.

Letter From Development

Dear Saints Family and Friends,

I’m not sure that I could have picked a more exciting time to join the Trinity Prep community. In the short time I have been on campus, I’ve interacted with students, alumni, faculty, and staff, witnessed the unique traditions that accompany commencement, and just recently watched the campus reimagination process begin with the groundbreaking of the Nochur Sankar Science Center.

I have been quick to learn that Trinity Prep values are omnipresent. Trinity Family, Educational Excellence, Academic and Extracurricular, Leadership and Character Development, Faith, and Spirituality are encountered daily. I’m encouraged and motivated by seeing these values coming to life on campus and in the community.

One of our goals this year is greater engagement within the Trinity community. We are rolling out a Corporate Partnerships program that is a mutually beneficial business opportunity for those who want to promote their organization while still supporting our school's exceptional academic and extra-curricular activities.

In an additional effort to grow and streamline our giving efforts this school year, we will be completing one request: the Trinity Prep Fund. In past years, families have had options to contribute to our Boosters and Patrons organizations, among other groups. This year, all our families will experience the benefits of those groups without a membership fee. We hope the money you previously considered for those organizations will be directed to the Trinity Prep Fund, where you will be able to designate the direction of your gift. The options will include athletics, arts, faculty professional development, and more. With the support of Every Family, Every Year , we know that Trinity Prep’s future is bright.

I’m genuinely excited about what's next for Trinity Prep. Please know you are a large part of that. I look forward to connecting with you all and working together to create the best experience for today’s and tomorrow’s Saints.

Director of Development and Annual Giving

I’m genuinely excited about what's next for Trinity Prep. Please know you are a large part of that. I look forward to connecting with you all and working together to create the best experience for today’s and tomorrow’s Saints.

Shane Hendry

Rallying for a cause

Fleur de L is Cup's Wimbledon in Winter Park

Tennis anyone? Trinity Prep’s biennial Fleur de Lis Cup Tennis Tournament and fundraiser was an ace in the hole this year, not just serving up outstanding tennis but also bringing together tennis enthusiasts and supporters in support of Trinity Prep and its mission. This year’s event, “Wimbledon in Winter Park,” was organized by the Marketing and Development teams and the Trinity Parent Organization to support the Trinity Prep Fund. Co-chaired by Stacey Demetriades and Karen Gilmer, with enthusiastic participation from players and spectators, the event truly embodied the spirit of unity and collaboration

Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park provided the perfect backdrop as attendees donned their tennis whites and enjoyed the traditional Wimbledon strawberries and cream. “Not only was outstanding tennis being played, but we also had great success with our silent auction, due to the generosity of local merchants, Trinity Prep, and the community at large,” said Ms. Gilmer. More than 20 items were auctioned throughout the afternoon, including tennis lessons and equipment, local merchant gift cards, and senior parking spots.

In a delightful twist, traditional winners were not named this year. “One of the things we loved the most was that this year, we did not declare any winners, but instead, we were able to surprise a few unsuspecting players with unusual awards,” said Ms. Gilmer. Having fun with the awards helped to make the event a laidback and enjoyable experience.

In the end, Wimbledon in Winter Park was a smash hit. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to its success. With such strong participation from the community, there’s confidence that next year’s auction will continue to strengthen the bonds between the school and Central Florida.

In the end, Wimbledon in Winter Park was a smash hit. Heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to its success. With such strong participation from the community, there’s confidence that next year’s auction will continue to strengthen the bonds between the school and Central Florida.

annual 2023-2024report

Thank you for your continued support!

The Advancement Office gratefully acknowledges the members of the Trinity family who generously supported Trinity Prep during the 202324 fiscal year. A contribution to the Trinity Prep Fund benefits every student and supports many elements that enable our school to offer an excellent education year after year.

Every effort has been made to accurately list all donors from July 1, 2023 through June 31, 2024, but if an error has occurred, please notify the Advancement Office at tpsdevelopment@trinityprep. org or 321-282-2577.

Leadership level giving of $2,500 and above are invited annually to an evening of appreciation.

Every Family, Every Year!

FOUNDERS CIRCLE | $10,000+

Wendy and Richard Ahl

Kimberly and Steven Alch

Johannah and Stew Brown

Valerie and Paul Collins

Winston S. DuBose ’73

Nicole and Lawrence Harasym, III

Bridget and James Hawley

Diana and John Holloway

Blair and William Hull

The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation

Violet & Harold Jaeke Foundation, Inc.

Jill and Alan Johnson ’73

Mari Hirano-Kang and Barry Kang

Charles Kovaleski

Elizabeth Lowndes McIntosh ’78 and Dan McIntosh

Seerayi Gunasekaran and Vikram Ramprakash

Pooja and Shyam Sankar ’00

Nicole and Jonathan Taylor

Trinity Parents Organization

Julie and Ryan von Weller ’97

Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting Foundation

TRUSTEES SOCIETY | $5,000-$9,999+

Laila and Ariff Alidina ’92

Anonymous

Lynne and Daniel Bachrach ’89

Lizmar and Walter Benenati

Lucy and Michael Carney

Charities Aid Foundation America

Stacey and Todd Demetriades

Cecilia Rooks and James Gory

Robert W. Johnson ’73

Lindsey von Weller Kovaleski ’99 and Michael Kovaleski ’99

Brian Kupke ’05

Yahui Li and Chunming Liu

Qian Wang and Kurt Lui

Kelli and Mark Martin

Victoria and John Myers, IV

Jacqueline and Harry Pappas

Stacey and Jason Paul

Andrea and Paul Perkins, Jr. ’84

Amy and Kenneth Ritterbusch

Eileen and Sebastian Tongson

Meina Jia and Limin Wang

The White Family Foundation

Sylvia Ann Wilson

HEAD

OF

SCHOOL

SOCIETY | $2,500-$4,999

Amy Jeffress and Casey Cooper ’84

Paul Dietrich ’83

Jodi Massoud and Jim Eisenhut

FIRST

Kelly Ferrell Gierach ’78 and David Gierach ’78

Karen and Stephen Gilmer

Olga Glebova and Alexei Glebov

Betsy and Shelton Granade

Min Lin and Qun Gu

Dennis Herron

Tracy and Thorsten Junger

Stacy and Barry Kalmanson

Melissa and Robert Kohn

Courtney Haught and Byron M. Lawson, Jr.

Judy Burnett Manning and Kelvin Manning

Jody and Craig Maughan

Daryl and Alex Place

Jennifer Sauer and Ross Osterman

Steven D. Saxon ’73

Patricia and Patrick Sherman

Huiyi Zha and Jian Song

Christy and Michael Voll

Katie DeLaCruz and Lucas Wiegand

Stacey and Frank Wright ’89

CORNERSTONE CLUB | $1,000-$2,499

Jen and Scott Aaron

Alexander Ashkar

Amy Hadley and Howard Balthaser

Pamela K. Bjorkman Rev Trust

Tracy Bonday

Fred Bondesen

Susan and Clancey Bounds

Gail and Peter Bove

Emma Fritz Chong and Robert Chong

Jennifer and Paul Cipparone

Carolina Cordova and Sebastian de la Fuente

James M. DeSimone

Afi Eframian and Adam Tanielian

Ryan Garton

Anne and Javier Gonzalez

Erin and Carson Good

Haley and Derek Gregg

Regina and Todd Hartung

Susan desJardins and Chris Henderson

Melissa and Scott Hopkins

Allison and Peter Hosbein

Kristen and Davis Hostetter ’04

Jie Ouyang and Jiashun Huang

Leslie Hudson Russell and David Russell

Lynda and Andrew Kleiman

Sharon Lerner

Swantje Knye-Levin and Mitchell Levin

Jack Liu

Ashley and Nathan Male

Beth and Vinod Malik

Patricia McFarlan

Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation, Inc.

Ghada Sallit and Firas Munjed

Misato and Toru Ohno

Kathleen and Matt Orosz

Ingrid and Alex Perez

Amy and Matthew Poling

Kelly Price and Company

Jeanie and Frederick Raffa

Robyn and Matt Raffa

Mary and Mark Ranson

Kristina Knalson and Paul Sarofim

Erika and Michael Sasser

Laura and Brandon Sexton

Geeya and Dale Sickler

Sihle Insurance Group Inc.

Traci Sihle and Brent Smith

Heather and Sam Stark

Kristy and Patrick Summers

Cheri and Roberto Supertino

Eileen and Sebastian Tongson

Paul Tseng

Lilyana and Frans van Dijk

Kirsty and Jeffrey Walker

Tracey and Whit Watson ’89

Pamela and David Waud

Hannah and Luke Wickham

Tresa Wilson

Ann and Doug Woodman ’78

SCHOLARS

CLUB | $500-$999

Genny and Christopher Agnew

John Altomare

Tony Apicella

Mariana Armas and Manuel Betancourt

Rosa Bachrach

Carol and John Ball

Aguinaldo Barbosa and Chyrla Maria Sales Da Mata

Tobin and Michael Baum

Susan and Jason Beal

Mindy and Edward Bennett

Stephanie Dryden and Robert Boerth

Catherine and James Bowman, III

Melanie and David Brenner

Randall Brown

Jessica Alverio-Caron and Jesse Caron

Ashita and Sumeet Chandra

Gail Clark

Rachel and Joseph Cloyd ’98

Russette and Kristopher Cruzada

Judith and Richard Cushing

Sara and Jason Dowdy

Diane and Michael Drake

Ginger and Greg Duggan

Thomas DuPont

Aileen and Melvin Field

Kelly and John Gaines

Kaycee and William Gardner

Jacqueline and Michael Hirsch

Jennifer and David Holt

Min Huang

Victor Incinelli

Shamyne and Joel Jean-Francois

Nancy and Daniel Johnson

Caberbe Joseph

Kathy Joseph

Tami and Kyle Kilger

Melissa King-Polsinelli and Ken Polsinelli

Katherine and Bryan Koehler

Rebecca and Thomas Kohm

Deepa Shankar and Anand Krishnamoorthy

Aimee Nocero Lewis ’89 and Rodney Lewis

Zachary Lezberg ’00

Juan Liu

Roberto Lopez

Gigi and Parimal Maniar

Caprice Harrold

Lisa and David Martyny

Kendall and Steven McElveen

Valerie Herold and Michael McFalls

Joanna and Stan Merrell

Stephanie and Sean Murphy

Shannon and Philip Nanus

Ileane and Christoper Niles

Obinna and Ify Nwobi

Katia and William John O'Connor

Sara and Bradley Osleger ’98

Michelle Ott

Jonathan Palma ’96

Mallery-Jade Pierce ’06

Hortensia Quevedo and Raymond Pini

Carolyn J. Podchaski

Tanya and Alex Podchaski

Virginia Poe

Frederick Ramie

Karen and Robert Ray

Debrah and Timothy Reeve

Tina and Jay Rooth

Amber and Scott Scharlau

Robin and Phillip Senderowitz

Bin and Tingting Sima

Ava and Steve Simms

Virginia and Garry Sines

Amy and Brian Steketee

Carey and Byron Stewart

Gina Jacobs-Thomas and Jon Thomas

Melissa and Edward Valley

Nancy and Dale Vosburgh

Lieke Wang and Xiufang Gao

Rakhee and David Ward

Jayne and Chris Wasyliw

Shaun Westfall

Lynn Wilbur

Ayca and Rory Williams

Pamela and Michael Willoughby

Xia Michael

Donghang Zhao and Yunjun Zhang

Youshan Zhao

Yunjun and Donghang Zhao

Wanda and Gerald Znosko

BENEFACTORS CLUB | $250-$499

Jennifer Adams-Willey

Carolyn and John Alvarez

Rebecca and Christopher Anders

Francesca and Andrew Asher ’91

Teresa and Ozer Balli

Erica and Jason Bates

Grenadette and Jeffrey Bittenbinder

Carina Gerscovich Borkon ’04 and Craig Borkon

Lauren and Jason Bridge

Andrea Budjack

Sue and Bradd Burkhart

Maya Dema and Robert Cambridge

Jackie and Jim Carlin

Pilar and Eduardo Carvajal

Yueqin Xia and Yong Chen

Jennifer and Joshua Chesarek

Danette and Binoy Daniel

Sesha Rao Achanta and Kevitha Dasari

Donna Daviduke

Jason Daviduke ’97

Catherine Davey

Amy and Brian Davis

Yanisa Del Toro and William Gonzalez

Anthony Denicole

Jackie Diaz

Jason Eichenholz

Sheri Saxon Foah ’77

Alonda and Jeremy Foley

Ann and Bradley Foley

Itzel Sotorosa and Esteban Garcia

Mary and Richard George ’86

Sean Giefing

Northrop Grumman Corp Charity Trust

Stella and Ala Haddadin

Rhonda Harmon

Kathy and Jason Henderson

India and Ryan Hill

Zhongning Huang

Elisabeth and Daminder Johar

Rita and Thomas Kienle

Dai and Kazuko Kimura

Sheryl and Scott Lezberg ’94

Carrie and Stephen Lopez

Felicia Lopez-Krolik and Jorge Amador

Kacie and Robert Lutz

Jillian and Joseph Macau, Sr.

Stephanie Marks

Mollie Baldwin McBroom ’92

Jennifer and Mark Mercado

Kelly Neville

Mary and David Nikodem

Barbara and Paul Olson

Jennifer Sauer and Ross Osterman

Jinmei Qi and Lijun Qu

Cathy Parker and Michelle Rencoret

Alyson Sperling

Nancy and Mark Staples ’70

Pascaline Straube

Stephen Strickler

Colin Sullivan

Nora and Andrew Swire

Daisi Vasquez and Gerald Walterscheid

Amy and Derek Venable

Diana Bjorkman Wade

Katie Wagner ’00

Barbara Williamson ’71 and Peter Wenner

Trecia Wiener-Long and Eric Wiener

Joy Stuart Willey ’84 and David Willey

Mari and Russell Wohlever

Sabrina and Keenan Yoho

Tingting Zhao

Jing Zhou and Frank Liu

UNDER $250

Amber and Steve Agresta

Felicia Lopez-Krolik and Jorge Amador

Amazon Smile

Sharon and Jeff Ambrose

Irina and James Ashcraft

Becky Austin

Amy and Robert Bailey

Nicole and Jared Baker

David Barquist ’75

Alicia and Robert Beers, III

Shannon and Jay Bergman

Danielle and Matthew Berhmann

Thomas Berry

Brenda and Donald Berube

Robyn and Darrin Beyea

Pamela Blackwell

Sebastiaan Blickman

Gordon Blitch, Jr. ’83

Jennifer and Wesley Borgman

Stacy and Jay Brock

Michael Brown

Suzanne and Robert Bryskin

Kristina and Brian Buholtz

Emily and Brandon Burmeister

Adrienne and Isiah Cabal

Jeannette and Charles Campbell

Leslie and Alfred Canal

Christy Cantwell

Christina and Chance Carter

Karen and Tom Cary

Jo Lynn and David Cerepani

Heidi Chan

Allison and Kyle Chance ’04

Ninita and Vaibhav Choksey

Nina Fine and Tony Caio

Colette and Woodrow Clifton, II

Esther and Daniel Cohen

Caroline Tyre Cookingham ’75 and Jay Cookingham

Daniel Cooper

Elena Crocitto

Kyle Curran ’12

Patrick Dean, Jr.

Amanda and William Dean

Jing Jiao and Richard De Baere

Lee De Groft

Amy and Steven DiClemente

Marie and Brian Dinklage

Jennifer Donahue ’01

Mary and Paul Donohue

Carroll ’78 and Doug Dyer

Tim Eischens

Nicholas Eliason

Magda Higuera and Junior Encarnacion

Kathleen Escano

Trey Farris

Jennifer and Pedro Fernandez

Tracy Fink

Holly and David Fisher

Paula and Lennox Flynn

Michelle and Dylan Ford

Susan Frederick

Gloria Fry

Sylvia and Les Fultz

Benjamin Gaddis

Michelle and Zhan Gamboa

Kymberly C. Moreland-Garnett and Steven Garnett

Marlene and Kurt Gasner

Angela and John Gerard

Julia and Gregory Goff

Christopher Goggin ’18

Emily and Andrew Greenlee, Esq. ’94

Robin and Tim Grenz

Jennifer and Chad Griffith

Christine and Anibal Grover

Rachael Gryder

Lauren and Brian Guppenberger

Monika and Pancham Gupta

Jeffrey Gutierrez

Chad Hagle ’94

Renea and Brent Hansston

Sandra and Don Harvey ’87

Carmen and Paul Hayes

Christine Diebel Hempsted ’83 and David Hempstead

Melissa and Edward Hennebery

Heather Hernan

Norali Hernandez

Kristie and Brian Hickok

Stephanie and Gregg Hill

Sarah and Isaac Hill

Thomas Horton ’83

Angela Hosbein ’13

Lin Huang

Ora-Monet Hughes ’04

Saloomeh Ilkhan

Stephanie and Garland Ingram

Ami Jambusaria-Patel

Kiva and Bradley James

Romina Jannotti

Sarah Jones ’01

Jordan Johnson

Victoria Johnston

Maija and Andrew Judelson

Lorajean and Kevin Keith

Kent Kersten

Tammy and Mark Kiger

Inny Kim

Laura Kimbrough

Heather and Brannon Kimley

Kelly and Eric Kortman

Sandee Kovacs

Elizabeth Martel and Brain Kowaleski

Joseph Krauszer

Rachel and Jonathan Kropp

Roxann and Steven Krueger

William Lang

Joseph LaPaglia, Jr. ’02

Steve Lazaraton

Ying and Jack Lee

Alex Lehman

Christine and Peter Lemieux

Kelly Garrett Levin ’00

Charles Lochbryn

Amanda Loudon

Meredith and Brian Lowe

Maya Lupa

Janice Maldonado

Meredith and Vadim Malkin

Austin ’91 and Frederick Malloy

Beth Anne Mandia

Melinda and David Marshall

Peter Martin, Jr. ’08

Andrew Matthews ’09

Tamara ’00 and Jason Marshall ’98

Lisa Renee Fassett ’08 and Will Matthews ’08

Jenna and Brandon McDermed

Kyle McGimsey

Whitney Maughan McKnight '01 and Matthew McKnight

Jeni and Steve McNeill ’82

Dana Miller

Erin ’00 and Jeffrey Miller ’00

Maria Morales-Gopaul

Juliana Mosquera

Elmarie and Bruce Mortimer

Joann Moy

Patricia Moye ’03

Dennis Murphy

Shannon and Charles Fiodor Nadd ’07

Girija and Sandeep Naidu

Erin Kirkwood Nauman ’04 and Alex Nauman

Kristy and Dennie Nave

Natasha Nazareth ’88

Vindra Kanhai and Paul O'Brien

Malika Omawale

Laura Oswald

Douglas Packard, Jr. ’09

Katherine and Dimitry Palceski

Georgia Parker

Priti Patel and Sandeep Mathow

Varsha and Rohit Patel

Cally and Oscar Patino

Annah Patterson

Maria and Freddy Eugenia Pedota

Roger Peluso

Karen Pengra

Karen Peters

Sheila and Roger Pettman

Dominique and Ronald Piccolo

Priscilla and Arthur Pini

Dara Sanchez and Javier Placer

Doris Chou and Michael Pohlod

Kelly and Nigel Prince

Richard Proctor, III ’99

Lori ’89 and Gerald Quattlebaum

Luz and Andy Ramjattan

Christin Ray

Kelly and Martin Ressler

Selena and Michae Rice

Catherine and Thomas Riley

Claudia and Brian Rinaldi

Linda Rizzo

Kristen and Alex Rosario

Misael Rosario

Steven Rosenstock ’87

Glennys and Stefan Rubin

Adriana Rueda-Barrera Rene Cabeza

Shari Greene and Dale Sagotsky

Barbara Jess Salinas Jr.

Ghada Sallit and Firas Munjed

Beverly Salmon

Maryanne and Tim Salmon

Laura and Daniel Sanborn ’01

Kenneth Sanchez

Travis Sanders

Ana Maria Sanson and Salvador Lairet

Antoinette Santanastasio

Lori Mills and Michael Schiro

Wendy and Thomas Schuett

Andrea and Steve Sellars

Rebecca and Clifford Selsky

Pamela Showalter ’72

Nicolette Shurba

Joan Sihle

Amy and Dorival Simoes

Ann Skippers

Rylan Smith

Andrea Sockwell

Yadhira and Guillermo Sollberger

Vanessa and Nicholas Spallone

Susan Speicher

Jacqueline and Adam Stanchina ’03

Deann and Roderick Starling

Nathalie and Jordan Steinberg

Daniela and Gustavo Stenzel

Carey and Byron Stewart

Glenda and Scott Sukup

Heidi and Russell Swanson

Jennifer and Benjamin Swift

Nicole Taylor

Sarah Thompson ’00

Jennifer and Brian Tischler

Nicole Race Turman ’98 and Joe Turman

Denise Turner

Yang Tujun

Joy and Bill Ulman

Gloria and Keith Wahl

Melissa and Brian Wagner

Gisela Alvarez and Darryl Wallington

Gabriela Weaver

Brent Weaver

Margaret Weeks ’75

Greg Wedel

Elisabeth ’82 and James Wehr

Lisa and Douglas Wentz

Kelly and Gary White

Erin and Jim White, IV

Margaret Smith and Jeffrey Wilemon

Donna and Jerry Williams

Jessica and David Williams

Julie and Jeffrey Wilson

Stefani and John Wood

Donald Worcester

Nancy and Jere Wynne

Xia Ying and Jun Wang

Bonnie and Terrence Yonker

Dilafruz Zakirjanova and Nodirbek Talipov

Will and Stephanie Zobel

We are grateful for the ongoing support from alumni, current parents, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends. While there are many opportunities to support Trinity Prep throughout the year, we ask our families to make the Trinity Prep Fund their first gift every year.

Every Family, Every Year! Visit trinityprep.org/give today.

BUILDING FOR TOMORROW | NOCHUR SANKAR SCIENCE CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

With a growing community of students, families, and alumni, we thank our donors for their investment in the future of Trinity Prep. Together, we’re creating more than just a new science center; we are creating a better future for our Saints.

$2,500,000+

Pooja Sankar and Shyam Sankar ’00

$1,000,000-$2,499,000

Diana and Johnny Holloway

$250,000-$999,999

Sara Osleger and Brad Osleger ’98

Nicole and Jonathan Taylor

Elizabeth Fasula Whiting ’03 and Corey Whiting ’03

Sara Whiting and Mike Whiting

$100,000-$249,999

Kimberly and Steven Alch

Valerie and Paul Collins

Nicole and Lawrence Harasym

Mari Hirano-Kang and Barry Kang

Rachita Lingala and Sudhakar Sattur

Carla and Cliff Stein

$50,000-$99,999

Wendy and Rick Ahl

Anonymous

Johannah and Stew Brown

Catherine Knudsen and Jesper Knudsen ’90

Seerayi Gunasekaran and Vikram Ramprakash

Julie von Weller and Ryan von Weller ’97

Trinity Parents Organization

Violet and Harold Jaeke Foundation, Inc.

Susan White and Graham White (Jaeke & Hume Foundations)

$25,000-$49,999

Karen and Stephen Gilmer

Bridget and James Hawley

The Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation

Chunming Liu and Yahui Li

Cece Rooks and Jim Gory

Eileen and Sebastian Tongson

Limin Wang and Meina Jia

Susan Roberts and Steve Roberts ’73

$15,000-$24,999

Francesca Asher and Andrew Asher ’91

Lynne Bachrach and Dan Bachrach ’89

Lucy and Mike Carney

Paul Dietrich ’83

Kaycee and William Gardner

Charles Kovaleski

Lindsey von Weller Kovaleski ’99 and Mike Kovaleski ’99

Courtney Haught and Byron M. Lawson Jr.

Kathy Magruder and Brock Magruder ’76

Judy Burnett Manning and Kelvin Manning

Elizabeth Lowndes McIntosh ’78 and Dan McIntosh

Jackie and Harry Pappas

Andrea Perkins and Paul Perkins ’84

Paula Shives

Stacey Wright and Frank Wright ’89

$5,000-$14,999

Laila Alidina and Ariff Alidina ’92

Stacey and Todd Demetriades

Lisa and Dykes Everett

Blair and William Hull

Amy Jeffress and Casey Cooper ’84

Jill Johnson and Alan Johnson ’73

Becky and Tom Kohm

Kelli and Mark Martin

Victoria and John Myers

Stacey and Jason Paul

Heather and Sam Stark

Christy and Michael Voll

$0-$4,999

Jen and Scott Aaron

Alexander Ashkar

Rosa Bachrach

David Barquist ’75

Mariana Armas and Manuel Betancourt

Carina Gerscovich Borkon ’04 and Craig Borkon

Joie Cadle ’70

Christine and David Cantwell

Carolina Cordova and Sebastian de la Fuente

Catherine Davey

Jason Eichenholz

Daniel Gerscovich ’00

Betsy and Shelton Granade

Ora-Monet Hughes ’04

Romina and John Jannotti

Elisabeth and Daminder Johar

Ghada Sallit and Firas Munjed

Natasha Nazareth ’88

Ingrid and Alex Perez

Daryl and Alex Place

Carolyn Podchaski

Steve Saxon ’73

Kirsty and Jeff Walker

Scan the QR code to learn more about the Nochur Sankar Science Center, view updates, and help change the future of STEM.

This is bigger than a building. This is our future

Leadership Team

Byron M. Lawson Jr. Head of School

Dr. Tracy Bonday Head of Upper School

Michael Drake Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Stephanie Dryden Director of Learning and Instruction

Todd Hartung Assistant Head of School for External Affairs

Dennis Herron Associate Head of School

Laura Kimbrough Director of Human Resources

Alex Podchaski Chief Technology Officer

Denise Turner Director of Admissions and Tuition Assistance

Colin Sullivan Director of Athletics

Tresa Wilson Assistant Head of School

Board of Trustees

OFFICERS

Andrew Asher ’91

Chair

D. Frank Wright ’89

Vice Chair

Sam Stark

Secretary

Mark Martin

Treasurer

TRUSTEES EMERITI

The Rev. Canon A. Rees Hay (d)

Jack D. Holloway (d)

Frank M. Hubbard (d)

John H. Quinn (d)

Jack H. Zimmer (d)

TRUSTEES*

Steve Alch

Ariff Alidina ’92

Andrew Auld ’01

Johannah Brown

Carina Borkon ’04 (Alumni Advisory Board President)

Christine Brumback ’91

Leslie Golden

Bridget Hawley

Mari Hirano-Kang

Bishop Justin S. Holcomb

Ora-Monet Hughes ’04

Bradley James

Robert Johnson ’73

Byron M. Lawson Jr. (Head of School)

Brad Osleger ’98

Mary Ranson

Steve Saxon ’73

Patty Sherman

Jonathan Taylor

Eileen Tongson

Ryan von Weller ’97

Corey Whiting ’03

EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES

Tobin Baum (Patrons of the Arts President)

Karen Gilmer (TPO President)

Aimee Nocero Lewis (Boosters President)

*2024-25 School Year

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