An independent, college preparatory, co-ed, Episcopal Day School serves a community of students in grades 6-12.
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Campus News on skills and game situations and also got to experience the "real thing" by playing in a number of Blue vs. Gold games. Francisco Geller, Trenton Barnes, Luis Lopez-Blazquez, Cameron McDonough, Tyler Fisk, Landon Michelson. Not pictured: Ledah Geller and Daniel McCain Lower Left: Ledah Geller and Coach Mike Ford District. With his entire team returning in 2009, Coach Ford feels that Palmer Trinity can definitely challenge for one of the team spots to advance to Regionals and possibly to State. CHEERLEADERS Helping cheer our competitive teams on to greatness were our Varsity and Middle School Cheerleading teams under the direction of our head cheer coach, Heather Coule Bardier. The cheerleaders worked throughout the week to promote the games and encourage our students and staff to attend and help cheer the Falcons on to victory. This year's squad had several seniors who truly helped raise the level of Falcon Pride throughout our campus, they were: Laura Chumbley, Jessica DeCecchi, Jessica Mazon, Victoria Porto, Martha Renteria, Emily Tarbe, Ana Uzquiano, Angela Vallecilla, Paula Vizcarra, Lily Watkins, Livia Wogan. VOLLEYBALL The memorable season was capped off when the Girls' Varsity Volleyball team fashioned a thrilling victory over their rival, Westminster Christian, to win the District 16 Championship. The Falcons followed that with a dominating run through the playoffs, culminating in a Region IV Championship, which qualified them for the FHSAA Final Four Tournament, where they finished second in Florida for 2-A schools! Head Coach William Gonzalez's team was a collection of outstanding players including Laura Posada, Katie Titley, Paulina Prieto, Hailey Wood, Kirsten Ferreira and Sarah Alfonso. Posada and Prieto were both selected as First Team All County by the Miami Herald. The volleyball program also had a famous first by adding a new Intramural team for our Middle School Girls. Ani Regalado served as the girls' head coach for the 17-member team, which worked CROSS COUNTRY Our Cross Country teams also made great "strides" with the Boys' team winning both the District and the Regional Championship Meets for the third straight yearaccomplishing a rare "Double 3-Peat." The boys then went up to the State Meet, and under very challenging conditions, ran to a very strong seventh place finish as a team. The Falcons were led by the "Dynamic Duo" of Mark Allen and Justin Weatherspoon, both of whom made huge improvements in their times under the direction of Head Coach Doug Gross. The Girls' Team also had a strong season, led by Cindy Chang and Hanne Staertzel, who both return next year along with almost all of their teammates. Left to Right: Mark Allen, Justin Weatherspoon, Armando Porto, Zachary Schwartz, Matthew Benenati, Anthony Schiappa Pietra, Luis Asensio, Sebastian Fernandez-Pla, Coach Doug Gross not pictured: Stefan Staertzel As the seasons go by, one constant is the sound of Palmer Trinity students on the fields and the courts. Fall Season and its great memories have given way to the current Winter sport season, which features Basketball and Soccer. Many of our fall athletes have moved right into playing a second sport while many new faces have also appeared to help continue the tradition of excellence in athletic achievement. GO FALCONS! By Dr. Jake von Scherrer, Athletic Director Aerie 11