Traditions 2013

TRADITIONS An Immaculate High School Annual Publication Respect

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Immaculate’s Spring Musical Production of “In the Heights” Winner of two 2013 Halo Awards!

Winner of a 2013 Connecticut High School Musical Theater Award!

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The 2013 Issue

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president’s letter Dear Friends,

September 2012 marked a special occasion for Immaculate High School. It was the 50th anniversary of the first freshmen class who began their high school education at St. Gregory the Great grammar school, while awaiting the completion of the IHS facility. Many things have changed since 1962. We’ve gone from chalkboards to interactive whiteboards and textbooks to iPads; but the one thing that has remained constant, is our commitment to our Mission.

At Immaculate, education is not just about communicating content it is about nurturing the development of the whole student. An Immaculate education takes place not only in the classroom, but also in the chapel, on the athletic fields, on the stage, and in our communities, with faculty and staff who continue to inspire students and cultivate ideas. It is further enhanced with seminars, speakers, activities, and events we conduct throughout the year.

Our students excel academically, win state championships, and are awarded top honors for their Fine Arts performances. We are proud to share these special moments on the following pages, but what makes us most proud is the good character of our students. By sharing experiences, providing guidance and encouragement, students learn to make the right choices and do the right thing. Ultimately, Immaculate develops faith-filled leaders.

This year, we were struck by unprecedented natural disasters and unspeakable tragedy. During these difficult times we relied on our faith and the Immaculate family bond to help us remain strong. We came together in prayer and in service, to provide support to those who were suffering and needed help. Whether it was helping an elderly neighbor, cleaning up a hurricane ravaged community, raising much-needed funds for a sick child or holding a prayer service; our students responded with more than 18,000 hours of community service. It is here that they demonstrated our motto of Respect, Responsibility and Reverence.

By fulfilling our Mission to nurture the development of the whole student, Immaculate is changing the world -- one student at a time. By supporting our Mission, you are changing the world -- one donation at a time.

As you thumb through TRADITIONS, I hope you will enjoy seeing the smiles and joy our students experienced this year, and know that you helped make this possible as a result of your partnership and support. On behalf of the students, faculty and staff, I thank you for your generosity.

With warmest regards,

Kathleen D. Casey, IHS President

“Ultimately, Immaculate develops faith-filled leaders.”

ADMINISTRATION Kathleen Casey PRESIDENT Joe Carmen PRINCIPAL Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70, P‘96 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Fr. Jeff Couture SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Jeff Castaldi ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Lynn Loya, P‘08 DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELING & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM Thomas Mertens DEAN OF STUDENTS Thomas Burns, P‘14 DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Debra Basile, P‘13, ‘15 DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT Ryan Walker DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & DIGITAL MARKETING Susan Nolan, P‘09, ‘12 ACCOUNTING MANAGER

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Cover contributed by Bob Stone of Cuetalent.com, LLC. Contributing photographers include Carol Stone, Ryan Walker, Gladys Gonzalez, Kathleen Casey, Maureen Arsenault, Tom Burns, Alex Esposito, Kevin Dunleavy, and Patricia Buckley.

The 2013 issue of Traditions has been designed by staff member Gladys Gonzalez.

chairman’s letter It has been a very rewarding time for me since I was appointed Chairman of the Immaculate High School Advisory Board at the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year. I have had the privilege to be involved with Immaculate on many committees and the Advisory Board over the past eleven years.

My wife Patty and I are the proud parents of three children who graduated from Immaculate High School -Anthony III ‘07, Chelsie ‘08, and Ryan ‘13. I believe that the school has given them a wonderful foundation and accomplished its mission of nurturing their “spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, and social growth.” In fact, it has done an extraordinary job with my children. The school has become so dear to me that, although my children have graduated, I am committed to an additional three years as the Advisory Board Chairman!

“Remember... once a Mustang, always a Mustang.”

For the next school year, I am very happy to welcome Fr. Jeff Couture as the new Immaculate High School Spiritual Director. It has been a privilege for me to get to know Fr. Jeff over the past couple of years as he served St. Mary’s Parish in Bethel, Connecticut. He is a wonderful person who will make a major impact on the school, faculty and students. The Immaculate family is certainly blessed to have him join us.

Debra Basile has joined the IHS staff as our Director of Advancement. I have worked with Deb on many charitable events over the years and know she will do an excellent job. Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 has also joined IHS as our Alumni Coordinator. I am confident she will do a great job in continuing to build our alumni spirit. Both of these women bring a tremendous amount of talent, energy and enthusiasm to everything they undertake.

We are very thankful for the Immaculate alumni who have continued to support the school over the years and welcome any alumni who would like to reconnect with the school and get involved in supporting their Alma Mater. Remember…”Once a Mustang, always a Mustang!”

Academically, athletically, and artistically our IHS students continue the tradition of excellence.

I am very happy to report that our graduating Class of 2013 was offered more than $9.5 million dollars in grants, scholarships and awards; and our sports teams were a great source of Mustang pride. All have had successful seasons, capped off by the Girls Soccer Team winning the Class “S” State Soccer Championship and the SWC Soccer Title. This year’s performance of “In the Heights” garnered 24 nominations, and several awards at Connecticut High School Theater Awards.

In closing, I would like to thank all of you for your support of Immaculate High School. I look forward to many exciting accomplishments in the future.

Sincerely,

Anthony Rizzo Jr., IHS Advisory Board Chairman

IHS SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2012-2013) Alumni Brian McGovern ‘89, Chair Maureen Arsenault ‘69 Marcey Briscoe ‘89 David Cappiello ‘86 Kevin Dunleavy, P‘03 Ralph McIntosh ‘68 Marianne Mitchell ‘81, P‘10, ‘14 Mary Raymond ‘77, P‘04, ‘07, ‘09, ‘13, ‘15 Thomas Saadi ‘88 Denise Suarez ‘87 Matthew Westervelt ‘07 Catholic Identity Msgr. Robert E. Weiss, Chair Rev. Jeff Couture Msgr. Thomas Driscoll, VG Rev. Samuel Scott Development Anthony J. Mercaldo, Chair, P‘16 Jim Arconti, P‘16 Debra Basile, P‘13, ‘15 David Cappiello ‘86 Tony Cirone, P‘15, ‘17 Brian Crotty, P‘15, ‘17 Marianne Fahey, P‘07, ‘10, ‘12, ‘17

John W. Fitzpatrick, P‘99, ‘02 Gerry Hatcher, P‘12, ‘15, ‘17 Susan Kania Anthony J. Mercaldo, P‘16 Mary Jean Rebeiro, P‘05, ‘08, ‘12 Ross Rizzo, P‘14, ‘17 Bob Rossman, P‘15, ‘16 Thomas Saadi ‘88

Finance Stephen Piccolo, Chair (2012) Shaun Budnik, Chair (2013), P‘12, ‘14, ‘16 Anthony J. Mercaldo, P‘16 Joseph Morrissey ‘81 Stephen Piccolo, P‘88, ‘90, ‘93, ‘94 Susan Nolan, P‘09, ‘12 Bernard Reidy Jr. ‘89

Enrollment Mary R. Maloney, Chair Colleen Brereton, P‘16 Thomas Burns, P‘14 Eddie Killian Carol Stone Terry Tortora, P‘12

Program Claire Hines, Chair Joe Carmen Mary Ann Foncello ‘70, P‘96 Jack S. C. Fong, MD Sr. Anne McCarthy, SSND Tom McGregor Joanne Montesi

Facilities Michael Mazzucco, Chair, P‘10, 13 Kevin Archer, P‘10, ‘13, ‘15 Fil Cerminara, P‘05, ‘07 Bill Fowler Mark Grube, P‘14 Gerald Hatcher, P‘12, ‘15, ‘17 Robert Nolan ‘70, P‘09, ‘12 Jonathan J. Seaman

Technology Brian Crotty, Chair, P‘15 Yvonne Calo, P‘13 Dave Cirella Alex Esposito Rob Hilliard, P‘14 Lisa Lindblom, P‘14 Susan Nolan, P‘09, ‘12 Colin Parris

Charles Pizzo, P‘14, ‘16 Steve Santamorena Diane Tung Ryan Walker Faculty Representative Thomas Mertens IPA President Jennifer Rosenblum, P‘14, ‘15 All Committees Ex-Officio Kathleen D. Casey Anthony M. Rizzo Jr., P‘07, ‘08, ‘13 Emeritus Joseph Draper ‘82 Isabelle Farrington G. Ted LaBonne

Bold type = Board Member

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The last few years have brought much talk of “21st century skills” but uncertainty remains about why and how skill demands are actually changing. Will students really need better or different skills to succeed in life and work in the 21st century? If so, what trends are behind such changes?

And what specific kinds of knowledge and skills will be most important?

Broadly speaking, five major lessons emerge from the expert research and opinion on what kinds of knowledge and skills will most benefit students in the future:

Defining a 21st Century Education:

The Immaculate Way By Joe Carmen, Principal

1. Creating Life-Long Leaders: Students who obtain more education will be at a great advantage; increasingly, some postsecondary is essential for an opportunity to support a family or secure a middle-class lifestyle – Immaculate continues its focus on being a top tier college preparatory high school… ensuring 95% our students not only get accepted to their 1st or 2nd choice college but succeed there as well.

2. “Traditional” Knowledge & Skills: The need for traditional knowledge and skills in subjects like math, language arts, and science is not being “displaced” by a new set of skills; in fact, students who take more advanced math courses and master higher math skills, for example, will have a distinct advantage over their peers – we continue to evaluate and upgrade our course offerings… leveraging online courses our students have access to over 50 AP classes.

3. Real Life Applications: At the same time, for success both on the job and in their personal lives, students must also better learn how to apply what they learn in those subjects to deal with real world challenges, rather than simply “reproduce” the information on tests – developing courses such as a Biomedical Engineering sequence in which students synthesize and apply knowledge to solve real world problems will prepare our children well in this area.

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4. Critical Thinking: Students who develop an even broader set of in-demand competencies—the ability to think critically about information, solve novel problems, communicate and collaborate, create new products and processes, and adapt to change—will be at an even greater advantage in work and life – our service learning teaches our students to interact with people from the most to least fortunate, understand their problems and help solve them.

5. Depth vs. Breadth: Applied skills and competencies can best be taught in the context of the academic curriculum, not as a replacement for it or “add on” to it; in fact, cognitive research suggests that some competencies like critical thinking and problem solving are highly dependent on deep content knowledge and cannot be taught in isolation – our iPad 1:1 initiative, entering into our second year, is transforming how we teach in every classroom. From flipping the classroom with teachers recording their lessons to students becoming responsible for their own learning, our classrooms are undergoing a rapid paradigm shift.

What remains an unbreakable bond with our past is the commitment to our students that when they graduate with these skills, imbued in their IHS DNA will be the Respect, Reverence and Responsibility that are the hallmark of every Immaculate graduate.

Thank you for your continued belief and support of all things IHS.

Spiritual

The Immaculate Community welcomes our new Spiritual Director, Father Jeff Couture!

Pictured: Jessica Wojnicki ‘14, Emily Burke ‘14, Brian SanGiacomo ‘14, President Kathleen Casey, Fr. Jeff Couture, Shane Raymond ‘13, Tiffany Basile ‘13, Fr. Corey Piccinino, Matteo Diamond ‘13

About Father Jeff Couture...Fr. Jeff grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut. He and his two triplet brothers and older sister attended Holy Family Parish. Fr. Jeff worked several years in restaurant management and was a high school teacher at Fr. Lopez Catholic High school in Daytona Beach, Florida before entering the priesthood. He was most recently a parochial vicar at Saint Mary Church in Bethel. This January will be his 20th year in youth ministry, which started with the very first Catholic Heart Work Camp in 1994. Since then he has lead four World Youth Day trips, many mission trips and youth retreats. He has also founded and worked with several youth groups in the area, such as Saint Joseph in Brookfield, Saint Edward in New Fairfield, and Saint Mary in Bethel. Fr. Jeff is happy to be joining the Immaculate community, “I am looking forward to working with the faculty and staff here at IHS, and most of all the students of Immaculate. In the words of John Paul II, “the youth are our future and without them there is no church.” (World Youth Day 1999). Fr. Jeff can be reached at (203) 7441510 extension 170 or frjeff@immaculatehs.org.

Highlights from 2012-2013: • Students completed over 18,000 hours of community service this year • IHS students, parents and faculty participated in the March for Life in Washington, DC • IHS students continue to be installed as eucharistic ministers for the school community and serve at all school-wide Masses throughout the year Seniors Emily Finn, Connor O`Brien, Maggie Christe, and Shannon Curry

Student eucharistic ministers continue to be installed for our school-wide Masses. Pictured above is Buddy Stocks ‘13 as he gives the eucharist to fellow student Jocelyn Peralta ‘14

Freshmen Lorena Curtis and Abby Lenz help Mr. & Mrs. Buckley serve meals to clients of the Morning Glory program at the Dorothy Day House. (Photo credit: Michelle Babyak, Fairfield County Catholic)

Father Cole celebrates an afterschool Mass with students

Midnight Run Sponsors (2012-2013) The Allen Family Dr. Jennifer Boyce ‘82 The Karp Family Julie & Ron Sorcek

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Annual Gala Dinner/Dance This year’s 8th annual gala, “The Path to Success Is Imagining Your Future...Let’s Imagine,” held on March 16, 2013, was a great success in helping IHS imagine its future, grossing $160,000! The proceeds support the overall school program, the Immaculate Fund, and school scholarships. Monsignor Robert E. Weiss, Pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Church in Newtown and member of the IHS Advisory Board’s Executive Committee and Chair of the IHS Catholic Identity Committee was selected as the 2013 Nancy K. Dolan Leadership Award recipient. Congratulations Monsignor Weiss!

Pictured Left-Right: Chairman Anthony Rizzo Jr., Andrea (Fitzgerald) Dolan ‘84, Msgr. Robert Weiss, President Kathleen Casey, and Principal Joe Carmen

“Thank you to the Immaculate community and our sponsors for their support of the 2013 Gala. Thank you to my two co-chairs Patty Rizzo and Jeanette Rizzo, and our Gala committee who helped us create a wonderful evening! A special thank you to both Steve Engelbrecht for donating his time and talents in creating our “Just Ask” video which helped raise $26,000 and to Brian Crotty for an amazing job as our auctioneer and helped us raise $57,000!” Debbie Basile, Gala Tri-Chair Platinum Sponsor Isabelle Farrington

Gold Sponsors

Mittler, Mercaldo, & Braun, P.C. NY-CONN Corporation Rizzo Companies

Silver Sponsors

Gala tri-chairs: Jeanette Rizzo, Patty Rizzo & Debra Basile

Christine & Steve Engelbrecht

Auctioneer Brian Crotty

Equale & Cirone, LLP, CPA NEWS-TIMES ~ Hearst Media Services St. Rose of Lima Church Westchester Modular Homes

Beer & Wine Sponsor NY-CONN Corporation Rizzo Companies

Table Décor Sponsor

Wilshire Real Estate Advisors, LLC

DJ & Table Wine Sponsor

Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, P.C.

Lighting Sponsor

Michael J. Mazzucco

Heads & Tails Prize Sponsor Thomas Taylor

Mark Brubaker, Karen & Michael Coppola, Trish McKenzie, Katie Doering, Shelly Brubaker

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Kelly Gerbo, Maureen (Elston) Kerins ‘77, Kathy Witek

Bob ‘70 & Sue Nolan, Steve & Nancy Olyha, Fil & Nancy Cerminara

Save the Date 2014 Gala March 22, 2014 Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury, CT Check www.immaculatehs.org/gala2014 for updates

Annual Golf Tournament

We thank you for your continued support of our annual Golf Outing last year. The combined efforts of our many sponsors, players and volunteers every year allow us to help fund our Athletic Budget.

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for our 24th Annual Golf Tournament on September 25, 2013 at Richter Park in Danbury.

Contact Debbie Basile at dbasile@immaculatehs.org for sponsorship opportunities and check www.immaculatehs.org/golf2013 for updates.

The 2013 Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Tournament Chairperson, Kevin Dunleavy. This award recognizes individuals who have taken the opportunity to directly aid and support Immaculate High School and its young men and women.

Award recipients have served in or around the school community in one or more areas and have directly aided our students in striving to be the best they could be.

Immaculate High School is also proud to announce this year’s Golden “T” Award recipients -- Sue Nolan and Maria Sharp.

This award is given to individuals who have been supporters of both the Immaculate Golf Outing and Mustang sports.

Pictured Left-Right: 1) Bob VanHouten ‘72, Gene Eriquez ‘71, Tom Burke and Bill LaVelle; 2) Jenn (Brockelmann) Lynch ‘79, Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ‘84, Debbie (Caravetta) Burke ‘79; 3) Preferred Maintenance team of John Pereira, Jose Teixeira, Joe Rebeiro and Amando Santos; 4) Scott Mitchell ‘84, Sal Chieffalo ‘81, Marty Lynch ‘79 and Mark Svanda

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The Girls Soccer Team won the Class “S” State Championship for the 9th time in 10 years, as well as the SWC Championship.

The Girls Cross Country Team won the Class “S” State Championship and were runners up in the SWC. The teams that made it to States include: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Cross Country, Wrestling, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Indoor & Outdoor Track and Field, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Ice Hockey, and Boys Tennis.

Congratulations to the following student athletes for their accomplishments: - Junior Steven Ghossaini was named the Class “L” State Champion in Wresting - Junior Jessica Wojnicki achieved a 2nd place standing in the New England Championships in the 1600 meter in Indoor Track - Senior Andre Chappuis was both the 100 meter and 200 meter State Champion, Class “S” in Outdoor Track - Sophomore Nick Hatcher dominated the Immaculate tennis team and participated in the State Tennis Tournament and made it to the 3rd round

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Athletics

Baseball Boys & Girls Basketball Cheerleading (Fall & Winter) Boys & Girls Cross Country Field Hockey Football Boys & Girls Golf Boys & Girls Ice Hockey Boys & Girls Indoor Track Boys & Girls Lacrosse Boys & Girls Soccer Softball Girls Swimming Boys & Girls Tennis Boys & Girls Track Girls Volleyball Boys Wrestling

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Jessi Cowle ‘14, Rachel Volpe ‘13, and Katie Franqueira ‘14 as the “Witches” in the fall drama MacBeth

Student Artist: Isabelle Camillo ‘16

Student Artist: Adriana DeNardis ‘13

Mr. Proto instructs Erin Clarke ‘15 and Anthony Coppola ‘15 in how to create papier-mâché

Cast and crew from “In the Heights”: Front row (l to r): Jack Guidera ‘14, Bud Marie Proverb, Rachel Giorgio ‘14, Mary Raymond (director/musical director Matt Farina (choreographer), Deanna Lasco ‘14, Katie Franqueira ‘14, Mik

This Year’s Fine & Performing Arts Highlights • Immaculate’s spring musical “In the Heights” won in 2 categories of the Halo Awards - Deanna Lasco ‘14 (Best Supporting Actress) and Katie Franqueira ‘14 (Best Featured Dancer). Jessi Cowle ‘14, Katie Franqueira ‘14, and Rachel Volpe ‘13 were recognized with awards (Best Specialty Ensemble) for their portrayals of the witches in our fall drama “MacBeth”. Rachel Maguire ‘14 and Karly Coppola ‘14 also brought home awards (Best Hair & Makeup).

• IHS won Best Scenic Design from the Connecticut High School Musical Theater Awards.

• Andrea Rivera-Luna ‘16 played saxaphone in the UCONN First Chair Band Festival and the All New England Honors Band at Plymouth State University.

• Despina Drougas ‘14, Jack Garvey ‘16, and Michaela Natal ‘14 participated in the Western Regional Festival. Jack Garvey was also chosen to sing in the NAfME All-Nationals Honor Ensemble after having sung for the All-State Festival at the Connecticut Convention Center.

The NAfME (National Association for Music Education) All-National Honor Ensembles represent the top performing high school musicians in the US. The ensemble will perform in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Resort from 10/27-10/30. Jack is one of three tenors from the state of Connecticut to be chosen.

• Performances by members of the IHS Band, Chorus, Concert Choir, and faculty were recorded as a Christmas CD and sold as a fundraiser.

• Other Fine Arts events this year included a Christmas Concert, Cabaret, Art Show, Coffeehouses, singing at Masses, and an Alumni Concert at the Palace Theater in Danbury. The department also hosted a Chili Cook-Off and Wine Tasting fundraisers.

Juniors 10Andrea Rivera-Luna and Jack Guidera perform during a school coffee house

Mrs. Sorcek conducts the school band during the Christmas concert. (Left to right): Maggie Christe ‘13 (clarinet), Bobby Rickard ‘16 (violin), Jay Broderick ‘16 (clarinet), Joanna Pitrelli ‘16 (clarinet), Nick Arne ‘13 (flute), Mitchell Frizzell ‘16 (baritone), Jenna Gasparrini ‘16 (flute), Sarah Stankiewicz ‘13 (bass guitar), Kara Gasparrini ‘13 (flute) , and Andrea Rivera-Luna ‘15 (alto sax)

ddy Stocks ‘13, Mike Burns ‘14, Back row: Peggy Gavin (producer), r), Despina Drougas ‘14, Sydney Hutchison ‘13, Kaytie Tedesco ‘13, ke Hudak ‘14, Nick Gerbo ‘13, and Ann Brown (costume designer)

The Guitar Ensemble: Brianna Baranowksi ‘15, Peter Peirce ‘15, Michael Nicolosi ‘14, Joseph Natal ‘15, Jack Beal ‘15, Zach Benicewicz ‘16, Pablo Iodrovo ‘16, Nick Arne ‘13

Clockwise from top: Mike Woods ‘14, Brett Hyland ‘13, Stephanie Bischof ‘16, Meghan Rudolf ‘15, Sarah Baker ‘16, Savannah Putnam ‘16

Fine & Performming Arts

Student Artist: Julia Lagas ‘16

Harpist Michaela Natal ‘14 performs during the school cabaret

Fine Arts Event Calendar (2013-2014) Be sure to check www.immaculatehs.org for updates

Nov. 21-23 Dec. 16 April 24-26 March 7 TBD June 12

Fall Drama Christmas Concert Spring Musical Cabaret Fine Arts Wine Tasting Event Alumni Concert at the Palace Theater

Thank you to our Patrons of the Arts: Maureen & Don Arsenault The Basile Family Marcey ‘88 & Sean Briscoe Tom Burns & Lisa Lindblom The Cowle Family The Guidera Family The Hudak Family The Lagas Family Student Artist: Cheryl Cai ‘15

Student Artist: Joanna Vodola ‘16

The Lasco Family Joe & Lynn Loya Michael Mazzucco NY-CONN Corporation The Rist Family Rizzo Electrical Company The Rosenblum Family Bob & Carol Stone

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Ways of Giving Annual Fund - Gifts to The Annual Fund are an important part of the school’s development program. The fund helps to balance the budget, defray the cost of needed renovations and secure the growth of Immaculate High School.

Matching Gifts - Donors employed by companies with matching gift programs can double or triple their contributions by designating Immaculate High School as a recipient of matching funds.

Tribute Gifts - Donors can further education opportunities by honoring or memorializing a special person or event. A letter will be sent advising the designated person or family of the gift.

Gifts in Kind - Immaculate High School gratefully accepts gifts of supplies, services and equipment which are appropriate for use by the school. Special tax deductions are available for firms or individuals contributing gifts in kind to educational institutions.

Estate Planning - Donors wishing to remember Immaculate High School and its students in their estates can be guided through the process by investment professionals. The Business Office can put you in touch with licensed estate planners who are ready to assist you.

Angel Aid - The Angel Aid program offers an opportunity for alumni & friends to directly impact a student and help ensure his or her success at IHS. Gifts may accrue significant tax benefits for the giver. For further information on ways of giving, please call Susan Nolan in the Business Office at (203) 744-1510 ext. 135, or donate online at www.immaculatehs.org/give.

An Unexpected Alumni Gift Helps Complete the New Gymnasium

Late one Friday afternoon, Immaculate Accounting Manager Sue Nolan opened an email from Ralph Scozzafava ‘76 that read…“I’m in the process of finalizing some charitable donations and would like to donate some funds to be used for Athletics at IHS.” Sue was thrilled. It isn’t every day IHS receives such a generous offer and Ralph’s timing was perfect. Immaculate was in the middle of a campaign to raise funds for the gym renovation project. IHS fans had been cheering on the Mustangs from the same wooden seats for 50 years and the bleachers had come to the end of their useful life. The logo in the middle of the gym floor was faded and the walls and the banners needed to be refreshed. Immaculate had just completed Phase 1 of the gym renovation and was looking for seed money to launch Phase 2. Ralph’s donation provided the necessary funding to get Phase 2 underway and as a result IHS has a beautiful newly renovated gym. Jeff Castaldi, Athletic Director said, “IHS has the best looking gym in the conference. It makes our teams and fans so proud!”

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IHS Alumnus, Ralph Scozzafava, member of the 1976 State Champion Boys Basketball team

The Leadership Society is comprised of donors who gave $1,000 or more between July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013.

Your participation has made a difference and helps ensure the excellence of Immaculate High School. Please join us for our 2012-2013 Donor Appreciation Reception at Tarrywile Mansion in Danbury on October 23 at 6:15PM. RSVP to Debbie Basile at (203) 744-1510 ext. 159 Immaculate Leadership Society Guardians of the Mission ($25,000+) David R. Couch Education Foundation Mr. Joseph Draper ‘82 Mr. George Landegger Robert & Jill LeBlanc (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Pathways Academy

Partners of the Mission ($15,000 - $24,999) Mrs. Isabelle Farrington Mr. Ralph Scozzafava ‘76

Our Lady’s Circle ($10,000 - $14,999) Anonymous (GP) The Cerminara, Rebeiro & Rizzo Families (P) Randy & Lisa Henley (P) Mittler, Mercaldo & Braun, P.C. Saint Mary Parish, Bethel Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Newtown Mr. & Mrs. Tom Taylor*

President’s Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) Michelle & Andrew Adams Mr. & Mrs. Tony Bisbano Gregory & Shaun Budnik (P) Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services Co./Brendan Naughton Mr. & Mrs. Brian Crotty (P) Elisa and John DiBari (P) Ms. Andrea (Fitzgerald) Dolan ‘84 The Fahey & Hatcher Families (P) IBM Immaculate Parents Association Mr. Jim Kelly (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Knights of Columbus Assembly #99 Robert & Barbara Mahoney ‘72 & ‘70 Mr. Michael J. Mazzucco (P) Mr. Brian McGovern ‘89/AIG Mr. & Mrs. Kieran McGrath (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Medrano (P) The Mercaldo Family ‘81 (P) The NY-CONN Corporation Rizzo Companies Mr. & Mrs. Sam Rosenblum (P) Msgr. Robert Weiss Principal’s Circle ($2,500 - $4,999) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Basile (P)* Kathleen & Chris Casey* Tony & Jen Cirone (P) Ms. Cynthia Clarke ‘76 Steve & Kathleen (Gribbin) DeMarco ‘88 (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Gerbo (P) Brian & Susan Guidera (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hudak (P) Dr. & Mrs. Frederick Kayal Scott & Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ‘81 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Orrico (P) *= faculty and staff (2012-2013) P= parent/guardian of current students GP= grandparents of current students

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Piccolo Alfredo & Tania (Bourdeau) Porta ‘90 (P) Gary & Mary Raymond ‘77 (P)* Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Rebeiro Atty. & Mrs. Larry Riefberg Mr. & Mrs. Bob Rossman (P) Saint Joseph Parish, Brookfield Saint Mary Parish, Ridgefield Westchester Modular Homes Mr. & Mrs. John Witek (P)

Mustang Circle ($1,000 - $2,499) Michael and Chris Ann Allen (P) Anonymous (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Archer (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Arconti (P) Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ‘69* Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bischof (P) Joseph & Maria (Tenreiro) Boa ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Brady (P) Jim & Joanne Brown (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Burns (P)* Mr. & Mrs. David J. Cappiello ‘86 Tony & Roberta Caraluzzi Cartus Corporation Mr. Salvatore Chieffalo ‘81 Class of 2003 Rick and Donna Cowle (P) Mrs. Elsie Craig Cue Talent, LLC Ms. Lisa Curesky ‘86 Ms. Nancy Duhamel ‘66 Brett Durand/Pfizer Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Steve Engelbrecht (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Foley ‘75 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Giorgio (P)/PepsiCo Danbury Grassroots Tennis & Enrichment Program Mr. & Mrs. Michael Gribbin Mr. & Mrs. Mark Grube (P) Kevin & Katy Haley (P) The Hannigan Family (P) John & Diana Hooker (P)/Well Fargo Fdn Mr. & Mrs. Rich Horosky (P) Mr. David Hoyt* Mrs. Cynthia Hughes (P) Mrs. Rebecca (Gage) Johnston ‘85 Mr. Thaddeus Kolwicz ‘73 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lasco (P) Mr. & Mrs. G. Ted LaBonne Mr. & Mrs. Allan Linden (P) Mr. & Mrs. Allan Linke (P)/Gordon F. Linke and Jocelyn B. Linke Foundation Malkin Construction Ms. Kellyann Maloney John Taylor McCoy (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mrs. Mary McGetrick Mr. Michael McGovern ‘92 Miss Isabella Mercaldo ‘16

Mr. Seth Mersky (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Mingachos ‘89 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Monahan ‘07 Anthony Munk & Amie Rocket Munk (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. & Mrs. James R. Murphy ‘66 Mr. Mike Navin Susan & Robert Nolan ‘70* Old Timers’ Association of Greater Danbury Chris & Donna Palmer ‘68 & ‘67 Ms. Mary Pinaha Preferred Maintenance, Inc. Ms. Jo-Anne Tomanio Price Reader’s Digest Foundation Mr. Todd Richter (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Ringes (P) Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Robilotti Rose and Kiernan, Inc. Joe Ryan ‘89/Goldman, Sachs & Co. Matching Gift St. Edward the Confessor Parish, New Fairfield Saint Gregory the Great Parish, Danbury Saint Peter Church, Danbury Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Sakorafos Mr. Kamil M. Salame ‘86 Savings Bank of Danbury Mr. Gerald Schwartz (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. Michael Smith (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Steinerd (P) Stew Leonard’s Mrs. Veronica P. Szewczuk & Family Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Tedesco (P)/IBM Time Warner Cable/James Braun UBS Matching Gift Program Union Savings Bank Ms. Margaret Walsh ‘85 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Williams (GP) Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Wojnicki (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Woods (P)

Supporting Immaculate

With Great Appreciation, We Recognize the Immaculate Leadership Society

Alexandria Ballwig, Kristina Grube, Sarah Adducci 13 upon receiving their junior class rings

Thank you to the members of the Immaculate Gift Clubs Every gift make a difference!

Immaculate Gift Clubs Silver Club ($500 - $999) Anonymous ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bartley (P) Mr. Bill Beattie Mrs. Patricia Tulipani Becker ‘72 Dr. Jennifer Boyce ‘82 (P) Mrs. Lori (Dennehy) Burns ‘76 Classic Equipment Mr. & Mrs. Antonio de Melo (P) Ken & Maureen Decker (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dan Di Buono Diocese of Bridgeport Ms. Elizabeth B. Durkin ‘89 Mr. Douglas Fachnie Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fanelli, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. John Fitzpatrick Mrs. Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70* Dr. & Mrs. Jack S. C. Fong Mr. & Mrs. Michael Frank ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. David Fredette (P) Mr. Jerry Garavel ‘79 Mr. & Mrs. John Gasparrini (P) Mr. Patrick J. Gribbin ‘90 Mr. Ralph Gronefeld Jr. (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mrs. Min Guo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Guth (P) Mrs. Claire Hines William Holbrook/Benjamin Moore & Co. Matching Gift Mrs. Clare (LeBlanc) Landrigan ‘88 (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Loshin Joseph & Lynn Loya*/MMC Matching Gifts Steve & Chris Mais (P) Kevin & Mary Maloney Mr. & Mrs. Guy Mascolo Thomas & Ruth McGoldrick Fr. Gregg Mecca Melillo & Mitchell James Moses ‘75 & Philip Lovejoy Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nevin (P) Norbert E. Mitchell Co. Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Olyha Mr. & Mrs. Peter Opinante (P) Kevin & Patricia (McGrath) Palmer ‘73 Stephen & Susan Pellegrino (P) Pepsico Inc. Pippa’s Sports Cafe Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Pucci/Black Rock Matching Gift Ms. Mary Quinlan ‘72 Mr. Richard Raymond (GP) Reader’s Digest Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Reidy ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reilly (P) Dr. & Mrs. Mark Renzi (P) Larry and Meg (Losee)Riefberg ‘80 Mr. & Mrs. Jorge Rivera (P) Michael & Ginny Ryan (P) Mr. & Mrs. H. David Sable, Jr. Saint Joseph Parish, Danbury Saint Rose of Lima School Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schaffer (P) Dr. Brian Schnitta ‘89 Silent Watchman Security Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Stankey Mr. & Mrs. Craig Stein (P) Teresa & Richard Tortora Drs. Gary Townsend and Joan Draper (P) The Valentine Family (P)

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Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Wedvik (P) Western Connecticut Health Network Yusen Associates, Inc. Blue Club ($250 - $499) Action Glass of New Milford Mrs. Terri Allen* Anonymous ‘80 Mr. Philip Archard Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bader, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Baiad Mr. Carl F. Bailey Jr. ‘75 Mr. Ray Baker ‘86 Mr. John Fitzpatrick/Bank of America Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John Barry (P) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Beal (P) Ms. Mary Ellen Bell (P) Mrs. Barbara Dominakus Braatz ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Braunstein (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. & Mrs. Frank Briscoe (GP) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Brubaker (P) Thomas & Debbie (Caravetta) Burke ‘79 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carmen* Ms. Margaret Chappuis (P) Mr. James Chauvin Cold Stone Creamery Steven & Valerie Comas (P) Christopher & Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle ‘81 (P) Craig’s Fine Jewelry Mr. & Mrs. Brian Crotty (P) Mr. Joe Demaida Mr. Troy Dewar Mrs. Jennifer (Caraluzzi) Dimyan ‘89 Mr. Kevin Donohue Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dunleavy* Mr. & Mrs. Gene Eriquez ‘71 (P) F & M Electric Supply Co. Fidelity Charitable Fund Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flanagan (P) Ms. Karen O. Freitag Mr. & Mrs. Todd Garvey (P) Mr. Christopher Govan (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Ted & Jeanne Hagan (P) Dr. & Mrs. Jose Henriquez Mrs. Christy Green Hickey ‘89 (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Ingersoll Auto Iovino Brothers Sean & Maurenn (Elston) Kerins ‘77 (P) Mrs. Joan Wixted Kiely ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. David Laros (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Leggett/PepsiCo. Timothy & Mary Beth LiVolsi Mr. & Mrs. Michael Loya ‘79 (P) Jennifer and Marty Lynch ‘79 (P) Mr. John Madzula Mr. & Mrs. C. M. Mango Patrick & Kathy (Scozzafava) Mannion ‘81 Mr. David Mansell (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Marie Nugent Temporary Services, Inc. Mr. Keith Martinich ‘86 Mr. Ralph McIntosh ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Gregory McKenna McKenney Mechanical Cont.

Ms. Dale Mello (P) Mrs. Ellen Vogt Meyst ‘89 Mr. Francisco Middleton ‘92 Anne Ragusa & James Morris (P) Mr. James Morrissey ‘76 Mrs. Betsy Murphy* Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Murphy (P) Mr. Donald Naiman ‘03

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Natal (P) The Network Support Co. Palmer Brothers Hardware Mr. & Mrs. Steve Palmer ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. Philip Petrosky Mark DePaul ‘78/Pitney Bowes (in memory of Louis DePaul) Robert & Lisa (Briscoe) Plumb ‘78 (P)* Mr. David Pond Poulin Associates Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rapley (P) David & Terri Ring, Jr.* Mr. & Mrs. James Rist (P) Mr. & Mrs. David Rudolf (P) Ms. Marita A. Ryan Mr. & Mrs. William Ryan (P) Mrs. Hyang Im Ryoo (P) Atty. Thomas J. Saadi ‘88 Mr. Bob Sacchi Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury Ms. Patricia Saviano ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Silva (P) Mrs. Elizabeth Soegaard Mrs. Julie Sorcek* Ms. Eleanor Staib ‘73 Mr. Paul Stascavage Mr. & Mrs. Devin T. Stilson ‘69 Joseph & Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87* Mr. Jay Vaccarelli ‘73/AIG Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Houten ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Vodola (P) Ms. Susan Ward (P) Dreama Ross/Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program Mr. & Mrs. David Whitmore (P) Mrs. Kathleen Witek (P) Mr. Joseph Zielinski (P) Patrons Club ($100 - $249) Mr. & Mrs. Chip Abbott (P) Ms. Regina Adducci (P) Mr. Richard Albanese /PepsiCo. Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Amend ‘94 Ms. Julia Amodeo ‘13 Louis & Catherine (Spak) Amodeo ‘79 (P) Mr. & Mrs. William Anderson Anonymous Anonymous (P) Archer Engineering Mr. Matthew Ariniello Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Armold (P) Mrs. Kathleen Azzariti (MASC in memory of Robert Lambert) Mr. & Mrs. John Baker (P) Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Baker (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Barbosa Jr.* Mr. & Mrs. John Benicewicz (P) Best Western Plus Mr. Jim Bifulco Mrs. Tracy Bowman (P) Ms. Colleen M. Brereton (P)* Marcey (Chapman) Briscoe ‘89* Mr. & Mrs. Greg Broderick (P) Mr. & Mrs. Brian Broggy (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brunetti ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Buckley (P)* Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bukowski (P) Ms. Richelle Burr (P) Mr. & Mrs. Marlon Cabrera (P) Ms. Elizabeth Cahill (P) Mr. & Mrs. Rocco Calo (P) Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Camillo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Campagna (P) Mr. & Mrs. John Capilli (P)

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

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

Patrons Club ($100 - $249) continued Mr. & Mrs. Brian Carey (P) Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Carino, III (P) Richard & Patricia Carmen Mr. Daniel Casagrande ‘72 Dr. Eugene B. Casagrande ‘75 John & Michele (LaJoie) Chipman ‘82 (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Chiravelli (P) James & Nicole (Randazzo) Cipriani ‘89 Mrs. Patricia (Comer) Cochran ‘74 Como & Nicholson Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Conte Mr. & Mrs. Michael Coppola (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Coppola (P) Ms. Judith Corbett ‘66 Cornell Memorial Home Mr. & Mrs. Tom Correa (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Costa (P) Mr. & Mrs. William Craig ‘74 Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cross (P) The Perry Family Mr. & Mrs. Philip Curran Mr. & Mrs. Gary Daniels (P) Fran Dattalo Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D’Ausilio* Mr. John Deep Mr. & Mrs. Ted Deisenroth (P) Mr. & Mrs. Edward Delany Mr. Dinsmore/LIDS Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Dobos (P) Mrs. Ann Marie D’Onofrio (P) Mr. & Mrs. Bill Donohue (P) Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Doolan ‘68 Peter & Patricia (Fedigan) Drake ‘85 (P) Msgr. Thomas J. Driscoll Ms. Caryl Drohan ‘91 Mr. & Mrs. Demosthenes Drougas (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Duffy (P) Mr. & Mrs. Chris Duran (P) Earthmovers, Inc. Elans Patricia (Curran) Ellsworth ‘67 Elmer’s Diner, Inc. Marc Ennis ‘93 Mr. Alex Esposito* Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Esteban (P) Mr. & Mrs. Allan Eyring (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Finnegan (P) First Giving Mr. James Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Franqueira (P) Ms. Mary Fredlund Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Frizzell ‘87 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Gaburungyi (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Gallagher ‘90 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Peter Gallagher ‘75 Dr. Robert & Virginia Gamper Mr. & Mrs. Harold Gantert ‘74 Susan and Joseph Gerics Mr. Robert E. Gerwien Sr. C. Gianfranceschi ‘78 Richard & Peggy Gisonny Mr. & Mrs. Chris Godino (P) Christine (Mizwicki) Grabowski ‘69 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Green (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. Rob Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Dan Grise Walter & Eileen Gross (P) Mrs. Patricia Bongo Gustavson ‘81 Hantsch Electric Inc. Paul & Paulette Hart, P‘92, ‘96, ‘98, ‘02, ‘06

Mr. & Mrs. James Hawk ‘82 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Heinlein (P) Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Henderson (P) Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Hewitt (P) Mr. & Mrs. Rob Hilliard (P) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hilliard (GP) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hiro ‘68 Mr. Kevin Hobert (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. & Mrs. Jay Hoefer (P) Mr. Kevin C. Hudak ‘03 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hughes, Sr. (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hyland (P) Mr. & Mrs. George Irving (in memory of Michael Robbins) Mr. & Mrs. William Jakubek Ms. Angie Jeffrey ‘89 Peter & Shirley Jeffrey Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home Ms. Jane Justo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Anton Kaeslin (P) Mr. & Mrs. Don Kallberg (P) Ms. Susan Kania ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Jayson Karp (P) Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Keenan (P) Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Kendziorski (P) Mr. & Mrs. Ray Kerins ‘88 Mr. & Mrs. Chris Kerner Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Kirkman (P) Mr. Jay & Mary Ellen Kowicz ‘72 Dr. Cathleen Kowalski ‘68 Mr. Kenneth Kowalski ‘70 Anthony & Jeanne (Volpe) Kozlowski ‘80 (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Lagas (P) Ms. Karen M. Lanigan ‘71 Mr. Robert C. Leggett ‘83 Rene Lerer (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Ms. Beth Anne LiVolsi ‘89 Ms. Kathy LiVolsi ‘82 Mr. Phil Lopresti Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ludanyi (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dan Luongo (P) Mr. Lockwood J. Lyons ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Maguire (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Maher (P) Ms. Laurie Martone Mrs. Sherry Marussich Ms. Lori Mazzucco (P) Ms. Mary Mazzucco ‘81 Sr. Anne McCarthy Mr. & Mrs. Frank McDermott (P) Mr. Peter McEwan ‘02 Ms. Cynthia C. McHugh ‘80 Mr. Jeff McKenzie Ms. Betty Lou McKeon Sen. Michael McLachlan Ms. Maura Melody Rebecca Dzubak Mercaldo ‘81 Bridget Corkery/Merck Partnership For Giving Federick & Mary Denise Merkel Jeanne (Merola) Bennett ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Mertens* Microtel Inn & Suites Mr. & Mrs. Joe Mingachos (P) Mr. & Mrs. Steve Mitchell (P) Mr. & Mrs. Tom Mitchell (P) Paul and Susan Mohn Ms. Joanne Montesi Ms. Elizabeth Wierengo Moran Mr. & Mrs. Steven Moretti (P) Mr. Nate Morgan ‘89 Mr. Amir Motamedi (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. John F. Mulvihill ‘70

Richard & Melissa (Connolly) Nathanson ‘79 (P) Newbury Inn & Suites Mr. & Mrs. Mark Nolan ‘76 Mr. & Mrs. Francis Novachek O’Hara Family Fund Ms. Margaret M. O’Keefe Mr. & Mrs. James Olencki (P) Ms. Kathleen O’Rourke ‘81 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Oskam (P) Mrs. Jean Otton (in honor of Msgr. Robert Weiss) Pearson Curriculum Ms. Terese Pepin (P) Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Peralta (P) Mr. & Mrs. Tarique Perera (P) The Perry Family, P‘95 & ‘11 George and Teresa Pesce (P) Mrs. Karin Craig Petrini ‘70 Pitney Bowes Mr. & Mrs. John Pitrelli (P) Mrs. Teresa Anne (LiVolsi) Poulos ‘94 Ms. Lisa Powers ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. John Priest, Jr. (P) Ms. Joan Pryde ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Pucci (P) Mr. James Purcell ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Roger Raffini (P) Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ravo Mr. J. Patrick Richardson ‘67 Ring’s End Ms. Chelsie Rizzo ‘08 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Rogg Ms. Mary Roos ‘02 Mr. & Mrs. Tom Ross (P)/Wells Fargo Advisors Ms. Lynn Rowe Ms. Lois Russell Atty. Joseph Saffi ‘67 Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish, Brookfield Mr. Frank R. Salvatore Jr. ‘84 Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sanches (P) Drs. Kenneth and Joann SanGiacomo (P) Mr. Thomas J. Sansone ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. John Scharfenberg (P) Ms. Norma Schlager Mr. Bob Schlichtig ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Al Schretter (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Schultz (P) Mr. & Mrs. Paul Schuyler (P) Mr. & Mrs. William Schweitzer Jr. (P) Chris Setaro ‘83 Monika (Gronlund) Shubert ‘90 Ms. Amanda Simpson (P) Smart Tuition Ed & Grace Smith Mary Sotnik ‘79 Ms. Claudia Stephan Mrs. Nanci Stockmann* Mr. & Mrs. Art Strenkert (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Sturges ‘67 Ms. Denise A. Sullivan ‘66 Ms. Tammy (Hoppstein) Sullivan ‘83 (P) Ms. Lisa Swift ‘81 Target Take Charge of Education Ms. Jean Ryan Tepas ‘66 Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Tirado (P) Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Toscano (P) Mr. & Mrs. Tony Turner (P) Drs. Victor and Natalia Usatii (P) Mr. & Mrs. Mark Vaghi ‘71

*= faculty and staff (2012-2013) P= parent/guardian of current students GP= grandparents of current students

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Patrons Club ($100 - $249) continued Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Vannucci Michelle Ullom/Verizon Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Albert Vitiello (P) Mr. & Mrs. Charles Volpe, II ‘78 (P) Mr. Kevin Walsh ‘78 Mrs. Margaret Walsh (in memory of James P. Walsh, Jr) Mr. & Mrs. William Ward ‘74 Ms. Liz Weber Wells Fargo Advisors Mrs. Kelly (Moffa) Whalen ‘90 Ms. Michele (Myott) Whitlock ‘84 Ms. Margaret Reese Williamson ‘71 Ms. Bonnie Zuccala Zucco Co. Inc. Friends Club (Up to $99) Mr. George Aiello ‘89 Mr. Michael Anastasio ‘89 Arnold & Claire (Mahoney) Anderson ‘75 (P) Anonymous ‘89 Anonymous ‘89 Anonymous ‘89 Anonymous ‘89 Anonymous ‘89 Anonymous ‘89 Anonymous ‘89 Anonymous ‘94 Anonymous ‘12 Mr. & Mrs. Gilberto Arruda (P) Ms. Nancy Baldaserini ‘71 Michael & Nancy (Sousa) Ballwig ‘91 (P) Mr. Tom Batewell ‘86 Dr. & Mrs. John Benusis (in memory of Robert Lambert) Mr. & Mrs. Victor Bermeo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Agostinho Bico (P) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Bissonette (P) Mr. Keith Bliss ‘87 Ms. Danielle Guertin Bon Tempo ‘91 Ms. Brooke Bondur ‘89 Ms. Sarah Brooker Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Brown (P) Ms. Patricia Brown Ms. Ann Brown Mr. Paul J. Brown ‘70 Mrs. Judith Brown (GP) Ms. Sasha Brundage Burrell & Winans Ms. Meagan Cann ‘03 Mr. Louis Capellaro ‘78 Ms. Adriana Carino ‘13 Mr. Gabriel Carino, IV ‘10 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Carlsen Ms. Jennifer (Gallagher) Carnes ‘83 Ms. Ginny Carroll Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Castaldi* Mr. & Mrs. John Cerrone (P) Mr. Minghao Chen ‘14 Ms. Jane G. Cipriano ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Clarke ‘78 (P) Ms. Brenda (Culhane) Cleary ‘66 Karen Connors (in memory of Gerald W. LeBlanc) Mr. Frank Cooney ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. John Cotte Mr. & Mrs. John Courtney (P) Mrs. Kimberly (Nelson) Crisp ‘88 Mr. James Cristantiello ‘03 Ms. Kara Crowley (P) Mr. & Mrs. Frank Cuccia (P) Ms. Maribeth Cummings ‘85

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Mr. Patrick Curtin ‘89 Ms. Susan Simonovich DaCosta ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Charles Daily (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Dalmedo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Davis Mr. Joe DeFigueiredo ‘89 Ms. Kristine (Colucci) DeNeve ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Diamond (P) Mr. & Mrs. John DiCarlo (P) Mr. & Mrs. Don Doering (P) Ms. Stephanie Duran ‘03 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Durkin Mr. & Mrs. John Edmond Ms. Susan C. Elmore ‘67 Ms. Amy Spak Escamilla ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Esposito Green Funeral Home Paul & Julie Barrier Ferreira ‘91 (P) Ms. Mary Finn (P) Ms. Kathy Logan Fitzmaurice ‘88 Atty. & Mrs. Martin J. Foncello ‘96 Ms. Karen Forcade Mr. William Fowler* Ms. Jessica Gaboriault ‘04 Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Gaeta (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. & Mrs. N.E. Gage Ms. Renee B. Gardiner ‘82 Ms. Regina Gardner ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. James Gavin Mr. & Mrs. Carl Gilbert Mr. & Mrs. Peter Girolamo (P) Mr. Jeffrey Goethals ‘89 Michael and Helen (Gulya) Goewey ‘68 (in memory of James Holton ‘67) Mrs. Gladys Gonzalez* Ms. Kathleen (Flanagan) Grabert ‘72 Mr. Gary Gramling ‘72 Mrs. Suzanne Greenwood ‘78 Mr. & Mrs. Rigo Griggs, Sr. (P) Mrs. Gloria Gross ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hall (P) Ms. Kathy Flynn Hamilton ‘89 John and Catherine Hannigan Ms. Victoria Hickey ‘66 Ms. Faith Hickey ‘88 Ms. Kristin Hopper ‘88 Ms. Shannon Horosky Mr. James Hyland ‘76 Mr. Angel Idrovo (P) Ms. Devin Imperati ‘15 Mr. Richard Imperati (P) Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ivester Ms. Jan Maria Jagush ‘71 Mr. & Mrs. Peter Jennings (P) Mr. Greg Johnson ‘89 Ms. Susan Kane ‘69 Ms. Marta Keane ‘72 Ms. Kelley Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Kelly Mr. Greg Kerl ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. David Kulo ‘80 (P) Ms. Kate Kunze William & Maureen (Cooke) Kuroski ‘84 (P) Mr. Joseph Lazzaro Ms. Meredith Pickel Ledney ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Ian Lenz (P) Ms. Ruilin Li ‘13 Ms. Jennifer Merkel Lipari ‘89 Mr. & Mrs. Jim LiVolsi Ms. Megan LiVolsi ‘97 Ms. Diane (Sousa) Locke ‘89

Mr. Christopher Logan ‘89 Ms. Karen Logan ‘89 Mrs. Karen Loker* Ms. Maribel Lopez ‘89 Mr. Steve Lucas Ms. Caryl A. Lucchesi ‘72 Ms. Julianna Lunetta (P) Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Magrino Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mancini (P) Mr. & Mrs. Chris Mango ‘82/The Hartford Ins. Mrs. Maureen Mango-Austin ‘88 Mr. James Mannion ‘68 Mr. Nicholas Maraglino Ms. Sandy Define Margoles ‘68 Ms. Colleen (Walsh) Mars ‘84 Ms. Jennifer Ruddy Masi ‘89 Mr. Justin Matz ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. David McCann (P) Ms. Jennifer (Barry) McCarthy ‘89 Mr. Bud McClellan Mrs. Debra (Drury) McCoy ‘87 (P) Mr. Jay McDougall Mr. Tom McFeeley ‘89 Mrs. Nancy McGovern Al & Joan Mead Casey Meehan Ms. Erin P. Melody ‘90 Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Meyer Mr. & Mrs. Michael Miska Megan Mitchell ‘10 LTC Andy Morgado ‘90 Mr. Hal Morgan ‘67 Mr. Ronnie Morsey ‘70 Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Mortimer (P) Ms. Kathleen Draper Mount ‘71 Mullen Family Dentistry Ms. Tammy Mulligan (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mrs. Catherine (Richardson) Murdock ‘69 The Murdock Family (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. Bill Murphy ‘66 Ms. Annette Kozlowski Nagle ‘89 Ms. Ellen Nalley (in memory of Robert Lambert) Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Naves Ms. Susan Defranco O`Callaghan ‘87 Mrs. Ann O`Hara Mr. John P. O`Keefe Ms. Maryann Oley (P) Mr. & Mrs. Jim O`Neill Ms. Linda Orlando Ottavio ‘69 Mrs. Diana (Fadus) Paproski ‘73 Mr. Tom Pesce ‘99 Mrs. Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ‘01* Mr. & Mrs. Charles Pizzo (P) Ms. Ashley Plumb ‘06 Mr. & Mrs. George Porco (P) Ms. Susan (Kaback) Poulos ‘89 Kevin & Robbin (Pennell) Preusse ‘77 (P) Ms. Marie Proverb* Ms. Nancy Quatraro Mr. Justin Ragsdale ‘99 Ms. Maria Realuyo Ms. Shirley Ricart (P) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Richter Ms. Elizabeth M. Riddle ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Ramiro Rodrigues (P) Ms. Nancy (Neal) Rose ‘89 Ms. Kelly McLachlan Rudis ‘89

Friends Club (Up to $99) continued

Ms. Michelle K. (Aiello) Rusie ‘88 Ms. Maggie Ryan ‘88 Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Ryan ‘86 Ms. Michelle Rybos ‘89 Ms. Gail M. Samaha ‘71 Ms. Marianne Beschle Sample ‘72 Ms. Christine Daly Saudo ‘93 Ms. Lorraine Sautner ‘82 Ms. Justine Savage Ms. Marjorie Shannon ‘81 Mr. Dan Shea Patti & Ellen Shepherd (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. & Mrs. Scott Sibberson (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. Patrick Simms Ms. Mary Slingerland Ms. Katherine McLachlan Smith ‘89 Mr. Craig Sollose ‘89 Christopher & Jennifer (Sullivan) St. Jean ‘89 (P) Dennis & Bernice St. Jean Matthew St. Jean ‘16 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Stankiewicz (P) Mr. Kevin Starke ‘86 Mr. & Mrs. Ken Stevens (P) Mr. & Mrs. James Stringer Mr. Matthew J. Sullivan ‘91

Mr. Americo Tadeu ‘76 Ms. Joan Takacs (P) Mr. & Mrs. Dean Tarsi (GP) ‘68 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Vairo (P) Ms. Kathleen M. Vannucci ‘00 Ms. Molly Vannucci ‘01 Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Volpe (P) Mr. & Mrs. Richard Waag (P) Geoffrey & Kathleen (Mahoney) Wakeford ‘77 (P) Mr. Ryan Walker* Donna & David Waltzer Ms. Alice Motta Wells ‘72 Ms. Laurie McKenzie White ‘81 Mr. David Whitehouse Mrs. Alexa Wild* Mr. Eugene Willingham (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Ms. Diane Wixted ‘72 Mr. & Mrs. Neil Wong Mr. & Mrs. David Yankana (P) Mr. Yardapes (in memory of Gerard LeBlanc) Mr. Mike Zarcone ‘68

Top Class Participation (# individuals) 1989 1979 1981 63% of Total Donors are Alumni Who Gave?

100% Administration 100% Advisory Board 61% Faculty/Staff

IHS Honors Former Principal, Mr. Gerwien with a Special Celebration on his 80th birthday Alumni from the graduating classes of 1966-2000, faculty, family, and friends raised funds for the new Robert Gerwien Scholarship created in his honor. The alumni of Immaculate High School have an enormous amount of respect and admiration for Mr. Gerwien and his service to the school for well over 30 years.

The Gerwien family has generously matched donations dollar for dollar up to $10,000. The scholarship will be awarded to incoming or current Immaculate High School students. The final scholarship amount of over $34,000 and notes from alumni were presented to him as his family celebrated his 80th birthday.

(Donors will be listed in next year’s Traditions.)

Top Class Participation # Individuals 1989 1981 1986

Dollars 1981 1989 1986

The Gerwien Family

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Alumni Council and Events Calendar A MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI OFFICE: When I stepped through the front door of Immaculate High School on my first day as Alumni Coordinator, I was filled with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia as I recalled four great years spent inside these walls. I encourage all of our alumni to visit IHS, where you will find the same feeling of welcome and of family, an amazing level of energy and school spirit, and of course, a faith-filled atmosphere that is at the heart of everything that happens at Immaculate.

As alumni, we share a special bond and a love of the school that spans over a half-century. It is wonderful for me to see how many of my fellow alumni have chosen to pass along the gift of an Immaculate education to their children. I want all alumni, everywhere, to know the same thing that current parents who are alums know -- GREAT things are happening at the Home of the Mustangs! We`d love for you to come back and see first-hand that the Mustang spirit is alive and well. We want you to reconnect with IHS and with each other. Lastly, we humbly ask you to give back whenever possible of your time, talents, and resources. Simply put, Immaculate High School needs the support of our alumni and we are extremely grateful for it.

We love to hear your stories and enjoy sharing your testimonials as to the impact an Immaculate education has had on your life. Please keep in touch and email me any time at dsuarez@immaculatehs.org. We are always looking for ways to better serve our alumni so that together we can serve our alma mater.

Denise (Henry) Suarez ’87 Alumni Coordinator (203) 744-1510 ext. 158 or dsuarez@immaculatehs.org

COME BACK! It is always wonderful when our alumni make a spontaneous

visit to IHS, attend the Spring Musical, gather a foursome for the Golf Outing, or cheer on the Mustangs at Homecoming. Check out the Alumni Events Calendar and know that you are always welcome back. If you would like to bring your own children for a tour of IHS, so that together you can see the changes and updates, as well as all of the ways that Immaculate is still a special place, please contact the school at (203) 744-1510, or just stop by!

Members of the Class of ‘81 who attended the 2013 IHS Gala. Pictured from left to right: Tom DeSantis, Sal Chieffalo, Lisa (Broadbridge) Coyle, Scott Mitchell, Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell, Kathleen O`Rourke, Patty (Bongo) Gustavson, Lisa Albano, Kathy (Scozzafava) Mannion, Becky (Dzubak) Mercaldo

Alumni Events Calendar (2013-2014) Be sure to check www.immaculatehs.org/alumni for updates The annual alumni basketball game

Save the Date

Alumni Christmas Social

Thursday, December 5, 2013 6:30PM Pippa’s Sports Cafe in Danbury

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Sept. 25 Sept. 28 Nov. 1 Nov. 28 Dec. 5 January 10 January 31 March 22 April 24-26 May 2 Spring 2014 Spring 2014 June 12

IHS Golf Tournament Homecoming (visit the Alumni Tent!)

Mass of Remembrance & Thanksgiving Breakfast IHS v. Notre Dame HS Football Game in Fairfield Christmas Social Alumni Basketball Game Career Day Gala Dinner Dance Spring Musical Grandparents & Special Persons Day Hall of Fame Dinner Fine Arts Wine Tasting Event Alumni Concert at the Palace Theater in Danbury

alumni@immaculatehs.org

RECONNECT!

We know that so many of our alumni want to get back in touch with IHS and with each other. Whether it’s by visiting the IHS website, downloading our new mobile app, or checking out our Facebook page and Twitter posts, alumni are being kept up-to-date on all of the happenings at their alma mater. The #1 thing that you can do to stay in touch with IHS and be kept informed is to update your contact information by going to www. immaculatehs.org/alumni. Alumni are also reconnecting with each other. The Classes of 2002 and 2003 recently held reunions in the spring, and the Classes of 1973, 1983 and 1993 are busily planning reunions for this fall!

Alumni

Alumni on Facebook: Not everything on Facebook works perfectly. For instance, listing your Education history with the proper Immaculate High School page can be rather difficult. Here’s an easy way to make sure you`re connected to the right page: start by editing your profile, in the box that asks ‘Where did you go to high school?` enter in “ImmaculateHighSchool” – no spacing is important here. Make sure to select the Immaculate High School with our crest on a cool blue thumbnail picture – see this screenshot for an example:

CLASS REUNIONS: Classes of 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009…THIS IS YOUR REUNION YEAR! Would you like to plan a reunion for your class but are not sure where to get started?

Please contact our Alumni Coordinator, Denise Suarez ‘87 at dsuarez@ immaculatehs.org, or visit our website at www.immaculatehs.org/reunion.

Mrs. Arsenault joined members of the Class of ‘02 at their recent reunion

GIVE BACK!

Alumni should feel great about where Immaculate High School is headed. IHS is on the move and we need the support of our over 6,000 alumni more than ever. We need you to come back and enjoy many of the fun annual events that Immaculate hosts. We need you to give of your time and talents at Career Day, volunteering in any area of interest with the Alumni Association, or in planning a Class Reunion. If you have a business that could sponsor an event, or offer a service to IHS we would be most grateful and happy to list your contribution on the IHS website.

And of course, we need your help financially. As you`ll see in the testimonials of Brian McGovern ‘89 and David Cappiello ‘86, our alums feel that their investment in the students, the Mission, and the future of Immaculate High School is a good one!

We thank the Class of ‘03 for donating $1000 to Angel Aid in memory of their classmates Richard Gustavson and Armin Pfeil during their recent reunion. Pictured from left to right are the reunion organizers: Tamra Butler, Kevin Hudak, Jack Dunleavy & Don Naiman

Alumni Testimonials I am a proud Mustang. I had a great time as a student of Immaculate and many of my best adult friends I met at Immaculate. We decided to sponsor student scholarships because we believe in the mission of the school. The development of the entire student is crucial to develop leaders of tomorrow. My entire family loves the process of selecting the students for our scholarships. We read the essays, so full of hope and possibilities and then we decide together. We feel it’s our turn to help other students experience what I loved when I first became a Mustang.

Brian McGovern ‘89

Officers of the Alumni Council President Brian McGovern ‘89 Vice President David Cappiello ‘86 Secretary Marianne (Urkiel) Mitchell ‘81, P‘10, ‘14 Treasurer Matthew Westervelt ‘07

I entered the halls of Immaculate High School 31 years ago. Like many other freshman starting high school, I was probably more concerned about making new friends and having fun than getting a quality education. But at IHS, this wasn`t a choice I had to make. The education I received at Immaculate was second-to-none, and the individual attention the teachers were able to give me was invaluable. Immaculate High School helped give me both strong educational and social foundations that have allowed me to grow personally and professionally, and I will always be grateful. That is why I have chosen to serve on the IHS Development Committee and as Vice President of the Alumni Association. In addition, I have committed to giving a four-year Alumni Scholarship to an incoming IHS freshman who is both, deserving and in need. In my opinion, there is no better way to show my appreciation to our alma matter than to give of my time, talent and personal resources to ensure that the today’s students have the same opportunities that I had over three decades ago.

The Alumni Council is looking for volunteers to be the lead contact person for each graduating year.

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Denise Suarez ‘87 at dsuarez@immaculatehs.org.

David Cappiello ‘86

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Class Notes Have you moved, changed jobs, married, earned a degree, had a baby and not let us know? We`d like to hear from you. Email your photos, especially alumni gatherings to dsuarez@immaculatehs.org or mail to Alumni News, Immaculate High School, 73 Southern Blvd, Danbury, CT 06810.

1960s

Bob Godfrey ‘66 serves as the state representative of the General Assembly’s 110th District in Danbury. Now in his 12th term in the House of Representatives, he has a leadership role as Deputy Speaker and is a member of the Judiciary, Government, Administration & Elections, and Legislative Management Committees.

Bob serves in a national leadership role as chairman of the influential Council of State Governments (CSG).

Since his first election in 1988, he has been recognized as a state leader for legislation to protect children and families at home and in school, and to ensure that state government is both transparent and accessible.

1970s

Joe Boland ‘72 published his first book with Ramsfield Press called “You are Here: Romville Stories,” a collection of short stories set in the fictional (but suspiciously Danbury-esque) town of Romville. His book launch was held on August 11 at The Palace Theater in Danbury.

John R. Cameron, Jr. ‘78 has been the Director of Golf at the Daytona Beach Golf Club for the past 14 years and has won numerous North Florida PGA Awards for his efforts in Junior Golf and for developing golf participation programs at the Daytona Beach Golf Club. John also serves on the Port Orange City Parks & Recreation Board, The Daytona Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau Athletics Advisory Board, the Mainland High School Athletics Academy Board, and was named Atlantic High School Volunteer of the Year for his work with the golf teams in 2008. He and his wife Suzette have a 16-year old son named Jacob.

Jim E. Hyland II ‘76 is currently employed as the Administrator of the Division of Abdominal Transplantation in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He married Sharon Turner Harris in October 2012 and they reside in Humble, Texas.

Deirdre (Dolan) Nesline ‘79 recently started Smooth Transitions of Connecticut and Florida where she assists people and their families as a Professional Move Manager and Organizer. This year she and her husband, David Nesline celebrate 28 years of marriage.

1980s

Margie Connors ‘80 residing in Pflugerville, Texas is in her 31st year as an RN and is currently Director of Emergency Services at St. Davids Georgetown Hospital. Kids Jimmy Dirienzo and Katy Dirienzo (dad is Jim Dirienzo ‘78 and passed in 2009) are “great!” She recently met up with former classmate Cheryl (Applegate) Buteaux for lunch -neighbors by only 150 miles!

Shawn Davis ‘88 and Jami Robbins tied the knot on May 17, 2013.

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Chris Dodge ‘87 was recently named Assistant Principal/Athletic Director of Appomatox County Public Schools in Virginia.

Elizabeth Durkin ‘89 was recently named Director of Marketing & Public Relations at Urgent Care of Connecticut. The company is growing rapidly, opening new clinics throughout the northeast over the next several years.

Marie (Bouton) McGuirk ‘80 won the Charlestown Iron Chef Throwdown - the Battle of Corned Beef on June 1, 2013. Chef Marie has raised money and awareness for the Independent Transportation Network which provides dignified rides for seniors in the greater Charleston, South Carolina area. She is also an attorney.

Nelson Mingachos ‘89, P‘17 on being named CHSCA Coach of the Year for Girls Soccer. Nelson has been a coach for the Mustangs for many years, as evidenced by his nine State Championships in ten years.

Dave Sullivan ‘89 and his wife Stacey live with daughters (Samantha - 5 years old and Charlotte - 3 years old) in Maplewood, New Jersey. Currently, he works for Turner Broadcasting in New York City. Dave recently volunteered for IHS and edited our “Don’t Give” fundraising video.

Christopher Tetro ‘85, was selected the 2013 Faculty Senate Excellence in Teaching Award for Affiliate faculty at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Chris is a professor for the Human Performance and Sport Department at MSU-Denver teaching a series of health related classes. Previously, he was Head Cross-Country Coach, Strength and Conditioning Consultant, and Assistant Director of Sports Information at Fairfield University, where he earned his master’s degree in education. He is the founder and president of Tetro Performance and a fitness industry veteran. Chris, his wife Cathleen, and their children Cal and Claire, reside in Broomfield, Colorado.

1990s

Dr. Julie Barrier Ferreira ‘91 was recently named Assistant Principal of Saxe Middle School in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Erick Schork ‘91 has been named a Master Strength Coach by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.

Kelly (Fitzgerald) Spielman ‘95 resides in Milford, Connecticut with her husband, David and their three children - son Peter, daughter Parker, and infant Charlotte.

While employed as a Project Manager at Merritt Graphics, Kelly is also pursuing her Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Graduate Certificate at the University of New Haven, and plans on completing her courses by December of this year.

2000s

Justin Alberto ‘00 has recently been selected as one of the 2013 Delaware Rising Stars for Corporate Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Rights.

Jack Dunleavy ‘03 was sworn in as a police officer in Winchester, New Hampshire this summer.

Jacqueline Fischer ‘09 graduated from the United States Naval Academy this year.

During the graduation ceremony, she was pinned by Julian Christe IHS ‘07 after she was commissioned.

Ryan Kelley ‘03 was married to Kristin Mary on April 7, 2013 Lauren Preusse ‘04 recently returned from Liberia, West Africa after teaching Biology in the Peace Corp for a year. She has a degree in biology and psychology from Western Connecticut State University.

Adam Ross ‘01 and Catherine Lynch ‘93 were wed on March 26, 2013 in Fairfield, Connecticut.

David Simone ‘05 was selected to play professionally in the prestigious Australian club baseball league with the Wanneroo Giants of the ABL. The Giants are made up of a combination of former MLB players and Australia’s top baseball prospects. Dave will also help coach several Australian youth teams as well.

Joe Stabile ‘02 is a firefighter and has been credited with saving the life of a woman with food lodged in her throat in the Danbury Fair Mall on Monday, Nov 12, 2012.

Melinda Tarsi ‘02 belonged to the honors program at Western CT State University and is currently completing her doctoral degree at the University of Massachusetts, where she received a full tuition scholarship and a stipend for teaching based on her work at WCSU.

2010s

Chelsea Ampeloquio ‘11 is a junior at the UCONN majoring in Biological Science. She is an active member of the UCONN Medical Humanitarian Society, an organization that engages in community service projects to benefit under-privileged and vulnerable populations stricken by medical disaster.

Chelsea was recently selected to embark on their next international medical campaign trip this coming January to the historic city of La Antigua, Guatemala. She will assist the doctors on site to provide the proper medical care for those in need.

Patrick Clark ‘11 is attending UCONN majoring in Biological Science and Human Rights. He spent his spring semester in a study abroad program in Cape Town, South Africa. While there, he and three other classmates founded Books For Nyanga, a state-wide book drive to benefit the local high school which lacked books. The founders rallied support on Facebook and Twitter and set up an online donation form and received an amazing response. This was the first time UCONN students in Cape Town have tackled a project of this magnitude.

John Herlihy ‘11 will be attending the National University of Singapore in China during his fall semester in 2013. John is majoring in History and had been attending UCONN. Anthony Mazzucco ‘10 is currently attending Bentley University. He recently spent a semester studying at the business school at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. While abroad, he also traveled to Bali, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Megan Mitchell ‘10 currently attends Emerson College and won an award for Outstanding Television Personality from the EVVY Awards, a college student produced award show honoring college broadcasters.

“When you start the adventure of High School you are never quite sure where it will lead. In many respects you aren`t sure what is being absorbed as your mind and spirit grows. With me, the realization came first in biology class at Immaculate. I loved the natural world. As I grew older and studied in college, the world was opening to environmental issues.

Alumni Spotlight

Bob Perciasepe ‘69

This fit so well with the moral compass I inherited from my time at Immaculate. There is a wonderful purpose our lives can achieve in service to others. This was a theme of my high school years and it is the way I have approached my career in public service protecting public health.” Bob Perciasepe Bob Perciasepe is currently the Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Appointed by President Obama in 2009, Bob continues a career that spans nearly four decades as one of the nation’s leading environmental and public policy figures. An expert on environmental stewardship, advocacy, public policy, and national resource and organizational management, he is widely respected within the environmental and U.S. business communities.

Bob’s extensive experience includes service both inside and outside of government. He served as a top EPA official in the Clinton Administration when he was first appointed to serve as the nation’s top water official and later as the senior official responsible for air quality across the U.S. Prior to being named to his current position, he was Chief Operating Officer at the National Audubon Society, one of the world’s leading environmental organizations. He has also held top positions within state and municipal government, including as Secretary of the Environment for the State of Maryland and as a senior official for the City of Baltimore.

Bob Perciasepe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in planning and public administration from the Maxwell School of Syracuse University. He and his wife have two daughters.

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We offer our prayers for all members of the Immaculate community who have entered eternal life and for their families.

(Listing as of September 10, 2013)

Prayers for Our Recently Departed Alumni & Faculty Samantha Boyle ‘02 Roger Burke ‘72 Giovanni Cerra ‘93 Mary Foley ‘83 Paula Fischer Gillotti ‘83 Sr. Anne Gilson, OP (IHS 1976-1985) James Hulton ‘67 Claire Illig ‘11 Josephine Kelly (IHS 1965-1982) Christopher McKay ‘91 Jaqueline Naumann ‘73 Kevin O`Marra ‘73 John Patrick Richardson ‘67 Noreen Tomaino ‘66 Joann Emanuele Robinson ‘87

In Memory of Recently Deceased Relatives of the IHS Family Bernard Henry, father of Denise & Dana ‘87 and Andrea ‘90 Robert Lambert, father of Rosemary ‘92 Gerard LeBlanc, father of Kerry ‘81, Robert ‘84 & Clare ‘88 Caroline Previdi, daughter of Jeff ‘90 Keith Sherrick, father of Chris ‘12 Michael & Vasiliki Stavros, parents of Michelle ‘87

Mass cards are a special way to remember a family member or friend. The suggested donation is $10. To request a Mass card, please contact Spiritual Director, Fr. Jeff Couture at (203) 744-1510 extension 170 or frjeff@immaculatehs.org.

EDUCATION CHANGES LIVES AND SO CAN YOU How different would you life be without your Immaculate High School education? Whether you`re a firstgeneration high school graduate or a second-generation alumnus, the value of your Immaculate experience is probably clear.

Maintaining academic excellence and student access has become increasingly difficult in light of rising tuition costs and the current economy. Estate gifts are one of the simplest and most popular ways to help Immaculate High School meet these challenges.

Won`t you please join us? Just use the following language on IRA or insurance beneficiary forms, or in a will or trust. It’s that simple.

“I leave (e.g.% of estate, $ amount, residue) to Immaculate High School, a non-profit corporation (Tax ID #06-1353635), to be used for (*fill in from options below) at Immaculate High School.” *financial need-based scholarships *academic merit-based scholarships *general support of educational programs and activities

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For more information on designating your gift, please contact: Immaculate High School 73 Southern Blvd. Danbury, CT 06810 Susan Nolan (203) 744-1510 ext 135 snolan@immaculatehs.org www.immaculatehs.org

Donor Spotlight

George Landegger

Mr. Landegger is pictured with this year’s Landegger Scholars: (First row leftright) Chianny Dejesus ‘16, Brianna Dachenhausen ‘16, Lorena Curtis ‘16, Margot Cano ‘16, Denise Bermeo ‘15; Second row: Mykland Cothias ‘16, Christopher Magana, 15, Marcus Espinal ‘16, Patrick Relator ‘16, Joao Vieira ‘15, Thomas Zielinski ‘14, Randy Hurtado ‘ 15, and Tom Cherisme ‘ 16

George Landegger is a blessing to the Immaculate community.

Kathleen Casey praised Mr. Landegger’s contributions by saying, “George Landegger is a great partner to Immaculate and an incredible man, not just because of his amazing generosity but because he cares so deeply about the students. He is truly invested in their education in every sense of the word.” Below Mr. Landegger describes why he believes in supporting Immaculate High School and our mission.

Throughout my life I have had positive exposure to Catholic education, beginning with parochial school nuns through the 4th grade at St. Augustine’s in Larchmont, New York, followed by the Irish Christian brothers at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, New York, and then the Jesuits at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

The relationship with Georgetown has continued over the past 30 years, first as a member of the Board of Visitors at the Foreign Service School, and later as Chairman and Chairman Emeritus.

policy. I quickly agreed to provide four scholarships a year for kindergarten through ninth grade, and then six scholarships for each of the four years at Immaculate.

Immaculate is such a caring place for incoming students, starting with the administrators, school counselors, teachers, and most importantly, the other students, creating the nurturing environment to help open minds and achieve full participation in the beautiful community called Immaculate.

“Immaculate is such a caring place for incoming students, starting with the administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, and very importantly, the other students, creating the nurturing environment to help open minds and achieve full participation in the beautiful community called Immaculate.”

Approximately 20 years ago, under the leadership of Fr. Robert Morrissey, pastor of St. Mary’s in Ridgefield, we collaborated in re-establishing the parochial grammar school, one class at a time, and ultimately served approximately 200 students in eight grades.My activity in education included the public school sector and the placement of Writing-to-Read systems in 73% of kindergarten through 12th grade classes in Alabama; providing scholarships to junior colleges and four-year institutions in that state, and later chairing the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.

In Connecticut, I met with Dr. Margaret Dames, then Head of Education for the Diocese, as well as the leadership at Immaculate High School and at St. Peter’s/Sacred Heart Grammar School in Danbury, and received an enthusiastic reception. My thought process was that, if children were financially able to go into the parochial system and then into a Diocesan high school like Immaculate, there could be a “pipeline” to college and a better life. As I got to know the extremely committed administrators, teachers and guidance counselors at Immaculate, it became evident that this school was extraordinary and working hard toward a “no child left behind”

When making the decision to partner with Immaculate, I was unaware that Immaculate was also at the cutting edge of the new paradigm in education – the “flipped” classroom. Immaculate has assimilated them into their curriculum and created a situation where basic information is supplied on-line on iPads at home, and the students come to school already equipped to participate in a seminar-like discussion, which the teacher moderates as the students engage in collaborative work.

Anyone who has been involved in conveying information to others knows that the best way to learn is, in fact, to teach, and Immaculate has been the pioneer in Connecticut’s Diocesan world in adopting this new approach which involves students learning, not by rote, but through understanding the subject matter.

Last year, all the scholarship winners, their parents, school counselors, and administrators were brought together for a celebratory dinner – an event that is intended to take place annually, though over time, we will need a bigger venue.

It is a joy for me to be able to provide this opportunity to deserving students, and an honor to be part of the outstanding educational work that is done everyday in the classroom, in guidance sessions, on the playing field, and in the administrators’ offices at Immaculate High School.

George F. Landegger

George F. Landegger is Chairman, CEO and primary owner of Parsons & Whittemore, a privately held company headquartered in Rye Brook, New York.

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What Immaculate Means to Me...

“I am getting ready for another football season out at the University of Notre Dame, cheering on the Fighting Irish from the student section. In addition, I have spent the last semester working in New York City for the Chairman of NBC Sports and continue this summer to sit beside the SVP of Marketing. I realize that the opportunities that have been given to me would not have been possible without the foundation that Immaculate High School helped create for me. The principles it fostered, both inside and outside the classroom, allowed me to continue to grow and develop throughout my collegiate experience. Thank you Immaculate for all you do for your students!” Jennifer Daily ‘10

“I owe a lot to Immaculate as my teachers helped prepare me for college but more importantly they taught me that hard work, humility and perseverance pay off. Currently, I am a team physician leader at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, part of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. I treat injured military personnel from all branches of the armed services at the National Intrepid.” Dr. Eugene Casagrande ‘75

“I don’t think I would have accomplished my achievements at University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom without the motivation provided by IHS. My second out of only three years at University, I was chosen as the first female, first international, and youngest director of the University’s musical. I was given £8,000 and a lot of good faith to produce a musical of my choice, with my choice of production and creative team members, and my choice of venue.

Jekyll & Hyde the Musical was shown at the Nottingham Arts Theatre in the City Centre to a audience of 320 people per show. It ran from the 27th of February until the 2nd of March.” Lauren Burkardt‘11 “I would be nowhere near the person I am today without my time at IHS! What a difference the faculty and atmosphere IHS has on its students! I just finished my third year at Marywood University pursuing a double major in Hospitality Management and Marketing. I will be graduating early in December 2013 due to the AP credits from IHS. This year I was named as the 2013 IACC (International Association of Conference Centers) Future Leader Award Recipient and also named as the recipient of the 2013 NICHE ICHRIE Promise award scholarship for excellence in hospitality & culinary. I launched the “Love is Stronger” project to show students and the community around my school that love is stronger than violence, in wake of the terrible tragedy in Newtown and delivered 1,500 homemade valentines to the Newtown community for Valentine’s Day. I continue to dance, am the captain of the Marywood Dance Team as well as bake. My mom and I opened an in-home bakery in 2011 and I am enjoying making specialty cakes for clients around the area. I am working as a marketing manager at a beautiful historic hotel, the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. I owe a huge THANK YOU to IHS for giving me the foundation to excel at my college. IHS taught me the importance of working hard academically as well as upholding a strong role in the community, qualities both of which I have brought with me as I continue on through life and prepare to graduate.” Amanda Greenwood ‘10

IHS alumni parents congratulate their sons and daughters, graduates of the Class of 2013, as they continue the tradition. Pictured left-right: Gene Eriquez ‘71, Pamela (Haddad) O`Brien ‘83, Dominick Volpe ‘81, Joan (Burke) Volpe ‘87, Rachel Volpe, Connor O`Brien, Catherine (Spak) Amodeo ‘79, Zachary Eriquez, Julia Amodeo (Salutatorian and Student of the Year), Tyler Nathanson, Melissa (Connolly) Nathanson ‘79, Maureen (Elston) Kerins ‘77, Ricky Kerins, Mary (Briscoe) Raymond ‘77, Shane Raymond, Kathy Coppola ‘76, Gary Raymond ‘77, James Coppola, Charles Volpe ‘78, Michael Volpe

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Photo Credit: Tyler Sizemore of The News-Times.

Wishing a Fond Farewell to the Class of 2013

Three seniors have been awarded a Letter of Commendation for achieving high test scores on the National Merit Exam. They include class valedictorian Sarina Perera (Columbia University), Aidan Buckley (Villanova University), and Allison Kallberg (UCONN).

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Student Athletes: Each year, IHS student athletes are recruited by colleges and universities. Both Lindsay Jossick and Sierra Stein signed a Letter of Intent to play Division 1 soccer at Sacred Heart University and the University of Hartford (respectively).

The Class of 2013 has been offered more than $9.5 million in grants, scholarships and awards. 95% will be attending colleges in the fall of 2013.

College Acceptances... The Class of 2013 has been accepted to the following colleges and universities: The University of Alabama Albany College of Pharmacy Albertus Magnus College American University Anna Maria College Arizona State University Assumption College Barry University Baylor University Bentley University Binghamton University Boston College Bryant University Cabrini College California Polytechnic State University Castleton State College The Catholic University of America Cazenovia College Central Connecticut State University Christopher Newport University Clark University Clarkson University Coastal Carolina University Colby-Sawyer College Colgate University Colorado State University Columbia University Columbus College of Art and Design Concordia College - Bronxville University of Connecticut Curry College DeSales University Dickinson College Drexel University Dutchess Community College East Carolina University

Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Nazarene College Eckerd College Elms College Elon University Emmanuel College Endicott College Fairfield University Fisher College Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville Franklin Pierce University Gannon University Gettysburg College University of Hartford Hartwick College High Point University Hofstra University College of the Holy Cross Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Iona College Ithaca College James Madison University Johnson & Wales University King’s College La Salle University Lasell College Le Moyne College Loyola University Maryland Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marquette University University of Maryland, College Park Marymount Manhattan College Marywood University

University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Merrimack College University of Miami Miami University, Oxford Michigan State University University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Missouri Columbia Monmouth University College of Mount Saint Vincent Mount Saint Mary College Mount Saint Mary’s University Muhlenberg College New England College University of New England University of New Haven New Jersey Institute of Technology Nichols College Northeastern University Notre Dame of Maryland University The Ohio State University Pace University Palm Beach Atlantic University Pennsylvania State Univ, University Park Philadelphia University University of Pittsburgh Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Ramapo College of New Jersey Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Rhode Island

Roger Williams University Sacred Heart University Sage College of Albany Saint Anselm College Saint Francis University Saint Joseph’s University Saint Michael’s College Saint Vincent College Salisbury University Salve Regina University Santa Monica College Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University Siena College University of South Carolina Southern Connecticut State University Springfield College St. John’s University - Queens Campus Stetson University Stonehill College Stony Brook University Suffolk University SUNY College at Cobleskill SUNY Morrisville State College Syracuse University Temple University The University of Scranton Towson University University of Washington Villanova University VA Polytechnic Inst & State University Wentworth Institute of Technology Western Connecticut State University Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Bold type indicates the college/university that members of the Class of 2013 have chosen to attend this fall.

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50 Years of Memories at Immaculate High School 1

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Join us for our 2016 Golden Anniversary Celebration marking the 50th anniversary of our first day of school. Please contact Alumni Coordinator Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 at dsuarez@immaculatehs.org if you would like to help us plan and organize this momentous occasion. Here we share a few key photos that are snippets of moments that built the foundation on which IHS now stands. As you reminisce, reflect on the moments you had at IHS that brought you to where you are today and share your stories with us at www. facebook.com/ImmaculateHighSchool. We are always looking for stories and memories to add to our archives.

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The Alumni Challenge!

Can you identify the alumni in any of these photos? We’d love to put names and graduation years to the faces. Be entered in a drawing for a chance to win an IHS mug and IHS drawstring bag by sending your answers to our alumni office at (203) 744-1510 ext. 158 or dsuarez@immaculatehs.org.

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Congratulations to the following teachers and staff members who are celebrating milestones this year with Immaculate High School!

Linda Barbosa Business Office 5 years

Colleen Brereton School Counselor 5 years

Kathleen Casey President 5 years

James Digiacomo Math 5 years

Nadine Khalil ‘01 Science 5 years

Dana Pinckney ‘01 English 5 years

Robert Plumb Physical Education 30 years

Barbara Yablon School Counselor 5 years

Who We Are

Faculty & Staff Anniversaries

Welcome our newest faculty & staff members to the IHS Community Debra Basile, Director of Advancement Trish Bell, Religion Jeff Castaldi, Athletic Director XingXing Chen, World Languages Dave Cirella, iPad & Technology Support Coordinator Fr. Jeff Couture, Spiritual Director Louis Hall, Science Bridget (Deakin) Henry ‘92, Science

Denise Howe, English Yvonne Kruczkowski-Lazzaro, Math & Technology Wendy Neil, Social Studies Sandra Peña, World Languages Bill Romaniello, Science Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87, Alumni Coordinator Ryan Walker, Director of Communications & Digital Marketing Nicholas Willett, School Counselor

Faculty members during a retreat in the fall enjoyed a beautiful day of weather and spiritual bonding

2013-2014 Faculty, Staff & Coaches Taylor Abbott Terri Allen, P‘07 Jeanine Antonios Matt Ariniello Maureen (Brew) Arsenault ‘69 Seth Babikian Linda Barbosa Debra Basile, P‘13, ‘15 Trish Bell Colleen Brereton, P‘16 Daniel Buckley, P‘08, ‘10, ‘13 Patricia Buckley, P‘08, ‘10, ‘13 Tom Burns, P‘14 Joe Carmen Steve Carneiro Kathleen Casey Jeff Castaldi Bob Cavalier XingXing Chen Fitzgerald Christophe Dave Cirella Fr. James Cole

Fr. Jeff Couture Jeff Custodio Anthony D’Ausilio James Digiacomo Kevin Dunleavy, P‘03 Mary Ann (Grandieri) Foncello ‘70, P‘96 Bill Fowler Gladys Gonzalez Alice Grover Louis Hall Gerry Hastava Brian Hayes, P‘07 Lisa Henley, P‘10, ‘16 Bridget (Deakin) Henry ‘92 Shannon Horosky Denise Howe Brad Jeeves Nadine Khalil ‘01 Jenna Kosiba Yvonne Kruczkowski-Lazzaro Brian LeMay Lynn Lemme

Karen Loker Lynn Loya, P‘08 Kevin Malta Thomas Mertens Nelson Mingachos ‘89, P‘17 Christina Marino Joseph Muchanski Betsy Murphy Tom Murtha Wendy Neil, P‘17 Tom Neville ‘74 Susan Nolan, P‘09, ‘12 Monica Ortega Carlo Pascuzzi Sandra Peña Natacha Pimentel Dana (Krupinsky) Pinckney ‘01 Robert Plumb, P‘05, ‘06, ‘08, ‘16 Dan Proto Marie Proverb Mary (Briscoe) Raymond ‘77, P‘04, ‘07, ‘09, ‘13, ‘15

Darren Riccio Terri Ring, P‘02, ‘07, ‘11 Chelsie Rizzo ‘08 Bill Romaniello Miles Scribner Julie Sorcek, P‘09 Annie Steiger, RN Matt Stevens ‘06 Paul Streaman Nanci Stockmann Carol Stone Denise (Henry) Suarez ‘87 Tom Taylor Michael Thater ‘04 Kayla Velez Larry Vieira Jeff Vingo Ryan Walker Alexa Wild Nicholas Willett Barbara Yablon

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ADMISSIONS CALENDAR/EVENTS Inquire online at www.immaculatehs.org

Anytime

Complete an application at www.immaculatehs.org

Now accepting applications for the Class of 2018

Make FRIENDS

Make friends from 22 area communities.

IHS students are friendly and supportive of each other!

You’re a member of the family!

Schedule a Mustang for a Day Shadow visit

October - June

Attend Eighth Grade Discovery Days at IHS

Wednesday and Thursday, October 2 and 3

Attend the Fall Open House

Sunday, October 20 at 11:00am

Register for the Fall Explore Entrance Exam

Friday, January 17

Attend the Spring Information Session

Wednesday, March 12

Register for the Spring Explore Entrance Exam

Participate in 16 sports.

Celebrate the tradition of success.

Catch the Mustang spirit!

Saturdays, October 26 and November 2

Enjoy the Partner School Basketball Night

Compete in ATHLETICS

Wednesday, March 16

Achieve SUCCESS

College prep curriculum featuring honors and advanced placement courses.

Ensure your future at IHS!

Meet classmates at the Class of ‘18 Social

Saturday, April 26

For more information visit us at www.immaculatehs.org, or email tburns@immaculatehs.org, or call (203) 744-1510 ext 148

Benefit from GUIDANCE and COUNSELING

Our counselors will help you to recognize and plan for academic potential, plan for college, and enjoy your IHS experience.

Deepen your SPIRITUALITY All four years!

Build on your spiritual foundations. Participate in an environment that promotes Discover FINE ARTS Respect, Responsibility and Discover a talent. Participate in Reverence! drama, choir, musical theater, band, Everyday! design, sculpture or coffee house.

Be part of the group!

Continue the TRADITION

Spread the word about Immaculate High School.

Once a Mustang, always a Mustang!

Please contact: Tom Burns, Director of Admissions tburns@immaculatehs.org (203) 744-1510, ext. 148

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Carol Stone, Admissions Coordinator cstone@immaculatehs.org (203) 744-1510, ext. 132

New Clubs at Immaculate Friends of Rachel (“FOR”) Club Barbara Yablon and Colleen Brereton are the advisors for the Friends of Rachel (“FOR”) Club, which exists to inspire, equip and empower every student to create a permanent positive culture change in the school and community by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion.

She’s the First Club

She’s the First sponsors girls’ education in developing nations, giving them the chance to become the first in their families to graduate from secondary school. To fulfill this mission, She’s the First guides supporters to organize creative fundraisers and gives them a clearer understanding on complex global issues related to poverty.

The Immaculate chapter’s student leaders and scholars become the change agents who break cycles of generational poverty and transform our world. The club’s advisor is Lynn Loya.

Extracurricular Activities Art Club Campus Ministry/Spiritual Life Chess Club Christian Rock Band Creative Writing Club Debate Club Drama Club

Friends of Rachel Club History Club Instrumental Music Club Intramural Sports International Club Key Club Knitting Club

Midnight Run Mustang Tech Support Club National Honor Society Newspaper Club Pep Band Photography Club She’s the First Club

Student Ambassador Program Student Council Tri-M Music Honor Society Ultimate Frisbee Weightlifting Club

Thank you to the Immaculate Parents Association (IPA) and the Mustang All-Sports Club (MASC) for volunteering your time and talent coordinating school events and much more: IPA BOARD (2012-2013) Jennifer Rosenblum – President Colleen Bukowski – Vice President Shaun Budnik – Treasurer Stefanie Opinante – Secretary & Mustangwear Coordinator Mike Loya ‘79 & Ken Stevens - Midnight Run Ministry Nitsa Carino – Hospitality Maria Rapley – Volunteer Coordinator Donna Lasco – Parent Ambassador Coordinator MASC Board (2012-2013) Debbie (Carraveta) Burke ‘79 – President Joe Bischof – Vice President Kellie Mingachos – Secretary Kathleen Banks – Treasurer

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There’s an App For That

Immaculate High School has its own app. It is free for download in the Apple App Store and works on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch. You can use it to review the daily schedule, find sports information, videos, photos, and stay on top of all the news and events going on at Immaculate.

Coming Soon...The IHS App will soon be available on Android devices and in the Google Play Store.

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Immaculate High School Youtube Channel

Immaculate High School Alumni, Family and Friends LinkedIn Group

ImmaculateHS Instagram

@IHSMustangs @ihs_principal Twitter

Immaculate High School Google+ Local Page

Immaculate High School Facebook

Immaculate High School Global Strategy Vision Statement: To establish a collaborative, energetic learning environment in which students engage with one another in classrooms locally, nationally and internationally so that their view of the world may expand and they may become successful and responsible participants in the global marketplace and valued members of society who work to better the welfare or all its citizens.

Currently about 4% of our student population is international. Over the next 3-5 years we plan to grow the international population to approximately 10%. Our goal is to have a diverse international population. Over the past few years we have had students from South Korea, China, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Brazil in our student body. These students have added a wonderful dimension to our school. Our students live with host families and have benefitted from this cultural experience as well. The Class of 2013 had our largest number of International graduates and included Zikang “Jason” Feng (China) - Northeastern University, InHwa “Zoey” Hong (South Korea) - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Jin Hyug Kang (South Korea) - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, RuiLin Li (China) - Drexel University, and Di Yang (China) - Arizona State University.

International Program

The International Program at Immaculate High School

For more information, please contact the Director of School Counseling Office and the International Student Program Lynn Loya (ext. 104) at lloya@immaculatehs.org or Admissions Coordinator, Carol Stone (ext. 132) at cstone@immaculatehs.org.

Mrs. Loya represents Immaculate at the 2012 China-US Principal Symposium on Global Education Lynn Loya, Director of the School Counseling Office and International Student Program, had the wonderful opportunity to travel to China in the Fall of 2012 as a guest of the Astar Education Institute. Astar is one of the student placement agencies that recruits Chinese students to attend Immaculate High School.

Mrs. Loya traveled to Beijing, Chengdu and Shenzhen where she had the opportunity to experience some of the landmarks of Chinese culture like the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City. She met some delightful students at the Sichuan University High School, the Sichuan Chengdu No. 12 Middle School, and the Shenzhen Qian Long School.

As part of this educational/cultural exchange, Mrs. Loya was one of four American educators who presented at the 2012 China-US Principal Symposium on Global Education hosted by the Middle School attached to Sichuan University. Mrs. Loya’s presentation focused on how American high school education cultivates individual talent and encourages individual excellence. The overall focus of the forum was on finding innovative solutions to the challenges of high school education working as cooperative partners in global education.

International Faces & Places Reflecting on a year studying abroad Britney Serpa-Smith ‘14, pictured with her host family during Moros y Cristianos festival activities, spent her sophomore year studying in Spain. When she returned as a junior, she didn’t hesitate to recommend studying abroad to other students. “It’s an awesome experience. It’s completely different!”

Her freshmen year at Immaculate certainly helped prepare her for the year she would spend abroad. At school she was immersed in different cultures and different peoples originating from throughout the European Union and even some from Latin America.

InHwa Hong ‘13 from South Korea with Rosane Melo ‘85.

Rosane, Immaculate’s first international student originally from Brazil, stopped by the school recently to say hello

Soccer Coach Steve Carneiro with members of the Boys Soccer team

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Traditions 2013 Issue

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IMMACULATE HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, October 20 11am - 2pm Come see the difference an Immaculate education can make for you!

ENTRANCE EXAM

Saturday, October 26 or November 2

Call (203) 744-1510 ext. 132 to register today.

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