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John Carroll Catholic High School Newsletter VOL XXV ISSUE III JohnCarrollHigh.com z
Freshman, Ashlyn Baliton and classmates sign the Class of 2112 cross at their retreat.
Spring...A Season of Reflection Building a Better Tomorrow at John Carroll High School
Inside this Issue A Season of Reflection... Cover A Message from the President...2 The Benefits of a Private School...3 Updates from the Office of IA...4 Alumni in Action...5 Alumni Engagements...5 Alumni Weddings...6 We Remember...6 Alumni Baby Announcements...7 Celebrating Diversity...8 Alumni Spotlight...8 Student Successes...9 Reunion Information...10 Habitat for Humanity Update...10 Golf Tournament Flyer...11 Alumni Update Form...12
JC proudly participated in Catholic Schools Week in January and was honored to have Bishop Gerald Barbarito celebrate the Ring Mass on January 26th. Students have continued to enjoy their class retreats at St. Mark’s Parish. The traditionally held retreats include breakaway sessions, prayer time, private time to read retreat letters and reflect, with the day concluding with a mass. The Senior Class was fortunate to utilize the Lawnwood Pavilion and participate in the ropes course. Ash Wednesday mass on February 25th was emotional and uplifting for students and staff. For Lent, the John Carroll faith community was given a nail attached to a San Damiano prayer card to ponder the following...”What will you do with your nail?” We are called to use the nail to build a stronger community (for example building a Habitat home) instead of re-crucifying Christ through negative behavior. As we close out Lent and begin Holy Week, the JCHS faith community will have the opportunity to pray the Living Stations of the Cross. Thank you to school Chaplain, Joe Colarossi, Colarossi for organizing the school masses. “Our faith is at the center of what we do as a Catholic School. We celebrate God’s love for us and the blessings that we continue to receive. As we journey through the holy season of Lent, we strive to seek forgiveness from the Lord for our sins and to participate meaningfully in the Cross of Christ. If we do this, we will indeed be prepared for the joys of Easter!” Father Barrett, President President. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” ~ 1 Peter 1:3
A message from the President Dear Alumni and Friends, There is something for everyone this Spring!
Academics JC’s National Honor Society proudly inducted a new group of deserving students on March 9th. The society now has more than 120 members, each of whom has higher than a 4.4 weighted GPA (on a 6 point scale). The group annually supports St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital by sending donations made from their school-wide fundraisers.
Drama club students enjoyed their annual trip to New York City.
Sports New sport at JCHS: We are the only school in St. Lucie County to feature boys’ and girls’ lacrosse!
The boys’ lacrosse team is improving every day, even beating Melbourne Central Catholic during its third game.
Arts
Boys’’ lacrosse head co oach Tom Parkinson’s Parkinson’ kinson’s ins s favorite quote for the seaso on… o During the third game, a JC CHS senior asks an opposing playe er how long he had been playing. “Four years,” he states, “and yo o ou?” “Four days,” commentss the JC player. JCHS later w won that game over M MCC 4-3!
Girls Lacrosse has 26 enthusiastic, young players with a lot of potential. Kaela Conway and Lorena Klapetsky were voted team captains and have previous playing experience. Coaching the girls team is Lisa Conway as head coach, Kevin Pastore as assistant coach, and Kyle Daigle as the team manager. Boys’ Lacrosse has experienced players Brandon Dodson at attack and Ryan Slack as goalie. The first home game attracted a strong crowd in the stadium. Team captains are Justin ustin Caddell and Ryan Slack Slack. The first goal was scored by Chris Angelos.
Our JCHS Drama Club students were blessed with the opportunity to travel to New York City in March! The students saw numerous plays, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, went ice skating, enjoyed delicious food, and squeezed in some NYC shopping!
Community Service
Hands-on classrom experiments challenge students academically.
JCHS held school drives to support soldiers and the Pregnancy Care Center. Students and staff made numerous boxes in honor of Capt. Adam Synder, a local fallen soldier and brother of a JC student. Students and staff donated personal hygiene items, notes, treats, and non-perishable food. The boxes were mailed to JC family members and friends serving in the military. The Youth For Life Club collected more than 50 packages of diapers and wipes to donate to the Pregnancy Care Center in Ft. Pierce. The club also toured the facility and delivered the items to the grateful center.
JCHS Girls’ lacrosse is now one of the most popular sports on campus.
“I am truly enjoying the opportunity working with the girls, and appreciate all the support I have been getting from the staff of John Carroll-from the volunteers helping with the games, to the teachers letting me know how excited everyone is- it has made it all that much better for my passion for ladies’ lacrosse” ~Lisa Lisa Conway, Conway girls’ lacrosse head coach
These recent accomplishments are a true testament to the exceptional students and John Carroll High chool and its diversity. We are proud of their athletic abilities, work in the arts and community, commitment to Christianity, and academic studies! May God continue to bless you, our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Sincerely Yours in Christ,
Rev. Thomas E. Barrett, President
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Benefits of a Private School... What do you get for your money at JCHS? For $6,660 (Catholic Rate) or $7,550 (Non-Catholic Rate), you get your money’s ’s worth!!
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With 180 days per year, JCHS costs only $36 per day! That day includes 7 class periods, the opportunity to compete in 17 sports (for males and females), get involved with h 22 clu clubs, lubs bs, learn about religion daily, have guidance support available at all times, and become a member of a larger JCHS family. y. Students enjoy the 14:1 student to teacher ratio, plus a Campus Minister, and individualized guidance attention at alll tim times. mes e. cato tors rs h ave av e Educated Educators! All JC teachers have a Bachelor’s degree and are certified by the State of Florida. Sixteen educators have Master’s Degrees, ten have multiple certifications, and some are working on their Doctorate! JCHS is not affected by National, State, and local school budget cuts. Numerous area schools have potential to see increases in ncr crea ease sess in classroom sizes, limited sporting events, fewer school activities, reduced busing, and more. Other private schools have ve seen see een n turn-over, significant tuition increases, and additional budget cuts. No students are required to take the FCAT School tuition rose only $180 for 2009-2010 and will maintain all activities, sports, teachers, and staff Strict policies and enforcement of all rules and school regulations High probablity of earning college scholarships
2009-2010 Enrollment Update - Potential students may shadow current students (once approved and proper date is selected) - Financial assistance is available to families (plus two full-tuition and renewable scholarships are available).
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Students interested in enrollment for 2009-2010 simply need to:
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Transfer Students (currently in high school) simply need to:
1. Complete (1) School application, (2) Student Record Request, and (3) Parish Affliation Form (all forms ound online) 2. Register for a placement test (given next in April, June, and August). 1. Complete (1) School application, (2) Student Record Request, and (3) Parish Affliation Form (all forms found online) 2. Schedule an interview with the Guidance Department (bring unofficial transcript)
Donor Spotlight - Lindsey McAlarnen (‘07) Lindsey has generously donated to the JCHS Annual Giving Campaign every year since graduation and sets a stellar example for all young alumni to follow. Thank you, Lindsey! “After graduating two years ago, I cannot help but look back on all that John Carroll helped me achieve. As a rising junior at the University of Notre Dame, I am one of the most prepared students on campus to tackle the future. I feel the school truly helped me become the well-rounded person I am today and therefore, I feel it is vitally important to give back to John Carroll. . When each alumnus looks back on his experience, he cannot help but agree that he took something valuable and practical from his four years as a Golden Ram. I can personally attest to the fact that the faculty and staff of John Carroll Lindsey and her parents at the have helped me to become a good student, compassionate future physician, and University of Notre Dame. even a better citizen. For this I am eternally grateful, and I feel that it is important for all alumni to contribute to John Carroll so current students can continue to receive the same formation into genuine citizens that we as alumni have received. I believe in sharing my blessings with others, and John Carroll as the root of those blessings deserves everything that we as alumni are able to give. As alumni we should contribute as much as our means allow toward improving John Carroll for future students.”
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Updates from the...
Office of Institutional Advancement JENNIFER (MELVILLE) TREFELNER (1999)
Director of the Office of Institutional Advancement
300 Club Blessed with Success “An Evening in Tropical Paradise” was held on February 6th and was blessed with success! The annual dinner, dance, and auction was decorated with a tropical paradise theme, featured spirited bidding by 250 guests on more than 100 silent auction baskets and 30 live auction packages! Popular auction items included vacations in the Bahamas, North Carolina, resorts in Florida, and condominiums of your choice anywhere in the world, an original Colleen Nash-Becht painting, a Highwaymen original, a Dr. Molina sculpture, hog hunts, FSU and UF football tickets, children’s birthday parties, dinner packages, Botox, and more! A special thank you is extended to Chairwomen Barbara Allen, Suzanne Davis, and Bobbie Ritter and event sponsors Gordon and Carol Matulonis, Culpepper & Terpening, and SeaCoast National Bank Bank. Thank you also to all the committee members, volunteers, auction donors, advertisers, and those who purchased tickets for the event.
Rams Run 5K Run/ Walk: A Community Event for all! John Carroll proudly hosted its first 5K (3.1 mile) run/ walk on March 21st. 21st Hundreds of high school students, alumni, parents, and community members enjoyed the special planning and details that were evident at the event. Participants dined on warm breakfast casseroles, praline French toast, and a deluxe buffet breakfast, with fresh juices, fruit, bagels and more. Each runner or walker also received a trendy tee shirt, great goodie bag, relaxing massages and stretching by professionals, and awards! Thank you to sponsors: Cheyne Family Chiropractic, Evangeline Grissom Bruhn CPA, Keiser University, Knights of Columbus, Nature’s Den, and Rains Insurance.
Barbara Allen, Suzanne Davis, and Bobbie Ritter were the chairwomen for the John Carroll High School 300 Club Gala.
Event sponsors Gordon and Carol Matulonis enjoyed the elegant evening.
Event sponsor Thom Jones (center) with SeaCoast National Bank visits with friends Joe DeRoss and Gerald DiBartolomeo.
Nicole (Dixon) Elmore, Bonnie Hebb, Samantha (Hebb) Daly, and Amy (Noelke) Mattola showed support to JCHS!
Event Sponsor Culpepper and Terpening representatives Stef and Tammy Matthes (right) enjoyed bidding on items with Bobbie Ritter.
Save the Date: Golf Tournament is April 25th! The 19th Annual Golf Tournament will be Saturday, April 25th at Gator Trace Country Club. The registration and breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m., with the shotgun start beginning at 8:30 a.m. For a donation of $100 you will receive a round of golf, breakfast, lunch, prizes, and a fun day with friends. Participating in and sponsoring this tournament are wonderful opportunities to invest in the education of our current students and secure a bright future for those to come. The school is also accepting Event Sponsors, Corporate Sponsors, Tee and Green Sponsors, door prizes, raffle prizes, and goodie bag items. Thanks to the generosity and support of our John Carroll friends in the past, our tournament has always been a financial success and a good time for all to enjoy! Last year our tournament sold out quickly, so sign up today! For further information, please contact Jennifer Trefelner at John Carroll High School, 464-5200 or visit www.JohnCarrollHigh.com.
Nick, Hyman, Glenn, and Cyndi Rains are congratulated by Jennifer Trefelner, and Father Barrett, for winning 3rd place in the drawing.
Thank you to Connie and Mike Driscoll who volunteer at the event every year!
Scott and Stephanie (Richmond) Kimmelman along with Jackie and Tom Richmond have been attending the event for years.
Alumni In Actio n 1968
DuPont Fellow and Lavoisier medalist Charles J. Noelke was elected to the National Academy of Engineers this month for his distinguished work as part of a team that led the company’s efforts to develop and commercialize the replacement process of technology for chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) in refrigerants. Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honors those who have made outstanding contributions to “engineering research, practice, or education, including, where appropriate, significant contributions to engineering literature,” and to the “pioneering of new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing/implementing innovative approaches to engineering education.” Charles, a chemical engineer at DuPont Fayetteville, NC site, led the team that developed HFC-134a, a replacement to CFC refrigerants that were recognized in the early 1970s to be accumulating in the atmosphere and potentially depleting the earth’s ozone layer. Today Charles is developing a range of environmentally smart alternative processes for making fluorochemicals, fluoromonomers and fluoropolymers. In 2006, he received the prestigeous Collaboration of the Year Award from the Chemical Council for Research for his collaborative efforts on carbon dioxide based polymerization in conjunction with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
1984
David Roden has been chosen to join the board of directors for the Illinois Theatre Conservatory
in Princeton, IL. The ITC will educate, train, and inspire young performing artists for a career in Musical Theatre. The practical approach includes mentoring by professionals in the industry and working with an established regional company, Festival 56 (www.festival56.com). David is employed as a school social worker and celebrates his recent appointment with his wife Tracy Boylan, and daughters, Emma (9) and Brennan (3). Classmates may contact David at boylanroden@comcast.net
Alumni Engagements Class of 2000 Allison Traynor and Dustin Holland of South Carolina would like to announce their engagement. The couple play to marry on June 6, 2009, at The Ryan Nicholas Inn in Greenville, South Carolina.
Nick Bischoff and Rikki Bergstresser would like to announce their engagement. Nick is a 2006 University of North Florida graduate and is now employed by Suffolk Construction as an assistant project manager. Rikki is a graduate of St. Edwards School in Vero Beach and Florida State University and received her Masters from Nova Southeastern University. She is currently employed as a mental health counselor. The couple plan to marry on June 20th.
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Alumni Weddings
Class of 1995
Class of 1998
High school sweethearts and Yessenia “Jesse” Carde said their “I do’s” on December 30, 2008, at a sunset wedding in Tradition in Port St. Lucie. Jesse works with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, and Matt is a manager at Solar Energy Systems in Fort Pierce. The couple still resides with their three children in Port St. Lucie.
Nicole Dixon and Aric Elmore were married on November 15, 2008 in Key West, FL. Alumni in the wedding included the Matron of Honor Samantha (Hebb) Dalyy (’98). Nicole is currently working at FPL as a plant technician while Aric is a corporate pilot for Pegasus Elite Aviation. The couple just got back from their honeymoon in the Caribbean and will reside in Fort Pierce.
Class of 2001
Christine Knight married Eric Moscaritolo on August 2, 2008, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. A reception followed at Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club in West Palm Beach. The wedding party included the bride’s sister Katie Knight (’07), (’00), Morgan Elam (’01), and the bride’s brother Bill Knight (’05). The couple can be reached at cpknight@gmail.com
We Remember...
Charles Edward “Bubba” Jones, 77, died March 4, 2008. Carol Deloris (Whalen) Jones, 73, died July
29, 2008. Bubba was a St. Anastasia Alumnus (class of 1949) and a lifelong resident of Fort Pierce. Carol was born in Chicago and lived in Fort Pierce for over 50 years. Bubba and Carol were married at St. Anastasia Church in 1958. Bubba was a retired commercial fisherman after serving in the United States Coast Guard. Carol was a registered nurse and a licensed massage therapist. Survivors include their three sons, Michael Jones, Steven Jones and his wife Cathy (Gianotti) Jones, and Edward Jones and his wife Rita (Martinez) Jones; their two daughters, Kathleen ( Jones) DeLeon, and Marlene ( Jones) Woodall and her husband Ronald (‘79); their five grandchildren Erika Woodall, Melissa Woodall, Jessica Jones, Theresa Woodall, and Joshua Jones; his brother Jon Jones (class of 1945) and his wife, Carolyn Jones; her sisters, Alice Haines and MaryAnn Trudell; her brother Jimmy Whalen; and many nieces and nephews.
Class of 2001
Borrow w and Oscar Escobar were married on October 14, 2006. They now live in Fort Myers Beach. Christine is a licensed massage therapist at Esterre Spa and Salon, and Oscar is a professional musician and an instructor for the Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps. He is also the assistant band director at Estero High School.
Alyssa Marie Depagnier, 20, died on December 20, 2008, in Fort Pierce. She graduated from St. Anastasia Elementary School in 2003 and John Carroll High School in 2007. She was attending Indian River State College and was in the prenursing program. She had been a member of the band at St. Anastasia; a member of the swim team, band, and cheerleading at John Carroll; and received many awards for her participation. She was a graduate of the Junior Police Academy in Port St. Lucie. She was a legislative aide for Rep. Gayle Harrell’s campaign. Survivors include her parents, Daniel and Evelyn Depagnier; brothers, Sean Depagnier and Ian Depagnier (‘04); sister Adriane Santiago and grandmother, Hilda Morales. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lt. Cpl. Jeremy Santiago; and grandmother, Isabella Depagnier.
Michael P. McMahon, 61, died February 25, 2009, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Michael was born in Lawrence, MA and was a resident of Port St. Lucie since 1962, coming from Lawrence, MA. He was a 1965 graduate of John Carroll High School. He was a teacher in the St. Lucie County School system since 1986 and had been at Mariposa Elementary in Pt. St. Lucie since its opening in 1992. He was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, and was Teacher of the Yea for 2004 at Mariposa Elementary School. Survivors include his wife of 36 years Julia McMahon; son, Michael McMahon, II; daughter, Heather McMahon; brother, Dennis McMahon; mother, Reta Johnson and two grandchildren.
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Alumni Baby Announcments ‘88
Lori (Rushworth) Smithey and her husband Paul, welcomed a baby boy, Jacob Richard, on September 10, 2008. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. “He’s a happy, healthy baby, and we’re having so much fun with him.” Lori is a Customer Service Operations and Training Manager for General Electric, and Paul is a mechanical engineer for Harris Corporation. The family resides in West Melbourne.
‘94
Joby Slay and his wife Lisa are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter Savannah Grace, who was born on August 28, 2008. She weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 ¾ inches long. Savannah joins her big brother, Joseph, age 3. In addition, Joby and Lisa are full time Cottage Parents at Place of Hope and have 6 foster daughters. Joby recently received his MBA from Nova Southeastern with a concentration in Real Estate Development while also obtaining his Real Estate license. The Slay family can be reached at Boyd4206@gmail.com
‘98
Amy (Noelke) Mattola and her husband Wayne are proud to announce the birth of their son, Andrew John, born June 24, 2008, at 8:44 pm, weighing 7 pounds and 12 ounces. He joins his big sister Isabella Kathryn.
‘91
Wisper (Parrett) Montgomery and her husband Scott are proud to announce the birth of their son Brett Nelson, born September 28th. Brett joins Jay Tyler who is thrilled to be a big brother.
‘96
Heather (Anton) Vitell and her husband Joe are twice as happy to announce the birth of their twin sons Jedrick “Jed” Austin and Jackson “Jax” Arlow on January 2, 2009. Jed was 6 lbs 13 oz and 20 inches long. Jax was 6 lbs 14 oz and 19 1/4 inches long. The boys join big sister Sharla who is two. Everyone is happy and healthy at home.
‘99
Danielle (Noyes) Ohlendorf and her husband Brian are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Ava Nicole, weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces and measuring 19 ½ inches long. She joins her older brother Dylan, who will turn four in June.
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Celebrating Diversity
Salsa Dancing...
Dance and music are both great vehicles with which people of different ethnic backgrounds can be united. Students and faculty from various nationalities enjoyed the pure joy of dancing and listening to the rhythms of salsa and merenge music through dance classes on campus. Americans, Colombians, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, and Haitians, to name a few, gracefully followed the instructions of the excellent dance instructor, and will have a chance to show off their dancing skills at our first Spanish Club sponsored Latin Music Dance to be in March! A special thank you to Chelsea Cutchens Cutchens, who was the driving force behind this event! “A bailar!!! Let’s dance. Hasta entonces.”Spanish Club Moderator, Sr. Jerolaman
African and Ethnic Art Reception
Congratulations to Art Instructor, Martha Cross Cross, on hosting a successful African and Ethnic Art reception on February 26th. Renowned art collectors Butler H. Smith, Jr. and Betty Ford-Smith traveled to Ft. Pierce sharing their extensive, private collection of artifacts. Each JC student enjoyed the exhibit, as did the numerous members of the community who visited the school for the complementary reception. Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s extensive knowledge and impressive collection strengthened interest and educated participants about African-derived culture through collecting, exhibiting, interpreting, and teaching the history, art, and culture relevant to the African-American heritage.
Multicultural Fest The Multicultural Club hosted its first festival in March, complete with food, music, photos, presentations, and more. Greek students performed Ikarotiko and Kalmatino, Cuban students showed their salsa dancing moves, students representing Palestine performed Debak, French students demonstrated the Terminology of Ballet, Philippino students performed Arnis De Mano, and students from South Korea sang cultural songs. A special thank you to Jose and Tery Valdivia Valdivia, JC grandparents, who spoke about Cuba and Jose Ramirez, a JC parent, who performed “Cielito Lindo” and Ramirez “Guantanamera”, as well as Regina Jones Jones, a JC mom, who represented the deaf culture and had a wonderful display of items available.
Talent Show Numerous talented students participated in the school talent show in March. Congratulations to third place winners Courtney Fage and Allie Woodward Woodward, who performed a hip hop dance; 2nd place winner Evan Frazer who danced pop-n-lock style; and first place winners Giulia Bartra and Justin Allen who blew everyone away with their performance! Justin played piano while Giulia sang the song “Superwoman”. They were dressed as if they were going to the symphony and walked away with $75 cash! Thank you to sponsors Karen Vercillo and Judges Ms. Angell, Mr. Brennan, Mrs. Jones, Senor Jerolaman, Mrs. Shevak, and Mrs. Dempsey, and Master of Ceremonies Ceremonies,, Mr. Pastore Pastore. “It all came together and turned out to be a very exciting and joyful event. The Character Club couldn’t be more pleased with the way everything turned out, and we are looking forward to doing it again next year!” remarked Mrs. Vercillo.
Alumni Spotlight ~ Becky (Hancock) Springsteen ‘94 Becky earned her BA in Early Childhood Education and Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from FAU, will begin coursework for her Doctorate in the fall, and is a candidate for National Board Certification. Over the past few years, Becky has been a “teacher leader” in numerous capacities such as mentoring new teachers, serving on the SLC Leadership Academy, District Math Team, and presenting at workshops at the school district and state level. This year, Becky was named “Teacher of the Year” at Gaines Academy and was selected as one of the three finalists for St. Lucie County’s Teacher of the Year! Becky and her husband of eight years, Christian, have two beautiful boys Paiten (6) and Parker (2). Becky is so proud to be a JCHS alumna and looks forward to the days when her own boys will attend. She wants them to be able to experience being a part of a school that not only develops students’ academia but also prepares them spiritually as well. Congratulations to Becky for her hard work and for representing JCHS as an outstanding alumni.
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Becky (center) and her parents at the Teacher of the Year ceremony
Student Successes Congratulations to Valedictorian Kelly Trowbridge and Salutatorian Olivia Piazza! Kelly looks forward to attending the University of Miami in the fall and earning a double major in Communications/ Journalism and History, earning a minor in Photo-Journalism, and becoming a magazine editor. While at JCHS, Kelly was editor of yearbook, a member of the Spanish, Art, History (Vice-President), and SADD clubs, was a member of the Spanish Competition Team, National Honor Society (President), and played varsity volleyball for four years! Olivia looks forward to attending Boston College, NYU, or University of Miami and pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering. While at JC, Olivia was the Yearbook Business Editor, President of SADD and History Club.
The drama department presents: Annie Warbucks
Kelly and Olivia
The school’s drama department and instructor, Patti Zalnoski Zalnoski, have selected Annie Warbucks as their Spring Musical. The talented group of JC students will be joined by members of other high school drama departments and 11 St. Anastasia students! The cast of more than 30 is excited to present this musical, as it has not been performed in our local area in recent history!
Students raise money for local food bank John Carroll High School art Instructor Martha Cross has been busy! Her students made 140 beautiful ceramic hand-painted bowls to benefit the Treasure Coast Food Bank as part of the 2nd Annual Empty Bowl Project. The goal of the Empty Bowls Project is to help end hunger in our community and provide education on hunger issues. The talent, as well as the enthusiasm of these students and their teachers, is inspiring. Thanks to the generosity of the community, the goal to raise $15,000 was surpassed!
Empty Bowl Project
Art students win Chalk Art Contest Congratulations to the 1st place winners of the Art Mundo Chalk Art Contest at the Backus Gallery. Alexis Planer, Dean Helseth, John Madden, and Roland Boudrias Boudrias. The creative and talented students designed a large stylized Mona Lisa surrounded by works including Van Gogh, Munch, Monet, and Backus. Congratulations also to John Carroll High School students Alexis Planer Planer, who won 1st place in the Open Individual competition, and Dean Helseth, Helseth who won 1st place in the Open Youth competition!
Winning Chalk Art
JCHS students win County and Regional Envirothon Competition four years in a row! Congratulations to the five JCHS Envirothon Teams that competed in the 2009 Envirothon Regional Championship on Friday, February 27th and won a combined total of three 1st places and three 2nd places and earned four of the top nine places! Special congratulations to new County and Regional Champions: Danny Irizarry, Victoria Delaporte, Mary Catherine Brown, Taylor Tench, and Brandon Paige Paige! These students will compete in the State competition, which JCHS has won for an unprecedented three years in a row! Congratulations also, to sponsor Beau Roberts for his work to prepare the students.
Envirothon Winners
2009 History Fair 1st and 2nd Place Winners John Carroll is proud to be participating again in the St. Lucie County History Fair! The students competed against other area high schools students in an essay writing contest based on the National History Day 2009 theme, “The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies”. Congratulations to Mary Catherine Brown Brown, who won 1st place in the Senior Division and to 2nd place winner Vanessa Matamoros. The students advance to the State competition at the Florida History Fair on May 7th. Matamoros
Anchor Club wins big at annual convention! Thirty-five John Carroll Anchor Club members attended the annual Convention in Kissimmee on March 7th and 8th. The group competed against 15 other Anchor Clubs throughout the state of Florida in eight different categories. The JCHS Anchor Club won four of the categories and placed in all eight! Congratulations to the girls for winning first place in the following categories: Environmental Service, Patriotism Service, Anchors for Kids, and Brain Related Disorders Service Award, and second place in the Overall Service Award, and third place in the Pilot Club Involvement, Outstanding Anchor Club of the Year, and Outstanding Scrapbook Award. Student Ashley McCarthy also won the District Office for Treasurer. Thank you to Rebecca Dempsey for her hard work as the club’s sponsor!
Mary Catherine Brown
JCHS Anchor Club
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Class of 1969
Reunion Information Class of 1979
The Class of 1969 40th reunion will be June 13th at the Ft. Pierce Yacht Club from 5:0010:00 pm. Classmates will also be meeting for mass at St. Anastasia Church on Sunday, June 14th. If you are interested in attending, please 14th contact Liberta Scotto at IRLagoon29@aol. com
Class of 1983-1984 Members of the Class of 1983 and 1984 would like to know if there is interest in a class reunion this summer. If you would like to celebrate, please contact Lisa (Crider) Brown at CoolBeadz@yahoo.com (‘83) or Laura (Koblegard) Reilly at LauraKReilly@bellsouth.net (‘84).
The Class of 1979 will have its reunion June 12-14, 2009 They would like to invite the JCHS classes 1978 & 1980 to the Friday night mixer. Please join them for mass at St. Anastasia Church on Sunday, June 14th 14th. For more information please contact Dorothy O’Guin at doguin@gunster.com or Sondra Quatraro at sondrakq@bellsouth.net.
Class of 1989 The class of 1989 will be having its 20-year reunion the weekend of July 17-19 in Fort Pierce. Friday night there will be a social at Cobb’s Landing. Saturday there will be a lunch and golf outing during the day. Saturday night there will be a semiformal dinner and dance at Gator Trace Country Club from 6:3011:30 pm. Sunday there will be a brunch at JCHS, followed by a tour of the school. For more details please contact Ershela Sims at DrErsh@aol.com or Kirsten (Bancroft) Mills at ckmills@aol.com.
Habitat for
Humanity
Annemarie Boss
“I learned that I can make a difference for people I don’t even know, and have fun at the same time. We went and built a house because we want to help someone who is less fortunate.”
~Kaitlyn Kaitlyn Doyle-Thomas 10th grade
Class of 1999 The Class of 1999 will celebrate its reunion July uly 17-19th. 17-19th Friday afternoon classmates will enjoy cocktails and appetizers at Cobb’s Landing downtown. Saturday there will be a family picnic at Jaycee part and food will be catered by Dale’s Barbeque. Saturday night there will be a dinner at Grand Harbor Beach Club in Vero Beach. Please contact Brooke (Fyler) Maynard at BrookEMaynard@yahoo.com for more information.
John Carroll also recently completed and dedicated its third Habitat For Humanity home! The home was generously sponsored again by Joey Miller of St. Lucie Battery and Tire. This home was completed in only 59 days, is larger than last year’s home, and cost much less than last year’s home due in part to the generosity of the numerous JC parents and alumni who donated materials and volunteered. More than 2,700 volunteer hours were counted to completed the home. Students such as Brendan Platts, Michael Neill, Anna Scotto, Neal Chianese, Johnny Vernaglia Vernaglia, and many others each put in more than 15 hours a piece! JC parents and alumni who helped included William McQuillan, Rick Bedford, Betty Neill, Delane Guettler, Willam Francoeur, Teddy Willems, Jon Levasseur, Marty Willems, Ronnie Rohm, Mike Eaton, Dave and Dianne Hankle, Pat Collins, Marge Grall, Carrie Collins, Bob Schlitt, Andrew Gonzales, Mike Driscoll, and Chuck Hopper Hopper. The homeowner has two children and works at Samuel Gaines Elementary School in Fort Pierce. The deserving recipient is extra special to John Carroll because she volunteered on last year’s JCHS build!
Junior Class
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John Carroll High School 19th Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, April 25, 2009 Gator Trace Country Club 7:30 Registration, 8:30 Shotgun Start, Four Man Scramble $100 Player Fee Includes breakfast, luncheon, prizes, and cart fee
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
$1,000 Event Sponsor- Includes one foursome, tee sign, green sign, a company banner displayed at the event, complimentary beverages and snacks, recognition at the luncheon and in the program $600 Corporate Sponsor- Includes foursome, tee/green sign, complimentary beverages and snacks, recognition at the luncheon and in the program $100 Tee or Green Sponsor- Sponsorship sign on the course, recognition in the program
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Event Sponsor for $1,000 Corporate Sponsor for $600 Tee/Green Sponsor for $100 Prize Sponsor (Donating a raffle or door prize): Goodie Bag Sponsor (Donating items for 140 golfers) I am proud to be a sponsor but will not be playing in the tournament
Team Name: Player 1.) Player 2.) Player 3.) Player 4.) Company Name of Sponsorship: Contact Person: Address: Phone: Email:
Deadline for player registration and sponsorships iss April 6, 2009. Please make checks payable to John Carroll High School. 3402 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34947, Fax: (772) 464-5233 For more information contact Jennifer Trefelner at (772) 464-5200 or alumni@johncarrollhigh.com
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