“When Nativity Worcester first opened its doors to 23 boys in the basement of All Saints Church, we could not have imagined how far the school would grow. Over 23 years, I have been privileged to witness Nativity’s evolution, from expanding grade levels and building a true campus at 67 Lincoln Street to strengthening academics, partnerships, and graduate support. After many years in the making, we launched the Julie Power Girls Division, which has exceeded our hopes, with boys welcoming their peers and girls rising confidently to Nativity’s high expectations.
DR. CHICK WEISS CO-FOUNDER & TRUSTEE
“I see growth and expansion in each and every child who comes here, boys and girls, but also as a community. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the school.
ESTHER FAITH TOEKULAH PARENT ’29 ’24
23 STUDENTS
60 STUDENTS
96 STUDENTS
Dear Supporters and Friends,
This year marks a defining chapter in the life of Nativity School of Worcester, one shaped by growth, gratitude, and the strength of community.
With the growing impact of the Julie Power Girls Division and the continued strength of the Chick Weiss Boys Division, Nativity has become a co-divisional school united by one mission: to provide a transformative, tuition-free education rooted in Ignatian values. This expansion has not changed who we are; it has strengthened who we are and broadened who we serve.
This 2025 Annual Report will share how Nativity has been growing together. Students are growing in confidence and achievement. Families are growing in trust and partnership. Faculty and staff are growing in collaboration and impact. Our graduates are growing in reach and leadership. And our community of supporters continues to grow in generosity, vision, and commitment.
Every milestone in this report, academic achievement, graduate success, community partnerships, program expansion, and the historic success of our Access & Impact Campaign, reflects what is possible when a community comes together around a shared belief: that every child deserves opportunity, care, and a future filled with promise.
Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey. Together, we are not simply growing a school; we are growing futures.
With Gratitude,
Tom McKenney President
A GROWING IMPACT
In 2025,Nativity School of Worcester stood at a pivotal and energizing moment in its history.With the successful launch of the Julie Power Girls Division and the continued strength of the Chick Weiss Boys Division,Nativity is now a two-division school united by one shared mission: to provide a transformative,tuition-free education rooted in Ignatian values that prepares students from underresourced communities to lead lives of purpose,service,and integrity
The introduction of the Julie Power Girls Division has not changed who we are; it has expanded our reach and deepened our impact.
STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY THROUGH SHARED VALUES
While students learn in single-gender academic settings, the girls and boys divisions are intentionally connected through shared values, common expectations, and a unified school culture. Both divisions are grounded in the same commitment to academic rigor, character formation, graduate support, and holistic care for every child.
Together, our students and community benefit from:
A close-knit environment rooted in respect, belonging, and excellence
Shared traditions, Ignatian values, service experiences, and community celebrations
Faculty collaboration that strengthens teaching and student support across divisions
Increased enrollment while preserving small class sizes and individualized attention
This intentional structure allows each student to thrive academically and personally while reinforcing a collective identity as one Nativity Worcester community
BROADER IMPACT, DEEPER FORMATION
Educating both boys and girls has expanded Nativity’s impact across Worcester and beyond. More families now have access to a tuition-free, mission-driven education for their children. Students grow within a community that reflects the world they will one day lead, learning empathy, confidence, and responsibility.
Together, as one community with two divisions, Nativity is shaping the next generation of leaders, young women and young men prepared to serve, lead, and create lasting change
Chick Weiss Boys Division
Julie Power Girls Division
“Other girls looking for a school that can help, support, and encourage them to follow their dreams can now come here too.
RHEMA TOEKULAH 5TH GRADE CLASS OF 2029
“I loved it here and I was sad that my sister wouldn’t get to experience that, but now that she’s coming here, making the same relationships I used to make, having the same fun in class that I used to have, it really warms my heart that more people get to come and experience a Nativity education and get to be part of of the Nativity Knights family.
One Community, Two Divisions
Benito Salas celebrating his graduation with family at the Ellacuria Class of 2023 Commencement
Carrying the legacy forward: Juliana and Eliana Gaytan, sisters of Benito ’23, on the first day of school as members of the Bowman Class of 2028.
ALVIN TETE-DJAWU
MVENG CLASS OF 2021, WORCESTER ACADEMY ’25, CORNELL UNIVERSITY ’29
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: Building Strong Foundations for What Comes Next
Statistically, I shouldn’t be here. Many students of color with a first-generation low-income background are not given the tools to succeed and are rather pushed to the side due to low academic performance, but I was lucky. I was lucky to have people who believed in me; my family, as well as my external family at Nativity School of Worcester, to raise me up to believe in myself in the world of higher education...
IAN GACHUNGA
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ROOTED IN RIGOR
Nativity offers a comprehensive and distinctive academic experience that prepares students for the rigor of high school, post-secondary pathways, and beyond. With small class sizes and a co-teaching model, students benefit from individualized instruction, strong teacher-student relationships, and high expectations. Through rigorous coursework and personalized support, Nativity equips students with the skills, confidence, and discipline needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond.
“Throughout the year, my focus is to address the needs of students academically, emotionally, and socially… Students are given choice, voice, and opportunities to grow at their own pace, fostering confidence and independence. Writing conferences, journaling, and varied instructional formats allow students to express their ideas, reflect on their experiences, and feel seen as individuals, not just learners working toward academic goals.
JENNIFER SMITH
5TH GRADE LEAD TEACHER
CELEBRATING LITERACY IN ENGAGING WAYS
Nativity’s Annual Spelling Bee brings literacy to life, giving 6th-grade students the chance to take academic risks, cheer one another on, and proudly demonstrate their growing command of language. This year, the 6th Grade Ebo and Harak Classes impressed the community with their spelling skills, confidence, and composure, reinforcing a school culture where learning is rigorous, supportive, and joyful.
What I like most about coming here is that my teachers and friends help me achieve my goals and are proud of me when I do.
Our 2025 Spelling Bee Winners! 1st Place: May Duffy, 2nd Place: Matthew Mancia, 3rd Place: Zoe Black.
ACADEMIC GROWTH IN ACTION
Nativity’s academic program is built to deliver measurable, sustained growth over time, and the progress of the 20252026 8th Grade Kircher Class offers a compelling example of that impact.
The 8th Grade Kircher Class entered Nativity in 5th grade with average standardized test scores at approximately the 50th percentile nationally. Over the next four years, these students demonstrated exceptional academic growth, moving into the top quartile of students across the country in Math, Reading, and Language Usage. These outcomes reflect the strength of Nativity’s educational model and its ability to translate opportunity into long-term achievement.
“My future successful self will probably be back at Nativity. I love this community, it would be great to come back here and teach the next generation.
DIONY REGALADO KIRCHER CLASS OF 2026
8th GRADE
MATH 85th
PERCENTILE READING 83rd PERCENTILE
LANGUAGE USAGE
ACADEMIC GROWTH (2022 2025)
77th
PERCENTILE
+23
PERCENTILE-POINT INCREASE
+21
PERCENTILE-POINT INCREASE
+13
PERCENTILE-POINT INCREASE
My son wanted something a little more concentrated and focused on the student and the student’s way of learning. In our search, the Nativity School of Worcester was recommended. When we came in, we felt the community, and we fell in love.
KATHERINE LAZO PARENT ’26
PILLAR AWARDS
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Nativity celebrated its 22nd annual Pillar Awards, honoring students who exemplify the school’s core values of Strength (Vires), Scholarship (Studium), Character (Mores), and Service (Christianitas). Awards are presented to students across grade levels: for three of the pillars, one student is recognized from the eighth grade and one from the fifth, sixth, or seventh grades. The Scholarship (Studium) Award is presented to one outstanding student from each of the four grade levels, highlighting academic dedication and excellence across the school. The Spirit Award is presented at the graduation ceremony to an eighth-grade student who has consistently embodied what it means to be a Nativity student throughout their time at the school, demonstrating leadership, integrity, and a deep commitment to the Nativity community.
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Nativity
isn’t just any ordinary school; it’s a school that shows you how to be responsible, kind, encouraging, and how to be a leader.
BRIAN YAWLUI
SWAMY CLASS OF 2025, ST. JOHN’S HIGH SCHOOL 2029
BROOK-LYNN GONZALEZ
Bowman Class of 2028 Studium (Scholarship) Award
ASHTON DANIELS Swamy Class of 2025 Studium (Scholarship) Award, Spirit Award
ELIJHAS LAZO Kircher Class of 2026 Studium (Scholarship) Award
DANIEL SABOGAL Swammy Class of 2025 Mores (Character) Award
MAY DUFFY Ebo Class of 2027 Studium (Scholarship) Award
MATTHEW MANCIA
Harak Class of 2027 Studium (Scholarship) Award
DAMIE BIHOYIKI
Kircher Class of 2026 Vires (Strength) Award
BRIAN YAWLUI Swamy Class of 2025 Christianitas (Service) Award
THOMAS GUIO FONSECA Kircher Class of 2026 Christianitas (Service) Award
LINSEY REYES-BETANCOURTH
Bowman Class of 2028 Mores (Character) Award
JOSIAH HAMMOND
Swamy Class of 2025 Vires (Strength) Award
LAUNCHING THE NEXT CHAPTER
On June 6, 2025, our 20th graduating class, the Father Stan Swamy S.J. Class of 2025, graduated from Nativity. 100% of eighth graders were accepted into and received sufficient financial aid to attend a private or specialized high school.
Our Nativity Men will continue their journeys at the following schools:
Concord Academy
Bancroft School
Doherty Memorial High School: Engineering Technology Academy
Doherty Memorial High School: Programming and Web Development Program
Leicester High School
Saint John’s High School
Saint Paul Diocesan Jr./ Sr. High School
Worcester Academy
THE SWAMY CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATED ON AVERAGE AT AN 11th-grade
LEVEL IN MATH, READING, AND LANGUAGE USE ACCORDING TO STANDARDIZED TESTING.
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When I was at Nativity, it meant opportunity, growth, and belonging. It was a place where I felt seen and supported, where every teacher and staff member believed in my potential, even on the days I doubted myself. Nativity challenged me to push my limits, instilled discipline, and taught me the value of hard work and perseverance. It wasn’t just a school—it was a second family, a community that shaped my character and encouraged me to dream bigger. Now, as I reflect on my time there, Nativity means even more. It represents a foundation that continues to guide me.
ROSEND PEÑA
IKUNZA CLASS OF 2017, BANCROFT SCHOOL 2021, COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS 2025
Growing Investments in Excellence & Opportunities
SMART CLASSROOMS, BRIGHT FUTURES
Thanks to the extraordinary success of Access & Impact: The Campaign for Nativity Worcester and the generosity of our supporters, every classroom is now equipped with new smartboards and upgraded technology. These enhancements have amplified teaching and learning, enabling more interactive instruction, greater student engagement, and expanded access to digital resources that support academic excellence.
BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES
As our co-divisional student body has grown, so too have our learning spaces. Over the summer of 2025, renovations created a new classroom and meeting space. In the 2026-2027 school year, Nativity will graduate its first 8th-grade girls’ class, to accommodate seven classes, a 2026 renovation will build a new classroom and renovate student restrooms. These investments reflect careful stewardship and a commitment to creating spaces where girls and boys across Worcester can thrive.
ENGINEERING THE FUTURE
In 2025, Nativity established a new Robotics Club, and it quickly became a hub of innovation, teamwork, and hands-on learning under the leadership of a dedicated parent from our community. The team meets four times a week to explore the world of robotics, competing in its first competition this winter. With a strong focus on collaboration and creative problem-solving, our students are not only building robots but also building confidence, technical skills, and a passion for engineering.
EDUCATING THE WHOLE PERSON Opportunities Beyond
the Classroom
EXPLORING THE WORLD TOGETHER:
Engaging field trips are a part of Nativity’s holistic approach to education, offering students opportunities to learn through experience, build community, and engage with the wider world beyond 67 Lincoln Street. During the summer program and academic year, students participate in field trips across Massachusetts, visiting museums, parks, cultural institutions, and community organizations, broadening students’ perspectives beyond the classroom. For 7th and 8th graders, the annual Adventure Bound trip to Maine offers outdoor challenges such as whitewater rafting and ropes courses that build teamwork, resilience, and self-discovery.
BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH PLAY
At Nativity, athletics are about far more than competition; they are opportunities to build teamwork, leadership, and joy. Twice a week, students participate in six seasonal sports throughout the year. As a core component of Nativity’s mandatory AfterSchool Program, athletics provide structured time for physical activity, offer a healthy outlet after a full academic day, and reinforce classroom values such as discipline, sportsmanship, and collaboration.
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After school is where Nativity’s community extends beyond the classroom. As an alum, a former Teaching Fellow, and now as the Director of the program, I’ve seen how powerful it is when students and graduates have a safe place to learn, play, and build relationships after the bell rings. This program creates connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging that lasts long after the day ends and after students graduate from our halls.
DEMETRIUS SAFFORD ’11
AFTER-SCHOOL DIRECTOR & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
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Sports help me push myself, support my teammates, and build confidence, on and off the court.
LUKAS FEARON HARAK CLASS OF 2027
IGNATIAN MISSION: Developing Men and Women for Others “
SUMMER OF SERVICE
Nativity’s Summer of Service 2025 marked our second co-divisional summer program. Students in grades 5–7 completed service projects for Worcester-area nonprofits, including The Village, Community Harvest Project, Veterans Inc., and El Buen Samaritano. This service work, combined with classes that educate students on social justice issues, helped the student deepen empathy, teamwork, and connection to Worcester.
For the seventeenth consecutive year, eighth graders participated in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative, learning about nonprofits, deciding how to distribute $5,000 in grant funding to local organizations, and building leadership, reflection, and civic responsibility. All this work is in the spirit of developing men and women for others.
My favorite thing about Nativity is community service and learning how to give back.
RENEE TETE-DJAWU BOWMAN CLASS OF 2028
2025 Invocation of the Holy Spirit
REFLECTION, RELATIONSHIPS, AND RENEWAL
Retreats are a living expression of Nativity’s Ignatian mission, offering students a safe space for reflection, relationship building, and renewal. During these day-long experiences, students leave campus and visit the College of the Holy Cross to reflect together as a class with faculty guidance.
In 5th grade, retreats emphasize community building and strengthening connections among peers. In 6th and 7th grade, scholars reflect on the virtues of the person for whom their class is named, strengthening identity and belonging. 8th-grade retreats focus on leadership and the legacy they hope to leave behind them. Across all grades, retreats invite students to discern their values and return to school with renewed purpose.
“The food pantry has been a lifeline for my family. It eases the strain on our grocery budget so we can use what little money we have for essentials like utilities or medical bills. Because of their support, we always have healthy food on the table, which keeps us strong and brings real peace of mind to our home.
LYDIA SAYDEE
‘27
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I love being part of organizing and leading student retreats here at Nativity. It is a special part of our unique school programming that supports the whole child and continues building community.
KATE BURNS
CARING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: THE FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM
Rooted in Nativity’s Ignatian values, the school’s weekly food pantry reflects a commitment to caring for the whole family and the belief that justice, service, and community are inseparable from education. Through this program, faith becomes action, and compassion becomes daily practice.
OVER30 NATIVITY FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED BY THE FOOD PANTRY EVERY WEEK
TWICE AS MANY FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED (FROM 2024 2025)
After-School Director & Community Engagement Coordinator, Demetrius Safford ‘11 Runs Our Food Security Program
COMMUNITY PARTNERS Growing Together Through Collaboration
At Nativity Worcester, growth is enabled by strong, mission-aligned high school, college, and other partners that deepen the school’s impact across the community. These relationships create new opportunities for students, graduates, and educators to thrive at every stage of their journey, while also positively impacting Nativity’s partners.
SUPPORTING THE NEXT STEP: HIGH SCHOOL PARTNERS
Through partnerships with St. John’s High School, Bancroft School, Worcester Academy, St. Paul Diocesan High School, and other schools, Nativity ensures that graduates transition into high school environments where they are known, supported, and challenged. Ongoing collaboration with counselors, faculty, and administrators allows Nativity’s Graduate Support team to advocate for students, monitor academic progress, and remain closely connected well beyond middle school graduation. Nativity is grateful to its dedicated high school partners!
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Enrolling Worcester students is a particular source of pride at Worcester Academy, and enrolling Nativity students makes us a stronger school. Our Nativity scholars arrive with solid academic preparation, and certain intangibles help them thrive here. At Nativity, students learn about resilience and self-advocacy, skills that serve them well in high school and beyond. They also exhibit a “grit” which is synonymous with the City both schools call home, and a “grace,” which is learned in Nativity’s “wholestudent” programming.
KEVIN BREEN
LEARNING, MENTORSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP: COLLEGE
& UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
Nativity’s college partnerships further strengthen this growing network of care. Institutions such as the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester State University, Assumption University, and Clark University play a vital role in tutoring, mentoring, and educator development.
“I’ve had the privilege of being involved with Nativity since it opened in 2003, and my experiences at Nativity Worcester have profoundly shaped my life – both personally and professionally. No lesson has been more formative than what Nativity has shown me about the power of community and connection. When people are invested in each other’s growth and success as much as their own, remarkable things can happen.
AVP:
FORMER:
MEETING STUDENTS WHERE THEY’RE AT
In 2025, Nativity launched a new tutoring partnership with Worcester State University. WSU students, who are training to become teachers, now provide one-on-one homework support, strengthening academic skills while building confidence, connection, and consistency for our students.
College of the Holy Cross students continue to play a vital role as well, with more than 50 volunteers each week offering individualized academic support. Grounded in mutuality and sustained commitment, these partnerships foster meaningful relationships, extend learning beyond the classroom, and deepen our ties to the broader community.
HELENE WINN
COMMUNITY RELATIONS, TJX COMPANIES, INC.,
TUTOR, TEACHING FELLOW, DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE SUPPORT
MENTORSHIP THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Bob Cousy Assist Program, an initiative uniquely designed for Nativity students, unites Nativity Worcester, the College of the Holy Cross, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Massachusetts in a powerful mentorship partnership. Named in honor of Holy Cross alumnus, longtime Nativity supporter, and NBA legend Bob Cousy, the program pairs students with members of the Holy Cross men’s and women’s basketball teams for oneon-one mentorship. These mentorships give students consistent role models who offer encouragement, guidance, and positive examples both on and off the court. Rooted in shared values of leadership, commitment, and service, the program strengthens students’ confidence and sense of belonging while underscoring the power of relationships in shaping young lives.
““The partnership between Holy Cross Basketball and the Nativity School of Worcester is about more than just the game; it is a shared journey of mentorship and growth. By bridging the gap between the court and the classroom, these studentathletes and Nativity scholars prove that the most lasting victories are the ones achieved through community, connection, and the mutual pursuit of excellence.
KIT HUGHES VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS, COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS
PARTNERSHIPS THAT BUILD FUTURE EDUCATORS & LEADERS:
A defining strength of the Fellowship Program is its intentional investment in each Fellow's professional and leadership development. Through the generous partnership of Assumption University and Clark University, Nativity’s Teaching Fellows earn funded graduate degrees while teaching full-time in our classrooms.
Nativity further supports Fellows holistically by providing room and board, monthly food & living stipends, health insurance, and additional benefits, ensuring they can focus fully on teaching, learning, and service. Over the course of their two-year commitment, Fellows grow alongside their students, deepening their leadership skills and carrying Nativity’s mission forward into their future careers.
The teaching fellowship at Nativity is truly something you won’t experience anywhere else—it impacts the lives of students, alumni, and educators, and embodies the power that can be found in education. Pursuing my degree at Clark while teaching at Nativity has enabled me to grow constantly as an educator and as a person. I am able to apply what I learn at Clark in real time, and I am also able to bring experiences from Nativity back to Clark.
JANELLE CLANCY
SECOND YEAR TEACHING FELLOW, CLARK UNIVERSITY (M.A.T) ’26
Fellow Janelle Clancy presenting at Nativity’s quarterly award ceremony.
FELLOWS GRADUATION
In 2025, four Nativity Worcester Teaching Fellows completed their two-year commitment to our school community. We are deeply grateful for their dedication to our students, their families, and our mission. Each of these Fellows has continued their careers in education for the 2025–2026 academic year, carrying forward the values and impact of Nativity Worcester.
GRACE BROMAGE
Grace is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (B.A) and Clark University (M.A.T). She is currently teaching English and AVID classes at Sullivan Middle School in Worcester.
MATTHEW MILES
Matthew is a graduate of John Cabot University (B.A.) and Clark University (M.A.T). He is currently teaching ELA at Christa McAuliffe Charter School in Framingham.
CAEL FLEISCHER
Cael is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (B.A) and Clark University (M.A.T). He is currently attending the Theology & Ministry (M.A.) program at Boston College.
MARYELLEN LEACH
Maryellen is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross (B.S) and Assumption University (M.A). She is currently teaching Math at Esperanza Academy in Lawrence.
NATIVITY HAS GRADUATED OVER 75
TEACHING FELLOWS
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Working and living with seven other fellows who are pursuing their own graduate degrees and teaching is a wonderful, growing experience. There is a strong sense of community and camaraderie among us all. I also enjoy connecting with students about my graduate program and sharing my own role as a student. I find that it inspires them with the importance of their studies.
OVER 80% OF TEACHING FELLOWS HAVE REMAINED IN EDUCATION
MATT BROMAGE
’27
A LIFETIME COMMITMENT:
An Expanding Circle of Care
At Nativity, support doesn’t end at graduation; it carries forward into students’ futures, ensuring that every graduate continues to thrive academically, socially, and professionally. The Graduate Support Program
provides sustained guidance and resources that help students succeed in high school, explore career and post-secondary pathways, and navigate life beyond school with confidence and community by their side.
278 GRADUATES 20 CLASSES “
Being a graduate of NSW feels like belonging. You are a member of a large and special family.
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The support I receive from Nativity almost daily is overwhelming. Even after graduating, I still feel closely connected to Nativity.
JAVIAN ALLEN
STEPPING CONFIDENTLY FORWARD
At Nativity Worcester, 8th grade graduation is a beginning, not an end. Our commitment continues as students transition into high school and beyond with confidence and purpose.
Beginning in 7th grade, students participate in a structured High School Preparation program that helps them explore public, private, and specialized school options. Through individualized advising, entrance exam & interview preparation, application support, and engagement with admissions representatives, each student is thoughtfully guided to a school that aligns with their strengths and aspirations.
Our Graduate Support Program ensures students remain connected long after they leave our classrooms. Alumni receive ongoing academic and socialemotional support, mentorship, and access to a welcoming community space after-school.
100% of NSW graduates who applied to private high schools were accepted into and received sufficient financial aid to attend at least one.
100% of NSW’s high school-aged graduates are enrolled in high school or a specialized high school program.
OVER 95%
of NSW graduates have graduated from high school or a specialized high school program (compared to the national high school graduation average of 75% for male students from low-income homes).
SUPPORT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME
Our commitment to students continues well beyond high school graduation. Recognizing that no one path is linear, we work closely with each graduate to identify and pursue the post-secondary pathway that best aligns with their goals.
Beginning in the final quarter of junior year, students receive personalized advising on applications, financial aid, certification programs, and career readiness. Through resume workshops, career exploration opportunities, and real-world skill-building experiences, graduates develop the tools needed to navigate adulthood with confidence.
Our Graduate Support Program remains a steady presence during and after these transitions, offering ongoing mentorship, guidance, and community. Nativity does not simply send students forward; we remain present, ensuring they feel supported, known, and connected. Through this continued commitment, our alumni carry Nativity’s values into the world with conviction, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose. 6 NSW graduates have attained a graduate degree or are in the process of attaining one.
Nativity offers so much for students to help achieve their dreams, and to be able to have the support for the rest of their high school and college careers, and beyond.
DANTE ROMEO
GROWING BEYOND OUR WALLS: ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTT
Sam Odjidja’s journey is a powerful reflection of perseverance, purpose, and the lasting strength of the Nativity community.
After graduating from Nativity Worcester as a member of the Hurtado Class of 2014,Sam went on to attend Worcester Academy,where he excelled
and graduated in 2018. He continued his academic journey at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, earning a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Sam has given back to Nativity by volunteering, including serving as a basketball coach and mentor to students.
As an 8th grader, Sam shared with his teachers a bold and heartfelt goal: to attend medical school and become a physician. This fall, that goal became a reality as he began his first year at UMass Chan Medical School.
In a moment that speaks volumes about the bonds formed at Nativity, Sam returned to campus before his White Coat Ceremony. Though tickets were
limited, he made sure to invite members of the Nativity staff, sharing how pivotal the school had been in shaping his path. Current Nativity staff members Andrea Bazarian, Alex Bazarian, Demetrius Safford '11, and Meredith Kent proudly attended alongside Emmanuel Segrain ’14 and Sam’s brother, Andrew '22.
Sam’s white coat represents years of hard work and determination, but it also symbolizes something deeper: a community that continues to walk with its graduates long after middle school. From Hurtado Class scholar to future physician, Sam carries Nativity’s values with him as he steps into a life of service and healing.
FROM SAM AND EMMANUEL’S FIRST DAY AT NATIVITY IN 2011
TO EMMANUEL SUPPORTING SAM ON HIS FIRST DAY OF MEDICAL SCHOOL IN 2025
FROM SAM’S NATIVITY GRADUATION IN 2014
TO HIS UMASS AMHERST GRADUATION IN 2022
In November 2025, Nativity was thrilled to announce the successful completion of its capital campaign, Access & Impact: The Campaign for Nativity School of Worcester. The campaign was launched in 2023 with the goal of raising $20 million. Thanks to the generosity of more than 2,000 individuals, foundations, and corporations, Nativity surpassed the original campaign goal, raising $25 million, making it the largest campaign in the school's history.
The campaign’s success has created the first tuition-free private education for girls in Central Massachusetts. It has developed new opportunities that ensure all students, both boys and girls, can thrive and become tomorrow’s leaders. The campaign has had a transformative impact on Nativity Worcester:
CAMPAIGN SUCCESS: A Community That Shows Up
The school expanded from an allboys institution to a co-divisional school, welcoming the first girls in 2024 with the establishment of the Julie Power Girls Division.
Historically, Nativity Worcester educated 60 students annually. Today, the school serves 96 students, including 40 girls. The long-term goal is to reach approximately 130 students, evenly split between boys and girls in grades five through eight, thereby doubling the number of students graduating each year.
Nativity’s Graduate Support Program has expanded scholarship offerings and strengthened support for graduates as they pursue secondary and postsecondary opportunities.
The school’s educational endowment fund, which provides scholarships for students, has grown from $5 million to $12 million, strengthening longterm financial sustainability.
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It is remarkable to see all that has been accomplished through the Access & Impact Campaign. Not long ago, our small school was working year to year simply to keep its doors open. When we first imagined this campaign and the possibility of opening a girls’ division, the goal felt daunting, even unattainable. Yet through the extraordinary generosity of so many, we surpassed our loftiest expectations. Welcoming girls to Nativity for the first time was a moment many of us had dreamed of for years, and seeing that dream become reality was nothing short of magical.
BILL CONDRON TRUSTEE & FORMER CHAIR OF THE BOARD
$1M+
Anonymous
Lead Investors to the Campaign
Nativity Worcester is deeply grateful to the following lead investors who made generous campaign gifts!
The Esler Family Foundation
Kenrose Kitchen Table Foundation
Thomas and Jeannine Clarke
Stephen Skinner
Jane and Bill Mosakowski
$500K - $999K
Anonymous
The Polly Haylon Family
Rose and John Mahoney
$200K - $499K
Anonymous
Amelia Peabody Foundation
Catherine and Christopher Collins
Julie and Willian Condron
Charles and Chris Eppinger
George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation
Lynda and William Glavin, Jr.
George I. Alden Trust
Kathy and Ernie Herrman
Highland Street Foundation
Julie and Michael Kaneb
Alice Laffey
Timothy and Deborah Moore
Stephanie and David Spina
Dorothy and Michael Tsotsis
Wellington Management Foundation
Lori and E.J. Whelan
$100K - $199K
Patricia and Stephen Chubb
Ruth H. and Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation
Fred Harris Daniels Foundation
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation
Thomas Logan and Sandy Hubbard
Jesuit Community of Holy Cross
Johnson Scholarship Foundation
Margaret McKenna and Michael Mangaudis
Candy and Richard Race
Cathy and Peter Smyth
The Stoddard Charitable Trust
Kerry and Brendan Swords
United Way of Central Massachusetts
Chick and Gayle Weiss
Withstandley Family Charitable Foundation
$50K - $99K
Anonymous
The Boston Foundation
Mahri Leonard-Fleckman and Jud Brewer
Carolyn Clancy
Michael and Maryellen Collins
George and Mary Donovan
Fletcher Foundation
Gerald and Dina Gaudette
David R. Grenon Family Foundation
John and Susan Haffty
Pamela Massad
Jean Mulder and Timothy McCormack
Patricia Peterleitner and Leo Colborne
The Philanthropic Initiative
Peter Quigley and Meghan Heffernan Quigley
Charitable Trust
The Rands Foundation
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
Becky and Brian Roberts
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
The Roessner Family Foundation
Kimberly Stone and Patrick Jones
Barbara and Ed Tarca
John and Ellen Tighe
Bill and Natalie Whelan
Chuck and Marge Wilson
Margaret Wong
Kathleen and Robert Ix
$25K - $49K
Anonymous
College of the Holy Cross
Susan and Michael Curtin
Patricia and Frederick Eppinger, Jr.
Fontaine Community Foundation
David and Susan Goyette
Elizabeth and Arthur Greenwood
David Grenon
Michael and Brittany Grenon
Julie and Jordan Hitch
Hoche-Scofield Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Co-Trustee
Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation
Joyguru Foundation
Albert Kaneb
Nicolyn and William Keville
Kathleen and Edward Ludwig
Kathleen Henry and Kim Marrkand
Emilie and John Marvin
John Raguin
The Granite Group
Frank and Cathy Vellaccio
$10K - $24K
Michelle and Robert Atchinson
Neale and Louisa Attenborough
David and Linda Ayers
Joseph and June Bafaro
Berkshire Bank
Blanche Walsh Charity Trust
Mary Lou and James Briggs
Jodi and David Brunelle
Carole Delaney and Dean Burpee
Florence Burden Foundation
Chicago Community Foundation
Sean Clarke
Coghlin Services Fund
Cornerstone Bank
Andrew and Joyce O’Connor Davidson
Phillips Davis, Esq.
Susan and Paul Deeley
James and Janice Distasio
Margaret and George Florentine
Ann Flynn
Paul Frank
Richard and Margaret Freije
George and Marie Chabot Charitable Foundation
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Eileen and Richard Greisch
Michael and Maureen Horgan
William and Kathryn Hurley
Richard Iandoli, Esq.
Jeanne Remillard Curtis Fund of Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Jeanne Y. Curtis Foundation
Lee and Steve Joseph
Chris and Patty Lee
Mike and Stephanie Lee
Richard and Veronica Listerud
Gerri Lorusso
Dale and Melanie Magee
William McLaughlin
James Buggie and Mary Murphy
M&T Bank Charitable Foundation (Formerly
People’s United Foundation)
Linda Norman
Vincent and Bonny O’Rourke
Richard and Regina Patterson
Caryn and Steve Pittman
The Plourde Family Charitable Trust
Nancy Prior
Kelly Quill
Maureen and Michael Ruettgers
Saint-Gobain Corporation
Kate and Aaron Sawchuk
Gil and Jodi Schellenger
Marguerite and James Sheehan Flood
Bruce and Elaine Steen
Howard and Carolyn Stempler
William and Ann Marie J. Teuber, Jr.
The Community of the Sisters of St. Anne
Derek and Renny Vogel
D. Waterford DiMarzio Insurance Agency
Webster Five Foundation
Thank you to all who made gifts of $10,000 or less and annual gifts during our Campaign!
ANNUAL REPORT ON GIVING: Your Impact, Our Future
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
Dear Friends,
As we celebrate the successful completion of Access & Impact: The Campaign for Nativity School of Worcester, I am deeply grateful for the extraordinary generosity of our community. Because of you, this historic campaign surpassed its goal, raising $25 million and marking the most significant philanthropic achievement in our school’s history.
Your campaign and annual support have transformed Nativity Worcester in lasting ways. Together, you made possible the opening of the Julie Power Girls Division, expanded enrollment to serve more students, strengthened our Graduate Support Program, and grew our endowment to ensure long-term sustainability. These milestones reflect a shared belief in the potential of every Nativity student and graduate.
While we celebrate this moment, our mission continues to depend on strong annual support to sustain daily operations and provide the care, advocacy, and academic excellence that define the Nativity experience. Campaign success provides a foundation, but your ongoing generosity brings our mission to life each year.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you to our donors, volunteers, families, staff, and fellow trustees for your unwavering commitment to Nativity Worcester. I am honored to walk this journey with you as we continue to expand our impact and prepare our students—both boys and girls—for lives of leadership and service.
With gratitude,
Veronica Listerud Chair, Board of Trustees
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FISCAL YEAR 2025: ANNUAL GIVING HONOR ROLL
Thank you to all our generous supporters who made gifts during Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024 - June 2025). Your investments ensure we have the resources to advance our mission and make a lifechanging impact!
100,000+
Anonymous Anonymous
Thomas and Jeannine Clarke
The Esler Family Foundation
George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation
Kenrose Kitchen Table Foundation
Wellington Management Foundation
Kathy and Ernie Herrman
Rose and John Mahoney
Stephen Skinner
George I. Alden Trust
Dorothy and Michael Tsotsis
$50,000 to 99,999
Patricia and Stephen Chubb
Catherine and Christopher Collins
Julie and William Condron
Charles and Chris Eppinger
Highland Street Foundation
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
Ruth H. and Warren A. Ellsworth Foundation
The Boston Foundation
Withstandley Family Charitable Foundation
Thomas Logan and Sandy Hubbard
Lynda and William Glavin, Jr.
Margaret McKenna and Michael Mangaudis
United Way of Central Massachusetts
Timothy and Deborah Moore
Candace and Richard Race
Stephanie and David Spina
Lori and E.J. Whelan
$25,000 to 49,999
Carolyn Clancy
The Hanover Insurance Group\ Foundation
The Roessner Family Foundation
Gerald and Dina Gaudette
Julie and Jordan Hitch
Kathleen and Robert Ix
Julie and Michael Kaneb
Margaret Wong
$10,000 to 24,999
The Community of the Sisters of St. Anne
Mahri Leonard-Fleckman and Judson Brewer
Jodi and David Brunelle
Patricia Peterleitner and Leo Colborne
Michael and Maryellen Collins
College of the Holy Cross
Philips Davis, Esq.
Marguerite and James Sheehan Flood
Fred Harris Daniels Foundation
Jeanne Y. Curtis Foundation
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Paul Frank
David and Susan Goyette
John and Susan Haffty
TJX Foundation, Inc.
Kimberly Stone and Patrick Jones
George and Mary Donovan, Jr.
Patricia and Frederick Eppinger, Jr.
Albert Kaneb
Kathleen and Edward Ludwig
Kathleen Henry and Kim Marrkand
Jean Mulder and Timothy McCormack
Richard and Regina Patterson
Peter and Meghan Heffernan Quigley
Kelly Quill
John Raguin
Becky and Brian Roberts
Kate and Aaron Sawchuk
Kerry and Brendan Swords
Barbara and Ed Tarca
John and Ellen Tighe
Frank and Cathy Vellaccio
Chick and Gayle Weiss
Bill and Natalie Whelan
Marge and Chuck Wilson
$5,000 to 9,999
David and Linda Ayers
Joseph and June Bafaro
Louis Buckley
Arthur Bulger
Elizabeth Burke
Carole Delaney and Dean Burpee
Carol Bylinski
Thomas and Beth Casey
Casey and Christina Condron
Andrew and
Joyce O'Connor Davidson
James and Janice Distasio
Denis and Mary Dowdle
Richard Iandoli Esq.
Ann Flynn
Albert W. Rice
Charitable Foundation
Florence V. Burden Foundation
George and Marie Chabot
Charitable Foundation
Greater Worcester
Community Foundation
Henry E. Niles Foundation
The Schwartz Charitable Foundation
Webster Five Foundation
Coghlin Services Fund
Michael and Brittany Grenon
The Granite Group
Michael and Maureen Horgan
Saint Francis Community
Health Care, Inc.
Nicolyn and William Keville
DCU for Kids
Richard and Veronica Listerud
Emilie and John Marvin
Mary Maxwell
William McLaughlin
Vincent and Bonny O'Rourke
Nancy Prior
Holy Cross Rugby
Gil and Jodi Schellenger
Bruce and Elaine Steen
Howard and Carolyn Stempler
Blanche M. Walsh Charity Trust
The Plourde Family Charitable Trust
Charles and Susan Wagner
$1,000 to 4,999
Sullivan, Garrity and Donnelly
Insurance Agencies
D. Waterford DiMarzio
Insurance Agency
Anonymous
Margaret McEvoy-Ball and Charles Ball
Amit Basak
Rebecca Bauer
Arthur and Patricia Bergeron
Michael Bradbury
Jennifer and Roger Breslin
Mary Lou and James Briggs
Kathleen and David Calabro
Kenneth and Nancy Candito
John Carroll
Antonino Catalano
Susan and Edward Coburn
Jack and Nancy Collins
Clare and Kevin Condron
Michael and Lynne Crawford
Anne and Richard Croak
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
CyberGrants
Your support gives us more than supplies or classrooms; it gives us confidence, joy, and hope… So from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for believing in all of us. You are part of every lesson we learn, every laugh we share, and every success we celebrate.
RENEE TETE-DJAWU
BOWMAN CLASS OF 2028
Susan and Paul Deeley
Patricia Thessen Dems
Virginia and Rob DeRubeis
Kevin Donahue
Kathy and Timothy Egan
Steve and Helen Estaphan
Brenda Farley
Michael and Elizabeth Fee
Vincent and Marjorie Femia
John Piccione and Noreen Ferrante
Susan First
Fontaine Community Foundation
Hillis Family Foundation
The Fairbanks Family Foundation
Sue Frank
Richard and Margaret Freije
Dalomba Family Giving Fund
Perry-Boucher Family Fund
The American Gift Fund
The George C. and Diantha C. Harrington Fund
Timothy and Dianne O'Leary
Charitable Fund
Daniel and Patricia Gillis
Marie and Michael Giorgetti
Eileen M. and Eileen W. Golden
Veronica Golden
Margaret and George Gray
Ivan and Noreen Green
James and Kathleen Griffin
John Hamilton
Carolyn and Eric Harthun
Robert and Marikay Herdman
Mary Jo and Brian Hogan
Joseph Donelan II
Sheila and George Tetler III
ATR Industries, Inc.
Hartnett Family Foundation, Inc.
Gloria and Charles Clough, Jr.
William and Ann Marie J. Teuber, Jr.
Daniel Kalashian
Thomas Kennedy
Meredith and Kevin Kent
Dennis and Vanessa Kerrigan
Christopher Kline
Monica and Michael Krikorian
Catherine and William Kropa
Alice Laffey
David Law
Chris and Patty Lee
Mike and Stephanie Lee
Darcy and Richard Lettieri
John and Liz MacVarish
John Magnier
Joseph Marcotte
Sean McCabe
Margaret McLoughlin
Joseph and Judy Meichelbeck
Janet Michienzi
James Buggie and Mary Murphy
Jack Nestor
Kathleen and Michael Nilles
Brian Nixon
Linda Norman
John O'Rourke
Point32Health
Kenneth Prestwich
Sarah Pulsifer
Susan Puryear
Virginia and Michel Raguin
Dennis and Joanne Rainville
Gail Randall
Mary Ellen Reardon
James DeMay and Channing Riggs
Debra and Paul Robershotte
Saint John's High School
Jamyn Sheff and Paul Sheff
Sandra Shook
Susan and Michael Stuart
Kathleen Henighan
Charitable Trust
Millbury Federal Credit Union
William Walch
Andrea and Thomas Ward
Adam and Stacey Warsofsky
David Watson
David and Deborah Winicki
Mark Winters
Kelsa and Don Zereski
$500 to 999
Alec Abernathy
George and Maureen Abernathy
Michael and Elizabeth Bafaro
Benevity
Paul Bolton
Matt and Catherine Brunell
Robert Burg
Margaret Post and Miles Cahill
Coffey Moran Giving Fund
Colleen and Robert Cording
Barbara Cotter
Janis Cotter
Cathleen Crider
Rosemary Cronin
Erin and Rich Cummings
Jim and Elaine Dawson
David and Roberta Earls
Marie Esselborn
Barbara Flanders
Anne Giovanoni
Tim Hill
Joel and Emily Kent
Lamoureux Pagano & Associates
Joseph Lemme
Zachary Lindsay-Ward
Debra and Robert Lombard
Peter and Elaine Lucas
Christian and Andrea Malone
Michael Marinelli
Jim Maxwell
William McAvoy
Tom and Virginia McCabe
Judith Tully and Joseph McManus
Paul and Margaret McManus
Ellen McMonagle
Mary and William McNamara
McIvor Family Fund
Rev. Thirburse Millott
Minot Technology Group, LLC
Gregory Young and Lori Murphy
Joseph Muth, Jr.
Joanne O’Brien
Tim and Tess O’Brien
Philip O’Connell
Joan O’Connor
James O’Toole
Sharon Ouellette
Adriana Rojas
Ralph and Melissa Rondinone
Theodore and Mary Shasta
Stephen and Ellin Sheehy
Susan and John Simon
Randi Simons
St. Mary’s Church
Joseph St. Pierre
Peter Stanton
William and Deborah Stapleton
Vanessa Swan
Meredith Sweeney
Margaret Tabor
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Peter and Sharon Viles
Constance Von Hagen
Kenneth and Julie Webb
$1 to 499
Saint Joseph's Abbexy
Jeffrey Alitz
Lynn Kremer and Louri Alsov
Jeanne Altenau
Susan Amatangelo
Diane Anderson
Emily Anderson
John and Mary Lou Anderson
Marianne Andreach
Jennifer and Todd Anger
Anonymous Anonymous
Marianela and Fernando Aran
Wayne Archambo
Ursula Arello
Gary and Mary Arpin
Harriet Asare
Brian Ashmankas
Religious of the Assumption
Barbara and Anthony Athy
Lorraine Attreed
John Axelson
Elizabeth and Michael Bailey
Mary Bailey
Cecile Baker
Mandy Baliva
Kevin Barbera
Kathleen Bardsley
Joan Barry
Guy and Leah Bazarian-Greene
John Bearce
Anne and John Beauregard
Michael Becker
Paul Berry
Jessica Bertrand
Paula Biscardi
Norman Bitsoli
Brittany Blaney
Kendall Blomquist
Sheila Blomquist
Scott Caristo
Kevin Carrigan
Scott Carson
Peter Castaldi
Nancy Chabot
Brian Chandley
Linda and Alex Chapman
Heidi Chase
George Chin
Lynn and Ryan Cody
Pauline Cole
Cary and Lewis Collins
PJB Consulting, Inc.
Melissa and Rob Cording
Sam Coulbourn
Knights of Columbus -
Cranford Council
Joanne Cournoyer
Paul and Anne Covino
Paul and Bonnie Croteau
I have truly loved being a part of the Nativity community for all these years, watching these boys and now girls too, live out the spiritual and moral values they have been taught here and become young men and women for others.
PATSY CECIL VOLUNTEER & DONOR
Christina Crowther
Bob and Betty Blute
Matthew and Erin Blute
Robert and Betty Blute, Jr.
Melanie Bonsu
Philip Boroughs, S.J.
Janice and Kenneth Bouchard
Helen and Norman
Whamond Boucher
Erin and Andrew Boucher
Maura and Roger Boucher
Elsie Uffelman and Harold Boucher
Jennifer Boudette
Carol and Steven Bradford
Lynn and Kevin Bradley
Joseph Braun
Kevin and Dana Breen
Timothy Brewer
John Bromage
Linda and Matt Brown
Lynn and Richard Brown
Arthur and Joan Brunell, Jr.
Maryellen and Stephen Brunelle
Ann and William Bruno
Timothy Buckley
Leo and Sue Bulger
Gerri Bullock
Michael Burke
Bryan Burton
Elizabeth and Gerald Cahill
James Joseph Callahan
Frank Capria
Joan and John Carey
Cullen-Welch Charitable Fund
Richard and Michele Cunningham
Eileen Curran
Mary Catherine Curran
Mary and Dan Davis
Steven Dawson
Virginia Day
Marla DeGiacomo
Christian and Rachel Delgado
Julie Deliberto
Melanie Demarias
Thomas and Ann Marie Demlein
Julia Derubeis
Dana Diamond
Stephen Dierkes
Patrick Diggins
Anne Marie Dillon
Bryan DiMare
Jane Dionne
Ruthann Dobek
Patrick Dolan
Marjorie Wakefield Dold and Kevin Dold
William and Vivian Dole
Moreen and Stephen Donahue
Kara Donellon
Hassett and Donnelly PC
Eileen Donovan
Elizabeth Dowd
Virginia and John Dowd
Bill and Ann Dowdle
Jennifer Dowling
John and Annie Doyle
Robert Ingman and Marie Doyle
Eric Driscoll
Christine Dubay
Jeannine Dubuque
Brian Duggan
Susan and Tim Dukin
Zachary and Jacqueline Dutton
George and Mimi Eldridge
Michael and Insa Elliott
William and Audrey Ely
“I feel incredibly grateful for all of the opportunities that Nativity has helped me achieve and the continued support that they provide. I'm very grateful and excited about the fact that my younger sister, Chloe, now gets to attend as well, and I'm looking forward to helping her on her journey with the Nativity community.
BERNARD SANTOS
ARCHIETA CLASS OF 2018
AbbVie Employment Engagement Fund
Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc.
Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis
Leone D'Aunno Family Fund
Susana and Martin Fantozzi
Sarah Farkas
Kate Farley
Magdalena Ferrari
Stephen Ferraro
John Ferrie
John Finley
Helen Fitzgerald
Matthew and Sarah Fitzsimons
Paul and Kathleen Flaherty
Martha Flinter
Debbie Floyd
Beth Anne Flynn
Maeve Folger
Louis and Paula Fortin
David and Helen Fournier
Patrick and Mary Fox
Catherine Francher
Christine Freeman
Deborah Guyot-Freeman and Mark Freeman
Dennis Friedman
Stephen Frost
Renee Fullem
Janice and Mark Fuller
Paul Furtado
Scott Fusco
Michael and Christine Galica
Michael and Vicky Galow
Elizabeth Gamache
Marybeth Gebauer
William Gilmartin
Heidi Ginter
Fred Givens
Gordon Gonzales
Marjorie Gonzalez
Henry Goodrow
Flynn Govern
Chris and Martha Grant
Jason Grant
Charlene Grattan
Kristin Greeley
Paul and Amy Greeley
Debbie Green
Kim and Donald Gribbons
William Gribbons
Robert and Karyn Grieco
Ellen Gulachenski
Daniel and Karen Gutekanst
Carrie Guyan
Peter Haas
Sandra Hakkarainen
Joan Halbert
Thomas and Patricia Ann Halpin
Deborah Haltom
Debra Marcus Haluska
Mary Lynn Hamlin
Leslie Hansen
David Hardy
Jean and Steve Harper
Kathleen Harrington
Sion and Gordon Harris
Lin and Joseph Hart
Nancy and Charles Hatcher
Emma Hauser
Kevin and Deborah Hayes
Patricia Haylon
Lauren Hazlett
John Heald, Jr.
Nancy Healy
Paul and Patricia Healy
Ralph Hebb
Myles and Patrice Heffernan
Julianne Hertel
Eugene Hickey
Richard and Susan Hill
Ingrid and Michael Hillinger
Cynthia Hipona-Gray
Madelyn Holmes
Mary Frances and Stephen Horan
John and Elizabeth Howard
Joanne Hynes
William Iandoli
Ann Marie Incutto
Dempsey Insurance
GW & K Investments
Karen Jacobson
Dianne Langford James
Kathleen Janssen
The Jarboe Foundation
Claire and Kevin Jones
Judith Jones
Michael and Cristin Jones
Michael Joseph
Lisa and Gregory Kasprzak
Stephen and Anne Marie Kaune
Thomas and Maureen Keating
Joanne and James Kee
Dan and Lisa Kelly
Jessica Kelly
Megan Fox-Kelly and Martin Kelly
Sean Kelly
Kevin Kenneally
Elizabeth Keough
William Kimball
Laurie King
Deborah Roberts Kirk and Richard
Kirk
Margaret Kirkendall
Mia Klein
One Family Knitters
Corinne and Robert Kody
Kim and Mark Kouyoumjian
Paulette Labarre
Philip and Kathy Lahey, Jr.
Tim Lain
Carol Lane
Loran Lang
Michael and Anita Lawler
Christopher and Laura Lawrence
Ronald Lawson
Matthew Leclair
Meghan Hurley and Bowen Lee
William Lee
Marie Leen
Annette Leger
John Leonard
Frederick Lillis
Sean Logan
John Logue
Patrick and Erin Lundgren
Thomas and Shirley Lutynski
Kristin Lynch
Linda Lynch
Lynn Lynch
Patricia Lyons
Caitlin Macneil
Raymond Mahon
Denise Mahoney
Tom Mahoney
J.J. Malone
Donald Maloney
Kristine and Patrick Maloney
Mary and Donald Maloney Jr.
Susan Maloney
Judi Mancini
Rosa Manriquez
Jessica Marinelli
Peter Marino
Nancy Marotta
“I still consider myself a Nativity Man, and practicing it when I was still there has helped me perfect it. It makes you stand out amongst your peers, wherever you go.
DARRELL KWATENG
ANCHIETA CLASS OF 2018
Abby Marschke
Ivy Sun and Thomas Martin
Michael Martin
Matt Mattus
Jill and Nick Mavro
Kathleen Maxwell
Kitty and John Maxwell
Daniel Mazzola
Maureen McArdle
Wayne McAuliffe
Theresa McBride
Barbara and Eugene McCarthy
Robert McCauley
William and Mary McCormack
Joanne McCourt
James McDermott
Douglas McDonald
Dylan McDonough
Neil McEleney
Rev. Michael McFarland, S.J.
Paul McGinn
Maura McGovern
Patricia McGovern
Bill and Mary Jane McKenna
John and Barbara McKenney
Tom and Caitlin McKenney
PennyAnn and Robert McLaren
Joseph McManus
Marilyn and Peter McManus
Charles McMonagle
Mary Thies McVeigh
Miriam and Christian Meko
Alison Melick
Freddy Meyer
Joseph Mielinski
Bill and Helene Miles
Joanne and Paul Milewski
Margaret and John Millerick
Duncan and Cheryl Milloy
Mark and Sara Milone
Paula Minihan
Deb Molis
Daniel Moore
Mylta Iris Morales
Brigette and Michael Moran
Maureen Morris
Elizabeth Morse
Matthew and Marie Morse
Susan Murdock
Dawn Murphy
Edward and Elizabeth Murphy
Kevin Murphy
Stephanie and Douglas Muzzy
Rick Nahigian
“I love seeing the students and their growth in size and maturity over the school year. I also love seeing the interaction between teachers and students, always so encouraging and helpful.
JOYCE SILLUP
VOLUNTEER & DONOR
Carol Nelson
Kerry Nero
Todd Newell
Richard Nicholson
Donna Nicosia
Marguerite Noga
Noël Couch
Lawrence O'Brien
Timothy O'Connell Foundation
Audrey and Mark O'Connor, Jr.
Cathy O'Connor
Christine O'Keefe
Meggan O'Leary
Colleen O'Sheas
Winifred Octave
Kerry O`Keefe
Meghan O`Keefe
Courtney Ordway
John Orr
Lynne Ouellette
Arabella Palma
Jennifer Parks
James Parles
James and Elsa Partan
Bain Capital Community Partnership
Robert Paulsen
Peter Perkins
Barbara Pero
Tisbest Philanthropy
Erin and Owen Phipps
Maureen Pienta
Maria and Patrick Pitney
Melissa Platzman
Thomas Pound
David Powell
Christine and Walter Powers
Kathleen Powers
Lisa and Mark Powers
Kimberly and Michael Pucci
Alice and Jim Quinn
Greg and Geri Quinn
Stephen Ragno
Athos Rassias
Stacey Regan
Rosemary Reilly
Erica Ribeiro
Deanna and Carl Ridgway
Rhea and Richard Ringgard
Giselle Rivera-Flores
Robert Robbio
Julie and Gareth Roberts
Raylene Roberts
Michaela Robinson
David Roccosalva
Mary and Dennis Roche
Virgilio Rodriguez
Patrick Rogers
Molly Roman
James Romenesko
Sean Rose
John and Cecelia Rudy
Eric Ruggieri
Mary Elizabeth Ryan
Maureen Ryan
Patricia and Thomas Ryan
Paul Ryan
Kimberly Salmon
Joanne and Joseph Salois
Susan Sampson
Elizabeth Sanning
Cathy Sargent
C.W. Schellenger
Michael Schelzi
Kristin Steinmetz and Mathew Schmalz
Susan and John Schneeweis
Mary Schoonmaker
Christina Schultz
Joanne Shumak Scirpoli
Robert Scoville
Carol Seager
Marylou and Bradford Seaward
David Seidman
Cornelia Shea
Laurie Shean
Sean Sheehan, Jr.
Rachel Shelton
Joyce Sillup
Charlie Silva
David Silva
Anthony Simollardes
Marcia Skeffington
Gregory and Joyce Smith
Jennifer Smith
Jerry Snee, Jr.
Stacy Sobo
Mary Deane and Gino Sorcinelli
Carol Spellman
Beverly and David Spencer
Kristina Spillane
Sally Spooner
Gail and John Stone
Jacqueline Stone
Madeline Sughrue
James Sullivan
John Summa
United Way Suncoast
Bill and Mary Supple
Anne and Dave Sweeney
Beth Szalankiewicz
Kathleen and Doug Taylor
Paul and Andrea Taylor
Marilyn and Zenon Tencza
Jennifer Tharrett
Latasha Hughes Thomasson
Flynn Law and Alioth Title
Philip Tongue
Matthew and Mary Toth
“Our business is honored to play a very small part in the immeasurable daily efforts of the students, faculty, and administration at Nativity Worcester. In an increasingly complicated and apathetic world, largescale commitments to social justice, like this amazing school, are more important than ever.
DR. IVY PRUITT MAIN STREET ENDODONTICS, NEW DONOR
“
When I attend Nativity’s graduation ceremony, rather than look at the graduating students, I keep my eyes on the parents, grandparents, siblings, and other caregivers who beam with pride, have tears of joy, and see a bright future for their Nativity graduate. Watching them reminds me to continue investing in Nativity as it pays great dividends not only to these students and their families, but to our entire community now and in the future.
DR. CHICK WEISS
CO-FOUNDER & TRUSTEE
Harr Toyota
William Trainor
Lisa Tranchemontagne
Elizabeth Trumble
Diana Tsotsis
Stephanie Tuccio
Mary Katherine Tuomey
Matt Ulterino
UniBank
Sarah Valente
Jacob Vazquez
Thomas Vhay
Steve Vineberg
Mark and Christopher Recklitis Vining
Patricia Vinkenes
Ellen Wade-Medeiros
Stephen and Terry Waite
Patricia Wallace
Katherine Bagdis Wally and
Matthew Wally
Jeffrey and Mary Walsh
Edwin Ward
Kate Ward
John Warner
William and Cynthia Webber
Diane Weber
Stephanie Weinfurt
Judy Weiss
Sharon Wheaton
Patricia and Michael White
Michael Whitehouse
Rachelle Zribi Williams
Laura Wilson
Elizabeth Woods
Donna Wrenn
Judith Yasi
David Yokoyama-Martin
Karen Zeena
Lisa Zeena
Alex Zequeira
Anne and Edward Ziaja
Edward and Leah Zilla
Tribute Gifts
Gifts to Nativity School of Worcester often carry meaning far beyond financial support. Memorial and honorary gifts provide a powerful way to celebrate a loved one’s legacy or recognize someone who has made a lasting impact on a donor’s life. Each year, members of our community choose to honor or remember individuals through generous contributions that strengthen Nativity’s mission and keep cherished memories alive. Below is a list of those individuals honored through gifts made to Nativity during Fiscal Year 2025.
In Memory of Joanne Arello
Ursula Arello
In Memory of Jason Borjeson
Paul and Andrea Taylor
In Honor of Eileen and Andre Bouvier
Cary and Lewis Collins
Kathleen and Doug Taylor
In Honor of Jim Briggs
Sean Logan
In Honor of Matt Brunell
Elizabeth and Michael Bailey
In Honor of the Tom Clarke and Family
Brenda Farley
Kate Farley
Timothy O’Connell Foundation
In Honor of Holy Cross Class of 1953
John Magnier
In Honor of Holy Cross Class of 1967
James Joseph Callahan
In Honor of Christopher and Catherine Collins
Catherine and William Kropa
In Honor of Bill Condron and Family
Kristine and Patrick Maloney
Jill and Nick Mavro
Freddy Meyer
Stacy Sobo
In Honor of Nicole Connolly
Sarah Pulsifer
In Honor of Rosemary Cronin
Margaret Kirkendall
In Honor of Elizabeth Deliberto
Bob and Betty Blute
In Memory of The Deuce
Anonymous
In Memory of Amerigo and Rose Dinicola
Debra and Robert Lombard
In Honor of Rev. John Donohue
Elizabeth Trumble
In Honor of Melinda Donovan
Virginia Day
In Memory of Louise Dugger Massey
Jane Dionne
In Honor of Sara Erlbaum
Carol Lane
In Memory of Nancy Flaherty
James Parles
In Memory of Most Rev. Bernard Flanagan, D.D.
Michael Joseph
In Memory of Barbara Flanders
John Leonard
In Memory of Shawn Flanders
Barbara Flanders
In Honor of the Fotiades Family
Brenda Farley
Kate Farley
John and Liz MacVarish
In Honor of James Fournier
Patricia McGovern
In Honor of Paul Frank
Joanne Hynes
In Honor of Kate Golden
Eileen M. and Eileen W. Golden
In Honor of Fr. James Hayes
Catherine Francher
In Memory of Bill Haylon and Family
Cecile Baker
Amit Basak
Mary Lou and James Briggs
Florence V. Burden Foundation
Kathleen and David Calabro
Carole Delaney and Dean Burpee
James DeMay and Channing Riggs
William and Vivian Dole
The Fairbanks Family Foundation
Beth Anne Flynn
Debra Marcus Haluska
Carolyn and Eric Harthun
Patricia Haylon
The Haylon Family
Helen Fitzgerald
Richard and Susan Hill
Tim Hill
Julie and Jordan Hitch
Julie and Michael Kaneb
Meredith and Kevin Kent
David Law
Sean Logan
John Magnier
Emilie and John Marvin
Christian B. and Andrea Z. Malone
Duncan and Cheryl Milloy
Daniel Moore
Brigette and Michael Moran
Coffey Moran Giving Fund
Brian Nixon
James Parles
Gil and Jodi Schellenger
Susan and John Simon
John Summa
Andrea and Thomas Ward
E.J. and Lori Whelan
Laura Wilson
In Memory of Elizabeth Hanlon
Paula Biscardi
In Honor of Fr. Al Hicks, S.J.
Sean McCabe
In Honor of Dave Hinchen
Harold Boucher
Elsie Uffelman
In Memory of Paul Jourcin
Melanie Demarias
In Honor of Kathleen Kelly
Virginia Day
In Honor of John “Jack” Keenan
Bill and Mary Jane McKenna
Elizabeth Morse
Lisa Tranchemontagne
William Trainor
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If I were telling my friend who didn’t go here about Nativity, I would say that it’s a place that gives you a good education, has fun field trips, and that teachers are the best because they let us have fun while learning!
JEREMY KWADWO OWUSU ABOAGYE
CHILINDA CLASS OF 2028
In Memory of Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J.
John Logue
Christine and Walter Powers
Mary Elizabeth Ryan
In Honor of Joseph Labram, S.J.
Joseph Marcotte
In Memory of Alice Laffey
Margaret Post and Miles Cahill
Mary and Dennis Roche
In Memory of Edward Leen
Marie Leen
In Honor of Michael Mafamba
Maryellen and Stephen Brunelle
In Honor of Joseph Maguire
Peter and Elaine Lucas
In Honor of John and Rose Mahoney
Margaret McLoughlin
William and Ann Marie Teuber, Jr.
In Honor of Earle Markey, S.J.
John Magnier
In Honor of Patrick Maloney
Charlene Grattan
In Memory of Domenic and Debbie Mancini
Judi Mancini
In Memory of James “Jim” Maxwell
Antonino Catalano
Renee Fullem
Susan First
Sue Frank
Mary Lynn Hamlin
Karen Jacobson
Corinne and Robert Kody
Linda Lynch
Daniel Mazzola
Kathleen Maxwell
Theodore and Mary Shasta
Anthony Simollardes
Charlie Silva
Vanessa Swan
In Honor of Fr. McFarland
Kerry and Brendan Swords
In Honor of James McKenney
John and Barbara McKenney
In Honor of Bishop McManus
Joan Halbert
In Memory of Carole McManus
Marjorie Wakefield Dold and Kevin Dold
Kathleen Harrington
John and Elizabeth Howard
Patricia Lyons
Maureen McArdle
Marilyn and Peter McManus
Marcia Skeffington
Judith Tully and Joseph McManus
William and Cynthia Webber
Sharon Wheaton
In Honor of Principal Andrea Bazarian
Emma Hauser
In Honor of Fr. Thomas McMurray, S.J.
Religious of the Assumption
In Honor of Pastor Margaret O’Keeffe
Maura McGovern
In Memory of Simone Mulkens
Marjorie Gonzalez
In Honor of Rosend Peña
Rosemary Cronin
In Memory of Peter Polachi
George and Marie Chabot Charitable
Foundation
In Memory of Terri Priest
Christina Schultz
In Memory of Reggie Quinn
Alice and Jim Quinn
In Honor of Virginia Raguin
John Raguin
In Honor of Anna Reardon
Mary Ellen Reardon
In Honor of David Schulman
James Buggie and Mary Murphy
In Honor of Simon Smith, S.J.
Marie Esselborn
Paul Ryan
Chick and Gayle Weiss
In Honor of Jacob Vazquez
Benevity
In Honor of Mateo E. Vazquez-Nina
Jacob Vazquez
In Honor of Charles “Chick” Weiss
Susan and Tim Dukin
Barbara Flanders
Joanne and James Kee
Lynn Kremer and Louri Alsov
Virginia and Michel Raguin
Judy Weiss
In Honor of Helene and Justin Winn
Annette Leger
In Honor of Alex Zequeira
Marianela and Fernando Aran
A PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE
NATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCESTER
forever society
Join the Nativity School of Worcester legacy society today by making a planned gift. Consider leaving your legacy in several ways that cost you nothing now, and leave a lasting impact. To discuss the best planned gift option for you, contact Donna Stock, Vice President of Advancement at dstock@nativityworcester.org or 508-202-0442
Thank you
to the members of the Nativity School of Worcester Forever Society. The Forever Society is a group of caring friends who support Nativity's future through planned and estate gifts.
M. Catherine Butler
Paul Jourcin
Alice Laffey
Joanne and Brian McClatchy
Harold L. Stevens, Jr.
Cynthia and Stephen O’Brien
Charles “Chick” and Gayle Weiss
Kenneth and Nancy Candito
Alex and Jessika Zequeira
Donald Maloney
“
A good education, strong values, and a disciplined work ethic are the foundation for success! As St. Ignatius Loyola said, "Finding God in All Things” and helping people, "For the Greater Glory of God,” should be our mission. Supporting these young men, women, and Nativity Worcester is our way of ensuring that our leaders of the future share these values.
KENNETH AND NANCY CANDITO
STAFF & FACULTY
Thomas McKenney
President
Andrea Bazarian
Principal
Donna Stock
Vice President of Advancement
Nerelly Checo
Assistant Principal & Director of Student Life and DEIA
Erica Adjeman
Assistant Principal & Director of Admissions
Demetrius Safford ‘11
After-School Director & Community Engagement Coordinator
Christina Evans
Leadership Gifts Officer
Ashley Borys
Grants & Communications Officer
Adriana Allen
Operations Manager
Meredith Kent
Director of Graduate Support & External Partnerships
Karen Ozuna Vargas
Director of High School Placement & Support
Alex Bazarian
School Counselor
Susan Tolles
Special Education Coordinator
Dr. Dana Harthorne
Math Department Head
AnnaMarie March
Science Department Head
Kate Burns
History Department Head
Jennifer Smith
5th Grade Lead Teacher
Anika Smith
5th Grade Teacher
Janelle Clancy
2nd Year Teaching Fellow
Diane McDonough
2nd Year Teaching Fellow
Liam McGovern
2nd Year Teaching Fellow
Matt Bromage
1st Year Teaching Fellow
Alison Gangloff
1st Year Teaching Fellow
Camara Hilton
1st Year Teaching Fellow
Bella Ortiz
1st Year Teaching Fellow
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – OFFICERS
Veronica Listerud
Chair
Matthew Brunell
Vice Chair
Nicolyn Keville
Treasurer
Margaret Florentine
Secretary
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thomas Clarke
William Condron
Kathleen Herrman, Psy.D.
Dervin Hylton ’12
Patrick Jones
Pamela Massad
Winifred Octave
Stephen O’Brien
Vincent O’Rourke, Jr.
Patricia Nelligan Peterleitner
Carolyn Stempler
George Tetler
Michael Tsotsis
Jacob Vazquez ’11
Charles “Chick” Weiss, Ph.D.
Sean McGrath (Emeritus)
Jane Mosakowski (Emeritus)
Thomas McKenney (Ex Officio)
TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES
Ursula Arello
Paul Belsito
Robert Blute
Brent Bottamini
Gregory Bradford
Kevin Breen
Roger Breslin
Dave Brunelle
Anthony Cashman
Trey Cassidy
Patsy Cecil
Brian Chandley
Michael Covino
Michael Crawford
Michelle Dillon
Daniel DiTullio
Michael Dugan
John Duggan
Margaret Freije
Andy Gallagher
Patricia Gibbons
PJ Guinan
Jim Hayes, S.J.
Gil Haylon
Bill Keville
Cornell Lesane
William Loftus
Susan Mailman
Timothy McCormack
Katie Moulton
Kerry O’Keefe
Darrell Opoku-Kwateng
Abby Orleans-Thompson
Bernie Santos
Katy Sullivan
Liz Trumble
Diana Tsotsis
Matthew Wally
Liz Wambui
Chuck Wilson
Stephanie Yuhl
Alex Zequeira
Kelsa Zereski
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As a trustee, I have been privileged to witness the transformative impact of Nativity’s mission, where young people discover their strengths, grow in confidence, and begin to imagine futures filled with promise.
A CALL TO GROW OUR MISSION
As Nativity enters a new chapter of substantial growth, welcoming more students, deepening programs, and expanding opportunity, the need for your support of our mission has never mattered more.
As a career educator, I was drawn to Nativity’s mission to break down barriers and provide a transformative education that empowers young people in the City of Worcester to achieve economic and social mobility. When I learned that the school was launching a historic campaign to establish a girls’ division and expand opportunity to an inclusive education, my commitment to Nativity grew tenfold.
Nativity Worcester is sustained by a community of donors who believe deeply in access, opportunity, and the power of education. As Nativity continues to grow, so does our shared responsibility to ensure these opportunities endure by expanding our impact, supporting a growing student body and alumni community, investing in the facilities that serve them, and equipping the faculty who make this transformative experience possible.
I am profoundly grateful to every supporter whose generosity continues to change lives. Our students stand taller because of you.
PATRICIA PETERLEITNER
Ways to Grow Our Impact Together
GIVING TO THE ANNUAL FUND
Make a one-time or recurring monthly gift that provides critical unrestricted funds that advance the school’s academic, extracurricular, and graduate support programs. Please donate using the enclosed envelope or visit nativityworcester.org/ways-to-give
INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF A NATIVITY STUDENT: SCHOLARSHIP GIVING
Make a major impact by funding part of or the entire education of one of our Nativity Worcester students, invest in the school’s endowment, or support future renovations for our growing student body. The school’s ability to continue to provide a quality, tuition-free education is only possible through the generosity of sponsors. You can also make a gift to Nativity’s endowment to ensure our long-term sustainability. For more information or to make a scholarship donation, gift of stock, or multi-year pledge, contact Donna Stock, Vice President of Advancement, at dstock@nativityworcester.org or (508) 202-0442.
HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTS
Gifts to Nativity are often more than support for the school. Memorial and honorary gifts are a way to perpetuate the memory of a loved one who has passed away and an opportunity to honor an individual who has been impactful in the donor’s life. Please see the enclosed envelope or visit www.nativityworcester.org.
VOLUNTEER
At Nativity Worcester, volunteers are an essential part of our community. By sharing your time and talents, you help strengthen our students, support our staff, and champion our community rooted in service. Whether you’re interested in mentoring students or graduates, greeting guests, or lending professional expertise, there are meaningful ways to get involved. If you’re looking to give back in a hands-on way, we invite you to complete an inquiry form to join our volunteer community by visiting our website https://nativityworcester.org/volunteer-application/.
Thank you for helping us grow our mission!
67 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA 01605
Tel: (508) 799-0100
Fax: (508) 799-3951
www.nativityworcester.org
Mission Statement
Nativity School of Worcester is an accredited, independent middle school that provides a holistic, tuition-free, faith-based education rooted in Ignatian values to students of all faiths from under-resourced communities. Drawing upon four pillars: strength, scholarship, character, and service, a Nativity education inspires self-discovery, responsibility, spiritual growth, and a lifelong dedication to learning.
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