Cardinal - Spring 2024

CARDINAL

I saw classrooms with very engaged students, and that's when I knew I belonged here; Pope is the school that will set me up for success in life!”

CYRINE CASSIE ’27

Assistant

Director

Director

Advancing the Mission

Dear Friends,

Pope Francis Preparatory School opened on this beautiful campus in 2018 with 330 students. Our priorities were to fulfill our mission by striving for excellence in all areas, developing faith-filled leaders, and embracing high standards for all members of our school community. Pope Francis, himself, reminds us to live lives full of faith, hope, and love, and it is my hope that our faith-filled leaders of tomorrow will embrace the opportunity to do good for others.

The roots of our mission are the same today as they were 140 years ago at the founding of Catholic secondary education here in Springfield. Our Cardinals must develop the necessary skills and values to ethically navigate this beautiful and complicated world. Pope Francis Prep intentionally embeds Catholic values into every aspect of the student experience.

I am pleased to share that many positive developments are taking place at Pope Francis Prep that provide a sense of pride and excitement for our school. We completed a very busy fall semester and this spring semester is equally bustling with activity. With a current enrollment of 425 students, our freshmen class was the largest to date and next fall’s Class of 2028 is poised to be even larger. Our students, faculty members, and alumni are doing amazing things. This edition of The Cardinal highlights many of their accomplishments from academic and athletic honors to new programs and initiatives, to personal and professional milestones.

It is vitally important that we continue to advance our mission. From our advisory program where students are known, valued, and celebrated; to our faculty and staff who inspire, teach, coach, mentor, advise, and tutor; to our safe, nurturing, and diverse environment where students search for knowledge, meaning, and truth; a growth mindset is at the forefront of our daily operation

and interactions. In the next six to twelve months we will formalize a strategic plan. This plan will provide the opportunity to bring the Pope Francis Prep community closer together to work towards common goals. While this plan will identify key initiatives for continued growth over the next five years, Pope will continue to excel as a warm and welcoming community, providing excellence in academics, athletics, and the performing arts.

Whether you were on campus today, or it has been a while, I invite you to become witness to our mission in action. Know that we keep our Pope Francis Prep 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

OUR NEST

More families than ever before have expressed interest in attending Pope Francis Prep. In the fall, the incoming freshmen Class of 2028 will be our largest class. Further, there is an extensive list of current high school students interested in making a change and transferring into Pope. The Cardinal nest is growing by leaps and bounds!

This year, we are proud to serve 425 students from 80 schools and 41 cities and towns in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. There are countless reasons that lead prospective students and families to Pope Francis Prep. From our challenging academic program, our faith-filled community, our thriving sports and arts programs, our passion for serving others, or our tight-knit community — everyone has their initial reasons for choosing Pope Francis Prep. Yet, once these students and their families are a part of our nest, they realize that Pope is so much more. Here, you will meet five current Cardinals. Each came to Pope for different reasons and together they share their special talents, interests, and diversity — all of which makes our nest so special

OUR STUDENTS LIVE IN 41 cities and towns

AGAWAM

AMHERST

BELCHERTOWN

BONDSVILLE

BROAD BROOK

CHICOPEE

EAST LONGMEADOW

EAST OTIS

EASTHAMPTON

ELLINGTON

ENFIELD

FEEDING HILLS

GRANBY, CT

GRANBY, MA

HAMPDEN

HARDWICK

HOLYOKE

HUNTINGTON

INDIAN ORCHARD

LONGMEADOW

LUDLOW

MONSON

NORTHAMPTON

PALMER

RUSSELL

SOMERS

SOUTH DEERFIELD

SOUTH HADLEY

SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHWICK

SPRINGFIELD

STAFFORD SPRINGS

SUFFIELD

WARE

WEST SPRINGFIELD

WESTFIELD

WESTHAMPTON

WETHERSFIELD

WILBRAHAM

WINDSOR

WINDSOR LOCKS

Hannah Fanelli ’25 ST.

ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Originally, when I was looking at high school options as an eighth grader, having a Catholic education was the most important factor to me. My faith is part of who I am. I had been in Catholic schools since I was four, and I wanted to continue with that. Pope seemed like a perfect fit for me to fulfill this goal. I also wanted a place where I knew I would be challenged and supported socially and academically. The kind students, teachers, and faculty that welcomed me as a prospective student were some of the biggest reasons I felt at home at Pope. Additionally, I was very excited by the numerous extracurricular opportunities that were offered to me here. I had explored some activities in elementary and middle school, but I hadn't really decided what I wanted to do, and I was excited to try new things. Even though Pope is far away from my home, all of the positives about the school definitely outweigh the time of driving so far each day. Now, going to Pope is so worth it that the drive seems like nothing.

To me, the best thing about being a student at Pope is the opportunity to be a part of such a supportive community. The friends and teachers I have met at Pope always have my back. It is so comforting to know that all of my teachers are eager to lend a helping hand and want me to excel. The extracurriculars I am part of, such as the Pope Francis Players and the Music Department, are very much my second family. All of us are very close and I have met so many amazing students and teachers through these programs. I always feel like I have people to cheer me on. This goes for the whole Pope community in general. I have always felt very valued and accepted here. I can't imagine what my life would have been like if I hadn't chosen Pope.

Johnny Gosselin ’24

LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL

I transferred to Pope following my freshman year in search of change. While I had always loved the public school environment I grew up in, I knew once I got to high school that I wanted to be a part of a more tight knit community. While I was very nervous for my first day, all of my nerves went out the door as I stepped into the building and was instantly greeted by so many new faces who were more than willing to spark a conversation with me. This welcoming environment is something that I have felt all throughout my time at Pope and doesn’t just extend to students. All of my teachers have been approachable and understanding to my situation as a transfer student trying to find my place within this new school. Now, reflecting on my time at Pope, I am confident that I made the right decision three years ago and I believe that I am a better person because of it.

Cyrine Cassie ’27

SPRINGFIELD PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

Quaid Corbitt ’24

ST. MICHAEL’S ACADEMY

I chose Pope as my high school because as a Christian, I was seeking an academically rigorous school that would also strengthen my faith. Pope has proven to be both; I vividly remember walking into the school for a tour, seeing the chapel, and thinking, "I would definitely stop by here a lot!" Later on the tour, I saw classrooms with very engaged students, and that's when I knew I belonged here; Pope is the school that will set me up for success in life!

I like the independence that comes with being a student at Pope. For example, in between periods, I'm free to chat with friends, stop by my locker, or spend some time in the chapel. Academically, the teachers trust us to study and work in the way that best supports us, which helps in building a sense of responsibility. Pope doesn't feel like a typical high school; it's more like a college setting.

I wanted to attend Pope for a couple of different reasons. One reason was because of its community. Pope’s community is tight-knit and I think that is an important quality for a school to have. I have formed good relationships with my classmates and I have teachers that know me on a very personal level. Another reason I decided to go to Pope was because I share the same values as the school. I believe that everyone should be respected regardless of race, creed, or religion and I am glad that Pope has the same beliefs as I do. I appreciate that although Pope is a Catholic school, we still learn about other major religions in the world such as Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. A final reason for choosing Pope was because my parents wanted me to go. My dad is a Cathedral alum, and I wanted to follow in my dad’s footsteps of a Catholic education.

Now as I look back on my highschool career I am glad that I went to Pope. I think that going to Pope has made me a more well-rounded person and has opened up opportunities that I may not have received elsewhere.

Kaitlyn Ondrick ’24

WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL

I chose to transfer to Pope during the height of the COVID pandemic because I was looking for change. I was also intrigued by Pope’s Girls Hockey program and was excited about the idea of being part of a new program under Coach Connors’ leadership. I could tell from the first time talking to him that he was an amazing coach and that this team was going to do big things. I was right in making what some would call a risky choice by joining a new program. Over the past three years

we have grown tremendously as a team and for the past two years have been one of the top ranked MIAA Division 1 teams in the state. From the time I was 5, my dream has been to play hockey at the collegiate level. The past two years, Coach Connors has helped me and many others on the seemingly never-ending college recruiting process. Besides my parents, I have never had someone so active and invested in helping me be the best version of myself. He's helped me find a home at Umass Boston on their Ice Hockey and Lacrosse teams to play at the D3 level, along with another one of our senior captains. Looking back as a senior, the social environment at Pope is one that I love and I have made many friends that I know that I will keep in contact with for the rest of my life. The girl's hockey team at Pope is unlike any team I've ever participated in. Our coach's motto is "family", and I can tell you that

we are one. This group of girls has shaped me into the person that I am today, the senior I am, who has finally found the balance between family, friends, academics, sports, and free time.

What I like best about Pope is how flexible it is to allow you to be the person you want to be. The academics here are what you make of them, where they offer traditional classes but also offer the opportunity to take classes that allow you to build a rigorous schedule. I like this because it allowed me to challenge myself with multiple AP classes. There’s something for everyone at Pope, with many sports teams, clubs, arts, and a wide range of classes. As someone who loves art but does not want to pursue it in college for the fear it turns from a stress reliever to a source of it, the various art classes offered at Pope has provided me a home in the art department.

OUR STUDENTS COME FROM 80 schools

ACADEMY HILL SCHOOL

ACELLUS ACADEMY

AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL

AGAWAM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BAIRD MIDDLE SCHOOL

BELCHERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

BELLAMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

BIRCHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL

CATHOLIC MEMORIAL

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

CHESTNUT TAG MIDDLE SCHOOL

CHIARAVALLE ACADEMY

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

DUPONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

EAST CATHOLIC

EAST HIGH SCHOOL

EAST LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL

FRONTIER REGIONAL

GATEWAY REGIONAL

GLENBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRANBY JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GRANBY MEMORIAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

GREENFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

GREENFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

HAMPDEN CHARTER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

HAMPDEN CHARTER SPRINGFIELD

HAMPSHIRE REGIONAL

HILLTOWN COOPERATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL

HOME SCHOOL

JABISH BROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOHN F. KENNEDY SCHOOL, ENFIELD

JOHN F. KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL, INDIAN ORCHARD

JOHN J. DUGGAN ACADEMY

KINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

KINSELLA SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS

LONGMEADOW HIGH SCHOOL

LUDLOW HIGH SCHOOL

MABELLE B. AVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL

METROPOLITAN LEARNING CENTER FOR GLOBAL STUDIES

MICHAEL E. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

MONSON HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL OUR LADY OF LOURDES

PALMER HIGH SCHOOL

PEARSON ONLINE ACADEMY

PIONEER VALLEY CHINESE IMMERSION CHARTER SCHOOL

PIONEER VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

POWDER MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL

SABIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SMITH ACADEMY

SOUTH HADLEY HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTHWICK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGFIELD PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

ST. BERNARD SCHOOL

ST. GABRIEL SCHOOL

ST. JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL

ST. MARTHA SCHOOL

ST. MARY'S ACADEMY

ST. MARY'S PARISH SCHOOL

ST. MICHAEL'S ACADEMY SCHOOL

ST. PAUL DIOCESAN JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL

ST. STANISLAUS SCHOOL

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL

SUFFIELD ACADEMY

SUFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

SUFFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

THE MACDUFFIE SCHOOL

WEST SPRINGFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

WESTFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

WILBRAHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL

WILBRAHAM MONSON ACADEMY

WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL

ZANETTI MONTESSORI SCHOOL

ACADEMICS in Action

CONGRATULATIONS to the many Cardinals who received awards at this year's Celebration of Scholars. This event 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 parents.

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 first honor roll, grades 10-12 with consecutive terms on the first honor roll, inductees into the National Latin Honor Society, and inductees into the National Honor Society.

Some of the highlights from the night included:

> Samuel Eskander ’24

Achieving a score of 5 on four AP exams

> Samuel Eskander ’24 & Johnny Gosselin ’24

National Merit Commended Students

> Keegan Sears ’24

Perfect 800 score on the math section of the SAT

> Keegan Sears ’24

National Merit Semi-Finalist

Who did it?!? Mr. Allerton's FORENSICS students thoroughly investigate a crime scene to find the perpetrator.

> COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES continue to grow for the Class of 2024. Congratulations to Sam Eskander on his acceptance to Brown!

Congratulations to Mrs. Perreault who was selected to receive a Pioneer Valley EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD. Mrs. Perreault was nominated for this award for her long commitment to education and her willingness to get involved, spearhead new endeavors, and be an amazing mentor and advocate for her students. Along with being the Chair of the Social Studies Department, Mrs. Perreault has developed and leads the Academic Pathways program at PFPS. Pathways allows students to delve deeper into areas of interest while in high school. Throughout the Pathways journey, students are introduced to many professionals in different careers, participating in shadow days, internships, and mentoring programs, all of which Mrs. Perreault coordinates and oversees.

The Dr. David M. Milch Foundation sponsored AN IMPACTFUL FIELD TRIP for students from AP Art and English 4: Media and Culture to attend Lives Eliminated, Dreams Illuminated at the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute. Artist Lauren Bergman and musician Ella Milch Sheriff created a multimedia experience honoring the lives of women and girls who were murdered in The Holocaust. Using photographs of these individuals as a starting point, the artist created an environment of what could have been for her subjects. Our students learned more about The Holocaust through primary images and connecting with the individual among the millions. The day concluded with a talk from a Holocaust survivor telling his story as a hidden child. It was a powerful day.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Hanechak ’25 on winning FIRST PLACE at the Western Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair at Western New England University! Eli also won the Northeast Branch of the American Society for Microbiology Award and a trip to the state science fair this spring.

LATIN STUDENTS dressed up and recorded skits based on stories in their text book series. As they recorded skits, students reviewed core vocabulary and grammar from previous years, created appropriate scenery, and made culturally informed choices of costume and jewelry. They also exchanged their primary communication mode, written interpretation of ancient texts, for a joyful group presentation of scenes from the daily life of ancient Rome.

Congratulations to Rosy Lang ’24 who received an Honorable Mention Award from the MASSACHUSETTS SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS, Rosy shares, “The piece is meant to connect humanity and the environment with the overgrown poppies and man-made gas masks. It's a modern play on plague doctors who would fill their masks with aromatic herbs to block out miasma during the spread of the bubonic plague. The gas mask is humanity's last industrialized attempt at saving itself from poor air quality due to carbon emissions and air pollution. By the time they try to fix their mistake, it will already be too late. I believe humankind's failure to preserve the environment will eventually lead to their extinction which is represented by the poppies making the mask their flower bed.”

The NATIONAL COLLEGE MATCH through QuestBridge is a rigorous college admission and scholarship process through which high-achieving students can be admitted early with full four-year scholarships to QuestBridge college partners. This full scholarship covers tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses. There is no expected parental contribution and there are no loans. We are thrilled to announce that one of our own seniors, Stephanie Cesar, has matched to attend the College of the Holy Cross. Way to go, Stephanie!

Students in our ACADEMIC PATHWAYS program kicked off the year with a ‘speed career fair’ where our Cardinals were able to speak with many professionals in a variety of fields during a short period of time. A big thank you to Tom Lak, Katie Shea, Alex Celetti, Emily Jackson, Addie Patterson, Liam Murphy, Brian Candido, Cy Ryding, Isatu Barrie, Omar Habboub, Brianna Jackson and Mohammad Habboub for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their knowledge with our Cardinals. These professionals met with 48 Pathways students who are eager to explore their passions and career possibilities. Thank you to Mrs. Perreault, Academic Pathway Advisor, for planning this terrific event for her Pathways students.

All 9th grade students attended an assembly to hear from Mr. Abraham Rodstein, A LOCAL HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR. This event was hosted by the English department to enrich each student’s understanding of the Holocaust after reading Night by Elie Wiesel. Mr. Rodstein was imprisoned in Dachau concentration camp as a teenager, and eventually became an engineer and immigrated to the United States after his liberation. During the talk, he emphasized to students the importance of democracy and inclusion. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions. A big thank you to Mr. Rodstein, and to Mr. Slawiak, who helped facilitate the discussion.

WELCOME!

MS. KAYLA BLAIR

Kayla Blair joined the PFPS staff last summer after graduating from the University of South Florida with a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training in May 2023. While obtaining her athletic training degree, Kayla had clinical experiences with high school sports, collegiate basketball, baseball, softball, acrobatics & tumbling, and professional hockey. Through it all she recognized her desire to work in the high school setting, which led her to the position at Pope. Kayla grew up in New Hampshire and went to the University of Massachusetts Amherst for her undergraduate degree. She loves Western Mass so much that she couldn’t stay away. She enjoys working at Pope Francis for a variety of reasons, but the two most important are how great her students are and the support she receives from the school. She is excited to continue building

Over the past two years we have welcomed many new faces: freshmen, transfer students, and a few new faculty members. A warm welcome to all who have recently joined the Pope Francis Prep family!

relationships with her student-athletes and helping to keep them healthy. During her free time, Kayla can be found playing with her dog Milly, doing crafts, reading, or staying healthy by working out.

MR. ROBERT GONYEAU

Bob’s early career was spent in the construction industry with roles in contracting, marketing and distribution. After acquiring his MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMASS Amherst, he spent 15 years as Associate Director of the Construction Institute at the University of Hartford. After an early retirement, he began consulting and was transitional Executive Director of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut.

While consulting, Bob filled his spare time as a substitute teacher and discovered

a desire to be an educator. He began teaching in the Springfield Public School System in 2018. Bob joined the PFPS faculty in 2022, teaching Civics, English, and History. Being part of the Pope Francis community has provided him with the teaching experience he had always hoped for, a school with a dedicated faculty, a supportive administration, and a motivated student body.

Bob lives in Agawam with his wife Brenda and his best friend Max, a rescue dog from the mean streets of New Haven. Bob’s son Adam, a pharmacist, lives in Columbus, Ohio. And his daughter Heather is completing her doctorate in Latin American History at the University of Florida. In his spare time, Bob is a soccer referee, plays his guitar and writes songs.

MS. EMMA PATTERSON ’15

Emma Patterson is a Springfield, MA native and a graduate of the CHS class of 2015. She attended George Washington University where she studied International Relations and is now completing her Master of Education degree at Elms College. Ms. Patterson

teaches Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 2 Honors, and Spanish 3. She began learning Spanish in school when she was 11 and continued her studies throughout college. In 2017, she studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the Universidad Torcuato di Tella. That semester changed her life and made her fall in love with Buenos Aires and the Argentine culture. After completing her studies at GWU, she served as an English teacher in Valencia, Spain for one year before the pandemic. Emma helps to run the Spanish club as well as Model Congress here at Pope, and in the 2023-2024 school year she began serving as the school's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion coordinator. In her free time, she pursues film photography and collage art.

MR. NICHOLAS SEARS ’15

Nick Sears joined the Theology department this Fall to teach Scripture for Freshmen and Sophomores. He received his undergraduate degree from UMASS Amherst. Following this, he spent two years doing missionary work with the Society of Our Lady (SOLT) in Belize, Central America. During this time, he served as a

teacher and campus minister at the local high school. This led Nick to Franciscan University, where he pursued his Master of Theology degree. As a graduate from Cathedral’s class of 2015, Nick was thrilled to return to this area and teach at Pope Francis Prep. Nick is a lifelong resident of Springfield and enjoys the opportunity to share the Catholic faith with his students.

Nick and his wife, Grace are blessed with a beautiful son and another baby on the way. Outside of school, he loves to partake in, and watch sports.

MS. CATIE WIELOCK

Catie Wielock’s passion for wellness started on the farm she grew up on. Caring for crops showed her the value in caring for the quality of food being consumed. Getting to stay very active and turning the crops into food to be consumed in the tastiest of ways, lead to an interest in fitness and health. She went on to receive a Bachelor of Health Education and a Master of Education degree at Worcester State University. During her time at WSU Catie was involved in the Kappa Delta Pi honor society, and was the president of the Eta Sigma Gamma honor society. It was here that she was able to produce public health service announcements and host many public health based community events. Additionally, Catie received the National Health Education Major of the Year Award and the Academic Achievement Award.

Catie reports that her first year at PFPS has felt like a dream as the students are

enthusiastic, curious and ready to get engaged in any and all activities presented to them. Getting to take the students outside to be physically active during warm weather has been her favorite part of her time here. She has seen the students begin to challenge themselves and come alive with activity in the fresh air. She treasures seeing them accomplish and progress towards their own wellness goals. When not at school, Catie spends a lot of time taking care of the farm she grew up on, and making sure her dog, Jack, is living his best life. She enjoys working out, yoga, staying active outdoors and going to the beach.

MR. COREY WILLIAMS

Corey Williams recently joined our team as a mathematics teacher after spending the past six years working in the United Arab Emirates. During his time in the UAE, Corey was fortunate to travel to fifteen countries including Egypt, Switzerland, Thailand, and more. Corey has a Bachelor in Mathematics from UMASS Amherst, and a Master in Education from the American University of Ras al Khaimah in the UAE. In addition to traveling, Corey's hobbies include chess, tennis, snowboarding, and running.

Corey is enjoying teaching at Pope Francis because his students are respectful, highly motivated to succeed, and the administration and staff have created a supportive environment.

SERVICE with PASSION

Service is a crucial component of a Pope Francis Prep education. Opportunities to serve not only help improve the lives of others, but also enrich the lives of those who serve, providing experiences that promote community, leadership, and humility. Service gives our students the opportunity to reach out to others who truly need what they have to offer: their time and their talents. Students can experience and share God’s love in concrete ways through their words and their actions in ministry to others.

This school year, all students will complete a minimum of 25 community service hours through their Theology classes, totalling 10,625 hours of service. This does not include the many service hours performed by our NHS (National Honor Society) students and other students who volunteer well beyond the minimum of 25 hours.

In order to satisfy the 25 hour community service requirement, each student submits a service plan to their Theology teacher. These plans are required because we want students to be thoughtful about what they are going to do and become organized about the specific details relating to their projects. In Matthew 25, Jesus teaches us about the importance of doing the corporal works of mercy during our earthly journeys back to God. Mr. Dewey, Theology Teacher and Department Chair, shares “The theological and practical dimensions of this project address the heart of Pope's mission statement: In particular, we ask each student to engage the needs of the greater community through the lens of Catholic faith and to bring a loving, serving presence to the world by generously donating their time and performing good works. Such acts directly challenge the values of the culture of greed and selfishness and conversely help to build the Kingdom of God according to Jesus' plan.”

“I think that it is important to serve others because no matter what you are doing, you are helping someone and possibly leaving a lasting impression on them.”

LOGAN ONDRICK ’24 anticipates completing about 100 hours of service through various activities and initiatives including working with his church, volunteering for Sunday School, and helping with holiday meals with the Springfield Rescue Mission. Logan’s service project also makes an impact outside of our local community. Each year, Logan and his family volunteer with Homes of Hope in Costa Rica. During his family’s time there, they engage in various acts of service, including building homes for families in need, assisting with community development projects, and providing support and companionship to those facing hardship. Logan shares, “I chose to participate in this mission trip because I believe in the importance of living out my faith through service to others, following the example set by Jesus Christ. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus teaches, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” By serving those in need, I seek to embody the values of love, mercy, and justice central to the Christian faith.”

ANNABELLA NUNES ’24 will complete approximately 80 hours of community service this school year. Her service project, inspired by her passion for dance, involves volunteering every Tuesday at Tribe Dance Center as an assistant teacher. She helps in three separate classes and works with young girls ages 3-13. Annabella shares, “I chose this for my service project because I have been doing it for the past two years and I absolutely adore being able to work with the girls. I really just love being able to share my passion with the next generation of dancers. I have learned so much from this project, but my key takeaways would have to be patience and compassion. I think that it is important to serve others because no matter what you are doing, you are helping someone and possibly leaving a lasting impression on them. Kindness really goes a long way, and serving others is a great way to get that ball rolling.”

OLIVIA MORAN ’24 is a very involved member of the Special Olympics Support Club at Pope and is on pace to complete 40 hours of community service this school year. Her service project involves volunteering at Special Olympics events where she helps cheer for, and assist the Special Olympics athletes. Olivia shares that she has chosen this service project for the past 2 years because “it is important to me to volunteer for something that truly matters to me. Special Olympics is an organization I love dedicating my time towards. Volunteering through Special Olympics has taught me to enjoy all the little things in life. These athletes are very joyful. When I volunteer, I have the biggest smile on my face the whole day. The athletes are all super positive and supportive towards their teammates. At the end of the game, it doesn’t matter whether they won a gold or bronze medal. They had fun and that is what is important to them.”

“When I volunteer, I have the biggest smile on my face the whole day.”

ELIZABETH (ELI) HANECHAK’S ’25 NHS service project involves volunteering with the American Legion Post 124, which she is chartered with through her scout troop as well as being a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her project involves the documentation of veterans’ gravestones in St. Mary’s Cemetery, which is a crucial step in grave preservation for these veterans. Her work involves removing debris from each grave marker, taking pictures and superimposing GPS coordinates on each image, and then inputting all of the data about the veteran (name, date of birth, date of death, military branch, etc.) into a spreadsheet that grave cleaners use to keep track of each stone that is cleaned. Eli’s grandfather served in the Air Force and this project is very personal and gratifying for her. So far she has cleaned and documented over 200 graves in Sections 12 and 17 of this cemetery, which is composed entirely of flat grave markers that are often grown over with weeds or grass and forgotten in the grave-cleaning effort.

About her project, Eli shares “My grandfather served for 8 years overseas in the U.S. Air Force. When I started Scouts, with my troop meeting at the American Legion Post 124 in Westfield, I was introduced to Mr. Gene Theroux, who is also a veteran and is highly involved in veteran affairs. Mr. Theroux was able to uncover multiple documents and pictures from my grandfather’s military time, and this inspired me to join the American Legion Auxiliary and find a service project that could support veterans who have left the earthly realm. Working with Mr. Theroux and the grave preservation effort has allowed me to honor veterans who have passed away, like my grandfather, helping to ensure that their legacy and service isn’t forgotten.”

OLIVIA MORAN ’24

POINTS of Pride

The heart of the Pope Francis Prep mission is to help students grow in their faith and become leaders who embody justice, peace, service, and mercy in our community. There is no better way to articulate the mission than to put these words into action. Our annual All-School Service Day was held on November 3. Once again, this day was a perfect opportunity for our entire community of students, faculty, and staff to serve together. This annual, mission-centered event, further distinguishes our school as a leader in the community. Our community worked together to flag veteran gravesites at St. Michael’s and Gate of Heaven Cemeteries, tended to leaves and yard work of neighbors and veterans living in our East Forest Park neighborhood, volunteered at St. Michael’s Academy and Dryden Elementary, helped to clean Forest Park, worked on an art project for veterans, along with many other projects on campus. A very busy but rewarding morning for all.

More than 150 toys were donated to our TOY DRIVE for Nueva Esperanza in Holyoke. The toys were distributed to children at their Three Kings Festival on January 6.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on winning the 2nd annual PFPS POWDERPUFF CHAMPIONSHIP! Seniors won 41-35 in OT.

On November 10, we were blessed to welcome VETERANS to campus to honor their service to our country. Students, faculty, and staff 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.

The WINTER CONCERT was a beautiful evening showcasing many different musical talents. Thank you to everyone who participated.

> Our annual GRANDPARENT CELEBRATION was observed on September 28 and 29. Once again, the response was outstanding. Each day filled up almost immediately, welcoming 245 grandparents throughout the two days. Each morning began with Mass celebrated by our school chaplain. This year our school choir performed at Mass which was a beautiful addition. Mass was followed by coffee, donuts and conversation between the students and their grandparents. Grandparents had an opportunity to receive a tour of the school by their grandchild if they chose. It was two great days and we look forward to having this event again in the Fall.

The Three Stooges were a big hit on HALLOWEEN!

Academic Pathway students interested in the MEDICAL FIELD were able to meet with Kenneth E. Bujold, DO. Dr. Bujold is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Baystate Children's Hospital. We are grateful to have had Dr. Bujold visit and share his knowledge with our students.

A NEW ADVISORY PROGRAM began in the fall. The primary purpose of this program is to provide all students with trusted mentors to support academic achievement, social, and personal success throughout their time at Pope and beyond. The great majority of our staff and faculty “staffulty” serve as advisors to multi grade groups of 8 or 9 students. Advisory meetings are held about once per month, during the school day, and meetings usually last 30 minutes. Advisory sessions allow students to meet and form a relationship with another adult on campus, along with getting to know students from other grades. A highlight from our advisory meetings this fall was when all groups spent time collaborating as a team while decorating gingerbread houses. It was so much fun to see what each group created!

Congratulations to the POPE FRANCIS PLAYERS on a terrific fall show! The hard work and dedication by this talented team of students shined through in their performance of It’s a Wonderful Life. We are grateful for the support from all those who attended the three performances!

Cardinals volunteered for two SPECIAL OLYMPIC events in February. Students helped monitor lanes, kept score, cheered on the athletes, and presented awards. This is Pope’s largest club with over 130 students!

Students involved in the music and drama programs gathered in the theater with their families for an OPEN MIC night followed by an informational meeting and social time. Several students shared their talents through song, including vocals, guitars, piano and even an amazing performance on the fife!

Members of Student Government made a very special delivery! We are grateful to everyone who donated to the toy drive in support of our LOCAL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. An assortment of games, arts and crafts, books, baby items, and more were collected. In addition to the toys, we were also able to deliver thank you notes for the doctors, nurses, and staff and more than $400 from our Valentine’s Day carnation sale.

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 a few Cardinals speaking at their parishes about their experience as PF students and the value of a Catholic education. Other students attended the Open House at St. Mary’s Academy to answer questions from prospective families. Bishop Byrne joined us to celebrate vocations day and answered thoughtful questions from our curious students. Student representatives from Pope Francis Prep, along with every school in the Diocese of Springfield, came together for a special Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral.

Students actively participated in a CHRISTMAS PENANCE SERVICE, reflecting on the season of Advent in preparation 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. CJ Waitekus, Fr. Jeff Ballou, Fr. Wayne Biernat, Fr. Mark Mengel, Fr. Norm Bolton, Fr. Ryan Sliwa, Fr. Dave Aufiero, Fr. Stan Achu, Msgr. Chris Connelly, Fr. Valentine Nworah, Fr. Duy Le, Fr. Francis Reilly, Fr. Piotr Calik, and Fr. Dan Pacholec.

The SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated with a special Mass. Thank you to Fr. Jon, the Christian Leadership team, and the Liturgical Choir for a beautiful Mass.

GROWING IN our Faith

The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi was celebrated with a BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Dozens of PFPS students, including Christian Leadership and Respect For Life club members, joined Mr. Anziano and Father Jon at the Springfield MARCH FOR LIFE. The event included a Mass with Bishop Byrne at St. Michael's Cathedral and a march to City Hall. Thank you to Mr. Anziano for his help coordinating the day and to all of our students who participated.

During the THANKSGIVING MASS, Fr. Jon blessed the many items donated to our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Together, we collected food for more than 25 complete Thanksgiving meals. The items collected were delivered to Sr. Eileen Sullivan at the Outreach Program at St. Michael’s Cathedral.

On the Feast Day of Our Lady of Lourdes, a small group of Pope Francis Prep students and their moms made an ACT OF CONSECRATION TO MARY AT THE DOMINICAN MONASTERY in West Springfield. Theology teacher, Mr. Matthew Hegarty, led this group of parents and students on a 33 day journey of prayer and preparation.

A special all-school liturgy occurred on ALL SAINTS’ DAY

Thank you to Bishop Byrne for celebrating Mass with us.

Students, faculty and staff attended ASH WEDNESDAY Mass.

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP students do a terrific job of leading our underclassmen retreats!

Members of our GOLF AND BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS came together for a special Mass. Fr. Jon welcomed the teams, even making reference to "Chariots of Fire" during his homily. Director of Campus Ministry and golf coach Mr. Anziano shares, "What a great opportunity for our teams to gather and profess their faith together. We are grateful to Fr. Jon who supports all our students' activities and is always willing to pray with, and offer blessings to our sports teams."

CARDINAL Nation

FALL SPORTS

GIRLS SOCCER had an amazing season under new head coach Brent Dillard. The team finished the season with a 18-2 record and captured their second consecutive Western Mass Championship. The team was ranked #1 in the state for Division 3 for eight weeks and was Kurty/Fielding League Champions. The team lost in the state tournament round of 8 in penalty kicks to the eventual state champion. The team scored 105 goals with 89 assists, recorded 13 shutouts and the goalkeepers only had to make 96 saves the entire season. League All-Stars included Stephanie Cesar ’24, Mila Dillard ’27, Isabella Meadows ’24 and Maeve Turmel ’26. Isabella Meadows recorded her 200th point during her senior year and ended her high school career with 174 goals with 48 assists. The team is returning 9 players from the 2023 season and looks to improve on last year’s success! All W-Mass first-team honors were received by Stephanie Cesar, Mila Dillard, Isabella Meadows and Maeve Turmel. Second-team honors were presented to Jordyn Balint ’25, Keira Fitzgerald ’24, Gabriella Stirlacci ’25 and Norah Walsh ’25. Gabriella Fialho ’25, Colette Thayer ’25 and Eden Kornacki ’26 earned honorable mention.

Golf placed 2nd at the WMass Division 2 Championship.

A new sports season is always exciting and the fall and winter seasons brought plenty of thrills for our student-athletes and our school community. We witnessed the biggest and loudest crowds ever in our gym this winter and the excitement peaked in the playoffs. Cardinal pride is strong at Pope Francis Prep!

BOYS SOCCER finished the season 8-5-5. The team qualified for the Class B Western Mass Tournament and lost 5-4 vs Monument Mountain in the quarterfinals. The team won 2-0 in the preliminary round of the State Tournament and lost 2-0 to the eventual state champs. League All-Stars included Ryan Davis ’25, Bryce Russ ’24 and Ryan Vedovelli ’25. All W-Mass first-team honors were received by Ryan Davis, Bryce Russ and Ryan Vedovelli. Second-team honors were presented to Andrew Ferreira ’25 and Wade Wegrzyn ’24. Nick Dias ’25 earned honorable mention.

Isabella Meadows is the first Cardinal ever to receive AllNew England honors.

Congratulations to Isabella Meadows, Stephanie Cesar, Bryce Russ, Mila Dillard and Maeve Turmel for earning All-State recognition!

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY had a terrific season under new head coach Bill Devine. The team finished the season 12-5 with Matt Streck ’26 leading the way in every meet followed by Wesley Smith ’24, Tim Day ’24 and Michael Day ’26. About the season, Coach Devine shares, “leadership starts with your captain and I had a great one in senior Wesley Smith. Wesley, with his positive attitude helped bind the team together with help from steadfast teammates Tim Day’s comic relief, Matt Streck and Mike Day’s practice regime and the combined efforts of Owen Randall ’25, Anthony Peters ’25, Aidan O’Neill ’26, and Andrew Auclair ’25. Jacek Cieslak ’26 helped out early on by restructuring my bicycle often, mixing up finish line sticks and carrying a positive attitude throughout it all.” The team ran in three invitationals which helped everyone on the team see where they were and how far they needed to travel. Wesley Smith received the Pope Francis Most Valuable Award and Matt Streck received the Pope Francis Flyer Award for the fastest individual on the team. Matthew Streck was also named League All-Star.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY had a strong season with a mix of newcomers and veterans. The team finished 12-3 overall and 7-2 in their conference. Tara Reiser ’27 had an outstanding freshman year setting a school record and just narrowly missing the course record on the school’s new course at Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke. Emma Caproni ’25, Mairin Bresnahan ’24 and Charlotte Brooks ’25 served as captains and provided tremendous leadership. The team took a trip to the Cape Cod Fairgrounds to race at the MSTCA Twilight cross country meet. All the girls who raced achieved personal records. The team will graduate only one senior and looks to build upon its success next year. Tara Reiser was named League All-Star.

In only their second year, GIRLS VOLLEYBALL entered into highly competitive varsity play. The team finished the season with a record of 2-13. The team became stronger as the season progressed and thoroughly enjoyed playing together. The future is bright for Pope Girls Volleyball!

The GOLF team had a wonderful season once again. The team finished with a 9-4 record and for the third year in a row won their league title. The team also had a very successful postseason, finishing 2nd at the Western Mass Tournament. Leading the way at the tournament was Zach Buffone ’24 (81) and Michael McGrath ’25 (82). The team continued their postseason success with an 8th place finish at the state tournament. Some season highlights included Lily Frost ’25 who shot a 34 against Minnechaug to record the team’s low score of the year. League All-Stars included Zach Buffone, Michael McGrath and Rocco Pericolosi ’25. All W-Mass first-team honors were received by Zach Buffone, Brody Faneuff ’26, Michael McGrath and Rocco Pericolosi. Second-team honors were presented to Jack Ouellette ’25.

Michael McGrath and Jack Dias placed 2nd with a 68 at the PVIAC 2-Ball Invitational.

Seniors Isabella Meadows and Kristina DiPietro signed their National Letter of Intent. Isabella will be playing D1 soccer at UConn and Kristina will swim D1 at the University of Houston.

Girls Soccer became Western Mass Champs for a second year in a row! Congratulations to the team on their thrilling 2-0 win over South Hadley.

WINTER SPORTS

GIRLS INDOOR TRACK had a great season and won the Division 2 Western Mass Championship. The team had multiple athletes score at the championship meet as well as multiple athletes qualify for the Division 4 State Championships. Hannah Keeney ’24 received the Field MVP Award as she finished in second place for the long jump at Western Mass across all divisions. Hannah also finished 5th across all divisions in the 55 meters and was a part of the winning 4x400 team that broke the school record. Stephanie Cesar ’24 received the Track MVP Award as she finished 4th across all divisions in the 300 meters and was also a part of the 4x400 team. Stephanie also broke the indoor 400 meter school record earlier in the year. Norah Walsh ’25 and Madison Koziol ’24 were also members of the 4x400 meter team. Tara Reiser ’27 finished 4th across all divisions in the 600 meters and participated in the 1,000 meters at the State Championship, setting a new personal record in the process. Emma Caproni ’25 qualified for her first ever Western Mass Championship and State Championship in the mile. League All-Stars included Stephanie Cesar, Hannah Keeney, and Tara Reiser.

Isabella Meadows scored her 1,000th career point on senior night and is the first female player to reach this milestone.

BOYS INDOOR TRACK finished the season with a 7-5 record. The team competed at the Western Mass Championship and finished in fourth place amongst Division 2 teams. Andrew Gagne ’26 (shot put) and Wesley Smith ’24 (600) competed and had strong performances. Samuel Graham ’24 was the top finisher in the 600. Edison Zheng ’24 finished second in the 55 meters and set a new school record. The boys 4x200 meter relay team of Samuel Graham, Edison Zheng, Joseph Slattery ’26, and Brady Balint ’24 was the top Division 2 team. At the Division 4 State Championship, Sam Graham had a big day, running a personal best in the 600. Sam finished 4th and qualified for the Meet of Champions. League All-Stars included Sam Graham and Edison Zheng. The team awards included Track MVP: Sam Graham, Field MVP: Andrew Gagne, and All-in Award: Derrick Tran ’26.

GIRLS BASKETBALL finished the season with a 14-6 record. The team became Central League Champs, winning their second straight league title despite moving to a more competitive league. Isabella Meadows ’24 was the leading scorer and became the first PFPS female athlete to score 1,000 points. The team participated in the Class B Western Mass Tournament, advancing to the semifinal round with a 59-47 win over Frontier. The team awards included Defensive Player of the Year: Isabella Meadows, Most Improved: Ajade Marsh ’24, and Coaches Award: Tiffany Tran ’24.

Tafari Reed scored his 1,000th career point during the Western Mass Class A championship game.

Boys Basketball won a nail-biter, 61-59 over Central, to become back-to-back Western Mass Champs!

BOYS BASKETBALL had their best season in program history and finished with a record of 19-3. The team was Valley Wheel League Champions with an impressive 8-0 record in league play. They were back-to-back Class A Western Mass Champions with a 61-59 win over Central. Tafari Reid scored his 1,000th career point during the championship game with a huge Pope crowd cheering loudly throughout the game. The team was ranked highly throughout the season in Division 2 and entered the state tournament ranked number 3. The team won 73-47 against Archbishop Williams in the round of 32 and lost to Bedford in the round of 16. The team was incredibly fun to watch this season and we cannot wait to see them back in action next winter.

The ALPINE SKIING team had another successful and fun-filled season. Keegan Sears ’24 won race 7 and placed second in races 1 and 6 at Berkshire East. Keegan, Matthew Streck ’26, and Logan Ondrick ’24 qualified for the MIAA Alpine State Championships at Wachusett Mountain. Keegan placed 5th out of 148 racers in the giant slalom and was selected to represent Team Massachusetts in the 2024 USSS Eastern High School Championships.

GIRLS HOCKEY finished the season with a 14-8-2 record. The team was ranked in the top ten of Division 1 throughout the season and made its 3rd consecutive appearance in the state tournament. The team’s 5 captains, Ela Rabidoux ’24, Lily Hayes ’24, Grace Sands ’24, Kaitlyn Ondrick ’24, and Ivorie Arguin ’24 were instrumental in putting the program on the map in New England these past 4 years. Junior goalie Felix Goeckel made her 1000th career save during the round of 32 of the state tournament vs Arlington High. Ivorie Arguin finished the season with 45 points earning her a spot on the Massachusetts Coaches All-Star team. Ivorie and Kaitlyn Ondrick both made the Mass/CT Border Challenge All-Star team. Lily Hayes and Kaitlyn Ondrick will be continuing their hockey careers next year at UMass Boston.

BOYS HOCKEY finished the season with a 16-5 record, winning the Pope Francis Invitational and Cardinal Classic tournaments. The team was led by captains Zach Buffone ’24 - 28 points, Jake Jarrell ’24 - 36 points, and Jake Petrin ’24 - 28 points. The team earned the #2 seed in the D1 state tournament. They won their first-round game, defeating Medford 12-1 at home before falling to Arlington Catholic in the Round of 16. The Cardinals will return 42 players to the program in 2024-2025, plus a large group of talented newcomers.

Keegan Sears placed 5th out of 148 racers in the giant slalom at the MIAA Alpine State Championship.

Sam Graham placed 4th and set a new personal record at the Division 4 Championships (600m). He was the only Cardinal to qualify for the Meet of Champions, where he placed 10th and set a new personal record.

Girls Indoor Track was crowned the Division 2 PVIAC Western Mass Champions for the first time in school history.

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Mary Reilly Tuffen CHS ’61 has lived in England for 50 years and is loving it! Mary and her family recently had a family party to celebrate her 80th birthday. Mary has a very large family: 8 children, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Her 9th great-grandchild, Millie Rose Tuffen was born in the summer of 2023. Mary lives in a small, typically beautiful, English village (think Midsomer Murders without the crimes), which is 1,000 years old, although no houses remain from that era. The porch of her local church, St. George’s, is from the 13th century and is the oldest structure in her village. Mary loves living there, although she misses her U.S. family and friends. Mary hopes to visit the States next year.

golfing, lifting weights, and playing with his grandchildren. Robert loves to travel to Europe and visit cousins who reside there.

Diane Parenteau

Magiera CHS ’74 retired from nursing in January 2023 after a 47 year career.

Scott Hiorns CHS ’78 retired from the US Navy in 1998. Following that he worked at Eastman Chemical and retired in 2020. Scott now volunteers as a driver for the Disabled American Veterans. Scott spent three weeks volunteering in Ukraine delivering supplies and escorting refugees out of Ukraine and into Poland in 2022. This led to him being named Ludlow’s Veteran of the Year in 2022.

Mary Roccanti Morel CHS ’81 and Mark Morel CHS ’81 celebrated Mary’s 60th birthday at the Trevi Fountain in Rome in March 2023.

John Kozlowski CHS ’63 earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from American International College, a Masters Degree from Springfield College and a Doctoral Degree in Educational Psychology from American International College. John currently resides in Ware, Massachusetts.

Robert P. Green CHS ’64 is a retired Colonel from the United States Air Force, MC, FS. Robert is a retired ophthalmologist, living in San Antonio, Texas. Robert enjoys swimming laps,

Bridget Barcomb Dupuis HCHS ’02 was recently named the “Burke Award Winner”.

Megan Gorzkowski

Amrich CHS ’04 recently published her first book entitled Show Up and Bring Coffee: How to Support Your Friends

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With Disabled Children. Megan is also the founder of Joyful, Brave & Awesome, a website encouraging honest conversation about friendship, parenting, disability inclusion, and more.

Christina Haines CHS ’07 is a living liver donor. Christina’s best friend from college, Nicole Thomas, had battled a rare liver disease her whole life: Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) - a chronic liver disease in which bile ducts inside and outside the liver become inflamed and scarred. After the birth of Nicole’s twins, Grace & Elliot, her condition worsened. In March 2019, Nicole was placed on the transplant list and eligible for a living liver donor (Christina had no idea something like that was even possible!) After some very thorough and extensive testing, Christina was deemed to be her perfect match. On October 15th, 2019 she and Nicole underwent their transplant at Yale New Haven Hospital, in which Nicole received the entire right lobe of Christina’s liver. The left lobe Christina retained, and the right lobe Nicole now has, regenerated back to an appropriate size within 6-8 weeks. 4.5 years later and Nicole is doing wonderfully.

Ethan Pilon PF ’18 recently accepted a position at Lockheed Martin as a Data Analyst. His team from Fort Worth, Texas supports quality and production management for their major Aeronautics products. The major parts of his role include coding in Python and SQL and reporting data using Tableau, and SAP HANA.

George PF ’19 and Elizabeth Gourde PF ’19 were selected to be Miss Congeniality and Grand Colleen, respectively, on Holyoke’s 2024 Colleen Court. This is a prestigious award granted to young, accomplished Irish American women. These two have been best friends from a young age, and this friendship thrived and expanded to a large and supportive group of peers while the two were Cardinals. Many of those friends came to support Amelia and Elizabeth at the Coronation Ball on February 17th, too! Throughout the St. Patrick’s Day season, Amelia and Elizabeth had the opportunity to visit schools, nursing homes, and small businesses. They were also recognized by local politicians, spoke with Irish and American dignitaries, ran fundraising initiatives for the Parade Committee, and met this year’s John F. Kennedy award recipient, Mike Gorman, who served as the voice of the Boston Celtics for 43 years. They had an incredible reign, as this was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream made far more special by the chance to share the moment with one another. They look forward to ushering in a new generation next March.

Amelia

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Dear Alumni, Family, and Friends,

Thank you for your support of Pope Francis Preparatory School.

Through the first three quarters of the fiscal year, Pope Francis Prep has raised over $500,000 for the Cardinal Fund and over $800,000 in overall giving. Your annual generosity and our incredible investment portfolio provide us with a foundation for making decisions that benefit our outstanding students today and into the future.

Our community stepped up this past March for our annual Day of Giving. In all, we raised over $102,000 in support of our mission! Over this 24-hour period, we received gifts from more than 530 donors living in 30 different states. This amazing day created a contagious culture of generosity and connected us with benefactors throughout the country.

Thank you to our faculty, staff, coaches, board of directors, parents, grandparents, family, and friends 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

$102,095 total raised

532 total gifts

30 states

$192 average gift

105 first time donors

$6,000–$10 gift range $ 1 st

285 alumni gifts

410 bucket hats

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Dr. Jean Aertker

Matthew & Donna (Bernardi) ’83 Agnes P ’24

Kevin J. Albano ’77

Peter & Susan Alexopoulos P ’24, ’26

Michael & Mary Allegrezza P ’26

City Councilor Timothy & Mary Allen

David & Marie Angers P ’26

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Marlene Aquino P ’25

Maryann R. Ardito ’63

Michael ’71 & Patricia Hill ’72 Ashe

Marie Auclair

Sean ’70 & Rebecca Austin

Ted & Julia Avery P ’27

Noreen (Armstrong) Bachteler ’73

Dr. Davarian & Dr. Bridgette Baldwin P ’26

Dr. Tracy A. (Haradon) Balint, O.D. ’85 P ’24, ’25

Michael A. Barillaro ’85

Steven P. Beach ’80

Preston Beadling & Shannon O’Brien P ’27

Marcella (Hopkins) Beane ’69

Daniel & Sheila Beaudry

Jeremiah & Elizabeth (Weber) Begley ’06

Mary Anne (Checrallah) Beirne ’67

Paul ’70 & Mary Belcamino

Roland & Linda (Rooney) ’67 Benjamin

Christopher & Kristin (Santaniello) ’96 Bertelli

Christopher ’03 & Alice Bertrand

Albert & Patricia Bilodeau

Lisa Biscaldi-Bruso P ’24

Dr. Marc E. Boisvert, MD ’73

Rev. Norman B. Bolton

Michael & Mary Lou Bonfitto P ’24, ’27

Kathleen M. (Rodd) Borowiec ’02

William & Elizabeth Boucher

Gayle A. Bourdeau ’87

Robert A. Boyea ’72

Christina (Fredette) Bracci ’86

Paul & Sara Brewster P ’27

Troy Brin

Atty. William G. Brody ’66

Patrick & Dena Brogan P ’26

Susan A. Brown ’93

Ted & Rosemary (Cupillo) ’62 Brown

Michael & Karen Bruni

Kristie (Fitzgerald) Budrecki ’87 P ’24

Eileen M. Budri ’67

Vincent & Sheila (O’Sullivan) ’93 Buffone P ’24

Philip A. Burdick ’72

Kenneth & Susan Burgess

Megan Burke P ’25

Walter & Gail Burke

Mary (Corridan) Burt ’74

Thomas & Kerry Butler

Augostino & Jennifer (Gomes) ’90 Calheno P ’27

Kevin & Karen Campbell P ’25

Patricia A. Canavan ’87

Joseph ’88 & Rebecca (Slate) ’90 Caproni

Joan Casella

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Kenny Cesar ’18

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Frank & Arlene Chiarello

Leonard & Diane Choiniere

William ’79 & Doreen (LaPointe) ’85 Christofori

Dr. James S. Chrzan ’69

William & Tammy Cieslak P ’26

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Dr. Jasper Clarkson & Waleska Perez-Segarra P ’25

Giovanni & Isabella Colasacco P ’27

Christopher Collins P ’27

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Robert & Amy Cordes P ’25

Christopher ’92 & Toni (Cocci) ’97 Corridan P ’24, ’27

Wesley ’71 & Nancy (Fitzgerald) ’70 Cotter

Laurie A. Coughlin ’69

Luke & Maura (Troy) ’01 Cournoyer

Shamone N. Cox P ’24

Mary Jane (McKenna) Cratty ’65

Raymond M. Crowley ’53

Mary C. Cullinan ’77

Shawn & Corinna Cusson P ’27

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Daniel & Kathy Czerwiec P ’26

Gregory & Karen Dabkowski P ’26

Coach Justin Dalessio ’95 P ’27

Kathleen Dambrosio

Nicholas M. David ’96

Anthony & Tara Davis P ’25

William & Dorothy Davis

Atty. Thomas ’89 & Atty. Katherine Day P ’24, ’26

Dr. Nicola A. DeAngelis ’89

Cortez DeBoise

John & Karen DeCaro P ’26

Jeanne DeGrandis

Daniel Degray

Wayne DeGrenier & Cheryl May

F. Daniel Deknis ’68

Ernest P. Demers ’65

Joseph E. DeMontigny ’48

Michael DeNucci

Glen & Rebecca Desjardins P ’25

George J. Desnoyers ’59

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Christopher & Amy Desrosiers P ’27

John & Regina Dewey

Hazzel Di’Dio P ’25

Robert ’67 & Marylee Diamond

Paul & Amy Dias P ’25

Gerald C. Dillon ’66

Lois (Naughton) Dineen ’58

Nicholas & Linda Dion P ’27

Gilles & Pauline Dion

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Ann E. Donovan ’85

Rene ’49 & Lorraine (McMahon) ’53 Dube

Michael & Janis Dudek

Richard & Kay (McDonald) ’54 Dudley

Patricia (McKenna) Duhart ’61

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David & Charlotte Dunaj

Br. Hugh R. Dymski, OFM Conv. ’61

Thomas & Laurie Dziadosz P ’27

Thomas & Kathy Dziadosz

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Anthony ’78 & Kerri (Hupfer) ’92 Falvo P ’26

William & Marisa Faneuff P ’26

Msgr. George A. Farland ’60

Jason & Laura Favreau P ’25

Richard ’71 & Ellen Feeley ’71

Daniel & Erika (Calcasola) Fenton ’09

Lori A. Fenton

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Gary & Cheryl Fitzgerald

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Mary Anne Flaherty ’83

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Robert & Kathy Foerster

Thomas ’53 & Barbara Foley

Daniel & Regina (Siwicki) Frydryk ’76

Nicholas & Nicole Fyntrilakis P ’25

Donald Gagne

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Christian and Pamela Moore ’94 Gainer P ’27

Patrick ’81 & Carol (McKenna) ’78 Garrity

Patrick & Gail Garvey P ’25

Laura M. Gaston ’71

Catherine (Mulvihill) Gatesman ’60

Armand P. Gaudreau ’58

Francis X. Gauthier ’61

Guy & Jill Gautreau P ’26

Cynthia Geiger

Darryl ’83 & Carin (Grzelak) ’84 Geoffrey P ’27

Michael F. Gigliotti ’62

Donald A. Gignac ’83

Major David A. Godek ’65

Daniel & Beth (LaVallee) ’96 Gokey P ’24

Antonio & Maria Gomes

Edward & Carlie Gomez P ’27

Victoria L. Gomez P ’27

Alexandra E. Gonet ’19

Roger & Agnes Gonet

Robert ’77 & Kathleen (Leary) ’87 Gourde

Ronald & Sandra Gouvin

Sandra Graham P ’25

Joan (Cullinane) Gravel ’76

David ’69 & Gail (Gubala) ’73 Griffin

Louis Grimaldi, Jr. ’70

Charles T. Gruszka ’66

Robert & Laura Guerin P ’27

Atty. Anthony D. Gulluni ’98

Roger D. Haley ’55

Dianna T. Hanechak P ’25

Hannigan Consulting LLC

Candace Hanselman

Bill & Jeanne Harrington

Grace Harrington

Kevin Harrington & Brian Geer

Dr. Paul & Wendy Harrington

Donna (Sullivan) Havens, Ph.D. ’67

Robert T. Hendry ’53

The Honorable Bruce R. Henry ’68

Robert & Emelia Herdman P ’27

Fermin Hernandez & Joanice Torres P ’27

Denise (LaDouceur) Herrick ’69

Sean R. Hershelman ’84

Gregory & Katherine Hess P ’26

Charles & Teresa Hicking P ’27

Douglas & Melanie Hillis

Linda A. Hoarle ’59

Terrence J. Hogan ’61

Mary Ellen Hogan ’62

William & Linda Hogan

Michael & Michele Holl

Christopher Hollot & Wendy Hammerle

Christopher & Barbara (Powers) Hoppin ’60

Sandra (Fiorentino) Howie ’61

Norma J.(Rosner) Iacovo ’69

James Ilson

Mary Ann (Burns) Jackson ’77

Michael & Mary (Claffey) ’69 Janeczek

Richard & Karen Jarvis

Daniel Jarvis & Michelle Rizk-Jarvis P ’27

Frederick & Lana Johnson

Diane Johnson

Susanne (Fortsch) Justan ’93

K’s Nutrition

Kenneth ’81 & Susan (Vumbaco) ’82 Kacoyannakis

Thomas ’82 & Marianne Kalmbach

Christopher & Cynthia (Stack) Kardos ’90

Carl & Cheryl Kaufmann

Carl & Kimberly Kaufmann P ’26

Atty. John ’57 & Christine (Lynch) ’59 Keaney

John P. Kearney ’71

Kevin Kearney P ’24

Anthony ’05 & Tara Kelliher P ’24

J. Steven & Anne (Murphy) ’64 Kellner

Rev. Francis M. Kennedy ’56

Rev. Mr. William ’57 & Patricia Kern

Edward D. Koenig ’73

David & Rosemary Konovalchick

Denise (Morneau) Korfhage ’69

Mark Kornacki P ’26

MaryEllen Kornacki

Richard & Dr. Kristina Kowalski P ’26

Jeffrey & Kristen Koziol P ’24

John Koziol

Lawrence ’77 & Leslie Kulig

Kenneth & Jacqueline LaBroad

Jeffrey A. LaBroad ’02

Albert & Eileen Lafleur

Sheila (Tremble) Lambert ’62

Anne Landry

Dorothy (Tenerowicz) Landry ’65

Allen & Rosemarie Lariviere

Kathleen A. LaRochelle ’03

Marie Alice (Doyon) Lavallee ’62

Timmy Le ’09

John & Cynthia Leonard

Alfred S. Lewandowski ’68

Judith A. (Smrecek) Lichwan ’64

Mark B. Londergan ’76

Michael & Moira (Nahorniak) ’92 Lopes P ’24

Robert & Holly Lyke P ’24

Daniel & Patricia (Powers) Lynch ’62

Dr. Christopher O. Lynch ’72

Daniel & Patricia (Powers) Lynch ’62

Anna Lynch

John ’55 & Teresa (Murphy) ’56 Lyons

Cheryl (Berges) MacGeorge ’66

Brian & Arice Mackintosh P ’27

David & Kathleen (Griffin) Maloney ’64

Marilynne Manning

Christine C. Mannix

Salvatore & Melissa (Longo) Manzi ’98 P ’27

William K. March ’69

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Stephen E. Marinetto ’82

Christopher K. Marino ’99

Paul & Jennifer Marquez P ’25, ’27

Kenneth J. Martin ’80

Peter & Lori Martins P ’24, ’26

John ’81 & Rosanne Mastrangelo

Paul ’63 & Cynthia Matte

Jack & Stephanie Mattrey P ’27

Kelly C. Maynard ’88

Leon J. Maynard ’63

Dorothy (Landers) McCarthy ’58

Dr. Jeffrey & Elizabeth (Vedovelli) ’95 McCarthy P ’27

Christian R. McCollum ’99 P ’27

Matthew McCracken & Elizbeth Cowart P ’27

Bishop Emeritus Timothy A. McDonnell

The Hon. Edward ’73 & Melissa McDonough P ’24

John & Carolee McGrath P ’25, ’27

Michael & Heidi McGrievey P ’26

Wayne & Diane McLain

Jeremy & Kari McLain P ’27

Thomas & Amy McLaughlin P ’26

Jason & Rebekah McLear P ’26

Roberta McQuaid

Joseph & Susan McVeigh

Peter & Michelle Menard

David & Denise Menard

Douglas & Kara Mercier

Rev. Mr. John & Nancy Miller

Matthew & Julia (Archacki) ’95 Miller P ’25

Dr. Denise (Hodur) Millstine ’92

Bruce Molitor ’64

Patricia Moloney

John ’86 & Evette Moltenbrey P ’26

Joshua & Holly Monroe P ’26

Dr. Michael G. Mooradd, MD ’76

Barbara (Britton) Moran ’63

John & Patricia Moreau

Michael & Nicole Moreau P ’25

Thomas & Elaine Morin

Thomas ’90 & Cheryl (Pellegrini) ’91 Mort P ’24

Stephen ’62 & Kathleen Moynihan

John & Linda Mruk

Michael ’85 & Elizabeth Mulcahy

Peter ’64 & Charlene Mulvagh

Sean & Kristen (Bellucci) ’91 Murphy P ’25

Paul & Jennifer Nadle P ’26

Dr. Jerry S. Nardi, Ph.D. ’72

Kathleen Nelson

Thi & Oanh Nguyen P ’26

Nancy, Lauren ’18 & Joshua ’20 Nixdorf

Clara Claud Nkuzi P ’27

Mary Ellen (Russell) O’Brien ’70

Scott & Michele O’Neill P ’26

Thomas & Erika O’Sullivan

Dr. Donald O’Brien ’57

Allen ’74 & Louise Ochrymowicz

Daniel J. O’Connell ’72

Michael J. O’Connor ’72

Robert A. O’Donnell ’67

Sean & Kimberly O’Leary

Christopher & Jennifer Ondrick P ’24

Adam & Bethany Ondrick P ’24, ’27

Gregory & Patricia O’Neill

Jeffrey & Heidi Ormsbee P ’27

Christopher Orszulak & Gina M. Pantuosco ’97 P ’26

Michael & Celeste Orszulak

Janice Orszulak ’70

Raymond E. Ostrowski ’58

Jason & Carolyn Ouellette P ’25

Michael A. Palmer MD ’72

Michael & Mary (Nolan) Paquette ’80

Rand & Tabitha Parent P ’25

Anthony & Dianne Parrelli

Stephen J. Paterwic ’70

John Payne ’69 & Jill (McCarthy) Payne ’72

Jason Pecoy P ’27

Douglas & Nicole Percy P ’27

Michael & Nicole Peritore P ’27

Robert & Kathleen Peritz

Leslie Perreault

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

George L. Pirog ’75

Robert L. Plasse ’58

Raymond G. Pouliot ’75

George J. Radcliffe

Richard & Linda Raimondi

Lidia Rajca P ’25

George & Desere Ramsey, IV P ’27

George & Jessica Randall P ’25

Jacqueline L. Reardon

Rev. Jonathan Reardon

Peter & Christena Reiser P ’27

Paul A. Renaud ’62

Boris & Kelly (Weiss) ’89 Reyngold P ’27

Capt. Arthur O. Riendeau, USN(Ret.) ’49

Nicholas Ritchie ’25

Ernest R. Rivard ’71

Dr. Steven ’89 & Pamela Rivers P ’24

Ann Rivers

Stephanie & Zack Rivers

Jason & Sara Robertson P ’26

Timothy & Kelly Robinson P ’26

Roberta Boss Robinson ’03

Robert ’75 & Mary (Green) ’77 Roccanti

Angelo & Christy Roselli P ’24

Cristina Roselli ’17

Sophia A. M. Roselli ’22

Vincent & JoAnn Roselli

Nicholas & Frances Roselli

Mary Rowan

Edmond & Kimberly Rowan P ’25

Marcia Roy

Jacqueline (Artiano) Ruest ’64

Joel & Erin Rulnick P ’26

Carl & Tanya Russ P ’24

Atty. Timothy J. ’78 & Maureen Ryan

Francis & Melba Ryan

Peter & Joan Salerno

Daniel & Deborah Samek P ’27

John J. Santaniello ’75

Linda Sasso

Gerard ’63 & Carol Satkowski

Pauline (LaBelle) Sawyer ’60

Jamie & Danille Scherban P ’27

Mary G. Scherpa ’66

Cheryl A. Schneider P ’26

Brian ’91 & Tanya Sears P ’24

Hilda Segarra

John W. Seigal ’52

Kathryn (Hinkley) Seward ’56

Sylvia Sgambato

Michael ’81 & Anne Marie Shannon P ’26

Alexander ’52 & Sophie (Jekot) ’51 Sharon

Charles A. Shaw ’77

Thomas E. Shea ’67

William & Sandra (Thompson) Shea ’69

Joseph Shea ’78

Rev. John K. Sheaffer ’81

Thomas G. Sheedy ’64

Christopher & Meredith Shepard P ’25

Kathryn (Leamy) Sheridan ’66

Timothy ’95 & Christine Gobeille ’96 Simard P ’27

Jeffrey & Diane (Morin) Sitnik ’90 P ’25

Patricia (Matroni) Skelton ’55

Ralph & Virginia (Kostek) ’59 Slate

Daniel & Dorothy (Kabaniuk) ’95 Slattery P ’26

Sheila Slawiak

Smart Start Preschool P ’27

Sharon Smith

Paul J. Smith ’62

Kathleen (Thomas) Sollitto ’67

Dianne (Robert) Soprano, Ph.D. ’71

Rev. Mr. David & Dr. Ann Southworth

David & Doris (Hamel) Sparko ’70

Gerald ’79 & Laurel Spear P ’24

Daniel W. Spellacy ’53

Kimberley Spencer P ’27

Brian & Andrea Spice P ’27

Judith A. St. Pierre ’74

Margaret (Harris) Stasiowski ’50

Zachary Steigmeyer ’17

Rosanne (Faloretti) Stirlacci ’70

Patrick & Meg Streck P ’26

Daniel J. Sullivan ’72

Edward J. Sullivan ’70

Martin & Deborah (deVillier) Sullivan ’72

Patricia A. Sullivan ’64

Margaret (Cavanaugh) Superneau ’65

Michael Superson

Gregory K. Swanson ’71

Sarah (Garrity) Sweeney ’07

Christopher Syner ’04

Andrew & Heidi Szalai P ’24

Dr. Ronald ’60 & Alexandra Szarlan

William & Alicia (Sierodzinski) Szenda ’93 P ’25, ’27

Dr. Ann-Marie E. Szymanski, Ph.D. ’85

Edwin & Jacqueline Tamayo P ’24

Nancy (Moore) Tanney ’64

Steven & Jennifer Tatro P ’25

Tech Roofing Service, Inc.

Peter & Pamela (Sitek) Tellier ’74

Andrew S. Terenzi ’60

Paul E. Tessier ’67

Diane Testa P ’26

Kathleen (Ward) Tonis ’65

James & Elaine Tourtelotte

Dr. William Tran & Thiphaphone Kophengnavong P ’26

Coach Michael Tranghese

Diane C. Trela

William & Jane Trevethan

Penelope George Trigilio ’87

Roger D. Trombly ’72

Frances (Kellogg) Troutman ’66

Brian P. Tuohey ’68

Paul & Barbara (Pfau) Turmel ’70

Joseph & Jennifer (Hamre) ’91 Turmel P ’25, ’26

Carl & Donna (Cady) ’78 Tyburski

Thomas & Mary Vaghini P ’26

Edward & Barbara Vaghini

Manuel J. Vaz ’68

Michael ’91 & Sarah Vedovelli P ’25

William & Mary Vedovelli

Susan Verne

Alison Verteramo P ’27

Mark & Dr. Cidalia Vital P ’24

Patricia (Brackett) Vona

Matthew & Mariana Wallace P ’27

Lawrence & Colleen Walsh P ’26

Edward & Joanne (Sylvain) Walsh ’65

Christopher & Maggie Wancko P ’26

Krystyna Wanko

Christopher & Laura Watroba P ’25

John & Margaret (Martin) ’72 Weber

Dr. William & Kristina Wegrzyn P ’24

Pamela Westmoreland P ’26

Francis & Laurie Wheeler

The White Family Foundation

Timothy J. White ’79

Maureen White ’71

Christopher White ’69

Richard & Amy Wiatrowski

Steve & Jennifer Wilcox P ’26

Marty Willard P ’26

Ralph & Suzanne Williams

Brian & Cynthia Williams

Denise I. (LaMontagne) Winston ’62

Edmund T. Wozniak ’57

Stephen ’84 & Maria Wyszynski P ’24

Anthony & Tammy Yacovone P ’24

Urone & Isabel (Pereira) ’90 Yoingco P ’27

Daniel & Donna Yvon

Dr. Daniel M. Zavisza ’56

Marie (Strawlovitz) Zeppa ’50

Kelvin Zheng & Liduan Zhu P ’24

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CARDINAL CIRCLE: $10,000 + RED & GRAY SOCIETY: $5,000

FOUNDERS SOCIETY: $2,016*

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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.

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