Ohio has always been a second home for alumnus Hayden Grove ’11. After graduating from Pine Crest with a love for journalism, music, and sports, Hayden’s passion for sports brought him to The Ohio State University to complete his undergraduate studies.
Bringing Together a Love of Sports Journalism and Music: Hayden Grove ’11
Topics: Athletics, Alumni, Fine Arts, 2020, The Magazine
Beloved mathematics instructor Richard Palmaccio ’08H taught at Pine Crest for 28 years. Now entering his 52nd year as a teacher, Mr. Palmaccio shows no signs of slowing down.
Topics: Alumni, Faculty, The Magazine
Sheldon Kaplan ’66: Adolescent Psychologist on the Frontline of COVID-19
Dr. Sheldon Kaplan ’66 is a licensed child and adolescent psychologist who has been on the front line for children and teenagers coping with the stress of COVID-19.
Topics: Alumni, Pine Crest School, 2020, COVID-19
Pine Crest School Journalism Students Connect with Alumni in New York City
In March of 2019, 13 Upper School student journalists traveled to New York City to attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Spring Convention. Before the conference, students had the opportunity to meet with Pine Crest alumni who work in media-related careers in the City. The alumni offered tours of their offices, spoke about their career paths, and answered students’ questions about working in media. Everyone enjoyed reminiscing about their Pine Crest experiences and reflecting upon what makes the School so special.
Topics: Alumni, 2019, The Magazine
Pine Crest Alumni on the Front Line: Restaurateur Adjusts to Industry Changes
Fritz Brogan ’03 loves to meet and speak with people — this has been key to his success in the hospitality industry and politics.
Topics: Alumni, Entrepreneurship, 2020, COVID-19
Pine Crest School Alumnus Launches Feed the Front Line
Topics: Alumni, Pine Crest School, 2020
Pine Crest School Alumnus Adapts Dental Practice Protocols for COVID-19 Safety
A love of dentistry ignited when Dr. Brandon Alegre ’97 accompanied his sisters to a dental visit while he was a senior at Pine Crest. Seeing the University of Florida Gators logo on the orthodontist's tie launched a conversation and Brandon’s career. He opened his dental practice in 2007 after completing his residency at the Bay Pines Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Topics: Alumni, Pine Crest School, 2020, COVID-19
Pine Crest Upper School Journalists Meet Alumnus Grant Gittlin ’04
by Connor Norris ’21
In March of 2019, 13 Upper School student journalists traveled to New York City to attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Spring Convention. Before the conference, students had the opportunity to meet with Pine Crest alumni who work in media-related careers in the City. The alumni offered tours of their offices, spoke about their career paths, and answered students’ questions about working in media. Everyone enjoyed reminiscing about their Pine Crest experiences and reflecting upon what makes the School so special.
Topics: Upper School, Alumni, 2019, Pine Crest School
Jared Browarnik ’12 and Brandon Halim ’14: Opening Roads at TheTake.AI
Topics: Innovation, Upper School, Alumni, 2019
Pine Crest Alumni Family Works to Transform Senior Care in the Face of COVID-19
“The pandemic brought enormous change for everyone at ChenMed,” said Gordon Chen, M.D. ’97, Chief Medical Officer. “Our social norm has changed drastically.”
Gordon and his brother, ChenMed Chief Executive Officer Christopher Chen, M.D. ’94, are senior administrators of this physician-led, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior healthcare to moderate-to-low income senior adults.
Pine Crest Alumna and New Nurse Manager Adapts to Unexpected COVID-19 Role
When Calla Cissel ’11 became a nurse manager for Baptist Health Louisville’s 21-bed telemetry unit in November 2019, little did she know that just a few months later, she would be managing the hospital’s COVID-19 floor.
Pine Crest Alumna and Emergency Medicine Physician Adapts to Intensive COVID-19 Care
“Pine Crest truly gave me a strong foundation to deal with whatever life throws my way,” according to Dr. Kim Donaldson ’90.
Pine Crest Alumna Goes the Extra Mile Caring for COVID-19 Patients and Healthcare Colleagues
Six months ago, Nicole Urban ’14 could not have imagined herself working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. In her role, Nicole works as a nurse in the neuro intensive care unit at New York Medical Center caring for patients with life-threatening neurological issues.
Pine Crest Alumnus and Infectious Disease Specialist in the Race to Discover Therapeutics for COVID-19
In January 2020, Dr. Daniel Caplivski ’90 and his colleagues at Mount Sinai Medical Center began looking into cases of an unknown coronavirus spreading in China and Europe. Though they had not yet seen a case in New York City, they knew the hospital and city needed to prepare. Very quick action was needed, particularly converting all the hospital rooms within one week to accommodate the overnight hospitalization that local patients with the virus would inevitably require.
Topics: Alumni, Future Ready, 2020, COVID-19
Pine Crest Alumnus on the Front Line of Broward County COVID-19 Care
With more than two decades of experience as a cardiologist and internal medicine physician, Dr. Ken Zelnick ’90 has treated infections of all types. Now on the front line of treating COVID-19 patients in Broward County, Ken shares that this virus is different: “For the first time in my career, we do not have answers and are forced to continually try new methods and therapies to save lives.”
Jordyn Elliott ’16 : Working For Inclusion
Jordyn Elliott ’16 was busy during her time as a Pine Crest student! Playing soccer for both Pine Crest and a travel team, Jordyn was thrilled when she was offered a spot on the University of California at Berkeley women’s soccer team.
Topics: Athletics, Alumni, Pine Crest School, The Magazine
Coming Full Circle: From Student to Board Chair
Michele (McNichol) Stocker ’83 has come full circle in her Pine Crest experience over the course of 40 years— first as a student, then as an alumna, parent, and parent of an alumna, and now as Chair of the School’s Board of Trustees.
Topics: Alumni, Pine Crest School
Partners in Business and Life: Stephanie and Tony Correa ’87
Stephanie (Shank) Correa ’87 and Tony Correa ’87 are high school sweethearts and business partners running a network of veterinary clinics and hospitals, Animal Cancer Care Clinic (ACCC). ACCC was envisioned by Stephanie, a veterinarian who saw a need for comprehensive cancer treatment for dogs and cats.
Topics: Alumni, Pine Crest School
10 Questions with Former NFL Football Player Kevin Boothe ’01
Kevin Boothe ’01 is a former professional football player, having played for the Oakland Raiders and the New York Giants.
After graduating from Pine Crest, Kevin attended Cornell University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration. He was drafted to the NFL in 2006 and returned to the classroom to earn his Master of Business Administration from The George Washington University in 2013.
Topics: Athletics, Alumni, Pine Crest School
Jared Firestone ’08: Team Israel Skeleton Athlete
Topics: Alumni, Pine Crest School