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Knight Report
Peninsula Catholic
190
110 th B i rt h d ay
2013
On The Cover
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Members
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.
Knight Report
Peninsula Catholic
Principal
Janine Franklin
Director of Development &
Marketing
Molly Bowes
Designer
Maya 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, PCHS
600 Harpersville Rd.
Newport News, Virginia 23601, email to
mbowes@peninsulacatholic.com, or telephone
(757) 596-7247 ext. 12
Contents
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Campus News
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16
18
Athletics
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Graduation
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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, PCs mens 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. Jackowskis 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
Catholics 2012-13 school year!
Janine Franklin
Principal
Campus News
International Book Sharing Project
Campus News
Peninsula Catholics Year of Faith
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 Catholics 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 Gods love means that a door is always open for each of us.
Kara Maners, Francesea Chiarello, Megan Duregger, Ali Via and
Joey Dominique stand in front of the communitys door of faith.
ather Thomas J. Wilson checked his watch as the train chugged to a stop and steam billowed around his
feet. Hed 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.
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.
Wilsons 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 40s - 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
PC
Glory
Years
A Miracle on 34th Street and Beyond
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 commonwealths public schools.
In 1960, St. Vincent de Paul School was renamed St.
Vincent Central High School, and in 1966 the schools
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
PC History Highlights
1903 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.
1920 The Alumni Association was formed.
1931 The new school building was dedicated on
34th St. The fall of 1931 enrollment was 250
students.
1940 The Parent-Teacher Association was formed.
1954 Five lay teachers joined the faculty and the first
minority student was enrolled as a first grader.
1966 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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Cloudy Knights
Independent Schools
Higher Education
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76%
86%
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The new plan not only serves more students but successfully
allows the school to expand our vision even further.
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 didnt 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 Hamptons 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.
Gordons 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.
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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.
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PC in the
Arts
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Paying it Forward
Wood not only bonded with patients but also with the
staff at CHKD. He is a very special young man, said
Sharon Cindrich, CHKDs marketing manager. He told
us, Anything I can do for you, just let me know. Ive
definitely taken him up on it.
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Athletics
John Jackowski
Athletic Director
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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.
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Athletics
Varsity Wrestling
State Championship Qualifying Team
Swimming
Cheerleading
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Varsity Softball
Varsity Baseball
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Class of 2013
Dan Batkin,
Student strengths shone through athletics as embodied
School Counselor
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
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Class of 2013
Matriculation List
Art Institute of Virginia Beach
Auburn University
Boston University
Charleston Southern University
Christopher Newport University
College of William & Mary
East Tennessee State University
George Mason University
Hampden-Sydney College
Hofstra University
James Madison University
Kings College
Longwood University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Thomas Nelson Community College
Tidewater Community College
University of Japan
University of Dayton
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Mary Washington
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
The 2013 Graduating Class proudly displays the college or university they will be attending as freshmen.
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Senior Spotlight
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.
Robert Accolla
Robert was the recipient of the Engineers Clubs Outstanding Science Student
Award, the Booster Clubs Award, and the PC Coaches Award. He is currently a
freshman at Virginia Tech.
Jessica Armstrong
Class of 2013s 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.
PC is focused on
preparing students for
college, meaningful
careers, and responsible
roles in society.
Laurence Garcia
Laurence was a 2013 recipient of Virginia Techs prestigious Davenport
Leadership Scholarship, a full scholarship for leadership, character and service.
An Eagle Scout, he also excelled in drama and cross country.
Dan Harthausen
As 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 McHugh
Hannah 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.
Individual Donors
Business Donors
Tax 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 Donate
If 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.
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Peninsula Catholic
Annual Report
Making PC Home
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
schools vision as we turn a calendar page and realize, were 110
years old.
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Yearly 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.
Sword & Shield $8,000 and up
Mrs. Florence Fiscella GP13 17
Knights of Columbus Council 511
Knights of Columbus Council 5480
Mr. James L. Marks 53 & Mr. John O. Marks 53
Peninsula Catholic Athletic Boosters
Peninsula Catholic Home & School
Knights Circle $4,000 - $7,999
The VuBay Foundation
Blue & White Circle $1,000 - $3,999
Dr. and Mrs. Adel Abdallah P15 17
COL and Mrs. Stephen Barneyback P00
Mr. Darrell Brackin 48 GP13
Mr. and Mrs. William Burke P16
The James Clifton III Family P08 10
The Hon. and Mrs. Robert Curran 53
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickseski
Dr. Robert and Mrs. Mary Edmonds P10 14 16
Mrs. Eileen M. Feild 57
Mrs. Janine Franklin P13 15
Dr. Oliver John Semmes IV and
Ms. Lynne Fiscella P13 17
Mrs. Anna E. Nancy Foulk 58
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gately 69 P94 98
Mr. and Mrs. Anastasius Jack Georgalas 47
GP 00 03
LCDR and Mrs. Ronald Gorman P86 89
Dr. and Mrs. Martin Harpen P 03 05 09 12 14
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kelly
Mr. and Mrs. Michael King P 12
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lehmann
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Link 76 P14 16
Magic Special Events
CAPT and Mrs. Donald Pollard P95 97
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Reilley P11 16
LTC and Mrs. Jonathan Rhodes P 97 02
Mrs. Elizabeth Shomaker P83 GP13 17
Mr. and Mrs. John Silva P86 86 90 96
Mr. Frank Weth, Jr. 62
Mrs. Betty Bowen Williams 48
The Hon. and Mrs. Robert Bucky Yacobi 49
P78 82 83 GP10 13
Ms. Cyndi Zodda P 90
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Foundations
The VuBay Foundation
Matching Gift Companies
The Boeing Company
Memorial Gifts
Mr. James Antorini 53
Ms. Klara Arnold
Mrs. Mary Frances Cassidy Binda 55
Mrs. Cathy Brackin GP13
Mr. John Cameron 52
Mrs. Naomi Criner P68 70 73 74 GP98
06 08 08
Mr. Everett J. Foster Jr.
Mr. Robert Fritsche 53
Mr. Robert Graham Jr. P13
Mr. Gilbert Gregg 47
Mrs. Frances Howard Hall 49
Pat Hanna
Mrs. Mary C. Kearns P61 62 65 67 68
Mrs. Evelyn Cullotta Marino 41
Mr. Jose C. Marrero
Mr. Oren and Mrs. Marian Marks
P53 53 64 GP84
Mr. Ronald Messier P07
Mr. Joe Orr P82
Mrs. Anne B. Pavlovsky (wife of John 61)
Mr. John Riebe P63 65 67 68 69
70 72 73 74 76
Mr. Joel Shomaker P83 GP13 17
Frank J. Weth III
Mr. James Robert Weth 63
Mr. James Zitzelberger (husband of Joan 53)
Honoring
Mrs. Katie Barneyback P00
Mr. Darrell Brackin 48
Mrs. Hilda Collado GP 13
Ms. Kasey Kingston 06
Mr. Charles Nothstine
Mr. Joseph F Pavlovsky P61 64 67
Ms. Ciara Camille Reyes 14
Mrs. M.E. Rhodes P97 02
Mrs. Denise Sargent P91 98
Coach Gary Smith
Mr. James Robert Weth 63
Ms. Cyndi Zodda P90
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In Kind Gifts
Gifts 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!
In Kind donors
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Atkinson P09 13
Mrs. Katie Barneyback P00
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Bates
Ms. Juliet Bickford 96
Mr. Steven Bills P10 13
Ms. Molly Bowes
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Brown P15
Mr. Kevin Burke
Mr. Neil Burns P15
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cheney P13
Mrs. Jan Clarke Giguere 66
The Clem Family 09 10 12 14 15
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Corley
The Cranham Family P12 15
Mr. Chris Davidson
Ms. Kathleen Derby 88
Mr. Glen East*
Bonnie Fedorchak & Associates
MAJ Jim Foley 96
Mr. and Mrs. Alfonzo Garcia P13 15
The Graham Family 13
Mr. Jimmy Heald P15
Dr. and Mrs. George Jacobs P00 05
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jahnke P13
Mr. Erik Joy P16
Mr. Matthew Kelchner
Ladies of Mt. Carmel
Ms. Dina Manriquez
CAPT and Mrs. McKenna P06 09 14
Mrs. Colleen Messier P07
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Miner
P09 12 16
Mr. Chris Moore
Mrs. Shelah Moskal P14 15
Mr. and Mrs. David Mummert P16
Dr. and Mrs. Eric Simko P16
Mr. Kevin Smith 84 P14
Mr. Steve Sprinkle P09 11 06
Mr. and Mrs. John Triska P09 13
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tuzzolo 80 P16
Mrs. Sue Wilkinson P08 08
Del. David Yancey 90
Ms. Cyndi Zodda P90
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Businesses
Alion Science & Technology
Andreas Italian Restaurant
Annas Pizza #2, Warwick Blvd.
Bangkok Gardens, Williamsburg
Bayport Credit Union
Blue Force, LLC
Bowditch Ford
Bilbo Baggins
Brickhouse Tavern
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cinema Cafe
CNU Football
Commodore Theatre
Country Grill & Smokehouse
Cozzys Comedy Club & Tavern
Crowne Plaza
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
Custom Car Care
Custom Car Wash
Dicks Sporting Goods
Newport News Golf Course
Eaglewood Golf Course, Langley AFB
El Tapatio Restaurant
FIN Seafood
Food Lion
Fords Colony Country Club
Fresh Fields
Gadsbys Tavern, Alexandria, VA
The German Store and Cafe
Golf Galaxy
Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant
Gunston Hall
Hampton Inn & Suite, Corolla, NC
Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson
Harpoon Larrys Oyster Bar
Heroes and Villians Comics
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Honeybee Yogurt
International Golf Discount
Irelands Own, Alexandria, VA
Lawncare of Hampton Roads
Link, Jacobs & Link DDS, PC
Lynnhaven Fish House
Manhattans New York Deli & Pub
Alumni Gifts
These gifts are some of the most valued at Peninsula Catholic because they represent an alums belief that nurturing a welleducated and responsible citizen starts with a foundation built in a small, academically challenging and nurturing environment.
1941
James Bradley
Evelyn Cullotta Marino*
Lucette Witty
1955
Mary Frances Cassidy Binda*
Diane Kachmarik Olinde
Patrick Buddy Yacobi
1943
Paul Culotta
1956
Donald Brackin
Gordon Flygare
Kathleen Tierney
1944
Mary Howard Culotta
Eileen Howard Spady
1945
James E. Lawrence
1946
Bernard Curran
Harry McCarthy
Margaret Mianti Onasch
1947
Jack Georgalas
Gilbert Gregg*
Betty Pencola Joyner
1948
Darrell Brackin
Betty Bowen Williams
1949
Frances Howard Hall*
Ron Ponzo
John Walter Smitty Smith*
Robert Bucky Yacboi
1950
Don Belote
1952
John Cameron*
Albert Osborne
Robert Primavera
1953
James Antinori*
Robert Curran
Robert Fritsche*
James O. Marks
John L. Marks
1954
Donald Belda
Phillip Gregg
1957
Mary Frances Collier
Eileen Foulk Feild
Joan Kachmarik Scanlon
1958
Anna Nancy Foulk
1960
John Yancey
1961
Carolyn Garrison LeBel
John Pavlovsky
Mary Ann Steigelman
1962
Patricia Franzyshen Dynes
Kathy Eckhardt
Donald Petrine
Frank Weth
1963
Karen Riebe Boyle
Diane Stump Campbell
Robert Weth*
1966
Carithia Prather Williams
1967
Margo Sperduti Trollinger
Catherine Morris*
1968
Steven Humphries
Geralyn Riebe Nelson
1969
Joe Gately
1975
Michael Butler
Dorothy Soter
1976
Mary Ann Riebe Antonioli
Michael Link
1977
John Soter
2000
Mike Pilola
2003
George Harpen
Diane Kokorelis
2005
Henry Harpen
1978
Keith Kennedy
Karen Yacobi Warren
Brady Woodell
2006
Adam Antonioli
James T. Hosack
1980
Steve Suttle
Rebecca Soter Tuzzolo
2007
Anthony J. Morales
1981
Julie Hilt Hannink
1983
Jeff Armstrong
JoAnn Shomaker Armstrong
Larry Konouck
Sean Yacobi
2009
Andrea Atkinson
Zachary Antonioli
Arthur Harpen
2011
Kristina Reilley
1984
Kevin Smith
2012
David Harpen
1986
Ron Gorman Jr.
2013
Hanna-Louisa Alvesteffer
Anonymous (2)
Jessica Armstrong
Jason Atkinson
Danelle Blake
Joey Burt
Katie Cheney
Rob Graham
Allison Hobgood
Kyle Howerton
Jeffrey Jahnke
Brian Kiddy
Kara Maners
Kaitlin McKenna
Tiffany Miller
Briley Naab
Nick Visalden
Lindsay Staples
Ali Via
Elizabeth Ward
1987
Shannan Copeland Suttle
1988
Kathleen Derby
1989
Jennifer Gorman
Rev. Douglas Smith
Bill McGough*
1991
Jennifer Mackie Miller
Phil Miller
1992
George Imorde
1996
Jim Foley
Anhthy Nguyen
Jennifer Wolford French
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No 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.
1960s
Mrs. Helen Riebe P63 65 67 68 69 70
72 73 74 76 *
Mrs. Geraldine Streker P66 67 69 GP07
Mr. Cletus Vincke P64 69
1970s
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ponzo 49 P70 73 81
Mrs. Helen Riebe P63 65 67 68 69 70 72 73 74 76
The Hon. and Mrs. Robert Bucky Yacobi 49 P78 82 83 GP10 13
1980s
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Armstrong P 83 GP 13 17
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Caruso P82 86 87 91 94
LCDR and Mrs. Ronald Gorman P86 89
CAPT and Mrs. John Hilt P80 81 85 88
Mr. and Mrs. Peter LeBel 61 P83 87
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lowery P82 84 86 90
Dr. and Mrs. William McClintock P88 88 92 96
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McGough P88 89 94 95
Mrs. Marlene Orr P82
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ponzo 49 P70 73 81
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynold P88 89
Mr. and Mrs. John Silva P86 86 90 96
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Svelan P80 82 84 88
The Hon. and Mrs. Robert Bucky Yacobi 49 P78 82 83 GP10 13
Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Yancey 60 P 84 90
1990s
Mrs. Diane Stump Campbell 63 P94 96
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Caruso P82 86 87 91 94
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gately 69 P94 98
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lowery P82 84 86 90
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Mackie P91 96 99
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McGough P88 89 94 95
Dr. and Mrs. William McClintock P88 88 92 96
CAPT and Mrs. Robert McKenna P06 09 14
CAPT and Mrs. Donald Pollard P 95 97
LTC and Mrs. Jonathan Rhodes P 97 02
Mr. Walter and Mrs. Daunice Sargent P91 98
Mr. and Mrs. John Silva P86 86 90 96
Mr. Tom and Mrs. Mary Ann Steigelman 61 P91
Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Yancey 60 P 84 90
Ms. Cyndi Zodda P 90
2000s - Present
Anonymous (2)
Dr. and Mrs. Adel Abdallah P15 17
Mr. and Mrs. William Alvesteffer P11 13 15
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Antonioli 76 P06 09
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Armstrong P 83 GP 13 17
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Armstrong 83 83 P13 17
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PC Named Scholarships
Peninsula 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 Scholarship
A Knight in Paris
Feb. 23, 2013
Auction Sponsors
Adel & Bonnie Abdallah
Aramark
Matthew & Christina Aungst
Towne Bank
Bill & Carol Burke
Ladies of Carmel
Joe & AnaMari Clem
Colonial Webb
W.M. Jordan Company, Inc.
Dawn Reese & Jeff Frederick
Knights of Columbus, Council 511
Link, Jacobs & Link, D.D.S.
Fernando & Luisa Maestre
PCHS Home and School
George & Jenny Polyzos
Eric & Jeanne Simko
Jeff & Karen Ward
Auction Patrons
Steve & Mary Kay Barneyback
Doug & Margee Downs
Bonnie Fedorchak
Donnie & Janet Forrest
Ron & Pat Gorman
Erik & Petti Joy
Bill & Julia Lowery
James Marks
John Marks
Nancy & Richard Michaelis
Eleanor Murphy
Robert and Peggy Yacobi
Auction Donors
Adel & Bonnie Abdallah
Adinaro Family
Allsbrook Family
Alvesteffer Family
Jessica Armstrong
Armstrong Family
Atkinson Family
Aungst Family
Kenneth Aydlott
Dr. & Mrs. Eduardo Azcarate
Ted & Cathy Bacote
Bailey Family
Baker Family
Steve & Mary Kay Barneyback
Kevin & Michele Bates
Bob & Christine Belkowski
Bennick Family
Juliet Bickford, WTKR-TV
Donna & Dale Blake
Chris Blyden
James & Mary Beth Bochel
Dr. Joseph Bowes
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Amy Cajusay-Hill
Hogan-Jaskowiak Family
Hopkins Family
Howell Family
Howerton Family
Humphries Family
Hunnicutt Family
Marine Hunnicutt
John & Sharon Hyland
George & Terry Jacobs
Paul & Lisa Jahnke
Anthony & Valerie Jarrett
Jon & Cecilia Joaquin
Margaret Johnson
Phil & Katy Jones
Erik & Patti Joy
Tom & Cynthia Keegan
Celia Kelly
John & Carol Kelly
Matt Kelchner
Kiddy Family
Kimchock Family
Dr. Michael Kokorelis DMD
Jessica & John Kovalcik
Tim & Annette Kulzer
Leonard Family
Link Family
Cheryl Loughran
Art & Leticia Madril
Dina Manriquez
James Marks
John Marks
Martin Family
Jamie & Tricia Martin
Jeff & Christine Mathis
Marin & Cynthia McHugh
Molly McKenna
McKenna Family
Robert & Kathy McKenna
Garry & Imelda Miller
Lynn & Walter Miller
Terry & Monica Miller
Christopher & Eileen Miner
DeLevay & Michael Miner
Marty & Pam Mlynczak
Montane Family
Morr Family
Morris Family
Leonard & Shelah Moskal
David &Teresa Mummert
Murawski Family
Keith & Cathy Mushenski
David & Gia Naab
Ni Family
Noh Family
Charles Nothstine
Jordan OBrien
Mike & Sandy OHara
ONeil Family
Andrew & Nadine Parr
Parrish Family
Payne Family
PCHS Drama Department
PCHS Interact Club
PCHS Yearbook Committee
Steve & Mimi Peak
Ann Penrose
Perkinson Family
Pincus Family
Don Pollard
George & Jenny Polyzos
Ward & Shelley Posey
Tommy & Sandra Pratt
Rasmussen Family
Dr. Dawn Reese
JoAnn Reese
Michael & Jennifer Reosti
Riley Family
Patricia Robinson
Rodriguez Family
Diana Rogers
Mary Rogers
Ruan Family
Sallade Family
Sanbar Family
Sayani Family
Michael & Lisa Scheiderer
Joann Schrum
John Semmes & Lynne Fiscella
Shahmouradian Family
Katie Sheridan, It Works!
Barbara Sills
Eric & Jeanne Simko
Smigielski Family
Kevin & Michele Smith
Spalding Family
Paul & Janice Spencer
Kari St. John
Natalie Stanley
Starks Family
Strong Family
Eric & Cathy Theisen
John & Judy Triska
Paul & Rebecca Tuzzolo
Vario Family
Viktoria Van Eck
Via Family
Sherry Via
Elizabeth Visalden
Walters Family
Ward Family
Karen Warren
Melanie Weser
White Family
Kelly & Alan Wilken
Williams Family
Renee Wilson
Lisa Woessner
Wojcik Family
Robert & Peggy Yacobi
Cynthia Zodda
Auction Business
Donors
3 Bowls of Color
AL Fresco Ristorante
Ames Tuxedo Rental
Andrew Carney Photography
Autobell Car Wash
Azzurri Italian Restaurant
Berkeley Plantation
Bilbo Baggins Wine Caf &
Restaurant
Blue Ridge Shadow Golf Club
Bo Essentials
Body Shoppe--Terri Schacht
Charlies Jewelry
Cheese Shop
Chris Moore--Lawncare of
Hampton Roads
Chrysler Museum of Art
Cinema Caf
CNU Department of Athletics
CNU Ferguson Center for the Arts
CNU Football--Matt Kelchner,
Head Coach
Colonial Downs
Commodore Theater
Costco
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Alumni News
October 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 Pats
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 Pats 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.
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He would put himself in harms 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
Pats 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 Pats
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 squadronmates remember him as a classic Marine Corps hero, someone
who selflessly and knowingly put himself in harms 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 Howards 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 Id never
hold my daughter again. I thought Id never see the sun rise. For
Col. Baur, that really put his life in perspective.
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, Dont 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: Johns scientific
accomplishments, Helens 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 ones
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.
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Class Notes
Peninsula Catholic Alumni have pursued and achieved many great accomplishments, as is evident in the
following class notes. Class notes may be submitted to development@peninsulacatholic.com.
The PC Seal behind the class year signifies an anniversary year.
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Darrell Brackin
Darrell was the proud presenter of
his granddaughters 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.
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James Fronkier
James 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.
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Shelia Daly
Shelia is a retired Certified Substance
Abuse Counselor for HamptonNewport News Criminal Justice
Agency and is a mother of three and
grandmother of 11.
Alice Kearns Threlkeld
Alice lives in Poquoson. She is retired
and her son, Corrigan, is married to
Leah, and they have a new baby girl
named Evelyn.
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Sean Yacobi
Sean 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
Sophies First Communion, and
younger brother Liams memorization
of all of the lyrics to the theme song
for Gilligans Island.
Joe Grist
Joe is finishing his first year as
Deputy Chief of the Virginia Marine
Resources Commissions 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.
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Billy Fallen
Billy 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 Frank
Jennifer 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 Yancey
David is currently running for
another term as the Virginia House
of Delegates representative from
District 94 (David supported the
Education Improvement Scholarships
Tax Credits Program; see page 24).
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Ray Benet
Ray lives in Yorktown and serves as
a member of the Virginia Defense
Force.
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Meghan Foley
Meghan accepted a position as a
Speech-Language Pathologist with
the Childrens Hospital of the Kings
Daughters.
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Brian Foley
After 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.
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Julie Patykula
Julie married Peter Lobasso on July 13,
2013 in Arlington, VA.
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Jonathan Mitchell
Jonathan currently lives in Chesapeake
while working for the Department of
Defense in Suffolk.
Alexandria Ruble
Alex received a Fulbright Fellowship
to support her dissertation research in
Germany this year.
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Juliet Bickford
Juliet 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.
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Rosaleena Messier
Rosaleena married Tyler E. Powell on
March 3, 2013. She continues to coach
PCs cheerleaders.
Julie & Peter - Photo Courtesy of
lepoldphotography.com
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Matt Mitchell
Matt is working in restaurant
management in North Carolina.
Michael Foley
Michael completed a rigorous training
program to qualify as a Nationally
Registered Paramedic.
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Molly Clarke
Molly 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 Clifton
Kelly earned a job conducting strategy
and IT consulting at IBM.
Nathan Davidson
Nathan 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 Academys 131st
graduating class. Sara and his father,
James Lassiter, were present to pin on
his ensign shoulder boards.
Matthew Naab
Matthew recently reenlisted in the US
Army. He will be stationed briefly in
Georgia before moving onto North
Carolina.
Nick Sears
Nick is teaching Theology at
Walsingham Academy this fall.
David Wilkinson
David 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 Wilkinson
Rebecca is engaged to Peter Carr.
Rebecca and Peter met in college and
Rebecca is currently working as a
Library Assistant at Norfolks Chrysler
Museum of Art.
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Rita Asmar
Rita is currently attending VCU for
the masters program in occupational
therapy.
Megan Cavanagh
Megan 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 Belote
Jullian graduated from Lynchburg
College. She is a legacy member of the
Peninsula Catholic community; proud
grandfather - Don Belote - graduated
from St. Vincents in 1950.
Nicole M Breen
Nicole, 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 Womens 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 Deluca
Angela graduated from CNU in
May and is working at M. Price
Distribution Co. as their brand
development manager.
Hassan Elzein
Hassan was named ODUs Overall
Outstanding University Scholar for
2012-2013. Hassan was a biological
studies major with a 4.0 GPA.
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Alexandra Gibbs
Alexandra 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 Thom
Colleen is Resident Advisor at Virginia
Techs Housing and Residence Life.
This summer, she worked at Boeing in
Seattle as a 737 Program Planning and
Control Integrated Scheduler.
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Kathryn Grayson
Kathryn graduated from Longwood
after studying Graphic Design, and
is interning at Havit Advertising
Marketing in Washington, DC.
Chris Mitchell
Chris 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 Perkinson
Courtney graduated from Henry and
Emory College after playing softball
for the Wasps as an outfielder.
Chad Spiller
Chad and Kailey Creenan were
engaged in July.
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Sofia Dvila
Sofia 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 Lively
Craig 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 Ohlhaver
Chris was admitted to the United States
Naval Academy, Annapolis.
Brooke Paris
Brooke 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.
In Memoriam
Please keep our cherished alumni, family and friends of St. Vincent
and Peninsula Catholic, who have recently passed, in your prayers.
Michele T. Orr Adams 76
Mr. James Antinori 53
Mrs. Jolie Saunders Lynch Bannister 86
Mrs. Rachel McCaffrey Bellomy 42
Mrs. Jean Cavelli GP15
Mr. Marshall E. Clarke Sr.
P64 66 GP96 04 08
Antonia Libutti Coddington P96
Mrs. Frances Fromel Compton 42
Mrs. Naomi Criner
P68 70 73 74 GP98 06 08 08
Mr. Rufus Linwood Croom Jr. P90
Mr. John Facenda P02
Mr. Robert Fritsche 53
Mr. Robert Graham Jr. P13
Mr. John A. Hayes 60
Mrs. Margaret Hiemenz P70
Mr. James O. Joyner Jr.
(husband of Betty Pencola Joyner 47)
Mrs. Mary C. Kearns P61 62 65 67 68
Mr. Ronald Messier P07
Mrs. Huguette McLean P84 GP14
Memorial Gifts
Gifts honoring the deceased members of the Peninsula Catholic Family can be made by sending check to:
Peninsula Catholic, Attn. Development
600 Harpersville Rd.
Newport News, VA 23601
All memorial gifts received will be restricted to the PC Annual Fund.
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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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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!
L egacy is one of the many things that makes PC such a special place. This year, there
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