Traditions 2024

Fall 2024

TRADITIONS

“This is an exciting time for all Mustangs as we usher in a new era for our students.”

- Nelson Mingachos ’89, IHS Athletic Director

Fall 2024 Head of School Wendy M. Neil Dean of Academics Jennifer Gallo Dean of Counseling and Student Services Timothy Nash Dean of Students Bill Garvey Design Samantha Kohler Contributing Writers Kim Begonja, Jeannie (Coleman) Demko ‘88, Theresa Ludanyi, Wendy Neil, Amy Polacko Contributing Photographers Kim Begonja, Samantha Kohler, Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87, RmediA, Robert Taylor Photography, Kevin Skelly On the Cover: Mustang Valley has been the heart of Immaculate High School athletics – and now it has a whole new look. Bishop Frank J. Caggiano blessed the school’s new $1.3 million turf field and track complex in September 2023, which was part of a capital campaign honoring Immaculate’s 60th anniversary.

Traditions Magazine is published annually for alumni, parents, parents of alumni and friends of Immaculate High School. Please email address changes to advancement@myimmaculatehs.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 over 25 communities in Connecticut and New York. Founded in 1962, an Immaculate High School education facilitates the formation of respect, responsibility and reverence by fostering the development of the whole student. Located in Danbury, CT, Immaculate High School is an independent Diocesan-sponsored Catholic high school.

Immaculate High School admits students of any race, creed, national or ethnic origin and handicapped status to all rights, privileges, activities and 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

TRADITIONS MAGAZINE

4 Letter From the Head of School 5 French Exchange Program Meet the New Dean Of 6 Academics: Jennifer Gallo Dave Cirella & 7 Retirements: Leslie Quinn Doherty Leads Campus 9 Jen Ministry With an Open Heart 11 Career Day 14 Mustangs Give Back

to the Class 16 Congratulations of 2024 18 Disney’s The Little Mermaid 20 Fine Arts Highlights & Awards 22 Athletic Highlights 24 Athletic Awards 26 Signing Day Legacy: Robert E. Gerwien, 30 ASr.Lasting Scholarship Endowment Fund

35 Summary of Contributions 36 Called to Lead 46 Class Notes 53 Alumni Giving 58 Legacy Families 59 The Catholic Faith Calls Us to Serve:

Immaculate High School Exists Because of Those Who Lived that Call

Photo courtesy of Kevin Skelly

LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

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t has been quite a year! I am truly honored to take on the new position of Head of School at Immaculate bestowed on me by the Immaculate High School Board of Directors with the blessing of Diocese of Bridgeport Bishop Frank J. Caggiano.

As many of you know, I had been serving as acting Head of School for the 2023-24 school year, following President Mary R. Maloney’s retirement. I have been an educator for 30 years, teaching in Virginia, Switzerland and here at Immaculate for six years before taking on the role of principal.

She has impressed all of us, exhibiting excellent leadership, making thoughtful decisions, anticipating and meeting challenges and communicating effectively. After a thorough process conducted by our search committee, the Board unanimously voted for Ms. Neil’s appointment. Her enthusiasm about Immaculate is contagious–and she is thoroughly committed to an innovative vision for its future.

-Joseph Draper ‘82, Chairperson, IHS Board of Directors 4

My love and passion for our Mustang community runs deep. I am humbled and excited to take on this position at a time when I see so much possibility for Immaculate.

Our staff is world class and we have amazing families from over 25 towns in Connecticut and New York. We were once again ranked #1 Catholic Co-Ed Day School in Connecticut and also moved up four spots to become #4 Best Catholic High School in the state (according to Niche). Immaculate was also honored as the #8 Best High School for Athletes.

I plan to build on this success as we look for more ways to innovate, support our students in their development and attract more quality candidates to our school community. As students, parents, friends and alumni in our Immaculate family, I hope you will join me in this endeavor.

Your recognition of how truly special an Immaculate education is–and your ongoing support–make our success possible!

With gratitude, Wendy M. Neil Head of School

FRENCH EXCHANGE PROGRAM It’s been a “fantastique” year for some Immaculate students–and French visitors!

It all started when Immaculate French teacher Catherine McDonough met with FideoJoy’s founder, Segolene de Tiliere, in February 2023. The organization is a total immersion Catholic youth exchange program based in Lyon, France. Some of McDonough’s students were interested in the program so three French students came to stay with the respective families of Alina Budzynski ‘26, Daviana Reyes Espinal ‘26 and Bianca Costa ‘26 in October 2023.

Bianca described her experience as “challenging in the beginning, but also incredible.” She lived in Lille, in the northern part of France near the border with Belgium.

“Whatever makes you uncomfortable is your biggest opportunity for growth”.

We hope to facilitate more of these incredible exchanges in the future! À bientôt!

Pictured left: 3 French exchange students during their time at Immaculate

Immaculate’s visitors attended IHS during the day, and engaged in activities with their host families outside of school. Thanks to the graciousness of those families, the three French students had an incredible and unique experience!

In June 2024, Daviana, Alina and Bianca had the chance to travel to France to reciprocate the exchange. They each lived in a different area of France so they were fully immersed in the French language and culture by participating in activities with their host families and by attending school for the first part of their stay.

Alina lived in Sartrouville, 10 miles from the center of Paris. Alina went to school each day in Neuilly, on the banks of the Seine River. She got to experience high school and participated in classes in French. The bonus was to freely spend her two-hour lunch break wandering the streets of Paris, eating at local cafes, shopping and visiting all the wonderful sights! “I feel like I am waking up in a movie every morning,” Budzynski said.

Daviana lived in Le Mans, in the Loire region of northwestern France. “I am forever grateful for the opportunity to go stay with my French student and to live in that manner and experience her life. It was truly fascinating,” she said. “I got to familiarize myself with a new culture, country and people I would have never otherwise gotten the chance to know. I got to experience all the tourist attractions in a unique way which I would not have traded for anything”.

Alina and her French exchange host exploring

Daviana having a meal with her exchange family

Daviana & Bianca sightseeing

Bianca at the beach in France

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Meet the New Dean of Academics

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Jennifer Gallo

n June the Immaculate High School Board of Directors announced that Jennifer Gallo has been named Dean of Academics.

As dean, she will develop and support the school’s academic programs and instruction, be an academic coach for the teachers and lead strategic curriculum planning, implementation and tracking including serving as a liaison for both parents and teachers with academic and curriculum questions.

Ms. Gallo holds a bachelor’s degree in education from Iona College plus two master’s degrees from Mercy College/Fordham University—one as a literacy specialist and another in school building leadership.

She has taught at all levels; preschool and elementary school in the Bronx, then middle school at Saint Mary School in Ridgefield, followed by three years at Immaculate High School where she has been teaching history and English.

What she will miss most about being in the classroom is the relationships with the students. “Establishing good working relationships with students is a key element of effective teaching,” she comments.

In her new role she hopes to still be in the classroom some of the time in support of the teachers, assisting with goal setting, relationship building and professional growth as well as sharing good instructional ideas from internal and external sources across the building.

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Immaculate faculty have a strong, positive, student-centered culture.

I am excited and motivated to step into this new position. Just as we ask our students to come in every day ready to learn and grow, I will approach my new responsibilities with the expectation that I will learn and grow while encouraging and supporting the teachers in their professional development and success.

DAVE CIRELLA

RETIREMENTS

We say a fond farewell to IT Director Dave Cirella after 12 years of friendly, timely and effective service to the students, faculty and staff of Immaculate High School.

Dave came to Immaculate to help launch the 1:1 iPad program, an initiative begun by then Principal Joe Carmen and President Kathleen Casey. He is responsible for the architecture of the network infrastructure, bolstering it to run a device for each student and faculty member in the school as well as workstations for the administrative staff. Over the years the devices have gone from iPads to laptops and public information screen installations plus an athletics/Hall of Fame electronic kiosk have been added. Through all the growth and change, Dave has ensured that our network is strong and secure, up to handling all the demands our busy community places on it.

While at IHS, Dave launched the CyberPatriot Program, coaching teams to participate in the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, which challenges teams of high school and middle school students to find and fix cybersecurity vulnerabilities in virtual operating systems. The Immaculate team was a four-time Connecticut Regional Champion under his leadership.

Dave also launched and was the initial instructor for a series of computer technology courses, IT Essentials and Networking Essentials, a two-course set, successful completion of which leads to professional certifications – and an elective, Introduction to Cyber Security.

In the athletic sphere, as the boys tennis coach in 2019, he led the team to its first ever appearance in the state championships where they placed third – the pinnacle in school history.

As he leaves, he wants to encourage students to “avoid the drama” and be open and accepting of everybody – respecting their cultures and personal circumstances.

In retirement he will indulge his love of travel, planning a fall trip to Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales, followed by later excursions to New Zealand and Australia as well as Germany. Portugal remains his best loved destination and will doubtlessly be visited many times in the coming years. “I love the culture, the food,” he said. “The cities and towns are beautiful.” In addition, he will be studying many languages with a goal of learning ten. Currently he is able to read Portuguese, German and Spanish.

LESLIE QUINN When the Art Department was looking for a new instructor nine years ago, then President Mary Maloney called Leslie Quinn to see if she had ever considered teaching at the high school level. Leslie, an artist who had substitute taught at St. Rose of Lima Elementary School and in the Newtown School District, decided to apply and was hired by Joe Carmen.

Teaching teens is what she has come to love. “I like the give and take of adolescence,” she said.

“Also in the high school art studio, one can really teach art, from fundamentals to technique as well as nurture the talents of one’s students.”

She tried to keep her classroom an environment where students could come in and destress while they worked – a small break from the intensity of their academics where they could use a different part of their brains –although she did challenge and critique her AP students as they built their portfolios. The flourishing Art Club is another place where many students have benefited from her mentorship.

Leslie appreciates the relationships she has been able to build with the students. She has a special place in her heart for the international students, navigating a foreign country and educational system, far away from home.

It is gratifying for her when students take the time to write a letter about the impact she has had on them or return to visit or keep in touch after graduation and through college.

In 2021, Leslie was awarded a Foundations in Education grant which she used to purchase a document camera to be used in instruction, and a free-standing, foldable kiosks to accommodate traveling art shows. Through these shows, the students’ work gets more exposure and so does the school.

As much as Leslie has loved teaching at Immaculate High School, she came to a point this year when she felt that now is the time to move to her next phase of life. Her five sons are grown up, marrying and starting families. She wants to be present to all of them, be helpful and supportive. It is time to be with family.

She shares these words of advice for students,

“Work hard. Take responsibility.

Stay close to your grandparents.”

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MUSTANGS

Outside the Classroom

IT’S ALL CHEMISTRY:

What exactly is elephant toothpaste?

Why do different metals produce different colors when heated?

How can you use heat to flatten a can in milliseconds?

What is Oobleck made of?

Our AP Chemistry students are always up to something exciting in the lab and this year for the first time ever, our students took their chemistry experiments and knowledge out of Immaculate’s lab and into neighboring middle school classrooms! Stepping into the teacher’s role, they planned and delivered nine exciting science experiments, keeping a whole class of seventh graders engaged at both St. Peter School and St. Gregory the Great School in Danbury. Each group performed three experiments using slides to explain exactly what happened and why to classes that buzzed with enthusiastic chatter after each demonstration. Our AP Chemistry students went above and beyond by creating engaging and informative lab experiences for the students, truly showcasing their deep understanding of the subject.

The confidence and clarity with which the students presented complex topics was truly impressive.

These Mustangs know their geography! IHS students took third place in the Connecticut High School GeoChallenge this year. Our competitors: pictured above: Robert Pattison ‘27, Nick Paris ‘24, William Tucker ‘24, Jacob Saadi ‘26, and Rafi Antonios ‘26, Pictured below: Michael Hatcher ‘24, Jonathan Timmel ‘24, Kevin Bailie ‘24, Marco Dias ‘24, and Geno Ventresca ‘24.

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Lending the Mayor a Helping Hand!

Jacob Saadi ‘26 did an internship in Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves’ office the second semester of this year.

He said the most important thing he learned was how cities function and the purpose of local government. Saadi did everything from managing the front desk, to writing letters, to answering phone calls on constituent concerns and hosting the “Ask the Mayor” livestreams.

“The internship has definitely opened many doors and ideas for my future,” Saadi said. “It has made me more interested in public service and lawmaking and those could be possible career opportunities I see myself taking.”

Danbury Public Schools celebrated Read Across America this March.

Immaculate boys and girls basketball teams, with coaches Mingachos and Rendino, visited Morris Street School to read to the students. They also visited Ellsworth Avenue School to read the children their favorite stories and visit with teachers Kathy Flynn ‘89, Isabella Mingachos ‘16 and Principal Marnie Durkin ‘88. The classrooms were full of excitement as the basketball teams brought their favorite stories to life.

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Jen Doherty Leads Campus Ministry With an Open Heart “Campus Ministry – be a part of something where you can come as you are.”

These simple words of invitation put a spotlight on Jen Doherty’s approach to the Campus Ministry program.

Following Jesus’ example, who met people where they were and showed them that faith is foundational to everyday life, Jen’s mission with Campus Ministry is to help students to make faith foundational not only in their Immaculate experience but throughout their lives. She offers spiritual, service and social opportunities, trusting that, through the grace of God, she is helping students to follow His plan for them.

Service Lifts Up Servers as Well as the Served Service projects this year included participating in the Danbury Regional Hospice color run fundraiser, making lunches for Danbury’s Dorothy Day Hospitality House, making beds at Villa Maria in Stamford for Diocesan Eucharistic pilgrims plus collecting clothing and toiletries and making breakfast for homeless individuals in NYC, the “breakfast run.” On New Year’s Eve and on Easter, Jen was joined by students, parents, alumni and members of her family to serve dinner at Dorothy Day. Students reap benefits as well as the clients they serve. “The breakfast run was meaningful not only to provide the homeless with food, but also to talk to them and witness their positivity and perseverance. The experience reminded me of how important it is to be charitable in both big and small ways.” said Katie Carrasquillo ’26. “The breakfast run showed me the generosity of the Immaculate community in providing items and personal time. I feel very lucky to have this opportunity right in my high school community.” added Mikayla Hanel ’26.

Providing Spiritual Opportunities The beauty of attending a Catholic school is the ability to freely gather to praise, thank and seek assistance from God. Jen asks leaders from teams, clubs and honor societies to read and serve at Mass, drawing attention to the value of participating in the faith. Students may also participate or lead at daily Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, Stations of the Cross, retreats, reconciliation, advent wreath lighting and faith journey reflections. Jen has also started the singing of “Immaculate Mary” after Mass and the Rosary to honor our patroness Mary the Immaculate Conception.

Socializing Builds Community Our faith is a relationship with God and we are created to live in community with Him and each other. We strengthen our relationship with Jesus and Mary through prayer, and with others by talking and doing things together. Jen plans social events such as serving refreshments after morning services and organizing Campus Ministry group attendance at games and shows.

Looking Ahead Jen believes that, like Jesus’ apostles, we are ordinary people called to live His plan for us, each evolving differently on our faith journey through opening our hearts to His will. Campus Ministry supports students on their journey. Next year returning members will assume leadership roles in planning and running Campus Ministry activities, welcoming all to grow in their faith.

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BRAVE ENGINEERS

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Win First Place in CT Six Years in a Row!

he assignment? To create Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), for wildfire monitoring and mitigation. Immaculate High School’s “Brave Engineers” squad used its innovation and knowledge in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to take first place in the statewide challenge. This means they’ve come out on top six years in a row! This Immaculate STEM squad also earned an Honorable Mention in the RWDC National/International Competition.

Immaculate students created a state-of-the-art drone, the D-23 which was nicknamed “Firefly,” that met all the criteria the RWDC Challenge provided, and in several cases exceeded what was required.

The Real World Design Challenge is an annual competition run by public and private partnerships, with the goal of setting a solid foundation for our future STEM workforce. It gives high school students the chance to work on real-world engineering challenges

using professional science and engineering resources in a virtual environment – applying classroom lessons to real-life challenges found in the working world.

“Our Brave Engineers did it again! We are so proud of all the hard work our Immaculate students put into this competition and their passion for STEM shows,” said Jeanine Antonios, Immaculate’s Career and Technology Department Chairperson and the team’s coach. “I’d also like to thank Ruthanne Szumski from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Engines who served as a mentor for students on this project.”

“We continue to emphasize STEM in our Immaculate curriculum and extracurricular activities because we know it sets our students up for tremendous success in the professional world,” said Head of School Wendy Neil. “Great job Brave Engineers!”

Pictured from LR: Siwei Han ’26, Madison Lowthert ’26, Michael Jimenez ’26, Collin Lowthert ‘24, Ryan Martin ‘26 and Robert Pattison ‘27

MUSTANGS SET THEIR SIGHTS ON EXCITING CAREERS For David Mitchell of New Milford, it all started 10 years ago when he stepped onto his first flight.

“Ever since then, I have been fascinated by the concept of aviation and the entire industry that propels it forward,” Mitchell said. “I found many different paths in the industry that interest me, but recently–especially through my academics at Immaculate–I have been called toward one specific path: piloting.”

Mitchell will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University next year, the nation’s only university specializing in aviation and aerospace, on the “Accelerated Private Pilot Track.” He credits his family’s support plus Immaculate High School’s rigorous academics and robust college prep strategy. Mitchell took the school’s Advanced Placement Physics, a course taught in conjunction with the University of Connecticut, and Advanced Placement Statistics, done in partnership with Western Connecticut State University. Both gave him a broader understanding of the aviation field, while offering the opportunity to earn college credit through the University of Connecticut and Western Connecticut State University respectively.

Mitchell’s Immaculate counselor also guided him toward his top four school choices, aided in part by special software and databases, and he applied early to his top pick. He was elated to receive his acceptance to Embry-Riddle in October 2023. “This enabled me to continue stress-free throughout most of my senior year without the hassle of college admissions above my head until May,” he said.

Career Day 2024

Photo L-R: Peter Tragni ‘82, Carl Bailey ‘71, Lauren Brugnatelli ‘15, John Madzula ‘95, Rachel (Marotta) Daddona ‘08, Rob O’Neill ‘91, Karen (O’Connor) Kravec ‘93, Emily (Dakin) Zoller ‘04, Montana (Beutler) Alexander ‘09, Ashley Plumb ‘06, Connor McNerney ‘18, Christiana Pitrelli ‘17 and Joe Taylor ‘17.

If you don’t manage your own career, someone else will.

Those were the words of Immaculate’s Career Day keynote speaker, Rob O’Neill ‘91, who is the chief financial officer of Viatris, a global pharmaceutical company. He said he came to Immaculate Friday, April 26 from Pittsburgh because he still cares about the school that helped him achieve success.

“When I went off to Bryant University I felt well prepared, not only educationally but spiritually,” O’Neill told students. “I should probably tell you that your faith and your morals are extremely important. As you go through life and your career, you’re going to be challenged and I’m going to ask you now to consider not compromising on your morals.”

Twenty-one speakers met with students in small groups in Immaculate’s classrooms as part of the annual event. Among them were a civil defense attorney, social worker, registered dietician, IT director, school counselor, financial planner, biotechnology executive, pastry chef, Sikorsky flight operations chief, registered nurse, TV producer, restaurant owner, teacher, author and sales director.

“We are blessed with an incredible alumni community that gives back in so many ways,” said Jeannie (Coleman) Demko ‘88, Director of Alumni and Events. “Our graduates go on to be successful in a variety of careers and we love it when they come back to share advice and the secrets of their success with the Mustangs of today.”

Exposing students to as many career options as possible is one of the key objectives of Immaculate’s Counseling Department, where college prep truly begins on day one. “We have so many students whose curiosity and inspiration were sparked by hearing someone share the details – and journey – of their career,” said Tim Nash, Dean of Counseling. “And we receive great feedback from students on how helpful they find these events.”

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MUSTANGS GIVING BACK

Congratulations to Trilby Cellamare ‘24 for being recognized for her work with Hillside Food Pantry Outreach! She, along with 17 other student organizations from middle schools and high schools around Connecticut, were recognized for their spirit of service to others in their communities. Well done Trilby!

Brigid ‘24 and John ‘26 Connors spent their weekend collecting, sorting and delivering goods for Gretel’s Heart. So many people in need will benefit from their hard work!

Proud is an understatement!

We are beaming for Immaculate sophomore Jacob Murphy and his commitment to our community! We are honored to have such a dedicated young person who represents our spirit of service at IHS. A recent post from Mayor Roberto Alves says it all: “Jacob is an inspiring young man. He has volunteered over 500 hours of community service through local nonprofits such as Jericho Partnership, Dorothy Day and many more, all while playing three sports and maintaining good grades. He stopped by the mayor’s office for what he thought was a food rescue mission. We surprised him with an official mayor’s proclamation and we chatted about all his community service work and his future plans. Jacob gives us all hope for the future.”

She’s the First is one of the most active clubs at Immaculate! In addition to spreading Saint Patrick’s Day cheer messages throughout the school and delivering smiles through candy grams, they collected used books to benefit the Connecticut Institutes for Families, Inc. and raised almost $250 through Candy Gram to benefit charities like Ann’s Place. They also collected personal care products to support local high school students. During the holiday season they put their creative talents to work in decorating a tree for the Festival of Trees at Ann’s Place raising funds to provide comfort, support and resources to people living with cancer.

Giving Tree ASL: The American Sign Language Club hosted its Giving from The Heart tree this year and our hallway overflowed with baby items. All our amazing donors truly touched our hearts, but more importantly they helped to clothe and take care of some of the neediest babies in our community. May God continue to bless and guide our Immaculate family.

Stuff the Bus: This year, our National Honor Society worked closely with alumni Paul Hiro, Emil Curran and Mike and Margaret (Midge) Fagan all from the class of ‘68 to “Stuff the Bus.” They collected food items during school lunch periods and collected items within the community on a Saturday. The group delivered the food to Jericho Partnership, which serves at-risk youth in Danbury.

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Swinging for a good cause! Our Girls Softball team hit the field to raise money for the Caroline Previdi Foundation. The charity was created in memory of Caroline Previdi, a first grader who was lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.

Our Boys Varsity Baseball Team faced off against Bethel High School all in the name of raising funds to support breast cancer awareness.

We would like to thank Immaculate parents Kateri and Marc Kenney of Southbury for organizing!

“It’s part of the fabric of who we are at Immaculate. We support students’ personal development-and we give back in a huge way.”

- Jen Doherty, Director of Campus & Music Ministry and Fine Arts Department Chair

The IHS Stable not only came up with a great design for this past year’s homecoming shirts but raised an amazing $660 through shirt sales! Funds raised were donated to the American Cancer Society.

Key Club Shoe Boxes: Each year our IHS Key Club celebrates the holiday season by giving back to members within our community that are less fortunate. They wrapped, filled and delivered dozens of shoe boxes stuffed with gifts to Samaritan’s Purse! Operation Christmas Child provides presents to children around the world during the Christmas season.

IHS Campus Ministry students and parent volunteers, including parents of alumni, made a trip to New York City on Palm Sunday to distribute clothing and food to the city’s homeless. As part of the Midnight Run Program, clothing, food and toiletries were collected, breakfast sandwiches and oatmeal prepared, bagged lunches packed and off our group went to serve approximately 75 people in need in lower Manhattan.

Chelsea’s Charity, founded by Immaculate freshman Chelsea Phaire, was featured on Nickelodeon in December. Chelsea’s Charity collects and gives art supplies to children in need so that they can creatively express their emotions and overcome challenging times! For more info visit her website at www.chelseascharity.org.

Eucharistic Procession: On Pentecost Sunday, Campus Ministry and Students for Life spent the afternoon making beds and cleaning bathrooms at the retreat house in Stamford where pilgrims for the Eucharistic procession will be staying! The Eucharistic Procession throughout the Diocese of Bridgeport is an historic invitation to celebrate the gift of the Eucharist in our lives.

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Congratulations!

Congratulations!

KEVIN BAILIE HONORED AS VALEDICTORIAN

JENNA SAIDMAN HONORED AS SALUTATORIAN

Kevin Bailie of New Fairfield, CT was the Class of 2024’s Valedictorian and Jenna Saidman of Bethel, CT was the Salutatorian. Bailie spoke at the ceremony and told parents, “Your support every single day has helped develop and shape the hearts, minds and souls of the graduates you see before you.”

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aledictorian Kevin Bailie will be attending the University of Notre Dame and earned a first prize $50,000 STEM scholarship from The Angeles T. Arredondo Foundation that will pay his college costs. Bailie will major in biomed engineering with a double major in public health. His goal is to change the way the organ transplant list is handled in the United States, after his own struggle with liver disease at age 14 which almost required him to need a transplant. Bailie also received the George Eastman Leadership Award and the IHS Student Council Officers Award, where he served as president. He played a pivotal role as an attorney on the school’s Mock Trial Team. As the head coach of a T-Ball team, he displayed exceptional leadership skills. Plus, he was one of Immaculate’s Boys Tennis Team captains.

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alutatorian Jenna Saidman will also be attending the University of Notre Dame where she plans to study business. She earned a scholarship from The Angeles T. Arredondo Foundation.

Saidman received the Immaculate High School Campus Ministry Senior Leader Award and is also active in Key Club. Saidman was a captain of the Immaculate’s Girls Basketball Team and also volunteered as a counselor at the school’s Mustang Basketball Camp.

She is a member of the Writing Club and received the Harvard Prize Book Award and the Bowdoin Book Award for her dedication to learning and intellectual curiosity. Her dedication to community service includes two President’s Volunteer Service Awards of more than 100 hours per year.

WE CONGRATULATE OUR TOP TEN SENIORS! The remaining seven students rounding out Immaculate’s Top Ten are Rebecca Chory of Danbury who will attend Fairfield University, Ava Fleming of Redding who will attend Georgetown University, Emelia Gibowicz of Danbury who will attend Sacred Heart University, Carly MacKinnon of Danbury who will attend the University of Connecticut, David Mitchell of New Milford who will attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Nicole Radliff of New Fairfield who will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Melanie Riggs of Danbury who will attend the University of Florida.

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IMMACULATE’S TOP TEN

Nicole Radliff, Emelia Gibowicz, Kevin Bailie, Jenna Saidman, Will Tucker, Carly MacKinnon, David Mitchell, Rebecca Chory, Melanie Riggs and Ava Fleming,

Student of the Year

WILL TUCKER

William Tucker of Danbury was named Immaculate High School’s Student of the Year for the 2023-24 school year.

He will be attending Purdue University and was the captain of Immaculate’s Cross Country and Track Team. Tucker received the award for demonstrating a curiosity for learning, school spirit, moral character, kind-heartedness and determination. He earned an Angeles T. Arredondo Foundation STEM scholarship award and the 2023 Cornell Book Award for outstanding academic performance. He also co-founded and was the co-president for the Bee and Quiz Bowl (Geography Club). Tucker is a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Rho Kappa Social Studies National Honor Society and made Immaculate’s highest level of honors, Presidential Honors, throughout his high school career. He is one of the school’s Top Ten graduating students.

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The Classof 2024 Albertus Magnus College Alvernia University American University Anna Maria College Arizona State University (Tempe) Assumption University Auburn University Ave Maria University Belmont Abbey College Benedictine College Bentley University Binghamton University Boston College Boston University Brandeis University Bryant University Bucknell University Caldwell University Carnegie Mellon University Catholic University of America Central Connecticut State University

Chaminade University of Honolulu Champlain College Charleston Southern University Chatham University Clark University Clarkson University Clemson University Colgate University College of Charleston Colorado State University (Fort Collins) Connecticut College Culinary Institute of America Curry College Denison University DePaul University Drexel University Duquesne University Eastern Connecticut State University Elizabethtown College Elmira College Elon University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach) Endicott College Fairfield University Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Fordham University Framingham State University Franciscan University of Steubenville Franklin & Marshall College Franklin Pierce University Gannon University George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Gettysburg College High Point University Hillsdale College

Hofstra University Howard University Indiana University (Bloomington) Iona University Ithaca College James Madison University Johnson & Wales University Keene State College King’s College Le Moyne College Lehigh University Louisiana State University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Lynn University Manhattan College Marist College Marywood University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Merrimack College Miami University (Oxford)

CLASS OF 2024 by the numbers The Immaculate High School graduating Class of 2024 contributed more than 4,306 hours to a school-wide total of 20,304 hours of community service this year.

Of the 86 members of the graduation class, 100% of students who applied to colleges and universities were accepted and were awarded scholarships and grants totaling $28 million.

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Misericordia University Mitchell College Moravian University Mount Saint Mary College Mount St Mary’s University Muhlenberg College New England College New Jersey Institute of Technology New York University North Carolina State University Northeastern University Northern Michigan University Norwich University Oklahoma State University (Main Campus) Pace University (New York City) Pacific University Palm Beach Atlantic University Penn State University (University Park) Plymouth State University Providence College Purdue University

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Students in the Class of 2024

Quinnipiac University Regis College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhodes College Rider University Ringling College of Art and Design Robert Morris University Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rutgers University (Camden) Rutgers University (New Brunswick) Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s University Salve Regina University Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University Siena College Southern Connecticut State University Southern New Hampshire University Springfield College St. Bonaventure University St. John’s University

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College Acceptance Rate

St. Lawrence University St. Thomas Aquinas College Stevens Institute of Technology Stonehill College Stony Brook University SUNY at New Paltz SUNY College at Cortland SUNY Oneonta SUNY Polytechnic Institute Susquehanna University Syracuse University Temple University Texas Christian University The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Tampa The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Dallas Trinity College Tufts University Tusculum University Union College

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College Acceptances

University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of Bridgeport University of California (Davis) University of California (Irvine) University of California (Riverside) University of California (San Diego) University of California (Santa Barbara) University of Colorado (Colorado Springs) University of Connecticut University of Dallas University of Delaware University of Florida University of Hartford University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign University of Maryland (College Park) University of Massachusetts (Amherst) University of Massachusetts (Boston) University of Massachusetts

(Dartmouth) University of Massachusetts (Lowell) University of Memphis University of Miami University of Mississippi University of New England University of New Hampshire (Main Campus) University of New Haven University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Dakota University of Northern Colorado University of Notre Dame University of Oklahoma University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh) University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of Rochester University of Saint Joseph University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of South Florida (Main

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Service Hours over 4 years

Total Scholarships, Grants and Merit Awards

Campus) University of Southern Maine University of Utah University of Vermont University of Virginia (Main Campus) University of Washington (Seattle Campus) Vermont State University Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington College Wentworth Institute of Technology Wesleyan University Western Connecticut State University Western Michigan University Western New England University Westminster College Wilkes University Wingate University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University

Bold type indicates the college/university that members of the Class of 2023 have chosen to attend this fall!

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Seaside Story Immaculate’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid delighted sold out audiences at Edmond Town Hall, Newtown. It is the story of Ariel, a young, headstrong princess of the seas who wishes to establish herself in the world of humans. Aside from the natural opposition of her father Triton, she encounters difficulties stemming from her own impetuous decision to accept the aid of her father’s sister and enemy, Ursula. Friends come to the rescue, lessons are learned, hidden histories are revealed and understandings are reached.

The show was a feast for the senses combining awesome voices, dazzling dancing and a kaleidoscope of resplendent costuming and sets. Staging a familiar story, seen almost ubiquitously by today’s youth can pose a challenge to provide something that feels fresh while delivering the well-known scenes. Our cast and crew accomplished it with confidence, humor and flash.

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Seven Angels Theater Halo Awards IHS was nominated for Halo Awards in ELEVEN different categories.

SEVEN ANGELS HALO AWARD NOMINATIONS & WINNERS BEST COMIC MALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL: Immaculate High School: Neil Sarkar as Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid BEST COMIC FEMALE PERFORMANCE IN A MUSICAL: Immaculate High School: Maddy Janik as Flounder in Disney’s The Little Mermaid BEST DANCING: WINNER Immaculate High School: Disney’s The Little Mermaid BEST CHORUS: Immaculate High School: Disney’s The Little Mermaid BEST PERFORMANCE BY A SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL: Immaculate High School: Olivia Scherer as Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTOR IN A CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL: Immaculate High School: Maximillian Fleming as Prince Eric in Disney’s The Little Mermaid BEST PERFORMANCE BY A LEADING ACTRESS IN A CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL Immaculate High School: Olivia Chila as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid BEST CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL: Immaculate High School: Disney’s The Little Mermaid UP & COMING HALO AWARD: WINNER Immaculate High School: Olivia Scherer, recognized for her exceptional vocal control in the roll of Ursula in The Little Mermaid.

It’s Not the Destination, It’s the Journey The Drama Club presentation of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane introduced audiences to a vain, self-involved china rabbit living a pampered life, in a well-to-do family, doted on by a little girl named Abilene. Edward’s life is comfortable until it is not, when he is separated from Abilene and passes, over many years, through one new situation after another, bringing him into contact with a variety of people struggling against loneliness, cruelty, poverty, illness and grief. These experiences touch his heart as he learns about loss and recovery, kindness and compassion; his physical journey becoming the catalyst for a personal journey away from his selfish and conceited past.

The excellent and heartfelt character portrayals by our student actors brought audiences along on the journey, causing many an empathetic tear to be shed first in compassion for those suffering and then relief seeing Edward’s personal growth. These actors accomplished challenging material exceedingly well, edifying and entertaining all in the room.

SEVEN ANGELS HALO AWARD NOMINATIONS & WINNERS : BEST CONTEMPORARY PLAY: Immaculate High School: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane BEST MALE STANDOUT PERFORMANCE IN AN ENSEMBLE PRODUCTION: WINNER Immaculate High School: Spencer O’Rourke as Edward Tulane in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane BEST INCIDENTAL OR ORIGINAL MUSIC IN A PLAY: WINNER Immaculate High School: Abigail Ransley for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane BEST PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN AN ENSEMBLE PRODUCTION: Immaculate High School: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Immaculate’s Inspire Choir took the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City!

“The experience working with this level of music and musicians has absolutely transformed our high school singers,” said Fine Arts Department Chair Jen Doherty. “The conductors urged students to not just impress the audience, but inspire them through music to choose love and be a catalyst for change in our world. Our choir members were moved by the music as well and told me they got goosebumps while performing.”

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tudents performed in the National Symphonic Chorus’ “I Choose Love” show on March 12. Immaculate’s Inspire Choir performed alongside students from the University of Connecticut, Wagner College, the University at Albany and a high school chamber choir from New Jersey.

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Doherty credits a generous donation from her fifth grade drama teacher, Mr. Dean Smith, and the support of several other individuals for making the trip to New York City possible for all 20 students who attended. The idea began in the fall when Doherty submitted recordings of Immaculate’s Inspire Choir performing the previous spring. She was thrilled to receive the news that the choir made the cut and they started learning the music in early January.

“You know the old adage: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? And the answer is practice, practice, practice,” Doherty said. “Our students spent Sunday through Tuesday perfecting the music with the entire ensemble in New York - plus put in lots of practice beforehand. I am so proud of them!”

Congratulations to Sarah Caruso ‘25 who won second place in the Danbury Cultural Commission’s short story contest for her story, “The Sinking and Final Beat of Life.” Congratulations also to Parker Chieffalo ‘24 who won Honorable Mention for her short story “untitled.” You can read both on our LinkedIn page.

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Our Inspire Choir shared Christmas cheer with residents of St. John Paul II nursing home with a stop at Ridgefield Crossings to sing with the residents there! These young people are putting Immaculate on the map with their joy, laughter and spirit! Our Inspire Choir and Junior Inspire Choir joined forces to spread Christmas cheer at the Danbury Mall, The junior choir is made up of students from the following schools: St. Joseph in Danbury, St. Rose of Lima in Newtown and St. Mary in Ridgefield.

A HUGE congratulations to Jaelynn Melchor ‘27, winner of the Division Local Level for the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, for her brilliant essay in which she was asked to “identify a woman who became involved in the Irish independence movement and/or freed the north from British colonialism”.

Jaelynn’s submission took an interesting look at the importance and the sacrifice that these women made and continue to make on behalf of the movement.

Music isn’t just background noise in Immaculate; it’s a vibrant thread woven into the fabric of our high school experience. Whether it’s the impromptu performances in our Dining Hall or our electrifying musicals, music provides the soundtrack to many of our most memorable activities. It energizes our school spirit and creates a sense of community. It’s more than just entertainment; it’s a platform for expression, collaboration and fostering a shared love for the beauty of sound. In March we celebrate Music in our Schools with activities each week geared toward celebrating this love of all things music.

We enjoyed Music in Our Schools with Dining Hall shows, Jukebox Lunch Fridays, Mystery Singers Mondays, Music Trivia Tuesdays and Little Mermaid mini performances (at Immaculate and out in the community)!

THE CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS annually honors two outstanding seniors who excel in the fine arts. This year’s awardees were Jonathan Timmel ‘24 and Meghan Kearns ‘24.

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SPORTS

BBDI: ICE HOCKEY

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ongratulations to our BBDI ice hockey co-op team IceCats on their big win against New Milford to secure the SWC Championship.

In a bittersweet end to a great hockey season at Quinnipiac, the IceCats battled hard, left it all on the ice and made it to the state championship – a monumental accomplishment. Their loss doesn’t diminish the incredible journey they’ve been on together. They’ve inspired us with their dedication, teamwork and sheer grit. True Mustangs! We thank our seniors for their leadership this season: Aidan Henn #22, Ryan Colwell #20, Stephen Balzano #9 and Sean Keenan #35. The BBDI IceCats team was also selected as Connecticut High School Coaches Association (CHSCA) team of the year! This is a huge accomplishment and a true testament to all their hard work and dedication on the ice.

Here’s to a fantastic season and well-deserved recognition!

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY ARE STATE CHAMPS FOR SECOND YEAR!

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ur Cross Country Team won the 2023 Class S Boys Cross Country Championship with sophomore Lorenzo Lopes winning the CIAC Class S Boys Cross Country title at Wickham Park in 16:49! Earlier in the season in the SWC Championship, the team finished third with four runners in the top 24: Lorenzo Lopes, 16:28.6, Seamus Downey, 17:41.4; 15, Samuel Allen, 17:59.0; 19, Hunter Brown, 18:05.0; 23.

ATI FOOTBALL

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ur ATI Varsity Football Team was recognized as 2023 Connecticut Technical Conference Champions making it to the 2023 Semifinals in The CIAC State Championship Tournament. ATI is the co-op team combining Abbott Tech and Immaculate High School. Congrats to the team for all of their hard work, grit and determination throughout the season!

IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES “SPORTSMANSHIP SUPERHERO” AWARD

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he Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) awarded Immaculate High School a “Sportsmanship Superhero” honor at its High School Sportsmanship Conference October 3. Athletic Director Nelson Mingachos accepted the award on behalf of the school at the Aqua Turf Club event in Plantsville.

The CIAC honored Immaculate as a Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award recipient for founding a “Class Act Council” which will adhere to and promote principles of good sportsmanship. Balsamo was a longtime athletic director and executive director of CIAC. “We are humbled by this award and greatly appreciative,” said Mingachos, who was promoted to athletic director in 2019 and is an Immaculate alumnus. “But much of this credit goes to an amazing team of coaches, to our faculty and staff who support athletics and, of course, to our 23 Mustangs who make my job fun!”

ATHLETIC AWARDS

BRENAN MCCABE ‘26 - 12TH FASTEST SOPHOMOREOR-YOUNGER NATIONALLY IN THE 400M (This includes all official performances by all athletes 10th grade or under in all meets in the country between the beginning of April and the end of June.)

Some of his other accomplishments include:

CIAC eSports: Our Mario Kart team, under the tutelage of Coach Dave Quesnell, had a 7-1 regular season record and were the two seed in the State Tournament, making it to the semifinals. Our Super Smash Brothers team had a 5-3 record and were the sixteenth seed in the tournament.

In the Eastern Region Madden NFL Solos, Michael Hatcher ‘24 had a regular season record of 6-2. And in the Northeastern Region Splatoon 3, our team’s regular season record was 5-3 and they were the 12 seed of 16.

Congratulations to our eSports All State Champion Ryan Beverly ‘26.

Ryan has proven his mastery in drifting and power-up usage, both essential to excelling in Mario Kart! Congrats and we can’t wait to watch your progress next season!

Indoor: - School Record in 200m, 300m, and 400m - South West Conference Champion in 300m - South West Conference Championship Meet Record in 300m - All-New England - National Qualifier in the 400m Outdoor: - Part of school record 4x100m, 800m SMR, and 4x200m teams - School records in the 200m and 400m

- All-Time SWC (Conference) records in the 200m and 400m - South West Conference Meet Record in the 400m - State Champion in the 200m and 400m - All-State - 13th Fastest 400m in State History at State Open - New England Runner-Up in the 400m - All-New England - National Qualifier in the 200m and 400m

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Desmond Bremner ‘27 had his first hole-in-one during an IHS varsity golf match in September. Desmond is pictured on the left with his playing partner Aiden Henn ‘24, senior team captain.

The Scholar-Athlete Program annually recognizes two high school seniors from each member high school whose academic and athletic careers have been exemplary, whose personal standards and achievements are a model to others and who possess high levels of integrity, self-discipline and courage. The winners this year were Leanna DeSousa ‘24 & Will Tucker ‘24.

BREAKING RECORDS *Note: All records are based on the data that we have. Information from the early 2000s and before is incomplete, so it is always possible that there are faster times that we have no record of.

TRACK • Boys 4x200m relay school record; Geno Ventresca ‘24, Nick Paris ‘24, Colin Dickinson ‘25 and Brenan McCabe ‘26 • Girls 4x200m relay school record; Margaret Sommer ‘26, Olivia Krause ‘25, Hailee Biros ‘26 and Nicole Merritt ‘25 • Boys 400m SWC record; Brenan McCabe’26 • Boys 4x100m school record Abiel Morales ‘25, Geno Ventresca ‘24, Nick Paris ‘24 and Brenan McCabe ‘26 • Pole Vault school record; Mikayla Hanel ‘26 • Boys 800m SMR record; Geno Ventresca, Colin Dickinson, Nick Paris and Geno Ventresca.

INDOOR TRACK • Boys 200m school record; Brenan McCabe ‘26 • Girls 200m school record; Nicole Merrit ‘25 • Boy freshman two mile record; Owen Matte ‘27 • Boys 300m school record; Brenan McCabe ‘26 • Boys two mile school record; Lorenzo Lopes ‘26

Congratulations to Lorenzo Lopes ‘26 who broke the school record in the 2k steeple chase and finished 4th at the state open where he broke his own previous PR!

Note: The 3200m record is still held by the great Joe Mohn ’02, but the record for the full two mile is counted separately.

South West Conference SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD Carly MacKinnon ‘24 and Nick Paris ‘24 received the SWC Sportsmanship Award for excelling in academics and athletics and “exhibiting outstanding leadership qualities in their school and community.”

Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team celebrated 200 wins for their Coach Shannon Horosky. “I have been with Coach Shannon for three years and she has been instrumental in creating a winning culture and living up to our Immaculate values,” said Deirdre Dwyer ‘25 of Bridgewater, who is captain of the Girls Field Hockey Team.

Congratulations to Leah Ghosh ‘24 recipient of the 2023 FFXP Scholarship Award given by Fitness Fury X-perience LLC, a mobile gym based out of Waterbury, CT. The awards are given out to students who are interested in nursing, coaching and sports related academics.

OUR ALUMNI ARE SIMPLY THE BEST! Jim Coffey ‘83 donated a virtually new recumbent bike to our fitness center. Fellow alumnus Will Gregory ‘83 helped deliver the bike. Jim shared, “IHS meant so much to our family.”

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Signing Day “We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and know this recognition comes after four years of dedication to their sports and their academics,” said Immaculate Athletic Director Nelson Mingachos. “This year, Niche ranked Immaculate the #8 Best High School for Athletes in Connecticut because we are committed to offering competitive sports programs that develop well-rounded students.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DIVISION 1 ATHLETES FOR THEIR COMMITMENTS ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY!

HUNTER BROWN University of Mount Saint Mary’s Track & Field

TOMMY CONLEY St. John’s University Baseball

CAITLYN MASCETTA Sacred Heart University Cross Country & Track

Congratulations to our Division 2 and Division 3 athletes!

AVA AMATULLI

ROBERT ANTON

JUAN AREVALO

JAMES DOERING

SEAMUS DOWNEY

TYLER FAHEY

THOMAS PILLA

GABRIELLE YAMOAH

Caldwell University Soccer

Franklin & Marshall College Cross Country and Track

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Albertus Magnus College Baseball

Trinity College Baseball

Johnson & Wales University Soccer

Albertus Magnus College Baseball

Wilkes University Football

Carnegie Mellon University Softball

#MustangPride

MUSTANG SPIRIT

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR’S WINNERS!

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other Nature may have tried to rain on our parade, but couldn’t hold back the Immaculate spirit! Despite a date change and a venue change, the sun emerged on October 19 for a fantastic day of golf at Richter Park. Alumni, parents, faculty, staff and many friends of Immaculate came together to enjoy the camaraderie and the breathtaking fall colors ablaze on the course.

Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, participants and all those who supported the tournament. A special thank you to our Golf Co-Chairs, Sal Chieffalo ‘81 and Scott Mitchell ‘81, who selflessly gave of their time and energy to make this annual event such a success. We were blessed again this year with the generosity of our Immaculate family and are so grateful for everyone’s support.

1st Gross Team: • Jim Keckeisen, Jason LaReau ‘94, Trevor Reed, Ben Sergi ‘94 1st Net: • Ed Durkin ‘72, Art Haddad, Bill LaVelle, Bob Van Houten ‘72 2nd Net: • Dom Chieffalo, Sal Chieffalo ‘81, Marty Lynch ‘79, Scott Mitchell ‘81 3rd Net: • Mike Conte ‘04 , Anthony Conte ‘01, Zach Long ‘04, Kerry Palmer ‘04 1st Gross Women: • Beth Botta, Debbie Burke ‘79, Marianne Mitchell ‘81, Jennifer Lynch ‘79 Closest To Pin: • Mark Chory, Chris Henn, Ron Struski, Jim Keckeisen Longest Drive: • Men: Sal Lombardi • Women: Veronica Vawter Putting Contest: • Chris Coyle ‘82

GOLF OUTING SPONSORS We are so grateful for our sponsors and participants. YOUR support makes a difference for the students at Immaculate.

The tournament raised $52,000 this year.

GOLD SPONSOR: Imperial Electronic Assembly, Inc. SILVER SPONSORS: Beautiful News Christian Books & Gifts Earthmovers, Inc. The Gerwien Family Marble & Granite Creations Newtown Savings Bank Pana Roofing, Inc. Roger Electric, Inc. Saint Rose of Lima Church

DINNER SPONSORS: Joseph Draper ‘82 Stephen and Sunday Piccolo GOLF BALL SPONSOR: Mastercard CIGAR SPONSOR: Rizzo Companies, Inc. COCKTAIL SPONSORS: Dennis ‘83 & Julianne Fulling Greg Kerl ‘82

GOLF GIVE AWAY SPONSOR: Savings Bank of Danbury

LUNCH SPONSOR: Wilshire Real Estate Advisors, LLC

CART SPONSORS: Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, P.C. Westchester Modular Homes, Inc.

BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS: Collins Hannafin, P.C. NY-Conn Corporation

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HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR: Preferred Maintenance, Inc. COURSE SNACK SPONSOR: The Bellone Family AUTOMOBILE HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR: Wetmore’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram PIN FLAG & TEE SPONSORS: Del-Tron Precision, Inc. Innovative CPA Group, LLC Mediassociates, Inc. NY-Conn Corporation TEE SPONSORS: Advantage Realty, Inc. Caraluzzi’s Markets The Chieffalo Family Joseph Draper ‘82 Daniel P, Jowdy, Treasurer -

REGISTER NOW! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 RIDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB DANBURY,CT

City of Danbury Hollandia Nurseries, LLC Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home Kane Funeral Home K-Man Glass Corporation McGoldrick & McGoldrick McKenna Orthodontics Mono-Crete Step, LLC Saint Joseph Church of Danbury Silent Watchman Security Services The Spahn Family Van Houten & Company, LLC PIN FLAG SPONSORS: A & J Construction Elmer’s Diner Bob & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney ‘72 & ‘70

sign up here immaculatehs.org/golf

Thank You! For Celebrating Immaculate’s 19th Annual Gala!

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hank you to everyone who made Immaculate’s Blue & White Gala a wonderful success! It was a truly special evening filled with the talent of our incredible students, delicious food, lively dancing, exciting raffles and auctions and most importantly, the friendship and camaraderie of our Immaculate community.

With over 200 guests joining us in person and even more participating virtually in the silent auction, we were able to raise significant funds that will directly benefit all the students at Immaculate High School. Your continued kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact on their educational experience.

Top Left: Maureen & Bernard E. Reidy ‘89 Above: Anthony F. Giobbi

Congratulations to our two honorees Bernard E. Reidy ‘89 recipient of the Nancy K. Dolan Leadership Award, and Anthony F. Giobbi who was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. We truly appreciate your years of dedication, service and commitment to Immaculate High School and your communities.

Left: Tom Pesce ‘99 Below: Gala alumni attendees

Special thanks to our gala co-chairs, Lisa Ghosh and Andrea Rendo, for your tireless leadership and to Tom Pesce ‘99 for your energy and enthusiasm as this year’s gala auctioneer.

Congratulations to Kim Valentini who was the winner of the $10,000 cash raffle prize! We are deeply appreciative of the support received from all of our sponsors, donors, attendees and volunteers.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! GOLD SPONSORS Albert J. Salame Family Savings Bank of Danbury The Spahn Family Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. SILVER SPONSORS Bank of America CironeFriedberg LLP, CPA’s Dennis ‘83 & Julianne Fulling Tony & Barbara Giobbi Marble & Granite Creations New Milford Newtown Savings Bank Joe & Cathy (Gerwien) ‘76 Pinto WCSU Foundation

MOBILE BIDDING SPONSOR Joseph Draper ‘82 COCKTAIL SPONSORS Joseph Draper ‘82 Edward Tonnessen CENTERPIECE SPONSORS Bob ‘73 & Joyce Botelho Victorian Associates, LLC Joseph Draper ‘82 Union Savings Bank

DINNER SPONSORS Claris Design Build Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal NY-Conn Corporation Stephen & Sunday Piccolo DJ SPONSOR Gene ‘88 & Lindsay Previdi DESSERT SPONSORS Caraluzzi’s Markets Chris & Kathleen Casey Foundations in Education McKenna Orthodontics

LIGHTING SPONSORS F&M Electrical Supply Lighting Showroom The Reitz Family GAME PRIZE SPONSORS McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Saint Rose of Lima School PHOTO BOOTH SPONSORS Diversified Printing Solutions Preferred Maintenance, Inc. Regional Hospice & Home Care of Western CT, Inc. Ultimate Limousine Service LLC

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 20TH ANNUAL GALA ON MARCH 29, 2025 AT THE AMBER ROOM COLONNADE!

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A Lasting Legacy...

ROBERT E. GERWIEN, SR. SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND “I want Immaculate to be here forever and for its doors to remain open to all who wish to enter.”

- Bob Gerwien, Sr. He served 35 years at Immaculate as a teacher, coach and principal. And, during that time, Bob Gerwien, Sr. touched countless lives. He believes wholeheartedly in Immaculate’s mission and that’s why we established the Robert E. Gerwien, Sr. Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Help us keep his dream alive! We want to share the stories of some special donors who are just as committed to preserving Immaculate’s legacy as Bob Gerwien, Sr. is himself. A huge thank you to them!

If you’re interested in establishing a scholarship, please contact wneil@ myimmaculatehs. org. We look forward to featuring many more named scholarships in the years to come!

Gifts of any amount and named scholarship gifts to the endowment are welcome. Naming a scholarship allows you and your family to leave a lasting legacy at Immaculate High School.

The minimum donor level to establish a named scholarship is $25,000.

Pictured above Joe Canestrari pictured right Paul Coleman

JOSEPH CANESTRARI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PAUL COLEMAN ‘74 will never forget the day he met Joe Canestrari ‘74.

They were 12 years old, playing basketball at the Danbury War Memorial. A few years later, they both entered Immaculate High School, sat together in the same homeroom, had lockers side by side and ignited a friendship that would last over half a century.

“How do I encapsulate a 56-year relationship?” Coleman asked. “I’m still working on how to describe it.”

One thing he does know: Joe Canestrari was extraordinary. “Even as a young kid he had his principles,” Coleman said. “I like to tell people he was a jock who wasn’t scared of being a nerd–a heck of a football player, and a great baseball player. He was an outstanding student but he didn’t toot his own horn much. He had a great sense of humor, was a tremendously loyal person and if you needed his help…well, you got it.”

When Canestrari passed away from pancreatic cancer, Coleman started thinking about how he could honor his old friend–and decided on an Immaculate scholarship in his name.

Canestrari was a retired Air Force colonel, leader in the field of physical therapy, a professor, avid fisherman, father and grandfather.

The first scholarship will be awarded to a student entering their sophomore year who is on the Honor Roll, must participate in sports or an extracurricular activity and be a positive member of his or her class. “We’re helping out a young person who’s aspiring to have a good adult life like Joe,” Coleman said.

THE CHRIS AND DONNA PALMER SCHOLARSHIP CHRIS PALMER ‘68 knows all about coaching. After all, he’s done it in the NFL. “Coaching is taking a person where they don’t think they can go,” he said, “and I think that’s what Immaculate does. It’s actually what good teachers do. Teaching and coaching are extremely similar.”

HENRY FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

ROBERT MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP

CAROL HENRY may not have attended Immaculate herself–but she made sure her children and their children did because of its academic excellence and nurturing family environment.

ROBERT MURPHY “When faith is the cornerstone of a teenager’s life, I think it is powerful,” said Robert Murphy of Danbury.

“We wanted our girls at a school where both their minds and hearts were formed,” Henry said, referring to the decision she made with her late husband Bernie. “Immaculate provided an extension of the values we tried to instill at home and we loved the family environment of the school, with administrators and teachers who truly cared about our children.” Henry’s daughters are Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 (director of admissions at Immaculate), Dana (Henry) Saidman ‘87 and Andrea Henry ‘90. Suarez’ children Joseph ‘18, Madeline ‘20 and Christopher ‘22 all graduated from the school.

And Saidman’s daughters Jenna ‘24 (this year’s salutatorian) and Angela ‘19 were Mustangs.

The family’s matriarch believes the four high school years are critical and “cannot think of a better environment for young people” than Immaculate. When Henry learned of the Bob Gerwien endowed scholarship campaign, she thought it was the perfect way to honor her children’s former principal, found a scholarship in her family’s name and help others experience the gift of a college prep education.

“Immaculate continues to show their students that God is present and active in their lives,” she said. They become instruments of God’s grace in a world that increasingly needs what an Immaculate education provides. As such, we must do everything we can to insure the future of this school.”

Murphy credits his own Catholic school education for having a profound impact on his life. And he’s seen what it can do for Mustangs too. “I am not an alumnus nor parent of Immaculate students, but rather someone who has had the opportunity to see the impact of an Immaculate education on my three nieces and, more recently, to watch my five grand nieces and nephews graduate from the school prepared for entrance to outstanding colleges,” he said.

This is why Murphy decided to create a scholarship at Immaculate, just like his sister Carol Henry.

“When you reach a certain point in your life and you think about where you can make a difference, I realize that a meaningful gift at a school like Immaculate can have a much larger impact than a similar gift at a larger institution,” Murphy, who is retired from the airline industry, said. “Funding an endowed scholarship gives me the opportunity to create a lasting legacy.”

Palmer and his wife Donna (Begg) ‘67 met at Immaculate and he went on to become the head football coach at the University of New Haven and Boston University. He also served as head coach for the Cleveland Browns, and had stints as an assistant coach for a host of other NFL teams including the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots and New York Giants.

When Palmer visits Immaculate, he said, it makes him appreciate how special the school community is all over again. “When I see the kids that make up the school, the true bond teachers have with students and Wendy as the leader mingling with alumni…it made me convinced that we had to help more students become a Mustang,” he said.

So the Palmers decided to fund a scholarship that will help promising students afford Immaculate. They appreciate the fact that each student brings unique qualities to the school and want to celebrate that. “Donna was in a lot of plays at IHS so we wanted to create a scholarship that is academic but also recognizes a student who has a special quality that will enhance the student body overall,” he explained. “We want each incoming class to have a great variety of kids.”

He urges other like-minded members of the Immaculate community to consider doing the same, especially since donations can be a tax deduction.

“To me, it’s a win-win that I hope more and more donors will consider as we all want Immaculate to thrive for years to come!” he told us.

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Thank You! November 3, 2023, Immaculate High School’s fifth annual Day of Giving brought together parents, students, alumni, friends, businesses, faculty and staff in support of our mission. We were blessed by 348 individual donors who, together, gave 387 gifts totaling over $86,000.00.

Thank you to all who participated and made this a banner day for Mustangs.

Congratulations to the Class of ‘91 who were first in percent of participation amongst alumni and the Class of ‘25 who won the current student competition.

SAVE THE DATE: 6TH ANNUAL DAY OF GIVING - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024 Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76 Victor & Isabel (Vaz CorteReal) Almeida ‘93 & ‘94 (P) Paulo Almeida ‘91 Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Anandappa (P) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Kevin & Gail Archer (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Lunda Asmani (P) Maureen Mango Austin ‘88 & John Austin Mr. Raymond Baker ‘86 Ms. Andrea Baker ‘84 Ms. Christine Baldelli ‘70 Mr. Donald Barton ‘68 Mrs. Pricilla Behling (PA) Mr. Colby Bellone ‘19 Ms. Allie Bellone ‘22 Ms. Chloe Bellone ‘22 Mr. Robert Benedetto* Mr. Seth Bogoslofski Mr. David Bonilla ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. David & Lisa Bono (PA) Ms. Victoria Bono ‘20 Mr. & Mrs. James Bremner (P, PA) Sean & Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown (GPA) Thomas & Sheelah Brown Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) * Brian Burnell ‘75 Ms. Jyotshna Buyyala (P) Ms. Natalie Caetano ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Calamari * Cindy Campbell McHugh ‘80 Mr. John Capilli (PA) Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P, PA)/Capitol Hill Group Mr. & Mrs. Mark Caraluzzi ‘86 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Caruso (P) Ms. Jenny Casey * Kyle Cerminara ‘05 Ms. Sandra Cerveira ‘89 Chick-fil-A Katie Chicklinski-Cahill ‘91 Sal ‘81, Ellen & Parker ‘24 Chieffalo Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Chirayil (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Chory (P) Ms. Rebecca Chory ‘24 James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘90 & ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Clay (P) Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Conlon (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Costa (P) Christopher & Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle ‘82 & ‘81 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. James Crutchfield (P) Vickie and Bill Cummings Mr. & Mrs. Bernardo Curra (PA) Mr. Dominick Curra ‘18 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Dahm ‘90 (P) Anonymous (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D’Ausilio * Mr. & Mrs. Jonas De Souza (P) Ms. Christina DeFeo (P) Mr. & Mrs. William DeFeo (GP) Thomas & Sharon (Kelly) DeJoseph ‘67 Ms. Maura DeJoseph ‘94 Ms. Joanne DeMassa * Jeannie Coleman Demko ‘88 (PA) * Mr. Zachary Demko ‘19 Ms. Alexis Demko ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Dennehy ‘75 Joleen Garofalo Dennison ‘86 (P, PA) Ms. Jessica Dennison ‘19 Mr. Jason Dennison ‘21 Mr. Gerald Densk ‘87 Mr. Raymond Depelteau ‘69 Mr. Gurvir Dhadda ‘10 Mr. Josh DiBella ‘09 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent DiGilio ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. Brian DiNatale (P, PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiVestea (PA) Don & Katie Doering (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Doherty (P, PA) * Anonymous?

Ms. Gina Donnarummo Donna (Ward) Doran ‘85 (P, PA) Joseph T. Draper ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy (PA) * Carolan & Patrick Dwyer (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Fahey ‘10 Jim & Christine Fahey (P, PA) Mr. Ryan Fanella ‘19 Ms. Caitlin Fanella ‘21 James & Christine (Preziosi) Fintel ‘91 Ms. Mary Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fleming (P) Ms. Alice Fleming Martin & Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70 (PA)* Ms. Mary Ann (Jakubek) Frengs ‘01 Ms. Francesca Friscia ‘25 Mr. & Mrs. Francis Friscia (P) Dennis Fulling ‘83 Mrs. Denise Gagne Kurpiewski ‘76 (PA) Mr. Frank Galvin Jose & Melisa (Farrell) Garcia ‘97 Ms. Mackenzy Garden ‘19 Ms. Joan Garofalo (PA, GP) Mrs. Kathleen Gehan (PA) Mrs. Brenda (Gereg) Aurelia ‘79 Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. (PA)* Mr. Perry Ghosh ‘21 Mr. & Mrs. Bibek & Lisa Ghosh (PA)

Ms. Leah Ghosh ‘24 Mr. Michael Gianfranceschi ‘72 Ms. Mary (Bohan) Gilbert ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giobbi Ms. Sandra Gomes (P) Carol & John Goode (PA) Mr. Chris Grabelski Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72 Warren & Heather (Shea) Greene ‘91 Mr. & Mrs. John and Danielle (Thyse) ‘97 Grepps Mr. and Mrs. Gary Greve Patrick & Stacey Gribbin ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Grossheim Ms. Julia Guallpa (P) Terrence & Anne Guiry (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P, PA) Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Haddad ‘95 Mr. Sean Haggerty ‘05 Gregory & Mary Ellen (Garavel) Hall ‘74 & ‘75 Ms. Margaret Hansen Paul & Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)* Mr. Brian Hatcher ‘12 Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (PA) Ms. Colleen Hawk ‘18 Mrs. Melissa Lopes Haynes ‘02 Ms. Olivia Heineken ‘20 Mr. & Mrs. Eric Heineken (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Henn (P, PA) Andrea Henry ‘90 Mrs. Peggy (Shea) Hewett ‘74 Miss Victoria Hickey ‘66 Mr. Paul Hiro ‘68

Mr. Chris Hogan ‘90 Ms. Frances J. (Polakowski) Holloway ‘72 Mr. John Honeck ‘82 Mr. Albert Hossan ‘68 Mr. Christopher Houser * Hoyt Family (P, PA) Kevin C. Hudak ‘03 Mr. Michael R. Hufnagel ‘97 Immaculate High School English Department Ms. Jan Maria Jagush ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. William Jakubek (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P) Major & Mrs. Robert Jedzinak ‘66 Kevin & Karen (Houser) Johnston ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kearns Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Keenan PA Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kenna (P) Ben & Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ‘91 (PA) Ms. Mary Kiely Mr & Mrs. Carmelo Kish (PA) Samantha & Peter Kohler * Mr. Michael Kozlowski ‘04 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krystopa Mrs. Kristina Kulikauskas * Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco (PA) Ms. Mary-Alice (McFeeley) Lavado ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Clint Layog (P) Janine LeBlanc Mr. Harold Gordon Leggett Jr. Ms. Rosemary Lilley ‘71 Mr. James Lipscomb ‘93 Megan LiVolsi ‘97 Mr. Joseph Lopes & Mrs. Dawn Hood-Lopes (P) Mr. & Ms Gary & Jenny Lopes

Mr. Phil LoPresti, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lowthert (P) Mr. Albert Wasko & Mrs. Caryl Lucchesi ‘72 Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) * Ms. Cathleen Lynch ‘69 William & Kimberly (Werdann) MacKinnon ‘91 (P) * Mr. John Madzula II ‘95 Ms. Jane Mahoney * John & Kelly Ann Maloney (PA) Mary & Kevin Maloney Michael ‘94 & Regina Mango & Family Mr. and Mrs. Greg Mango ‘80 Mrs. Audrey Mango (PA) Ms. Katherine Mariska Ms. Kristine Martin (P) Mr. & Mrs. Brian Martin (P) Mr. Francisco Martin Fernandez & Mrs. Alicia Martin (P) Mrs. Margarita Martinez Mr. & Mrs. Richard Martino (PA) Dr. Chris & Lori Mascetta (P, PA) Ms. Taylor Mascetta ‘19 Mr. Michael Mazzucco (PA) Mick and Catherine McDonough * Ms. Pamela McGovern (P) Mr. & Mrs. Brian Merritt (P, PA) Tom & Maureen Mertens * Dr. & Mrs. Benedict Miraglia (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell (P) Joe & Marylee Mohn ‘02 Mr. & Mrs. Paul V. Mohn, Jr. (PA)

Mike & Marla Monahan (PA) Mr. Louis Montesi Mrs. Robin Moravsky * Mr. & Mrs. Dana Moreau (P, PA) Ms. Madison Moreau ‘23 Mr. Timothy Morris ‘95 Mr. David Murphy ‘72 Ms. Honora Murphy ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murray (P) Mr. Timothy Nash * Mrs. Claudia Negru * The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) * Ms. Nancy Northrop ‘03 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Connor (P) Mr. Denis O’Hara ‘82 Rob O’Neill ‘91 Ms. Lauren Oskam ‘20 Michael & Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ‘74 & Family Richard & Cynthia (Barnick) Palmer ‘76 Mr. Mark Pass & Ms. Cristin Bidetti (PA) Larry & Domitila (CorteReal) Pereira ‘91 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pertoso (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Elio Petta (P, PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Charnay Phaire (P) Reverend Philip Lanh Phan* Mr. Jaimie Lee Phillips & Mrs. Lisa Marie McKloskyCorreia (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr. Ms. Beatriz (Pina) Smith ‘83 David & Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ‘01 * Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ‘78 (PA) *

Ms. Christine Portelance ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Gene Previdi III ‘88 (P) Mr. CJ Previdi ‘26 Ms. MaryBeth Prunty ‘78 Mr. James Purcell III ‘71 David & Kathryn Quesnell Mrs. Leslie Quinn * Mr. & Mrs. Richard Radliff (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Raduazzo (P) Mr. Leoncio Ramirez & Mrs. Maria Villatoro (P) Mrs. Barbara (Berry) Randall ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Reidy, Jr. ‘89 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. David Reitz (P) Ms. Patricia Reitz ‘25 Arthur & Arlene Rice (PA, GP) Ms. Candice Robertson Pasquale & Gina Romano (P, PA) Sam & Jennifer Rosenblum (PA) Mr. Cole Ross ‘23 Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rossman (PA) Mrs. Stephanie Rugg * Peter & Kathleen Ruppert ‘82 Linda & David Sabel Mr. Frank Salvatore, Jr. ‘84 Patricia Saviano ‘69 Mr. Anthony Scalzo Ms. Emma Scheckner ‘26 Mr. & Mrs. Jason Scheckner (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Scherer (P) Ms. Olivia Scherer ‘27 Bob Schlichtig ‘89 Robert & Anne (Simpson) Schmiedel ‘71 Ms. Marjorie Shannon ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Smith (P)

Dr. Prashant Soni & Ms. Reina Guzman-Soni (P) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Spahn (P) Nanci & Paul Stockmann * Structural Consulting Services, P.C. Joseph & Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) * Mr. Joseph Suarez ‘18 Ms. Madeline Suarez ‘20 Mr. Christopher Suarez ‘22 Denise Sullivan ‘66 Russell & Lisa Sweeting (P) Robert & Helen (Carr) Tallaksen ‘85 (P, PA) Mr. Peter Tam & Mrs. Jessie Wong (P) Mr. & Ms. Sam Tedawes (P) Mr. and Mrs. JT Thomas (P) Kevin & Katherine Tucker (P, PA) The Wang Family (P) Mr. Rick Wang ‘25 Ms. Rebecca Wardlow (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stefan J. Weber (P) Ms. Stephanie Weber Mr. & Mrs. Alexander West (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Whitmore (P) Mr. and Mrs. George Whitmore Alexa & Patrick Wild (PA) * Ellen Williams & Gil Consolini (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Dion Wixted ‘80 Mr. Peter Wixted ‘76 Mrs. Margaret Wixted Auger ‘70 Andrea and Robert Wolf Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wright (P) Emmanuel & Chanda Yamoah (P)

On September 1, 2023, Bishop Frank J. Caggiano visited Immaculate to celebrate Mass for our students and bless the new turf field in Mustang Valley. The blessing ceremony was attended by all students, faculty and staff as well as Danbury Mayor Dean Esposito and members of the IHS Board of Directors. 33

Dear Mustang Family, As I write this in early July 2024, it’s in the afterglow of yet another wonderful year at Immaculate. The graduation ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of our students and the inspiring community that surrounds and supports them. It’s humbling and energizing.

As of June 30, 2024 we successfully closed our capital campaign. Between our capital investments and our launch of the Robert E. Gerwien Foundation and Scholarship, we raised almost $1.4 million. Of this, over one million dollars has been received and over three hundred and fifty thousand is anticipated over the next few months. Our foundation has over three hundred thousand dollars and has more than a dozen named scholarships. It’s a priority of our school board and leadership to grow the Gerwien Foundation year after year and we will be reviewing further capital improvements case by case. Through disciplined fiscal management, we remain price competitive with a balanced budget.

We thank all of you for the many ways that you contribute to the success of our school. The many thousands of hours that everyone volunteers their time helps our school in ways far beyond the immediate collection of tickets, cleaned floors or served snacks. For the third year in a row, we are the number one ranked Catholic co-ed day school in Connecticut. Thirteen years ago we were outside the top 10.

Our ranking reflects the excellence in serving the needs of our students from the classroom, to the Chapel, to our Counseling Department, to the arts and to athletics.

It’s an honor and a blessing to serve as Board Chairperson and as a member of the Immaculate community. I look forward to another amazing year!

My warmest regards, Joseph T. Draper ‘82

Thank You For Your Leadership!

The Immaculate High School Board of Directors was established in July 2021. Its fiduciary role and responsibilities have been instrumental in assisting with strengthening the implementation of the strategic plans set forth by the school. The Board consists of volunteers who are charged with using their professional expertise to assist in spiritual life, finance, development, alumni, athletics, enrollment, facilities and technology. We are thankful for their service during the 2023-24 school year.

2023-2024 Board of Directors Member of the Corporation Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano Chairperson, Joseph T. Draper ‘82 Vice-Chairperson, John Capilli P’14, ‘17’ Michael Basile P’13, ‘15, ‘19 David J. Cappiello ‘86, P’23, ’25 Sal Chieffalo ‘81, P’24 Tony Cirone P’15, ‘17, ‘19, ‘23 Dan Coonan P’19, ‘22 Dennis Fulling ‘83 Anthony Giobbi Jeff Hoyt P’23, ‘25 34

Lindsay Previdi P’26 Bernard Reidy, Jr. ‘89, P’21, ‘23 Jessie Wong P’26 Emeritus Members: Lisa Lanni Stephen Piccolo, Jr. Anthony Rizzo, Jr. P’07, ‘08, ‘13 Monsignor Robert E. Weiss Ex-Officio Members: Dr. Steven Cheeseman Mary R. Maloney Wendy M. Neil P’18, ‘19, ‘22

WE ARE

ALL IN!

With immense gratitude, 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 2023-2024 school year. Your dedication to the Immaculate mission is an inspiration.

Gifts listed here reflect contributions to the Immaculate Fund, gala, golf outing, AdoptA-Mustang Fund, fine arts, athletics, scholarships and facilities between July 1, 2023 June 30, 2024.

SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

CONTRIBUTIONS

IMMACULATE FUND GIFTS $187,707 SCHOLARSHIP AND ADOPT-A-MUSTANG GIFTS $285,378 GERWIEN ENDOWMENT $166,789 SPECIAL EVENTS: Golf Outing $ 85,400 Spring Gala $165,437 TOTAL CONTRIBUTED REVENUE

$890,711

Gifts-in-Kind $ 52,139 Capital Campaign Pledge Payments $ 195,236 IMMACULATE FUND GIFTS BY CONSTITUENCY Alumni 48% IHS Board of Directors 18% Parents 28% Parents of Alumni 20% Matching Gifts 4% Faculty & Staff

5% Friends 3% *please note some individuals may belong to more than one constituency

IMMACULATE FUND GIFTS SCHOLARSHIP AND ADOPT-A-MUSTANG GIFTS GERWIEN ENDOWMENT GOLF OUTING SPRING GALA GIFTS-IN-KIND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE PAYMENTS

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. Through your generosity you demonstrate 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 Board of Directors on October 10. We are grateful for your leadership support.

Immaculate makes every effort to ensure 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. 166 to help us correct our records.

KEY

FOUNDERS SOCIETY ($100,000+) Mr. George F. Landegger LEGACY SOCIETY ($75,000 - $99,999) LEADERS OF THE MISSION ($50,000 - $74,999) Joseph T. Draper ‘82 Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67 GUARDIANS OF THE MISSION ($25,000 - $49,999) Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cirone (PA) Mr. and Mrs. Paul ‘74 and Kim Coleman David R. Couch Education Fund Saint Rose of Lima Church PARTNERS OF THE MISSION ($15,000 - $24,999) Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hatcher (P) * Mrs. Carol Henry (PA, GP) The Hoyt Family (P, PA) Bill & Becky (Gage) Johnston ’85 (P, PA) The Estate of Marilynn & Joseph Vannucci The Rizzo Family OUR LADY’S CIRCLE ($10,000 - $14,999) Anonymous Anonymous Mr. John Capilli (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)* 36

Immaculate Parents Assoc.

Mr. Harold Gordon Leggett Jr. Jose & Catherine (Gerwien) Pinto ‘76 Ms. Mary Regan PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($5,000 - $9,999) Albert J Salame Estate Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Anandappa (P) Dr. Barbara Anderson Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P, PA)/Capitol Hill Group Sal ‘81, Ellen & Parker ‘24 Chieffalo Thomas & Sharon (Kelly) DeJoseph ‘67 Estate of Mary Foley Brian & Kathleen (Mason) Fitzgerald ‘66 Angela (Gogliettino) Flannery ‘73 Dennis Fulling ‘83 Mr. & Mrs. Bibek & Lisa Ghosh (PA) Mr. Liben Hailu & Mrs. A.G. Wessen (P) Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA) Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney - ‘72 & ‘70 Knights of Columbus McGivney Council #29 Michelle Ann Kayal Memorial Scholarship The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) * Newtown Savings Bank Rob O’Neill ‘91 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Gene Previdi III ‘88 (P)

*Faculty/staff/coach (P) Parent (PA) Parent Alumni Saint Mary Parish of Ridgefield Savings Bank of Danbury Mr. Dean W. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Spahn (P) Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE ($2,500 - $4,999) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Michael & Debbie Basile (PA) Robert D. Botelho ‘73 CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs Phil and Debora (Tita) ‘84 Clark Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coelho (P) Mr. James Coffey ‘83 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Doherty (P, PA) * Carolan & Patrick Dwyer (P, PA) Earthmovers, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giobbi Patrick & Stacey Gribbin ‘90 Imperial Electronic Assembly, LLC Mr. Edward Kilian III ‘99 Mr. Joseph Lopes & Mrs. Dawn Hood-Lopes (P) Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lowthert (P) Marble & Granite Creations, LLC Kieran & Deborah McGrath (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Peter McMahon (P)

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

Scott & Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ‘81 (PA) Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, P.C. Old Timers Athletic Association of Greater Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ‘74 & Family Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Reidy, Jr. ‘89 (PA) Mr. Peter Tam & Mrs. Jessie Wong (P) The Dr. Joseph B. & Lillian Stiefel Foundation The Rizzo Companies, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ‘72 WCSU Foundation, Inc. Drs. Elizabeth & David Weinshel (PA) Mrs. Janice Williams (GP) MUSTANG CIRCLE ($1,000 - $2,499) Advantage Realty, Inc. Victor & Isabel (Vaz CorteReal) Almeida ‘93 & ‘94 (P) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Architects Guild LLC Assad’s Food Service Mr. Raymond Baker ‘86 Ms. Andrea Baker ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Scott Banning ‘87 Robert & Patricia (Tulipani) Becker ‘72 Mr. Ray Bielizna * Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bonamarte Mrs. Pamela M. Canestrari Dr. Steven Cheeseman * Mr. & Mrs. Sushil Chetal (P) Claris Design Build

Classic Equipment Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Conlon (P) Mr. Christopher Cosio ‘97 Cronin Photography Mr. & Mrs. Bernardo Curra (PA)* Mr. & Mrs. Sean Deakin ‘87 (PA) Mr. Raymond Depelteau ‘69 Diocese of Bridgeport Office of Education Mrs. Andrea Dolan ‘84 Mr. William Dolan ‘85 Peter & Nancy (Milot) Duhamel ‘66 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fahey (PA) Jim & Christine Fahey (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fleming (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Frank ‘72 Carol & John Goode (PA) Mr. and Mrs. Gary Greve Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Henn (P, PA) Joyce M. Hess ‘68 (PA) Mr. Chris Hogan ‘90 Paul & Elizabeth (Durkin) Hommert ‘68 Mr. Richard Honeck, Jr. ‘81 IHS Field Hockey Team James P. Dolan & Nancy K Dolan Educational Scholarship Trust Mrs. Carole Kaback (PA) Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kenney Ben & Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ‘91 (PA) Mr. David Greg Kerl ‘82 Knights of Columbus Marquette Council # 245 Mr. & Mrs. Cary Kortze (P)

Ms. Lisa Lanni Mr. & Mrs. Daniel LeBlanc (PA) Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LoBianco Mrs. Caryl A. Lucchesi ‘72 Mary & Kevin Maloney Mark McGetrick Scholarship Market Place Kitchen & Bar - Danbury Mr. and Mrs. John F. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Richard Matte (P) Mr. Michael J. Mazzucco (PA) Mr. Thomas Francis McGrath ‘71 Mike & Marla Monahan (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Dana Moreau (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Martin Morgado Mr. Robert Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murray (P) Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nadeau ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Nadeau ‘99 David & Sarah (Nadeau) Pineault ‘90 Mrs. Claudia Negru * NY-Conn Corporation Sean & Kelley (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘82 (PA) Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73 Pana Incorporated Mr. Lawrence Petretti Preferred Maintenance, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. David Reitz (P) Ridgewood Country Club Roger Electric Inc. Steve Ronan ‘01 Sam & Jennifer Rosenblum (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Saadi, Esq. ‘88 (P) Linda & David Sabel Saint Mary School of Ridgefield Mr. and Mrs. Danil Santos Mr. & Mrs. Jason Scheckner (P) Snap! Mobile, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James Spinner (PA) Bob & Maureen Stanley ‘92 Joseph & Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) * Mr. Edward Tonnessen Mr. Martin P. Tuite ‘84 Union Savings Bank Kim Valentini Victorian Associates LLC The Wang Family (P) Wear the Best

SILVER CLUB ($500 - $999) Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Albert (P) Paulo Almeida ‘91 Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Kevin & Gail Archer (PA) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bacher (GP) Mr. Donald Barton ‘68 Dr. & Mrs. Edward Beja (P) Mr. and Mrs. David Blansfield Bleu on Bank The Brew Family Kevin & Lori (Dennehy) Burns ‘76 C2 Education Mr. Michael Canestrari Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Caraluzzi (PA) Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund Kathleen & Chris Casey Mr. & Mrs. Fil Cerminara (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Carl Chaleski (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Chory (P) Mr. & Mrs. Philip Christe (PA) Collins Hannafin, P.C. Ms. Suzanne Conlin Vickie and Bill Cummings Mr. Gerald Densk ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent DiGilio ‘00 Diversified Printing Solutions, Inc. Dugout Dreams, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Edward Durkin ‘72 Elmer’s Diner Inc. F & M Electric Supply Co. Martin & Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70 (PA)* Foundations in Education Global Partners LP/Alliance Energy LLC Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72 Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66 Mrs. Robin (Modzelewski) Haddad ‘90 Halas Farm Market Mr. & Mrs. William Hanavan (PA) Paul & Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA) Mr. Patrick Hatcher Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hefferon ‘78 Mrs. Peggy (Shea) Hewett ‘74 Hollandia Nurseries, LLC Ms. Frances J. (Polakowski) Holloway ‘72 Mr. John Honeck ‘82

Gregory Horan ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hossan ‘72 Mr. Michael R. Hufnagel ‘97 Ingersoll Auto of Danbury Integ Sysytems Corporation Interiors & Designs by Ursula Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P) Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home Kane Funeral Home Ms. Marta Keane ‘72 K-Man Glass Corp.

Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krystopa Mr. & Mrs. Timothy LiVolsi ‘80 Mr. Phil LoPresti, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Brian Martin (P) Matthew ‘92 and Jennifer (Ruddy) ‘89 Matthew ‘92 & Jennifer (Ruddy) ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel McAloon (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McGoldrick (PA) Drs. Gregory & Dorothy McKenna (PA) McKenna Orthodontics Mr. & Mrs. Jack McKenney ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Stanley McKenney ‘80 McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey McKenzie (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McMahon (PA) Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell (P) Danielle and Timothy Nash * Newtown MediSpa Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Connor (P) Mr. Denis O’Hara ‘82 Robert & Patricia (Stankaitis) O’Neil ‘68 Pelo by Egardo Salon Personal Training Professionals of Ridgefield Joan Pryde ‘77 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Radliff (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Reelick (PA) Regional Hospice Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reichenbach Richter Park Golf Course Mr. & Mrs. Michael Riggs (P, PA) Ms. Melanie Riggs ‘24 Peter & Kathleen Ruppert ‘82

Mr. John Rynne (PA) Saint Mary Church of Bethel Saint Rose of Lima School Mr. & Mrs. Jay Sarkar (P) Patricia Saviano ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Sedensky III ( PA) Mr. Andrew Slack Stamford Hospital Foundation Stamford Hospital Maternal Child Health Service Line Anna & Matthew Stankey (PA) Carol Stone* Mr. Richard Sullivan ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Telesca (P) The Club at River Oaks Ultimate Limousine Service LLC Mr. and Mrs. James Vaccarelli ‘73 Van Houten & Company, LLC Mr. Robert Yamin & The Honorable Dianne Yamin (PA) BLUE CLUB ($250 - $499) A & J Construction Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76 Mr. Eric Allen & Ms. Ryan McGinn (P) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mr. David Arconti Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baldwin Mr. Robert Benedetto* Mr. & Mrs. David & Lisa Bono (PA) Mr. & Mrs. James Bremner (P, PA) Brookfield Lions Charities, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown (GPA) Brunjes Family Charitable Trust Brian Burnell ‘75 Ms. Anh (Doan) Cahill ‘91 Mrs. and Mr. Jeanette (Pesce) ‘93 Campo (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Caraluzzi ‘86 (PA) Eugene Casagrande ‘75 Chick-fil-A Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Chirayil (P) James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘90 & ‘89

Ms. Nancy Cole Mr. & Mrs. Christian Conley (P, PA) Danbury Ice Arena Ms. Allison Danial ‘27 Silent Watchman Security Services - Vincent & Denise Dascano (PA) Mr. & Mrs. William DeFeo (GP) Ms. Maura DeJoseph ‘94 Del-Tron Precision, Inc. Jeannie Coleman Demko ‘88 (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Brian DiNatale (P, PA) Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Dore Ms. Nicole Dorman ‘70 Eastern Water Solutions Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Elston ‘83 Eurolux Salon & Day Spa Doug Fachnie (PA) Michael & Midge Fagan ‘68 (PA) Mr. Tom Fischetti Ms. Kathleen (Frainier) Fredrickson ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Francis Friscia (P) Mrs. Denise Gagne Kurpiewski ‘76 (PA) Mr. John Philip Gallagher Ms. Leah Ghosh ‘24 Mr. Michael Gianfranceschi ‘72 Mr. John Owen Goode ‘09 Keith & Kim Goodwin (P, PA) Mrs. Christy (Green) Hickey ‘89 Mrs. Dorothy (Kieras) Grob ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Haddad (PA) Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (PA) Mr. Paul Hiro ‘68 Major & Mrs. Robert Jedzinak ‘66 Jostens Brendan ‘68 & Joyce Jugler Deacon George & Mrs. Marilyn (Carlson) ‘73 Kain Mrs. Karen Kelly La Tulip Dessert Mrs. Helen Lajoie (PA) Ms. Dijana Latkovic Mr. & Mrs. Clint Layog (P) Mr. Robert Leggett ‘83 Mr. Mark Linkowski ‘91 Mr. James Lipscomb ‘93 Ms. Kathleen LiVolsi ‘82 Bruce, Michelle & Victoria Loubert Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) * William & Kimberly 37

Donors (Werdann) MacKinnon ‘91 (P) * Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney - ‘72 & ‘70 KellyAnn Maloney (PA) Mrs. Audrey Mango (PA) Marigold’s Corner Experience Bar & Boutique Mr. & Mrs. Richard Martino (PA) Dr. Chris & Lori Mascetta (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McCabe (P) Mr. & Mrs. Ralph McIntosh ‘68 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Shawn McLoughlin (P, PA) Mike Riccio Sports LLC Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ‘89 (PA)* Joe & Marylee Mohn ‘02 Mono-Crete Step & Vault, LLC Mrs. Ellen Driscoll Moy ‘73 Mr. John Mulvihill ‘70 Ms. Honora Murphy ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Sean Murphy (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Murphy New Fairfield Animal Hospital Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc. Michael & Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Charnay Phaire (P) David & Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ‘01 * Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price ‘66 Ms. MaryBeth Prunty ‘78 Mr. James Purcell III ‘71 Mrs. Leslie Quinn * Mr. Leoncio Ramirez & Mrs. Maria Villatoro (P) RDB Construction Company Mrs. Catherine (Helit) Reising ‘73 Arthur & Arlene Rice (PA, GP) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Robinson (PA) Rock Ridge Country Club Ms. Lisa Roos Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ross (PA) Saint Edward the Confessor Holy Trinity Parish Saint Joseph Church of Brookfield Saint Joseph Church of Danbury Saint Peter Church 38

Mr. Kamil Salame ‘86 Mr. Frank Salvatore, Jr. ‘84 Bob Schlichtig ‘89 Robert & Anne (Simpson) Schmiedel ‘71 Silent Watchman Security Services Mr. Gary Simone ‘72 Stage to Move Mr. & Ms. Sam Tedawes (P) The Innovative CPA Group LLC Mr. Peter Tragni ‘82 Traveling Chic Boutique Kevin & Katherine Tucker (P, PA) Geoffrey & Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford ‘77 (PA) Mrs. Kelly (Moffa) Whalen ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Whitmore (P) Margaret (Reese) Williamson ‘71 Mr. Peter Wixted ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Dion Wixted ‘80 Andrea and Robert Wolf Mr. & Mrs. David Woods (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wright (P) PATRONS CLUB ($100 - $249) Mr. Joseph Abdella ‘66 Ms. Cara Acocella ACT of Connecticut Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Mr. & Mrs. Geneva & Gary Adkins Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Alexander * Mr. Frank Allegretti Mr. Roberto Alves Ms. Toni Anania ‘73 Ms. Donna (Esposito) Ancker ‘73 Arnold & Claire (Mahoney) Anderson ‘75 (PA) William & Elayne Anderson (PA) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous

Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Erik & Ruth Apotheker Jim & Maureen Arconti (PA) Mr. & Mrs. John Ashkar Attorney Anne M. Ragusa Maureen Mango Austin ‘88 & John Austin Bagel Delight Mr. Carl Bailey ‘71 & Mrs. Lauren Dalton Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Mark Baker ‘90 Mr. Mitchell Baker Ms. Christine Baldelli ‘70 Mrs. Katherine Balzano (P) Mrs. Priscilla Behling (PA) Belmont Land Design Ms. Marla Berger Ms. Jacqueline Best Bill Flood Golf @ Newtown Golf LAB Mr. & Mrs. Paul Blaszka ‘87 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Blessey Joseph & Maria (Tenreiro) ‘72 Boa (PA) Mr. David Bonilla ‘00 Ms. Beth Botta Mrs. Rose Marie Bouclier (PA) Mrs. Rosemary Bouffard (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bouffard ‘93 Barbara Dominakus Braatz ‘89 Sean & Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Brooks (PA) Mr. Paul Brown ‘70 Thomas & Sheelah Brown Mr. Jeffrey Bruno ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Buono ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Tim Burke Thomas & Debbie (Caravetta) Burke ‘79 (PA) The Reverend Linda M. Butler ‘70 Ms. Natalie Caetano ‘82 Ms. Frances (Setaro) Cain ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Calamari * Cindy Campbell McHugh ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. David Canestrari ‘69 Mr. Steven Carapella Mr. and Mrs. Tom Carragher Mike Casey ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ceccarelli Cellar XV Wine Market Mr. & Mrs. Mark Chamberlin (PA) Mr. Dominic Chieffalo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Civitano Mr. Zachary Class ‘24 Club Pilates Danbury Mr. Joseph Coleman (PA, GP) Mr. Michael Conte ‘04 Anthony & Jacqueline (Nikki

Weiss) Conte ‘01 & ‘07 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Conte (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Dan Corgan Mr. Matt Corso Mr. Brian Cosio ‘03 Christopher & Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle ‘82 & ‘81 (PA) Mr. Joshua Critelli ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. Todd Cropsey (P, PA) Cross River Wine Merchant Ms. Susan Crowe (PA) Mr. & Mrs. James Crutchfield (P) Mr. Paul Cumming ‘67 Mr. Dominick Curra ‘18 Ms. Eileen Curran ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D’Ausilio * Dawn’s Pizzazz Mr. & Mrs. Jonas De Souza (P) Mrs. Nancy (Sousa) Degree ‘92 Dr. Audrey M. Dehoyos ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dekker ‘80 Ms. Joanne DeMassa * Mr. Zachary Demko ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Dennehy ‘75 Joleen Garofalo Dennison ‘86 (P, PA) Mr. Michael DiGennaro * Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiVestea (PA) Don & Katie Doering (P, PA) Donna (Ward) Doran ‘85 (P, PA) Mr. John Dougherty Brad & Lynn (LaForte) Dudas ‘85 (P, PA) Mr. Michael Dyer ‘90 Early Bird Cafe Elevate Hair Salon Mr. & Mrs. Marc Ennis ‘93 Mr. Colin Enright Mr. Jose Escalera & Ms. Carmen Hurtado (P) Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fagan ‘91 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Fahey ‘10 Mr. Ryan Fanella ‘19 Mr. John U. Farley Mr. & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flanagan (PA) Mrs. Jessica (Baker) Flechtner ‘89 Ms. Alice Fleming Ms. Kathleen (Comer) Francis ‘73 Mr. Dean Francis ‘81 The Fredette Family (PA, ‘12, ‘14, ‘18) Ms. Karen Freitag (PA)

Ms. Jean Gallagher ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Galvin GP Ms. Amanda Galvin (P) Jose & Melisa (Farrell) Garcia ‘97 (P) Ms. Regina Gardner ‘68 Ms. Joan Garofalo (PA, GP) Ms. Darlene Garrison ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. William Garvey * Todd & Linda Garvey (P, PA) Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gaynor Mr. Colin Gehan ‘99 Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. (PA)* Mr. Perry Ghosh ‘21 Mo Ghosh Mr. and Mrs. Sal Gilbertie Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Giorgio (PA) Mr. Robert Godfrey ‘66 William & Kathleen (Flanagan) Grabert ‘72 Mr. W. Scott Gramling Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gribbin (PA, GPA) Ms. Denise (Streaman) Griss ‘70 Ms. Elizabeth Grob Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Grossheim Terrence & Anne Guiry (PA) Mrs. Dorathea GulyaStasny ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gunzy ‘85 (PA) Ms. Luisa Mercedes Gutierrez Mr. Sean Haggerty ‘05 Gregory & Mary Ellen (Garavel) Hall ‘74 & ‘75 Mr. Michael Hanlon Ms. Margaret Hansen Ms. Monica Harron Mr. Brian Hart ‘71 Brian & Sharon Hatcher ‘12 Mr. William Hatcher ‘17 Ms. Colleen Hawk ‘18 Thomas & Sally (Tychanich) Healy ‘81 Ms. Lydia Hellinger Andrea Henry ‘90 Lorraine Hentschel (PA) Miss Victoria Hickey ‘66 Mr. Albert Hossan ‘68 Mrs. Mary Ann Houser (PA) Mr. Jason Hsu Michael & Cynthia Hudak (PA) Bruce & Christine Hunton (PA) Immaculate High School Ms. Jan Maria Jagush ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. William Jakubek (PA)

Freshman Maximillian Fleming Earns Perfect Score on PSAT Maximillian Fleming of Redding got a score of 1440, a perfect score, on the PSAT 8/9.

Immaculate administers the PSAT to freshman and sophomores as a way to practice for the SAT test junior year. It’s all part of the school’s rigorous college preparatory program. Fleming was the only student taking the PSAT at Immaculate this year to earn a perfect score. The PSAT 8/9 consists of 98 questions divided into two sections, reading and writing and math, and takes approximately 134 minutes to complete (according to the College Board).

“We are incredibly proud of him,” said Dean of Counseling Timothy Nash. “This is no easy feat. We also encourage all students that, no matter what score they earned, there’s always time to practice and improve. This is precisely why we give the PSAT as a practice exam.”

Ms. Margaret Jamiolkowski ‘73 Ms. Debora Johansson ‘73 Mrs. Patricia Johnson-Null ‘67 Mr. Carl Josephson JT Aesthetics Mr. & Mrs. Don Kallberg (PA) Michael & Chelsie (Rizzo) Kaptein ‘08 Kate Spade Azian & Joseph Kearney Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kearns Ms. Meghan Kearns ‘24 Mr. Jim Keckeisen Mr. Matthew Kendziorski ‘14 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kenna (P) Sean & Maureen (Elston) Kerins ‘77 (PA) Ms. Mary Kiely Siobhan Kieras ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Richard King (PA) Ms. Geraldine Kinsella ‘89 Mr & Mrs. Carmelo Kish (PA) Mrs. Lisa (Casagrande) Koeppel ‘77 Samantha & Peter Kohler * Mr. Kevin Kolwicz ‘73 John & Mary Ellen (Palmer) Kolwicz ‘72 Ms. Patrice Kopas Mr. Ronald Kopcik Kenneth Kowalski ‘70 Mr. Michael Kozlowski ‘04 Mr. Jonathan Kraut Ms. Sheila M. Kuhn (PA) Tyler & Dayna (Foley) Kuzniewski ‘01, ‘07 Ms. Lenora Labrecque Mr. Edward LaMere ‘77

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco (PA) Ms. Mary-Alice (McFeeley) Lavado ‘86 Janine LeBlanc Mr. & Mrs. Ian Lenz (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Marco Lepore (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph LeRose (P) Father Colin Lomnitzer Mr. & Mrs. Zachary Long ‘04 Mr. Wayne Lounsbury ‘99 Mr. Collin Lowthert ‘24 Anonymous Mrs. Kathleen (Johnson) Lundeen ‘72 Martin & Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ‘79 (PA) Ms. Cathleen (Minck) Lynch ‘69 Ms. Jung-Yueh Angela Ma Linda & Thomas MacGregor (PA) Michael ‘94 & Regina Mango & Family Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mango ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. James Mannion ‘68 Mr. and Mrs. John Maravilla (P) Mrs. Sandy (Define) Margoles ‘68 Ms. Melissa Maroney Ms. Kristine Martin (P) Mrs. Margarita Martinez Marygold’s on Main + Good Old Days Pizza Mr. John McAvoy ‘66 Blake & Kelly (Fagan) McElroy ‘95 Ms. Allison McGahren

Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern ‘89 (PA) Ms. Pamela McGovern (P) Ms. Louise McGovern Mr. & Mrs. Frank McGreal (PA) Mr. & Mrs. James McNamara Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mead Medicinal Skin Dr. & Mrs. Nestor Mejias (P) Mejias Health and Wellness Ms. Dale Mello (PA) Ms. Maura Melody (PA) Mr. Nelson Merchan and Mrs. Diana Merchan Dr. and Mrs. Robert Merrer Tom & Maureen Mertens * Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Michaelsen (PA) Dr. & Mrs. Benedict Miraglia (P) Ms. Debra Mitchell Mr. Louis Montesi Michael & Elizabeth (Wierengo) Moran ‘73 Mrs. Robin Moravsky * Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Morgado ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Morgan ‘71 Mr. James Morris & Mrs. Ann Ragusa (PA) Mr. Timothy Morris ‘95 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Motta ‘75 Alice Motta Wells ‘72 Mr. David Murphy ‘72 Daniel & Cathy Murphy ‘66 (PA, GP) Musicals at Richter Mutti USA Mr. Patrick Nalley ‘03 Paul & Elizabeth Naves (PA)

Robert & Dorothy Neil Clark & Katherine (McCartney) Neugold ‘05 Timothy & Kathleen Nevin (PA) New England Graphics & Metals, LLC New Fairfield Press, Inc. New Jersey Devils Notre Dame Church Ms. Simone O’Connor Lucia & Steve O’Hara (PA) Mrs. Linda Orlando Ottavio ‘69 Kerry & Ashley (McMahon) Palmer ‘04 Richard & Cynthia (Barnick) Palmer ‘76 Palmer Brothers HardwareInc. Mr. John Parille Mr. and Mrs. David Parks ‘99 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Pattison (P) Larry & Domitila (CorteReal) Pereira ‘91 (PA) Ms. M. Kathryn Peters ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Elio Petta (P, PA) * Ms. Beatriz (Pina) Smith ‘83 Dr. & Mrs. John Pitrelli (PA) * Mr. Victor Pluto ‘73 Mr. Douglas Polistena Ms. Kathleen Powers ‘81 Mr. CJ Previdi ‘26 Mr. Michael Pucci & Mrs. Kim Kleinman Pucci (P) David & Kathryn Quesnell Mrs. Barbara (Berry) Randall ‘69 RAS Services, LLC Mr. Kenneth Rausch ‘91 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony

Rebeiro (PA) Mr. & Mrs. David Regan Mr. Nathaniel Rendo ‘24 Mrs. Karen (Tomassi) Rezendes ‘69 Riccis Hair Salon & Hero Barbershop Mr. Larry Rice Mr. Barry Rickert ‘71 Ms. Patricia Riebe Andrew & Amanda Riepe ‘95 Mr. Matthew Riggs ‘21 Mr. Cary Riley ‘75 The Rios Family ‘81 (PA) ‘20 Mr. Anthony Rizzo, III ‘07 Tony & Patty Rizzo, Jr. (PA) Robert Taylor Photography Ms. Candice Robertson Pasquale & Gina Romano (P, PA) Mr. Brian Romano ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rooney Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rossman (PA) Rrici Restaurant Scott and Tara (O’Keefe) ‘91 Ruszczyk (P) Salon Michele Mr. Thomas Sansone ‘78 & Ruth Beardsley Mr. and Mrs. Bob Saraceni Mr. Doug Sauerhaft Tony Saviano ‘75 Mr. Anthony Scalzo Mr. John Scalzo ‘92 Ms. Emma Scheckner ‘26 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Scherer (P) Mrs. Mary Schlichtig (PA, GP) Paul & Robin Schuyler (PA) 39

Donors Mr. Ryan Scirbona ‘24 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Scirbona (PA) Ms. Marjorie Shannon ‘81 ShopRite Mr. Anthony Simone ‘01 Mary Ann (Canestrari) ‘79 and Robert Simonelli Mr. Joseph Simonelli Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Smith (P) Mrs. Eileen Smith ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Sniffin Ms. Anne Soltes (P)* Dr. Prashant Soni & Ms. Reina Guzman-Soni (P) Nanci & Paul Stockmann * Structural Consulting Services, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sturges ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sullivan ‘83 Denise Sullivan ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Sullivan Ms. Laura Sullivan ‘01 Summerhouse Productions, LLC Mr. and Mrs. John Sutton ‘67 Mr. Thomas Sweeney ‘66 Russell & Lisa Sweeting (P) Robert & Helen (Carr) Tallaksen ‘85 (P, PA) Robert & Ann (Gallagher) Taylor ‘73 Ms. Gail (Terry) Salvestrini ‘71 The Benjamin Restaurant & Bar The Cake Boutique by Lauren The Cheesecake Factory The Music Learning Center, Inc. The Putnam House The Toy Tree Mr. and Mrs. JT Thomas (P) Mr. Richard Thurlow Mr. Christopher Thurlow Mr. Michael Timan ‘71 Ms. Deborah (Grandieri) Tomchik ‘73 Terry & Rich Tortora (PA) Drs. Gary Townsend & Joan Draper Townsend (PA) Ms. Laurie Trotto Mr. William Tucker ‘24 Mr. Bill Tucker Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ‘71 36

Mrs. Debra (Salvato) Vance ‘08 Molly Vannucci ‘01 Ms. Veronica Vawter Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ventesca (P) Mrs. Margaret Vosswinkel (PA) Mr. Bruce Walczak Mr. Rick Wang ‘25 Ms. Rebecca Wardlow (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stefan J. Weber (P) Ms. Stephanie Weber Bruce & Jeannine Weed (PA) Ms. Shelby Weed ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Ken Weinstein Mr. & Mrs. Chad Wertman (P) Mr. & Mrs. Alexander West (P) Christopher & Laurie (McKenzie) White ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. George Whitmore Ellen Williams & Gil Consolini (PA) Ms. Eliza Williams Fraser Mr. Michael Wilson & Mrs. Sally Alvarez (PA) Mrs. Margaret Wixted Auger ‘70 Emmanuel & Chanda Yamoah (P) Mike Zarcone ‘68 Mr. Joseph Zielinski (PA) Dr. & Mrs. Keith Zuccala (P, PA) Mr. Alex Zuluaga ‘99 FRIENDS CLUB (up to $99) & Company on Bank 109 Cheese & Wine Mr. Lou Albatian All Aboard Pizzeria Mr. & Mrs. Jason Ambrose (P) Ms. Katelyn Ambrose ‘24 Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Lunda Asmani (P) Bailey’s Backyard Ms. Bonnie Bailie ‘24 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Bailie (P) Ms. Ellamae Baldelli ‘67 Mr. John Banks (PA)

Ms. Catherine Baptiste ‘24 Mr. and Mrs. John Basile BD Provisions Mr. Colby Bellone ‘19 Ms. Allie Bellone ‘22 Ms. Chloe Bellone ‘22 Bob & Cathy Blair (P, PA) Blue Colony Diner Mr. Seth Bogoslofski Mr. Mark Bohacs Ms. Victoria Bono ‘20 Books on the Common Boost Bowls - Bethel Mr. Donny Borkowski Terry (Miller) Bourque ‘67 Ms. Donna Bowman Brasserie Saint Germain Bridgewater Chocolates Robert & Ramona (Lariccia) Brunetti ‘69 & ‘70 Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) * Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) * Mr. and Mrs. David Budzynski (P) Burgerittoville Mr. Jeff Butler Ms. Jyotshna Buyyala (P) Mr. Chris Canestrari Mr. John Capilli Jr. ‘17 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Caruso (P) Ms. Jenny Casey * Ms. Linda Cellamare (P) Kyle Cerminara ‘05 Ms. Sandra Cerveira ‘89 Charter Oak Brewery Mr. Veer Chetal ‘24 Katie Chicklinski-Cahill ‘91 Ms. Parker Chieffalo ‘24 Ms. Rebecca Chory ‘24 Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Clay (P) Mr. Patrick Coleman Anne Coleman Gallagher ‘75 Mr. Thomas Conley ‘24 Mr. Dennis Conlon Ms. Brigid Connors ‘24 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Connors (P) Mr. Dominic Coppola ‘17 Mr. & Mrs. John Costa (P) CY Collective Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Dahm ‘90 (P) Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Daigle Ms. Kathleen Dean ‘82 Ms. Christina DeFeo (P) Del Primo Ristorante & Bar Ms. Alexis Demko ‘21 Mr. Jason Dennison ‘21 Ms. Jessica Dennison ‘19 Ms. Joanne Despain (PA) Mr. Gurvir Dhadda ‘10 Mr. Marco Dias ‘24

Mr. Josh DiBella ‘09 Dimitri’s Diner Divine Dogs Mr. James Doering ‘24 Ms. Gina Donnarummo Mr. Kevin Dransfield Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy (PA) * Elizabella’s Bake Shop Susan (Cavanaugh) Elmore ‘67 Evergreen Juice Bar Mr. Tyler Fahey ‘24 Famous Pizza Ms. Caitlin Fanella ‘21 James & Christine (Preziosi) Fintel ‘91 Ms. Mary Fischer Mr. John Foglia Jr. Ms. Shea Foscato ‘24 Mr. & Mrs. Myco Jamaal Foy (P) Ms. Mary Ann (Jakubek) Frengs ‘01 Ms. Francesca Friscia ‘25 Ms. Mackenzy Garden ‘19 Ms. Alexys Garden ‘21 Mrs. Kathleen Gehan (PA) Mrs. Brenda (Gereg) Aurelia ‘79 Gerosa Records Ms. Mary (Bohan) Gilbert ‘81 Mrs. Maureen (Curran) Gilmartin ‘92 Ms. Sandra Gomes (P) Mr. Chris Grabelski Grassroots Ice Cream Warren & Heather (Shea) Greene ‘91 Greenwood Features Mr. & Mrs. John and Danielle (Thyse) ‘97 Grepps Grounds Donut House Ms. Julia Guallpa (P) Mr. Joseph Gunzy ‘24 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Haddad ‘95 Mr. Irv Haight Ms. Layna (Helen) Haitsch Palumbo ‘84 Happy Dog Pet Salon LLC Mr. & Mrs. Peter Harco (PA) Mr. Michael Hatcher ‘24 Richard & Emily (Hanna) Hayes ‘69 Mrs. Melissa Lopes Haynes ‘02 Mr. & Mrs. Eric Heineken (PA) Ms. Olivia Heineken ‘20 Mr. Fabio Henao & Mrs. Ana Marin (P) Ms. Sofia Henao-Marin ‘24 Hers Modern Boutique Mr. Christopher Houser * Kevin C. Hudak ‘03

Ms. Barabara Impagliazzo Ms. Ann Jaehnig (PA) Ms. Ellen Jamba (P) Ms. Julia Jamba ‘24 Ms. Rachel Janik ‘24 Jo Jo’s Deli Kevin & Karen (Houser) Johnston ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Keenan PA Ms. Liz Kelly Walter & Nina (DeFranco) Kilcourse ‘72 & ‘73 Mr. Aiden Kortze ‘24 Mrs. Kristina Kulikauskas * Mr. Kevin Kuntz John & Elizabeth (Botelho) Kuzniewski ‘69 Ms. Rosemary Lilley ‘71 Megan LiVolsi ‘97 Mr. Sal Lombardi Lucia Ristorante Mr. John Madzula II ‘95 Ms. Jane Mahoney * Mr. and Mrs. Greg Mango ‘80 Ms. Katherine Mariska Paul & Sandy Markatos Market Place Kitchen & Bar - Newtown Mr. Francisco Martin Fernandez & Mrs. Alicia Martin (P) Ms. Caitlyn Mascetta ‘24 Ms. Taylor Mascetta ‘19 Mick and Catherine McDonough * Mr. & Mrs. Terrence McNicholas ‘98 Mr. Lenny Mecca Brian Melody ‘95 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Merritt (P, PA) Danielle (Bissonette) Mink ‘13 Mr. David Mitchell ‘24 Mr. & Mrs. Paul V. Mohn, Jr. (PA) Ms. Madison Moreau ‘23 Deacon and Mrs. Robert Morris Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morse ‘83 George & Catherine (Richardson) Murdock ‘69 Ms. MaryAnn Murtha (PA) My Place Restaurant Newtown Nail Spa Ms. Ava Noonan ‘24 Ms. Denise Noonan (P) Ms. Nancy Northrop ‘03 Oak Barrel Wine & Spirits Ms. Claire O’Connor ‘24 Mr. Michael O’Hare (P) Ms. Maria O’Leary Mr. & Mrs. Marco Osimanti (P) Ms. Lauren Oskam ‘20 Mr. Ryan Otterstrom Ms. Lauraine (Dorman) Palazzo ‘73

Mr. Mark Pass & Ms. Cristin Bidetti (PA) Mr. Seth Perce Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pertoso (PA) Reverend Philip Lanh Phan* Mr. Jaimie Lee Phillips & Mrs. Lisa Marie McKloskyCorreia (P) Phinney’s Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pilla (P) Mr. Thomas Pilla ‘24 Planet Pizza Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ‘78 (PA) *

Ms. Christine Portelance ‘81 Ms. Nicole Radliff ‘24 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Raduazzo (P) Ms. Isabella Raduazzo ‘24 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ralph (P) Ms. Patricia Reitz ‘25 Reverie Brewing Company Rocco’s Cafe and Delicatessen Ms. Briana Romano ‘24 Mr. Cole Ross ‘23 Ross Artisinal Bakery & Cafe Kathy (Judge) Roventini ‘92 Mrs. Stephanie Rugg * Jeffrey & Dana (Henry)

Saidman ‘87 (P, PA) Ms. Jenna Saidman ‘24 Ms. Olivia Scherer ‘27 Mr. Benjamin Schultz ‘14 She La La Mr. John Simonelli Ms. Lauren Simonelli Mr. Daniel Simonelli Southwest Cafe Stacey’s Totally Baked Stew Leonard’s Mr. Joseph Suarez ‘18 Ms. Madeline Suarez ‘20 Mr. Christopher Suarez ‘22 Mr. Michael Sullivan ‘98

Tambascio’s Italian Grill Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tarsi ‘68 Terrasole Ristorante The Greek The Pottery Factory Mr. & Mrs. John Timmel (P) Mr. Alexander Tomas ‘99 Uncle Leo’s & Rosny Gournet Cafe - Bethel Vegas Mexican Kitchen and Bar Mr. Mike Vitolo Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weiner (PA) Mr. and Mrs. James Wiemken

(P) Alexa & Patrick Wild (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Xavier (PA) Mr. Carl Zbigniew Kazmierczak & Mrs. Kathleen Kazmierczak (P) Zesto Organic Vegan Market & Juicery Zoe & Company - The Sugar Beads Shop

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 2023-2024 school year.

Chick-fil-A 50 gift cards for Day of Giving incentives

James Coffey Gently used Matrix recumbent bike

Hollandia Nurseries, Inc. Floral arrangements Seth Perce Three used office chairs

Robert Taylor Photography Photography services and images

Carol Stone Dinner, refreshment and decoration items for three school events

STAGE PRODUCTION SUPPORTERS Thank you to the following donors who supported our productions of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane and Disney’s The Little Mermaid.

ACT of Connecticut Anonymous Anonymous through Booktix platform Anonymous Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. David Budzynski (P)

Mrs. and Mr. Jeanette (Pesce) ‘93 Campo (P, PA) Sal ‘81, Ellen & Parker ‘24 Chieffalo CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs Earthmovers, Inc Eastern Water Solutions

Mr. & Mrs. Francis Friscia (P) Jose & Melisa (Farrell) Garcia ‘97 (P) Ingersoll Auto of Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P) Ms. Dijana Latkovic Mary & Kevin Maloney

Dr. & Mrs. Benedict Miraglia (P) The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) * Sean & Kelley (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘82 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Scherer (P)

Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Sullivan The Toy Tree

ADOPT-A-MUSTANG GIFTS Thanks to your support we raised $28,660.00 for our Adopt-a-Mustang Fund. Gifts to this fund make a tremendous direct impact on the life of one or more students, providing tuition assistance at critical moments of financial need. Thank you for your care, generosity and for making a difference!

Anonymous Anonymous Michael & Debbie Basile (PA) Mrs. Rosemary Bouffard (PA) Ms. Donna Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Philip Christe (PA) Estate of Mary Foley Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gaynor

Mrs. Carole Kaback (PA) Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA) Ms. Geraldine Kinsella ‘89 Knights of Columbus Marquette Council # 245 Knights of Columbus McGivney Council #29

Ms. Sheila M. Kuhn (PA) Mr. Kevin Kuntz Mr. & Mrs. James McNamara Dr. and Mrs. Robert Merrer Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ‘89 (PA)* Deacon and Mrs. Robert Morris

Mr. Robert Murphy Stamford Hospital Maternal Mrs. Claudia Negru * Child Health Service Line The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) * Ms. Maria O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rooney Saint Rose of Lima Church Stamford Hospital Foundation

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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.

Alumni Legacy Award The Angeles T. Arredondo Foundation STEM Scholarship Deacon Robert W. Becker, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Saint Mary Church of Bethel Dr. & Mrs. Henry Blansfield Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. David Blansfield Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73 Vincent K. Chesto Scholarship Rev. Francis Corry Catholic Education Award Mr. and Mrs. John F. Martin David R. Couch Scholarship David R. Couch Education Fund

Isabell Farrington Scholarship Officer Donald J. Hassiak, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Brookfield Lions Charities, Inc. Kerri Ann Holbrook Memorial Fund Norman Kaback Memorial Scholarship Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA) Stephen A. Kaplanis Memorial Athletic Scholarship Michelle Ann Kayal Scholarship Humanitarian Award Michelle Ann Kayal Memorial Scholarship

Knights of Columbus McGivney Council #29 “Thomas Foley Scholarship” Estate of Mary Foley

Mark McGetrick Scholarship Mark McGetrick Scholarship Fund

Gary Rushworth Memorial Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baldwin

Knights of Columbus St. Edward the Confessor Scholarship

Mustang Basketball Camp Scholarship

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Scholarship

Mustang Merit Award

Saint Mary Parish of Ridgefield Scholarship

George Landegger Scholarship Mr. George F. Landegger Gerard LeBlanc Scholarship Lauren MacKay Scholarship Ms. Nancy Cole Ms. Barabara Impagliazzo Mahoney Scholarship Fund Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney – “72 & ‘70 Marian Merit Award

Newtown Savings Foundation Scholarship Outside Restricted Scholarships Anonymous Ms. Mary Regan Fayette Overholt Scholarship Presidential Merit Award

Derek Schmuecker Memorial Scholarship Walter Szewczuk Memorial Scholarship Candace Lee Williams Memorial Scholarship Carolan & Patrick Dwyer (P, PA) IHS Field Hockey Team Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LoBianco Mrs. Janice Williams (GP)

ROBERT E. GERWIEN, SR. SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

We are grateful to those who have made general gifts to the Robert E. Gerwien, Sr. Scholarship Endowment Fund and to those whose gifts were designated for named scholarships within the fund.

Endowment Fund Donors William & Elayne Anderson (PA) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bacher (GP) The Brew Family Robert & Ramona (Lariccia) Brunetti ‘69 & ‘70 The Reverend Linda M. Butler ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P, PA)/Capitol Hill Group Mr. Raymond Depelteau ‘69 Brian & Kathleen (Mason) Fitzgerald ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Sal Gilbertie Mr. Robert Godfrey ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gribbin (PA, GPA) Mrs. Dorothy (Kieras) Grob ‘67 Paul & Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA) Mr. Richard Honeck, Jr. ‘81 Mrs. Mary Ann Houser (PA) Ms. Marta Keane ‘72 Siobhan Kieras ‘81 Mrs. Lisa (Casagrande) Koeppel ‘77 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mango ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. James Mannion ‘68 Mr. Thomas Francis McGrath ‘71 Dr. and Mrs. Robert Merrer Mr. John Mulvihill ‘70 Notre Dame Church Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67 Ms. M. Kathryn Peters ‘84 Mrs. Mary Schlichtig (PA, GP) 42

The Estate of Marilynn & Joseph Vannucci Mrs. Margaret Vosswinkel (PA) Benjamin Bisbano Memorial Scholarship Joe Canestrari Scholarship Anonymous Anonymous Mr. Chris Canestrari Mr. and Mrs. David Canestrari ‘69 Mr. Michael Canestrari Mrs. Pamela M. Canestrari Anne Coleman Gallagher ‘75 Mr. Patrick Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Paul ‘74 and Kim Coleman Mrs. Peggy (Shea) Hewett ‘74 Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ‘74 & Family Palmer Brothers Hardware, Inc. Mr. Cary Riley ‘75 Mr. Daniel Simonelli Mr. John Simonelli Mr. Joseph Simonelli Ms. Lauren Simonelli Mary Ann (Canestrari) ‘79 and Robert Simonelli Liam Devine Scholarship The Dr. Joseph B. & Lillian Stiefel Foundation Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation

Nancy K. Dolan Scholarship James P. Dolan & Nancy K Dolan Educational Scholarship Trust Rebecca Draper Townsend Moral Compass Scholarship Award Robert Gerwien Scholarship The Henry Family Scholarship Mrs. Carol Henry (PA, GP) Gregory and Patricia LiVolsi Memorial Scholarships Ms. Marla Berger Ms. Kathleen LiVolsi ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy LiVolsi ‘80 Robert Murphy Scholarship Mr. Robert Murphy The Chris and Donna Palmer Scholarship Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67 Msgr. Weiss Scholarship Saint Rose of Lima Church

Veterans Day Assembly Military color guard presented the United States and military flags while the school’s Inspire Choir opened the ceremony, which included distinguished veterans, Immaculate alumnus and state Superior Court Judge Thomas Saadi, school leaders and students. Immaculate’s sign language students also signed the songs for the audience. The school publicly recognized each local veteran in attendance and presented them with a gift commemorating their service.

Visitors to the ceremony were welcomed to Immaculate by the school’s Veterans Hill of Honor on its front lawn. The school’s community members purchased flags with yellow ribbons to recognize a special veteran by name. Immaculate presented a check for $2,000 from the proceeds of this tribute which will support the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs.

Immaculate’s Chaplain Father Philip Phan started the ceremony with gratitude for all who have served. “We thank you for your sacrifice, courage and selflessness.

Bless all our veterans, especially those who bear the physical and emotional scars of their service,” Phan said. “Grant them healing, comfort and peace. We pray for those who have given their lives in the service of our nation. May their souls rest in your eternal peace.”

VETERANS DAY HILL OF HONOR DONORS Del Albano

by Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76 Francis Cervelli Quintano

by Anonymous Paul Chila, Michael Burns

by Anonymous

Anton Chory

by Mr. & Mrs. Mark Chory (P) Joseph J. Palczynski

by Mr. & Mrs. John Costa (P) James Deakin

by Ms. Kathleen Dean ‘82

Michael D’Antoni

by Anonymous

Zachary S. Long, Alexandra Collier, Daniel Collier, James William Thomas

by Ms. Joanne Despain (PA)

James Ryan

by Anonymous

Ernest DiNatale, Joseph DiNatale

by Mr. & Mrs. Brian DiNatale (P, PA)

George Sallaberry

by Anonymous

Robert Ward, Joseph Benbow

by Donna (Ward) Doran ‘85 (P, PA)

Ronald P. Burns

by Anonymous

Michael Papowski

by Carolan & Patrick Dwyer (PA)

Albert John Baldelli

by Ms. Ellamae Baldelli ‘67

Michael Foy

by Mr. & Mrs. Myco Jamaal Foy (P)

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

by Mr. John Banks (PA)

Louis Friscia

by Mr. & Mrs. Francis Friscia (P)

Richard C. Banning, Robert D. Dugan Lt. Valentine Curran, Class of ‘87

by Mr. & Mrs. Scott Banning ‘87

by Mrs. Maureen (Curran) Gilmartin ‘92 Thomas McManus, Robert Blair, Sr.

by Bob & Cathy Blair (P, PA) John C. Grabert

by William & Kathleen (Flanagan) Frederick N. Miller Grabert ‘72

by Terry (Miller) Bourque ‘67 Joseph Brown Joseph Zappavigna

by Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gunzy ‘85 (PA)

by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Calamari * Richard C. Haitsch, Aurel J. Haitsch, Jr., John J. Ciarleglio, Frank Cappiello, J. Margaret Haitsch, Elmer Humphrey Ciarleglio

by Ms. Layna (Helen) Haitsch Palumbo

by Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P, ‘84 PA)/Capitol Hill Group Charles L. Levesque, Willis E. Hart Dennis Kratz

by Paul & Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71

by Ms. Linda Cellamare (P) (PA) Salvatore Chieffalo, Sr., Walter Ruckel Bob Hanna ‘74, Dale Hanna

by Sal ‘81, Ellen & Parker ‘24 Chieffalo by Richard & Emily (Hanna) Hayes ‘69

Arthur L. Horan, Jr.

by Gregory Horan ‘72

H. Eugene Clair

by Mr. Ryan Otterstrom

Colonel Mark D. Mariska, US Army Retired

by Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P)

James Irving Stein, Sr., Patrick Barriteau

by Mr. & Mrs. Charnay Phaire (P)

Philip Hood

by Mr. Joseph Lopes & Mrs. Dawn Hood-Lopes (P)

William Walter Meyerback

by Mr. Jaimie Lee Phillips & Mrs. Lisa Marie McKlosky-Correia (P)

Albert S. Wasko, William R. Lucchesi, Angelo R. Lucchesi, Dominic J. Staula, Christopher Sanford, Joseph Staula

by Mr. Albert Wasko & Mrs. Caryl Lucchesi ‘72

Stephen Piccolo, Sr., Anthony Vaccaro, Sr., Anthony Vaccaro, Jr.

by Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr.

Gerald Monaghan, Támás Ludányi

by Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) * Carmine Andrew Scampoli, Andrew Scampoli, Thomas William Lynch, Arthur Ranta, Thomas Stallings, Dennis Patrick Maloney

by Mary & Kevin Maloney Frederick Jones

by Ms. Kristine Martin (P) Louis Russo

by Dr. Chris & Lori Mascetta (P, PA) Donald Severino Mello, Guido Cipriano Zampini

by Ms. Dale Mello (PA) John Crisalli

by Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell (P) Ralph B. Savarese, Robert E. Murray

by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murray (P) Arthur Burke

by Mr. Michael O’Hare (P) Pietro Osimanti

by Mr. & Mrs. Marco Osimanti (P)

Ted Mollison, John Ralph

by Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ralph (P) Santi V. Girolamo, Dominick Destito, Vincent Inglese

by Pasquale & Gina Romano (P, PA) Charles Favreau

by Linda & David Sabel Howard F. Schmiedel, Jr. and Robert J. Simpson

by Robert & Anne (Simpson) Schmiedel ‘71 Alexander F. Himmelberg

by Mr. Benjamin Schultz ‘14 John J. Timmel, Sr.

by Mr. & Mrs. John Timmel (P) Chad K. Wertman 82nd Airborne, John J. Curry Combat Engineer

by Mr. & Mrs. Chad Wertman (P) Victor Portocarrero, Stanton Burstein, Whitmore Family

by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Whitmore (P) Wade Barstow, Michael Wiemken

by Mr. and Mrs. James Wiemken (P) Bob Tulipani

by Mr. Carl Zbigniew Kazmierczak & Mrs. Kathleen Kazmierczak (P)

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TRUE BLUE SOCIETY The True Blue Society recognizes Immaculate’s most loyal donors. Membership 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 ACT of Connecticut Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76 Victor & Isabel (Vaz CorteReal) Almeida ‘93 & ‘94 (P) William & Elayne Anderson (PA) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Jim & Maureen Arconti (PA) Mr. David Arconti Mr. Carl Bailey ‘71 & Mrs. Lauren Dalton Bailey Ms. Andrea Baker ‘84 Mr. Raymond Baker ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Scott Banning ‘87 Mr. Donald Barton ‘68 Michael & Debbie Basile (PA) Robert & Patricia (Tulipani) Becker ‘72 Mrs. Priscilla Behling (PA) The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) * Bob & Cathy Blair (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Blaszka ‘87 Mr. David Bonilla ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. David & Lisa Bono (PA) Ms. Victoria Bono ‘20 Mrs. Rosemary Bouffard (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bouffard ‘93 Terry (Miller) Bourque ‘67 Barbara Dominakus Braatz ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. James Bremner (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown (GPA) Mr. Paul Brown ‘70 Thomas & Sheelah Brown Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) *

Kevin & Lori (Dennehy) Burns ‘76 Mr. John Capilli (PA) Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P, PA)/Capitol Hill Group Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund Kathleen & Chris Casey Mike Casey ‘77 Ms. Jenny Casey * Ms. Linda Cellamare (P) Kyle Cerminara ‘05 Mr. & Mrs. Fil Cerminara (PA) Chick-fil-A Sal ‘81, Ellen & Parker ‘24 Chieffalo James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘90 & ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cirone (PA) CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs Mr. Joseph Coleman (PA, GP) Mr. & Mrs. Christian Conley (P, PA) Ellen Williams & Gil Consolini (PA) Mr. Dominic Coppola ‘17 Mr. & Mrs. Dan Corgan Mr. Matt Corso Mr. Christopher Cosio ‘97 Mr. & Mrs. Todd Cropsey (P, PA) Ms. Susan Crowe (PA) Mr. Paul Cumming ‘67 David R. Couch Education Fund Mrs. Nancy (Sousa) Degree ‘92 Del-Tron Precision, Inc. Jeannie Coleman Demko ‘88 (PA) * Joleen Garofalo Dennison ‘86 (P, PA) Mr. Gerald Densk ‘87 Mr. Josh DiBella ‘09 Mr. & Mrs. Vincent DiGilio ‘00 Mr. & Mrs. Brian DiNatale (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiVestea (PA) Don & Katie Doering (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Doherty (P, PA) * Anonymous?

Mrs. Andrea Dolan ‘84 Ms. Gina Donnarummo Donna (Ward) Doran ‘85 (P, PA) Joseph T. Draper ‘82 Brad & Lynn (LaForte) Dudas ‘85 (P, PA) Dugout Dreams, LLC

Peter & Nancy (Milot) Duhamel ‘66 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy (PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Edward Durkin ‘72 Carolan & Patrick Dwyer (P, PA) Earthmovers, Inc Mr. & Mrs. Marc Ennis ‘93 F & M Electric Supply Co. Doug Fachnie (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fahey (PA) Jim & Christine Fahey (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flanagan (PA) Martin & Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70 (PA)* Mr. & Mrs. Michael Frank ‘72 The Fredette Family (PA, ‘12, ‘14, ‘18) Ms. Kathleen (Frainier) Fredrickson ‘81 Ms. Karen Freitag (PA) Ms. Mary Ann (Jakubek) Frengs ‘01 Dennis Fulling ‘83 Ms. Mackenzy Garden ‘19 Ms. Regina Gardner ‘68 Ms. Joan Garofalo (PA, GP) Todd & Linda Garvey (P, PA) Mr. Colin Gehan ‘99 Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. (PA)* Mr. & Mrs. Bibek & Lisa Ghosh (PA) Mr. Perry Ghosh ‘21 Mr. Michael Gianfranceschi ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giobbi Carol & John Goode (PA) William & Kathleen (Flanagan) Grabert ‘72 Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72 Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66 Mrs. Dorathea Gulya-Stasny ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gunzy ‘85 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P, PA) Mrs. Robin (Modzelewski) Haddad ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Haddad (PA) Halas Farm Market

Mr. Michael Hanlon Paul & Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)* Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hefferon ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Henn (P, PA) Andrea Henry ‘90 Miss Victoria Hickey ‘66 Mrs. Christy (Green) Hickey ‘89 Mr. Paul Hiro ‘68 Mr. Chris Hogan ‘90 Hollandia Nurseries, LLC Ms. Frances J. (Polakowski) Holloway ‘72 Gregory Horan ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hossan ‘72 Mr. Christopher Houser * Michael & Cynthia Hudak (PA) Mr. Michael R. Hufnagel ‘97 Ms. Ann Jaehnig (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P) Bill & Becky (Gage) Johnston ’85 (P, PA) Brendan ‘68 & Joyce Jugler Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA) Ms. Marta Keane ‘72 Azian & Joseph Kearney Ben & Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ‘91 (PA) Sean & Maureen (Elston) Kerins ‘77 (PA) Siobhan Kieras ‘81 Mr. Edward Kilian III ‘99 Knights of Columbus Marquette Council # 245 Samantha & Peter Kohler * Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krystopa Mr. Edward LaMere ‘77 Mr. George F. Landegger Ms. Lisa Lanni Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel LeBlanc (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Ian Lenz (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph LeRose (P) Mr. Mark Linkowski ‘91 Ms. Kathleen LiVolsi ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Timothy LiVolsi ‘80 Mr. Wayne Lounsbury ‘99 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) *

Martin & Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch ‘79 (PA) Linda & Thomas MacGregor (PA) William & Kimberly (Werdann) MacKinnon ‘91 (P) * Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney - ‘72 & ‘70 Mary & Kevin Maloney Market Place Kitchen & Bar Danbury Ms. Taylor Mascetta ‘19 Mr. Michael J. Mazzucco (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McGoldrick (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern ‘89 (PA) Kieran & Deborah McGrath (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Frank McGreal (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Ralph McIntosh ‘68 (PA) Drs. Gregory & Dorothy McKenna (PA) McKenna Orthodontics Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey McKenzie (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Shawn McLoughlin (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Terrence McNicholas ‘98 Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mead Ms. Maura Melody (PA) Brian Melody ‘95 Tom & Maureen Mertens * Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ‘89 (PA)* Scott & Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ‘81 (PA) Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, P.C. Mr. & Mrs. Paul V. Mohn, Jr. (PA) Mono-Crete Step & Vault, LLC Mr. Louis Montesi Mrs. Robin Moravsky * Mr. & Mrs. Dana Moreau (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Morgado ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Morgan ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Morse ‘83 Mr. John Mulvihill ‘70 George & Catherine (Richardson) Murdock ‘69 Ms. Honora Murphy ‘76 Mr. Robert Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nadeau ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Nadeau ‘99 Paul & Elizabeth Naves (PA)

Robert & Dorothy Neil Newtown Savings Bank Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc. NY-Conn Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Connor (P) Lucia & Steve O’Hara (PA) Rob O’Neill ‘91 Sean & Kelley (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘82 (PA) Sean & Kelly (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘82 (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 Pana Incorporated Larry & Domitila (CorteReal) Pereira ‘91 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Elio Petta (P, PA) * Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr. David & Sarah (Nadeau) Pineault ‘90 Jose & Catherine (Gerwien) Pinto ‘76

Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ‘78 (PA)* Preferred Maintenance, Inc. Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price ‘66 Joan Pryde ‘77 Mr. James Purcell III ‘71 David & Kathryn Quesnell Mrs. Leslie Quinn * Mr. & Mrs. Richard Radliff (P, PA) Mrs. Barbara (Berry) Randall ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rebeiro (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Reelick (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Reidy, Jr. ‘89 (PA) Arthur & Arlene Rice (PA, GP) Mr. Barry Rickert ‘71 Ridgewood Country Club Mr. & Mrs. Michael Riggs (P, PA) The Rios Family ‘81 (PA) ‘20 Tony & Patty Rizzo, Jr. (PA) Rizzo Companies, Inc. Roger Electric Inc. Pasquale & Gina Romano (P, PA) Sam & Jennifer Rosenblum (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ross (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rossman (PA) Peter & Kathleen Ruppert ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Saadi, Esq. ‘88 (P) Linda & David Sabel Jeffrey & Dana (Henry) Saidman ‘87 (P, PA) Saint Edward the Confessor Holy Trinity Parish Saint Joseph Church of Brookfield Saint Mary Church of Bethel Saint Mary Parish of Ridgefield Saint Rose of Lima Church Mr. Frank Salvatore, Jr. ‘84 Patricia Saviano ‘69 Tony Saviano ‘75 Savings Bank of Danbury Mr. Anthony Scalzo Bob Schlichtig ‘89 Robert & Anne (Simpson) Schmiedel ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Sedensky III ( PA) Ms. Marjorie Shannon ‘81 Silent Watchman Security Services Silent Watchman Security Services - Vincent & Denise Dascano (PA)

Ms. Anne Soltes (P)* Anna & Matthew Stankey (PA) Stew Leonard’s Carol Stone* Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sturges ‘67 Joseph & Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) * Ms. Madeline Suarez ‘20 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Sullivan ‘83 Denise Sullivan ‘66 Russell & Lisa Sweeting (P) Robert & Helen (Carr) Tallaksen ‘85 (P, PA) Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tarsi ‘68 The Dr. Joseph B. & Lillian Stiefel Foundation Terry & Rich Tortora (PA) Drs. Gary Townsend & Joan Draper Townsend (PA) Kevin & Katherine Tucker (P, PA) Mr. Martin P. Tuite ‘84 Union Savings Bank Mr. and Mrs. James Vaccarelli ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ‘72 Van Houten & Company, LLC

Molly Vannucci ‘01 Geoffrey & Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford ‘77 (PA) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weiner (PA) Drs. Elizabeth & David Weinshel (PA) Alice Motta Wells ‘72 Westchester Modular Homes, Inc. Mrs. Kelly (Moffa) Whalen ‘90 Christopher & Laurie (McKenzie) White ‘81 Mrs. Janice Williams (GP) Margaret (Reese) Williamson ‘71 Mr. Michael Wilson & Mrs. Sally Alvarez (PA) Mr. Peter Wixted ‘76 Mike Zarcone ‘68 Mr. Joseph Zielinski (PA) Dr. & Mrs. Keith Zuccala (P, PA)

BUSINESS SUPPORTERS Thank you to the following businesses which supported Immaculate during the 2023-2024 school year.

A & J Construction Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Assad’s Food Service Attorney Anne M. Ragusa BD Provisions Bill Flood Golf @ Newtown Golf LAB Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund Chick-fil-A CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs Claris Design Build Classic Equipment Services, Inc. Collins Hannafin, P.C. Cronin Photography Danbury Ice Arena

Del-Tron Precision, Inc. Diversified Printing Solutions, Inc. Dugout Dreams, LLC Earthmovers, Inc Elevate Hair Salon Elmer’s Diner Inc. F & M Electric Supply Co. Halas Farm Market Hollandia Nurseries, LLC Imperial Electronic Assembly, LLC Ingersoll Auto of Danbury Integ Systems Corporation Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home Kane Funeral Home

K-Man Glass Corp.

Market Place Kitchen & Bar Danbury McKenna Orthodontics McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Michael J. Mazzucco, P.C. Mike Riccio Sports LLC Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, P.C. Mono-Crete Step & Vault, LLC Mr. Kevin Archer, Archer Engineering New Fairfield Press, Inc.

Newtown Savings Bank Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc. NY-Conn Corporation Pana Incorporated Preferred Maintenance, Inc. Regional Hospice Reverie Brewing Company Richter Park Golf Course Ridgewood Country Club Rizzo Companies, Inc. Robert Taylor Photography Roger Electric Inc. Savings Bank of Danbury Silent Watchman Security Services Stage to Move

Stew Leonard’s Structural Consulting Services, P.C. The Cake Boutique by Lauren The Innovative CPA Group LLC Traveling Chic Boutique Union Savings Bank Van Houten & Company, LLC Victorian Associates LLC Wear the Best Westchester Modular Homes, Inc.

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

Ignatius Anandappa (P) Anonymous Mark Baker ‘90 Raymond Baker ‘86

Patrick Dwyer (P, PA) Keith Goodwin (PA) Patrick Gribbin ‘90

Don Kallberg (PA) Benjamin Kent (PA) David Greg Kerl ‘82

Timothy Nevin (PA) Bernard Reidy ‘89 Matthew Stankey (PA)

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60’s Denise Sullivan ‘66 & John Butkowsky ‘66 hosted a gathering of classmates and friends in Seminole Florida! From left to right, Denise Sullivan ‘66, Sue (Kalil) Reaves ‘66, John Butkowsky ‘66, Tom Peterson ‘66, Doris (Fontaine) Peterson ‘66, Bill Goddard (only attended IHS for one year, but he said “Once a Mustang always a Mustang” applies) and Marguerite who graduated with Bill.

of the Danbury community who exemplify the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America and recipients are chosen for their outstanding community service and leadership.

Members of the Class of ‘68 got together for a spur of the moment celebration at Armando’s Restaurant in November. They enjoyed the opportunity to catch up, have a few laughs and tell stories of their IHS days. Front row : Regina Gardner‘68, Pat (Stankaitis) O’Neil ‘68, Maria (Bento) Goncalves ‘68, Kathy (Farnan) Vanduzee ‘68. Back row: Emil Curran ‘68, Kathy (Morgan) Ehli ‘68, Gloria (DeCesare) Gross ‘68, Joyce (Jowdy) Curran ‘68, Terry (Hegarty) White ‘68, Barbara Lombardi ‘68, Sue (Mitchell) Westerberg ‘68, Tom Curran ‘68.

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Class of ‘68 Annual Christmas get together with some of the guys from the Class of ‘68. Front row: Mike Fagan ‘68, Rich Leary ‘68, Tim McMullin ‘68, Brendan Jugler ‘68.

Back row: Paul Hiro ‘68, Ralph McIntosh ‘68, Mike Zarcone ‘68, Emil Curran ‘68, Gary Michael ‘68, Bill Lewis ‘68.

Timothy Fitzgerald ‘70 enjoyed a family gathering during his move to South Florida.

Class of ‘77 classmates got together for a birthday dinner and celebrated more than 47 years of friendship.

(Left to Right) Donna (Louis) Hart ‘77, Rena (Doolan) Kennedy ‘77, Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford ‘77, Lisa (Casagrande) Koeppel ‘77 and Noreen (Keeler) Barbarula ‘77

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Rockin’ In The 80’s Mike Lynch ‘80, Jim Lynch ‘88, Jerry Densk ‘87, Michael Geary ‘80 and Liz (Dolce) Lynch ‘81 performed at Jamafest IV - A Night of Hope music festival in November and helped raise $11,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Phil and Peggy (Tita) Lopes ‘70 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May.

Class of ‘68 The Class of ‘68 really likes to get together. Anywhere. Anytime.

Lunch in Melbourne, FL in February included Emil Curran ‘68, Anne Marie (Stokes) Goddard ‘68, Brenda (Sturges) Setterberg ‘68 and Tricia (Shea) Mancuso ‘68.

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Bob Botelho ‘73 was awarded the Greater Danbury Good Scout Award in November. This award is presented to members

Alesia (Sullivan) Zaionz ‘81 wants to share that her 2 ½ year battle with breast cancer is over. Her husband, Craig, and she rang the bell after her final injection of Herceptin on February 15. She wants to be here for anyone going through this or who is supporting someone who is. Alesia also adds “ ‘81. Second to None!”

Sandra Champlain ‘84 is thrilled to share the following. “I am sure we all have great moms who gave us our start in life. A year ago, I entered a nationwide contest that asked for stories of extraordinary mothers to tell the story of my mom, Marion. I did not know what the contest was for, but knew I MUST share her incredible story.

Almost a year later, I learned that I was a contest winner and Mom’s story is now in a #1 bestselling book called “Love, Mom” by Dr. Nicole Saphier, radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC. The book has been promoted all over television with several hundred thousands of copies sold. My 82-year-old mom had no idea that I entered her story in the contest and it has brought so much excitement back into our lives after losing our 33-year old business due to Covid. We never know the difference we can make if we follow our instincts and aim our sights at being loving and making a difference for another.”

Beth (Gerwien) Iaciofano ‘85 After graduating college, Beth worked as a laboratory technologist for 10 years, gave birth to her daughter and then became a science teacher. Reinventing herself, Beth left a 17-year career as a middle school science teacher to start a business as a certified master transformational life coach and loves it! Helping people unpack patterns and beliefs that don’t serve them and guide them to create the life they desire is her mission.

Michael Lukianoff ‘87, CEO and founder of SignalFlare.ai, a company that helps restaurant chains manage their pricing and profits through machine learning models was the winner of the Snowflake Startup Challenge 2024. SingalFlare.ai was one of

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 900 start-ups that participated in the challenge which is “a premiere showcase for emerging startups, garnering interest from companies in over 100 countries and offering a prize package featuring a portion of up to $1 million in potential investment opportunities and exclusive mentorship and marketing opportunities from NYSE.”

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Kristi (Setaro) Hujik ‘91 is a senior producer for PGA TOUR Radio on SiriusXM and is also a Certified International Health Coach. She takes personal clients and also works for one of the best functional medicine doctors in the world-Dr. Will Cole. She has a passion for helping others and also started the Ripple Effect Connection Podcast with an emphasis on connecting and empowering people especially those suffering from autoimmune disease.

Kelly (Durkin) LaReau ‘93, owner of J.Law Kitchen & Craft Bar located in Danbury which was recently named by Yelp as a “Hot and New Women Owned Restaurants to visit in the US in 2024.” Out of the top 25 restaurants in the US, only two were in New England!

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promoted to full professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Alberta.

Congratulations Michelle!

Jonathan Dator ‘01 accepted a position as Director of the Counseling Center at St. John’s University. He is Chief Mental Health Officer at the second largest Catholic University in the country.

Clark and Kate Neugold ‘05, owners of three restaurants in Newtown, CT were recognized in Connecticut Magazine’s Top Restaurants for 2024. Their restaurant, Good Old Days, was recognized for overall excellence and was the Experts’ Pick for Overall Value in the pizza category.

Marygold’s on Main, also owned by the Neugold’s, was recognized as a top New American restaurant.

Congratulations!

Academy. He earned the Academic Achievement Award with a final average of 98.18. He is currently serving as a Judicial Marshal in the Stamford/Norwalk Judicial District.

Meredith Keenan ‘14 graduated from Georgetown Law in May 2023. She has passed the bar exam and was admitted to the District of Columbia bar. Here with Glenfiddich, her Border Collie who received a “Doctor of Paws” for his support. While at Georgetown, Meredith was the Editor-In-Chief of the Annual Survey of White Collar Crime for the American Criminal Law Review. Meredith has started her legal career as an associate with Sidley Austin in their Washington DC office.

10’s Katie McAdams ‘17 changed jobs and is now the Communications Manager for Babbit Bodner, an Atlanta based communications consulting firm.

Tommy Coonan ‘19 Over the past two years Tommy has been one of the lead researchers on a cancer study that involves injecting a gel in certain animals that after several weeks turns into bone marrow.

The implications for treatment of certain bone and blood cancers in humans (and animals) is enormous.

He did this in addition to his biomedical engineering studies at UC Davis and was a co-author on the academic paper releasing their findings to the medical community about this study. Tommy graduated from UC Davis and is working at SeaSpine-a Carlsbad (north of San Diego) company that seeks solutions for people with spinal injuries.

Andrea (Westervelt) Cornell ‘10 was recognized as an industry leader in Powerbook 2024 Recognizing Excellence & Achievement in the Electrical Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft Industry. Congratulations Andrea!

Ronan Doherty ‘18 is a Distinguished Honor Graduate from Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course (May) and most recently (August 18, 2023) graduated from Army Ranger training course.

Taylor O’Brien ‘11 was appointed the first female Chief of Staff to the Mayor for the city of Danbury.

Mackenzy Garden ‘19 Huge congratulations to Mackenzy, who was a fifth year student at Stevens Institute of Technology, on her selection to the MAC-Freedom All-Sportsmanship team which recognizes student-athletes who exemplify great character and display exceptional sportsmanship both on and off the field.

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James Vigar ‘19 graduated this spring with a B.S. in architecture from Roger Williams University and will pursue a master’s degree in architecture. He has been an active member in RWU student organizations, participated in student research for Exploring the State of Practices in Emerging Construction Technologies and won a design competition for the new Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex entrance kiosk in Bristol, RI which will be completed this summer. He finished a semester abroad in Florence, Italy and is excited to continue his education in architecture at Roger Williams.

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Kelly Chieffalo ‘20 graduated from Quinnipiac University with a master’s of health science in advanced medical imaging and leadership with a concentration in MRI. She is currently employed as a radiologic technologist at Nuvance Health.

Keelan Doherty ‘20 graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering. He will be returning to Northeastern for a master’s degree in mechanical engineering with a concentration in mechatronics and graduate certificate in engineering leadership through the Gordon Institute. He will also be working at Amazon Robotics over the next year as a hardware engineer co-op where he will complete his master’s thesis project.

Hunter Kirkman ‘20 graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in mechanical engineering and a minor in experience design.

He will be serving as a Catholic missionary with Saint Paul’s Outreach (SPO). In this role, he will be outreaching to students and walking with them in their faith journey, helping run socials, retreats, a men’s group and more to build a Catholic community on a college campus.

Sophia Mingachos ‘20 graduated from the University of Hartford with a Bachelor of Science in integrated elementary and special education (K-12). She will be working in an elementary school in a special education setting and working on her master’s in education administration.

Janes Mok ‘20 was honored with the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award for Computer Science during the 2024 Tagliatela College of Engineering Student Awards at the University of New Haven. This award is in recognition of high academic achievement and participation in activities.

Lauren Oskam ‘20 graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH with a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. Lauren is currently working on her master’s degree in athletic training and will graduate in 2025.

Ross Relator ‘20 graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and engineering.

In July, Ross began a position as a software engineer at FactSet in Norwalk, CT.

Brendan Taylor ‘20 graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts in biology. Brendan will be working as a post-bac research assistant in a neurology lab at Yale Medical School with hopes to attend medical school in the near future.

Mackenzie O’Rourke ‘20 graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. This fall, Mackenzie will be attending the University of Southern California Gould School of Law to pursue her JD degree.

Lizzie Varda ‘20 graduated from Parsons School of Design with a degree in fashion design. Lizzie partook in a series of high profile internships with brands like Christian Cowan and Cynthia

Rowley, working on runway shows and helping to create celebrity looks. She studied abroad in London at one of the best fashion schools in the world, Central St. Martins. Her senior year ended with a runway show for her senior thesis at Hall des Lumieres in NYC. Next, Lizzie’s designs will be judged in the VVEAVE X Parson SIF size inclusive design competition where, if chosen, her garments can be sold at a retailer.

Evan Walker ‘20 graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a degree in history.

As a graduate intern he has been awarded a full scholarship to complete his Master of Arts in teaching.

Xiaoyu Wang ‘20 graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor of Business in economics. She will be pursuing her Master of Science degree in entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Southern California Marshall Business School.

Allie Demko ‘21 was honored with the Augustine Scholarship Award from Assumption University in Worcester, MA. The Augustine Scholarship is selected each spring from rising juniors and seniors who are nominated by faculty, administration and staff.

Augustine Scholars are students of outstanding character, academic accomplishment, and service to others. They are members of a small group who best exemplify the Assumption mission.

ENGAGEMENTS

Michael Fredette ‘14 proposed to Mollie Finnegan on the Navy Yard waterfront in Washington DC, in May.

Will Hatcher ‘17 engaged in November to Grace Regan.

Lauren Brugnatelli ‘15 engaged to Sean Fitzpatrick in October.

Christian Morris ‘17 & Katie Robbins ‘17, high school sweethearts who have been together for nine years got engaged in March.

WEDDINGS

Brian Hatcher ‘12 married Sharon Husung on December 31, 2023.

Maureen (Reidy) ‘88 married Michael Parr in January 2024.

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David Lasco ‘12 married Melissa Foley on April 27, 2024.

Tiffany Basile ‘13 married Bobby Palmieri on September 23, 2023 in East Hampton, NY.

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Gabe Carino ‘10 and wife Rosie welcomed their second child, Gabriel George, in December.

Connor McCann ‘12 and wife, Taylor, welcomed baby girl, Cory, in November.

Daniel Rocco ‘07 and his wife welcomed their daughter, Gianna Loren, in December.

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Taylor Basile ‘15 and Nicholas Hatcher ‘15 were married on May 18, 2024 in Florence, Italy.

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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“Glory days, well they’ll pass you by. Glory days, in the wink of a young girl’s eye. Glory days! Glory days!” - Bruce Springsteen

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ruce Springsteen’s anthem filled the air for a night filled with storytelling, happy memories and lifelong friendships. Over 100 Mustangs galloped down memory lane reliving their own “glory days”!

Athletes and coaches from across the decades perused memorabilia, laughter echoing through the Dining Hall as old friends reconnected. The energy was electric as everyone gathered for photos, and new friendships blossomed alongside cherished memories.

A special thanks to Chris ‘68 and Donna (Begg) ‘67 Palmer for their incredible generosity in hosting the event and for all the behind the scenes preparations to make the evening such a great success. We are also grateful to Jason ‘94 and Kelly (Durkin) ’93 LaReau and their team at J. Law Kitchen & Craft Bar. Their delicious pizza and beer added to the enjoyment of the evening. It was a night that truly captured the essence of being a Mustang!

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THE CLASS OF 1973 CELEBRATED 50 YEARS! Thank you to everyone who attended the IHS Class of 1973 50th Reunion celebrations. It was a great weekend to be a Mustang! There were so many smiling faces at this joy-filled reunion and the bonds of friendship were evident as alumni and guests told stories, shared memories, laughed and reconnected. The weekend celebrations included a welcome reception on Friday evening, reunion celebration on Saturday night and a Mass at St. Peter’s Church, school tour and brunch on Sunday. Special thanks to the reunion committee

for putting together such a wonderful weekend! For those who were unable to attend, you were missed, but present in the minds, hearts and memories of your classmates.

Thank you to all who contributed to the 50th Reunion class gift. The Class of 72 raised $7,500 in support of refurbishing the Learning Commons. A plaque etched with “The Class of 1973 50th Reunion” will be placed outside the Learning Commons acknowledging the class gift. We are so grateful for the continued support of our amazing alumni.

INAUGURAL LEGACY FAMILY BREAKFAST & MASS For many families, attending Immaculate is a legacy that continues from generation to generation. In October, we welcomed so many alumni who are also current parents and their children at the first Legacy Family Breakfast and Mass. This inaugural event was a wonderful way to recognize that Immaculate’s many “legacies” are a very special feature of our community. A continental breakfast was served in the Learning Commons and there was much enjoyment to be had as parents perused their yearbooks together with their children. After breakfast, our legacy families attended Mass celebrated by Fr. Phan.

YOUNG ALUMNI NETWORKING LUNCHEON Alumni from the Classes of 2016-2023 came home to IHS for our first ever Young Alumni Networking Luncheon. Our young alums had the opportunity to connect, mingle, chat, ask questions and network while enjoying lunch together. Special thanks to Carl Bailey ‘71, Sal Chieffalo ‘81 and Annette (Bass) Braun ‘04 for sharing their professional advice and expertise with some of our young alums!

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Pictured L-R: Alexandra Oskam ‘16, Lauren Oskam ‘20, Drew Mitchell ‘20, Ryan McNerney ‘20, Connor McNerney ‘18, Gregory Gruerio ‘20, Carl Bailey ‘71, Ava Viola ‘23 and Annette (Bass) Braun ‘04

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, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

1966 Total Class Gifts: $13,041.00 Percentage Participation: 11% Joseph Abdella Nancy (Milot) Duhamel Brian Fitzgerald Mary Kathleen (Mason) Fitzgerald Robert Godfrey Mary Gulya Victoria Hickey Robert Jedzinak John McAvoy Daniel Murphy Cathy Murphy Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price Denise Sullivan Thomas Sweeney 1967 Total Class Gifts: $63,914.00 Percentage Participation: 11% Anonymous Ellamae Baldelli Terry (Miller) Bourque Paul Cumming Sharon (Kelly) DeJoseph Thomas DeJoseph Susan (Cavanaugh) Elmore Dorothy (Kieras) Grob Dorathea Gulya-Stasny Patricia Johnson-Null Donna (Begg) Palmer Michael Sturges John Sutton 1968 Total Class Gifts: $58,601.00 Percentage Participation: 14% Anonymous Donald Barton Michael Fagan Regina Gardner Joyce Hess Paul Hiro Elizabeth (Durkin) Hommert Albert Hossan Brendan Jugler Cathleen Kowalski James Mannion Sandy (Define) Margoles Ralph McIntosh Patricia (Stankaitis) O’Neil Christopher Palmer Dean Tarsi Michael Zarcone 1969 Total Class Gifts: $3,078.20 Percentage Participation: 8% Robert Brunetti

David Canestrari Raymond Depelteau Emily (Hanna) Hayes Elizabeth (Botelho) Kuzniewski Cathleen (Minck) Lynch Catherine (Richardson) Murdock Linda Orlando Ottavio F. Michael Palmer Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer Barbara (Berry) Randall Karen (Tomassi) Rezendes Patricia Saviano 1970 Total Class Gifts: $2,484.60 Percentage Participation: 8% Anonymous Christine Baldelli Paul Brown Ramona (Lariccia) Brunetti Linda Butler Eileen Curran Nicole Dorman Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello Denise (Streaman) Griss Kenneth Kowalski Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney John Mulvihill Margaret Wixted Auger 1971 Total Class Gifts: $5,039.40 Percentage Participation: 9% Carl Bailey Brian Hart Paulette (Levesque) Hart Jan Maria Jagush Rosemary (Dursi) Lilley Thomas McGrath Lawrence Morgan James Purcell Barry Rickert Anne (Simpson) Schmiedel Robert Schmiedel Gail Terry Salvestrini Michael Timan Mark Vaghi Margaret (Reese) Williamson 1972 Total Class Gifts: $13,188.00 Percentage Participation: 17% Patricia (Tulipani) Becker Robert Becker Maria (Tenreiro) Boa

James Brew Edward Durkin Michael Frank Michael Gianfranceschi Kathleen (Flanagan) Grabert William Grabert Gary Gramling Frances (Polakowski) Holloway Arthur Greg Horan Robert Hossan Marta Keane Walter Kilcourse John Kolwicz Mary Ellen (Palmer) Kolwicz Caryl Lucchesi Kathleen (Johnson) Lundeen Robert Mahoney Alice Motta Wells David Murphy Gary Simone Robert Van Houten 1973 Total Class Gifts: $14,791.00 Percentage Participation: 26% Toni Anania Donna (Esposito) Ancker Anonymous Mary Anne (Koch) Benedict Lucye Boland Robert Botelho Frances (Setaro) Cain Angela (Gogliettino) Flannery Kathleen (Comer) Francis Kathleen (Hynes) Hand Margaret (Egan) Jamiolkowski Debora (Wixted) Johansson Marilyn (Carlson) Kain Nina (DeFranco) Kilcourse Kathleen (Clarke) Kitzinger Kevin Kolwicz James Meslin Elizabeth (Wierengo) Moran Ellen (Driscoll) Moy David Pacific Lauraine (Dorman) Palazzo Patricia (McGrath) Palmer Victor Pluto Catherine (Helit) Reising Beverly Simone Eileen (Ruehl) Smith Brendan Spain Richard Stoops Richard Sullivan Ann (Gallagher) Taylor Deborah (Grandieri) Tomchik James Vaccarelli Madeline (Gilbert) Villani

1974 Total Class Gifts: $30,050.00 Percentage Participation: 7% Anonymous Diane (Caraluzzi) Baumer James Byers Gloria Ciccarone-Nehls Paul Coleman Gregory Hall Peggy (Shea) Hewett Ray Isacsson Stephen Palmer Mary Ellen (Gauhs) Waterhouse 1975 Total Class Gifts: $1,511.20 Percentage Participation: 8% Claire (Mahoney) Anderson Brian Burnell Eugene Casagrande Anne Coleman Gallagher Timothy Dennehy Mary Ellen (Garavel) Hall Stephen Motta Cary Riley Anthony Saviano 1976 Total Class Gifts: $31,802.60 Percentage Participation: 8% Laurie Albano Anonymous Anonymous Lori (Dennehy) Burns Audrey Dehoyos Denise Gagne Kurpiewski Honora Murphy Cynthia (Barnick) Palmer Richard Palmer Catherine (Gerwien) Pinto Peter Wixted 1977 Total Class Gifts: $1,408.00 Percentage Participation: 5% Michael Casey Maureen (Elston) Kerins Lisa (Casagrande) Koeppel Edward LaMere Joan (Pryde) Pryde Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford 1978 Total Class Gifts: $1,104.00 Percentage Participation: 4% Jean Gallagher Thomas Hefferon Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb MaryBeth Prunty Thomas Sansone

1979 Total Class Gifts: $691.60 Percentage Participation: 3% Debbie (Caravetta) Burke Brenda Gereg-Aurelia Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch David Lucchesi Martin Lynch Mary Ann (Canestrari) Simonelli 1980 Total Class Gifts: $1,583.80 Percentage Participation: 5% Cynthia Campbell McHugh Dion Wixted Greg Mango Jeffrey Bruno Michael Dekker Stanley McKenney Timothy LiVolsi 1981 Total Class Gifts: $15,557.99 Percentage Participation: 8% Salvatore Chieffalo Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle Kathleen FrainierFredrickson Dean Francis Mary (Bohan) Gilbert Sally (Tychanich) Healy Richard Honeck Siobhan Kieras Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell Scott Mitchell Christine Portelance Kathleen Powers Jose Rios Marjorie Shannon Laurie (McKenzie) White 1982 Total Class Gifts: $78,722.19 Percentage Participation: 9% Natalie Caetano Christopher Coyle Kathleen Dean Joseph Draper James Hawk John Honeck David Greg Kerl Kathleen LiVolsi Christopher Mango Denis O’Hara Kelly (Stabell) O’Rourke Sean O’Rourke Peter Ruppert Peter Tragni continued on page 58

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ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS continued 1983 Total Class Gifts: $11,214.66 Percentage Participation: 5% James Coffey Kevin Elston Dennis Fulling Darlene Garrison Robert Leggett Robert Morse Beatriz Pina Smith Joseph Sullivan Tammy (Hoppstein) Sullivan 1984 Total Class Gifts: $9,340.00 Percentage Participation: 9% Andrea Baker Andrea Dolan Brian Fedigan Colleen (O’Neill) Helfrich Colleen (Walsh) Mars Debora (Tita) Clark Elizabeth (Gavagan) Burandt Frank Salvatore John Curtin John McKenney Layna (Helen) Haitsch Palumbo M. Kathryn Peters Martin Tuite Matthew Sambora Michael O’Hara Pamela (Cappiello) Sweeney 1985 Total Class Gifts: $23,288.48 Percentage Participation: 4% Anonymous William Dolan Donna (Ward) Doran Lynn (LaForte) Dudas Jay Gunzy Rebecca (Gage) Johnston Helen (Carr) Tallaksen

1986 Total Class Gifts: $10,565.40 1986 Percentage Participation: 7% Anonymous Raymond Baker David Cappiello Mark Caraluzzi Joleen (Garofalo) Dennison Karen (Houser) Johnston Mary-Alice (McFeeley) Lavado Eric Nadeau Kamil Salame 1987 Total Class Gifts: $5,637.20 Percentage Participation: 5% Anonymous Scott Banning Paul Blaszka Michael Buono Sean Deakin Gerald Densk Dana (Henry) Saidman Denise (Henry) Suarez 1988 Total Class Gifts: $11,193.20 Percentage Participation: 4% Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Maureen (Mango) Austin Jeannie (Coleman) Demko Eugene Previdi Thomas Saadi 1989 Total Class Gifts: $7,492.80 Percentage Participation: 9% Anonymous Anonymous Barbara (Dominakus) Braatz Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe Sandra Cerveira

Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani Jessica (Baker) Flechtner Christy Green Hickey Geraldine Kinsella Jennifer (Ruddy) Masi Brian McGovern Nelson Mingachos Bernard Reidy Robert Schlichtig 1990 Total Class Gifts: $7,847.40 Percentage Participation: 8% Mark Baker James Cipriani Christopher Dahm Michael Dyer Patrick Gribbin Robin (Modzelewski) Haddad Andrea Henry Thomas Chris Hogan Andrew Morgado Sarah Nadeau Pineault Kelly (Moffa) Whalen 1991 Total Class Gifts: $14,274.60 Percentage Participation: 10% Paulo Almeida Anonymous Anonymous Anh (Doan) Cahill Katie Chicklinski-Cahill Matthew Fagan Christine (Preziosi) Fintel Heather (Shea) Greene Margaret (Bierwirth) Kent Mark Linkowski Kimberly (Werdann) MacKinnon Robert O’Neill Domitila (Corte-Real) Pereira Kenneth Rausch Tara (O’Keefe) Ruszczyk

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Total Class Gifts: $2,112.44 Percentage Participation: 6% Anonymous Kimberly (O’Brien) Corgan Nancy (Sousa) Degree Maureen (Curran) Gilmartin Matthew Masi Kathleen (Judge) Roventini John Scalzo Robert Stanley 1993 Total Class Gifts: $3,604.40 Percentage Participation: 6% Victor Almeida Anonymous John Jack Bouffard Jeanette (Pesce) Campo Marc Ennis James Lipscomb 1994 Total Class Gifts: $3,153.60 Percentage Participation: 4% Isabel (Vaz Corte-Real) Almeida Anonymous Maura DeJoseph Michael Mango 1995 Total Class Gifts: $476.60 Percentage Participation: 9% Jeffrey Haddad John Madzula Kelly (Fagan) McElroy Brian Melody Timothy Morris Andrew Riepe 1997 Total Class Gifts: $2,358.60 Percentage Participation: 5% Christopher Cosio Melisa (Farrell) Garcia Danielle (Thyse) Grepps Michael Hufnagel Megan LiVolsi 1998 Total Class Gifts: $75.00 Percentage Participation: 2% Terrence McNicholas Michael Sullivan

1999 Total Class Gifts: $5,653.00 Percentage Participation: 11% Wayne Gehan David Kilian Brian Lounsbury Alexander Nadeau Alex Parks Edward Romano Colin Tomas Kevin Zuluaga 2000 Total Class Gifts: $757.20 Percentage Participation: 4% Vincent Bonilla David Critelli Joshua DiGilio 2001 Total Class Gifts: $2,130.40 Percentage Participation: 8% Anonymous Anthony Conte Anthony Simone Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney Laura Sullivan Mary Ann (Jakubek) Frengs Maureen Vannucci Stephen Ronan Tyler Kuzniewski 2002 Total Class Gifts: $283.80 Percentage Participation: 2% Melissa (Lopes) Haynes Joseph Mohn 2003 Total Class Gifts: $789.00 Percentage Participation: 9% Elizabeth (Palmer) Bamonte Brian Cosio

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In our continuing effort to support our graduates and families, we invite all alumni and parent-owned businesses to submit their information to be included in this 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.

Bridget Holmes Kevin Hudak Scott Long Margaret (Bouffard) Manning Patrick Nalley Meagan (Cann) Neville Nancy Northrop Alexandrea (Composto) Papp Joanna (Genualdi) Yannantuono 2004 Total Class Gifts: $680.00 Percentage Participation: 6% Michael Conte Michael Kozlowski Zachary Long Ashley (McMahon) Palmer Kerry Palmer 2005 Total Class Gifts: $329.00 Percentage Participation: 5% Kyle Cerminara Sean Haggerty Clark Neugold

Katherine (McCartney) Neugold 2007 Total Class Gifts: $345.00 Percentage Participation: 2% Anonymous Jacqueline (Weiss) Conte Dayna (Foley) Kuzniewski Anthony Rizzo, III

2012 Total Class Gifts: $101.00 Percentage Participation: 1% Brian Hatcher 2013 Total Class Gifts: $25.00 Percentage Participation: 1% Danielle (Bissonette) Mink

2018 Total Class Gifts: $225.00 Percentage Participation: 3% Dominick Curra Colleen Hawk Joseph Suarez

2008 Total Class Gifts: $204.00 Percentage Participation: 1% Chelsie (Rizzo) Kaptein Debra (Salvato) Vance

2014 Total Class Gifts: $124.00 Percentage Participation: 2% Matthew Kendziorski Benjamin Schultz

2019 Total Class Gifts: $450.32 Percentage Participation: 5% Colby Bellone Zachary Demko Jessica Dennison Ryan Fanella Mackenzy Garden Taylor Mascetta

2009 Total Class Gifts: $77.40 Percentage Participation: 1% Josh DiBella

2017 Total Class Gifts: $340.17 Percentage Participation: 4% Anonymous John Capilli Dominic Coppola William Hatcher

2020 Total Class Gifts: $66.28 Percentage Participation: 4% Victoria Bono Olivia Heineken Lauren Oskam Madeline Suarez

2010 Total Class Gifts: $125.00 Percentage Participation: 2% Gurvir Dhadda Christopher Fahey

2021 Total Class Gifts: $426.40 Percentage Participation: 7% Alexis Demko Jason Dennison Caitlin Fanella Alexys Garden Perry Ghosh Matthew Riggs Shelby Weed 2022 Total Class Gifts: $15.16 Percentage Participation: 3% Allie Bellone Chloe Bellone Christopher Suarez 2023 Total Class Gifts: $35.00 Percentage Participation: 2% Madison Moreau Cole Ross

CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR CLASS GIFT

Each year the graduating class leaves the school a senior class gift. Individual students make monetary gifts to support a project or element of the school facility or program that stands in testament to the legacy of the newly minted alumni. The Class of 2024 has chosen to beautify the school grounds with the purchase and planting of a tree which will be accompanied by a plaque identifying them as the benefactors. Thank you to the following members of the Class of 2024 for their contribution to their senior class gift.

Katelyn Ambrose Bonnie Bailie Catherine Baptiste Veer Chetal Parker Chieffalo Rebecca Chory Zachary Class

Thomas Conley Brigid Connors Marco Dias James Doering Tyler Fahey Shea Foscato Leah Ghosh

Joseph Gunzy Michael Hatcher Sofia Henao-Marin Julia Jamba Rachel Janik Meghan Kearns Aiden Kortze

Collin Lowthert Caitlyn Mascetta David Mitchell Ava Noonan Claire O’Connor Thomas Pilla Nicole Radliff

Isabella Raduazzo Nathaniel Rendo Melanie Riggs Briana Romano Jenna Saidman Ryan Scirbona William Tucker

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Our alumni are more than graduates; they are the heart of our Immaculate family. By fostering strong connections, we create a vibrant community that uplifts our current Mustangs. Alumni cherish lifelong friendships, share unforgettable memories, and maintain an enduring bond with their alma mater. - Jeannie (Coleman) Demko ‘88 Director of Alumni Relations & Events Jeannie (Coleman) Demko ‘88, Pat (Stankaitis) O’Neil ‘68, Craig Spiewak ‘85, Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71, Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford ‘77

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 five years builds class unity and ties to IHS. If interested or for more information, please contact Jeannie Demko at jdemko@myimmaculatehs.org.

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.

Stephen Arconti ‘75 Anthony Avampato ‘75 Diane Baker (PA) Chris Carlson (P) William Cavanaugh ‘77 Elizabeth (Falis) Chiarella ‘70 Nicholas Costa ‘13 Christopher Dacunto ‘87 Kathleen (Morris) deRham ‘66 Carol Dugan - PA John Duggan ‘74 Susan (Cavanaugh) Elmore ‘67

Charles Gallucci ‘77 Denis Geary ‘75 Sr. Anne Stephen Hajducek Former Faculty Paul Halas ‘68 Gary Hartell ‘74 Charles Hatcher - GPA Matthew Hicks ‘88 (2022) William Leo ‘66 Carol LiVolsi - PA Lockwood “Woody” Lyons ‘68 David McGetrick ‘77

Americo Morgado (PA) Robert Pallo ‘70 Brian Poulin ‘92 Nancy Proudfoot ‘68 Maryellen Quigley ‘86 (2022) Wade Russell ‘75 Albert Salame - PA John Schmalbach ‘66 David J. Sullivan - PA, GPA Robert Straiton ‘72 (2020) Catherine (Bick) Walters ‘84 (2021)

If we have inadvertently missed a recently deceased member of the Immaculate Family, please email Jeannie Demko, Alumni & Events Director at 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.

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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 2023-2024, 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, August 30, 2024 will be for those listed below.

In memory of Del Albano Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76

In memory of David Cooney ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Richard King (PA)

In memory of Paul Hart Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA)

In honor of the Pesce Family Anonymous

In honor of Mrs. Jeanine Antonios Mr. Collin Lowthert ‘24

In memory of Nicholas James Costa ‘13 Anonymous Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Giorgio (PA) Bruce, Michelle & Victoria Loubert

In memory of Doreen Hentschel ‘72 Lorraine Hentschel (PA)

In memory of Nancy Proudfoot ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. James Mannion ‘68

In memory of Michael D. Hogan ‘75 Mr. Chris Hogan ‘90

In memory of Thomas B. Prunty ‘90 Ms. MaryBeth Prunty ‘78

In memory of Kerri Holbrook ‘10 Terrence & Anne Guiry (PA)

In memory of Aileen & John Pryde Joan Pryde ‘77

In honor of Diane & Raymond Baker Mr. Raymond Baker ‘86 In honor of the Bellone Family & Wendy Neil Robert & Dorothy Neil

In honor of Mr. Anthony D’Ausilio Mr. Zachary Class ‘24

In honor of George Bielizna Mr. Thomas Conley ‘24

In honor of Josh DiBellla Ms. Katelyn Ambrose ‘24

In honor of Mr. Ray Bielizna Mr. Zachary Class ‘24 Mr. David Mitchell ‘24

In honor of Mr. Michael DiGennaro Mr. Zachary Class ‘24 Ms. Brigid Connors ‘24

In honor of Mr. Peter Buhl Mr. Veer Chetal ‘24 Mr. Marco Dias ‘24 Mr. Joseph Gunzy ‘24 Mr. Michael Hatcher ‘24 Ms. Sofia Henao-Marin ‘24 Ms. Claire O’Connor ‘24

In honor of Mrs. Doherty Ms. Catherine Baptiste ‘24 Ms. Rebecca Chory ‘24

In memory of Joe Canestrari Anonymous Anonymous Mr. Chris Canestrari Mr. and Mrs. David Canestrari ‘69 Mr. Michael Canestrari Mrs. Pamela M. Canestrari Mr. Patrick Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Paul ‘74 and Kim Coleman Anne Coleman Gallagher ‘75 Mrs. Peggy (Shea) Hewett ‘74 Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67 Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ‘74 & Family Palmer Brothers Hardware Inc. Cary Riley Mr. Daniel Simonelli Mr. John Simonelli Mr. Joseph Simonelli Ms. Lauren Simonelli Mary Ann (Canestrari) ‘79 and Robert Simonelli In memory of Patti Capilli Mr. John Capilli (PA) In honor of Mrs. Chila Mr. James Doering ‘24 Ms. Rachel Janik ‘24 Ms. Meghan Kearns ‘24 In memory of the deceased members of the Class of 1966 Denise Sullivan ‘66 In memory of the deceased members of the Class of 1988 Anonymous

In memory of Jim Driscoll ‘69 Mr. Raymond Depelteau ‘69 In memory of Patricia Jugler Durkin ‘67 Brendan ‘68 & Joyce Jugler In memory of Louis M. & Kathleen Dursi Ms. Rosemary Lilley ‘71 In memory of Dr. Frank Dye Dr. and Mrs. Robert Merrer In memory of Eugene Edwards and Robert Grover Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Alexander * In memory of Ann Gardner ‘67 and William Gardner ‘73 Ms. Regina Gardner ‘68 In honor of Mr. Bill Garvey Ms. Briana Romano ‘24 Mr. Ryan Scirbona ‘24 In honor of Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. Dr. Audrey M. Dehoyos ‘76 Mr. Raymond Depelteau ‘69 In honor of Leah Ghosh ‘24 Kim Valentini In honor of the girls soccer team Mr. & Mrs. David Reitz (P) In memory of Rik Godfrey ‘70 Mr. Robert Godfrey ‘66 In honor of the Gulya Family Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66

In honor of Mr. Houser Mr. William Tucker ‘24 In honor of IHS faculty and staff Mr. Aiden Kortze ‘24 Ms. Melanie Riggs ‘24 In memory of Joseph & Julia Immordino Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bacher (GP)

In memory of Ed Ruppert ‘78 Peter & Kathleen Ruppert ‘82 In memory of Gary Rushworth Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baldwin

In honor of Meghan Kearns Ms. Mary Kiely

In memory of Albert J. Salame, Sr. Albert Salame, Jr. Jacqueline Salame Kamil Salame Mary Elizabeth Salame Albert J Salame Estate

In honor of Mrs. Kathryn Keeley Ms. Rachel Janik ‘24

In memory of Frank Sanfilippo Ms. Karen Freitag (PA)

In memory of Brian Kirmil ‘70 Ms. Denise (Streaman) Griss ‘70

In memory of Betty Ann Sittig Ms. Nancy Cole Ms. Barabara Impagliazzo

In memory of Carol LiVolsi Ms. Marla Berger Mrs. Rosemary Bouffard (PA) Ms. Donna Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gaynor Mrs. Carole Kaback (PA) Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA) Ms. Geraldine Kinsella ‘89 Ms. Sheila M. Kuhn (PA) Mr. Kevin Kuntz Mr. & Mrs. James McNamara Deacon and Mrs. Robert Morris Ms. Maria O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rooney Kathy (Judge) Roventini ‘92 Stamford Hospital Foundation Stamford Hospital Maternal Child Health Service Line

In honor of Robert Stanley, Sr. Bob & Maureen Stanley ‘92 In honor of Mrs. Carol Stone Ms. Julia Jamba ‘24 Mr. Thomas Pilla ‘24 Ms. Isabella Raduazzo ‘24 In honor of Mrs. Alexa Wild Ms. Parker Chieffalo ‘24 Ms. Claire O’Connor ‘24

In honor of Lorenzo Lopes ‘26 Mr. & Mrs. Geneva & Gary Adkins In memory of Carmine M. Mango Mrs. Audrey Mango (PA) Maureen Mango Austin ‘88 & John Austin In memory of Joanne ‘70 and Patricia ‘72 McAvoy Mr. John McAvoy ‘66 In honor of Ms. Nadia Perez Ms. Leah Ghosh ‘24

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A FAMILY TRADITION For many families, attending Immaculate is a legacy that continues from generation to generation. We are proud to recognize five legacy families with students from the Class of 2024.

Pictured left: Sal Chieffalo ‘81 & Parker Chieffalo ‘24 proudly displaying their Immaculate class rings.

Salvatore Chieffalo ‘81 - Parker Chieffalo ‘24

Christopher Kuehn ‘90 - Ava Kuehn ‘24

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Jay Gunzy ‘85 - Joseph Gunzy ‘24 - JT Gunzy ‘22

Kimberly (Werdann) MacKinnon ‘91 - Carly MacKinnon ‘24

Dana (Henry) Saidman ‘87 - Jenna Saidman ‘24

THE CATHOLIC FAITH CALLS US TO SERVE IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL EXISTS BECAUSE OF THOSE WHO LIVED THAT CALL

The founding of Immaculate High School involved profound and long-term acts of service on the part of Catholic parents in Danbury.

They understood that for Immaculate to come into being, grow and flourish it needed the active involvement of the community. Even as they intended their families to benefit from the Catholic education to be offered they were committed to putting into place the ability to provide it.

Here is a testimonial from one of our alumni, Ann Gallagher Taylor ’73, about the hard work and generosity of a group of parents in the early days of our school.

My earliest memory of Immaculate High School is as a young girl listening to my father, Bill Gallagher, talking about the formation of the school. He was one of a group of Danbury area parents who approached Bishop Walter Curtis about building a Catholic High School for our community. While the Bishop strongly supported the premise, he told the parents that they would need to assist in raising the necessary funds.

As such, the group took up a fundraising campaign, going door to door seeking donations. As their efforts progressed, several in that group would sign a note for the school mortgage, putting their own homes up as collateral.

My Dad, along with other dedicated parents including Judge Howard Moraghan and Norman Craig, would go on to serve 20 plus years on the IHS Parents Advisory Board. Coincidentally, my parents sent their 14 children to IHS. This is the legacy of the Immaculate High School family, as it is with many Catholic educational and service organizations. We are profoundly grateful for these parents’ service, dedication and generosity. Without them and succeeding generations of generous parents, alumni and friends, Immaculate High School would not be what it is today.

If you have more information about those who served in the founding of Immaculate High School, we would love to hear their stories.

Reach out to us at communications@myimmaculatehs.org.

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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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