--- title: Pine Crest School Alumni (2) description: Pine Crest School alumni are part of a community of lifelong learners. Learn, grow, network, and share your experience with the Pine Crest School community. (2) --- [ pine crest school ](https://www.pinecrest.edu/) [#PCFutureReady](https://www.pinecrest.edu/media?SearchExpression=#PCFutureReady) Fort Lauderdale Campus 1501 NE 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334 [(954) 492-4100](tel:9544924100) Boca Raton Campus 2700 St. Andrews Boulevard, Boca Raton, Florida 33434 [(561) 852-2800](tel:5618522800) - [inquire](https://www.pinecrest.edu/inquire) - [apply](https://www.pinecrest.edu/apply) - [visit](https://www.pinecrest.edu/visit) ## [Alumni Class Notes - March 2021](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/alumni-class-notes-march-2021) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on March 5, 2021 at 9:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/March%202021/DougDettman.jfif) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/alumni-class-notes-march-2021) Once a Panther, always a Panther. [Stay connected with each other](https://www.pinecrest.edu/alumni/share-news), and your Pine Crest family by sharing your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/alumni-class-notes-march-2021) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [2021](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2021) ## [Michele Stocker ’83 Leads Board of Trustees in DEI Efforts](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/michele-stocker-83-leads-board-of-trustees-in-dei-efforts) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on March 5, 2021 at 9:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Advancement/The%20Magazine/Winter%202020/Suzanne%20Sandow%20Vice%20Chair%2c%20Dr.%20Dana%20Markham%2c%20Michele%20Stocker%2083%2c%20Board%20Chair.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/michele-stocker-83-leads-board-of-trustees-in-dei-efforts) Michele (McNichol) Stocker ’83 has been a valued member of the Pine Crest School community for more than 40 years, most [recently as the Chair of the Board of Trustees](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/coming-full-circle-from-student-to-board-chair).  [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/michele-stocker-83-leads-board-of-trustees-in-dei-efforts) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [2021](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2021), [DEI](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/dei) ## [Pine Crest Alumni and Entrepreneurs Focused on Disrupting Private Equity](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-alumni-and-entrepreneurs-focused-on-disrupting-private-equity) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on February 11, 2021 at 11:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/March%202021/JonathanFSandMateoPB16.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-alumni-and-entrepreneurs-focused-on-disrupting-private-equity) Recent college graduates, college roommates at New York University (NYU), and friends since their sophomore year of Upper School, Jonathan Farchi-Segal ’16 and Mateo Pugliese-Bassi ’16 knew that the corporate world was not for them. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-alumni-and-entrepreneurs-focused-on-disrupting-private-equity) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Entrepreneurship](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/entrepreneurship), [2021](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2021) ## [Hollywood’s Spotlight Shines on Lance Oppenheim ’14 and Melissa Lano ’08](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/hollywoods-spotlight-shines-on-lance-oppenheim-14-and-melissa-lano-08) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on February 11, 2021 at 11:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/March%202021/image1.jpeg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/hollywoods-spotlight-shines-on-lance-oppenheim-14-and-melissa-lano-08) It took incredible tenacity and dedication to turn Lance Oppenheim’s passion for filmmaking into a career.  [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/hollywoods-spotlight-shines-on-lance-oppenheim-14-and-melissa-lano-08) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Digital Media Production](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/digital-media-production), [2021](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2021) ## [Alumni Class Notes - December 2020](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-dec-2020) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on December 2, 2020 at 1:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/December%202020/FriedelFamily.png) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-dec-2020) Once a Panther, always a Panther. [Stay connected](https://www.pinecrest.edu/alumni/share-news) with each other, and your Pine Crest family by sharing your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between.   ##  Professional Achievements: [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-dec-2020) Topics: [News](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/news), [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school) ## [Pine Crest Alumni Give More than $450,000 to The Pine Crest Fund](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-alumni-give-more-than-450000-to-the-pine-crest-fund) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on November 19, 2020 at 9:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/PGW%20Color.png) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-alumni-give-more-than-450000-to-the-pine-crest-fund) At the end of October, Pine Crest School hosted our first Panther Giving Week. The week was an opportunity for our community to support our School and have their new and increased gifts matched. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-alumni-give-more-than-450000-to-the-pine-crest-fund) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Giving](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/giving), [Pine Crest Fund](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-fund) ## [Joining the Space Force: Kristine Kovacs ’05](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/joining-the-space-force-kristine-kovacs-05) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on October 1, 2020 at 12:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/Sept%202020/Kristine%20Kovacs%20swears%20into%20Space%20Force.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/joining-the-space-force-kristine-kovacs-05) “I frequently thank my parents for sending me to Pine Crest. Pine Crest got me where I am today — I have a STEM career without a STEM background. Pine Crest gave me the foundation to do anything.” [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/joining-the-space-force-kristine-kovacs-05) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [2020](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2020) ## [Alumni Class Notes - September 2020](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-sept-2020) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on September 23, 2020 at 5:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202020/lindsay%20fancy%20happy%206.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-sept-2020) Once a Panther, always a Panther. [Stay connected](https://www.pinecrest.edu/alumni/share-news) with each other, and your Pine Crest family by sharing your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between.   ##  Professional Achievements: [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-sept-2020) Topics: [News](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/news), [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school) ## [The 40 for 40 Challenge: Continuing a Tradition of Alumni Giving at Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/the-40-for-40-challenge-continuing-a-tradition-of-alumni-giving-at-pine-crest-school) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on September 2, 2020 at 12:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Advancement/Alumni%20Reunion%20Weekend%20Football%20Coin%202019_3.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/the-40-for-40-challenge-continuing-a-tradition-of-alumni-giving-at-pine-crest-school) By: Nina Hamuy ’21 [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/the-40-for-40-challenge-continuing-a-tradition-of-alumni-giving-at-pine-crest-school) Topics: [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Giving](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/giving), [Pine Crest Fund](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-fund) ## [Meet Rhea Jain ’20: Entrepreneur and Data Analyst](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-rhea-jain-20-entrepreneur-and-data-analyst) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on July 22, 2020 at 10:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202020/YRBK-Jain-1790.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-rhea-jain-20-entrepreneur-and-data-analyst)   Rhea Jain ’20 has made a name for herself in Boca Raton as an entrepreneur and founder of Renoosh, a high-end clothing line for petite women. Rhea launched her business when she was a freshman in Upper School. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-rhea-jain-20-entrepreneur-and-data-analyst) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Upper School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/upper-school), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Entrepreneurship](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/entrepreneurship), [2020](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2020) ## [Alumni Class Notes - July 2020](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-july-2020) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on July 16, 2020 at 2:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202020/CathyMadigan73.png) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-july-2020) Once a Panther, always a Panther. [Stay connected](https://www.pinecrest.edu/alumni/share-news) with each other, and your Pine Crest family by sharing your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between.   ##  Professional Achievements: [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-july-2020) Topics: [News](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/news), [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school) ## [Meet Gabriel Sareli ’20: From Computer Screen to Camera Lens](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-gabriel-sareli-20-from-computer-screen-to-camera-lens) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on July 16, 2020 at 2:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202020/YRBK-Sareli-9781.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-gabriel-sareli-20-from-computer-screen-to-camera-lens) By: Grace Pettee ’20  [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-gabriel-sareli-20-from-computer-screen-to-camera-lens) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Fine Arts](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/fine-arts) ## [Meet Clayton Finney ’20: Inspiring Inclusivity through Leadership](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-clayton-finney-20-inspiring-inclusivity-through-leadership) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on July 16, 2020 at 11:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202020/YRBK-Finney-7168.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-clayton-finney-20-inspiring-inclusivity-through-leadership) Clayton Finney ’20 is a recognized scholar-athlete. Having recently been awarded the Brian Piccolo Award, the three-sport athlete is a known leader among his teachers, coaches, and peers.  [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-clayton-finney-20-inspiring-inclusivity-through-leadership) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Upper School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/upper-school), [Athletics](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/athletics), [2020](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2020) ## [Meet Liza Goldstone ’20: Future Mechanical Engineer](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-liza-goldstone-20-future-mechanical-engineer) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on July 13, 2020 at 5:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202020/Goldstone%202.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-liza-goldstone-20-future-mechanical-engineer) Liza Goldstone ’20 has been an engaged member of the Crown Joules robotics team throughout her Upper School career. However, until eighth grade, she had not envisioned pursuing a future in robotics and engineering. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-liza-goldstone-20-future-mechanical-engineer) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Upper School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/upper-school), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school), [2020](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2020) ## [Doug Evers: Retiring After 33 Years of Service to Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/doug-evers-retiring-after-33-years-of-service-to-pine-crest-school) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on June 30, 2020 at 4:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Doug%20Evers%20piano.jpeg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/doug-evers-retiring-after-33-years-of-service-to-pine-crest-school)   Longtime piano instructor and beloved member of the Fine Arts faculty Doug Evers will retire after 33 years of teaching at Pine Crest School. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/doug-evers-retiring-after-33-years-of-service-to-pine-crest-school) Topics: [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Fine Arts](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/fine-arts), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school), [Music](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/music), [2020](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2020) ## [Alumni Class Notes - December 2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-dec-2019) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on November 26, 2019 at 3:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Friends from the Class of 1988](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/December%202019/IMG_0154.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-dec-2019) Once a Panther, always a Panther. [Stay connected](https://www.pinecrest.edu/alumni/share-news) with each other, and your Pine Crest family by sharing your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between.   ###  Professional Achievements: [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-dec-2019) Topics: [News](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/news), [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2019), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school) ## [Tulsie Patel ’07: From the Clinic to the Newsroom](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tulsie-patel-07-from-the-clinic-to-the-newsroom) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on September 24, 2019 at 8:15 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Tulsie GMA](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/September%202019/Tulsie%20GMA.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tulsie-patel-07-from-the-clinic-to-the-newsroom)   Tulsie Patel ’07 always knew she wanted to be a doctor. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tulsie-patel-07-from-the-clinic-to-the-newsroom) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school) ## [Alumni Class Notes - September 2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-sept-2019) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on September 18, 2019 at 10:43 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Panther Head - Black Small](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Logos/Panther%20Head%20-%20Black%20Small.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-sept-2019) Once a Panther, always a Panther. [Stay connected](https://www.pinecrest.edu/alumni/share-news) with each other, and your Pine Crest family by sharing your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between.   ###  Professional Achievements: [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-sept-2019) Topics: [News](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/news), [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes), [2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2019) ## [Meet Sumeet Gulati ’19](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-sumeet-gulati-19) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on July 25, 2019 at 9:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Sgulati](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202019/Sgulati.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-sumeet-gulati-19) Sumeet Gulati ’19 is known on campus for his energetic Bhangra dance performances with the Indian Heritage Club. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-sumeet-gulati-19) Topics: [Upper School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/upper-school), [Student Life](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/student-life), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Fine Arts](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/fine-arts), [Dance](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/dance), [2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2019), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school), [Student Leadership](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/student-leadership), [Digital Media Production](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/digital-media-production) ## [Meet Clara Nguyen '19](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/clara-nguyen-19) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on July 15, 2019 at 8:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Clara Nguyen - Teatro Bellini ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202019/orchestra.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/clara-nguyen-19) Clara Nguyen ’19 remembers the quote she recited in her eighth grade graduation speech: [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/clara-nguyen-19) Topics: [Upper School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/upper-school), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Fine Arts](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/fine-arts), [2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2019), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school) ## [Alumni Class Notes - July 2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-july-2019) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on July 1, 2019 at 12:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Wigginsclassof08](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202019/Wigginsclassof08.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-july-2019) Once a Panther, always a Panther. [Stay connected](https://www.pinecrest.edu/alumni/share-news) with each other, and your Pine Crest family by sharing your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between.   ###  Professional Achievements: [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-july-2019) Topics: [News](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/news), [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes), [2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2019) ## [Meet Britta Strain ’19: Rodeo Champion, Professional Roper, and Future Equine Radiologist](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-britta-strain-19-rodeo-champion-professional-roper-and-future-equine-radiologist) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on May 13, 2019 at 11:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Britta Strain '19](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202019/IMG_2896.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-britta-strain-19-rodeo-champion-professional-roper-and-future-equine-radiologist) Pine Crest School students are known for their intellect, curiosity, and talents, with recent graduating classes including pilots, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, animal rescue advocates, and more. One Class of 2019 alumna, Britta Strain, adds amateur rodeo champion, professional roper, and future equine radiologist to the long list of students’ diverse interests. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-britta-strain-19-rodeo-champion-professional-roper-and-future-equine-radiologist) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Upper School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/upper-school), [Student Life](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/student-life), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2019), [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/pine-crest-school) ## [Alumni Class Notes - March 2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-march-2019) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on March 28, 2019 at 1:05 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Morgan Weiss Wedding](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/March%202019/Morgan%20Weiss%20Wedding.jpeg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-march-2019) Once a Panther, always a Panther. [Stay connected](https://www.pinecrest.edu/alumni/share-news) with each other, and your Pine Crest family by sharing your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between.   ###  Professional Achievements: [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-march-2019) Topics: [News](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/news), [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes), [2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2019) ## [From the Pine Crest Broadcasting Studio To Jimmy Kimmel Live!](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/from-pine-crest-broadcasting-studio-to-jimmy-kimmel-live) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on February 20, 2019 at 8:27 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![95500035](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/95500035.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/from-pine-crest-broadcasting-studio-to-jimmy-kimmel-live) By Grace Pettee ’20 Pursuing science and medicine in high school, Anthony D’Almeida ’10 ultimately found his passion was in entertainment. Starting at Pine Crest School in pre-kindergarten at the Boca Raton campus, Anthony took advantage of extracurricular activities and immersed himself into the Pine Crest community. His involvement in drama, chorus, and broadcasting stoked his love for entertainment and performance. “I had a blast taking drama with Mrs. Blakely and working on PCNN (the Pine Crest News Network) with Mr. Burgess,” said Anthony. “It was awesome having that supportive creative environment in Lower and Middle School. In Upper School, Anthony joined the [Science Research](https://www.pinecrest.edu/page/academics/student-research) program, a course that gives students an opportunity to pursue group and independent science research projects over the course of three years. “I remember having to research extensively and often found myself looking to Ms. Gordinier (Upper School Science Instructor) for answers,” said Anthony. “She was the type of teacher who never gave students the direct answers even when they felt they needed it the most. Looking back, her encouraging me to find the information myself has helped me even to this day.” “I was serious about science research but I did tend to be a bit of a goofball. I loved making people laugh, and ultimately that ended up being the path I took,” said Anthony. After graduating from Pine Crest, Anthony attended college at the University of Southern California where he studied screenwriting and critical studies at the School of Cinematic Arts. As an associate producer for Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Anthony works closely with Jimmy and his writers, finding funny clips, creating montages and other content for the daily monologue. Beginning of his day at 6:00 a.m., Anthony brainstorms and researches topics for that night’s show until 5:00 p.m. when they are ready to film. His favorite part of the job? Picking up on a small, funny detail, for instance[ President Trump’s quirk of moving objects when he sits down at a table,](https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2017/03/31/trump-moves-things-habit-pyschology-moos-dnt-erin.cnn) and ultimately seeing it play on TV, go viral, or end up on the nightly news. Sifting through political and pop culture material on a daily basis, Anthony keeps up with trends and current events that will resonate with the show’s audience. “It was daunting at first to always be tuned in to news and pop culture at such a detailed level, but eventually it became second nature,” said Anthony. Looking back on his time as a student and how the Upper School prepared him for life outside of Pine Crest, Anthony said, “I left Upper School with a strong backbone and sense of worldliness. When I got to college, I had peers who had trouble communicating with their professors. For me, this was second nature from working my teachers at Pine Crest.” As a student, Anthony looks back fondly on his time at PCNN, “anchoring the desk, shooting shows like ‘Design My Locker’ (a version of MTV’s ‘Pimp My Ride’), and hosting a comedy segment called ‘Anthony's Insight.’ I also remember writing and acting in Spring Scenes (a performance of short scenes), especially writing "Topenga's Dike," a spoof of Dawson's Creek with Kelsey Flynn ’09 and Ilana Peña ’09.”  When asked what advice he would offer to students looking to go into the entertainment industry, Anthony said, “The entertainment industry is based heavily on networking. Many opportunities are not posted publicly on job websites, so getting to know people and asking questions is key. Start lists, include contact info, a short blurb about how you met, and what you talked about. Share your goals and interests, don't be afraid to ask for help, and remember to follow up.” [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/from-pine-crest-broadcasting-studio-to-jimmy-kimmel-live) Topics: [News](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/news), [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Student Life](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/student-life), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2019) ## [Cheryl Doolittle: Retiring After 30 Years of Service to Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/cheryl-doolittle-retiring-after-30-years-of-service-to-pine-crest-school) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on January 10, 2019 at 1:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![doolittle10004](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/doolittle10004.png) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/cheryl-doolittle-retiring-after-30-years-of-service-to-pine-crest-school) Cheryl Doolittle has been a treasured member of the Pine Crest School community since 1986.   [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/cheryl-doolittle-retiring-after-30-years-of-service-to-pine-crest-school) Topics: [News](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/news), [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [Upper School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/upper-school), [Student Life](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/student-life), [Alumni](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni), [Faculty](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/faculty), [2019](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2019) ## [Class Notes December 2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-june-2018-0) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on December 20, 2018 at 11:52 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![concert-921168-edited](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/December%202018/concert-921168-edited.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-june-2018-0) Once a Panther, always a Panther. We are always happy to hear from alumni and share your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-june-2018-0) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes) ## [Class Notes: September 2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-march-2018-0) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on September 20, 2018 at 3:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![_AC81767](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/Sept.%202018/_AC81767.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-march-2018-0) Once a Panther, always a Panther. We are always happy to hear from alumni and share your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between. **Professional Achievements: ** [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-march-2018-0) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes) ## [Meet Rachel Zietz ’18: Lacrosse Enthusiast and Young Entrepreneur](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-rachel-zietz-18-lacrosse-enthusiast-and-young-entrepreneur) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on September 12, 2018 at 2:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![83260031_V2](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/Sept.%202018/83260031_V2.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-rachel-zietz-18-lacrosse-enthusiast-and-young-entrepreneur) A CEO by age 13, Rachel Zietz ’18 turned her passion for lacrosse and inability to find high-quality equipment into a successful business. As a Pine Crest “lifer,” Rachel balanced being a student-athlete, graduating cum laude, an entrepreneur, and a speaker, most recently addressing students at Harvard University. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-rachel-zietz-18-lacrosse-enthusiast-and-young-entrepreneur) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Meet Anthony Bridges ’18: Track Star and Jazz Musician](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-anthony-bridges-18-track-star-and-musician) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on September 12, 2018 at 2:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Tony_Picture](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/Sept.%202018/Tony_Picture.png) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-anthony-bridges-18-track-star-and-musician) Anthony, or as he is better known, Tony Bridges ’18 finished his high school track and field career as the state champion triple jumper, school record holder for a triple jump of over 48 feet, with multiple all-state honors, and 52nd in the nation for the triple jump. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-anthony-bridges-18-track-star-and-musician) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Meet Ava Goldstone ’18: Community Activist For Children](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-ava-goldstone-18-community-activist-for-children) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on September 12, 2018 at 2:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_1931](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/Sept.%202018/IMG_1931.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-ava-goldstone-18-community-activist-for-children) In June 2018, The Boundless Dreams Playground opened in Delray Beach, Florida. This playground is the first of its kind in Delray Beach, and the story behind it leads us to recent Pine Crest School graduate Ava Goldstone ’18. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-ava-goldstone-18-community-activist-for-children) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Meet Beckton Peddy ’18: Social Entrepreneur](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-beckton-peddy-18-social-entrepreneur) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on September 12, 2018 at 2:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Beckton 2018-3](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/Sept.%202018/Beckton%202018-3.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-beckton-peddy-18-social-entrepreneur) Beckton Peddy ’18 started the [Second Life Project](http://secondlifeproject.org/) as a Pine Crest School sophomore, combining his appreciation for computers with his desire to help others. The Second Life Project collects and refurbishes used laptops and tablets, and donates them to local students in need. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/meet-beckton-peddy-18-social-entrepreneur) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Class Notes June 2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-june-2018) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on June 19, 2018 at 2:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![RonnieHaligman](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202018/RonnieHaligman.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-june-2018) Once a Panther, always a Panther. We are always happy to hear from alumni and share your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-june-2018) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes) ## [Two Pine Crest School Alumni Drafted by Major League Baseball](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/two-pine-crest-school-alumni-drafted-by-major-league-baseball) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on June 19, 2018 at 9:20 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Griffin Conine](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202018/Griffin%20Conine.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/two-pine-crest-school-alumni-drafted-by-major-league-baseball) Two Pine Crest School alumni and classmates, Griffin Conine ’15 and Zack Kone ’15, were selected in the 2018 Major League Baseball (MLB) first-year player draft. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/two-pine-crest-school-alumni-drafted-by-major-league-baseball) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Bianca De Souza ’16 is Named to ‘Future 100’](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/bianca-de-souza-future-100) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on June 15, 2018 at 11:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![bianca-1](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202018/Bianca-DeSouza.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/bianca-de-souza-future-100)   [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/bianca-de-souza-future-100) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Rediscovering Your Passion: Spotlight on Ian Singer ’00](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/rediscovering-your-passion-spotlight-on-ian-singer-00) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on June 15, 2018 at 11:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![image2 (1)](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/June%202018/Ian-Singer.jpeg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/rediscovering-your-passion-spotlight-on-ian-singer-00)   [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/rediscovering-your-passion-spotlight-on-ian-singer-00) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Class Notes - March 2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-march-2018) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on March 27, 2018 at 10:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![alumnae-supporting-soccer-players-1.jpg](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/March%202018/alumnae-supporting-soccer-players-1.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-march-2018) Once a Panther, always a Panther. We are always happy to hear from alumni and share your success, life events, the good and bad, and everything in between. **Professional Achievements: ** [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/class-notes-march-2018) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018), [Class Notes](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/class-notes) ## [Pine Crest School Alumni Meet Current Students in New York City](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-school-alumni-meet-current-students-in-new-york-city) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on March 26, 2018 at 4:15 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![image1](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/March%202018/image1.jpeg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-school-alumni-meet-current-students-in-new-york-city) Pine Crest Upper School journalism and yearbook students attended the 94th annual Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Spring Convention and had the opportunity to meet with a group of Pine Crest School alumni. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-school-alumni-meet-current-students-in-new-york-city) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Ensign Orion Rollins ’11 Speaks to Students on Veterans Day](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/orion-wells-11-speaks-to-students-on-veterans-day) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on March 25, 2018 at 9:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![OrionWells'11](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/March%202018/OrionWells'11.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/orion-wells-11-speaks-to-students-on-veterans-day) Ensign Orion Rollins ’11, was on campus in Fort Lauderdale to observe Veterans Day with Upper School students. Ensign Rollins graduated from the Naval Academy in 2016, and is currently stationed at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/orion-wells-11-speaks-to-students-on-veterans-day) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Pine Crest School Alumni Display Work at Art Miami](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-school-alumni-display-artwork-at-art-miami) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on March 25, 2018 at 9:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Elyssa Helfman](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/March%202018/Elyssa%20Helfman.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-school-alumni-display-artwork-at-art-miami) Pine Crest School alumni Elyssa (Renert) Helfman ’99, Danny Glass ’09, and Joshua Aronson ’12 had work on display at [Spectrum Miami](http://www.spectrum-miami.com/), a juried contemporary art show. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-school-alumni-display-artwork-at-art-miami) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Pine Crest School Community Mourns the Loss of H. Wayne Huizenga ’55](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-school-community-mourns-the-loss-of-h.-wayne-huizenga-55) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on March 23, 2018 at 4:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Huizenga 1955](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/Alumni/Newsletter/March%202018/Huizenga%201955.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-school-community-mourns-the-loss-of-h.-wayne-huizenga-55) The Pine Crest School community mourns the loss of H. Wayne Huizenga (1937-2018), an influential businessman, generous philanthropist, and alumnus of the Class of 1955. As a student, Mr. Huizenga was active in the life of the school. He played baseball, basketball, and football; wrote for the student newspaper; served as the business manager for the yearbook; and was elected senior class treasurer. Throughout the years, he remained connected to Pine Crest through his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and through the Huizenga family’s generous support of our School’s facilities and programs. In 1996, the Huizenga Family Foundation donated $1 million to Pine Crest’s Campaign for Science and Technology. The Huizenga Family Science Center, a 23,800-square-foot Upper School science building, includes eight laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, and two computer labs, which remain in active use today. “The impact of Mr. Huizenga’s generosity is both far reaching and long lasting,” said Dr. Dana Markham, President. “The rich experiences and deep learning that take place in the Huizenga Family Science Center inspire a love of science among Pine Crest students, many of whom go on to become doctors, nurses, researchers, and scholars. The legacy of Mr. Huizenga’s belief in our mission will benefit generations of Pine Crest students.” On behalf of the entire Pine Crest community of alumni, faculty, and students, we extend our deepest condolences and gratitude to the Huizenga family. [Read More](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-school-community-mourns-the-loss-of-h.-wayne-huizenga-55) Topics: [Alumni Newsletter](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/alumni-newsletter), [2018](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/tag/2018) ## [Pine Crest Alumnus Launches Wearable Safety Device](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-alumnus-launches-wearable-safety-device) Posted by [Pine Crest School](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/author/pine-crest-school) on March 23, 2018 at 11:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![headshot- no collar](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/hubfs/headshot-%20no%20collar.jpg) ](https://blog.pinecrest.edu/alumni/pine-crest-alumnus-launches-wearable-safety-device) Pine Crest School alumnus Rees Gillespie ’09 recently launched [Ripple Safety](https://www.ripplesafety.com/), a 24/7, nationwide personal safety service that can be activated by a wearable device the size of a dime. The service keeps you safe anytime, anywhere in the United States for just $10/month. 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