Peninsula Catholic Knight Report

Fall 2013

Knight RepoRtPeninsula Catholic

110 th Birthday2013

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110 Years Rooted in Faith, Service & Excellence

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On The CoverArt by Ciara Reyes ’13

ADVISORY BOARD 2012-2013Chairperson

Mr. Michael King P’12

Vice Chairperson Mr. Michael Reilley P’11 ’16

Secretary Mrs. Judy Triska P’09 ’13

Members Mrs. Bonnie Abdallah P’15 ’17

Mr. Darrell Brackin ’48 GP’13Mr. William (Bill) Burke P’16

Mr. David Dwyer Dr. Robert Edmonds P’10 ’14 ’16

Mr. Joseph Gately ’69 P’94 ’98 Rev. Mr. Bernie F. Taylor

The Honorable Robert Yacobi ’48 P’78 ’82 ’83 GP’10 ’13

The Peninsula Catholic High School community challenges young men and women to mature spiritually, intellectually, socially and morally by providing a disciplined and

nurturing, college preparatory environment rooted in the Catholic tradition.

Peninsula Catholic Mission

A Message from the Principal

Campus News

110th Anniversary: Honoring the Past and Celebrating the Future

“The Riebe Mob” - A legacy of family, sacrifice and perseverance

Fine and Performing Arts

Athletics

Graduation

2013 Annual Report

Alumni News

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PrincipalJanine Franklin

Director of Development & Marketing

Molly Bowes

DesignerMaya C. Norvel

Contributing Writers Mike Holtzclaw, Daily Press

Ellen R. Strong

The Peninsula Catholic Knight Report is produced by the Office of Development & Marketing.

Letters and comments are welcome.

Please send inquiries and comments to: Molly Bowes, Director of Development &

Marketing, PCHS600 Harpersville Rd.

Newport News, Virginia 23601, email to [email protected], or telephone

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Peninsula Catholic High School600 Harpersville Rd.

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Greetings PC Knights!

As you read this edition of our Peninsula Catholic Knight Report, we are well into yet another successful school year. Some of the many things you will read about have all been in preparation for 2013-14. For example, our Technology Cadre, composed of teachers and administrators, worked tirelessly last year to initiate a 1:1 technology initiative. In August, every 8th, 9th, and 10th grader had a Chromebook placed in their hands. Our students have never been more engaged in their own learning.

You will also hear from our School Advisory Board president who, with the help of the entire board, has moved the vision of our physical expansion into a reality. Members of the Board watched over the clearing of land behind the school and the relocation of our new, $100,000 soccer field. After a blessing and dedication, PC’s men’s soccer team took on Walsingham Academy in their inaugural game and tied 1:1 in overtime. Our next immediate steps include softball, baseball, tennis, and a wrestling room. Hopefully, we will be writing about the completion of those facilities around this time next year!

Lastly, we reminisce on the wonderful year we just left behind. Mr. Batkin fondly recalls his time spent with 70 seniors preparing for the next chapter in their lives. Mr. Jackowski’s review of our athletic teams--the struggles, the commitment, the triumphant victories--will make you proud of our student-athletes who are well-known for their outstanding sportsmanship and perseverance against, sometimes, all odds. Mrs. Kovalcik proudly shares the accomplishments of her fine arts department--through our seasons of music and song, art, and drama. There is much, much more! So, sit back, relax, and read the tale of Peninsula Catholic’s 2012-13 school year!

Janine FranklinPrincipal

Campus NewsThe International Book Sharing Project (IBSP) is an exercise in international cooperative learning concerning the Shoah (Holocaust) and its meaning for youth today. Through the project, Peninsula Catholic was paired with an Israeli school, and confronted questions of morality and culture through a shared reading of Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel’s “Night.”

Peninsula Catholic Theology teacher, Eva Hinojosa, initiated involvement in the program in the hopes that connecting with students from Wiesel’s own ethnicity would personalize her students’ understanding of the Holocaust’s continued international impact. “I enjoyed exposing my students to such an engaging project that let them become aware of the struggles of the Holocaust,” said Hinojosa. “Specifically, the struggles of Elie Wiesel with students from Israel.”

Lana Bernhardt, an IBSP liaison, presented students with additional information about the Holocaust and assisted them in connecting with their counterparts in Israel. “This was a remarkable group,” noted Bernhardt. “I was inspired by [their] robust, engaging discussions that exemplified [their] critical thinking skills.” The bridge that the program created between students of different cultures and religions provided a learning experience that moved beyond the classroom walls, and will most likely positively impact the students as they move onto college and onto their professional lives. “It was a great way to share ideas and morals of the story with people of different faith and origin,” said Chris Duke ’13.

(Top) Seniors sharing experiences with Israeli students. (Bottom) Eva Hinojosa and Lana Bernhardtt with Principal Jenny Franklin.

Since the early 1950’s, St. Vincent and PC students have traveled to the “The Big Apple.” The tradition continued when 40 PC students hit the road this past March. “What better place to experience some of the biggest movements of art, drama and music,” said Patrick Smith, PC drama teacher. “New York is a pilgrimage that every young aspiring artist must make.”

During the trip, students and chaperones visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art, walked around Central Park, toured Grand Central Station, took a boat tour around the New York Harbor, visited the 9/11 Memorial, saw two Broadway plays

(“Newsies” and “Annie”), attended Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, took in views from the Rockefeller observation deck and explored Little Italy, Chinatown, the Village and Times Square. “I can’t believe we fit so much into one weekend,” said Jessica Kovalcik, fine arts teacher. “It was a blast!”

InternatIonal Book SharIng Project Seniors Connect with Israeli Students

a tradItIonal trIP to nYcArt Students Spend A Weekend In NYC

(Top) Students waiting to board bus for a 1959 New York Trip. (Bottom) Students stop for a photo in Central Park.

Father gIno roSSIJoins the PC Family

Fr. Rossi has been warmly welcomed into the PC Family this 2013-14 school year. Fr. celebrates Mass weekly as well as on special occasions and feast days. A Pennsylvania native, by way of Yorktown,

VA, Fr. Rossi not only celebrates Mass at PC, he also opens chapel for confession and prayer on Mass days and speaks in theology classes. We are so blessed and happy he has joined us.

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As decreed by Pope Benedict XVI, the Peninsula Catholic community kicked-off a “Year in Faith” with a holy celebration that included songs, prayers and reflection.

The theme was chosen by the Pope from scriptures (Acts 14:27), and was meant to inspire Catholics to grow deeper in their faith by increasing knowledge of the catechism, while demonstrating love for others and God. “The ‘door of faith’ is always open for us,” wrote Pope Benedict in his Apostolic Letter. “[It is] ushering us into the life of communion with God and offering entry into his church.”

During Peninsula Catholic’s celebration, inspirational testimonies were shared by members of the community and class representatives presented symbols of “keys” to open the door of faith. The theology department coordinated the celebration and the school community

inscribed their names on a physical door, which remains in the school lobby as a symbol for each of us that we start and end each school day with an investment in our faith, the good will and support of each other, and a reminder that God’s love means that a door is always open for each of us.

Campus NewsPenInSula catholIc’S Year oF FaIth

Pc FacultY MeMBer honored aS a haMPton road MagazIne toP teacher

Peninsula Catholic business teacher, Melanie Weser, was honored by Hampton Roads Magazine with a 2013 Top Teacher Award. This award recognizes teachers in the community whose dedication to their profession and their students makes lasting positive impressions upon their students. “As a new student from Seoul, Korea, I took Mrs. Weser’s Economic and Personal Finance course,” said Yunwoo Noh ’14. “Some of the terms were very hard for me to understand and Mrs. Weser always met me after school with smile and helped teach me strategies for learning the advanced material.”

Weser is enjoying her seventh year as a professional educator. After being nominated for the competition, she was one of ten teachers selected out of 8,702 nominees.

Weser, who also serves as the IT specialist at PC, is thrilled about the new technology driven application in her classroom and throughout school. “This year, I required my eighth graders to communicate with experts in the field for more insight on a project they were researching. This kind of immediate

connection to professionals was nearly impossible when I was in high school.”

Beside being valued as a teacher, Weser has been instrumental in establishing PC as a technologically progressive school through the One-to-One Technology Initiative. The initiative, which began in early 2013 with the procurement of Chromebooks for each classroom as well as extensive training and support for teachers, continues into the 2013-14 school year. This year, students in grades 8-10 received a personal Chromebook computer loaded with Google Education applications and software. It is projects like this that demonstrate Weser’s work as a dedicated teacher and a supportive coworker and make her an instrumental part of the PC family.

Kara Maners, Francesea Chiarello, Megan Duregger, Ali Via and Joey Dominique stand in front of the community’s “door of faith.”


The PC Foreign Language Department recently welcomed internationally renowned poet, Luisa Igloria, Ph.D., as the guest speaker at the Foreign Language Honor Society’s inaugural induction ceremony.

For the first time, PC students were inducted into the following language honor societies: the Alpha Xi Chapter

of Virginia National German Honor Society Delta Epsilon Phi, the National Junior Classic League Latin Honor Society, and the Enrique Gonzalez Martinez Chapter of the National Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica. The purpose of these organizations is to recognize high academic achievement in language arts while fostering interest and an appreciation for language, literature and culture.

Foreign language faculty members Nancy Lamb, Martha Maurno, William Murphy and Viktoria Van Eck led the inductees in reciting the honor society’s mission statement and respective oaths, while Igloria congratulated the students on their accomplishments and spoke about the role language studies plays in a student’s education. “Having the opportunity to be a Fulbright Scholar during my graduate studies and participating in different cultural experiences really enriched my educational experience,” said Igloria.

Students were appreciative of their interactions with Igloria, and were captivated by the poet’s colorful use of language and charismatic delivery. “She showed good examples of how

languages impact cultures,” said Connor Burke ’16. Fellow inductee, Grace Miner ’16, agreed, “It was a unique way to learn more about other languages.”

Igloria is an eleven-time recipient of the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature in poetry, nonfiction and short fiction. Her recent awards include the 2009 Ernest Sandeen Prize in Poetry from the University of Notre Dame Press and the 2007 49th Parallel Prize in Poetry from the Bellingham Review. She is currently the director of Old Dominion University’s Masters of Fine Arts Creative Writing Program and became involved with Peninsula Catholic after instructing high school Spanish teacher Martha Maurno in a graduate Spanish program at ODU.

“Language is a great skill for young people to explore,” commented Igloria. “The students at Peninsula Catholic were very bright and engaging and the new Foreign Language Honor Society will provide a great opportunity for students to fully submerge in the languages of their choice.”

PenInSula catholIc hIgh School WelcoMed InternatIonallY renoWned Poet luISa IglorIa, Ph. d

Inductees pose for a picture after receiving their certificates.


PenInSula catholIc hIgh SchoolHonoring the Past and Celebrating the Future

Father Thomas J. Wilson checked his watch as the train chugged to a stop and steam billowed around his feet. He’d lost track of time while preparing for his visitors, and left the rectory at St. Vincent de Paul

later than he planned. It had been barely a year since the Xaverian Brothers had started their own school - St. Vincent Academy - but Fr. Wilson was invigorated by a new challenge: helping to build a Catholic school for girls.

His first job that afternoon was to collect and deliver four Sisters of Charity of Nazareth to their new home. Sr. Charlotte Hourigan, Sr. Frances Meager, Sr. Lorenza Dedrick and Sr. Agnes Sienna George stepped off the train from Kentucky with humble belongings, and were quickly escorted by Fr. Wilson to meet Bishop Augustine Van de Vyver, who was awaiting their arrival at the school - a building donated by a couple committed to supporting Catholic institutions.

Thomas Fortune Ryan and his wife, Ida Mary Barry Ryan, were blessed, both in fortitude and finance, and they shared those blessings with the religion and arts that enriched their lives. Ryan, born into poverty in Virginia and orphaned at age 14, moved to New York when he was 21 to make his money in a series of endeavors - railroads, tobacco, insurance, oil, lead, and diamonds among them. Thomas and Ida would eventually donate more than twenty million dollars to Catholic establishments over their lifetime. One of their bequests was a brick school and convent on 33rd Street, Newport News, the beginning of St. Vincent de Paul School.

Based on a writing by Ellen R. Strong, which was originally published in the 75th Anniversary Book. Adapted by Jim Foley ’96 and Molly Bowes.


The Bishop greeted the sisters as Fr. Wilson helped them navigate the muddied sidewalk and steps to the building provided by Mr. Ryan. The imposing brick mansion was two stories high, with four large rooms heated by steam and a coal stove. Despite the weather, the rooms were cool and conversations echoed off the empty spaces and high ceilings.

The Bishop blessed the building, and left the sisters to their work. It was October 2, 1903. In just under three days, with Fr. Wilson’s help and little else other than drive and dedication, the four Sisters of Charity of Nazareth would open the St. Vincent de Paul School for 104 girls.

The first year at St. Vincent School was characterized by “missionary circumstances” for its founders. When the sisters walked to morning mass at St.Vincent De Paul Church, their black robes drew the attention of the thousands of shipyard workers who shared their route, causing one worker who noticed their procession to inquire if the president of the shipyard had died. As winter approached, the generously donated building proved drafty and challenging to heat, causing Sr. Charlotte to return to Kentucky when her rheumatism became too much of a challenge. Sr. Mary de Paul Fitzgerald arrived to teach music (a focus on the arts was a value that would stay with the school for decades as - at least through the 40’s - there was always a designated music teacher on staff). Fr. Wilson continued to work on the sisters’ behalf and collected books from the church library, while borrowed cash and public school texts supplemented the school materials. By the time Sr. Rosine Griffin arrived in 1904 to run the school - shocked at

the “knee-deep” mud road in front of the building, the “mud pond enclosed by a green-mold fence” leaning behind the building, and the ailing housekeeper huddled for warmth next to the small coal stove inside the building - she declared that the conditions at the school constituted “a foreign mission.” She was quickly reassured by the other sisters that the situation was temporary: the Ryans had already invested in constructing a new school building.

The new building opened in 1904 and served as the school’s home for many years. In 1929, St. Vincent de Paul School became coed when St. Vincent Academy closed and the sisters took in 56 of its male students. Increased enrollment required more space, and construction was initiated to expand the school once again.

Saint VinCent de Paul


PC History Highlights

The PC Glory Years

Oct. 2 Four Sisters of Charity arrived in Newport News to start a Catholic school for girls.

Oct. 5 St. Vincent de Paul School opened in a building donated by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fortune Ryan.

The Alumni Association was formed.

The new school building was dedicated on 34th St. The fall of 1931 enrollment was 250 students.

The Parent-Teacher Association was formed.

Five lay teachers joined the faculty and the first minority student was enrolled as a first grader.

The school name was changed to Peninsula Catholic High School (PCHS). The grade school was closed and the focus for Peninsula Catholic was shifted to a college preparatory curriculum.

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The PCHS Endowment Fund was established.

PCHS received Southern Association of Colleges and School (SACS) accreditation.

The Class of 1995 was the last class to graduate from the school on 34th St.

Sept. 27 PCHS’s new building on Harpersville Rd. was dedicated and opened.

The first scholarships funded by the PCHS Endowment and the Hilt Family Endowed Scholarship were awarded.

Oct. 5 PCHS celebrated 100 year anniversary.

Multiple additions were made to the footprint of the Harpersville campus. These additions included a weight room, auxiliary gym, concession area, band room and physical education room. Four more classrooms were built including one computer lab, and one science lab.

Weekly Mass returns to campus. Students in grades 8-10 receive Chromebooks. The first home soccer game is played on what will eventually be one of many new athletic facilities.

In 1931, construction was completed on the building that decades of alums considered “school” - a two-story brick structure that spanned 33rd and 34th Streets between Huntington and Virginia Avenues. In 1954, St. Vincent welcomed its first integrated student body, five years ahead of the commonwealth’s public schools. In 1960, St. Vincent de Paul School was renamed St. Vincent Central High School, and in 1966 the school’s name was changed to Peninsula Catholic High School to emphasize its role as a school for the entire region. Peninsula Catholic eventually arrived at its current

home on Harpersville Road in 1995 as the result of an extensive campaign by dedicated families and friends to continue Catholic education on the peninsula in a location with opportunity to expand and one day incorporate its own athletic fields. Peninsula Catholic’s facilities continue to evolve: the 2013 school year opened with the results from a successful campaign to support the Chromebook One-to-One Technology Initiative, as well as completion of the Peninsula Catholic soccer field - the first of six planned home athletic amenities.


“Cloudy” KnightsPC Prepares Students for a 21st Century Collegiate Experience

As the PC community becomes more familiar with the school’s new 21st Century technology based instructional methods, excitement is growing. Project based learning is the cornerstone of this initiative, and the objective is to foster collaboration and engagement while developing college-level technology skills.

In the summer of 2012, PC installed a wireless internet system, taking the initial steps toward making the vision of technology-based learning a reality. All students were encouraged to bring their own devices to class to take notes, compose essays and work together in groups during the 2012-2013 school year. This fall, every rising 8-10th grader and faculty member received a Chromebook computer. These devices enrich classroom discussions and research, and are the gateway to Google Apps for Education. Google Apps support all curriculum and through the Google platform, thousands of web tools are also available for instructional support. The new system is completely cloud-based through Google and individual users have access to all documents anytime and from anyplace that has internet access.

Fast, easy collaboration is what makes this new investment so unique and beneficial. Additionally, PC will save money in the long-term as the school eliminates the expenses associated with maintenance and software for computer lab desktops.

The following colleges use Google apps and Google’s cloud based tools: University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University, Christopher Newport University, William & Mary, Virginia’s Community Colleges, Old Dominion University and Radford University.

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of VAIS Schools have “gone Google”

Districts are using Google Apps

86%of Virginia colleges and universities use Google Apps and Google Drive

From a drafty four-room brick building to 21st-century wireless classrooms and a legacy of educating leaders and mindful citizens, the spirit and ideals of those four Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have guided the St. Vincent-Peninsula Catholic family. Throughout the school’s 110-year history, educators, community members, and Catholic philanthropists have worked together to ensure there was a home on the peninsula for students of all backgrounds to receive a quality education rooted in Catholic tradition.

The 14,000 hours of service to charities performed by PC students during the 2012-2013 school year exemplify the vision of those founding sisters, whose motto was “non Caritas Christi Urgent Nos” - “the love of Christ urges us on.” As we take time this fall to reflect on our past, we also look forward to the future, and working to provide the next generation of Peninsula Catholic families a chance to learn, grow, and mature in the safe, disciplined, and nurturing environment that retains the values of Catholic education that began through the partnership of philanthropists and educators on a fall day in 1903.

Chromebook/Google apps/Cloud Benefits

Accessible anywhere, anytime•Students are better prepared for their •college experienceStudents have more immediate •access to teachersReference enriched discussions and •lecturesUser’s work is always backed up•Real life experience and application•


John married the girl next door.

She lived at 111 East Kine Avenue, and he at Spring Garden, and their yards came together where the two different streets met. John walked Helen and her sister Jeannie to school in the mornings, and they just always knew each other.

There was a story that they broke-up once, or maybe twice. That John’s father might want him to marry another girl who lived in town, so Helen called things off, and in a rare moment of anger might have thrown the engagement ring in the river. But the story was never clear. Like those couples who spend a lifetime together and eventually encounter more challenges than the growing pains of young relationships, John and Helen didn’t dwell on their stories of courting and break-ups. They had the business of living to attend to, and a family to raise.

John and Helen were married on a Tuesday. John became an Aerospace Engineer with the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA, now NASA), and Helen joined the typing pool when she moved to Hampton Roads to join her husband. After bouts of morning sickness, she confessed to her co-workers her surprise that she was pregnant. “We know,” teased the girls in the office. Helen continued to struggle with queasiness and thought it best to quit her job. She never went back. Over the course of the next twelve years, she would have ten little Riebes.

“There is something I heard recently,” says the youngest, Mary Ann Riebe Antonioli ’76. The family has been stitching together the threads of stories that they have learned from each other and from family friends to get a better sense of who their parents were “as people” - as “peers” in a sense, since they are all of an age where they are parents, aunts and uncles themselves responsible for others and looking for answers in their own lives by looking to their parents’ lives for guidance. “Our next door neighbor growing up was a lady who was like our second mother. She recently told me that Mom thought seriously about becoming a nun. See, I didn’t know that,” Mary Ann tips her head to one side and is quiet for a moment. “Maybe she wanted to go to a nunnery after having all of us! She loved babies so much. She was very patient. Very easy-going.”

“The Riebe Mob”A legacy of family, sacrifice and perseveranceBy Molly Bowes


Helen was an only child, and seemed to embrace the idea of a house full of siblings. “She loved babies even as a child and always wanted a sibling,” adds Geralyn Riebe Nelson ’68. “Karen was born on their first anniversary. Christine was born on Christmas. Barbara on Halloween; Mom was helping the kid carve pumpkins and having labor pains at the same time. She sent the kids off trick-or-treating and said to be home by 8:00 because she was going to the hospital to deliver a baby. Barbara was born later that evening.” The older children remember when their mom learned she was having a fifth child. “She cried,” says Geralyn, “but then she got out the Sears catalog and picked out new maternity clothes.”

If Helen embodied grace and calm, John was full of energy and purpose. Additional children meant additions to the house, and the small Cape Cod at 33 Gamble Street grew to twice its original size as John’s engineering mind enjoyed conceiving of new ways to expand what they already had. “The layout was very odd,” laughs Geralyn. “You would have to walk through someone’s bedroom to get to another room, and my father was always inviting people over and showing them the house. You’d be trying to study in your room and he’d bring someone through and just say, ‘Keep doing your work! I’m just showing Father Sullivan the house!’ And then the two of them would go down to the living room and blast Carmina Burana from the stereo.”

Many days, John could be found in the living room standing in front of the stereo with his arms extended and conducting in staccato as music blasted from the speakers. “Dad would play his classical music the way kids would play their music - loud,” remembers Geralyn. “He would stand in the living room directing the symphonies.” And he loved to dance. “He’d grab Momma as she was walking by and spin her around in the living room.”

Helen and John were different in temperament, but they were paired well in love and values. The children remember the frugality that was the hallmark of their household. Helen taught the children to sew their own clothes, while John reused everything from building materials to everyday household items, like baby food jars. And while the family stretched their dollars, there was one area in which they did not conserve: the children’s educations.

Photos - page12: The Riebe then and later: John and Helen with their ten children, Karen Boyle ’63, Mike ’65, Diana Arthur ’67, Geralyn Nelson ’68, Suzanne Wright ’69, Matthew ’70, Barbara ’72, Christine Enos ’73, Greg ’74, and Mary Ann Antonioli ’79 P’06 ’09. - page13: photos from the family collection.

“My parents were adamant about us getting Catholic educations,” says Mary Ann. “Two years after I graduated from high school, they made their last payment on ten tuitions.”

“My parents were adamant about us getting Catholic educations,” says Mary Ann. “Two years after I graduated from high school, they made their last payment on ten tuitions.”

“It amazes me that they had enough to send us all to Catholic school, and then saved enough to send us to college,” says Geralyn. “The Catholic faith was very important to them, and they wanted to make sure that we got a good education and that we were raised in the Catholic schools. Once in awhile Jehovah’s Witness would come to the door. Low and behold, my dad would be walking down the street following them telling them what he believed. They did not want to come back to the house! The Catholic faith was very important to him - and mom too, she was just quieter about it.” John was active in his church as a Eucharistic minister and also taught CCD, and he was proud that the family was one of the first when Our Lady of Mount Carmel was built, where they were listed in the directory as “The Riebe Mob.”

The girls note that frugality, a love of music and religion weren’t the only values their parents instilled deeply in their children.

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Setting Our Sights on “Home”by Michael King P’12, Board President

Approximately 10 years ago, an athletic field concept envisioned on a 37-acre tract of land behind the school was developed by Peninsula Catholic community members. The problem? We didn’t own the land. If there is anything that our founding Sisters of Nazareth taught us, it was not to let a little thing like lack of resources stand between Catholic educators and their goal.

In 1903, it was Thomas Fortune Ryan and his wife, Ida, who endorsed the importance of Catholic education in our community through their gifts of school buildings for our first educators and students. Over 100 years later, it was Hampton’s beloved Mrs. Billie Gordon - a Catholic philanthropist and 100 years old herself - who left over $1.6 million of her estate to Peninsula Catholic to support Catholic education on the peninsula. Thanks to Mrs. Gordon’s support, the school bought 37 acres property in 2008, allowing the school to address several goals: we created a buffer between the school and outside development; we set our sights on creating athletic facilities that included a multi-purpose field, track, baseball, softball, second practice field, and tennis courts; and, we conceived plans for a stage and arts classrooms in a newly proposed addition to support our growing fine arts programs.

When it was determined that some of the new property could not be developed because of the presence of wetlands, the plans to build athletic facilities on that portion of the land was abandoned. In 2010, the Board of Advisors drafted a new plan that was more constrained. While we expanded our vision to eventually construct a stage and arts classrooms in a newly proposed addition to support our growing fine arts programs, there was disappointment in not being able to fulfill the goal of creating “home” facilities for tennis, softball and baseball.

Subsequently, in the fall of 2012, the school athletic staff and Board worked to redefine the proposal and develop options to provide broader athletic opportunities for our students, yet ones that were still confined to an area that was developable and was in keeping with our budgetary constraints. The decision was made to eliminate the multi-purpose field since the original thought was to introduce football to PC. Because of the fact that schools with much larger student bodies and larger budgets were finding it difficult to maintain an expensive program like football, and it was decided that the idea of a football program and facilities at Peninsula Catholic could not trump the reality of current student athletes on teams for decades who had been shuttled to off-campus locations to participate in tennis, softball and, one of our oldest programs, baseball. In 2013, the Board of Advisors unanimously approved the new plan, which not only serves more students, but successfully allows the school to expand our vision even further. And while it was not originally a goal, it was discovered that by eliminating the track and field, Peninsula Catholic will be able to achieve even more than we had planned. With the new plan, we can build facilities not only for tennis, softball and baseball, but we are also able to construct a wrestling room for a team who is now seeing competition on the state level, as well as invest in our state champion cross country teams by evaluating the current trails and exploring ways to bring the Bill McGough Memorial Invitational back home to our campus.

It has been a long journey but the fulfillment of new athletic fields and an arts center is within reach, as each year we get closer and closer to the completion of the Peninsula Catholic campus. 600 Harpersville Road will continue to serve students for at least another 110 years.

“The new plan not only serves more students but successfully allows the school to expand our vision even further.”



The updated plan for expansion includes a soccer field (completed, fall 2013), tennis courts, a softball field, a baseball field with additional playing area in the outfield, a wrestling room (adjacent to the school and across the road from the soccer field), as well as a Fine Arts Building with a stage, and classroom and rehearsal space (located to the left of the baseball field).

Students who attended Peninsula Catholic from 1995 until 2012 may remember a routine walk of the field to remove rocks and dirt clods from the field, as well as the “PC Bounce” - the home field advantage of being able to anticipate unpredictable ball movement because of the uneven terrain. A laser-leveled, sod soccer field with a built-in sprinkler system is the first of the athletic fields to be completed.



ArtsThe Department of Fine and Performing Arts at PC

strives to cultivate a love and appreciation for the arts while fostering an environment conducive to its application. Art plays a vital role in education. Through the arts, students are free to explore creative thinking, expressiveness, and develop a deeper level of awareness.

Recognizing the individuality of each student, the goal of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts is to not only teach techniques, but create experiences as well. Through art, we hope that our students will learn something about themselves, something about their environment, and something about the ultimate creator, God.

The annual Celebration of the Arts Evening takes place in March, and features performance pieces, a juried art

show, a poetry competition for elementary school students, and musical presentations that include PC and area middle school students. Our Drama department expands its vision yearly; not only does the quality of the performances and the sets seem to improve each season, but this year Mr. Smith hopes to take his students to England to experience London theatre while participating in a one-act competition for local schools. And this year we welcome Thom Sauber, who will direct the liturgical music, the school choir and the PC instrumentalists.

We can’t help but think of the day when the architect’s renderings for a Fine Arts addition to the school becomes a reality and we have a stage for our actors, practice rooms for our musicians and dancers, and classroom space for painting, photography, drawing and ceramics. Our students increasingly demonstrate that their talents are worthy of a designated space for the arts, and you can see their work not only on the pages of this magazine, on the walls of the school, and on the stage in the cafetorium, but also in the way they choose to live their lives as students at a Catholic school - with generous spirits, with respect for diversity and with reverence for their own Creator.

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Art Credits: 1. Mosaic, Hyung Seok Shim ’14, 2. Mosaic, Garrett Peak ’14; 3-5: Photo Transfers, 6. Sculpture, Nick Visalden ’13

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After spending much of the past two years being treated for testicular cancer as a patient at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Darrell Wood returned to CHKD as a prince.

Wood, a 2013 PC graduate, played the dual role of The Beast and The Prince in the school’s

spring musical, “Beauty and the Beast.” Before the final dress rehearsal Wood, accompanied by three other cast members, Andrew Wiscarson (“Gaston”) Danelle Blake (representing “Belle”) and Andrea Taleghani (“Babette”), visited the children at the hospital in full costume.

“The kids who are getting treated here, we really mesh together and carry each other through hard times,” said Wood. “The kids here have inspired me to get through all of this with good spirits, with a smile on my face and so I want to inspire them.”

Wood not only bonded with patients but also with the staff at CHKD. “He is a very special young man,” said Sharon Cindrich, CHKD’s marketing manager. “He told us, ‘Anything I can do for you, just let me know.’ I’ve definitely taken him up on it.”

Early in the day, Wood and Blake went to the second floor to see some of Wood’s friends on the hematology and oncology unit. Then in the afternoon all four went up to the eighth floor to visit other patients. Blake Newsome of Norfolk smiled as he watched the four teens entertaining his 3-year-old son Chase, who is recovering from surgery on his hips and knees. “He’s usually pretty shy,” Newsome said, “but he’s really enjoying this. It’s a great thing for him.”

Wood has loved theater and dance for as long as he can remember. He is now attending Virginia Wesleyan, majoring in theater and biology. But he said his experiences in the past several months have him thinking about a career in pediatric oncology.

For now the show must go on. “Performing is my passion,” he said. “It’s my life and my love. And I’m glad I got to share it for a little while with these kids.”

PAYING IT FORWARD Beauty and the Beast cast members surprise CHKD patients

This article was written by Mike Holtzclaw and originally published in the Daily Press on Thursday, April 18, 2013.



AthleticsThe athletic program has been a vital part of PC since

the early days of St. Vincent on 34th Street. Athletics offers students opportunities for competition and camaraderie while teaching the value of sportsmanship and the power of a team. Through the program, we encourage students to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle while communicating respect for opponents, teammates, referees and fans.

This past year marked growth in several team sports. Wrestling qualified for competition on the state level. Boys’ Tennis had its best season in two decades. Boys’ Cross Country won the TCIS title, and earned second at states while, then junior, Philip Harpen captured the individual state championship. And our Girls’ Cross Country and Volleyball teams each won state titles while their respective coaches, Susan Bender and Tommy Thomas, were recognized with “Coach of the Year” awards.

Looking forward, the construction of soccer, softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, wrestling room and renovation of the cross-country course all ensure a bright future for athletics at PC. These new athletic endeavors will most definitely boost fan morale by allowing PC fans to enjoy home games at Peninsula Catholic. They will also allow student athletes to maximize their practices by cutting out travel time. And the availability of fields during P.E. classes means that students will be exposed to more sports, thus increasing the possibility of students and coaches uncovering and nurturing “hidden talents.”

It has been a pleasure to see the PC community rally around a plan that was only a dream nine years ago when I first took the helm of Athletics. With the soccer field already ready for play, and the start of field construction on the other areas currently underway, the dream is being realized. In the coming months, I anticipate great things coming to the athletic program at PC.

GO KNIGHTS!

John JackowskiAthletic Director


Girls’ Varsity VolleyballVISAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSCoach: Tommy ThomasCaptains: Nikia Clark, Annie Downs and Samantha Sallade

Boys’ Varsity VolleyballCoach: Madeline BurleyCaptains: Garret Peak and Nick Johnson

Girls’ Cross CountryVISAA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSCoach: Susan Bender and Kathy McKennaCaptains: Jessica Armstrong and Molly McKenna

Boys’ Cross CountryTCIS CHAMPIONSCoach: Mike Pilola ’00 and Andrew Thom ’05Captains: Kevin Riley and Philip Harpen

Girls’ Varsity tennisCoaches: Erin Dail and Reed DailCaptains: Jennifer Nguyen and Mackenzie Gardner

Boys’ Varsity SoccerCoach: Rafael Mendivil and Randolph ScottCaptains: Cary Allsbrook, Mike Miller & Austin Miller

Fall SeaSon 2012

Photos, clockwise from top: Girls’ Varsity Tennis, Boys’ Varsity Volleyball, TCIS Championship Boys’ Cross Country team, VISAA Div. II Girls’ Volleyball State Champions, VISAA Div. II Girls’ Cross Country State Champions, Dan Harthausen, Boys’ Varsity Soccer.


Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach: Howard KeysCaptains: Briley Naab and Sarah Edmonds

Boys’ Varsity BasketballCoach: Gary SmithCaptains: Matt Warren and Kevin Sullivan

Varsity Wrestling STATE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING TEAMCoach: Ron KavanaughCaptains: Todd Petersen, Chris Duke and Daniel Harthausen

SwimmingCoach: Lisa LeeCaptains: Kevin Riley and Jessica Armstrong

CheerleadingCoach: Rose Messier ‘07Captains: N/A

WInter SeaSon 2012-2013Athletics

Photos, page 20, counterclockwise from top: Lynn Dinh, Varsity Girls’ Basketball, Coach Smith and the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team, Dan Harthausen, Wrestling, Cheerleading, and Swimming.

Photos, page 21, clockwise from top: Boys’ Varsity Baseball, Laura Madril, Track and Field, Gracie Miner, Girls’ Soccer, Jeffrey Jahnke, Boys’ Varsity Tennis, Varsity Softball.


track & FieldCoaches: Randolph Scott, Steve Lessord and Kathy McKennaCaptains: Philip Harpen, Kevin Riley, Jessica Armstrong and Molly McKenna

Girls’ Varsity SoccerCoach: Rafael MendivilCaptain: Ali Via

Varsity SoftballCoach: Bill Perkinson and Sherman PayneCaptains: Victoria Triska, Megan Durreger and Alexis Perkinson

Varsity BaseballCoach: Jeremy SmithersCaptains: Brian Kiddy and Zach Zimmerman

Boys’ Varsity tennisCoach: Erin Dail and Reed DailCaptains: Dillan L. Dodson, Thomas Dail and Jeffrey Jahnke

SPrIng SeaSon 2013


Over the course of the past year,

I had the pleasure to get to know and to work with the 70 amazing, talented, and ambitious young men and women that comprised PC’s Class of 2013. In doing so, I witnessed futures being planned, goals being achieved, and dreams coming true.

In her Salutatory address, Jessica Armstrong eloquently highlighted the greatest asset of this class: the collective strength of the 70 unique and individual puzzle pieces that eventually fit together to comprise the Class of 2013.

The academic strength of the class was evidenced by the fact that every member of the graduating class was accepted to at least one college or university. In total, our 70 graduates collected 218 acceptances to 71 different schools in 30 states and the District of Columbia.

Class strengths shone through service to the community, which includes the completion of a staggering 13,475 volunteer hours. Two of our graduates – Katie Cheney and Brian Kiddy – have extended the spirit of service beyond high school, and will be serving our country after attending college on ROTC scholarships: Katie received an Air Force ROTC scholarship to attend the University of Florida, and Brian received a Naval ROTC scholarship to attend Virginia Military Institute.

Student strengths shone through athletics as embodied by Nikia Clark, who is transitioning from her role on the state champion volleyball team at PC, to a scholarship at Charleston Southern University where she will continue

her time on the court. Daniel Harthausen, whose athletic accomplishments in two short years earned the retirement of his wrestling number, also earned a spot on Kings College’s team through a scholarship.

Senior strengths shone through the arts – whether it was in the studio where Hannah McHugh’s creativity earned her a record number of art school scholarship offers and an eventual home at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, on the stage where Joey Dominique, Andrew Wiscarson, Danelle Blake, and Rachel Sawyer starred in their senior year drama productions, or through the voices of Andrea Taleghani, Megan Grayson, Megan Duregger, Darrell Wood, Jonah Grinkewitz and Jun Lee, who performed together one last time at graduation.

Moreover, the Class of 2013 raked in over four million dollars in scholarship money (an average of over $57,000 per student!). One of our outstanding scholars was Laurence Garcia, who received the Davenport Leadership Scholarship Award from Virginia Tech - an award that is “based upon superior intellectual promise and academic performance, demonstrated leadership ability (and) personal character” and includes the equivalent of in-state tuition costs annually for up to four years of engineering studies.

While graduation is always bittersweet for me, I cannot help but be excited to see our newest alums begin the next chapter of their lives, whether in Auburn, Gainesville, Boston, Denver, Charleston, or campuses throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Simply put, I am so proud to have had this opportunity to work with each and every one of our graduates, and cannot wait to see what they accomplish next!

Dan Batkin, School Counselor

Class of 2013Soaring to New Heights


Class of 2013Matriculation list

Art Institute of Virginia BeachAuburn UniversityBoston University

Charleston Southern UniversityChristopher Newport University

College of William & MaryEast Tennessee State University

George Mason UniversityHampden-Sydney College

Hofstra UniversityJames Madison University

King’s CollegeLongwood University

Old Dominion UniversityRadford University

School of the Art Institute of ChicagoThomas Nelson Community College

Tidewater Community CollegeUniversity of Japan

University of DaytonUniversity of DenverUniversity of Florida

University of Mary WashingtonUniversity of Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Military Institute

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Delegate David Yancey ’90 urged students to read, pray and stay involved during his 2013 commencement address.“Perseverance is the most critical element to achieving success in today’s world,” he told the Class of 2013.

Being recognized by the Chamber of Commerce for producing legislation to increase tax credits for worker retraining, including STEM or STEAM disciplines, along with his pro-business focus as a member of the House Education Committee, Yancey knows the national and international competition the newest PC graduates will be up against.

Yancey graduated from PC in 1990 and was a member of the

School Advisory Board from 2003-2006. So when he told the students, “You are well prepared to execute at the highest level. There is no need to fear, you know what you need to do,” he was speaking from experience.

He concluded his speech by telling the Class of 2013, “Whether you win or whether you lose...do the very best you can and accept the results with humility, keeping your heads high like the champions you are!”

davId YanceY ’90 delIverS 2013 Commencement Address

The 2013 Graduating Class proudly displays the college or university they will be attending as freshmen.

David Yancey ‘90 and Laurence Garcia ‘13 exchange business cards.


SenIor SPotlIght

roBert accolla Robert was the recipient of the Engineers Club’s Outstanding Science Student Award, the Booster Club’s Award, and the PC Coaches’ Award. He is currently a freshman at Virginia Tech. jeSSIca arMStrongClass of 2013’s salutatorian, NHS president, liturgical team member and captain of the State Champion Girls’ XC Team, Jessica earned $386,000 in scholarships. She also won the William & Mary Leadership Award and is a Monroe Scholar, the highest distinction given to 7% of freshmen at William & Mary.

nIkIa clark Nikia was named one of seven “2013 JVA AthLeaders” for her service, athletic achievements and academic success. She received a $44,000 scholarship to Charleston Southern University.

laurence garcIaLaurence was a 2013 recipient of Virginia Tech’s prestigious Davenport Leadership Scholarship, a full scholarship for “leadership, character and service.” An Eagle Scout, he also excelled in drama and cross country.

dan harthauSenAs a junior transfer student, Dan was captain and MVP of the soccer and wrestling teams. His wrestling number was retired following his success at the state level. Dan was a peer mentor and retreat team leader and Art Club member.

hannah MchughHannah was offered over $383,500 in scholarships to eight different art schools. She was vice president of the Art Club and a member of the Green Club.

Below are just a few of the many members of the Class of 2013 whose academic, artistic and athletic accomplishments, as well as their service to their community, earned them honors at Peninsula Catholic as well as scholarships to college.

65% tax Credit availableFor Scholarship donations to Peninsula Catholic

Under Virginia’s new education improvement Scholarships - tax Credits program, donations to Peninsula Catholic from a business or individual will provide scholarships for low-income new students at non-public schools. These individual or

business donors will receive a Virginia Tax Credit equal to 65% of the donation.

PC is focused on preparing students for college, meaningful

careers, and responsible roles in society.

individual donorsA minimum donation of $500 (cash or marketable securities) is required to be eligible. A maximum limit of $125,000 in tax credits per individual or married couple per taxable year will be imposed if all tax credits are awarded in a fiscal year. Tax credits not used carry over for five years.

Business donorsTax credits may be available to a business making a minimum contribution of $500; there is no maximum for business donations.

example: Give a $10,000 cash gift for a Peninsula Catholic Educational Scholarship and the state will send a $6,500 voucher for Virginia State Taxes.

to donateIf you are interested in donating to receive the 65% tax credit, and/or know of qualifying students (see information to the right), please contact Molly Bowes at 757-596-7247 Ext. 12.

Scholarship Recipient Guidelines: Students receiving these scholarships must comefrom families whose annual household income is lessthan 300% of the current poverty guidelines.

For students with disabilities, the family’s household income must be no more than 400% of the poverty level.

in addition, the students must be residents of Virginia, and fit one of these criteria:

Attended a Commonwealth public school for •at least half of the current or prior school yearWere not Virginia residents during the •preceding school yearWere prior recipients of a scholarship under •this program

Annual ReportPeninsula Catholic


It was a year of continuing the journey of reconnecting with old friends and family members, remembering our history and roots, and exploring the many directions in which we could expand our school’s vision as we turn a calendar page and realize, we’re 110 years old.

If “home is where the heart is,” then it is also where we find our greatest supporters. Our faculty members were the first to rally and express their belief in PC when they pledged 100% participation in the Annual Fund, and the School Advisory Board enthusiastically followed suit a week later. Friends and family sent support along with their special intentions during the month of May, and the St. Vincent de Paul Religion Club said prayers in honor and in memory of our loved ones. Our parents donated their time and talents throughout the year to support special events and fundraisers, and our alum parents gathered together to share an early fall social and shared histories while contributing their continued, multi-decade support of their children’s alma mater.

Of course, it was not the tally of financial support that made the year successful, but the family members who make these school hallways a “home.” From the living room where Terry and George Jacobs, Cyndi Zodda, and Katie Barneyback welcomed PC’s friends, to the “backyard” where Darrell Brackin helped plan new athletic fields, to our dining area where ‘84 class member Kevin Smith initiated a new Homecoming tradition, and the office where Bucky Yacobi turned the pages of photo albums to give names to old school photos, the PC family continually showed its support and generosity. Even when we couldn’t meet face to face, we were only a phone call away, so alums like John and Jimmy Marks could lend their wisdom and love of adventure to the school they have championed for over 60 years.

There were many more PC family members who rolled up their sleeves to make PC a home this past year, and more still who have come forth in recent months to reconnect and share their ideas and energy to ensure there will be a place on the peninsula for a Catholic high school for another century. For this family, we are blessed.

Happy 110th Birthday, Peninsula Catholic,

Molly BowesDirector of Development & Marketing

Making PC Home

“Home wasn’t a set house, or a single town on a map. It was wherever the people who loved you were, whenever you were together...a moment, and then another, building on each other like bricks to create a solid shelter that you take with you for your entire life, wherever you may go.”

Sarah Dessen, What Happened to Goodbye


SWORd & Shield $8,000 and uPMrs. Florence Fiscella GP’99 ’09 ’09 13 ’15 ’17Knights of Columbus Council 511Knights of Columbus Council 5480Mr. James L. Marks ’53 & Mr. John O. Marks ’53Peninsula Catholic Athletic BoostersPeninsula Catholic Home & School

KniGhtS’ CiRCle $4,000 - $7,999The VuBay Foundation

Blue & White CiRCle $1,000 - $3,999Dr. and Mrs. Adel Abdallah P’15 ’17COL and Mrs. Stephen Barneyback P’00Mr. Darrell Brackin ’48 GP’13Mr. and Mrs. William Burke P’16The James Clifton III Family P’08 ’10The Hon. and Mrs. Robert Curran ’53Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickseski Dr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Edmonds P’10 ’14 ’16Mrs. Eileen M. Feild ’57Mrs. Janine Franklin P’13 ’15Dr. Oliver John Semmes IV and Ms. Lynne Fiscella P’13 ’17Mrs. Anna E. “Nancy” Foulk ’58 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gately ’69 P’94 ’98Mr. and Mrs. Anastasius “Jack” Georgalas ’47 GP ’00 ’03LCDR and Mrs. Ronald Gorman P’86 ’89Dr. and Mrs. Martin Harpen P ’03 ’05 ’09 ’12 ’14Mr. and Mrs. John T. KellyMr. and Mrs. Michael King P ’12Mr. and Mrs. Bill LehmannDr. and Mrs. Michael Link ’76 P’14 ’16Magic Special EventsCAPT and Mrs. Donald Pollard P’95 ’97Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Reilley P’11 ’16LTC and Mrs. Jonathan Rhodes P ’97 ’02Mrs. Elizabeth Shomaker P’83 GP’13 ’17Mr. and Mrs. John Silva P’86 ’86 ’90 ’96Mr. Frank Weth, Jr. ’62Mrs. Betty Bowen Williams ’48The Hon. and Mrs. Robert “Bucky” Yacobi ’49 P’78 ’82 ’83 GP’10 ’13Ms. Cyndi Zodda P ’90

1903 CiRCle $500 - $999Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adinaro P’17All Hallow’s Institute No. 182Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Armstrong P’83 GP’13 ’17Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Barreca GP’09 ’15 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barton P’01 ’03Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Caruso P’82 ’86 ’87 ’91 ’94COL Frank Cotrupi Mrs. Bonnie FedorchakMrs. Julie Hilt Hannink ’81Dr. and Mrs. George Jacobs P’00 ’05Dr. Michael Kokorelis P’00 ’03Mr. James Lawrence ’45Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lowery P’82 ’84 ’86 ’90Dr. and Mrs. Robert Mackie P’91 ’96 ’99Mr. and Mrs. Brian McCleeryCAPT and Mrs. Robert McKenna P’06 ’09 ’14Mr. Philip Miller ’91 and Mrs. Jennifer Mackie Miller ’91Mr. Anthony J. Morales ’07Mrs. Patsy T. MorrisonDr. and Mrs. Eric Simko P’16Mr. John Soter ’77Mr. Tom & Mrs. Mary Ann Steigelman ’61 P’91Mr. and Mrs. Jack Svelan P’80 ’82 ’84 ’88Mr. Tommy ThomasMr. and Mrs. John Triska P’09 ’13Mr. Cletus Vincke P’64 ’69Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Yancey ’60 P’84 ’90

PatROnS’ CiRCle $200 - $499Anonymous (2)Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Armstrong ’83 ’83 P’13 ’17Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Aungst P’16Mr. and Mrs. Donald N. Belote ’50 GP’09Mr. and Mrs. Tim BenavidezThe James Bochel Family P’15 ’17The Boeing CompanyMs. Savina BoothMr. and Mrs. Gary Boyle P’16Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cavelli GP’15Mr. and Mrs. Paul Culotta ’43 & ’44 Custom Car WashMr. Gordon Flygare ’56Maj Jim Foley ’96 and Ms. Molly Bowes

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Garcia P’04 ’07Mr. and Mrs. Benten Goodman P’12 ’14Mr. Billy GargaroMs. Jennifer Gorman ’89 CAPT and Mrs. John Hilt P’80 ’81 ’85 ’88Mr. John JackowskiMr. and Mrs. Thomas Keegan P’11 ’14Mr. Phillip Gregg ’54Harris Teeter, Inc.Mrs. Nancy LambMr. and Mrs. Peter LeBel ’61 P’83 ’87Link, Jacobs, and LinkMr. Greg and Mrs. Cheryl LoughranDr. and Mrs. William McClintock P’88 ’88 ’92 ’96Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mikkelson Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Miner P’09 ’12 ’16Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mlynczak P’09 ’11Dr. and Mrs. Joselito Morales P’07Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Moskal P’15 ’16Mr. and Mrs. David Mummert P’16Drs. Edwin and Kathy Nieves P’10 ’12Mr. Charles and Mrs. Cynthya NothstineMr. and Mrs. Michael Ohlhaver P’09 ’12Old Point National BankCOL John Pavlovsky ’61Mrs. Carithia Prather Williams ’66Dr. Dawn Reese P’15Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynold P’88 ’89Mr. and Mrs. Monte RobinsonMr. Walter and Mrs. Daunice Sargent P’91 ’98COL and Mrs. Forest SinghoffRev. C Douglas Smith ’89Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith ’84 P’14

Annual Fund GiftsYearly contributions to the Peninsula Catholic Annual Fund are the primary means for alumni, parents, grandparents and friends to directly participate in advancing the mission of Peninsula Catholic High School. Through the Annual Fund, Peninsula Catholic is able to promote academic, technological, athletic and fine arts projects. Additionally, the Annual Fund provides financial aid to students who may not otherwise be able to receive a Catholic education.


PatROnS’ CiRCle $200 - $499 (COntinued)Mr. Fernando Tarafa and Ms. Maria ScoteseRev. Mr. Bernie TaylorDr. and Mrs. Douglas Thom P’01 ’02 ’05 ’10Tidewater Physicians MultispecialtyMs. Kathleen Tierney ’56Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tuzzolo ’80 P’16Mr. and Mrs. William Via P’13Mr. Brady Wooddell ’78

FRiendS’ CiRCle uP tO $199Anonymous(4)Anonymous ’13 (2)Ms. Hanna-Louisa Alvesteffer ’13Mr. and Mrs. William Alvesteffer P’11 ’13 ’15Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Antonioli ’76 P’06 ’09 Mr. Adam Antonioli ’06Mr. Zachary Antonioli ’09Ms. Jessica Armstrong ’13Ms. Andrea Atkinson ’09Mr. Jason Atkinson ’13Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Atkinson P’09 ’13Mr. K. L. Aydlott P’96Mr. Dan BatkinMr. Donald Belda ’54Mr. and Mrs. Bart Bennick P’15Mr. Steve Bills P’10 ’14Dr. Robert BindaMs. Danelle Blake ’13Mr. and Mrs. Horace Blake P’13Mrs. Karen Riebe Boyle ’63Mr. James Bradley ’41Mr. and Mrs. Michael BrandMr. Joey Burt ’13 Mr. Michael Butler ’75Mrs. Diane Stump Campbell ’63 P’94 ’96Ms. Katie Cheney ’13Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Clem P’09 ’10 ’12 ’14 ’15Mrs. Mary Collier ’57Mrs. Cassondra Costa P’03Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Curran ’46Mr. and Mrs. Robert D’AgostinoMr. and Mrs. Stephen D’UrsoMs. Frances DeNardoMs. Katherine Derby ’88Mr. and Mrs. Dale Duke P’13Mr. and Mrs. Mark DunnMr. and Mrs. Joel Duregger P’13 ’15Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dussault P’09 ’12 ’17Mrs. Patricia Franzyshen Dynes ’62

Mrs. Linda Ellis P’10Mr. and Mrs. Everett J. Foster Sr.Mrs. Jennifer Wolford French ’96Mr. and Mrs. George FriesMr. and Mrs. Joseph Gallagher Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Garcia P’13 ’15Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GaudreauxMr. Ronald Gorman, Jr. ’86Mr. Rob Graham ’13Griggs Family P’15Mr. Keith HanleyMr. Arthur Harpen ’09Mr. Henry Harpen ’05Mr. George Harpen ’03Mr. David Harpen ’12Mr. and Mrs. James Heald P’15Mrs. Pauline HealyMr. Clarence HillingMrs. Eva HinojosaMs. Allison Hobgood ’13Mr. and Mrs. Barry HoffmanCAPT and Mrs. James Hosack P’06 ’08Mr. Kyle Howerton ’13Mr. Steven A. Humphries ’68Mrs. Sharon HylandMr. George Imorde III, ’92Mr. Jeffrey Jahnke ’13Mr. and Mrs. Samuel JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Erik Joy P’16Mrs. Jessica L. KovalcikMrs. Kathryn KelchnerMr. Keith Kennedy ’78Mr. Brian Kiddy ’13Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kiddy P’13 ’16Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kulzer P ’06 ’10 ’14Mr. Greg and Mrs. Cheryl LoughranDr. and Mrs. Paul Lucha, Jr. P’04 ’08Ms. Kara Maners ’13Mrs. Martha Maurno P’14Mr. and Mrs. Ronald MarshMr. and Mrs. Harry McCarthy ’46Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDonald P’13Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McGough P’88 ’89 ’94 ’95Ms. Kaitlin McKenna ’13Mr. and Mrs. William Meidenbauer P’07 ’09 ’12Ms. Tiffany Miller ’13Col and Mrs. Joseph F. MolineauxMs. Catherine Morris ’67 *Ms. Eleanor MurphyMr. William MurphyMr. and Mrs. David Naab P’08 ’10 ’13 ’14

Ms. Briley Naab ’13Mrs. Geralyn Riebe Nelson ’68Ms. Anhthy Nguyen ’96Mrs. Jordan O’BrienMrs. Diane Kachmarik Olinde ’55Mrs. Margaret Mianti Onasch ’46Mrs. Marlene Orr P’82Mr. and Mrs. Albert Osborne ’52Mr. Robert PalloneMrs. Betty Pencola Joyner ’47Mr. David A. PenrodMr. and Mrs. Donald Petrine ’62Mr. Michael Pilola ’00Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ponzo ’49 P’70 ’73 ’81Mr. Robert Primavera ’52Ms. Edouline Reyes P’14Ms. Kristina Reilley ’11Mrs. Helen Riebe P’63 ’65 ’67 ’68 ’69 ’70 ’72 ’73 ’74 ’76*Mr. and Mrs. Steve Robinette P’08Mr. and Mrs. Andrew SandorfiMrs. Joan Kachmarik Scanlon ’57The Smigielski Family P’02 ’07Mrs. Louella G. SmithMr. Patrick SmithMr. Jeremy SmithersMs. Kelly SopranoMs. Dorothy Soter ’75Mrs. Louella G. SmithMrs. Eileen Howard Spady ’44Ms. Lindsay Staples ’13Mrs. Geraldine Streker P’66 ’67 ’69 GP’07Mr. and Mrs. John Triska ’09 ’13Mrs. Margo Sperduti Trollinger ’67Mr. Steven Suttle ’80 and Mrs. Shannan Copeland Suttle ’87Col and Mrs. Jock Trafton P’99Ms. Ali Via ’13Mr. Nick Visalden ’13Ms. Elizabeth Ward ’13Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Ward P’13Mrs. Karen Yacobi Warren ’78 P’10 ’13Mrs. Melanie WeserMr. and Mrs. Steve White P’15Ms. Lucette Witty ’41Mr. Neil Wood Ms. Anna WuestMr. Patrick Yacobi ’55Mr. Sean Yacobi ’83Ms. Patricia Yoder


FOundatiOnSThe VuBay Foundation

MatChinG GiFt COMPanieSThe Boeing Company

MeMORial GiFtSMr. James Antorini ’53Ms. Klara ArnoldMrs. Mary Frances Cassidy Binda ’55Mrs. Cathy Brackin GP’13Mr. John Cameron ’52Mrs. Naomi Criner P’68 ’70 ’73 ’74 GP’98 ’06 ’08 ’08Mr. Everett J. Foster Jr. Mr. Robert Fritsche ’53Mr. Robert Graham Jr. P’13Mr. Gilbert Gregg ’47Mrs. Frances Howard Hall ’49Pat HannaMrs. Mary C. Kearns P’61 ’62 ’65 ’67 ’68Carolyn Cavalaris Lawson ’44Mrs. Evelyn Cullotta Marino ’41Mr. Jose C. MarreroMr. Oren and Mrs. Marian Marks P’53 ’53 ’64 GP’84Mr. Ronald Messier P’07Mr. Joe Orr P’82Mrs. Anne B. Pavlovsky (wife of John ’61)Mr. John Riebe P’63 ’65 ’67 ’68 ’69 ’70 ’72 ’73 ’74 ’76Mr. Joel Shomaker P’83 GP’13 17Frank J. Weth IIIMr. James Robert Weth ’63Mr. James Zitzelberger - (husband of Joan ’53)

hOnORinGMrs. Katie Barneyback P’00Mr. Darrell Brackin ’48Mrs. Hilda Collado GP ’13Ms. Kasey Kingston ’06Mr. Charles NothstineMr. Joseph F Pavlovsky P’61 ’64 ’67Ms. Ciara Camille Reyes ’14Mrs. M.E. Rhodes P’97 ’02Mrs. Denise Sargent P’91 ’98Coach Gary SmithMr. James Robert Weth ’63Ms. Cyndi Zodda P’90

FaCulty & StaFF, CuRRent and FORMeRAnonymous(3)Mr. K. L. Aydlott P’96Mrs. Katie Barneyback P’00Mr. Dan BatkinMr. Steve Bills P’10 ’14Ms. Molly BowesMrs. AnaMari Clem P’09 ’10 ’12 ’14 ’15Mrs. Linda Ellis ’10Mrs. Bonnie FedorchakMrs. Janine Franklin P’13 ’15Mr. Billy GargaroMrs. Eva HinojosaMrs. Sharon HylandMr. John JackowskiMrs. Terry Jacobs P’00 ’05Mrs. Carol KellyMrs. Jessica L. KovalcikMrs. Kathryn KelchnerMrs. Nancy LambMr. Bill LehmannMrs. Cheryl LoughranMrs. Roxann LuchaMr. and Mrs. Ronald MarshMrs. Martha MaurnoMrs. Janet McDonald P’13Mrs. Patsy MorrisonMs. Eleanor MurphyMr. William MurphyMs. Anhthy Nguyen ’96Mr. and Mrs. Charles NothstineMrs. Jordan O’BrienMr. David PenrodMr. Mike Pilola ’00CAPT Don Pollard P’93 ’95 ’97Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynold P’88 ’89Mrs. M.E. Rhodes P’97 ’02Ms. Kelly SopranoMrs. Daunice Sargent P’91 ’98Mrs. Donna Smigielski P’02 ’07Mr. Patrick SmithMr. Jeremy SmithersMr. Tommy ThomasMrs. Karen Yacobi Warren ’78 ’10 ’13Mrs. Sue Wilkinson ’08 ’08Ms. Cyndi Zodda P’90

St. VinCent de Paul ReliGiOn CluB PRayeRS, hOnORS & OFFeRinGSMr. AlveraisMr. James F. Antinori ’53 *Ms. Jillian I. Belote ’09M.J. BurkeMrs. Shirley ChrzanowskiMrs. Sharon Collier MurphyMr. Donald Emory Cox *Fr. Gabe CummingsMrs. Louise E. D’Agostino *Mrs. Janet P. D’UrsoMrs. Lydia C. Ferreol GP ’03 ’05 ’09 ’12 ’14Mr. Paul FiscellaMs. Adri Fiscella ’99Mrs. Jennifer Ritko Frank ’90Mr. Robert J. Fritsche ’53 *Mrs. Jeanne M. Harpen GP ’03 ’05 ’09 ’12 ’14Mrs. Cynthia Primavera Hauser *Mr. John Jackowski, Athletic DirectorMr. Bill McGough ’89 *Ms. Virginia McReynolds *Thuy Xuan NguyenMrs. Jean OdgersMrs. Kristin O’FarrellMrs. Nancy PetrineMrs. Dorothy E. Primavera *The return to the faith of our young adultsThe St. Vincent/Peninsula Catholic school, nuns and priestsThe sick, homeless, needful and for peace for the worldArvid and Bonnie Skogsholm P’96The Sisters of St. FrancisThe teachers of PCHS, that their passion to

teach and mentor children continues to grow and remains visible to the students

Wyatt ThomMrs. Lillian Lagapa UlgaranMr. James Robert Weth ’63 *Mr. Paul T. WinberryMr. Thomas E. Witty Mrs. Peggy Yacobi P’78 ’82 ’83 GP’10 ’13Mr. and Mrs. X. F. Yacobi*Madeline H. Zodda *Mrs. Mary Naylor Zodda

* Denotes deceased community member


in Kind dOnORSAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Ralph Atkinson P’09 ’13Mrs. Katie Barneyback P’00Mr. and Mrs. Kevin BatesMs. Juliet Bickford ’96Mr. Steven Bills P’10 ’13Ms. Molly BowesMr. and Mrs. Scott Brown P’15Mr. Kevin BurkeMr. Neil Burns P’15Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cheney P’13Mrs. Jan Clarke Giguere ’66The Clem Family ’09 ’10 ’12 ’14 ’15Mr. and Mrs. Michael CorleyThe Cranham Family P’12 ’15Mr. Chris DavidsonMs. Kathleen Derby ’88Mr. Glen East*Bonnie Fedorchak & AssociatesMAJ Jim Foley ’96Mr. and Mrs. Alfonzo Garcia P’13 ’15The Graham Family ’13Mr. Jimmy Heald P’15Dr. and Mrs. George Jacobs P’00 ’05Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jahnke P’13Mr. Erik Joy P’16Mr. Matthew KelchnerLadies of Mt. CarmelMs. Dina ManriquezCAPT and Mrs. McKenna P’06 ’09 ’14Mrs. Colleen Messier P’07Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Miner P’09 ’12 ’16Mr. Chris MooreMrs. Shelah Moskal P’14 ’15Mr. and Mrs. David Mummert P’16Dr. and Mrs. Eric Simko P’16Mr. Kevin Smith ’84 P’14Mr. Steve Sprinkle P’09 ’11 ’06Mr. and Mrs. John Triska P’09 ’13Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tuzzolo ’80 P’16Mrs. Sue Wilkinson P’08 ’08Del. David Yancey ’90Ms. Cyndi Zodda P’90

BuSineSSeSAlion Science & TechnologyAndrea’s Italian RestaurantAnna’s Pizza #2, Warwick Blvd. Bangkok Gardens, WilliamsburgBayport Credit UnionBlue Force, LLCBowditch FordBilbo Baggins Brickhouse TavernBuffalo Wild WingsCinema CafeCNU FootballCommodore TheatreCountry Grill & SmokehouseCozzy’s Comedy Club & TavernCrowne PlazaCurrituck Beach LighthouseCustom Car Care Custom Car WashDick’s Sporting Goods Newport News Golf CourseEaglewood Golf Course, Langley AFBEl Tapatio Restaurant FIN SeafoodFood LionFord’s Colony Country ClubFresh FieldsGadsby’s Tavern, Alexandria, VAThe German Store and CafeGolf GalaxyGordon Biersch Brewery and RestaurantGunston HallHampton Inn & Suite, Corolla, NCHampton Roads Harley-DavidsonHarpoon Larry’s Oyster BarHeroes and Villians ComicsHilton Alexandria Old TownHoneybee YogurtInternational Golf DiscountIreland’s Own, Alexandria, VALawncare of Hampton RoadsLink, Jacobs & Link DDS, PCLynnhaven Fish HouseManhattan’s New York Deli & Pub

Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens Norfolk Waterside MarriottOfficeMaxPapou GeorgePBR Hampton RoadsPCHS Interact ClubPepsicon, Alexandria, VAJefferson HotelKiln Creek Golf CourseLangley Federal Credit UnionPlaza Azteca, York CountyPort Arthur Chinese RestaurantQuaker Steak & LubeR. Hayden Smith Family Funeral HomesRed Star TavernRipley’s Believe It or Not! MuseumRover CruisesRiverfront Golf CourseSaisaki Asian Bistro & Sushi BarSchooners Bar and GrillSchlesinger’s at Port WarwickShirley PlantationSmoke BBQ Restaurant & BarSmokin’ Joe’s BBQSoaps N’ Suds Auto SpaSpring Garden Chinese RestaurantSteve’s Steakhouse (Artie & Toni’s)Suttle MotorsSweet FrogTarget CorporationTaylored PrintingThaijindesu Thai & Sushi BarToano Well and Pump ServiceTuscany Ristorante ItalianoVinny’s Pizza & PastaVintner’s Cellar Winery of YorktownVirginia Beach Funny BoneVirginia Stage CompanyVirginia Zoological SocietyWarwick Cheese StoreYLS Inc.

In Kind GiftsGifts in kind, which are typically contributions of goods and services, allow Peninsula Catholic to spend more of our budget dollars on direct educational support for our students. Thank you for your contributions!


Alumni GiftsThese gifts are some of the most valued at Peninsula Catholic because they represent an alum’s belief that nurturing a well-educated and responsible citizen starts with a foundation built in a small, academically challenging and nurturing environment.

1941James BradleyEvelyn Cullotta Marino*Lucette Witty

1943Paul Culotta

1944Mary Howard CulottaEileen Howard Spady

1945James E. Lawrence

1946Bernard CurranHarry McCarthyMargaret Mianti Onasch

1947Jack GeorgalasGilbert Gregg*Betty Pencola Joyner

1948Darrell BrackinBetty Bowen Williams 1949Frances Howard Hall*Ron PonzoJohn Walter “Smitty” Smith*Robert “Bucky” Yacboi

1950Don Belote

1952John Cameron*Albert OsborneRobert Primavera

1953James Antinori*Robert CurranRobert Fritsche*James O. MarksJohn L. Marks

1954Donald BeldaPhillip Gregg

1955Mary Frances Cassidy Binda*Diane Kachmarik OlindePatrick “Buddy” Yacobi

1956Donald BrackinGordon FlygareKathleen Tierney

1957Mary Frances CollierEileen Foulk FeildJoan Kachmarik Scanlon

1958Anna Nancy Foulk

1960John Yancey

1961Carolyn Garrison LeBelJohn Pavlovsky Mary Ann Steigelman

1962Patricia Franzyshen DynesKathy EckhardtDonald PetrineFrank Weth

1963Karen Riebe BoyleDiane Stump CampbellRobert Weth*

1966Carithia Prather Williams

1967Margo Sperduti TrollingerCatherine Morris*

1968Steven HumphriesGeralyn Riebe Nelson

1969Joe Gately

1975Michael ButlerDorothy Soter

1976Mary Ann Riebe AntonioliMichael Link

1977John Soter

1978Keith KennedyKaren Yacobi WarrenBrady Woodell

1980Steve SuttleRebecca Soter Tuzzolo

1981Julie Hilt Hannink

1983Jeff ArmstrongJoAnn Shomaker ArmstrongLarry Konouck Sean Yacobi

1984Kevin Smith

1986Ron Gorman Jr.

1987Shannan Copeland Suttle

1988Kathleen Derby

1989Jennifer GormanRev. Douglas SmithBill McGough*

1991Jennifer Mackie MillerPhil Miller

1992George Imorde

1996Jim FoleyAnhthy Nguyen Jennifer Wolford French

2000Mike Pilola

2003George HarpenDiane Kokorelis

2005Henry Harpen

2006Adam AntonioliJames T. Hosack 2007Anthony J. Morales

2009Andrea AtkinsonZachary AntonioliArthur Harpen

2011Kristina Reilley

2012David Harpen

2013Hanna-Louisa Alvesteffer Anonymous (2)Jessica ArmstrongJason Atkinson Danelle Blake Joey Burt Katie Cheney Rob GrahamAllison Hobgood Kyle Howerton Jeffrey JahnkeBrian KiddyKara Maners Kaitlin McKennaTiffany Miller Briley Naab Nick Visalden Lindsay Staples Ali Via Elizabeth Ward



Parents’ and Grandparents’ GiftsNo educational experience can be truly successful without the help and encouragement of parents who support our faculty, our students and our programs. Parents and grandparents are a vital part of any school community and at Peninsula Catholic, this is evident through the leadership and generosity of our students’ families.

1960’s Mrs. Helen Riebe P’63 ’65 ’67 ’68 ’69 ’70 ’72 ’73 ’74 ’76 *Mrs. Geraldine Streker P’66 ’67 ’69 GP’07Mr. Cletus Vincke P’64 ’69

1970’sMr. and Mrs. Ronald Ponzo ’49 P’70 ’73 ’81Mrs. Helen Riebe P’63 ’65 ’67 ’68 ’69 ’70 ’72 ’73 ’74 ’76 The Hon. and Mrs. Robert “Bucky” Yacobi ’49 P’78 ’82 ’83 GP’10 ’13

1980’sMr. and Mrs. Ernest Armstrong P ’83 GP ’13 ’17Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Caruso P’82 ’86 ’87 ’91 ’94LCDR and Mrs. Ronald Gorman P’86 ’89CAPT and Mrs. John Hilt P’80 ’81 ’85 ’88Mr. and Mrs. Peter LeBel ’61 P’83 ’87Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lowery P’82 ’84 ’86 ’90Dr. and Mrs. William McClintock P’88 ’88 ’92 ’96Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McGough P’88 ’89 ’94 ’95Mrs. Marlene Orr P’82Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ponzo ’49 P’70 ’73 ’81Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynold P’88 ’89Mr. and Mrs. John Silva P’86 ’86 ’90 ’96Mr. and Mrs. Jack Svelan P’80 ’82 ’84 ’88The Hon. and Mrs. Robert “Bucky” Yacobi ’49 P’78 ’82 ’83 GP’10 ’13Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Yancey ’60 P ’84 ’90

1990’sMrs. Diane Stump Campbell ’63 P’94 ’96Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Caruso P’82 ’86 ’87 ’91 ’94Mrs. Florence Fiscella GP’99 ’06 ’09 ’09 ’13 ’15 ’17Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gately ’69 P’94 ’98Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lowery P’82 ’84 ’86 ’90Dr. and Mrs. Robert Mackie P’91 ’96 ’99Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McGough P’88 ’89 ’94 ’95Dr. and Mrs. William McClintock P’88 ’88 ’92 ’96CAPT and Mrs. Robert McKenna P’06 ’09 ’14CAPT and Mrs. Donald Pollard P ’95 ’97LTC and Mrs. Jonathan Rhodes P ’97 ’02Mr. Walter and Mrs. Daunice Sargent P’91 ’98Mr. and Mrs. John Silva P’86 ’86 ’90 ’96Mr. Tom and Mrs. Mary Ann Steigelman ’61 P’91Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Yancey ’60 P ’84 ’90Ms. Cyndi Zodda P ’90

2000’s - PresentAnonymous (2)Dr. and Mrs. Adel Abdallah P’15 ’17Mr. and Mrs. William Alvesteffer P’11 ’13 ’15Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Antonioli ’76 P’06 ’09Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Armstrong P ’83 GP ’13 ’17

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Armstrong ’83 ’83 P’13 ’17Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Atkinson P’09 ’13Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Aungst P’16Col and Mrs. Stephen Barneyback P’00Dr. Joseph Barreca GP’09 ’15Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barton P’01 ’03Mr. and Mrs. Donald N. Belote ’50 GP’09Mr. and Mrs. Bart Bennick P’15Mr. Steve Bills P’10 ’14Mr. and Mrs. Horace Blake P’13The James Bochel Family P’15 ’17Mr. and Mrs. Gary Boyle P’16Mr. Darrell Brackin ’48 GP’13Mr. and Mrs. Michael BrandMr. and Mrs. William Burke P’16Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cavelli GP’15Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Clem P’09 ’10 ’12 ’14 ’15The James Clifton III Family P’08 ’10Mrs. Cassondra Costa P’03Mr. and Mrs. Frank DickseskiMr. and Mrs. Dale Duke P’13Mr. and Mrs. Joel Duregger P’13 ’15Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dussault P’09 ’12 ’17Dr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Edmonds P’10 ’14 ’16 Mrs. Linda Ellis P’10 Mrs. Florence Fiscella GP’99 ’06 ’09 ’09 ’13 ’15 ’17 Dr. Oliver John Semmes IV and Ms. Lynne Fiscella P’13 ’17Mrs. Janine Franklin P ’13 ’15Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Garcia P’13 ’15Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Garcia P’04 ’07Mr. and Mrs. Anastasius “Jack” Georgalas ’47 GP’00 ’03Mr. and Mrs. Benten Goodman P’12 ’14Mr. Keith HanleyDr. and Mrs. Martin Harpen P’03 ’05 ’09 ’12 ’14Mr. and Mrs. James Heald P’15CAPT and Mrs. James Hosack P’06 ’08Dr. and Mrs. George Jacobs P’00 ’05Mr. and Mrs. Erik Joy P’16Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Keegan P’11 ’14Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kiddy P’13 ’16Mr. and Mrs. Michael King P’12Dr. Michael Kokorelis P’00 ’03Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kulzer P’06 ’10 ’14Dr. and Mrs. Michael Link ’76 P’14 ’16Dr. and Mrs. Paul Lucha Jr. P’04 ’08Mrs. Martha Maurno P’14Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDonald P’13CAPT and Mrs. Robert McKenna P’06 ’09 ’14Mr. and Mrs. William Meidenbauer P’07 ’09 ’12Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Miner P’09 ’12 ’16Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mlynczak P’09 ’11Dr. and Mrs. Joselito Morales P’07


Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Moskal P’15 ’16Mr. and Mrs. David Mummert P’16Mr. and Mrs. David Naab P’08 ’10 ’13 ’14Drs. Edwin and Kathy Nieves P’10 ’12Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ohlhaver P’09 ’12Dr. Dawn Reese P’15Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Reilley P’11 ’16Ms. Edouline Reyes P’14LTC and Mrs. Jonathan Rhodes P’97 ’02Mr. and Mrs. Steve Robinette P’08Mrs. Elizabeth Shomaker P’83 GP’13 ’17Dr. and Mrs. Eric Simko P’16The Smigielski Family P’02 ’07Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith ’84 P’14Mrs. Geraldine Streker P’66 ’67 ’69 GP’07Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Reilley P’11 ’16Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Thom P’01 ’02 ’05 ’10

Col and Mrs. Jock Trafton P’99Mr. and Mrs. John Triska P’09 ’13Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tuzzolo ’80 P’16Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Ward P’13Mr. and Mrs. James Warren ’78 P’10 ’13Mr. and Mrs. Steve White P’15Mr. and Mrs. William Via P’13The Hon. and Mrs. Robert “Bucky” Yacobi ’49 P’78 ’82 ’83 GP’10 ’13

FriendsMr. and Mrs. Tim BenavidezMs. Savina BoothCol Frank CotrupiMs. Frances DeNardoMr. and Mrs. Mark DunnMr. and Mrs. Everett J. Foster Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. George FriesMr. and Mrs. Joseph G. GallagherMr. and Mrs. Thomas GaudreauxMrs. Pauline HealyMr. and Mrs. Barry HoffmanMr. and Mrs. Samuel JohnstonMr. and Mrs. Brian McCleeryMr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mikkelson Col and Mrs. Joseph F. MolineauxMr. Robert PalloneMr. and Mrs. Monte RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Andrew SandorfiCOL and Mrs. Forest SinghoffMrs. Louella G. SmithMr. Fernando Tarafa and Ms. Maria ScoteseMr. Neil WoodMs. Anna Wuest

PC Named ScholarshipsPeninsula Catholic High School is blessed to receive funding for six named scholarships, each established specifically to make Catholic education accessible for deserving students.

hilt Family ScholarshipJohn and Adrienne raised four daughters who graduated from Peninsula Catholic: Shannon Hilt Hepner ’80, Julie Hilt Hannink ’81, Amy Hilt McGuire ’85, and Megan Hilt Carter ’88. The Hilt Family Scholarship was established by the family to financially support the education of a deserving student, and therefore provide a solid foundation for further education.

The Oren & Marian Marks Memorial Scholarship FoundationThis scholarship was established by Mr. James L. Marks ’53 & Mr. John O. Marks ’53 in honor of their parents, whose lifelong dedication to church, community and country served as a

model for sons, Jimmy, John and Michael. This scholarship is awarded to students of any religious background in grades 9-12 who have demonstrated academic excellence and need financial assistance to attend Peninsula Catholic.

Benjamin Fiscella Memorial ScholarshipThis scholarship was created by Mrs. Florence Fiscella in honor of her late husband, Benjamin Fiscella. Mr. Fiscella was a visionary businessman who focused most of his life on community involvement and the promotion of peace and education. Ben and Florence raised ten children, and were blessed with many grandchildren, seven of whom attended Peninsula Catholic. This scholarship is granted to a academically worthy student who requires financial assistance to attend Peninsula Catholic High School.

Rose and Sam Foulk Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Eileen M. Feild ’57 and Anna “Nancy” Foulk Hoffman ’58 in honor of their parents, who moved to Newport News in the early 40’s to raise their four children - Margaret, Eileen, Nancy and Sam. They were members of St. Vincent de Paul and Our Lady of Mt. Caramel Catholic Churches, and strongly believed in the value of education.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, and who may be of any religious and academic background.

The Knights of Columbus Scholarships, from The Mary Star of the Sea Council #511 and The Walter Pollard Council #5480The Knights of Columbus Order was founded on the principals of charity, unity and fraternity. This Catholic organization is committed to supporting community members and rendering financial aid to its members and their families. Amoung the Knights’ many charitable interests is Catholic education. Peninsula Catholic High School is blessed to count local councils #511 and #5480 among their most dedicated supporters. Because of the generosity of our local Knights of Columbus councils, hundreds of Peninsula Catholic students have received the opportunities and benefits of religious education at our school, as well as Catholic colleges and universities.to establish a named scholarship in honor of a loved one, a family or an organization, contact Molly Bowes at 757-596-7247 ext. 12.


PenInSula catholIc auctIon“A Knight in Paris”

Feb. 23, 2013auCtiOn SPOnSORSAdel & Bonnie AbdallahAramarkMatthew & Christina AungstTowne BankBill & Carol BurkeLadies of CarmelJoe & AnaMari Clem Colonial WebbW.M. Jordan Company, Inc.Dawn Reese & Jeff FrederickKnights of Columbus, Council 511Link, Jacobs & Link, D.D.S.Fernando & Luisa MaestrePCHS Home and SchoolGeorge & Jenny PolyzosEric & Jeanne SimkoJeff & Karen Ward

auCtiOn PatROnS Steve & Mary Kay BarneybackDoug & Margee Downs Bonnie FedorchakDonnie & Janet ForrestRon & Pat GormanErik & Petti JoyBill & Julia LoweryJames MarksJohn MarksNancy & Richard Michaelis Eleanor MurphyRobert and Peggy Yacobi

auCtiOn dOnORS Adel & Bonnie AbdallahAdinaro Family Allsbrook FamilyAlvesteffer FamilyJessica ArmstrongArmstrong FamilyAtkinson FamilyAungst FamilyKenneth AydlottDr. & Mrs. Eduardo AzcarateTed & Cathy BacoteBailey Family Baker FamilySteve & Mary Kay BarneybackKevin & Michele Bates Bob & Christine BelkowskiBennick FamilyJuliet Bickford, WTKR-TVDonna & Dale BlakeChris Blyden James & Mary Beth Bochel Dr. Joseph Bowes

Ms. Molly BowesBoykins FamilyGary & Tina Boyle Mr. Darrell BrackinBradberry FamilyBrand Family Elaine Brinkley Kim & Scott BrownBill & Carol BurkeBurt FamilyGwyn CaisonCarpenter Family Deanna CasletonMichael & Jean Cavelli, Jr. Keely CerinoAnn & Ed ChartierChen Family Tanya & Jack CheneyChiarello FamilyClem FamilyColeman FamilyConner FamilyMichael & SolveighCoughenour Family John & Kim CranhamChristine & Jeff CruzKatherine Derby Tom & Christine DoberneckCharles & Peggy Doty Dough & Margee DownsDale & Kathleen DukeJoel & Julie Duregger DuRose FamilyEvangeline DussaultDr. & Mrs. Robert EdmondsJim & Linda Ellis Bonnie FedorchakBob & Terri FinnForehand FamilyKelli FortJim FoleyAnn & Thomas FosterGeorge & Jenny FranklinAlfonso & Marisol GarciaTony Gardner Franco & Teresa GodoyPablo & Shiela Gonzalez Rene & Krystin GonzalezBenton & Michelle GoodmanGraham FamilyGray FamilyGrayson FamilyJeanne GrinkewitzHarpen FamilyJimmy & Michele HealdHeiby Family

Amy Cajusay-Hill Hogan-Jaskowiak FamilyHopkins FamilyHowell FamilyHowerton FamilyHumphries Family Hunnicutt Family Marine HunnicuttJohn & Sharon HylandGeorge & Terry JacobsPaul & Lisa JahnkeAnthony & Valerie JarrettJon & Cecilia Joaquin Margaret JohnsonPhil & Katy JonesErik & Patti Joy Tom & Cynthia KeeganCelia KellyJohn & Carol Kelly Matt KelchnerKiddy FamilyKimchock Family Dr. Michael Kokorelis DMDJessica & John Kovalcik Tim & Annette KulzerLeonard Family Link Family Cheryl LoughranArt & Leticia MadrilDina ManriquezJames Marks John MarksMartin Family Jamie & Tricia MartinJeff & Christine MathisMarin & Cynthia McHughMolly McKennaMcKenna Family Robert & Kathy McKennaGarry & Imelda MillerLynn & Walter MillerTerry & Monica MillerChristopher & Eileen MinerDeLevay & Michael MinerMarty & Pam Mlynczak Montane FamilyMorr Family Morris Family Leonard & Shelah MoskalDavid &Teresa MummertMurawski Family Keith & Cathy MushenskiDavid & Gia NaabNi Family Noh Family Charles Nothstine

Jordan O’BrienMike & Sandy O’HaraO’Neil Family Andrew & Nadine ParrParrish Family Payne Family PCHS Drama DepartmentPCHS Interact ClubPCHS Yearbook CommitteeSteve & Mimi PeakAnn PenrosePerkinson Family Pincus Family Don PollardGeorge & Jenny Polyzos Ward & Shelley PoseyTommy & Sandra PrattRasmussen Family Dr. Dawn ReeseJoAnn ReeseMichael & Jennifer Reosti Riley FamilyPatricia RobinsonRodriguez Family Diana RogersMary RogersRuan Family Sallade FamilySanbar Family Sayani Family Michael & Lisa ScheidererJoann Schrum John Semmes & Lynne FiscellaShahmouradian Family Katie Sheridan, It Works!Barbara SillsEric & Jeanne Simko Smigielski FamilyKevin & Michele Smith Spalding Family Paul & Janice SpencerKari St. JohnNatalie StanleyStarks Family Strong Family Eric & Cathy TheisenJohn & Judy TriskaPaul & Rebecca TuzzoloVario Family Viktoria Van EckVia Family Sherry ViaElizabeth VisaldenWalters Family Ward Family Karen Warren


Melanie WeserWhite Family Kelly & Alan WilkenWilliams Family Renee WilsonLisa WoessnerWojcik FamilyRobert & Peggy YacobiCynthia Zodda

auCtiOn BuSineSS dOnORS 3 Bowls of ColorAL Fresco RistoranteAmes Tuxedo RentalAndrew Carney PhotographyAutobell Car WashAzzurri Italian RestaurantBerkeley PlantationBilbo Baggins Wine Café & RestaurantBlue Ridge Shadow Golf ClubBo EssentialsBody Shoppe--Terri SchachtCharlie’s Jewelry Cheese Shop Chris Moore--Lawncare of Hampton RoadsChrysler Museum of ArtCinema Café CNU Department of AthleticsCNU Ferguson Center for the ArtsCNU Football--Matt Kelchner, Head CoachColonial DownsCommodore TheaterCostco

Courtyard by Marriott, Dunn Loring--Bob FitzgeraldCozzy’s Comedy ClubCrowne PlazaCurrituck Beach LighthouseCurves DC UnitedFerguson Center for the Performing ArtsFIN SeafoodFlynn & O’Hara School UniformsFord’s Colony Country ClubFrontier Culture MuseumGadsby’s TavernGold N DiamondsGordon Biersch Brewery and RestaurantGrand Caverns ParkGunston HallHarphenaliaHampton Family YMCAHampton Inn & Suites Corolla NCHauser’s JewelersHi Ho SilverHilton Alexandria Old Town The Inn at OnancockJames Madison’s MontpelierJamestown-Yorktown FoundationJefferson HotelKiln Creek Golf Club & ResortKOA Williamsburg CampgroundsLands’ EndLangley SpeedwayLazer RushLuigi’s Italian Restaurant Luray Caverns

Lynnhaven Fish HouseMallards at the Wharf Onancock, VAMaryland International RacewayMaymont FoundationMiss Hampton II Harbor CruiseMuseum of the Confederacy Nansemond River Golf ClubNatural BridgeNauticusNewport News Marriott at City CenterNorfolk AdmiralsNorfolk Botanical GardenNorfolk TidesNorfolk Waterside MarriottnTelos Wireless PavilionOcean View Golf CourseOyster Point StarbucksPat Troy’s Ireland’s Own Restaurant & Pub P. F. Chang’s Papou George’s Dr. Mimi PeakPepsi Bottling CompanyPittsburgh SteelersPlastic Surgery Center of Hampton RoadsPlaza AztecaRipley’s Believe It or Not! MuseumRiverfront Golf CLubRiverside Wellness & Fitness CenterRover CruisesSaisaki Asian Bistro & Sushi BarSalsa’s Mexican Grill Sandler Center for the Performing ArtsSchlesinger’s at Port Warwick Science Museum of Virginia

Scott Hayes Karate Studio Shenandoah River Outfitters, Inc. Shirley Plantation Foundation Silverman FursSimply Unique Jewelry Designs Skyline CavernsSleepy Hole Golf CourseSoaps N Suds Auto SpaSpirit of NorfolkStarving Artist StudioSteve & John’s Steak & Seafood HouseSweet FrogTactical Office SolutionsTerri’s HairThaijindesu Thai & Sushi BarThe Boutique The Perfect SettingTuscany Ristorante ItalianoTrader Joe’s Victory Family YMCAVinny’s Pizza & PastaVioleta’s Nail Place Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science CenterVirginia Beach Funny BoneVirginia Living Museum Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Virginia Stage CompanyVirginia Symphony OrchestraVirginia Zoological Society Elizabeth Visalden, Mary Kay Independent ConsultantWintergreen ResortYLS, IncZenya Yoga and Massage Studio

Operating Budget SummarytOtal OPeRatinG inCOMe: $ 3,112,137

Student Services & Instruction: 7%

Salaries & Benefits: 65%

Operations & Maintenance: 12%Administration Expenses: 4%

Debt Service: 4%Capital Outlay: 6%

Development Expenses: 1%Transfers to Savings: 1%

tOtal OPeRatinG exPenSeS: $ 3,032,780

Parish Assessment: 3%Investment: 1%

Diocesan Assistance: 1%Scholarships: 1%

Development: 5%

Tuition and Fees: 86%

Other: 3%

tOtal net: $ 79,357


Capt. John Patrick Giguere, USMC ’68

For close to three decades, this flag has hung in the gym. We have

looked to it with hands on our hearts and swore allegiance to it, sang the National Anthem under it, practiced volleyball, shouted through pep rallies, and played basketball games under

its watch. But we’ve probably known very little about the man, the brother, the friend, who gave his life not only so this flag could fly in our gym, but so our flag could continue to fly in our country,

and so the people of Grenada’s own flag could continue to fly in their country - a place that recognizes October 25th -the day that Pat and many of his military brothers gave their lives for not only their own country’s freedom, but for the freedom of our neighbors - with such importance that it is their national “Thanksgiving Day.”

John Patrick Giguere was a Newport News native, born in the spring of 1950. He, along with his older siblings, Mike and Jan, attended Peninsula Catholic during the 1960’s. Pat was universally well-liked by

his classmates. “He was an all around good guy who was in the middle of everything all the time,” says close friend and classmate Susan Criner Becker. Pat joined the Key Club with lifelong friends Chuck Bauman and Doug Bevelaque during his sophomore year, while leading the “Squires” - what the JV basketball team was referred to then - on and off the court as their team captain. In the spring, he and buddy Bruce Crocker took to the baseball field under Coach Woodhouse’s instruction. His love of being a member of a team that seemed to be sparked during his sophomore year continued through his junior and senior years at PC. He was elected Junior Class

President, ran the bases with his fellow baseball teammates, and played basketball as Number 54 on the same court that his nephew, Brian Patrick Clarke ’96 would later play on during the school’s last years on 34th Street. “Friendliest” was the senior superlative given to Pat and his friend Susan Criner. “He was a good friend and a good guy and nice to everyone,” Susan recalls. “He was this big guy that was so full of life and he lived it,” said his friend, Joe Gately. “He was one of the people that you just loved to be around. He had a laugh that when he started you could hear throughout the school and you would just join in with him. We had some great times and memories.” And as was noted under his senior picture, Pat was “as large as life,” a characteristic that is consistently repeated by his friends and his comrades in the Marines. “A giant of a man,” added Joe. “He would do anything in the world for you without any hesitation.”

In October 1983, Capt. John Patrick Giguere participated in Operation URGENT FURY, to assist the citizens of the Caribbean country of Grenada who were on a “shoot on site curfew” during a communist military takeover. A command that sent two Cobra helicopter crews to provide air support for ground troops pinned down on a highway meant that Marines Patrick Giguere, Jeffrey Scharver, Jeb Seagle and Tim Howard were flying directly to the location of the enemy’s anti-aircraft site that no one knew was there. Pat, along with his Co-Pilot Jeff, and downed wingman Jeb, would ultimately sacrifice their lives during the ambush that ensued. Jeb Seagle regained consciousness following his helicopter’s crash in time to pull a severely wounded Tim Howard from the burning wreck and the Cobra’s now exploding unspent ordinances, while Pat radioed for rescue and continued to evade anti-aircraft fire, expending his ammunition and exposing himself to extreme danger to protect his downed brothers from enemy soldiers who were attempting to capture them. Under Pat’s protection, Jeb Seagle was given enough coverage to tie a tourniquet around Tim Howard’s arm before leaving his side and sacrificing his life to distract incoming enemy ground troops from his wounded comrade’s location. Pat and his Co-Pilot Jeff lived long enough for a rescue helicopter to land and were able to successfully escort it out of the hostile area - a heroic act of selflessness and sacrifice that saved the life of Tim Howard.

“What would I say about Pat Giguere?” said Col. Greg Baur, a former student of Giguere’s and member of Pat’s squadron in Grenada. “Pat was a classic Maine. He was bigger than life, and he was proud to be part of something bigger than himself.

Alumni NewsOctober 25, 1983 marked the 30th anniversary of Operation URGENT FURY. Peninsula Catholic alumnus, John Patrick “Pat” Giguere, was one of 18 American servicemen to sacrifice his life in the operation. Last spring, Peninsula Catholic High School retired the flag from Pat’s funeral that was generously donated by Jan Clarke Giguere ‘66 and family in 1983; the flag was retired to prevent further wear, and will remain with Pat’s family as part of their history. Below is the reading from the flag retirement ceremony, written by Molly Bowes and read by English teacher and former Marine, Dave Penrod.


He would put himself in harm’s way for a friend, and that is what he did.‘ Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends,” Col. Baur said when trying to sum-up what Pat’s legacy meant to him. “Greater love has no one than this.”

All four pilots were honored for their bravery and received the highest awards presented to Marines at that time since the Vietnam War. Mrs. John Patrick Giguere was presented with Pat’s Silver Star “for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action”. The Marine Corps annually chooses a squadron that represents the best in Marine aviation for the John Patrick Giguere Light Attack Helicopter Award; one of the Marines present today is honored to have been a member of a squadron that received the Giguere award. The Caribbean nation of Grenada recognizes October 25, as a national day of giving thanks. His squadron-mates remember him as a classic Marine Corps hero, someone who selflessly and knowingly put himself in harm’s way to save the lives of others. The man whose life he and his other fallen comrades helped save that day remember him as the man who helped give him a chance to see his family again. As Col. Baur recalls, “His efforts saved Tim Howard’s life...When I saw Tim in the hospital the day after...his missing arm was wrapped in gauze. There was a huge smile on his face. Tim said, ‘I thought I’d never hold my daughter again. I thought I’d never see the sun rise.” For Col. Baur, that really put his life in perspective.

For Tim Howard, it allowed him to serve 30 more years in the Marine Corps, and see his daughter grow-up.

Perhaps Pat was not only bigger than life, but too big for just one life, so the sacrifices he made allowed his spirit to be infused and life on in the lives of those he saved and those who remain to remember and learn from him. From his days wearing a PC uniform to his Marine Corps flight suit, Pat Giguere’s constant kindness, humor and selfless devotion to others - to his teammates, to his friends - is an example for all of us to emulate.

“Although it is often said casually these days,” concluded Joe Gately, “Pat was one of those people who came into your life and made you a better person rather you realized it or not at the time. He has been dearly missed, fondly remembered for who he was and his ultimate sacrifice for us and country.”

Today we retire this flag to protect it from further wear, but we could do him no greater honor than to let his life live on - “big” - in the spirit of the love and sacrifices he made for others.

“Dad didn’t have the least bit of prejudice in him. He was very conscious about respecting other people and never had any issues with race or class. I think we had trouble later understanding why people do have issues with people of other backgrounds.”

When the children reached high school age, there were new issues to contend with. For one, John had three daughters all dating at once. “He made a list and passed out keys and when you were last in you crossed your name off the list,” laughs Geralyn. One of the boys tried out for basketball and made the team. The artistically minded John balked at the idea of one of his children playing an organized sport, but Helen intervened. “It was one of the few times she piped up, but she did. And Greg played basketball.”

Among the sacrifices the John and Helen made, the Riebes made one splurge in their lifetime, and that was a house at Lake Gaston, NC, “where everyone is welcome.” A dozen family members were loaded into a station wagon during the days when sitting on

the floors and on each other’s laps was commonplace. And while John was the disciplinarian of the house, he would frequently ask, “Why do we go to the lake?” To which everyone was to reply, “To have fun!”

As their children grew and moved on to start their own lives and families, John and Helen found hobbies to occupy their time.

Helen read, while John collected trains and built model airplanes on the sunporch. “They rarely went anywhere” remembers Geralyn. “My mom hated to fly, which is ironic, because my dad designed airplanes.” They bought an Airstream trailer once John retired, but they were mostly happy to stay at home, and later enjoy their grandchildren. “My parents spent a lot of time with my children, Adam and Zack (Antonioli, Class of ’06 and ’09),” says Mary Ann. “Adam struggled with math for a while and it was Dad who said, ‘Don’t give up on those hard classes. I had to retake some classes. You hang in there.’ He also encouraged the boys to dream. It kills me Dad never got to see him graduate.”

It was about a month after John had added yet another addition to the house on 33 Gamble when he passed away at age 89 on a cold day when snow moved into the area during winter, 2011. At the funeral, Geralyn remembers that someone came up to her and said, “You must be very proud of your dad. All the patents he had.” Geralyn said there were many things the children never knew about their modest parents.

When Helen passed away this past summer at age 91, she took the last of their secrets with her: John’s scientific accomplishments, Helen’s interest in a religious life, whatever happened to the first engagement ring. But what they left behind is a legacy of family. Of persevering when life throws the curve ball and relationships present challenges. Of sacrificing for one’s values, and for the sake of loved ones. And somewhere together, Helen is setting down the plate of sandwiches she has just made for her husband because John has pulled her into his arms, and the two are dancing.

“The Riebe Mob” Continued from page 13


CLASS NOTES

’47Gwen Bonday howe Gwen spent five and a half weeks travelling this summer to see her family, which includes five children (Elizabeth, James, John, Thomas and Robert, who all attended school in the Midwest or Virginia), seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Gwen stays very active and enjoys playing Mahjong Duplicate Bridge and Party Bridge.

’48darrell Brackin Darrell was the proud presenter of his granddaughter’s diploma this spring (Ali Via ‘13, who is studying and playing soccer at CNU). Darrell continues to stay busy volunteering many hours at Peninsula Catholic, and is now focusing on facilitating the construction of the new athletic fields.

’61Mary ann Kearns Schoultz Mary has moved to Williamsburg and is enjoying semi-retirement with her husband, Pete Schoultz. Mary Ann and Pete have three children: Stephanie Blosser, Karen McKenzie and Danny Schoultz. Stephanie attended VT, and has two children: son, Hayden, is a sophomore at CNU and daughter, Caroline, sophomore in NoVa. Karen was a former interior designer for Ritz Carlton, but has moved to Williamsburg with her family, which includes three young children, Paige, John and Katie. Only son, Danny, is a successful architect in DC.

’62Cathy Kearns JonesCathy’s son Jeff is married and living in Charlotte, NC and works for Oracle and has two girls, Roxy and Rio.

Rita ann Shea GuffeyRita was honored by her son, Larry Guffey, and his wife, Lucy Mackilligin Guffey, when they established the Rita Shea Guffey Chair in English through a donation to Rice University, where Larry was a ‘90 alum. Rita retired as head of the English Department at the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore, and “instilled my love of reading and literature,” Larry said. Rita now spends time in New York and London.

’64James FronkierJames and his wife, Gayle, celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary this past year. After Jim retired from the Marine Corps as a Major, he joined the City of Hampton police force and retired after 28 years as a Detective. Jim and Gayle have two daughters and two grandchildren, and have enjoyed spending time traveling, antiquing, and participating in Native American cultural events. Originally from Ponca City, Oklahoma, Jim is a member of the Osage Tribe.

’65Rose Kearns yeagley Rose moved back to the Newport News area about seven years ago, and works for PSCHR. She has three

children: Kelly is a graduate of JMU and is a registered dietician in Atlanta with three children; Erin attended Florida State for undergraduate before continuing school to earn her DNP; and Brian earned his Masters from VT and is a counselor at Northern Virginia Community College.

’67Shelia daly Shelia is a retired Certified Substance Abuse Counselor for Hampton-Newport News Criminal Justice Agency and is a mother of three and grandmother of 11.

alice Kearns ThrelkeldAlice lives in Poquoson. She is retired and her son, Corrigan, is married to Leah, and they have a new baby girl named Evelyn.

’68Joan Kearns Sedberry & George SedberryJoan retired after 32 years from teaching and lives in Savannah GA, where George was formerly superintendent at Grays Reef, and is now the Southeast Region Sanctuary Science Coordinator for NOAA. Their son, Jonathan, earned a PhD from the University of South Carolina, and is a professor at Spartansburg Methodist College.

’78Karen yacobi WarrenKaren saw her youngest son graduate from Peninsula Catholic this spring. Matt Warren ‘13 follows in older brother, Josh ‘10, in the family tradition; Matt and Josh are third generation legacy graduates of Peninsula Catholic.

Peninsula Catholic Alumni have pursued and achieved many great accomplishments, as is evident in the following class notes. Class notes may be submitted to [email protected]. The PC Seal behind the class year signifies an anniversary year.


Photos, top to bottom: Jennifer Ritko Frank and her mom, Cyndi Zodda; members of the Class of 1984 at the Homecoming Hospitality Room; alums return to give college advice to upperclassmen; David Yancey ’90 with members of the Class of 2013.

’83Sean yacobiSean is a lawyer and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, living in Kill Devil Hills, NC, with his wife, Nora, and their two children, Sophie and Liam. Notable family accomplishments this year include Sophie’s First Communion, and younger brother Liam’s memorization of all of the lyrics to the theme song for “Gilligan’s Island.”

Joe GristJoe is finishing his first year as Deputy Chief of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission’s Fisheries Management Division. He has been with the agency since 2006 as manager of the plans and statistics department, and also served at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Christopher Newport University and a Master of Science degree in fisheries and wildlife from Virginia Tech. His hobbies include fishing, hiking and gardening. He and his wife, Kelly Bower Grist ‘92, live in Newport News.

’90Billy FallenBilly became a full-time culinary partner with Cafe Caturra, which operates over a half-dozen restaurants in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Billy graduated from the New England Culinary Institute, and is the creator and owner of Billy Bread, the popular Richmond based bakery.

Jennifer Ritko FrankJennifer recently celebrated her 40th birthday with her mom, Cyndi Zodda, as well as her husband Jason, and their children, Sydney and Carson. Jennifer works at the Riverside Foundation.

david yanceyDavid is currently running for another term as the Virginia House of Delegate’s representative from District 94 (David supported the Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits Program; see page 24).

David spent several hours talking with members of the Class of 2013 in preparation for his address at graduation, and recently returned to his alma mater to take part in the ribbon cutting ceremony for PC’s new soccer field.

’91Michele Brandt, CMa, CtP, MBa Michele recently earned her designation as a CPA, and is an Assistant Vice President for Administration for a government contractor. Michele’s daughter, Allison, is a senior in high school.

’94Bridget Kelly PhillipsBridget has experienced much success as a RuckPack sponsored triathlete and recently competed in the Brigantine Triathlon, finishing 5th out of the women in 1:13:39. Earlier this year, Bridget finished 10th overall and 2nd for the women in the Gettysburg Marathon with a 3:08:33 time. Bridget and her husband, Kyle, live in Annapolis with their four daughters.

’96Ray BenetRay lives in Yorktown and serves as a member of the Virginia Defense Force.

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’96 ContinuedJuliet BickfordJuliet can be seen anchoring the 4:00 and 5:00 news on WTKR NewsChannel 13, and played an instrumental role in helping raise over $60,000 at the 2013 Peninsula Catholic auction as the auctioneer.

Jim Foley Jim received the Bronze Star on June 5, 2013 for meritorious performance during a recent deployment to Afghanistan. He is a Major in the Marine Corps.

art Kelly Art and his wife celebrated the birth of their son Declan this past April.

’97Christina talay KuhnChristina teaches second grade at Dutrow Elementary School. She lives in Newport News with her husband and child.

Sarah Rhodes dudleySarah and her husband, Jason, recently moved to North Folk Polk, Louisiana, with their son. Sarah gave birth to her second child, Colt Fredrickson Dudley, on Sept. 27, 2013.

Sara Pollard PoganoSara her husband, Geoff, and their daughters, Liz and Leisl, welcomed new baby, Lincoln, in August.

’99lisa talay harterLisa moved to Wisconsin a year and a half ago, where she lives with her husband and three children.

’00Julie PatykulaJulie married Peter Lobasso on July 13, 2013 in Arlington, VA.

’02angela Stellute BallardAngela and Matthew Ballard were married on October 6, 2012. Angela teaches music at St. Mary Star of the Sea School in Hampton, and Matt is a trial lawyer with Smith Law Firm.

Meghan FoleyMeghan accepted a position as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.

’04Brian FoleyAfter serving in the 82nd Airborne Division, Brian accepted a job in business analysis and operations with All Risk Insurance and currently lives in Richmond, Va with his wife, Michelle.

’05alyson lyndsay JacobsAlyson and Bradley Lloyd Heidenthal will marry in November 2013. Alyson and Brad both graduated from James Madison University in 2009. Alyson completed her Masters of Social Work from VCU in May, while Brad complete his Doctorate of Pharmacy in the spring as well.

’06Jonathan MitchellJonathan currently lives in Chesapeake while working for the Department of Defense in Suffolk.

alexandria RubleAlex received a Fulbright Fellowship to support her dissertation research in Germany this year.

’07Rosaleena MessierRosaleena married Tyler E. Powell on March 3, 2013. She continues to coach PC’s cheerleaders.

Matt MitchellMatt is working in restaurant management in North Carolina.

Michael FoleyMichael completed a rigorous training program to qualify as a Nationally Registered Paramedic.

Julie & Peter - Photo Courtesy of lepoldphotography.com

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Top to Bottom: Frank Weth ’62 donates his Basketball MVP award to PC, Punkin Mackie P’91 ’96 ’99 and grandaughter Megan Miller enjoy a “Knight at PC” class together, Donald Brackin ’56 and Darrell Brackin ’48


’08Molly ClarkeMolly completed training at the Newport News Police Training Academy following six months of rigorous work. Molly and her fellow trainees were sworn in by Chief of Police, James D. Fox. Del David Yancey ‘90 was the guest speaker for the ceremony.

Kelly CliftonKelly earned a job conducting strategy and IT consulting at IBM.

nathan davidsonNathan recently finished his first year at EVMS.

Jason lassiter and Sara Voltz Jason and Sara were married on August 17, 2013 in Smithfield, VA. Ensign Jason Lassiter was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s 131st graduating class. Sara and his father, James Lassiter, were present to pin on his ensign shoulder boards.

Matthew naabMatthew recently reenlisted in the US Army. He will be stationed briefly in Georgia before moving onto North Carolina.

nick SearsNick is teaching Theology at Walsingham Academy this fall.

david WilkinsonDavid began his trek of the Appalachian Trail as a through-hiker in Maine on March 16, 2013, and completed his trip in September. He is currently teaching math at Peninsula Catholic.

Rebecca WilkinsonRebecca is engaged to Peter Carr. Rebecca and Peter met in college and Rebecca is currently working as a Library Assistant at Norfolk’s Chrysler Museum of Art.

’09Rita asmarRita is currently attending VCU for the masters program in occupational therapy.

Megan CavanaghMegan graduated from VCU and spent her summer working at Riverside Medical. She will be joining the Coast Guard to continue her career in medical care.

Jillian BeloteJullian graduated from Lynchburg College. She is a legacy member of the Peninsula Catholic community; proud grandfather - Don Belote - graduated from St. Vincent’s in 1950.

nicole M BreenNicole, daughter of Kevin and Mercedes Breen, graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD on May 24, 2013 and was commissioned as an Officer in the U.S. Navy. She is a member of both Pi Sigma Alpha and Phi Sigma Lota, and played goalie for the Women’s Ice Hockey team. Ens. Breen has been assigned to Dam Neck, VA where she will continue studies in Intelligence and then proceed to Monterey, CA for further training.

angela delucaAngela graduated from CNU in May and is working at M. Price Distribution Co. as their brand development manager.

hassan elzeinHassan was named ODU’s “Overall Outstanding University Scholar” for 2012-2013. Hassan was a biological studies major with a 4.0 GPA.

Kathryn GraysonKathryn graduated from Longwood after studying Graphic Design, and is interning at Havit Advertising Marketing in Washington, DC.

Chris MitchellChris is studying Environmental Science at UVA. His love of hiking that was nurtured by his time as an Eagle Scout continues, and he recently backpacked in the Grand Canyon.

Courtney PerkinsonCourtney graduated from Henry and Emory College after playing softball for the Wasps as an outfielder.

Chad SpillerChad and Kailey Creenan were engaged in July.

’10alexandra GibbsAlexandra learned about employment opportunities with our friends at the Virginia Living Museum via the PC Facebook page, and earned herself a summer 2013 internship with the organization.

Colleen ThomColleen is Resident Advisor at Virginia Tech’s Housing and Residence Life. This summer, she worked at Boeing in Seattle as a 737 Program Planning and Control Integrated Scheduler.

’11anna-lena alvesteffer and Matthew PeakAnna-Lena and Matthew are engaged.

alex CaisonAlex recently finished restoring his classic truck and will be entering it local shows soon. He also completed his first year as a farm technician at Bluebird Gap Farm.

Christopher Michaelis Christopher attends the University of Mississippi and earned an internship at NASA Langley during Summer 2013.

Class notes are continued on page 42.

Congratulations to the Class of 1963 as they celebrate their 50th reunion year.


Michele T. Orr Adams ’76 Mr. James Antinori ’53Mrs. Jolie Saunders Lynch Bannister ’86Mrs. Rachel McCaffrey Bellomy ’42Mrs. Jean Cavelli GP’15Mr. Marshall E. Clarke Sr. P’64 ’66 GP’96 ’04 ’08Antonia Libutti Coddington P’96 Mrs. Frances Fromel Compton ’42Mrs. Naomi Criner P’68 ’70 ’73 ’74 GP’98 ’06 ’08 ’08Mr. Rufus Linwood Croom Jr. P’90Mr. John Facenda P’02Mr. Robert Fritsche ’53Mr. Robert Graham Jr. P’13Mr. John A. Hayes ’60Mrs. Margaret Hiemenz P’70Mr. James O. Joyner Jr. (husband of Betty Pencola Joyner ’47)Mrs. Mary C. Kearns P’61 ’62 ’65 ’67 ’68Mr. Ronald Messier P’07Mrs. Huguette McLean P’84 GP’14

Mrs. Phyllis Gately Molchan (sister of Joe Gately ’69)Ms. Catherine Morris ’67Mr. Ryan Christian Owens ’00Mrs. Barbara O’Meara Pascucci ’62Mrs. Dorothy E. Primavera (wife of Robert Primavera ’52)Mrs. Helen Riebe P’63 ’65 ’67 ’68 ’69 ’70 ’72 ’73 ’74 ’76Mr. James S. Riley GP’10 ’13Mrs. Judith Frances Rollins Mr. William A. Shahmouradian (uncle to Alex Shamouradian’14)Mr. John Walter “Smitty” Smith ’49Mrs. Kathleen Anne Stallings P’06 Mary Ann Guzik Sullivan ’55Dr. Edward Weiss P’01 ’05Sr. Juanita Marie Wiley ’48 SCNMr. Byron F. Williams ’49Mrs. Mildred Terry Wolak ’92 ’95Dr. William H. Woessner P’15 ’17

In MemoriamPlease keep our cherished alumni, family and friends of St. Vincent and Peninsula Catholic, who have recently passed, in your prayers.

Memorial GiftsGifts honoring the deceased members of the Peninsula Catholic Family can be made by sending check to:

Peninsula Catholic, Attn. Development600 Harpersville Rd.

Newport News, VA 23601

All memorial gifts received will be restricted to the PC Annual Fund.

’12Sofia dávilaSofia was accepted for her major of choice at Virginia Tech of Biological Systems Engineering, and is also working as the head photographer and writer of the Engineers’ Forum Magazine. This past summer, she interned at NASA and was involved in a neurofeedback cognitive enhancement research study to develop a new kind of training for high stress situation piloting. Next summer, she will be working in Peru at their environmental agency, Ministerio del Ambiente. Sofia says that after she left PC, she “hit the ground running! Miss all my fave teachers!”

Craig livelyCraig graduated from Air Force Basic Training and Crew Chief technical school. During Summer 2013, he worked as a crew chief on the F-22 Raptors at Langley. He will begin college in the fall at TNCC, and will continue with the Air Guard at Langley.

Chris OhlhaverChris was admitted to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis.

Brooke ParisBrooke was part of a Youth Ministry summer internship at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church, VA. She will be studying theology at The Catholic University.


LName that Knight

egacy is one of the many things that makes PC such a special place. This year, there were six legacy students who received their diplomas from parents and grandparents. Take a close look at the pictures below and try to match the relatives. The answers are upside down at the bottom of the page. Good Luck!

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Answers: Kenny Rogers and his mom, Diana Rogers ‘87 (1 and 10); JoAnn Shomaker Armstrong ‘83, Jeff Armstrong ‘83, and their daughter, Jessica Armstrong (2, 8 and 5); Robert “Bucky” Yacobi ‘49 and his daughter Karen Yacobi Warren ‘78, and their grandson and son, Matt Warren (3, 12 and 13); Cecil Turner Wallace ‘57 and her granddaughter, Kaitlin McKenna (4 and 6); George “Bucky”

Burt ‘56 and his son, Joey Burt (9 and 7); Darrell Brackin ‘48 and his granddaughter, Ali Via (14 and 11).

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