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Anne van den Berg, Hervé LeGuilloux, and Michael van den Berg

Above: James FrancisLeft: Anne Sandefur and Mary Sell

“A work fit to live for, a self fit to live with, and a faith fit to live by.” The Reverend Canon Nelson Pinder offered these wise words to underscore his message to the Class of 2006 at Baccalaureate on Friday evening. Seniors Audrey Coyne and Hope Decker sang “Tutti I Fior” from Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini beautifully during the service.

A sunny Saturday morning greeted seniors, faculty, trustees, family, and friends as they gathered at the Education Center to celebrate a very special Graduation Day. Members of the Class of 2006 processed in with the faculty and trustees to the familiar

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Collin Outerbridge, Jason Wysong, and

Sanjey Sivanesan

Below: Christina and James Rinaldi

with proud mom and Ellis Award winner, Janine Papin

Alyssa Shreves and Brian Wasserman

strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by the Trinity Preparatory School Brass Ensemble. After a welcome by Headmaster Maughan, Martha Ellis presented the H. Benton Ellis Award for Excellence in Teaching. Outstanding faculty member Janine Papin was the recipient this year.

Friendships, diversity, academic challenges, growing up together, and making a difference were themes co-salutatorians and co-valedictorians Danny Mayer, Michael van den Berg, Keith Fernandez, and Sanjey Sivanesan spoke of in their addresses. WESH 2 anchor Wendy Chioji, in her commencement address, alternately encouraged and entertained with advice and anecdotes of her own struggles and successes.

Various members of the senior class offered their talents during the ceremony. Sadie Stafford sang “Leave No Song Unsung” by Linda Spevacek-Avery and Katherine Perez led those assembled in the alma mater, both accompanied by fellow classmate and pianist James

Francis. Graduation concluded with the

traditional passing of the diplomas around senior rock. As we say goodbye to the Class of 2006, we, like Canon Pinder, believe that our graduates demonstrate a solid sense of work, self, and faith on which to build their futures. To the Class of 2006—we wish you all the best!

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Brian Timothy Anderson University of FloridaKelly Alice Bahlke Emory UniversityMichael Donald Bain Stetson UniversityShayla Bajaj University of MiamiElsworth Charles Beach The College of WoosterChristiana Beverly Booker Furman UniversityAsher Joseph Brown-Pinsky Duke UniversityMiles Gibson Brundage The George Washington UniversitySamantha Lynne Burmeister Elmhurst CollegeBrooke Elizabeth Bushika University of GeorgiaMallery Jadzia Butler Vanderbilt UniversitySteven Kurt Carlsson University of MiamiKathrine Elizabeth Carmichael Rollins CollegeBenjamin Choo Yale UniversityGregory Ryan Cockman Davidson CollegeChelsea Keil Cohen University of MiamiElizabeth Ann Commins University of FloridaKate Rose Conroy University of FloridaSoay Mairi Cameron Corbett Florida State UniversityAudrey Anna Coyne Stetson UniversityRichard Drew Daugherty University of FloridaMatthew Ryan Davies University of FloridaKathryn Dawn Day Kenyon CollegeHope Elizabeth Decker California Polytechnic State U, San Luis ObispoJack Abraham Demetree University of Central FloridaJames Michael DeRose Florida Gulf Coast UniversityRebecca Ellen DeSimone University of FloridaMatthew Harris Despres Georgetown University

Michael Philip Detzel University of FloridaJohn Fletcher Donohue Florida State UniversityTiva Nicole Emerson University of FloridaRita Ann Fassett University of FloridaKeith Michael Fernandez Harvard UniversityValerio Francesco Ferroni North Carolina State UniversityEmily Kathryn Fishback Rollins CollegeAndrew Christianson Fox Florida Atlantic UniversityJames Clinton Francis Columbia UniversityJohn Andrew Fraxedas University of FloridaDaniel Pierce Geary Xavier UniversityChristina D. Gekas University of Central FloridaDouglas Scott Gordon Rhodes CollegeAdam Benjamin Greenberg University of Central FloridaShannon Colleen Griffin University of Central FloridaKatyann Elizabeth Grindle Florida State UniversityBritani Michele Hall College of CharlestonLauren Hazday Northwestern UniversityAaron Andrew Hoffman Florida State UniversitySarah Helen Huffsmith Colorado State UniversityCasey Lauren Hurst Rollins CollegeRachel Marie Jakubowski University of South FloridaMatthew Eric Juttelstad Austin Peay State UniversityBrooke Nicole Katynski University of North FloridaNima Khosravani University of FloridaScott Christopher Lester Davidson CollegeJaclyn Elyse Levi University of MiamiShasha Li Cornell UniversityAlina Jessica Llerandi Florida State UniversityChristopher Monpin Ma Emory UniversityLauren Alexander Malone University of FloridaCameron Lindsey March Florida State UniversityDaniel Louis Mayer Harvard UniversityJohn Joseph McFadden Florida State UniversityAlexander Charles Meier Furman UniversityStephen Michael Mistoler Clemson UniversityRaphael Luigi Monta University of FloridaSamantha Joanne Moullet University of MiamiJames Elton Moye Vanderbilt UniversityCollin George Outerbridge University of FloridaJessica Marie Overmeyer University of FloridaVerlese Dorella Pender University of Central FloridaKatherine Noelle Perez University of North Carolina at Chapel HillTerhys Jeanelle Persad Tufts UniversityWilliam Hunter Pflueger University of Central FloridaDaniel Joseph Pittle Stetson UniversityDean Allan Reinke Rollins CollegeJenna Croft Rhine Auburn University

College Matriculations Trinity Prep Class of 2006

Congratulations, Keith Fernandez!

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Emerson Storm Fillman Richards University of FloridaAbigail Garlington Richbourg Southern Methodist UniversityChristina Jeanette Rinaldi University of Central FloridaJames Christopher Rinaldi University of Central FloridaJared Eli Rosen Southern Methodist UniversityHolly Margaret Rothbard Colgate UniversityKatherine Louise Ruark New York UniversityElizabeth Anne Rutledge Florida State UniversityRyan James Saboff Florida State UniversityAnne Louise Sandefur Duke UniversitySamuel Palmer Saunders Clemson UniversityPeter Gordon Schaffer Appalachian State UniversityJoseph Andrew Schrader University of FloridaMary Elizabeth Sell Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityJohn Zhihao Shen Washington University in St. LouisAlyssa Ann Shreves Duke UniversityBrandon Paul Singleton Virginia Military InstituteSanjey Sivanesan Harvard UniversityJustin Troy Spearman Baylor UniversityAnthony Martin Spears University of FloridaSadie Anne Stafford Elon UniversityAnna Lilley Strasshofer Florida State UniversityAlexander Albert Tellechea Auburn UniversityDavid Khanh-Toan Tran Oxford College of Emory UniversityKatherine Elizabeth Tschopp University of FloridaNick D’Angelo Ungson University of FloridaLaura Jane Urban University of FloridaMichael Oliver van den Berg Columbia University

Christopher West van Wert Duke UniversityTimothy Ryan Walsh University of FloridaJay-Yun Wang Washington University in St. LouisBrian Richard Wasserman Northwestern UniversityChristian Daniel Weaver Johns Hopkins UniversityThomas J. Williams Furman UniversityLindsay Beth Winter Southern Methodist University

Shannon Griffin and Adam Greenberg

Graduates gather around senior rock to exchange their diplomas.

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Thomas Williams with mom and dad,

Marilyn ‘74 and Len ‘74

Casey Hurst

Above: John DonohueLeft: Terhys Persad

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Chase Beach, baseball, College of Wooster“With all team sports you learn camaraderie, and this is especially true at Trinity. Without sports I wouldn’t have talked or knew more than half the people at Trinity that I know now. I’d be lost in the crowd. It helped me build character, leadership, and social skills which are all pertinent to success in the outside world.”

Samantha Burmeister, softball, Elmhurst College“Through my softball experience and my relationship with Coach Finnucan, I have learned the valuable concepts of always giving 100%, never giving up, and learning how to handle difficult times in order to improve my game. These values will no doubt be of immeasurable importance in my future softball participation at Elmhurst College.”

Brooke Bushika, softball, University of Georgia“Trinity athletics have allowed me to develop as both an athlete and an individual. Managing my time around practice/game schedules while simultaneously attempting to keep up with Trinity’s challenging academics was extremely difficult but will certainly give me an edge in the future. I have come to love and respect the Trinity coaches and players, and I thank them for countless, unforgettable memories and experiences that I will take with me when I leave.”

Keith Fernandez, soccer, Harvard University“Trinity Prep athletics has taught me that discipline and hard work can truly make a difference on the soccer field and in life. The lessons that I have learned while playing soccer will not only make me a better player, but also a better person in general.”

Valerio Ferroni, soccer, North Carolina State“Trinity’s outstanding coaches, facilities, and athletic department have given me the opportunity to develop and grow as an athlete and a person.”

Shannon Griffin, softball, UCF“Throughout my Trinity athletic career I have been taught many valuable lessons. Whether it was about responsibility or competitiveness, it has helped me mature into the person I am today.”

Rachel Jakubowski, soccer, University of South FL“Trinity prep athletics helped me to develop as a player. It was a great experience because it was competitive and enjoyable at the same time. Playing soccer at Trinity also allowed me to meet new friends and become more sociable. All the girls were goofy and nice, so it was great getting to spend time with them.”

Danny Mayer, golf, Harvard University“Sports, especially golf, are a way to escape from the rigors of academics and life. They teach time management, honesty, team work, and modesty.”

James Moye, tennis, Vanderbilt University“Trinity Athletics has given me a chance to develop leadership in a sport that is mostly individual. I learned to deal with many things like working with people of all ages and talent levels.”

Dean Reinke, baseball, Rollins College“If I could take one thing from the Trinity athletic experience it would be the work ethic that each coach instilled in me. “

Sam Saunders, golf, Clemson University“Sports at Trinity has taught me to be part of a team as well as how to be in a leadership position… you learn to gain the respect and trust of those you play with.”

Thomas Williams, football, Furman University“Trinity has taught me a lot about teamwork and friendship through winning and losing and working hard together.”

2006 Saints March Onward!

Twelve seniors from the Class of 2006 have chosen to play sports in college. We asked them to share with us their thoughts about their Trinity Prep student-athlete experiences.