ISSUE 5
FOCUS ON
FENWICK
10/2/26
THIS WEEK AT FENWICK
TABLE OF CONTENTS 02
FENWICK FIRST
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NEWEST STUDENT LEADERS
Congratulations Cori McMeniman '27 – our first FIRST award recipient of the year!
Congratulations to the newly elected Freshman Class Officers!
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FLU CLINIC October 7
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FALL MUSICAL MUSICAL CAST CAST AND AND CREW
SUMMER 2027 TRIP TO IRELAND
COUNSELING CORNER
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JUNIOR AND SENIOR NOTES
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YEARBOOK
COLLEGE VISITS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES COLLEGE AFFORDABLE Last chance to order your yearbook before the price increase – and the link to upload your own photos!
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ENCOUNTER XI
WEEKLY SCOREBOARD
Prayer, reflection, fun, and Encounter with Christ
Athletic results from September 25 - October 1
Athletics Photos: Lauren Cinelli ‘27 Visit the Boston Globe High School Photojournalism Program featuring Lauren’s work https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/29/sports/massachu setts-high-school-sports-photos-noreaster/
School Calendar
STUDENT LIFE NOTES Boston Herald Football Players of the Week
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FRESHMAN LEADERSHIP CLASS Freshman Crusaders in Training Class and the Senior Crusader Peer Leader Class
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OPEN HOUSE FOR THE CLASS OF 2031
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PARENT BOOK CLUB
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FENWICK FIRST NOMINATIONS
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OCTOBER DATES
All Are Welcome!
How to nominate someone for FIRST
Lunchtime Payment Athletic Calendar SCHOOL CALENDAR
MyFenwick
Spiritwear Store
The cast is set, the crew is ready, and Fenwick’s fall musical is officially underway! Congratulations to all of the talented students who will bring Crazy for You to the Fenwick stage this November. Packed with big laughs, memorable music, incredible dancing, and plenty of Broadway energy, Crazy for You promises to be a show you won’t want to miss. Performances take place the weekend of November 19, so make plans now to cheer on our cast and crew and experience the magic of Fenwick Theatre! Tickets are on sale now: Get Your Crazy for You Tickets
LEADING WITH F.I.R.S.T. Congratulations, Cori McMeniman ‘27! What does it look like to put Fenwick F.I.R.S.T. into action? Our first F.I.R.S.T. Award recipient of the year gives us a wonderful example. Senior Cori McMeniman was nominated for consistently demonstrating integrity, strength, compassion, and a genuine commitment to those around her. Her nominator described Cori as someone who makes thoughtful choices -- not simply based on what is easiest or best for herself, but on what is right and how her decisions will impact others. Her willingness to put others first and encourage those around her has made a lasting impression on the Fenwick community.
And the words used to describe Cori say quite a bit on their own: strong, independent, confident, determined, committed, encouraging, dedicated, loyal, and wonderful. Most importantly, Cori demonstrates the values at the heart of the Fenwick experience: Faith, Integrity, Relationship, Scholarship, and Tradition. Congratulations to Cori, our first Fenwick F.I.R.S.T. Award recipient of the 2026–27 school year!
Cori McMeniman ‘27
Freshman Class Elections Congratulations to newly elected freshman class officers: President Kris Lubin and Vice President Edisa Mile! Kris and Edisa were 2 of the 9 candidates who ran for a class officer position for the Class of 2030. Each candidate gave an election speech to the class and elections were held on Monday. Congratulations to all the candidates!
From Left: Edisa Mile ‘30 and Kris Lubin ‘30
2026-2027 Officers Class of 2027
Class of 2029
SAC President: Bridget Goldsworthy
Class President: Lily Guthrie
Class President: Mikayla Micieli
Class Vice President: Sophia Davis
Class Vice President: Olivia Schneider Class of 2028
Class of 2030
Class President: Bailey Chalmers
President: Kris Lubin
Class Vice President: Kellie Holleran
Class Vice President: Edisa Mile
GALWAY IS CALLING Fenwick students will have the opportunity to travel to Galway, Ireland, in summer 2027 for an unforgettable international experience! Fenwick students previously participated in this program in 2018 and 2019, and we’re excited to explore bringing it back for a new group of students.
If there is enough student interest, a Parent & Student Information Night will be held on Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00 p.m. and will feature a visit from Brian Fahy, the program director, who can answer questions and share more about what students can expect.
Interested? Come learn more! Students are invited to an informational meeting on Thursday, October 8, at 2:40 p.m. in Room 210. Students may also stop by after school with questions or to get additional information.
Adventure. Culture. Ireland. Summer 2027. Start thinking about whether Galway could be part of your Fenwick experience!
Interested? Start Here → Oct. 8 | 2:40 PM | Room 210
Click Here for more information
Click here for a tentative schedule
FENWICK SCHOOL & COLLEGE COUNSELING
School & College Counseling by Class Year
Looking Ahead JUNIORS
Fall is a great time to learn more about colleges. Take advantage of meeting with the college admission representatives that are visiting Fenwick. Check out the list of who is coming and sign up with Mrs. Langer in the School and College Counseling office. Visits are posted.
SENIORS
Please schedule a meeting to meet with your school counselor to discuss your plans for next year. Seniors with a college application deadline in October or November must turn in a Transcript Request form asap. Here are a few important things to take care of: Standardized Testing Be sure to check the standardized testing requirements for each of your colleges. If you still need to take the SAT, either for the first time or again, you can register through Collegboard.org When registering, enter the Bishop Fenwick High School code: 221723 Fall SAT Dates: November 7 – Registration deadline: October 23 December 5 – Registration deadline: November 20 If you are planning to take the ACT, register through ACTstudent.org When registering, enter the Bishop Fenwick High School code: 221723 Fall ACT Dates: December 12 – Registration deadline: November 6 The Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS) is an applicant-completed list of courses and corresponding grades that replaces the high school transcripts used by the Office of Admissions during the application review process. Please check to see if your college requires you to complete this step as part of the application process. Ssar.selfreportedtranscript.com
Create your Common App account at commonapp.org Please note that counselors will be helping students with this process. When creating your account, be sure to use a personal email address. Your College Application To-Do Listuse the handout distributed on 9/10/26 in the Fenwick Connect Meeting Update your résumé/activity list and provide a copy to your counselor. If you have not already done so, complete the Student Questionnaire Part 2 and return it to your counselor. Follow up with your teachers regarding your letters of recommendation and be sure to let them know your earliest college application deadline. Schedule an appointment to meet with your counselor. Provide a copy of your application essay to your counselor for review.
We’re looking forward to working with you throughout your senior year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your counselor with questions or to schedule a meeting. Please check your email as this is how counselors reach out to you. We’re here to help!
College Visits Counselors reviewed the process for college visits with seniors on Thursday, September 10. Upcoming visits are listed in Scoir, included in the morning announcements, and posted outside the Counseling Office. If you would like to attend a college visit, please sign up in the Counseling Office and get a pass with from Mrs. Langer. You must have your pass signed by the teacher whose class you will miss. This must be done prior to the day of the visit.
Important Dates Senior Parent College Night October 8 at 6:30 p.m. Parents and seniors are encouraged to attend.
Financial Aid Program October 26 at 6:30 p.m. Parents and seniors are encouraged to attend.
COLLEGE VISITS THE WEEK OF 10/5/26 Date
Time
College
Mon Oct 5th
08:00AM - 08:30AM
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Mon Oct 5th
08:45AM - 09:15AM
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Mon Oct 5th
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Saint Anselm College
Mon Oct 5th
01:00PM - 01:30PM
Sacred Heart University
Mon Oct 5th
01:45PM - 02:15PM
High Point University
Tue Oct 6th
08:00AM - 08:30AM
George Mason University
Tue Oct 6th
08:45AM - 09:15AM
St. Bonaventure University
Tue Oct 6th
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Lynn University
Tue Oct 6th
01:00PM - 01:30PM
University of Southern Maine
Tue Oct 6th
01:45PM - 02:15PM
Lafayette College
Wed Oct 7th
08:00AM - 08:30AM
Emory University
Wed Oct 7th
08:45AM - 09:15AM
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Wed Oct 7th
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Worcester State University
Wed Oct 7th
01:45PM - 02:15PM
University of Alabama
Thu Oct 8th
08:00AM - 08:30AM
University of New England
Thu Oct 8th
08:45AM - 09:15AM
Providence College
Thu Oct 8th
10:00AM - 10:30AM
St. John's University (New York)
Thu Oct 8th
01:45PM - 02:15PM
Bentley University
Fri Oct 9th
08:00AM - 08:30AM
Washington College
Fri Oct 9th
08:45AM - 09:15AM
College of Charleston
Fri Oct 9th
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Eckerd College
Fri Oct 9th
01:00PM - 01:30PM
Stonehill College
Fri Oct 9th
01:45PM - 02:15PM
North Shore Community College
SCHOLARSHIP OPORTUNITIES Emmanuel College Saints Catholic Connection Guarantee
Saint Michael’s College Saints Catholic Connection Guarantee
Through the Saints Catholic Connection Guarantee, qualifying Fenwick students can receive guaranteed admission to Emmanuel College along with a merit scholarship of at least $100,000, distributed evenly over four years.
Saint Michael’s College in Vermont offers a scholarship specifically for students graduating from Catholic high schools.
The program reflects the shared commitment of Emmanuel College and its partner Catholic high schools to providing students with a strong Catholic education and a clear pathway to continue that experience in the heart of Boston. To qualify, students must: Attend a partner Catholic high school Earn a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher through junior year Apply to Emmanuel College through the Common Application Complete an official visit to the Emmanuel College campus Students must also reside on campus and meet the scholarship renewal requirements outlined in their scholarship notification. For questions about the Saints Catholic Connection Guarantee, students and families may contact the Emmanuel College Office of Admissions at 617-735-9715 or admissions@emmanuel.edu.
Recipients of the Don Dion ’76 Catholic School Scholarship receive $10,000 annually toward tuition, in addition to other scholarships for which they may qualify. The scholarship is renewable for four years, providing a total award of $40,000. To be considered, students must: Attend and be on track to graduate from a Catholic high school Be an incoming first-year student Maintain a minimum high school GPA of 3.2 Apply for admission by the November 1 Early Action deadline Applicants must also submit a short essay of no more than one page addressing: How has your Catholic education and/or faith experience shaped you, and how do you connect that with the Edmundite mission of Saint Michael’s College? Students interested in this opportunity should speak with their Fenwick college counselor for additional information.
Becoming U Foundation Becoming U Foundation is offering three $300 scholarships this year. They're open to any Massachusetts high school senior planning to continue their education or training after graduation. Becoming U Foundation envisions a world where no one mistakes a difficult season for a permanent identity. Where seeking support is as natural as seeking any other kind of care, and where connection is available before crisis. Our mission is to help each person feel more connected, more supported, and able to fully participate in their own life. Students will answer the prompt: Knowing what you know now, what would you tell your freshman-year self about those pressures, and mental health? Ground your answer in a real experience you lived or witnessed. Explain what you understood then, what you understand now, and what made the difference. How does the Foundation's mission, helping each person feel connected, supported, and able to fully participate in their own life, connect to who you are becoming? As you enter your next chapter, explain one specific way you will carry these lessons forward: both in caring for yourself, and in helping someone else feel safe enough to stop pretending and reach out. Students write a 750–1,000 word essay on "What I Wish I Knew Freshman Year," reflecting on the pressure to appear fine in high school and what they'd tell their younger self about asking for support. Students don't need to share personal struggles. Essays about something they witnessed count equally.Scholarship Information: Essays are anonymized and scored by independent reviewers. Scholarship Information: https://becomingufoundation.com/programs Deadline: November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/262607865580062 Essays are anonymized and scored by independent reviewers.
College Affordable is a nonprofit organization that helps families reduce the cost of college, minimize debt, and increase higher education choices.
TOGETHER WITH BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL Starting in the fall of 2026, Bishop Fenwick High School families have free access to College Affordable resources to help reduce the costs of college. Partnering with the Guidance Counselors and the experts from College Affordable, this special program provides high impact tools and support to help families navigate the process and minimize the costs of college.
FREE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES College Affordable services are provided at no cost to Bishop Fenwick students and their families. Families complete a brief intake form to access webinars & recordings, resource guides, and one-onone support through virtual meetings, email, phone, and text.
TESTIMONIAL “The collegeprocess is very daunting. College Affordable took a lot of the stress and pressure of navigating that process away. They were incredibly supportive from beginning to end and I don’t know if we would’ve gotten through it as gracefully without their help and support.” - Parent ‘25
SPONSORED BY:
WE CAN HELP YOU NAVIGATE Understandingyourbudget & aid eligibility attarget colleges and post-secondary technical schools Financial aid applications (FAFSA, MASFA, CSS Profile, & School Forms) Reviewing and comparing award/offer letters Appeals process for requesting additional aid Loan process and financing steps Renewing aid applications and more!
LEARN MORE & GET STARTED Scan the QR code to learn more about our services and complete a brief intake form.
https://collegeaffordable.org/bishopfenwickhs financialaid@collegeaffordable.org Call/Text: 781-343-1941
YEAR BOOK
2027
The best yearbook photos aren’t always the posed ones — they’re the ones you take. At a game. At practice. Backstage. At a club meeting. On the dance floor. On the bus. At a Fenwick event. If it captures what life at Fenwick really looks like, we want to see it! SHOW US FENWICK THROUGH YOUR EYES Students and parents can submit photos for possible inclusion in this year’s yearbook. Don’t leave your best photos sitting in your camera roll — send them our way! https://photos.jostens.com/? utm_source=poster&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=Y BK_SY27_STANDARD_KIT_PHOTO_SHARE_YARD_SIGN_202 60701
AND DON’T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! Right now is the lowest price of the year to order. Order by October 2: $75 After October 2: $85 That’s $10 you could spend on something much more exciting. Order now and check it off your list. https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-andparents/about-yearbooks? utm_source=poster&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign= YBK_SY27_STANDARD_KIT_YEARBOOK_YARD_SIGN_202 70701
ENCOUNTER XI
NOVEMBER 13-15 Join us for prayer, reflection, fun, and Encounter with Christ
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Student Life Notes
Andrew Kiricoples ‘28
Jamie Dube ‘27
Boston Herald Players of the Week! Congratulations to Andrew Kiricoples ‘28 and Jamie Dube ‘28 for being named Boston Herald Football Players of the week! Andrew went 23-of-31 for 262 yards and three touchdowns, while Jamie had 11 rushes for 154 yards in Fenwick’s 36-28 Homecoming victory over Bishop Stang.
Weekly Weekly Scoreboard September 25 - October 1
Golf
Girls’ Soccer
vs. Bishop Stang: L 173-199
currently ranked #6 in D3
Field Hockey currently ranked #18 in D3
vs. Danvers: T 2-2 vs. Swampscott: T 1-1
Volleyball
vs. Essex Tech: W 3-0 vs. Archbishop Williams: W 5-1 vs. Malden Catholic: W 2-0
Boys’ Soccer vs. Archbishop Williams: L 1-5 vs. Winthrop: W 3-2
vs. Archbishop Williams: L 0-3
Football
Cross Country
currently ranked #11 in D6
Freshmen/Sophomore Meet:
vs. Bishop Stang: W 36-28
Girls: Elia Dunja, Kayla Antico, Katie Kelley, Emma Lai, and Livi Maurer ran a strong race and won by 9 points. Boys: Deven Dion finished in first place, followed by great performances by Kris Lubin, Dominic Morando, Matthew DeCicco, and Kaden Oreste, winning by 20 points.
FRESHMAN CRUSADERS CRUSADERS IN IN TRAINING TRAINING & & SENIOR CRUSADER PEER PEER LEADERS LEADERS Dear Crusader Families, Dear Families, This week in Student Life, students participated in a lesson from The Social Institute called “Stress and Sleep.” We explored the important connection between these two areas of our lives: when stress increases, sleep can suffer, and when we don’t get enough sleep, our days can become even more stressful. Our senior leaders helped bring this conversation to life by sharing their personal experiences and practical strategies for finding a healthy balance. They encouraged students to make the most of study halls to complete work during the school day, create small reward systems after completing homework, and be intentional about balancing extracurricular commitments with adequate rest.
One of the most important takeaways was the value of establishing a consistent sleep schedule and bedtime routine. While busy schedules and responsibilities can make this challenging, prioritizing sleep can help students feel more focused, energized, and prepared to manage the demands of their day. We hope this conversation encourages students to think about sleep not as something to fit in when everything else is finished, but as an important part of their overall well-being and success. Below are suggested topics to discuss with your child based on our lesson of the week. Warmly, Jena Timson Assistant Dean of Students
Subject: Huddle up: What Bishop Fenwick High School (Peabody, MA) is doing to #WinAtSocial Your child's class just ran the #WinAtSocial Lesson, Examining the impact of stress on sleep. As you have time, continue the conversation at home about these important modern-day life skills. Consider encouraging your child to coach up and share their ideas. Here are some questions you can pose to everyone in the family:
Family Huddles: TOSS UP: If sleep was a competition in our family, who would win what “event” — falling asleep fastest, hitting the snooze button the most, or dreaming about the weirdest things? COACH UP: How does the amount of sleep you get affect your mood or focus during the day? Have you noticed any patterns? HUDDLE UP: What’s the biggest thing that keeps you up at night, and how could you make a plan to deal with it so it doesn’t affect your sleep?
BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL
ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 22 NOVEMBER 10
FENWICK.ORG
Fenwick F.I.R.S.T. Nominations Are Open Calling all book lovers!
JOIN THE FENWICK PARENT COMMUNITY
BOOK CLUB
Meet and Connect with fellow Fenwick Parents Our first read will be the All School read: Player Piano, by Kurt Vonnegut
To join our group and learn more, complete the linked google form
SIGN UP HERE
Each day, members of our Fenwick Family quietly go “above and beyond” to make our community stronger. Now is your chance to recognize them. We invite all students, faculty, and staff to nominate someone who truly lives out the Fenwick F.I.R.S.T. virtues: Faith – prayerfulness, service, humility, hope through adversity Integrity – honesty, character, doing the right thing Relationship – kindness, empathy, creating a sense of belonging Scholarship – love of learning, striving for excellence Tradition – school spirit, honoring Fenwick’s legacy through achievement How to Nominate (Confidential): Choose one person (include name and grade if a student). Write 4–5 sentences describing how they live some or all of these virtues. A specific example is always helpful. Send your nomination by email to Mr. Canniff at CJC@Fenwick.org. Take a moment to lift up a classmate, teacher, coach, or staff member who inspires you. Sometimes the smallest recognition makes the biggest difference.
OCTOBER
2026
UPCOMING EVENTS 6
FIRST QUARTER MIDPOINT
7
FLU CLINIC
8
SENIOR COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT
8
ST. MARY’S DANVERS OPEN HOUSE
9
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT FOOTBALL GAME
12
COLUMBUS DAY – NO CLASSES
14
TESTING/COLLEGE VISIT DAY FRESHMAN RETREAT DAY
17
HOMECOMING DANCE
21
EARLY DISMISSAL (2:05PM)
22
ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE
24
HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST
26
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT