On December 1st, 2016, Cogresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen took the House Floor and recognized Brother Kevin Handibode, FMS for his 45 years of service to Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida and his upcoming 60th anniversary of being a Marist Brother.
In his time at Christopher Columbus, Brother Kevin has served as a teacher, Dean of Discipline, Athletic Director, varsity coach (for 18 years!), Developmental Director, and Principal. In her recognition speech, Ros-Lehtinen called Br. Kevin the “Heart and Soul of Christopher Columbus High School” and concluded by saying “Go Explorers, Go Brother Kevin!”