BMC Alumni Mag Winter_Spring 2020 WEB

MOORE

THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS OF BISHOP MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL WINTER 2020

MOORE THE FUTURE IS HERE

Magazine is published PRESIDENT DOYLE & PRINCIPAL BROGAN
bi-annually by the Bishop Moore
Catholic Advancement Office. The start of a new decade, 2020, was very exciting for Bishop Moore Catholic.
We are moving forward with the next phase of our Master Plan. The first venture of this
MARVIN SNYDER vision will include a new band building and a multi-purpose facility called The Moore
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Center for Excellence.

GENEVIEVE FABLE, P’17 It has been 12 years since Bishop Moore entered into a capital campaign and
CREATIVE DIRECTOR construction project. Beginning in 2002, with a multi-year roll out, the track,
locker rooms, concession stand, home bleachers, turf, field, and cheer and
SARAH LUTER wrestling buildings were constructed. It has been18 years since we completed
COPY EDITOR the Administrative building and gymnasium that included additional classroom
instruction space. The Moore Center will provide us with the necessary spaces
CONTRIBUTORS : we need as the demand for Catholic education increases.
KELLY BERT ‘96, P’22
MICHAEL GERHART P’18 Though the construction of new buildings takes our time and focus, we have not lost
ALVIDA GROOM P’20, ‘22 sight of our mission; to develop well rounded students who are growing in academics,
MATT HEDRICK P’21, ‘23 spirituality, integrity, community involvement, athletics and cultural appreciation.
JESSICA HUBBARD
AMANDA LIVERMORE If you have not been on campus in a while, we invite you to come back for a tour.
SARAH LUTER We would love to show you the plans for the new buildings and visit the future site.
TONY MEHLICH ‘03 You are part of the Bishop Moore Catholic family and we know that you share in the
ANDREA NAVARRO hopes and dreams we have for the future of our beloved school.
LUKE PETERSON ‘96

HELEN CHWALISZ
(AND YEARBOOK STAFF)

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Virtus et Scientia

THE MOORE CENTER

FOR EXCELLENCE

Bishop Moore Catholic’s campus footprint will be changing
over the next year to accommodate for the growth of the
school and provide enhancements necessary to serve
our student body. A 5,000 square foot band building
and a 27,000 square foot two story building called
the Moore Center for Excellence will be erected in
spaces neighboring the stadiums.

The current band room is located within ear shot of the
administrative building and the art wing. This space has
served us well, but the new band space will allow our
band students the space needed to practice and will
place them within a few feet of the field; providing our
marching band close proximity to where they will
perform.

The Moore Center for Excellence will provide seven
additional classrooms, a weight room, alumni event
space with a balcony overlooking the fields, a
merchandise store, locker rooms, and a multi-purpose
space that can be used for retreats.

The ceremonial groundbreaking took place on January
27, 2020, appropriately on the opening of Catholic
Schools Week. The morning began with a school Mass
celebrated by Bishop John Noonan and concelebrated
by 8 local pastors. The groundbreaking held at the future
site of the building was attended by diocesan officials,
donors, parents, students, and those involved in the
design process.

The Moore Center initiative affords donors an attractive
range of prominent and meaningful opportunities to
link their name, or the name of a family member or
honored friend, in perpetuity with the life and work of
Bishop Moore Catholic.

Naming and recognition opportunities to
support the Moore Center are still available.
These opportunities include:

The Moore Center $1,000,000 1 available

Strength & Conditioning Center $500,000 1 available

Lobby $150,000 1 available

Classroom/Team Room $100,000 2 available

Entrance Patio $100,000 1 available

SPECIAL
THANKS…

TO ALL OF THE DONORS
WHO HAVE MADE THE BUILDING OF
THE MOORE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

A REALITY.

$250,000 and above Mr. Mark and Mrs. Susan Gentry Mr. Matt and Mrs. Jennifer Hedrick
Bert Family Mr. Larry and Mrs. Liz Lanpher Mr. Corky and Mrs. Barbara Howland
Orosz Family Foundation Mr. C. Rich and Mrs. Marcy Newsome Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Isabel Knipe
Mr. Brian and Mrs. Heather Poling Mr. Robert and Mrs. Christine Lipscomb
$100, 000 and above Mr. Matt and Mrs. Stacey Sullivan Mr. Jason and Mrs. Amanda Livermore
Anonymous Mr. Michael and Mrs. Karen Malatesta
Mr. Waymon and Mrs. Frances Armstrong $10,000 and above Dr. Elias and Mrs. Christen Mavrofrides
Mrs. Cathy McCaw Engelman Mr. Mark and Mrs. Anne Allen Mr. Todd and Mrs. Shelly Morgan
In Memory of Monsignor Caverly Anonymous Mr. Matt and Dr. Leslie Pineda
Mr. Paul and Mrs. Beverly Perreault Dr. Juan Pablo Arnoletti and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Parish Dr. Analia Castiglioni St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Mr. John and Mrs. Barbara Taggart Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Maureen Branham St. James Cathedral
The Tarantino Family BSN Sports Mr. Marvin and Mrs. Denise Snyder
Mr. Victor and Mrs. Jacquelynn Zollo Condev Corporation of Florida Mr. John and Mrs. Marta Sweeney
Darden Restaurants Foundation
$50,000 and above Mr. Pete and Mrs. Lynn DiPasqua $999 and below
Mr. Dan and Mrs. Betty Adams Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Diane Doyle Mr. Randy Means and Mrs. Carol Brinati
Mr. Gene and Mrs. Jeanette Apelado Mr. Jim and Mrs. Jennifer Etscorn Class of 1989
Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Julie Burrow Kiefer Charitable Foundation Class of 1999
Catholic Youth Sports Mr. Jay and Mrs. Dawn Kiefer Mr. Michael and Mrs. Erin Gerhart
The Chandler Family Dr. Douglas and Mrs. Jennifer Lieb Mr. Matt and Mrs. Deni Gorden
Mr. Dennis and Mrs. Stacey DeCarlo Mr. Steve and Mrs. Teresa MacEachern Mr. John and Mrs. Mindy Hooper
(in memory of Whitney Lee DeCarlo ’03) Mr. Tom and Mrs. Shannon McAleavey Mrs. Kimberly Langlais
Dr. Richard and Mrs. Becky Dunn Mr. Ken and Mrs. Tracey Peppler Mr. Clay and Mrs. Sarah Luter
Mr. Mike and Mrs. Kellye Hug Mr. Todd and Mrs. Lisa South Mr. Tim and Dr. Kathy Kiley
Mr. John and Mrs. Martha Jennings Mr. Robert and Mrs. Kimberlee Strong Mrs. Lisa Patten
Sen. Mel and Mrs. Kitty Martinez Mr. Timothy Phan
Mr. Pete and Mrs. Jennifer Newsome $5,000 and above Ms Pennisu Richardson
Mr. Doug and Mrs. Debbie Rosmarin Anonymous Mr. Chris and Mrs. Carolyn Rotermund
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church Mr. Michael and Mrs. Grey Binford Mr. Rick and Mrs. Mary Weiss
St. Stephen Catholic Church Dr. Breck and Mrs. Lauren Brewer
Skinner Strong Foundation Dr. Chris and Dr. Nicole Buddendorff
Mr. Ernie and Mrs. Mary Wilding Mr. Robert and Mrs. Barbie Dellecker
Fr. Ralph DuWell
$25,000 and above Mr. Larry and Mrs. Pat Kelly
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Mr. Michael and Mrs. Teresa Davis $1000 and above
Dr. Will and Mrs. Jeanie Dunn Mr. Michael and Mrs. Jennifer Bostedo
Mr. Helmuth and Mrs. Paula Eidel Mr. Martin and Mrs. Pamela Buckley
Mr. Jimmy and Mrs. Nikki Ferrell Mr. John and Mrs. Amber Burt
Mr. James and Mrs. Marylouise Fitzgibbon Class of 1967
Mr. William Froehlich, Sr. and Mrs. Susan Kiffe Class of 1969
Mr. Chris and Mrs. Caroline Gardner Class of 1979

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
PAUL PERREAULT

Since graduating from Bishop Moore Catholic in 1975, Paul Perreault has been
leading the way in bringing life-saving medicines to people all over the world.

He currently serves as the CEO and Managing Director of CSL Limited,
headquarted in Melbourne, Australia. CSL is the fifth largest biotech
company and second largest supplier of influenza vaccines in the
world, researching, developing and supplying medicines for rare
diseases to over 60 countries.

This past October, Paul was recognized by the Harvard Business
Review (HBR) as one of the Top 100 Best Performing CEOs

in the World 2019. The HBR uses a rankings metric based on
financial performance as well as environmental, social, and
governance ratings over the entirety of the CEOs tenure.

“This recognition speaks volumes about the commitment our people
have for delivering on our promise to support patients with rare and
serious diseases and to protect public health around the world,”
Perreault said.

During Paul’s tenure, CSL has also been recognized by Forbes as one
of the Top 50 Employers in World and by Thomas Reuters as one of
the Top 100 Companies in Global Diversity. Recently, Penn State University
also named CSL as their Corporate Partner of the Year.

In addition to being a supporter of global healthcare, Paul and
his wife Beverly have been avid supporters of BMC.
The family foundation served as the presenting sponsor
for the inaugural Legacy Gala in 2014. They
also have established the Perreault Family
Endowment to financially assist BMC alumni
who wish to further their Catholic vocations
and education through religious studies.
And most recently, the family has generously
committed to a lead gift for the Moore
Center for Excellence.

When asked what BMC means to him
and his family, Paul replied, “The faith-
based values and superb education that
BMC provides to the students and alumni,
and the lasting example that this has on
future generations is amazing. In addition,
the lasting friendships that we fostered from
our days at BMC remain to this day.”

DEVOTED FACULTY

Since its inception in 1954, BMC has been blessed 25+
with devoted faculty, staff, and administrators.
For many, this became their second home. Matt Hedrick
Larry Mullan
In total, 54 employees have worked Earlene Mohr
at BMC for over 15 years. Today when Maria Boudet (Solana)
Kathy Goshen
the average tenure of an employee is 4.3 years Rosa Prieto
(according to the US Department of Labor), Vince Balaguer
it is truly astounding that so many have chosen Jean Thanski
to remain a part of the Hornet family. Robert Thanski

We asked a few of BMC’s teaching legends
to share some thoughts with us.

20+ Barb Barati
Scott Brogan
Anita Gros
Mike Malatesta
David Manchon
Vivian McCann
Paula Steadman
Jack Ubbink

John Timmes Sherrie Alderman · Jamie Barker
Lisa Brogan · Luisa Buck
Religion 1978-88, 1990 - Present Frank Casillo · Jenn Connell
Sharon Dearman · Mike Geelan · Lorena Herbst
I love my faith and I love sharing it Julio Irizarry · Sue Jackson · Randy Jessee
with my students. The students are Sr. Ambrose Kilderry · Bianca Love
why I get up every morning and Marie Marion · Angelo Massaro
come in. I truly believe God has led Paul O’Grady · Rob McCall
me to this ministry. I have a number Maria Scarabino
of Benedictine charisms of which Bill Shade
“stability” is very strong, so I find Clarence Stearns
it important to commit myself to a Jeany Vasquez
community and give my best for that
community. BMC is special because 15+
of the opportunity it affords all of us
to take, what in the secular world is
considered a “job”, and make it a
ministry where we can bring in our
Catholic faith and share it with
each other, while continuing to
grow ourselves.

Winnie Cook

Math 1979 - Present

I don’t have one but I do have

four women that have shaped

30+ me into the teacher I am today.
Sue Browne (God rest her soul)
Linda Harvey was my mentor -- especially my
first years of teaching. I could

Larry Kelly always count on her for sound
Phil Richart advice and support. She taught at
Peg Rose BMC for 35 years. Susan Stanko
Norma Coto was my inspiration. She was a brilliant teacher who commanded her
classroom. Her students had great respect for her. I always said

Maria DeLose (Hammonds) that if you looked up teacher in a dictionary, Susan Stanko’s picture
Jacqueline Ford would be there. She taught at BMC for just over 40 years.

Mary Spinelli Earlene Mohr was my spiritual advisor. She was my Angel sent to
Joan Wheeler me to witness true and sincere devotion to the Catholic Faith.

She saw the good in everything and always helped me see

that good as well. She taught at BMC for over 25 years.

Maria Delose was my commandant and friend.

Together we would talk, laugh and vent.

Maria pushed her students to be the best they could

by demanding nothing but the best from them.

She taught at BMC for 30 years. I miss these

women when I come to work now but I

Kathy Lavery hear their advice and encouragement
Sue Browne everyday as I face my students.
Bruce Saulpaugh
35+

John Timmes

Winnie Cook Bruce Saulpaugh
Sue Stanko
English 1977-2013
40+ Names in bold are currently on staff
I stayed at Bishop Moore for
36 years because I was allowed to
teach the way I wanted and had the
genuine feeling that I was making a
difference. BMC was a real community
(still is),not just an institution. I honestly

loved my time there and made
many lifelong friends.

JOURNALISMFINE artsTHE BMC CHOIR

continues to excel at its craft. Junior Kaitlyn P. was selected to
represent the school at the 2020 All-State Choir in Tampa
after undergoing rigorous auditions. The entire choir performed
at St. James Cathedral as preparation for the state music
competition. And...the choir was once again selected to
perform in the Candlelight vigil at Epcot on December 22nd
with Steven Curtis Chapman as the narrator.

The 2019 volume 65 Moore Memories yearbook Be Heard was a huge success. The
journalism class met every deadline and successfully distributed over 1,000 yearbooks to
the student body. For their efforts, they received the following recognition:

Columbia Scholastic Press Association: Gold Medalist with 926 points out of 1000
possible. Received All-Columbian Honors for the Reference section.

National Scholastic Press Association: First Class rating with 449 points out of 500
possible. Received marks of distinction in Essentials, Writing & Editing, and Photography.

The Herff Jones 2020 “best-of” publication, Portfolio: Cover and Athletic Endsheet
were featured.

The art department participated in the 43rd Maitland Rotary Art Show on November
10th and received several awards. Additionally, our students displayed their creative
genius at the annual Larry Kelly Winter Art Exhibit on December 4th.

BISHOP MOORE THEATRE COMPANY

The drama students have put together quite the season for the viewing
pleasure of the BMC community. In the fall, the fairy tales of the Brothers
Grimm were turned on their heads in this fast-paced, rollicking ride as two
narrators and several actors attempted
to combine all 209 stories ranging
from classics like Snow White,
Cinderella, and Hansel and Gretel,
to more bizarre, obscure stories like
The Devil's Grandmother and
The Girl Without Hands -
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon.

In the Spring, the thespians will be performing their rendition of THE MUSICAL
FOOTLOOSE. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small
farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new APRIL1ST, 2ND, 3RD & 4TH
high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, includ- AT 7 PM
ing a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined
to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his HEIDRICH DOME
own home. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son
he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while
guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

&BLACK GOLD BRIGADE
The Black & Gold Brigade have had a very productive start to the 2019 school year
and continue their success as they march into 2020.

Our Band participated in two FMBC
Marching Band competitions, The
Colonial Invitational and The University
Classic, and came home with first
place trophies in both.

The Brigade marched in the Veterans
Day Parade in Downtown Orlando
and represented BMC in the Winter
Park Christmas Parade as they joyfully
escorted Santa down Park Ave.

If you happen past the band room this
winter, you may find them preparing
for their historic spring trip.
#3Parades3States5Days
March 14th - St. Augustine, FL
March 15th - Hilton Head Island, SC
March 17th - Savannah, GA

The 2019 Legacy Gala
was an evening filled with
excitement and a few
surprises.

This year we honored long time
Catholic Schools proponents John and
Martha Jennings and the Director of
Missions for the Diocese of Orlando,
Sister Bernadette “Bernie” Mackay.

With over 704 guests, this was
one of the largest attended Galas
on record. New this year was the
Golden Key. For $100, an attendee
could purchase a chance at winning
an all-expense paid trip to Ireland to
watch Notre Dame play Navy in the
fall of 2020.

MARVIN SNYDER, NOVEMBER 16, 2019 · R
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT
WITH GALA CO-CHAIRS
JEANIE DUNN, P’11, ‘21, ‘22, S’92
HEATHER KRAUKLIS ‘92, S’92, P’23

THE JENNINGS FAMILY

FRED & CARMEN BOWEN, P’05, ‘09, ‘13
JOHN & MARTHA ‘74 JENNINGS
JACK ‘09 & MONICA BOWEN ‘09 JENNINGS

SAVE-THE-DATE

November 14, 2020

The 2020 Legacy Gala promises to
be even more exciting, with a few
extra added twists. In honor of our Gala
Honorees, Senator Mel Martinez ‘64
and beloved retired foreign language
teacher Maria Boudet, Bishop Moore
Catholic’s Gala will have a Latin flavor.

· ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK MARIA BOUDET WITH
PRINCIPAL BROGAN

SENATOR MEL MARTINEZ ‘64

SR. BERNIE AND HER STUDENTS
FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

GOLDEN KEY WINNER
MICHAEL BOSTEDO

FALL SPORTS

BLACK & GOLD BRIGADE FOOTBALL
6 - 1st Place Trophies Varsity Record- 7-4
Best in Class 3A JV Record- 5-1
Most Outstanding Music Freshman Record- 4-3
Most Outstanding General Effect
2A Champions GIRLS GOLF
Sportsmanship Award 7th in the State Tournament
Ainsley M.- State Champion
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY FL Dairy Farmers 2A Golfer of the Year
5th in District Danielle O.- State Runner Up
6th in Regionals
Competed in the State Meet BOYS GOLF
3rd in the State Tournament
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Finished 5th in the Sentinel Super 6 rankings
3rd in District Jacob H. & Chase G.- 2nd Team All-Central FL
4th in Regionals
Competed in the State Meet GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Varsity Record- 12-13
GIRLS SWIMMING JV Record- 10-9
2nd in the District District Runner-Up/Regional Semi-finalist
2nd in Regionals Bronze finish in the Berkeley Premier tournament
5 State Meet Qualifiers
GIRLS BOWLING
BOYS SWIMMING Overall Record- 5-4
3rd in District 5th in District
5th in Regionals
5 State Meet Qualifiers BOYS BOWLING
Zach B. 500 Free State Champion Overall Record- 2-7
5th in District

GOLF SWIMMING
Jacob H. Zachary B.
Rollins College Penn State

LACROSSE VOLLEYBALL
Cami D. Aikaterinini S.
Yale University Simmons University

LACROSSE TENNIS
Jonathan C. Molly H.

Belmont Abbey Belmont Abbey

FALL SIGNINGS

LACROSSE SOCCER
Kate P. Madison G.

Longwood University Piedmont College

SOCCER
Brooke A.

University of Central Florida

SOCCER BASEBALL
Angelina R. McGwire H.
Ave Maria University
West Virginia University
SOCCER
Maxim P.
Jacksonville University

TAKE

CARE

OF MY

CHILDREN

MARY GRADY

Years before stepping foot teaching. It turns out, everyone else future students can see God wherever
on the Bishop Moore Catholic in her life knew she would be a their personal passions take them and
campus, beloved science great teacher and encouraged her continue to spread the Gospel…that’s
teacher, Mary Grady, to give it a try. our mission – right?”
heard a message from God
in prayer: "Take care of Although Bishop Grady never got to We asked Mary if we could take her
my children." At that time, the see Mary work at BMC, Mary had to lunch to thank her for this beautiful
the joy of experiencing her uncle's gift. She said yes to lunch, but asked
message didn't make sense, but once legacy in a way she never understood if we could just eat on campus. "This
Mary became a Hornet, the reality of before. Everyone in the Diocese of is my peace and serenity. This is
her calling was formed in her heart. Orlando seemed to remember him so what I want to pass on. Christ is in
fondly, and had been impacted by his each person but also in this place."
After 16 years of Catholic education, quiet leadership and prayerful writings. During our lunch on the dock in the
Mary's own foundation of faith was pines, Mary was quick to point out the
strong. She had inspiring teachers. Like many of those who inspired Mary, various birds and turtles.
Not only was she taught by the Sisters she simply speaks from her heart and
of Mercy, her own family helped form tries to live her faith. She is compelled “I truly have been given many gifts
her faith. This included her beloved to advocate for her students, especially because of my Catholic education,
Uncle Tom, who we in the Diocese of those who are confronted with challenges. most of all, a love and appreciation
Orlando remember as Bishop Thomas of Christ. My personal passion is
Grady. In addition to giving her all in the science, and my faith-filled foundation
classroom, Mary has decided to leave has enabled me to see the beauty of
Mary and her husband flew themselves a gift to BMC in her will. “It is my hope Christ through nature and appreciate
down here in 2003 from Chicago, that my contribution will perpetuate His gift of life. It is this appreciation
taking turns as pilots of their plane. a love of Christ stemmed from a and connection of science and religion
She didn't know what Florida would strong faith-filled education for that I am trying to instill and pass on to
hold, and she had never even considered recipients of this monetary gift so that my students.”

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

THOMAS COPPOLA

When Thomas Coppola ‘10 and his
friends took home the Talent Show gold
with Bohemian Rhapsody his Junior
year, the Lord had already invited him
to consider the priesthood. As a matter
of fact, throughout his time at BMC,
the Lord continued inviting him; as he
played soccer, shared deep faith
conversations with friends, or again
won the talent show his senior year.
He remembers his friends calling him
"Father Thomas" which would make him
mad. It turns out, his friends recognized
his vocation right along with him.

He first truly encountered the person of
Jesus as a parishioner and student at
Annunciation, when once a week his
mom would take the family to pray the
rosary with Mrs. Nettles. In 5th grade,
the Lord asked him to be a priest,
and it was what he wanted more
than anything. A year later, Thomas
became aware of the reality that priests
couldn’t get married and prayed,
“Lord, I am open to your will, but
if I find a wife, I will get married.”

During this time of spiritual growth, Thomas also had Thomas was successful in his pursuit of medicine which
struggles. His beloved aunt was diagnosed with cancer flowed from his deep desire to heal. He still had no
and he asked Jesus to save her, trusting that his faith was peace. His prayers became different: “Since I can’t
strong enough to bring about the best outcome. When hear your will, change my desires.” It was then that
he was in the 8th grade, she died and Thomas was the Lord showed Thomas that their desires were the
angry with this God, whom he loved so much. Eventually, same, he was called to spiritual healing. He stepped
he realized that God was saving his aunt in a way out of the medical school application process and
far greater than that for which he had asked. instead applied for seminary.

At BMC, his love for the church was uniquely expressed “I knew I wouldn’t be satisfied
in religion class when students were asked to read scripture until I answered that call. There
and then give a reflection. Thomas was so excited to try was a death to self but a rebirth.”
mimicking Msgr. Caverly’s powerful homilies.
Sitting under the pines with Thomas, his peace and
It was this same Msgr. Caverly who looked Thomas in joy were so evident as he continues his preparation
the eye asking, “Tom, have you considered a call to for ordination. When asked what he most looked
the priesthood?” forward to once he became a priest he said, “I am
most excited to be a sign of God in the world. When
“Even though I put it off, Msgr.’s voice never left me. people see a priest, they see Jesus, and really nothing
It didn’t weigh me down, but propelled me forward,” gives me greater joy than this: to be God’s presence in
Thomas remembers. the world. I believe the priest’s blessing and his healing
power stem from this. The priest brings God to
Thomas described his time at BMC as a search for people and people to God. It’s that simple.”
excellence and for glory. “Everything I did, I wanted
to give something great to the world. I had a deep sense DID YOU KNOW?
of wanting to make a difference.” Perhaps this is what
led his classmates to vote him “Most Compassionate” his While Thomas was starting to discover and accept
senior year. the vocation to the priesthood, his brother married
his high school sweetheart from BMC having known
“I did everything intentionally, which I credit to Catholic his own vocation during his Junior year.
education. Intentionality with a search for excellence,
ultimately to be given over to God. If your standard is
God instead of the person next to you, your search
for excellence never ends.”

If high school was a search for glory, college, was a
search for peace. At the University of Florida, Thomas’s
feet were straddled between two worlds; carrying the
traditions he had been taught, but also experiencing a
new world of availability which put those traditions to
the test. Knowing wasn’t enough. He had to internalize
these values and let them impact his whole life.

Thomas wrestled with God. “Like Jacob, I limped for
6 months because I wanted to join my friends but had
no peace.” Then, during a homily, a priest encouraged
the congregation to pray the rosary during Lent, which
brought back all of those childhood memories.

It was through praying the rosary that Thomas really fell
in love with God. “Love is the most practical thing there
is in the world. When you fall in love, it changes
everything.” Ultimately this journey was between the
two of them, and once Tom turned the search for truth
into a dialogue with Truth himself, it became fruitful.

A LEGACY OF FAITH

Our endowments at BMC Catholicism and Catholic education Dad always put family and faith
are so much more than are inseparable. Our father, first in his life. So, he chose to
a simple donation to the Robert J. Peterson, lived this principle retire from the varsity coaching
school. Many families open to the fullest. As an adolescent, he position in order to spend more
an endowment to honor a lost his father to a motor vehicle free time with his wife and four chil-
loved one or to remember accident. Then as a teenager, his dren. This decision allowed
their legacy. Last year alumni mother passed away. Without any him opportunities to volunteer for
Luke Peterson ‘96 and his immediate family members to support the St. Mary Magdalen Church
sisters, Jesslyn Peterson him, young Bob had to look inward council and coach each of his
Koloras ‘92, Alyssa Peterson to find strength and he had to lean four kid’s basketball teams at
Morreale ‘93, and Tiana on his Catholic community for support the school. Over a span of eight
Peterson Hanley ‘99 came to through these life-altering events. years, many children learned valu-
us with the hopes of opening With the help of his extended family able lessons from Coach Peterson that
an endowment in their late and the Catholic community, dad extended well beyond the
father’s name. We asked the was able to finish his studies at the basketball court. As St. Mary Magdalen
Peterson family to reflect on elite Chaminade Catholic High and Bishop Moore Catholic graduate
their father’s life and why they School, graduate from another Patrick De la Roza ‘96 recalls,
were inspired to create this Catholic institution of Assumption “Bob Peterson was one of the
endowment. College in Massachusetts, and most influential people in my life.
pursue his graduate studies at Not only did he teach me the game
of baseball and basketball, but also
Georgetown University, where as how to win and lose with integrity
an added bonus he met and and class. Coach Peterson helped
married mom, Hyun Peterson. me through moments in sports when
I wanted to give up. With patience
Dad began a teaching career and encouragement, he pushed me
and coaching basketball at to excel. I now teach my son many
the Catholic school St. Vincent of the same things he taught me.”
Pallotti High School. In 1978,
Lake Brantley High School in As Lake Brantley High School’s
Director of Athletics, Bob Peterson
Altamonte Springs, FL hired dedicated his career to promoting
him to be the Boys Head equal opportunity for all students that
Basketball Coach, Head wanted to participate in athletics. In
Boys Golf Coach, and teach 1991 and 1992, he advocated for
a student enrolled in the Emotionally
American History. In 1986, Handicapped Program to the Florida
he became the Director of High School Athletics Association.
Athletics for Lake Brantley The case garnered national attention
High School. Through his and it dragged on through the courts
for ten months.
leadership, the school
became a pioneer in
interscholastic activities
for Central Florida.

The judge ordered the FHSAA to CURRENT BMC
reverse their decision in order to ENDOWMENTS
treat and respect this individual
student just as any other student- Dawn Michelle Aberwald Endowment Fund
athlete in the public school system. Fund Balance: $44,821
To this day, I do not know the name
of this student, but I do remember the Bishop Moore Endowment and Charitable Trust
hard work, even at risk of his own Fund Balance: $5,330,460
health and well-being, that my father
put into this case. His passion was Gary Burkey Student-Athlete Endowment
not in promoting the best athletes Fund Balance: $20,000
or students, but it was to protect
each individual student’s right to Guardian Angel Endowment
participate in scholastic competition. Fund Balance: $379,984

Toward the end of his career, dad was Ann Hefferin Memorial Endowment
able to pass along his experience, knowledge and passion to the Fund Balance: $34,805
next generation of educators. Michael Cuff, BMC ‘83, former BMC
Basketball coach, and current Varsity Basketball Coach at LBHS fondly Peter and Catherine McCaffrey Endowment Fund
remembers the opportunity to sit down with dad and learn from his Fund Balance: $42,253
experience. “We had our lunch break together everyday and
needless to say I did a lot of listening,” Coach Cuff related with a St. Michael the Archangel Endowment
smile. “One of the smartest men that I have ever been around.” Fund Balance: $265,636

After his retirement in 2005, dad continued to volunteer his talent Kelly Reen Memorial Endowment
in the name of Christ’s work. He assisted the Sisters of Notre Fund Balance: $26,398
Dame de Namur in the education and advancement of young and
underprivileged at the Hope Community Center in Apopka. In 2009, Michael Scheve Memorial Endowment
he peacefully passed away at the Winter Park Country Club during Fund Balance: $152,561
his weekly round with his friends.
Shaughnessy-Mantle Family Endowment
Because of the love Fund Balance: $34,314
shown to their father
when he was a child, the Joe Skinner Endowment Fund
family has established the Fund Balance: $22,216
Robert J. Peterson
Memorial Endowment to Perreault Family Endowment Fund
assist families in financial Fund Balance: $24,932
need attend Bishop Moore
Catholic. His legacy of faith Robert J. Peterson Memorial Endowment Fund
and love of education will Fund Balance: $20,510
continue on for generations
to come. The Dave Powers Memorial Endowment Fund
Fund Balance: $48,341

If you are called to making a long-term
impact on the education of Catholic
youth in Central Florida, please
contact Marvin Snyder, Vice President
of Advancement at 407-293-7561
ext. 349 to begin an endowment today.

BMCINNYC

UCF TAILGATE

BMC

NOVEMBER 2ND

BMC IN DC

Hornets from the Washington D.C. area
gathered to network, mingle, and reunite.
These BMC graduates were from the class
of 2019 all the way back to the class of
1969 and everywhere in between.

Alumni ChristmasParty · December 26th

BMC BASKETBALL ALUMNI GAME

Alumni from the ‘80s on up got their game on for the annual BMC Alumni Basketball Game.
It was great to see players from all generations on campus playing for bragging rights.

The Notre Dame Marching Band used our field for practice for the Camping World Bowl Game

URNIONES 1989

Many reunions were
held on campus bringing
Hornets home to the Hive.

1969 and 1979 held
theirs in the Gym while
1999 chose the Student
Center. The class of
1989 transformed the
Dome into a 1980’s
New Wave Party.

1979 1969
1999 1974

ALUMNI TAILGATE

ALUMNI UPDATE

Martha Caruso Jennings ‘74 Matt Morgan ‘03 is in his 7th year Captain Benjamin Mix ‘10 with sister
celebrated the birth of her first hosting the Matt Morgan Walk For Lauren Mix ‘13 in front of a T-38.
grandchild this winter. Wishes in Orlando. Ben has been active duty Air Force
since graduating from Villanova. He
Christopher Martin ‘87 recently is currently stationed at Elgin AFB
moved back to Central Florida and is training to fly the F-22 Raptor.
excited to be home.

Linda Chapetto Garcia ‘96 was
recently recognized and received the
Excellence in Education Award by
her school district in Baraboo,
Wisconsin. Linda is a middle school
history teacher.

March 12, 2020 Kristen Lovewell Jensen ‘08
Registration 5:30 PM Welcomed her second baby in
Event Start Time 6:30 PM August of 2019.

Hilary Maki Byrnes ‘98 and Erin Dowd Kimbell ‘05 and husband
Husband welcomed their first baby, David welcomed their first daughter,
Catherine Grace. Magdalene Rose, this past January.
She is very much loved and well-
protected by three big brothers,
William (6), Timothy (4), and Joseph (2).

Kaitlyn Sullivan’ 08 was recently
engaged to Matthew Micali.

Christopher Smyth ‘10 Graduated Robbie Ryan ‘13 married Micailah Pablo Juan Cabrera ‘15 has decided
with his PhD in materials science and Sloman, on November 9, 2019. to pursue his career in baseball
engineering from the University of Robbie recently relocated to and academics at Florida Southern
Texas at Dallas in December of Annapolis, MD where he works for a College. After playing 4 years of
2018 and is working as a Space financial advising team that specializes college baseball, he graduated with
Program Materials and Processes in advising schools, non-profits, and a degree in business administration.
Engineer for Leidos on International municipalities throughout the country.
Space Station, Orion, and commercial Lauren Davis ‘19 was named to the
space vehicle contracts. All-Freshman SEC team. Davis has
played in all 28 matches, ranking
Patrick Corners ‘11 Selected by the second on the team in kills. The
USAF to be an Electronic Warfare freshman is also second on the team
Officer on the B-52 Stratofortress. in solo blocks.

Michael Scott ‘11 earned the Colleen Evers Evans ‘12 married
Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) Hayden Evans on January 25, 2020
designation in August of 2019. at St. James Cathedral.
Michael currently serves as the Senior
Portfolio Analyst for CPS Investment Niki Little ‘14 was selected for a
Advisors in Lakeland, FL. position in NBC’s prestigious PAGE
program. Niki will serve one year in
Ellen DiBona ‘13 celebrated her first the program.
anniversary at The Culinary Edge in
San Francisco. As the Operations
Coordinator, her roles include supporting
social strategy by creating an engaging
brand presence across all social media
channels through compelling content
and audience engagement. This includes
photographing for social channels and
creating marketing flyers and email
blasts for conferences that the TCE
team attends.

Courtney Garbett Johnson ‘14 CONNECT WITH US!
married Brandon Johnson on
December 30, 2019. www.BishopMoore.org
facebook.com/bishopmoorecatholic
New Job? New baby? bishop_moore_catholic
Newly married? @letsgohornets
Let us know! Bishop Moore Alumni

IN Eternal rest
MEMORIAM grant unto them
O Lord, and let
perpetual light
shine upon them

GEORGE BOHN 1960 George Bohn
Husband of Kathleen A. Bohn ‘65 Barbara Jo Craig

BARBARA JO (B.J.) SCIANDRA CRAIG 1967 Molly Hendry
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Alex Burruezo
Bob Craig ‘67 and 2 children. Stacy Kost-Belcher

MARGARET “MOLLY” HIGHTOWER HENDRY 1971
Mother of William ‘96 and Heather ‘98

EDMUND “ALEX” BURRUEZO 2003
Husband of Nicole Hebert Burruezo ‘03

STACY KOST-BELCHER 2005
Sister of Michelle ‘03 and Christopher Kost ‘03

JAMES DOYLE
Father of President, Thomas Doyle,
Grandfather Tara ‘09 and Colleen ‘13

PAUL ENGLUND
Grandfather of Emma ‘20 and Jack ‘23

BEVERLY MROCZKA
Mother of Anne Mroczka Waite ‘72,
Robert Mroczka ‘77, and Karen Mroczka Russo ‘81
Grandmother of Jessica Hill-Alvarado ‘95, David Hill ‘98,
Fredrick Hill ‘01, Kevin Mroczka ‘02, Elizabeth Hill ‘05,
Bryan Mroczka ‘06, and John Paul Russo ‘08

PATRICIA “PAT” DEVINE
Mother of Dan ‘79, Kathleen Deglomine ‘81,
Eileen Warren ‘84, Mary Canfield ‘85, and Thomas ‘89

FRED REY, Former Director of Facilities

MARILYN HOLMES, Former teacher

MARIE MARION, Former teacher

STEPHANIE KELLY
Sister of Brandy Kelly Hjortsberg ‘93, Daughter of
Mary Kelly, former Director of Development

High School Sweethearts

Did you know that approximately 10% of our graduates
met their spouse during their years at BMC?!

Did you find everlasting love at Bishop Moore?
We want to hear YOUR love story!

Please email us at [email protected]

Include your name, grad year,
picture of you at BMC and now,

and a brief description
of your love story.

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DATES TO REMEMBER

MARCH 25 AUGUST 21
PLANNING FOR COLLEGE WEBINAR BATTLE OF COLLEGE PARK
(BMC VS. EDGEWATER FOOTBALL GAME)
APRIL 4
HORNET SCRAMBLE OCTOBER 2-4
DUBSDREAD GOLF COURSE ALUMNI/ REUNION WEEKEND

APRIL 25 OCTOBER 23-25
FRESHMAN FAIR HOMECOMING WEEKEND

MAY 18 NOVEMBER 14
BACCALAUREATE AND GRADUATION THE LEGACY GALA
ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK
AUGUST 12
BACK-TO-SCHOOL Please note alumni weekend and homecoming
weekend are separate this year.