Dear Alums and Friends of ACND,

The “cal l to educate” engages the ent ireArchbishop Curley Notre Dame Community.Alums, friends, parents, students, teachers, administrators, we all experience ourselves as receiving a gift that is meant not only for ourselves but for all who come into our lives.

For some this call becomes a profession. ACNDHeritage Day 2012 will acknowledge their verysignificant contribution to the ministry of education form Pre K to University, in the public and private sectors.

For others the call is expressed in the ways we interact with our families, ourfriends and out colleagues. Something about us bears the character of a NotreDame Academy, Archbishop Curley or an ACND Prep education. Each year atACND we seek to instill in every new student that she or he is being welcomedinto a community that shares a cherished tradition, a culture, and a heritage.We understand learning as a collaborative, enriching, holistic embrace of thediversity of the Lord’s creation.

My assignment to Miami by the Christian Brothers has afforded me a powerfulexperience of the school community and its on-going mission. In these concluding months of my extended term as principal, I am mindful that the collaboration, support and enthusiasm of each individual and group have beena cherished gift. Together we thrived in times with more than the usual set ofdifficulties – the closing of several of our parish feeder schools, the opening of free charter schools, the cancellation of the vouchers, the influx of studentsfrom the earthquake in Haiti, and the impact of the economy on our middle class families. Our blessings came wrapped in challenges.

Through it all, the school has nourished its unique spirit. Students choose ACND because they know it has “teachers who care”. Graduates delight in theirexperience. Asked what would have made for a better experience, the majorityrespond “It was great – keep it as it is.” They continue to gain admission andscholarships to some of the finest universities in the nation. They return to thankthe teachers for a preparation that puts them ahead of their peers.

The campus has perhaps never been more beautiful. The fourteen acres havebeen enhanced by the painting of the buildings and the planting of gumbo-limbotrees. The lush turf of the new and carefully maintained football/soccer and baseball fields is the envy of our competitors. Every building is in the process ofbecoming a WIFI hub. New electrical work will accommodate the planned airconditioning of the gym. Plans, projects and a dream list afford ample opportunityfor the continued engagement of all concerned. Naming opportunities abound.

ACND Alums and friends give of their time, talent and treasure. You are mindfulthat the final question for all our endeavors involves our response to those inneed. What has been done to welcome the stranger, instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, encourage the timid, and liberate the conflicted?

Every blessing gives birth to new hope. We have been greatly blessed. In themany expressions of the ACND call to educate -- the vision, the struggles, the renewal of conviction – we share the mission of the One who calls. In Him we know, live and share one hope. Spes Unica.

Enjoy the read, and be in touch.

Warmest regards,

Patrick Sean Moffett, CFC, Ph.D.

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Nicolas Silverio

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Christopher Kelly, John Longman,

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The Commitment of the Christian Brothers

Over the past few years the Brothers have renewed their

commitment to Archbishop Curley Notre Dame and have put in

place a process that permits a more direct role in the academic

life of the school and the formation of the students and faculty.

Brother DePiro, the religious leader of the Brothers’ community,

accepted the position of Vice Principal for Academics. Brother

Corcoran overcame the challenges of a serious accident and

heroically reassumed his ministry as a full time teacher and cross

country coach. Brother Armstrong extended his hours of service

in the library to afford student access before and after school

as well as the lunch periods.

New brothers were added to the community. Brother Michael

LaFrance, a lawyer working with Catholic Legal Services, keeps

the community mindful of the poor of Miami. Brother Jason Ford

coordinates the Campus Ministries of the school, directing

retreats and prayer services, forming student leadership and

directing community service projects. He also has become very

active in the ACND recruitment efforts. Brother Timothy

Granzotto is the guidance counselor responsible for college

advisement and placement. He, like all the Brothers, takes great

delight in his work with the ACND students.

The Department of Schools of the Archdiocese of Miami, in

collaboration with the Brothers, will be announcing a search

for the next principal of ACND. A core requirement will be the

commitment of the candidate to the mission of an Edmund

Rice Christian Brothers School.Brother DePiro comments:

“The Brothers are here to stay. We are hoping that others will

take on some of the more administrative tasks to afford us the

opportunity to be ever more fully present to our students.”

Br. James DePiro, Br. Timothy Granzotto, Br. John Corcoran, and Br. Jason Ford, Br. Armstrong, and Br. Michael LaFrance

t the end of my six year term as principal in 2010, I was asked

to stay on for another year or two to facilitate a transition to

lay leadership which would free the brothers for more direct

service to the students and their teachers.

The good news is that we are now at that point. The sad news for

me is that, at the end of the academic year, I will need to say

goodbye to a school community that I have come to love deeply.

– Br. Moffett

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Looking Back and Facing Forward

ACND has now hosted two Heritage Days where alumni are

invited back to share their stories and inspire our future

graduates. Last year’s “Living History Lesson” celebrated ACND’s

50th Anniversary as the first high school in Florida to integrate

(10 years before public schools would do so under federal

court order.) The day itself reunited old friends, but the

success of this event resounded long past February.

Excerpt from a letter from

John (Jack) Topper ’63:

I am honored to have been in the first

integrated high school class below the

Mason Dixon Line. As I recall, a small

article in the New York Times described it

this way. Miami was very segregated at

the time. Black people sat at the back

of the bus. Water fountains and doctors’

offices were labeled ‘white’ and ‘colored.’

Carroll Williams and Cornelius James were classmates and on

sports teams with me. ‘Corney’ and I were on the mile relay team

together and ‘Cal’ was our star athlete. Many times, football and

baseball games turned into racist acts. However, both men

proudly ignored the taunts and went on to play their best.

This became more personal for me when the relay team qualified

for the state track finals held at the University of Florida. Br. Lewis

loaded us in the school’s VW minibus and drove us to Gainesville.

When we stopped in HeeHaw Junction to get lunch, the patrons

of a small restaurant saw us get out of the bus with black students

and quickly came out to ‘welcome us’ with sticks and clubs.

We, being naïve, told Br. Lewis that we could ‘take them.’

Br. Lewis, being wiser, told us to get back in the bus. He drove to

a nearby grocery store and bought provisions for the rest of the

trip. Once we arrived in Gainesville, we circled around Corney to

‘hide’ him since only white people could stay at the Bambi Motel.

And, finally, we could feast on our provisions!

The next day, we walked on to the UF track for the state finals

and the crowd went silent. I guess Corney can claim the honor of

being the first black student to participate in the Florida High

School Track Finals.

I always felt that I never did enough to promote civil rights -

no protests and no marches. However, I do believe each of us,

in the first integrated class, played a small part that we can

be proud of.

Today, Carroll Williams resides in Florida

and currently works as a Life Coach. Carroll

played for the Canadian Football League

for 5 years before returning to Miami to

become the first African-American football

coach at the University of Miami under

Fran Curci. While working as a substitute

teacher, he earned a M.Ed. in Curriculum

and Instruction from the University of

Northern Colorado and Administration

and Supervision Certification from Nova

University and worked for the Miami-Dade Public School System

as teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He is a 2005 ACND

Hall of Fame Inductee.

Dr. Cornelius Rohaven James practices

general surgery and plastic surgery in

Martinez, Georgia. Dr. James graduated

with an MD 41 years ago. He is a graduate

of the University of Miami, School of

Medicine and completed his residency

at the William Beaumont Army Medical

Center in Plastic Surgery and the George-

town University Hospital in General

Surgery.

“History Detectives” , the multi-media presentation by Tom

Salyer (professional photographer and father of a 2011 ACND

graduate),has been accepted into the archives of highly-

renowned historical institutions: The Gilder Lehrman Institute of

American History, New York; the Schomburg Center for Research

in Black Culture of the New York Public Library, New York;

and HistoryMiami. The multimedia presentation was also the

South Florida civil rights archival contribution at the January 12,

2012 screening and discussion of “Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little

Rock” – a presentation by Public Insight Network Nine Network

of Public Media, St. Louis Public Television and in collaboration

with the Community Cinema Series which screens independent

films from the acclaimed PBS Independent Lens. To watch

“History Detectives,” visit www.acnd.net.

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A Call to Educate

On February 8th, ACND held its

Second Annual Heritage Day –

“The Call to Educate.” Since last

August, over 350 alumni educa-

tors were contacted and asked

what attracted them to a career

in education and how NDA,

ACHS, ACND may have affected

this decision.

A sample of the responses follow:

Sister Lucy Cardet, OSF NDA ’59

I learned firsthand the value of encouraging

and assisting students and others with

respect and patience.

Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, Academic Advisor at Barry University

Donald R. Alpaugh AC ’61

I realized that I appreciated the discipline,

character training, camaraderie, and high

classroom expectations. The teachers I had

were passionate, caring, and knowledgeable

in their field.

Teacher and coach at Mission North, ShawneeMission West, and Blue Valley West school districts in Kansas

Br. Michael Brickman, CSC, AC ’61

I saw each and every teacher [at ArchbishopCur-

ley] as a person who loved what they did and

were an expert in their individual field. We all

got to know our teachers in the classroom and

through the many school activities and events.

Holy Cross Brother, Guidance Counselor, Cardinal Gibbons High School

Elaine Rivard Ziebarth ’66

Dra. Alzaga Romañach from NDA was my inspira-

tion to become a Spanish teacher. The method-

ologies used by my Latin teacher,Sr. Cor Maria,

were instrumental to me throughout my career

Recently retired as the Spanish and FrenchDepartment Chair and founder of the school’s

Foreign Language Department, Archbishop Edward A. McCarthyHigh School

Carlos Barquin AC ‘67

As a Pedro Pan in the Cuban children program Iwas touched by the kindness shown by severaleducators and coaches, Brother Wiloliam May,Monsignor Walsh, Coach Husk… I wanted tohelp others in the same way I was helped.

Teacher and Athletic Director, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School

Claire Worthy NDA ’68

My plan to become an elementary teacher wasfirmly set by the time I entered NDA. However, myparticipation in the ‘Future Teachers Club’ helpedme begin to develop an initial philosophy that allchildren can become lifelong learners.Supervisor of Education for the After School Program,Miami Dade Public Schools

Maureen Sheppard McNulty NDA’70

At NDA the curriculum was challenging and the expectations were high. However, the teachers provided us with opportunities tobecome successful leaders. There were always

opportunities for the students to work interdepend-ently with one another. The combination of

academic, spiritual, and social development was invaluable.Principal, Little Flower Catholic School, Hollywood

Robert Larocque AC ’70

Some of the memorable teachers at ArchbishopCurley inspired me to combine the good methodsas well as discard the bad. In developing my ownstyle of teaching, I always felt the need to createa personal connection to students before I couldget them to really listen to and learn the day’s lesson.Teacher and Athletic Director Hebron, Ohio (retired)

Steven Ripley AC ‘74

Now that I have made a full circle ride back into afull time job in a Catholic High School, it is safe tosay the foundation of the Catholic Faith that was established while attending Archbishop Curley was amazing. Just did not know it then. From the

classroom, to the school activities, to representing the school inthe sports I played while there…every adult that was responsiblefor these areas had something to do with where I am today.Athletic Director John Carroll Catholic High School

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A Call to Educate

Silvia Lizama ’75

The discipline and caring of the faculty at NDAhelped mold me as an educator.Chair of the Arts Department and Professor ofPhotography, Barry University.

Soraya C. Trujillo ’76

I always felt that Notre Dame was like a family, andso I was attracted to work at a school that had thatsame feeling. I love my students as if they weremy own children, and even when disciplining them,they know that I care, and they trust me. Assistant Principal and Director of Development,Holy Cross Lutheran School

Doug Romanik ACND ’84

My first recollection of what attracted me to education is the experience with my coaches hereat ACND Coach Strode,Coach Bonfiglio, CoachYeash but most of all Coach Bill Shields showedme that being involved with young people is animportant job. These coaches inspired me andassisted me in becoming a man and I am in-

debted to them for that.Vice Principal for Advancement, Archbishop Curley Notre DamePrep

Serge Rodriguez ACND ‘88

I had a great experience at ACND, There was an awesome mix of kids from various cultures and economic backgrounds but there was never any division along those lines. We were just all proudto be Curley Knights, and that stuck with me. Director of Operations, Haitian Heritage Museum

Kimberly T. Perkins ACND ’91

It was the constant encouragement, emphasisthat education is important and, “ I am here tomake it happen” attitude that made a difference.K-12 Consultant, McGraw-Hill Education for theSchool Education Group

Marie Bernardin ACND ’98

The teachers at ACND expected the most from usand accepted nothing less. That lesson is what I tryto pass on to the students that I come in contactwith.Coordinator, Student Alumni Services, College of

Public Health, Florida International University.

Richard Castro ACND ‘94

The experience of many different cultures and myinvolvement in the campus ministry shaped mydesire not only to aspire in my career, but alsoseek how God was involved in all areas of my life.I recall much joy when my religion teacher sharedthe Gospel with us with passion and broke itdown for us to understand.Teacher and Department Chair, St. Rose of Lima, Miami Shores

David Marcillo ACND ‘03

All of my English classes at ACND, especially thosetaught by Br. Corcoran, inspired my teachingstyle. Because of his classes, I know that the bestway to motivate students is to maintain rigorous instruction throughout the school year.English teacher and Middle School English Chair,International School of Broward

Other educators who attended:

Paul S. George AC ’60Miami Historian, Professor Emeritus Miami Dade College

Kristan Buffone Hughes NDA ‘70Associate Superintendent of Schools Archdiocese of Miami

Eduardo Barreiro AC’75Administrator Title I Services, Miami Dade Public Schools

Aileen M. Ulgade ACND ’84Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary to the

Board of Trustees, University of Miami

Richard Jean ACND ‘88 Principal Archbishop McCarthy High School

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ACND Students Are Community Leaders

On January 1, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI selected the theme EducatingYoung People in Justice and Peace as his message for the new year.He said, “Realize that you yourselves are an example and an inspira-tion to adults, even more so to the extent that you seek to overcomeinjustice and corruption and strive to build a better future. Be awareof your potential; never become self-centered but work for a brighterfuture for all. You are never alone.”

Christina Blanchard, Jessica Blanchard, Melissa Metcalf, Roger Rojas, and Jesus Vasquezrepresented ACND in a CommunityLearning Partnership of GreaterMiami Shores (CLP) presentationon “Digital Citizenship.” The CLP student leadership group is comprised of seven schools - each

represented by 4 or 5 students. This year the group is working toward educating their fellow students about this subject. CLP guest speaker Soren Gordhamer spoke to the ACND communityin February. Mr. Gordhamer works with individuals and groups onliving with greater mindfulness and purpose in the technology-rich age.

The Edmund Rice Community (ERC) is composed of approximatelythirty adults and students. Adult membership consists of the professed Christian Brothers at ACND and the Associates of EdmundRice in Miami. Students have demonstrated a serious desire for deepening their spiritual lives, mature and moral character, effectiveChristian compassion and leadership, and a positive influence within the school or community.

The members sponsor, plan, or perform acts of service. Over theyears, the group has organized clothing and food drives, disasterrelief efforts, landscaping projects or maintenance assistance atneighboring inner-city Catholic grammar schools, visits to a seniorcitizen center, teacher appreciation and “cheer up” letters. “Hunger-Fest” (held each year during the season of lent) raises awareness andmoney for missions in Haiti and Peru and help to the homeless of

Miami at Camillus Houseand the Miami Rescue Mission. At the end of thisyear’s event, Mike’s Vene-tia Restaurant and SportsBar, Downtown Miami, andLonny Paul of DowntownMiami News providedmeals for the HungerFestgroup.

Each year, the Troubadours are involved in many community per-formances such as the “Light the Night Leukemia Walk,” the MiamiJewish Health Systems’ Annual Thanksgiving Parade, and the ACNDChristmas Concert. The Troubadours were the only private schoolmusic group to attend “Jazz Meets Gershwin” at the Knight ConcertHall.

ACND’s Brother Rice Academy middle school students attended theFlorida Bandmaster Association’s (FBA) solo evaluations event. Stu-dents received Superior and Excellent, and “Best in the State” ratings.

The Knightingales also brighten the community with a variety of performances that included: the Harvest Festival held on the MiamiDade Fair Expo Grounds, a holiday performance for the residents of the Sinai Plaza Nursing Home and Florida Pace Daycare Center, and the 2011 Caroling Competition that takes place during the Merrick Festival in Coral Gables.

In November, ACND hosted the annual Leadership Workshop for Mid-dle School Students. Elected by their principal and teachers, fourmiddle school students from each of ten Archdiocese of Miami mid-dle school students participated in a full day of leadership training.The ACND student leaders who moderate the Leadership Workshophave themselves participated in the International ACTION Workshop- a high school Leadership Training Program sponsored by the Ed-mund Rice Christian Brothers of North America. The workshop pro-vides the student leaders an opportunity to practice their acquiredskills and develop a mentoring program that allows younger studentsan opportunity to gain practical experience in communication, moti-vation, and group dynamics.

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Answering the Call and Sharing Achievements

Today more than ever we need authentic witnesses, and not simply

people who parcel out rules and facts; we need witnesses capable

of seeing farther than others because their life is so much broader.

A witness is someone who first lives the life that he proposes to

others. – Pope Benedict XVI

Christian Travieso and WilliamPerry, ACND theology and middle school teachers partici-pated in the “Called and GiftedWorkshop” held in Rhinebeck,New York. This workshop was anopportunity for twenty-six selectfaculty and staff members from

Christian Brothers' educational sites throughout North America to come together to reflect on their “call to mission” in the traditionof the Congregation of Christian Brothers.

ACND’s Business Manager and Treasurer, Zoe Docampo Doble received the CervantesOutstanding Educator Award for her commit-ment to ensuring that students are able to receive and their families can afford value-centered education. Mrs. Doble along withother distinguished educators from across

At ACND’s first Career Breakfastof the year, two former graduatesspoke about careers in engineer-ing. Keynote speaker was Rick dela Guardia ’83 along with AllisonPorges ‘08. Rick owns DLG Engineering Inc. and is the President of the University of Miami, College of Engineering AlumniAssociation. His firm was recently nominated and is being consid-ered for Architectural/Engineering ‘Firm of the Year’ by the LatinBuilders Association. Allison is an engineering senior at the University of Miami.

ACND Senior, Jesus Vasquez is thefirst recipient of the Msgr. VincentKelly Scholarship. The scholarshippays tribute to the priest whoheaded the archdiocesan depart-ment of schools for the past 36years. Msgr. Kelly called thescholarship “payback time,” since he

received his education from the Congregation of Christian Brothers.Jesus is an honors student who excels at math and science and aspires to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)and become a genetic engineer. (Photo Credit - Archdiocese of Miami Communications)

At the Flying L Speech and DebateInvitational, Captain Taylor Altidorhad a strong season opener placing1st in the first three rounds in theOral Interpretation, division, 2nd intwo rounds, and 4th overall. At theSouth Florida Catholic ForensicLeague Qualifying Tournament inNovember, Taylor captured first place in the Oral Interpretation category. Shelby Charles was named the Best Novice in Oral Interpretation and Valencia Arnoux followed closely behind in secondplace. Each year, the team mentors middle school debate teams atACND’s Annual Middle School Speech and Debate Tournament.

The ACND Boys’ Cross-CountryTeam ran victoriously at the 1ADistrict 16 Championships. Theteam came in first, 5 points aheadof Miami Country Day (2nd place)and 32 points ahead of DadeChristian (3rd place.)

Senior Jessica Blanchard has received a full academic scholarship from theUniversity of Pennsylvania. Only 3% ofthe 14,000 students nominated bytheir high schools receive this scholar-ship which is based on a student’s perseverance and drive to make it in a highly competitive academic environment. Jessica was able to

demonstrate the leadership, communication, and team building skillsrequired to achieve this award.

At the 19th Annual Academic Olympics theBr. Rice Honors Academywon first place in thesmall school category andSts. Peter and Paul and St.Louis the Covenant tiedfor first place in largeschool category. Otherschools participatingwere: St. Rose of Lima,

Our Lady of the Lakes, St. John the Apostle, The Cushman School, St. Michael, St. Mary Cathedral, St. James, Holy Family, All AngelsAcademy, and St. Kevin.

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The ACND Gallery 2011- 2012

“Teaching Artists – A Catholic Tradition” exhibited the works of sixArchdiocese of Miami teaching-artists: Wilma DeVoe and VivianMacia from St. Agnes, Yunier Oliver Cervino from ACND, DonClerveaux from St. Mary, Kerry Ware from St. Patrick, and CatherineWichmann from St. Anthony.

The exhibit was curated by gallerist,Stefano Campanini and DanielaBlanco, ACND’s gallery intern andFIU art student. Art journalist, AnneTschida was the guest speaker at theopening reception.

Tom Salyer’s “Faces of China” opened with a stunning display of photographs documenting his trips to China over the past ten years.Field-recorded sound and cards with a title and map showing whereeach photo was taken helped make the exhibit an enriching experience. Dr. Joan Lutton, Principal of The Cushman School wasguest speaker. ACND Prep thanks Tom for the time that he has givento our school producing multimedia presentations and a library ofstill photographs that will help us share the news of our great school to a future generation of Knights! www.tomsalyer.com

The 3rd Annual Middle School Art Festival showcased the artworkof students who demonstrate an outstanding artistic ability as identified by their middle school art teachers. Participants repre-sented: St. Agnes Catholic School, St. Mary’s Cathedral School, St.Patrick Catholic School, St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, St. Lawrence Catholic School, Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School and the Brother Rice HonorsAcademy. Students received a certificate for participation and constructive critiques about their submission by area art professionals: Dr. Mercedes Quiroga ’71, President of Miami-DadeCollege’s Wolfson Campus; Fr. David Russell,renowned homilist and professional artist; Stefano Campanini, Owner of Etra Fine Art andWine by the Bay and board member for Arts ForLearning; Inez Suen, international curator andfounder of the International Chinese Fine ArtsCouncil; Gerry Stecca, professional artist recognized nationally for his sculptures createdwith wooden clothes peg and recently com-pleted mural at the Museum of Art Fort Laud-erdale; and Sandra Garcia,professionalsculptor/welderwho also offers weldingclasses at her studio in Wynwood. Student gift bagdonations were supplied byI.D. Art Supply and AroundTown Magazine.

Ongoing and future exhibits:

Benjamin Rusnak’s “23 Degrees, Far from Paradise”– Benjamin, aHumanitarian Photojournalist for the Food for the Poor, Inc. show-cases his latest body of work depicting poverty in Honduras, Haiti,the Dominican Republic,Guyana, and Guatemala. Heremarks, “23º of latitude sep-arate the Equator from theNorthern tropic. These lati-tudes are home to beaches,palms, vacation resorts, idyllicparadise — and poverty. This is where hope and resilience coexistwith tribulation. For the poor, there is a duality to life. In each person,each moment holds joy and pain, mourning for what is lost and ayearning for what may be. These lands represent a dream holiday totourists, but they are only an elusive fantasy to millions of residentsstill hoping for the reality of paradise to become theirs.”

Carl Juste presents a showcase ofphotographs by student photogra-phers from IPC Visual Lab – April 21,Opening Reception at 7:00 p.m.through May 26th.

The ACND Gallery Advisory Council

Vivian Donnell Rodriguez, NDA ’70: Arts Consultant Ret. Miami-Dade College

Mercedes Abascal Quiroga, NDA ’71: Broward College, Campus President

Silvia Lizama Gillis, NDA ’75: Arts Department Chair, Barry University

Carl Juste, ACND ’81: Photographer, Miami Herald

Fr. David Russell: Artist and renowned homilist

Stefano Campanini: Gallery Owner

Gloria Ruiz: Director, Institute for Communication, Entertainment and Media, St. Thomas University

Bernice Steinbaum: Gallery Owner

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ACND 2012 Hall of Fame

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2003-2004: Honorable Cecilia Altonaga `80, Bob & Sue Longman,Norma Roberts, Tony Segreto `68, Armand Vari 2004-2005: Ruth Barbick (In Memoriam), Francis Curci `56, Helen Aguirre-Ferre `75,Phillip Matthew Petta, Tom Romanik, Carroll Williams ̀ 63, Betty Wright`71 • 2005 – 2006: Guy Brickman `56, Charles “Chuck” Guimento (InMemoriam), Sam & Francine Holland, Sr. Nancy Kindelan `74, EdwardO’Donnell `62, Dr. Edgar Pierre `82 • 2006 – 2007: Cyril Baptiste `68(In Memoriam), Congregation of Christian Brothers (Lifetime Achieve-ment Award), Mary Anne Holewinski `59, Cyrus “Russ” Jollivette `65,Tom Knieriem `77, Tom Shannon `61, Marc & Diane Stead `69 & `70 •2007 – 2008: Bobby Allison `55, Swanee DiMare `65, Carl PhillippeJuste `81, Joseph Ortiz `67, Lisa Petrillo `81, Vivian Rodriguez `70, Arturo H. and Adria Salow • 2008 – 2009: Kay Clarke-Keffer, Dr. MarionColas-Lacombe `95, Dr. Paul George `60, William “Bill” Heffernan `69,Larry Hofmann `59, Dr. Mercedes Quiroga `71, Aileen Ugalde `84 •2009 – 2010: Dr. Michael McCarron, Ph.D. ̀ 65, Ed O’Dell ̀ 68, Bruce Keller`68, Liz Balmaseda ̀ 77, Coach Jim Husk • 2011-2012: Br. Richard DeMaria,Rosemary Kelly Parnell ‘69, Barney Moody ‘76, Sonia Escobio O’Donnell‘70, John and Gabriella Quirino, Nick Silverio ‘61, Bill Brickman ‘58

2012 Hall of Fame on Friday, April 20, 2012,

7:00 p.m. at the Surf Club, Miami Beach

On Friday April 20, 2012, Archbishop Curley Notre Dame will be celebrating our Ninth Annual

Hall of Fame. The gala dinner at the elegant Surf Club will bring together alumni, families,

friends and faculty, past and present, to commemorate and celebrate fifty-nine years of

education and service.

The school and the Hall of Fame Committee are proud to announce the 2012 honorees:

Frederick A. Zorovich AC ‘58

Robyn Peterson NDA‘65

Kristen Buffon Hughes NDA’70

Jon Batchelor AC’71

Doyle Beneby AC’77

James M. McCoy ACND’82

Richard Jean ACND’88

In addition a special award will be presented to Monsignor George W.Cummings, who as a

young priest sixty years ago, was asked to envision and become the founding principal of

Archbishop Curley High School while also founding St. Agnes Parish in Key Biscayne.

Spero Canton and Helen Aguirre-Ferre ’75 will be our emcees for the evening.

You are invited to be a part of this extraordinary event by attending the dinner. Please also

consider becoming a sponsor and placing a congratulatory note or an advertisement in the

Hall of Fame Journal. The funds raised each year help us assure the students of today the

highest quality of classroom education, underwriting technological advances and, in the

Curley-Notre Dame tradition, providing tuition assistance for deserving students from

economically challenged families.

Please join us.

2012 Hall of Fame Committee: Swanee DiMare ’65, Zoe Doble, Katherine Doble Cannata ’02,

Lesia Hanson, Francine Holland, Jerome Hurtak ’76, Tom Knieriem ’77, Dr. Alma Sanjur Metcalf,

Monica Metcalf ’09, Brother Moffett, Gabriella Quirino, Douglas Romanik ’84, Eileen Sanchez

Medina ’86, Diane Stead ’70, Marc Stead ’69, Carol Stobs, Mary Toomey, and Catherine

Veinovic ’03

To sponsor, advertise in the 2012 Journal, and purchase tickets, please contact Monica Metcalf

at 305.751.8367 *19 or email mmetcalf@acnd.net. You may also contact any other member

of the 2012Hall of Fame Committee for information.

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Kristen Buffone Hughes ‘70Kristen is Associate Superintendent ofSchools of the Archdiocese of Miami. Kristenserves as vice–chair of the U.S. Conferenceof Catholic Bishops Federal Assistance Advisory Committee. She is a member of the Schools Executive Committee and Accreditation Committee of the Florida

Catholic Conference. Kristen is the eldest of Peter and Mary AnnBuffone’s five children who grew up in Miami Shores and attended St. Rose of Lima parish and school. Kristen and her sisters Michele, Maria, and Suzanne graduated from Notre DameAcademy and her brother Steven graduated from ArchbishopCurley High School. She is the proud mother of Daniel Hugheswho graduated from Portsmouth Abbey, Harvard University andGeorgetown Law School and is an attorney residing in New YorkCity. Kristen has been involved in many parish ministries as well as civic and community organizations.

Jon Batchelor ‘71Jon is Managing Partner of BBC Aircraft, LLCand has been with the company since 1999.He has always loved the aviation industry andhas had a successful career in this field for 35years. He is a graduate of the Burnside-OttFlight Training Academy and, as a commercialpilot for Capitol Airways, logged more than

7,000 flight hours. He has also held the position of Senior VicePresident of International Air Leases and Chairman and CEO ofArrow Air. Although flying and car racing are his passions, heshares his late father George Batchelor’s vision of helping children, animals, and the environment in South Florida. Heserves as Trustee for the Batchelor Foundation, University ofMiami, United Way and Greater Miami Aviation Association, and the International Society of Aircraft Transport Trading. Johnhas been married to his wife Nancy for 20 years and they havethree children – Jonathan, Christopher, and Carolyn.

Frederick Zorovich ‘58Frederick (Freddy) Zorovich is a well-knownLand Developer and Owner-Developer of Industrial-Commercial Properties. He wasthe first foreign born student to attend Curley and the first of the Zorovich family.At Curley, he sang in the choir and was amember of both the football and track

teams. After graduating from the University of Miami with a Finance and Accounting Degree, he briefly worked for EasternAirlines and Keller Industries. A real estate entrepreneur, Freddywas a member of several corporate boards, president of theChamber of Commerce, and long-time member of the CitizensBoard at the University of Miami. He and his wife Karen Dooleyhave two children (Rick and Kathleen) and seven grandchildren.Freddy enjoys sailing and tennis.

James A. McCoy ‘82Since 2003, Jim currently serves as theMayor of Miami Shores Village and is Man-aging Director of KW Commercial, andfounder of CRE Miami – a new project thatutilizes his experience and industry successto assist active investors with their commer-cial real estate ambitions. Among his other

community involvement, he has served as Vice Chairman of theCoral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Board Director of theMiami-Dade League of Cities, Vice Chairman of the Miami ShoresPlanning & Zoning Board, and two-term President of the GreaterMiami Shores Chamber of Commerce. Jim has been named byhis community “Citizen of the Year” and received the “March ofDimes Building Our Community Award for Real Estate Excel-lence.” He has been married to his wife Anne for 17 years andthey have two children – James and Kelly.

Richard Jean ‘88Richard currently serves as Principal of Arch-bishop Edward A. McCarthy High School.Prior to this position, he has worked as Prin-cipal of St. Timothy and St. Francis XavierSchools, and Dean of Students at ArchbishopCurley Notre Dame and Archbishop ColemanCarroll High Schools. Richard has spoken at

the Association of Haitian Education and the Haitian EducationForum. He resides in Weston with his wife and three children.

Robyn Peterson ‘65Robyn is an Emmy nominated actress andwriter. After walking Parisian runways for KarlLagerfeld, Valentino and Yves St. Laurent aswell as appearing in Vogue, Mademoiselleand Elle, she concentrated on an acting ca-reer. A few highlights from over 200 appear-ances on film, television and stage include:

The Sopranos, Cold Case, L.A. Law, Baby Boom, Pretty Woman,My Father the Hero, The Replacements, and Talk Radio. CatwalkConfidential her original one-woman show recently ran to criticalacclaim at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center after a successful runin London. Robyn and her husband Al support higher educationscholarships at Assumption College and Harvard Medical School.

Doyle Beneby ‘77Doyle currently serves as Senior Vice Presi-dent of Exelon Power and the executive spon-sor of EAAMA, Exelon African AmericanMembers Association. Prior to his role as sen-ior vice president, Doyle served as vice pres-ident of Operations, vice president ofConstruction and Maintenance, and general

manager for Exelon Power, worked for Consumers Energy inMichigan as a site general manager, and spent 17 years at FloridaPower & Light. He received his Bachelor’s degree in engineeringfrom Montana Technical College and a Master’s degree in busi-ness administration from the University of Miami.

ACND 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees

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When you empower people who are

powerless, it only leads to a greater feel-

ing of the legitimacy of the system.

– John De Leon, Archbishop Curley ‘80

ACND will celebrate its Seventh Annual

Red Mass and Law Symposium on Sat-

urday, March 24th. Chief Celebrant is

Reverend Monsignor Andrew L. Ander-

son, J.C.D., Professor of Law at St.

Thomas University and St. Vincent’s Sem-

inary, former Judicial Vicar of the Metropolitan Tribunal of the

Archdiocese of Miami.

Also known as the Lawyer’s Mass, the term “Red Mass” refers to

the red vestments worn by the celebrants to signify the Holy

Spirit, where participants pray for wisdom as they endeavor to

seek justice. The celebration was first held in the United States

in 1928.

John De Leon ’80 earned his B.A., cum laude, from the University

of Miami, his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center,

and his Masters in International Affairs from Columbia

University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He is a

member of the Florida Bar, and has been admitted by the

Southern, Middle, and Northern United District Courts of Florida,

the United States Circuit Court for the Eleventh Circuit, and the

United States States Supreme Court. He is the managing

shareholder of the Law Offices of Chavez & De Leon, P.A.

John is also the consulting attorney for the Consulate General of

Mexico and Guatemala throughout the United States and both

consulates have awarded him for his work. Since 1993, he has

served as President of the American Civil Liberties Union, Greater

Miami Chapter, is on the Executive Committee of the National

Latino Trial Lawyers Association, and is affiliated with Cochran

Latino. John is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell (the highest

rating possible as an attorney) and has been selected as one

of the 100 top trial attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers

Association.

John is the youngest of three children and the only one born

in the United States. Prior to relocating to Miami from Cuba in

1959, his mother was a professional ballerina and father an ex-

ecutive at Dupont. His brother Leon, an attorney, graduated from

Archbishop Curley in 1976 and his sister Lidia, who graduated

from Notre Dame Academy in 1975, is a magazine editor and

business woman.

In speaking about the importance of a Catholic education,

he states: “Archbishop Curley absolutely had everything to do

with who I am today. The difficulties, the accomplishments,

the diversity of the student body, the location, the Catholic focus,

and its social justice mission, focused me in ways I would not

appreciate until later on onto my life mission.”

John’s mentors including Virgil Rogers, Dorothy Chauveron, Chris

Cross, Fr. Kent, and Fr. Dwyer he says, “had a lifelong impact on

how I viewed myself and my potential to achieve what I have.”

From his professional and personal experiences he offers ACND

this advice: “I think ACND should embrace its diversity, and

continue providing scholarships to those who cannot afford the

tuition, have its students do outreach in the community through

community service and encourage diverse students to visit each

others homes in a spirit of fellowship. I think the school should

embrace the social justice mission of the Church.”

All are welcome at this event:

9:00 a.m. – Mass in the ACND Chapel

9:45 a.m. – Coffee and Bagels in the Gallery of Art

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Symposium in the library

Previous Facilitators:

2006 Honorable Rosemary Barkett, J.D. , NDA ‘57,

United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit

2007 Edward O’Donnell, Esq. AC ’62, Defense Attorney

2008 Thomas Valerius, Esq., AC ’58, Defense Attorney

2009 Dennis Ward, Esq., AC’69 Monroe County

State Attorney

2010 Honorable Beatrice Avgherino Butchko, J.D. ,NDA’81,

11th Judicial Circuit of Florida

2011 Honorable Cecilia Maria Altonaga, J.D. NDA’80,

Federal Judge Southern District of Florida

Red Mass and Law Symposium, Saturday, March 24, 2012

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Alums Reunite

21st Annual Dinner and Golf Tournament

On October 21st, alumni and friends enjoyed a relaxing day of golf,dinner, and socializing at the Miami Shores Country Club. All pro-ceeds from the tournament helped support the school’s mission toprovided quality and individualized educational programs for thenext generation of ACND Knights. ACND thanks everyone who helpedorganize and support this event. Sponsors included: Moody Electric,Phil Peterson Harley Davidson, SLA Management, Greater MiamiCaterers, Purdy Lounge, PopChips, The Haggard Law Firm, JeromeHurtak ‘76, and Mike Katoura.

ACND Class of 2001 Reunion

On October 14th, the Class of 2001 reunited at Duffy’s Sports Grillfor a “meet-and-greet.” It was a great opportunity for old friendsto catch up.

Stay up-to-date on all class reunions by “liking” us on Facebook,“following” us on Twitter, or checking our website www.acnd.net.Photo Credit: Sean Griffin Photography

3rd Annual Alumni Soccer Tournament

On February 11th, Pat Collins’96, Billy Davis ’86 and otherACND alumni organized an action-packed tournament! 8teams competed to earn the2012 Curley Cup. The event also included a Women’s Soccermatch and Legends Game. Food was catered by Greater MiamiCaterers and Football Subs. It was a fun event for the whole family!

Two Alums Form A Music Partnership

Betty Wright ‘71/Ralph Jeanty ‘01

Bessie Regina Norris, better knownby her stage name, Betty Wright, is aGrammy winning Miami-based souland R&B singer-songwriter, who wonfame in the 1970s with hits such as"Clean Up Woman" and "Tonight Isthe Night." A pioneering singer-song-writer and entrepreneur, she re-mains one of the few black femalemusicians to have a gold record onher own vanity label. She released her latest album, “Betty Wright:The Movie” this past September.

Ralph Jeanty is credited on this album as composer, writer, and syn-thesizer player. Ralph studied theatre and music at Florida A&M Uni-versity. He met Betty in 2004 and developed both a friendship andbusiness relationship with her. Ralph has been actively writing musicsince 2009.

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Announcements

Knight for A DayACND is offering a “Knight for A Day” experience for prospective students each Tuesday and Thursday through May, 2012. Studentsin grades 8 through 11 may experience a typical school day at ACNDaccompanied by a current student who matches the visitor’s age andinterests. With a personal guide, the visiting student will be able tocomfortably ask questions while he/she attends classes that include:core subjects, the ‘Drop Everything and Read’ period, athletics, andfine arts as well as, learn about ACND’s Honors Curricula, communityservice initiatives, clubs, and leadership programs. Call the Advance-ment Office for details.

Summer Camp RegistrationAll members of the ACND family are entitled to one free registrationper family at this year’s Summer Knights Performing Arts Camp, Athletics Camp, and Club Pre-Med. The summer programs begin on June 11, 2012. More details will be posted on the websitewww.acnd.net.

EnrollmentACND continues to accept applications for the Br. Rice Honors Academy and ACND High School. For more information, contact Admissions at 305.751.8367 *22 or admissions@acnd.net.

The students of the Br. Rice Honors Academy collectively plan theiracademic and social activities of the year. The first field excursion ofthe year was a trip to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne NatureCenter – as a part of a series of lessons on ‘life.

Mark your CalendarsApril 19 Spring MusicalMay 17 Baccalaureate Mass, 7pmMay 19 Graduation at Corpus Christi Church, 10am

For more information, visit www.acnd.net, find us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter

CorrectionIn the Fall Magazine 2011, a sponsor name was incorrectly noted.ACND graciously acknowledges ‘Everybody’s Nuts’ for its ongoingsupport. Visit http://everybodysnuts.com/ or find them on Face-book.

The ACND family gathered together on Thursday, January 12th in observance of the second anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. On this day and throughout our ACND history, we have reunited inboth the best and worst of times. We will continue now and alwaysto be united in prayer.

Photo Credit:

Walter Michot,

Miami Herald Staff

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ALUM NOTES

Jose Nino Domond ‘11 metMiami lawyer Alan Fein whilehe was attending the UPenn’salumni football game. Jose received a full academic schol-arship to attend UPenn and iscurrently a freshman planningto pursue a career in medicine.Mr. Fein graduated fromUPenn’s Wharton School of Finance and Commerce in 1976 and aJ.D. with Honors from the Georgetown University Law Center. He practices law with Stearns, Weaver, Miller, Weissler, Alhadeff andSitterson. When Mr. Fein along with his wife and son attendedACND’s Open House he commented, “I had great warm feeling all weekend about our visit to Curley.”

Future Knights

Zachary Francis was born on August 23,2011 to parents Stephanie Ruby ‘03 andhusband Ron. They reside in Philadel-phia, PA.

Jaaliyah De’Grace was born October 1,2011 to her parents Latavia Eutsay-Powell ’07 and husband Jabdul Powell in Orlando, FL. The ACND family extendstheir sympathy for the recent loss of their first child in 2010.

Mackensie Amelia was born July 19,2011 to her parents Kimberly ToppingMorris ’92 and husband Jeff Morris.

Last December, Erdina Francil-lon ‘06, Max Gaston ‘06, andClaudith St. Jean organized anACND Speech and DebateCoaching Session. They dis-cussed with the students theirexperiences as former Speechand Debate team members, the challenges of competition, and then worked on strategies with each student individually. Blair Homer ‘03, another Speech and Debate Alum, met with andhelped the team while they attended Harvard Invitational in February. Photo Credit: Simon Hare Photography

IN MEMORIAM

David Cates ’71 passed away on September 22, 2011

at the Hospice Inpatient Care Unit in Woodstock,

after a courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife Carol, his children Kelly

and Patrick, family and friends.

Thomas Hurtak ’66 passed away on November 7, 2011

of natural causes. He is survived by his wife Diane, his daughter

Amanda, brothers Emil and Richard, family and friends.

James Anthony Brennan, Jr.,., a close advisor to the late

U.S. Rep. Claude D. Pepper and prolific builder of structures

for the Catholic Church in Florida, died Dec. 20 of complications

from heart surgery. A devout Catholic, Brennan was close to the late

Archbishop Joseph Patrick Hurley, who oversaw all of Florida

as head of its single diocese in the 1950s and early ′60s. He brought

Pepper and Hurley together, which shored up Pepper’s support

among Catholic voters. Hurley, who led the Roman Catholic Diocese

of St. Augustine, hired Brennan Construction Corp. to build dozens

of churches and school buildings from Jacksonville to Tampa to

Miami-Dade County, including Miami’s Archbishop Curley High

School for Boys and Notre Dame High School for Girls.

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As the magazine goes to press the basketball team has won the district

championship and is looking forward to regional and possibly state competition.

The spring sports of baseball, softball, tennis and track are starting up.

Follow theaction at www.ACND.net. Here retired Archbishop John Favalora shares

his enthusiasm with senior center Wesley Alcegaire.

Photo Credit: Ana Rodriguez-Soto, Florida Catholic

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