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The 2010-11 Opening Convocation gathered all students, faculty, alumni guests, trustees and former trustees, and former faculty together in the Gym for a Welcome from Head of School Kevin Plummer (left), Vice President of the Board Gail Bernucca, and an informative address by Heidi McKinnon '88 (left) that made A Higher Purpose than Self a reality for everyone. An upbeat few words from Student Body President Jackie B sent everyone to classes with a smile.
CAREERS PROGRAM SPARKS INTERNSHIP INTEREST AND NEW CONNECTIONS
Above: Jack Watters '05, Mark Malinsky '05, George Sprinkel '88, Heidi McKinnon '88, Joanne Sullivan, Lee Cook, Nancy Parkinson Hatley '78
Twenty community leaders, including eleven alumni, staffed career discussion panels, part of two-day workshops for the senior class. Sharing their stories, they also shared their wisdom and advice.
Above: Dr. Nagi Kumar, RB Johnson '79, Dr. Asim Jani '79, Dr. Donna Petersen, Dr. Jocelyn Lewis '95, Alkis Crassas, Michael Lokey '95, Dr. Kristin Heatherly '00
34TH COMMENCEMENT HONORS CLASS OF 2010
L-R: Quay Snyder; Jordan Heath, Robert Molloy, Jamal Cherry, John Arnold; Twain Glaser
Sunday, May 30, 108 Tampa Prep seniors, one at a time, proudly walked across a stage in the School's gymnasium to accept their diplomas. Wearing traditional red academic attire, the graduates listened to words of welcome from Kevin Plummer, Head of School, and from Patricc Petti '81, President of the Alumni Association Board. Valedictorian Katie Patterson gave the valedictory address, encouraging her classmates to follow their dreams, and Twain Glaser, chosen by the Class of 2010 gave the Class Address. History teacher Bob Bradshaw, chosen by the Class to give the Faculty Address, spoke in praise of the achievements of the Class of 2010.
L-R: Alex Kirsch; Christie and Jennifer Roberts, Victoria and Lydia Sunderland; Michelle Glickman, Alex Tuuri, Alli Martin
Commencement ended with graduates tossing their caps 
in the air with glee and the singing of the National Anthem. A reception followed in the Smith Black Box Theater Pavilion. All 108 graduates will attend college.
Right: Bob Bradshaw
ALUMNI PRESENT AWARDS
Alumni Board President, Patricc Petti '81, presented the annual Alumni Association Faculty Award to longtime faculty member, David Couchman. Mr. Couchman was selected by vote of alumni. He is the 21st teacher to be so honored since 1990. The awards venue was the 2010 Senior Celebration before an assemblage of graduating seniors and their families. Dan Gorda '98 and Lauren Cury '97 assisted with the award, adding their memories of Mr. Couchman as well as sharing quotes from other alums about him.
The Alumni Spirit Award was presented to Gytis Garsis, graduating senior. The Spirit Award is given to the student who, during his or her time at Tampa Prep, contributed a sense of positive, constructive spirit, good humor and lightheartedness, adding to the feeling of fun and good will at the School.
Alumni and faculty runners turned out for the Miles for Moffitt benefit run to have fun and support a worthy cause. Go Terrapins!
After you finish reading the Spring Tempo, take your picture with the Alumni Terrapin (inside back cover) and e-mail it to Robin Kennedy.
The Alumni Board met to welcome new members for lunch Wednesday, April 28, on campus. New members include (L-R front row): Christi Newkirk, Kyle Dalton, Melissa Smith Carlson, David Tockman, and Bert De Alejo. Not pictured: Adam Reith.
Updated: Sept. 3, 2010
