The Academy of the Holy Names empowers students to be authentic individuals who engage in independent thought, are inspired by creativity, and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.
SNJM CORE VALUES
Full Development of the Human Person
Education in Faith
Hospitality
Dedication to Women & Children
Dedication to Justice
Service to People Who Are Poor or Marginalized
Commitment to Liberating Action
Love for the Names of Jesus & Mary
DIVERSITY
The Academy of the Holy Names believes that a broadly diverse community fosters empathy, strengthens teaching and learning, and promotes academic excellence. To that end, the Academy is committed to:
• building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty and staff that shares our beliefs and supports our mission;
• recognizing and appreciating the variety of characteristics that make individuals unique; and
• creating an environment that promotes and celebrates individual and collective achievement.
2020-2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Ernie Garateix Chair
Daphne McConnie Vice Chair
Kim Dingle Treasurer
Kim Wilmath Hill A’05 Secretary
Sister Carmella T. DeCosty, SNJM At-Large
MEMBERS
Harold Astorquiza
Sister Virginia Bonan, SNJM
Ed Bulleit
Kalinda Campbell A’00
Sister Kathleen Griffin, SNJM
Ernie Marquart
Daphne McConnie
Martha Minahan
Vivien Oliva A’63
Paola Schifino
Velen Diaz Thompson A’83
Raulniña Uzzle-Harris A’82
Jason Woodside A’01
Chip Yodzis
AHN President Arthur Raimo (ex-officio)
2020-2021 ALUMNI BOARD
Olivia Martinez A’10
President
Sarah Tyler Sievers A’05
President-Elect
Jeni Goodman Calhoun A’05
Secretary/Historian
Alex Valdes A’09
Treasurer
Regina Gonzalez A’73
Parliamentarian
Nina McGucken Alvarez A’01
Melissa Fernandez Bunch A’97
Courtney Hurley Castellano A’92
Terin Barbas Cremer A’03
Maria Esparza A’87
Mary Lois Hartlage Fernandez A’62
Kate Vasquez Herrera A’06
Katie Solomon Holland A’95
Ana Riveron Ibanez A’93
Christina Criollo Jelesky A’04
Ben Lopez A’04
Jessica Lopez A’04
Angela Spicola Morgan A’67
Gabby Perez A’10
Sr. Mary Patricia Plumb A’55
Danielle Reyes A’06
Dianne Garcia Rivera A’60
Amy Ruiz A’96
Therese Cullen Seal A’60
Will Sievers A’01
Lizzy Socias Swanson A’06
PRESIDENT Arthur Raimo araimo@holynamestpa.org
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER John Donohoe jdonohoe@holynamestpa.org
DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Debbie Gavalas dgavalas@holynamestpa.org
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Patty P. Bohannan A’77 pbohannan@holynamestpa.org
DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL FUND AND SPECIAL EVENTS
JoAnne Linkner jlinkner@holynamestpa.org
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Emily Wise ewise@holynamestpa.org
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ARTHUR RAIMO
President
FROM THE PRESIDENT
“The city officials held a council yesterday and decided that owing to the general prevalence of the Spanish Influenza, so fatal throughout the country, all the schools of the city both public and private, must close until the disease has been checked.”
FROM THE ACADEMY OF THE HOLY NAMES CHRONICLES, OCTOBER 1918
As we move through 2020, one thing is abundantly clear: this has been a year like no other. However, as you can see from the excerpt from the Academy Chronicles above, it’s not the first time the Academy has dealt with a deadly pandemic.
In 1918, the Academy shut its doors when schools were ordered to close. We were compelled to do the same in March. Within a few days, we began a distance-learning program for all our students from pre-K through 12th grade. Succeeding as well as we did is a testament to the fine work of our teachers and administrators, the resilience of our students, and the unwavering support of our parents. It wasn’t always easy, and not so pretty at times, but we carried it off as well as anyone.
Throughout the summer, we spent countless hours busily preparing for the start of what will be as challenging a year as any since 1918. In that year, the schools reopened for good after a few months. In August, we opened our doors with approximately 85% of our students learning on campus. Only time and the course of the virus will determine whether we can keep them open.
Trying to sift through the recommendations from the CDC, the state and local governments regarding the protocols and procedures to put into place has been challenging, to say the least. It is clear that our parents wanted their children to return to school; 88% of them opted for in-person instruction. This presents us with the challenge of keeping our students and their teachers safe. Given the number
of people in our building at any time, masks are mandatory for everyone. While we are working hard to provide social distancing, we understand that it will be difficult at times. Mask-wearing will be the key to our success. In addition, we have implemented enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols to create as safe an environment as we possibly can.
A MONTH OR SO AFTER THE OCTOBER STATEMENT ABOVE, WE FIND THE FOLLOWING ENTRY IN THE CHRONICLES:
“The dread disease has not passed us by. Although every precaution was taken, already five of our boa rders are stricken with the malady and owing to our limited space two others have been sent to a local hospital. We do not anticipate any fatalities as all are doing very well.”
As in 1918, we have taken every precaution possible while reopening the school, and even with new construction and renovations completed over the past several years, space remains limited as our school enrollment remains at capacity. We hope and pray that we come through this recent pandemic as those before us did in 1918, but it will take more than prayer to make it happen. It will take all of us—teachers, staff, students and parents—working together to the best of our ability to ensure we come through this difficult time with the most positive outcome possible.
Sincerely,
Arthur Raimo President
THE ACADEMY’S RAPID SHIFT TO Virtual Schooling
On Friday, March 13, Academy students walked the halls for the final time of the 2019-2020 school year. Only four days later, teachers and students were introduced to full-time virtual learning, not knowing that it would last for the remainder of the school year. Most did not expect this drastic change, but Academy administration and teachers immediately jumped into action.
On Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, teachers spent their time in professional development to prepare for virtual schooling to launch on Wednesday. Fortunately, high school students use technology every day and most of their books are already in a digital format. Other things took more time to prepare, such as making sure engineering students had access to computer-aided design (CAD) software and art students had to-go bags with supplies for unfinished projects.
High School Principal Stephanie Nitchals said the biggest challenge was the speed in which teachers had to make the conversion from in-person to online teaching. Usually, there are 10 weeks over summer to plan for the next school year, but the “new normal” of virtual schooling gave them only days to prepare. The flexibility of her teachers impressed Nitchals the most. “They didn’t complain about it. They met the challenge. Our teachers put an incredible amount of time and effort into making sure the girls learned what they needed to learn to be ready for AP exams and to get all of the content needed for the next school year.”
With high school classes shortened to one hour, teachers adapted their lesson plans to make the most of their time. High school English teacher Melissa Cox explained, “It became a process of eliminating, simplifying and focusing on what mattered most. I overplan sometimes. I like to do a lot of activities in the classroom, but for virtual, I needed to make sure that the time they were spending with me synchronously wasn’t overwhelming.”
The Elementary School hit the ground running and was virtual by Wednesday, as well. For the first two weeks leading up to spring break, teachers tried different online strategies to see what worked best for younger students and then adapted accordingly. Teachers noticed students struggling with screen fatigue, so after spring break, the middle school adjusted its schedule to
make Wednesdays “flex days.” Students attended their regularly scheduled classes online from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (with an hour break for lunch and recess) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday was used as a time for students to catch up and ask teachers questions during virtual office hours. This schedule seemed to work very well for middle school students.
Elementary School Principal Bridgid Fishman said her biggest challenge was finding the right balance in pre-K through 4th grade. She refered to “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” and explained that some families thought the schedule and amount of work were just right, while some thought it was too much or too little. Though virtual schooling was challenging for lower grade levels, teachers kept connections with their students by maintaining morning meetings and prayer. It was also important to provide an atmosphere for expressing faith, so for the month of May, teachers shared a calendar with families that had things to do each day as devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The unexpected switch to virtual schooling was not an easy undertaking for teachers, students or parents, but when faced with challenges, the Academy community always seems to support one another and persevere. Fishman said, “Who could have predicted this? Teachers and families have proven their flexibility, and kids are really resilient. We always say that, but they proved it this year.”
Academy parent and 4th-grade teacher Denise Cebollero phrased her experience perfectly:
“It takes a village. I can’t say that enough. The Academy family pulled together and made this happen to give our students a quick and nearly seamless transition. It wasn’t easy, yet we left it all at God’s feet and put in our faith. This process has made me recognize, even more than before, just how special it is to be an Academy Jaguar. In a time of uncertainty, I saw nothing but love, concern, faith and generosity come from our faculty, staff, students and families. Academy PRIDE: yesterday, today and forever in my heart.”
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PANDEMIC INSPIRES
Desire to Serve
Even in the midst of a global pandemic, Academy parents, students and staff were quick to aid those in need throughout Tampa Bay. With school moving online and social activities curtailed, members of the Academy community joined forces to donate much-needed time and resources.
Inspired by the Sisters of the Holy Names’ focus of service to people who are poor or marginalized, Sister Lisa Perkowski launched a mask-making campaign to serve health care professionals who were lacking necessary protective gear. Partnering with Hope for Tampa, Sister Lisa, along with 17 AHN parent, staff and student volunteers, donated more than 850 cloth masks to health professionals throughout Tampa Bay, including Baycare Riverview Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital, Home Instead Senior Care, and Integrity Senior Services. The Academy was also asked to sew masks for Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital using a breakthrough design from the University of Florida. For her work, the Super Bowl LV Host Committee recognized Sister Lisa with a virtual game ball!
Several students incorporated 21st century technology into their efforts to serve the community. Middle school siblings Avery and Jacob Judson used a Creality 3D printer to create face shields for health care workers locally and as distant as New York City. Using transparency films donated by Alex Llorente A’91, owner of Apex Office Products, the Judsons were able to print and assemble more than 300 shields, plus a batch of 40 for Academy faculty.
“It feels really good to know that I am making a difference in the outcome of this pandemic. I feel as if I am making my mark in 2020 and not letting it make a mark on me,” Jacob Judson said.
Ethan Wall, also in middle school, made 3D-printed face shields for TLC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and Sunshine SPOT home health facility, as well as 40 for Academy faculty. In the High School, juniors Laura Caroline Jung, Chloe Mintz, Jill Ledwon and Elizabeth McCree, along with Daniel Jung A’17, worked together—at a distance— to create 100 face shields for the staff and Tampa General and Morton Plant hospitals.
Laura Caroline Jung, who also made 40 shields for Academy faculty, wanted to help those who were helping the community. “In quarantine, I was quite attuned to the sacrifices health care workers were making. We were told that the most valuable first step in combating COVID-19 was staying home, but I knew I could do more to help those who were risking their lives for mine,” she said. “When Sister Lisa began spearheading Academy’s fabric mask collection, I finally found my way to get involved. My lack of sewing skills, however, led to making plastic face shields. … To quote many wise people throughout history, ‘If not us, who? And if not now, when?’”
Additional efforts included a technology drive for students in Hillsborough County who did not have access to a device for virtual schooling. In total, more than 21 devices were donated to Alexander Elementary and Egypt Lake Elementary. At the start of the quarantine, SAGE Dining, the Academy’s lunch provider, and the Dads Club donated all perishable food and concessions to Metropolitan Ministries.
TOP: The staff at TLC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics were glad to have face shields from Etha Wall. CENTER LEFT: Sr. Lisa Perkowski received a virtual game ball from the Super Bowl Host Committee. CENTER RIGHT: Chloe Mintz, Daniel Jung A’17 and Laura Caroline Jung took 100 masks to local hospitals. BOTTOM LEFT: Jake and Avery Judson used a 3D printer to create face shields. BOTTOM RIGHT: Lauren Lamoutte A’20 took advantage of time at home to sew cloth masks.
Honoring Tradition IN A PANDEMIC
The Academy of the Holy Names has 139 years of rich tradition that has continually evolved, but no one anticipated how quickly the administration would have to adapt graduation traditions for the Class of 2020. As the coronavirus pandemic hit and the realization struck that the typical end-of-year festivities would not take place, Academy’s administration brainstormed innovative ways to celebrate the senior and 8th-grade graduates while following social distancing guidelines.
The seniors completed their final day of classes on May 1. A day on which they usually decorate their uniforms with their chosen college, run through the halls and jump in the pool, ending with a pool party. Instead, the Academy planned a car parade for the graduates. Seniors decked out their cars with paint, balloons, and college colors and regalia; they even wore decorated school uniforms. They drove several loops around campus, honking their car horns the whole way. Proud parents, siblings, and AHN faculty and staff made signs and cheered on the Class of 2020 during this special send-off. A couple weeks later, AHN’s 8th-grade class
participated in a car parade as well. Parents drove as the students waved to family, friends and the teachers they’ve had over their years at AHN.
The week of May 4 was designated as “Celebration Week” for the high school seniors and 8th-graders, and another creative plan was devised. Academy’s administration chartered a bus and surprised the graduates at their homes. AHN President Art Raimo, High School Principal Stephanie Nitchals, Sister Mary Glavin and several other high school faculty members presented the girls with caps and gowns, honors cords, yard signs, letters from teachers, and of course, a red rose. The seniors signed the side of the bus and left messages for their sisters.
Madeleine Gallagher A’20 felt heartbroken that the end of her senior year was not like she imagined it would be as a freshman, but she says the Academy went above and beyond to make her and her classmates feel special. “I’ve watched many of my friends be celebrated by their schools in different ways, but I did not see
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a huge bus arrive at their homes with several faculty members to surprise them as AHN did. When I saw this, my heart was so happy that I was able to say goodbye one last time to some of my favorite faculty members. I was able to sign my name on the outside of the bus and even received a rose, in typical Academy fashion, as well as a large gift filled with several goodies. It was a day I will never forget and something that I will be eternally grateful for. “
After stopping by the homes of more than 100 seniors over three days, it was time to visit the 8th-graders. President Raimo, Elementary School Principal Bridgid Fishman and the 8th-grade teachers spent the next two days delivering goodies to the homes of their graduates, who also added their names and messages to the bus.
From Parrish to Zephyrhills and Plant City to St. Petersburg, the “Grad Bus” trekked 1,158 miles and traveled through more than 20 zip codes around the Tampa Bay area. It took five full eighthour days to visit the homes of the graduates, but every minute
was worth it to see the joy and excitement on the students’ faces. Though nothing can replace physically being with your classmates, teachers and family members to experience these special rites of passage, the Academy strived to honor the Class of 2020 in the best ways possible during these unprecedented times.
Read a Tampa Bay Times article about this special senior send-off. Check out WFLA News Channel 8’s “Something Good” segment showcasing our car parade and graduation bus.
PERSPECTIVE FROM A GRADUATE SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT
TRESS JACOBS ON THE PANDEMIC
Tress Jacobs, A’20
This worldwide pandemic seemingly came out of nowhere and took us all by surprise. It took from us some of the most precious moments one could ever hope to experience in their last year of high school. It’s because of this that I believe the Class of 2020 will always be remembered as the class that shone the brightest, even in the darkest of times. Throughout this unfortunate situation, my class has shown me time and time again that even though we weren’t able to finish out the year in person, we’ll always be family.
Due to COVID-19, my class and I unknowingly experienced a lot of lasts as seniors: our last school rally, our last tailgate, our last walk through the school halls. Despite this, we have also experienced a lot of firsts: our first virtual class, our first graduation parade, and our first outdoor socially distanced graduation. There are times when I get down about not getting my picture-perfect senior year. But any time I get even a little sad, my classmates are there to remind me that we are going through this together, and no matter what, we will persevere. The sheer camaraderie between us as a class is honestly such a beautiful thing to see, and I am truly happy to know that I am a part of it. My classmates have gone above and beyond to be there for one another despite our current situation. This pandemic has taken a lot from us, but it’s also shown us that there is always more than one way to do something. It has brought out the more creative side of many of my friends. A friend of mine had a drive-thru birthday party, in which cars lined up with signs, party poppers, hats and plenty of confetti. Each car drove by playing birthday music, while the birthday girl handed out cookies and stood for socially distanced pictures. It was one of the most creative and cutest ways I’ve seen someone celebrate their birthday!
Truthfully, I thought this pandemic was going to divide the class into cliques because we are no longer attending school together. If anything, it has done the opposite. My mom told me that most of the time the hardships that people experience together bring them closer to one another, and I can honestly say it’s true. During this pandemic, I’ve gotten to know some of my current and future classmates in ways I wouldn’t have been able to under regular circumstances. By that, I mean room tours, pet show-and-tell, family encounters, and so much more. COVID-19 is not something to play around with; it’s a very real issue with real consequences. Even so, I can’t help but be a little bit grateful for it, because amid all of the bad, it has helped the Class of 2020 realize that there will always be a bright side to things when we have one another.
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On Saturday, July 25, after an extended delay, the Academy celebrated the 119 young women from the Class of 2020 at their graduation ceremony. Held on the AHN athletic field, the socially distanced ceremony maintained its beauty and honored tradition. While the 1st-grade flower girls sat the year out, faculty members Beth Chase and Jenny Van Pelt stepped in to hand out roses. As co-valedictorian Megan Hughes shared in her valedictory address, “The hand we were dealt had a major plot twist, but it didn’t stop us from staying connected to one another and seeing it through to the very end. And it won’t stop us from taking the next step into the rest of our lives, because the foundation of an Academy of the Holy Names education has shaped us into confident young women instilled with the grace and courage to make a positive impact on this world. What I’ve come to realize is that while we cannot change the circumstances in which we’ve been placed, the decision to act boldly anyway is what makes all the difference. What never ceases to be within your control is how you choose to respond to adversity. I firmly believe that the Class of 2020 will not be remembered as the ones that graduated during a pandemic; rather, the ones that stared at defeat and found hope.”
Together, the class was accepted into 146 colleges and universities, served more than 33,750 community service hours and had 81 alumnae graduate with honors, 62 who are members of the National Honor Society and six who are continuing their athletics in college. In total, 73% of the class was offered $14.5 million in scholarships, including 70% who qualified for Bright Futures.
HONORS
CO-VALEDICTORIANS
Isabelle Addison
Megan Hughes
SALUTATORIAN
Kara Pettit
BLESSED MARIE ROSE DUROCHER ALUMNAE AWARD
Megan Hughes
DADS CLUB SCHOOL
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Amanda Rogas
MOTHERS ASSOCIATION AWARD
Tress Jacobs
SENIOR OF THE YEAR
Caroline Lamoureux
Ava Accardi, H, University of Mississippi
Isabelle Addison, H FAS, University of Florida
Haley Angel, H FMS, Saint Mary’s College
Grace Anthony, H FMS, Florida State University
Sophia Arnold, H FMS, University of Florida
Alinna Aspiro, H FAS, Florida State University
Joely Barkett, FMS, Auburn University
Madison Bissett, University of Tampa
Madison Boback, H FAS, University of Florida
Audrey Boos, H, Florida State University
Eleanor Boos, University of Mississippi
Madeleine Boos, American University
Kasey Brennan, Belmont University
Madeline Brooker, FMS, Florida State University
Rachel Brown, H FMS, Florida State University
Ana Butler, H FAS, University of Florida
Mary Kelly Cardillo, H FMS, University of Central Florida
Ella Castellano, H FAS, Florida State University
Katelyn Chau, H FAS EFA, University of Florida
Noelle Choueifati, H FAS, Florida State University
Kristin Commesso, H FMS, Mercer University
Gabriella Consalvo, Florida Atlantic University
Megan Corrigan, H FAS ESTEM, University of Notre Dame
Grace Costantini, H FAS ESTEM, University of Florida
Emma Crall, H FAS, University of Florida
Samantha Cuttle, H FMS, Florida State University
Danielle Duarte, H FAS, Wake Forest University
Emma Eaton, FMS STEM, Wake Forest University
Macie Ferrer, Florida Atlantic University
Francesca Ferreri, University of Mississippi
Reagan Finch, FMS, Emerson College
Peyton Finn, FA, Belmont University
Danielle Finster, H FMS, Florida State University
Natalia Fonseca, Santa Fe College
Alexa Fredericks, H FAS, Loyola University Chicago
Anna Frisco, H FAS, University of South Florida
Victoria Fuentes, H FAS, University of Miami
Madeleine Gallagher, H FMS, Florida State University
Maria Garcia Gil, H FAS, University of South Florida
Angelina Gonzalez, University of Tampa
Miranda Gonzales, University of Tampa
Sarah Gonzalez, H FMS, University of South Florida
Sofia Guixens, H, Auburn University
Kathia Guzman, H EFA, University of South Florida
Julianne Hahn, H FAS, Xavier University
Carmen Harrell, H FAS, Wake Forest University
Maya Harrell, H FMS, Florida State University
Victoria Hifko, H FMS, Florida State University
Ella Hileman, H FAS, University of Central Florida
Caylie Hubbert, H FMS, Florida State University
Kathleen Hughes, Saint Mary’s College
Megan Hughes, H FAS STEM, University of Notre Dame
Margaret Jaap, H FAS, Florida State University
Tress Jacobs, FMS, Howard University
Hope Joffray, H FMS, Florida State University
Lorraine Johnson, H FAS, University of South Florida
Caroline Jones, University of Alabama
Lauren Jones, H FAS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Kara Kivenas, Stetson University
Isabella Krawetz, H FAS, Tulane University
Madison Kurtz, University of West Florida
Mei Lamison, H FAS, New York University
Caroline Lamoureux, H FAS EFA, Wesleyan University
Lauren Lamoutte, H FAS STEM, University of Florida
Isabella Lee, Clemson University
Tiffany Llano, FMS, Florida State University
Ashley MacKinnon, H FAS, Florida State University
Casey Martin, H FAS, University of Florida
Samantha Miller, H FAS, Georgetown University
Isabela Mocsari, H FMS EFA, University of Florida
Sophia Montero, H FAS, University of Florida
Sofia Montilla, H FAS, University of Central Florida
Clare Mooney, H FAS STEM, University of Florida
Sarah Mounce, Hillsborough Community College
Chloe Moussa, H FAS, The George Washington University
Sarah Munera, University of Tampa
Claire Murphy, H FAS, Wake Forest University
Emily Nash, H FAS, Xavier University
Ava Oliva, H, University of Tampa
Grace Orama, H FMS, Florida State University
Maria Paula Owens-Jaramillo, H FMS ESTEM, Boston University
Josslyn Payne, H FAS STEM, High Point University
Olivia Perez, H FMS, University of Florida
Kara Petitt, H FAS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jennifer Pham, H, Florida State University
Isabella Piboolnuruk, H FAS STEM, Georgia Institute of Technology
Dorothy Pickard, H FMS, Catholic University of America
Tessa Ricco, Florida Atlantic University
Renee Rinderle, Auburn University
Claire Rogan, H FMS, Loyola University Chicago
Amanda Rogas, H FAS ESTEM FA, Virginia Tech
Georgia Ruffolo, Wake Forest University
Isabella Salgado, H, University of Central Florida
Alyssa Sanchez, Florida Gulf Coast University
Isabella Schellman, FA, University of Alabama
Riley Schindler, H FAS, North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Halston Seton, University of Alabama
Megan Smolarick, H FMS, University of South Florida
Leah Solomon, FMS EFA, Florida State University
Kylie Stamler, FMS, Florida State University
Nicole Stephan, H FAS STEM FA, Florida State University
Madeleine Testaverde, University of Mississippi
Haven Todd, Florida A&M University
Sarah Torres, H FAS, Florida State University
Hannah Traud, H FAS, Loyola University Chicago
Amelia Traviesa, H FMS, University of Texas, Austin
Olivia Tremonti, H FAS, Texas Christian University
Gabrielle Tuccio, H FMS, Florida State University
Sofia Tweed, H, Catholic University of America
Catherine Vande Brink, FA, Hillsborough Community College
Breanna Vanderleelie, H FMS, University of South Florida
Sara Vivero, University of Mississippi
Tess Wadsworth, FMS, University of Wisconsin
Anna Warnke, H FAS, University of Georgia
Kylee Weathers, H FAS, Florida State University
Samantha Weaver, H FAS, University of Florida
Olivia Williams, FMS, Arizona State University
Sydney Wills, FMS, Tallahassee Community College
Kennedy Wilson, H FMS, University of South Florida
EFA – Exemplary Fine Arts Designation, ESTEM – Exemplary STEM Designation, FA – Fine Arts Designation, FAS – Florida Academic Scholar, FMS – Florida
Medallion Scholar, H – With Honors, STEM – STEM Designation
For a complete list of colleges to which the Class of 2020 was accepted and a list of offered scholarships, visit holynamestpa.org/Classof20
GRADUATION
8th-Grade Graduates
Daniel Alvarado-Borjas
Sofia Bailey
Madeleine Berg
Emma Bernier
Chloe Boback
Robert Boos III
Addison Brown
Ashlin Cannella
Laura Collins
Sean Corrigan Jr.
Lauren Echeverry
Reese Edlund
Jack Fincher
Tillie Gramata
Jack Hendrickson
Regan Hernandez
Griffin Hodgdon
Keala Hollenkamp
Megan Hyer
Emma Kaiser
Sophia Kelly
Caroline Kross
Matea Leone
Derek Lezama
Lucy Losson
Dean Lucas
Reese MacDiarmid
Natalie Marks
Rory Martineau
Nathan Martino
Christa Masiello
Emily McClelland
Morgan McPherson
Miriam Mikhail
Kendall Mobley
Renzo Mueller
Kamila Muraharisetti
Catherine Neely
Bella Otte
Alayna Pearson
Lauren Pendleton
Megan Price
Jonathan Prince
Alexandra Ragano
Ian Ramirez
Madison Ratchford
Hannah Riser
Sophia Scarpo
Olivia Schipano
Giuliana Seise
Brody Sheets
Maisi Sigler
Diego Tobon
Bryn Valiente
Isabelle Williams
Nina Wolff
Michael Xavier
Wilson Zaritsky
The 8th-grade Class of 2020, including graduates attending the ceremony via Zoom.
AHN Lifers Nathan Martino, Diego Tobon, Jonathan Prince, Jack Fincher, Wilson Zaritsky, Brody Sheets, Dean Lucas and Griffin Hodgdon.
Valedictorian Ashlin Cannella.
Co-Salutatorian and Mothers Association School Achievement Award recipient Derek Lezama gives Principal Bridgid Fishman a celebratory elbow bump.
Dads Club Scholar-Athlete Award winner Griffin Hodgdon.
Dads Club Scholar-Athlete Award winner Megan Hyer.
Co-Salutatorian Bella Otte.
Mothers Association School Achievement Award recipient Alexandra Ragano.
ATHLETICS
OF THE YEAR
During her time at AHN, Megan Hughes A’20 earned eight varsity letters as a four-year member of our cross country and track and field programs. A tremendous athlete and talented distance runner, she has garnered numerous district and regional championships across both sports and has qualified for states in every year she competed. Hughes has helped define what it truly means to be a student-athlete at Academy of the Holy Names.
To say that Hughes has rewritten the record books at AHN is an understatement. She owns virtually every distance record for the school in cross country and track and field, often by resetting her own records over the past two years. This past spring, for only the fourth time in our school’s history, the Florida High School Athletic Association named her to its exclusive 12-member female Academic All-State Team, where she was honored and presented a $1,700 scholarship.
Hughes’ academic resume is as impressive as her athletic one, with some arguing that it would fall short in comparison to her countless hours of community service. She has the honor of being named as the Class of 2020 co-valedictorian. Hughes will attend the University of Notre Dame where she will be a member of the cross country and track and field programs.
HEART OF A
Caroline Lamoureux A’20 is this year’s recipient of The Heart of a Champion Award. This annual award provides a senior student-athlete a $1,000 scholarship via philanthropist Bob Griess’ You Can Change the World Corporation. Each athletic department in Hillsborough County selects three senior student-athletes to submit a short paper for review by a selection committee. Lamoureux earned The Heart of a Champion Award based on leadership, work ethic, dedication and her desire to be the best that she can be.
Megan Hughes A’20
Caroline Lamoureux A’20
high school
COLLEGE-BOUND ATHLETES
This year, six student-athletes committed to continuing their athletic careers in college. Megan Hughes will join the University of Notre Dame’s cross country and track and field teams; Kara Kivenas will be on Stetson University’s rowing team; Georgia Ruffolo will play golf for Wake Forest University; Samantha Miller will play softball for Georgetown University; Haley Angel will play golf for Saint Mary’s College; Caroline Lamoureux will play soccer for Wesleyan University.
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee JULIE JOHNSON NOHRA A’95
In February, Julie Johnson Nohra A’95 was inducted into the Academy of the Holy Names Athletics Hall of Fame. A four-year captain and member of the varsity basketball team, Nohra’s hard work, dedication and leadership helped propel the program to unreached heights while claiming individual accolades and achievements along the way.
Nohra became a member of the prestigious 1,000-point scoring club during her junior year, breaking the county’s all-time scoring record her senior year with 1,643 points, and finishing her career with 1,784 points. She was an all-county team member her sophomore, junior and senior years, and a first-team, all-state member her junior and senior years. During her senior year, Nohra averaged 15.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, and she helped lead the Jaguars to a state runner-up finish.
During her time at the Academy, Nohra also shined off the court. She served as president of the Ambassadors her junior and senior years, as the vice president of the Prom Committee, and a member of the S Club and the National Honor Society. She graduated from AHN with honors, and received the Dads Club Scholar-Athlete Award at graduation.
Because of her academic and athletic accomplishments, Nohra earned the opportunity to attend the University of Tampa as a scholarship athlete. A member of the Spartans basketball team from 1995-1998, Nohra served as team captain her senior season. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in just three years and was
appropriately awarded with the program’s Scholar-Athlete Award her senior season.
Nohra’s passion for education is evident in her career choice. After spending a few of her early teaching years at the Academy, she is currently in her 16th year of teaching at Carrollwood Day School.
According to Athletic Director Kevin Vargas, “On a personal note, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to watch Julie play in high school, and I was in Lakeland for the final game of her high school career. … I truly believe that the success and championships earned following [Julie’s] high school career would not have been possible without the four years she spent at AHN; the impact that she had could be felt in the accomplishments and accolades that followed her playing career.”
In her acceptance speech, Nohra credited the Academy with shaping the person she is today. “Basketball took me to the next level but the many lessons that I learned at AHN helped me to find success at the next level. The traditions and sisterhood shared here at Academy are truly unique and will stay with me forever,” she said.
She concluded with a quote that was personal to her family, “‘There are two gifts we should give our children: one is roots, and the other is wings.’ The Academy is a part of our roots and has given us a strong foundation. Every day you are strengthening your wings and learning to fly. We cannot wait to watch you soar!”
Julie Johnson Norah, center, is accompanied by her relatives at the induction ceremony.
Julie Johnson Nohra’s immediate family includes her husband, Karim, and children, Jenna and Andrew.
By the Bay BLACK & WHITE THE SHOW MUST GO ON
When it comes to a celebration, where there’s a will, there’s a way. As the country sheltered in place and our social calendars were wiped clean, we quickly had to rethink how a gala could be adapted for the socially distanced. With less than two weeks to plan, the digitally savvy committee re-imagined a virtual Black and White By the Bay that still felt like an occasion our Academy community was a part of together.
Using social media, we were able to capture the spirit of Black and White By the Bay through fun testimonials, live chance drawings, flash sales, touching videos and even a guest appearance by our #1 auctionista, Sister Mary Patricia Plumb, SNJM A’55. Friends of the auction posted Facebook pictures of themselves bidding in their living rooms, backyards and poolsides dressed in everything from pajamas to black ties. In true Academy fashion, we rose to the occasion and rallied together in support of our beloved school.
With the support of 460 virtual bidders, the virtual event raised more than $344,000! We’re pleased to announce that through the donations to our Fund-an-Item program, $31,700 of that total will go toward the 2020-2021 financial aid budget.
The hard work of our creative and enthusiastic auction committee was not in vain as we utilized much of their good work for the online auction. A special thanks for the leadership of our amazing co-chairs, Lorraine Korb and Kerry Lather, during this unprecedented transition; we are forever grateful.
We are a strong community that looks out for one another. We thank you for your care and compassion and for embracing our shared commitment to lessen the impact of the coronavirus on the Academy’s mission.
With gratitude,
JoAnne Linkner Director of Annual Fund and Special Events
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR BLACK & WHITE BY THE BAY SPONSORS
TITO’S VODKA BAR
Why Not Boutique — The Dutkowsky Family
PRINT & PROMOTIONS
Amalie Oil Company — The Barkett Family
MYSTERY BAG
Law Office of Harvey Schonbrun, P.A. — The Schonbrun Family
BAND SPONSOR
Heritage Insurance — The Garateix Family
BUBBLY WELCOME WALL
Vein & Cosmetic Center of Tampa Bay — The Hunt Family
DADS CLUB AFTER DARK
ReliaQuest — The Murphy Family
CENTERPIECE SPONSOR
Faces of South Tampa — The Puleo Family
BOURBON BAR
Beach Community Bank — The Mocsari, Reeves and Stagg Families
GOLD SPONSOR
Bales Security — The Bales Family
The Couch Family Foundation
Construction Services Inc. — The Lay Family
The Overstreet Family
Sisters of the Holy Names
Sun Paints & Coatings — The Hyer Family
BIDPAL SPONSOR
Faces of South Tampa — The Puleo Family
Merrill Lynch/The Weiss Family
Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists — The Switalski Family
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP — The Marquart Family
UBER SPONSOR
SunTrust Bank
DESSERT BAR
The Zingale Family
COCKTAIL NAPKINS
Faces of South Tampa — The Puleo Family
SILVER SPONSOR
Bailey Family Foundation
Schezy and Steve Barbas
Creative Contractors
McEnany Roofing — The McEnany Family
Smart Solutions — The Yodzis Family
TABLE WINE
AGW Capital Advisors
Health Edge Investment Partners — The Dingle Family
VALET SPONSOR
Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises — The Accardi Families
PADDLE SPONSOR
O’Brien Hatfield Reese, P.A. — The O’Brien Family
WINE WALL
JM Fertilizer — The Rivait Family
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe —
The Swan Family
TFP Wellness Systems — The Miller Family
BRONZE SPONSOR
Megan and Eric Ochotorena
Maureen and Arthur Raimo
USF Health — Jan and Dany Sayad
Wasielewski Law Firm — The Wasielewski Family
CHARGING STATION SPONSOR
City Wide Maintenance
Wilson & Girgenti LLC — The Wilson and Girgenti Families
USI Insurance Services LLC
FACULTY & STAFF SPONSOR
Fernandez & Hernandez Attorneys at Law — Heidi and Martin Hernandez
The Marketing Posse — The Howell Family
Rivero, Gordimer & Company — The Lazzara Family
TABLE SPONSOR
Stacey Whidden and Kurt Handwerker
FRIENDS
B & I Contractors
Neisha and Jose Bautista (2)
Jill and Norberto Botelho
Kate and Brian Caldarelli
Mindy and Tirso Carreja
Cigna
Laurie and Tony Cuva
Jaime and John Donohoe
Lori and Shawn Evans
Gray-Robinson
Martha Kapitz and Chris Growcock
Andrea and Michael Hahn
Pia Trujillo and Andres Hernandez
Lisa and Keith Hodgdon
Christina and Tim Killgoar
Erin and Brad Jackson
Lorraine and Jeff Korb
Katie and Nate Larson
Kerry and Jim Lather
Stacy and Jason Lick
Diane and John Masiello
Norma and Nick Matassini
Daphne and Andreas McConnie
Eric and Nicole Mintz
Gwen and Tom Odmark
Pia Day Spa
Tinkermake — Lissette and Gilberto Perera
Lisa and Lance Reins
Christine and Rick Rhyne
Jill and David Salvi
Jen and Edgar Santillan
Mary Beth and Mark Schnell
Sessums Law Group — The Sessums Family (2)
Amy and Paul Shoukry
Velen and Jeff Thompson
Brenda and Ty Trayner
Janelle and Dan Wolff
FUND-AN-ITEM SPONSOR
Heritage Insurance —
Yvette & Ernie Garateix
Kim and Chris Hill
Linda and Tom Holt
Cherie and Harvey Schonbrun
SAGE Dining Services
thanks
Despite the uncertainty in the world, the Academy’s parents remain loyal donors. Money raised in the Parent Annual Fund offsets the school’s operating budget and allows the Academy to expand the financial aid budget, integrate new technologies, enhance our programs and provide professional development for our faculty.
Alumni in HEALTH CARE
RUBY DEHKHARGHANI A’04
As a surgical resident in Boston, Dehkharghani’s day-to-day schedule turned upside down at the onset of COVID-19. While her operating room reopened in July, she continues to catch up on delayed surgeries and has seen many of her pre- and post-op visits go virtual.
Though her routine in the hospital was impacted, perhaps more so was her desire to combine her love of politics with her medical background. Dehkharghani majored in biochemistry and math and minored in political science at the University of Tampa, leading to a health care analyst position with Congresswoman Kathy Castor and then an internship with former First Lady Michelle Obama. Dehkharghani worked her way up from correspondence to public affairs, and eventually researching the science behind obesity and how it impacts children.
Her love of Washington, D.C., kept Dehkharghani in the district for medical school at Georgetown University. In Boston, not only did Dehkharghani work on her residency but she also earned a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard Kennedy School. With a background in medicine and policy, Dehkharghani wants to inspire change through a political career.
“This public health crisis we are in right now has solidified that we need more scientists and physicians in the state, federal and local levels. … Prevention can be presented clearly through the eyes and knowledge of scientists and physicians. When combined with policy, this is a recipe for success,” said Dehkharghani.
CLAIRE CARDILLO A’15
Cardillo works as a registered nurse on the night shift at a hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She describes her experience in the COVID-19 ICU the past few months: “There were times when our unit was full, but luckily, we never experienced the surge that was expected due to social distancing practices put in place in Nashville. There have been some hard shifts, but I have an amazing team of nurses around me. I also have a great support system at home, and I have received many sweet phone calls and texts from all my Academy sisters!”
Alumni in HEALTH CARE
JENNIFER GRIFFIN BUSH A’00
Bush is a nurse practitioner with Infectious Disease Associates of Tampa Bay. During the pandemic, her roles have expanded to visiting long-term care hospitals where people are recovering from the effects of COVID-19. Although the pandemic has created a new, hopefully temporary normal, she says it isn’t all bad. Bush explains, “COVID-19 has made everyone take a step back and realize that sometimes we need to reassess what matters. Maybe we shouldn’t be moving at 1,000 mph all the time. When most of us had to follow stay-at-home orders, we had a rare opportunity to spend more time with our families. Having those moments is truly what’s most important.”
AMANDA VALDES A’11
Valdes works as an anesthesiologist assistant on the intubation team at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. She and her team are responsible for placing breathing tubes in COVID-19 patients when they need to be supported on a ventilator. Valdes says, “When I get to see some of the sickest patients recover and be discharged home to their families, it is a really inspiring feeling. I am so grateful and honored to play a part in the recovery process for these patients.”
JOSE PORTER A’01
Porter works as an electrophysiology and catheterization lab nurse in Tampa, Florida. In April, he transferred to Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan to aid in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He was brought in as a cardiothoracic surgery ICU nurse, his original specialty prior to working as a cath lab nurse, and he has worked in several COVID-19 units with cardiacrelated care. Recently, Porter was featured on the “Today” show holding up signs with other traveling nurses.
LAURA DOERR A’93
Dr. Doerr is a pediatric hospitalist in Atlanta and shares some of her experiences adjusting during the COVID-19 pandemic after recently returning to work following maternity leave. “Having a child has made me more steadfast in trying to protect others, so as I go from room to room, I am so much more conscious of my gear, trying to ensure I keep every other child safe as well. It is a difficult time to be a first responder and a physician, but we can’t forget the reason why we chose this profession, to begin with; we want to help heal and help patients get better. It’s never been more critical to do this than it is now.”
BRYNN WILEY GIBBONS A’12
Gibbons is a registered nurse working in the medical ICU in Macon, Georgia. She never expected to be working in the ICU during a pandemic and was shocked at how critically sick her COVID-19 patients were as they needed a much higher level of care than a standard ICU patient. She says, “I think one of the best feelings as a nurse that I have experienced thus far into my career has been sending a recovered coronavirus patient home or out of the ICU!”
STEFANIE RODRIGUEZ ANDERSON A’90 AND AMANDA DEL CUETO DILLINGER A’07
In an effort to keep hospitals from being overburdened during the coronavirus pandemic, Anderson and Dr. Dillinger continued to care for emergency dental patients during the pandemic shutdown.
Visiting Artist MAGGIE C.A. HOGARTH A’93
In February, the Academy welcomed artist and writer Maggie C.A. Hogarth as the 16th annual visiting artist. Graduating from AHN in 1993, Hogarth initially went to UF to study engineering. However, she realized that her true passion is art. Sister Mary Glavin told her before graduation that she wouldn’t be an engineer. “I should have listened to her because she was completely right. I walked into my first math class and realized, ‘Oh.’ It also doesn’t help that my senior year I didn’t take a math class,” said Hogarth, while laughing.
Before her presentation, art teachers Melissa Lima and Paige Rodriguez gave a brief introduction of Hogarth, describing the many clubs she was in while in high school and more about her life beyond AHN. “She has written over 49 books and has filled 186 sketchbooks. Also, she served as vice president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America for three years,” Lima said.
Hogarth discussed what she learned during her time at AHN. Before the Bailey Center was built, art classes took place on the fourth floor. Hogarth said while she didn’t have as many resources as students do now, she learned to feel validated in her art. “I was always asked to do little oddball jobs here and there, like designs for posters or flyers. There was never any question about what I put on there, and it was almost like they were saying, ‘Your work is OK, and we want it.’ I felt unjudged in my work while at Academy,” said Hogarth.
Hogarth showed some of her notes from high school, all of which were filled with drawings of jaguars, cartoons and other doodles. She said how all of her teachers didn’t appreciate the drawings except one: science teacher Judy Perrella. Perrella explained to Hogarth that she was using the doodles as a memory device; she could see the drawings in her mind, and therefore, remembered the material better.
Reflecting on her time at AHN, Hogarth gave advice to the students about following their passions and developing faith in themselves. “My time here has helped to make me who I am now; I learned the core tools of art. You have to believe in yourself and consider your art as your gift to other people.”
Hogarth was well received by students who attended. Students asked questions about messages in her art, her time in art school, and how she feels about self-expression in art. “I think of art as a vocation, which is a radical idea in this current culture. To think of what you’re doing as a service feels weird. Society tells artists that art is all about self-expression, and at a certain point, their art gets too self-centered, too internalized. I think when you consider it as a way to help others, connect, to serve as an instrument, that it helps counteract having your art being overly focused on yourself,” said Hogarth.
article by Reagan Finch A’20
Sister Mary Patricia Plumb Retires
Over the summer, Sister Mary Patricia Plumb, SNJM A’55 announced her plans to retire — news perhaps more surprising than the onset of coronavirus. A member of the Academy community since the late ’40s when she arrived as a 4th-grade student, her name is synonymous with the school and her spirit a part of it.
At the age of 12, Sr. Mary Patricia felt her calling first to be a teacher, and then to become a Sister of the Holy Names. Sr. Laurent Marie, her teacher for four of her years at the Academy, was a friend and mentor to Sr. Mary Patricia. The two kept in touch even after Sr. Laurent Marie moved to Silver Spring, Maryland, and eventually to Africa.
After graduating from the Academy in 1955, Sr. Mary Patricia entered the novitiate and began her studies at St. Bonaventure University. She continued her studies at Barry University in Miami, and earned a master’s degree at the University of South Florida. She also took courses at the University of Florida and the University of Notre Dame.
Sr. Mary Patricia’s roles in education spanned many areas, beyond just the Academy. She also taught in Albany and Liverpool, New York, as well as St. Cecilia’s in Clearwater, where she was also a vice principal and principal. At the Academy, she served as a teacher, including at Boys Academy, vice principal and campus minister.
Though she loved teaching, Sr. Mary Patricia’s greatest passions were speech and debate — she earned seventh diamond as a National Speech & Debate Association coach and is a member of the organization’s Hall of Fame — and campus ministry. For those who were part of her NFL road trips, Sr. Mary Patricia is adamant that any rumors about her driving are not true. She recalls memories of students painting houses in Mississippi from the tops of vans because ladders were missing, and how she enjoyed seeing missionaries become friends with those they served.
Her love for the Academy will be part of Sr. Mary Patricia’s legacy. She credits the school for respecting students and meeting them where they are, and for not rejecting people based on who they are or where they came from. She says the Academy is a school where justice is the way to go, and she offers this advice for future generations: “Respect yourself and others. Live justly. Walk humbly. Get involved. Try something new. Don’t give up. The Academy has so much to offer.”
For those who worked with her, Sr. Mary Patricia’s emails will always be remembered — one knew she meant business if the text was all capitalized and in bold. So to you, Sr. Mary Patricia, WE LOVE YOU. BE GOOD.
ALUMNI UPDATES 1953-1989
Class Liaisons
Edith Cockcroft Jordan 1953 herbertjc@cantv.net
Rosemarie Pollock Neville S 1958 stleolibra@yahoo.com
Audrey Gros Smith 1961 agbs1acm@yahoo.com
Sandra Greco Diaz 1962 sjdiaz@tampabay.rr.com
Mary Frances Menas Smith mfrsmith4@gmail.com
Susan Krist Boyle 1965 mskb2015@outlook.com
Claudia Rowley Ward 1966 wardtampa@gmail.com
Pat Torres 1968 petorres49@gmail.com
Karen Cuervo Rocha 1971 krocha@holynamestpa.org
Jo Ann Nuccio 1973 nuccio.joann@gmail.com
Nolan Power Kimball 1974 nkimball@myrapidsys.com
Angie Garcia Ammon 1976 angieammon@gmail.com
Stephanie Agliano 1977 sagliano@verizon.net
Sandy Meyer Pieper 1978 palmtree0410@gmail.com
Kim Savoy Wiley 1982 kim@jmwiley.net
Mary Alice Fernandez Lopez 1983 malopez@holynamestpa.org
Paula Castellano Golson 1984 pgolson1@jhmi.edu
Jodi Rivera 1985 j757rivera@aol.com
Suzette Lemrow 1986 sml86@mindspring.com
Dana Leon Nazaretian 1987 dnazaretian@holynamestpa.org
Jennifer Fernandez Dabbs 1989 jdabbs@mac.com
1964
Liana Fernandez Fox was a Lifetime Achievement Award honoree for the League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County.
1978
Members of the Class of 1978 have volunteered quarterly at Feeding Tampa Bay for the past several years. The “78 Sisters,” as they have coined themselves, have sorted through enough food to make almost 90,000 meals.
1985
In the last issue of the Accord, we inadvertently left off that Robert Blain Gibbons, son of Jacquelyn Shannon Gibbons A’85 and John Gibbons B’67, married Brynn Wiley A’12.
1986
Jeannette Capella M.D., M.Ed., FACS, was recently elected to the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. With this noteworthy accomplishment in the world of trauma surgery, Capella intends to improve education for surgeons in disaster response. More information on the mission and responsibilities of the Committee on Trauma can be found on the ACS website
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING
LET’S HAVE A class reunion
Gatherings for the classes will take place on Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12, 2020. NEW THIS YEAR: Join us for Happy Hour at the Academy on Friday, June 11. The anniversary classes will be honored at the Alumni Homecoming Mass and Brunch on Sunday, June 13, 2021.
If you have any questions or want to help plan the festivities for your class reunion, contact Director of Alumni Relations Patty Bohannan via email or phone at 813-839-5371, ext. 376.
Maria Ceballos Hoskinson S 1971 gatorgirl1976@yahoo.com (813) 300-6448
Victoria Pardo Booth 2002 VictoriaDyannBooth@yahoo.com
Terin Barbas Cremer 2003 terin.cremer@gmail.com
1994
Kerry Jennings Ostroski welcomed a granddaughter, Natalie Aurora, on July 25, 2018. Natalie’s mother, Krista, is a corporal in the Army and is currently stationed in Germany with her husband, Jose. Kerry’s second daughter, Becca, is also in the Army finishing basic training and advanced individual training schooling. Her first duty station will be the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Kerry’s youngest, Jessica, is currently a sophomore in her high school’s IB program.
2004
Elizabeth Scarola was named to the 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. She was also recognized in the area of health care law in the inaugural The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list. Scarola is an associate at Epstein Becker Green in the firm’s St. Petersburg office.
2005
Jonathan D. Marks, M.D., graduated from the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine in May. Marks will be a medical resident in internal medicine at USF Health MCOM.
2006
Alexandra MacLeod was announced as a speaker for the 2020 FSU Sports Analytics Summit. MacLeod is in her fourth season with the Tampa Bay Lightning and serves as the market intelligence manager. She leads customer research efforts, analyzes data to determine market and business insights, and consults with departments across the organization to enhance the fan experience and provide support in creating strategies. Though a Tampa native, MacLeod joined the Lightning from Nashville, Tennessee, where she spearheaded the overall sports strategy for local, regional and national lines of business across the southern division of Comcast Spotlight.
Khadeeja Safdar is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, where she covers business topics, including big data, sports retail and corporate culture. She previously covered the U.S. retail industry and was part of a team that was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020 for its investigation into Amazon. She joined the Journal in 2013 after graduating from Columbia University.
Allison Mangan graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She works at the Tampa office of Holland & Knight, practicing corporate litigation. 2014
Alexia Acebo was cast to play Annie in the national tour of “Chicago the Musical.” You can learn more about Alexia’s career since graduating from AHN on Alexia Acebo’s official website
Caroline Koch recently published an article on Texas’ unconstitutional policy of preventing Patrick Murphy from facing execution with the company of his Buddhist spiritual advisor. She thanks Sister Ann Regan for always providing her guidance and serving as an incredible role model in high school and inspiring her to write about injustices on death row. Her article can be read on the American University Law Review website.
An excerpt from her introduction reads, “I would also like to thank Sister Ann Regan and Professor Robert Johnson, who were instrumental in exposing me to the injustices on death row and teaching me the importance of advocating for the rights, and more importantly, the human dignity of every person.”
Allie Reichert was published on the Health Affairs Blog. Her article, “Toward Intercultural Health Care in Ecuador: A Roadmap for Equitable Reform,” draws on insights from her research in Ecuador and offers an overview of current successes and failures within the country to improve health care for indigenous groups. Read the post at the Health Affairs Blog website. Reichert hopes her research from her time in Ecuador will be peerreviewed in the future. She is currently a research assistant at Georgetown University’s Center for Global Health Science and Security.
To nominate an Alumnus of the Year or an Athletic Hall of Fame candidate, visit holynamestpa.org/alumni.
ALUMNI UPDATES
Class Liaisons
Caroline Lamoutte 2016 clamoutte17@gmail.com
Ashley Lambert 2017 ash.ley177@yahoo.com
Gillian Garcia 2018 gillian1522@yahoo.com
Hira Khan 2019 hirasohailkhan@gmail.com
2016
Megan Bajo graduated from Florida State University with a degree in retail entrepreneurship. She plans to move to New York City to pursue a career in retail merchandising.
Grace Baxter graduated from Auburn University, majoring in supply chain management and minoring in marketing. She will be a supply chain merchandising analyst at Meijer corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Grayson Garraty graduated from Auburn University with degrees in graphic design and marketing. She plans to move back to Tampa to pursue a master’s degree in marketing from USF.
Rylee Johnson graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in marketing and is currently applying for positions in communications or marketing.
Jacqueline Joyce graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University. She studied entrepreneurship and marketing, and she plans to attend graduate school to obtain a master’s degree in business administration.
Jaime Jurado graduated from Florida State University, where she studied family and child sciences and psychology. She is attending Jacksonville University for an accelerated nursing program.
Kristina Kennedy graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in nursing. She plans on moving back to Tampa and applying for a nurse residency position.
Amelia Llerena graduated from the University of Miami, where she studied psychology and health science/ chemistry and public health. She will be attending the University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine.
Maddie Matesich graduated from the University of Florida, majoring in health education and behavior and minoring in disabilities in society. She will work in Tampa as a behavioral therapist for children with autism and will pursue a master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
Jayne McLaughlin graduated from Florida State University, where she studied management information systems. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in business analytics at FSU.
Eva Prendergast graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. She will serve in the U.S. Navy as an engineer in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Pia-Paz Roca graduated magna cum laude from The George Washington University with a major in international affairs and a minor in business administration. She is moving to Chicago to attend the University of Chicago Law School.
Taylor Shaw graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in political science. She is starting a job at Evolution Studios and Media as assistant operations director.
Larissa Simon graduated from the University of Tampa. She studied advertising and public relations and hopes to start her career at an advertising agency or working in-house for a company. She would love to run social media or help design an ad campaign.
Bryanna Tanase graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in cell and molecular biology. She is applying to master’s programs in Florida for health care administration.
Almarosa Torres graduated from Loyola University Chicago, where she studied political science/communication advocacy and social change. She intends to go to law school.
Sofia Varon graduated from the University of Florida, where she focused on international studies and political science with a minor in international development and humanitarian assistance. She plans to attend law school.
2017
Lara Lontoc worked as a technology and design intern for a boutique branding company in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood last summer. She continues to work as a research assistant and teaching assistant at Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. Lontoc is studying IT management with a minor in collaborative innovation, a specialty of design. She was accepted to her dream internship this summer at a top digital strategies consulting firm. While she had the ability to graduate early, she loves being at Notre Dame and is taking additional courses that will enhance her skill set.
2018
Cole Mangan, Tyler Girsch and Carter Dill led a school supply drive for Potter Elementary School with local nonprofit organization Where Love Grows. The juniors were featured on “On the Record with Sarina Fazan” to talk about the supply drive and ways the Tampa Bay community can support the cause. Listen to the podcast episode on Sarina Fazan’s website
ALUMNI EVENTS
Alumni are invited to join us for Third Thursday. This monthly program will allow classmates to network and reconnect while enjoying a fun activity. Join us on Sept. 17 for our first meeting of the year: Vinyasa and Vino. Scheduled dates also include Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Jan. 14, Feb. 18, March 18, April 15 and May 13. Do you have an activity you’d like to try, or would you like to host? Email Alex Diaz A’13
ALUMNI PHONATHON Feb. 21-23, 2021
ALUMNI EASTER EGG HUNT March 21, 2021
SENIOR INDUCTION CEREMONY May 19, 2021
BOYS INDUCTION CEREMONY May 25, 2021
ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND HAPPY HOUR June 11, 2021
REUNION WEEKEND MASS AND BRUNCH June 13, 2021
Visit holynamestpa.org/alumni for more information.
weddings
Chelsea Gordon A’05 married Jordan Hall on Nov. 23, 2019, in Dallas. The bridal party included maid of honor Leia Almendares A’05. Many of Chelsea’s AHN sisters were in attendance!
Natalie Lanz A’05 married Brian Berg on Oct. 26, 2019, in the Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach, Florida. The bridal party included maid of honor Erin Hill A’05 and bridesmaids Amber McCarthy Dorsch A’05, Cari Ellison A’05 and Valerie Martinez Bartkiewicz A’05.
Emily Pantelis A’07, daughter of Denise Rouse Pantelis A’85, married Matthew Martyak on March 21 in Nativity Catholic Church. The ceremony was a small, yet beautiful, celebration joining the two in sacramental marriage. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the couple looks forward to celebrating with family and friends at a later date.
Kelsea Rafols A’10 married Carlos Alberto Leon Jr. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on June 20. Alumnae members of the wedding party included Olivia Martinez A’10, Victoria Martinez A’14, Francesca Jones A’11, Catherine Plesko A’10, Shelby Frantz A’10 and Dania Reeber Engel A’10.
Abby Lopez A’11 married Matthew Vaughan Alexander on March 14 in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher. Abby is the daughter of faculty member Mary Alice Fernandez Lopez A’83 and Burke Lopez B’79, sister of Ben Lopez A’04, Miranda Lopez A’14 and Daniel Lopez A’18, and sister-in-law of Megan Cardillo Lopez A’08. Matthew is the son of Denise Vaughan and Matt Alexander B’74, and brother of Grace Alexander A’16. The couple met when Abby was a student at AHN and Matthew was a student at Jesuit. They reside in Tampa, where Abby is a certified anesthesiologist assistant at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Matthew is a commercial broker with Franklin Street.
Sabrina Marcos A’11 married Ryan Smith on Feb. 29 in Jacksonville, Florida. Veronica Marcos A’14 was a bridesmaid. The couple lives in Jacksonville, where they are both attorneys. They met in St. Louis at law school.
Abby Lopez married Matthew Vaughan Alexander on March 14.
Natalie Lanz married Brian Berg on Oct. 26, 2019.
Chelsea Gordon married Jordan Hall on Nov. 23, 2019.
Emily Pantelis married Matthew Martyak on March 21.
Kelsea Rafols married Carlos Alberto Leon Jr. on June 20.
Sabrina Marcos married Ryan Smith on Feb. 29.
a new leaf on the family tree
Dr. Laura Doerr A’93 and her husband, Eric DeKeyser, welcomed their son, Emmett Frederick Tighe, on Jan. 14. Tighe weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 18.5 inches long.
Michael John Donovan A’03 and his wife, YanQian, welcomed their son, Ledger John (刘韵赜), on April 1, in Changsha, Hunan, China. Ledger weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19.7 inches long. Rachael Donovan, Ledger’s grandmother, teaches kindergarten at the Academy.
Lena Cabrera McCrory A’03 and her husband, Dylan, welcomed their second son, Rhett Robert, on June 11. Rhett weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He joins his big brother, Davis.
Christina Criollo Jelesky A’04 and her husband, Christopher, welcomed their daughter, Poppy Lucile, on March 1. Poppy weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. She joins her big sisters, Pilar and Penelope.
Jeni Goodman Calhoun A’05 and her husband, Brian, welcomed their son, Bennett Mark, on Jan. 28. Bennett weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19.5 inches long. He joins his big brother, Rhett.
Academy Board of Trustees member Kimberly Wilmath Hill A’05 and her husband, Chris, welcomed their son, Charles “Charlie” Ryan, on May 7. Charlie weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He joins his big brother, PJ.
Kasey Sherrick Siegel A’05 and her husband, Nate, welcomed their son, Jacob “Jake” Elliot, on April 22. Jake weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. He joins his big sister, Grace.
Alissa Simon Sieben A’08 and her husband, Caleb, welcomed their daughter, Scottie Laine, on March 27. She weighed 9 pounds and was 21.5 inches long.
Chelsea Holder Mosley A’10 and her husband, Brett, welcome their son, Mac Allen, on June 7. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20.75 inches long. Jo Holder, Mac’s grandmother, teaches in the middle school.
Paige Mangan Rodriguez A’12 and her husband, Andrew A’07, welcomed their daughter, Rose “Rosie” Teresa, on March 2. Rosie weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
Jacob Elliott
Seigel
Emmett Frederick Tighe DeKeyser
Ledger John Donovan
Rhett Robert McCrory
Poppy Lucile Jelesky
Charles Ryan Hill
Bennett Mark Calhoun
Mac Allen Mosley
Rose Teresa Rodriguez
Alissa, Scottie and Caleb Sieben
sincere sympathy
Carlos Baldor Sr., husband of past Board of Trustees member Liana Baldor, father of Ana Maria Baldor Bunn A’90 (deceased), and grandfather of Sophia Baldor A’12, Cristina Baldor A’15, Victoria Baldor A’17, Carlos Baldor III A’17 and current Academy student Andres Baldor.
Dr. Luis E. Bencomo, father of Liliana “Lily” Bencomo Kinmonth A’74 and Rita Bencomo Phillips A’81.
Sharon Bowman, longtime Academy teacher and mother of Jenny Bowman A’92.
Randolph Brown, husband of Nancy Faller Brown A’73, and father of Kathryn “Katie” Brown A’10.
Mary Jane Faherty Byrne A’57
Sandra Cardin, grandmother of Brandon Bailey A’13, Justin Bailey A’16, Cameron Bailey A’19 and current Academy student Megan Bailey.
Billie Courty, mother of Caralie Courty Crawley A’77.
Beatrice Wittman Dee S’51.
Dr. Leopoldo “Leo” Diaz S’55, husband of Elaine Suarez Diaz S’60, father of Christopher Diaz B’81 and Claudine Diaz Caballero A’86, grandfather of Nikolas Thanasides A’12, and brother of Geraldine Diaz Bajo S’53 (deceased).
Larsenia Dixon, mother of Tara Johnson Thompson A’80.
James Everett, father-in-law of Helena “Bee” D’Alessandro Everett A’76.
Nieves Gonzalez A’69
Helen “Robbi” Parsons Lepré A’77, past president of the Holy Names Alumni Association Board of Directors, and sister of Sarah Parsons Salvador A’78.
Margaret Harder Lindsay A’39
Mary Teresa Jaugstetter Mangan, grandmother of Paige Mangan Rodriguez A’12, Allison Mangan A’13 and Cole Mangan A’18, and grandmother-in-law of Andrew Rodriguez A’07.
Elizabeth “BJ” McConnell, wife of longtime swim coach and Athletic Hall of Fame member Craig McConnell, and sister-in-law of Kimberly McConnell Meredith A’80.
Amalia “Emma” Melon, mother of Diana Melon A’77.
Mary Ellen O’Brien, longtime AHN art teacher, and mother of Maureen O’Brien A’84, Caroline O’Brien-Buster A’86 and Kathleen O’Brien Harris A’87.
Myles O’Connor, father of Erin O’Connor Lobato A’83, Marijke O’Connor Woodruff A’91 and Meeghan O’Connor Seoane A’87.
Maria Regina Pau A’68, sister of Ricardo Pau-Llosa B’67.
Anna Mae Diaz Perez S’48, mother of Rebecca Perez Moncrief S’69 (deceased), and Marianna Perez Moody S’71.
Ruth Usher Pope S’49
David Prosser, husband of Margaret Van Balen Prosser A’68.
