DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Dr. Leo Diaz ’59
ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
For his many years of outstanding
leadership and dedicated support
to the school and Tampa Bay
community, Jesuit High School is proud
to recognize as the
posthumously this century after Diaz
donating his time, talent, and treasure
to supporting his alma mater and the
Jesuit High School Alumni Association.
Through the years, he served Jesuit in
many leadership capacities, including as
He is a member of the school’s Hall of
a perennial supporter of the school’s
annual Gaudiosa fundraising gala.
revered professor at Hillsborough Com-
vice president of administrative affairs
and associate vice president for student
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services. He received many honors and
Professor Emeritus at HCC and the Paul
Club of Tampa. In 2006, HCC established
in education, nursing, or business.
and served on the Parish Fund Raising
Committee, and as a Eucharistic Minister.
Diaz also served as a loyal member of
several organizations, including holding
leadership positions for the Boys and
Girls Club of Tampa, Children’s Board of
Hillsborough County, Knights of Columbus,
Sports Club of Tampa, and Tampa
Rotary Club.
, for
and .
During October, a billboard recognizing
Diaz has been displayed on southbound
Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Steinbrenner
Field.
Capitano ’87
Joins BOT
2020-21 Jesuit High School
Board of Trustees
Rev. Richard C. Hermes, S.J.
Mr. Joe Caballero ’86
Mrs. Laura Alessi DeLucia, P ’05, ’08
Rev. Paul Deutsch, S.J.
Rev. Douglas Hypolite, S.J.
Mr. Brian Mooney ’81
A Big Reunion