Marissa would like to thank her bowling coaches, Coach Ludwig and Coach Crosby for being supportive and giving the constructive criticism needed to adapt and learn. She would also like to thank her team, as well as give a special shout-out to Julie and Sara, who keep the team spirit up and make the games worthwhile. Being team captain for the girls team has meant so much, thank you all!
Marissa plans to attend the University of Central Florida and major in communications.
Ciara has run track all four years of high school. Her favorite moments so far have been meeting new people at meets, going to regionals twice, and getting to know the team better. She would like to thank Coach Watts for his encouragement throughout the years and his willingness to help her through every race. She is especially thankful for all her teammates who have made the meets fun and memorable and for her parents who have cheered her on for nearly every race since she was little.
Her plans are to study biology at either the University of Florida or the University of Toronto.
Alli would like to thank coach Erin, Coach Matt, and Coach T for the most incredible years of high school soccer. She would also like to thank her fellow teammates and seniors, for being by her side throughout her four years at SPC. Also a big shout out to her family and friends for supporting her! During her 4 years at SPC Alli has been a part of multiple honors societies with leadership positions in the Science National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. She was team captain this past year. Alli plans to attend the University of South Florida and major in business and marketing.
Ella would like to thank her coaches for their dedication and making her senior year enjoyable. She would also like to thank her friends for making games and practices fun. Ella was a member of the SPC softball, cheer, and wrestling teams, as well as being a member of numerous clubs and honors societies. Ella plans to major in English education at the University of South Florida in the spring and would like to thank her parents, friends and family one last time.
Sami would like to thank her coaches, they have always been there and supported her. She would also like to thank her team for making cheer so much fun, and to her best friend Kyla for all the memories made and the good times they have shared, Thank you Kyla for being an amazing friend and a big thank you to all her friends at SPC for all their love and support. Sami has been involved in competitive cheer since she was 4 years old and has been a coach for the younger teams for the past 2 years.
Sami plans to attend St. Petersburg College and major in marketing.
Alex would like to thank his family, coaches and teammates for making this year memorable and for all of their support during his high school career.
During his time at St. Pete Catholic Alex has been a member of the bowling, wrestling and tennis teams.
Alex plans to attend Northern Arizona University and major in physics.
Ellie would like to thank her parents, sister, and grandparents for always being there for her games and being her #1 fan. Ellie would also like to thank her coaches, Coach Van and Coach Kapolka for always supporting and motivating her to be her best and all of her teammates for all of their laughs and always being easy to talk to no matter what. She loved going to team movies, talking to them on long bus rides and taking the girls on random adventures to get food before practice. Ellie played basketball at SPC for four years including the summer league and volunteering at the school's basketball camp for elementary to middle school students. Ellie plans to attend Saint Petersburg College to study radiology.
Adam was inspired to start competitive swimming by both his mom and dad and he would like to thank them for their endless work and support for him his entire life.
Adam will attend the University of Alabama to continue swimming collegiately and professionally.
Jocelyn would like to thank her mom and dad for being supportive and encouraging throughout her lacrosse career. They have always pushed her to be the best person and athlete possible, and continue to be her biggest fans on and off the field. She would also like to thank coach Kaytie for having such a positive impact on her life and being a wonderful role model for her. Finally, she would especially like to thank her friends, Parker, Josie, Tyler and Caroline, for always being there for her and dealing with the constant “I can’t hang out, I have lacrosse” excuse, for the past couple of years. During her four years at St. Pete Catholic, Jocelyn was active in multiple honor societies and clubs including, Science Honor Society, Art Honor Society, Baron Buddies, VP of Rho Kappa, Environmental Club, and Vet club. She contributed to her community by volunteering at local thrift stores and the St. Petersburg Lacrosse club, where she helps coach the 12u and 8u girls lacrosse team.
Jocelyn will attend Iona University on a lacrosse scholarship and major in Marketing and Buisiness.
Joseph would like to thank his coaches and teammates for helping him become a better player and individual throughout his career. Coach T, Coach Grant, and Coach Muller deserve all the admiration and respect in the world. he would also like to give a shout out to coach Kirk and Josephs’s friend Jocelyn Smith for introducing the sport of lacrosse to him and to Coaches Simpson & Hart for making him fall in love with the game. He would also like to thank his parents for their love and support and for his sisters for always being there whenever he needs. During his 4 years at St. Petersburg Catholic, Joseph was involved in the National Honor Society, and Student Ambassadors and president of the National Science Honor Society, He was a member of the lacrosse football, and wrestling teams throughout his high school career. Joseph’s future plans are to attend the University of South Florida and major in exercise science where he will go on to pursue a career in physical therapy specifically aimed at helping future athletes.
Haylee would like to thank her coaches for encouraging her and for being so understanding. She also wants to thank all her friends on cheer for making the past years so enjoyable. During her 4 years at Saint Petersburg Catholic Haylee has been an active member of the Art Honor Society. Haylee plans to attend Valencia College majoring in biology on the road to becoming a Veterinarian.
Antonio would like to thank his Grandma Apo, Dad Ivan, and his step-mom Mel. They have been his biggest supporters and number one fans during his entire athletic career. Antonio would also like to thank all of his coaches, for challenging him to be the best sprinter he could possibly be. He would also like to thank his fellow teammates for making track and field the most enjoyable times of his high school career. Also, a big shout out to all of the rest of friends and family for their love and support over the years.
Antonio also participated in many musical performances playing the guitar.
Antonio will be joining the U.S. Army and wants to pursue a career in law enforcement.
