Logos: The Magazine of Northwest Catholic High School by Michelle Murphy

INSIDE: Annual report, 2009-10

FALL 2010/WINTER 2011

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Also Inside: It All Started on Wampanoag Drive: Five Reunion ’10 Class Couples Spring ’10 Sports Graduation, Golf Tournament, and more

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Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to provide you with an accounting of the Northwest Catholic Fund for 2009-10. Your contributions, made in spite of a very challenging economy, have helped to sustain some very important efforts at NWC. Most importantly, the school has been able to continue to provide significant financial aid to almost half of the school population. In addition, we have been able to continue to update technology for the students with some additional SMART technology and our ongoing computer replacement program. We were also able to replace every school locker – they had served for 49 years! Students were treated in September to a new “look” in the hallways and to more room for their belongings, as the new lockers are wider than the old ones were. Upkeep is extremely important to any building but especially so in one that is used as much as this one is. To report that the expansion tanks in the boiler room were replaced is not a flashy-sounding use of resources, but it is necessary; without your support, it could not happen. In September, we enrolled NWC’s 50th Freshman class. For those of you who can recall coming through the doors in September 1961, this is indeed a momentous occasion! The words in the mission statement may have shifted over the past 50 years, but the true mission of the school -- to provide a faith-filled, college preparatory education -- has never changed. The sense of community that existed in the early years is equally important and perhaps even more important in this digital and impersonal age. Your outstanding record of donating to this cause is a manifestation of your continuing faith in the school and the students of the 21st century. Today’s students understand that their education is made possible by the “giants” who preceded them, and we hope that they will become the “giants” for the next generation. The student population remains equal to our predictions in size and quality and demonstrates the attraction that a school like ours has for the entire region. Furthermore, during the 2009-10 school year, our international student population increased from three students to 14 students, including young people from China, South Korea, Europe, and South America. This has certainly allowed all of us to appreciate the global society in a very personal way. And so begins the countdown to Sept. 24, 2011 -- the day we will officially begin to celebrate the 50 years of NWC. We look forward to sharing celebrations and memories with you, ideally here on campus during the 2011-12 school year. Please continue to support our efforts and keep abreast of the latest news and 50th anniversary plans by checking our school web site – definitely the place to go for news about the school “where you know that you belong!” Sincerely,

Margaret R. Williamson Principal/Chief Administrator

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Spotted on ScReen Yes, That Was a Northwest Alum!

Having made its mark on NWC...

The Class of ’10 Graduates

GRAND REunion ’10

It All Started on Wampanoag Drive

ANNUAL REPORT, 2009-10

Five Reunion ’10 Class Couples

Departments 4 FEEDBACK 39 NEWS FROM 29 WAMPANOAG 46 ADVANCEMENT NEWS

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The tributes to Paul Reardon (in the last issue of Logos) were really moving. My mom had him for homeroom during his first year at NWC, and I had him for AP English the year before he retired. He was just the most wonderful guy. --Kate Halloran ’98 Boston, MA Mr. Reardon was an awesome teacher; even though I did not have him, he was an inspiration to all the students that had the pleasure to talk to him. He made me laugh whenever I did engage in conversation. --Shirley Marquis Richardson ’93 Ft. Walton, FL I just read the article in Logos about the History Department’s trip to Greece last year, and I wanted to tell you how excited I am that Northwest is continuing to encourage kids to travel abroad. I was lucky enough to go on the language department’s trip to Spain and France when I was a sophomore, and it was even more formative than I think I realized at the time. I hope the trips continue to enjoy such great popularity -- it’s more important than ever for kids to get out of their comfort zones and see the world through fresh eyes. --Michelle DiMarzo ’03 Philadelphia, PA Going on Northwest’s London-Paris trip in 2004 ranks as one of my top high school experiences. It was my first time in Europe, and it makes you appreciate the many different cultures outside the United States. It was also neat to be with fellow classmates and teachers learning outside the traditional classroom environment. From visiting Omaha Beach to taking in the sights of London and Paris, it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip. To this day, whenever I see NWC friends who were also on that trip, we always reflect fondly on the experiences we all had! --Michael Gualtieri ’04 West Hartford, CT

LOGOS The Greek word or logos (pronounced lo-gaas) is defined as “word” or “meaning.” St. John’s Gospel opens: “In the beginning was Logos (the Word), and Logos was with God, and Logos was God.” The phrase “Word (Logos) of God,” found in John 1:1 and elsewhere, shows God’s desire and ability to “speak” to the human. The Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs (the founding Order of Northwest Catholic) have been noted for their effective ability to preach the word. The mission of the Dominicans is to provide intellectual formation, social communication, and service through word and action. Our publication, Logos, conveys our mission and values through this medium of the word. Logos is published two times a year by the Communications Department of Northwest Catholic High School. Please send comments or suggestions to:

I think the latest issue of Logos was tremendous! It’s no small feat to regularly put something like that out, but it shows that the school is committed to quality communications with its constituents. --Kevin Hughes ’77 Farmington, CT

Attention Alumni Parents If you receive a copy of Logos addressed to a son or daughter who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please send your child’s new address to: Jane Leary Director of Constituent Relations, NWC 29 Wampanoag Drive West Hartford, CT 06117 or jleary@nwcath.org

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Michelle M. Murphy Director of Communications Northwest Catholic High School 29 Wampanoag Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117 860.236.4221 x133 mmurphy@nwcath.org Editor:

Michelle M. Murphy

Principal/Chief Administrator: Margaret Williamson Photography:

Arlene Burek, Maura Cantwell, Kathleen Connelly ’12, Catherine Curran, Mark Dodd, Claudia Baio Downes, Gigi Frailey, Taylor Fusco-Ruiz ’10, Marilyn Gilbert, Bettina Hansen, Jane Leary, Michelle M. Murphy, NOWECA, Bryan Spinelli ’99, Kate Williamson ’08

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Matt Amenta ’00, Cristin Cossette Auten ’00, Jim Barry ’65 and Kathi Johnson Barry ’65, John Brickley ’02, Linnet Carty ’76, Richard Cobb ’75 and Therese Desjardins Cobb ’75, Dominican Sisters of Peace, Chuck Drury ’65 and Clare McGuinness Drury ’65, Adam Gooley ’03, Dave Grew ’00, Sydney Hall ’91, Ivan Hurzeler ’91, Pamela Jones ’91, Greg Kurantowicz ’00 and Elizabeth Stafford Kurantowicz ’00, Kat Lombard ’03, Matt Martorelli ’03, John McNulty ’85 and Susan Murray McNulty ’85, Helder Mira ’93, Michelle Maglaty Mostello ’75, Maureen Pepin, Mike Reilly ’00, Walter Schuppe, Matt Velazquez ’06, Katie Zullo ‘01

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erhaps this has happened to you.

You’re sitting in your den, half-watching TV while you fold clothes or pay bills. Suddenly, you hear a name, or a voice, that sounds familiar, and you look up at the screen, thinking: “I think I went to high school with that person!” Based on anecdotal evidence and an informal, Facebook-based survey of Northwest Catholic alumni, there is a very good chance you did. Here are some examples of NWC alums who have been spotted recently on screen – the little and big screen. We also profile a few who work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Do you know of others? Please send details and contact info to Director of Communications Michelle Murphy (mmurphy@nwcath.org) for possible inclusion in a future issue of Logos. role was as a housekeeper in the Wendy Williams movie, “Queen of All Media” (which should soon be released) and in the DeNiro film, among others.

Linnet Carty ’76 Extra in “Everybody’s Fine,” 2009 movie with Robert DeNiro and Drew Barrymore (scene filmed at Bradley Airport); host of several TV programs: “The Linnet Carty Show,” “Black Perspective,” and “Capitol View;” as well as several other TV and movie appearances

Off camera: I graduated from UConn, became an international flight attendant, and then earned an MBA from Western New England College. In addition to hosting TV shows, I am an Education Consultant for the State Education Resource Center (SERC), where I produce educational DVDs for the State Department of Education. I’m also an arts and entertainment columnist for the Inquiring Newspaper Group (I previously wrote for The Hartford Courant).

The DeNiro movie role is -- by far -- the smallest part I’ve ever had, but the one I’m the most proud of, since I have a huge crush on him. You can see me walk right behind him and Drew in the airport with my big pink suitcase. (He is amazing, low key, professional, charming, and handsome as ever.)

Appeared in “Urban Jungle” episode of “Zoo Confidential,” a series on the National Geographic channel, October 2010

I started acting at NWC (“Bye Bye Birdie,” “Love Rides the Rails,” and “Sound of Music”), but hadn’t pursued it until I was laid off from my day job about 5 years ago. My job search took me to NYC, where I saw an ad looking for a West Indian comic. I’m no comic, but come from a Cuban mother and Jamaican father and was sure I could put together three minutes of funny stories about growing up. To my surprise, I was picked for a comedy show that eventually turned into a Caribbean International Network series called “Hey Mon.” My next

Pamela Jones ’91 I’m the supervisor of the Natural Encounters area at the Houston Zoo (Natural Encounters encompasses several multi-species animal habitats and houses several animals for up-close interactions). I had a brief on-screen appearance when a National Geographic channel film crew documented the surgery and recovery of one of our lizards who was unable to lay eggs. Off camera: I earned an Animal Science degree from UConn, and got a job in

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL, as soon as it opened. At first I worked in zoo education, then animal diets, and finally I got an animal keeper position. I’ve been working directly with animals for 11 years. Most of that time has been working with primates (gorillas to lemurs), but since coming to the Houston Zoo four years ago, I’ve become proficient in other mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Sydney Hall ’91 Played Cpl. Teren Holsey in the 2008 HBO mini-series “Generation Kill;” also had roles in the movies “Lord of War” and “The Deal,” among others, as well as numerous TV shows and stage productions Being involved in a lot of activities and sports at NWC whetted my appetite for this field -- I just liked always being involved. I’ve worked with some incredible actors: Nicolas Cage, William H. Macy, Meg Ryan, LL Cool J, 50 cent, Chris Klein, Adam Rodriquez, Elliott Gould. The best thing about my job is the people I get to work with. The worst thing? I can’t really say there is anything bad about my career; I don’t like to use that word too much. I’ve traveled the world and have had a fantastic life so far. Off camera: I earned a BA degree in Public Relations and Journalism from Howard University in Washington, D.C., did one year of a Master’s degree at Howard in Curriculum and Instruction, and then moved to NY to pursue modeling, which led me to commercials. I ended up in South Africa, where I continued to model and act, and I also owned a popular nightclub. Currently, I divide my time between Hollywood, CA, and Melbourne, Australia, where I own and operate RAHK Melbourne Lounge Bar and Restaurant.

Cristin Cossette Auten ’00 Contestant (held Case #11) on “Deal or No Deal,” December 2009. Because of tax incentives, “Deal or No Deal” had begun taping in Waterford, CT. My husband and I were watching the show one day and joking about how I should be on it. He encouraged me to apply online, so I did, after which I was asked to attend an interview with 500 other people. I went through four rounds of interviews with producers, and the top 100 applicants were then screen tested. The executive producers picked the top 25 – and you can imagine my surprise when I received the phone call that I was chosen! At the taping, they give each of the 25 contestants a case (I had case #11). At the beginning of each episode, they dropped a ball into a roulette wheel and whichever number the ball lands on is the person who gets to compete in that episode. Unfortunately, my number didn’t come up, so I didn’t get to play for the money. Instead, I am just holding the case and talking with contestants and Howie Mandel.

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Off Camera: I earned a B.S. in Interior Design from Endicott College in 2004; in 2007, I passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam in 2007, and in 2008 I became licensed as a Registered Interior Designer and a member of the International Interior Design Association. I work at Friar Associates in Farmington, CT, where I focus on commercial design projects (health care facilities, corporate facilities, and schools). My husband and I are looking forward to welcoming our first baby this Spring!

John Brickley ’02

Sports Reporter and Anchor at WFSB Channel 3 and News 12 New Jersey I am in charge of reporting on various local or national sports issues, from the field and at the anchor desk (at WFSB, I anchor the 6 and 11pm weekend shows). What makes my job so enjoyable is the fact that I don’t work. What I mean by that is I get to cover local, college, and national sports on a nightly basis. I am involved in great sporting events including NFL games, MLB postseason, SEC college football, and the NCAA tournament for both men’s basketball and men’s lacrosse. The worst part of my job is the deadline pressure (the coverage must be accurate and on-time) and the awkward schedule. This is not your typical 9-5 job. I have to work nights, weekends, and sometimes 10- to 12-hour days for weeks at a time. But I love it! Off camera: I earned a degree in broadcast journalism from Seton Hall University, and I was fortunate to land my first job six months after I graduated (I was Sports Director at Cable-11 Blue Ridge Communications for 3 years). In 2008, I earned a TELLY award for “Best Program – Feature.” I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree in broadcast journalism at Quinnipiac University.

Adam Gooley ’03 Contestant on “The Price is Right,” June 17, 2009 I ended up on the show because a friend encouraged me to give it a try. My brother (Justin Gooley ’99) and I packed a backpack and flew out to LA, though we did get bumped from our flights and ended up driving from Las Vegas through the desert to get there.

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I always wanted to go on a game show, but I never thought it would really happen! I won a hot tub – but I ended up selling the hot tub to someone that I play hockey with for $2,000. After taxes and including other cash I won, I netted about $2,500.

Matt Velazquez ’06

Off camera: I graduated from Western CT State University in 2007 with a degree in Psychology, and a minor in justice and law administration. I work as a Field Training Officer for a security company called IPC International (I’m located at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor). I’m a supervisor at Veterans Memorial Skating Rink in West Hartford (I drive the Zamboni), and I’m a substitute teacher at NWC.

Matt Martorelli ’03 Contestant on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” January 13-14, 2010 I happened to be watching the show in the Summer of 2009 when I saw a commercial calling for contestants. I registered to take the test at the studio in New York City, along with about 150 other people who took it the same day as me. About 30 people from that pool were asked to stay for an interview. Then I was interviewed on camera, and the tape was sent to higher-ups for evaluation.

Contestant, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest, ESPN, July 4, 2010 In May 2010, I participated in the regional competition for the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating contest, which was held in East Hartford. I applied to be in it after I heard a radio ad about it. A few weeks prior to the event, I did a segment on 93.7FM, where I ate four hot dogs in one minute. My first professional eating contest was actually in 2007, when I won the “Munch Madness” competition sponsored by the Wood ’n Tap Restaurant in Hartford. My partner and I ate 12 bar bites between us in about 2 minutes and 30 seconds. We won four tickets to a Celtics game and two hotel rooms in Boston. In the Nathan’s competition, I came in fourth, after eating 12 hot dogs in five minutes. I stopped eating at that point – it was supposed to be a 10-minute contest. Yes, I lost to a girl -- but she was impressive! The winner at the Coney Island contest was Joey Chestnut, who ate 54 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. It was his fourth straight title.

About a month later, I got the call that I was picked, and I taped the show on Oct. 14. They tape five episodes in one day. During the break between the Wednesday and Thursday shows, a new audience is brought in and contestants change their shirts. I reached the $25,000 milestone question, but got it wrong so I left with $5,000. It was a literature question and the correct answer was Frankenstein, a book I’ve actually read twice. Leaving with $5,000 was far from disheartening, though, as being on TV was an amazing experience and it was definitely the easiest money I’d ever made. I think the last time I was on TV was for an instant while they were showing Northwest football highlights in 2005. I used my “Millionaire” winnings to fund a trip with two friends to South Africa for the World Cup. We saw three matches, went on safari for four days, explored Madrid during a 15-hour layover in Spain on the way to South Africa, and had the time of our lives. If it weren’t for “Millionaire”, there’s no way I could have gone on that trip. Off camera: After graduating from Columbia University in May 2010 with a BA in History (minor in Evolutionary Biology of the Human Species), he moved to Kettering, OH, where he is a sports editorial assistant at The Dayton Daily News. He and Andrea Varney ’06 are engaged to be married in June 2012.

On the 4th of July, ESPN aired a few clips from the regional qualifiers. That’s how my face ended up on ESPN. Off camera: I graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2007 with a degree in Sociology. I started working at NWC in October 2007; I am the International Students Program coordinator, the manager of the Academic Support Services program, an assistant football coach, and the moderator of the Girls’ Golf team. T H E M AG A Z I N E O F N O R T H W E S T C AT H O L I C

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Helder Mira ’93 Founder, Rabbit Ears Media, Hartford

Helder Mira

I graduated from Bard College with a degree in film and media. After eight years of producing programs for Hartford Public Access Television, I created Rabbit Ears Media (www. rabbitearsmedia.com) to create visual productions for public access TV and for clients on a shoestring budget. Matthew Orefice ’93 collaborated with me on one of them – a documentary called Human Heart Explodes. Current projects include music videos; short skits; and pre-production for two web series.

Matt Amenta ’00, Dave Grew ’00,Ted Reilly ’00 Produced “You Are Here: A Documentary” – the story of Dave’s medical mission trip to rural Uganda in the Summer of 2007 to volunteer at a community health clinic; it examines the question of why, after 30 years and billions of dollars of aid to Africa, the situation there is no better – and in some cases has only gotten statistically worse. Though their professions could not be more different – Matt is a freelance propmaster on independent films in Brooklyn, Ted is an investment banker with Goldman Sachs in Chicago, and Dave is finishing his medical internship at Tulane in New Orleans – these three old friends collaborated on this movie … just as they did in English class, back in the day at NWC. In fact, Ted and Matt, along with another partner, Jeremy Balon, have formed a company called Lifefinder Films (www. lifefinderfilms.com), which has completed several independent film projects (in addition to “You Are Here”) and has several more in the works. The trio is distributing “You Are Here” through film festivals and limited showings at colleges; thus far, the University of Notre Dame and Columbia University are among the schools that have invited them to campus for screenings, but they are seeking to add more to the list.

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Kat Lombard ’03 Writers’ assistant for “Ant Farm,” a Disney Channel Series The main responsibility of my job is to type, type, type! When the writers are working on stories, I am writing down everyone’s ideas for new episodes. I type the outlines and scripts, as well. My computer is linked to several monitors around the writers’ table, so they can see everything I do and let me know what to adjust as we re-write scripts. The best thing about my job is getting to participate in the writing process. There’s nothing quite like hearing a joke you wrote end up on TV! However, the real best thing is that every day, I have a smile on my face at work. It isn’t always easy, but I work with wonderful people and because we deal with comedy all day, we’re constantly laughing. As anyone I went to high school with could tell you, I am a huge “Friends” fan. It’s the show that really made me want to work in television, especially when I saw a behind-the-scenes special the year I was a freshman at NWC. After I began college, I actually got to go to one of the very last tapings of that show, and ended up getting to take home a prop! A few years later, I worked on “Dirt”, which starred Courteney Cox. She came up to the production office one day, shook my hand, and said “It’s nice to meet you, Kat.” That moment seems small looking back, but to the high school freshman inside me, it represented how far I’d come, and that I really was beginning to live my dream. I earned a BA in Screenwriting (with a minor in History)

Kat Lombard ’03 from Chapman University in Orange, CA. During college, I interned at John Wells Productions (“ER”, “The West Wing”), FOX, ABC, and “Grey’s Anatomy”, which taught me a lot and helped me make great contacts. I landed my first job just a few months after graduation -- I was a production assistant on “Dirt” until the show was canceled and I was laid off. This is an industry that can be full of instability and often rejection; you have to persevere through these things, and NWC taught me to do so.

Also Spotted • Joe Young, Jr. ’82 – Cartoonist, filmmaker, and owner of Hartford-based Young Studios, an advertising, animation, and film production company. In 2010, he shot a full-length film called “Diamond Ruff” (based on his book by the same name) in Hartford. • Colleen Porch ’91 – Actress in many TV movies and series, including “The Mentalist”, “CSI”, “NCIS”, and “Lie to Me”. • Elizabeth Kelly Harvatine ’98 – Won an Emmy in 2009 for character animation in “Moral Orel,” a show on the Cartoon Network. • Jake Peerless ’01 – Appeared with his wife, Renee, in a July 2010 episode of the reality show “Boston Med,” which covered the birth and subsequent heart surgery of their baby, Sam. A 2006 engineering graduate of the University of South Carolina, Jake was granted leave from his Army service in Iraq to be home for Sam’s birth. • Caitlin Gilbert ’05 – Editor, cinematographer, and sound designer in Montreal, having graduated from the Film Production program at York University in Toronto.

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Having Made Its Mark on NWC, the Class of ’10 Graduates In a dignified yet warm ceremony on June 9 in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the remarkable Class of 2010 graduated from Northwest Catholic, with Bishop Christie Macaluso presiding over the 46th Commencement. Rev. Henry Frascadore, NWC’s President from 1985-96 and a stalwart supporter of the school ever since, was the Commencement speaker – an apt choice, said Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson, for a class graduating during the Catholic Church’s Year for Priests. Michael Deneen, Jr. of Windsor and Devon Soucier of Avon gave the valedictory and salutatory addresses, respectively. The son of Jennifer and Michael Deneen ’77 of Windsor, Michael was a National Merit Finalist, a Governor’s Scholar, and a member of the National Honor Society. He received numerous academic awards over his four years for outstanding achievement. He was a member of the cross country, swim, and Unified Volleyball teams. In addition to his father, Michael’s five sisters (and many cousins) were, are, or will be NWC students, as well. He attends Georgetown University, where he is a pre-med major. Devon Soucier is the daughter of Dr. Donald Soucier and Dr. Deborah Presnick of Avon and the sister of Dianna Soucier ’08. In addition to being an outstanding student, she attended Girls’ State and a UConn science symposium; was a Student Council representative all four years; and is an accomplished musician and athlete. Devon was named All-State in lacrosse as a junior, and All-Conference in soccer as a junior and senior. She was captain of both teams as a senior, and won the Coaches Award in lacrosse as a junior. She is a pre-med major at Wheaton College in Norton, MA.

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The vast majority of the graduating class – 99% -- is college bound, headed to schools like Dartmouth, Cornell, UVa, Georgetown, UConn, Amherst, and Trinity, to name just a few. For a complete list of the graduates, as well as the colleges and universities to which they were accepted, visit www.northwestcatholic.org/academics.

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The Class of ’10 included 18 students whose parents also graduated from NWC, among them (from left) Eileen Brennan Deneen ’81, Connor Deneen ’10, and Chris Deneen ’79; Casey Lynch ’81, Amy Randall Lynch ’78 and (not pictured) Dan Lynch ’78; and Tracey Preston Heslin ’76, Haley Heslin ’10, and John Heslin ’76.

Class of ’10 by the Numbers Graduates College-Bound Graduates Towns of Graduates Grads With Alumni Parents Honors Graduates National Merit Finalist National Merit Commended Students National Achievement Scholarship Program Honoree National Hispanic Recognition Program Honoree Divison 1 Athletes Division II and III Athletes College Scholarship and Financial Aid

160 (73 girls, 87 boys) 99% (1 enlisting in U.S. Navy) 28 18 70 (35 with highest honors, 35 with honors) 1 (Michael Deneen) 4 1 (Joel Adifon) 1 (Kelsey Vega) 10 20 $994,500

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Grand Reunion 2010 Attracts Big Crowd

ore than 200 alums from across the country – including Nebraska, Texas, and California -- gathered under a big white tent at NWC on Sat., May 1, 2010, for the Grand Reunion for classes ending in 5 or 0. Beginning with cocktails and tours of the school at 6pm, the event offered old friends a marvelous opportunity to reconnect while enjoying a traditional New England clambake complete with lobster, clams, chicken, and all the trimmings. When the reunion ended at 10pm, many continued the evening at local restaurants.

“The legacy of Northwest Catholic resides in its alumni, and we are always pleased to welcome them back to campus,” said Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson.

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Save the date! Classes ending in 1 or 6 will convene for their own Grand Reunion on Sat.,Apr. 30, 2011, at 6pm, for another New England clambake. Visit the NWC web site (www.northwestcatholic.org/ alumni) to check the lists of “lost” alums and to register and pay to attend the reunion. Contact Jane Leary (jleary@nwcath.org) with questions.

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It All Started on Wampanoag Drive: Five Reunion ’10 Class Couples “Class couples” are as much a part of high school as geometry and English. Most relationships end with graduation, or soon after; it’s just a part of growing up. But others last through college and beyond – and some culminate in marriage!

NWC’s alumni ranks are filled with married couples whose relationships began in the classrooms on Wampanoag Drive; here are the stories of five who celebrated their reunions in May 2010.

Kathryn Johnson Barry ’65 and James Barry ’65 We actually attended part of 8th grade together at St. Joseph’s in Hartford, but we did not really know each other then. At NWC, we were the first freshman class, and since classes were added only a year at a time, we had the great advantage of always being the upperclassmen. Because of this, we were very close knit, and many lasting relationships were formed. We started dating on Feb. 21, 1964, during Junior year. Our prom theme that year was “Ebb Tide,” and while dancing to that song Jim told me that someday we would have a cottage at the beach and would name it Ebb Tide. I also recall that during a sock hop at NWC, we won a dollar (which was worth something in 1964), which we cut in half and put a message on each half. To this day, we both still have our halves. After graduation, Jim went on to Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, and I started training at Saint Francis Hospital to become a Radiology Technologist. We continued to date through college and were married on Nov. 23, 1968. After Jim graduated from UConn Law School, he entered the family automobile business and retired when GM discontinued the

Oldsmobile brand. After he retired, we sold our house of 32 years in Newington. We now divide our time between a condo on Singer Island in Florida and our house in Portsmouth, RI – which we named Ebb Tide. We have been blessed with two wonderful daughters and five grandchildren (one boy and four girls) ages 6-10. They certainly give new meaning to our lives. We now have the time to spend with the grandchildren and enjoy them even more than we could have imagined. Fr. Colton, our first principal, was very much against steady dating at our ages, and he did everything that he could to break us up (along with other dating classmates). Fortunately he was unsuccessful, and the rest is history. Northwest gave us a tremendous foundation on which to build. We will always be grateful.

Clare McGuinness Drury ’65 and Charles Drury ’65 Chuck and I met in Sr. James Marie’s homeroom in our Junior year. We would walk to our first period class together and talk on the phone at night. Our first date was Oct. 12, 1963. We dated for 6 1/2 years. Chuck went to Southern Connecticut State University, and I went to Albertus Magnus, both in New Haven. Chuck later did graduate work at Springfield College, while I got a degree from Rensselaer in Hartford. We got married in 1969, a month after college graduation. Chuck retired in June 2010 after 38 years teaching health and physical education, but he’s still coaching football at Pomperaug High School in Southbury. We have four children and six grandchildren. We still see many of our NWC friends; in fact, a group of eight girls from our class gets together for dinner and getaways a few times a year: Kathy Collagan Wentworth, Sue Richards McCarthy, Carolyn Perfido Hogan, Sherry Szubinski Nordeng, Mary Burns Abare, Jeanne Tonucci Kelly, and Patti Killington Thompson. (Kathy and Jeanne married classmates, too – Ned Wentworth and Neil Kelly.) Other good friends whom we still see are Neil Danaher ’65 and Eileen Kelly Danaher ’66. NWC has a special place in our hearts.

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Theresa Desjardins Cobb ’75 and Richard Cobb ’75 Terry and I met in 1964 in the 2nd grade at St. Justin’s School in Hartford, but we did not start dating until 1979, after a chance meeting at the grammar school graduation of her youngest sister and my youngest brother. We were friends in grammar school; she was captain of the cheerleading squad, and I was captain of the basketball team. Even though we were always in the same homeroom at NWC, we never had much of a relationship. I went off to Holy Cross in Worcester, while Terry attended Central Connecticut. We actually saw each other once during college, at an informal NWC picnic in Simsbury. I took notice of her – not so much for Terry. When we met the following summer (at the grammar school graduation), I pushed to get her to notice me. That was June 1979, and we have been together since. We were married at St. Justin’s in 1980, and our children RJ, Sarah, and Tim were born in 1984, 1985, and 1989, respectively. In 1990, I was offered an opportunity to leave my job at Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company and join a bank in Chicago. That April, we headed west to Willowbrook, IL. The first year away from family and friends was rough, but as we made new friends we really began to enjoy life in the big city. Twenty years later we still consider ourselves “East Coasters,” but really enjoy life in the Midwest. Terry is VP of Operations at the Association for Corporate Growth, a large Chicago business association, while Rich is CFO at Ziyad Brothers Importing, a food importing business. What are our most vivid NWC memories? The first thing Terry thinks of is the “fashionable” green uniforms, while the first thing Rich thinks of is doing doughnuts in the parking lot in the ’68 Buick station wagon after a fresh snow (sometimes with his Mom in the car). And, some of his funniest memories can’t be published in this forum, but involve playing sports (and sharing a locker room) with Gus Prete ’75.

Susan Murray McNulty ’85 and John McNulty ’85 Susan and John met in 1983, during junior year and quickly became friends. They had many mutual friends and lots of great times at NWC. Susan enrolled at CCSU and John at Providence College, but John transferred to CCSU when he was a junior. After a phone call from Susan’s twin, Sandy Murray Hayes ’85, John went to visit Susan at her dorm. Susan said she will never forget the day when she opened the door and there was John McNulty. It was easy for them to get reacquainted. They soon started dating, and the rest is history. Susan and John were married in at St. Mary’s Church in Simsbury on June 27, 1992. They have had a few challenges, but mostly lots of fun times together. Having young children while John was in graduate school and while Susan was working was tough, but support from family and friends (and one another) made that part of the journey a lot easier. John earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from UConn. The McNultys live in Sudbury, MA, with their three children: Grace,14; Patrick, 11; and Seamus, 8. John works as a toxicologist for AstraZeneca in Waltham, MA, while Susan is a Vinyasa Yoga Instructor. John and Susan said their funniest NWC memory would have to be the Senior Halloween Dance. Susan went as Snap (from the Rice Krispies trio), while John went as a CVS bag.

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Elizabeth Stafford Kurantowicz ’00 and Grzegorz Kurantowicz ’00 We first met in Mrs. Juda’s Freshman English class. We also danced together during the shoe dance at the Freshman dance (Greg recalls that Liz wore an orange vest). They didn’t actually begin dating until Apr. 21, 1999 -- the Spring of their Junior year. But after NWC, Liz and Greg were apart more than they were together. Liz went to Fordham University, while Greg went to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy on Cape Cod, which required him to take long trips out to sea. Upon college graduation, Liz moved to Washington, DC, and Greg to New Jersey. Even now, though they live (with their bulldog, Norman) in West Hartford, Greg works in New Canaan, and Liz is often on the road for her job as the chief of staff for the CT Republican Party. They were married on Sept. 18, 2009, at the Church of St. Timothy, with Rev. Henry Cody and Rev. Derek Gosciniak concelebrating. The NWC wedding guests included Liz’s mom, Ellen McKone-Stafford ’72, uncle Tom McKone ’68, and cousins Tom McKone ’96 and Amelia McKone ’93. In addition to Amelia, Elizabeth Cenci ’96 and Stacy Jezouit ’00 were also bridesmaids. Other NWC guests included Lindsey LaRocque ’02, Mary Quish Smullen ’75, Mary Lee Randall ’72, Margaret Redden Sitarz ’72, Susie Walsh Gaudio ’72, Maggie Guillet Brennan ’72, Kevin Deneen ’78, Jacqueline Gautier ’07, and Greg Mackinnon ’07. The wedding program included a shout-out to NWC and Mrs. Juda: “Without you, we would not be here today…. Quoth the Raven, nevermore.” Liz said the best thing about being a class couple was not having to worry about finding a date to prom, dealing with gossip about who you were talking to or who you liked, and always having someone to hang out with on the weekends. The first word that comes to mind when they hear the words Northwest Catholic? Faith.

Future Class Couple? Caiden Reese ’29 and Aislinn Uhl ’29 So it may be a bit risky to predict the future of Caiden Jeffrey Reese and Aislinn Bailey Uhl so boldly. But consider the facts:

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Their moms – Amanda Miser Reese ’02 and Siobhan Callahan Uhl ’02 – were good friends at NWC.

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Their dads -- NWC Athletic Director Josh Reese ’95 and Timothy Uhl – were good friends at Western Connecticut State University.

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ANNUAL REPOR T 2009-10

THANK YOU.

A DVA N CEM EN T REPORT

Statement of Operating Activities An audited statement of revenues and expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 REVENUES

expenses

Operations:

Tuition and Fees

$6,883,725

Administration

$1,402,314

Assessments

$139,600

Instruction

$4,406,879

Subsidies from Archdiocese

$196,917

Library/Media

$117,853

Plant

$630,713

Athletic Income

$26,161

Support Service Income

$195,742

Athletics

$676,965

Other Operating Income

$352,460

Support Services

$275,307

Depreciation

$209,054

Other Operating Expenditures

$419,657

Sub-total

$7,794,605

Advancement: Annual Fund

$617,435

Internal Fundraising

$114,981

Development

50th Anniversary Projects

$873,201

Internal Fundraising

Sub-total

$1,605,617

Advancement:

$9,400,222

Northwest Catholic High School Advancement Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 Alumni Current Parents Alumni Parents Grandparents Foundations/Organizations Friends and Faculty Magazine Drive Golf Tournament Saturday Night Live SUBTOTAL Gifts in Kind TOTAL

Northwest Catholic Fund Capital Endowment Total $173,315 $57,891 $7,153 $238,359 $102,187 $41,475 $100 $143,762 $71,479 $12,383 $7,770 $91,632 $5,650 $20,000 $25 $25,675 $99,737 $75,000 $600 $175,337 $67,848 $66,733 $3,600 $138,181 $57, 945 $57,945 $50,190 $50,190 $57,036 $56,036 $685,387 $273,482 $19,248 $978,117 $47,029 $47,029 $732,416 $273,482 $19,248 $1,025,146

This listing reflects gifts received between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.

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Total Expenses

Total Revenues

$406,768

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1 student named National Merit Semifinalist; 4 students named National Merit Commended students; 1 student named Outstanding Participant in National Achievement Scholarship Program; 1 student earned Honorable Mention in National Hispanic Recognition Program

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30 students named AP Scholars for 2010 – the most in school history

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63 students inducted into the National Honor Society

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Students took 212 Advanced Placement exams

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A Mac lab opened in the Art Room, with 11 Apple computers

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We installed 34 new PCs in various classrooms and offices throughout the school; notably, the Resource Room has all new PCs.

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All student lockers were replaced with new ones that are 1/3 larger

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The Admissions Office was renovated and refreshed

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Whiteboards and SMARTBoards were installed in several places; 21 classrooms now have SMART technology

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High-speed copiers replaced older ones in the teachers’ workroom, the main office, the admissions office, and the advancement office

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Energy-efficient expansion tanks were added to the heating system

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The Thursday Night Jazz Band placed 3rd in its division at the Berklee Jazz Festival in Boston, MA – highest award in school history at this competition

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Dillon Bowen ’11, John Fitzpatrick ’11, and Jordan Greenberg ’11 earned Judges’ Choice soloist awards at Berklee

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Athletic Accomplishments

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Four State Championships -- Girls’ Soccer, Boys’ Outdoor Track, Boys’ Golf, Baseball (most in school history); 1 Runner-Up (Football)

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Three Conference (CCC) championships -- Boys’ Basketball, Girls’ Basketball, Baseball

coeducational, diverse, college

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262 students named to CCC All-Academic team

school whose mission is to foster in young people

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5 students named All-New England

a faith in God which gives meaning and direction

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37 students named All-State

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5 students named Academic All-State

to life; to challenge and guide them in the pursuit

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70 students named All-Conference

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10 Division 1 and 20 Division II or III college-bound athletes in the Class of ’10

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Northwest Catholic High School is a Catholic, preparatory

of spiritual, academic, and physical excellence; to develop versatile leaders; to cultivate in them the desire to serve God and others; and, to promote justice in a global world.

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School Board, 2009-10

ADministration

Robert O’Hara, AP, CP Chair

Margaret Williamson BA French; MA French; Sixth Year, Educational Leadership Principal/Chief Administrator

Richard Callahan BA History; MS Education Vice Principal/ Dean of Students

John Cusson BA English; MA Literature; Certificate of Advanced Study, Administration and Supervision Academic Dean

Bill Harris, AP,CP Vice-Chair Theresa Notte Becker ’76, CP Scott Bennett ’88

faculty Daniel Avery ’97 BM Music Fine and Performing Arts

Allison Donnelly BS Math Mathematics

Sara Demos Avery BA Theatre Arts; BS Ed English Director of Theater; English

Valerie Doucette BA German; BA English; MA English English

Ana Barrett BS Spanish; MA Spanish World Languages, Chair Nita Beeman BA History and Anthropology; MA History Social Studies Danielle Belliveau BS Biology Science Teresa Giegel Bournique ’84 BA Religious Studies Religion, Campus Ministry Beth Casey Boyle ’96 BS Psychology; MA Teaching I.T. Coordinator Madonna Burke BA Religion; MA Pastoral Ministry/ Youth Ministry; 30+ Credits, Religious Education Religion Cory Carlson BA Sociology; MA History Social Studies Sister Angela Marie Castellani, FSE BS Accounting and Computers; MA Legal Professions; MA Moral Theology; JD Religion Roger Clapper ’72 BS Accounting Permanent Substitute Timothy Crowley BS Health Education; MS Marine Environmental Education Science Catherine Curran BA Mathematics; MA Mathematics Mathematics

Yvonne Ellis-Rousseau BA Foreign Languages; MA International Affairs World Languages

Joan Keating-McKeon BA English; MA English Literature; ABD English Language and Linguistics; JD, Law English

Helga Phillips BA Psychology; MA Library Science Director of Library and Media Studies

Monica Kirschmann BA English; MA Humanities English

Stanley Piorkowski BA Chemistry; MA Education Mathematics

Fran Laffin BA History; MA Pastoral Ministry Religion

Jennifer Puskarz BA History; MA Secondary Education Social Studies

Paul Fitzpatrick BA History; MA Public Policy Social Studies, Chair

Richard Luddy BS Physics; MS Physics; PhD Physics Science

Scott Fletcher BS Geology; MA Science Education Science

Nancy Martin BA Spanish World Languages

Mary Jo Foran BA English; 30 Hours, School Counseling Guidance

Matthew Martorelli ’03 BA Sociology Academic Advisor

Christopher Gallagher BA English English Kristina Gillespie BA Spanish; MA Spanish Religion, World Languages, and Campus Ministry Sandra Murray Hayes ’85 BS Business Management; MA Library Science; MA Educational Technology Assistant Librarian Claudia Hart ’78 BA American Studies; MA Education Mathematics, Chair Barbara Fanning Iorillo ’69 BA Spanish; MA Hispanic and Italian Studies World Languages Patricia Juda BA English and History; MS Reading English, Chair

Deborah Metzler BA Economics; MA Education Mathematics John Mirabello BA Psychology; MA Social Studies Education Physical Education and Health Jennifer Montoney BS Biological Sciences Science Rev. Edward Moran BA Philosophy; MA Reformation Studies Religion Virginia Murphy BA Biology; MS Marine Environment Education Science, Chair Robert Nasta BA Music; MA Music; DMA (Doctorate of Music Arts) Fine and Performing Arts Elizabeth Lynch Oates ’94 BA Art History; MS Art Education Fine and Performing Arts, Chair Joyce O’Rourke BS Physical Education; MS School Guidance Counseling Director of Guidance

Mark Dodd BS Biology; MBA Science

Phil Bonee ’72, AP Kenneth Boudreau Rev. Joseph Crowley Daniel Filomeno, AP, CP Brendan Fox, Jr., CP Christine Golic, AP, CP Kevin Grenham ’78, CP Thomas Kearney ’74 Scott Mansolillo, AP, CP

Jeffrey Przech ’92 BA English English

Maria Maynard, Assistant Superintendent, Archdiocese of Hartford, ex oficio

Elizabeth Quinn BA English; MA Special Education Guidance

John Mirabello, ex oficio

Joshua Reese ’95 BA History; MA History Social Studies; Director of Athletics

Laurie Paternoster, AP, CP Jonathan Reed ’94

Deacon Richard Santos ’82 BA Religious Studies Religion Chair James Shugrue BS Mathematics; Fifth-Year Certificate, Math Mathematics

Margaret Williamson, Principal/Chief Administrator, ex oficio, AP Ronald Swanson BA Latin and Education; MA Classics Social Studies and World Languages

Katy Sibley BA Spanish World Languages Raymond Sinclair BM Music, BA Music Education Fine and Performing Arts Patricia Sisk BA Mathematics Mathematics

William Tressler BA History; MA American History Religion and Social Studies Terri Turley BS Education Mathematics Michael Tyler ’73 BS Business Economics; MA Social Work Guidance

Kerri Smith BA English; BFA Acting English Deacon Jeffrey Sutherland BS Chemical Engineering; BSC Management Studies Science

Marisa Varney BS Math Education Mathematics

Colby Thresher Advancement Officer

Patricia Walsh Director of Advancement

David Woodford BA English; MA Education Religion, Fine and Performing Arts

staff Miriam Abate Finance Assistant Marilyn Adamo, R.N. B.S.N., N.C.S.N. School Nurse Josh Austin, ATC, CSCS Athletic Trainer Nancy Scully Bannon ’73 Director of Admissions Susan Coffey Brimmer ’66 Administrative Assistant Rev. Joseph Crowley Chaplain Cindy Fusco Assistant Director of Admissions

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Colleen Harrison Secretary to the Vice Principal Lisa Huston Administrative Assistant to the Academic Dean Fran Laffin Advancement Officer Maryann Lacouture Admissions Assistant Jane Leary Director of Constituent Relations Debra LeBel Advancement Assistant Daniel Martinez ’06 Assistant Athletics Information Director

Sister Ann Moore, CND Teacher Consultant Michelle M. Murphy Director of Communications Lynn Prendergast Guidance Assistant James Natale Athletics Assistant Richard Puskarz Director of Finance Joshua Reese ’95 Advancement Officer Katie Rose Administrative Assistant to the Principal/Chief Administrator

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support staff Pat Allen Food Service Slobodan Bogdan Maintenance Epifanio Gonzales Custodian Jose Lara Custodian Vincent Grant Custodian

Marcos Herrera Custodian Mel Katafiasz Food Service June Muller Food Service Kim Mehern Food Service Bobby Pace Head Custodian

Luke Ralston III Custodian Angel Rivera Custodian Christine Sheehan Food Service Jan Sheehan Food Service Floyd Wilson Custodian

founders’ cir c l e The Founders’ Circle comprises donors who display exceptional interest in the advancement of the school by virtue of their gifts of $1,000 or more. It recognizes the financial stewardship that many members of our community play in supporting the school’s operating and capital needs. Their generosity serves as an inspiration and is most appreciated. Legacy Society $100,000+ These donors have an unwavering belief in the vision and future of Northwest Catholic. Gifts given in this society are usually allocated for capital improvements or endowed scholarships. Many of these generous gifts originated from thoughtful estate planning or a special bequest. Presidents’ Circle $50,000-$99,999 Presidents’ Circle members demonstrate exceptional generosity, faith in our vision, and a strong commitment to the mission and values of our school. Rev. Frascadore Society $25,000-$49,999 As the school’s first president, Rev. Henry C. Frascadore initiated the Annual Fund and pioneered the development of the Northwest Catholic Endowment Fund. As a result,

Presidents’ Circle ($50,000+) William and Alice Mortensen Foundation Anne F. Satriano†

Rev. Frascadore Society ($25,000+) Archdiocese of Hartford FIP Construction, Inc. Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools The Fund for Greater Hartford Maximillian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation

Rev. Colton Society ($10,000+) Theresa Notte Becker ’76 and Clinton Becker Mark D. Breen ’68 and Sundae Breen Jean Matarazzo Crispino ’77 and Michael Crispino Rose Crispino Edith and Giuliano DiFrancesco Bob and Margaret Dornfried Frank Genovese ’65 and Susan Genovese Mike and Chris Golic Edward E. Guillet ’69 Michael and Laurie Paternoster St. Ann’s Church

1961 Society ($5,000+) Laura Connelly Allen ’65 and Richard M. Allen Peter and Mary Bourdon Guy and Lena Carbone Commercial Flooring Concepts Gail and Jack Hughes Carey O’Brien McGlynn ’84 and Family William and Janet Miller

the school grew tremendously, and today’s students continue to enjoy the fruits of these programs. Rev. Colton Society $10,000-$24,999 During his time at Northwest Catholic, Rev. Bradford Colton, the first principal, was an exemplary leader, educator and mentor to many students. He lived the mission of our school with humbling grace and dedicated his life to educating others. 1961 Society $5,000-$9,999 Northwest Catholic opened its doors in 1961. Gifts from the members of this society make a notable impact on the growth and progression of our school and inspire others to invest in its future.

Robert and Rosanne O’Hara Michael D. Shangraw ’76 and Barbara Shangraw Dick and Denise Shima Daniel Sisk ’90 and Julie Sisk Daniel G. Troy ’70 and Kathleen A. Troy Margie and Brian Williamson

Green & White Circle ($2,500+) Anonymous Rick and Diane Beckerman The Berges Family Philip M. Bonee ’72 and Valerie Bonee Dick and Pat Cobb Allan and Judy Connal Luis J. DeOcejo ’69 and Anne DeOcejo Bill and Becky† Fenoglio John L. Flannery, Jr. ’79 and Tracy Flannery Kevin Grenham ’78 and Beth Grenham Christopher Harkins ’66 and Susan Harkins Hartford Foundation for Public Giving James L. Hudak ’82 and Maria A. Hudak Terry and Glynis Huffman Edward S. Jason ’71 and Mary Jason Katherine Stovall Jordan ’82 and Patrick Jordan Noreen and David Knortz Wayne and Pamela Kowalczyk Thomas and Letha Kunkel Gail Dionizio Lonczewski ’71 and Loren C. Lonczewski Marie De Maio Mansolillo ’82 and Scott Mansolillo

Green & White Circle $2,500-$4,999 Every fan of Northwest Catholic knows that green and white are as popular and as ubiquitous now as they were in 1961, when they made their debut as our school colors. Dominican Society $1,000-$2,499 In 1961, eight Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs devoted their time and energy to educating the young minds of Northwest Catholic students. Their guidance provided the foundation for the growth and development of the student body.

Gail McCue Walter and Teresa McTague Deacon Art Miller and the Office of Black Catholic Ministries Patrick and Karen Murphy Joe and Joyce O’Rourke Jack and Liza Quinn Joseph F. Reilly Golf Tournament Ralph T. Roosevelt ’65 and Jill Roosevelt Rebecca Blais Sanda ’90 and Chris Sanda Tim and Gerry Sullivan Ron Swanson James R. Turner ’74 and Janice Turner

Dominican Society ($1,000+) Anonymous Danielle Schiffer Andruszkiewicz ’77 and Peter Andruszkiewicz Michael and Chiara Armetta Marguerite Dionizio Arseneaux ’66 and Peter Arseneaux Gail and Ray Baker Ana and Winston Barrett Beth Collins Barton ’70 and Michael Barton Scott Bennett ’88 and Christine Bennett Edward D. Boudreau, Jr. ’69 and Susan Boudreau Joseph Buda and Linda Moran-Buda Timothy H. Callahan ’68 and Meg Callahan Gail Davis Cardwell ’73 and David Cardwell Bill and Karen Carew Anne and Philip Carpenter

Respecting Your Privacy – and Your Generosity Northwest Catholic never sells or shares its donor names and addresses. These lists reflect gifts made between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of these lists; please contact Advancement Director Patricia Walsh (pwalsh@nwcath.org) about errors or omissions.

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Jon and Eileen Case John Chapman and Lorri Marquez Kevin and Kate Conway Bob and Linda Crawford Roger A. Cyr ’77 Mo and Kathleen Davenport William R. Davis Tom and Lucie DiBella A.J. Dionizio ’65 and Terri Dionizio Rosemary Navin Dowd ’73 and Cornelius Dowd Thomas Driscoll and Patricia Teufel-Driscoll Mark Drusedum and Molly Knorr Owen and Joan Eagan Jack and Mary Facey Richard J. Fairbrother ’70 and Virginia Fairbrother Dan and Franca Filomeno William J. Fiocchetta ’72 and Patricia Fiocchetta Brendan and Maureen Fox Rev. Henry C. Frascadore Thomas Freund and Diane Mineck Gregory and Laura Garger Guy and Cynthia Giantonio and family John and Barbara Ginnetti Keith and Sandra Gollenberg Jo-Anne K. Graham ’71 Neville and Tracy Graham Claudia A. Hart ’78 Ray and Mary Higgins Barbara Lennon Hooper ’80 and John Hooper Mark L. Hudak ’71 and Bonnie Hudak Rich and Patty Hunter

Walter Hussey ’81 and Jennifer Hussey Chris and Gail Johnson Mildred C. Kay and Family and Friends of Robert L. Kay Thomas B. Kearney ’74 and Mary Jane Kearney John F. Kearns III ’75 and Connie Roher-Kearns Barbara and Tom Keenan Philip and Sue Kelly Korean Catholic Community David and Cheryl Kozak Cathleen Fox Laffin ’77 and Fran Laffin Margaret Steeves Laffin ’72 and Joseph Laffin Rich Lamb ’67 and Margaret Dolan Kara Cunningham Langan ’81 and Kevin Langan Terrence T. Lescoe ’72 and Norine Lescoe Dennis and Mary Lubozynski Geraldine Luksic ’69 Matthew Lynch and Susan Banks Dan and Mary Ellen Martin Mike and Diane McAndrews Mark McGoldrick ’78 and Carolyn McGoldrick Jody and Bob McGoldrick Stephen and Tracey Mencio Peter F. Mirabello Michelle Maglaty Mostello ’75 and Kenneth Mostello Denis Mullane Tom and Michelle Murphy Donald and Ilse Nigro Jim O’Brien ’84 and Julia O’Brien Timothy O’Brien ’77 and Linda O’Brien

Liam and Jo O’Leary David and Laurene Oleasz Katherine Parker ’82 Pete Peterson ’82 and Theresa Peterson John J. Phelan ’72 and Patricia Phelan Maureen Glynn Powers ’69 and John Powers John and Betsy Quinn Jane Reardon Richard Santos ’82 and Renee Roberts Santos ’81 Peter and Laurie Schwartz John and Kim Shea John C. and Mary Shukie Rich and Francine Sider Robert and Ann Siegel Donald Soucier and Deborah Presnick Ellen Fox Spalluto ’77 and Joseph Spalluto Scott and Ann Strid Dan and Maria Sullivan Patrick and Martha Terrion Pete and Doris Thomas Patrick and Sherri Thompson Colby and Anita Thresher Paul and Sue Vignati Bill and Pat Walsh Stephen Walsh ’77 and Allison Walsh Frank and Kim Waltman Jeff and Elaine Watts Jeffrey and Deborah Yao

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Young Alumni Founders’ Circle To encourage and cultivate major gifts from its newest alumni, Northwest Catholic has established the Young Alumni Founders’ Circle Society. The Founders’ Circle has long been the province of generous donors of $1,000 or more, but the YAFC gives young alums the opportunity to participate in this elite group with a smaller annual gift, based on how many years they have been out of school. The members of the Young Alumni Founders’ Circle are invited to the annual Founders’ Circle appreciation dinner. The contribution structure for young alums is the following: For the Classes of 2003-08 2001-02 1998-00 1996-97 1994-95

Contribution Amount $100 $150 $250 $300 $500

The Young Alumni Founders’ Circle members for 2009-10 are: Kathleen Kennelly Breitenwischer ’99 Joseph A. Fulliero ’99 Justin Smith ’99 Alaine F. ZuWallack ’99 Jason Diaz ’98 George Oprica ’96 Zaira Santiago ’95 Henry Wasserman ’95 Danielle Appel ’01 Hilary J. Scurlock ’03 Brenna Milbier ’04 John Scurlock ’06

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Alumni giving totals in each class are reported in three ways. Participation rates indicate the number of donors in relation to the number of “active” members, i.e. alumni with deliverable addresses. Total Class Contribution reflects gifts made to the Northwest Catholic Fund, along with gifts for capital or endowment purposes. The Northwest Catholic Fund total represents gifts to that fund, which are vital to our operations and help to fulfill our mission.

CLASS of 1965 22% Participation (44 of 203) $24,354 Total Class Contribution $16,294 Northwest Catholic Fund

Laura Connelly Allen Marilyn A. Bacon James E. Barry Kathryn Johnson Barry Carol Dalton Beach Catherine Foley Bodak-Gyovai Patricia Riordan Brown Kenneth Carpenter Isabel Bohannon Cummings Peter A. Curran A.J. Dionizio Charles Drury Clare McGuinness Drury Jill Boucher Dugas Brendan A. Durkin William R. Eckert III Gail Doherty Foss Robert Gallivan Donna Michaud Ganley Frank Genovese Robert Gregson Norma F. Ingram Stephen Keller Timothy F. Kelliher, Jr. Jeanne Tonucci Kelly Neil Kelly Catherine Zunner Kennelly Albert A. Lavoie Patricia Patry Le Brun James J. Leary III Kathleen Adams Mashl Jennifer Horton Mazur Claire Monahan McNamara Everett Pelkey Ralph T. Roosevelt Jerome Salmon William V. Shages Jr. Noreen Weaver Shawcross Dennis M. Spurr John Teahan Ronald Thompson John P. Tuohy Thomas J. Wall Noreen McNamara Waller

CLASS of 1966 20% Participation (31 of 158) $6,785 Total Class Contribution $6,675 Northwest Catholic Fund

Donald Armour Sheila Navin Armour

Marguerite Dionizio Arseneaux John N. Bohannon III Ann Cameron Armando L. Casals Anne Pettit Conway Patricia Mulkeen Droney Vincent Ferlini Marie Scully Gray Christopher Harkins Sharon T. Healy Mark J. Honiberg Jane Henahan House Denis J. Jacques Steven Leniart Eugene Madara Joan Buckley Matson Mary Lisa Dowd McGinley Susan Whalen McKeown Karen Lagan McNamara Connie Merritt Margaret Burns Morrison Paula Tapogna Sadlon Elizabeth Mirkin Seifel Margaret Linehan Skahill Tina Spagna-Czaczkes Michael J. Steeves Jo Anne Keating Thorpe Mary Boucher Tuohy Mary Campise Zdrojowy

CLASS of 1967 12% Participation (30 of 257) $4,870 Total Class Contribution $4,870 Northwest Catholic Fund

Barbara Curry Brimmer William A. Brimmer Jr. Kathryn Burk Jim Danaher Jim Donnelly John Dowd Jim Emswiler Jodi Warner Fyfe Molly Rees Gavin Carroll J. Grant Patricia Hamilton Laura Franco Jeppesen Charles J. Keefe Sally Calafiore Keefe Tom Kerrigan Rich Lamb Michael Loftus Martha Smith Murphy Marie A. Osborn Judith Merritt Rowean Ross M. Salonia Susan Wolfe Seigars

Robert Slusarz Charleen Parent Taylor Margaret McCormack Urban Stephen R. Urban Nicholas S. Walsh Pat Welch Mary Ellen Malone White Rose Corsillo Ziegler

CLASS of 1968 12% Participation (21 of 173) $12,085 Total Class Contribution $12,085 Northwest Catholic Fund

Jim Akin Virginia Redden Boland Mark D. Breen Brian J. Brimmer Timothy H. Callahan Mary Ellen Sullivan Connors Kathleen Curry Terence J. Donovan Michelle Richard DuChemin Ned Dunn John Facey Rita Hickey Ford Vincent Kraft Paul Larochelle David Miller Mary Jordan Sanford Maurice R. Turcotte, Jr. Janet Tonucci Waters James C. Weaver Dean Willis Diane Bachta Zalewski

CLASS of 1969 20% Participation (38 of 194) $20,765 Total Class Contribution $ 6,915 Northwest Catholic Fund

Robert J. Begley Edward D. Boudreau, Jr. Susan Carpenter Meg Bracken Cherchia Thomas Chrosniak III Joanne Riordan Collins John Collins III Louise Lagueux Concodello Ann Marie Faucher Corona Anne Ryan Degnan Alfred J. Del Ciampo Luis J. DeOcejo Dennis Dobruck David A. Downes

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Theresa Troiano Emery Nancy Tuohy Frobel Patti Gleason Susan Gray Edward E. Guillet Barbara Fanning Iorillo William J. Keenan Marcia Bullard Keeney Linda Whalen Kocha Rene J. Lopez Jay Luby Geraldine Luksic Kathleen Lynch-Mussen Dan Montano Alexander Pezzulo Stephen J. Pitura Maureen Glynn Powers Anne Burke Reiser Margaret Riley Janet Crowley Sackbauer Lenore Kelly Stebbins Catherine Peck Tamburro John G. Tamburro Diane Bessette Toscano Marguerite Lenge Weaver

CLASS of 1970 16% Participation (25 of 157) $9,175 Total Class Contribution $9,175 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anonymous Roberta L. Allison Beth Collins Barton Thomas D. Callahan Mary Chamberland Jerry Coursey Lorrie D. Devine Maureen Meaney Dietze Richard J. Fairbrother J. Michael Halloran Shannon Stock Herzfeld Wayne P. Levasseur Liza Dunlay Marecek Kathleen W. Meaney Jose A. Mendes Sandra Dittman Mendes Carol Perkins Morton James L. Mulshine E. Flynn O’Keefe Patricia J. O’Neil Sandra Corthouts Petruccelli Bud Poliquin William F. Scully III Daniel G. Troy John Turley

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CLASS of 1971 17% Participation (28 of 166) $14,965 Total Class Contribution $10,365 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anonymous Elaine Davis Charette Thomas G. Dudeck Barry Emswiler Kathleen Foley Walter H. Ghent Christine Gibson Jo-Anne K. Graham Robert Griffin Mary Bellizzi Halloran Mark L. Hudak Edward S. Jason Paul C. Kelly James B. Leeds Gail Dionizio Lonczewski Joan Andrew Luddy James Malone Brian M. McGuire Terence J. McGuire, III Patricia Romano McMahon Mary G. Morley Peter J. Murphy Thomas J. O’Brien Jamie Dernbach Potkai Susanne Russell Mary Quinn Spillane Barbara Beck Stiles Joseph J. Tedone

CLASS of 1972 19% Participation (31 of 167) $11,860 Total Class Contribution $ 8,010 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anonymous Mary Lou Angelastro Kate Donohue Barnhart Philip J. Bieluch Janet Lynch Black Philip M. Bonee Albert J. Callahan Barbara Blanchfield Carpenter Joan Sennett Compagna John M. DeAngelis Susan Devine Dick Marcella Hart Esler William J. Fiocchetta Herve A. Gelinas Kevin P. Gherard Lucinda A. Harris Patricia Devanney Hotchkiss Joanne Rees Kaczor Kathleen Tracey LaChance Margaret Steeves Laffin Terrence T. Lescoe Kevin McGuire Mary Ellen Burke Nichols Christopher J. Perigard

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John J. Phelan Mary E. Randall James M. Sarr Robert E. Shangraw Virginia Batesole Smith Jacqueline Lapenta Wasta

CLASS of 1973 17% Participation (22 of 128) $5,060 Total Class Contribution $3,060 Northwest Catholic Fund

Bradford Brimmer Tim Bye James Callahan Gail Davis Cardwell Gene Cronin Rosemary Navin Dowd Kenneth Goroshko Elizabeth Roemke Graves Michael Hughes Robert G. Leeds Peter H. Lesiczka Anthony Mascolo Susan Hickey McCabe Timothy J. McGuire Russell Morrisett Kathleen M. O’Connor Anne Bagnall Pelow John Pelow Malcolm Poole Christopher Saunders Roberta O’Brien Stimpson Michael F. Tyler

CLASS of 1974 15% Participation (23 of 153) $7,229 Total Class Contribution $5,135 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anonymous Stephen Balkun John Breault Ann Marie Fiocchetta Claffey Neil Claffey Paul W. Davis Ann Marie O’Neil Davoren Thomas F. Davoren III Cynthia Killian Dodd Geraldine Morrissey Duncan Judith Preston Francis Susan E. Grimes Scott Guilmartin Bruce Jachym Thomas B. Kearney Robert Keefe Ida D. McGhee Diane Nastri Michael A. O’Brien Andrew F. Resnisky Irene Piccione Resnisky James R. Turner Laureen Apuzzo Wood

CLASS of 1975

CLASS of 1977

18% Participation (25 of 141) $5,551 Total Class Contribution $5,451 Northwest Catholic Fund

21% Participation (37 of 174) $20,798 Total Class Contribution $10,798 Northwest Catholic Fund

Richard J. Cobb Theresa Desjardins Cobb Sheri Williams Connelly Joseph J. Darman Cristina Creamer Downes Melanie Wentworth Dumont Kenneth M. Fleming Robert A. Giuliano Catherine E. Gobes Jacqueline Bisson Gustafson Jacqueline Johnson John F. Kearns III Maureen Keefe Carolyn Hughes LaMonaca Terry Caruso Michalman Michelle Maglaty Mostello Donald O’Connor Peggy O’Neil-Murphy John F. Roth Susan Shea James J. Sivo Lynn A. Smith Mary Quish Smullen Paul Tetreault Kathleen Glynn Tremblay

Anonymous Anthony R. Amato Danielle Schiffer Andruszkiewicz Lisa Chambers Barrett Diane Brighenti John F. Buckley, Jr. Elizabeth Hemond Cannone Michael T. Cobb Jean Matarazzo Crispino Roger A. Cyr Michael P. Deneen Debora Metcalfe Doucette William Dougherty Tim Egan Carl D. Frobel Anthony Giusani Roseann Pauroso Gomez Tracey Young Horner Kevin Hughes Vicki Shangraw Kvedar Cathleen Fox Laffin Mary Quinn Londergan Nancy Davis Mainelli Jeanne Newcomb McGeehin Michael P. McGoldrick Mark C. Molloy Matthew E. Morgan Timothy O’Brien Diane Berube Purcell J. Thaddeus Rice Michael S. Riley Sally Scully Ellen Fox Spalluto Daniel Venora Carol Verfurth Stephen Walsh Maura Walsh-O’Brien

CLASS of 1976 17% Participation (20 of 117) $28,225 Total Class Contribution $10,225 Northwest Catholic Fund

Theresa Notte Becker Eileen Brewer-Akin Jennifer Albert Didier Gayle Apuzzo Dillman Paul Faulkner Thomas Fenton Noreen Holmes Giannini Thomas R. Giuliano Eleanor J. Hart John Heslin Patrice Preston Heslin Bridget Walsh Moses Gerard P. Mullane Jean Lambertson Nowak Michael D. Shangraw Maura Hennessy Shaw Mark Smith Mary Rice Sternberg Sheila McMahon Verre Joan O’Brien Wildfeuer

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CLASS of 1978 12% Participation (20 of 164) $7,940 Total Class Contribution $7,820 Northwest Catholic Fund

Noreen Daly Cavanaugh Andrew S. Clarke Angela Coco Martha Fanning Erickson Kevin Grenham Claudia A. Hart Anne O’Connor Hutchins Bob Kay Ellen McGuire Kelly Arthur B. Landry III James P. Lester Amy Randall Lynch Daniel Lynch Mark McGoldrick Kevin McHugh Jean Donnelly Molloy

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Michael F. Morris Gina Capodicasa Panek Maryann Sheehan Schuppe Patricia Shea-Lovell

CLASS of 1979 20% Participation (28 of 137) $7,015 Total Class Contribution $6,965 Northwest Catholic Fund

Sharon Tracey Barrett Paul E. Bisson Antonietta Zullo Carreira Catherine A. Curis Rev. Shawn Daly Christopher D. Deneen Frances Giuliano DiFiore John L. Flannery, Jr. Richard C. Hemond Robert J. Hilliard Craig M. Hudak Cecil D. Hudson Elizabeth Johnson Katherine Rodgers Katzman Drew Kearns Maura McNally Kearns Veronica H. Kulig Mary Gaffney McDonagh F. Devin McGarry Robert J. Melanson Mary Dunn Miner Mary Muccio David G. Pastula Martin M. Pitek James T. Scully Ann Flaherty Steinle Peter B. Vaphiades Diane Mangan Venora

CLASS of 1980 11% Participation (16 of 149) $3,065 Total Class Contribution $2,965 Northwest Catholic Fund

Donald Bisson Patricia A. Bray James E. Dakin Mary Conlon Dannhauser Bridget Cassell Dunn Dwight Edwards Patricia Flaherty Mary Cobb Gothers Theresa Morse Hatzikostas Barbara Lennon Hooper Joan Janiszewski Karas Elizabeth Rodgers Lomedico Colleen Brewer Moore Robert J. O’Brien Mark Pace William J. Scully

CLASS of 1981 18% Participation (27 of 152) $5,970 Total Class Contribution $5,470 Northwest Catholic Fund

Matthew Brewer Michele Cavanagh Burris Elizabeth Bartus Cahill Cynthia Hesketh Calitri Patricia Folia Carnright Mary Clark Connell Eileen Brennan Deneen Bernadette Keefe Dore Susan Silvester Duncan Erin O’Brien Earley Patricia Lynch Fagan Sheila Walsh Fobare Michael J. Griffin Margaret Verrengia Hallinan Lee Ann La Porte Harper Walter Hussey Kara Cunningham Langan Margaret Hoare Malley Ann Gaffney Marquis Karen Rodgers Miller Kathleen Connors O’Brien Holly O’Brien Stauber Diane Sisk Tretton Jeanne Murray Van Schaack Charles Verfurth Betsy Lawyer Volg Kevin Werle

CLASS of 1982 26% Participation (42 of 164) $14,997 Total Class Contribution $14,997 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anonymous Paul R. Amato Pam Attardo Michael Bednarz Cheryl Weissenburger Blough David F. Blough Thomas M. Brewer Maureen Gaffney Bridgman Brian J. Dalton Susan Pastula D’Anna Elizabeth Dougherty Davis Trish Murphy Deitz Sharon Royce Dempsey Carrie Doyle Peter Gobes Sue Walsh Griffin Patrice Landers Grish James L. Hudak Katherine Stovall Jordan Kerry Casey Kelley Wilder J. Leavitt Susan Shimkus Lemkuil Ann-Marie Lynch Marie De Maio Mansolillo Ellen Dakin Matthews Sharon Kristofak McHale

John Mendes Mary Beth Crawley Mendes Jenny Notte Thomas J. O’Neill Katherine Parker Andrea Ackels Patrina Pete Peterson Marigrace Mulshine Roche Audrey Samolyk Carmen Ruiz Schuder Rosie Craemer Shea Art Spada Nancy Flaherty Tehan Paula Forte Thompson Teresa Mobilio Toomey

CLASS of 1983 14% Participation (14 of 97) $2,130 Total Class Contribution $2,130 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anonymous Edward Connors Kerry M. Cronin Tim Flanagan Tom Hilliard Matthew Marafino G. Thomas Marshall Elizabeth Forand Morrisroe Tim Parker John Peterson Lisa Walczewski Souza Margo Gagliardi Tucker Mark Twambly Peter E. Van Schaack

CLASS of 1984 9% Participation (11 of 121) $8,015 Total Class Contribution $8,015 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anonymous Terrie Giegel Bournique Maura Travers Douglas John K. Hampton William J. Kelly III Meg Grady McCrudden Carey O’Brien McGlynn Marlene Facey McGunigle Jim O’Brien Patricia Randall Taylor Margaret Mulshine Timoney

CLASS of 1985

Ellen Dupuis Dudek Robert J. Hanks Sandra Murray Hayes Andrew R. Marafino Eileen Walsh Neubert Kathleen Shima O’Brien Robert Quinn, Jr. Catherine Rusconi Sansbury Andrew Schiffer Michael J. Sisk Leah Stroman Royd Vassiljev

CLASS of 1986 6% Participation (7 of 110) $740 Total Class Contribution $740 Northwest Catholic Fund

Lisa Guillet Abrams Michael Collyer Leslie DeMaio Costello Laura Ginnetti McDonnell Timothy McDonnell Katherine Schave Scott C. Thresher

CLASS of 1987 7% Participation (7 of 104) $1,977 Total Class Contribution $1,077 Northwest Catholic Fund

Suzanne Liss Margaret Deneen MacDonald Jefferson C. Moore Jon Stevenson Mark D. Stevenson Lynne Chesner Torbeck Kathleen Hupka Willey

CLASS of 1988 8.2% Participation (9 of 110) $2,645 Total Class Contribution $2,145 Northwest Catholic Fund

Scott Bennett Daniel Cavanagh James P. Cullen Linda Krein Cullen Alison Brewer Jamin Peter Pabich Elizabeth Guertin Regan Jennifer Samolyk Michelle L. Thresher

10% Participation (15 of 151) $1,655 Total Class Contribution $1,655 Northwest Catholic Fund

Amy Di Pippo Connors Hillary Harding Cronin Margaret Donnelly

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CLASS of 1989 6% Participation (4 of 71) $750 Total Class Contribution $750 Northwest Catholic Fund

Julie Schiffer Climer Susan Daly Hoffman Margaret Hennessy Knight Amy A. Powers

CLASS of 1990 10% Participarion (6 of 60) $10,985 Total Class Contribution $10,985 Northwest Catholic Fund

Duane Bouligny Sean Carroll Rebecca Blais Sanda Elizabeth Gies Schuck Tchaka B. Shepherd Daniel Sisk

CLASS of 1991 8% Participation (3 of 38) $1,100 Total Class Contribution $1,100 Northwest Catholic Fund

CLASS of 1995 9% Participation (7 of 79) $768 Total Class Contribution $768 Northwest Catholic Fund

Jaclyn Lubozynski Coghan Bridget Eukers David L. Miskavitch Joshua Reese Zaira Santiago John B. Shukie Henry Wasserman

CLASS of 1996 10% Participation (6 of 62) $557 Total Class Contribution $557 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anonymous Lauren Shukie McHugh Jennifer Guertin Shockley

Anonymous Sarah Griffin Casper Elizabeth Cenci Jennifer Boudreau Djang George Oprica Kathleen Socha

CLASS of 1992

CLASS of 1997

3% Participation (2 of 70) $50 Total Class Contribution $50 Northwest Catholic Fund

4% Participation (3 of 74) $420 Total Class Contribution $270 Northwest Catholic Fund

James L. Flaherty Anne Marinelli

Daniel Avery Amy L. Griffin Danielle L. Watt

CLASS of 1993 2% Participation (1 of 62) $10 Total Class Contribution $10 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anabela Felicissimo Xavier

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Erica M. Lucas Elizabeth Lynch Oates Jonathan T. Reed Jeffrey Soto Byron J. Thresher John R. Wilson

10% Participation (11 of 113) $770 Total Class Contribution $770 Northwest Catholic Fund

Kathleen Kennelly Breitenwischer Meghan Mahoney Cancelliere Kelly A. Carpenter Jill Carpenter Devor Michelle M. Dube Joseph A. Fulliero Niamh J. O’Leary Justin Smith Amanda L. Vacca-Bartley Patrick Williamson Alaine F. ZuWallack

CLASS of 2000 2% Participation (2 of 108) $60 Total Class Contribution $60 Northwest Catholic Fund

Anonymous Jason Ball

CLASS of 2001

4% Participation (4 of 104) $242 Total Class Contribution $ 95 Northwest Catholic Fund

Danielle Appel Meggan Montano Delroy A. Ross Jr. Justin A. Sider Jacqueline Tanzella Christine Willey

2% Participation (3 of 116) $75 Total Class Contribution $75 Northwest Catholic Fund

Kate Johnson Amanda Miser Reese Maggie L. Zweiben

CLASS of 2003

16% Participation (10 of 62) $2,313 Total Class Contribution $1,488 Northwest Catholic Fund

8% Participation (9 of 119) $390 Total Class Contribution $390 Northwest Catholic Fund

Kara Bidstrup Colette Byfield Elise Guidobono Garbeck Alicia ZuWallack Graves

Ari J. Barnett Matthew Cronin Adam Gooley Jessica Mangene

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Stephanie McQueen Jennie Quinn Hilary J. Scurlock Meghan Terrion Whitehouse Meghan Williamson

CLASS of 2004 6% Participation (7 of 118) $310 Total Class Contribution $260 Northwest Catholic Fund

Kerry Bannon Anthony Donatelli Sarah Driscoll Sean Halloran Virginia Lathrop Brenna Milbier Tina Flannery Scoppetta

CLASS of 2006 2% Participation (2 of 138) $110 Total Class Contribution $110 Northwest Catholic Fund

Rachel Driscoll John Scurlock

CLASS of 2008 6% Participation (6 of 101) $270 Total Class Contribution $270 Northwest Catholic Fund

CLASS of 2002

CLASS of 1998

Jason Diaz Chantel Ford Kathleen Halloran Tanya M. Rivera

CLASS of 1999

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7% Participation (13 of 181) $286 Total Class Contribution $286 Northwest Catholic Fund

Victoria Clarke Katherine Curtin Nicholas Filomeno Elise Huehner Kristin Lombard Celina Marquis Christopher Prescott Stacie Provencher Brandon Sands Carolyn Spalluto Danielle St. Jacques Kristin Sullivan Kate Williamson

CLASS of 2010 2% Participation (3 of 163) $60 Total Class Contribution $60 Northwest Catholic Fund

Zachary Boorman James Italia Justin Strid

curren t pa rent h on or roll of dono r s Northwest Catholic is fortunate to receive considerable financial support each year from the parents of our students. Recognizing that tuition alone does not cover the cost of a child’s education, many parents choose to make a gift to the Northwest Catholic Fund that helps subsidize the difference between the actual cost and the tuition. These important gifts make it possible for us to maintain a reasonable tuition relative to other private schools. Additionally, parents support Northwest Catholic through other gifts to endowment and capital projects. We are indeed grateful to these parents for the investment they have made in enhancing the educational experience we are able to provide to our students. Parents contributed $102,187 to the Northwest Catholic Fund, with total parent giving amounting to $143,762. Rev. Colton Society ($10,000+) Theresa Notte Becker ’76 and Clinton Becker Jean Matarazzo Crispino ’77 and Michael Crispino Edith and Giuliano DiFrancesco Mike and Chris Golic Michael and Laurie Paternoster

1961 Society ($5,000+) Peter and Mary Bourdon Gail and Jack Hughes Robert and Rosanne O’Hara

Peter and Laurie Schwartz John and Kim Shea Robert and Ann Siegel Donald Soucier and Deborah Presnick Ellen Fox Spalluto ’77 and Joseph Spalluto Scott and Ann Strid Patrick and Martha Terrion Patrick and Sherri Thompson Paul and Sue Vignati Jeff and Elaine Watts Jeffrey and Deborah Yao

Benefactors ($500+) Green & White Circle ($2,500+) Rick and Diane Beckerman Allan and Judy Connal Kevin Grenham ’78 and Beth Grenham Terry and Glynis Huffman Wayne and Pamela Kowalczyk Thomas and Letha Kunkel Marie De Maio Mansolillo ’82 and Scott Mansolillo Gail McCue Walter and Teresa McTague Patrick and Karen Murphy Jack and Liza Quinn

Dominican Society ($1,000+) Michael and Chiara Armetta Joseph Buda and Linda Moran-Buda Bill and Karen Carew Jon and Eileen Case John Chapman and Lorri Marquez Bob and Linda Crawford Mo and Kathleen Davenport Tom and Lucie DiBella Mark Drusedum and Molly Knorr Dan and Franca Filomeno Thomas Freund and Diane Mineck Gregory and Laura Garger Neville and Tracy Graham Keith and Sandra Gollenberg Ray and Mary Higgins Richard and Patty Hunter David and Cheryl Kozak Cathleen Fox Laffin ’77 and Fran Laffin Margaret Steeves Laffin ’72 and Joseph Laffin Kara Cunningham Langan ’81 and Kevin Langan Matthew Lynch and Susan Banks Dan and Mary Ellen Martin Mike and Diane McAndrews Stephen and Tracey Mencio Peter F. Mirabello Tom and Michelle Murphy David and Laurene Oleasz

Gail and Ray Baker Robert and Ria Battaglia Mike Clapis and Carla Martin Michael and Lauri Dahlem Susan Silvester Duncan ’81 and James Duncan Chris and Cheryl Italia Ken and Camille Kilgore Linda B. Krikawa Patrick and Suzanne Lemp Marc and Mary Leuenberger Peter and Isabella Marandino Paul and Karen McKenna Jeff and Maribeth Mortillaro Patrick and Karen Murphy John and Nhung Nocera Michael and Mary Ruddat Kerry G. Ruiz and Carissa A. Fusco Thomas and Mary Sitaro Tom and Marlene Tartaro Frank and Kim Waltman Susan Wiskowski Robert and Linda Yorgensen Michael and Lisa Young

Patrons ($250+) Anonymous Leandre and Josiane Adifon Joe and Teresa Anquillare Terrie Giegel Bournique ’84 and Glenn Bournique Sheri Williams Connelly ’75 and Kevin Connelly Michael P. Deneen ’77 and Jennifer Deneen Bob and Tara Doyle Kamal and Usha Faldu Kristi and Jerry Gillespie Joel and Beth Grieco Margaret Verrengia Hallinan ’81 and James Hallinan William and Susan Healey Mark and Lisa Iovine John and Vanessa Kapral Ina and Rohini Katkar Kelly and Kathy Kearney Mike and Rita Kennedy

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Michael and Mary Ledwidge Donna Lorenzo Merritt and Maggie McDonough Shawn and Patty Meehan Chris and Pamela Moore Russell and Susan Pelton Blerim and Urime Prevalla Glenn and Jane Purple Jeff and Mary Scobee David and Kelly Skalski Michael F. Tyler ’73 John and Maureen Vaughn Michael and Patricia Visintainer Kevin and Lisa Weiss

Sponsors ($100+) Anonymous Michael and Elizabeth Barrachina Nancy and Marino Boccuzzi Peter Boorman and Lyn Connery Elizabeth Hemond Cannone ’77 and John Cannone John and Whitney Christina Tim and Catherine Curran Michael and Katie Donnelly Lawrence and Alicia D’Orsi Rick and Nita Duenas Martha Fanning Erickson ’78 and Steven Erickson Bernard and Patricia Feeney Leif and Nancy Fellinger Brian and Vicki Ferrell Dan and Virginia Gilmour Michael and Paula Greenberg Bill and Teresa Harris John Heslin ’76 and Patrice Preston Heslin ’76 Bob and Anne Kelly Maryann and Michael Lacouture Tony and Susan Lanzarone William and Mary Lathrop Mark and Vanessa Lewis Scott and Moira Lowe Daniel Lynch ’78 and Amy Randall Lynch ’78 Joseph and Sharyn Marakovits Robert and Susan McCarron James and Caryl Mitsch Mark C. Molloy ’77 and Jean Donnelly Molloy ’78 John and Abigail Moore Richard and Liz Morris Paul and Karen Nista John and Lisa Olszewski Bob and Elizabeth Paine Jung Park and Kyung Jin Suzanne Baran Piacentini Edward and Lori Ragalis Michael S. Riley ’77 and Gail Riley Laura and Jeff Rode Maryann Sheehan Schuppe ’78 and Walter Schuppe Wayne and Coreen Sumple

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Betsy Lawyer Volg ’81 and Kenneth Volg Greg and Dee Waybright Brian and Marie West George and Maureen Wine John and Sheila Yorio

Anniversary ($50+) Anonymous Nicholas and Michele Adamidis Paul R. Amato ’82 and Kathy Amato Rick and Melanie Beaule Cynthia Hesketh Calitri ’81 and Edward Calitri Tom and E.J. Conlin Christopher D. Deneen ’79 and Eileen Brennan Deneen ’81 Kevin and Cathy Dowd George and Colleen Foster-Bey David and Mary Beth Greenwood Steve and Dori Grimshaw Michael and Claudia Janusko Jim and Linda Jordano Joseph and Kim Lamari

Jeffrey and Regina Livingston Nicholas Lorenzo Anthony and Valerie Massaro James and Kathy McCormack Timothy McDonnell ’86 and Laura Ginnetti McDonnell ’86 Michael P. McGoldrick ’77 and Marilyn McGoldrick Carolyn L. McKenna Marianne and Scott McKenzie Jeffrey and Corinna Mossberg Sheila Orsini Michael and Mary Rosano Joseph and Kathleen Salvio Marc and Sheila Sherer Irwin and Olive Tronchin

Bruce and Geri Dees Joseph and Regina Domingo Robert and Louise Dornfried Michael and Bendu Fitzgerald Robert and Eileen Gilbert Brian and Arlene Harris Bruce and Beate Huehner James and Ellen Juliano Mark and Natalia LeDuc Timothy J. McGuire ’73 and Susan McGuire John and Kelly McKenna Thomas J. O’Neill ’82 and Jennifer O’Neill James and Susan Ray Alfred and Barbara Tanguay Andrew Wizner and Sheila Houlihan Henry and Evyonne Yazdzik

Donors Anonymous Mary and Lawrence Bissell Lee and Norma Brown Edward Connors ’83 and Amy Di Pippo Connors ’85 Tim and Claire Daly

al umni paren t h on or roll of don ors Parents of alumni continue to support Northwest Catholic as they see the value of the education borne out in their sons’ and daughters’ successes. This year, Alumni Parents gave $71,479 to the Northwest Catholic Fund, while their overall giving to all funds amounted to $91,632. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing support of the school.

Rev. Colton Society ($10,000+)

Dominican Society ($1,000+)

Edith and Giuliano DiFrancesco Mike and Chris Golic Michael and Laurie Paternoster

Danielle Schiffer Andruszkiewicz ’77 and Peter Andruszkiewicz Ana and Winston Barrett Beth Collins Barton ’70 and Michael Barton Anne and Philip Carpenter Kevin and Kate Conway William R. Davis Thomas Driscoll and Patricia Teufel-Driscoll Mark Drusedum and Molly Knorr Owen and Joan Eagan Jack and Mary Facey Dan and Franca Filomeno Brendan and Maureen Fox John and Barbara Ginnetti Neville and Tracy Graham Rich and Patty Hunter Chris and Gail Johnson Philip and Sue Kelly Dennis and Mary Lubozynski Mike and Diane McAndrews Jody and Bob McGoldrick Denis Mullane Tom and Michelle Murphy Liam and Jo O’Leary David and Laurene Oleasz Betsy and John Quinn Jane Reardon Richard Santos

1961 Society ($5,000+) Peter and Mary Bourdon William and Janet Miller Dick and Denise Shima Margie and Brian Williamson

Green & White Circle ($2,500+) The Berges Family Philip M. Bonee ’72 and Valerie Bonee Dick and Pat Cobb Terry and Glynis Huffman Edward S. Jason ’71 and Mary Jason Noreen and David Knortz Wayne and Pamela Kowalczyk Marie De Maio Mansolillo ’82 and Scott Mansolillo Gail McCue Joe and Joyce O’Rourke Tim and Gerry Sullivan

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Peter and Laurie Schwartz John C. and Mary Shukie Rich and Francine Sider Ellen Fox Spalluto ’77 and Joseph Spalluto Dan and Maria Sullivan Patrick and Martha Terrion Pete and Doris Thomas Colby and Anita Thresher Paul and Sue Vignati Bill and Pat Walsh Jeff and Elaine Watts

Benefactors ($500+) Robert and Ria Battaglia Richard Berry Jr. Mike Clapis and Carla Martin Louis and MaryAnn Godbout Paul and Betty Ann Grady Oz and Kirsten Griebel Robert and Ann Hanks Barbara Fanning Iorillo ’69 Catherine Zunner Kennelly ’65 and Sean Kennelly Steven and Diane Krupa James J. Leary III ’65 and Jane Leary Patrick and Suzanne Lemp Marc and Mary Leuenberger Peter and Isabella Marandino Frank and Joann Martorelli

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Anthony Mascolo ’73 and Nathalie Mascolo Jeff and Maribeth Mortillaro Mark and Nancy Ricciardelli Susan Wiskowski

Patrons ($250+) Anonymous Stephen Balkun ’74 and Anita Balkun Dick and Kathy Callahan Kenneth Carpenter ’65 and Barbara Blanchfield Carpenter ’72 John M. DeAngelis ’72 and Patricia DeAngelis Michael P. Deneen ’77 and Jennifer Deneen Tom and Madelyn Filomeno Michael and Linda Griffin Scott Guilmartin ’74 Frank and Mary Fran Hennessy Bob and Pat Hilliard Michele and Gary Johnson Kelly and Kathy Kearney Joan Keating-McKeon and Michael McKeon William and Eileen Lichtenfels Donna Lorenzo Al and Helga Phillips Glenn and Jane Purple Corrie Sadler Vince and Ann Scacchitti Jeff and Mary Scobee Ray and Carol Sisk Jack and Peggy Sitarz Janet Stone and Michael J. Selissen Michael and Penny Tosatti Karen Coale Tracey Michael F. Tyler ’73 John and Maureen Vaughn William W. Walsh

Sponsors ($100+) Anonymous Wayne and Ann Marie Ayotte James and Noreen Bachteler Marilyn A. Bacon and James M. Vaughan William F. Baker Elisa Barbarese Frank and Sheila Beneski Deborah Berry Mary Bowie John and Ellen Brett Terry and Charo Brock Thomas and Nancy Byrne Albert Callahan Alan and Faith Casey Paula Casey Kevin and Deirdre Cavanagh Mark and Maureen Cenci Michael and Carroll Conway Rosita M. Creamer Bridie Cronin Beverly M. Curry Ann M. Davis Larry and Joan Delphia Donald and Murva Deneen Michael and Katie Donnelly William and Judith Dowden

Martha Fanning Erickson ’78 and Steven Erickson Robert and Elizabeth Fusick William and Mary Galligan Joe and Orathai Gaspar Robert A. Giuliano ’75 and Cathy Giuliano Helen D. Gray Michael and Paula Greenberg Catherine Grimes John and Maria Guedes Steve and Kathy Hansen Bill and Teresa Harris John Heslin ’76 and Patrice Preston Heslin ’76 Eileen S. Horan Joungsoon Huh and Hyun Tack Shin Alois and Ellen Kallfelz William and Mary Lathrop Rick and Fay Lenz Joan Andrew Luddy ’71 and Richard Luddy Daniel Lynch ’78 and Amy Randall Lynch ’78 Joe and Pat Lynch Jack and Elaine Lyons Tom and Bernie Malloy Joseph and Sharyn Marakovits Peter and Irma Mas John and Kathleen McMahon Ethel Melanson Paul Meskiewicz and Kathleen WelliverMeskiewicz Donald and Cecilia Milbier James and Caryl Mitsch William D. Molloy, Sr. John and Debra Natale Alpha and Gloria Nicholson Virginia O’Brien Bud and Jayne O’Donnell Russell Ohlheiser John and Lisa Olszewski Ralph and Cruger Phillips Bill and Rosemary Powers Michael S. Riley ’77 and Gail Riley Mike and Mary-Ellen Rogers Paul and Brenda Rothman Mark and Lynette Scapellati Loren and Carol Sheridan Schave Bob and Janet Schultz Barbara Selig John and Marcia Shaughnessy Margaret Linehan Skahill ’66 and John F. Skahill Peter and Doreen Slomski Anthony R. Sullivan Jim and Dorothy Tuohy Gail Tyler Thomas and Marisa Varney Mario P. Vicki Tracie L. Vicki Maurice and Claire Walsh Bob and Denise Winland Richard and Lorraine ZuWallack

Anniversary ($50+) Anonymous David and Marie Allabaugh Bill and Adelaide Barry Joe and Cindy Bazzano Lucille Bellizzi N O RT H W E S T C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L

Diana Boorjian Robert and Colette Bouvier Warren and Diane Cardone Mark and Diane Caron Antonietta Zullo Carreira ’79 and Paulo Carreira Mary Chamberland Gloria Chambers Allen and Janice Chin Brad and Eileen Connolly David and Margaret Crombie Thomas and Aline Cronin Piotr and Ewa Czajkowski Christopher D. Deneen ’79 and Eileen Brennan Deneen ’79 Frank and Cal DiPippo Kevin and Cathy Dowd Cristina Creamer Downes ’75 and William G. Downes IV Don and Joanne Fenton Ron and Barbara Ferri Catherine E. Gobes ’75 and Alfred Masciocchi David and Mary Beth Greenwood Edward and Doris Guillet Charleen F. Gunning J. Michael Halloran ’70 and Mary Bellizzi Halloran ’71, Kathleen Halloran ’98, and Sean Halloran ’04 Kevin and Patricia Hannifan Kathleen W. Hart Drew Kearns ’79 and Maura McNally Kearns ’79 Steve and Susan Kristofak George and Mary Lester Dan and Jackie Lilly Nicholas Lorenzo Steven and Mary Mackinnon Elizabeth and Douglas Maus Anthony and Valerie Massaro Joseph and Marie Mastronardi James and Kathy McCormack Leonard and Mary Melanson Anne Melly Perline Menyfield Steve and Cathy Milewski Dan Montano ’69 and Claudia Montano Nicholas A. Notte, Sr. Lou and Linda Pellino Alan Lake and Anne E. Pidano Frank and Alice Pinney Elizabeth M. Plumley Barbara Pulito John and Catherine Quinn R. Craig and Yvonne Robinson Paul and Brenda Rohan Bob and Janice Shangraw Harriet P. Shea Herb and Elizabeth Shepardson Carol Stevenson Edward and Karen Sullivan Kathleen Glynn Tremblay ’75 and Thomas Tremblay Rose Corsillo Ziegler ’67 and Wayne Ziegler

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Cecile Baker Helen Batayte Gary C. Bennett Mary and Lawrence Bissell Virginia Redden Boland ’68 and Floran J. Boland Joseph Bonfatto and Corinne Kapp Ed and Brenda Boudreau Clarence and Irene Bourret Leroy and Hope Bruff Harold and Rosemarie Castonguay James and Leida Clarke Timothy and Maureen Coleman Elizabeth Concannon Kathryn Craemer Ben and Sylvia Crispino Kathleen Cunningham Henry and Theresa Davis Roxanne Dean Mike and Kathy DeConti Anna M. Dennison Diane Denton Yolande P. Dumont Bette W. Egan Maria Ferreira Sandra A. Flash Haynes and Delores Ford John and Sarah Gauger Robert and Eileen Gilbert

Robert and Maryann Giovino Walter and Catherine Greenfield Leonora Goroshko Walter and Mary Hampton Brian and Arlene Harris Frederick and Yolande Hesketh Stephen and Evelyn Hudak Bruce and Beate Huehner Glenn and Gloria Knierim Frank and Julianna Kulig Nancy Ladish Anthony and Alice LaPenta Catherine La Penta Mark and Natalia LeDuc Richard and Stephanie Leonard Agnes Looney Thomas Malone John and Joan Manfredi Ida D. McGhee John and Pamela McGee John and Mary Mengual Terry Caruso Michalman ’75 and Roger Michalman Colleen Michelson Jon and Candice Neagle Julia and Matthew Oprica William and Diane Ortiz Marjorie Palm

Elizabeth Parody Ed and Carol Peltier Lila C. Pitek Corinne Prete Neil and Faith Quagliaroli James and Susan Ray Herman and Jennifer Raphael Bernard and Joanne Rooney Carl and Marie Rosensweig Mario and Elaine Rubino Ed and Peggy Samolyk Edward and Teresa Sieczek Paul and Jeanine Simoneau Yawo L. Simpini Richard and Phyllis Smith Michael and Elaine Sponzo Ward and Violet Strange Edmund and Patricia Suski Alfred and Barbara Tanguay Anthony and Frances Vacca Donald and Glenda Wilkerson Joe and Cindy Wilusz William and Joan Yokow

GRA N D PARENTS H ONOR ROLL OF D ONORS Rev. Colton Society ($10,000+) Rose Crispino Bob and Margaret Dornfried

Dominican Society ($1,000+) William R. Davis Owen and Joan Eagan Brendan and Maureen Fox John and Barbara Ginnetti Philip and Sue Kelly

Benefactors ($500+) John and Rita Chakalos

Patrons ($250+) Mike and LuLu DelNegro John and Arline Dowd Jennie Gorra Anne M. Healey Monica Italia Barbara Kielbasa Judith G. McDonough Charles H. Strid

Sponsors ($100+) Ceasar Anquillare Fran Beckerman Paul and Karen Bosnyak Bridie Cronin

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Josephine D’Orsi Joseph D. Filomeno Jim and Louise Healey Alois and Ellen Kallfelz Antoinette Landor Michael and Joan Lemp Marianne Lorenzo Katherine McCarthy Ethel Melanson Ron and Margaret Merriman Frank and Ann Mirabello William D. Molloy, Sr. Ann M. Murphy Arthur and Patricia O’Grady Albert and JeanEmily Penta Eleanor W. Ryan Barbara Selig Gail Tyler Irene Visintainer Nancy Walden

Anniversary ($50+) Anonymous Gloria Bennett Robert and Colette Bouvier Frances M. Bowen Patty Celadon Josephine Coribello Philomena M. DeLeon Frank and Cal DiPippo Jack and Cheryl Ferrell N O RT H W E S T C AT H O L I C H I G H S C H O O L

Shirley Fitzpatrick Michael and Janet Garger Bill and Alice Hardy Albert and Dorothy Kirk James A. Lowe Jim and Winnie McCormick Carol and Angelo Nista Chester and Alma Omichinski Ronald and Nancy Pelton Larry and Dale Roath Tom and Sandy Sheehan Joseph and Stella Vallo Harry and Elizabeth Yorgensen

Donors James and Mary Carey Kathleen Cunningham Elena Delgado Diane Denton Anthony J. DiRe Frederick and Yolande Hesketh Theresa C. Kuhlberg Rose Mantell James and Joanne Moran Michael Moran Anne and Tony Newbury Mary Ellen Stanwick Cedrick and Ruth Turcotte Joseph and Dolores Vaugh

faculty & staff honor roll of don o r s

The Northwest Catholic faculty, supported by administrators and staff, devote their time and energy to students’ intellectual, social, psychological, and spiritual development. As the core members of the school’s learning community, the faculty is dedicated to the maintenance of a stimulating and enriching educational environment. While that dedication is most obvious in their attention and concern for students, it also appears in the generosity with which faculty and staff support the school’s mission. Anonymous Daniel J. Avery ’97 and Sara D. Avery Ana and Winston Barrett Terrie Giegel Bournique ’84 and Glenn Bournique Dick and Kathy Callahan Catherine and Tim Curran Mark Dodd and Cynthia Killian Dodd ’74 Paul Fitzpatrick Scott and Andrea Fletcher Mary Jo and Thomas Foran Kristi and Jerry Gillespie Claudia A. Hart ’78 Sandra Murray Hayes ’85 and Robert Hayes Lisa Huston Barbara Fanning Iorillo ’69

Pat and Mike Juda Joan Keating-McKeon and Michael McKeon Fran Laffin and Cathleen Fox Laffin ’77 Jane Leary and James J. Leary III ’65 Debra LeBel Richard Luddy and Joan Andrew Luddy ’71 John and Isabella Mirabello Michelle and Tom Murphy Elizabeth Lynch Oates ’94 Joyce and Joe O’Rourke Helga and Al Phillips Lynn and John Prendergast Richard and Ann-Mary Puskarz Betsy and John Quinn Joshua Reese ’95 and Amanda Miser Reese ’02

Tina Flannery Scoppetta ’04 and Andrew Scoppetta Katy M. Sibley Ron Swanson Colby and Anita Thresher Bill and Deanna Tressler Terri and Patrick Turley Michael F. Tyler ’73 Marisa and Thomas Varney Pat and Bill Walsh Margie and Brian Williamson Dave and Amy Woodford

friends honor roll of donors Friends are generous individuals and organizations who do not fall into one of the other donor categories. Friends donated $46,675 to the Northwest Catholic Fund, while overall giving to all funds amounted to $130,499. Presidents Circle ($50,000+)

Patrons ($250+)

Donors

Anne F. Satriano† Archdiocese of Hartford

Robert J. Daly Lucio Lefante

1961 Society ($5,000+)

Sponsors ($100+)

Guy and Lena Carbone

Donald Brewer Marilyn L. Brewer John C. Carmon John and Judith Cosgrove Gregory Hughes Apostol and Judy Laske Robert M. Mittica Donald and Ilse Nigro James Nolan Robert Petrucci and Barbara Brennan Irene Riley Kathy Roche and Tom Salyers Nancy D. Sullivan Elizabeth P. Sweeney

Robert Bessette Jeff and Jane Digel Kathleen M. Flanagan Jeanette and Victor Fraulo Maria R. Kalinowski Margaret L. Mahar Nancy C. McKenna Joseph and Edna Miodonka Daniel and Avra Novarr Mary P. Sanady John and Anna Sheehy Edward and Sheilah Tycz

Green & White Circle ($2,500+) Deacon Art Miller and the Office of Black Catholic Ministries Joseph F. Reilly Golf Tournament

Dominican Society ($1,000+) Guy and Cynthia Giantonio and Family Mildred C. Kay and Family and Friends of Robert L. Kay Donald and Ilse Nigro

† Deceased

Anniversary ($50+) Benefactors ($500+) Bill and Deborah Brewer Rev. Eugene M. Kilbride

Helen and Randolph Marshall Sally Ann McGurkin Owen and Audrey VanBrocklin

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g i ft s i n mem ory

Those honored through these gifts will be remembered perpetually in our prayers, especially during Mass. May the light of their memory illuminate our paths every day. In Memory of Robert Bagnall ’66

In Memory of Thomas Hill ’65

Kathleen W. Hart

In Memory of Peter Beneski ’86 Frank and Sheila Beneski

In Memory of Janet Dubey Berry Richard Berry Jr. Sarah and Chris Menninger Jack Breen James Nolan

In Memory of Robert L. Kay Mildred C. Kay and Family and Friends of Robert L. Kay Gifts in memory of Elizabeth Landgraf Miller

In Memory of Joseph Keating Tom and Michelle Murphy

In Memory of Mary F. Larson In Memory of John J. Burke

Donald and Murva Deneen

James M. Quinn

In Memory of George Lescarbeau ’66 In Memory of Artie Chaves ’78

Kathleen W. Hart

Jennifer E. Samolyk ’88

In Memory of Nora E. O’Brien ’82 In Memory of R. Leslie Childs Janet Stone and Michael J. Selissen

In Mmory of Marguerite “Peg” Dionizio Gail Dionizio Lonczewski ’71 and Loren Lonczewski

In Memory of William C. Doran James and Lisa Cantey Del Conte, Hyde, Annello & Schuch, P.C. Anne M. Doran Peg Dotchin Michael and Joan Dunn Bette W. Egan Kevin Grenham ’78 and Beth Grenham Henry and Ellie Kane Tom and Jan Lawton Margaret L. Mahar Donald and Patricia Nelson Daniel and Avra Novarr Robert Petrucci and Barbara Brennan John and Anna Sheehy Carling Technologies Bob and Marie Walsh Phyllis Weir, Tim Weir ’69, Nancy and Bruce Berlet, Brooke and Ryan Berlet

In Memory of Dr. William Hart Claudia A. Hart ’78

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Anonymous Jim Akin ’68 and Eileen Brewer-Akin ’76 Danielle Schiffer Andruszkiewicz ’77 and Peter Andruszkiewicz Pam Attardo ’82 and William Tonidandel Lisa Chambers Barrett ’77 and Timothy Barrett Paul E. Bisson ’79 and Kristen Bisson David F. Blough ’82 and Cheryl Weissenburger Blough ’82 Jim Blue Philip M. Bonee ’72 and Valerie Bonee Bouvier, Beckwith and Lennox, Inc. John Breault ’74 and Linda Breault Matthew Brewer ’81 and Sharon Brewer Thomas M. Brewer ’82 and Paige Brewer Maureen Gaffney Bridgman ’82 and Jeffrey Bridgman John F. Buckley, Jr. ’77 and Tricia Buckley Patricia Folia Carnright ’81 and Michael Carnright Maria M. Carofano Peter and Alicia Cianfaglione Neil Claffey ’74 and Ann Marie Claffey Michael T. Cobb ’77 and Susan Cobb Mary Clark Connell ’81 and Allen Connell Edward Connors ’83 and Amy Di Pippo Connors ’85 Catherine A. Curis ’79 Rev. Shawn Daly ’79 Mary Conlon Dannhauser ’80 and Eric Dannhauser Elizabeth Dougherty Davis ’82 and Timothy Davis Paul W. Davis ’74 Trish Murphy Deitz ’82 and Terry Deitz Joe and Kristine DeLutrie Sharon Royce Dempsey ’82 and Charles Dempsey Michael P. Deneen ’77 and Jennifer Deneen Paul DiSanto and Lynne Pike DiSanto

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Cynthia Killian Dodd ’74 and Mark Dodd Bernadette Keefe Dore ’81 and John Dore Maura Travers Douglas ’84 and Scott Douglas Carrie Doyle ’82 Susan Silvester Duncan ’81 and James Duncan Erin O’Brien Earley ’81 and Brian Earley Tim Egan ’77 and Deborah Egan Patricia Lynch Fagan ’81 and Christopher Fagan Paul Faulkner ’76 and Sue Faulkner Sheila Walsh Fobare ’81 and Tod Fobare Anthony and Laura Giannone Peter Gobes ’82 and Joal Gobes Julie Golder Paul and Betty Ann Grady Sue Walsh Griffin ’82 and Rick Griffin Sandra Murray Hayes ’85 and Robert Hayes Robert J. Hilliard ’79 and Mary Hilliard Barbara Lennon Hooper ’80 and John Hooper Kevin Hughes ’77 and Ann Hughes Katherine Stovall Jordan ’82 and Patrick Jordan Joan Janiszewski Karas ’80 and Zachary Karas Katherine Rodgers Katzman ’79 and Michael Katzman Drew Kearns ’79 and Maura McNally Kearns ’79 Kerry Casey Kelley ’82 and Kevin Kelley Kara Cunningham Langan ’81 and Kevin Langan James J. Leary III ’65 and Jane Leary Wilder J. Leavitt ’82 and Mary Morningstar Susan Shimkus Lemkuil ’82 and David Lemkuil Mary Quinn Londergan ’77 and Michael Londergan Rene J. Lopez ’69 and Mary Ann Lopez Ann-Marie Lynch ’82 and David Glass Margaret Deneen MacDonald ’87 and Robert MacDonald Marie De Maio Mansolillo ’82 and Scott Mansolillo Ann Gaffney Marquis ’81 and Allen Marquis Ellen Dakin Matthews ’82 and Gerald Matthews Meg Grady McCrudden ’84 and Timothy McCrudden Mary Gaffney McDonagh ’79 and Tim McDonagh Jeanne Newcomb McGeehin ’77 and William McGeehin Carey O’Brien McGlynn ’84 and Family Marlene Facey McGunigle ’84 and William McGunigle Sharon Kristofak McHale ’82 and Pat McHale Kevin McHugh ’78 and Nancy McHugh John Mendes ’82 and Mary Beth Crawley Mendes ’82 Robert Merola John and Kathleen Miklus Karen Rodgers Miller ’81 and Peter Miller Mary Dunn Miner ’79 and Brian Miner Bridget Walsh Moses ’76 and Neil Moses Jeffrey Murphy Ed and Mary Pat Noonan Jenny Notte ’82 Jim O’Brien ’84 and Julia O’Brien Kathleen Connors O’Brien ’81 and Robert O’Brien Michael A. O’Brien ’74 and Ann O’Brien Timothy O’Brien ’77 and Linda O’Brien Virginia O’Brien

GI FTS IN M EM ORY

Joe and Joyce O’Rourke Katherine Parker ’82 Tim Parker ’83 and Carolyn Parker Andrea Ackels Patrina ’82 Pete Peterson ’82 and Theresa Peterson Al Pollock Andrew F. Resnisky ’74 and Joan Resnisky Michael S. Riley ’77 and Gail Riley Marigrace Mulshine Roche ’82 and John Roche Helen Russell Audrey Samolyk ’82 Carmen Ruiz Schuder ’82 and Jay-Todd Schuder ’81 Sally Scully ’77 Mike Shaw and Family Rosie Craemer Shea ’82 and Bob Shea John and Mary Alice Sherman Charles and Patricia Shimkus John C. and Mary Shukie Art Spada ’82 Holly O’Brien Stauber ’81 and Charles Stauber Robert and Julia Steen Ann Flaherty Steinle ’79 and Tom Steinle Patricia Randall Taylor ’84 and John Taylor Nancy Flaherty Tehan ’82 and Andrew Tehan Paula Forte Thompson ’82 and Carl Thompson Margaret Mulshine Timoney ’84 and Gavin Timoney Teresa Mobilio Toomey ’82 and John Toomey Diane Sisk Tretton ’81 and John Tretton Jeanne Murray Van Schaack ’81 and Peter Van Schaack ’83 Diane Mangan Venora ’79 Sheila McMahon Verre ’76 and Mark Verre Stephen Walsh ’77 and Allison Walsh Kevin Werle ’81 and Wendy Werle Joan O’Brien Wildfeuer ’76, David Wildfeuer and Rachel Wildfeuer

In Memory of Thomas Pellino ’77 Lou and Linda Pellino

In Memory of Richard Pitek Lila C. Pitek Martin M. Pitek ’79 and Donna Pitek

In Memory of Paul A. Reardon Anonymous Jared and Cathy Agogliati Rob and Terri Alward American Lung Association William F. Baker Dennis and Deborah Barone Joseph H. Bayne Richard and Ann Marie Bellico

Russell and Jane Bellico Philip M. Bonee ’72 and Valerie Bonee Colette Byfield ’94 Barbara and Duncan Campbell Elaine Davis Charette ’71 and Ronald Charette Andrew S. Clarke ’78 and Mary Clarke Town and Country Garden Club of Bloomfield Angela Coco ’78 Lisa Corbett Frank and Gwen DelNegro Jennifer Boudreau Djang ’96 and Robert Djang Cynthia Killian Dodd ’74 and Mark Dodd Richard and Kathleen Fairley Charles and Deborah Farrow Jim and Eileen Felice Ron and Barbara Ferri Paul Fitzpatrick Jim and Jakki, Kris and Dan Garlans Michael and Margaret Genovesi Patti Gleason Judy Gorski Robert Gregson ’65 and Judith Gregson Amy L. Griffin ’97 Michael and Linda Griffin Susan E. Grimes ’74 Scott Guilmartin ’74 The Heller Family Frank and Mary Fran Hennessy Debra Hernandez Pat and Mike Juda John F. Kearns III ’75 and Connie Roher-Kearns Joan Keating-McKeon and Michael McKeon Barbara and Tom Keenan Daniel Kelley James and Margaret LaCroix Nancy Ladish David and Diane Lane Sue Lareau and Paula Meek MaryBeth Lengyel Michael Lindberg Roy and Audrene Lojovich Joan Andrew Luddy ’71 and Richard Luddy Janice and Tony Maluccio Heidi and Henry Maresh Anne Marinelli ’92 Karen Marvin Joseph and Marie Mastronardi Elizabeth McKernan Rosemary and David McNally Kerry and Wooda McNiven Stephanie McQueen ’03 Don and Mary Ann Nesto and Family Kurt and Lois Neumann Northwest Catholic High School National Honor Society Sandra Orluk Gene and Judy Patrizzi The Peltier Family Al and Helga Phillips Betsy and John Quinn

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George and Janice Ramsden Mary E. Randall ’72 and Lawrence Neureither Ron and Pat Randle James and Beverly Reardon Jane Reardon Judith L. Rice Deborah and Glen Richards Gary and Roxann Robinson Roberta and Harold Rudin Loren and Carol Sheridan Schave Jeremiah and Betty Schreyer Carol and Chris Sears Jeff and Abney Seyler John and Beth Shaw Stacey and Eric Shore John C. and Mary Shukie Ellen Sonis Erin Stalcup and Justin Bigos Charlotte Stevenson Ron Swanson Colby and Anita Thresher Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Trudell Sandra Trudell Gail Tyler Owen and Audrey VanBrocklin Margie and Brian Williamson Meghan Williamson ’03 Dave and Amy Woodford John and Judith Zinn Richard and Lorraine ZuWallack

In Memory of Joseph F. Reilly Joseph F. Reilly Golf Tournament

In Memory of Michael F. Romano ’77 Mark and Audrey Byrnett Mary Quinn Londergan ’77 and Michael Londergan Jacqueline Lookofsky Luciana Ranno Edward and Angela Tyler

In Memory of Richard A. Walsh Donald and Murva Deneen

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Gifts to EndowED SCHOL ARSHIPS Rev. Lawrence Bock Scholarship Ana and Winston Barrett Father Lawrence Bock William and Janet Miller Rich and Francine Sider

Rev. Bradford Colton Scholarship Laura Connelly Allen ’65 and Richard M. Allen Laura Bengivengo Patricia Riordan Brown ’65 and William Brown Catherine H. Connor Corpus Christi Church Frances Giuliano DiFiore ’79 and Thomas DiFiore John and June Donnelly Alex and Joan Festa Jeanne Galvin Thomas R. Giuliano ’76 and Allison Giuliano Rich Lamb ’67 and Margaret Dolan Joe and Fran Lawrence John and Joan Manfredi Daniel L. Marra Roberta G. Mastromarino James and Betty McCullagh Mary Dowd McGinley ’66 Joseph G. Miga Chouhwan (Paul) Moon and Wonyung Lee

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James and Joanne Moran Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. O’Brien Irene Riley Daniel J. Satriano, Jr. Mary Ellen and Dan Slywka Tina Spagna-Czaczkes ’66 and Edward Czaczkas John Teahan ’65 The Korean Catholic Community

Stephen Lennox ’69 Memorial Scholarship

Paige Ann Corrigan Memorial Scholarship

Patricia Mittica Scholarship

Daniel J. Avery ’97 and Sara D. Avery Kerry Bannon ’04 Ana and Winston Barrett Dick and Kathy Callahan Catherine and Tim Curran Claudia A. Hart ’78 Elizabeth Lynch Oates ’94 Joe and Joyce O’Rourke Ron Swanson Margie and Brian Williamson

Robert M. Mittica

Regina Guilmartin Scholarship Daniel Sisk ’90 and Julie Sisk

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Meg Bracken Cherchia ’69 and Peter Cherchia Susan Gray ’69

McGuire Family Scholarship Ellen McGuire Kelly ’78 and Christopher Kelly Brian M. McGuire ’71

Russell Morrisett Scholarship Russell Morrisett ’73 and Mary Morrisett

Catherine Malloy Pintavalle Scholarship Kathleen W. Hart Tom and Bernie Malloy

Many businesses and corporations will match the amount of a donation from one of their employees, increasing the value of the donor’s gift dramatically. The companies listed here matched donations that Northwest Catholic received from our constituents – alumni, parents, friends, and alumni parents. Please check with your employer to see if they, like the companies identified below, will match your donations to Northwest Catholic. Aetna Foundation

Lincoln Financial Foundation

Steelcase Foundation

Archer Daniels Midland Foundation

Lone Pine Capital LLC

Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.

Art Technology Group

Meredith Corporation

The GE Foundation

Babson Capital

Microsoft Corporation

United Technologies

Bristol-Myers Squibb

MMC Matching Gifts Programs

United Technologies Political Action Committee

Chubb & Son

Northrop Grumman Foundation

UPS Foundation, Inc

Fidelity Foundation

Novartis US Foundation

Vanguard Group, Inc.

General Re Corporation

Prudential Foundation

Wachovia Foundation

Goldman Sachs Educational

Reader’s Digest Foundation

Wells Fargo Foundation

Hartford Ins. Group

St. Paul Travelers Foundation

gifts in kind In addition to cash gifts, Northwest Catholic received generous contributions of useful goods and services that fulfill specific capital or operational needs. If a gift in kind is accepted by Northwest Catholic, it is the donor’s responsibility to determine value, and it must be a gift that brings clear budget relief to the school. Bloomfield Discount Liquors

Owen and Joan Eagan

Navin Bros. Food Services, Inc.

Mike Clapis and Carla Martin

FIP Construction

Ernesto Pitruzzella

Coca-Cola Company

William G. Hardy

Rogo Distributors

Commercial Flooring Concepts

Lebon Press, Inc.

Selig Ford

Peter and Debra D’Amato

John and Debra Natale

Sysco Foods

Businesses, foundations & Organizations Gifts in this category subsidize our financial aid program or fund specific programs or capital projects. This past year, a total of $175,337 was raised from this group. We are grateful for their support of our mission. BluBlocker

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

The Fund for Greater Hartford

Bouvier, Beckwith & Lennox, Inc. Chicago Sam’s

Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation

The Kirsten and Oz Griebel Family Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

Dennis Uniform Manufacturing Co.

William and Alice Mortensen Foundation

The Office of Black Catholic Ministries

FIP Construction

Red Robin of Corbins Corner, LLC

West Hartford Police Officers Association

Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools

St. Ann’s Church Target

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g o lf to u r namen t The 33rd annual golf tournament was a tremendous success in every way: The field was sold out, the weather was perfect, and the profits were impressive. The event grossed $50,190 and netted $28,180 inclusive of in-kind gifts.

Players Jim Abbott Richard Arnold Josh Austin Marc Austin Kevin Baker ’88 Kathy Dunn Bassett ’79 Conor Beakey Eileen Beakey Diane Beckerman Rick Beckerman John Begley ’81 Jerry Bellizzi Scott Bennett ’88 Rick Berry, Jr. Rick Berry ’83 Tom Bisson ’78 Phil Bonee ’72 Chip Brown Eileen Buell Lenny Burke ’72 Dave Burstein Cindy Hesketh Calitri ’81 Jim Cantey Bob Caplette Bob Chamerda ’88 Peter Clifford Phil Coco Jackie Lubozynski Coghan ’95 Christopher Colli George Colli ’73 Allan Connal Kathleen Costello Leslie DeMaio Costello ’86 Mike Crispino Sam Cusano Pete D’Amato Jordy DeAngelis John DeMaio Mike DeMaio ’81 Kevin Deneen ’78 Mike Deneen ’77 Tom DiBella Bill Doran ’78 Erin O’Brien Earley ’81 Pete Egan ’71 Bob Evans Dan Filomeno Tom Filomeno Brendan Fox Ellen Rodgers Fox ’85 Maureen Fox Eddie Friedmann C. Thomas Furniss Betty Gigliotti Bob Gigliotti ’73 Melissa Gigliotti Kevin Grenham ’78 Joel Grieco Amy Griffin ’97

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Donald P. Grubbs Margaret Verrengia Hallinan ’81 Jackson Halsey Chuck Harding ’71 Jed Hayes ’73 Kirsten Hayes Ed Henry Karen Herbert Glynis Huffman John Johnston Katherine Stovall Jordan ’82 Larry Joseph Barbara Karsky Mary Jane Kearney Tom Kearney ’74 Hope E. Kelley ’83 Michael E. Kennedy Michael J. Klimas ’73 Fran Laffin Tom Landry Charlie Larson Dave Leon Dominic Lopreato Dennis Lubozynski Jeanna Lubozynski ’99 Jennifer Lubozynski ’91 Mary Lubozynski John Lynch ’72 Julio Maissonet Marie DeMaio Mansolillo ’82 Scott Mansolillo Fran Marrocco Glenn Marshall Matt Martorelli ’03 Anthony Mascolo ’73 Valerie Massaro Bill McCarthy Lori McCarthy Dennis McCormack Kevin McHugh ’78 Charlie Melanson ’81 Don Melanson ’84 Tracey Mencio Mary Dunn Miner ’79 Peter F. Mirabello Bobbi Moran Steve Moran Matt Morgan ’77 Mark Murnane ’88 Noreen Murnane Alison Kearns Murphy ’80 Joe Navin ’69 Dan O’Brien ’79 Linda O’Brien Mike O’Brien ’74 Tim O’Brien ’77 Joyce O’Rourke Jim O’Toole ’78 Peggy O’Toole Victor Pileika ’74

Michelle Pizzotola Richard Puskarz John Quinn John Quinn ’74 John Quinn ’98 Josh Reese ’95 Mike Rogers Todd Sadler Dwayne Sanders Michael Sapere Bill Scully ’70 Sally Scully ’77 TJ Selig ’77 Herb Shepardson Tip Simons James Smith Tim Smith Mary Quish Smullen ’75 Steve Stites Bob Strano ’74 Scott Strid Andy Sullivan Stan Swede Steve Sztaba James Troy ’77 Jim Turner ’74 Mark Vegas Pat Walsh ’72 Jeff Watts Ken Wieber Brian Williamson Tim Worth Bill Yankus Jeff Yao Henry Yazdzik

Raffle & Silent Auction Contributions Avon Country Club Kevin Baker ’88 Kathy Dunn Bassett ’79 Eileen Beakey BK & Co. Blue Fox Run Blue Fox Rock and Bowl Phil Bonee ’72 Paul and Mary Butler Cindy Hesketh Calitri ’81 John and Maureen Ellen Colman ’71 Joe Connerton Damon’s Tavern Mike Deneen ’77 Ellen Rodgers Fox ’85 Future Fitness Georgina’s Restaurant GO media Goodwin Golf Course Hair by Israel

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Hartford Golf Club Herb’s Sport Shop Hop Meadow Country Club Mary Lou Kachnowski Keeney Golf Course Kara Cunningham Langan ’81 Jane Leary Long Hill Golf Course Joe and Pat Lynch Marie DeMaio Mansolillo ’82 Marco Polo Ristorante Anthony and Valerie Massaro Mayor Mike’s Restaurant Mary Dunn Miner ’79 Matt Morgan ’77 Michelle Murphy NWC Pep Shop The Nutmeg Restaurant Gail Riley John Quinn Rainbow Graphics Tony Ravosa Reliable Auto Tire Dennis Robinson ’75 Katie Rose Sally Scully ’77 Salute´ Bob Strano ’74 Sports Buff Gift Shop Sherri Thompson Travelers Championship Chad Turner Union Street Tavern Linda Voto Pat Walsh Jason Waters Margie Williamson Wintonbury Hills Golf Club

Gifts In Kind Bloomfield Discount Liquors Coca-Cola Company Lebon Press, Inc. Navin Bros. Food Services, Inc. Rogo Distributors Selig Ford Sysco Foods

golf tourname n t SPONSORS Dinner ($5,000) Navin Bros. Food Services, Inc.

Cart ($3,000) Wentworth-DeAngelis Insurance

Cocktail Reception ($2,500) The Huffman Family

Platinum ($1,000) FIP Construction Future Benefits, Inc.

May, Bonee & Walsh Shepard Steel Company, Inc.

Gold ($500) Joseph and Teresa Anquillare Ecampus.com Herff Jones, Inc. LPL Financial Venora Electric, Inc

Green ($300) Acoustics, Inc. Aztec Equipment Barrieau Oil Company, Inc. Future Fitness Sport

Herb’s Sport Shop Lyons Service Corp. The McHugh Family Rainbow Graphics Select Physical Therapy Sinatro Agency One, LLC Insurance

St. Brigid School St. Thomas the Apostle School St. Timothy Middle School Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

White ($125) Kevin W. Baker ’88 Dillon Mailing and Printing Edward Connors Insurance Agency House of Flora Flower Market, LLC O’Malley, Deneen, Leary, Messina & Oswecki P.F. Kelly Company RoVic, Inc.

s at ur day n ig h t live The 26th annual Saturday Night Live was another huge success, as the enormously popular event run by the Parents’ Club grossed $57,036 and netted $32,207. Room Sponsors Ashley’s Distinctive Jewelry & Gifts Cowdery, Ecker & Murphy Jeffrey and Jane Digel Mike and Chris Golic F. A. Hesketh & Associates, Inc. May, Bonee & Walsh Molloy Funeral Home Turner Investment Management Whittlesey & Hadley, P.C.

Advertisers Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Church of the Holy Spirit Connelly & Hamilton Arborists LLC Corpus Christi Church Giangreco Home Cleaning, LLC House of Flora Flower Market, LLC Rainbow Graphics Riley Lumber Sacred Heart Church Saint Joseph College St. Ann’s Church St. Bernard Church St. Brigid School St. Mary’s Church St. Thomas the Apostle School St. Timothy Middle School The Church of St. Timothy Venora Electric, Inc Wentworth-DeAngelis Insurance West Hartford Police Officers Association

Patrons Leandre and Josiane Adifon Paul Amato ’82 and Kathy Amato

Joe and Teresa Anquillare Ann Grzesiuk Bach ’70 and Kenneth Bach Nancy Scully Bannon ’73 and James Bannon Michael and Elizabeth Barrachina Robert and Ria Battaglia Brien and Eileen Beakey Theresa Notte Becker ’76 and Clinton Becker John F. Begley ’81 and Mary Beth Kearney Begley ’83, L&M Paving Nancy and Marino Boccuzzi Donald and Julie Bodell Peter J. Boorman and Lyn Connery Chris and Jeannine Borowiec Peter and Mary Bourdon Joseph Buda and Linda Moran-Buda Peter and Louisa Budarz Paul and Mary Butler Tom and Annmarie Butler Jon and Eileen Case John and Lorri Chapman Marty and Nancy Coursey Jean Matarazzo Crispino ’77 and Michael Crispino Robert and Lauren Crory Michael and Lauri Dahlem Claire and Tim Daly Don and Lynn Desiderato Edith and Giuliano DiFrancesco Mike and Jan Dombek Joanne and Joe Dombrosky Robert and Louise Dornfried The D’Orsi Family Kevin and Cathy Dowd Mark Drusedum and Molly Knorr Kamal and Ush Faldu Steve and Cindy Farrell Dan and Franca Filomeno Paul Fitzpatrick

Thomas Freund and Diane Mineck Michael and Camille Geathers and Family Daniel and Bonnie Geelan Virginia and Daniel A. Gilmour Keith and Sandra Gollenberg Kevin W. Grenham ’78 and Beth Grenham Kirsten and Oz Griebel Margaret Verrengia Hallinan ’81 and Jim Hallinan Bill and Teresa Harris The Healey Family Ray and Mary Higgins Gail and Jack Hughes Cheryl and Christopher Italia James and Linda Jordano Pat and Mike Juda John and Vanessa Kapral The Kelly Kearney Family Richard and Amy Kelleher Anne and Bob Kelly Mike and Rita Kennedy Ken and Camille Kilgore Noreen and David Knortz David and Cheryl Kozak Tom and Letha Kunkel Kara Cunningham Langan ’81 and Kevin Langan Jim Leary ’65 and Jane Leary Raquel Lopez Scott and Moira Lowe Matthew H. Lynch and Susan Banks Mike and Diane McAndrews Gail McCue Carolyn McKenna Paul and Karen McKenna Marianne and Scott McKenzie Rosemary and David McNally Shawn and Patty Meehan Peter Mirabello

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Jeff and Maribeth Mortillaro Patrick and Karen Murphy Paul and Karen Nista The Oleasz Family Michael and Laurie Paternoster Russ and Susan Pelton Jim and Pat Peterson Al and Helga Phillips Daniel J. Post Michael Riley ’77 and Gail Riley Michael and Mary Ruddat Kenneth and Ann Sarpu The Schuppe Family Marc and Sheila Sherer Thomas and Mary Sitaro Margaret Linehan Skahill ’66 and John Skahill Ellen Fox Spalluto ’77 and Joseph Spalluto Bonnie and Michael Stephens Ann and Scott Strid Colby and Anita Thresher John and Maureen Vaughn Michael and Patty Visintainer Betsy Lawyer Volg ’81 and Ken Volg Barbara Walden and Bill Veronesi Bill and Pat Walsh Kevin and Suzanne Walsh John and Cori-Lynn Webber Margie and Brian Williamson Susan Wiskowski Andrew Wizner and Sheila Houlihan Henry and Evyonne Yazdzik Robert and Linda Yorgensen Michael and Lisa Young

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pl ann ed givi n g at n orthwest c ath olic

The Heritage Society recognizes as members those alumni, parents and friends of Northwest Catholic who make a planned gift to the School. Planned gifts include a provision in a will or trust; naming Northwest Catholic as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, pension, profit-sharing, IRA or 401(k) plan; establishing a Charitable Gift Annuity (see below) or Charitable Remainder Trust. These gifts allow individuals to make an ultimate statement of commitment and will define future educational opportunities for deserving students.

Charitable Gift Annuities With an irrevocable gift of cash or securities of at least $10,000 to Northwest Catholic, a donor can: •

lock in a high annual fixed rate of return for life;

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benefit from a healthy charitable deduction;

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reduce capital gains taxes, if it is a gift of appreciated securities; and

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make a difference for Northwest Catholic!

Gift Annuity Rates Paid Annually to a Donor for Life Age 70: 6.5%

Age 75: 7.1%

Age 80: 8.0%

Age 85: 9.5%

For more information about The Heritage Society, charitable gift annuities, or other options for planned giving, please contact Colby Thresher, Advancement Officer, at 860.236.4221, x156 or cthresher@nwcath.org.

Endowed and Annual Scholarships Over the past two decades, alumni parents and friends have chosen to honor an individual or family while helping students in financial need by funding an endowed scholarship. A portion of the annual earnings ensures that needy students can take advantage of the educational opportunity available at Northwest Catholic. Endowed scholarship funds are essential to ensuring an economically diverse school community and are a critical component in NWC’s tradition of supporting financially needy students. Endowed scholarships may be initiated with a gift of $25,000. Annual scholarships may be established with a gift of $5,000 or more, provided it is the donor’s intent to make a long-term commitment.

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Rev. Lawrence R. Bock Scholarship Rev. Bradford Colton Scholarship Paige Ann Corrigan Memorial Scholarship Carol Cunningham Family Scholarship Daly Family Scholarship The Maurice and Phyllis Guillet Scholarship Regina Guilmartin Scholarship Stephen Lennox ’69 Scholarship McGuire Family Scholarship McKiernan Scholarship Patricia Mittica Scholarship Russell Morrisett ’73 Scholarship Salvatore Piacente Scholarship Catherine Malloy Pintavalle ’75 Memorial Scholarship Rev. John T. Shugrue and Mary G. Shugrue Scholarship Trina Sullivan Scholarship Bruce Torrell Scholarship

Bouligny/Sullivan Scholarship Meg and Timothy Callahan ’68 Scholarship Cancellerini Trust Scholarship William R. Fenoglio Foundation Scholarship Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic Schools The Fund for Greater Hartford Scholarship Greater Hartford Catholic Educators Association Dr. William Hart Scholarship Hartford Inner-City Scholarship Mike and Carol Dupuis Haylon ’80 Scholarship Robert L. Kay Memorial Scholarship Barbara C. Keenan Scholarship Matthew 25 Scholarship NWC Faculty & Staff Financial Aid Scholarship Joseph F. Reilly Memorial Scholarship Carmelo Romano Scholarship St. Ann’s Scholarship Sanchez Scholarship Thomas and Anne Sarubbi Scholarship

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news from 29 wamp In First On-Campus Voter Registration Drive, NWC Sets Town Record NWC held its first on-campus voter registration drive in school history on May 27, 2010 – and ended up setting a town record for the number of new voters registered during a school-based drive. During the drive, which was organized by Social Studies Department Chair Paul Fitzpatrick and conducted in the school cafeteria by the Republican and Democratic Registrars from the Town of West Hartford, NWC registered 118 students. This broke the previous record of 86 students registered at Hall High School in 2008 -- a presidential election year.

From left, Nathaniel Lombard Poirot ’10, Kathryn Hagen ’10, and Colleen Fitzgerald ’10 proudly display their voter registration forms.

The drive was organized by and promoted for several weeks by the AP Government and AP U.S. History classes. To register, students had to be 18 by November 2, 2010 and needed

to produce a driver’s license or a picture ID and Social Security number. Those who opted to register with a political party were able to vote in the Summer 2010 primary elections.

Student-Run St. Isidore Garden Club Reaps First Harvest The grounds of NWC yielded their first-ever harvest during the Summer of 2010 – armfuls of fat and colorful tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, and carrots grown in raised beds in back of school under the care of St. Isidore’s Garden Club. The bounty was donated to the Catholic Worker House in Hartford, where many NWC students volunteer. Like many gardens, however, this one had a slow start. James Duncan ’09 built four raised beds as part of his Eagle Scout project just before graduation, but had to work elsewhere the summer before he left for Fordham University, where he is now a sophomore. A new group of students, led by Kimberly Kleszczynski ’11 of Windsor, adopted the garden during the 2009-10 school year, turning over the soil, starting vegetables from seed, and gently nurturing the seedlings throughout the Kimberly Kleszczynski ’11 and Chris Lynch ’12 cradle armfuls of tomatoes, peppers, and carrots harvested from raised beds Spring of 2010. behind NWC. The produce is donated to the Catholic Worker The students formed the St. Isidore’s Garden Club, named House in Hartford. for a Spaniard from the 11th century who is the patron saint of farmers, according to Kristina Gillespie, NWC’s Director of Campus Ministry and the moderator of the club. Kleszczynski, who learned about gardening from working at Bednarz Farm in Windsor, said she was thrilled when the new The founders recruited other students – including Chris Lynch garden club was born. ’12, Sam Hug ’12, Lucie Cance ’11, Teddie Mucha ’11, Hillary Baran ’11, and Logan Lawson ’12, among others – to take turns watering and weeding the beds throughout the hot and dry summer.

“All my life, I’ve always been interested in nature, and this is just my way of giving back,” she said.

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Seven From the Class of ’11 Honored for Outstanding Test Results Seven outstanding seniors have been honored by the National Merit Scholarship Program for exceptional performance on the PSAT/NMSQTs taken in October 2009. Alexandra McKenzie ’11, daughter of Scott and Marianne McKenzie of Rocky Hill, was named a National Merit Semifinalist. McKenzie’s score was in the top 1% of the 1.5 million high school juniors who took the PSAT in October 2009. She will continue in the competition for designation as a National Merit Finalist and for Merit Scholarships that will be awarded in Spring 2011. Five seniors were named National Merit Commended scholars: Sharon Grimshaw, daughter of Steve and Dori Grimshaw of Windsor; Christopher Kuhlberg, son of Robert and Michelle Kuhlberg of Windsor; Thomas Noll, son of William and Joan Noll of Enfield; Sung Yun (Rosa) Park, daughter of Kyung Eun Jin of Wethersfield; and John Sullivan, son of Greg and Deborah Sullivan of Granby.

Dionne May ’11, daughter of Wayne and Marcia May of Bloomfield, was honored as a Semifinalist in the 47th annual National Achievement Scholarship Program – one of only 1,600 students in the country to receive this honor. The National Achievement Scholarship Program recognizes academically promising black students.

Another Big Crowd for Grandparents’ Day More than 100 freshman grandparents from as far away as New Mexico, Nebraska, and Florida came to Northwest Catholic on Thurs., Apr. 15, 2010, for the fourth annual Grandparents’ Day. After a continental breakfast, a presentation from Mrs. Williamson and a performance from the Thursday Night Jazz Band, the grandparents were given tours of the school before being joined for lunch by their grandchildren. Getting ready to share a meal are (from left) David Boya, grandsons Tim Lusardi ’10 and Dan Lusardi ’13, and Beverly Boya; Maureen Fox and Dr. Brendan Fox and their grandsons Matt Laffin ’13 (left) and Brendan Fox ’13. The Boyas’ NWC legacy also includes their children Mark Boya ’77 and Lori Boya Lusardi ’80 and grandsons Michael Boya ’07 and Kevin Boya ’09. The Fox family at NWC includes daughters Cathleen Fox Laffin ’77 and Ellen Fox Spalluto ’77; daughter-in-law Ellen Rodgers Fox ’85 and son-in-law

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NWC fielded its largest Math team in years in 2009-10, and the group performed so well that six students qualified to compete in the New England Invitational Math Competition in Canton, MA, on Apr. 30, 2010. From left, the students are: Rick Cui ’11, Jenny Zhang ’11, Terry Ye ’10, Allie Lamari ’11, and twin sisters Christine Smith ’10 and Michelle Smith ’10.

Walter Schuppe Joins NWC School Board Banking executive Walter Schuppe became a member of the Northwest Catholic School Board in September 2010. A CPA, he graduated from Hofstra University with an accounting degree, and now works at CapitalSource Bank in Farmington, where he is a Managing Director of the problem loan group. Schuppe lives in Avon, with his wife, Mary Ann Sheehan Schuppe ’78, and their daughters Kate Schuppe ’11 (right) and Megan Schuppe ’13. The family belongs to St. Ann’s Parish. Even before joining the School Board, he was an active member of the NWC parent community, volunteering with the Dramateurs, as a sidelines photographer at sporting events, and as President of the Parents’ Club in 2009-10. “I really enjoy being a member of the School Board,” he said. “It s a group that really cares about the school and is passionate about charting its course for the future. I hope I can help keep this a great school for years to come.”

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Margaret Williamson Receives Prestigious Archdiocesan and National Awards for Leadership NWC Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson has recently received two prestigious awards – one from the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) and one from the Archdiocese of Hartford – for her outstanding leadership of Northwest Catholic. She is one of only six people nationwide to receive the NCEA award, which is called the 2011 Catholic Secondary Education Award, and she was chosen because of her dedication and commitment to NWC and her contributions to secondary Catholic education in general, according to Philip V. Robey, executive director of the NCEA’s Secondary Schools Department. In addition, she was named the Archdiocesan Distinguished Principal for 2010-11 by Superintendent Dale R. Hoyt – the first high school principal in the Hartford Archdiocese to be selected for this award, which recognizes dedication and excellence in administration.

Margaret Williamson, NWC’s Principal/Chief Administrator, receives congratulations from her husband Brian Williamson (left) and Dale R. Hoyt, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Hartford. Mr. Hoyt presented Mrs. Williamson with her award for Archdiocesan Distinguished Principal of 2010-11 following a monthly Mass at NWC.

“Margie Williamson’s exceptional grasp of Catholic school education and her proficiency as an administrator make her an excellent choice,” Mr. Hoyt said. “Her longevity of service and her dedication to Northwest Catholic are both outstanding; she models the best qualities of Catholic school leadership. She has a genuine care for her students that permeates all she does, and she is truly ’present’ to the NWC community at all times.”

responsibility of Principal/Chief Administrator in July 2009.

A graduate of The College of New Rochelle, Mrs. Williamson earned her Master’s degree from The Catholic University of America and her Sixth Year Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Connecticut. She has worked at NWC since 1987, when she was hired as Vice Principal for Academics. Named Principal in 2000, she was given the additional

“I am delighted to have received this prestigious honor,” said Mrs. Williamson. “As a product of Catholic schooling, it means a great deal to follow the excellent leaders who have made the system what it is today. I am very grateful that I was provided this education, and I hope that my enthusiasm for it is felt by all I meet.”

Women’s Group Names NWC Junior the Young Philanthropist of the Year Elizabeth O’Neill ’12 has been named the Young Philanthropist of the Year by The Aurora Women and Girls Foundation, whose mission is to invest in and inspire women and girls in the Greater Hartford community. The daughter of Thomas and Jennifer O’Neill of Marlborough, Elizabeth was honored for her above-and-beyond involvement in NWC’s social justice programs, and especially for her commitment to a monthly community kitchen meal and to the Catholic Worker House in Hartford. “She is a shining presence in the Northwest Catholic High School community,” according to the Aurora Foundation.

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New Multicultural Club Introduces Moon Cakes to NWC NWC’s new Multicultural Club brought the Chinese MidAutumn Festival to the U.S. this year by treating classmates and teachers to “moon cakes” on Sept. 22, 2010. Moon cakes are round desserts, about the size of Ring-Dings,that have dense sweet or savory fillings and an embossed floral design on top. “The Mid-Autumn Festival represents the reunion of the whole family, as well as feelings of peace and happiness,” explained Tian “Lucy” Lu ’11, co-founder of the Multicultural Club. “Surprisingly, the students and teachers liked the moon cakes. They said the taste of them was really unique, and that they were something they’ve never had before.” The celebration was spearheaded by the seven Chinese students who now attend NWC. These students, along with eight others from Asia and Western Europe, are part of NWC’s three-year-old International Students Program, which enables students from other countries to matriculate at NWC for some or all of their high school years. The success of the event has spurred the international students to think about hosting others. “We think this is a great way of building up a connection between NWC people and another

culture,” said Lu. “Hopefully we will have more activities like this and bring new experiences and cultural stories to NWC!” “Our international students have been learning about American culture since the day they arrived on our soil,” said Matthew Martorelli ’03, Director of NWC’s International Students Program. “This celebration gave our Chinese students the perfect opportunity to show their American classmates a little bit about theirs.”

New School Year Brings Historic 50th Freshman Class The Class of ’14 has a special distinction: It is the 50th freshman class to walk through the doors of Northwest Catholic. The 152 students in the class hail from 26 towns, with West Hartford (30), Windsor (26), and Hartford (13) contributing the most students. Many follow in the footsteps of their parents: 28 students (18% of the class) have parents who attended NWC. Furthermore, 52 students (34%) have siblings who are current NWC students or alumni. Opening-day jitters for the new students were allayed by the 110 seniors in the Freshman Contact group, who returned to school early to assist with orientation. This year, NWC also welcomed 23 transfer students – 17 of whom entered the sophomore class. NWC also has 16 international students. These students received a special welcome from the Student Assistance Committee, which hosted a before-school breakfast in their honor in late September. There is one new faculty member this year -- Instrumental Music teacher Dan Luddy ’03, who earned a Bachelor’s in Music from UConn in 2008 – and a new Advanced Placement Statistics class, which brings the total number of AP classes to 15.

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“Little Shop” Brings Big Laughs Laughter echoed off the walls of the Rice Auditorium on Apr. 9, 10, and 11, as the NWC Dramateurs staged the 2010 Spring musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” a spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies that became one of the longestrunning Off-Broadway shows of all time. Featured performers included Caroline Garger ’10 as Audrey, John Fitzpatrick ’11 as Mr. Mushnik, Dan Lusardi ’13 as Seymour, and Dante Jeanfelix ’11 as Orin the dentist. The three Doo-Wop girls -- Nicole Poirier ’11, Saralynne Brown ’12, and Kerri Alexander ’10 -- rounded out the cast of lead performers. Dance Captains Cara Seward ’11 and Bryan Destin ’10 and Chorus Captains Bridget Daly ’10, Haleigh Beckerman ’12, and Molly Bissell ’10 led the large ensemble of singers and dancers. Longtime NWC theatrical technical assistant Rorie Fitzsimons made a persuasive cameo “appearance” as the voice of the man-eating plant, Audrey II.

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Class of ’11 Parents to Raise Money for New School Sign Fundraising is under way for the Class of ’11 Senior Parents’ Legacy gift: a beautiful new Northwest Catholic High School sign to replace the outdated one that currently sits on the corner of Wampanoag Drive and North Main Street. The new sign will be in place by the time NWC’s 50th anniversary celebration begins in September 2011. Questions? Contact Director of Advancement Patricia Walsh at pwalsh@nwcath.org.

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A Dream Comes True: Class of ’10 Enjoys Graduation Breakfast on Renovated Senior Patio When the committee for the Class of ’10 Senior Parents’ Legacy Gift first began their work in August 2009, their dream was that their legacy gift – the renovation of the deteriorating senior patio outside the cafeteria – would be ready by graduation. That dream came true on Wednesday morning, June 9, 2010, as hundreds of Class of ’10 students and their families clustered on the beautiful new patio and its sitting walls after the Baccalaurate Mass at St. Timothy, posing for photos and enjoying the sunshine, a continental breakfast -- and one another. According to NWC Advancement Director Patricia Walsh, the project coalesced so well because of the inspired leadership of Sherri Thompson, mother of Ryan Thompson ’10, who spearheaded the project; the timely and excellent workmanship of the contractors, led by current and alumni parent John Begley ’81; and the enthusiastic and generous response of the Class of ’10 parents: A record-setting 54% of senior parents donated a total of about $30,000 to the gift.

Class of ’10 Valedictorian Michael Deneen, Jr. relaxes on the refurbished Senior Patio after the Baccalaureate Mass on June 9 with some of his family (from left): Grace Deneen ’14, Jennifer Deneen, and Michael Deneen ’77.

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The reunion began with Mass at 4pm in the Rice Auditorium, concelebrated by (from left) Rev. Joe Ryan ’75, Rev. Zigford Kriss, Rev. Henry Frascadore, Rev. William Traxl, and Rev. William O’Keefe. Also on the altar but not pictured here was Rev. Arthur Murphy.

More than 700 alumni, faculty and staff, and friends from South Catholic High School joyfully reunited at NWC on Sat., May 22, 2010, from 4-7pm. It was the first-ever reunion for people from South, which was open from 1961-91. Organized by a core committee that included South Catholic alums with NWC connections -- Religion teacher Fran Laffin SCHS ’70 and David Kozak SCHS ’82, whose sons now attend NWC – the event began with Mass concelebrated by Rev. Henry Frascadore, Rev. William Traxl, and several other priests. A reception with light refreshments followed in the Johnson Gymnasium. Admission was complimentary.

Patty Lutz Rotatori SCHS ’80, Rev.William Traxl, Breeda Lagan Royer SCHS ’80

“It’s hard to put into words how special the night was, and how we all wished it wouldn’t end,” said Diana Garcia Taft SCHS ’82, who grew up in Newington but now lives in Ellington, CT. “We shared stories about school uniforms and dress code violations, team rivalries, musical productions, beloved teachers, and those who were no longer with us. “It was proof that a building does not define who we are,” she continued. “Those who walked those halls everyday were what South Catholic was all about. It is the community, the friendships, the people who we carry with us as we move forward that make up who we are. South Catholic taught me that.”

Claudia Baio Downes SCHS ’82, NWC Basketball Coach and Phys EdTeacher John Mirabello SCHS ’82, Bobby Downes, and Diana Garcia-Taft SCHS ’82

Plans are now under way for a gala to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of South Catholic, which will be held at the Aqua Turf in Southington on Oct. 7, 2011. For more information, to see more photos from the first reunion, or to register as a South Catholic alum, visit www.classcreator. com/Hartford-CT-South-Catholic-1965-1991/ class_index.cfm.

The committee that planned the first-ever South Catholic reunion included (from left) Fran Laffin SCHS ’70, Maribeth Fetherston Mortillaro SCHS ’79, David Kozak SCHS ’82, Kim Alberico SCHS ’83, Sr. Mary O’Neill, John Kiely, and Maura Smith Cantwell SCHS ’82.

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KUDOS TO... Members of the Student Council, who received a Silver Certificate for Achievement from the American Red Cross for very successful blood drives in 2009-10. NWC girls who contributed some of the 600 gowns given away through the “Princess and the Prom” program to young women who could not afford prom dresses. Empty Bowls Club members, who raised more than $550 for the House of Bread from a soup supper in March and an ice cream social in May 2010. John Healey ’10, who received a Fourth Degree Pro Deo and Pro Patria Scholarship from the Knights of Columbus. The $1,500 award will be applied to his tuition at Villanova University. The NWC Dance Team, which qualified for Nationals in Orlando, FL in Summer 2010. The team brought home awards for all five of their dances, including a solo. Sharon Grimshaw ’11, who was honored at the Prudential Spirit of Community Recognition Celebration at Hartford Stage in April 2010 for her work playing the fiddle at area assisted living centers and nursing homes. The Staff of The Writer, which received a First Place award in Fall 2010 from the American Scholastic Press Association and a Silver Medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for its most recent issue, entitled “Unlocked.”

Yannick Chevannes ’12, who was accepted into the National Society of High School Scholars, which recognizes top scholars and selects students who have achieved academic excellence for membership. NWC student musicians, who brought back numerous awards from the Heritage Music Festival in Boston in April. The Thursday Night Jazz Band and the Wind Ensemble were awarded “Gold, First Place,” the highest honor awarded by the Festival. In addition four students received Maestro Awards for outstanding solo performances: Willie Reed ’10 on piano, Jordan Greenberg ’11 on bass, Ryan Murphy ’13 on saxophone, and Abbie Reed ’13 on piccolo. The Women’s Concert and Jazz Choirs also earned “Gold” rankings. NWC received the “Sweepstakes Award,” given to the school with the highest combined band and choir scores. As a result of these outstanding performances, Music Director Dan Avery ’97 was invited to the Festival of Gold, a prestigious music festival. Simone Foster-Bey ’11, who participated in a panel discussion with musicians John Legend, Patti Smith, and John Forte at the Bushnell in Hartford and an interview with journalists Connie Schultz, Tina Brown, and Bob Woodward as part of her work with the Connecticut Youth Forum. Simone has served on the Forum’s Board of Directors since the fall of 2009. NWC Latin Students, for their achievement on the 2010 National Latin Exam. Four students were named Summa Cum Laude, five Maxima Cum Laude, five Magna Cum Laude, and six Cum Laude.

Adrian Hatch ’13, who won second place in the Teen Poetry Contest sponsored by the West Hartford Public Library, and Michelle Bach ’13 and Haley Seward ’13 who tied for third place. Their winning poems were displayed in the Teen Room at the West Hartford Library and each received a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. Thirty students – a school record -- who were named AP Scholars for 2010, based on exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement exams. This surpassed the previous record of 25, set in 2009. Coach Cory Carlson, who posted his 100th career win as NWC’s baseball coach in May 2010; during the same game, the team clinched the CCC West Conference Championships in its first year in the conference. Coach Carlson now has the most wins of any baseball coach in NWC history. Paul Fitzpatrick, who was invited by the AP Exam Board to act as an AP U.S. Government and Politics exam reader for the third year in a row. The Music Boosters, the parents of NWC student musicians, who helped to organize the third annual NWC Jazz Cabaret Night on Sat., May 8, 2010. The sold-out event featured performances by the NWC Jazz Band and Choir, as well as dancing, gourmet desserts, and a silent auction. The evening raised more than $11,000.

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It was a season for the ages! The Spring 2010 season was the most successful in the history of the “little school that could” on Wampanoag Drive. Let’s take a look back at the season we will never forget.

from the desk of joshua reese ’95 My passion for as long as I can remember has been history. As a proud member of NWC’s Social Studies Department, the recapping of a story of the past is something of great importance for future generations to hear. As we embark on our own historical milestone here at Northwest Catholic, alums, parents of former student-athletes, coaches, fans, and the local media will have many a story to tell from the NWC Athletic Department over the past 50 years. State Championship wins, devastating losses, historical milestones reached in the Athletic Department, and most importantly, a community devoted to growing and building future leaders will be consistent items reviewed at the dinner table. As important as these narratives are for the continuation of greatness here on Wampanoag Drive, today’s student-athletes must remember this point in history and establish their role in

the storybook of NWC athletics. For today’s athlete, our world offers a wide range of important current events that will shape the nation and the entire globe for many years to come. An unstable global economy, the withdrawal of combat forces in Iraq, the battle against the Taliban in a fractured Afghanistan, oil spills, performance-enhancing drugs, three female Justices approved to the Supreme Court, and the ever-changing world of technology will punch an everlasting imprint on our young people’s lives. While these events form the world around us, here at NWC, history was made on a daily basis in 2010. Four State Championships in one school year, three Conference Championships in the newly formed CCC, a staggering number (262 out of 440 student-athletes) of AllAcademic selections, IAABO Sportsmanship Awards for both the Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball teams, the growth of the Unified Sports program, and the culmination of the firstever selection of 1st Place in the prestigious Michaels Cup competition provided highlights to a truly historical year. Individual achievements

provided no “let down,” as success was easy to find around every corner. Freshman sports phenom Sarah Gillespie earned the title of New England Champion. The “local nine” headed up by Coach Cory Carlson captured the first Baseball Championship in school history. A dominant 4x100 relay team crushing their own school record, along with a remarkable 29 student-athletes moving on to compete at various levels of NCAA competition, closed the books on a decade of athletic dominance. The “danger” that many historians warn their audiences of is the fact that history is “destined to repeat itself.” It is my hope that the stories of success from the opening period of the 21st century are told for many years to come and that future generations who wear the Northwest “Green” proudly repeat the achievements both inside the classroom and on the field of competition that was seen throughout 2010. Go Big Green!

Immediately following a 4-2 victory over the #1-seeded Cromwell on June 12, the baseball team celebrates its first State Championship in school history.

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and New Haven Register Polls), plus a milestone of his own: 100 career victories. His Seniorladen squad included Tom “The Natural” Bourdon ’10 (Co-Captain, Hartford Courant Baseball Player of the Year, All-State in the Hartford Courant and New Haven Register, AllConference every year at NWC, MVP, career records for home runs and hits in a season -6 and 36, respectively -- and Senior All-Star T H E M AG A Z I N E O F N O R T H W E S T C AT H O L I C

Game), who was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in June 2010 and may go down as one of NWC’s best baseball athletes of all time. Bourdon started every game since freshman year, and now plays for Boston College. The team also included standouts Andy Beaule ’10 (All-State, All-Conference, Senior All-Star Game, career record for season wins – 10); Jason Moore ’10 (Academic All-State, AllConference, Coaches Award), and Patrick Dornfried ’10 (Co-Captain, All-Conference). Other Seniors who contributed to this amazing run included Zack Boorman ’10, Nick Calitri ’10, Brendan Jordan ’10, Tim Lusardi ’10, Jon Moore ’10, Fanol Prevalla ’10, and Ryan Thompson ’10. Up-and-coming stars Matt D’Orsi ’11 (Junior Select All-Star Game), Aaron Wilson ’12, Dan Errico ’12, and Mac Crispino ’13 provide a solid returning nucleus for next year’s squad.

s p o rt s n e w s With a first-place finish in the 800m race in the New England Open on June 12, Sarah Gillespie ’13 became the first girl in NWC history to be named New England Champion as a freshman. She was also NWC’s first New England Champion since 1996.

Outdoor Track We are the Champions! Head Coach Jeff Przech ’92 entered the elite group of NWC Head Coaches with multiple State Champions, as his Spring 2010 squad earned the title of Class S State Champions. In one of the best “runs” in many years on Wampanoag Drive, this year’s squad had an abundance of talent in each and every event. The accomplishments of the 4x100 team consisting of Eric Kennedy ’10 (MVP, All-New England, All-State, All-Conference, Conference Champion, School Records in 4x100, 200), Trenton Jackson ’10 (All-New England, All-State, All-Conference, Conference Champion, School Record – 4x100, 100), Alden Jasper ’10 (All-New England, All-State, All-Conference, Conference Champion, School Record – 4x100) and Ryan Siegel ’10 (All-New England, All-State, All-Conference, Conference Champion, School Record – 4x100) will be very tough for future Northwest Track stars to live up to. Finishing an unbelievable Senior campaign was All-Time running great Nico Greco ’10 (Coaches Award, All-State, All-Conference,

School Records in 1600, 3200, 2 mile, 4x800). Greco teamed up with a 4x800 relay team that also set a school record (8:13.05), consisting of Dan Huehner ’10 (All-Conference), Ryan Geelan ’11 (All-Conference), and Brian Poirier ’12 (All-Conference). Senior thrower Chris Knight ’10 (All-Conference, Conference Champion – Shot Put) joined the “champion party” with Zach McCulloch ’10 (AllConference) in the Javelin. Gus Haflin ’10 (All-Conference, School Record – 400 (49.77)) ended his career in impressive fashion. Coach Przech’s talent does not fall off, as returning star Jared Delane ’13 (All-State, All-Conference, School Record – 4x100) will be the leader for next year’s group. How many freshman girls can say that they earned the honor of New England Champion? Head Coach Jeff Przech is usually right in noticing talent, and the exploits of freshman phenom Sarah Gillespie ’13 (MVP, School Record – 800m) were notable from Connecticut to Maine this past Spring. Gillespie completed an opening year of dominance en route to AllState, All-Conference, and most impressively All-New England selections – a first in NWC history for a freshman track athlete. Gillespie was not a “one show” pony, as school records and individual highlights ran rampant throughout the Spring season. The 4x800 Relay team of Elizabeth Allen ’12 (All-Conference), Jenna Jordano ’13, Meghan Feeney ’10 (Coaches Award, All-Conference), and Gillespie also set a new school record (9:45.32). The “quad squad” set a school record in the Distance Medley, as well, and a “speedy” time of 13:06.20. Coach Przech had to say goodbye to his fantastic lineup of Senior leaders, which included Feeney, Nia Harris ’10 (Captain), Gracie Quinn ’10, and elegant runner Christine Smith ’10 (AllConference). Nevertheless, with a solid returning core of talent -- including “Super Sophomore” Megan Baker ’12 (All-Conference) -- the future looks very bright!

Boys’ Golf NWC’s fourth and final State title of the 2009-10 school year came on the links for NWC. Head Coach Scott Fletcher was up to his winning ways, locking in the Division IV State Championship. Leading the way for the Indians was one of the best to ever to “carry a Coach Scott Fletcher (right) congratulates the bag” on Wampanoag Drive: Brendan Lemp members of the State Champion Boys’ Golf ’10 (Captain, MVP, All-State, New England team (from left) Brendan Lemp ’10, Patrick Championship Qualifier). He completes Nista ’11, Ryan Strid ’12, and Brian Butler ’12. T H E M AG A Z I N E O F N O R T H W E S T C AT H O L I C

his career finishing 1st or 2nd overall in State competition at the end of each of his years at NWC. Known for its abundant talent, the Boys’ Golf team was loaded once again. The impressive roster included Ryan Strid ’12 (All-State, New England Championship Qualifier), Patrick Nista ’11 (Coaches Award), and Sophomore sensation Brian Butler ’12, who excelled at the #5 spot. Returning letter winners Tyler Huffman ’12, Thomas Murphy ’12, and Alex Phibbs ’12 establish a strong cast of hopefuls who will remain a leading force in the CCC for many years to come.

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Softball In her rookie season as Head Softball Coach, Kate Mayer continued the trend started by Liz Sankar, with the girls advancing to the CIAC Class M State Tournament for the 2nd year in a row. The team finished with an 11-10 overall record, and with many young players, will be a force to be reckoned with next Spring. Katherine Conlin ’10 (Co-Captain, Coaches Award) and Nicole Lacouture ’10 finished their careers by qualifying for back-to-back State Tournaments -a feat that hasn’t been accomplished in more than a decade. The team’s young talent contributed immensely to this impressive run. Pitching star Lauren Backhaus ’11 (All-Conference) dominated hitters throughout the year, backed up by power hitter Melissa Martucci ’11 (CoCaptain). Hitting sensation Jessica Tyler ’12 (MVP, All-Conference) and speedster Kristen FA L L 2 0 1 0 / W I N T E R 2 0 1 1

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The Boys’ Tennis team will miss the talent of these six seniors (standing, from left): Joe McAndrews ’10, Connor Deneen ’10, Lucas Tyler ’10, John Healey ’10, and (kneeling, left to right) Ryan Wagner ’10 and Ameet Katkar ’10. Young ’13 (All-Conference) have exciting careers ahead on Wampanoag Drive. Returning stars Cassie Rocha ’12, Jessie Rocha ’12, Kerry Kearney ’12, and Mary Deneen ’12 will help to make the team a formidable presence in the CCC next season.

Boys’ Tennis Head Coach Tim Crowley was extremely proud of the turnaround his squad made this season. Finishing with an overall record of 8-8, the Boys’ Tennis team advanced to the highly competitive Class S State Tournament. Coach Crowley raved over the exploits of Joe McAndrews ’10 (Captain, MVP, AllConference) who returned from a decimating knee injury with passion and success. McAndrews closed his career, while James Adamidis ’13 (All-Conference) broke onto the scene as a dominating force in the CCC West. The squad’s success was based primarily on the leadership of Connor Deneen ’10 (Coaches Award), John Healey ’10, Ameet Katkar ’10, Lucas Tyler ’10, and Ryan Wagner ’10. With returning stars David Lawton ’11, Brandon Xing ’11, and Andre Stephanou ’12, a return trip to the Class S Tournament should not be out of the question.

Girls’ Tennis Head Coach Stan Piorkowski knows how to win! Faced with the toughest competition the CCC has to offer, the Girls’ Tennis squad advanced to a 14-4 overall record and a spot in the Class S Quarterfinals. Over two seasons, Piorkowski’s squad is an astonishing 28-8! Led by the talents of Emily McDonough

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Five seniors – (from left) Gabby Marandino ’10, Maddie Livingston ’10, Roz Gilbert ’10, Emily Olszewski ’10, and Emily McDonough ’10 – were key to the Girls’ Tennis record of 14-4.

’10 (MVP, Co-Captain) and the toughness of Emily Olszewski ’10 (Coaches Award, AllConference, Co-Captain), the girls opened 2010 with a vengeance and never looked back. Roz Gilbert ’10, Maddie Livingston ’10, and Gabby Marandino ’10 paved the way to a truly successful year. With the returning foundation of Lizzie Olszewski ’11, Regan Bosnyak ’11, Mara Case ’11, and Kelsie Stevens ’11, combined with the forces of Caroline Carew ’12 and Lindsey Koss ’12, look for Piorkowski’s group to be near the top of the CCC West for many years to come.

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Herron ’11, Marcus Andersen ’12, Jack Ferrell ’12, and AJ Massaro ’12 will keep Gallagher’s team near the top of the standings in 2011.

Girls’ Lacrosse Head Coach Billy Mullady ’66 knows his way around the playing field. A fiery competitor during his time at NWC, Mullady once again took a talented group of lady Lacrosse standouts to a return trip to the CIAC Division II State Tournament (10-8 overall record). The program was blessed with four years from superstars Mary Frailey ’10 (Tri-Captain, MVP, Academic All-American, All-State, All-Conference) and Devon Soucier ’10 (Tri-Captain, Coaches Award, Academic All-American, All-State, All-Conference). There will be a tremendous void without these girls and their Senior

A trip to the CIAC State Tournament is nothing new for Head Coach Chris Gallagher. After a notable 10-8 season, Gallagher’s club fought hard in the newly formed CCC Lacrosse division during the club’s rookie campaign. Kevin O’Toole ’10 (Tri-Captain, All-State – 2nd Team, All-Conference), Jack Hayes ’10 (TriCaptain, MVP, All-State – 2nd Team, All-Conference), and Michael Laffin ’11 (All-State – 2nd Team) were pillars of the team’s success. Closing out their careers were Senior stars Jim Hallinan ’10 (Tri-Captain), Ben Van Schaack ’10 (Coaches Award), Jei Cho ’10, Sam Frasco ’10, James Italia ’10, Michael Lorenzo ’10, Drew Orsini ’10, Luke Pelton ’10, Matt Visintainer ’10, and Tim Waltman ’10. Scoring sensation Taylor Waybright ’11 combined his talents with the energetic Tanner Vaughn ’12 to balance the attack. Jim Hallinan ’10 (#9), Ben Van Schaack ’10 (#3), Returning stars Matt Fox ’11, Evan and Tim Waltman ’10 (#27) were among 13 seniors on the Boy’s Lacrosse team. T H E M AG A Z I N E O F N O R T H W E S T C AT H O L I C

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The senior members of the Girls’ Lacrosse team were honored (along with their parents) on Senior Day. counterparts: Bridget Daly ’10 (Tri-Captain), Erika Duenas ’10, Taylor Fusco-Ruiz ’10, Haley Heslin ’10, and Chelsea Mencio ’10. Hoping to step right in and continue the proud Girls’ Lacrosse tradition is Julia Mansolillo ’11, whose leadership should push Dana Crory ’11, Cathleen Collins ’12, Meghan Grabowski ’12, Grace Hallinan ’12, Morgan Mencio ’12, and Taylor Selig ’12 to another level of success. A year of rookie success including Mary Kate Bourdon ’13, Annie Higgins ’13, Cathy Higgins ’13, and the quick Emily Kearney ’13 provide a positive outlook for Coach Mullady moving into the 2011 season.

Girls’ Golf Remarkable finishes can come from beginning programs as well! Girls’ Golf Supervisor Matt Martorelli ’03 took the reins two years ago for NWC’s newest athletic program. In only its second year of existence, the Girls’ Squad -assisted by instructor George Connor (Head Golf Pro – Gillette Ridge Golf Club) -- qualified for the CIAC State Tournament and finished in 4th place in the ultra-competitive CCC Conference Championship. One of the main reasons for the ladies’ success was Girls’ Golf pioneer Mary Beckerman ’10 (Captain, MVP, AllConference), who ended her Senior campaign

Mary Beckerman ’10, who pioneered Girls’ Golf at NWC, was MVP, All-Conference, and All-State in her senior year – the first Girls’ Golf All-Stater in school history. as the first Girls’ Golfer in NWC history to earn All-State honors. Beckerman had a well-rounded supporting cast, which included the tremendously talented Hannah Shea ’12 (Coaches Award, AllConference), Kathleen Lynch ’10, Megan Austin ’12, Caroline Davenport ’12, Samantha Russo ’12, and the especially gifted Sadie Martinez ’13 and Emily Stanwick ’13. Building on their confidence of 2010, the girls look to tackle new milestones next Spring!

NWC’s Athletic Program Wins Coveted Michaels Cup For the first time in school history, NWC has been awarded first place in the prestigious Michaels Achievement Cup competition that recognizes outstanding high school athletic programs. The first-place trophy for Class SS was presented on Sept. 23 during a Sportsmanship Conference sponsored by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC). NWC has received recognition in the Michaels Cup program in the past, but this is the first time the school has come in first in its class. According to CIAC Executive Director Michael Savage, the Michaels Achievement Cup honors CIAC member schools that provide exemplary athletic programs as defined by athletic participation, academic success, chemical-free environment, athletic achievement, and medical support. Above all, he said, the winning schools provide their student athletes, coaches and spectators a clear sense of sportsmanship marked by high ethical and moral standards. “We are proud of the tradition of excellence at Northwest Catholic and pleased to have been recognized in this fashion for all the hard work of those involved,” said NWC Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson. “This award is a testament to the hard work of the studentathletes, coaches, parents, and the Northwest Catholic community,”

Fred Balsamo, Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Athletic Directors and the Head of the Michaels Cup Selection Committee, presents the firstplace trophy to NWC’s Margaret Williamson. added NWC Athletic Director Josh Reese ’95. “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized as one of the top athletic departments in the entire state of Connecticut.”

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Hairnets Instead of Helmets: NWC Football Team Performs Community Service

Coach Mike Tyler ’73 (center, with maroon lanyard) and the NWC football team wore hairnets instead of helmets when they spent two hours on Aug. 27, 2010, helping to pack 27,000 sandwiches for children in Swaziland, Africa. The volunteer effort was spearheaded by a Christian organization called Feed My Starving Children (www.fmsc.org).

CIAC Scholar-Athletes for 2010 NWC Athletic Director Josh Reese ’95 congratulates Ryan Thompson ’10 and Mary Frailey ’10 during the CIAC Scholar-Athlete Awards dinner in May 2010. The Scholar-Athlete Program annually recognizes a boy and girl from each member high school “whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary, whose personal standards and achievements are a model to others, and who possess high levels of integrity, self-discipline and courage,” according to the CIAC. Thompson, a member of NWC’s baseball and swim teams, is a freshman at Xavier University. Frailey, who played soccer, basketball, and lacrosse for NWC, now attends the University of Notre Dame.

Two More D1 Athletes From the Class of ’10 Kelsey Marakovits ’10 and Brendan Lemp ’10 celebrate their commitments to compete in Division I college sports with Principal/Chief Administrator Margaret Williamson and NWC Athletic Director Josh Reese ’95. Marakovits is a member of the women’s crew team at The College of the Holy Cross, while Lemp plays golf at Loyola University in Baltimore. They joined seven other classmates who committed to D1 schools before graduating from NWC: Jenniqua Bailey ’10, basketball, Bryant University; Tom Bourdon ’10, baseball, Boston College; Nico Greco ’10, track, LaSalle University; Alexandra Iovine ’10, soccer, Manhattan College; Allison Mullings ’10, basketball, Siena College; Uju Nwankwo ’10, basketball, N.J. Institute of Technology; and Justin Strid ’10, football, Cornell University. A tenth classmate – Mary Beckerman ’10 – walked on to the D1 golf team at The College of the Holy Cross this past Fall.

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NWC Basketball Programs Win Prestigious Sportsmanship Awards

Girls’ Basketball Coach Karl Herbert (second from left) and Boys’ Basketball Coach John Mirabello (second from right) accept congratulations and sportsmanship awards from Joe Camposeo (far left) and Tony Lopes (far right), officers of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO) Board #6.

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NWC’s two programs won the prestigious awards based on the consistent ethos of sportsmanship among the school’s coaches, players, fans, and scoring table, according to IAABO officials. Approximately 300 basketball officials in IAABO Board #6 vote on the awards each year. Lopes said it is rare for the Boys’ and the Girls’ basketball programs from the same school to win in the same year.

Alumni Athletes: Where Are They Now? Here we spotlight some Northwest Catholic alums who have gone on to play varsity sports at all levels in college (and beyond); we’d love to know about others, as well. Please send athletic updates (including photos and links to college web sites) to Athletic Director Joshua Reese ’95 (jreese@ nwcath.org). Brothers Mike Golic ’08 and Jake Golic ’09, football standouts at NWC, have taken their talents to the prestigious University of Notre Dame. In the Fall 2010 season, the brothers appeared together in several games, including the big rivalry between Boston College and Notre Dame. Mike is a backup left guard and works on special teams, while Jake backs up All-American tight end Kyle Rudolph under new Head Coach Brian Kelly. Theo Agnew ’09 took his gridiron talents to the University of Massachusetts, where he improved his skills as a “red-shirt” freshman. This year, the big Defensive Lineman played against Heisman Trophy candidate Denard Robinson in the “Big House” of the University of Michigan. Alaina Tosatti ’06 appeared in 17 games for the University of Rochester Women’s

Basketball team in the 2009-10 season – when the team advanced to the Division III Final Four and captured the overall #4 ranking in the nation. Matt Battaglia ’07 – who had a stellar football career at NWC and a prep season at Salisbury School – now plays for Yale University as an outside linebacker. John Yokow ’06 appeared in 20 ice hockey games for the Stonehill College Skyhawks in 2010 and in 37 contests during his three-year career. The Finance major looks to a strong Senior campaign in the highly competitive Northeast 10 Conference. Rich Jakiel ’09, a Management major and tennis player at Assumption College, earned his certification as a U.S. Professional Tennis Association “pro” and took his skills back home to New Britain in Summer 2010 to help teach the game to local residents. The result: The U.S. Tennis Association recognized Jakiel’s Junior Tennis squad as the “Most Improved” team in CT in only its second year of existence. For more information, please visit http://www. assumptiongreyhounds.com/news/2010-11/ jakiel-summer. T H E M AG A Z I N E O F N O R T H W E S T C AT H O L I C

Heather Gostyla ’05 graduated from Assumption College with a Biology degree and a 3.20 GPA. She served as a Captain for the school’s Cross Country and Track & Field teams, and also served as the treasurer for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She was named the Assumption College Armand Desautels A.A. Female Student-Athlete of the Year in 2009. Ida Cance ’08 is now competing in Track & Field at Northeastern University, after a stellar career at NWC. Cance, a talented High Jumper, finished in 12th Place at the New England Championship with a jump of 1.60 m (5’3). Shealagh Begley ’09, one of the best-ever Girls’ Soccer players at NWC, now roams the turf for the University of Hartford Women’s Soccer team. As a Freshman, she appeared in 14 games while being named to the America East Academic Honor Roll for achieving a GPA of 3.0 or higher. At press time, Begley’s team was the 3rd Place qualifier in the highly contested American East Conference Tournament, with the winner earning an “automatic” bid to the NCAA Division I National Soccer Tournament.

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These 20 seniors headed off to college with plans to compete in Division II or Division III athletics at their respective schools. Added to the ten who compete at the Division I level, that brings the total number of collegiate athletes to 30 – 18.75% of NWC’s Class of ’10. “We are very proud of this group of senior student-athletes,” said Josh Reese ’95. “Their strength in the classroom, combined with excellent sportsmanship on the field, has been a fine representation of our school. In addition, the school records, league and state championships, and all-around abilities solidify this class as one of the best in NWC history.” Divided by sport, the DII and DIII student-athletes are: Baseball

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• Andy Beaule – Union College

• Jack Hayes – Clark University

• Patrick Dornfried – Albertus Magnus College

• Tim Waltman – Babson College

• Jon Moore – Babson College

Girls’ Lacrosse

• Jason Moore – Saint Michael’s College

• Taylor Fusco-Ruiz – Hartwick College

• Fanol Prevalla – Albertus Magnus College

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Boys’ Basketball

• Taylor Fusco-Ruiz – Hartwick College

• Jordan Lewis – Endicott College

• Kelly Gilhooly – Elms College

Girls’ Basketball

• Kelsey Sumple – College of New Jersey

• Faith Gilbert – DeSales University

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Cheerleading

• Camille Charles – University of New Haven

• Virginia Brown –AIC

• Nia Harris – Amherst College

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• Trenton Jackson – Trinity College

• Alex Filomeno – Endicott College

• Eric Kennedy – Bentley University

• Jack Murphy – John Carroll University • Ted Terrion – Bentley University

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Alumni Ne ws 1960s Pat Weldon McAlary-Losee ’65 is a Nurse Practitioner at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. She is happily married and enjoys ballroom and rock n’ roll dancing, skiing, and outdoor fun. Pat has a son, two stepsons, and four grandchildren. Mary Campise Zdrojowy ’66 and her husband Michael celebrated 40 years of marriage in June 2010. She proudly reports that her two grandchildren -- Ashley, 12, and Kyle, 10 -- are both honor students. Mary and Michael live in East Hartford. High school sweethearts Bill Brimmer ’67 and Barbara Curry Brimmer ’67 marked their 40th wedding anniversary on May 23, 2010 and celebrated with a trip to Europe in October! The parents of three and grandparents of five, they live in Newtown, CT. After 25 years of working in New York City as a publishing executive, Chris Rogers ’67 was recently appointed Editorial Director of Yale University Press in New Haven. In addition to managing the editorial acquisitions of the Yale Press, Chris also acquires books in the fields of History and Current Affairs. He lives in Hamden, CT with Nancy, his wife of 32 years, and their children Ben and Anna.

Wayne Creelman, M.D. ’69 was named the McCabe Professor and Associate Chair of Community Psychiatry at the Center for Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine at Vero Beach. John Mastro ’69 retired from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in January 2010 after 30 years. His last position was as a staff engineer on the F-22 Raptor program. In his “retirement,” he has been volunteering at the VA, but adds that “stateside travel and flyfishing are definitely on the horizon.”

1970s Robin Tierney Smith ’71 shared the sad news that her husband, Grant Smith, passed away on July 4, 2010. They had celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in September 2009 with a vacation at The Biltmore in Asheville, NC. Their son, Brian Smith, is an economic analyst for the Department of Commerce and expects to earn his Master’s in Economics from Johns Hopkins University in Spring 2011. He is engaged to be married in September 2011. Robin lives in Laurel, MD, and works as an administrative assistant at the Mental Health Professionals Association. Since 1995, she has owned her own tax preparation business, and she is an Enrolled Agent -- someone licensed by the Internal Revenue Service to represent people before the IRS.

Ed Bello ’68 has been living with his family on Maui, HI, since 1976. He and his wife, Pam, and son Jason run a family real estate business that includes residential sales, development projects, and commercial management and Michelle Maglaty Mostello ’75 brokerage, as well as vacation reconnected recently with former rentals in Maui and Breckenridge, Boston College President J. CO. Ed and Pam have three Donald Monan, S.J. at a reception grandchildren: Kaleb (8), Hazel (5) at the Boston College Club in and Levi (1 1/2). Boston, MA. The party was held Mary Ellen Sullivan Connors in honor of Fr. Monan’s book, ’68 and Larry, her husband of 35 Echoes of a University Presidency, years, welcomed a granddaughter, which is a collection of speeches Mary Kennedy O’Connell, in he delivered during his 24 years July 2009. She joins her brother, at the helm of the Jesuit school. Thomas Connors O’Connell. Mostello, the Director of Finance Mary Ellen and Larry live in and Administration at Expertek Harwinton, which is also the Systems, Inc., graduated from BC hometown of daughter Elizabeth in 1979 and now lives in Carlisle, O’Connell and family. Their other MA. daughter, Kathleen Connors, lives in Washington, D.C. Mary Ellen works at Vision Real Estate in Unionville.

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Doreen Tate-Wright ’71 retired in July 2009 from the State Department of Children and Families, where she had been employed as a social worker. She now enjoys reading, traveling, and her flower garden! She has two children: Andre (a graduate of UConn) and Sharmeen (a graduate of A.I. Prince Tech, Springfield College, and the paralegal studies program at UConn Law School). Liz Curran ’72 lives in Phoenix, AZ, with her husband Craig, where they enjoy hiking and the great outdoors. Liz has been working for the City of Phoenix with the senior citizen population for the past 10 years. Dan Mara ’72, Commissioner of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, has been named to the NCAA Division II Membership committee. In addition to working on the Navy Staff at the Pentagon, Rob Leeds ’73 has completed six seasons as a professional baseball scout. After four years with the NY Mets and one with the Washington Nationals, he now works for the Pittsburgh Pirates. As an Associate Scout, Rob helps to evaluate high school and college players before the Major League Baseball draft each June. He lives in northern Virginia and helps to cover the Mid-Atlantic area. Tim Bye ’73 lives in Wellesley, MA, where he is the Director of Supply Chain Management for Hologic, a women’s health

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company. He has three children: Hilary spent the past year teaching in Shanghai, China, and is a student at Boston College Graduate School for Social Work; Andrew is in his second year at Harvard Business School, after working as an investment banker in San Francisco; and Tim III, who works at Phillips Medical, recently got married and bought a house in Framingham, MA. Bob in the invites contact

Strano ’74 is now working field of deregulated energy and others interested in this field to him for more information: bob@

northamericanpowersource.com. He’s also interested in getting together with other members of his class; e-mail him at bob@ tawg.com. Marianne Roberts Carroll ’75 is a mental health and addiction recovery counselor. She and her husband, Tim, own their own practice, Partners in Counseling, L.L.C., in Willimantic, CT. Tim is also the director of the CREC Polaris Center in East Hartford, CT. They have three sons. Jared, Boston College ’06, works for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp as a hospital outreach specialist in Boston. He traveled to the Dominican Republic and Paraguay this Summer to help open new camps for the Newman Foundation. He is directing Kingswood Oxford’s sister school in Tobati, Paraguay, for the 2010-11 school year. Eric, a senior at BC, is majoring in International Studies and studied in Seville, Spain, last year. Katie Zullo ’01 completed her second Rock and Roll San Diego Marathon on June 5, 2010. Although she lives in Quincy, Ma, where she is an account manager for Metlife’s group benefits, she traveled to San Diego in 2008 and 2010 for vacation and to run the marathon.

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Dennis Robinson ’75, the president and CEO of the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority, lives in Ridgewood, NJ with his wife and three children: Emily, a Harvard senior and stage manager for the Hasty Pudding Theatricals; Mike, a sophomore lacrosse player at Wesleyan; and Catherine, a high school sophomore. Frank Mobilio ’77 is a Vice-President in the Washington, DC office of Jones Lang LaSalle, an international real estate firm. He is sustainability market director for the MidAtlantic region. A shout out to Sr. Cornelia: I use algebra at least once a week for work, he says. Vicki Shangraw Kvedar, M.D. ’77 is an ophthalmologist in Melrose, MA. She and her husband Joseph have three children: Derek, a senior at the Air Force Academy; Julie, a pre-med sophomore at Vanderbilt University; and Megan, a junior in high school. Vicki and her family are seeking opportunities to do volunteer work in Haiti in the area of vision care; anyone with information is invited to contact Vicki at Vkvedar1@verizon.net. Devin McGarry ’79 lives in Framingham, MA, with his wife Samantha and two children, Tessa, 3, and Gabriel, 5. Devin is the Northeast Regional Sales Manager for Maisons, Marques et Domaines.

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Brian Pepin ’09, who’s majoring in Civil Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology, traveled to Haiti on a 10-day mission trip with a Boston-based organization called Servants for Haiti. He traveled to an orphanage outside of Port au Prince and helped to raise a new roof for the town’s church. His mother, Maureen, submitted this photo along with these thoughts: “Ron and I really had our doubts about Brian traveling to such a sick and starved country, but he persisted and we allowed him to make the final decision. We prayed like crazy while he was gone and only heard from the group leader one time via email as their electricity was in such short supply. Brian left with three pieces of luggage and a backpack and returned with only the backpack – he had given his belongings away to the people in the village. Even his toiletries! I truly believe it was his faith-based education through Catholic schools that drew him to this mission and his desire to help those who cannot help themselves.”

1980s Jim Davis ’80 is living in Devon, England, with his wife Melissa and two of their three daughters. He is on a three-year assignment in the UK for Becton Dickinson, a manufacturer of medical devices. The company headquarters is in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Their oldest daughter attends Manchester (CT) Community College. Kathryn McGarry O’Brien ’80 is a Senior Graphic Designer at The Hartford. She and her husband, Steve, a 5th-grade teacher at Aiken School in West Hartford, have two sons: Liam, 14, and Rory, 13. Kathryn completed the Alternate Route to Certification Program (ARC) in May 2010 and is now certified to teach art for grades pre-K through 12. Jeanne Murray Van Schaack ’81 and Peter Van Schaack ’83 celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Sept. 30, 2009. Peter is the network administrator for the Avon Public Schools, and Jeanne is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working for the Winchester Public Schools and Community Mental Health Affiliates. They live in Canton with their daughters Kelly (a freshman at Wheelock College), Kerry Ann (a freshman at Assumption College), and Jenna, 14. Brigid Donohue ’83 lives in Andover, CT, with her four children and works as a spiritual counselor and healer.

John K. Hampton ’84 was elected to his fourth term on the Simsbury Board of Selectmen in November 2009; in December, he was appointed Deputy First Selectman. He is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (CONN-NAHRO). John Wain ’84 now lives in Ridgewood, NJ, with his wife, Marina, and their daughter, Eleni. John is the head of Real Estate for the Americas for Credit Agricole. Leithia Asuncion Rogers ’85 lives in Manhattan with her husband, Stuart, and their children, Piper, 6, and Tucker, 4. She works in the garment district at French Connection Holdings, Inc. Michael Barnes ’85, a realtor with Prestige Properties in Farmington, has recently become part owner of the Danbury (CT) Whalers Hockey Club, a new minor league team in the Federal Hockey League. (Interestingly, Michael’s father, the late William Barnes, was one of the original founders of the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association, which moved from Boston to Hartford and was renamed the Hartford Whalers after merging into the National Hockey Association.) Michael lives in Wolcott with his wife, Michelle, and two children: Mary Louise, 8, and Ben, 18. Jennifer Schiffer Freeh ’86 lives outside Raleigh, NC, with her husband Vince, a

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computer science professor at NC State, and their five daughters and one son, ranging in age from six months to 12 years. Jennifer’s primary job is homeschooling the children. Heather Grant ’87 lives in Easton, MD, with her 8-year-old twins, Ruby and Liam. Heather is the web master and graphic designer at Jefferson Communications, a magazine publisher in Annapolis. A longdistance cyclist, she has raised more than $10,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through its Team in Training Program in honor of her 10-year-old nephew Quinn Evans, a leukemia survivor. Quinn is the son of Laura Grant Evans ’85, a development officer for The Williams School in New London, CT. Laura lives in Stonington with Quinn, her husband Ash, and daughter Claire, 8. Chris Cloud ’87, the former CEO of Amistad America, participated in the historic return of Amistad to Havana Harbor on March 25, 2010. This marked the 10th anniversary of the vessel and commemorated the return of the recreated Amistad to its place of origin, where it was built in 1836. Mary Magauran Smith ’87 earned a doctorate from Parker College in Dallas, TX, after completing her undergraduate degree at Trinity College in Hartford. She’s a global project manager for i3, and lives in Boston with her husband, Jack and two children, Charlie, 5, and Molly, 3, and their black Lab, Chip.

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Matt Couloute ’88 is Vice President and General Counsel of the United Football League, which includes the new Hartford Colonials football team.

1990s Keith Grant ’90 and his wife Heather Murphy Grant live in Jersey City, NJ. He works for Computer Associates and she is a filmmaker. Keith still competes in golf at the state and national level. In 2009, he qualified for the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) MidAmateur Championship in Kiawah Island, SC. The very day that her alumni profile appeared in the Fall 2009 issue of Logos, Rebecca Blais Sanda ’90 started a new job! She is now the Vice President of Marketing for Bloomberg L.P. in Asia Pacific and Japan. Jennifer Guertin Shockley ’91 and her husband are pleased to announce the birth of their third son, Elijah Philip. His big brothers are Noah (age 6) and Zachary (age 2). Jeff Przech ’92 is completing a Master’s in writing and rhetoric at Trinity College in Hartford. He’s been an English teacher and track coach at NWC for the past eight years. He lives in Farmington with his wife, Angela, daughter, Julia, and son, Cody. On the weekends, he plays music semi-professionally

with his bands, The Bus Drivers and The Southern Comfort Band. Shirley Marquis Richardson ’93 earned a B.S. in Human Services Management in May 2009, all on-line through a deployment when her husband was in Iraq. She served in the U.S. Navy from 1996-2001, got married in 2001 and had a daughter who is nearly 9 years old. The family lives in Florida. Monica Walsh Swanson ’93 and her husband Brian recently moved back to West Hartford. Their son Brian Robert was born on March 9, 2010. He joins big sisters Meredith, 7, and Geneva, 3. James Jefski ’95 and Meredith Moore Jefski ’96 welcomed their second son, John Thomas, on July 29, 2010. JT, who was named after his grandfathers, joins big brother Drew, 2. The family lives in Watertown, MA. Amanda Ankerman ’96 recently bought a home in McLean, VA, and is working for the Department of State in Washington, DC. A graduate of Sweet Briar College, she also earned a Master’s in International Management from the University of Maryland. Emily Graham, Ph.D. ’98 is a Visiting Assistant Professor of History at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where she began working in January 2010. A graduate of Smith College, Emily attended the University of St. Andrews (Scotland) from 2003-09, earning a Master’s in Medieval History in 2004 and a Ph.D. in Medieval History in 2009. In 2006-07, she studied in Italy on a Fulbright fellowship. “I’m happy to now be back in the U.S. and able to spend more time with friends and family,” she says.

Abigail Japenga Egan ’98 is the Director of Human Services for the Town of Plymouth, CT. She lives in Plainville with her husband, Steve, and their children Sean, 3 1/2, and Ashlynn, 1 1/2. RaeJean Spears Stokes ’98 is moved to Yerevan, Armenia, in November 2010 with her husband Nick, who will be working for two years at the U.S. Embassy as a USAID Foreign Service Officer. RaeJean, who earned her undergraduate degree at Holy Cross and her Master’s at the University of Denver, has been working for the past three years for a non-governmental organization (NGO) that administers U.S. government-funded exchanges. Karen Crozier Russell ’99 earned her CPA in September 2009. She works in the Investment Accounting Department of Lincoln Financial Group, and she lives in Greensboro, NC, with her husband Nathan.

2000s Patrick Battersby ’00 and his wife, Lerin, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Jack Thomas More, on September 5, 2009. Patrick who graduated from Holy Cross and Catholic University law school -- is practicing with the Hartford law firm of Fazzano, Tomasiewicz & Barall. Melissa DeLeon ’02 is studying at Central Connecticut State University for a BA in Sociology. She spent two weeks in Japan studying Humanities and Peace Studies. Bret Clancy ’03 lives in Boston, MA. A graduate of Bryant University, he is an

NWC Hockey Coach Don Melanson ’84 was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain in the West Hartford Police Department on Oct. 1, 2010. A graduate of Central Connecticut State University, Melanson will oversee the Traffic and Training divisions, and he is also head of the SWAT team. Supporters at the swearing-in ceremony included his wife, Michelle; his mother, Ethel; his brother Paul Melanson ’87, the chief of the Farmington Police Department; his son, Patrick Melanson ’13; and several representatives from the NWC Athletic Department. Detective Michael Alquist ’84, also a Central Connecticut State University alum, was promoted during the same ceremony to Sergeant, assigned to the patrol division.

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Advertising and Media Manager for Citizens Bank in Dedham, MA. Jessica DeLeon ’03 earned a BS in Pathobiology from the University of Connecticut, and works for R.J. Health Systems International LLC. Luke Granato ’03 earned a Master’s in Education from the University of New Haven in August 2010. Kristen Kennedy ’03 is living in the North End of Boston and working on her Master’s at Tufts University’s Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development. She graduated from Bates College in 2007. Jessica Mangene ’03 is a case manager at Mental Health Associates in Torrington, CT. She graduated from Saint Joseph College in West Hartford and is beginning graduate school there, as well. She is engaged to Adam Federspiel. Hilary Scurlock ’03 earned her MA in Specialized Journalism from the Annenberg School of Communications at the University of Southern California. Kate Thorner ’03 has moved to New Orleans, LA, where she teaches Spanish at Ursuline Academy. After almost three years working as an advertising art director in the Chicago office of Laughlin Constable, Jourdan Smith ’01 became a senior art director at the Londonbased ad firm Saatchi and Saatchi X. Kerry Bannon ’04 completed her Master’s Degree in Animals and Public Policy at Tufts

During a visit to NWC in December 2010, Jane Sitarz ’01 donned an abaya (a silky coat-like robe) and head scarf, commonly worn by women in Amman, Jordan, where she teaches music to grades 7-9 at the Amman Baccalaureate School. A graduate of Boston University, Jane completed a Master’s degree in music education at the University of Maryland in May 2010. Jane fielded many questions from students during her presentation in Sara Avery’s English class about life in Jordan.

School of Veterinary Medicine in August 2009. She is living in West Hartford and working in the Foundation Office of St. Francis Hospital.

inducted into the Palmer Academy. Jackie is also the daughter of Kerry Kearns Curry ’77 of Windsor. She plans to join her father’s practice in Windsor.

After graduating from Wake Forest University with a Psychology degree, Kelly Curran ’04 spent six months doing community service and performing with Up With People throughout the US, Taiwan, Navajo Nation, and Bermuda. She is now working on a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at UConn.

Fran Rogers ’04 is engaged to marry Liz Norbert, a 2009 graduate of The College of the Holy Cross. After graduating from Holy Cross in 2008, Fran worked for two years at the Nativity Preparatory School in Boston, where he taught 5th grade Social Studies and 8th grade religion and also established the music program. He now works at the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund in Boston and sings at several churches in the city.

Jackie Curry ’04 received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA, in February 2010. Palmer College is the founding college of the chiropractic profession, and she was presented with her diploma by her father, Dr. George B. Curry ’77, who was being

Erin Buckmiller ’05 graduated from Boston University in 2009 and earned an M.S. in Occupational Therapy, also from BU, in May 2010. She is doing an internship at Beth Israel Hospital in New York City.

Newly Re-launched: Northwest Alums On-Line! The NWC web site has a password-protected portal just for alumni, called Northwest Alums On-Line. It offers alumni a place to share photos, news, links, and other information with more privacy than other social networking sites offer. Also, alumni can update their own biographical data – and decide which items to share with others from their class. The portal was soft-launched last year, but has now been refreshed and re-launched. To log in, contact Jane Leary (jleary@nwcath.org) to obtain a User ID and password.

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Looking for Vets Northwest Catholic seeks to create a comprehensive listing of alumni who have served in any branch of the military, at any time. Please send the name, NWC grad year, and brief explanation of the military service to http://nwc-veterans.wikispaces.com/.

Scott Largay ’05 graduated cum laude in May 2010 from Suffolk University in Boston with a B.S. degree in Journalism and Communications. As a senior, Scott was producer, editor and writer for the university’s television show ” Temple Street,” as well as anchor and producer for “Studio 73.” He lives in Boston and works as a part-time production assistant for Lunchpail Productions. Akosua Nti ’05 is a first-year medical student at the University of Pennsylvania. A graduate of Wesleyan University with a degree in Neuroscience, she worked for a year as a research coordinator in the Orthopedics Department at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her research team is conducting a randomized clinical trial to understand the best way to treat people who have both arthritis and a meniscal tear in their knee. Marine LCpl. Jahmal Reyes-Dawes ’05 is currently stationed in Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, tentatively scheduled to return home in 2011.

Megan graduated from Wagner in May 2010 with a sociology degree. Dana Bercowetz ’06 was one of 12 semifinalists from around the world who competed in the Theolonious Monk Jazz Vocals Competition at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 4, 2010. The panel of judges included Aretha Franklin, Al Jarreau, and Patti Austin. Bercowetz, a graduate of the Berklee College of Music who performs under the name Dana Lauren, has already released several CDs; the most recent is the critically acclaimed “It’s You or No One.” Ramon Chavarro ’06 was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall ’09 semester at Central Connecticut State University. Kelly Decker ’06 earned a B.A. in history from Providence College. Molly K. Eastman ’06 was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall ’09 semester at Assumption College.

Kaytee Stewart ’05 graduated magna cum laude in May 2009 from Providence College with a degree in Public & Community Service Studies and Women’s Studies. After completing a year of service through the AmeriCorps*VISTA program in Providence, she began a Master’s Program in Gender & Social Policy at the London School of Economics & Political Science.

Sean Horan ’06 graduated summa cum laude in December 2009 from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY, having doublemajored in Philosophy and Religious Studies. He began working on an MS in Bioethics from The Alden March Bioethics Institute of Albany Medical College in January 2010, and expects to move into a Pharm.D. program when he finishes his Master’s.

Megan Allen ’06 received the Project Pericles Student Award from Wagner College.

Jackie Krupa ’06 graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2010 with

a degree in chemical engineering (business minor). In June, she began work at Aetna in Hartford, as a member of the three-year IT Leadership Development program. Sarah Melley ’06 earned a B.S. in business administration/financial services from Bryant University. Mary S. Quinn ’06 was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall ’09 semester at Assumption College. John Scurlock ’06 earned a B.S. in Finance from Bentley University, and now works in the IT Leadership Development Program at Aetna. Katherine Murphy ’07 was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall ’09 and Spring ’10 semesters at Manhattan College. She was also elected to membership in Epsilon Sigma Pi, the highest scholastic honor at Manhattan, and is the Co-President of Manhattan’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, the international Honor Society in Education. Marist College junior Grace Andruszkiewicz ’08 is studying in Florence, Italy. Catherine Barton ’08 is double majoring in Marketing and Communications at Northeastern University, and did a co-op in the corporate events department at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan in Spring ’10. Emelie Buell ’08 spent the Fall ’10 semester in Bra, Italy, where she studied at Universita di Scienze Gastronomiche

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(University of Gastronomic Sciences). She is a Nutritional Sciences major with a dual major in EcoGastronomy at the University of New Hampshire. Maddie Deneen ’08, a junior at Marist College, is studying in England. Stephanie Griebel ’08 was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall ’09 semester at Saint Joseph College in West Hartford. Taylor Knortz ’08, an English major at Fordham University, studied during the Fall ’10 semester in the European Culture and History Program at the Danish Institute of Study in Copenhagen, Denmark -- home of Hans Christian Andersen. She did a weeklong study tour in the Czech Republic and played lacrosse with a club in Copenhagen. Brandon Marshall ’08, who’s majoring in Communications (Broadcast and New Media) at Elon University, interned at Abrams Artists Agency in Manhattan during the Summer of 2009.

Julianne McAndrews ’08, a junior at the University of Maryland, is spending the year studying in France. Keating McKeon ’08, a junior at Columbia University, is studying Classics for a year at Clare College of Cambridge University in England. Hannah Pelton ’08 was inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars during a ceremony on the campus of MIT, where she is a junior. Dianna Soucier ’08 was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall ’09 semester at Saint Joseph College in West Hartford. Carolyn Spalluto ’08, a junior Economics major at Amherst College, studied in Rome, Italy, in the Fall ’10 semester through Trinity College’s 30-year-old study abroad program in that city.

Kayleigh Donnelly ’09, an early childhood education major at the University of Delaware, was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall ’09 semester. Ryan Dowd ’09 was named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Fall ’09 semester. Maura Graham ’09 was named to the Dean’s List at the University of Scranton for the Fall ’09 semester. She was also inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, the national honor society for freshmen. She is majoring in biology. Caitlin Kearns ’09 was named to the Dean’s List for the Fall ’09 semester at Stonehill College. Jake Spignesi ’09 was named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Fall 2009 semester.

Kristen Wieber ’08, a junior at Marist College, is studying in Florence, Italy.

Countdown to the 50th! YEARS Can you identify anyone in this photo? We’d love to know! Please e-mail Michelle Murphy, mmurphy@nwcath.org.

And, mark your calendars: •Sat., Sept. 24, 2011 – 50th Anniversary Liturgy, celebrated at NWC by Archbishop Mansell •Sat., Nov. 19, 2011 – Saturday Night Live with a golden twist! 8

•Sat., Mar. 31, 2012 – 50th Anniversary Gala, Aqua Turf Club •Mon., June 4, 2012 – 35th Annual NWC Golf Tournament

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Kadian Russell Forbes ’00 and Delroy Forbes were married on June 5, 2010, at the Pentecostal Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Hartford, CT, with a reception following at the Aqua Turf. Kadian earned her B.S. in Nursing at American International College in Springfield, MA, and is pursuing a Master’s in Forensic Science at the University of New Haven. She is currently a school nurse at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. Her husband owns the First Impression Barbershop in Hartford. The couple lives in Vernon.

Carlos Canto ’98 married Courtney Wyman on Aug. 2, 2008, at St. Mary’s Church in Holliston, MA. Rev. Antonio Jorge Tchingui of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Hartford and Rev. David Lewis officiated. Helder Mira ’93, Vera Mira Hettrick ’95, Christopher Cullen ’98, Derek Donnelly ’98, and Salvatore Giliberto ’98 all attended the wedding. Carlos works as the manager of event content at Thomson Reuters in Boston. He earned his BA and his MBA from Boston College, while his wife earned an undergraduate degree from Providence College and an MBA from Clark University. She is the compliance coordinator at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The couple resides in Natick, MA.

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Michelle DiMarzo ’03 and Sean Gleason were married on May 23, 2009, at the Gwyn Careg Inn in Pomfret, CT. A graduate of Fairfield University, Michelle earned a Master’s degree from Temple University and is now a Ph.D. student in art history at Temple. Her husband is doing graduate work in linguistics at the University of Virginia. Three of Michelle’s bridesmaids were her closest friends at NWC (from left): Heather Flanagan ’03, Rachel Buglione-Corbett ’03, and Sara Lugo ’03.

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NWC Social Studies teacher Nita Beeman and Paul Vitaliano ’93 were married on Sept. 5 at West Hartford Congregational Covenant Church. Nita and Paul are both UConn graduates: She earned a BA degree in History and Anthropology and a Master’s in History, while he earned an undergraduate engineering degree and also holds his professional engineering (PE) license. He works at VHB in Middletown. Nita has been teaching at NWC since 2008. Maria Vitaliano Cappuccitti ’92 and Ariel Gugliotti ’92 were among alums who celebrated at the wedding. The couple lives in Wethersfield.

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Rebecca Jameson Colton ’98 and Kenneth Colton III were married on June 18, 2010, at St. Brigid Church in Elmwood. Emily Jameson DeFrances ’94 was the matron of honor and Bridget Judge Lavorato ’98 was a bridesmaid. Sean Rooney ’98, Ian Crowley ’98, and Darlene D’Amato Buckland ’70 were among the guests. Rebecca is a Senior Plan Coordination Consultant at Aetna in Hartford, but on Sundays, you’ll find her bartending at Angelo’s on Main at the Rockledge Golf Course in West Hartford.

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Chris Monoson ’95 and Heather Kelly-Francis were married on July 3, 2010, at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Newington, CT, with Rev. Lawrence Bock officiating. A graduate of Siena College, Chris is the Manager of Finance & Operations for Global Sales at Gexpro (formerly General Electric Supply). His wife, a graduate of Fairfield University, is the Director of Finance for the North Atlantic Division of Gexpro. He recently completed his first Olympic-distance triathlon and ran in the National Half-Marathon in Washington, DC, in March 2010. The couple is expecting a daughter in Spring 2011.

Kate Halloran ’98 and Seth Orkand, who met at Boston College Law School, were married on May 30, 2010, in Lenox, MA. Jennifer Molloy DiNardo ’98 and Stephanie Fellingham Brumett ’98 were in the bridal party, and the guests included a host of NWC alums, including the bride’s parents, Mary Bellizzi Halloran ’71 and Mike Halloran ’70, her brother Sean Halloran ’04, her aunts Jane Bellizzi Brockway ’73, Peg Bellizzi Prato ’74, Ann Bellizzi Ragazzi ’78, and Kate Bellizzi McGuinness ’81 -- plus her grandmother, Lucille Bellizzi, who started the NWC relationship! Patricia Romano McMahon ’71, Randy Molloy ’65, Joe Anderson ’70, and Judson Redmond ’97 were also among the guests. Kate is an associate at Hanify & King, while Seth is an associate at Wilmer Hale – both are law firms in Boston.

NWC Freshman Volleyball Coach Jennifer Vasquez Bernardino and Pedro Bernardino were married on Aug. 1, 2009, at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Hartford. A native of Palm Beach, FL, Jennifer earned a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Hartford, and has worked for the past 11 years in the Commercial Engine division of Pratt and Whitney. She’s been coaching at NWC for three years. Her husband earned a mechanical engineering degree from UConn and is a Business Development Manager at Alstom Power in Windsor.

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NWC Assistant Softball Coach Lindsay Germain Revoir married Dean Revoir on Aug. 14, 2010, at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Newington, CT. Lindsay teaches 7th-grade Language Arts at Chippens Hill Middle School in Bristol, CT; she’s been coaching at NWC for a year. Her husband, a recent veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, is a full-time student at Tunxis Community College. The couple lives in New Britain. Pedro Bernardino and Jennifer Vasquez Bernardino Seth Orkand and Kate Halloran ’98

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Bib baby Emmett Michael Kincaid (born May 27, 2010) and his big brother, Gage Weston Kincaid, are the sons of Danielle BroqueKincaid ’99 and her husband, Trinity, who were married in June 2003. The family lives in Versailles, MO, where Danielle works for a local bank and her husband owns his own company.

Ruby Keane Benson is the happy first child of Kyle Benson ’01 and Elizabeth Mayer. Ruby was born on May 9, 2010. The family lives in Charlottesville, VA, where Kyle is a plumber’s apprentice. He expects to receive his Masters plumbing license in 2011. He is also a working artist and occasional has shows of his large abstract oil paintings.

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Aislinn Bailey Uhl is definitely “on her way to Northwest Catholic” – and no one is happier than her grandpa, Assistant Principal Dick Callahan! Aislinn, the first child of Siobhan Callahan Uhl ’02 and her husband Timothy, was born on Feb. 11, 2010. The family lives in Naugatuck, CT.

Brooke Elizabeth Lambert is the new daughter of Jason Lambert ’95 and his wife Lisa – and the new goddaughter of Maureen and Brian Casey ’94. Brooke, who was born in May 2010, was welcomed home by big brother Jason Jr., age 4. Jason is the Chief Operations Officer of Sikorsky Global Helicopters, the commercial division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. The Lambert family resides in West Chester, PA.

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Charlotte Elizabeth Somerville-Felker is the first child of Shane Somerville ’98 and her husband Adam Felker. She was born on August 11, 2010. Shane reports that she’s enjoying being a stay-at-home mom but hopes to return to work in the pet nutrition field; Adam currently works in the pet care and nutrition field and will be completing his MBA from Seattle University in Spring 2011. Shane, Adam and Charlie live in Everett, WA with their two dogs and five cats.

Samantha Amy Casper is the newest daughter of Chris and Sarah Griffin Casper ’96. Born on July 26, 2010, Samantha was welcomed home by her doting big sister, Abby. The family lives in Cromwell, CT.

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In Memoriam Northwest Catholic extends its prayers and sympathies to the families of members of our community who have passed away between March and September 2010.

Alumni Nancy Welch Barton ’81 passed away at home on June 30, 2010, after a 10-year battle with breast cancer. She was 47. A native of Simsbury, Nancy graduated from James Madison University with a BA in Art and later earned an MA in art from Wesleyan University. A resident of Hopkinton, MA, for the past 17 years, she was a fixture in the local arts community, where she was beloved as a teacher in the Cultural Arts Alliance and at her own studio. Shortly after her death, she was profiled in The Boston Globe (www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ obituaries/articles/2010/09/09/nancy_barton_47_ artist_teacher_and_studio_owner/?page=2). Nancy is survived by her husband, Jeff, their daughters Meghan and Halley, all of Hopkinton, and countless friends and admirers. She is also survived by her mother, Kathy Welch, of Thompson, CT; her father, Ron Welch, of Bluffton, S.C.; her sisters Doreen Welch Brynga ’79 of Thompson and Jennifer Welch Lackey ’89 of Purcellville, Va.; a brother, Michael Welch, a member of the Class of ’88, of Southington, and their families. Mary Christensen Kelly ’70 died at her home in Simsbury on Feb. 14, 2010, after living with cancer for 10 years. She was 57. The daughter of the late Leonard and Harriet Christensen, Mary grew up in Hartford and worked for her family’s business, Christensen Answering Service. After graduating from NWC, she worked in the food service industry for several different places, including Industrial Risk Insurers, the UConnWest Hartford branch, and Edible Arrangements. She worked throughout her illness. Mary loved to cook, follow UConn basketball, spend summers at Black Point, and enjoy her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Paula Sedorak. She is survived by her husband, Marvin, and their daughter Sarah Kelly of Brooklyn, NY, as well as her siblings Carol Johnson of Windsor, Burton Christensen of West Hartford, and Leonard Christensen of New Orleans, LA, and their families. Alyce Davis Knapp, a member of the Class of ’83, passed away on June 22, 2010, at the age of 45, after a four-year battle with cancer. Alyce graduated from Saint Joseph College with a BA in psychology and taught computer science for several years at St. Timothy Middle School. She is survived by her husband, John Knapp, of West Hartford; her daughters Caroline Lukens and Aine Knapp; and her sons Liam Knapp and Sean Knapp. She is also survived by her father, Atty. William Davis of Bloomfield; her sister Carolyn Davis ’75 of Dublin, Ireland; and her brother Russell Davis of West Hartford. Her mother, Doris Davis, predeceased her earlier in 2010. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Vernal A. Locke ’97 passed away suddenly on Sept. 8, 2010, at his home in Hartford. He was 31 years old. A graduate of St. Justin’s Elementary School and NWC, Vernal continued his education at Manhattanville College and Central CT State University. A technology expert, he worked as a computer technician at PC Warehouse in Wethersfield. Vernal is survived by his mother, Estriana Lovelace Hodge of Hartford; three brothers, Donovan Anderson of Kingston, Jamaica; Charles Hines of Hartford; and Patrick Locke of Houston, TX; two sisters, Lorna Tucker-Jackson and

her husband Melvin S. Jackson of Upper Marlboro, MD; and Karen Hines of Decatur, GA; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father, Vernal Locke; grandmother, Josita Lovelace; and sister, Rosalyn Hines Dixon. Katherine M. “Kim” McElaney ’72 passed away on May 3, 2010, after battling cancer. She was 55. A Boston native, Kim grew up in West Hartford and spent many Summers in Pocasset, on Cape Cod. She was a member of the first co-ed class at The College of the Holy Cross, from which she earned her degree in 1976. After working in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and earning a Master of Divinity from Weston School of Theology in Cambridge, MA, Kim began her career as a college chaplain at Fairfield University. In 1985, she returned to her alma mater as a chaplain, and in 1992 was the first layperson and first woman named as the Director of the Office of College Chaplains. She was an avid gardener, quilter, knitter, traveler, cook and baker, a strong feminist, and a vocal advocate for social justice. She was particularly interested in, and fond of, Latin American culture. Kim is survived by her husband, Tim Cox, of Douglas, MA; her mother, Katherine C. McElaney, of West Falmouth, MA; her sisters and their husbands, Meg McElaney Woolley ’73 and Bruce Woolley ’72, of West Hartford, CT; Ann McElaneyJohnson ’75 and Dave Johnson, of Kernersville, NC; Jane McElaney Peterson ’77 and Tom Peterson, of Canton, CT.; and Julie McElaney-Gorman ’83 and Peter Gorman, of North Reading, MA; many nieces and nephews, including Jack Peterson ’12; and her husband’s family. Her father, Francis McElaney, died in 1998. Lawrence K. Ranney ’71 of Manchester, CT, passed away on July 12, 2010, after a long illness, at the age of 57. The son of Thomas W. Ranney of West Hartford and the late Lorraine Nault Ranney, Larry was a U.S. Navy veteran and made a career in aerospace industry quality control. He loved going to air shows with his sons, Devon Ranney and Nathan Ranney of Enfield, who survive him. In addition to them and his father, he is also survived by his stepmother, Gloria Ranney; his sister, Laura Robinson and her husband, Brian, of Marlborough, CT; and his brothers, Kent Ranney ’74 of Ellington and Thomas Ranney ’72 and his wife Debra of Hartford, NY.

Current Families Katherine Sullivan Beatty, grandmother of Lindsay Dombrosky ’13 Shirley Anderson-Bell, mother of Jordon Bell ’14 Raymond Bellock, great-grandfather of Sarah Gillespie ’13 and grandfather of NWC Director of Campus Ministry Kristina Gillespie David W. Cunningham, uncle of Kevin Langan ’12 and brother of Kara Cunningham Langan ’81 and Sean Cunningham ’79

’08, and father of Stacey Fairbairn Sweeney ’86 Robert Hamilton, grandfather of Elizabeth Lathrop ’13, Michael Lathrop ’08, William Lathrop ’06, and Virginia Lathrop ’04 Philip J. Kennedy, grandfather of Angela Kennedy ’14 and Philip Kennedy ’10 and father of Peter Kennedy ’71 Carmela T. Vassallo Langan, grandmother of Kevin Langan ’12 and mother-in-law of Kara Cunningham Langan ’81 Craig A. Pepin, uncle of Bridget Pepin ’14 and Brian Pepin ’09 Mary Laporte Quish, grandmother of Ryan Jendraszek ’13 and Will Smullen ’14, mother of William Quish ’73, Stephen Quish ’74, Mary Quish Smullen ’75 and Maureen Quish Jendraszek ’78, and mother-inlaw of Susan Heslin Quish ’73 Anthony W. Ravosa, Esq., grandfather of Anthony Ravosa ’13 Theresa Rose Shapleigh, grandmother of Zachary Hesketh ’13 Marcia Porter Sherer, grandmother of Christopher Sherer ’11 Alessandro A. “Alex” Verrengia, grandfather of James Hallinan ’10 and Grace Hallinan ’12 and father of John Verrengia ’76, Joanne Verrengia Corr ’79, and Margaret Verrengia Hallinan ’81 Hon. Richard Aquinas Walsh, grandfather of Rose O’Brien ’14 and father of Bridget Walsh Moses ’76, Maura Walsh-O’Brien ’77, Deirdre Walsh Crowell ’80, Shelagh Walsh Fobare ’81, Eileen Walsh Neubert ’85, and Luke Walsh ’91

Alumni Families Frances Zukowski Amodeo, mother of Mary Amodeo Briggs ’67 and grandmother of Adam Briggs ’98 Betty K. Baker, grandmother of Emily Phillips Gordon ’02, Emmett Phillips ’06, Adam Frye ’04, and Rachel Frye ’08, and great-grandmother of Keith Cimiano ’10 Clare Bishop Barton, grandmother of James Fellinger ’10 Maureen H. Connors, mother of Daniel Connors ’79, Kathleen Connors O’Brien ’81, and Anne Connors Catillo ’84 Benito A. Crispino, father of Salvatore Crispino ’76, Nadine Crispino Durkin ’78, and Kyle Crispino ’86, and grandfather of Paul Durkin ’97, Anita Durkin ’99, and Michael Durkin ’08 Mary E. Dalton, sister of Kathleen Dalton ’77, Michael Dalton ’85, Brian Dalton ’82, and Jennifer Dalton Antonia ’86

Theresa Pia Daugherty, grandmother of Jack Moran ’14

Eleanor Rose Diemente, mother of Deborah Diemente ’68, Eric Diemente ’70, and Greta Diemente Sibley ’75

Robert S. Fairbairn, grandfather of Elizabeth Olszewski ’11, Emily Olszewski ’10, and Jonathan Olszewski

Frances M. Mensinger Gett, mother of longtime

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NWC staff member Sheila Walsh, mother-in-law of longtime NWC staff member Dennis Walsh, and grandmother of Edward Walsh ’00 and Meghan Walsh ’05 John F. Glynn, father of Kathy Glynn Tremblay ’75 and Debbie Glynn Konst ’76 and grandfather of Amanda Tremblay ’07 Louise B. Heslin, mother of Pat Heslin Olsen ’65 and Susan Heslin Quish ’73; mother-in-law of Bill Quish ’73; aunt of Jim Barry ’65, the late Joanne Heslin Laverty ’70, Mary Ellen Heslin Taub ’72, Thomas Heslin ’73, and John Heslin ’76 Doreen Winters Hoar, mother of Doreen Hoar Friel ’78 and mother-in-law of Michael Friel ’78 Marie Iorillo, mother of Anthony Iorillo ’69 and grandmother of Erica Iorillo ’00, Sarah Iorillo ’02, and Mark Iorillo ’04 Joseph A. Keating, grandfather of Keating McKeon ’08 and father of NWC English teacher Joan Keating-McKeon Mary F. Larson, wife of former NWC Vice Principal, Athletic Director, Coach and Teacher, Charlie Larson, and stepmother of Diane Larson Marchitto ’81, Susan Larson ’82, and Mary Kate Larson Murphy ’87

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Sister Teresa Miriam, O.P., 1914-2010

Vice Principal of Northwest Catholic High School from 1962-69

Nancy Kelley McGuire, aunt of Hope E. Kelley ’83 Patricia Marie Rodgers Mitchell, mother of former NWC faculty member and School Board member Fr. Thomas Mitchell ’71, Patricia Mitchell Brown ’74, Mary Mitchell Millstein ’78, Matthew Mitchell ’82, and Michael Mitchell ’85 Caroline F. O’Brien, daughter of Michael O’Brien ’88 and niece of Robert O’Brien ’80, Thomas O’Brien ’81, and James O’Brien ’84 Martin T. Pitek, father of Martin Pitek ’79, Joan Pitek Hijeck ’80, and the late Richard Pitek ’84, and grandfather of Catherine Hijeck ’09 Stephen W. Randall, brother of Mary Randall ’72, Amy Randall Lynch ’78, Margaret Randall Brodeur ’79, Patricia Randall Taylor ’84, and the late Joseph Randall ’70. Uncle of Dan Lynch ’09 and Casey Lynch ’10 Julia Roberts, great aunt of Nicole Lacouture ’10 and aunt of NWC Admissions Assistant Maryann Lacouture

ister Teresa Miriam McEnaney, O.P., NWC Vice Principal from 1962-69, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2010, at the Mohun Health Care Center of the Dominican Sisters of Peace Motherhouse in Columbus, OH. She was 96 years old -- and had spent almost 80 of them in religious life. “Northwest Catholic was a great place to earn an education, thanks to administrators such as Sister Teresa Miriam,” said Bill Eckert ’65, of Houston, TX. “The early years of any educational institution are critical to its ongoing success. Sister helped to create the atmosphere of excellence that has survived nearly 50 years. People such as this are rare indeed; we were blessed by her presence.”

Named Catherine by her parents, Patrick and Mary Moody McEnaney of New York City, she entered the Novitiate of the former Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs at the age of 16, and made her Profession of Vows as Sr. Teresa Miriam in 1932. She once shared that her parents were heartbroken when she entered the convent, but didn’t want to interfere with God’s will for their daughter. Sr. Teresa Miriam earned a BA from St. Mary of the Springs

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Administration, Faculty and Staff Betty N. Frascadore, sister-in-law of former NWC President Rev. Henry Frascadore Peter Stanley Sztaba, brother-in-law of NWC Business Manager Richard Puskarz

Friends Monsignor William R. Charbonneau, former President of East Catholic High School Nicole Noel Freda, student at St. Timothy Middle School

Norman Thomas Smith, father of the late Norman Smith ’73 and Marilee Smith Dabkowski ’74

“Though it was nearly 30 years ago, I can still recall having Sr. Teresa Miriam as a guidance counselor with a calm, straightforward style and as someone who had the students’ best interests at heart,” said Royd Vassiljev ’85, of Pine Meadow, CT.

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Marilyn A. Gomes Willis, grandmother of Jared Willis ’06

Mary Theresa Scully, mother of Kathy Scully McGregor ’72 and Nancy Scully Scapellati ’75 and mother-in-law of Dan Scapellati ’75

At NWC, Sr. Teresa Miriam served under Rev. Bradford Colton, the founding Principal, and Rev. William O’Keefe, who became NWC’s Principal in 1968. After working as Principal of St. Vincent Ferrer High School in Manhattan (1969-77) and St. Mary High School in New Haven, CT (1977-81), she returned to NWC as a guidance counselor, where she worked from 198187.

Sister Teresa Miriam, O.P.

William Lester Tamburro, Jr., brother of John Tamburro ’69 and brother-in-law of Cathy Peck Tamburro ’69

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College (now Ohio Dominican University) and an MA in Educational Administration from the University of Notre Dame. During her career, she also worked at schools in Michigan, Ohio, and Ossining, NY. After retiring, she did community service in the Finance Department at the Motherhouse, and then entered a ministry of prayer in the Mohun Health Care Center in 2008. Sister was predeceased by her brother, John, and her sisters Patricia Amrhein and Sarah Gort. She is survived by nieces and nephews; her community; and friends. “Sister had a no-nonsense approach that initially could be somewhat intimidating,” said Theresa Ricciuti Ganci ’67 of Newington, CT. “But after getting to know her, it was clear what a kind and generous heart she had. The news of President Kennedy’s assassination was announced over our PA system by Sr. Teresa Miriam. I will never forget being in algebra class and feeling very frightened. Hearing Sister’s strong and calm voice helped hold us together during that traumatic moment.” “I remember Sister most vividly as director of our school plays at Northwest,” said John Gleason ’69, of Glastonbury, CT. “One of her many gifts was helping young men and women discover the creativity they didn’t know existed within them. She could be demanding and brooked no nonsense, yet after all these years, I recall her influence in my life with gratitude and a good heart.” When she celebrated her 75th Jubilee as a Dominican Sister, Sr. Teresa Miriam reflected that she had remained steadfast in her religious commitment by keeping her focus on God. “In any life, there are demands and struggles, but through the grace of God, you are empowered to do whatever you need to do,” she said at the time. “I’ve witnessed a lot of changes in my life, especially in religious life, over the years. But while the externals have changed, God remains the same. If you keep your focus on God, you’ll be in good hands.”

THE 33rd annual Northwest Catholic Golf Tournament Once again, the sun was shining and the sky was strikingly blue on the day of NWC’s annual golf tournament. Hundreds of alumni, parents, and friends came out for lunch, dinner, and/or golf – including a large group of women who had all been taught or coached by NWC Director of Guidance Joyce O’Rourke over the years. The tournament netted just over $28,000 -- $4,000 more than the year before – and proceeds went to the Northwest Catholic Fund, earmarked for tuition assistance.

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Can you identify anyone in these photos? We’d love to know! Please e-mail Michelle Murphy, mmurphy@nwcath.org.

And, mark your calendars: •Sat., Sept. 24, 2011 – 50th Anniversary Liturgy, celebrated at NWC by Archbishop Mansell

•Sat., Nov. 19, 2011 – Saturday Night Live with a golden twist! •Sat., Mar. 31, 2012 – 50th Anniversary Gala, Aqua Turf Club •Mon., June 4, 2012 – 35th Annual NWC Golf Tournament 4

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