Alumni Magazine Fall 2017

MOORE

THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS, AND FRIENDS OF BISHOP MOORE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL 2017

MOORE A FAMILY OF
LEADERS…
Magazine is published
bi-annually by the Bishop Moore Alumni, Parents, and Friends of Bishop Moore Catholic:
Catholic Advancement Office.
As you look through this magazine, you might be reminded of a family album. Ours is a
MARVIN SNYDER big family with great connections – some centered right here in the College Park area and
EDITOR others running through Central Florida and around the country. The Bishop Moore Catholic
Hornets featured here are doing wonderfully exciting and impactful work in advocacy,
GENEVIEVE FABLE, P’17 news, the arts, education, and so many other areas. As members of the BMC family, these
ART DIRECTOR tell our story.

LISA ALFONSO ‘91, P’18, ‘20 I am excited to share with you the story of the Heidrich family and their rich history of faithful
HELEN CHWALISZ devotion and generosity to the Catholic community not only here in Central Florida but the
(AND YEARBOOK STAFF) Southeast region of the country. The Heidrich Cultural Center has been repurposed and
AMANDA LIVERMORE renovated to house our performing arts program.
TONY MEHLICH ‘03
CONTRIBUTORS I also want to thank you for another year of your unwavering generosity and support. The
latter half of the magazine, the Annual Report, is a testament to the strength of our family
Address correspondence to: in continuing to promote a Catholic high school experience for families in Central Florida.
Bishop Moore Catholic Your support is a constant source of inspiration that propels us forward. Each of us on the
Advancement Office Bishop Moore Catholic campus are grateful that you have chosen to place your trust and
3901 Edgewater Drive gifts in our students and our institution.
Orlando, FL 32804
Thank you for choosing Bishop Moore Catholic.
Articles are expressly the opinions of the
author. We reserve the right to edit all THOMAS DOYLE SCOTT BROGAN
content for accuracy and length. We PRESIDENT PRINCIPAL
gladly submit photos received but due
to the volume submitted and quality, P.S. There are so many exciting changes on
we may not be able to display them all. campus – we would love to see you here! Let us
know the next time you are in the area or just stop by
THOMAS DOYLE, P’09, ‘13 the Advancement Office or Alumni Center for a tour.
PRESIDENT
Virtus et Scientia
ADVANCEMENT TEAM

MARVIN SNYDER
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT

AMANDA LIVERMORE
DIRECTOR OF MISSION EFFECTIVENESS

TONY MEHLICH ‘03
ALUMNI AND COMMUNICATIONS
COORDINATOR

JEANY VASQUEZ, P’14
ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE/
DATABASE MANAGER

MATT HEDRICK, P’21
ADVANCEMENT ASSOCIATE

GENEVIEVE FABLE, P’17
GRAPHIC DESIGN

CAROLINA MARULANDA, P’07, ‘14, ‘15
ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT

ADMINISTRATION TEAM

SCOTT BROGAN, P’18, ‘20
PRINCIPAL

CHARLOTTE FUNSTON, P’12
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

YVONNE TORO, P’06, ‘09
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

DAVID MANCHON, P’13, ‘17
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

MICHAEL MALATESTA ‘71, P’01, ‘03, ‘05, ‘11
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

MISSY VAN ANDA, P’01, ‘03, ‘05, ‘11
DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE

ALUMNI COORDINATOR

TONY MEHLICH ‘03

There is much to be excited UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS!
about as a member of the
Hornet Alumni Association! 27, 28, 29 OCTOBER
FRI, SAT, SUN
For the first time in school history, ALUMNI WEEKEND
we have a specific and dedicated Oct. 27 - All Alumni BBQ 5:30
space for alumni. Thanks to the Homecoming Game - 7:00
generosity of Barbara Gleason Oct. 28 - Class Parties
Taggart ’61 and her sister Jennifer Oct. 29 - All Alumni Mass
Gleason Brinner ’68, there now exists 12:00 pm Mass under the pines and tours
an Alumni Welcome Center on the
side of the Heidrich Center (dome). 28 OCTOBER
SAT · 8AM
I invite you to come back to ALUMNI NETWORKING GOLF OUTING
campus for a tour and flip Dubsdread Golf Course
through the pages of your
yearbooks. For many who have 22 DECEMBER
been active in our association’s FRI · 6:30PM
funding, planning, and ALUMNI CHRISTMAS PARTY
implementation over the years, BMC Student Center
this is indeed a dream come true.

From our point of view, this merely
marks a new beginning for BMC
Alumni. It is fitting, that our iconic
dome will be the area housing our
new Alumni Center because it is
truly the heart of the campus.

We are continually grateful for the
opportunity to dedicate ourselves to
the Bishop Moore Catholic alumni
community and strive to build a
program that will continue to
promote faith driven values in
the world today.

GYMMORE THAN A
REPURPOSING THE DOME

President Thomas Doyle and
Mr. Francis Heidrich

Paul and Francis Heidrich

Most who walk the campus At an early age, the boys learned to love neighboring St. Mary’s College. “I went to
of Bishop Moore Catholic and truly appreciate their Catholic faith. a Peter, Paul, and Mary concert in the dome
High School probably They passed it on to all 23 of their children and thought it was really neat to see a similar
don’t know the history (Francis had twelve and Paul had eleven). They facility built on my high school campus.”
of this iconic building. even lived next door to one another on the Isle
of Sicily in Winter Park while the children were As if building a multi-purpose facility at Bishop
The Heidrich Center was built with a large school aged. Moore were not enough, Herman I donated
donation from the Herman J. Heidrich Family in the funds to construct a library at St. Bernard
1965. Herman J. Heidrich, II and Sarah Devlin Bishop Joseph Hurley of the Diocese of College (later known as Southern Benedictine
Heidrich had four children. Their eldest son, St. Augustine approached Herman II about College prior to closing in 1979) in Cullman,
Herman J. Heidrich, III and their only daughter, donating the funds for the construction of a Alabama as well as the construction of St. Joan
Jean Heidrich Nelms, both died at the age of geodesic dome shaped building in Central of Arc Parish in Lewisville, Georgia. Many
31 from cancer. The two remaining sons, Florida. Herman II agreed but wanted the members of the family even attended the
Francis and Paul, were partners with their building dedicated to the youth of the dio- installation and coronation of Pope John XXIII.
father in the citrus industry. The business was cese and for it to be constructed on the Bishop Befitting a man so deeply committed to
centrally located in downtown Orlando at the Moore Catholic campus. The Heidrich Center his faith in action and deeds, Herman II
corner of Robinson and Garland before relocating broke ground in March 1965. At the same quietly passed away from a heart attack after
to 441 across from Rosemont in 1954. time, Anne Heidrich Diebel Lane ‘60 recalls genuflecting prior to entering the church pew
attending a concert at the Stepan Center at the at a Sunday Mass at St. James.
University of Notre Dame while she attended

The Francis Heidrich Family The Heidrich BMC Legacy

The Paul Heidrich Family Francis Xavier Heidrich ‘37 (St. James HS)
Doris Feuerbacher Heidrich ‘39 (St. James HS)
This deep seeded faith carried on to both drama, choir, and band. At the same time, Paul Daniel Heidrich ‘42 (St. James HS)
Francis and Paul. Interestingly enough, Francis the new flexible design of the space will also James Morrison Lane ‘58
and Paul were born on the same day, only five continue for the building’s utilization of the Anne Heidrich Diebel-Lane ‘60
years apart. “Until his death five years ago, central gym floor for basketball and volleyball Francis Xavier Heidrich, Jr. ‘61
my father truly loved his Catholic faith,” says practices. As an added feature, the locker Patricia Anne Heidrich ‘63
daughter Carole Heidrich Burnette ‘67. For rooms have been converted to the mail room Carole Anne Heidrich Burnette ‘67
his part, though not physically able to attend and copy center. The front side of the building Dr. Paul Daniel Heidrich, II ‘68
Mass, Francis prays the rosary dutifully each will also house the new Alumni Center thanks Doris Mary Heidrich Hardrick ‘70
morning and watched Mass on Sunday to the generosity of Barbara Gleason Taggart Nancy Jean Heidrich ‘70
morning television before being brought ’61and Jennifer Gleason Brinner ’68. Helen Jean Heidrich Canfield ‘71
Eucharist from the local parish. Stephen D. Canfield ‘71
When told of the renovations to this iconic and Mary Elizabeth Heidrich Rich ‘72
In an effort to enhance and preserve the historical structure, Francis quipped “I’m glad the Mary Ellen Heidrich Dehlinger ‘73
legacy of this historic structure, the school school still has a purpose for it and can use it.” Joan Heidrich Pinney ‘75
administration has decided to repurpose Reflects Anne, “We have gotten so much from Barbara Heidrich Yergy ‘77
the facility. Upon completion of renovations, our Catholic faith – a real value system to Catherine Heidrich Jones ‘79
the Heidrich Center will serve as host to the guide our lives – that I am just so appreciative Kenneth J. Heidrich ‘80
school’s performing arts program including of the way I have been raised.” Susan Heidrich Shogren ‘81
Louise Heidrich Kellum ‘82
Mary Lynda Lane ‘82
Lisa Marie Lane Hardy ‘86
Peter Heidrich Diebel ‘92
Stewart Canfield ‘99
Zach Canfield ‘05
Nicholas Reilly Diebel ‘18
Aidan Charles Hempsted ‘20

deceased

ALUMNI FACULTY
COURTNEY GRAHAM ‘95

as she moved to Washington, D.C. and
interacted with the deaf community. It was
there that Courtney learned American Sign
Language and more about the deaf community
where she was further able to accept and
understand who she was as a deaf person.

PEACE Courtney Graham Cannon ‘95 It’s inspiring to see the way God has worked
BE WITH throughout Courtney’s life. While she was
graduated from Bishop Moore Catholic in St. Louis earning her Master’s degree, a
YOU with great memories of the swim team, friend introduced Courtney to Bryan Cannon.
cross country, soccer, and yearbook. Although he was a hearing person, this young
The four years were a time of growth, as man knew ASL and had an understanding
this teenager struggled to discover her own of deaf culture due to having a best friend
identity as a person who is deaf in a in college who was deaf. Now, Bryan and
hearing world. Now she has returned as Courtney have been married for nine years,
a teacher for our growing American Sign and have taught ASL to their three children:
Language program and feels like she has Samuel, Connor, and John Thomas.
come home.
Courtney and her family are back in
Courtney became deaf at 3 months being Orlando, and she has returned to BMC
sick with spinal meningitis. With her parents excited to bring her connection and experience
and 3 brothers as her greatest support, as an alumni and as someone who is deaf.
she learned how to read lips and worked “I can’t wait to teach these students sign
tirelessly through 18 years of speech language and to give them the perspective of
therapy. With the help of a cochlear deaf people in a hearing world.”
implant, which allows her to hear some
sounds, and her incredible talent of reading Top left
lips, Courtney learned to speak. Courtney with her husband Bryan and their children.
She found support among the
community while attending Bottom
Bishop Moore Catholic. Courtney and her brothers: Christian Graham ‘04,

Zachary Graham ‘99, and Patrick Graham ‘97.

“I was very withdrawn and shy
because I didn’t know who I was
and I didn’t know any other deaf
people,” Courtney remembers.
Right after college, this changed

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
ALLISON KRIEGER-WALSH ‘01

Alumni Allison Kreiger Walsh ‘01 We spent time asking Allison more about I made a commitment to myself, family,
her life since graduation and the impact and community to do everything I could to
is a dynamic corporate leader, philanthropist, Bishop Moore Catholic has had on her. prevent others from going down the same
entrepreneur, success coach and much, Here is what she had to say: path.
much more. Her charismatic leadership
and passion for bettering the lives of others You have a passion for What do you enjoy as an
near and far, has inspired thousands of philanthropy and giving back to alumnus of the school?
people across the country. our community. What effect did
your time/education at Bishop I absolutely adore the friendships I have
Allison feels Bishop Moore Catholic Moore Catholic have on you in from BMC. I am still in close contact with
prepared her for so much more than just your career path? many of my friends from high school and
college. “At BMC I was surrounded by am so grateful to have them in my life.
teachers, faculty, and staff that truly cared I struggled for many of my teenage years I am looking forward to my children
about their students. Their ability to connect with bulimia and anorexia. Once I was in attending BMC in the future and them
on a level that not only pushed us to be healthy recovery, I wanted to use my voice forming similar lifelong bonds!
our best, but also empowered us to know to inspire change. When I got to UF,
what we were capable of, was and still I realized there were very few resources
is inspiring. I felt incredibly supported available on my campus, at that time, for
throughout my time at Bishop Moore on those in recovery or still struggling. I created
and off campus.” a student organization, which then quickly
became a nonprofit, to help others.
After graduating from BMC, Allison Helping Other People Eat (HOPE)
attended the University of Florida and became my platform as Miss
pursued a degree in Public Relations Florida and at Miss America,
and Event Management. and has continued to be my life’s
mission. As a result, I have tried
In 2009, Allison began law school at to do the same with my team at
Florida A&M University in Orlando and Advanced Recovery Systems ---
graduated with her Juris Doctorate in I strive to inspire, equip, motivate
2012, while working for UF Health & and empower them to reach
Orlando Health. Allison is a marketing their full potential.
and public relations professional,
motivational speaker, founder and How do you feel
president of a 501c3 non-profit you are living out the
organization, and currently serves as the Mission of BMC in
Vice President of Business Development your career choice?
and Branding for a cutting edge, behavioral
health care company based in Central I firmly believe to whom much is
Florida. Additionally, Allison had the given much is expected. BMC
unique opportunity to serve her state as instilled in me my responsibility
Miss Florida 2006, logging over 80,000 to help others and I am humbled
miles and making over 250 personal to be in the position I am in today.
appearances. I am also very thankful to have
overcome my own struggle and

SENIOR MOMENTS

On Friday, April 29 the
BMC community gathered to
recognize the outstanding
achievements of the students
over the course of the academic
year. During the Awards Day
ceremony held in the school
gymnasium, community
organizations, select colleges
and universities, and the school
presented recipients with
award certificates and some
with financial scholarships
including the Ann Hefferin
Memorial Endowment, Kelly
Reen Memorial Endowment,
and Alumni Scholarship.

At the Senior luncheon, Gaby
Barahona Omenn ‘03, currently
with Google, shared this tidbit of
advice with the Class of 2017:
“This community is one you will
have forever. Hold on to it. Fall
back on it when you need it and
be there for one another. You’ll
be better for it.”

On May 22, the Seniors
celebrated baccalaureate
Mass where they were
addressed by the winners of
St. Joseph Award recipients and
classmates George Kacperski
and Katherine Taramykin. Then
in the afternoon, Valedictorian
Samantha Garcia and Salutatorian
Carolyne Davidson shared their
reflections and remarks with their
fellow graduates.

all hail the black and gold

2017 LEGACY GRADUATES

Barba ‘87/Giles ‘87 Bates/Clary ‘91 Blackburn/Rivera ‘83 Brockman ‘86 Davies/Pietzrak ‘87

Etscorn ‘80 Fowler ‘75 Gavigan/Finnane ‘91 Gonzales ‘86 Hotaling/Wright ‘84

Joyce ‘82 Kelly ‘91 Koblasz/Ruiz ‘87 Lehnen/Hage ‘92 Norris ‘85/Bourne ‘85

O’Malley ‘89/McKenna ‘89 Ogier ‘86 Oyler ‘69 Ramirez ‘82 Rigler/Harkins ‘86

Sorvillo/Courtney ‘86 Spitulski ‘87 Thomas/Wasman ‘74 Thomson/Velt ‘84 Ubbink/Lynch ‘88

Veigle ‘88 Walker/Keating ‘75

Wasman ‘80/Herslebs Zalewski ‘88

DRAMA

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S

THE SOUND
OF MUSIC

TICKET PRICES:MARCH 29-31 & APRIL 1
ADULT $13

FINE ARTSSTUDENT $10

This past Spring in the art show, students in the National Art Honor Society displayed chairs which were created during
the “plaine air” field trip at the Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden. Two of these chairs will be available for auction
at November’s Legacy Gala. Additionally, the National Art Honor Society raised $800 for art supplies for the
Dominican Mission Trip and ArtsReach Orlando. These programs help children have art supplies they may not have
otherwise be able to afford them.

BAND

OUR AWARD-WINNING BAND AND COLOR GUARD

&BLACK GOLD BRIGADE

This past March, the Black and Gold Brigade traveled to Washington, DC and performed in the St. Patrick's
Day Parade in their new uniforms. The band was recognized with the Best Visiting Band Award.

CHOIR

BMC WOMEN’S CHOIR
The women’s choir went to
State Music Performance
Assessments in Lakeland
and received Superior and
Excellent ratings from the
judges.

HORNETS SEASON RECAPS

ORLANDO SENTINEL FOLLOW THE
VARSITY SPORTS
HORNETS!
JEANNE KACHRIS AS GIRLS LACROSSE
PLAYER OF THE YEAR www.BishopMoore.org
bishopmoorecatholic
MORGAN DAVIS AS GIRLS OVERALL bishop_moore_catholic
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR @letsgohornets
Bishop Moore Alumni
DANIEL BOLAN AS BOWLER OF THE YEAR

state champs

GIRLS LACROSSE
HEAD COACH: KELLY BLYSTONE

The Bishop one-goal victory over Lake victory the next day was a The team dedicated the entire
Moore Catholic Oswego, a top team from complete team effort, with post-season to Izzy Lozano
Girls’ Lacrosse Oregon in late March. eight different players scoring. who was sidelined with an
Freshman goalie Regan A. ACL injury in late March.
team capped off an exciting From there the team went on had 8 saves. Senior Abby Izzy, along with four other
to decisive victories against Spalding scored the sudden Seniors (Alex Alatriste,
season with a 13-12 Dr. Phillips in the District Final, victory goal with 13 seconds Alessandra Fable, Abby
and Viera, Lake Highland left in the second overtime Kranich, and Jeanne Kachris)
double overtime win over Prep, and Newsome in the period. will continue playing lacrosse
Regionals. in college.
St. Thomas Aquinas in the

State Championship Game

on April 29.

The team started the year on The Hornets traveled to Jupiter
retreat, growing in faith and for the State Championships
as a team. From that point for the first time since 2012.
on they played with It was a special moment for
“1 Heartbeat,” finishing the assistant coach Chelsea
regular season with a 13-4 Worrell ‘12, who played on
record, including a come- that team. The team beat
from-behind victory over the Ponte Vedra in the semi-final
Benjamin School early in game by the score of 19-12.
the season and an exciting The 13-12 State Championship

GIRLS’ LACROSSE

COACH: KELLY BLYSTONE

• Varsity Record 20-4
• JV 14-0
• District Record 6-1

#1 IN SENTINEL SUPER 6 COACH KELLY BLYSTONE

ALL-AMERICAN & ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN: FLORIDA DAIRY FARMERS COACH OF THE YEAR
Nicole Blystone ‘17, Jeanne Kachris ‘17

US LACROSSE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK:
Nicole Blystone ‘17, Abby Spalding ‘17

SPECTRUM SPORTS GIRLS LACROSSE PLAYER OF
THE YEAR: Jeanne Kachris ‘17

SPORTS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR US LACROSSE ALL-
AMERICAN: Jeanne Kachris ‘17, Nicole Blystone ‘17

BOYS LACROSSE

COACH: REED REYNOLDS

US LACROSSE
ALL-AMERICAN:
Will J. ‘18

ALL-DISTRICT :
Charlie Rask ‘17
Robbie B. ’18
Will J. ’18
Jake K. ‘19
Hudson B. ’20

• Varsity Record 19-3
• JV 13-1
• District Record 6-0
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

BASEBALL

COACH: TONY MEHLICH ‘02

• Varsity Record 21-11
• JV Record 8-8-1
• District Record 3-0

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS,
REGION CHAMPIONS,
STATE RUNNER-UP

FACA 5A Player of the Year – Josh Bates ‘17
Sentinel Super 6 -- 5th place
All Central Florida 1st team – Josh Bates ‘17
All Central Florida 2nd team – Bob Spitulski ‘17
All Central Florida 3rd team – Kyle M. ‘19

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

COACH: ALLAN KNIGHT

• Varsity Record 19-10
• JV Record 10-7
• District Record 9-0

DISTRICT RUNNER-UP

WEIGHTLIFTING

COACH: MATT HEDRICK

• Record 9-0

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS,
REGION CHAMPIONS

STATE QUALIFIERS –
Juan Contreras ‘17
Diego Torres ‘17
Joe Wallace ‘17
Eric S. ‘18

STATE CHAMPION

GIRLS TRACK

COACH: CAROLISTA WARE

ASHLEY B. SCHOOL RECORD: Brianna Brown ‘17 broke the
school record in the shot put from1978 by
200/800M ADAPTIVE 4 inches – 36 ft 9 in

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS:
Cristina V.-G. ‘19 - Long Jump,
Alyssa M. ‘18 - Triple Jump,
Brianna Brown ‘17 - Shot,
Ashley B. ‘20 - 200M/800M Adaptive

REGION CHAMPIONS: Brianna Brown ‘17 - Shot,
Ashley B. ‘20 - 200/800M Adaptive

STATE CHAMPION:
Ashley B. - 200/800M Adaptive
State Runner-up Team - Adaptive

BOYS TRACK

COACH: CAROLISTA WARE

District Champion: CJ McNeal ‘17-100/200M,
Boys 4X100 CJ McNeal ‘17, Joe Wallace ‘17,
Juan Contreras ‘17 & Adam Netane ‘17

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SOFTBALL

COACH: DAVE OCCHIALINI

• Varsity Record 19-9
• JV Record 4-8
• District Record 3-0

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

DANCE

COACH: ANASTASIA MAINGOT

1ST IN UNION REGIONALS
3RD MA DANCE SOUTHEAST REGIONALS
11TH NDA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

WATER POLO

COACH: TODD LAMB

GIRLS BOYS

• Varsity Record 9-5 • Varsity Record 11-3
• District Record 3-1 • District Record 3-1

2ND IN DISTRICTS 2ND IN DISTRICTS

TENNIS COACH: TOM HAGE ‘89

GIRLS BOYS

• Varsity Record 12-5 • Varsity Record 13-3
• District Record 2-2 • District Record 2-2

4TH IN DISTRICTS 3RD IN DISTRICTS

AUSTIN LYON '03

PLAY-BY-PLAY/REPORTER FOR SPECTRUM SPORTS

“Bishop Moore Austin Lyon joined Spectrum Sports in IN HIS OWN WORDS:
August 2012 after nearly a decade of
Catholic provided covering high school sports in Central Bishop Moore Catholic provided the
the foundation for Florida. foundation for about everything that
about everything I have done in my life after school. I
that I have done His career began as a freelance have a lasting group of classmates
writer for the Orlando Sentinel while that I continue to interact with both
in my life attending Bishop Moore Catholic. personally and professionally. I came
after school. He also interned with the FHSAA to BMC shy with very few social skills.
Radio Network, assisting with state Once on campus, I broke out of my
” championship broadcasts in football, shell. I played on the varsity golf team
boys and girls basketball, girls and interacted with student
volleyball, baseball and softball. athletes because sports was my
passion. The story I love to share
Upon graduating from Bishop Moore with my peers is the day that our
in 2003, Lyon joined Friday Night Dean, Dave Wheeler, called me
Football, an Orlando high school from Mr. Friedland’s class and
football radio program on WORL. His offered me the opportunity to be
responsibilities included serving as the the PA announcer for the BMC
play-by-play announcer for live radio baseball team. Little did I know
broadcasts and hosting a postgame at the time, it would mold me
call-in show. into the person I am today at
Spectrum Sports. It was always
In 2008, Lyon started working as a what I wanted to do, and now
reporter for Orlando Sentinel Varsity I cover sports, I am on TV and
Sports, a weekly high school sports radio. That day changed my life.
TV show on WFTV. He transitioned to The faculty and staff started me on that
the editorial department in 2011 as path and helped me make my dream
a beat reporter covering high school a reality. BMC provided me with an
and local sports. opportunity to grow in the professional
field of broadcasting, a profession that
Lyon’s responsibilities for Spectrum I remain in to this day with Spectrum
Sports include serving as a play-by- Sports. So what did Bishop Moore
play announcer, reporter and writer for Catholic do for me? It molded who
MySpectrumSports.com I am today, and I will remain forever
grateful to BMC.

BMC CLASS OF 2017 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

Adrian College Emory University University of Mary Washington The University of Scranton
Adventist University of Health Erskine College University of Massachusetts, Amherst Seminole State College
Sciences Fairfield University Miami University, Oxford Seton Hall University
The University of Alabama Fashion Institute of Technology University of Miami Sewanee: The University of the South
at Birmingham Flagler College Michigan State University Simmons College
The University of Alabama Florida A&M University University of Michigan, Dearborn University of South Carolina
Allegheny College Florida Atlantic University University of Michigan, Flint University of South Florida, St. Pete
Alma College Florida Gulf Coast University Misericordia University University of South Florida, Tampa
Assumption College Florida Institute of Technology Mississippi State University Southeastern University
Auburn University Florida International University University of Mississippi University of Southern California
Ave Maria University Florida Polytechnic University Mount Holyoke College St. John’s University - Manhattan
Babson College Florida Southern College Murray State University St. Olaf College
Barry University Florida State University Naropa University St. Petersburg College
Belmont Abbey College University of Florida University of Nevada, Las Vegas Stetson University
Bennington College Fordham University College of New Rochelle Syracuse University
Bethel College Franciscan University of Steubenville New York University Tallahassee Community College
Bethune-Cookman University Furman University Newman University The University of Tampa
Boston College Gardner-Webb University The University of North Carolina at Temple University
Boston University George Mason University Chapel Hill University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Brandeis University The George Washington University North Carolina State University Texas A&M University
California Polytechnic State University Georgetown University University of North Florida Texas Christian University
University of California, Berkeley Georgia Institute of Technology Northeastern University The University of Texas, Arlington
University of California, Davis Georgia Southern University University of Notre Dame The University of Texas, San Antonio
University of California, Santa Barbara The University of Georgia Parsons School of Design Troy University
University of California, Santa Cruz High Point University Pennsylvania State University, Erie Tulane University
Carnegie Mellon University College of the Holy Cross Pepperdine University United States Air Force Academy
Carthage College Indiana University at Bloomington Pfeiffer University United States Military Academy
The Catholic University of America Iona College University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown University of Utah
University of Central Florida Iowa State University Pratt Institute Valdosta State University
Christendom College The University of Iowa Princeton University Valencia College
University of Cincinnati Jacksonville University Providence College Vassar College
Clemson University James Madison University University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez University of Vermont
University of Colorado at Boulder Johns Hopkins University Purdue University Villanova University
Colorado School of Mines Kansas Wesleyan University University of Redlands Virginia Commonwealth University
Columbia University Keiser University - Fort Meyers University of Rhode Island Virginia Tech
Concordia University Chicago Kendall College Rhodes College University of Virginia
Cornell College University of Kentucky Rice University Wake Forest University
Cornell University The King’s College University of Richmond Washington College
Creighton University Lake Forest College Rollins College Washington University in St. Louis
Davidson College Lehigh University Sacred Heart University University of Washington
University of Dayton Louisiana State University Saint Leo University Wayne State University
Drexel University Loyola Marymount University Saint Mary’s College Webster University
University College Dublin Loyola University Maryland Saint Vincent College Wentworth Institute of Technology
East Carolina University Loyola University New Orleans Samford University University of West Florida
Eckerd College Lynn University San Jose State University West Virginia Wesleyan College
Elon University Manhattan College Santa Clara University University of Wisconsin, Madison
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Marian University Santa Fe College Wittenberg University
Emmanuel College Marquette University Savannah College of Art and Design Worcester Polytechnic Institute

(selected schools of attendance in bold)

ALUMNI UPDATES

TELL US WHAT’S Renee Garrison ’75 Bret Csencsitz ‘86
GOING ON. Renee was recognized as the Gold Managing Partner of Gotham Bar &
medal winner by the Annual 2017 Grill in NYC. Helped develop the
New job? New baby? Florida Authors and Publishers Gotham Chocolates program, as well
Newly married? Association President’s Book Awards as a collection of fine culinary products
for her book, The Anchor Clankers, under the label, Gotham Selections. A
Submit your class notes at in the category of Young Adult/ classically-trained actor, director, and
www.bishopmoore.org/alumni Coming of Age. This prestigious producer. Food, family (son William,
national award is open to books daughter Cordelia), and the arts remain
published between 2016 and 2017. his driving passions.

1960s

Dr. William B Delaporte, III ‘62
William and Ruthie celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary June 3,
2017. Their Granddaughter Emily
Tessitore ‘13 graduated from Notre
Dame in May.

Michael Toolen ’62 1980s Bill Froehlich ‘87
Michael has two great grandkids, Bill married Terri Breig ‘88 and just
Michael Patrick, IV and Kathryn Jo Laura Grace DiVilio ‘81 celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
Toolen, ages: almost two and 3 Laura is the grandmother to 11 They have 3 kids: Katie ‘12, Julia ‘14,
weeks old. grandkids with a new set of twin boys. and Vicky ‘16. Go Hornets!

Bob Goff ‘63 Gina Garcia Buell ‘85 Esther M. Soler ‘87
Retired in 2010 from Raytheon Co. Opened second Wahlburger Esther graduated from Valencia
following a 43-year career in IT. location in the Waterford Towne College in May, 2017.
He relocated to Sarasota in 2014.

Arthur Gerard Wroble ‘66 Center. BMC Cheerleaders and friends
After leaving the Florida 15th Judicial
Circuit Court Bench, he is now a very 1990shelped cheer on the grand opening.

proud dad of his 3 beautiful daughters

and grandchildren. Elizabeth Hess En Naoui ‘98

Hicham En Naoui and Elizabeth

1970s “Hess” En Naoui were married March
13, 2016. Their children Charlie and
Carlamaire both attend Morning Star

Catholic School. Carlamarie has been

Kathleen Carter ‘72 accepted into the Orange County

Engaged to Michael Brinson and will Explorers Program starting in August.

be married in December, 2017.

Dr. Christyn Magill ’99 Sarah Meahl ’08 Julianne Tamoney ’10 and
Christyn is completing her third year Sarah is currently performing in Cirque Karoline Tamoney ‘12
as a fellow in Pediatric Emergency du Soleil’s PARAMOUR on Broadway. Julianne and Karoline together attended
Medicine at the Carolinas Medical USF School of Nursing and both are
Center in Charlotte. She started as full Justine Alemany ‘09 Postpartum Nurses at Winnie Palmer
time faculty with CMC Department of Justine is working as a substance Hospital for Women and Babies.
Emergency Medicine in July of 2017. abuse counselor with an MSW in
Tampa, FL. Sean Stanley ‘10 and
2000s Wesleigh Donadio ’09 Jacob Helwig‘12
Wesleigh is engaged to Richard Played football together at BMC
Ashley Lorenz ‘02 Massina, Esq. and is getting married and now both broadcast some of the
Ashley recently separated from the on November 11, 2017 at St. Margaret largest sports shows in the nation for
U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant Commander Mary Catholic Church in Winter Park, Ross Mobile Productions in CT.
and began her career working for FL. Wesleigh and Richard met in Sean is Mobile Porductions Broadcast
Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a undergrad at Villanova University. Engineer and Jacob is a Remote
Vice President in the Global Commercial Production Coordinator.
Bank in the New York City metro area. Paul J. Platt ‘09
Paul was promoted to US Army Kevin Joseph Culhan ‘12
Christian Ricaurte ‘02 Captain. Kevin graduated from USF in December
Graduate of Rollins College with a BA in 2016 with a Bachelors of Arts degree
Psychology 09’ and Masters in Clinical 2010s in Political Science. He will be
Mental Health Counseling ‘14. He is a attending Stetson University College
Clinical Manager of Intensive Outpatient Melissa Montoya ‘10 of Law beginning fall, 2017.
Medication Assisted Treatment Program Melissa graduated from Florida
at Aspire Health Partners, Inc. and Coastal School of Law in December Shelby Garbett ‘12
Board Member of An Infinite Mind. 2016, married Joel McAllister in May Shelby recently accepted a
2017, and is now a Human Rights promotion as a Business Analyst within
Travis Kalin ‘03 and Immigration Attorney. the Finance Domain at Walmart
Travis just started a new job with the Melissa and Joel currently live in Corporate Offices. Shelby joined
Fremantle Dockers who compete in the Jacksonville, Florida. Walmart as a Project Analyst in
Australian Football League, the biggest 2016 after graduating from Flagler
sporting league in Australia. He has College in Saint Augustine, Florida.
two children, Flynn, 4 and Amelia 1. She is now working towards earning
her MBA at John Brown University
Ashley Nicholas ‘06 while volunteering within the community.
Engaged in December, 2016.

Mary Quinn O’Connor ‘06
Engaged to Bartlett Jones Witherspoon, V.

John George Pisan ‘12 Victoria “Vikki” Parzygnat ‘13 John (Jack) Roche ’15
John graduated from the University Vikki was accepted to Adventist John (Jack) is beginning his 3rd year
of Florida and this fall starts Temple/ University (Florida Hospital) for the at the United States Military Academy
Lewis M Katz School of Medicine. master’s program in Healthcare at West Point. His summer duties
Administration starting in the fall. included the role of squad leader
Caitlin Colón ‘13 for Cadet Field Training (for cadets
Recently graduated Cum Laude from Christopher David Platt ‘13 that just finished plebe year, visiting
the University of North Florida in April Christopher is the assistant producer ROTC students and International
2017 with a Bachelor of Business for VICE on HBO in New York. military school cadets). He also
Administration, Transportation and participated in a climbing PIAD
Logistics. Working for Ravago Robbie Ryan ’13 (Physical Individual Advance
Americas as an Export Documentation A 2017 University of Notre Dame Development) in Colorado this summer.
Coordinator in Maitland, Florida. graduate with honors (cum laude)
and a BA in Economics. Traveling to
Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa
to work at an orphanage called
Open Arms Home for Children. To
document his experiences, he started
a blog called “East Coast to Eastern
Cape” and is excited to share the
journey with friends and former classmates.

Brandon Paquette ‘13
Brandon graduated from the University
of Central Florida on August 5, 2017
where he obtained a B.A in Legal
Studies. He intends to enter law
school in the fall of 2018.

Sam Ryder ‘08
Sam qualified for the US Open at
Erin Hills in Wisconsin. Sam was a
standout on the Hornet golf team.
Way to go Sam!

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The Bruno family’s seventh child, Isabella, graduated from Bishop Moore this year (she also won the Nativity

Men’s Club college scholarship). The family originally attended Saint Mary Magdalen, then came to Saint Charles
while Louie and Isabella were in the school, and have since settled at Nativity. All seven children graduated from BMC.
From L-R: Nancy ‘05, Catherine ‘11, Isabella ‘17, Louie ‘14, Elena ‘08, John David ‘04, and Sarah ‘03.

BIRTHS

Finley Luceen Starrett · Born 4/25/17 Keely (Whitmer) Merritt ‘02
Proud Parents Clay and Tanya Jarvis Starrett ‘01 Peter Scott Merritt was welcomed to the world on July 19, 2017,
making them a family of four!

Katie-Rose Imbriano ‘03
Katie-Rose and her husband Lee welcomed their third child,
Daniel Joseph, on February 19, 2017.

Amalia (Trombetta) Yount ‘09
Garrett and Amalia welcomed their daughter, Charlotte
Nicole Yount on March 3, 2017.

Chelsea (Murphy) Acosta ‘06
and Joe Acosta ‘07 along with
big sister Blakely Alexandra
welcomed their second child
Bryce Anthony on June 29, 2017.

WEDDINGS

Nicholas John Cox ‘07 married Sasha Gabrielle Bard on June 23, 2017 in New York City.

Alexander Dades ‘04 married Quiara Toro ‘09 Travis W. Robertson ‘08 married John (Jack) Jennings ‘09 & Monica Bowen ‘09
at St. James Cathedral on January 28, 2017. Nikki Miller on Saturday, May 20, 2017. were married on December 30, 2016.

Jaclyn (Lopez) Lunardi ‘11
married Nico Lunardi
on July 2, 2017 in

Rancho Las Lomas, CA.

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Ryan Shaughnessy ’99 married Melissa Ann Hartman Dr. Christyn Magill ’99 and Drew Myers were
on February 4, 2017 at St. James Cathedral Church. married on October 1, 2016, in Charlotte, NC.

MEMORIALS

ALUMNI Elizabeth “Beth” PARENTS OF ALUMNI OR
CURRENT STUDENTS
Joan Claire Cullman Rosov ‘60 McCaw McKinney ‘78
Sister of Todd S. Cullman ‘63 Enrique D. Fernandez Parent of Alumni
Sister of Tracey McCaw Peppler ‘77, Maria D. Fernandez ‘76
Mark Gembecki ‘64
Andrew McCaw ‘80, John C. Schrenker Parent of Alumni
Carol Ann Guemple ‘65 Ruth Schrenker McLemore–Price ‘80
Cathy McCaw Engelman Mary Schrenker ‘81
Fran Schrenker Shuler ‘83
‘81,and Colleen

McCaw Kenefick‘86.

Robert A. Bussart ‘86 Michael Smukall Parent of Alumni
Mike ‘02, Matt ‘05 and Danielle ‘06

GRANDPARENTS

Alane Fritz
Grandmother of Zachary ‘17
and Nikki ‘19

Mary Jane Lang
Grandmother of Kellie ‘19

Noel S. Gubatan ‘13 SPECIAL FRIENDS

Dave Wheeler
Former Faculty Member and
Beloved Coach. Stepfather to
Michael Harris ‘09

Timothy Durkin ‘75 Juan I. Santos II ‘13

Carol Harkins Ford ‘75 Keven O. Pineda ‘15

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