Fall 2014 - Archbishop Curley Notre Dame

“By our works, we show our Faith”
James 2: 16-18
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our spiritual theme for the 2014-2015
school year at Archbishop Curley Notre
Dame is a call to action. The rich quote from
the letter of St. James reminded early Christians that through works
and actions our faith is best lived. This quote should resonate with
all students here at ACND. As a Catholic school our community
shows our faith by how we dress, act, study, work, serve and
compete. These works exemplify what our faith does for us as
individuals, as a Catholic community, but also what our faith
does to those with whom we serve and touch in the surrounding
community. Our schools have had such a rich tradition of
showing our faith through our actions inside and outside the
ACND community. This tradition lives on and becomes ever
more important to our mission as a school.
ACND Board
Mr. Chris Frazier ‘93
Mrs. Lesia Hanson
Mr. John Heffernan
Mrs. Francine Holland
Mr. Jerome Hurtak ‘76
Mr. Christopher Kelley ‘68
Fr. Christopher Marino, Chair
Dr. Alma Sanjur Metcalf
Br. Anthony Murphy
Mr. Douglas Romanik
Mr. Arturo Salow ‘80
Mrs. Alicia Schindler, Secretary
Ms. Angela Scott
Mr. David Smith ‘78, Vice Chair
Mrs. Diane Stead ‘70
Mr. Marc Stead ‘69
Mr. John Zavertnik
As we begin our next 60 years, we will concentrate on our works,
to show the community our FAITH through advancing the scholars
of tomorrow, forming championship caliber sports teams that
honor sportsmanship and competitiveness, and a nurturing soul
that caters to the individual and allows them to see the needs
of others around them.
ACND Advancement Team
As you know the cost of education has skyrocketed and the amount
of tuition charged fails to cover the needs of the Archbishop Curley
Notre Dame community. We ask that you consider a gift this year.
Your gift will enable the school to:
Alexia Jean-Jacques
Advancement Services Coordinator
305.751.8367 ext. 22
[email protected]
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Offer critical financial assistance to deserving students.
Attract and maintain the best faculty and staff to serve
as role models.
Continue to build a state-of-the-art learning environment
by providing upgrades to labs, networks and technology.
Enhance the overall quality of our academic,
Campus Ministry and athletic programs.
Provide our Knights with the extraordinary experience
we had when we were students.
So I ask that you choose to make this the year that you make a
difference in the lives of Archbishop Curley Notre Dame students.
It is not the size of the gift that matters, but the number of
people who give.
May God bless you and your families and Archbishop Curley
Notre Dame.
Very truly yours,
Lisa Morales
Public Relations Specialist
305.751.8367
[email protected]
ACND Prep publication is produced by the Office of
Advancement as an information service to alums, parents, and
friends of ACND Prep. Readers are encouraged to submit
text for publication to the Office of Advancement in care of
Lisa Morales at [email protected].
The office reserves the right to edit all copies. Items and
pictures for the newsletter should include names and class
years (if applicable.)
Cover Photo Credits:
Tom Salyer Photography and
Marlene Quaroni (Florida Catholic)
The ACND publication is produced by:
Al Esper Graphic Design 954.559.0257
Douglas Romanik
Principal
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A changing neighborhood enhances the educational
opportunities of the verdant ACND fourteen acre campus. Come see what is new.
Congratulations to our newest graduates and welcome to your new life as alumni!
On Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church, we
celebrated our 60th Commencement Exercise welcoming the Class of 2014
to the ACND alumni community.
Lynn Delva, Salutatorian – 4.86 GPA
Graduated as Salutatorian with a 4.86 GPA and attends Florida State
University.
Jennifer Ann Lamy is currently a freshman at Mount Holyoke College in
Massachusetts and recipient of a four-year fully paid tuition scholarship
awarded by the Posse Foundation.
The 2014 End of Year Athletic Awards recognized outstanding achievement
by: Tiffany Ospin, Female Sportsmanship Award; Isaacson Innocent,
Male Sportsmanship Award; Alyssa Lambert, Outstanding Female Athlete;
Demonte Lumpkin, Outstanding Male Athlete; Jennifer Lamy, Female Scholar
Athlete; and Michael Smith, Male Scholar Athlete. The 2013–2014 Tim Charles
Memorial Award was presented to Daniel Diaz.
The Middle School Graduation ceremony took
place on June 5th at Notre Dame d’Haiti
Catholic Church.
We hope that this magazine will help you reflect upon your most cherished school memories. We ask our
past graduates to help us look beyond 60 years. Consider a gift today and help us move forward.
Every donation helps us sustain and expand the areas that need it most. And, you’re just a click away
from making a profound difference in our future graduates’ education.
Visit www.acnd.net/GivingTree to learn more.
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Grounded In Faith
Michael Smith, Valedictorian – 5.01 GPA
Graduated as Valedictorian with a Grade Point Average of 5.01 and earned
Summa Cum Laude Honors. Michael received the Miami Shores Outstanding
Student Award, received scholarship awards in excess of $175,000.00,
and attends the University of Florida.
ARCHBISHOP CURLEY
NOTRE DAME PREP
The Class of 2014 experienced considerable success in earning acceptances
into colleges and universities across the country, including: Northeastern
University, Penn State, Loyola University of New Orleans, University of
Connecticut, Howard University, Mt. Holyoke College, Iona College,
University of Miami, Florida State University, Florida International University,
St. Thomas University, and Barry University.
Reviving the Spirit of State Championship Tennis at ACND!
State Championship Tennis
The ACND Booster Club has successfully
helped bring new energy and commitment
to the advancement of our athletic programs. Thanks to the Club, a private donation, and a $5000 USTA Facility Grant, ACND
Prep proudly boasts resurfaced 78 foot tennis courts and soon, six new benches and aluminum bleachers!
“We are pleased to receive this endorsement
by the USTA as we move forward with our
goal to enhance our middle and high school
tennis program, plus offer a community
tennis summer camp accessible to
low-income families,” remarked Douglas
Romanik.
A Tennis Court Dedication Ceremony was
held on Saturday, October 11th. Representing the USTA were ACND Alums Jean
Desdunes ‘79, USTA Senior Director, Diversity
and Rick Davison ‘78, USTA Georgia Junior
Competition Coordinator. Both men played
for Archbishop Curley and Jean Desdunes
was a Doubles State Champion in 1979.
Many other members of the Curley tennis
team will be in attendance including team
coach Ed Matallo and Blaine Willenborg ‘78
who won three high school state championships (1976-78), and was part of
UCLA's national championship teams (1979
and 1982) before turning pro.Other players
honored were: Chris Kelley ’68, Mark Hurd
’76, George Oyarzan ’76, Leon De Leon ’76,
Cory Waldman ‘77, Egan Adams ‘78, Gary
Pappas ’79, Ken Kleinfeld ‘80, Joe Frechette,
Jr. ’80, Carl Cascio ’80, Albert Mora ’83,
Tamara Sutton ’98, and the late Tim Charles
’78 and Don O’Brakta.
Blaine, who is Vice President of Wealth Management and
Financial Advisor for Morgan Stanley in Aventura organizes
the company’s Doubles Tennis Challenge every year. He has
generously offered $1,000.00 of the event proceeds
from this and subsequent years to benefit the ACND Prep
tennis program.
More photos from the Tennis Court Dedication event can
be found on our website. We invite you to join or support
the Booster Club by making a donation or attending
an upcoming event. For more information visit the
Booster Club page at www.acnd.net/BoosterClub.
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2014-2015 School Year Highlights.
We’ve had a great start to the 2014-2015 school
year. Here are some school news highlights:
During Faculty Planning week, our teachers were busy preparing for
the new school year and ACND’s second year utilizing the 1 to 1,
individualized learning. The week ended, however, with a bit of fun!
ACND warmly welcomes Jim Ranieri as the new Coordinator of Student Services and Campus
Ministry and Director of Enrollment Management. Mr. Ranieri holds a BA Psychology and M.Ed
School Counseling from the University of North Florida; a M.Ed Educational Psychology from
the University of Florida; and M.P.S. in Youth Ministry from Loyola University, New Orleans.
“As a teacher I can build on the college prep academic rigor that is already in place and as Campus Minister I can help further
develop our faith community through daily prayer, retreats, and showing my faith through my work,” he commented. “Service
is such a vital part of Catholic education because we are not just teaching students about the faith, we are teaching them
how to live it.”
Clermondo Erisme has been awarded the Archbishop Favalora High School Scholarship Fund. He is a proud
member of our work/study team. He is a member of the cross country and soccer teams, and sings for
the school choir. Clermondo is always a positive presence around the campus, ready to help the community
in any way asked. He enjoys photography and took a course at the Little Haiti Cultural Center.
Tracey Dominique has been awarded the Msgr. Vincent Kelly Scholarship. In December, 2013, Tracey
received the Unstoppable Scholar Award from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez.
Because of her outstanding work in the community, she was selected by CBS4 Miami to be
featured on the show “Super Kids” that aired on March 31, 2014. It can been seen at: http://miami.
cbslocal.com/2014/03/31/cbs4-super-kid-tracey-dominique-takes-aim-at-changing-the-world/
Photo Credit | Marlene Quaroni, Florida Catholic
On Thursday, August 28th, Archbishop Thomas Wenski welcomed
students, alumni, faculty and administration at Notre D’Haiti Catholic
Church for the Opening School Mass. In his homily, the Archbishop
said: “For more than 60 years Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame has
existed to help young people be not only good students but also good
disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. To become a disciple is to set out,
as I said, on a great adventure with Jesus who calls us each by name
and says: “Follow me.” You could say that a Catholic school,
like AC-ND is called to be, should awaken within us the ability to hear
the Lord’s invitation to follow him and a Catholic school, with its
emphasis on discipline and character and excellence, should equip
us with the courage to act on that invitation – and thus to follow him
as we make our journey through life. It is how we respond to this
invitation that will determine the direction our lives will take.”
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Faith in Action
He began his career as Freshmen School Counselor at the Frank Peterson Academy in Jacksonville
and worked from 2004 to 2010 at Trinity Catholic High School, Ocala (an ERC School) as Director of
Guidance and Admissions and until 2011, as Director of Campus Ministry and Admissions.
Mr. Ranieri would then spend one year working as Education Coordinator at the Costa Rican
Resource and prior to ACND, as Guidance Counselor for Pensacola Catholic School.
2014-2015 School Year Highlights.
In September, students from our French Honor Society and TEEM Clubs
volunteered for an event held by the Women's Breast Health Initiative. They went
into the North Miami community and scheduled free mammograms and heart
screenings for low-income women. The TEEM club is a science club, where
students who are interested in medicine,
environmental science, technology, and
engineering are able to volunteer and do
projects based on their interests.
ACND Prep received an $8,000.00 grant from the Catholic Negro-American Mission Board
(CNAMB) to assist with teachers’ salaries. CNAMB funds will be used to assist with teacher
training costs related to ACND’s 1 to 1 Individualized, iPad Learning Program.
Faith in Action
Photo Credit | Marlene Quaroni, Florida Catholic
On October 25th, Carl Juste ’81 led the Opening Reception of an IPC Visual Lab
photography exhibit titled, “Carnival of Color.” On display are works by advanced
IPC Visual Lab photojournalism students whose images document the vibrant,
colorful life characteristic of South Florida. Participating photographers are:
Nancy Ancrum; Anthony Harris; Tomas Hauff; Nina Jackson; Jennifer Kay; Andriana
Mereuta; Jenny Romney; Marco Tejada; Zeus Shama; Gina Valenti. The ACND Gallery
is open Monday to Friday during school hours and runs through December 8th.
For more information about upcoming IPC Visual Lab classes,
visit: www.ipcvisuallab.blogspot.com.
Photo Credit | IPC Visual Lab
Our Cross Country Team had a very successful year with many runners achieving
personal bests. Senior, Rhian Romanik qualified for States the second year in a
row and finished in the top 100 runners.
On October 24th the Curley Knights placed 1st
in the opening Epicure chess tournament held
at Miami Country Day School. The team was
led by Junior Christian Masseus who had 4
wins and 1 loss and tied for 2nd place in the
Scholastic Division.
Our sports and arts camp were very successful this year and
what a great campus we have to develop their
skills! We need your support by helping to share
the word about next summer’s camp. And, now
with new and improved tennis courts, we hope
to start a summer, youth tennis
program. The cost is only $100 with discounts
for multiple weeks enrolled. To know more,
visit www.acnd.net/SummerKnights.
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Understanding the Individualized Learning Program
The “One to One” Individualized Learning Program
is flipping the classroom on its head as teachers
no longer lecture and students are responsible for
mastering class material through guided
independent study.
Teachers become coaches, first by laying out
academic goals, then helping each student write
his or her own Individual Learning Plan to
achieve those goals, and finally guiding the plan’s
implementation throughout the term.
Working hand in hand with the school, students
take control of their own learning while gaining
time management skills, strong study habits,
and confidence.
Rather than sitting back during lectures, students
discover the information on their own, and have
instant one-on-one time with their teacher.
As they move from a teacher dependent model to
one where students are autonomous, teachers
are freed to tap into students individual learning
st y l e s , a n d st u d e n t s a re e n c o u ra g e d t o
incorporate areas of personal interest.
We are proud to be the
first Archdiocesan school
to implement this new
learning strategy.
Please consider a gift
today that will support
technology upgrades.
To watch the
“One to One” video
and make a donation,
visit www.acnd.net.
During regularly scheduled classes students
complete most of their homework, study in
groups, and give presentations. Grades are still
earned, essays written and tests taken as
students prepare for college.
Each student is issued an Apple iPad for 24/7
access to electronic books, internet resources,
and Qino, “cloud” storage for their learning plan
and grades. The portal Showbie allows paperless
submission of documents and homework.
Video by Tom Salyer Photography and Multimedia and Pascal Depuhl
Photos by either: Marlene Quaroni, Florida Catholic or Tom Salyer Photography and Multimedia
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Reunions
Calling all Curley and Notre Dame ’65 grads!
A festive 50th Reunion weekend of re-acquaintance and
camaraderie awaits on September 26, 2015.
Please save the date and count on being free the entire weekend!
To know more, contact:
Jim Concannon -- [email protected] or 210-497-2586
Kitty (Costello) Wallace -- [email protected] or 813-992-0940
Mike Murnane -- [email protected] or 778-869-2284
Teri (Tangora) Britton -- [email protected] or 772-828-1624
Or, email [email protected] and a '65 alum
will reply the same day with information on how to login to the
ever-expanding Reunion Website.
The 2014 Homecoming Theme was Superheroes
Homecoming Week is always exciting for our current students and alumni.
We thank our graduates who return home to reunite with school friends
while helping to support their alma mater.
On Friday, October 11th, friends and families
gathered at the Miami Shores Country Club at the
24th Annual Golf Tournament. Whether you spent
the day “on the green” or just enjoyed dinner at night,
your participation and support is greatly appreciated.
Save the Date!
It’s not too early to begin planning for next year’s event. If you’d
like to play, sponsor, please email [email protected]. The tentative
date for the 2015 tournament is Friday, October 9, 2015 and
more details and updates will be found at www.acnd.net.
Do you reunite with ACND classmates from
time to time? Please send your mini-reunion
photos with a few details to [email protected].
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ACND Heritage Day – Called to Communicate
The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to
his lips. - Proverbs 16:23
On February 4, 2015, we will be honoring alumni from Notre Dame Academy,
Archbishop Curley High School and ACND Prep who have answered the call to
communicate at our 5th Annual Heritage Day: Called to Communicate.
Many of our graduates have pursued communication careers such as
journalism, public relations, advertising, radio and TV broadcasting, and
community affairs. We invite these professionals to serve on an alumni panel
representing different decades and careers to speak about their professions,
share high school memories, and inspire our current students.
Many will be present in person and some in spirit. If you are interested in
attending this event or can share some information about your career
(even if you cannot attend), please fill out a brief survey found at
www.acnd.net under the Alumni tab.
We look forward to seeing you at
Heritage on February 4, 2015!
For additional information, contact
Lisa Morales at [email protected].
Heritage Day - 2014
Heritage Day - 2013
Heritage Day - 2012
Heritage Day - 2011
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Year at a Glance
December
11
Christmas Concert
January 2015
26-30 Catholic Schools Week
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Middle School Art Festival
February
4
Heritage Day: Called to Communicate
18
Ash Wednesday Mass, 10am
27-28 HungerFest
March
12-15 Spring Musical - Little Shop of Horrors
April
1
Passion Play
30
Spring Concert
May
16
Graduation
June
5
Brother Rice Honors Academy
(Middle School) Graduation
July
24
Summer Knights Arts, Sports,
and Technology Camps
Honor Roll of Donors
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep gratefully acknowledges the gifts of time, talent and treasure
that underwrite this labor of love. The faithful generosity of alumni, parents, friends, and benefactors
assures both current and future students, a formation grounded in faith and family values while
promoting the diverse expressions of their individual and collective talents.
Together WE ARE ACND.
Principal’s Club $1,999 - $1,000
Mr. Guy Brickman
Mr. Joseph Burns
Mr. Laurence Danese
Msgr. William Hennessy
Mr. Cyrus Jollivette
Dr. Abdon Medina
Rev. Michael Sullivan
Mr. Thomas Valerius
Miami Shores Rotary Foundation
Mr. Thomas Romanik
Mr. Edward O'Donnell
Mr. Joseph Ortiz
Mary Pamela Olarte
Mr. Joseph Kershaw
Mr. Jerome Hurtak
Rev. Daniel Kent
Mr. Thomas Valerius
Mr. George Yao
1956
1959
1964
1970
1956
1958
1962
1967
1966
1976
1977
Leadership Gifts
$10,000. & above
Mr. James Heistand 1970
Mr. James Kushlan 1965
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mark
Catholic Negro American Mission Board
The Batchelor Foundation
Blessed Edmund Rice Club
$9,999 - $5,000
Mr. Thomas Jackson 1963
Mr. Cristobal Orrantia
Founder’s Club
$4,999 - $2,000
Mr. Clement Duru
Mr. Brian O'Connor 1993
Mr. Edward Jones
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Knight Club - $999-$500
Mr. Bernard Boyd
Mr. Steven Buffone
Mr. Mariano Gonzalez
Mrs. Carol Griffin
Mr. Casey Griffin
Mr. John Hoffee
Mr. Stephen Kolski
Mr. Michael O'Neil
Rev. Father David Russell
Brother Rice High School
Iona College Brothers Community
St. Brendan's Catholic School
Mr. Thomas Hyde
Mrs. Eileen Mullen Sanchez-Medina
Mr. Dirk Peterson
Dr. Edwards Phillips
Dr. Edgar Pierre
Mr. Mark Piper
Mr. & Mrs. David Smith
Mr. Jayson Yao
Mr. Steven Zelkowitz
Shucker's
St. Rose of Lima Church
Mr. Michael Harrison
Mr. David Gerrits
Ms. Merrill Romanik
Mr. Michael Engelke
Mr. George Oyarzun
Mr. Norman Powell
Mr. Jason Trahey
Mr. Noel Mijares
Graduate Services Miami
Dr. Douglas Stokesberry
Mr. John Butler
1976
1986
1961
1990
1959
1972
1961
1986
1985
1982
1976
1978
1983
1988
1978
1983
1976
1976
1983
1988
1977
2002
Honor Roll of Donors
Throughout the year ACND Prep is our family gathering place. We value your support throughout the year and your gifts great or small. Please consider renewing your commitment today
and support the graduates of tomorrow.
Laureate Club $499-$250
Mr. Francis Curci
1956
Mr. Nigel De Sales
Mrs. Marianne Devine
1977
Ms. Fanny Diaz
Mr. Frank Emmert
1965
Mr. Robert Dotterweich
Mr. John Foy
1962
Ms. Concepcion Fernandez
Mrs. Loraine Godinez
1983
Dr. Allen Fusco
Mr. Tom Jennings
1977
Mrs. Jennifer Geimer
Mr. Allan Kelley
1973
Mr. Michael Hannau
Mr. Tom Knieriem
1977
Ms. Lisa Hernandez
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Magaldi
1960
Mrs. Francine Holland
Mr. Rodrick Tavares
1985
Mr. W. Holland
Mr. Jonathan Mondesir
Mr. Charles Jones
Hon. A. Adderly
Mr. Thomas Longman
Mr. David Romanik
Mrs. Adriana Spitale
1975
1966 Mr. John Kish
1957 Mr. Joseph Krupp
Mr. Joseph Wagner
Mr. David Wessel
1971
1989 Mr. Harry Brion
Mr. Javier Hernandez
1987
Mr. Ronald Berceli
1958
1971
1977
Mr. Russell Bergstrom
1968
Mr. John Brooks
1956
De La Cruz Family
Mr. Luis Rovegno
Mr. Wesley D'Silva
2005
Mr. Arturo Salow
Mr. Edward Fitzwilliam
1956
Mr. Scott Wilson
Mr. David Holewinski
1957
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wronski
Mr. Roger Hooten
1971
Mr. Thomas Kaiser
1971
Mrs. Josette Kippenhan
1959
1954
Mr. Regis Kramer
1974
1960
Mr. Roger White
Mr. Steven Williams
1990
1956
1962
SLA Management
1980
Patron Club $99-$1
Duffy Realty
1981
1980
Mrs. Lorraine DeLand
Land's End
Natural Resources
Mr. Manuel Camunas
1968
Mr. & Mrs. John Paul
Pinch-a-Penny
Mr. Rohan McKenzie
1989
Ms. Sara Radbill
1999
1970
Mr. Nestor Reyes
2002
1954
Mr. Bruce Brown
1973
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony & Denise Lorenzo
Quirino Construction
Mr. Jesus Velasco
Mrs. Maria Castle
1963
Mrs. Irene Manning
HJ Miami
Mr. Long Ha
Mrs. Patricia Riehm
St. Rose of Lima Church
Ms. Eileen Henchy
Mrs. Aleyda Robles-Rodriguez 1985
Ms. Angela Jones
Sister Joseph Marion Gallagher, IHM
Ms. Peggy Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Don
Mr. Andres Manrara
Mr. George Emmert
Mr. Leonard Marinello
Mr. Mariano Fernandez
Dr. Victor Zaloom
1968
1970
1961
1957
Mr. Michael McFadden
1967
Mr. Dennis Fetscher
1960
Mr. John Anderson
1970
Ms. Maria Saenz
1962
Mr. John McHugh
1964
Mr. Jose Aldrich
1971
Mr. John Anderson
1970
Ms. Rosa Salgado
Mr. Gerald Mehlich
1958
Mr. Scott Carlson
1984
Mrs. Elaine Cunnane
Mr. Robert Miller
1959
Mr. Ronald Curley
1977
Ms. Eloisa Echazabal
Mr. William DeMauro
Mr. Charles Hayek
1956
1964
Ms. Jane Spinney
1982
1966
Mrs. Marisa Yanta
1981
Dr. Denise Fort
1960
Ms. Joan Lutton
Mr. Thomas Frechette
1979
Mr. Richard Spodo
Mr. and Mrs. Donald & Lesia Hanson
Mr. Daniel O'Connor
Ms. Jean Pierre
1987
Mr. John Owens
1956
Mr. Matthew Allen
1983
Mr. David Pilger
1955
Mr. James Lawson
1977
Mrs. Marie Gerber
1957
Dr. Michelle Powell
1984
Mr. William Skelly
1982
Ms. Marcia Gill
1958
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Quinn
1959
Mrs. Silvia Gillis
1975
1969
Mrs. Karen Marshall
1977
Century Club $249-$100
Mr. & Mrs. Julio A. De La Cruz
Mr. John Quirino
Mrs. Helene Aguilar
Mr. William Randolph
Mr. & Mrs. Reinaldo Andreu
Mr. Steven Ripley
1971
Mr. Bryan Jensen
1964
Ms. Kevin Whelehan
Mr. Gustavo Besil
Mrs. Marie Perikles
Mr. Korey Laszewski
1974
Mr. John Patnik
Mr. Gregory Sluyter
Mr. Albert Childress
Ms. Catherine Wiggan
2002
1984
Mrs. Josette Kippenhan
1959
1973
Mr. & Mrs. Harold & Ana Mantilla
1976
Claudia & Vincent Charles
Ms. Beatriz Rodriguez
Mr. & Mrs. Marilyn Charles
Mr. Justo Rodriguez
1970
1973
Mr. Rodolfo Rodriguez-Chomat
1965
Joan Armstrong
1966
Ms. Maria Roloff
1968
Mr. John Barkett
1968
Mrs. Patrice Dawson
1979
Ms. Merrill Romanik
1983
Mr. Orlando Barreto
1965
Mr. & Mrs. C. Ricardo Briz
1972
Dr. Steven Chavoustie
Mr. Joseph Chevalier
Mr. Henry Courtney
Mr. & Mrs. Ignacio Prado
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1977
*While every attempt has been made to
ensure the donor lists in this report
are complete, some mistakes are inevitable.
If your name was omitted or improperly listed,
please accept our apologies. If you have
detected an error, please notify the
Advancement office at 305.751.8367 ex. 28
Hall of Fame
Honorees
Mr. Charlie Diamond ‘55
Mr. James Heistand ‘70
Ms. Silvia Lizama ‘75
Mr. Blaine Willenborg ‘78
Ms. Lisa Boccard ‘80
Ms. Doreann DeArmas ‘89
Mrs. Dorothy (Chauveron) Sklaroff
Mr. John Zavertnik
Special Recognition Award
Archbishop John Favalora
Dinner Chair
Mrs. Swanee DiMare ‘65
Committee Chair
Mrs. Diane Stead ‘70
Committee
Ms. Zoe Doble
Mrs. Katherine Doble Cannata ‘02
Mrs. Lesia Hanson
Mrs. Francine Holland
Mr. Jerome Hurtak ‘76
Mr. Tom Knieriem ‘77
Ms. Monica Metcalf ‘09
Mr. Joseph Ortiz ‘67
Ms. Gabriella Quirino
Dr. Alma Sanjur Metcalf
Mr. Marc Stead ‘69
Platinum Sponsor
Mr. James Kushlan
Silver Sponsor
Herf Jones
Synalovski Romanik Saye
Bronze Sponsors
Barry University
Sponsors
Antares, Inc.
Garderns America
Ms. Rebecca Schulze
Ms. Rosemarie Banich
Mr. John Butler '02
KAMM Consulting
Silent Auction Donors
Dr. Donald and Mrs. Ellen Alexander
Dr. Marcy Alvarez
Alessandro Abate
Daniel Ballerini
Michael and Lidia Bellizi
Romero Britto
Dr. Daniel DelCastillo
Dr. Paul George ‘60
Ashley Gibb ‘09
Barry Gibb
Barbara Goicoechea
Jeanette Gonzalez
Matt Green
Francine Holland
Sam Holland Jr. ‘81
Carl Juste ‘81
Dr. Jamie Lima Maribona
Eileen Sanchez Medina ‘86
Michelle Metcalf ‘05
Monica Metcalf ‘09
Joe Ortiz ‘67
Robyn Peterson ‘65
Dr. Edgar Pierre ‘82
John and Gabriella Quirino
Jose Ramirez
Father David Russell
Linda Santeusanio
Dr. Alma Sanjur Metcalf
Alicia Schindler
Angela Scott
Marc and Diane Stead ’69 & ‘70
Aileen Ugalde ‘84
Emma Whitman
Law Offices of Norman C. Powell,
‘83
ACND Booster Club
University of Miami
Aventura Mall
The Conch House
Britto Central Inc.
Lincoln Road Dermatology
Bay Pointe Dermatology
& Cosmetic Center
Sean Donaldson Hair Salon
AFLAC Insurance
The Polo Life, LLC
Ironflower Fitness Studio
Manolo International Hair Salon
Elite Island Resorts
My Local Seats Ticket Box
ACT Productions, Inc
Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
Moshi Moshi
BVD Café
KC Healthy Cooking
A fish called Avalon
Miami Dade Fire Dept. at Miami
Shores Station
Lidi Bella Jeelry Design
Night Breed Guitars
Full Page Color
Dr. Marion Colas-Lacombe
Mr. Jerome Hurtak
Mr. Ed Jones, Herf Jones
Mr. James Kushlan
Mr. Tom Miller, Miller Construction
Ms. Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard
The Buoniconti Fund
Synalovski Romanik Saye
Mrs. Swanee DiMare
Mr. Dirk Peterson, Harley Davidson
Full Page Black and White
Mr. Roger Bickel, Freeborn & Peters LLP
Mr. William Brickman
Ms. Jessica Fernandez,
Dade Construction Corp
Ms. Libby Giostra,
Miami Jewish Health System
Ms. Jenny Gragg Carson
University of Miami
Ms. Elizabeth Hogan, Miami Real Estate
Mr. Sam Holland, Conch House
Mr. Robert Longman, Longman Gang
Mr. Doug McCarron, Haggard Law Firm
Mr. Joe Ortiz
Ms. Maria Phillips, History Miami
Ms. Merrill Romanik
Barry University
Class of 1966
Iona Prep
Mrs. Swanee DiMare
Mr. Roger Bickel, Freeborn & Peters LLP
Mr. William Brickman
Ms. Jessica Fernandez
Dade Construction Corp
Ms. Libby Giostra
Miami Jewish Health System
Ms. Jenny Gragg Carson
University of Miami
Ms. Elizabeth Hogan, Miami Real Estate
Mr. Sam Holland, Conch House
Mr. Robert Longman, Longman Gang
Mr. Doug McCarron, Haggard Law Firm
Mr. Joe Ortiz
Half Page
Ms. Marie Aucamp, Aucamp's Nursery
and Landscape Inc.
Ms. Shirley Izaguirre,
American Red Cross
Mr. Ed Jones, ACND Booster Club
Mr. Christopher Kelley
Christopher P. Keller, P.A.
Mr. Thomas Longman
Mr. Michael McDermaid
Knights of Columbus
Ms. Cindy Perez
St. Peter & Paul Catholic School
Mr. Edgar Pierr
Edgar Pierre Foundation
Mr. Thomas Romanik
Ms. Nancy Smith
Ms. David Smith
Mr. Marc Stead
Mr. Douglas Stokesberry
Dr. Pablo Vivas
Cardiology Associates of Miami Beach
Ms. Katie Wilson
JMilton / United Property Management
Mr. Tom Zavertnik
Sinclair Louis Law Firm
Mr. Frederick Zorovich
Catapult Learning
Cushman School
St. Agnes Academy
Mr. Christopher Kelley
Class of 1968
Mr. Dan Longman, Priority Lending
Mr. William Murphy, Security Alliance
Mr. Norman Powell
Ms. Melissa Provost, SLA Management
Mr. David Smith
Memorial Healthcare
Ms. Resa Strickland
Miami Shores Country Club
Fairchild Tropical Garden
Rotary Club
Dr. Isaac Bassan, Gastro Helath
Quarter Page
Ms. Hilda Alvarez, Pack & Send Cargo
Ms. Joan Dewit
Flynn Engineering Services, P.A.
Mr. Gerald Goldman, SEFL, Inc.
Mr. Michael Murnane
Mr. Franco Pavoncello
John Cabot University
Mr. John Quirino, Quirino Construction
Dr. Edgard Sandoval
Dr. Amery Wirtshafter
Mr. Joseph
Center for Diagnostic Imaging
St. Rose of Lima
Memorial Funeral Home
ACND Parent Council
Business Card
Mr. John Butler, Master Host Catering
Mr. Carlos Capote, J&C Tropicals
Daniel A. DelCastillo, D.M.D
Ms. Katherine Doble, Siren Marketing
Dr. Leon Egozi, M.D., P.A.
Dr. Felder, Gastro Health
Ms. Giovanna Fernandez, Infiniti
Dr. Alicia Hadida-Hassan
Ms. Loraine Hofmann Godinez
Bow to Stern Maintenance Inc.
Ms. Amelia Javier, A&M Accounting
& Professional Services
Dr. Lavergne, Gastro Health
Marisa Messore, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Dr. Neustater, Gastro Health
Mr. Edgard Ramirez, My Local Seats
Ms. Nelly Rastelli,
Atlantic International Realty
Mr. Gabriel Rastelli, Night Breed Guitars
Dr. Roman, Gastro Health
Dr. Alma Sanjur
Dr. Joseph Trentacoste
Mr. Jesse Walter, Greater Miami Shores
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Hector Arana, iRun
Mr. Joe Blair
Dr. Francesca Gallarello
Dr. Douglas Herrera
Ms. Cristina Imburgia, Imburgia Realty
Dr. Phillip Mirmelli
Ms. Judy O'Connor
Mr. Phil Ryan
Mr. Artie Salow
Football Sub
Pizza Point
Ms. Mary Almolda, Blanco Insurance
Donations
Center for Diagnostic Imaging
Mrs. Ellen Ibarra Medina
Mr. William Heffernan
Dr. Isaac Bassan
Mr. Jim Heistand
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bell
Mrs. Frances Sevilla-Sacasa
The Batchelor Foundation
Mr. Concannon
Attendees
Mrs. Dorcas Schooley Krolopp
Mrs. Ceil Bravo
Mrs. Liz Bravo Rega
Mr. Robert Longman
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Mrs. Sue Longman
Ms. Theresa Novak
Mr. Robert Longman Jr.
Mr. Thomas Longman
Mrs. Caroline Longman
Mr. James Kushlan
Ms. Kirsten Hines
Mr. Jim Concannon
Mr. Mark Silverio
Mr. Orlando Barreto
Mr. Stephen Palmquist
Mr. Mike Murnane
Mr. Juan Antonio Bueno
Ms. Teresita Falcon
Mr. Bill Figueredo
Mr. Ramiro Ortiz
Mr. David Mesnokoff
Mrs. David Mesnokoff
Mr. Jorge Zamanillo
Mrs. Jorge Zamanillo
Mr. Jay Pelham
Mrs. Jay Pelham
Mr. Paul George
Mrs. Laura George
TBD
Dr. Alma Sanjur-Metcalf
Ms. Monica Metcalf
Ms. Michelle Metcalf
Mr. Bruce Keller
Ms. Elaine Ziebarth
Mr. Frederick Zorovich
Mrs. Karen Zorovich
Mr. Guy Carbonneau
Mr. Thomas Romanik
Ms. Patty Kennard
Ms. Megan Romanik
Ms. Eloisa Echazabal
Mrs.Liliana Foley
Mr. Guy Brickman
Mrs. Elizabeth Brickman
Mr. William Brickman
Mrs, Sandra Brickman
Mr. Marc Stead
Mrs. Diane Stead
Ms. Merrill Romanik
Mr. Carole Romanik
Mr. Lee Romanik Ross
Mr. Greg Ross
Mr. Andrew Ross
Mr. Jake Ross
Mr. Ethan Geimer
Ms. Betty Romanik
Mr. Chris Romanik
Ms. Grace Romanik
Ms. Angela Scott
Ms. Elisa Mastromarino
Mr. Calvin Rayburn
Ms. Samantha Scott
Mr. Ed Jones
Mr. Manuel Synalovski
Ms. Lisa Synalovski
Mr. Jose Saye
Ms. Cristi Marin
Ms. Nina Saye
Mrs. Barbara Selikoff
Mrs. Jennifer Geimer
Mr. Jeff Geimer
Mr. David Gerrits
Mrs. Barbara Gerrits
Mr. Greg Murphy
Mrs. Lisa Murphy
Mr. David Smith
Mrs. Nancy Smith
Mr. Douglas Stokesberry
Mrs. Patty Stokesberry
Ms. Janice Gerrits
Mr. Yao
Mrs. Camille Geraldi
Dr. Michael Geraldi
Ms. Valerie Finks
Ms. Krystal Aguilar
Ms. Kovita Ahmed
Mr. Tom Laubethal
Mrs. Karen Laubenthal
Mr. Mike Lopykinski
Mrs. Katie Lopykinski
Mr. Andrew Laubenthal
Ms. Katie Sampedro
Mr. Kevin Cavaioli
Mrs. Mary Cavaioli
Mr. Jon Batchelor
Mrs. Nancy Batchelor
Ms. Mary Ahern
Mr. Ricardo Briz
Mrs. Elena Briz
Mrs. Mary Jimms Moore
Mr. William Murphy
Mrs. Susan Murphy
Ms. Peggy Ryan
Mr. Jerome Hurtak
Mrs. Donna Hurtak
Mr. Albert Childress
Mrs. Kitty Childress
Mrs. Mary Weber
Mrs. Michael Weber
Mr. Marty Mennes
Mrs. Linda Mennes
Mrs. Francine Holland
Mr. Sam Holland
Mr. Charlie Diamond
Larry Hofmann
Ramona Hofmann
Linda Hofmann
Loraine Godinez
Fernando Godinez
Lisa Magnone
Michael Magnone
Mr. John Quirino
Mrs. Gabriella Quirino
Mrs. Veronica Kelly Sera
Mrs. Kristi Romanik
Mr. David Romanik
Mr. Joseph Ortiz
Mrs. Rita Ortiz
Mr. Jean Pierre
Mrs. Linda Pierre
Br. Jason Ford
Br. James DePiro
Br. Thomas Armstrong
Ms. Janes M. Spinney
Mr. Ray Yeager
Mrs. Debra Yeager
Mrs. Patricia Dervishi
Mrs. Swanee DiMare
Mr. Paul DiMare
Archbishop Thomas Wenski
Father Richard Vigoa
Mrs. Barbara Pickard
Ms. Robin Peterson
Mr. Al Supernet
Mr. Larry Wilson
TBD
Mrs. Beth Love
Mr. Richard Love
Ms. Helen Ferre-Aguirre
Mr. Aguirre
Mr. Spero Canton
Mrs. Chris Canton
Mr. Arturo Salow
Mrs. Katherine Salow
Mrs. Valerie DiPol Hinkell
Mr. Jason Trahey
Mr. Ed O'Donnell
Mr. George Oyarzun
Mrs. Daphne Dominique
Mr. Jerry Dominique
Mr. Jose Ramirez
Mr. Felipe Ramirez
Mr. George Romanik
Mr. Joey Woodworth
Mr. Aaron Romanik
Mrs. Lesia Hanson
Fr. Daniel Kent
Mrs. Zoe Doble
Mr. Robert Clum
Mrs. Claire Clum
Ms. Alicia Schindler
Mr. Horacio Aguirre
Ms. Lynn Summers
Ms. Barbara Parnell
Mrs. Frances Sevilla-Sacasa
Mr. Sevilla-Sacasa
Mr. Douglas Romanik
Mr. Jack Brickman
Mrs. Brickman
Father Marino
Rick De La Guardia
Mrs. De La Guardia
Diane Pantaleon
Welcome Hall Of Fame 2014 Inductees
ARCHBISHOP CURLEY NOTRE DAME 2014 HALL OF FAME
The 11th Hall of Fame Gala was a night to reunite with
cherished high school friends, but most importantly an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of seven distinguished
individuals who have made an impact on the community.
On Saturday, April 12th, about 200 guests gathered at the
distinguished La Gorce Country Club to honor the 2014
Honorees: Larry Wilson '58, James Kushlan '65, Camille
Martone Geraldi '66, Tom Laubenthal '68, Mark Hurd '75,
David Gerrits '78, and Merrill Romanik '83.
The success of this annual event is dependent upon the
support of financial contributions, items donated, and
the people who have given many hours of time and talent.
Thanks to Spero Canton and Helen Aguirre Ferré ’75,
Masters of Ceremony; Swanee DiMare ’65, Honorary Chairperson; and the 2014 Hall of Fame Committee: Zoe Doble,
Katherine Doble Cannata ’02, Lesia Hanson, Francine Holland,
Jerome Hurtak ’76, Tom Knieriem ’77, Dr Alma Sanjur Metcalf,
Monica Metcalf ’09, Gabriella Quirino, Douglas Romanik ’84,
Eileen Sanchez Medina ’86, Diane Stead ’70, Marc Stead ’69,
Carol Stos, and Catherine Veinovic ’03.
The Hall of Fame Gala is a wonderful
opportunity to reunite with your
ACND family. Your participation
ensures that we can continue
providing the highest education
for many years to come. To attend,
sponsor, or volunteer, please contact
Alexia Jean-Jacques at
[email protected]
or 305.751.8367 *22.
To see more photos,
visit www.acnd.net
under the Alumni tab.
Save the Date!
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Alum Notes
We value your feedback. Send your suggestions via email, post a quick note on our Facebook page, or just give us a call.
On October 26th, Swanee diMare ’65 was honored at the Archdiocese of Miami’s inaugural “Women of
Faith” awards luncheon. Swanee was one of 10 women to be recognized for involvement in parishes,
schools, fundraising efforts, special projects and ministries, not to mention community volunteerism.
“Swanee diMare is a pinnacle of faith put into action,” commented Douglas Romanik. “She is a model of
service to our school (and her alma mater, Notre Dame Academy for Girls) and one who serves selflessly
for many prominent, South Florida charitable organizations. She is an Honoree and, for many years,
has served as Honorary Chairperson for our school’s Hall of Fame Gala. Her vivacious personality is always
warmly welcomed by our inductees and their guests. And in addition to her service, Swanee and husband
Paul have generously supported ACND Prep’s endowment fund. We are thankful for their generosity
because, through these types of gifts, she inspires many others to give, and we are able to steadfastly
preserve more than 60 years of traditions while advancing our school into tomorrow.”
Courtesy Photo | Manny Hernandez, Miami Herald
Megan Novinger '07 married Matthew Nelson on May 31 2014 in Savannah, GA. Both work with the
Savannah Chatham Metro Police Department. Megan is with the mounted patrol and Matt is an ARIDE
officer (advanced roadside impairment driving enforcement) and DRE (drug recognition expert.)
Matt is also a Drill Sargent in the Army Reserve. They live in Richmond Hill, GA with Matt's 4 year old s
on Maddox.
Guy P. Carbonneau ‘59 has written a book titled The First Medical Protocol - Prayer: When Faith Intersects
Science Miraculous Things Occur based on his wife Florence’s (’60) struggle with cancer. Guy designed the
first of a series of braille printers in 1970, which allowed a visual impaired person access to computer technology. He is a recipient of the state of Florida Rehabilitation Association's Achievement Award. He has
developed computer-based applications for the National Cryptology School applying expertise in computer
sciences and instructional design. He has provided consulting expertise in monitoring systems for the Federal
Bureau of Prisons in Washington, D.C. Guy has served as a proposal reviewer consultant for the National
Science Foundation, Small Business Innovative Research Program. He holds two United States patents in
computer related peripheral communications terminals. He has been featured in Who's Who in Technology
Today, Computer Sciences in Forbes Magazine, “Faces Behind the Figures.” Guy has authored and published
a fictional novel titled ADX prompted by personal experience with federal and local agencies. He and
Florence have two sons. Courtesy Photo | GP Carbonneau Facebook Page
Calvin Rayburn ’10, who graduated from Barry University this year, was picked by the Philadelphia Phillies
in the 16th round of the 2014 Major League draft. Coach Jerry Yeash, who just completed his 32nd season
as head coach, was happy to receive the news. “Calvin began playing baseball at ACND after his freshman
year, but he developed very quickly. While watching one of Calvin’s Barry games, I remember sitting beside
a scout who had thought his radar gun might be broken. He couldn’t believe the pitch recorded 90!”
Courtesy Photo | Barry University
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Alum Notes
Elena Ortiz ‘74 celebrated her 25th year as
Principal of Nativity Catholic School in
Hollywood. "I believe in always finding
something new – new tweaks, new ways to
teach," she said in an article for the Florida
Catholic. "I'm never convinced we’ve arrived.
I'm always asking, 'Is it good enough?”
Courtesy Photo | Jim Davis, Florida Catholic
Wallace Aristide ’83 is an influential Principal and mentor at Northwestern
High School. He was recently featured in a video about NFL Draft Prospect,
Teddy Bridgewater.
You can watch it here:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2053127-nfl-draft-prospect-teddy-bridgewater-gives-his-mom-a-pink-cadillac-escalade?utm_campaign
On September 13th, the Booster Club held a
ACND/UM alumni tailgate party.
On Friday and Saturday, October 11th and 12th, 2014, long-time
friends united at the Class of 1974 Reunion Weekend. Some
played golf at the ACND Annual Golf Tournament or just attended
the Happy Hour and dinner held that evening at the Miami
Shores Country Club. On Saturday, the friends met for lunch at
Verde/Perez Art Museum, followed by returning to ACND to
watch the Homecoming Game, and later that night at Monty's
in Coconut Grove. To see more photos from the Reunion,
visit the Alumni page at www.acnd.net.
IN MEMORIAM
Prayers to the family and loved ones to our cherished
Knights and Ladies who recently passed away.
Melissa D. Viscount ‘92
Anthony "Fats" Poitier ‘71
Bruce Kelley `79 was named the Washington Post 2014 Boys Basketball Coach
of the Year - All-Met Elite. In his 10th year at Bullis Academy in Potomac, MD,
Bruce guided the Bulldogs to their third consecutive Interstate Athletic
Conference title. Bullis has won 29 straight conference games during that
stretch and five IAC tournament titles since Bruce's first season at the helm.
He has accumulated a 180-80 record and has led the Bulldogs to four 20-win
seasons. Courtesy Photo | Washington Post
Kimberly Topping Morris '92 and husband Jeff Morris welcomed
their second child, Joseph Jeffrey "J.J." Morris, born on April 24, 2014.
The couple also has a 3 year old daughter Mackensie.
Bruce Keller ‘78
Coach Armand “Stich” Vari
Thomas Wyroba ‘68
Claudia McCaughan ‘79
William Knierem
(father of Kathryn ’72, Robert ’76,
Terri ’79, Thomas ’77)
Richard Skelly
(father of Richard Skelly, Jr ’77 and William F. ’82)
Please send Alum Notes to [email protected]
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How Does Our Garden Grow?
This year our TEEM (Science) Club is planting a garden.
Their seeds will need the proper nourishment and care to
not only yield vegetables next year, but become sustainable
plants for many years to come.
As we look beyond 60 years, we must care for our cherished
Archbishop Curley Notre Dame just as the students will tend
their garden. There are many ways to give. Please visit,
www.acnd.net/GivingTree to know how you can make a
difference, or give us a call!
Reaching ACND’s 60th Anniversary marks another historical milestone. As we look back at our heritage founded on Faith, Family, Excellence,
so must we look forward and build towards our future. Renew your commitment to ACND today and help us work towards new milestones.
Visit www.acnd.net to learn more about ways to give.
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