Alumni Magazine Fall 2020

MOORE

“I can do
things you
cannot, you
can do things
I cannot;
together we
can do great
things.”

Saint Teresa of Calcutta

THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS & FRIENDS OF BISHOP MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2020

MOORE WELCOME DR. ERIKA WIKSTROM

Magazine is published The 2019-2020 school year will definitely be one that we will not soon forget.
bi-annually by the Bishop Moore It was a time of challenge and adversity. Our school and community faced
Catholic Advancement Office. this adversity head on and became much stronger. We were awed by the
ways in which our community found opportunities to do God’s work. Faculty and
MARVIN SNYDER, P’24 staff worked diligently to transition to the virtual classroom and provide effective
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and interactive learning. Students led fundraisers to help support the needs of
the community. Alumni and parents sacrificed time with family and put themselves in
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT harm’s way to work on the frontline as healthcare workers, first responders, and providing
essential services. Our clergy and campus ministry staff embraced virtual
GENEVIEVE FABLE, P’17 spaces to help connect us to our faith and grow deeper in connection with Christ.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
As we continue to figure out how to live in this new normal as a result of this
CREATIVE SERVICES COORDINATOR pandemic, our hope and prayer is that we take the valuable lessons we learned
and continue to apply them. Our priorities have changed. Our hope is that there is
SARAH LUTER a greater appreciation for what we have and that we look ahead to what life has
COPY EDITOR in store for us. This takes resilience, faith, and hope. Hope is more than a wish it is
an acceptance into God’s plan for us. Today may not be so good, but tomorrow
COMMUNICATIONS will be better. Generations that have gone before us have shown us that God’s
action is present in adversity.
AMANDA LIVERMORE, P’24
VP OF MISSION EFFECTIVENESS Here at Bishop Moore Catholic as we said goodbye to the class of 2020,
we welcomed the class of 2024. We also said goodbye to a dear friend
JEANY VASQUEZ, P’14 and colleague. After serving the Bishop Moore Catholic Community in one
DATABASE MANAGER capacity or another for over 20 years, Scott Brogan decided not to renew his
contract. We wish Scott and his family every blessing as he faithfully follows
MATT HEDRICK, P’21, ‘23 the plan God has set for him. We know he will “make good choices.”
ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE
We continue to grow and build our BMC family and we are excited to welcome
MICHAEL GERHART, P’18 Dr. Erika Wikstrom to serve as interim principal. Dr. Wikstrom was a Language
ADVANCEMENT ASSOC. FOR ATHLETICS Arts teacher and former Director of Instruction at Bishop Moore Catholic. She
comes to BMC with years of experience as principal of Trinity Catholic in Ocala
NICHOLE SPATES and a professor in higher education. She will continue to advance the school into
ADVANCEMENT SERVICES the future.

CONTRIBUTORS:
KELLY BERT ‘96, P’22
JESSICA HUBBARD
ALVIDA GROOM P’20, ‘22
HELEN CHWALISZ
(AND YEARBOOK STAFF)

Address correspondence to:
Bishop Moore Catholic
Advancement Office
3901 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804

A fond farewell to
Principal Scott Brogan
for his 21 years of
dedicated service to
Bishop Moore Catholic.

Over the years something great has been built at Bishop Moore. We will
continue this legacy that includes a foundation in faith, exemplary education, and
strength that we have inherited. No matter what adversity is put in front of us, we
will continue to strive for excellence, we will stay strong in our faith, and we will
be an example for the world.

When our story changes, we rely on things that are core to who we are.
We are the Bishop Moore Catholic family!

President Thomas Doyle

Virtus et Scientia

MEET OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL TEAM: THE TRIPLE THREAT

Bishop Moore Catholic is blessed to have a dynamic Marvin has over 15 years of experience in K-12 schools
trio of Assistant Principals; each possessing unique and having served as a classroom teacher, Director of
valuable gifts to share with our high school community. Admissions and PR, and Director of Instruction. Marvin
is a proud product of 13 years of parochial education
First up, and our most seasoned AP having served as himself. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
AP for 8 years, is Mrs. Yvonne Toro. Mrs. Toro was born from Wittenberg University, a Master of Science in Higher
in Georgia to a military family. She has lived in Orlando for Education from Florida State University, and an Education
over twenty years and has been happily married for over Specialist degree from National Louis University. Marvin
thirty years to Jose. They have two children Jose ‘06 married has been married to his wife Denise for 19 years and the
to Paulina and Quiara ‘09 married to Alex ‘04. two have four children together, Jackson who is a freshman
at BMC this year and triplets (Carter, Chloe, and Cooper)
Mrs. Toro has taught Spanish and other subjects to students in the 5th grade at St. James Cathedral School.
from school age to adult and has had the opportunity to
serve students and families in the capacity of a middle Finally rounding out the team, the new kid in town,
school teacher and elementary school principal. Vito Mazzini. Mr. Mazzini is originally from Homestead,
Florida and moved to Eustis in '04 where he currently lives
She has had the privilege of serving on a variety of with his wife, Sandra. They have two sons, Vito and Nick.
accreditation committees and school visits. She earned an
associate degree in Science and Computer Programming, Vito is a graduate from Christopher Columbus Catholic
a B.S. in Economics with a minor in International Affairs High School, Florida State University, and received his
from Florida State University, and a Master’s in Public Masters in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern
Administration from The University of Central Florida and University. He was a Science teacher with Miami-Dade
an Educational Specialist Degree from N.O.V.A. Public Schools for twenty-one years.
Southeastern University.
For the past sixteen years, Vito has worked for OCPS
She holds certification in Political Science, Spanish K-12, teaching AP Bio and serving as a STEM facilitator for
Special Education and Educational Leadership. teachers working with Special Education students.

Mrs. Toro enjoys going to the beach, traveling, reading, Vito enjoys traveling, Disney, gardening, sports, and, most
listening to music and dancing, but most of all spending importantly, his family and Catholic faith.
time with her granddaughter Ella Sophia.
BMC has adopted a new motto, TOGETHER WE ARE
Next, we have Marvin Snyder. Marvin is no stranger to MOORE, and this AP team lives out this motto daily
BMC. He was a teacher, previous Director of Instruction, in their service to their creator, one another, and their
and current VP of Advancement, and golf coach. beloved school.

OUR CALCUTTA

KELLY BERT ‘96, P’22
AMANDA LIVERMORE, P’24

There is a lot of talk these days about the good things and their faith. Life is so much fuller when you navigate it
that have come from this pandemic. Families are together with friends that hold you accountable. They will
spending more time together, communities are coming talk through questions they have about their lives as mothers,
together to support one another. During the first part of Catholic women, and friends. Where is God calling
the pandemic, when most of us spent a great deal of time them? The steps and missteps along this faith journey.
in quarantine, Amanda Livermore and Kelly Bert found “Amanda and I support each other with our families and
that there was a longing from the Bishop Moore Community careers. We have very different approaches to both, but
to pray together. From that void came the daily Live we allow each other to be who they are. We both have
rosary on Facebook. Amanda and Kelly would pray the the same end game, which is getting our families and our
rosary at 4pm every day along with guests including students to heaven,” Bert said.
BMC alumni, current students, and faculty. Even Bishop
Noonan joined in the fun. Pope Francis said at this Amanda shared, “A few months ago, Kelly and I were
moment in history this is “a time to choose what matters in presented with the idea to do this podcast, after
life and what passes away, a time to separate what is praying and asking what the Lord wants from us, we
necessary from what is not. It is a time to get our lives decided to call it Our Calcutta…on our hearts was
back on track with regard to you, Lord, and to others.” the wisdom that St. Teresa of Calcutta so beautifully
During this time of adversity, Amanda and Kelly did just shared…”Stay where you are. Find your own Calcutta.
that. They devoted their time to sharing their faith with others. Find the sick, the suffering, and the lonely right there
where you are — in your own homes and in your own
Now, they have a new venture, a new way to evangelize families, in your workplaces and in your schools. You
the faith. They are starting a podcast. “My evangelization can find Calcutta all over the world, if you have the
style is relational. I just hope through entering into a eyes to see.”
relationship, I can walk with people as we try to become
closer to God.” Said Kelly Bert Subscribe to Kelly and Amanda’s
podcast, Our Calcutta, on SoundCloud,
In these podcasts airing twice a month, Kelly and Amanda Apple Music and Google Play.
will discuss their backgrounds, their lives, their friendship,

LIVE COURAGEOUSLY IN THE TRUTH

THAT YOU ARE LOVED!

“God knows better than me,
sees better than me, and
wants better for me.

How can I be afraid of that?”

Samantha Janolo DiSandro ‘13, had always focused
on measurable success in her grades, achievements, and
titles. She decided to pursue a successful career through a
degree in Computer Science at the University of Florida.
God had other plans for her.

At BMC, Samantha had learned a lot about our faith and
developed Catholic habits, but hadn’t taken her faith on
as her own before she began her college education. It
was at UF that she realized it was up to her whether or
not she would keep her faith and what it would look like.

“Love isn’t a feeling, but a choice…and God is always While transitioning out of college, Samantha began to
choosing us. It was up to me to choose him too.” use her creative gifts in new ways. After sharing her faith
through social media, Samantha was invited by another
She continued going to Mass, got involved in a Bible Catholic Gator to join her ministry, “Beautiful Depths.”
Study, and ultimately felt her faith ignited when she This online ministry has grown into a blog, Instagram ministry,
attended an ALPHA retreat where she knew she was and weekly podcast, which she produces with two other
loved not because of what she could achieve, but simply faithful women. Their mission: Through relationship, we seek
because she was God’s beloved creation. to encourage, inform, challenge, and equip young adults
in the pursuit of truth and joy found in the Catholic faith.
This realization inspired her
to reorder her whole life Throughout all of this, Samantha has recognized God’s
around this truth. She pursuit of her heart, especially in and through her
began attending daily husband Luke, whom she met in UF’s Catholic Campus
Mass, intentionally Ministry. The two were married in August of 2019 and
cultivating friendships, see their vocation of marriage as a reflection of God’s
following God’s love in the flesh. Having just completed her Master’s
voice to change degree in Theology from the Augustine Institute in May,
her major, and Samantha continues to allow God to pursue her heart
pursuing goals that and lead her life.
would build up her
identity in Christ. This Samantha’s smile is bigger than ever, radiating the
relationship with Jesus truth and joy she has found in Christ and hopes to
became the priority over share with others. When asked what final thoughts
Samantha would have for her fellow alumni and current
any measurable goals as she students she joyfully replied, “Live courageously in the truth
recognized that in her Catholic faith, Jesus was extending that you are loved!”
a personal invitation to live in relationship with Him.

TEACHING IN THE VIR

We all remember, if not the
exact moment, when the day-to-
day of our lives was drastically
impacted and we were thrust into
a “new normal” as a result of the
Coronavirus pandemic.

BMC students and teachers were on spring break and it students use public chat and polling to answer questions
was decided that, for the safety and well-being of all, about theme and figurative language. At the end of
we would shift from in-person learning to home-based the lesson, she did something extra special: instead of
instruction. The BMC administration team reacted watching scenes from
immediately preparing for the faculty to return and a movie version of the
strategize how best to teach in the virtual classroom. play, they watched
Faculty members with an expertise for technology were three scenes from
identified. They researched and introduced to the rest a live production at
of the faculty resources and techniques that allowed our The Globe Theater
teachers to shift from classroom to Google classroom, (made available for
and small group chats to Zoom chats. free by the Globe).
The students had a
While studying Romeo and Juliet, Ms. Luckenbill, front row seat at
Language Arts, used live class meetings via Schoology Shakespeare's
Conferencing to create interactive study sessions. very own theater!
Each live session included watching excerpts of the play
together and using the public chat and polling features
for interaction. After watching a scene of the play, she
posted brief excerpts from the text on the screen and had

RTUAL CLASSROOM

Biology teacher Mary Grady wrapped up her lesson Amanda Livermore and Kelly Bert hosted a daily
on ecology and took her students on a virtual tour of rosary on Facebook at 4:00pm. Each welcomed guest
the City of Orlando’s Reclamation Center and spoke participants like Bishop Noonan, BMC alumni, and faculty
with Biologist Daniel Friedland, a Sustainability Project and students to pray the rosary with them each weekday.
Manager. His compelling explanation of how much The views for these rosaries reached over 1,500 people
water we consume and how we can reclaim and reuse each week and the final rosary prayed the last week of
this water, was an excellent lesson for our students to be school reached over 4,000 people!
better stewards of our planet. Mary Grady implores her
students at the end of the video by saying, “You are the These are but a few examples of our faculty’s ability to
stewards of this planet, care for it well.” adapt to whatever challenges were presented. And what
invaluable life lessons were taught to our students by
BMC’s Art Department hosted a Virtual Art Show in watching teachers step out of their comfort zones and
place of the Annual Spring Art Show, taking pictures embrace new technology. “Learning definitely took
of student art and creating a video that was shared on place,” says Assistant Principal Yvonne Toro. “Assessments
Youtube. Speaking of Youtube, our Campus Ministry were done; perhaps not in the traditional sense like tests
team produced daily videos that spoke to particular and final exams. Practices that were adopted during
weekly themes like favorite saints, The Magnificat, this time of quarantine that proved to be
and ways to pray. These engaging videos helped effective, like better use of technology, will be
deepen the spirituality of all who embraced them. Further, evaluated and considered for the future.”

MAUREEN J. KANE

In 2001, I began my twelve-year tenure
at Bishop Moore Catholic High School
as Principal, and then President, with a
mandate to re-establish the Catholicity of
the school and to advance the school’s
mission to provide quality Catholic
secondary education to the graduates
of our Catholic elementary schools.

That September, our my elementary school days During the economic That evening it was an-
country experienced the our family was not able to downturn of 2008, many nounced that the Fund
devastating attacks of 9/11, afford our Catholic education, families received assistance would be re-named the
as well as the financial and that uniforms and as parents lost jobs or Maureen J. Kane Guardian
hit suffered by so many tuition had been subsidized suffered catastrophic Angel Fund. My best retire-
industries in Central Florida. by our Principal. My medical events. Principals ment gift was the money
The school’s budget did dad told me that I should in our elementary schools designated to this very
provide for some tuition always look out for those also called me about new special fund.
assistance, but the need families who needed help families hoping to come to
for additional aid quickly to both attend and remain Bishop Moore who were I am so grateful to the
became evident. This need in Catholic schools. now struggling financially many donors to the
was very personal for me. and needed help to enroll Guardian Angel Fund
My first Christmas at their new freshmen. over the years. Thanks
I was raised in Chicago, Bishop Moore gave me to you, Bishop Moore
the oldest of ten children. the opportunity to begin My retirement in June 2013 students are now receiving
We attended the parish a fund for students who gave me the opportunity to additional financial aid
elementary school as well needed additional financial make one final push to during this current
as various Catholic high assistance. In lieu of expand the fund. With the unprecedented health
schools and we worked Christmas gifts, I asked tremendous assistance of and financial crisis in
to help pay our tuition and for donations to this alumni parent Tony Porcellini, our country.
expenses. I then spent all modest fund. Thanks to a gala/retire-
45 years of my professional the efforts of former De- ment party with
career as a teacher and velopment Director Mary the sole
administrator in Catholic Kelly, there was growth purpose of
schools, serving as an through memorials, special raising Guardian
administrator for 32 years. gifts, and the generosity of Angel funds was
parents and alums who held at Disney’s
As a new principal, my designated gifts to the Swan and
parents told me that during Guardian Angel Fund. Dolphin Resort.

BEST BUDDIES

Graduations in 2020 looked very different from “My buddy Darby is so loving and very giving. We
celebrations of the past. For graduates at Morning always have a great time together and there isn’t a
Star Catholic School, it meant social distancing and moment we aren’t smiling from ear to ear.”
limited attendance. MSC student Darby was initially
very sad as her graduation day approached, “no prom, “Being at Darby’s graduation,” said Dolan, “was a
no saying goodbye to my friends, and no seeing Dolan.” bitter sweet moment because I’m going to miss seeing
Dolan, a senior at Bishop Moore Catholic, has been her around school and at lunch, but I was unbelievably
Darby’s Best Buddy for the past two years. proud and happy for her. I know that Darby graduating
won’t change a thing in our friendship, we have
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization that encourages already talked about more fun things we can do in
high school students to form one-on-one friendships with the future.”
a student with an intellectual disability. Since 1997,
BMC Best Buddies has taken an active role in creating a Having Dolan at her graduation meant the world to
positive and inclusive environment for their friends at MSC. Darby. “To see her standing there by me was the best.
I will have a lot of good memories from MSC. The very
“Best Buddies is important because it introduces best will be of Best Buddies and Dolan.”
more people to accepting and including those who
may seem different, but who are just as capable of Dolan will graduate in 2021, and Darby has big plans
everything we are,” said Dolan. For Darby, “Best Bud- to “celebrate with her and tell her how proud I am of her.
dies gives chances. Chances for BMC students and Just like she was there for me.”
chances for MSC students. Chances to be friends.”
&Dolan
Inside and outside of school Darby and Dolan are true Darby
friends; they hang out often and text daily. They
eat lunch together, go to plays, the farmers market,
and out for ice cream. For Dolan, “Best Buddies
is a long lasting friendship that neither of us
will ever forget; where we build a bond that
could never be broken.”

Witnessing these two in action, Best Buddies
Faculty Advisor Carolista Ware observed,
“Darby absolutely adores Dolan. Dolan is
so good with making sure Darby is
included in any typical setting and is a
natural at working with children with
special needs. Her friendship with
Darby is one of the more genuine I
have seen.”

According to Darby, “when I see
her [Dolan], she is as happy to see
me as I am happy to see her.
I know she loves and cares about
me. At school, she could eat lunch
with anyone, but she would look
for me and sit with me.” And
Dolan feels the same way.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

PRACTICE FIELD The new practice field to the
north of Harry Nelson Field
SOCCER opened for use in time for the
girls’ lacrosse team’s January
Girls 27th tryouts. Normally, because
of the success of the boys and
Varsity Record: 17-7 girls soccer teams, lacrosse
JV Record: 12-4-1 tryouts and early season practices
District Champions take place after 5 pm. With this
Regional Semi-Finalist field, the girls begin practice after
1st Team All Area- Kate B. & Ryland M. school and still have some time
on the stadium field after track
Boys practice concludes. Due to its
location, it makes for an easy
Varsity Record: 23-6-1 transition from the practice field
JV Record: 14-2-2 to the stadium. The field will be
District Champions a relief from a facility-scheduling
Regional Champions standpoint and allow the athletic
State Semi-Finalist department to schedule more
Orlando Sentinel Final Boys Soccer Super Six: #4 teams during the spring season.
1st Team All Area- Maxim P. & Pedro G.
DANCE

MA Competition - 1st place Superior in Hip Hop,
Judges Award, and Best in Hip Hop
Prelude South Competition - 3rd place
Groove Competition - Overall 1st place, Elite
Diamond 1st place, Judges Excellent Energy Award

WRESTLING

Varsity Record: 12-6 · District Record: 2-1
JV Record: 4-2
2nd Place in Dual District, 3rd in Dual Region
2nd Place in Districts
All State (4th Place) - Gavin W.
State Qualifier - Antonio B.

IN SPORTS AT BMC

SOFTBALL FIELD The new practice field opening
also provided the opportunity
BASKETBALL to utilize the old practice field,
outside the left field fence of
Girls the baseball field, and create
Varsity Record: 14-13 a home for softball on campus.
JV Record: 21-0 Softball has been utilizing a city
District Runner-up field for the past 18 years for
Regional Semi-Finalist their practices and games.
Having the field on campus
Boys provides a much safer environment
Varsity Record: 9-17 for our athletes and families,
JV Record: 6-14 eliminates the cost of field rental,
Freshman Record: 10-9 and allows our softball program
Jim Clark Classic All Tournament - Blake B. on-campus visibility to our students
Honorable Mention All Area - Oyson J. and supporters. The field is
currently under construction and
should be available for play in
time for the Spring ‘21 season.

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING

Varsity Record: 4-5 · Inaugural season!

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NEXT LEVEL

BRAD H. Golf
Florida Tech
DANIELLE O. Golf
Southeastern University
TOMMY G. Baseball
University of South Florida
BRENNAN O. Baseball
University of Montevallo
ANTHONY S. Lacrosse
Stevenson University
JACK M. Lacrosse
Rollins College
DYLAN B. Baseball
Stetson University
STEPHEN M. Football
University of Central Florida
CALEB P. Football
Campbell University
BRYCE M. Football
Ave Maria University
ALEX A. Football
University of Tennessee Martin
BRANDON T. Football
Keiser University
COLE N. Football
Florida State University

COMPETITIVE
CHEER

LET’S GO HORNETS!

Thanks to the perseverance of each
member, and the high level of
difficulty for the routine, the cheer
team successfully brought home
another State title.

THEY HAVE WON 11

CHAMPIONSHIPS IN

THE LAST 12 YEARS!

STATE CHAMPS

ASHLEY BEAUREGARD ‘20

For many years, track coach Carolista Ware saw that the FHSAA had opportunities for adaptive athletes to compete
in various track events. BMC had never had an adaptive athlete or a student in a wheelchair. The Administration
wanted to change that and converted the campus to accommodate to students in wheelchairs.
Enter students like Ashley Beauregard ’20 who was born with spina bifida and is wheelchair bound.

Following the lead that every child should not be restricted from finding success at BMC,
Coach Ware reached out to Ashley her freshman year and invited her to join the track team.
“Basically, I wanted Ashley to be a part of something and knew, based on the school's
commitment and what the FHSAA had to offer, we could make it happen” says Ware.

Ashley was tentative, but receptive to the idea and soon became BMC’s first ever adaptive
athlete, winning multiple state championships in 200 and 800 meter competitions.
Coach Ware says that Ashley’s parents deserve a lot of the credit for Ashley and the
coaching team’s success.“ They taught the coaching staff and myself what types of
workouts she needed. We tried to make sure if our other athletes were working on
starts, Ashley was doing the same.” Coach Ware teaches all of us what it means
to make people feel like they are a part of a team. “Inclusion means to me,
that all participate to their ability in a typical setting” Coach Ware said.

The track team members always made sure to include Ashley and “she learned
that she too should worry and care for her teammates as a whole” said Ware.
I watched Ashley compete to the best of her ability every time she raced,
many times unopposed, that did not matter to her. She really got after it all the
time” said Athletic Director Mike Malatesta.

Ashley’s response, “It makes me very proud. I feel like I have
actually accomplished something. It feels like a legacy, basically.”

2020 LEGACY GRADUATES

With faith that’s everlasting and love that’s ever true,
we pledge thee, alma mater, our loyalty to you.
Our spirit is undaunted, our hearts are ever bold.
Oh, Bishop Moore, we praise you and hail the Black & Gold.

Bert Brauman Burrow/Gardner Cafaro/Sanchez Calpey/Alfonso

Calvo Caserta Crant Davis Dziedzic/Perez

Eberly/Lantry Etscorn Falbo/Strandberg Finnane/Ruiz Freis

Geltz Glicken GrzeszczakMueller Hamann Holmes/Suplick

Jimenez/Moltz Joyce Katsur/Romano Lorey/Murray McKeever

Mendez Moran Moreland/Mendez Ogier Plante

Ruiz/Sanchez Ruiz-Ashley/Spiker Schieffelin Viravong/Tatlonghari

CLASSH O N OFO R I N G T2H E020

Our 2020 senior class

will forever be linked with the pandemic
of the Corona Virus. Valedictorian Aaron
Baeird shared in his speech at graduation
that “Our character has grown and has
been made by the trials and tribulations
of high school.” Certainly this truth was
felt deeply by this class who were not
afforded the rites of passage and final
celebrations like prom, senior picnic, or
spending the last few months planning
for the future with their friends at BMC.

That is why our faculty and staff were determined to give this class an
in-person graduation that would celebrate their hard work and achievements
of the past four years. Once in-person gatherings were permitted, a team
of devoted staff persons sprang into action to put together a safe and
social distant event for the 325 graduates and their immediate families.
The event was livestreamed so that family members could watch from
home. A keepsake video, special gift bags for each graduate, and BMC
custom coolers for each family were a special touch that added to the
Pomp and Circumstance of the day!

After so much of the end-of-the-year taking place virtually, families were thrilled
to have this “live” celebration. Parent Kevin Barry said “You have taken a
difficult time and turned it into something beautiful. We are very grateful
for how you shaped our children.” Similar sentiments were shared by Leslie
Rosario-Lebron who thanked BMC for “making my wish come true! I got
to see my son walk!” Ed Hamann, parent of 2020 graduate, kept it real by
saying “As hot as it was on that field today, it was worth it.”

Bishop Moore Catholic is proud of the resiliency and adaptability of this
Class of 2020. We expect great things from this group of young people
who have embraced sacrifice and are better for it. Liam Sy, BMC
Salutatorian, wise beyond his years shared in his Commencement
speech “By embracing uncertainty we can discover new interests and
experiencing discomfort we can grow as individuals.”

AN ALUMNI CONVERSATION

DAVIS: Being a 3rd generation Bishop Moore legacy, SAM: My senior year we had a really solid team. We
what did it mean for you to graduate from the same could compete with some of the best teams in the area. I
school as so many of your family members? played really well in an event we hosted in which Circle
Christian, who had a stacked team that consisted of 4
SAM: It was awesome, I love talking about that. When future professional golfers that all had D1 scholarships,
it came time for me to go to high school, I had no say came and played in as well. That day I beat every one
in where I was going, but looking back on it, it was of them and that was when I first got the confidence that
the best thing that could’ve happened to me. You don’t I could beat the best golfers in the area. Because at that
really appreciate it at the time, but looking back on it as point, I had been improving quickly but didn’t yet believe
it came time for me to graduate, I was really happy to I could make the jump to the next level. So that event is
have gone to Bishop Moore. what gave me my confidence moving forward.

DAVIS: Any advice from a teacher that you’ve re- DAVIS: What was it like to finally secure your spot
membered over the years? on the PGA Tour?

SAM: No specific advice, but I feel like the entire faculty SAM: My goal was to make the PGA Tour all along, so
as a whole instilled the right principles. And at that age, it was a sense of relief more than anything. At that point,
there is so much molding going on as you enter high I had the belief in myself that the PGA Tour was where I
school. I don’t think you realize how much growing you belonged. It validated my belief that I belonged on the
do during high school. It’s hard to point to one piece of PGA Tour. You can’t fake confidence. And until you go
advice, but in general everyone did a really good job of out there and prove it, there will always be some doubt.
instilling those values. That helped me in college because
it made the academic side less challenging as it could’ve DAVIS: Do you have any advice for anyone out
been since I already had the right mindset coming out of there? Athletes or otherwise?
Bishop Moore. I was very prepared for academic
success from the start. SAM: I would say to make your decision and just go
with it. Hindsight is always 20/20, so just go all in with
DAVIS: Do you have a favorite high school golf what you choose. 1. Believe in what you’re doing and
memory? put the right people around you. 2. Don’t waver with
your goals. 3. Don’t think of the odds, there’s no reason
why it can’t be you.

Davis Hingtgen ‘17 is currently
a Senior at Emory University.
While at BMC, he was a four year
member of the varsity golf team.
He currently hosts “The Davis and
Michael Sports Podcast” and recently
reached out to fellow BMC alum

Sam Ryder ‘08, a current
member of the PGA Tour.

FAMILY OF

Come and
Follow Me...

Every month, BMC parents and friends get together for breakfast, fellowship,
and faith formation. In this relaxed environment at Dubsdread Taproom, we share a great meal, listen to

an inspiring speaker, and catch up with one another on our own lives. Because schedules are tight, we open at 7:45 am
for coffee, serve breakfast at 8am and always end promptly at 9am. In an effort to respect CDC guidelines,
the location of Family of Faith events is subject to change. Please keep an eye on your emails for current
information, including virtual links or location details. If you have any questions, contact Monica Cowart:
[email protected]

Our theme for this year comes from Matthew's Gospel (4:18-22) as he calls some of the disciples...
Come Follow Me. Below you can find the dates and topics for each Family of Faith event. We journey in faith
together, and we'd like to invite you to join us for any of these events.

SEPTEMBER 23 JANUARY 6
(VIRTUAL) Start Anew
I will make you Fishers of Men;
Answering your call FEBRUARY 11
Together to Heaven; A couples journey to
OCTOBER 27 accompany each other through this life and
Living a Life Beyond your Dreams; ultimately to Heaven
How following Christ can change everything
MARCH 16
NOVEMBER 18 Divine Mercy: God’s Message to Us
To Bethlehem;
An Advent Reflection with Mary APRIL 16
Easter Joy; Reflections on Mary Magdalene

MEMORIAM

ALUMNI FRIENDS OF BMC Lucille Ibbotson James Aliberti

Lucille Adamchak Ibbotson ‘56 William Amidon Don Rowe JT Hickson
Father of
James Aliberti ‘59 Kathleen Amidon MacGregor ‘69, Kenneth Lindlau Patricia Lindlau
Marilyn Amidon Santucci ‘71, and
Howard “Don” Rowe, Jr. ‘62 William Amidon, III ‘72 Robet McLeod Luke McLeod

Kenneth Lindlau ‘64 and James Samuel Byrd Hoppy Hopfensperger Dan Stephens
Patricia Sagan Lindlau ‘64 Grandfather of Riley Byrd Portmann ‘16
brother-in-law and sister of Stephen Harrell Cynthia Gray
Katherine Sagan Brown ‘64 Beverly Dantzler
Mother of Sherman Scott Dantzler ‘71 JoAnne Dorgan Erin Reily
Anne M. Medcalf-Smith ‘64 and Day Dantzler ‘74

Joseph (Thomas) Hickson, III ‘67 William “Bill” Froehlich, Sr.
brother of Michael L. Hickson ‘69 Father of William “Bill” Froehlich, Jr. ‘87,
Craig Froehlich ‘88, and Jason Froehlich ‘96
Robert D. McLeod ‘67 Father-in-law of Teresa Breig Froehlich ‘88
Luke McLeod ‘73 Grandfather of Justin ‘16, Victoria ‘16,
brothers of William McLeod ‘67, Alex ‘19, and Ashley ‘21
James McLeod ‘68, and
Anna Lucille Mcleod Truby ‘75 Rhonda Leary
Mother of Morgan Leary ‘04
Mark (Hoppy) Hopfensperger ‘72
brother of Jill Hopfensperger Uliano ‘74, Michelle Chavez
Julie Hopfensperger Stinson ‘79, and Mother of Francesca Chavez’ 14 and
Jeff Hopfensperger ‘73 ✞ Sasha Chavez’ 03

Daniel Stephens ‘72 Kathie Delaney
Brother of Ruth Stephens Sohler ‘70 Mother of Erin Delaney Gerhart ‘89
Grandmother of Caroline Gerhart ‘18
Steven Harrell ‘74
Mary Terry Walker
Cynthia Kolb Gray ‘75 Mother of Kathy Keating Walker ‘75
Grandmother of Katie Walker ‘17,
JoAnne K. Dorgan ‘79 Karly Keating ‘18, and Amy Walker ‘19,
Sister of Suzanne Dorgan Parisian ‘70
FORMER FACULTY
Erin Riley ‘05 MEMBER
Daughter of Kevin Riley ‘74
Sister of Kelly Riley ‘07 Msgr. Joseph Harte

Katelyn McDonald ‘06 Mary Harrell
Drum Major of the ‘05/’06 Mother of Steven Harrell ‘88
Black & Gold Brigade and Anne Harrell ‘92

Katelyn McDonald

ON THE FRONT LINES

Alumni at the forefront of the
fight against Covid-19

BMC CLASS OF 2020 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Adelphi University Florida International University Montclair State University St. Bonaventure University
University of Alabama at Birmingham Florida Polytechnic University University of Montevallo St. Francis College
The University of Alabama Florida Southern College Nazareth College St. John’s University - Manhattan Campus
University of Alaska Fairbanks Florida State University New College of Florida St. John’s University
Allegheny College University of Florida University of New Hampshire Stetson University
American University Full Sail University University of New Haven Stevenson University
Appalachian State University Furman University New York University Stonehill College
Arizona State University-Tempe George Mason University University of North Carolina at Charlotte Stony Brook University, SUNY
University of Arkansas George Washington University North Carolina State University at Suffolk University
Auburn University Georgetown University Raleigh SUNY at Fredonia
Auburn University at Montgomery Georgia Southern University University of North Florida The University of Tampa
Ave Maria University Georgia State University Northwest Lineman College Temple University
Ball State University University of Georgia Norwich University The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Barry University University of Hartford University of Notre Dame The University of Tennessee-Martin
Baylor University Hawaii Pacific University Nova Southeastern University Texas Christian University
Belmont Abbey College High Point University Oklahoma State University The New School - All Divisions
Belmont University Hofstra University Old Dominion University The Ohio State University
Boston College Holy Cross College Pace University-New York Thomas Jefferson University
Bryant University College of the Holy Cross Pennsylvania State University Thomas More College of Liberal Arts
Bucknell University Howard University Piedmont College University of Oregon
California State Polytechnic University- University of Illinois at Urbana-Cham- University of Pittsburgh University of Utah
California State University, Sacramento paign Pratt Institute Valdosta State University
University of California-Davis Indiana University - Purdue University Providence College Valencia College
University of California-Irvine Indianapolis Purdue University Villanova University
University of California-Los Angeles Indiana University-Bloomington Quinnipiac University Virginia Tech
University of California, San Diego Iona College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Virginia-Main Campus
Cambridge College University of Iowa Rhodes College Viterbo University
Campbell University Jacksonville University University of Richmond Wagner College
Catholic University of America James Madison University University of Rochester Wake Forest University
University of Central Florida John Carroll University Rollins College Washington and Lee University
Central Michigan University University of Kentucky Rutgers University-Newark Washington State University
Christopher Newport University The King’s College Sacred Heart College University of Washington, Seattle
Clark University Lafayette College Sacred Heart University University of Washington-Tacoma
Clemson University Lake-Sumter State College Saint Johns River Community College Webster University
University of Colorado at Boulder Liberty University - St. Augustine Campus University of West Florida
Colorado Mountain College Long Island University, Brooklyn Saint Leo University West Virginia University
Colorado State University LIU Post Saint Mary’s College West Virginia Wesleyan College
University of Dayton Longwood University Saint Michael’s College Western Connecticut State University
Dean College Louisiana State University Saint Vincent College William and Mary
University of Denver Loyola University Chicago Salve Regina University University of Wisconsin-Madison
University College Dublin Loyola University Maryland Samford University Wittenberg University
East Carolina University Loyola University New Orleans University of San Francisco Wofford College
Eckerd College Lynn University Santa Fe College University of Wyoming
Elon University Manchester University Savannah College of Art and Design Xavier University of Louisiana
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universi- Marymount Manhattan College Schreiner University Yale University
ty-Daytona Beach Massachusetts Maritime Academy Seminole State College
Emerson College University of Massachusetts-Amherst Seton Hall University Selected schools of attendance in bold
Emmanuel College Miami University-Oxford Simmons University
Fairfield University University of Miami University of South Carolina, Salkehatchie The class of 2020 received
Flagler College-St Augustine University of Minnesota-Duluth University of South Carolina-Columbia
Florida A&M University Mississippi State University University of South Florida $21,747,254
Florida Atlantic University University of Mississippi University of South Florida, St. Pete
Florida Gulf Coast University University of Missouri-Columbia Southeastern University in scholarships and aid.
Florida Institute of Technology University of Missouri-Kansas City Spelman College





ALUMNI UPDATES
What’s happening with our Hornets!
SHE BELIEVED
CONNECTING FAMILIES SHE COULD

OUTSIDE THE WAITING ROOM

Patrick de la Roza (CEO) ‘96
Kevin de la Roza, MD (CMO) ‘94
The EASE app updates patients and
families with secure text, photo, and
video updates. EASE ranked #13 out
of the top 100 fastest-growing Gator
owned/led businesses in the world
by the UF Alumni Association.

FRATELLI COMPANY Allison Kreiger Walsh ‘01

Matt Hunt ‘04 Allison is part of the Business Journals
Matt and his partners have Leadership Trust Expert Panel®, an
created Fratelli They are invite-only network of influential business
delivering the “best pasta leaders,executives and entrepreneurs
sauces” to your door. in your community. Allison also shares
Small Batch. Handmade, her Podcast for encouragement and
using only real ingredients. inspiration and with her guests!

www.fratellifoods.com Tony Mehlich ‘03

Catherine Jannar (C.J.) Bennett ‘69 Appointed as a Dean at BMC

Retired from Nursing Home Social Services Director

ORLANDO CATHOLIC SCHOOLS 2019-2020

THE HUMBLE LIFE OF EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

A COACHING LEGEND

Bo Clark ‘75 Elizabeth Sayers O’Neill ‘76 John Timmes ‘74
A son’s biography of the Middle School Math Teacher Religion Teacher
coaching legend who left his St. James Cathedral School Bishop Moore Catholic
indelible handprint on the lives
of his players, students, coaches,
and family. Torchy Clark is
remembered as one of the
most successful high school
football and basketball coaches
in the state of Wisconsin.

DR. OAKLEY PET LAUREATE FUTURE HORNET

Gavin Oakley ‘11 Andrew Foran ‘15 CEO Anthony Stallone ‘04
Received his Doctor of Podiatric Graduated from the The Stallones welcomed Logan
Medicine from Kent State University, University of Alabama. Anthony in August.
College of Podiatric Medicine and
now is in residence at the Bay Pines Jeffrey Harvey ‘97
VA Healthcare Hospital. Community Legal Services
of Mid-Florida Inc.
Pam Crew Myers ‘89 appointed Jeffrey Harvey
to Chief Executive Officer.
Speech Language Pathologist at Lakeland Regional Health

NOT SELF BUT Jyllian Guerriero Bradshaw ‘02
COUNTRY
Appointed to the Board of Directors at The Dakota Center

ALUMS GIVING HOPE

Donald Gustavson ‘97 Pete Piacenti ‘99, financial needs. Since its inception,
Retired from the Navy in 2020. Kathryn Nagib ‘06, are both Pete (President/Founder) and
volunteers for Give Hope Kathryn (Board Member) share
Connect with us! Foundation, which supports that of the 255 requests they
families in Central Florida who have received, Give Hope
www.BishopMoore.org are battling childhood cancer Foundation
facebook.com/bishopmoorecatholic and have a unique combination has helped
bishop_moore_catholic of medical, emotional, and every family.
@letsgohornets
Bishop Moore Alumni

MARITAL BLISS

ENGAGED WEDDING 25 YEARS 50 YEARS

Samantha Sanoke ‘07 Katie Truluck ‘13 Michelle Etze Blanford ‘86 William O’Brien ‘65 and
Pediatric nurse and recently Married Casey Coats. Michelle and her husband Chrissy Hennessey O’Brien ‘68
engaged to AJ Scarp. Both are practicing Doctor have been married for 25 The O’Briens celebrated
of Physical Therapy in the years. 50 years of marriage.
metro Atlanta area.

THE BLACK & GOLD BRIGADE HOLDS THE RECORD FOR THE MOST
CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE UNIVERSITY CLASSIC WINNING THEIR
CLASS FIVE TIMES 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, AND 2019!

GRANDPARENTS

CELEBRATION

Grandparents Day Mass and Breakfast is an event
that we look forward to at Bishop Moore Catholic every
year. Last year we welcomed over 500 grandparents
and grandchildren. We will host our annual
Grandparents Day in the spring.
Be on the lookout for more details coming soon.

TOGETHER WE ARE MOORE

FACULTY AND STAFF 2020-2021

FR. RALPH DUWELL Theresa DePrinzio • Katherine Kreuzkamp Linda Sawyer • •
PASTOR Claudy Devilien John Kuhlman Maria Scarabino
Peter Dionne Todd Lamb Debra Schuster
FR. EDWIN CARDONA Thomas Doyle • • Lorraine LaMorte • William Shade
PAROCHIAL VICAR Kimberly Driver Jenny Ledon Joseph Sharkey
Nicholas Eliason Allison Lehnen • Emilee Smith
FR. ANTHONY AARONS Ashley Ell Amanda Livermore • Stacy Snelling
DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL Genevieve Fable • Rachel Luckenbill Marvin Snyder •
DEVELOPMENT Ryan Fleming Heather Lusher Victor Sorondo • •
Astrid Francis Sarah Luter Nichole Spates
SR. KRISTI BERGMAN Emily Funston Susan Madigan Jolie Spelman • •
CAMPUS MINISTER Nikia Gallozzi Mike Malatesta • • • • Denise Sprenkle
Michael Geelan David Manchon • • Patrick Stallings •
Nancy Abdelmeseh Amy Geltz Gracie Mazanec Paula Steadman
Madeleine Aiello Raheem General Vito Mazzini Kimberly Story •
Sherrie Alderman • Mike Gerhart • Brian McAninch Linda Tatum
Angela Baldwin Sarah Goley Robert McCall Marcial Thomas
Annette Baldwin • Matthew Gorden • Anthony Mehlich John Timmes • • •
Robyn Baltar • • Mary Grady Philip Metz Laura Tomko
James Barker Anita Gros Rachel Meyers • Diana Tompkins
Loida Bass • Ines Gurley Beth Miller • Yvonne Toro • •
Kristy Belden Carol Guthrie Curtis Miller • • Marcea Ustler
Kay Bencen Jorge Haddock-Morales Eric Moskowitz Missy Van Anda • •
Dave Boehm • • • Tom Hage • Morgan Mylod Jeany Vasquez •
Ana Borges Kendall Hall Earl Noffsinger Michelle Vazquez •
Gina Bresnahan Matt Hedrick • • Paul O’Grady • • LLyana Vu
Lisa Brogan • • Tammy Helenthal Arthur Ordona • Donna Walden • •
Luisa Buck • • Gina Helms • • Dina Osorto Carolista Ware
Courtney Cannon Eric Hennes Karen Osorto Andrew Weed
Dayra Castro Kathy Henriquez Luis Osorto Joan Wheeler • •
Sarah Chambers Ed Hindle Mary Jane Pack John Wheeler
Helen Chwalisz Joshua Hobart Alexandra Padula Senior • Nicole Wells
Joseph Cimijotti Annie Howell Michael Panico Mark White
John Coil William Hubbard Sherryl Perez Erika Wikstrom
Kristy Colligan Melissa Iglesias Adam Pridemore James Winquest
Jennifer Connell Julio Irizarry Rosalbe Prieto Susan Wofford
Winifred Cook Ruthven Jackie Mary Pryor Iciar Wood
Mimi Costa • • • Susan Jackson Sarah Purser Raymond Wynne
Monica Cowart • • • Kammie Jarvis Brian Reim James Yarbrough •
Lisa Crespo Larissa Jour Romy Rivera
Micah Davis Kathleen Kane Denise Robertson • Denotes Alumni
Sharon Dearman • • Shirley Kennedy Clifford Roer • Past Parent of student(s)
Lucie Dempsey • • • • Current Parent

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