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THE PADUANTe Paduan is published biannually by Padua Franciscan High School. It is also available electronically at paduafranciscan.com.CONTRIBUTORSRachel (Teron) DeGirolamo ’02Director of Communication & PRArlene GagliardoFranciscan Fund & Major Gif ManagerDavid G. Stec ’86PrincipalLaurie (Keco) Grabowski ’89Director of MedTrack®Stephanie (Kurz) Hartman ’96Director of Constituent RelationsElaine (Stupka) Heinzerling ’86Advancement Services ManagerAndrea CrosslandData Services Manager/Gif Steward CoordinatorAnn Marie (Parente) Frattare ’94Director of AdmissionsKevin Leigh ’89Athletic DirectorTamara PlastererFine Arts Department ChairpersonMatt Harley Sr.Director of Campus MinistryDESIGNMary RemingtonGraphic Design TeacherMISSION STATEMENTPadua Franciscan High School, a Catholic, college-preparatory school, committed to the traditions and values of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, educates young men and women within a community where all are challenged to achieve academic excellence and to live out a lifelong commitment to Christ in holiness and learning.SCHOOL LEADERSHIPFr. Allan DaCorte, ofmPresidentSteve SudingExecutive Vice PresidentDavid G. Stec ’86PrincipalBr. Tom Carroll, ofmVice PrincipalRobert DiRoccoAssistant Principal of Young MenElizabeth Oles SmithAssistant Principal of Young WomenMatt Harley Sr.Director of Campus MinistryAndy Shuman ’95Director of Counseling ServicesKevin Leigh ’89Athletic DirectorArlene GagliardoFranciscan Fund & Major Gif ManagerAnn-Marie (Lehman) DiPaolo ’86Vice President of FinanceRachel (Teron) DeGirolamo ’02Director of Communication & PRFeature Padua Surpasses PaduaPlus+ Campaign Goal School News Welcome New Faces of LeadershipAcademic News Advanced Placement Test Results 2017Student & Faculty News Senior Awards Assembly – Class of 2017 Senior Recognized as National Merit Commended Student Seven Faculty and Staf Members Retire After Decades of Service Tony Shuman ’91 Honored by Cleveland BrownsCampus Ministry News Seniors Serve at Bishop’s Installation MassFine Arts News Padua Expands Elementary Music ProgramAlumni News Alumna Nominated for Grammy Grand Reunion Details Somethin’ Bruin – Alumni Updates In MemoriamAnnual Report of Gifts Celebrating our Donors 2016–2017In This Issue3