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contentsHEADMASTER
Craig S. Maughan
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNIRELATIONS and EDITOR
Kimberly Trammell
ALUMNI RELATIONS INTERN
Samantha DiMaio ’18
ASSISTANT EDITORS
Shana Heinricy
Susan Speicher
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DESIGN
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2015-16 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chair – Paul C. Perkins Jr. ’84
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Secretary – Janie D. Sutton ’82
Treasurer – Richard A. Ahl Jr.
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Craig S. Maughan, Headmaster
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EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES
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(Athletic Boosters)
TRUSTEES EMERITI
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The School admits students regardless of
race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin,
sexual orientation/gender identity, or
disability who possess the qualifications,
motivation, ability, and character which
would enable them to succeed in our
School community to the rights, privileges,
programs, and activities generally accorded
or made available to students at the School,
and the School does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity,
national origin, sexual orientation/gender
identity, or disability in the administration
of its educational policies, admission policies,
scholarship and loan programs, and athletic
and other school-administered programs.
The School will provide accommodations to
students with disabilities to the extent that
such accommodation does not create an
undue hardship or fundamentally alter the
nature of the School’s programs.
ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT TEAM
SUSAN HIETPAS
Director of Parent Relations
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LESLIE McCLELLAND
Chief Development Officer
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MANDY MULLOY
Alumni & Development Associate
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KIMBERLY TRAMMELL
Director of Alumni Relations
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ALUMNI MAGAZINE – SUMMER 2016
The TrinityPREP Alumni Magazine
is published twice a year by Trinity
Preparatory School for the alumni,
parents, and friends of the school.
Letters and suggestions for future
articles are welcomed.
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8 THE MAC
10 LEADING THE WAY
12 JOHN MICHAEL NIGHT ’16 UPDATE
14 Q&A WITH RETIRING STAFF
16 GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
20 CLASS OF 2016
24 PERKINS FAMILY – LEGACY FEATURE
26 NICK MCKENZIE
28 AROUND CAMPUS
50 ALUMNI EVENTS
56 CLASS NOTES
66 WE REMEMBER
ON THE COVER
Headmaster Craig Maughan joins the
rest of the Trinity family in welcoming
Byron M. Lawson Jr. as our fifth head of
school. Headmaster Maughan retired
at the end of the 2015-16 year after
leading the school for 23 years. Mr.
Lawson joins us after serving at The St.
Mark’s School in Dallas since 2001.
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our school and the lifelong connection
our students take with them into the
world. This connection endures the test
of time as students graduate, embark on
their careers, and perhaps start families
of their own. It is the same connection
that will propel Trinity Prep during its
next 50 years with new leadership.
The 2015-16 school year marks the end
of an era as Craig Maughan retires as
headmaster of Trinity Prep. Hundreds
turned out in April at the celebration
event to say thank you to Craig and
Jody for their 23 years of service to the
school. You can read more about the
event on page 8. There has been plenty
of reflection on how the school has
transformed under Craig’s leadership.
Liz Lowndes McIntosh ’78 shares
some of her memories of Craig with
her unique perspective as an alumna,
alumni parent, former member of the
board of trustee, and former employee
on page 5.
As the 2016-17 school year begins,
Trinity Prep now looks ahead to a
new beginning with a new leader.
The enthusiasm for Byron M. Lawson
Jr.’s appointment has been exciting to
see. We were fortunate to have Harlan
and Kathy Crow open their Dallas
home and allow us to hold a welcome
event for Byron in the Harlan Crow
Library in June. Alumni in the Texas
area came together for this special
evening and a wonderful time was
had by all. Make sure to check out
the pictures on page 55.
We hope you share our excitement
about this fresh new “look” of the Trinity
Prep alumni magazine showcasing
the Trinity family and our remarkable
school. We want to hear from you!
Email [email protected] to let
us know what you think of the new
TrinityPrep alumni magazine.
Time and time again I hear that the Trinity family is the heart of
KIMBERLY TRAMMELLDirector of Alumni Relations
IT IS THE SAME CONNECTION THAT
WILL PROPEL TRINITY PREP
DURING ITS NEXT 50 YEARS WITH
NEW LEADERSHIP.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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Craig Maughan has been at the helm.
We might stop there, thinking that
is the story: “Headmaster Maughan
leads Trinity Prep for almost a quarter
century.” Without digging deeper, we
would assume that Craig brought
commitment, constancy, and vision to
those years during which Trinity Prep
has thrived. And that is a good story,
a true story—but it is just part of
the story.
In fact, the story of Craig Maughan
at the helm is composed of many
stories. Those stories include building
a fine faculty and administration
by attracting and keeping excellent
teachers and mentors; building
outstanding student bodies of learners
who grew, stretched, aimed for and
achieved goals academically, athletically,
and in service to community; and
building--well, buildings! Trinity Prep’s
campus transformed into a first-class
place of learning, with its successive
strategic plans satisfying the growing
physical needs of the school under
Craig’s management.
But my favorite stories, the most
important stories, about Craig’s time
at the helm are the stories of students.
Craig fostered a community in keeping
with Trinity Prep’s identity as a family.
He knew the importance of each
student’s story, and he understood
how those stories combine to create
the larger narrative. You might even
call Craig the editor of that narrative
as he listened, considered, guided, and
administered. The weaving together
of years of student stories to achieve
Trinity Prep’s progress as a leading
educational institution is no mean feat.
But he understood that student stories
fuel that progress.
In my years as a student, an alumna, a
Trustee, a parent, and an administrator,
I learned—and believe in—the
importance of the Trinity family. As
head of this family for 23 years, Craig
displayed, with unwavering, thoughtful
dedication, those qualities one
associates with the best leaders. Craig
maintained a culture that is at once
personal and professional, reflective
and forward-thinking, inclusive and
focused. And because the success of the
student is at the center of all of these
stories, Trinity Prep succeeds.
The story of Trinity Prep and its
students, teachers, administrators,
parents, and alumni is rich and
important—with depth, aspiration,
humor, and compassion. While Trinity
Prep’s story has many exciting chapters
to come, the Trinity family is grateful
to Craig and Jody Maughan for their
commitment, constancy, and vision. As
my favorite stories have happy endings,
we wish Craig and Jody all the best in
their next chapters. And we hope they
live happily ever after!
THE TRINITY FAMILY IS GRATEFUL TO CRAIG AND JODY
MAUGHAN FOR THEIR COMMITMENT
For nearly half of Trinity Prep’s existence,
LIZ LOWNDES McINTOSH ’78
HONORING CRAIG MAUGHAN
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ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD
Demetri Crane ’16 had the honor of decorating the elephant for this year’s commencement ceremony.
We have seen the construction of a
new middle school building; said
goodbye to Craig Maughan, our
headmaster for the past 23 years;
and welcomed our new head of school,
Byron Lawson Jr. The changes in
facilities and leadership will have a
large impact on Trinity Prep’s future,
and I’m hoping that the Alumni Advisory
Board’s focus on gifts to financial aid
will also have a positive impact on the
future of our school. This year we were
able to award seven $2,500 grants that
enabled students to attend Trinity Prep.
We hope to increase the amount of
awards next year and explore starting
a scholarship endowment. I thank the
alumni that made gifts during 2015-16
for their support.
Craig Maughan and his family came to
Trinity Prep the same year I did. Our
families bonded because my sister
and I were in the same class years
as his children (‘99 and ‘01), and we
celebrated many holidays together.
Craig’s retirement marks the end of an
era at Trinity Prep that saw tremendous
growth in both the school’s facilities and
student body. While his presence will be
missed, we are excited for the arrival of
our fifth head of school, Byron Lawson
Jr. I had the pleasure of attending the
event in Dallas welcoming Mr. Lawson
to Trinity Prep. The setting of an event at
the Harlan Crow Library was incredible,
and Byron Lawson Jr. was equally
impressive. His vision for what Trinity
Prep can become left all of us excited for
the future. He will be attending most, if
not all, of the local and regional alumni
events throughout the 2016-17 school
year so I hope you will all come to meet
and welcome him to the Trinity family.
This has beena momentous yearfor Trinity Prep.
MIKE KOVALESKI ’99 AND LINDSEY VON WELLER KOVALESKI ’99
THIS YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO AWARD SEVEN
$2,500 GRANTS THAT ENABLED
STUDENTS TO ATTEND
TRINITY PREP.
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in my time at Trinity Prep. I have deeply
appreciated the kind comments about
my time here; however, those same
sentiments should also be directed to
the Board of Trustees, administration,
and the faculty and staff who have
played such important roles at the
school. Leadership is not an individual
phenomenon. Effective leadership is
both collaborative and responsive. I
have depended upon the wise counsel
and engagement of the administrative
council and the broad support and
strategic initiatives of the Board of
Trustees. Furthermore, I have been so
fortunate to be ably assisted by four
wonderful professional assistants,
Sandy Voyles, Donna Curran, Shaun
Hicks, and Diane Rosenbaum.
Without their organizational skills,
professionalism, discretion, and
responsiveness, much of what has
been accomplished would not have
been possible. I am also grateful to the
Trinity family who has trusted us with
their children and has been generous
in their support. Last, I am deeply
grateful to my family: my son Chris
and daughter Whitney, both graduates
of Trinity Prep, and particularly to my
wife, Jody, who has been a wonderful
partner providing advice, counsel,
and continuous support. Jody and I
will be celebrating our 40th wedding
anniversary this summer.
Best wishes to Byron M. Lawson Jr.
as he begins his service to the school.
Thank you to the Trinity family for 23
wonderful years!
THANK YOU TO THE TRINITY
FAMILY FOR 23 WONDERFUL
YEARS!
I want to expressmy gratitude to thosewho have been so important to me
CRAIG S. MAUGHANHeadmaster 1993–2016
LETTER FROM THE HEADMASTER
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THE MAC
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On Saturday, April 30, hundreds of
members of the Trinity family gathered
in the auditorium for a special program
to honor Headmaster Craig Maughan.
After remarks by Chris Maughan ’99,
Craig’s son, and John Race, former chair
of the Board of Trustees, the current
chairman of the board, Paul Perkins
’84, read a proclamation to dedicate
the Maughan Administration Center
(or, familiarly, The MAC), its new name
emblazoned in large letters over
the entrance to the reception area.
The construction of the building was
Maughan’s first major capital project
soon after he began working at the
school in 1993. As the first building that
people see when they visit campus, it
showcases Trinity Prep’s commitment to
educational excellence, housing art and
pottery studios, publications labs, music
and theater performance and rehearsal
areas, classrooms, an 800-seat
auditorium, and most of the school’s
administrative offices.
Art teacher Irina Ashcraft presented
Maughan with a framed canvas
produced by eight of her Painting II
students, each of whom chose a special
place on campus to portray, including
the rock, the bell tower, and the sandhill
cranes. Then the various segments
were combined into a heart-shaped
collage, symbolizing their love for the
school and for its headmaster.
Paula Phillips, science department
chair and teacher in the Malone
Schools Network, read a letter from
the executive director of the Malone
Foundation, Cathie Wlaschin, who was
unable to attend the celebration. She
praised Maughan for his involvement
in the program and his dedication to
its excellence, saying, “Together we’ve
changed the lives of 27 scholars at TPS,
and these future leaders will one day
add to your legacy.”
To conclude the program, music teacher
Brian Beute introduced a symphonic
chorale for orchestra and chorus,
composed in Maughan’s honor by his
friend and former Trinity Prep music
teacher, Michael Miller. Inspired by and
entitled “Ad Astra Per Aspera” after
the Trinity motto and Alma Mater, and
performed by student musicians from
the instrumental and choral classes, the
musical offering had been rehearsed in
secret for weeks and was a complete
surprise, not just to Maughan but to the
entire audience of students, faculty, and
families. It received a standing ovation
and will be repeated in future years as
one of our Trinity traditions.
Lunch on the Lawn was served after
the program, and all the attendees
joined Maughan and his family for one
last celebration to thank him for his
23 years of leadership at the helm of
Trinity Prep.
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“TOGETHER WE’VE CHANGED THE LIVES OF 27 SCHOLARS AT TPS, AND THESE FUTURE LEADERS WILL ONE DAY ADD TO YOUR LEGACY.”
CATHIE WLASCHIN Executive Director of the Malone Foundation
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LEADING THE WAY
CRAIG S. MAUGHAN
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GUIDING
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY?
I have always felt strongly that we
should provide high expectations for
students and be prepared to care
for and assist them in the struggle
to meet those expectations. As a
school we should approach students
as individuals, be aware of what is
developmentally appropriate, and then
provide specific advice and counsel to
help students achieve their goals.
WHAT WERE YOUR INITIAL
GOALS WHEN JOINING TRINITY
PREP IN 1993?
– Familiarize myself with all the
students, faculty, traditions, and
programs of Trinity Prep
– Implement a strategic plan
– Review the curriculum and develop
a process to revise it where
appropriate
– Articulate an educational vision
of excellence for all curricular and
extracurricular programs
HOW DID YOU ACHIEVE
THESE GOALS?
Thanks to strong leadership from the
board of trustees and administrators
and teachers, an open consideration
of who we aspired to be, and careful
campus planning, we were able to
improve our school and raise the profile
of Trinity Prep across the country.
Leading The WayA Q&A with retiring headmaster Craig S. Maughan and incoming head of school Byron M. Lawson Jr.
HOW HAVE THE STUDENTS
CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
Through the years the students have
not changed but their environment
has. More students are involved
with technology, social media, and
electronics than they were when I
came in 1993.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD
OF ACCOMPLISHING DURING
YOUR TENURE?
Expanding our community service
efforts both on campus and in the
broader community. Our students
and teachers are actively involved
throughout Central Florida helping
communities in need. Our 17-year
partnership with Habitat for Humanity
is especially significant and I’m proud of
the ongoing work our school does with
such an important organization.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK
FORWARD TO MOST ABOUT
TRINITY PREP’S FUTURE?
Celebrating our 50th anniversary
in 2018 and reuniting with as many
retired faculty, current faculty, alumni,
families, students, and friends from the
Trinity family who have all played such
an important role in establishing Trinity
Prep as a premier college preparatory
school in this region.
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LEADING THE WAY
BYRON M. LAWSON JR.
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST
ABOUT JOINING TRINITY PREP?
Talented students, masterful faculty,
aspirational board members, and
supportive alumni, parents, and friends
make Trinity Prep a very inviting place.
Year-round sunshine is pretty nice too.
WHAT IS YOUR EDUCATIONAL
PHILOSOPHY?
My educational philosophy is based on
three main points:
1. Learning informs teaching, and no
one has really learned anything until
they have provided a demonstration
of their mastery.
2. Threshold concepts advance
deep learning; I try to use them
whenever I can.
3. Great editing is the only path
to great writing.
HOW HAVE YOU BEEN PREPARING
FOR YOUR NEW ROLE?
I have prepared by participating in the
hiring process for three new employees
for the 2016-17 school year, speaking
regularly with Headmaster Maughan,
attending an alumni event, visiting the
website, and watching video of key
events and programs. Of course, I have
also been reading and listening to the
advice of mentors as I prepare to join
Trinity Prep.
HOW WILL WE HAVE A CHANCE
TO GET TO KNOW YOU?
Alumni can attend regional events or
visit one of the events from the Trinity
Prep Experience series, including a
reception in New York City celebrating
our alumni performing on Broadway. I
look forward to meeting many members
of the Trinity family at school events
throughout the year. I have given myself
the homework assignment of taking one
photo per day, and will be sharing some
of these with the community.
WHERE DO YOU SEE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRINITY
PREP MOVING FORWARD?
We will go from good to great wherever
possible in our teaching; where our
instructional and administrative
strengths are clear, we must embrace
the responsibility of leadership by
serving learners everywhere. As our
outreach grows over time, we must be
open to praise and critique, in whatever
form they come. We are embarking on a
holistic and inclusive strategic planning
process and the campus master plan
will be redrawn over the next 18
months with many possibilities for
how to best shape our campus for
the next fifty years.
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TRINITY FAMILY
The Trinity family branches out in many
different, far-reaching ways. Trinity Prep
connects us together, and the contacts we
make here last for a lifetime. As you know,
John Michael Night ’16, was hospitalized
in December 2015 after a stroke. He
spent several months recovering at the
Shepherd Center in Atlanta. We were
pleased to learn that one of our alumni,
Angela Yarnish Driver ’05, works at the
Shepherd Center, and we reached out to
her to share her experience.
Angela graduated from Trinity Prep
in 2005. She said, “My Trinity Prep
experience was an amazing one. I
entered Trinity Prep in the ninth grade
from another local private school, and
I thought it might be difficult to make
friends, given the fact that a lot of people
A Far-Reaching Trinity FamilyBY SAMANTHA DIMAIO ’18
had been at Trinity Prep since sixth
grade, but that wasn’t the case at all!”
Angela enjoyed all aspects of Trinity Prep
life--yes, even the difficult academics
because they prepared her so well
for college. She went to University
of Alabama for both her bachelor’s
and master’s degrees with a focus on
communication studies. Currently,
she is a marketing communications
specialist at the Shepherd Center, a
top-10 rehabilitation hospital. Her job is
primarily marketing related. She works
closely with the Shepherd Center’s field
reps (physician liaisons) to ensure their
marketing efforts are geared towards
the appropriate referring hospitals.
Angela develops marketing collateral
and programs to reach out to new and
existing referring trauma hospitals.
She also attends healthcare or trauma
conferences across the nation.
Many Trinity Prep teachers had an
impact on her career choice, but the one
person that resonated with Angela the
most was Dr. Stephanie Dryden. “Dr.
Dryden was an incredibly hard English
teacher (at least for me), but she is the
reason I was able to take honors English
classes throughout undergrad. She is
also the reason why I minored in English.
I hope she enjoys student and college
counseling as much as she enjoyed
teaching!” Angela said.
In discussing the reach of the Trinity
family, Angela said, “The Trinity family
never ceases to amaze me. I’ve run into
so many people from Trinity Prep in
places I thought I never would, especially
since I don’t live in Florida anymore.”
When Angela heard about John
Michael Night’s story and the amazing
community support surrounding him
and his family, she reached out to several
people at Shepherd Center to ensure his
transition was as smooth as possible.
Angela didn’t work directly with John
Michael in a daily capacity because
she is not clinical, but she was able to
meet his family upon admission and
let them know that the Trinity family
exists even at the Shepherd Center.
“Hopefully this was as comforting as the
excellent clinical and rehabilitative care
he is receiving here. I do a lot of patient
tours at Shepherd, and I often saw John
Michael during his therapy--he always
had a smile on his face.”
Before meeting John Michael at
the Shepherd Center, Angela never
realized how far and wide the Trinity
family extends. Angela recently had the
opportunity to reconnect with an old
Trinity Prep friend, Jenna Rhine ’06, who
she just found out lives in Atlanta. They
actually ran into each other at Shepherd
Center (Jenna works for Coca-Cola and
they happen to be one of their clients).
“It feels great knowing that even though
I no longer live near Trinity Prep, the
sense of community of current Trinity
Prep students and alumni is always
there. It feels like I never left, in a way.”
Angela Yarnish Driver ’05 and Lauren Yarnish ’08
The Shepherd Center
Angela Yarnish Driver ’05 and Kevin Driver
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JOHN MICHAEL NIGHT ’16
As reported in the Winter 2016 edition
of the TrinityPrep alumni magazine, John
Michael Night ’16 suffered a brainstem
stroke on Dec. 14, 2015 which left him
in a medical state referred to as Locked-
In-Syndrome. Vickie Night, John Michael’s
mother, shares an update on John Michael
and the Night family.
On Jan. 5, John Michael was transferred
to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, which
provides intensive rehabilitation for
patients with spinal-cord injuries, brain
trauma, and neuromuscular disorders.
John Michael’s days were spent doing
intensive therapy. While he grew tired of
his situation and lack of control over his
life, the therapist continued to push him
and loved his “one more time” and “no I’m
not too tired” attitude. They did a third
and final swallow study on John Michael
before leaving the Shepherd Center, and
we are beyond thrilled that he passed!
While he will still have his feeding tube
for some time, he can now start to slowly
eat soft or pureed foods.
Doctors didn’t know how long he would
be at the Shepherd Center, but after
spending five months there his return to
Winter Park was scheduled for May 24.
Could we have asked for a more perfect
date? As if the emotions of returning
home weren’t enough, we drove down
Park Avenue and were immediately
greeted with purple ribbons, balloons,
and signs along with friends, family, and
strangers, all cheering for John Michael.
It ended in front of our church with
everyone chanting “JM Strong.” I cry
even as I write about it.
The transition home is going as best as
can be expected. Leaving the Shepherd
Center and all of our family for the past
five months was not easy. They are
amazing people who loved and cared
for John Michael and we will forever be
grateful. Being home has definitely been
good. Nothing compares to the comforts
of home. Having all of John Michael’s
friends over and hearing all of their
laughter is priceless!
As predicted, Saturday, June 4 was
the most amazing event I have ever
witnessed: John Michael’s graduation
from Trinity Prep, a true miracle and
A Miracle and a Blessingblessing wrapped into one. So many
answered prayers. The courage it
took to take those steps is beyond
comprehension. Mick and I have never
been more proud. The look on his face
was one of laughter and tears – sighs
of joy and heartache. Indeed, he is
my hero! So graduation is over. He
accomplished his first long term goal.
Time to set a new one.
God has a larger plan for John Michael.
I am overwhelmed by how many he has
touched. I am convinced that he could
have never reached so many on his own.
John Michael’s story isn’t just about him,
it’s about all of you and the many more
lives he will touch.
Thank you to a community that has
embraced my family like I’ve never seen
before. Thank you to Trinity Prep for
allowing John Michael to graduate and
thank you to the Trinity family for all of
your love and support.
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Q&A With Retiring StaffBY SAMANTHA DIMAIO ’18
Some of the retiring staff members share their take on the Trinity Prep experience. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly, we found out what kept some of our beloved faculty here all these years. For the Harry Potter fans: “Did you love Trinity Prep, after all this time?” “Always.”
LAURAL SCHMIDT
SHERRY HAY HERVE LE GUILLOUX
DIANE ROSENBAUM
Q: HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU
WORKED AT TRINITY PREP?
A: HERVE LE GUILLOUX (HLG): I
taught here for 22 years. I began in
August of 1994.
SHERRY HAY (SH): I worked at Trinity
Prep for 22 years.
LAURAL SCHMIDT (LS): I’ve been on staff
for 10 years. Before that, I was a parent
volunteer for five years and served as co-
editor of our fine arts magazine, “Folio.”
DIANE ROSENBAUM (DR):
I worked here for 11 years.
Q: WHAT HAS YOUR POSITION(S)
BEEN DURING THIS TIME?
A: HLG: I always taught French from the
seventh grade up to the AP class.
SH: I began in admission as the
administrative assistant as part of a two-
person office. I was promoted to assistant
director and took over as director in 2002.
LS: I’ve been the attendance coordinator
most of the time, but for the last two
years I have been the scheduler. I also
support the chaplain and our two
guidance counselors.
DR: I began as the administrative
assistant for the middle school and four
years ago became the assistant to
the headmaster.
Q: HOW HAS THE SCHOOL
CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
A: HLG: The school has changed
tremendously over the years. Back in
1994, the cafeteria was a simple area
covered with a roof but exposed to the
vagaries of the weather. While the
new Grille was being built, we had our
lunch under a tent, which was fine until
the torrential rain would come and
visit the campus. Then the muddy soil
made the lunch a memorable, but not
so pleasant, experience. Remember
that it does not rain “cats and dogs” in
Florida, but rather that it rains “gators
and manatees.”
LS: Well, for one thing, the facilities have
grown and expanded over the years.
I moved into my office shortly after
our beautiful library and the Student
Resource Center was built. I have seen
improvements made to our fine arts
facilities, including the addition of our
fantastic pottery studio, and I have
watched us build the Trinity Grille and
middle school building.
Q: HOW HAVE THE STUDENTS
CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
A: HLG: More than ever, students are
concerned about excelling in their
courses. It seems to me that, as a teacher,
I have observed a beautiful evolution
toward more diligence in their work.
They are also eager to learn and apply
themselves in their daily work in a
laudable manner.
SH: I can’t say that the students have
changed over the past 22 years. The
typical Trinity Prep student is still
one who is motivated, goal-oriented,
engaged in the community, and involved
in many school activities. They are high
achievers and hard workers. They are
respectful, welcoming, and creative.
What has changed for the students is the
opportunities they now have compared
to 22 years ago.
LS: I think that students are working
harder and taking more challenging
course loads year after year. I’ve seen
a growth in school spirit and in the way
students come together to support
a cause that is meaningful to them. I
think they are embracing leadership in
ever-increasing ways. And the visual arts
pieces coming from our fine arts students
have gotten more and more incredible.
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DR: I think the students are more
independent. Cell phones were very new
even 15 years ago, and most students did
not have them. Students did not know
how to type when they first started here,
and in sixth grade, they had a quarter-
long typing class. They seem more
“grown up” today than 15-20 years ago.
Q: CAN YOU SUMMARIZE YOUR
TIME AT TRINITY PREP IN TERMS OF
WHY YOU LOVE OUR SCHOOL AND
WHAT HAS KEPT YOU HERE?
A: HLG: Yes, I love the school. It is
certainly due to the quality of education
across the board. A relationship with
Trinity Prep parents is another positive
component. I feel, of course, that this
is due to the fact that parents are very
involved in the academic life of their
children and that they are consequently
eager to communicate with individual
teachers. Rapport with parents has
been thus essential, and I have always
cherished knowing the parents of
my students.
SH: I love Trinity Prep for three reasons,
my colleagues, the Trinity families, and
the students. The Trinity family is a real
and tangible thing. This community is
supportive, caring, and encouraging
through good times and hard times.
I have seen hundreds of students
graduate each year and am always
impressed by their achievements, but,
more importantly, I am proud of their
thoughtfulness and appreciation for their
teachers, parents, coaches, friends, and
others who have supported them.
LS: I have enjoyed watching our students
grow and mature and then step out into
the world, ready for the challenge of
college; I have enjoyed working with our
impressive faculty, so many of whom I
greatly admire; and probably most of
all I have enjoyed the friendship and
camaraderie of those staff members
with whom I work so closely.
Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE
ACTIVITY THAT TPS HOSTS?
A: HLG: Headmaster’s Day. It is a
wonderful day filled with a multitude of
events that include both students and
faculty. I also love the alumni events since
I get to see how my former students have
blossomed in life.
SH: Lunch on the Lawn during
homecoming week. I love seeing the
whole community come together on the
quad,and it makes me smile to see the
seniors with their little sixth grade
brothers and sisters.
LS: I absolutely love “Jazz Band Morning”
when the jazz band sets up and ushers us
into school with swing music, my favorite.
I wish every day could start with “Jazz
Band Morning”! But probably my favorite
day of all is the last day for our seniors,
when they swarm the quad, drive up a
car, and blast their music--“school’s out
for summer; school’s out forever.” That
day really chokes me up; it is so happy yet
bittersweet. I can actually feel their joy as
they embrace their “freedom.” It makes
me cry every year.
DR: My favorite TPS activity is
graduation. I still cry when the music
begins at 9 a.m.
Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE TO
THE TPS STUDENTS AND TEACHERS?
A: SH: Never forget how blessed you are
to be in the Trinity family. Being a part of
this community is a wonderful experience
not replicated in many places.
LS: Really embrace their time here
and get involved in as many activities
as possible.
DR: Life goes by very quickly. Live in
the moment, live without regrets, and
appreciate all that you are and all that
you have.
Q: ANY FINAL THOUGHTS ON
YOUR RETIREMENT?
A: HLG: I will fondly remember my
students to whom my career of teaching
has been dedicated for over 40 years.
In fact, my motto has always been:
“Enseigner, quel plaisir!” (Teaching, what
a pleasure!). I will always be happy to
hear from them and see how they are
doing in life. Maybe I can give them
help on where to go and what to visit
in France. Also, I had the honor and
privilege of officiating at a wedding of
two former students, and I want alums
to know that I would be happy to do the
same for them.
SH: I have loved my journey and have
so many wonderful memories and
relationships that will be a part of
me for as long as I live. I am looking
forward to spending time with my four
grandchildren and my family. I am looking
forward to traveling and I am hopeful
that I can find a way to give back through
community service.
DR: I’m looking forward to the next
phase of my life, which will include
traveling, grandchildren visits, time
with my family, and exercising
every morning!
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Students of all grades were invited to
bring their grandparents to campus
for breakfast and assembly and to
attend their third and fourth periods
on a typical day. Parent and student
volunteers alike chipped in to welcome
the visitors and show them around
the campus.
The day kicked off with 396
grandparents arriving at 8:15 a.m. They
were greeted by their grandchild(ren)
and then invited to enjoy a continental
breakfast and have their pictures
taken with the grandchildren in the
photo booths before starting the
morning activities. Grandparents
and grandchildren then entered the
auditorium and were introduced to
Trinity Prep’s beloved leader and
grandparent himself, Headmaster
Craig Maughan.
To conclude the day’s festivities,
the jazz band performed, and the
grandchildren led their grandparents
to their third and fourth period classes.
Special projects and games, such as
geography quizzes in French class
and Gelli prints in art, were set up in
class for students and grandparents
to enjoy together. Students without
classes during third or fourth periods
took their grandparents to a forensics
On March 17, Trinity Prep’s annual Grandparents’ Day was successful in spreading joy and celebrating the importance of family.
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
presentation in the school’s library and
competed in several games of bingo.
“I love seeing my students with their
grandparents doing fun (and sometimes
messy) activities,” said Kym Moreland-
Garnett, art teacher. “I also enjoy
hearing grandparents bragging about
their grandkids! Overall, it’s just a great
event and something I really love about
the Trinity family.”
We can’t wait to see our grandparents
again next year on Friday, March 10!
Extended Family Matters
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SUMMER READING RECOMMENDATIONS
Summer Reading RecommendationsFor many, summer is a time for vacations, lazy afternoons, and relaxing-- and what better way to relax than to dig into a captivating read? We have brought you a list of stellar summer reading recommendations, courtesy of our faculty. Happy reading!
MR. BLUTH - ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
I always read a lot over the summer. Here are some of the books that I hope to get to: “Leading with the Heart” by Mike Krzyzewski. In my opinion, this is the best book written on leadership. I have read this book many times the
season before coaching and, as the new girls varsity basketball coach, I look forward to reading it again. “Samurai!”
by Saburo Sakai. This was given to me by a friend years ago, and it has sat on my nightstand long enough! Saburo Sakai
is known as Japan’s greatest living fighter pilot from WWII. If James Patterson (love Alex Cross) or Brad Meltzer (friend)
has something out, I will be very happy!
MR. LAWSON - NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL
1- John McPhee’s, “The Headmaster” - this is a seminal text. Everyone that has held this role has read the book.
Additionally, in the independent school world, the text has been well-received as a biography. 2-Dr. Seuss, “The Cat in
the Hat” - Everyone needs a little Dr. Seuss in their lives. Thing One and Thing Two are two of my favorite literary
characters. My youngest son turns four this summer. 3- Marcel Proust, “The Complete Short Stories” - I love to
read Proust. I can see his pictures. I can smell his aromas. I can taste his food. His writing seems real to me.
MS. LILLEY - AP LIT
I have a whole list, and I will be lucky if I get to half of them! A few good ones on my list: “Eligible” by Curtis Sittenfeld--a
modern retelling of “Pride and Prejudice”! That story never gets old. Also Anita Desai’s “Clear Light of Day.” I borrowed
it a year ago from Mr. Mulloy, so I guess I’d better read and return it! It looks great. My big bad satirical read this summer
will be Paul Beatty’s “The Sellout.” A few of my seniors read it this spring for a project and gave it rave reviews, but they
said it’s not for the faint of heart.
MR. MILSTEN - AP WORLD HISTORY, HONORS HISTORY 9
“The Last Temptation of Christ” by Nikos Kazantzakis still awaits a better translation, but it’s important because it
actually contemplates Christ incarnate and his battle to remain sinless. On the cross Christ receives the last dangerous,
irresistible temptation: domestic life. I also hope to read “The Little Drummer Girl” by John le Carre - an English
actress is tricked into moving to a Greek Island only to be injected into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Which side
will she choose and does it even matter?
MADAME SPALLONE - FRENCH
I just purchased “Americanah,” a novel by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, which I am planning to read
this summer. It was recommended to me by my Honors French IV student Julia Paoli ’16 as we were discussing the
questions of race, identity, and assimilation in class. It tells the story of a young Nigerian woman who emigrates to
the United States for a university education and stays for work. It talks about immigration, American dreams, racism,
and love, and it received incredible reviews!
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COLLEGES ATTENDING
American University
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University of Central Florida (8)
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University of North Florida
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University of Pennsylvania
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Virginia Tech
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Williams College
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Congratulations to the 125 members of Trinity Prep’s Class of 2016
$12.8 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED
18 COMMITTED TO PLAY COLLEGE
SPORTS
(#) indicates number of students attending the school
CLASS OF 2016
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Congratulations to the 125 members of Trinity Prep’s Class of 2016
GRADUATES
Zachary Conner Ahrens
Kripa Raj Ahuja
Ryeesa Amin
Eleanor Jill Anderson
Theodora Joy Beemer
Cormac Owen Begley
Varun Bhatia
Mackenzie Elizabeth Bland
Victoria Anne Bleecker
Dax Stephen Borde
Annelie Lily Bounds
Remington Malcolm Chester Butler
Jarelis Nilda Cabrera
Francisco Jose Calimano
Claire Margaret Callan
Matthew Francis Callan
Maria Grabert Camasmie
Chloe Meta Chemtob
Sylvia Choo
Emma Mae Cohn
Charles Bryan Cook
Hannah Deborah Cooperman
Demetri Rashad Crane
Jade Isabella Daher
Amir Gabriel Dayi
Morgan Kathleen Delgado
Truitt McNamara Dill
David Garfield Dunleavy
Zachary Alan Edwards
Amos Epelman
Rowland Evans
Yair Salomon Fraifeld
Blake Cameron Garfinkel
Kendall Gasner
Grayson Vail Gigliotti
Abigail Sabin Giraldo
Jeremy Glinski-Boyd
Jacob van Voorhis Goldberg
Aaron Stanford Goldstein
Justin David Graham
Ansley Mikell Groff
Lorenzo Ermanno Guani
William Warren Haftel
Sareena Halani
Adam Benjamin Hale
Jacob Francis Halladay-Glynn
Alexis Marin Hamner
Veronica June Harris
Dylan Ansei Havlicek
Christopher James Heaton
Kerstin Kelley Heinrich
Lauren Henehan
Hannah Elizabeth Hernan
Jared Lewis Herron
Kyle Logan Hongamen
Bradley Lewis Hull
Obson Ibssa
Meagan Elizabeth Johnson
Emily Jones
Joshua Samuel Kahky
Ryan Matthew Kelly
John Daniel Kiriazes
Daniel Colin Levitan
Ian Matthew Levitan
Kathryn Mozelle Lewis
Meredith Taylor Lilley
Jacob Walker Mandel
Jonathan Vincent Manglardi
Joshua Michael Marc
Brandon Neal McCulloh
Ailsa Nicole McFadyen-Mungall
Jacob Morgan McGarey
William Robert Miles
Cameron Leigh Miller
Jesse Millson
Amelia N Mohyeddin
Jacob Barclay Moll
Jyoti Moorjani
Corey Armon Myers
Devina Naidu
Jessica Faith Nash
John Michael Night
Kyle Andrew Nemec
Logan Ann Oney
Kyle Scott Painting
Julia Elena Paoli
Allice Park
Aaron Patel
Saavan Patel
Ethan Jacob Perelmuter
Alisha Rajan
Anne-Louise Dorothy Rang
Luke Alan Reggentin
Nicholas Donald Reifler
George Patrick Reuter
Amanda Gabrielle Rivas
Nathaniel Locke Saffran
Saumya Sao
Ryan Schaeffer
Marissa Brooke Schauder
Jacob Edward Schick
Karl Michael Schreck
Christopher Wyland Schuttler
Benjamin Reitz Sephton
Ariana M Shahnavaz
Laurie Ann Smith
Nicholas Kelly Smith
Lacey Marie Spinks
Josie Nicole Starling
Robyn Nathanael Steenstra
Daniel Benjamin Stein
Rachel Sturn
Trenton Allan Suddeth
Monica Maria Suero
Matthew Selby Sullivan
Lauren Adriana Tarver
Samvit Thakur
Marcus Gabriel Thomas
Oliver Niklas Trapp
Cassandra Lee Veneziano
Emily Duong-Dieu-Anh Vu
Parag Vyas
Madeline Mae Walker
Caroline White
CLASS OF 2016
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LEGACY FAMILY
In sixth grade, Paul joined the soccer
team and continued on the team
until 11th grade, when he switched
to basketball because he discovered
cheerleaders. “I was still a cut up, but
I learned how to do it in a way that
got me positive results rather than
detention.” His senior year, Paul was
inspired by his English teacher, Ronald
Vierling. “He taught me how to write
and convinced me that I had talent. But
at Trinity Prep, I feel like I learned as
much from my peers as I did from my
teachers and coaches.” He then went
on to win both the art and the writing
award that year. Paul has many fond
memories of Trinity Prep: “I didn’t have
a single day at Trinity Prep that didn’t
include a full-on, side-clutching belly
laugh, at least twice a day.”
Paul Perkins ’84 began his Trinity Prep
experience in sixth grade in 1977.
During his time at Trinity Prep, his
interests included sports, art, writing,
and joking around with friends. “In
middle school I was pretty much a
class clown. I played sports and hung
out with Joe Lowndes and Steve
Drosdick, and we just cut up all the
time. In fact, my parents almost took
me out of Trinity Prep in eighth grade
because my grades had dropped, and
my teachers were complaining about
me.” His friends left Trinity Prep; Steve
became a professional tennis player in
Europe, and Joe is a tenured professor
in Oregon. However, with the threat
of having to leave Trinity Prep looming
over him, Paul buckled down and turned
his grades around.
According to Paul, however, the best
part about Trinity Prep is what happens
after you leave. Paul continued his
education at Morehouse College in
Atlanta, graduating in 1988 with a
bachelor’s degree in political science.
After graduating from the University
of Florida College of Law in 1991, he
began clerking for Judge Kendall Sharp
in the U.S. Federal District Court in the
Middle District of Florida. During his
time in law school, Paul met Andrea
Diana Hall, and they were married on
Dec. 28, 1991. Paul then went on to
study at Sydney University in Sydney,
Australia in 1992, and upon returning
to the United States, began practicing
law in Central Florida. Seven years
ago, Paul opened his own law office in
Central Florida and currently practices
personal injury law.
In the Summer of 2015, Trinity Prep Magazine introduced a new legacy family feature. A legacy family is one in which a parent is an alumnus of Trinity Prep and his or her child has attended or is currently attending Trinity Prep. In this legacy family feature, we share with you the story of the Perkins Family.
The Perkins Family
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LEGACY FAMILY
Presently, Paul serves on both the
Alumni Advisory Board and the Board
of Trustees. “My service on the board
has been one of the most gratifying
things I’ve done in my adult life outside
of my family. In fact, I consider Trinity
Prep my extended family. I have never
regretted a single penny or nano-
second I have spent in Trinity Prep’s
service.” Paul has served on the Board
of Trustees for the past 14 years, and is
currently the chair. “I have only been a
weak participant in the Alumni Advisory
Board, but that’s about to change now
that I have rotated off the trustee
board and have more time. I intend to
serve the Alumni Board with the same
enthusiasm I gave to the trustees.
“I always knew I would send my kids
to Trinity Prep, even when I was still
at the school.” Paul’s daughter, Gillian,
graduated from Trinity Prep in 2014,
and his son, George, is a current
student in the class of 2018. He was
determined to send his children to
Trinity Prep ”when I saw how prepared
I was for college and law school after
leaving Trinity Prep. I was even more
determined when I came back to
Central Florida, and I saw how many
doors were opened and opportunities
afforded to me due to my being a Trinity
Prep graduate.”
A large part of what has made Trinity
Prep such an amazing school is its long
line of dedicated headmasters. As Craig
Maughan finishes his last year at Trinity
Prep, Paul reflects on the impact he has
made. “Craig Maughan’s chapter in the
Trinity Prep story is as important as
Canon Hay’s, and he was the founder of
the school! Craig took Trinity Prep from
a local gem to a school of statewide,
and now national, prominence.
Because of Craig, TPS is a Central
Florida institution with tentacles in
every aspect of Central Florida life.”
As Paul says goodbye to one beloved
headmaster, he offers welcoming arms
to another. “I look forward to Byron M.
Lawson Jr. using the platform that was
built by the great leaders before him to
take us to places we can’t even imagine.
As sad as I am about Craig’s departure,
I am equally enthusiastic about Byron’s
arrival and the future in store for us.”
“I ALWAYS KNEW I WOULD SEND MY KIDS TO TRINITY PREP, EVEN WHEN I WAS STILL AT THE SCHOOL.”PAUL PERKINS ’84
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“Coupled with academic exposure, I can
only imagine the personal growth I will
gain from living on my own in Malawi.”
The Morehead-Cain Foundation held
sessions for all scholars to address the
ethical implications of sending students
to places like Malawi, and Nick also
took an anthropology course that solely
focused on humanitarian aid in foreign
countries. Nick also took a night class
called “Malawi 101” to learn about
the culture and the fundamentals of
Chichewa, the native language of Malawi.
Nick credits his inspiration to travel and
serve abroad to Katie Seymour, Trinity
Prep’s former assistant director of
admission, whom Nick describes as “so
incredibly in tune with the needs of others
and truly an example of genuine service.”
“The Morehead-Cain Foundation has
supplied me with the funding, freedom,
and support network to explore the
world around me. It has connected me
with a cohort of creative and curious
students and alumni who encourage me
to question my surroundings and treat
life as an adventure. This scholarship has
done more than supply me with material
needs; it has instilled a sense of gratitude
and confidence in me that I think are
necessary to my life-long journey.”
BY SAMANTHA DIMAIO ’18
Nick McKenzie ’15, ended his time at Trinity Prep with a bang. The former student body president and varsity swim team captain received the Morehead-Cain Scholarship, a prestigious honor that covers all expenses for four years of undergraduate study at University of North Carolina (UNC)-Chapel Hill.
Last summer, Nick sailed off the coast
of Maine for approximately 300 miles
over the course of four weeks. Based in
the Hurricane Island Outward Bound
School, he was challenged to learn
not only how to sail, but also how to
be a better person and better leader.
“Although the context of my growth
was in sailing the coastal waters of
Maine, surrounded by some of the
most beautiful sunrises I have ever
seen, Outward Bound pushed me to my
limits.” Although Nick says that it was
one of the most challenging experiences
he has ever had, he will forever be
grateful for the impact it had on him.
Accustomed to cardio training after
four years of swimming at Trinity Prep,
Nick says that he still thought it best
to try something incredibly out of his
comfort zone. “I have come to realize
that the more you challenge yourself
in anything you do, the more you learn,
and the more you grow. So given the
opportunity to ’adventure’ for a month
with very minor stakes in the long-term,
I decided to sail in Maine with the hopes
that I would be thrust out of my comfort
zone and return home as a more mature
and aware version of myself.”
This summer, Nick is headed to
Lilongwe, Malawi, to work in an HIV
research hospital through UNC-Project
Malawi. There he will be working with
several initiatives aimed at reducing
the frequency of mother-to-child
HIV transmission. With the intent of
earning a master’s in public health
and a doctorate or medical doctorate
after undergrad, UNC Project-Malawi
seemed to be the best fit for his summer.
Ultimately, as an intern with UNC
Project-Malawi, Nick will experience
exposure to research techniques,
to various types of hospitals, and to
UNC faculty conducting HIV research
projects in Malawi, all of which are
closely linked to epidemiological studies
he would like to conduct in the future.
The More You Learn, The More You Grow
NICK MCKENZIE
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HEADMASTER’S DAYAfter the first victory of Trinity Prep’s Saints football team in 1970, Canon Hay declared a school holiday. This day has since
become a much-anticipated “surprise” day held in the spring. Classes compete in events like crab soccer, ultimate frisbee,
balloon toss, and a pie-eating contest. The morning ends with the annual junior-senior rope pull over the canal between Lake
Martha and Lake Burkett. School is then dismissed for the rest of the day to allow the students and faculty to relax at an other-
wise busy and stressful time of the year.
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LEADERSHIP AND CAREER SPEAKERMr. Joie ChitwoodBY SAMANTHA DIMAIO ’18
Trinity Prep’s mission is reaffirmed
with four core values, one of which
is leadership and character
development. Every year, we try
to bring in members of the Trinity
family who have exemplified leadership
throughout their lives. This year, we
had the honor of Mr. Joie Chitwood,
the chief operating officer of
International Speedway Corp,
coming back to talk about leadership.
He stressed the idea that students
should never give up, but always
find a way to “get the yes” in a world
of “no”s. His energy, drive, and work
ethic helped his message reach our
students and really left a strong
imprint on their minds.
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SENIORSPrior to getting their diplomas, the graduates of the Class of
2016 received an early graduation gift—the prized Trinity Prep
alumni t-shirt! The shirts were updated this year to reflect the
school colors as well as the addition of the class year on the
sleeve. The Alumni Advisory Board members handed out the
t-shirts, served the seniors lunch, courtesy of 4Rivers, and cake,
welcoming the latest graduates and newest alumni at the annual
School’s Out for Seniors cookout and pool party.
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CAREER LUNCH - BUSINESSTrinity Prep’s Alumni Office offers career lunches for 11th
and 12th grade students. On Wednesday, January 27, over 20
students gathered for a panel discussion on careers in busi-
ness. Panelists included Jonathan Detzel ’04, Harry Falk ’81,
Jeff Hartman ’81 and Trae Terry ’98. We appreciate the alumni
volunteering their time to come back to campus and speak to
the students.
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NATIONAL MERIT FINALISTS(3) Seniors Theodora Beemer, Dax
Borde, Sylvia Choo, Jacob Goldberg,
Justin Graham, Jacob Halladay-Glynn,
Joshua Kahky, Saumya Sao, Jacob
Schick, and Nicholas Smith were
named 2016 National Merit
Finalists by the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation.
NATIONAL HISTORY BEE REGIONAL COMPETITION(4) Trinity Prep hosted the National
History Bee regional competition
in February. Over 100 contestants
attended the event from Florida
and South Georgia. Seventh graders
Enzo Cunanan, Emma Davey, and
Frank Kogan all qualified to compete
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SPANISH NATIONALHONOR SOCIETYTrinity Prep students Amanda Rivas ’16
and Lauren Cameron ’17 were awarded
Spanish National Honor Society (SNHS)
scholarships for their academic success
in Spanish. Rivas won the Joseph
Adams Scholarship, and Cameron is
the recipient of the Bertie Green Travel
Award to Ecuador.
QUIZ BOWL TEAM(2) The Trinity Prep Quiz Bowl team
completed their season at the top of
the standings, earning the first seed
in the playoffs and an outstanding
record of 10-1.
FORENSICS STUDENTSIn early January, two Trinity Prep
forensics students attended the 18th
Billy Tate Memorial Southern Bell
Forum in extemporaneous speaking
at the Montgomery Bell Academy in
Nashville. Sixteen of the country’s best
extempers were invited to compete in
a 10-round Round Robin. Nathaniel
Saffran ’16 finished seventh, and
Justin Graham ’16 placed second.
NATIONALHISPANICRECOGNITIONSCHOLARS(1) TPS seniors Victoria Bleecker,
Maria Camasmie, and Ethan Perelmuter
have been named 2016 National
Hispanic Recognition Scholars by
the College Board.
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at the national level. At the national
competition, Enzo was named the 7th
grade National History Bee Champion.
FLORIDA STATE SPANISH CONFERENCE(5) Spanish students competed in the
Florida State Spanish Conference,
which consisted of impromptu
speaking, poetry readings, and dramatic
presentations, with more than 900
students from 50 different schools in
attendance. Trinity Prep earned the
highest marks in 21 of the 23 categories
and placed second overall.
U.S PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSSenior Saumya Soa has been selected
as a candidate for the 2016 U.S.
Presidential Scholars competition.
NATIONAL CLASSICAL ETYMOLOGY EXAMIn the fall semester, Latin students
participated in the National Classical
Etymology Exam. Senior Saumya Sao
was also elected as a state officer
for the Junior Classical League. Gold
Medals: Aspen Bombardo ’17, Sylvia
Choo ’16, Jade Daher ’16, Anusha
Karandikar ’20, Saumya Sao ’16, Sumer
Sao ’18, Amber Yang ’17. Silver Medal:
Zain Aamir ’18. Bronze Medals: Avery
Birle ’22, Setareh Gooshvar ’19, Rakhi
Patel ’17, Noopur Ranganathan ’17.
SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING COMPETITIONValerie Trapp ’18 won several awards
at the Scholastic Art and Writing
Competition. Out of over 320,000
entries, Trapp was awarded two
Honorable Mentions, six Silver Keys,
and two Golden Keys. Her story,
“Immigration Requires More Than
a Passport,” earned a National Gold
Medal, making her part of the top one
percent in the nation awarded this
honor. Sarah Hameer ’17 and Cameron
Qiao ’17 were recognized for their
art pieces. Hameer won two regional
Honorable Mentions and a Silver
Key for mixed media. In visual arts,
Qiao was awarded two regional
Honorable Mentions and a Silver
Key for her painting.
FORENSICS NOVICE STATE TOURNAMENTForensics students competed at the
annual Novice State Tournament
at Wellington High School in West
Palm Beach. Eli Finkelstein ’19 was an
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original oratory semifinalist. Andrew
Kwa ’19, Andrew Miller ’19, and Alissa
Vuillier ’19 were congress finalists.
Allen Park ’19 received sixth place in
extemporaneous speaking, and Aavni
Gupta ’18 received fourth place in
oral interpretation.
INTEL INTERNA-TIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEER-ING FAIR(6) Amber Yang ’17 participated in
the Intel International Science and
Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Arizona.
During the course of the fair, Yang
was recognized for her exceptional
work in science. Her project, entitled,
“Orbital Recognition System for Space
Debris Tracking Using Artificial Neural
Networks: A Journey from Inner-Brain
GPS to Outer-Space GPS,” earned
Yang many outstanding awards. She
placed second out of 100 projects in the
engineering mechanics category. She
was also awarded the prestigious CERN
award which will send her to Geneva
over the summer to tour the European
Organization for Nuclear Research.
In order to win this award, Yang went
through intense testing and interview
processes. Out of 1500 students, she
was one of only 10 chosen for the
award. Additionally, Yang was awarded
an honorable mention certificate from
the American Statistical Association.
She also placed third in the NASA
Special Recognition category.
NATIONAL ROMAN CIVILIZATION EXAM (NRCE)(7) Several Trinity Prep students
competed in both the National Roman
Civilization Exam (NRCE) and the
National Latin Vocabulary Exam (NLVE).
The following students received medals
for their results in the National Roman
Civilization Exam: Prescott Da Vittoria
Lobo ’19 and Anusha Karandikar ’20
won bronze; Joshua Dietrich ’19 and
Amber Yang ’17 won silver; and Kerstin
Heinrich ’16 and Jack Sammet ’19 won
gold. Awards for the National Latin
Vocabulary Exam included: Lindsey
Zhuang ’22 and Amber Yang for bronze;
Anusha Karandikar, Rakhi Patel ’17, and
Noopur Ranganathan ’17 won silver;
and Aspen Bombardo ’17, Saumya Sao
’16, Sumer Sao ’18, and Sylvia Choo
’16 won gold medals. As well as the
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Latin students joined over a thousand
from various schools across Florida
to compete at the 67th Florida Junior
Classical League state Latin forum.
Several students received individual
awards. Aspen Bombardo placed first
for reading comprehension, prose, Latin
literature, and academic decathlon.
Sylvia Choo placed fourth in mythology,
third in classical Greek language,
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and first in heptathlon. Lorenzo
Guani ’16 placed fourth in mottoes
and quotations; Leah Hardgrove ’17
placed fourth in declamations; Kerstin
Heinrich placed fourth in classical
art; Matthew Mapa ’21 placed fourth
in mythology and won first in the
Pentathlon; and Henry Huschke ’21
placed third in geography. Also, Rakhi
Patel placed fifth in declamations;
Saumya Sao placed fifth in Greek
literature and third in vocabulary;
Sumer Sao placed second in history
of the empire; Richard Woodruff ’18
placed third in dramatic interpretation-
-poetry, and Amber Yang placed fourth
in derivatives and third in vocabulary.
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION: CLASS OF 2017(8) The National Merit Scholarship
Corporation recognized 21 juniors
(Class of 2017) as high scoring juniors
on the October 2015 PSAT/NMSQT.
They have met the requirements
to enter the 2017 National Merit
Scholarship Program. Congratulations
to Vikas Bommineni, Lauren Cameron,
Aliya Centner, Safia Centner, Martha
Clarke, Alexandra Feld, Kathleen
Garvey, Alexander Guguchev, Leah
Hardgrove, Margarita Ilagan, Michaela
Isaacs, Prianca Nagda, Rakhi Patel,
Varun Patel, Lee Place, Timothy
Rotermund, Emily Schenck, James
Toscano, Bradley Van Allen, Amber
Yang, and Selena Zhao.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY(9) Trinity Prep is proud to announce 63
middle school students were inducted
into the National Junior Honor Society.
To be eligible, students must have
earned a 3.5 GPA during their seventh
and/or eighth grade year.
HISPANIC SOCIETY OF FRIENDSHIPThe Spanish department inducted
19 new students into the Hispanic
Society of Friendship. The purpose is
to recognize the accomplishments of
middle school Spanish II students who
have demonstrated high achievement
in their Spanish studies. It also serves
as a platform to promote the continuity
of interest in Hispanic studies and
to promote friendship through
intercultural activities. In order to be
eligible for the society, students must
have a 3.5 cumulative GPA in all subject
areas. Congratulations to Lucy Albright,
Grace Beneke, Caroline Burns, Jessica
Celuch, John Demo, Taylor Ellis, Phoebe
Fowler, Kevin Garcia, Caitlin Hawley,
David Manning, Alexis Moore, Tulsi
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Patel, Benjamin Santiago, Ava Rothrock,
Jenessa Schwarz, Levon Tabirian,
Bhrajit Thakur, Samantha Warren, and
London Wharton.
STAMPS SCHOLARSHIP(10) Senior Julia Paoli is the winner
of a 2016 Stamps Scholarship to the
University of Florida. Students selected
for this prestigious award exemplify a
commitment to excellence, community
service, and public responsibility.
Scholars receive funding for eight
semesters at the University of Florida.
NATIONAL LATIN HONOR SOCIETY(11) Trinity Prep inducted 19 students
into the National Latin Honor Society,
which is sponsored by the National
Junior Classical League and offers a
special designation to students who
have demonstrated outstanding
academic achievement and citizenship
in Latin class. The selected students
are from Latin III, IV, and AP classes
and have achieved an “A” average for
the last three-quarters of school.
Congratulations to Joshua Dietrich,
Lindsey Greenwood, Leah Hardgrove,
Madeleine Myers, Zoe Myers-Bochner,
Ishan Perera, Roland Spillmann,
Richard Woodruff, Kaitlin Gasner,
Sarina Kothari, Rakhi Patel, Noopur
Ranganathan, Jordon Rupp, Sumer Sao,
Aspen Bombardo, Jade Daher, Kendall
Gasner, Saumya Sao, and Amber Yang.
AMERICAN COMPUTER SCIENCE LEAGUE (ACSL)(12) Every year, the Trinity Prep AV
Java and Honors C++ classes take part
in the American Computer Science
League (ACSL) and compete with teams
from across the United States. Ricky
Woodruff and Dominic Martinez were
presented Outstanding Achievement
Awards for their coding work.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS (13,14) Trinity Prep held it’s annual
community service awards ceremony
to recognize students who have gone
above and beyond in their community
service efforts. The Certificate of
Honor for Leadership in Community
Service is given to those students
who exhibit a long-term commitment
to a specific service organization and
consistently recognized achievement in
their endeavors. This year’s recipients
are Aliya Centner and Safia Centner for
Nemours Childrens Hospital; Kathleen
Garvey for St. Peter & Paul Catholic
Church; Sarah Hameer, Lia Jueng,
Cameron Qiao, and Amber Yang for the
Orlando Science Center; Kurt Loiseau
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for the Seminole County Library and
South Seminole Hospital; and Robert
Witten for Key Club and Families
in Transition.
The Community Service Award for
Outstanding Leadership is given to
those students who not only exhibit a
long-term and unfailing commitment
to a specific service organization,
but have also demonstrated strong
leadership skills and assumed more
responsibility as they grow in their
service commitment. These students
receive a plaque, and their names will
be inscribed on a perpetual plaque
located near the upper school office.
Congratulations to Saavan Patel and
Noopur Ranganathan (not pictured)
for receiving this award. Patel has
worked for Habitat for Humanity, and
Ranganathan helps with Great Kids
Explorer and the FUTURES Foundation.
NATIONAL MERIT SHOLARSHIPSeniors Varun Bhatia, Sylvia Choo,
Justin Graham and Saumya Sao were
selected as winners of the National
Merit $2,500 Scholarship.
NATIONAL FRENCH CONTEST: LE GRAND CONCOURSTrinity Prep French students
participated in the national French
contest known as Le Grand Concours.
Students that place in the 75th
percentile or higher are are recognized
with a medal. French IB: Carolina Jorro
’21 and Sabrina Salazar ’20 won silver
medals, and Marcelo Celi ’21 won a
bronze medal. French I: Caroline White
’16 and Valerie Kureya ’19 both won
bronze medals. French II: Samantha
Miller won a silver medal. French IIIA:
Valerie Trapp ’18 won a gold medal,
Caleigh Griffin ’19 won a silver medal,
and Connor MacInnis won a bronze
medal. In French IV Honors: William
Langdon ’19 won a gold medal, Julia
Paoli ’16 won a silver medal, and
sophomores Summer Heidish and
Jackson Debord won bronze medals.
Siblings Alissa Vuillier ’19 and Jonathan
Vuillier ’17 both won gold medals.
Lia Jueng won a bronze medal in the
five A category.
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ALUMNI BASEBALL GATHERINGCoach Denicole and Trinity Prep Baseball alums gathered for the Lake Highland vs. Trinity Prep baseball game on Friday, April 8.
The Saints came away with a 0-2 win over the Highlanders. It was a special evening as it was John Michael “Night” and Ben, John
Michael’s brother, threw out the first pitch.
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ELLE ANDERSON
University of Alabama
Crew
CORMAC BEGLEY
University of North Florida
Soccer
CHLOE CHEMTOB
Stanford University
Squash
CHAS COOK
California Polytechnic State University
Cross Country/Track
BLAKE GARFINKEL
Sewanee University
Basketball
KENDALL GASNER
Rhodes College
Swimming/Track
Collegiate AthleticCommitments
JARED HERRON
Florida State University
Baseball
DANIEL LEVITAN
Babson College
Tennis
WILL MILES
Florida State University
Basketball
JESSE MILLSON
University of Florida
Cross Country/Track
JOHN MICHAEL NIGHT
Mercer University
Lacrosse
GEORGE REUTER
University of Chicago
Swimming
TRINITY PREP’S CLASS OF 2016
CHRISTOPHER SCHUTTLER
Trine University
Football
JOSIE STARLING
Valdosta State University
Cheerleading
ROBYN STEENSTRA
Stetson University
Baseball
TRENT SUDDETH
Carnegie Mellon University
Basketball
GABE THOMAS
University of Richmond
Football
CAROLINE WHITE
Williams College
Swimming
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MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER(1) The Trinity Prep middle school boys
soccer team defeated Lake Highland
Prep to win the Greater Orlando
Athletic Conference championship.
GIRLS VARSITY WEIGHTLIFTING (2) Girls varsity weightlifting is only in
its fifth season, but the success the team
has garnered this year is impressive. For
the first time, the team took home the
district championship this year. They also
recently came in second at the regional
level, and one member qualified for the
state competition. Paige Kienle ’18 won
first place in the region in her weight
class and is guaranteed a spot at the state
championship on Feb. 5. Maddy Canal
’19, Adede Appah-Sampong ’19, and Ailsa
McFadyen-Mungall ’16 took the third
place finish in their own weight classes,
while Hayley Nash ’17, Ava Hickman ’19,
Sophia Cheros ’18, Michaela Isaacs ’17,
and Kerstin Heinrich ’16 placed second.
The girls weightlifting team also won the
FHSAA Academic Team Championship
for the 2nd year in a row.
BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL (3) The Trinity Prep boys varsity
basketball team won the Jim Clark
Classic in December 2015. The
team went to regionals where they
placed second.
For Class 4a Basketball, District 11,
Jasen West ’18 was named Boys
Basketball Player of the Year; Trent
Suddeth ’16 was named to the All
Academic Team; and Blake Garfinkel
’16 was named to the All Star Game. In
addition to these three players’ awards,
Coach Irwin Hudson was awarded the
Coach of the Year distinction.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS (4) Trinity Prep middle school boys tennis
team earned first place at Sanlando
Tennis center, winning the championship
for the Greater Orlando Athletic
Conference. During their entire season,
the team remained undefeated.
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RAWLINGS ALL-AMERICAN TEAM & ALL-REGIONAL TEAM (5) Each year, Rawlings Baseball and
Perfect Game name both a Rawlings-
Perfect Game Preseason All-American
Team and an All-Region Team. These
awards are given to honor the top senior
baseball athletes nationwide. Varsity
baseball player and senior Jared Herron
was awarded a High Honorable Mention
for All-American and named to the
Florida All-Region First Team. Herron
was recognized at both the national and
regional levels. Robyn Steenstra was
ranked at the regional level for the class
of 2016, and Slade Cecconi and Andrew
Roberts were recognized at the national
level for classes 2017, 2018, and 2019.
VARSITY BOYS TENNIS (6) The Trinity Prep boys varsity tennis
team beat out Windemere Prep to
clinch the regional championship. They
also placed first place in the district.
VARSITY GIRLS TENNIS (7) The girls varsity tennis team
competed in the district championship
competition. All lines in both singles
and doubles reached the finals with
the line one doubles team of Samantha
DiMaio and Lindsey Greenwood
winning. They placed second in
the district and went on to play
Windermere Prep in regionals. The
girls lost, but line one doubles team
of Lindsey Greenwood and Samantha
DiMaio played in the individual state
championship tournament.
BHN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Two Trinity Prep student-athletes,
Caroline White ’16 and Charles
Cook ’16, have been selected as the
Athlete of the Year in their respective
sports for the Bright House Sports
Network Breakfast of Champions.
Caroline White ’16 was chosen for
her outstanding performance in girls
swimming and diving. Charles Cook ’16
was selected because of his success in
boys cross country.
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LETTERMAN OF THE YEAR (8,9) The Letterman of the Year Award
is presented to both male and female
athletes who have earned the most
varsity letters in their high school
careers. There was a tie between
Meagan Johnson ’16 and Josie Starling
’16 as Female Lettermen of the Year; the
Male Letterman of the Year was Jesse
Millson ’16.
SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD (10,11) The Scholar-Athlete Award is
given to the athletes with the highest
GPAs. This year that award went to
Lillian Pope ’20 and Parker Jochum ’18.
U.S. ARMY SCHOLAR- ATHLETE AWARD (12) The U.S. Army Scholar-Athlete
Award was given to both Matt Callan
’16 and Cassie Veneziano ’16 for
exhibiting academic, athletic, and
extracurricular excellence.
GEORGE AUSTIN MEMORIAL AWARD(13) The George Austin Memorial Award
is given to a junior who has participated
in at least one varsity sport and who,
regardless of athletic accomplishments,
exhibits the qualities of sportsmanship,
interest, enthusiasm, spirit, and pride. This
year’s recipient was Taylor Kienle ’17.
TPS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (14,15) Nominated by their coaches and
voted on by administrators, faculty, and
staff, the Female Athlete of the Year was
Claire Callan ’16, and the Male Athlete of
the Year was Jared Herron ’16.
VARSITY TRACK TEAM The boys and girls Trinity Prep track
team attended the FHSSA track meet on
Thursday, April 26, and brought home
several victories. Boys track finished
second as a team, and girls track finished
in seventh place. The group consisting
of Patrick Salas ’17, Chas Cook ’16,
Trent Mandato ’17, and Jesse Millson
’16 swept the 3200 and advances to
the state meet. Jesse Millson ’16, Chas
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Cook ’16, and Trent Mandato ’17 will
advance to the state competition for
the 1600 meter event after finishing
second, third, and fourth at the regional
meet. Austin Campbell ’17 and Kendall
Gasner ’16 both finished second in their
300-meter hurdle races. Jarelis Cabrera
’16 also competed and won third in the
100-hurdle event. All three athletes
advanced to the state meet. The boys
4x8 runners finished fourth in the
regional tournament and advanced to
state. The teams also placed fifth in five
other events: girls 4x800, boys 4x100,
Gordon Ahl ’16 in the long jump, Alaina
Pisello in the 800, and Hayley Canal in
the 300 hurdles. Also, Josh Nemec ’18
finished 11th in the high jump, Cecilia
Arney ’20 finished 10th in the region in
high jump, and Leah Hardgrove finished
12th in discus.
SWIM & DIVE TEAM Eight TPS swimmers and divers were
named to the National Interscholastic
Swimming Coaches Association
Academic All-America list. There
were Kendall Gasner, Allice Park, Julia
Paoli, Caroline White, Lorenzo Guani,
Brandon McCulloh, Corey Myers, and
George Reuter.
Both TPS girls and boys swim and dive
teams achieved the Gold Status for
the National Interscholastic Swimming
Coaches Association of America
(NISCA) Scholar Team Award. Both
teams carried a 3.86 GPA.
BOYS GOLFBoys golf finished second at districts
and third at regionals. Two golfers
played in the state golf tournament,
Tim Rotermund and Joseph Pagdin.
GIRLS GOLF Girls golf finished third at districts and
played at regionals.
VARSITY SOCCER The boys varsity soccer team
won the FHSAA Academic
Team championship.
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SPRING FOOTBALL: TRINITY PREP VS. CYPRESS CREEK
UPCOMING 2016 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE:
AUG 19 – HOME – 7 P.M.
Pre-Season vs. Agape Christian
AUG 26 – AWAY – 7 P.M.
Week 1 at Calvary Christian
SEP 2 – HOME – 7 P.M.
Week 2 vs. Deltona H.S.
SEP 9 – AWAY – 7 P.M.
Week 3 at Episcopal
SEP 16 – HOME – 7 P.M.
Week 4 vs. Lakeland Christian
SEP 23Week 5 – Bye Week
SEP 30 – HOMECOMING – 7 P.M.
Week 6 vs. Father Lopez*
OCT 7 – AWAY – 7 P.M.
Week 7 at Carrollwood Day School
OCT 14 – HOME – 7 P.M.
Week 8 at The First Academy*
OCT 21 – AWAY – 7 P.M.
Week 9 at Orangewood Christian
OCT 28 – AWAY – 7 P.M.
Week 10 at Ocala Trinity Catholic*
NOV 4 – SENIOR NIGHT – 7 P.M.
Week 11 vs. Lake Highland Prep
*Denotes District Games
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On April 15, Brian Tolen ’90 and David Barquist ’75 were inducted into Trinity Prep’s Arts Hall of Fame. Mr. Tolen spent the day at his alma mater and spoke to several of the art and film classes.
BRIAN TOLEN ’90
Brian came to TPS during his
sophomore year when Whitney Wolf
was his art teacher. Having always
shown an interest in art, Brian took
casting classes at the Maitland Art
Center under Mr. Wolf, casting bronze
and aluminium. In 1989, Brian won
Best in Show at the Winter Park Art
Show, and the piece was later displayed
at the Orlando Museum of Art. After
graduating from Trinity Prep, he
attended Maryland Institute College of
Art. After he graduated, Brian went to
an art research and technology center in
Lancaster, Pennsylvania. There they cast
other artists’ works for them. “I turned
green from the bronze powder and my
sweat. Literally green. I quickly came to
my senses and figured out that I really
didn’t want to be a bronze caster.”
Currently, Brian is the art director
and superintendent at The Nassal
Company in Oviedo. The company
works in specialty construction of
themed environments, coordinating
with all the companies involved to
make the finished project. Brian
entered Nassal as a shop artist. “I rose
through the ranks quickly because I was
enthusiastic. I came early, stayed late,
and cleaned up after myself. I worked
harder than anyone else and I produced
better work.” Now Brian oversees work
at the job sites and is one of the highest
ranking supervisors in the company.
Brian is known for his background
art work on Journey to Atlantis at
Seaworld. He also created artwork
for Men in Black; Wanadu; Curse of
Darkastle in Williamsburg, Virginia;
Teibel’s Circus Museum in Sarasota;
and Candu in Columbia, South Carolina.
Brian also worked on many projects
for Universal Studios Theme Park,
including King Kong (Orlando), the
Adventures of Spiderman (Orlando and
Japan), Harry Potter and the Forbidden
Journey (Orlando), and Diagon Alley
(Orlando). Brian sculpted the skull on
the prow of the pirate ship that shoots
t-shirts at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
stadium, and he is also responsible
for the “sports sculptures” that adorn
the ESPN building in Los Angeles.
Brian’s favorite projects so far are the
Adventures of Spiderman and Harry
Potter and the Forbidden Journey, both
in Japan. “Those were my favorites
because I got to live in Japan for eleven
months during construction.”
DAVID BARQUIST ’75
David Barquist is the H. Richard
Dietrich Jr. curator of American
decorative arts at the Philadelphia
Museum of Art. He is world renowned
as an expert in decorative arts and
travels around the globe for lectures
and exhibits. Closer to home,
his expertise has been tapped to
support the White House, the State
Department, and other historic
collections of American artifacts.
After graduating from Trinity Prep as
salutatorian, David graduated magna
cum laude from Harvard and received
a master’s degree from the Winterthur
program in American Material Culture
at the University of Delaware, and a
doctorate in the history of art from Yale.
He is also president of the Decorative
Arts Society in New York. As a leading
curator at the Philadelphia Museum
of Art, David has pioneered the
integration of exhibits so that visitors
see fine arts and decorative arts on
display together.
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NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY (NAHS)(1) In January,13 new members were
inducted into the National Art Honor So-
ciety (NAHS), and 15 students renewed
their memberships for the current year.
FLORIDA STATE THESPIAN FESTIVAL(2) Thirty four Trinity Prep students
attended the Florida State Thespian
Festival in Tampa from March 16 to 19.
They attended classes and workshops
and participated in six different events:
large group musical, small group musi-
cal, solo musical, duet acting, ensemble
acting and costume design.
CHALK WALK(3-8) Amelia Petree was awarded
second place in the high school category
at Chalk the Walk held at The Master’s
Academy. Only three awards were given
out of 17 entries. Her piece is a portrait
of a woman partially submerged in the
water. The TPS students who partici-
pated were Kate Justin, Emma Meeks,
Natalie Hoeg, Michaela Isaacs, Victoria
Bleecker, and Rachel Sturn.
NATIONAL K-12 CERAMIC FOUNDATION EXHIBITION(9-10) Trinity Prep ceramics students
created four creative pieces that were
selected to be shown at the National
K-12 Ceramic Foundation Exhibition
annual juried art show. Only 154 pieces
were selected from across the country
to be shown in March in Kansas City,
Missouri. Alumnus Peter Hosbein ’15,
eighth grader Phoebe Fowler, and
senior Maria Camasmie will have their
work displayed alongside the work
of other art students from across
the nation.
WINTER PARK SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL(11) From Friday, March 18 to Sunday,
March 20, Trinity Prep students
participated in the Winter Park
Sidewalk Art Festival, many winning
awards and honorable mentions. Mrs.
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Ashcraft’s students Devina Naidu ’16,
Amelia Petree ’17, and Kate Justin ’18
all received an Honorable Mention. In
photography, Jessie White ’18 received
the Award of Distinction, Tedi Beemer
’16 won an Award of Merit, and Annie
Rang ’16 was awarded an Honorable
Mention. Art teacher Kimberly
Moreland-Garnett’s middle-school
student art was also recognized. Bennet
O’Connor ’21 received an Award of
Distinction, and Alexandria Lamar ’20
won an Honorable Mention.
THESPIAN TROUPETrinity Prep’s Thespian Troupe 1780
received 26 nominations for Applause
Awards from The Dr. Phillips Center
for the Performing Arts for the
production of “Into the Woods” and
seven nominations for the production
of “The Last Five Years.” The Applause
Awards celebrate excellence in high
school musical theater. “The Last Five
Years” was named Best Musical, and the
Outstanding Lead Performer awards
were given to both Maddie Walker ’16
and Tony Moreno ’17 for their work in
the winning musical. The Outstanding
Director award was given to Janine
Papin. In the show “Into the Woods,”
the Outstanding Lead Performer
award went to Tony Moreno ’17 and
honorable mention in performance
went to Demetri Crane ’16.
FLORIDA ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONFlorida Art Education Association
is dedicated to providing Florida art
educators the knowledge and tools
necessary to ensure the highest quality
instruction possible. Each year, Florida
art teachers submit student art, and
each piece is reviewed by trained
adjudicators who are required to use
a strict rubric when looking at each
piece that includes competency with
materials, creativity, risk-taking with
technique, and other essential art skills.
Out of nearly 1400 entries this year
from over 120 schools, Trinity Prep
won 58 awards.
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DANHOF SERIES CONCERT(12-14) On January 28, Trinity Prep’s bi-
ennial Danhof Series featured the Bach
Festival Society and the Trinity Prep
Choir performing Paul Moravec’s “Songs
of Love and War” in January 2016.
THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD(15) The Trinity Prep Drama Club
partner ed with the Jeremiah Project
to present their annual interactive
experience about the Underground
Railroad with the Boys and Girls Clubs
of Central Florida in February 2016.
HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES(16-18) Upper School students, under
the direction of Mrs. Donna Walker,
presented House of Blue Leaves in the
Freitag & Falk Theater in March 2016.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY(19-24) Trinity Prep Players presented
The Addams Family, directed by Mrs.
Janine Papin, in April and a group of
students will be reprising the show
for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in
Scotland in August.
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“EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU
--ARMED WITH THE EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCES THAT YOU WILL
ALL HAVE AT THIS GREAT SCHOOL
--IS CAPABLE OF EXTRAORDINARY
THINGS.”CHRISTOPHER R.
“CASEY” COOPER ’84
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can go to someone’s head. However,
Casey claims he is able to stay grounded
for two reasons: the first is his two
teenage sons, who “definitely don’t stand
up when I walk in the room, and they
definitely don’t laugh at my stupid jokes.”
The second reason is that he believes
“most adults, at their core, are basically
the same people that they were in high
school” because a person’s core values
are developed then.
Casey then shared a message with
the students in the audience. He stated,
“Each and every one of you--armed
with the education and experiences
that you will all have at this great
school--is capable of extraordinary
things.” Many people may think success
is attained through extraordinary
talents, or unbridled ambition, or even
just by having success handed to them.
However, Casey believes that most
success comes from doing a handful
of things well: striving to be honest
and trustworthy, balancing hard work
and fun, figuring out what they like to
do and where their talent lies, being
intellectually curious and socially adept,
and taking advantage of opportunities
that come along. “And one of the most
meaningful opportunities that all of
us have been provided is to attend
Trinity Prep.”
ALLISON COOPER ’12
In 1996, Trinity Prep established the Distinguished Alumni award to honor alumni who demonstrate the highest standards of excellence and achievement in service to either the school or the community. The school presents the award annually on the Friday of Celebration & Reunion Weekend.
The Honorable Christopher R. “Casey” Cooper ’84
Trinity Prep provides teachers and
coaches who care not only about giving
students a great education, but about
their development in an environment
where learning and achievement are
valued, recognized, and rewarded, and
where being smart and doing well in
school are assets, not liabilities. For
Casey, those teachers were Jay St. John,
Andy Denicole, and Bob McClure. At
Trinity Prep, there is room to explore
– intellectually, athletically, socially,
emotionally – without having to deal
with the obligations and responsibilities
of adult life. Casey said that “being a
Trinity Prep alumnus will be one of the
most important memberships that you
will have in your life. In addition to an
outstanding academic reputation, you
will have a wide network of lifelong
professional and social connections.”
Many of Trinity Prep’s alumni
have made a positive impact on the
school or the community. If you would
like to recognize someone who has
achieved the highest standards for
excellence and achievement, you
can submit a nomination through
the form provided on our website:
https://www.trinityprep.org/alumni.
The Honorable Christopher R. “Casey”
Cooper ’84 received a bachelor’s degree
in economics and political science
summa cum laude from Yale University
in 1988. He received a juris doctorate,
cum laude, in 1993, and was president of
the Stanford Law Review. He served as
a law clerk for the United States Court
of Appeals for the District of Columbia
from 1993 to 1994. From 1994 to 1996,
he was a special assistant to the Deputy
Attorney General in the Department
of Justice. He served as an associate at
Miller, Cassidy, Larroca & Lewin LLC
from 1996 until its merger with Baker
Botts LLP in 2001, serving as a partner
at the latter firm. Since February 2012,
he has been a partner at Covington &
Burling LLP. On Aug. 1, 2013, President
Obama nominated Cooper to serve on
the United States District Court for
the District of Columbia. On March 28,
2015, he received his commission as a
United States District Judge.
In his acceptance speech, Casey
discussed some of the duties of a
Federal District Court Judge and how
his position has changed the way people
treat him. Casey said, “They call me
’your honor,’ they stand up when I walk
into the courtroom, and they laugh at
my jokes.” It is easy to see how being in
a position of such power and respect
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FAMILY NIGHT(1) Kurt Nelson ‘86, Rebekah Mumby Petrelli ‘86, Bruce Harris ‘86 and Kareem Hariri ‘86.(2) Jay Portnoy, Julia Corey-Portnoy ‘76 and John Lilley ‘76(3) Ani Rodriguez-Newbern ‘01, Chris Maughan ‘99, Michelle Maughan, and Craig Maughan(4) Mr. Maughan leads a tour in the new Brokaw Hall(5) Bill Schmidt ‘76, Debi Schmidt, David Adair ‘76 and Brock Magruder ‘76(6) Frank Wright ‘89, Sherry Hay, and Stacey Wright
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LEGACY & ALL ALUMNI PARTIES(1) Members of the Class of 1996 celebrated their 20 year reunion.(2) Thomas Williams ‘06, Len Williams ‘74, Marilyn Mycoff Williams ‘74, and Liz Lowndes McIntosh ‘78(3) Members of the Class of 2006 celebrated their 10 year reunion. (4-6) Members of the Class of 1976 celebrated their 40 year reunion.
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ALUMNI TRIVIA NIGHTSaints and Highlanders gathered for a
night of networking and friendly trivia
competition. Trinity Prep alumni took
home the three-peat after their win
over Lake Highland alumni.
ALUMNI PARENT COFFEE A coffee was held at the Winter Park
Chamber of Commerce in March for
Alumni Parents to catch up and recon-
nect. The alumni parents who attended
has a wonderful time and are looking
forward to future events.
NASHVILLE REGIONAL EVENTOn February 17th, Trinity Prep alumni
gathered in Nashville to reconnect and
reminisce. Director of Alumni Relations
Kimberly Trammell was excited to host
the event while she was in town for
attending and presenting at the CASE
District III conference.
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SPRING NETWORKING SOCIALMembers of the Trinity family came together for an evening of networking at Park Social.
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GAINESVILLE REGIONAL EVENTMr. Garnett and Mrs. Kym Morland-
Garnett gathered with alums in
Gainesville at The Swamp in April.
The young alums enjoyed catching up
with some of their favorite teachers.
We know that Mr. Garnett was equally
as excited to see them and is looking
forward to the event in Gainesville
during the 2016-17 school year.
TAMPA REGIONAL EVENTAlumni in Tampa gathered at Ulele on
April 17th and enjoyed catching up
with each other as well as with Father
Brokaw. Father Brokaw brought the
1969 yearbook from Trinity Prep’s first
school year. Everyone enjoyed flipping
through the pages and seeing all the
familiar faces.
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DALLAS REGIONAL EVENTMembers of the Trinity family gathered in the Harlan Crow Library at the home of Kathy and Harlan Crow in Dallas for an event
to welcome Mr. Byron Lawson Jr. as Trinity Prep’s fifth head of school. Guests were able to tour the library and learn about its
impressive collection. Following dinner, Mr. Lawson spoke to the guests about his educational philosophies and the opportunities
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1971(1) PETER GOTTFRIED and his son,
Chris Gottfried ’00, at a San Francisco
Giants game in San Francisco.
1974WINIFRED HORNE YOUNGBLOOD
earned her Master of Public Health
from University of Montana in the
spring of 2016.
1975MIKE TOTH presented at the
Smithsonian in Washington D.C. early
this year. He and his team recently
uncovered the writings of a second-
century Greek physician. These writings
were hidden for years under an 11th
century Syrian hymnal text.
1978SCOTT DEAL, founder of Maverick
Boat Group, received the Dan
K. Richardson Entrepreneurship
Program’s 2016 Entrepreneur of
the Year Award by Indian River
State College (IRSC). The award was
established by the IRSC Foundation and
13 other founding members to promote
awareness and appreciation of the free
enterprise system.
1987(2) WENDY KASTEN CERILLI’S
Australian shepherd, Holster, won the
2016 Masters Agility Championship
contest at the Westminster Kennel
Club dog show in February. Wendy is
the head instructor at High Goal Farm
in Greenwich, New York.
1988/1989KATE JENNINGS ELISCU and MAX
ELISCU celebrated their 25th wedding
anniversary on May 25. They have four
children who have also attended or are
currently attending TPS: Jace ’14, Mimi
’15, Sylvie ’19, and Leo ’22.
1998/1999(3) MAJOR JP McCROAN ’99
and MAJOR MATT HORNER ’98,
classmates at the Air Force Academy,
reunited in May 2015.
2000(4) ERIN VERKLER MILLER and JEFF
MILLER welcomed Isaiah Paul Miller,
born at 3:48 p.m. on Feb. 17.
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ANGELA BLAKEY YOUNG graduated
on May 7 from the University of South
Alabama with a master’s degree in
nursing from the dual family nurse
practitioner and adult gerontological
acute care nurse practitioner program.
She will be sitting for boards in the
upcoming months and is currently
looking for a new job as a nurse
practitioner in the Orlando area.
2001(5) PAGE OELSCHIG RYAN and her
husband, Connor, welcomed Callie
Leland Ryan on Dec. 21, 2015.
(6) LAUREN HORNSBY
CARMICHAEL and Paul Fondo were
engaged on Dec. 24, 2015. Her son,
Chase, and his daughter, Savannah,
were involved in the proposal.
(7) SAIDA OMAROVA participated
in the Georgia Academy of Physicians’
Doctors’ Day at the state capitol in
Atlanta, where she met with various
state representatives from the Georgia
House and Senate to advocate for
various healthcare related bills,
including expansion of Medicare and
Medicaid and funding for residency
programs and education. Saida is a
member of the Georgia Academy of
Family Physicians.
2002HANNAH MCLEOD RENNO and
her husband, Markus, welcomed
Wilhelmina Elizabeth Renno on April
16. She is the smallest Renno, at 8 lb 2
oz., but she’s still long like her three big
(proud) brothers at 21.5”.
CARSON FENKEL recently completed
his general psychiatry residency and
fellowship in child and adolescent
psychiatry at Wake Forest University,
where he served as chief of both
programs. He now leads the behavioral
health and wellness integration team
for Cornerstone Healthcare, one of
the country’s top Accountable Care
Organizations. He lives in Winston-
Salem with his wife, Nicole, and two
sons, Liam (6) and Landon (3).
2003(8) ROB AND GENEVA BRUNDAGE
WILLIAMS welcomed Augusta Barrett
Williams on Oct. 19, 2015, in Seattle.
Augusta joins big siblings Hattie
and Thatcher.
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JENNIFER RENNER WHITTEN
exhibited “Negative Space” at the
Nicholas Project in Melbourne,
Australia earlier this year.
2004NATALIE BOS wrote a piece for
RobbReport.com on the “10 Designers
to Add to Your Jewelry Collection.”
2005EDDIE GUTIERREZ was cast as
Nibbles in “West Side Story” at the
Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing
Arts Center in Long Beach, California
in February
ALAN HELM is attending test pilot
school for the U.S. Navy. He received
one of only two coveted spots for the
year. He will be testing everything from
F-18 jets with new high tech capabilities
to helicopters to prop planes from
the 1930s.
2006(9) CHRIS MA married Karen Wu
in May 2016. They met in college at
Emory University. She got her master’s
degree in public health at Emory and is
now a third year veterinary medicine
student at the University of Georgia
College of Veterinary Medicine.
(10) ANNA LILLEY STRASSHOFER
graduated with her MBA in April from
Rollins College’s Crummer School
of Business.
2007(11) REBECCA HO and JOSEPH
KORMAN were married on November
28, 2015, at The White Room in St.
Augustine. Rebecca and Joseph now
live in Orlando. Rebecca is a physician’s
assistant in head and neck surgery, and
Joseph is a senior business analyst with
Optum Health Group.
Pictured from left to right:1st row: Lisa Rene Fasset ’08, Pinky Hostetter ’07, Caroline Ryan ’07, Elizabeth Ho Todd ’01, Rebecca Ho Korman, Shaila Bahl ’07, Patrick Hughes ’072nd row: Will Matthews ’07, Palmer Linscott ’07, Thomas Rutledge, Joseph Korman
(12) STEPHANIE WELLS
SHACKELFORD and JOHN
SHACKELFORD welcomed their son
Grant Hamilton Shackelford into the
world on Dec. 3.
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AMANDA LAMOTTE returned to
campus in February to teach a master
class in theater. She is currently
appearing in “Matilda” on Broadway.
(13) ALLISON BROWN and Sean
Griffin were married in February by
Monsieur Le Guilloux.
(14,15) RYAN CONRAD married Nikki
Sarra on Jan. 15, 2016, at the Cypress
Grove Estate in Orlando. Dean Rhoads,
Ryan’s uncle, officiated at the wedding.
(15) From left to right: James (Jimmy) Sheafer (’07), Alex Pilnick (’07), Aaron Pilnick (’09), Ryan Conrad (’07), and Chris Briggs (’07; best man). Also included are Derrick Hopkins and Aldrin Pineda, not TPS alumni.
2008(16) CHRIS SULLIVAN married Leanne
Wiggin. Chris is the son of Trinity Prep’s
social studies teacher Sonia Sullivan
Clifton, and Leanne was a long-term sub
last year for Mrs. Butrimas.
ALEXIS HERMOSA was named to the
Colombian National Soccer Team pool.
(17) NISHA THAPER received her
master’s degree in public health
policy and management from Emory
University in 2015 and is currently
pursuing her master’s degree in
business focusing on health sector
management at Boston University.
ADRIAN DAVILA was hired as the
interim varsity boys basketball coach at
Trinity Preparatory School.
2009Vitae Industries co-founders JEANINE
SINANAN-SINGH and DANIEL
DeCICCIO won a state innovation
grant and will partner with Brown
University’s Medical Science and
Engineering School on bio-medical
research and development.
(18) ADAM CELLINI covered a Pirates
spring training game for ABC 7 when he
saw a familiar face in the lineup: MAX
MOROFF ’12
RICKY STRAKER is a third-year
medical student at The University of
Miami and was recently inducted into
the Gold Humanism Honor Society and
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor
Society. Students inducted during their
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top 10% of their class.
(19) BRENDON DE SOUZA and
EDDIE RODRIGUEZ were inducted
into Stetson University College of Law’s
prestigious Law Review.
(20) BRIANNE DE SOUZA and
RICHARD STRAKER III were inducted
into the University of Miami Miller
School of Medicine’s Gold Humanism
Honor Society.
2010(21) DENÉE BENTON was cast as
Natasha in American Repertory
Theater’s newly re-imagined production
of Dave Malloy’s electropop opera,
“Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of
1812” in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
After her performance as Natasha in
this show, she was cast for the same role
alongside Josh Groban for the Broadway
debut of the musical in November at the
Imperial Theatre. She has also joined
the second season cast of Lifetime’s hit
“UnREAL” as a series regular.
MARIO HICKS returned to Trinity Prep
to speak to Mr. Mazza’s Sports Media
class. Mario is an operations assistant
with the Orlando Magic.
TREVOR BROWN and KELSEY
FULLER were married on May 28 in
Savannah, Georgia.
(22) YSABEL ILAGAN and Lee Ying
were engaged on Nov. 25, 2015. She
graduated from Yale University in 2014
and is currently a first-year student
at the University of California/San
Francisco medical school. Ysabel and
Lee met about four years ago while she
was an undergrad at Yale. They will be
married in New Haven, Connecticut on
July 22, 2016, at the St. Thomas More
Catholic Chapel at Yale.
(23) CHELSI WOODRUFF was the
first woman to cross the finish line at
The Greenville NewsRun Downtown
5K in January. Woodruff’s time of
17:41 was 10 seconds ahead of her
nearest competitor.
2011In January, LEXI LANGS played Avery
in Zoetic Stage’s “Rapture, Blister, Burn”
at the Arsht Center in Miami.
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MEGAN COURNOYER starred in the
debut commercial for the Samsung
Galaxy S7 Edge, aired during the Oscars.
She also had a lead role in the Official
SAT Practice commercial in April.
SMITI MOHAN is now working
at Ernst & Young as a financial
services consultant.
(23,24) Second Lieutenant
VIRGINIA THOMAS graduated from
Northeastern University on May
5, 2016, as a distinguished military
graduate, ranking in the top 20% of
Army ROTC graduates nationwide.
She has been assigned to the Medical
Service Corps and will serve as a
medical services officer with the Eighth
United States Army in the Republic of
Korea after training. Pictured, Virginia
receives her first salute as a second
lieutenant from her father, Steve
Thomas. Maddie Seymour ’11 and
Hannah Martin ’11 were able to attend
the officer commissioning ceremony at
Faneuil Hall.
2012CATHERINE GALLETTI and the Notre
Dame 400 free-relay team took first
place at the Shamrock Invitational, with
their 3:20.29 showing. This time broke
the previous pool record of 3:21.16 set
back in 2013 when Cat was a freshman
on the team.
(25) DYLAN DAVIS and JEN WHITE
were married on June 11, 2016. Jen
graduated in 2015 from Northwestern
University, and Dylan graduated in
2016 from VMI. Jen is an editorial,
graphic, and web designer. In the fall,
they will be moving to Alabama, where
Dylan will attend 18 months of flight
school for the Army.
RILEY SUTER will be opening in the
off-broadway show “Wilderness” in
October, followed by a national tour.
LAUREN LUGASI graduated from
Florida State University in December
2016 and was hired by the Arlington
County (Virginia) police department as
a police officer.
HANK LEBIODA earned the Atlantic
Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the
Year honor. Hank began his Florida
State University career with ACC
Freshman of the Year honors in 2013.
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He has been named a semifinalist for
the Jack Nicklaus National Player of
the Year Award, named to the Ben
Hogan Award Watch List, and was in
the running to participate at the 2016
Arnold Palmer Cup for the United
States. Hank will attempt to earn his
pro card, but first he will play on the
Mackenzie Tour, part of the PGA Tour
in Canada.
(26) RACHEL COHN and the second-
ranked Boston University women’s
lightweight rowing team defeated
crews from Harvard, Princeton,
Wisconsin, and Georgetown to capture
the 42nd annual Eastern Sprints
Championship on Sunday. The title was
the first Eastern Sprints title for the
lightweight rowing program in just its
fourth year of existence.
HARRY PHAM is currently attending
North Carolina State University, where
he is pursuing his master’s degree in
mechanical engineering.
COLIN COOK graduated from the
Kelley School of Business at Indiana
University and will be working for
Texas Instruments in Dallas.
2013Correction - ANGELA HOSBEIN
was elected President of Chi Omega
sorority at Northwestern University.
She will be spending this summer
interning with Siemens AG in
Bocholt, Germany.
(27) ERIN SOLE graduated magna
cum laude from Clemson University
and the Calhoun Honors College with
a baccalaureate degree in Animal
and Veterinary Sciences. She will be
attending the University of Florida
College of Veterinary Medicine.
(28) DANIEL SALAS placed fourth
in the Men’s 10,000 meter race at
the Ivy League Heptagonal Track and
Field Championships. His time of 29
minutes and 43 seconds qualified him
to compete at the NCAA Division 1
Nationals Eastern Preliminary Meet,
held May 26 to 18 at the University of
North Florida in Jacksonville.
KYLE CAVANAUGH was recognized
by the Florida College System Activities
Association, named to the 16-member
first-team all-state baseball squad.
He was already voted first-team All-
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Panhandle Conference (PC) by league
coaches and made the cut for the PC’s
Top Ten Players. In addition, it was
announced that Cavanaugh also earned
a spot on the National Junior College
Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Division
I All-Gulf District team, comprised of
12 players from the Florida College
System’s Activities Association’s first-
team all-state selections. Cavanaugh is
now in contention for NJCAA All-
America honors
ARUSHI THAPER graduated summa
cum laude from Florida Atlantic
University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors
College and will be attending Florida
Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt
College of Medicine in the fall.
2014(29) SAI KUMAR, PARKER PLACE, and
MICHAEL WARTSKI ’15 reunited at the
Army-Navy game in December 2015.
VICTORIA CHAN won both diving
events for the Big Red, capturing the
three-meter (272.55) and the one-
meter (265.34) in Cornell’s meet
versus Colgate in January.
(30) BILLY COOKE and the Coastal
Carolina Chanticleers baseball team
advanced to the College World Series
for the first time in the program’s history.
KANIKA MOHAN is a sophomore at
the University of Pennsylvania, studying
biomedical engineering.
FRANCESCO TASSI, a double major
in International Economics and Peace
Studies at the University of Notre Dame,
received a Break Travel and Research
Grant for sophomores and juniors
to travel to Germany to investigate
Bavaria’s regional government
registration and allocation centers, labor
agencies and work-study programs,
shelters, and grassroots integration
programs for asylum seekers.
(31) BRITT SHORTLE and the Goucher
College men’s tennis team are 2015-16
NCAA Landmark Conference Division III
champions. First time in Goucher history!
2015KIKO ILAGAN performed in the “The
Resurrectionist” during the Original
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Winter One-Acts 2016, presented
by the Rams Head group at Stanford
University. He is working to pursue a
degree in bioengineering.
(32) RYAN OLENEK and the Ole Miss
Rebels baseball team made it to the
post-season regional tournament.
(33) MADDY DIETRICH studied in
Dakar, Senegal this past year as part
of Princeton University’s Bridge
Year Program.
2016JULIA PAOLI is studying abroad in
Mérida, Mexico for five weeks this
summer with her fellow University of
Florida Lombardi and Stamps Scholars.
She will be living with a host family
and taking classes (Spanish, Tropical
Ecology, and Culture of the Region)
with UF professors while there.
(34) TONY MORENO received the
National High School Musical Theatre
Awards nomination (also known as
the Jimmy Awards) at the Dr. Phillips
Center for the Performing Arts’ 2016
Applause Awards. He will head to
New York City later in June for a few
days of workshops and classes before
performing in the national Jimmy
Awards ceremony. Moreno also took
home two outstanding lead performer
awards for his leading roles earlier this
year in Trinity Prep’s “Into the Woods”
and “The Last Five Years.”
MADELINE WALKER won a $1,000
scholarship and The Spirit of the
Applause Awards award at the Dr.
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts’
2016 Applause Awards. This honor is
voted on by the other applause award
winning students and is given to the
person who most embodies the spirit
of theater and celebrates everyone’s
accomplishments. Walker also received
the outstanding lead performer award
for her work in “The Last Five Years.”
DEMETRI CRANE earned an honorable
mention in performance for his role
in “Into the Woods” at the Dr. Phillips
Center for the Performing Arts’ 2016
Applause Awards.
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FACULTY NEWS(1) Head varsity baseball coach
TREVOR BERRYHILL and his wife,
Kristi, welcomed their second child,
Cannon Scott Berryhill, on Feb. 8.
(2) Current Athletic Director STEVE
BLUTH was named as the next head
coach for the girls basketball team.
BRANDON BURMEISTER, a
history teacher at TPS and alumnus,
just finished his master’s degree at
University of Central Florida.
Trinity Prep fine arts teacher DAWN
FERGUSON has been named the
Potter’s Council Advisory Board
Chair Elect. The Potter’s Council is an
international organization focused on
educating and meeting the needs of
studio potters and ceramic artists by
encouraging knowledge exchange and
professional enhancement. The council
is composed of bright individuals who
have a passion for pottery, who care
about education, and who strive to
continue making the art of pottery
accessible to anyone interested. “I’ll
serve one year as chair elect, one year
as board chair, and then one more year
as past chair,” says Ferguson. “It is an
honor to be selected by my peers!”
SHANA HEINRICY earned an
Advanced Social Media Strategy
Certificate from Syracuse University.
She also presented at two conferences
regarding school website best practices.
DENISE MUSSELWHITE, director of
technology, represented the school
at the Sparkplaces Conference in the
innovative city of San Francisco. The
conference was a two-day dynamic
design expedition that focused on
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allowing participants the opportunity
to explore contemporary educational
spaces and their effect on student
learning. Musselwhite has also been
invited to participate in the NAIS
AC16 Innovation Day, an invitation-only
event exploring innovation in learning
and teaching.
(3) JENNIFER OWEN married Hugh
Hencken on May 28.
RYLAN SMITH is now a Nationally
Certified Counselor and a Nationally
Certified School Counselor.
Director of Alumni Relations
KIMBERLY TRAMMELL presented
at the CASE District III Conference in
Nashville, Tennessee on the topic of
Alumni: Small Shop, Social Media—
No Problem!
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school’s early years. Her son, Warren,
taught music at Trinity Prep from 1972
to 1978. He shared with us that if they
“ever wanted to get a smile on her face,
all we had to do was bring up Trinity
Prep and Canon Hay.”
RYAN TYLER HURST ’04 AlumnusSeptember 14, 1985 - February 05, 2016
Ryan passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.
He enjoyed fishing, snowboarding, roller
hockey, boy scouting, the beach, and
playing the guitar. He is survived by his
parents, Larry and Nancy Hurst, his sister
Casey Hurst Seltzer ’06 and her husband,
Dustin, and his uncle, James Koukalik.
LOIS PECK MITCHELL Former EmployeeJanuary 19, 1925 - February 10, 2016
Lois worked at Trinity Prep as a foreign
language teacher during the early 80s
and was the mother of James Mitchell
’80. She is survived by John, her husband
of 67 years, and her four children.
VALERIE GRAMKOW TILLERY ’74AlumnaMarch 16, 1956 - May 21, 2016
Valerie passed away on May 21 at
Halifax Health Hospice in Edgewater,
FL. She attended the Ringling School
of Art and worked as an artist and
illustrator. She is the sister of Cathy
Gramkow Swain ’75 and former Trinity
Prep student, Doug Gramkow.
DAVID WEIGHTMAN ’83 Alumnus June 27, 1965 - March 30, 2016
David is survived by his parents,
Everett and Carol and his siblings Brian
Weightman ’85 and Rachael Weightman
’88. He is a graduate of Shepherd College
in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. David
was a competitive swimmer with Winter
Park Blue Dolphins and the Shepherd
College swim team. He spent most of his
life in the restaurant business as a culinary
chef. He continued to enjoy swimming
and bicycling. He loved life, family, and the
outdoors and was devoted to animals.
CHRISTOPHER BURNS ’08 AlumnusMay 16, 1990 - March 19, 2016
He is survived by his parents, Janet and
Ronald, and his siblings Carly Burns
’08, Corey Burns ’13, CJ Burns ’17,
and Caroline Burns ’20. He was a Boy
Scouts of America Eagle Scout and avid
swimmer. He followed dreams of working
in hospitality at Boston’s Fish House,
Benihana, and the University Center
Club at Florida State University. Chris
enjoyed cooking and gardening. He was
a great cook! He will be loved and missed
by many.
JEAN DICKSON Former EmployeeDecember 18, 2015
Lois (Jean) Dickson died peacefully on
Dec. 18, 2015, in a nursing home in
Wake Forest, North Carolina, following
a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jean worked at Trinity Prep as the
administrative assistant to Headmaster
Canon Hay for many years during the
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