Eblast for May 25 2012 - Pope John Paul II High School
Eblast for May 25 2012 - Pope John Paul II High School
Eblast for May 25 2012 - Pope John Paul II High School
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<strong>Eblast</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>25</strong>, <strong>2012</strong><br />
The <strong>Eblast</strong> is an electronic newsletter sent on a regular basis to parents, alumni, benefactors<br />
and other friends of <strong>Pope</strong> <strong>John</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> in Boca Raton, Florida.<br />
CHRIS KILIAN ’92 CAROLINA-BOUND<br />
Congratulations to Assistant Principal Chris Kilian ’92<br />
upon his appointment as Assistant Principal in a 2,100<br />
student high school in Greenville, South Carolina. Mr.<br />
Kilian has served the <strong>Pope</strong> community with distinction <strong>for</strong><br />
the past 11 years. He initially taught in our Social Studies<br />
Department be<strong>for</strong>e being invited to serve as our school’s<br />
Dean of Students. For the past six years, he has been our<br />
Assistant Principal.<br />
The move allows Chris and his wife, Suzie, to be closer to family in the Carolinas. Their parents<br />
are looking <strong>for</strong>ward to being near Chris and Suzie (a <strong>for</strong>mer math instructor at <strong>Pope</strong>), as well as<br />
their grandchildren—Katie, Kelly and Christopher.<br />
We appreciate the many ways in which Mr. Kilian has contributed to the overall academic<br />
improvements at <strong>Pope</strong>, and we wish Chris and his family much continued success and happiness<br />
in the next chapter of life’s journey.<br />
MEET & GREET SET FOR JUNE 1<br />
The Home and <strong>School</strong> Association invite you to a welcoming reception<br />
<strong>for</strong> our school’s Interim President and <strong>for</strong> our new Principal. This<br />
reception will be held in our cafetorium from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on<br />
Friday, June 1.<br />
As previously announced, Brother Daniel Aubin, F.S.C. (photo), has<br />
been appointed Interim President effective July 1, <strong>2012</strong>. Our new<br />
Principal is Mr. Mark Freund. He will also begin his new duties on<br />
July 1, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
(President’s Note: Although Mary and I will be unable to attend this reception—our son is<br />
getting married the following day in Buffalo, New York—we do offer our prayers and very best<br />
wishes to Brother Dan and Mr. Freund as they prepare to take over the leadership reins at <strong>Pope</strong><br />
<strong>John</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. <strong>May</strong> God bless and watch over them as they continue their ministry of<br />
leadership and service to and <strong>for</strong> others. -- Dr. Coury)
GRADUATION WEEKEND A HUGE SUCCESS<br />
Heavy rains did not dampen anyone’s<br />
spirits as the Class of <strong>2012</strong> celebrated<br />
graduation weekend. The festivities began<br />
with the Very Reverend Canon Thomas<br />
Skindeleski, VF, presiding over the<br />
Baccalaureate Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer<br />
Church Friday evening.<br />
Prior to the final blessing, the graduating<br />
seniors participated in the Service of Light<br />
(photo on left) prayer led by Sister Eileen<br />
Sullivan, OP and Dr. Michael Coury.<br />
Immediately following Mass, the graduating seniors and their families were the guests of honor<br />
at a reception hosted by Junior Class parents.<br />
On Saturday, the venue changed to Florida<br />
Atlantic University <strong>for</strong> the 30 th Commencement<br />
Exercises <strong>for</strong> <strong>Pope</strong> <strong>John</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. The<br />
102 members of the Class of <strong>2012</strong> achieved many<br />
honors. They were rewarded with acceptances<br />
from 100 colleges and universities, both near and<br />
far.<br />
Valedictorian David Builes (left in photo) and<br />
Salutatorians Gerald (Clay) Williston (center)<br />
and Nicolas Ruiz (right) each delivered eloquent commencement addresses.<br />
In his congratulatory remarks, President Michael Coury noted that the graduates were offered<br />
over 200 scholarships with a total value of $6,6<strong>25</strong>,450. This is a per graduate average of<br />
$65,000—more than double the $32,000 per graduate average in 2010, as well as significantly<br />
larger than the 2011 per graduate average of $51,000.<br />
Click Here to see a pdf copy of the Commencement Booklet and a detailed listing of the college<br />
acceptances and scholarship awards.<br />
POPE JOHN PAUL <strong>II</strong> AWARD<br />
One of the highlights of graduation weekend was the presentation of the <strong>Pope</strong> <strong>John</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>II</strong><br />
Award. This is the highest honor bestowed by the school upon a student. The recipients are<br />
selected by the faculty and members of the senior class. The prestigious award is given annually<br />
to one young man and one young woman in each graduating class. This year’s recipients were<br />
Connor Norton and Katherine Potter.<br />
Additionally, each honoree received a $2,500 scholarship from the Frank and Vera Ferola<br />
Charitable Foundation. The monetary award was provided in memory of Frank F. Ferola, Jr.<br />
’83, the first recipient of the school’s highest honor at the 1983 graduation ceremony.
(Connor Norton and Katherine Potter receiving their <strong>Pope</strong> <strong>John</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>II</strong> Award at graduation)<br />
(Note: the four graduation photos shown above were provided courtesy of senior parent Mike<br />
Miller)<br />
NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED<br />
We are very pleased to announce that David Builes has been selected as<br />
the winner of a National Merit Scholarship. Of the 1.5 million students<br />
entered in the <strong>2012</strong> National Merit Scholarship Program, only 8,300 were<br />
awarded one of these prestigious scholarships. We congratulate our Class<br />
Valedictorian and National Merit recipient, as well as David’s family and<br />
all who had assisted David to achieve this high honor of academic<br />
recognition.<br />
As previously announced, David will continue his studies at Duke University where he is one of<br />
only 15 recipients of the Angier B. Duke Memorial Scholarship. Other universities that offered<br />
scholarships to David include Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Yale<br />
University, Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Miami. Congratulations,<br />
David!<br />
ITALIAN AWARD TO KATIE YOUNGROSS<br />
Representatives from the Trinacria Sicilian<br />
American Cultural Society recently visited with<br />
Italian Instructor Eufrasio Volpe (left in photo) and<br />
his class. Club President Alvino Adamo and<br />
members Frank and Mary Digilio came by to<br />
award a $1,000 scholarship to graduating senior<br />
Katie Youngross. The award is presented annually<br />
to a student who has successfully completed their<br />
third or fourth year of Italian studies.<br />
The first recipient of this award in 1994 was Michael Pontillo ’95. Recipients of this honor in<br />
more recent years are: Clarissa Carlucci ’07; Roberta Gismondi ’08; Alessia Cioci ’09;<br />
Alessio Santoro ’10; and, Marisa Miller ’11.
CARTER JARA CAPTURES LAX HONOR<br />
Graduating senior Carter Jara has received the<br />
prestigious Bob Scott Award <strong>for</strong> the US Lacrosse<br />
South Florida Chapter. The award recognizes one<br />
player in each region who “exemplifies the<br />
fundamentals of the game, is always working to<br />
improve his game, and is a leader amongst his<br />
teammates both on and off the field.”<br />
The award is named in honor of the legendary Bob<br />
Scott. He coached <strong>John</strong>s Hopkins University to seven<br />
national championships.<br />
Carter, in photo with Coach Andrew Bolger, will study Business and Pre Law while continuing<br />
to play lacrosse at Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia.<br />
FIRST “CAPPIE” AWARD SINCE 2008<br />
Graduating senior Stephanie Suau (photo) became the first<br />
“Cappie” award recipient at <strong>Pope</strong> since 2008. She captured<br />
first-place honors as the “Best Comedic Actress in a Play”<br />
with her portrayal of “Mrs. Western” in last fall’s drama<br />
production of “Tom Jones”.<br />
Artistic Director Mary Kate McMullen ’07 reported that<br />
Lauren Nolan was nominated <strong>for</strong> her role as “The Tree” in<br />
the category of “Featured Actress in a Play”. Also, Lauren<br />
and Nicolas Aquino per<strong>for</strong>med in an opening number at the<br />
Cappies Gala.<br />
Celine Boccia, Marissa Elordi and Katelyn Weaver each received “Commendee” honors <strong>for</strong><br />
their dedication to our theatre program and to the Cappies.<br />
SENIOR LEADERS ELECTED<br />
Members of the Class of 2013 have elected<br />
Senior Class Officers <strong>for</strong> the new year.<br />
Kaina Louis-Charles will be the senior class<br />
President. She will be assisted by Kelsey<br />
Phan as Vice President, Emily Kissel as<br />
Secretary; and, Melissa Cubillos as<br />
Treasurer.<br />
(L-r in photo, Emily Kissel, Kelsey Phan,<br />
Kaina Louis-Charles and Melissa Cubillos)<br />
Meanwhile, next year’s Junior Class will be led by President Sofia Pack, the Sophomore Class<br />
by President Erin Gildea.
LAST CALL FOR YEARBOOK ORDERS<br />
There are a limited number of the <strong>2012</strong> Yearbook still available <strong>for</strong> purchase. Students should<br />
see Yearbook Moderator Michele Gigliotti in Room 405 to purchase one <strong>for</strong> $105.<br />
FINANCE OFFICE REMINDERS<br />
All student account balances <strong>for</strong> the 2011-12 school year are to be paid be<strong>for</strong>e school ends on<br />
June 7. Your Tuition Agreement Form (green sheet) <strong>for</strong> next year is also due. If we do not<br />
receive your Tuition Agreement Form authorizing approval <strong>for</strong> the Parish Member Tuition Rate<br />
($9,800), then we will automatically invoice the student at the Standard Tuition Rate ($10,800).<br />
If you have any questions, please contact the Finance Office <strong>for</strong> assistance at (561) 314-2111.<br />
PARKING PERMITS FOR NEXT YEAR<br />
Current juniors will have first crack at reserving their parking<br />
space <strong>for</strong> the <strong>2012</strong>-13 school year. The parking permits will go<br />
on sale to only rising seniors beginning from 9:15 AM to 11:00<br />
AM on Thursday, June 7. They may be purchased from Mrs.<br />
Cassidy in the President’s Office. The cost <strong>for</strong> the entire school<br />
year is $<strong>25</strong>0.<br />
The rising seniors will need to provide the make, model and<br />
license plate of the car(s) they will be driving. Checks should be<br />
made payable to <strong>Pope</strong> <strong>John</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>. Credit cards<br />
may also be used.<br />
The sale of parking permits will resume in August when the students return to pick up their class<br />
schedules.<br />
“RETIRING” YOUR SCHOOL UNIFORM?<br />
Graduating seniors and others who may have outgrown their school uni<strong>for</strong>ms are invited to have<br />
their uni<strong>for</strong>ms “retired” by bringing them to the receptionist’s desk in Carmelite Hall. We will be<br />
happy to recycle your uni<strong>for</strong>m by passing it along to those who might need them.<br />
CALENDAR NOTES<br />
Parents, we ask that you make note of these upcoming dates of interest. Please note that our<br />
summer mailing will arrive in early July. Important in<strong>for</strong>mation and required <strong>for</strong>ms <strong>for</strong> schedule<br />
pick-up will be included in this mailing.<br />
Friday, <strong>May</strong> <strong>25</strong> Senior Report Cards Mailed<br />
Monday, <strong>May</strong> 28 Memorial Day Holiday—SCHOOL CLOSED<br />
Monday, June 4 Final Exams: Period 1 (7:45-9:15); Period 2 (9:45-11:15)<br />
Tuesday, June 5 Final Exams: Period 3 (7:45-9:15); Period 4 (9:45-11:15)<br />
Wednesday, June 6 Final Exams: Period 5 (7:45-9:15); Period 6 (9:45-11:15)<br />
Thursday, June 7 Final Exams: Period 7 (7:45-9:15); Summer Recess Begins After Exam<br />
Thursday, June 14 Underclassmen Report Cards Mailed<br />
Monday, June 18 Summer <strong>School</strong> Classes Begin<br />
Tuesday, June 19 Summer Office Hours Begin (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
ART INSTRUCTOR IN NATIONAL PHOTO CONTEST<br />
Art teacher Judy Swerlick has two photos entered in an online<br />
National TV Photo Contest. You can support Ms. Swerlick in<br />
the competition by “voting” <strong>for</strong> one or both of her entries. A<br />
facebook account is needed in order to vote. The deadline is<br />
<strong>May</strong> 31.<br />
Click Here to view and vote <strong>for</strong> her photo entitled “A Study in<br />
Rust”. Click Here to view and vote <strong>for</strong> her photo entitled<br />
“Window”. If you are interested in viewing other artwork<br />
created by Ms. Swerlick, please click here.<br />
PRINTER’S PROOF FOR ANNUAL FUND<br />
As we enter the final month of our fiscal year, we are looking ahead to the preparation of our<br />
Annual Report magazine. The report will include the recognition of donors to the school during<br />
the fiscal year that runs from July 1 to June 30.<br />
Our major fundraising ef<strong>for</strong>t each year is the Annual Fund. Monies collected through the Annual<br />
Fund benefit every student, every day at <strong>Pope</strong>, as they allow us to bridge the gap between<br />
tuition revenue and the higher cost of educating each child.<br />
Our records from July 1, 2011 through <strong>May</strong> 21, <strong>2012</strong> indicate that the donors listed below have<br />
made a gift to this year’s Annual Fund. We ask that you check this printer’s proof to verify the<br />
correct spelling of your names. In the event that we may have overlooked anyone, we regret our<br />
error and ask that you reply to this <strong>Eblast</strong> so that we may update our records be<strong>for</strong>e publishing<br />
the Annual Report.<br />
David Anderson Steve & Jennifer Maggio '99 LeBrun<br />
Philomena Andress '06 Jeanette Lewis<br />
Jorge & Ileana Aquino Franco & Lourdes Loreti<br />
Jeff Atkins William (Jay) & Karen Lower<br />
Kelsii Atkinson '11 <strong>John</strong> & Joanne Mann<br />
Scott & Krista Baker Joseph & Maria Manning<br />
Nalline Baliram Richard & Christine Marcus<br />
Sam & Linda Barbaro Anthony & Laurie Mariano<br />
Julie Russell '88 Bassett Harrison Mariano<br />
Barbara Batchelder Martin & Laurenne McAteer<br />
Daniel Biczyk '05 Edward & Cheryl McCormack<br />
Peter Blum James & Jennifer Maggio '90 McMahon<br />
Boca Extreme Cheer Troy & Shelia Mesa<br />
Jeremy Brandt '95 Joseph & Jennifer Mignano<br />
Lori Geis '83 Brest Michael '83 & Rebecca Muldoon<br />
Deborah Hayes '89 Browder David & Tracy Murrison<br />
Gregory & Carolyn Burie Edward Myrick '90<br />
Sheldon & Darlene Berti '83 Burstein Robert & Margie Navarro<br />
Lara Carpenter <strong>John</strong> & Virginia Neering
Richard & Kathleen Casey Victor & Lina Nocera<br />
Bernard & Eileen Cassidy-Seynett Jessica Norcio '03<br />
Lisa Castellano '02 Leonard & Tracey Noud<br />
Matthew & Joan Chaloux Bonnie Nusrala<br />
James '89 & Ruth Coffey Robert & Mary Grayce Osowski<br />
Samuel Cogan '11 Gary & Donna Owens<br />
<strong>John</strong> & Karen Colasacco Ronald & Mary Pabisz<br />
Michael & Mary Coury Bruce & Julia Parker<br />
Eric Coyra-Calienes '12 Jennifer <strong>Paul</strong>ey '90<br />
Armando & Madeleine Coyra-Calienes Jose Perez '08<br />
Pablo & Caryn Cuadra Richard Perry, Jr. '14<br />
Dino & Denise Cupelli William (Greg) & Deborah Peters<br />
Timothy & Anni Dages Elizabeth Petruzziello '09<br />
Leah Davidson Marcella Piasecki<br />
Alexandra de Barros '06 Franco Piccinini '11<br />
Diane DeMarco Lorenzo & Edith Ponce de Leon<br />
Sean & Cecilia Dempsey Nicole Porzenheim '07<br />
Lawrence & Janine Dickson Jasmine Pottinger<br />
Matt & Marva Dillon Thomas & Nancy Reese<br />
Louis & Adele D'Lando Donna Rivera<br />
Sean & Michelle McCormick '86 Donahue Eddy & Linda Roy<br />
Christopher '83 & Renee Duffey Vincent & Wendy Sadusky<br />
<strong>Paul</strong> & Lynn Duffner Madelyn Savarick<br />
Mauricio Dugand '10 Barry & Peggy Seidman<br />
Jon & Karen Elordi William & Faye Selwyn<br />
Kerry & Lindsay Eve Charles & Marguerite Shaw<br />
Hector & Maria Falgons James & Doreen Shipe<br />
Michele Ferraro Pablo Sibecas '12<br />
Frank & Mary Jo Foley Salvador & Liliana Sibecas<br />
Mark & Dale Freund Sister Lorraine Sinn, OP<br />
Dayna Gangi '09 Nancy Foerster '83 Sowerbutts<br />
Ramon & Adalys Genemaras St Jude Catholic Church<br />
Thomas '83 & Patti Gibbons Christine St. <strong>John</strong> '88<br />
Patrick & Susan Gibney Deborah Stevenson<br />
Michele Gigliotti <strong>Paul</strong> & Terry Story<br />
Cesar & Patti Gomez William & Anna Strompf<br />
Miguel & Maria Grivas Gregory '83 & Mary Jane Crawley '84 Sullivan<br />
Tim & Susan Hanley Sister Eileen Sullivan, OP<br />
<strong>John</strong> & Donna Hanlon Judy Swerlick<br />
Barbara Harbin Brian & Laura Switalski<br />
Gabrielle Harbin '01 Samuel (Hardy) '87 & Heide Rosacker '90 Taylor<br />
Martin & Nancy Heise Gary Tuorto '11<br />
Terry & Helen '85 Hennis-Dahms Gary & Deana Tuorto<br />
Charles (Eric) & Julie Hicks Bruce & Karen Turnbull<br />
Walter & Roselyn Hinz Maxwell Venables '10
Carmen & Gail Irving Michelle Venables '11<br />
Bruce & Mary Jorth Peter & Dorothy Vilardi<br />
Christian '85 & Susan Kaelin Eufrasio & Michele Volpe<br />
William & Rosemary Kaelin Ian & Madeleine Walker<br />
Nicholas & Mary Kaleel Joel Weber '90<br />
Stephen & Karen Kelly Christine Weiland '06<br />
Christopher '92 & Suzanne Kilian Melissa Wharton-Smith<br />
David & Rita Kissel David & Nanette Woods<br />
Tim & Susan Koerber George & Maureen Worthington<br />
Amy Kotz '84 Robert & Tate Foy '01 Wright<br />
Joseph Kruempel '11 Brian & Gilda-Jo Youngblood<br />
Craig & Cynthia Kruempel Andrew & Patricia Youngross<br />
William & Lisa LaPato Gregory Zann IV '97<br />
Joseph '95 & Christina Larocca George & Suzanne Suppelsa '85 Zilvetti<br />
Gifts to this year’s Annual Fund will be accepted through June 30. For your convenience, you<br />
may donate online by clicking here. If you prefer, you may also make a check payable to the<br />
PJP<strong>II</strong> Annual Fund and mail to:<br />
<strong>Pope</strong> <strong>John</strong> <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>II</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
Attn: Development Office<br />
4001 N. Military Trail<br />
Boca Raton, FL 33487<br />
Thank you <strong>for</strong> your support of <strong>Pope</strong><br />
and the students we serve!<br />
Congratulations to the Class of <strong>2012</strong>
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