TRADITIONS An Immaculate High School Annual Publication
Respect Responsibility Reverence
The 2012 Issue
Boys’ Basketball Team Wins the State Class S Championship
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president’s letter When I walked the hallways of Immaculate for the first time in October 2008, I was impressed by the friendliness and politeness of the students. As I visited classrooms and became acquainted with the teachers I was inspired by their dedication and excellence in teaching. Four years later, it’s even more rewarding because now I know the students by name; and, if they aren’t rushing to class they’ll take a minute to talk about the previous night’s game, share a recent school experience, or mention what they’re learning in the classroom. When it’s one of our 15 international students who have joined the Immaculate family I try to greet them in their native language of Chinese, Portuguese or German.
One of my first stops is usually Bob Plumb’s gym class where I can serve a few over the volleyball net. Then it’s on to Joe Muchanski or Nanci Stockmann’s room where I’ll be challenged with a Social Studies or current events question. Most times Nanci is quick to provide a helpful hint. Fortunately, when I go into Lynn Lemme’s math class she never asks me to solve any Pre-Calculus problems! If I make it to Marie Proverb’s Spanish class at the bell I will have the opportunity to join the class for opening prayer.
As I head upstairs, I’m always delighted by the sounds of the concert choir coming from Mary Raymond’s (Alum ’77) room and the chance to brush up on my French in Madame Grover’s class. In Kevin Dunleavy’s science classes and labs I typically learn a new fact about the environment or see Betsy Murphy’s Bio class using Smart Board technology. Some may say that’s how 9 out of 10 students scored a “5” on their AP Bio exams last year; but, truly what makes great students are great teachers. And, here at Immaculate there is no shortage of them!
At the far end of the third floor hallway, I can visit Fr. Cole’s religion class and then check out the latest photos on Maureen Arsenault’s (Alum ’67) door. Next door to Maureen is Dana Pinckney (Alum ’01). Just like Maureen, Dana came back to provide the same excellent education she received as a student at Immaculate. Her classroom boasts the best view of Mustang Valley, the new baseball dugouts and the beautifully renovated softball field. This fall, as I walk into the classrooms, all students will be utilizing their own iPads. These will undoubtedly take Immaculate’s 21st Century Learning environment to a new level. There are lots of changes taking place that have enhanced the facility and the overall program at Immaculate, thanks to the generous support and partnership of faculty, staff, alumni, parents, friends and board members who have partnered with Immaculate to make a good school even better. The facility is being renovated, our students are using leading edge technology in the classrooms; but, the Mission to nurture the development of the whole student remains unchanged. We value our traditions and legacy, strive to keep the family atmosphere and are grounded in the values of respect, responsibility and reverence in our daily lives as Mustangs. Whether you’re just discovering IHS or if you are an alumnus who hasn’t visited in a while, you have an open invitation to join me for a school tour. During your visit, you’ll experience for yourself the friendliness of our students, an incredible teaching staff and a nurturing learning environment in our classrooms. Maybe you’ll even have the solution to one of Mrs. Lemme’s Pre-Calculus problems. In the meantime, take a few minutes to tour through the pages of Traditions and share in the excitement of Mustang Pride!
Kathleen D. Casey, IHS President
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Cover contributed by IHS Parent Steven Engelbrecht: IHS Boys Varsity Basketball team upon winning the State Class “S” Championship in March 2012 at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Thank you to contributing photographers Alex Esposito, Maureen Arsenault, Carol Stone, Bob Stone of Cuetalent.com LLC, and Andrew Wojnicki. The 2012 issue of Traditions has been designed by staff member Gladys Gonzalez.
chairman of the board’s letter As I complete my term as Chair of the Immaculate High School Advisory Board I want to highlight some of the accomplishments that have been achieved over these past four years with an emphasis on this past academic year’s accomplishments. Most importantly Immaculate High School achieved full accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges for 10 years. New administrative leadership was recruited with the arrival of Kathleen Casey as President and Joe Carmen as Principal preceded by Dan Murphy. The Advisory Board has been strengthened with new members Jack S. C. Fong, M.D., Jonathan Seaman, Shaun Budnik, Brian Crotty and Tom Saadi. Bylaws have been revised and term limits are now in effect, giving the Advisory Board the opportunity to add new members with skills and expertise needed by the school.
I want to thank the Board Committee Chairs for their wisdom and outstanding support during my term as chair. They supported the administration, faculty and students of the school both intellectually and financially. Our fundraising has increased from 30K per year to over 200K. This success is the result of great efforts by administration, faculty, and our Board Development Committee headed by Vice-Chair Anthony Rizzo Jr. Tony has done an outstanding job recruiting new members to the committee who help him and others promote the school’s fundraising goals. It is with a great deal of pleasure that I report that our Board and the Diocese of Bridgeport has accepted the recommendation that Anthony Rizzo Jr. succeed me as the next chair of the school’s Advisory Board. Tony will bring a great deal of enthusiasm, loyalty and success to IHS. Our board’s Facility Committee under Mike Mazzucco, with significant support from Mustang All-Sports Club President Bobby Nolan and a great group of volunteers has accomplished the impossible. They spearheaded the bleacher project and added new dugouts to our baseball field. The school’s finances have improved significantly over these four years with the goal of operating at an annual break-even budget. We have completed our first audit since 2007 with no material deficiencies. The school has increased enrollment, grown scholarship support, implemented technology and improved its operating performance.
In closing, let me first again thank my colleagues on the Advisory board, the Administration especially Kathleen Casey and Joe Carmen, the faculty and students for their great work and success these past four years and this year in particular. Our students continue to impress with their academic achievements, college admissions and athletic championships. They achieve these successes while maintaining their spiritual and community involvement. All our volunteers, parents and staff have also contributed to IHS’ success these past four years and they are to be commended. Ralph McIntosh, an alumnus, board member and former chair of our facility committee has decided to retire from the board. The school and the board want to thank him for his many years of service and support. As you will read in this report, IHS has had another outstanding year. It has been my honor to serve as your board chair.
Gerard D. Robilotti, IHS Advisory Board Chairman
IHS SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2011-2012)
Alumni Brian McGovern ’89, Chair Maureen Arsenault ’69 Michael Bierwirth ’93 Shaun Budnik David Cappiello ’86 Kevin Dunleavy Ralph McIntosh ’68 Marianne Mitchell ’81 Mary Raymond ’77 Thomas Saadi ’88 Julie Sorcek Catholic Identity Msgr. Robert E. Weiss, Chair Msgr. Thomas Driscoll, VG Rev. Samuel Scott Development Anthony M. Rizzo Jr., Chair David Cappiello ’86 Tony Cirone Brian Crotty
Marianne Fahey John W. Fitzpatrick James Foley Jr. Gerald Hatcher William J. Holbrook Anthony J. Mercaldo Mary Jean Rebeiro Thomas Saadi ’88 Joseph A. Saffi ’67
Robert Nolan ’70 Jonathan J. Seaman
Enrollment Mary R. Maloney, Chair Kim Braun Thomas Burns
Program Claire Hines, Chair Joe Carmen Mary Ann Foncello ’70 Jack S. C. Fong, MD Sr. Anne McCarthy, SSND Joanne Montesi
Facilities Michael Mazzucco, Chair Kevin Archer Joseph Boa Fil Cerminara Bill Fowler Mark Grube Gerald Hatcher
Finance Stephen Piccolo, Chair Shaun Budnik Joseph Morrissey Susan Nolan Bernard Reidy Jr. ’89
Technology Shaun Budnik, Chair Brian Crotty Alex Esposito Lisa Lindblom
Michael Mazzucco Brian McGovern ’89 Charles Pizzo Ken Stevens Diane Tung Faculty Representative Thomas Mertens IPA President Teresa Tortora All Committees Ex-Officio Kathleen D. Casey Gerard D. Robilotti Emeritus Joseph Draper ’82 Isabelle Farrington G. Ted LaBonne Bold type = Board Member
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Living Our Faith 2011-2012 highlights: • IHS students performed over 17,700 hours of community service this year. Giving back to the community and helping others has always been an important facet of the IHS experience and this year was no exception. In addition to participating in school-sponsored service activities such as Midnight Runs and Student Ambassador duties, students reached out into our communities and served as volunteers at the Special Olympics, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Pope John Paul Rehabilitation Center, Bethel Health Care Center, Morning Glory Breakfast Program, and many other worthwhile parish and community activities. • IHS students, parents and faculty participated in the March for Life in Washington, DC. • Twelve IHS students were installed as eucharistic ministers. These students continued to serve at all school Masses throughout the year. • IHS received a $10,000 grant to plan and implement the “Rachel’s Challenge” program and club. The funds will be used for the upcoming 2012-13 school year to inspire, equip and empower every person to create a permanent, positive culture change in our school, business and community by starting a chain reaction of kindness, compassion and sharing. Once established at IHS, our students will bring the program to our partner elementary schools.
Connor Gross ’14, Samantha Rosenblum ’14, Julia Stevens ’14 and Sara Rizzo ’14 sort through donated food items for a Midnight Run.
Emma Davidson ’14 during the Bishop’s Mass.
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Midnight Run Sponsors (2011-2012) Dr. Jennifer Boyce Lisa Lindblom & Thomas Burns Mr. & Mrs. Gary DiElsi Mr. & Mrs. Mark Grube The Hatcher Family IHS Faculty & Staff Mrs. Curran’s Religion I Class Taunton Wine & Liquor, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tortora Mr. & Mrs. William Vitetta
Alex Lagas ’14 and Aidan Buckley ’13 perform Living Stations of the Cross.
Service in Action: A Look at Valedictorian Joey Collins ’12 “Filling Stomachs, Hearts in Danbury” REPRINTED FROM THE NEWS-TIMES May 8, 2011 By Brian Koonz
Joey Collins is the first one to admit he’s got it pretty good. His family loves him. He was valedictorian at Immaculate High School. And he’s a proud member of St. Joseph’s Church in Brookfield, the parish that feeds the world. “I run cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track at Immaculate, so we run through the city streets sometimes,” Joey said. “It was my freshman year two years ago when I first found out about the Dorothy Day (Hospitality) House,” As Joey ran through the Spring Street neighborhood in Danbury, he saw a different view of the world. He saw the Dorothy Day House as a sanctuary for people who needed a hot meal or a warm bed. Or both. And the reality
ached inside him. “Someone should do something about this,” Joey went home and told his mom, Maria Collins. Like most moms -- it’s why we celebrate Mother’s Day, after all -- she knew just what to say. “I know,” Maria Collins told her youngest child as she looked him in the eye. “How about you?” Joey chewed on the idea, but not for long. He knew she was right. And so, from a couple of training runs through downtown Danbury, “Casseroles for the Hungry” was born. Joey was determined to help feed the stomachs -- and the souls -- of the less fortunate. That was early in 2009. Through April 2011, Joey and the folks at St. Joseph’s have made 320 casseroles, each one big enough to feed 25 people. For those keeping track at home, that’s 8,000 meals that have been donated to the Dorothy Day Hospitality House. And it all started with a high school kid who cared enough to help. But more than that, “Casseroles for the Hungry” took off because Joey convinced a congregation one casserole
mattered. And then another. And another. Before you knew it, St. Joseph’s needed a waiting list for its casserole-makers because the commercial-sized freezers at the Dorothy Day House couldn’t hold all their love. This is why St. Joseph’s is the parish that feeds the world -- or at least, hundreds of people in Greater Danbury who need a little help. “It’s very humbling when you go to Dorothy Day and the people are so grateful for what you’ve done for them,” Joey said. “I think I get more out of it than they do. It really makes me feel good inside,” This isn’t about empty community service hours, you see. It’s about the goodwill that comes from serving dinner with dignity on Spring Street, the most important turn on those old training runs. This is the real blessing for Joey Collins, that rare opportunity to give the less fortunate a hot meal, and the rest of us food for thought. Joseph Collins is the Class of 2012’s valedictorian. He plans to attend St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA in the fall.
Immaculate High School Global Strategy Vision Statement: To establish a collaborative, energetic learning environment in which students engage with one another in classrooms locally, nationally and internationally so that their view of the world may expand and they may become successful and responsible participants in the global marketplace and valued members of society who work to better the welfare or all its citizens. Kathleen Casey, IHS President traveled to China this year with other members of the Diocese of Bridgeport to advance Chinese linguistic and cultural curriculum offerings.
Members of the DOB delegation included (back row, left) John Cook (Deputy Superintendent), Mrs. Mary Maloney (Principal of Saint Rose of Lima), Professor Thomas Dames, Mrs. Casey, (front row, left) Dr. William Fitzgerald (President of St. Joseph’s High School), Dr. Margaret Dames (DOB Superintendent), Diane Tung (Director of Instructional Technology), and Sister Mary John (Principal of Saint Gregory the Great).
This year, students at Immaculate High School started an International Club and forged strong friendships with many of our students from Asia, Europe and South America. The International student program continues to thrive at Immaculate, with 15 students currently enrolled.
Members of the International Club during a trip to NYC. Pictured from left to right: Ruilin Li ’13, Jin Hyug Kang ’13, Deokwan Jung ’13, You Bin Lee ’14, Michaela Natal ’14, Jillian Mitchell ’14, In Hwa Hong ’13, and Emily Finn ’13.
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The 21st Century Classroom A BREAK FROM TRADITION By Principal Joe Carmen
Teacher talks. Student listens. Teacher gives assignment. Student does homework. Teacher gives test. Student takes test. Bell rings. Classes change. Next class. New subject. Same old thing. This is different. Welcome to IHS... a 21st Century Learning Community! Immaculate High School is changing the educational paradigm to embrace 21st Century Learning. Most visible is our full school implementation of a 1:1 iPad initiative for the upcoming school year. While being one of the first schools, public or private to initiate a full school implementation in the state and country, we believe that this enhancement is just one of many tools we will be utilizing to prepare our IHS graduates for success in college and life. 21st Century Learning is much more.
Principal Joe Carmen discusses the iPad with Marie Proverb, Spanish
It is the mastery of core subjects and 21st century themes that are essential to student success. Core subjects include English, Religion, World Languages, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Geography, History, lifetime Physical Fitness, Government and Civics. In addition, we will promote an understanding of academic content at much higher levels by weaving 21st century interdisciplinary themes into core subjects: • Global Awareness • Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy • Spiritual Development • Civic Literacy • Health Literacy • Environmental Literacy Learning and innovation skills are what separate students who are prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in today’s world and those who are not. They include: Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration. Today, we live in a technology and media-driven environment, marked by access to an abundance of information, rapid changes in technology tools and the ability to collaborate and make individual contributions on an unprecedented scale. Effective citizens and workers must be able to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills, such as: • Information Literacy • Media Literacy • ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy • Life and Career Skills Today’s life and work environments require far more than thinking skills and content knowledge.The ability to navigate the complex life and work environments in the globally competitive information age requires students to pay rigorous attention to developing adequate life and career skills, such as: • Flexibility and Adaptability • Initiative and Self-Direction • Social and Cross-Cultural Skills • Productivity and Accountability • Leadership and Responsibility Our curriculum is being rewritten to adopt the national Common Core State Standards and infuse these concepts into what and how we teach. Textbooks are evolving into iBooks and we will soon launch our own IHS app. While these changes may be intimidating at times, what is comforting to know is what will not change are our core beliefs of Reverence, Respect and Responsibility being woven into all we do. What will not change is the tradition of graduating amazing students prepared for success, no matter the environment in which they find themselves. Thank you for your continued support of IHS.
Kelly Crotty ’15, Julia Decker ’15, & Emma Giorgio ’15
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Michael Nicolosi ’14, Julia Stevens ’14, Shane Murphy ’14 & Dillon Silva ’14
Carol Stone distrubutes an iPad to student Alexa Kozlowski ’15. Alice Grover, World Language Chair
Special thanks to Brian Crotty, P’15 for his technological expertise in overseeing the launch of the iPad initiative at IHS and for spending countless hours during the summer 2012 to ensure its success.
Immaculate Gala Dinner Dance Save the Date
2013 Gala Dinner Dance March 16, 2013 Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury, CT Check www.immaculatehs.org for updates.
The Gala Committee extends its thanks to everyone who attended the 7th annual IHS Gala! Your support is greatly appreciated! It was a wonderful night of fun, camaraderie and support for Immaculate. About 250 guests attended the 2012 “Believe in our Stars of Tomorrow� Gala that honored our Chairman of the Board and recipient of the Nancy K. Dolan Leadership Award, Gerard Robilotti. Monies raised from this yearly event help fund the ongoing project of creating a 21st century classroom environment. 7
A Fond Farewell to the Class of 2012
Katie Olyha, Mike Hughes & Steven Rebeiro Student Athletes: Each year, IHS student athletes are recruited by colleges and universities. Two of our seniors will attend Sacred Heart University in the Fall and have signed Letters of Intent for Division 1 sports - Alexandra Kaeslin (Track & Field) & Corina DaSilva (Soccer).
Thank you to St. Mary’s of Bethel Parish for hosting our graduation ceremony and to Fr. Corey Piccinino for the parish’s $10,000 pledge to The Immaculate Fund for Angel Aid Tuition Assistance. Photo credit: Jason Rearick, The News-Times.
The Class of 2012 has been offered more than $9.2 million in grants, scholarships and awards. 96% will be attending colleges in the fall of 2012.
David Lasco, Dakota MacKenzie and Madison Murphy help sort through donated toys for Key Club’s annual toy drive
College Acceptances... The Class of 2012 has been accepted to the following colleges and universities: Albertus Magnus College Alfred University Assumption College Ave Maria University Babson College Barton College Becker College Bentley University Binghamton University Boston College Boston University Brown University Bryant University Cabrini College Caldwell College Carleton College Castleton State College Catholic University of America College of Saint Rose Central CT State University Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston University of Connecticut Cornell University Curry College University of Dayton Dean College University of Delaware Delaware Valley College Drew University Drexel University East Carolina University Eastern CT State University Eckerd College Elmira College Elms College Emmanuel College Emory & Henry College
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Emory University Endicott College Fairfield University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Southern College Fordham University Franklin Pierce University Guilford College University of Hartford High Point University Hofstra University Indiana Univ at Bloomington Iona College Ithaca College James Madison University Keene State College University of Kentucky Keystone College King’s College Kutztown University of PA La Salle University Lafayette College Lasell College Lehigh University Liberty University Long Island Univ, C.W. Post Loyola University MD Lynchburg College Lyndon State College MacMurray College Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Marquette University University of MD, College Park Marymount Manhattan College Marywood University University of MA, Amherst MA Coll of Pharm & Health Sciences
University of Memphis Mercy College Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford Millersville University of PA Monmouth University Mount Saint Mary College Mount Saint Mary’s University University of Nebraska at Lincoln University of New England New England College University of New Hampshire Nichols College University of NC at Charlotte University of NC at Greensboro North Carolina Wesleyan College Northeastern University University of Notre Dame Nova Southeastern University Ohio Wesleyan University Pace University Palm Beach Atlantic University PA State University, Altoona PA State Univ, University Park Plymouth State University Point Park University Providence College Purchase College Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst University of Rhode Island Rider University Rivier College Rochester Institute of Tech Roger Williams University Russell Sage College Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College Saint Joseph’s University Saint Michael’s College
Saint Peter’s College Salve Regina University San Diego State University University of Scranton Seton Hall University Shippensburg Univ of PA Siena College University of South Carolina Southern CT State University Springfield College St. John Fisher College St. John’s University University of St. Thomas Stevens Inst of Tech Stonehill College Stony Brook University Suffolk University SUNY at Albany SUNY at Farmingdale SUNY Coll at Brockport SUNY at New Paltz SUNY Coll at Oneonta SUNY Coll of Env. Science & Forestry SUNY Delhi SUNY Oswego Syracuse University University of Tampa Trinity College Union College Utica College University of Vermont Villanova University University of Virginia VA Polytechnic Inst. & State Univ Wagner College West Virginia University Western CT State University Western New England University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University
Bold type indicates the college/university that members of the Class of 2012 have chosen to attend this fall.
Faculty & Staff Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following teachers and staff members who have recently celebrated milestones with Immaculate High School! Mrs. Mary Ann Foncello Assistant Principal 30 years
Mr. Bill Fowler Facilities Manager 5 years
Mr. Thomas Mertens Physics/Dean of Students 5 years
Mrs. Natacha Pimentel Spanish 5 years
Mrs. Mary Raymond Fine Arts Chair 10 years
Mrs. Julie Sorcek Band/Director of Media & Communications 5 years
Mrs. Carol Stone Main Office/Admissions 5 years
Faculty, Staff & Coaches (2011-2012) Taylor Abbott ’ Theresa Allen, P’07 Jeanine Antonios Matt Ariniello Linda Barbosa Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69 Michael Bierwirth ’93 Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ’91 Colleen Brereton, P’16 Mary (Briscoe) Raymond ’77, P’04, ’07, ’09, ’13, ’15 Daniel Buckley, P’08, ’10, ’13 Patricia Buckley, P’08, ’10, ’13 Tom Burns, P’14 Joe Carmen Steve Carneiro Kathleen Casey Bob Cavaliero Fitzgerald Christophe Fr. James Cole Missy Cole
Maggie Curran, P’87, ’88, ’90, ’92 Jeff Custodio Anthony D’Ausilio James Digiacomo Kevin Dunleavy, P’03 Alex Esposito Janet Fable, P’06, ’07, ’10 Bill Fowler John Goetz Gladys Gonzalez Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ’70, P’96 Alice Grover Roger Hancock ’92 Gerry Hastava Brian Hayes, P’07 Lisa Henley, P’10 Missy Hirsch Shannon Horosky David Hoyt Marie Hulme, P’08 Brad Jeeves
Art teacher Dan Proto with student Alex Sanches ’15.
Nadine Khalil ’01 Jenna Kosiba Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ’01 Tom LaPorte, P’09 Lynn Lemme Randy Leinhardt Ron Leinhardt Karen Loker Lynn Loya, P’08 Ted Lutz Kelly Macey Kevin Malta Thomas Mertens Nelson Mingachos ’89, P’16 Christina Marino Joseph Muchanski Betsy Murphy Molly Murtha ’09 Tom Murtha Tom Neville ’74 Aubrey Nolan
Susan Nolan, P’09, ’12 Shawn O’Brien Carlo Pascuzzi Natacha Pimentel Bryan Pinabell Robert Plumb, P’05, ’06, ’08, ’16 Dan Proto Marie Proverb Darren Riccio Terri Ring, P’02, ’07, ’11 Art Roberts Miles Scribner Julie Sorcek, P’09 Annie Steiger, RN Matt Stevens ’06 Nanci Stockmann Carol Stone Michael Thater ’04 Jeff Vingo Alexa Wild Barbara Yablon
Faculty members enjoying lunch in the newly renovated faculty room.
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Mustang Athletics 2011-2012 Highlights:
Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team won the State Championship title held at the Mohegan Sun Arena in March. Girls’ Soccer Team won the Class “S” State Championship for the 9th time in 10 years! The Girls’ Indoor Track Team won the SWC Championships, and were runners-up in Class S. Nine teams made it to States. They are: Boys’ Soccer, Girls’ Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls’ Track, Wrestling, Boys’ Basketball, Cross Country, Boys’ Tennis, and Girls’ Tennis. The Wrestling Team advanced to the state tournament. Congrats to senior golf captain Brian Herlihy: he was named to the All-SWC team and posted a 6th place finish in the SWC Championship.
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IHS Annual Golf Tournament
Thank you for your continued support of our annual Golf Outing. The combined efforts of our many sponsors, players and volunteers every year allow us to help fund our Athletic Budget. The golf tournament was held on September 26, 2012 at Richter Park in Danbury. Contact Kevin Dunleavy at kdunleavy@immaculatehs.org to participate next year or for advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
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Celebrating Mustang Pride The Candace Lee Williams 5K Run to Remember is in honor of Candace ’99 and all those who lost their lives in connection with September 11, 2001. All proceeds are split equally and donated to the Candace Lee Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund at Immaculate High School and to Tuesday’s Children - First Responder Alliance Program. We encourage you to learn more about this annual worthwhile event by visiting the Run to Remember website at www.friendsofcandace.com and joining their Facebook page, but most importantly, be a part of it by registering to run or walk. Email: info@friendsofcandace.com for business sponsorship and other information.
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 13, 2012 Joel Barlow High School at Immaculate High School Join us for fun, food, and bring the kids! Come support the Mustangs on November 21st at 7pm as we play against Fairfield’s Notre Dame High School. The game will be held under the lights at Western CT State University on the west side campus.
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Fine Arts D
Sophomore Michael Hudak (pictured below) was performance as “the Engineer” in this year’s sprin McKee was also nominated
Jin Kang ’13 and Jaden Martin ’15
• At the Halo Awards, Immaculate’s spring musical “Miss Saigon” won in 3 major categories! Mike Hudak (Best actor), Laura McKee (Best supporting actress), and Director Mary Raymond (Fearless Award). • CT High School Musical Theater Awards, IHS won best lobby design. • The Concert Choir performed at the Festival of Trees to benefit Ann’s Place, The Art of Caring to benefit Hospice, as well as many other community events. • Performances and concerts throughout the year included: Patriotic Concert, Christmas Concert, Cabaret, Fall Drama, Improv Night, Coffeehouses, Spring Musical, and several Fine Arts Assemblies held during school days. • Alto sax player Andrea Rivera-Luna and flute player Julia Amodeo took part in the UCONN first chair honors band.
Thank you to our Patrons of the Arts:
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Maureen & Don Arsenault Mr. & Mrs. Michael Basile Dan & Patricia Buckley Kathleen & Chris Casey Mr. & Mrs. William Donohue Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fahey Mr. & Mrs. Brian Guidera Gerald & Linda Hatcher Mrs. Marie Hulme Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco Lynn & Joseph Loya
Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, PC Bob & Susan Nolan Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Orrico Mr. & Mrs. Philip Petrosky Gary & Mary Raymond Anthony & MaryJean Rebeiro David & Terri Ring Mrs. Jeannie Robbins Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Sakorafos Thomas and Alice Taylor Richard & Terry Tortora
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s nominated as Best Actor for a Halo Award for his ng musical production “Miss Saigon”. Senior Laura for her performance as “Ellen”.
Deanna Lasco ’14 in the lead role as “Kim”. Also pictured are Johnny Kerins ’12, Laura McKee ’12, and Nick Gerbo ’13.
Sarah Angermann ’12, Jaclyn Daily ’14, Faith-Ann Rapley ’14
Ruilin Li ’13 playing the zheng instrument
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What Immaculate
Alumni Spotlight Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ’70
IHS Asssistant Principal “She is a woman who abides by her principles.” This was how Assistant Principal Mary Ann Foncello was described in Immaculate’s 1970 yearbook. So great is her belief in Catholic education that Mary Ann has served it in roles ranging from student to teacher to administrator. She began her Catholic education at St. Peter’s in Danbury and continued her studies at Immaculate which she credits with providing the educational foundation she needed to succeed at Boston College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology summa cum laude and a Master of Science in Teaching Degree with distinction. After teaching at Boston College High School for several years, she had a personal homecoming when she returned to Immaculate to teach Biology in the early 1980’s. Mary Ann has served IHS in many capacities. She developed the first AP Biology course, which continues with great success, served as a class advisor and an advisor to both the National Honor Society and Science Club, and was the administrator of the Bookstore. She also served as the advisor for the Boehringer-Ingleheim sponsored Partners in Science and Scientific Scholars Programs, which included her conducting DNA research for two summers at the pharmaceutical company. Mary Ann has the distinction of having worked for or been a student under every IHS Principal and has also served as the Interim Principal for a semester. She has witnessed many changes in the tools available to teachers and students while at IHS including: slide rules evolving into calculators and later into iPads, hard cover books becoming e-books, blackboards being replaced by smart boards, and her former Biology classroom being transformed into the Science Technology Lab. Mary Ann agrees that “the more things change, the more they stay the same. IHS continues to live its mission of developing the whole student. In addition to providing our students with a solid educational foundation, we instill in them a strong sense of morality, a solid work ethic and a willingness to serve others. Most importantly, Immaculate’s students are in an environment where they can learn about and practice their Catholic faith.” Although she’s now an administrator, Mary Ann describes herself as a teacher and a lifelong learner. “It is an exciting time to be in education where advances in technology have introduced many new possibilities for teaching and learning. IHS is embracing the future, preparing students to succeed in a global world while remaining true to its core values,” she states. Mary Ann encourages students, faculty and alumni to look proudly upon Immaculate’s rich tradition and, in building upon that tradition, help guide Immaculate to an even brighter future.
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Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello graduated from IHS in 1970. She was a science teacher at Immaculate for 22 years and in 2004 became the Assistant Principal. She is also the parent of an alumnus, Martin Foncello Jr. ’96.
“There are different types of learning communities. Some are merely places, and some are families. At a place of learning, there is competition and an ever-present search for personal profit. This is not Immaculate. Immaculate is a family of learning. A family does not flourish by competition, rather through cooperation. During my four years at Immaculate, I always felt immersed in this cooperative spirit. On the playing field, on stage, in the classroom, and in the chapel I not only knew someone was there to aid me, but also that I had the ability to help others. This was an empowering feeling for me as a young person. It gave me confidence when I was afraid to branch out and a sense of direction when I was unsure how to best use the gifts.” JAVIER SOEGAARD ’06
“...the teachers of Immaculate are a rare breed who inspire your student body to be the best.” George Aiello ’89
“Immaculate proved to be an environment where every student not only succeeded, but they thrived. I could not easily therefore, share one single moment in which I was happiest, for my entire four years were utterly enjoyable and constructive. Staffed by a faculty of educators who not only are knowledgeable in their subject, but who also actually care about their students and their futures, I always felt my happiness and success was a top priority. Immaculate was a small and familial institution where I and every student had the ability to shape themselves in every aspect of their lives. Hard work, dedication and respect were demanded not only in the classroom, but also in the school chapel, the music room, and on the playing field. Upon my arrival to college, I found myself in an environment of 20,000 people; to say I was a little overwhelmed is an understatement. However, Immaculate High School imbued in me the ability to balance all aspects of my life. I had spent four years in an environment where self-discipline was the cornerstone of every class and extreme involvement was the norm. Furthermore, in those moments when I found myself the most homesick, my faith served as a source of comfort. The ability to find a church and instantly feel at home with the familiarity of my Catholic faith, I give credit to the strong and spiritually supportive community so ever present at Immaculate High School. While looking back and summarizing my high school experience, the token phrase ‘If I could do it all over again..’ comes to mind; and I can say with confidence and pride that If I could do it all over again …I would choose Immaculate High school every time.” ELIZABETH KEATING ’11, UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Means to Me... “I recently graduated from the University of New England, followed up graduation with a summer long internship at the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center caring for seal pups. Following the internship I landed a full time job at an animal hospital up in Maine. It has been an amazing experience and very interesting to get another view on animal care. I have recently been accepted into an internship program at the Aquarium of the Pacific in California. I look forward to continuing to persue my dreams in the marine biology/aquaculture field. I could not be where I am today without the strong science background I had received from Immaculate, and especially Mr. Dunleavy and the continuous support of my family.” NICOLE GREENWOOD ’07
“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the commitment and constant support given to me by the teachers of Immaculate High School. They went above and beyond to help me get to where I am today. They saw my potential and pushed me to be the best version of myself, the version only they could see at the time. As time passed my appreciation for my teachers grew and I know now that if it weren’t for them, I would have never been able to achieve the goals I set for myself. I owe a huge part of my success to them and will be forever grateful for the love and guidance they so graciously shared with me.” CHELSIE RIZZO ’08
“The IHS mission statement is far more than words on a sheet of paper; it is truly the philosophy of the school. On a daily basis it is evident that the faculty and staff accomplish the mission of educating the whole student... Most of all, Immaculate is a family. It is made up of caring and highly-educated faculty and administration, dedicated students and caring and supportive parents.” PAT & KEN STEVENS, PARENTS OF JULIA ’14, CHRISTOPHER ’10, AND KATE ’12 (pictured)
Alumni pictured with their sons and daughters many of whom are members of the new freshman Class of 2016: (left to right) Katelyn DeMarco’16, Kathleen (Gribbin) DeMarco ’88, Debbie (Caravetta) Burke ’79, Emily Burke’14, Emily Gallagher’16, Matthew Gallagher ’79, Kieran Lynch ’16, Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ’78, Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ’79, and Tyler Plumb ’16.
Alumni Spotlight Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69 English Department Chairperson
My, how things have changed! I was a freshman when the first class graduated from Immaculate. I remember homerooms segregated by sex, the up staircases and the down staircase, gym uniforms, Sr. Evangelista (later Sr. Ann Gilson) measuring skirt lengths, and proms in the cafeteria. We had the Pep Club instead of cheerleaders, the mud pit that is now Mustang Valley, and the baseball field was where the Pope John Paul facility currently stands. There were over 700 students in the building, a waiting list to get in, a hard-nosed principal (Father Hossan), and it was GREAT! Yes, we had silent study halls in classrooms, 3 tracks of study, and we weren’t allowed to go to our lockers between classes, but we coped. There was a camaraderie and school spirit that defined the Immaculate community. This year that Mustang pride was regenerated as the boys’ basketball team dominated play and won the state title at Mohegan Sun (not Central Connecticut). Paul and Abe were no longer broadcasting from the top of the bleachers; the play-by-plays were being tweeted and sent via iPhones. For the first time in a long time, you had to get to the gym early to get a seat. State titles and records are regularly won in sports that weren’t offered “back in the day”. Additionally, today Immaculate students can benefit from an outstanding visual and performing arts department. Broadway-caliber musicals resonate in the gym, and our students frequently garner awards and recognition for their writing, musical, and theatrical endeavors. Academically, things are also changing. Instead of general, prep and honors levels, students can enroll in prep, honors, AP, and/or virtual studies. Yes, the 21st century has arrived at 73 Southern Boulevard. iPads are being introduced in classes next year. Gone are the mimeo sheets and chalkboards. “The times they are a’changin’.” Nonetheless, the spirit of Immaculate has not changed in over 40 years. We have experienced tremendous joys and devastating losses. However, the Immaculate family is always there to support us. Many things have changed about Immaculate since I was a student, but it’s still great to be a Mustang.
Maureen (Brew) Arsenault graduated from IHS in 1969 and has been an educator at Immaculate High School since 1982. She is currently the Chair of the English Department.
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Alumni News
Have you moved, changed jobs, married, earned a degree, had a baby and not let us know? We’d like to hear from you. Email your photos, especially alumni gatherings to mbriscoe@immaculatehs.org or mail to Alumni News, Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd, Danbury, CT 06810.
1970s Joanne Maguire ’71 was recently inducted into the National Academy of Engineering, the highest professional honor for engineers. As Executive VP of Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Maguire leads the $8 billion company to provide advanced technology systems for national security, civil and commercial customers. She was named to Fortune magazine’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Industry from 2006-2008 and was featured in Time magazine in 2010. 1980s Keith Bliss ’87 lives in Cary, NC with his wife Gioia and their three children. Keith was recently awarded Cary’s Hometown Spirit Award and was praised for the renovations he did to turn a historic downtown Cary home into his real estate office. Joseph Draper ’82 and his wife Mieko announce the birth of their fourth child, Kento Draper. Kento was born on July 31st and weighed 7 1/2 pounds. Scott and Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell, both from the Class of ’81 and high school sweethearts, recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on May 24th.
1990s Kelly (Moffa) Whalen ’90 earned a degree in Economics/Accounting from the College of the Holy Cross and a Masters in Taxation from the University of New Haven. She resides in Brewster, NY with her husband Tom and their daughter Kaitlin. She is employed as a Senior Tax Manager for Icahn Associates. 2000s Paul Joseph Bayer ’02 will be making his solemn profession as a monk of the Cistercian Order at Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey in Irving, TX on August 19, 2012. He will also be ordained a deacon on August 20. During the summer of 2013 Br. John Bayer will be ordained a priest. Trish Gillespie ’07 won 1st place for her documentary “Able” at the First Run Film Festival. She is the first woman to win, and it was the first documentary to ever win. The film will also be screened in LA at the Directors Guild. Dr. Sarita Soares ’00 is a 2nd year resident at Waterbury Hospital. She was recently featured in The New York Times Magazine’s “Think Like A Doctor” series. Each week the magazine presents an account of a patient with difficult to diagnose symptoms and challenges readers to guess the correct diagnosis.
Captain Stefania (Naiman) Wilcox ’01 earned degrees from the University of Connecticut and the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and has been in the Army since 2009. She was chosen from several hundred members of the Army’s veterinary corps to work at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL as a handler for military security dogs. As an Army veterinarian, Wilcox is charged with caring for animals in other branches of the service, including the Marines and Coast Guard, and her patients are not limited to dogs. 2010s Taylor Henley ’10 is a rising junior at Duke University, where she is majoring in political science and pursuing minors in history and Spanish. Taylor is actively involved in Duke Club Running, Duke International Relations Association, Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, Duke Catholic Center, and intramural sports. She also fundraises for Circle K International. She spent the summer in Washington, DC, where she interned for the office of Senator Blumenthal (D-CT) and for Common Cause. Taylor is looking forward to studying abroad in Madrid, Spain in the fall.
In Memory of Our IHS Alumni and Faculty Members Who Recently Entered Heaven Joe Fazio, former faculty member Robert Gray ’77 Marilyn (Pavia) Imbibo ’85 Robin (Urbanski) Janikowski ’87 Sr. Carmella Marie, former faculty member Lisa Meloni ’81 Armin Pfeil ’03 Thomas Pizzuti ’71 Michael Smith ’86 Arthur Tuccio ’82
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We offer our prayers for all members of the Immaculate community who have entered eternal life and for their families. (Listing as of June 30, 2012)
In Memory of Recently Deceased Relatives of the IHS family Muriel Bove Michael Robbins Dianne Zielinski
Planning Begins for Celebrating Immaculate’s 50th Anniversary in 2016
Over the next four years we will be leading up to our 2016 Golden Anniversary Celebration which will mark the 50th anniversary of the first day of our graduating Class of 1966. If you have any suggestions on how we can celebrate this milestone, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Alumni Coordinator Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ’89 at mbriscoe@immaculatehs.org if you would like to help us plan and organize this momentous occasion. We need lots of volunteers!
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Immaculate’s Alumni Council and Event Calendar The Immaculate High School Alumni Council is up and running and is a great resource for the school and its Alumni. Our primary objectives include: • • • • • • •
Engage the Immaculate Alumni to enhance and strengthen the Immaculate Alumni Community Plan and coordinate Alumni events Update and improve the accuracy of the Alumni Directory. If you would like to update your information, please email Alumni Coordinator Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ’89 at mbriscoe@immaculatehs.org Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’81 and Update the information in the Alumni section of the school’s web site www.immaculatehs.org Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ’79 Regular e-mails and e-bulletins throughout the year, highlighting events, both past and planned Assistance in coordinating and getting information out regarding class reunions Letting the Immaculate community know about good things happening; get us the information and we will post it for all to enjoy
In July, the Alumni Council announced via Facebook that they were hosting an event at Tarrywhile Mansion in Danbury, CT. The event was a great success with participation from many classes. The Homecoming Game brings alumni together every year as we cheer the home team together. Check out the information on our annual Career Day (see next page) when many folks come back and share their professional experiences with our students. We look forward to more events this year. If you are interested in learning more about upcoming events, please contact one of the Alumni Association officers or faculty members below, or simply email alumni@immaculatehs.org. We also have a Facebook fan page to help connect alumni with each other and Immaculate. Coming this September we’ll have a new IHS app. Be sure to download it! The word is out: Immaculate is driven by a new energy and direction. We appeal to all alumni and parents of alumni, recent and far-removed, to come back to campus and catch the wave! Feel free to contact any of the Board members, we would love to hear from you. Whether you live around the corner like Bobby Nolan ’70 or half way around the world like Joe Draper ’82 we’d love to see you at one of the upcoming alumni events! Officers of the Alumni Council President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Brian McGovern ’89 David Cappiello ’86 Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’81, P’10, ’14 Shaun Budnik, P’12, ’14 , ’16
Faculty Members of the Alumni Council
Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69 marsenault@immaculatehs.org Mary (Briscoe) Raymond ’77, P’04, ’07, ’09, ’13, ’15 mraymond@immaculatehs.org Kevin Dunleavy, P’03 kdunleavy@immaculatehs.org Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ’89 mbriscoe@immaculatehs.org The Alumni Council is looking for volunteers to be the lead contact person for each graduating year. If you are interested, please contact one of the Alumni Association officers or faculty members listed above.
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Pictured from the alumni party are David Bennett ’70, Scott Mitchell ’81, Debbie (Caravetta) Burke ’79, Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’81, Patty (Bongo) Gustavson ’81.
Members of the class of ’89 also attended July’s alumni party: Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani, Janet McGovern, Marcy (Chapman) Briscoe, Nate Morgan, Brian McGovern, Liz Durkin, Ellen (Vogt) Meyst.
Alumni Event Calendar (2012-2013) Be sure to check www.immaculatehs.org for updates
Sept. 26 Sept. 29 Oct 27 & Nov 3 Oct. 13 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 March 16 May 9 May TBD June TBD June TBD
IHS Golf Tournament Candace Lee Williams 5K Run Entrance Exams Homecoming (visit the Alumni Tent!) Mass of Remembrance & Thanksgiving Breakfast IHS v. Notre Dame HS Football Game - WestConn Gala Dinner Dance Grandparents & Special Persons Day Spring Musical Fine Arts Wine Tasting Event Alumni Concert
Visit www.immaculatehs.org for updates on these events.
CAREER DAY
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS RETURNED TO THE HALLS OF IMMACULATE AND GENEROUSLY DONATED THEIR TIME BY SPEAKING TO STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR PROFESSIONS. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO JOIN US FOR THE NEXT CAREER DAY, PLEASE CONTACT ALUMNI COORDINATOR MARCEY (CHAPMAN) BRISCOE ’89 AT MBRISCOE@IMMACULATEHS.ORG. THANK YOU TO THE CAREER DAY SPEAKERS: ISABEL ALMEIDA ’94 CARL BAILEY ’71 MICHAEL BIERWIRTH ’93 JENNIFER BOYCE ’82 LAURA BRADFORD ’86 THOMAS CURRAN ’68 BRIAN HAYES - IHS COACH & PARENT OF ALUM JENNA HENDERSON ’88 ROBERT LEGGETT ’83 BRIAN MCGOVERN ’89 BILLY MICHAEL ’69 MARIANNE (URKIEL) MITCHELL ’81 NICOLE (RANDAZZO) CIPRIANI ’89 JOE RYAN ’89 CRAIG SOLLOSE ’89 DIANE YAMIN
Financial Expert Carl Bailey ’71
Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ’89, Marriott Corporation
Brian McGovern ’89, Laura Bradford ’86, Joe Ryan ’89, Jenna Henderson ’88, Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’82, Carl Bailey ’71, Brian Hayes, Thomas Curran ’68, Diane Yamin, Robert Leggett ’83, Billy Michael ’69
Dr. Jennifer Boyce, DDS ’82
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With Great Appreciation, We Recognize the Immaculate Leadership Society
The Leadership Society is comprised of donors who gave $1,000 or more during 2011-2012.
Immaculate Leadership Society Guardians of the Mission ($25,000+) David R. Couch Education Fdn Mr. Joseph Draper ’82 Mr. George Landegger Partners of the Mission ($15,000 - $24,999) Mustang All-Sport Club NY-CONN Corporation Our Lady’s Circle ($10,000 - $14,999) Anonymous
The Cerminara, Rebeiro & Rizzo Families (P)
Derx Foundation Mrs. Isabelle Farrington Friends of Candace 5K Run IBM Mr. & Mrs. Mark Medrano (P) Pepsico Inc. Saint Mary Parish, Bethel Mr. Ralph Scozzafava ’76/Interco Charitable Trust
President’s Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) Michelle & Andrew Adams Mr. & Mrs. Tony Bisbano Gregory & Shaun Budnik (P) Frank and Ricki Cervera in memory of Lee Margaret Cervera Mr. & Mrs. William Dolan ’85 The Fahey & Hatcher Families (P) Mr. & Mrs. N.E. Gage Gerstner Scholarship Fund Mr. & Mrs. Brian Guidera (P)/UBS The McGroddy Family Foundation Robert & Barbara Mahoney ’72 & ’70 Mr. Michael Mazzucco (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kieran McGrath (P) Mr. Ralph McIntosh ’68 The Mercaldo Family ’81(P) Robert & Susan Nolan ’70 (P)* Gary & Mary Raymond ’77 (P)* Mr. & Mrs. Sam Rosenblum (P) Saint Rose of Lima Parish Shepherds Inc. Dr. Ian Smith ’87
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Principal’s Circle ($2,500 - $4,999) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bader, Sr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Basile (P) Kathleen & Chris Casey* Mr. & Mrs. Mark Grube (P) Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern ’89/AIG Mr. & Mrs. John Curry (P)/NY Life Ins. Old Timers’ Assoc. of Greater Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo Rizzo Companies Mr. Richard Robilotti Saint Mary Parish, Ridgefield Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Sakorafos (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Steinerd (P) Westchester Modular Homes Mr. & Mrs. John Witek (P)/IBM Mustang Circle ($1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Allen (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Archer (P)
Alex Ascensio, David Bierwirth, Nate Morgan, David Sullivan & Nelson Mingachos ’89
Dr. Jennifer Boyce ’82 (P)
Mr. & Mrs. James Braun/Time Warner Cable
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burns (P)* Anthony & Roberta Caraluzzi Mr. Salvatore Chieffalo ’81 Tony & Jen Cirone (P) Mr. Norman Clarkson ’70 Rick and Donna Cowle (P) Mrs. Elsie Craig Mr. & Mrs. Brian Crotty (P) Mr. Gerard Denault (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Di Bari (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dan DiBuono Mr. & Mrs. Gary DiElsi (P) Ms. Andrea (Fitzgerald) Dolan ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Demosthenes Drougas (P) Earthmovers, Inc F & M Electric Mr. & Mrs. James Gerbo (P) Catherine Gerwien-Pinto ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Giorgio (P) Goodrich Foundation
Gordon E. Taylor Trust Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gribbin The Hannigan Family (P) Hassiak Turkey Trot Randy & Lisa Henley (P)*
Mr. & Mrs. William Holbrook (P)/Benjamin Moore & Co. Mr. & Mrs. John Hooker (P)/Wells Fargo Fdn
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hudak (P) Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal Mr. & Mrs. G. Ted LaBonne
Joseph & Lynn Loya*/MMC Matching Gifts
Mrs. Mary Maloney Mark McGetrick Scholarship Fund Mr. & Mrs. Matt Micros
Scott & Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ’81 (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Morrissey ’81 Chris & Donna Palmer ’68 & ’67 Mr. Michael Pennella ’70 Ms. Mary Pinaha Alfredo & Tanja (Bordeau) Porta ’90 (P) Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price ’66 Mr. Richard Raymond Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Reidy ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reilly (P) Mr. Anthony Rizzo, III ’07 Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Robilotti Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rossman (P) Mr. & Mrs. H. David Sabel, Jr. Saint Edward The Confessor Parish Saint Joseph Parish Saint Peter Church Kamil M. Salame ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Camillo Santomero Mr. & Mrs. Al Schretter (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Seaman Mr. & Mrs. Keith Sherrick (P) Mrs. Veronica Szewczuk Richard and Teresa Tortora (P) Union Savings Bank Mr. & Mrs. William Vitetta (P) Monsignor Robert Weiss Mr. & Mrs. David Woods (P) *= faculty and staff P= parent/guardian of current students
Your participation has made a difference and helps ensure the excellence of Immaculate High School. Please join us for our 2011-12 Donor Appreciation Reception on Oct. 17 at 6:30 PM at Tarrywile Mansion in Danbury, CT.
Thank you to the members of the Immaculate Gift Clubs Every gift make a difference!
Immaculate Gift Clubs
Silver Club ($500 - $999) Mrs. Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ’69* Mr. Robert Becker ’72 Hon. & Mrs. Mark Boughton Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Brady (P) Jim & Joanne Brown (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Brubaker (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Capilli (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Jon Case Mr. Robert Cesca Margaret Chappuis (P) Christenson & Niwinski Class of 1988 Mr. Paul M. Convertito ’77 (P) Ken & Maureen Decker (P) Mr. & Mrs. Bill Donohue (P) Ms. Elizabeth Durkin ’89 Epec, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fanelli, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick/Bank of America Fdn Mrs. Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ’70* Mr. & Mrs. David Fredette (P) Joseph Ryan/Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ’82 (P)/Soros Fund Dr. & Mrs. Jose Henriquez Mr. David Hoyt* Mrs. Rebecca (Gage) Johnston ’85 Sean & Maureen (Elston) Kerins ’77 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco, Sr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Loya ’79 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Carmine Mango Mr. & Mrs. Richard Martino Mr. & Mrs. Frank McDermott (P) McGoldrick & McGoldrick, CPA (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mertens* New York Medical College Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Palmer Stephen & Susan Pellegrino (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pepin Preferred Maintenance, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Tarique Perera (P) Ms. Mary Quinlan ’72 in honor of Gerald Cowan Larry and Meg (Losee) Riefberg ’80 Mr. & Mrs. David Ring, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ringes Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Saint Patrick Parish Rev. Samuel Scott Seaman Mechanical Smart Tuition Stew Leonard’s Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Tedesco (P) Drs. Gary Townsend and Joan Draper (P) Blue Club ($250 - $499) Anonymous in honor of Sr. Anne McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. James Arconti (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Barry Mr. & Mrs. Peter Beal (P) Ms. Ann Brown Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Byerly (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carmen* Coldwell Realtors The Comas Family (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Conway Mr. & Mrs. James Cotter Mr. & Mrs. John Craig CT Business Systems Czar Vending Inc. Danbury Ancient Order of Hibernians Stephen & Kathleen (Gribbin) DeMarco ’88 (P) Ms. Joan Driscoll Mr. & Mrs. Steven Engelbrecht (P) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fink (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Finn Moira (Deakin) Finney ’93 ’93 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flanagan (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Foley ’75 (P) Dr. & Mrs. Robert Gamper Gerald Garavel ’79 Mr. & Mrs. John Gasparrini (P) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Gilbride Green Funeral Home
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hilliard/Fidelity Charitable Fund
Mrs. Claire Hines IHS Faculty Iovino Brothers IPC Systems, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. George Irving (P) Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home Joan (Wixted) Kiely ’78 K-Man Glass Corp. Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mannion ’81 Mr. Nicholas Maraglino
Ms. Laurie Martone in honor of Chris DiElsi ’12
Mr. & Mrs. Guy Mascolo Mr. Michael McGovern ’92 Mr. & Mrs. John McKee (P) Melillo & Mitchell Ms. Maura Melody MMC Matching Gifts Program Mr. Joseph Muchanski* Mrs. Betsy Murphy* Mr. & Mrs. James Murphy ’66 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nelson ’02 Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc. Ms. Meghan O’Connor (P) OEM Controls Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Olyha (P) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Opinante (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Orrico (P) Mr. Paul Orsino Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ’74 Mr and Mrs Gerald Pucci (P) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rapley (P) Dr. & Mrs. Mark Renzi (P) Mr. Michael Riccio Mr. Mark Robilotti Ms. Marita Ryan Michael & Ginny Ryan (P) Mrs. Hyang Im Ryoo (P) Mr. Thomas Saadi ’88 Atty. Joseph Saffi ’67 Saint Rose of Lima School Ms. Patricia Saviano ’69 Silent Watchman Security Mrs. Julie Sorcek* Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Stankey in memory of Dr. Pablo R. Cordero Paul Stascavage (P)
Ms. Claudia Stephan Mr. & Mrs. Ken Stevens (P) The Valentine Family (P) Mrs. Kathleen Witek (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kieran Xanthos (P) Patrons Club ($100 - $249) Anonymous ’06 Ms. Regina Adducci (P) Mr. & Mrs. George Aiello ’89 Mrs. Terri Allen* Mr. & Mrs. Louis Amodeo ’79 (P) Mr. Matthew Ariniello Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Armold (P) Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Athletes of Christ Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Baker (P) Miss Roseanne Baranowski (P) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bartley (P) Mr. & Mrs. Agostinho Bico (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joeph Bierwirth, Sr. Blansfield Builders, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Boa ’72 Mrs. Barbara (Dominakus) Braatz ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Greg Broderick (P) Mr. Joseph Brown Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Buckley (P)* Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bukowski (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Burke ’87 Thomas & Debbie (Caravetta) Burke ’79 (P) Mrs. Lori (Dennehy) Burns ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Mathew Burr (P) Mr. & Mrs. Marlon Cabrera (P) Ms. Elizabeth Cahill (P) Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Calo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Campagna (P) Jennifer (Caraluzzi) Dimyan ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Carino, III (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carlsen Cartus Corporation Mr. Daniel Casagrande ’72 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cecera (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Cerrone (P) Mr. & Mrs. Philip Christe (P) Mrs. Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ’89 Mrs. Rosanna Clavin Mr. & Mrs. Charles Collins (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Connors (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Conte Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Coppola (P) Bridget M. Corkery/Merck Partnership For Giving Mr. & Mrs. Michael Corning (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Costa (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Cristantiello (P) Mr. & Mrs. Brian Cronin (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cross (P) Ms. Kara Crowley (P) CT Yankee Council (BSA) Mrs. Maggie Curran* Mr. & Mrs. John Curry (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Dalmedo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Gary Daniels (P) Mr. & Mrs. Amarildo DaSilva (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D’Ausilio* 23 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Davidson (P) Mrs. Patti Davies (P)
Immaculate High School makes every effort to ensure accuracy in the Annual Giving Report. However, unintentional errors do occur. Please accept our apologies if we make a mistake and contact the Advancement Office at (203) 744-1510 ext 140 to help us correct our records. Mr. & Mrs. Greg Davis (P) Mr. & Mrs. Antonio de Melo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Try Deab Mr. & Mrs. Brendan Deakin ’86 Mr. & Mrs. David Dear (P) Deeps Hardware Mr. & Mrs. Ted Deisenroth (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dekker ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Diamond (P) Mr. Stephen Digilio (P) Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo DiPierro (P) Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Dobos (P) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Drake ’85 (P) Msgr. Thomas Driscoll in memory of Chris Reyes Mr. & Mrs. James Duffy (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy* Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dunn (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Eden (P) Elegant Rose Bridal Center Mr. Brian Elston ’86 Hon. & Mrs. Gene Eriquez ’71 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Esteban (P) Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Fenton in memory of Mr. Michael Robbins
Mr. James Fisher Dr. & Mrs. Jack S. C. Fong Mr. & Mrs. James Forte (P) Mrs. Kristine (Gibbons) Foss ’85 Mr. William Fowler* Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Franqueira (P) Mr. Michael Fredette ’14 Ms. Karen Freitag Gager, Emerson, Richart, Bower & Scalzo Mr. & Mrs. James Gallagher ’90 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gallagher ’75 Kara (Azzariti) Gally ’96 Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Gerics Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. Cathleen Gianfranceschi ’78 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Girardot (P) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Girolamo (P) Mr. Jeffrey Goethals ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Gorman ’85 Mr. & Mrs. Rigo Griggs, Sr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gross Ms. Marcia Gross (P)
Walter & Eileen Gross (P) in honor of Connor Gross ’14
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Hagan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Haley (P) Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hall (P) Hantsch Electric Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Hewitt (P) Mr. & Mrs. Rob Hilliard (P)/Reader’s Digest Fdn Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hiro ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hogan ’90 Mr. John Houghton (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hrabcsak (P) Mrs. Cynthia Hughes (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hughes, Sr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Hulme Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hyland (P) Angela Jeffrey ’89 Peter & Shirley Jeffrey
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Mr. & Mrs. Peter Jennings (P) JK Sales Ms. Penny Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Anton Kaeslin (P) Mr. & Mrs. Don Kallberg (P) Kane Funeral Mr. & Mrs. Konstantine Kapetanopoulos (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jayson Karp (P) Michael J. Kearns ’68 ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Kendziorski (P) Dr. Joseph Kenny Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Kozlowski ’80 (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Kulo ’80 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leggett/PepsiCo Beth Anne LiVolsi ’89 Kathy LiVolsi ’82 Mr. & Mrs. Cesar Lopes (P) Lopresti & Sons Carting Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dan Luongo (P) Mr. David Lusardi Mr. & Mrs. Greg MacKenzie (P) Mr. & Mrs. Luis Magana (P) Ms. Joan Magner Mr. & Mrs. Michael Maher (P) Mr. & Mrs. Steve Mais (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mango ’82/The Hartford Ins.
Ms. Dorothy Marconi Mr. & Mrs. Dean Martin (P) Mrs. Sherry Marussich (P) Mr. Steve Maxwell ’91 Ms. Mary Mazzucco ’81 Sr. Anne McCarthy Mrs. Cynthia (Campbell) McHugh ’80 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory McKenna Melrose School Board Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mohn Ms. Joanne Montesi Elizabeth Wierengo Moran ’73 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Murphy ’66 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Murphy (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Murphy (P) Mr. Matthew Murphy ’98 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Myott ’86 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Natal (P) Newtown Savings Bank Mr. & Mrs. Mark Nolan ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Nunes (P) Lucia and Steve O’Hara Ms. Margaret O’Keefe Mr. & Mrs. James Olencki (P) Mr. & Mrs. Angelico Oliveira Mr. & Mrs. Steven Olivo (P) Pearson Curriculum Mr. & Mrs. Philip Petrosky Pippa’s Sports Cafe Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ’78 (P)* Ms. Rachael Pospisil Ms. Lisa Powers ’78 Mr. & Mrs. John Priest, Jr. (P) Ms. Joan Pryde ’77 Mr. John Raccio
Reader’s Digest Foundation Mr. J. Patrick Richardson ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Rivera (P) Rizzuto’s Restaurant Group Ms. Rene Rossman ’15 Mr. & Mrs. David Rudolf (P) Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish Saint Nicholas Byzantine Church Ms. Mary Elizabeth Salame ’81 Drs. Kenneth and Joann Sangiacomo (P) Mr. Thomas Sansone ’78 Savings Bank of Danbury Savings Bank of Danbury Mr. & Mrs. John Scharfenberg (P) Bob Schlichtig ’89 ’89 Mr. James Schmotter Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Schultz (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schuyler (P) Mr. & Mrs. William Schweitzer (P) Mr. Wayne Shepperd Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sherwood (P) Shock Electric Monika Shubert ’90 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sotnik ’79 Ms. Eleanor Staib ’73 Mr. Devin Stilson ’69 Mrs. Nanci Stockmann* Mr. & Mrs. Art Strenkert (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sturges ’67 Ms. Denise Sullivan ’66 Mr. & Mrs. Simon Sumberg Ms. Joan Takacs (P) Taunton Wine & Liquor, LLC Tom & Alice Taylor* Mr. & Mrs. Keith Thuesen (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Vairo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ’72
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vannucci in memory of Freida Smolski
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Vitiello (P) Mrs. Ellen Vogt-Meyst ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Volpe, II ’78 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Henry Vosswinkel Mr. Xinghao Wang ’12 Ms. Susan Ward (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Wedvik (P) Western Connecticut Health Network Mrs. Kelly (Moffa) Whalen ’90 Ms. Amy Whyko Mr. & Mrs. Charles Williams memory of Candace Lee Williams Mrs. Margaret (Reese) Williamson ’71 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wojnicki (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Yankana (P) Yusen Associates, Inc. Ms. Gladis Zambrano (P) Mr. Joseph Zielinski (P)
*= faculty and staff P= parent/guardian of current students
Friends Club (Up to $99) Active Network Mr. & Mrs. Victor Alves Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Amend ’94 Ms. Gail Angermann (P) Mr. & Mrs. Gilberto Arruda (P) Mrs. Sandra (Arconti) Atanasoff ’78 Ms. Nancy Baldaserini ’71 George & Elizabeth Beatty Mr. William Bethke (P) Mr. David Bierwirth ’89 Mr. Joseph Bierwirth ’84 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bierwirth ’93* Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Bissonette (P) Mr. & Mrs. Denis Bouffard Mr. Terence Brady (P) Ms. Elizabeth Breitsch Colleen M. Brereton (P)* Mr. & Mrs. James Brew ’72 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Broggy (P) Mrs. Judith Brown Mr. & Mrs. Louis Brugnatelli (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Burns Ms. Maria Cano Ms. Elsa Milena Cardona Ms. Magnolia Cardona Mr. & Mrs. James Carley Mr. Thomas Carley Ms. Ginny Carroll Mr. Jamar D. Carter (P) Ms. Nancy Cedeno (P) Mr. Minghao Chen ’14 Mrs. Dolly Chong Mrs. Vivian Clare (P) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Clarke ’78 (P) Mr. Brian Cochrane
Ms. Patricia Duff Ms. Renee Duff Mr. & Mrs. Chris Duran (P) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Durkin Mr. & Mrs. John Edmond Mr. Joseph Egan Mrs. Patricia (Curran) Ellsworth ’67 Marc Ennis ’93 Mr. & Mrs. Celcio “Sal” Enteado Mr. & Mrs. Robert Esposito Mr. Zikang Feng ’13 Mr. & Mrs. Paul (Barrier) Ferreira ’91 (P) Mrs. Maureen Fico Ms. Mary Finn (P) Mr. Kevin Fitzgerald Ms. Patricia Franklin in memory of Mr. Michael Robbins Mr. & Mrs. Harold Gantert ’74 Mr. & Mrs. James Gavin Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gehring (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Anastasias Gianopoulos (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cole in memory of Mr. Michael Robbins
Mr. & Mrs. William Connolly Ms. Marie Convertito Mr. & Mrs. John Cotte Mr. & Mrs. John Courtney (P) Mrs. Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle ’81 Mr. & Mrs. William Craig ’74 Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cuccia (P) Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Cutsumpas memory of Dianne Zielinski Mr. Marcos Da Conceiao (P) Ms. Margaret Dahlem Mr. & Mrs. Charles Daily (P) Danielle Daria ’94 ’94 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Davis Ms. Norma Dejesus (P) Mr. & Mrs. Edward Delany Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Deluca III (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Denardis (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dennen (P)
Mark DePaul in memory of Louis DePaul/ Pitney Bowes
Mr. & Mrs. John DiCarlo (P) Mr. James DiGiacomo* Mr. & Mrs. Mark Diot (P) Mr. & Mrs. Don Doering (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Douglas (P)
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gilbert Ms. Kimberly Girillo Global Impact Mr. & Mrs. Franasco Gonzalez (P) Mrs. Gladys Gonzalez* Mr. Eric Gordon Mr. Gary Gramling ’72 Ms. Patricia Grant Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Green The Greenwood Family ’78 Mr. Marc Grenier Mrs. Alice Grover* Nizar & Dua Haddad (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Hannigan Mr. Tim Harkin Ms. Genevieve (Gilbert) Harrison ’71 in memory of Michael Robbins Mr. & Mrs. Eamon L. Hart ’96 Mrs. Kim Hassiak Mr. & Mrs. John Herlihy. Sr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Ismael Hernandez (P) Mr. & Mrs. William Hibbard Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hopper Ms. Katherine Hurley Mr. & Mrs. Eric Hutchison ’75 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ivester Mr. & Mrs. William Jakubek Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Jimenez (P) Ms. Amal Johnston (P)
Mr. & Mrs. David Jordan in memory of Michael Robbins
Mr. David Jossick (P) Mr. Deokhwan Jung ’13 Mr. Jin Hyug Kang ’13 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Keenan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Carmelo Kish Ms. Suzanne Kloos Mr. & Mrs. Jim Knipper Mr. & Mrs. William Kuroski ’84 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lagas (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Laporte Lavelle & Herron
Mrs. Lynne Lemme* Mr. & Mrs. Steven Leone (P) Ms. Joan Leveille Ms. Grace Linhard Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Linstrum Mr. & Mrs. LiVolsi in memory of Jeff Gautrau Megan LiVolsi ’97 Ms. Joan Locke Mrs. Karen Loker* Ms. Meghan Loya ’12 Martin & Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ’79 (P) Kathleen J. Lyons Ms. Elizabeth Maguire ’68 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Maguire (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mancini (P) Mrs. Maureen (Mango) Austin ’88 Mrs. Veronica Mazzucco Mr. & Mrs. David McCann (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McCann ’79 (P) Mr. Daniel McCorkle ’12 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McGinniss (P) Ms. Betty Lou McKeon Sen. Michael McLachlan Terri Fasig-McLaughlin ’76 Mr. James McNulty Ms. Dale Mello (P) Mr. Ernest Meyer Ms. Nancy Meyer ’76 Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ’89 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Steven Moretti (P) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Morgado ’90 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Morosky (P) Anne Ragusa & James Morris (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Muller Mrs. Catherine (Richardson) Murdock ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nathanson ’79 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Naves Mr. Ed Nessell Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Neville ’74 Ms. Angela Nicolosi (P) Shawn & Pam (Haddad) O’Brien ’83 (P) Mrs. Ann O’Hara Mr. J.P. O’Keefe Ms. Maryann Oley (P) Mr. Michael Palmer ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Palumbo in memory of Mr. Michael Robbins Ms. Jean Pavlinsky Mr. & Mrs. Richard Perry Mr. Thomas Pesce ’99 Mr. Christopher Philbrick ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Pietras Kevin & Robin (Pennell) Preusse ’77 (P) Mr. Dan Proto* Ms. Marie Proverb* Mr. Louis Quinn Ms. Janet Ragusa Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ravo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Read (P) Regional YMCA of Western CT Mr. Brendan Reilly ’10 Mr. Marino Ricart
Please join us for our 2011-12 Donor Appreciation Reception on Oct. 17 at 6:30 PM at Tarrywile Mansion in Danbury, CT.
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Friends Club (Up to $99) continued Mr. Michael Rizzo Mrs. Jeannie Robbins (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Rogg Mr. Tom Rossman Ms. Kelly Rossomando Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sanches (P) Ms. Justine Savage Ms. Veronica Schretter Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Sharp Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Shvartsman (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Silva (P) Mr. Eric Sorcek ’09 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stankiewicz (P) Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Stark (P) Mr. & Mrs. Craig Stein (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Stocks, III (P) Mrs. Carol Stone* Ms. Tammy (Hoppstein) Sullivan ’83 (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Sweeney
Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tarsi ’68 Mr. John Thomas Mr. John Thorne ’67 Mr. James Tierney ’67 Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Tirado (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Van Vooren in memory of Mr. Michael Robbins Ms. Kathleen Vannucci ’00 in memory of Freida Smolski
Molly Vannucci ’01 Dr. & Mrs. Lupo Villega (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Volpe (P) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Waag (P) Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Wakeford ’77 (P) Nancy Wallace ’96 Mr. & Mrs. William Ward ’74 Mr. Jeffrey Wedvik Mrs. Alexa Wild* Mr. Michael Yomazzo
Marcos Oliveira ’12, Xinghao Wang ’12 and Felipe Teixeira ’12
Top Class Participation 1982 1976 1977 26% Alumni of Ttl Donors Who Gave? 100% Administration 97% Advisory Board 64% Faculty/Staff
Mallory McCann ’14 and Rachel Maguire ’14 stand by the school sign donated by the Class of 1990
Nick Costa ’13, Connor O’Brien ’13, Andrew & Adam Witek ’13, Ricky Kerins ’13
Pamela Rosetti ’12, Alexa Sakorafos ’12, Narmien Haddad ’12, Samantha Angermann ’12
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Grandparents & Special Persons Day On May 17th, the students and staff at Immaculate brought a tradition back and welcomed over 70 grandparents and special guests to celebrate Mass. It was followed by a breakfast hosted by the Immaculate Parents Association. Save the Date: May 9, 2013 for the next Grandparents & Special Persons Day.
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Donor Spotlight
The Rizzo Family Three Generations of Giving
This year’s donor spotlight is about the Rizzo Family. Tony and Joan Rizzo are the heart of the Rizzo family. They have four children: Mike, Mary Jean, Anthony Jr. and Ross. The Rizzo family believes very strongly in “giving back” to their community and they are proud to support Immaculate High School, the school that has assisted in the education of several of their children/grandchildren: Kristi, Anthony III, Chelsie, Ryan, Nicholas, Stephanie, Steven, Sara and “soon-to-be” MacKenzie. The family members are dedicated to whatever they commit to, giving 100% all of the time. IHS President Kathleen Casey reflected, “As soon as I began learning about the Immaculate community, I kept hearing the name ’Rizzo’. I was impressed with the many stories I heard about how the family supported the school. I was even more impressed when I began to meet the family members and work with them on different committees and events. The entire family, all three generations and all the cousins, are committed to the school. The family’s strong stewardship has truly raised the bar for fundraising and has been instrumental in enhancing the facility. I am excited about Tony Jr. being named Chairman of the IHS Advisory Board, and look forward to working with him to advance the Mission of Immaculate.” Starting back when Bob Gerwin was Principal of the School and Tony Sr. was attending an evening event with him, Tony Sr. brought it to his attention that the parking lot was dark and that he would address the issue. The very next day, he had lights installed in the parking lot. When asked to raise money for the Science Department, he did so with the help of Wayne Shepperd. Tony Sr. always believed in his message: “It’s for the kids.” His next worthy cause was to revitalize the school’s golf tournament, which he did by chairing it in 2003 and having his sons, Anthony and Mike and son-in-law, Tony Rebeiro, serve on the Committee. For all of his contributions to Immaculate, in 2010, Tony Sr. was presented the Nancy K. Dolan Leadership Award. This award was established to pay tribute to those who unselfishly give of themselves to their community, charitable causes and the education of our youth. Anthony Jr. went on to become Chairman of the Golf Committee from 2004 to 2007 and in 2008 was the recipient of the tournament’s 6th Annual Gold Tee Award. This recognition is for an individual who has made a significant impact on Immaculate, especially in the area of athletics. He became a member of the Advisory Board in 2003 and in 2009 became Vice Chairman. In June 2012, he was appointed Chairman of the Board. Also in 2003, he was a member of the Development Committee and acted as the Committee Chairman from 2009 until the end of June, 2012. Mary Jean (Rizzo) Rebeiro has been a member of the Advisory Board and a member of the Development Committee since 2009. Ross Rizzo will be joining the Development Committee this year. This year, he volunteered for the school’s Midnight Run and oversaw the renovations to the softball field. Debbie Rizzo was the Gala Chairperson for 2001 and 2002 and a member of the Gala Committee in 1999 & 2000. She was also the Cheerleading Coach from 2000 to 2002. Patty Rizzo co-chaired the Gala in 2004-2005, 2010-2012. Jeanette Rizzo has co-chaired it with her for the last two years and they will continue to do so in 2013. Members of the third generation have also stepped up to the plate. All the children and grandchildren who attended Immaculate have devoted countless hours to such worthy school causes as the Gala, Golf Tournament, Midnight Run, various other special events and Chelsie ’08 was just named the Assistant Varsity Field Hockey coach for the Mustangs. The family has made commitments to the Mustang Valley Field, the softball fields and the gym bleachers project. Also, they have supported the Annual Fund and the Gala. One of the many other special school events they contributed to because they believe in encouraging school spirit, was the Boys Basketball State Championship Game where the Rizzo Family provided the buses to transport the students to the event that was held at Mohegan Sun. Immaculate High School appreciates the endless support of three generations of the Rizzo family for their numerous contributions and their belief in the school and our mission. Currently, the third generation of the Rizzo family, which is the first generation of the Immaculate alumni, is carrying on the tradition. The family has commented that they consider themselves blessed to be able to give back to Immaculate on the many levels that they do. They encourage the community to support Immaculate in any and every way possible, keeping in mind that the gift of education is one that lasts a lifetime…And always remember: “It’s for the kids.”
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Ways of Giving Annual Fund - Gifts to The Annual Fund are an important part of the school’s development program. The fund helps to balance the budget, defray the cost of needed renovations and secure the growth of Immaculate High School. Matching Gifts - Donors employed by companies with matching gift programs can double or triple their contributions by designating Immaculate High School as a recipient of matching funds. Tribute Gifts - Donors can further education opportunities by honoring or memorializing a special person or event. A letter advising the designated person or family of the gift will be sent. Gifts in Kind - Immaculate High School gratefully accepts gifts of supplies, services and equipment which are appropriate for use by the school. Special tax deductions are available for firms or individuals contributing gifts in kind to educational institutions. Estate Planning - Donors wishing to remember Immaculate High School and its students in their estates can be guided through the process by investment professionals. The Business Office can put you in touch with licensed estate planners who are ready to assist you. Angel Aid - The Angel Aid program offers an opportunity for alumni & friends to directly impact a student and help ensure his or her success at I.H.S. Gifts may accrue significant tax benefits for the giver. For further information on ways of giving, please call Susan Nolan, Business Office at (203) 744-1510 ext. 135, or donate online at www.immaculatehs.org.
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We invite you to visit the Immaculate campus to see what updates have been recently made. New gym bleachers!
New fence, dugouts and retaining wall for the softball field!
Bleacher project donors: Alex Ascensio ’89 David Bierwirth ’89 Kathleen & Chris Casey Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ’89 Norman Clarkson ’70 Joseph Draper ’82 Bill Fowler The Hatcher Family Randy & Lisa Henley John & Diana Hooker James & Carol LiVolsi Michael Mazzucco Ralph McIntosh ’68 Mark & Raeleen Medrano Nelson Mingachos ’89 Nate Morgan ’89 Mustang All-Sport Club
New baseball dugouts!
Dugout project donors:
Bob & Susan Nolan ’70 NY-CONN Corp. Michael Pennella ’70 Robert & Lisa Plumb ’78 Preferred Maintenance Gary & Mary Raymond ’77 Richard Raymond Rizzo Electric Robert H. Lord Corp. Jennifer & Samuel Rosenblum Carmillo & Gloria Santomero Ralph Scozzafava ’76 Nanci & Paul Stockmann David Sullivan ’89 Wells Fargo Bank Westchester Modular Homes Dave & Kara Woods
Softball project donor: Anonymous
Robert Cesca Paul Convertito ’77 Mr. & Mrs. David Fredette Bob Gerwein Jr. ’81 The Hannigan Family Mr. & Mrs. Rob Hilliard IBM Kathy & Patrick Mannion ’81 Mustang All-Sport Club
Tom Neville ’74 O&G Industries Bob Pennell Masonry Kevin & Robin Preusse ’77 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ravo Mike Loya ’79/Ring’s End Mr. & Mrs. Keith Sherrick Silvestri Fencing
• The school technology infrastructure and wireless system were upgraded for 21st century learning. • A security system with motion detectors was installed. • The IPA provided funding for foyer enhancements. • The faculty room was renovated by board members Mike Mazzucco and Joe Boa. • New bleachers were installed and the gym floor stripped and repainted. • Classroom makeovers including new student desks continued. • Goodrich Corporation donated funds for a potential weather station.
Thank you to Michael Mazzucco, P’13 for his leadership and expertise on all facility improvement projects. Thank you to the Immaculate Parents Association (IPA), especially departing President Terry Tortora (2010-2012) for volunteering your time and talent coordinating school events and much more: IPA BOARD (2011-2012) Terry Tortora, President Shaun Budnik, Treasurer Sue Ward, Secretary Ken Stevens and Mike Loya ’79, Midnight Run Ministry Nitsa Carino, Hospitality Maria Rapley, Volunteer Coordinator Stefanie Opinante, Mustang Wear Donna Lasco, Parent Ambassador Coordinator
Thank you to the volunteers of the Mustang All-Sport Club (MASC), especially departing President Bobby Nolan ’70, P’09 & ’12 (2006-2012) for his leadership and tireless dedication. MASC Board (2011-2012) Bob Nolan ’70, President Debbie Burke ’79, Vice President Maria Sharp, Secretary Nancy Olyha, Treasurer Jon Case, At Large Michael Bierwirth ’93, Athletic Director Joe Carmen, Principal
IPA volunteers Sharon Reilly, Maria Rapley, Jacqui Baker and Terry Tortora
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IPA volunteers Jennifer Rosenblum, Susan Nolan, Maria Rapley, Stefanie Opinante and Theresa Grube
Class of 1970’s Mike Penella, Bobby Nolan, Rick Bickel, Buddy Clarkson
Thank you to our Donors for making a difference in the lives of Immaculate High School Students.
Julia Decker ’15 and McKenna Raymond ’15
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