Cardinal - Spring 2023

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STATE CHAMPIONS

CARDINALS MAKE HISTORY!

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16 ATHLETICS

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10 COMMUNITY & SERVICE

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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POPE FRANCIS PREPARATORY SCHOOL

99 Wendover Road Springfield, MA 01118 popefrancisprep.org

This was a complete team effort and I’m excited that these awesome student-athletes will always be Division 1 State Champions.”

COACH BRIAN FOLEY

Advancing the Mission

Dear Friends,

The dramatic transition to springtime is seen on campus with the greening grass, budding trees, and student-athletes abound, competing in lacrosse, softball, tennis, track and field, and baseball. At the same time, our senior Class of 2023 is wrapping up their time with us and preparing for their transition to college. As soon-to-be graduates of Pope Francis Preparatory School, we celebrate their final weeks by reflecting on how far they have come and by looking forward to all they will achieve in the years to come.

As a private, Catholic school, we have so much to be proud of and so much to be grateful for. The work to advance our mission involves all departments and constituents of the school and our successes are evidenced in many ways. In this school year alone, we have so much to celebrate. Champions were crowned in girls soccer as Western Mass champs, boys basketball as Western Mass champs, boys hockey as Division 1 State champs, and new school records were set for individual athletes in soccer, basketball and track. Girls volleyball was added as a fall sport. The Cardinal Coders robotics team competed and placed very well in their inaugural year against high schools throughout the state.

Our mission advances by investing in our facility, technology, and faculty. With a full incoming freshmen class, our consistent enrollment growth will be supported in the fall by the addition of four new classrooms. These rooms are presently being equipped with the most current teaching technology available.

Strategic efforts have been in place to increase teacher salaries and enhance retirement benefits. As a result, our students are blessed by the consistency and retention of our talented and inspiring faculty and staff members. A team from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges visited in the fall and validated the hard work and dedication of the Pope community by granting full accreditation for a multiyear term.

With our faith at the center of all that we do at Pope Francis Prep, our mission is advanced and enhanced through opportunities like morning Mass twice a week, confession weekly, adoration often, in-school preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, and our commitment to serve one another. This commitment to one another extends beyond campus. Daily, I witness the generosity of our parents, grandparents, alumni, board members, and friends who share their gifts of time, expertise, and financial support with our school. The incredible

participation and the results of this year’s Day of Giving confirms that the future is bright at Pope Francis Prep!

Whether you were on campus today, last month, or it has been a while, I invite you to come and see us soon. 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

Working alongside Mrs. D'Amour was always a pleasure. Her determination for Pope Francis Prep's success was palpable. I always felt that Michele's belief in our mission guided her decisions as board chair. I am grateful for her mentorship and consider her a close friend.”

A STRONG FOUNDATION

Pope Francis Preparatory School is a Catholic co-educational, college-preparatory school which instills Gospel values and fosters academic excellence in a diverse community of learners. Our mission is to challenge students to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically to become critical thinkers and faith-based leaders who embody justice, peace, service, and mercy in the global community.

TODAY, IT IS EASY TO WALK THE HALLS of Pope Francis Prep and see our mission alive and executed in daily activities and celebrated in the successes of the entire school community. The vision for what Pope Francis Prep would one day become was not always easy. It began with careful, strategic planning well before stepping foot on Wendover Road.

It is incredible to reflect back on the emergence of Pope Francis Prep in 2016.

The process for the development of a regional Catholic high school was put into action by then Bishop, Mitchell T. Rozanski. Bishop Rozanski recruited a dedicated group of parents, alumni, and friends to form a founding board of directors.

The board of directors is the governing body of the school and provides general oversight of business and financial matters. The board also

appoints and supports the Head of School who, in return, leads and manages the school’s strategic plans and daily operations. In consultation with the Head, the board provides vital policy leadership and oversight in critical areas like academics, student life, parental involvement, faith life, budgeting, finance, operations and advancement, achievement of mission, achievement of strategic plan, and Board effectiveness.

DR. HARRINGTON

Mrs. D’Amour and Dr. Harrington gift a beautiful watercolor painting to Archbishop Rozanski.

FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Michael J. Ashe ’57

Mrs. Michele D’Amour ’69

Mr. Patrick J. Garrity ’81

Mr. David W. Griffin ’69

Rev. Mr. Joseph L. Peters ’68

Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Christopher F. Bertrand ’03

Mr. Thomas Butler

Bishop William D. Byrne

Rev. John Connors

Atty. Thomas E. Day ’89

Dr. Harry Dumay, Ph.D.

Mrs. Agnes Gonet

Mr. David W. Griffin ’69

Atty. Anthony D. Gulluni ’98

Atty. Lawrence R. Kulig ’77

Dr. Peter K. LeMaire

Atty. Patrick J. Markey ’82

Atty. Elizabeth Mulcahy

Mr. Kevin F. O’Connor ’72

Mrs. Laura Watroba

PAST BOARD MEMBERS

Rev. David Aufiero

Rev. Joseph Benicewicz OFM CONV

Atty. Mary Anne Butler ’78

Mrs. Azell Cavaan ’88

Sr. Patricia A. Hottin SSJ ’67

Mr. Daniel Rodriguez

Board members are long-term planners from diverse personal and professional backgrounds and offer their knowledge and experience as well as financial support to help ensure the success of the school and its mission.

Since its formation, Pope Francis Prep has been fortunate to have an exceptionally gifted and dedicated group of present and past board members. Leading the PFPS board for its first

seven years was board chair Michele D’Amour. Mrs. D’Amour is an alumnus of Cathedral High School and a longtime supporter of Catholic education in Springfield. Further, Michele and her husband, Donald, are arguably one of the most philanthropic couples from Western Mass, supporting the arts, health care, education, and several nonprofit organizations near and far.

Reflecting on her time as founding

board chair, Michele shared, “frankly, I was hesitant to take on the role as chair. I felt passionate about the importance of someone being placed in the role who, not only could give 150% to the job, but also was armed with a variety of work experiences and skill sets that would be needed in navigating the diverse issues that we would have to deal with establishing a “quality product”; a product that was a strong, faith-filled

Above: Current PFPS Board Members

Below: Pope Francis Preparatory School Ribbon Cutting

school where parents would want to send their children. I was not at all sure I was the right person for the job as I felt that I lacked some of the expertise needed, especially in those early days. Bishop Mitch was persistent in his determination that I was the person for the job. So, I kept praying for a clear answer as to whether or not I should take the job. I am not sure I really got a “clear” answer but eventually, I agreed to serve and told the Bishop that I hoped he wouldn’t be sorry! Once I made the commitment, I didn’t know how we would succeed but I was determined that failure was not an option.”

Mrs. D’Amour’s persistence was a key ingredient to take on the challenges of creating a new school. Michele shared that there were two important pieces critical to the school’s success. First, she

believed it was imperative for the five founding board members to develop a strong board dedicated to the mission of a Catholic high school, and that they fully understand the responsibility of the new governance structure. Second, Mrs. D’Amour spoke about the importance of identifying the right person to serve as the first head of school. Mrs. D’Amour shared that, “once we overcame these two hurdles, we were then able to address other varied and complex issues to get up and running, be it board best practices, finances, mission, staffing, curriculum, enrollment, marketing, etc.”

Upon completing her tenure on the board, Mrs. D’Amour reflected on some of her favorite memories as chair. Her list includes a few major milestone moments, including the ribbon cutting ceremony in 2018 and the first commencement

ceremony on the Alumni Plaza. Michele also reflected on the smaller, yet valuable moments and challenges that have advanced Pope to the present, sharing, “for me, I have taken with me many quieter memories that have enriched my life, like a bishop who saw the need and worked doggedly to see this school happen and was a constant cheerleader and advisor throughout those first few years. I was blessed with a dedicated board who worked hard as a cohesive team. We were blessed to have an energetic and dedicated head of school who, with the commitment of his team, has brought us where we are today. We were blessed with students, who, in their resilience and kindness, shone bright through the bumpy roads of the creation of a new school and through a pandemic. Those are the memories that will stay with me forever.”

True examples of walking the walk, Michele and Donald have shared their time, talents, and treasure to the benefit of the entire Pope Francis Prep community. Finally, reflecting on where Catholic secondary education stood in Western Massachusetts a dozen years ago, to the past seven years as board chair, to the future of the school, Mrs. D’Amour says, “We exceeded our own expectations in the few years Pope Francis has been open. We are filled to the brim with young women and men who recognize the quality, faithbased education they are receiving at PFPS. It is my hope that young people and their families continue to see this high-quality education as a significant advantage and life changing. I wish for Pope Francis Prep to always be filled with dedicated and talented people on the board, in the administration and in the classrooms. It is our responsibility to fulfill the mission of the school and continue to educate the minds and souls of those who enter our doors.”

Donald and Michele D’Amour

Congratulations to Eli Hanechak ’25 for being awarded the GRAND PRIZE AT THE REGION IV MASSACHUSETTS

SCIENCE FAIR! Eli will also be representing Western Massachusetts at the Massachusetts High School Science & Engineering Fair at MIT on May 5! She experimented with modifying an enzyme found in fungi that dissolves plastic in water. One step closer to saving the oceans!

ACADEMICS in Action

Congratulations to the 144 Cardinals who received awards at this year’s CELEBRATION OF SCHOLARS. This celebration recognizes the hard work, determination, and perseverance of our most accomplished scholars. The successes of these students is a reflection of the genuine partnership between our talented teachers, students, counselors, and our parents.

Students were honored for outstanding performance on AP Exams, both math and English PSAT scores of 550, 600, and 700, both SAT scores in math and English of 600, 700, and even one perfect 800 math score! We also celebrated freshmen on the first honor roll, grades 10-12 with consecutive terms on the first honor roll, and inductees into the National Latin Honor Society.

Some of the highlights from the night included:

> Thomas Caproni ’23

Achieving a score of 5 on four AP exams

> Thomas Caproni ’23 & AJ Holl ’23

National Merit Commended Students

> Keegan Sears ’24

Perfect 800 score on the math section of the SAT

On January 21, the CARDINAL CODERS earned second place in their first qualifier at Andover High School. They competed against 20 teams and placed runner-up for the Think Award for their understanding about the Engineering Design Process and they placed second for the Alliance Competition where they competed in 10 matches! They were the only rookie team to place. Go Cardinal Coders!

Keegan Sears ’24

The Aquinas Chapter of the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTED 42 NEW MEMBERS on December 6. There are currently 138 members in total. The keynote speaker was Sister Eileen Sullivan, SSJ who spoke to the students about the importance of service, one of the four pillars of the NHS. As part of meeting the ideals of this pillar, second and third year members developed their Individual Service Plans at the beginning of the school year, for which the students must serve the community with a minimum of twenty hours.

Mrs. Bauduccio’s INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY students explored biopsychology with a specific concentration on the brain. Students had fun with a “build a brain” project where they had to work in groups to create the right and left hemispheres.

The MUSIC DEPARTMENT presented an exciting and fast-paced concert of energetic music and holiday favorites. Forty-nine Pope student musicians performed, featuring the following classes and after school ensembles: Chorus, Band, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Choir, Jazz Band, Rock Pop & More, and Full Band/Orchestra. Some highlights included fantastic studentchoreography, Percussion Ensemble pieces that featured xylophone, bells and keyboards, the premiere performances of our full band/ orchestra playing Queen songs, our newly formed Rock, Pop & More group, and a grand finale which combined all musicians to play and sing Jingle Bell Rock.

Mr. Brodeur’s OCEANOGRAPHY students worked on a lab to examine the hydrodynamics of shapes as they move through water.

“Vestis virum facit” (“Clothing makes the man”) is an old Latin proverb. LATIN 1 STUDENTS studied Roman clothing and the way it communicated and reinforced the structure of ancient Rome’s highly militarized, slave owning, patriarchal world. Small groups of students created a “Roman fashion ad,” with a picture and accompanying text intended to sell the clothing and its social message.

Congratulations to the five Cardinals who received recognition from the MASSACHUSETTS SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS 2022-2023! The Massachusetts Scholastic Art Awards received a total of 7,363 entries and we are very proud of our students for their entries and recognitions. From left to right: Silver Key Award: Rosy Lang ’24, Honorable Mentions: Landy Lin ’24, Sarah Szalai ’23, Luna Pham ’23, and Alexander Casella ’23.

Hampden County District Attorney’s YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD members Mackenzie Lopes ’24, Julia Dennis ’23 and Leana Vale ’23 presented to the students at St. John The Baptist School on how to stay safe online. The presentation included an interactive story that engaged the young students. They were also able to answer questions about what to do in a real-world safety situation.

Mr. Salloum’s PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN STUDENTS CAREFULLY CONSTRUCTED BRIDGES and tested their creations by applying weights. Congratulations to Chris Sitnik ’23 for building the strongest bridge. Her bridge was able to hold 495 pounds. A new school record!

PATHWAYS Futures Form Here

The students of today will become the working professionals and leaders of tomorrow. With this in mind, Pope Francis Preparatory School created the Academic Pathways program in 2019 with the mission of helping students explore careers and confidently choose college majors by providing hands-on career exploration.

Led by social studies department chair, Mrs. Leslie Perreault, Pathways kicked off the 2022-2023 school year with a workshop from MassMutual representatives Melissa McDonough P’24, Compliance Consultant (Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention) and Sam Bauduccio P’26, Head of IT Portfolio Management (Digital Strategy) who presented on resume and brand building and the importance of networking.

Students at PFPS are invited to join the Pathways program beginning in their sophomore year. One of the students attending the kickoff event was Francesca Hernandez ’25. Francesca shared, “I decided to join Pathways because I like to be prepared, especially regarding my future. I’ve wanted to be a lawyer for many years and I knew the program would help

me see if that’s truly the career I want to pursue.” Francesca is excited to explore civic engagement and enjoyed a recent field trip to the high court in Springfield, where, “we met with Justice Edward McDonough ’73, P’24 and sat in on multiple cases ranging from narcotics to involuntary manslaughter. Witnessing how the lawyers defended their point and its effect on the jury and the judge was incredible. It furthered my drive to be an attorney and my desire to try and give everyone the justice they deserve,” she said.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Recently, a group of Pathways students interested in health sciences visited the STCC Stimulation Labs. Julia Dennis ’23 shares that “visiting the STCC Stimulation Labs has by far been the most engaging tour of a college I have ever had. We were

able to work hands-on with the robot simulation patients by taking their pulses, measuring their breathing, and doing minor procedures. Additionally, we were given the opportunity to use Virtual Reality tools for learning.”

CONNECTIONS

We recently caught up with Elizabeth Goncalves ’22 who is a sophomore at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Liz is earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and planning to pursue her Master’s Degree in Management in the five-year BS/MS program. Reflecting on her time in Pathways at Pope, Liz shared, “The Pathways Program allowed me to make some important connections. One of the major contributors to finding connections was through the LinkedIn

Students visit the Hampden County SUPERIOR COURT

account I created while in the Pathways Program. LinkedIn was instrumental in securing my summer internship last year. One of the greatest lessons I learned from Pathways was to apply to as many internships or job opportunities as you can, even if you aren’t sure you are qualified for all of them. At the end of my first year at WPI, I must have applied for over ten internships, and only received an interview opportunity from one of them. That one interview led me to obtain my internship last summer at Atlas in West Springfield, MA. This internship was a great experience because even though it had little to do with engineering, it was a great opportunity for me to discover my strengths and abilities in the workplace. Atlas allowed me to explore the environmental impact of underground storage tank leaks, as well as the precautions that must be followed to prevent these leaks. I really enjoyed my time at Atlas and the research I contributed to helped me realize that I see myself going into a materials concentration of chemical engineering versus an environmental concentration.”

Liz continued, “Last year I also applied for an internship at Callaway. Unfortunately, Callaway was not able to offer me an internship opportunity last summer. However, after I concluded my internship at Atlas, a recruiter from Callaway reached out to me regarding my application from last year and was wondering if an interview could be scheduled for an internship for the following summer. After three rounds of interviews, they offered me the position of being a product engineering intern. I am beyond excited to have my first hands-on engineering and manufacturing internship in the summer of 2023. I keep my LinkedIn profile updated regularly. This is a great digital resume for me in addition to a

Pathways has given me countless opportunities throughout my three years in the program to discover various careers and solidify my own career path.”

traditional resume that I take to career fairs and job opportunities.”

MENTORSHIP

Elizabeth Gonet ’22 is currently a student at Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst. Through Pathways, Lizzie was able to develop a relationship with Attorney Katie McDonough, from Egan, Flanagan & Cohen who was her email mentor. Lizzie shares, “the Pathways Program helped me learn more about my desired career in the legal field and learn from those in the field. As a full time high school student with an interest in law school, the Pathways Program gave me an opportunity to explore that career. While taking two virtual high school law courses, I gained interest in the legal field and decided I wanted to pursue this as my career. Ever since, I have worked hard to gain as much experience as possible.

A few months ago I reconnected with Attorney McDonough and she offered to help me with my interest in going to law school and getting office experience. While remaining a full time student at UMass, I work for Attorney McDonough as a

part-time administrative assistant handling corporate governance and estate planning matters. As a college student aspiring to attend law school, I have gained realworld experience in the legal field. I am grateful to the Pope Francis Preparatory School Pathways Program and Attorney McDonough for helping me with my future endeavors.”

Pathways currently has 41 participants who have attended workshops, career specific field trips, shadowed professionals, and even participated in “Wish I Had Known” Zoom sessions with working professionals who share advice in specific careers. In many ways, Mrs. Perreault serves as a career matchmaker, meeting with her students to discover their interests, passions, and goals and matching them with working professionals in hopes of finding each of them the perfect college major and future career. If you are an alum, parent, or friend of Pope Francis Prep interested in working with our students in the Pathways Program, please contact Mrs. Leslie Perreault at lperreault@popefrancisprep.org.

Students visit the STCC Stimulation Labs

JULIA

DENNIS ’23

Lizzie Gonet ’22 with Attorney Katie McDonough

TOGETHER

Our annual ALL-SCHOOL SERVICE DAY was held on November 4. Students, faculty, and staff spent the morning flagging veteran gravesites at St. Michael’s and Gate of Heaven Cemeteries, helping clean the community garden at Holy Name Parish, tending to leaves and yard work of neighbors and veterans living in our East Forest Park neighborhood, volunteering at St. Michael’s Academy, working on an art project for veterans and tidying up at Dryden School and around our own campus. A very busy but rewarding morning for all.

We were blessed to welcome veterans to campus on VETERANS DAY to honor their service to our country. Our students, faculty, and staff invited veterans (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends) to join us for an appreciation lunch followed by a prayer service.

Overall, talking and conversing with Abraham helped me gauge the fact that the Holocaust wasn’t just some event from the past, it is still within recent memory and there are people like him to prove it. He is in a sense living history. Truly a treasure that I will never forget for the rest of my life.”

BRANDEN ATIMBO ’26

Local HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR Abraham Rodstein visited the freshman class for a Q&A session on his experiences growing up in Lithuania, being held in a Nazi concentration camp as a teenager, and ultimately immigrating to the United States after liberation. The assembly dovetailed with the freshman summer reading book, Ashes in the Snow, which chronicles the life of a Lithuanian girl growing up during World War II.

Students in Mrs. Perreault’s Community and Civic Engagement class were thrilled to welcome Tyler Bresse and Pippa from the MASSACHUSETTS RESCUE AND RECOVERY K-9 UNIT. MARK9 is a charitable, non-profit 501(c) (3) volunteer search and rescue unit dedicated to the training of search and rescue dogs, handlers, and support personnel in order to provide professional and highly-skilled search and rescue resources during an emergency response event.

A big thank you to the Cardinals who visited with our partner schools to read to younger students on READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY! Pictured is Hannah Keeney ’24 at St. Mary’s Academy in Longmeadow.

22 members of the SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUPPORT CLUB volunteered at Bowlero in Chicopee for the Hampden/ Hampshire County Local Bowling Qualifier. Students kept score, assisted bowlers, and cheered the athletes on. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, providing year-round training and competitions to more than 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries. Well done!

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on winning the first ever PFPS POWDERPUFF CHAMPIONSHIP!

A huge thank you to Student Government for bringing this fun new tradition to Pope Francis Prep and to everyone who braved the cold to cheer for our senior and junior girls!

Thank you to all of our PFPS GRANDPARENTS who joined us for our Grandparents Day celebration. We had 239 grandparents join us this year. Thank you to all who helped make these two very special days possible!

SENATOR ERIC LESSER spoke to the students in Mrs. Perreault’s Community Engagement class. He spoke about the impact of the east-west rail line on the community and also explained the different roles of government and how laws are made.

Sophia Bruso ’24 proudly presented Christina’s House with a check for $1,000 raised through the CARDINAL CAFE Christina’s House provides shelter and education for women and children in the Springfield area. Well done, Cardinal Cafe!

It was a lot of fun to witness the competitive, yet collaborative, nature of the GRIT ’N WIT course. Teamwork was critical to successfully completing the course.

Following many weeks of intense preparation, The Pope Francis Players performed Play On!

Once again, art students teamed up with The MEMORY PROJECT to create portraits of children from Nigeria. The beautiful portraits were mailed to the children and a video of the children excitedly receiving them was shared with our community.

Portrait by Luna Pham ’23.

GROWING IN our Faith

We are always proud to share and celebrate what makes our school community so special. The Pope Francis Prep community 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. The week kicked off with students attending open houses at St. Mary’s Academy and St. Michael’s Academy and sharing their experiences as PFPS students. On Tuesday, we came together as a community to celebrate Mass and on Friday we hosted a vocations panel where speakers shared their personal stories about being called to their vocation and some of their experiences since. A sincere thank you to Bishop Byrne, Fr. Jon, Fr. Pierz, Fr. Sliwa, Sr. Joan Clare, SCMC, Sr. Faustina, SCMC, Sr. Faith Marie, FSE, and Sr. Francis, FSE.

We celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY with a special Mass. Thank you to Fr. Jon, the Christian Leadership team, and the Liturgical Choir for a beautiful Mass.

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In celebration of CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, the January 29th Chalice of Salvation Mass was filmed at Pope Francis Prep and proudly produced by our very own students. “The Chalice of Salvation” program now in its 65th year, is the region’s only one-hour weekly televised Mass and is seen every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. on NBC affiliate WWLP TV-22.

Friday March 10, our FACULTY AND STAFF had a wonderful retreat at the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center in West Hartford. The day included a presentation on “Jesus the Teacher”, a beautiful Liturgy with Fr. Jon, prayer and time to explore the beautiful grounds.

Dozens of PFPS students including Christian Leadership and Respect For Life club members joined Mr. Anziano and Fr. Jon at the SPRINGFIELD MARCH FOR LIFE. The event included a Mass with Bishop Byrne at St. Michael’s Cathedral and a march to Main Street. Reflecting on the importance of the event, junior Julia Rubin said, “Having the opportunity to march for life, is having the opportunity to give a voice to the voiceless, and to support the vision of a future world where the beauty and dignity of every human life are valued and protected. The event is important because it brings awareness to the fight of protecting the most vulnerable in our society: babies.”

We celebrated the FEAST DAY OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI with a Blessing of the Animals on Monday, October 4. Thank you to all who joined us. We had a great time visiting with your furry family members!

As we wrapped up with classes and prepared for the start of fall semester exams, our community paused for a moment and came together for an all-school PRAYER SERVICE. Thank you to our Christian Leadership team for planning the prayer service and for reminding us of what is most important during the holiday season.

On January 5, we honored the life and legacy of POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI, Joseph A. Ratzinger. Fr. Jon offered a Requiem Mass for the late Pope and was accompanied with traditional Latin chant, masterfully led by Mr. Silbereis. In his homily, Fr. Jon spoke of the virtues of the late Pontiff. Pope Benedict XVI was a man of disciplined prayer, a man of warmth and joy which came from his deep love for Jesus Christ and His Church, he was a man of generosity having given his life to the Church for 71 years as a priest, 8 of which he served as Supreme Pontiff, and finally he was a man of Truth. He taught us by his books, homilies, speeches, articles and his simple, humble life on the Truth of our Catholic Faith, on who Jesus is and how to live this Truth in charity. This is his legacy. Rest in Peace, Your Holiness, may your good deeds be rewarded by the God whom you so faithfully served. Mr. Silbereis concluded the Mass by playing the Vatican City Anthem on the piano.

Every year, the PFPS sophomore class comes together to watch THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. Mr. Dewey’s sophomores spent five class days preparing. They read and discussed an appropriate Scripture passage, did an academic activity and prayed the corresponding decade of the rosary to conclude the class.

ST. BLAISE was a 4th century Bishop in Armenia. While in prison for being a Christian, he healed a young boy who was choking on a fish bone. From that time on he became associated with healing diseases of the throat. On his feast day, the Church offers the traditional “Blessing of Throats” in his honor.

Our THANKSGIVING MASS was celebrated on November 17. We were blessed to have Fr. CJ from St. Mary’s Parish in Longmeadow as our celebrant for this special Mass. Father CJ spoke about the importance of being thankful for the many blessings in our lives and also encouraged our students to always be themselves.

BISHOP BYRNE blesses our Boys Hockey team during their last practice at Olympia and before heading to the state championship game at the TD Garden.

CARDINALS MAKE HISTORY! Boys Hockey Crowned D1 State Champs

Our Cardinals are very familiar with playoff hockey and the TD Garden. They have been there before and have been close, painfully close, to winning a state championship.

THE 2018 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME resulted in an overtime loss to BC High and the 2019 game resulted in the longest MIAA playoff hockey game in history and a four overtime loss to the Eagles once again. In 2020, Coach Brian Foley and a very talented team were again headed to the championship game. Set to play against Arlington, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and the game was canceled just 3 days before it was to be played. The magical season abruptly ended with a co-champion title.

Three years later, another historic run allowed our boys hockey team to once again play in the championship

game. It was by no means an easy road to get there as our Cardinals won three consecutive postseason games by a one goal margin. These victories were the result of a fearless and tenacious team, supported by sophomore goalie, Nick Ritchie, who kept the Cardinals in the game.

On March 18, we put our championship game history behind us, said our prayers, and packed up bus loads of students, family, and friends to head back to Boston. Following almost three full periods of intense play with a tied game, fearing a return to overtime, senior captain Josh Iby scored the winning goal with 25.6 seconds to go. Iby was assisted by Mossy Kearney ’24. For the first time in school history, the Cardinals became D1 State Champions, defeating Xaverian Brothers High School 3-2. “It’s absolutely incredible. We didn’t just want it for us. We won it for that team a couple of years ago. All those seniors, all

the alumni before us. We’ve had so many chances to win it. We finally managed to take the title and we were able to win it for our school and everyone that came before us” said Josh after the game.

Coach Foley was overwhelmed with text messages from former players, congratulating him on achieving the state title. “A lot of those kids were feeling like there was some unfinished business and so they’re a part of this and it’s good that we were able to win it for, not only this team, but all of our former teams and alumni” said Coach Foley.

While this tremendous accomplishment by our boys hockey team filled all members of our tight-knit community with great pride, the pride traveled well beyond Pope Francis Prep. It was 1952 when a Western Mass hockey team last won the top prize. The 2023 Cardinals are thrilled to bring the title back to Western Massachusetts!

David Hosmer, Hosmer Photography

A lot of those kids were feeling like there was some unfinished business and so they’re a part of this and it’s good that we were able to win it for, not only this team, but all of our former teams and alumni.” COACH FOLEY ’82

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FALL SPORTS

The fall and winter seasons brought plenty of excitement for our student-athletes and school community. We enjoyed our largest and loudest crowds during regular season games and the excitement peaked during the playoffs. Cardinal pride is strong at Pope Francis Prep!

Our community was delighted by the addition of GIRLS VOLLEYBALL to our fall sports season. Under the direction of Coach Justin Dalessio ’95 and Assistant Coach Santino Giordano ’20, the team had a tremendous first season, finishing with a 7-1 record. The inaugural season captains were seniors Katelyn Horky ’23 and Jillian Scott ’23. We are grateful to all who worked to bring volleyball to Pope and we cannot wait to see the program continue to flourish!

GOLF finished the regular season with a record of 10-2 and finished 2nd in the Western Mass Championships. Lily Frost ’25 won 2nd place at the Western Mass Girls Individual Championship. League All-Stars included Zach Buffone ’24 and Rocco Pericolosi ’24. All-Western Mass first-team honors were received by Zach Buffone, Rocco Pericolosi, Matt Bolduc ’25, Michael McGrath ’25 and Ryan O’Leary ’23. Second-team honors were presented to AJ Holl ’23 and Jack Wassung ’23.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY finished with a record of 11-4 and were the runners-up at the Springfield City Championships. The team finished 13th overall at the Western Mass Championships. League All-Stars included Jack Day ’23, Wesley Smith ’23, and Matthew Streck ’26.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY finished the season with a record of 10-4 and earned first place at the Springfield City Championships. Jessica Kenyon ’23 led the team with a first place finish at the Springfield City Championships, a sixth place finish at the State Championship, a 19th place finish at the AllState meet and was named first-team All-Western Mass. League All-Stars included Jessica Kenyon, Kaitlyn Ondrick ’24, and Mia Paradiso ’25.

BOYS SOCCER finished the season 10-3-5. The team qualified for the Western Mass tournament and won 6-0 over Mahar in the quarterfinals and lost a tough 1-0 battle against Frontier in the semifinal round. The team qualified for the State Tournament and made it to the quarterfinal round for the second straight year. Ryan Davis ’25, Cody Martins ’23, Bryce Russ ’24, Alberto Truoiolo ’23 and Jack Turmel ’23 were named League All-Stars. All-Western Mass first-team honors were presented to Cody Martins, Alberto Truoiolo, and Jack Turmel. Second-team honors were received by Ryan Davis, Ryan Vedovelli ’25 and Bryce Russ. Michael Wolanski ’23 earned honorable mention.

GIRLS SOCCER finished the season with a 16-1-1 record and captured their first Western Mass title with a 1-0 victory over Southwick in the championship game! The team qualified for the State Tournament and won 6-0 over Mashpee in the round of 32. The team lost a tough 1-0 decision to Milbury in the round of 16 to end their magical season. Isabella Meadows ’24, Stephanie Cesar ’24, Maeve O’Sullivan ’23, Brenna Sears ’23, and Gabriella Stirlacci ’25 were named League All-Stars. All-Western Mass first-team honors were granted to Stephanie Cesar, Isabella Meadows, and Gabriella Stirlacci. Second-team honors were presented to Keira Fitzgerald ’24, Eden Kornacki ’26, Maeve O’Sullivan, and Maeve Turmel ’26. Brenna Sears ’23 earned honorable mention.

Rocco Pericolosi had a hole-in-one on his first swing at the PVIAC Invitational.

WINTER SPORTS

Girls Soccer wins the Class C Western Mass Soccer Championship with a 1-0 victory over Southwick.

Congratulations to Isabella Meadows, Stephanie Cesar, Alberto Truoiolo and Jack Turmel who were honored at the All-State Soccer Banquet.

GIRLS INDOOR TRACK had another strong showing this year. Brenna Sears ’23 placed 3rd in the 600 meters at the Division 4 State Championship, breaking the school record. The 4x400 team of Stephanie Cesar ’24, Norah Walsh ’25, Sarah Szalai ’23, and Brenna Sears along with the 4x200 team of Maeve O’Sullivan ’23, Norah Walsh, Hannah Keeney ’24, and Stephanie Cesar also placed in the top 8 and scored points at the Division 4 State Championship. Jessica Kenyon ’23 finished 9th in the 2-mile at the Division 4 State Championship meet. The Sprint Medley Team of Stephanie Cesar, Hannah Keeney, Norah Walsh, and Brenna Sears broke the school record and qualified for the New Balance Indoor Track and Field Championship meet. Saniyah Calhoun ’24, Brenna Sears and Norah Walsh were named to the All-League Team.

ALPINE SKIING competed at Berkshire East under Coach O’Neill and Coach Sears. Keegan Sears ’24 and Matthew Streck ’26 both qualified for the State Championships.

BOYS INDOOR TRACK compiled a record of 10-3. Sam Graham ’25, Wesley Smith ’23 and Jack Wassung ’23 each qualified for the State Championship and were named to the All-League team.

WINTER SPORTS

BOYS BASKETBALL had a record setting season, finishing 17-3 and winning the Suburban South League Title. The team became the first boys team in school history to win a Western Mass Championship. The team was led by Cam Vedovelli ’23, who scored his 1,000th point and was named Western Mass Player of the Year by the Basketball Hall of Fame. The team made it to the second round of the State Tournament where they lost by 2 points in the final seconds of the game.

GIRLS BASKETBALL enjoyed their best season in school history. Under the direction of new coach, Noris Cuevas, the team finished the season with a record of 17-3 and captured the Franklin West League Title. The team made the semi-finals of the Western Mass tournament and qualified for the State Tournament as well.

GIRLS HOCKEY had their best season in school history, finishing with a record of 13-6-2. The team qualified for the State Tournament and won their first round game before losing in the Round of 16 by a score of 2-0 to the eventual state champion, Shrewsbury. Co-op sophomore Felix Goeckel is the team’s starting goalie and won the Bessone Committee Rookie of the Year Award. Co-op senior Eleanor Jacoby was also honored with the Western Mass Coaches Association Unsung Hero Award.

BOYS HOCKEY enjoyed a terrific season, compiling a record of 16-2-4 and capturing their first outright Division 1 State Championship, with a thrilling 3-2 win against Xaverian in the Final at the TD Garden in Boston. Josh Iby ’23 was named Amo Bessone Award Winner by the Bessone Committee, presented to the season’s overall most valuable players.

Boys Basketball earns the Class A Western Mass Champion title after winning 57-46 over West Springfield in the championship game.

Brenna Sears competed at the MIAA All-State Championship and set a new record in the 600 meters, running 1:40.16.

ALMA MATTERS

His career in civil aviation began flying for a corporation and then Northwest Airlines. Peter has now been retired for 12 years. In his spare time he enjoys glider flying, scuba diving and martial arts. Peter recently celebrated his 75th birthday with a tandem parachute jump. His words of wisdom are: You’ll never be this young again — do things NOW!

Dorothy Tokarczyk

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CHS ’61 has been happily retired since 2006 and is currently living in Southport, North Carolina. Dorothy’s grandson Kyle is a PhD student at Berkeley, her granddaughter Katie is studying in Paris through Emory University, and her youngest grandson Nate has been accepted to the honors program at the University of North Carolina. She is one proud and happy grandma!

Mary Carroll Murphy CHS ’75 currently resides in Francestown, NH. Mary is considered to be a pioneer in the financial services industry by Charles R. Schwab, founder of Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. Mary survived a multi-year due diligence process to be selected as the first-in-thenation Charles Schwab Independent Branch Leader and franchise owner. Mary built and sold this multimilliondollar wealth management business in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. created the IBS Champion Award in 2022 to acknowledge her contributions in advocating for retail investors and helping establish this new Independent Branch Service model for investment and financial planning advice. Schwab previously awarded Mary the prestigious ICON Award and two Peer Excellence Awards. Mary also received a Greater Nashua New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce “Small Business of the Year Award”, NH Business Review “Business Excellence Award - Finance”, and Nashua Telegraph “25 Extraordinary Women’’ award.

painting, gardening and enjoying their Corvettes!

Peter Discenza CHS ’66 currently resides in Minnesota with his wife Sara. Following graduation from Cathedral he attended UMass. In May of 1970 following graduation he went into the Air Force commission. After 10 years on active duty he went into civil aviation.

Jeannine Constant Santoro HCHS ’75 currently resides in Suffield, CT and has been married for 39 years. Jeannine has worked at Barnes Aerospace in Windsor, CT for 43 years in the Quality Department as the Records Technician/ QC Assistant. Jeannine will be retiring soon and is looking forward to the next chapter of her life. Jeannine cannot wait to spend more time with family and friends. She hopes to spend her time

David S. Mazzaferro CHS ’81 recently shot a role in a Starbucks Coffee Break commercial running on the internet and new media platforms.

Dr. Rich Klein CHS ’84 serves as the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success at the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Lenny Jacobson HCHS ’92 was recently awarded the John F. Kennedy National Award by the Holyoke Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Lenny now lives in Los Angeles and is an actor. Most recently Lenny has been playing the character Wayne Cobb on Apple TV’s series “For All Mankind” and appeared on HBO’s “Peacemaker.” The JFK award, which recognizes someone of Irish descent who has distinguished themselves in their career, is considered the most prestigious of the multiple parade awards which honor different people every year.

Monika Guberow Skrodzki CHS ’06 married Joe Skrodzki in August 2022.

Margaret L. Boyle CHS ’08, formerly the Communications Director for the U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal (MA01), has been appointed Assistant Vice President for Governmental Affairs and Public Relations at Western New England University. Boyle received her BA in American Studies and English from Smith College. In 2014, she graduated from the Women’s Campaign School at Yale University Law School. A lifelong proud Springfield resident, she sits on the Board of Directors at the Springfield Boys and Girls Club. In April 2022, she was appointed by Governor Charlie Baker to serve as a Commissioner of the Springfield Redevelopment Authority, a corporate and political body established to spur economic development throughout the city. She was named to BusinessWest Magazine’s “Forty Under 40” Class of 2022. Boyle is a founding board member of the William J. Boyle Scholarship Fund that provides scholarships to Springfield high school students looking to continue their education at Springfield Technical Community College. She is also active with The Susie Foundation, a charity focused on changing the lives of young caregivers and families struggling with the daily challenges of living alongside Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Boyle resides in Springfield with her fiancé William.

Kiani-Maile Casillas CHS ’11 is currently working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts while pursuing a Masters Degree in Business. Kiani enjoys spending time with her children Maiya age 10, Kairi age 7 and King age 1.

Thomas Weldon CHS ’12 was recently inducted into the Elms College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Carmen Garcia Sutyak CHS ’13 married John Sutyak in Lynchburg, VA on January 28. The two live in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia and will set sail on a Mediterranean honeymoon in July.

Edward Thomas PF ’18 graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Economics. He was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and will begin Naval Flight School in the spring, training to be a Navy Pilot. Edward currently works with Electronic Attack Squadron 130 in Whidbey Island, WA while he waits to begin training.

Bryant Keeney PF ’20 recently opened K’s Nutrition located in Amherst, MA. Keeney says it’s really a family business. “My mom works here, my sister works on the weekends, and my dad helps out

(Note & photo quoted from Western New England University Article. Photo Credit: Western New England University)

Carmen Garcia and John Sutyak

Edward Thomas

Bryant Keeney

Kiani-Maile Casillas’s children

in the back.” K’s Nutrition is the direct result of 18 months of planning. “I was a 2020 Pope Francis graduate when the world shut down. I was accepted into the Business program at Bentley University but because of covid I chose to make a financially smart decision and went to HCC during that time. I worked my tail off and saved every penny while strategically planning every aspect of opening K’s.” Keeney is currently enrolled full time at Westfield State University, and plays on the men’s soccer team all while running his own business.

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Emily Boutin PF ’20 recently finished 11th overall at the Mid-Atlantic Regional and was recognized as All-Region while running Cross Country at the United States Naval Academy.

Jaelyn DeBoise PF ’22 was the recipient of the Dolly Sullivan Scholarship. Jaelyn is currently a member of the golf team at Stonehill College.

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How can you help?

More than 92,000 people in the U.S. are on a waiting list to receive a kidney, and the need for organs, tissue and blood is ever-increasing. Anyone — no matter their age or health conditions — can register to be an organ donor at the time of death. Organs have been transplanted from donors as old as 95!

A LIFE OF Service

AT THE HIGH POINT of my summer, I was under the knife. On July 14, 2022, my healthy right kidney was removed and sewn into the abdomen of someone I’d never met. The twohour surgery was anticlimactic, a culmination of many months’ worth of labs, logistics and LOTS of waiting to find a suitable recipient. I was walking around and eating a normal diet that night. Pain was minimal, and my incisions were tiny. I had been very well prepared for the surgery at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, the hospital where I work as an ICU nurse. I knew what to expect every step of the way during my two-night stay.

I’d first heard a friend had donated her kidney to a neighbor about 20 years earlier. The idea so impressed me, it percolated in my head until finally the misery and isolation of the pandemic spurred me to take the first steps toward donation.

Truth be told, the seeds for the transplant idea were sown in me further back — about 35 years — in the halls of Cathedral High School (a predecessor to Pope Francis Prep). Cathedral shaped me in ways I appreciate only now. My high school

years were a whirlwind of extracurriculars: the Minstrel Show, the musical, National Honor Society, blood drives, the Pro-Life Club, Community Council, Model Senate, the food shelf … and the list goes on.

I’ve maintained that whirlwind throughout my adult life with a host of volunteer activities — at church, at the hospital, at a local theater, at my two sons’ schools. It was a bit of an a-ha moment for me to realize my life of service is merely a continuation of what started at CHS. Those extracurriculars weren’t so “extra” after all. Serving meals, donating blood, racking up volunteer hours for NHS – these activities were at the essence of the Catholic education I received. Along with the academics, I learned to give my time, treasure and talents in service to others and in witness to Christ.

Nine months after the surgery, both the recipient and I are doing well and have had the opportunity to meet! We’re both beyond fortunate that I had a treasure that could improve his life, and that I felt called by God to share it with him.

I also give thanks for all I gained at Cathedral that helped me to hear that call.

KELLY MAYNARD, CHS ’88 St. Paul, Minnesota

How to become a living kidney donor.

IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Baystate Medical Center 413-794-2321

ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org/transplantation

To register as an organ and tissue donor IN MASSACHUSETTS

At the Registry of Motor Vehicles or online at www.mass.gov

ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. National Donate Life Registry www.registerme.org

To donate blood Baystate Medical Center 413.794.4600

Red Cross 1.800.RED.CROSS

Three generations of Catholic education: Kelly Maynard (St. Paul, MN, CHS class of 1988); her dad, Le Maynard (Springfield, MA, CHS class of 1963); and her sons Noel Varco (15, in 11th grade at Saint Agnes School) and Lincoln Varco (9, in 4th grade at Highland Catholic)

Letter from the Director of Development

Dear Alumni, Family, and Friends,

There is no shortage of thanks to go around as Pope Francis Prep completes its fifth year on our new campus.

Thank you for your support of Pope Francis Preparatory School, which continues to have a significant impact on the students of today and tomorrow. Through the first three quarters of the fiscal year, Pope Francis Prep was able to make considerable strides. We have increased fundraising efforts by 25% and partnered with over 1,000 benefactors who have made over 1,200 gifts in support of our mission. In addition to our annual success, our endowment portfolio increased to over $17 million, providing our school community with over $700,000 in annual operational support and scholarships. Your annual generosity, combined with an incredible investment portfolio, provides us with a foundation to make decisions that benefit our outstanding students today and into the future.

Our gratitude extends to the Board of Directors, who lend their time, talent, and treasure through an independent school governance model. To our dedicated faculty and staff for their daily passion and commitment to our mission. To our parents, for entrusting us and choosing a Catholic education for their child(ren), as well as volunteering and committing their support to create a family-oriented environment. And to our alumni and benefactors, who continue to invest in the success of our young women and men, our annual growth, and our long-

term financial stability. Our community stepped up this past March for our third annual Day of Giving. In all, we raised over $84,000 from more than 470 donors. This amazing day created a contagious culture of generosity and connected us with benefactors throughout the country in support of our mission.

As we enter into the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, Dr. Paul Harrington and the Board of Directors continue to provide a clear vision to ensure that Pope Francis Prep remains a top-notch, premier Catholic school for years to come. A clear vision is accompanied by a collective community that provides a level of trust for our most generous benefactors to make meaningful and significant investments in our most deserving students.

I thank you for making this a school year filled with new accomplishments and milestones. The future remains bright at Pope Francis Prep, and your support has a lasting impact on the lives of our students daily. Thank you for supporting all things Pope Francis Prep and believing in our young women and men.

Sincerely,

Daniel Fenton ’09 Director of Development

DAY OF GIVING 2023

THANK YOU!

WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT.

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$84,454 total raised

473 total gifts

31 states +1 International (Ireland)

$178 average gift

161 first time donors

248 alumni gifts

402 picnic blankets

$10-$3,500 gift range

LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

MEMBERS OF THE LEADERSHIP SOCIETY demonstrate a personal investment in the future of Pope Francis Preparatory School by making an annual fund gift of $1,000 or more. Through the generosity of these individuals, Pope Francis Prep can continue to enrich students’ lives through a rigorous college-prep academic program, formation in the Catholic faith, and engagement in our local communities.

Active Leadership Society members for the 2022-2023 school year. Gifts received between July 1, 2021 and March 31, 2023.

ABC Longmeadow Inc.

Adams and Ruxton Construction Company

Advanced Energy Group

Anonymous (7)

Paul ’86 & Kimberly Anziano

William F. Balint

Roger O. Bernard ’57

Christopher ’03 & Alice Bertrand

David ’64 & Mary Bierschied

Blakes School Uniforms

Thomas & Victoria (Condren) Burke ’72

Thomas & Kerry Butler

Martin & Laura (Vlasak) Caine ’82

Anthony & Patricia (Bozek) Campagnari ’58

Michael & Kathleen (Curran) ’84 Casey

Atty. Carolyn B. Cayode-Gorman ’93

Dr. James S. Chrzan ’69

Donald & Michele (Gaudette) ’69 D’Amour

Marc ’67 & Mary Jane (Giard) ’69 Davis

Atty. Thomas ’89 & Atty. Katherine Day

Richard C. Deslauriers ’78

Michael & Dr. Kimberly Dewey

Robert ’67 & Marylee Diamond

The Joseph and Anna C. Dias, Jr. Family Foundation

Kenneth R. Dillon

George M. Donahue ’60

Leonard R. ’55 & Brenda Dorrien

The Dowd Agencies LLC

Thomas D. Downey

Rene ’49 & Lorraine (McMahon) ’53 Dube

Dennis P. Duquette ’77

Robert & Carol Eck

Egan, Flanagan and Cohen, P.C.

Excel Dryer, Inc.

Dominic Falcetti ’65

Daniel & Erika (Calcasola) Fenton ’09

Flannery/McFall Foundation

Thomas ’74 & Cathy Flynn

Foley Insurance Group, Inc.

Donald Gagne

Jules O. Gaudreau ’79

Judith (Mitchell) Gelinas ’57

Darryl ’83 & Carin (Grzelak) ’84 Geoffrey

Robert ’77 & Kathleen (Leary) ’87 Gourde

David ’69 & Gail (Gubala) ’73 Griffin

Edward T. Griffin

Janet A. Griffin

William G. Griffin ’58

Dr. Paul & Wendy Harrington

Barbara (Landers) Hood ’59

Marguerite (Crimmins) Johnson ’57

Rev. Joseph T. Kaminsky ’52

Judith E. Kennedy ’55

Richard & Dr. Kristina Kowalski

Lawrence ’77 & Leslie Kulig

Rev. Charles H. Kuzmeski

L. Knife & Son, Inc.

Serena Lichwan

Patrick & Jennifer (Maloney) Markey ’82

Peter & Lori Martins

Adam ’88 & Elizabeth McCarthy

Dorothy (Landers) McCarthy ’58

Paul & Kathleen (Allan) McDonnell ’73

Dr. Dominic J. Nardi ’68

Paul & Laurie (Demers) ’85 Niemiec

The O’Connor Family Fund

Kevin ’72 and Ann O’Connor

Kathleen (O’Connor) ’74 and Timothy ’74 Duquette

Ann (O’Connor) ’76 and John Taffe

Karen (O’Connor) ’81 and Joseph ’81 Phillips

Joseph ’93 & Sonia O’Connor

Melvin ’71 & Joyce O’Leary

Adam & Bethany Ondrick

Todd & Kirsten Ondrick

Christopher Orszulak & Gina M. Pantuosco ’97

Joseph A. Pantuosco ’67

Park Square Realty

John Krzeminski & Joan Partyka

Polish National Credit Union

Sarah Popoli

John D. Powers Memorial Fund

George & Jessica Randall

Phillip H. Ryan ’50

Atty. Timothy J. Ryan ’78

Pauline (LaBelle) Sawyer ’60

Anthony J. Scibelli ’88

Brian ’91 & Tanya Sears

Kevin ’89 & Molly Sears

Paul and Josephine (Ryan) Sears ’55

Kathryn (Hinkley) Seward ’56

Thomas E. Shea ’67

Rev. Thomas M. Shea ’58

John J. Sheehan ’53

Dennis Slattery

Dr. Jeffrey J. Slowick ’88

Raymond & Lauren Stoddard

Brian Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Trust

Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan Memorial Fund

James & Elaine Tourtelotte

Dr. William Tran & Thiphaphone Kophengnavong

Universal Electric Co., Inc.

Edward & Joanne (Sylvain) Walsh ’65

Christopher & Laura Watroba

Margaret (Laframboise) Wendlandt ’56

The White Family Foundation

Maureen White ’71

Richard & Amy Wiatrowski

Martin ’74 & Eileen Wright

Dr. Daniel M. Zavisza ’56

LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

Please consider becoming a member of our Leadership Society at one these giving levels:

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.

Thank you for your consideration.

*Honoring the year 2016, when Pope Francis was established.

WAYS TO GIVE

ONLINE

www.popefrancisprep.org/support

MAIL

Please make checks payable to: Pope Francis Preparatory School Office of Development 99 Wendover Road Springfield, MA 01118

PHONE

You may make a gift by calling the Office of Development at 833.999.7673 ext. 1273.

BECOME A MEMBER

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Leadership Society Member, please contact:

Daniel Fenton ’09 Director of Development

dfenton@popefrancisprep. org 833.999.7673, ext. 1128

TEE OFF

IN SUPPORT OF THE CARDINAL FUND!

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The lives of alumni from our legacy schools and Pope Francis Preparatory School are honored by our school community today and always. We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and loved ones of those who have passed away. A listing of alumni who passed between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022 can be found on our website under the alumni. The accuracy of this list is based on a physical or electronic obituary. Please accept our sincerest apologies if an error or omission has been made. Please notify Barbara Moran ’63, Development Associate of any necessary addition or correction at bmoran@popefrancisprep.org or 833.999.7673 ext. 1273.

in memory of one of these individuals, please contact Daniel Fenton, Director of Development at dfenton@ popefrancisprep.org or at 833.999.7673 ext. 1128. A card acknowledging your thoughtfulness will be sent to the family.

> COMMENCEMENT

June 1, 2023

> CHS CLASS OF 1973 50TH REUNION

June 16 and 17, 2023

> CARDINAL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

June 24, 2023

> GRANDPARENTS DAY

September 28 and 29, 2023

> CHS CLASS OF 1961 CELEBRATION

September 30, 2023

> CHS CLASS OF 1963 60TH REUNION

October 14, 2023

> CHS CLASS OF 1998 25TH REUNION

November 25, 2023

> HCHS CLASS OF 1974 50th Reunion is in the planning process

Please contact hchsclassof74@gmail.com