Palmer Trinity School

ALUMNEWS 1976 Pilar (Guzman) Neer was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame this past Homecoming Weekend. After graduating from Palmer School, Pilar studied Hospitality and Travel Management at FIU, and has since worked in the travel industry for the past 30 years. She is a proud mother of two children, stays active in the gym, and travels as often as possible to University of Florida football games. Stewart and wife, Deborah (Clark) '77 Magenheimer returned to campus during Homecoming Weekend to see fellow family and friends. Stewart and Deborah had not been back on campus in several years and were impressed with all the lush landscape and buildings. 1977 John Alger graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Agricultural Economics. Upon graduation, he returned to Florida to manage and operate Alger Farms in Homestead. This past Homecoming Weekend, John was inducted in the Athletic Hall of Fame. Today, he and his wife Carla have four children: Kristy, Jon, Amanda, and Liz. 1979 Joakim "Jay" Nordqvist lives in Gainesville, FL, where he works for GSE Engineering & Consulting Inc. He is engaged to his fiancée, Allison Dexsler, and recently traveled down to Miami to participate in the Alumni Soccer Game. 1981 Bobbi (Pohlman) Rodgers graduated from Everest University with a BS in Criminal Justice. She currently lives in Tamarac, FL, where she works as a Project Coordinator for G4S Youth Services, LLC. She is married to her husband, William Rodgers, and has three sons and one step-daughter. Suzanne (Kane) Hollub stopped by campus during Homecoming Weekend to congratulate Coach Jeff Capparelli who was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Suzanne brought her son and enjoyed walking all over campus, sharing memories she has from her days as a Palmer student and admiring the beautiful campus facilities. KARL STURGE '82, PAT BROCKWAY AND BOB HALLSTRAND '82 JAN (RISI) FIELDS '77, MONICA SANCHEZ AND CRAIG ZIMMETT '77 1983 Isabel Elena Noguera graduated from the Universidad Metropolitana– Caracas, in Venezuela, with a degree in Education. She currently lives in Bogota, Colombia, where she works as a Group Director (Homeroom Teacher) at Colegio Anglo Colombiano. Mark Sturge works as a podiatrist in Palmetto Bay, FL, where he owns his own practice. 1984 Gordy O'Neil is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame committee at PTS and was on campus to witness the Induction Ceremony during Homecoming Weekend. Gordy looks forward to coming back to campus with his father to share old stories from Palmer. 1985 Derek Chase graduated from Syracuse University, and is married to his wife, Gray Chase. Kevin Russo works for Cisco Systems and lives in Miami, FL, with his wife, Isabel, and their two children, Maxwell and Olivia. He stopped by campus, during Homecoming Weekend, to play with former teammates in the Alumni Soccer Game. Dina Ashemimry is married to Spencer Aronfeld, and has two children, Sara and Nory. As President of Lawyers to the Rescue, Dina recently organized an event to help raise funds and awareness for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. All proceeds from this event went to the American Red Cross. 1987 Graham Kurzner graduated from Baylor University with a BA in Film, Television, and Radio. Today, he lives in Los Angeles, CA, where he works for Luckie Pierre Entertainment and Management. Having recently finished managing a tour for Grammy-nominated artist Sara Bareilles, Graham is now in the UK to manage another tour. Outside of touring, Graham is in the process of putting together an art show and writing two projects, one for film and the other for a TV pilot. Brad Wagshul lives in Miami, FL, with his wife, Karen, and their daughter, Maddie. DAVID DIAZ '87 1986 Craig Zimmett '77 has driven his car in the PTS Homecoming Parade for the past two years. Jan (Risi) Fields '77 visited Palmer Trinity School, this fall, to watch the Homecoming festivities. Cindy Yaffey lives in Palmetto Bay, FL, where she works as an LPN/Dental Hygienist. 1978 Tom Magenheimer is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee at Palmer Trinity School. This past fall, he had the opportunity to induct his close friend and fellow Alumna, Pilar (Guzman) Neer '76 into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Marialicia Silva Schmidt graduated from Universidad Jose Maria Vargas with a degree in Special Education. She currently lives in Acworth, GA with her husband, Michael Schmidt. 1982 Karl Sturge returned to campus, during Homecoming Weekend, to celebrate with former football Coach, Jeff Capparelli, at the Booster Reunion. Karl lives in Palmetto Bay, FL with his wife, Ann Marie, and their three boys, Karl, Matthew, and William. Karl is a Partner of the firm Marlow Connell, where he practices all areas of defense litigation. DINA ASHEMIMRY '86 David Diaz lives in Miami, FL, and has one son, Steven. He returned to campus, just last fall, to play in the Alumni Soccer Game. John Lederman and his family celebrated the 20th Anniversary of JoAnna's Marketplace with a Holiday Open House, this past November. JOHN LEDERMAN '87 Bob Hallstrand lives in Miami, FL with his wife, Annette, and their two children, Karl and Christopher. He came to campus for our Booster Reunion last October. W I N T E R 2 0 1 2 / 1 3 37

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