Commencement

Saturday, the thirteenth of June, the year two thousand twenty St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown, Connecticut 11:00 a.m.

Commencement Liturgy 2020 Program ​ ​

Procession Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Edgar Pianist Jack Guiry ‘18

Welcome Gregory Gruerio

Entrance Hymn 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) Drew Mitchell, Elizabeth Flaherty, Sarah Almeida accompanied by pianist Jack Guiry ‘18

First Reading, 2 CHRONICLES 24:17-25 Mackenzie​ O’Rourke

Responsorial Psalm Forever I will maintain my love for my servant Kieran Doolabh

Gospel Acclamation Drew Mitchell, Cantor

Gospel, LUKE 2:41-51 Deacon​ Jeff Font

Homily Deacon Jeff Font

Presentation of the Candidates Mary R. Maloney

Distribution of Diplomas Mary R. Maloney, Wendy Neil, MaryAnn Foncello

General Intercessions Keelan Doherty, Victoria Bono, Hans Reelick

Offertory Song Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong United Drew Mitchell, Elizabeth Flaherty, Sarah Almeida accompanied by pianist Jack Guiry ‘18

Rite of Peace Presentation Madeline Suarez

Communion Song You’ll Never Walk Alone by Rogers and Hammerstein Soloist Elizabeth Flaherty, Drew Mitchell, Sarah Almeida accompanied by pianist Jack Guiry ‘18

Communion Reflection Song Immaculate Mary Drew Mitchell, Elizabeth Flaherty,Sarah Almeida accompanied by pianist Jack Guiry ‘18

Recessional Liturgy Song You Raise Me Up By Brendan Graham and Rolf Lovland Drew Mitchell, Elizabeth Flaherty, Sarah Almeida accompanied by pianist Jack Guiry ‘18

President Address Mary R. Maloney

Principal Address Wendy Neil

Presentation of Baccalaureate Awards Mary R. Maloney and Kathleen Maloney

Valedictorian Address Hunter Kirkman

Salutatorian Address Sean Guiry

Recessional Triumphal March by Guiseppe Verdi ​ ​ Pianist Jack Guiry ‘18

Many thanks to Elizabeth Varda ‘20 for making custom face masks for our graduates

Immaculate High School Awards, Grants, Scholarships and Honors ​ ​

Sarah Almeida Anthony and Julia Caraluzzi Family Scholarship, Chorus Awards of Excellence, Derek Schmuecker Memorial ​ ​ ​ ​ Scholarship, Outstanding Participation in Theater Arts Award, Tri-M Music Honor Society ​ ​ ​

Nathalie Andrade Campus Ministry Officer Award-Board Member, Fayette L. Overholt-Charitable Foundation Trust Scholarship, ​ ​ ​ President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Siena College St. Francis Scholarship, Western New England ​ ​ ​ ​ University Provost Scholarship, Siena College Presidential Scholarship, St. Thomas Aquinas College Academic ​ ​ Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member

Kate Banks Eastern Connecticut State University CT Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Grant, Eastern Connecticut State University CT State University Grant, Eastern Connecticut State University Presidential Scholar Award, Hood College Grant, Hood College Founders Scholarship, Hood College Provost Scholarship, Iona College Catholic Heritage Award, Iona College Founders Grant, Iona College On Campus Housing Award, Iona College Presidential Award, Marywood University Liquori Grant, Marywood University Trustee Scholarship, Rosemont College Presidential Scholar Award, Rosemont College Grant, Salisbury University Presidential Award, Southern Connecticut State University CT Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Grant, Southern Connecticut State University Freshman CT State University Grant, St. Joseph's University Regis Grant, St. Joseph's University Scholarship, University of Scranton Loyola Scholarship, University of Scranton Xavier Grant, Western Connecticut State University CT State University Grant, IHS National Honor Society Member

Christopher Beal The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Scholarship, Fairfield University Xavier Merit Scholarship, Loyola University Dean's Scholarship, Loyola University of Chicago Rambler Award, Saint Joseph's University Scholarship, Saint Michael's College Scholarship, Siena University Franciscan Scholarship, Xavier University Father J. Peter Buschmann Award, Xavier University Graduate School Grant

Amanda Bittner Michelle Kayal Humanitarian Award, Adelphi University Achievement Award, Adelphi University National ​ ​ Award, Hofstra University Dean's Scholarship, Manhattanville College Nursing Achievement Scholarship, Pace University Incentive Award, Sacred Heart University Trustee Scholarship

Victoria Bono Campus Ministry Officer Award-Vice President, Outstanding Senior Award, St. John’s University Catholic High ​ ​ ​ ​ School Scholarship, Fordham University Loyola Scholarship, Fairfield University Magis Scholarship, Iona College On Campus Housing Award, Sacred Heart University President's Excellence Award, Manhattan College Presidential Scholarship, St. John’s University Provost Scholarship, St. John's University Legacy Award, Iona College Catholic Heritage Award, Iona College Honors Scholarship, Iona College President's Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Thomas Moore Honors Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, Math National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society

Caroline Brown President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Fairfield University Tuition Grant, Fairfield University Loyola Merit ​ ​ Scholarship, Pennsylvania State University Grant, Quinnipiac University Trustee Award, Seton Hall University Grant, Seton Hall University Scholarship, University of Connecticut University Grant, IHS Key Club

Helen Bruce Fairfield University Loyola Scholarship, Salve Regina University Presidential Scholarship, University of Scranton Loyola Scholarship

Alissa Brugnatelli Liam Devine Memorial Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member ​

Alexander Butera President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Endicott College Dean's Scholarship, Marist College Scholarship, ​ ​ Miami University Scholarship, Merrimack College Presidential Scholarship, Saint Michael's College Scholarship

Joseph Camillo President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Catholic High School Scholarship, St. John’s University ​ ​ Scholastic Excellence Scholarship, St. John's University Legacy Award

Samantha Cavalea Bryant University Archway Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Scholarship, Hofstra University Provost Scholarship, Iona College Catholic Heritage Award, Iona College Honors Scholarship, Iona College President's Scholarship, Monmouth University Academic Excellence Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Trustee Award, Roger Williams University Dean's Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Trustee Scholarship, Siena College Lucy Kazlauskas DelGrosso Memorial Scholarship, Siena College Presidential Scholarship, Siena College St. Francis Scholarship, University of Rhode Island Presidential Scholarship

Gillian Chapleau Outstanding Participation in Theater Arts Award, Fairfield University Loyola Merit Scholarship, Sacred Heart ​ ​ University President's Excellence Award and Performing Arts Participation Grant, University of Scranton Loyola Scholarship

Zhenyu (Eva) Chen IHS Instrumental Musicianship Excellence Award, University of Connecticut Global Leader Scholarship ​ ​

Kelly Chieffalo IHS Guitar Ensemble Excellence Award, Quinnipiac University Dean's Scholarship, Gwynedd Mercy University ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Catholic Higher Education Appreciation Grant, Gwynedd Mercy University Mother Mary Bernard Award, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Health Care Professions Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Academic Scholarship, Saint John's University Academic Achievement Scholarship, Saint John's University Catholic High School Scholarship, University of Hartford Founders Scholarship, University of Hartford Tuition Assistance

Christopher Cianflone Old Timer's Association of Greater Danbury Scholarship, Hartford University Founders Scholarship, St. John’s ​ ​ University President's Scholarship, Iona College President’s Scholarship, University of New Haven President’s Scholarship

Eduarda Colares Eastern Connecticut State University Warrior Scholarship

Francesca Coppola Fairfield University Competitive Award, Fairfield University Tuition Grant, Fairfield University Magis Scholarship, ​ ​ ​ IHS Student Council Officers Award-Executive Member, Michelle Kayal Humanitarian Award, Old Timer's ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Association of Greater Danbury Scholarship, Outstanding Senior Award, Providence College Friar Mission ​ ​ ​ ​ Grant, Providence College Grant, Sacred Heart University Grant, University of New Hampshire COLA ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Academic Award, University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award, St. Joseph’s ​ ​ University Legacy Award, St. Joseph’s University Presidential Scholarship, University of New Hampshire Presidential Scholarship, University of New Hampshire Opportunity Scholarship, University of New Hampshire Non Resident Tuition Grant, Stonehill College Shield’s Merit Scholarship, St. Joseph’s University Housing Grant, Sacred Heart University Presidential Excellence Award, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, English National Honor Society

Molly Coyle IHS Student Council Officers Award-Executive Member, President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Bates ​ ​ ​ College Book Award, IHS Chorus Excellence Award, Providence College St. Joseph Athletic Scholarship, ​ University of Richmond Athletic Scholarship, The College of William and Mary D1 Women's Track and Field Athletic Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, English National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society, IHS Campus Ministry Outstanding Participant Award

Benedict Crowley Frederick W. Nowlan Trust Scholarship, Holy Spirit Scholarship for Outstanding Educational Improvement, ​ ​ ​ Benedictine College St. Benedict Scholarship, Walsh University Merit Scholarship, University of Mary Merit ​ Scholarship

Kevin Curry IHS Outstanding Work and Creativity in Graphic Design Award, President's Volunteer Service Silver Award, ​ ​ ​ The Savannah College of Art and Design Athletic Scholarship, The Savannah College of Art and Design ​ Academic Honors Scholarship, The Savannah College of Art and Design Achievement Honor Scholarship

Michelle DeMotte St. John’s University Provost Scholarship, St. John’s University Catholic High School Scholarship, Marist College Presidential Scholarship, Fairfield University Bellarmine Scholarship, Keene State College William T. Morris Grant, Keene State College KSC President Scholarship, Keene State College FAFSA Completed Award, George Mason University Mason Excellence Scholarship, George Mason University Idea Scholarship, Sacred Heart University President’s Excellence Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Thomas Moore Honors Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Pioneer Service Grant, IHS National Honor Society Member, English ​ National Honor Society

Liam Devine Louisiana State University Academic Scholar Nonresident Award, Louisiana State University President’s Award

Tristan DiNatale Drexel University A.J. Drexel Scholarship, Butler University Academic Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Dean's Scholarship, Elon University Engagement Scholarship, High Point University Presidential Scholarship, Marquette University Pere Marquette Scholarship, Seton Hall University Scholarship, Seton Hall University Summer Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member ​

Andrew Doering Quinnipiac University Dean's Scholarship, Marist College Summer Grant, Marist College Renewable Grant

Keelan Doherty Campus Ministry Officer Award-Board Member, Fayette L. Overholt-Charitable Foundation Trust Scholarship, ​ ​ ​ Outstanding Senior Award, President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Real World Design Challenge-Project ​ ​ ​ ​ Mgr.Technical Lead Third Place Award, Drexel University Founder's Scholarship, Worcester Polytechnic ​ ​ Institute Global Scholarship, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Presidential Scholarship, Fairfield University School of Engineering & Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Excellence in Mathematics Award, Case Western Reserve University Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, Math National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society

Douglas Dominakus Keene State College Student with Promise Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Dean's Scholarship, University ​ ​ ​ ​ of Hartford Hawk Achievement Grant

Kieran Doolabh IHS Campus Ministry Outstanding Participation Award, CyberPatriot Recognition Certificate-Team 1, IHS ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Theater Production Award, Outstanding Senior Award, President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Stony ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Brook University Campus Grant, Vincent K. Chesto Scholarship, District 7980 Rotary Youth Leadership Award, ​ ​ ​ ​ Florida Institute of Technology Half Tuition Panther Fund Scholarship, Disney Dreamers Academy Award, Rochester Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship, Stevens Institute of Technology Edwin A. Stevens Scholarship, Stony Brook University Provostial Scholarship, University of Connecticut Leadership Scholarship, University of New Haven Honors Program Scholarship, University of New Haven Presidential Merit Scholarship, Western Connecticut State University Trustee Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member

John Doran Danbury Exchange Club Eagle Scout Scholarship, Elmira College Key Award, University of New Hampshire Director’s Scholarship, University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member, Math National Honor Society

Diego Echavarria Mount Saint Mary College Distinguished Scholarship, Iona College Merit Award, Sacred Heart University President's Excellence Award, Sacred Heart University Pioneer Band Grant, Marist College Presidential Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Trustee Award, Russell Sage College Trustee Excellence Award, Springfield College Trustee Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member ​

Ian Fitzgerald IHS Band Performance Excellence Award, Perfect Score of 800 on the SAT Math Exam Award, University of ​ ​ ​ Central Florida LEADS Scholars Academy Fellowship Scholarship, Clarkson University High School ​ Achievement Award, University of California Irvine Grant, Math National Honor Society

Elizabeth Flaherty Chorus Awards of Excellence, IHS Outstanding Participation in Theater Arts Award, CAS 25th Annual High ​ ​ ​ ​ School Arts Award, Fairfield University Magis Scholarship, Marist College Presidential Scholarship, Marist College Grant, Providence College - Albertus Magnus Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Performing Arts Participation Grant, Sacred Heart University President's Excellence Award, Salve Regina University Cliff Walk Award, Salve Regina University McAuley Scholarship, University of New Haven Presidential Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member, English National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society

Madison Flamme Eastern Connecticut State University Presidential Scholarship, Eastern Connecticut State University Award, English National Honor Society

Isabella Font Western New England University Dean's Scholarship, Western New England University Women in Business ​ Scholarship, Western New England University TA Grant, University of Lynchburg Presidential Scholarship, University of Lynchburg Grant, University of Lynchburg Work Study Award

Dylan Fortier Thomas College Honoris Scholarship, Thomas College Grant

Boneza Gaburungyi University of Hartford Hawk Achievement Grant

Brigid Gage La Salle University Founder’s Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Trustee Award, Sacred Heart University President’s Excellence Award, Salve Regina University Pioneer Scholarship, University of Scranton Dean’s Scholarship, University of Scranton Xavier Grant, Western Connecticut State University Trustee Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Catholic Academic Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Legacy Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship, Duquesne University Academic Scholarship, Duquesne University On-Campus Room Award, Fairfield University Bellarmine Scholarship, Fairfield University Tuition Grant, Siena College Presidential Scholarship, Siena College St. Francis Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member, Science National Honor Society

Ethan Garcia Southern Connecticut State University Grant, Quinnipiac University Dean’s Scholarship, Quinnipiac University ​ Grant Award, University of Bridgeport Presidential Scholarship, University of Bridgeport CT Residence Hall Grant, University of Hartford Founder’s Scholarship, University of Hartford Grant

Abigail Gleissner The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Scholarship, College of Charleston Grimke Scholarship, College Of Charleston Academic Scholarship, Roanoke College Faculty Award, University of Delaware Grant, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member

Douglas Goetz IHS Guitar Ensemble Excellence Award, Florida Institute of Technology Academic Scholarship, Florida Institute ​ ​ ​ of Technology Panther Fund Grant, New Jersey Institute of Technology Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Trustee Award

Christopher Graham IHS Outstanding Work and Creativity in Graphic Design Award, Lynn University Merit Scholarship, Sacred ​ Heart University Cronley Award

Gregory Gruerio IHS Student of the Month-Science Department, National Honor Society Officers Award-Vice President, Seton ​ ​ ​ ​ Hall University Catholic High School Achievement Award, Duquesne University Academic Scholarship, Hofstra ​ University Presidential Scholarship, Seton Hall University Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member, Science National Honor Society-President ​

Sean Guiry National Honor Society Officers Award-Treasurer, Outstanding Senior Award, Walter J. Szewczuk Memorial ​ ​ ​ ​ Scholarship, College of the Holy Cross Magis Scholarship, Northeastern University Dean's Scholarship, ​ ​ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal Award, University of Connecticut Academic Excellence Scholarship, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dean's Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member, Science National Honor Society

Catherine Hanley Ave Maria University Academic Scholarship, Ave Maria University Early Deposit Grant, Ave Maria University Guadalupe Scholarship, Ave Maria University Leadership Scholarship

Alison Harco Roger Williams University Hawks Award, Roger Williams University Presidential Scholarship, Central Connecticut State University Dean’s Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Performing Arts Participating Grant, Sacred Heart University President's Excellence Award, University of Rhode Island Fund Grant, English ​ National Honor Society

Olivia Heineken Remarkable Futures Scholarship-Scholarship America, Sacred Heart University Merit Scholarship, Sacred ​ ​ ​ Heart University CT Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Grant, Sacred Heart University Curtis Commuter Program, ​ Sacred Heart University Performing Arts Participation Grant, Sacred Heart University Book Award, Sacred Heart University Trustee Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member

Shuning (Sandy) Hong IHS Instrumental Musicianship Excellence Award, Math National Honor Society ​

Olivia Hynes IHS Debate Team Excellence Award, IHS Guitar Ensemble Excellence Award, IHS Outstanding Participation in ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Theater Arts Award, Binghamton University President's Scholarship, Colby College Presidential Scholar, ​ ​ Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award, IHS Choral Excellence Award, IHS Student of the Month for Social Studies, Kenyon College President's Scholarship, Smith College Book Award, SUNY Binghamton University Scholar, Tri-M Music Honor Society, University of Connecticut Academic Excellence Scholarship, University of Connecticut Honors Scholar, University of Oregon Excellence Scholarship, University of Oregon Robert D. Clark Honors Scholar, Science National Honor Society, English National Honor Society,

Rachel Iannarelli St. Edward the Confessor Knights of Columbus Council Scholarship, Woman's Club of Danbury/New Fairfield ​ ​ Scholarship, Fordham University Grant, University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leader Award, ​ ​ Hofstra University Provost Scholarship, Syracuse University Honors College Award, University of Rochester National Grant, Syracuse University Grant, University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor's Award, University of Massachusetts Amherst Grant, University of Connecticut Grant, University of Delaware Grant, University of Delaware Presidential Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, English National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society

Patrick Iannetta High Point University Presidential Scholarship, High Point University Fellowship Scholarship, Iona College President's Scholarship, Iona College Catholic Heritage Scholarship, Iona College On Campus Housing Scholarship, Saint Mary’s College of California Presidential Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Trustee Award, Siena College Presidential Scholarship, Siena College St. Francis Scholarship, Albertus Magnus College Presidential Merit Scholarship, Albertus Magnus College St. Catherine of Sienna Scholarship, Albertus Magnus College Residential Scholarship, University of South Carolina Capstone Scholar Award, St. Joseph’s University Presidential Scholarship, St. Joseph’s University Legacy Award, Fordham University Jogues Scholarship, Fordham University Tuition Award, IHS National Honor Society Member ​

Peter Johnston Fairfield University Loyola Scholarship, Connecticut College Thames Scholarship, Dickinson College John Dickinson Scholarship, University of Rhode Island Presidential Scholarship, University of Scranton Loyola Scholarship, University of Scranton Mechanical Engineering Scholarship

David Kallberg Ann Hayes Leheny "Faith in Action" Award, Real World Design Challenge Theory of Operation and Design ​ ​ Director Award, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Scholarship, Manhattan College Dean's Award, Manhattan ​ ​ ​ ​ College Grant, Pennsylvania State University Grant, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Grant

Olivia Kent Norman G. Kaback Memorial Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Scholarship, Coastal Carolina ​ ​ University Scholar Award, High Point University Grant, High Point University Scholarship, Roger Williams University Dean’s Scholarship, Roger Williams University Grant, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member

Hunter Kirkman Campus Ministry Officer Award-President, Gregory K. LiVolsi Memorial Scholarship, IHS Student Citizenship ​ ​ ​ ​ Award, IHS Student of the Year Award, National Merit Scholarship Program Certificate of Merit Finalist, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding Senior Award, Perfect Score of 800 on the SAT Math Exam Award, President's Volunteer Service ​ ​ ​ ​ Silver Award, Walter J. Szewczuk Memorial Scholarship, University of Connecticut Academic Excellence ​ ​ ​ ​ Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship, Stevens Institute of Technology Edwin A. Stevens Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Legacy Grant, Northeastern University Honors Scholarship, Northeastern University Grant, University of Connecticut Presidential Scholars Award, Stevens Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship, University of Maryland President’s Scholarship, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Provost Achievement Scholarship, University of Notre Dame Provost’s Scholarship, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Grant, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Leadership Award, Rochester Institute of Technology RIT Grant, Rochester Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship, Stevens Institute of Technology Grant, The Catholic University of America Honors Scholarship, University of Notre Dame Scholarship, Villanova University Grant, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Presidential Scholarship, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Grant, Asbury University National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, Math National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society

Nicolas Lepore Albertus Magnus College Merit Scholarship, Fairfield University Merit Scholarship, Hofstra University Merit Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Merit Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Merit Scholarship, Siena College Merit Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member

Elisa Lifrieri IHS Student Citizenship Award, IHS Student of the Month-Religion Department, President's Volunteer Service ​ ​ ​ ​ Bronze Award, Fairfield University Loyola Scholarship, Marist College Scholarship, Sacred Heart University ​ President’s Excellence Award, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, English National Honor ​ Society

Yu (Mark) Liu IHS Instrumental Musicianship Excellence Award, Math National Honor Society ​

Michael Malgieri Iona College On Campus Housing Award, CHET Advance Scholarship, Fairfield University Bellarmine ​ ​ Scholarship, Fordham University Jogues Scholarship, Fordham University Merit Award, Iona College Catholic Heritage Award, Iona College Honors Scholarship, Iona College President's Scholarship, Siena College Presidential Scholarship, Siena College St. Francis Scholarship, St. John’s University Merit Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member

Gia Massoni Dr. and Mrs. Henry Blansfield Scholarship, President's Volunteer Service Silver Award, St. Edward the ​ ​ ​ ​ Confessor Knights of Columbus Council Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Scholarship, The ​ ​ Catholic University Parish Scholarship, CHET Advance 9 Award, DeSales University Catholic School Grant, DeSales University Leadership Scholarship, DeSales University Trustee Scholarship, Fairfield University Loyola Scholarship, Saint Anselm College Abbot Dolan OSB Catholic High School Grant, Saint Anselm College Presidential Scholarship, Saint Joseph's College of Maine Housing Grant, Saint Joseph's College of Maine McAuley Scholarship, Saint Joseph's College of Maine Visit Scholarship, Salve Regina Honors Program, Salve Regina University Cliff Walk Award, Salve Regina University Pioneer Scholarship, University of New England Presidential Scholarship, University of Rhode Island Presidential Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, Tri-M Music Honor Society

Ryan McNerney IHS Student Council Officers Award-Event Planner, National Honor Society Officers Award-President, Big Y ​ ​ ​ ​ Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Drs. Virginia and Harold Perkinson Memorial Scholarship, John G. Fleming Memorial Scholarship, Middlebury College Grant, Scott Lawrence Pond Memorial Scholarship, Wings Over America Scholarship, Woodbury Scholarship Fund Dollars for Scholars Scholarship, IHS Key Club, English National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society

Arthur Michaelsen III Outstanding Participation in Theater Arts Award, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Presidential Scholarship, ​ ​ ​ Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scholarship, University of Kansas Crimson Scholarship, Virginia Polytechnic ​ ​ ​ ​ Institute and State University Merit Scholarship

Abigail Mill Heisman High School Scholarship, Manhattanville College Merit Scholarship, Marist College Merit Scholarship, ​ ​ Quinnipiac University Dean's Scholarship, Western Connecticut State University Merit Scholarship, Western New England University Merit Scholarship

Sophia Mingachos IHS Student Council Officers Award-Executive Member, Norman G. Kaback Memorial Scholarship, ​ ​ ​ Outstanding Participation on the IHS Yearbook Award, Outstanding Senior Award, President's Volunteer ​ ​ ​ ​ Service Bronze Award, University of Hartford Founders Scholarship, University of Hartford Grant, Southern ​ Connecticut State University Freshman CT Grant, Southern Connecticut State University Roberta B. Willis Scholarship, University of Connecticut Grant, Pace University Trustee Scholarship, Pace University Resident Scholarship, IHS Key Club ​

Drew Mitchell Emerson College Trustee Scholarship, IHS Perfect Attendance Award, IHS Student Citizenship Award, IHS ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Student Council Officers Award-President, Outstanding Participation in Theater Arts Award, St. Thomas ​ ​ ​ Aquinas Award, Outstanding Senior Award, President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Danbury Exchange ​ ​ ​ ​ Club - Youth of the Month Award, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, Math National Honor ​ Society

James Mok CyberPatriot Recognition Certificate-Team 1, IHS Perfect Attendance Award, Clarkson University High School ​ ​ ​ ​ Leadership Award, CT Roberta B Willis Scholarship Grant, NYU Shanghai Scholarship UG, University of New Haven Presidential Scholarship, University of New Haven Grant-In-Aid, University of New Haven Honors Program Scholarship, Wentworth Institute of Technology Early Action Scholarship, Wentworth Institute of Technology Merit Undergraduate Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member

Sandra Morquecho University of Scranton Arrupe Scholarship, University of Scranton Claver Award, Quinnipiac University Dean’s Scholarship, University of Scranton Grant, University of Quinnipiac Grant, University of Scranton Xavier Grant, Sacred Heart University Scholarship, Siena College Scholarship

Emma Mortara Ann Hayes Leheny "Faith in Action" Award, IHS Campus Ministry Outstanding Participation Award, Elmira ​ ​ ​ ​ College Key Award, Providence College Grant, Sacred Heart University President's Excellence Award, Sacred ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Heart University Thomas Moore Honors College Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Scholarship, ​ ​ ​ IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member

Liam Murphy Catholic War Veterans Scholarship, Joseph Gintoli Student Scholarship ​

James Nogueira IHS Debate Team Excellence Award, Gettysburg College Presidential Scholarship, Miami University RedHawk ​ ​ ​ Excellence Scholarship, Southern Methodist University SMU Discovery Scholarship, Southern Methodist University SMU Second Century Scholar, Texas Christian University Faculty Scholarship, University of Colorado- Boulder Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship

LouAnna O'Connell Pace University Legacy Scholarship, Pace University Merit Scholarship, Pace University Incentive Award, ​ ​ ​ Western Connecticut State University Merit Scholarship

James O'Keefe Fordham University Jogues Scholarship, Montana State University Achievement Scholarship, University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship, Manhattan College Presidential Scholarship, University College Dublin Global Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member ​

Mackenzie O'Rourke IHS Student Citizenship Award, Jeanne Smith Memorial Scholarship, Outstanding Senior Award, President's ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Western Connecticut State University Presidential Merit Scholarship, Big Y ​ ​ ​ ​ Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Marist College Grant in Aid, Marist College Presidential Scholarship, P.E.O. Jeanne Smith Foundation Award, Salve Regina University McAuley Scholarship, Salve Regina University Grant, The Catholic University of America Grant, The Catholic University of America Parish Scholarship, The Catholic University of America Scholarship, The George Washington University GW Leadership Award, The George Washington University Alumni Award, University of Connecticut Grant, Western Connecticut State University Presidential Merit Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, English National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society

Lauren Oskam IHS Campus Ministry Outstanding Participation Award, IHS Student Citizenship Award, IHS Student Council ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Officers Award-Vice President, Outstanding Senior Award, University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ High Point University Presidential Fellowship Scholarship, Miami University RedHawk Excellence Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Trustee Award, Sacred Heart University Thomas Moore Honors Scholarship, Sacred Heart University President's Excellence Award, St. Lawrence University Legacy Grant, St. Lawrence University Scholarship, Syracuse University Chancellor's Scholarship, University of Delaware Presidential Scholarship, University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, Science National Honor Society

Erica Penny Campus Ministry Officer Award-Board Member, Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admiral’s Scholarship, ​ Tri-M Music Honor Society

Lucas Pereira Quinnipiac University Merit Scholarship, Catholic High School Scholarship, Hofstra University Dean's ​ ​ Scholarship, Iona College Catholic Heritage Award, Iona College Gael Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Pioneer Award, Sacred Heart University Trustee Scholarship, St. John's University Scholastic Excellence Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member

Lauren Petta Patricia A. LiVolsi Memorial Scholarship, University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, ​ ​ ​ Clemson University Scholarship, Clemson University Out of State Tuition Scholarship, Connecticut College Dean's Scholarship, Fordham University Loyola Scholarship, Fordham University Tuition Award, The University of Scranton Dean's Scholarship, University of Connecticut Academic Excellence Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, Science National Honor Society-Vice President ​

Michael Pinero Quinnipiac University Merit Scholarship

Valerie Quish Michelle Kayal Humanitarian Award, President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Sacred Heart University ​ ​ ​ Book Award, Sacred Heart University Trustee Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Work Study Award

Angelina Radeschi IHS Theater Production Award, Pennsylvania State University Grant, Quinnipiac University Academic ​ ​ ​ Scholarship

Hans Reelick Campus Ministry Officer Award-Board Member, IHS Student Citizenship Award, IHS Student Council Officers ​ ​ ​ ​ Award-Treasurer, IHS Theater Production Award, Outstanding Senior Award, St. Lawrence University ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Scholarship, SUNY Cobleskill Destination Scholarship, Dickinson College Benjamin Rush Scholarship, ​ ​ ​ ​ Delaware Valley University Faculty Scholarship, University of Rhode Island Scholarship, University of Rhode Island Think Big RI Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member

Ross Relator Fayette L. Overholt-Charitable Foundation Trust Scholarship, IHS Perfect Attendance Award, IHS Theater ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Production Award, Outstanding Senior Award, President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Real World Design ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Challenge Lead Design Engineer Award, Walter J. Szewczuk Memorial Scholarship, Woman's Club of ​ ​ ​ ​ Danbury/New Fairfield Scholarship, Case Western Reserve University Scholarship Recipient, Fordham ​ ​ ​ ​ University Jogues Scholarship & Grant, Quinnipiac University Trustee Award, Rochester Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship, University of Connecticut Leadership Scholarship, Wentworth University Merit Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, Science National Honor Society

Joseph Rios Central Connecticut State University Academic Scholarship, Central Connecticut State University Athletic Scholarship, CHET Advance Scholarship

Andrew Riotto CyberPatriot Recognition Certificate-Team 2, IHS Student of the Month-Language Arts Department, Fairfield ​ ​ ​ ​ University Loyola Scholar Award, Iona College Merit Award, Marist College Scholarship, The State University of New York at New Paltz Presidential Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Trustee Award, Sacred Heart University President's Excellence Award

Joseph Robinson Brighton Academy Merit and Academic Scholarship, Manhattanville College Provost Scholarship, Merrimack ​ ​ ​ ​ College Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Academic Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Conley Award, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Saint Michael's College Heritage Award, University of Hartford Hawk Achievement Grant, University of Maine ​ ​ ​ ​ Leadership Award, University of Miami Scholarship, Xavier University Leadership Award ​ ​ ​ ​

Sean Rogers IHS Campus Ministry Outstanding Participation Award, IHS Guitar Ensemble Excellence Award, Iona College ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Merit Scholarship, Manhattanville College Provost Scholarship, Merrimack College Academic Scholarship, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Norwich University Dean's Scholarship, Roger Williams University Merit Scholarship, Springfield College ​ ​ ​ ​ Academic Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Academic Scholarship ​

Gabrielle Rynne Quinnipiac University Dean’s Scholarship, Florida Atlantic University Grant, Indiana University Grant, Miami ​ University-Oxford RedHawk Excellence Scholarship

Finnian Sawitsky Bentley University Merit Scholarship, Bryant University Merit Scholarship, High Point University Merit Scholarship, Hobart William Smith Colleges Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Merit Scholarship, Skidmore College Tuition Exchange Award, Thomas College Merit Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member ​

Analiese Seaman Sacred Heart University Band Grant, Sacred Heart University Presidential Excellence Scholarship, University of Scranton Xavier Grant, University of Scranton Loyola Scholarship, Ithaca College Scholarship, Hawaii Pacific University Scholarship, Hawaii Pacific University Provost Scholarship, University of Hawaii Manoa Scholarship

Stephen Sedensky IV Providence College Grant

Madeline Suarez Bethel Knights of Columbus Nino Vaghi Sportsmanship Award, Bethel Women's Club Scholarship GFWC ​ ​ Scholarship, National Honor Society Officers Award-Secretary, Outstanding Senior Award, President's ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Volunteer Service Bronze Award, Fairfield University Endowed Scholarship, Fairfield University The Magis ​ ​ Scholarship, Fordham University Jogues Scholarship, Fordham University Grant, College of the Holy Cross More Than One Grant, Marist College Presidential Scholarship, Providence College Rev. Vincent C. Dore, O.P. Scholarship, Sacred Heart University President's Excellence Award, St. Michael's College Book Award Scholarship, University of Scranton Dean's Scholarship, Villanova University Award, Xavier University Presidential Scholarship, IHS Key Club, IHS National Honor Society Member, English National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society

James Sullivan St. Bonaventure University Grant, St. Bonaventure University Men’s Cross Country Grant, St. Bonaventure University Achievement Grant

Xiaofei (Sophia) Tan IHS Instrumental Musicianship Excellence Award, Math National Honor Society ​

Brendan Taylor Dickinson College 1783 Scholarship, Fairfield University Magis Scholarship, Gettysburg College Presidential Scholarship, Marist College Presidential Scholarship, Muhlenberg College Presidential Scholarship, Siena College Presidential Scholarship, Union College Presidential Scholarship, University of Scranton Loyola Scholarship, University of Vermont Presidential Scholarship, IHS National Honor Society Member

Nicholas Taylor Danbury Athletic Youth Organization Scholarship, Lynn University Academic Scholarship

Camille Vail Danbury Cultural Commission's Short Story Writing Contest "Despair" Award, Kerri Holbrook Memorial ​ ​ Scholarship, Outstanding Participation in Theater Arts Award, President's Volunteer Service Bronze Award, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Catholic High School Grant, Fairfield University Tuition Grant, Fairfield University Bellarmine Scholarship, Fordham University Grant, High Point University Presidential Scholarship, Ithaca College Grant, Ithaca College Scholarship, Ithaca Federal Work Study, Mount Saint Mary College Presidential Scholarship, Mount Saint Mary College Resident Grant, Pace University Honors Opportunity Scholarship, Pace University Honors Scholarship, Pace University Pforzheimer Freshman Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Kurtis Commuter Program Grant, Sacred Heart University Performing Arts Participation Grant, Sacred Heart University Pioneer Service Grant, Sacred Heart University President’s Excellence Award Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Theater Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Thomas Moore Honors Scholarship, Stonehill College Grant, Stonehill College Shields Merit Scholarship, Stonehill College Work Study Award, University of Bridgeport CT Res. Hall Grant, University of Bridgeport Guarantee Residents Grant, University of Bridgeport Trustee Scholarship, Western Connecticut State University Trustee Scholarship, English National Honor Society

Elizabeth Varda Benjamin Bisbano Memorial Scholarship, Holy Spirit Scholarship for Outstanding Educational Improvement, HS ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Art Award, IHS Theater Production Award, Outstanding Participation on the IHS Yearbook ​ ​ ​ ​ Award, The New School/Parsons School of Design Parsons BFS Scholarship, Broadwayworldct.com Awards ​ ​ ​ ​ for Best Costume in a Non-Equity Productions, Stephen Sondheim Award for Best Costumes, Marist College ​ ​ Renewable Grant, Halo Award for Best Costume Design, CAS 25th Annual High School Arts Award ​

Al Vargas Jr. Eastern Connecticut State University CT Roberta B. Willis Scholarship, Eastern Connecticut State University ​ ​ Warrior Scholarship, Quinnipiac University Academic Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Scholarship, St. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Bonaventure University Achievement Grant, University of Connecticut Grant, University of Hartford Grant, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ University of Hartford Hawk Achievement Grant, University of Hartford University Grant ​ ​

Maya Velez College of Saint Rose Award, College of Saint Rose Housing Scholarship, President's Volunteer Service ​ ​ ​ ​ Bronze Award, Sacred Heart University College Scholarship, Sacred Heart University Grant-In Aid, University ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of Rhode Island Founders Grant, University of Scranton Arrupe Scholarship, University of Scranton Claver ​ ​ ​ ​ Award, University of Scranton Xavier Grant ​ ​

Alexa Villega Pace University Scholarship Trustee Recognition Award, Montclair State University Conservatory of Dance- ​ ​ National Student Scholarship Award-In state tuition, Oklahoma City University-Ann Lacy School of American Dance & Entertainment Dance Talent Scholarship, Pace University Resident Scholars Tuition Award, Point Park University Conservatory Of Performing Arts Artistic Achievement Award, University of The Arts Trustees Award for Excellence in the Arts, IHS National Honor Society Member

Evan Walker Diocese of Bridgeport Education Association's Terry Filo-John J. Tyminski Memorial Scholarship ​

Xiaoyu (Selina) Wang IHS Excellence in Art Award, Rutgers University International Chancellor's Merit Scholarship, Math National ​ ​ ​ Honor Society, Science National Honor Society

Xinyi (Winnie) Wang School Of Visual Arts Annual Merit Award, Maryland Institute of Art Creative Vision Award, Virginia Commonwealth University of Art Renewable Merit Scholarship, Otis College of Art and Design Renewable Otis Presidential Scholarship

Yaozheng (Vito) Wang Michigan State University Presidential Study Abroad Scholarship ​

Melissa Weiner University of Massachusetts-Amherst Chancellor’s Award, Colorado State University-Fort Collins Honors ​ ​ ​ Scholarship, Colorado State University-Fort Collins Presidential Scholarship ​ ​

Alexander Werdann Loyola University-Maryland CPaMS (Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics/Statistics) Scholarship, Loyola University-Maryland Dean’s Scholarship, Union College Making U Possible Grant, IHS National Honor Society Member

Gavin Zaletsky Eastern Connecticut State University 1889 Scholars Award, Sacred Heart University Merit Award, Quinnipiac University Dean’s Scholarship, Marist College Scholarship, Pace University Trustee Recognition Award

Xuanbing (Krystal) School of the Art Institute of Chicago Scholarship, University of Connecticut Grant, IHS National Honor Society ​ Zhang Member, English National Honor Society, Math National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society

Top Ten Graduates

Francesca Coppola Gregory Gruerio Ryan McNerney

Molly Coyle Sean Guiry Mackenzie O’Rourke

Keelan Doherty Olivia Hynes Ross Relator

Hunter Kirkman

Outstanding Senior Awards

Victoria Bono Sean Guiry Lauren Oskam Francesca Coppola Hunter Kirkman Hans Reelick Keelan Doherty Drew Mitchell Ross Relator Kieran Doolabh Sophia Mingachos Madeline Suarez Mackenzie O’Rourke

Immaculate High School Class of 2020 ______

***†Hunter Christopher Kirkman ***†Sean Matthew Guiry ​ ​ ​ ​ Valedictorian Salutatorian

*Sarah Catarina Vaz Almeida Ethan Alexander Garcia **†James Christopher O'Keefe ​ ​ *† Nathalie Andrade **†Abigail Rose Gleissner ***†Mackenzie Jordan O'Rourke ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ **† Kate Reilly Banks **Douglas K. Goetz ***†Lauren Hilary Oskam ​ ​ ​ ​ Christopher Chadwick Beal Christopher Michael Graham *Erica Rene Penny *Amanda Jean Bittner ***†Gregory Anthony Gruerio †Lucas Edward Pereira ​ ​ ​ ***† Victoria Ann Bono *Catherine Theresa Hanley ***†Lauren Ashley Petta ​ ​ ​ ​ *Caroline C. Brown Bolong Hao ***Michael Alexander Pinero *Helen Bruce **Alison Ann Harco Joseph Fares Putnam **† Alissa Ann Brugnatelli *†Olivia Mali Heineken Valerie Jean Quish ​ ​ ​ ​ Alexander James Butera **Shuning Hong Angelina Mariana Radeschi Joseph Domenic Camillo ***Olivia Tommi Hynes *†Hans Peter Reelick ​ ​ *Samantha Ann Cavalea **†Rachel Anne Iannarelli ***†Ross Anthony Relator ​ ​ ​ ​ **Gillian Grace Chapleau **†Patrick Joseph Iannetta *Joseph Martin Rios ​ ​ **Zhenyu Chen **Peter E. Johnston **Andrew Riotto Kelly Elizabeth Chieffalo *David Andrew Kallberg Joseph M. Robinson *Christopher William Cianflone *†Olivia Colette Kent Sean Rogers ​ ​ Eduarda Ferreira Colares **†Nicolas Domenico Lepore **Gabrielle Barone Rynne ​ ​ ***† Francesca Ilona Coppola Zewei Li **†Finnian Kevin Sawitsky ​ ​ ​ ​ ***† Molly Elisabeth Coyle Shaojie Li **Analiese Marie Seaman ​ ​ Benedict Martin Crowley Zonghan Li *Stephen James Sedensky IV *Kevin Eugene Curry **†Elisa Marie Lifrieri ***†Madeline Suarez ​ ​ ​ ​ **† Michelle Lee DeMotte Jiayi Liu James Reynolds Sullivan ​ ​ Liam Declan Devine *Yu Liu **Xiaofei Tan **† Tristan LeRoux DiNatale **†Michael Arthur Malgieri ***†Brendan S. Taylor ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ *Andrew James Doering *†Gia Angelina Massoni Nicholas M. Taylor ​ ​ ***† Keelan Andrew Doherty ***†Ryan Christopher McNerney **Camille Rebecca Maryja Vail ​ ​ ​ ​ Douglas Matthew Dominakus *Arthur Michaelsen III *Elizabeth Mary Caroline Varda ***†Kieran Jonathan Doolabh *Abigail T. Mill Al Vargas Jr. ​ ​ **†John Robert Doran *Sophia Maria Mingachos Maya Elena Velez ​ ​ **†Diego Echavarria ***†Drew Joseph Mitchell *†Alexa Villega ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ***Ian Michael Fitzgerald ***†James Mok Evan Louis Walker ​ ​ ***†Elizabeth Rose Flaherty Ryan David Moody ***Xiaoyu Wang ​ ​ *Madison Eliette Flamme *Sandra M. Morquecho Xinyi Wang Isabella Marie Font ***†Emma Leigh Mortara Yaozheng Wang ​ ​ Dylan Robert Fortier Liam Daniel Murphy **Melissa Kate Weiner ​ Boneza R.Gaburungyi **James L. Nogueira *†Alexander Werdann ​ ​ ***†Brigid Alaura Gage LouAnna T. O'Connell Gavin Robert Zaletsky ​ ​ **†Xuanbing Zhang ​ ​

*** Distinguished Honors ** High Honors * Honors † National Honor Society