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CONTENTS :: SEPTEMBER 2013CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6SOCIAL MEDIA CHATTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8COMMUNITY NEWS

Empowering Women Through Dress for Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Bascom Palmer Marks a Decade as No. 1 in the Nation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Disney Magic: Reimagined and Ready to Sail from Miami . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

COVER STORYLet the Sun Power Your Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SCHOOL NEWSPlanning for School Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

HEALTH & WELLNESSGet Fit and Toned in Your Own Pool!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

LIFE LESSONSBecoming a Better Listener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

LEGALLY SPEAKINGTips for Beating the Bank in Foreclosure Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

PET OF THE MONTH“Murphy” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

PARTY PLANNINGNot Your Mother’s Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Sept. 11thMiami Dade College’s (MDC) North Campus will remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with a special ceremony beginning at 9 am. The College, which previously received two steel artifacts from the World Trade Center (WTC), will reveal their new, permanent homes. The ceremony will take place at the MDC North Campus Rotunda near Building 4000 11380 NW 27 Ave. This is a free event. For more information, please contact Yaremis Ponce Fullana at 305-237-1724 or [email protected].

15thZoo Run 5K & Zoo Kids Dash – Run like cheetahs or walk like a tortoise at the Inaugural ZooRun 5K race/walk and ZooKids Dash benefiting West Kendall Baptist Hospital and the

Zoological Society of Florida. Forget about mud, obstacles and colored powders for a day and be one with nature. Visit www.zoorun5k.com for full details.

Thalatta Estate Grand Re-Opening & Bridal Expo – Thalatta Estate in Palmetto Bay, has its grand re-opening coming up. There will also be a Bridal Expo on this day. See what’s new and exciting at the Palmetto Bay’s premiere wedding venue. Also meet professionals in the wedding industry.

19th - 22nd41st Annual Phil Peterson’s Key West Poker Run – Join motorcyclists from around the United States and travel one of America’s most scenic highways to raise money for charity during the 41st Annual Phil Peterson’s Key West Poker Run. The 2013 run features three Florida Keys cruising days you will have more time to explore the island chain.

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21stHyundai Hope On Wheels Miami Children’s Hospital 5K – Join Miami Children’s Hospital for our 5K run/walk for happier, healthier kids. Our largest annual community event, the Hyundai Hope On Wheels 3rd Annual Miami Children’s Hospital 5K (MCH5K) Presented by Sabadell United Bank is designed to increase awareness of our pediatric subspecialties and showcase our cutting-edge research, work, talent and the dedication of our physicians and staff. Visit mch5k.com for more information.

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25thMusic of the Immigrant Experience – FIU School of Music faculty and student ensembles combine their talents in a celebration of university achievements. A Wine & Cheese reception will immediately follow in the Wertheim Rotunda, generously hosted by the Provost. For more information, please visit www.music.fiu.edu.

28thSickle Cell 5000 – Walk/Run event to take place at Tropical Park Stadium. Tropical Park Stadium, 7900 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL. Registration starts at 6:30 am with the 5K Walk/Run starting at 8 am. For any additional information, please call (305) 324-6219 or visit www.sicklecellmiami.org.

October 6thMoving Day® – National Parkinson Foundation’s annual fundraising walk event. Help us raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease. More than a fundraising walk, this is a celebration of movement, with a special Movement Pavilion featuring yoga, dance and much more. For more information contact Natalie Williamson at [email protected].

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D ress for success Is an InternatIonal not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing

professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 125 cities in 15 countries. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 700,000 women work towards self-sufficiency.

Dress for Success Worldwide held it’s ninth annual Success Summit at the Epic Hotel in Miami, Florida. With the theme ”Ignite Your Passion: Refuel the Power to Empower,” this year’s Success Summit inspired Dress for Success women from around the world to pay forward that which Dress for Success has given them by becoming leaders in their local communities.

What has flourished into a powerful series of seminars for the everyday woman began as the groundbreaking idea of Dress for Success Worldwide CEO, Joi Gordon, who was inspired by her own experience attending a multitude of high-level leadership conferences to create a forum for the women of Dress for Success. Today, the Success Summit has grown into an innovative international forum for women who are on their way to becoming leaders and catalysts for change in their community.

“Empowering women means providing them with the resources they need to become leaders in their careers and their community,” said Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide. “This year’s Success Summit represented the continued initiative of Dress for Success to bridge the gap between the cutting edge career advancement program-ming of prestigious women’s leadership conferences and the women who need it most.”

The three-day leadership conference kicked off with a ritzy red carpet event, with all affiliate attendees receiving the A-list treatment thanks to hair styling by Dee Adames, Season 2 winner of Bravo’s Sheer Genius, and stylists from Redken. Make-up was provided by Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and elegant evening attire was donated by renowned designers including, David Meister and Rachel Roy.

Fitness expert Brett Hoebel, best known for his appearance on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, delivered an inspiring speech and presented the women with their new “Dream, Believe and Inspire” necklaces from lia sophia that will surely serve as an impactful reminder to them as they carry the knowledge that they learned over the weekend back into their communities. There was also a surprise performance by the “every woman” herself, Chaka Khan!

While there was plenty of fun to be had, delegates also created action plans to pursue their professional passions and bring awareness to a local cause in their own com-munities by choosing a Community Action Project. The true goal of Success Summit is to provide the women with the tools to take the next step in their career toward a more fulfilling life and become an integral and active part in the world around them, a mission that the Community Action Project embodies in every aspect.

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For the 10th consecutIve year, the renowned institute, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of

Medicine, has ranked No. 1 nationally in ophthal-mology in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Hospitals” rankings.

“This remarkable decade-long streak as No. 1 con-firms Bascom Palmer’s reputation as America’s leader in providing the most advanced and comprehensive vision care,” said Pascal J. Goldschmidt, M.D., Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs, Dean of the Miller School and CEO of UHealth. “Our amazing Bascom Palmer team is consistently redefining excellence – in vision research, clinical care and education – which brings hope to patients with some of the world’s most debilitating ophthalmological conditions.”

Reflecting on the past 10 years at the top of the rankings, Eduardo C. Alfonso, M.D., professor of ophthalmology and Chair of Bascom Palmer, also credited Bascom Palmer’s high-performance team.

“Reaching this 10-year milestone has everything to do with the tireless commitment of Bascom Palmer’s ophthalmologists, vision researchers, nurses, ophthalmic techni-cians, and support staff,” Alfonso said. “I am honored and privileged to be a part of Bascom Palmer’s performance as the nation’s most sought-after medical destination for ophthalmology, and look forward to setting the bar for patient-centered care for decades to come.”

Founded in 1962, Bascom Palmer is the largest ophthalmic care, research and educational facility in the southeastern United States. Its staff treats more than 250,000 patients and performs more than 13,000 surgeries annually. At the forefront of innovation in ophthalmology for more than five decades, the institute’s physicians and scientists are internationally recognized for their expertise in every eye disorder, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, dry eye, eye cancers and eye diseases in children.

Bascom Palmer has nearly 80 faculty and researchers working on revolutionary ways to treat eye disorders and disease, including research that could reverse

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To further accommodate the increasing demand for services, Bascom Palmer continues to expand access to its top-ranked eye care and clinical trials throughout Florida. Bascom Palmer recently broke ground on a new eye center in Naples that will quadruple the space of its existing facility, and plans are under way to open a center in Coral Gables on the University of Miami campus. Bascom Palmer also serves as the ophthalmology department for University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and the Miami VA Medical Center.

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Disney Magic: Reimagined and Ready to Sail from Miami

SaIl aboard the dIsney Magic thIs fall and receive an extra dose of “magic.” The Disney Cruise Line vessel will relaunch in October with new spaces,

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From a new grand atrium lobby and a children’s area of “super hero” proportions to a three-story water thrill slide and a spa to stimulate the “Senses,” there will be plenty of new and magical surprises in store for cruise guests. The ship will feature will also include fun new experiences with Marvel characters – the first time Super Hero icons from the Marvel Universe will be introduced on a Disney Cruise Line ship.

Following the “reimagineering” transformation of the ship that will take place during dry dock, the Disney Magic will depart Oct. 20 from Miami on a special five-night voyage including two stops at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, and a stop at Nassau.

This first cruise will set the stage for a schedule of two-, three-, four- and five-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean throughout the year.

“We have always been committed to reinvesting in our fleet and continuously making shipboard enhancements that elevate the guest experience,” said Karl L. Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line. “What we’re doing with the Disney Magic is yet another step forward in our commitment to delivering the absolute best family vacations at sea.”

Disney Cruise Line knows that traveling families always need more space, so features are included in each room to provide more usable space. Bed frames are elevated to provide storage space underneath. The bathrooms include the split-bath feature that Disney introduced to the cruise industry — providing even greater convenience to guests.

If you’re looking for a family vacation that will provide fun and relaxation for every member, then Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic is the cruise ship for you.

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SCHOOL NEWS

BY ALEXIS PRIETO

Planning for School Days

Now that school Is back In sessIon, gettIng back Into the routIne can be hard. The mornings are the worst…the stress, the rush, the MADNESS! Don’t you wish you could have an “I Dream of Jeanne” moment, nod your head,

blink your eyes and “poof” everyone is dressed, fed and ready to go?Planning ahead is key. The night before work/school, plan out everything.

Here are some ways that you can plan ahead to avoid the madness of the mornings:

Organize clothing:Lay out your child’s clothes for school so that they don’t wander around wondering

what to wear. If your child is opinionated about their clothing, and they don’t have to wear a uniform, this will help with the fighting first thing in the morning.

Pack lunches:All dry foods (like chips, cookies, etc.) can go straight into the lunch boxes. Place

drinks and sandwiches in the refrigerator for easy access in the morning. If you plan to send something hot, place the Thermos containers by the microwave to remind yourself to do that first when you get to the kitchen.

Backpacks:Make sure all backpacks are packed and ready. You can actually sit them in front

of the door so that the kids can’t miss them on the way out.

Plan breakfast:If you really rush in the mornings, plan breakfast the night before too. If your child

eats cereal in the morning, you can place dry cereal in the bowls and store them in the refrigerator over night. You can set up your coffee maker with your coffee the night before and place your mug next to it too.

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LIFE LESSONS

BY KIMBERLY HALE

Becoming a Better Listener

It’s faIr to say that we engage In countless conversations on a daily basis - with our boss, clients, co-workers, relatives,

and friends. But how frequently are we really listening as much as we could or should?

Living in today’s world of digital distrac-tions and content overload, it should come as no surprise that we’re probably not listening much at all.

Hearing is not the issue. Simply put, hear-ing is the ear perceiving sound. It’s easy, fast and requires no effort on our part. Much like a vehicle operating on cruise control, it just happens. We do it without thinking and sci-ence indicates that we even do it in our sleep. But listening is another story. It’s an important life skill that requires conscious participation. The real difference between hearing and listening is the act of concentrating or paying attention on the part of the listener.

Good listening skills can yield a multitude of personal and professional payoffs. When we actively listen, we increase our capacity to learn as well as to build rapport, understanding and trust - in relationships, in the workplace, in social settings and with our families.

Old habits may be hard-to-break but with conscious desire and practice of the following skills, we can become better listeners.

1. Resist distractions - These days, we multi-task at a frenetic pace. If someone comes to talk to you, simply stop what you are doing and give the person your full attention.

2. Don’t interrupt - Often, we anticipate what the other party is going to say so we interrupt or interject

in an effort to “help” move the conversation along. Refrain from butting in or answering before the other person has finished speaking.

3. Focus on the conversation and the speaker - Look directly at the speaker and use body language and gestures like smiling, nodding and facial expres-sions to convey that you are focused and attentive.

4. Open your mind - Our ability to listen can be distorted by our own assumptions. Avoid judging a speaker on how they talk, look, or if you do not share their ideas or beliefs.

5. Provide feedback - If you’re unclear on what the other person is saying, ask questions when they’re done speaking. Otherwise, clarify to ensure that you got the message right by paraphrasing what was said in your own words. Providing feedback shows that you’ve been listening to (and care about) what’s been said.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

F rom december 2007 to present, south florIda has experIenced a 400 percent increase in foreclosure filings, and more than one fourth of all mortgages in the United States right now are at least 60 days past due. In view of

these staggering statistics, most homeowners simply give up the fight for their home before it even begins. However, a foreclosure lawsuit is just like any other lawsuit – the lender must prove its entire case before it can obtain a judgment. Just because you’ve been served with foreclosure papers does not mean you have to leave your home! The legal foreclosure process can take two years or more if the borrower is able to identify and present valid defenses to the foreclosure. Here are some suggestions on how to use foreclosure proceedings to your advantage, and possibly “beat the bank.”

CONDUCT A FORENSIC AUDIT OF YOUR LOANFirst of all, perform a detailed audit of your loan transaction through a qualified mort-gage auditing firm. A forensic audit often reveals serious violations of Federal and State laws committed by the same lenders that initiate foreclosure proceedings. An audit may also reveal fatal flaws in the transfer of your mortgage.

FILE A COUNTERCLAIM AGAINST YOUR LENDER Using the results of your forensic audit, and assuming you have identified violations of law in connection with your loan, you should file a counterclaim against your lender for those same violations. In other words, sue your lender within the same proceedings as a means to gain negotiating leverage and improve your mortgage terms. In some cases, borrowers have been able to obtain a cancellation of the mortgage altogether by taking the offensive in a foreclosure proceeding.

DEMAND THE ORIGINAL NOTEMost foreclosure proceedings are not initiated by the original lender, but rather by a party who claims to “own and hold” the Note securing payment of the loan. Surprisingly, many of these third parties don’t actually have possession of the original note, or the right to enforce the obligation. The Note is a negotiable instrument, like a bank check. Do you know any bank that will cash a “copy” of any check? Likewise, no Court will decide a foreclosure proceeding based upon a “copy” of your Note. If you demand the original Note, and the lender is unable to produce it, a foreclosure judgment cannot legally be obtained.

CHALLENGE YOUR LENDER’S RIGHT TO BRING THE FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGIn most cases, your original lender did not formally assign or endorse the Note to the new entity. Florida law only permits an action to be presented by the “real party in interest.” If you never signed an agreement with the party that filed the foreclosure, you can challenge their right to file the foreclosure proceedings altogether. Judges will not hesitate to dismiss a foreclosure proceeding initiated by a company that has no legal right to bring the action.

The Arcia Law Firm is privileged to successfully represent dozens of homeowners in our community with mortgage fraud, foreclosure defense and bankruptcy cases.

Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a new DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail with a member of our qualified legal team.

If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, if you just received a foreclosure summons, or if you don’t know a reputable mortgage audit firm in your area, please contact the Arcia Law Firm at 1-800-770-7102 or www.arcialawfirm.com, and we will gladly point you in the right direction.

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PARTY PLANNING

Everyone loves a good party, whether It Is a whImsIcal bIrthday, an elegant wedding or a blowout Super Bowl celebration, but a dramatic change has occurred in the way people plan parties and special occasions these days from

those of years past. Today’s parties are not your mother’s parties anymore.In the early days of my party planning career, I learned that if one laid out plenty of

food and drink, guests would not only gladly attend your party but they were assured of having a great time, too. This reinforced what I discovered growing up in a traditional Italian household -- food has the power to bring people together. Food was always the focus of every Sunday dinner, family party and important life celebration and it later served as the foundation of my party planning efforts.

Party planning was also a more simple process back then than it is now. Handwritten invitations and RSVP phone calls were the norm. Guests knew the appropriate attire to wear to a cocktail party, and the cake served at a bridal or baby shower was a standard single layer sheet cake decorated with buttercream icing.

Courtesy of the Web, the onslaught of social media, and reality television, con-temporary parties have become much grander affairs. Children’s birthday parties are indulgent themed productions. Classic cocktail parties now feature DIY food bars and signature drinks. Large-scale events such as weddings and Quinceaneras are all about the guest “experience”. It is not unusual for guests to receive their party invitation via Evite, Facebook Events and Eventbrite. Nor is it abnormal for engaged couples to search online for “over-the-top” event ideas to ensure their reception is truly unforgettable.

While party planning appears to have become more sophisticated in recent years, it is not necessarily more complicated. The same factors responsible for causing the shift in party planning trends can also be a valuable resource in creating new ones. Whatever the best and newest trends may emerge, as long as people choose to gather together socially - there will always be a need to plan a party.

Kimberly Hale is a marketing communications consultant, community relations expert and freelance writer based in South Florida. She is also the founder and creative force behind Extraordinary Sweets, a niche event design firm specializing in the stylized candy and dessert table trend.

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1992 :: THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION ACCREDITS LOURDES COLLEGE FOR FIVE YEARS, DESIGNATING THE COLLEGE AS AN EMERGING INSTITUTION.

1992 :: MIKE ILITCH PURCHASES SOLE INTEREST IN THE TIGERS.

1997 :: LOURDES COLLEGE RECEIVES TEN YEAR ACCREDITATION FROM NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.

2000 :: APRIL 11 :: TIGERS WERE WELCOMED INTO THEIR NEW HOME, COMERICA PARK. OPENING DAY SAW 34-DEGREE WEATHER, A SOLD-OUT CROWD.

2002 :: GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT LOURDES ARE APPROVED BY THE OHIO BOARD OF REGENTS AND ACCREDITED BY THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.

1999 :: ZACH PLAYS HIS FIRST TEE-BALL GAME.

1999 :: SEPTEMBER 27 :: THE LAST DETROIT TIGER BASEBALL GAME PLAYED AT TIGER STADIUM. AFTER AN 87 YEAR RUN, THE CORNER SAW IT’S 6,783RD-AND FINAL-GAME WITH A SOLD-OUT CROWD OF 43,356 FANS.

2005 :: OCTOBER :: JIM LEYLAND NAMED TIGERS’ MANAGER REPLACING ALAN TRAMMELL.

2004 :: LOURDES COLLEGE REDUCES TUITION BY 41%. THE PRINCETON REVIEW NAMES LOURDES COLLEGE A “BEST COLLEGE IN THE MIDWESTERN REGION”.

2007 :: THE PRINCETON REVIEW NAMES LOURDES COLLEGE A “BEST COLLEGE IN THE MIDWESTERN REGION” FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR.

2010 :: PRINCETON REVIEW NAMES LOURDES A “BEST COLLEGE IN THE MIDWETSERN REGION” FOR THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR.

2011 :: ZACH EARNS COAHES AWARD.

2010 :: NAMED AS LCAA HONORABLE MENTION.

2007 :: STARS ON FRESHMAN BASEBALL TEAM.

2011 :: ZACH SIGNS TO PLAY BASEBALL AT LOURDES UNIVERSITY.

2012 :: INAUGURAL SEASON FOR LOURDES BASEBALL.

2006 :: IN TERMS OF RAW WINS, THE TIGERS PUT TOGETHER ONE OF THE BIGGEST TURNAROUNDS IN BASEBALL HISTORY WITH THEIR RUN FROM 43 WINS IN 2003 TO 95. THE TIGERS ALSO REACHED THEIR FIRST WORLD SERIES SINCE 1984.

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9 ZACH SMITH QB, DB SO. 6-1 16810 JACKSON BUHLER QB SO. 5-11 15011 DAVID LEIBOWITZ RB, LB SR. 5-10 18512 MARK CIBENE WR, DB FR. 5-5 11213 JONAH STERNTHAL TB, DE JR. 5-4 13814 NICK MILLER WR, DB SR. 5-9 12615 SEAN DICAROLIS WR, DB SO. 5-8 12316 STEVEN GRAF QB, DB SO. 5-10 136

17 CARMINE SCARFONE QB FR. 5-8 14218 ALEX WELCH WR, DB JR. 5-9 14619 AUSTIN LITOFSKY WB, DB JR. 6-2 17620 JIMMY CRISSY WR, DB SO. 5-10 14021 OLIVER KING WR, DB SO. 5-10 12622 WILL BECKER WB, DB SO. 5-11 15824 JON BROVENDER WR, DB SO. 5-6 11325 MATT URBAN WR, DB FR. 5-8 130

30 JOE JARECKI RB, LB FR. 5-10 16331 TREVOR OSCEOLA RB, DB JR. 5-6 19135 NOAH DEARMAN RB, DB FR. 5-4 14240 ALEX GONZALEZ RB, DB SR. 5-8 17041 AUSTIN NERO RB, LB FR. 5-11 15042 JAY WILSON WB, DB SO. 5-5 13743 OREN MILSTEIN P, K FR. 5-4 11747 GRIFFIN SCHWARTZ WR, DB FR. 5-7 130

50 JOSH MONDSHINE OL, DL JR. 6-2 18151 PATRICK HALEY OL, LB SO. 5-10 17552 MAX MARTINEZ OL, DL JR. 5-8 20953 CHRIS MATTHEWS OL, DL SO. 5-11 18054 NOAH SPROSTY OL, DL FR. 5-9 15454 WILL WITTICH RB, LB SR. 5-10 18055 BRIAN ARCIOLA OL, DL SO. 5-6 14456 FARHAAN ANJUM OL, DL SR. 5-8 200

58 NICK NOLTING OL, DL SO. 6-4 19560 ALY LAKHANI OL, DL FR. 5-7 14061 JUSTIN STOLZENBERG OL, DL SO. 5-9 19062 SCOTT HALPERIN OL, DL SR. 5-10 21263 EMILIO FEIJOO OL, DL SO. 6-0 20064 MATT BODNER OL, DL SR. 5-9 22569 CODY SHAMON OL, LB SO. 5-10 16870 STEWART HACKLEMAN OL, DL FR. 6-2 200

71 MATT CIBENE OL, LB SO. 5-10 14772 MIKE CIBENE OL, DE SR. 6-0 17073 ETHAN GOLDMAN OL, DL SR. 6-5 27073 JACOB SCHAFFER OL, DL FR. 5-11 19574 CARTER HELSCHIEN OL, DL JR. 6-2 19575 CLAYTON LISY OL, DL SR. 6-4 27077 BRENDAN MCCUE OL, DL JR. 6-1 25179 McCOY BERGER OL, DL SO. 6-3 189

80 EDDIE SOTO WR, DB FR. 5-4 11081 MAX POPKIN TE, LB FR. 5-8 14082 IAN SPROSTY TE, DE JR. 6-5 16083 TERRANCE BRENNAN WR, DB FR. 5-6 10585 JAMES LEAHY TE, DE SO. 5-10 16087 CLAY ROUSSO TE, DL JR. 5-10 16088 TIMMY COX TE, LB FR. 6-0 16889 MAX COHEN TE, LB SR. 6-1 185

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AUGUST 31 (W) 28-6 @ FORT LAUDERDALE THE DEFENSE LEADS THE WAY RECORDING 2 SACKS & 2 PICKS. WILL WITTICH (SR) LEADS TEAM W/ 14 TACKLES. PC PANTHERS (1-0)

NOVEMBER 17 (L) 20-41 @ BENJAMIN (FINALS) GAME PLAYED AT FAU STADIUM. PINE CREST FINISHES THE SEASON WITH A 9-2 RECORD AND ARE RUNNERS-UP IN THE SOUTHEAST FOOTBALL CONFERENCE.

OCTOBER 12 (L) 26-41 @ BENJAMIN ZACH SMLTH (SO) PASSES FOR 234 YDS AND TOSSES FOUR TOUCHDOWNS, BUT IT’S NOT ENOUGH. PC PANTHERS (6-1)

NOVEMBER 1 (W) 31-14 @ FLORIDA CHRISTIAN PINE CREST RUNS WILD WITH 305 RUSHING YARDS LED BY TREVOR OSCEOLA’S 189 YARDS ON JUST 20 CARRIES. PC PANTHERS (8-1)

SEPT. 28 (W) 24-14 v. POPE JOHN PAUL II SENIORS KALVIN CLINE & MIKE CIBENE EACH RECORD TWO SACKS HELPING THE PANTHERS TO 5-0. PC PANTHERS (5-0)

SEPTEMBER 14 (W) 17-14 @ WESTMINSTER ACADEMY PANTHERS EEK BY THE LIONS THANKS TO 242 YARDS ON THE GROUND. KYLE DIENER (SR) NETS 13 TACKLES. PC PANTHERS (3-0)

NOVEMBER 8 (W) 45-26 @ POPE JOHN PAUL II (SEMI-FINAL) ALL AROUND TEAM EFFORT HELPS THE PANTHERS REACH THE FINALS. HARRIS STOLZENBERG (SR) SCORES 2 TDS AND ZACH SMITH THROWS 3 TDS. PC PANTHERS (9-1)

OCTOBER 4 (W) 41-0 v. CORAL SPRINGS CHARTER PINE CREST GETS FIRST SHUTOUT OF THE SEASON, LED BY TREVOR OSCEOLA (JR), KYLE DIENER, & ALEX WELCH (JR). PC PANTHERS (6-0)

OCTOBER 19 (W) 31-21 v. JOHN CARROLL* KALVIN CLINE LEADS THE WAY FOR THE PANTHERS SCORING 3 TDS, 3 DIFFERENT WAYS (RET, REC, INT). PC PANTHERS (7-1)

SEPTEMBER 21 (W) 38-7 v. CORAL SHORES PANTHERS REMAIN PERFECT DUE TO 220 YARDS RUSHING LED BY KYLE DIENER’S 89 YARDS ON 11 CARRIES. PC PANTHERS (4-0)

SEPTEMBER 7 (W) 40-6 v. ST. ANDREW’S RUSHING ATTACK LEADS PANTHERS WHO FINISH W/ 217 YARDS RUSHING. DEFENSE SNAGS FIVE INTERCEPTIONS. PC PANTHERS (2-0)

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1983 :: THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION ACCREDITS LOURDES COLLEGE FOR FIVE YEARS, DESIGNATING THE COLLEGE AS AN EMERGING INSTITUTION.

1984 :: MIKE ILITCH PURCHASES SOLE INTEREST IN THE TIGERS.



2000 :: APRIL 11 :: TIGERS WERE WELCOMED INTO THEIR NEW HOME, COMERICA PARK. OPENING DAY SAW 34-DEGREE WEATHER, A SOLD-OUT CROWD.

2002 :: GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT LOURDES ARE APPROVED BY THE OHIO BOARD OF REGENTS AND ACCREDITED BY THE NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.

1999 :: ZACH PLAYS HIS FIRST TEE-BALL GAME.

1999 :: SEPTEMBER 27 :: THE LAST DETROIT TIGER BASEBALL GAME PLAYED AT TIGER STADIUM. AFTER AN 87 YEAR RUN, THE CORNER SAW IT’S 6,783RD-AND FINAL-GAME WITH A SOLD-OUT CROWD OF 43,356 FANS.

2005 :: OCTOBER :: JIM LEYLAND NAMED TIGERS’ MANAGER REPLACING ALAN TRAMMELL.



2007 :: THE PRINCETON REVIEW NAMES LOURDES COLLEGE A “BEST COLLEGE IN THE MIDWESTERN REGION” FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR.

2010 :: PRINCETON REVIEW NAMES LOURDES A “BEST COLLEGE IN THE MIDWETSERN REGION” FOR THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR.

2011 :: ZACH EARNS COAHES AWARD.

2010 :: NAMED AS LCAA HONORABLE MENTION.

2007 :: STARS ON FRESHMAN BASEBALL TEAM.

2011 :: ZACH SIGNS TO PLAY BASEBALL AT LOURDES UNIVERSITY.

2012 :: INAUGURAL SEASON FOR LOURDES BASEBALL.

2006 :: IN TERMS OF RAW WINS, THE TIGERS PUT TOGETHER ONE OF THE BIGGEST TURNAROUNDS IN BASEBALL HISTORY WITH THEIR RUN FROM 43 WINS IN 2003 TO 95. THE TIGERS ALSO REACHED THEIR FIRST WORLD SERIES SINCE 1984.

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