Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles. Trinity Magazine Vol. 18, Issue 05, May 2022. by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 18, Issue 05, May 2022

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Dr. Franceschi Gives Patients Back Their Smiles By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Dr. Gianni Franceschi, DDS, FICOI (pictured left) knew exactly his career path at a very early age. At age 13, he had a French class dissertation, and the topic was what he wanted to be when he grew up. The answer was a no-brainer; he’d always had excellent experiences with his family dentist and was impressed with his professionalism

Fantastic Sam’s Offers Awesome Haircuts at “Fantastic” Prices! By Joy Bergman Nowadays, with so many salons and barbers to choose from, you’d think that it would be easy to find a good haircut. But the reality is, it’s not so simple. And if it’s hard just to find a good trim, how hard is it to have another special service performed, like highlights, specialty styles, or perms? You might just hop into your car and try a random salon, hoping for the best, but end up disappointed.

and ability to help people. Young Johnny Franceschi was going to be a dentist. “At the end of my class, I remember my teacher Mrs. Patoskay came up to me and pointed her finger at me and said, ‘you know, Gianni, I really can see you as a dentist,’” he said. “That stuck with me. I want to be a dentist. She believes I can be a dentist. How awesome is that?! That See Smiles of Trinity on page 20

INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Editor.........................5 Tech Talk....................................8 SAT/ACT...................................10 Jacobson Culinary Arts......14-15 Eva Risinger..............................22 Chris Ferrini..............................23 Grout Tech...........................26-27 AdventHealth NP Award.....28-29 Classifieds.................................30

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Happy Mother’s Day, May The 4th be with you! May is full of holidays, commemoramedia franchise observe it by retions, proclamations, awareness events, watching the Star Wars movies, wearing Star Wars celebrations, and tacos, yes… costumes, sharing movie quotes and tacos! posting funny memes on social media. The 2nd Sunday of May we internaThe date was chosen for the pun on the tionally celebrate Mother’s Day. I would catchphrase “May The Force Be With like to personally wish my mother, BeYou” as “May The Fourth Be With You.” rardina Tedeschi, a very Happy Mother’s Also in May, many look forward to Day. I couldn’t have asked for a better “Cinco de Mayo,” which is a holiday that role model. I wouldn’t be the woman celebrates the Mexican army’s 1862 vicI am today without your unconditional tory over France at the Battle of Puebla love and support. Thank you mom, for during the Franco-Mexican War. Cinco being the best woman I know. Your de Mayo is a relatively minor holiday strength, honesty, courage and resilin Mexico, but in the United States has ience make me incredibly proud to be evolved into a huge commemoration your daughter. of Mexican culture and heritage. The To all mother’s, grandmothers, great Holiday is frequently confused with grandmothers, and foster moms, I wish “Mexico’s Independence Day,” which in you all a very Happy Mother’s Day! reality, takes place on September 16th. Remember, successful mothers are not Finally, I want to bring your attenthe ones that never struggle or get frustion that May also marks Lyme Disease trated; they are the ones that never give Awareness Month. up, despite the struggles and continue Even though Lyme disease may not loving unconditionally. be too common here in Florida, you can Observed yearly on the last Monstill get infected. Take it from someone day of May, Memorial Day is a federal who is currently battling this debilitatholiday that commemorates all men ing and life-altering condition. I spent and women who have died in the line several years not knowing what was of duty while serving in the military for wrong with me, not understanding why the United States of America. This 2022 I was feeling so sick and tired all of the Memorial Day will be celebrated on time, until I was properly diagnosed by Monday 30. President Biden will give a an infectious disease doctor. speech on this day, and usually parades Fighting Lyme has been an uphill and other celebrations are hosted across battle, but with the proper treatment, I the Nation to remember our fallen am finally feeling like myself again. It’s soldiers that sacrificed their lives for been tough to open up to everyone our freedom. Please take a moment to about this, but if I can help raise awareremember them this Memorial Day. ness with my own story, then so be it. If Multiple small businesses will be you’re struggling to find a proper diagoffering magnificent Memorial Day and nosis, and you believe it could be Lyme Mother’s Day specials, one-of-a-kind ofrelated, please feel free to reach out to fers, and fantastic discounts on merchan- me directly at carla@nnlflorida.com and dise, products, and services. So please I will gladly share the health resources make sure to carefully browse this issue and specialists that have helped me live of Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles, so a healthier life, despite my diagnosis. you can take advantage of those great deals and save big this upcoming May! Until next time, Star Wars fans? May 4, celebrates George Lucas’ Wars. Fans of the For or tbnewsandlifestyles.com MAY 20222021 5 5 For Advertising Advertising Info Info 727-943-0551 727-943-0551 II info@nnlflorida.com info@nnlflorida.com or visit visitStar tbnewsandlifestyles.com OCTOBER

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Tech Talk with Bob - “The Call”: Did you get the Call?

By Bob Dalles Did you get the call? If so, what did you do? Did your friends get the call? If so, what did they do? Maybe neither one of you got the call… yet. What will you or your friends do when you get the call? Well, I am going to help you with this situation. This information can save you hundreds of dollars! Criminals are working their way through the internet looking for people to scam. I personally have received “the call” several times myself. My mom received it last month. These scam artists will call you and identify themselves as representatives of a reputable company, like Microsoft, Apple, etc. The caller tells you that a corruption was identified on your computer. Then offer you a free scan of your computer to verify the corruption. Most people will be happy to agree to do this because it is FREE. For these criminals to run this free scan they

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must be in control of your computer. They ask you to log onto the internet with your computer, download a file and run it. The caller starts the scan. Now they have you. Once you download that file, you are in trouble. You should be able to observe the scan from your computer screen. The caller will chit chat with you about the scan and then move the conversation to more personal information like your name, address, phone number and email address. When the scan is finished the caller will confirm that you have the corruption and assure you, they can fix it right now. Most people get worried when they hear there is a problem with their computer, so they tell the caller to fix it. However, now the caller proceeds to ask for credit card information because they were not hired by Microsoft, Apple, etc. They want your money. Many people will pay thinking everything is fine. Others will say no because they thought that this was a free offer to find and fix the corruption. If you refuse to pay, the caller may make threats like saying your computer is going to crash or you may not be able to connect to the internet. The file they ask you to download and run to scan your system may actually sabotage your computer. So, if you refuse to pay, you may have unknowingly introduced the caller’s corruption into your computer. $499.00 is the typical amount they ask for; however higher amounts have been reported. Here’s the catch: The scan to confirm the existence of the “so

called corruption” was FREE, to fix the corruption will cost you. Here’s the BIGGER catch: you do not have the corruption they are trying to convince you you have. This whole call is a hoax. They want to scare you into thinking you have a corruption and offer you a way to diagnose it for FREE. And then get you to pay for the fix. Many people become victims of this scam. It has been around for a long time because it works and makes these criminals a lot of money. Now that you are aware of this scam, you will not become one of their victims. So, what do you do when you get this type of call? Hang up. As long as you hang up before downloading and running the scan file the caller instructs you to download. If you have already downloaded the scan file, then you will want to immediately turn off your computer and call me at 727-534-4000 to check your computer to verify it is not infected or otherwise compromised. Until then, leave it off. Are you certain your computer is safe? You don’t have to do this alone my Friend. My staff and I are here to keep your computer safer and keep it running. My team repairs computers and secures them, on our bench, onsite in your home or office, and even remotely. We have the best solutions already in place and we’re only a phone call away. Call us anytime at 727-534-4000. We’ve been helping folks restore their peace of mind, and sanity, with their technology for decades. We Keep You Safer In Your Digital World!

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SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: END OF SCHOOL YEAR By Dr. Wayne Adams Upcoming Exam Dates: SAT on June 4th and August 27th; … ACT on June 11th, and July 16th. May is one of the most intriguing months on the school calendar with AP Exams (ouch! or hooray!), most seniors having some level of “senioritis”, juniors anticipating being the “top dogs” next year, and sophomores feeling a little “salty” as they move towards finishing the year. Then there is the question, “What about those SAT and/or ACT Exams? Right now I have SENIORS intently working to boost their scores to qualify for the 75% or 100% Bright Futures’ Scholarship. The good news about Bright Futures is the last exams to qualify are the SAT on June 4th, and the ACT on June 11th. And each of these exams has some days after school is done for final studying. Sometimes this involves the full exam, sometimes only one or two areas in what we call “SKILL STRENGTHENING”. One student in the verbal strengthening came to me with a 520, over 150 points below her math score. Now, she is testing at a 650+ range in Writing and Language and Reading which combine into what I call the “Verbal” score. Another on the ACT is working on his math and science, which have already jumped four points in each category. One of my current seniors has already scored a 1540 on his

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SAT, and wants to aim for a 1600 to improve his chances of admission to his “dream school”. Two years ago I helped a young lady from Palm Harbor University High School with the same profile and goal, and she did score a 1600 on her SAT. Most of my JUNIORS would like to hit their desired scoring levels in spring or summer so they don’t have to worry about this factor during their senior year. Usually, these students have relatively high GPAs, but lower than expected exam scores. The good news is this type of student usually “takes off” with their exam scores after they build on their current, academic foundation with our techniques, increasing familiarity witH “curve balls”(those questions seldom encountered but when it happens a student either knows how to do them or is guessing), and, of course, reducing the number of questions where a student has to guess. Many of my current SOPHOMORES/RISING JUNIORS are getting familiar with the exam(s) and preparing for the PSAT next October which is the only national qualifying exam for National Merit Scholarships. Having helped three National Merit Finalists, qualifying can mean major, additional scholarships and a strong position for applying to “Top 5” through “Top 25” schools. My JUNIORS and some SOPHOMORES are usually focused on getting ahead with preparing for the SAT

and/or ACT and either work over the spring, or get set to prepare starting right after school finishes for the ACT in mid-July and/or the SAT the last Saturday in August. For students wanting to do a combination class of ACT and SAT, we can finish either the week just before school resumes in August (with a complementary, additional review class the week before the SAT), or the week before the actual SAT Exam. During the summer, we easily schedule around family vacations, summer jobs, athletic commitments, and “surprises” as they may arise. If You Would Like To Talk More About Your Student … Please contact me at 727253-0639 or send me an email at wwa0811@mykolab. com. Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally improve 200+ points on the Writing, Reading, Writing and Essay, and Math, and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to 8 of the top 10 universities in the

country, 18 of the top 25, and many schools in Florida. These schools include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Naval - Air Force - Merchant Marine Service Academies, Penn State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan - New England - and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. This year, he also tutored three juniors who scored at the national merit finalist/semi-finalist levels on the most recent PSAT. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice.

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JACOBSON CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY AT TARPON SPRINGS HIGHSCHOOL

PÂTE À CHOUX DOUGH (CREAM PUFF DOUGH) • ½ cup whole milk

• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 1” pieces • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 cup allpurpose flour • 6 large eggs, room temperature PASTRY CREAM (FILLING) • 2 cups whole milk • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter cut into ½ inch pieces • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or substitute ½ Tablespoon of vanilla extract • 5 large egg yolks • ½ cup granulated sugar • ¼ cup cornstarch • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

as butter is melted, add flour all at

each egg before adding the next.

once and stir with a wooden spoon,

Dough will look broken at first, then

carefully at first to incorporate, then

homogenized. The final texture should

vigorously, until dough forms a single

be smooth, glossy, and somewhat

mass. Continue stirring, slapping

stretchy.

dough against sides of saucepan with PÂTE À CHOUX DOUGH (CREAM PUFF DOUGH) Preheat oven to 425˚. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat milk, butter, granulated sugar, salt, and ½ cup water in a medium saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally to melt butter. As soon

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Spoon dough into prepared pastry

spoon, until dough leaves a thick film

bag. Holding bag at an angle so the

on bottom of pan and pulls away from

tip is just touching prepared bak-

sides, about 3 minutes (the important

ing sheet on one side, gently start to

thing here is to cook the flour and dry

squeeze out dough. Without moving

out the dough). Transfer to a medium

the tip (this will help you make a per-

bowl and let rest 3 minutes.

fect circle), pipe dough until you have

Using a wooden spoon, mix 5

a 1½” round (you can trace circles on

eggs into dough one at a time, mak-

the back of the parchment for extra

ing sure to completely incorporate

accuracy). Repeat, staggering rounds

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and spacing 2” apart. Beat remaining egg in a small bowl until no streaks remain and

PASTRY CREAM & ASSEMBLY Place milk, butter, and salt in me-

Set a fine mesh sieve over a medium bowl. Press pastry cream through sieve into bowl. Cover with

lightly brush tops of dough. Bake

dium saucepan, then scrape in vanilla

plastic, pressing directly onto surface;

15 minutes, then lower heat to 350˚.

seeds and pod. Bring to a simmer

chill until cold, at least 2 hours.

Continue to bake until puffs are deep

over medium heat.

golden brown all over and sound

Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks and

Fit another large pastry bag with a star tip. Transfer chilled pastry cream

hollow when tapped on the bottom,

granulated sugar in a medium bowl

to bag. Working one at a time, gently

about 15−20 minutes. Remove Pate

until very pale and fluffy, about 3 min-

pipe pastry cream into puffs to fill.

choux from oven; turn off oven. Poke

utes. Add cornstarch, whisking until

Dust with powdered sugar or dip into

a small hole in the bottom of each

no powdery dry spots remain. Whisk-

melted and cooled chocolate.

puff with a paring knife and place,

ing constantly, gradually add hot milk

hole side up, on baking sheet. Return

mixture to egg mixture. Transfer back

soon as they are filled, so wait un-

to still-hot oven, propping door open

to saucepan and cook over medium

til just before serving to add pastry

with a wooden spoon. Let dry out and

heat, whisking constantly, until mixture

cream.

cool, 30–35 minutes.

is thick and holds whisk marks, about 2 minutes.

*Puffs will begin to get soggy as

Pastry cream can be made 3 days ahead. Transfer to pastry bag and chill.

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Fantastic Sams - story continued from page 1 If this has been you, then you’ll be happy to know that your worries about finding a great salon are over. At the Fantastic Sam’s in River Crossings, you can expect highlytrained and passionate stylists that truly bring “fantastic” to the area! Salon owner Jon Bennett first began opening up several Fantastic Sam’s locations for his late wife Kim in 1991. Kim was a talented hairdresser who had dreamed of owning her own salons, and for many years, the happy couple ran them successfully. Although Kim had passed away, Jon has continued her legacy by operating 10 of the finest Fantastic Sam’s salons in the Bayarea, including the favored River Crossings location. While Jon has operated this store for five years, he and his new store manager, Elda Careaga, are thrilled to share all the latest updates that this gorgeous salon has to offer. “I haven’t been to this location in several years,” local guide Amanda S. writes. “It’s now under new management, and I was blown away by the staff and my new hair cut.” If anyone understands the complications of explaining what kind of haircut they’re after, it’s Amanda.

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She continues by saying, “When I get a haircut, I know a rough idea of what I want, but never know if it will work with my hair, etc. So I pretty much leave it up to my stylist. My stylist today nailed exactly what I wanted, without me even knowing exactly... Happy client :) Thank you!” In order to provide the best hair services, you have to hire the best in the business! With professional stylists like Elda and her team, you can rest easy knowing that you will get the results you want. Elda herself has more than 25 years of styling experience, and has even ran her own salon in New York City for a decade. The veteran stylist has also successfully worked in Miami as an “onbase stylist/barber” for U.S. Air Force service members and their families. Elda also gained more experience in the Hollywood, Florida area, before moving with her family to Tampa Bay, where she has been working at the Fantastic Sam’s since last September. “[We are] the most budget friendly salon,” she shares. “We’re delivering quality cuts at a very good price.” And the feedback definitely proves it! Client Lisa commented, “It is so nice to find a salon that is close to home, clean, reasonably priced, and where the ladies know their craft well.” In fact, due to the

excellent prices and amazing services, some clientele from high-end salons, often choose Fantastic Sam’s as their “go-to salon” instead.

And it’s obvious as to why, with such caring staff who offer the very best in hair products. “Let me start by saying, I have been to many

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high-end salons, but none of them have compared to the quality and end results I have gotten from Mary Beth!” Impressed client Jen praised. “She knows exactly the color/highlights that look best with my skin tone, PLUS for a way more reasonable price. Mary Beth truly cares about the work she does and it shows!” If you’re in need of a simple trim, take advantage of the regular shampoo and haircut deal for only $17.00, which includes a tousle dry. While this is already a stellar price, check out the “Night Owl Special” where cuts and shampoos are merely

$13.00 Mondays through Fridays between 4-6 P.M. Once your hair is cut to your liking, sit back and relax, and enjoy some Fantastic Sam’s signature shampoo therapy, which includes a calming neck massage. Nervous about taking your little one for a trim? No worries! The staff are great with kids and help them feel comfortable while providing exceptional cuts. For those looking to add some color to their locks, check out Fantastic Sam’s “Color Days” special! This fun special runs Mondays through Wednesdays, and starts at $45. To

top it off, Fantastic Sam’s offers Olaplex treatment, which is a high-end protective product that contains no ammonia and provides optimum coverage for those with colored hair. There are plenty of signature Fantastic Sam’s products to fall in love with that can be purchased in-store as well. Specialty cuts by consultation are also available to suit all of your styling needs, as well as brow, lip, and facial waxing. Appointments and walk-ins are welcome at the trendy neighborhood salon. Whether you’re looking for beach waves, a beard trim, a standard hair cut, or a stylish updo for your next big event, check out Fantastic

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Sam’s in River Crossings today. Discover the difference with stylists who are professional, highly talented, and actually care about what you want. It’s time to take your everyday “good” style to “Fantastic!” Get your hair done right today by calling the specialists at Fantastic Sam’s in River Crossings at (727)376-8300. This exciting neighborhood salon is located at 5340 Little Rd. #108, New Port Richey, 34655, right by Publix. The hours are from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Mondays through Saturdays. Check them out on FaceBook at Fantastic Sam’s/River Crossing.

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“Smiles of Trinity” story continued from page 1

optimal function. Over time, misalignments made an impact. I want can lead to cracked or to help people, give them worn teeth or even tooth back their smiles and fix loss, and implants can their teeth so they can fail through fractures or chew well.” bone loss. Dr. Franceschi Years later, Dr. completed the curriculum Franceschi thanked his at the Dawson Academy family dentist for being because he believes the inspiration behind his patients deserve the very career. best care. Dr. Franceschi pursued When Dr. Franceschi his postgraduate training opened Smiles of Trinity at the world-renowned two decades ago, a large Dawson Academy, an portion of 54 was just a intensive, advanced two-lane highway. As his dental training that only practice grew over the ten percent of all dentists last twenty years, so did across the nation ever the community he serves. complete the curriculum. “We are very This curriculum teaches to privileged to be in this create functional harmony community. We have between the different the honor to treat and parts of the masticatory become friends with (or chewing) system. It such beautiful people gives knowledge and inside and out - just skills to diagnose, plan very nice people. I treatment, and deliver love the location. It has high-quality, predictable, everything, and it keeps stable, maintainable, getting better. Since we and long-lasting dental opened our office, this treatment. community has grown so There is more to oral much.” health than just a white One of the most smile. The masticatory anticipated events system plays a critical role he looks forward to is in overall health. It must offering FREE dental be properly balanced for services to U.S. military

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veterans in need of care. This worthy event is facilitated through the PHSC dental program. At the first appointment with Smiles of Trinity, the patient has a complete set of high-resolution, low radiation digital x-rays. As needed, a state-ofthe-art low radiation 3-D scan is used for various surgeries, bone grafts, and implants. “Since finances are important to everyone, I always try to create VALUE. When restorations last a very long time and are comfortable, that is the ultimate in value. Not only do you not need to remake the restoration a few years later, but, more importantly, we don’t need to re-drill the tooth. Therefore, we conserve tooth structure, which, in turn, gives a stronger foundation.” Through his office, Smiles of Trinity, Dr. Franceschi provides cosmetic and surgical dentistry and general dentistry in a relaxing environment, offering

full mouth rehabilitation and reconstruction. The practice can accommodate something as simple as a single tooth issue to full-mouth rehabilitation. Services include cosmetic dentistry porcelain veneers, tooth bonding, whitening, recontouring; general dentistry – toothcolored, natural-looking fillings, dental cleanings, mouthguards, and sedation dentistry; and restorative dentistry - bridges, crowns, dentures, and partials; oral surgery – tooth extraction, bone grafts, implants; TMJ treatment, headache treatment, and periodontal therapy. Emergency dental service is available within 24 hours, usually the same day. “The whole examination process is a little different. We are very thorough in everything we do. We’re mindful of the entire chewing system. We don’t just look at teeth; we look at the whole masticatory system.

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This boils down to what was taught at the Dawson Academy. This knowledge is critical when we do anything in dentistry in order to create comfortable longlasting restorations.” Dentophobia or the “fear of the dentist” is greatly diminished once a patient sees how comfortable the process is with Dr. Franceschi. “We are always

mindful of being gentle in anything we do. We put people at ease, and over time, fearful patients become not so fearful.” Dr. Franceschi is an active member of numerous dental organizations, including the Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic, OKU Dental Honor Society, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American

Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast Dental Association, and West Pasco Dental Association. If lack of insurance keeps you from visiting a dentist, Smiles of Trinity offers affordable monthly plans to keep your teeth in excellent condition. “Preventative

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dentistry is key. If you have preventative dentistry, you’ll need less dentistry.” To learn more or to set an appointment, call 727-376-6969 or visit https://www. smilesoftrinitydentistry. com. The office speaks English, Italian, Spanish, French, and Korean. Hours are 8-5 Monday – Thursday and Friday by appointment. MAY 2022 21

Got Her Head in the Game!

Girls lacrosse player, Eva Risinger from Mitchell High, represents excellence By Mattox Sartori Playing on the lacrosse team for all three years of her high school career so far, Eva Risinger was selected as the Gregg Schindler Female Student Athlete at J.W. Mitchell High School for May. Risinger started her lacrosse career at the age of seven, where she first played on a boy’s lacrosse league named the Thundering Herd. Shortly after, in middle school, she met her future high school coach and teacher, Lindsay Hoskins. Coach Hoskins witnessed Eva excel over the past four years of coaching her. “Eva is constantly trying to improve not only her skill, but her IQ on the field. One of the biggest changes I’ve seen her make is how she watches game film. She doesn’t just look at what she is doing at any moment but also what her teammates and the other team is doing. This has allowed her to see more of the field while playing and make adjustments from game to game which is a big reason she is so consistent, regardless of the opponent,” Coach Hoskins said. Throughout the past three years of her

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Eva Risinger, wearing the Mitchell black jersey, takes the draw on midfield against Wiregrass Ranch on April 12. Photo by Nicole Sartori high school career, Risinger has scored a total of 125 goals with an average of three goals per game, along with a total of 38 assists. Risinger’s position on the lacrosse field is attack. The attacker’s job is to receive the ball from the midfielders in transition, and set up the offense. Risinger sees benefit for her future by playing on the lacrosse team, and has not ruled out playing in college. “If I could go somewhere I would try to go somewhere that is either Division 1 or

Division 2. My current high school coach has helped me become more confident as a player and more of a leader on, and off, my high school team. My favorite aspect of playing the sport is getting to have fun with an amazing team all year because they are like a family and you can always count on them,” Risinger said. In just three years of playing for the high school, Risinger was able to achieve top goal scorer for the girl’s lacrosse team. “I see a ton of

potential for Eva in lacrosse. I think that she has the ability to play at the next level if that is something she desires to do. Beyond that, I think she could make a great coach one day because of her ability to break the game down and see things that others don’t notice,” Coach Hoskins said. With one more season left of her high school career it is predicted that Risinger’s stats should escalate, setting a higher score for the upcoming teammates to attempt to beat.

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Lax to the Max!

Chris Ferrini, the captain of the varsity boy’s lacrosse team at J.W. Mitchell Hifh School, was awarded the Gregg Schindler Male Student Athlete for May.

By Hanna CarberrySimmering

As the J.W. Mitchell varsity boys lacrosse season came to an end, so did Chris Ferrini’s first season as captain. This year, Ferrini helped lead the Mustangs to their first district championship for lacrosse in school and county history. With 19 games played this season, the boys won 15, with 2 of them being districts. Their last championship matchup was on April 27. “We had a successful year; our goal was to win districts and we did it,” Ferrini said In addition to being a leader on the field, he volunteers his time with the Wolves Lacrosse Club, coaching the youth and the future of the program. The Wolves Lacrosse Club goes on for eight weeks during the summer with practices and games once a week. J.W. Mitchell High Coach Ethan

During the game against Wesley Chapel on Mar. 29, No. 12 Chris Ferrini passes the ball to his teammate. The game ended with a win of 26-1. Photo by Bella Melby-Mazzei Quinlan and school administration nominated Ferrini for the Gregg Schindler Male Student Athlete of The Month. “Chris is the first player in Mitchell lacrosse history to record over 100 points in a season,” Coach Quinlan said. Ferrini finished this season with a schoolrecord of 70 goals in one season and 44 assists. This year, the

team became closer by bonding at long practices and getting together at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park to practice their shooting. This helped them improve throughout the season and be able to come back better than before. “As a team, we have come a long way. In the beginning of the year, we lost to Steinbrenner by 2 and we just beat them by 5.

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Everyone knows what their job is so we play really well now,” Ferrini said. The boys won the game against Steinbrenner by a score of 12-7. As a junior in high school, Ferrini hopes to play either football or lacrosse in college. Congratulations to Chris Ferrini, Gregg Schindler Male Student Athlete of The Month.

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AdventHealth North Pinellas Leads the Way in Patient Safety; Achieves 18 consecutive Leapfrog Grade “A” AdventHealth North Pinellas has achieved a 18 consecutive “A” patient safety grade by the prestigious Leapfrog Group. The safety grade is awarded based on a hospital’s performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections, and other harms to patients in their care. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country. AdventHealth implemented and enhanced several divisionwide processes to keep patients safe, including, elevating best practices in bar code scanning as a safety net to assure that the right patient receives the right medication every time. This effort is just one of the many initiatives in place to ensure patient safety. “Although we have achieved 18 consecutive ‘A’ grades, our team of experts never take patient quality and safety for granted,” said Jason Dunkel, President, and CEO, of AdventHealth North Pinellas. “We’ve made a promise to elevate care for all the communities we serve, this prestigious recognition is a testament to their unrelenting hard work and dedication.”

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AdventHealth hospitals in the West Florida Division that received an “A” in patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, include: • AdventHealth Carrollwood • AdventHealth Dade City • AdventHealth Lake Placid • AdventHealth North Pinellas • AdventHealth Sebring • AdventHealth Tampa • AdventHealth Wesley Chapel • AdventHealth Zephyrhills “We are extremely proud of our hospital team members for their commitment to quality and providing the safest environment for all our patients,” said Jennifer Segur, Chief Nursing for AdventHealth North Pinellas. “Few hospitals have achieved this milestone; it shows that even during challenging times in healthcare we remain compassionate and resilient.” The Leapfrog Group awarded AdventHealth the Emerald Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Health Care System, a first for any health system. The achievement honors AdventHealth’s performance across Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grades and Top Hospital award, which is one of the most competitive quality awards a hospital and its team members can

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Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles. Trinity Magazine Vol. 18, Issue 05, May 2022.

Articles inside

Classifieds

Eva Risinger

Tech Talk

Chris Ferrini

Grout Tech

Jacobson Culinary Arts

From the Editor

SAT/ACT

AdventHealth NP Award