Page 3 - The Paduan Spring 2022

Contributors
Rachel (Teron) DeGirolamo ’02
Vice President of Strategic Communication & PR
David Stec ’86
President
Ann Marie (Parente) Frattare ’94
Vice President of Enrollment
Laurie (Keco) Grabowski ’89
Director of MedTrack®
Donna (Demma) Ross ’89
Director of MedTrack®
Kevin Leigh ’89
Athletic Director
Tamara Plasterer
Director of Fine Arts
Dcn. Matthew Harley, Sr.
Director of Campus Ministry
Stephen Suding
Vice President of Mission & Ministry
Arlene Gagliardo
Director of Franciscan Fund & Major Gifts
Stephanie (Kurz) Hartman ’96
Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations
Andrea Crossland
Data Services Coordinator/Gift Steward
Amy (Falkowski) DiMarco ’91
Special Events Coordinator
Nancy Monnin
Donor Engagement Manager
Elaine (Stupka) Heinzerling ’86
Executive Assistant to the President & Principal
Design
Nickie Kubit
Graphic Design Teacher
Photographers
Rachel (Teron) DeGirolamo ’02
Vice President of Strategic Communication & PR
Roseanna Green
Teacher/Yearbook Editor
Thomas Cooke ’75
Thomas Cooke Photography
Don Gerda
Freelance Photographer
Mike Pinzone ‘98
North Coast Aerial Images
Copy Editors
Suzan Sammons
The Saragossa Group
Rachel (Teron) DeGirolamo ’02
Vice President of Strategic Communication & PR
Elizabeth Scholz
General Office Manager
Elaine (Stupka) Heinzerling ’86
Executive Assistant to the President & Principal
Mission Statement
Padua 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.
In This Issue
Features
School News
Padua Marks 60th Anniversary Homecoming Honoring New Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Welcome Home Project Nears Completion
MedTrack® News
New ExternSHOPTM Experience Launches
Campus Ministry News
50th Christmas For Others Breaks Record
Athletic News
Padua Adds Girls Lacrosse Team
Spring 2021 & Fall 2022 Sports Highlights
Fine Arts News
Fall Musical: Little Women
Six Students Win CIA Scholastic Art Awards
Student News
Three Bruins Named National Merit Commended Students Padua Unveils SuperFan Student Engagement App Student Becomes Private Pilot
Faculty & Staff News
Padua Welcomes New Hires, Celebrates Retirees
Alumni News
Bruins Big Give Raises Record-Breaking $456,818 Alumni Spotlight: Tony Kenney ’71
Somethin’ Bruin (Alumni Updates)
In Memoriam
The Paduan is published semiannually by Padua Franciscan High School. It is also available electronically at paduafranciscan.com.
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