FATHER LOPEZ CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Most Reverend John G. Noonan Bishop of Orlando

Mr. Henry P. Fortier Secretary of Education

Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Dr. Michael J. Coury President

Mr. Pat La Morte Principal

Ms. Patricia Dailey Assistant Principal

Graduation Ceremony

MASTER OF CEREMONIES ............................................................Mr. Pat La MortePrincipal

PRESENTATION OF THE FLAGS .............................................. Casey Luke LessardCade Rayburn Green Ryan Willard Atkins

PROCESSIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pomp and CircumstanceSir Edgar Elgar, Composer

INVOCATION ............................................................................ Mr. James E. CooneyAssociate Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Orlando

NATIONAL ANTHEM ........................................................ The Star Spangled BannerLyrics by Francis Scott Key

INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS .......................................Mr. Pat La MortePrincipal

SALUTATORY ADDRESS ............................................Alexander Marvin Jean-Mary

VALEDICTORY ADDRESS ...................................................... Bailey Anne Gillespy

INTRODUCTION OF THE CLASS OF 2015 ................. Ms. Erin McDougall MillerDirector of Guidance and College Planning

DISTRIBUTION OF DIPLOMAS ..............................................Dr. Michael J. CouryPresident

Mr. Pat La MortePrincipal

Ms. Patricia DaileyAssistant Principal

Rev. Thomas BarrettChairperson, Board of Directors

Pastor, St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic ChurchMr. James E. Cooney

Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Orlando

CEREMONIAL TURNING OF THE TASSEL ..................................Mr. Pat La MortePrincipal

PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL AWARDS .................................Dr. Michael J. CouryPresident

• Crest of the Wave Awards • President’s Awards

SENIOR CLASS REFLECTION ................................................Mrs. Megan E. RinyuSenior Class Mentor

BENEDICTION ........................................................................... Rev. Thomas BarrettChairperson, Board of Directors

Pastor, St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church

RECESSIONAL ...........................................................................Prelude to a Te DeumMarc-Antoine Charpentier, Composer

GRADUATING CLASS OF 2016

Imani B. AlexisDaniel Angelo AndersonLauren Nicole AndersonOscar Riley ArlineAngelina Carina BarillaBrooke Ashton BeckerSimryn Bhoola #+Shelby Lorena Bischoff #*Patrick Walsh Bowler *Melissa Jimenez CastilloLucy Elle CloerThomas James Collier +Erin Kate Nunn Coughlin #*+Summer Gwynne CowanNoelia Monica Cruz #*Cun, WentingScarlyn María De Los Santos Nova *Brooke Macel DenisonTroy Allen DenstonDominic Paul DiGioiaNoah Fraser DunnBrady Michael DymickiSarah Courtney Eads #*Emily Nicole Edwards #*John Reilly Ferguson #Kacey Erin Finch #*Margaret Katherine FrisonBailey Anne Gillespy #*

Jake Shepard Godbee *Austin Uriah Gonzalez #*Jennifer Rae GrahamCaroline Maloney Herrero #*Benjamin William HiggsMichael Anthony HillDavid Antony Hills +Maya Elizabeth HowellAngeliqué Paige HudsonDrew David HutchingsAllen Thomas Jackson, Jr. #*Alexander Marvin Jean-Mary #*Demontre James JohnsonWinifred Soledad JohnsonRyan Christopher JonesJoshua Alan Kidwell +Rachael Maureen KoelkerNicholas David LaPlantCatherine Thao Uyen Le #*Logan Dean LeCras *Alexandria LemairePatrick Thor Lessard *Ariana Diane Lucas #*Brittany Nicole MarinoAbigail Nicole Marvin #*Chase Keith Massi #*Mei, DanniJonathan Paul Michalos

Laurie Ann MojicaKathryn Alyce NovakConnor Armand Nyborg #*Nicholas James OhlweinRafael Vicente PallaisSydney Nicole Parks +Richard PerezSelena Marie Moralez PerezRyan George Thomas Potee +Mia Angela Deposoy Prado #*Atawit PromasenNicholas Reagan Rando *Madelyn Kennon Rayos #*Terrence Christopher Regan, Jr. *Meghan Elizabeth Register *Jose Alexander Rivera *Matthew Benjamin Roof #*Juwan Kaliso Tyree RossMatthew William Ryan #*

Angelo Robert ScottoAlexandra Elizabeth Shuman #*Frederick Todd SmithAngelina Ferrante SuggsBrittany Rose Tessensohn #*Nicolas Christian Theriault #*+Sadie Donahue Tolbert #*Dante Xavier Torres Alfredo Victoriano VicenteCaroline Lisa Votaw #*Nolan E. WherryHogan Bain WilderMarquis Sherard Williams IIDeVonté K. WoodsAdrienne Marie Yaryan #*Zhou, Shengchi

# Summa Cum Laude Diploma* National Honor Society Member+ Second Generation Green Wave

CLASS FACTS

Class Flower: Osiria Rose

Class Colors: Green and Black

Class Song: “Lean On Me” – Bill Withers

Scripture Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Class Quote: “You get a strange feeling when you’re about to leave a place, I told him, like you’ll not only miss the people you love but you’ll miss the person you are now at this time and this place, because you’ll never be this way ever again.”

Azar Nafisi

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES FOR THE CLASS OF 2016(At the time we went to press, the following colleges and universities

had offered acceptances to our graduating seniors.)

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeAcademy of Art UniversityArmstrong State UniversityAuburn UniversityAve Maria UniversityBarry UniversityCatholic University of AmericaCharleston Southern UniversityClemson UniversityCollege of CharlestonCollege of the Holy CrossDaytona State CollegeDrake UniversityEast Carolina UniversityElon UniversityEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityEmory UniversityFlagler CollegeFlorida Atlantic UniversityFlorida Institute of TechnologyFlorida International UniversityFlorida Southern CollegeFlorida State UniversityFurman UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityGreensboro CollegeHampton UniversityHawaii Pacific UniversityHigh Point UniversityHoward UniversityJacksonville University

Marshall UniversityMissouri Valley CollegeThe New SchoolNorwich UniversityOhio UniversityOld Dominion UniversityPalomar CollegePratt InstituteRiverside City CollegeRollins CollegeSaint Leo UniversitySaint Louis UniversitySanta Fe CollegeSavannah College of Art and DesignSouthern Methodist UniversitySouthwestern CollegeStetson UniversityTallahassee Community CollegeTexas Christian UniversityThe Citadel, The Military College of South CarolinaTulane UniversityUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of Central FloridaUniversity of ConnecticutUniversity of FloridaUniversity of MiamiUniversity of MississippiUniversity of MontanaUniversity of North AlabamaUniversity of North Florida

Editor’s Note: The 91 members of the Class of 2016 have been offered acceptances from 74 colleges and universities located in 22 states and the District of Columbia. This includes acceptances from 21 institutions of higher learning in the state of Florida. The next most popular state with our graduating seniors was South Carolina. Acceptances were received from six schools in The Palmetto State. Other states where acceptances were offered from four or more schools were Alabama, California, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia. One university in Honolulu, Hawaii was the furthest from home. Schools closest to home were Daytona State College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Stetson University.

OUR SCHOOL PRAYERDear Lord,

We ask that You bless the community of Father Lopez Catholic High School.

Help us to uphold the virtues instilled here in Your name, That we may grow in knowledge and faith,

So that we may better serve You in all that we do. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Written by Thomas Makowski ’06

University of OregonUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of South FloridaUniversity of South Florida St. PetersburgUniversity of Southern MississippiUniversity of TampaUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga

University of West AlabamaUniversity of West FloridaUniversity of RichmondVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityVirginia TechWest Virginia University

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED TO THE CLASS OF 2016(At the time we went to press, the following scholarships

had been offered to our graduating seniors.)

Daniel Angelo Anderson Delta Scholarship

Angelina Carina Barilla Stetson University Hatter Scholarship Flagler College Presidential Merit Scholarship Flagler College Ponce de Leon Scholarship Flagler College Grant

Brooke Ashton Becker Volusia County Fair Award

Simryn Bhoola Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars

Shelby Lorena Bischoff Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletic Scholarship

Patrick Walsh Bowler Saint Louis University Academic Scholarship Bright Futures, Florida Academic Scholars

Lucy Elle Cloer Missouri Valley College Athletic Scholarship Greensboro College Athletic Scholarship Pratt Institute Athletic Scholarship University of Maine at Fort Kent Scholarship Erin Kate Nunn Coughlin Stetson University Presidential Scholarship University of North Florida Presidential Platinum Scholarship Bright Futures, Florida Academic Scholars Knights of Columbus, Father Downing Council 4934 Scholarship

Summer Gwynne Cowan Charleston Southern University Academic Scholarship Charleston Southern University Room and Board Scholarship Ohio University Academic Scholarship Ohio University Out of State Scholarship United States Navy Educational Scholarships

Noelia Monica Cruz Knights of Columbus, Father Downing Council 4934 Scholarship

Scarlyn María De Los Santos Nova St. Thomas University Catholic Education Continuum Full Tuition Scholarship

Dominic Paul DiGioia Stetson University Dean’s Scholarship

Sarah Courtney Eads Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars

Emily Nicole Edwards High Point University Academic Scholarship Stetson University Presidential Scholarship

John Reilly Ferguson Bright Futures, Florida Academic Scholars

Kacey Erin Finch Bright Futures, Florida Academic Scholars

Bailey Anne Gillespy Bright Futures, Florida Academic Scholars

Jake Shepard Godbee Norwich University Dean’s Scholarship Norwich University Grant

Austin Uriah Gonzalez Stetson University Presidential Scholarship Stetson University Achievement Award Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars Gator Club of Volusia County Scholarship Texas Christian University Faculty Scholarship University of Connecticut Leadership Scholarship Florida Southern College Danforth Scholarship Florida Southern College Scholars Residency Grant Florida Southern College Grant

Caroline Maloney Herrero Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars Stetson University Presidential Scholarship University of North Florida Presidential Scholarship Flagler College Academic Scholarship Florida State University Alumni Scholarship College of Charleston Academic Scholarship Elon University Academic Scholarship

Michael Anthony Hill Rollins College Dean’s Scholarship Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars Stetson University Faculty Scholarship The Stetson University Legacy Award Saint Leo University Merit Award Saint Leo University Honors Award Saint Leo University Catholic High School Award Saint Leo University Award Saint Leo University Early FAFSA Filer Award

Angeliqué Paige Hudson Hampton University Academic Scholarship Suntrust Scholarship Walmart Scholarship Florida Atlantic University College of Education Scholarship Florida Atlantic University Emily and Robert Murdick Memorial Scholarship Florida Atlantic University Elite Owl Scholarship

Allen Thomas Jackson, Jr. Stetson University Presidential Scholarship Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars

Alexander Marvin Jean-Mary Knights of Columbus, Father Downing Council 4934 Scholarship University of South Florida Merit Scholarship The Norman and Sharon Lessard Memorial Scholarship

Ryan Christopher Jones Jacksonville University Academic Scholarship Florida Institute of Technology Panther Fund Merit Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dean’s Scholarship

Joshua Alan Kidwell Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars

Rachael Maureen Koelker Jacksonville University Academic Scholarship Stetson University Presidential Scholarship Savannah College of Art and Design Academic Scholarship Savannah College of Art and Design Honors Scholarship Flagler College Presidential Merit Scholarship

Catherine Thao Uyen Le University of Central Florida Pegasus Silver Scholarship University of Florida I. Douglas Turner Grant University of North Florida Presidential Scholarship Stetson University Presidential Scholarship University of South Florida Scholars Award Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars

Logan Dean LeCras Stetson University Presidential Scholarship Volusia Flagler Junior Golf Association Scholarship

Patrick Thor Lessard Marsha Blanzenski Memorial Scholarship Award for Conservative Achievement Knights of Columbus, Father Downey Council 4934 Scholarship Florida Southern College Watson Scholarship Stetson University Faculty Scholarship Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Red Hill Scholarship Florida Realtors Education Foundation

Ariana Diane Lucas Stetson University Faculty Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dean’s Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Women of Excellence Award Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Grant Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Travel Grant High Point University Academic Scholarship

Abigail Nicole Marvin Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars

Chase Keith Massi Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars

Laurie Ann Mojica Stetson University Presidential Scholarship

Connor Armand Nyborg Southern Methodist University Founders Scholarship Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship Florida State University Academic Scholarship University of Florida Academic Scholarship Tulane University Academic Scholarship Southern Methodist University Deadman Scholarship Bright Futures, Florida Academic Scholars

Nicholas James Ohlwein Jacksonville University Academic Scholarship Jacksonville University National Science Foundation STEM Award Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dean’s Scholarship University of Tampa Minaret Scholarship

Mia Angela Deposoy Prado George Washington Presidential Academic Scholarship University of Miami Canes Achievement Award Hawaii Pacific Pono Scholarship Rollins College Dean’s Scholarship Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars

Madelyn Kennon Rayos Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars University of Miami Canes Achievement Award

Terrence Christopher Regan, Jr. Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship The Catholic University of America Academic Scholarship The New School Academic Scholarship

Jose Alexander Rivera Flagler College Presidential Merit Scholarship Flagler College Ponce de Leon Scholarship Knights of Columbus, Father Downey Council 4934 Scholarship

Matthew Benjamin Roof Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars

Juwan Kaliso Tyree Ross Old Dominion University Athletic Scholarship

Matthew William Ryan The Norman and Sharon Lessard Memorial Scholarship

Alexandra Elizabeth Shuman Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars Eugene McCall ’81 Memorial Scholarship University of South Florida Academic Scholarship

Brittany Rose Tessensohn Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars Knights of Columbus, Father Downey Council 4934 Scholarship

Nicolas Christian Theriault Bright Futures, Florida Medallion Scholars Stetson University Presidential Scholarship United States Military ROTC Scholarship Stetson ROTC Room and Board Scholarship

Dante Xavier Torres Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dean’s Scholarship Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Grant Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Travel Grant Prince of Peace CCW Angel Fund

Alfredo Victoriano Vicente Daytona State Foundation Donor Scholarship

Adrienne Marie Yaryan Stetson University Faculty Scholarship University of North Florida Academic Scholarship

Total Value of Scholarships Offered . . . . . . . . $4,919,644

ADMINISTRATION FACULTY & STAFF

Dr. Michael J. Coury, President B.S.B.A., Creighton University M.S.E., Drake University Ed.S., Drake University Ed.D., Drake University

Mr. Pat La Morte, Principal B.A., Kean University M.S., Kean University

Ms. Patricia Dailey, Assistant Principal B.S., Stetson University M.A., Stetson University Ed.S., Stetson University

Mr. Alexander S. Allende Guidance Counselor B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke M.S., University of West Alabama

Ms. Sarah F. Anderson ’09 Faculty—Social Studies B.S., University of Central Florida

Mrs. Jennifer Baselice Faculty—Mathematics B.S., University of Florida M.A., University of Central Florida Ed.S., University of Florida

Ms. Katherine M. Blais Admissions/Student Activities A.A., Daytona State College

Mrs. Lisa Lloyd Blais ’77 Faculty—Fine Arts B.A., Furman University M.F.A., Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

Ms. Samantha L. Blakely, ATC Athletic Trainer B.A., North Central College

Ms. Anabel Borbón Faculty—Foreign Language B.A., Stetson University M.A., Middlebury College

Mr. Daniel E. Boyd Faculty—Theology B.A., University of Central Florida M.T.S., Boston College

Mrs. Regina Boyd Campus Minister B.A., University of Central Florida M.A., Rollins College

Mrs. Cynthia Brennan Human Resources

Mr. Noah M. Cabiac Faculty—Science B.S., Florida State University

Ms. Catharine H. Colwell Faculty—Science B.S., Stetson University

Mr. Carlos Cortes Technology Coordinator A.A., ITT Technical Institute B.S., ITT Technical Institute

Mrs. Janet Moulton Crane Bookkeeper

Ms. Mary Kate Curry Faculty—Theology B.A., Christopher Newport University M.T.S., Boston College

Mr. Derek P. Daly Dean of Students Faculty—Social Studies B.A., University of Florida M.Ed., Stetson University

Mr. Anthony E. Detente Transportation

Mr. Scott J. Drabczyk Athletic Director B.A., Bethune-Cookman University M.Ed., Stetson University

Mrs. Katelyn C. Landorf Fisher ’05 Faculty—English B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Mrs. Jane Fountain Faculty—Mathematics B.S., Stetson University

Mrs. Marie D. Gallo-Lethcoe Faculty—Theology/Mission Effectiveness B.A., University of Dayton M.A., University of Dayton

Mr. Arthur (Ray) Gibbs Facilities Manager B.A., Lexington Baptist College

Mr. Jeremy (Bo) Hall Faculty—Teacher on Assignment B.S., University of Phoenix

Mrs. Christine Hauptle, C.P.A. Controller B.B.A., University of Georgia

Mr. Christy P. Hazlewood Faculty—Foreign Language B.A., The University of Texas at Austin

Mr. Andrew Hock Faculty—English B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Mrs. Patricia A. Horel Faculty—Mathematics B.S., Florida State University M.Ed., University of Central Florida

Mr. Charles F. King Faculty—Science B.S., New York Institute of Technology

Mr. Matthew Knauss Faculty—Physical Education B.A., Samford University

Mr. Allan Rubenstein Knight Faculty—English/Fine Arts B.A., University of Utah M.S.E., University of Central Florida

Mrs. Amy Lynn Livingston Faculty—Social Studies B.A., University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Mrs. Monica Bryan MacIntyre ’84 Alumni/Athletics A.A., Santa Fe College

Dr. Valerie Mann-Grosso Faculty—Foreign Language B.A., Florida International University M.S., Barry University M.A., University of Central Florida Ed.D., University of Central Florida

Miss Cardeen R. Martinez Faculty—Theology B.A., Barry University

Mrs. Tina A. Mathews Faculty—Social Studies B.A., Saint Xavier University M.A., Lewis University M.Ed., Lewis University

Mrs. Rosemary Mayr Faculty—Mathematics B.S., Kutztown University M.S., Eastern Michigan University

Mr. Kelly T. McCabe Faculty—Social Studies B.A., McMaster University

Mrs. Erin McDougall Miller Guidance Director B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz M.S., Long Island University

Mr. Edward Miller Faculty—English B.A., Pennsylvania State University M.S.E., University of Central Florida

Mr. David A. Peterson Transportation

Mrs. Debra J. Peterson Media Center

Mr. Roger Reichard Transportation

Mr. Bradley R. Ridenour Faculty—Assistant Athletic Director B.A., Flagler College

Mrs. Megan E. Rinyu Faculty—Science B.S., University of Central Florida

Mrs. Carmen C. Rivera Admissions A.S., Phillips Junior College

Mrs. Teresa M. Schwarz Faculty—English B.A., Stetson University M.A., Middlebury College

Mrs. Diana K. Sclafani Faculty—Resource Teacher A.A., Kingsborough College B.A., Brooklyn College

Ms. Juliet K. Simmons Faculty—Science B.S., University of Central Florida

Mr. John P. Stanberry Transportation

Mrs. Nan Tarasi Athletics/Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Darla M. Tedesco Faculty—Social Studies B.S., Florida State University

Mr. Daniel S. Trout Faculty—Theology/Social Studies B.A., Clearwater Christian College M.A., Reformed Theological Seminary

Mrs. Jamie L. Wade Faculty—English B.A., Florida State University

Mrs. Heather Voges Welch ’02 Development Director B.A., Florida State University

Miss Rebecca A. Westcott Faculty—Foreign Language B.A., Messiah College M.A.T., Wheaton College

Mr. Gordon T. White ’99 Faculty—Physical Education B.A., Flagler College

Mrs. Heather Wolynic Faculty—Practical Arts/Fine Arts B.A., Savannah College of Art and Design

Mr. Steven C. Zelenty Faculty—Mathematics B.A., Glassboro State College M.S., Nova Southeastern University

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Father Lopez Catholic High School, Inc. is a Florida not-for-profit corporation directly affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orlando, Florida. The corporation is established to carry out the teaching ministry of the Catholic Church. The Bishop of Orlando is the sole Member of the Corporation. He appoints members to serve on the Board of Directors for the school corporation.

The Most Reverend John G. Noonan, Bishop of Orlando, has appointed the members listed below to serve on the Board of Directors for the 2015–2016 school year.

Rev. Thomas Barrett, Chairperson

Ms. MaryEllen Osterndorf ’83, Vice Chairperson

Mr. John S. Olivari, C.P.A., Treasurer

Mr. M. Brady Lessard, Member

Mr. Henry P. Fortier, Member (ex officio)

Mrs. Carol Brinati, Member (ex officio)

Dr. Michael J. Coury, President (ex officio)

Mr. Pat La Morte, Vice President (ex officio)

WHO WAS FATHER LOPEZ?

When the Diocese of St. Augustine opened the new Catholic high school in Daytona Beach in 1959, it named the school after a Father Lopez. Who was our namesake, and what was his connection to this area? The following is a brief summary of the historical events as they relate to Father Lopez and our Catholic roots.

Nearly 400 years before our school was established, Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés led a Spanish expedition to Florida. The fleet chaplain on the expedition was Father Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales.

On September 8, 1565, General Menéndez came ashore at the site of the Timucuan Indian village. Father López had come ashore the night before. When Menéndez arrived, Father López carried a large cross to greet him at the site that is now known as St. Augustine.

Father López is recognized as being the Catholic priest who conducted the first Mass at the first permanent mission and settlement in what would become the United States of America. This event and site in St. Augustine are now marked by a 208 foot stainless steel cross. The large cross in the center of our school campus plaza is also symbolic of the cross Father López carried to greet General Menéndez.

ABOUT OUR HIGH SCHOOLThe roots of our Catholic high school can be traced to 1924. At that time, a Catholic high school was established as part of the St. Paul Parish School in Daytona Beach. As the population grew, the Diocese of St. Augustine opened a central Catholic high school in 1959. Father Lopez, located between Madison and Mason on the eastside of Nova Road, met the needs of the community for nearly fifty years.

As the facilities at our landlocked campus began to decline, so did enrollment. Today, we remain indebted to the community leaders and other friends of Lopez who gave of their time, talent and treasure to make our campus on LPGA Blvd. a reality. Their efforts, as well as the support from the Diocese of Orlando, provided new life for our school and the students we serve. Enrollment has grown by eighty percent since our move to the new campus in 2008.

In the early years, the high school staff was comprised of diocesan priests and women religious from the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt (NY). Although priests and sisters no longer teach at the school, we are blessed to have dedicated lay educators who are committed to the school’s mission of pursuing excellence within the Catholic tradition. The current faculty members have been trained at 46 different colleges and universities located in 22 states and in Canada. Collectively, they have earned a total of 31 graduate degrees.

Since our founding in 1959, nearly 4,000 young men and women have graduated from Father Lopez. Most have continued their studies at the collegiate level and beyond. Today, our alumni are recognized as leaders in their parishes, communities, families and chosen careers. We are proud to note that this year’s graduating class includes eight children of alumni, adding to our growing number of second-generation Green Wave.

In 2013, enrollment reached the 400 student milestone for the first time since 1985. The following year, an all-time record number of students (438) attended Father Lopez. That record was soon broken when enrollment topped 480 students last year. During the current school year, 474 students made Lopez their school-of-choice.

The diverse and talented student population at Lopez comes to us from 50 different zip codes in Daytona Beach and surrounding communities in Volusia, Flagler and Seminole counties. Our cultural diversity is enhanced with the addition of international students from ten other countries.

Throughout these past 57 years, the school has pursued a noble mission. Father Lopez educators partner with parents, the first teachers of their children, to share values, doctrine and knowledge. Working together, we develop spiritual, physical and moral gifts through academic excellence while we continue to provide a valued education that prepares today’s student for their tomorrows.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We, the Class of 2016, dedicate this day and all of our future accomplishments

to our families with our love

and deepest appreciation.

We also acknowledge and recognize the faculty, staff and administration

at Father Lopez Catholic High School

for their support and encouragement.

Additionally, we thank Mr. Cedric Evans, Sr., and the staff

of the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center

and Visual Arts Gallery for preparing this facility

for our graduation.

Lastly, we thank everyone who contributed to this special occasion

and who have joined us in celebration today.

May God bless all of you.