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Professional Achievements:
Taylor Hamilton ’99 and Jesse Tomalty ’99, CEOs of reCommerce were named Entrepreneurs of the Year for the State of Florida by Ernst and Young.
After 17 years working in higher education administration, April (Lupo) Cole ’98 decided to pursue her PhD in Higher Education Leadership & Policy Studies at the University of Houston.
Ronald Osborne ’75 recently acquired the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood franchises for Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates, an international commercial brokerage firm.
David Manella ’10 recently received two Tony nominations as a co-producer of the 2019 Broadway productions of SLAVE PLAY and SEA WALL/A LIFE. SLAVE PLAY received a total of 12 nominations (including Best Play), making it the most Tony-nominated play in Broadway history. SEA WALL/A LIFE, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, received a total of 4 nominations, also including Best Play. David says his love of theater began Pine Crest.
Barbara Ray ’85 was named President of Client Services at consultancy agency North Highland. In her new and expanded role, Ray will lead and evolve all industries and portfolios across the firm, creating greater value for clients and driving growth.
Jordan Paul ’10 recently became one of the youngest State Farm Agency owners in Broward County.
Spotted:
Tsion Yared ’20, Princeton University freshman and cross country runner is spending the fall semester in Oregon with her teammates. Read the University's spotlight on her.
A few members of the Class of 1988 met up virtually with current and former faculty members Mrs. Linda Weiss and Mr. Gordon Ivanoski. Craig Lazarus ’88, Aimee (Altschul) Latzmanm ’88, Richard Bullwinkle ’88, Rashid Siapoosh ’88, and Steve Greenberg ’88 filmed their roundtable which can be viewed here.
Vance Aloupis, Jr ’01 moderated the screening and subsequent Town Hall of the documentary "No Small Matter" about early childhood education. The event was organized by the Florence Fuller Child Development Centers.
Marriages:
Brianna O'Connor ’09 is recently engaged to Russell Phillip. Congratulations!
Babies:
Michael Pierson ’11 and his wife Anna welcomed their first child Emilia Grace on October 2, 2020.
Stuart Friedel ’04 and wife Christy welcomed their first daughter, Teddy Holiday, on September 30, 2020. "Everyone is doing fantastically," said Stuart, "except for our cheeks, which hurt from so much smiling."
Nicole (Russell) and Angelo Castaldi ’09
Joseph Castaldi ’06 and wife Cassy welcomed son Milo on January 8, 2020.
Tatiana (Berger) ’10 and husband Rocco Policarpo welcomed daughter Daniella on July 30, 2020.