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the jubilant class of 2013 tosses their mortarboards in the air. photo by studio artistry.

tampa preparatory school 727 West Cass Street, Tampa, Florida 33606 Tel 813.251.8481 Fax 813.254.2106 www.tampaprep.org copyright 2013 Š tampa preparatory school

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westchase golf club

friday, october 11, 2013

11:45 am Registration, box lunch r 1:00 pm Tee-off Awards Ceremony and appetizers following play Join golfing members of the Prep community and spirited volunteers for 18 holes of fun at the Home Loan Alliance Tampa Prep Golf Outing, and support the Alumni Financial Assistance Fund.

Space is limited to 28 foursomes.

New Era hats are a new color this year! Alumni discount to play!

Handcrafted Terrapin Trophies presented to the lowest scoring foursome (net) that includes an alum player.

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class of 1988 25th reunion october 11–12, 2013 For more information and to get involved, contact Jennifer Mook via the Facebook group Tampa Prep Class of 1988 25th Reunion.

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class of 1993 20th reunion date tba

r 5-year: Class of 2008

Reunion Planning Committee: Joanna Menszycki Wilson, Holly Smiekel, Kim Wiley Miller

r 15-year: Class of 1998

and Cortney Freeman Suthard. Contact a member of the Planning Committee for more

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information and join the Tampa Prep Class of 1993 20th Reunion group on Facebook.

Invitations will be mailed in late August. You can also download registration forms online at www.tampaprep.org.

To initiate a reunion weekend or party, contact Robin Kennedy, 813.251.8481, ext. 4005

r 10-year: Class of 2003

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proceeds benefit the tampa preparatory school alumni financial assistance fund, supporting a legacy of diversity.

reunions: just another reason why it’s great! to be! a tampa prep terrapin!

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inspiration rejoicing in their win at the state science olympiad tournament, seniors chris carnes and daniel weiss hoist kevin wu and the trophy in the air. photograph by mack wu.

Contents fall 2013 tempo

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the tampa preparatory school magazine volume 30 issue 2

22 commencement 2013 35 the scoop

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head’s message

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from the board of trustees New Initiatives Implemented, Gail Bernucca, President

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from the tampa prep parents alliance Volunteers Fuel Community Spirit, Donna Hatton, President

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on the terrapin trail The Road to Nationals; Robotics Club; Novelist Michael Connelly; Faculty Grant Recipients; Kevin Plummer is tpd Citizen of the Year; What’s in a Name? Phase 2 Naming Opportunities; Student History Project Inspires Author; Intern Stories; Writing and Giving Valedictory Addresses

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athletics

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commencement 2013 Peter Shepley Victory Party Tour; Commencement Snapshots; Class of 2013 Matriculation; Congratulations from the College Counseling Office; Class of 2013 Achievements Honored; Addresses to the Class of 2013; Senior Traditions Snapshots

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alumni news Scoop and Celebrations/News; In Memoriam

Thanks tampa preparatory school board of trustees Gail D. Bernucca, President Jeffrey C. Mitchell, Vice President Kenneth D. Fullerton, Secretary/Treasurer Maureen S. Ayral Bruce D. Burdge Christine M. Burdick Ex-officio, Tampa Downtown Partnership President Charles H. Carver Matthew R. Danahy, ’79 Eric C. Ebbert John P. F. Fahey ’90 Ex-officio, President, Alumni Association Ira Federer Laurel H. Fredlake Donna Hatton Ex-officio, TPPA President Gail Golman Holtzman Steven H. Mezer Donna J. Petersen Kevin M. Plummer Ex-officio, Head of School Todd W. Schlemmer Arne Skjaerpe Jon Solomon Steve Torres M. Penny Vinik Jamal M. Wilson, ’93 Christine Newkirk Zettel, ’85 Edward L. Zollinger

trustees emeritae/i

front cover: Senior Day; photograph by Katie Hehn. back cover: Jubilant Class of 2013, photograph by Studio Artistry. photography credits: Robin Kennedy, Studio Artistry, Katie Hehn, Kim Cates, Mack Wu, Madalena Weiss, Alexandra Benbadis ’13

David M. Delo (deceased) William A. Krusen, Sr. (deceased) Cathy R. Smith Robert A. Walter

executive editor Robin Kennedy

design, layout and production tempo, the Tampa Prep magazine, is printed by Gunn Printing.

Clay Dingman, Barking Cat Productions Communications Design

Copyright 2013 Tampa Preparatory School

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Inspiration: Turning Dreams into Reality The history of this great school provides incredible inspiration for our present and the future. As we look ahead to the new school year we are eager to see how our innovations move from dreams to reality.

The 2013 school year brings a host of revolutionary dreams into the life of the school and, thus, revolutionary realities.

One of the most significant, and eagerly anticipated, transitions is that the school day will begin at 8:50 am.

Delaying the start of school by almost an hour will have two immediate and helpful outcomes. First, our student body will have an additional hour of sleep.

Research tells us that the healthy and rested minds of adolescents are more ready to intellectually and experientially engage with the academic program and life in general. The present day model of education has long been tied to an agrarian economy—up early to begin the day and summers off to join the harvest. The agrarian society model did not take into account the rigors of present day education, the opportunities we seek for children or the comprehensive nature of academics and the school experience. Our alumni are well aware of the academic, artistic and athletic commitments of the school and we are taking the bold step to explore the positive outcomes that are associated with more rest for adolescents.

The second positive outcome is the additional time for Tampa Preparatory School’s educators to meet and have the high value conversations that will contribute to excellence in teaching and learning. The 8:50 start will allow all of Prep’s educators the opportunity to have the meetings, conversation and professional development opportunities that will directly affect the student experience.

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This institution is provided with inspiration by each generation of students at Prep and each faculty member, former and current. We are inspired by the success of our alumni and inspired

by the efforts, hopes and dreams of our current students.

We are also looking forward to the implementation of the 1-1 iPad program.

Each department at Prep has done an incredible amount of research and work to find the best digital resources possible and nearly 85% of the text resources at Prep will be in a digital format. Gone are the days of a super heavy backpack. We welcome the opportunities that are asso-

above: Sadiq Elamin, Class of 2013, and Mr. Plummer

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Andy Fullerton ’13 and Mr. Plummer celebrate Senior Day by wearing their Colby shirts.

ciated with digital texts; students will have an immediate capability to research topics, write, collaborate and communicate. The 1-1 iPad program also gives our students direct experience with a device and, while I believe the march of progress will continue and devices will change, it is the experience of working with a device that will create improved levels of comfort and readiness as devices change and become more ubiquitous in the professional environment. I believe our students will not only be ready for the future but will go into the future with confidence.

We are also looking forward to our first full year with a Student Center. This facility has been an incredible addition to our school, providing a level of programmatic and experiential flexibility that has exceeded our hopes and dreams. On the heels of that addition comes the re-development of the Commons on the third floor. The Commons will be the new home of the College Counseling suite and three new classrooms for Science classes—Physics, our new stem (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Concentration, and Robotics program— and all needed space to support the advancement and modernization of our

programmatic offerings. Because College Counseling has become an ever-increasingly important function of the school for our students, the new College Counseling offices will better support research and exploration of colleges, including Skype meetings with alumni or college admissions officers. The new College Counseling suite will provide a more comfortable and supportive setting for meetings with students and families. The more than 100 colleges that visit Prep each year will find the facility representative of the incredible experience that is Tampa Preparatory School.

This institution is provided with inspiration by each generation of students at Prep and each faculty member, former and current. We are inspired by the success of our alumni and inspired by the efforts, hopes and dreams of our current students. The school has served and educated students incredibly well for forty years—we are now in the process of making sure that the next forty years of service and education are equally impressive.

As always I trust that you and yours are well. Alumni, we miss you and hope you visit soon! To the most recent graduates, the Class of 2013, we wish you all the best as you move forward into your next adventure. Families and students— welcome back! T

Kevin M. Plummer Head of School

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New Initiatives Implemented in 2013–14 message from the president of the board of trustees On behalf of the Board of Trustees, it is my pleasure to offer a special welcome to our new families—you are now a part of Terrapin Nation!—and to reconnect with our continuing families as well as our outstanding faculty and staff.

In addition to the new initiatives that will be implemented this year, i.e., the 8:50 am start and 1-1 iPads, we will be wrapping up our current Strategic Plan and begin the process of formulating the next one. To support this effort the entire Tampa Prep community will be asked to complete a comprehensive survey and we will engage an architectural firm to conduct a master plan of our campus. I encourage you to participate in the life of the school by taking advantage of the

many opportunities offered by the tppa.

And your response to the survey being administered this fall would be greatly appreciated!

The Board is extremely proud of the work Mr. Plummer and his entire team did to move Tampa Prep forward over the past several years. The creation of our stem and Global Studies curricula, the accelerated build-out of the Student Center, and our focused marketing efforts to communicate the unique Tampa Prep experience have all helped to catapult us to a position of leadership, not only in Tampa Bay but on a national level as well. T – Gail Bernucca Photograph by Rob Harris

Volunteers Fuel Prep Community Spirit message from the president of the tampa prep parents alliance Another incredible school year is beginning and the tppa has many fun-filled activities and events in store! tppa fosters camaraderie among parents and a spirit of friendship and community among them through service.

Volunteering is a great way to make new friends while helping with a cause that interests you and that you support.

Most importantly, it makes your children happy because you are getting involved at school. As a volunteer there are many different volunteer opportunities for you to choose from, allowing you to help as your schedule allows.

The tppa is comprised of the following positions and each one hosts and/or organizes several activities throughout the school year: President, Secretary,

Communications, Middle School Coordinator, Upper School Coordinator, Community Service Coordinator, Hospitality/Supply Coordinator, Faculty Appreciation, New Family Coordinator, Grade-level representatives and assistants for all grades, Book Club, International Families group, Outings, Terrapin Dads, Golf Outing, Grandparents Day and the Auction. There is, literally, something for everyone!

Volunteers are vital to the daily life of our school. Each year they donate their time supporting our wonderful school, fostering friendships, and school community life. I’m looking forward with excitement to a great school year and I look forward to seeing you on campus. thank you for all that you do and will do! T – Donna Hatton

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The Science Olympiad team goes live on wfla-tv’s “Daytime” with hosts Jerry Pinacoli and Cyndi Edwards.

The Road to Nationals by ginger chapman

It began with an idea. Kevin Wu, a transfer from a California school where he was on an academic team, was excited about starting a Tampa Prep Science Olympiad team. The team was formed, coached by faculty members Ginger Chapman and Brian Williams, and students worked hard that first year with outstanding results — in spring 2012, a first place win

at the Regional competition and fourth place at the State tournament. The team was elated with their victory and set an even higher goal for the 2012–13 school year, the Science Olympiad National tournament.

One of the nation’s most prestigious science, technology, engineering and math (stem) competitions, Science

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Dressed as senior citizens from the state of Florida, the team poses for a picture at Nationals.

These winning teams exemplify the best America has to offer in science, technology, engineering and math. We are proud of their achievements and know their schools and communities will welcome them home as champions. – dr. gerard putz, science olympiad president and co-founder Olympiad provides challenges for 6,400 middle and high school teams from 50 states. Rigorous hands-on and lab events are led by experts from government agencies, top universities and Science Olympiad state chapters, covering topics in physics, robotics, epidemiology, astronomy, chemistry, biology and engineering.

Teams are made up of 15 members who compete in 23 different events, ranging from a written test on Anatomy and

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Physiology to solving a crime in Forensic Science. In addition, teams compete in challenges such as Robot Arm, where student-controlled devices perform precision tasks; Elastic Launch Glider, a flight endurance contest powered by rubberband engines; and Gravity Vehicle, a test of a car’s speed, estimation and accuracy.

For students who take on the challenge of being a member of the Tampa Prep Science Olympiad team, it is much like

adding a college level independent study course to an already rigorous academic schedule. Students who make the team must spend many hours studying and researching their subject as well as building models and preparing for labs. Team members are mentored by the team’s coaches, Mrs. Chapman and Mr. Williams, and team captain Kevin Wu, but they also spend extra time working independently and with their event partner to master the material. The students were dedicated and their hard work paid off when the Tampa Prep Science Olympiad team took first place at the Regional competition, placing in the top three in 18 out of 21 events.

Students prepared next for the State tournament at the University of Central Florida. The team was confident that they had prepared well and were hopeful about making it to the National tourna-

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clockwise from left: Alp Sunol and Alan Williams demonstrate. Photograph by Alexandra Benbadis; on the campus of Wright State University for Nationals; seniors on the winning Regionals team: Alp Sunol, Alan Williams, Kevin Wu, Daniel Weiss, Josh Robinson, Alexandra Benbadis. Photograph by Madalena Weiss

ment. The night before the competition, many team members stayed up all night getting in the last few hours of studying or working on their models. Concerned when partners for one event did not show up for the 6:00 am breakfast, they soon found out that the boys had been up perfecting their model but as a result of a mistake with the soldering tool, the maglev vehicle no longer worked. The team was stressed. Was there any chance for them to make it to Nationals without the maglev? With some quick thinking, and a run to the store, repairs were made and the maglev was up and functional.

The day continued with its ups and downs. Some team members returned to the team tent after their event with huge smiles, sure that they scored well in their event. Others came back with stories of a broken robot arm or of awesome test flights but poor final results. Overall, team members felt they had a successful day. During the awards ceremony the top three teams in each event were announced. Tampa Prep had medaled in a number of events but was it enough to rank in the top two teams of Florida?

Team members listened anxiously as the top teams were announced and were elated when they heard Tampa Prep had placed second out of 42 schools at the

State Tournament and would be traveling to compete at the National level!

The last stop for the team was the 29th Annual Science Olympiad National Tournament at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, May 17–18. Science students from all over the country were welcomed to campus by Wright State President David R. Hopkins who told them, “Science Olympiad is the pinnacle of science-related competitions for our sharpest middle and high school students.

The students competing in the National Tournament are some of our nation’s brightest young minds. These talented young people embody the same pioneering spirit of innovation and ingenuity that helped the Wright brothers, for whom our university is named, soar into the skies. We are honored to welcome them to our campus and hope their dreams will take flight.”

On campus, Wright State had set up many science activities for students to experience, from a tour of the cadaver anatomy laboratory, to a remote sensing technology workshop, to a flight simulator. After a day of activities students enjoyed the opening ceremonies. Teams were introduced in the Parade of States

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The team took Second Place in the State, out of 42 schools in Florida, which qualified them to attend Nationals, shown here with Coach Brian Williams and Coach Ginger Chapman.

where, as teams were announced, teams dressed in garb that represented their home state entered with their school banner. Tampa Prep students were a great hit when they entered dressed as old people, representing Florida as the retirement state. The tournament began the next day and team members got their exercise as they ran from one side of campus to the other to compete in different events.

That evening at the awards ceremony, the team sat together cheering each individual and team that came on stage to accept awards. It was clear from their cheers and applause that our boys and girls appreciated the preparation and excellence of their opponents. It was a good example of Tampa Prep’s sportsmanlike behavior and grace.

Near the end of the ceremony, it was announced that there were two awards

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remaining: the first one for the overall winning team, and another, the prestigious Spirit Award, given to the team which exemplified the true spirit of the competition, namely, attitude, conduct and fairness. When Tampa Prep’s name was announced as the winner of the Spirit Award, the team was stunned, sitting in unbelieving silence for a few seconds, before they walked up onto the stage to accept the trophy. The Spirit Award included an unexpected bonus, a check for $2,000 presented by Lockheed Martin to Tampa Prep’s Science Olympiad Team to be used towards furthering the Science Olympiad program!

Coach Ginger Chapman summed up the team’s feelings when she said, “The 2013 National Science Olympiad was a wonderful experience. Our students are more excited than ever to participate in Science Olympiad next year and will

strive again to make it to the National competition.” T The team: r Alexandra Benbadis r Matheus Caldeira r Hannah Campo r Greg Campo r Chris Carnes r Catie Chapman r John Holmes r Pedro Lima r Josh Robinson r Noah Robinson r Matt Steinborn r Alp Sunol r Visakan Vairavamoorthy r Daniel Weiss r Alan Williams r Kevin Wu

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Jonah Kornberg, Valan Zuccolillo and James Sheil of Terrapin Black vex team competing at the Tampa Prep Throwdown vex Qualifier.

2012–13: Robotics Club Year One by kk quah

It was a year of firsts for the Tampa Prep Robotics Club.

It was the first year the club competed in vex Robotics, High School level. The team of Pedro Lima, Andre Ruas, Mitchell Overfield, Valan Zuccolillo, Jonah Kornberg and James Sheil won four awards, including the coveted Excellence Award, two Technical Design Awards and a Judges Award. It was enough to qualify them for the vex World Championships in Anaheim, California, in April, where they competed against a field of more than 420 school teams.

In Middle School, a team of veterans—Adam Hunter, Trevor Glynn, Colin Kubisiak, Parker Freedman and Zach Welch—won three awards, two awards for Technical Design and the top Director’s Award. These achievements led to a spot at the first lego League Regionals in Orlando, Florida, in February.

In April the team of Adam Hunter, Frank Whitworth and Ronald Kirklin built an underwater robot and competed in the State SeaPerch Competition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Daytona, and came away with third best in Florida.

Nationally, robotics competitions serve to connect students to technical fields like engineering and sciences. Robotics competitions allow kids to utilize many skills all at once—time management, problem solving, physics, mathematics, programming, teamwork, presentation and communication skills.

The outlook is bright for engineering and programming talent as more students become interested in the stem (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) program at Tampa Preparatory School. All the teams are already looking forward to new challenges next year. T

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Novelist Michael Connelly inspires Upper School English students in classroom workshops.

Best-Selling Mystery and Crime Novelist, Michael Connelly, Speaks to English Classes by robin kennedy

During four class periods, Michael Connelly spoke more words than he had spoken in days because, as he told students, “I spend most of my time writing.” Even on a recent family vacation to the Caribbean he put in his mandatory writing time. The words of Harry Crews, his University of Florida professor and author whom he admired greatly, are the foundation for his work ethic: “If you want to be a writer, you can’t just talk about it, you must write—at least 15 minutes a day no matter what you are doing.”

For Michael Connelly, writing every day resulted in 25 books in 20 years.

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In senior English classes in April, Connelly shared a series of events and experiences that influenced his desire to become a writer of thrillers. From the teenager who witnessed a man running from a crime, to the college student who, influenced by the novels of Raymond Chandler, changed his major from engineering to journalism and creative writing—a clear path emerged.

He went to work for newspapers in Daytona Beach and Fort Lauderdale as a crime beat reporter and investigative journalist. A story he covered for months

with two other reporters about an airline crash in South Florida gained national attention and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, catapulting him to one of the largest newspapers in the U.S., the Los Angeles Times. He spent ten years there as a police reporter, preparing himself to write crime fiction.

Three years into his work at the Times, he began writing his first book, The Black Echo. Published in 1992, Black Echo won the Mystery Writers of America First Best Novel award and featured Los Angeles Police Detective Harry continued on page 13

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faculty grant recipients announced grady grant and sigety chair

the susanna f. grady curriculum

the sigety chair, an endowed fund,

Development Fund was established in honor of former

was established by the Sigety Family in 2001 to pro-

Head of School Susanna F. Grady to provide support

vide funds for faculty to use at their discretion over a

and encouragement for faculty members of the School

three-year period. Eight esteemed teachers have held

to develop innovative curricular projects during the

the Sigety Chair: longtime Latin teacher, Julia Roper;

summer months.

physics teacher José DaCosta; history teachers Kim

Four faculty members have been chosen to receive

Jago and Enaye Englenton; math, photography and

Grady Grants in 2013–14. They are Chris Maraghy,

economics teacher, Jean Mason; and in 2010 art

Stacia Perry-Eaton, James Riley and Jennifer Keller. All

teacher Martha DeAmbrose and English teacher

four Grady Grant recipients were very enthusiastic

Adelaide Sayers were named.

about their summer work and grateful for the awards.

Their projects include individual and collaborative

The 2013 Sigety Chair recipients are Sarah Lonetto and Butch Jalbert. Mrs. Lonetto said, “Being a recipi-

work. Mrs. Keller will create a customized Algebra I

ent of the Sigety Chair was a total surprise, and I feel

review that can be done online and will include

greatly honored to have been chosen. I want to use

instructional help. Working together, Mr. Maraghy, Ms.

the funds in the best way possible, so I’m spending

Perry-Eaton and Mr. Riley will create a series of videos

time researching the possibilities. I would like to

providing advice and inspiration for using iPads in the

express my appreciation to those who selected me

classroom. Mr. Maraghy explained, “The idea is to give

and to sincerely thank the Sigety family for their mag-

teachers ideas on how they might use the apps that

nanimous generosity.” Mr. Jalbert will edit his

everyone will have plus some others, and provide tips

Calculus BC iBook (see Tempo story, Spring 2013) and

on how to make the most effective use of the iPad

begin the work of converting his Calculus AB book to

based on our experiences so far. All of this will go into

iBook format. He, too, expressed surprise and grati-

a Haiku web site that teachers will access later this

tude for the opportunity.

summer and before the school year starts.”

photographs, above, at left: Grady Grant recipients Chris Maraghy, Stacia Perry-Eaton, James Riley, and Jennifer Keller. at right: 2013–16 Sigety Chairs Sarah Lonetto and Butch Jalbert

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Mr. Connelly and his daughter, Callie, grade 10

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Bosch. Bosch is the main character in 18 of his crime fiction novels, all written in real time, with the detective aging year for year.

He is often asked where he found the name for Harry Bosch. “When I was in college,” he told Tampa Prep students, “I took a lot of art classes and studied Medieval Art. That’s where I encountered the work of Hieronymus Bosch, a 15th century painter.” In his complex paintings, Hieronymus Bosch depicts a world of beauty defiled by humanity. “There is a correlation,” Connelly said, “between the worlds of Bosch the painter and Bosch the detective: there is a lot going on that is wrong in both worlds.”

In The Drop (Deferred Retirement Option Plan), Harry Bosch has been given a time frame of 39 months before his mandatory retirement. In a discussion Bosch has with two different characters in the book, the talk turns philosophical.

Why is there evil? Why are some people evil? The question isn’t resolved. It’s just

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there. In the story, Bosch succeeds in finding an elusive murderer, the epitome of evil. With one eye on the drop, he thinks, “This is why I keep doing what I do. It’s the good guys against the bad guys.” And for him, there’s not much time left to get the bad guys.

Harry Bosch is the subject of a Chicago Tribune piece, “The Lonely Passion of Harry Bosch: Michael Connelly’s flawed and fascinating crusader” (Julia Keller, Cultural Critic 2012). It begins: Fictional, schmictional. If you’ve read Connelly’s novels—there are 25 in all, with 18 featuring Bosch—then you know what I mean. Bosch is real. He’s real in the way that only made-up characters can be real: We know him better than we know fleshand-blood people, better than we know our friends and loved ones and colleagues, because we get to go inside Bosch’s head.

We see him on the job. We follow him home. We’re granted a lifetime pass for a guided tour of his soul….

And then there’s Los Angeles. It feels like more than a coincidence that Connelly worked, lived and adopted the city where Raymond Chandler lived and wrote, and it’s been more than a good omen. “Chandler,” he admitted, “is my story of inspiration.” He once rented an apartment that was shown in the movie The Long Goodbye, (book by Chandler, movie by Robert Altman) where his character Philip Marlowe resided. In later years Connelly became the President of Mystery Writers of America, as Chandler, too, had once been. And Connelly has created a memorable character in Harry Bosch, as Chandler did when he created Philip Marlowe. Connelly’s 18 books about Bosch’s lapd cop have the city of Los Angeles as backdrop and abound with descriptions of every part of Los Angeles, — its neighborhoods, buildings, businesses, and its people. Connelly and Los Angeles were the subjects of a 2004 documentary Blue Neon Night: Michael Connelly’s Los Angeles.

His advice to Tampa Prep students?

“Do the reading you must do for your

courses, but always read for yourself, too.

Have a book going that you have chosen to read. Reading takes you where you want to go in so many ways. Reading stimulates the imagination. If you decide to be a writer, remember that true art is not didactic. Writing turns your words into action.”

Following Mr. Connelly’s talk in Mrs. Sayers’ senior English and Creative Writing classes, students participated in a hands-on, ten-minute writing assignment, sharing with the group what they wrote. Their questions covered the writing process, style, format (“Do your books have happy endings?”) and queries about his involvement in the adaptations of his books to scriptwriting for the big screen and television (The Lincoln Lawyer, Blood Work).

Mrs. McDuffie’s and Mr. Giombetti’s English classes attended two afternoon sessions in the Menke Lecture Hall. Mrs. McDuffie said that her fifth-period class was so excited by Mr. Connelly’s workshop that they were actually jumping up and down afterwards.

Eight of Michael Connelly’s books made the top spot on the New York Times bestseller list, and two were adapted as feature films, including The Lincoln Lawyer. His books have sold millions and have been translated into 39 languages.

He has received numerous awards for mystery writing. T

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TPD Award: Citizen of the Year Kevin Plummer Head of School Kevin Plummer was named Tampa Police Department Citizen of the Year Award for 2013. Citing Mr. Plummer as “an invaluable partner of left: Mr. Plummer was honored by the Tampa Police Department in April.

the Tampa Police Department and an outstanding Tampa citizen,” he was also recognized as an outstanding leader and role model for young people, and applauded for his work as a tpd partner in the Gasparilla parade weekend Zero Tolerance for Teens program. Mayor Bob Buckhorn and tpd Chief Jane Castor presented the award. Mrs. Plummer and their daughter, Galen, attended the ceremony. T

what’s in a name? phase 2 renovations offer naming opportunities

Tampa Preparatory School offers naming opportuni-

As part of a phased facility enhancement initia-

ties and often donors use these opportunities to

tive, the Student Center plays an important role in

honor loved ones through the naming of physical

Tampa Prep’s plan for the future. The School is cur-

structures, gathering areas, classrooms, memorial

rently engaged in the next phase of renovations on

funds and programs. This year alumnus Jamal Wilson

the third floor that includes a state-of-the-art College

’93 donated to the Center Project to name the new

Counseling suite, two stem classrooms, and an e-

Student Center in honor of his parents, Windell

learning center.

Cannon Wilson and Joyce R. Wilson. An official ceremony will take place later in the year.

Naming opportunities continue to be available.

For more information contact Susan Depatie in the Development Office, 813.251.8481 ext. 4007.

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Shannon Hitchcock displays her first book, The Ballad of Jessie Pearl.

Student History Project Inspires Author by robin kennedy

History teacher Mike Fowler’s annual Middle School family history assignment opens the doors of ancestry and heritage in a way that makes history real—and personal—for his students. For one family, however, it served as inspiration. Author Shannon Hitchcock calls it “comprehensive, creative teaching on Mike’s part.”

Shannon’s son, Alex, graduated in 2012, the year that she finished The Ballad of Jessie Pearl, a first novel for young adult readers, inspired by Alex’s eighth-grade project, based on a family story she had heard all her life about her grandmother.

“I was told there was a letter left in a bureau from my grandmother’s sister – only 20 years old – written when she knew she was dying of tuberculosis,” Shannon said. “The letter left instructions for caring for her baby son. My grandmother was 14 at the time and was given a baby to raise. Alex learned the story while working on his history project and was horrified. He said ‘She was my

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age and someone gave her a baby!’ How different things were then. By age 14 in those days, you’d be finished with school.”

When Hitchcock became interested in writing the story, there was no one left in her family who could fill in the details.

All she knew was that her grandmother raised the child for two years and then his father remarried. Although her characters and situations were essentially fiction, they reflect their time and place.

She spend months doing research on what family life was like in rural North Carolina in the early 1920s. She learned about the tuberculosis epidemic, the crop season on a tobacco farm, and remedies for illness. She approached the research and writing like a full-time job. “The hardest chapter to write was when [her heroine] Jessie learns to drive a Model T. Ford.” The Henry Ford Museum was the source for those details. Child development in the first two years also drew her attention and old Sears & Roebuck catalogues provided information about fashions of the era. “My mother told me that my grandmother would cut her own patterns to make a dress. Before there was a telephone, the general store in a small town was the source for everything, including home remedies. After doing the historical research, it was not difficult to imagine the challenges my grandmother faced when she was so young.”

Hitchcock always wanted to be a writer but majored in Accounting and Computer Science in college. “I was the first person in my family to go college and felt I had to major in something that would make me attractive to the business world. When my advisor told me what to major in, I said, ‘I can do this.’” Years later, Alex’s history project piqued the interest in writing she had always had.

“It’s a good thing I didn’t know how much work it would be! You just keep

going until someone tells you yes. I told Alex I would dedicate the book to him.”

“Finding a publisher is difficult. I was looking for a small literary press with a good reputation for producing awardwinning books. I met publishers at writers’ conferences. After two rounds of revisions, Namelos offered a contract— nine months later!” The book was published in 2013 and received praise for her historic accuracy in glowing reviews.

With the poetry of plain speaking, Shannon Hitchcock recreates the daily drama of a vanished world. richard peck Hitchcock’s story is gently and lovingly written, with elements drawn from her own family history. Its detailed honesty about the particular struggles of the period, especially for strong women (Maude, a no-nonsense midwife, is particularly memorable), is significant. publishers weekly This is a beautifully written book based on the author’s family history and gives teen readers an interesting glimpse at a time in our history when medical interventions were not as sophisticated as they are now and the impact of these limitations on families. children’s literature Perhaps best of all, Hitchcock’s hometown, East Bend, North Carolina, has embraced the book. Even though the characters and events are essentially fiction, they resonate so clearly in time and place that old-timers in East Bend say that some of the characters in the novel remind them of townspeople they once knew.

Although she is busy doing book tours, Shannon Hitchcock is thinking ahead to a future Young Adult novel. “I’ve always had a reverence for history,” she said. The next book will be set in the ’60s, with a theme of integration, told by two young people who become unlikely friends. T

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left: Alex Blustein ’13 and his intern sponsor, Steve Torres, Trustee. right: Morgan Alexander (center) and her advisors, Dr. Fernandez; Dr. Isis Marrero; her mother, Dr. Donna Petersen, Trustee; and Dr. Daniel Fallon.

Two Interns Tell Their Stories senior internship work environment a plus Alex Blustein had the time of his life interning with Vology in Tampa, one of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S., providing technology infrastructure solutions to companies throughout North America, Europe and Latin America.

Alex’s enthusiasm for Vology is boundless. “This was an invaluable experience that could only have happened through Tampa Prep,” he said. “It was very exciting to be a part of a rapidly developing company, part of the momentum. The team mentality, camaraderie and chemistry within the company was incredible to witness and I hope one day to be in a similar work environment.”

Alex spent his time shadowing the company’s ceo and coo. He watched what others were doing in the “never-ending” departments located in the warehouse,

too. Steve Torres, Chief Operating and Financial Officer, (and a Tampa Prep parent and Trustee) said, “We wanted to make sure he had a broad perspective so he could understand what it takes to get our product out the door.”

But it wasn’t all observation on Alex’s part. One of Vology’s strategic initiatives is building a robust eCommerce platform to expand its reach and better support its existing customers. Working with the development team, Alex discovered a functionality bug in the system. Mr. Torres commented, “Overall, Alex was very impressive and the ideal intern.”

The people at the top in Vology believe that Tampa is a great place to do business. “We want young people to know that Tampa is a positive environment for technology growth. They don’t have to relocate to other cities after they graduate from college,” Steve continued.

“Having Alex intern with our company

was a plus for him and for us. We’re looking forward to sponsoring future seniors.” morgan alexander: changing the stigma of mental illness by katie hehn

Morgan Alexander spent her internship observing psychiatric patients at usf’s Psychiatric Clinic and researching the history of mental illness in depth. Dr. Francisco Fernandez, now the Vice President of the Board of Regents of the American College of Psychiatrists, was her mentor.

Morgan explained that for most of the past 2,000 years, mental illness was believed to be a disease of the mind, not biologically induced, and the root of the negative stigma surrounding mental illness in the United States. She noted that the correlation between violence and

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mental illness is one of the big debates today, and that not all violent people are mentally ill.

Her biggest concern surrounding the stigma of mental illness is how it is treated. Many doctors let their preconceived notions about a person’s illness affect their treatment of a non-mental illness health concern. For example, a doctor, who sends a patient with a broken leg and a mental illness to a psychiatric center, instead of fixing the broken leg, is letting the negative stigma of mental illness get in the way of medical practice.

Morgan’s solution to solving society’s negative view of mental illness is to work from the inside out. First, help those with mental illnesses understand that this is a biological illness. Providing a safe and judgment-free area for people to speak about their illnesses could be a way to start changing the negative view of mental illness. Second, make mental health screenings more affordable; currently they are expensive. Finally, work to change the media presentation of mental illness. T

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Inspired by Time and the Moment: Writing (and Giving) a Valedictory Address The last week of classes, Mrs. Sayers’ senior English class had valedictories on their minds. As Mrs. Sayers explained, “A valedictory address is a farewell. We tend to think it is something that can only be expressed by the class valedictorian at graduation, but anyone can give a valedictory.” Even Mrs. Sayers. On the last day of classes for seniors, the students in her senior English class presented their own valedictories, 3–5-minute speeches, an assignment from their teacher, who presented hers as well. It was a task they obviously enjoyed.

As each student stepped to the podium they felt the anticipation in the room. It was clear to everyone present that this was a moment of remembrance, shared by the seniors who would be graduating in a few days, and important because the opportunity would never come again in the same way. One by one, they shared a look at the past, peered into their collective college futures with confidence and wisdom emerged. Here are excerpts from their valedictories.

Yousef Ghabour: “Losing my grandfather turned me around. In the second semester of my sophomore year, I changed. I worked hard to excel… from soccer and academics, I learned time management and discipline. The second half of my high school years was the best part of my life. I learned that family comes first and friends will always be there. Lessons I will take to college. And Tampa Prep will always be my home.”

Mikaela Lundblad: “265 days. Thanks to you and my host family, I made it through. The memories I created here will never leave me. I’m only one year older but I’ve grown so much.”

Marc Bremmer: “From that first feeling of contentment I had when I received my Tampa Prep acceptance, I have changed so much. When I think of high school, I think of friends, but I also

think of rowing. By rowing, I learned the real meaning of the idea that high school is a place for developing yourself. ‘A smooth sea does not make a strong sailor…’ Farewell, Tampa Prep, you will always live in my memories.”

Megan Beedy: “I wouldn’t change anything about the past four years. My friends and teachers have been there for me, and I have the knowledge that I am ready for the next step.”

Thao Pham: “Most of our lives are remembered in a series of images, but some of them are not fleeting, and we know they will stay with us forever…I feel like it was yesterday when I began here…I used to think life is a movie, with me as the drama queen, and only happy endings to the story. But life is tougher than that. A true dream is being able to dream. I’m going to my dream college. I love my American friends and my host family. It’s unbelievable that today is almost my last day here. I wish all of you luck and I thank you.”

Astrid Skjaerpe: “I’m okay with saying goodbye because I’m saying hello to my future….Rowing was the best decision I ever made. I am thankful to Taylor Burdge (Class of 2012) for challenging me to row…Prep has taught me that I never need to change my personality to fit in. Thank you.”

Ashley Anzulewicz: “1,259 days.

Tomorrow. That’s it. I remember my first day at Prep like it was yesterday. I was a scared sixth-grader and my biggest challenge was Middle School lunch…I decided I was born for post-lunch classes of P.E. and study hall…Tampa Prep is where I made my memories, gained confidence, and accomplishments. Each collected memory is from Tampa Prep.”

Jonathan Kaschyk: Wearing a fgcu sweatshirt, he said, “Ice hockey. Econ and the cookie company…I found an interest continued on page 18

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in business….To you, I say, our education and our friendships will always connect us.”

Austin Hunter: “I have to be honest. I came to Tampa Prep for the amazing field trips…Although I had never been away from my parents before, the sixthgrade trip to North Carolina, the eighthgrade trip to Boston, the junior class mountain trip, all helped me move outside my comfort zone…I tried playing every sport and then started rowing. It was a hard sport to adjust to…but I gained a burning desire to excel. Rowing made me a better person and changed my life. Without Tampa Prep that never would have happened.”

Caroline Alexander: “My four years here have been the best ever…

Swimming, playing sports have left me with the best memories ever… Thanks.

It’s been real, Tampa Prep.”

Khalil Faircloth: “Our class represents fun, smarts…and, of course, swagger…From the experiences of losing family and friends, I learned you need to enjoy the times you have…Surround yourself with friends who fill your cup until your cup runneth over. And when someone says, ‘You’re so full of yourself,’ you say, ‘That’s right’…How bad you want something—good grades, achievements—can’t be bottled and sold. You have to work for everything…‘Go confident in the direction of your dreams.’”

Carly Reiner: “I wish I could remember everything: the normal days where nothing significant happened, the conversations with friends while sitting in study hall sophomore year…every joke, every fight, every apology, every car ride, every sleep over…the way I felt in the moments we were just living and growing and talking…the moments we didn’t necessarily realize were significant as we were living them… But…I realize that even if I could go back, I wouldn’t…My whole life…especially the last four years…has taught me what pain is, what jealousy is, what guilt is, what shame is, what love is, what selflessness is, what

back: Yousef Ghabour, Austin Hunter, Astrid Skjaerpe, Marc Bremmer, Megan Beedy, Mikaela Lundblad. front: Jonathan Kaschyk, Khalil Faircloth, Mrs. Sayers, Ashley Anzulewicz, Caroline Alexander, Carly Reiner, Thao Pham

friendship is, what joy is…All of these things I wouldn’t want to give up, because all of these things have taught me something new and have become a part of me in one way or another…I never want to take away my experiences at Tampa Prep which have made me who I am…The teachers and the students are what make Tampa Prep the great school that it is. So in case I don’t get a chance to tell you, I want to say thank you.

Thank you for influencing my life in some way even if you didn’t know it.

Thank you to all my friends who stuck by my side…Thank you for taking me out of my comfort zone and making me laugh more than anything. Thank you to all my teachers who have pushed me to do my best, who have been lenient when I forgot homework or a test, who have been openminded and accepting of students, and have personally gone out of their way to get to know us. Good luck to all of you in the new chapter you are all starting in your lives. I truly hope you all have the time of your lives and excel in all that you do. I hope you grow, make mistakes, learn from them, build relationships and

just enjoy yourselves. That is what I hope to do as I embark on a new journey completely different from the one I have been on. Thank you and good luck to all of you!”

Mrs. Sayers: “What is success?…I found that mistakes can take you to a new standard of success…From memory to a lesson to a new standard of success…and I learned that I don’t succeed until my students succeed.” T

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Tampa Prep Terrapins District Baseball Champions

by mike flynn, athletic director

r Mr. Soccer Florida Florida Dairy

end-of-season media and other post-season awards r Fifty-plus Student-athletes Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Times post-season honors; r Twenty First Team Honorees Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Times, Florida Athletic Coaches Association (faca)All Stars; r Two Athletes of the Year Tampa Tribune Rasmus Skjaerpe, Shaddy Douidar; Tampa Bay Times Alvarez Award Shaddy Douidar;

r Two Coaches of the Year Tampa

r Two Individual State Champions

Farmers Association, Shaddy Douidar;

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Tribune Swim Coach Jason Bowes, Soccer Coach Doug Smith; Tampa Bay Times Soccer Coach Doug Smith; r Max Prep’s Boys Basketball Freshman All-American Juwan Durham team and individual accomplishments r Four Team State Champions Boys Soccer, Rowing-Varsity Boys 4, Varsity Girls 4, Varsity 2x Scull;

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Rasmus Skjaerpe, Swimming, 200-yd Freestsyle; Josh Kravitz, RowingVarsity Boys 1x Scull; Individual State Runner-up Nick Mosco, Wrestling; Nineteen Individual State Finals Participants Cross Country, Bowling, Swim/Dive, Track and Field; Region Champion Girls Swimming; Five Region Runners-up Volleyball, Boys Basketball, Girls Tennis, Boys Tennis, Baseball; FHSAA Floyd Lay Sunshine Cup AllSports Award; continued on page 20

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Collegiate Signing Honors Student-Athletes

In a special Assembly in April, as their families

standing on the circle: (l–r) Marc Bremmer, Rowing, Rollins College; Josh Heath, Basketball, University

and the Tampa Prep community cheered and

of South Florida; Austin Hunter, Rowing, Boston University; Macsen Pritchard, Soccer, University of North

applauded, student athletes signed their

Carolina Wilmington; Katie Krueger, Volleyball, Virginia Institute of Technology; Carly Reiner, Track & Field,

National Letters of Intent.

Bucknell University; Adonis Rwabigwi, Basketball, Furman University

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r Tampa Preparatory School Athletic

Program in the Top Ten out of 74 private schools (3A) statewide, Tampa Prep ranked seventh. tampa prep athletes of the year r Girls Multi-sport Athlete of the Year Carly Reiner ’13 Soccer Track Field; r Boys Multi-sport Athlete of the Year Oscar Skjaerpe ’14 Swimming Crosscountry Soccer; r Girls Athlete of the Year Katie Krueger ’13 Volleyball; r Boys Athlete of the Year Rasmus Skjaerpe ’14 Swimming. T at right: All-American Juwan Durham was one of the team faces fans held aloft during basketball games this year. The familiar big faces were guaranteed spirit-raisers at games.

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clockwise from image at left: Carly Reiner, Multisport Athlete of the Year, Soccer, Track and Field; Oscar Skjaerpe, Boys Multi-sport Athlete of the Year, Swimming, Cross-country, Soccer; Rowing State Champions, Front: Luke Smith, Spencer Burdge, Audrey Carver, Matthew Leonardo, Elias Latimer. Back: Astrid Skjaerpe, Maddie Rey, Nathalie Damm, Colleen Sheils, Krissi Damm, Austin Hunter, Natalie Waller, Robbie Carter, Colin Bentley, Marc Bremmer; Donna Fowler receives framed reprint of the Tampa Bay Times story about her longevity and dedication to sports recordkeeping in Terrapin sports; Shaddy Douidar, Mr. Soccer; Katie Krueger, Athlete of the Year, Volleyball; Rasmus Skjaerpe, Athlete of the Year, Swimming

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Peter Shepley Victory Party Tour The Peter Shepley Victory tour wound down with a roar. A well-attended California alumni party in early April preceded Mr. Shepley’s retirement event on campus later that month in the Student Center, attended by 300 people. In between, a Friday Assembly in the Gym featured Shepley look-alikes and faces, a hilarious program, and the presentations of a handmade quilt by math teacher Donna Fowler and her mother, Pat Fowler, and a red camp chair. The tour continued in May in New York City with an alumni party at the Intercontinental Hotel, drawing to a close the year’s festivities surrounding his final year at Prep. All that remained was the Alumni Association’s presentation of the Alumni Appreciation Award and the School to name him Faculty Emeritus. And that took place at the close of the school year with plenty of senior class and faculty fanfare.

above, clockwise from top left: Los Angeles alums Julie Brabham Candia ’99 and her husband (left), Mr. Shepley, Brian Ferguson; Mr. Shepley, Mr. Shepley, Mr. Shepley, etc; New York City party, Aimee Boulet ’95, Talia Shwer ’02, Jerry George ’02, Mr. Shepley, Tim Abrahamsen ’02, Mardie Cohen ’98 Jill Guidera ’03; Jim Price remembers when at the Retirement party. below, left: Mr. Plummer names Mr. Shepley Faculty Emeritus. below, right: school spirit and memorbilia quilt presented by Donna Fowler.

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Commencement Snapshots

clockwise from above: The Bentley family: Mickler and Shirley Bentley, Colin Bentley ’13, Lee Bentley ’08, grandmother Laura Bentley; The Fullertons: Ryan, Andy ’13, Linda, and Ken Fullerton; Jean Wall, Sam Wall ’13, and Jim Wall; The O’Sullivans, Andre ’13 and brother Adrian, center.

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Seniors in Action

clockwise from above: The Heath family capturing the moment; Andrea Bronstein, UF Bound; Senior boys Senior Day, Mihir Dubey, Chris Carnes, Bernard Woodside, Austin Hunter, Graham Bass, Sadiq Elamin, Kevin Park, Khalil Faircloth, Alan Williams; Austin Hunter’s cheering section; 2013 Talisman dedicated to Mr. Shepley

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clockwise from above: Senior boys head for barbecue on Senior Day; seniors watch the yearbook video; (l–r) Yousef Ghabour, Adam Pearlman, Eran Ross, Austin Burdine, Garrett Sykes, Colin Bentley, Chris Zingale; standing, Melissa Wertheim, Maddie Walker, Natalie Waller, Caroline Alexander, Carly Reiner, Kelsi Richardson, Ashlie Head, Ifrah Khan; sitting, Tattiana Lamas, Krissi Damm, Angela Trotti, Ashley Anzulewicz, Colleen Sheils, Shanna Krausman

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Class of 2013 Matriculation Alexandra Andrea Acs*

Southern Methodist University Caroline Vaughan Alexander*

College of Charleston Morgan Michele Jessica Alexander†*

Mcgill University Ahmed Hesham Abdelraouf Altonobey*

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Ashley Marie Anzulewicz*

Florida State University Margaret Tate Baker*

Florida State University Graham Emory Bass*

Southern Methodist University Megan Caroline Beedy*

University of Tennessee Alexandra Anne Benbadis†*

Harvard College Robert Gallwey Carter†*

College of The Holy Cross Alec Holmes Carver*

University of Florida Robert Paul Chadwick

Michigan State University Zoheib Chatoor*

University of Miami Kristina Lilia Damm*

Boston University Isaac Shalom Davidove*

University of California At Santa Cruz Shaddy Samir Douidar*

Indiana University Mihir Dubey†*

Tufts University

University of Chicago

Colin Marc Bentley

Sadiq Mahmoud Elamin*

Northeastern University Grant Bassett Bickelhaupt*

Northeastern University Kalia Marie Bickers†*

University of Miami William Arthur Black, Jr.

University of Missouri Alexander Grant Blustein†*

Washington University in St. Louis Marc Christopher Bremmer*

Rollins College Andrea Lynn Bronstein*

University of Florida Austin Davis Burdine*

Elon University Benjamin Patrick Busch † Cum Laude Society

George Christopher Carnes†*

University of South Florida

The George Washington University Khalil Tamon Faircloth

Undecided Andrew James Fullerton*

Colby College Yousef Mohamed Ghabour*

University of Florida Garrett Jeffrey Grove

Florida State University Ashlie Elizabeth Head*

Florida State University Joshua Stanley Heath

University of South Florida Shannon Christine Hendrix*

University of Tennessee Harrison Earl Horton

University of Colorado at Boulder

* National Honor Society

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Austin Patrick Hunter*

Boston University Daniel Elliot Kalter*

Wake Forest University Jonathan Cress Kaschyk

Florida Gulf Coast University Jonathan Samuel Katz*

University of Florida Stephen Brian Kelly, Jr.

Florida State University Ifrah Saqib Khan†*

Emory University Shanna Danielle Krausman*

University of South Carolina Kathryn Marie Krueger†*

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Frisco Alexander Ladd

Undecided Tattiana Julia Lamas

St. John’s University–Queens Campus Noreen Latif†*

University of Pennsylvania Ephraim David Lavey+*

Garrett Michael Metzger

Auburn University Elena Renee Michaelos*

Rollins College Mark Christopher Mitchelson, I

Florida State University Nicholas Peter Monteiro

Franklin and Marshall College Natalie Ethel Murphy†*

Southern Methodist University Julia Nahhas

Harvard College

University of Florida

Colter Savage Lena*

Andre Napier O’sullivan*

New College Aaron Joseph Lipkin

University of Minnesota Tori Marie Little

Eckerd College Mikaela Kristina Lundblad

International Student Beau Kirin Maysey†*

Eckerd College Courtney Lale Mcdonald*

Florida Gulf Coast University

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Rollins College Kevin Yonghun Park

New York University Abigail Leigh Parry*

Florida State University Anna Elizabeth Parry*

University of Central Florida

Alexander Spence Peters

Montana State University Thao Thanh Pham

Drexel University David Andrew Ponoroff†*

University of Florida Sophie Amy Pratt

Florida Atlantic University Kendall Elizabeth Prior*

University of Florida Macsen Allan Pritchard

University of North Carolina at Wilmington Sterling Lamar Randolph*

Florida State University Carly Grace Reiner*

Bucknell University Kelsi Nicole Richardson*

Florida State University Joshua Davis Robinson*

Adam Michael Pearlman*

In Memoriam

University of Florida

Eran Andrew Ross

Henry Gordon Perez*

Lehigh University

Florida Atlantic University Jean Paul Adonis Rwabigwi

Furman University

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congratulations to the class of 2013 from the college counseling office Graduation from high school brings forth a myriad of feelings for both students and parents. While students are about to taste their first sense of independence and freedom, their parents may have feelings that can be best described as bittersweet. Parents may be excited for what lies ahead for their children, but they also know how much they will be missed.

Typically Tampa Prep’s students have days filled to the brim with activity and academics, and parents may feel that their newly graduated seniors weren’t actually around very much. As Bill Bryson wrote in his essay, On Losing a Son To College, once your child has actually left for college you realize what a presence he or she was: “…no kick-boxing on the TV, no astounding clutter of sneakers in the back hallway, no calls of ‘Mom, where’s my…?’ from the top of the stairs…. Even if he wasn’t here, he was here, if you know what I mean.”

For parents, this memorable event, Commencement, gives birth to a new understanding about the ephemeral passage of time, as days of quiet, peace and more focus replace those once filled with chaos, intermittent conversation and the art of juggling.

All of us in the Tampa Prep community have watched this group of seniors grow and mature—some since the sixth grade. It has been a privilege to support, mentor and encourage them on their journey to adulthood, and we look forward to hearing about their college, career and life achievements.

We wish you well, Class of 2013!

Jean Wall

Tara Nelan

Jody Rodriguez

Director of College Counseling

Assistant Director of College Counseling

Registrar

Colleen Drury Sheils*

University of Dayton Michael Lawrence Sittig

University of South Florida Astrid Amalie Grimsmo Skjaerpe

Marist College Ashby Sanguinet Strauch*

University of Florida Gregg Louis Suglia†*

Southern Methodist University Alp Mehmet Sunol†*

California Institute of Technology William Garrett Sykes*

University of Florida Angela Maree Trotti

University of South Florida Madeline Mary Walker

Temple University

Casey Amanda Walters*

Florida State University Collier Richard Weber

Elon University Daniel Joseph Weiss†*

Washington University in St. Louis Melissa Beth Wertheim

University of Kansas Alan Brian Williams*

University of Florida Kirby Michael Wilson†*

Duke University Bernard Benjamin Woodside*

Undecided Kevin Yuan Wu†*

Washington University in St. Louis Christopher Austin Zingale

Ohio Wesleyan University

Samuel Rutherford Wall*

Chapman University † Cum Laude Society * National Honor Society

Natalie Elayne Giordano Waller

University of South Florida

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Class of 2013 Achievements Honored An annual Tampa Prep tradition, Senior Celebration is an opportunity for seniors and their families to come together to congratulate one another on their achievements, to recognize graduating seniors with awards and honors, and to share nostalgic moments of music, song and video.

Awards in each academic discipline were presented to selected students, and students receiving honors in each discipline were recognized. The School’s four perpetual awards were presented in addition to the Twelfth Grade Faculty Award, the Senior Class Award, annual awards in athletics, and awards from the Alumni Association. See names of awards recipients and awards criteria below.

academic awards r fine arts David Ponoroff (top right) r fine arts honors Courtney McDonald, Elena Michaelos, Andre O’Sullivan, Xan Peters, Sam Wall r english Chris Carnes r english honors Morgan Alexander, Alex Blustein, Alec Carver, Noreen Latif, Mikaela Lundblad, Kirby Wilson

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foreign and classical language Morgan Alexander (center right) foreign and classical language honors Alexandra Benbadis, Austin Burdine, Chris Carnes, Josh Robinson, Alp Sunol

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history and social sciences Kirby Wilson (bottom right) history and social sciences honors Alex Blustein, Alec Carver, Katie Krueger, Colter Lena, Sam Wall

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mathematics Noreen Latif mathematics honors Chris Carnes, Robbie Carter, Mihir Dubey, Josh Heath, Fri Lavey science Robbie Carter science honors Chris Carnes, Noreen Latif, Alp Sunol, Daniel Weiss, Kevin Wu

senior athletics awards r athlete of the year, single sport Katie Krueger, Volleyball r multi-sport athlete of the year Carly Reiner, Soccer, Track and Field

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tampa preparatory school perpetual awards r valedictorian Noreen Latif (top right) r senior class award Chris Carnes r twelfth-grade faculty award Noreen Latif r alfred s. austin award Chris Carnes r cathy smith humanitarian award Alex Blustein (middle, right) r paul l. whiting, sr., award David Ponoroff r william a. krusen, sr., award Will Black national awards r national merit finalists Chris Carnes, Noreen Latif, Kirby Wilson r national merit commended scholars Morgan Alexander, Fri Lavey, Alp Sunol, Kevin Wu alumni association awards r spirit award Mihir Dubey, Kirby Wilson (see p. 36 of The Scoop) r faculty appreciation award Kathleen King, Peter Shepley, Adelaide Sayers (bottom right) r distinguished alumni awards Ron Meadows ’83, John “Bud” Meadows ’85 awards criteria r valedictorian Recipient has highest academic average in the class. r senior class awards Recipient is representative of the spirit of that particular class, and is chosen by the senior class.

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twelfth-grade faculty award Given to that student who most exemplifies the moral and intellectual ideals of the School.

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alfred s. austin award Established to honor the former President of the Board and a founding Trustee, this award is given to a student who excels academically, is a respected member of the community, is involved in multiple activities at school, and whose presence has enriched the lives of us all.

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william a krusen, sr., award Established in memory of Trustee Emeritus Bill Krusen’s adventurous spirit, gentle wit, love of family, dedication to his community, and passion for Tampa Prep that fueled his thirty-year commitment to the School’s continued excellence and to its Rowing program; presented annually to a student who personifies these qualities.

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cathy smith humanitarian award Presented to a student who has exhibited altruism and compassion through service in the community and/or the Tampa Bay community at large, through work with organizations and events that benefit others, and whose actions reflect a larger sense of caring, as does former President of the Board, Cathy Smith, in whose honor this Award is presented.

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paul l. whiting, sr., award Established to honor the former President of the Board and presented for outstanding leadership and service to the School.

Plaques with the names of awards recipients are found in the glass-front cases in the Mitchell Lobby and in the Large Conference Room.

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2013 Commencement Addresses noreen latif, valedictorian Some people have a gift for public speaking, like Alex and Kirby. I, on the other hand, do not, so to save you all as well as myself a good deal of awkwardness, I kept this short. Here goes.

Today we celebrate the culmination of four long years of hard work, mixed in with good times and good friends. We’ve been through a lot together as a class, and have come out even stronger. We celebrate our achievements in the classroom and on the athletic field, as well as our creative and humanitarian efforts. We have won many trophies, many awards, and many admirers along the way for our sportsmanship and our good hearts. And we have made many memories that we will take forward with us into our new lives.

We thank our parents and teachers and friends and mentors for getting us here, but now we must go forward on our own and become who we truly were meant to be. Our families, friends, and teachers helped us to develop into who we are, and provided us the tools we need to succeed.

Now it’s up to us to take the tools and carve our own paths.

I have no particular words of wisdom to impart to you all here; I am just the same as all of you, figuring it out as I go along. My parents gave me a bit of advice, which I would like to share with you, because it’s simple and hopefully helpful.

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Dream big.

Work hard.

Give thanks.

Give back.

Think outside yourself.

Lead with your heart.

Enjoy every step of the journey.

Remember those who love you are back there in the wings to fall back on whenever you falter.

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And so I say to you, Class of 2013, thanks for the good times too many to count, thanks for challenging me and making me a better person—forcing me to bring my A game every time, even when I didn’t feel like playing. Chris, you gave me a hard fight to the end, and it was an honor to compete with you. I know you’ll go on to do great things. Thanks to the athletes who amazed and inspired me, as well as the artists, actors, singers, and musicians who enthralled me with their gifts. Thanks to Josh for showing us the music within all of us. Thanks to all of you who gave of yourselves to help others and took me along for the ride; you’ve been an inspiration. I take you all along with me to U. Penn in my heart. And I am absolutely sure I have not heard the last of you guys. Take those gifts of yours forward and make your marks on the world!

Congrats, Class of 2013 T kirby wilson, 2012 class address Friends, family, teachers, administrators, students, alumni, pets, unfrozen cryogenic heads, soviet spies, and of course, homeless people looking for a few hours of air conditioning, hello. My name is Kirby Wilson, and I am incredibly honored to be speaking to you. It has been a lifelong goal of mine to…get attention. So when I heard that my class had elected me to be the graduation day speaker, I was excited.

I am glad I am giving this speech because, in the midst of grad parties, internships, and all of the rest of the endof-the-year craziness, writing it has given me some time to reflect on my Tampa Prep experience. I entered Tampa Prep a kid, and I graduate just as much of a kid.

I may be slightly taller, and it may be easier for me to grow a mean mustache, but I still feel like a child.

I have learned a lot of things at Tampa Prep, but more than anything, Prep has

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Kirby Wilson took a quick picture of the class from the stage before giving the Address to the Graduates.

taught me that high school is not the time to grow up.

This year, I dressed up like a cowboy for a whole day of school and my best friend dressed up like a Native American, and nobody batted an eye. Every Friday for four years, I have watched kids line up on the gym floor so they could speak their minds. And whether those students were announcing the meeting time of a club, ending a fake Facebook relationship, or telling their classmates to stop peeing on the toilet seat so much, they had a sincere, attentive audience. Even this year, when the Tampa Prep family took hit after hit, I saw no bitterness. Only support, love, and hope.

At Tampa Prep, I have found joy in the success of others. I am not posturing when I say that the moments I will remember most about Tampa Prep are those that involved the success of the community. I will never forget watching Josh Heath unleash a beautiful floater in a crowd of bodies. I will never forget watching Xan Peters rocking out to a tune that he created. And I will never forget

moments such as the time Shaddy Douidar scored the winning goal in the state semifinal soccer game and the whole school rushed the field. And I know Mike Flynn won’t forget it either.

It goes beyond the students. I will never forget the nurturing teaching style of Mr. Jalbert, the not-as-nurturing, but still effective, teaching style of Mrs. Englenton, or Mr. Smith and Mr. Carreno’s dance moves in our Harlem Shake video. Tampa Prep taught me that there is nothing better than watching people you care about succeed.

If I had to sum up my Tampa Prep experience with one story, it would come from my freshman year. Our volleyball team had made it to the state tournament in Lakeland and I was there to cheer them on. Before the game, the people at the stadium were playing music to pump up the crowd, and they decided to play “You Belong with Me” by Taylor Swift. I was sitting next to my friend, Alec Carver, and as soon as he heard the song playing, he began to sing along, as loud as he could, in the same key as Taylor. I figured he would stop after a verse or two, but after about half of the song, I realized that he was going to finish the song.

Around the second chorus, a group of older boys turned around to figure out what girl was singing along to this song.

When they saw it was Alec, I was sure that they would laugh at him or embarrass him in some way. But that didn’t happen. The boys saw a freshman male singing along to Taylor Swift, and they decided to join him. They belted that last chorus. And Alec started smiling a smile that lit up this whole town.

Tampa Prep recognizes the difference between growing up and growing in. It is said all of the time that high school is an important time in a person’s life. But the people who say this often say it for the

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2013 Commencement Addresses wrong reason. High school doesn’t make a person who she is, it tells her who she may become. After high school, the possibilities should be endless. I look around at the class of 2013 and I see a room full of endless possibilities. And what a beautiful sight it is. T stacey cummins, faculty address I tussled around so many ways to approach this speech for weeks before I could even begin to write anything down.

At first I wanted to roast each and everyone of you. Mr Shepley was having no part of that.

So, what then? A bit of humor, nicer humor? No. I needed to do something more. Something you would not expect of me—seriousness.

So then I thought, what awe-inspiring information could I present to you on this day to guide you through this transformation into your futures? Nothing I say to you in the next few minutes can really change your futures, can it? Inspire you to be greater than each of you already are?

Only your experiences can guide you to be the you you will become.

Things will change. Inevitably, always changing. What you make of the changes will define you in the next stage of life.

Always learn from your experiences and use them to mold yourself into who you yearn to become.

So, now I will give you a few words of advice, of course, speaking from my experiences.

You are now Adults. Do not get arrested.

No amount of fun or anger, whatever it may be, is worth a life of embarrassment, having to explain why you were, to everyone you meet—each job, friend, or future family members. You are now adults, be sure to act like one.

Do not lie. Aloud or to yourself.

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You may have thought during my arrest comment, just don’t tell them.

That is a lie. Withholding truth is lying.

Why lie, just be who you are, in all situations. People appreciate honesty. Do not lie to yourself either—about anything— ever. It blinds your decisions and alters the true you.

Love your family, unconditionally.

They may not always say, do, or act the way you want them too, but they love you and always will. They will make mistakes, as will you. Learn to forgive, if you haven’t already. You will regret the alternative, trust me.

Always, I mean always, be the best in yourself. At all times.

Do not live a life of regret and what if’s. act. Work hard to be the best you can, in all you do. Life is much easier and enjoyable if you like who you are. So work hard at being the best you know how to be at each turn in life.

You are an adult now. Do not lie, love your family and be the best in yourself.

Beyond that I have little more to offer to you. Only your experiences can guide you to be the you, you will become.

So be sure to learn from them. T alumni association welcome susannah wilson ’87 smith Seniors, it is my honor to be the first one to say, “Welcome to the Tampa Prep Alumni Association.”

You have accomplished so much in your life at Tampa Prep. Think about all those things you conquered…the exams, the tournaments…Pisgah. Let’s think about the Pisgah trip. Some of you may have spent many nights that summer lying awake, wondering who’s going to be in my group, will I get enough to eat, what am I going to do without my cell phone? In fact, you may have spent more time worrying about the trip than actual-

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ly preparing for it. I know, because that happened to me the first time I chaperoned a Pisgah trip. I should have spent less time thinking and more time hiking in my new boots to break them in.

So I’m going to talk to you about stress and how it relates to something I know: wildlife behavior. And the first tip is: Don’t run until the lion is chasing you.

The first time I went to Africa I was blown away when I saw a herd of zebras by a waterhole and right behind them—on a termite mound—was a lion.

It was just hanging out. So some zebras watched the lion, while others drank.

They were vigilant, while still saving energy for when they needed it. See, if they spent their whole day in ‘fight or flight’ mode then their bodies would eventually break down. Sometimes we engage our fight or flight mode while we are in a perfectly safe environment.

We’re a pretty intelligent species—but this thing about thinking into the future can really mess with our biological processes. Our thoughts can cause our heart to race, triggering a cascade of stress hormones that could lead to inflammation and—eventually develop into a disease.That’s why we need to think like a zebra. Only expend energy on the things in your control. Don’t run until the lion is chasing you.

Second, Always have an emergency dismount. You need to strategize.

A zebra is born with the strategy—a foal is born with legs strong enough to run within an hour after birth. It can recognize its mother’s unique stripe pattern and vocalizations. Each species has a unique stripe pattern viewed from behind. That’s important when you’re running from a lion. We need to have an exit strategy too.

When I was a girl, I used to take riding lessons at a horse stable on Gunn

Highway where the Veterans Expressway exit for Citrus Park mall is now. Our riding instructor was Mrs. Evelyn Stephens.

She was an incredibly kind, soft-spoken gray-haired woman with bright blue eyes. She used to get all of us in the riding ring on our horses, have us trot around, and then say: “Emergency Dismount!” We would all have to ‘fall off,’ so we would know how do it. It was a brilliant strategy. The training gave me the confidence to get on my favorite horse, Enny, and run through the field with my arms held high.

Knowing how to fall off allowed me to ride with my arms outstretched.

I suggest that for every big situation you get into…have an exit strategy, an emergency dismount.

Lastly, Look out for your herd. You need Support. Whenever I see a herd of zebras, they usually have their back ends in the middle, with their heads facing out, gazing in every direction—watching for potential danger.

Keep in touch with your family and look out for your friends. And most especially, don’t forget this Tampa Prep community. Welcome to the Tampa Prep Alumni Association and know that we are all part of the same herd. T

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clockwise from left: Philadelphia Shepley Tour, Frances Sayers ’91, Mr. Plummer, Gael-Levin Simon ’87, Mr. Shepley, Yvonne Murphy Love ’86, Director of Development Susan Depatie, Stephanie Crowley ’06; Matt Danahy ’79, Conor and Lauren Danahy in Turks and Caicos on vacation; Suzy Lochridge Lassacher ’85 in her new office; Robert Jacobson ’93 and Karen Mimms Swift ’87 at the Los Angeles Tour party; Robert Solomon ’88 and his wife on their wedding day; Missy Polo ’87.

class of 1980 richard mcindoe is a tenured full professor and Vice President of Operations and Information Technology at Jinfiniti Biosciences, Georgia Health Sciences University in the Augusta area. Richard received his bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. in Immunology and Molecular Pathology from the University of Florida. He was a post-doctoral Fellow for five years at the University of Washington.

class of 1985 suzy lochridge lassacher is a

new member of Tampa Prep’s Technology Services Department. She returned to Tampa this summer to

take on the position of Student Technology Support Coordinator.

Suzy received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University and a master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Montana. class of 1986 mark brooker updated his contact information and let us know that he is a lawyer with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Chicago. He writes, “I’m involved with a lot of different areas, but probably the biggest is enforcement of nursing home regulations. “ paul demeza is the General Manager of Red the Steakhouse in

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South Beach. Red is expanding to Boca Raton. class of 1987 melissa polo declared her candidacy for Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge with a campaign kick-off party at the Chester Ferguson Law Center of the Hillsborough County Bar Association in Tampa. class of 1988 sam dantzler is married to Brandi

Fogg Dantzler. Sam owns Sam’s Powersports Garage, an online site dedicated to powersports dealer solutions and all-staff training. The Dantzlers live in Littleton, Colorado.

karla hartley was the Director

and Associate Artistic Director for a recent Stageworks production, Circle Mirror Transformation. In the program, Tampa Prep sophomore Lizzie Kehoe, who played a key role in Circle, credited Karla for her advice and help. Karla is well known in Tampa’s theater world where she has worked for 18 years as stage manager, actor and director. matt hilk is Director of News and Creative Services for wsmv-tv in Nashville. Matt has 20 years of broadcasting experience. barbara emener karasek is Vice President for Strategic Alliances with Sea World Parks and Entertainment in Orlando.

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class of 1993: joanna menszycki wilson leads the 20th reunion planning group. Her committee includes Holly Smiekel, Kim Wiley Miller, and Cortney Freeman Suthard. Ton contact Joanna, go to the Tampa Prep Class of 1993 20th Reunion group on Facebook.

above: Alumni volunteers presented Alumni Association awards during Senior Celebration, here presenting the Alumni Spirit Award. l–r: Susannah Wilson Smith ’87, Jennifer Menendez ’90, John Bumper Fahey ’90, Kirby Wilson ’13, Mihir Dubey ’13, Octavia Smith ’98. See p. 30 for Alumni Appreciation Award receipients.

robert solomon is married to Bari Rabin. He is an attorney and the owner of aja Channelside. Robert received his J.D. from New York University Law School in 2000, and graduated from Cornell in 1993.

class of 1989

services, child abuse and residential programs extends its reach to more than 6,000 children and their families each year. Karen lives in Sherman Oaks with her husband and three children. She attended the Peter Shepley Victory Tour in Marina Del Rey, California.

karen mimms swift is the

Communications Director for The Help Group, the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, adhd, developmental delays, abuse and emotional problems. The Help Group’s nine specialized day schools offer pre-K through high school programs for more than 1,500 students. Its broad range of mental health and therapy

class of 1991 tim matheson and Susan Burke announce the birth of a son, Ian Foster Matheson, born January 28, 2013. jen sarginson edgar emails: “Class of ’91 girls shana hilk beldick, michelle dobkin grech, erin mcduffie, isabelle hurtubise, and I went on a ski trip to celebrate our 40th birthdays, which take place this year. We all had a fantastic time; it was as if no time had

passed since our time at Tampa Prep great conversations and camaraderie!” isabelle hurtubise is a founder and partner of Hurtubise Weber Law in San Francisco and San Jose, California. Hurtubise Weber serves clients internationally in all aspects of immigration law. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (aila). Isabelle received her J.D. degree from New York University Law School and holds a B.A. from Harvard University in Economics. frances sayers received a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri, Columbia.

She received a Bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College where she majored in Anthropology and Classics.

Frances is married to Reid Bramblatt and they have two children. Frances attended the Philadelphia Shepley Tour party. class of 1992 mark butler lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Carrie, and daughters, Hattaway and Charlotte.

He is a Consultant with Stantec Consulting Services, a Civil Engineering consulting firm. Mark

graduated from Boston College in 1996 and received an M.S. P, M.P.A. in Planning and Public Administration in 2000. lewis sollner is Account Manager for the Elan Group in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area. He has been with Elan since 1997. Lewis graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in Economics. class of 1993 garret djeu is an orthodontist

practicing in Fairfax, Virginia. Gary was published in the American Journal of Dental Medicine and has been the subject of stories in the Washingtonian, Virginia Living, and North Virginia Medicine. He received a B.S. from Harvard College and his D.M.D. from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. sarah weinzierl pellenbarg

and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of a son, their second, Russell Victor, born April 22, 2013. Russell joins the Pellenbarg clan which includes his older sisters Lucy, 8, and Alice, 3, and brother, Miles, 5. The Pallenbarg household is a busy one!

Sarah is an appellate attorney at Brannock & Humphries and Eric is

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an IP and government contracts attorney at Phelps Dunbar. kristen shepley is Director of Marketing for cbiz Tofias & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.-New England Division, a top ten national accounting firm and business consulting company specializing in auditing, taxation and accounting. Kristen received a B.A. from Emory University. holly smiekel, hilary dawson arana ’92 and kelly simonsen wisneski ’92 had a night out for dinner at Ella’s in Tampa when Hilary and Kelly were visiting Tampa at the same time. class of 1994 mac guidera attended the Shepley Tour alum party in New York. Mac and his wife, Julienne, live in Orlando. Mac is with IBM Collaboration Solutions in Orlando, and his card indicates he is a Social Business Evangelist. Mac and Julienne have three children, Mac, Phyllis and Bry. jocelyn lewis is an Assistant Professor at the umdnj Robert Wood Johnson medical school department of pediatrics division of pediatric hematology/oncology at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey. She is a member of the rare tumor committee of the Children’s Oncology Group and also does research for an international group evaluating current treatment and outcomes of pediatric Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Lewis was formerly with the St. Jude’s Children and Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. amanda arnold sansone is a shareholder with Carlton Fields P.A. in Tampa. Amanda attended Amherst College, receiving a B.A. in American

Studies, and her J.D. from the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law. She is a member of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar.

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tampa prep golf outing chairs Paul Whiting ’86, Matt

Danahy ’79, John Bumper Fahey ’90

class of 1995 aimee boulet is a licensed professional engineer for aecom, building New York City’s first drinking water filtration plan, Croton wfp. In 1999 she received a Civil and Environmental Engineering degree from Georgia Tech, where she was on the volleyball team. Aimee lives in Brooklyn with her spouse, Bridget Shea, and they have twins, Cannon and Phoenix. elizabeth weinzierl lives in Atlanta where she is with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Elizabeth moved with her family from San Francisco during the summer. In May Elizabeth e-mailed: “I am in my fifth year of training here at Stanford, and have completed a four-year pathology residency and am almost finished with a one-year hematopathology fellowship. So basically, almost 20 years after finishing high school, I still don’t have a real job (but I will in August, finally). My husband is a statistician and works for the Duke Clinical Research Institute (based in Durham, NC), and fortunately he is able to work from home, allowing me a great deal of flexibility. The kiddo is now 10 months old and we are looking forward to moving away from the overpriced California daycare rates.” class of 1996 lori velazquez land is with the

touring company of Sesame Street, playing the roles of Elmo and Abby Cadabby. Lori stopped by Tampa Prep to catch up and tell us that she was

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Banks ’89, Logan Echave ’07, Jonathan Ford ’02, Michael Lokey ’95, Jeanine Mansour ’04, Jennifer Menendez ’90, Jennifer Mook ’88, Walter Perkins ’07, Adam Rieth ’04, Mallory Scarritt ’06, Austin Sigety ’04, Octavia Smith ’98, Andy Tapp ’02, David Tockman ’05

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Anddrikk Frazier ’94, Ansley Cowart Graff ’94, Patricc Petti ’81, Melissa Polo ’87, Susannah Wilson Smith ’87, Paul Whiting Jr. ’86, Jamal Wilson ’93, Christi Newkirk Zettel ’85 mission of the tampa prep alumni board The Alumni Board is dedi-

cated to building community between alums and the School. The Board provides opportunities for networking, socializing, volunteering and giving through events and activities that foster lifelong connections.

going to China with Sesame Street this summer. She was very excited about going. “I’ve never been to China before!” She and her husband live in Tampa. jay livingston is a partner/owner with Livingston Wolverton & Sword P.A. in Palm Court, Florida.

Jay received his J.D. from University of Oregon’s College of Law and in 2000 received a B.A. degree in Philosophy and Anthropology from Hamilton College. lexi winkles works for Home Shopping Network (hsni) in the marketing department. She lives in Hyde Park in Tampa. Lexi received a master’s degree from Rollins College and a bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.

class of 1997 sabrina carpenter caras and her

husband, Jason, are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Ruenn Hwa, born December 2012. derek djeu is with Syncarpha Capital in New York City. Derek built solar energy plants in California during his years with Shell. leah rigall eskelin is studying for a master’s in Resource Interpretation, a program designed for National Park Rangers through Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. Leah and her husband live in Seward, Alaska. They have two daughters, Caitlyn and Bella. justin and Anna facciolo are the proud parents of a son, Taj, born

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clockwise from left: Shana Hilk Beldick, Michelle Dobkin Grech, Isabelle Hurtubise, Erin McDuffie and Jen Sarginson Edgar on a Class of ’91 girls trip to Vail; Holly Smiekel ’93, Hilary Dawson Arana ’92, and Kelly Simonsen Wisneski ’92 met for dinner in Tampa; Aimee Boulet and Michael Bloom, Class of ’95, at the New York Tour party; who is the real Mr. Shepley? only Kristen Shepley ’93 knows; Mac Guidera ’94 and Mr. Shepley in New York; the Weinzierl-Pellenbarg clan, Lucy, Alice and Miles welcome little brother Russell.

December 2012. Taj’s big brother, Mason, is three. class of 1998 chris borzell is an attorney with Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer P.A. in Tampa. eunice kindred writes about her latest exhibition at Rogue Space, a gallery in Chelsea (New York City) that opened March 14, 2013. “My latest body of work, Soundtracks: Freestyle, explores the nature of freestyling through painting, visually communicating a musicality and choreography of movement through color and application of strokes and paint onto a surface. The inspiration of each piece draws from my relation-

ship with the medium, the relationship through songs and lyrics, and the musicality of each track and how I would reinterpret it into visual form rather than movement. This exploration creates a tension between time, composition, and expression, encouraging the viewer to experience the play between sight and sound.”

Sponsors included Canvas4life, Hint water, Seward Park Tech and was attended by well over 100 friends, family, kickstarter backers, media and art enthusiasts. zafar latif practices medicine in Daytona Beach. He is a hematologist and oncologist with the Halifax Health Center. Zafar attended Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan,

completed his residency at the University of Connecticut and a fellowship at Tennessee College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Zafar’s cousin, Noreen, is Valedictorian of the Class of 2013. cara sivils riley is a physician with Westside Family Healthcare in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. Cara received her medical degree from Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and her undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross. sonia sharma has a residency with UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Sharma received her M.D. from Temple University in

Philadelphia. She is engaged to Eric Tasker. jenifer siedlarz and John Carey announce the birth of a son, John Michael Carey, IV, called Jay. Jay is nearly two. Jenifer graduated from the University of Florida. The Careys live in Tallahassee. class of 1999 julie petrick is with the Political Department at emily’s List. She resides in Washington, D.C., and graduated from the University of South Florida in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. brett szematowicz is the owner/partner of his newly opened

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clockwise from left: Sabrina Carpenter Caras ’97 with her daughter, Sophia; Zach and Abbi Kuch Reynolds, ’02 and ’04, with baby Ellie; Ellie Reynolds; Justin ’97 and Anna Facciolo celebrate with three-year-old son, Mason; Derek Djeu and Matt Piechowiak, Class of ’97, at the New York Tour party; Taj Facciolo

law office, Greater Tampa Law P.L. He was formerly with Marone Law Group. Brett received his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 2007 and graduated from American University in 2003 where he majored in Justice. mayra yanes emails: “I’m completing my postdoctoral fellowship with Columbia University at the New York State Psychiatric Institute in New York City. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology last year and am studying and earning my post-doc hours so that I can get licensed. I am also engaged to a fellow clinical psychologist (we met in internship) and are planning for our wedding this August.”

class of 2000 jessica mauricio is with Custodio

Consulting llc in New York City.

Jessica received a degree in Architecture from the University of Miami in 2005, and a Master of Urban Design from City College of New York in 2012. ben wright is the Campaign Director for Progressive Massachusetts in the greater Boston area, a statewide grassroots organization for progressive change in Massachusetts. Ben was with the successful Elizabeth Warren for Senate campaign and has worked for Environment Massachusetts and Progressive Future. Ben received a B.A. in Sociology from New College in 2005, and an M.A. in

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International Relations from Freie Universitat Berlin. class of 2001 nicholas carlson was namechecked in the New Yorker (April 8, 2013) in a story about Henry Blodget, the Business Insider’s ceo and Editor.

Nicholas, a reporter and editor for the Insider, accessed Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard-era previously undisclosed emails to the Winklevoss brothers, and wrote about them, “questioning whether…Zuckerberg had stolen the idea for the social network from the Winklevoss brothers.” The discovery was breaking news and a Bloomberg show in the late spring of 2012. elliott charles was recently hired as Assistant Athletic Director

for Compliance at the University of South Florida. In the press announcement Elliott said, “My family and I are excited to be back home.”

Elliott was formerly with the MidAmerican Conference as Assistant Commissioner for Compliance.

Elliott received a master’s degree in Sport Management in 2007 and a master’s degree in Business Administration in 2012 from Northern Illinois University. talia shwer is an M.D. living in New York City where she is completing a residency in Podiatry. Talia attended the nyc Shepley Tour alumni party in May.

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clockwise from left: Lauren Oetinger ’03 received her doctorate; artist Eunice Kindred ’98 at her opening in New York City; Eunice’s freestyling through painting; Chad Bailey and Kelly Phillips, Class of 2003, on their wedding day; Jeanine Mansour ’04 and Jessica Euliano ’03 at the Tampa Prep Auction; the Koski ’02 family

class of 2002 Granny and former Latin teacher, carol sue carlson-jones

announces the birth of her grandson, Bodhi Dade Woodson, born June 2, 2013. She emailed: “Mom (and alum) gwendolyn jones and Dad Chris Woodson are thrilled and everyone is doing well!” abbi kuch and zach reynolds ’04 announce: “Elizabeth Emerson Reynolds (Ellie) was born November 26, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are the luckiest parents in the world to have the happiest, sweetest baby. It is so fun to watch her grow.” Abbi is the Marketing Manager for Harris Teeter after getting her mba from Wake Forest in 2011. Zach received his

Master’s in Psychology from Wake Forest in December and will attend the University of Southern California Dental School to study dental surgery in the fall. He plans to graduate in 2017. The family will be “moving to Los Angeles in August and look forward to many adventures on the west coast. Love to our Tampa Prep family!” ryan schreiber is the Brokerage Manager for Spartan Logistics Services LLC in Chicago. Ryan graduated from Michigan State University College of Law with a J.D. in 2009.

He received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida.

class of 2003 chad bailey and kelly phillips

were married last November at Disney World. Kelly writes: “There were several alumni at our wedding, including Maid of Honor rachael phillips ’06, ashley mortensen gagne, joe christiansen, brett hartnagel, and ethan marco ’17.

Chad and I live in Tampa now after attending graduate school at Colorado State. Chad is an engineer for the City of Tampa and I am a cpa at Deloitte.” jerry george is in his first year residency program in pediatrics at State University of New York downstate in Brooklyn. He attended the Shepley Tour party in nyc.

jill guidera is a Lead nyc Bicycle Ambassador with Transportation Alternatives, a nonprofit in New York City. Jill attended the Shepley Tour nyc in May. kiley mcdaniel is a Scouting Writer for espn. nate mcintosh is in Syndicated Finance with Wells Fargo Capital Finance. He lives in the Los Angeles area. lauren oetinger received a doctorate in English Literature with an emphasis in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Mississippi, May 10, 2013. She writes: “Teaching is definitely my calling. I’ve been teaching at the collegiate level for the last five years, and I absolutely love it. “ Lauren will teach junior

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clockwise from left: Gwen Jones ’02 and her mother, former Latin teacher, Carol Sue Carlson-Jones, with baby Bodhi; Kevin McIntosh ’09 and his family on graduation day at Emory; Bailey Steckbauer ’09 and Tara Nelan; Josh Holtzman ’09 at the accent podium; Emily McIntosh ’04 on her wedding day.

English at the Academy of the Holy Names in Tampa in the fall. Lauren and her husband Kirk were married Christmas Eve, 2011. They are the proud parents of Emma Jane, born February, 2013. brett schuster is working for the American Association of Poison Control Centers in the Washington D.C. Metro area. He is in the Communications and Public Relations department. Brett received a B.S. in Business Management from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Professional Studies degree from Georgetown University. class of 2004 jeanine mansour is a doctoral can-

didate in Biomedical Engineering at

University of South Florida. During second semester, Jeanine filled in teaching Tampa Prep’s Middle School math classes. emily mcintosh married Alex Ambiner in April, 2013, and graduated from Emory University’s College of Medicine in May! Alex was her classmate at Emory. The Ambinders moved to Baltimore to begin residencies at Johns Hopkins. Emily will do hers in Radiology. barrett miningham is an Accounts Executive with Chilewich and lives in New York City. Barrett was formerly with Tommy Hilfigger.

He attended the nyc Shepley Tour party. leah ottinger received a master’s degree in Nursing from Yale to

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become a nurse practitioner. She writes, “Since I had a BA in psych I did the accelerated first year graduate entry program for the bsn portion, so it has been a long three years. My fiancé Ryan is in the Navy, and I actually met him through a friend from Jesuit when they ended up on the same ship out of college! Small world!” In May, Leah accepted a position as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse Practitioner at Walter Reed Medical Center. tammy schiff has a fellowship with the Sierra Club in Portland, Oregon. She writes: “I am mostly doing legislative work, researching proposed bills, updating our legislative tracker, and suggesting positions.

I have also traveled to the Capitol to

do some advocacy work. I am still searching for permanent work, either here in Oregon or else back in the southeast. I am primarily interested in public interest environmental law…” Tammy received her J.D. from Emory University School of Law in 2012 and a B.A. in History and Environmental Studies from New College of Florida in Sarasota. jackie schutz lives in Tallahassee where she is Press Secretary for Governor Rick Scott.

She emails, “I have been with the Governor since September, 2011, and serve as his spokesperson. Prior to that, I earned my Master’s degree at the London School of Economics in Political Communications.”

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class of 2005 jordan cañas married Scott Ramsey in April in Seattle, Washington, where she resides.

Jordan is a Cancer Information Specialist for the National Cancer Institute. She graduated from Northwest University in May, receiving an M.A. in International Care and Community Development. She did her practicum experience with a Kenyan-based non-profit called Women’s Enterprises International.

Jordan served a year with AmeriCorps in Austin, Texas, working as a case manager for immigrants and refugees at Casa Marianella. She received her B.A.. in Cultural Anthropology with a minor in African and AfricanAmerican Studies from the University of Texas, Austin, in 2009. She studied abroad in 2008 at the University of Ghana, West Africa. amanda moodie moved to Atlanta to begin work as Network and Events Coordinator at the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement where she will be doing event planning, network coordination and grant management. She was previously in Washington, D.C. cady huss walden graduated from the University of Florida and then went to Florida State University’s College of Law. She is currently practicing law with Brock Law in Dade City, but she would like to move to New York City and is going through the process of being admitted to the New York Bar Association. elizabeth romaner is the illustrator for nbc Today Show Editor Bobbie Thomas’ book The Power of Style: Everything you need to know before you get dressed tomorrow.

Elizabeth attended Washington

University in St. Louis where she majored in Fashion Design and Art History. paul tucker lives in San Francisco and emails: “I’ve been with Accenture for just over three years now. I’m a consultant in the Supply Chain/Operations practice, which means I focus on the physical aspects of business—manufacturing, logistics, inventory management.” Paul graduated from Rice University. cameron white was among 15 winners in the Beijing Municipal Government’s inaugural international screenwriting contest. Cameron won a grand prize for his short screenplay, “City Music.” As reported in Hollywood’s Variety, the competition, launched in March, drew nearly 1,000 submissions of short film and feature film screenplays centered on the “Tale of Beijing” theme. Cameron received an expense-paid trip to Beijing to attend an awards ceremony June 9 along with $1,000 cash.

He also received $10,000 for financing his film. class of 2006 From garrett boorojian: “Career announcement: I’m the newest regular on-air personality for espn Triangle’s 620am The Buzz, the “Sports Shop Urban Sports Talk Radio show.” Garrett will be hosting his show, “Garrett Time” every Saturday. You can listen live online from 9:00 am–11:00 am est at thesportsshopradio.com. michael a. carranza authored a book entitled Parkinson’s Disease: A Guide to Medical Treatment that serves as a comprehensive and up-to-date guide for patients, caregivers, neurologists, and other medical professionals. Carranza, who earned his

in memoriam The Tampa Prep community mourns the loss of the following individuals who passed on during the year.

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Andrew L. Frazier, Jr. , May 7, 2013, father of Anddrikk ’94 and Alleo ’02 Frazier

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Joshua Robinson, Class of 2013, May 15, 2013

master’s degree in Pharmacology at the University of South Florida and worked in clinical neurological research at usf, hopes to become a neurologist and movement-disorder specialist once he graduates from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. saahil dadhania just completed his second year of dental school at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. He’ll receive his degree in 2015. Saahil graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2010 with dual bachelors’ degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics. He also attended Curtin University in Bentley, Australia, in 2009, on a study abroad program. lindsay freedman updated her contact information with the Alumni Office and emailed: “I came to New York City for my undergrad and stayed for grad school also. I went to Manhattan School of music and received both a Bachelor and Master of Music in Classical Voice and Opera Performance. I graduated last May and I’m currently working full time in

the city and auditioning for different things!” jamie gibney is the Order Entry Supervisor for one of two Samsonite corporate headquarters. Her department handles all North American orders. She received an M.S. from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Management with an emphasis on logistics, and a B.S. from Florida State University with a major in Multinational Business Operations.

Jamie lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

In February, kevin krebs emailed: “I worked in Breckenridge for most of last year (after finishing my Master’s in Tiotechnology in 2011), enjoying many days of skiing, hiking and mountain biking.

Following that experience, I traveled to Great Britain to visit david hicks, and we spent a week in Sicily (highlights included the beautiful seaside town of Cefalu and a tour of Mount Etna). I have spent the last few months at home with my parents working on various projects for them, and training for a half-ironman triathlon, which I plan to compete in this coming summer. Currently, I am

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clockwise from left: Jordan Cañas ’05 on her wedding day; Emily McIntosh ’04 wedding party; Jamie Gibney ’06 and the traveling Terrapin; Michael Carranza ’06, author.

packing up to head back out West, either to Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, Washington, to find an engineering job. There is still an outside chance that I will pursue a Ph.D. (not sure exactly what field yet), but I would like to work for a few years in Engineering first. “ xenia ruiz lives in Washington D.C. and works for the Center for Medicare Advocacy, where she is a Policy Analyst working to advance access to quality, affordable health care for consumers and beneficiaries nationwide. Xenia attended the Shepley Tour party in Washington in the fall. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida. In June she wrote a column for the Tampa Bay Times, “Help Immigrants Who

Do Their Part,” based on her own experience as an immigrant to the United States from Mexico.

enroll at usf’s new physicians assistant program…” class of 2008

class of 2007 will baumann is living in Manhattan working as a software consultant for Citrix Systems. He writes, “I travel around the country designing software implementations, planning projects and doing custom development work.” He has also created a few Android apps, like Smart Receipts. Will received his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Brown University. andy matthew emails that he is “a Biomedical Science and Medical Physics major at USF and plans to go into medical equipment sales or

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thomas coverson is studying at

Wake Forest University for a master’s degree in Mathematics. Thomas graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta and is considering going on for a Ph.D. in Mathematics. megan kelly is the head coach for the Academy of the Holy Names rowing team. She emails: “It has been and is a very enjoyable and rewarding activity for me. I love that I am able to come back to the Tampa community and share my knowledge about such a wonderful and unique sport!” Megan works with austin sigety ’04 at Outrigger Investments.

israel morejón is a writer with Socius Marketing in Tampa Bay. Israel graduated from the University of South Florida’s Honors program in 2012 and has been working with Socius ever since. gabriela piloseno received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Architecture from Tulane University, and is working toward Master of Science degree in Criminology at Florida State University. She is a research intern at Florida TaxWatch in Tallahassee. david waller is living and working in the Los Angeles area. David graduated from Amherst College. He attended the Shepley Tour party in Marina Del Rey.

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clockwise from left: Brian Bouton, Ben Wentworth ’05, Cameron White ’05, Barrett Miningham ’04 at the New York Tour party; Merrick Williams ’10 in Kyoto, Japan; David Waller ’08 at the Los Angeles Tour Party with Class of 1979 alums, Kelly Ebsary, David Voss and Holly Sherman; Amanda Mezer ’09 and her parents at the Auction; Alena Ransom ’09 on graduation day at Emory; Leah Ottinger ’04 and her fiance at Yale for her graduation.

class of 2009 josh holtzman graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida, May 4, receiving a B.A. with dual majors in History and Political Science, and a minor in Public Leadership. Josh was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and Chair of accent Speakers Bureau, the nation’s largest student-run speakers bureau. Josh writes: “This year we brought Maya Angelou, Mark Cuban, Elie Wiesel, Ron Paul and Sarah Silverman to UF, among others.” Josh studied abroad in London and had an internship with the United Kingdom Parliament, and later, with a U.S. Congressman and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Josh is living in

Chicago for a short time before starting Harvard Law School. rachel krausman graduated cum laude with special honors from George Washington University in May. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree and majored in International Affairs and a minor in Public Health.

She was also awarded the Wilbur J. Carr Memorial Award that is “given annually to that student in the graduating class of the University who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the study of international affairs and who has given evidence of possessing in marked degree the qualities that produce the good citizen and the dedicated public servant.” Rachel will be a Program Associate working at American Red Cross Headquarters in

DC, in domestic and international youth disaster preparedness. She will reside in Baltimore. kevin mcintosh graduated from Emory University in May. Kevin will attend Harvard Divinity School in the fall. amanda mezer is a writer for the Foothills Times at Wake Forest University where she majored in Communication. She received her B.A. from Wake Forest and is a graduate student at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, working on an M.S.P.H. degree in Health Policy and Management. Amanda attended the Tampa Prep Auction in the spring with her parents. alena ransom graduated May 13 from Emory University in

Atlanta, Georgia, with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a major in Anthropology, minor in Global Health. Alena competed as a varsity athlete on the volleyball team for four years and served as a senior captain.

She has accepted a full-time position as a healthcare consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton in the DC Metro and Rockville, Maryland, area, beginning in August. bailey steckbauer graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio. Tara Nelan, Tampa Prep’s Assistant Director of College Counseling, was visiting six colleges in the area, including Denison, and had an opportunity to visit with Bailey. (See picture) Bailey will attend the University of Wisconsin La

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in memoriam: josh robinson ’13 I had the good fortune to

Josh once asked me what programming books he should have,

meet Josh at the Careers

pointing to a 1200-page book he found. Instead, I referred him to the

Program for seniors in

100-page bible of programming, created by the inventor of C, written

January. Even in a class of

in the 1970s. Josh happily took a picture of it when he got it, and sent

bright, energetic students,

me another when he finished working through it. Nobody asked him

Josh was exceptional. His

to, he just did it.

questions were thoughtful,

Josh’s last project with us was to implement something called a

his observations keen, and

‘Quotient Filter.’ It wasn’t busy work. He had to forge new ground. We

more than anything, I noticed

asked Josh because we knew he’d want to do it. We already had that

his humility and quick smile. I

kind of confidence in him.

was impressed immediately,

We are simply heartbroken about Josh. He managed to inspire

compelling Mrs. McDuffie to

people that just barely got to know him. We cheered him through APs,

put in a good word for me

booed the non-believers at mit, and shared our stories about too

about a possible internship. Sometimes you simply know when you encounter a remarkable person.

Josh’s internship wasn’t like many of the experiences other stu-

much caffeine and 1:00 am Calculus. He was one of us.

In honor of Josh, I will be dedicating my book chapter to him, and the Red Lambda development team has embedded a memorial in his

dents have had. Instead, I offered him the chance to work on a book

honor in the code of our software. We hope that at least in these

chapter in post-graduate math and participate in computer science

small ways, Josh’s spirit will live on.

research as a peer. I was half kidding…he was “just a high school kid,” right? Perhaps unsurprisingly, Josh was undaunted. All I asked

Rob Bird, Class of 1992

him to do was compile bibliographies. Instead, he fearlessly plowed

President, Chief Technology Officer and Founder, Red Lambda

into the material. A week later, the thoughtful questions and keen observations started again. Having witnessed Ph.D.s struggle to grasp

In consultation with Josh’s parents, Lary and Susannah Robinson,

the concepts, Josh’s aplomb was astounding. We couldn’t help but be

Tampa Preparatory School and Rob Bird, Josh’s internship mentor and

drawn to his enthusiasm and nature.

Tampa Prep alumnus, established the Joshua D. Robinson Memorial

At the end of the first week, I required Josh to watch the movie

Fund in remembrance of Josh. This fund will provide financial assis-

“Real Genius,” a cheesy 1980’s movie about students at Cal Tech. I

tance to deserving students. If you would like more information about

wanted him to realize that his journey was just beginning, that there

this special fund, please contact the Development Office or find more

were so many amazing things to think about and opportunities to

information by going to www.tampaprep.org/donate.

embrace. Most importantly, I wanted him to appreciate that he had brothers in ’nerd.’ Almost immediately, he was quoting the movie to me, lol. Now when I watch it, I see Josh.

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clockwise from left: Erika Sugar ’04 and Andy George on their wedding day at the Tampa Theater; Rachel Krausman ’09 (left) graduates from George Washington; Xenia Ruiz ’06 at the Shepley Tour party in Washington, DC; art teacher Kaki King and Saahil Dadhania ’06 at graduation; Anne (Rimbey) Giles on the cover of her new book

Crosse in the fall and begin work on a master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration. michael trotti emailed in May: “I will be moving to Chicago to start a job with Protiviti, doing Risk and Compliance consulting in the financial services sector across the country.

I graduate from Boston College later this month with a degree in Finance.” class of 2010

Providence College soccer team his senior season. He is also a contributing sports writer to College Soccer News. merrick williams spent his junior year in Kyoto, Japan, on a Columbia University study abroad program, pictured here in front of Heian Jingu Shrine, Kyoto, Japan.

Merrick returns to Sarah Lawrence College for his senior year in the fall and will graduate in 2014!

lead the Mocs to a 22-12 overall record last season and a third consecutive appearance in the ncaa d-ii South Regional Tournament.

class of 2011

E-mail your news and pictures to Robin Kennedy, rkennedy@tampaprep.org.

Deadline for spring Tempo Scoop is January 1, 2014.

former faculty Former Middle School English Teacher anne giles, now Anne Giles Clelland, has authored a book, Work: It’s Personal. She’s also involved in a new health app project that generated $4,000 through crowdfunding. T

anthony baumann had an admin-

istrative internship doing business analysis and crm with Pyramind Global Advisors this summer.

Anthony is a senior at Providence College where he is majoring in Marketing and will be captain of the

gabby fernandez is a Florida

Southern College sophomore where she plays volleyball and was named Honorable Mention All-American in 2012. This right side hitter helped

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oh! the places you’ll go! where in the world are you?

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tampa preparatory school for students in grades 6–12

a place to… think Where a rigorous grounding in skills and knowledge is just the beginning — where teachers and students share inquiry, re?ection and analysis on the path to personal understanding.

create Where people celebrate the imagination in geometric proofs and formal essays, on canvas, computer and stage, in poetry readings and morning assemblies.

be yourself Where people respect di=erences and can >nd their place in a diverse community.

aspire to excellence Where students develop winning attitudes in academics, athletics and arts.

go beyond Where Florida Keys, North Carolina mountains, museums, concert halls and community service become classrooms that foster deeper understandings of one’s self, others and the world.

more than just a college preparatory school… a preparation for life with a higher purpose than self

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westchase golf club

friday, october 11, 2013

11:45 am Registration, box lunch r 1:00 pm Tee-off Awards Ceremony and appetizers following play Join golfing members of the Prep community and spirited volunteers for 18 holes of fun at the Home Loan Alliance Tampa Prep Golf Outing, and support the Alumni Financial Assistance Fund.

Space is limited to 28 foursomes.

New Era hats are a new color this year! Alumni discount to play!

Handcrafted Terrapin Trophies presented to the lowest scoring foursome (net) that includes an alum player.

sponsorships r Tournament Sponsor

is 2013 your reunion year?

sponsorships Home Loan Alliance

r Chance Drawing Sponsor

$500

r Red Sponsor

$2,500

r Contest Sponsor (1 of 4)

$500

r Gold Sponsor

$1,250

r Tee/Green Sponsor (1 of 36)

$300

r Meal Sponsor

In-kind or $1,250

r Hat Sponsor

Home Loan Alliance

r Golf Ball Sponsor

AVI-SPL

class of 1988 25th reunion october 11–12, 2013 For more information and to get involved, contact Jennifer Mook via the Facebook group Tampa Prep Class of 1988 25th Reunion.

2013 reunion years players r Foursome

r Beverage Cart Sponsor (1 of 4)

$500

r Single Player

r Reception Sponsor

$500

r Alum Player/Faculty

$750 $187.50 $100

class of 1993 20th reunion date tba

r 5-year: Class of 2008

Reunion Planning Committee: Joanna Menszycki Wilson, Holly Smiekel, Kim Wiley Miller

r 15-year: Class of 1998

and Cortney Freeman Suthard. Contact a member of the Planning Committee for more

r 20-year: Class of 1993

information and join the Tampa Prep Class of 1993 20th Reunion group on Facebook.

Invitations will be mailed in late August. You can also download registration forms online at www.tampaprep.org.

To initiate a reunion weekend or party, contact Robin Kennedy, 813.251.8481, ext. 4005

r 10-year: Class of 2003

r 25-year: Class of 1988 r 30-year: Class of 1983

rkennedy@tampaprep.org

proceeds benefit the tampa preparatory school alumni financial assistance fund, supporting a legacy of diversity.

reunions: just another reason why it’s great! to be! a tampa prep terrapin!

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the tampa preparatory school magazine fall 2013

non-profit org. us postage

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tempo inspiration

the jubilant class of 2013 tosses their mortarboards in the air. photo by studio artistry.

tampa preparatory school 727 West Cass Street, Tampa, Florida 33606 Tel 813.251.8481 Fax 813.254.2106 www.tampaprep.org copyright 2013 Š tampa preparatory school

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