IHS Traditions 2021

TRADITIONS

FALL 2021

TRADITIONS MAGAZINE Fall 2021 President Mary R. Maloney Principal Wendy M. Neil Dean of Students Joseph DeMaida Design Samantha Kohler Contributing Writers Debbie Basile, Jeannie Demko ‘89, Theresa Ludanyi, Mary R. Maloney, Wendy Mitchell, Caitlin Wardlow

Contributing Photographers Austin Alterio, Samantha Kohler, Wendy Mitchell, Denise Suarez ‘87, Robert Taylor Photography, Caitlin Wardlow On the Cover: Immaculate Prayer Grotto created by Eagle Scout Patrik Backus ‘22 Quote taken from Maddie Stepanek poem.

Traditions Magazine is published annually for alumni, parents, parents of alumni and friends of Immaculate High School. Please email address changes to info@immaculatehs.org or mail to the Office of Advancement, Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Boulevard, Danbury, CT 06810. For more news, read our Mustang Monthly at www. immaculatehs.org/mustangmonthly.

Immaculate High School is a private, non-profit Catholic college preparatory institution serving students from 28 communities in Connecticut and New York. Founded in 1962, Immaculate High School also allows students to focus on academic excellence, spiritual development, service to others and personal goals. Located in Danbury, CT, Immaculate High School is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport’s school system.

Immaculate High School admits students of any race, creed, national or ethnic origin and handicapped status to all rights, privileges and activities generally does not discriminate in these areas in the administration of its education policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.

CONTENTS on this Year’s 4 Reflecting Journey

6 The Future of Immaculate 7 Fitness Center Dedication Forever 10 Retirements: Grateful for their Service Mustang Eagle 14 Five Scouts the 18 Celebrating Class of 2021 Camera, 20 Lights, Action!

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21 Arts Awards 24 Sports Highlights 28 Athletics Awards

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Family Faith, 32 Immaculate Hope & Perserverance of 35 Summary Contributions 36 Call to Lead 50 Class Notes A Mustang, Always 54 Once a Mustang Alumni Stay Connected

56 Alumni Giving Class of ‘89 62 The A Beacon of Light

8 Finding Ways to Support Student Success Student Counseling and Special Services

13 Mark Radigan: Student of the Year 16 Faith and Service: Deacon Jeff Font

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REFLECTING ON THIS YEAR’S JOURNEY

ne year ago, the World Health Organization declared the spread of COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic initiating a time of challenge and uncertainty; we were mandated to isolate.

The stress of navigating new technologies and conducting hybrid and concurrent instruction confronted us daily.

So many unknowns seemed insurmountable and confusing. But, when Immaculate’s doors opened in September, the tremendous faith, commitment and vision of our Reopening Planning Committee, faculty, staff and parents was evident.

When reflecting on this year’s journey, it is clear that every member of our school community was focused on what and how we needed to move forward to provide a safe and effective learning environment for our students. While there were many sacrifices, the outcomes of partnerships with parents, teachers and staff as well as the local health department officials helped make the school year uniquely positive. Teachers had to reset their baseline. “We all had to come to the realization that business as usual was unrealistic but our school mission and our faith had to remain strong,” says President Mary Maloney. She commends the tremendous generosity of so many alumni, friends and the leadership of our School Board for 4

acknowledging the importance of providing the necessary resources and opportunities for all students.

Everyone at Immaculate is so grateful for the outpouring of support as plans were revised for major fundraising events, including the Annual Golf Outing, Annual Giving Day and Light the Way Gala. In addition, alumni and parents of alumni joined together to help support the school’s health and wellness program by transforming a space into a state-of-the-art Fitness Center. “It is deeply heartwarming and affirming that so many believe in all that we do at Immaculate. Our recognized challenges were offset by intangible goodwill and amazing community spirit.” says Maloney.

Insightful Leadership Provides Students Extraordinary Recognition School President, Mary Maloney, Principal Wendy Neil and Dean of Counseling Kathleen Maloney collaborated on what it would take to make sure that students were able to not only succeed in their academics but also to be personally fulfilled. “Student resilience taught us much as we pursued moving forward with academic planning,” says Wendy Neil, school Principal. “As teachers adjusted

their plans, the curriculum goals and objectives continued to maintain the quality needed to enable students to succeed and be prepared for the next level of coursework,” states Kathleen Maloney, Dean of Student Counseling and Special Programs.

Offering a synchronous hybrid education required training and additional investments in technology software and hardware. Technology Coordinator, Dave Cirella, assessed the results of the Spring 2020 remote learning process and upgraded teacher access to the internet at home as well as at school and was instrumental in training teachers further on the use of remote desktop access as well as the enhanced Microsoft Teams platform. The classroom at home for students also needed to be considered as parents tried to work from home with siblings vying for computer and Wif-Fi time.

Finding a way to provide wifi service for students who did not have service access was crucial.

Administrators offered numerous virtual parent meetings to share ongoing academic and extracurricular plans as revisions were made to move forward with the expectation of all students returning in full by the third quarter. Wendy Neil explains that “Our teachers were receptive to the changes that needed to be made with instructional strategies, curriculum and understanding of student learning needs. It was not easy at first but their determination, collaboration and professional insight was exceptional. Moving from two cohorts being in school twice a week to all students back in the building by Easter break required partnerships to figure things out.”

The recognition earned by our students this year were abundant. Students were able to participate in athletic training and league competitions which demonstrated

their team spirit, athletic talents and school pride. Thanks to the efforts of many, we hosted outdoor celebrations for our underclassmen, held a long-awaited Spirit Week, hosted a faculty versus student trivia contest and underclassmen awards presentation. Our athletic teams were phenomenal in their spring season competitions with notable championship games by our boys baseball, girls softball as well as boys and girls golf teams. Our student actors in the drama, Medea, earned seven Halo nominations including Best Classical Play and those who performed in the musical, We will Rock You, earned nineteen Halo nominations including Best Contemporary Musical plus four Stephen SondheimAward nominations.

Numerous students earned recognition in individual arts, literature and service endeavors.

We are very proud of our Class of 2021 as they demonstrated, through an unusual year, immeasurable faith and Mustang Spirit. As a class of 108, students earned 20,380 service hours and were awarded $28.4 million in college scholarships. We wish each and every one of these amazing young men and women many blessings in their college journey and beyond.

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“It is deeply heartwarming and affirming that so many believe in all that we do at Immaculate. Our recognized challenges were offset by intangible goodwill and amazing community spirit.” - M. Maloney

Moving Forward Taking steps to ensure that we are addressing all of the emotional and academic needs of our students and our teachers, we are expanding the school’s administrative team with the addition of a new Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, focusing upcoming teacher professional development on social-emotional and teaching strategies, and developing a more rigorous Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Advisory program for the new school year.

Partnering with teachers as our new Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment is Steven Santoli. Steve joins the Immaculate team after serving as the principal for Assumption School in Fairfield for the last six years. Prior to that he taught science and social studies at St. Thomas Aquinas School, also in Fairfield. Before joining the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Mr. Santoli spent over a

decade as a high school social studies teacher in New York and Connecticut. He also recruited and enrolled future educators as an Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and was a track and field coach at Sacred Heart University. Santoli is “grateful for the opportunity to join the administrative team and serve the students, staff and families of the Immaculate High School community. The moment I stepped foot on the campus I knew I was home.”

On the heels of transitioning from a hybrid learning program, the school will be hosting monthly professional development meetings with teachers to focus on assisting students with not only strengthening academic skills but with emotional support. In addition to introducing the IXL program for math progress monitoring at all grade levels, teachers will be trained in mitigation strategies for any learning losses due to a hybrid learning environment for students.

Steven Santoli Assistant Principal for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

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THE FUTURE OF IMMACULATE

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he members of the Immaculate School Advisory Board, administration and the Office of the Bishop have been in conversations regarding the transition of Immaculate High School from Diocese of Bridgeport school to a diocesan-sponsored school.

It was agreed that effective July 1, 2021, Immaculate High School would be governed by a board of directors who will be responsible for the financial viability and operations of the school. Bishop Frank Caggiano will serve as the Member of the Corporation and will primarily be ensuring that the Catholic identity of the school is maintained. The school’s affiliation with the Diocese of Bridgeport will be concerned with upholding the integrity of the diocesan mission for all schools and with the services provided by the Department of Human Resources.

Chairman of the Board, David Cappiello, shares “This is an exciting time in the history of Immaculate. I am looking forward to working

with our board members and with the school’s administration to further enhance our school operations and vitality.” Tony Cirone will serve as the Vice-Chairperson along with a total of seventeen board members who will be appointed to conduct ongoing review of the school’s progress in implementing advancement, technology, financial, enrollment, marketing and alumni engagement plans.

The school’s 2021-2024 Strategic Plan was designed by the Board knowing that this corporate transition would become effective. In addition, a Steering Committee has been appointed and a feasibility study is nearing completion for the launching of a capital campaign in 2021-2022.

A 1986 graduate of Immaculate and current parent, Cappiello demonstratively states “As we approach the celebration of 60 years, our vision for the future has no boundaries. We will continue to be a first choice for families seeking an exemplary, innovative Catholic High School education.”

2021-2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano

Sal Chieffalo ‘81, P’24

EMERITUS MEMBERS:

CHAIRPERSON, David Cappiello ‘86, P’23, P’25

Dan Coonan P’19, ‘22

Lisa Lanni

Suzanne Curra P’18

Stephen Piccolo, Jr.

Andrea Dolan ‘84

Anthony Rizzo, Jr. P’07, ‘08, ‘13

Anthony Giobbi

Gerard Robilotti

VICE-CHAIRPERSON, Tony Cirone P ’15, ‘17, ‘19, ‘23 SECRETARY, Joseph Draper ‘82 TREASURER, William Johnston P’19, ‘20, ‘22

Jeff Hoyt P’23, ‘25 Sandy Previdi P’22

Monsignor Robert E. Weiss

Bernard Reidy, Jr. ‘89, P’21, ‘23

Michael Basile P’13, ‘15, ‘19

Joseph Sullivan ‘83

John Capilli P’14, ‘17’

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EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Dr. Steven Cheeseman Mary R. Maloney Wendy Neil P’18, ‘19, ‘22

Pictured Left - Right: Nelson Mingachos, Deacon Jeff Font, Monsignor Robert Weiss, Mary Maloney, Wendy Neil, Dave Cappiello, Michael Basile, Fil Cerminara, Ed Killian, Anthony Rizzo Jr. & Ross Rizzo

FITNESS CENTER DEDICATION

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mmaculate High School revealed its new Fitness Center at a dedication ceremony in May. The Center is part of the school’s initiative to expand its health and wellness programs for all students. Equipped with stationary bikes, low impact treadmills, training bench, ellipticals, rowing machines, mirrors, TV monitors and more, the Fitness Center will serve as a place for students to work individually with a trainer, workout with coaches and use during some PE classes.

The Fitness Center project was designed and created by parents of alumni, Michael Basile, Anthony Rizzo, Jr. and Ross Rizzo and alumnus Ed Kilian III ‘99. “They found an unused space in the school and converted it into a state-of-the-art facility for our students”, says Athletic Director Nelson Mingachos. The dedication of the Fitness Center was made to the Basile Family, Edward Killian III and the Rizzo Families for their stewardship as well as to Clancy Moving & Logistics, Earthmovers Inc., Enhance A Colour, F&M Electric, Mustang All Sports Club (MASC), NY-CONN Corporation, Rizzo Companies, Silent Watchman Security Services, The Summit at Danbury, David Sousa Plumbing & Heating and Wilshire Real Estate Advisors for donating their time and talent to complete the project.

As part of the ribbon-cutting dedication program, Monsignor Robert E. Weiss, Pastor of St. Rose of Lima Church, led with an invocation followed by a blessing of the facility. Chairman of the Board David Cappiello and School President Mary Maloney unveiled the dedication plaque and shared their appreciation of the almost twelve months of hard work by a collaborative and innovative team who were able to transform a vision into a reality.

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Finding Ways to Support Student Success Student Counseling and Special Services CHANGE IN PROCESS NOT PROGRAM

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athleen Maloney, Dean of Student Counseling and Special Services tells the students, “A dream has been placed in your heart - the seeds of success are within you. We help you help them grow.” When business as usual was disrupted, counseling, like other school departments, found ways to successfully deliver their program whether it was their usual suite of offerings or additional support required due to the changes wrought in the lives of the students and their families.

Contact and Communication Finding ways to keep students engaged with all parts of the high school experience was paramount. The use of virtual meeting/ classroom management platforms enabled frequent contact between counselors and their assigned students in groups and individually. This contact was especially important for getting to know their freshmen this year and it also enabled parents to be present when each student met with his/her counselor to choose courses for 2021-2022, so they could hear how and about what the counselors spoke with the students.

Early dismissal from classes on Wednesdays during the full virtual and the hybrid synchronous learning phases provided valuable time on Wednesday afternoons to meet with students, conduct social/emotional learning activities and present invited speakers.

especially important for seniors who had not had the opportunity to visit campuses themselves. Kate Maloney published weekly college counseling updates, reminding seniors of their deadlines and sharing links to helpful articles. She closed out the year with some great essays designed to reassure seniors that all will be well and to encourage them to put “their all” into their freshman year.

“A dream has been placed in your heart - the seeds of success are within you. We help you help them grow.”

NEW INITIATIVES

Finding Ways to Support Student Success

Getting Tested - SAT, ACT, PSAT/NMSQT

Because standardized testing dates were repeatedly cancelled, many colleges agreed that they would not require test scores as part of applications from the Class of 2021. Yet a lot of “merit money” is dependent upon test scores so the counselors got approval to hold a socially distanced SAT for Immaculate seniors. They were also able to utilize the space available in the school on all-virtual Wednesdays to hold standardized testing for the other grades as well, so that everyone was able to take the test they needed, data from which helps counselors advise students for success.

College Bound To accommodate a virtual college application process for the Class of 2021, counselors converted what was a paper process to online forms and webinar meetings. They advised students on how to get the most out of virtual college rep visits and college fairs. The annual Alumni College Panel, when members of the previous graduating class speak to the current seniors and juniors about their first semester college experience, was

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For 2020-2021 some new programs were rolled out virtually and will continue to develop over time.

Naviance Curriculum

Naviance is the platform, typically introduced to students in junior year, which Immaculate has been using to help students manage the college application process. Naviance also offers a suite of activities designed to build the skill sets necessary for success after high school such as self-understanding, social emotional growth, interpersonal communication, problem solving and teamwork which students in all four classes can benefit from. This year the juniors worked on some of these modules. Going forward all students will participate in the Naviance curriculum, completing activities appropriate to where they are in their high school career.

Helping Your Peers Excel (HYPE) HYPE pairs triads of seniors as mentors with small groups of freshmen. In 2020-2021 they conducted the Freshmen in the Fold program to help the incoming class find its feet in a virtual school experience. The seniors along with counselors met with the freshmen multiple times throughout the year and worked on a mix of social and academic activities.

Immaculate Scholars Program

ALL WILL BE WELL

Based on their scores on the High School Placement Test, the

Kathleen Maloney is fond of sharing this quote with students: “When you have a desire and you express it to God, His answer could be, “Yes,” “Not now,” or “I have something better in mind.” You have to just keep doing your best to fulfill the desire and God will help you find the way.”

PSAT 8/9 and their first semester grades, the top academic performers of the freshman class are invited to participate in the Immaculate Scholars Program. The goal of this program is to provide a bonding experience that helps replace competition with cooperation, encourages them to put forth positive leadership in the school and introduces them to thinking about college earlier than usual in their high school career. Participants engage in activities and discussions to understand their own personal goals, learn what leadership looks like and know what colleges look for in applicants.

Virtual Calming Room The Virtual Calming Room is a web page that connects students and faculty to a variety of online media to help them relax and de-stress. Featured links lead to auditory and visual experiences, guided meditation, creative, game and physical activities, as well as mental health information and smartphone apps.

Pictured below Left - Right: Robin Moravsky, Kristina Kulikauskas, Allison Longfellow, Mike DiGennaro, Liz Lato, Jenny Casey And Kathleen Maloney

During 2020-2021, the faith embodied in this statement guided not only the students to whom it is often made but also the Student Counseling and Special Services staff and the entire Immaculate faculty, with very positive results.

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“When you have a desire and you express it to God, His answer could be, “Yes,” “Not now,” or “I have something better in mind.” You have to just keep doing your best to fulfill the desire and God will help you find the way.”

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MERTENS continued

Forever Grateful For Their Dedicated Service Immaculate has said good-bye to six exceptional faculty and staff. Tom Mertens and Nanci Stockmann retired in July 2020 and in June 2021 Anik de Giverny-Claflin, Joseph Muchanski, Marie Proverb and Terri Ring announced their retirements.

We bid them a sad yet grateful farewell.

We thank them for their many years of service, for their care of so many students and for their inspired and innovative contributions to our school community.

We wish them many blessings as they begin their years of retirement.

tied into the segment before and after. Each student videoed their portion of the machine and a final video was created to share with the school community.

Tom served as Dean of Students for four years, represented the faculty on the School Advisory Board for seven years, and sat on the National Honor Society Faculty Council for eleven years. He also spoke with heartfelt patriotism and honor at numerous Immaculate Veterans Day concerts and programs.

“Immaculate is a unique experience,” he says. “To current and future students: participate in activities, challenge yourself and attempt things you never thought you would. I was always impressed by the talents of IHS students, be it in the classroom, in athletics or in the fine arts.”

NANCI STOCKMANN September 1986 July 2020

THOMAS MERTENS September 2007 - July 2020 Tom Mertens joined the faculty in September 2007, having retired as a Colonel after thirty years in the Army. He was drawn to IHS having attended Catholic high school and college himself and having worked with youth during his military career.

Over his twelve-year tenure as a teacher at Immaculate, the number of physics courses more than doubled. “I am immensely proud of how the Physics program has expanded and reaches many more students,” he says.

Many students look back fondly on the numerous activities he developed to demonstrate the principles of physics such as the film canister launch, the egg drop and egg launch, the balloon launch/ target challenge (he being the target) and the AP class RubeGoldberg machine. In spring 2020, the machine was designed virtually with each student constructing a portion at their home that 10

Over the span of thirty-four years Nanci Stockmann has taught many of the courses offered in the Social Studies Department - with World Geography and U.S. History being her favorites. Nanci’s focus and her joys were with her students - the moments when new understanding shines from a student’s face or thanks from a former student in a time of need.

“I always looked to make my classes fun as well as having the students learn,” she says. To this end, she incorporated memorable projects and activities such as the Ethnic Heritage Luncheon, part of a unit on immigration, into her lesson plans. Students researched their family heritage and brought in a favorite food from their ethnic background to share. Many parents and grandparents assisted with the culinary preparations and the food was so abundant, faculty and students from other classes were able to stop in for a bite. Another project involved researching a year in history and then coming in-character to report on the main events of the year.

Nanci has been a class advisor several times, Spiritual Life moderator, and moderator the Key Club from 1997 until she retired. Her care for her students lasts well beyond graduation. She keeps in touch with many alumni and has attended numerous weddings, baby showers and baptisms. She tells students, “ Believe in yourself because you are capable of doing unbelievable things.”

In retirement she will be volunteering with Colonial Capital Humane Society and Samaritan’s Purse in North Carolina where she and her husband plan to relocate.

JOSEPH MUCHANSKI September 1976 June 2021 225 COURSES/8,250 CLASSES/45 YEARS In the spring of 1976, principal Robert Gerwien procured a list of Western CT State College graduates in order to line up interviews with potential teachers. One of his calls went to Joseph Muchanski, who agreed to the interview and was subsequently offered a position.

The longest tenure in Immaculate High School history, he taught 225 courses and 8,250 classes during his 45 years.

“At first I didn’t think I would stay long but I fell in love with the school and made a career of it,” says Muchanski, “As a teacher one can’t ask for a better place to teach.” He continues, “One gratifying aspect of teaching at Immaculate is being able to teach a student body that takes its education seriously; students who can carry on a conversation with an adult without much difficulty - impressive.”

Another was being allowed to develop an array of history electives which have included Modern East Asia, Superpowers, The U.S. Since 1945, and, Muchanski’s personal favorite, World War II, a full year, extensive and detailed course.

As moderator of the Travel Club, Muchanski led 20 student trips to Europe between 1982 and 2004, including the Soviet Union in 1989.

Eventually, he had taken Immaculate students to every Western European country except Iceland and Portugal.

Muchanski says, “Organization and consistency are the keys to success in education. Examine your work daily.” Every one of his former students has been privy to these sage words. He looks forward to teaching part time at the college level and hopes to travel again to Iceland, Japan and Argentina.

“One gratifying aspect of teaching at Immaculate is being able to teach a student body that takes its education seriously; students who can carry on a conversation with an adult without much difficulty - impressive.”

MARIE PROVERB September 1996 - June 2021 “I’ve always said retirement is not in my vocabulary, but this year I began to think about things that had been sitting on the back burner for many years while I went all-in on teaching,” said Marie Proverb when asked about her decision to retire after 25 years at Immaculate.

Señora Proverb, as her Spanish students address her, was teaching French at St. Mary School in Bethel when Robert Gerwien called offering a long-term subbing position. After completing that, she went back to school to finish her Spanish credential. She had just accepted a position at Derby High School when Mr. Gerwien called again, this time with a permanent position. As she weighed what she would do, her son told her, “Immaculate is where you belong.”

She has served as World Language Department Chair, Senior Class Moderator, National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society moderator, and chaperoned student trips to Spain, France, England and Eastern Europe. She was honored in 2020 with the Immaculate High School Distinguished Service Award for her exemplary dedication to her students and the school.

She is an avid IHS athletics fan, attending countless games and events cheering on the Mustangs, serving as a water girl for the varsity football and basketball teams. In 2013 she played the lead role of Abuela in the IHS Spring Musical production of In the Heights.

For Marie Proverb, every day at Immaculate has been a gift, “I have loved working with the students and getting to know them. I love the feeling of family at Immaculate.” She encourages students to, “Follow your dreams. Listen to your heart and then figure it out with your brain.”

And those things on the back burner? She’d love to get back to playing the piano more. She plans to visit her sister, daughter and friend in California whenever she wants - not just during a school break.

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TERRI RING

Forever Grateful For Their Dedicated Service ANIK DE GIVERNYCLAFLIN September 2014 June 2021 Anik. De Giverny-Claflin loves teaching and has been very happy during her seven years at Immaculate. Anik began her career at the Melrose School followed by teaching at Chase Collegiate School. She was an instructor of the French Club at St. Rose of Lima School and was teaching adults at the Alliance Française of NW CT when Principal Joe Carmen called to ask if she would be interested in a part time position at Immaculate.

When she arrived at Immaculate, her challenge was to grow the program from one first level course. Her students enjoyed such cultural experiences as making the Büche de Noël (yule log cake) at Christmas time, writing and performing café skits to practice using the language they had acquired and singing Il Est Né, le Divin Enfant - a French Christmas carol - at the Immaculate Christmas concert.

August 2011 June 2021 Terri Ring has been the accounts payable manager in the Immaculate Business Office for ten years but began her affiliation with Immaculate in 1998 when her oldest son entered as a freshman. Her three sons attended and graduated - David ‘02, Daniel ‘07 and Connor ‘11.

Terri and her husband became quite actively involved, working on proms and musicals (Terri worked at the soundboard) and attending sporting events.

At the time her youngest graduated and was off to college, her current job was winding down and she was looking for something new to do. Immaculate President Kathleen Casey had just hired a new business manager and was looking for someone to do accounts payable. Terri Ring was the right person.

For eight years, she also chaired the Recognition Committee. The Committee selects the Student of the Month from blind nominations made by teachers. In addition, they used to track service hours by hand from students’ paper submissions in the days before the online reporting portal, a massive job.

Anik believes that, “Learning a language helps one understand people and helps to bridge differences between cultures.” She urges students not to be afraid to speak. Practice makes perfect!

“I’ll always be grateful for what Immaculate and the fantastic teachers did for our kids and family,” she says. “It’s been a wonderful experience - a great place to have your children attend school and I can’t tell you how many really, really great people I’ve met and worked with throughout the years.”

She plans to enjoy life at a slightly slower pace and hopes to be able to travel as well, especially to see her family in France.

Terri is looking forward to being able to have longer visits with her three sons and her grandchild.

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Immaculate’s Mock Trial Team competed virtually this year under the guidance of their coach Mr. Houser, and volunteers Attorney Mary-Caitlin Harding and Attorney Kristin Chiriatti of the Danbury State’s Attorney office. Both the Defense and Prosecution teams received individual honors. Grace Garvey ‘21 - Second Best Attorney and Best Attorney, Allie Bellone ‘22 - Best Attorney, Ernest Koch ‘22 - Best Witness, Gavin Buttafuoco ‘21 - Second Best Attorney, Aiden Doolabh ‘23 - Best Witness, Steven Reese ‘22 - Third Best Witness, Calista Dudas ‘22 - Second Best Witness.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Student of the Year Mark Radigan ‘21

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ark Radigan experienced a gratifying finish to this challenging school year after being named Immaculate’s Student of the Year. Mark earned this honor for consistently demonstrating school spirit and dedication to IHS, strength of character and faith in action through kindness to others. His passion for learning and going above and beyond what is expected, including encouraging others to do their best, is what helped him achieve this distinguished honor.

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“It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” Mark stated. “Student Council gave me so many opportunities to give back to my school community, while also allowing me to form relationships with many of my closest friends and faculty.”

Mark said, “I wasn’t sure that Immaculate was going to give out the Student of the Year Award given that we had been hybrid for three quarters of the year. When they announced the award, and I heard my name called, it was an exhilarating feeling, one which I won’t ever forget.”

Entering IHS as a freshman, not knowing anyone, was an adjustment but Mark soon found new friends when he got involved in Student Council.

“It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” Mark stated.

“Student Council gave me so many opportunities to give back to my school community, while also allowing me to form relationships with many of my closest friends and faculty.”

Despite the many obstacles thrown at him during his junior and senior years, he has no regrets for the way things turned out.

“Though Covid-19 disrupted my last two years, I feel that I was able to accomplish everything that I set out to do. Ultimately, the students and faculty are who helped keep me going on the road to success.”

That road will lead Mark to the University of Rhode Island this fall to study Sports Media and Communications.

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Ethan Beaulac ‘21

Senior Ethan Beaulac completed his Eagle Scout project, giving back to a dance studio he has performed at. He built benches and cubby spaces for the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, which helped the studio better serve their students during the pandemic.

They were able to put the cubbies in each of their three studio rooms so students have a designated and distanced place to put their belongings during class. The cubbies are able to be easily cleaned in between classes to follow health and safety protocols.

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Patrik Backus ‘22

Patrik Backus ‘22 created a prayer grotto outside of Immaculate High School’s chapel for his Eagle Scout Project. He created a beautiful perennial garden with a statue of the Blessed Family and two engraved stone benches for students, faculty & staff to sit and pray. Patrik dedicated the prayer grotto to those who lost their lives to the COVID-19 virus; and all of the men and women who are risking their lives to save others.

Will Doran ‘22

William Doran ‘22 is a member of Boy Scout Troop 52 in Danbury. His Eagle Scout service project benefits Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT. Will reconditioned the outdoor teak furniture in the Hospice Memorial Garden that had become weathered from years of exposure.

He chose Danbury Regional Hospice for his project because of the outstanding care services they provided to his father shortly before his death in August 2019.

Reconditioning the garden furniture will not only provide a more comforting experience for families during the difficult process of grief, but will also serve to honor and remember those who have passed at Hospice and are memorialized in the garden.

Jake Windas ‘22 completed his Eagle Scout project (Troop 52) with help from the International Women’s Pilot Organization - the Ninety Nines by designing and painting a traditional compass rose air marker at the Danbury Airport last month. Jake began this project last spring, meeting the challenges of Covid related delays and obstacles with initial planning, requesting and being granted airport and city council approvals, securing donations and much coordination. Both Scouts and women pilots (some who flew in that day) took advantage of the warmer weather to help construct this landmark identifier.

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Nate Varda ‘22

Jake Windas ‘22

The CyberPatriots team competed in the CyberPatriots XIII National Tournament and placed first and fifth in the opening two rounds and finished the third round strong with a first place win for the gold tier and third overall for the state of Connecticut.

Coached by Mr. Dave Cirella, team members are Perry Ghosh ‘21, Kolbe Mosher ‘21, Anish Nanda ‘22, Ethan Goodman ‘21, Aiden Doolabh ‘23, and Logan McAloon ‘21.

Nate Varda ‘22 from Boy Scout Troop 135 in Brookfield chose the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown, CT for his Eagle Scout project.

Nate organized volunteers to build and install 8 Eastern Bluebird houses, as well as hand seed about 2-½ acres of land with buckwheat, rye, and meadow seeds as part of the sanctuary’s meadow restoration project. Nate attended school in Newtown and was in lockdown during the Sandy Hook shooting. He’s become good friends with several siblings of the victims and wanted to give back to this community and family that means so much to him.

Immaculate’s Brave Engineers team participated in the Real World Design Challenge (RWDC), receiving second place in the State Finals. This incredible performance qualified the Brave Engineers for the RWDC National/International competition.

The Brave Engineers, coached by Mrs. Jeanine Antonios, includes members Mario Perez ‘22, Carolyn Jandura ‘22, Nikolas Badinelli ‘22, Meryl McKenna ‘21, Shaun McKenna ‘23 and Zifeng Zhan ’22.

FAITH AND SERVICE DEACON JEFF FONT

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utting our Catholic identity at the forefront of who we are and all that we do is the foundation of our school mission. While it is the responsibility of the entire faculty and staff to contribute to our community living out this identity, IHS Chaplain, Deacon Jeff Font leads the way nurturing and promoting our journey of faith and service.

In addition to school-wide morning and afternoon prayer, Deacon plans and conducts special liturgies, prayer services and monthly liturgies where he is often the homilist at those Masses. Student and faculty retreats using the Catholic evangelization series The Search and administering the school’s community service program along with moderating the school’s Campus

Ministry, Deacon Jeff provides students and teachers an opportunity to engage in faith renewal and giving to others.

music was shared. Immaculate held several food drives for Jericho Partnership in Danbury which was experiencing unprecedented need in the community.

AS NORMAL AS POSSIBLE IN 2020 In the face of the changes necessitated by the pandemic, Deacon Jeff worked to keep our journey of faith strong.

With the kind permission of pastor Fr. Chip O’Neill, he hosted weekly virtual Adoration from St. Joseph Parish in Brookfield, where he serves. Likewise, school first Friday and holy day Masses were at first live streamed from St. Joseph in Brookfield which later transitioned to live-streaming from the Monsignor Hossan Chapel.

Deacon Jeff kept the students apprised of service opportunities as he became aware of them so that they could fulfill their requirement and, most importantly, continue to do good in the world.

The annual Stations of the Cross service which is normally held at an assembly and portrayed by students in Campus Ministry and Drama Club became a student produced virtual presentation, led by senior Ethan Beaulac. On the National Day of Prayer, every class was provided the same prayer for hourly intentions for our nation’s leaders, asking for mercy and help living our faith, thanksgiving for our blessings, for help in keeping Christ as our center, for families and teachers, for the homeless, hungry and persecuted and strengthening our will to help them.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Though community needs were great, opportunities for students to serve at many locations were limited. The administration broadened the scope of activities that would qualify as service to include tutoring siblings, yard work at home and reaching out to neighbors who may be housebound. Working with their parents gave some students a greater appreciation of what it takes to keep family life together. Some students, like senior Kate Mitchell, developed new relationships with neighbors for whom they delivered groceries and other needed items.

Students also found creative ways to continue to serve the St. John Paul II Center, as well as other senior centers and organizations they could not visit. Cards, meals and treats were made and delivered. Virtual

LOOKING AHEAD Deacon Jeff is working with four or five new organizations for community service in Danbury including Danbury Housing Authority, Amos House, and New Hope Facility.

He will also be starting a Catholic Relief Services chapter - a relatively new CRS program for high schools that focuses on global poverty and hunger relief.

In the coming year he would like to hold evening Campus Ministry meetings - “pizza and prayer” - and to try and involve parents more.

PART OF A GREATER COMMUNITY Just as we try to serve each other and the community around us, we benefit from the support of other members of the Body of Christ who promote our Catholic identity through donations and service to us.

Deacon Jeff is grateful to the many alumni, parents and businesses who made our recent chapel renovation possible. The project resulted in a stronger Catholic church appearance and atmosphere, a feeling of a sacred space, which is important for inspiring and centering the faith of students and all who use it.

He is especially grateful for the support of the Danbury area pastors and priests who respond to his call to provide our school community with the Eucharist, Reconciliation and priestly presence. Parish priests are extremely busy, so the gift of their time to be with our students is precious and greatly appreciated.

Left: Allie & Chloe Bellone ‘22 delivering packages to the swabs at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

Middle: Kayla O’Marra ‘23 in front of dresses she made for girls in need.

Right: Joe Wilson ‘22 delivering goody bags to the St. John Paul II Center.

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Celebrating the class of 2021

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aledictorian Zachary Meyerson will attend Cornell University where he will major in neuroscience and global/public health. Zachary is a Distinguished Honors student, a recipient of the 2020 Cornell Club award for academic excellence, recipient of the Excellence in Graphic Design and Arts Award as well as the St. Thomas Aquinas award, President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence, and the Isabelle T. Farrington Academic Excellence award. He is a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and a two time award recipient of the CT Science and Engineering

Fair. Zachary is a three-time recipient of the President’s Service Award for his service at Jericho Partnership, Maplewood Senior Living and Ann’s Place.

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alutatorian Meryl McKenna will attend Washington University in St. Louis where she will study biomedical engineering. Meryl was recognized as a National Commended Merit Scholar in 2020. At Immaculate, Meryl received a four-year merit scholarship, is a Distinguished Honors student and a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, the Science National Honor Society and is the recipient of the Isabelle Farrington Academic Excellence Award. She is a talented three-sport varsity athlete, having played varsity soccer, tennis and outdoor track for Immaculate, and was named a Scholar Athlete by the CAS-CIAC, served as captain of her soccer team, named SWC Championship Most Valuable Player and

was invited to play on the All Academic Team in 2020. Meryl has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, the Rensselaer Medal for her dedication and excellence in science and math and was one of four recipients nationally to receive the STEM Scholarship for Women from the Mensa Foundation.

THE IMMACULATE CLASS OF 2021 TOP TEN

CLASS OF 2021 by the numbers

108 100% 261 Members of the Class of 2021

College Acceptances

College Acceptance Rate

20 K We congratulate our top ten seniors! Top Row L-R Kaitlyn Segreti (Bucknell University ), Grace Garvey (Bucknell University), Zachary Meyerson (Cornell University), Nick Iannetta (St. John’s University), Ethan Goodman (Xavier University ), Ailene Doherty (Cornell University), Caitlin Fanella (Fairfield University), Bottom Row: Alexa Pannese (Western Connecticut University), Allie Demko (Assumption College) & Meryl McKenna (Washington University in St. Louis) 18

Service Hours Over Four Years

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the class of 2021 College Acceptances Adelphi University Adelphi University (School of Nursing) American University Arizona State UniversityTempe Assumption College Babson College Bentley University Berklee College of Music Binghamton University Boston College Boston University Bryant University Bucknell University Butler University California State UniversityBakersfield California State UniversityChico California State UniversityDominguez Hills California State UniversityNorthridge Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Central Connecticut State University Central Michigan University Champlain College Chapman University Clark University Clarkson University Clemson University Colgate University College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Columbia College Chicago Cornell University Curry College DePaul University DeSales University Dickinson College Drexel University Duquesne University Eastern Connecticut State University Elmira College

Elon University Emerson College Emmanuel College Emory University Fairfield University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International University Fordham University Fordham University (Fordham College at Rose Hill) Franciscan University of Steubenville George Washington University Gettysburg College Hartwick College High Point University Hobart William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Howard University Illinois State University Immaculata University Iona College Ithaca College James Madison University Johnson & Wales UniversityProvidence Keene State College Kent State University at Kent Lafayette College Lasell College Le Moyne College Long Island University Los Angeles College of Music Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Maryland Institute College of Art

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Mercy College Merrimack College Miami University-Oxford Michigan State University Mitchell College Molloy College Monmouth University Montclair State University Mount Saint Mary College Muhlenberg College Musicians Institute New York University Nichols College Northeastern University Norwich University Nova Southeastern University Ohio State University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Plymouth State University Pratt Institute Providence College Purdue University Fort Wayne Purdue University Queen’s University Quinnipiac University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rutgers University-New Brunswick Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College Saint Joseph’s University Saint Louis University Saint Michael’s College Salve Regina University Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts Seton Hall University Siena College Simmons University Skidmore College

Southern Connecticut State University Springfield College St John’s University-New York St. Lawrence University St. Thomas University Stonehill College Stony Brook University Suffolk University SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry SUNY Cortland Syracuse University Temple University The College of Saint Rose The King’s College The New School The University of Alabama The University of Arizona The University of Tampa The University of TennesseeKnoxville The University of Texas at Dallas The University of the Arts Trinity College University of CaliforniaDavis University of California-Los Angeles (College of Letters & Science) University of CaliforniaMerced University of CaliforniaRiverside University of California-San Diego University of Connecticut University of ConnecticutStamford University of Dallas University of Dayton University of Delaware University of Hartford University of Illinois at Chicago University of Kentucky University of Maine

University of MarylandCollege Park University of MassachusettsAmherst University of MassachusettsBoston University of MassachusettsLowell University of New England University of New Hampshire University of New Haven University of PittsburghPittsburgh Campus University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of San Francisco University of Scranton University of South Carolina-Columbia University of Southern California University of St Andrews University of Sydney University of Toronto University of Utah Vanderbilt University Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Washington University in St Louis Wentworth Institute of Technology West Virginia University Western Connecticut State University Western New England University Westminster College Xavier University York University Bold type indicates the college/university that members of the Class of 2020 have chosen to attend this Fall!

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nnual spring musicals are part of the Immaculate High School tradition. Due to Covid-19, the 2020 musical was unfortunately unable to go on, but director Matthew Farina was determined to make the 2021 show a reality. The planning process for this year’s production has been different from most years, as a virtual show was inevitable. When exploring possibilities for shows, Farina wanted an option that would come across screens as well as it would on a stage. “I wanted to weave the virtual production into the storyline of the show,” he said. This goal of having the storyline of the show make sense virtually eliminated traditional options such as Oklahoma, which takes place in a time where Zoom and virtual watching would be foreign concepts. Thus, Immaculate’s rendering of We Will Rock You was born.

We Will Rock You is told through the songs of the British rock band Queen and is set in the distant future where live music and free thought have been banned. A group of rock rebels, called Bohemians, fight against the globally corporate world to restore freedom and bring about the rebirth of rock and roll.

The next challenge to tackle was how to produce this show in a way that would be interesting to the audience watching through a screen. Due to restrictions and safety protocols, having the whole cast together and livestreaming the show from the stage was out of the question. That is where the movie musical idea came to be. By filming one scene at a time, students were able to work in smaller groups and maintain social distance to keep each other safe.

Scouting and filming at different locations around Immaculate and the Danbury community kept the show fresh and interesting to watch.

Farina says the new way of producing the show has allowed not only himself and producer Kathleen Czel to think outside the box, but the students as well. “It may never be like this again,” Farina said in regards to the movie musical format, and explained that they took advantage of the opportunity to be “creatively brave” and use different technology and computer effects to enhance the viewing experience.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Kevin Coonan ‘22 Junior Kevin Coonan who played Galileo in this year’s spring musical We Will Rock You has been acting since he was 6 years old. Freshman year he was in Immaculate’s spring musical Pippin and as a sophomore he was in the production of Once on This Island. Although it was not an easy transition to go from performing on a stage to filming a movie Kevin enjoyed the experience. “It was nice to know that if you messed up a line you could do another take,” he said.

Kevin was away on vacation when he learned that he had won the Halo Best Lead Actor award. “It was a surreal moment for me and I was ecstatic to hear the news from our director, Matt Farina who called to congratulate me.” All the hard work over the last six months had paid off.

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NOMINATIONS Medea (7) BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTOR IN A PLAY: • Jack Gibowicz ‘22 as Aegeus BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A PLAY: • Robert Fontenelli ‘21 as Creon

NOMINATIONS We Will Rock You (12) BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: • Jack Gibowicz ‘22 as Commander Khashoggi BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: • Siobhan Reidy ‘21 as Oz BEST PROPS DESIGN AND/OR MANAGEMENT: • Jenna Vieux ‘21

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A PLAY: • Remy Chila ‘21 as Nurse FEARLESS AWARD: Immaculate High School: Medea BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A PLAY: • Vincent Fontenelli ‘21 as Jason BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A PLAY: • Nicole Kolitsas ‘21 as Medea BEST CLASSICAL PLAY: Immaculate High School: Medea

BEST DANCING: • Immaculate High School: We Will Rock You BEST SPECIALTY ENSEMBLE: • Kevin Coonan ‘22, Abby Giansiracusa ‘21, Siobhan Reidy ’21 & Robert Fontenelli ’21 for Headlong BEST CHORUS: • Immaculate High School: We Will Rock You BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: • Robert Fontenelli ’21 as Brit BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: • Nicole Kolitsas ‘21 as Killer Queen BEST PERFORMANCE BY A COUPLE OR DYNAMIC DUO IN A MUSICAL: • Kevin Coonan ‘22 & Abby Giansiracusa ‘21 as Galileo & Scaramouche BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: • Kevin Coonan ‘22 as Galileo BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: • Abby Giansiracusa ‘21 as Scaramouche BEST CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL: • Immaculate High School: We Will Rock You

HALO WINNERS BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A PLAY: • Nicole Kolitsas ‘21 as Medea in Medea BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A MUSICAL: • Kevin Coonan ‘22 as Galileo in We Will Rock You BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: • Abby Giansiracusa ‘21 as Scaramouche in We Will Rock You BEST CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL: • Immaculate High School: We Will Rock You

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Sondheim Winner BEST ACTRESS: Nicole Kolitsas ‘21 as Killer Queen NOMINATIONS We Will Rock You BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS • Lily Zuccala ‘22 as Buddy BEST DIRECTOR • Matt Farina BEST ACTRESS • Nicole Kolitsas ‘21 as Killer Queen BEST MUSICAL • Immaculate High School: We Will Rock You

Nicole Kolitsas ‘21 pictured with Matt Farina at the Sondheim Awards

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Nicole Kolitsas ‘21

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icole Kolitsas’ senior year ended on a high note after taking home two “Best Actress” awards! One from the Stephen Sondheim Awards for her role of Killer Queen in the spring musical We Will Rock You and the second from the Halo Awards for her role as Medea in the fall drama Medea.

Having a background of working mostly in comedy, the past school year was definitely no laughing matter as Nicole Kolitsas found herself embraced in the challenges of the theatrical production of the Greek tragedy Medea. Like so many other events, this year’s production was performed virtually to a virtual audience due to the global pandemic.

“Performing without an in-person audience has become the norm for students. At first we were disappointed but the directors took this as an opportunity to teach us new skills. Acting for the camera is completely different than acting for the stage, and it is now one we are well versed in,” Nicole, who played the lead, shared.

“Nothing I have done to date was as heavy or challenging as Medea. Learning and performing the role online added another layer to the difficulty. Director Mrs. Alexa Wild created an environment of trust that encouraged risks and pushed students to go out of their comfort zones, making a daunting role seem a bit less scary,” she said.

While Immaculate High School’s Fine Arts Department will miss her talents next year, Molloy College is sure to embrace her many talents as she moves on to pursue a degree in Theatre.

Nicole expressed that she felt “prepared, despite not having been on stage in over a year. The perseverance of the cast and creative team resulted in a batch of young actors who are capable of creating art despite many obstacles.

SCHOLASTIC ART & WRITING AWARDS Scholastic CT Regional Art Awards Recipients Student artwork is juried by professional artists and university art faculty and is selected on merit for inclusion in a state-wide art exhibition that is traditionally held at the Hartford Art School. Beyond the honor of being selected for this high quality exhibit, students may be awarded Gold or Silver keys and Honorable Mention Awards in each of 18 media categories. A virtual gallery of all the entries can be viewed at www.ctartawardsexhibit.net. Immaculate students whose art pieces were recognized in the 2021 are:

Anna Kopec ‘23 received the Silver Key Award in the drawing and illustration category for her piece “Tiger King.”

Olivia Esposito ‘23 received the Honorable Mention Award in the design category for her piece “Trivia Tile Game.”

Brooke Squitieri ‘21 received the Honorable Mention Award in the drawing and illustration category for her piece “Discriminating Digits.”

Scholastic CT Regional Writing Awards Recipients Annually, over 1,500 students from across Connecticut submit entries vividly demonstrating their passion for the craft of writing. From this large pool of poetry, essays, stories, and drama, submissions in Poetry and Prose are awarded to be published or honored at each grade level. Immaculate awardees are:

Zachary Meyerson ‘21 received the Silver Key Award for his essay “More In Common” in the personal essay and memoir category.

Caitlin Doherty ‘22 received the Silver Key Award with her essay “Unspoken” in the personal essay and memoir category.

Spencer Squitieri ‘21 received the Silver Key for his essay “Finding the Words for Why’’ in the personal essay and memoir category.

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SPORTS 2020-21

FIELD HOCKEY WINS 3RD SWC CHAMPION TITLE

The road to the Mustangs third SWC South Championship was not an easy one. The team started the first two weeks of the season in quarantine with limited one-hour practices followed by another two week shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The early season disruptions certainly contributed to our 1-2 start, the first time we have ever started with a losing record,” IHS coach Shannon Horosky said.

Despite the season-long challenges and playing without their two lead goalies, the Mustangs stepped up in the championship game.

Freshman Lyla Mellen made seven saves, senior Abby Giansiracusa

led a strong effort on defense and seniors Allie Demko, Morgan Begler and Celia Preveza scored to lead the #1 seed Immaculate to a 3-0 win over #3 seed Joel Barlow for the SWC South championship.

“This is our third SWC title. They are all special, but to see where we are after all the challenges, this one is unique,” Horosky said.

“We came into a season having lost eight seniors to graduation. Our team was young but these girls had a lot of enthusiasm, they were determined and worked hard.

THREE IMMACULATE TEAMS RECOGNIZED AS TOP PROGRAMS IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT Three of Immaculate’s teams have been recognized as top 10 programs over the last decade in the State of Connecticut. Girls Cross Country, Boys Basketball and Girls Soccer have been dominant and achieved 23 state championships and 5 State runners-up between them. Each team has been led by many talented All American, All New England, All State athletes that have left their mark on Immaculate athletics.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY The Immaculate Girls Cross Country team is ranked as one of the greatest cross country teams of the last decade beginning in 2010 and ending with the 2019 season by MySportsResults.com. The Lady Mustangs earned 48 points and ranked 4th in the State of Connecticut. Over the past decade girls cross country teams were crowned State Champions six times, State runners-up three times and State Open runner up in 2018.

State Open runners-up: 2018 Class S champions: 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 Class SS champions: 2016, 2018 Class S runners-up: 2010, 2011 Class SS runners-up: 2019

BOYS BASKETBALL MaxPreps ranked the IHS Boys basketball as one of the Top 10 most dominant programs of the last ten years in Connecticut. Mustangs, ranked 8th, captured three state championships and appeared in the top 25 four times over the last ten years.

Class S champions: 2012, 2016 Division II champions: 2018 State Top 25: 2012 (7), 2016 (13), 2018 (6), 2019 (16)

GIRLS SOCCER CIAC nominated Immaculate Girls soccer as one of the top Dynasty teams of the first 100 years of the CIAC. They captured their first title in 1995, then went on to a dominant run in the 2000s, capturing 14 championships in all and 10 from 2003 to 2012 and then added three more in this decade. The Lady Mustangs made it to the championship round and led voting through four rounds in the CIAC Sports Dynasty Tournament.

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Aleksandra Box University of Dallas Volleyball

Daniel LeBlanc St. Thomas University Golf

Gavin Wainwright Northeastern University Crew

Nick Lenz Wentworth Institute of Technology - Soccer

Celia Preveza Providence College Field Hockey

Bobby Blair Nichols College Baseball

Tommy Fahey Trinity College - Baseball

Emma Halas Bentley University Field Hockey

Devin McGovern Merrimack College Swim

Sebastian Parenti Skidmore College Basketball

John Cropsey St. Joseph’s University Crew

Mia Arcario University of New England - Basketball

Over the last 4 years 58 Immaculate students have signed to play with their D 1, 2 & 3 colleges.

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MANAGING ATHLETICS During Times of Uncertainty Athletics was an ever changing landscape throughout 2020-2021 as the CIAC met with athletic directors weekly to assess the latest information from health authorities and craft guidance for schools.

Questions of whether there would be a season or not and if teams could play a full complement of games were ongoing. Could the whole team practice together? Would fans be allowed? How many?

Would there be conference or state play-offs? How many times would the schedule change? In the face of the many challenges our coaches and student athletes faced this past year, they remained positive and resilient. Coaches and Athletic Director Nelson Mingachos worked hard to keep students and parents informed and modeled positive attitudes.

“I feel that communicating with them all often helped alleviate some uncertainties. Being transparent and giving them the opportunity to share their feelings and concerns helped all of us feel more connected.

I, along with the coaching staff, had zoom calls with the individual teams and their parents at the beginning of each season/sport which gave everyone the opportunity to understand and digest the newest protocols we needed to put into place.

Despite so many uncertainties and constant schedule changes our coaches and athletes worked hard, remained positive, showed great leadership and worked together as a team.” comments Mingachos.

In this unique year, IHS teams had fantastic seasons and many Mustang athletes earned awards and honors.

#MUSTANG PRIDE

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CONNECTICUT SCHOLAR ATHLETES

All State Athletes

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SWC All Patriot Division Team Champions

SWC South

CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM

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Honorable Mention Athletes

12SWC 1st & 2nd Team Athletes

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ATHLETIC AWARDS ICE HOCKEY TEAM RECEIVES CIAC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

- Patrick Heslin ‘24

The Immaculate Ice Hockey team received the CIAC Ice Hockey Sportsmanship Award for the 2020-2021 season. The CIAC commended the team and coaches for not receiving any major or misconduct penalties and the measures that the coaches have taken to promote penalty-free competition among their players.

SWC 500 FREE CHAMPION - Cate Carboni ‘23

Patrick Heslin ‘24 was named the 2020-2021 Hockey Division I Freshman of the Year!

Sophomore Cate Carboni ‘23 won the 500 free at the SWC Championship Swim meet.

SWC TRIPLE JUMP CHAMPION

- Thai Sapenter ‘22

4X800M STATE CHAMPIONS CIAC STATE CHAMPIONS

4 X 800 RELAY

LAUREN MANNING ‘22 AILENE DOHERTY ‘21 ALYSSA SUAREZ ’21 KEELIN BREMNER ’23 GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD

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Lauren Manning ‘22, Ailene Doherty ‘21, Keelin Bremmer ‘23 and Alyssa Suarez ‘21 are the girls outdoor track 4x800M Relay Team State Champions!

#MUSTANG PRIDE

Junior Thai Sapenter won first place for the triple jump and placed second place for the high jump at the SWC Outdoor Track & Field meet.

CIAC SCHOLAR ATHLETES - Joseph DiMaria ‘21 & Kaitlyn Segreti ‘21 Joseph DiMaria ‘21 and Kaitlyn Segreti ‘21 were named CIAC Scholar Athletes. Joseph and Kaitlyn were chosen because their “academic and athletic careers have been exemplary, their personal standards and achievements are a model to others, and they possess high levels of integrity, selfdiscipline and courage.”

SWC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - Nick Lenz ‘21 & Meryl McKenna ‘21 Nick Lenz ‘21 and Meryl McKenna ‘21 received the SWC Sportsmanship Award for excelling in academics and athletics and “exhibiting outstanding leadership qualities in their school and in their community.”

CHEERLEADING TEAM TAKES FIRST PLACE The Immaculate Cheerleading team placed first in the Game Day Cheer division at the Rebel Rumble virtual competition, hosted by New Fairfield High School.

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THANKS

hings looked a little different this year for our 31st Annual Golf Outing but, some things never change! The support and generosity of our Immaculate community was amazing. We were blessed with another beautiful day at Ridgefield Country Club which provided a perfect setting for a challenging but fun 18-hole scramble for our golfers.

Our participating golfers included 42 alumni, 27 parents and parents of alumni, 10 School Advisory Board and former board members, 5 faculty/staff and many supportive friends of Immaculate. Raffles, special prize holes and course contests made for an exciting day for all players.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS! 1st Gross Team: Austin Monteiro, Manny Ylagan, Tucker Keating, & Howie Busse 1st Gross Women’s Team: Kelcey Hoyt, Robin Haddad, Carrie Rizkallah, Jane Casanta 1st Net Team: Bob Van Houten, Ed Durkin, Art Haddad & Bill Lavelle 2nd Net Team: Brendan Allen, Michael Haliskoe, Greg Haliskoe, Scott Allen 3rd Net Team: Ross Rizzo, Mike Basile, Gerry Hatcher, Joe Bischof Closest To The Pin: Rudy Iannetta Longest Drive (Men’s): Tucker Keating Longest Drive (Women’s): Jane Casanta Congratulations and many thanks to Rudy Iannetta, this year’s 50/50 Raffle Winner who very generously donated a portion of his winnings to Immaculate!

We are so blessed to have a wonderful committee of parent volunteers and are grateful to those who contributed their time to make the Outing so successful!. A special thank you to Corrinne DiVestea, Noreen Fanella, Heidi Flaherty, Denise Fontenelli, Carol Goode, Ursula Hanavan, Janice Lenz, Emily Mellen and Elizabeth Weinshel.

We are also grateful to our student volunteers who helped out on the course. A very special appreciation goes out to our Golf Co-Chairs, Sal Chieffalo and Scott Mitchell who selflessly give of their time and energy to make this annual event such a success.

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Golf Outing Sponsors, Donors & Volunteers Sponsors THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

Platinum Sponsor

Melillo & Mitchell, LLC

Gold Sponsors

Beautiful News Christian Books & Gifts The Gerwien Family Wilshire Real Estate Advisors, LLC

Silver Sponsors

Earthmovers, Inc. NY-CONN Corporation

Cocktail Sponsors

David Cappiello, Capitol Hill Group Isabelle T. Farrington Mustang Basketball Camp The Summit at Danbury

Pin Flag Sponsors

Course Refreshment Sponsors

Advantage Realty, Inc. Archer Engineering Company Carraluzzi’s Markets CironeFriedberg LLP, CPA’s CT Sports Arena Earthmovers, Inc. Faltom Jewelers Kathleen & Chris Casey The Goddard School IHS Class of 2023 IHS Class of 2025 Law Office of Dom Chieffalo McGoldrick & McGoldrick CPAs, LLP Palmer Bros. Hardware: Chris ‘68, Mike ‘69, Stan ‘71, Steve ‘74, Rick ‘76, Den ‘77 St. Rose of Lima Parish Thomas J. Saadi Commissioner of Veterans Affairs The Soltis Family Van Houten & Company, LLC

DiVestea Wealth Partners of Raymond James Savings Bank of Danbury

Cart Sponsors

Course Snack Sponsors

Cigar Sponsors

Golf Swag Bag Sponsor

Lunch Sponsors

Golf Ball Sponsor

Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, PC Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. Rizzo Companies The Summit at Danbury CironeFriedberg LLP, CPA’s The Maloney Family Stephen and Sunday Piccolo Union Savings Bank

Hole in One Sponsors

Pana Roofing, Inc. Savings Bank of Danbury

Preferred Maintenance Savings Bank of Danbury

Beautiful News Christian Books & Gifts Law Offices of Lawrence M. Riefberg, LLC

Pin Flag & Tee Sponsors

Bischof Flooring Collins Hannafin, P.C. The Goode Family Hollandia Nurseries LLC IHS Staff Sal, Ellen & Parker Chieffalo

Bob & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney, Classes of 1972 & 1970 NY-CONN Corporation

Tee Sign Sponsors

We are so grateful for our sponsors and participants.

You make a real difference for the students at Immaculate. The tournament raised over $40,000 this year.

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 32ND ANNUAL GOLF OUTING ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2021!

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mmaculate High School’s Light the Way Gala was a huge success thanks to all of you.

We are truly a blessed community. In these unprecedented times, we are awed and inspired by our Immaculate family who came together with an unyielding support for the students and mission of Immaculate High School.

We are most grateful to all of our virtual attendees, our generous sponsors and advertisers, our donors and volunteers. Thank you to our Gala Co-Chairs Corrinne DiVestea, Carol Goode, Trish McKenzie andBrianBrian P. McGovern ‘89 ‘89 John G. Capilli, Sr. Sr. P. McGovern John G. Capilli, the Gala committee for sharing their time and talents Nancy K. DolanK.Leadership Distinguished Service Service Nancy Dolan Leadership Distinguished and putting together a wonderful virtual evening!

Award Recipient Award Recipient Award Recipient Award Recipient A special thank you to our School Advisory Board and a loyal donor for their matching gift challenge of $50,000!

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Gala Sponsors, Donors & Volunteers Sponsors

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! LIGHT THE WAY The Gerwien Family Westchester Modular Homes SHINE THE LIGHT Newtown Savings Bank Saint Rose of Lima Church Savings Bank of Danbury The Summit at Danbury TWINKLE SPONSOR CironeFriedberg, LLP CPA’s Diocese of Bridgeport Isabelle T. Farrington NY-CONN Corporation Wilshire Real Estate Advisors, LLC SHIMMER SPONSOR Capitol Hill Group - David Cappiello ‘86 The DiVestea Family Five Oaks Public Relations Chris Hogan ‘90 Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc. Robert Murphy Stephen and Sunday Piccolo Rizzo Companies

SPARKLE SPONSOR Advancement Partners, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Banning ‘87 Psychiatry for Healthy Living Buffalo, NY The Bremner Family Kathleen and Chris Casey The Chila Family Dennis Fulling and Family Ralph McIntosh ‘68 – DelTron Precision, Inc. McKenna Orthodontics Mustang Basketball Camp Preferred Maintenance Joseph P. Suarez, DDS Family Dentistry Saint Edward the Confessor Church Silent Watchman Security Services The Schmidt Family Vision Marketing Group ILLUMINATE SPONSOR Anonymous: Parents of students ‘17, ‘18, and 2021 Andrea Baker in Loving Memory of Raymond E. Baker The Capilli Family in Memory of Patti Capilli The Chieffalo Family The Cianflone Family

Destination Joy Travel The DiGilio Family The Doering Family The Fanella Family The Fontenelli Family: Bob, Denise, Rob ‘21, & Vince ‘21 The Ghosh Family The Goddard School Danbury The Goode Family: Jacqueline ‘07, J.O. ‘09, Claire ‘18 Bill and Ursula Hanavan Hollandia Nurseries & Farm Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Kayal & Family The Licursi Family Kevin and Mary Maloney The Mascetta Family The McKenzie Family Dana and Melisa Moreau NANAVATY, DAVENPORT, STUDLEY & WHITE, LLP Meg & Larry Riefberg Romano Heating & Cooling LLC The Rerick Family The Saidman Family in Memory of Bernie Henry Thomas J. Saadi ‘88, Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Deb Sallaberry, Wine

Consultant, Scout and Cellar-Clean Crafted Wines Nancy and Stephen Sedensky Anthony and Anne Spaziante The Swierczek Family Union Savings Bank VOW, LLC ~ Ken & Maureen Decker The Wilson Family GLIMMER SPONSOR Donald Barton ‘68 The Bellone Family James and Diane Butera The Cellamare Family Joanne Chapleau & Keith Gallagher The Chronakos Family The Cristofalo Family Jerry Densk ‘87 The Doherty Family The Dudas Family The Famiglietti Family Deacon Jeff & Lisamarie Font The Garvey Family Paul & Cathy Giansiracusa The Guth Family Christopher and Geraldine Henn Holy Trinity Catholic

Academy, Head of School Mrs. Lisa Lanni The Kallberg Family Robert and Elaine Kearns Ben & Maggie (Bierwirth ‘91) Kent Levine Auto & Truck Parts The Martin Family McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc. MONO-CRETE STEP CO., LLC The Mueller Family The Paris Family Jeff and Tina Ross The Vieux Family Al and Suzanne Vitiello P’15,’17,’18,’20 The Walsh Family Bruce and Jeannine Weed BUBBLY TICKET SPONSOR Christine Bucciero Jenny Casey Joanne DeMassa Josh DiBella Gina Donnarummo Kathleen Maloney Claudia Negru Robert Plumb

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 17TH ANNUAL GALA ON MARCH 26, 2022 AT THE AMBER ROOM COLONNADE!

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Family faith, hope & perserverance

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” ― - Helen Keller

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matt 18:20

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress.

Working together is success.” ― - Henry Ford

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School Advisory Board Thank You For Your Leadership!

The 2020-2021 school year marks the last year for the Immaculate School Advisory Board (SAB) as the school transitions to a new governance structure with a board of directors responsible for fiduciary operations. We are thankful to the following SAB members for their service and professional advice to the school’s administration.

Chairman David Cappiello ‘86, P ’23, ‘25

Board Member, Executive Joseph Draper ‘82

Vice Chairman Anthony Cirone P ’15, ‘17, ‘19, ‘23

Board Member, Finance Anthony Giobbi

Board, Alumni Chair Joseph Sullivan ‘83

Board Member, At Large Thomas Saadi ‘88

Board, Athletic Chair Dan Coonan P ’19, ‘22

Board Member, Emeritus Isabelle T. Farrington

Board Member, Catholic Identity Chair Msgr. Robert E. Weiss

Board Member, Emeritus Lisa Lanni

Board, Development Chair Bernard Reidy ‘89, P ’21, ‘23 Board, Enrollment Chair Suzanne Curra P ’18 Board, Facilities Chair Michael Basile P ’13, ‘15, ‘19 Board, Finance Chair William Johnston P ’19, ‘20, ‘22 Board Member, Athletic John Capilli P ’14, ‘17 Board Member, Development Sal Chieffalo ‘81 Board Member, Development Andrea Dolan ‘84 Board Member, Development Jeff Hoyt P ’23, ‘25 Board Member, Development Sandy Previdi P ’22

Board Member, Emeritus Anthony Rizzo, Jr. P ’07, ‘08, ‘13 Board Member, Emeritus Gerard Robilotti Board Member, Emeritus Stephen Piccolo, Jr. Ex-Officio, School President Mary R. Maloney Ex-Officio, School Chaplain Deacon Jeff Font P ’18, ‘20, ‘21, ’23 Ex-Officio, School Principal Wendy Neil P ’18, ‘19, ‘22 Ex-Officio, IPA Heidi Seaman P ’16, ’18, ’20, ’22 Faculty Representative, Programs Jennifer Doherty P ’17, ‘18, ‘20, ‘21

David J. Cappiello ‘86 Dear Mustang Family, As a parent, I am grateful for the seamless transition from a synchronous hybrid learning platform to all students going back into the classroom and enjoying some year-end celebrations. Immaculate administration and faculty continued to overcome the challenges they faced since last year. They were prepared, flexible, and put the needs of the students first.

Thank you!

As an Immaculate High School graduate, I am proud to say that, for the past several years, we have experienced an increase in alumni support and participation. Alumni engagement is critical to the long-term health and success of our school.

As the Chairperson of the newly formed Board of Directors, I want to thank the members of the board, committee members, the Mustang All Sports Club (MASC), Immaculate Parent Association (IPA) and parent volunteers. I look forward to the exciting transition of our school corporate status from a diocesan school to a diocesan-sponsored school. The transition will provide additional opportunities for the school board to further its fiduciary responsibilities to assist with school operations.

Finally, as a Catholic, I am grateful for our faith.

When a member of our Mustang family is faced with personal tragedy, our extended family comes together in love, support, and prayer.

Because of all of you, Immaculate will continue to persevere and excel!

With my sincerest thanks,

David J. Cappiello, Chairman IHS School Advisory Board 34

WE ARE A BETTER &

STRONGER COMMUNITY

BECAUSE OF THE SUPPORT OF ALL OF YOU

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ith great appreciation, we recognize the generous support from our alumni, parents, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, coaches and friends. Everyone at Immaculate appreciates the unwavering commitment to Immaculate High School shown by all of you who made contributions during the 2020-2021 year. Your dedication to the Immaculate Mission is an inspiration.

Gifts listed here reflect contributions to the Immaculate Fund, gala, golf outing, Adopt-A-Mustang Fund, fine arts, athletics, scholarships, and facilities between July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.

SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 IMMACULATE FUND GIFTS $264,639 SCHOLARSHIP AND ADOPT A MUSTANG GIFTS $370,562 SPECIAL EVENTS Golf Outing $ 64,780 Spring Gala $ 113,320 TOTAL CONTRIBUTED REVENUE $813,301 Gifts-in-Kind $ 27,820 Chapel Renovation Gifts $ 25,000 Fitness Center Gifts $ 66,681 IMMACULATE FUND GIFTS BY CONSTITUENCY Alumni 22% School Advisory Board 19% Parents 19% Parents of Alumni 22% Matching Gifts

2% Faculty & Staff

12% Friends 4% please note some individuals may belong to more than one constituency

CONTRIBUTIONS IMMACULATE FUND GIFTS SCHOLARSHIP AND ADOPT A MUSTANG GIFTS GOLF OUTING SPRING GALA GIFTS -IN- KIND CHAPEL RENOVATION GIFTS FITNESS CENTER GIFTS

IMMACULATE FUND GIFTS BY CONSTITUENCY ALUMNI SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD PARENTS PARENTS OF ALUMNI MATCHING GIFTS FACULTY & STAFF FRIENDS

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CALLED TO LEAD

THE IMMACULATE LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

The Immaculate Leadership Society recognizes donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more to the Immaculate Fund. Through your generosity you demonstrate an enthusiastic commitment to Immaculate High School. The support of our Leadership Society donors is vital to advancing our mission and making an Immaculate education a reality for many. Members will be invited to a reception this fall hosted by our President, Mary Maloney on Thursday, October 14 at Ridgewood Country Club. We are grateful for your leadership support!

Immaculate makes every effort to ensure the accuracy in the Annual Giving Report.

However, unintentional errors do occur. Please accept our apologies and contact the Advancement Office at (203)744-1510 ext. 159 to help us correct our records.

KEY

*Faculty/staff/coach (P) Parent (PA) Parent Alumni

FOUNDERS SOCIETY ($100,000+) Mr. George F. Landegger LEGACY SOCIETY ($75,000-$99,999) LEADERS OF THE MISSION ($50,000-$74,999) Michael & Debbie Basile (PA) * David R. Couch Education Fund Mrs. Isabelle T. Farrington GUARDIANS OF THE MISSION ($25,000-$49,999) PARTNERS IN THE MISSION ($15,000-$24,999) Bill & Becky (Gage) Johnston ’85 (P, PA) Mr. Edward Kilian III ‘99 Earthmovers, Inc Mary & Kevin Maloney * NY-CONN Corporation Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price ‘66 OUR LADY’S CIRCLE ($10,000-$14,999) Anonymous Anonymous Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney - ‘72 & ‘70 Drs. Gregory & Dorothy McKenna (P) Saint Rose of Lima Church Msgr. Robert Weiss Silent Watchman Security Services - Vincent & Denise Dascano (PA) 36

(GP) Grandparent True Blue Society members are bolded in blue.

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($5,000-$9,999) Mr. John Capilli (PA) Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P) - Capitol Hill Group Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cirone (P, PA) Ms. Cynthia Clarke ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)* Mrs. Carol Henry (PA, GP) Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hogan ‘90 IBM IHS Drama Production Patrons Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA) Linde Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern ‘89 (P) Kieran & Debbie McGrath (PA) McKenna Orthodontics Jose & Catherine (Gerwien) Pinto ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Reidy, Jr. ‘89 (P) Rizzo Companies Mr. Dana Smith ‘87 The Dr. Joseph B. & Lillian Stiefel Foundation Dr. David Weinshel, M.D. & Mrs. Elizabeth Weinshel (P, PA) Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. Wilshire Real Estate Advisors, LLC PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE ($2,500-$4,999) Terri & Mark Allen (PA)* Anonymous Ms. Andrea Baker ‘84 The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) *

CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs Classic Equipment Services, Inc. Mrs. Elsie Craig (PA) Mr. Mark DePaul ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiVestea (P) DiVestea Wealth Partners of Raymond James Mrs. Andrea Dolan ‘84 Estate of Mary Foley Jim & Christine Fahey (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fahey (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fontenelli (P) Mr. & Mrs. Bibek & Lisa Ghosh (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. John Hooker (PA) Knights of Columbus McGivney Council #29 Mustang All Sports Club (MASC) Melillo & Mitchell, LLC Michelle Ann Kayal Memorial Scholarship Scott & Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ‘81 (PA) Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, P.C. Newtown Savings Bank Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Connor (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr. Tony & Patty Rizzo, Jr. (PA) Saint Joseph Church of Brookfield Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Roman Catholic Church Mr. & Mrs. Tim Schmidt (P, PA)

The Summit at Danbury The Wainwright Family The Wang Family Wells Fargo Foundation Mrs. Janice Williams (GP) MUSTANG CIRCLE ($1,000-$2,4999) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Apex International Education Partners Mr. Carl Bailey ‘71 & Mrs. Lauren Dalton Bailey Mr. Raymond Baker ‘86 Bank of America Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Scott Banning ‘87 Barclays Educational Gift Matching Program Mrs. Dolores Barrett (PA) Patricia (Tulipani) Becker ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Tony Bisbano (PA) Mr. and Mrs. William Bishop Jr. The Brew Family Mr. & Mrs. Greg Broderick (PA) BSN Sports Kathleen & Chris Casey* Mr. & Mrs. Fil Cerminara (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Philip Christe (PA) Ms. Deborah A. Conlan ‘72 Mr. Christopher Cosio ‘97 Charles & Heidi (Schiemann) Cristofalo ‘85 (P)

Cronin Photography Dennis Uniform Diocese of Bridgeport Diocese of Bridgeport Education Association Mr. & Mrs. William Dolan ‘85 Joseph T. Draper ‘82 Brad & Lynn (LaForte) Dudas ‘85 (P, PA) Dugout Dreams, LLC Peter & Nancy (Milot) Duhamel ‘66 (PA) Elizabeth Weinshel and Joel Goldfarb F & M Electric Supply Co. Doug Fachnie (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fanelli, Sr. (PA, GP) Fit With Milly Five Oaks Public Relations Ms. Elisabeth Fontenelli Mr. & Mrs. Michael Frank ‘72 Dennis Fulling ‘83 Garden Girls Repellants LLC George Mulvaney Foundation Joanne Giorgio-Chapleau (PA) Mr. Jeffrey Goethals ‘89 Carol & John Goode (PA) Keith & Kim Goodwin (P, PA) Mrs. Christy (Green) Hickey ‘89 Patrick & Stacey Gribbin ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. William Hanavan Paul & Elizabeth (Durkin) Hommert ‘68 Mr. Richard Honeck, Jr. ‘81 Gregory Horan ‘72 Mr. Christopher Houser * Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Iannetta

(P, PA) James P. Dolan & Nancy K Dolan Educational Scholarship Trust Ben & Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ‘91 (PA) Knights of Columbus Marquette Council # 245 Knights of Columbus Rev. John D. Kennedy Assembly # 99 Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council #1495 Mr. & Mrs. Ian Lenz (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Macchiaverna (PA) Marketplace Kitchen & Bar - Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Michael Martin (P) Mrs. Mary T. McCormack Mr. & Mrs. Shawn McLoughlin (P, PA) Mr. William Melnyk Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ‘89 (PA)* Mike & Marla Monahan (PA) Mono-Crete Step & Vault, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Dana Moreau (P) Mr. Robert Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Nadeau ‘99 Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nadeau ‘86 David & Sarah (Nadeau) Pineault ‘90 NYPD Emerald Society, Inc. Rob O’Neill ‘91 Sean & Kelley (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘82 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Oskam (PA) Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73 Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67 Pana Incorporated Pepsico Employee Giving Program Pitney Bowes Preferred Maintenance, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rebeiro (PA) Ridgewood Country Club Larry & Meg (Losee) Riefberg ‘80 (PA) - Law Offices of Lawrence M. Riefberg, LLC Roger Electric Inc. Sam & Jennifer Rosenblum (PA) Amy Ballis & Joe Ryan ‘89 Linda & David Sabel Saint Mary Parish of Ridgefield Saint Mary School of Bethel

Savings Bank of Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Michael Seaman ‘84 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Sedensky III ( PA) Drs. Robert & Joann (Maroto) Soltis ‘86 (P) Bob & Maureen Stanley ‘92 Stew Leonard’s Joseph & Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) * The Tharrington Family Union Savings Bank Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ‘72 John & Kathy Witek (PA) Dr. Victor Ylagan SILVER CLUB ($500-$999) 2080 Media Inc. DBA PlayOn! Sports Advancement Partners, Inc. Agave Anonymous Anonymous (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Archer (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Baker ‘90 Mr. Shawn Balzano (P) Mr. Donald Barton ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bartro (P) Ms. Tiffany Basile ‘13 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Beaulac (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Bremner (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Butera (P, PA) Calnon & Suarez LLC Mr. & Mrs. Mark Caraluzzi ‘86 Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund Chick-fil-A Mr. Paul Coleman ‘74 Connecticut Cigar Company, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Coonan (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. William Craig ‘74 Craig’s Fine Jewelry Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Decker (PA) Mr. Alfred Dellavalle Del-Tron Precision, Inc. Mr. Gerald Densk ‘87 Dental Associates of Connecticut Fred & Lisa DiMaria (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Doherty (P, PA) * Mrs. Ann Marie (Waupotic) Donohue ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Durkin ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Dwyer

(PA) Ms. Melissa Falkenthal ‘92 Frank & Noreen Fanella (P, PA) Mr. William Foye & Dr. Michelle (Lentner) Foye ‘89 (P, PA) Ms. Kathleen (Frainier) Fredrickson ‘81 Jerry Garavel ‘79 Todd & Linda Garvey (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giobbi Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66 Mrs. Robin (Modzelewski) Haddad ‘90 Mr. Gregory Haliskoe ‘07 * Ms. Meghan Hart ‘92 Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hefferon ‘78 Joyce M. Hess ‘68 (PA) Mr. Paul Hiro ‘68 Hollandia Nurseries, LLC Mr. John Honeck ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hossan ‘72 Interiors & Designs by Ursula Joan (Wixted) Kiely ‘78 Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68 Mrs. Lisa Lanni Mr. & Mrs. Daniel LeBlanc (P) Mr. Bryan Lewis III Mr. Joseph Licursi Ms. Kathleen LiVolsi ‘82 Kevin LiVolsi ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy LiVolsi ‘80 Preston Lurie, M.D. & Sarah Weinshel, M.D. Dr. Chris & Lori Mascetta (P, PA) Mastercard Impact Fund Mr. Michael Mazzucco (PA) Stephen & Patricia (Foley) McFarlin ‘81 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Ralph McIntosh ‘68 Carol Dovidas & Mike McLin (P) Mr. & Mrs. John McNicholas Reverend Gregg D. Mecca Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc. Murphy Basketball Camp Mustang Basketball Camp Lucia & Steve O’Hara (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Jonathon Pacheco (P) Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ‘74 & Family Anna & Michael Pizzo ‘89 (P) Terri LiVolsi Poulos ‘94 Joan Pryde ‘77 Psychiatry for Healthy

Living Mr. & Mrs. Michael Raduazzo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Reelick (PA) Mr. Matthew Reeves ‘22 Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Reeves (P) Regional Hospice Mr. & Mrs. Michael Riggs (P) Mr. & Mrs. Pasquale Romano (P) Mr. & Mrs. Tim Rooney (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ross (P) Mr. Thomas J. Saadi, Esq. ‘88 Saint Edward the Confessor Church Saint Mary School of Ridgefield Mr. Frank Salvatore, Jr. ‘84 Patricia Saviano ‘69 Sompo International Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Spaziante (P) Ms. Eleanor Staib ‘73 Anna & Matthew Stankey (PA) Ms. Heather (Lasorso) Streeter ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sullivan ‘83 Mr. & Mrs. Krzysztof Swierczek (P) The Club at River Oaks The Goddard School of Danbury Kevin & Katherine Tucker (P) Van Houten & Company, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Edouard Vieux (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Vigar (PA) Vision Marketing Group, Inc. Kevin & Margaret Walsh (PA) Mr. Michael Wilson & Mrs. Sally Alvarez (P) * BLUE CLUB ($250-$499) Richard & Jennifer (Parsons) Abercrombie ‘82 Aires Mr. Brendan Allen * Victor & Isabel (Vaz CorteReal) Almeida ‘93 & ‘94 Amazon Smile Foundation Louis & Catherine (Spak) Amodeo ‘79 (PA) Anonymous (P) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous (P, PA)

Anonymous Anonymous (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Arcario (P) Arch Matching Gift Program Donald & Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ‘69 * Mr. & Mrs. Al Badinelli (P) Mr. Gordon Bean (P) Joe and Nushi Bischof Mr. & Mrs. David & Lisa Bono (PA) Mayor Mark D. Boughton Barbara Dominakus Braatz ‘89 Kevin & Lori (Dennehy) Burns ‘76 Caroline Previdi Foundation Ms. Linda Cellamare (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Chronakos (P) Mr. & Mrs. Chris Cianflone, Sr. (P, PA) James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘90 & ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cirella (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coelho (P) Collins Hannafin, P.C. Colonial Carpet & Flooring LLC Mr. & Mrs. Christian Conley (P) Connecticut Sports Arena LLC Ms. Jaclyn Crooker (P) Mr. & Mrs. Todd Cropsey (P, PA) Ms. Susan Crowe (P) Augustine & Loretta DeLuca (GPA) Jeanne Coleman Demko ‘88 (P, PA) Joleen Garofalo Dennison ‘86 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Desintonio (P) Destination Joy Travel Mr. & Mrs. Vincent DiGilio ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. Brian DiNatale (PA) Don & Katie Doering (P, PA) Donna (Ward) Doran ‘85 (P, PA) Ms. Mary Dowling Marino ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. John Drohan ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Marc Ennis ‘93 Eurolux Salon & Day Spa Faltom Jewelers Jeff & Lisamarie Font (P, PA) * The Fredette Family (PA, 37

Donors ‘12, ‘14, ‘18) Mr. Keith Gallagher Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. (PA)* Mr. Michael Gianfranceschi ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Giansiracusa (P) * Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gibowicz (P) Mr. Thomas Ginty ‘88 Good Guys Barber & Company Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goodman (P) The Guiry Family Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gunzy ‘85 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Ted Hagan Halas Farm Market Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA)* Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hassiak (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Henn (P, PA) Andrea Henry ‘90 Mrs. Peggy (Shea) Hewett ‘74 Miss Victoria Hickey ‘66 Mr. Christopher Holzer ‘89 Michael & Cynthia Hudak (PA) Mr. Michael R. Hufnagel ‘97 Steve and Elizabeth (Gerwien) Iaciofano ‘85 Immaculate Parents Assoc.

Jostens Ms. Marta Keane ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kearns Mr. Daniel Keefe ‘88 K-Man Glass Corp.

Mr. & Mrs. Miroslav Kopec (P, PA) Law Office of Dom Chieffalo Mr. Daniel LeBlanc ‘21 Levine Auto & Truck Parts Mrs. Carol LiVolsi (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) * William & Kimberly (Werdann) MacKinnon ‘91 (P) * Erin A. Maguire ‘93 Main Effort Financial Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McCluskey (P) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGoldrick (PA) McGoldrick & McGoldrick CPAs, LLP Mr. Thomas McGovern 38

Mr. Sean McGrath ‘10 Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey McKenzie (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McMahon (PA) Terrence & Kelly-Beth McNicholas ‘98 Rebecca D. Mercaldo ‘81 (PA) The Mercaldo Family Mr. & Mrs. Steve Mitchell (P, PA) Joe & Marylee Mohn ‘02 Mrs. Robin Moravsky * Mr. Gary Mueller & Mrs. Barbara Naccari-Mueller (P) Mr. & Mrs. Darren Muller (P) Nanavaty, Davenport, Studley & White, LLP Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Neenan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nevin (P, PA) Joe O’Connor ‘81 Mr. James Shamus O’Rourke ‘88 Orthodontics of Georgetown, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Harry Palmer (P) Michael & Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer ‘69 Palmer Brothers Hardware Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Radigan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Radliff (P) Mr. William Rendo Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rerick (P) Ms. Arlene Rice Richter Park Golf Course Mr. & Mrs. David Ring, Jr. (PA) * Joe Rios ‘81 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Ross Rizzo (PA) Ms. Karoline Rossini ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rossman (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Sahl (P) Jeffrey & Dana (Henry) Saidman ‘87 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Segundo Sanchez (P, PA) Bob Schlichtig ‘89 Robert & Anne (Simpson) Schmeidel ‘71 Deborah Shanley ‘69 Mr. Kevin Starke ‘86 Structural Consulting Services, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Tappan (P) Michael and Patricia (Gavagan) Tharas ‘88

Todd Maserati Alfa Romeo Drs. Gary Townsend & Joan Draper Townsend (PA) Andrew & Michelle Tureaud (P, PA) Molly Vannucci ‘01 Mr. Jeffrey Vingo * Al Vitiello & Suzanne Brown Vitiello (PA) VOW, LLC Geoffrey & Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford ‘77 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Steven Walsh (P) Bruce & Jeannine Weed (P) Mrs. Kelly (Moffa) Whalen ‘90 Christopher & Laurie (McKenzie) White ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Wichman ‘80 Ellen Williams & Gil Consolini (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dion Wixted ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. David Woods (PA) Ms. Karen Wynn Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Yamoah (P) PATRONS CLUB ($100-$249) Mr. Joseph Abdella ‘66 ACT of Connecticut Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Mr. Philip Adams Addessi Jewelers Inc. Agriventures Retail, Inc. dba Agway Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Alexander * All Successful Enterprises Michael & Chris Ann Allen (PA) Almeida Family (PA) Amazing Lash Studio Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson (PA) Arnold & Claire (Mahoney) Anderson ‘75 (PA) Anonymous (P) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Erik & Ruth Apotheker Jim & Maureen Arconti (PA)

Mr. David Arconti * Mr. & Mrs. John Arizzi (P) Attorney Anne M. Ragusa Maureen Mango Austin ‘88 & John Austin Aveda: A New Beginning Joseph and Lois Baiad Mrs. Diane S. Baker (PA) Mr. John Banks (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Baptiste (P) Mr. David Bausch Mr. & Mrs. Greg Begler (P) Mr. Jeff Bertsche Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bianco, Sr. (P) Bob & Cathy Blair (P, PA) Ms. Pamela Bongo ‘84 Mr. David Bonilla ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bouffard ‘93 Mrs. Rosemary Bouffard (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Bourque (P) Terry (Miller) Bourque ‘67 Mrs. Sharon (Walsh) Brace ‘81 Sean & Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ‘89 Mr. Paul Brown ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown (GPA) Thomas & Sheelah Brown Amy & James Bruce (P, PA) Louis & Veronica Brugnatelli (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Buono ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Busse ‘89 Mr. Ronald Buttner Ms. Natalie Caetano ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cain Mr. & Mrs. John Cameron ‘78 Candlewood Valley Pediatrics Ms. Lisa Capilli Mrs. Susan (Murphy) Carbone ‘67 Dr. Marsha Carolan, Ph.D. ‘67 Mr. Bob Caruso Ms. Jane Casanta Mr. & Mrs. Michael Casey ‘77 Bernard & Elsa Cassidy (P) Chris Cerminara ‘07 Ms. Sandra Cerveira ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Chory (P) Mr. Christopher Cianflone, Jr. ‘20 Mrs. Jane Cipriano ‘89 Clancy Moving Systems, Inc. Mr. Joseph Coleman (PA, GP)

Mrs. Thirza Conway Dan & Kimberly (O’Brien) Corgan ‘92 Mr. Matt Corso Mr. Joshua Critelli ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Crooker Sr. C-Town Ms. Tiffany Cuminotto-Reis Christopher & Alison Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Cuocci Mr. & Mrs. Bernardo Curra (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Sean Curran ‘90 Mrs. Candace (Greco) Curran ‘80 Custom T’s and More Mr. & Mrs. James Czel (PA) Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dantonio Mr. & Mrs. Cornelio C. Davalos (P) Mr. & Mrs. Brendan G. Deakin ‘86 (PA) Mrs. Nancy (Sousa) Degree ‘92 Mr. Jonathan DeJoseph ‘98 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DeMaida * Stephen & Kathleen (Gribbin) DeMarco ‘88 (PA) Ms. Joanne DeMassa * Mr. Lucilio DeSousa & Mrs. Soraia Chaves (P) Mr. Jose Dias & Mrs. Ana Margarita Escudero (P) Mr. Josh DiBella ‘09 Natalie M. DiBella Mr. & Mrs. John DiBella Ms. Beverly DiScala Ms. Ailene Doherty ‘21 Ms. Gina Donnarummo * Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Doolan ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Doto III (P) Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fagan ‘91 Michael & Midge Fagan ‘68 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Fahey ‘10 Ms. Gianna Fanelli ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald Mr. & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fleming (P) Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fontana (P) Mr. and Mrs. George Fountaine Ms. Karen Freitag (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Garavel ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Firmino Garcia (PA)

START A NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP TODAY! Did you know that over fifty percent of Immaculate students receive financial assistance or need-based scholarships? Yet every year, the request for financial aid outweighs the funds available. With a need-based scholarship, you can ensure that qualified students will have the opportunity to attend Immaculate, enabling them to discover and develop their unique, God-given gifts and talents.

A gift of a need-based scholarship in the student financial aid program is a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a family member or friend and leave a permanent legacy.

For more information on starting a need-based scholarship please contact Debbie Basile, Director of Advancement at dbasile@myimmaculatehs.org or 203-744-1510 ext. 159.

Ms. Melisa Garcia ‘97 Ms. Regina Gardner ‘68 Ms. Joan Garofalo (PA, GP) Ms. Tehri Gasparrini (P, PA) Mr. Colin Gehan ‘99 Mr. & Mrs. Accursio Generoso Mr. Jeffrey George ‘72 Mr. Perry Ghosh ‘21 Lew & Margie (Connors) Gillett ‘80 Mr. Robert Godfrey ‘66 James & Susan Goethals (PA) Ms. Jacqueline Goode ‘07 William & Kathleen (Flanagan) Grabert ‘72 Mr. Vinny Grabowski Greater Connecticut Oral & Dental Implant & Surgery Mr. & Mrs. Perry Green (P) Kenneth & Gloria (DeCesare) Gross ‘68 Mrs. Dorathea GulyaStasny ‘67 Richard & Patricia (Bongo) Gustavson (PA) ‘81 Mr. Mark Habbeb Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Haddad (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Christian Haddad ‘09 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Haddad (PA) Ms. Geraldine Halas Ms. Elizabeth Halas ‘71 Ms. Patricia Halas ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Haliskoe

Mr. Michael Hanlon Mr. Matthew Hanniger & Dr. Cheryl Chappa (P) Dr. Gary Hartell ‘74 Hartnett Family (P) Mr. Nicholas Hatcher ‘15 Mr. Brian Hatcher ‘12 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hatcher (P) Dr. Jennifer Henderson ‘88 Peter & Kathryn Heslin (P) Mr. Derek Hitchinson Ms. Frances J. (Polakowski) Holloway ‘72 Mrs. Mary Ann Houser (PA) Ms. Jennifer Clifford Hussey ‘89 Ms. Teresa Iglesias Ingersoll Auto of Danbury Ms. Ann Jaehnig (PA) Ms. Jan Maria Jagush ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Lance Jandura (P) Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Jarboe (P, PA) Mr. Leonard Jejer ‘69 Mr. Scott Jewell ‘89 Mr. Daniel P. Jowdy (PA) Mr. Brendan Jugler ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Don Kallberg (PA) Gary & Sara (Hodge) Karakula ‘69 (PA) Azian & Joseph Kearney * Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Kearns ‘68 Mr. Tucker Keating ‘01

Sean & Maureen (Elston) Kerins ‘77 (PA) Ms. Siobhan Kieras ‘81 Mr. Edward Killip KMG Home Improvement Samantha & Peter Kohler * Mr. & Mrs. John Kortze Mr. Joseph S. Kosar ‘08 Kenneth Kowalski ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krystopa Mr. Edward LaMere ‘77 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas LaPorte * Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco (PA) Law Offices of Daniel M. Sahl Richard & Christine (Czyz) Lawlor ‘85 (P) Ms. Laura (Taylor) Leblow ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. John Leonard (PA) Edward & Jeannette (Kuck) Liebers ‘82 Mr. Mark Linkowski ‘91 Ted & Brenadette Linstrum (PA) Mrs. Allison Longfellow * Henry Louis, Jr. ‘75 Mr. Wayne Lounsbury ‘99 Mr. Brian Macauley ‘93 Linda & Thomas MacGregor (PA) Ms. Laura (Schiller) Mackay ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. William Malgieri (PA) Ms. Kathleen Maloney * Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Mancini

(P, PA) Michael ‘94 & Regina Mango & Family Mr. & Mrs. James Mannion ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. John Maravilla (P) Dr. Eric Martone ‘96 Marygolds on Main + Good Old Days Pizza Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Masi ‘92 Mr. Steve Maxwell ‘91 Mr. Anthony Mazzucco ‘10 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McAloon (P) Mr. John McAvoy ‘66 H. Matt & Candis (Ferris) McCarty ‘70 John & Debra (Drury) McCoy ‘87 (P, PA) Blake & Kelly (Fagan) McElroy ‘95 Mr. & Mrs. Frank McGreal (P) Mrs. Susan McGuinness Getzinger (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Jack McKenney ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Stanley McKenney ‘80 McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Ms. Brianna McLin ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mead Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Mellen (P) Ms. Dale Mello (PA) Ms. Maura Melody (PA) Brian Melody ‘95

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Merritt (P) Tom & Maureen Mertens * Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell (P) Mr. Robert Mitchell ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. William Mok (PA) Mr. & Mrs. William Moles (PA) Ms. Kristi Molinaro ‘88 Mr. Austin Monteiro ‘01 Mr. Louis Montesi Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Morgado ‘90 Ms. Tunishea Morgan (P) Mr. James Morris & Mrs. Ann Ragusa (PA) Mr. Robert Morris ‘88 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Motta ‘75 Mr. Mark Motyka ‘83 Mr. John Mulvihill ‘70 Ms. Honora Murphy ‘76 Daniel & Cathy Murphy ‘66 (PA, GP) Ms. Helen Nakoneczny Paul & Elizabeth Naves (PA) Clark & Katherine (McCartney) Neugold ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Neumuller Ms. Lucy Nevin ‘21 New Holiday Diner Ed Nichols Family ‘85 Nicky’s Haircutters Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher 39

Donors O’Keefe (P, PA ) Mr. & Mrs. Brendan O’Marra ‘88 (P) Orange County Ironworks, LLC Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Mr. Bobby Palmieri Mr. John Parille Mr. & Mrs. John Penny (PA) Larry & Domitila (CorteReal) Pereira ‘91 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Jeffney Peterson (P) Mr. & Mrs. Elio Petta (P, PA) * Mr. Matthew Pizzo ‘21 Platinum Fitness Mr. James Purcell ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Quartaro III (P) The Randolph Family Chris & Maureen, Jack, Kevin Mr. Fraser Randolph ‘70 Ms. Siobhan Reidy ‘21 Mr. Ron Reiske Mr. Paul Remington Mr. Michael Riccio Mr. Barry Rickert ‘71

Ms. Patricia Riebe Andrew & Amanda Riepe ‘95 Mr. David Ring III ‘02 Ms. Carrie Rizkallah Allen & Diana M. Rogers (GP, GPA) Mr. Brian Romano ‘99 Peter & Kathleen Ruppert ‘82 Ms. Stella Sabo ‘21 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Saint Joseph School of Danbury Saint Mary Church of Bethel Tony Saviano ‘75 Mr. Anthony Scalzo Mr. John Scalzo ‘92 Mrs. Mary Schlichtig (PA, GP) Mr. Ryan Schonfeld ‘92 Paul & Robin Schuyler (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Edward Scirbona (PA) Mr. & Mrs. John Segreti (P, PA) Ms. Kaitlyn Segreti ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Setaro ‘83 Scott & Laura Shail Ms. Marjorie Shannon ‘81 Ed & Grace Smith (PA) Mr. Robert N. Smith ‘70

Mark & Jane Smith (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Sniffin Starbucks Mr. & Mrs. Michael Steinerd (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stevens (PA) Dr. Lynne (Wekerle) Stieger ‘91 Nanci & Paul Stockmann * Carol Stone* Ms. Helen Story * Ms. Patricia Straus Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Struski Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sturges ‘67 Ms. Laura Sullivan ‘01 Mr. Michael Sullivan ‘98 Mr. Thomas Sweeney ‘66 Russell & Lisa Sweeting (P) Mr. Robert Taiman & Mrs. Aydely Santiago-Taiman (P) Robert & Helen (Carr) Tallaksen ‘85 (P) Mr. Simon Tarvin ‘96 The Market Place Mr. Michael Timan ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Tirado (PA, P) Terry & Rich Tortora (PA) Ms. Tammy Elizabeth Toscano (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Tuccinardi (P) Mr. Martin P. Tuite ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Darlene Valentini Marilynn & Joseph Vannucci (PA) Katie Vannucci ‘00 Vera Bradley Mrs. Tracey (Barb) Vogl ‘94 Mr. & Mrs. Henry Vosswinkel (PA) Ms. Caitlin Wardlow* Alice (Motta) Wells ‘72 Richard & Sandra Werdann (GP) Mr. & Mrs. Dean White, Sr. (PA) Margaret (Reese) Williamson ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Windas Sr. (P) Mrs. Cathleen (Corey) Winter ‘81 Mr. Peter Wixted ‘76 Mr. Manny Ylagan Mike Zarcone ‘68 Mr. Joseph Zielinski (PA) Dr. & Mrs. Keith Zuccala (P, PA) FRIENDS CLUB (UP TO $99) Mr. and Mrs. Jason Ambrose (P) Mrs. Frances Anderson Anonymous

Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous (PA) Anonymous Bassem & Jeanine Antonios (P, PA)* Ms. Mia Arcario ‘21 Mr. Steven Ayala Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Bailie (P) Barbarie’s Bareburger Ms. Brianna Barnett ‘21 Taylor Basile ‘15 BD Provisions Ms. Tammy (Butler) Beatty ‘80 Mr. Ethan Beaulac ‘21 Ms. Morgan Begler ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Behling Ms. Allie Bellone ‘22 Ms. Chloe Bellone ‘22 Bethel Pizza House Danielle Bissonette Mink ‘13 Mr. Robert Blair III ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Blaszka ‘87 Danielle (Guertin) Bon Tempo ‘91 Ms. Lisa Bongo ‘79 Ms. Victoria Bono ‘20 Mr. David Bono ‘17 Bridgewater Chocolates Bright Funds Foundation

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Abby Giansiracusa ‘21 Why I Give

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bby Giansiracusa, has been able to be resilient in a challenging year.

When this year’s spring musical We Will Rock You went from a live, in-person event to a socially-distanced, virtual film version, the awardwinning singer said she was glad to be able to step outside of her comfort zone and trust the process.

“The highlight for me was how different it was as a whole. Being able to work with such amazing people made it so much more exciting. It was definitely fun to do something new,” she said.

Although somewhat nervous over the choice of the show, then learning it would be virtual, her trepidation soon subsided as she and the rest of the cast rocked the internet with the area’s first ever online school musical film.

“I was so unbelievably shocked and pleased with how it all turned out,” Abby stated, continuing, “the rehearsal and filming process was rigorous and tiresome but after seeing the result, I realized how worth it it all was.”

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Abby, who won a Best Actress Halo award for playing “Scaramouche” in the production, will be pursuing Music Education in college at University of Rhode Island. She looks forward to making a musical impact on students just like the teachers in the Fine Arts Department have made on her.

Christopher & Rachele (Henriquez) Brown ‘96 Ms. Lauren Brugnatelli ‘15 Ms. Christine Bucciero Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) * Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) * Mr. Kyle Burns ‘21 Ms. Janice (Berlow) Callahan ‘68 Mr. Gediminas Campe (PA) Ms. Alyssa Campo ‘21 Ms. Lori Canney Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Carboni (P, PA) Ms. Jenny Casey * Kyle Cerminara ‘05 Ms. Remy Chila ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Dariusz Chomiak (P) Ms. Rebecca Chory ‘24 Christie & Company Mr. Zachary Clark ‘21 Comprehensive Medical Care Ms. JoAnn Constantini ‘66 Mr. Shannon Copeland * Ms. Francesca Coppola ‘20 Mr. Dominic Coppola ‘17 Christopher & Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle ‘82 & ‘81 (PA) Mr. Tim Cronin Ms. Kerianne Crooker Mr. Paul Cumming ‘67 Ms. S. Kathleen Czel ‘08 * Ms. Lori Czyz Ms. Anik de Giverny Claflin* The DeBartolo Family (PA) Ms. Jackie Dee (PA) Ms. Alexis Demko ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Brad DeMotte (P, PA) Ms. Jessica Dennison ‘19 Mr. Jason Dennison ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Jonas De Souza (P) Mr. Joseph DiMaria ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Dominakus ‘91 (P, PA) Ms. Rachel Donato Doyon Insurance Agency Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Michael Durkin (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Edmond, Jr. (PA) Paul & Susan (Cavanaugh) Elmore ‘67 Ms. Justine Erdmann Escape 101 Mr. Thomas Fahey ‘21 Ms. Amber Fairchild ‘21 Ms. Caitlin Fanella ‘21 Ms. Adelina Fardella ‘21

Ms. Jo Ann Farrell Mrs. Christina Fernandes * Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Finnegan (P, PA) Mr. Aiden Finnegan ‘21 The Flahertys (P, PA) Ms. Anna Flaherty ‘22 Mr. John Flanagan ‘77 Martin & Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70 (PA)* Mr. Vincent Fontenelli ‘21 Mr. Robert Fontenelli ‘21 Ms. Mary Ann (Jakubek) Frengs ‘01 Ms. Francesca Friscia Ms. Alexys Garden ‘21 Ms. Mackenzy Garden ‘19 Ms. Grace Garvey ‘21 Mrs. Kathleen Gehan Ms. Leah Ghosh ‘24 Ms. Abby Giansiracusa ‘21 Ms. Kara (Gillespie) Morris ‘92 Ronald & Marnie (Wichman) Gleissner ‘86 & ‘82 (P, PA) Mr. Samuel Godino ‘21 Mr. Ethan Goodman ‘21 Ms. Julia Goodwin ‘21 Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72 Ms. Kelly Green Mrs. Alice Grover* Mr. Elias Haddad ‘21 Alyson (Meeker) Halas ‘99 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hall (P) Walter and Kathleen Hartl Mr. William Hatcher ‘17 Ms. Carol Hawk ‘91 Hawk Ridge Winery Mrs. Melissa Lopes Haynes ‘02 Faith Hickey ‘88 Mrs. Denise Howe* Ms. Cheryl Hyatt ‘76 Mr. Nicholas Iannetta ‘21 Ms. Lisa Inserra (P, PA) j. lawrence downtown Ms. Jamie Jankowski ‘98 John’s Pizza Ms. Alexis Johnson Mr. Gordon Juhl ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. William Katts (P) Ms. Mary Kiely Mr. and Mrs. Richard King (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kostandinos Kolitsas (P, PA) Ms. Anna Marie Koulouris Ms. Kristina Kulikauskas * Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kurfehs John & Elizabeth (Bothelo) Kuzniewski ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. John Lanczycki ‘88 Sr. Margaret Langbeen

Mr. Mark LaPorte ‘09 * Jason & Kelly (Durkin) LaReau ‘94 & ‘93 Ms. Mary-Alice (McFeeley) Lavado ‘86 Ms. Eileen Leahy Lynne & Richard Lemme * Mr. Nicholas Lenz ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph LeRose (P) Ms. Joan Leveille Megan LiVolsi ‘97 Martin & Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ‘79 (PA) Mr. John Madzula II ‘95 Mrs. Karen (Filosi) Magit ‘98 Mr. Robert Mancini, Jr. ‘15 Ms. Lauren Manning ‘22 Marandola Fuel Service Ms. Colleen (Walsh) Mars ‘84 Mr. Scott Martin Ms. Taylor Mascetta ‘19 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Massoni (P, PA) Mr. Logan McAloon ‘21 Ms. Malinda McCormack (P) Ms. Devin McGovern ‘21 Mr. Peyton McGrath ‘21 Ms. Meryl McKenna ‘21 Mr. Peyton McKenzie ‘21 Ms. Erin Melody ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. Jay Meyerson (P) Mr. Zachary Meyerson ‘21 Ms. Kate Mitchell ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Paul V. Mohn, Jr. (PA) Mr. Lawrence Morgan ‘71 Ms. Cara Morris ‘79 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morse ‘83 Mr. Kolbe Mosher ‘21 George & Catherine (Richardson) Murdock ‘69 Mr. Christopher Nathanson ‘08 Ms. Claudia Negru* Robert & Dorothy Neil New Milford Body Therapy Ms. Margaret Newell ‘80 Mrs. Tara (Lapak) Nicholson ‘91 Ryan C. Nolan ‘09 Colin & Elizabeth (Jalovec) North ‘97 Ms. Eileen O’Marra ‘83 Mr. & Mrs. Chad Ondy (P) Ms. Kathleen O’Rourke ‘81 Ms. Lauren Oskam ‘20 Mrs. Linda Orlando Ottavio ‘69 Ms. Angela Pacheco ‘23 Ms. Alexa Pannese ‘21 Mr. and Ms. Frank Parascondola (P) Mr. Sebastian Parenti ‘21 Ms. Erica Penny ‘20 Ms. Nadia Perez * Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pertoso (P) Mr. Jeffney Peterson ‘23 Ms. Arianna Petta ‘22 Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pilla (P)

David & Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ‘01 * Plaza Salon Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ‘78 (PA) * Ms. Ashley Plumb ‘06 Robbin Preusse ‘77 (PA) Ms. Celia Preveza ‘21 Ms. Lauren Pruner ‘21 The Pruner Family (P, PA) Mrs. Leslie Quinn * James & Jennifer (Fuegeman) Quish ‘90 & ‘91 (P, PA) * Mr. Mark Radigan ‘21 Mrs. Barbara (Berry) Randall ‘69 Ms. Michele Randazzo ‘86 Mr. Michael Randolph Marla Rebhan ‘87 The Rettus Family (P) Mr. Niall Reynolds * Mr. Matthew Riggs ‘21 Ms. Carol (Zacher) Rinkoff ‘70 Mr. Andrew Riotto ‘20 Adam & Catherine (Lynch) Ross ‘01 & ‘93 Mr. Dave Ruscoe Ms. Gail Samaha ‘71 Ms. Lynn Sanchez ‘22 Mr. & Mrs. William Schlichting (PA) Ms. Laura Schmeltz ‘88 Ms. Annette Schweitzer Mr. Kyle Scirbona ‘19 Ms. Stephanie Shaughnessy ‘90 Mrs. Thanh (Nguyen) Shorter ‘88 Anthony & Grace Smyth * Ms. Anne Soltes-Foscato (P)* Mr. & Mrs. Rohit Sood (P) Spasi’s Pizza and Pasta Ms. Julia Stevens ‘14 Mr. Joseph Suarez ‘18 Ms. Madeline Suarez ‘20 Ms. Alyssa Suarez ‘21 Denise Sullivan ‘66 Mr. Andrew Talarico ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Ron Tapanes (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tarsi ‘68 Kathleen McKenna Tauro ‘66 Mr. Thiago Teixeira ‘21 Ms. Stephanie Thiel Ms. Samantha Thuesen ‘15 Ms. Grace Tirado ‘21 Ms. Johanna (Brockelman) Tolan ‘78 Mr. Alexander Tomas ‘99 Mr. David Tortora ‘12 Ms. Marta Tuccinardi Mr. Andrew Tureaud, Jr. ‘19 Jay Vaccarelli ‘73 Mr. Aaron Vail & Mrs. Rachel Langbeen-Vail (P,

PA) The Varda Family Ms. Jenna Vieux ‘21 Vineyard Vines Mr. Patrick Waldron ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Walker (P, PA) Walt Disney Company Foundation Ms. Shelby Weed ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weiner (PA) Mr. Dean White, Jr. ‘10 * Alexa & Patrick Wild (PA)* Ms. Debbie Wilson Mr. Peter Wirth ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Xavier (PA) Ms. Lilly Zuccala ‘22

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Business Supporters

Thank you to the following businesses who supported Immaculate during the 2020-2021 school year.

Good Guys Barber & Company Halas Farm Market Hawk Ridge Winery Hollandia Nurseries, LLC Ingersoll Auto of Danbury Interiors & Designs by Ursula j. lawrence downtown John’s Pizza Joseph P. Suarez, DDS Family Dentistry Josten’s K-Man Glass Corp.

KMG Home Improvement Law Office of Dom Chieffalo Law Offices of Daniel M. Sahl Law Offices of Lawrence M. Riefberg, LLC Levine Auto & Truck Parts Main Effort Financial Marketplace Kitchen & Bar Marygolds on Main + Good Old Days Pizza McGoldrick & McGoldrick CPAs, LLP McKenna Orthodontics

McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Melillo & Mitchell, LLC Michael J. Mazzucco, P.C. Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, P.C. Mono-Crete Step & Vault, LLC Mulvaney Mechanical, Inc. Murphy Basketball Camp Mustang Basketball Camp Nanavaty, Davenport, Studley & White, LLP New Holiday Diner New Milford Body Therapy Newtown Savings Bank Nicky’s Haircutters Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc. NY-CONN Corporation Palmer Brothers Hardware Pana Incorporated Platinum Fitness Preferred Maintenance, Inc. Psychiatry for Healthy Living Regional Hospice Richter Park Golf Course Ridgewood Country Club Rizzo Companies Roger Electric Inc.

Romano Heating & Cooling, LLC Savings Bank of Danbury Scout and Cellar - Clean Crafted Wines Silent Watchman Security Services Starbucks Stew Leonard’s Structural Consulting Services, P.C. The Club at River Oaks The Goddard School of Danbury The Summit at Danbury Union Savings Bank United Alarm Van Houten & Company, LLC Vera Bradley Vineyard Vines Vision Marketing Group, Inc. VOW, LLC Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. Wetmore’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Wilshire Real Estate Advisors, LLC

ACT of Connecticut Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Advancement Partners, Inc. Advantage Realty, Inc. Agave Agriventures Retail, Inc. dba Agway All Successful Enterprises Amazing Lash Studio Archer Engineering Attorney Anne M. Ragusa Aveda: A New Beginning Bareburger BD Provisions Bethel Pizza House Bischof Flooring Booktix Bridgewater Chocolates BSN Sports Calnon & Suarez LLC Capitol Hill Group Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund Caroline Previdi Foundation Chick-fil-A Christie & Company CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs

Classic Equipment Services, Inc. Collins Hannafin, P.C. Colonial Carpet & Flooring LLC Connecticut Cigar Company, LLC Connecticut Sports Arena LLC Craig’s Fine Jewelry Cronin Photography Danbury Square Box Del-Tron Precision, Inc. Dennis Uniform Dental Associates of Connecticut Destination Joy Travel DiVestea Wealth Partners of Raymond James Dugout Dreams, LLC Earthmovers, Inc Escape 101 Eurolux Salon & Day Spa Faltom Jewelers F&M Electric Supply Co. Fit with Milly Five Oaks Public Relations George Mulvaney Foundation

Gifts in Kind

In addition to gifts of cash and securities, Immaculate receives gifts of equipment, services and personal property. The following is a list of those that generously donated such gifts to Immaculate during the 2020-2021 school year.

Agave Restaurant- Mario and Jessica Perez Two $100.00 gift certificates margaritas, appetizers, entrees for four people

Clancy Moving & Logistics Moved fitness equipment into fitness center

The Basile Family Walkway for fitness center The Bellone Family P, PA * COVID dinners, gift cards for faculty honors gifts, fall festival pumpkin decorating supplies Chick-fil-A (120) $5 Sandwich Giveaway Cards

Earthmovers Inc. Removed tanks and site work for fitness center Enhance A Colour Branding for fitness center pole F & M Electric Supply Co. Lighting for new weight room, Supplies for front yard statue lights James Fahey two tarps for baseball field

Robert & Denise Fontenelli P Spring Musical swag bag components Raw Recording Studio time Brian McGovern ‘89 Immaculate Girls Swim record board William Melnyk Blessing Tenor Sax Mono-Crete Step & Vault, LLC Steps and railings for loading dock

Mr. & Mrs. John Arizzi (P) Donald & Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ‘69 * Michael & Debbie Basile (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. James Czel (PA) Ms. Rachel Donato Ms. Elisabeth Fontenelli Walter and Kathleen Hartl Mr. & Mrs. Kostandinos Kolitsas (P, PA) Ms. Anna Marie Koulouris Patrons of the fall drama livestream 42

David & Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ‘01 * Ms. Julia Stevens ‘14 Mr. & Mrs. Edouard Vieux (P)

Rizzo Companies Fencing and project oversight for fitness center Saint Joseph Church of Brookfield Gold tabernacle, two floor and two altar candle holders Michael Seaman ‘84 Banners, PVC pipe, labor for hanging - welcome back

Mustang All Sports Club (MASC) Fitness Center Awning

Medea & We Will Rock You MEDEA SPONSORS

NYCONN Corporation Electrical work for fitness center

Silent Watchman Security Services Provided and wired devices for CCTV, ACCESS and FIRE ALARM install at fitness center project David Sousa Plumbing and Heating Co. HVAC for Fitness Center Dana Smith ‘87 500 navy blue custom-made three-ply cotton face masks with filter option for students and adults Starbucks Coffee for 80 people for Day of Giving

Thank you to the following supporters of the fall drama Medea and the spring musical We Will Rock You!

The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, Ms. Kelly Green ‘19, ‘22) * Ingersoll Auto of Danbury Bethel Pizza House Mary & Kevin Maloney * Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Coonan (P, Marygolds on Main + Good PA) Old Days Pizza Mr. & Mrs. James Czel (PA) Stephen & Patricia (Foley) WE WILL ROCK YOU Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Doherty (P, McFarlin ‘81 (PA) PA) * McKenna Orthodontics Anonymous Doyon Insurance Agency Rebecca D. Mercaldo ‘81 (PA) Donald & Maureen (Brew) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Finnegan (P, Mr. Christopher Nathanson ‘08 Arsenault ‘69 * PA) Patrons of the spring musical Mr. & Mrs. Michael Baptiste Ms. Elisabeth Fontenelli movie production (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fontenelli (P)Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Reidy, Jr. Michael & Debbie Basile (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Paul Giansiracusa ‘89 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Beaulac (P) (P) * Mr. & Mrs. David Ring, Jr. Joanne Giorgio-Chapleau (PA) (PA) *

Saint Mary Church of Bethel Saint Mary School of Ridgefield Saint Rose of Lima Church Savings Bank of Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Michael Seaman ‘84 (P, PA) Scott & Laura Shail Anonymous (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. James Vigar (PA) Richard & Sandra Werdann (GP) Ms. Debbie Wilson

Veterans Hill Of Honor Flags Immaculate’s Veterans Hill of Honor featured American flags adorned with ribbons carrying the names of IHS alumni, friends and family members who have served in the U.S. armed forces. The flags were proudly displayed on Immaculate’s front lawn during Veterans Day week to commemorate all who have served to protect our peace and freedom. The donations made in honor of the men and women named on the flags, totaling $1,200, were donated to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs for its veterans assistance program.

Del Albano

by Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76 John Wilson, Michael Wilson

by Mr. Michael Wilson & Mrs. Sally Alvarez Wilson (P) * Paul Chila, Al Burns, Michael Burns

by Anonymous Daniel Sullivan, Earl Hubbard

by Anonymous George Sallaberry

by Anonymous (P) Thomas Talarico, Thomas Joseph Talarico

by Anonymous (P, PA) John H. Zinser

by Anonymous Thomas McManus, Robert Blair, Sr.

by Bob & Cathy Blair (P, PA) Sal Chieffalo, Sr., Walter Ruckel

by Anonymous

Augustine DeLuca, Sr.

by Mr. & Mrs. Chris Cianflone, Sr. (P, PA)

Mike Gamauf, James P. Howley

by Ms. Kathleen Maloney *

Hugo Louis

by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cirella (P)

Thomas Stallings, Arthur Ranta, Andrew Scampoli, Carmine Scampoli, Thomas Lynch, Dennis Maloney

by Mary & Kevin Maloney *

Jack Dominguis

by Mrs. Christina Fernandes * Tanner/Fontenelli Veterans

by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fontenelli (P) Joseph Valentini, Sr.

by Mr. & Mrs. Bibek & Lisa Ghosh (P) Joe Scarpino

by Ms. Lisa Inserra (P, PA) Edward W. Kowalski

by Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68 John Leahy

by Ms. Eileen Leahy Robert K. Lenz

by Mr. & Mrs. Ian Lenz (P, PA), Nicholas Lenz ‘21 Gerald J. Monaghan & Tamas Ludanyi

by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) *

Joseph Carmen

by Mary & Kevin Maloney * Thomas Flynn, Alan Martin

by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Martin (P) David Bongi

by Ms. Malinda McCormack (P) Edward Gagnon

by Mr. & Mrs. Dana Moreau (P) Alan G. Brown - USAF, Raymond T. O’Marra - US Army Private First Class

by Mr. & Mrs. Brendan O’Marra ‘88 (P) Joe Carmen, Lee Winston, Meg Oskam, Nathan Glazer

by Mr. & Mrs. Mark Oskam (PA)

Sgt. Michael Pinckney, Stan Kurpiewski

by David & Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ‘01 * David Pruner

by The Pruner Family (P, PA) Santi Vincent Girolamo, Dominic Destito

by Mr. & Mrs. Pasquale Romano (P)

Kevin M. Tucker

by Kevin & Katherine Tucker (P) William J. Mahoney, Robert F. Mahoney

by Geoffrey & Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford ‘77 (PA) Roman Windas

by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Windas Sr. (P)

Charles Favreau, Sr.

by Linda & David Sabel Howard F. Schmiedel, Jr. WT3 US Navy, USS Blessman, WWII, Purple Heart Recepient

by Robert & Anne (Simpson) Schmeidel ‘71 John Leahy

by Mr. & Mrs. John Segreti (P, PA) Duy Nguyen

by Mrs. Thanh (Nguyen) Shorter ‘88 Ron Tapanes

by Mr. and Mrs. Ron Tapanes (P)

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TRUE BLUE SOCIETY The True Blue Society recognizes Immaculate’s most loyal donors. Membership in this special community begins with a donor’s fifth consecutive annual fiscal gift, at any level, and continues with ongoing yearly support. Gifts from True Blue Society donors not only sustain Immaculate, but help it thrive.

Mr. Joseph Abdella ‘66 Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Alexander * Michael & Chris Ann Allen (PA) Terri & Mark Allen (PA)* Amazon Smile Foundation Louis & Catherine (Spak) Amodeo ‘79 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson (PA) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous (P, PA) Erik & Ruth Apotheker Jim & Maureen Arconti (PA) Donald & Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ‘69 *

Mr. Carl Bailey ‘71 & Mrs. Lauren Dalton Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Scott Banning ‘87 Mr. Donald Barton ‘68 Michael & Debbie Basile (PA) * Ms. Tiffany Basile ‘13 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Beaulac (P) Patricia (Tulipani) Becker ‘72 The Bellone Family (P, PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Tony Bisbano (PA) Bob & Cathy Blair (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. David & Lisa Bono (PA) Mr. David Bono ‘17 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bouffard ‘93 Mrs. Rosemary Bouffard (PA) Terry (Miller) Bourque ‘67 Barbara Dominakus Braatz ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Greg Broderick (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown (GPA)

Amy & James Bruce (P, PA) Kevin & Lori (Dennehy) Burns ‘76 Mr. John Capilli (PA) Capitol Hill Group Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P) Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Carboni (P, PA) Kathleen & Chris Casey Mr. & Mrs. Michael Casey ‘77 Kyle Cerminara ‘05 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Cianflone, Sr. (P, PA) James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘90 & ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cirone (P, PA) CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs Ms. Cynthia Clarke ‘76 Colonial Carpet & Flooring LLC Ms. JoAnn Constantini ‘66 Dan & Kimberly (O’Brien) Corgan ‘92

Christopher & Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle ‘82 & ‘81 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Todd Cropsey (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Brendan G. Deakin ‘86 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Decker (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DeMaida * Stephen & Kathleen (Gribbin) DeMarco ‘88 (PA) Jeanne Coleman Demko ‘88 (P, PA) Joleen Garofalo Dennison ‘86 (P, PA) Mr. Mark DePaul ‘78 Mr. Josh DiBella ‘09 Fred & Lisa DiMaria (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Brian DiNatale (PA) Don & Katie Doering (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Doherty (P, PA) * Ms. Gina Donnarummo * Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Doolan ‘68

Joseph T. Draper ‘82 Brad & Lynn (LaForte) Dudas ‘85 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Edward Durkin ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Dwyer (PA) Earthmovers, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. John Edmond, Jr. (PA) Paul & Susan (Cavanaugh) Elmore ‘67 Mrs. Elsie Craig (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Marc Ennis ‘93 Doug Fachnie (PA) Jim & Christine Fahey (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fahey (PA) Frank & Noreen Fanella (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fanelli, Sr. (PA, GP) Mr. & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick (PA) The Flahertys (P, PA)

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Peyton McKenzie ‘21

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or Peyton McKenzie, the Graphic Design III class at Immaculate is the catalyst that propelled him to pursue a degree in Graphic Design at Quinnipiac.

“Each assignment challenged me to think outside of the box and create a piece that I was proud of in the end,” Peyton explained. “I learned something new with every assignment that has helped me expand my abilities and streamline the design process.”

The Graphic Design III class taught by teacher Samantha Kohler is highly collaborative. Peyton said that the feedback and constructive criticism he received from his peers and teacher was invaluable and helped him to create a finished product that he could take pride in.

Peyton chose to continue his studies in the field at Quinnipiac because of the extensive Graphic and Media Design program they offer as well as the personal relationship he felt as a student at Immaculate.

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“On top of it being a great fit for me,” Peyton said, “the 3+1 program will allow me to get both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in four years with no extra cost. Additionally, the personal outreach from the school’s professors and students showed me what the Quinnipiac community was all about. They truly wanted me to attend.”

Martin & Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70 (PA)* Jeff & Lisamarie Font (P, PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Michael Frank ‘72 The Fredette Family (PA) Dennis Fulling ‘83 Jerry Garavel ‘79 Ms. Regina Gardner ‘68 Ms. Joan Garofalo (PA, GP) Todd & Linda Garvey (P, PA) Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. (PA)* Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giobbi Carol & John Goode (PA) Keith & Kim Goodwin (P, PA) William & Kathleen (Flanagan) Grabert ‘72 Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72 The Guiry Family Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66 Mrs. Dorathea Gulya-Stasny ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P, PA) Mr. Michael Hanlon Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hassiak (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)* Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hefferon ‘78 Dr. Jennifer Henderson ‘88 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Henn (P, PA) Mrs. Carol Henry (PA, GP) Andrea Henry ‘90 Mrs. Peggy (Shea) Hewett ‘74 Faith Hickey ‘88 Miss Victoria Hickey ‘66 Mr. Paul Hiro ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hogan ‘90 Hollandia Nurseries, LLC Mr. & Mrs. John Hooker (PA) Gregory Horan ‘72 Michael & Cynthia Hudak (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Iannetta (P, PA) IBM Immaculate Parents Assoc.

Ms. Ann Jaehnig (PA) James P. Dolan & Nancy K Dolan Educational Scholarship Trust Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Jarboe (P, PA) Bill & Becky (Gage) Johnston ’85 (P, PA) Mr. Gordon Juhl ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Don Kallberg (PA)

Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA) Ms. Marta Keane ‘72 Ben & Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ‘91 (PA) Sean & Maureen (Elston) Kerins ‘77 (PA) Joan (Wixted) Kiely ‘78 Mr. Edward Kilian III ‘99 Knights of Columbus Marquette Council # 245 Knights of Columbus McGivney Council #29 Knights of Columbus Rev. John D. Kennedy Assembly # 99 Samantha & Peter Kohler * Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68 Mr. George F. Landegger Mrs. Lisa Lanni Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco (PA) Law Offices of Lawrence M. Riefberg, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Ian Lenz (P, PA) Levine Auto & Truck Parts Mrs. Carol LiVolsi (PA) Ms. Kathleen LiVolsi ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) * Martin & Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ‘79 (PA) Linda & Thomas MacGregor (PA) Erin A. Maguire ‘93 Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney - ‘72 & ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. William Malgieri (PA) Mary & Kevin Maloney * Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Mancini (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Jack Massoni (P, PA) Mr. Michael Mazzucco (PA) John & Debra (Drury) McCoy ‘87 (P, PA) Stephen & Patricia (Foley) McFarlin ‘81 (PA) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGoldrick (PA) McGoldrick & McGoldrick CPAs, LLP Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern ‘89 (P) Mr. Sean McGrath ‘10 Drs. Gregory & Dorothy McKenna (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey McKenzie (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. John McNicholas Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mead

Ms. Maura Melody (PA) The Mercaldo Family (‘81, PA) Rebecca D. Mercaldo ‘81 (PA) Tom & Maureen Mertens * Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ‘89 (PA)* Scott & Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ‘81 (PA) Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. William Mok (PA) Mono-Crete Step & Vault, LLC Mr. Louis Montesi Mrs. Robin Moravsky * Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morse ‘83 Mr. John Mulvihill ‘70 George & Catherine (Richardson) Murdock ‘69 Paul & Elizabeth Naves (PA) Newtown Savings Bank Ryan C. Nolan ‘09 NY-CONN Corporation Lucia & Steve O’Hara (PA) Rob O’Neill ‘91 Sean & Kelley (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘82 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Oskam (PA) Mrs. Linda Orlando Ottavio ‘69 Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67 Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73 Michael & Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ‘74 & Family Mr. & Mrs. John Penny (PA) Pepsico Employee Giving Program Mr. & Mrs. Elio Petta (P, PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr. Jose & Catherine (Gerwien) Pinto ‘76 Anna & Michael Pizzo ‘89 (P) Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ‘78 (PA)* Terri LiVolsi Poulos ‘94 Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price ‘66 Joan Pryde ‘77 Mr. James Purcell ‘71 Mrs. Leslie Quinn * Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rebeiro (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Reelick (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Reidy, Jr. ‘89 (P) Mr. Niall Reynolds * Larry & Meg (Losee) Riefberg ‘80 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. David Ring, Jr. (PA) * Joe Rios ‘81 (PA) Rizzo Companies Mr. & Mrs. Ross Rizzo (PA) Allen & Diana M. Rogers (GP, GPA) Sam & Jennifer Rosenblum (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rossman (PA) Peter & Kathleen Ruppert ‘82 Mr. Thomas J. Saadi, Esq. ‘88 Linda & David Sabel Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Jeffrey & Dana (Henry) Saidman ‘87 (P, PA) Saint Edward the Confessor Church Saint Joseph Church of Brookfield Saint Joseph School of Danbury Saint Mary Church of Bethel Saint Mary Parish of Ridgefield Saint Mary School of Ridgefield Saint Rose of Lima Church Savings Bank of Danbury Mr. Anthony Scalzo Bob Schlichtig ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Seaman ‘84 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Sedensky III ( PA) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Setaro ‘83 Silent Watchman Security Services - Vincent & Denise Dascano (PA) Ed & Grace Smith (PA) Anthony & Grace Smyth * Ms. Eleanor Staib ‘73 Anna & Matthew Stankey (PA) Bob & Maureen Stanley ‘92 Stew Leonard’s Nanci & Paul Stockmann * Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sturges ‘67 Joseph & Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sullivan ‘83

Terry & Rich Tortora (PA) Drs. Gary Townsend & Joan Draper Townsend (PA) Mr. Martin P. Tuite ‘84 Andrew & Michelle Tureaud (P, PA) Union Savings Bank Jay Vaccarelli ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ‘72 Van Houten & Company, LLC Marilynn & Joseph Vannucci (PA) Katie Vannucci ‘00 Molly Vannucci ‘01 Mr. & Mrs. James Vigar (PA) Al Vitiello & Suzanne Brown Vitiello (PA) Geoffrey & Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford ‘77 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weiner (PA) Msgr. Robert Weiss Alice (Motta) Wells ‘72 Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. Mrs. Kelly (Moffa) Whalen ‘90 Alexa & Patrick Wild (PA) * Mrs. Janice Williams (GP) Margaret (Reese) Williamson ‘71 Mr. Michael Wilson & Mrs. Sally Alvarez (P) * John & Kathy Witek (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Xavier (PA) Mr. Joseph Zielinski (PA) Dr. & Mrs. Keith Zuccala (P, PA)

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DAY OF GIVING We had ONE DAY - ONE DREAM - ONE MISSION for our 2nd Annual IHS Day of Giving and were truly moved by the unwavering support of parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff and friends of IHS! Together, you made ONE POWERFUL IMPACT for the students of Immaculate High School! Thank you to our amazing Immaculate family for helping us to exceed our goal. In 24 hours 473 donors helped us raise $71,906 to benefit the Immaculate Fund and Adopt-A-Mustang Fund.

Special thanks to Bishop Frank J. Caggiano and Immaculate students, JP Miranda ‘21 and Katerina Crowe ‘22, who helped us kick off our Day of Giving by sharing their views on the meaningful importance of an Immaculate education during our Coffee & Conversation virtual program.

SAVE THE DATE: 3rd ANNUAL DAY OF GIVING - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 Richard & Jennifer (Parsons) Abercrombie ‘82 Mr. Philip Adams Agave All Successful Enterprises Terri & Mark Allen (PA)* Mr. and Mrs. Jason Ambrose (P) Mrs. Frances Anderson Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous (P) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous (P) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous (PA) Anonymous (P) Anonymous (P, PA) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous (P) Bassem & Jeanine Antonios (P, PA)* Mr. & Mrs. John Arcario (P) Arch Matching Gift Program Mr. David Arconti * Mr. & Mrs. John Arizzi (P) Mr. & Mrs. Al Badinelli (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Baker ‘90 Mr. Raymond Baker ‘86 Ms. Andrea Baker ‘84 Mrs. Diane S. Baker (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Scott Banning ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Baptiste (P) Mr. Donald Barton ‘68

Michael & Debbie Basile (PA) * Tiffany Basile ‘13 Taylor Basile ‘15 Mr. David Bausch Mr. Gordon Bean (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Beaulac (P) Ms. Allie Bellone ‘22 Ms. Chloe Bellone ‘22 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bianco, Sr. (P) Bob & Cathy Blair (P, PA) Mr. David Bonilla ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. David & Lisa Bono (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Bourque (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Bremner (P) The Brew Family Mr. Paul Brown ‘70 Christopher & Rachele (Henriquez) Brown ‘96 Thomas & Sheelah Brown Amy & James Bruce (P, PA) Ms. Christine Bucciero Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) * Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) * Kevin & Lori (Dennehy) Burns ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. James Butera (P, PA) Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cain Mr. & Mrs. John Cameron ‘78 Mr. John Capilli (PA) Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Caraluzzi ‘86 Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Carboni (P, PA) Ms. Jenny Casey * Bernard & Elsa Cassidy (P) Ms. Linda Cellamare (P) Kyle Cerminara ‘05 Chick-fil-A Mr. & Mrs. Dariusz Chomiak (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Chory (P) Ms. Rebecca Chory ‘24 Mr. & Mrs. John Chronakos (P) Mr. & Mrs. Chris Cianflone, Sr. (P, PA) Mr. Christopher Cianflone, Jr. ‘20 James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘90 & ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cirella (P) Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cirone (P, PA) Classic Equipment Services, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coelho (P) Mr. Paul Coleman ‘74 Mr. Joseph Coleman (PA, GP) Colonial Carpet & Flooring LLC Mr. & Mrs. Christian Conley (P) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Coonan (P, PA) Mr. Shannon Copeland * Mr. Dominic Coppola ‘17 Ms. Francesca Coppola ‘20 Christopher & Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle ‘82 & ‘81 (PA) Charles & Heidi (Schiemann) Cristofalo ‘85 (P) Mr. Tim Cronin Ms. Jaclyn Crooker (P) Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Crooker Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Todd Cropsey (P, PA) Ms. Susan Crowe (P) Mr. & Mrs. Bernardo Curra (PA) Mrs. Suzanne Curra, Principal Ms. S. Kathleen Czel ‘08 * Ms. Lori Czyz Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dantonio Mr. & Mrs. Cornelio C. Davalos (P) Ms. Anik de Giverny Claflin* Ms. Jackie Dee (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DeMaida * Ms. Joanne DeMassa * Jeanne Coleman Demko ‘88 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Brad DeMotte (P, PA) Joleen Garofalo Dennison ‘86 (P, PA) Ms. Jessica Dennison ‘19 Mr. Gerald Densk ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Agustin Desintonio (P) Mr. Lucilio DeSousa & Mrs. Soraia Chaves (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jonas De Souza (P) Mr. Jose Dias & Mrs. Ana Margarita Escudero (P) Mr. Josh DiBella ‘09 Fred & Lisa DiMaria (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiVestea (P) Don & Katie Doering (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Doherty (P, PA) * Mrs. Andrea Dolan ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Dominakus ‘91 (P, PA) Ms. Gina Donnarummo * Donna (Ward) Doran ‘85 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Doto III (P) Joseph T. Draper ‘82 Brad & Lynn (LaForte) Dudas ‘85 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Michael Durkin (P) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Fahey ‘10 Jim & Christine Fahey (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fahey (PA) Frank & Noreen Fanella (P, PA) Mrs. Christina Fernandes *

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald The Flahertys (P, PA) Martin & Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70 (PA)* Jeff & Lisamarie Font (P, PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Frank Fontana (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fontenelli (P) Mr. William Foye & Dr. Michelle (Lentner) Foye ‘89 (P, PA) The Fredette Family (PA, ‘12, ‘14, ‘18) Ms. Kathleen (Frainier) Fredrickson ‘81 Ms. Mary Ann (Jakubek) Frengs ‘01 Ms. Mackenzy Garden ‘19 Ms. Joan Garofalo (PA, GP) Todd & Linda Garvey (P, PA) Ms. Grace Garvey ‘21 Ms. Tehri Gasparrini (P, PA) Mrs. Kathleen Gehan Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. (PA)* Mr. Perry Ghosh ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Bibek & Lisa Ghosh (P) Ms. Leah Ghosh ‘24 Mr. Michael Gianfranceschi ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Giansiracusa (P) * Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gibowicz (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giobbi Joanne Giorgio-Chapleau (PA) Ronald & Marnie (Wichman) Gleissner ‘86 & ‘82 (P, PA) Mr. Robert Godfrey ‘66 Carol & John Goode (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goodman (P) Keith & Kim Goodwin (P, PA) Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Perry Green (P) Mrs. Christy (Green) Hickey ‘89 Kenneth & Gloria (DeCesare) Gross ‘68 Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gunzy ‘85 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Ted Hagan Ms. Geraldine Halas Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Hall (P) Ms. Meghan Hart ‘92 Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA) Dr. Gary Hartell ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)* Mr. Brian Hatcher ‘12 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hatcher (P) Mr. Nicholas Hatcher ‘15 Mr. William Hatcher ‘17 Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (PA) Mrs. Melissa Lopes Haynes ‘02 Dr. Jennifer Henderson ‘88 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Henn (P, PA) Andrea Henry ‘90 Peter & Kathryn Heslin (P) Faith Hickey ‘88 Mr. Paul Hiro ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hogan ‘90 Gregory Horan ‘72 Mrs. Mary Ann Houser (PA) Mr. Christopher Houser * Mrs. Denise Howe* Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Iannetta (P, PA) IBM Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Jarboe (P, PA) Bill & Becky (Gage) Johnston ’85 (P, PA) Mr. and Mrs. William Katts (P) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kearns Ben & Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ‘91 (PA) Sean & Maureen (Elston) Kerins ‘77 (PA) Ms. Mary Kiely Samantha & Peter Kohler * Mr. & Mrs. Miroslav Kopec (P, PA) Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krystopa Ms. Kristina Kulikauskas * John & Elizabeth (Bothelo) Kuzniewski ‘69 Sr. Margaret Langbeen Ms. Mary-Alice (McFeeley) Lavado ‘86 Richard & Christine (Czyz) Lawlor ‘85 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel LeBlanc (P) Lynne & Richard Lemme * Mr. & Mrs. Ian Lenz (P, PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph LeRose (P) Linde Megan LiVolsi ‘97 Henry Louis, Jr. ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) * William & Kimberly (Werdann) MacKinnon ‘91 (P) * Mr. John Madzula II ‘95 Erin A. Maguire ‘93 Mary & Kevin Maloney * Ms. Kathleen Maloney * Ms. Colleen (Walsh) Mars ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Martin (P) Dr. Eric Martone ‘96 Dr. Chris & Lori Mascetta (P, PA) Ms. Taylor Mascetta ‘19 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Massoni (P, PA) Mastercard Impact Fund Mr. Michael Mazzucco (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph McCluskey (P) John & Debra (Drury) McCoy ‘87 (P, PA) Stephen & Patricia (Foley) McFarlin ‘81 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern ‘89 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Frank McGreal (P) Carol Dovidas & Mike McLin (P) Mr. & Mrs. Shawn McLoughlin (P, PA) Terrence & Kelly-Beth McNicholas ‘98 Ms. Erin Melody ‘90 Brian Melody ‘95 Ms. Maura Melody (PA) Rebecca D. Mercaldo ‘81 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Jay Meyerson (P) Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ‘89 (PA)* Mr. & Mrs. Steve Mitchell (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul V. Mohn, Jr. (PA) Mrs. Robin Moravsky * Mr. & Mrs. Dana Moreau (P) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Morgado ‘90 Ms. Tunishea Morgan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morse ‘83 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Motta ‘75 Mr. Mark Motyka ‘83 Mr. Gary Mueller & Mrs. Barbara Naccari-Mueller (P) Mr. & Mrs. Darren Muller (P) Mr. Robert Murphy Ms. Helen Nakoneczny The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) * Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nevin (P, PA) Ms. Margaret Newell ‘80 Ed Nichols Family ‘85 Joe O’Connor ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Connor (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher O’Keefe (P, PA ) Mr. & Mrs. Brendan O’Marra ‘88 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Chad Ondy (P) Rob O’Neill ‘91 Sean & Kelley (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘82 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Oskam (PA) Ms. Lauren Oskam ‘20 Ms. Angela Pacheco ‘23 Mr. & Mrs. Jonathon Pacheco (P) Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67 Michael & Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer ‘69 Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73 Mr. Bobby Palmieri Mr. and Ms. Frank Parascondola (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Penny (PA) Larry & Domitila (CorteReal) Pereira ‘91 (P, PA) Ms. Nadia Perez * Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pertoso (P) Mr. Jeffney Peterson ‘23 Mr. & Mrs. Elio Petta (P, PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pilla (P) David & Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ‘01 * Anna & Michael Pizzo ‘89 (P) Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ‘78 (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Quartaro III (P) Mrs. Leslie Quinn * James & Jennifer (Fuegeman) Quish ‘90 & ‘91 (P, PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Radigan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Radliff (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Raduazzo (P) Mrs. Barbara (Berry) Randall ‘69 Ms. Michele Randazzo ‘86 The Rettus Family (P) Mr. Niall Reynolds * Ms. Arlene Rice Larry & Meg (Losee) Riefberg ‘80 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Riggs (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Ring, Jr. (PA) * Mr. Andrew Riotto ‘20 Mr. & Mrs. Ross Rizzo (PA) Tony & Patty Rizzo, Jr. (PA) Roger Electric Inc. Allen & Diana M. Rogers (GP, GPA) Mr. & Mrs. Pasquale Romano (P) Sam & Jennifer Rosenblum (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ross (P) Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rossman (PA)

Linda & David Sabel Mr. Frank Salvatore, Jr. ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Segundo Sanchez (P, PA) Ms. Lynn Sanchez ‘22 Mr. Anthony Scalzo Bob Schlichtig ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. William Schlichting (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Tim Schmidt (P, PA) Robert & Anne (Simpson) Schmeidel ‘71 Ms. Annette Schweitzer Mr. & Mrs. Edward Scirbona (PA) Mr. Kyle Scirbona ‘19 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Seaman ‘84 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. John Segreti (P, PA) Ms. Kaitlyn Segreti ‘21 Ms. Marjorie Shannon ‘81 Ed & Grace Smith (PA) Ms. Anne Soltes-Foscato (P)* Sompo International Mr. & Mrs. Rohit Sood (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Spaziante (P) Anna & Matthew Stankey (PA) Bob & Maureen Stanley ‘92 Starbucks Mr. Kevin Starke ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Steinerd (P, PA) Dr. Lynne (Wekerle) Stieger ‘91 Ms. Helen Story * Structural Consulting Services, P.C. Joseph & Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) * Mr. Joseph Suarez ‘18 Ms. Madeline Suarez ‘20 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sullivan ‘83 Mr. Michael Sullivan ‘98 Denise Sullivan ‘66 Russell & Lisa Sweeting (P) Mr. & Mrs. Krzysztof Swierczek (P) Mr. Robert Taiman & Mrs. Aydely Santiago-Taiman (P) Robert & Helen (Carr) Tallaksen ‘85 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Tappan (P)

Mr. Simon Tarvin ‘96 Ms. Stephanie Thiel Ms. Johanna (Brockelman) Tolan ‘78 Mr. David Tortora ‘12 Terry & Rich Tortora (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Tuccinardi (P) Ms. Marta Tuccinardi Kevin & Katherine Tucker (P) Jay Vaccarelli ‘73 Mr. Aaron Vail & Mrs. Rachel Langbeen-Vail (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Joe & Darlene Valentini Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ‘72 Molly Vannucci ‘01 Marilynn & Joseph Vannucci (PA) The Varda Family Mr. & Mrs. Edouard Vieux (P) Mr. Jeffrey Vingo * Al Vitiello & Suzanne Brown Vitiello (PA) Geoffrey & Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford ‘77 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Edward Walker (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Steven Walsh (P) Ms. Caitlin Wardlow* Bruce & Jeannine Weed (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weiner (PA) Dr. David Weinshel, M.D. & Mrs. Elizabeth Weinshel (P, PA) Msgr. Robert Weiss Richard & Sandra Werdann (GP) Mr. Dean White, Jr. ‘10 * Christopher & Laurie (McKenzie) White ‘81 Mr. Michael Wilson & Mrs. Sally Alvarez (P) * Mr. & Mrs. Robert Windas Sr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dion Wixted ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Yamoah (P) Mike Zarcone ‘68 Dr. & Mrs. Keith Zuccala (P, PA) Ms. Lilly Zuccala ‘22

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MATCHING GIFTS DONORS Immaculate is grateful to the following companies for their gifts and to the following individuals for securing matching gifts from their employers.

Arch Matching Gift Program Raymond Baker ‘86 Bank of America Foundation Bernard Reidy ‘89 (P) Barclays Educational Gift Matching Program Anonymous

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. The Wang Family Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program Joseph Ryan ‘89 IBM John Goode (PA) Keith Goodwin (P, PA) Ann Witcofsky Guth (PA)

Robert Mahoney ‘72 Stephen O’Hara (PA, GP) Matthew Stankey (PA) Maureen Vannucci ‘01

Pepsico Employee Giving Program Megan Broderick (PA) Benjamin Kent (PA)

Linde Anonymous

Pitney Bowes Mark DePaul ‘78

Mastercard Impact Fund Paul Beaulac (P) Patrick Dwyer (PA)

Ross Stores Jeffrey Goethals ‘89

Sompo International William Foye ‘89 (P, PA) Walt Disney Company Foundation Marla Rebhan ‘87

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

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hese twins are chasing their artistic dreams in their next chapter. Robert, a visual artist and Vincent, a musician and composer, are both award-winning students who will go on to pursue degrees in the arts at separate colleges.

Robert said, “The accomplishment I’m most proud of making at IHS was putting on the spring musical and the fall drama. Watching the musical on the big screen at Edmond Town Hall created a unique feeling I don’t think many people have had in high school. I won’t forget hearing audience members cheer when they saw their friends come on the screen.”

From the screen to the canvas, Robert will brush broad strokes while attending the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He said he chose the school for its location and because of the virtual info sessions they held to showcase their students’ works.

“They showed a lot of artwork done by students and former students and it all really appealed to me. I found relatability in their stories,” Robert shared.

Vincent takes pride in the original music he wrote for Immaculate’s fall dramas in 2018 and 2019. “I was allowed to push my limits and explore new creative musical ideas,” he stated.

This fall, Vincent will attend Berklee College of Music.

“They didn’t seem confined to a strict interpretation of music which was appealing to me. I’m planning to major in film scoring with a minor in musical theater writing,” Vincent said.

Vincent & Robert Fontenelli ‘21

2020-2021 CHAPEL DONORS Moving and installing pews Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr.

Ongoing chapel expenses Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price ‘66

Gold tabernacle, two floor and two altar candle holders Saint Joseph Church of Brookfield

Chapel artwork McKenna Orthodontics

SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS Over the years, many have generously given to Immaculate High School to ensure its future. Your gifts to special funds have supported many students. Today’s students are beneficiaries of today’s gifts. We are grateful to the following alumni, parents and friends who have invested in Immaculate’s scholarship program.

AIEP Families Global Citizen Scholarship Award Apex International Education Partners Benjamin Bisbano Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Tony Bisbano (PA) Dr. Henry N. & Lorraine L. Blansfield Scholarship Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73 Anthony and Julie Caraluzzi Family Scholarship Vincent K Chesto Scholarship David R. Couch Scholarship David R. Couch Education Fund Liam Devine Scholarship Mrs. Thirza Conway Preston Lurie, M.D. & Sarah Weinshel, M.D. The Randolph Family Chris & Maureen, Jack, Kevin The Dr. Joseph B. & Lillian

Stiefel Foundation Elizabeth Weinshel and Joel Goldfarb Diocese of Bridgeport Education Association Scholarship Diocese of Bridgeport Education Association James P. Dolan & Nancy K Dolan Educational Scholarship James P. Dolan & Nancy K Dolan Educational Scholarship Trust Isabelle T. Farrington Scholarship Mrs. Isabelle T. Farrington Robert Gerwien, Sr. Scholarship Gerwien Scholarship Fund Donald J. Hassiak Memorial Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hassiak (PA) Keri Holbrook Award Patrons of Immaculate High School Drama Production

Norman Kaback Memorial Scholarship Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA) Stephen Kaplanis Athletic Scholarship Michelle Ann Kayal Memorial Scholarship Michelle Ann Kayal Memorial Scholarship Fund Knights of Columbus Rev. John D. Kennedy Assembly # 99 Knights of Columbus Rev. John D. Kennedy Assembly # 99 Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council #1495 Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council #1495 Knights of Columbus McGivney Council #29 “Thomas Foley Scholarship” Estate of Mary Foley George F. Landegger Scholarship Mr. George F. Landegger

Gerard LeBlanc Memorial Scholarship Gregory and Patricia LiVolsi Memorial Scholarships Mrs. Carol LiVolsi (PA) Ms. Kathleen LiVolsi ‘82 Kevin LiVolsi ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy LiVolsi ‘80 Ed Nichols Family ‘85 Terri LiVolsi Poulos ‘94

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Scholarship Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Roman Catholic Church Saint Mary School of Bethel Scholarship Saint Mary School of Bethel Derek Schmuecker Memorial Fund

Mark McGetrick Scholarship Mark McGetrick Scholarship Fund

Walter J. Szewczuk Memorial Scholarship

Newtown Savings Bank Foundation Scholarship Newtown Savings Bank

Rebecca Draper Townsend Memorial Fund

NYPD Emerald Society Scholarship NYPD Emerald Society, Inc. Old Timers Association of Greater Danbury Scholarship Fayette L. Overholt Scholarship Overholt Charitable Foundation

Msgr. Weiss Scholarship Saint Rose of Lima Church Candace Lee Williams Memorial Scholarship Mrs. Janice Williams (GP)

ADOPT-A-MUSTANG GIFTS Thanks to your support we raised $43,709 for our Adopt-a-Mustang Fund, which provides scholarships for students who need assistance to meet their tuition obligations due to unexpected financial burdens. IHS provides financial assistance to more than half of its students. Your gift to this fund has made a tremendous direct impact on the life of one or more students. Thank you for your care, your generosity and for making a difference!

Terri & Mark Allen (PA)* Mr. Brendan Allen * Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Barclays Educational Gift Matching Program Mr. Donald Barton ‘68 Michael & Debbie Basile (PA) * Ms. Tammy (Butler) Beatty ‘80 Ms. Chloe Bellone ‘22 Ms. Lisa Bongo ‘79 Ms. Pamela Bongo ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. John Cameron ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Philip Christe (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coelho (P) Mr. Paul Coleman ‘74

Mr. Joseph Coleman (PA, GP) Ms. JoAnn Constantini ‘66 Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. Jeanne Coleman Demko ‘88 (P, PA) Dennis Uniform Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy (PA) * Mr. John Flanagan ‘77 Garden Girls Repellants LLC Ms. Kara (Gillespie) Morris ‘92 Richard & Patricia (Bongo) Gustavson (PA) ‘81 Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA) Mr. Brian Hatcher ‘12 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hogan ‘90 IBM Ms. Jamie Jankowski ‘98

Knights of Columbus Marquette Council # 245 Knights of Columbus Rev. John D. Kennedy Assembly # 99 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kurfehs Mr. & Mrs. Ian Lenz (P, PA) Mr. Bryan Lewis III Linde Mrs. Karen (Filosi) Magit ‘98 Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney - ‘72 & ‘70 Mary & Kevin Maloney * Mr. & Mrs. James Mannion ‘68 Mrs. Mary T. McCormack Mr. Sean McGrath ‘10 Drs. Gregory & Dorothy McKenna (P)

Reverend Gregg D. Mecca Joseph & Denise (Henry) Scott & Marianne (Urkiel) Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) * Mitchell ‘81 (PA) Ms. Madeline Suarez ‘20 Ms. Cara Morris ‘79 Ms. Johanna (Brockelman) The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, Tolan ‘78 ‘19, ‘22) * The Wang Family Ed Nichols Family ‘85 Bruce & Jeannine Weed (P) Mrs. Tara (Lapak) Nicholson John & Kathy Witek (PA) ‘91 Anna & Michael Pizzo ‘89 (P) Ms. Ashley Plumb ‘06 Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. David Ring, Jr. (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ross (P) Anthony & Grace Smyth * Dr. Lynne (Wekerle) Stieger ‘91 49

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Immaculate is often called a family, and part of being a family is celebrating each other. Throughout the year, share your work promotions, family news, travel adventures, published books and papers, continuing education, career moves, volunteer work, awards, and more for inclusion in the magazine. You can reach us at: jdemko@myimmaculatehs.org

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Kathleen (Trocola) Green ‘68 has spent time producing races, gathering sponsors, and announcing. Now getting her barrel horse in shape to start competing in about 3 months.

Gary Gramling ‘72 retired from Brookfield Police Dept. - holds the title of longest serving full-time officer at the department.

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UPCOMING REUNIONS Class of 1970: October 23, 2021 Class of 1971: October 23, 2021 Class of 1972: June 4, 2022 Class of 1980: Spring of 2022 Class of 1981: September 18, 2021 Class of 1991: Fall of 2021 Your reunion year is an occasion to renew ties with classmates and reflect on what Immaculate means to you.

We look forward to working with alumni in classes ending in 1 and 6 to hold reunions in 2021. We are happy to help plan virtual reunions or inperson events. Please contact Jeannie (Coleman) Demko ‘88, Alumni & Events Director at jdemko@myimmaculatehs. org if you would like to get started in planning your reunion!

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Suzanne (Mitchell) Westerberg ‘69 - Completed the RN to BSN program at Western Connecticut State University and graduated summa cum laude!

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Recent get together at the Durkin Pool with Class of ‘72 friends.

Jeanne (Bennett) Merola, Alice (Motta) Wells, Kathie (Flanagan) Grabert (front row),Bob Van Houten, Ed Durkin, Bill Grabert, Jim Pacific (back row).

Peter Tragni ‘82 - After a successful career in the Army and 27 years in the Danbury Police Department Peter retired and went back to school. He is currently a licensed therapist and a middle school counselor in Waterbury.

Wayne Leiss ‘82 - started his own business and rebranded it this year to Adventures In Connection.

Mary (McFeeley) Lavado ‘86 began a new job on June 21 at Ro, a start-up telemedicine company. Mary will be part of the implementation of Ro’s Nurse Triage telephone line.

Thomas Saadi ‘88 - State of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, who serves as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Army Reserves, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

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Alexandra Lukianoff ‘91 has a new position as Medical Director at Craig Center for Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine in Nashville, TN and also serves as Regional Medical Director for Healogics Specialty Physicians.

Abigail Burke ‘16 passed the NCLEX exam and is officially a registered nurse

Vincent DiGilio ‘00 was voted in as the new Danbury City Council President William Hatcher ‘17 graduated from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Will played lacrosse all four years and was captain of the team his senior year. He is a mechanical engineer with OLA Consulting Engineers in Hawthorne, NY.

Isabel Almeida ‘94 was elected corporator at Newtown Savings Bank Ashley Plumb ‘06 received the Rookie of the Year award at Rockwell School in Bethel, which honors a teacher that has been with the school district for less than five years. In August, Ashley will begin her Ph.D. program in Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut, where she will be studying special education and Applied Behavior Analysis.

John Barata ‘96 was awarded Competitive Coach of the Year by the Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association Inc.

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Alexandra (Lexi) Oskam ‘16 received the New York State Historic Preservation Award for Excellence in Archaeological Stewardship.

Danielle Marcone ‘17, student athlete at Quinnipiac University made the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) all academic teams for cross country and track & field for all three years of her eligibility.

Christopher Mok ‘17 - graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology and is kicking off his professional career with McHenry Architecture out of Portsmouth, NH. Chris will also pursue his Masters of Architecture degree in the fall at Wentworth.

Kevin McCoy ‘18 published his first ever first-authorship paper, Biomedical Text Link Prediction for Drug Discovery: A Case Study with COVID-19. If you are interested, you can find the article at https:// lnkd.in/ghYSggt Nicole Palmieri ‘18 graduated Summa Cum Laude from Christopher Newport University with a bachelor’s degree in American Studies and minors in Leadership and U.S. National Security Studies. She was a member of the Honors Program and the President’s Leadership Program.

She will be attending University of Connecticut School of Law in the fall on a full scholarship.

Ryan Fanella ‘19 - has been named to the dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business for outstanding scholarship during the Spring 2021 semester. Students who achieve dean’s honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 percent of students in their college.

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Jack Dunleavy ‘03 - Married Kelly Ormond on May 29, 2021.

Kevin Hudak ‘03 - Engaged to Erin Russell on New Years Eve

Dean White ‘10 - Married Danielle Peloso on December 11, 2020

Ryan Nolan ‘09 - Married Christie Daniels on June 9, 2021

Margot Cano ‘15 - Engaged in November 2020 to Tyler Mannix.

Wedding planned for November 2022

Mark LaPorte ‘09 - Engaged in January to Kerri Stolle. Wedding planned for July 2, 2023

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Alex Asencio ’89 Lindsay (Brown) Smith ’06 Jon Fenaroli ’87 Moira Kenny ’09 Chris Linkowski ’88 Zachary Long ’04

Lauren (MacKay) Neeley ’05 Anthony Simone ’01 Walter “Dusty” Thompson ’71 The 1995 State Championship Girls Soccer Team

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For more information go to immaculatehs.org/hof or contact Alumni & Events Director, Jeannie Demko ‘88 at jdemko@myimmaculatehs.org.

OH BABY! Jaime McGlasson ‘03 - Welcomed her third child James Scott Fischer in February, 2021.

Samantha (Rosenblum) Barrett ‘14 - welcomed Hudson Alexander Barrett in May, weighing 6 lbs.11 oz

Melissa (Lopes) Haynes ‘02 Second child, Madelyn Grace was born in April - 6 lbs. 9 oz. & 20 in. Proud big brother, Grayson.

Gary Raymond ‘07 & Kristen (Carvalho) Raymond ‘07 - welcomed Drew Jameson Raymond in February, 2021.

Kelly O’Connor ‘05 - Daughter, Avery born in December, 2020

Chris Fahey ‘10 - Daughter, Keira born October of 2020.

Dayna (Foley) Kuzniewski ‘07 & Tyler Kuzniewski ‘01 welcomed a baby boy, William James, July 21.

NEW BABY? The IHS Alumni Association provides free Future Mustang baby bibs to alumni that have recently welcomed a new addition into their families. Please email Jeannie Demko, Director of Alumni Relations at jdemko@ myimmaculatehs.org about your baby to receive a new bib. Don’t forget to share a photo of your littlest Mustang wearing their very first piece of Immaculate apparel!

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ONCE A MUSTANG, ALWAYS A MUSTANG -

ALUMNI STAY CONNECTED!

The strength of alumni connections has always been a part of what makes Immaculate so special, and this past year has been no exception. Despite the challenges of the pandemic which prevented most in-person gatherings, alumni found creative ways to maintain strong bonds with each other and their alma mater. “I have never been so proud to be a Mustang,” says Jeannie (Coleman) Demko ‘88, Director of Alumni Relations. “The unwavering support of our alumni is inspiring and seeing everyone pull together during a challenging time to stay connected and lift each other up is truly heartwarming.”

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NOVEMBER

In September the annual Golden Mustang Mass was live streamed from the Msgr. John B. Hossan Chapel. We were so fortunate to have Golden Mustangs from the Classes of 1966-71 join us virtually for this special day and immediately following the Mass alumni enjoyed reconnecting and chatting via Zoom.

DECEMBER

On November 11, Immaculate High School celebrated Veteran’s Day with a Virtual Veterans Day Tribute in which retired United States Air Force Colonel, Gerard Ryan (IHS Class of 1986) shared his experiences and love of country in a very meaningful and important video message to our students. It was a blessing that many alumni were able to “tune in’’ to the livestream to remember our Veteran’s on that special day.

In December, alumni shared some Christmas cheer by sharing favorite holiday memories, traditions, ornaments, recipes and photos and Jacqui Gantnier ‘66 was the winner of this year’s Ugly Christmas Sweater contest!

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JANUARY

Eighteen speakers from several different cities and states were able to participate in IHS’ annual Career Day. These alumni joined our students via a Zoom platform projected onto large screens in the front of their classrooms and shared their expertise, career advice and anecdotes for success.

In January a group of our most recent graduates from the Class of 2020 met via Zoom with current juniors and seniors to share their insights, experiences and advice about college planning during our annual Alumni College Panel

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A fun highlight from this year was Immaculate’s first-ever virtual 5K, the Alumni Dash. Alumni from 30 classes spanning every decade of Immaculate history took part in the virtual race! Mustangs from all over the world “raced to reconnect” with fellow alumni by walking or running 3.1 miles from anywhere, logging their finish times and sharing amazing pictures of their race adventures!

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

As the saying goes, “apart in distance, but never in heart.” Alumni from several different classes gathered together virtually to reconnect during the pandemic.

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ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS Gifts from alumni are a powerful vote of confidence in the future of Immaculate High School. Alumni who contribute are making a strong statement about the education they received and their desire to ensure that future generations have the same opportunities. The Immaculate community is grateful to the following alumni for their generous gifts made July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

1966

Total Class Gifts - $17,905 Participation - 10% Class Representatives: JoAnne (Tomanio) Price Joseph Abdella JoAnn Constantini Nancy (Milot) Duhamel Robert Godfrey Mary Gulya Victoria Hickey Gordon Juhl John McAvoy Cathy Murphy Daniel Murphy JoAnne (Tomanio) Price Denise Sullivan Thomas Sweeney Kathleen (McKenna) Tauro

1967

Total Class Gifts - $1,975 Participation - 6% Class Representatives Terry (Miller) Bourque Susan (Murphy) Carbone Marsha (Abdella) Carolan Paul Cumming Susan (Cavanaugh) Elmore Dorathea Gulya-Stasny Donna (Begg) Palmer Michael Sturges

1968

Total Class Gifts - $6,526 Participation - 13% Class Representatives: Patricia (Stankaitis) O’Neil Donald Barton Janice (Berlow) Callahan Raymond Doolan Michael Fagan Regina Gardner Gloria (DeCesare) Gross Joyce Hess Paul Hiro Elizabeth (Durkin) Hommert Brendan Jugler Michael Kearns 56

Cathleen Kowalski James Mannion Ralph McIntosh Christopher Palmer Dean Tarsi Michael Zarcone

1969

Total Class Gifts - $2,350 Participation - 7% Class Representatives Maureen (Brew) Arsenault Mary Dowling Marino Leonard Jejer Sara (Hodge) Karakula Elizabeth (Bothelo) Kuzniewski Catherine (Richardson) Murdock Linda (Orlando) Ottavio Barbara (Berry) Palmer F. Michael Palmer Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer Patricia Saviano Deborah Shanley 1970 Total Class Gifts - $14,184 Participation - 8% Class Representatives Paul Brown Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello Patricia Halas Kenneth Kowalski Laura (Taylor) Leblow Laura (Schiller) Mackay Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney Candis (Ferris) McCarty John Mulvihill Fraser Randolph Carol (Zacher) Rinkoff Robert Smith 1971 Total Class Gifts - $4,565 Participation - 9% Class Representatives: Jan Maria Jagush

Anonymous Anonymous Carl Bailey Elizabeth Halas Paulette (Levesque) Hart Jan Maria Jagush Lawrence Morgan James Purcell Barry Rickert Gail Samaha Anne (Simpson) Schmiedel Robert Schmiedel Michael Timan Mark Vaghi Margaret (Reese) Williamson

1972

Total Class Gifts - $24,139 Participation - 12% Class Representatives: Greg Horan Patricia (Tulipani) Becker James Brew Deborah Conlan Edward Durkin Michael Frank Jeffrey George Michael Gianfranceschi Kathleen (Flanagan) Grabert William Grabert Gary Gramling Frances (Polakowski) Holloway Arthur Gregory Horan Robert Hossan Marta Keane Robert Mahoney Robert Van Houten Alice (Motta) Wells

1973

Total Class Gifts - $2,075 Participation - 2% Class Representatives Patricia (McGrath) Palmer Eleanor Staib James Vaccarelli

1974

Total Class Gifts - $2475.21 Participation - 3% Class Representatives Paul Coleman William Craig Gary Hartell Peggy (Shea) Hewett Steve Palmer

1975

Total Class Gifts - $475 Participation - 4% Class Representatives: Kathleen (Jordan) Rubino Claire (Mahoney) Anderson Henry Louis Stephen Motta Anthony Saviano

1976

Total Class Gifts - $23,102 Participation - 7% Class Representatives Laurie Albano Anonymous Lori (Dennehy) Burns Cynthia Clark Paul Garavel Cheryl Hyatt Honora Murphy Catherine (Gerwien) Pinto Patrick Waldron Peter Wixted

1977

Total Class Gifts - $1,380 Participation - 6% Class Representatives: Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford Michael Casey John Flanagan Maureen (Elston) Kerins Edward LaMere Robbin (Pennell) Preusse Joan Pryde Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford

1978

Total Class Gifts - $8,452 Participation - 4% Class Representatives John Cameron Mark DePaul Thomas Hefferon Joan (Wixted) Kiely Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb Johanna (Brockelman) Tolan

1979

Total Class Gifts - $620 Participation - 3% Class Representatives: Deirdre Dolan-Nesline Catherine (Spak) Amodeo Lisa Bongo Gerald Garavel Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch Martin Lynch Cara (Carvalko) Morris

1980

Total Class Gifts - $3,537 Participation - 8% Class Representatives: Meg (Losee) Riefberg Anonymous Tammy (Butler) Beatty Candace (Greco) Curran Margaret (Connors) Gilett Timothy LiVolsi Stanley McKenney Margaret Newell Meg (Losee) Riefberg Heather (Lasorso) Streeter Jonathan Wichman Dion Wixted

1981

Total Class Gifts - $12,447 Participation - 10% Class Representatives: Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell Anonymous

Sharon (Walsh) Brace Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle Kathleen (Frainier) Fredrickson Patricia (Bongo) Gustavson Richard Honeck Siobhan Kieras Patricia (Foley) McFarlin Rebecca (Dzubak) Mercaldo Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell Scott Mitchell Joseph O’Connor Kathleen O’Rourke Joe Rios Karoline Rossini Marjorie Shannon Laurie (McKenzie) White Cathleen (Corey) Winter

1982

Total Class Gifts - $7,200 Participation - 9% Class Representatives Jennifer (Parsons) Abercrombie Richard Abercrombie Natalie Caetano Christopher Coyle Joseph Draper Marnie (Wichman) Gleissner James Hawk John Honeck Jeannette (Kuck) Liebers Kathleen LiVolsi Kelly (Stabell) O’Rourke Sean O’Rourke Peter Ruppert

1983

Total Class Gifts - $2,252 Participation - 3% Class Representatives: Joe Sullivan Dennis Fulling Robert Morse Mark Motyka Eileen O’Marra Christopher Setaro Joseph Sullivan

1984

Total Class Gifts - $7,897 Participation - 5% Class Representatives: Martin Tuite Anonymous Andrea Baker Pamela Bongo Andrea Dolan Colleen (Walsh) Mars John McKenney Frank Salvatore Michael Seaman Martin Tuite

1985

Total Class Gifts - $23,960 Participation - 6% Class Representatives Anonymous Heidi (Schiemann) Cristofalo William Dolan Donna (Ward) Doran Lynn (LaForte) Dudas Jay Gunzy Elizabeth (Gerwien) Iaciofano Becky (Gage) Johnston

Christine (Czyz) Lawlor Edward Nichols Helen (Carr) Talaksen 1986 Total Class Gifts - $9,237 Participation - 11% Class Representatives: Ron Gleissner & Stella ArayaWeil Anonymous Raymond Baker David Cappiello Mark Caraluzzi Brendan Deakin Joleen (Garofalo) Dennison John Drohan Ronald Gleissner Mary-Alice (McFeeley) Lavado Kevin LiVolsi Eric Nadeau Michele Randazzo Joann (Maroto) Soltis Kevin Starke

1987

Total Class Gifts - $8,191 Participation - 5% Class Representatives: Carolyn (Sullivan) Schlichtig Scott Banning Paul Blaszka Michael Buono Gerald Densk Debra (Drury) McCoy Marla Rebhan Dana (Henry) Saidman Dana Smith Denise (Henry) Suarez

1988

Total Class Gifts - $2,457 Participation - 9% Class Representatives: Valerie Aderson Anonymous Maureen (Mango) Austin Kathleen (Gribbin) DeMarco Jeannie (Coleman) Demko Thomas Ginty Jennifer Henderson Faith Hickey Daniel Keefe John Lanczycki Kristi Molinaro Robert Morris Brendan O’Marra Shamus O’Rourke Thomas Saadi Laura Schmeltz Thanh (Nguyen) Shorter Patricia (Gavagan) Tharas

1989

Total Class Gifts - $22,199 Participation - 13% Class Representatives Anonymous Barbara (Dominakus) Braatz Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe Howard Busse Sandra Cerveira Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani Jane (Greene) Cipriano Ann Marie (Waupotic) Donohue William Foye Michelle (Lentner) Foye Jeffrey Goethals Christy Green Hickey Christopher Holzer

Jennifer (Clifford) Hussey Scott Jewell Brian McGovern Nelson Mingachos Robert Mitchell Michael Pizzo Bernard Reidy Joseph Ryan Robert Schlichtig

1990

Total Class Gifts - $11,582 Participation - 10% Class Representatives Anonymous Mark Baker James Cipriani Sean Curran Patrick Gribbin Robin (Modzelewski) Haddad Andrea Henry Chris Hogan Erin Melody Andrew Morgado Sarah Nadeau Pineault James Quish Stephanie Shaughnessy Kelly (Moffa) Whalen

1991

Total Class Gifts - $4,810 Participation - 9% Class Representatives: Andrew Barry Danielle (Guertin) Bon Tempo Thomas Dominakus Matthew Fagan Carol Hawk Margaret (Bierwirth) Kent Mark Linkowski continued on page 56

ALUMNI PORTAL Take advantage of the IHS Alumni Portal! This private, password-protected site and alumni directory is free and exclusive to Mustang alums. You will be able to connect with fellow classmates and network with Mustangs from across class years. Visit immaculatehs.org/ login and follow the simple instructions to sign up or edit your profile!

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ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS continued Kimberly (Werdann) MacKinnon Steve Maxwell Tara (Lapak) Nicholson Robert O’Neill Domitila (Corte-Real) Pereira Jennifer (Fuegeman) Quish Lynne (Wekerle) Stieger

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1995

Total Class Gifts - $3,430 Participation - 7% Class Representatives Kimberly (O’Brien) Corgan Nancy (Sousa) Degree Melissa Falkenthal Kara Gillespie Meghan Hart Matthew Masi John Scalzo Ryan Schonfeld Robert Stanley Owen Tharrington

1993

Total Class Gifts - $1,425 Participation - 7% Class Representatives: Jack Bouffard & Erin Maguire Victor Almeida Jack Bouffard Marc Ennis Kelly (Durkin) LaReau Brian Macauley Erin Maguire Catherine (Lynch) Ross

Total Class Gifts - $1,100 Participation - 5% Isabel (Vaz Corte-Real) Almeida Jason LaReau Michael Mango Teresa (LiVolsi) Poulos Tracey (Barb) Vogl

Total Class Gifts - $375 Participation - 6% John Madzula Kelly (Fagan) McElroy Brian Melody Andrew Riepe

1996

Total Class Gifts - $225 Participation - 3% Rachele (Henriquez) Brown Eric Martone Simon Tarvin

1997

Total Class Gifts - $1,220 Participation - 5% Class Representatives Christopher Cosio Melisa (Farrell) Garcia Michael Hufnagel Megan LiVolsi Elizabeth North

1998

Total Class Gifts - $465

Participation - 5% Class Representatives

Adam Ross Laura Sullivan Maureen Vannucci

Jonathan DeJoseph Jamie Jankowski Karen (Filosi) Magit Terrence McNicholas Michael Sullivan

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1999

Total Class Gifts - $21,000 Participation - 10% Class Representatives Colin Gehan Alyson (Meeker) Halas Edward Kilian III Wayne Lounsbury Kevin Nadeau Brian Romano Alexander Tomas 2000 Total Class Gifts - $632 Participation - 5% Class Representatives David Bonilla Joshua Critelli Vincent DiGilio Kathleen Vannucci

2001

Total Class Gifts - $1,125 Participation - 7% Class Representatives Anonymous Mary Ann (Jakubek) Frengs Tucker Keating Austin Monteiro Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney

2007

Total Class Gifts - $435 Participation - 3% Class Representatives: Dan Murtha

Total Class Gifts - $425 Participation - 2% Class Representatives: Melissa (Lopes) Haynes

Christopher Cerminara Jacqueline Goode Gregory Haliskoe

Melissa (Lopes) Haynes Joseph Mohn David Ring

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2003

Kathleen Czel Joseph Kosar Christopher Nathanson

Total Class Gifts - $0 Participation - 0% Class Representatives: Kevin Hudak 2004 Total Class Gifts - $0 Participation - 0% Class Representatives

2005

Total Class Gifts - $325 Participation - 5% Class Representatives Anonymous Kyle Cerminara Clark Neugold Katherine (McCartney) Neugold

2006

Total Class Gifts - Up to $50 Participation - 1% Class Representatives Ashley Plumb

Total Class Gifts - $215 Participation - 3% Class Representatives

2009

Total Class Gifts - $385 Participation - 5% Class Representatives: Ryan Nolan Josh DiBella Christian Haddad Mark LaPorte Ryan Nolan

2010

Total Class Gifts - $587 Participation - 4% Class Representatives Christopher Fahey Anthony Mazzucco Sean McGrath Dean White

IHS ALUMNI AND PARENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY In our continuing effort to support our graduates and families, we invite all alumni and parentowned businesses to submit their information to be included in this new, public, user-friendly resource.

The purpose of the Immaculate Business Directory is to provide the opportunity for members in our school community to support each other in business and professional endeavors. Visit www.immaculatehs. org/businessdirectory to complete the form. Listing in the directory is free and available to IHS alumni, parents of alumni and current parents

2011

Total Class Gifts - $0 Participation - 0% Class Representatives

2012

Total Class Gifts - $200 Participation - 3% Class Representatives Brian Hatcher David Tortora

2013

Total Class Gifts - $550 Participation - 3% Class Representatives Tiffany Basile Danielle Bissonette Mink

2014

Total Class Gifts - Up to $50 Participation - 1% Class Representatives: Emily Burke Julia Stevens

2015

Total Class Gifts - $350 Participation - 6% Class Representatives Taylor Basile Lauren Brugnatelli Nicholas Hatcher Robert Mancini Samantha Thuesen

2016

Total Class Gifts - $0 Participation - 0% Class Representatives Katie Girardot 2017 Total Class Gifts - $70 Participation - 3% Class Representatives: Isabel Kent David Bono Dominic Coppola William Hatcher

2018

Total Class Gifts - Up to $50 Participation - 1%

Class Representative: Isabella Cipillone, Helena Sabo & Maddie Werdann Joseph Suarez

2019

Total Class Gifts - $180 Participation - 4% Class Representatives: Zach Demko, Mackenzy Garden & Mary Johnson Jessica Dennison Mackenzy Garden Taylor Mascetta Kyle Scirbona Andrew Tureaud

2020

Total Class Gifts - $320 Participation - 6% Class Representatives: Drew Mitchell & Lauren Oskam Victoria Bono Christopher Cianflone Francesca Coppola Lauren Oskam Erica Penny Andrew Riotto Madeline Suarez

BECOME A CLASS REP! Join the IHS Alumni Association as a Class Representative! We are looking for class representatives to assist the alumni office with communicating and connecting with classmates. It’s easy, fun and advances the mission of IHS! You do not need to commit to spending a lot of time to make an immediate impact. If you have the time and interest, taking the lead on getting classmates together on an annual basis or helping to assemble a reunion committee every 5 years builds class unity and ties to IHS. If interested or for more information, please contact Jeannie Demko at jdemko@ myimmaculatehs.org.

CLASS OF 2021 SENIOR CLASS GIFT The Senior Class Gift is a tradition at IHS and is an opportunity for seniors to leave their legacy just as former Mustangs have done over the years. The 2021 Senior Class Gift will help to fund a beautiful grotto giving homage to Mary, our patron saint. Future Mustangs will be able to gather around the grotto in prayer. Many seniors made their gift in honor of a favorite teacher, coach or staff member and each honoree received a note acknowledging the gift in their honor.

Thank you to the following members of the Class of 2021 for your support!

Mia Arcario Brianna Barnett Ethan Beaulac Morgan Begler Robert Blair III Kyle Burns Alyssa Campo Remy Chila Zachary Clark

Alexis Demko Jason Dennison Joseph DiMaria Ailene Doherty Thomas Fahey Amber Fairchild Caitlin Fanella Gianna Fanelli Adelina Fardella Aiden Finnegan Vincent Fontenelli Robert Fontenelli Alexys Garden Grace Garvey

Perry Ghosh Abby Giansiracusa Samuel Godino Ethan Goodman Julia Goodwin Elias Haddad Nicholas Iannetta Alexis Johnson Daniel LeBlanc Nicholas Lenz Logan McAloon Devin McGovern Peyton McGrath Meryl McKenna

Peyton McKenzie Brianna McLin Zachary Meyerson Kate Mitchell Kolbe Mosher Lucy Nevin Alexa Pannese Sebastian Parenti Matthew Pizzo Celia Preveza Lauren Pruner Mark Radigan Siobhan Reidy Matthew Riggs

Stella Sabo Kaitlyn Segreti Alyssa Suarez Andrew Talarico Thiago Teixeira Grace Tirado Jenna Vieux Shelby Weed Peter Wirth

In Memoriam Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through Your mercy, rest in peace.

Please join us as we offer prayers for the members of the Immaculate community who have recently passed away.

Marie (Pawlisak) Beard ‘66 Rachel (Boudreau) Botelho ‘67 Joseph Carmen - former Principal Patricia (Comer) Cochran ‘74 Peter Connolly - former AD John (Jay) Crockett ‘88 Patrick Curtin ‘89 Isabelle Detje - former faculty Deborah Dolan ‘82 Gus Edwards - former faculty Isabelle T. Farrington former SAB Barbara (Broderick) Ferrara ‘74 Kathleen (Curran) Fitzsimmons ‘72 Steven Francis ‘89 Robert Ginty ‘70 John Hanna ‘68 Paul T. Hart - former faculty Richard Hutchison ‘71 John Keane ‘77 Joan Leonard ‘69 Thomas Liddane ‘85 William Marven ‘77 Thomas McAuliffe former faculty George Savage ‘80

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Joseph Carmen

In memoriam ~ July 1970 - October 2020

Always having a passion for teaching and living his faith, Joe Carmen brought his natural ability as a visionary leader to his work as the principal of Immaculate High School from 2011 to 2016. Joe was instrumental in positioning Immaculate as the first 1:1 technology high school in Connecticut as well as developing a strategic plan to successfully increase student enrollment and assist with planning the school’s 50th anniversary. Our love and prayers are with Joe and his family.

Isabelle T. Farrington

In memoriam ~ October 1917 - May 2021

A long time friend of Immaculate High School, Isabelle T. Farrington served on the School Advisory Board and made a tremendous impact for students who excel in academics, demonstrate their faith and take leadership roles in the community through an endowment fund that distributes approximately $25,000 per year. Isabelle believed in Immaculate’s mission, the potential of students and was always seeking ways to demonstrate her inspirational support.

If we have inadvertently missed a recently deceased member of the Immaculate Family, please email jdemko@myimmaculatehs.org so that we can remember and pray for them at our annual Mass of Remembrance. For a complete list of deceased alumni by class, visit www.immaculatehs.org/inmemoriam.

Gifts in Memory/Honor

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hroughout the past school year, gifts have been made to Immaculate High School to honor an individual or to preserve and perpetuate the memory of loved ones. In 2020-2021, the following family members, classmates, parents and friends made their gifts in honor of those they love, in the spirit of faith and charity. The Mass intention at our opening school Mass on Friday, September 3, 2021 will be for all those listed below.

In honor of IHS administration Ms. Brianna McLin ‘21

In honor of Mr. D’Ausilio Ms. Alexis Demko ‘21

In honor of George Assad Mr. Matthew Pizzo ‘21

In honor of Mr. DeMaida Ms. Alexys Garden ‘21

In memory of Raymond E. Baker Ms. Andrea Baker ‘84

In memory of Louis & Jean DePaul Mr. Mark DePaul ‘78

In memory of Terrence M. Barrett, student 1964 - 1966 Mrs. Dolores Barrett (PA)

In memory of Liam Devine ‘20 Mrs. Thirza Conway Mrs. Denise Howe* Preston Lurie, M.D. & Sarah Weinshel, M.D. The Randolph Family - Chris & Maureen, Jack, Kevin The Dr. Joseph B. & Lillian Stiefel Foundation Elizabeth Weinshel and Joel Goldfarb

In honor of Mr. Blecharczyk Mr. Perry Ghosh ‘21 In honor of Mr. Buhl Ms. Morgan Begler ‘21 Mr. Robert Fontenelli ‘21 Ms. Stella Sabo ‘21 Mr. Thiago Teixeira ‘21 In honor of Cheryl Burns Anonymous In memory of Joe Carmen Al Vitiello & Suzanne Brown Vitiello (PA) In memory of Sal Chieffalo, Sr. Anonymous In memory of Barbara G. Cianflone Aires Anonymous Joseph and Lois Baiad Augustine & Loretta DeLuca (GPA) Jeanne Coleman Demko ‘88 (P, PA) Ms. Justine Erdmann In honor of Mr. Cirella Mr. Logan McAloon ‘21 Mr. Kolbe Mosher ‘21 In honor of the Class of 2021 Ms. Brianna Barnett ‘21 Ms. Caitlin Fanella ‘21 In honor of Miss Czel Mr. Ethan Beaulac ‘21 Mr. Robert Fontenelli ‘21

In honor of Mr. DiBella Ms. Grace Garvey ‘21 In honor of Mrs. Doherty Ms. Abby Giansiracusa ‘21 Ms. Siobhan Reidy ‘21

In memory of Bernard Henry The Saidman Family Joseph & Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) *

In memory of Paul McPadden, coach Mr. Leonard Jejer ‘69

In honor of Michael D. Hogan ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Hogan ‘90

In memory of José Mingachos Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ‘89 (PA)*

In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Horan, Jr. Gregory Horan ‘72

In honor of Coach Carlo Pascuzzi Mr. Peyton McKenzie ‘21

In memory of Norman Kaback Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA)

In honor of Señora Proverb Ms. Mia Arcario ‘21 Mr. Aiden Finnegan ‘21 Mr. Nicholas Lenz ‘21 Mr. Sebastian Parenti ‘21

In memory of Steve Kaplanis, coach Anonymous In honor of Mrs. Kohler Mr. Peyton McKenzie ‘21 Ms. Kate Mitchell ‘21 In honor of Mr. LaPorte Ms. Adelina Fardella ‘21 Mr. Daniel LeBlanc ‘21

In honor of Mr. Quesnell Ms. Shelby Weed ‘21 In honor of Mrs. Quinn Ms. Lucy Nevin ‘21 Ms. Kaitlyn Segreti ‘21

In honor of Mrs. Lazzaro Ms. Alexis Johnson ‘21

In honor of Mr. Reynolds Mr. Joseph DiMaria ‘21 Mr. Vincent Fontenelli ‘21 Mr. Peyton McGrath ‘21

In honor of Mrs. Longfellow Mr. Peter Wirth ‘21

In memory of Sara Samaha ‘67 Ms. Gail Samaha ‘71

In honor of Matt Farina Ms. Alexis Demko ‘21

In honor of Mrs. Maloney Mr. Kyle Burns ‘21

In honor of Mrs. Stone Ms. Grace Tirado ‘21

In honor of Coach Lisamarie Font Ms. Amber Fairchild ‘21

In honor of Mary, Queen of Heaven, Peace and the Rosary Ms. Alyssa Suarez ‘21

In memory of Steven Francis ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Blaszka ‘87

In honor of Brian McGovern ‘89 Sean & Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ‘89 James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘90 & ‘89 Mrs. Jane Cipriano ‘89 Mr. Jeffrey Goethals ‘89 Mr. Christopher Holzer ‘89 Ms. Jennifer Clifford Hussey ‘89 Mr. Scott Jewell ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. John Lanczycki ‘88 Mr. Robert Mitchell ‘89 Anna & Michael Pizzo ‘89 (P) Amy Ballis & Joe Ryan ‘89

In honor of all IHS faculty Ms. Gianna Fanelli ‘21 Mr. Elias Haddad ‘21 Ms. Brianna McLin ‘21 Mr. Matthew Pizzo ‘21

In honor of Ms. Donnarummo Ms. Alexis Demko ‘21 Mr. Samuel Godino ‘21

In honor of Bob Gerwien Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ‘78 (PA)* In honor of J.T. and Joe Gunzy Mrs. Frances Anderson In memory of Paul T. Hart (former faculty, PA) Ms. Meghan Hart ‘92

In honor of Mr. VosWinkel Mr. Mark Radigan ‘21 In honor of Patricia Walsh Joe O’Connor ‘81 In honor of Mrs. Wild Mr. Zachary Meyerson ‘21 Ms. Lauren Pruner ‘21 In memory of Candace Williams ‘99 Alyson (Meeker) Halas ‘99 61

IHS CLASS OF ‘89,

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A Beacon Of Light

ometimes a light shines bright, other times dim.

For the Class of ‘89, there have been many ups and downs in the last year but through it all, their light has shown bright and they have been a beacon of hope, faith, love, and friendship.

In July of 2020, the Class of ‘89 experienced the loss of two of their classmates, Patrick Curtin and Steve Francis. Feeling that loss, several classmates decided to plan a memorial Mass to remember and pray for all members of the class who have passed away. This beautiful Mass was held at St. Rose of Lima Church and alumni and family members gathered together safely in the midst of the pandemic and were comforted by their faith and friendship.

The connection that the Class of ‘89 has with each other and to Immaculate is inspiring. During the past year, alumni from this class planned virtual get togethers often, golfed at the annual Golf Outing, served on the School Advisory Board, shared their expertise with our current Mustangs on Career Day, participated in Immaculate’s first ever Virtual 5K, and shared in each other’s joys and sorrows. Bernard Reidy ‘89 who serves as the Development Chair on the School Advisory Board reflects about his class and

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shares, “I think we’ve had a terrific class. We’ve always been a great class and have come together a lot to keep that going over the years. It’s a very special bond we share.”

In the spring, when Brian McGovern ‘89 was honored at Immaculate’s Light the Way annual gala with the Nancy K. Dolan Leadership Award, his former classmates rallied together in support of Brian and Immaculate.

The Class of ‘89 Facebook page exploded with congratulatory self-recorded videos and messages for Brian. Memories and photos were shared and collectively the Class of ‘89 raised $12,000 to continue to support the mission of Immaculate High School.

Again, the Class of ‘89 was a beacon of light for each other and their Immaculate family.

As the school year came to a close, six members of the Class of ‘89 gathered together at Immaculate’s Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Ceremony in celebration of their sons and daughters who graduated with the Class of 2021. These legacy families were beaming with pride as they shared their joy together.

What special bonds IHS alumni possess! These bonds reflect the values of faith and friendship ever present and shining bright in our Mustang family.

Class of ‘89 and graduates - (pictured front row L-R) Zachary Clark ‘21, Siobhan Reidy ‘21, Michelle (Lentner) Foye ‘89, Ryan Foye ‘21, Devin McGovern ‘21, Michael Pizzo ‘89, Matthew Pizzo ‘21(pictured back row L-R) Bernard Reidy ‘89, Dana (Werdann) Clark ‘89, William Foye ‘89 and Brian McGovern ‘89.

A FAMILY TRADITION

For many families, attending Immaculate is a legacy that continues from generation to generation. We are proud to recognize 12 legacy families with students from the class of 2020.

Jeannette (Pesce) Campo ‘93 and Alyssa Campo ‘21

Michele (LaJoie) Chipman ‘82 and Meghan Chipman ‘21

Dana (Werdann) Clark ‘89 and Zachary Clark ‘21

Jeannie (Coleman) Demko ‘88 and Allie Demko ‘21

Joleen (Garofalo) Dennison ‘86 and Jason Dennison ‘21

Thomas Fanelli ‘91 and Gianna Fanelli ‘21

William ‘89 and Michelle (Lentner) ‘89 Foye and Ryan Foye ‘21

Michael Halas ‘84 and Emma Halas ‘21

Brian McGovern ‘89 and Devin McGovern ‘21

Michael Pizzo ‘89 and Matthew Pizzo ‘21

Bernard Reidy ‘89 and Siobhan Reidy ‘21

William ‘85 and Carolyn (Sullivan) ‘87 Schlichtig and Matthew Schlichtig ‘21

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OUR MISSION In the Roman Catholic tradition, Immaculate High School fosters the development of the whole student by nurturing individual spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and social growth through an academically rigorous college preparatory curriculum that encourages respect, responsibility, reverence, creativity and leadership.

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