Janae Engstrom-Smallwood
Wilson Finocchiaro
Christian Flannery
Sierra Flores
Joseph Fountaine
Kathleen Francis
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Annika Achziger
Sydney Alderfer
Hannah Bach
Anna Bakiera
Lisa Banda
Sarah Barlow
Andrew Barrett
Christopher Beatty
Willow Belenski
Nathan Boselli
Lindsey Bovine
Mitchell Brinton
Ryan Brisnehan
Brian Burch
Andrew Callaway
Emily Campbell
Zachary Canaday
Katelyn Caviness
Estrella Chaffin
William Chambers
Oriana Chavez
Raul Chavez
Eric Chiusolo
Courtney Christenson
Colton Clingman
Taryn Cook
Tucker Corah
Jonathan Coufal
Jean-Paul Dalton
Zachary Dietrich
Cory Dillon
Angelina Dinsmore
Melanie Doty
Sophia Duong
Enzo Elliott
Philip Elliott
Megan Mally
McKenzie Martinez
Molly Mathewson
Grace McDonnell
Shannon McDuff
George McGoff
Ayen Mabil
Shayne Marcely
HOLY FAMILY HIGH
Raymond French
Charlotte Frisk
Tristan Fross
Jason Fuentes
Jessica Garcia
Skylar Gardner
Joseph Geist
Adam Ginther+
Aaron Giron Jr.
Joseph Golter
Derek Gosselin
Kellsie Gregg
Casey Griggs
Margaret Grout
Giselle Guerrero-Rivera
Lena Hall
David Hanuszczak
Bernadette Harney
Christina Helgeson
Micayla Hempelmann
Luke Heneghan
Margaret Heneghan
Hunter Hill
Jacqueline Hill
Kendall Holmes
Heather Horning
Gianna Iacovetta
Apryl Jackson
Ariel Jackson
Conner Jimenez
Isabella Jimenez
Claire Jolly
Owen Keaser
Joshua Kirksey
Phung Phi La
Yen Phi La
Alisa Lamas-Gallegos
Chelsea Lee
Carlena Lim
Samantha Lopez
Dylan Lucko
Taylor Lupica
Massimo Macri
Meghan McGowan
Hannah Middleton
Cameron Miller
Diego Montoya
Travis Montoya
Kenneth Moore
Guillermina Morales
Jack G. Nelson
Maxwell Nelson
Christopher Otto
Tanner Price
Sierre Pugliese
McKailyn Quast
Luke Reynolds
Wayne Rode
Jesse Rodriguez
Sean Rojas
Adam Rosa
Andrew Rouze
Camilla Ruiz
Ryan Russell
Isabella Sandoval
Avery Schaefer
Ryan Schneider
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BISHOP MACHEBEUF HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017
Lesley Avila
Sophia Berry
Bradley Burbach
Brittany Byrd
Sophia Carrillo
Jared Caswell
Joseph Chase
Huy Chuong
Haley Clark
Tyler Correa
Thomas Crabtree
Zachary Crawford
Mary Dillon
Elizabeth Donelson
Rebecca Duffy
Daniela Ferro
Betsy Flores-Alvarado
Christopher Schumacher
Leah Schwartz
Alexandria Siurek
Nicholas Sloan
Jack Thomas
Ryan Titus
Rachel Troso
Alexis Vanderhart
Cesar Varela
Samantha Weber
Kolsen Welham
Lian Wilkin
Lily Williamson
Brodie Wolfe
Anthony Woods
Carmen Woods
John Wostenberg
Michael Zeman
Donovan Zimbelman
Luke Fogo
Thomas Fox
Ulises Gallegos Serna
Fabian Gandara
Karina Garcia-Sastre
Megan Gartland
Dillon Gauser
Finan Gerezgeher
Olivia Gold
Kyler Hensel
Kyle Howerton
Seyoung Jang
Kyle Johnson
Juliette Judge
Hewan Kassa
Sang Yoon Kim
Katherine Libby
Benjamin Luebbers
Joseph Luebbers
Lorenzo Marquez
Damian Martin
Pepper Martin
Emma Martinez
Trevor Martinez
Emilio Mendoza
Rebecca Michalczyk
Anjelica Miller
Jordan Miller
Brice Minter
Nicole Natal
Sasha Nazish
Oleksii Netreba
Hoang Anh Ngo
Bao Nguyen
Jimmy Nguyen
Leonard Nguyen
Karen Nunez-Sifuentes
Julia Patrick
Jesus Perez
Megan Reilly
Alfred Ricci
Maria Rivera
Stephen Robbins
Larissa Roberts
Jessica Salazar
Madeline Samaniego
Rosemary Stefanick
Madeleine Stur
Rebecca Suhr
Clementine Tambunan
Abigail Temtim
Broden Thielke
Samuel Tighe
Nicole Torres
Selena Trujillo
Carlos Valenzuela
Mia Velarde
Pedro Velloso
Mario Villarreal
Sydney Weller
David Whittle
Brigitta Wibowo
Juyong Youn
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HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017
Janae Engstrom-Smallwood
Wilson Finocchiaro
Christian Flannery
Sierra Flores
Joseph Fountaine
Kathleen Francis
Raymond French
Charlotte Frisk
Tristan Fross
Jason Fuentes
Jessica Garcia
Megan Mally
McKenzie Martinez
Molly Mathewson
Grace McDonnell
Shannon McDuff
George McGoff
Meghan McGowan
Hannah Middleton
Cameron Miller
Diego Montoya
Travis Montoya
Ayen Mabil
Shayne Marcely
Lorenzo Marquez
Damian Martin
Pepper Martin
Emma Martinez
Trevor Martinez
Emilio Mendoza
Rebecca Michalczyk
Anjelica Miller
Jordan Miller
Welcome! Thank you for spending time to explore Holy Family High School.
Annika Achziger
Sydney Alderfer
Hannah Bach
Anna Bakiera
Lisa Banda
Sarah Barlow
Andrew Barrett
Christopher Beatty
Skylar Gardner
Joseph Geist
Adam Ginther+
Aaron Giron Jr.
Joseph Golter
Derek Gosselin
Kellsie Gregg
Casey Griggs
Margaret Grout
Kenneth Moore
Guillermina Morales
Jack G. Nelson
Maxwell Nelson
Christopher Otto
Tanner Price
Sierre Pugliese
McKailyn Quast
Luke Reynolds
BISHOP MACHEBEUF HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2017
Lesley Avila
Sophia Berry
Bradley Burbach
Brittany Byrd
Sophia Carrillo
Jared Caswell
Joseph Chase
Brice Minter
Nicole Natal
Sasha Nazish
Oleksii Netreba
Hoang Anh Ngo
Bao Nguyen
Jimmy Nguyen
Leonard Nguyen
Karen Nunez-Sifuentes
The Holy Family community is like no other. Through our exceptional academic program, faith formation, and extensive co-curricular opportunities, Holy Family students are surrounded by a school community who genuinely cares about them. As a result, it is highly empowering, and our students thrive because they feel at home and at ease.
Willow Belenski
Nathan Boselli
Lindsey Bovine
Mitchell Brinton
Ryan Brisnehan
Brian Burch
Giselle Guerrero-Rivera
Lena Hall
David Hanuszczak
Bernadette Harney
Christina Helgeson
Wayne Rode
Jesse Rodriguez
Sean Rojas
Adam Rosa
Andrew Rouze
Huy Chuong
Haley Clark
Tyler Correa
Thomas Crabtree
Zachary Crawford
Julia Patrick
Jesus Perez
Megan Reilly
Alfred Ricci
Maria Rivera
Every day our students work with a talented staff dedicated to helping them reach their full potential. Together, they are a force that gives our students an unparalleled high school experience.
Andrew Callaway
Emily Campbell
Zachary Canaday
Katelyn Caviness
Estrella Chaffin
Micayla Hempelmann
Luke Heneghan
Margaret Heneghan
Hunter Hill
Jacqueline Hill
Kendall Holmes
Camilla Ruiz
Ryan Russell
Isabella Sandoval
Avery Schaefer
Ryan Schneider
Christopher Schumacher
Mary Dillon
Elizabeth Donelson
Rebecca Duffy
Daniela Ferro
Betsy Flores-Alvarado
Luke Fogo
Stephen Robbins
Larissa Roberts
Jessica Salazar
Madeline Samaniego
Rosemary Stefanick
Madeleine Stur
Holy Family’s rich tradition of high academic achievement, which begins with our teachers, is due in large part to the hard work of our students and the incredible support of our parents.
William Chambers
Oriana Chavez
Raul Chavez
Eric Chiusolo
Courtney Christenson
Colton Clingman
Taryn Cook
Tucker Corah
Jonathan Coufal
Heather Horning
Gianna Iacovetta
Apryl Jackson
Ariel Jackson
Conner Jimenez
Isabella Jimenez
Claire Jolly
Owen Keaser
Joshua Kirksey
Leah Schwartz
Alexandria Siurek
Nicholas Sloan
Jack Thomas
Ryan Titus
Rachel Troso
Alexis Vanderhart
Cesar Varela
Samantha Weber
Thomas Fox
Ulises Gallegos Serna
Fabian Gandara
Karina Garcia-Sastre
Megan Gartland
Dillon Gauser
Finan Gerezgeher
Olivia Gold
Kyler Hensel
Rebecca Suhr
Clementine Tambunan
Abigail Temtim
Broden Thielke
Samuel Tighe
Nicole Torres
Selena Trujillo
Carlos Valenzuela
Mia Velarde
This school year, we are celebrating our 101st year as a Catholic institution serving the Denver metropolitan area. We are a school defined by faith and families, by greatness and tradition. This is a testament to the diverse and talented people who form the current Holy Family community and to all who came before us.
Jean-Paul Dalton
Zachary Dietrich
Cory Dillon
Angelina Dinsmore
Melanie Doty
Sophia Duong
Enzo Elliott
Philip Elliott
Phung Phi La
Yen Phi La
Alisa Lamas-Gallegos
Chelsea Lee
Carlena Lim
Samantha Lopez
Dylan Lucko
Taylor Lupica
Massimo Macri
Kolsen Welham
Lian Wilkin
Lily Williamson
Brodie Wolfe
Anthony Woods
Carmen Woods
John Wostenberg
Michael Zeman
Donovan Zimbelman
Kyle Howerton
Seyoung Jang
Kyle Johnson
Juliette Judge
Hewan Kassa
Sang Yoon Kim
Katherine Libby
Benjamin Luebbers
Joseph Luebbers
Pedro Velloso
Mario Villarreal
Sydney Weller
David Whittle
Brigitta Wibowo Juyong Youn
While we have all the trappings of a school, it is not primarily what we do. We are an institution of faith formation that uses excellent academics, arts, athletics, and extracurriculars as a means to guide students towards a relationship with Christ and a final resting place in heaven. Everything else we do is a means towards that one end. We have a mission that goes beyond the earthly and extends into the eternal.
Thank you for considering our position as we forge Holy Family’s bright future, ushering this great school into its next 100-year chapter.
God Bless, Mary Vulcani Interim
Principal
Holy Family High School
Our Mission
Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, Holy Family High School offers a Catholic learning environment that stresses academic excellence, fosters mutual respect, demands responsibility and encourages self-growth.
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Why Holy Family?
At A Glance
725 Students
19 Average Class Size
11:1 Student to faculty ratio
85% of faculty holds master’s degree or higher
Families choose Holy Family for:
• Faith Formation
• Top-Tier Academics
• Unparalleled College Prep
• Commitment to Catholic Traditions
• Transformational Student Life
• High-Level Athletics
• Outstanding Fine, Practical & Performing Arts
• Effective Student Discipline Policies
• Comprehensive Campus Security
48 Honors & AP Classes
101 years as a Catholic High School (est. in 1922)
59 parishes represented in student body
35 communities represented in student body
“We’ve been at many other schools, and they don’t compare to Holy Family. The amazing staff, teachers, and coaches genuinely care about our kids. We absolutely love this school and intend to send all of our children here.
Holy Family is dedicated to building character in the lives of young people and encourages them to explore the history of their faith.”
Jessica and Caleb Stoll, pictured with daughters Adiah and Emmy.
Catholic Faith
“ We chose Holy Family because it stresses academic excellence, incorporates Catholic values, nurtures the whole person, promotes respect, and encourages self-growth. Holy Family’s community, culture, and teachers help students feel known and valued.”
Ann Marie & Bob White, pictured with daughter Erin.
The Our Lady Queen of Angels Chapel is the heart of the school. Students have the opportunity to participate in daily Mass, adoration, stations of the cross, and the sacrament of reconciliation. School-wide Masses are celebrated monthly.
All students must take eight semesters of theology and fulfill the graduation requirement of community service through the Apostolic Ministry program.
Students also participate in yearly retreats, designed to detach them from everyday distractions, offer time to encounter God, reflect on His Love and plan for their lives.
Ut Fidem, meaning “Keep the Faith,” is a Campus Ministry program which supports students through weekly small group meetings led by adult faith mentors. Students learn how to defend their Catholic faith and develop deep, personal relationships with Jesus.
Our full-time chaplain is available to all students for faith direction.
History
Ground was broken on the present site of Holy Family on March 8, 1998. Approximately 52 acres were given by Archbishop Stafford for the purpose of building a new high school in the Northwest area of Denver. The school building was finished in the fall of 1999 and Holy Family moved in.
Reverend Cornelius O’Farrell, pastor of Holy Family parish from 1919 to 1923 began building a school on the south side of the church located at the southeast corner of west 44th Avenue and Utica Street in north Denver. A grade school was opened September 1920 by five Sisters of Loretto. The basement auditorium of this fast-growing school was partitioned in 1922 to create a ninth-grade classroom. Thirty students enrolled, inaugurating what has become Holy Family High School.
After decades of adding classrooms here and there, Holy Family constructed a modern high school across the street from the original school in 1958. In 1999, Holy Family was formally incorporated and to facilitate a much-needed expansion, the decision was made to move Holy Family High School from north Denver to our new home in Broomfield.
The original building had 22 classrooms, four science laboratories, a multimedia library, a computer lab, a cafeteria, a commons area, a chapel, a gymnasium, a fitness room, a theater, a music room, and a courtyard.
Holy Family completed construction of various additions to the original building in 2019 including six new classrooms, an auxiliary gymnasium, a new fitness center, an expanded Chapel, expanded locker rooms, an expanded training room, expanded college and school counseling department offices, a new kitchen and cafeteria area, added restrooms, and a new nurse station. The addition also allowed Holy Family to repurpose existing space into additional rooms in the music and performing arts department.
Holy Family High School graduated the first class of ten young men and women in 1926. Since that time, over 6,000 students have passed through our halls and contributed to the great tradition of our school community.
Academics
As a college preparatory school, Holy Family offers a rigorous, hands-on learning environment taught in small, interactive classes, where students cultivate skills with individual feedback and guidance.
Holy Family’s curriculum serves a range of academic abilities. We offer 48 Honors & AP courses and support for students who can benefit from extra academic help.
A.P. English Language and Composition (11)
A.P. English Literature and Composition (12)
A.P. Calculus AB
A.P. Calculus BC
A.P. Computer Science A
A.P. Computer Science Principles
A.P. Statistics
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AP Courses
A.P. World History
A.P. U.S. History
A.P. Art History
A.P. European History
A.P. Comparative Government and Politics
A.P. Government and Politics
A.P. Government and Politics & A.P. Comparative Government and Politics
A.P. Psychology
A.P. Spanish Language & Culture
A.P. Spanish Literature & Culture
A.P. Biology
A.P. Chemistry
A.P. Environmental
A.P. Physics 1
A.P. Physics 2
A.P. Music Theory
A.P. Seminar
A.P. Research
Counseling
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Honors Classes
Honors English Literature and Composition (9)
Honors British Literature and Composition (10)
Honors Competitive Speech and Debate
Honors Algebra I
Honors Geometry
Honors Algebra II/Trigonometry
Honors PreCalculus
Honors Calculus III
Honors French III
Honors French IV
Honors Latin III
Honors Latin IV
Honors Latin for Life IV: Roman Leaders
Honors Latin for Life IV: Readings from the Church
Honors Spanish III
Honors Studio Art I
Honors Studio Art II
Honors Studio Art III
Honors Faith & Arts I: Sacred Structures
Honors Faith & Reason I: Philosophy
Honors Faith & Reason II: Church History
Honors Faith & Reason III: Newman
Honors Faith & Reason IV: Popes
Three full-time Academic/School Counselors assist students with course selection, class schedules, and personal and social growth opportunities.
Guided Studies Program
Holy Family assists students with learning differences to become more effective learners through our Guided Studies program. Eligibility for this course is based on one or more of the following criteria: IEP, 504, Service Plan, HSPT scores, transcripts, and diagnosed learning differences.
Guided Studies helps students become active learners by focusing on time management, organization, study skills, test-taking skills, notetaking, long- and short-term memory retrieval, and critical thinking skills.
College Prep
We give our students the academic foundation to meet challenges they will face at some of the nation’s finest colleges and universities. Most recently, 175 students graduated in the Class of 2023.
95% are attending a 2- or 4-year college/university
$16.5M in scholarships and awards
30% Graduated with Honors
10,000+ Hours of Community Service performed
On graduation day, our students realize how much Holy Family has changed them – spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. In the past 5 years, Holy Family graduates have attended college or universities in 40 states, Washington D.C., Canada, and Australia.
College Counselors
3 full-time College Counselors provide our students with a personalized process of college advising that helps them find the right college or university that represents an excellent personal and academic fit.
“As a new family to Holy Family, we have been enormously impressed with the welcoming culture that has created an environment of camaraderie and mutual respect between students and staff. The academics have been rigorous and challenging and no doubt preparing students for success in their future collegiate choices.”
Emily and Joe Perrotto, pictured with daughter Elena, and son William.
Student Life
Holy Family’s student life experience is designed to enrich each student’s academic journey while helping them develop spiritually, socially, and physically. Our students discover new passions, talents, and build a supportive network of friends and mentors – connections that will last a lifetime.
With over 30 dynamic clubs and competitive academic teams, including Mock Trial and Speech and Debate, Holy Family is uniquely positioned to help our students get involved. This involvement fuels our powerful school spirit.
Two full-time Deans of Students oversee student life and oncampus activities. Their duties include providing support for students and addressing student behavior.
Student Enrollment: 725
White: 63%
Hispanic/Latino: 21%
Asian: 5%
Catholic: 86%
African American: 2%
Multiracial: 6%
Other: 3%
725 students come from 134 different schools
Last Incoming Freshmen Class comes from 52 schools
Catholic Schools: 36% (18 total schools)
Public Schools: 25% (13 total schools)
Private/Charter Schools: 14% (21 total schools)
Home Schools: 3%
Dress Code
Tops: Collared polo shirts with the Holy Family logo on the left chest are available in purple, light purple, black, white, navy blue, or slate gray. Shirts must be purchased through the Official Holy Family High School Uniform Store or Dennis Uniform.
Bottoms: Long pleated or flat front style dress pants, knee-length shorts, and newly approved skorts. Pants are solid colors: khaki, sand, or black - straight leg or boot cut. There are no restrictions on where a student can purchase pants and shorts. Skorts must be purchased through Dennis Uniform.
Fine, Practical & Performing Arts
We believe in the power of the arts to stimulate creative thinking and thus they are an important part of our academic curriculum.
We offer a broad selection of 16 choir, band, orchestra, and theater courses, ranging from introductory to advanced levels. In addition, students gain hands-on experience in our Visual Arts program with 24 courses in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and a variety of craft-based arts.
Whatever their choice, our students are inspired to take risks, find their passions, discover new talents, and experience the thrill of creative self-expression.
Students can take to the stage in a fall play and a spring musical, perform with in the orchestra or band at their popular fall, Christmas and spring concerts or showcase their vocal skills in the concert choir or the show choir.
“ It was easy to see the enthusiasm and great love the people in the school community have for Holy Family. We chose Holy Family because students are respected and encouraged to thrive. They take responsibility and are held accountable for their academic success.
We also noticed that everyone in the building, students and staff, genuinely liked to be there. Most importantly, faith is talked about, but even more, it’s lived.”
Monica and Joseph Portillo, pictured with children Sophia, Annaiz, Joseph, and Rosario.
Athletics
Holy Family’s athletic program has a proud winning tradition dating back decades. Our teams compete consistently for conference and state titles and send athletes yearly to college programs.
We offer 22 sports: Football, Softball, Girls/Boys Cross Country, Girls/Boys Soccer, Cheer, Poms, Girls Volleyball, Girls/Boys Golf, Girls/Boys Basketball, Girls/Boys Wrestling, Girls Swimming, Baseball, Girls/Boys Lacrosse, Girls Tennis, and Girls/Boys Track & Field.
Holy Family offers our athletes the facilities they need to excel, including one of the top fitness centers in the area under the direction of our full-time Director of Strength and Conditioning.
22 State Championships in the last 5 years:
Softball – 2021, 2020, 2018
Girls Soccer – 2021
Girls Basketball – 2023, 2020
Boys Basketball – 2023
Individual Track & Field – 2023 (4), 2022 (4), 2021 (2)
Individual Girls Tennis – 2022
Individual Girls Golf – 2021, 2019, 2018
Football – 2023
Admissions
The process of selecting the right high school can be daunting, but it can also be illuminating, as it gives you the opportunity to reflect on the type of high school experience you would like to have. If you are seeking a school that will provide you with high quality academic opportunities while focusing on spiritual and personal growth, Holy Family is the place for you!
2024-2025 Tuition Rates
Affiliated Catholics recognized by a Parish* - $17,500
Unaffiliated Catholics and Non-Catholics - $18,500 *Requires a signed Parish Affiliation Form.
Associated Fees
$350.00 non-refundable registration/holding fee is due at registration. This fee is deducted from yearly tuition.
$1,000 per student facilities improvement fee.
Books, yearbook, athletic fees, and lunches are not included in tuition.
Tuition Assistance and Financial Aid
We realize that paying for a private school education is a significant commitment for our families. Holy Family is committed to enrolling qualified candidates from all socioeconomic backgrounds and accordingly offers a strong financial aid program based on each family’s demonstrated need. This past year, over $1.8M in aid was awarded. Over 41% of our students are on some form of financial aid.
Over 41% of Holy Family students receive some form of financial aid.
This past year, over $1.8M in financial aid was awarded.
The Role of the President of Holy Family High School
The President is the head of the school with ultimate responsibility for the Catholic faith formation of its students and their academic success.
SEARCH PROCESS
Interested applicants should forward a letter of interest and resume to:
Archdiocese of Denver Office of Catholic Schools
Attn:
Daniel R. Baillargeon, Ph.D.
Email: d.baillargeon@missiondrivencatholic.com
Job Link: archden.org/careers
As the leader of the school, at the direction of the Board of Members and under the supervision of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools, the President plays a critical role in ensuring the school's daily successes and providing the necessary supports and opportunities for the Catholic formation and growth of all students, in ministering to all students, families, faculty and staff, and integrous adherence and commitment to the Faith and its Catholic mission.
While the Principal will manage day-to-day academic affairs of the school, the President will oversee broader responsibilities critical to long term sustainability and success. These include visioning, long-range planning, strategic goal setting & execution, financial management, public relations & marketing, and fundraising.
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Holy Family High School, 5195 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield, CO 80023 • 303.410.1411 www.holyfamilyhs.com
THE WHOLE PERSON: SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY.
