Traditions 2025 by Immaculate High School

TRADITIONS

TRADITIONS MAGAZINE

Fall 2025

Head of School

Wendy M. Neil

Dean of Academics

Jennifer Gallo

Dean of Counseling and Student Services

Timothy Nash

Dean of Students

William 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

On the Cover:

A symbol of peace, strength and devotion, our statue of Mary stands at the heart of Immaculate’s campus and serves as a daily reminder of our Catholic values. Her gentle yet powerful presence inspires students to lead with compassion, seek truth and grow in faith. As our community pursues excellence in academics, service and character, Mary remains a steadfast guide—encouraging us to live with purpose and love. Our statue was dedicated on May 31, 1968 by Bishop Walter W. Curtis at a ceremony in which faculty, clergy and students took part.

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 28 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.

4. Letter from the Head of School

5. Immaculate Choir Makes Headlines in Ireland

7. Teacher of the Year: Jen Doherty

8. Mustangs Outside the Classroom

10. Brave Engineers 11. Career Day

12. Mustangs Give Back

14. Congratulations to the Class of 2025

18. Anything Goes!

20. Fine Arts Highlights & Awards

Athletic Highlights

Athletic Awards

Signing Day 30. Mustangs Making Their Mark 37. Summary of Contributions 38. Called to Lead

Class Notes

Alumni Giving

Legacy Families

Photo courtesy of Kevin Skelly Class of 2028’s first day of school Mass.

LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

We are encouraged by the growing interest in an Immaculate High School education. It’s a testament to the distinctive experience we provide, nurturing the whole student–spirit, mind and body.

- Wendy M. Neil, Head of School

My first full year as Immaculate’s Head of School has been an exciting one!

One of the highlights of our year was the beautiful Eucharistic Procession we hosted in October. Our Chaplain Father Phan carried the Eucharist into Immaculate surrounded by students. It was a poignant reminder of the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist—and, as Bishop Caggiano told students, an invitation to answer Jesus’ call.

As we seek to develop the whole student–physically, emotionally, academically and spiritually–we are grateful that more and more families are expressing their interest in an Immaculate High School education. More than 120 new Mustangs are enrolling for the 20252026 school year!

We are grateful for all the hard work by our faculty and staff who helped Immaculate earn a repeat A+ grade from Niche rankings, putting us in the top 2.5 percent of high schools in our country. Immaculate is once again the #1 Catholic Co-Ed Day School in Connecticut and the #4 Catholic High School in the state, ranked #14 Best for Athletes out of 248 schools in Connecticut.

We take pride in our constant commitment to innovate and provide the best education possible–and, to that end, we upgraded our Certified Nursing Assistant laboratory to better support our nursing students. A Foundations in Education Innovation and Leadership Grant for a medical mannequin was a welcome addition to this.

I am also thrilled to announce a new project in the works: a Business Innovation Center at Immaculate. We envision this as a place that supports our students’ growing interest in business and finance with cutting edge technology. I believe we can create something truly special here that will further differentiate us from other schools. Contact me to be a part and offer your business expertise! Thank you for all your continued support.

With gratitude,

Wendy M. Neil Head of School

Immaculate Choir Makes Headlines in Ireland

“Céad míle fáilte” means a hundred thousand welcomes in Irish–and that’s exactly what greeted Immaculate High School’s Inspire Choir on their recent trip to Ireland!

“We were blown away by the authentic Irish welcome,” said Fine Arts Department Chair Jen Doherty. “We received a tea reception, biscuits and friendship wherever we went and the students loved it!”

The group embarked on their journey to the Emerald Isle in February to share their music and experience Irish culture. Immaculate’s choir stayed in Dublin and first visited the St. Michael’s National School in Rathmoloyon, where they made fast friends with students and did some singing plus dancing. Then the American students joined the regular choir at St. Coca’s church in Kilcock for Mass.

Immaculate’s Mustangs also got to visit a local museum, castle, scenic landscapes and quaint shops along the way–plus sampled Irish cuisine. They even sang to calm cows during a milking at a dairy farm.

“The most memorable moment of our trip to Ireland was our visit to the Irish school where we sang with the children and connected over our differing cultures,” said junior Sophia Majoros of Danbury. “We were able to learn about Irish culture directly from people who live there and we got to share about our lives in the United States.”

The Inspire Choir’s trip made the front page of the local “Liffey Champion” newspaper, and included a two-page spread of photos inside with the headline, “US choir visits St. Coca’s Church in Kilcock.” The visit had a profound effect on Irish students–and the school’s principal too.

BISHOP CAGGIANO LEADS EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION AT IMMACULATE

It was a beautiful day filled with ceremony, tradition and reverence.

Immaculate students, faculty and staff, plus members of the community, lined the school’s entrance for a Eucharistic Procession on October 31, 2024. The Eucharist was carried under a beautiful canopy by Immaculate’s Chaplain Father Philip Phan, who was surrounded by students, as the crowd processed inside the school.

The Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport, spoke at the school’s Eucharistic Adoration service held in the gymnasium. The ceremony marked Catholics’ belief that Jesus is truly present–body, blood, soul and divinity–in the Eucharist and was a time for the whole school community to honor and adore Him. The event was part of the Bridgeport Diocese’s 2024 Greater Danbury Eucharistic Procession.

STUDENTS PRAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN MUSTANG VALLEY

The sunshine warmed students as they prayed a very special outdoor Stations of the Cross in Mustang Valley this year. Chaplain Father Phan led the observance, assisted by Campus Ministry students.

He reflected on the importance of this process in his Lenten Reflection letter. “As I walk the path of the Stations of the Cross with our students, I see in each station a mirror reflecting my own journey through life alongside Jesus,” Father Phan wrote. “Each step I take, each station I meditate upon, brings me closer to understanding the depth of His love and sacrifice for me.”

Juniors and seniors prayed their own Stations of the Cross in the gymnasium during flex period. The ritual is a traditional devotion, especially during Lent, that commemorates the final hours of Jesus Christ’s life and encourages participants to contemplate their participation in the sin that makes the crucifixion necessary and the great love of God in redeeming us through His own sacrifice.

“You

have been blessed because you have been chosen to be among those who inherit eternal life,” Bishop Caggiano said and urged students to answer Jesus’ call.

“What does he ask? He asks a lot, my friends…

He wants you to be free. Not free from law and discipline, but free in your hearts.”

FATHER PHAN has officially become a United States citizen! This is a proud and joyful milestone, and we couldn’t be happier for him.

“Becoming a U.S. citizen was deeply emotional for me—it marked the end of my18-year immigration journey. It was a moment filled with gratitude, joy and a quiet sense of arrival. Standing in that room with people from so many different backgrounds reminded me of the beauty of this country: unity in diversity. It was a day I’ll never forget.”

-Father Phan

TEACHER OF THE YEAR!

The Diocese of Bridgeport Office of the School Superintendent named Jen Doherty as its 2025 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton High School Teacher of the Year. This award recognizes a teacher who demonstrates a passion for teaching, a deep commitment to their faith and a loving dedication to their students and school communities.

Jen arrived at Immaculate five years ago bringing her many talents, enthusiasm and joy to the music program and in the process uplifted her students. By letting them lead where they had expertise and bringing their talents out of the classroom and into the community at places like nursing homes, senior centers, veterans events - and the world in venues such as Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall and Ireland—they learned that each of them mattered and had authentic contributions to make to our world.

RETIREMENT:

She brought the same gifts to teaching theology and mentoring Campus Ministry. With the students and our school Chaplain she planned activities for the different liturgical seasons and many community service projects. Again, she encouraged students to be leaders in these endeavors. Her philosophy that we are here to grow the students in faith, personal capability and love informed her approach. She taught and modeled the practice of “but first, pray,” i.e. listen to what God is asking of us and then serve with love.

Among her many roles at Immaculate, she has taught music and theology, directed the school’s Inspire Choir, led morning rosary in the Chapel, was music director for the school’s spring musicals and was a caring and supportive colleague. During the 2024-2025 school year she served as chair of the Fine Arts Department and faculty moderator of Campus Ministry.

“Words cannot convey all the enthusiasm, faith and inspiration Jen Doherty has brought to our Immaculate community over the years,” said Head of School Wendy Neil. “We have often wondered where she gets her energy! She is truly a role model for our Mustangs who has left an indelible mark.”

Doherty is characteristically humble about her contributions to so many lives. “All for the greater glory of God!” she said after learning about her award. “Our work is not for our own benefit. Every one of us, in our own way, uses our God-given talents for the greater good of our students!” She is taking a sabbatical this coming year to take care of her aging parents but many at Immaculate know this break will not keep her away from our school. Doherty has already promised to visit often and stay in touch with students, serving as a Fine Arts Advisor.

KRISTINA KULIKAUSKAS

After the pandemic rendered the continuation of her 20-year career at another educational institution uncertain, Kristina Kulikauskas began to look for new opportunities and found her place at Immaculate High School as Assistant to the Dean of Counseling. Five rewarding years have passed since she joined the counseling team and she is now ready to retire.

During her time with us she has supported students with warmth and kindness, helping them navigate scheduling, college applications and everyday challenges. She assisted with

the changeover from a paper-based program to an electronic one in the Counseling Office.

Her fondest memories of Immaculate involve the times she saw students who had struggled with something, overcome it and “gain their wings, ready to soar into a bright future.”

In retirement she will be enjoying time with extended family, especially grandchildren, traveling and taking advantage of the varied activities available in her new home state, North Carolina. Whether beachcombing, hiking, taking a class at NC state or flying to Switzerland, Kristina Kulikauskas is looking forward to an exciting next chapter in her and her husband’s lives!

Her parting message to students (and everyone),

“If you can be anything, be kind.”

MUSTANGS Outside the Classroom

Sophomore Steps Up to Empower Adults With Disabilities

Every year, the Ridgefield based organization Sphere CT enriches the lives of adults with disabilities through education, recreation and the arts. The Sphere Performing Arts Program rehearses all year to put on a production at the Ridgefield Playhouse— always a touching show that brings tears to the eyes of audience members.

This past year, Immaculate sophomore Max Nadoraski ‘26 played a key role in helping the actors learn their lines, practice their dances and gave them pep talks before heading out on stage to perform West Side Story in September. You could often see him high-fiving participants and cheering them on at rehearsals.

“I was so proud of how hard everyone worked and wowed the crowd with their acting, singing and dancing,” Max, who was also the show’s prop manager, said. “The best part is honestly all the amazing friendships I’ve made at Sphere!” He is already helping the program’s members learn lines, songs and choreography for their next production–The Lion King. Stay tuned!

Mustangs Make Breakfast Run to NYC!

It’s an early morning operation our Campus Ministry organizes that makes a big difference in the lives of unhoused people in New York City–called “The Breakfast Run”!

Students and parents gathered at the crack of dawn at our school to start cooking and prepping for their trip from Immaculate to Manhattan. They made sandwiches and breakfast food, packed brown bag lunches and drinks plus gathered socks and hoodies–transporting them all via cars to people who need them.

This year over two dozen Mustangs took part in this powerful display of community spirit. The best part for many students is chatting with recipients in New York who are incredibly grateful for the friendliness and help. It is a tremendous learning experience that reinforces Immaculate’s commitment to serving others.

Great Year for Our Mock Trial Team!

Immaculate’s Mock Trial Club is a great way to introduce Mustangs to our legal system and courtroom rules. In this program, students take on the roles of attorneys, witnesses and jurors, working together to prepare and present a fictional case. Every year, the Connecticut State Bar hosts a Mock Trial Competition in courtrooms across the state which includes 50 teams. Immaculate’s squad won the regional competition held in Danbury, becoming one of the 20 teams in the next round held in Bridgeport. The team advanced again to compete in the quarter final held in Middletown. In that round, Immaculate’s Mock Trial Team narrowly lost with one judge voting for them and two other judges voting for another school. “The team that defeated us, Sheehan High School in Wallingford, eventually went on to become the overall champion, so we do not feel too bad about losing to them,” said Faculty Moderator Christopher Houser. “I’m so proud of the way our Mock Trial students performed!”

The Geography Bee competition included teams from around the state like Newtown, Trumbull, Wethersfield, Ridgefield, Mercy and many more. Our upperclassmen team-Rafi Antonios ‘26, Jacob Saadi ‘26, Nick Ramirez ‘26 and Robert Pattison ‘27 -finished second overall. Our second team, which was composed entirely of freshman-Liam Kirkman, Alex Gardner and Tyler Braun-finished sixth overall which also put them near the top!

Back: Abigail Ransley ‘26, Maximillian Fleming ‘27, Carmine Fardella ‘26, Michael Volpe ‘25 Front: Arlis Arias-Paulino ‘28, Emily Cunha ‘26, Daviana Reyes Espinal ‘26

St. Thomas Aquinas Award

We are so proud of Isabella DiNatale ‘25 for receiving the St. Thomas Aquinas Award from the Diocese of Bridgeport!

This award is given to students who show excellence in academics and exemplify the Gospel values we are called to in our Catholic faith through service to others and Christ-like behavior. The honor is named after St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the most influential theologians in history. Aquinas dedicated his life to academics and practicing virtue. Pope Leo XIII named him the patron saint of Catholic universities, colleges, academies and schools around the globe.

DiNatale will be attending Northeastern University where she will study International Business.

Four Immaculate Teachers Awarded Foundations in Education Grants

Can high school students really build a fully functional computer? Yes!

One of Immaculate’s Foundations in Education Innovation and Leadership Grants is going to help students do just that. The school is proud to announce that four teachers received these prestigious grants this year. From a medical mannequin to sewing machines to student created computers, these awards will allow Mustangs to explore new areas and help others.

“Our goal is to stay on the cutting edge and always look for ways to innovate in our curriculum,” said Head of School

Wendy Neil. “Immaculate’s teachers do that consistently and I’m thrilled that they earned these esteemed grants.”

This year’s winning Immaculate grant proposals are:

• “Building the Basics: Student-Created Computers from Scratch”

- Mr. Anthony D’Ausilio ($5,278 award)

• “CNA Laboratory Medical Mannequin”

- Mrs. Marie Hatcher ($4,151 award)

• “Stitching Knowledge, One Thread at a Time!”

- Dr. Stephanie Rugg and Ms. Celeste Andrei ($1,134 award)

Father Augustine Nguyen of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, in collaboration with the office of Youth Ministry and Religious Education and the Women’s Guild, recently awarded Grace Cornell ‘26 the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi recognition. It is given to a high school student who lives out the mission of St. Francis parish, “to know Jesus, and make Him known through outstanding service and dedication to the parish community.”

Three Immaculate Students Awarded Prestigious STEM Scholarships

Three Immaculate seniors received prestigious STEM scholarships from The Angeles T. Arredondo Foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut which are earmarked for their college education. Keira Licursi ‘25 of Cross River, NY was awarded a first prize of $50,000, Maris Chirayil ‘25 of Danbury earned a second prize of $25,000 and Kristina Asmani ‘25 of Norwalk received a third prize of $10,000.

Immaculate makes it an academic priority to offer students cutting edge STEM classes. To this end, the school provides various programs in science, technology, engineering and math. Candidates must take at least six advanced STEM courses in the first three years of high school with a minimum of one per year to be eligible for the scholarship.

Pictured LR: Maris Chirayil ‘25, Kristina Asmani ‘25 & Keira Licursi ‘25

IMMACULATE’S

ENGINEERS” COME IN SECOND PLACE NATIONALLY

BRAVE ENGINEERS

How do aircrafts safely deliver cargo to ground crews in a wildfire? Immaculate’s “Brave Engineers” team set out to tackle this question and won second place nationally for its answer!

The Immaculate squad used its knowledge in the areas of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to win first place in the Real World Design Challenge State Competition for Connecticut for the seventh year in a row. It then went on to compete in the RWDC National/ International Competition May 3 where it earned second place honors.

This year, the state RWDC 2025 challenge was to design an uncrewed aircraft to support wildfire and logistics–in a fast, safe and efficient way. The “Brave Engineers”

solution to the challenge was the D-25 Pyrocarrier, an unmanned, semi-autonomous, locally remote-controlled helicopter that met all the criteria the RWDC Challenge provided and in several cases exceeded what was required.

“I am incredibly proud of our Brave Engineers for all their commitment and hard work,” said Jeanine Antonios, Immaculate’s Career and Technology Department Chairperson and the team’s coach. “They were able to apply what they’ve learned about innovation in their STEM classes here at Immaculate to solve a very real problem for emergency crews–and they had fun doing it!” Antonios also thanked Ruthanne Szumski from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Engines who served as a mentor on this project.

Pictured from L-R: Siwei (Zane) Han ‘26, Allison Danial ‘27, Robert Pattison ‘27, Michael Jimenez ‘26, Ryan Martin ‘26, Tianyi (Anna) Dong ‘26 and Richard (Owen) Matte ‘27.

Ruthanne Szumski, Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Engines

Do not chase what you think is the “perfect career.”

That’s what Immaculate High School alumna Danielle Sekelsky from the Class of 2019 told students at their Career Day Friday, April 25. The Bethel native is a “WWE Superstar,” a television show produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. She is a former cheerleader at Immaculate, at Penn State University and for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.

“When I was sitting where you are, I honestly had no idea what my path would look like and I still don’t some days,” Sekelsky told Mustangs as the keynote speaker of Career Day. “One of the most important things I’d like all of you to take away from today is that it is perfectly okay to not have it all figured out right now.”

A total of 16 speakers shared their careers and insights with students in Immaculate’s classrooms after an all school assembly. Among them were an in-flight paramedic, fashion design assistant, data scientist, product coordinator for the running shoe company HOKA, travel agency president, insurance data analyst, pastry chef, US Army therapist, retired teacher, chemist, nurse, attorney, finance VP and Superior Court Judge.

“We are so proud of all of our alumni’s accomplishments around the globe —and are incredibly grateful that they’re willing to share their experiences with our students,” said Jeannie Demko ‘88, Director of Alumni and Events. “We know that alumni, students and faculty look forward to Career Day every year!”

One of Danielle Sekelsky’s parting thoughts for students? Don’t take anything for granted.

“Hard work is non-negotiable,” she told them. “It sounds so simple, but it is true. Never be complacent. Success isn’t handed to you— it’s earned.”

Stay tuned to see this local grad on WWE and in “Legends and Future Greats” on A&E!

CAREER DAY

Danielle Sekelsky ‘19 Inspires Students as Keynote Speaker

Pictured from L-R: L-R Vincent Abeyta P’28, Michael Lynch ‘80, Jeannine (Foley) Hayden ‘83, Tony Petiprin ‘84, Lauren Brugnatelli ‘15, Thomas Saadi ‘88, Emma Connolly ‘18, Jon Jagush ‘72, Peter Tragni ‘82, Marilyn (Carlson) Kain ‘73, Danielle Sekelsky ‘19, Lizzie Varda ‘20, Katie Goodsell ‘08, Mitchell Frizzell ‘16, Sean Haddad ‘07

MUSTANGS GIVING BACK

Matthew’s Mission of Hope Lives On

Our entire Immaculate community was deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own–Matthew Hatcher from the Class of 2027. He passed away on July 5, 2025 from complications following a heart transplant.

“Matthew’s smile lit up our hallways at Immaculate and his generosity of spirit will be missed greatly,” said Head of School Wendy Neil. Matthew’s brother Ryan graduated this year and his brother Michael was in the Class of 2024. His mother, Marie Hatcher, is Immaculate’s beloved Certified Nursing Assistant Program instructor.

Mustangs regularly use their flex period to cut, sew, stuff and close heart pillows for Matthew’s Hearts of Hope–an organization founded by Matthew to help people and families affected by heart disease. The pillows go to babies, toddlers or children who undergo open heart surgery and offer comfort to patients after their operations.

Immaculate ASL Club’s annual Giving from the Heart tree is an initiative that demonstrates the club’s commitment to supporting the local community. By collecting baby items like diapers, wipes, formula and clothing, the club is directly helping pregnant women and new mothers in need. These essential items are distributed through Hopeline Pregnancy Resource Center, ensuring that they reach those who need them most during critical times.

We know that Matthew’s spirit will live on in this wonderful organization. If you would like to make a contribution in his memory, send it to Matthew’s Hearts of Hope, 1 Farm Rd., Sherman, CT 06784 or go to www.matthewsheartsofhope. org/donate

Did you know that every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion? Our Student Council organized a blood drive in March. Students and faculty quickly signed up to help address the demand.

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Our lady Mustang Volleyball Team presented a check to Regional Hospice for $550. The team raised the donation through recent bake sales. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!

“YVC’s inaugural year at Immaculate was a great success! We are truly grateful for the support of Westchester Modular Homes in sponsoring the club this first year,” said Faculty Moderator Suzanne Curra. Fifty students participated in various service projects between September and May, collectively completing a total of 375 service hours. Members are eager to continue their service to IHS and its neighboring communities in the years to come and are looking forward to welcoming new YVC members in the fall! Some notable YVC events this year:

Youth

Youth Volunteer Corps members assisted UConn’s Office of Sustainability with their “Give & Go” program. They collected, sorted and organized unwanted items (clothing, furniture, household goods, toiletries, books, etc.) donated by students. The items were distributed to people in need by community partners. It was a rewarding day!

“I really enjoyed going to UConn and helping them with the Give & Go program. I think it’s really nice that they donate no longer needed items to those who need it instead of just throwing them out and creating more waste within the world. I also really liked how the organizer was very passionate about what she does. It made me realize that I would like to do more activities like that and everyone can make a difference if you really want to.”

-Kathleen

Esteves ‘26

Immaculate Youth Volunteer Corp members (with some help from Saint Gregory the Great School students) participated in Clean City Danbury Day by cleaning up Hatters Park.

Members of our Youth Volunteer Corp (YVC) spent a Saturday morning at Glen Hill in Danbury pampering residents with manicures and putting smiles on their faces!

IHS

Volunteer Corps spent three days with Jericho Partnership in Danbury preparing and distributing bags of food for local families to enjoy at Thanksgiving.

Congratulations! Congratulations!

KEIRA LICURSI HONORED AS VALEDICTORIAN

Valedictorian Keira Licursi will be attending Vassar College where she plans to study Psychological Science and pursue a career in clinical psychology. Licursi received a first prize $50,000 STEM scholarship from The Angeles T. Arredondo Foundation that will pay her college costs. She was the president of the school’s Mathematics Honor Society chapter and was a member of the National English Honors Society, Science National Honor Society and Tri-M Music Honor Society. She is a guitarist, bassist, percussionist and vocalist at the School of Rock in Ridgefield and a bassist with a local band “Tickbite.” Licursi was the creative director of Immaculate’s yearbook, played junior varsity volleyball and also worked at Long Ridge Camp in Stamford as a counselor.

NICOLE MERRITT HONORED AS SALUTATORIAN

Salutatorian Nicole Merritt will be attending the University of Connecticut where she plans to study Allied Health Services and pursue a possible career in sports medicine. She received the UConn Presidential Scholars Award which is a four-year full tuition scholarship. Merritt was president of the Science National Honor Society and secretary of the English National Honor Society at Immaculate. She was also captain of the Girls Indoor and Outdoor Track Team and the Girls Volleyball Team. Merritt received First Team All-State and First Team All-Conference honors, plus was a CIAC Player of the Week finalist. She works as a lifeguard at the New Milford Tennis and Swim Club.

WE CONGRATULATE OUR TOP TEN SENIORS!

The remaining seven students rounding out Immaculate’s Top Ten (in alphabetical order) are: Sophie Ahlberg of Danbury who will attend Providence College, Kristina Asmani of Norwalk who will attend Regis College, Sarah Caruso of Danbury who will attend Sacred Heart University, Maris Chirayil of Danbury who will attend the University of Connecticut, Ryan Hatcher of Sherman who will attend Northeastern University, Molly Miraglia of Ridgefield who will attend Sacred Heart University and Melena Ventresca of Sandy Hook who will attend the Catholic University of America.

IMMACULATE’S TOP TEN IMMACULATE’S TOP TEN

Student of the YearCHARLIE DORAN

harles Doran of Danbury was named Immaculate High School’s Student of the Year for the 2024-25 school year. This award recognizes a student who exhibits school spirit, strength of character, faith in action and a passion for learning. He will be attending Boston College where he will major in Finance and pursue a career in investment banking or financial planning. At Immaculate, Doran was the captain of the Mock Trial team. He was also a member of the National English Honor Society, Mathematics National Honor Society, Social Studies National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Model UN and Campus Ministry. He played on the Varsity Tennis Team, volunteered at Dorothy Day Hospitality House and also works at Stew Leonard’s.

Pictured L-R: Sarah Caruso, Melena Ventresca, Molly Miraglia, Ryan Hatcher, Sophie Ahlberg, Charlie Doran, Kiera Licursi, Kristina Asmani, Nicole Merritt and Maris Chirayil

CLASS OF 2025 by the numbers

The Immaculate High School graduating Class of 2025 contributed more than 4,100 hours to a school-wide total of 21,196 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 $35 million.

Students in the Class of 2025

35 Total Scholarships, Grants and Merit Awards College Acceptance Rate 100% College Acceptances 227

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Peking University

Penn State University

Plymouth State University

Providence College

Purdue University

Quinnipiac University

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Regis College

Rivier University

Rochester Institute of Technology

Roger Williams University

Rosemont College

Rowan University

Rutgers University

Sacred Heart University

Saint Elizabeth University

Saint Francis University

Saint John Fisher University

Saint Joseph’s University

Saint Leo University

Saint Louis University

Saint Michael’s College

Saint Peter’s University

Salisbury University

Salve Regina University

Seton Hall University

Siena College

Skidmore College

Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Methodist University

Southern New Hampshire University

Springfield College

St. Francis College

St. John’s University

St. Thomas Aquinas College

St. Thomas University

Stevens Institute of Technology

Stonehill College

Stony Brook University

SUNY at New Paltz

SUNY at Purchase College

SUNY College at Brockport

SUNY College at Oswego

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

SUNY College at Potsdam

SUNY Maritime College

SUNY Oneonta

Tennessee State University

Texas State University

The College of New Jersey

The Ohio State University

The University of Alabama

The University of Tampa

The University of Tennessee

Thomas Jefferson University

Tulane University of Louisiana

Union College

University at Albany

University of Arizona

University of Arkansas

University of Bridgeport

University of Central Florida

University of Central Oklahoma

University of Colorado Boulder

University of Connecticut

University of Delaware

University of Denver

17,669 Service Hours over 4 years

University of Hartford

University of Houston

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Kentucky

University of Maryland

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

University of Massachusetts (Amherst)

University of Massachusetts (Boston)

University of Mississippi

University of Nebraska

University of New England

University of New Hampshire

University of New Haven

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of Pittsburgh

University of Rhode Island

University of Rochester

University of Saint Joseph

University of San Francisco

University of Scranton

University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina (Beaufort)

University of South Florida

Bold type indicates the college/university that members of the Class of 2025 have chosen to attend this fall!

University of South Florida (St Petersburg)

University of Utah

University of Vermont

Vassar College

Vermont State University

Villanova University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

University

Wake Forest University

Wentworth Institute of Technology

West Virginia University

Western Connecticut State University

Western New England University

Westfield State University

Wilkes University

William & Mary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Xavier University

Anything Goes!

In April Immaculate students had the opportunity to act, sing and dance in the classic Cole Porter musical Anything Goes! which originated in the early 1930s.

The story follows the antics of passengers on an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Aristocrats, gangsters, a nightclub singer, an ambitious mother, sailors and a stow-a-way each pursue their personal objectives that end up intersecting in comic encounters. Along the way romantic entanglements fraught with misgivings right themselves by way of madcap schemes and disguises.

The actors embodied their characters delightfully. The singing and dancing were awesome and spot on for the genre and era of the show. An amazing 12-minute ensemble tap dance scene left no doubt about the talent and dedication of all involved in the production.

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURED FEMALE ROLE IN A MUSICAL:

Immaculate High School: Amalia Tuccinardi as Erma in Anything Goes

BEST RUNNING CREW:

●Immaculate High School: Run Crew for Anything Goes

BEST DANCING:

●Immaculate High School: Anything Goes

BEST CHORUS:

●Immaculate High School: Anything Goes

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING

MALE ROLE IN A MUSICAL:

●Immaculate High School: Neil Sarkar as Moonface Martin in Anything Goes

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING MALE ROLE IN A CLASSICAL MUSICAL:

●Immaculate High School: Maximillian Fleming as Billy Crocker in Anything Goes

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING FEMALE ROLE IN A CLASSICAL MUSICAL:

●Immaculate High School: Olivia Scherer as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes

BEST CLASSICAL MUSICAL: WINNER

●Immaculate High School: Anything Goes

SEVEN ANGELS HALO AWARD NOMINATIONS & WINNERS

Little Women

This year, Immaculate High School’s Drama Club presented Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. This classic story of four sisters coming of age during the Civil War was adapted for the stage by IHS alumna Samantha Brown ’12. The show was beautifully staged under student director Spencer O’Rourke ’25 and new-to-Immaculate faculty advisor Michelle Baird.

Audiences got an intimate look at the relationships, challenges and opportunities in the March sisters’ lives as they grew from tweens to young women. Each sister was played by two actors—one for the young girl and one for the young woman, illustrating their growth as individuals. Along the way they faced poverty in their community, separation of family, illness and death as well as personal success, new relationships and the joy of caring for others.

Thoughtful adaptation, skillful direction and talented performances brought forth a lovely retelling of this beloved story.

SEVEN ANGELS HALO AWARD NOMINATIONS & WINNERS :

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURED MALE ROLE IN A PLAY: ●Immaculate High School: Neil Sarkar as Mr. Brooke in Little Women

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURED FEMALE ROLE IN A PLAY: Immaculate High School: Francesca Friscia as Marmee in Little Women

BEST INCIDENTAL OR ORIGINAL MUSIC IN A PLAY: WINNER

Immaculate High School: Abigail Ransley for Little Women

BEST STUDENT DIRECTOR: WINNER

Immaculate High School: Spencer O’Rourke

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SUPPORTING FEMALE ROLE IN A PLAY: Immaculate High School: Olivia Chila as Amy in Little Women

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING MALE ROLE IN A CONTEMPORARY PLAY: Immaculate High School: Maximillian Fleming as Laurie in Little Women

BEST PERFORMANCE IN A LEADING FEMALE ROLE IN A PLAY: Immaculate High School: Molly Miraglia as Jo March in Little Women

Huge congratulations to Sarah Caruso ‘25! Her stunning playbill design for Little Women has been featured on the Playbill site as an outstanding example of exceptional design. What a well-deserved recognition! https://playbill.com/ article/10-astonishinglittle-women-playbilldercover

Celebration of Arts

In May, our amazing graphic designers, musicians and artists lit up the stage at our annual Visual and Performing Arts Show! The event was a joyful celebration of creativity and passion, with everything from stunning sculptures and imaginative repurposed books to beautifully designed postcards and menus that left audiences in awe. Our Graphic Design 1 class used Adobe InDesign to craft eye-catching fliers in recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month—each one a vibrant blend of thoughtful design and heartfelt messaging. Their work sparked meaningful conversations and reminded us all of the power of visual storytelling. Meanwhile, our Visual Design (Quinnipiac University) class wowed attendees with original infographics created in Adobe Illustrator as part of their final project. Using research, creativity and advanced design techniques, they transformed important topics into engaging visual narratives. Students also brought new life to cardboard, wire and novels, turning everyday materials into extraordinary works of art. To top it all off, our choir students filled the evening with uplifting music, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made the night unforgettable.

THE CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS annually honors two outstanding seniors who excel in the fine arts. This year’s awardees were Olivia Chila ‘25 and Kiera Licursi ‘25.

https://www. donatelifect.org/high-school-visualarts-program-2024

Isabella Oliveira-Pinto ‘26 was second Runner Up in the 2024 Erica Grossman Visual Arts Contest.

SPORTSMustang

BACK TO BACK eSPORTS STATE CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to our eSports team! For the second time in a row, Immaculate High School’s eSports Team took home the State Championship in Mario Kart! The competition took place at Quinnipiac University on May 6, where Immaculate’s “Mustang Yoshis” squad defeated the Sheehan Titans from Wallingford, CT.

“It was our second time winning the championship so it felt good,” said Eli Ribeiro of Danbury. “Even though eSports may not seem physical, it is just like any other sport because to win a competition we have to train and be better than the other teams.”

Gamers from high schools all over the state participated in the event, which included Rocket League, Mario Kart and Super Smash

Bros. Quinnipiac hosts the CIAC tournaments in cooperation with PlayVS, a competitive platform for eSports with a focus on school competitions. The National Education Association has reported “explosive growth” in eSports programs across the country over the past several years, with some colleges and universities awarding eSports scholarships.

“This team trains, practices and competes just like any other athletic team here at Immaculate,” said Athletic Director Nelson Mingachos. “We’re so proud of our eSports squad for bringing home another championship!”

Photo from L-R: Eli Ribeiro ‘27, Ryan Beverly ‘26, Michael Volpe ‘25, Arthur DaSilva ‘25, Joseph LeFebvre ‘25, Sam Crowe ‘25, Lila Giacopelli ‘27, Patrick Garcia ‘25 and Coach David Quesnell.

THREE CHEERS FOR OUR CHEERLEADING TEAM!

Front row left to right: Sydney Regan ‘28, Kathleen Esteves ‘26, Melissa Roberto ‘26, Caralena Smith ‘26, Bianca Costa ‘26. Back row left to right: Hailey Vizza ‘27, Izzy Heese ‘26, Gigi Mejias ‘26, Cathryn Amos ‘26, Julia Conte ‘27.

Congrats to our Immaculate Cheerleading Team for an amazing performance at the SWC Championship. Our student-athletes worked nonstop through the fall and winter seasons, cheering on both our football and basketball teams at each and every game.

For the first time in IHS history, our Cheerleading Team placed in the top three at the New England Cheer and Dance Championships. We also pulled off a seventh place finish in our SWC conference, and a seventh place finish out of 24 teams in our class S state competition.

A huge congratulations to Cathryn Amos ‘26 for being selected as part of the All SWC Conference Team. Amos also competed in the Top Gun Tumbler division at three individual competitions and won first place at all three events.

“They performed exciting halftime routines that kept our fans wanting more” said Cheer Coaches Mykenzee Baierand and Nicole MacInnis. “They also worked endlessly to perfect their own competition routine, and consistently upped their difficulty each week. We are beyond excited for what the future holds and are already in full swing with our new season, preparing to accomplish even more this year!”

BRENAN MCCABE ‘26 RUNNING INTO HISTORY!

Brenan

McCabe ‘26 overcame many hurdles to have an outstanding year.

This speedy Mustang placed third at the New England Championships in the 300m, earning an All New England honor, his sophomore year. But this year, he was nursing a soccer injury and missed the entire indoor track season, as well as part of the outdoor track season. So McCabe was not able to really race until early May, after his first return to speed training in April.

“Some of those early races were tough too, since he was still just starting his season and getting in shape while everyone that he was racing was already in the middle of their season and running at their best. It must have been disheartening,” said Track Coach Christopher Houser. “Given all of that, it it was actually remarkable that he was able to bounce back.”

McCabe also competed at the State Open Championship in Track and Field in June–a level of competition where only the very best competitors from each class can compete. To qualify requires finishing in the top three at the State Championship or having one of the next ten fastest times out of the teams that did not finish top three.

He finished second overall in the 400m, qualifying him for the New England Championship and running the seventh best time in Connecticut State History. Needless to say, that also broke McCabe’s own previous school record! He went on to finish second overall in New England as well, and compete at the New Balance National Championships in Philadelphia. Immaculate’s boys 4x400m also qualified to run at the State Open, but they were unable to attend because there were two seniors on the team and the timing conflicted with graduation. McCabe ended up earning All Conference, All State and All New England honors.

CLASS OF 2025 ALL STATE

Every year, the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC)’s hosts its Scholar Athlete awards banquet. This year, Immaculate alumna Nikki (Weiss) Conte ‘07 was selected as the keynote speaker for the forty-second annual event, held at the Aqua Turf in Southington this past May.

Conte was a four-time Class S state champion as the soccer goalkeeper for Immaculate. She was an All-American selection as a senior. Then, as a student at the University of Notre Dame, her teams reached the NCAA Final Four every year she was there. In 2010, as the starting goalkeeper, Conte played a pivotal role in Notre Dame’s national championship season. She was recognized on the Big East All-Academic Team in 2009 and 2010.

The scholar athlete program recognizes two seniors from each high school whose athletic and academic performance have been

exceptional, who demonstrate integrity and are models of self discipline and courage.

Arthur DaSilva ‘25 ALL STATE - eSports

Nicole Merritt ‘25 ALL STATE Second Team - Girls Volleyball

Sam Crowe ‘25 ALL STATE - eSports

Michael Volpe ‘25 ALL STATE - eSports

Colin Hoyt ‘25 ALL STATE - Boys Golf

Olivia Lugo ‘25 ALL STATE - Girls Golf

Colin Dickinson ‘25 ALL STATE - Boys Soccer

Abiel Morales ‘25 ALL STATE - Boys Basketball

MUSTANG MILESTONES

Congratulations to our incredible student-athletes on reaching major career milestones in lacrosse and softball! Your hard work, dedication and leadership continue to inspire your teams and our entire school community. From faceoff wins and saves to career hits, these achievements are a testament to your perseverance and passion. We’re proud of you—keep shining on and off the field!

HITS

OLIVIA LUGO ‘25

‘25

Career

ALYSSA DESOUSA ‘27 Girls Lacrosse SAVES

SAVES 200 SAVES Career

JACOB MURPHY ‘26 Boys Lacrosse

KARINA SONI ‘25

CONNOR WEBB ‘25 Boys Lacrosse 600

Signing Day Signing Day

Ten Immaculate High School student-athletes committed to colleges and universities, and one to a professional sports club, as part of Spring Signing Day May 6, 2025!

These letters of intent are a contract between the student and their institution as part of a celebrated signing event across the United States. Mustangs were joined by parents, coaches and friends to recognize their accomplishment. Congratulations!

Franklin Pierce University

Western New England University Softball - D3

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DIVISION 1, 2 & 3 ATHLETES FOR THEIR COMMITMENTS ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY!

Johnson & Wales University

Western Connecticut State University

“This celebration is a culmination of four years of hard work for our student-athletes,” said Immaculate Athletic Director Nelson Mingachos. “We understand that these Mustangs juggled their tremendous commitment to their sport alongside rigorous academics and extracurricular activities too. We know that they will go on to make their mark at their respective institutions.” Mingachos said it was a special treat to have one student joining a professional soccer club in Germany this year!

University

LUKE EGAN

Basketball -

OLIVIA LUGO

BRENDAN KELLY Plymouth State University Football - D3

CAMI O’ROURKE

Salve Regina

Softball - D3

OLIVIA KRAUSE University of Scranton Track & Field - D3

DESTIN RANDALL

Houghton University Basketball - D3

KAI GALVIN

Soccer -

ABIEL MORALES

Basketball -

KRISTINA ASMANI Regis College Basketball - D3

COLIN DICKINSON FC Köln Germany - SoccerProfessional Football Club

SOPHIE AHLBERG Providence College Girls Tennis - D1

The Athletic Hall of Fame exemplifies the rich tradition of Immaculate athletics by recognizing those who have brought honor and distinction to IHS. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees:

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR HALL OF FAME CELEBRATIONS TAKING PLACE OCTOBER 10 & 11!

What a beautiful day it was in September for Immaculate’s 35th Annual Golf Outing! The sun shone bright and the temperature was ideal for 120 golfers, a wonderful mix of alumni, parents, parents of alumni, staff, faculty and friends to enjoy the course. We’re incredibly grateful for your unwavering support. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $45,000 to benefit our students!

A special congratulations goes to Sal Chieffalo ‘81, our Golden Tee Award recipient and dedicated golf co-chair. During his acceptance speech, Sal movingly described the profound and lasting impact Immaculate has had on his life and the lives of countless others. His dedication truly inspires us all. We’re also deeply thankful to Scott Mitchell ‘81 for his invaluable contributions as co-chair, helping to make the event such a success.

Finally, a big thank you to Litchfield Distillery, Golf Lounge 18 and Bourbon & Britches for making the outing even more memorable with their delightful tastings, insightful swing analysis and fantastic live music. Your contributions helped to make the day a resounding success and enjoyable for all our golfers! We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the many volunteers who generously gave their time and energy to ensure everything ran smoothly.

GOLF

PREMIUM SPONSORS

Gold Sponsor:

• Imperial Electronic Assembly

Silver Sponsors:

• Buzaid Appliance

• Earthmovers, Inc.

• Lecla Home Improvements & Roofing Inc.

• Newtown Savings Bank

Thank You!

The Immaculate High School Blue and White Gala proved to be a resounding success, creating a truly memorable evening for all in attendance. The event offered a delightful array of opportunities to support the students, featuring engaging auction prizes, enjoyable games and captivating magical entertainment. The collective presence of parents, dedicated faculty and staff, esteemed dignitaries, respected clergy and committed board members contributed significantly to the evening’s vibrant atmosphere and overall triumph. Their enthusiastic participation underscores the strong community spirit that directly benefits the educational endeavors of Immaculate High School students.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible gala sponsors! Your generous support is truly the foundation of the night’s success, enabling us to further our mission. We would also like to congratulate our raffle winner, Louise McGovern! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket and supported the gala!

And a heartfelt congratulations to our distinguished honorees:

Alumnus, Rev. Michael L. Dunn ‘82, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the first ever True Blue Mustang Award recipients, the Baker Family, Raymond and Diane (posthumously), Andrea ‘84, Ray ‘86 and Mark ‘90. Your remarkable achievements and dedication inspire us all. Thank you for being such an integral part of our community.

GOLD SPONSORS

Anonymous Donor

Westchester Modular Homes, Inc.

SILVER SPONSORS

The O’Neill Family

The Albert J. Salame Family

MOBILE BIDDING SPONSOR

Joseph Draper ‘82

COCKTAIL SPONSORS

Joseph Draper ‘82

Gene ‘88 & Lindsay Previdi

CT United

CENTERPIECE SPONSORS

Collins Hannafin, P.C.

Union Savings Bank

DINNER SPONSORS

Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal

Stephen & Sunday Piccolo

Saint Rose of Lima Church

DJ SPONSOR

Dennis ‘83 & Julianne Fulling Rizzo Companies

DESSERT SPONSORS

McKenna Orthodontics

McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

New Fairfield Press, Inc.

LIGHTING SPONSORS

Kathleen & Chris Casey

Preferred Maintenance, Inc.

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSORS

Kevin & Mary Maloney

Newtown Savings Bank

Todd & Andrea Rendo

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL GALA ON MARCH 28, 2026 AT THE AMBER ROOM COLONNADE!

Ultimate Limousine Service LLC

MUSTANGS MAKING THEIR MARK

From coast to coast—and around the globe—Immaculate High School alumni are making a big difference. Whether leading in business, innovating in science, creating in the arts or giving back in communities near and far, our graduates carry the values of faith, integrity and excellence they cultivated here at Immaculate. In this special centerfold, we celebrate the inspiring journeys of several Mustangs whose careers and locations are as diverse as they are impressive. Their stories are a testament to the enduring impact of an Immaculate education—and the limitless paths that begin in our classrooms.

Emma Connolly ‘18 - Portland, Oregon

If you’re wearing the trendy HOKA athletic shoes, there’s a chance this Immaculate alumna had a part in designing them. Emma Connolly ‘18 is a product coordinator at the company in Portland, Oregon. Where did her interest in this field begin? Right here at Immaculate!

“My involvement in athletics at Immaculate allowed me to discover a passion for footwear. I am forever grateful that my experiences there gave me the confidence to go pursue my dreams and ultimately move across the country solo for the adventure of a lifetime,” Connolly said. “My most special memories include traveling with my track and field teammates and coaches to so many incredible meets.”

After Immaculate, Connolly graduated from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology in 2022 and went on to get her Master’s of Science in Sports Product Management from the University of Oregon in 2024.

It’s no exaggeration to say she’s landed her dream job. “I get to play with shoes all day!” she said. Who can argue with that?

Emma Connolly ‘18 - Portland, Oregon

Abby Elliott ‘05 - Los Angeles, California

If you’ve caught the popular show The Bear on Hulu, did you realize the character Natalie “Sugar” Berzatto is played by Immaculate alumna Abby Elliott ‘05? She was nominated for a Golden Globe last year for the role.

From 2015-2017, she co-starred in the series Odd Mom Out on Bravo and starred in NBC’s Fran Drescher sitcom Indebted in 2020. Elliott also had a stint on Saturday Night Live and credits Immaculate for providing her with “a special community full of creativity.” As a Mustang, Elliott acted in school plays and musicals, attending college before leaving to pursue her acting career.

“IHS allowed me to explore my artistic side and have so much fun with my classmates at the same time. Mary Raymond ‘77 [former Immaculate Fine Arts Director] was a huge cheerleader for me and her encouragement allowed me to feel safe on stage,” Elliott said. “Immaculate gave me confidence and tools that I still carry with me. I am forever grateful for my time there and for the friends I made along the way.”

Elliott is seen here (right) attending her recent Immaculate Class of ‘05 reunion with friend and classmate Lauren Mackay (left).

Lori Novella-Murphy ‘89 - Danbury, Connecticut

Danielle Sekelsky ‘19Orlando, Florida

Danielle Sekelsky ‘19 - Orlando, Florida

She may go by “Dani Raye” as a WWE Superstar now but her classmates know her as Danielle Sekelsky ‘19, star cheerleader and serious student intent on studying business.

“When I was part of the cheerleading team at Immaculate, I learned that leadership is never about being the loudest voice in the room,” Sekelsky, who lives in Florida, told Mustangs as the keynote speaker at Career Day. “It’s about lifting others up, leading by example, and putting the team before yourself.”

She credited her education from Immaculate and Penn State, as well as her deep faith, for helping her take the leap from a secure job in real estate investing to her dream of wrestling. Sekelsky also worked as a cheerleader for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.

“Chase what excites you,” Sekelsky said. “Chase what makes you excited to get out of bed every single morning and trust in your instincts and the Holy Spirit that the Lord instills in you to make these decisions, even if that means stepping out of your comfort zone.”

You can catch her demonstrating just that on WWE and in Legends and Future Greats on A&E!

Lori Novella-Murphy ‘89 - Danbury, Connecticut

It was a night she will never forget.

Immaculate alumna Lori Novella-Murphy remembers the school’s talent show her senior year as one that helped propel her career as a dancer and, ultimately, a business owner.

“I was so nervous to perform in front of the whole school. When I came out, before I even started, people were cheering my name, you could feel the overwhelming support,” she said. “When I finished, everyone was standing and yelling my name and cheering. It was a special moment. I felt so happy and accomplished.”

Novella-Murphy went on to attend the Katherine Gibbs Business school while furthering her dance career at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway and The Henry La Tang Dance School. She is now celebrating the 30th anniversary of her studio Lori’s Center Stage Dance Studio in Danbury. She is a certified teacher through Dance Educators of America and some of her theatre credits include Bye, Bye Birdie, 42nd Street, Mame and A Chorus Line.

Novella-Murphy’s oldest son Billy graduated from Immaculate in ‘22 and her twin boys Brendan and Logan Murphy will be sophomores this year.

MUSTANGS MAKING THEIR MARK

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Chris Hogan ‘90 - Zurich, Switzerland

Chris Hogan ‘90 enlisted in the Army right after graduation from Immaculate. Then, after basic training, he attended the Defense Language Institute in California, studying German and later Arabic. He entered the U.S. Army Reserve and attended Fordham University, before landing a job with a Big Four accounting firm in the international tax division. A few years later, he was transferred to KPMG’s London office where he spent 11 years–with the exception of one year when his Reserve unit was deployed to Afghanistan.

In 2016, he and his family moved to Switzerland where they still live. When he looks back on his time at Immaculate, Hogan said what stands out is the emphasis on service and “having a responsibility to something bigger than ourselves.” Plus, he remembers the school’s emphasis on academic rigor.

“My kids have gone to some great schools in Europe,” Hogan said. “They are getting a good education. But I always compare their experience to mine; I can tell you that the curriculum, standards of instruction and expectations at Immaculate compare favorably to high profile institutions that claim to offer a world class experience.”

Even while living overseas, Hogan has remained connected with our Immaculate community and takes pride in supporting his alma mater.

Dennis Fulling ‘83 - London, United Kingdom

Dennis Fulling ‘83 calls Immaculate his “rock”–a place that laid the foundation for who he became and his success in the world of finance.

Fulling manages a private equity firm with three partners based out of London, but he and his wife spend half of the year in Hilton Head, South Carolina. He credits former Immaculate principal and teacher Robert E. Gerwien, Sr. for setting the bar high.

“The decorum and the decency that Mr. Gerwien and his team demanded from us continue to inspire and guide me,” Fulling, who now serves on the school’s Board of Directors, said. “The people I met and the friendships developed then and remain today are unique and quite special.”

He attended Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland where he received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minor in Finance. Fulling traveled the word with college friends–from Beijing to Moscow to London–before getting a job at American Express and becoming a Certified Public Accountant. He later worked in Moscow and London before returning to Roxbury, CT for a time with his family.

The constant? His formative education at Immaculate. “IHS provided the foundation, the faith and the grit to help me face the challenges that life invariably throws your way,” Fulling said.

Dennis Fulling ‘83 - London,

United Kingdom

Chris Hogan ‘90 - Zurich, Switzerland

Monsignor Thomas W. Powers ‘83 - Rome, Italy

Monsignor Thomas W. Powers ‘83 has been leading the education and formation of men who are preparing for the priesthood as Rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome since 2022.

“Immaculate provided me–and my three sisters!–with an excellent Christ-centered education,” Powers said. “Every teacher, in his or her own way, taught with the mind of the Church. That gave me great confidence to bring the Catholic faith into every aspect of my life.” While a Mustang, he played football and tennis, was engaged in several clubs and activities and served as Student Council president his senior year.

He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in Finance before working as a financial consultant. Powers spent a year volunteering in Puerto Rico in 1991, entered the Saint John Fisher Seminary in Trumbull in 1992 and earned a bachelor’s degree in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical North American College. He was ordained a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Bridgeport in 1997.

“I love being a priest, and now to prepare men for the priesthood is a great privilege and gift,” Powers said. “The best part of my ministry is seeing how the Holy Spirit is still acting in the world and how many people–especially young men and women–are responding to God’s call in their lives.”

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November 21 was a day of hope, a day of inspiration and a day of giving! We are overjoyed to announce that we raised over $88,000 to benefit the students of Immaculate High School! Thanks to your incredible support, we were able to achieve this milestone. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on our students, providing them with opportunities to grow academically, spiritually and socially. We are truly grateful for your commitment to Immaculate High School.

Congratulations to the Class of 2028 and the Class of 2024 who won the student class challenge and alumni class challenge competitions respectively! These classes had the highest percentage of participation in our annual Day of Giving! More congratulations go out to Andrea Wolf P’28, winner of the J. Law Kitchen & Craft Bar dinner for four and to Norman and Crystal Buzaid P’28 who won the $1,000 tuition discount! Thank you to our amazing Immaculate family!

We are filled with Mustang Pride!

THE DATE: 7TH ANNUAL DAY OF GIVING - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025

Ms. Chloe Bellone ‘22

Mr. Colby Bellone ‘19

Ms. Allie Bellone ‘22

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Bellone

Mr. Robert Benedetto*

Mr. Ray Bielizna *

Ms. Adrianna Biros ‘25

Ms. Aislin Blair ‘19

Mr. Robert Blair III ‘21

Mr. Timothy Blair ‘22

Bob & Cathy Blair (P, PA)

Mrs. Caitlin (Hart) Blessey ‘02

Mr. Seth Bogoslofski

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bonamarte (P)

Mr. David Bonilla ‘00

Mr. & Mrs. David & Lisa Bono (PA)

Ms. Victoria Bono ‘20

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Borges (P)

Barbara Dominakus Braatz ‘89

Richard & Jennifer (Parsons) Abercrombie ‘82 (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Geneva & Gary Adkins

Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76

Victor & Isabel (Vaz CorteReal) Almeida ‘93 & ‘94 (P)

Ms. Celeste Andrei * Bassem & Jeanine Antonios (P, PA)*

Kevin & Gail Archer (PA)

Mr. Tyler Archer ‘06

Miss Abigail Archer ‘10

Mr. Adam Archer ‘13

Ms. Katharine Archer ‘15

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bacher (GP)

Mrs. Michelle Baird *

Mr. James Baitd

Ms. Andrea Baker ‘84

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baker ‘86

Ms. Nancy Baldaserini ‘71

Ms. Christine Baldelli ‘70

Mr. and Mrs. John Basile (P)

Michael & Debbie Basile (PA)

Mrs. Priscilla Behling (PA)

Mrs. Joann Braun & Mr. John Ellis (P)

Mr. Gerald Braun

Mr. & Mrs. James Bremner (P, PA)

The Brew Family

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown (GPA)

Thomas & Sheelah Brown

Robert & Ramona (Lariccia) Brunetti ‘69 & ‘70

Ms. Kathleen Buch ‘79

Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) *

Mr. Franklin Bukovich (P)

Brian Burnell ‘75

Ms. Jyotshna Buyyala (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Norman Buzaid III (P)

Cindy Campbell McHugh ‘80

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Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Carino IV ‘10

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Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Clay (P)

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Ms. Matilda Corte-Real *

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Ms. Christina DeFeo (P)

Ms. Joanne DeMassa * Jeannie Coleman Demko ‘88 (PA) *

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Dennehy ‘75

Ms. Robin Denninger *

Joleen Garofalo Dennison

‘86 (P, PA)

Ms. Jessica Dennison ‘19

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Soraia Chaves (P, PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael DiCandido

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Ms. Alice Fleming

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Martin & Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70 (PA)*

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The Fredette Family (PA, ‘12, ‘14, ‘18)

Mr. Gustavo Freitas Cunha

& Mrs. Ana Lucia Ozorio Da Silva (P)

Ms. Mary Ann (Jakubek) Frengs ‘01

Mr. John Philip Gallagher

Mrs. Jennifer Gallo-Elfreich *

Ms. Amanda Galvin (P)

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Galvin

Jose & Melisa (Farrell) Garcia ‘97 (P)

Ms. Mackenzy Garden ‘19

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Gardner (P)

Ms. Joan Garofalo (PA, GP)

Mr. and Mrs. William Garvey *

Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. (PA)*

Mr. Michael Gianfranceschi ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Giansiracusa (P, PA) *

Lew & Margie (Connors) Gillett ‘80

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giobbi

Mr. Robert Godfrey ‘66

Ms. Sandra Gomes (P)

Mr. Chris Grabelski

Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72

Ms. Elaina Groves ‘27

Ms. Anita Gulia *

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P, PA)

Ms. Margaret Hansen

Mr. Brian Hart ‘71

Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)*

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hatcher (P, PA) *

Brian & Sharon Hatcher ‘12

Ms. Colleen Hawk ‘18

Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Henn (PA)

Andrea Henry ‘90

Mrs. Laura (Shelley) Herron ‘92

Faith Hickey ‘88

Mr. Paul Hiro ‘68

Mr. Chris Hogan ‘90

Mr. John Honeck ‘82

Mr. & Mrs. John Hooker (PA)

Mr. Albert Hossan ‘68

Mr. Christopher Houser *

The Hoyt Family (P, PA)

Mr. Michael R. Hufnagel ‘97

Ms. Ann Jaehnig (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P, PA)

Major & Mrs. Robert Jedzinak ‘66

Kevin & Karen (Houser) Johnston ‘86

Mr. Daniel P. Jowdy (PA)

Mrs. Susan Kaback-Poulos ‘89

Gary & Sara (Hodge) Karakula ‘69 (PA)

Mr. Tom Kennedy & Mrs. Kathleen Hock (P)

Ben & Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ‘91 (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. John Kermashek

Mr. Liam Kirkman ‘28

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kirkman (PA)

Mr & Mrs. Carmelo Kish (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kistner

Samantha & Peter Kohler *

Mr. Stephen Kostes *

Mr. Darren Kraft & Mrs. Katie Phillips Kraft (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krystopa

Mrs. Kristina Kulikauskas *

John & Elizabeth (Botelho) Kuzniewski ‘69

Mr. and Mrs. Jared Lambert (P)

Mrs. Elizabeth Lato *

Mr. & Mrs. Clint Layog (P)

Janine LeBlanc

Lynne & Richard Lemme *

Mr. & Mrs. Ian Lenz (P, PA)

Ms. Rosemary Lilley ‘71

Mr. James Lipscomb ‘93

Megan LiVolsi ‘97

Ms. Kathleen LiVolsi ‘82

Mrs. Brandi Livoti *

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

Henry Louis, Jr. ‘75

Mrs. Caryl A. Lucchesi ‘72

Ms. Eva Lucchesi ‘26

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) *

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lugo (P)*

Ms. Kayla MacInnis*

William & Kimberly (Werdann) MacKinnon ‘91 (P, PA) *

Ms. Carly MacKinnon ‘24

Mr. John Madzula II ‘95

Mr. Tony Maher *

Ms. Jane Mahoney *

Mary & Kevin Maloney

Mr. Joseph Maloney ‘17

Mr. and Mrs. John Maravilla (P, PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mariska

Ms. Kristine Martin (P)

Mr. Stephen Martin (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Martin (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Martino (PA)

Dr. Chris & Lori Mascetta (PA)

Ms. Caitlyn Mascetta ‘24

Ms. Taylor Mascetta ‘19

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Matte (P)

Mr. Michael J. Mazzucco (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McCabe (P)

Mick and Catherine McDonough *

Ms. Pamela McGovern (P)

Ms. Patricia McKernan *

Mr. & Mrs. Peter McMahon (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Terrence McNicholas ‘98

Ms. Maura Melody (PA)

Mr. Fernando Mendoza

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Merritt (P, PA)

Tom & Maureen Mertens *

Mr. Mark Mietelski & Mrs.

Ann Hedlund (P)

Mr. Jack Miller ‘26

Mr. Ryan Miller ‘28

Meghan Murphy Miller ‘92

Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ‘89 (PA)*

Mr. David Mitchell ‘24

Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Paul V. Mohn, Jr. (PA)

Mrs. Justine (Fagan) Monken ‘72

Mr. Louis Montesi

Mrs. Robin Moravsky *

Mr. & Mrs. Dana Moreau (P, PA)

Mr. James Moses ‘75

Kathleen (Draper) & Steven

Mount ‘71

Ms. Kathy Mulrooney

Mr. David Murphy ‘72

Ms. Honora Murphy ‘76

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murray (P)

Danielle and Timothy Nash * Christopher & Donna (Labarbara) Nash ‘87

Ms. Michaela Natal ‘14

Mrs. Claudia Negru *

The Bellone Family (PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) *

Ms. Nancy Northrop ‘03

Mr. Denis O’Hara ‘82

Lucia & Steve O’Hara (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Chad Ondy (PA)

Rob O’Neill ‘91

Ms. Jennifer Ouellette (P)

Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67

Michael & Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer ‘69

Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73

Mr. and Mrs. David Parks ‘99 (P)

Mr. Tyler Parks ‘28

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parks (GP)

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Pattison (P)

Mr. & Mrs. John Penny (PA)

Ms. Nadia Perez *

Mr. & Mrs. Elio Petta (P, PA) *

Mr. & Mrs. Charnay Phaire (P)

Reverend Philip Lanh Phan*

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. James Pickering

Henry & Debbie (Kowelski) ‘71 Pietras (PA) *

Dr. & Mrs. John Pitrelli (PA) * Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ‘78 (PA) *

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Plumb ‘05

Ms. Christine Portelance ‘81

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Previdi III ‘88 (P)

Mr. CJ Previdi ‘26

Ms. Pearson Previdi ‘28

Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price ‘66

Ms. MaryBeth Prunty ‘78

Mr. Michael Pucci & Mrs. Kim Kleinman Pucci (P)

Mr. James Purcell III ‘71

David & Kathryn Quesnell

Mrs. Nakea Reed (P)

Mr. and Mrs. William Rendo (PA)

Mrs. Alberta (Baldelli) Riccardi ‘77

Ms. Jestine Roberts (P)

Ms. Terry Roberts

Ms. Candice Robertson

Ms. Nayda Rosado *

Sam & Jennifer Rosenblum (PA)

Mr. Cole Ross ‘23

Ms. Kate Rossi

Mrs. Stephanie Rugg *

Linda & David Sabel

Jeffrey & Dana (Henry) Saidman ‘87 (PA)

Patricia Saviano ‘69

Mrs. Stephanie Scalzo (P)

Mr. Anthony Scalzo

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Scheckner (P)

Ms. Emma Scheckner ‘26

Ms. Allison Scherer (P)

Bob Schlichtig ‘89

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Sedensky III ( PA)

Mr. John Setaro ‘69

Deborah Shanley Benzaia ‘69

Ms. Marjorie Shannon ‘81

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Smith (P)

Ms. Anne Soltes (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Spahn (P)

Anna & Matthew Stankey (PA)

Bob & Maureen Stanley ‘92

Mr. and Mrs. William

Stewart

Mr. & Mrs. Devin Stilson ‘69

Nanci & Paul Stockmann *

Carol Stone*

Joseph & Denise (Henry)

Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) *

Ms. Madeline Suarez ‘20

Mr. Joseph Suarez ‘18

Ms. Laura Sullivan ‘01

Matthew & Teresa Sullivan ‘91

Denise Sullivan ‘66

Mr. and Mrs. Richard

Sullivan ‘73

Mr. and Mrs. John Sutton ‘67

Mr. Russell Sweeting (P)

Mr. & Ms. Sam Tedawes (P)

Terry & Rich Tortora (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Trainor (P)

Mr. and Mrs. James Vaccarelli ‘73

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ‘71

Ms. Joan Van Dyke

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ‘72

Molly Vannucci ‘01

Katie Vannucci ‘00

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Vizza (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Barton Vos Winkel ‘75 (PA) *

Mr. Rick Wang ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Stefan J. Weber (P)

Mr. Colin White

Christopher & Laurie (McKenzie) White ‘81

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Whitmore (P)

Alexa & Patrick Wild (PA) *

Ellen Williams & Gil Consolini (PA)

Ms. Sharie Wilson

Mrs. Ann (Ehrhard) Windebank ‘67

Mr. Peter Wixted ‘76

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf (P)

Ms. Jessie Wong (P)

Ms Alyssa Wright ‘26

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wright (P)

Ms. Aubrey Wright ‘28

Karen & Ed Zanotti

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Zarcone ‘66

Mr. Carl Zbigniew

Kazmierczak & Mrs. Kathleen Kazmierczak (P)

Dear Mustang Family,

I am so thankful for all that Immaculate’s community achieves each year and it’s beyond a privilege to talk about it. Once again Immaculate achieved the highest rankings by Niche in Connecticut for Co-Ed Catholic Day Schools and retained a rating of A+.

These rankings are all encompassing and take a holistic approach to include many factors: academic programing, AP course offerings, outcomes, satisfaction, participation, safety, diversity and adherence to our mission. Plus they take into account the variety of athletic, artistic and social opportunities we offer at our school. There is much competition and where we rank year to year cannot be predicted but our goal is to remain at an A+! Amongst our local public schools, only Ridgefield has the coveted A+.

The recognition is the result of a total community effort. We are blessed with students who give their best effort every day. We have families that sacrifice so much to be here. Our committed staff puts in the extra time and effort that makes all the difference and as you can see in the pages of Traditions–where we have many generous donors who support our school and the Robert E. Gerwien Endowment. As we go to print, the endowment that started at zero just three years ago is now over $700 thousand. We aim to exceed $1 million in 2026. IHS enrollment for 2025-26 will hit 400 for the first time in half a decade. That’s something to be proud of!

I am thrilled for where Immaculate stands today after over 60 years. Wendy Neil and her team are best in class. So to our school leadership, teachers, students, families and fellow Board members I remain full of gratitude and so privileged to be a part of Immaculate High School. Thank you.

Warmest regards,

Joseph T. Draper ‘82 Board Chairperson

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 2024-25 school year.

2024-2025 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

Sal Chieffalo ‘81, P’24

Dennis Fulling ‘83

Anthony Giobbi

Jeff Hoyt P’23, ‘25

Robert O’Neil

Lindsay Previdi P’26

Monsignor Robert E. Weiss

Jessie Wong P ‘26

Emeritus Members:

David J. Cappiello ‘86, P’23, ’25

Lisa Lanni

Stephen Piccolo, Jr.

Anthony Rizzo, Jr. P’07, ‘08, ‘13

Ex-Officio Members:

Stacie Stueber

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 2024-2025 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, 2024June 30, 2025.

CONTRIBUTIONS

IMMACULATE

GERWIEN ENDOWMENT & SCHOLARSHIPS HELD IN FUND

GOLF

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE PAYMENTS

ALUMNI

IHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PARENTS

PARENTS OF ALUMNI

MATCHING GIFTS

FACULTY & STAFF

FRIENDS

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+)

Diocese of Bridgeport

Mr. George F. Landegger

LEGACY SOCIETY

($75,000 - $99,999)

Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67

LEADERS OF THE MISSION

($50,000 - $74,999)

David R. Couch Education Fund

GUARDIANS OF THE MISSION

($25,000 - $49,999)

Anonymous

Collin George Whitmore Foundation, Inc.

Joseph T. Draper ‘82

The Hoyt Family (P, PA)

Bill & Becky (Gage)

Johnston ’85 (P, PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Whitmore (P)

PARTNERS OF THE MISSION

($15,000 - $24,999)

Mr. and Mrs. Michael

Anstett

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Roman Catholic Church

OUR LADY’S CIRCLE

($10,000 - $14,999)

Anonymous

Mr. John Capilli (PA)

Dennis Fulling ‘83

Mr. Liben Hailu & Mrs.

A.G. Wessen (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hatcher (P, PA) *

Mrs. Carol Henry (PA, GP)

Rob O’Neill ‘91

Saint Rose of Lima Church

Mr. Dean W. Smith Westchester Modular Homes, Inc.

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

($5,000 - $9,999)

Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Anandappa (P)

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baker ‘86

Michael & Debbie Basile (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P, PA)/ Capitol Hill Group

Mr. Salvatore Chieffalo, Jr. ‘81

Mr. and Mrs. Paul ‘74 and Kim Coleman

Estate of Theodore and Jean Cooke (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Critelli ‘00

Critelli’s Auto Body

Brian & Kathleen (Mason) Fitzgerald ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)*

Mr. Chris Hogan ‘90

*Faculty/staff/coach (P) Parent (PA) Parent Alumni (GP) Grandparent True Blue Society members are bolded in blue.

Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal (PA)

Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney‘72 & ‘70

Michelle Ann Kayal

Memorial Scholarship

Scott & Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ‘81 (PA)

Mr. Robert Murphy

The Bellone Family (PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) *

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Previdi III ‘88 (P)

Ms. Kate Rossi

Mr. Ralph Scozzafava ‘76 Scozzafava Family Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Spahn (P)

The Colonel Cares, Inc.

The Dr. Joseph B. & Lillian Stiefel Foundation

Dr. David & Mrs. Elizabeth Weinshel

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wolf (P)

PRINCIPAL’S CIRCLE

($2,500 - $4,999)

Albert J Salame Estate

Anonymous

Anonymous Unknown Donor

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Baker ‘90

Mr. and Mrs. Michael DiCandido

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Doherty (P, PA) *

Carolan & Patrick Dwyer (P, PA)

Earthmovers, Inc

Estate of Mary Foley

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerics

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giobbi

Imperial Electronic Assembly, LLC

Mr. Edward Kilian III ‘99

Knights of Columbus McGivney Council #29

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Matte (P)

Mr. Michael J. Mazzucco (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Nelson

Mingachos ‘89 (PA)*

Mrs. Claudia Negru *

Newtown Savings Bank

NY-Conn Corporation

Old Timers Athletic

Association of Greater Danbury

Quality Gem

Saint Gregory the Great Church

Saint Gregory the Great School

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Shovak (PA)

Mrs. Stacie Stueber

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ‘72

Ms. Jessie Wong (P)

MUSTANG CIRCLE

($1,000 - $2,499)

Victor & Isabel (Vaz Corte-Real) Almeida ‘93 & ‘94 (P)

Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous

Apex International Education Partners

Ms. Andrea Baker ‘84

Mr. Ray Bielizna *

Mr. and Mrs. David Blansfield

Jorge & Paula (Boa) ‘98

Sousa (P)

Robert D. Botelho ‘73

Brescome Barton, Inc.

The Brew Family

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown

Buzaid Appliance

Kathleen & Chris Casey

Mr. and Mrs. Vigen Charbatian

Mr. James Coffey ‘83

Collins Hannafin, P.C.

Ms. Deborah Ann Conlan ‘72

Mr. Christopher Cosio ‘97

CSA Engineering Services, LLC

CT United FC

Mr. & Mrs. Bernardo

Curra (PA)*

Silent Watchman

Security ServicesVincent & Denise

Dascano (PA)

Mr. Gerald Densk ‘87

Mr. Raymond Depelteau ‘69

Fred & Lisa DiMaria (P, PA)

Peter & Nancy (Milot)

Duhamel ‘66 (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Michael

Frank ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. Harold

Gantert ‘74

Carol & John Goode (PA)

Patrick & Stacey Gribbin ‘90

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P, PA)

Ms. Meghan Hart ‘92

Joyce M. Hess ‘68 (PA)

Paul & Elizabeth (Durkin) Hommert ‘68

Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home

Kane Funeral Home

Ben & Maggie (Bierwirth) Kent ‘91 (PA)

Knights of Columbus Marquette Council # 245

Knights of Columbus

Rev. John D. Kennedy

Assembly # 99

Lecla Home

Improvements & Roofing inc.

Mr. Robert Leggett ‘83

Reverend Matthew Loman

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

James & Jane (Hannahan) Maher ‘81 & ‘83

Mary & Kevin Maloney

Mark McGetrick

Scholarship Fund

Ms. Hanora MartinLopez

Marygold’s on Main + Good Old Days Pizza Mediassociates

Tom & Maureen

Mertens *

Mike Riccio Sports LLC

Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell (P)

Mohegan Sun

Mr. Austin Monteiro ‘01

Mr. Mark Motyka ‘83

Movie Monster

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murray (P)

Mutti USA

Danielle and Timothy

Nash *

Clark & Katherine (McCartney) Neugold ‘05

New Fairfield Press, Inc.

Newtown MediSpa

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Nkabindf

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Connor (PA)

Michael & Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer ‘69

Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73

Mr. and Mrs. James Pickering

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pilla (P, PA)

Jose & Catherine (Gerwien) Pinto ‘76

Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio)

Price ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rebeiro (PA)

Richter Park Golf Course

Ridgewood Country Club

Steve Ronan ‘01

Sam & Jennifer

Rosenblum (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J.

Saadi, Esq. ‘88 (P)

Linda & David Sabel

Jeffrey & Dana (Henry) Saidman ‘87 (PA)

Saint Mary Parish of Ridgefield

Saint Mary School of Ridgefield

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Scheckner (P)

Silent Watchman Security Services

Silo Cooking School

Bob & Maureen Stanley ‘92

Joseph & Denise (Henry)

Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) * The Rizzo Companies, Inc.

Union Savings Bank

The Wang Family (P) Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation

Mrs. Janice Williams (GP)

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wright (P)

SILVER CLUB

($500 - $999)

Academic Edge Services

All Saints Catholic School Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous

Mr. Eric Araya ‘90

Kevin & Gail Archer (PA)

Ms. Marian Armstrong

Assad’s Food Service

Mr. & Mrs. Carl ‘71 & Lauren Bailey

Mr. & Mrs. Scott

Banning ‘87

David & Colette

(Connolly) Bennett ‘70 & ‘74

Neil & Maureen (O’Connor) Bonanno ‘83

Ms. Becca Brenner

Malafront

Mr. Daniel Bucko ‘74

Kevin & Lori (Dennehy) Burns ‘76

Mr. Joseph Canestrari Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Caraluzzi (PA)

Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund

Centennial Golf Club

Chick-fil-A

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Chirayil (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Christe (PA)

Church of the Assumption Classic Equipment Services, Inc.

Ms. Suzanne Conlin

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Conte (PA)

Ms. Matilda Corte-Real *

Mr. Joseph Costello

Danbury Grassroots Academy

Jeannie Coleman Demko ‘88 (PA) *

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent DiGilio ‘00

Diversified Printing Solutions, Inc.

Dugout Dreams, LLC

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Durkin ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Elston ‘83

Doug Fachnie (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fahey (PA)

Ms. Alice Fleming

Martin & Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70 (PA)*

Ms. Mary Gaetti & Mr. Paul Garson

Mr. Joe Gallagher

Mr. & Mrs. James Gerwien

Mr. & Mrs. Bibek & Lisa Ghosh (PA) Golf Ranch

Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72

Mr. William Gregory ‘83

Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66

Gregory & Mary Ellen (Garavel) Hall ‘74 & ‘75

Hardscrabble Supply

Paul & Paulette

(Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hefferon ‘78

Andrea Henry ‘90

Mr. Paul Hiro ‘68

Mr. John Honeck ‘82

Mr. & Mrs. John Hooker (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hossan ‘72

Mr. Michael R. Hufnagel ‘97

IHS Field Hockey Team

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik

Jr. (P, PA)

Jewelry Designs

Brendan ‘68 & Joyce Jugler (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kirkman (PA)

Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68

Mrs. Helen Lajoie (PA)

Ms. Lisa Lanni

Law Offices of David F. Bennett

Ms. Beth Anne LiVolsi ‘89

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy LiVolsi ‘80

Mrs. Caryl A. Lucchesi ‘72

Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) *

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McGoldrick (PA)

McGoldrick & McGoldrick CPAs, LLP

Drs. Gregory & Dorothy

McKenna (PA)

McKenna Orthodontics

Mr. & Mrs. Jack

McKenney ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley McKenney ‘80

McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Peter

McMahon (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Dana Moreau (P, PA)

Ms. Judith Nedell

Mr. Denis O’Hara ‘82

Robert & Patricia (Stankaitis) O’Neil ‘68

Sean & Kelley (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘82 (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. David Parks ‘99 (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas

Pattison (P)

Ms. Beatriz (Pina) Smith ‘83

Power Door Products, Inc.

Preferred Maintenance, Inc.

Joan Pryde ‘77

Mr. Joseph Putnam (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. William Rendo (PA)

Reynolds + Rowella Accounting and Consulting

Mr. Michael Riccio

Saint Joseph Church of Brookfield

Mr. Frank Salvatore, Jr. ‘84

Christopher C. Setaro ‘83

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Smith (P)

Total Wine & More Tower Realty Corp. Ultimate Limousine Service LLC

Van Houten & Company, LLC

Mr. & Mrs. William Ward ‘74 (PA) WCSU Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Amy Weschler Youth Volunteer Corps

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

BLUE CLUB

($250 - $499)

A Place For You A.M. Rizzo Electric

Arnold & Claire (Mahoney) Anderson ‘75 (PA) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous

Erik & Ruth Apotheker

Mr. David Arconti

Dr. & Mrs. Edward Beja (P)

Mr. Robert Benedetto*

Barry & Doreen (Dunn) Blain ‘79

Donors

Mrs. Joann Braun & Mr. John Ellis (P)

Mr. Gerald Braun

Mr. & Mrs. James Bremner (P, PA)

Brookfield Lions

Charities, Inc.

Brunjes Family

Charitable Trust

Ms. Marjorie Buford

Brian Burnell ‘75

Capitol Hill Group

Mr. Gregory Carrafiello ‘83

Eugene Casagrande ‘75

Chipotle Mexican Grill

James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘90 & ‘89

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cirone (PA)

CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs

Mr. Michael Clarke ‘74

Mr. Brian Cleary ‘74

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coelho (P, PA)

Mr. Joseph Coleman (PA, GP)

Danbury Sports Dome

Ms. Allison Danial ‘27

Mr. & Mrs. Imad Danial (P)

Mr. & Mrs. William DeFeo (GP)

Mr. Zachary Demko ‘19

Mr. & Mrs. John Drohan ‘86

Father Michael Dunn ‘82

Elmer’s Diner Inc.

Ms. Nebal Fahed

Jim & Christine Fahey (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Justin Felton

Father Christopher Ford

Ms. Kathleen (Frainier) Fredrickson ‘81

Jerry & Sharon Garavel ‘79

Mr. and Mrs. William Garvey *

Mr. Michael Gianfranceschi ‘72

Mr. Robert Godfrey ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Grana ‘74

Mrs. Christy (Green) Hickey ‘89

Mrs. Dorothy (Kieras) Grob ‘67

Mr. & Mrs. Sean Groves (P)

Mr. Daniel Hall ‘82

Mr. Mark Hanley ‘75

Mr. Brian Hart ‘71

Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Heard

Heritage Hotel

Mrs. Peggy (Shea) Hewett ‘74

Hollandia Nurseries, LLC

Hotel Zero Degrees

Immaculate Parents Assoc.

Major & Mrs. Robert Jedzinak ‘66

Mr. Jeffrey Jowdy ‘86

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Karol (P)

Ms. Marta Keane ‘72

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kenney

K-Man Glass Corp.

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krystopa

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel LeBlanc (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. John Leonard (PA)

Ms. Rosemary (Dursi) Lilley ‘71

Mr. Darren Lindemann &

Mrs. Tricia Cauwels

Mr. Mark Linkowski ‘91

Mr. James Lipscomb ‘93

Ms. Kathleen LiVolsi ‘82

Ms. Eva Lucchesi ‘26

Market Place Kitchen & Bar - Danbury

Ms. Kristine Martin (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Martino (PA)

Dr. Chris & Lori Mascetta (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McCabe (P)

Ms. Pamela McGovern (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Shawn McLoughlin (P, PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McMahon (PA)

Mr. Mason McSwiggan ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mead

Ms. Maura Melody (PA)

Mr. Ryan Miller ‘28

Mr. Jack Miller ‘26

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Mitchell

(P, PA)

Mono-Crete Step & Vault, LLC

Mrs. Robin Moravsky *

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FROM MUSTANG TO MEDALIST: SPENCER BROWN’S WORLD STAGE WIN

Spencer Brown ‘19 was a star on Immaculate’s Track Team – and now he’s making a name for himself on the international stage!

The Croatian hurdler took home the gold in the Croatian National Championships in 60m hurdles with a time of 7.81 seconds this past February in Zagreb.

Brown was a multiple record holder during his time at Immaculate, before heading off to Mount St. Mary’s University, where he earned two Northeast Conference All-Rookie Team honors. He then took his talent to Tennessee and Ole Miss where he was a hurdler and long jumper.

He is now a graduate student at the University of Minnesota competing for its track and field team.

“Immaculate helped shape me into the person and the athlete that I am today. It was a critical stepping stone in my personal athletic journey, providing structure and guidance at a formative time,” Spencer said. “I was able to venture out and explore my passions, while keeping Christ at the forefront.”

What’s next? He’s setting his sights on the LA Olympics in 2028. Stay tuned!

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INCOMING MUSTANG DELIVERS SIGHT FOR SORE EYES!

Incoming freshman Christopher Blackman ‘29 started making a difference at Immaculate before he even arrived!

The St. Mary School Ridgefield student launched Second Sight, a donation drive to collect gently used eyeglass frames for people in need, as his Capstone Project in eighth grade. “I’ve worn glasses since I was six, and I’ve learned that the frames—not the lenses—are often the most expensive part,” said Blackman. “Fortunately, my parents can afford new glasses each year, but I know that’s not the case for everyone.”

Blackman created posters, organized a schoolwide donation effort and expanded the drive to Immaculate. He also built a website, www. secondsightorg.com, to raise awareness. In the end, he collected 168 frames and over 20 lenses, which he donated to the Lions Club of North Salem to support the Lions Vision Program, where eyeglasses are distributed to those in underserved communities.

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 2024-2025 school year.

Anstett Family

Dr. Dish shooting machine

Bellone Family Printing services

Becca Brenner Malafont

A bar for the set of the spring musical

Carl Chaleski Refreshments for sophomore retreat

Chick-fil-A

50 gift cards for Day of Giving incentives; 20 sandwiches for MASC concession

James Coffee Batting cage net

Halas Farms Graduation flowers

Claudia Negru Cisco switch

A Big Thanks to the Mustang All Sports Club!

The Mustang All Sport Club (MASC) was created as a separate group of the Immaculate High School Parents Association (IPA). Its mission is to provide a way for parents to focus on the needs of student-athletes–and they have accomplished a tremendous number of projects!

We want to congratulate retiring Mustang All Sports Club Board

Members Chris Spahn and Christine Cappiello for receiving the Diocese of Bridgeport’s St. Thomas Aquinas Award. This honor recognizes volunteerism, stewardship and a willingness to serve. We are grateful for their dedication. We also want to extend a huge thank you to the Miller Family who generously funded the renovation of Mustang Valley’s concession stand!

In the past, student-athletes and parents contributed time to raise funds for specific athletic projects such as a new scoreboard, field upgrades and new athletic storage shed by hosting events like a car wash, donut fundraiser, offering 50/50 tickets at games and selling food at home games.

Robert Taylor Photography Photography services and images

Carol Stone Volunteer thank you lunch items

Over the past few years, MASC added to that list of accomplishments in many ways:

• Providing replacement chairs for the Bobby Plumb Gymnasium

• Buying our eSports Team new gaming chairs and t-shirts for the State Championships

• Contributing to all team Senior Nights

• Replacing the floor of the Girls Locker Room

You can learn more about supporting MASC by going to the Athletics tab of our Immaculate website: www.immaculatehs.org

Veterans Day Assembly

The Veterans Day tribute is a beloved annual tradition at Immaculate, filled with music, speeches and patriotism. The school’s Inspire Choir sang as the military color guard presented the United States and military flags. Those in attendance included local distinguished veterans, students, faculty, staff, Immaculate alumnus and state Superior Court Judge Thomas J. Saadi and keynote speaker Retired Colonel Tom Mertens, a former Immaculate teacher. School leaders recognized each local veteran at the assembly and presented them with a gift recognizing their service.

Immaculate presented a check for $2,160 to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs. The money was raised by IHS community members who purchased flags with yellow ribbons to recognize a special veteran by name on Immaculate’s Veterans Hill of Honor.

VETERANS DAY HILL OF HONOR DONORS

Del Albano

Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76

Francis Quintano Anonymous

William Mahoney

Arnold & Claire (Mahoney) Anderson ‘75 (PA)

John J. Austin, Carmine Michael Mango

Maureen Mango Austin ‘88 & John Austin

Carl Bailey, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Carl ‘71 & Lauren Bailey

Gino L. Baldaserini

Ms. Nancy Baldaserini ‘71

Albert J. Baldelli

Ms. Ellamae Baldelli ‘67

Thomas McManus, Robert Blair, Sr. Bob & Cathy Blair (P, PA)

Salvatore Chieffalo, Sr., Walter Ruckel

Mr. Salvatore Chieffalo, Jr. ‘81

James. W. Thomas ‘08, Zachary S. Long ‘04, Alexandra Collier, Daniel T. Collier

Ms. Joanne Despain (PA)

Ernest DiNatale, Joseph DiNatale

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

Louis DiVestea

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiVestea (PA)

Michael Popowski

Carolan & Patrick Dwyer (P, PA)

Harold Lennox Fachnie, Alfred Russell Fachnie

Doug Fachnie (PA)

Leonard Fitzgerald, Francis Mason, Brian Fitzgerald

Brian & Kathleen (Mason) Fitzgerald ‘66

Guido R. Gianfranceschi

Mr. Michael Gianfranceschi ‘72

Vincent Murray

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gibowicz (P, PA)

Deacon Robert E. Morris

Ms. Kara (Gillespie) Morris ‘92

Douglas J. Godfrey, Bob Godfrey

Mr. Robert Godfrey ‘66

Robert W. Gramling

Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72

Norman Raeburn

Ms. Norma Griffing

Robert J. Gulya, William A. Gulya, William

G. Gulya

Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66

Joseph Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gunzy ‘85 (PA)

Charles L. Levesque, Willis E. Hart

Paul & Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA)

Chuck Hatcher, Charles Lucas, Duke Lucas, Jeff Haegler, John Coole

Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)*

Charles W. Hatcher

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hatcher (P, PA) *

Joseph Ucciardo, Thomas Hickey

Ms. Doreen Hickey

Thomas B. Prunty ‘90

Mr. Chris Hogan ‘90

Arthur L. Horan, Jr. Gregory Horan ‘72

Colonel Mark D. Mariska, US Army

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P, PA)

Veterans

Ms. Robin (Butler) Koehler ‘73

Edward W. Kowalski

Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68

Gerald J. Monaghan

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) *

Carmine Scampoli, Andrew Scampoli, Tom Stallings, Thomas Lynch, Dennis

Maloney, Art Ranta

Mary & Kevin Maloney

Frederick Jones

Ms. Kristine Martin (P)

Armindo Rebeiro

Travis & Stephanie (Rebeiro) Mastrogiannis ‘05

Brendan E. McGrath ‘13, Colonel John E. Groves, John J. McGrath

Kieran & Deborah McGrath (PA)

John Crisalli, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell (P)

Robert C. Leonard

Mrs. Robin Moravsky *

Thomas F. Draper

Kathleen (Draper) & Steven Mount ‘71

Arthur A. Mulligan, Arthur G. Mulligan, Michael Mulligan, Peter Mulligan, Katie Mulligan

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mulligan ‘76

Ralph B. Savarese, Robert E. Murray

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murray (P)

Joseph Carmen, William Anderson

The Bellone Family (P, PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) *

Francis C. Palmer, Norman F. Buzaid, Joseph P. Watterson, Richard Schaffer

Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Palmer (P)

Anthony Kowelski

Henry & Debbie (Kowelski) ‘71 Pietras (PA) *

Joseph Anthony Pluto

Mr. Victor Pluto ‘73

Thomas Bernard Prunty ‘90

Ms. MaryBeth Prunty ‘78

Ross Martino

Tony & Patty Rizzo, Jr. (PA)

Sam Rosenblum, John Russell

Sam & Jennifer Rosenblum (PA)

SFC David Michael Prete

Kathy (Judge) Roventini ‘92

Col. Gerard Ryan (Ret)

Gerard & Maggie (Palumbo) Ryan ‘86 & ‘88

Anthony Sacowitz, Oscar “Assad” Taylor, Albert Taylor, Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Saadi, Esq. ‘88 (P)

Charles Favreau

Linda & David Sabel

Howard F. Schmiedel

Ms. Patricia Schmiedel ‘84

Howard F. Schmiedel, Jr. US Navy, Robert J. Simpson US Navy

Robert & Anne (Simpson) Schmiedel ‘71

Tony Simone

Mr. Anthony Simone ‘01

William J Smith, Sr. USAF, William J. Smith, Jr. USMC

Mr. William Smith ‘66

Nello J. Palma

Mr. Christopher Sousa ‘11

Kenneth E. Stilson, Sr. US Army Air Corps, Marion A. Stilson US WAC, Kenneth Stilson, Jr. ‘65 USMC, Bruce Leroux ‘69 US Navy

Mr. & Mrs. Devin Stilson ‘69

Walter F. Thayer U.S. Navy Anonymous

Staff Sargent John J. Vaghi US Army

Sister Paula Christine Vaghi ‘66

Daniel J. Wixted ‘76

Mrs. Margaret Wixted Auger ‘70

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.

Kevin & Lori (Dennehy) Burns ‘76

ACT of Connecticut

Adam Broderick Salon & Spa

Ms. Laurie Albano ‘76

Victor & Isabel (Vaz CorteReal) Almeida ‘93 & ‘94 (P)

William & Elayne Anderson (PA)

Arnold & Claire (Mahoney) Anderson ‘75 (PA) Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous

Mr. David Arconti

Mr. & Mrs. Carl ‘71 & Lauren Bailey

Ms. Andrea Baker ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Baker ‘90

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baker ‘86

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Banning ‘87

Mr. Donald Barton ‘68

Michael & Debbie Basile (PA)

BD Provisions

Mrs. Priscilla Behling (PA)

The Bellone Family (PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) *

Ms. Allie Bellone ‘22

Ms. Chloe Bellone ‘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

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Bouffard ‘93

Mrs. Rosemary Bouffard (PA)

Barbara Dominakus Braatz ‘89

Mr. & Mrs. James Bremner (P, PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown (GPA)

Thomas & Sheelah Brown

Daniel & Patricia Buckley (PA) *

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Buono ‘87

Mr. John Capilli (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P, PA)/Capitol Hill Group

Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Caruso (P)

Mike Casey ‘77

Ms. Jenny Casey *

Kathleen & Chris Casey Kyle Cerminara ‘05 Chick-fil-A

Mr. Salvatore Chieffalo, Jr. ‘81

James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘90 & ‘89

Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cirone (PA) CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs Classic Equipment Services, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coelho (P, PA)

Mr. Joseph Coleman (PA, GP)

Mr. Christopher Cosio ‘97

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Critelli ‘00

Mr. Paul Cumming ‘67

Mr. & Mrs. Bernardo Curra (PA)*

David R. Couch Education Fund

Mrs. Nancy (Sousa) Degree ‘92

Ms. Joanne DeMassa * Jeannie Coleman Demko ‘88 (PA) *

Ms. Jessica Dennison ‘19 Joleen Garofalo Dennison ‘86 (P, PA)

Mr. Gerald Densk ‘87

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph DiVestea (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Vincent DiGilio ‘00

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

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Doherty (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

Doug Fachnie (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Fahey ‘10

Jim & Christine Fahey (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fahey (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flanagan (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fleming (P, 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

Jose & Melisa (Farrell) Garcia ‘97 (P)

Ms. Mackenzy Garden ‘19

Ms. Joan Garofalo (PA, GP)

Mr. Colin Gehan ‘99

Mr. Robert Gerwien, Sr. (PA)*

Mr. & Mrs. Bibek & Lisa Ghosh (PA)

Mr. Michael Gianfranceschi ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Giobbi

Mr. Robert Godfrey ‘66

Carol & John Goode (PA) William & Kathleen (Flanagan) Grabert ‘72

Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72

Patrick & Stacey Gribbin ‘90

Mrs. Dorathea Gulya-Stasny ‘67

Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gunzy ‘85 (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P, PA)

Mr. Michael Hanlon

Ms. Meghan Hart ‘92

Paul & Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA)

Brian & Sharon Hatcher ‘12

Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)*

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hatcher (P, PA) *

Mr. William Hatcher ‘17

Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hefferon ‘78

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Henn (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 *

Mrs. Mary Ann Houser (PA)

Mr. Michael R. Hufnagel ‘97

Ms. Ann Jaehnig (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Frank Janik Jr. (P, PA)

Bill & Becky (Gage) Johnston ’85 (P, PA)

Brendan ‘68 & Joyce Jugler (PA)

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

K-Man Glass Corp.

Knights of Columbus

Marquette Council # 245

Samantha & Peter Kohler *

Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68

Mr. & Mrs. Roger Krystopa

John & Elizabeth (Botelho)

Kuzniewski ‘69

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. Mark Linkowski ‘91

Ms. Kathleen LiVolsi ‘82

Megan LiVolsi ‘97

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, PA) *

Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney - ‘72 & ‘70

Mary & Kevin Maloney

Market Place Kitchen & BarDanbury

Ms. Taylor Mascetta ‘19

Dr. Chris & Lori Mascetta (PA)

Mr. Michael J. Mazzucco (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McGoldrick (PA)

Kieran & Deborah McGrath (PA)

Drs. Gregory & Dorothy McKenna (PA)

McKenna Orthodontics McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Jack McKenney ‘84

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley McKenney ‘80

Mr. & Mrs. Shawn McLoughlin (P, PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin McMahon (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Terrence McNicholas ‘98

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mead

Ms. Maura Melody (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Brian Merritt (P, PA)

Tom & Maureen Mertens *

Mr. & Mrs. Nelson

Mingachos ‘89 (PA)*

Mr. & Mrs. David Mitchell (P)

Scott & Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ‘81 (PA)

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. Stephen F. Motta ‘75

Mr. John Mulvihill ‘70

George & Catherine (Richardson) Murdock ‘69

Daniel & Cathy Murphy ‘66 (PA, GP)

Ms. Honora Murphy ‘76

Mr. Robert Murphy

Paul & Elizabeth Naves (PA)

Mrs. Claudia Negru *

Robert & Dorothy Neil

Clark & Katherine (McCartney) Neugold ‘05

Newtown Savings Bank

NY-Conn Corporation

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Connor (PA)

Lucia & Steve O’Hara (PA)

Rob O’Neill ‘91

Sean & Kelley (Stabell)

O’Rourke ‘82 (PA)

Mrs. Linda Orlando Ottavio ‘69

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Fahey (PA)

Chris & Donna (Begg)

Palmer ‘68 & ‘67

Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73

Michael & Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer ‘69

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ‘74 & Family

Mr. John Parille

Mr. & Mrs. Elio Petta (P, PA) *

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Steven Pilla (P, PA)

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

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rebeiro (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Reelick (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. William Rendo (PA)

Arthur & Arlene Rice (PA, GP)

Mr. Barry Rickert ‘71

Ridgewood Country Club

Tony & Patty Rizzo, Jr. (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 (PA)

Saint Edward the Confessor

Holy Trinity Parish

Saint Joseph Church of

BUSINESS SUPPORTERS

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

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 - Vincent & Denise

Dascano (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Sniffin

Ms. Anne Soltes (PA)

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

Denise Sullivan ‘66

Mr. Russell Sweeting (P)

Robert & Helen (Carr)

Tallaksen ‘85 (P, PA)

Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tarsi ‘68

The Dr. Joseph B. & Lillian

Stiefel Foundation

The Rizzo Companies, Inc.

Mr. Michael Timan ‘71

Terry & Rich Tortora (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)

The Wang Family (P)

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Weiner (PA)

Dr. David & Mrs. Elizabeth Weinshel

Alice Motta Wells ‘72

Westchester Modular Homes, Inc.

Christopher & Laurie (McKenzie) White ‘81

Mrs. Janice Williams (GP)

Ellen Williams & Gil

Consolini (PA)

Margaret (Reese)

Williamson ‘71

Mr. Michael Wilson & Mrs.

Sally Alvarez (PA)

Mr. Peter Wixted ‘76

Mr. Joseph Zielinski (PA)

Dr. & Mrs. Keith Zuccala (P, PA)

Thank you to the following businesses which supported Immaculate during the 2024-2025 school year.

A.M. Rizzo Electric

Adam Broderick Salon & Spa

Archer Engineering, Mr.

Kevin Archer

Assad’s Food Service

BD Provisions

Bethel Pizza House

Bill Flood Golf @

Newtown Golf LAB

Boylan Chiropractic LLC

Buzaid Appliance

Byrd’s Books

Capitol Hill Group

Caraluzzi’s Markets Fund

Chick-fil-A

CironeFriedberg, LLP, CPAs

Classic Equipment Services, Inc.

Collins Hannafin, P.C.

CT United FC

Diversified Printing Solutions, Inc.

Dugout Dreams, LLC

E. E. Lawlor.com LLC

Earthmovers, Inc

Elmer’s Diner Inc.

Halas Farm Market

Hollandia Nurseries, LLC

MATCHING GIFTS DONORS

Imperial Electronic Assembly, LLC

Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home

Kane Funeral Home

K-Man Glass Corp.

Law Offices of David F. Bennett

Market Place Kitchen & Bar - Danbury

McGoldrick & McGoldrick CPAs, LLP

McKenna Orthodontics

McKenney Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

Mediassociates

Michael J. Mazzucco, P.C.

Mike Riccio Sports LLC

Mono-Crete Step & Vault, LLC

New Fairfield Press, Inc.

Newtown Savings Bank

Nicky’s Haircutters

NY-Conn Corporation

Preferred Maintenance, Inc.

Reverie Brewing Company

Richter Park Golf Course

Ridgewood Country Club

Robert Taylor Photography

Immaculate is grateful for the following donors for securing matching gifts from their employers.

Silent Watchman Security Services

Stew Leonard’s

The Cake Boutique by Lauren

The Innovative CPA Group LLC

The Rizzo Companies, Inc.

Tower Realty Corp.

Traveling Chic Boutique

Union Savings Bank

Van Houten & Company, LLC

Westchester Modular Homes, Inc.

CLASS NOTES 60’s

60’s

Class of ‘66: The Class of 1966 rang in the New Year and celebrated their long-standing friendships with a gathering at the home of Denise Sullivan and John Butkowsky on January 12, 2025. Pictured around the table are Denise Sullivan, Sue (Kalil) Reaves, John Butkowsky, Tom Peterson and Doris (Fontaine) Peterson, all Immaculate High School Class of ‘66. They were joined by friends from Danbury High School and all enjoyed a wonderful day of camaraderie and cherished memories.

Ralph McIntosh ‘68: Congratulations to Ralph McIntosh ‘68 on receiving the 2024 Cecil J. Previdi Award in December 2024. The award honors the late Cecil J Previdi, the former President of Danbury Printing & Litho later known as Banta. Individuals nominated for this award are limited to those entrepreneurs from the Greater Danbury Business Community who embody the spirit of Cecil J. Previdi, and who have demonstrated a progressive business attitude, leadership abilities, vision and who have contributed to the growth of a local business.

Devin Stilson ‘69 continues to make us proud as he was recently inducted into the esteemed Danbury Old Timers Hall of Fame Class of 2024!

Class of ‘81: Members of the Class of 1981 keeps their Mustang spirit strong with their annual tradition of a holiday get together at Chuck’s Steakhouse!

Class of ‘70: Keeping the holiday spirit alive, the Class of 1970 holds an annual virtual Christmas party. This beloved tradition allows classmates to get together virtually, celebrating the season and their enduring friendships.

Gary Simone ‘72 was inducted into the Danbury Old Timers Hall of Fame Class of 2024 this past September. Adding to his honors, the batting cages at Rogers Park were named after him in April.

Andrea Dolan ‘84 has been appointed to the Department of Psychiatry at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In her role as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, she provides mental health support to patients and their families affected by cancer, and also serves as a tobacco treatment specialist in their tobacco treatment program. Additionally, Andrea continues to manage her private psychiatry practice, Focus Forward Behavioral Health PLLC (focusforwardllc.com) offering medication management and psychotherapy to residents of all ages across Connecticut and New York.

Val Anderson ‘88 has retired from Danbury Public Schools after 31 years of dedicated service teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. A testament to her impact, she was named Broadview’s Teacher of the Year for 2025! In her retirement, Val plans to focus on her boutique, Onyx Threads (onyxthreads.com), working alongside her business partner and parent of an alum, Sandra Do Nascimento. She’ll also be splitting her time between home and Bonaire, where she enjoys scuba diving.

During the recent Connecticut high school football season, three Immaculate alumni reunited on the field! Paul Blaszka ’87, Matt Fagan ’91 and Jon DeJoseph ’98 officiated together as referees during the CIAC Class SS championship on December 13, 2024, at UConn’s Rentschler Field.

00’s

Nicole (Solczak) Fleck ’01 is thriving in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where she lives with her two amazing kids, Zach (13) and Peyton (8). After graduating from Baylor University in 2005, Nicole now works as a Risk Intelligence Specialist within a trusted payment division of the London Stock Exchange Group. In her own words, she “fights various types of fraud by keeping consumers and businesses at the forefront of technology” all while balancing her “chauffeur responsibilities to baseball, band and gymnastics meets!”

Ashley Plumb ‘06 graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology in Summer 2025. Her research focused on positive behavior supports and training teachers to implement behavior support strategies that consider classwide behavior function. She will begin a position as Assistant Clinical Professor in Special Education at the University of South Carolina in Fall 2025.

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

10’s

Ralph A. DeLuca IV, Esq. ‘14 has been promoted to Felony Prosecutor in the District Attorney’s Office for Orange County, NY.

Anastasia T. DeLuca ‘16 has been promoted to HR Senior Business Partner with Amazon.

Arianna Shovak ‘18: Since graduating from Franciscan University of Steubenville, Arianna Shovak has been traveling the country with the NED Assemblies, acting in one man shows involving yo-yo and magic tricks. The purpose of the shows are to encourage elementary school students to never give up, encourage others and do their best in school and in life. Her travels are also taking her to the UK for a month to perform for the children there as well.

Morganne Cartee ‘19: Earlier this year, after working in Big 4 accounting and earning her CPA, Morganne teamed up with two friends to co-found Pez Logistics in New York City. She and her friends wanted to take everything they had learned about reliability and transparency and apply it to a new challenge! Morganne reports that it’s incredibly rewarding to see businesses trust her company to keep their operations running smoothly.

Taylor Mascetta ‘19 began a new position as a Media and Broadcast Associate at the Armory Track & Field Center, where she interviews athletes, creates race-day content, coaches and continues her announcing duties.

Victoria McFarlin ‘19 graduated in May with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Springfield College. She will be starting her career as an outpatient orthopedic/pelvic health physical therapist this year. She would like to give her thanks to her family and friends and all those who have supported her throughout the years.

Abby Calame ‘21 graduated from Fairfield University this spring, with a BS in Finance and Marketing. Abby has taken a Finance Position at Bose in Massachusetts!

Alyssa Campo ‘21 is well on her way to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy! Having graduated from undergrad last year, she has now completed her D1 year at Quinnipiac University and is expected to receive her DPT in May 2027.

Sean Guiry ‘20 completed his master’s degree in Computer Science at Northeastern University and is joining PayPal as a Software Engineer II.

Allie Demko ‘21 graduated summa cum laude from Assumption University this past May, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and English. She is continuing her studies, working towards her master’s degree in special education, which she is set to complete in May 2026. Allie is thrilled to begin her career in education as a paraprofessional in the Westborough, MA school system for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

Jason Dennison ‘21 graduated magna cum laude from University of New Hampshire and entered the police academy. Upon completion of the academy, Jason will proudly join the force as a Newtown police officer.

Ailene Doherty ‘21 graduated from Cornell University this year with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Engineering and a minor in Business for Engineers. She is excited to report that she has accepted a role at Syngenta in Woodland, California as a production and supply development associate, focusing on vegetable seeds.

Caitlin Fanella ‘21 graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fairfield University with a Bachelor of Science earning a Bellarmine Medal (awarded to students in the graduating class with the highest GPA). She majored in Biology with a minor in Management. She will be attending the UConn School of Dental Medicine in August working towards her DMD.

Abby Giansiracusa ‘21 graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and received the 2025 URI Music Educator Excellence Award. She is thrilled that she will be working at St. Gregory the Great School in Danbury as their full-time music teacher for the 2025-2026 school year! She will also be an assistant coach with the Immaculate Field Hockey team in the fall!

Logan McAloon ‘21 recently participated in the Fairfield StarUpShowcase for the second consecutive year, successfully pitching Creditcare. This digital microfinance business, based in Zambia, aims to deliver financial services to underserved individuals and small businesses. The team secured $5,000 in seed funding to expand financial access across Zambia. Last year, Logan also earned $2,500 in seed funding for Financially, an app designed to equip young adults with the knowledge and tools to confidently manage their finances.

Christopher Mezzetta ‘21 is excited to share that he started a garage door repair and install business specializing in residential and commercial properties from the ground up. He has been in business for two years now and is looking forward to growing and expanding across the area. His company currently operates in Fairfield County, Putnam County, Litchfield County, New Haven County and Westchester County.

Alexandra Terzis ‘21 graduated from Dickinson College with a degree in Law and Policy. She has since started a full-time position at Synchrony Financial in their inside sales department as a practice development specialist!

JT Gunzy ‘22, an Immaculate baseball alum, is still making plays in Danbury proudly playing for the

Christe ‘13 - married Scott Dobbins in May at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in West Hartford. Photos capture the happy couple and a wonderful Immaculate family featuring Maggie with her four brothers and fellow IHS alumni: Ian ‘08, DJ ‘10, Julian ‘07 and Matthew ‘19.

Kerins ‘13 got engaged to Ashley

on April

for

Maggie

Lauren Brugnatelli ‘15 married Sean Fitzpatrick on June 14, 2025.

Phillip Kallberg ‘15 got engaged to Lynnsey Rebner and an April 2026 wedding is planned.

Mary Cate Kallberg ‘18 is engaged to Christian Hakim. A November wedding is planned at St. Mary’s Church in Bethel.

Connor McNerney ‘18 - proposed to Emily Wogelius on June 6 at St. Ann’s Church in Kennebunkport, Maine. A Fall 2027 wedding is planned.

Brian Kerins ’17 and Sara Girouard were married in March at St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown.

Ricky

Engelhard

5! Their wedding is planned

May 2026 on Long Island.

Cara Capilli ‘14 and Tye Mill were married on June 27, 2025 in Old Saybrook, CT!

Danbury Westerners!

OH BABY!

Montana (Beutler)

Alexander ’09: and her husband welcomed their third child, a beautiful daughter named Tennessee, who is featured here and with her older brothers.

Brian Hatcher ‘12 and his wife, Sharon welcomed daughter, Caroline Elisabeth Hatcher on June 8, 2025.

Johnny Kerins ‘12 and his wife, Clare celebrated the arrival of their baby boy, Rory David, this May.

Kathryn (Kerins) Rathore’15 and husband, Jay Rathore, welcomed their son, Leo Prajay Rathore in November.

Taylor Basile ‘15 and Nicholas Hatcher ‘15 welcomed their daughter Elliott Christine Hatcher on July 27, 2025.

Cheers to the Class of 1974: A Golden Reunion!

The Class of 1974 celebrated its 50th reunion in the fall, a truly golden milestone that included its members’ induction as Golden Mustangs! The weekend was a wonderful time for reconnecting and making new memories, featuring a welcome reception, Mass, brunch, a school tour and a memorable reunion celebration. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and to the dedicated reunion committee for organizing such a wonderful event.

We are truly grateful to the Class of 1974 for their incredible thoughtfulness and generosity! The class raised over $5,000 to support the Joe Canestrari Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors their classmate and friend, Joe Canestrari ‘74, and recognizes a deserving student who embodies academic excellence, extracurricular involvement and positive school spirit. To further amplify this impact, the Colonel Cares Foundation, another organization established in Joe’s memory, generously matched the Class of 1974’s donation, bringing the total reunion class gift to over $10,000.

During the reunion Mass and brunch, the first recipient of the Joe Canestrari Memorial Scholarship, Jordan Kenney ’27, was proudly recognized. Jordan’s name was unveiled on a commemorative plaque,

and amidst cheers, he spoke movingly to thank the Class of 1974 for their contributions to the scholarship. He shared his hope of one day celebrating his own 50th reunion, and sharing memories with his friends, just as the Class of ‘74 did. He also expressed his aspiration to be a good friend to others, just as Joe Canestrari ‘74 was to his classmates.

Thank you to the Class of 1974 for your incredible support of future Immaculate Mustangs. Cheers to 50 years!

ROBERT E. GERWIEN, SR. SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

The Robert E. Gerwien, Sr. Scholarship Endowment was established to provide scholarship support to enable students to access a Catholic high school education at Immaculate High School. The endowment was named for beloved principal, teacher and coach Robbert Gerwien who served Immaculate for over 30 years

Endowment Donors

Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius

Anandappa (P)

Anonymous

Donald & Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ‘69 *

The Bellone Family (PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) *

David & Colette (Connolly) Bennett ‘70 & ‘74

Neil & Maureen (O’Connor) Bonanno ‘83

Mrs. Rosemary Bouffard (PA)

Mrs. Joann Braun & Mr. John Ellis (P)

Robert & Ramona (Lariccia) Brunetti ‘69 & ‘70

David & Lori (LeFebvre) Burke ‘83

Chris & Lori (Ryan) Bushing ‘83

Mr. Gediminas Campe (PA)

Mr. John Capilli (PA)

Mr. & Mrs. David Cappiello ‘86 (P, PA)/Capitol Hill Group

Mr. Jude Cappiello ‘25

Mr. Gregory Carrafiello ‘83

Mr. Salvatore Chieffalo, Jr. ‘81

Ms. Olivia Chila ‘25 Chipman Mazzucco Emerson, LLC

Ms. Jacey Clay ‘25

Mr. James Coffey ‘83

Ms. Deborah Ann Conlan ‘72

Estate of Theodore and Jean Cooke (PA)

Mr. Raymond Depelteau ‘69

Ms. Susan (Sanna) DeRiso ‘83

Mr. Colin Dickinson ‘25

Ms. Isabella DiNatale ‘25

Mr. Charles Doran ‘25

Ms. Mary Dowling Marino ‘69

Joseph T. Draper ‘82

Ms. Deirdre Dwyer ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Elston ‘83

Mr. Gary Ferrari

Dennis Fulling ‘83

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerics

Mr. & Mrs. James Gerwien

Mr. William Gregory ‘83

Ms. Elizabeth Halas ‘71

Ms. Meghan Hart ‘92

Paul & Paulette (Levesque)

Hart ‘71 (PA)

Miss Victoria Hickey ‘66

Mr. Paul Hiro ‘68

Mrs. Mary Ann Houser (PA)

Bill & Becky (Gage) Johnston’85 (P, PA)

Brendan ‘68 & Joyce Jugler (PA)

Mr. Brendan Kelly ‘25

Siobhan Kieras ‘81

Ms. Claire Kortze ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco (PA)

Law Offices of David F. Bennett

Mr. Joseph LeFebvre ‘25

Mr. Robert Leggett ‘83

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (PA) *

Mr. Michael J. Mazzucco (PA)

Mr. Mason McSwiggan ‘25

Ms. Maura Melody (PA)

Ms. Nicole Merritt ‘25

Ms. Anna Mietelski ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Nelson

Mingachos ‘89 (PA)*

Ms. Elizabeth Mitchell ‘25

Mr. Mark Motyka ‘83

New England Graphics & Metals, LLC

Newtown Savings Bank

Ms. Claire O’Hanlon ‘25

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy O’Leary ‘83

Rob O’Neill ‘91

Mr. and Mrs. David Parks ‘99 (P)

Ms. Beatriz (Pina) Smith ‘83

Jose & Catherine (Gerwien) Pinto ‘76

Msgr. Thomas Powers ‘83

Mrs. Jo-Anne (Tomanio)

Price ‘66

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rebeiro (PA)

Ms. Clara Rodrigues ‘25

Saint Mary Church of Bethel

Saint Rose of Lima Church

John & Annette

Schmuecker ‘66 (PA)

Mrs. Kathleen (Rowe) Shaw ‘83

Mr. Wayne Shepperd

Ms. Margaret Spahn ‘25

Mrs. Stacie Stueber

Joseph & Denise (Henry)

Suarez ‘87 (P, PA) *

Mrs. Judith Suchy

Mr. & Ms. Sam Tedawes (P)

Mr. Martin P. Tuite ‘84

Mr. Rick Wang ‘25

Westchester Modular

Homes, Inc.

Mrs. Janice Williams (GP)

Donors to Scholarships held within the Gerwien Endowment

Benjamin Bisbano Scholarship

Joe Canestrari Memorial Scholarship Anonymous

Ms. Diane (Caraluzzi) Baumer ‘74

Ms. Charlene (Carr) Braden ‘74

Mr. Daniel Bucko ‘74

Ms. Noreen (Stavola) Burger ‘74

Mr. James Byers III ‘74 & Ms. Stephanie Chuipek

Mr. Joseph Canestrari Jr.

Ms. Julia Canestrari

Mr. Joseph Canestrari III

Eugene Casagrande ‘75

Ms. Elizabeth Cavagna ‘74

Ms. Vanessa (George) Chakrallah ‘69

Marlon Nehls & Ms. Gloria Ciccarone-Nehls ‘74

Mr. Michael Clarke ‘74

Mr. Brian Cleary ‘74

Ms. Mary (Taylor) Cochran ‘74

Mrs. Karen (Gerwiner) Dech ‘74

Joseph T. Draper ‘82

Mr. & Mrs. Harold Gantert ‘74

Gregory & Mary Ellen (Garavel) Hall ‘74 & ‘75

Ms. Anita (Wixted) Hampl ‘74

Mr. Mark Hanley ‘75

Kathleen Healy Piccirillo ‘74

Mrs. Peggy (Shea) Hewett ‘74

Mr. Matthew Johnson

Ms. Laureen London ‘74

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Motta ‘75

Ms. Rita Mulvihill ‘74

Michael & Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer ‘69

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ‘74 & Family

Mr. Dennis Ramey

Mr. Christopher Sadowski ‘69

Tony Saviano ‘75

The Colonel Cares, Inc. Tower Realty Corp.

Mr. & Mrs. William Ward ‘74 (PA)

Edward & Mary Ellen (Gauhs) ‘74 Waterhouse

Liam Devine Scholarship

The Dr. Joseph B. & Lillian Stiefel Foundation Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation

The Rebecca DraperTownsend Moral Compass Scholarship Award

Robert E. Gerwien, Sr. Scholarship

Henry Family Scholarship

Mrs. Carol Henry (PA, GP)

The Immaculate Teacher’s Association Scholarship

Gregory and Patricia LiVolsi Scholarship

Ms. Beth Anne LiVolsi ‘89

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy LiVolsi ‘80

Robert Murphy Scholarship

Mr. Robert Murphy

Chris and Donna Palmer Scholarship

Chris & Donna (Begg) Palmer ‘68 & ‘67

Msgr. Robert E. Weiss Legacy Scholarship

Collin George Whitmore Scholarship

TUITION ASSISTANCE DONORS

The following donors gave gifts to provide tuition assistance for families in financial need. Thank you for your generosity and for making a big difference for students.

Anonymous

The Bellone Family (PA, ‘17, ‘19, ‘22) * Ms. Marjorie Buford

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Christe (PA) Knights of Columbus Marquette Council #245

Saint Rose of Lima Church Mr. Ralph Scozzafava ‘76 Scozzafava Family Foundation

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, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

1966

Total Class Gifts: $15,803.20

Percent Participation: 15%

Nancy (Milot) Duhamel

Brian Fitzgerald

Mary Kathleen (Mason)

Fitzgerald

Dominic Gillotti

Robert Godfrey

Mary Gulya

Vicky Hickey

Robert Jedzinak

John McAvoy

Cathy Murphy

Dan Murphy

Jo-Anne (Tomanio) Price

John Schmuecker

William Smith

Denise Sullivan

Thomas Sweeney

Kathleen (McKenna) Tauro

Paula Christine Vaghi

Gary Zarcone

1967

Total Class Gifts: $81,948.00

Percent Participation: 9%

Anonymous

Ellamae Baldelli

Paul Cumming

Dorothy (Kieras) Grob

Dorathea Gulya-Stasny

Donna (Begg) Palmer

Michael Sturges

John Sutton

Ann (Ehrhard) Windebank

1968

Total Class Gifts: $86,223.00

Percent Participation: 12%

Anonymous

Janice (Berlow) Callahan

Cathleen Kowalski

Christopher Palmer

Paul Hiro

Albert Hossan

Dean Tarsi

Joyce Hess

Michael Kearns

Brendan Jugler

Sandy (Define) Margoles

Donald Barton

Elizabeth (Durkin) Hommert

Patricia (Stankaitis) O’Neil

1969

Total Class Gifts: $7,023.80

Percent Participation: 11%

Maureen (Brew) Arsenault

Robert Brunetti

James Camarata

Vanessa (George) Chakrallah

Raymond Depelteau

Mary Dowling Marino

Sara (Hodge) Karakula

Elizabeth (Botelho)

Kuzniewski

Cathleen (Minck) Lynch

Catherine (Richardson)

Murdock

Linda Orlando Ottavio

F. Michael Palmer

Nancy (Buzaid) Palmer

Christopher Sadowski

Patricia Saviano

John Setaro

Deborah Shanley Benzaia

Devin Stilson

1970

Total Class Gifts:

$9.737.00

Percent Participation: 6%

Anonymous

Margaret Wixted Auger

Christine Baldelli

David Bennett

Ramona (Lariccia) Brunetti

Eileen Curran

Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello

Barbara (Pawlisak)

Mahoney

John Mulvihill

1971

Total Class Gifts:

$3,811.60

Percent Participation: 9%

Carl Bailey

Nancy Baldaserini

Elizabeth Halas

Paulette (Levesque) Hart

Brian Hart

Rosemary (Dursi) Lilley

Kathleen (Draper) Mount

Deborah (Kowelski) Pietras

James Purcell

Barry Rickert

Robert Schmiedel

Anne (Simpson) Schmiedel

Gail Terry Salvestrini

Michael Timan

Mark Vaghi

Margaret (Reese)

Williamson

1972

Total Class Gifts:

$18,955.78

Percent Participation: 16%

Maria (Tenreiro) Boa

James Brew

Deborah Ann Conlan

Edward Durkin

Michael Frank

Michael Gianfranceschi

Kathleen (Flanagan)

Grabert

William Grabert

Gary Gramling

Frances (Polakowski)

Holloway

Arthur (Greg) Horan

Robert Hossan

Marta Keane

Caryl Lucchesi

Robert Mahoney

Nancy (Scalzo) McNeill

Jeanne (Bennett) Merola

Justine (Fagan) Monken

Alice Motta Wells

David Murphy

Gary Simone

Robert Van Houten

1973

Total Class Gifts: $3,578.40

Percent Participation: 8%

Anonymous

Robert Botelho

Marilyn (Carlson) Kain

Robin (Butler) Koehler

Kevin Kolwicz

Ellen (Driscoll) Moy

Patricia (McGrath) Palmer

Victor Pluto

Richard Sullivan

James Vaccarelli

1974

Total Class Gifts: $13,007.00

Percent Participation: 22%

Anonymous

Diane (Caraluzzi) Baumer

Colette (Connolly) Bennett

Charlene (Carr) Braden

Daniel Bucko

Noreen (Stavola) Burger

James Byers

Elizabeth Cavagna

Gloria Ciccarone-Nehls

Michael Clarke

Brian Cleary

Mary (Taylor) Cochran

Paul Coleman

Karen (Gerwiner) Dech

Marcia Dursi

Harold Gantert

Joseph Grana

Gregory Hall

Anita (Wixted) Hampl

Kathleen Healy Piccirillo

Peggy Shea Hewett

Laureen (Borges) London

Loretta McGahran

Patricia (Tita) Menti

Rita Mulvihill

Stephen Palmer

John Streaman

Lynda (Tita) Streaman

William Ward

Diane (Schmidt) Wardenburg

MaryEllen (Gauhs)

Waterhouse

1975

Total Class Gifts: $2,950.80

Percent Participation: 11%

Claire (Mahoney) Anderson

Anonymous

Brian Burnell

Eugene Casagrande

Timothy Dennehy

Mary Ellen (Garavel) Hall

Mark Hanley

Henry Louis

Stephen Motta

Anthony Saviano

Elizabeth Spinella-Jones

Barton Vos Winkel

1976

Total Class Gifts: $11,228.20

Percent Participation: 9%

Laurie Albano

Anonymous

Lori (Dennehy) Burns

Cheryl Hyatt

Timothy Mulligan

Honora Murphy

John Nabozna

Anetra (Maroto) Nabozna

Richard Palmer

Cynthia (Barnick) Palmer

Catherine Gerwien Pinto

Ralph Scozzafava

Peter Wixted

1977

Total Class Gifts: $1,725.00

Percent Participation: 11%

Michael Casey

Ronald Costa

John Flanagan

Maureen (Elston) Kerins

Edward LaMere

Anthony Maher

Joseph Morrissey

Dennis Palmer

Joan Pryde

Alberta (Baldelli) Riccardi

Cecilia Spinella-Calabrese

Kathleen (Mahoney)

Wakeford

Dominic Zancan

1978

Total Class Gifts: $927.00

Percent Participation: 2%

Thomas Hefferon

Lisa (Briscoe_ Plumb

MaryBeth Prunty

1979

Total Class Gifts: $1,521.20

Percent Participation: 4%

Doreen (Dunn) Blain

Kathleen (Clarke) Buch

Gerald Garavel

David Lucchesi

Jennifer (Brockelman) Lynch

Martin Lynch

1980

Total Class Gifts: $1,378.20

Percent Participation: 6%

Cynthia Campbell McHugh

Margaret (Connors) Gillett

Timothy LiVolsi

Michael Lynch

Greg Mango

Stanley McKenney

Daniel Spinella

Margaret (Storm) Spinella

1981

Total Class Gifts:

$28,785.80

Percent Participation: 8%

Salvatore Chieffalo

Kathleen FrainierFredrickson

Dean Francis

Siobhan Kieras

Elizabeth (Dolce) Lynch

James Maher

Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell

Scott Mitchell

Christine Portelance

Kathleen Powers

Mary Elizabeth Salame

Marjorie Shannon

Laurie (McKenzie) White

Cathleen (Corey) Winter

1982

Total Class Gifts:

$48,192.40

Percent Participation: 9%

Jennifer (Parsons)

Abercrombie

Richard Abercrombie

Joseph Draper

Michael Dunn

Daniel Hall

James Hawk

John Honeck

Kathleen LiVolsi

Denis O’Hara

Kelly (Stabell) O’Rourke

Sean O’Rourke

Charles Puckhaber

Peter Ruppert

Peter Tragni

1983

Total Class Gifts:

$26,897.00

Percent Participation: 10%

Maureen (O’Connor) Bonanno

Lori (LeFebvre) Burke

Lori (Ryan) Bushing

Gregory Carrafiello

James Coffey

ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS continued

Susan (Sanna) DeRiso

Kevin Elston

Dennis Fulling

Francis Gallagher

William Gregory

Robert Leggett

Jane (Hannan) Maher

Mark Motyka

Timothy O’Leary

Beatriz Pina Smith

Thomas Powers

Christopher Setaro

Kathleen (Rowe) Shaw

1984

Total Class Gifts:

$3,698.20

Percent Participation: 3%

Andrea Baker

Debora (Tita) Clark

John McKenney

Frank Salvatore

Patricia Schmiedel

Martin Tuite

1985

Total Class Gifts:

$41,657.00

Percent Participation: 3%

Anonymous

Lynn (LaForte) Dudas

Jay Gunzy

Rebecca (Gage) Johnston

Helen (Carr) Tallaksen

1986

Total Class Gifts:

$21,993.40

Percent Participation: 5%

Raymond Baker

David Cappiello

Joleen (Garofalo) Dennison

John Drohan

Karen (Houser) Johnston

Jeffrey Jowdy

Gerard Ryan

1987

Total Class Gifts:

$6,325.00

Percent Participation: 5%

Anonymous

Scott Banning

Paul Blaszka

Michael Buono

Gerald Densk

Donna (LaBarbera) Nash

Dana (Henry) Saidman

Ian Smith

Denise (Henry) Suarez

1988

Total Class Gifts:

$12,539.92

Percent Participation: 4%

Anonymous

Maureen (Mango) Austin

Jeannie (Coleman) Demko

Faith Hickey

Kristi Molinaro

Eugene Previdi

Margaret (Palumbo) Ryan

Thomas Saadi

1989

Total Class Gifts:

$4,498.00

Percent Participation: 5%

Barbara (Dominakus)

Braatz

Howard Busse

Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani

Jessica (Baker) Flechtner

Christy Green Hickey

Susan Kaback-Poulos

Beth Anne LiVolsi

Nelson Mingachos

Robert Schlichtig

1990

Total Class Gifts:

$14,568.00

Percent Participation: 8%

Eric Araya

Mark Baker

James Cipriani

Christopher Dahm

Michael Dyer

Patrick Gribbin

Andrea Henry

Chris Hogan

Andrew Morgado

Cheryl (Amaral) Shea

Kerry (McLachlan)

Solloway

1991

Total Class Gifts:

$19,010.12

Percent Participation: 7%

Anonymous

Katie Chicklinski-Cahill

Margaret (Bierwirth) Kent

Mark Linkowski

Kimberly (Werdann)

MacKinnon

Robert O’Neill

Tara (O’Keefe) Ruszczyk

Jennifer (McNeill) Seibert

Matthew J Sullivan

1992

Total Class Gifts: $2,601

Percent Participation: 7%

Christina (O’Hara)

Cumberton

Paul Cumberton

Nancy (Sousa) Degree

Kara (Morris) Gillespie

Meghan Hart

Laura (Shelley) Herron

Meghan (Murphy) Miller

Kathleen (Judge) Roventini

John Scalzo

Robert Stanley

1993

Total Class Gifts: $2,218.00

Percent Participation: 4%

Victor Almeida

Jack Bouffard

Jeanette (Pesce) Campo

James Lipscomb

1994

Total Class Gifts: $1,785.00

Percent Participation: 2%

Isabel (Vaz Corte-Real)

Almeida

Kevin Durkin

1995

Total Class Gifts: $225.00

Percent Participation: 6%

Brian Madzula

Timothy Melody

John Morris

Andrew Riepe

1997

Total Class Gifts: $2,308.60

Percent Participation: 4%

Christopher Cosio

Melisa (Farrell) Garcia

Michael Hufnagel

Megan LiVolsi

1998

Total Class Gifts: $1,085.82

Percent Participation: 3%

Paula Boa Sousa

Christopher Bouffard

Terrence McNicholas

1999

Total Class Gifts: $4,597.20

Percent Participation: 8%

Colin Gehan

Alyson (Meeker) Halas

Edward Kilian

Wayne Lounsbury

David Parks

Brian Romano

2000

Total Class Gifts: $6,305.20

Percent Participation: 5%

Vincent Bonilla

Joshua Critelli

David DiGilio

Kathleen Vannucci

2001

Total Class Gifts: $3,652.40

Percent Participation: 8%

Anonymous

Anthony Conte

Mary Ann (Jakubek) Frengs

Tucker Keating

Austin Monteiro

Stephen Ronan

Anthony Simone

Laura Sullivan

Maureen Vannucci

2002

Total Class Gifts: $165.00

Percent Participation: 2%

Caitlin (Hart) Blessey

Pedro Cardoso

Joseph Mohn

IHS ALUMNI AND PARENT BUSINESS DIRECTORY

2003

Total Class Gifts: $409.80

Percent Participation: 3%

Patrick Nalley

Brian Cosio

Sean Mackay

Nancy Northrop

2004

Total Class Gifts: $180.00

Percent Participation: 5%

Michael Conte

Zachary Long

Ashley (McMahon) Palmer

Kerry Palmer

2005

Total Class Gifts:

$5,746.60

Percent Participation: 24%

Anonymous

Lauren Baran

Elizabeth Belmont

Nicole (Sousa) Cardoso

Kyle Cerminara

Amanda Corona

Thomas Daly, Jr.

Shannon Doyle

Abigail Elliott

Sean Haggerty

Danielle Lajoie

Lauren Mackay

Kelly (O’Connor) Marrero

Stephanie (Rebeiro)

Mastrogiannis

Steven Murtha

Clark Neugold

Katherine (McCartney) Neugold

Joanna (Canelos) Perri

Robert Plumb

Matthew Spinner

Sondra (Alagna) Tropeano

2006

Total Class Gifts: $103.20

Percent Participation: 1%

Tyler Archer

2007

Total Class Gifts: $20.00

Percent Participation: 1%

Jacqueline Nikki (Weiss) Conte

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.

I love Immaculate because of our school community and the opportunities it has created for my future. As a Student Ambassador I have had numerous opportunities to serve and lead the way for future students. The Immaculate community truly serves the betterment of the students and I am proud to be a Mustang.

- Maddy J. ‘26, Ridgefield

2009

Total Class Gifts: $97.40

Percent Participation: 1%

Andrew Cronin

2010

Total Class Gifts: $454.00

Percent Participation: 5%

Conor Archer

Christopher Carino

Gabriel Dhadda

Abigail Fahey

Gurvir Murphy

2011

Total Class Gifts: $20.00

Percent Participation: 1%

Christopher Sousa

2012

Total Class Gifts: $100.00

Percent Participation: 1%

Brian Hatcher

2013

Total Class Gifts: $103.20

Percent Participation: 1%

Adam Archer

2014

Total Class Gifts: $304.80

Percent Participation: 3%

Michael Hudak, Jr.

Matthew Kendziorski

Michaela Natal

Jessica (Wojnicki) Rodriguez

2015

Total Class Gifts: $103.20

Percent Participation: 1%

Katharine Archer

2017

Total Class Gifts: $378.20

Percent Participation: 3%

Anonymous

Joseph Hatcher

William Maloney

2018

Total Class Gifts: $102.40

Percent Participation: 2%

Colleen Hawk

Joseph Suarez

2019

Total Class Gifts: $801.16

Percent Participation: 12%

Colby Bellone

Aislin Blair

Frank Chieffalo

Paul Demers

Zachary Demko

Jessica Dennison

Ryan Fanella

Mackenzy Garden

Peter Kent

Kristen LeFebvre

Taylor Mascetta

Emilia McGuinness

Getzinger

Abdel Razeq

Chris Sanchez

James Vigar

2020

Total Class Gifts: $150.80

Percent Participation: 3%

Victoria Bono

Keelan Doherty

Madeline Suarez

2021

Total Class Gifts: $25.85

Percent Participation: 1%

Robert Blair

2022

Total Class Gifts: $190.80

Percent Participation: 3%

Allie Bellone

Chloe Bellone

Timothy Blair

Diana DiVestea

2023

Total Class Gifts: $25.00

Percent Participation: 1%

Cole Ross

2024

Total Class Gifts: $55.16

Percent Participation: 6%

Ava Fleming

Shea Foscato

Carly MacKinnon

Caitlyn Mascetta

David Mitchell

CLASS OF 2025 SENIOR CLASS GIFT

This year the senior class gift was dedicated to the Robert E. Gerwien, Sr. Scholarship Endowment Fund. The following members of the 2025 graduating class donated a total of $948 to help provide the opportunity of an Immaculate education for future Mustangs. We are honored by and grateful for their generosity.

Mr. Jude Cappiello ‘25

Ms. Olivia Chila ‘25

Ms. Jacey Clay ‘25

Mr. Colin Dickinson ‘25

Ms. Isabella DiNatale ‘25

Mr. Charles Doran ‘25

Ms. Deirdre Dwyer ‘25

Mr. Brendan Kelly ‘25

Ms. Claire Kortze ‘25

Mr. Joseph LeFebvre ‘25

Mr. Mason McSwiggan ‘25

Ms. Nicole Merritt ‘25

Ms. Anna Mietelski ‘25

Ms. Elizabeth Mitchell ‘25

Ms. Claire O’Hanlon ‘25

Ms. Clara Rodrigues ‘25

Ms. Margaret Spahn ‘25

Mr. Rick Wang ‘25

SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS

Over the years, many have generously given to Immaculate High School to ensure its future. These gifts to special funds have supported many students. We are grateful to the following alumni, parents and friends who have invested in Immaculate’s students.

Alumni Legacy Award

Ancient Order of Hibernians Ancient Order of Hibernians/ Ladies AOH

AIEP Global Citizen Scholarship

Apex International Education Partners

The Angeles T. Arredondo Foundation STEM Scholarship

Deacon Robert W. Becker, Sr. Memorial Scholarship

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

Ms. Hanora Martin-Lopez

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 Mr. & Mrs. Gerry Hatcher (PA)*

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 Fund

In Memoriam

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

Knights of Columbus St. Edward the Confessor Scholarship

George Landegger Scholarship

Mr. George F. Landegger

Gerard LeBlanc Scholarship

Lauren MacKay Scholarship

Mahoney Scholarship Fund

Robert & Barbara (Pawlisak) Mahoney - ‘72 & ‘70

Marian Merit Award

Mark McGetrick Scholarship Mark McGetrick Scholarship Fund

Mustang Basketball Camp Scholarship

Mustang Merit Award Newtown Savings Foundation Scholarship

Newtown Savings Bank Foundation

Outside Restricted Scholarships

Knights of Columbus

Rev. John D. Kennedy Assembly # 99

Fayette Overholt Scholarship

Presidential Merit Award

Gary Rushworth

Memorial Scholarship

Ms. Marta Keane ‘72

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Scholarship

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Roman Catholic Church

Saint Mary Parish of Ridgefield Scholarship

Derek Schmuecker Memorial Scholarship

Walter Szewczuk Memorial Scholarship

Candace Lee Williams Memorial Scholarship Anonymous Anonymous

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Carl (P)

Mr. Lucilio DeSousa & Mrs.

Soraia Chaves (P, PA)

Carolan & Patrick Dwyer (P, PA)

IHS Field Hockey Team

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Krause (P)

Mrs. Caryl A. Lucchesi ‘72

Ms. Amy Slater (P)

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.

Ignatius Alexander (Former Faculty)

John Basile, Sr. (GPA)

Mark Bieluczyk ‘69

Kathryn Calabrese (PA & Former Faculty)

Fr. William Carey (Former Faculty)

Elizabeth (Murphy) Chmielski ‘66

Sarah (Holian) Conley ‘70

John DelSignore ‘70

Honoria (Hine) Diebold ‘70

Michael Doran ‘77

Margaret (Midge) Fagan P ‘91, ‘95

Robert Fink ‘72

John Fiorentini ‘90

Anne (Coleman) Gallagher ‘75

Matthew Hatcher ‘27

Christopher Hiro ‘70

Margaret (George) Kolenski ‘75

Robert Lamontagne ‘80

Rev. Terrence Moran ‘73

Frank Perri ‘74

Fr. Robert Post (Former Faculty)

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.

GIFTS IN MEMORY/HONOR

Throughout the 2024-2025 school year the following individuals have made gifts in memory or honor of a family member, classmate, teacher or staff member. The Mass intention at our school Mass on October 3, 2025 will be for those listed below.

In memory of Bacaca

Ms. Julia Canestrari

In memory of Diane and Raymond E. Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baker ‘86

In honor of Andrea Baker and her family

Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Colleen Magarian

In honor of Raymond Bielizna

Mr. Charles Doran ‘25

In memory of Joe Canestrari Anonymous

Ms. Diane (Caraluzzi) Baumer ‘74

Mr. Joseph Canestrari Jr.

Mr. Joseph Canestrari III

Ms. Elizabeth Cavagna ‘74

Tony Saviano ‘75

The Colonel Cares, Inc.

Edward & Mary Ellen (Gauhs) ‘74 Waterhouse

In memory of Patricia Capilli

Mr. John Capilli (PA)

In honor of Mrs. Tara Chila

Ms. Olivia Chila ‘25

In honor of the Class of ‘74

Ms. Anita (Wixted) Hampl ‘74

In memory of all 26 no longer with the Class of 1974

Mr. Daniel Bucko ‘74

In memory of Don Cleary

Mr. Brian Cleary ‘74

In memory of Nicholas Costa ‘13

Bruce, Michelle & Victoria Loubert

In honor of Mrs. Joanne DeMassa

Mr. Rick Wang ‘25

In memory of Jim Driscoll

Mr. Raymond Depelteau ‘69

In memory of Patricia Jugler Durkin ‘67

Brendan ‘68 & Joyce Jugler (PA)

In memory of Louis & Kathleen Dursi

Ms. Rosemary (Dursi) Lilley ‘71

In memory of Dr. Frank Dye

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Merrer

In honor of Mrs. Jennifer Gallo

Mr. Brendan Kelly ‘25

In honor of the Gulya Family

Ms. Mary Gulya ‘66

In memory of Paul T. Hart

Paulette (Levesque) Hart ‘71 (PA)

In memory of Diane Heineken

Mr. Eric Heineken (P, PA)

In honor of Ave Heineken with love

Mr. Eric Heineken (P, PA)

In memory of Doreen Hentschel ‘79

Lorraine Hentschel (PA)

In memory of Michael D. Hogan, IHS ‘75

Mr. Chris Hogan ‘90

In honor of Mr. Chris Houser

Ms. Nicole Merritt ‘25

BECOME A CLASS REP!

In memory of Steve Kaplanis

Mrs. Vera “Pudgie” Delohery

In memory of Patti Livolsi

Paul ‘92 & Christina (O’Hara) ‘92

Cumberton

In memory of Carmine Mango Anonymous

In memory of Robert Mazzochi

Mr. James Moses ‘75

In memory of Joanne ‘70 and Patricia ‘72 McAvoy

Mr. John McAvoy ‘66

In honor of Ms. Patricia McKernan

Mr. Rick Wang ‘25

In memory of Coach McPadden

Mr. & Mrs. Devin Stilson ‘69

In honor of Mr. Timothy Nash

Ms. Anna Mietelski ‘25

In honor of Mrs. Wendy Neil

Ms. Isabella DiNatale ‘25

In memory of Papa Joe

Mr. Matthew Johnson

In honor of Mr. Bob Plumb

Ms. Elizabeth Mitchell ‘25

Mr. Rick Wang ‘25

In memory of Aileen and John Pryde

Joan Pryde ‘77

In honor of Mr. David Quesnell

Mr. Rick Wang ‘25

In honor of Rebeiro children

Stephanie ‘05, Nick ‘08, Steven ‘12

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rebeiro (PA)

In honor of Dr. Stephanie Rugg

Ms. Clara Rodrigues ‘25

In honor of Mrs. Mu Mu San

Mr. Jude Cappiello ‘25

In honor of son Francis S. Sanfilippo ‘01

Ms. Karen Freitag (PA)

In memory of Lawrence F. Setaro

Mr. John Setaro ‘69

In honor of all staff

Ms. Claire O’Hanlon ‘25

In honor of Mrs. Denise Suarez

Ms. Claire Kortze ‘25

Ms. Claire O’Hanlon ‘25

In memory of Jack Sutton

Mr. and Mrs. John Sutton ‘67

In honor of Mrs. Alexa Wild

Mr. Joseph LeFebvre ‘25

In memory of Candace Lee Williams

Mrs. Janice Williams (GP)

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.

A FAMILY TRADITION

For many families, attending Immaculate is a legacy that continues from generation to generation. We are proud to recognize eleven legacy families with students from the Class of 2025

Photo from L-R: Melisa (Farrell) Garcia ‘97, Patrick Garcia ‘25, Jeffrey Haddad ‘95, Benjamin Haddad ‘25, David Cappiello ‘86, Jude Cappiello ‘25, Kelly ‘25, Olivia Heineken ‘20, Jason LaReau ‘25, Jason LaReau ‘94, Kelly (Durkin) LaReau ‘93, Anna Tallaksen ‘25, Helen (Carr) Tallaksen ‘85, Charles Doran

Nicole Falcao ‘25 - Luis Falcao ‘92

Nicole (Santos) Carlson ‘94 - Olivia Carlson ‘25

Jude Cappiello ‘25- David Cappiello ‘86

Zoe Dahm ‘25 - Christopher Dahm ‘90

Donna (Ward) Doran ‘85 - Charles Doran ‘25

Kelly (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘92, Spencer O’Rourke ‘25, Cameron O’Rourke ‘25, Sean O’Rourke ‘82, Olivia Carlson ‘25, Nicole Santos ‘94, Ava Heinekin Doran ‘25, Donna (Ward) Doran ‘85, Zoe Dahm ‘25, Christopher Dahm ‘90, Nicole Falcao ‘25 and Maria Falcao. (Missing: Luis Falcao ‘92).

Helen (Carr) Tallaksen ‘85 - Anna Tallaksen ‘25

Ava Heineken ‘25 - Olivia Heineken ‘20

Kelly (Durkin) LaReau ‘93 - Jason LaReau ‘25Jason LaReau ‘94

Melisa (Farrell) Garcia ‘97 - Patrick Garcia ‘25

Kelly (Stabell) O’Rourke ‘82 - Spencer O’Rourke ‘25

- Cameron O’Rourke ‘25 - Sean O’Rourke ‘82

Jeffrey Haddad ‘95 - Benjamin Haddad ‘25