BKHS Avenue Fall 2024

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OUR VISION

Guided by the lessons of the Gospel, Bishop Kenny graduates will be persons of integrity capable of making life-decisions and positive contributions to their faith, family, and global communities.

OUR MISSION

Rooted in Catholic values and traditions, our mission is to partner with parents in the education and formation of their children by providing a culture of faith, a rigorous curriculum, and personal enrichment opportunities through which all students can achieve and excel as they prepare for college and life.

PRINCIPAL

Todd M. Orlando P’13, P’17

VICE PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR OF MISSION INTEGRATION

Michael Broach ’99, P’27

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Sheila Marovich

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Carla Chin P’12, P’17, P’22

On the Cover

Class of 2024 graduates (L to R): David Bernardo (Catholic University) , Bridget Sutter (University of Notre Dame), Kaylee Mahony (University of Miami), Matthew Phan (Vanderbilt University)

ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Sireen Bateh ’90, P’16, P’20

from the PRINCIPAL

Dear BK Family,

In reflecting on the 2023-24 school year, I am struck by three themes: legacy, forward progress, and noise. These seemingly unrelated concepts were the tightly intertwined themes that carried us through the year and impacted our daily lives as we asked ourselves:

What is my BK legacy?

How can I pursue progress?

How do I find quiet in a noisy world so I can achieve these goals?

Bishop Pohlmeier prefaced our school year last summer by meeting with principals to discuss key issues facing students, schools, and society. The conversation included the effects of digital technology on human interaction and thought processes, the overwhelming speed at which technology and artificial intelligence are evolving, and the relentless onslaught of information that bombards us all daily. More than ever, parents and schools must work together to be the ultimate sounding boards for students navigating these advances.

One of the ways we focus on that at Bishop Kenny is ensuring we provide a safe environment for students. This isn’t solely a conversation about physical safety but creating a sanctuary from outside noise. An absolute tidal wave of outside voices and distractions compete for our attention and challenge our students’ belief systems and ability to hear what we say. Our message as Catholics is already countercultural. To be heard above the din and against the tide, we have to be purposeful. Many Biblical teachings can guide us, but St. Paul encourages us to put on the full armor of God so that we can stand firm against the enemy and his weapons. How fitting for us as Crusaders to take up that image. Faith is our foundation and our shield. It’s what we were built on, the legacy we promise, the legacy we strive to leave behind, and it’s what quiets the noise.

Bishop Kenny students have not only the freedom but an invitation to rest in spirituality and community and freely pursue truth and wisdom without fear. A conversation about physical space is also really fitting for us right now. In January, we embarked on the Legacy of Faith Capital Campaign to continue to build the BKHS Endowment and support BK Athletics. This long overdue investment in BK Athletics brings two new innovative buildings to campus. It will allow us to better serve our ever-growing percentage of students who participate in athletics while also improving our ability to host events and visitors, gather alumni and friends of Bishop Kenny, and build the Crusader spirit of our community. It’s an exciting time on our campus as we grow and continue to build the BK of tomorrow.

Class of 2024, we are proud of your contributions to our legacy and warmly welcome you as the newest members of our alumni family. We pray for each of you as you embark on the next chapter in your lives, and we offer encouragement as you set out to achieve new dreams. There is a simplicity in looking for success that we cannot overlook: seek first the kingdom of God. Faith is the framework we need to contribute and grow. Let it help you seek a worthwhile legacy, pursue forward progress, and quiet the noisy outside world. Congratulations, graduates!

Tradition. Excellence. Faith.

Todd M. Orlando, M.Ed, P’13, P’17 Principal

Dear friends,

from the THE EDITOR

As we move closer to our 75th anniversary, I am proud to share that Bishop Kenny is hitting new milestones that speak to our strong roots in the Jacksonville community. We are starting to graduate third-generation legacy graduates; we have an alumna in the mayor’s office; more than 57 alumni have entered religious life, including two new seminarians from recent class years; and 29 alumni returned to Kingman Avenue to work at our school in the 2023-24 school year. The Crusader family is thriving!

In this issue of The Avenue, we celebrate and recap the 2023-24 school year. We welcomed 356 new freshmen to campus and bid a bittersweet farewell to 314 seniors as they move on to college. We had 16 new faculty and staff join our campus and we wished three favorites a happy retirement. Numerous Crusaders signed to play sports at the collegiate level, and we continued to cheer for our various Crusaders in professional sports. Our athletic teams thrived, with 19 of 23 making it to postseason play. Girls cross country brought the state championship back to BK, boys and girls track and field celebrated various individual and relay state titles, while boys swimming proudly earned their third consecutive state championship.

Construction began on the new Betty & Jack Demetree Family Athletic Training Center, and renovations continued in our classrooms, completing the renovations of the 400, 500, and 600 Buildings. New or expanded technology solutions were introduced to support faculty and students, including using Canvas, an award-winning learning management system for schools that facilitates digital learning.

Most of all, we shared moments of triumph and sadness as a campus family, united by our faith and the shared belief that we are walking through life together. We hope our students, faculty, staff, and alumni always remember that their time on campus was merely the start of a lifetime as Crusaders.

Carla Chin, P’12, P’17, P’22 Marketing & Communications Director

class of 2024

Timothy

graduation JUNE 1, 2024

J. Corrigan ’74 Chief Judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Commencement Speaker

Timothy J. Corrigan is a Jacksonville native who attended St. Paul’s Riverside grade school. He graduated from Bishop Kenny in 1974, where he met his wife of 43 years, Nancy. While at Kenny, he played football and CYO basketball and was also co-anchor of Bishop Kenny News. An honors graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Duke University School of Law, Corrigan clerked for the Honorable Gerald B. Tjoflat of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and then spent 14 years in private practice in Jacksonville. He joined the federal bench as a Magistrate Judge in 1996. In 2002, President George W. Bush appointed Corrigan to fill a newly created U.S. District Judgeship in the Middle District. He became the court’s chief judge in November of 2020.

As a federal judge for almost 28 years, Judge Corrigan has presided over several high-profile cases. As chief judge, he administers a district that stretches from Jacksonville down to Fort Myers and has a population of over 13 million people. Judge Corrigan was recently awarded the William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award, which recognizes a “judge who best exemplifies the strength of character, competence, commitment, and civility as a jurist, lawyer, and public servant.” Judge Corrigan is Vice-Chair of the Board of Daniel, Inc., which provides services to at-risk children who have been abused, neglected, or face mental health challenges.

“The Class of 2024 is thoughtful and intelligent, with their eyes fixed firmly on the future. If you want to feel better about our young people and the future of our country, spend some time with Bishop Kenny students.”

-The Honorable Timothy J. Corrigan ‘74

Judge Corrigan’s ties to Bishop Kenny run deep. There has been a Corrigan or Corrigan relative at the school since the 1960s, 25 total at last count. His niece is currently a junior, and there have been five BK weddings in his family, including his own. The Corrigans are also the proud parents of two BK graduates, Brian ‘05 and Kevin ’07, and their family is continuing the Catholic school tradition as their grandson attends Assumption.

Judge Corrigan spent time with a group of BK seniors prior to graduation, and during the school year, he hosted BK students at a naturalization ceremony in the courthouse, where the students played key roles. It was an honor to have him address the Class of 2024. He praised their many accomplishments and challenged them to not only appreciate their outstanding Catholic education but to use the academic and spiritual foundation they received at Kenny to become engaged citizens.

highest HONORS

Valedictorian – MATTHEW PHAN

Matthew graduated with an impressive grade point average of 4.59. He came to Bishop Kenny from Blessed Trinity Catholic School and achieved first honors honor roll every quarter of his high school career. He was also recognized as a National Merit Commended Student. Matthew took twelve Advanced Placement courses and was named an AP Scholar with Distinction in 2023. In addition, he is an AP Capstone Diploma recipient.

Matthew was a member of the National Honor Society and the English, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa, Science, and Spanish Honor Societies. He received college scholarships from Florida Arts for Life, the National Federation of Music Clubs, the Florida Federation of Music Clubs, and the Jacksonville Music Teachers Association. An accomplished pianist, Matthew is the principal pianist for the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra and has won awards at the local, state, and national levels and twice performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York City.

Matthew volunteered more than 200 community service hours, primarily by playing piano and serving as a lector at Blessed Trinity Sunday Mass. He also volunteers at school-wide Masses and the Back to Bach organization, an organization that promotes arts education for underprivileged students.

Matthew was accepted to the University of Florida Honors College, Florida State University Honors College, Jacksonville University Honors College, Stetson University Honors College, and Vanderbilt University. He is attending Vanderbilt University this fall and plans to major in Piano Performance and Pre-Medicine.

Salutatorian – CASSIEL CHALUJA

Cassie tied Matthew with a rank of #1 in the class and also graduated with a 4.59 GPA. Their tie was broken by calculating the final numeric grades in each course during their junior and senior years. Cassie came to Bishop Kenny from Palmer Catholic Academy and achieved first honors honor roll every quarter of her high school career. She completed thirteen Advanced Placement courses, was named an AP Scholar with Distinction in 2023, and earned the AP Capstone Diploma.

Cassie carefully balanced schoolwork with various activities. She was an essential member of the National Honor Society and was inducted into five other academic honor societies: English, Science, Spanish, Rho Kappa, and Mu Alpha Theta. Cassie was elected Student Council Senator in her junior and senior years. She enjoyed participating in the Art, Spanish, History, Science, Interact, and Theater clubs, Diversity Student Union, and Brain Brawl. Cassie is also a passionate athlete who competed with our sailing and golf teams, serving as the captain of the golf team her senior year.

Cassie volunteered more than 370 hours of community service at Grace Music Ministry, The First Act Children’s Community Theater, Vacation Bible School, Neighborhood Little Libraries, and The Sulzbacher Center & Mission House. She also earned her first-degree black belt in karate and even found time to work at Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Cassie was accepted to Northeastern University Honors College, Drexel University Honors College, Florida State University Honors College, and the University of Central Florida. She is attending Northeastern University with plans to major in Data Science & Mathematics and pursue a career as an actuary.

Our Crusader community is incredibly proud of Matthew, Cassie, and Emma. We celebrate their achievements and are confident they will continue to trailblaze in their new adventures. We wish them every blessing and continued success.

“Let

yourselves be taken over by the light of Christ, and spread that light wherever you are.”

Bishop John J. Snyder Peace in Christ Award

EMMA LAWRENCE

Emma Lawrence was selected as the Bishop John J. Snyder Peace in Christ Award recipient. This prestigious award was established in 2001 and is given to a graduating senior who demonstrates a love of God by consistently exhibiting those virtues modeled by Bishop Snyder. The recipient must be in good academic standing, possess a character reflecting humility, demonstrate a history of serving others with compassion and resolving conflicts, and be an active member of their church community.

As the Chaplain of the St. Vincent DePaul Service Club and a Campus Ministry Club board member, Emma exemplified the values of compassion and leadership. She also served as an Extraordinary Minister (EM) in her senior year, demonstrating her deep faith and commitment to her community. Emma’s dedication to service extended to her active involvement in the Assumption Youth Ministry, where she served on the leadership team. Emma helped to serve the poor and elderly in the Interlachen community through her participation in the DOSA Urban Plunge for three years. As a RISE retreat leader at BK, Emma played a crucial role in guiding her peers closer to Christ during the semiannual weekend retreats, fostering spiritual growth and community.

In addition to her commitment to service, Emma showcased a relentless pursuit of academic excellence as an honors student and a member of six honor societies, including Latin, Science, Mu Alpha Theta, English, Rho Kappa, and the National Honor Society. Beyond her scholarly achievements, Emma was a dedicated athlete, contributing to the varsity tennis team for four years.

Emma is majoring in biomedical engineering at the University of Florida this fall. Her passion for science and service positions her to make significant contributions to the healthcare field as she continues to exhibit the virtues modeled by Bishop John J. Snyder and makes a positive difference in our society through her dedication to service and faith.

-Pope. St. John Paul II

leaving a LEGACY

A white stole with the words “BKHS Legacy” indicates that a graduate has a parent or grandparent who also graduated from Bishop Kenny. In the Class of 2024, there were 55 legacy graduates. We extend a special welcome to these new members of the Crusader alumni family and congratulate them and their families for carrying on the BK tradition!

Lachlan Allen

Nolan Bailey

Anna Bass

Gabriella Becerra

Graham Bright

Kaitlyn Bush

Camryn Carpenter

Joseph Cratem

Marianna Cratem

Zach Dimmick

James England

William Frey

Aleah Gibbs

Emilia Hernandez

Alexis Holmes

David Huelster

Isabella Hutchins

Wyatt Jackson

Tyler Jansen

Reagan Johnson

Jonah Kallivayalil

Caden Kozieracki

Matthew Leitheiser

Nicholas Leitheiser

Gabriel Loomis

Jeffrey Lytle

Sydney McDaniel

Andrew McWilliams

Solana Meissner

Jacob Meyer

Austin Miller

Mary Monahan

Lauren Muldoon

Michael Muldoon

Noah Ossi

Elena Perez

Charles Pergola

Julian Pinkston

Lillian Pragle

Nels Ramsay

Lauren Reichard

Carly Rivera

Aiden Ryan

Hannah Schnellbacher

Diego Solis

Bridget Sutter

Mallory Swain

Riley Talbert

Ashley Tecler

Addie Thorson

Nicole Toney

Emily Trotter

Reese Williams

John Wilson

Marshal Wnorowski

senior awards 2024

Congratulations to these Seniors!

Sisters of Saint Joseph Scholarship

The Sisters of Saint Joseph Scholarship was established to honor the immense contributions of the seventy-five members of the Sisters of St. Joseph who served as teachers and administrators at BK from 1952 to 2013. The $1,000 scholarship sponsored by BK is awarded annually to a graduating senior who will be attending a Catholic college or university. Jackie Harden presented this year’s Sisters of Saint Joseph Scholarship to Bridget Sutter ‘24, who is attending the University of Notre Dame.

John Burke Award

The John Burke Award is presented to a student with exceptional academic and athletic achievement. John Burke ‘65 was an outstanding BK scholar-athlete who lettered in football, baseball, and track. John passed away during the summer between his freshman and sophomore years at the University of Florida. The Burke family selects the recipient of this $1,000 scholarship. Winners’ names are added to a plaque displayed in the Baldwin Athletic Center, and they also receive a commemorative plaque. John Burke’s classmate, Robert Johnson ‘65, presented this year’s award to Davis Johnson ‘24

The Katie Caples Scholarship is given by the foundation established in memory of Katie Caples ‘99, who passed away during her junior year in an automobile accident. She was an honor student, state championship runner, and fully involved in campus extracurricular activities. Each year, a committee evaluates anonymous nominations for the $1,000 scholarship based on academic achievement, athletic participation, and service to the school and community. The foundation raises awareness and support for organ donation programs. Susan Caples presented the 2024 Katie Caples Scholarship to “Katie Scholar” Sophie Cratem ‘24.

Katie Caples Scholarship

Clay Roberts Memorial Scholarship

The Clay Roberts Memorial Scholarship is presented by the family of Clay Roberts, a member of the BK Class of 2007, who passed away during his senior year. The $1,000 renewable four-year scholarship celebrates Clay’s life. It is presented to a student who has participated in varsity athletics and maintained a strong academic and extracurricular record while demonstrating fair play and team spirit. Clay Roberts’ sister Casey, BK Class of 2010, presented the plaque and the award to Aiden Ryan ‘24.

John J. Will Memorial Scholarship

The John J. Will Memorial Science & Technology Scholarship is provided by Lark Will, ’77, in memory of her father, John J. Will, an engineer who encouraged his daughters to pursue math and science even at a time when it was uncommon for young women to enter these fields. This $3,000 scholarship is presented annually to a female student who plans to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. Lark Will ‘77, presented this year’s commemorative plaque and award to Amanda Waldrep ‘24

The David D. Williams Memorial Scholarship is presented in honor of Coach Dave Williams, a beloved member of the BK family who served as a teacher, coach, and administrator during a distinguished 32-year career at the school. This $1,500 scholarship was established and endowed by former wrestlers and students of Coach Williams and is presented annually to a graduating senior wrestler with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Principal Todd Orlando and Ramzy Bakkar ’93 presented the scholarship to Jacob Harless ‘24

David D. Williams Memorial Scholarship

Dominic

The Dominic Allmond Memorial Scholarship is presented in memory of Dominic Allmond, a member of the BK Class of 2020, who passed away during his junior year. The endowed $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a senior boys’ basketball player named by a selection committee, not for his performance on the basketball court but for demonstrating kindness, humility, and the ability to make others feel special. Coach Jerry Buckley and Dominic’s parents, Byron and Gina Allmond, presented this year’s scholarship to Tong Tong ‘24.

The BK Courage & Spirit Award is presented to a student or students who have faced exceptional health or other personal challenges during their time at BK. Despite those challenges, the recipient of the $1,000 scholarship will have successfully managed a full academic schedule and participated in athletics and/or extracurricular activities. Their strength, faith, and positive attitudes provide inspiration and encourage others to accept life’s challenges with faith in God and the support of family and friends. Tim Krause presented this year’s award to Julian Dewees ’24

The Presidents’ Award is presented to a senior displaying the charisms of three past Bishop Kenny presidents. Msgr. Mortimer Danaher (19561967), Msgr. Daniel Logan (1971-1989), and Msgr. Michael Houle (19892015), whose 55 years of combined leadership are the inspiration for this award, shared unique gifts in their service to BK. The recipient of this award is the student-leader who best demonstrates strength, compassion, and forgiveness in leadership. This $1,000 scholarship was established by Ken Kelly ’83 through a gift to the BK Endowment in gratitude for his experience with each of the namesake leaders. The President’s Award was presented by Principal Todd Orlando to Sophie Cratem ‘24

Allmond Memorial Scholarship

BK Courage & Spirit Award

Presidents’ Award

Albany State University

Albion College

Appalachian State University

Auburn University

Ave Maria University

Ball State University

Barry University

Baylor University

Belmont Abbey College

Berry College

Bethune-Cookman University

Boston University

Brevard College

Bryant University

Bucknell University

Canisius University

Carroll College

Case Western Reserve University

Centenary College of Louisiana

Charleston Southern University

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Clemson University

Coastal Carolina University

College for Creative Studies

College of Charleston

Columbia College Chicago

Converse College

Cornell University

Daytona State College

Dean College

DePaul University

Drexel University

Duke University

Duquesne University

Eastern University

Elon University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Emory University

Erskine College

Flagler College

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical Univ.

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Institute of Technology

Florida International University

Florida Memorial University

Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Southern College

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Florida State University

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Furman University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Southern University

Hawaii Pacific University

High Point University

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois State University

Iowa Western Community College

Ithaca College

Jacksonville University

James Madison University

Le Moyne College

LIM College

Louisiana State University

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University New Orleans

Lynn University

Marquette University

Marymount University

Massachusetts College of Art & Design

Mercer University

Miami University-Oxford

Mississippi State University

Monmouth University

Mount St. Mary’s University

North Carolina State University

Northeastern University

Notre Dame College

Nova Southeastern University

Pace University

314 GRADUATES MORE THAN PERFORMED SERVICE HOURS

BY THE NUMBERS

76,000 MORE THAN AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS $21.4M IN 22 STATES & THE UNITED KINGDOM

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Pennsylvania State University

ATTENDING 76 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES AND 2 MILITARY ACADEMIES

Pennsylvania Western University Clarion

Pensacola State College

Purdue University

Queens University of Charlotte

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rice University

Rollins College

Saint Johns River Community College

Saint Leo University

Santa Fe College

Savannah College of Art & Design

Savannah State University

Seton Hall University

Simpson College

South Carolina State University

Southeastern University

St. Thomas University

Stetson University

Stevenson University

SUNY Brockport

Syracuse University

Tallahassee Community College

Temple University

Texas A&M University

Texas State University

23 INCLUDING STUDENT ATHLETES

The Catholic University of America

The New School

The University of Alabama

The University of Tampa

The University of Tennessee

The University of Texas at Dallas

The University of the South

The University of West Florida

Tri County Tech College

Tulane University

United States Air Force Academy

United States Naval Academy

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Brighton

University of Central Florida

University of Cincinnati

University of Colorado

University of Connecticut

University of Delaware

University of Exeter

University of Florida

University of Georgia

University of Iowa

University of Kent

University of Miami

University of Michigan

University of Mississippi

University of N. Carolina at Charlotte

University of N. Carolina Wilmington

University of North Florida

University of Notre Dame

University of Pittsburgh

University of Rochester

University of South Carolina

University of South Florida

University of Southern Mississippi

University of Sussex

University of Vermont

University of Virginia

University of West Alabama

Ursinus College

Valencia College

Vanderbilt University

Virginia Tech

Wabash College

Wake Forest University

Wentworth Institute of Technology

West VA Univ. Institute of Technology

Western Carolina University

Wofford College

Xavier University

Sergine Abelard

scholarships awarded 2024

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Shark Legacy Scholarship Nova Southeastern University

Dean’s Scholarship Nova Southeastern University

Cecilia Adkison

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Pegasus Silver Scholarship University of Central Florida

President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida

Directors Award University of South Florida

Academic Scholarship Berry College

Justin Alberto

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Isabel Alejandro-Blanco

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Sophia Alfonso

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Undergraduate Grant University of Florida

Welcome Grant University of Florida

Presidential Scholars Program Scholarship Florida State University

Provost Scholarship University of Central Florida

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Lachlan Allen

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Alisa Alnasr

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Monica Alraheb

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Richard Alvarado-Patel

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Nicolas Amico

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Magis Scholarship Canisius University

Blue and Gold Award Canisius University

Climb Higher Scholarship West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Alexis Anderson

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Avery Aniskevich

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Directors Award University of South Florida

Distinction Award University of South Carolina

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Mayo Clinic Dependent Scholarship Mayo Clinic

Ryan Assi

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Elizabeth Austin

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Spirit of the Atlantic Scholarship Florida Atlantic University

Emma Austin

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Academic Charter Scholarship Auburn University

Rebecca Avila

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

Daniel Baena

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Ryan Baggett

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Nolan Bailey

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Provost Scholarship University of Central Florida

Classic Scholarship University of Georgia

Emily Barksy

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Anna Bass

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Gabriella Becerra

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Nash Beenen

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Naval Academy Preparatory School Appointment United States Naval Academy

Athletic Scholarship-Football United States Naval Academy

David Bernardo

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Panther Fund Academic Scholarship Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Tech First Robotics Scholarship Florida Institute of Technology

Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Visit Grant Jacksonville University

Early Application Scholarship Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Leadership Award Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Catholic University Scholarship The Catholic University of America

Sibling Grant The Catholic University of America

Cardinal Fund Scholarship The Catholic University of America

Presidential Merit Scholarship Wentworth Institute of Technology

Early Action Scholarship Wentworth Institute of Technology

ACE Mentor Scholarship Wentworth Institute of Technology

Faculty Merit Scholarship Stetson University

Stetson Visitation Award Stetson University

Founder’s Tuition Scholarship Temple University

Michael Bernardo

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Presidential Merit Scholarship The University of Tampa

Giovanna Bettega Feitoza

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Directors Award University of South Florida

President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida

Oakley Bishop

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Alyssa Blackshear

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

WRSS President’s Scholarship Wilson, Reeves, Spearman, and Simmons Scholarship Foundation

Vince Bobadilla

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Gold Scholarship University of North Florida

State of Florida

Pegasus Gold Scholarship University of Central Florida

Vires Scholarship

Florida State University

Brandon Bowles

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Academic Award

Catholic Promise Award

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University

Faculty Merit Scholarship Stetson University

Haydon Bray

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Kaitlyn Bush

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Natalia Bustos

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Aiyana Byrd

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Diego Calderon

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Abby Canavan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Amy Canavan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Angelo Candelora

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Katherine Capra

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Prodesse Scholars Program Scholarship

RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

University Scholarship

Summer Scholarship

Bayley Award

Catholic High School Achievement Award

Miami University

Miami University

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University

Seton Hall University

Shannon Scholars from the South Scholarship Seton Hall University

Joshmar Carbonell

Academic Scholarship Marymount University

Camryn Carpenter

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

State of Florida

President’s Silver Scholarship University of North Florida

Abigail Catman

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Dean’s Scholarship Nova Southeastern University

Cassiel Chaluja

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

The Northeastern National Recognition Program Northeastern University

Scholarship

Vires Scholarship

Florida State University

A.J. Drexel Scholarship Drexel University

Franco Chaluja

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Academic Charter Scholarship

Distinction Award

University Scholarship

Gold and Blue Scholarship

Vires Scholarship

National Recognition Programs Scholarship

Canes Achievement Scholarship

Volunteer Scholarship

Academic Excellence Scholarship

University Honors Scholarship

Parish Scholarship

Dean’s Scholarship

Henry T. Heald Scholarship

Business Scholarship

Auburn University

Baylor University

Case Western University

Florida International University

Florida State University

Purdue University

University of Miami

University of Tennessee

The University of Texas

The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America

Nova Southeastern University

Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Institute of Technology

Julie Chantiri

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Silver Scholarship University of North Florida

Erica Charleus

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Provost’s Scholarship Massachusetts College of Art and Design

SCAD Scholarship Savannah College of Art and Design

SAIC Creative Honors Scholarship School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Scholastic Arts Award Scholarship Jacksonville University

Tanner Chisholm

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Hau Cing

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Sydney Clark

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Emma Conway

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Brody Cooper

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Brycen Cooper

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Carson Cope

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Presidential Scholarship Eastern University

Caleb Couch

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida ACE Scholarship ACE Mentor Program

Clare Coyle

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Athletic Scholarship-Basketball Furman University

Sophie Cratem

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Directors Award University of South Florida

The Janet Mousa Huseth Memorial Scholarship Southern Federation Foundation

The Pat and Patsy Sconci Family Scholarship Southern Federation Foundation

The Middle Eastern Heritage Club of Houston Scholarship Southern Federation Foundation

Emily Crocker

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Academic Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Miyah Crumedy

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Gabriel Cruz

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Juliet Daron

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Directors Award University of South Florida Mayo Clinic Dependent Scholarship Mayo Clinic

Michael Debski

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Maxene Delegencia

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Noah Deleon

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida

Zach Dimmick

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Provost’s Scholarship Florida Polytechnic University

Isabelle Dionisio

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Lindsey Elliott

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Cutlass Scholarship Charleston Southern University Academic Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Logan Ellzey

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University University Scholars Program Scholarship Jacksonville University

James England

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Presidential Merit Scholarship Flagler College

Castillo Scholarship Flagler College Make History Scholarship Flagler College

Kaydee Ethridge

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Caleb Evans

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Graham Evans

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Oluwaji Eziemefe

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Colin Farhat

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Emily Felix

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Eiley Fennell

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Skylar Fick

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Leadership Scholarship The University of West Alabama Athletic Scholarship-Volleyball The University of West Alabama Academic Scholarship The University of West Alabama

Jacob Fox

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

William Frey

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Riley Gabree

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Matthew Gaines

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Todd Gaines

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

William Gallup

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Baker Design Build Scholar ACE Mentor Program

Angel Garcia

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Bella Garcia-Williams

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Evan Gardner

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Dean’s Scholarship Mount St. Mary’s University

Catholic High School Scholarship Mount St. Mary’s University

Athletic Scholarship-Swimming Mount St. Mary’s University

Talley Gettemy

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Bradley Giddens

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Kaitlyn Gilmore

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Athletic Scholarship-Softball Pensacola State College

Emily Gjergji

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Gloria Gjuraj

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Lena Granuzzo

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Alexis Graves

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

President’s Gold Scholarship Florida Gulf Coast University

Admissions Merit Scholarship University of West Florida

Eli’sha Greene

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Theodore Gurt

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Provost Scholarship University of Central Florida

Dean’s Scholarship Rollins College

Presidential Award University of South Florida

President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida

Catherine Haen

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Benjamin Hale

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

John Hale

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Christoper Hampton

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

The Ordway Scholarship Florida Southern College

Jacob Harless

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Emilia Hernandez

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Martin Herrera

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Daniella Hitti

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Catherine Holloway

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Alexis Holmes

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Academic Scholarship Jacksonville University

Athletic Scholarship-Track and Field Jacksonville University

JU Legacy Grant Jacksonville University

Alvie Hopely

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Rachel Howard

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Brad Fountain Scholarship Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.

Academic Scholarship Duquesne University

Athletic Scholarship-Swimming Duquesne University

Volunteer Scholarship The University of Tennessee

Juliette Hoyos

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida QUEST Scholars Scholarship Florida State University

David Huelster

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Mackenna Huggins

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Kai Hurdle

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Izabella Alexis Hurst

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Baptist Medical Center Beaches Auxiliary Baptist Medical Center Beaches Scholarship

Isabella Hutchins

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Florida Striders Track Club College Scholarship Florida Striders Track Club

Danny Weaver Memorial Scholarship Florida Striders Track Club

The Meinig Family Cornell National Scholars Cornell University

Admissions Honors Scholarship University of Florida

ACE of Northeast Florida and Haskell Scholar ACE Mentor Program

SAME JAX High School Scholarship The Society of American Military Engineers

Juan Iznaga

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Ayana Jaafar

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Wyatt Jackson

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Tyler Jansen

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Melissa Jeudine

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Davis Johnson

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Florida Striders Track Club College Scholarship Florida Striders Track Club

Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team FL High School Athletic Assoc. Scholarship

Reagan Johnson

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Tyler Johnson

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Cristina Jones

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Jonah Kallivayalil

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Isabella Kasych

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Presidential Scholarship Elon University

Out-of-State Scholarship The University of Alabama

Eleanor Kirsch

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Christian Komando

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Caden Kozieracki

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Ace Award Exchange Club of Jacksonville

Florida District Scholarship Florida District Exchange Club

University’s Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Camdyn Labyak

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Olivia Lacy

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Pegasus Gold Scholarship University of Central Florida President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida President’s Gold Scholarship Florida Gulf Coast University

Jayce Lam

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Abigail Lanham

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Claudia Laos

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Nathan Lasalle

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Emma Lawrence

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Père Marquette Scholarship Marquette University

Kayly Le

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Ithaca College Scholarship Ithaca College

Residential Experience Scholarship Ithaca College

Gold Empire Scholarship SUNY Brockport University

The Eagle Scholarship SUNY Brockport University

Simpson College Scholarship Simpson College

Out-of-State Presidential Scholarship Ball State University

Spirit of Atlantic Scholarship Florida Atlantic University

Wilkes Honor College Scholarship Florida Atlantic University

FAU 100 Scholarship Florida Atlantic University

Redbird Academic Scholarship Illinois State University

Distinction Award University of South Carolina

Academic Scholarship University of South Carolina

Directors Award University of South Florida

Merit Gateway Scholarship Ursinus College

Academic Scholarship Ave Maria University

Academic Scholarship Centenary College

Robert Leary

Freshman Campus Award Saint Leo University

Catholic Promise Award Saint Leo University

Alena Lee

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Directors Award University of South Florida

Benjamin Leimer

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Matthew Leitheiser

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Nicholas Leitheiser

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

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Adriana Leonard

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Evan Lewis

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Giovanni Leyva-Gonzales

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Peyton Lochrie

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Gabriel Loomis

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Brooke Lunderville

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Prime F. Osborne III Endowed Scholarship Jax Bama Club

Jeffrey Lytle

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Maura Madigan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Sean Madigan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Kaylee Mahony

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Canes Achievement Scholarship University of Miami

Mayo Clinic Dependent Scholarship Mayo Clinic

The Noel Soccer Foundation Scholarship The Noel Soccer Foundation

Pau Mang

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Alexander Martin

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Jackson Martin

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Academic Scholarship University of South Carolina

Academic Scholarship-Distinction Award University of South Carolina

Wilkes Honors College Scholarship Florida Atlantic University

FAU 100 Scholarship Florida Atlantic University

Directors Award University of South Florida

David Martinez

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida

Florida Healthcare Engineering Association Scholar ACE Mentor Program

Mary McCarthy

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Sydney McDaniel

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Mary McDaniell

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Davis McLauchlin

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Elizabeth McMahon

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Ecce Quam Bonum Award The University of the South

Brianna McMillan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Dean’s Scholarship Rollins College

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Andrew McWilliams

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Solans Meissner

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Isabel Mendoza

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Jacob Meyer

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Rhys Miley

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Austin Miller

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Isabella Molano

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida President’s Gold Scholarship University of North Florida

Mary Monahan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Academic Heritage Scholarship Auburn University

Cilena Mouchi

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Lauren Muldoon

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Academic Charter Scholar Auburn University

Merit Scholarship College of Charleston

President’s Silver Scholarship Florida Gulf Coast University

Academic Scholarship Berry College

Danforth Scholarship Florida Southern College

University Merit Scholarship Mercer University

Academic Scholar-Recognition Award University of South Carolina

Ecce Quam Bonum Award The University of the South

Michael Muldoon

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Isabelle Rose Myers

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Jalila Nackashi

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Vires Scholarship Florida State University

President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida

Dean’s Scholarship Nova Southeastern University

Charbel Naddaf

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida

Matthew Nakhel

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Michael Nass

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Natalie Navidi

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Presidential Merit Scholarship The University of Tampa

Erin Neal

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Alonzo Rollins Scholarship Rollins Scholarship

Directors Award University of South Florida

Pegasus Silver Scholarship University of Central Florida

Bela Ness

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Silver Scholarship University of North Florida

Ethan Nguyen

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Gabriella Nunez

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Inegbenose Odion

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida HCA Healthcare Scholar ACE Mentor Program

Madeline O’Neill

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Distinguished Scholars Award Savannah School of Art and Design Honors Award Savannah School of Art and Design

Juliza Padilla

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Gabriel Pao

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Scholars Gold Award University of South Florida

Noah Pasko

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Panther Fund Academic Scholarship Florida Institute of Technology

Dean’s Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida

University’s Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Honors Scholarship Jacksonville University

Gold and Blue Scholarship Florida International University Seahawk Grant University of North Carolina Wilmington

Andrew Patelli

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

State of Florida Trustees Scholarship Belmont Abbey College Chancellors Scholarship Franciscan University of Steubenville Alumni Legacy Franciscan University of Steubenville

Anthony Patton

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida GuideWell Dependent Scholarship GuideWell, Inc.

Emilie Pendleton

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

Elena Perez

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

State of Florida

State of Florida Academic Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Marcela Perez

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

Matthew Phan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Crescere Aude Merit Scholarship Vanderbilt University

Honors Scholarship University of Florida

Friends of Music Scholarship University of Florida

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

J Ollie Edmonds Distinguished Scholarship Stetson University

JMTA High School Senior Scholarship Jacksonville Music Teachers Association

Fine Arts Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

President’s Platinum Scholarship University of North Florida

Mary Elizabeth Land Scholarship Senior Music Harmony Club

Arts for Life Scholarship The Foundation for Excellence in Education

Jonathan Phillips

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Julian Pinkston

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Allyson Portuondo

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Aiden Postema

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Lillian Pragle

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Merit Scholarship Erskine College

Athletic Scholarship-Beach Volleyball Erskine College

Maya Price

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Ethan Proffitt

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Athletic Scholarship-Football Florida Atlantic University

Athletic Scholarship-Football Georgia Southern University

Athletic Scholarship-Football Georgia Institute of Technology

Athletic Scholarship-Football Iowa State University

Athletic Scholarship-Football Liberty University

Athletic Scholarship-Football University of Maryland

Athletic Scholarship-Football Middle Tennessee State University

Athletic Scholarship-Football University of South Florida

Athletic Scholarship-Football Tennessee Tech University

Athletic Scholarship-Football Troy University

Athletic Scholarship-Football Tulane University

Athletic Scholarship-Football University of Alabama at Birmingham

Athletic Scholarship-Football University of Central Florida

Noel Pulicottil

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Aaron Raisner

State of Florida

Academic Honors Scholarship On Campus Savannah College of Arts and Design

Academic Honors Scholarship Savannah College of Arts and Design Achievement Honor Scholarship Savannah College of Arts and Design

Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship Scholarship America Achievement Honor Scholarship On Campus Savannah College of Arts and Design

Rafael Perez

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

State of Florida Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship Scholarship America

Charles Pergola

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

State of Florida

Admissions Merit Scholarship University of West Florida

President’s Silver Scholarship University of North Florida

Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Scholars Program Scholarship Jacksonville University

Jayden Pettyjohn

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

State of Florida

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Achievement Award Florida Polytechnic University

Academic Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Visit Grant Jacksonville University

Academic Scholarship Stetson University

Nels Ramsay

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Out-of-State Capstone Scholarship The University of Alabama

Grazel Desiree Reboya

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Lauren Reichard

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Merit Scholarship College of Charleston

True Blue Scholarship Auburn University

Auburn Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Auburn University

James Resar

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Erica Schmitt

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Hannah Schnellbacher

Florida A & M University

Athletic Scholarship-Football University of Iowa Athletic Scholarship-Football

Athletic Scholarship-Football

Athletic Scholarship-Football

Athletic Scholarship-Football

Athletic Scholarship-Football

Athletic Scholarship-Football

Athletic Scholarship-Football

Athletic Scholarship-Football

Athletic Scholarship-Football

Zachary Rich

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Indiana University

University of North Carolina

University of Toledo

Tulane University

Wake Forest University

Western Kentucky University

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Maximilian Rivera

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University Academic Scholarship Stetson University

Mateo Rojas

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Sydney Roundtree

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Financial Assistance Award

GFWC Lakeshore Women’s Club US Air Force Academy Appointment United States Air Force Academy Athletic Scholarship-Basketball United States Air Force Academy

Gabriella Rrukaj

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Aiden Ryan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Isabella Sackel

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Verto Scholar Award Verto Education

Bruno Safar

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Sammy Safar

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida President’s Gold Scholarship University of North Florida

Ava Saig

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Diego Saldajeno

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Matthew Salomone

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

JAGA Charitable Trust Scholarship

The Kochera Award

JAGA Charitable Trust

JAGA Charitable Trust Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Max Sandhu

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

State of Florida

Dean’s Scholarship Columbia College Chicago Academic Achievement Scholarship LIM College

Out-of-State Scholarship LIM College Merit Scholarship The New School

Isabella Santa Barbara

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Michael Saunders

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Khenbree Scott

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Robert Sellers

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Silver Scholarship University of North Florida

Provost Scholarship Hofstra University

Panther Fund Academic Scholarship Florida Institute of Technology

Dean’s Scholarship DePaul University

Provost’s Scholarship Florida Polytechnic University

Catholic Scholarship The Catholic University of America

Parish Scholarship The Catholic University of America

Kolbe Sexton

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Athletic Scholarship-Football Benedictine College

Mark Shahla

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Silver Scholarship University of North Florida

Alex Shannahan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Ryan Shannahan

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Jacob Shashy

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Rheece Singletary

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Silver Scholarship University of North Florida

John Slade

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Ava Smith

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Elijah Smith

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Diego Solis

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship Scholarship America

Melanie Staples

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Razor’s Edge Shark Talent Program Scholarship Nova Southeastern University

National Merit Finalist Scholarship University of West Florida

Honors Scholarship Jacksonville University

Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Noah Stewart

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Mary Clare Stinneford

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Youth of the Year Award Exchange Club of Jacksonville

Regional Youth Award

Claudia Stockard

Florida District Exchange Club

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Athletic Scholarship-Beach Volleyball University of Alabama at Birmingham

Out-of-State Provost Scholarship University of Alabama at Birmingham

Evan Stone

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Connor Subjinski

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

BCN Alumni Club Freshman Scholarship University of Florida

President’s Scholarship Wabash College

Vires Scholarship Florida State University Mayo Clinic Dependent Scholarship Mayo Clinic

Bridget Sutter

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

National Merit Scholarship CSX Corporation

Presidential Scholarship University of Florida

Banacquuisto Scholarship University of Central Florida Award of Excellence Scholarship Gator Bowl Charities

The Woman’s Club of Jacksonville Scholarship The Woman’s Club of Jacksonville Prestigious Banacquisto Scholarship Florida State University High School 9:12 LandSouth Construction Scholarship High School 9:12 Organization and LandSouth Construction

Mallory Swain

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Collegiate Award Belmont Abbey College Athletic Scholarship-Volleyball Belmont Abbey College

Matthew Szwed

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Riley Talbert

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Athletic Scholarship-Basketball University of Alabama at Birmingham

Amina Isabel Tamayo

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate

State of Florida Vires Scholarship Florida State University

Ashley Tecler

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Addie Thorson

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

James “Coach” Day Scholarship Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet, Inc. Wofford Merit Scholarship Wofford College

Competitive Admissions Scholarship The University of Alabama

Presidential Scholarship High Point University Wofford Grant Wofford College

Nicole Toney

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Emily Trotter

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Silver Scholarship University of North Florida

Presidential Merit Award Flagler College Castillo Scholarship Flagler College

Spirit of Atlantic Merit Scholarship Florida Atlantic University Wilkes Honors College Scholarship Florida Atlantic University

Isabella Tucci

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Adonis Turner

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Angelina Tyson

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Vinh Underhill

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Kelsey Valdivia

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Dennis Verdiguel

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Alejandro Vinas

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Gold Scholarship University of North Florida

Athletic Scholarship-Cross Country University of Tampa

Hailey Voelker

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Prestigious Merit Scholarship Jacksonville University

Salome Von Rosen

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Provost’s Scholarship Florida Polytechnic University

Amanda Waldrep

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

James E. Casey National Merit Scholarship The UPS Foundation Presidential Scholarship University of Florida

Alexander Walker

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Sina Wegerer-Jones

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Elizabeth Weldon

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Emily Wheldon

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Athletic Scholarship Cross Country / Track Georgia Southern University

Niquia White

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Merit Scholarship Lynn University

Reese Williams

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

President’s Gold Scholarship University of North Florida

Eyerusalem Wolday

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida Anchor Scholarship Pilot Club of Jacksonville

Avery Wood

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Leslie Wood

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

Yaozhi Xu

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

International Chancellor Merit Scholarship Rutgers University

Selena Yazji

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Candidate State of Florida

REVIEW year in

academic review 2023-24

Michael Broach ‘99, P ‘27

Vice Principal & Director of Mission Integration

Our 72nd year of service ushered in new and enhanced programs and significant campus improvements, continuing our tradition of excellence in Catholic education. We proudly launched a revamped Campus Ministry program and welcomed two new chaplains, Fr. Peter Dittus and Fr. Kristian Espejon, Servant Brothers of the Home of the Mother. Fr. Peter and Fr. Kristian minister to our students three days a week. With the blessing of priests on campus, we resumed offering daily Mass in our chapel on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is also available three days per week during lunch periods.

Our Campus Ministry department includes five faculty members serving as lay ministers. Dr. Missy Parkison, our Campus Minister assigned to Spiritual Accompaniment, assists students with spiritual direction and mental health needs. The department successfully launched two new overnight junior and senior R.I.S.E. retreats in the fall and spring, each attended by over 100 students. Our new freshman/sophomore Quest Retreat began in the spring with 30 students attending. In February, we hosted renowned Catholic speaker Jason Evert, who presented “Lust is Boring” to all students. Following his talk, many students sought out his free books and resources. These initiatives, guided by the Holy Spirit, have fostered a deeper spirituality, stronger devotion to Jesus, and increased participation in the sacramental life of the Church among our students.

In the summer of 2023, we completely renovated eighteen classrooms, including new furniture, carpet, lighting, paint, and Promethean interactive boards. Thanks to the generous support of donors at the Big Red Ball, we installed Promethean Boards in all classrooms by April 2024, meeting our school improvement goals two years ahead of schedule. Our next focus is renovating the 200 Building. Seven classrooms were renovated this summer, and we aim to complete the remaining classrooms and lab spaces by 2026.

In response to our students’ diverse learning needs, our Learning Resource Program (LRP) has been restructured under Mrs. Jennifer Richardson’s leadership. This expanded program includes an additional school counselor to support students and partner with parents.

Our students continue to achieve remarkable academic success. Three seniors were named National Merit Finalists, ten students were honored at the Northeast Florida Regional Science & Engineering Fair, and many others were recognized for various accomplishments. A total of 376 students (27% of the student body) took at least one Advanced Placement course this year, with 83% earning scores of 3 or higher to qualify for college credit across 24 courses and 941 exams administered. Of those students, 162 were named AP scholars by the College Board, and 20 earned the AP Capstone Diploma. In March, more than 300 students were inducted into one or more of our 12 honor societies, and 155 seniors qualified for the Florida Bright Futures scholarship.

As we reflect on the accomplishments of the past year and look forward to a new school year, we are grateful for the legacy and tradition of excellence passed down by generations of Crusaders. We remain committed to fostering Gospel values within our students as we prepare them for college and life.

Michael Broach, M.Ed. ’99 P ‘27

Vice Principal & Director of Mission Integration

Military Appointments

We proudly congratulate Nash Beenen ’24 and Sydney Roundtree ’24 on earning military appointments. Nash is attending the United States Naval Academy, where he will play on the football team, and Sydney is attending the United States Air Force Academy, where she will play basketball. Best of luck, Crusaders; you make us proud!

NJROTC cadets selected to the Navy Flight Academy Aviation Program

Congratulations to Mary Elizabeth Harden ‘25 and Xander Lisowski ’25, two of only 28 students nationwide selected for the Navy & Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Flight Academy. This elite program was established in 2021 by the Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF), to increase exposure to naval aviation. The Navy partners with select universities in the country to provide flight training to the participating students through an intensive eight-week STEM program where cadets can earn college credit and their Private Pilot’s Licenses (PPL).

“The goal of the scholarship program is to inspire and expose exceptional young talent from communities across the nation to a career path in Naval Aviation,” Tamara Graham, Deputy Director, CNAF Flight Academy Program Manager said. “Mary Elizabeth Harden and Xander Lisowski have demonstrated exceptional potential, and the Navy is honored to play a part in their personal and professional journeys.”

Mary Elizabeth and Xander earned their PPL Wings of Gold and ranked 4th and 7th out of 28 participants.

Eagle Scouts

Five students representing four scout troops throughout the greater Jacksonville area have earned Scouting’s highest honor. Congratulations to Nick Martin ‘25, Keegan Gallup ‘24, Kolbe Sexton ‘24, Brody Cooper ‘24, and Zach Crutchfield ‘25 for this great accomplishment. One of the main pillars of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is the planning, development, and completion of a significant service project. As part of the project, the scout must successfully lead volunteers in helping to execute the project to successful completion. This year, the young men had a wide array of projects, from building butterfly gardens, benches, and picnic tables to building rock gardens around outdoor Stations of the Cross. The largest project involved installing a 20’×8’ adaptive climbing wall for a specially designed classroom, which will be used by more than 75 elementary students.

Exchange Club of Jacksonville Female Student of the Year

Mary Clare Stinnerford ’24 was named the Exchange Club of Jacksonville Female Student of the Year. The selection was based on Mary Clare’s outstanding scholarship, leadership, community service, and character qualities. The announcement was made at the Florida District Exchange Club’s annual convention in Jacksonville. Mary Clare demonstrated an exceptional commitment to both academics and extracurricular pursuits and was awarded a $2,000 scholarship for her accomplishments.

STEM A.C.E. students

The A.C.E. Mentor Program was founded in 2006 to help high school students explore careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. BK had five seniors win scholarships totaling more than $12,000 at the 2024 awards presentation, and one BK group won best year-end presentation.

Congratulations to:

Caleb Couch ‘24: $1,000 - ACE Scholarship

Keegan Gallup ‘24: $1,500 - Baker Design Build Scholar

Isabella Hutchins ‘24: $1,500 - Haskell Scholar

David Martinez ‘24: $1,500 - Florida Healthcare Engineering Association (FHEA) Scholar

Russell Odion ‘24: $6,875 - HCA Healthcare Scholar

Freshman Grandparents Day

Bishop Kenny hosted its first Freshman Grandparents Day on April 10, 2024. This new event invites grandparents of freshmen to Mass and a reception on campus during the school day. More than 170 grandparents attended. It was a wonderful morning welcoming family on campus and a new tradition we look forward to seeing grow.

BK Step Team

The BK Step Team competed in their first competition at The Stompdown 2024, a national, sold-out step show hosted at UNF in January. The step team worked hard and took first place in the High School Co-ed Division. Congratulations, BK Step!

Catholic Days at the Capitol

Campus Ministry Coordinator Mr. Brad Winkler and a group of students traveled to Tallahassee in February to attend Catholic Days at the Capitol. They met with legislators and their constituents to express the nonpartisan public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Florida. We are proud of our students for making their faith a priority.

German Exchange Students

Every two years, BK students can enroll in the school’s Educational First International trip. In 2023, Mrs. Durbin and Mrs. Huskey took 15 students on a ten-day tour to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. The group visited Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, and saw the Swiss Alps, and many other beautiful places. They were able to experience new cultures, food, and museums.

Legacy of Faith Capital Campaign

The groundbreaking for the Betty & Jack Demetree Family Athletic Training Center on January 3, 2024, marked a significant milestone in our collective commitment to advancing the legacy of our school. This beautiful new athletic training center will be a state-of-the-art facility providing classroom space, locker rooms, athletic training areas, and more to our students. This is the first step in an exciting new chapter for Bishop Kenny. Together, as a united BK community, alongside our dedicated alumni, past parents, and supporters of Catholic education, we are laying the foundation for a brighter future for generations to come.

Christus Vivit National Award Recipients

The Christus Vivit National Award recognizes young Catholics who have helped bring Christ to life in their parishes, schools, and communities. These young people live and model what it means to be a missionary disciple in the world today through Christian service and stewardship, advocacy for those in need, modeling Christian life, and serving as a light to the world.

Congratulations to the following BK students:

Thomas Cratem ‘25

Mary Elizabeth Harden ‘25

Emma Lawrence ‘24*

Julia Marquez ‘26*

Emily Rrukaj ‘25

*Not pictured

Gator Bowl Charities Award of Excellence in Scholarship

Bridget Sutter ’24 received the Gator Bowl Charities Award of Excellence in Scholarship, a one-time gift of $2,500 for use at any accredited university or college. Students are selected based on their scholastic record, community service, sports participation, leadership, involvement in extracurricular activities, and a written essay. Bridget was a member of the 2023 state championship girls cross country team, a member of the track & field team, and maintained a 4.48 grade point average. She is attending the University of Notre Dame.

Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards

AP Art students Erica Charleus ’24 and Madeline O’Neill ’24 received exceptional recognition at the Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards. Madeline earned a gold key (first place) for her entire portfolio, a difficult honor to achieve, and Erica earned a silver key for her portfolio, as well as numerous individual awards. Madeline’s portfolio and Erica’s gold key works were also submitted to the national competition. Other awards were also won by Jace Crowell ‘25, Talley Gettemy ‘24, Brittney Miller ‘25, Melania Rosasco ‘25, Alexa Shatley ‘25, and Imogene Sutherland ‘25.

Thanksgiving Food Drive

The 2023 BKHS St. Vincent de Paul Society Thanksgiving Food Drive was tremendously successful. Led by club officers and faculty sponsor Mrs. Noreen Thurson, this annual campus-wide effort is a hallmark of the holiday service season at BK. The 2023 drive proudly provided more than 600 Thanksgiving meals to families in parishes throughout the diocese.

student ART & THEATRE

Bishop Kenny Fine Arts

Our Fine Arts program had another outstanding year, culminating with the AP Art Showcase held on May 3.

Sophia Nunez-Salinas ’25 completed AP 2D Art and Design and, along with eight other students, had her artwork displayed at the art showcase.

“The AP Art showcase is a sample of the best works of the art department,” Sophia said. The showcase is also held to inspire younger artists who may be interested in applying for an art class. “AP Art isn’t your traditional AP class, where you take tests throughout the year to prepare for the AP exam,” she explained. “We instead work on a portfolio of around ten pieces throughout the year, which we submit to the College Board in May as the exam.” The pieces submitted must all relate back to a central theme or question selected by each student. This year’s themes included a student’s experience as an introvert, plants seen through different perspectives, a look at modern and prehistoric animals, childhood and growing up.

Bishop Kenny Theatre

As part of BK’s ongoing improvements to its visual standards, BK Theatre unveiled a new look this past school year. Their new logo features St. Genesius, a 3rd century Roman actor who experienced a sudden and powerful conversion to Christianity during a performance for Emperor Diocletian. As the patron saint of actors, St. Genesius had to make a cameo in our revamped theatre logo!

For the 23-24 season, the fall production was the beloved 1990s classic, Goosebumps by R.L. Stine, which thrilled audiences with its spooky, nostalgic charm. In the spring, they took the stage with the hit musical Mamma Mia, igniting the auditorium with infectious ABBA tunes and prompting everyone to sing along. From the talented actors to the dedicated production team and crew, every detail was meticulously attended to in the three performances of each show. BK Theatre truly shined, delivering unforgettable experiences.

bishop kenny ROYALTY

Miss BK 2025: Kamea Smith ‘25

Junior Kamea Smith’s name was in the spotlight on Friday, April 19, when she won the Miss Bishop Kenny Pageant. Kamea was inspired to enter the pageant by her older sister Kalia’s performance in the 2020 pageant where she won first runner-up, Miss Sweetheart. “She inspired me to do the pageant and continue what she started,” Kamea said.

Along with her sister’s support, Kamea’s whole family encouraged her to enter the pageant to help introduce more Polynesian culture to Bishop Kenny. Kamea was born and raised in Jacksonville; her father is from Kentucky, but her mother is from Hawaii. With family living on all the different islands in Hawaii, Kamea’s family makes an effort to travel to Hawaii as much as possible. “I want people to experience real Polynesian culture - not just the stereotypical things, such as luaus, but actually get to know what is behind the culture,” Kamea said.

Kamea is an accomplished Polynesian dancer. She learned her talent from her aunt, Oh Tila, who lives in Hawaii. For Miss BK, Kamea performed poi dancing, a dance native to New Zealand’s Maori people.

All of the talented contestants gave the audience a memorable evening of talent and beauty. Congratulations to Kamea, first runner-up Siena Bakkar ’25, and second runner-up Daniella Mosqueda ’25.

Kamea will represent BK in the Miss Senior High pageant and is planning on performing her same talent.

Homecoming King & Queen

Seniors Kolbe Sexton and Sophie Cratem were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the homecoming football game and dance on September 22, 2023.

Congratulations to the following seniors for being nominated to the 2023 Homecoming Court:

Emily Barsky

Aleah Gibbs

Gloria Gjuraj

Claudia Stockard

Avery Katherine Wood

Nash Beenan

Michael Bernardo

Carson Cope

JJ Phillips

Tong Tong

Sophie Cratem ’24 escorted by her father, Tom Cratem ‘79

Homecoming Queen & King: Sophie Cratem & Kolbe Sexton

yearbook 2023-24

Beneath the Surface

Fourteen yearbook staff members photographed, interviewed, designed, and published the 2024 Crusader. Bishop Kenny’s yearbook remains one of the largest in the country, with 472 bound pages and 20 pages for the additional spring supplement. These dedicated students worked countless hours, and their dedication shows with each turn of the page.

The staff worked in teams to report on events throughout the school year. They arrived early and stayed late to ensure they gave their best to the school. Additionally, members attended conventions in Gainesville, Boston, and New York to enhance their skills and learn new journalism trends.

“Go In Peace”, page 103, highlights the heart of BKHS. The school-wide Mass is the focal point of this spread, with Father Peter kneeling before the Eucharist in the photo taken by Kallie Kreuter ‘25.

Also featured are sporting events from the week of December 4-8, 2023, including boys soccer and basketball games. These wonderful pages do not happen by chance, but through hard work and attention to details.

The yearbook staff is ready for the 2025 Crusader and looks forward to sharing the next volume in May.

Born to Dreams Hoop

faculty SPOTLIGHT

Michael Broach ‘99, P ‘27

Vice Principal & Director of Mission Integration

Michael Broach, Vice President & Director of Mission Integration, is also an alumnus of the Class of 1999. He shares his experiences in his many roles as a Crusader: student, administrator, and parent.

What sports, clubs, or other activities did you participate in during high school?

I am a four-year graduate of the NJROTC program. I’m not sure I would be in the position I am today without that program. In NJROTC, I learned leadership skills, organizational skills, and selfdiscipline. The instructors at the time, Commander Gene Isert and Chief Cary Williams, were great mentors for me as a young man.

I was also a member of the Future Teachers Club, sponsored by Mrs. Laura Yocum. My favorite activity of that club was the opportunity to participate in student teaching at Assumption.

It was also during my time at BK that I started assisting, then eventually teaching, fourth grade religious education (PREP) at St. Joseph. I continued this through college and up until I started teaching at Kenny. There’s even a picture of me teaching 4th grade PREP in my BK uniform in the ‘98 yearbook.

When you were a student at Bishop Kenny, did you ever think you would return to the school and work in academia?

Yes - being a teacher was always a job I considered as a kid. However, what sealed it for me was World History in my sophomore year. I never really enjoyed learning history until I had Mr. David Opdycke. His teaching and passion for history convinced me that I wanted to pursue a career teaching history.

The week of BK graduation, the academic dean at the time, Mrs. Deborah Coffey, told me, “I’ll see you back in four years for a job.” I was back in less than four years as a substitute teacher and landed my dream job of teaching U.S. History in 2004. Ironically, my first job in administration was as Academic Dean in 2016.

When Mr. Orlando first asked me to join the administration in 2016, my only request was that I would still be able to teach. I’ve continued to teach 1-2 classes each year, and in 2019, I traded teaching history for teaching AP Seminar in our Capstone program. Escaping the office to teach our kids, even if for one class period, is the best part of my day!

What has changed most significantly since you were a student?

The most significant change has been the integration of technology in the classroom. When I left in 1999, the last typewriter lab in the 200 Building had just transitioned to Windows 98-based computers, yet there were no computers in the classrooms. Grades were calculated by hand in teachers’ red grade books, and the only instructional technology on campus was overhead projectors.

In the 22 years that I’ve worked at BK, 20 years full-time as faculty, it has been amazing to see how BK has led the way with instructional technology - first with empowering teachers with the technology tools to be successful in today’s learning environment, then launching the iPad initiative in 2013. Today, BK continues to foster creativity and innovation by teaching with technology, offering a wide variety of diverse and new course offerings, and many extra-curricular opportunities to prepare students for an ever-changing world.

I have very much enjoyed helping to lead that change with our classroom renovations project, which started in 2021 with the 100 Building and now continues in the 200 Building, our original school building that is from 1952. This project is ensuring every classroom on campus has the most up-to-date technology for students and teachers.

What remains that you hope will never change?

First and foremost, our culture of faith. When I’m asked what sets us apart from other collegeprep schools in the area, my answer is always that the true presence of Jesus Christ is here on this campus, and His presence shapes all that we do. In my role as Director of Mission Integration, I am excited to work closely with our Campus Ministry team and Religion Department, and it has been most affirming to see the increase in spirituality of our students while at BK.

Second, BK has always been and will always be a family. Our 29 alumni, faculty, and staff bear witness to the family atmosphere on Kingman Avenue. Our legacy students and alumni ensure we are accountable for preserving our traditions and remaining committed to our mission of Catholic education.

Can you share a little bit about your family life?

My wife, Amanda, and I met at St. Joseph Church in 2001, where we are still very active parishioners. We were both full-time college students, and she was home from UCF for Christmas. We met in the church choir, a ministry that continues to be a part of our family. We were married in 2006, and the Music Director was the best man at our wedding! We are looking forward to our trip to Rome and the Vatican next summer with the St. Joseph Church choir.

Do you have any future Crusaders to add to your Bishop Kenny legacy?

My son, Charles, is a current sophomore in the Class of 2027 and loves BK. He spent several summers volunteering with the maintenance team here and now is a summer employee assisting the Facilities Department with all the summer repairs and classroom renovations. He is active in several clubs, most notably St. Vincent de Paul and Interact, and competed on the weightlifting team this past year.

My daughter, Ellie, is a 7th grader at St. Joseph School and looks forward to joining the BK Class of 2030 in a couple of years. She is very excited about high school, especially the fine arts program.

BK has been an integral part of my life for almost thirty years. It’s family, and I feel fortunate that my children get to be a part of that too.

student SPOTLIGHT

Robert Zander Sellers

Class of 2024

For Zander Sellers, Senior Class President for BK’s 2024 graduating class, the sense of family, service, and rigor most embody his high school experience—features he anticipates will play a starring role in the future for him and his fellow graduates.

Recalling this year’s graduation ceremony as the culmination of a great movie that marks both the ending of one story and the beginning of another, Zander, who was active in the BK Forensics Club (Speech & Debate), Environmental Club, and a member of the sailing team, describes graduation day as his most memorable. “Walking out from the UNF Arena was a moment of joy and upbeat sensation,” said Zanders. “Everyone from the class together at the end of a four-year episode … talking with each other, smiling, hugging, taking pictures with each other; that felt like the end of a movie.”

For Zander, scenes from that movie included lecturing and altar serving on campus, improving cafeteria traffic, and working to donate life-saving AED equipment. However, the supportive atmosphere at BK played the starring role. “You knew everyone; there was no being lonely as long as you went out and talked to people,” explained Zanders. “From a simple conversation, you find commonalities with people, and bonds form that strengthen any friendship beyond a typical acquaintanceship. I appreciate faculty members that greet you in the morning and the friends that either butt heads with you or laugh the day away.”

Zander plans to major in computer engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, but ultimately, he hopes Kenny’s commitment to faith is the legacy he and the 2024 graduating class take with them into whatever sequels their upcoming paths lead them. “When you choose to serve the Lord,” said Zanders, “deep humility forms in your soul. The true definition of service is impressed on you - to give yourself up to the common good – and it can carry on in all the work you do.” Best of luck at Georgia Tech, Zander, we are excited to see where life takes you!

faculty retirements & AWARDS

Congratulations to the BK faculty and staff who retired in 2024!

Noreen Thurson

19 years (Religion Department)

Pam Johnson 10 years (Housekeeping Staff)

John Murphy 6 years (Mathematics Department)

As the 2024 school year came to a close, we bid a heartfelt farewell to three members of our BK community who have chosen to embrace the gift of retirement. Pam Johnson, a dedicated member of our housekeeping staff for ten years; her commitment, faith, and kindness are her legacy. John Murphy, who taught in our Department of Mathematics for six years; he served the school and students faithfully, teaching subjects that are often intimidating for high school students; and Noreen Thurson, who served our Department of Religion for 19 years. She served as a dedicated catechist in the diocese since 1992 and considers the BK community to be extended family. Having also taught at Resurrection Catholic School prior to BK, she was always delighted when her former first graders appeared in her freshman religion classes. Mrs. Thurson was also a dedicated leader of the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, leading students to share their blessings during the holiday season. She was so grateful to teach where she could proclaim the name of Jesus. Each has left an indelible mark on our school, shaping the lives of countless students and staff members with their unwavering commitment to education, faith, and service, and as retirement farewells always go, they will be greatly missed.

Retirement marks the beginning of a new chapter, a time to enjoy the fruits of a life well-lived. As we celebrate their remarkable careers, we are reminded of Pope Francis’s words: “Retirement is not a time to stop living but a time to enjoy life in its fullness.” We congratulate Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Murphy, and Mrs. Thurson on jobs well done and thank them for their years of dedication. May their retirement be filled with the same joy and fulfillment they brought to our school community.

staff SPOTLIGHT

Fr. Kristian Espejon, SHM

We congratulate Fr. Kristian on his ordination to the priesthood this summer. He will be staying in Spain with the Servant Brothers of the Home of the Mother, but we are grateful for his contributions to BK Campus Ministry in his year with us. Here are some words for the BK community from Fr. Kristian:

Recently, four of our Servant Brothers, including myself, received the sacrament of Holy Orders in the Cathedral of Alcalá de Henares, Spain. Br. Luis Escandell and Br. Ben Gurries were ordained to the diaconate (with Br. Ben Gurries coming to serve as a deacon at BK), while Br. Andrés Saltos and I were ordained to the priesthood. It was truly a day of grace, both for the Church and for our community, the Servant Brothers of the Home of the Mother.

One of the things that impressed me most about the ordinations was God’s great mercy towards us. When I saw how Br. Andrés had obtained the grace of the priesthood, especially with the gestures of the imposition of hands, I could only think of how good God is to us. He, who is all-powerful, has chosen poor men so that He can exalt His glory and mercy in us, making the Church fruitful in its redemptive mission. His Excellency Antonio Prieto, Bishop of Alcalá, who presided over the ceremony, addressed several topics in the homily that highlighted the characteristics one must have to be a good servant. He must be faithful, chaste, dedicated, and zealous in winning young people for Christ. He mentioned a phrase from St. John Vianney, who once remarked that if we truly knew the dignity of the priest, we would die, not out of fear, but out of love. Priests can perform their duties only because of Christ working through them. That’s why we say that the Catholic priest functions in persona Christi or “in the person of Christ.

Monday, July 1, we celebrated our first Mass. At the end, the Spanish have a tradition of kissing the hands of the newly ordained priest. This tradition symbolizes kissing the hands of Jesus himself, incarnated in his beloved priests. The whole of Heaven is celebrating these great events, but above all, Our Lady, Our Mother, who I am sure would ask us right now to pray intensely for her dear children so that they may have the strength to persevere to the end.

I would like to thank the Bishop Kenny community for giving me the opportunity to serve as a deacon in the school. It has been a very fruitful ministry, from the conversations I had with the students in the lunchroom, to attending their sports events, and participating in the school retreats. I am so thankful to have witnessed the spiritual growth of both the faculty and students at BK. You will always be in my prayers and in the sacrifice of the Mass. I will truly miss BK. I hope to come back to visit and, if God wills it, to serve as a priest. Keep up your joyful spirit, Crusaders; it brings life to the campus ministry office.

staff SPOTLIGHT

Suzanne Winkler

In the world of volleyball, the name Suzanne Winkler stands as a beacon of achievement. Her passion for the sport, dedication to her students, and unwavering commitment to faith earned her not one, but two distinguished awards in the 2023-34 school year. Coach Winkler is in her twenty-first year coaching indoor and beach volleyball, along with teaching anatomy full-time at BK. She is a humble warrior who always demonstrates her dedication to academics, athletics, and faith through her interactions with her students, players, and peers.

Coach Winkler was recently inducted into her high school alma mater, Holy Name (Berks Catholic) Hall of Fame. She was a standout player receiving many academic and athletic awards during her four-year high school career playing varsity volleyball, basketball, and soccer. She attended Marymount University in Virginia on an academic scholarship, where she had a stellar volleyball career and earned a place in the university’s Hall of Fame, solidifying her status as an elite athlete.

On August 19, 2023, Coach Winkler was awarded the Florida Coaches Coalition Beach Volleyball Coach of the Year. She started the beach volleyball program at BK in the spring of 2019, and it has been an official FHSAA-sanctioned sport for three years. In that time, Coach Winkler has had three consecutive regional final appearances and three consecutive state playoff appearances with an impressive overall record of 62-7.

A dominant influence on the volleyball community, Coach Winkler’s passion is to coach to win and mentor players to become future coaches. Her indoor record of 432- 175 is a considerable feat translating to a 71%-win record. She is the only coach in Jacksonville to run three sports teams (freshman, junior varsity, and varsity) in the same season for 21 consecutive years, winning 20 consecutive district championships, six regional runner-ups, 14 regional championships, 14 state Final Four appearances, 3 state runner-ups, 2 state championships (2014, 2020), and has had 32 players go on to play collegiate indoor volleyball.

Despite her numerous accolades, Coach Suzanne Winkler remains grounded and humble, cherishing her family as her greatest accomplishment. She has been happily married to Mr. Bradley Winkler for 21 years and is the proud mother of four children, including Ava, 16; Bradley J., 14; Grace 11; and John, 8. As she reflected on her journey, Suzanne said, “The best gift I have been given is the ability to pay it forward in life. I was blessed with incredible coaches, mentors, friends and family, and every day I get to do a job that I love, that allows me to work with amazing students, players, friends, and families.”

In a world that celebrates achievement and perseverance, Suzanne Winkler’s story is a shining example of what one can accomplish through unwavering dedication, a passion for one’s craft, and a deep commitment to family and faith. Her legacy as a coach, mentor, and inspiration in the world of volleyball is sure to continue for many generations to come.

2023-24

ATHLETICS

athletics review FALL

Jackie Hardin

2A Cross Country Coach of the Year

Coach Jackie Hardin, Bishop Kenny’s Girls Cross Country Coach was recognized as the Florida Dairy Farmers 2023 Girls’ Class 2A Cross Country Coach of the Year. This award caps off an outstanding season that ended with the Lady Crusaders placing first in their district and region, followed by the FHSAA Class 2A State Championship. The girls brought home the first state championship in Cross Country since 2008, the 9th title in program history. Coach Hardin shared, “I am honored to receive this award, and I know that I am only one of a very large number of cross country coaches who are deserving of this recognition.”

The competitive cheerleading team achieved numerous first-place finishes throughout their season, which propelled them to secure top placements in subsequent competitions. They started by securing a third-place finish at Regionals and continued their strong performance by also earning a thirdplace trophy at the State Championship. Their successful season culminated in a 17th-place finish at the UCA Nationals in February.

CROSS COUNTRY

Girls - 2A State Champions, Region 1 & 2A District 2 Champions

The girls cross country team had an impressive year. Ending with the 2A State Championship title. Outside of the postseason success, they had five 1st place finishes, including winning the Elite division at the FSU Invitational. All ten varsity girls were on the leaderboard as top 50 runners in the state program.

Boys - 2A District 2 Runner-Up, Regional Champion, State Runner-Up

This team persevered through a tumultuous season with the head coach welcoming a baby the week of their home meet! These 39 boys pushed and challenged themselves all the way to the end. Alejandro Vinas Ponte Vedra won individual Champion & 4th place at the State Championship. Juan Pablo Castillo-Zima ’25 took 7th place at the State Championship, and Jack Liuzzo ’25 placed 16th. All three were All-State.

1st Place in two regattas

SAILING

The Crusaders battled through an up-and-down year, showing improvement, a diligent work ethic, and character in each game. This team was undefeated at home and beat University Christian for the first time in over twenty years, 29-26.

The sailing team competed in four regattas this year, finishing 2nd, 3rd, 1st, and 2nd overall. Mary Katherine Monahan ‘24 won ‘A’ division in the first two regattas of the season. BK once again made it to the District Championships at the College of Charleston and placed 12th.

VOLLEYBALL

23-8

The volleyball team had an incredible season becoming the district and regional champions and making it to the state final four. The 2023 team was led by eight incredible seniors who displayed great enthusiasm, heart, and desire for the game of volleyball and each other.

Girls – 8-4

BK girls golf team had another wonderful season. During the regular season, they played seven of their twelve matches against teams that had strong lineups and got them ready for their 3rd place finish at districts and 5th place at regionals.

Boys – 6-5

The boys golf team finished as district runner-up and 4th place for Class 2A Region 1. They went on to finish 5th out of 12 teams at Regionals. It was a strong year for Evan Raynor ’24, who tied for 3rd as an individual at regionals, and was ranked 48/100 in the individual state competition. Evan finished T36 at the 2A State Championship!

Cade Tucker ‘27, Zach Rich ‘24, Michael Saunders ‘24, Evan Raynor ‘25, and Adam Enoch ‘25 represented the team at Regionals in Perdido Bay.

Girls – 9-1

The BK girls swimming and diving team won districts, regionals, and placed 6th in the state championship. Notably, their yearlong goal was to become state champions in the 200-Yard Freestyle relay, and they achieved it!

Boys – 9-1

The BK boys’ swimming and diving team celebrated its third highly successful season, clinching its third state championship in three years, along with district and regional titles. Additionally, the team set three new school records.

athletics review WINTER

Girls – 26-5

Led by seven seniors, this team ground their way to their 4th consecutive district title with a buzzer-beating win over Bolles in the finals. They followed that with a 4th straight regional title over a one-loss team in Rutherford and advanced to the state championship game for the second straight year with a 46-43 win in the state semifinal. They truly embodied their theme this year of “Excellence is the Standard,” both on and off the court. Additionally, Clare Coyle ’24 was Reps on Reps and the Florida Times-Union Player of the Year. She signed with Furman University.

Boys – 13-13

Boys basketball defeated Bolles twice during the regular season and finished strong, going 8-3 over the last 11 games. They ended with a record of 13-13.

WRESTLING

Christopher Hampton ‘24 and Ethan Warchol ’25 were top finishers at regionals and went on to compete at the state competition. Jacob Harless ‘24 achieved 100 wins in his BK wrestling career.

TRADITION. EXCELLENCE. FAITH.

SOCCER

Girls – 13-6-1 after playoffs

4A District 4 champions and made it to the regional semifinals. Finishing the season with a record of 13-6-1, clinching the 4A District 4 championship, and advancing to the regional semifinals showcased the team’s determination and skill.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the remarkable cohesion and growth exhibited by the players this season. Despite a diverse mix of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors on the roster, we found ourselves uniquely positioned with a wealth of talent. While some may have labeled us a young team, this blend of experience proved to be our greatest asset on the field,” – Coach Mandy Terbrueggen ‘10

Boys – 10-8-3

BK boys soccer team held a record of 10-8-3 and concluded the year securing the 4A District 4 championship with a 3-1 victory.

athletics review SPRING

Baseball ended the season with an outstanding 20-9 record, advancing to the regional semi-finals. As a historic program with many alumni going on to play professionally, Bishop Kenny Baseball continues its tradition of excellence, sending off yet another group of seniors who have left their legacy.

“Last night didn’t go our way, but we couldn’t be prouder of our team and season. Thank you, seniors, for the work you put into this program and congratulations on leaving your mark at Bishop Kenny.”

– Head Coach Tommy Edwards

The team began the season with several key injuries and fought all season to be ranked high enough to be considered for postseason play, resulting in 2nd place in the district tournament. Senior pitcher Kaitlyn Gilmore broke a school record for having 685 strike outs in 480 innings over her fouryear varsity career and finished with a 1.66 career earned run average. She will continue her career next year at Pensacola State University. Freshman Emma Serra had a great year at the plate, leading the team with five home runs, including a grand slam and extra-base hits.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL 22-4

The beach volleyball team was led by seven incredible seniors who competed to make it back to the state tournament. With only one classification, the team finished ranked 2nd in the state of Florida and 3rd nationally.

TENNIS

Boys – 6-5

The boys tennis team held their own against Fernandina and Stanton last season and finished third in districts.

Girls – 8-4-1

The BK girls tennis team was the district runner-up and advanced to the regional tournament. In addition, Madison Bolen ‘25 won the district championship in #4 singles.

WEIGHTLIFTING

BK weightlifting team closed out their season with an individual regional win from Kolbe Sexton ’24 and two district wins from Kolbe and Aiden Ryan ‘24 in their respective categories.

219 lb Olympic Regional champ Kolbe Sexton ‘24

219 lb Olympic & traditional district champ Kolbe Sexton ‘24

139 lb Olympic & traditional district champ Aiden Ryan ‘24

Girls – District runner-up

The girls track and field team set multiple school records and added more state titles to the board. Alexis Wilson ‘26, Alexis Holmes ‘24, Stephanie Grden ‘25, and Davis Johnson ‘24 added a state title in the 4x1600m, as did the 4x800m team of Davis Johnson ‘24, Alexis Holmes ‘24, Taylor Lawhon ‘27, Emily Wheldon ‘24. Wheldon ‘24 also broke the school record in the 3200m and was the 2A State Runner-up.

Mia Boka ’25 3rd place 2A State Discus

3200m - 2A State Runner up - Emily Wheldon ‘24- 10:46.89 (school record)

4x1600m - Alexis Wilson ‘26, Alexis Holmes ‘24, Stephanie Grden ‘25, Davis Johnson ‘24 - 21:19.05 (school record)

4x800m - 2A State Champions - Davis Johnson ‘24, Alexis Holmes ‘24, Taylor Lawhon ‘27, Emily Wheldon ‘24 - 9:13.84 (school record)

Boys – District Champions

The boys track and field team once again demonstrated their impressive skills, securing a thrilling victory at district championships. Their success was clinched in the final event, showcasing their determination to win. Along the way, they also set several new top 10 performances in BK history, further solidifying their legacy.

800m - Alejandro Vinas ‘24 (3rd) and Jack Liuzzo ’25 (5th)

3200m - Juan Pablo Castillo-Zima ’25 (6th)

4x800m relay – 2nd place - Alejandro Vinas ‘24, Jack Liuzzo ‘25, Juan Pablo Castillo-Zima ‘25 and Cooper Thorson ‘26

4x100m relay - 5th place – Resar ‘24, Dewees ‘24, Daniels ‘25, Donovan ‘25

THE TRUE SPIRIT OF A CRUSADER

crusaders in COLLEGE

Congratulations to the following Crusader student-athletes who are continuing their athletics pursuits in college. We look forward to cheering them on!

Nash Beenen Football United States Naval Academy

Carson Cope Soccer

Eastern University

Clare Coyle Basketball Furman University

Graham Evans Swimming Boston University

Skylar Fick Volleyball West Alabama University

Evan Gardner Swimming Mount St. Mary’s University

Kaitlyn Gilmore Softball Pensacola State College

Rachel Howard Swimming Duquesne University

Davis Johnson

Cross Country/Track Emory University

Andrew McWilliams Baseball Daytona State College

Lily Pragle

Beach Volleyball Erskine College

Ethan Proffitt Football Florida Atlantic University

James Resar Football University of Iowa

Sydney Roundtree Basketball United States Air Force Academy

Kolbe Sexton Football Benedictine College

Claudia Stockard

Beach Volleyball

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Mallory Swain Volleyball Belmont Abbey College

Riley Talbert Basketball

Emily Wheldon

Cross Country/Track

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Georgia Southern University

alumni NOTES

alumni ENGAGEMENT

Dear Crusader Alumni Family,

I had the pleasure of connecting with many of you on campus in the 2023-24 school year. From the annual homecoming tailgate and an exciting building groundbreaking, to football, softball, and cross country reunions held on campus, your involvement and support made these events successful and memorable.

Across our community and beyond Kingman Avenue, I am thankful for the opportunity to witness the successes of our alumni and I appreciate the monthly opportunity to share with you exciting developments taking place at Bishop Kenny. Most of all, I delight in the rich fabric of our community that we continue to weave together as new generations pass through our school and enter the alumni family.

This year, I was thrilled to see so many alumni get back in touch with the school by updating their contact information. With more than 17,000 alumni spread throughout the world, keeping up with our records can be a challenge. I encourage all of you to join us each month in the alumni newsletter to get “class notes” about fellow alumni, BK news, reunion details, and upcoming events on and off campus. The alumni newsletter is where we celebrate milestones, reminisce about BK, reconnect with old friends, and stay informed about the school. Your involvement in BK is invaluable, and I am here to support you however I can. Please reach out if you have any questions or suggestions or if there is anything you would like to share with our alumni community.

Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication. Together, let us continue to celebrate our shared experiences and create lasting memories.

Go Crusaders,

Sireen Samaan Bateh ’90, P’16, P’20 Alumni Engagement Coordinator

alumni TAILGATE

The annual Alumni & Family Homecoming Tailgate was held on September 22, 2023. More than 500 alumni attended, marking another year of a fantastic sold-out event. Crusaders enjoyed food, catching up, fellowship, and school spirit before the football game. Future Crusaders enjoyed outdoor games and face painting. This event has become a favorite for alumni and is always a joyful opportunity to reconnect and celebrate BK! Go, Big Red!

big red BALL

A Night to Remember

The 2024 Big Red Ball was a wonderful evening. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors, guests, and volunteers, including our amazing committee, for your support in making this event such a success. With more than 380 attendees, the evening was a vibrant testament to the community spirit and unwavering support for Bishop Kenny’s mission of excellence in Catholic education.

Held at the Glass Factory on February 10, guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a spirited live auction. Old friends had a chance to reconnect, and new friendships were made, all within the supportive embrace of the BK community.

A special note of gratitude goes to Brian Sexton P ’19, P ’23, P ’24, whose expertise and enthusiasm made the live auction a resounding success. Thanks to the generosity and participation of everyone involved, we raised more than $110,000. These funds are pivotal in bringing stateof-the-art technology and innovative node desks into our classrooms, enhancing the educational experience for all our students.

Thank you once again for your unwavering support and for significantly impacting our students’ lives. Together, we continue to uphold Bishop Kenny’s tradition of excellence.

Be sure to save the date for the 2025 Big Red Denim & Diamonds event on February 1, 2025, which will also be held at the Glass Factory.

bk boosters GOLF

The BK Boosters thanks all the players, sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made the 2023 BK Boosters Golf Tournament a remarkable success. The commitment shown, spirited competition, and comraderie of the day helped the tournament raise nearly $50,000!

The funds raised benefit scholarships, extracurricular activities, and a range of educational enhancements that directly impact BK students. These essential resources and opportunities help students thrive both academically and personally. We are grateful to our sponsors for the unwavering commitment shown to the school and our students and are immensely thankful for their partnership over the years.

We would also like to thank our golf committee and volunteers, including Patrick Madigan, Tournament Chair, and Anthony Parete, Honorary Chair. Their support and leadership were instrumental in making the day a success.

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that the 25th Annual BK Boosters Golf Tournament is scheduled for October 21, 2024. Mark your calendars - we look forward to another fantastic event, bringing our community together to support Bishop Kenny.

alumni SPOTLIGHT

Kara Leonard ‘90

Kara Citrano Leonard ’90 was part of the team that brought home Bishop Kenny’s first-ever girls’ basketball state championship. More than 30 years later, she’s gone from making the shots to calling them as the new Global Head of Human Resources for Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Over 23 years at Johnson & Johnson, Kara has advanced through various roles within the company, using her proven leadership skills to go from being a champion on the court to globally championing employees by focusing on employee development, talent attraction, and diversity and inclusion. In her new role, she leads the global HR strategy for Vision and joins the Vision Leadership Team and MedTech Global HR Leadership Team.

Going from driving the ball to building critical capabilities to drive growth felt like a natural extension of what Kara learned as a Lady Crusader. “Discipline, teamwork, collaboration, leadership skills, goal setting, and achievement are all highly transferable skills beneficial to any careerhelping you navigate professional challenges and continuously strive for personal and professional growth,” said Kara. “What I learned under the leadership of Coach Orlando (now Principal Orlando) and my years at BK playing a team sport has been the foundation for who I am as a leader and has been applicable in many areas of my life.”

Kara’s dedication to service and generosity is a further testament to her character. In addition to her role on the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, she is an active member of the Bishop Kenny Ambassador Council, Big Red and Capital Campaign Committees, and served as the Co-Chair of the Ambassador Council from 2021-2023. “Bishop Kenny helped shape who I am today,” said Kara. “Part of what it taught me is the importance of giving back.”

One of the most rewarding ways she’s been able to do that is through her family involvement at BK. Whether through her husband Eddie’s ’84, a former BK baseball player, active contributions to the BK baseball and football teams, or her role as team mom of the football team for three years, giving back is a part of the Leonard family’s sports legacy. Following in their parents’ footsteps, Kara and Eddie’s sons, Cal, ’22, and Michael, ’23, made their own impressive contributions to Bishop Kenny’s athletic programs. Cal now plays baseball for UNF, while Michael is on the football team at Davidson College.

Recognizing that their Catholic faith is the playbook guiding life and family, Kara also volunteers for the Diocese of St. Augustine. “I’m grateful for this faith,” she said, “so much of which Bishop Kenny played a pivotal role in developing for me and my children.” Bishop Kenny is proud of Kara’s success and of having her as an active member of our school community. We wish her and her family continued blessings.

alumni SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Byron Moran ‘03

For Dr. Byron Moran ’03, it wasn’t academics that got him out of bed in the morning to attend classes at Bishop Kenny, it was his love of sports. Decades later, sports have become a central part of his career as Medical Director for the Sports Medicine Division at the University of South Florida and the head team physician for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2021 Super Bowl Champions during Byron’s first year with the team.

“My mom found this letter from when I was a kid where I wrote I either wanted to play in the NBA or be a doctor,” said Byron. “Sports was what I cared most about, so I guess it makes sense that I gravitated back towards it and found a career that spans both sports and medicine.” After Bishop Kenny, Byron attended the University of Florida for undergrad and the University of South Florida for medical school. In addition to his work with sports teams, he has a special affinity for concussion medicine and has spent several years building the USF Concussion Center. This facility has specialists, including Byron, who manage concussion injuries, as well as specialize in prevention, education, and research.

Byron, who was a member of Bishop Kenny’s basketball and track teams, has a deep appreciation for what it means to be a part of a team, something that he says is as meaningful and relevant today in his various roles in academia, overseeing the campus concussion center, working with student-athletes, and being a part of an NFL team. “There was nothing as exciting as being a part of a team because that was always my favorite place – being with the team,” explained Byron. “I guess I’m always looking for that – in all aspects of things.”

Byron’s two children, ages six and ten, are also big sports fans, so when Jerry Buckley, Bishop Kenny’s Director of School Counseling and Byron’s old basketball coach, gave them a tour of campus, it was running around the BK baseball field that they loved most. “Coach Buckley and I have kept in touch. He’s been a good friend and mentor over the years,” said Byron, who remembers his years at Kenny positively. “For me, it was a place of growing up and getting a feel for different types of relationships and people I would go on to encounter throughout life. A lot of my memories are the friendships I made. I try to stay connected to that.” Congratulations on your success, Byron, and Go Bucs … unless they’re playing our neighbors across the river!

alumni REUNITED

(A)

Class of 1968

The class of 1968 celebrated their 55-year class reunion on November 3-4, 2023. They started the weekend at the Four Points Sheraton Jacksonville Beach on Friday, followed by a gathering at Sneakers at Jacksonville Beach on Saturday.

(B) Class of 1973

The Class of 1973 celebrated their 50-year class reunion the weekend of October 6-7, 2023. They had a meet and greet on Friday night at Mudville Grille. They celebrated Mass with Fr. John Reynolds on Saturday, October 7 followed by a tour of campus. The weekend closed off Saturday night with a dinner at Marriott Jacksonville.

(C)

Class of 1978

The Class of 1978 celebrated their 45-year class reunion on March 22-24, 2024. They started the weekend at Aloft Hotel in Tapestry Park. The following evening, they gathered at Deercreek Country Club for dinner and dancing.

(D)

Class of 1983

The class of 1983 celebrated their 40-year class reunion June 23-24, 2024. They began the weekend with a meet and greet and closed out their celebrations at the Hampton Inn in Jacksonville Beach with dinner, dancing, and live music from a DJ.

(E)

Class of 1993

The Class of 1993 celebrated their 30-year reunion at Homecoming on September 22, 2023. The night continued at Mudville Grille for appetizers and drinks. They celebrated Mass and toured campus with Mr. Orlando the following day and ended the weekend with a get together at Coop 303 in Atlantic Beach.

(F) Class of 2008

The Class of 2008 celebrated their 15-year class reunion on November 18, 2023, at Historically Hoppy Brewing Company in Springfield.

(G) Class of 2010

The class of 2010 celebrated their 14-year class reunion on March 30, 2024, at Pete’s Bar in Neptune Beach.

(H) Class of 2013

The Class of 2013 celebrated their 10-year reunion at a BK football game on Setpember 8, 2023. They continued the celebration on September 9, returnnig to BK for a tour with Mr. Orlando, followed by a party at Mudville Grille.

(I) BK Softball

The BK Girls Softball team celebrated 30 years of fastpitch on April 20, 2024, with over 30 alumni in attendance. Following Bishop Kenny’s 10-0 victory over Bishop Snyder, members of the 1994 girls’ softball team were honored on the field for their contributions to the BK softball program. Those recognized included Melanie Boutin Miller ‘94, Susan Grippi Koster ‘94, Charleen Flynn Bearup ‘94, Amy Pichardo McWilliams ‘94, Becky Heatherington Hudson ‘94, Veronica Blay Lipsey ‘96, Robin Blay Sarge ‘96, and Coach Laurie Wray.

(J) BK Football

On November 3, 2023, football alumni from various graduating classes attended the Friday night game and Crusader Football reunion at the William H. Johnston Sr. Stadium.

class NOTES

Engagements & Marriages

Lizzy Rizzo ’11 married Andrew Bechtold in St. Augustine, 1/13/24.

Christopher Lynch ‘13 and Angelica Lynch celebrated their 1st wedding anniversary, 2/4/24.

Ariel Navotas ’13 married Andrew Martin in Oakland, CA, 9/9/23. She was joined by several BK alumni who celebrated the day with her including Malaika Singleton-Towns ’13, Katie Prattos ’13, Francis Partillo ’13, Camille Meschia ’13, Marie Fazio ’15, Christopher Prattos ‘16

Brian Dawkins ‘13 and Kayla Shirk ‘15 were married in St. Augustine, 12/23/23. Members of the bridal party included Ayeesha De Leon Pickens ‘15, Reagan McGuire ‘15, Sarah Hartland ‘15, Nicholas Johnson ‘15, Taylor Shirk Harrington ‘16 and Korey McDougald ‘14.

Austin McGowan ‘13 and Victoria Richter ‘15 were married in Jacksonville, 4/20/24. Alumni members of the bridal party included Preston Richter ‘17, Michael Richter ‘20, Matthew McGowan ‘03, Michael McGowan ‘05, Ali Deaux McGowan ‘06, Mary McGowan ‘17, Anne Marie McGowan Corpora ‘07, Christine Joseph ‘15, Madeline Freel ‘15, Samuel Heekin ‘15, Emily Romeu ’15, and Andrew Raesemann ’13.

Jenna Feigenbaum ’14 married Hunter Zrucky in Jacksonville, 9/22/23. Members of the bridal party included Sarah Feigenbaum ’09, Brooke Edwards Durrance ’14, and Jordan Whitford ’14.

Anthony Farmand ’15 married Alexa Robbins in Pensacola, 11/11/23. Members of the bridal party included father of the groom, Musa Farmand ’78, Musa Farmand ’06, Salem Farmand ‘18, George Farmand ‘20, Alex Farmand Quintana ‘12, Samantha Farmand Sims ’09, Matt Farah ’15, Jack Hanania ’12, Mark Hanania ’18, Dylan Vestal ’15, John Helow ’15, and Luke Bote ’14.

Justine Thomas ’15 married Charles “Quinn” Pattillo, 11/18/23. Members of the bridal party included Philip Thomas ’17 and Christine Joseph ‘15.

Ayeesha De Leon ‘15 married Daniel Pickens in St. Augustine, 11/1/23.

Emily Bateh ’16 married Drew Carlton in Jacksonville, 4/6/24. Alumni members of the bridal party included Kaitlyn Bateh ’20, Reem Farhat Kanadilo ’16, and Haley Samaan ’23.

Salem Farmand ’18 married Lorena Reis in Boca Raton, 4/27/24. Members of the bridal party included George Farmand ’20, Anthony Farmand ’15, Musa Farmand ’06, Samantha Farmand Sims ’09, Alex Farmand Quintana ’12, Rob Sims ’08, Lewis Rukab ’18, Jack Hanania ’12 and Mark Hanania ’18.

Births

Captain Matt Schmitt ’02 and Nicky Schmitt: a son, Mason Alexander. 10/2/23.

Michael Mussallem ’03 and Elizabeth: a daughter, Amal Elizabeth. 9/27/23. She joins big brothers, Ascher (2) and Michael (4).

Jennifer Salah Klink ‘04 and Michael: a son, Connor Michael. 5/17/24. He joins his big sisters, Leila (5) and Savannah (3).

Shelby Sebesta Stone ’09 and Bradley: a daughter, Poppy Carver. 12/8/23. She joins her big bother Colby (2).

Cari Whitmire Wilson ‘11 and William: a son, William. 10/25/23.

EmmaJean Livingston Kingsbury ‘11: a son, Kolby. 2/20/23.

Alina Vinci Fernandez ‘12 and Ben: a daughter, Leni Gala. 8/12/23.

Brandon Chin ‘12 and April Chebi Chin ‘12: a son, Cohen Art-Sing Chin. 12/10/23. He joins his big sister, Colbie (2).

Peter Helow ‘12 and Hannah: a daughter, Gemma Catherine. 3/12/24. She joins her big brothers Leo (3) and Rocco (1).

Rhett Butler ’14 and Violet: a daughter, Clementine. 8/31/23.

Taylor Shami Sparks ‘15 and Chance: a daughter, Violet Rae. 3/15/24.

Nicole Marchigiano Miller ‘16 and Josh Miller ‘16: a daughter, Sophia Rose. 4/23/24.

Education & Careers

John Ignaszewski ’64 recently retired after an impressive 50-year career in the feature film industry. Throughout his career, John contributed to projects that earned 18 Academy Awards, and he received an Emmy for his work on editing the pilot of Twin Peaks from 1989 to 1990.

Martha Barrett ‘68 retired as Senior Vice President from Barnett Bank on December 28, 2023, after more than 20 years with the company and over 40 years of dedicated civic service to the city of Jacksonville.

Edward Zimmerman Boulos ‘73 retired this past January from Office Environments & Services a business started by his father in 1955. Zim served as owner and president of the company for over 50 years.

Steve Lyons ‘74 former BK teacher and coach, and current substitute teacher, was inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan ‘74 was selected to receive the 2024 William M. Hoeveler Judicial Professionalism Award. This award is sponsored by the Florida Bar Standing Committee and recognizes a judge who best exemplifies strength of character, competence, commitment and civility as a jurist, lawyer and public servant.

Terri Davlantes ‘76 announced the sale of her business, Jax Cooking Studio on 1/23/24. She plans to enjoy retirement traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Maureen “Mo” Chiodini ‘78 earned her Doctorate in Public Health (DrPH) from the University of South Florida College of Public Health on 5/6/23. She is currently employed as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Exercise Science program at USF.

Carla Harris ’80 was the headline performer at a sold-out benefit concert at Carnegie Hall this November, marking her fourth appearance at the renowned New York venue. The event, titled Carla Harris and Friends, will see proceeds divided between the Carla Harris Endowed Scholarship Fund at BK and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in New York.

Maria Telli Bailey ’82 After several years in the business world with companies such as the Miami Herald and AutoNation, Maria founded her own international marketing agency, BSM Media, in 1999. Driven by a desire to expand her business acumen, she pursued an MBA later in life, further enriching her already impressive skill set. Maria has since authored ten books, nine of which were written after launching her company. Maria takes pride in leading the only marketing agency in the world dedicated exclusively to marketing to mothers—a passion that stems from her own experience as a mom. Recognizing the unique needs of this demographic, she conducted extensive research and launched “Mom Talk Radio,” the first nationally syndicated talk show for mothers, which she hosted for 25 years. In recent years, Maria started a new venture, Popilicious Popcorn. The idea was born when her son was deployed in Afghanistan and her daughter was serving overseas in the Peace Corps in Cameroon. Seeking a creative outlet during this challenging time, Maria experimented with her favorite snack, popcorn. After posting her creations on social media, she received 400 orders within a few weeks. A year later, she launched her popcorn cakes online, quickly gaining national attention. Her products have since been featured on Good Morning America, QVC, ABC World News with David Muir, and Fox & Friends.

Tommy Raffo ‘86 has recently been made the winningest head coach in the history of Arkansas State baseball with 364 wins.

Chris Wilkey ’88 has been honored as one of the top 25 Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Jacksonville for 2024, recognizing the substantial impact CFOs have on their organizations and the economic vitality of our community. As CFO of England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM), Chris has played a crucial role in shaping the company’s financial strategy. He manages a diverse portfolio that includes treasury management, tax strategy, financial reporting, risk management, and human resources. Chris’s expertise is backed by over twenty years of experience in accounting and finance.

Dr. Mark Toney ‘89 was appointed by Wolfson Children’s Hospital to the position of Vice-President of Medical Affairs on 11/1/23. Toney will focus on the effectiveness of clinical care for children who are patients at all Wolfson Children’s locations including the main hospital, five satellite ERs, the Pediatric Trauma Center and regional outpatient pediatric specialty care centers.

Chris Sizemore ‘90 and his daughter, Grace (18), made it to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro earlier this month. This experience with his daughter is one Chris will cherish forever.

Matt Solomon ’92 was recently appointed by the governor to the Colorado Broadband Deployment Board, where he plays a key role in the effort to bring high-speed internet access to communities across the state. The board is responsible for reviewing applications and allocating funding to companies that aim to build networks in various rural areas of Colorado. In addition to this role, Matt serves on the Judicial Performance Review Commission for his district, where he interviews judges and staff to ensure they meet statutory requirements for reappointment. Furthermore, Matt is a project manager for the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative, a group dedicated to addressing the impact of increased regulation on the coal industry in Colorado. The initiative focuses on educating the public and finding alternative energy solutions to replace coal, helping to secure the state’s energy future in a proactive manner.

Louie Samaan ‘97 received his Juris Doctorate degree from the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University on 5/11/24. Louie was one of the first graduates from Faulkner Law’s Executive J.D. program. Louie will practice at The Truck Accident Law Firm in Jacksonville.

Jason Pascual ‘98 has been promoted to head coach of varsity baseball at Benedictine Military School in Savannah, GA. Jason began his career at Bishop Kenny High School in 2006 as a faculty member in the religion department and as an assistant baseball coach. Over 16 seasons at Bishop Kenny, under the guidance of head coach Tommy Edwards, he contributed to one state championship, a state runnerup finish, two semifinal appearances, and 11 district championships. He also coached 46 players who went on to play college baseball, and four players who signed professional contracts after being selected in the Major League Baseball draft.

Gina Evans Dew ‘99 was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Commission on Community Service, also known as Volunteer Florida. Gina serves as the director of Government and Community Relations for the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority and is actively involved in her community as a member of the Leadership Tampa Alumni Association. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a master’s degree in communications from the University of Florida.

Laura Phillips Edgecombe ‘99 was recently honored as one of the Women of Influence by the Jacksonville Business Journal for her outstanding work with the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, a Jacksonville-based private foundation dedicated to fostering communities of belonging for the people, institutions, and neighborhoods of Jacksonville. In addition to her role with the foundation, Laura serves as an Executive on Loan to the City of Jacksonville, where she collaborates with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, and the Downtown Investment Authority. Her responsibilities include facilitating the activation of downtown public spaces to benefit all Jacksonvillians.

John Weedon ‘99 was re-elected to the board of governors for the Jacksonville Bar Association on 5/1/24. John has served on the board since 2001, and he is currently a partner with Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP.

Lt. Col. Matthew Miller ‘00 currently serves at Augusta University as Professor of Military Science, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future leaders of the Army, preparing them for their upcoming endeavors. Throughout his distinguished military career, Matthew has earned numerous awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation, and the completion of Air Assault School. As a private citizen, Matthew founded the Army Soccer Legacy Project in honor of his classmate, AJ Smith, who passed away while serving in Iraq. Every year on December 8th, the project organizes community service events and other creative initiatives to remember and honor AJ’s service. In addition, Matthew serves on the Board of Directors of the Strong Grey Line, a charitable organization governed by the West Point Class of 2004. This organization supports the needs of fallen classmates and their families, providing everything from basic necessities to mental health services. In his leisure time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and five children. He has a passion for art and frequently auctions and sells his pieces. Currently, he is working on his first commissioned artwork. As Matthew prepares to retire from the Army in June 2024, after a remarkable career, he looks forward to the next chapter of his life. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Matthew for his years of dedicated service to our country and proudly recognize him as a valued member of the BK family.

Emi Gonzalez Miller ‘01 and Baylee Joseph founded Mason’s Voice, a foundation that provides financial and emotional support to families with in-utero babies diagnosed with spina bifida. Emi and Baylee spoke to sophomore religion classes in February to raise awareness about babies in utero with spina bifida. As parents of a child with spina bifida, Baylee and her husband, Louis Joseph ‘02, were faced with the difficult decision of how to navigate the pregnancy. Guided by their faith, they rejected any options related to terminating the pregnancy. Through extensive research, they discovered the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the first institution in the nation dedicated to providing multidisciplinary care for patients with spina bifida. Baylee underwent surgery in Philadelphia during her pregnancy and later gave birth to Mason, who is now a thriving 6-year-old attending Assumption Catholic School. Emi and Baylee are actively contributing to giving babies a chance at life, reshaping physicians’ perspectives, and instilling hope in families. The North Florida King of the Beach fishing tournament, a fundraising event for Mason’s Voice was started six years ago to bring further awareness. The tournament is scheduled for August 2nd and 3rd.

Raymond Forbess ‘02 took the bench on 6/15/23 as County Court Judge in Clay County for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

Tim Watson ‘02 and his wife Jessica have partnered with Play by Design to lead a community-built playground project in honor of their daughter Payton, who passed away in 2022. Assisted by sisters Katie (Watson) Wood ‘05 and Kelly (Watson) Kirkland ‘08, Tim and Jessica broke ground on the playground in May. To learn more about Payton’s Play space (and to volunteer or donate if you feel led), visit www.paytonsplayspace.org or follow at facebook.com/Payton’s play space or instagram.com/Payton’s play space.

Stephanie Castro ‘03 is taking on a new role as Assistant Director of Student Government at the University of North Florida. She recently earned her M.S. degree in Leadership and Learning from Jacksonville University.

Lauren O’Hara May ‘04 is the Director of Advocacy for Step up Students. She recently had the opportunity to speak on Fox Friends about the success of Catholic schools and education freedoms that are now available to parents and students.

Michael O’Neal ’04 has been honored by the Jacksonville Business Journal as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in Jacksonville. As Vice President of Operations for Corner Lot and Breeze Homes, Michael has made significant contributions to the business community through his leadership and dedication.

David Nackashi ‘05 received a beautification award from San Marco Preservation Society for the “Be the Focus” dragonfly mural in San Marco Square.

Chelsea Wilhoite Kroll ’07, who coaches beach volleyball at Gulf Breeze High School, led her team to win the 1A State Championship on May 12, 2024. This achievement makes her the first female coach to secure a state title for beach volleyball in Florida. In her third year at Gulf Breeze, Chelsea’s team is the only one to finish the season undefeated and untied. Chelsea, a former player and BK assistant coach for volleyball, also competed at the collegiate level for West Florida.

Lauren Anaïs Hussey ‘08 opened her debut solo exhibit of new paintings at Chart Gallery in Brooklyn, NY on March 15, 2024. “Retinal Loop” featured seven works on canvas and remained on view through April 27, 2024.

Christine Clements Lane ‘10, recently became a board member of Community Conservation Inc. and serves on the board as the secretary. Christine is expecting her second child in August and currently resides in Virginia with her husband, her son, and stepson.

Dakota Peacock ’11 lead Bishop Moore High School’s Girls and Boys Water Polo team to their third consecutive regional game since taking over as coach.

Jack Hanania ‘12 was honored as one of Automotive News’ “40 Under 40” for 2023, an award that recognizes the top emerging talent in the automotive industry.

Jakub Kaszuba ‘14, who is also known as “The Auditor”, recently won the 2023 lightweight championship in the Professional Fighters League. Jakub is a professional mixed martial artist with a current record of 10 wins and 0 losses. He is also a certified public account with the Florida Auditor General.

Maggie Boyle Olinto ’16 graduated from Roseman University of Health Sciences College with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Maggie will reside in St. Lake City, UT to practice dentistry.

Megan Wordell ’17 graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She is employed by ABC news, where she will be working as a producer with David Muir on ABC World News Nightly.

Carly Hanna ‘17 graduated from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry on 5/11/24 in Ft. Lauderdale. She will reside in Jacksonville and practice at Hanna Eye Care.

Dawson Hey ‘18 graduated from Florida State University and has recently completed his second year at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry

Ensign Connor Sidman ‘18 was selected for the Officer Candidate School program on 9/1/23 and commissioned on 12/1/23. He began Basic Division Officer Course training in Norfolk, VA on 1/27/24 before reporting to his ship in San Diego, CA.

Francise Soereh ‘19 graduated from UNF with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and a minor in Math. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Master Chief Harris rendered 2LT Soereh his first salute.

Andrew Wray ‘18 completed the Northeast Florida Builder’s Association apprenticeship program in industrial plumbing with Campbell Plumbing.

Karley Dry ‘20 graduated from Jacksonville University with a BS in Nursing. In addition to receiving the highest academic honors, Karley received the Student of the Year award for the College of Nursing and the President’s Award, the highest honor awarded to a JU graduate. During her time at JU, Karley served as captain of the cheerleading squad and received a very competitive internship at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis.

Colby Halter ‘20, a standout infielder for the Florida Gators, was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the 17th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Colby played a crucial role in the Florida Gators’ journey to the College World Series finals in 2023 in Omaha.

Will Weinbecker ‘21 and Charlie Lawrence ‘22 are representing the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, competing at the highest level of collegiate sailing.

Christian Jubran ’21 graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology after three years. Christian will continue his education at UF law as he pursues his Juris Doctorate.

Maya Balolong ’23 was sworn into the Georgia Army National Guard on January 25, 2024. Upon completing the Army Early Commissioning Program at Georgia Military College in 2025, she will be promoted to Second Lieutenant in the Army National Guard. She will also finish her remaining two years in the Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Science program as a drilling commissioned officer. Maya will be the third generation in her family to serve our country.

Heath O’Shea ‘98

in MEMORIAM

September 6, 1979 – April 13, 2024

More than 50 firetrucks and ambulances gathered at the Prime Osborne Convention Center, where hundreds of Jacksonville firefighters and police officers in full dress uniform lined up to pay respects to local hero and Bishop Kenny alumnus Heath O’Shea ’98, who passed away April 13, 2024.

Following the service, a procession of firetrucks and ambulances was escorted by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office to Oaklawn Cemetery for the graveside memorial. Heath’s service was attended by family, friends, and many fellow Bishop Kenny alumni, a lot of whom also serve the Jacksonville community as first responders. The full honor service, marked by two ladder trucks on both sides of Hendricks Avenue and an American flag hanging between them, JFRD Pipes & Drums (a Highland Bagpipe Band), and a 21-gun salute, reflected the honor and love felt for Heath.

Helping others is what drew Heath to his profession serving the Jacksonville community for 20 years at the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. “He loved his job, often calling it the best job ever,” explained Joe MacDonald ‘98, Heath’s stepbrother and fellow classmate at Bishop Kenny. “He liked to make people laugh. Making others feel good and helping others made him happy.”

Heath enjoyed his time at BK. “We loved working on our cars, building stereo systems for them, and then getting in trouble with Dean Williams for playing our music too loud before school,” said Joe. “We had a close group of friends that he kept in contact with, and he was heavily involved with planning our last class reunion.” It was also through Bishop Kenny that Heath met his beloved wife of 15 years, Melanie ’01 (Jones) who Joe described as, “the love of Heath’s life and best friend.” Family, including the couple’s two children, Simon and Lily, were everything to Heath.

Heath’s legacy to service, laughter, and love of family and friends, is one that will be cherished by Joe and so many others in the BK community. “If he could help you with something, he would, no questions asked,” said Joe. “If you called him, he’d pick up every single time. That’s just the person he was, and we all loved him for that.”

Please join us in prayer for Heath and all Bishop Kenny alumni and friends of the school who passed away in the past year.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Dorothy Schill Barbarito ‘54

Arthur Logie ‘55

Dorothy Pellicer Richens ‘55

Patricia Shannon Hirschler ‘58

Priscilla Cranford Roberts ‘58

Michael Youngblood ‘59

Patricia Mullaney Roberts ‘59

James Carrell ‘59

John Duss ‘60

Ann Stouffer Francis ‘61

Stephen Blajian ‘62

Alan Ashley ‘62

Carol Bunn Wilkinson ‘63

Patrick Mayhew ‘64

Colleen Lanahan Foy ‘65

Karen Nielsen ‘66

Vicki Savage Evans ‘66

JoAnn Range Bischoff ‘68

Louis Everett ‘70

Jean Williams ‘72

Joseph Moody ‘72

Jeffrey Modaff ‘74

Edward Howard ‘74

Thomas Heekin ‘74

Jody Rigdon ‘77

William Schellenberg ‘77

Susan Schweizer Andrews ‘79

Frank Baagoe ‘84

Pamela Ossi Cooper ‘88

Matthew Thornton ‘92

Heath O’Shea ‘98

Brent Sawicki ‘99

Jessica Ryan Loeung ‘99

Kevin Cordero ‘03

Mallory Wellman ‘05

Benjamin Wellman ‘09

Morgan Holbrook ‘10

Joseph Stanley ‘12

Caitlin O’Neill ‘18

John Naughton

Rev. Msgr. Eugene C. Kohls