Cardinal - Spring 2025

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LEADING THE WAY

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

“It is hard to walk in your faith alone, so having friends that share the

same values is really powerful! Sharing our faith is really important because everyone should know that they are loved by God.”

MARY KATE MCGRATH ’27

Administration Head of School Dr. Paul Harrington Assistant Head of School Mrs. Cindy Geiger Office of Institutional Advancement Director of Development Daniel Fenton ’09 Director of Admissions Ann Rivers

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MEET ELI HANECHAK

Director of Marketing and Communications Wendy Harrington

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Development Associate Barbara Moran ’63

SERVICE AND COMMUNITY

Advancement Operations Manager Patricia Vona

WHO WE ARE

Pope Francis Preparatory School is a Catholic co-educational, collegepreparatory school which instills Gospel values and fosters academic excellence in a diverse community of learners.

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ON THE COVER: Cardinals Leading the Way: Ryan Vedovelli, Chloe Banaitis, Michael McGrath, Hannah Fanelli, Jack Murphy, Mary Kate McGrath and Mila Dillard

POPE FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL 99 Wendover Road Springfield, MA 01118 popefrancisprep.org

LETTER FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL

LEADING THE WAY Dear Friends, When I think about Pope Francis Preparatory School, I am deeply grateful— not only for our tremendous facility and abundant resources, but, more importantly, for the people who bring our school to life each and every day. Our community is built on the foundation laid over 140 years ago by the Sisters of St. Joseph, who brought Catholic secondary education to Springfield. Today, that spirit endures in our eager students, inspiring faculty, talented staff, and the unwavering support of families and friends.

As we honor our traditions, we recognize that we cannot remain strong by staying the same. Growth requires thoughtful reflection and purposeful action. Strategic planning and daily decisionmaking at Pope are rooted in our mission to enhance every aspect of the student experience. As stewards of this mission, we are committed to preparing students not only for college, but for life— helping them grow into thoughtful, compassionate, values-driven leaders in an ever more complex and changing world.

We believe that a Catholic college preparatory education holds immeasurable value—not just for the individual, but for society as a whole. It nurtures intellect and character, equipping students with the skills to think critically, communicate thoughtfully, and act with integrity and empathy. Our programs offer a broad, comprehensive understanding of the world while encouraging students to explore interests, deepen passions, and carry out their social responsibility.

Through service-themed clubs, individual Christian service projects, participation in Catholic youth groups, and our all-school service day, Pope students consistently demonstrate a “for others” attitude. They are becoming the faith-filled leaders our world so desperately needs.

We are a vibrant community of learners, artists, athletes, faculty, and staff—all working together in pursuit of excellence and guided by shared values. Each day, we witness our Cardinals leading the way. In this issue, we are proud to highlight eight exceptional students whose talents and accomplishments represent the strength and spirit of our entire student body.

Further, over my eight years at Pope, I have had the pleasure of following the paths of our recent alumni into fields such as business, engineering, medicine, education, law, and the arts, to name a few. Many alumni return to share their talents here in Western Massachusetts while others are leading the way in cities like Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Chicago.

There is so much to see and do on the Pope campus. Whether you were on campus today, last month, or it has been a while, I invite you to come and witness our students leading the way. Know that we keep our Pope families and friends in our prayers and I ask that you keep all of us in your prayers.

Best,

Dr. Paul Harrington Head of School

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Meet Eli Hanechak ’25 A LEADER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT ELIZABETH “ELI” HANECHAK arrived at Pope Francis Prep as a freshman transfer student in January of 2022. Only a few months after arriving at Pope, Eli had a visit from Dr. Jennifer Hanselman P’25, Biology Professor at Westfield State University, who presented her with certificates, a trophy, monetary awards and medals for her success at the Region 1 Science and Engineering Fair. Mr. Brodeur joined Eli for the award presentation and was thrilled to have a freshman student at Pope who was already very passionate about science. It was during that award presentation that our school community realized we had a student with a special gift and drive, however, no one could have predicted how far Eli’s passion for science would grow over the next few years.

Fast forward to 2025 and Eli is now a senior at Pope. She has taken 7 different science classes over the past 3½ years and 11 AP courses in a wide range of disciplines. Eli is also involved in Cardinal

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Coders (our robotics team), varsity volleyball, the Quiz Team, NHS, Academic Pathways, and is a student ambassador, all while maintaining a 4.98 GPA. Outside of school, Eli recently earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, becoming the newest female Eagle Scout member for the Western Mass Council, culminating in her impactful “The ReVolt Initiative” e-cycling project.

For this project, Eli organized collection events, collaborated with local businesses, designed a website, created marketing materials, and educated the community through presentation events about the importance of responsible e-waste disposal. Eli’s leadership and dedication to environmental causes were evident as she mobilized volunteers and collected hundreds of pounds of used electronics, keeping harmful materials out of landfills.

This year, Eli is taking an independent study science class, a new course created

by Mr. Brodeur to accommodate Eli’s extensive environmental research project addressing plastic pollution at a graduate lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

We caught up with Eli to learn why she decided to become a Cardinal halfway through freshman year, where her passion for science began, what her research project involves, and her plans for the future. We hope you enjoy getting to know this extraordinary Cardinal!

Why did you decide to transfer to Pope midway through freshman year?

I have always craved a challenge in my academics. During the first half of freshman year, I attended a large public school that was not meeting my desire for that challenge; in fact, I was taking classes that I had taken at the sixth and seventh grade levels. I was extremely unhappy there, so my mom and I started looking around at schools I could transfer to.

When we had our first meeting at Pope, I was immediately given the opportunity to take placement tests and be put into higher level classes, like Honors Precalculus, and the entire community seemed excited to accommodate me and find a curriculum that worked for me. I accepted my admissions offer that same day and transferred about a month later.

When did you become so interested in science?

Being a doctor was my life goal for as long as I can remember. I received a stethoscope (a real one) when I was 8 years old and would go around to each of my family members, offering checkups and writing charts. But the science bug really bit when I was in 5th grade and I did a research project about the International Space Station, a giant, floating laboratory in low-Earth orbit that is inhabited by astronauts and scientists from all over the world. I would force my

mom out of bed at all hours of the night to go outside and watch it pass overhead, and I became so obsessed that I made an ISS costume out of old cardboard and duct tape that I wore to school on Halloween. Later that year, I also got a microscope for Christmas, and my 5th grade science teacher was horrified by my request to bring home some of the cow kidneys that we were dissecting in class that day so I could look at them under my microscope. My poor mom got a call at work asking if that would be ok, and she picked up a smiling Eli later that day, who held a bright orange biohazard bag in her hand and just wanted to get home and turn on the microscope. Throughout the rest of middle school, I also became extremely interested in neuroscience by reading books about the human body; that is an interest I still have today.

Describe the independent study project that you are currently working on at UMass.

My goal for this project is to develop a start-to-finish system for converting toxic plastic waste into helpful materials, specifically fertilizer and drinkable water.

I have been working on this project since freshman year. Strangely, this was my way to challenge myself before I came to Pope.

I became so entrenched in this research project that I kept going. The first phase of the system is a modified enzyme called cutinase, which I tinkered around with using the modern biological tools we have at our disposal now, and was able to enlarge its active site so it can break down plastics in 24 hours. We are then left with two toxic organic compounds, the things that make up plastic in the first place, ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. To take care of those toxins, I use a microalgae species called Chlorella protothecoides. These algae have an extremely high carbon need, so they are able to live off the organic carbon rings in the compounds and convert the rest of the compounds into a nutritious byproduct called biomass. This biomass is nontoxic, and when harvested, can be used as fertilizer. Since the reaction takes place in a liquid broth, you can filter out that liquid and you create a source of drinkable water.

The plastic does not need to be cleaned, as the cutinase is extremely robust and not easily denatured, and the microalgae are so carbon-hungry that the reaction also sequesters carbon from the atmosphere.

What is it like spending time at UMass doing research alongside graduate students?

I still feel awestruck every time I walk in the lab, mostly because I feel it’s rare to find your life’s purpose so young, and I am overwhelmingly grateful that I was one of those rare cases. Being in a graduate lab in high school has really helped to solidify in my mind that science is where I want to be. Even when everything is going wrong and I feel compelled to chuck my samples out of the 11th floor window of my lab, I know that what I am doing is what I am meant to be doing, and if I take a few moments to reflect, I realize that I’m having fun and that no second of the three and a half-odd years I’ve devoted to the project have felt like work. I also got very lucky with my lab at UMass; the people there are incredible, so supportive, and always make me feel special even on a normal day. One of my fondest memories was having a dance party to Taylor Swift at 1am with one of the PhDs in the lab while we were waiting for each of our samples to finish running; those moments make every long drive, failed experiment, and late night completely worth it.

You have earned quite a few science recognitions, what has been your proudest accomplishment?

My proudest moment was when I was named a Top 300 scholar in the Science Talent Search, because it meant that my beloved science teachers at Pope would be given $2,000 to spend on experiments and equipment for their classes. All of the science teachers at Pope work extremely hard and are truly excited and devoted to what they are doing, and since I’ve taken almost every science class at Pope, making sure that future science classes will get fun experiments to try, feels amazing.

Mr. Brodeur has given so much of his time and energy to this project and worked

hard to implement my independent study program, so it was so gratifying to be able to give back to him in that way. He told me it was like Christmas morning and that he had a list of things he wanted by the end of the day when he heard about the money; that just made me so happy. I am also extremely proud of the patent that I obtained, because it means that my work will be protected no matter where I go; it’s also really fun to tell people that I was able to get a patent while still in high school.

What do you plan to pursue after Pope?

I want to see this project through because I think it has real potential to alleviate the plastic pollution problem; however, I haven’t decided if it is what I want to do for my career. I had always planned to become a neurologist or some type of doctor that studies the brain, so I am still torn between the two career paths.

In the meantime, I will be attending Brandeis University as a double major in Biochemistry and Biological Physics, which is a program of study that could be applied to either career path. During my time in college, I will work to figure out where my real future lies and tailor my grad-school education around that. I received a Presidential Merit Scholarship and was selected as a member of the Quantitative Biology Research Community at Brandeis, which means I can attend for a very low rate and also be a part of a dedicated sciencestudent community.

Anything else you would like to share?

I want to thank my mom. It is only because of her and her sacrifices that I was able to come to Pope and pursue this project. Mom, you are my world, and yes, I promise when I become an established scientist that I will take you on an infinite number of trips to Disney.

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AC A D E M I C S

ACADEMICS

in Action CONGRATULATIONS to the many Cardinals who were recognized at our annual Celebration of Scholars award ceremony. Students were honored for outstanding performance on AP Exams, both math and English PSAT scores above 600 or 700, SAT scores in math and English above 600, 700, and even one perfect 800 in math! We also celebrated freshmen on the high honor roll, grades 10-12 with consecutive semesters on the high honor roll, inductees into the National Latin Honor Society, National Merit Commended students, a National Merit Semi-Finalist, service project presentations by NHS officers, and a few additional awards for music, technology, and science.

Academic rigor is frequently cited as one of the top reasons why students and families choose Pope Francis Prep. Our Celebration of Scholars is a wonderful example of our students’ challenging themselves with honors and AP coursework and thriving in our academic program.

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At the Celebration of Scholars, Jack Murphy received awards for five academic achievements.

The awards included achieving a score of 5 on four 2024 AP exams, a perfect 800 score on the math section of the 2024 SAT, and becoming a National Merit Semi-Finalist (now a Finalist).

Reflecting on the night, Jack shared, “I am grateful for, and humbled by this recognition. For me, these achievements represent the hard work, passion, and dedication that I have put in both inside and outside of the classroom over the past few years. I see these achievements as an acknowledgement of my commitment to gain and apply knowledge and better myself.”

Students in Señora Thomas’ Spanish classes and Mrs. Boudreau-Kinsey’s art classes worked together to create beautiful masks and ofrendas for their DAY OF THE DEAD installation.

Mr. Brodeur’s ANATOMY students learned how to suture. They practiced using a suture pad with multiple wounds designed to replicate the anatomical structure of human tissue including 3 layers: skin, fat and muscle.

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LATIN IV went on a field trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to visit the museum’s impressive collection of Greco-Roman art. As the students explored this rich environment, they interrogated selected pieces of art for clues about Rome’s social structure.

Students in Academic Pathways interested in exploring CAREERS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD went on a field trip to Hartford HealthCare. Our Cardinals began their day by visiting the Life Star helipad and enjoyed a great view of Hartford. Afterwards, students went to the Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation (CESI) where they were able to try 4 simulations, even attempting robotic surgery!

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Every year, the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize teachers in Western Massachusetts for their diligence, dedication and innovation in the classroom.

Congratulations to Ms. Wielock who has been selected to receive a NEW TEACHER AWARD! Since joining the PFPS staff, she has improved and expanded the Wellness curriculum by creating two new classes, and revamping the Strength and Conditioning class. She has used grant money to purchase necessary mannequins in order to instruct CPR and Stop the Bleed to both her students and for faculty professional development. She has spearheaded developing a safety response team in our school, composed of trained staff.

Ms. Wielock also recently organized an assembly for students highlighting one family’s experiences with being victims of drunk driving.

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At the 2024-2025 NHS INDUCTION CEREMONY 42 students were inducted and celebrated along with 67 2nd and 3rd year members!

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Mr. Salloum’s engineering students enjoyed testing their SELF-PROPELLED CARS. This project teaches students how to convert potential energy to kinetic energy. Students used basic items to build their cars such as rubber bands, popsicle sticks, mouse traps, CDs, and other household items.

Our CARDINAL CODERS FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team had a successful debut at their first qualifier in December, marking several milestones, including being invited by another team to be their Alliance partner. The team blends STEM skills with leadership, marketing, and business experience, working together under realworld constraints to design, build, and program their robot.

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Students in Mrs. Bauduccio’s AP PSYCHOLOGY class completed their Celebrity Brain Projects. Students selected a subject (fictional or nonfictional) and had to identify: 8 areas of the brain, the specific function of that area, and how their character or subject used that part of their brain.

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WELCOME! MR. ROBERT CESTOLA

MRS. KIMBERLY GETTENS

Rob grew up in Northeast New Jersey and graduated from St. Joseph Regional HS in Montvale, NJ. He earned a BS in accounting from the University of Scranton, an MBA from Fordham University and is a CPA. His career has been mixed in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, most recently as Controller for Way Finders, Inc. in Springfield. Currently, he proudly serves on the Board of Directors at Dakin Humane Society as Treasurer and at The Holyoke Community College Foundation. He lives in Southampton, MA with his wife, daughter, and two dogs. In his spare time, he loves sports, spending time with his family and friends, learning foreign languages (currently Spanish), and volunteering his time.

Kim earned a BA in math and economics from Lafayette College and an MBA from DePaul University.

She spent more than 20 years growing her career in the pharmaceutical industry and is proud to have worked on projects that developed treatments in multiple areas, including solid tumors, blood disorders, women’s health, and gastrointestinal disorders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she re-evaluated her priorities and pursued a career in secondary education. She earned certification in secondary math education and taught high school math for 2 years in the Springfield public school district.

She is excited to be teaching at PFPS. She embraces her math geek-ness and enjoys providing real-world problems for her students to solve.

Chief Financial and Operations Officer

MR. MATTHEW CIESLA ’20 Science Teacher

A PFPS alumnus, Matt returned to join the faculty as a science teacher instructing ninth and tenth grade biology. He recently earned a degree in chemistry from Providence College (go Friars!) intending to continue on through graduate school and pursue a career in research. Matt’s interest in teaching got the better of him and, postponing his plans, he sought out opportunities that led him back to Pope. He believes connecting with students and seeing their enthusiasm for learning is the best part of his job (other than chatting with his former teachers over lunch). Beyond teaching science, Matt enjoys crossfit, good food and is a self-admitted classical music snob.

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This year we have welcomed many new faces: freshmen, transfer students into grades 10 and 11, and 9 new faculty and staff members. A warm welcome to all who have recently joined the Pope Francis Prep family!

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Mathematics Teacher

MS. THERESA HENLE CHS ’16 English Teacher

A Springfield local, Theresa attended Cathedral High School, graduating in 2016. She proceeded to study at UMass Amherst, discovering a passionate zeal for language as she worked on studying anything that seemed interesting, from Russian to anthropology, dabbling in poetry and Old Norse. Theresa teaches in the English Department and in her spare time enjoys medieval garment studies and textile handcrafts, particularly if it involves a usable finished product. She is working on her Master’s degree at Franciscan University, and “would be a student forever” if given the option.

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MR. JEFFREY MASON

MR. CONNOR O’NEILL ’18

Science Teacher

Social Studies Teacher

Previously, Jeff taught science in public schools for seven years. Jeff currently teaches AP Biology, Chemistry, and Introductory Biology. He has also taught AP Chemistry, Forensics, and middle school science courses throughout his career. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, with a concentration in biochemistry, from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, as well as an MEd from the College of Our Lady of the Elms. He is currently working towards a Doctorate of Education degree at American International College, with a concentration in teaching and learning. In his free time, Jeff also coordinates a local tennis league and various tournaments for the United States Tennis Association in New England.

Connor earned a Bachelor’s Degree in history, with minors in Latin and politics from Saint Anselm College. Afterwards, he worked in films and theatre, where he applied his historical knowledge to help create accurate depictions of the past, helping to educate through visualization of history, both on-stage and on-screen. Further seeking a desire to expand his knowledge base and pursue a higher degree, he returned to school, attending The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin (Trinity College Dublin), where he received a Masters in Philosophy in early modern history. Now back at his alma mater, he teaches a variety of history classes, covering topics from prehistory to current events, as he shares his knowledge with his students. He enjoys reading, strategy games, a variety of films, theatre, and in his free time, reenacting as a British soldier during the American Revolution, seeking to educate in history, even while not in the classroom.

MRS. KATHRYN MAWBY Mathematics Teacher

Katie is originally from Nyack, NY, and graduated from Wheaton College in IL with a BS in mathematics and a secondary education certification. She spent 8 years teaching at an American school in the Dominican Republic before returning to New York. She continued teaching math in NY and Atlanta, GA for the next 9 years in Catholic and public schools. In her years of teaching, Katie has also led departments, accreditation teams, Bible studies and student trips. Katie has worked at Asnuntuck Community College for the past 7 years and is excited to be back in the high school classroom at Pope. Katie lives in East Longmeadow with her husband and 2 children and enjoys spending her summers with extended family in the Adirondacks.

FR. JAMES NOLTE Chaplain

Fr. James Nolte was appointed chaplain at Pope Francis Prep by Bishop Byrne in September of 2024. Fr. James has been pastor of St Patrick’s parish in South Hadley since 2015, and he was ordained in 2012. Before entering Pope St. John XXIII seminary in 2008, he worked as a dairy farmer in Connecticut, a carpenter in Oregon, a Jesuit in too many places to list, a middle school teacher in Portland, a law school professor in Seattle, a philosophy professor in Seattle, a lawyer in Washington, and a house painter as well as a bartender in Connecticut. So, if you need someone to build a cow barn for you, paint it, make sure that it is up to code, and then bless it, call Fr. James!

MR. MICHAEL OSTROSKEY English & Social Studies Teacher

In his application to join the teaching staff at Pope Francis, Mike shared that he was seeking his “dream job.” His experience at Pope has borne that out fully. Teaching at Pope, in both social studies and English, provides a close fit with his interests and abilities. After graduating from The College of the Holy Cross, Mike taught in the New York City Public School system, and later graduated from Boston College Law School.

After practicing law for a number of years, and engaging in real estate development and management and consulting, he was called to be a stay-at-home-dad for a time with his two children.

A couple of years ago, he returned to the classroom at a local charter school. When this opportunity to teach at Pope Francis came along, he felt quite strongly that it was the right position at the right time.

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COMMUNITY AND SERVICE

POINTS of Pride On November 4, 2024, we witnessed our school community embrace, celebrate, and put into action our pillars of service, faith, and community. On our fifth annual All-School Service Day, all students, faculty, and staff came together in their advisory groups to make a difference in our community. Groups volunteered at the United Way of Pioneer Valley, Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen, The Reserve at East Longmeadow, Springfield Rescue Mission, flagged veteran grave sites at St. Michael’s Cemetery and MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery, tended to leaves and yard work of neighbors and veterans living in our East Forest Park neighborhood, tended to the garden on campus, volunteered at St. Michael’s Academy, White Street School, Dryden Elementary, St. Mary’s Parish and Academy, helped to clean GYSGT Sullivan Park, Forest Park and its zoo, worked on an art project for partner schools, an art project for Chicopee Veterans, and made cards for hospitalized kids. A very busy but rewarding morning for all. Great work, Cardinals!

“Going to The Reserve with my advisory group was a special blessing. Serving in a smaller group allowed us to comfortably engage with the residents of the nursing home. Our students had the opportunity to witness the fruits of their labor immediately by experiencing the joy they brought to the residents simply through their loving presence.”

–Mr. Nick Sears, Theology Teacher

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Our WINTER CONCERT was a beautiful celebration of music and community. Thank you to our students and Mrs. Campbell for a great night of music!

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Our second annual GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING DAY was a big hit! This year, we turned the event into a competition with 3 categories: Pope Spirit, Christmas Theme, and Most Original. All students, faculty, and staff worked in their advisory groups to come up with a theme, gather edible supplies, and decorate each gingerbread house.

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Our Cardinals came together for an epic day with GRIT ‘N WIT! Students worked in their advisory groups through different challenges that tested both brain and brawn. It was a terrific day of bonding at Pope!

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Chloe Banaitis ’26 Last summer, Chloe came across the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Springfield while she was researching volunteer opportunities at local hospitals. After learning how the Ronald McDonald House works closely with local hospitals to provide a free and safe place for families to stay while their children are receiving treatment, she couldn’t help but get excited about the possibility of getting involved. Chloe contacted the house manager right away and scheduled a tour. During the meeting with the staff at the RMH, she learned about the many ways to volunteer and thought it would be a perfect fit for a club at Pope. Today, the RMH Club has 62 members and Chloe is the club’s president. “There are so many ways to help out the RMH, from volunteering at their annual Festival of Trees, to providing meals from the heart, or just helping

Valentine’s Day Volunteers: Jacek Cieslak ’26, Keenan Cieslak ’28, Chloe Banaitis, Huong Dao ’26, Riley Longo ’26

out around the house with needed chores. However, my favorite part so far has been our Valentine’s themed baking event. Each club member who participated made a delicious Valentine themed treat to share with the families staying at the house. It was rewarding knowing that the families would have a sweet treat to brighten their Valentine’s Day”, Chloe shared.

Each year, all students at Pope Francis Prep are required to complete a minimum of 25 hours of community service.

It is important for our students to find an organization that they are passionate about. About finding her meaningful service project, Chloe said, “As someone who is under 18, it can be challenging to find opportunities to volunteer in a meaningful way. The RMH has been great to work with and has provided so many ways for me to help this wonderful organization. We have so many more ideas and I hope to continue this partnership throughout the summer and into my senior year.”

We were blessed to welcome VETERANS to campus to honor their service to our country. Our students invited veterans (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends) to join us for an appreciation lunch followed by a prayer service. We are grateful to these heroes and all those who have served our country so selflessly.

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After PSAT testing, our Cardinals enjoyed a fun “hero” afternoon. The event allowed students to meet LOCAL HEROES, learn more about what they do in our community, and thank them for their service. We are grateful to the amazing organizations who joined us: FBI, Hampden County District Attorney’s Office, Springfield Water, EverSource, Explore Western MA, Peter Pan, Western Mass News, Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, Ludlow Police Department, Springfield Police Department, MA State Police, Police K9 Units from Springfield and MA State Police, Northampton Public Safety Dispatch Unit, US Army, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, AAA, and the Army National Guard.

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The CLASS OF 2028 spent a day reflecting, praying, bonding, and having a great time. Thank you to our Christian Leadership students, Mr. Anziano, and Fr. James for helping guide our youngest Cardinals during their first retreat at Pope Francis Prep.

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Congratulations to the POPE FRANCIS PLAYERS on a terrific show! Thank you to everyone who joined us for performances of You Can’t Take It With You. We appreciate your support!

Thank you to all of our PFPS grandparents who joined us for our GRANDPARENTS CELEBRATION. We are so grateful for the special role Cardinal grandparents play in the lives of our students. Thank you to Fr. James, Fr. Stan, the Christian Leadership team, the Liturgical Choir, and the 254 grandparents who joined us this year!

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Hannah has been a member of the Pope Francis Players since freshman year. For the spring musical, Hannah was selected to play Maria in The Sound of Music.

Preparing for this dream role has meant serious work, “There is so much that has gone into preparing to play Maria. This is the most I have ever sang in my life, so I have spent a lot of time practicing and working with my voice. I have also been very busy during rehearsals, learning music and lines, as well as working with my other castmates to design choreography. I have also prepared by learning more about Maria’s character and the history behind who she was. For example, my dad and I stopped by the von Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont, which was incredible.

All of this has helped me to appreciate Maria and this show even more!”, Hannah said. About being a Pope Francis Player, Hannah shared, “The best thing about being a Pope Francis Player is that I feel so much love and support around me. It is amazing to be with a group who wants to see each and every member succeed. We all get so excited to see each other perform, or to put together a set piece, or to design a costume, and I think that shows how much of a family we are.”

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Hannah Fanelli ’25

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Isabella Pohorylo ‘28 won first place in the CRESCENDO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION for aspiring pianists this past fall. Isabella competed in the final round of competition, performing at Carnegie Hall on January 18, and won first place there, too!

Therefore, she will be traveling and performing in Tokyo, Kagegawa, Tsumagoi, Narusawa, Fuji, Japan; Helsinki, Finland; and Berlin, Hamburg Germany this summer! Way to go, Isabella!

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Our Faith

Each day at Pope Francis Prep we are blessed with the ability to share our stories, beliefs, and our faith.

Whether gathering in our chapel before an athletic competition, openly sharing our experiences during a retreat, engaging in thoughtful reflection in class, or praying, we are able to experience God’s grace

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within our school community each day.

During our THANKSGIVING MASS, Fr. James blessed the many items donated to our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Together, we collected food (breakfast and dinner) for more than 35 families to enjoy on Thanksgiving along with more than $500 to purchase turkeys for their meal. These donations were delivered to the Outreach Center of the Diocese of Springfield by our Christian Leadership team.

In addition to the Thanksgiving meals, 5 boxes of food were donated to the Ronald McDonald House. This was our most successful food drive to date.

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Mary Kate McGrath ’27

We came together for an all-school liturgy on ALL SAINTS’ DAY. Congratulations to the members of the Christian Leadership team who were commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and were able to offer communion for the first time during this Mass.

Mary Kate has been a Youth Ambassador for the Diocesan Youth Leadership Team for two years. The Youth Ambassadors meet once a month for a night of Adoration, music, witness-sharing, prayer, formation, and fellowship. Outside of their monthly meetings, the team has many opportunities to grow as leaders by planning and executing diocesan events including the annual Youth Rally hosted at Pope Francis Prep.

Mary Kate enjoys planning, providing the music at the events, and spending time with other young Catholics. She shares, “I love being in the Youth Ambassadors because I love growing stronger in my faith with others who are my age. It is hard to walk in your faith alone, so having friends that share the same values is really powerful! Sharing our faith is really important because everyone should know that they are loved by God.”

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We are always proud to share and celebrate what makes our school community so special. We celebrated CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK with a focus on the value of a Catholic education and its contributions to our families, our faith, and our community. During this special week, we came together as a community in the theatre for an all-school Mass with Bishop Byrne followed by a celebration of vocations at lunch where students were able to talk with priests, sisters, and deacons about vocations to religious life as well as Mr. Sears and his wife about their vocation to married life.

We celebrated the FEAST DAY OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI with a Blessing of the Animals. Thank you to all who joined us and to Fr. James for blessing our pets. It was great to see so many dogs, cats, and even a hamster on campus!

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Students actively participated in our CHRISTMAS PENANCE SERVICE, reflecting on the season’s significance and preparing for Christmas. A special thank you to the dedicated priests from the Diocese of Springfield for their presence and commitment to fostering the spiritual growth of our students: Fr. James Nolte, Fr. Jon Reardon, Fr. Valentine Nworah, Fr. Ken Tatro, Fr. Jack Schaeffer, Msgr. Chris Connelly, Fr. David Raymond, Msgr. Dan Liston, Fr. Yerick Mendez, Fr. Norm Bolton, Fr. Dave Aufiero, Fr. Michael Goodreau, Fr. Tom Shea, Fr. Henry Dorsch, Fr. Peter Totlenben, Fr. Dinh Tran and Fr. Francis Reilly.

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In theology classes, students gathered in our chapel for an ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE. During the service, students were invited to pick an ornament from one of our giving trees. The ornaments each listed gift ideas for our Advent service project. Together, the Pope community donated toys for underprivileged children through Nueva Esperanza in Holyoke and pet supplies to Dakin Animal Shelter in Springfield.

> Led by our Christian Leadership team, each theology class gathered in our chapel for a LENTEN PRAYER SERVICE. About the experience, Hannah Fanneli ’25 shared, “Being a member of Christian Leadership has given me so many opportunities to share my gifts in a way that hopefully helps to bring our school community closer to God. For the Lenten Prayer Services, I was a part of the music team that sang the song “Lead Me to the Cross” at each service. We chose this song intentionally because the lyrics speak about completely handing over our lives to Jesus, which is important to reflect on during Lent. It was incredibly special for our music team to be able to share this message with our classmates through our voices and instruments.”

During Homecoming Week festivities, we were blessed to have PADRE PIO’S glove with us for a few days. Students, through their theology classes came together in our chapel for a chance to hear about Padre Pio, miracles that have resulted from his intercession, and a chance to pray with the glove. During the prayer experience, music was played, stories were shared, and some classes ended with a Divine Mercy Chaplet for the souls in purgatory during the month of November. This experience gave students an opportunity to be open to God working in their lives and gave them a prayerful environment to encounter God.

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The 2024-2025 fall and winter seasons brought plenty of excitement to our community. Many new milestones were achieved and championships were earned by our Cardinals! Thank you to our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work and dedication and to all the Cardinal fans for their support.

FA L L S P O R T S LEADING THE WAY

Michael McGrath ’25

The GOLF team had a tremendous season, finishing with an impressive 11-2 record, earning its fourth consecutive Valley League East title and two championships. All season long, the team was fueled by the power of its depth and their title run was no exception. Led by Michael McGrath ’25, the team won the WMass Division II Championship with five top-20 finishers. On October 20, the team competed at the MIAA Division II State Championship and won the state title! This was the first state title for our golf team and only the second golf state championship ever won, including our legacy schools (1994). League All-Stars included Jack Dias ’25, Brody Faneuff ’26, Michael McGrath ’25, and Jack Ouellette ’25. All W-Mass first-team honors were received

by Michael McGrath and Quinn Woytowicz ’27. Jack Ouellette received second-team honors.

“It was an unreal experience winning both the WMass Tournament and the State Championship! Before the year started, I knew that we would have the chance to have a special year, however, it is golf and anything can happen. I feel that our team worked harder than any team that I have been a part of throughout my 4 years on Varsity. We were a very close team which made a huge difference as well. We had each other’s backs all year and when one person didn’t play great, another person picked them up.

This was key in our success.”

BOYS SOCCER had its best season to date, winning the Churchill Division league title and finishing the regular season with a 15-0-3 record. In a battle of two undefeated teams and behind Ryan Vedovelli’s ’25 hat trick, the team won its first ever WMass Class B Championship with a 4-1 win over Chicopee High School! The team cruised into the state tournament, winning 3-1 over Nauset in the round of 32, 3-0 over Belchertown in the round of 16, and losing a tight battle (1-0) in the quarterfinals. MA All-State players included Ryan Davis ’25 and Ryan Vedovelli ’25. League All-Stars included Ryan Davis, Nick Dias ’25, Andrew Ferreira ’25, Owen Turmel ’25, and Ryan Vedovelli.

All W-Mass first-team honors were received by Ryan Davis, Owen Turmel, Ryan Vedovelli and Matt Walsh ’26. Nick Dias, Andrew Ferreira, Sam Graham ’25 and Joe Orszulak ’26 received second-team honors. Honorable mention honors were received by Evan Bialis ’28 and Braedan Fitzgerald ’27.

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LEADING THE WAY

GIRLS SOCCER concluded the season with an outstanding 18-4 record. The team secured the Kurty/Fielding league title for the second consecutive year and won their third consecutive WMass championship, most recently in Class A. The team advanced to the round of 8 of the highly competitive state tournament. The team scored 58 goals with 43 assists, recorded 13 shutouts and the goalkeepers made 136 saves. The team boasts a remarkable 32-2 record against Western Mass teams over the last two years, further solidifying their dominance in the region. Mila Dillard ’27 recorded 34 points (23G, 11A), Maeve Turmel ’26 recorded 17 points (5G, 12A), Jordyn Balint ’25 recorded 13 points (7G, 6A) and Hannah Johnson ’27 recorded 11 points (8G, 3A). MA All-State players included Norah Walsh ’25, Maeve Turmel and Mila Dillard. Additionally, Mila earned the prestigious selection as an All-New England player. League All-Stars included Jordyn Balint, Mila Dillard, Gabriella Fialho ’25, Maeve Turmel and Norah Walsh. All W-Mass first-team honors were received by Jordyn Balint, Mila Dillard, Eden Kornacki ’26, Collette Thayer ’25, Maeve Turmel and Norah Walsh. Gabriella Fialho, Hannah Johnson, Nina Pandolfi ’25, Alexandra Soja ’28, and Gabriella Stirlacci ’25 received second-team honors.

Mila Dillard ’27 “Winning the 2024 WMass tournament was awesome. Getting to hear the final whistle and celebrate across the field with some of your closest friends, knowing that we had just achieved what we’ve spent every day of the last three months working towards, was unmatched.”

FA L L SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Congratulations to Golf for winning WMass and the DII State Championship!

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY finished the season with an 8-6 record and placed 10th in the WMass Division 1 Championships. The season started with four returning upperclassmen and in the first two weeks the team gained seven freshmen and one upper class runner.

The combination helped solidify a brand new team, a team with experience, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm. There were a few hills to climb both physically and mentally but the team persevered.

They ran on the trails at Miller Forest Tract, Conant Brook Dam and even had a few runs to Echo Hill Apple Orchard in Monson, MA. The team finished with another winning season and will lose only one runner, Captain Owen Randall ’25.

The team looks forward to a bright future!

In only its third year, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL finished the season with a 4-14 record.

The team battled through many close matches, winning sets against very tough opponents. With only two seniors on the team (Elizabeth Hanechak and Ariana Di’Dio), the team looks forward to continuing to grow the program next year.

The future looks bright for Girls Volleyball at Pope!

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY finished the season with a 9-4 record and placed 8th in the WMass Division 1 Championships. The team won the Springfield Citywide Cross Country Championship. Emma Caproni ’25 claimed the top spot with a time of 23:16.

The team had three additional runners in the top 10, including Ella Negron ’26 in sixth, Isabella Clarkson-Perez ’26 in seventh, and Cara Corridan ’27 in tenth. League All-Stars included Emma Caproni and Madelynn Battista ’27.

Girls Soccer won 1-0 over Longmeadow to become WMass Class A Champs. This is the team’s third WMass title in 3 years!

Congratulations to Ryan Vedovelli, Maeve Congratulations to Ryan Turmel, Gabby Fialho, Vedovelli, Maeve Norah Walsh, MilaTurmel, Gabby Fialho, Norah Dillard, and Ryan Walsh,who Milawere Dillard, and Davis honRyan at Davis were ored the who All-State honored at the All-State Banquet hosted by Banquet hosted by the the Western Mass WesternCoaches Mass Soccer Soccer Coaches Association.

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Boys Soccer won 4-1 over Chicopee and became WMass Class B Champs! This is the team’s first WMass title!

Congratulations to Ryan Vedovelli and Mila Dillard for being awarded Soccer MVPs for the small schools

by Pioneer Valley Officials.

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WINTER SPORTS LEADING THE WAY

Ryan Vedovelli ’25 “I am so proud of the growth that the basketball team has shown over the past four years. Our success was possible because of the hard work and effort everyone showcased and everyone’s positive attitude.

Winning three straight championships is hard to accomplish, yet, the basketball team was able to get it done thanks to our amazing coaches and the commitment to teamwork that occurred over the past few years.”

GIRLS BASKETBALL finished the season with an 11-9 record. The young team was led by captain Maeve Turmel ’26 who scored her 1,000th career point this season. The team qualified for the state championship after their preliminary 51-43 home win vs Blackstone Valley RVT. The team lost in the round of 32 of the state tournament to the number four ranked team in the state. With great upperclassmen leadership and tremendous underclassmen talent, the team looks forward to a great 2025-2026 season!

BOYS BASKETBALL had another terrific season and finished with a 21-3 record. The team became Valley Wheel League Champions for a second consecutive year with an impressive 6-0 record in league play. They were back-to-back-to-back WMass Class A Champions. In the WMass tournament, the team won 75-41 over Minnechaug in the quarterfinals, 68-51 over Putnam in the semifinals, and 55-48 over Central in the championship game. The team was ranked highly throughout the season and finished the regular season ranked number 3 in the MIAA Division II state rankings. For the first time in school history, the team advanced to the Round of 8 of the state tournament, losing to the eventual state champs. Ryan Vedovelli ’25 was the team’s leading scorer, scoring his 1,000th career point this season, and was named Western Mass Player of the Year.

BOYS HOCKEY finished the season with an 18-4 record and was ranked at the top of the MIAA Division I rankings for much of the season. The team had an impressive run in the Division I state tournament, winning 8-1 over Wellesley in the round of 32, 5-0 over Braintree in the round of 16 and 4-1 over Xaverian in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, the team lost 1-0 to the eventual state champs. The leading scorers on the team were Michael McGrath ’25 and Matt Regan ’26 and goalie Nick Ritchie ’25 was terrific throughout the season.

WINTER SEASON HIGHLIGHTS Congratulations to our basketball program for being selected by the IAABO Board #31 to receive the 2024-2025 Sportsmanship Award!

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Congratulations to Boys Basketball on their thrilling, double overtime win over Holyoke at the Hoophall Classic and to Ryan Vedovelli who was named Player of the Game.

Congratulations to Ryan Vedovelli who scored his 1,000th career point on January 8 vs Central!

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GIRLS HOCKEY finished the season with a 9-10-3 record. This was a season of growth and development for the team. After graduating a senior laden team of veterans from a successful 2023-2024 campaign, younger players stepped into new roles and performed admirably against all the perennial powerhouse programs in the state. Our Cardinals once again qualified for the Division I state tournament for the 4th consecutive season. Three seniors will continue their hockey careers at NCAA D3 schools next season; Giada Musa-Rivier University, Camryn Rogowski-Anna Maria College, and Sarah Tatro-Albertus Magnus College. Our 3 year starting goaltender and co-captain, Felix Goeckel is planning to play club hockey next season at Princeton University. The future is bright for the girls hockey program after several of our younger players cut their teeth at the varsity level this past year. The team looks forward to next season and their quest to get to the TD Garden!

BOYS INDOOR TRACK finished the season with a 10-2 record. At the MIAA Division IV indoor track & field state championships, captain Samuel Graham ’25 finished 5th in the long jump and 7th in the 300 meters, setting a new school record in the 300 meters.

Sam finished the season as the leading scorer of the team with 111 points. League All-Stars included Sam Graham and Andrew Gagne ’26.

GIRLS INDOOR TRACK finished the season with an 8-4 record.

The captains for the team were Emma Caproni ’25 and Lily Frost ’25. Tara Reiser ’27 was named League All-Star and was the leading scorer for the team, finishing the season with 14 first place finishes and 83.75 points.

The ALPINE SKIING TEAM had another successful and funfilled season. Blake Ondrick ’27 qualified for the Alpine Ski state championship and was named League All-Star.

Congratulations to Maeve Turmel for scoring her 1,000th career point on January 17 vs Drury!

Congratulations to Boys Hockey for winning the Pope Francis Invitational.

Congratulations to Blake Ondrick who qualified for the 2025 Alpine Ski State Championship.

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CARDINAL CLASSIC 2024 The 2024 Cardinal Classic Golf Tournament was a massive success thanks to the efforts and support of so many Pope Francis Prep families and friends! This tournament raised more than $64,000 for the Cardinal Fund. The proceeds from the Cardinal Classic help ensure that Pope Francis Prep students are afforded an extraordinary experience that is rich in academics, extra-curricular activities, community, and faith.

Thank you to all who make the extraordinary possible at Pope - from sponsoring and playing in the tournament, to donating to our raffle, to purchasing raffle tickets, to attending the reception - thank you so much for your support!

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CARDINALS after POPE We are checking in with a few former Cardinals to find out what they are up to now, their hopes for the future, their advice for current Cardinals, and what they miss most about Pope Francis Prep.

MY PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT SINCE HIGH SCHOOL…Before I even matriculated at Dartmouth, I knew I wanted to be involved with the Dartmouth Political Union. Our country is increasingly divided, and organizations that promote respectful discourse among different groups of people are engaging not only in improving political literacy but also in community building. As President of the Dartmouth Political Union, I launched a highprofile expert debate series in collaboration with Dartmouth’s President. This initiative has allowed me to moderate discussions with distinguished speakers such as Kellyanne Conway, Donna Brazile, and Cornel West, among others. These conversations address complex and often contentious issues while modeling what civil and substantive political dialogue should look like.

I have been able to discuss policy with dozens of Representatives, Senators, and Governors, and was even able to have lunch with the Vice President.

MY ADVICE FOR CURRENT POPE STUDENTS…It sounds cliché, but just work hard and stay persistent. Over the past few years, I have observed that the most successful students are not necessarily those who are naturally the most intelligent but rather those who demonstrate an exceptional work ethic and commitment to their goals. Professors take note of students who consistently put in the effort, and those students are often the first to receive research opportunities, strong recommendation letters, and competitive grants.

WHAT I LEARNED AT POPE THAT HELPS ME THE MOST IN COLLEGE…The importance of my faith has only grown stronger, even at a secular institution. Pope instilled in me the value of attending Mass and seeking

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community through faith, and that foundation has had a profound impact on my experience at Dartmouth. My involvement with Aquinas House, Dartmouth’s Catholic student center, has significantly enriched my college experience.

Some of my closest friendships have formed through conversations after Mass and at the weekly Catholic student dinners.

WHAT I MISS THE MOST ABOUT POPE… While I appreciated Pope’s tight-knit community as a student, I have come to value it even more as an alumnus. The ability to engage with a wide range of students and teachers in an intellectually stimulating environment was an incredible experience. That sense of community was a major

factor in my decision to attend Dartmouth, as I sought a similarly close-knit environment that fosters continuous intellectual exploration and meaningful personal connections.

MY CAREER GOALS…I am still exploring my long-term career path, but I am excited about the opportunities ahead. This summer, I will be working as an analyst at BlackRock, which could be the start of a career in finance or public policy, but I have a feeling grad school will be in my future. I am considering pursuing a JD or PhD (maybe even both if I want to delay the real world for another 8 years!), but for now, I am looking forward to my last year at Dartmouth to continue exploring my interests.

MALCOLM MAHONEY DARTMOUTH COLLEGE ’26

ALUMNI NEWS

EMILY R. BOUTIN 2NDLT USMC US NAVAL ACADEMY ’24 IE UNIVERSITY ’25 (SPAIN)

MY PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT SINCE HIGH SCHOOL…I’m very fortunate to have a lot of great experiences since graduating from Pope, but if I had to pick one, I’d say being selected as one of the four 2024 Eisenhower Global Scholars; they are currently funding my International Relations Master’s degree in Madrid, which is where I live right now. I’m the first active-duty Marine officer to receive this scholarship, so it’s very exciting to be paving a new path!

Other than that, I’m proud to be alive (seriously). I’ve survived skydiving incidents, falling into a glacial crevasse, 2 bear attacks, an avalanche, and other crazy things. Life is good when you don’t take it for granted.

MY PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT SINCE HIGH SCHOOL…Since high school, I’ve pursued multiple ventures while furthering my education and career in biotech. Whether it’s coaching young athletes, running training programs, or working in the radiopharmaceutical manufacturing space, I’ve pushed myself to grow in different areas while staying true to my longterm goals.

MY ADVICE FOR CURRENT POPE STUDENTS…to keep your relationships strong, treat people with the utmost kindness, and let your faith guide you. The way you treat others matters, and a strong relationship with Jesus will help you make the right choices. Trust His plan, stay focused, and be the best version of yourself.

MY ADVICE FOR CURRENT POPE STUDENTS…There are so many options for you after high school, and it can be so hard to figure out what’s right for you. Don’t let anyone tell you what you “should" do, because it’s your life, not anyone else’s. And if you make a choice and you’re not happy, that’s okay! It’s never too late to try a new path. Also, life is too short to constantly worry what other people think of you, so be authentic, surround yourself with people who love you and hold you accountable, and be kind.

WHAT I LEARNED AT POPE THAT HELPS ME THE MOST IN COLLEGE… Time management! I got to college and started

to think I was invincible, so I ignored all the lessons high school taught me about sleeping enough and staying healthy. I tried to balance D1 athletics, overloaded class schedules, applying for grad school, a social life, and military duties, so I slept for 3-5 hours a night for almost 4 years. Then, I broke one foot, tore the other, and permanently injured my knee. My parents—and Pope—were right: just because you’re young and healthy doesn’t mean you’re a superhero… everyone needs sleep and recovery.

MY CAREER GOALS…To positively impact the lives of people around me, to travel, and to have fun! The military isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life that has completely changed the way I see the world. I’m very lucky to be a Marine, and to have a pilot contract (I’ve always wanted to fly). I have no idea where I’ll be in 8 years, but I know it’ll be cool. Aside from my career, I still have goals in running that I wasn’t able to reach when I was racing in college, and I haven’t given up yet.

SHOUTOUT…to Coach Goda for putting up with me for 4 years!

KENNY CESAR

ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE ’22 NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ’25

MY CAREER GOALS…to help guide biotech startups through their early phases and explore biotech venture capital while continuing to provide young soccer players in the area with high-quality training through my business, Cesar's ProTouch.

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RYAN LEONARD BOSTON COLLEGE WASHINGTON CAPITALS, NHL

MY PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT SINCE HIGH SCHOOL…getting drafted to the NHL and living out my dream!

MY ADVICE FOR CURRENT POPE STUDENTS…is to go to every class with the intention of getting something out of it. Have fun and put yourself out there to get involved in a club or sport that may be new to you. You will make good friends that last a lifetime.

MY CAREER GOALS…I hope to play in the NHL for a long time and hopefully stay healthy.

Then, during that time, I will finish my college degree so I can use it after my hockey career is over.

MY PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT SINCE HIGH SCHOOL…becoming the person I am today! In my sophomore year of high school, I realized I wanted to pursue law, and from that moment on, I committed myself to becoming the strongest law school applicant possible. I accelerated my education to graduate college in three years, gained hands-on experience by working at a law firm, and took collegiate law courses to deepen my understanding of the field.

After a rigorous admissions process, I’m proud to share that I will be attending the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law this August as a member of the Class of 2028! It feels surreal to reach a goal I once only dreamed about.

MY ADVICE FOR CURRENT POPE STUDENTS…to take every chance possible!

Do not let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Apply to that college, go for that job or internship, and try something new! The worst they can say is “no”; but at least you can look back and be proud that you took the chance.

I might never have realized I wanted to attend law school if I hadn’t taken that virtual high school law class! You don’t want to look back and wish you had tried something; don’t let fear of rejection or failure hold you back.

WHAT I MISS THE MOST ABOUT POPE… the community! Seeing the social media posts of sporting events and school activities is so nostalgic. Pope Francis has incredible school spirit! It’s been amazing to watch the school

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ELIZABETH GONET

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST ’24 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL OF LAW ’28

grow over the years—especially since, during my freshman year, it was called Pope Francis High School. After attending a large university, I’ve come to appreciate how much I valued being in a smaller learning environment. I was always eager to graduate and head to college, but now I wish I had savored each high school moment even more. Pope Francis was always a supportive place where I knew I could reach out and receive help if needed.

WHAT I LEARNED AT POPE THAT HELPS ME THE MOST IN COLLEGE…studying! It was eye-opening to see how many of my college classmates didn’t even know how to study effectively. Pope Francis truly ‘over prepared’ me for college in the best way. My college coursework felt very manageable thanks to the time management skills I developed as a studentathlete and by taking multiple AP courses.

Because of these skills, I was able to graduate college a year early with honors—all while working a job! Pope Francis Preparatory School is a part of the foundation of my academic success.

ALUMNI NEWS

ALMA MATTERS SHARE YOUR STORIES We’d love to hear from you! Send your news, notes and photos to alumni@popefrancisprep.org

BETTE A. FRANCESCONI ISACOFF CHS ’64 published her book

Star Crossed in 2013. The book discusses how she met her husband. Bette, on a practiceteaching assignment, meets student Richard in the teachers' lounge. Seven weeks later, they're engaged!

Richard and Bette manage to keep their young love hidden through clandestine post office boxes, dates in out-of-the-way places, and a loyal roommate sworn to keep their secret. But that secret comes out in the worst possible way, when their engagement announcement appears in the local paper a week early . . . before Richard has worked up the nerve to tell his parents!

Star Crossed is a memoir of humor, heartbreak, and hope.

REV. ROBERT A. GENTILE CHS ’82

has been selected as the 2025 St. Patrick’s Committee Citizenship Award Recipient! Father Gentile has dedicated his life to uplifting our community through tireless service, compassion, and unwavering leadership.

His impact has been

felt by many, and we are thrilled to recognize his incredible contributions.

assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). She is so thankful for her family and friends who supported her every step of the way. Haley is happy to announce that she will begin her career as a PA at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME as a Critical Care APP resident!

NORAH LAVALLEE PFPS ’21 is

MATTHEW LAPINE CHS ’01 has been invited by MidAmerica Productions to conduct at Carnegie Hall.

Matthew is the Founder and Artistic Director at Rise Up Community Arts and Choral Director at Bernards High School in Bernardsville, NJ. NOEL PERREAULT CHS ’09, recently graduated from Bay Path University with his Master’s in Cybersecurity. He has been in the cybersecurity field for over a decade and lives in Rhode Island with his wife and two children.

HALEY SULLIVAN PFHS ’17 recently

graduated from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies.

Haley recently learned that she is officially a board-certified physician

currently a senior at Emmanuel College studying Finance. Norah recently accepted a position with The Boston Beer Company as part of the Business Analysis Co-Op on the Sales Strategy Team. In December 2024 she ended a Community Relations and Youth Hockey internship with The Boston Bruins.

ANDREW BOLDUC PFPS ’22 is

excited to announce that he will be joining Conning Asset Management as a Corporate Research Intern this upcoming summer in their Hartford office. He would like to thank those who have provided him with the support and guidance during this process!

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DECLAN SEARS PFPS ’22 will be

spending the 2025 spring and summer semesters in Colorado Springs, CO working as a Supplier Quality Engineering Intern with Collins Aerospace. Declan is currently a junior at Purdue University studying Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering.

TRACETTA CAUDLE PFPS ’23 is excited

to announce that she will be working at Camp Arrow Wood this summer as a counselor while helping on the basketball court and with sports marketing. Tracetta is currently a student at Springfield College.

THE LEGACY CONTINUES!

There are currently 91 PFPS students who have parents who are alumni of one of our legacy schools.

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MCKALLUM MALANOWSKI PFPS ’23, is the President of the HCC art club and a Dean’s list student who recently spearheaded a fundraising project known worldwide as “Empty Bowls.” He encouraged fellow students to spend an afternoon creating a soup bowl that was one of a kind. This international program was founded years ago in order to bring attention and fundraising to local soup kitchens and food banks.

ROBERT “BOBBY” MCDONOUGH PFPS ’24 shared that the

Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox are thrilled to welcome him back as their Senior Game Day Operations intern for the 2025 season. Bobby will be entering his sophomore year at Providence College this fall, studying economics and data science.

L E T T E R F R O M T H E D I R E C TO R O F D E V E L O P M E N T

Dear Alumni, Family, and Friends,

Thank you for your unwavering support of Pope Francis Preparatory School.

Through the first three quarters of the fiscal year, we have celebrated the incredible achievement of raising over $600,000 for the Cardinal Fund and more than $850,000 in overall giving. Your generosity and commitment empower us to make impactful decisions that benefit our remarkable students today and into the future.

This past March, our community came together for our annual Day of Giving, raising over $115,000 in a mere 24 hours! We were incredibly grateful to receive gifts from more than 515 donors across 32 states, fostering a contagious culture of generosity that connected us with benefactors nationwide.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated faculty, staff, coaches, board of directors, parents, grandparents, family, and friends for creating a school year filled with remarkable accomplishments and milestones. The future shines brightly at Pope Francis Prep, and your support profoundly impacts our students’ lives every day. Thank you for believing in all things Pope Francis Prep and in our young women and men.

Sincerely,

Daniel Fenton ’09

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Brandon & Brenda Abbott P ’28 Denise Accordino P ’19, ’21 Dr. Michael Accordino Matthew & Donna (Bernardi) ’83 Agnes P ’24 Kevin J. Albano ’77 Peter & Susan Alexopoulos P ’20, ’22, ’24, ’26 Michael & Mary Allegrezza P ’26 City Councilor Timothy & Mary Allen Timothy Allerton David & Marie Angers P ’26 Anonymous (24) Patrick & Amy Arguin P ’26 Mathieu ’95 & Margaret Asselin P ’28 Dennis Asselin Rosemary E. Austin ’65 Sean ’70 & Rebecca Austin Ted & Julia Avery P ’27 Dr. Davarian & Dr. Bridgette Baldwin P ’19, ’26 James & Gina Baldyga P ’28 Dr. Tracy A. (Haradon) Balint, O.D. ’85 P ’24, ’25 Matthew C. Ballard ’86 Michael A. Barillaro ’85 Christopher & Alison Bartone P ’28 Preston Beadling & Shannon O’Brien P ’27, ’28 Marcella (Hopkins) Beane ’69 Diane (Talbot) Beauregard ’83 Jeremiah & Elizabeth (Weber) ’06 Begley Mary Anne (Checrallah) Beirne ’67 Paul ’70 & Mary Belcamino Roland & Linda (Rooney) ’67 Benjamin Christopher & Kristin (Santaniello) ’96 Bertelli P ’22 Christopher ’03 & Alice Bertrand Adam & Amanda Bialas P ’28 Albert & Patricia Bilodeau Blakes School Uniform Gerard ’63 & Denise ’64 Boisselle Rev. Norman B. Bolton Michael & Mary Lou Bonfitto P ’22, ’24, ’27 Kathleen M. (Rodd) Borowiec ’02 Eric & Melissa Bousquet P ’28 Robert A. Boyea ’72 Christina (Fredette) Bracci ’86 Christopher & Geraldine Bresnahan P ’24 Marin F. Bresnahan ’24 Atty. William G. Brody ’66 Patrick & Dena Brogan P ’26 Ted & Rosemary (Cupillo) ’62 Brown Michael & Karen Bruni Eileen M. Budri ’67 Vincent & Sheila (O’Sullivan) ’93 Buffone P ’24 David & Erika Burgess P ’28 Kenneth & Susan Burgess Megan Burke P ’25 Patricia (Fagan) Burke ’60 Mary Ann Burritt ’68 Winifred Butler, SSJ ’52 Thomas & Kerry Butler P ’19, ’21 Maurice ’72 & Claire (Ferriter) ’71 Cahillane Augostino & Jennifer (Gomes) ’90 Calheno P ’27 Thomas ’67 & Cheryl Callahan Joseph ’88 & Rebecca (Slate) ’90 Caproni P ’21, ’23 Atty. Alfred & Karen (Chiarello) ’94 Casella P ’23, ’25, ’27 Ann McDermott Cassella The Catholic Women’s Club of Springfield

Patricia J. (Hannon) Celtruda ’89 Kenny Cesar ’18 Robert Cestola Janet (Smith) Chapdelaine ’53 Cory & Kaila Chianciola P ’28 Frank & Arlene Chiarello William ’79 & Doreen (LaPointe) ’85 Christofori Dante Christofori ’11 Richard & Deborah Clark Dr. Jasper Clarkson & Waleska Perez-Segarra P ’26, ’28 Gregory & Lisa (Fleury) ’88 Clewes P ’27 Giovanni & Isabella Colasacco P ’27 Ellen (Keating) Collins ’76 Donald J. Collins John T. Collins ’64 Julie Connors P ’27 Thomas ’80 & Kara (Fitzgerald) ’87 Conway Robert & Amy Cordes P ’25, ’28 Christopher ’92 & Toni (Cocci) ’97 Corridan P ’24, ’27 Laurie A. Coughlin ’69 Luke & Maura Troy Cournoyer ’01 Wesley ’71 & Nancy (Fitzgerald) ’70 Cotter Maureen (Gagnon) Craig ’74 Beth C. Craven P ’28 Rev. Anthony J. Creane ’48 Carmen Cruz Raymond M. Crowley ’53 Anne T. Cullinan ’78 Mary C. Cullinan ’77 Mary T. Cullinane ’61 Thomas & Lorraine (Cote) Czapienski ’71 Daniel & Kathy Czerwiec P ’26 Gregory & Karen Dabkowski P ’26 Coach Justin Dalessio ’95 P ’27 Kathleen M. D’Ambrosio Du Dao & Anh Vu P ’26 Nicholas M. David ’96 Davis Truck Repair P ’25 William & Dorothy Davis Atty. Thomas ’89 & Atty. Katherine Day P ’23, ’24, ’26, ’28 Scott C. Dean Dr. Nicola A. DeAngelis ’89 Wayne Defilippi & Carrie Towne Defillippi P ’28 Wayne DeGrenier & Cheryl May Ernest P. Demers ’65 Joseph N. DeMontigny ’76 Glen & Rebecca Desjardins P ’19, ’25 George J. Desnoyers ’59 Dr. Robert ’54 & Ann DesRochers Christopher & Amy Desrosiers P ’27 Michael & Dr. Kimberly Dewey P ’21, ’24 David & Julie DiCesare P ’28 Hazzel Di’Dio P ’25 Shannon M. Dion P ’27 Nicholas & Linda Dion P ’27 Kathleen M. Donnellan ’59 Maura E. Donovan ’89 Ann E. Donovan ’85 Gary P. Donovan ’68 Leonard R. ’55 & Brenda Dorrien Thomas D. Downey Rene ’49 & Lorraine (McMahon) ’53 Dube John Ducey ’61 Michael & Janis Dudek

Br. Hugh R. Dymski, OFM Conv. ’61 Thomas & Kathy Dziadosz Thomas & Laurie Dziadosz P ’27 Justin & Christine Eck P ’26 Kevin & Atty. Jessica Edwards P ’28 Lt. Col. Donald ’53 & Judith (Healy) ’58 Evans Anthony ’78 & Kerri (Hupfer) ’92 Falvo P ’26 William & Marisa Faneuff P ’26 Msgr. George A. Farland ’60 Jason & Laura Favreau P ’25, ’28 Rich Feeley P ’27 Richard ’71 & Ellen Feeley James P. Fenton ’79 Lori A. Fenton Daniel & Erika (Calcasola) Fenton ’09 Dr. Jenna Fenton Paul & Lucy Ferreira P ’16, ’21, ’25 Dennis & Melanie Fialho P ’25, ’27 Regina (Cormier) Fife ’65 Dr. Matthew & Caroline Filippi P ’22, ’28 Gary & Cheryl Fitzgerald P ’23 Mary Anne Flaherty ’83 Mary J. Flaherty ’56 Robert J. Flannery ’58 Timothy & Tracy Flynn P ’26 Robert & Kathleen Foerster Thomas ’53 & Barbara Foley Maryjoanne Francisco P ’28 Craig & Kristen Frost P ’25, ’28 Daniel & Regina (Siwicki) Frydryk ’76 Nicholas & Nicole Fyntrilakis P ’25 Steven Gagne & Katherine Moloney P ’26 Dennis D. Gagne ’73 Christian and Pamela (Moore) ’94 Gainer P ’27 Michael & Mary Garceau Roberto Garcia & Dr. Heydi Flores Podadera P ’28 Nicholas Garde ’18 Maureen E. Garde ’72 Ricardo & Ashley Garib P ’28 Patrick ’81 & Carol (McKenna) ’78 Garrity Daniel L. Garrity ’83 P ’19 Laura M. Gaston ’71 Dr. Susan M. Gaston, MD ’75 Doris (Brodeur) Gaumond ’67 Guy & Jill Gautreau P ’26 Cynthia Geiger Christopher & Kathryn ’90 Gelonese P ’28 Darryl ’83 & Carin (Grzelak) ’84 Geoffrey P ’27 Kimberly Gettens Michael F. Gigliotti ’62 Donald A. Gignac ’83 Gary Gioranino Stephen L. Gobeille ’87 Gold Star Soccer & Futsal P ’27 Victoria L. Gomez P ’27 Roger & Agnes Gonet P ’19, ’21 Msgr. Homer P. Gosselin ’61 Robert ’77 & Kathleen (Leary) ’87 Gourde P ’19, ’21, ’23, ’28 Ronald & Sandra Gouvin Denise A. Granger, SSJ ’66 Joan (Cullinane) Gravel ’76 P ’14 ’17 Dr. Robert P. Green, Jr. ’64 Coach Brian Griffin P ’16 David ’69 & Gail (Gubala) ’73 Griffin Charles T. Gruszka ’66 Robert & Laura Guerin P ’27 Joseph & Alyssa Gurney P ’28 Jennifer (Crimmons) Gustafson ’82 Patricia A. Hamel Edward & Marianne (Kenney) Hamilton ’69 Patricia (Graveline) Hamilton ’56 Linda (Gionet) Hammarstrom ’68 Grace Harrington Dr. Paul & Wendy Harrington Michael & Shannon Harrington P ’28

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Bill & Jeanne Harrington Donna (Sullivan) Havens, Ph.D. ’67 Brian & Faythe Hayes P ’24, ’25 Robert T. Hendry ’53 Edward & Mary (Long) ’74 Henry The Honorable Bruce R. Henry ’68 Robert & Emilia Herdman P ’27 Fermin Hernandez & Joanice Torres P ’27 Denise (LaDouceur) Herrick ’69 Sean R. Hershelman ’84 Gregory & Katherine Hess P ’26 Donald Hess Charles & Teresa Hicking P ’27 Douglas & Melanie Hillis Peter Hitchcock William & Linda Hogan Terrence J. Hogan ’61 Joan (Bye) Hojnoski ’61 Michael & Michele Holl P ’23 Luke & Mary (Rodriguez) ’09 Hollwedel Barbara (Landers) Hood ’59 Christopher & Barbara (Powers) Hoppin ’60 Sandra (Fiorentino) Howie ’61 The Hon. Mary E. Hurley ’68 James Ilson Mary Ann (Burns) Jackson ’77 P ’16 Denise (Laviolette) Jakus ’71 Daniel Jarvis & Michelle Rizk-Jarvis P ’27 Richard & Karen Jarvis JMB Appraisals INC P ’23, ’26 Marguerite (Crimmins) Johnson ’57 Frederick & Lana Johnson Tracy & Jessica Johnson P ’27 Kenneth ’81 & Susan (Vumbaco) ’82 Kacoyannakis P ’17 Thomas ’90 & Jennifer Kakley P ’28 Rev. Joseph T. Kaminsky ’52 Carl & Cheryl Kaufmann Atty. John ’57 & Christine (Lynch) ’59 Keaney John P. Kearney ’71 J. Steven & Anne (Murphy) ’64 Kellner Janet Kelly Geraldine M. Kennedy ’74 Rev. Francis M. Kennedy ’56 Judith E. Kennedy ’55 David ’85 & Janine (Wyszynski) ’87 Kent Aja (Coupal) Keppler ’98 Rev. Mr. William ’57 & Patricia Kern

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Edward D. Koenig ’73 David & Rosemary Konovalchick Richard & Dr. Kristina Kowalski P ’26, ’28 Jeffrey & Kristen Koziol P ’18, ’22, ’24 Lawrence ’77 & Leslie Kulig Jeffrey A. LaBroad ’02 Kenneth LaBroad Misha LaCroix ’28 Richard & Monica LaCroix P ’21, ’23, ’27 Michael R. LaFlamme Bernard P. Lafleur ’55 Christopher J. Lahart P ’28 LAKAY Building & Remodeling P ’27 Pat & Patricia Lambert Sheila (Tremble) Lambert ’62 Anne Landry Dorothy (Tenerowicz) Landry ’65 Allen & Rosemarie Lariviere Kathleen A. LaRochelle ’03 Marie Alice (Doyon) Lavallee ’62 Dr. Peter & Christina LeMaire John & Cynthia Leonard P ’16 Michael & Michelle Letendre P ’27 John F. Leydon ’62 Serena Lichwan P ’21, ’25 Judith A. (Smrecek) Lichwan ’64 F. Joseph Loughrey ’67 Truc Ly Thi Ta Justin M. Lynch ’99 P ’28 Daniel & Patricia (Powers) Lynch ’62 Joseph & Bethany Lynch P ’28 Dr. Christopher O. Lynch ’72 M.C.L. Mechanical Services, Inc. P ’21, ’25 Cheryl (Berges) MacGeorge ’66 Brian & Arice Mackintosh P ’27 Malcolm E. Mahoney ’22 Lawrence J. Major ’76 Christine C. Mannix Salvatore & Melissa (Longo) Manzi ’98 P ’27 William K. March ’69 Catherine T. (Rouillard) Marek ’63 Paul & Jennifer Marquez P ’25, ’27 Kenneth J. Martin ’80 Peter & Lori Martins P ’24, ’26, ’28 John ’81 & Rosanne Mastrangelo P ’16, ’21 Joseph ’89 & Linda Matte P ’22 Paul ’63 & Cynthia Matte

Erik & Jodi Maurer P ’26 Leon J. Maynard ’63 Dorothy (Landers) McCarthy ’58 Adam ’88 & Elizabeth McCarthy Michael & Ellen McCarthy P ’28 The Hon. Edward ’73 & Melissa McDonough P ’24 Robert J. McDonough ’24 John & Carolee McGrath P ’25, ’27 Wayne & Diane McLain Jeremy & Kari McLain P ’27 Thomas & Amy McLaughlin P ’26 Joseph & Susan McVeigh Atty. Peter & Michelle Menard P ’25, ’28 David & Denise Menard Roger Messier ’63 Rev. Mr. John & Nancy Miller John ’86 & Evette Moltenbrey P ’22, ’26 Charles & Lenore Monahan Joshua & Holly Monroe P ’26 Dr. Michael G. Mooradd, MD ’76 Stephen P. Moore ’78 Barbara (Britton) Moran ’63 John & Patricia Moreau Thomas & Michelle Morin P ’28 Thomas & Elaine Morin Stephen ’62 & Kathleen Moynihan John Murk & Linda Menard-Murk Peter ’64 & Charlene Mulvagh John J. Murphy Jr. ’76 Sean & Kristen (Bellucci) ’91 Murphy P ’25 Hayes & Kara Murray P ’28 Paul & Jennifer Nadle P ’26 Dr. Dominic J. Nardi ’68 Dr. Jerry S. Nardi, Ph.D. ’72 Kathy Nelson Thi & Oanh Nguyen P ’26, ’27 Kevin & Christina Noble P ’27 Northeast Fire Systems, LLC P ’26, ’28 Brandon Nowakowski Mary Ellen (Russell) O’Brien ’70 Gerard F. O’Connell ’70 Michael J. O’Connor ’72 Robert A. O’Donnell ’67 Adam & Bethany Ondrick P ’24, ’27 Pamela Ondrick Scott & Michele O’Neill P ’18, ’26 Gregory & Patricia O’Neill

GIVING

Catherine Ormond, SSJ Jeffrey & Heidi Ormsbee P ’27 Christopher Orszulak & Gina M. Pantuosco ’97 P ’26 Janice Orszulak ’70 Michael & Celeste Orszulak Paul Theodore Owens ’70 Rand & Tabitha Parent P ’25, ’28 Stephen J. Paterwic ’70 John Payne ’69 & Jill (McCarthy) Payne ’72 Phillip & Lynn Peltier P ’28 Douglas & Nicole Percy P ’27 John ’59 & Sandra Pericolosi Michael & Nicole Peritore P ’27 Robert & Kathleen Peritz Leslie Perreault Caitlin G. Pestana P ’27 Rev. Mr. Joseph & Janice (Quinn) Peters ’68 Marie (Jacques) Petrone ’60 Marya (Kaluzynski) Pickering ’64 Lawrence ’88 & Michelle (Sawyer) ’90 Pietrucci P ’24 Francis ’65 & Lynn (Babineau) ’68 Pijar Craig E. Plante Robert L. Plasse ’58 Timothy ’84 & Diane (Odell) ’83 Poole P ’21 Michael & Caitlin Poudrier P ’25 Raymond G. Pouliot ’75 Duane & Gypsy Provost P ’27 Constance M. Quinlan, SSJ George J. Radcliffe David & Heather Ragion P ’28 Lidia Rajca P ’25 George & Desere Ramsey, IV P ’27 George & Jessica Randall P ’25 Jacqueline L. Reardon Peter & Christena Reiser P ’17, ’19, ’23, ’27 Paul A. Renaud ’62 Boris & Kelly (Weiss) ’89 Reyngold P ’27 Liam & Katherine Reynolds Capt. Arthur O. Riendeau, USN(Ret.) ’49 Nick Ritchie ’25 Ernest R. Rivard ’71 Ann Rivers Evelyn Rodriguez Thomas & Maria Rosati P ’27 Vincent & JoAnn Roselli P ’17, ’22 Angelo & Christy Roselli P ’24 Nicholas & Frances Roselli Sophia A. M. Roselli ’22 Cristina Roselli ’17 Mary Rowan Marcia Roy Julie (Dudek) Ruby ’87 Jacqueline (Artiano) Ruest ’64 Joel & Erin Rulnick P ’26, ’28 Colleen (Kelly) Ryan ’73 Francis & Melba Ryan Haley M. (Dorval) Ryan ’10 James & Susan Hamilton Santamaria P ’28 Jeffrey and Kimberly Sarat P ’28 Gerard ’63 & Carol Satkowski Pauline (LaBelle) Sawyer ’60 Jamie & Danielle Scherban P ’27 Cheryl A. Schneider P ’26 Michael & Jennifer Scibelli P ’28 Christopher & Brenda Scott P ’23, ’26 Brian ’91 & Tanya Sears P ’22, ’24 Kevin ’89 & Molly Sears P ’18, ’20, ’23 Candice J. Serafino ’71 Kathryn (Hinkley) Seward ’56 Michael ’81 & Anne Marie Shannon P ’26 Charles A. Shaw ’77 Thomas E. Shea ’67 Thomas & Norene Szubelick Shea ’77 Joseph Shea ’78 Rev. John K. Sheaffer ’81 Thomas G. Sheedy ’64 Kathryn (Leamy) Sheridan ’66

Richard & Elaine Silbereis Jeffrey & Diane (Morin) Sitnik ’90 P ’23, ’25 Patricia (Matroni) Skelton ’55 Daniel & Dorothy (Kabaniuk) ’95 Slattery P ’26 Dennis Slattery Sheila Slawiak Joseph & Jessica Sleeper P ’28 Joseph & Suzanne Sloboda P ’28 Donald & Jennifer Soja P ’28 Edward Sokolowski ’88 Kathleen (Thomas) Sollitto ’67 Dianne (Robert) Soprano, Ph.D. ’71 David & Doris (Hamel) Sparko ’70 Daniel W. Spellacy ’53 Kimberley Spencer P ’27 Brian & Andrea Spice P ’27 Suzanne (Lavallee) Stebbins ’66 Rosanne (Faloretti) Stirlacci ’70 Raymond & Lauren Stoddard P ’22, ’28 Patrick & Meg Streck P ’26 Sullivan, Keating & Moran Insurance Edward J. Sullivan ’70 Patricia A. Sullivan ’64 Margaret (Cavanaugh) Superneau ’65 John & Kimberly Sweeney P ’28 Christopher Syner ’04 William & Alicia (Sierodzinski) Szenda ’93 P ’23 ’25, ’27 Dr. Ann-Marie E. Szymanski, Ph.D. ’85 Kyle & Margaret (Kern) Tabb P ’28 Nancy (Moore) Tanney ’64 Jackson C. Tamayo ’24 Steven & Jennifer Tatro P ’25 Andrew S. Terenzi ’60 Paul E. Tessier ’67 Diane Testa P ’26 Karla Thomas John E. Thomas ’63 James & Elaine Tourtelotte William ’59 & Helene (O’Connor) ’62 Towsley Dr. William Tran & Thiphaphone Kophengnavong P ’26 Diane C. Trela Richard Trudeau ’63 & Susan O’Connor ’65 Matthew & Carolyn Trudeau P ’27 Paul & Barbara (Pfau) Turmel ’70 Andrea Vadnais ’70 Edward & Barbara Vaghini Thomas & Mary Vaghini P ’26, ’28 Manuel J. Vaz ’68 Michael ’91 & Sarah Vedovelli P ’23, ’25 William & Mary Vedovelli Daniel & Stacy Verterame P ’28 Michael & Patricia (Brackett) Vona Andrea Wagner P ’26, ’27 City Councilor Kateri Walsh Edward & Joanne (Sylvain) Walsh ’65 Christopher & Maggie Wancko P ’26 Alexandra M. Watroba ’23 Christopher & Laura Watroba P ’23, ’28 John & Margaret (Martin) ’72 Weber Dr. Edward J. Welch ’60 Heather A. Wenzel P ’95 Pamela Westmoreland P ’26 Kevin & Shamis White P ’28 Richard & Amy Wiatrowski P ’22, ’23, ’27 Patrick Willard ’26 Brian & Cynthia Williams Ralph & Suzanne Williams Todd Williams & Dr. Carolyn Scheer P ’28 Lisa J. Willis ’90 Sherry L. Willis ’89 John R. Wolff ’77 Stephen ’84 & Maria Wyszynski P ’24 Daniel & Donna Yvon Coach Michael A. Zaranek P ’21 William ’58 & Joanne Zaskey Marie (Strawlovitz) Zeppa ’50 Richard & Judith ’71 Zina

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CARDINAL CIRCLE: $10,000 + RED & GRAY SOCIETY: $5,000 FOUNDERS SOCIETY: $2,016* MEMBER: $1,000 Our leadership donors have the honorable distinction of ensuring that our students experience the fullest range of opportunity a Catholic education provides.

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