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November 2018, Vol. 1, Issue 2
2018 ALUMNI HOMECOMING TAILGATE The Class of 1968 was one of three classes who celebrated a reunion during this year's Annual Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, Oct. 19. The tailgate, held in the Cardinal Gibbons gymnasium, allowed alumni to reconnect with old classmates and friends. p. 02.
ALUMNI FEATURES
ART IS IN THE AIR IN JOLIET
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
Stay up to date with what your fellow alumni have been up to locally and around the country! p. 03
Sr. Marie and Sr. Janet are pursuing a new passion in their retirement: painting! p. 05
As the regular seasons for fall sports wrap up, check in on how the Chiefs have been performing on the field, in the water and on the court! p. 06
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ALUMNI CELEBRATE AT THE ANNUAL ALUMNI HOMECOMING TAILGATE
Cardinal Gibbons alumni, and their friends and families, gathered in the gymnasium on Friday, Oct. 19, for the Annual Alumni Homecoming Tailgate. Alumni reconnected with old friends and classmates while reminiscing about their favorite high school memories over dinner and cocktails. The night ended as alumni moved from the tailgate to the Dr. Bud Tight Field to watch the Chiefs football team earn a 21-0 shutout over Hallandale High School. View photos from 2018 Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
CLASS OF '68, '88 AND '98 CELEBRATE REUNIONS
Members of the classes of 1968, 1988 and 1998 kicked off their respective reunions at the Annual Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, Oct. 19. Each class reunion had their own designated spaces and tables at the tailgate so that attendees could reunite with all of their former classmates. The festivities continued on Saturday night, as each class had arranged formal dinners to close out the weekend. Get involved in upcoming class reunions and other alumni events
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ALUMNI FEATURES ALVAREZ '15 RETURNS TO CAMPUS TO INSPIRE CURRENT STUDENTS Natalie Alvarez ’15, a computer science major at the University of Notre Dame, visited Cardinal Gibbons to speak with students in various science and math classes about her undergraduate experience. Due to the AP credits Alvarez earned at Cardinal Gibbons, she will be graduating from Notre Dame a semester early and will begin working with Apple as a site reliability engineer in January 2019.
CHRISTOPHER '18 SERVES AS ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER FOR TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Cardinal Gibbons Drama alumnus Laurence Christopher '18 is currently serving as Assistant Stage Manager for Temple University's production of "Side Show." Christopher, a theater production and management and business double major, was heavily involved in the Cardinal Gibbons Drama Department throughout his four years of high school. He served as Stage Manager for two years, received numerous Cappie nominations and a Superior rating as a Student Director and was awarded the District Seven Scholarship for the 2017-2018 school year.
PULLMAN '74 AND O'HURLEY '72 REUNITE IN CANNON BEACH Pamela Rogers Pullman ’74 saw fellow Cardinal Gibbons graduate John O’Hurley ’72 perform his one-man show, “A Man With Standards,” at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Beach, Oregon. O’Hurley, a television personality most well-known for his portrayal of J. Peterman on the hit sitcom “Seinfeld,” and Pullman spent time together after the show reminiscing about their time at Cardinal Gibbons and their favorite high school memories, such as going to Barnaby’s Pizzeria after football games.
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ALUMNI FEATURES ZADEN '81, JEAN '07 AND MERRIGAN '80 RETURN TO GIBBONS TO MENTOR MOCK TRIAL TEAMS
Numerous alumni, including Richard Zaden '81, Alex Jean '07 and the Honorable Edward H. Merrigan '80, volunteered their time to spend an afternoon mentoring and coaching the Cardinal Gibbons Mock Trial team. Each alumnus, all of whom are legal professionals, shared their wisdom with students by answering questions and speaking about relevant legal topics for over an hour during a Mock Trial meeting. Zaden, Jean and Merrigan even went the extra mile to critique legal case presentations to help the students refine their performances and hone their skills before their two major competitions of the year, Empire Atlanta and Empire San Francisco. Thanks to the help of our alumni volunteers and the coaching of Mock Trial moderator Mr. Luiz Bravim, the Chiefs saw their biggest success at Empire Mock Trial in Atlanta, Georgia, where junior Camila Jaramillo won Cardinal Gibbons' first-ever national mock trial award for "Outstanding Attorney."
BR. MICHAEL VISTS LAROSE '17 AT VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY In early October, Br. Michael Brickman visited Cardinal Gibbons graduate Daniel LaRose at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. LaRose played on the varsity football team at Cardinal Gibbons as a wide receiver and racked up 31 receptions, 402 receiving yards and three touchdowns during his senior season. He was also named an AllBroward County Honorable Mention athlete during his high school career. LaRose currently plays wide receiver for the Valpo Crusaders and is in the middle of his sophomore season. Last year, LaRose finished off his first season of collegiate football with 10 games played and three catches for a season total of 30 yards.
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BASEBALL TEAM TO HOST AN ALUMNI SOFTBALL GAME The Cardinal Gibbons baseball team will host an Alumni Softball Game on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Current Cardinal Gibbons baseball players will take on a team of program alumni in a friendly softball game. Following the game, alumni and current players will come together for a barbecue. If you were a member of the baseball team during your time at Cardinal Gibbons and would like to participate in the Alumni Softball Game, please RSVP to Jason Hamilton at hamilton@cghsfl.org.
ART IS IN THE AIR IN JOLIET, ILLINOIS While Sr. Janet Rieden and Sr. Marie Schramko are enjoying the relaxation that comes with retirement, the pair has also been busy pursuing their latest passion: painting. Sr. Marie and Sr. Janet are currently taking art classes twice per week at the Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet, Illinois. Sr. Marie and Sr. Janet are pictured to the right, displaying their masterpieces to their Judgefriend Edward H. Merrigan, Jr., who serves on the circuit bench longtime and colleague, Br. Michael Brickman. for the second-largest circuit court in the state of Florida, was
promoted to Brigadier General in 2018 for his service in the
If you would like to write to Sr. Marie or Sr. Army Reserves of the United States Armed Forces. Janet and learn more about their art classes and projects, please send your letters and photos to: Merrigan, who graduated from Cardinal Gibbons in 1980,
participated in a formal pinning ceremony on Friday, August
Sr. Janet Rieden & Sr. Marie Schramko 10, 2018 at the central courthouse in downtown Fort Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home 1201Lauderdale. Wyoming Avenue Joliet, IL Â 60435
ALUMNI, FACULTY AND FRIENDS OF CARDINAL GIBBONS CELEBRATE A MASS OF REMEMBRANCE On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the Cardinal Gibbons community celebrated A Mass of Remembrance in honor of the deceased students, faculty, alumni and friends of Cardinal Gibbons. During the Mass, as the names of our deceased loved ones were read aloud and remembered, attendees were invited up to the altar to pour red and white sand into a large vase in their honor. This mixing of the colored sand symbolized the unity of the Cardinal Gibbons family and reminded participants that even if they are gone from this world, they will never be truly forgotten. View more photos from A Mass of Remembrance Cardinal Gibbons High School
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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS FOOTBALL Despite a slow start to the season, the Cardinal Gibbons football team is on fire heading into the playoffs. The Chiefs stumbled in August dropping their first two games to Miami Central and Milton High School in Georgia. But the team quickly refocused and closed out the rest of the regular season with an eight-game winning streak, which included a key win over American Heritage that helped the Chiefs secure the District 16 title. The Chiefs, who are ranked second overall in Region 4-5A, begin regional play in the Regional Quarterfinals on Friday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. against Merritt Island, the seventh-ranked team in the region. The JV football team capped off their seventh consecutive undefeated season with a 21-13 win over Chaminade Madonna on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Out of the Chief's seven total wins for the season, the team earned four shutouts against Stranahan, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale and Piper.
VOLLEYBALL The girls' volleyball team is state bound! On Tuesday, Nov. 6, the Chiefs earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Westminster Christian to secure the Region 4-5A title. Up next, the Chiefs host Cardinal Mooney at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 in the State Semifinals, as they continue their journey for another state title. If the Chiefs defeat Cardinal Mooney, they will advance to the State Finals, where they will take on the winner of the Episcopal School of Jacksonville vs. Trinity Christian matchup.
CROSS COUNTRY The boys' and girls' cross country teams had a successful day at the Region 4-2A meet on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Chain of Lakes in Titusville, Florida. The boys' team finished 10th out 18 teams, with freshman Japrince Gaines leading the way for the Chiefs in 24th place, clocking in at 17:34.00. Junior Andres Zaldivar was the next top finisher for the Chiefs, finishing in 53rd place with a time of 18:09.80. On the girls' side, senior Nicole Limperis was a top finisher for the Chiefs earning 26th overall out of 120 runners with a time of 20:17.30. Junior Kelly Mahon took 40th, while junior Madison Gilman finished shortly after in 47th place. Overall, the girls finished 11th out of 17 teams.
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SURVEY CORNER: DID YOU SERVE IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY? If you're an alumnus of Cardinal Gibbons High School who is serving, or has served, in the United States military, we're looking for you! Please send an email to alumni@cghsfl.org listing your name, class year, what branch of the military you served in and the number of years you served, or call (954) 491-2900 ext. 155 to give your information over the phone. On behalf of the entire Cardinal Gibbons family, we thank you for your service!
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#GivingTuesday is a Global Day of Giving that has grown into a movement, uniting people around the world. After the hype of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday gives you the opportunity to give back to your community. Express your Chiefs pride on Tuesday, Nov. 27, and participate in this national day of giving and make Cardinal Gibbons High School your number one cause. Gifts, no matter the size, are always appreciated and help us to continue providing a quality, value-centered, Catholic education. Gifts can be made online, through our secure online portal, or by sending a check to: Cardinal Gibbons High School Development 2900 NE 47th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
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DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR COPY OF THE 2018 ANNUAL FUND? Our 2018 Annual Fund Campaign has been mailed out! The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of all fundraising activities at Cardinal Gibbons, and allows us to provide our students with a quality Catholic education. Thanks to last year's Annual Fund supporters, we've been able to make a number of improvements around campus, such as completing classroom renovations, increasing campus security and enhancing the technology available to our students. To make a contribution to the Annual Fund, click here. If you did not receive your copy, please contact the Development Office at (954) 491-2900 Ext. 155 or email eherbert@cghsfl.org. Cardinal Gibbons High School
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