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Our Development staff would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact us with updates, ideas, or questions you may have.
Jon Hopman
Interim Dean of Institutional Advancement
407.469.2561 x.271
Adele Moscaritolo
Director of Publications
407.469.2561 x.216
Tracey Mansfield
Development Assistant
407.469.2561 x.276
Save the Date:
M.A.I.T.
Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament
January 31 - February 2, 2008
Please take time out of your busy schedules to support our student athletes compete with some of the best basketball players in the nation. This tournament is always a thriller and a great time to reconnect with friends and faculty!
Save the Date:
Grand Day at MVA!
April 10, 2008
Grandparents and Grandpals of all lower school students are welcome to join us! Look out for invitations and please be sure to R.S.V.P. for this special event.
Save the Date:
Montverde Academy Presents
"Denim and Diamonds"
The Fifth Annual Celebrating Education Event
Hosted by the Parent's Association
April 19, 2008
Dinner, Dancing, Entertainment, Food, Silent Auction, Wild West Games
All proceeds of this fundraiser directly benefit the Montverde Academy Annual Fund
Save the Date:
Montverde School Alumni Reunion
September 26, 2008
On the campus of Montverde Academy
George "Cherokee" Lawson 1948:
"I had the misfortune of attending the Montverde School for only two years. I envy those students who had the privilege of being there for up to six years for some, summers included. Attendance at The Montverde School did more to reinforce my self -confidence than any experience of my youth. The firm guidance of Christian adults was crucial. Dean A.R. McCauslin became my most trusted friend and mentor. I'm sure there were times when he wondered why, times when I was having difficulty with a certain male teacher and only Dean Mac's calm and forceful demeanor prevented my doing or saying something stupid. He coached me for two years in math, the only thing that got me though. I went to him in tears of frustration more than once and he calmly guided me to a solution. When a teacher wanted to expel me for smoking, Dean McCauslin would not permit it. And his chapel homilies on the parables of Jesus were the most educational bible studies I have ever experienced. I could never express fully my love for Dean McCauslin. Suffice it to say, of the six men I have most admired he is my second hero. Georgia Nichols was my English teacher in '46-'47. English was always a crip course for me so we had a firm foundation for friendship. We spent Sunday afternoon social hours discussing English literature and what makes girls act so dumb sometimes� I remember that when my grandfather died she wrote to me a most touching note. Miss Nichols was my favorite lady teacher and I still think of her. It would be so easy to go on remembering; the camaraderie of working on the farm and campus, the sense of accomplishment for that work, the family in the dining hall, Saturday night movies, Sunday School taught by Karl Lehman and on and on. The Montverde School is one of the favorite memories of my youth."
Patricia (Waldron) Green 1949:
"When I arrived at Montverde I was at a crossroads in my life and so afraid of what might happen next. I shouldn't have been! I was made to feel at home and for the next four years Connecticut (where I was living at the time) was the vacation spot I went to for rest and relaxation. Montverde was home! Summer camp, field day, swimming in the lake, volleyball under lights and more only suggest some of the memories that bring a smile to my face! In four years I developed a lifetime of cherished memories. The class of 1949 was a special group of people. Last October (2004) I had a chance to go to a reunion in St. Augustine, it had been fifty-five years since I had seen any of my classmates. It was wonderful and awesome! I strongly recommend that given the opportunity everyone should attend, at least, one reunion it is worth it. Last, but not least, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. McQuaig for the memories she gave me. I really enjoyed Glee Club and singing on the radio. Thank you Mrs. McQuaig!"
Peggy (Reed Williams) 1946-1949:
Jim (Arthur James)Reed 1945-1949:
Jim and Peggy were married in 1951 and will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary in July.
Bob Mann 1965-1966:
"I enjoyed my years at Montverde and it served as a firm foundation for my education. I went on to William and Mary in Virginia and then the University of Tennessee for my BA and MA; I received my PhD in Anthropology from the University of Hawaii in 2001."
Scott Thorndike 1982:
"I'm married and the proud father of three children�2 little girls, Aimee 13 and Amelia 9, and one boy Justin 6 who was just diagnosed with cancer�and believe it not we have one more on the way in January. Currently I live in Tampa with my family and own a party rental business "Jolly Hoppers" where we specialize in children's party rentals."
Alumni from the classes of 1983-1985 organized a reunion cruise from the Bahamas
The people in attendance included:
'83 David Phillips with friend Cleveland
'84 Melody Borchers-Green
'84 Kim Cusick with friend Ray
'84 Dwight Sparling with wife Karen
'85 Jackie Ponson
Claudette (Beerman) Rogers 1987:
In 1995 Claudette married Glenn Rogers, and they have been happily married for 10 years and have three dogs that are their "kids" and live in Ohio. In 1999 Claudette suffered a stroke at the age of 30. Her recovery from the unexpected stroke has given her the strong determination to assist others. Today, she is employed by Family and Community Services as the Portage County Medication Access Program and Senior Health Insurance Information Coordinator. In addition to her work she is dedicated and active in her community. Claudette would love to hear from her classmates.
Oscar J. Guardo Santoya 1983-1987:
Graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 1991 and owns construction and real estate companies in Colombia South America.
Vincent A. Haseth 1989:
"After I graduated from Montverde Academy I went to Miami Dade Community College, dropped out after 1 year and went into aviation, by the end of 1991 I received my Commercial pilot license and I moved back to my birth place Curacao N.A. I then worked for 3 years in my brother in law's casino in the camera surveillance room, then I went to work in 1995 for my father in his Jukebox business here I learned the trade well from him, also during this time I flew briefly for an airline which went bankrupt after a year. I continued with the Jukeboxes and also started working in 1999 at an American offshore sportsbetting company. Now I am the owner of my own Jukebox company here in Curacao N.A. and I have expanded to the island of Aruba. The best moments I had at Montverde were everyday, and best times were when we took school trips, we had a lot of fun especially Grad Night at Disney. Hope to hear from you soon & best wishes Vincent Armand Haseth class of 89."
Sara (Lightbourne) Callender 1993:
is living with her husband Jason in the Bahamas
Danae Valderrama 2003:
While at Tusculum College in Rock Hill, SC was twice named the South Atlantic Conference Women's Tennis Player of the Week during the 2004/2005 Fall season.
Christina Gazzia 2005:
is still running at Florida Atlantic University. Christina is on the Cross Country team.
Class of 2007:
David Cho is having a ball at University of Michigan! He said his classes are very challenging.
Ashley Phipps absolutely loves Clark Atlanta University!
Brianna Linne is at Baldwin Wallace in Cleveland and misses Florida a lot!
Jean Michele Yotio LOVES UCF
Alex Love and Jena Messam recently joined a sorority together at Oglethorpe University.
Devon Bethel encountered his first experience with the California wildfires as they were occurring not too far from his school, Cal State San Bernardino. It got so bad one day that classes were cancelled. He does enjoy the school so far.
Nevarre Zimmerman and Jordan Foley are attending Stetson and happy.
Barbie Donadello is currently at Valencia CC, but is planning to go to the Citadel, where she was already accepted last year. She wants to work for the CIA one Day.
Rebecca Galbraith likes her school in Colorado, but may transfer to another school.
Veronica Lim absolutely loves Johnson & Wales University!
The baseball coach at Coppin State University reports that Jerry Matos, Paco Rosado and Angel Recci are reportedly adjusting just fine!
Khanh Nguyen is at Valencia CC and likes it.
James Wang is a PG at the Canterbury School in Connecticut and is doing well. |
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